WO1995014408A9 - A method for improving a working top and a covering top to be used thereby - Google Patents

A method for improving a working top and a covering top to be used thereby

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WO1995014408A9
WO1995014408A9 PCT/NL1994/000295 NL9400295W WO9514408A9 WO 1995014408 A9 WO1995014408 A9 WO 1995014408A9 NL 9400295 W NL9400295 W NL 9400295W WO 9514408 A9 WO9514408 A9 WO 9514408A9
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covering
working
covering top
edge
existing
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PCT/NL1994/000295
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French (fr)
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Priority claimed from NL9302023A external-priority patent/NL9302023A/en
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Priority to EP95903019A priority Critical patent/EP0730421B2/en
Priority to DE69414269T priority patent/DE69414269T3/en
Priority to AU12029/95A priority patent/AU1202995A/en
Publication of WO1995014408A1 publication Critical patent/WO1995014408A1/en
Publication of WO1995014408A9 publication Critical patent/WO1995014408A9/en

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  • a method for improving a working top and a covering top to be used thereby A method for improving a working top and a covering top to be used thereby.
  • the invention relates to a method for improving a working top in an existing kitchen.
  • the average life of a common so r called built-in kitchen is around fifteen years.
  • the working top is generally the part that is first considered for renewal, especially due to wear and damage, whilst in many cases the working top itself no longer meets the requirements that are currently made of such a working top. Also from an optical point of view the working top is generally dated after some time.
  • a covering top extending over at least substantially the entire surface area of the working top and having a covering edge integral therewith, which engages over the front edge of the existing working top, is fitted on top of the existing working top, whereby the covering top is attached to the working top by means of a suitable adhesive.
  • a prefabricated covering top can be fitted over the existing working top in a simple and quick manner, whilst unnecessary structural disturbance can be avoided thereby.
  • the working top can be readily adapted to the dimensions of a new hotplate and/or sink (combination) which may be fitted as well. Because of the simple manner in which a new covering top can be fitted it is furthermore readily possible to adapt the colour of the working top according to current tastes and fashion, without high costs being involved.
  • the widths of usual working tops generally range from 550 to 620 mm. Starting from a covering top having a width of ⁇ 640 mm, the width of the covering top is according to the invention adapted to the width of the existing working top. This makes it possible to use a standard covering top for a wide variety of kitchens.
  • Figure 1 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional view of a covering top to be provided on top of an existing working top.
  • Figure 2 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional view of the rear wall of the covering top, with a section being mounted thereon and a vertically upright cover wall being placed in said section.
  • the covering top 1 illustrated in Figure 1 is at its front side provided with a covering edge 2 projecting under the covering top. Near the transition between the horizontal top part and the covering edge 2 an elevation 3 is provided, as a result of which water present on the covering top is prevented from flowing from the covering top, which is made in one piece, when the covering top is being used.
  • the upper side of the covering top is formed by a plate 4 consisting of a laminate of plastic material compressed under high pressure, which is bonded to a ⁇ 5 mm thick fibreboard 5 of a water-repellent quality.
  • the covering top 1 is covered by a water-repellent top layer 6.
  • the material of the upper plate 4 may be supplied in various colours, structures and material imitations, so that the appearance of the covering top can be readily adapted to changing tastes and fashions.
  • the total thickness of the layers 4, 5 and 6 is ⁇ 8 mm, whilst the covering edge 2 extends over a height of ⁇ 42 mm under the horizontally extending part of the covering top, so that the total height b of the covering top is ⁇ 52 mm.
  • the width of the usual working tops generally ranges from 550 to 620 mm. Consequently a width a of ⁇ 640 mm is preferred for the covering top. Starting from a standard covering top of this type the width of the covering top can be readily adapted to the size of the existing working top to be covered. A covering top of this type, which is illustrated in
  • Figure 1 is factory-made to standard lengths or to size, but it may also be made to size by professionals or by do-it-yourselfers in accordance with the existing working top to be covered. If made to size, the covering top may for example be fixed to the existing working top by means of a cement, whereby the covering edge 2 covers the front edge of the existing working top. Any openings for the sink (combination), hotplate and the like can likewise be readily provided in the working top.
  • section 7 shown in Figure 2 which comprises a vertically upright web 8 joined by a horizontal leg 9 at its bottom edge.
  • a leg 10 extending parallel to the horizontal leg 9 joins said web at some distance above said leg 9.
  • the leg 10 is provided with a nose 11 projecting above the leg 10.
  • Section 7 may be moved onto a rear edge of the covering top 1 directed towards a wall in the manner illustrated in Figure 2, such that said rear edge of the covering top will come to lie between the two legs 9 and 10, whilst the web 8 will for example abut against existing tilework or another wall finish.
  • the bottom end of a covering wall 12 may then be placed between said web 8 and the projecting nose 11 in order to cover existing (dated) tilework or the like.
  • the covering wall 12 may thereby be made of the same material and have the same colour as the covering top 1.

