Drawer with adjustment mechanism for side panel adjustment

Abstract

The drawer (1) is provided with an adjustment device (300) for lateral adjustment of the panel (105). The drawer (1) includes a bottom plate (103), a first left side frame (102), a second right side frame (101), and a back wall (104). The panel (105) is connected to the corresponding side frames (101, 102) via a connecting device (106). The first lateral adjustment device (200) is located in the first left side frame (102), and the second lateral adjustment device (200) is located in the second right side frame (101), together constituting the adjustment device (300) for lateral adjustment of the panel (105). The corresponding lateral adjustment device (200) can only be actively adjusted in the corresponding direction, and the corresponding directions are opposite directions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a drawer having an adjustment device for lateral adjustment of a panel, as described in the preamble of claim 1. Background Technology

[0002] For example, in patent DE 20 2013 002 233 U1, a device for aligning the position of the front panel of a movable drawer with the body of the furniture is known.

[0003] Especially for narrow frames, the structural space for lateral adjustment of the panels (i.e., lateral alignment relative to the furniture body, where drawers can be slidably guided) is usually very limited. In this case, the panel supports occupy almost all the available structural space within the side frame. Lateral adjustment rails designed to achieve panel alignment ensure that, after adjustment, the panel supports can directly contact the frame walls.

[0004] In currently known advanced solutions, lateral adjustment of the panel is achieved either by adjusting the panel support within the panel support itself or by adjusting the lateral position of the panel support mounting base on the corresponding side frame. Typically, the panel support is held or laterally adjusted by adjusting elements. However, the possible adjustment range is limited by the need to reserve structural space for the clamping assembly.

[0005] In addition, sufficient mechanical clearance must be maintained between the panel support and the panel support mounting base to allow for panel connection; this clearance must be overcome during lateral adjustment before effective panel adjustment can be performed.

[0006] Another drawback is that the lateral adjustment force is transmitted through the panel support to the panel support mounting base, and then to the bottom groove of the side frame or the components of the panel connected to the bottom. Especially for narrow side frames, due to the smaller cross-section and lower lateral stiffness of the components, some of the effective adjustment stroke is lost due to deformation of these components. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Based on the known prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide a drawer having an optimized adjustment device for lateral adjustment of the panel, which at least partially overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages and can also be used when the side frame is very narrow and the panel support is correspondingly very narrow.

[0008] The present invention solves this problem through the subject matter of claim 1.

[0009] Therefore, the present invention provides a drawer with an adjustment device for lateral adjustment of the panel (particularly relative to the furniture body).

[0010] -The drawer includes a bottom, a first (left) side frame, a second (right) side frame, and a back wall, and

[0011] -The panel is connected to the corresponding side frame via a connecting device, wherein

[0012] - The lateral adjustment devices in the first left frame and the second right frame together constitute an adjustment mechanism for lateral adjustment of the panel.

[0013] Each lateral adjustment device can only be actively adjusted in its own direction, and these respective directions are opposite.

[0014] Based on the principle of functional separation, this invention ensures that the panel support is not clamped by the lateral adjustment device, nor is it laterally adjusted via adjustment elements within the panel support. Instead, the corresponding lateral adjustment device is designed as part of the connecting device, thus integrating into the corresponding side frame. Therefore, the lateral adjustment device has a compact structure, making it particularly suitable for narrow side frames.

[0015] According to a preferred embodiment, the corresponding lateral adjustment device may include an adjustment element that can be moved and guided on a mounting base, and the adjustment element may have a wedge-shaped member at its end facing the panel, the wedge-shaped member acting laterally on the panel support via an actuating surface. This allows for a particularly compact design of the corresponding lateral adjustment device.

[0016] Furthermore, during the mechanical connection of the panel, no pre-existing clearance is required between the panel support and the clamping device or the panel support mounting base. Such clearance typically needs to be overcome laterally during adjustment to achieve effective lateral adjustment of the panel. This is because each lateral adjustment device can fit tightly against the panel support without any clearance, thus eliminating the need to overcome any gaps during lateral adjustment.

[0017] Preferably, the lateral adjustment force is applied near the bottom of the side frame, resulting in little or no torque acting on the side frame. Therefore, during panel lateral adjustment, the deformation or displacement of the side frame remains minimal.

[0018] In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the lateral adjustment of the panel is achieved by adjusting the corresponding lateral adjustment devices, wherein the two lateral adjustment devices work in pairs to jointly serve as the adjustment mechanism for the lateral adjustment of the panel. This also makes the design of the lateral adjustment devices more space-saving, allowing them to be installed in a narrower side frame.

