Fitting for the movable mounting of a pivoting element

Abstract

Fitting (1) for the movable mounting of a pivoting element (101), in particular a furniture part, a door or a window, relative to a stationary support (102), comprising: - a first substantially cuboid fitting part (2), which can be arranged substantially completely in a recess (103b) in an end face (103a) of a plate (103) of the support (102), preferably oriented substantially horizontally or vertically, - a second fitting part (3) for attachment to the pivoting element (101), wherein the second fitting part (3) is pivotably connected to the first fitting part (2), wherein the second fitting part (3) can be arranged substantially completely in the pivoting element (101), and - a damping device (4) for damping a pivoting movement, preferably a closing movement, of the two fitting parts (2, 3) relative to each other,wherein the damping device (4) can be moved from a first damping position to a second damping position with a reduced damping performance compared to the first damping position, wherein the damping device (4) is arranged in the first fitting part (2), and wherein a locking device (5) is provided for holding the damping device (4) in the second damping position.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a fitting for the movable mounting of a pivoting element, in particular a furniture part, a door or a window, relative to a stationary support having the features of the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Such fittings are already known from the prior art, for example, from the applicant's own AT 506 903. The disadvantage is that a relatively complex mechanism is required to transfer a damping device from a first damping position to a second damping position with a reduced damping power compared to the first damping position. This, on the one hand, entails greater production effort and higher production costs. On the other hand, a complex mechanism is also more susceptible to defects.

[0003] In addition, there is a growing trend toward using fittings that are as invisible or barely visible to the user when installed. This is achieved, for example, by arranging the fitting components as completely as possible within the stationary element or pivoting element. Due to the design of such fittings, it is not possible to use a prior art device for transferring a damping device from a first damping position to a second damping position with a reduced damping performance compared to the first damping position.

[0004] The object of the present invention is to at least partially avoid the described disadvantages according to the prior art and to provide a fitting which is improved compared to the prior art for the movable mounting of a pivoting element, in particular a furniture part, a door or a window, relative to a stationary support, as well as a piece of furniture with such a fitting.

[0005] These objects are achieved by the features of independent claims 1 and 14.

[0006] Accordingly, it is provided that the damping device can be transferred from a first damping position into a second damping position with a damping power reduced compared to the first damping position, wherein the damping device is arranged in the first fitting part, and that a locking device is provided for holding the damping device in the second damping position.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the damping device has an engagement element and the locking device has a locking element, wherein the locking element can be arranged in a release position in which the locking element is spaced from the engagement element and in a locking position in which the locking element is engaged with the engagement element, wherein the locking element is movable in a first direction upon movement of the locking element from the release position into the locking position, and that the engagement element is designed to move over the locking element arranged in the locking position starting from the first damping position, wherein the locking element can be moved by the engagement element in a second direction, which is oriented orthogonally to the first direction, upon movement over it.

[0008] To transfer the damping device from a first damping position to a second damping position, the locking element must be engaged with the engagement element. In a first step, the locking element is moved from a release position to a locking position in a first direction. In a second step, the engagement element can then move over the locking element, with the engagement element moving the locking element in a second direction, which is oriented orthogonally to the first direction, as it moves over it. As a result, the locking element and engagement element are in a position in which they are engaged with one another.

[0009] This makes it possible to easily transfer a damping device from a first damping position to a second damping position.

[0010] With regard to fittings which should be as little visible as possible, it is also provided that the locking element is movable in a first direction when the locking element is moved from the release position into the locking position, and that the engagement element is designed to move over the locking element arranged in the locking position starting from the first damping position, wherein the locking element is movable by the engagement element when moving over in a second direction which is oriented orthogonally to the first direction.

[0011] This also makes it possible for this new type of fitting to transfer the damping device from a first damping position to a second damping position and thus to adjust the required damping performance.

[0012] With regard to a piece of furniture, it is provided that the furniture comprises a pivoting element, a stationary support and at least one such fitting, wherein the pivoting element is designed in the form of a movable furniture part and the stationary support is designed in the form of a furniture body.

