Patent Publication Number: US-11647832-B2

Title: Cabinet assembly

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present disclosure relates generally to a cabinet assembly including a decorative panel and an interlocking mechanism. 
     DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART 
     Cabinet assemblies known in the art generally include back panel, side panels, and front panels coupled to a top and bottom. However, standard cabinet assemblies offer few options addressing the aesthetic options for panels. Conventional offerings do not allow for accommodation of decorative finishes or components. Alternate panels must typically be custom fabricated and do not offer the ability for modifications in appearance or aesthetic following installation. 
     Further, configurations of cabinet assemblies are assembled with threaded fasteners or similar. Fasteners simplify the design of the cabinet and may be replaced by a user. In order to assemble the cabinet, a tool such as a screwdriver, wrench, or drill may be necessary to tighten the threaded fasteners. In other configurations, cabinets that can be assembled or disassembled with minimal tools or without the use of tools are also available in the art. To accomplish this, a cabinet is assembled by interlocking certain panels. While cabinet assemblies known in the prior art may have utilized interlocking panels, there remains a need in the art for an improved cabinet assembly that is less expensive to manufacture and easier to assemble. 
     Accordingly, improvements in existing cabinet assemblies are needed to provide interchangeable, customizable decorative panels and interlocking mechanisms that are easy to assemble the cabinet. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The invention includes a cabinet assembly including a first frame having a first open channel, a second frame spaced from the first frame with the second frame having a second open channel, and a plurality of beams extending between the first and second frames and interlocking to each of the first and second frames within the first and second open channels to connect the first frame to the second frame. Each of the plurality of beams comprises a bottom side, a top side opposite the bottom side, and a pair of opposing recessed portions extending from the top and bottom sides. Each of the recessed portions has an upper surface and a lower surface with the upper surface being disposed below the top side. A portion of the bottom side and the entire recessed portion is disposed within the first open channel. The top side is disposed outside the first open channel to interlock the beam to the first and second frames. 
     The invention also includes a cabinet assembly including a first side frame and an opposing second side frame and a bottom panel coupled to the first frame and second frame. The cabinet assembly further includes a plurality of beams extending between the first side frame and the second side frame and interlocking to each of the first and second side frames to connect the first side frame to the second side frame and to define an interior volume of the cabinet assembly. The cabinet assembly further includes a plurality of support brackets defining at least one track, a mounting mechanism including a first portion on at least of one of the plurality of beams and a second portion on at least of one of the plurality support brackets to mount the support bracket to the beam, and a plurality of wall panels with each wall panel slidably engaged within the tracks of an opposing pair of the support brackets for defining a side of the cabinet assembly. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Other advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein: 
         FIG.  1    is an exploded view illustrating a cabinet system including two cabinet assemblies, according to one configuration. 
         FIG.  2    is a perspective view of a cabinet system including a cabinet assembly, according to another configuration. 
         FIG.  3    is an exploded view of a first frame, a second frame, and an exterior panel of the cabinet assembly of  FIG.  2   . 
         FIG.  4    is a partially exploded, perspective view of the cabinet assembly of  FIG.  2    including the first frame, the second frame, and the exterior panel including a plurality of beams. 
         FIGS.  5 A- 5 C  are schematic views of an interlocking mechanism of the cabinet assembly, according to one configuration. 
         FIG.  6    is an enlarged view of a portion of the interlocking mechanism of  FIG.  5 B . 
         FIG.  7    is a perspective view of a beam including a latch and the first frame including a notch. 
         FIG.  8    is the perspective view of  FIG.  7   , showing the beam interlocked with the first frame of the cabinet assembly. 
         FIG.  9    is a cross-sectional view generally taken through line  9 - 9  of  FIG.  8   , showing the beam interlocked with the first frame of the cabinet assembly. 
         FIG.  10    is a partial bottom perspective view of the beam and the first frame with the notch receiving the beam when the beam interlocks to the first frame. 
         FIG.  11    is a partially exploded, perspective view of the cabinet assembly including a plurality of support brackets. 
         FIG.  12    is a left-side perspective view of the cabinet assembly. 
         FIG.  13    is a left-side perspective view of the cabinet assembly, according to another configuration. 
