EP2010020A1 - Schminktisch mit einstellbarem spiegel - Google Patents

Schminktisch mit einstellbarem spiegel

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EP2010020A1
EP2010020A1 EP07755800A EP07755800A EP2010020A1 EP 2010020 A1 EP2010020 A1 EP 2010020A1 EP 07755800 A EP07755800 A EP 07755800A EP 07755800 A EP07755800 A EP 07755800A EP 2010020 A1 EP2010020 A1 EP 2010020A1
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Prior art keywords
mirror
support
cover
bottom panel
vanity
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French (fr)
Inventor
Alex Le Tourneau
Michael Kohlman
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Kohler Co
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Kohler Co
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B67/00—Chests; Dressing-tables; Medicine cabinets or the like; Cabinets characterised by the arrangement of drawers
    • A47B67/005—Mirror cabinets; Dressing-tables
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C15/00—Purses, bags, luggage or other receptacles covered by groups A45C1/00 - A45C11/00, combined with other objects or articles
    • A45C15/04—Purses, bags, luggage or other receptacles covered by groups A45C1/00 - A45C11/00, combined with other objects or articles with mirrors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/005—Toiletry cases

Definitions

  • patent 1 ,443,858 discloses a mirror combined with a storage cabinet such that when a tilted receptacle is swung outwardly toward the front of the cabinet, a pair of pivoted links are moved upwardly and outwardly to both raise a top cover and swing a hinged mirror outwardly to a viewing position at the top of the cabinet.
  • the invention provides a vanity cabinet comprising a bottom panel, an upstanding rear support at the rear of the bottom panel, a front support pivotably secured at the front of the bottom, two opposing side walls and a cover pivotably secured over the bottom panel to the rear support.
  • the cover is adapted to be raised and lowered over the bottom panel and supported in spaced relation to the bottom panel by the front support when lowered.
  • the cover exposes a rigid mirror support pivotably secured to the underside of the cover.
  • the mirror support contains a mirror pivotably secured to the mirror support.
  • the mirror support is movably supported by bearings positioned on each side wall.
  • the mirror is pivotable to different angular positions with respect to the mirror support. Further, the mirror support itself is pivotable to different angular positions with respect to the cover.
  • the bearings movably support the mirror support between the rear and front supports to allow automatic pivotal movement of the mirror support away from the cover and over and along the bottom panel to an upright position for viewing of the mirror when the cover is raised.
  • the mirror and mirror support automatically pivot downwardly and outwardly away from the cover to position the mirror for unobstructed close-up viewing when the cover is raised.
  • the vanity of the present invention also comprises a drawer member slidingly mounted to the side walls of the invention.
  • the front support is pivotably secured to the bottom panel, thereby allowing the front support to be lowered to access the drawer member.
  • the present vanity presents several advantages over the prior art. For instance, the mirror is pivotable both in relation to the cover and the mirror support.
  • the vanity of the present invention provides additional storage in the form of a drawer.
  • the drawer does not need to be accessed to use the mirror.
  • FIG. 1 is a left front perspective view of the vanity apparatus of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a left front perspective view of the vanity of FIG. 1 with the mirror exposed;
  • FIG. 3 is a side view showing the interior of the vanity of FIGS. 1 and 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a side view of the vanity of FIGS. 1 and 2 with the mirror opened and the drawer pulled out;
  • FIG. 5 is a side view showing the interior of the vanity of FIGS. 1 and 2 with the mirror and drawer hidden;
  • FIG. 6 is a side view of the vanity showing the mirror opened and tilted for close-up viewing and the front cover opened.
  • the vanity 10 comprises a bottom panel 12, an upstanding rear support 14 at the rear of the bottom panel 12, a front support 16 pivotably secured at the front of the bottom panel 12, two opposing side walls 18 and a cover 20 pivotably secured over the bottom panel 12 to the rear support 14.
