AU2012202034A1

AU2012202034A1 - A Cabinet

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Publication number: AU2012202034A1
Application number: AU2012202034A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Samuel Sealey
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-04-08
Filing date: 2012-04-10
Publication date: 2012-10-25
Anticipated expiration: 2032-04-10
Also published as: AU2012202034B2

Abstract

Abstract A cabinet 100 for insertion into a cavity formed within an interior wall of a building is discussed. The cabinet 100 includes the carcass 101 which can be divided into a number of compartments 1021, 1022. The carcass 101 includes a lip 104 which extends about the periphery of the front face and beyond the sides 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014 of the cabinet carcass. The lateral sides 1011, 1013 of the carcass in this particular example are angled inwardly from the front face to the rear if the carcass. Each of the lateral sides 1011, 1013 carries one or more mounting structures 1051, 1052, 1053 and 1054. The mounting structures in this instance are designed to accept mounting clips 1061, 1062 which grip the wall to prevent removal of the carcass from the cavity. Fig 1 FigI

Description

1 TITLE A Cabinet BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 5 Field of the Invention The present invention relates in general to a cabinet. In particular although not exclusively the present invention relates to a flush mounting cabinet. 10 Discussion of the Background Art Most conventional cabinets usually consist of one or compartments which may be open, as in open shelving, they may be enclosed by one or more doors, or they may contain one or more drawers. 15 Typically cabinets are classified in two broad classes free standing and built in. In either case such cabinets need to be fixed to a support structure. Normally this requires the cabinet to be screwed back to the frame of interior wall or the structure of the interior wall to be modified to incorporate the 20 cabinetry (i.e. in the case of built in units). While the fixing or construction of cabinetry in this manner does not often cause difficulty there are instance where it is not always feasible to install standard cabinetry. For example in most modern apartment and high-rise 25 complexes the size of bathrooms and laundry areas is restricted and does not often allow sufficient space within which to install cabinets for storage of various items etc. In such instances the bulky nature of free standing cabinets makes them less than ideal for use in such limited space application, moreover the bulky nature of such cabinets can often detract from the overall 30 aesthetics of the room. Additionally it is often not practical or feasible to install built-in cabinetry post construction of such complexes.

