Arrangement consisting of a container and a guide device

Abstract

An arrangement consisting of a container (1), in particular a drawer, comprising two side walls (25) and a container rear wall (6), and a guide device (9) for the relative movement of the container (1) with respect to a fixed furniture part (3), in particular a furniture carcass, wherein, on the guide device (9) and / or the container (1), at least one current interface (41) for supplying at least one current sink (16) with energy is arranged so as to be coupled in movement with the container (1), wherein, in the use position (7) of the arrangement, the at least one current interface (41) is arranged behind the container rear wall (6) and / or the side walls (25), preferably at the end side behind one of the two side walls (25), of the container (1), and at least one current interface (41) is arranged on the guide device (9) in such a way that, when mounting or demounting the container (1) on or from the guide device (9), as a result of the orientation of the at least one current interface (41), the container (1) can be automatically coupled to the at least one current interface (41) in a current-conducting manner or decoupled therefrom, and / or at least one current interface (41) comprises at least one magnet or magnetic contact (15) with which at least one current sink (16) can be connected to a current source of the fixed furniture part (3) in a current-conducting manner.

Description

[0001] Arrangement of a container and a guide device

[0002] The invention relates to an arrangement comprising a container, in particular a drawer, comprising two side walls and a container rear wall, and a guide device for the relative movement of the container with respect to a stationary furniture part, in particular a furniture carcass, wherein at least one current interface for supplying at least one current sink with energy is arranged on the guide device and / or the container in a movement-coupled manner with the container. Furthermore, the invention relates to a side wall for a container, in particular a top strip for the side wall, for such an arrangement, and to a container rear wall for a container for such an arrangement. Furthermore, the invention relates to a piece of furniture and a method for assembling such an arrangement.

[0003] There has long been a need in the furniture industry to provide a cost-effective power supply for containers such as drawers or shelves, as well as their drive units. Technical hurdles to be overcome in this regard include the problem of ensuring a secure power connection for furniture parts that can be moved between a closed and an open position, and the fact that metallic components can endanger the user of the container or damage the container if water enters the container. Batteries that can be temporarily charged by induction when the container is closed have proven inadequate for the power requirements of furniture.

[0004] Such an arrangement is already known from the document WO 2022 / 051786 A2, wherein a socket integrated into the rear wall of the container can be supplied with power from a guide device via a charging plug and a chain socket.

[0005] A disadvantage of the prior art is that mounting the container on the guide device is difficult due to the inaccessibility of the chain bushing when the container is attached to the guide device or within a furniture carcass. This is because the rear wall of the container covers the chain bushing and the charger plug has to be connected in a complicated way with little space for the installer. Similarly, dismantling the container is difficult because removing the container from the guide device risks irreparably damaging the charger plug connected to the rear wall of the container or the chain bushing connected to the guide device. On the one hand, the assembly and disassembly steps are complex and on the other hand, a large number of manual steps are necessary to take account of the necessary electrical connection to the socket.

[0006] Furthermore, the socket extending into the container's storage space does not allow the power supply to be used to drive the container via the guide device, and the container's power supply is also limited to the socket itself. Furthermore, the chain bushing is rigidly pre-mounted on the guide device, which undesirably increases the required transport volume and increases the risk of damage to the components during transport.

[0007] The objective technical object of the present invention is therefore to provide an arrangement, side wall, container rear wall and an improved method which are improved compared to the prior art and in which the disadvantages of the prior art are at least partially eliminated and which are characterized in particular by a convenient mounting of the container on the guide device and a versatile power transmission from a power source arranged on the fixed furniture part to the container and / or the guide device.

[0008] This problem is solved by the features of claim 1.

[0009] It is therefore provided according to the invention that the at least one current interface is arranged in the use position of the arrangement behind the container rear wall and / or the side walls, preferably at the front behind one of the two side walls, of the container and

[0010] - at least one current interface is arranged on the guide device in such a way that the container can be automatically coupled or decoupled in a current-conducting manner with the at least one current interface during assembly or disassembly of the container on the guide device by the alignment of the at least one current interface and / or

[0011] - at least one current interface comprises at least one magnet or magnetic contact, with which at least one current sink can be electrically connected to a current source of the fixed furniture part.

[0012] This makes it possible to significantly simplify assembly of the arrangement - in particular of the container and an electric motor of a drive unit - since an assembler of the arrangement can conveniently place the container on the guide device and move it in the direction of the current interface in order to automatically generate a current-conducting connection between the current source and current sinks arranged on the container. A joining direction of the container is preferably along the guide device and parallel (opposite direction) to a coupling direction of the at least one current interface. In a similar way, the container can be removed from the guide device with a single manual movement, wherein the current-conducting connection via the at least one current interface is released automatically - without the need for intervention by a user of the furniture.

[0013] Added to this is the positive feature that a user-friendly connection of the container and / or the guide device to a power grid on site can be efficiently ensured, whereby power from a power source (generally a power grid) can be passed on or distributed to a wide variety of power sinks - such as power sinks arranged on the container, an electric motor of a drive unit, a locking device for the container or the guide device - individually and in a versatile or modular manner via the at least one power interface.

[0014] For example, a power cable routed via the fixed furniture part or the guide device can be connected via a cable tray to a power interface of the guide device using a magnet-assisted click connection through a magnetic contact on the rear of the container. Power can be distributed to a power interface that can optionally be equipped with an electric motor or a locking device (as a power sink of the guide device) and / or to a power interface that can be automatically coupled to the container. Within the container, power can be further transported to current sinks in the container via power interfaces on the side walls or the rear wall of the container.For example, three current interfaces can be provided on a connection device of the guide apparatus, wherein an electric motor can be arranged at one current interface, the connection to the power source is generated via a second current interface, and current sinks of the container are supplied with power via the third current interface. Preferably, at least two current interfaces have a different relative orientation to the guide apparatus, wherein, for example, one current interface points upwards in the position of use of the arrangement and a further current interface can be aligned orthogonally thereto for connecting the container. It is advantageous that the current-conducting connection of the electric motor can be independent of the current-conducting connection of the container (and vice versa) and / or the connection to the power source.

