EP1018580A2 - Kitchen fitting assembly and fitting element therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

A cooker fitting structure (1), comprising a component support or horizontal step (11) at the edge of an insertion opening (2) of a cooker plate (3), is new. A cooker fitting structure (1) comprises a cooker plate (3) with an opening (2) for flush insertion of a fitting component (4) such that the outer edge (5) of the component (4) is flush with the top (6) of the cooker plate (3). The component (4) lies on a support, which is supported on a seating chamber of the opening edge, or on a horizontal step (11) at the opening edge. An Independent claim is also included for a cooker component for fitting in the above fitting structure.

Description

The invention relates to a kitchen installation arrangement with an installation opening having worktop and at least one flush in the installation opening usable kitchen built-in part, in particular a hob or a Sink, the built-in part of the kitchen at its outer edge with the top of the Worktop is aligned and with the worktop in the area of the installation opening one piece with the worktop as a bevel of the edge surface of the installation opening trained support section. Furthermore, the present concerns Invention a kitchen installation part, in particular a hob or a sink, the kitchen fixture on its outer edge with the top of the countertop is aligned and with the worktop in the area of the installation opening one piece with the worktop as a bevel of the edge surface of the installation opening trained support section.

Kitchen installation arrangements and kitchen installation parts, namely hobs or sinks, have long been known in practice. In kitchen installation arrangements, it is preferred that the worktop with the kitchen installation part in any case in the area of Transition from the countertop to the built-in kitchen unit is aligned as what flush installation is called. This flush installation draws so that the built-in part of the kitchen is not with its outer edge or a frame rests on the top of the countertop, but that the kitchen fixture passes directly to the worktop, only a narrow one Gap between the kitchen fitting and the worktop is provided. This is not only appealing for aesthetic reasons, but also from the Handling preferred. The flush-fitting is also suitable for cleaning reasons Installation of sinks and hobs.

A problem in connection with flush installation often arises because that the worktops partly made of very hard materials such as granite or Quartz exist. Countertops made from such materials are very hard and brittle and are difficult or difficult to drill during assembly on site. For this The reason is the flush installation in connection with hard worktops cumbersome and associated with high costs.

A kitchen installation arrangement and a kitchen installation part are already in practice known, the granite worktop a conically milled installation opening having. The built-in kitchen part designed as a sink has a corresponding one Provide counter slopes. To assemble the sink is in the conical Installation opening used, the gap between the sink and the countertop is pressed with silicone. A disadvantage of this known kitchen installation arrangement is that the sink once installed with great difficulty again can be removed from the installation opening. There is also a height adjustment the sink in the installation opening almost impossible. This results, that the built-in part of the kitchen is very precisely matched in its dimensions to the installation opening must be what is difficult because of the manufacturing tolerances.

The object of the present invention is therefore a kitchen installation arrangement or to provide a built-in kitchen part in which the flush-fitting Installation also in worktops made of hard materials is simple and therefore inexpensive.

The previously derived task is with a kitchen installation arrangement and a kitchen installation part of the type mentioned at the outset essentially according to the invention solved in that the kitchen installation part at least one to bevel the Corresponding support component is assigned to the support section, on or on which the support component is supported on and on which the kitchen installation component rests.

The configuration according to the invention offers the essential advantage that the kitchen installation part no longer has to be trained so precisely that it is after the Insert into the bevelled installation opening is flush with the worktop. Instead, at least one support component corresponding to the bevel becomes provided that is held on the bevel of the installation opening. On this Support component then lies on the kitchen installation component. The difference to the previously described state of the art known in practice is that in the Invention the kitchen installation part is not directly with its edge on the bevel the installation opening lies or is held directly on the bevel, the Force transmission does not come from the side, but from below. This can the kitchen installation part can be removed more easily from the installation opening. The However, use of the support component also offers the possibility of one simple height adjustment, which is known from practice in the aforementioned Kitchen installation arrangement was not possible.

In this context, it is useful if the support member with a downward directed support section for abutting the bevel and a horizontal section provided in the installation opening. This corresponds to the inclination of the support section preferably substantially the inclination of the Bevel. The section oriented horizontally in the direction of installation is used for supporting and arranging the built-in kitchen unit.

