hinge

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hinge (1), in particular a furniture hinge, comprising: a stop part (2) by means of which the hinge (1) can be attached to a stationary furniture part (40); at least one joint lever (3); and a hinge pot (4) which is or can be arranged on the stop part (2) in a pivotable manner via the at least one joint lever (3), the at least one joint lever (3) being supported on the hinge pot (4) via at least one joint axle (5), the hinge pot (4) being attachable to a movable furniture part (41); and at least one damping device (6) for damping a relative movement between the stop part (2) and the hinge pot (4) between an open position (7) and a closed position (8) of the hinge (1). a hinge (1) including at least one shock absorber (6) having a linear damper (9) with a plunger (10) and a translationally movable plunger rod (11), the at least one shock absorber (6) being preferably arranged completely outside the hinge pot (4); and at least one operating element (12) for operating the at least one shock absorber (6), preferably integral and / or spatially separate from the at least one joint lever (3), particularly preferably at least in the open position (7), the at least one operating element (12) being rotatably, preferably externally, supported in the hinge pot (4), and the plunger rod (11) being substantially translationally movable relative to the linear damper (9) by rotation of the at least one operating element (12), preferably directly.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a hinge, in particular a furniture hinge, comprising a stop part by means of which the hinge can be attached to a stationary furniture part, at least one joint lever, a hinge pot which is or can be pivotally arranged on the stop part via the at least one joint lever, the at least one joint lever being supported on the hinge pot via at least one joint axis, the hinge pot being attachable to a movable furniture part, at least one damping device for damping the relative movement between the stop part and the hinge pot between an open position and a closed position of the hinge, the at least one damping device having a linear damper with a plunger and a translationally movable plunger rod, the at least one damping device being preferably arranged completely outside the hinge pot, and at least one operating element for operating the at least one damping device, which is preferably integral with and / or spatially separate from the at least one joint lever, particularly advantageously at least in the open position. The invention further relates to a piece of furniture comprising at least one such hinge.

[0002] Such a hinge is already known from WO 2016 / 102215, in which a linear damper with a linearly movable slider can be attached to the outside of a hinge pot, and a joint lever contacts the linearly movable slider through the hinge pot opening in order to operate the linear damper.

[0003] A disadvantage of the prior art is that the conversion of the rotational movement of the joint lever into the translational movement of the linearly movable slider results in an inconsistent damping stroke. Furthermore, the force distribution to the linearly movable slider is undesirable because the force vector resulting from the rotation of the joint lever is directed perpendicular to the plunger rod, which results in, among other things, high wear on the linearly movable slider and / or reduced force transmission to the linear damper. Furthermore, the complex geometry of the linearly movable slider is time-consuming and must be precisely adapted to the movement course of the joint lever in order to ensure the functionality of the hinge.

[0004] The objective technical problem of the present invention is therefore to provide an improved hinge compared to the prior art, in which the disadvantages of the prior art are at least partially eliminated and which is distinguished by a particularly compact construction and / or a particularly advantageous transmission of the rotational movement of the at least one joint lever to the plunger rod, thereby ensuring a particularly harmonious damping movement.

[0005] This problem is solved by the characteristic features of claim 1.

[0006] Therefore, according to the present invention, it is proposed that at least one operating element is rotatably, preferably externally, supported on the hinge pot, and that the plunger rod is movable substantially translationally relative to the linear damper, preferably directly, by rotation of the at least one operating element.

[0007] This allows for the first time that the limited structural space within the hinge pot is not substantially dependent on the structural configuration of the shock absorber and / or is not further restricted by the shock absorber, resulting in a particularly compact hinge.

[0008] Furthermore, the hinge can be flexibly adapted to modified shock absorbers, for example, varying geometries and / or dimensions.

