ARRANGEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AT LEAST TWO FURNITURE DOORS

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for guiding at least two furniture doors (2a, 2b), in particular at least two folding and sliding doors, relative to a stationary furniture part (3), comprising: at least two guide rails (4, 5); at least one first carriage (6a), which is mounted or mountable movably on a first of the at least two guide rails (4, 5) and which is connectable to a first of the at least two furniture doors (2a); and at least one second carriage (6b), which is mounted or mountable movably on the other of the at least two guide rails (4, 5) and which is connectable to another of the at least two furniture doors (2b); and at least one connection device (7) by means of which the at least two guide rails (4, 5) are each releasably connectable at one end (4a, 5a), the guide rails (4, 5) being arranged substantially in alignment with one another when in a connected state, wherein at least one adjustment device (8) is provided, by which the at least two ends (4a, 5a) of the at least two guide rails (4, 5) are adjustable relative to the stationary furniture part (3) in a direction transverse to a longitudinal extent of the at least two guide rails (4, 5).

Description

[0001] Arrangement for guiding at least two furniture doors

[0002] The invention relates to an arrangement for guiding at least two furniture doors, in particular at least two folding-sliding doors, relative to a fixed furniture part with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

[0003] Such arrangements are already known from the prior art. However, with such prior art solutions it can happen that the furniture doors buckle. This means that the furniture doors are no longer flush with each other in the middle of a piece of furniture, where the furniture doors connect to one another. In particular, if a panel or the like is provided above or below the at least two furniture doors, this leads to a visually inconsistent overall appearance of the furniture. This problem cannot be solved using conventional adjustment options for furniture doors - panel gap, height, transverse adjustment.

[0004] Figures 2a and 2b clearly illustrate the described malposition.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to avoid the disadvantages described according to the prior art and to provide an arrangement which is improved compared to the prior art for guiding at least two furniture doors, in particular at least two folding-sliding doors, relative to a fixed furniture part, as well as a piece of furniture with such an arrangement.

[0006] These objects are achieved by the features of independent claims 1 and 15. Accordingly, it is provided that at least one adjusting device is provided, with which the at least two ends of the at least two guide rails can be adjusted relative to the fixed furniture part in a direction transverse to a longitudinal extent of the at least two guide rails.

[0007] Thus, only the at least two ends of the at least two guide rails, but not the entire guide rails, are adjusted transversely to a longitudinal extension of the at least two guide rails. The guide rails can therefore be adjusted in the middle of a piece of furniture transversely to a longitudinal extension of the at least two guide rails, thereby compensating for the misalignment that occurs in the prior art.

[0008] A piece of furniture according to the invention comprises at least two furniture doors, in particular at least two folding-sliding doors, as well as a fixed furniture part and such an arrangement according to the invention.

[0009] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0010] It can be provided that the adjusting device has a first element which can be arranged on a fixed furniture part.

[0011] Furthermore, the adjustment device can also be provided with a second element that can be arranged at at least one, preferably at both, of the at least two ends of the at least two guide rails. This represents a simple way of contacting both the fixed furniture part and the at least two guide rails for adjustment.

[0012] Preferably, the second element can be formed at least partially by the connecting device. This allows material and thus also costs to be reduced.

[0013] It can further be provided that the adjusting device has at least one adjusting element.

[0014] Preferably, it can be provided that the adjusting element is mounted on or in the second element via a threaded connection and rests against the first element, or is mounted rotatably and immovably on or in the first element.

[0015] This allows an adjustment device to be implemented in a simple manner. If the adjustment element is rotated, the second element moves relative to the first element, since the adjustment element is rotatably and immovably mounted on or in the second element or rests against the first element.

[0016] Depending on the direction of rotation of the adjusting element, the second element can be moved toward or away from the first element. This means that a rotational movement of the adjusting element can be converted into a linear movement of the second element.

[0017] Alternatively, the adjusting element can be rotatably and immovably mounted on the second element and mounted on or in the first element via a threaded connection. Even in such an embodiment, the second element can be moved relative to the first element by rotating the adjusting element. The two embodiments differ in that the position of the adjusting element changes relative to the second element or relative to the first element.

[0018] The adjustment element can be designed in the form of a screw. This represents a simple and cost-effective way of implementing an adjustment element.

[0019] In one embodiment of the invention, the adjustment device may include an actuating device for directly or indirectly actuating the adjustment element. An actuating device makes it easier for a user to actuate the adjustment element, particularly if the adjustment element is located in a location that is difficult to access, for example.

