ARRANGEMENT COMPLETING A FIXED FURNITURE PART, A MOVABLE FURNITURE PART, A GUIDE DEVICE AND AN ELECTRIC DRIVE DEVICE

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an arrangement comprising a stationary furniture part, in particular a furniture carcass, a furniture part movable relative to the stationary furniture part, in particular a drawer, a guide device, in particular a drawer slide guide, for guiding the movable furniture part relative to the stationary furniture part, with at least one carcass rail and at least one drawer rail movable relative to the at least one carcass rail, and at least one electrical drive device for at least partially automated movement of the movable furniture part relative to the stationary furniture part, comprising an electric motor, in particular one supplied with 230 V.

[0002] An arrangement with a movable furniture component is already known from EP 1 323 364 A1, in which a drawer is moved by means of a drive unit controlled via a release device. The release device comprises two manually operated push-button switches – for example, a slide switch – arranged on the drawer for three different switching states. The release device can be initiated depending on the relative position of furniture component parts or by tapping a furniture component part to generate a switching pulse.

[0003] An arrangement with a movable furniture component is also known from EP 1 323 363 A1, in which a drive unit is controlled by a control device and a force measuring device to automatically support a movement of a drawer desired by the user in a bidirectional manner. Additionally, a position measuring device can be present, which generates a position signal with which an instantaneous actual position, actual velocity, and actual acceleration can be calculated as a function of the measured position. Setpoints can also be determined, so that essentially the same force can be generated for varying drawer loads.

[0004] An arrangement with a movable piece of furniture is also already known from the document EP 2 642 899 A1, in which different trigger sensitivities can be generated via two sensors when force is applied to a drawer.

[0005] Another arrangement with a movable piece of furniture is already known from document CN 216 651 777 U.

[0006] A disadvantage of the state of the art is that an overload clutch must be integrated into the drive device in order to compensate for proper functionality of the drive device in the event of vibrations or strong forces acting on the movable part of the furniture.

[0007] The objective technical object of the present invention is therefore to provide an improved arrangement compared to the prior art, in which the disadvantages of the prior art are at least partially eliminated, and which is characterized in particular by a particularly advantageous compensation of external force influences on the arrangement.

[0008] According to the invention, at least one closing device for the movable furniture part and at least one rack in operative connection with the at least one electrical drive device are provided, wherein the at least one closing device is preferably arranged directly on the at least one drawer rail and the at least one rack is preferably arranged indirectly on the at least one drawer rail, wherein the at least one rack is detachably arranged on at least one support device and / or the at least one support device is detachably arranged on the at least one closing device.

[0009] This makes it possible to establish an overload coupling via the detachable connection - in particular the double detachable connection - across the participating component components, thus eliminating the need for an overload coupling of the electric drive unit 6.

[0010] For example, a tolerance in the interaction between a gear of the electric drive device and the rack under load conditions (e.g., due to vibrations or improper force applied to the movable furniture part) can prevent a complete decoupling between the electric drive device and the rack – without losing the effect of an overload clutch, thus ensuring that the position of the drawer rail relative to the cabinet rail remains clearly determinable via the relative position between the rack and the gear.

[0011] Decoupling from the electric motor is not required and can be achieved, for example, via a freewheel clutch. A necessary homing cycle can be omitted, with the carrier device acting as a coupling device.

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

[0013] Further details and advantages of the present invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the description of the figures and the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings. These show: Fig. 1a, 1 a guide device of a piece of furniture driven by an electric drive device according to a preferred embodiment in a perspective view with an enlarged detail view in the area of ​​the electric drive device, Fig. 2-4 the guide device according to the embodiment according to Fig. 1b In perspective view with enlarged detail representations in the area of ​​a connection of a rack to a shop rail, Fig. 5 the guide device according to the embodiment according to Fig. 1b In a top view with enlarged detail in the area of ​​a coupling between the rack and a gear of the electric drive device, Fig. 6 the guide device according to the embodiment according to Fig. 1b in a bottom view with enlarged detail in the area of ​​the connection of the electric drive device to a cabinet rail, Fig. 7a, 7b the electric drive device according to the embodiment according to Fig. 1b with a support for coupling to the body rail in a top view and a perspective view, Fig. 8a, 8b the electrical drive device according to the embodiment according to Fig. 1b with the housing disassembled in two perspective views from a front and a back, Fig. 9, 10, a displacement measuring device of the electric drive device according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 9, 10 Fig. 1b in exploded view and in a top view with enlarged detail in the area of ​​position sensors, Fig. 11, 12 the electric drive device according to Fig. 8a in perspective view with enlarged detail in the area of ​​a protective body in the housing for protecting a gearbox from abrasion by a belt and a belt drive with belt tensioners on both sides, Fig. 13a, 13 leg gearbox arrangement of the electric drive device according to the embodiment according to Fig. 1b in two perspective views, Fig. 14a, 14-legged freewheel clutch of the electric drive device according to the embodiment according to Fig. 1b In a top view and a perspective view, Fig. 15 shows a guide device according to a further preferred embodiment with a single-sided electric drive device in a perspective view, Fig. 16 shows a diagram illustrating a unique position measurement or absolute displacement measurement for a movable furniture part along a guide device by a displacement measuring device according to the embodiment. Fig. 9 via sensor angle across extension lengths.

[0014] Fig. 1a Figure 1 shows a piece of furniture with movable furniture parts 2 in the form of drawers, which can be moved relative to a fixed furniture part 1 in the form of a furniture body via a guide device 3 in the form of a drawer extension guide by an electric drive device 6.

[0015] The movable furniture parts 2 can be divided into a first movable furniture part 41 and further movable furniture parts 42, wherein the further movable furniture parts 42 are arranged below the first movable furniture part 41 in operating position 14 of the arrangement.

[0016] However, the furniture is not limited to drawers and can generally include other containers. For example, the furniture could be a cabinet with a flap, a cupboard with a folding and / or sliding door, or the like.

[0017] Fig. 1b The furniture shows an arrangement comprising a fixed furniture part 1, a movable furniture part 2 relative to the fixed furniture part 1, and two guide devices 3 for guiding the movable furniture part 2 relative to the fixed furniture part 1.

[0018] The arrangement comprises an electric drive device 6 for at least partially automated movement of the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1, comprising an electric motor 7 that can be supplied with 230 V. The energy supply for the electric motor 7 is generally arbitrary and can also be operated with different voltages. In general, a lower voltage is also possible – particularly due to local or regional power grid characteristics – in order to supply the electric motor 7 with sufficient energy.

[0019] The guide devices 3 each comprise a cabinet rail 4 arranged on the stationary furniture part 1 and a drawer rail 5 arranged on the movable furniture part 2. In general, a center rail can be arranged at least partially between the cabinet rail 4 and the drawer rail 5; however, this is generally not necessary – especially for full extension of the movable furniture part 2 due to the front-facing arrangement of the electric drive device 6 and its connection to a rack 9.

[0020] The detailed view shows the connection of the electric drive device 6 to the cabinet rail 4 and a rack 9 to the drawer rail 5, with the drawer rail 5 comprising a first interface 34 (optionally a plurality of first interfaces 34) which is suitable for fixing an ejection device 11 and a closing device 8 to the drawer rail 5.

[0021] A closing device 8 is arranged at the first interface 34, which is generally not required. Alternatively or additionally, an ejection device 11 – in particular mechanical or electrical – can be arranged at the first interface 34. Preferably, the ejection device 11 includes a tip-on function with which an ejection process can be triggered by an overpressure movement.