2 Accordingly it would be advantageous to provide a device which allows for additional storage in limited space applications and which is generally aesthetically appealing. 5 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Disclosure of the Invention Accordingly in one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a cabinet, the cabinet including: 10 a body adapted for insertion into a cavity disposed within an interior wall; a plurality of mounting assemblies disposed about the body; and whereon insertion of the body into the cavity the mounting assemblies engage a portion of the wall to retain the body within the cavity. 15 The body of the cabinet may be divided into a number of compartments. Suitably the cabinet of at least one of the compartments maybe provided with a closure such as a door or pair of doors. The doors may be hinge mounted. 20 The mounting assemblies may be a two part construction. The mounting assemblies may be in the form of a clip which engages a mounting structure disposed on the body. The clip preferably includes a pair of arms for complementary engagement with channels members of the mounting structure. The clip may also include a tongue extending upwardly from the 25 body for engagement with a portion of the wall to retain the body within the cavity. The mounting structure may also include a plurality of projections disposed at predetermined distances from the body's front face for engagement with the clip. 30 The body may be provide with a which extends about the periphery of the front face of the body. The lip may include one or more apertures for the insertion of additional fasteners to secure the body within the wall. The fastener may include a sleeve for insertion to the wall and an insert for 3 insertion into the sleeve whereby insertion of the insert into the sleeve causes expansion of the sleeve within or behind the wall. Preferably the clip is constructed from a flexibly resilient material. The flexibly 5 resilient material may be any suitable polymer, metal such as spring steel or the like. In another aspect of the present invention there is provided a cabinet, the cabinet including: 10 a body adapted for insertion into a cavity disposed within an interior wall; an insert for insertion into the body; a plurality of interlocking members for securing the plurality of modules to the body each interlocking member including a sleeve and an insert and 15 whereon insertion of the insert into the sleeve causes expansion of the sleeve to thereby secure the insert to the body. BRIEF DETAILS OF THE DRAWINGS 20 In order that this invention may be more readily understood and put into practical effect, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention, and wherein: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the of a cabinet carcass according to 25 one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a top front perspective view of the cabinet incorporating the carcass of Fig 1; FIG. 3 is a side view of the cabinet of Fig 2; FIG. 4 is a detailed view of a cabinet mounting assembly according to 30 one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a detailed view of a cabinet mounting assembly of Fig 4; and FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram depicting the cabinet mounted in situ. FIG. 7 is a top front perspective view of a cabinet according to one embodiment of the present invention; 4 FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of the of a cabinet according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 9 is a top rear perspective view of the cabinet incorporating the carcass of Fig 8; 5 FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a cabinet according to one embodiment of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION 10 With reference to Fig 1 there is illustrated one possible configuration for a cabinet carcass 101 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The carcass 101 in this case is designed for insertion into a cavity formed within an interior wall of a building. As shown the carcass 101 is divided into 15 two compartments 1021, 1022 by shelf 103. The carcass 101 further includes a lip 104 which extends about the periphery of the front face of the cabinet carcass 101. In this particular the lip 104 extends beyond the sides 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014 of the carcass 101, during installation the lip 104 acts as a stop preventing further insertion of the carcass 101 into the cavity. 20 The lateral sides 1011, 1013 of the carcass in this particular example are angled inwardly from the front face to the rear if the carcass. Angling the lateral sides in this manner assists with the insertion of the carcass 101 into the cavity during installation of the cabinet. Each of the lateral sides 1011, 25 1013 carries a pair of mounting structures 1051, 1052, 1053 and 1054 (only mounting structures 1051, 1052 are shown in this case). The mounting structures in this instance are designed to accept mounting clips 1061, 1062. 1063 and 1064 which are discussed in greater detail below. 30 Fig 2 depicts the cabinet 100 in full assembly. As shown the lower compartment 1022 of the carcass is enclosed via a pair of doors 1071, 1072 which are hinged mounted on lip 104. In this case the doors are shown to be of differing sizes however it will be appreciated by those of skill in the art that or the doors 1071, 1072 could be the same or similar sizes or that a single door 5 could be utilised to effect closure of the compartment 1022. The upper compartment 1021 in this case is left open, to receive various items. In this instance the upper compartment 1021 has been provided with a toilet roll holder 108. The roll holder in this example is secured in position by magnetic 5 attachment with the magnet being housed in a receptacle 116 disposed on the longitudinal walls 1012, 1014 of the carcass. Also depicted in Fig 2 are clips 1061, 1062 positioned within the mounting structures 1051, 1052. The clips 1061, 1062 in this instance include a head 10 109 and tongue members 110 which extend upwardly form the head 109. The clips 1061, 1062 also include arms 1121,1122 (not shown)which are retained within channel members 1131, 1132 of the mounting structures 1051, 1052. The tongues 110 in this instance are formed from a flexibly resilient material allowing them to be deformed during insertion of the carcass into the 15 cavity. Once the cabinet is in position the tongues 110 are free to spring back to their normal position thereby preventing removal of the carcass from the cavity. A side view of the cabinet in full assembly is shown in Fig 3. As previously 20 noted above door 1072 is mounted to the lip 104 via a hinge attachment. In this case the door is hung from the lip via a pair of hinges 1151, 1152. While the door 1072 in this case is hung utilising a pair of hinges 1151, 1152 it will of course be appreciated by those of skill in the art that other hanging arrangements are possible for instance the door could be hung using a single 25 hinge such as piano hinge or could be mounted in some other way such as a slide arrangement, concertina arrangement etc. As can be seen in this example the clips 1061, 1063 are positioned on the lateral walls 1011, 1013 with the tongues 110 extending upward therefrom. 30 The tongues 110 extend upwardly and toward the lip 104 and terminate a predetermined distance behind the rear face of the lip 104. As can be seen in this instance the tongues 110 can be positioned at discrete distances from lip 104 (as shown by the multiple images of the tongues 110). At the first position the end of the tongue is approximately 20mm from the lip 104. The 6 tongue 110 may then be moved forward through a number of discrete positions allowing the distance between the end of the tongue 110 and lip 104 to be varied between 20mm to 6mm to accommodate varying wall thickness. 5 During insertion of the carcass into the cavity tongues 110 are forced against the edge of the cavity causing them to be forced downwardly toward the lateral walls 1011, 1013 of the carcass 101. Once the tongues 110 are past the cavity entrance the pressure on them is released allowing them spring back toward their original position and thereby retaining the carcass within the 10 cavity. Fig 4 is a detailed view of the mounting structure 1052 for clip 1062 provided on the lateral wall 1011 of the carcass 101. While the following discussion focuses on mounting structure 1052 it will of course be appreciated by those of 15 skill in the art that the remaining mounting structures 1051, 1053, 1054 are of a similar construction. As shown the mounting structure 1052 includes a pair channel members 1131, 1132 arranged in parallel and which abut the inner edge of lip 104. The channel members 1131, 1132 in this instance extend approximately half the length of the lateral side 1011. 