It is particularly advantageous if the support component is a rotating and in particular one-piece frame is formed. Such a frame can easily can be inserted into the slanted installation opening and is due to the shape of the Installation opening arranged quasi self-locking in it. Special fasteners are not required for the frame, so that the arrangement of the frame in the Installation opening can be done in seconds. Basically it is natural nevertheless possible to fix the frame in any way in the installation opening. A bond would be sufficient. After arranging the frame in The built-in opening allows the built-in part of the kitchen to be easily attached to the frame be dropped off; be discontinued; be deducted; be dismissed.

The invention further relates to a kitchen installation arrangement with an installation opening having worktop and at least one in the installation opening flush-fitted kitchen built-in part, in particular a hob or one Sink, the built-in part of the kitchen at its outer edge with the top of the Worktop is aligned, and the worktop in the area of the installation opening has a support section formed integrally with the worktop. The invention further relates to a kitchen installation part, in particular a hob or a sink, for flush installation in an installation opening of a worktop, the kitchen installation part on its outer edge with the top of the Worktop is aligned and with the worktop in the area of the installation opening has a support section formed integrally with the worktop.

To solve the problem mentioned above is in the kitchen installation arrangement and the kitchen built-in part of the aforementioned type provided that the Support section as a gradation of the edge surface of the installation opening with a horizontal Section is formed on or on which the built-in kitchen part is indirect or supports directly. The difference to the invention mentioned above In the present case, the alternative is that the support section is now not as Bevel, but is designed as a gradation. By gradation it is possible, the built-in kitchen part directly or indirectly on the horizontal Filing section of the gradation and if necessary also in a simple manner remove the installation opening again, since the kitchen installation part is not laterally supported at the installation opening, but is supported from below. Furthermore the gradation with the horizontal section also offers the possibility subsequently adjust the height of the built-in kitchen part in a simple manner.

Although it is fundamentally possible with exact manufacture that the kitchen installation part after being placed on the support section, flush in the installation opening is arranged, it may be necessary to compensate for any manufacturing tolerances. For this purpose, according to the invention, in particular, it is infinitely adjustable and provided on the kitchen built-in height adjustment device. Such a height adjustment device makes fine adjustment easier Way.

In a particularly simple embodiment of the invention, the height adjustment device has at least one in particular from the underside of the worktop actuatable adjusting screw. As a rule, there are of course a number of adjusting screws provided, which is distributed over the length of the support section are in order to enable a uniform height adjustment. It is cheap in this context, moreover, that the adjusting screw against the built-in kitchen part adjacent, in particular elastic spacer acts. About one Such a spacer can not only quickly compensate for larger tolerances it also acts as a shock absorber or buffer when placed on the built-in kitchen unit corresponding forces are exerted from above.

The attachment of the adjusting screws of the height adjustment device can be done in a simpler way Way done in that in the horizontal portion of the support member The majority of either holes for self-tapping screws or threaded holes are provided for set screws. In the alternative according to the invention with gradation are for the height adjustment device in the lower horizontal Section of the gradation a plurality of threaded holes or of holes provided with a threaded sleeve each.

For the rest, it is advantageous in this connection that the support section is provided all around at the installation opening, so that the kitchen installation part itself can also support at any point on the edge. Basically, of course it is also possible that the support portion is not circumferential, but one Row of individual regularly or irregularly spaced support sections has, which can be distributed over the length of the installation opening.

As has already been mentioned at the beginning, the invention is particularly suitable for worktops made from hard materials such as granite or quartz or from composite materials such as acrylic granite or acrylic quartz, because in the invention machining the worktop in the area of the installation opening during assembly is basically not necessary. However, it is understood that the invention can also be used on worktops made of "soft" materials, such as Wood or plastic, or composite materials made from such materials, consist.

When using a composite material for the worktop, it offers manufacturing technology Reason that the horizontal section of gradation on Transition of one material to the other material is provided.

