US20170164734A1 - Modular Outdoor Cabinetry System - Google Patents
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Abstract
A modular outdoor cabinetry system that can be easily assembled from standardized, prefabricated parts, and can be modified or disassembled with ease. The system consists of corner posts and panels that can be assembled into cabinets of various sizes. The cabinets may be configured as standard cabinets having one or more opening doors or may be configured as specialty cabinets with different kits. A bar kit enables a cabinet to include a raised bar, a sink kit enables a cabinet to house a sink, a grill kit enables a cabinet to house a grill, a drawer kit enables a cabinet to include drawers, a refrigerator kit enables a cabinet to house a refrigerator and a trash can kit enables a cabinet to house a trash can. The cabinets are configured to enable the exterior of the cabinets to be changed in an easy manner.
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- This application claims the priority under 35 USC §119 of Provisional Application 62/266,873 filed on Dec. 14, 2015, entitled “Outdoor Cabinetry System and Assembly” and having Richard Thomas Steele and John Rutkiewicz as inventors. Application 62/266,873 is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- Outdoor entertainment solidified itself as a premier form of social gathering with the invention of the charcoal grill in the 1950s. Driven by the grilling activity's increasing popularity, particularly in the United States where backyard space was plentiful, everyone began to move their parties outside the home during the warm spring and summer months. With more functions taking place outside, the public began to demand increased functionality from their outside space. By the 1990s, the concept of indoor/outdoor living had become ingrained in American culture, and the grill had become a ubiquitous presence on the patios of American families. Today, trends in design space consumption have moved many traditional aspects of the home to the backyard, where many people have demanded the same utility and comfort they enjoy inside. As such, many backyards now mimic the functionalities of modern living rooms, dining rooms, and kitchens.
- Kitchen spaces in the backyard may range from a simple grill to a full-fledged, full-service system. Many people have decided their outdoor kitchens should be able to handle everything from set-up to clean-up, all without entering the house. To that end, outdoor kitchen systems began to be developed with cabinets for utensils, silverware, and china, as well as enclosures for grilling and refrigerator appliances. Such systems typically need to be custom-built to the unique specifications of the homeowner, which makes them quite expensive. Their expense is compounded because they necessitate extensive labor, as well as construction and masonry expertise to install. Moreover, typical systems are permanently installed, making them immovable and difficult to repair, replace, or reconfigure.
- Some outdoor kitchen systems include prefabricated cabinets instead of custom designs, which claim to offer quicker and more cost-effective outdoor cabinetry to the homeowner. Despite their claims, however, most prefabricated cabinets still require the work of a skilled craftsman to install. For example, most require an installer to cutout openings to accommodate different features such as grills, refrigerators, sinks, doors, cabinets or the like. Also, they are typically covered with stone or brick to finish the exterior which requires masonry and/or construction expertise. Regardless of claims that such systems are able to be knocked down and relocated easily, they are difficult to disassemble and not displaceable after the exterior finish is applied.
- There exists a need for an outdoor modular cabinetry system that provides the functionality of an outdoor kitchen outdoor space that can be tailored to the owner's needs and preferences. The system should provide the quality a custom designed outdoor kitchen system, with the added flexibility for the owner to be able to relocate, rearrange, disassemble, and reassemble the modular system with relative ease.
- Some embodiments of the present invention are illustrated as an example and are not limited by the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references may indicate similar elements and in which:
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an example corner post that is used for a modular outdoor cabinetry system, according to one embodiment. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of an example panel being secured to the example corner post ofFIG. 1 , according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 3A-F illustrate different views of an example standard cabinet, according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an example center post, according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 5A-D illustrate various views of an example bar kit and an example bar cabinet having a raised bar, according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 6A-E illustrate various views of an example grill insert and an example grill cabinet for housing a grill, according to various embodiments. -
FIG. 7 illustrate an example sink cabinet, according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 8A-B illustrates an example refrigerator kit and a refrigerator cabinet for housing a refrigerator, according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 9A-C illustrates an example trashcan insert and an example trashcan cabinet to house and hide a trashcan therewithin, according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 10A-E illustrate several views of an example faceplate and an example drawer cabinet, according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 11A-B illustrate exploded and perspective views of an example 90 degree corner cabinet, according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 12A-B illustrate exploded and perspective views of an example 45 degree corner cabinet, according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 13A-B illustrate perspective views of an example bracket being utilized to secure corner posts of adjacent cabinets together, according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 14A-B illustrate exploded and perspective views of an example external designer (e.g., patterned) panel, according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 15A-B illustrate perspective views of an example tow kick system, according to one embodiment. -
FIGS. 16A-C illustrate perspective views of several modular outdoor cabinetry systems, according to various embodiments. - The current invention is a modular outdoor cabinetry system that can be easily assembled from standardized, prefabricated parts, disassembled for relocation, and modified to suit the needs and design preferences of the owner, both in functionality and appearance. The system consists of corner posts and panels that can be assembled into cabinets of various sizes. The cabinets may be some standard dimensions for heights (e.g., 30 inches and 36 inches), depths (e.g., 24 and 30 inches) and lengths (e.g., 24, 30, 36, 42 and 48 inches in length). However, the modular cabinets are not limited to the noted dimensions as the standard dimensions or to standard dimensions.
- The cabinets may be configured as standard cabinets having one or more opening doors or may be configured as specialty cabinets with different kits utilized with some of the standard components. For example, a bar kit enables a cabinet to include a raised portion to act as a bar, a sink kit enables a cabinet to house a sink, a grill kit enables a cabinet to house a grill, a drawer kit enables a cabinet to include drawers, a refrigerator kit enables a cabinet to house a refrigerator and a trash can kit enables a cabinet to house a trash can. The type of specialty cabinets is not limited to the above noted examples.