20 The mounting structure 1052 also includes a series of projections 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144 and 1145 arranged along either side of a slot 117 positioned centrally between the channel members. The slot 117 in this instance is designed to accept the end of a screw driver or the like to engage the clip 25 1062. Engagement of a screw driver in this manner enables the clip to be moved between projections 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144 and 1145 allowing the clip to be positioned at varying distances from the rear face of the lip 104 to allow for varying wall thicknesses. 30 Fig 5 depicts the installation of the clip 1062 to the mounting structure 1052. In this example the clip 1062 includes a single tongue 110 extending upward from head 109. Arms 1121, 1122 are positioned within channel members 1131, 1132. The clip is then slid forward until the end of the tongue 110 is at the desired distance from the inner edge of the lip 104. The clip being retained at 7 this position by the interaction of the rear edge of the head 109 with the relevant set of projections 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144 and 1145. Engagement of the clip 1062 with the projections 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144 and 1145 also prevents unintentional removal of the clip 1062 once installed. 5 One example of the installation of the carcass 101 within a cavity disposed in an interior wall 600 is shown in Fig 6. In this case the carcass has been pushed through the opening 601 into the wall cavity. As the carcass is pushed into the opening 601 the tongues 110 of clips 1061 and 1062 are 10 brought into contact with the upper edge of the opening causing them to be forced downwardly to ward the lateral wall 1011 of the carcass 101. Once the tongues 110 are past the cavity entrance the pressure on them is released allowing them spring back toward their original position and thereby 15 retaining the carcass within the cavity by gripping a portion of the wall adjacent the opening. As can be seen in Fig 6 the clips 1061, 1062 in this instance removal of the clips 1061, 1062 from the mounting structure is prevented in this instance via the engagement of the head 109 with the first pair of projections 1141. 20 With reference to Fig 7, there is illustrated one possible configuration 100 for a cabinet according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown the cabinet 100 includes carcass 101 which is divided into two compartments 1021, 1022 by shelf 103. The carcass 101 further includes a lip 104 which 25 extends about the periphery of the front face of the cabinet carcass 101. In this particular the lip 104 extends beyond the sides 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014 of the carcass 101, during installation the lip 104 acts as a stop preventing further insertion of the carcass 101 into the cavity. 30 The lateral sides 1011, 1013 of the carcass in this particular example are angled inwardly from the front face to the rear if the carcass. Angling the lateral sides in this manner assists with the insertion of the carcass 101 into the cavity during installation of the cabinet. Each of the lateral sides 1011, 1013 carries a mounting structure 1051, 1052 (not shown). The mounting 8 structures in this instance are designed to accept mounting clips 1061, 1062 (not shown). The mounting clips 1061, 1062 are of the same construction to that discussed in relation to Figs 2, 3, 5 and 6 above. More specifically each clip 1061, 1062 includes a tongue 110 extending upward from head 109 and 5 arms 1121, 1122 for insertion into corresponding channel members disposed on the lateral walls 1011, 1013. The lower compartment 1022 of the carcass 101 in this example includes a door 107 which are hinged mounted on lip 104 to permit sealing of the 10 compartment 1022. The upper compartment 1021 in this case has been provided with a toilet roll holder 108 (not shown) for retaining a toilet roll 200. The roll holder 108 n this example is secured in position by magnetic attachment with the magnet being housed in a receptacle 116 (not shown) disposed on the longitudinal walls 1012, 1014 of the carcass 101. 15 Fig 8 depicts a further arrangement of a cabinet 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cabinet 100 in this instance is configured as an open fronted receptacle for the receipt of various items. In the particular case the cabinet 100 is configured as a single toilet roll holder. 20 As shown the cabinet 100 includes carcass 101 having compartment 102 for retention of roll holder 108. The carcass 101 further includes a lip 104 which extends about the periphery of the front face of the carcass 101. In this particular the lip 104 extends beyond the sides 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014 of the carcass 101, during installation the lip 104 acts as a stop preventing further 25 insertion of the carcass 101 into the cavity. The lateral sides 1011, 1013 of the carcass in this particular example are angled inwardly from the front face to the rear if the carcass. Angling the lateral sides in this manner assists with the insertion of the carcass 101 into 30 the cavity during installation of the cabinet. Each of the lateral sides 1011, 1013 carries a mounting structure 1051, 1052 (not shown). The mounting structures in this instance are designed to accept mounting clips 1061, 1062 (not shown). The mounting clips 1061, 1062 are of the same construction to that discussed above. More specifically each clip 1061, 1062 includes a 9 tongue 110 extending upward from head 109 and arms 1121, 1122 for insertion into corresponding channel members disposed on the lateral walls 1011, 1013. 5 Fig 9 depicts the installation of the clip 1061 to the mounting structure 1051. In this example the clip 1061 includes a tongue 110 extending upward from head 109. Arms 1121, 1122 are positioned within channel members 1131, 1132. The clip is then slid forward until the end of the tongue 110 is at the desired distance from the inner edge of the lip 104. The clip being retained at 10 this position by the interaction of the rear edge of the head 109 with the relevant set of projections 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144 and 1145, in this instance only projection set 1141 are visible. Engagement of the clip 1061 with the projections 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144 and 1145 also prevents unintentional removal of the clip 1061 once installed. 15 As can be seen in Fig 9 magnets 1171, 1172 (not shown) are provided for the attachment of the roll holder 108. Magnets 1171, 1172 in this case are positioned within receptacles 1161, 1162 (not shown) disposed on the longitudinal walls 1012, 1014 of the carcass 101. The magnets 1171, 1172 20 being retained in position via tabs 1181, 1182. Fig 10 shows an exploded of a cabinet 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The cabinet in this case is of a similar configuration to that of Figs 8 and 9. As can be seen the cabinet 100 again includes carcass 25 101 having compartment 102 for retention of roll holder 108. The carcass 101 further includes a lip 104 which extends about the periphery of the front face of the carcass 101. In this particular the lip 104 extends beyond the sides 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014 of the carcass 101, during installation the lip 104 acts as a stop preventing further insertion of the carcass 101 into the cavity. 30 The lateral sides 1011, 1013 of the carcass in this particular example are angled inwardly from the front face to the rear if the carcass. Angling the lateral sides in this manner assists with the insertion of the carcass 101 into the cavity during installation of the cabinet. Each of the lateral sides 1011, 10 1013 carries a mounting structure 1051, 1052 (not shown). The mounting structures in this instance are designed to accept mounting clips 1061, 1062 (not shown). The mounting clips 1061, 1062 are of the same construction to that discussed above. More specifically each clip 1061, 1062 includes a 5 tongue 110 extending upward from head 109 and arms 1121, 1122 for insertion into corresponding channel members 1131, 1132 (not shown) disposed on the lateral walls 1011, 1013. The clip are retained at the desired position by the interaction of the rear edge of the head 109 with the relevant set of projections 1141, 1142, 1143, 1144 and 1145 of relevant mounting 10 structure 1051, 1052 (not shown). As can be seen in this instance an insert 120 may be provided. The insert includes a receptacle 121 dimensioned to fit within receptacle 102 of the carcass 101. The insert 120 also includes lip 122 which is brought into 15 abutting relation with lip 104. As can be seen the roll holder 108 in this case includes magnets 1231, 1232 disposed within removable end caps 1241, 1242. The 1231, 1232 being arranged in attraction with magnets 1171, 1172. The insert 120 may be finished with a decorative finish such as a particular colour pattern etc. or various brushed or polished metal effects 20 It is to be understood that the above embodiments have been provided only by way of exemplification of this invention, and that further modifications and improvements thereto, as would be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art, are deemed to fall within the broad scope and ambit of the present 25 invention described herein.