[0019] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, when viewed from the interior space of the drawer, the corresponding acting surface of the wedge acts only on the corresponding outer side of the drawer. This ensures the simplicity and functional reliability of the lateral adjustment device.

[0020] According to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the connecting device may be configured to include at least one panel support connected to the panel, and a retaining device disposed in a cavity of the corresponding side frame, wherein each retaining device includes a mounting base. In this way, the connecting device between the panel support and the corresponding side frame is very narrow, and its advantage is that most of the connecting device is invisible to the drawer user.

[0021] Furthermore, according to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, it can be configured such that: when the front panel of the drawer is adjusted to the left relative to the rest of the drawer without the front panel, the lateral adjustment device of the left frame's clamping mechanism moves to the extended position, while the lateral adjustment device of the right frame's clamping mechanism moves to the retracted position; wherein when the front panel of the drawer is adjusted to the right relative to the rest of the drawer without the front panel, the lateral adjustment device of the right frame's clamping mechanism moves to the extended position, while the lateral adjustment device of the left frame's clamping mechanism moves to the retracted position. The terms "right," "left," "retracted," and "extended" all refer to the viewing direction from inside the drawer towards the drawer panel. This allows the various lateral adjustment devices to work effectively in coordination. Due to this coordination, the panel is always firmly clamped in the predetermined final position by the two lateral adjustment devices without any gaps.

[0022] In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the adjusting element is designed as a push rod. This makes the adjusting element simple in structure and equally easy to manufacture.

[0023] Furthermore, according to another particularly preferred embodiment, the adjusting element can be designed to move in a translational manner relative to the mounting base in a substantially horizontal direction via a drive disc. This makes the structure of the adjusting element simple and the adjustment space-saving.

[0024] Alternatively, according to another particularly preferred embodiment, the adjusting element can be designed as a rotating element and can be moved by rotation relative to the mounting base via a drive disk. This makes it possible to combine the adjusting element and the drive disk into a single component through functional integration.

[0025] Furthermore, according to another preferred embodiment of the invention, the adjusting element and the drive disc can be designed to interact in a rack and pinion mechanism. This allows for the creation of a simple and compact drive mechanism for the adjusting element.

[0026] Alternatively, according to another particularly preferred embodiment, the adjusting element and the drive disc can be arranged in a manner consistent with the principle of helical thread drive. This also makes the drive mechanism of the adjusting element compact.

[0027] In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the screw drive is designed to be self-locking and / or multi-head. Therefore, the adjusting element does not need to be additionally fixed to its final position on the mounting base, which is a significant advantage.

[0028] Furthermore, according to another particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the working surface of the wedge can be an inclined surface. This makes the working surface easier to manufacture.

[0029] Alternatively, according to another particularly preferred embodiment, the actuating surface of the wedge can be a concave or convex surface. This gives the actuating surface a progressive or decreasing characteristic, so that the relationship between the adjustment of the sliding element in the panel direction and the adjustment of the panel's lateral displacement is not linear.

[0030] Furthermore, according to another particularly preferred embodiment, the adjusting element can be secured in its final position by a spring clip to prevent further movement. The spring clip engages with a groove on the mounting base for this purpose, thereby locking it in place. Thus, after lateral adjustment of the panel is completed, the adjusting element can be easily secured in its final position on the mounting base.

[0031] The present invention also provides a lateral adjustment device for a drawer, particularly according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each lateral adjustment device includes an adjustment element movable relative to a mounting base, and wherein the adjustment element includes a wedge at its panel-facing end, the wedge acting laterally on a panel support with its action surface. The advantage described in claim 1 stems from the interaction of two such lateral adjustment devices in the drawer.

[0032] For example, the device described in this invention can be used to adjust the lateral position of the panel relative to the main body of the furniture through the following steps:

[0033] - Provide a furniture body with a drawer mounted thereon, the drawer including a bottom, a back wall, a left side frame and a right side frame, the panel being mounted on the two side frames by respective latching devices;

[0034] - Inside the main body of the furniture, fix the lateral adjustment direction of the panel to the closed position of the drawer;

[0035] - Open the closed drawer to at least the partially open position;

[0036] - Adjust the first lateral adjustment device in the first side frame to the release position;

[0037] - Adjust the second lateral adjustment device in the second side frame to move the installed panel along the specified adjustment direction.

[0038] This provides a simple and precise method for adjusting the drawer front panel laterally, especially useful when the side frame is particularly narrow.

[0039] It can be inspected visually. Adjustments are usually made not relative to the main body of the furniture, but rather to the gap pattern of the drawers. This gap pattern is generally consistent throughout the furniture.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment of this method, to fix the position of the panel, the first lateral adjustment device in the first side frame can be operated in a direction opposite to the specified adjustment direction of the panel. This allows for a simple and secure fixation of the panel's final position.

