EP3911203B1 - Support part, construction kit for piece of furniture, piece of furniture and corresponding use - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a support part for a piece of furniture, with a top and a bottom, with a downwardly open recess being formed in the bottom.

Such support parts are known, for example, as shelves in system furniture and other pieces of furniture, in particular cupboards or shelves.

It is known to equip such support parts with lighting means in order to achieve interesting optical effects, particularly when using transparent doors.

The invention further relates to a furniture kit and a piece of furniture.

It is known to assemble pieces of furniture, in particular as system furniture, from individual parts such as support parts, for example as parts of carcasses, doors, drawers and the like. For this purpose, it is favorable for industrial production of the individual parts if the individual parts form a modular furniture kit in which one and the same individual part can be used in different variants of furniture.

Out of CN 203 016 692 U a table is known that has an integrated water dispensing device from which hot and cold drinking water can be taken directly at the table on the top.

The publications US 1,840,033A , EP 2 862 835 A1 , WO 2016/007530 A1 and US 2017/203946 A1 each disclose dispensing devices for drinks and food, like you for the quick serving of alcoholic drinks, for example, were already used in the prior art; However, these are complex devices that are not assigned to any specific part of a piece of furniture.

Out of JP 2013 192813 A a mirror cabinet for a bathroom is also known, which has a structural unit 300 that can be integrated into the mirror cabinet by means of a panel (parts 461 and 463). This structural unit also has a water hose, which is freely suspended on a spring in an external receiving space and supplies water to a water dispensing unit, which in turn is led outwards through a lateral inclined surface of the unit 300.

Based on this background, the invention is based on the object of increasing the design options for pieces of furniture.

To solve this problem, the features of claim 1 are provided according to the invention. In particular, according to the invention, in order to solve the problem with a carrier part of the type described above, it is proposed that a liquid outlet is inserted into the recess and that in the carrier part is formed with a line guide in which at least one connection line to the liquid outlet is arranged. The advantage here is that a structurally simple way of integrating water-conducting functionality into a piece of furniture is described, without the piece of furniture itself having to be water-resistant. For this purpose, the invention takes advantage of the fact that the carrier part and the piece of furniture as a whole can be protected from liquid, in particular from water, by laying at least one closed connection line in the cable routing.

One advantage of the invention is that a metal base body of a fitting can be omitted. Weight can thus be saved, which has an advantageous effect on transportability and/or manufacturing costs.

The liquid outlet can be set up to dispense water in its pure form or with additional components, drinks, cleaning agents or other liquid substances.

The liquid outlet can be designed as an angle piece. Thus, an inflow direction along the carrier part can be redirected into an outflow direction transverse to the carrier part.

In an advantageous embodiment it can be provided that the carrier part is plate-shaped. A compact design can thus be achieved in which the piece of furniture does not have to have large dimensions after being equipped with a water-conducting functionality according to the invention. The invention has recognized that the at least one connecting line and the liquid outlet fit well into a plate-shaped structure be integrated. In particular, it can be provided that the carrier part is designed as an insert shelf. This means that the liquid outlet can be positioned flexibly.

In an advantageous embodiment it can be provided that the carrier part is detachably connected to a body of the piece of furniture. The advantage here is that the carrier part is easily replaceable, for example for maintenance purposes, and/or that the carrier part can be easily retrofitted. For example, the carrier part can be designed as an insert shelf.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can alternatively or additionally be provided that the carrier part is movably arranged on a body of the piece of furniture, for example on the body already mentioned. This makes it possible, for example, to design the carrier part to be horizontally and/or vertically displaceable. Horizontal movability, for example similar to a drawer, can be advantageous in order to better fill large containers. Vertical movability can be advantageous to better fill tall containers. Here it is particularly advantageous to realize infinitely variable adjustability. It is also possible to combine such displaceability with a corresponding displaceability of a washbasin.

