Fastening arrangement for fastening a furniture fitting, furniture fitting with such a fastening arrangement and furniture with such a furniture fitting

The fastening arrangement with a housing and support element, featuring movable spring sections and a clamping mechanism, addresses the challenge of cumbersome installation by enabling easy and secure mounting of furniture fittings in panels, ensuring stability through friction and barbs.

EP4617461A1Inactive Publication Date: 2025-09-17FLAP COMPETENCE CENT KFT
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Application Number
EP2024162791
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EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-11
Publication Date
2025-09-17
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The invention relates to a fastening arrangement for fastening a furniture fitting (3) in a recess (2) of a furniture panel (1), comprising: a housing element (11) which can be connected to the furniture fitting (3), a support element (20) which can be brought into contact with the furniture panel (1) and has a first spring section (21) which is movable with respect to the housing element (11), and a clamping arrangement (24) which is translationally displaceable in a direction of movement (B) from an assembly position into a clamping position and has a first clamping section (25), wherein in the clamping position the first clamping section (25) is clamped between the first spring section (21) of the support element (20) and the housing element (11), so that the first spring section (21) rebounds.
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Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a fastening arrangement for fastening a furniture fitting in a recess of a furniture panel, a furniture fitting with such a fastening arrangement and a piece of furniture with such a furniture fitting.

[0002] Furniture fittings are used to provide a defined guide for a movable piece of furniture, for example, relative to the stationary furniture body. Therefore, the furniture fitting must be secured to the furniture body using a fastening device. In addition to simply screwing the furniture fitting to the furniture body, there are a variety of other fastening arrangements.

[0003] EP 3 969 701 A1 discloses a furniture fitting for the movable mounting of a furniture flap, comprising: a fitting part and a fastening device for fastening the at least one fitting part in a recess of a furniture wall. The fastening device has a rotatably mounted actuating element and at least two fastening elements that can be countersunk into a wall of the recess, at least in some areas, and / or pressed against the wall. A coupling device is provided with which a rotational movement of the at least one actuating element can be converted into a countersunk movement and / or a pressing movement of the at least two fastening elements.

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a fastening arrangement for fastening a furniture fitting that enables easier installation of the furniture fitting in a recess of a furniture panel. Furthermore, the object of the present invention is to provide a furniture fitting with such a fastening arrangement and a piece of furniture with such a furniture fitting.

[0005] To achieve the object, a fastening arrangement for fastening a furniture fitting in a recess of a furniture panel is proposed, comprising: a housing element which can be connected to the furniture fitting, a support element which can be brought into contact with the furniture panel and which has a first spring section which is movable with respect to the housing element, and a clamping arrangement which is translationally displaceable in a direction of movement from an assembly position into a clamping position and which has a first clamping section, wherein in the clamping position the first clamping section is clamped between the first spring section of the support element and the housing element, so that the first spring section rebounds.

[0006] In one possible embodiment, the clamping arrangement can comprise a spring element that applies force to the first clamping section in the assembled position toward the clamping position. The spring element can be configured, in particular, as a helical spring. The spring element can be preloaded in compression or tension in the assembled position. A support element can also be connected to the support element, on which the spring element is supported in the assembled position.

[0007] In one possible embodiment, the housing element can comprise a mounting opening through which the support element can be inserted into the support element. Alternatively or in combination, the support element can be integrated into the housing element or the support element. It is also particularly conceivable for the support element to connect the housing element to the support element. In one possible embodiment, the housing element can be integrally formed with the support element. In this case, the support element can be formed or arranged on the housing element or the support element.

[0008] In one possible embodiment, in the assembly position, the distance transverse to the direction of movement between the first spring section and the housing element can become smaller, at least in sections, from the assembly position toward the clamping position. The first spring section can, in particular, be designed in a ramp or wedge shape.