[0013] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0014] It can be provided that the locking device has an actuating element, preferably operable without tools, for actuating the locking device.

[0015] Especially if the actuating element can be operated without tools, this provides a simple way for a user to transfer a damping device from a first damping position to a second damping position. However, it is also conceivable for the actuating element to be actuated using a tool, such as a screwdriver.

[0016] In one embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the actuating element can be actuated by displacing the actuating element, preferably in a direction orthogonal to the first direction and / or orthogonal to the second direction.

[0017] This provides a simple way for a user to operate the device. It's also easy to determine whether the actuating device has been activated or not. It's also conceivable that the actuating element can be activated in a different way, for example, by twisting.

[0018] It can be provided that a deflection device is provided which converts a movement of the actuating element into a movement of the locking element in a first direction.

[0019] For this purpose, it can preferably be provided that the deflection device is designed in the form of a guide groove, preferably wherein the guide groove has an angle between 30° and 55°, preferably an angle of 45°, to the first direction.

[0020] This represents a simple way to implement a deflection device. Of course, other deflection device designs are also conceivable. In particular, a deflection device can be selected depending on the type of actuation of the actuating element.

[0021] The actuating element can be concealed by the first or second fitting part when the fitting is in the closed position. This contributes to a visually appealing overall appearance of the fitting, even when the fitting is in positions other than the closed position.

[0022] Preferably, it can be provided that the fitting has a locking device which automatically transfers the fitting into a closed position of the fitting at least from a defined position of the two fitting parts relative to one another.

[0023] This ensures that a locking process is always carried out or completed correctly and that a fitting is actually closed. Furthermore, such a locking device makes it easier to use a piece of furniture or similar equipment equipped with such a fitting.

[0024] Preferably, the locking device can be provided with an energy accumulator, preferably a spring, particularly preferably a compression spring. The energy accumulator can provide the force required to move the fitting into a closed position.

[0025] It can also be provided that the locking device has a deflection lever, wherein a deflection roller is arranged on the deflection lever.

[0026] Preferably, the energy storage device can be configured to apply a force to the deflection lever. A force provided by the energy storage device can thus be deflected via the deflection lever and the deflection pulley in order to apply the force at a specific position.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the force accumulator and the damping device are arranged substantially parallel to one another with regard to their longitudinal extent.

[0028] This allows for a space-saving arrangement of the energy storage mechanism and damping device, allowing for a small fitting size.

[0029] The same applies if the locking device is arranged in the first fitting part.

[0030] It can be provided that the fitting has at least one first pivot lever and at least one second pivot lever, wherein the two pivot levers are each pivotably mounted at a first location on the first fitting part and each at a second location on the second fitting part.

[0031] This not only pivots the two fitting parts together, but also defines a trajectory along which the second fitting part can pivot relative to the first fitting part.

[0032] Preferably, it can be provided that the first pivot lever has a contact section via which the first pivot lever can be brought into contact with the damping device.

[0033] This is a simple way to dampen the pivoting movement of the two fitting parts relative to each other.

[0034] Preferably, it can also be provided that the first pivot lever has a control contour along which the deflection roller can be moved.

[0035] A force provided by the energy storage device can be applied to the first pivot lever via the deflection lever, the deflection pulley and the control contour in such a way that a locking device can be easily implemented.

[0036] Since both the contact section and the control contour are provided on the first pivot lever, only one pivot lever has a somewhat more complex shape. However, this makes the fitting less complex overall, which in turn results in lower production effort and lower production costs.

[0037] The damping device can be designed in the form of a linear damper. This represents a simple and space-saving way to implement a damping device. However, it is also conceivable that other dampers, such as rotary dampers, could be used.

[0038] The damping device can be provided with a travel range of between 10 mm and 15 mm, preferably 12 mm. Such a travel range is sufficiently large to ensure the best possible damping, while also being sufficiently small to avoid taking up excessive space.

[0039] In one embodiment of the invention, the damping device may be designed as a spring damper, gas pressure damper, and / or hydraulic damper. Other types of dampers are also conceivable.

