HINGES, ESPECIALLY FOR REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Description

State of the art

[0001] Hinges for household appliances are already known in which the damper only becomes active during the closing movement of the movable furniture part, in particular a refrigerator door. In known hinges, the damper effect is achieved by means of a pivoting element. Dampers are also known which can be reused directly after being opened from the closed position. KR 2020 0077890 A discloses a hinge according to the preamble of claim 1. Purpose and advantages of the invention

[0002] The object of the invention is to provide an improved hinge for household appliances, particularly with regard to a compact and simple design.

[0003] The problem is solved by the characteristics of independent claims.

[0004] Advantageous and appropriate embodiments, variants and further developments of the invention are set out in the dependent claims.

[0005] The invention relates to a hinge, in particular for refrigerator doors, with a fastening element that can be attached to the body and is connected via several pivot arms to a pivotable mounting element, wherein the mounting element can be attached to a movable part of furniture, and wherein the hinge has a damper that dampens a closing movement of the movable part of furniture.

[0006] Preferably, the movable furniture part is designed as a refrigerator door, with the hinge, for example, connected to the movable furniture part or refrigerator door via the mounting element. The mounting element has openings or through-holes, such as through-holes or screw receptacles, so that the mounting element can be detachably but securely attached to the movable furniture part using fasteners such as screws. A fastener engages through the through-hole and into a material area of ​​the movable furniture part. The mounting element is, for example, designed as a flange.

[0007] Preferably, a swivel arm is arranged on the mounting element, the swivel arm having, for example, two pivot axes. It is also conceivable that the mounting element and the swivel arm are formed in one piece.

[0008] The fastening element is, for example, detachably but permanently attached to the body. To achieve this, the fastening element has openings or through-holes, such as through-holes or screw receptacles, into which fasteners, e.g., screws, can engage. In this case, a fastener passes through the through-hole in the fastening element and into a material area of ​​the body.

[0009] The fastening element is, for example, an L-profile, which has a short and a long leg. Between the short and long legs, there is, for example, a side cover that conceals parts of the hinge. For example, parts of the hinge are permanently covered by the side cover. The side cover has, for example, two pivot axes, with a pivot arm arranged on each pivot axis.

[0010] For example, when the hinge is closed, the fastening element and the mounting element form a U-shape in cross-section.

[0011] The hinge is designed, for example, as a multi-joint hinge. In this case, the hinge has, for instance, five pivot arms and nine pivot axes. For example, the multiple pivot axes of the pivot arm(s) are aligned parallel to each other.

[0012] The damper is designed, for example, as a linear damper. Preferably, the damper comprises a cylinder housing and a piston rod. The piston rod is moved in and out of the cylinder housing, for example, during the opening and closing movement of the hinge.

[0013] The core of the invention is that the damper has a hook element at one end, wherein a fixed retaining element is arranged on the fastening element, the retaining element having a recess, wherein the hook element on the damper engages with the recess on the retaining element during the closing movement of the hinge, thereby producing the damping effect, wherein the hinge is designed such that during the opening movement of the hinge, starting from the closed state of the hinge, the hook element is engaged with the recess on the retaining element, thereby allowing the damper to be brought into an operating state for a damped closing movement.

[0014] The hook element is, for example, arranged on the cylinder housing of the damper. The hook element is, for example, fixedly connected to the cylinder housing of the damper. It is conceivable that the hook element and the cylinder housing of the damper are formed as a single piece. Alternatively, the hook element and the cylinder housing can each be separate components. For example, the hook element moves with the damper until it engages in the recess on the retaining element. The hook element has, for example, a hook section that engages in the recess on the retaining element during the closing movement of the hinge. For example, after the hook section has engaged in the recess on the retaining element, the piston rod can be retracted into the cylinder housing, thus creating the damping effect.