[0009] A further positive feature arises in that a rotational movement of the at least one joint lever, which is initiated in the interior space of the hinge pot, can be transferred into a rotational movement of the at least one operating element, which has the advantage that, on the one hand, the conversion of the rotational movement of the joint lever into the rotational movement of the at least one operating element can be adapted depending on the requirements for the hinge (e.g., via the positioning of the point of application of the at least one joint lever on the at least one operating element and / or via the point of application of the plunger rod on the at least one operating element), and, on the other hand, a simple mechanism is provided by which the rotational movement within the hinge pot can be transferred to the area outside the hinge pot, making the assembly of the hinge itself and / or of the hinge to a movable furniture part particularly user-friendly.

[0010] Generally, at least one joint lever is able to contact the plunger rod, preferably directly, for example via a through engagement in a hinge pot opening.

[0011] Advantageously, the operation of the at least one shock absorber is exclusively translational, and generally the linear movement of the plunger rod relative to the linear damper can be superimposed on a pivoting movement of the at least one shock absorber, which can be locked or prevented, for example, via ramps on the hinge pot and / or hinge pot cover.

[0012] Advantageously, due to the kinematic connection between the at least one operating element and the at least one joint lever, in particular at least in a predetermined section or exclusively in a predetermined section, the rotational movement of the joint lever is transmitted to a linear movement of the plunger rod, preferably by direct contact between the plunger rod and the at least one operating element.

[0013] Advantageously, at least one operating element is spatially separated from the at least one joint lever and / or is in direct contact with the plunger rod of the linear damper in at least one section of movement.

[0014] As stated at the outset, the scope of protection also relates to furniture comprising at least one stationary furniture part and a movably supported furniture part, which is equipped with at least one hinge according to one of the preceding claims, the stop part of the hinge being arranged on the stationary furniture part and the hinge pot being arranged on the movable furniture part, in particular being integrated into the movable furniture part at least in a certain area.

[0015] Advantageously, the hinge is used in furniture cabinets with flaps, but the hinge can also generally be used in windows / window frames, doors / door frames or the like.

[0016] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0017] It is particularly advantageous if at least one operating element is arranged in a predetermined area within the hinge pot and in a predetermined area outside the hinge pot, and / or at least one joint lever is arranged in a predetermined area within the hinge pot and in a predetermined area outside the hinge pot.

[0018] This allows the force transmission from the inner space of the hinge pot to be further transmitted to the outer space of the hinge pot in a particularly advantageous manner.

[0019] According to an advantageous configuration of the invention, a hinge pot cover is provided, by which the at least one shock absorber and / or the at least one operating element can be preferably completely covered, at least in a predetermined area, and it is preferably provided that the hinge pot cover is clip-connectable or clip-connected onto the hinge pot and / or comprises at least one receiving area which advantageously corresponds to the geometric shape of the at least one shock absorber and / or the at least one operating element.

[0020] The hinge pot cover can reduce contamination of the at least one shock absorber and / or the at least one operating element so that the proper functioning of the hinge can be maintained over a longer service life, for example by preventing debris from reaching components located outside the hinge pot, such as the operating element or shock absorber, and / or from entering the interior space of the hinge pot when the hinge is in the use position.

[0021] If at least one shock absorber and / or at least one operating element is already pre-assembled externally to the hinge pot, the number of work steps in the final assembly can be reduced.

[0022] The hinge pot and / or the stop element advantageously comprises at least one mounting section, by means of which the hinge pot and / or the stop element can be fixed in position on the furniture part via the mounting means.

[0023] Particularly preferably, the hinge pot includes a slope or inclined surface oriented relative to the hinge pot bottom, on which the at least one shock absorber can be supported.

[0024] The linear damper may include a return spring and / or may be operatively connected to at least one operating element (e.g., via a form-fitting joint) so that return to the starting position before damping occurs automatically after damping has occurred.