[0015] The container must be designed to be wide enough to also include other movable furniture parts such as shelves or treads.

[0016] As stated at the outset, protection is also sought for a side wall for a container, in particular a top strip for the side wall, for such an arrangement, wherein the side wall, preferably on a side wall end face or a top strip end face, comprises at least one side wall current interface corresponding to the at least one current interface for the current-conducting connection of the side wall to the arrangement.

[0017] As stated at the outset, protection is also sought for a container rear wall for a container for such an arrangement, wherein the container rear wall comprises, preferably on a container rear wall front side, at least one container rear wall current interface corresponding to the at least one side wall current interface for the current-conducting connection of the container rear wall to the arrangement. The side wall and / or the container rear wall ensure a visually appealing and efficient way of distributing current to any desired position on the container - without having to lay separate power lines inside or outside the container - in particular after the container has been assembled. For example, the side wall can be brought into contact with a power line pre-assembled in a front of the container and / or can have the power line already pre-assembled.

[0018] As stated at the outset, protection is also sought for a piece of furniture with at least one such arrangement, in particular with at least one such side wall and / or one such container rear wall.

[0019] As stated at the outset, protection is also sought for a method for assembling such an arrangement, wherein the following process steps are carried out:

[0020] - the side wall, preferably such a side wall, the container rear wall, preferably such a container rear wall, and the guide device are provided

[0021] - the at least one current interface for supplying the at least one current sink is arranged on the guide device or the container in such a way that when the container is moved, the at least one current interface is moved along with it and the at least one current interface is arranged behind the container rear wall and / or the side wall in the position of use of the arrangement

[0022] This allows for particularly efficient assembly of a piece of furniture. For example, the electric motor is attached to a drive unit for the container located on the guide device or connected via magnets. The container is placed on the guide device to ensure kinematic interaction with the drive unit. Separating or connecting power lines is not mandatory for this purpose.

[0023] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0024] It is preferably provided that at least two current interfaces are provided, preferably on a connection device, and / or in the position of use of the arrangement at least one current interface is aligned vertically upwards and at least one current interface is oriented orthogonally thereto, wherein preferably at least three current interfaces are provided.

[0025] This means that the power connection to the power source can be used on the one hand to supply a movement technology, such as an electric motor, the guide device and on the other hand to supply power to the current sinks of the container.

[0026] It is preferably provided that the at least one current interface is connected in a current-conducting manner to at least one of the two side walls, preferably to a top strip of the side wall, wherein it is preferably provided that at least one current line is guided through at least one of the two side walls to a front of the container and / or to the at least one current sink and / or there is a direct current connection between the two side walls, particularly preferably via the rear wall of the container.

[0027] This allows current to be transmitted to current sinks of the

[0028] Container is particularly advantageous. It is preferably provided that the at least one current interface comprises at least one magnet or magnetic contact for the releasable current-conducting coupling of the at least one current sink to a current source, preferably arranged on the fixed furniture part.

[0029] The at least one magnet or magnetic contact can thus have the dual function of a fixation as a connection and a current-conducting connection as a connection.

[0030] It is preferably provided that the at least one power interface is connected in a current-conducting manner to a power source arranged on the fixed furniture part via at least one power line and / or cable drag, preferably over an entire extension path of the container along the guide device.

[0031] The decoupling from the power source can be carried out in a user-friendly manner via the power interface - in particular via the magnetic contact or simultaneously or together with the removal of a movement technology or the container.

[0032] It is preferably provided that the at least one current interface is arranged on a connection device for an electric motor or a locking device, wherein it is preferably provided that the at least one optionally present power line and / or cable drag is connected to the connection device in a current-conducting manner, particularly preferably via at least one magnet or magnetic contact.

[0033] The connection device can be used for modular connection and / or fixation of different movement technologies away from

[0034] Current sinks of the container are used. It is preferably provided that the guide device comprises two body rails, two drawer rails displaceably mounted relative to the two body rails, a synchronization rod, preferably driven by an electric motor of at least one drive unit, and / or at least one toothed rack or toothed belt.

[0035] The synchronization rod and the rack or toothed belt can generally also be assigned to the drive unit.

[0036] It is preferably provided that the at least one current sink is arranged, preferably directly, on at least one of the two side walls and / or the container rear wall and / or, preferably indirectly via at least one power line, is electrically connected to at least one of the two side walls and / or the container rear wall.

[0037] The container itself can ensure the power distribution to the power sinks - if necessary via a power distribution on the connection device.

[0038] It is particularly preferably provided that the container rear wall and / or the side wall is arranged on the container, so that an electrically conductive connection is produced between the at least one current interface, preferably a connecting device arranged on the guide device, and the container rear wall and / or the side wall, preferably from the side wall to the container rear wall, wherein it is preferably provided that the electrically conductive connection between the at least one current interface and the container rear wall is produced by connecting the side wall and / or the side wall, particularly preferably a top strip, is pivoted onto the container. A kinematic reversal with regard to the exchange of the current interfaces from the side wall to the container rear wall is generally also possible.

[0039] Preferably, an electric motor is provided which is arranged on the container and / or the guide device in such a way that the electric motor is movement-coupled to the container and the electric motor can be or is detachably coupled to a drive unit for the container via the connecting device.

[0040] An electric motor can be arranged in a modular manner as an add-on for the container, detachably mounted on the container indirectly via a connection device. This allows a current to supply the electric motor with energy to be used in a variety of ways and / or the electric motor can be easily replaced or retrofitted to existing guide devices / drive units. The detachable coupling can be understood as a tool-free coupling / decoupling in the connection to the container. In addition, it is also conceivable to connect the electric motor to the drive unit in a non-detachable manner.

[0041] For example, the connection device can - alternatively or in addition to the electric motor - be provided with technologies separate from the electric motor as a current sink. For example, instead of the electric motor, a locking device can be coupled to the container, or a portion of the current flowing through the connection device can be used by another current sink - such as the locking device. Current sinks away from the electric motor can generally be supplied by current not flowing through the connection device. In general, the

[0042] The connection device may only be used to connect the electric motor to the drive unit or the container - without directly transferring electricity.