[0015] In the closed position of the hinge, the hook element is preferably engaged in the recess on the retaining element, allowing the damper to be returned to its operating state so that the subsequent closing movement of the hinge can be dampened immediately after opening. For example, the piston rod is first pulled out of the cylinder housing by the pivoting movement of the hinge. This is possible because the hook element is preferably still held in the recess on the retaining element. Advantageously, at a certain opening degree, the hook element separates from the recess on the retaining element. During the further opening movement of the hinge, the damper continues to pivot in the opening direction without any changes. At this point, the piston rod of the damper is, for example, pulled out of the cylinder housing.This is advantageous because the damper can then be used again after a small opening angle of the hinge to dampen a closing movement of the movable furniture part.

[0016] For example, the retaining element is arranged on the fastening element, particularly on the short leg of the fastening element. The retaining element is, for example, permanently connected to the fastening element. It is also conceivable that the retaining element and fastening element are formed as a single piece.

[0017] For example, the retaining element has a recess, where the recess is designed, for example, as an elongated depression.

[0018] For example, the damper is designed in such a way that the damper is guided linearly in a first pivot arm.

[0019] The damper, for example, incorporates a pivotable auxiliary element that pivots along with the hinge during its pivoting movement. This auxiliary element is designed such that, during the hinge's pivoting motion, the damper is guided linearly to the first pivot arm. The auxiliary element is pivotably mounted on the fastening element. Alternatively, the auxiliary element and the first pivot arm could be formed as a single piece. Preferably, the damper is movably positioned relative to the auxiliary element.

[0020] For example, the damper is designed in such a way that the damper is pivotably guided in the first pivot arm.

[0021] For example, the first pivot arm has three pivot axes, with a second pivot arm arranged on one of these axes. For instance, one end of the damper is arranged on the second pivot arm, preferably with a piston rod of the damper connected to the second pivot arm. During the pivoting movement of the hinge, the damper, along with the first and second pivot arms, is pivoted, with the first pivot arm being movable relative to the second pivot arm.

[0022] For example, the damper has a guide element which is guided in a guide track on the first swivel arm.

[0023] The guide element is designed, for example, as a projecting bolt and has, for example, a circular cross-section. The guide element is formed, for example, on the hook element of the damper, preferably being arranged on two opposite sides of the hook element of the damper. The guide element(s) is / are held, for example, in the guide track on the first pivot arm. Preferably, guide tracks are provided on the two opposite sides of the first pivot arm. The first pivot arm is, for example, U-shaped, comprising a connecting part and two side parts. The connecting part preferably connects the two side parts. For example, a guide track is formed in each side part of the first pivot arm.For example, one guide element is held in a guide track on the first side part of the first swivel arm, and the other guide element is held in a guide track on the second side part of the first swivel arm.

[0024] The guide track is preferably designed as a cam track. The guide track or cam track can be curved, semicircular, or linear. For example, the guide track is curved if the damper is pivotally guided in the first pivot arm. It is also conceivable that the guide track is linear, particularly if the damper is linearly guided in the first pivot arm.

[0025] For example, when the hinge is open, the guide element is positioned at one end of the guide track. During the closing movement of the hinge, the guide element moves along the guide track. As the hinge pivots further in the closing direction, the hook element engages in the recess on the retaining element, causing the guide element to move in the opposite direction along the guide track. Once the hook element has engaged the recess, the guide element remains in the same position, while the guide track or the first pivot arm continues to pivot during the closing movement, thus moving the guide element along the guide track.

[0026] For example, the recess on the retaining element is adapted to the hook element.

[0027] The recess is, for example, formed as a depression in the retaining element, and the recess is elongated. The opening of the elongated depression in the retaining element is preferably oriented towards the long leg of the fastening element.

[0028] Preferably, the hook section of the hook element can engage in the elongated recess of the notch. The hook section is, for example, designed in a hook shape.

[0029] For example, the hook element is freely movable until it clicks into the recess on the retaining element.

[0030] The hook element is freely movable, particularly from the open state until a closing range of 70° to 50° is reached.

[0031] For example, the hook element, along with the damper, will pivot during the opening and closing movement of the hinge if the hook element is not engaged in the recess on the retaining element.

