DK201901546A1

DK201901546A1 - Multifunctional Door

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Publication number: DK201901546A1
Application number: DKPA201901546A
Authority: DK
Inventors: Ülgü Sinan
Original assignee: Sinan Uelgue
Priority date: 2019-12-23
Filing date: 2019-12-23
Publication date: 2021-08-04
Also published as: DK180576B1

Abstract

The present invention discloses a multifunctional door arrangement (100) to provide extra storage space for the installation of one or more articles such as a cabinet (102), a mirror (122), a light assembly (130) and to provide a combination of functions. The arrangement 100 comprises a door (104) having a cavity extending from a front surface (106) to a rear surface (108) of the door (104). The cabinet (102) positioned at the door (104) through the cavity for securely storing multiple products and items and the mirror (122) is positioned at a rear side of the cabinet (102). The light assembly (130) is positioned at the rear surface (108) of the door (104) above the mirror (112). One or more rechargeable batteries (131) are in communication with the light assembly (130) to supply power to the light assembly (130).

Description

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MULTIFUNCTIONAL DOOR

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention disclosed herein generally relates to a technical field of furniture manufacturing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a multifunctional door configured to provide extra storage space for the installation of one or more articles such as a cabinet, a mirror, a light assembly and to provide a combination of functions.

BACKGROUND Persons living in relatively small spaces such as rooms need an efficient storage place to safely organize and store products and personal care items to utilize in an efficient manner. Efficient storage of items is also important in offices, conference rooms, garages, basements, cabins, or anywhere that it is desired to store and use products and items within a limited space.

Various types of shelving systems have been developed to address the needs of storage space. Shelving such as cabinets is relatively lightweight and portable, that are often made of rigid materials. Such cabinets are therefore generally incapable of being folded or collapsed when not in use. However, collapsible storage cabinets are usually not self-supporting and typically not stackable upon one another. Such organizers are therefore not ideal.

Conventional cabinets that are able to fit in such a limited space are typically not flexible. Furthermore, existing cabinets are focused on utilizing the most of a given space, and fail to maximize floor space that exists. With the shelving system filling the most of the available space, other home furniture such as mirror, tables cannot be installed comfortably without space constraint.

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In the light of above-mentioned problems, there is a need for a multifunctional door arrangement to provide extra storage space for the installation of one or more articles such as a cabinet, a mirror, a light assembly and to provide a combination of functions.

Further, there is a need for a multifunctional door arrangement with a cabinet that provides a safe, organized, and convenient means for holding and storing various common products and personal care items such as, but not limited to, perfumes, oils, face creams and moistures, and body sprays, and the like.

Moreover, there is a need for such a multifunctional door arrangement with a cabinet that does not take up unnecessary space in the user's home or office.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further disclosed in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. The present invention discloses a multifunctional door arrangement. More particularly, the present invention relates to a multifunctional door configured to provide extra storage space for the installation of one or more articles such as a cabinet, a mirror, a light assembly and to provide a combination of functions. The arrangement could be installed on any conventional door or door like structure. The arrangement comprises a cabinet that is mountable to a door having a cavity. The cavity extends from a front surface to a rear surface of the door.

The cabinet comprises a rear wall, opposite vertical side walls, a horizontal top wall, and a bottom wall. The horizontal top wall interconnects with a top portion of the rear wall and the vertical side walls, and the horizontal bottom wall interconnects with a bottom portion of the rear wall and the vertical side walls forming a hollow interior with an opening. The opening is covered by a cabinet door that is hinged to at least a portion on a front edge of at least one vertical sidewall using, but not limited to, one or more hinges. The opening of the cabinet faces the front surface of the door. The hollow interior comprises a shelving assembly. The shelving assembly comprises a plurality of partition panels. The plurality of partition panels interconnects the rear wall and the vertical side walls at different elevations defining shelves or storage chambers. In one embodiment, the horizontal partition panels are directly attached to the rear wall and the vertical side walls. In another embodiment, the horizontal partition panels are attached to the rear wall and the vertical side walls using, but not limited to, one or more fasteners.