The carrier part can also be arranged so that it can rotate or pivot, for example about a horizontal or vertical axis. This enables the formation of a fold-away liquid-carrying functionality. It is also possible to combine such pivotability with a corresponding pivotability of a washbasin. This means that the liquid-carrying functionality can be kept available in a very space-saving manner when not in use.

In an advantageous embodiment it can be provided that the carrier part is designed as part of a body of the piece of furniture. An alternative is thus described as to how the at least one connection line can be integrated in a simple manner without having to significantly increase the external dimensions.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that an actuation mechanism for a valve that blocks or releases the at least one connection line is arranged on the piece of furniture. This means that the liquid outlet can be easily turned off and on. For example, the actuation mechanism can be arranged on the carrier part. The advantage here is that a functional unit can be provided that can be easily retrofitted or installed without requiring specific specialist knowledge of the water connection. The valve can also be designed as a temperature-dependent switching valve and/or as a mixing valve.

In an advantageous embodiment it can be provided that a valve, for example the valve already mentioned, is attached to the carrier part. The advantage is that the water-carrying functionality is easily attached and can be installed with the support part.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can alternatively or additionally be provided that the liquid outlet is attached to the carrier part. An alternative variant is thus described as to how the water-carrying functionality can be permanently integrated. It is particularly favorable if both the liquid outlet and the valve are attached to the carrier part. This allows the at least one connection line, which connects the valve and the

Liquid outlet can be connected, strain relief.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that a valve, for example the valve already mentioned, is connected to the liquid outlet via a flexible hose. This makes it easy to install and attach the valve and the liquid outlet to the carrier part.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the carrier part is made of wood and/or wood fibers or is at least coated on the outside with wood or is designed to contain wood. This opens up interesting design options, for example in the kitchen and bathroom areas. For example, the carrier part can be made of a composite material, in particular WPC (wood-plastic composite, wood-polymer composite material).

The carrier part can also be made of sheet metal, metal, ceramic, acrylic and/or polymer, for example in a sandwich construction, in particular in conjunction with a wood-containing component. The carrier part can also be milled, cast and/or glued together. This means that robust furniture can be created.

According to the invention, the at least one connection line is arranged between the top and the bottom. For example, it can be provided that the at least one connection line is arranged concealed. Thus, a surface on which the at least one connection line is arranged can be used for other purposes, for example as a storage area, and/or designed to be visually appealing and/or easy to maintain.

In an advantageous embodiment it can be provided that the cable routing is milled into the carrier part. The cable routing can therefore be produced mechanically and/or in an industrial manufacturing process.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that the cable routing is arranged between two plates forming the top and bottom. It can be provided here that the line routing is formed in a cavity structure, for example a honeycomb structure or a lamella structure. The invention takes advantage of the fact that cavities in a lightweight structure can be used for at least one connecting cable and accessories.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that an actuation mechanism, for example the actuation mechanism already mentioned, has a pilot valve with which the valve can be controlled as the main valve. This means that switching on and off can be carried out in a simple manner with a low actuation force. The invention makes use of the fact that an actuation force with a pilot valve can be amplified by the pressure of water present.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that at least one control line of the pilot valve is arranged in a control line guide in the carrier part. The pilot valve can thus be arranged at a distance from the main valve, for example outside the carrier part. For example, several control lines can be provided to form a mixing valve.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided that an actuating element is guided outwards from the valve or, for example, the pilot valve already mentioned, in the carrier part. This can for example be provided via a mechanical, magnetic or electrical, in particular inductive, capacitive or galvanic, coupling.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the actuating element is guided outwards on a side edge of the carrier part. The actuating element can therefore be placed in an easily accessible manner.

In an advantageous embodiment it can be provided that the liquid outlet is a water outlet. A water flow can thus be created.

In particular, to form a system piece of furniture in which a user can assemble it themselves, a preferred application provides a furniture piece kit with at least one support part according to the invention, in particular as described above and / or according to one of the claims directed to a support part. This means that assembly outside of a production workshop can easily be carried out by non-specialists. A modular system can therefore also be created in that, for example, a uniform support part with the water-conducting functionality can be used in different pieces of furniture, for example with different heights.