[0043] Another positive feature is that the container can be quickly and easily connected or suspended from the guide system without having to establish a direct electrical connection to the container. For example, the container can be equipped with a top-mounted strip that also conducts electricity into and / or to the container, preferably with the top-mounted strip in a conductive connection with the connection device.

[0044] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the electric motor is arranged on a rear wall of the container and / or in the position of use of the arrangement, preferably concealed by the rear wall of the container, behind the rear wall of the container and / or via the at least one drive unit, force can be transmitted from the electric motor to a drawer rail of a guide device arranged on the container for the relative movement of the drawer rail with respect to a body rail of the guide device.

[0045] The electric motor can, for example, be connected to the container via the drive unit adjacent to the container's rear wall and, via a synchronization rod drive, transmit power to a rack connected to a carcass rail (fixed to the stationary furniture part), so that a drawer rail on which the container is arranged - in particular via a container rail - is moved relative to the carcass rail. The container generally does not have to be in immediate or direct connection with the electric motor or the at least one drive unit, whereby optimal utilization of the structural dimensions for the ideal increase of storage space of the container is preferred for a given stationary furniture part.If the electric motor is coupled to the container and concealed by the container's rear wall, a particularly aesthetically pleasing piece of furniture can be created, since the storage space of the container and the space remaining behind the container are not visually impaired by the presence of the electric motor.

[0046] The container rear wall can generally be provided by a panel which defines the storage space at the rear of the container, so that the container rear wall does not necessarily have to be the rear wall closest to the fixed piece of furniture.

[0047] Preferably, a physical model of the container and / or the guide device is stored in at least one drive unit, or the at least one drive unit determines such a physical model in the control and / or regulating device. Particularly preferably, the at least one drive unit comprises at least one sensor for determining a speed and / or a position of the container along the extension path. For example, a fail-safe determination of the position of the container relative to the fixed furniture part can be generated via a preferably unambiguous determination of relative angles of rotation of at least two gear wheels and / or rotary potentiometers as sensors. The use of distance sensors via laser is also conceivable.

[0048] In the prior art, synchronization rods are usually used for stabilization or to prevent tilting or one-sided loads. Preferably, the synchronization rod is driven directly by an electric motor or the synchronization rod is used directly for drive via the at least one drive device - driven by the electric motor. By means of a magnet or magnetic contact, a secure positioning of the electric motor on the connecting device of the at least one drive unit can be ensured. The magnet or magnetic contact can furthermore be used in a dual function for transmitting current to the electric motor or other current sinks, so that the connecting device acts on the one hand to fix the electric motor and on the other hand to supply energy (to the electric motor or additional current sinks).

[0049] An advantageous variant of the present invention is that current can be supplied to the electric motor via the connecting device, preferably via the at least one magnet or magnetic contact that may be present, and / or at least one current sink that is separate from the electric motor and is preferably arranged on the container can be supplied with current.

[0050] The connection device can thus have a dual function, whereby this dual function or simply the power supply can also be used for other current sinks. The magnetic contact can form a click connection.

[0051] A cable tray ensures that a sufficient section of power cable is available for the power supply in every position along the extension path, reducing wear on the power cable. The cable tray can be connected to the connecting device using a click connection and / or a magnetic contact.

[0052] The power source can generally be located on the fixed furniture part or arranged on the carcass rail or a toothed rack. The current sink can generally be arranged alternatively or additionally on the guide device, wherein, for example, a lighting means arranged on the drive unit illuminates a further container arranged below the container in the use position of the arrangement, provided that the further container is moved from the closed position. Detection of a movement can be generated by a position measuring device, wherein the power supply of the electric motor is particularly preferably used for the sensors and / or the lighting means.

[0053] Decoupling the container from the guide system can preferably be achieved without disconnecting a power connection. Decoupling the electric motor can preferably be achieved by releasing the connection to the connecting device (without disconnecting a power line). Decoupling the guide device can preferably be achieved by releasing a connection analogous to the magnetic connection of the connecting device or a plug connection to the power source.

[0054] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the at least one current sink is in the form of

[0055] - the electric motor for the at least one drive unit and / or

[0056] - a lighting device, preferably a lamp and / or LED strip and / or LED surface, and / or

[0057] - a camera and / or

[0058] - a socket and / or

[0059] - a charger, preferably wireless, preferably induction charger, and / or

[0060] - a locking device and / or a lid for the container and / or - a base step and / or a shelf and / or

[0061] - a sensor and / or a data transfer module, preferably arranged on a side wall of the container, and / or

[0062] - a temperature control device and / or a

[0063] Disinfection device for the container is available.

[0064] In the context of the present invention, the socket and the charger can be understood as a power sink without, for example, an electronic terminal being connected to the socket or the charger.

[0065] For example, a camera can be used to check the condition of food—particularly in a vacuum-sealed and / or temperature-controlled and / or sterilized container—or to remotely identify the contents of a container. The current sink can also be in the form of a step stool or a lid for a container, for example, which can be locked or essentially hermetically sealed via electricity in a movement relative to the container or the guide device.

[0066] A storage space of the container can be illuminated by means of a lighting device - in particular one integrated into a base wall or arranged above a base wall - whereby, for example, areas separated by a separating means can be individually illuminated.

[0067] The positioning of the at least one current sink is generally arbitrary, with the at least one current sink being particularly preferably arranged directly on the container. The power supply can, for example, be routed via the guide device, preferably a body rail and / or through a cable tray, or distributed by the connection device. A separate power source for the respective current sink—such as a rechargeable battery or a battery—is generally not required; a power grid voltage customary in the respective region—preferably 230 V—can be used.

[0068] Other possible applications for the power supply include a container lock for the guide device or the container itself, a base step, a fresh-keeping lid, etc.

[0069] The power supply is preferably routed via a side wall of the container. For example, the side wall can comprise an attachment strip for the side wall of the container, which conducts current from a rear wall of the container towards the front of the container. The attachment strip can itself comprise at least one current sink - such as at least one lighting means - and, for example, at least one sensor and / or at least one data transfer module for communication with an electronic means, for example to form a goods management system. The attachment strip can be electrically connected to the electric motor and / or the connecting device via a click connection and / or a magnetic contact. The attachment strip can be connected to the rear wall of the container via a click connection and / or a magnetic contact.