When installing flush, it is inevitable that when installed there is a gap between the built-in kitchen unit and the worktop. For sealing purposes it is provided that the gap with a sealant, in particular Silicone is sealed. In this context, it is particularly special Advantage that in addition to the sealant introduced into the gap, no other Fastening device for fastening the kitchen installation part in the installation opening are provided. It has been found that this is in the installation opening inserted kitchen fixture already in the due to the introduced sealant installed condition is maintained, so that other fasteners in principle are not required. Nevertheless, it is also possible to use the underside of the built-in kitchen part appropriate means, for example, to fasten locking pins with corresponding means, for example locking openings in the horizontal section of the support section.

Around the gap between the edge of the kitchen fixture and the worktop like this To keep it as low as possible, the front edge of the built-in kitchen part also a bevel, the inclination of the bevel of the edge preferably corresponds approximately to the inclination of the bevel of the support section.

Further features and advantages result from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawing.

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eine Querschnittsansicht eines Teils einer erfindungsgemäßen Kücheneinbauanordnung,

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eine der Fig. 1 entsprechende Ansicht einer dritten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Kücheneinbauanordnung,

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2 shows a cross-sectional view of part of a kitchen installation arrangement according to the invention,

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1 a view corresponding to FIG. 1 of a second embodiment of a kitchen installation arrangement according to the invention,

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1 corresponding view of a third embodiment of the kitchen installation arrangement according to the invention,

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1 a view corresponding to FIG. 1 of a fourth embodiment of a kitchen installation arrangement according to the invention,

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1 corresponding view of a fifth embodiment of a kitchen installation arrangement according to the invention and

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4 corresponding view of the fourth embodiment of the kitchen installation arrangement according to the invention with an attachment from below.

Various embodiments of the invention are shown in the individual figures Kitchen installation arrangements 1 shown. The embodiments according to 1 to 3 represent an alternative according to the invention, while the Embodiments according to FIGS. 4 and 5 a further alternative of the invention Show design.

In all embodiments, the kitchen installation arrangement 1 has one installation opening 2 provided worktop 3. Furthermore, the kitchen installation arrangement 1 a flush in the installation opening 2 of the worktop Kitchen installation part 4. The kitchen installation part 4 is 1, 2 and 4 to cooktops, while in the Embodiments of FIGS. 3 and 5 sinks are provided as kitchen installation parts 4 are. The hobs can have a glass ceramic plate on the top or also be provided with a metal plate for so-called mass hot plates. The Sinks can be made of stainless steel, ceramic or plastic.

Otherwise, the built-in kitchen parts 4 can also be combination devices trade with a sink area and a cooktop area. As is apparent from the individual Figures shows, the kitchen installation part 4 is on its outer edge 5 with the Top 6 of the worktop 3 aligned. This alignment results in the previously mentioned flush installation of the kitchen installation part 4 in the installation opening 2 of the worktop 3. It is therefore important that the kitchen installation part 4 is straight not with its outer edge or any other component like a frame the top 6 of the worktop 3 rests.

In the embodiments according to FIGS. 1 to 3, the worktop 3 has in the area the installation opening 2 in one piece with the worktop 3 as a bevel 7 the edge surface of the installation opening 2 formed support section.

It is now essential in the embodiments according to FIGS. 1 to 3 that the kitchen installation part 4 not directly or immediately with its edge 5 against the bevel 7 is pressed so that there is a lateral introduction of force, but that the kitchen installation part 4 at least one to bevel 7 of the support section Corresponding support component 8 is assigned, which is located on the bevel 7 supports and on which the built-in kitchen part rests. This gives force from below.

The support component 8 has in the three exemplary embodiments according to FIGS. 1 to 3 on the one hand, a downward support section 9 which is in contact with the Bevel 7 is provided. On the other hand, the support member 8 has a horizontal one or at least essentially horizontally formed, in the installation opening 2 directed section 10. On the horizontal section 10 can indirectly or directly support the kitchen installation part 4 or rest on it. The inclination the bevel 7 is at least the inclination of the support portion 9 at least essentially adapted.

In all embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3 with support component 8, it is otherwise the case that this is designed as a circumferential, one-piece frame. This frame can on the one hand due to the downward support section 9 and on the other hand due to the corresponding bevel 7 self-locking in the installation opening 2 are used. Nevertheless, it is of course also possible to use the frame as a Support component 8 to glue to the worktop 3 with a corresponding Adhesive connection between the support section 9 and the bevel 7.

