ARRANGEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AT LEAST TWO FURNITURE DOORS

Description

[0001] 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. .

[0002] Such arrangements are already known from the prior art, for example from WO 2018 / 204952, WO 2021 / 023772 A1, or DE 20 2020 107257. However, with such prior art solutions, the cabinet doors can buckle. As a result, the cabinet doors are no longer flush with each other in the middle of the cabinet, where they meet. This leads to a visually inconsistent overall appearance of the cabinet, especially if a panel or similar element is provided above or below at least two cabinet doors. This problem cannot be remedied using conventional adjustment mechanisms for cabinet doors – panel gap, height, lateral adjustment. Even an adjustment device by means of which a guide rail can be adjusted transversely to its longitudinal extent, as known from EP 3 037 6112 A1, EP 3 460 152 A1, US 2 649 612 A (Document D7) or FR 2 901 829 A1, does not solve this problem.

[0003] The Figures 2a and 2b They clearly illustrate the described malposition.

[0004] The object of the present invention is to avoid the disadvantages described in the prior art and to provide an improved arrangement 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.

[0005] These problems are solved by the features of independent claims 1 and 12.

[0006] Accordingly, it is provided that at least one adjustment device is provided with which the at least two ends of the at least two guide rails can be adjusted relative to the stationary part of the furniture in a direction transverse to a longitudinal extension of the at least two guide rails.

[0007] Therefore, only 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 thus be adjusted transversely to a longitudinal extension of the at least two guide rails in the middle of a piece of furniture, thereby compensating for the misalignment occurring in the prior art.

[0008] Furthermore, it is provided that the adjusting device has a second element which can be arranged at at least one, preferably at both, of the at least two ends of the at least two guide rails.

[0009] This provides a simple way to contact both the stationary furniture part and the at least two guide rails for adjustment.

[0010] Furthermore, it is planned that the second element will be at least partially formed by the connecting device. This will reduce material and therefore costs.

[0011] 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.

[0012] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0013] It may be provided that the adjusting device has a first element which can be arranged on a fixed piece of furniture.

[0014] It may also be provided that the adjusting device has at least one adjusting element.

[0015] Preferably, the adjusting element can be mounted on or in the second element via a threaded connection and rest against the first element, or it can be mounted rotatably and immovably on or in the first element.

[0016] This allows for the simple implementation of an adjustment device. When 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.

[0017] Depending on the direction of rotation of the adjusting element, the second element can be moved towards or away from the first element. In other words, a rotational movement of the adjusting element can be translated into a linear movement of the second element.

[0018] Alternatively, it can be provided that the adjusting element is rotatably and immovably mounted on the second element and is mounted on or in the first element via a threaded connection.

[0019] In this embodiment as well, 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.

[0020] The adjusting element can be designed in the form of a screw. This represents a simple and cost-effective way to implement an adjusting element.

[0021] In one embodiment of the invention, the adjusting device may include an actuating device for directly or indirectly actuating the adjusting element. An actuating device makes it easier for a user to actuate the adjusting element, particularly if the adjusting element is located, for example, in a difficult-to-access location.

[0022] The actuating device can be designed as a screw head drive. This represents an extremely simple and cost-effective way to implement an actuating device.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the invention, a cover cap can be provided to at least partially cover 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.

[0024] Further details and advantages of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures and the drawings. These show: Fig. 1 a perspective view of a piece of furniture with an embodiment of an arrangement, Fig. 2a a schematic top view of furniture doors and a panel according to the prior art, Fig. 2b a schematic side view of furniture doors and a panel according to the prior art, Fig. 3a a perspective view of an embodiment of an arrangement with parts of a piece of furniture, Fig. 3b detail A of the Figure 3a, Fig. 3c a perspective rear view of an embodiment of an arrangement, Fig. 3a a perspective front view of an embodiment of an arrangement, Fig. 4a an exploded view of an adjustment device and a cover cap, Fig. 5a a top view of an embodiment of an arrangement before an adjustment process, and Fig. 5b a top view of an embodiment of an arrangement after an adjustment process.

[0025] The Figure 1 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.

[0026] Cavities 101 are visible on the sides of the fixed furniture section 3, into which furniture doors 2a, 2b in the form of folding sliding doors can be stored when the furniture 100 is open. The cavities 101 are formed by the fixed furniture section 3 and side walls 102.

[0027] The furniture doors 2a, 2b are designed as folding sliding doors and therefore each have two door leaves 103 which are connected to each other via hinges.

[0028] A panel 104 is arranged above the furniture doors 2a, 2b. The panel 104 can be used, for example, to bridge a gap between the top edge of the furniture 100 and a ceiling.

[0029] The Figure 2a shows a schematic top view of furniture doors 2a, 2b and a panel 104 according to the prior art, which Figure 2b A corresponding side view is shown. It can be seen that the furniture doors 2a, 2b are not flush with each other and with the panel 104 in the middle of the panel 104, i.e., essentially in the middle of the furniture 100.