[0041] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are described in the various dependent claims. Attached Figure Description

[0042] The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The invention is not limited to these embodiments. In particular, one or more features of the following embodiments may be combined with other equally advantageous embodiments, but not shown. They are shown as follows:

[0043] Figure 1: Perspective view of the drawer with the attached panel in a); in b), Figure 1a Another perspective view of the middle drawer; in c), Figure 1a Right side view of the middle drawer; in d), Figure 1a Rear view of the middle drawer; in e), Figure 1a Top view of the middle drawer;

[0044] Figure 2: Perspective view of the drawer without additional panels in a); in b), Figure 2a Front view of the middle drawer;

[0045] Figure 3: In a), according to Figure 2a A perspective view of the side frame of the drawer; in b), according to Figure 3a A perspective view of the lower part of the side frame; in c), according to Figure 3b The front view of the lower part of the side frame; in d), according to Figure 3c Enlarged detail view of the lower part of the side frame;

[0046] Figure 4: a) is a perspective view of the holding device—as part of the connecting device that attaches the panel to the drawer side frame—having a mechanism for lateral adjustment of the panel in operation; b) is... Figure 4a a further perspective view of the card-holding device; c) for Figure 4a Front view and partial sectional view of the middle clamping device; d) is Figure 4b Front view of the card-holding device; e) is Figure 4b Front sectional view of the card-holding device; f) is Figure 4a A top view of the clamping device with panel support in the middle;

[0047] Figure 5: a) is a perspective view of the holding device, with a device for lateral adjustment of the panel, in the unfolded state; b) is... Figure 5a Further perspective view of the holding device; c) for Figure 5a Front view of the clamping device, partially cut open; d) is Figure 5b Front view of the clamping device; e) is Figure 5a A top view of the clamping device with panel support in the middle;

[0048] Figure 6: In a), perspective view of the holding device, with a mechanism for lateral adjustment of the panel in the center position; in b), Figure 6a Another perspective view of the clamping device in the middle; in c), Figure 6a A front view of the cross-section of the clamping device in section d); in section d), Figure 6b Front view of the card-holding device in the middle; in e), Figure 6a A top view of the clamping device with panel support in the middle;

[0049] Figure 7: a) Top view of the left and right clamping devices with panel supports, each equipped with a lateral adjustment device, both centrally located; b) Top view of the left and right clamping devices with panel supports, each equipped with a lateral adjustment device, wherein the lateral adjustment devices are each in a different configuration; c) Top view of the left and right clamping devices with panel supports, each equipped with a lateral adjustment device, wherein the lateral adjustment devices are configured differently than... Figure 7b Conversely; in d), the left and right clamping devices with panel supports and the top view of the side frame section, each device is equipped with a lateral adjustment device and is in the central position; in e), the left and right clamping devices with panel supports and the top view of the side frame section, each device is equipped with a lateral adjustment device, wherein the devices for lateral adjustment are each in a different setting.

[0050] Figure 8 : Exploded view of the clamping device with a side panel adjustment mechanism;

[0051] Figure 9 : A holding device with another embodiment for panel side adjustment. Detailed Implementation

[0052] Figures 1a to 1eThe following diagram shows drawer 1 of a piece of furniture (not shown). Drawer 1 consists of a right side frame 101, a left side frame 102, a bottom plate 103, a back wall 104, and a front panel 105. The side frames 101 and 102, the back wall 104, and the front panel 105 are connected together to form a rectangular frame. The two side frames 101 and 102 are particularly slender. This not only creates an aesthetically pleasing visual effect but also maximizes the storage space of drawer 1.

[0053] The terms "right," "left," "retract," "extend," "outer," and "inner" used below refer to the viewing direction from inside drawer 1 toward the front panel 105, such as... Figure 1b , 1d As shown in Figures 7a to 7c. Any description of position and orientation that differs from this description refers to the drawing plane on which the figure is explicitly specified below. Each figure includes a coordinate system that rotates with the view to further determine orientation.

[0054] In order to form a connection between the front panel 105 and the side frames 101, 102, at least one connecting device 106 is provided on each side frame 101, 102, which connects the front panel 105 to the corresponding side frame 101, 102 through the arranged panel support 110.

[0055] The corresponding connecting device 106 includes at least one panel support 110 (not shown in the figure, see [reference]). Figure 3d This support member can also be referred to as a panel connector. It may also include at least one of the corresponding side frames 101, 102 (not shown in the figure, see [reference]). Figures 3a to 3d and Figures 4a to 4e The clamping device 107. The drive mechanism of the clamping device 107 can be provided by a removable cover plate 108 (see...). Figure 1b The panel support 110 is preferably inserted into the interior of the side frame from the side of the panel, located between the two side walls of the side frame.