The embodiments shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 differ from those previously described in that the also provided there in one piece with the Worktop 3 formed support section as a gradation 11 of the edge of the installation opening 2 is formed on which the built-in kitchen part 4 is directly or indirectly supports or rests. The embodiments of FIGS. 4 and 5 differ differ from each other essentially in that it is in the kitchen installation part 4 of the embodiment according to FIG. 4 is a hob while it is 5 in the kitchen installation part 4 according to the embodiment according to FIG Sink acts. The gradation 11 of the edge of the installation opening 2 ensures one very easy assembly and easy removal of the kitchen component 4th

In all embodiments there is an infinitely adjustable and to the respective kitchen installation part 4 acting height adjustment device 12 is provided. The height adjustment device In the present case, 12 has a plurality of from the underside of the worktop 3 ago actuatable set screws 13. The individual set screws 13 act on a spacer abutting against the kitchen installation part 4 14. In all embodiments, the spacer 14 is elastic. However, is on it to point out that the intermediate piece is not absolutely necessary.

Corresponding to the set screws 13 are in the horizontal section 10 both the support member 8 and the gradation 11 a plurality of holes intended. These can be single holes for self-tapping Set screws, around threaded bores or in corresponding bores Trade threaded sleeves. In any case, the height adjustment device 12 easily a rough height adjustment as well as a fine adjustment possible.

It is not shown that the support section in the form of the bevel 7 or Gradation 11 is provided all around at the edge of the installation opening 2. Corresponding to the circumferential bevel 7 is then that shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 Embodiments also the inclined support portion 9 of the as a frame trained support member 8 all around. The frame is the rest around a simple angle plate that has been bent in a corresponding manner.

In all embodiments, the material of the worktop 3 is a composite material with an upper layer 15 made of a hard, in particular mineral Material such as granite or quartz, and a lower layer 16, which is basically can consist of any relining material. A is preferred Plastic material like acrylic. It is understood that the worktop 3 is only made can consist of a material.

As can be seen from the two embodiments of FIGS. 4 and 5, the horizontal Section 10 of the gradation 11 at the transition from the upper layer 15 to the lower Layer 16 is provided. This has manufacturing advantages because the layers easier to separate from each other than a corresponding removal of the upper one Layer 15.

For the rest, it is the case in all embodiments that in the installed state between the kitchen installation part 4 and the worktop 3 a gap 17 is provided. In In the present case, silicone is pressed into this gap 17 as a sealant 18. Through the pressed Sealant 18 results in an adhesive connection between the front Edge of the kitchen installation part 4 and the worktop 3 in the area of the installation opening 2. This is in any case in the illustrated embodiments other fastening means for fastening the kitchen installation part 4 in the installation opening 2 or on the worktop 3 not required.

Finally, it is provided in the embodiments according to FIGS. 1 and 3 that the front edge of the kitchen installation part 4 also has a bevel. The inclination corresponds to the further beveling of the edge of the Kitchen installation part 4 at least essentially the inclination of the bevel 7 of the Support section.

In the embodiment shown in Fig. 6 is an attachment from below represented by a fastener 20. The fastener 20 has an in an opening 21 of the kitchen fitting 4 engaging hook 22 on a portion 23 with an opening, not shown in detail, for screwing in a Has screw 24. The fastening means 20 also has a stop plate 25, which engages under the worktop 3 on the one hand and the built-in kitchen part 4 on the other hand. By tightening the screw 24, the kitchen installation part 4 becomes in the installed state tense.

It is understood that it is fundamentally possible, also in the other embodiments a fastening means of the aforementioned type or another fastening means, that allows attachment from below to provide.