         FIG.  14    is an enlarged view of the support bracket defining at least one track and at least one latch extending outwardly from the track. 
         FIG.  15    is a perspective view of the latch, according to one configuration. 
         FIG.  16    is a perspective view of the cabinet assembly illustrating the track of the support bracket mounted to at least one beam. 
         FIG.  17 A- 17 B  is a perspective view of the cabinet assembly of  FIG.  16   , shown with a wall panel slidably engaging within the tracks of an opposing pair of support brackets. 
         FIGS.  18 A- 19 B  is a perspective view of the cabinet assembly of  FIGS.  17 A- 17 B , shown with different types of decorative wall panels. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION 
     Referring to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, configurations of a cabinet system  100  including a cabinet assembly  10  are shown throughout the figures and described in detail below. As shown in  FIG.  1   , generally, the cabinet assembly  10  may be modified and/or adapted to be attached to another cabinet assembly. In some configurations, the cabinet assembly  10  may not be considered a standalone structure, as shown in  FIG.  1   , while in some configurations, the cabinet assembly  10  may be a standalone structure, as shown in  FIG.  2   . The cabinet system  100  may be any type of cabinet configuration and/or combination of cabinet configurations. For example, the cabinet system  100  may be a door cabinet, side cabinet, grill cabinet, kamado cabinet, kitchen cabinet, corner cabinet, and the like. It is contemplated that the cabinet system  100  may include any number of cabinet assemblies  10 . 
     Although in the configurations shown throughout the Figures and described below, the cabinet system  100  has a double-door configuration, it is contemplated that the cabinet system  100  may include any number of doors. 
     Details of the cabinet assembly  10  will be described. The cabinet assembly  10  is configured such that an end user or consumer may easily construct the cabinet assembly  10 . As shown in  FIGS.  1 - 3   , generally, the cabinet assembly  10  includes a cabinet body  12 . For illustrative and descriptive means, as shown in  FIG.  2   , from a front perspective view of the cabinet assembly  10 , the cabinet body  12  includes a left side L and a right side R. In configurations with more than one cabinet assembly  10  or cabinet body  12 , the cabinet assembly  10  or cabinet body  12  may include a continuous interior volume  14  between each cabinet assembly  10  or cabinet body  12 . In some configurations, the cabinet assembly  10  may additionally include any number of shelves or drawers disposed within the interior volume  14  and coupled to the cabinet body  12 . 
     Referring to  FIGS.  3  and  4   , the cabinet body  12  that includes a first frame  16  and a second frame  18  spaced from the first frame  16 . The cabinet body  12  may include at least one exterior panel  20  coupled to at least one of the first frame  16  and second frame  18 . The first frame  16  includes a first open channel  22  and the second frame  18  includes a second open channel  24 . The first and second open channels  22 ,  24  are configured to receive a beam  32  extending between the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . It is contemplated that the first and second frames  16 ,  18  may include any number of open channels. In the configurations shown, the first frame  16  includes two open channels  22  and the second frame  18  includes two open channels  24 . The first and second open channels  22 ,  24  are defined along the top and bottom sides of the first and second frames  16 ,  18 , respectively. It is further contemplated that the open channel(s) may be defined along any side of the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . For example, the first frame  16  and the second frame  18  may each include an open channel on the left side L. Each of the first and second frames  16 ,  18  include a lower surface  26 , a pair of side surfaces  28 A,  28 B, and a pair of upper surfaces  30 A,  30 B, shown in  FIGS.  3  and  8   . At least a portion of the pair of upper surfaces  30 A,  30 B define a top opening to partially define the first and second open channels  22 ,  24 . Further, the lower surface  26 , pair of side surfaces  28 A,  28 B, and pair of upper surfaces  30 A,  30 B are spaced to define at least one side opening to partially define the first and second open channels  22 ,  24 . 