[0022] The cabinet rail 4 includes a second interface 35 (optionally a plurality of second interfaces 35) which is suitable for fixing a driver 36 for the ejection device 11 or the closing device 8 to the cabinet rail 4. The second interface 35 is located (not visible in the view) on the underside of the cabinet rail 4 (see Fig. 6 ).

[0023] The electric drive device 6 is arranged at the second interface 35 and the rack 9 for power transmission from the electric drive device 6 to the loading rail 5 is arranged at the first interface 34.

[0024] The electrical drive device 6 is connected via a clip connection 71 and via a swiveling process for hooking it in (see Fig. 6 The rack 9 is connected via a clip connection 71 during a translational insertion process into the closing device 8 or the drawer rail 5. For example, the clip connection 71 (on the rack 9, the closing device 8, or the drawer rail 5) can have a snap-in tab or a locking lug 81, with hooks 75 generally being possible as an alternative or supplement. In the exemplary embodiment, the rack 9 is connected to the closing device 8, which may optionally have an ejection device 11 or to which an ejection device 11 may optionally be connected (replacing the closing device 8 is also conceivable). A direct connection of the rack 9 to the drawer rail 5 is also possible. An indirect connection of the electrical drive device 8 (for example, via a driver 36 for the closing device 8) is also possible, with a direct connection being preferred.

[0025] The rack 9 is to be designed to be so wide that it also includes equivalent means such as a belt (possibly with a toothing 18), a rope or the like for transmitting power between the electric drive device 6 and the loading rail 5.

[0026] In its operating position 14, the electric drive device 6 is located essentially entirely below the movable furniture part 2 on the cabinet rail 4, whereby a furniture part front 23 (for example, for contacting a trigger sensor 59) may optionally project vertically 15 below a top surface of the electric drive device 6 or the electric drive device 6 itself. During movement of the movable furniture part 2, a base of the movable furniture part 2 is located entirely above the electric drive device. The movable furniture part 2 passes over the electric drive device 6 during operation.

[0027] The electric drive device 6 is stationary on the body rail 4 and is in constant contact with the rack 9 for motion transmission over an entire travel distance 13 for the movable furniture part 2 along the guide device 3.

[0028] The movable furniture part 2 comprises a furniture part front 23, wherein the electric drive device 6 is arranged on the cabinet rail 4 in the operating position 14 of the arrangement in the area of ​​one of the free ends 24 of the cabinet rail 4 facing the furniture part front 23.

[0029] The electric drive device 6 is arranged flush with the drawer rail 5 or the rack 9 in the closed position. The rack 9 compensates for any extension loss caused by the mounting of the cabinet rail and / or by the use of a specific type of release sensor.

[0030] The electric drive device 6 is arranged essentially flush with the free end 24 of the cabinet rail 4 in both the closed position and the open position 30.

[0031] The stationary furniture part 1 comprises two furniture panels 64 oriented vertically and parallel to each other in the operating position 14, wherein exactly one electric drive device 6 is arranged stationary on one of the two furniture panels 64 indirectly via the cabinet rail 4. In general, however, another electric drive device 6 or an additional rack 9 may also be arranged on the opposite furniture panel 64, although this is not mandatory.

[0032] In the operating position 14 of the arrangement, the movable furniture part 2 comprises a furniture part front 23, wherein the electric drive device 6 is arranged on the cabinet rail 4 in the area of ​​one of the free ends 24 of the cabinet rail 4 facing the furniture part front 23 (essentially flush with the free end 24 or the drawer rail 5 in the closing position or the rack 9 in the closing position).

[0033] Fig. 2 Figure 1 shows the connection of the electric drive device 6 to the cabinet rail 4 without surrounding furniture parts 1, 2, wherein the drawer rail 5 is fully extended over the distance 13 as the extension path for the movable furniture part 2.

[0034] The enlarged detail section shows the connection of the rack 9 to the drawer rail 5 or the closing device 8, with a dotted line indicating an ejection device 11, which can be arranged alternatively or additionally at the first interface 34. It is also conceivable to provide a locking device 69 at the first interface 34 to prevent movement of the movable furniture part 2. A damping device 12 is integrated into the closing device 8, although the damping device 12 can also be a separate component.

[0035] Fig. 3 The guide device 3 with the electric drive device 6 for the automated movement of the movable furniture part 2 or the drawer rail 5 with the electric motor 7 (which can be supplied with 230 V) is shown.

[0036] The closing device 8 for the movable furniture part 2 and the rack 9, which is operatively connected to the electric drive device 6, are mounted, wherein the closing device 8 is arranged directly on the drawer rail 5 and the rack 9 is arranged indirectly via the closing device 8 at the first interface 34 of the drawer rail 5. In general, the rack 9 can alternatively or additionally contact the drawer rail 5 directly.

[0037] The rack 9 is detachably arranged on a support device 10 and the support device 10 is detachably arranged on the draw-in device 8.

[0038] In this context, the releasable connection of the carrier device 10 means a connection that can be removed without violence, preferably without tools.

[0039] The support device 10 is arranged in a horizontal direction 16 between the rack 9 and the tightening device 8, whereby in general a rack 9 pointing downwards in a vertical direction 15 may also be provided.

[0040] The carrier device 10 or the closing device 8 can include a mechanical or electrical ejection device 11, wherein a damping device 12 in the closing device 8 includes a damping device for damping a movement of the movable furniture part 2 in an area of ​​the closed position.

[0041] The stationary electric drive device 6 is in constant contact with the rack 9 for motion transmission along the entire path 13 along the guide device 3, wherein the electric drive device 6 comprises a gear 17 meshing with the rack 9 in conjunction with the electric motor 7.

[0042] The rack 9 is arranged laterally between the electric drive device 6 and the loading rail 5 along the entire travel distance 13.

[0043] In this embodiment, exactly one electric drive device 6 is provided on one of the two cabinet rails 4 of the guide devices 3 and exactly one rack 9 is provided on one of the two drawer rails 5 of the guide devices 3, whereby in general two electric drive devices 6 can also be used on both cabinet rails 4.

[0044] A power supply to the electric drive device 6 or any other current sink that may be present - such as the lighting device 31 in Fig. 6 Power is supplied via the cabinet rail 4, with the power supply alternatively or additionally routed via the rack 9. The power supply can be routed between the two cabinet rails 4 of the two guide devices 3, for example to supply energy to an additional trigger sensor 65. A separate power supply for each cabinet rail 4 (or rack 9) is also possible.

[0045] In the operating position 14 of the arrangement, a toothing 18 of the rack 9 is oriented in the horizontal direction 16 in a direction away from the loading rail 5, whereby in general an orientation in the vertical direction 15 downwards is also possible.

[0046] The rack 9 is coupled to the gear 17 of the electric drive device 6, wherein the rack 9 (via a connection to the support device 10 or by the connection of the support device 10) is bendable (pivoting is also conceivable) in the horizontal direction 16 relative to the loading rail 5 and is thus mounted with limited lateral movement. For example, the rack 9 could also be mounted with limited vertical movement 15 (away from the gear 17) in the vertical direction 15, even with vertical toothing 18. This enables a secure coupling with the elastic drive device 6, while also reducing assembly effort due to a reduced tendency to tilt and noise generation caused by elastic or flexible deformation.For example, the rack 9 can be preloaded in the direction of the gear 17 by a spring or by its own elasticity in order to ensure a positive connection to the electrical drive device 6 during operation.

[0047] The rack 9 is particularly preferably designed to be flexible in order to ensure a safe, harmonious and continuous transmission of motion through elastic deformation.

