US20080127588A1 - Trim end cap assembly - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a trim end cap assembly for providing a finished appearance on the faces of a furniture cabinet wherein one assembly includes a laminate with the adjacent edges of the laminate at corners and the like being hidden by an intermediate trim extrusion, and a second assembly provides a trim extrusion having a veneered insert.
- the invention relates to a cabinet construction having a relatively thick cabinet wall having edge surfaces having finished faces and appearances which match the major side faces of the wall.
- the invention relates to a cabinet arrangement wherein similar finish layers may be provided on the major faces and end faces while any joints therebetween are hidden and made aesthetically pleasing by an intermediate trim member.
- a metal extrusion is applied to the end face which extrusion hides the end thickness of the laminate located on the major face of the cabinet wall.
- the extrusion also includes a channel thereon which receives an insert therein made of thin laminate. This channel is shallow and is sufficiently deep so as to receive a single layer of laminate therein.
- the extrusion also includes beveled edge flanges that have exposed faces so that at the corner between the right-angle sheets of laminate, a beveled metal strip is provided and visible. This provides pleasing contrast and while appearing as an aesthetic feature, also functionally serves to hide the cut edges of laminate on both the major faces and end face.
- the invention in a second aspect, relates to an extrusion having a deep channel therein with edge flanges that define exposed beveled, corner faces.
- This deep channel is adapted to receive a thick insert therein which may be formed of a substrate, such as made of wood, and having an exterior finish layer affixed thereto.
- This finish layer may be a laminate or other suitable finish material such as fabric, powder coating or any other suitable material which is carried on the substrate.
- an improved corner construction is provided for forming laminated cabinet surfaces while hiding cut edges of the laminate material or other covering material through an aesthetically pleasing edge feature at the joint between the adjacent edges of finish material.
- FIG. 1 is an end view of a cabinet-like wall structure having an end cap rail with a laminate finished insert therein.
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view thereof.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view thereof.
- FIG. 4 is a front view thereof.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the end cap rail and a laminate insert.
- FIG. 6 is an end view of the end cap rail.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective end view of a second embodiment of a wall structure illustrating an end cap rail with an insert inserted therein as depicted in phantom outline.
- FIG. 8 is an end cross-sectional view illustrating the insert and a mounting rail.
- FIG. 9 is an end cross-sectional view illustrating the insert as it is being fitted into the mounting rail.
- FIG. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a connector arrangement having a dove-tail configuration for adhesively joining the insert and mounting rail together.
- FIG. 11 illustrates the insert and mounting rail in fully joined condition.
- FIG. 12 is an enlarged partial view of the dove-tail joint.
- a space-dividing wall or cabinet structure 10 is illustrated which is defined by a first wall 11 and a transverse wall 12 .
- the walls 11 and 12 are defined by opposite side surfaces 14 and 15 , which are preferably formed of laminate-covered panels 17 and 18 .
- the invention includes an end cap trim assembly 20 which is used to cover the narrower end faces of the walls 11 and 12 .
- the side panels 18 ( 17 ) preferably have a wood-based core or slab 21 which is covered by sheet laminate or other finished surface layer 22 on the major faces to define the exterior finished appearance of the wall 11 or 12 .
- the laminate 22 has a wood appearance, and extends vertically and horizontally so as to terminate at side edges 23 .
- the side panels 18 are joined by interior connector structure 24 and 25 such that the side panels 18 ( 17 ) are disposed in parallel, spaced relation with an interior cavity 26 defined therein.
- the inside faces 27 of the panels 18 include connector grooves 28 for connecting the end cap trim assembly 20 thereto.
- this assembly 20 is provided to mount a single-layer laminate insert 30 in position on the horizontal and/or vertical end faces of the walls 17 and 18 , and to define finished corners 32 of the walls 11 and 12 to thereby hide the joints of the sheet laminate covering the major side faces and end faces of the walls 11 and 12 .
- joints between sheets of laminate may be visible and form a dark or distinctly visible edge due to the color difference between the laminate surface and the interior material forming the laminate which interior material is visible when the laminate is cut.
- the trim assembly 20 serves to hide this interior material while also forming corners 32 that may be formed of a different material such as aluminum and thereby give a distinct unique appearance.
