EP1586733A2 - Pivotable wing - Google Patents

Abstract

A hinged flap especially for fitting to furniture has a hollow construction with integral mountings for securing one part of the hinge and with the other part of the hinge secured to the furniture by a clip fitting onto a rail or other grip. This provides simple removal of the flap as one complete module. The flap incorporates a curved rack (34) which is engaged by a retarding mechanism on the hinge. Other fittings include sockets (100, 31) for securing the hinge and a pivot socket (32) about which the hinge swings.

Description

The present invention relates to a flap having at least one side wall, wherein the flap is pivotable and at least one of the flap movement affecting fitting is connected.

Such flaps usually consist of two side walls, a front, a rear wall and a floor and may be about a pivot axis of the Carcass of a piece of furniture to be pivoted out. Should the flap from the Furniture be removed, this is only relatively cumbersome. The same applies to the assembly of the flap in the piece of furniture. The assembly / disassembly designed especially expensive when more fitting parts are provided by means of which the influence on flap movement shall be.

It is therefore the object of the present invention, a flap of the aforementioned To further develop the way that their assembly / disassembly makes it relatively easy.

This object is achieved by a flap with the features of claim 1. Thereafter, a housing is provided in which the fitting at least partially is received, wherein the housing at least partially through the side wall the flap is formed. The fitting is partially or preferably completely in the side wall of the flap and can in a preferred embodiment the invention with this taken out of the body of a piece of furniture become.

It is particularly advantageous if the fitting has a first stationary and a second comprising the flap moved fitting part. It can be provided in that the first fitting part has an axis which is in a bore of the second Fitting part engages and the flap is pivotable about.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the bore of the second fitting part arranged in the lower region of the front edge of the side walls.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the first fitting part has a groove, by means of this on a rail or a projection of a carcass element for example, a cabinet is pushed. If the flap from the body element be removed, the first fitting part of the rail or the Headed off with the flap. In this embodiment of the invention is located on the inside of the body element only said rail or the lead. The flap with fitting is completely removable.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the first fitting part a rotary damper having, with a curved toothed rail of the second fitting part combs.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention is a first and a second spring provided, which are arranged on the side wall and on the first fitting part are, wherein the first spring is arranged such that it in the closed position and is stretched in the open position and in a range between closing and open position has a contrast, lower Dehnzustand. Farther is provided that the second spring in the closed position of the flap stretched is and with increasing opening degree of the flap a contrast lower Elongation. In this way, a relatively large Realize the weight spectrum of the flap, wherein achieved by means of the first spring is that the flap does not hit even in the largely open state but braked open.

In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the second fitting part having a cover and that the outside of the first fitting part with the cover lies in one plane. The outside of the first fitting part as well the cover thus form the outside of the flap, in the assembled state the flap adjacent to an inside of a body element.

In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the flap a Front and a rear wall and a bottom, which is between two side walls extend the flap and by a one-piece U-shaped Component be formed.

In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the flap by means a locking element in a preferred position between its closed position and their open position can be locked. In this case, the locking element have a projection and a spring-loaded pressure element in the area of the projection is pressed and thereby the flap in the appropriate Opening position holds until they forcefully beyond this position is moved.

The invention further relates to a hinge with a movable with a door or flap first fitting body and with a body fitting body, wherein the first fitting body with a first and a second lever pivotally in communication, both of which are hinged to a third lever which is pivotable is in communication with the body fitting body, and wherein the second lever further pivotally connected to a fourth lever which is connected to the Body fitting body is articulated.

It can be provided that the fourth lever has a toothing Section has and that a rotary damper is provided with the teeth mesh.

Furthermore, it can be provided that attached to the second lever, a tension spring is, which exerts a force acting in the closing direction of the door or flap force and thus causes the door or flap to slowly move to the open position is and can also be moved with a lower closing force.

The invention finally relates to a piece of furniture with a flap according to one of Claims 1 to 11 and / or a hinge according to one of claims 12 to 14.

A particularly advantageous embodiment of the furniture results from that at least one side wall of the piece of furniture is hollow and in that the hinge according to any one of claims 12 to 14 is received in the cavity is.

Further details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the in the drawing illustrated embodiment explained.