2 DK 2019 01546 A1 The cabinet is disposed at the door through the cavity. The opening of the cabinet faces the front surface of the door and the rear side of the cabinet faces the rear surface of the door after installation of the cabinet. In one embodiment, the opening extends beyond the front surface of the door and the rear side of the cabinet extends beyond the rear surface of the door. In another embodiment, the cabinet protrudes equally from the cavity to each side of the door. In one embodiment, the cabinet door could be provided with, but not limited to, one or more latches for closing the opening of the cabinet, thereby securing products and items, which are placed and stored within the cabinet. In one embodiment, a shelf guard is securely positioned within the shelf above the horizontal partition panels by placing into small holes, which are provided on both vertical side walls of the shelf. In one embodiment, the shelf guard is configured to secure the items, which are placed and stored within the shelf. In one embodiment, the cabinet door could be securely and pivotally affixed to the vertical side wall without a latch. In one embodiment, the mirror is securely positioned on a rear side of the cabinet, which extends beyond the rear surface of the door. Traditionally, the mirror is used as a looking glass. In one embodiment, the mirror could be, but not limited to, a plain mirror.

In one embodiment, the arrangement further comprises the light assembly having a light rail. In one embodiment, the light assembly could be positioned at, but not limited to, the rear surface of the door above the mirror via one or more brackets. In one embodiment, the light rail could be incorporated with, but not limited to, a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). In one embodiment, the plurality of LEDs is powered using, but not limited to, one or more rechargeable power sources, for example, batteries. In some embodiments, the plurality of LEDs could be powered by connected to a power supply line, which is passed inside the door to the door's hinge side where it is connected to the power supply side via a spring loaded pogo pin connector. All wiring could be inserted into the cavity between the glued mirror and the cabinet back plate. In one

. DK 2019 01546 A1 embodiment, the touch control module is directly connected to the plurality of the LEDs behind the mirror. In some embodiments, the touch control module could be, but not limited to, an ON/OFF switch.

In one embodiment, at least one or more frames could be used for making the cabinet. In one embodiment, the frame is made of a material, but not limited to, wood or steel. In one embodiment, an electrical spring loaded pogo connector could be used for electrically connecting the plurality of LEDs to a power supply line. In one embodiment, an electrical connector could be, but not limited to, a pogo-pin connector or a spring- loaded pin connector.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein.

FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a multifunctional door arrangement installed with a cabinet, in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a cabinet door in closed — position in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates a rear view of the multifunctional door arrangement installed with a mirror in one embodiment of the present invention. FIGs. 4-5 exemplarily illustrates a rear view of the multifunctional door arrangement installed with a light assembly in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a frame of the multifunctional door arrangement in one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a light rail incorporated with a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in one embodiment of the present invention. FIGs. 8A-8C exemplarily illustrates perspective views of light rails for incorporating a plurality of LEDs in some embodiments of the present invention.

DK 2019 01546 A1 7 FIG. 9 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of an electrical connector of the multifunctional door arrangement in one embodiment of the present invention.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Referring to FIG. 1, a multifunctional door arrangement 100 is disclosed. The arrangement 100 could be installed on any conventional door or door like structure. The arrangement 100 comprises a cabinet 102 that is mountable to a door 104 having a cavity. The cavity extends from a front surface 106 to a rear surface 108 of the door 104. The cabinet 102 comprises a rear wall 114, opposite vertical side walls (110 and 112), a horizontal top wall 111, and a bottom wall 113. The horizontal top wall 111 interconnects with a top portion of the rear wall 114 and the vertical side walls (110 and 112), and the horizontal bottom wall 113 interconnects with a bottom portion of the rear wall 114 and the vertical side walls (110 and 112) forming a hollow interior 116 with an opening 118. The opening 118 is covered by a cabinet door 124 that is hinged to at least a portion on a front edge of at least one vertical sidewall 112 using, but not limited to, one or more hinges 126. The opening 118 of the cabinet 102 faces the front surface 106 of the door 104. In one embodiment, the cabinet door 124 could be provided with, but not limited to, one or more latches 128 for closing the opening 118 of the cabinet 102, thereby securing products and items, which are placed and stored within the cabinet 102. In one embodiment, a shelf guard 160 is securely positioned within the shelf 102 above the horizontal partition panels 120 by placing into small holes 162, which are provided on both vertical side walls (110 and 112) of the shelf 102. In one embodiment, the shelf guard 160 is configured to secure the items and products, which are placed and stored within the shelf 102.

The hollow interior 116 comprises a shelving assembly. The shelving assembly comprises a plurality of partition panels 120. The plurality of partition panels 120 interconnects the rear wall 114 and the vertical side walls (110 and 112) at different elevations defining shelves or storage chambers. In one embodiment, the horizontal partition panels 120 are directly attached to the rear wall 114 and the vertical side walls (110 and 112). In another embodiment, the horizontal partition panels 120 are attached to

2 DK 2019 01546 A1 the rear wall 114 and the vertical side walls (110 and 112) using, but not limited to, one or more fasteners.