[0048] The detachable connection – in particular the double detachable connection – allows an overload coupling to be established via the participating component parts, thus eliminating the need for an overload coupling 68 of the electric drive unit 6. For example, a tolerance in the interaction between the gear 17 and the rack 9 under load conditions, such as increased stress on the rack 2 (e.g., due to vibrations or improper force applied to the movable furniture part 2), can prevent complete decoupling between the electric drive device 6 and the rack 9 – without losing the effect of an overload coupling. This ensures that the position of the drawer rail 5 relative to the cabinet rail 4 remains unambiguously determinable via the relative position between the rack 9 and the gear 17.Decoupling from the electric motor 7 is not required and can be achieved, for example, via a freewheel clutch 29. A required reference run can be prevented, with the carrier device 10 acting as a coupling device.

[0049] Fig. 4 The guide device 3 shows an enlarged detail section of the drawer rail 5 in the area of ​​a coupling device on the rear of the furniture part for the movable furniture part 2.

[0050] The shop rail 5 comprises a bearing device 21 for the rack 9, wherein the bearing device 21 is arranged on the shop rail 5 and the rack 9, wherein a support 22 of the electric drive device 6 for connecting the electric drive device 6 to the cabinet rail 4 is passable by the rack 9 and the bearing device 21 in the course of a relative movement between the shop rail 5 and the cabinet rail 4.

[0051] Fig. 5 The guide device 3 is shown, with the enlarged detail section showing the coupling between a gear 17 of the electric drive device 6 which is in operative connection with the electric motor 7 and a toothing 18 of the rack 9.

[0052] The electric motor 7 (or the electric drive device 6) comprises, in coupling with gear stages 55 of the electric drive device 6, a gear 17 meshing with the rack 9.

[0053] In the operating position 14 of the arrangement, the gear 17 is aligned in the horizontal direction 16 pointing towards the loading rail 5, whereby a gear 17 of the electric drive device 6 oriented in the vertical direction 15 upwards is also possible.

[0054] The rack 9 is arranged between the electric drive device 6 and the drawer rail 5. The guide device 3 is in the closed position, whereby a movable furniture part 2 arranged on the drawer rail 5 would be located in an end position.

[0055] In order to improve the degree of force transmission by the energy mediated via the electric drive device 6 to the movable furniture part with regard to a time and / or intensity, the electric drive device is controlled by a microcontroller 37, which functions as a control and / or regulation device 44 and acts as a computing unit.

[0056] An exemplary computer-based method for moving the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1 along the guide device 3 by the electric drive device 6 for at least partially automated movement of the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1 via an electric motor 17 can be implemented as follows: The microcontroller 37, comprising the computing unit and a storage unit in data communication with the computing unit, determines a model of the movable furniture part 2 depending on at least one static data set stored in the storage unit.The movable furniture part 2 is moved manually from a partial or complete open position 30 and a closed position towards the closed position or vice versa, and the microcontroller 37 calculates a predicted movement trajectory of the movable furniture part 2 along the guide device 3, depending on at least one dynamic data set.

[0057] The static data set can include, for example, a mass of the movable furniture part 2, a friction of the movable furniture part 2 on the guide device 3, a dimension of the movable furniture part 2, a load in the movable furniture part 2, a dimension of the guide device 3, a distance 13 along the guide device 3, tolerance limits, etc.

[0058] The travel distance 13 can generally be determined by an extension path for the movable furniture part 2 or a longitudinal extension of the rack 9, over which at least partial drive is effected by the electric drive device 6 via an automated control. Drive over the travel distance 13 is possible; drive over partial sections of the travel distance 13 is preferred.

[0059] The dynamic data set can include, for example, an absolute distance traveled by the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1, a speed of the movable furniture part 2, a load in the movable furniture part 2, an acceleration profile of the movable furniture part 2 (generally determined via a speed measuring device 52), an acceleration path of the movable furniture part 2, a kinetic energy of the movable furniture part 2, and so on.

[0060] The static or dynamic data set can be determined in a reference run of the movable furniture part 2 or over a multitude of reference runs – possibly with varying loads on the movable furniture part 2. Alternatively or additionally, it is possible to store static data sets in a storage unit without a reference run and to compare static or dynamic data sets with data sets stored in the storage unit or to correct them depending on the stored data sets.

[0061] The following aspects are provided for in this embodiment, but do not necessarily have to be implemented: Depending on the predicted motion trajectory, the microcontroller 37 decides whether the electric drive device 6 should apply force to the movable furniture part 2, or whether the movable furniture part 2 should be manually movable in a free-running range. The electric motor 7 includes a free-running clutch 29, which disconnects the power transmission from the electric motor 7 to the movable furniture part 2 in the free-running range.

[0062] The microcontroller 37 calculates, based on at least one static data set and at least one dynamic data set, whether the movable furniture part 2 reaches the closed position without force being applied via the electric drive device 6, whereby a speed of the movable furniture part 2 upon entering the closed position is determined as a function of a damping power of a damping device 12 arranged on the movable furniture part 2 or the stationary furniture part 1.

[0063] The microcontroller 37 defines a velocity profile for the drive of the movable furniture part 2, mediated by the electric drive device 6, depending on the predicted motion trajectory. The electric drive device 6 applies force to the movable furniture part 2 depending on the velocity profile. The velocity profile is generated based on at least one static data set or at least one dynamic data set. The movable furniture part 2 is energized when its velocity is below the velocity profile, and is braked by the electric drive device 6 when its velocity is above the velocity profile. Force transmission to the movable furniture part 2 is initiated at a predefined velocity threshold or a predefined position threshold.

[0064] Microcontroller 37 is equipped with a learning algorithm in the form of artificial intelligence, specifically a neural network with machine learning or deep learning capabilities. This learning algorithm analyzes and compares the predicted motion trajectories from a historical dataset. Depending on the respective static or dynamic datasets, this history of predicted motion trajectories is used to predict future motion trajectories, future speed profiles, or future decisions regarding the force applied to the movable furniture part 2.

[0065] The training data for the artificial intelligence consists of the movements of the movable furniture part 2 along a guide device 3. It has proven particularly advantageous to use different guide devices 3 and varying forces or loads on the movable furniture part 2 to train the learning algorithm. Movement sequences on the specific guide device and the specific movable furniture part 2 can be added to the training data for learning purposes – especially continuously.

[0066] The electric drive device 6 remains stationary on the body rail 4 during movement of the movable furniture part 2 and is in constant contact with the rack 9 arranged on the drawer rail 5.

[0067] The movable furniture part 2 can be driven by the electric drive device 6 via the drawer rail 5, starting from the open position 30 or a position between the open position 30 and the closed position, over the entire travel distance 13 to the closed position and to the open position 30, or only over a portion of the travel distance 13. The electric drive device 6 initiates the application of force from the closed position towards the open position 30 by overpressure of the movable furniture part 2 or via a purely electronic trigger sensor 59. The movable furniture part 2 can be moved manually in a free-running range within a non-driven portion of the travel distance 13, so that no force is applied to the movable furniture part 2 by the electric motor 7.

[0068] Driven sections of the path 13 have proven to be particularly advantageous in the direction of the opening position 30 - especially starting from the closed position - between 50 mm and 150 mm and in the direction of the closing position - especially starting from the fully open position 30 - between 5 mm and 20 mm.

[0069] The movement of the movable furniture part 2 towards the closed or open position 30 can be dampened, braked, or blocked by the electric drive device 6, whereby the movable furniture part 2 is subjected to force in the direction of the closed position by a closing device 8. However, a closing device 8 is not strictly necessary, and the closing device 8 can, for example, be replaced by the electric drive device 6.

[0070] An algorithm or a computer program product, comprising instructions for the execution of the procedure, can be stored in the microcontroller 37 or the control and / or regulating device 44, transmitted on a data carrier signal or stored on a data carrier - in particular a non-volatile one.