[0025] Advantageously, it is provided that in the closed and / or open position of the hinge, at least one joint lever is arranged in the hinge pot in at least a predetermined area within the inner space of the hinge pot, and / or the outer space of the hinge pot is separated from the inner space of the hinge pot by a hinge pot wall which is preferably distinct from and / or spaced apart from a possibly present hinge pot cover, at least in a predetermined area, from a possibly present hinge pot cover.

[0026] It has proven advantageous if the hinge pot includes a recess, a hinge pot bottom and / or a support surface, and at least one damping device is arranged in at least a predetermined area in the recess of the hinge pot and / or on the support surface of the hinge pot, preferably such that the support surface forms an angle, particularly preferably an acute angle, with the hinge pot bottom.

[0027] The notch can cause a more convenient support of the at least one buffer device and / or the at least one operating element, and the mounting surface can support the at least one buffer device like a support against undesired pivoting movements.

[0028] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that at least one operating element extends into the hinge pot through the hinge pot opening and / or at least one joint lever protrudes from the hinge pot through the hinge pot opening.

[0029] This allows a force transmission from the interior space of the hinge pot to the exterior space of the hinge pot, with at least one operating element being particularly advantageously arranged on the exterior, laterally of the hinge pot.

[0030] It has proven to be advantageous if at least one operating element is supported on the hinge pot so as to be rotatable about an axis, preferably about at least one joint axis, and the rotational movement of the at least one operating element can be converted into a linear movement of the plunger rod of the linear damper, and preferably the at least one operating element comprises a profiled portion, particularly preferably convex, in the direction of the control cam and / or the plunger of the linear damper.

[0031] The control cam and / or the profiled portion are advantageously formed convexly in the direction of the plunger rod, so as to ensure a particularly harmonious damping movement.

[0032] An advantageous variant of the invention consists in that at least one operating element is designed as a curved, preferably substantially U-shaped, sheet metal part or plastic part.

[0033] If the at least one operating element is U-shaped, the support at the hinge pot and / or the contact with the plunger rod can be realized particularly conveniently.

[0034] In one embodiment of the invention, at least one transmission device is provided, by means of which the rotational movement of at least one joint lever can be converted into at least one operating element, and preferably the at least one transmission device is arranged in the hinge pot.

[0035] The at least one transmission device can be used to trigger the actuation of the linear damper exclusively in a predetermined section via the at least one operating element, and the at least one transmission device can be configured to contact the at least one operating element in accordance with the geometric shape of the at least one operating element in at least a predetermined region. For example, the at least one transmission device can include a control disk and / or a receptacle for at least one joint lever for the at least one operating element.

[0036] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the at least one transmission device is formed in a non-contact manner with respect to the at least one operating element in a first movement segment starting from the open position of the hinge in the direction towards the closed position of the hinge, and / or is preferably in contact with the at least one operating element in a second movement segment following the first movement segment, and it is preferably provided that the at least one damping device is operable by the at least one transmission device, advantageously exclusively in the second movement segment.

[0037] This ensures that the damping of the hinge is carried out from a specific angle of the at least one joint lever or exclusively in a specific movement section. In the second movement section, the at least one joint lever preferably reaches an angle at which the at least one transmission device contacts the at least one operating element for activating the damping, in which case the transmission device can generally be omitted and the at least one operating element can be included in the at least one joint lever for directly operating the plunger rod.

[0038] Advantageously, the damping of the hinge is performed in the direction from the open position towards the closed position, in which case, generally alternatively or additionally, the damping of the hinge can be performed in the direction from the closed position towards the open position, in particular by means of two movement segments.

[0039] It is further advantageously provided that the at least one transmission device is rotatably arranged on an axis, preferably on at least one joint axis, and / or is formed as a preferably integral part of at least one joint lever.

[0040] For example, the at least one transmission device may be arranged at the free end of the at least one joint lever and / or may be mounted around an axis (in a dual-function sense).

[0041] In another embodiment, at least one transmission device may comprise a profiled portion, preferably formed as an undercut, for accommodating the control cam and / or the at least one operating element.