Figur 1:

unterschiedliche Ansichten der Seitenwandung der Klappe,

Figur 2:

eine perspektivische Ansicht des ortsfesten, ersten Beschlagteils,

Figur 3:

unterschiedliche Ansichten der Abdeckung der Seitenwandung,

Figur 4:

unterschiedliche Ansichten des Vorsprunges zur Festlegung einer Vorzugsposition der Klappe,

Figur 5:

unterschiedliche Ansichten des federbelasteten Druckelementes und

Figur 6:

unterschiedliche Ansichten des U-förmigen, die Front, Rückwand und den Boden bildenden Bauteils,

Figur 7:

unterschiedliche Ansichten des erfindungsgemäßen Scharniers in der Offenposition,

Figur 8:

eine Darstellung des Scharniers in der Einbauposition,

Figur 9:

unterschiedliche Ansichten des ersten Schamierhebels,

Figur 10:

unterschiedliche Ansichten des zweiten Scharnierhebels,

Figur 11:

unterschiedliche Ansichten des dritten Schamierhebels,

Figur 12:

unterschiedliche Ansichten des vierten Scharnierhebels und

Figur 13:

unterschiedliche Ansichten eines Teils des ersten Beschlagskörpers.

Show it:

FIG. 1:

different views of the side wall of the flap,

FIG. 2:

a perspective view of the stationary, first fitting part,

FIG. 3:

different views of the cover of the side wall,

FIG. 4:

different views of the projection for determining a preferred position of the flap,

FIG. 5:

different views of the spring-loaded pressure element and

FIG. 6:

different views of the U-shaped, the front, back wall and the bottom forming component,

FIG. 7:

different views of the hinge according to the invention in the open position,

FIG. 8:

a representation of the hinge in the installed position,

FIG. 9:

different views of the first hinge lever,

FIG. 10:

different views of the second hinge lever,

FIG. 11:

different views of the third hinge lever,

FIG. 12:

different views of the fourth hinge lever and

FIG. 13:

different views of a part of the first fitting body.

FIG. 1 shows in different views the side wall 10 of a flap, which serves as a housing for the fitting. The side wall 10 is in Figure 1a of the outside, that is from the side facing away from the flap space and in Figure 1b shown from the perspective of the flap interior. As can be seen from FIG. 1 a, has the side wall 10, as a fitting housing and at the same time as second fitting part 30 is a curved rack 34, in which a rotary damper the first fitting part is running. Furthermore, the second fitting part 30 a pin 100 for fixing a first spring on the second fitting part 30 and a pin 110 for fixing a second spring on second fitting part 30. As can be seen from FIG. 1a, the pins 100 are located, 110 in the rear area of the side part. The second fitting part 30 has the a further plastic projection 31, in which a bent sheet metal according to FIG. 4 is inserted, which serves to define a preferred position.

From Figure 1b it can be seen that the side wall 10 has a substantially U-shaped extending groove, in which a U-shaped, the front, the back as well the bottom, the flap-forming component is used and by means of snap-in connections is locked.

On the front of the side wall 10 is a bore 32 to the the side wall 10 and thus the flap pivotable about a stationary axis is.

Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the first fitting part 20. This has in its lower front end portion of the axis 22 which mounted in the State is introduced into the bore 32 of the second fitting part 30 and the represents the pivot axis of the flap. The first fitting part 20 also has a Pin 80 on which the first spring is attached to the first fitting part 20. Further, a second pin 90 is provided, by means of which the second spring on the first Fitting part 20 is fixed. In a preferred embodiment, the first fitting part 20 arranged such that the pin 80 above the curved Rack and the pin 90 below the curved rack 34 is running. The Recess 21 serves to receive a rotary damper.

Furthermore, the first fitting part 20 has a recess 70 for receiving a spring-loaded pressure element which, when passing the projection 60th (see Figure 4) the flap locked in the appropriate position.

The first spring not shown extends between the pin 80 and the Pin 100 and is in both the open position of the flap and in the closed Position of the flap stretched. In an intermediate area the first spring on the other hand, a lower Dehnzustand. The same not shown second spring extends between the pins 90 and 110th This is stretched in the closed state of the flap and has one with increasing Opening angle of the flap lower Dehnzustand. The first Spring prevents the flap from opening faster as the opening angle increases because it exerts a force opposing this movement. through The illustrated spring arrangement can balance a larger weight spectrum.

FIG. 3 shows the cover 40 of the side wall in different views 10, which covers an area above the curved rack 34. The cover 40 is a front view in FIG. 3a, in a side view in FIG. 3b, left, in Figure 3c in a rear view and in Figure 3d in a perspective view shown. The cover 40 is by means of locking elements on the side wall 10 arrested.