[0071] The processing unit of the microcontroller 37 or the control and / or regulation device 44 is configured to determine a model of the movable furniture part 2 based on at least one static data set stored in the memory unit, and to calculate a predicted motion trajectory of the movable furniture part 2 along the guide device 3 based on at least one dynamic data set – optionally also stored in the memory unit. The electrical drive device 6 includes the processing unit.

[0072] The storage unit has sufficient storage capacity to provide the information required for the model. The processing unit has sufficient computing power to calculate the model with the accuracy required for applications in the furniture industry with respect to a velocity profile to be transferred to the movable furniture part 2. The storage capacity and computing power can be adjusted depending on the desired precision of the model or the desired accuracy of an output parameter to be generated from the model, such as the velocity profile.

[0073] The speed profile preferably includes an acceleration amplitude, an acceleration path, the distance 13 or a portion of the distance 13 over which the movable furniture part 2 is to be energized or driven, a maximum speed, and the like. Input parameters can include, for example, the current load on the movable furniture part 2 or a pulse transmission (discrete or continuous) from the operator of the movable furniture part 2 as a dynamic parameter.

[0074] The method, and in particular the microcontroller 37 or the control and / or regulation device 44, can generate support detection for a movement of the movable furniture part 2, whereby the movable furniture part 2 can be driven in the closing or opening direction, for example, such that the movable furniture part 2 is moved to an end position (closed position or open position 30) essentially silently and / or without significant force acting on the component parts. In general, a partial drive or a complete drive – in particular over the entire travel distance 13 – to the end position is possible.

[0075] Due to the increased functionality of the method compared to the prior art, undesirably disharmonious movement trajectories can be prevented – especially in the case of changing force applications and / or loads on the movable furniture part 2 or varying guide devices 3 – whereby inappropriately high or low speeds of the movable furniture part 2 can be prevented, which do not allow movement into a desired end position of the movable furniture part 2 or may cause damage.

[0076] The microcontroller 37 can be understood as a control and / or regulating device 44 or can include such a device as a computing unit.

[0077] Fig. 6 Figure 1 shows that the electric drive device 6 comprises a plurality of stationary lighting elements 31 relative to the stationary furniture part 1, although generally only one lighting element 31 may be provided. The lighting element 31 is arranged on the electric drive device 6.

[0078] A lighting element 31 is in the form of a lamp 38 - designed as an LED lamp - and is partially integrated into the housing 47 of the electrical drive device 6.

[0079] A further lighting element 31 is in the form of a strip-like light source 40 – designed as an LED strip – and is arranged directly on the electric drive device 6. The dotted line indicates that the further lighting element 31 can also be in the form of, for example, a planar light source 39 – here provided as an LED surface. For example, the further lighting element 31 can also be arranged indirectly on the electric drive device 6 – for example, by connecting a power line 32 (not shown for clarity) to the power line 32 of the electric drive device 6.

[0080] The lighting means 31 are oriented on the underside of the electric drive device 6 such that the other movable furniture parts 42 can be illuminated by the lighting means 31, wherein the lighting means 31 are arranged on the electric drive device 6 of the first movable furniture part 41. However, the lighting means 31 can generally be arranged alternatively or additionally on the electric drive device 6 or the power cable 32 of the electric drive device 6 of the first movable furniture part 41 such that the first movable furniture part 41 can be illuminated by the lighting means 31.

[0081] As in Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 As will be explained in more detail below, a displacement measuring device 33 is provided, which can be used alternatively or in addition to the schematically indicated motion sensor 43 to detect a relative position – such as a complete or partial opening position 30 of the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1. The lighting means 31 can be activated by a control and / or regulation device 44 or a microcontroller 37 depending on the determined relative position. The displacement measuring device 33 and the motion sensor 43 are arranged on the electric drive device 6 and are connected to the power line 32 of the electric drive device 6 and to the lighting means 31. In general, the distance sensor 50 (see below) can be used alternatively or in addition to the displacement measuring device 33 or the motion sensor 43. Fig. 1b ) for determining the relative position for triggering the lighting devices 31. The number of lighting devices 31 is generally arbitrary.

[0082] The lighting means 31 are arranged between the two body rails 4 of the guide device 3, wherein the strip-like light source 40 is located laterally between the body rails 4 and extends completely in a linear fashion between the two body rails 4.

[0083] A direct electrical connection exists between the two cabinet rails 4, which can be used to illuminate the movable furniture part 2. This electrical connection, or power supply, is routed via at least one of the two cabinet rails 4 or the rack 9. The electric drive unit 6 is stationary on one of the two cabinet rails 4, and the rack 9 is arranged on the drawer rail 5 of the guide device 3 for the continuous transmission of motion from a gear 17 of the electric drive unit 6 to the drawer rail 5. The electric drive unit 6 and the power cable 32 for the electric drive unit 6 and for the lighting elements 31 are stationary on the guide device 3 – on the cabinet rail 4.

[0084] The movable furniture part 2 can be acted upon by the electric drive device 6 via a control and / or regulating device 44 or a microcontroller 37, so that the connection to the cabinet rail 4 has a dual function. The electric drive device 6 is designed to move the movable furniture part 2 at least partially relative to the stationary furniture part 1, wherein the electric drive device 6 comprises the lighting means 31 arranged on the electric drive device 6 or the power line 32 of the electric drive device 6.

[0085] An exemplary method for illuminating a movable furniture part 2 (optionally the further movable furniture part 42) can be explained as follows: The movable furniture part 2 is moved at least partially automatically along the guide device 3 relative to the stationary furniture part 1 by an electric drive device 6, and the lighting means 31 arranged on the electric drive device 6 or on the power line 32 of the electric drive device 6 is activated, so that the movable furniture part 2 is illuminated by the lighting means 31, wherein the movable furniture part 2 is moved and the lighting means 31 remains stationary.Specifically, the further movable furniture part 42 is illuminated by the lighting device 31 depending on the movement of the first movable furniture part 41, the lighting device 31 remaining stationary on the electrical drive device 6 of the first movable furniture part 41. For this purpose, the relative position of the further movable furniture part 42 is detectable, and the lighting device 31 is activated via a control and / or regulating device 44 or the microcontroller 37 depending on the determined relative position. For example, an algorithm or a computer program product can be stored in the control and / or regulating device 44 or the microcontroller 37, which includes instructions that, when executed by a processing unit, cause the processing unit to execute the procedure from a storage unit that is in a data connection with the processing unit.

[0086] Preferably, light is emitted in the visible wavelength range, wherein, for example, it can be provided that a wavelength range and / or an intensity of the illumination means 31 - optionally via the electric drive device 6 or a receiving unit of the electric drive device 6 for configuring the electric drive device 6 - is changeable and / or adjustable.

[0087] In general, a lighting device 31 can alternatively or additionally emit, for example, infrared light for heating or UV wavelength light – especially UVC wavelength light – for sterilization or disinfection. This allows stored goods or a surface to be freed from unwanted microorganisms, or the interior of the movable furniture part 2 to be regulated to a desired temperature, for example, to irradiate food – especially in combination with a vacuum drawer and optionally with adjustable intensity or wavelength range. Positioning on a stationary electric drive device 6 above the storage compartment is particularly suitable for this purpose. A locking device that depends on the activation of the lighting device 31 is also conceivable.

[0088] In principle, supplying power to the movable furniture part 2 by introducing electricity is complex and cumbersome, as the movement of the movable furniture part 2 must be taken into account. However, illuminating the movable furniture part 2 has the advantage of allowing the storage items within it to be clearly identified – especially in poor lighting conditions or at night. Particularly when an electric drive device 6 is fixed to the cabinet rail 4, the introduction of power via the cabinet rail 4 can also serve a dual purpose: to utilize energy for the power supply of the lighting element 31 in a particularly advantageous manner.