[0009] In one possible embodiment, the housing element can have a retaining tab that secures the first clamping section in the assembly position. The retaining tab can be guided out of the effective range of the first clamping section, thus enabling movement of the clamping arrangement from an assembly position to the clamping position. The spring element can press the first clamping section against the retaining tab in the assembly position.

[0010] In one possible embodiment, the housing element can have a guide opening, which is designed in particular as a straight elongated hole. The first clamping section can have a guide section that is designed complementarily to the guide opening and is guided in the guide opening of the housing element.

[0011] In one possible embodiment, the first clamping section can comprise a tool holder. The first clamping section can be displaced from the clamping position to the assembly position by a tool inserted into the tool holder. It is also conceivable for the first clamping section to be displaced from the assembly position to the clamping position by a tool inserted into the tool holder.

[0012] In one possible embodiment, the support element can have a second spring section that is movable relative to the housing element. The clamping arrangement can have a second clamping section. In the clamped position, the second clamping section can be clamped between the second spring section of the support element and the housing element. In this case, the second spring section can rebound. In the mounted position, the distance transverse to the direction of movement between the second spring section and the housing element can become smaller, at least in sections, from the mounted position to the clamped position. The second spring section can, in particular, be designed in a ramp-shaped or wedge-shaped manner.

[0013] In one possible embodiment, the clamping arrangement can have a connecting element that connects the first clamping section to the second clamping section. The connection can be rigid or resilient. The connecting element can, in particular, be designed as a rod element.

[0014] In one possible embodiment, the housing element can have at least one fastening section via which the housing element can be connected to the furniture fitting, in particular can be detachably connected.

[0015] To achieve the object, a furniture fitting for the movable mounting of a furniture part is also proposed, comprising: a fitting housing and a fastening arrangement according to a previously described embodiment, wherein the housing element of the fastening arrangement is at least indirectly connected to the fitting housing.

[0016] To achieve the object, a piece of furniture is further proposed, comprising: a furniture panel with a recess, and a furniture fitting according to a previously described embodiment, wherein the fitting housing and / or the fastening arrangement are arranged at least partially in the recess.

[0017] A possible embodiment of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures. Herein: Figure 1 shows a side view of a lid holder with a fastening arrangement according to the invention, which is arranged in a recess of a furniture side wall; Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the fastening arrangement from Figure 1 ; Figure 3the view from Figure 2 in a partial section, wherein the clamping arrangement is arranged in the assembly position; and Figure 4 the view from Figure 2 in a partial section, wherein the clamping arrangement is arranged in the clamping position.

[0018] The Figures 1 to 4, which are described together below, show a furniture fitting 3 which, together with a fastening arrangement 10, is arranged in a recess 2 of a furniture panel 1. In the present case, the furniture panel 1 is a side wall of a piece of furniture, for example a cabinet.

[0019] The furniture fitting 3 is designed in the present case as a lid actuator for guiding a lid relative to the furniture and comprises a fitting housing 4 in which a lever mechanism 8 is pivotably arranged in a known manner. The lever mechanism 8 comprises in particular a support lever 9 which is connectable to the lid and in a pivoting plane which is in Figure 1 parallel to the drawing plane, can be pivoted from a closed position to an open position.

[0020] The fitting housing 4 comprises a contact side 5, which is in contact with the side wall 1 in a plane parallel to the pivot plane in the region of the recess 2. On a narrow longitudinal side of the fitting housing 4, which can also be referred to as the bracing side 6, the fitting housing 4 is connected to a fastening arrangement 10.

[0021] The fastening arrangement 10 is designed to clamp or fix the furniture fitting 3 in the recess 2. For this purpose, the fastening arrangement 10 can be moved into an assembly position (see Figure 3) in which the furniture fitting 3 can be inserted into the recess, and into a clamping position in which the furniture fitting 3 is clamped in the recess 2 or is fixed therein. In the clamped state, the fastening arrangement 10 is in contact with a first boundary surface 31 of the side wall 2 which delimits the recess 2. The fitting housing 4 has a support side 7 which, in the clamped state, is in contact with a second boundary surface 32 of the side wall 2 which delimits the recess 2. The first boundary surface 31 and the second boundary surface 32 are opposite one another. The support side 7 is formed on a narrow longitudinal side of the fitting housing 4 which faces away from the clamping side 6.