- The cabinets are designed so that they can easily be assembled and connected together to enable a customer to build a modular outdoor cabinetry system in any number of configurations. The cabinets are configured to enable the exterior of the cabinets to be changed in an easy manner. The cabinets may easily be disconnected, rearranged and/or reconfigured. The modular cabinets of the current invention provide the customer with quality outdoor cabinets that can easily be assembled and configured in numerous fashions and also modified (e.g., added to, subtracted from, moved, reconfigured) as desired without the need for an installation company.
- The cabinets are designed for use in various temperatures (high and low) and weather conditions (e.g., rain, snow, sun). The materials utilized in the cabinets are selected to maximize longevity and minimize rust and degradation. According to one embodiment, the various parts making up the cabinets are stainless steel. However, the current invention is not limited to stainless steel and may be other materials that can be used outdoors.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of anexample corner post 100 that is used for modular outdoor cabinetry system, according to one embodiment. Thecorner post 100 includes afirst flange 110 and asecond flange 120 to secure to panels that are utilized as walls of the modular outdoor cabinets. The panels will be secured to thecorner pieces 100 rather than being secured to each other in some fashion as is typical with cabinets. Theflanges flanges flange holes 130 may be used for receiving a screw, rivet or the like in order to provide the connection to the other components (e.g., panels). Alternatively, theflanges - According to one embodiment, the
corner piece 100 includes a body that supports theflanges corner post 100 is configured as an open square post having twofull sides partial sides flanges flanges sides flange flange side side -
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of an exampleexterior wall panel 200 being secured to theexample corner post 100, according to one embodiment. Thepanel 200 is secured to theflange 120 and has a thickness approximately equal to the depth ofside 170 so that it is approximately in alignment with theside 150. As illustrated, thepanel 200 may include holes (e.g., threaded holes) in alignment with theholes 130 in theflange 120 so that they can be connected using screws, rivets or the like. It should be noted that the screws, rivets or the like would be inserted from internal to the cabinet so they were not visible external to the cabinet. Alternatively, thepanel 200 may connect to theflange 120 using push tabs, hooks or other connection devices that do not require tools. In such an embodiment, at least some of the holes in thepanel 200 and theflange 110 may not be required. - The
corner post 100 illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2 is in no way intended to be limited to the illustrated embodiments. Rather, acorner post 100 capable of acting as a corner of a cabinet and receiving panels from two sides could have various different configurations without departing from the current scope. Furthermore, if the cabinets were not standard square or rectangle cabinets thecorner post 100 would not be limited to providing a means for connecting the sides of the cabinet at a right angle as illustrated. -
FIGS. 3A-F illustrate different views of an example standard (e.g., two door)cabinet 300, according to various embodiments.FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of a partially installedstandard cabinet 300. Thecabinet 300 includes a plurality of the corner posts 100 being secured to anexample bottom 310 of thecabinet 300. Acorner post 100 may be secured to each corner of the bottom 310 of the cabinet using screws, rivets, or the like 320. While not illustrated a nut, washer or the like may also be utilized to secure the corner posts 100 to the bottom 310. As one skilled in the art would understand theposts 100 and the bottom 310 could be secured to each other in various other manners without departing from the current scope. -
FIG. 3B illustrates a perspective back view of theexample cabinet 300 showing the addition of acenter post 330 along the back of thecabinet 300 and a frontupper support 340 and a backupper support 350. Thepost 330 and thesupports other corner posts 100 to ensure thecabinet 300 is aligned, to provide a location for hinges, magnets or the like that may be required for cabinet doors, and to provide support for counter tops to be installed thereon. Thecenter post 330 may be utilized for additional support along the back wall forcabinets 300 having a length greater than a defined amount (e.g., 24 inches). If thecabinet 300 has a length less than the defined amount, asingle panel 200 may be secured between the two back corner posts 100. If thecabinet 300 has a length greater than the defined amount, thecenter post 330 may be utilized and apanel 200 may be installed between eachcorner post 100 and thecenter post 330. Alternatively, asingle panel 200 may be used and secured in the middle to thecenter post 330. It should be noted that the use of the center post and the distances associated therewith are in no way intended to be limited to the illustrated embodiments. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of anexample center post 330, according to one embodiment. Thecenter post 330 is configured as an open rectangular post having a back 400, twosides flanges sides flanges holes 450 formed therein for securing to the panel(s) 200 using screws, rivets or the like. Alternatively, thepanels 200 and the center post 330 (flanges 430, 440) may be secured via other means, including for example, push tabs, hooks or other connection devices that do not require tools. The back 400 may act as an exterior center post for a cabinet. Apanel 200 may be mounted to an exterior of aflange panel 200 may be configured to extend from theflange side panel 200 had a thickness similar to the depth ofside 170 and was approximately in alignment with theside 150 as illustrated inFIG. 2 ). -
FIGS. 3C-D illustrate an exploded perspective view and a perspective view respectively of theexample cabinet 300, according to one embodiment. Thecabinet 300 includes corner posts 100 at the corners of thecabinet 300 and acenter post 330 at a center of a back wall.Panels 200 are connected between front and back corner posts 100 on the sides of thecabinet 300 and between the back corner posts 100 andcenter post 330 at the back of thecabinet 300. It should be noted that depending on the size of thecabinet 300 that the side and rear panels may have the same or different dimensions. Thecabinet 300 illustratesexterior panels 200 having a thickness that puts them in alignment with exterior walls of the corner posts 100 (as illustrated inFIG. 2 ) on each side of thecabinet 300. Such a configuration would be utilized if both ends of the cabinet were exterior walls in the modular outdoor cabinetry system designed. However, if one or more of the sides was an interior wall of the modular outdoor cabinetry system designed, theexterior panels 200 may be replaced with divider panels (to be discussed in more detail later). - The