- the trim assembly 20 comprises an extruded, aluminum mounting rail 40 that has downwardly cantilevered, resiliently deflectable connector flanges 41 .
- the connector flanges 41 have protuberant edges or ribs 42 that snap into the slots 28 as seen in FIG. 2 .
- the rail 40 also includes a face plate that is formed with beveled edge flanges 43 that define the finished corners 32 .
- the edge flanges 43 have a flat face or facet 50 , although such faces may also be curved or provide with other decorative details.
- the laminate insert 30 may be a single layer of laminate defining an exposed laminate face 45 , or may be a sheet laminate over a thicker supportive substrate. In this manner, laminate faces may be formed on all sides of the wall 11 or 12 while the corners are provided with a different material finish at the faces 50 , and the cut edges of the laminate sheets and the joints therebetween are hidden by the extruded corners 32 .
- the insert 30 of FIG. 5 has opposite side faces 52 which are essentially the surfaces exposed during cutting of the single-layer laminate forming the insert 30 .
- the laminate 30 has a single-layer depth which generally corresponds to the depth of the channel 44 as generally seen in FIG. 6 such that the upper insert surface 45 extends substantially flush with the uppermost peak of the edge flange 43 .
- the insert side face 52 this lies closely adjacent and in opposing relation with the inside flange face 51 so that the inside flange face 51 completely hides the opposing insert side face 52 .
- this insert side face 52 typically has a different appearance than the finish laminate surface 45 since this surface 52 is exposed after cutting of the laminate material. This is an unfinished face 52 so that the flange 43 essentially hides the unfinished surfaces of the insert 30 .
- the outermost peak 54 of the edge flange 43 also lies substantially flush in a vertical plane with the exposed major face 22 A of the side face laminate 22 .
- the laminate 22 has an edge face 22 B similar to the side face 52 discussed above as to the insert 30 .
- This edge face 22 B also is formed as a result of the cutting or manufacturing process and essentially is an unfinished surface of the laminate 22 .
- This unfinished surface 22 B here again is hidden by the overhanging edge flange 43 which overlies the edge face 22 B and hides same from sight.
- FIGS. 7-12 A second aspect of the invention is illustrated in FIGS. 7-12 .
- This wall or cabinet structure 60 of FIG. 7 embodies many of the same principles of the first embodiment of FIGS. 1-6 .
- the cabinet structure 60 has a wall 61 which is defined by opposite major side surfaces or faces 62 and 63 .
- These side surfaces 62 and 63 preferably are formed of laminate covered panels 64 and 65 .
- These side panels 64 or 65 preferably have a wood-based core which is covered by sheet laminate or another finished surface layer 66 to define the exterior finished appearance of the wall 61 .
- the finish layer 66 may have unfinished edge faces 67 .
- the interior core portion of the wall 61 also has a profiled edge face 68 .
- a further end cap trim assembly 70 which comprises a mounting rail 71 and an insert 72 .
- the mounting rail is a generally U-shaped configuration with a bottom wall 73 and sloping side walls or edge flanges 74 which are inclined upwardly away from the bottom wall 73 and terminate at an outwardly projecting flange portion 75 .
- the bottom wall 73 includes an interior face 76 which has a pair of upstanding dove-tailed shaped connector ribs 77 .
- These connector ribs 77 extend along the longitudinal length of the mounting rail 71 and are defined by skewed side surfaces 78 and a top rib surface 79 .
- edge flanges 74 these include an inclined interior flange face 80 which projects upwardly to a peak 81 and then slants downwardly to define a corner facet or face 82 .
- This facet or face 82 defines the exposed beveled corner face that is exposed after assembly.
- This face 82 when the rail 71 is formed from aluminum defines a distinct visual appearance that preferably contrasts the adjacent faces of the side face laminate 66 and the insert 72 although it could also have a matching finish.
- a further outer peak 83 is formed which then turns inwardly to define an inside flange face 84 that faces towards the finish layer 66 and covers the end face 67 thereof.
- the mounting rail 71 preferably is formed from extruded aluminum to provide a distinct metallic appearance to this face 82 , although it will be appreciated, that the mounting rail 71 could have other material constructions which provide sufficient rigidity and also provide an alternate finished appearance. Further, the rail 71 could still be formed of metal but could have an additional surface layer applied thereto such as paint or powder coating that could have a distinct color applied thereto.