[0022] The fastening arrangement 10 comprises a housing element 11. The housing element 11 is formed as a substantially U-shaped profile. The housing element 11 comprises a first side section 18 and a second side section 19, which are formed substantially as flat plate sections. The first side section 18 and the second side section 19 are arranged parallel to one another and spaced apart from one another. The first side section 18 and the second side section 19 each extend transversely, in particular orthogonally, away from a contact section 17.

[0023] The contact section 17 is in contact with the bracing side 6 of the fitting housing 4. The contact section 17 has a first fastening section 12 and a second fastening section 13, each of which engages with the fitting housing 4, so that a fixed connection exists between the fastening arrangement 10 and the furniture fitting 3. In particular, it is also conceivable for the connection to be detachable. The connection inhibits at least one relative movement between the fastening arrangement 10 and the furniture fitting 3 in a plane parallel to the pivot plane or in a direction parallel to the direction of movement B described below.

[0024] The fastening arrangement 10 also comprises a support element 20. In the assembled position, the support element 20 is arranged at least partially in the housing element 11. In the clamped state of the fastening arrangement 10, the support element 20 is in contact with the first boundary surface 31 of the side wall 2, which delimits the recess 2. The support element 20 comprises a first spring section 21 and a second spring section 23, which are connected to one another via a linear section 21.

[0025] The first spring section 21 is ramp-shaped. The first spring section 21 can in particular be wedge-shaped. In the assembly position, the distance transversely, in particular orthogonally, to the direction of movement B described below between the first spring section 21 and the contact section 17 of the housing element 11 becomes smaller at least in sections from the assembly position towards the clamping position. The second spring section 23 is ramp-shaped. The second spring section 23 can in particular be wedge-shaped. In the assembly position, the distance transversely, in particular orthogonally, to the direction of movement B described below between the second spring section 23 and the contact section 17 of the housing element 11 becomes smaller at least in sections from the assembly position towards the clamping position.

[0026] The housing element 11 and the support element 20 together define a receiving space in which a clamping arrangement 24 is arranged. The clamping arrangement 24 comprises a first clamping section 25, which can also be referred to as a clamping element. The first clamping section 25 is wedge-shaped and has a flat sliding side 33 and a wedge side 34 oriented obliquely thereto, which are arranged on opposite sides of the first clamping section 25. In principle, however, it is also conceivable for the first clamping section to be cuboid-shaped.

[0027] The sliding side 33 is held in sliding contact with a flat first sliding surface 35 of the housing element 11. The first clamping section 25 is thus displaceable in a direction of movement B along the first sliding surface 35. The first sliding surface 35 is arranged on the side of the contact section 17 facing away from the furniture fitting 3. The first sliding surface 35 extends from a first end of the housing element 11 to a stop 36, which limits the movement of the first clamping section 25 from the clamping position to the assembly position.

[0028] The wedge side 34 is in sliding contact with the support element 20. In the assembled position of the clamping arrangement, the first clamping section 25 is in sliding contact with the support element 20 in the region of the linear section 22 or in the region of the transition from the linear section 22 to the first spring section 21. The first clamping section 25, or the sliding side 33, is arranged between the stop 36 and a retaining tab 14. The retaining tab 14 is formed in the contact section 17 of the housing element 11 and extends into the receiving space formed between the housing element 11 and the support element 20.

[0029] The first clamping section 25 has a guide section 26 that extends into a guide opening 15 of the housing element 11. The guide opening is formed as an elongated hole in at least one of the side sections 18, 19 and extends parallel to the direction of movement B.

[0030] The clamping arrangement 24 comprises a second clamping section 28, which can also be referred to as a clamping element. The second clamping section 28 is cuboid-shaped. However, it is also conceivable for the second clamping section 28 to be wedge-shaped or ramp-shaped, similar to the first clamping section 25.