[0056] The holding device 107 preferably includes a hook-shaped holding element 109, which can engage with the panel support 110 (not shown here; see also...) Figure 3d Fixing bolt 111 (not shown here; see) Figure 3d ) meshing (see Figure 3d and Figure 4e During the holding process, the front panel 105 is pulled toward the corresponding side walls 101, 102, i.e., along the positive X-axis. This creates a strong, close-fitting connection between the front panel 105 and the corresponding side frames 101, 102, and this connection is detachable.

[0057] After the locking process is completed, the panel support 110 is out of the operator's line of sight of the drawer 1 and is located in the cavity of the corresponding side frames 101 and 102. The cavity is fully or partially open to the panel and maintains a certain gap with the two partition walls of the corresponding side frames 101 and 102, thereby allowing lateral adjustment of the front panel 105.

[0058] For example, a suitable connecting device 106 is disclosed in German patent DE 10 2017 127 022 A1.

[0059] Its advantage lies in the fact that the design of the holding device 107 and the connecting device 106 is relatively slim, thus requiring very little structural space in the corresponding side frames 101 and 102. This design of the connecting device 106 is particularly advantageous for the side frames 101 and 102 with particularly narrow profiles. However, the connecting device 106 can also be configured in different ways.

[0060] Figure 2a and 2b Drawer 1 with the front panel 105 removed is shown.

[0061] Figure 3a It shows relative to Figures 1a to 1e as well as Figure 2a and 2b The drawer 1 has a left side frame 101. The side frame 101 may include, for example, a lower part 1011 and an upper part 1012. The lower part 1011 and the upper part 1012 may each be designed as hollow bodies made of one or more components, and each may contain at least one cavity. The lower part 1011 and the upper part 1012 may be securely connected to each other, and are preferably each made of a metal plate or similar material. In the embodiment shown here, the upper part 1012 is designed as a plate, for example, it may be made of glass. A railing is provided above the bottom, and the railing together with the bottom forms the upper part 1012. However, the corresponding side frame 101 may also have a different structure, for example, containing only one cavity.

[0062] The holding device 107 can be installed inside the cavity, or in this example, inside one of the cavities, such as the lower part 1011 of the side frame, as shown. Figure 3b As shown. The actuation mechanism of the holding device 107 can be covered by the cover plate 108 (see Figure 108). Figure 3a The cover is removable (see...). Figure 3b -d). The lower part 1011 also includes a groove for mounting the guide rail. The guide rail allows the drawer 1 to be pulled out of the furniture body and pushed back into the furniture body.

[0063] The left frame 102 is constructed in the same way as the right frame 101.

[0064] Figures 4a to 4eThe clamping device 107 is shown in each figure, but adjacent components of the side frames 101 and 102 are not shown in the figures. Figure 4a The housing-shaped mounting bases 1071 and 1072 are clearly visible. The base is formed by connecting two housing components to form a housing, and the hook-shaped retaining element 109 is supported inside the housing (see also). Figure 4e and Figure 8 Furthermore, the corresponding lateral adjustment device 200 of the front panel 105 of drawer 1 is movable relative to the mounting base 1071.

[0065] The lateral adjustment device 200 includes an adjustment element 201, which has a wedge-shaped member 202 at one end facing the front panel 105. The wedge-shaped member 202 has an action surface 203, which is designed as an inclined surface. The action surface 203 can be designed as a concave or convex curved surface, rather than an inclined plane. In this case, the side boundary line of the action surface 203 is no longer a linear surface like an inclined plane, but a curved surface.

[0066] The working surface 203 of the wedge-shaped member 202 extends outward, that is, along the positive Y-axis direction. Therefore, Figure 4a The holding device 107 is the holding device 107 of the left frame 102 of drawer 1.

[0067] The adjusting element 201 can be designed as a push rod, allowing it to translate horizontally (i.e., parallel to the X-axis) relative to the mounting base 1071 via the drive disk 204. The adjusting element 201 can also be designed in other ways. For example, it can be designed as a rotating element and rotate relative to the mounting base 1071.

[0068] The drive disc 204 is rotatable on the mounting base 1071 and includes a drive geometry 205. The drive geometry 205 is preferably designed as a hexagonal internal hexagon (also known as a "Torx"), but may also be designed as other shapes, such as internal hexagons or Phillips head. The drive geometry 205 is used to insert a tool so that the drive disc 204 can rotate with the tool, thereby allowing the adjustment element 201 to move toward or away from the front panel 105 (i.e., along the negative X-axis) or away from the front panel 105 (i.e., along the positive X-axis).