[0042] This makes it particularly advantageously possible to provide a kinematic connection, preferably in a predetermined section, with at least one operating element, and the control cam and / or the profiled portion can be adapted to the desired damping stroke.

[0043] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the at least one joint lever comprises at least one transmission device and / or is arrangable or arranged on the at least one operating element indirectly via the at least one transmission device, preferably by a rotational movement of the at least one joint lever.

[0044] According to an advantageous configuration of the invention, it is provided that at least one operating element is arranged for the most part outside the hinge pot and / or comprises a coupling device, with which at least one transmission device can contact in order to damp the hinge.

[0045] Via this coupling device, the rotational movement of the at least one joint lever can be transmitted to the at least one operating element, and the rotational movement of the at least one operating element initiated thereby causes the linear damper to be operated.

[0046] Advantageously, it is provided that the coupling device is formed in the form of a web oriented preferably substantially parallel to the at least one joint axis, the web protruding laterally from the at least one operating element.

[0047] The hinge pot can be particularly advantageously pierced by the web, which can be configured to be closed to a large extent.

[0048] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the coupling device projects into the hinge pot through an elongated hole, which is preferably in the form of a ring segment, and preferably has a free end.

[0049] The slots can allow the transmission of rotary movements and, by their extension, can define stops, for example as limits for the damping stroke of a linear damper.

[0050] One advantageous variant of the present invention is that the at least one operating element is connected to the plunger rod via an extension rod, preferably arranged transversely and / or perpendicularly to the plunger rod, and preferably provided that the plunger rod is arranged, at least in a predetermined area, in an opening or recess of the at least one operating element for movingly connecting the plunger rod to the at least one operating element.

[0051] The opening or recess is preferably spaced from the axis, and by varying the distance from the axis, the transmission ratio of the rotational movement of the at least one joint lever to the linear movement of the plunger rod can be adjusted, since different torques are transmitted to the linear damper.

[0052] By connecting the at least one operating element and the extension rod via an opening or recess, a particularly secure connection can be ensured, in which case undesired slippage of the plunger rod relative to the at least one operating element is effectively prevented.

[0053] It is particularly advantageous if at least one joint axis is formed in the form of a rivet connected to the hinge pot and / or in the form of a clip connected to the hinge pot, preferably if the clip forms a further joint axis for a further joint lever.

[0054] Further details and advantages of the invention are explained in detail below in conjunction with the description of the drawings with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0055] [Figure 1a] 1 is a perspective view of a hinge according to a particularly advantageous embodiment; [Figure 1b] 1 is an exploded view of a hinge according to a particularly preferred embodiment; [Figure 2a] 1b is a perspective view of the components of the hinge according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1a; FIG. [Figure 2b] 1b is a cross-sectional view of the components of the hinge according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1a; [Figure 2c] FIG. 1b is a side view of the components of the hinge according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1a. [Figure 3a] 1b and 1c show side and perspective views of the hinge according to the embodiment of FIG. 1a without the hinge pot cover and in one position between the open and closed positions of the hinge; [Figure 3b] 1b and 1c show side and perspective views of the hinge according to the embodiment of FIG. 1a without the hinge pot cover and in different positions between the open and closed positions of the hinge; [Figure 4a] 1b and 1c show side and perspective views of the hinge according to the embodiment of FIG. 1a without the hinge pot cover and in further positions between the open and closed positions of the hinge; [Figure 4b] 1b and 1c show side and perspective views of the hinge according to the embodiment of FIG. 1a without the hinge pot cover and in further positions between the open and closed positions of the hinge; [Figure 5a] 10 is an exploded view of a hinge according to another particularly advantageous embodiment; FIG. [Figure 5b] 10A and 10B are side and perspective views of a particularly advantageous alternative embodiment of a hinge, with enlarged details shown; [Figure 6a]5b and 5c show side and perspective views of the embodiment of the hinge shown in FIG. 5a in one of two different positions between the open and closed positions of the hinge; [Figure 6b] 5b and 5c show side and perspective views of the hinge according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5a in the other of two different positions between the open and closed positions of the hinge; [Figure 7] FIG. 1 shows a piece of furniture with two hinges for movably supporting a swivel element of the piece of furniture.

