Fitting for movably supporting furniture part

By using fastening devices without threaded sections and threaded sections in furniture accessories, the assembly process of furniture is simplified, the tightening difficulties caused by the complex design of existing accessories is solved, and the user-friendliness and safety is improved.

CN119110868APending Publication Date: 2024-12-10JULIUS BLUM GMBH
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Application Number
CN202380037164.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-04-29
Filing Date
2023-04-05
Publication Date
2024-12-10

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Technical Problem

The existing accessories used to sportily support furniture parts, doors or windows on the carrier structure are complex in design, resulting in difficult tightening processes and high risk of misoperation.

Method used

Fastening devices, including components without threads and threaded segments, are fast and simple assembled by mating threads in a translational position and connected in a joint position, and can be fastened without tools, adding bonding points for increased safety sex.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the furniture assembly process, improves user-friendliness and fastening safety, is suitable for furniture parts with larger weights, and reduces the risk of misoperation.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a fitting (1) for movably supporting a furniture part (2), a door or a window on a carrier structure (3), comprising a first fitting part (4) which can be or is connected to the furniture part (2), the door or the window, and at least one second fitting part (5) which can be or is connected to the carrier structure (3), at least one fastening device (6) is provided, by means of which the first fitting part (4) can be fastened to the second fitting part (5), the fastening device (6) comprising at least one first component (7) having at least one unthreaded section (8) and at least one threaded section (9) and at least one second component (10) having at least one mating thread (11), the unthreaded section (8), the threaded section (9) and the mating thread (11) are arranged on two members (7, 10) of the fastening device (6) such that the mating thread (11) contacts the unthreaded section (8) in a translated position and engages the threaded section (9) in an engaged position.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an accessory for movably mounting a furniture part, a door or a window on a carrier structure according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention further relates to a piece of furniture having at least one carrier structure, at least one such accessory and at least one furniture part movably mounted on the carrier structure by means of the accessory, the carrier structure preferably having a shaft-shaped cavity, the furniture part preferably being designed as a folding door or folding-sliding door. Finally, the invention relates to a method for movably mounting a furniture part, a door or a window on a carrier structure using at least one such accessory. Background Art

[0002] AT521365 discloses a fitting for movably mounting a furniture part on a carrier structure. However, this fitting has the disadvantage that its design is technically complex, which makes it difficult to fasten two fitting parts. The more complex the fastening method is, the greater the risk of operating errors. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to at least partially eliminate the known disadvantages of the prior art and in particular to provide a fitting which is characterized by increased user-friendliness, in particular during assembly. Furthermore, a method for movably mounting a furniture part, a door or a window on a carrier structure with at least one such improved fitting and with the aid of at least one such improved fitting is to be provided.

[0004] This object is achieved by the features of claims 1 , 14 and 15 .

[0005] The invention relates to an accessory for movably supporting a furniture part, a door or a window on a carrier structure, wherein the fastening device comprises at least one first component having at least one unthreaded section and at least one threaded section, and at least one second component having at least one mating thread, wherein the unthreaded section, the threaded section and the mating thread are arranged on the two components of the fastening device such that the mating thread contacts the unthreaded section in a translational position and engages with the threaded section in an engaged position.

[0006] In this way, the two components of the fastening device can be quickly and simply brought together in a translational position and then connected to one another in a joined position. In particular, this facilitates the assembly process if more than one fastening device is provided and / or if the furniture part, window or door mounted on the first fitting part is heavy. In this way, it is also possible to fasten two fitting parts without tools.

[0007] According to an advantageous embodiment, it is provided that the first component of the fastening device is designed as a nut, preferably a press-in nut, and / or is arranged in or on the second fitting part.

[0008] As an alternative or in addition, it can be provided that the first component has a substantially cylindrical inner wall and the unthreaded section and the threaded section are arranged on the inner wall and / or the first component has a channel extending obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis of the first component, on which the unthreaded section is arranged.

[0009] With regard to the second component of the fastening device, it is advantageous if the second component is designed as a screw, preferably a knurled screw, and / or can be in contact with the first fitting part.

[0010] It has proven to be particularly advantageous if the mating thread can be transferred from the translational position into the engagement position by a pivoting movement, which can preferably be carried out manually and / or by a stop of one of the two components against a backstop.