[0031] One side of the second clamping section 28 is held in sliding contact with a flat second sliding surface 37 of the housing element 11. The second clamping section 28 is thus displaceable parallel to the direction of movement B along the second sliding surface 37. The second sliding surface 37 is arranged on the side of the contact section 17 facing away from the furniture fitting 3. The second sliding surface 37 extends from a second end of the housing element 11 to a stop 38, which limits the movement of the second clamping section 25 from the mounting position toward the clamping position.

[0032] The opposite side of the second clamping section 28 is in sliding contact with the support element 20. In the assembly position of the clamping arrangement 24, the second clamping section 28 is in sliding contact with the support element 20 in the region of the second spring section 23.

[0033] The first chip section 25 and the second clamping section 28 are firmly connected to one another via a connecting element, which in this case is designed as a rod element 27. The first chip section 25 and the second clamping section 28 are kinematically firmly coupled in the direction of movement B. In principle, it is also conceivable for the first chip section 25 and the second clamping section 28 to be resiliently coupled to one another.

[0034] The first clamping section 25 is subjected to force by a spring element 29 from the mounting position towards the clamping position. In the present case, the spring element 29 is designed as a helical spring. The rod element 27 extends through the helical spring. In the mounting position, the spring element 29 has a first end in contact with or connected to the first clamping section 25 and a second end in contact with or connected to a support element 30. In the mounting position, the spring element 29 is preloaded. The support element 30 is connected to the support element 20. The support element 30 also establishes a connection between the housing element 11 and the support element 20. In addition, the support element 30 serves to mount the rod element 27. The support element 30 can be inserted into the receptacle in the support element 20 through a mounting opening 16 in the housing element 11.

[0035] In the assembly position, the first clamping section 25 is pressed against the retaining tab 14 by the spring force of the spring element 29. The retaining tab 14 and the spring element 29 are in contact with the first clamping section 25 on opposite end faces of the latter. The retaining tab 14 thus holds the first clamping section 25 in the assembly position. Using a tool, the retaining tab 14 can be pressed out of the effective range of the first clamping section 25. The first clamping section 25 is then moved together with the second clamping section 28 by the force of the spring element 29 in the direction of movement B into the clamping position (see Figure 4 ) moves.

[0036] In the clamping position, the first clamping section 25 is clamped between the housing element 11 and the first spring section 21 of the support element 20, and the second clamping section 28 is arranged between the housing element 11 and the second spring section 23. As a result, the first spring section 21 and the second spring section 23 are each rebounded away from the furniture fitting 3. As a result, the arrangement comprising the furniture fitting 3 and the fastening arrangement 10 is clamped between the first boundary surface 31 and the second boundary surface 32 in the recess 2. The arrangement comprising the furniture fitting 3 and the fastening arrangement 10 is thus held in the recess 2 by friction. In order to increase the holding force, a barb 39 can be provided on the first spring section 21 and a barb 40 on the second spring section 23, which barbs press into the material of the side wall.

[0037] In order to move the clamping arrangement 24 from the clamping position back into the assembly position, a tool holder can be provided on the first clamping section 25, into which a tool can be inserted, with which the first clamping section 25 is pressed into the assembly position counter to the direction of movement B. The tool holder 41 can firmly couple the tool to the first clamping section 25; for example, the tool holder 41 can be a threaded section onto or into which a counter-threaded element is screwed. In this case in particular, it is also conceivable to dispense with the spring element and to move the first clamping section 25 from the assembly position into the clamping position by pulling on the tool. List of reference symbols