[0069] Therefore, the drive disk 204 and the adjusting element 201 can interact like a gear and rack system. For this purpose, the drive disk 204 may include teeth 206, which may be arranged in a fan-shaped pattern on the circumference of the drive disk 204, such as... Figure 4a and 4c As shown. The teeth 206 of the drive disc 204 mesh with the gear rack 207 that is disposed on or connected to the adjusting element 201 (see...). Figure 4c ).

[0070] The adjusting element 201 can also be moved by the drive disk 204 according to different working principles. For example, Figure 9 As shown, this can also be achieved using a threaded drive. Therefore, the drive disc 204 has a thread 208 (also referred to as a "worm"), as... Figure 9 As shown; the adjusting element 201 includes a threaded groove 211, the geometry of which corresponds to the thread 208. Here, the thread 208 is designed as a narrow fan shape, thus having a cam-like geometry. The thread drive can be designed as self-locking and / or multi-start.

[0071] The self-locking threaded lateral adjustment device 200 typically does not require additional locking devices to fix or lock the position of the adjustment element 201 on the mounting base 1071, 1072.

[0072] exist Figures 4a to 4f In the diagram, the adjusting element 201 is shown in the retracted position in each case. "Retracted" means that the adjusting element 201 is in the retracted position relative to the holding device 107 and the front panel 105 (e.g., Figure 4a (As shown) is in the "end" position, that is, moved as far as possible along the positive X-axis. In the end position, the adjusting element 201 also reaches the maximum release position. In this release position, the front panel 105 can be adjusted to the maximum lateral adjustment position using the adjusting element 201 on the other side wall.

[0073] Figure 4e This illustrates how the adjusting element 201 is secured at its end position (i.e., final position) by the spring clip 209 to prevent further accidental movement. The spring clip 209 engages with a groove 210 provided for this purpose on the mounting base 1071. Thus, the adjusting element 201 is locked onto the mounting base 1071, preventing accidental change in the position of the adjusting element 201 relative to the holding device 107. Movement of the adjusting element 201 on the mounting base 1071 is limited by limit stops 112, 212. These limit stops can also be designed to... Figure 4e The results are different.

[0074] exist Figures 5a to 5e In this configuration, all adjusting elements 201 are in the extended position. Here, "extended" means that the adjusting element 201 is in the position relative to... Figure 5a The retaining device 107 is positioned at the front end, extending as far as possible along the negative X-axis. This means that the front panel 105 has been adjusted to its maximum lateral adjustment position.

[0075] Figure 5b and 5dThe diagram illustrates how the adjusting element 201 is secured at its forward end position (i.e., final position) by the spring clip 209 to prevent further accidental movement. The spring clip 209 engages with a groove 210 provided for this purpose on the mounting base 1071. This locks the adjusting element 201 in the mounting base 1071, preventing accidental changes in its position relative to the holding device 107. Movement of the adjusting element 201 on the mounting base 1071 is limited by limit stops 112, 212. These limit stops can also be designed to... Figure 5b The difference is shown.

[0076] exist Figures 6a to 6e In this configuration, the adjusting element 201 is in the middle or neutral position in all cases. Here, "neutral" means that the adjusting element 201 is in the middle or neutral position relative to... Figure 5a The front end position of the card holding device 107 and Figure 4a The position between the end positions of the middle clamping device 107.

[0077] Figure 6b and Figure 6d The diagram illustrates how the adjusting element 201 is secured in its intermediate or neutral position (i.e., final position) by the spring clip 209, preventing further movement. The spring clip 209 passes through a groove 210 on the mounting base 1071 provided for this purpose. In this way, the adjusting element 201 is locked in the mounting base 1071, thus preventing accidental changes in the position of the adjusting element 201 relative to the holding device 107, as the wedge itself does not perform such adjustment, or adjustment is typically only achievable via a drive disc. Figure 6b As shown, the movement of the adjusting element 201 on the mounting base 1071 is limited by the limit stops 112 and 212. Their design may also be related to... Figure 6b The differences are shown.

[0078] Figure 7a The clamping device 107 of the right frame 101 and the clamping device 107 of the left frame 102 are shown, and their respective lateral adjustment devices 200 are in the middle or neutral position.

[0079] These two lateral adjustment devices 200 together constitute an adjustment device 300 for lateral adjustment of the front panel 105. Each lateral adjustment device 200 (more precisely, its adjustment element 201 with wedge 202) can only be adjusted in one direction, namely along the positive and negative directions of the Y-axis.