  • the cover 20 is preferably pivotably secured over the bottom panel by means of a hidden hinge 34 as shown in FIG. 2.
  • a hidden hinge 34 as shown in FIG. 2.
  • other pivoting structures may be used.
  • the vanity 10 also comprises a rigid mirror support 22 pivotably secured to the underside of the cover 20.
  • the mirror support 22 is preferably secured to the underside of the cover 20 via standard piano hinges 36 mounted at opposing ends of the mirror support 22.
  • the mirror support 22 is preferably movably supported by bearings 26 positioned on each side wall 18. In a preferred version, the mirror support 22 is pivotable to different angular positions along the length of the bearings 26. In this regard, the position of the mirror support 22 may be adjusted with respect to the cover 20 when the cover 20 is raised.
  • the mirror support 22 supports a mirror 24 pivotably secured to the mirror support 22.
  • the mirror 24 is preferably pivotable to different angular positions with respect to the mirror support 22.
  • the mirror 24 may pivots on the mirror support 22 via a hinge 23.
  • the mirror support 22 preferably pivots out to expose a center section mirror (not shown) that rotates 180 degrees.
  • the mirror may comprises a regular mirror on one side and a 2X magnifying mirror on the opposing side.
  • the user may sit in front of the vanity 10 (not shown) and raise the cover 20. This causes the mirror support 22 and mirror 24 to automatically slide downwardly and outwardly away from the cover 20 along the bearings 26.
  • the user may secure the mirror support 22 in a given position along the bearings 26.
  • the user may also further adjust the position of the mirror 24 by pivoting the mirror 24 along its pivot 23. This allows the user to easily adjust the position of the mirror 24 to accommodate, for instance, a taller person, without having to adjust the position of the mirror support 22.
  • the cover 20 is preferably adapted to be raised and lowered over the bottom panel 12. Once raised, the cover 20 is preferably supported in position by the mirror support. However, once lowered, the cover 20 is preferably supported in spaced relation to the bottom panel 12 by the front support 16.
  • the vanity 10 further comprises a drawer member 28 slidingly mounted within the vanity 10. As seen in FIG. 4, the drawer member 28 may be slidingly removed from within the vanity 10 by lowering the front panel 16 and pulling the drawer 28 outwardly from the vanity 10. In a preferred version the drawer 28 moves along bearings 30 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) mounted along the insides of side walls 18. The vanity 10 therefore provides additional storage for the user.
  • drawer member 28 does not have to be accessed to access the mirror 24.
  • the vanity 10 is preferably contained within a single unit.
  • a user may collapse the cover 20, thus moving the mirror support 22 and mirror 24 along the bearings 26 until the mirror support 22 and mirror 24 are collapsed within the vanity 10.
  • the cover 20 is preferably closed over the mirror support 22 and mirror 24.
  • the front cover 16 may be supported in the open position by a hinge 32.
  • the front cover 16 preferably has a scalloped surface which corresponds to the front edge
  • the vanity 10 is intended for installation in a counter top (along lines 5 as seen in FIG. 1) for use in a bathroom or dressing room.
  • the countertop may or may not include a lavatory mounted there through at one side. Therefore, the directional terms in this patent are used with that type of installation in mind.
  • the vanity 10 may also be used in combination with other cabinet systems. Thus, terms such as “front”, “rear”, “upper”, “lower”, and
  • side should be interpreted in an analogous manner when the vanity 10 is used for a given type of installation.
  • the present invention provides a vanity apparatus that contains an adjustable mirror and removable drawer for installation in a countertop apparatus.
EP07755800A 2006-04-20 2007-04-19 Schminktisch mit einstellbarem spiegel Withdrawn EP2010020A1 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US79361006P 2006-04-20 2006-04-20
PCT/US2007/009663 WO2007124051A1 (en) 2006-04-20 2007-04-19 Vanity cabinet having adjustable mirror
US11/737,241 US20070247038A1 (en) 2006-04-20 2007-04-19 Vanity Cabinet Having Adjustable Mirror

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EP2010020A1 true EP2010020A1 (de) 2009-01-07

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