A FURNISHING ELEMENT

Abstract

 A furnishing element unusually capable of providing simultaneous access to several compartments, comprising at least one support structure (2), wherein said support structure (2) delimits at least one first and at least one second compartment (3, 4) having a first opening (5) which opens at least in one first direction (X) and a second opening (6) which opens at least in one second direction (Y) which is orthogonal to said first direction (X), wherein said furnishing element (1) further comprises an angular door (7) which is formed by a first panel (8) and an integral and orthogonal second panel (9), and wherein said angle door (7) is movably connected to said support structure (2) so that when said angular door (7) is in the closed position, said angular door (7) at least partially faces, with said first panel (8), said first opening (5), so as to at least partially close said first opening (5), and at least partially faces, with said second panel (9), said second opening (6), so as to at least partially close said second opening (6), and so that with a single movement, said angular door (7) at least partially opens or closes both said at least one first opening (5) of said first compartment (3) and said at least one second opening (6) of said at least one second compartment (4).

Description

. Field of the invention

[0001] . The present invention relates to a furnishing element.

[0002] . In particular, the present invention relates to a furnishing element which comprises at least one support structure which delimits a first and a second compartment forming at least one first opening which opens at least into one first direction and at least one second opening which opens into at least one second direction which is orthogonal to said first direction.

. Background art

[0003] . One of the main features in a furnishing element is the ability to conveniently house a large number of objects to be found and taken. This feature must necessarily coexist with the demand for increasingly linear and clean aesthetics in which the furnishing elements conceal the compartments and use openings thereof with doors integrated as much as possible in the support structure of the furnishing element.

[0004] . Therefore, known furnishing elements comprise several compartments, even very large ones, which house drawers, boxes or shelves for storing several objects. Each compartment is closed by a door which conceals it when not used.

[0005] . As mentioned therefore, a first felt need of the furnishing elements is to comprise compartments capable of providing or containing large containers.

[0006] . However, the contrasting need to ensure the maximum visibility and immediate accessibility to the objects contained in the furnishing element is strongly felt.

[0007] . This second and contrasting need is very limited where deep or very large compartments are used.

[0008] . Therefore, increasing the capacity of the compartments results in worsening the visibility and accessibility of the objects stored therein.

[0009] . Therefore, there remains a strong need to conceal the compartments of a furnishing element and simultaneously allow the visibility of the objects contained in these compartments and an easy usability thereof.

. Solution

[0010] . It is an object of the present invention to obviate the drawbacks of the known art and provide a solution to the needs complained of with reference to the prior art.

[0011] . These and other objects are achieved by a furnishing element according to claim 1.

[0012] . Some advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0013] . The suggested solutions may be applied to furnishing elements intended to form a kitchen or a bathroom or any other intended use.

[0014] . By virtue of the suggested solutions, increased capacity compartments may be used, thus allowing a plurality of access openings which, even with the capacity volume being equal, make the objects more immediately visible and usable, while keeping the required function of concealing the compartments when not in use.

. Drawings

[0015] . Further features and advantages of the furnishing element will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments thereof, given by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

• Figure 1 is an axonometric view of a furnishing element, in which an angular door is in closed position;
• Figure 2 is an axonometric view of the furnishing element in Figure 1, in which the angular door is in open position;
• Figure 3 shows an axonometric view of an enlargement of Figure 2, in which the angular door and the panels associated therewith are depicted transparent to show the details of the furnishing element;
• Figures 4 and 5 show an axonometric view of the end portion of a furnishing element with which an angular door shown in open position is associated;
• Figure 6 shows an axonometric view of a bottom panel adapted to be fastened to an angular door and with which a drawer walls structure adapted to obtain a deep box is associated;
• Figure 7 shows an axonometric view of a furnishing element according to a further embodiment;
• Figure 8 shows an axonometric view of a furnishing element according to a still further embodiment.

. Description of some preferred embodiments

[0016] . According to a general embodiment, a furnishing element 1 comprises at least one support structure 2.

[0017] . Said support structure 2 delimits at least one first compartment 3 and at least one second compartment 4.