[0032] Preferably, the hook element and the damper, together with the first and second pivot arms, are pivoted during the opening and closing movement of the hinge, the first pivot arm being pivoted about a pivot axis located on the fastening element. For example, the first and second pivot arms are connected to each other by means of a pivot axis. The second pivot arm has, for example, another pivot axis, and preferably the damper is connected to this pivot axis.

[0033] For example, the damper takes effect from a closing range of 60°.

[0034] For example, the damper takes effect from a closing range of 65°, 60°, 55° and 50°.

[0035] During the opening movement from the closed position of the hinge, the cylinder housing is held in place by the hook element being engaged in the recess on the retaining element. The pivoting of the first pivot arm, and thus the piston rod, moves the piston rod out of the cylinder housing. For example, only after the piston rod has completely moved out of the cylinder housing is the hook element moved out of the recess on the retaining element. For example, with further opening of the hinge, the damper, in which the piston rod is completely pulled out of the cylinder housing, pivots.

[0036] The damper's action unfolds during the closing movement of the hinge, for example, by the hook element, particularly the hook section, engaging in the recess on the retaining element, which is preferably fixed to the fastening element. For instance, after the hook element engages in the recess on the retaining element, the damper's piston rod is pushed into the damper's cylinder housing, thus activating the damper. Advantageously, during the closing movement of the hinge, the first pivot arm, and consequently the piston rods, pivot, with the damper's cylinder housing being held in a fixed position by the hook element engaging in the recess. This moves the piston rod into the cylinder housing.

[0037] For example, three pivot axes are arranged on the first pivot arm, with a first pivot axis being arranged on the fastening element.

[0038] The first pivot axis is preferably arranged at one end of the first pivot arm. For example, the fastening element has exactly two side covers, each extending between the short and long legs of the fastening element. Preferably, the side cover is planar. For example, the first pivot axis extends between the side covers of the fastening element, the first pivot axis being perpendicular to a principal plane of the side cover. The principal plane is, for example, spanned between the long and short legs of the fastening element.

[0039] For example, a first bearing element, which is designed, for instance, as a bolt or pin, is arranged between the two side covers of the fastening element and the side parts of the first pivot arm. The first bearing element is, for example, cylindrical. The first pivot axis runs, for example, along the longitudinal extent of the first bearing element. The first bearing element preferably abuts the retaining element. Preferably, a semicircular recess is provided in the retaining element in which a portion of the first bearing element is received.

[0040] For example, the first swivel arm is connected to one end of a force unit by means of a second swivel axis.

[0041] For example, the second pivot axis is arranged at one end of the first pivot arm, with the second pivot axis being arranged at an end opposite the first pivot axis.

[0042] The second pivot axis is preferably aligned parallel to the first pivot axis. For example, a second bearing element, which may be designed as a bolt or pin, is arranged between the two side parts of the first pivot arm. The second bearing element may, for example, be cylindrical. The second pivot axis runs, for example, along the longitudinal extent of the second bearing element.

[0043] For example, the force unit is designed as a spring unit, such as a coil spring or compression spring. Preferably, one end of the force unit is arranged at the second bearing element.

[0044] For example, the first swivel arm is connected to a second swivel arm by means of a third swivel axis, with an end of the damper opposite the hook element being arranged on the second swivel arm.

[0045] For example, the third pivot axis is aligned parallel to the first and second pivot axes. Preferably, all pivot axes are aligned parallel to each other. For example, the third pivot axis is arranged between the first and second pivot axes on the first pivot arm.

[0046] For example, a third bearing element, designed as a bolt or pin, is arranged between the two side parts of the first pivot arm. This third bearing element is, for example, cylindrical. The third pivot axis runs, for example, along the longitudinal extent of the third bearing element. For example, one end of the second pivot arm is connected to the third bearing element, with part of the third pivot arm being accommodated within the internal volume of the first pivot arm. The internal volume of the first pivot arm is limited by its side parts and connecting element.

[0047] The second swivel arm, for example, has four pivot axes. These four pivot axes are aligned parallel to each other. Furthermore, the four pivot axes of the second swivel arm are aligned parallel to the three pivot axes of the first swivel arm.

