WO2016039701A1 - A top plate and its production method - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
- A47B96/18—Tops specially designed for working on
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
- A47B96/20—Furniture panels or like furniture elements
- A47B96/205—Composite panels, comprising several elements joined together
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B77/00—Kitchen cabinets
- A47B77/02—General layout, e.g. relative arrangement of compartments, working surface or surfaces, supports for apparatus
- A47B77/022—Work tops
- A47B2077/025—Fixing means therfore
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- This invention is in respect of a top plate convenient for use particularly in household appliances.
- a top plate is placed on the cabin, so as to cover the top of the cabin.
- Such top plates could possibly be used on household appliances as well as for such tools and apparatus like tables, etc.
- the top plate is very frequently used by the user on both household appliances as well as in other areas of use to place and carry such belongings like detergent boxes, bathroom and kitchen items, shampoos, towels and such similar.
- main panel of the top plate is made of wooden hardboard.
- the top plate is manufactured as a whole in plastic, ABS.
- ABS plastic
- this practice is both high in cost and also low in resistance towards outer impacts (scratching, etc.).
- Top plate constituting subject matter of the invention is particularly suitable for use on washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, deep freezers and such similar household appliances.
- Figure 1 Perspective view of the top plate on a household appliance.
- FIG. 1 Perspective view of the top plate from the top.
- Figure 3 Sectional view of the top plate on an application of the invention.
- Figure 4 Sectional view of the top plate on another application of the invention.
- FIG. 5 Sectional view in detail of the top plate on another application of the invention.
- FIG. 6 Sectional view in detail of the top plate on another application of the invention.
- FIG. 7 Sectional view in detail of the top plate on another application of the invention.
- FIG. 8 Sectional view in detail of the top plate on another alternative application of the invention.
- the upper table (2) constituting the invention consists of a main panel (3), a bearing surface (4) on top of the main panel (3), one or more reinforcement elements (5) under the bearing surface and ensuring that the main panel (3) is supported, one or more decorative items (6) surrounding the rims of the main panel (3), as well as one or more assembly parts (7) enabling installation and affixing of the main panel (3) ( Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3).
- Decorative item (6) and assembly part (7) are affixed onto the main panel by means of injection.
- Decorative item (6) and assembly part (7) are single and solid monolithic parts.
- the main panel (3) is made of polycarbonate (PC) and such similar thermoplastic materials.
- the reinforcement element (5) is manufactured through an extrusion process together with the main panel (3), thus it is enabled the manufacture of both a lighter top plate (2) and the cost is reduced at the same time.
- the reinforcement element (5) is under the bearing surface (4) and is in undulated shape. Thereby, the reinforcement element (5) is providing support to the bearing surface (4) so as to enhance resistance ( Figure 8).
- the reinforcement element (5) is under the bearing surface (4) and is in the shape of saw-tooth, in other words as bars joining in angular form.
- the reinforcement element (5) is providing support to the bearing surface so as to enhance resistance ( Figure 4 and Figure 6).
- the reinforcement element (5) is under the bearing surface (4) and is consisting of parallel panels of rectangular form almost perpendicular to the bearing surface (4). Thereby, the reinforcement element (5) is providing support to the bearing surface so as to enhance resistance ( Figure 7).
- the top plate (2) includes a reinforcement element (5) manufactured of metallic material affixed under the bearing surface (4) ( Figure 5).
- the reinforcement element (5) is made of galvanized sheet metal.
- the top plate (2) contains one or more plates (8) positioned on the rims in order to avoid in flow of the injection material inside or in-between the reinforcement elements (5) in the course of the injection process.
- the edges of the main panel (3) are closed with plates (8) and thereby avoiding inflow of the injection material inside the reinforcement element (5).
- the edges of the main panel (3) are melted by means of hot plate method, pressure is applied and upper and lower surfaces are joined. Heating and/or ultrasound and/or laser welding processes might possibly be used concurrently.
- the edges of the main panel (3) as well as upper and lower surfaces are joined in the course of the shearing process.
- This invention is a top plate (2) suitable for use in a household appliance (1 ).
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Abstract
The top table (2) constituting subject matter of the invention consists of a main panel (3), a bearing surface (4) on top of the main panel (3), one or more reinforcement elements (5) under the bearing surface (4) and ensuring that the main panel (3) is supported, one or more decorative items (6) surrounding the rims of the main panel (3), as well as one or more assembly parts (7) enabling installation and affixing of the main panel (3).
Description
A TOP PLATE AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD
This invention is in respect of a top plate convenient for use particularly in household appliances.
Particularly on washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, deep freezers and such similar household appliances, a top plate is placed on the cabin, so as to cover the top of the cabin. Such top plates could possibly be used on household appliances as well as for such tools and apparatus like tables, etc. The top plate is very frequently used by the user on both household appliances as well as in other areas of use to place and carry such belongings like detergent boxes, bathroom and kitchen items, shampoos, towels and such similar. In respect of the state of the art, main panel of the top plate is made of wooden hardboard. However, in these circumstances, it is not possible to fix the reinforcing elements onto wooden hardboard by means of insert molding injection. In case injection process is used, it is encountered with warpage as a result of both carrying over of wooden particles from the uncoated surfaces of the wooden hardboard and also plastic shrinking.