[0020] The actuating device can be designed in the form of a screw-head drive. This represents an extremely uncomplicated and cost-effective way of implementing an actuating device.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the invention, a cover cap can be provided for at least partially covering a gap between the at least two guide rails. Such a cover cap contributes to an attractive overall appearance of the arrangement or, subsequently, of a piece of furniture with such an arrangement.

[0022] Further details and advantages of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the description of the figures and the drawings. In these: Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a piece of furniture with an embodiment of an arrangement,

[0023] Fig. 2a is a schematic plan view of furniture doors and a panel according to the prior art,

[0024] Fig. 2b is a schematic side view of furniture doors and a panel according to the prior art,

[0025] Fig. 3a is a perspective view of an embodiment of an arrangement with parts of a piece of furniture,

[0026] Fig. 3b the detail A of Figure 3a,

[0027] Fig . 3c a perspective rear view of a

[0028] From an example of an arrangement,

[0029] Fig. 3d a perspective front view of a

[0030] From an example of an arrangement,

[0031] Fig. 4 is an exploded view of an adjustment device and a cover cap,

[0032] Fig . 5a a plan view of an embodiment of a

[0033] Arrangement before a setting process, and

[0034] Fig . 5b a plan view of an embodiment of a

[0035] Arrangement after an adjustment process.

[0036] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a piece of furniture 100 with an arrangement 1. It can be seen that the piece of furniture 100 has a fixed furniture part 3 in the form of a furniture body.

[0037] On the sides of the fixed furniture part 3, hollow spaces 101 are visible, into which furniture doors 2a, 2b in the form of folding sliding doors can be stowed when the furniture 100 is open. The hollow spaces 101 are formed by the fixed furniture part 3 and side walls 102.

[0038] The furniture doors 2a, 2b are designed as folding-sliding doors and accordingly each have two door leaves 103, which are connected to each other via hinges. A panel 104 is arranged above the furniture doors 2a, 2b. By means of the panel 104, for example, a distance between an upper edge of the furniture 100 and a ceiling can be bridged.

[0039] Figure 2a shows a schematic top view of furniture doors 2a, 2b and a panel 104 according to the prior art, while Figure 2b shows a corresponding side view. It can be seen that the furniture doors 2a, 2b are not flush with each other and with the panel 104 in the center of the panel 104, i.e., essentially in the center of the furniture 100.

[0040] Figure 3a shows a perspective view of an assembly 1 with parts of a piece of furniture 100, while Figure 3b shows detail A of Figure 3a. The fixed furniture part 3, the furniture doors 2a, 2b, and the side walls 102 of the piece of furniture 100 are indicated.

[0041] It can be seen that the two furniture doors 2a, 2b are mounted on the guide rails 4, 5 via carriages 6a, 6b. When a furniture door 2a, 2b is opened, the corresponding carriage 6a, 6b moves along the corresponding guide rail 4, 5. Accordingly, a furniture door 2a, 2b is guided on the fixed furniture part 3 via the corresponding carriage 6a, 6b and the corresponding guide rail 4, 5.

[0042] The two guide rails 4, 5 are connected to each other via a connecting device 7 at one end 4a, 5a, respectively. A cover cap 9 is also visible, which at least partially covers a gap 10 between the guide rails 4, 5. Of course, a cover cap 9 can also be provided which completely covers the gap 10.

[0043] Figure 3c shows a perspective rear view of an arrangement 1 , and Figure 3d shows a corresponding perspective front view , the arrangement 1 in Figure 3d being upside down .

[0044] It can be seen that the connecting device 7 has a first clamping element 7a and a second clamping element 7b. The first clamping element 7a can be inserted into the guide rails 4, 5 using tabs 7c. Using means 7d, screws in the present embodiment, the guide rails 4, 5 can be clamped between the first clamping element 7a and the second clamping element 7b and thus releasably connected to one another.

[0045] In the present embodiment, the connecting device 7 forms the second element 8b of the adjustment device 8. The adjustment element 8c is mounted in the second element 8b via a threaded connection and rests against the first element 8a. The first element 8a thus functions as a stop in the present embodiment.

[0046] However, other arrangements of the adjusting element 8c, as already described, can also be provided.

[0047] In the present embodiment, the adjusting element 8c is designed as a screw, with the screw head drive of the

[0048] screw forms an actuating device 8d.

[0049] Figure 4 shows an exploded view of an adjustment device 8 and a cover cap 9. The first element 8a and the second element 8b, which is formed by the connecting device 7, can be seen.

[0050] The cover cap 9 can be arranged on the second element 8b via locking elements 9a. For this purpose, recesses 7e are provided on the second element 8b. The cover cap 9 can also be shaped so that an adjustment element 8c is freely accessible.