[0080] Therefore, the two lateral adjustment devices 200 always operate in pairs. However, the adjustments of the individual lateral adjustment devices 200 do not need to be synchronized in time.

[0081] When the center line of the front panel 105 is aligned with the center line of the drawer 1 excluding the front panel 105, the mounted front panel 105 with the panel support 110 is located at the center of the drawer 1 excluding the front panel 105. (For a clearer illustration, please also see...) Figure 1d (Diagram in the diagram).

[0082] exist Figure 7b In the diagram, an adjustment device 300 for lateral adjustment of the front panel 105 is shown. Figure 7b On the projection plane, relative to drawer 1 excluding the front panel 105, it is located to the left of the adjustment direction of panel 1, i.e., in the negative Y-axis direction. Therefore, the lateral adjustment device 200 of the holding device 107 of the left frame 102 can move to the extended position, i.e., move in the negative X-axis direction, while the lateral adjustment device 200 of the holding device 107 of the right frame 101 can move to the running position, i.e., move in the positive X-axis direction. As a result, the front panel 105 of drawer 1 (not shown in the figure) moves to the left in the drawing plane relative to drawer 1 with the front panel 105 removed, i.e., moves in the negative Y-axis direction (see Figure 1). Figure 1d (See the diagram below for better understanding).

[0083] exist Figure 7c In the diagram, an adjustment device 300 for lateral adjustment of the front panel 105 is shown in the adjustment direction of the front panel 105 of the drawer 1. Figure 7c In the drawing plane, relative to drawer 1 with front panel 105 removed, it is located on the right side, i.e., in the positive Y-axis direction. Therefore, the lateral adjustment device 200 of the holding device 107 of the right frame 101 can move to the extended position (i.e., move in the negative X-axis direction), while the lateral adjustment device 200 of the holding device 107 of the left frame 102 can move to the retracted position (i.e., move in the positive X-axis direction). Therefore, the front panel 105 of drawer 1 (not shown in the figure) is offset to the right relative to drawer 1 with front panel 105 removed, i.e., offset in the positive Y-axis direction (see Figure 1). Figure 1d (See the diagram below for better understanding).

[0084] like Figure 7b and Figure 7c As shown, the action surface 203 of the wedge-shaped member 202 of each lateral adjustment device 200 acts on the corresponding outer surface of the drawer 1.

[0085] Figure 7d and Figure 7e As shown, the adjusting element 201 is supported on the inner surface of the cavity of the corresponding side frame 101, 102. Thus, the inner surface of the corresponding cavity serves as abutment or guide for the adjusting element 201. This design is advantageous, but not mandatory. Alternatively, the adjusting element 201 can also be movably guided on the mounting base 1071, 1072 for support.

[0086] Unlike known lateral adjustment devices in the prior art, the wedge 202 in this device acts on the corresponding panel support 110 only in one lateral adjustment direction. Therefore, the two lateral adjustment devices 200 of the adjustment device must always be adjusted in pairs in order to laterally adjust the front panel 105.

[0087] An exemplary method for adjusting the lateral position of the front panel 105 of drawer 1 will be described in more detail below:

[0088] In the first step of this method, the assembled drawer 1 includes a base plate 103, a rear wall 104, a right side frame 101, and a left side frame 102, as well as a front panel 105 mounted on the two side frames 101 and 102 via respective retaining devices 107. Corresponding lateral adjustment devices 200 are connected to mounting bases 1071 and 1072 of the corresponding retaining devices 107. The two lateral adjustment devices 200 together constitute an adjustment device 300 for adjusting the lateral position of the front panel 105.

[0089] In the second step of the method, the lateral adjustment direction of the front panel 105 can be fixed by installing the drawer 1 into the furniture body (with the drawer 1 in the closed position).

[0090] Finally, in a subsequent step, the first lateral adjustment device within the first side frame is activated, moving it to the release position.

[0091] In subsequent steps, based on the determined adjustment direction, the corresponding drive disk 204 can be rotated using a suitable tool, thereby driving the corresponding adjustment element 201 of the corresponding lateral adjustment device 200, and thus achieving the expected lateral adjustment direction and measurable adjustment stroke of the front panel 105.

[0092] Front panel 105 Figure 1b The desired adjustment direction "to the right" (i.e., along the positive Y-axis) on the drawing plane is achieved in the following way: First, the adjustment element 201 of the lateral adjustment device 200 is positioned relative to... Figure 1b The drawing plane in the left frame 102 moves along the holding device 107 towards the end position (maximum release position) (i.e., along the positive X-axis direction). This is achieved by rotating the drive disk 204 relative to the mounting bases 1071 and 1072 (see...). Figure 7c and Figure 1b ).

