WO2016001735A1 - Drawer front construction for pharmacy chests of drawers - Google Patents

Abstract

A front construction (1) for drawers, particularly for pharmacy chests of drawers and the like, comprises a first shaped element (2), to be associated with a front zone of a drawer body (3), and adapted to removably engage therein a second decorative element (4), said first shaped element (2) being substantially rigid and said second decorative element (4) being elastically deformable to be engaged in coupling means (5, 6) formed in the first shaped element (2).

Description

DRAWER FRONT CONSTRUCTION FOR PHARMACY CHESTS OF DRAWERS

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a drawer front construction for pharmacy chests of drawers.

As is known, in pharmacies and parapharmacies, chests of drawers are conventionally used for storing the pharmaceutical products.

The above chests of drawers should have good functional and design characteristics, which properties, in such an activity, are a very important requirement.

A further important need is that of providing chests of drawers having a winning and modern design, with a possibility of customizing the drawer colors and fronts.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The aim of the present invention is to provide a drawer front construction, particularly for chests of drawers for storing pharmaceutical products in pharmacies, which may be easily customized.

Within the scope of the above mentioned aim, a main object of the invention is to provide a drawer front construction which may be easily customized even by a user.

Another object of the invention is to provide such a construction which may be easily and quickly assembled.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a modular type of drawer front construction.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a drawer front construction which has a winning design.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a drawer front construction which is very reliable and safe in operation.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the above mentioned aim and objects, as well as yet other objects, which will become more apparent hereinafter, are achieved by a drawer front construction, particularly for pharmacy chests of drawers, according to the enclosed claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Further characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent hereinafter from the following detailed disclosure of a preferred, though not exclusive, embodiment of the invention which is illustrated, by way of an indicative but not limitative example, in the accompanying drawings, where:

Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the drawer front construction according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a further perspective view showing the subject construction in an assembled condition thereof;

Figure 3 is yet another perspective view showing another configuration of the drawer front construction;

Figure 4 is yet another perspective view of a chest of drawers including a plurality of drawers having chest front constructions according to the present invention; and Figure 5 is a view showing the chest of drawers of Figure 4 having some drawers in a fully opened or in a partially opened condition.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

With reference to the number references of the above mentioned figures, the drawer front construction, particularly for pharmacy chests of drawers and the like, according to the present invention, which has been generally indicated by the reference number 1 , comprises two main elements: a first contoured or shaped element 2, to be associated to the front zone of a drawer body 3, and designed for removably receiving therein a second decorative element 4.

The first shaped or contoured element 2 is substantially rigid, whereas the second decorative element 4 is resiliently deformable to be engaged in coupling means formed in the first element 2.

The coupling means of the first element 2 comprise a first edge 5 and a second edge 6, extending on the two long sides, that is the top and bottom sides, of a substantially plane wall 8 of the first element 2.

At least one of the two edges, in this case the second edge 6, is formed along a projecting lug 7 formed along one of the long sides of the wall 8 of the first shaped element 2.

The cantilevered lug 7 is advantageously curved and defines, with said wall 8, at least a longitudinal recess 9 extending through the overall side of said wall.

The second decorative element 4 comprises a flat plate body, of substantially rectangular configuration, which defines two long or longitudinal edges 10 and 11.

Thus, by slightly deforming the plate 4, its two edges 10 and 1 1 may be engaged in the recesses formed by the edges 5 and 6 of the shaped body 2 or, alternatively, in the longitudinal recess 9 thereof.

Figures 2 and 3 show two assembling examples for assembling the decorative element 4 in the shaped body 2.

The first shaped body or element 2 is preferably made of a metal material, but it could be also made of any comparatively rigid materials, whereas the decorative element 4 is preferably made of a plastics material, but may be also made of any other sufficiently flexible materials.

It has been found that the invention fully achieves the intended aim and objects.

In fact, the invention has provided a chest front construction including only two component elements which may be quickly and easily assembled, without using clamping tools and systems.

The decorative element is constituted by a simple molded plastics insert and may be easily replaced, thereby allowing the chests of drawers to be easily customized.

The inventive construction is very advantageous from the economic and operating standpoint, compared to prior systems used for customizing the pharmacy chests of drawers.

In practicing the invention, the materials and size may be any, according to requirements.

Claims

1. A front construction for drawers, particularly for pharmacy chests of drawers and the like, characterized in that said front construction comprises a first shaped element, to be associated with a front zone of a drawer body, and

5 adapted to removably engage therein a second decorative element, said first shaped element being substantially rigid and said second decorative element being elastically deformable to be engaged in coupling means formed in the first shaped element.

2. A front construction for drawers, according to claim 1 , l o characterized in that said coupling means of said first shaped element comprise a first edge and a second edge; said edges extending through two long sides, a top and bottom side, of a substantially flat wall of the first shaped element.

3. A front construction for drawers, according to claim 1 , characterized in that at least one of said edges is formed along a cantilevered

15 lug formed through one of the long longitudinal sides of the wall of the first shaped element.

4. A front construction for drawers, according to claim 1 , characterized in that said cantilevered lug is curved and forms, with the wall of the first element, at least a longitudinal recess extending through the overall side

20 of said wall.

5. A front construction for drawers, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said second decorative element comprises a flat plate body, of a substantially rectangular configuration, defining two long or longitudinal edges thereby, by slightly deforming said plate, said

25 edges may be engaged in the recesses defined by said shaped body or, alternatively, in the longitudinal recess of said shaped body

6. A front construction for drawers, according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said first shaped element is a metal element whereas said decorative element is a plastics element.