     Referring to  FIG.  3   , the exterior panel  20  may include a top surface  34  and an attachment portion  36  extending from the top surface  34 . The attachment portion  36  is configured to couple to the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . The attachment portion  36  is shaped to fit or connect around a portion of the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . The attachment portion  36  includes a first portion  38  extending downwards from the top surface  34  and a second portion  40  extending parallel to the top surface  34 . In the configuration shown, the attachment portion  36  is L-shaped. In other configurations, the attachment portion  36  may be any shape. For example, the attachment portion  36  may be a U-shape with a first portion  38  extending downwards from the top surface  34 , a second portion  40  extending parallel to the top surface  34 , and a third portion  72  extending towards the top surface  34 . In another example, the attachment portion  36  may be a tab with a portion extending from the top surface  34 . It is understood that the exterior panel  20  may couple to at least one of the first and second frames  16 ,  18  in any suitable manner. For example, the exterior panel  20  may be fitted to the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . In another example, the exterior panel  20  may be snap-fitted to the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . It yet another example, the exterior panel  20  may mounted to the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . 
     The exterior panel  20  may be any type of panel that couples to at least one of the first frame  16  and the second frame  18 . In the configurations shown, the exterior panel  20  is a bottom panel. It is contemplated that the exterior panel  20  may be a side panel, front panel, back panel, and/or door panel. It is further contemplated that the cabinet assembly  10  may include any number of exterior panels. 
     In some configurations, the cabinet assembly  10  may further include any number of interior panels. In such configurations, the interior panel may include an attachment portion similar to the exterior panel  20 . 
     Referring now to  FIG.  4   , the cabinet assembly  10  further includes a plurality of beams  32  extending between the first frame  16  and the second frame. The plurality of beams  32  interlock to each of the first and second frames  16 ,  18  to connect the first frame  16  to the second frame. Once interlocked, the first frame  16 , the second frame, the exterior panel  20 , and the plurality of beams  32  define an interior volume  14  of the cabinet assembly  10 . 
     As shown, the cabinet assembly  10  includes  4  beams, denoted as  32 A,  32 B,  32 C, and  32 D. The plurality of beams  32  is further defined as two left side beams  32 A,  32 B being mounted to a left side of the first and second frames  16 ,  18  and two right side beams  32 C,  32 D being mounted to a right side of the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . The two left side beams  32 A,  32 B may be mounted to the left side L of the cabinet body  12  and the two right side beams  32 C,  32 D may be mounted to the right side R of the cabinet body  12 . In other configurations, the plurality of beams  32  may be further defined to include any number of beams. For example, the cabinet assembly  10  may include two beams with one beam defined as a left side beam being mounted to a left side of the first and second frames  16 ,  18  and the second beam being mounted to a right side of the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . In yet another example, where the one or more cabinet assemblies are attached, the cabinet assembly  10  may include one beam defined as a left side beam being mounted to a left side of the first and second frame. In this example, the right side of the first and second frame may couple to a side of another cabinet assembly  10 . In yet another example, where one or more cabinet assemblies are attached, the cabinet assembly  10  may include two beams defined as two right side beams being mounted to a right side of the first and second frame. 
     Each beam  32 A,  32 B,  32 C,  32 D, includes a bottom side  42 , a top side  44  opposite the bottom side  42 , and a pair of opposing recessed portions  46 A,  46 B extending from the top and bottom sides  44 ,  42 . It will be appreciated that the plurality of beams  32  may be referred to as beam  32  collectively and apply to each beam  32 A,  32 B,  32 C,  32 D, and so on, unless otherwise stated. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  5 A- 6   , the beam  32  further includes an exterior side  48  extending between the top and bottom sides  44 ,  42 . The exterior side  48  may face away from the interior volume  14  of the cabinet assembly  10 . The exterior side  48  includes at least one opening  50  for mounting components to the beam  32 . In some configurations, the top side  44  includes at least one opening for mounting components to the beam  32  from the top side  44 . 
     In some configurations, the first and second frames  16 ,  18  may include any number of openings for mounting components to the beam  32 . For example, the first and second frames  16 ,  18  may include an opening  51 . In such configurations, the openings  50  and  51  may be for mounting components to the cabinet body  12  and any components thereof. Other configurations are contemplated. 
     Each of the recessed portions  46 A,  46 B have an upper surface  52  and a lower surface  54  with the upper surface  52  being disposed below the top side  44 . The lower surface  54  of each of the pair of opposing recessed portions  46 A,  46 B is flush with the bottom side  42  of the beam  32 . In some configurations, the lower surface  54  of the recessed portions  46 A,  46 B may also be considered a part of the bottom side  42  of the beam  32 . The recessed portions  46 A,  46 B may include any number of openings  50  for coupling the beam  32  to the first or second frames of the cabinet assembly  10 . For example, the lower surface  54  may include two openings. The two openings may be referred to as latches  60 , which will be described in further details below. In another example, the lower surface  54  may include slots shaped to receive the first or second frames. It will be appreciated that recessed portion  46  may be considered as both recessed portions  46 A,  46 B, unless otherwise stated. 