In respect of the state of the art, it is known that the top plate is manufactured as a whole in plastic, ABS. However, this practice is both high in cost and also low in resistance towards outer impacts (scratching, etc.).
Under such German patent application Number DE19514821 included in the state of the art, it is described the manufacture of the main panel of the top plate from thermoplastic material. The object of this invention is the realization of a top plate with enhanced resistance and facilitated production including the manufacturing method pertaining thereto.
The top plate realized in order to achieve the purpose of this invention described in the first claim as well as other claims interrelated to such demand consists of a decorative element and/or assembly item affixed directly onto the main panel by means of injection. It is thereby provided for obtaining a top plate that is manufactured with ease and with enhanced durability.
Top plate constituting subject matter of the invention is particularly suitable for use on washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, deep freezers and such similar household appliances.
A household appliance realized to reach the object of this invention is shown in the attached drawings in which;
Figure 1 Perspective view of the top plate on a household appliance.
Figure 2 Perspective view of the top plate from the top.
Figure 3 Sectional view of the top plate on an application of the invention.
Figure 4 Sectional view of the top plate on another application of the invention.
Figure 5 Sectional view in detail of the top plate on another application of the invention.
Figure 6 Sectional view in detail of the top plate on another application of the invention.
Figure 7 Sectional view in detail of the top plate on another application of the invention.
Figure 8 Sectional view in detail of the top plate on another alternative application of the invention.
Parts on the figures are individually numbered and these numbers are listed herebelow.
1 . Household appliance
2. top plate
3. Main panel
4. Bearing surface
. Reinforcement element
. Decorative item
. Assembly component
. Plate
The upper table (2) constituting the invention consists of a main panel (3), a bearing surface (4) on top of the main panel (3), one or more reinforcement elements (5) under the bearing surface and ensuring that the main panel (3) is supported, one or more decorative items (6) surrounding the rims of the main panel (3), as well as one or more assembly parts (7) enabling installation and affixing of the main panel (3) (Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3).
Decorative item (6) and assembly part (7) are affixed onto the main panel by means of injection. Decorative item (6) and assembly part (7) are single and solid monolithic parts.
In the application of the invention, the main panel (3) is made of polycarbonate (PC) and such similar thermoplastic materials. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the reinforcement element (5) is manufactured through an extrusion process together with the main panel (3), Thus it is enabled the manufacture of both a lighter top plate (2) and the cost is reduced at the same time. In the preferred application of the invention, the reinforcement element (5) is under the bearing surface (4) and is in undulated shape. Thereby, the reinforcement element (5) is providing support to the bearing surface (4) so as to enhance resistance (Figure 8). In another application of the invention, the reinforcement element (5) is under the bearing surface (4) and is in the shape of saw-tooth, in other words as bars joining in angular form. Thereby, the reinforcement element (5) is providing support to the bearing surface so as to enhance resistance (Figure 4 and Figure 6).
In yet another application of the invention, the reinforcement element (5) is under the bearing surface (4) and is consisting of parallel panels of rectangular form almost perpendicular to the bearing surface (4). Thereby, the reinforcement element (5) is providing support to the bearing surface so as to enhance resistance (Figure 7).
In another alternative application of the invention, the top plate (2), includes a reinforcement element (5) manufactured of metallic material affixed under the bearing surface (4) (Figure 5). Under another version of this application of the invention, the reinforcement element (5) is made of galvanized sheet metal.
In yet another application of the invention; the top plate (2) contains one or more plates (8) positioned on the rims in order to avoid in flow of the injection material inside or in-between the reinforcement elements (5) in the course of the injection process. Thus, the edges of the main panel (3) are closed with plates (8) and thereby avoiding inflow of the injection material inside the reinforcement element (5).
Whereas the manufacturing method of the top plate (2) constituting subject matter of the invention consists of the following steps:
• Combination of the main panel (3) and reinforcement elements (5) by means of injection,
• Directly affixing by injection such decorative item (6) and/or assembly part (7) onto the main panel (3) and reinforcement elements (5) combined by means of injection,
In yet another application of the invention, with the purpose of avoiding inflow of the injection material inside or in-between the reinforcement elements (5) in the course of the injection process, the edges of the main panel (3) are melted by means of hot plate method, pressure is applied and upper and lower surfaces are joined. Heating and/or ultrasound and/or laser welding processes might possibly be used concurrently.
In another alternative application of the invention, with the purpose of avoiding inflow of the injection material inside or in-between the reinforcement elements (5) in the course of the injection process, the edges of the main panel (3) as well as upper and lower surfaces are joined in the course of the shearing process.