- this insert 72 as seen in FIG. 8 preferably comprises a thick substrate 90 and an additional finish layer 91 which could be a single layer of laminate or could be another finish applied thereto such as powder coating.
- the insert 72 has a generally trapezoidal shape in an inverted orientation which conforms to the shape of the longitudinal rail channel 72 A that is formed in the rail 72 .
- This insert 72 has the exposed top surface 92 thereof, and inclined side faces 93 which have the same angle of inclination as the edge flange face 80 . These side faces 93 extend downwardly and then turn inwardly to define the bottom insert face 95 .
- This bottom insert face 95 include a pair of longitudinal grooves 96 that extend in parallel relation along the length of the insert 72 and are in alignment with the corresponding dove-tailed ribs 77 . These grooves 96 as seen in FIG. 8 are defined by a top groove face 97 and side groove faces 98 .
- These side groove faces 98 extend at an angle that is substantially parallel to the side rib faces 78 except that these opposing surfaces are spaced from each other by the distance 99 as generally indicated in FIGS. 9 and 11 . As such, a gap 100 is formed between each opposed pair of faces 78 and 98 , which gaps 100 are provided to accommodate an adhesive therebetween.
- the insert 72 is adapted to be fitted downwardly into the channel of the rail 71 with the mouth of the slots being sufficiently wide enough to freely receive the ribs 77 vertically therein as can be seen in FIG. 8 .
- an initial bead of adhesive 102 is provided at location 103 on the top rib surface 79 .
- This bead of adhesive 102 is generally indicated in its initial form by the circle shown in FIG. 8 as well as FIGS. 9-12 .
- this adhesive is then compressed and squeezed within the gap 103 that is initially formed between the opposing surfaces of the rib 77 and groove 96 .
- this adhesive 102 deforms as indicated by flow arrows 104 ( FIG. 10 ) and squeezes through the gap 103 .
- This adhesive begins to move or be squeezed downwardly between the opposed faces 78 and 98 generally to the leading adhesive edge 105 indicated in FIG. 10 .
- this leading adhesive edge 105 continues to move downwardly to the final adhesive location 106 indicated in FIG. 12 .
- the top insert surface 92 is substantially flush, but not completely flush with the edge flange peak 81 . It is possible to make such surfaces completely flush, but it is undesirable for the top insert surface 92 to project above such peak 81 since this would leave a cut edge surface of the insert 92 at least partially exposed.
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Typically, joints between sheets of laminate may be visible and form a dark or distinctly visible edge due to the color difference between the laminate surface and the interior material forming the laminate which interior material is visible when the laminate is cut. A trim assembly serves to hide this interior material while also forming corners that may be formed of a different material such as aluminum and thereby give a distinct unique appearance. The trim assembly includes an extruded rail, which receives a laminate insert, or includes a deeper extrusion having a thick insert with a finish surface applied thereto.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/812 752, filed Jun. 12, 2006, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The invention relates to a trim end cap assembly for providing a finished appearance on the faces of a furniture cabinet wherein one assembly includes a laminate with the adjacent edges of the laminate at corners and the like being hidden by an intermediate trim extrusion, and a second assembly provides a trim extrusion having a veneered insert.
- Various cabinet constructions have been provided which have many different finish surfaces applied thereto.
- The invention relates to a cabinet construction having a relatively thick cabinet wall having edge surfaces having finished faces and appearances which match the major side faces of the wall.
- When laminate is conventionally applied at a right-angle corner, such as between a vertical major face and an end face, typically, the thickness of one sheet of laminate is visible and thereby results in an unsightly joint of the right-angle corner.
- The invention relates to a cabinet arrangement wherein similar finish layers may be provided on the major faces and end faces while any joints therebetween are hidden and made aesthetically pleasing by an intermediate trim member.
- In one aspect of the invention, a metal extrusion is applied to the end face which extrusion hides the end thickness of the laminate located on the major face of the cabinet wall. The extrusion also includes a channel thereon which receives an insert therein made of thin laminate. This channel is shallow and is sufficiently deep so as to receive a single layer of laminate therein. The extrusion also includes beveled edge flanges that have exposed faces so that at the corner between the right-angle sheets of laminate, a beveled metal strip is provided and visible. This provides pleasing contrast and while appearing as an aesthetic feature, also functionally serves to hide the cut edges of laminate on both the major faces and end face.