[0011] It can be provided that the thread segment has a first longitudinal axis and the mating thread has a second longitudinal axis and that the two longitudinal axes enclose an acute angle of preferably between 5° and 15° in the translational position and are arranged substantially parallel to one another in the joined position.

[0012] Further advantageous embodiments are defined in claims 8 to 11 .

[0013] To increase the fastening security, it can be provided that the thread section and / or the mating thread has at least one bonding point, by means of which the two components of the fastening device can be bonded together in the joining position, preferably consisting of an adhesive that can be activated by mechanical stress.

[0014] As an alternative or in addition, it is suitable that the two fitting parts in the fastened state rest largely against one another and / or that at least one additional fastener is provided, which is independent of the fastening device and by means of which the two fitting parts can be fastened.

[0015] As mentioned at the outset, protection is also sought for a piece of furniture having at least one carrier structure, at least one accessory according to the invention and at least one furniture part which is movably supported on the carrier structure by means of the accessory, the carrier structure preferably having a shaft-shaped cavity, the furniture part preferably being designed as a folding door or folding and sliding door.

[0016] The method for movably mounting a furniture part, a door or a window on a carrier structure by means of at least one fitting according to the invention comprises the following method steps, preferably in a given chronological order: connecting a second fitting part to the carrier structure, connecting the furniture part, a door or a window to a first fitting part, fastening the first fitting part to the second fitting part by means of the at least one fastening device, wherein the mating thread is translated relative to the non-threaded section in a translational position, then preferably transferred by a pivoting movement into a joining position and finally moved relative to the threaded section in the joining position by a rotational movement until the two fitting parts are fixed relative to one another. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The following further describes other details and advantages of the present invention according to the accompanying drawings and with reference to the drawings. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 , Figure 2 Furniture with a movable furniture part in the form of a door which is displayed in two pivoting positions,

[0019] Figure 3 , Figure 4 As a basis for observation from another direction Figure 2 furniture, among which, Figure 4 A magnified section is shown in

[0020] Figure 5 A first embodiment of the accessory,

[0021] Figure 6 , Figure 7 A second embodiment of the accessory, wherein Figure 7 A magnified section is shown in

[0022] Figure 8 , Fig. 9 , Fig.10 are various cross-sectional views of a second embodiment of an accessory, wherein: Fig. 9 Shown Figure 8 An enlarged portion of

[0023] Figures 11 to 14 A fastening device for two components in different relative positions. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Figures 1 to 4 A piece of furniture 27 is shown with a movable furniture part 2 in the form of a folding door. The furniture part 2 can also be designed as a folding and sliding door, for example.

[0025] The piece of furniture 27 comprises a carrier structure 3 which can be designed as a well-shaped cavity 28 as shown. The well-shaped cavity 28 can be formed, for example, by a first furniture wall 31 and a second furniture wall 32, which are arranged substantially parallel to each other. The two furniture walls 31, 32 can be connected to each other by one or more connecting devices 33.

[0026] The furniture component 2 can be arranged in a position substantially transverse to the carrier structure 3 (cf. Figure 1 ), substantially parallel to the position of the carrier structure 3 (refer to Figure 2 ) and all intermediate positions. Furthermore, the furniture part 2 can also be arranged at least partially in the cavity 28. In a position substantially transverse to the carrier structure 3, the furniture part 2 can at least partially cover another furniture part, such as a kitchen piece of furniture and / or a kitchen appliance.

[0027] The furniture part 2 is movably supported on a support structure 3 via at least one fitting 1 (see the following figures). For this purpose, a hinge 19 can be provided, which is connected to the furniture part 2 on the one hand and to the second fitting part 5 of the fitting 1 on the other hand. The furniture part 2 can be pivoted relative to the support structure 3 via the hinge 19.

[0028] Figure 5 The following figures show details of the accessory 1 and the fastening device 6.

[0029] The fitting 1 for movably mounting a furniture part 2, a door or a window on a carrier structure 3 comprises a first fitting part 4 which is connectable or connected to the furniture part 2, door or window, and at least one second fitting part 5 which is connectable or connected to the carrier structure 3, wherein at least one fastening device 6 is provided, by means of which the first fitting part 4 can be fastened to the second fitting part 5.