[0056] Figure 1a shows a hinge 1 in the form of a furniture hinge, which comprises a stop part 2 (see Figure 7) by means of which the hinge 1 can be attached to a stationary furniture part 40, and two joint levers 3, the first joint lever 3 covering another joint lever 39 in Figure 1a. The hinge 1 further comprises a hinge pot 4, which is arranged on the stop part 2 so as to be pivotable via the two joint levers 3. Generally, only one joint lever 3 may be provided. The joint lever 3 (and the further joint lever 39) together with the hinge pot 4 are supported via a joint axis 5, and the hinge pot 4 can be attached to a movable furniture part 41.

[0057] Figure 1b shows an exploded view of the components involved in the hinge 1, with the operating element 12 being formed as a U-shaped bent sheet metal part 25. However, the operating element 12 may generally also be formed as a plastic part (for example in the embodiment according to Figure 5a).

[0058] The hinge 1 includes a damping device 6 for damping the relative movement between the stop part 2 and the hinge pot 4 between the open position 7 and the closed position 8 of the hinge 1. The damping device 6 is arranged outside and laterally of the hinge pot 4. The damping device 6 has a linear damper 9 with a plunger 10 and a plunger rod 11 that is translationally movable relative to the linear damper 9. The plunger rod 11 is connected to the plunger 10 for damping the hinge 1. The joint axis 5 that is important for transmitting the damping movement is shown in the drawings as axis 22. Generally, a further damping device 6 can also be provided, which is arranged on the hinge pot 4, for example, symmetrically or mirror-symmetrically about the longitudinal extension of the hinge 1.

[0059] The hinge 1 comprises an integrally formed separate operating element 12 for operating at least one shock absorber 6, which operating element 12 is spatially spaced from the joint lever 3 in the open position 7 and contacts the joint lever 3 in the closed position 8. The shock absorber 6 is arranged completely outside the hinge pot 4.

[0060] 2a shows the arrangement of the shock absorber 6 and the operating element 12 relative to the hinge pot cover 13. The hinge pot cover 13 can cover the shock absorber 6 and the operating element 12. The hinge pot cover 13 has attachment means on its periphery facing the joint lever 3, by means of which the hinge pot cover 13 can be clipped onto the hinge pot 4, with a receiving area 14 formed to correspond to the geometric shape of the shock absorber 6 and the operating element 12.

[0061] Figure 2b shows the arrangement shown in Figure 2a in a cross section taken through the centre of the hinge pot cover 13. The hinge pot cover 13 has a further bearing surface 44 on which the shock absorber 6 can rest when the hinge 1 is in the operating position.

[0062] 2c shows the hinge 1 without the hinge pot cover 13. The hinge pot 4 includes a cutout 18, a hinge pot bottom 19, and a mounting surface 20. The shock absorber 6 is disposed within the cutout 18 of the hinge pot 4 and on the mounting surface 20 of the hinge pot 4. The mounting surface 20 forms an acute angle 21 with the hinge pot bottom 19.

[0063] The resting surface 20 may be oriented parallel to another resting surface 44 of the hinge pot cover 13, whereby the shock absorber 6 has a fixed seat in the hinge pot 4, or may be positioned relative to the other resting surface 44 in such a way that an easy rotational movement of the shock absorber 6 is allowed, superimposed on the translational movement of the plunger rod 11. Generally, however, the resting surface 20 or the other resting surface 44 is not necessarily required.