- In a second aspect, the invention relates to an extrusion having a deep channel therein with edge flanges that define exposed beveled, corner faces. This deep channel is adapted to receive a thick insert therein which may be formed of a substrate, such as made of wood, and having an exterior finish layer affixed thereto. This finish layer may be a laminate or other suitable finish material such as fabric, powder coating or any other suitable material which is carried on the substrate.
- With this arrangement, an improved corner construction is provided for forming laminated cabinet surfaces while hiding cut edges of the laminate material or other covering material through an aesthetically pleasing edge feature at the joint between the adjacent edges of finish material.
- Other objects and purposes of the invention, and variations thereof, will be apparent upon reading the following specification and inspecting the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is an end view of a cabinet-like wall structure having an end cap rail with a laminate finished insert therein. -
FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view thereof. -
FIG. 3 is a plan view thereof. -
FIG. 4 is a front view thereof. -
FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the end cap rail and a laminate insert. -
FIG. 6 is an end view of the end cap rail. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective end view of a second embodiment of a wall structure illustrating an end cap rail with an insert inserted therein as depicted in phantom outline. -
FIG. 8 is an end cross-sectional view illustrating the insert and a mounting rail. -
FIG. 9 is an end cross-sectional view illustrating the insert as it is being fitted into the mounting rail. -
FIG. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a connector arrangement having a dove-tail configuration for adhesively joining the insert and mounting rail together. -
FIG. 11 illustrates the insert and mounting rail in fully joined condition. -
FIG. 12 is an enlarged partial view of the dove-tail joint. - Certain terminology will be used in the following description for convenience and reference only, and will not be limiting. For example, the words “upwardly”, “downwardly”, “rightwardly” and “leftwardly” will refer to directions in the drawings to which reference is made. The words “inwardly” and “outwardly” will refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center of the arrangement and designated parts thereof. Said terminology will include the words specifically mentioned, derivatives thereof, and words of similar import.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 , a space-dividing wall or cabinet structure 10 is illustrated which is defined by afirst wall 11 and atransverse wall 12. Thewalls opposite side surfaces panels cap trim assembly 20 which is used to cover the narrower end faces of thewalls - More particularly, the side panels 18 (17) preferably have a wood-based core or
slab 21 which is covered by sheet laminate or other finishedsurface layer 22 on the major faces to define the exterior finished appearance of thewall laminate 22 has a wood appearance, and extends vertically and horizontally so as to terminate atside edges 23. - The
side panels 18 are joined byinterior connector structure interior cavity 26 defined therein. The inside faces 27 of thepanels 18 includeconnector grooves 28 for connecting the endcap trim assembly 20 thereto. - As to the end
cap trim assembly 20, thisassembly 20 is provided to mount a single-layer laminate insert 30 in position on the horizontal and/or vertical end faces of thewalls finished corners 32 of thewalls walls trim assembly 20 serves to hide this interior material while also formingcorners 32 that may be formed of a different material such as aluminum and thereby give a distinct unique appearance. - Referring to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , thetrim assembly 20 comprises an extruded,aluminum mounting rail 40 that has downwardly cantilevered, resilientlydeflectable connector flanges 41. Theconnector flanges 41 have protuberant edges orribs 42 that snap into theslots 28 as seen inFIG. 2 . Therail 40 also includes a face plate that is formed withbeveled edge flanges 43 that define the finishedcorners 32. Preferably theedge flanges 43 have a flat face orfacet 50, although such faces may also be curved or provide with other decorative details. - Between upstanding, inside faces 51 (
FIG. 6 ) of theedge flanges 43, achannel 44 is formed in which is received thelaminate insert 30. Thelaminate insert 30 may be a single layer of laminate defining an exposedlaminate face 45, or may be a sheet laminate over a thicker supportive substrate. In this manner, laminate faces may be formed on all sides of thewall faces 50, and the cut edges of the laminate sheets and the joints therebetween are hidden by theextruded corners 32. - More particularly, the