[0070] A locking device, which can be attached to the connecting device as an alternative or in addition to the electric motor, can prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to the items stored in the storage space. A locking device in the form of a lock can prevent movement of the container or obstruct access to the storage space. A locking device in the form of a stop can be used to fix a shelf in the open position relative to the stationary furniture part. The locking device can generally also be used as a vibration and / or earthquake protection device.

[0071] Via a data interface - such as the data transfer module - information on the movement sequences of the container or on stored goods in the container or data on the electric motor or the locking device can be obtained.

[0072] By providing a power connection between the cabinet rails (or racks or drawer rails), a power source connected to both sides of the guide device can be dispensed with, whereby energy can be passed on directly from one side of the guide device to the other side of the guide device.

[0073] The connection device allows both disassembly and assembly of the container to be performed in a single process step. A separate connection of a power cable to the container or to the electric motor is not required.

[0074] Further details and advantages of the present invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings.

[0075] Fig. 1a, 1b show an arrangement according to a preferred embodiment, mounted on a furniture body and insulated from the furniture body with an enlarged detail in the area of ​​a current sink, in a perspective view, Fig. 2a-2g show an arrangement according to a further preferred embodiment in perspective views with enlarged detail sections in the area of ​​the connection of the electric motor,

[0076] Fig. 3 shows an arrangement according to the embodiment of Fig. 1b in a perspective view with an enlarged detail in the area of ​​a further current sink,

[0077] Fig . 4a-4 i Illustrations of a connection of a drive unit to a guide device with enlarged detail sections in the area of ​​a drawer rail and a carcass rail in perspective views .

[0078] Fig . la shows a piece of furniture comprising a container 1 in the form of a drawer and a fixed furniture part - designed as a furniture body .

[0079] The container 1 can be driven by a drive unit 2 from a closed position 38, an open position 39 or a position between the closed position 38 and the open position 39 completely or only partially in the direction of the open position 39 or the closed position 38.

[0080] In Fig. 1b it can be seen that the container 1 can be driven by an electric motor 4 of the drive unit 2.

[0081] The electric motor 4 is arranged on a container rear wall 6 of the container 1 and, in the use position 7 of the arrangement, is concealed behind the container rear wall 6, wherein the electric motor 4 can be slightly spaced from the container rear wall 6. Via the drive unit 2, force can be transmitted from the electric motor 4 to a drawer rail 8 of a guide device 9 arranged on the container 1 for the relative movement of the drawer rail 9 with respect to a body rail 10 of the guide device 9.

[0082] The arrangement comprises the drive unit 2, which is for the at least partially automated movement of the container 1 relative to the fixed furniture part 3, wherein the electric motor 4 of the drive unit 2 can be supplied with 230 V and comprises a control and / or regulating device 5 for controlling the electric motor 4.

[0083] The electric motor 4 and the drive unit 2 are arranged on the container 1 via a guide device 3 in such a way that the electric motor 4 is movement-coupled to the container 1, wherein the drive unit 2 comprises a connecting device 14 for the electric motor 4, via which the electric motor 4 can be detachably coupled to the drive unit 2. The electric motor 4 can be plugged or placed onto the drive unit 2 for fixing and is connected to a power supply via the drive unit 2 via a magnetic contact 15.

[0084] The connection device 14 comprises a magnet in the magnetic contact 15 for securing the electric motor 4 to the drive unit 2, wherein the magnetic contact 15 can be provided alternatively or additionally on the electric motor 4.

[0085] A current sink 16 in the form of a lighting device 20 in the form of a lamp is arranged on a front 24 of the container. The lamp is supplied with power via a top strip 40 arranged on a top side 33 of a side wall 25 of the container 1. The power of the lighting device 20 is drawn from the power grid and guided via the guide device 9.

[0086] The drive unit 2 is located over the entire extension path 11 of the

[0087] Container 1 in a continuous force-transmittable connection with the container 1, wherein the container 1 can be acted upon by the electric motor 4 of the drive unit 2 over the extension path 11 of the container 1 with force from the drive unit 2.

[0088] Three exemplary positions for current sinks 16 in the form of cameras 21 are schematically indicated on the container 1. The container 1 can comprise a separating means for dividing a storage space, or a separate separating means can be arranged on the container 1, wherein current sinks 16 can be arranged on the separating means, which are electrically connected to the side wall 25 or the connecting device 14 via a power line 17.

[0089] The housing of the electric motor 4 comprises a data interface 35, wherein the data interface 35 can transmit digital data sets to a terminal device (e.g., a smartphone) via radio signal transmission or by cable. The housing of the electric motor 4 comprises a memory unit 36 ​​and a computing unit 37. The memory unit 36, the computing unit 37, or the data interface 35 can generally be arranged at any position on the drive unit 2 or, for example, on the side wall 25.

[0090] A current sink 16 in the form of a sensor 45 and a current sink 16 in the form of a data transfer module 46 are arranged on the side wall 25 of the container 1. Further current sinks 16 can be provided, for example, as a lockable lid for the container, as a base step, or as a shelf. For example, the storage space of the container can be cooled or heated via a current sink 16 in the form of a temperature control device, wherein, with a current sink 16 as a disinfection device, the storage space can be protected from contamination or a clean atmosphere can be provided for the storage space. For example, the temperature control device (generally each current sink 16) can supply the storage space region by region or individually - for example, depending on a control and / or regulating device and / or via a separating means.

[0091] The current sinks 16 in the form of the data transfer module 46 and the sensor are arranged directly on the side wall 25. The current sink 16 in the form of the camera 21 is indirectly connected to the power source via the container rear wall 6. The current sink 16 in the form of the lamp 20 is indirectly connected to one of the two side walls 25 and the container rear wall 6 via a power line 17.

[0092] Fig. 2a shows an area between the attachment strip 40 (placeable or pluggable - optionally spaced from an upper side 33 of the side wall 25) and the lighting device 20, wherein a power line 17 is guided from the attachment strip 40 of the side wall 25 to the power sink 16 as a lamp in a front 24 of the container 24. In general, the power connection to the lamp can be made outside the front 24, the lamp being adjustable in height relative to a base wall 26 along the front 24. The base wall 26 defines a cover wall 27 for a further container arranged below the container 1, wherein the cover wall 27 can generally also be formed by the fixed furniture part 3.