[0048] For example, one end of the damper, in particular the piston rod of the damper, is arranged on a pivot axis of the second pivot arm. For example, the piston rod of the damper can be moved relative to the cylinder housing of the damper by the pivoting movement of the hinge, in particular by the relative movement of the first and second pivot arms, especially when the hook element engages in the recess on the retaining element.

[0049] For example, a third swivel arm is connected to the mounting element by means of a swivel axis, with a curved element having a bulge attached to the swivel axis.

[0050] For example, the third pivot arm has three pivot axes, the pivot axes of which are aligned parallel to each other. For example, the pivot axes of the third pivot arm are aligned parallel to the pivot axes of the first pivot arm. For example, the pivot axes of the third pivot arm are aligned parallel to the pivot axes of the second pivot arm. For example, two pivot axes of the third pivot arm are arranged at its end regions. Preferably, the third pivot arm is connected to the first pivot arm by means of the second pivot axis, which is formed at a first end of the third pivot arm. The second end of the third pivot arm is connected, for example, by means of a fourth pivot axis to the mounting element or a pivot arm arranged on the mounting element.

[0051] The swivel arm attached to the mounting element is, for example, U-shaped, with the swivel arm having, for example, two side parts and a middle part. For example, when the hinge is closed, only the first swivel arm and the swivel arm on the mounting element are visible from the outside.

[0052] Preferably, parts of the hinge are accommodated in the internal volume of the first pivot arm and in the internal volume of the pivot arm on the mounting element.

[0053] Preferably, a fourth bearing element is arranged between the side parts of the swivel arm on the mounting element, wherein the longitudinal extent of the fourth bearing element runs along the fourth pivot axis.

[0054] For example, the curve element is arranged on the fourth bearing element. For example, the curve element has a curve guide, where the curve guide corresponds, for example, to the outer contour of the curve element.

[0055] For example, a swivel plate is arranged on the third swivel arm, with a counter element attached to the swivel plate, the counter element being circular in design.

[0056] For example, the pivot axis to which the pivot plate is attached is formed in the center of the third pivot arm.

[0057] The counter element is, for example, designed as a sphere or roller, or has a circular outer contour. The pivot plate is preferably triangular. For example, the counter element is located at a first corner of the pivot plate, an end of the force unit at a second corner, and the pivot axis, which connects the pivot plate to the third pivot arm, at the third corner. For example, the pivot plate can be pivoted about the pivot axis during the opening and closing movement of the hinge.

[0058] For example, during the opening and closing movement of the hinge, the mating element remains in constant contact with the curved guide of the curved element. Preferably, the bulge on the curved element is adapted to the mating element, in particular to the outer contour of the curved element.

[0059] For example, in the closed position of the hinge, the opposing element engages in the recess on the curved element.

[0060] For example, the protrusion on the curved element is designed such that the opposing element can only be moved out of the protrusion by applying force. Preferably, the opposing element is permanently pressed against the curved element or its curved guide by the force unit. For example, when the hinge is closed, the opposing element is pressed against the protrusion on the curved element.

[0061] The bulge is, for example, designed as a concave recess in the curve element.

[0062] For example, the curved element has a convex area, with the opposing element resting against the convex area of ​​the curved element during the closing movement of the hinge.

[0063] For example, the convex area of ​​the curved element is aligned with the second pivot arm. The counterpart element rests against the convex area of ​​the curved element when the hinge is fully open. This convex area is located in a corner region between the beginning of the convex area of ​​the curved element and the mounting element. As the hinge opens, the counterpart element moves along the convex area of ​​the curved element until it reaches a high point on the curved element. At this high point, the concave bulge of the curved element meets the convex area of ​​the curved element.

[0064] The invention further extends to a piece of furniture or household appliance comprising a body and a movable furniture part movably mounted on the body, wherein a hinge according to one of the embodiments described above is provided for moving the movable furniture part. This allows the discussed features and advantages to be achieved in a piece of furniture or household appliance such as a refrigerator. Character description

[0065] Further features and advantages of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to an exemplary embodiment shown schematically in the figures.