[0030] The fastening device 6 comprises at least one first component 7 having at least one unthreaded segment 8 and at least one threaded segment 9, and at least one second component 10 having at least one mating thread 11, wherein the unthreaded segment 8, the threaded segment 9 and the mating thread 11 are arranged on the two components 7, 10 of the fastening device 6 such that the mating thread 11 contacts the unthreaded segment 8 in the translation position and engages with the threaded segment 9 in the engagement position.

[0031] More than one, preferably two (as in the illustrated case) or three fastening devices 6 may be provided, with which the first fitting part 4 can be fastened to the second fitting part 5 .

[0032] The second fitting part 5 may comprise a longitudinally extending carrier 20 (cf. Figure 5 ).

[0033] At least one guide device 21 which can be connected or is connected to the second fitting part 5 and at least one guide rail 22 can be provided, on which the guide device 21 can be movably mounted or is mounted. Figure 5 The guide rail 22 shown in the schematic diagram can be arranged, for example, on a furniture wall 32 .

[0034] exist Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the accessory 1 comprises at least one compensation device 23 for compensating tilting moments, wherein the compensation device 23 is connectable to the second accessory part 5 , preferably comprising at least one preferably Y-shaped shear 24 and / or at least one rope transmission 25 .

[0035] The first component 7 of the fastening device 6 can be designed as a nut, preferably a press-in nut, and / or can be arranged in or on the second fitting part 5. For supporting the nut, an opening 34 can be provided in or on the second fitting part 5.

[0036] The second component 10 of the fastening device 6 can be designed as a screw, preferably as a knurled screw, and / or can be in contact with the first fitting part 4 .

[0037] For example Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the first fitting part 4 can have at least one, preferably a plurality of interfaces 18 for preferably detachably fastening a hinge 19 and / or can be designed as a steel profile and / or can be designed with an essentially C-shaped cross section.

[0038] One or more webs of the first fitting part 4 , to which one or more hinges 19 can be fastened, can serve as an interface 18 .

[0039] In the fastened state, the two fitting parts 4 , 5 can rest largely against one another in a floor-like manner.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, at least one additional fixing device 26 which is independent of the fastening device 6 can optionally be provided, with which the two fitting parts 4 , 5 can be fixed.

[0041] As an alternative or supplement, the following arrangement can be optionally made: the thread segment 9 and / or the mating thread 11 has at least one bonding point 29, by which the two components 7, 10 of the fastening device 6 can be bonded together in the joining position, preferably, the bonding point 29 is composed of an adhesive that can be activated by mechanical stress. Fig.10 One such adhesive connection point is shown by way of example, which serves to fix the component 10 .

[0042] Figures 11 to 14The two components 7, 10 of a fastening device are shown in different relative positions.

[0043] The first component 7 has a substantially cylindrical inner wall 12 , and the non-threaded section 8 and the threaded section 9 are arranged on the inner wall 12 .

[0044] The first component 7 has a channel 14 which extends obliquely with respect to the longitudinal axis 13 of the first component 7 and on which the unthreaded section 8 is arranged.

[0045] The mating thread 11 can be transferred from the translational position to the engagement position by a pivoting movement, which can preferably be performed manually and / or by a stop of one of the two components 7, 10 against a backstop 30. For example, a tab of the first fitting part 4 can be used for the stop.

[0046] The thread segment 9 has a first longitudinal axis 15 and the mating thread 11 has a second longitudinal axis 16 , wherein the two longitudinal axes 15 , 16 enclose an acute angle 17 of preferably between 5° and 15° in the translational position and are arranged substantially parallel to one another in the joined position.

[0047] The method for movably mounting a furniture part 2, a door or a window on a carrier structure 3 by means of at least one fitting 1 can be characterized by the following method steps, preferably in a given chronological order: connecting a second fitting part 5 to the carrier structure 3, connecting the furniture part 2, door or window to a first fitting part 4, fastening the first fitting part 4 to the second fitting part 5 by means of the at least one fastening device 6, wherein the mating thread 11 is moved in a translational position relative to the non-threaded section 8, then preferably transferred by a pivoting movement into a joining position and finally moved in the joining position by a rotational movement relative to the threaded section 9 until the two fitting parts 4, 5 are fixed relative to each other.

