Fitting for the movable mounting of a pivoting element
The fitting addresses the issue of increased manual effort by allowing adjustable pivot axis and force settings, enabling robust springs for varying weights with consistent closing force.
EP4764132A2Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-24JULIUS BLUM GMBH
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JULIUS BLUM GMBH
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing furniture fittings require higher spring forces for heavier furniture flaps, leading to increased manual effort in opening and closing, and lack flexibility in accommodating varying weights.
Method used
A fitting with an adjustable pivot axis and force adjustment mechanism, allowing independent or simultaneous adjustment of the spring force and pivot axis position, enabling the use of stronger springs without significantly altering the closing force.
Benefits of technology
Enables the use of robust springs for heavier elements while maintaining a consistent closing force, reducing user effort and accommodating a wider range of weights.
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Abstract
Fitting (4), designed as a furniture fitting or building fitting, for the movable mounting of a pivoting element (3), in particular a movable furniture part (3a), relative to a stationary structure (2), in particular a furniture carcass (2a), comprising: - at least one base body (5) to be attached to the stationary structure (2), - at least one adjusting arm (6) to be connected to the pivoting element (3), - at least one spring device (7) for applying force to the at least one adjusting arm (6), wherein the spring device (7) is mounted on the at least one base body (5) via at least one bearing device (14), - at least one transmission mechanism (9) for transmitting a force from the at least one spring device (7) to the at least one adjusting arm (6), wherein the transmission mechanism (9) has at least one transmission lever (9a) pivotable about a pivot axis (11),- at least one force adjustment device (8) for adjusting a force of the spring device (7) on the at least one adjusting arm (6), wherein at least one adjustment device (10), preferably separate from the at least one force adjustment device (8), is provided by which a position of the at least one pivot axis (11) of the at least one transmission lever (9a) relative to the base body (5) can be adjusted.
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