[0089] Fig. 7a Figure 6 shows an electric drive device 6 with the electric motor 7 which can be supplied with 230 V, wherein the electric drive device 6 comprises a plate-shaped support 22 for arrangement on the body rail 4 of the guide device 3, wherein the support 22 comprises an inclined surface 72 which is such that the electric drive device 6 is mounted on a body rail 4 arranged on the stationary furniture part 1 in the mounted state (cf. Figure 1). Fig. 6 combined with Fig. 1b ) can be mounted without collision via a swiveling operation.

[0090] The electric drive device 6 has a longitudinal direction 27 and the inclined surface 72 of the support 22 is oriented at an acute angle between 5° and 30° relative to the longitudinal direction 27.

[0091] The inclined surface 72 for arrangement on the body rail 4 is arranged at a free end 73 of the carrier 22 projecting transversely from the electrical drive unit 6 and spatially spaced away from the electrical drive device 6 and the electric motor 7.

[0092] The electric drive device 6 comprises two coupling devices 74 on the carrier 22 for connection to a second interface 35 of the cabinet rail 4, whereby generally one coupling device 74 is sufficient. A coupling device 74 is in the form of a hook 75 stamped and bent from sheet metal, with a further hook 76 provided on the carrier 22 as a counter bearing for connecting the electric drive device 6 to the cabinet rail 4. For example, a driver 36 for the closing device 8 or an ejection device 11 (optionally with a tip-on function) can be arranged on the further hook 76. The further hook 76 can be used as the second interface 35.

[0093] A further coupling device 74 (analogous to the two coupling devices 74 as hooks / further hooks 75, 76) is provided as a clip connection 71. The further coupling device 74 is designed as a locking boss 81. The electric drive device 6 can be translationally attached to the cabinet rail 4 via the locking boss 81 and the carrier 22 and securely fixed to the cabinet rail 4 in a pivoting operation via the two hooks, whereby a secure fixation can generally already be achieved via the locking boss 81.

[0094] During assembly, the locking lug 81 can elastically engage in a corresponding recess in the material to secure it, thanks to a recess provided laterally in the material. A projection is visible between the hooks 75 and 76, which acts as a pivot point for rotational movement after translational contact. Generally, securing the assembly can also be achieved, for example, by means of a snap-in tang via a purely translational movement, similar to a clip connection.

[0095] The coupling device 72, in the form of a hook 75, overlaps an opening 77 in the carrier 22. The opening 77 serves a dual function in connection with a manufacturing process of the carrier 22, as it can be used, for example, as a holding device (e.g., for handling or coating) during production. Alternatively or additionally, the opening 77 can also be arranged on the cabinet rail 4, where the dual function with regard to the connection and the manufacturing process can also be utilized. The hook 75 projects through the opening 77 of the carrier 22 (or the cabinet rail 4). The electric drive device 6 can generally be arranged indirectly on the cabinet rail 4 via the carrier 22. The carrier 22 can be made up of multiple parts. The hook 75 or the locking lug 81 can generally be arranged on the cabinet rail 4 as a kinematic inversion.The opening 77 or a multi-part carrier 22 is generally not required. Preferably, an opening 77 is provided in the cabinet rail 4, into which the hook 75 engages, this opening 77 defining the position of the cabinet rail 4 in a system for manufacturing the cabinet rail 4. Further motion technology can be attached to the hook 74.

[0096] An exemplary method for retrofitting the electric drive device 6 to the guide device 3 in the installed state of the guide device 3 can be explained as follows: The electric drive device 6 for at least partially automated movement of the movable furniture part 2 is provided and the guide device 3 is attached to the stationary furniture part 1 (see Fig. 1a ) for guiding the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1, wherein, if necessary, an ejection device 11, a closing device 8, a driver 36 for the ejection device 11, or a driver 36 for the closing device 8 is removed from the guide device 3. Subsequently, the electric drive device 6 is substantially completely (if necessary with the furniture part front 23 projecting downwards) arranged below the movable furniture part 2 to be moved at the second interface 35 of the cabinet rail 4, and the rack 9 is arranged at the first interface 34 of the drawer rail 5 for power transmission from the electric drive device 6 to the drawer rail 5.

[0097] The first interface 34 of the loading rail 5 can generally be provided by a closing device 8.

[0098] At the second interface 35, a locking device 69 (schematically indicated by dotted lines) for blocking movement of the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1 and a driver 36 for an ejection device 11 can be arranged. The driver 36 for the closing device 8 provided in this embodiment is indicated by a dotted line at the second interface.

[0099] The inclined surface 72 reduces the risk of collision with the stationary furniture part 1 or the cabinet rail 4 during the installation of the electric drive device 6 on the cabinet rail 4, whereby the electric drive device 6 can be connected as an add-on to existing guide devices 3. The rack 9 (or equivalent) can also be subsequently coupled to the drawer rail 9 to transmit motion from the electric drive device 6 to the movable furniture part 2. The interfaces 34, 35 in conjunction with the component parts to be arranged thereon therefore have a multifunctionality – on the one hand, to ensure user-friendly retrofitting and on the other hand, to connect a variety of flexibly interchangeable and variable motion technologies.This eliminates the need for multiple interfaces for a variety of motion technologies, while allowing individual motion technologies to be easily connected as add-ons. No additional installation space is required for the electric drive device 6, and this also simplifies the power supply for the movable furniture part 2 and ensures sufficient motion transmission to it.

[0100] This is linked to a second aspect (connected via a synergy effect of the technical effects), which concerns the convenient and resource-saving (especially in terms of available storage space) installation of the electric drive device 6. This is achieved—particularly through its connection to the cabinet rail 4 and / or by means of a suitable gearbox design and / or selection of the electric motor 7—by locating the electric drive device 6 in a compact or narrow design below the movable furniture part 2. This allows for optimal utilization of the depth of the fixed furniture part 1, and a movable power supply is not required.

[0101] Fig. 7b differs from Fig. 7a merely in that the electric drive device 6 is shown in perspective view.

[0102] The electric motor 7 is arranged within a housing 47 with a thickness 67 in the vertical direction 15, below 100 mm in the operating position 14 of the arrangement. It is possible to achieve thicknesses 67 below 80 mm. The thickness 67 is preferably below 60 mm (and is also conceivable below 40 mm), so that in conventional furniture a furniture front 23 projects below the underside of the electric drive device 6.

[0103] Fig. 8a Figure 1 shows that the electric motor 7 of the electric drive device 6 is in the form of a brushless external rotor motor 66, although brushed external rotor motors 66, disc rotor motors, or rod motors can also be provided in general. External rotor motors and disc rotor motors have a particularly flat design and are therefore preferred.

[0104] The electric motor 7 is connected to a multitude of gear stages 55 with gears 17 for driving the movable furniture part 2. By configuring the gear stages 55, the thickness 67 can be further reduced and the other dimensions can also be made compact.

[0105] Fig. 8b differs from Fig. 8 merely insofar as the component parts of the electric drive device 6 that are in operative connection with the electric motor 7 are viewed from a different perspective.

[0106] The electric drive device 6 comprises a data interface 63 for the wired transmission of at least one digital data set stored in a storage unit, wherein the data interface 63 can generally be designed as an alternative or supplement to the radio signal transmission of the digital data set.