The cabinet 102 is disposed at the door 104 through the cavity. The opening 118 of the cabinet 102 faces the front surface 106 of the door 104 and the rear side of the cabinet 102 faces the rear surface 108 of the door 104 after installation of the cabinet 102.

In one embodiment, the opening 118 extends beyond the front surface 106 of the door 104 and the rear side of the cabinet 102 extends beyond the rear surface 108 of the door

104. In another embodiment, the cabinet 102 protrudes equally from the cavity to each side of the door 104. In one embodiment, the cabinet 102 size could be varied and thus the cut-out may vary depending on the size of the desired cabinet. In an exemplary embodiment, the cabinet 102 has a width of about, but not limited to, 30 cm, height of about, but not limited to, 127 cm, and a depth of about, but not limited to, 12 cm.

Referring to FIG. 2, the cabinet door 124 of the cabinet 102 (shown in FIG. 1) is disclosed. In one embodiment, the cabinet door 124 is securely and pivotally affixed to the vertical side wall 110 (shown in FIG. 1) using, but not limited to, one or more fasteners, for example, hinges 126 (shown in FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the cabinet door 124 could be provided with, but not limited to, one or more latches 128 for closing the opening 118 (shown in FIG. 1) of the cabinet 102, thereby securing products and items, which are placed and stored within the cabinet 102. In one embodiment, the shelf guard 160 is configured to secure the items and products, which are placed and stored within the shelf 102. In one embodiment, the cabinet door 124 could be securely and pivotally affixed to the vertical side wall 110 without a latch.

Referring to FIG. 3, a mirror 122 of the multifunctional door arrangement 100 is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mirror 122 is securely positioned on a rear side of the cabinet 102, which extends beyond the rear surface 108 of the door 104. Traditionally, the mirror 122 is used as a looking glass. In one embodiment, the mirror 122 could be, but not limited to, a plain mirror.

1 DK 2019 01546 A1 Referring to FIGs. 4-5, a light assembly 130 of the multifunctional door arrangement 100 is disclosed. In one embodiment, the arrangement 100 further comprises the light assembly 130 having a light rail 134 (shown in FIG. 7). In one embodiment, the light assembly 130 could be positioned at, but not limited to, the rear surface 108 of the door 104 above the mirror 122 via one or more brackets. In one embodiment, the light rail 134 could be incorporated with, but not limited to, a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) 132 (shown in FIG. 7). In one embodiment, the plurality of LEDs 132 is powered using, but not limited to, one or more rechargeable power sources 131, for example, batteries. In some embodiments, the plurality of LEDs 132 could be powered by a connected to a power supply line, which is passed inside the door 104 to the door's hinge side where it is connected to the power supply side via a spring loaded pogo pin connector 136. All wiring could be inserted into the cavity between the glued mirror and the cabinet back plate. In one embodiment, the touch control module 136 is directly — connected to the plurality of the LEDs 132 behind the mirror 122. In some embodiments, the touch control module 136 could be, but not limited to, an ON/OFF switch. In one embodiment, the light assembly 130 could be, but not limited to, 12 volts LED light rail. In one embodiment, the light assembly 130 has a length of about, but not limited to, 30 cm.

Referring to FIG. 6, a frame 138 of the multifunctional door arrangement 100 is disclosed. In one embodiment, at least one or more frames 138 could be used for making the cabinet 102. In one embodiment, the frame 138 is made of a material, but not limited to, wood or steel. The frame 138 includes a pair of posts 140 and side cross members — 142. The pair of posts 140 and side cross members 142 are aligned and securely engaged using, but not limited to, fasteners. Referring to FIG. 7, a light rail 134 incorporated with a plurality of LEDs 132 is disclosed. In one embodiment, the light rail 134 is configured to receive the plurality of LEDs 132. In one embodiment, the light rial 134 could be made of a material, but not

1 DK 2019 01546 A1 limited to, plastic. In some embodiments, the light rial 134 is made of a transparent material. In one embodiment, the light rial 134 could be positioned at, but not limited to, the rear surface 108 (shown in FIG. 4) of the door 104 above the mirror 122 (shown in FIG. 3) using one or more fasteners, for example, brackets. The installation and replacement of any defective LEDs should be possible with simple means.

Referring to FIGs. 8A-8C, the light rails (144, 146, and 148) for incorporating a plurality of LEDs 132 are disclosed. In one embodiment, the light rail 144 could be used for the light assembly 130 (shown in FIG. 4). The light rail 144 is configured to receive the plurality of LEDs 132. In one embodiment, the light rial 144 could be made of a material, but not limited to, plastic. In some embodiments, the light rial 144 is made of a transparent material. In one embodiment, the light rail 144 is a U-style track rail.