FIG. 4 shows in different views the sheet metal part forming the projection 60. In this case, Figure 4a shows a side view, Figure 4b is a perspective view and Figure 4c is a side view from the left. The sheet metal part is in the appropriate Projection 31 of the side wall 10 is inserted and by a spring-loaded Pressure element (see Figure 5) acted upon in the opening movement. This is fixed to the bulged part of the sheet metal part and thus the flap in held a preferred position.

FIG. 5 shows the spring-loaded spring, cylinder and spring-loaded ball Pressure element 65 in a front view (Figure 5a) and in a side view from the left (FIG. 5b). The spring-loaded pressure element is in the recess 70 of the first fitting part 20 (see Figure 2) used.

Figure 6 shows in different views, the U-shaped member 50, the Front forming the back wall and the bottom of the flap. The part is made of aluminum and has in its upper end portions bent or flanged Sections on. The edge shown in Figure 6b is in the groove of the side wall 10 (see Figure 1 b) inserted and locked there by means of locking elements. On the Inside the flap or drawer, there are no visible fittings. The part 50 may be divided by longitudinal or transverse ribs. These can be made of any materials, eg. As wood, plastic or metal, preferably Aluminum exist.

The invention further relates to a piece of furniture with such a flap. It can for example, one in a kitchen niche above the worktop arranged box act. Their body and rear wall is preferably made Aluminum. In principle, other materials are conceivable. For the front come any materials, such. As glass, in question. The box or the cabinet is feasible in any embodiments. Besides flaps can also more Functional elements, such. B. spice holder added.

The flap according to the invention can, for example, with regard to the side parts Plastic and in terms of the U-shaped component, the floor, the front and the back wall is made of aluminum or other materials be.

The outside of the first fitting part 20 and the outside of the cover 40 form the outer surface of the flap, in the assembled state to an inner side a body of a piece of furniture adjoins. The first fitting part 20 has a groove, by means of which the first fitting part 20 and thus also the flap on a projection or a rail on the inside of a carcass element is insertable. In this way, the flap with fitting removed easily become.

FIG. 7 shows in different views the hinge 200 according to the invention. This has a body fitting body 210 and a first fitting body 220 on. Furthermore, a first lever 300 and a second lever 310 are provided, both on the first fitting body 220, for example on a door or flap is mounted, are pivotally mounted. Both the first 300 off Also, the second lever 310 are not directly pivotable with the body fitting body 210 in conjunction, but with a third lever 320, the in its end region is in communication with the body fitting body.

Furthermore, a fourth lever 330 is provided which in its one end portion is in communication with the second lever 310 and in its other end region a toothing 400, which meshes with a rotary damper 410, the on the body fitting body 210 is arranged. The first lever 300 and the second Levers 310 are arranged to each other such that in the open position of the Hinge 200 of the first fitting body 220 is aligned substantially horizontally is, as can be seen from Figure 7.

The third lever 320 is bent approximately in its central region. In this Area is the third lever 320 with the second lever 310 pivotally connected. In the end region of the one leg of the third lever 320 is this pivotally pivotable with the first lever 300 and the other end portion with the body fitting body 210 in conjunction.

The second lever 310 is straight and stands in its one end region with the first fitting body 220 and in its other end with the fourth lever 330 pivotally connected. In about a middle range the second lever 310 is provided with a central portion of the third lever 320 pivotally connected.

If the door or flap is pivoted from the closed to the open position, experiences the first lever 300 an outward movement, by means of the third Lever 320 is transmitted to the first lever 310. This one also learns one Push-out movement that causes the first fitting body 220 not only is pivoted, but also from the body fitting body 210th is moved away.

During the hinge movement is due to the movement of the second lever 310, the fourth lever 330 pivoted about its stationary axis and the rotary damper 410 driven.

The second lever 310 has on its upper side a pin 311 in which a Tension spring can be attached. The other end of the tension spring is in a projection 211 of the body fitting body 210 attached. The tension spring causes in the open position on the hinge exerted a force acting in the closing direction force becomes.

FIG. 7a shows the hinge in a side view, FIG. 7b in a perspective view View, Figure 7c in a plan view and Figure 7d in a view of Narrow side.

FIG. 8 shows the hinge 200 according to the invention in the installed state. The Hinge 200 is installed in a cabinet unit located in a kitchen niche and serves here, the upper of the pivoting flaps of the To be able to move closing in a horizontal open position.