panels 200 may be configured to haveholes 210 formed therein (a single hole is identified inFIG. 3C for ease of illustration) that are in alignment with theholes flanges posts panels 200 may be attached to theposts panels 200 and theposts - One or more doors 360 (two illustrated) are pivotally mounted to the
cabinet 300 withhinges 364 or the like. It should be noted that the number ofdoors 360 utilized is configurable and may be based on the size of thecabinet 300 and the size of thedoors 360 desired. The hinges 364 may be attached to thedoors 360 and either the front corner posts 100, the bottom 310, thefront support 340, or some combination thereof. The door(s) 360, the bottom 310, thefront support 340 or some combination thereof may also include magnets or the like (not illustrated for ease) to assist in holding the door(s) 360 closed. The door(s) 360 include a handle(s) 362 for opening. Thecabinet 300 may also include one ormore shelfs 370 in the interior thereof. - The
cabinet 300 may includelegs 380 to lift the cabinet off the ground. Thelegs 380 may be located at the four corners of thecabinet 300. Thelegs 380 may include a screw that is received by threaded holes in thecabinet 300 to secure thelegs 380 to thecabinet 300. The threaded holes may be formed in the bottom 310. Alternatively, the thread holes may be formed in the corner posts 100. Thelegs 380 may include an upper and lower portion where the lower portion may be received within the upper portion. The height of thelegs 380 may be adjusted by turning the lower portion so that more or less of it is received by the upper portion. The configuration of the leg provides for leveling of thecabinet 300. As one skilled in the art would recognize the configuration of the adjustable leg is not limited to the described embodiment. - As previously noted, if one or more sides of the
cabinet 300 are to be internal to the modular cabinetry system then they do not requireexternal wall panels 200. Rather, asimple divider panel 390 may be utilized to separate the cabinets. -
FIG. 3E illustrates a perspective view of anexample divider panel 390 utilized between two corner posts 100. Thedivider panel 390 is thin compared to the corner post 100 (will not be aligned with exterior wall of the corner posts 100). Thedivider panel 390 may be connected to the corner posts 100 using for examples screws, rivets, or the like through aligned holes. Alternatively, thepanels 390 and theposts 100 may be secured via, for example, push tabs, hooks or other connection devices that do not require tools. -
FIG. 3F illustrates a perspective view of the example cabinet utilizingdivider panels 390, according to one embodiment. As illustrated, the cabinet is identical to the cabinet ofFIG. 3D with the exception that theexternal panels 200 on the sides of the cabinet have been replaced with thedivider panels 390. - It should be noted that a standard cabinet is not limited to the embodiments illustrated and discussed with respect to
FIGS. 3A-F . Rather, the illustrated embodiments simply illustrate and describe the modular concept of the cabinets with the use of standard parts such as corner posts and panels. The size of the standard cabinet and the specific configuration (e.g., number or doors, number of exterior panels, number of divider panels, use of center post) may vary based on the design of the modular outdoor cabinetry system. - A standard cabinet, such as the two-door cabinet illustrated in
FIGS. 3A-F or other embodiments of a standard cabinet, may be modified to add a bar extending from the backside of the cabinets (provide support for the counter top extending past the end of the cabinet) or for a raised bar that includes a back splash extending up from the top of the top of the cabinet and the counter top extending backwards therefrom. It should be noted that for a cabinet to include a raised bar that the back corner posts 100, and if included theback center post 330, of such a cabinet may be longer than the front corner posts 100 by the height of the bar. The backupper support 350 may be mounted to the back corner posts 100 and center post at a height equal to height of front corner posts 100. -
FIGS. 5A-D illustrate various views of anexample bar kit 500 and abar cabinet 505 equipped with a raised bar, according to one embodiment.FIG. 5A illustrates a front perspective view of thebar kit 500, according to one embodiment. Thebar kit 500 is generally L-shaped with afirst portion 510 and asecond portion 520. Thebar kit 500 is designed to secure to the back of thecabinet 505 in such a fashion that thefirst portion 510 extends upwards and thesecond portion 520 extends backwards therefrom. Thefirst portion 510 may act as a back splash (e.g., may provide a stainless steel back splash). Thesecond portion 520 may provide the support for a counter top to be secured thereto. The counter top may extend past thesecond portion 520 in either direction as desired (and feasible). According to one embodiment, if thesecond portion 520 is provided as a finished surface it may act as a stainless steel raised bar if that kind of look is desired. It should be noted thatsecond portion 520 may include anindent 525 at the corner abutting thefirst portion 510 so that thecorner post 100 can be received therein. Theindent 525 may not be as thick as the rest of thesecond portion 520 or a side of the second portion may be cut out there. -
FIG. 5B illustrates an exploded view of thebar kit 500 and theposts cabinet 505 it is mounted to. As previously noted, the back corner posts 100 and thecenter post 330 should be longer than the front corner posts by an amount approximately equal to the height of the first portion (backsplash) 510 of thebar kit 500. Thebar kit 500 includes anexternal member 530, asupport member 540, a pair ofcorner connectors 550 and acenter connector 560. Theexternal member 530 includes the first andsecond portions FIG. 5A . Thesupport member 540 is attached to theconnectors external member 530. Theconnectors support member 540 and are to connect to theposts corner connectors 550 are illustrated as a generally L-shaped bracket and thecenter bracket 560 is illustrated generally as two L-shaped brackets connected together separated by a distance approximately equal to width of the back 400 of thecenter post 330. Thecorner connectors 550 have a thickness approximately equal to the thickness of a flange of thecorner post 100 and are secured to the flange with screws, rivets, or the like. Each L bracket of thecenter bracket 560 has a thickness approximately equal to the thickness of flanges of thecenter post 330 and is secured to the flanges of thecenter bracket 330 with screws, rivets, or the like. -