[0018] . Said at least one first compartment 3 comprises at least one first opening 5 which opens in at least one first direction X.

[0019] . Said at least one second compartment 4 comprises at least one second opening 6 which opens in at least one second direction Y.

[0020] . Said second direction Y is orthogonal to said first direction X.

[0021] . Advantageously, said furnishing element 1 further comprises a door. Said door is an angular door 7.

[0022] . Said angular door 7 comprises a first panel 8 and a second panel 9; said second panel 9 is integral with said first panel 8.

[0023] . Said second panel 9 is arranged orthogonal to said first panel 8.

[0024] . Said angular door 7 is movably connected to said support structure 2 to pass from a closed position to an open position and vice versa.

[0025] . When said angular door 7 is in the closed position, said angular door 7 at least partially faces, with said first panel 8, said first opening 5, so as to at least partially close said first opening 5.

[0026] . Simultaneously, when said angular door 7 is in the closed position, said angular door 7 at least partially faces, with said second panel 9, said second opening 6, so as to at least partially close said second opening 6.

[0027] . During the opening or closing movement thereof, to pass from said closed position to said open position, or vice versa, with a single movement, said angular door 7 at least partially opens or closes both said at least one first opening 5 of said first compartment 3 and said at least one second opening 6 of said at least one second compartment 4.

[0028] . According to a further embodiment, said first direction X is a frontal direction to the furnishing element 1, a direction in which a user approaches during the normal use of the furnishing element 1.

[0029] . According to a further embodiment, said second direction Y is a lateral direction to the furnishing element 1, a transverse direction to said frontal direction.

[0030] . According to a further embodiment, said furnishing element 1 has a longitudinal extension which extends according to said second direction Y and which forms a furnishing element front plane 10.

[0031] . According to a further embodiment, said furnishing element 1 comprises at least one furnishing element end portion 11 which forms a furnishing element side 12.

[0032] . According to a further embodiment, said second compartment 4 is an end compartment in which said second opening 6 opens into said furnishing element side 12.

[0033] . According to a further embodiment, said angular door 7, when moved to opening, slides away from said first compartment 3 and said first panel 8 is a front panel.

[0034] . According to a further embodiment, said angular door 7, when moved to opening, slides while remaining alongside said second compartment 4, and said second panel 9 is a side panel.

[0035] . According to a further embodiment, said second panel 9, when the angular door 7 is moved, slides transversely to said second opening 6.

[0036] . According to a further embodiment, said angular door 7 is movable along a direction parallel to said first direction X.

[0037] . According to a further embodiment, said first panel 8, during the movement of the angular door 7, is always arranged orthogonal to said first direction X.

[0038] . According to a further embodiment, said second panel 9, during the movement of the angular door 7, is always arranged parallel to said first direction X.

[0039] . According to a further embodiment, said support structure 2 comprises a box-like structure, said box-like structure comprising upper opposite edges 13, 14 and lower opposite edges 15, 16 which delimit the edges of said first compartment 3.

[0040] . According to a further embodiment, said support structure 2 comprises a further box-like structure, said further box-like structure comprises further upper and lower edges 23, 24 which delimit the edges of said second compartment 4 and which are placed alongside said second opening 6.

[0041] . According to a further embodiment, at least one sliding guide 17, 18 is fastened to said first panel 8 of said angular door 7.

[0042] . According to a further embodiment, at least one of said lower opposite edges 15, 16 comprises a guide fixed sliding element 19, 20 which cooperates with said at least one sliding guide 17, 18 to allow said at least one sliding guide 17, 18 to slide along said first direction X.

[0043] . According to a further embodiment, at least one further sliding guide 21, 22 is associated with at least one of said further upper and lower edges 23, 24.

[0044] . According to a further embodiment, at least one further sliding guide 21, 22 is directed according to said first direction X.

[0045] . According to a further embodiment, at least one bearing 25, 26 is fastened to said second panel 9.

[0046] . According to a further embodiment, said at least one bearing 25, 26 cooperates with said at least one further sliding guide 21, 22 to allow the sliding of said second panel 9 along said first direction X.