[0066] In detail: Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance in a perspective view from the front with a movable furniture part movably mounted on it via a hinge in an open position relative to a body of the household appliance; Figure 2 shows a perspective view from the front of a hinge according to the invention. Figure 1 , wherein a fastening element and a swivel arm are shown translucent, Figure 3 the hinge from the front according to Fig. 2 in a fully open position, with the pivot arms shown as translucent, Figure 4 the hinge according to Fig. 3 , where a swivel arm is shown as non-transparent, Figure 5-8 the hinge from the front according to Figs. 3 and 4 in different pivot states, Figure 9-10 the hinge from the front according to Figs. 3 to 8 in a completely closed state.

[0067] Fig. 1Figure 1 schematically shows a household appliance 1, for example a refrigerator, with a body 2 and a movable furniture part 3 attached to the body 2, which in this embodiment forms the refrigerator door. A hinge 4 is provided on the household appliance 1 to move the movable furniture part 3 relative to the body 2 in an opening direction P1 and a closing direction P2. The movable furniture part 3 is, for example, hinged on the right side of the household appliance 1. A hinge 5, corresponding to the hinge 4, acts between the body 2 and the movable furniture part 3 at the bottom right of the household appliance 1.

[0068] The two hinges 4, 5 form a pivot bearing for the movable furniture part 3 on the body 2. The two hinges 4, 5 are preferably positioned between the body 2 and the movable furniture part 3 such that, in the installed state of the household appliance 1, both hinges 4, 5 form a common vertical pivot axis S about which the movable furniture part 3 can pivot back and forth relative to the body 2 in directions P1 and P2. The movable furniture part 3 can be opened or moved from a closed position on the body 2, with a pivot angle between a front vertical surface of the body 2 and a vertical inner or outer surface of the movable furniture part 3 of 0 degrees to approximately 115 degrees, in the direction P1 relative to the body 2. Figures 3 to 10The figures show the successively opening hinge 4 or 5 in its different unfolded positions without the body 2 and without the movable furniture part 3.

[0069] In Figure 2 The hinge 4 or 5, which is designed as a multi-joint hinge, is shown in more detail, with parts of a fastening element 6 and a swivel arm 8 shown translucently to allow a view of other parts of the hinge 4, 5.

[0070] The hinge 4, 5 can be detachably attached to the movable furniture part 3 by means of a mounting element 7, and the fastening element 6 can be attached to the body 2 by means of fasteners not shown, such as screws. The mounting element 7 is preferably connected to the fastening element 6 via several swivel arms 8, 11, 13, 19, 22. The fastening element 6 is preferably L-shaped and has, for example, a long leg 35 and a short leg 36. A side cover 37 is provided, for example, between the long leg 35 and the short leg 36 of the fastening element 6.

[0071] A first pivot arm 8 is, for example, U-shaped, preferably comprising a connecting part and two side parts. The connecting part, for example, joins the two side parts together. The first pivot arm 8 preferably has three pivot axes 9, 10, 12. The first pivot arm 8 is connected, for example, to the fastening element 6 by means of a first pivot axis 9, to a second pivot arm 11 by means of a third pivot axis 10, and to a third pivot arm 13 by means of a second pivot axis 12. The first pivot arm 8 is connected, for example, to the second pivot arm 11 by means of a third bearing element 40. The longitudinal extent of the third bearing element 40 preferably runs along the third pivot axis 10.

[0072] For example, the first pivot arm 8 is connected to the fastening element 6 by means of a first bearing element 38. Preferably, the longitudinal extent of the first bearing element 38 runs along the first pivot axis 9. For example, the first bearing element 38 extends between the side parts of the first pivot arm 8.

[0073] An end of a force unit 14 is arranged on the second pivot axis 12 of the first pivot arm 8, the force unit 14 preferably being designed as a compression spring. For example, the end of the force unit 14 is connected to a second bearing element 39, the second bearing element 39 being arranged, for example, between the side parts of the first pivot arm 8.