[0040] It can also be provided that the damping device has a housing.

[0041] Particularly preferably, the engagement element can be formed integrally with the housing. This eliminates the manufacturing steps required for producing a separate engagement element and thus also reduces costs.

[0042] Particularly preferably, the engagement element can be designed in the form of a preferably cuboid-shaped projection. This represents the simplest option for implementing an engagement element.

[0043] It is also conceivable that the engagement element has a bevelled area or the like in order to facilitate overriding of the locking element.

[0044] Preferably, the locking element can be designed to be elastic. When the engagement element passes over it, the locking element can be moved by purely elastic deformation in a second direction, which is oriented orthogonally to the first direction.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the locking element has a bevelled region on at least one side, preferably on both sides, in which the locking element can be traversed by the engagement element.

[0046] This makes it easier to move the locking element over with the engagement element.

[0047] With regard to a piece of furniture, it can be provided that the first fitting part is preferably arranged entirely within a plate of the support. This promotes a visually appealing appearance of the furniture.

[0048] It can also be provided that the second fitting is preferably completely integrated into the pivot element. This promotes a visually appealing appearance of the furniture.

[0049] Particularly preferably, at least two fittings can be provided. This ensures a particularly stable connection between the pivoting element and the stationary support.

[0050] Further details and advantages of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures and the drawings, in which: Fig. 1A perspective view of a piece of furniture, Fig. 2aa perspective view of a fitting, Fig. 2ba perspective view of a fitting in a partially exploded view, Fig. 3aa plan view of a fitting in a first damping position, Fig. 3ba plan view of a damping device in a first damping position, Fig. 3cthe detail A of the Figure 3b , Fig. 4a a plan view of a fitting in a first step when transferring the fitting from a first to a second damping position, Fig. 4b a plan view of a damping device in a first step when transferring the fitting from a first to a second damping position, Fig. 4c the detail A of the Figure 4b, Fig. 5a a plan view of a fitting when a locking element is passed over by an engagement element, Fig. 5b a plan view of a damping device when a locking element is passed over by an engagement element, Fig. 5c the detail A of the Figure 5b , Fig. 6a a plan view of a fitting in a second step when transferring the fitting from a first to a second damping position, Fig. 6b a plan view of a damping device in a second step when transferring the fitting from a first to a second damping position, Fig. 6c the detail A of the Figure 6b , Fig. 7a a plan view of a fitting in a second damping position, Fig. 7b a plan view of a damping device in a second damping position, and Fig. 7c the detail A of the Figure 7b .

[0051] The Figure 1shows a perspective view of a piece of furniture 100. It can be seen that the piece of furniture 100 has a stationary support 102 in the form of a furniture body. The stationary support consists of several plates 103, which are arranged essentially vertically or horizontally.

[0052] In this exemplary embodiment, two fittings 1 are visible, wherein the first fitting parts 2 of the fittings 1 are each arranged substantially entirely in a horizontally oriented plate 103. The second fitting parts 3 of the fittings 1 are each arranged substantially entirely in a pivoting element 101, here in the form of a furniture door.

[0053] For example, compartments 104 can be arranged inside the furniture.

[0054] From the Figure 1It also becomes clear that the fittings 1 in the present embodiment, due to their special design and arrangement, are barely visible. Essentially, only the end faces of the fittings 2, 3 are visible, resulting in a visually appealing image of the furniture 100.

[0055] The Figure 2a shows a perspective view of a fitting 1, the Figure 2b a corresponding partial exploded view.

[0056] It can be seen that the first fitting part 2 is constructed in two parts. A mounting part 2b can be inserted into a recess in a plate 103. The mounting part 2b can then be secured in the recess using a fastening device 2c.

[0057] In the present embodiment, this is achieved by rotating an actuating element of the fastening device 2c. This results in the rotation of a clamping element of the fastening device 2c, whereby the mounting part 2b is clamped in the recess of the plate 103.

[0058] The hinge element 2a can be inserted into the mounting element 2b and releasably locked therein.