FIG. 5C illustrates a back perspective view of thebar kit 500, according to one embodiment. Theconnectors posts -
FIG. 5D illustrates a perspective view of thebar cabinet 505 with a raised bar. Thebacksplash 510 extends upward from theback support 350 and then thesecond portion 520 extends backwards therefrom for supporting a countertop to act as a raised bar. It should be noted that thebar cabinet 505 illustrated inFIG. 5D includesexternal panels 200 on each side but is not limited thereto. As previously noted, the use of thepanels 200 on the sides is based on the configuration of the modular outdoor cabinetry system the cabinet is utilized therein and whether either side will be an external end of the system. If the sides are internal, theexternal panel 200 may be replaced with thedivider panel 390. - It should be noted that the
bar kit 500 andbar cabinet 505 illustrated inFIGS. 5A-D are for use with a cabinet that includes thecenter post 330 along the back of the cabinet. Thebar kit 500 and thebar cabinet 505 are in no way limited thereto. Rather, abar kit 500 could be designed for cabinets that do not have thecenter post 330 or that have more than one center post. Furthermore, a bar kit could be designed for the side of a cabinet, or the back and side of the cabinet without departing from the current scope. - According to one embodiment, the bar kit may simply provide a bar that extends from the back of the
cabinet 505 and not provide a raised portion. A non-raised bar kit would not include thefirst portion 510 to act as a backsplash and the back corner posts 100 and thecenter post 330 would not be raised. The bar assembly would connect to the cabinet and simply extend past the back of the cabinet. - A standard cabinet, such as the two-door cabinet illustrated in
FIGS. 3A-F , may be modified to support a grill being housed therein. In order to do this thefront support bar 340 may be lowered andsmaller doors 360 may be used so that a portion of the front of the cabinet is available for the controls of the grill. A grill insert may then be installed on the top of the cabinet to secure the grill above the cabinet so that the grill does not sit directly on the countertop and the countertop can be cut to fit the grill kit. -
FIGS. 6A-E illustrate various views of anexample grill insert 600 for supporting a grill and agrill cabinet 605 for housing a grill, according to various embodiments.FIG. 6A illustrates a perspective view of theexample grill insert 600, according to one embodiment. Thegrill insert 600 includes threesides cabinet 605. Eachside flat portion FIG. 6A ) and a raisedportion portions flat portions flat portions flat portions cabinet 605 the greater the dimensions of theflat portions cabinet 605. -
FIG. 6B illustrates an exploded view of a grill kit that includes thegrill insert 600 andfiller panels 650. Thegrill insert 600 includes alower piece 660 and anupper piece 680 that each include three sides. Thelower piece 660 provides theflat portions upper piece 680 provides the raisedportions flat portions lower piece 660 is configurable based on the parameters of the grill. Thelower piece 660 includesflanges flat portions flanges upper piece 680. Theupper piece 680 includesflanges 682, 684, 686 (only 684 and 686 visible inFIG. 6B ) extending downward from each of the raisedportions flanges lower piece 660. - The
lower piece 660 also includesflanges 668 extending downward, which are used to secure it to the cabinet (flanges of the posts). The lower piece also includesflanges 670 extending downward along the front face which can be used to secure to the cabinet and also for securing thefiller panels 650 thereto. -
FIG. 6C illustrates a perspective view of thegrill cabinet 605 for receiving a grill. As can be seen thedoors 360 do not extend to the top of thecabinet 605 so that the control panels of the grill may be accessed. Thefiller panels 650 cover the front of thegrill insert 600. It should be noted that thegrill cabinet 605 illustrated includesexternal panels 200 on each side but is not limited thereto. As previously noted, theexternal panel 200 may be replaced with thedivider panel 390 if the side will be internal in the modular outdoor cabinetry system. - The grill kit could also include a
propane tank holder 690, shelves or other features that can be utilized with thecabinet 605. -
FIGS. 6D-E illustrates a perspective view of a propane tank holder 690 (pull out drawer) and agrill cabinet 605 with a propane tank holder, according to one embodiment. Thepropane tank holder 690 may includebrackets 692 mounted to thefloor 310 and adrawer 696. Thebrackets 692 and thedrawer 696 may include glide rails 694, 698 secured thereto. The glide rails 694, 698 are configured to interact with one another so that thedrawer 696 can be slide in and out of thecabinet 605. It should be noted that thecabinet 605 does not include thegrill insert 600 or thefiller panels 650 for ease of illustration. It should have be noted thecabinet 605 includes ashelf 699. - It should be noted that the
grill cabinet 605 illustrated includesexternal panels 200 on each side but is not limited thereto. As previously noted, theexternal panel 200 may be replaced with thedivider panel 390 if the side will be internal in the modular outdoor cabinetry system. Furthermore, the pull out-drawer 690 is not limited to holding a propane tank or being located in agrill cabinet 605. Rather, the pull-ourdrawer 690 could house any number of devices, bins or the like and be utilized in any cabinet (including cabinets with pivoting doors). -
FIG. 7 illustrate anexample sink cabinet 700 for housing a sink therein, according to one embodiment. In order to support a sink thecabinet 700 may have thefront support bar 340 lowered from the top of the cabinet to partially down the front of thecabinet 700 andsmaller doors 360 may be used. This arrangement is so that the doors do not interfere with the sink that will drop below the top of thecabinet 700. Afiller panel 710 may utilized to cover the front of thecabinet 700 above the doors. It should be noted that thesink cabinet 700 illustrated includesexternal panels 200 on each side but could utilizedivider panels 390 on either side if the side will be internal in the modular outdoor cabinetry system. - A standard cabinet may be modified to house a refrigerator by leaving the doors off the cabinet and providing filler material for the front of the cabinet based on the refrigerator to be used therein. According to one embodiment, the cabinet may have a height higher than a typical cabinet as standard refrigerators may have a height higher than the typical cabinet.