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for improving a working top (1) in an existing kitchen, whereby a covering top having a covering edge (2) engaging over the front edge of the existing working top is attached by means of a suitable adhesive on top of the existing working top. Use may be made of a covering top comprising a horizontal part, which is joined at its front edge by a covering edge projecting under said horizontal part, whilst a water barrier is located near the transition between the horizontal part and the covering edge.

Description

A method for improving a working top and a covering top to be used thereby.
The invention relates to a method for improving a working top in an existing kitchen. The average life of a common sorcalled built-in kitchen is around fifteen years. Because of the intensive use that is made of it the working top is generally the part that is first considered for renewal, especially due to wear and damage, whilst in many cases the working top itself no longer meets the requirements that are currently made of such a working top. Also from an optical point of view the working top is generally dated after some time.
Replacing a working top by a new one is a difficult and costly affair, however. In many cases the tiles fitted on the wall part above the working top must be removed first. Then the closely fitting, tailor-made working top must usually be sawn into pieces and/or parts of the kitchen cabinets under the working top have to be removed. When subsequently a new working top is fitted, new tiles will have to be set and finished.
In view of the cost involved and the attendant inconvenience the replacement of a working top is usually delayed as long as possible, and possibly it is even decided to replace the built-in kitchen as a whole, whilst generally it would suffice to replace the working top and the hotplate and/or sink (combination) mounted therein.
The complete replacement of the built-in kitchen in such a case constitutes an unnecessary waste of materials, whilst furthermore the discharge of the old built-in kitchen in the form of waste may become increasingly costly in the future.
According to the invention a covering top extending over at least substantially the entire surface area of the working top and having a covering edge integral therewith, which engages over the front edge of the existing working top, is fitted on top of the existing working top, whereby the covering top is attached to the working top by means of a suitable adhesive.
By using the method according to the invention a prefabricated covering top can be fitted over the existing working top in a simple and quick manner, whilst unnecessary structural disturbance can be avoided thereby. The working top can be readily adapted to the dimensions of a new hotplate and/or sink (combination) which may be fitted as well. Because of the simple manner in which a new covering top can be fitted it is furthermore readily possible to adapt the colour of the working top according to current tastes and fashion, without high costs being involved.
The widths of usual working tops generally range from 550 to 620 mm. Starting from a covering top having a width of ± 640 mm, the width of the covering top is according to the invention adapted to the width of the existing working top. This makes it possible to use a standard covering top for a wide variety of kitchens.
From German Gebrauchsmuster G 85 33 438.3 a loose working board is known, which is to be placed on top of a working top. This working board is for example used for cutting vegetables, meat and the like, so that these activities can be performed without damaging the working top thereby. Two opposed longitudinal edges of the working top are fitted with strips, whereby one strip will abut against a wall or the like extending above the working top, whilst the other strip will abut against one end of the working top when being used. An indication with regard to improving a working top cannot be derived from said publication, however.
The invention will be explained in more detail hereafter with reference to the accompanying Figures.
Figure 1 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional view of a covering top to be provided on top of an existing working top. Figure 2 is a diagrammatic cross-sectional view of the rear wall of the covering top, with a section being mounted thereon and a vertically upright cover wall being placed in said section.
The covering top 1 illustrated in Figure 1 is at its front side provided with a covering edge 2 projecting under the covering top. Near the transition between the horizontal top part and the covering edge 2 an elevation 3 is provided, as a result of which water present on the covering top is prevented from flowing from the covering top, which is made in one piece, when the covering top is being used.
Preferably the upper side of the covering top is formed by a plate 4 consisting of a laminate of plastic material compressed under high pressure, which is bonded to a ± 5 mm thick fibreboard 5 of a water-repellent quality. At its bottom side the covering top 1 is covered by a water-repellent top layer 6.
The material of the upper plate 4 may be supplied in various colours, structures and material imitations, so that the appearance of the covering top can be readily adapted to changing tastes and fashions.
The total thickness of the layers 4, 5 and 6 is ± 8 mm, whilst the covering edge 2 extends over a height of ± 42 mm under the horizontally extending part of the covering top, so that the total height b of the covering top is ± 52 mm. The width of the usual working tops generally ranges from 550 to 620 mm. Consequently a width a of ± 640 mm is preferred for the covering top. Starting from a standard covering top of this type the width of the covering top can be readily adapted to the size of the existing working top to be covered. A covering top of this type, which is illustrated in
Figure 1, is factory-made to standard lengths or to size, but it may also be made to size by professionals or by do-it-yourselfers in accordance with the existing working top to be covered. If made to size, the covering top may for example be fixed to the existing working top by means of a cement, whereby the covering edge 2 covers the front edge of the existing working top. Any openings for the sink (combination), hotplate and the like can likewise be readily provided in the working top. The upper plate
4 of the covering top according to the invention can be maintained and cleaned in a simple manner when using the material referred to above. Furthermore the use of water-repellent fibreboard and the water-repellent top layer 6 will render the new covering top substantially insensitive to the action of moisture.
In an efficient embodiment of the method for fitting a new covering top use is made of section 7 shown in Figure 2, which comprises a vertically upright web 8 joined by a horizontal leg 9 at its bottom edge. A leg 10 extending parallel to the horizontal leg 9 joins said web at some distance above said leg 9. At its end remote from said web the leg 10 is provided with a nose 11 projecting above the leg 10. Section 7 may be moved onto a rear edge of the covering top 1 directed towards a wall in the manner illustrated in Figure 2, such that said rear edge of the covering top will come to lie between the two legs 9 and 10, whilst the web 8 will for example abut against existing tilework or another wall finish.
The bottom end of a covering wall 12 may then be placed between said web 8 and the projecting nose 11 in order to cover existing (dated) tilework or the like. The covering wall 12 may thereby be made of the same material and have the same colour as the covering top 1.
It will be apparent that by using the above-described construction the part of an existing kitchen that generally becomes dated or is damaged soonest, i.e. the working top, can be given a new appearance in a simple manner, as a result of which the life of the entire built-in kitchen can be extended considerably.