[0047] . According to a further embodiment, said angular door 7 integrally supports at least one bottom panel 27.

[0048] . According to a further embodiment, said bottom panel 27 is fastened to said first panel 8 so as to be orthogonal thereto and to form a support surface.

[0049] . According to a further embodiment, said bottom panel 27 comprises opposite bottom panel sides 28, 29.

[0050] . According to a further embodiment, opposite bottom panel sides 28, 29 are associated with sliding guides 17, 18.

[0051] . According to a further embodiment, said bottom panel 27 forms the base of a door drawer 30.

[0052] . According to a further embodiment, said bottom panel 27 forms the base of a door drawer 30 with which a drawer walls structure 31 is associated to form a deep box.

[0053] . According to a further embodiment, said first compartment 3 houses at least one further drawer 32 sliding in extraction or opening with the angular door 7 open.

[0054] . According to a further embodiment, said second compartment 4 is an open storage compartment associated with at least one accessible shelf 33 with an open or partially open angular door 7.

[0055] . According to a further embodiment, said angular door 7 comprises an L-shaped body.

[0056] . According to a further embodiment, said angular door 7 comprises a substantially horizontal door upper edge 34, and in which said door upper edge 34 forms or houses a gripping and sliding handle 35.

[0057] . According to a further embodiment, said furnishing element 1 is a piece of kitchen furniture.

[0058] . According to a further embodiment, said furnishing element 1 is a piece of bathroom furniture.

[0059] . According to a further embodiment, said support structure 2 comprises resting feet 36 for resting the furnishing element 1 on a floor 37.

[0060] . According to a further embodiment, said support structure 2 is adapted to be connected to a side wall of a room of a building to remain suspended, not in contact with a floor 37.In order to meet contingent and specific needs, those skilled in the art may make several changes and adaptations to the above-described embodiments, and may replace elements with others which are functionally equivalent, without however departing from the scope of the following claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS

[0061] 

1 furnishing element

2 support structure

3 first compartment

4 second compartment or end compartment

5 first opening

6 second opening

7 angular door

8 first door panel or front panel

9 second door panel or side panel

10 furnishing element front plane

11 furnishing element end portion

12 furnishing element side

13 upper edge of box-like structure of support structure

14 opposite upper edge of box-like structure of support structure

15 lower edge of box-like structure of support structure

16 opposite lower edge of box-like structure of support structure

17 sliding guide directed according to said first direction

18 sliding guide directed according to said first direction

19 guide fixed sliding element or counter-guide or bearing

20 guide fixed sliding element or counter-guide or bearing

21 further sliding guide

22 further sliding guide

23 further upper edge

24 further lower edge

25 second panel bearing

26 second panel bearing

27 bottom panel

28 bottom panel side

29 bottom panel side

30 door drawer

31 drawer walls structure

32 further drawer

33 shelf

34 door upper edge

35 gripping and sliding handle

36 resting feet

37 floor

X first direction or frontal direction to the furnishing element

Y second direction or lateral direction to the furnishing element

Claims

1. A furnishing element (1), comprising:

- at least one support structure (2);

- wherein said support structure (2) delimits at least one first and at least one second compartment (3, 4);

said at least one first compartment (3) comprises at least one first opening (5) which opens at least in one direction (X); and

said at least one second compartment (4) comprises at least one second opening (6) which opens in at least one second direction (Y);

- wherein said second direction (Y) is orthogonal to said first direction (X);

characterized in that

said furnishing element (1) further comprises a door (7),

said door is an angular door (7);

said angular door (7) comprises a first panel (8) and a second panel (9), said second panel (9) is integral with said first panel (8); said second panel (9) is arranged orthogonal to said first panel (8) ;

said angular door (7) is movably connected to said support structure (2) to pass from a closed position to an open position and vice versa, and wherein,

when said angular door (7) is in the closed position, said angular door (7) at least partially faces, with said first panel (8), said first opening (5), so as to at least partially close said first opening (5), and at least partially faces, with said second panel (9), said second opening (6), so as to at least partially close said second opening (6),

so that, during the opening movement thereof, to pass from said closed position to said open position with a single movement, said angular door (7) at least partially opens both said at least one first opening (5) of said first compartment (3) as well as said at least one second opening (6) of said at least one second compartment (4) .