[0107] The electric drive device 6 comprises a trigger sensor 59 for activating the electric motor 7 for a closed position of the movable furniture part 2, wherein the electric drive device 6 has a housing 47 which is shown disassembled and the trigger sensor 59 is arranged on the housing 47 for contacting the movable furniture part 2 in the operating position 14 of the electric drive device 6.

[0108] The trigger sensor 59 comprises a plunger 60 and a microswitch 61, which can be triggered tactilely and electronically via the microswitch 61. An exclusively electronically actuated trigger sensor 59 can be provided as an alternative or supplement.

[0109] Fig. 9 Figure 33 shows a displacement measuring device 33 for the arrangement, wherein the displacement measuring device 33 is designed to determine a position of the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1, and the position can be uniquely determined by the displacement measuring device 33 in the form of an absolute distance traveled by the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1.

[0110] The electric drive device 6 comprises an electric motor 7, which can be supplied with 230 V, for the at least partially automated movement of the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1, wherein the displacement measuring device 33 is arranged on the electric drive device 6 or forms an integral part of the drive device 6 in interaction with the electric motor 7 and is integrated in the housing 47 of the electric drive device 6. However, an arrangement within the housing 47 is not mandatory.

[0111] The movable furniture part 2 is translationally movable along the guide device 3 relative to the stationary furniture part 1 over the distance 13 between the closed position and the open position 30 and can be driven over the entire distance 13 by the electric drive device 6. The displacement measuring device 33 is provided for determining a position of the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1, whereby a relative position can be uniquely determined via the displacement measuring device 33.

[0112] The position measuring device 33 comprises potentiometers 49 in the form of rotary potentiometers for determining the position, with Hall sensors (magnet in conjunction with Hall electronics) proving particularly advantageous in the underlying electronics. Alternatively or additionally, a distance sensor 50 – for example, a distance laser – can be provided. The distance sensor 50 can generally also be located spatially separated from the electrical drive device 6. The position measuring device 33 is arranged on the electrical drive device 6.

[0113] The absolute path is determined starting from a predefined reference position, wherein the reference position is in the form of a relative position between the movable furniture part 2 and the stationary furniture part 1 - in this embodiment given as stop 51 for the detection of an end position of the movable furniture part 2 - or a reference position of the electric drive device 6 - in this embodiment given as an initial position of the gears 17 in conjunction with the electric motor 7.

[0114] A speed measuring device 52 is provided in the form of a potentiometer 49 arranged on the electric motor 7 or integrated into a control and / or regulation device 44 or a microcontroller 35. The speed measuring device 52 is used to determine the speed of the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1, wherein the movable furniture part 2 can be driven by the electric drive device 6 with a speed profile adapted to the determined speed of the movable furniture part 2 and / or the determined absolute displacement.

[0115] The control and / or regulating device 44 or the microcontroller 37 can be used to activate the electric motor 7 at a predefined speed determined by the speed measuring device 52 or at a predefined absolute displacement determined by the at least one displacement measuring device 33.

[0116] The position in the form of the absolute distance traveled is stored as a dynamic data set and the speed as a dynamic data set for the simulation of the model via the computing unit of the microcontroller 37 or the control and / or regulation unit 44, at least temporarily in the storage unit.

[0117] The displacement measuring device 33 comprises a first position sensor 53 in the form of a sensor wheel designed as a gear 17 and a further position sensor 54 in the form of another sensor wheel designed as a gear 17, wherein the absolute displacement can be uniquely determined via a relative rotational position of the position sensors 53, 54.

[0118] The first position sensor 53 and the second position sensor 54 are provided as gear stages 55 of the electric drive device 6. These gear stages 55 are not required for a transmission of the drive from the electric motor 7 to the loading rail 5; further gear stages 55 are used for this purpose. A transmission ratio usable for the displacement measuring device 33 in the range of 1.01:1 to 1.2:1 can be achieved via the first sensor wheel. A transmission ratio in the range of 1.2:1 to 2.3:1 can be achieved between the first sensor wheel and the second sensor wheel, and a transmission ratio in the range of 1.5:1 to 2:1 can be achieved between the first sensor wheel and the second sensor wheel.

[0119] The sensor wheels, acting as position sensors 53 and 54, are designed as gears 17, which, however, are not required for the engagement of the electric drive device 6 with the rack 9. The diameter 56 of the first sensor wheel differs from the diameter 56 of the second sensor wheel, whereby an absolute displacement of up to 1200 mm can be uniquely determined by the displacement measuring device 33.

[0120] The absolute path of the movable furniture part 2 is determined from a reference position via a sum or a difference of rotation angles of the two position sensors 53, 54, so that a distance between the movable furniture part 2 and the stationary furniture part 1 can be uniquely calculated.

[0121] The displacement measuring device 33 comprises a magnetic bearing 57 over the housing 47 of the electric drive device 6 and a plastic part 58. The plastic part 58 acts as a dual function as a circuit board for a microcontroller 37.

[0122] The displacement measuring device 33 comprises a tactile trigger sensor 59 in the form of a plunger 60 and a microswitch 61. Generally, other trigger sensors 59 can also be provided which do not require mechanical triggering. This eliminates the need for a front gap between the movable furniture part 2 and the stationary furniture part 1 in the closed position, which would otherwise require a forceful movement for electronic triggering. This results in a furniture with a particularly aesthetically pleasing appearance. Purely electronic triggering can occur, for example, by contacting the movable furniture part 2, detecting, for instance, a user pressing or wiping the movable furniture part against a furniture part front 23.

[0123] The measuring device 33 is arranged stationary on the body rail 4 together with the electric drive device 6, whereby a motion transmission of the electric drive energy to the rack 9 arranged on the drawer rail 5 takes place in order to be able to mediate a force transmission over the entire path 13 or starting from any point along the path 13 over a partial area of ​​the path 13.

[0124] In operating position 14 of the arrangement, the displacement measuring device 33 is located entirely below the movable furniture part 2, indirectly via the electric drive device 6 on the cabinet rail 4. Optionally, a furniture part front 23 of the movable furniture part 2 can project below the electric drive device 6 or the displacement measuring device 33, for example, to contact the trigger sensor 59. However, at least one shelf of the movable furniture part 2 is located above the electric drive device 6.

[0125] Both gears 17 for position or speed determination have a microchip. Another gear 17 transmits the energy of the electric motor 7 to the rack 9.

[0126] The electric drive device 6 is arranged on the guide device 3 without contact with the movable furniture part 2, at least when the movable furniture part 2 is not in a closed position.

[0127] Based on Fig. 10 An exemplary method for moving the movable furniture part 2 relative to the furniture part 1, at least partially, along the path 13 of the movable furniture part 2 between a closed position and a partial or complete open position 30 of the movable furniture part 2, is explained by the electric drive device 6 and a displacement measuring device 33: The position of the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1 is uniquely determined by the displacement measuring device 33 as the absolute distance traveled by the movable furniture part 2 relative to the stationary furniture part 1, and the movable furniture part 2 is moved translationally by the electric drive device 6 between the closed position and the open position 30 along the guide device 3 over a partial distance of the path 13 depending on the absolute distance determined by the displacement measuring device 33.Driving the loading rail 5 over the entire distance 13 is generally possible through the continuous coupling between rack 9 and electric drive device 6, but is not absolutely necessary.

[0128] In the procedure, the absolute path can be uniquely determined from a predefined reference position, via a relative position of the position sensors 53, 54, and from a reference position via a sum or difference of rotation angles of the position sensors 53, 54 as a distance between the movable furniture part 2 (generally the drawer rail 5) and the stationary furniture part 1 (generally the cabinet rail 4).