[0059] It can be seen that an actuating element 5b of a locking device 5 is arranged on the front side, which remains visible in an assembled state of the fitting 1.

[0060] The pivot levers 7 and 8 also lie essentially in one plane with the first fitting part 2. This also applies to the second fitting part 3. However, it is also conceivable that the first fitting part 2 and the second fitting part 3 lie in planes rotated relative to one another, in particular in planes rotated by 90° relative to one another.

[0061] A fastening device 3a is also arranged on the second fitting part 3, which essentially functions according to the same principle as the fastening device 2c of the first fitting part 2.

[0062] The Figure 3a shows a plan view of a fitting 1 in a first damping position, the Figure 3b a corresponding plan view of a damping device 4 and the Figure 3c the detail A of the Figure 3b .

[0063] The mounting part 9b and a cover of the hinge part 2a are not shown in this figure in order to provide an insight into the interior of the hinge part 2a.

[0064] A damping device 4 comprises a housing 4b and a piston rod 4c. The piston rod 4c is arranged on a base plate 2d of the first fitting part 2, and the housing 4b can move along the piston rod 4c in a damped manner.

[0065] Inside the housing 4b, the damping of a movement of the housing 4b along the piston rod 4c takes place, for example via a spring or a fluid.

[0066] The housing 4b can be contacted via a contact section 7c of the first pivot lever 7. The first pivot lever 7 is pivotally connected to the first fitting part 2 at a first location 7a and to the second fitting part 3 at a second, not visible, location 7b.

[0067] The second pivot lever 8 is also pivotally connected to the first fitting part 2 at a first point 8a and to the second fitting part 3 at a second, not visible, point 8b.

[0068] Due to the different design of the pivot levers 7, 8, the contact section 7c comes into contact with the housing 4b of the damper 4 (in Figure 3bthis closing angle has not yet been reached, after which the contact section 7c is not yet in contact with the housing 4b).

[0069] If the fitting 1 continues to close, i.e., if the closing angle is reduced, the contact section 7c moves toward the housing 4b and moves the housing 4b toward the piston rod 4c. This movement is dampened by the damping device 4, after which the closing movement is also dampened.

[0070] In the first damping position, a complete travel path V of the damping element 4 is available for damping.

[0071] It can be seen that a locking device 5 is not actuated. Consequently, a locking element 5a has not been moved in one direction into a locking position. The housing 4b can therefore move unhindered along the entire travel path V along the piston rod 4c.

[0072] The first pivot lever 7 also has a control contour 7d. The control contour 7d is contacted by a deflection roller 6c of a locking device 6.

[0073] The deflection roller 6c is mounted on a deflection lever 6b, which is acted upon by a force accumulator 6a in the form of a compression spring. The control roller 6c is thus pressed against the control contour 7d.

[0074] By moving the second fitting part 3, the control contour 7c moves along the roller 6c. From a certain closing angle of the fitting 1, the roller 6c is located in a section of the control contour 7d in which the force exerted by the deflection roller 6c on the control contour 7d causes the deflection lever 7 to pivot. This causes the deflection lever 7 to move the second fitting part 3 toward a closed position of the fitting 1 through this pivoting movement.

[0075] It can also be seen that an engagement element 4a in the form of a projection is formed on the housing 4b.

[0076] The Figure 4a shows a plan view of a fitting 1 in a first step when transferring the fitting 1 from a first to a second damping position, the Figure 4b a corresponding plan view of a damping device 4 and the Figure 4c the detail A of the Figure 4b .

[0077] It can be seen that the actuating element 5b of the locking device 5 is actuated. By actuating the actuating element, the locking element 5a is moved in a first direction and thus transferred into a locking position.

[0078] The movement of the actuating element 5b is converted into a movement of the locking element 5a via a deflection device 5c. In the present embodiment, the deflection device comprises a guide groove in which the locking element 5c is slidably mounted.

[0079] The guide groove is arranged at an angle of 45° to a direction of movement of the actuating element 5b. The locking element 5a is only movable in a first direction, which is parallel to a longitudinal extension of the locking element 5a. A movement of the actuating element 5a therefore results in a movement of the locking element 5a in the first direction.