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FIGS. 8A-B illustrates anexample refrigerator kit 800 and arefrigerator cabinet 805 for housing a refrigerator, according to one embodiment. Therefrigerator kit 800 includesside panels 810 and anupper panel 820. The dimensions of thepanels side panels 810 are secured to the corner posts 100 on each side of the front face of thecabinet 805 to fill in any opening. Thetop panel 820 is secured to the corner posts 100 across the top of the front face of thecabinet 805 to fill in any opening. It should be noted that therefrigerator cabinet 805 illustrated hasexternal panels 200 for each side but could utilizedivider panels 390 for sides that will be internal in the modular outdoor cabinetry system. It should be noted that therefrigerator cabinet 905 is not limited to housing a refrigerator. Rather thecabinet 905 could be used to house any device that may be used in outdoor cabinetry that requires its own door (e.g., wine cooler, freezer, kegerator, humidor, smoker). - A standard cabinet may be configured to house a trashcan. The cabinet may include a door that pulls out rather than pivoting open as has been the case with the doors described with respect to the standard cabinets. A drawer capable of holding a trashcan may be attached to the door. Such a configuration, allows the trashcan to be stored within the cabinet hidden from view when not being used by closing the door.
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FIGS. 9A-C illustrates anexample trashcan insert 900 and atrashcan cabinet 905 to house and hide a trashcan therewithin. Thetrashcan insert 900 includes adoor 910 that has adrawer 930 connected to a lower edge thereof withbrackets 920. Thedrawer 930 can hold one or more trashcans (or a trashcan and recycling can) therewithin. It should be noted that thedrawer 930 is not limited to holding trashcans (or recycling cans) but rather can hold any type of storage bin. Thedrawer 930 is designed to slide in and out of thecabinet 905. A glide rail system may be utilized to provide the movement of thedrawer 930. An under mount glide rail system that is known to those skilled in the art is illustrated. The under mount glide rail system includesglide rail tracks 940 mounted to thebottom 310 of thecabinet 905, securingclips 950 mounted to a back of thedrawer 930 and glidewheels 960 mounted to the bottom of thedrawer 930. The securing clips 950 connect to theglide rail tracks 940 to secure thedrawer 930 thereto and theglide wheels 960 slide within theglide rail tracks 940 to provide the movement. Thetrashcan insert 900 enables the trashcan to be hidden when not in use and be accessible when needed. - It should be noted that the
cabinet 905 is not limited to the use of under mount glide rail systems. For example, the glide rail systems could include side mount glide rail systems that are known to those skilled in the art that include tracks on the side of thedrawer 930 and the side of thecabinet 905 that slide within each other. Furthermore, thetrashcan cabinet 905 is illustrated as a narrow cabinet that only includes a single back panel and no center post but is in no way intended to be limited thereto. Moreover, thetrashcan cabinet 905 is illustrated as havingexternal panels 200 for each side but could utilizedivider panels 390 for one or more sides if they will be internal in the modular outdoor cabinetry system. - A cabinet may be configured to house a plurality of drawers rather than a door. The plurality of drawers provide for horizontal storage and access to each drawer individually. Like the trashcan cabinet discussed above, a glide rail system that is known to those skilled in the art may be utilized to provide the movement of each of the drawers. The glide rail system may be, for example, an under mount glide rail system or a side mount glide rail system. A faceplate must be utilized to cover the front of the cabinet and to provide openings for the drawers. As the cabinets will be used outside where they will be susceptible to the weather, the drawers will need to be weatherproofed in some fashion.
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FIGS. 10A-E illustrate several views of anexample drawer faceplate 1050 and anexample drawer cabinet 1000, according to one embodiment.FIG. 10A illustrates a perspective view of theexample drawer cabinet 1000 in a closed configuration. Thecabinet 1000 includes one or more drawers 1010 (3 illustrated with only the top one being visible) for storing items. Eachdrawer 1000 includes afront panel 1020 having ahandle 1030. -
FIG. 10B illustrates a partial perspective view of theexample faceplate 1050. Thefaceplate 1050 includes a plurality of holes 1060 (only one visible) for receiving thedrawers 1010. Each of theholes 1060 has agutter 1070 formed around an exterior thereof to prevent water from entering thedrawer 1010. As illustrated, the top portion of thegutter 1070 is angled upward so as to create a trough for capturing any condensation (e.g., water) that is received to ensure it doesn't flow into thedrawer 1010. The trough may be sloped toward one or both sides so that the water runs off to the side and does not stay within the trough. The sides of the gutter are illustrated as simply walls to prevent water from entering. The bottom is illustrated as a similar configuration to the top. It should be noted that thegutter 1070 configuration is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. Rather, any number of configurations could be utilized to prevent water from entering thedrawer 1010. -
FIG. 10C illustrates a partial perspective view of theexample drawer cabinet 1000 in an open configuration. The front of thecabinet 1000 includes thefaceplate 1050 withgutters 1070 mounted thereto.FIGS. 10D-E illustrate partial front and back perspective views of thedrawer 1010 entering thehole 1060 in thefaceplate 1050. As illustrated inFIG. 10E , the back of thefront panel 1020 includes aframe 1022 and a recessedportion 1024. Theframe 1022 abuts theface plate 1050 and thegutter 1070 is received with the recessedportion 1024. In this arrangement, thegutter 1070 is not visible in a closed configuration but will capture any water that gets between thefaceplate 1050 and thefront panel 1020 and ensure the water is not received in thedrawer 1010 by routing it around thedrawer 1010. - The
drawer cabinet 1000 is illustrated as a narrow cabinet that only includes a single back panel and no center post but is in no way intended to be limited thereto. Moreover, thedrawer cabinet 1000 is illustrated as havingexternal panels 200 for each side but could utilizedivider panels 390 for one or more sides if they will be internal in the modular outdoor cabinetry system. - The modular outdoor cabinets may be configured in various different ways based on the desires of the customers. For example, the customer may want various cabinets organized in a row. Alternatively, the customer may want the various cabinets organized in two different directions (e.g., L-shaped). In order for the cabinets to be organized in different directions, corner cabinets may be utilized to provide the change in direction. To create an L shape a cabinet providing a 90 degree turn would be required.