     In the configurations shown, the upper surface  52  and lower surface  54  of the recessed portions  46 A,  46 B may extend substantially parallel to each other. In some configurations, the upper surface  52  and lower surface  54  may not extend substantially parallel to each other. The recessed portions  46 A,  46 B may also include any number of side surfaces. For example, as shown, the recessed portions  46 A,  46 B include two side surfaces with a first side surface extending between the upper surface  52  and lower surface  54  of the recessed portion  46 , forming a C-shape. In the configuration shown, a second side surface of the recessed portion  46  extends from the lower surface  54  and is substantially parallel to the first side surface. It will be appreciated that the side surface(s) may extend in any direction between the lower and upper surfaces of the recessed portion  46 . 
     An example of how a beam  32  interlocks to the first and second frames  16 ,  18  from a top perspective is shown through  FIGS.  5 A- 5 C . In the configurations shown, the cabinet assembly  10  includes an interlocking mechanism  56  to interlock the plurality of beams  32  to each of the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . Put differently, the interlocking mechanism  56  is provided such that the beams interlock to each of the first and second frames  16 ,  18  within the first and second open channels  22 ,  24  to connect the first frame  16  to the second frame. The connection between the plurality of beams  32  to each of the first and second frames  16 ,  18  are accomplished without requiring minimal, if any, tools. Cabinets that can be assembled or disassembled with minimal tools or without the use of tools allows for ease of installation. In this way, the cabinet assembly  10  of the present invention provides a cabinet assembly  10  that is less expensive to manufacture and easier to assemble with the interlocking mechanism  56 . Additionally, the cabinet assembly  10  provides an improved functionality and usability and, at the same time, reduces the time and effort required to assemble the cabinet assembly  10 . 
     As shown in  FIGS.  5 A and  7   , the beam  32  is aligned with the first and second open channels  22 ,  24  of the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . Then, as shown in  FIGS.  5 B and  6    (closer view), the beam  32  is configured to slidably engage the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . Once interlocked, the top side  44  is disposed outside the first open channel  22  to interlock the beam  32  to the first and second frames  16 ,  18 , as shown in  FIG.  5 C . Referring now to  FIGS.  7  and  8   , at least one of the upper surfaces  30 A,  30 B of each of the first and second frames  16 ,  18  is above the upper surface  52  of each of the recessed portions  46 A,  46 B when the pair of opposing recessed portions  46 A,  46 B are disposed within the first and second open channels  22 ,  24 . At least one of the upper surfaces  30 A,  30 B is flush with the top side  44  of the beam  32  and the other upper surface, different from the upper surface flushed with the top side  44 , of the first or second frame  18 ,  18  is below the top side  33  of the beam  32 . More specifically, as shown in  FIG.  9   , the upper surface  30 B of the first frame  16  is flush with the top side  44  of the beam  32 . The other upper surface  30 A of the first frame  16  is below the top side  44  of the beam  32 . In this configuration, the beam  32  and first and second frames  16 ,  18  are interlocked at each of the beams  32 . The interlocking mechanism  56  between the beam  32  and the first and second frames  16 ,  18  ensures the connection between the beam(s) and the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . The connection relies on the friction and/or mechanical interlock between at least one upper surface  30 A,  30 B of the first and second open channels  22 ,  24  and the top side  44  of the beam  32  and between the other upper surface  30 A,  30 B of the first and second open channels  22 ,  24  and the upper surface  52  of the recessed portions  46 A,  46 B. 
     Further, a portion of the bottom side  42  and the entire recessed portion  46  is disposed with the first open channel  22  and the second open channel. As shown in  FIGS.  9  and  10   , the bottom side  42  of the beam  32  includes a slot  58  for receiving at least one side surface of the first and second open channel. The lower surface  54  of the recessed portions  46 A,  46 B is spaced from the bottom side  42  to define the slot  58  between the lower surface  54  of the recessed portions  46 A,  46 B and the bottom side  42  of the beam  32 . The lower surface  54  of each of the pair of opposing recessed portions  46 A,  46 B is flush with the bottom side  42  of the beam  32 . In some configurations, the lower surface  54  of the recessed portion  46  may be considered the bottom side  42  of the beam  32 . 