[0030] The Figure 3a shows a perspective view of an arrangement 1 with parts of a piece of furniture 100, which Figure 3b detail A of the Figure 3aThe fixed furniture part 3, the furniture doors 2a, 2b and the side walls 102 of the furniture 100 are indicated.

[0031] It can be seen that the two furniture doors 2a, 2b are mounted on 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. Thus, a furniture door 2a, 2b is guided on the stationary furniture part 3 via the corresponding carriage 6a, 6b and the corresponding guide rail 4, 5.

[0032] The two guide rails 4, 5 are connected to each other at one end 4a, 5a via a connecting device 7. 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 that completely covers the gap 10 can also be provided.

[0033] The Figure 3cshows a perspective rear view of an arrangement 1, which Figure 3d a corresponding perspective front view, with arrangement 1 in the Figure 3d upside down.

[0034] 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 by means of tabs 7c. The guide rails 4, 5 can be clamped between the first clamping element 7a and the second clamping element 7b by means 7d, in this embodiment screws, and thus detachably connected to each other.

[0035] In the present embodiment, the connecting device 7 forms the second element 8b of the adjusting device 8. The adjusting 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 this embodiment.

[0036] However, other arrangements of the setting element 8c, as already described, may also be provided.

[0037] In the present embodiment, the adjusting element 8c is designed as a screw, wherein the screw head drive of the screw forms an actuating device 8d.

[0038] The Figure 4 Figure 1 shows an exploded view of an adjusting device 8 and a cover cap 9. The first element 8a and the second element 8b, which is formed by the connecting device 7, are visible.

[0039] The cover cap 9 can be attached to 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.

[0040] The Figure 5aFigure 1 shows a top view of an embodiment of an arrangement 1 before an adjustment process. It can be seen that the guide rails 4, 5 are parallel to a horizontal auxiliary line H. The screw head of the adjustment element 8c protrudes slightly beyond the second element 8b.

[0041] The Figure 5b Figure 1 shows a top view of an embodiment of an arrangement 1 after an adjustment process. The adjustment process was carried out by rotating the adjustment element 8c.

[0042] It is evident that the adjusting element 8c no longer protrudes beyond the second element 8b. The guide rails 4 and 5 are no longer parallel to a horizontal guide line H.

[0043] By rotating 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.

[0044] Thus, any buckling of the furniture doors 2a, 2b in this area was compensated for. Reference symbol list:

[0045] 1. Arrangement 2a First furniture door 2 hinged furniture door 3. Fixed furniture part 4. First guide rail 4a End 5. Other guide rail 5 End 6a First carriage 6b Second carriage 7. Connecting device 7a First clamping element 7b Second clamping element 7c Tabs 7d Center 7e Recesses 8. Adjustment device 8a First element 8b Second element 8c Adjustment element 8d Actuating device 9. Cover cap 9a Locking element 10. Gap 100. Furniture 101. Cavity 102. Side panel 103. Door leaf 104. Cover plate H Auxiliary line

Claims

1. Arrangement (1) for guiding at least two furniture doors (2a, 2b), in particular at least two folding sliding doors, relative to a stationary furniture part (3), with: - at least two guide rails (4, 5), which are arrangeable on the furniture part (3), - at least one first carriage (6a), mounted or mountable movably 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), mounted or mountable movably 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 connection device (7) by means of which the at least two guide rails (4, 5) are connectable detachably at in each case 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 extent of the at least two guide rails (4, 5), that the adjusting device (8) has a second element (8b), which is arrangeable on at least one, preferably on both, of the at least two ends (4a, 5a) of the at least two guide rails (4, 5) and that the second element (8b) is at least partially formed by the connection device (7).

2. Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the adjusting device (8) has a first element (8a), which is arrangeable on a stationary furniture part.

3. Arrangement according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the adjusting device (8) has at least one adjusting element (8c).

4. Arrangement according to claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the adjusting element (8c) is mounted on or in the second element (8b) via a threaded connection and rests against the first element (8a), or is mounted rotatably and non-displaceably on or in the first element (8a).

5. Arrangement according to claims 2 and 3, characterized in that the adjusting element (8c) is mounted rotatably and non-displaceably on the second element (8b) and is mounted on or in the first element (8a) via a threaded connection.

6. Arrangement according to claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the threaded connection is formed as a movement thread.

7. Arrangement according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the adjusting element (8c) is formed as a screw.

8. Arrangement according to one of claims 3 to 7, characterized in that the adjusting device (8) has an actuating device (8d) for indirectly or directly actuating the adjusting element (8c).

9. Arrangement according to claim 8, characterized in that the actuating device (8d) is formed as a screwhead drive.

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

11. Arrangement according to claim 10, characterized in that the covering cap (9) is arranged or arrangeable on the second element.

12. Piece of furniture (100) comprising at least two furniture doors (4a, 2b), in particular at least two folding sliding doors, as well as a stationary furniture part (3) with an arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 11.