insert 30 ofFIG. 5 hasopposite side faces 52 which are essentially the surfaces exposed during cutting of the single-layer laminate forming theinsert 30. Thelaminate 30 has a single-layer depth which generally corresponds to the depth of thechannel 44 as generally seen inFIG. 6 such that theupper insert surface 45 extends substantially flush with the uppermost peak of theedge flange 43. As to theinsert side face 52, this lies closely adjacent and in opposing relation with theinside flange face 51 so that theinside flange face 51 completely hides the opposinginsert side face 52. It is noted that thisinsert side face 52 typically has a different appearance than thefinish laminate surface 45 since thissurface 52 is exposed after cutting of the laminate material. This is anunfinished face 52 so that theflange 43 essentially hides the unfinished surfaces of theinsert 30. - As also seen in
FIG. 6 , theoutermost peak 54 of theedge flange 43 also lies substantially flush in a vertical plane with the exposedmajor face 22A of theside face laminate 22. Here again, thelaminate 22 has anedge face 22B similar to theside face 52 discussed above as to theinsert 30. Thisedge face 22B also is formed as a result of the cutting or manufacturing process and essentially is an unfinished surface of thelaminate 22. Thisunfinished surface 22B here again is hidden by the overhangingedge flange 43 which overlies theedge face 22B and hides same from sight. - A second aspect of the invention is illustrated in
FIGS. 7-12 . This wall orcabinet structure 60 ofFIG. 7 embodies many of the same principles of the first embodiment ofFIGS. 1-6 . - More particularly, the
cabinet structure 60 has a wall 61 which is defined by opposite major side surfaces or faces 62 and 63. These side surfaces 62 and 63 preferably are formed of laminate coveredpanels 64 and 65. Theseside panels 64 or 65 preferably have a wood-based core which is covered by sheet laminate or anotherfinished surface layer 66 to define the exterior finished appearance of the wall 61. As seen inFIG. 8 , thefinish layer 66 may have unfinished edge faces 67. - Further, the interior core portion of the wall 61 also has a profiled
edge face 68. - To aesthetically cover this
edge face 68, a further end captrim assembly 70 is provided which comprises a mountingrail 71 and aninsert 72. As seen inFIGS. 7 and 8 , the mounting rail is a generally U-shaped configuration with abottom wall 73 and sloping side walls oredge flanges 74 which are inclined upwardly away from thebottom wall 73 and terminate at an outwardly projectingflange portion 75. - More particularly, the
bottom wall 73 includes aninterior face 76 which has a pair of upstanding dove-tailed shapedconnector ribs 77. Theseconnector ribs 77 extend along the longitudinal length of the mountingrail 71 and are defined by skewed side surfaces 78 and atop rib surface 79. - As to the
edge flanges 74, these include an inclined interior flange face 80 which projects upwardly to apeak 81 and then slants downwardly to define a corner facet orface 82. This facet orface 82 defines the exposed beveled corner face that is exposed after assembly. Thisface 82 when therail 71 is formed from aluminum defines a distinct visual appearance that preferably contrasts the adjacent faces of theside face laminate 66 and theinsert 72 although it could also have a matching finish. - At the bottom corner of the exposed
face 82, a furtherouter peak 83 is formed which then turns inwardly to define aninside flange face 84 that faces towards thefinish layer 66 and covers theend face 67 thereof. - As such, the
unfinished surface 67 is completely hidden after assembly and someone viewing thecabinet construction 60 would only see the exposedflange face 82. As indicated above, the mountingrail 71 preferably is formed from extruded aluminum to provide a distinct metallic appearance to thisface 82, although it will be appreciated, that the mountingrail 71 could have other material constructions which provide sufficient rigidity and also provide an alternate finished appearance. Further, therail 71 could still be formed of metal but could have an additional surface layer applied thereto such as paint or powder coating that could have a distinct color applied thereto. - More particularly as to the
insert 72, thisinsert 72 as seen inFIG. 8 preferably comprises athick substrate 90 and anadditional finish layer 91 which could be a single layer of laminate or could be another finish applied thereto such as powder coating. - The
insert 72 has a generally trapezoidal shape in an inverted orientation which conforms to the shape of thelongitudinal rail channel 72A that is formed in therail 72. Thisinsert 72 has the exposedtop surface 92 thereof, and inclined side faces 93 which have the same angle of inclination as theedge flange face 80. These side faces 93 extend downwardly and then turn inwardly to define thebottom insert face 95. Thisbottom insert face 95 include a pair oflongitudinal grooves 96 that extend in parallel relation along the length of theinsert 72 and are in alignment with the corresponding dove-tailedribs 77. Thesegrooves 96 as seen inFIG. 8 are defined by atop groove face 97 and side groove faces 98. These side groove faces 98 extend at an angle that is substantially parallel to the side rib faces 78 except that these opposing surfaces are spaced from each other by thedistance 99 as generally indicated inFIGS. 9 and 11 . As such, agap 100 is formed between each opposed pair offaces gaps 100 are provided to accommodate an adhesive therebetween. - More particularly, the