With the invention, a piece of furniture can thus be formed with at least one support part according to the invention, in particular as described above and/or according to one of the claims directed to a support part. This enables a space-saving integration of water-carrying functionality into pieces of furniture such as bookshelves, and separate washbasins and the like are unnecessary. This is particularly advantageous when furnishing with a limited living space.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided in the piece of furniture that a washbasin is arranged below the support part. This means that a drainage system for escaping water can be easily integrated into the piece of furniture. A washbasin or sink can be easily integrated into an ordinary piece of furniture.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided in the piece of furniture that the support part is arranged on the piece of furniture in a height-adjustable manner. This means that an exit height, for example above a sink, can be easily integrated.

In an advantageous embodiment, it can be provided in the piece of furniture that the valve can be connected to a water extraction point via a line laid in or behind a wall of the piece of furniture. This means that a supply of water can be easily concealed from a user. For example, it can be provided that the line is laid in a rear wall or behind a rear wall, for example on this. The invention takes advantage of the fact that there is often enough space on the rear wall or in the rear wall to accommodate the line. The cable can be easily routed to the ground. From there it can be connected to a water extraction point, such as a corner valve.

A preferred application provides for the use of a support part according to the invention, in particular as described above and/or according to one of the claims directed to a support part, of a piece of furniture for receiving and fastening a water outlet and at least one connecting line. A waterproof design of the support part or other parts of the piece of furniture is therefore not necessary.

The invention will now be described in more detail using exemplary embodiments, but is not limited to these exemplary embodiments. Further exemplary embodiments result from combining the features of individual or several protection claims with one another and/or with individual or several features of the exemplary embodiments.

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ein erfindungsgemäßes Trägerteil in einer Ansicht auf die vordere Seitenkante mit einer Detaildarstellung,

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das Trägerteil aus Fig. 1 mit abgenommener Oberseite,

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das Trägerteil gemäß Fig. 2 in einer Draufsicht von oben,

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das Trägerteil aus Fig. 1 bis 3 in einer Explosionsdarstellung schräg von oben vorn,

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die Ausgestaltung gemäß Fig. 4 in Explosionsdarstellung schräg von oben hinten,

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ein weiteres erfindungsgemäßes Trägerteil in einer Ansicht von vorn (obere Bildhälfte) und in einer Detaildarstellung (untere Bildhälfte),

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das Trägerteil gemäß Fig. 6 in einem Horizontalschnitt,

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das Trägerteil aus Fig. 6 in einem Vertikalschnitt,

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das aufgeschnittene Trägerteil aus Fig. 7 in einer Explosionsdarstellung.

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ein erfindungsgemäßes Trägerteil in einem Möbelstück in einer Ansicht schräg von oben,

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das Möbelstück aus Fig. 10 in einer Ansicht schräg von unten,

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das Möbelstück aus Fig. 10 in einer Ansicht von hinten,

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ein erfindungsgemäßes Trägerteil in einer höhenverstellbaren Anordnung an einem Möbelstück,

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das Möbelstück aus Fig. 13, wobei das Trägerteil in einer anderen Position am Möbelstück angeordnet ist, in einer Ansicht von schräg unten,

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ein erfindungsgemäßes Trägerteil mit einer Fernbetätigung und

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eine Funktionsdarstellung eines bestimmungsgemäßen Gebrauchs der Erfindung in einer Gesamtansicht (rechts) und einer Detailvergrößerung (links).

It shows:

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a support part according to the invention in a view of the front side edge with a detailed representation,

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the carrier part Fig. 1 with the top removed,

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the carrier part according to Fig. 2 in a top view from above,

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the carrier part Fig. 1 to 3 in an exploded view diagonally from above,

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the design according to Fig. 4 in an exploded view diagonally from above and behind,

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Another carrier part according to the invention in a view from the front (upper half of the picture) and in a detailed view (lower half of the picture),

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the carrier part according to Fig. 6 in a horizontal section,

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the carrier part Fig. 6 in a vertical section,

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the cut carrier part Fig. 7 in an exploded view.