In one embodiment, the light rail 146 could be used for the light assembly 130.

The light rail 146 is configured to receive the plurality of LEDs 132. In one embodiment, the light rial 146 could be made of a material, but not limited to, plastic. In some embodiments, the light rial 146 is made of a transparent material. In one embodiment, the light rail 146 is a YW-style track rail.

In one embodiment, the light rail 148 could be used for the light assembly 130. The light rail 148 is configured to receive the plurality of LEDs 132. In one embodiment, the light rial 148 could be made of a material, but not limited to, plastic. In some embodiments, the light rial 148 is made of a transparent material. In one embodiment, the light rail 148 is a V-style track rail. In one embodiment, the light rails (144, 146, and 148) could enable the user to simply and position the plurality of LEDs 132 for providing lighting.

Referring to FIG. 9, an electrical connector 150 of the multifunctional door arrangement 100 is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electrical connector 150 could be, but not limited to, a pogo-pin connector or a spring-loaded pogo pin connector. In one

DK 2019 01546 A1 embodiment, the electrical connector 150 includes a male connector 154 and a female connector 152. The male connector 154 further comprises a plurality of spring-loaded pins 156 and the female connector 152 comprises an array of receptive contact regions

158. When the male connector 154 and said female connector 152 are correctly aligned 5 together, then the spring-loaded pins 156 are held in contact with the contact regions 158, respectively so that the male connector 154 and the female connector 152 are electrically connected, thereby providing power to the plurality of LEDs 132.

The advantages of the present invention include, the multifunctional door arrangement 100 could enable the user to efficiently utilize space for storing multiple products and items. The multifunctional door arrangement 100 provides extra storage space for the installation of one or more articles such as a cabinet 102, a mirror 122, a light assembly 130 and to provide a combination of functions. The multifunctional door arrangement 100 is simple in design, inexpensive to manufacture, and which is capable of securely storing multiple products and items. The door 104 with the cabinet 102 provides a safe, organized, and convenient means for holding and storing various common products and personal care items such as, but not limited to, perfumes, oils, face creams and moistures, and body sprays, and the like. In some cases, it could also be beneficial to use the multifunctional door arrangement 100 for small bedrooms. In this case the cabinet 102 could be used for placing and storing beauty products and jewelry, etc. with some additional arrangements. The multifunctional door arrangement 100 does not take up unnecessary space in the user's home or office.

The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the present concept disclosed herein. While the concept has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words, which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the concept has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the concept is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the

DK 2019 01546 A1 13 concept extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the appended claims.

Those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the teachings of this specification, may affect numerous modifications thereto and changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the concept in its aspects.

Claims

DK 2019 01546 A1 1 CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A multifunctional door arrangement, comprising: a door (104) having a cavity extending from a front surface (106) to a rear surface (108) of the door (104); a cabinet (102) positioned at the door (104) through the cavity; a mirror (122) securely positioned at a rear side of the cabinet (102), and a light assembly (130) positioned at the rear surface (108) of the door (104) above the mirror (122).

2. The arrangement (100) of claim 1, further comprises one or more rechargeable batteries (131) to supply power to the light assembly (130).

3. The arrangement (100) of claim 1, wherein the cabinet (102) having a opposite vertical side walls (110 and 112), a rear wall (114), a horizontal top wall (111), and a bottom wall (113) interconnecting the rear wall (114) and the opposite side walls (110 and 112) to form a hollow interior (116) with an opening (118).

4. The arrangement (100) of claim 3, wherein the hollow interior (116) comprises a plurality of partition panels (120).

5. The arrangement (100) of claim 3, wherein the cabinet (102) comprises a cabinet door (124) connected by hinges (126) to front edges of at least one vertical side wall (112).

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6. The arrangement (100) of claim 3, wherein the opening (118) of the cabinet (102) faces the front surface (106) of the door (104).

7. The arrangement (100) of claim 1, wherein the light assembly (130) comprises a light rail (134) incorporated with a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (132).

8. The arrangement (100) of claim 1, wherein the light assembly (130) is mounted via one or more brackets.

9. The arrangement (100) of claim 1, further comprises a shelf guard (160), securely positioned within the shelf (102) above the horizontal partition panels (120) by placing into small holes (162), which are provided on both vertical side walls (110 and 112) of the shelf (102), wherein the shelf guard (160) is configured to secure the items and products, which are placed and stored within the shelf (102).

10. The arrangement (100) of claim 1, wherein the cavity is sized to receive the cabinet (102) therein.