FIG. 9 shows the first lever 300 in different views. FIG. 9a shows a side view, Figure 9b is a plan view, Figure 9c is a perspective view, FIG. 9d shows a view according to section line A-A in FIG. 9b and FIG. 9e shows a sectional view according to section line B-B in Figure 9a. As can be seen from FIG. 9, FIG the first lever 300 two parallel cheeks, between which a Part of the third lever 320 is added.

Figure 10 shows the currently running lever 310 with three recesses for Recording the swivel axes. FIG. 10 also shows the pin 311, in FIG the tension spring is hung. FIG. 10 a shows the second lever 310 in one Side view, Figure 10b in a plan view, Figure 10c in a view of the Narrow side, Figure 10d in a sectional view taken along section line B-B in Figure 10a and FIG. 10e in a perspective view.

From Figure 11, the third lever 320 is visible. FIG. 11a shows a side view, Figure 11 b is a plan view and Figure 11 c is a perspective view. FIG. 11 shows that the third lever is angled and in its two end regions the angled leg each have a bore for receiving a Has pivot axis. In the intersection of the two legs is another Bore provided for receiving a pivot axis, which is used for articulation serves the second lever.

FIG. 12 shows in different views the fourth lever 330 with toothing 400. The hole shown on the left serves to accommodate the pivot axis with the second lever 310 and the approximately centrally disposed bore for receiving the pivot axis for pivotal connection to the body fitting body 210. FIG. 12a shows the fourth lever 330 in a front view, FIG. 12b shows a top view, FIG. 12c shows a rear view and FIG 12d in a perspective view.

Finally, FIG. 13 shows a fastening element 230 for fastening the part the first fitting body 220 which is attached to the door or flap. To are on the underside of the fastener 230 of Figure 13 two hooks provided which are inserted into the part connected to the front becomes.

From Figure 13, two holes are also visible, which is for receiving the Swivel axes for connection to the first lever 300 and the second lever 310 serve.

Claims (16)

Flap having at least one side wall (10), wherein the flap is pivotable and is associated with at least one of the flap movement affecting fitting, characterized in that a housing is provided, in which the fitting is at least partially received, and that the housing at least partially is formed by the side wall (10) of the flap. Flap according to claim 1, characterized in that the fitting comprises a first stationary (20) and a second with the flap moving fitting part (30). Flap according to claim 2, characterized in that the first fitting part (20) has an axis (22) which engages in a bore (32) of the second fitting part (30) and about which the flap is pivotable. Flap according to claim 3, characterized in that the bore (32) of the second fitting part (30) in the lower region of the front edge of the side wall (10) is arranged. Flap according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the first fitting part (20) has a groove by means of which the first fitting part (20) can be pushed onto a rail or a projection of a body element. Flap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first fitting part (20) has a rotational damper which meshes with a curved toothed rail (34) of the second fitting part (30). Flap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a first and a second spring are provided, which are arranged on the side wall (10) and on the first fitting part (20), wherein the first spring is arranged so that it in the Closed position and the open position of the flap is stretched and in a range between closed and open position has a contrast lower Dehnzustand, and wherein the second spring is stretched in the closed position of the flap and with increasing opening degree of the flap has a contrast lower elongation. Flap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second fitting part (30) has a cover (40) and that the outside of the first fitting part (20) lies with the cover (40) in a plane. Flap according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flap has a front, a bottom and a rear wall which extend between two side walls (10) of the flap and which are formed by a one-piece U-shaped component (50). Flap according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a locking element is provided which fixes the flap in a preferred position. Flap according to claim 10, characterized in that the locking element has a projection (60) and a spring-loaded pressure element (65) which is pressed in the region of the projection (60). Hinge (200) with a first fitting body movable with a door or flap (220) and with a body fitting body (210), wherein the first fitting body (220) having a first (300) and a second lever (310) is pivotally connected, both at a third lever (320) pivoted, pivotally connected to the body fitting body (210) in Connection, and wherein the second lever (310) further with a fourth Lever (330) pivotally communicates with the body fitting body (210) is articulated. Hinge according to claim 12, characterized in that the fourth lever (330) has a toothing (400) having portion and in that a rotational damper (410) is provided, which meshes with the toothing (400). Hinge according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that on the second lever (310) a tension spring is mounted, which exerts force acting in a closing direction of the door or flap. Piece of furniture with a flap according to one of claims 1 to 11 and / or A hinge according to any one of claims 12 to 14. Piece of furniture according to claim 15, characterized in that at least one side wall of the piece of furniture is made hollow and that the hinge is received according to one of claims 12 to 14 in the cavity.

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