This invention is a top plate (2) suitable for use in a household appliance (1 ).
Present invention is not limited to embodiments as explained here above and person skilled in the art may provide further embodiments with the scope of the invention limited to the claims.
Claims
1 . An upper table (2) consisting of a main panel (3), a bearing surface (4) on top of the main panel (3), one or more reinforcement elements (5) under the bearing surface (4) and ensuring that the main panel (3) is supported, one or more decorative items (6) surrounding the rims of the main panel (3), as well as one or more assembly parts (7) enabling installation and affixing of the main panel (3); characterized by a decorative item (6) and/or assembly part (7) affixed onto the main panel (3) by means of injection.
2. A top plate (2) according to Claim 1 , characterized by the main panel (3) manufactured of thermoplastic material.
3. A top plate (2) according to Claim 1 , characterized by the main panel (3) manufactured of polycarbonate (PC) material.
4. A top plate (2) according to Claim 1 , characterized by a reinforcement element manufactured together with the main panel (3) via injection.
5. A top plate (2) according to any one of the above Claims characterized by a reinforcement element (5) of undulated (wave) form, positioned under the bearing surface (4).
6. A top plate (2) according to any one of the above Claims 1 to 4 characterized by a reinforcement element (5) of saw-tooth form, positioned under the bearing surface (4).
7. A top plate (2) according to any one of the Claims 1 to 4 characterized by a reinforcement element (5) positioned under the bearing surface (4), consisting
of parallel or rectangular shaped .panels almost perpendicular to the bearing surface (4).
8. A top plate (2) according to any one of the Claims 1 to 4 characterized by a reinforcement element (5), manufactured of metallic material affixed under the bearing surface (4).
9. A top plate (2) according to Claim 8, characterized by a reinforcement element (5), manufactured of galvanized steel sheet material.
10. A top plate (2) according to any one of the above Claims characterized by one or more plates (8) placed on the edges with the purpose of avoiding inflow of the injection material inside or in-between the reinforcement elements (5) in the course of the injection process.
1 1 . Production method of the top plate (2) consists of the steps including combination of the main panel (3) and reinforcement elements (5) by means of injection and directly affixing by injection such decorative item (6) and/or assembly part (7) onto the main panel (3) and reinforcement elements (5) combined by means of injection.
12. Production method of the top plate (2) according to Claim 1 1 , comprising of the step of joining the upper and lower surfaces by means of melting the rims of the main panel (3) and duly applying pressure thereto.
13. Production method of the top plate (2) according to Claim 1 1 comprising of the step of joining the upper and lower surfaces in the course of the shearing process of the main panel (3).
14. A top plate (2) according to any one of the above claims characterized by its being suitable and convenient for use on any household appliance (1 ).
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| US20240042592A1 (en) * | 2022-08-05 | 2024-02-08 | Snap-On Incorporated | Composite Work Surface |
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| DE3328354A1 (en) * | 1983-08-05 | 1985-02-21 | Pebra Gmbh, Paul Braun, 7300 Esslingen | Workboard for kitchen and office furniture and domestic appliances |
| DE3919856A1 (en) * | 1989-06-19 | 1990-12-20 | Berg Wilh Gmbh & Co Kg | Bedside cabinet for hospitals - made with specified plastic protection fit for hot disinfection |
| DE19514821A1 (en) | 1994-05-04 | 1995-11-09 | Pvs Kunststofftechnik Ges Mit | Household appliance has a work plate on top |
| DE4447201A1 (en) * | 1994-12-30 | 1996-07-04 | Wrt Laborbau Gmbh & Co Kg | Chemically resistant laboratory bench top |
| EP1316636A1 (en) * | 2000-08-24 | 2003-06-04 | Plasticos Mondragon, S.A. | Reinforced cover for electrical household appliances and method for the production thereof |
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| DE3328354A1 (en) * | 1983-08-05 | 1985-02-21 | Pebra Gmbh, Paul Braun, 7300 Esslingen | Workboard for kitchen and office furniture and domestic appliances |
| DE3919856A1 (en) * | 1989-06-19 | 1990-12-20 | Berg Wilh Gmbh & Co Kg | Bedside cabinet for hospitals - made with specified plastic protection fit for hot disinfection |
| DE19514821A1 (en) | 1994-05-04 | 1995-11-09 | Pvs Kunststofftechnik Ges Mit | Household appliance has a work plate on top |
| DE4447201A1 (en) * | 1994-12-30 | 1996-07-04 | Wrt Laborbau Gmbh & Co Kg | Chemically resistant laboratory bench top |
| EP1316636A1 (en) * | 2000-08-24 | 2003-06-04 | Plasticos Mondragon, S.A. | Reinforced cover for electrical household appliances and method for the production thereof |
Cited By (1)
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| US20240042592A1 (en) * | 2022-08-05 | 2024-02-08 | Snap-On Incorporated | Composite Work Surface |
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