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a support part according to the invention in a piece of furniture in a view obliquely from above,

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the piece of furniture Fig. 10 in a view diagonally from below,

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the piece of furniture Fig. 10 in a view from behind,

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a support part according to the invention in a height-adjustable arrangement on a piece of furniture,

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the piece of furniture Fig. 13 , whereby the carrier part is arranged in a different position on the piece of furniture, in a view obliquely from below,

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a carrier part according to the invention with a remote control and

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a functional representation of an intended use of the invention in an overall view (right) and an enlargement of details (left).

The Figures 1 to 5 show an exemplary embodiment according to the invention and are described together.

A support part 1 according to the invention, here designed as a shelf 2 for example, is part of a piece of furniture 3 (cf. Fig. 13 ) educated.

The carrier part 1 has a top 4 and a bottom 5, which can be defined by the position of use. The top is formed on an upper part 6, the underside 5 on a lower part 7.

A recess 8 is formed on the underside 5.

A liquid outlet 9 is arranged in the recess 8 and is directed downwards so that water 10 can flow out perpendicular to the underside (cf. Fig. 16 ).

A cable guide 11 is incorporated into the carrier part 1, into which at least one connecting cable 12 is inserted. The liquid outlet 9 is connected to the at least one connection line 12 for supplying water.

The liquid outlet 9 is designed as an angle piece 13 in the exemplary embodiment. The angle piece 13 deflects a direction of flow 14, which runs parallel to the top 5 and the bottom 5, into an outlet direction 15.

Fig. 10 to 12 show a possible use of the carrier part 1 on a piece of furniture 3.

The carrier part 1 is designed as a shelf 16 which is inserted into a body 17 of the piece of furniture 3. In further exemplary embodiments, the support part 1 is designed as part of the body 17, for example as part of a side wall or a top or a bottom or a stabilizing wall between the top and the bottom.

In the Fig. 1 to 5 It can be seen that an actuation mechanism 18 is arranged on the carrier part 1, with which a valve 19 can be actuated.

The valve 19 is connected to a flexible hose 20 which opens into the liquid outlet 9 at its other end and thus forms at least one connection line 12.

The liquid outlet 9 and the valve 19 are attached to the carrier part 1, whereby the hose 20 is relieved.

Fig. 6 to 8 show a further carrier part 1 according to the invention. Structurally and/or functionally similar or identical components and functional units to the previous exemplary embodiment are designated with the same reference numerals and are not described separately again.

The carrier part 1 after Fig. 6 to 8 is manufactured as a plate 21 in a lightweight construction with a honeycomb structure 22 or a lamellar structure inside in a manner known per se. The lightweight structure leaves internal free spaces 23 for forming the line guide 11 and for accommodating the liquid outlet 9, the at least one connecting line 12, the actuating mechanism 18 and the valve 19.

The plate 21 can also be made of solid wood or the like, with the free spaces 23 being milled.

The at least one connection line 12 is designed as a rigid tube 38. In further exemplary embodiments, the at least one connection line 12 is designed as a flexible hose.

The valve 19 has a pilot valve 24 in a manner known per se, with which a main valve 25 can be controlled. For this purpose, the main valve 25 has a membrane which can be controlled with a water pressure applied to the main valve 25 depending on a switching position of the pilot valve 24. For this purpose, a control line 26 can be formed inside the valve 19, with which water can be guided in a manner known per se into or out of a pressure chamber 27, which is delimited by the membrane. The control line 26 can be designed as a relief opening in the membrane already mentioned. In further exemplary embodiments, the at least one control line is designed as a separate control line.