[0074] The second pivot arm 11 has, for example, four pivot axes 10, 15, 18, 21, wherein an end of a damper 16, for example a free end of a piston rod 17 of the damper 16, is attached to a fifth pivot axis 15 of the second pivot arm 11. A fourth pivot arm 19 is preferably attached to the second pivot arm 11 at a sixth pivot axis 18, wherein the fourth pivot arm 19 is connected to the mounting element 6, for example, via a seventh pivot axis 20. The second pivot arm 11 is connected to a fifth pivot arm 22, for example, by means of an eighth pivot axis 21, wherein the fifth pivot arm 22 is preferably attached directly to the mounting element 7. It is also conceivable that the fifth pivot arm 22 and the mounting element 7 are designed as a single component. The fifth pivot arm 22 is, for example, U-shaped, wherein the fifth pivot arm 22 preferably has a central section and two side sections.Preferably, the central section connects the two side sections. For example, a fourth bearing element 41 extends between the side sections of the fifth swivel arm 22.

[0075] The third swivel arm 13, for example, has three swivel axes 12, 23, 25, with a swivel plate 24, which is triangular, for example, arranged on a ninth swivel axis 23. A fourth swivel axis 25 connects, for example, the third swivel arm 13 to the fifth swivel arm 22 or the mounting element 7. On the swivel plate 24, for example, the other end of the force unit 14 is arranged at one corner, a counter element 26 at a second corner, and the ninth swivel axis 23 at the third corner (see figure). Fig. 4The counter element 26 is preferably circular in cross-section and can, for example, be designed as a sphere or cylinder. The counter element 26 rests, for example, permanently against a cam element 27, which is arranged, for example, on the fourth pivot axis 25 or the fourth bearing element 41. The cam element 27, for example, is pivoted together with the mounting element 7 or the movable furniture part 3 during the opening and closing movement of the hinge 4, 5. The cam element 27 has, for example, a cam guide 42, which preferably corresponds to the outer contour of the cam element 27 against which the counter element 26 rests. The counter element 26 preferably rests permanently against the cam guide 42 of the counter element 26.

[0076] A retaining element 28 is attached to the fastening element 6, for example, and the retaining element 28 is fixedly connected to the fastening element 6. It is also conceivable that the retaining element 28 is formed integrally with the fastening element 6. The retaining element 28 has, for example, a recess 29. The recess 29 is preferably formed in the retaining element 28. A hook element 30 preferably engages temporarily in the recess 29 of the retaining element 28, particularly within a closing range of 0-60°. The recess 29 on the retaining element 28 is, for example, adapted to the outer contour of the hook element 30. The hook element 30 is preferably arranged at a second end of the damper 16, particularly on a cylinder housing 31 of the damper 16. Furthermore, the damper 16, in particular the hook element 30 on the damper 16, preferably has a guide element 32 which is guided in a guide track 33 on the first swivel arm 8.The guide element 32 is preferably designed as a bolt and the guide track 33 as a cam.

[0077] If the hinge 4, 5 is moved from the closed position (see below) Figs. 9 and 10 ) in the opening direction P1, for example the piston rod 17 is first pulled out of the cylinder housing 31 of the damper 16 (see Figs. 7 and 8 This is possible because, for example, the hook element 30 engages in the recess 29 on the retaining element 28. When the hinge 4, 5 is pivoted further in the opening direction P1, the hook element 30 is moved out of the recess 29 on the retaining element 28, allowing the hook element 30 or the damper 16 to move freely (see figure). Figs. 3 to 6 ). In this case, the damper 16 is fully tensioned or the piston rod 17 is fully pulled out of the cylinder housing 31, so that the damper 16 could be used again immediately at any time during a closing movement of the hinge 4, 5.