     Referring to  FIGS.  7  and  8    and illustrated in  FIG.  9   , in one configuration, the interlocking mechanism  56  is further defined as at least one latch  60  and at least one notch. As mentioned above, the first and second frames  16 ,  18  includes the lower surface  26 . The lower surface  26  further includes at least one notch. The bottom side  42  of the beam  32  includes at least one latch  60  configured to couple to at least one notch  62  of the lower surface  26  of the first and second open channels  22 ,  24  of the first and second frames  16 ,  18 .  FIGS.  7  and  8    are an exemplary illustration of the beam  32  including the latch  60  and the lower surface  26  including the notch  62  with the latch  60  and notch  62  coupling and the beam  32  interlocking with the first frame  16 . In configurations wherein the bottom side  42  of the beam  32  and the lower surface  54  of the recessed portions  46 A,  46 B are separate components, the lower surface  54  of the recessed portion  46  may also include at least one latch  60 . In other configurations wherein the bottom side  42  of the beam  32  and the lower surface  54  of the recessed portion  46  are considered the same, the bottom side  42  of the beam  32  may include at least one latch  60 . Alternatively, any surfaces of the first frame  16 , the second frame, the bottom side  42  of the beam  32 , and/or the recessed portion  46  may include the notch  62  and/or latch  60 . In the configurations shown, the interlocking mechanism  56  includes two latches  60  and two notches  62 . In other configurations, the interlocking mechanism  56  may include any number of latches  60  and/or notches  62 . 
     The latch  60  of any suitable configuration is provided on the lower surface  54  of the recessed portion  46  and configured to contact the notch. In some configurations, the latch  60  is configured to snap fit with the notch. The notch  62  is configured to receive the beam  32  when the beam  32  interlocks to each of the first and second frames  16 ,  18  and the latch  60  is sized to engage the notch. The notch  62  is configured to be located on the lower surface  26  of the first and second open channels  22 ,  24  at a length substantially similar to the length of the bottom side  42  of the beam  32  and/or the lower surface  54  of the recessed portion  46 . It will be appreciated that the notch  62  may be any type of position locator including, but not limited to, a groove, detent, threaded member, or other mechanical interface. 
     In other configurations, the cabinet assembly  10  may include any other type of interlocking mechanism  56 . For example, the interlocking mechanism  56  may be a keyed connection including a tongue-style connector. The beam  32  may fit to the first and second frames  16 ,  18  via a leading edge of sliding, hinged, or lift-off guards to provide the interlock. In another example, the interlocking mechanism  56  may be a hinged connection wherein the beam  32  may couple to the first and second frames  16 ,  18  via a pin. In yet another example, the interlocking mechanism  56  may include any type of interlocking feature through snap fit, press fit, interference fit, or frictional fitting such that the beam  32  engages with the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . 
     Referring now to  FIG.  11   , a partially exploded, perspective view of the cabinet assembly  10  including a plurality of support brackets  64  is shown, according to one configuration. In the configuration shown, the cabinet assembly  10  includes four support brackets  64 . In some configurations, the plurality of support brackets  64  may be further defined as a pair of support brackets  64  coupled to each of the left and right sides of the first and second side frames  16 ,  18 . In other configurations, the plurality of support brackets  64  may be further defined as two left side beams and two right side beams being mounted to the left and right sides of the first and second side frames  16 ,  18 , respectively. It will be appreciated that the first and second side frames  16 ,  18  may be considered as sides of the first and second frames  16 ,  18  or additional frames to the first and second frames  16 ,  18 . 