2. A furnishing element (1) according to claim 1, wherein said first direction (X) is a direction frontal to the furnishing element (1), a direction in which a user approaches during the normal use of the furnishing element (1);
and/or wherein
said second direction (Y) is a direction lateral to the furnishing element (1), a direction transverse to said frontal direction.

3. A furnishing element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein

said furnishing element (1) has a longitudinal extension which extends according to said second direction (Y) and which forms a furnishing element front plane (10); and wherein

said furnishing element (1) comprises at least one furnishing element end portion (11) which forms a furnishing element side (12); and wherein

said second compartment (4) is an end compartment wherein said second opening (6) opens into said furnishing element side (12).

4. A furnishing element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein

said angular door (7), when moved to opening, slides away from said first compartment (3) and said first panel (8) is a front panel; and wherein

said angular door (7), when moved to opening, slides while remaining alongside said second compartment (4), and said second panel (9) is a side panel;
and/or wherein

said second panel (9), when the angular door (7) is moved, slides transversely to said second opening (6).

5. A furnishing element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein

said angular door (7) is movable along a direction parallel to said first direction (X); and wherein

said first panel (8), during the movement of the angular door (7), is always arranged orthogonal to said first direction (X); and wherein

said second panel (9), during the movement of the angular door (7), is always arranged parallel to said first direction (X).

6. A furnishing element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein

said support structure (2) comprises a box-like structure, said box-like structure comprising upper opposite edges (13, 14) and lower opposite edges (15, 16) which delimit the edges of said first compartment (3); and wherein

said support structure (2) comprises a further box-like structure, said further box-like structure comprises further upper and lower edges (23, 24) which delimit the edges of said second compartment (4) and which are placed alongside said second opening (6); and wherein

at least one sliding guide (17, 18) is fastened to said first panel (8) of said angular door (7); and wherein

at least one of said lower opposite edges (15, 16) comprises a guide fixed sliding element (19, 20) which cooperates with said at least one sliding guide (17, 18) to allow said at least one sliding guide (17, 18) to slide along said first direction (X);
and/or wherein

at least one further sliding guide (21, 22) is associated with at least one of said further upper and lower edges (23, 24), and wherein at least one further sliding guide (21, 22) is directed according to said first direction (X); and wherein

at least one bearing (25, 26) is fastened to said second panel (9); and wherein

said at least one bearing (25, 26) cooperates with said at least one further sliding guide (21, 22) to allow the sliding of said second panel (9) along said first direction (X).

7. A furnishing element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein

said angular door (7) integrally supports at least one bottom panel (27); and wherein

said bottom panel (27) comprises opposite bottom panel sides (28, 29); and wherein

opposite bottom panel sides (28, 29) are associated with sliding guides (17, 18);
and/or wherein

the bottom panel (27) forms the base of a door drawer (30);
and/or wherein

the bottom panel (27) forms the base of a door drawer (30) to which a drawer walls structure (31) is associated to form a deep box.

8. A furnishing element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein

said first compartment (3) houses at least one further drawer (32) sliding in extraction or opening with the angular door (7) open;
and/or wherein

said second compartment (4) is an open storage compartment associated with at least one accessible shelf (33) with an open or partially open angular door (7);
and/or wherein

said angular door (7) comprises an L-shaped body;
and/or wherein

said angular door (7) comprises a substantially horizontal door upper edge (34), and wherein said door upper edge (34) forms or houses a gripping and sliding handle (35).

9. A furnishing element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein

said furnishing element (1) is a piece of kitchen furniture; and/or wherein

said furnishing element (1) is a piece of bathroom furniture.

10. A furnishing element (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein

said support structure (2) comprises resting feet (36) for resting the furnishing element (1) on a floor (37);
and/or wherein

said support structure (2) is adapted to be connected to a side wall of a room of a building to remain suspended, not in contact with a floor (37).

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