[0093] Fig. 2b shows the container 1 comprising the drive unit 2 with the electric motor 4, wherein the enlarged detail in the area of ​​the connection of the electric motor 4 to the drive unit 2 and the transmission of current coming from a power source is shown. The current can be transmitted via the guide device 9 or the container 1 (the side wall 25 or the container rear wall 6). Figs. 2c, 2d and 2e illustrate the connection device 14 with the electric motor 4, a locking device 32 connected as an alternative to the electric motor 4 and before a connection of a desired movement technology for the container. In general, the locking device 32 can also be provided in combination with the electric motor 4 or at another position in the arrangement.If manual operation of the container 1 is desired, as an alternative to the electric motor 4, for example, a locking device 32 can be connected to the connection device (current-conducting).

[0094] The connection device 14 and the current interface 41 are suitable for connecting varying movement technologies or current sinks 16 to the container 1 in a modular manner or for electrically connecting them to the container 1 .

[0095] In Fig. 2c it can be seen that the electric motor 4 partially encompasses the side wall 25 in the region of a top strip 40, wherein the electric motor is electrically connected to the connecting device by a magnetic contact 15 and to the top strip 40 of the side wall 25 by a magnetic contact 15. The top strip 40 is electrically connected to the container rear wall 6 by a magnetic contact 15, although this is not absolutely necessary and current transmission to the side wall 25 can also be omitted. The electrically conductive connection can generally also be present apart from a magnetic connection.

[0096] In Fig. 2d it can be seen that the power line 17 is guided from the fixed furniture part 3 via the connecting device 14 for the electric motor 4 or the locking device 32 to the locking device 32 (or an electric motor 4 arranged on the connecting device 14) or is guided by means of the attachment strip 40 via the side wall 25 of the container 1 to the front 24 of the container 1.

[0097] The current is conducted along an upper side 33 of the side wall 25 in the use position 7 of the container 1 and at least partially within the side wall 25, with a current connection being formed between the attachment strip 40 of the side wall 25 and the container rear wall 6, which is designed as a plug-in connection. If the attachment strip 40 is pivoted in the direction of the storage space of the container, a current connection is established via the container rear wall 6 to the second side wall 25 (the second attachment strip 40). The connection process for the power lines 17 is generally arbitrary.

[0098] The locking device 32 of the drive unit 2 is intended to inhibit a movement of the container 1 relative to the fixed furniture part 3.

[0099] Fig. 2e shows that the connecting device 14 comprises a magnetic contact 15, via which the electric motor 4 can be arranged on the drive unit 2 and supplied with power. The magnetic contact 15 or a magnet can be arranged alternatively or additionally on the locking device 32 or the electric motor 4.

[0100] Fig. 2 f shows that a power line 17 is connected to the side wall 25 and arranged below the bottom wall 26 within a cable tray 18 to provide a power line section during movement of the container 1.

[0101] The arrangement comprising the two side walls 25 and the

[0102] Container rear wall 6 of the container 1 and the

[0103] The guide device 9 is designed in such a way that a current interface 41 (for example for the electric motor 4 or the locking device 32) is provided on the guide device 9 on the connection device 14, and four current interfaces 41 are provided on the container 1 for the two side walls 25 and the current-conducting connection of the container rear wall 6 arranged between the side walls 25. In general, the number of current interfaces 41 for the container 1 is arbitrary, and for example, current can only be transferred from the current interface 41 arranged on the connection device 14 to one side wall 25. It is also conceivable to dispense with the current interface 41 of the connection device 14 and to transfer current directly to the side wall 25 or the container rear wall 6.

[0104] The current interfaces 41 are provided for supplying current sinks 16 with energy and are motion-coupled to the container 1, wherein the current interfaces 41 are arranged behind the container rear wall 6 in the use position 7 of the arrangement. The two current interfaces 41 associated with the side walls 25 are arranged on the front side behind the respective side wall 25, wherein the current interfaces 41 of the container rear wall 6 are arranged adjacent to the side walls 25.

[0105] A current interface 41 is arranged on the guide device 9 in such a way that the container 1 is automatically coupled in a current-conducting manner to the current interface 41 by the alignment of the current interface 41 when the container 1 is mounted or dismounted on the guide device 9.

[0106] The power interfaces 41 comprise a magnetic contact 15, with which current sinks 16 can be electrically connected to a power source of the fixed furniture part 3. Fig. 2g shows a current sink 16 arranged on the container rear wall 6 in the form of a socket 22, which projects through the container rear wall 6. The power for the socket 22 can generally be obtained from the connection point 14, via the side wall 25 or the container rear wall 6 or from a power source - optionally guided via a power line 17 arranged on the guide device 3. Power lines 17 can generally lead away from the socket 22 for forwarding to other current sinks 16.

[0107] Fig. 3 schematically shows a wireless charger 23 in the form of an induction charger. However, the area can also be used, for example, to illuminate the area of ​​the container 1 via a current sink 16 in the form of an LED, an LED strip, or an LED surface.

[0108] Fig. 4a shows the guide device 9 with the side surfaces 25 and the container rear wall 6 connected thereto, wherein in the enlarged detail section one of two toothed racks 13 can be seen, which can also be designed as a toothed belt, for example.

[0109] In this embodiment, it is provided that two toothed racks 13 connected via a synchronization rod 12, arranged parallel and stationary relative to the carcass rails 10 are provided for synchronizing and lateral stabilizing a movement of the container 1 relative to the fixed furniture part 3 via the synchronization rod 12.

[0110] The synchronization rod 12 is driven directly by the electric motor 4 of the drive unit 2, so that the container 1 can be moved along the two racks 13. The electric motor 4 of the drive unit 2 (hidden for reasons of clarity) is arranged indirectly on a body rail 10 via one of the two racks 13. Fig. 4b shows the area of ​​the connecting device 14 on an enlarged scale, wherein when the electric motor 4 is connected to the drive unit 2, a power connection to the power system is automatically established via the magnetic contact 15.