     It is contemplated that the exterior side  48  may include any number of openings  50 . For example, shown in  FIG.  13   , the beam  32  may include the exterior side  48  extending between the top and bottom sides  44 ,  42  wherein the exterior side  48  includes two openings  50  for mounting components to the beam  32 . In another example, as shown in  FIG.  12   , the exterior side  48  includes one opening  50  for mounting components to the beam  32 . It is further contemplated that the first and/or second frames may include any number of openings for mounting components. For example, as shown throughout the Figures, the first and second frames  16 ,  18  each include two openings  51 . In another example, the first and second frames  16 ,  18  may each include one opening. In yet another example, the first frame  16  may include one opening and the second frame  16  may include two openings. Other configurations are contemplated. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  14   , the cabinet assembly  10  further includes a mounting mechanism  65 . The mounting mechanism  65  includes a first portion  65 A on at least one of the plurality of beams and a second portion  65 B on at least one of the plurality of support brackets to mount the support bracket to the beam, according to one configuration. In other configurations, the first and second portions  65 A,  65 B may be on any component. For example, the first portion  65 A may be on at least one of the plurality of support brackets and the second portion  65 B may be on at least one of the plurality of beams. It will be appreciated that any component of the cabinet assembly may include the mounting mechanism. 
     The plurality of support brackets  64  each define at least one track  66  and at least one latch  67  extending outwardly from the track  66 . At least one latch  67  is configured to extend through at least one opening  50  in one of the beams  32 A,  32 B,  32 C,  32 D, the first frame  16 , and/or the second frame to mount the support bracket  64  to the beams  32 A,  32 B,  32 C,  32 D, the first frame  16 , and/or the second frame  18 . At least one latch  67  may be configured to extend through the opening  51  of the first frame  16  or the second frame  18  to mount the support bracket  64  to the beams  32 A,  32 B,  32 C,  32 D, the first frame  16 , and/or the second frame  18 . In the configuration shown in  FIG.  14   , the support bracket includes four latches  67  extending outwardly from the track  66  and each beam  32  include one opening and the first and second frames  16 ,  18  each include at least one opening. The four latches  67  are configured to extend through the opening  50  of the exterior side  48  of the beam  32  and opening  51  to mount the support bracket  64  to the beam. In other configurations, the support brackets  64  may include any number of latches  67 . In the configurations shown, the latches  67  are located at the top and bottom ends of the track  66 . It will be appreciated that the latch(es)  67  may be positioned at any location along the track  66  to mount the support bracket  64  to the cabinet assembly  10 . 
     As shown, the first portion  65 A of the mounting mechanism  65  may further be defined as the opening  50  on the exterior side  48  of one of the beams  32 . Further, the second portion  65 B of the mounting mechanism  65  may further be defined as the one latch  67 , wherein the latch  67  extends through the opening  50  in one of the beams  32  to mount the support bracket  64  to the beam  32 . It is contemplated that the first portion  65 A and the second portion  65 B may be the alternate. 
     In other configurations, the first portion  65 A of the mounting mechanism  65  may further be defined as the opening  50  on the exterior side  48  of one of the beams  32  and the opening  51  of the first frame  16  and/or the second frame  18 . In such configurations, the second portion  65 B of the mounting mechanism  65  may further be defined as the two latches  67 , wherein the latches  67  extends through the opening  50  and opening  51  to mount the support bracket  64  to the beam  32 , the first frame  16 , the second frame  16 , and any combinations thereof. Similar to above, it is contemplated that the first and second portions  65 A,  65 B may be the alternate. 
     In some configurations, as shown in  FIG.  14   , the latch  67  may be integral with the track  66 . In some configurations, as shown in  FIG.  15   , the latch  67  may be a separate component configured to attach to the track  66 . In such configurations, the latch  67  may be secured to the track  66  with one or more fasteners, adhered to the track  66 , or the like. It will be appreciated that the latch  67  may be configured to couple to the track  66  in any suitable manner. 