The pilot valve 24 can be actuated via an actuating element 28 of the actuating mechanism 18.

Fig. 1 to 5 show the case that the actuating element 28 is formed directly on the pilot valve 24.

Fig. 6 to 8 show the case in which the actuating element 28 is mechanically coupled to the pilot valve 24 via a mechanical coupling 29, here a control rod 30.

In further exemplary embodiments, the actuating element 28 is coupled to the valve 19 in a different way, for example via a Bowden cable or a gear.

In the exemplary embodiments shown, the actuating element 28 is formed on a front side edge 31 of the carrier part 1. In further exemplary embodiments, the actuating element 28 is arranged on the top, the bottom and/or another side edge.

The carrier parts 1 shown and described each form part of a furniture kit with which, for example, a piece of furniture 3 according to one of the Figures 4 to 16 can be formed.

A sink 32 can be formed below the liquid outlet 9.

The body 17 each has side walls 33 and a rear wall 34. A line 35 is guided through the rear wall 34.

The valve 19 can thus be connected via the line 35 to a water extraction point (not shown), for example a fitting or an angle valve.

The Figures 13 and 14 show the case in which the carrier part 1 can be attached to the body 17 as a shelf 16 at different heights. Here too one can Figure 12 the line 35 can be led out on the rear wall 34.

In one embodiment, a hole can be made in the rear wall 34 at the appropriate position of the shelf 16 during assembly, for example by drilling or breaking out a predetermined breaking point.

In a further exemplary embodiment, the rear wall 34 can be composed of several individual parts, for example one individual part being formed with a hole and other individual parts being formed without a hole. By appropriately selecting the dimensions of the individual parts, it can be achieved that the hole can be placed in different positions when the individual parts are put together differently.

In a further exemplary embodiment, the rear wall 34 can be formed in two parts with an upper and a lower part, whereby the upper part can be pushed up like a roller shutter and the lower part can be pushed down like a roller shutter. A dividing line between the parts can thus be moved vertically in order to enable the line 35 to be led out at the dividing line for all positions of the carrier part 1.

In a further exemplary embodiment, the rear wall 34 can be designed in several parts with at least two fixed parts that leave a window between them, and a horizontally displaceable part that covers the window and overlaps the fixed parts. If the hole is introduced into the horizontally movable part, the position of the hole can be adjusted again to the position of the support part.

In further exemplary embodiments, combinations of these options are implemented.

In the exemplary embodiment according to Fig. 15 the actuating element 28 is not arranged on the carrier part 1, but rather away from it, for example in a vanity top 36.

Here, the actuating element 28 can be coupled to the pilot valve 24 via a mechanical coupling 29 or another, for example electronic, coupling. Alternatively, the pilot valve 24 can be separated from the main valve 25 and connected to it via a control line 26. The pilot valve 24 can be arranged directly on the actuating element 28.

The control line 26 can be arranged in a control line guide 37, for example on the back, which can be designed analogously to the line guide 11.

Overall, the valve 19 can be arranged in the carrier part 1 and coupled to the actuating element 28.

Alternatively, the valve 19 can be arranged in or on the vanity top 36 or in or on the washbasin 32 and via a long connection line 12 must be connected to the liquid outlet 9.

Alternatively, the main valve 25 can be arranged in the carrier part 1 and the pilot valve 24 outside the carrier part 1, for example in or on the vanity top 36 or in or on the washbasin 32. The pilot valve 24 is operatively connected to the main valve 25 via the control line 36.

In further exemplary embodiments, the support part 1 is designed as a base of the body 17, and the piece of furniture 3 is arranged for use above a washbasin or a bathtub or shower tray.

In the case of a carrier part 1 according to the invention, it is therefore proposed to lay a liquid outlet 9 with at least one connecting line 12 in a line guide 11 inside the carrier part 1, the liquid outlet 9 opening outwards on an underside 5 of the carrier part 1.