Claims

CLAIMS .
1. A method for improving a working top in an existing kitchen, characterized in that a covering top extending over at least substantially the entire surface area of the working top and having a covering edge integral therewith, which engages over the front edge of the existing working top, is fitted on top of the existing working top, whereby the covering top is attached to the working top by means of a suitable adhesive.
2. A method according to claim 1 , characterized in that, starting from a covering top having a width of ± 640 mm, the width of the covering top is adapted to the width of the existing working top.
3. A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a section is fitted over the rear edge of the covering top directed towards a wall when the covering top is being installed, and in that a bottom end of an upright covering wall is placed in a recess provided in the section on the covering top.
4. A covering top for a working top, in particular intended for use with the method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said covering top comprises a horizontal part, which is joined at its front edge by a covering edge projecting under said horizontal part, whilst a water barrier is located near the transition between the horizontal part and the covering edge.
5. A covering top according to claim 4, characterized in that said covering top is built up of a plate-shaped upper layer of a laminate of plastic material compressed under high pressure, which is bonded to a fibreboard of a water-repellent quality.
6. A covering top according to claim 5, characterized in that said fibreboard is at its bottom side provided with a water- repellant top layer having a thickness of ± 1 mm.
7. A covering top according to claims 5 and 6, characterized in that said plate-shaped top layer has a thickness of ± 1 mm and that the thickness of said fibreboard is ± 6 mm.
8. A covering top according to any one of the claims 4 - 7, characterized in that the total height of the covering top near the covering edge is ± 52 mm.
9. A covering top according to claim 4, characterized in that the width of the covering top is ± 640 mm.
PCT/NL1994/000295 1993-11-23 1994-11-22 A method for improving a working top and a covering top to be used thereby WO1995014408A1 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP95903019A EP0730421B2 (en) 1993-11-23 1994-11-22 A method for improving a working top and a covering top to be used thereby
DE69414269T DE69414269T3 (en) 1993-11-23 1994-11-22 METHOD FOR IMPROVING A WORKING SURFACE AND COVERING SURFACE THEREFOR
AU12029/95A AU1202995A (en) 1993-11-23 1994-11-22 A method for improving a working top and a covering top to be used thereby

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NL9302023A NL9302023A (en) 1993-11-23 1993-11-23 Method for improving a worktop and top cover to be used therewith.
NL9302023 1993-11-23

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