[0038] 1Side wall 2Recess 3Furniture fitting 4Fitting housing 5Contact side 6Clamping side 7Support side 8Lever mechanism 9Support lever 10Fastening arrangement 11Housing element 12Fastening section 13Fastening section 14Retaining tab 15Guide opening 16Mounting opening 17Contact section 18Side section 19Side section 20Support element 21Spring section 22Linear section 23Spring section 24Clamping arrangement 25Clamping section 26Guide section 27Rod element 28Clamping section 29Spring element 30Support element 31Boundary surface 32Boundary surface 33Sliding side 34Wedge side 35Sliding surface 36Stop 37Sliding surface 38Stop 39Barb 40Barb 41Tool holder

Claims

1. Fastening arrangement for fastening a furniture fitting (3) in a recess (2) of a furniture panel (1), comprising: a housing element (11) which can be connected to the furniture fitting (3), a support element (20) which can be brought into contact with the furniture panel (1) and has a first spring section (21) which is movable with respect to the housing element (11), and a clamping arrangement (24) which is translationally displaceable in a direction of movement (B) from an assembly position into a clamping position and has a first clamping section (25), wherein in the clamping position the first clamping section (25) is clamped between the first spring section (21) of the support element (20) and the housing element (11), so that the first spring section (21) rebounds.

2. Fastening arrangement according to claim 1, characterized by thatthe clamping arrangement (24) has a spring element (29) which applies force to the first clamping section (25) in the assembly position in the direction of the clamping position.

3. Fastening arrangement according to claim 2, characterized by that a support element (30) is connected to the support element (20), on which the spring element (29) is supported in the assembly position.

4. Fastening arrangement according to claim 3, characterized by that the housing element (11) comprises a mounting opening (16) through which the support element (30) can be inserted into the support element (20), and / or that the support element (30) is integrated into the housing element (11) or the support element (20) and / or that the support element (30) connects the housing element (11) to the support element (20).

5. Fastening arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by thatin the mounting position, the distance transverse to the direction of movement (B) between the first spring section (21) and the housing element (11) becomes smaller at least in sections from the mounting position towards the clamping position, wherein the first spring section (21) is designed in particular in the shape of a ramp or wedge.

6. Fastening arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that the housing element (11) has a retaining tab (14) which, in the mounting position, fixes the first clamping section (25) in the mounting position, wherein the retaining tab (14) can be guided out of the effective range of the first clamping section (25) so that a movement of the clamping arrangement (24) from a mounting position into the clamping position is released.

7. Fastening arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that the housing element (11) has a guide opening (15), which is designed in particular as a straight elongated hole, and that the first clamping section (25) has a guide section (26) which is guided in the guide opening (15) of the housing element (11).

8. Fastening arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by that the first clamping section (25) comprises a tool holder, wherein the first clamping section (25) can be displaced from the clamping position into the mounting position and / or from the mounting position into the clamping position by a tool inserted into the tool holder.

9. Fastening arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that the support element (20) has a second spring section (23) movable relative to the housing element (11), and thatthe clamping arrangement (24) has a second clamping section (28), wherein in the clamping position the second clamping section (28) is clamped between the second spring section (23) of the support element (20) and the housing element (11), so that the second spring section (23) rebounds.

10. Fastening arrangement according to claim 9, characterized by that in the mounting position, the distance transverse to the direction of movement (B) between the second spring section (23) and the housing element (11) becomes smaller at least in sections from the mounting position towards the clamping position, wherein the second spring section (23) is designed in particular in the shape of a ramp or wedge.

11. Fastening arrangement according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterized by that the clamping arrangement (24) has a rod element (27) which connects the first clamping section (25) to the second clamping section (28).

12. Fastening arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by that the housing element (11) has at least one fastening section (12, 13) via which the housing element (11) can be connected to the furniture fitting (3), in particular can be releasably connected.

13. Furniture fitting for the movable mounting of a furniture part, comprising: a fitting housing (4), and a fastening arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the housing element (11) is at least indirectly connected to the fitting housing (4).

14. Furniture, comprising: a furniture panel (1) with a recess (2), and a furniture fitting according to claim 13, wherein the fitting housing (4) and / or the fastening arrangement (10) are arranged at least partially in the recess (2).

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