[0093] Therefore, the wedge-shaped member 202 of the adjusting element 201 in the left frame 102 forms a displacement space between its inclined surface 203 and the outer wall of the panel support member 110 on the right side of the front panel 105 (i.e., along the positive Y-axis), allowing the panel support member 110 to move relative to the right frame 101, while the fixing bolt 111 remains clamped by the clamping element 109 in the clamping device 107 (see...). Figure 7c and Figure 1b ).

[0094] Subsequently, by rotating the drive disk 204 relative to the mounting bases 1071 and 1072, the adjusting element 201 of the lateral adjusting device 200 on the clamping device 107 in the right frame 101 is moved towards the front end position (i.e., along the negative X direction) (see...). Figure 7c and Figure 1b ).

[0095] Therefore, the wedge-shaped member 202 of the adjusting element 201 of the lateral adjusting device 200 on the right frame 101 first contacts the outer wall of the panel support 110 on the right side of the front panel 105, thereby causing the front panel 105 to shift to the right; similarly, the panel support 110 on the left side of the front panel 105 in the left frame 102 also shifts to the right (see...). Figure 1b ).

[0096] This process continues until the displacement space between the working surface of the wedge 202 (here, the inclined surface 203) and the outer wall of the panel support 110 on the right side of the front panel 105 is overcome, thereby causing the outer wall of the panel support 110 to abut against the outer wall of the right frame 101. However, the maximum adjustment position may also be reached before the panel support 110 abuts against the outer wall of the right frame 101 (see...). Figure 7c and Figure 1b ).

[0097] The leftward adjustment of the front panel 105 relative to the main body of the furniture is performed in the opposite direction relative to the corresponding lateral adjustment device 200.

[0098] Based on the achieved gap pattern, if the lateral distances of the front panel 105 are still unequal and a uniform and aesthetically pleasing gap pattern cannot be formed, the front panel 105 can be further adjusted laterally; or, when the lateral distances of the front panel 105 reach the desired gap pattern, the lateral adjustment of the front panel 105 can be completed.

[0099] In the case of equidistant adjustment, during the final process, the final position of the corresponding adjusting element 201 of the lateral adjusting device 200 can be determined by adjusting the lateral adjusting device 200 from the released position to the stopped position. In this stopped position, the wedge 202 just contacts the panel support 110, thereby causing the corresponding adjusting element 201 to rest against the corresponding panel support 105. In this way, the spring clip 209 will engage with the corresponding groove 210 on the corresponding mounting bases 1071 and 1072, fixing the adjusting element 201 and preventing it from adjusting due to external factors such as drawer vibration.

[0100] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0101] 1. Drawer; 101, 102. Side frames; 1011. Base; 1012. Top; 103. Bottom plate; 104. Rear wall; 105. Panel; 106. Connecting device; 107. Holding device; 1071, 1072. Mounting base; 108. Cover plate; 109. Holding element; 110. Panel support; 111. Fixing bolt; 112. Limiting block; 200. Lateral adjustment device; 201. Adjusting element; 202. Wedge; 203. Inclined surface / acting surface; 204. Drive disc; 205. Drive geometry; 206. Tooth; 207. Gear and rack; 208. Thread; 209. Spring clip; 210. Groove; 211. Threaded groove; 212. Limiting block; 300. Adjustment device; X, Y, Z directions.

Claims

1. A drawer (1) having an adjustment device (300) for adjusting the side panel (105), a) Wherein, the drawer (1) includes a bottom plate (103), a first left side frame (102), a second right side frame (101), and a rear wall (104), and b) Among them, The panel (105) is connected to the corresponding side frame (101, 102) via a connecting device (106). Its features are: c) The first lateral adjustment device (200) located in the first left side frame (102) and the second lateral adjustment device (200) located in the second right side frame (101) together constitute an adjustment device (300) for lateral adjustment of the panel (105). d) In this respect, each lateral adjustment device (200) can only be actively adjusted in its own direction, and the respective directions are opposite to each other.

2. The drawer (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each lateral adjustment device (200) includes an adjustment element (201) movable relative to the mounting base (1071, 1072), and the adjustment element (201) has a wedge (202) at its end facing the panel (105), which acts laterally on the panel support (110) by means of its working surface.

3. The drawer (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that, Lateral adjustment of the panel (105) can be achieved by individually adjusting each lateral adjustment device (200), wherein two lateral adjustment devices (200) are paired together to form an adjustment device (300) for lateral adjustment of the panel (105).

4. The drawer (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Viewed from inside the drawer, the working surface (203) of the wedge (202) faces the corresponding outer side of the drawer (1).