insert 72 is adapted to be fitted downwardly into the channel of therail 71 with the mouth of the slots being sufficiently wide enough to freely receive theribs 77 vertically therein as can be seen inFIG. 8 . To secure theinsert 72 to the mountingrail 71, an initial bead of adhesive 102 is provided atlocation 103 on thetop rib surface 79. This bead of adhesive 102 is generally indicated in its initial form by the circle shown inFIG. 8 as well asFIGS. 9-12 . - Referring to
FIGS. 9 and 10 , this adhesive is then compressed and squeezed within thegap 103 that is initially formed between the opposing surfaces of therib 77 andgroove 96. As theinsert 72 is pressed in place, this adhesive 102 deforms as indicated by flow arrows 104 (FIG. 10 ) and squeezes through thegap 103. This adhesive begins to move or be squeezed downwardly between the opposed faces 78 and 98 generally to the leadingadhesive edge 105 indicated inFIG. 10 . As theinsert 72 is pressed downwardly to the fully seated position ofFIGS. 11 and 12 , this leadingadhesive edge 105 continues to move downwardly to the finaladhesive location 106 indicated inFIG. 12 . As the adhesive hardens, this does fill the gap between theopposed surfaces insert 72 from the mountingrail 71. In the fully seated position, thetop insert surface 92 is substantially flush, but not completely flush with theedge flange peak 81. It is possible to make such surfaces completely flush, but it is undesirable for thetop insert surface 92 to project abovesuch peak 81 since this would leave a cut edge surface of theinsert 92 at least partially exposed. - In the seated position of
FIG. 8 , however, there is no exposed unfinished surface of theinsert 92 and an aesthetically pleasing edge finish construction is provided. - Although particular preferred embodiments of the invention have been disclosed in detail for illustrative purposes, it will be recognized that variations or modifications of the disclosed apparatus, including the rearrangement of parts, lie within the scope of the present invention.
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2. A cabinet construction comprising:
a cabinet panel having opposite panel side faces and peripheral edge faces, said opposite panel side faces having a finished sheet layer defining an exterior finished appearance thereof;
a mounting rail extending along the length of at least one of said edge faces so as to overlie and enclose said edge face, said mounting rail having edge flanges projecting therefrom so as to define a recessed channel along the length of the mounting rail, and having exposed outer flange surfaces which are exposed along the corner defined between said edge faces and said panel side faces; and
an insert member inserted into said channel, said insert member filling said channel and having a finished exterior surface which covers said edge face, said insert inserted within said channel such that said edge flanges cover opposite side edges of said insert with only said exposed exterior surface of said insert being viewable from an exterior thereof.
3. The cabinet construction according to claim 2 , wherein said insert member has an inner face lying against an opposing channel face, an outer face defining said exterior face of said insert and thereby defining an exterior face of said cabinet construction, and side faces defining said side edges of said insert and defining a thickness of said insert member between said inner and outer faces.
4. The cabinet construction according to claim 3 , wherein said edge flanges of said mounting rail have inner flange faces in close facing relation with said insert side faces to cover from view, and outer flange faces defining said outer flange surfaces which are each exposed and lie uniformly flush on one flange edge with said insert outer face and on another flange edge with said opposite panel side faces.
5. The cabinet construction according to claim 4 , wherein only said outer flange faces, said panel side faces and said insert outer face are visible from an exterior of said cabinet construction.
6. The cabinet construction according to claim 5 , wherein said outer flange faces, said panel side faces and said insert outer face are oriented in angled relation one relative to the other.
7. The cabinet construction according to claim 6 , wherein said insert outer face and said panel side faces are oriented at right angles relative to each other to define corners of said cabinet.
8. The cabinet construction according to claim 6 , wherein said outer flange faces define a beveled shape at said corners.