[0111] The current interface 41 of the connection device 14 is electrically connected to the current interface 41 for the side wall 25, whereby current can be transmitted to the lamp 20 via the side wall 25. A top strip 40 of the side wall 25 is provided for this purpose, although this is not absolutely necessary. The side wall 25 has a side wall current interface 44 on a side wall end face 42 (here, a top strip end face), corresponding to the current interface 41 for the electrically conductive connection of the side wall 25 to the arrangement.

[0112] In general, current can be conducted directly from the power source or indirectly via the current interface 41 of the connecting device 14 to the container rear wall 6. An embodiment is shown, wherein the current interface 41 of the attachment strip 40 (of the side wall 25) is in electrically conductive connection with the current interface 41 of the container rear wall 6. For this purpose, the container rear wall 6 has a container rear wall current interface on both container rear wall end faces 45, corresponding to the side wall current interface for the electrically conductive connection of the container rear wall 6 to the arrangement.

[0113] The power line 17 for the current sink 16 is routed through the side wall 25 to the front 24 of the container 1 and the current sinks 16 arranged on the container. In this exemplary embodiment, a direct power connection exists between the two side walls 25 via the container's rear wall 26. All power interfaces 41 comprise a magnetic contact 15 for the detachable, current-conducting coupling of the current sinks 16, although this is not absolutely necessary. Generally, the power source is arranged on the fixed furniture part 3.

[0114] The power interfaces 41 are electrically connected to the power source via a power line 17 or cable drag 18 over an entire extension path 11 of the container 1 along the guide device 9.

[0115] The current interface 41 of the connecting device 14 is provided for securing the electric motor 4 or the locking device 32 via a magnetic connection. The connecting device 14 comprises an additional current interface 41 for the electrically conductive connection to the side wall 25.

[0116] The power line 17 or cable drag 18 is connected to the connection device 14 via a magnetic contact 15 and current can be passed on into the container 1 via the connection device 14.

[0117] Fig . 4c differs from Fig . 4a and Fig . 4b only in the extent of the enlarged detail section .

[0118] The synchronization rod 12 is in direct contact with the connecting device 14 via the housing and in direct force-transmitting interaction with the electric motor 4 .

[0119] The cable drag 18 is aligned along its longitudinal extent with its wider side parallel to the synchronization rod 12, so that the arrangement is particularly compact in the vertical direction and the thickness of the cable drag 18 can be guided below the synchronization rod 12 and the risk of a collision with the synchronization rod 12 is reduced.

[0120] The cable carrier 18 is arranged at a current interface 41 of the connecting device 14 via a magnetic contact 15, wherein current is passed on to the current interface 41 for the electric motor (or the locking device 32) and (within the connecting device 14) to the current interface 41 for the current sinks 16 of the container 1. The connecting device 14 acts, so to speak, as a current distributor of current supplied via the cable carrier 18 from the power source to different current sinks 16, wherein in general the container 1 functions analogously as a current distributor via the further current interfaces 41.

[0121] In Fig. 4d, the guide device 9 is shown viewed from the rear of the container, wherein the enlarged detailed view shows that the connecting device 14 is coupled in motion to the container 1 and can be automatically coupled in a current-conducting manner to a power source of the fixed furniture part 3 via a power line 17 in the cable tray 18 when the cable tray 18 is connected in a current-conducting manner to the power source of the fixed furniture part 3. The power source does not have to be directly accessible for connecting the electric motor 4 or for assembling the container 1.

[0122] The container 1 can be disassembled or assembled from the fixed furniture part 3 by decoupling or coupling via the connecting device 14.

[0123] The power line 17 and the cable tray 18 are routed along the cabinet rail 10 in conjunction with the rack 13. The power source arranged on the fixed furniture part 3 can generally be routed along the cabinet rail 10. The connection device 14 comprises a power interface 41 for the cable tray 18, a power interface for the electric motor 4 (or a locking device 32), and a power interface 41 for the automatic power connection during assembly of the container 1.

[0124] In use position 7 of the arrangement, a current interface 41 is oriented vertically upwards and a current interface 41 is oriented orthogonally thereto.

[0125] The side wall 25 comprises a side wall current interface for connection to the connection device 14 for power supply via the power source and a current interface 41 for connection to the container rear wall 6 via a container rear wall current interface of the container rear wall 6.

[0126] In Fig. 4e, the cable carrier 18, comprising the power line 17, is shown enlarged. Generally, only one cable carrier 18 needs to be provided, and power can be provided to the opposite side of the guide device 9 via a further power line 17 as a direct connection. The direct power connection can generally also be provided via the synchronization rod 12.

[0127] Fig. 4 f shows that the cable drag 18 can be removed from the guide device 9 and is in a current-conducting connection with the connecting device 14 in order to transport energy from a current-conducting connection, which is led via the guide device 9, to the power source to the electric motor 4. The power source can be connected in a stationary manner to the fixed furniture part 3. The power source can be designed as a socket or as a plug connection, wherein a magnetic contact 15 is also possible. The connecting device 14 comprises a further magnetic contact 15, with which current can be transmitted from the power source to the side wall 25 - in particular when the top strip 40 is connected. Alternatively or additionally, the side wall 25 can be connected to a magnetic contact 15 of the electric motor 4.

[0128] Fig. 4g shows the components involved in the movement transmission for the conversion of the force generated by the electric motor 4 via the rack 13 to the drawer rail 8.

[0129] The synchronization rod 12 comprises two gears 34, each meshing with one of the two racks 13, wherein one of the two gears 34 can be provided for coupling to the electric motor 4. In general, however, the structural design of the output from the electric motor 4 to the synchronization rod 12 is arbitrary and can, for example, be implemented via a belt. A meshing gear 34 assigned to the electric motor 4 for transmitting power to the synchronization rod 12 is also possible. It is also conceivable for the electric motor 4 to transmit power directly or immediately to the rack 13.

[0130] Fig. 4h shows that, through the connecting device 14—via two magnetic contacts 15—current can be supplied to the electric motor 4 and current can be supplied to the side wall 25 for current sinks 16 separate from the electric motor 4 (preferably arranged on the container 1). The magnetic contact 15 associated with the side wall 25 can be omitted if current is transmitted via the electric motor 4 to the side wall 25 (or the container rear wall 6).