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FIGS. 11A-B illustrate exploded and perspective views of an example 90degree corner cabinet 1100, according to one embodiment. As illustrated, thecabinet 1100 has a substantially square perimeter with the exception of a square cut out from one corner. The square cut out provides a perimeter that has five corners and acorner post 100 may be secured to each of the corners. Thecabinet 1110 includes a bottom 1110 that the corner posts 100 are mounted to. As illustrated, the back two adjacent sides include center posts 330 secured thereto and havepanels 200 secured betweencorner posts 100 andcenter posts 330 to act as back walls. Aface plate 1130 is installed between the front corner posts 100 to seal up the gap and provide a finished look. A top 1120 is mounted to the top of theposts - As illustrated, the sides of the
cabinet 1100 that would abut other cabinets are open and the back of the cabinets are closed. The sides are not required because thecabinet 1100 is used to rotate an arrangement of cabinets 90 degrees and would not be utilized as an end cabinet. Furthermore, the open ends would also provide access to thecabinet 1100 if the cabinet it was connected to had an open side as well. However, theside cabinet 1100 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. Thecabinet 1100 could include panels on the sides if desired. Moreover, thepanels 200 forming one or more of the back walls could be replaced with one or more doors that would provide access to thecabinet 1100 from the rear of the cabinet arrangement. - Additionally, the 90
degree corner cabinet 1100 need not be squared shaped (where the associated back walls are parallel to back walls of cabinets thecorner cabinet 1100 connects to). Rather, thecabinet 1100 could have a back wall that went diagonally from the two sides connecting to other cabinets. As one skilled in the art would recognize such an arrangement would not require the corner post opposite of the two adjacent front corner posts and the other two corner posts making up the back wall would need to be modified from the standard 90 degree corner posts (e.g., 45 degree corner posts). - The corner cabinets are in no way intended to be limited to 90 degrees. Rather, corner cabinets could be configured at various angles without departing from the current scope. The corner cabinets could change the direction of the cabinets by greater or less than 90 degrees depending on the type of configuration the costumer desires.
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FIGS. 12A-B illustrate exploded and perspective views of an example 45degree corner cabinet 1200, according to one embodiment. A 45degree cabinet 1200 as discussed herein is a cabinet that changes the direction a first row ofcabinets 1280 is traversing 45 degrees to the direction a second row ofcabinets 1290 is traversing and vice versa (as shown in the simple direction map in the corner ofFIG. 12A ). As illustrated, thecabinet 1200 has a perimeter that includes a small front face that has a side extend from each end thereof at 135 degrees. The sides are a length associated with the depth of the cabinets that they will be connecting thereto. At the end of each side a back wall extends therefrom at 90 degrees and the back walls connect at a 135 degree angle. Thecabinet 1200 includes a bottom 1210 and a top 1220 that have perimeters that have a shape defined above (front, two sides, and two backs).Corner posts 1230 having flanges angled at 135 degrees to each other are connected to the bottom 1210 at the two corners of the front and also the corner where the two back walls connect. Standard corner posts 100 are connected to the bottom 1210 at the other two corners. Aface plate 1240 in installed between the front twocorner posts 1230 to seal up the gap and provide a finished look.Panels 200 are secured between the corner posts 100 and thecorner post 1230 along the back of thecabinet 1200 to create two back walls. The top 1220 is mounted to the top of theposts standard posts 100 at the back corners that connect to other cabinets provides back walls that are parallel to back walls of cabinets thecorner cabinet 1200 connects to. - As illustrated, the sides of the
cabinet 1200 that would abut other cabinets are open and the back of the cabinets are closed. However, theside cabinet 1200 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. Thecabinet 1200 could include panels on the sides if desired. Moreover, thepanels 200 forming one or more of the back walls could be replaced with one or more doors that would provide access to thecabinet 1200 from the rear of the cabinet arrangement. Additionally, thecabinet 1200 need not have two standard corner posts 100 that provide for two back walls that are parallel to back walls of cabinets being connected thereto. Rather, thecabinet 1200 could have a single back wall that went diagonally from the two sides connecting to other cabinets and was not parallel to the back walls of either of connecting cabinets. As one skilled in the art would recognize such an arrangement would require different corner posts in place of corner posts 100. - It should be noted that the cabinets and specialty kits described above are just a few examples of the types of cabinets that can be provided using the modular aspect of the current invention. Different types of cabinets may be provided by applying different kits or by combining two or more kits to a single cabinet. For example, a bar kit may be applied to a cabinet along with other kits to provide a specific purpose cabinet (e.g., grill, sink, refrigerator) that also includes a bar. In order to provide an outdoor cabinet system, multiple cabinets will be connected together in different configurations. Adjacent cabinets may include similar kits (e.g., bar kit) to provide a desired configuration (e.g., a bar extending for several cabinets).
- Once the cabinets to be utilized in the modular outdoor cabinetry system have been assembled they can be located in the appropriate positions with respect to one another. The cabinets then must be secured to one another. In order to secure the cabinets together a bracket may be utilized to secure adjacent corner posts 100 together.