     The latch  67  may be formed to extend away from the track  66  to allow mounting of the track  66  to the beam, the first frame  16 , the second frame, and/or any component of the cabinet assembly  10 . As shown in  FIGS.  14  and  15   , the at least one latch  67  includes a first portion  68  extending away from the track  66 , a second portion  70  extending substantially parallel to a side surface of the track  66 , and a third portion  72  extending away from the track  66 . The latch  67  may extend through the opening  50  of the exterior side  48  of the at least one plurality of beams  32  such that the side surface of the track  66  abuts the exterior side  48  of the at least one of said plurality of beams  32 . For example, the second portion  70  of the latch  67  may extend through the opening  50  of the exterior side  48  of the beam  32  such that the side surface abuts the exterior side  48  of the beam  32 . In another example, any portion of the latch  67  may extend through the opening  50  of the exterior side  48  while at the same time any number of portions may not extend through the opening. In configurations with more than one latch  67 , at least one latch  67  may extend through the opening  50  of the exterior side  48  of the at least one plurality of beams  32  and another latch  67  may extend through the opening  51  of the first or second frames  16 ,  18 . In such configurations, similar to above, the section portion  70  of the latches  67  may extend through the openings  50 ,  51  such that the side surface of the track  66  abuts the exterior side  48  of the beam  32 . 
     In the configurations shown, the latch  67  includes portions forming a substantially S-shape. In other configurations, the latch  67  may include portions forming a zig-zag shape. It will be understood that the latch  67  may include any number of portions forming any shape. For example, the latch  67  may include a portion forming a shape to match or fit the opening  50  of the beam  32 . In such configurations, the latch  67  is adapted to be inserted into the opening  50  of the beam  32  to mount the support bracket  64  to the beam  32 . 
     Alternatively, or additionally, in some configurations, the plurality of support brackets  64  may include an opening sized to receive a latch  67  or mating component of the beam  32 , the first frame  16 , the second frame, and/or any component of the cabinet assembly  10  to mount the support bracket(s) to the beam, the first frame  16 , and/or the second frame. In such configurations, the latch  67  or mating component may be similar to the latch  67  described above. 
     At least one track  66  is configured to oppose another track  66  of a support bracket  64 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  16   , a pair of support brackets  64  are coupled to each of the left and right sides of the first and second side frames or first and second frames  16 ,  18  and the tracks  66  of the pair of support brackets  64  on each side are opposing each other. In other words, the track  66  of support bracket is opposing the track  66  of another support bracket. 
     Referring to  FIG.  16    and referencing  FIG.  11   , the track  66  includes a back surface  74  and a pair of parallel side surfaces  76  extending from the back surface  74  from opposite ends of the back surface  74 . The back surface  74  and pair of parallel side surfaces  76  define a substantially C-shaped configured, best shown in  FIG.  11   . One of the pair of parallel side surfaces  76  is longer than the other parallel side surface. In such configurations, the at least one latch  67  extends from the longer of the pair of parallel side surfaces  76 . Further, the at least one latch  67  includes a portion extending away from the longer of the pair of parallel side surfaces  76 . In other configurations, the at least one latch  67  may include a portion extending away from the shorter of the pair of parallel side surfaces  76 . It will be appreciated that the pair of parallel sides surfaces may extend the same length. 
     In some configurations, the plurality of support brackets  64  may each further define a second track  78 . In such configurations, as best shown in  FIG.  11   , a portion of the back surface  74  of the track  66  may extend beyond at least one of the side surfaces. The support brackets  64  may further include a side surface, parallel to the portion of the back surface  74  that extends beyond the at least one of the side surfaces. In such a configuration, the second track  78  of a support bracket may be opposing to the second track  78  of another support bracket when mounted to the cabinet assembly  10 . It will be appreciated that the support brackets  64  may define any number of tracks  66 . It is contemplated that the tracks  66 ,  78  may be a continuous track with no interruptions or discontinuities or a discontinuous with interruptions or discontinuities. 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  17 A and  17 B , the cabinet assembly  10  further includes a plurality of wall panels  80 . Each wall panel is slidably engaged within the tracks  66  of opposing support brackets  64  to define a side S of the cabinet assembly  10 . The ease of installation and uninstallation of the wall panels  80  provide for an easy-to-change decor of the cabinet assembly  10  to fit the desired themes or finish preferences of consumers. For instance, for special events or parties, consumers may want to employ a desired color scheme to match the event or party. The consumers may simply slide out a wall panel and switch to a desired decorative wall panel that has a factory-finished look to match the desired color scheme. In another instance, consumers may want to change the look of their cabinets depending on the seasons. The interchangeability, customization, and versatility of the wall panels  80  offer the ability for modifications in appearance and/or aesthetic following installation without the need of buying whole new cabinet assemblies. 