[0131] The guide device 9 comprises the two carcass rails 10, the two drawer rails 8 which can be moved relative to the carcass rails 10, the synchronization rod 12 driven by the electric motor 4 of the drive unit 2 and the two toothed racks 13, wherein the synchronization rod 12 and the two toothed racks 13 can also be assigned to the drive unit 2.

[0132] Fig. 4i shows the guide device 9, wherein an adapter for the side wall 25 of the container 1 for the power supply is shown in an enlarged detail. For reasons of clarity, the socket 22 is removed from the intended position on the guide device 9, wherein the meshing gear 34 is visible on the side of the guide device 9 opposite the electric motor 4.

[0133] The connection device 14 for the electric motor 4 can be seen at the top right of the figure, while a coupling device of the attachment strip 40 for transmitting current to the side wall 25 and the rear wall 6 of the container is shown at the top left of the figure.

[0134] Starting from a power source arranged on the fixed furniture part 3, a power line 17 arranged on the container 1 and a power sink 16 arranged on the container 1 are provided, wherein the power line 17 runs via a carcass rail 10 arranged on the fixed furniture part 3, wherein the power line 17 can run directly between the two carcass rails 10 or racks 13 in connection with the fixed furniture part 3.

[0135] An exemplary method for assembling the arrangement can be explained as follows: The container 1 and the drive unit 2 are provided, wherein the electric motor 4 is detachably arranged on the connecting device 14 of the container 1 by plugging it on using the magnetic connection such that the electric motor 4 is motion-coupled to the container 1 during a relative movement between the container 1 and the fixed furniture part 3. Additional current sinks 16 of the container can be continuously supplied with power from the power source arranged on the fixed furniture part via the extension path 11.

[0136] The container 1 can be suspended from the fixed furniture part 3 via the guide device 9 in a single assembly step and automatically connected to a power source of the fixed furniture part 3, wherein the container 1 is simultaneously separated from the power source and the guide device 9 of the fixed furniture part 3 in a single disassembly process step.

[0137] Another exemplary method for assembling the arrangement can be carried out as follows: The side wall 25, the container rear wall 6 and the guide device 9 are provided, wherein the current interface 41 for supplying the current sink 16 is arranged on the guide device 9 or the container 1 in such a way that when the container 1 moves, the current interface 41 is moved along and the current interface 41 is arranged behind the container rear wall 6 or the side wall 25 in the use position 7 of the arrangement.

[0138] By connecting the container rear wall 6 or the side wall 25 to the container 1, a current-conducting connection can be established between the current interface 41 and the container rear wall 6 or the side wall 25 - for example from the side wall 25 to the container rear wall 6. For example, the current-conducting connection between the current interface 41 and the container rear wall 6 can be established by connecting the side wall 25, wherein the side wall 25 or a top strip 40 of the side wall 25 is pivoted in on the container 1. Analogously, the container rear wall 6 can be connected by pivoting in order to establish a current-conducting connection in the

[0139] arrangement or into the container.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Arrangement comprising a container (1), in particular a drawer, comprising two side walls (25) and a container rear wall (6), and a guide device (9) for the relative movement of the container (1) with respect to a stationary furniture part (3), in particular a furniture carcass, wherein at least one current interface (41) for supplying at least one current sink (16) with energy is arranged on the guide device (9) and / or the container (1) in a movement-coupled manner with the container (1), characterized in that the at least one current interface (41) is arranged in the use position (7) of the arrangement behind the container rear wall (6) and / or the side walls (25), preferably at the front behind one of the two side walls (25) of the container (1) and - at least one current interface (41) is arranged on the guide device (9) in such a way that the container (1) can be automatically coupled or decoupled in a current-conducting manner with or from the at least one current interface (41) during assembly or disassembly of the container (1) on the guide device (9) by the alignment of the at least one current interface (41) and / or - at least one current interface (41) comprises at least one magnet or magnetic contact (15) with which at least one current sink (16) can be electrically connected to a current source of the fixed furniture part (3).

2. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein in the use position (7) of the arrangement at least one current interface (41) is oriented vertically upwards and at least one current interface (41) is oriented orthogonally thereto, wherein preferably at least three current interfaces (41) are provided.

3. Arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one current interface (41) is electrically connected to at least one of the two side walls (25), preferably a top strip (40) of the side wall (25), wherein it is preferably provided that at least one current line (17) is guided through at least one of the two side walls (25) to a front (24) of the container (1) and / or to the at least one current sink (16) and / or there is a direct current connection between the two side walls (25), particularly preferably via the container rear wall (6).

4. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one current interface (41) comprises at least one magnet or magnetic contact (15) for the releasable current-conducting coupling of the at least one current sink (16) to a current source, preferably arranged on the fixed furniture part (3).

5. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one power interface (41) is connected in a current-conducting manner to a power source arranged on the fixed furniture part (3) via at least one power line (17) and / or cable drag (18), preferably over an entire pull-out path (11) of the container (1) along the guide device (9).

6. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one current interface (41) is arranged on a connection device (14) for an electric motor (4) or a locking device (32), wherein it is preferably provided that on the connection device (14) the at least one optionally present power line (17) and / or cable carrier (18), particularly preferably via at least one magnet or magnetic contact (15) , is connected in an electrically conductive manner.

7. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the guide device (9) comprises two carcass rails (10), two drawer rails (8) mounted displaceably relative to the two carcass rails (10), a synchronization rod (12), preferably driven by an electric motor (4) of at least one drive unit (2), and / or at least one toothed rack (13) or toothed belt.

8. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one current sink (16) is arranged, preferably directly, on at least one of the two side walls (25) and / or the container rear wall (6) and / or, preferably indirectly via at least one current line (17), is electrically connected to at least one of the two side walls (25) and / or the container rear wall (6).

9. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one drive unit (2) is provided for at least partially automated movement of the container (1) relative to the fixed furniture part (3), wherein the at least one drive unit comprises an electric motor (4), preferably supplied with 230 V, and a control and / or regulating device (5) for controlling the Electric motor (4) includes 10. Arrangement according to claim 6 and 9, wherein the electric motor (4) is detachably coupled or coupled to the connecting device (14) and / or - the electric motor (4) is arranged on the rear wall (6) of the container (1) and / or in the use position (7) of the arrangement, preferably concealed by the rear wall (6) of the container, behind the rear wall (6) of the container and / or - force can be transmitted by the electric motor (4) to a drawer rail (8) of the guide device (9) arranged on the container (1) for the relative movement of the drawer rail (9) with respect to a body rail (10) of the guide device (9).

11. Arrangement according to claim 9 or 10, wherein two toothed racks (13) or toothed belts, which can be connected or are connected via a synchronization rod (12), preferably arranged parallel and / or stationary relative to a possibly present carcass rail (10), are provided for synchronizing and / or lateral stabilizing a movement of the container (1) relative to the fixed furniture part (3), wherein the synchronization rod (12) is drivable, preferably directly, by the electric motor (4) of the at least one drive unit (2), so that the container (1) is movable along the two toothed racks (13) or toothed belts, wherein it is preferably provided that the at least one drive unit (2) is driven indirectly via one of the two toothed racks (13) or toothed belt is arranged on a body rail (10) and / or the synchronization rod (12) comprises a gear (34) meshing with one of the two toothed racks (13) or toothed belts and / or the electric motor (4).

12. Arrangement according to claim 6, wherein the connecting device (14) is coupled in motion to the container (1) and / or, preferably via a power line (17) or cable drag (18), is coupled in a current-conducting manner to a power source of the fixed furniture part (3), preferably automatically, wherein It is preferably provided that the container (1) can be dismantled or mounted from the fixed furniture part (3) by decoupling or coupling via the connecting device (14) and / or the power line (17), cable drag (18) or power source is guided on a body rail (10) or optionally present rack (13) or toothed belt.

13. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a power source arranged on the fixed furniture part (3), a power line (17) arranged at least in part on the container (1) and a power sink (16) arranged on the container (1) are provided.

14. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one current sink (16) is in the form - an electric motor (4) for a drive unit (2) and / or - a lighting device (20), preferably a lamp and / or LED strip and / or LED surface, and / or - a camera (21) and / or - a socket (22) and / or - a, preferably wireless, charger (23), preferably an induction charger, and / or - a locking device (32) and / or a lid for the container (1) and / or - a base step and / or a shelf and / or - a sensor (46) and / or a data transfer module (47), preferably arranged on a side wall (25) of the container (1), and / or - a temperature control device and / or a disinfection device for the container (1) is present.

15. Arrangement according to claim one of the preceding claims, wherein the current sink (16) is arranged on a front (24) and / or a container rear wall (6) and / or a side wall (25) and / or a bottom wall (26) and / or a top wall (27) of the container (1) and / or the fixed furniture part (3), wherein it is preferably provided that the container (1) and / or the fixed furniture part (3) comprises at least one separating means for dividing up a storage space on which the current sink (16) and / or the power line (17) is arranged.

16. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a locking device (32) is provided for inhibiting a movement of the container (1) relative to the fixed furniture part (3), wherein the locking device (32) can be arranged on the connecting device (14), preferably by the magnet or magnetic contact (15) of the connecting device (14), or comprises a magnet or magnetic contact (15) for arrangement on the connecting device (14).

17. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the container (1) comprises a data interface (35) and / or a storage unit (36) and / or a computing unit (37) and / or there is a, preferably direct, power connection between two body rails (10) arranged on the fixed furniture part (3).

18. Side wall (25) for a container (1), in particular top strip (40) for the side wall (25), for an arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the side wall (25), preferably on a Side wall end face (42) or a top strip end face, at least one side wall current interface corresponding to the at least one current interface (41) for the current-conducting connection of the side wall (25) to the arrangement.

19. Container rear wall (6) for a container (1) for an arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the container rear wall (6), preferably on a container rear wall end face (45), comprises at least one container rear wall current interface corresponding to the at least one side wall current interface for the current-conducting connection of the container rear wall (6) to the arrangement.

20. Furniture with at least one arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 17, in particular with at least one side wall (25) according to claim 18 and / or a container rear wall (6) according to claim 19.

21. A method for assembling an arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized by the following method steps: - the side wall (25), preferably according to claim 18, the container rear wall (6), preferably according to claim 19, and the guide device (9) are provided - the at least one current interface (41) for supplying the at least one current sink (16) is arranged on the guide device (9) or the container (1) in such a way that when the container (1) moves, the at least one current interface (41) is moved along and the at least one current interface (41) is arranged behind the container rear wall (6) and / or the side wall (25) in the use position (7) of the arrangement 22. Method according to claim 21, wherein the container rear wall (6) and / or the side wall (25) is arranged on the container (1) such that an electrically conductive connection is established between the at least one current interface (41), preferably a connecting device (14) arranged on the guide device (9), and the container rear wall (6) and / or the side wall (25), preferably from the side wall (25) to the container rear wall (6), wherein it is preferably provided that the electrically conductive connection between the at least one current interface (41) and the container rear wall (6) is established by connecting the side wall (25) and / or the side wall (25), particularly preferably the top strip (40), is pivoted onto the container (1).

23. Method according to claim 21 or 22, wherein an electric motor (4) is detachably arranged on a connecting device (14) of the container (1), in particular plugged on or connected via a magnetic connection, in such a way that the electric motor (4) is movement-coupled to the container (1) during a relative movement between the container (1) and a fixed furniture part (3), wherein it is preferably provided that the container (1) is driven by at least one drive unit (2) from a closed position (38), an open position (39) or a position between the closed position (38) and the open position (39) completely or only partially in the direction of the open position (39) or the closed position (38) via the electric motor (4).

24. Method according to one of claims 21 to 23, wherein the Container (1) on the fixed furniture part (3) via a Guide device (9) is hung and / or with a Power source of the fixed furniture part (3) is connected, preferably automatically, wherein, if necessary, the container (1) is separated from the power source and the fixed furniture part (3) simultaneously in a single disassembly process step in a subsequent process step.

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