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FIGS. 13A-B illustrate perspective views of anexample bracket 1300 being utilized to secure twocorner posts 100 to each other, according to one embodiment. Thebracket 1300 may be secured to theflanges bracket 1300 is generally U-shaped having a body and two flanges. The body of thebracket 1300 may rest onwalls bracket 1300 may be aligned with theflanges bracket 1300 may have a hole formed therein in alignment with a hole in theflanges bracket 1300 and theposts 100 may be secured via, for example, push tabs, hooks or other connection devices that do not require tools. Thedivider panels 390 may be configured to have a notch 395 cut out so that it does not interfere with the connection between thebracket 1300 and theposts 100. - The
external panels 200 described above for use in the various cabinets were simply described as having a thickness to be aligned with the corner posts 100 and center posts 330. It was also described that the components of the modular outdoor cabinetry system would be stainless steel or a material providing similar characteristics. Some customers may not desire to have outdoor cabinetry that is stainless steel. Some customers may desire to have an outdoor cabinetry system that has a masonry (e.g., stone, brick) look. According to one embodiment, the exterior panels (e.g., stainless steel) may be replaced with receiving panels that are capable of receiving different faux panels therein. The faux panels may have different designs (e.g., brick, stone) than can be utilized. The receiving panels may be designed so that it is easy to install the faux panels and also easy to remove so that the design can be easily changed if desired. -
FIGS. 14A-B illustrate exploded and perspective views of an example external designer (e.g., patterned)panel 1400, according to one embodiment. Thedesigner panel 1400 includes a receivingpanel 1400 and afaux panel 1450 that can be put together. The receivingpanel 1410 is a thin panel (much like the divider panel 390) and includes alip 1420 along a bottom, and alip 1430 along the top that has a downward extendingflange 1440. Thebottom lip 1420 has a depth approximately equal to the thickness of thepanel 200. Thetop lip 1430 has a depth less than the depth of thebottom lip 1420. Theflange 1440 extends downward at the end of thetop lip 1430. Thefaux panel 1450 has a thickness approximately equal to the thickness of thepanel 200. Thefaux panel 1450 has agroove 1460 formed in an upper edge thereof in alignment with theflange 1430. Thefaux panel 1450 is secured to the receivingpanel 1410 by sliding thefaux panel 1450 onto the receivingpanel 1410 such that theflange 1440 enters thegroove 1460 and the lower edge of thefaux panel 1450 is supported by thebottom lip 1420. According to one embodiment, thefaux panel 1450 may be further secured in place by using some type of temporary securing means (e.g., screw, clip) to hold thefaux panel 1450 on thelower lip 1420. - The
external designer panel 1400 is to be secured to the cabinets in a similar fashion to thepanels 200. Theexternal designer panel 1400 is configured such that thefaux panel 1450 can easily be installed and removed. This allows a customer to replace faux panels that may get damaged with ease. It also enables the customer to change the external look of outdoor cabinetry system if they desire without damaging the currentfaux panels 1400 or requiring major renovations. - Some customers may prefer not to see the legs or the underneath of the cabinets and may desire a toe kick for their modular outdoor cabinetry system. As the outdoor ground may not be level a toe tick needs to be able to adjust to the slope of the ground.
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FIGS. 15A-B illustrate perspective views of an example tow kick system, according to one embodiment. The toe kicks system includes an upper 1500 frame and alower frame 1510 that is configured for the configuration of the modular outdoor cabinetry system that has been designed. That is each cabinet will include upper and lower front toe kick pieces and upper and lower back toe kick pieces. For end cabinets there will also be upper and lower side toe kick pieces. Theupper frame 1500 is created by connecting each upper toe kick piece to the appropriate cabinet and connecting upper toe kick pieces for adjacent cabinets together and also connecting side pieces to front and back pieces respectively. Thelower frame 1510 is created by connecting to the appropriate lower toe kick pieces to the appropriate upper frame pieces and to each other. Thelower frame 1510 is connected to the upper frame so that it can retract up to a certain distance (e.g., ½ inch) with theupper frame 1500. This configuration enables the toe kick to adjust itself based on the ground. - It should be noted that the adjustable toe kick is not limited to the embodiment illustrated and described.
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FIGS. 16A-C illustrate perspective views of several modular outdoor cabinetry systems, according to various embodiments. The system illustrated inFIG. 16A is a straight line configuration that includes from left to right agrill cabinet 605, a two doorstandard cabinet 300, asink cabinet 700 and arefrigerator cabinet 805. The system illustrated inFIG. 16B is an L-shaped configuration that includes from left to right a one doorstandard cabinet 300, agrill cabinet 605, atrashcan cabinet 900, a 90degree corner cabinet 1100, asink cabinet 700 and arefrigerator cabinet 805. The system illustrated inFIG. 16C is an L-shaped configuration that includes from left to right atrashcan cabinet 900, agrill cabinet 605, a 90degree corner cabinet 1100, a two doorstandard cabinet 300, asink cabinet 700 with a raisedbar 500 and arefrigerator cabinet 805 with anon-raised bar 500. The raisedbar 500 for thesink cabinet 700 along with the top of the refrigerator cabinet 805 (including the non-raised bar 500) create a large raised countertop surface. - It should be noted that the configurations illustrated in
FIGS. 16A-C are simply a few examples of how a modular outdoor cabinetry system can be configured. The invention is in no way intended to be limited thereby. Rather, the configurations are only limited by the customer's imagination. - The description above and the accompanying drawings may reference and depict specific and relative dimensions and configurations of the invention, as well as referencing specific constituent materials and uses for the invention. The invention, however, is not limited to those dimensions, materials, or uses. The dimension and configuration choices made in the description and the accompanying drawings were merely descriptive and do not serve to limit the invention to those dimensions. Although the invention has been illustrated by reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent that the disclosure is not limited thereto as various changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the scope. Reference to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described therein is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” appearing in various places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.
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1. A modular cabinet comprising:
a cabinet floor defining a shape of the cabinet;
a plurality of panels to provide walls of the cabinet;
a plurality of corner posts to be secured to corners of the cabinet floor, wherein each of the corner posts is configured to receive and secure two panels, wherein each panel secured to one of the corner posts provides at least a portion of at least one of the walls of the cabinet;
a first upper support to connect between a first set of the corner posts to provide support to an upper end of a first side of the cabinet;
a second upper support to connect between a second set of the corner posts to provide support to the upper end of a second side of the cabinet and to provide support for a counter top for the cabinet; and
an entry point along a side of the cabinet.
