Schublasten

Schublasten is a term that appears occasionally in German-language discussions to denote the loads acting on drawers and drawer systems, such as those within cabinets, desks, or industrial storage. It is not a standard term in formal engineering nomenclature; in most technical references the concept would be described as the loads on a drawer system or the loads transmitted to its slides and supporting structure. When used, the term typically refers to static and dynamic forces that a drawer must withstand during normal use.

In furniture engineering and design, schublasten encompass the weight of contents placed in the drawer (static load) as well as additional forces arising from opening, closing, and handling (dynamic and impact loads). Key considerations include the distribution of weight within the drawer, the contact stresses on the drawer bottom and sides, the reaction forces at the slides or runners, and the overall stability of the cabinet under load. Designers must account for worst‑case scenarios such as heavy or unevenly loaded drawers, frequent use, and potential accelerations that occur when the drawer is opened or slammed shut.

Evaluation of schublasten generally involves estimating maximum plausible loads, checking that the drawer, its bottom panel, slides, and mounting hardware can safely carry these loads with an appropriate safety margin, and validating the design through testing. Because the term is not standardized, practitioners often refer to the underlying concepts as drawer loads or loads on drawer hardware, and consider related concepts such as shear, bearing, and bending stresses as relevant to the components involved.