[0129] The movable furniture part 2 can be driven with a speed profile adapted to the determined speed or absolute distance via a control and / or regulation device 44 or a microcontroller 37, whereby the electric drive device 6 is activated at a predefined speed or absolute distance. For example, an algorithm or a computer program product can be stored which includes instructions that, when executed by a processing unit, cause it to execute the procedure from a storage unit which is in a data connection with the processing unit.

[0130] The displacement measuring device 33, and in particular the clearly determinable relative position between the stationary furniture part 1 or cabinet rail 4 and the movable furniture part 2 or drawer rail 5, ensures that even after a power failure or other malfunction, the position of the movable furniture part 2 along the path 13 of the guide device 3 can be clearly determined. The absolute distance traveled can be clearly calculated without a reference run, thus ensuring proper operation and, in particular, a drive system that is precisely aligned with the position and is particularly resistant to malfunctions.

[0131] Furthermore, the specific position ensures proper detection of whether the movable furniture part 2 is to be acted upon by the electric drive device 6 with force in the direction of the closing or the opening position 30. For example, the position and, if applicable, the speed can be used to determine whether the user of the movable furniture part 2 intends to move it within a free-running range or desires drive in the closing or opening direction. Additionally, a speed profile to be transmitted to the movable furniture part 2 can be adapted, allowing for individual speed to be applied to each position along the guide device.The position can provide additional information as to whether the movable furniture part 2 is to be freely movable in the free-running area (possibly bidirectionally) or driven via the electric drive device (in the closing or opening direction), as well as to what extent the force is to be applied or with what speed profile the movable furniture part 2 is to be moved.

[0132] Fig. 11 and Fig. 12 show component parts of the electric drive device 6, wherein in Fig. 11 In the enlarged detail section, a protective body 78 integrated into the housing 47 can be seen, which protects the gearbox - in particular a gearbox stage 55 - from abrasion by a belt (drive belt 79).

[0133] In Fig. 12 The belt drive in conjunction with the electric motor 7 is shown enlarged, with two belt tensioners 80 provided, which provide a tension favorable for driving the electric drive device 6. In general, only one belt tensioner 80 or several belt tensioners 80 can be provided, with two belt tensioners 80 arranged on opposite sides of the drive belt 79 proving particularly advantageous.

[0134] Fig. 13a shows the gear stages 55 of the electric motor 7, wherein the electric motor 7 is coupled with a freewheel clutch 29.

[0135] The electric motor 7 can generally include an overload coupling 68, which is only schematically indicated by a dotted line, as it is not necessarily required as a separate component.

[0136] Fig. 13b differs from Fig. 13a simply by viewing it from a different perspective.

[0137] Fig. 14a und Fig. 14b Figure 29 shows a freewheel clutch comprising two gears 17 as a component, which can act as gear stages 55. The freewheel clutch 29 is generally not self-locking.

[0138] Technical details of such a freewheel clutch 29 - in particular a coil spring freewheel clutch - can be found in EP 2 086 372 B2.

[0139] Since the freewheel coupling 29 is integrated into the electric drive device 6, the freewheel coupling 29 can remain stationary on the body rail 4.

[0140] Specifically, the electric drive device 6 comprises the freewheel clutch 29, which allows the movable furniture part 2 to be decoupled from a drive via the electric motor 7 along the path 13 in the closing and opening directions – for example, depending on the speed or position of the movable furniture part 2. The freewheel clutch 29 allows the movable furniture part 2 to be moved between an open position 30 and a closed position – for example, depending on a force applied to the movable furniture part 2 – in a freewheeling range, decoupled from a drive by the electric drive device 6, or driven along the path 13 (generally partial sections of the path 13) by the electric drive device 6.

[0141] An overload clutch 68 can also generally be provided, which – for example, depending on the speed or position of the movable furniture part 2 – enables decoupling between the electric motor 7 and the rack 9. By means of a doubly detachable connection of the rack 9 (detachable connection between the support device 10 and the rack 9 as well as the closing device 8) during the engagement of the gear 17 of the electric drive device 6 in its function as an overload clutch 68, an integrated overload clutch 68 can be dispensed with. In general, it may be sufficient for only the rack 9 to be detachably arranged on the support device 10 or only the support device 10 to be detachably arranged on the closing device 8.

[0142] Fig. 15 Figure 1 shows an electric drive device 6 arranged on one side of the guide device 3, wherein a further trigger sensor 65 (schematically indicated by dotted lines) is arranged stationary on the second furniture panel 64 via the body rail 4 arranged on the second furniture panel 64 for activating the electric motor 7 for a closing position (activation in or via the closing position or, if applicable, an overpressure position) of a movable furniture part 2 arranged on the stationary furniture part 1.

[0143] The additional trigger sensor 65 preferably comprises a damping device 12 or a buffer. The additional trigger sensor 65 can communicate with the electric drive device 6 via a radio or cable connection. The additional trigger sensor 65 eliminates the need for machining the furniture front 23. Preferably, the additional trigger sensor 65 is used in conjunction with the trigger sensor 59.

[0144] The arrangement includes a stabilizing device 70 for laterally stabilizing the movable furniture part 2 along the guide device 3. In general, sufficient lateral stabilization can be generated by the movable furniture part 2 itself. It is conceivable to attach the stabilizing device 70 to the second interface 35 (see Fig. 7a to connect.

[0145] Two further racks 19 are arranged on the guide device 3, which are arranged on the two body rails 4, with a synchronization rod 20 being arranged between the two further racks 19 for lateral stabilization. The teeth 18 of the further racks 19 are oriented vertically 15 upwards and are orthogonal to the orientation of the teeth of the rack 9, although this is not strictly necessary.

[0146] The synchronization rod 20 with the two further racks 19 can be provided as a separate configuration as an add-on, whereby at least one of the three component parts can be connected to the second interface 35, the rack 9, the body rail 4 or the electric drive device 6.

[0147] A direct electrical connection exists between the two cabinet rails 4 (schematically represented by a dashed line). A power line 32 for the electric motor 7 can be routed via the cabinet rail 4 or the rack 9 – for example, to supply power to an ejection device 11.

[0148] The diagram on the left schematically indicates that the rack 9 can include a coupling device 25, with which the rack 9 can be extended by a rack extension 26, the rack 9 then being composed in the longitudinal direction 27 of at least two rack segments 28. This allows for a length-adjustable rack 9, enabling its dimensions to be individually adjusted to the dimensions of the guide device 3 or to an extension path along the travel distance 13. In general, it is also conceivable to design the rack 9 to be telescopic.

[0149] Fig. 16Figure 1 shows a diagram with sensor angles (in degrees) plotted on the ordinate and absolute distances along path 13 (in mm) plotted on the abscissa. The position of the drawer rail 5 and the movable furniture part 2, respectively, can be uniquely identified along path 13 by their relative rotational position via the two position sensors 53 and 54.

[0150] In the diagram, an intersection of the sensor angles corresponding to an extension length of approximately 245 mm is marked with a square. This intersection corresponds to three complete rotations of the first position sensor 53 and five complete rotations of the second position sensor 54. The difference in the rotation angles is 36°, thus uniquely defining the position. Another intersection of the sensor angles corresponding to an absolute travel of approximately 165 mm is marked with a circle. This intersection corresponds to two complete rotations of the first position sensor 53 and five complete rotations of the second position sensor 54. The difference in the rotation angles is 144°, thus uniquely defining the position.

[0151] In this embodiment, the signal tolerance of the first position sensor 53, based on a maximum of six rotations for unambiguous position determination, is 60°. Similarly, the signal tolerance for the second position sensor 54, based on a maximum of 10 rotations, is 36°. Combined, this tolerance can be reduced to + / - 30° for the first position sensor 53 and + / - 18° for the second position sensor 54, which is sufficiently accurate for precise determination of the absolute path using both position sensors 53 and 54. With a given gear ratio, redundancy at intersection points for determining the absolute path may occur over long path lengths 13. This undesirable situation can be eliminated by storing the data in a memory unit or by varying the gear ratio. Alternatively, additional sensors could be used.