Reference symbol list

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Carrier part

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shelf

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vanity top

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Pipe

Claims (17)

1. Support part (1) for a piece of furniture (3),

   - in particular designed as a shelf board (2) or as part of a carcass, of a door or of a drawer, having

   - an upper side (4) and a lower side (5),

   - wherein a clearance (8) which opens towards the bottom is configured in the lower side (5),
   characterized

   - in that a liquid outlet (9) which opens outwardly on the lower side (5) of the support part (1) is inserted into the clearance (8),

   - in that a valve (19) is connected to the liquid outlet (9) by way of a connecting line (12) in the form of a flexible hose (20),

   - in that a line guide (11), in which the connecting line (12) to the liquid outlet (9) is disposed, is configured in the interior of the support part (1),

   - wherein the line guide (11) is incorporated in the support part (1), and the connecting line (12) is placed into the line guide (11), and

   - in that the connecting line (12) is disposed between the upper side (4) and the lower side (5) of the support part (19,

   - wherein, in a use position of the support part (1), the upper side (4) lies at the top and the lower side (5) lies at the bottom,

   - so that the liquid outlet (9) in the use position is oriented downwards.
2. Support part (1) according to Claim 1, wherein the support part (1) is configured in the shape of a board, in particular as a base insert (16), and/or that the support part (1) is releasably connected to a carcass (17) of the piece of furniture (3) and/or is able to be disposed on the or a carcass (17) so as to be movable, in particular horizontally and/or vertically displaceable, and/or pivotable about at least one preferably horizontal and/or vertical axis.
3. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support part (1) is configured as part of a carcass (17) of a piece of furniture (3) .
4. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an activating mechanism (18) for a valve (19), in particular a valve that switches as a function of temperature, and/or a mixing valve, that blocks or releases the at least one connecting line (12) is disposed on the piece of furniture (3), in particular on the support part (1).
5. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the valve (19) and/or the liquid outlet (9) are/is fastened to the support part (1).
6. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support part (1) is made of wood and/or wood fibres, or is coated with wood at least externally, or contains wood.
7. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one connecting line (12) is disposed so as to be obscured between the upper side (4) and the lower side (5), and/or that the line guide (11) is machined into the support part (1).
8. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the line guide (11) is disposed between two boards (21) that form the upper and lower side (5), in particular wherein the line guide (11) is configured in a honeycomb structure (22).
9. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the or an activating mechanism (18) has a pilot valve (24) by way of which the valve (19) as the primary valve (25) is actuatable.
10. Support part (1) according to Claim 9, wherein at least one control line (26) of the pilot valve (24) is disposed in a control line guide (37) in the support part (1).
11. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an activation element (28) is led outwards from the valve (19) or from a or the pilot valve (24) in the support part (1), in particular by way of a mechanical coupling (29) and/or on a lateral edge (31) of the support part (1).
12. Support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid outlet is a water outlet.
13. Construction kit for a piece of furniture, having at least one support part (1) according to one of the preceding claims.
14. Piece of furniture (3) having at least one support part (1) according to one of preceding Claims 1 to 12, in particular wherein the support part (1) is horizontally disposed.
15. Piece of furniture (3) according to Claim 14, wherein a basin (32) is disposed below the support part (1), and/or that the support part (1) is disposed so as to be height-adjustable on the piece of furniture (3).
16. Piece of furniture (3) according to Claim 14 or 15, wherein the valve (19) is able to be connected to a water retrieval point by way of a line (35) which is installed in or behind a wall (33), in particular a rear wall (34), of the piece of furniture (3).
17. Use of a support part (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 12 of a piece of furniture (3),

    - for receiving and fastening

    - a water outlet and

    - at least one connecting line (12),

    - wherein, for this purpose, a line guide (11) is incorporated in the support part (1), and

    - the connecting line (12) is placed into the line guide (11),

    in particular for forming a construction kit for a piece of furniture according to Claim 13 and/or for forming a piece of furniture (3) according to one of Claims 14 to 16.

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