[0078] Furthermore, the guide element 32 is, for example, connected to a first end area of ​​the guide track 33 (see below). Fig. 10 ) to the opposite end area of ​​the guide track 33 (see Fig. 8 ) moves. This occurs because the engagement of the hook element 30 in the recess 29 on the retaining element 28 holds, for example, the cylinder housing 31 of the damper 16 in place; however, the first pivot arm 8 or the guide track 33 pivots during the opening movement. With further movement in the opening direction P1, both the guide element 32 and the guide track 33 pivot, with the guide element 32 moving relative to the guide track 33, thus returning the guide element 32 to the first end region of the guide track 33 (see figure). Fig. 4 and 6 ).

[0079] During the opening movement of the hinge 4, 5, the opposing element 26 is, for example, by the bulge 43 on the curved element 27 (see. Fig. 9) moved along the convex area 34 of the curve element 27 (see Figs. 5-8 ), until the counter element 26 reaches the convex area 34 of the curved element 27, which borders the mounting element 7 (see Figs. 3 and 4 ).

[0080] In the Figures 3 and 4 The hinge 4, 5 is shown in a fully open position, with an opening angle of 115°. In the fully open position, the counter element 26 rests, for example, against a convex area 34 of the cam element 27 and against the mounting element 7. The force unit 14 is preferably tensioned and presses the counter element 26 against the cam element 27 or the cam guide 42 of the cam element 27. The guide element 32 on the hook element 30 rests, for example, against an end area of ​​the guide track 33 (see figure). Fig. 4 The piston rod 17 on the damper 16, for example, is completely pulled out of the cylinder housing 31 of the damper 16.

[0081] During the closing movement of the hinge 4, 5 or the movable furniture part 3, the pivot arms 8, 11, 13, 19, 22 are pivoted about the pivot axes 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25. The opposing element 26 is moved, for example, along the convex area 34 on the curved element 27, away from the mounting element 7 (see figure). Figs. 5 and 6 ). When the counter element 26 moves on the cam element 27, for example, the swivel plate 24 pivots about the eighth pivot axis 23, while the force unit 14 remains tensioned. When the hinge 4, 5 pivots in the closing direction P2, the damper 16, for example, pivots unchanged, with the hook element 30 or the damper 16 being freely movable and the piston rod 17 remaining completely extended from the cylinder housing 31. The guide element 32 is, for example, guided by the end region of the guide track 33 (see figure). Fig. 4 ) moved a little along guideway 33 (see Fig. 6) to the other end area of ​​the guide track 33 (see Fig. 8 ).

[0082] During the further closing movement of the hinge 4, 5 (see Figs. 7 and 8 For example, the counter element 26 is moved further along the convex area 34 of the curve element 27. Preferably, the force unit 14 is slowly released, creating a torque between the mounting element 7 and the fastening element 6, which assists the closing movement of the mounting element 7 or the movable furniture part 3. For example, the hook element 30, through the pivoting movement of the hinge 4, 5, enters the recess 29 on the retaining element 28, thereby holding the cylinder housing 31 of the damper 16 in a fixed position. The guide element 32 on the hook element 30 is also held in a fixed position, for example, by the engagement of the hook element 30 in the recess 29 on the retaining element 28.

[0083] If the hinge 4, 5 is pivoted further towards the closed position (see Fig. 9, 10 For example, the counter element 26 moves from the convex area 34 of the curve element 27 to the concave area or a bulge 43 on the curve element 27. The force unit 14 is, for example, only slightly tensioned, so that a small torque still acts on the mounting element 7 in the closing direction P2. The hook element 30 continues to engage, for example, in the recess 29 on the retaining element 28, whereby the piston rod 17 is preferably retracted into the cylinder housing 31 of the damper 16 by the pivoting movement of the hinge 4, 5 or the second pivot arm 11 until the piston rod 17 can no longer be inserted into the cylinder housing 31 (see figure). Fig. 9 This results, for example, in the damping effect. This preferably occurs from a closing range of 60° (see...). Fig. 8 ). Furthermore, during the pivoting movement of the hinge 4, 5 in the closing direction P2, starting from Figure 8, for example, the guide track 33 on the first swivel arm 8 is pivoted, whereby the guide element 32 is moved along the guide track 33 to an end area of ​​the guide track 33 (see. Fig. 10 ). Reference symbol list