Claims (15)

Kitchen installation arrangement (1) with a worktop (3) which has an installation opening (2) and at least one kitchen installation part (4) which can be inserted flush in the installation opening (2), in particular a hob or sink, the kitchen installation part (4) on its outer edge ( 5) is aligned with the top (6) of the worktop (3) and the worktop (3) in the area of the installation opening (2) is formed integrally with the worktop (3) as a bevel (7) of the edge surface of the installation opening (2) Support section, characterized in that the kitchen installation part (4) is assigned at least one support component (8) corresponding to the bevel (7) of the support section, on or on which the support component (8) is supported and on which the kitchen installation part (4) rests. Kitchen installation part (4), in particular hob or sink, for flush installation in an installation opening (2) of a worktop (3), the kitchen installation part (4) being aligned on its outer edge (5) with the top (6) of the worktop (3) and the worktop (3) in the region of the installation opening (2) has a support section which is formed integrally with the worktop (3) as a bevel (7) of the edge surface of the installation opening (2), characterized in that the kitchen installation part (4) has at least one Corresponding support component (8) is assigned to the bevel (7) of the support section, on or on which the support component (8) is supported and on which the kitchen installation part (4) rests. Kitchen installation arrangement or kitchen installation part according to claim 1 or 2, characterized characterized in that the support member (8) has a downward support section (9) to bear on the bevel (7) and with one in the installation opening (2) directed horizontal section (10) and that, preferably, the inclination of the support section (9) at least substantially the inclination of the Bevel (7) corresponds. Kitchen installation arrangement or kitchen installation part according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the support component (8) as a circumferential, in particular one-piece frame is formed, which is particularly self-locking in the installation opening (2) can be inserted, and that, preferably, the support component (8) connected to the bevel (7) via the support section (9), in particular is glued. Kitchen installation arrangement (1) with a worktop (3) which has an installation opening (2) and at least one kitchen installation part (4) which can be inserted flush in the installation opening (2), in particular a hob or sink, the kitchen installation part (4) on its outer edge ( 5) is aligned with the top (6) of the worktop (3), and wherein the worktop (3) in the region of the installation opening (2) has a support section formed in one piece with the worktop (3), characterized in that the support section as a gradation (11) the edge surface of the installation opening (2) is formed with a horizontal section (10) on or on which the kitchen installation part (4) is supported indirectly or directly. Kitchen installation part (4), in particular hob or sink, for flush installation in an installation opening (2) of a worktop (3), the kitchen installation part (4) being aligned on its outer edge (5) with the top (6) of the worktop (3) and the worktop (3) in the area of the installation opening (2) has a support section formed in one piece with the work surface (3), characterized in that the support section as a step (11) of the edge surface of the installation opening (2) with a horizontal section ( 10) is formed on or on which the built-in kitchen part (4) is supported indirectly or directly. Kitchen installation arrangement or kitchen installation part according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that a particularly continuously adjustable and on the kitchen installation part (4) acting height adjustment device (12) is provided. Kitchen installation arrangement or kitchen installation part according to claim 7, characterized in that the height adjustment device (12) at least one in particular has actuatable adjusting screw (13) from the underside of the worktop (3) and that, preferably, the adjusting screw (13) against the kitchen installation part (4) adjacent, in particular elastic spacer (14) acts. Kitchen installation arrangement or kitchen installation part according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that in the horizontal section (10) of the support member a plurality of holes for self-tapping set screws or Threaded holes for set screws (13) are provided. Kitchen installation arrangement or kitchen installation part according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that in the horizontal section (10) of the gradation (11) a plurality of threaded holes or holes with one each Threaded sleeve, each for set screws (13) are provided. Kitchen installation arrangement or kitchen installation part according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the support section runs all the way around the Installation opening (2) is provided. Kitchen installation arrangement or kitchen installation part according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the worktop (3) consists of a mineral Material such as granite or quartz, or a composite material with at least two materials, such as mineral material-plastic, especially granite-acrylic or quartz acrylic. Kitchen installation arrangement or kitchen installation part according to one of claims 5 to 12, characterized in that the horizontal section (10) of the gradation (11) when using a composite material at the transition of one material the other material is provided. Kitchen installation arrangement or kitchen installation part according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that in the installed state between the Kitchen installation part (4) and the worktop (3) a gap (17) is provided that preferably, the column (17) with a sealant (18), in particular silicone, sealed and that, preferably, in addition to the sealant introduced into the gap (17) (18) no other fastening means for fastening the kitchen installation part (4) are provided in the installation opening (2). Kitchen installation arrangement or kitchen installation part according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the front edge of the kitchen installation part (4) has a bevel that the slope of the bevel the edge of the kitchen installation part (4) of the inclination of the bevel (7) of the Support section essentially corresponds.

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