The invention relates generally to caskets. More specifically, the invention is directed to a trim assembly for a corner of the casket.
Caskets are used for the interment of the bodies of deceased persons. Before interment, the body of the deceased is typically displayed for the benefit of loved ones at a funeral. Caskets are often offered in a wide variety of styles and finishes from which a customer can select to suit the customer's taste. Some caskets incorporate decorative or ornamental corner pieces that accent the style or finish of the casket.
Caskets are typically constructed of opposing side panels connected to opposing end panels. The side panels and the end panels may be made of solid wood or a wood composite having a veneered exterior. Each corner of the casket is formed by the intersection of a side panel and an end panel. The exterior of each corner should be finished in a manner consistent with the style and finish of the overall casket. The exterior of each corner should be finished with an ease of assembly and in a cost effective assembly. The invention provides such a corner trim assembly.
A corner trim assembly includes a first panel having a first panel first end.
A second panel has a second panel first end. The second panel first end is attached to the first panel first end.
A first trim screw is attached to the first panel. A second trim screw is attached to the second panel. The first and second trim screws each have a screw rim. Each screw rim is spaced apart from the first and second panels.
A first trim piece and a second trim piece each have a channel. The channels of the first and second trim pieces are engaged with the screw rims of the first and second trim screws to hold the first and second trim pieces against the first and second panels, respectively.
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In one embodiment of the corner trim assembly 10, the first panel 12 and the second panel 14, are made of particleboard having laminated surfaces and laminated edges. In another embodiment, the first panel 12 and the second panel 14 can be made of other materials.
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The screw head 30 includes a screw shoulder 32, a screw neck 34, and a screw rim 36. In general, the trim screws 16 are driven into the joint assembly 26 such that each screw shoulder 32 seats against the first panel edge 23 or the first panel first end surface 25. When seated against the first panel edge 23 or the first panel first end surface 25, the screw neck 34 of the trim screw 16 raises the screw rim 36 to a height h1. In the illustrated embodiment, the height h1 is approximately 3.5 mm. In another embodiment, the height h1 can be more than or less than 3.5 mm.
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The screw rim 36 includes a screw rim top 37. The screw rim top 37 includes a tool aperture (not shown). The tool aperture is configured for engagement with a tool for driving the trim screw 16 into the joint assembly 26. In the illustrated embodiment, the tool aperture is a phillips style slot. In another embodiment, the tool aperture can be another style slot, such as for example a hex head or a torx head, sufficient to drive the trim screw 16 into the joint assembly 26.
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While the above described corner trim assembly 10 has been directed to a casket, it should be understood that the corner trim assembly 10 can be applied to any structure or assembly, such as for example assembled furniture or ready-to-assemble furniture, having a corner.
Further, while the above described corner trim assembly 10 is directed to application on an outside corner, it should be understood that the corner trim assembly 10 can be applied to an inside corner.
While the invention as been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the essential scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiments, but that the invention shall include all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims.
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