[0084] 1 Household appliance 2 Carcass 3 Furniture part 4 Hinge 5 Hinge 6 Fastening element 7 Mounting element 8 Swivel arm 9 Swivel axis 10 Swivel axis 11 Swivel arm 12 Swivel axis 13 Swivel arm 14 Power unit 15 Swivel axis 16 Damper 17 Piston rod 18 Swivel axis 19 Swivel arm 20 Swivel axis 21 Swivel axis 22 Swivel arm 23 Swivel axis 24 Swivel plate 25 Swivel axis 26 Counter element 27 Curved element 28 Retaining element 29 Recess 30 Hook element 31 Cylinder housing 32 Guide element 33 Guide track 34 Area 35 Leg 36 Leg 37 Cover 38 Bearing element 39 Bearing element 40 Bearing element 41 Bearing element 42 Curved guide 43 Bulge

Claims

1. Hinge (4, 5), in particular for refrigerator doors, having a fastening element (6) which can be attached to the body (2) and which is connected via a plurality of pivot arms (8, 11, 13, 19, 22, 42) to a pivotable mounting element (7), wherein the mounting element (7) can be attached to a movable furniture part (3), wherein the hinge (4, 5) has a damper (16) which damps a closing movement of the movable furniture part (3), characterized in that the damper (16) has a hook element (30) at one end, wherein an immovable holding element (28) is arranged on the fastening element (6), wherein the holding element (28) has a cut-out (29), wherein during the closing movement of the hinge (4, 5) the hook element (30) on the damper (16) comes into engagement with the cut-out (29) on the holding element (28), whereby the damping action takes place, wherein the hinge (4, 5) is designed such that, during the opening movement of the hinge (4, 5) and starting from the closed state of the hinge (4, 5), the hook element (30) is in engagement with the cut-out (29) on the holding element (28), whereby the damper (16) can be transferred into a use state for a damped closing movement.

2. Hinge according to Claim 1, characterized in that the damper (16) is designed such that the damper (16) is guided in a linear manner in a first pivot arm (8).

3. Hinge according to Claim 1, characterized in that the damper (16) is designed such that the damper (16) is pivotably guided in the first pivot arm (8).

4. Hinge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the damper (16) has a guide element (32) which is guided in a guide track (33) on the first pivot arm (8).

5. Hinge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cut-out (29) on the holding element (28) is adapted to the hook element (30).

6. Hinge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hook element (30) is freely movable until it is latched in the cut-out (29) on the holding element (28).

7. Hinge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the damper (16) deploys its action from a closing range of 60°.

8. Hinge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that three pivot pins (9, 10, 12) are arranged on the first pivot arm (8), wherein a first pivot pin (9) is arranged on the fastening element (6).

9. Hinge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first pivot arm (8) is connected to one end of a force unit (14) by means of a second pivot pin (12).

10. Hinge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first pivot arm (8) is connected by means of a third pivot pin (10) to a second pivot arm (11), wherein an end of the damper (16) opposing the hook element (30) is arranged on the second pivot arm (11).

11. Hinge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a third pivot arm (13) is connected to the mounting element (7) by means of a pivot pin (25), wherein a curved element (27) with an indentation (43) is attached to the pivot pin (25).

12. Hinge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a pivot plate (24) is arranged on the third pivot arm (13), wherein a counter element (26) is attached to the pivot plate (24), wherein the counter element (26) is of circular design.

13. Hinge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the closed position of the hinge (4, 5) the counter element (26) is latched in the indentation (43) on the curved element (27).

14. Hinge according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the curved element (27) has a convex region (34), wherein during the closing movement of the hinge (4, 5) the counter element (26) bears against the convex region (34) of the curved element (27).

15. Item of furniture (1) or household appliance, having a body (2) and a movable furniture part (3) which is received so as to be movable on the body (2), characterized in that a hinge (4, 5) according to one of the preceding claims is provided for moving the movable furniture part (3).