2. The modular cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the corner posts include two flanges and the panels are secured to the flanges, wherein the panels have a thickness approximately equal to thickness of the corner posts so that the panels and the corner posts are in alignment.
3. The modular cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising a center post secured to the cabinet floor and the second upper support, wherein a wall for the second side of the cabinet is formed by a panel between each corner post and the center post.
4. The modular cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the entry point includes at least one pivoting door.
5. The modular cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the entry point includes a frame having an opening provided therein for accessing a device housed within the cabinet.
6. The modular cabinet system of claim 1 , further comprising a glide rail system mounted within the cabinet, wherein the entry point includes at least one pull out door, wherein the door has a drawer connected to a lower end thereof to house one or more bins, wherein the drawer is secured to the glide rail system, and wherein the door and the cabinet are capable of being pulled in and out of the cabinet.
7. The modular cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising
a faceplate to be secured to the cabinet, wherein the faceplate has a plurality of drawer holes formed therein and wherein each of the drawer holes has a gutter formed therearound to route water away therefrom; and
a plurality of glide rail systems mounted within the cabinet, wherein a glide rail system is associated with each drawer hole;
wherein the entry point includes at a plurality of pull out drawers, wherein a pull out drawer is associated with each drawer hole and each glide rail system and is capable of being pulled in and out of the cabinet, wherein a front panel for each pull out drawer has a frame and a recessed portion, wherein the frame abuts the faceplate and the recessed portion receives the gutter.
8. The modular cabinet of claim 1 , wherein the second upper support is U shaped and connects between the corner posts along the second side of the cabinet and two sides adjacent thereto, wherein the U shaped support includes a raised portion for securing a grill above a top of the cabinet.
9. The modular cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising a bar kit having a back splash and a bar extending from the back splash, wherein the bar kit is to be mounted to a side of the cabinet so the backsplash extends upward from the top of the cabinet and the bar extends from the side of the cabinet.
10. The modular cabinet of claim 1 , wherein at least a subset of the panels include a receiving panel and a faux designer panel to be secured to the receiving panel.
11. The modular cabinet of claim 1 , further comprising a toe kick that includes an upper portion secured to the cabinet and a lower portion movably connected to the upper portion to provide for alignment on an uneven surface.
12. A modular cabinetry system comprising:
a plurality of modular cabinets connected together in an arrangement, wherein each cabinet comprises
a cabinet floor defining a shape of the cabinet;
one or more decorative panels to provide external walls for sides of the cabinet that will be external to the arrangement;
one or more divider panels to provide internal walls for sides of the cabinet that will be external to the arrangement;
a plurality of corner posts to be secured to corners of the cabinet floor, wherein each of the corner posts is configured to receive and secure some combination of decorative panels and divider panels from two sides;
a first upper support to connect between a first set of the corner posts to provide support to an upper end of a first side of the cabinet
a second upper support to connect between a second set of the corner posts to provide support to the upper end of a second side of the cabinet and to provide support for a counter top for the cabinet; and
an entry point along a side of the cabinet;
a plurality of mounting brackets to connect the plurality of modular cabinets together.
13. The modular cabinetry system of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modular cabinets includes the entry point having at least one pivoting door.
14. The modular cabinetry system of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modular cabinets includes the entry point having a frame providing an opening therein for accessing a device housed within the cabinet.
15. The modular cabinetry system of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modular cabinets includes a glide rail system mounted therewithin, wherein the entry point includes at least one pull out door having a drawer connected to a lower end thereof to house one or more bins, wherein the drawer is secured to the glide rail system.
16. The modular cabinetry system of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modular cabinets is a drawer cabinet, wherein the drawer cabinet includes
a faceplate to be secured to the cabinet, wherein the faceplate has a plurality of drawer holes formed therein and wherein each of the drawer holes has a gutter formed therearound to route water away; and
a plurality of glide rail systems mounted within the cabinet, wherein a glide rail system is associated with each drawer hole;
wherein the entry point includes at a plurality of pull out drawers, wherein a pull out drawer is associated with each drawer hole and each glide rail system, wherein a front panel for each pull out drawer has a frame and a recessed portion, wherein the frame abuts the faceplate and the recessed portion receives the gutter.
17. The modular cabinetry system of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modular cabinets is a grill cabinet, wherein
the second upper support is U shaped and connects between the corner posts along the second side of the cabinet and two sides adjacent thereto;
the U shaped support includes a raised portion for securing a grill above a top of the cabinet; and
the first upper support is lowered so that a portion of the first side of the cabinet is to receive a control panel for the grill.
18. The modular cabinetry system of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modular cabinets includes a bar kit having a back splash and a bar extending from the back splash, wherein the bar kit is to be mounted to the back of the cabinet so the backsplash extends upward from the top of the back of the cabinet and the bar extends from the back of the cabinet.
19. The modular cabinetry system of claim 12 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modular cabinets includes a glide rail system mounted therewithin and a cabinet adapted to be received within the glide rail system, wherein the entry point includes at least one pivoting door.
20. The modular cabinetry system of claim 12 , further comprising a corner cabinet to change direction of the plurality of modular cabinets in the arrangement.
21. The modular cabinetry system of claim 12 , wherein at least a subset of the one or more decorative panels include a receiving panel and a faux designer panel to be secured to the receiving panel.
22. The modular cabinetry system of claim 12 , further comprising a toe kick that includes an upper portion secured to the perimeter of the arrangement of the modular cabinetry system and a lower portion movably connected to the upper portion to provide for alignment on an uneven surface.
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