[0080] In this step, the locking element 5a has been moved in the direction of the damping device.

[0081] The Figure 5a shows a plan view of a fitting when a locking element 5a is passed over by an engagement element 4b, the Figure 5ba corresponding plan view of a damping device 4 and the Figure 5c the detail A of the Figure 5b .

[0082] It can be seen that the housing 4b has been moved in the direction of the piston rod 4c, whereby the engagement element 4a has also been moved in the direction of the locking element 5a.

[0083] The engagement element 4a moves the locking element 5a in a second direction, in this case upwards, when the locking element 5a is moved over it. Accordingly, in this exemplary embodiment, the second direction is oriented both orthogonally to a first direction (which is parallel to the longitudinal extension of the locking element) and orthogonally to an actuation direction of the actuating element 5b.

[0084] The locking element 5a can be chamfered in an area where it can be overrun by the engagement element 4a to facilitate such overrun. The engagement element 4a can also be chamfered, at least in some areas, to facilitate overrun.

[0085] In addition, the locking element 5a is designed to be elastic at least in some areas in order to easily realize overrun by the engagement element 4a.

[0086] The Figure 6a shows a plan view of a fitting 1 during a second step when transferring the fitting 1 from a first to a second damping position, the Figure 6b a corresponding plan view of a damping device 4 and the Figure 6c the detail A of the Figure 6b .

[0087] It can be seen that the locking element 5a has been completely overrun by the engagement element 4a. The housing 4b has been moved along the piston rods 4c for most of the travel path V.

[0088] It can also be seen that the engagement element 4a is not yet in engagement with the locking element 5a.

[0089] The Figure 7a shows a plan view of a fitting 1 during a second step when transferring the fitting 1 from a second damping position, the Figure 7b a corresponding plan view of a damping device 4 and the Figure 7c the detail A of the Figure 7b .

[0090] It can be seen that the engagement element 4a is now engaged with the locking element 5a. The housing 4b is therefore severely restricted in its travel path V. Damping of a closing movement of the fitting 1 can therefore only occur within the limited travel path V. The damping performance is thus reduced compared to the first damping position.

[0091] To return the damping device 4 to the first damping position, simply actuate the actuating element 5b. This moves the locking element back into a release position. The engagement element 4a is then no longer engaged with the locking element 5a, allowing the damping device 4 to travel its full travel range V again. List of reference symbols:

[0092] 1 Fitting 2 First fitting part 2a Hinge element 2b Mounting part 2c Fastening device 2d Base plate 3 Second fitting part 3a Fastening device 4 Damping device 4a Engagement element 4b Housing 4c Piston rod 5 Locking device 5a Locking element 5b Actuating element 5c Deflection device 6 Closing device 6a Energy storage device 6b Deflection lever 6c Deflection pulley 7 First pivot lever 7a first position 7b second position 7c Contact section 7d Control contour 8 Second pivot lever 8a first position 8b second position 100 Furniture 101 Swivel element 102 Stationary support 103 Plate 104 Compartment V Travel path

Claims

1. Fitting (1) for the movable mounting of a pivoting element (101), in particular a piece of furniture, a door, or a window, relative to a stationary support (102), comprising: - a first, substantially cuboid-shaped fitting part (2), which can be arranged substantially completely in a recess (103b) in an end face (103a) of a preferably substantially horizontally or vertically oriented plate (103) of the support (102), - a second fitting part (3) for fastening to the pivoting element (101), wherein the second fitting part (3) is pivotally connected to the first fitting part (2), wherein the second fitting part (3) can be arranged substantially completely in the pivoting element (101), and - a damping device (4) for damping a pivoting movement, preferably a closing movement, of the two fitting parts (2, 3) relative to one another, characterized in thatthe damping device (4) can be transferred from a first damping position into a second damping position with a damping power reduced compared to the first damping position, wherein the damping device (4) is arranged in the first fitting part (2), and that a locking device (5) is provided for holding the damping device (4) in the second damping position.