5. The drawer (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The connecting device (106) connects at least the panel support (110) connected to the panel (105) and the holding device (107) disposed in the cavity of the corresponding side frame (101, 102), and the holding device (107) includes the mounting base (1071, 1072).

6. The drawer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, When the front panel (105) of drawer (1) is adjusted to the left relative to the rest of drawer (1) without the front panel (105), the lateral adjustment device (200) of the locking device (107) of the left frame (102) moves to the extended position, while the lateral adjustment device (200) of the locking device (107) of the right frame (101) moves to the retracted position; wherein when the front panel (105) of drawer (1) is adjusted to the left relative to the rest of drawer (1) without the front panel (105), the lateral adjustment device (200) of the locking device (107) of the right frame (101) moves to the retracted position; wherein the adjustment direction of the front panel (105) of drawer (1) is to the left relative to the rest of drawer (1) without the front panel (105), the lateral adjustment device (200) of the locking device (107) of the right frame (101 When the adjustment direction of the rest of the panel (105) is to the right, the lateral adjustment device (200) of the holding device (107) of the right frame (101) moves to the extended position, while the lateral adjustment device (200) of the holding device (107) of the left frame (102) moves to the retracted position, wherein the terms "right", "left", "retracted" and "extended" refer to the viewing direction from the interior space of the drawer (1) toward the panel (105) of the drawer (1).

7. The drawer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The adjusting element (201) is designed as a push rod.

8. The drawer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The adjustment element (201) is always supported in the cavity or multiple cavities of the corresponding side frame (101, 102).

9. The drawer (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The adjusting element (201) can be movably guided on the mounting base (1071, 1072) and thus supported against the mounting base.

10. The drawer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The adjustment element (201) can be moved horizontally relative to the mounting base (1071, 1072) by means of the drive disk (204).

11. The drawer (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The adjustment element (201) is designed as a rotating element and can rotate and move relative to the mounting base (1071, 1072).

12. The drawer (1) according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that, The drive disk (204) is rotatably supported in the mounting base (1071, 1072) and includes the drive geometry (205).

13. The drawer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The adjusting element (201) and the drive disk (204) interact according to the gear and rack transmission mechanism.

14. The drawer (1) according to any one of claims 8 to 13, characterized in that, The drive disc (204) includes teeth (206) arranged in a fan shape on its outer periphery.

15. The drawer (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that, The gear (206) of the drive disc (204) meshes with the gear rack (207) provided on or at the adjustment element (201).

16. The drawer (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, The adjusting element (201) and the drive disk (204) cooperate according to the screw drive mechanism.

17. The drawer (1) according to claim 16, characterized in that, The drive disc (204) includes threads (208).

18. The drawer (1) according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that, The adjusting element (201) includes a threaded groove (211) that mates with the geometry of the thread (208).

19. The drawer (1) according to any one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that, The screw drive is self-locking and / or multi-head.

20. The drawer (1) according to claim 16, characterized in that, The working surface of the wedge (202) is the inclined surface (203).

21. The drawer (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that, The working surface of the wedge (202) is a concave curved surface or a convex curved surface.

22. The drawer (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting element (201) is fixed in its final position by a spring clip (209) to prevent further movement, wherein the spring clip (209) engages in a groove (210) provided for this purpose on the mounting base (1071, 1072) and is locked in place.

23. The drawer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The action surface of the adjustment element (201) is located above the base plate (103) and in the lower region of the side frames (101, 102), wherein the region is located one-third above the bottom of the side frames (101, 102).

24. A lateral adjustment device (200) particularly for a drawer (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The lateral adjustment device (200) includes an adjustment element (201) movable relative to the mounting base (1071, 1072) and a wedge (202) at one end facing the panel (105), the wedge including an action surface capable of acting laterally on the panel support (110).

25. A method for adjusting a panel (105) on a drawer (1) by means of an adjusting device (300), comprising the following steps: - Provide a furniture body having at least one installed drawer (1), the drawer (1) including a bottom plate (103), a rear wall (104), a left side frame (102) and a right side frame (101), and a panel (105) mounted to the two side frames (101, 102) by respective holding devices; - Determine the lateral adjustment direction of the panel in the closed position of the drawer (1) within the main body of the furniture; - Open the closed drawer (1) to at least the partially open position; - Adjust the first lateral adjustment device (200) in the first side frame (101, 102) to the release position; - Adjust the second lateral adjustment device (200) in the second side frame (101, 102) to move the mounted panel along the determined adjustment direction.

26. The method of claim 25, wherein, In order to determine the position of the panel (105), the first lateral adjustment device (200) in the first side frame (101, 102) is actuated along the predetermined adjustment direction of the panel (105).

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