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Connection system for connecting a built-in appliance to a furniture unit and furniture unit arrangement

US8079652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 2006
Grant dateDec 20, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45215
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A connection system for connecting a built-in appliance to a furniture unit is provided and includes a securing strip having first securing elements for securing to the furniture unit side of the securing strip and second securing elements for securing to the appliance side of the securing strip and at least one cover strip which can be attached to the securing strip. Said securing strip comprises at least one recess for securing the cover strip to the securing strip. The invention also relates to a furniture unit arrangement, in particular a kitchen range, comprising a plurality of furniture units, wherein at least one furniture unit comprises a niche, and at least one built-in appliance. The built-in appliance is built into the niche. The built-in appliance is connected to the furniture unit by means of the inventive connection system.

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