Claims

1. An assembly comprising - a fixed furniture part (1), in particular a furniture body, - a furniture part (2), in particular a drawer, which is movable relative to the fixed furniture part (1), - a guide device (3), in particular a drawer pull-out guide, for guiding the movable furniture part (2) relative to the fixed furniture part (1), with at least one body rail (4) and at least one drawer rail (5) displaceable relative to the at least one body rail (4), and - at least one electric drive device (6) for at least partially automated movement of the movable furniture part (2) relative to the fixed furniture part (1), comprising an electric motor (7), in particular one which can be supplied with 230 V, wherein at least one closing device (8) for the movable furniture part (2) and at least one toothed rack (9) operatively connected to the at least one electric drive device (6) are provided, wherein the at least one closing device (8) is arranged, preferably directly, on the at least one drawer rail (5), and the at least one toothed rack (9) is arranged, preferably indirectly, on the at least one drawer rail (5), and the at least one toothed rack (9) is arranged, preferably directly, on the at least one drawer rail (5), characterized in that the at least one toothed rack (9) is detachably arranged on at least one support device (10), and / or the at least one support device (10) for the toothed rack (9) is detachably arranged on the at least one closing device (8).

2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein - the at least one, preferably exactly one support device (10) is arranged at least in regions between the at least one toothed rack (9) and the at least one closing device (8), and / or - the at least one support device (10) and / or the at least one closing device (8) comprises at least one, preferably mechanical, ejection device (11) and / or at least one damping device (12).

3. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein - the at least one electric drive device (6) is arranged in a stationary manner on the at least one body rail (4) and is in constant connection to the at least one toothed rack (9) for transmitting movement over an entire path (13) for the movable furniture part (2) along the guide device (3), wherein it is preferably provided that the electric drive device (6) comprises a gear wheel (17) which meshes with the at least one toothed rack (9), particularly preferably in the use position (14) of the assembly pointing upwards in the vertical direction (15) or in the horizontal direction (16) in the direction of the at least one drawer rail (5), and / or - the at least one toothed rack (9) is arranged at least in regions between the at least one electric drive device (6) and the at least one drawer rail (5).

4. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the guide device (3) for moving the movable furniture part (2) comprises two drawer rails (5) arranged on two body rails (4), wherein exactly one electric drive device (6) is arranged on one of the two body rails (4) and / or exactly one toothed rack (9) is arranged on one of the two drawer rails (5).

5. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a power supply of the at least one electric drive device (6) or of a possibly present additional current sink is guided via the at least one body rail (4) and / or via the at least one toothed rack (9), preferably with a power connection between two body rails (4) and / or two toothed racks (9).

6. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a toothing (18) of the at least one toothed rack (9) in the use position (14) of the assembly is oriented downwards in the vertical direction (15) or in the horizontal direction (16) in a direction pointing away from the at least one drawer rail (5), wherein it is preferably provided that the at least one toothed rack (9) is coupled to a gear wheel (17) of the at least one electric drive device (6), wherein - the at least one toothed rack (9) with a vertically aligned toothing (18) is mounted in the horizontal direction (16) and / or in the vertical direction (15) in the direction of the at least one drawer rail (5), particularly preferably relative to the at least one support device (10), so as to be pivotable or bendable about an imaginary axis and thus to be laterally and / or vertically movable to a limited extent, or - the at least one toothed rack (9) with a vertically aligned toothing (18) is mounted in the vertical direction (15) downward and / or in the horizontal direction (16), particularly preferably relative to the at least one support device (10), so as to be pivotable or bendable about an imaginary axis and thus to be laterally and / or vertically movable to a limited extent.

7. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein - the guide device (3) comprises two body rails (4) and two drawer rails (5) which are displaceable relative to the body rails (4), wherein two additional toothed racks (19) are provided which are arranged on the two body rails (4) and / or the two drawer rails (5), wherein a synchronization rod (20) is arranged between the two additional toothed racks (19) for lateral stabilization on the two additional toothed racks (19), and / or - at least one bearing device (21) for the at least one toothed rack (9) is arranged on the at least one drawer rail (5) and the at least one toothed rack (9), wherein the at least one electric drive device (6), preferably a support (22) for connecting the at least one electric drive device (6) to the at least one body rail (4), can be traversed at least in regions by the at least one toothed rack (9) and / or the at least one bearing device (21) during a relative movement between the at least one drawer rail (5) and the at least one body rail (4).

8. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the movable furniture part (2) in the use position (14) of the assembly comprises a furniture part front (23), and the at least one electric drive device (6) is arranged on the at least one body rail (4) in the region of a free end (24) of the body rail (4) facing the furniture part front (23), preferably substantially flush with the free end (24).

9. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one toothed rack (9) comprises a coupling device (25) with which the at least one toothed rack (9) can be extended by at least one toothed rack extension (26), wherein it is preferably provided that the at least one toothed rack (9) is composed of at least two toothed rack segments (28) in the longitudinal direction (27).

10. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the assembly, preferably the at least one electric drive device (6), comprises at least one one-way clutch (29) with which the movable furniture part (2) can be decoupled from a drive via the electric motor (7) in the closing direction and / or in the opening direction, preferably according to a speed of the movable furniture part (2) and / or a position of the movable furniture part (2), along the path (13), wherein it is preferably provided that the movable furniture part (2) can be moved between an open position (30) and a closed position, particularly preferably according to a force exerted on the movable furniture part (2), in a free-run area decoupled from a drive by the at least one electric drive device (6) and / or can be driven over the path (13) by the at least one electric drive device (6).

11. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one lighting means (31) is provided, in particular stationary relative to the fixed furniture part (1), wherein the at least one lighting means (31) is arranged on the at least one electric drive device (6) and / or on a power line (32) of the at least one electric drive device (6).

12. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one path measuring device (33) is provided for determining a position of the movable furniture part (2) relative to the fixed furniture part (1), wherein the position can be determined, preferably unambiguously, in the form of an absolute path traveled by the movable furniture part (2) relative to the fixed (1) furniture part by the at least one path measuring device (33).

13. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the guide device (3) comprises at least one body rail (4) arranged on the fixed furniture part (1) and at least one drawer rail (5) arranged on the movable furniture part (2), wherein the at least one drawer rail (5) comprises at least one first intersection (34) which is suitable for fixing an ejection device (11) and / or the closing device (8) to the at least one drawer rail (5), and the at least one body rail (4) comprises at least one second intersection (35) which is suitable for fixing a carrier (36) for the ejection device (11) and / or the closing device (8) to the at least one body rail (4), wherein the at least one electric drive device (6) is arranged or can be arranged on the at least one second intersection (35), and the at least one toothed rack (9) for transmitting power from the at least one electric drive device (6) to the at least one drawer rail (5) is arranged or can be arranged on the at least one first intersection (34).

14. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one electric drive device (6) is arranged in the use position (14) of the assembly substantially completely below the movable furniture part (2) on the at least one body rail (4).

15. The assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one electric drive device (6) has a microcontroller (37)comprising a computing unit and a memory unit which is or can be connected to the computing unit in data connection, wherein a model of the movable furniture part (2) can be determined by the microcontroller (37) according to at least one static data set stored in the memory unit, and / or a predicted movement trajectory of the movable furniture part (2) along the guide device (3) can be calculated according to at least one dynamic data set.