[0064] It may be provided that the operating element 12 protrudes into the hinge pot 4 through the hinge pot opening 45 and is generally arranged exclusively outside the hinge pot 4, and that the joint lever 3 protrudes from the hinge pot 4 through the hinge pot opening 45 and is arranged in a certain area inside the hinge pot 4 and in a certain area outside the hinge pot 4. Generally, it is also conceivable that the operating element 12 is formed by the joint lever 3 and that the rotational movement is transmitted directly to the plunger rod 11 of the shock absorber 6.

[0065] The rotational movement of the operating element 12 is exerted by the plunger rod 11 at the profiled portion 24, whereby by changing the distance of the profiled portion 24 from the axis 22 the transmission ratio can be changed.

[0066] The rotational movement of the joint lever 3 is acted upon at the coupling device 29 by the operating element 12, and the transmission ratio can be changed by changing the distance of the coupling device 29 from the shaft 22 (or by positioning the transmission device 26 at the joint lever 3).

[0067] Advantageously, the scanning of the rotary movement takes place at the free end of the joint lever 3 and / or the operating element 12 .

[0068] FIG. 3 a shows that the operating element 12 is arranged on the hinge pot 4 both within the hinge pot 4 in a given area and outside the hinge pot 4 in a given area.

[0069] The operating element 12 is rotatably supported externally in the hinge pot 4 via a joint axis 5 in the form of an axis 22 (formed by a clip 37). The plunger rod 11 is translationally movable relative to the linear damper 9 directly by rotation of the operating element 12 (possibly with an easy pivoting movement of the plunger rod 11 and the linear damper 9).

[0070] The hinge 1 includes a transmission device 26 by means of which the rotary movement of the joint lever 3 can be transferred to the operating element 12. In the present example, the transmission device is arranged in the hinge pot 4.

[0071] The transmission device 26 is configured so as not to come into contact with the operating element 12 in a first movement segment 27 starting from the open position 7 of the hinge 1 in the direction towards the closed position 8 of the hinge 1, which in the illustrated state is in the first movement segment 27. The transmission device 26 comes into contact with the operating element 12 in a second movement segment 28 following the first movement segment 27 in the direction towards the closed position 8 of the hinge 1 (see FIG. 3b).

[0072] The transmission device 26 comprises a control cam 23 and a profiled portion 24 present in the form of an undercut 43 for accommodating the operating element 12 .

[0073] FIG. 3 b shows the hinge 1 at the start of the second motion segment 28 , in which the damper 6 is actuated exclusively by the transmission device 26 .

[0074] The joint lever 3 is arranged in the hinge pot 4 in an internal space 15 of the hinge pot 4 in a predetermined area when the hinge 1 is in the closed position 8 or the open position 7. An external space 16 of the hinge pot 4 is separated from the internal space 15 of the hinge pot 4 by a hinge pot wall 17 that is separate from the hinge pot cover 13 and spaced apart from the hinge pot cover 13 in a predetermined area.

[0075] 4a shows that the operating element 12 is rotatably mounted on the hinge pot 4 about an axis 22 in the form of one of the joint axes 5. The rotational movement of the operating element 12 can be converted into a linear movement of the plunger rod 11 of the linear damper 9. The operating element 12 comprises a control cam 23 that is convex in the direction of the plunger rod 11 and a profiled portion 24 that is convex in the direction of the plunger 10 of the linear damper 9.

[0076] The transmission device 26, which is rotatably positioned on the shaft 22, is formed as a materially connected part of the joint lever 3 and is therefore an integral part of the joint lever 3. However, in general the transmission device 26 can also be formed as a separate component of the hinge 1 or can interact indirectly with the joint lever 3.

[0077] During the closing movement of the hinge 1, the joint lever 3 rotates in a first movement segment 27 about the joint axis 5 until the transmission device 26 contacts the operating element 12, and during a second movement segment 28 the operating element 12 is kinematically coupled and rotates together, thereby initiating damping via the plunger rod 11. Generally, this kinematic coupling for damping the hinge 1 is alternatively or additionally possible also during the opening movement of the hinge 1.