2. Fitting according to claim 1, characterized in thatthe damping device (4) has an engagement element (4a) and the locking device (5) has a locking element (5a), wherein the locking element (5a) can be arranged in a release position in which the locking element (5a) is spaced from the engagement element (4a) and in a locking position in which the locking element (5a) is engaged with the engagement element (4a), wherein the locking element (5a) is movable in a first direction upon movement of the locking element (5a) from the release position into the locking position, and that the engagement element (4a) is designed to travel over the locking element (5a) arranged in the locking position, starting from the first damping position, wherein the locking element (5a) can be moved by the engagement element (4a) in a second direction, which is oriented orthogonally to the first direction, upon travel over it.

3. Fitting according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in thatthe locking device (5) has an actuating element (5b), which can preferably be actuated without tools, for actuating the locking device (5), preferably wherein the actuating element (5b) can be actuated by displacing the actuating element (5b), preferably in a direction orthogonal to the first direction and / or orthogonal to the second direction, and / or wherein the actuating element (5b) is covered by the first fitting part (2) or the second fitting part (3) in a closed position of the fitting (1).

4. Fitting according to claim 3, characterized in that a deflection device (5c) is provided which converts a movement of the actuating element (5b) into a movement of the locking element (5a) in the first direction, preferably wherein the deflection device (5c) is designed in the form of a guide groove, preferably wherein the guide groove has an angle between 30° and 55°, preferably an angle of 45°, to the first direction.

5. Fitting according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fitting (1) has a locking device (6) which automatically transfers the fitting (1) into a closed position of the fitting (1) at least from a defined position of the two fitting parts relative to one another, preferably wherein the locking device (6) is arranged in the first fitting part (2).

6. Fitting according to claim 5, characterized in that the locking device (6) has a force accumulator (6a), preferably a spring, particularly preferably a compression spring, and / or that the locking device (6) has a deflection lever (6b), wherein a deflection roller (6c) is arranged on the deflection lever (6b), preferably wherein the force accumulator (6a) is designed to apply a force to the deflection lever (6b).

7. Fitting according to claim 6, characterized in thatthe force accumulator (6a) and the damping device (4) are arranged substantially parallel to one another with respect to their longitudinal extent.

8. Fitting according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the fitting (1) has at least one first pivot lever (7) and at least one second pivot lever (8), wherein the two pivot levers (7, 8) are each pivotably mounted at a first point (7a, 8a) on the first fitting part (2) and each at a second point (7b, 8b) on the second fitting part (3), preferably wherein the first pivot lever (7) has a contact section (7c) via which the first pivot lever (7) can be brought into contact with the damping device (4).

9. Fitting according to claim 8 and claim 5, characterized in that the first pivot lever (7) has a control contour (7d) along which the deflection roller (6c) can be moved.

10. Fitting according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in thatthe damping device (4) is designed in the form of a linear damper, preferably wherein the damping device (4) has a travel path between 10 mm and 15 mm, preferably 12 mm.

11. Fitting according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the damping device (4) is designed as a spring damper, gas pressure damper and / or hydraulic damper, and / or that the damping device (4) has a housing (4b), preferably wherein the engagement element (4a) is formed integrally with the housing (4b).

12. Fitting according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the engagement element (4a) is designed in the form of a preferably cuboid-shaped projection.

13. Fitting according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in thatthe locking element (5a) is designed to be elastic at least in some areas, and / or that the locking element (5a) has a region (5d) which is bevelled on at least one side, preferably on both sides, in which the locking element (5a) can be traversed by the engagement element (4a).

14. Furniture (100) comprising a pivoting element (101), a stationary support (102) and at least one fitting (1), preferably at least two fittings (1), according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the pivoting element (101) is in the form of a movable furniture part and the stationary support (102) is in the form of a furniture body.

15. Furniture according to claim 14, characterized in that the first fitting part (2) is preferably arranged completely in a plate (103) of the carrier (102), and / or that the second fitting part (3) is preferably arranged completely in the pivoting element (101).

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