9. The cabinet construction according to claim 1 , wherein said mounting rail is formed of an extruded material, said insert includes a finish material defining said outer insert face which differs from said extruded material.
10. The cabinet construction according to claim 9 , wherein said insert is defined by a single layer of sheet material.
11. The cabinet construction according to claim 9 , wherein said insert is defined by a layer of insert sheet material mounted to a thicker substrate confined entirely within said channel beneath said insert sheet material.
12. A cabinet construction comprising:
a cabinet panel having opposite major panel side faces and peripheral minor edge faces, said opposite panel side faces having a finished sheet layer defining an exterior finished appearance of said cabinet construction;
a mounting rail extending along the length of at least one of said edge faces and having a width spanning said edge face so that said mounting rail is mounted in overlying relation with said edge face, said mounting rail having edge flanges projecting so as to define a recessed channel along the length of the mounting rail, said edge flanges having exposed outer flange faces which are exposed along cabinet corners defined along opposite said panel side faces, wherein said edge flanges of said mounting rail have lengthwise first and second edges wherein said first edge defines an inner flange face that defines a side face of said channel and said second edge terminates flush with said panel side face adjacent thereto such that said outer flange faces define an exterior finished appearance; and
an insert member inserted into said channel, said insert member filling said channel and having an inner insert face lying against an opposing channel face, an outer insert face defining an exterior finished appearance of said cabinet construction, and side insert faces defining a thickness of said insert member between said inner and outer faces, each of said insert side faces having an unfinished appearance and being enclosed by said inner flange face disposed in contact therewith while said outer flange faces are exposed and bounded on opposite sides by said outer insert face and said panel side faces.
13. The cabinet construction according to claim 12 , wherein said inner flange faces are in close facing relation with said insert side faces so as to cover from view.
14. The cabinet construction according to claim 13 , wherein said outer flange faces are each exposed and lie uniformly flush on said first edge with said insert outer face and on said second edge with said opposite panel side faces.
15. The cabinet construction according to claim 14 , wherein said respective exterior finished appearances of said outer insert face and said panel side faces differ from said finished appearance of said outer flange faces.
16. The cabinet construction according to claim 14 , wherein said respective exterior finished appearances of said outer insert face and said panel side faces are defined by a sheet material and said finished appearance of said outer flange faces is defined by an extruded material.
17. The cabinet construction according to claim 12 , wherein said insert is defined by a single layer of sheet material.
18. The cabinet construction according to claim 12 , wherein said insert is defined by a layer of sheet material mounted to a thicker substrate confined entirely within said channel beneath said sheet material.
19. A cabinet construction comprising:
a cabinet panel having opposite major panel side faces and peripheral minor edge faces, said opposite panel side faces having a finished sheet layer defining an exterior finished appearance of said cabinet construction;
a mounting rail extending along the length of at least one of said edge faces and having a width spanning said edge face so that said mounting rail is mounted in overlying relation with said edge face, said mounting rail having edge flanges defining a recessed channel along the length of the mounting rail, said edge flanges having exposed outer flange faces which are exposed along cabinet corners defined along opposite said panel side faces, wherein said edge flanges of said mounting rail have lengthwise first and second edges wherein said first edge defines an inner flange face that defines a side face of said channel and said second edge terminates flush with said panel side face adjacent thereto such that said outer flange faces define an exterior finished appearance; and
an insert member inserted into said channel which comprises a substrate and a sheet material, said insert member filling said channel and having an inner insert face defined by said substrate and lying against an opposing channel face, an outer insert face defined by said sheet material and defining an exterior finished appearance of said cabinet construction, and side insert faces defining a thickness of said insert member between said inner and outer faces, each of said insert side faces being enclosed by said inner flange face disposed in contact therewith while said outer flange faces are exposed and bounded on opposite sides by said outer insert face and said panel side faces.
20. The cabinet construction according to claim 19 , wherein said insert side faces are defined by side faces of said sheet material and said substrate.
21. The cabinet construction according to claim 19 , wherein said channel and said substrate include cooperating ribs and slot which align and join said mounting rail and said insert together.
22. The cabinet construction according to claim 21 , wherein said slots include an adhesive therein which bonds to said ribs to provide said bonding of said substrate and said insert.
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