[0051] Figure 5a shows a plan view of an exemplary embodiment of an arrangement 1 prior to an adjustment process. It can be seen that the guide rails 4, 5 are parallel to a horizontal auxiliary line H. A screw head of the adjustment element 8c protrudes slightly beyond the second element 8b.

[0052] Figure 5b shows a plan view of an exemplary embodiment of an arrangement 1 after an adjustment process. The adjustment process was carried out by rotating the adjustment element 8c.

[0053] It is evident that the adjusting element 8c no longer protrudes beyond the second element 8b. The guide rails 4, 5 are no longer parallel to a horizontal auxiliary line H.

[0054] By turning the adjusting element, the second element 8b, and consequently the ends 4a, 5a of the two guide rails 4, 5, were moved relative to the first element 8a, in the present example away from it.

[0055] Thus, buckling of the furniture doors 2a, 2b in this area was compensated.

[0056] List of reference symbols:

[0057] 1. Arrangement

[0058] 2a first furniture door

[0059] 2b other furniture door

[0060] 3. fixed furniture part

[0061] 4. first guide rail

[0062] 4a End

[0063] 5. other guide rail

[0064] 5 End

[0065] 6a first carriage

[0066] 6b second carriage

[0067] 7. Connecting device

[0068] 7a first clamping element

[0069] 7b second clamping element

[0070] 7c tabs

[0071] 7d Medium

[0072] 7e recesses

[0073] 8. Adjustment device

[0074] 8a first element

[0075] 8b second element

[0076] 8c Adjustment element

[0077] 8d Actuating device

[0078] 9. Cover cap

[0079] 9a locking element

[0080] 10. Gap

[0081] 100. Furniture

[0082] 101. Cavity

[0083] 102. Side wall

[0084] 103. Door leaf

[0085] 104. Aperture

[0086] H auxiliary line

Claims

Claims: Arrangement (1) for guiding at least two furniture doors (2a, 2b), in particular at least two folding-sliding doors Doors, relative to a fixed furniture part (3), comprising: at least two guide rails (4, 5), at least one first carriage (6a) movably mounted or mountable on a first of the at least two guide rails (4, 5), which is connectable to a first of the at least two furniture doors (2a), and at least one second carriage (6b) movably mounted or mountable on the other of the at least two guide rails (4, 5), which is connectable to another of the at least two furniture doors (2b), and at least one connecting device (7) by means of which the at least two guide rails (4, 5) are detachably connected at one end (4a, 5a), wherein the guide rails (4, 5) are arranged substantially aligned with each other in a connected state, characterized in that at least one adjusting device (8) is provided, with which the at least two ends (4a, 5a) of the at least two Guide rails (4, 5) are adjustable relative to the stationary furniture part (3) in a direction transverse to a longitudinal extension of the at least two guide rails (4, 5). Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the adjusting device (8) has a first element (8a) which can be arranged on a stationary furniture part. An arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the adjusting device (8) has a second element (8b) which can be arranged at least one, preferably both, of the at least two ends (4a, 5a) of the at least two guide rails (4, 5). An arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the second element (8b) is at least partially formed by the connecting device (7). An arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the adjusting device (8) has at least one adjusting element (8c). An arrangement according to claims 2, 3 and 5, characterized in that the adjusting element (8c) is mounted on or in the second element (8b) via a threaded connection and bears against the first element (8a), or is rotatably and immovably mounted on or in the first element (8a).An arrangement according to claims 2, 3 and 5, characterized in that the adjusting element (8c) is rotatably and immovably mounted on the second element (8b) and is mounted on or in the first element (8a) via a threaded connection. An arrangement according to claims 6 or 7, characterized in that the threaded connection is designed as a motion thread.

9. Arrangement according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the adjusting element (8c) is designed in the form of a screw.

10. Arrangement according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that the adjusting device (8) has an actuating device (8d) for directly or indirectly actuating the adjusting element (8c).

11. Arrangement according to claim 10, characterized in that the actuating device (8d) is designed in the form of a screw head drive.

12. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the at least two ends (4a, 5a) of the at least two guide rails (4, 5) are facing each other.

13. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that a cover cap (9) is provided for at least partially covering a gap (10) between the at least two guide rails (4, 5).

14. Arrangement according to claims 13 and 3, characterized in that the cover cap (9) is arranged or can be arranged on the second element.

15. Furniture (100) comprising at least two furniture doors (4a, 2b), in particular at least two folding sliding doors, and a fixed furniture part (3) with an arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 14.