Claims

1. A fitting (1) for movably mounting a furniture component (2), a door or a window on a carrier structure (3), the fitting comprising a first fitting part (4) which is connectable or connected to the furniture component (2), door or window, and at least one second fitting part (5) which is connectable or connected to the carrier structure (3), wherein: At least one fastening device (6) is provided, by means of which the first fitting part (4) can be fixed to the second fitting part (5), characterized in that the fastening device (6) comprises at least one first component (7) having at least one unthreaded section (8) and at least one threaded section (9) and at least one second component (10) having at least one mating thread (11), wherein the unthreaded section (8), the threaded section (9) and the mating thread (11) are arranged on the two components (7, 10) of the fastening device (6) such that the mating thread (11) is in contact with the unthreaded section (8) in a translational position and is in engagement with the threaded section (9) in an engagement position.

2. The accessory (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The first component (7) of the fastening device (6) is designed as a nut, preferably a press-in nut, and / or is arranged in or on the second fitting part (5).

3. The accessory (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The first component (7) has a substantially cylindrical inner wall (12), and the non-threaded section (8) and the threaded section (9) are arranged on the inner wall (12).

4. The accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The first component (7) has a channel (14) extending obliquely relative to the longitudinal axis (13) of the first component (7), and the non-threaded section (8) is arranged on the channel.

5. The accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The second component (10) of the fastening device (6) is designed as a screw, preferably a knurled screw, and / or can be in contact with the first fitting part (4).

6. The accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The mating thread (11) can be transferred from the translational position into the engagement position by a pivoting movement, which can preferably be carried out manually and / or by a stop of one of the two components (7, 10) against a backstop (30).

7. The accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The thread segment (9) has a first longitudinal axis (15) and the mating thread (11) has a second longitudinal axis (16), and the two longitudinal axes (15, 16) enclose an acute angle (17) of preferably between 5° and 15° in the translational position and are arranged substantially parallel to one another in the engagement position.

8. The accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: More than one, preferably two or three, fastening devices (6) are provided, by means of which the first fitting part (4) can be fastened to the second fitting part (5).

9. The accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: First accessory part (4): having at least one, preferably a plurality of, interfaces (18) for preferably detachably fastening a hinge (19), and / or Designed as steel profiles, and / or The cross section is designed to be substantially C-shaped.

10. The accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The second fitting part (5) comprises a longitudinally extending carrier (20).

11. The accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: At least one guide device (21) which can be connected or is connected to the second accessory part (5) and at least one guide rail (22) are provided, the guide device (21) can be movably supported or is supported on the guide rail, and / or at least one compensation device (23) is provided to compensate for the tilting moment, the compensation device can be connected to the second accessory part (5), preferably, the compensation device (23) includes at least one preferably Y-shaped shear (24) and / or at least one rope transmission device (25).

12. The accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein: The thread section (9) and / or the mating thread (11) has at least one bonding point (29) by means of which two components (7, 10) of the fastening device (6) can be bonded together in a joining position, preferably the bonding point (29) being formed by an adhesive that can be activated by mechanical stress.

13. The accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein: The two fitting parts (4, 5) in the fastened state rest largely against one another in a ground-like manner and / or at least one additional fastener (26) is provided, which is independent of the fastening device (6) and by means of which the two fitting parts (4, 5) can be fastened.

14. A piece of furniture (27) comprising at least one carrier structure (3), at least one accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, and at least one furniture component (2) which is movably supported on the carrier structure (3) by means of the accessory (1), the carrier structure preferably having a shaft-shaped cavity (28), the furniture component preferably being designed as a folding door or a folding sliding door.

15. A method for movably mounting a furniture part (2), a door or a window on a carrier structure (3) by means of at least one fitting (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that The following method steps are preferably given in the chronological order: Connecting the second fitting part (5) to the carrier structure (3), Connecting a furniture part (2), a door or a window to a first accessory part (4), The at least one fastening device (6) is used to fasten a first fitting part (4) to a second fitting part (5), wherein the mating thread (11) is translated relative to the non-threaded section (8) in a translational position, then preferably transferred by a pivoting movement to a joining position, and finally moved relative to the threaded section (9) in the joining position by a rotational movement until the two fitting parts (4, 5) are fixed to each other.