     As shown, the wall panel is slidably engaged within the tracks  66  of an opposing pair of support brackets  64 , defining the left side L of the cabinet assembly  10 . It will be appreciated that the wall panel(s) may define any side of the cabinet assembly  10 , including the back, front, right, left, top or bottom sides of the cabinet assembly  10 . The plurality of beams  32 , first frame  16 , second frame, and plurality of wall panels  80  may define the interior volume  14  of the cabinet assembly  10 . In configurations where one or more cabinet assembly  10  are attached, the plurality of wall panels  80  may define any side of the cabinet assemblies such that the cabinet assembly  10  includes a continuous interior volume  14  between the cabinet assemblies. 
     The plurality of wall panels  80  each include a front side  82  and back side  84 . The front side  82  further includes a decorative layer  86 , as illustrated through  FIGS.  18 A- 19 B . The plurality of wall panels  80  slidably engages within the tracks  66  of the opposing pair of support brackets  64  such that the decorative layer  86  of the front side  82  is configured to face towards an exterior of the cabinet assembly  10 . The back side  84  of the wall panel(s) are configured to face towards the interior of the cabinet assembly  10 . The decorative layer  86  may be selected from the group consisting of wood, wood-based material, fiber material, plastic, glass, stone, ceramic, mineral material or mixtures thereof. It is appreciated that the term stone and ceramic materials may include material such as, but not limited to, granite, marble, sandstone, slate, tile, porcelain stoneware tiles and the like. 
     The decorative layer  86  of the wall panels  80  may be secured to the front side  82  of the wall panels  80  in any suitable manner including, but not limited to, adhesion, fastening, stapling, spraying, coating, and the like. In other configurations, the decorative layer  86  may be integrated with the front side  82  of the wall panels  80  such that the decorative layer  86  and the front side  82  are one integral component. It is contemplated that the decorative layer  86  may couple to any panel of the cabinet assembly  10 . 
     The interchangeability and/or customizability of the wall panels  80  provide for more of an aesthetically pleasing design for the cabinet assembly  10 , as shown through  FIGS.  18 A- 19 B . The decorative layer  86  of the wall panels  80  may comprise any type of material including, but not limited to, wood, metal, vinyl, foam, natural material, or the like. Further, the decorative layer  86  may be coated, painted, sprayed, stained, or the like to produce any type of pattern. For example, a painted pattern of brick may be the most aesthetically pleasing of the material to the consumer. In another example, a wood grain appearance may be the most aesthetically pleasing of the material to the consumer. In yet another example, the decorative layer  86  may include any type of finish material including, but not limited to, tile, stainless steel (including textured stainless steel), solid surface, marble, granite, quartz-based stone, glass, frosted glass, and other such comparable materials utilized in cabinet applications. 
     The cabinet assembly  10  may further include an adjustable mechanism to adjust the height, width, or length of the cabinet assembly  10  as a whole and/or the adjustable mechanism may be configured to adjust a height and/or width of any component of the cabinet assembly  10 , including, but not limited to, the first frame  16 , the second frame, and/or the plurality of beams  32 . For instance, the adjustable mechanism may adjust the height of the cabinet assembly  10 . In such configurations, the adjustable mechanism may include at least one height-adjustable component that is selectively raised into an upper position or lowered into a lower position. The height-adjustable component may be secured within the cabinet assembly  10 . In other configurations, the height-adjustable component may be attached to a bottom of the cabinet assembly  10 . In another example, the adjustable mechanism may adjust the width the cabinet assembly  10 . In such configurations, the adjustable mechanism may include at least one width-adjustable component that is selectively widen into a wider position or narrowed into a narrower position. The width-adjustable component may be secured within the cabinet assembly  10 . In other configurations, the width-adjustable component may be attached to or integrated with the frames of the cabinet assembly  10 . It will be appreciated that the adjustable mechanism may adjust any component and/or feature of the cabinet assembly  10 . 
     The invention has been described in an illustrative manner, and it is be understood that the terminology which has been used is intended to be in the nature of words of description rather than of limitation. It is now apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is, therefore, to be understood that the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described. 
     Several configurations have been discussed in the foregoing description. However, the configurations discussed herein are not intended to be exhaustive or limit the invention to any particular form. The terminology which has been used is intended to be in the nature of words of description rather than of limitation. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings and the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described.