Claims

1. A cabinet, the cabinet including: a body adapted for insertion into a cavity disposed within an interior 5 wall; a plurality of mounting assemblies disposed about the body; and whereon insertion of the body into the cavity the mounting assemblies engage a portion of the wall to retain the body within the cavity. 10

2. The cabinet of claim 1 wherein the body is divided into a number of compartments.

3. The cabinet of claim 2 wherein at least one of the compartment includes a closure. 15

4. The cabinet of claim 3 wherein the closure is a door or pair of doors.

5. The cabinet of any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the mounting assemblies include a clip which engages a mounting structure disposed on 20 the body.

6. The cabinet of claim 5 wherein the clip includes a pair of arms for complementary engagement with channels members of the mounting structure. 25

7. The cabinet of claim 5 or 6 wherein the clip further includes a tongue extending upwardly from the body.

8. The cabinet of claim 7 wherein the tongue engages a portion of the 30 wall to retain the body within the cavity.

9. The cabinet of any one of claims 5 to 8 wherein the mounting structure includes a plurality of projections disposed at predetermined distances from the body's front face for engagement with the clip. 12

10. The cabinet of any one of claims 1 to 9 wherein the body further includes a lip which extends about the periphery of the front face of the body. 5

11. The cabinet of claim 10 wherein the lip includes one or more apertures for the insertion of additional fasteners to secure the body within the wall.

12. The cabinet of claim 11 wherein the additional fasteners include an sleeve for insertion into the wall and an insert whereon insertion of the insert 10 into the sleeve causes expansion of the sleeve within or behind the wall.