[0078] The operating element 12 is arranged for the most part outside the hinge pot 4 (in the outer space 16) and projects into the inner space 15 of the hinge pot 4. The operating element 12 includes a coupling device 29, with which the transmission device 26 can contact in order to damp the hinge 1.

[0079] The coupling device 29 is formed in the form of a web 30 oriented parallel to the joint axis 5 , which projects laterally from the operating element 12 .

[0080] The coupling device 29 projects into the hinge pot 4 through an elongated hole 32 as a hinge pot opening 45, which is in the form of a ring segment 31. The coupling device 29 has a free end 33.

[0081] 4b differs from FIG. 4a only in that the hinge 1 is in the closed position 8. The cushioning stroke of the shock absorber 6 has ended, and in this case the return of the shock absorber 6 to its starting position can generally be brought about by a return spring or via a kinematic connection with the operating element 12.

[0082] 5a shows another advantageous embodiment of the hinge 1 in an exploded view. The operating element 12 is connected to the plunger rod 11 via an extension rod 34 arranged perpendicular to the plunger rod 11. The extension rod 34 of the plunger rod 11 is arranged in a predetermined area in an opening 35 of the operating element 12 for the movement connection of the plunger rod 11 to the operating element 12. The opening 35 may generally be formed as a recess for arranging the extension rod 34 in the operating element 12.

[0083] Two of the joint axes 5 are present in the form of rivets 36 connected to the hinge pot 4, and two of the joint axes 5 are formed as clips 37 connected to the hinge pot 4. The clips 37 form the axis 22 and a further joint axis 38 for a further joint lever 39. However, the axis 22 may generally also be formed via rivets 36.

[0084] 5b shows that the jointed lever 3 includes a transmission device 26. Generally, it is possible that the jointed lever 3 can be positioned on the operating element 12 by a rotational movement of the jointed lever 3 indirectly via the transmission device 26.

[0085] 6a shows the hinge in the second movement section 28. The rotation of the joint lever 3 is transmitted to the operating element 12 via a coupling device 29, and the plunger rod 11 is moved translationally for damping due to the arrangement of the extension rod 34 in the opening 35. Generally, a superposition of linear and rotational movements of the damping device 6 may be caused during damping.

[0086] 6b differs from FIG. 6a simply in that the hinge is in the closed position 8. The end of the shock absorber stroke of the shock absorber 6 can be triggered, for example, by contact between the joint lever 3 and the hinge pot 4 and / or via a stop in the elongated hole 32.

[0087] 7 shows a piece of furniture 42. The piece of furniture 42 includes a stationary furniture part 40 and a furniture part 41 with two hinges 1 movably supported on the stationary furniture part 40. The stopper part 2 of the hinge 1 is arranged on the stationary furniture part 40. The hinge pot 4 of the hinge 1 is arranged on the movable furniture part 41, and the hinge pot 4 is integrated into the movable furniture part 41.

[0088] However, the hinge 1 is not limited to use in furniture 42. The hinge 1 can be used in windows or doors as well, for example.

Claims

1. A hinge (1), a stopper part (2) by means of which the hinge (1) can be attached to a stationary furniture part (40); - at least one joint lever (3), - a hinge pot (4) which is or can be arranged on the stop part (2) so as to be pivotable via the at least one joint lever (3), which at least one joint lever (3) is supported on the hinge pot (4) via at least one joint axis (5), and which can be attached to a movable furniture part (41); - at least one damping device (6) for damping the relative movement between the stopper part (2) and the hinge pot (4) between the open position (7) and the closed position (8) of the hinge (1), said at least one damping device (6) comprising a linear damper (9) with a plunger (10) and a translationally movable plunger rod (11), said at least one damping device (6) being arranged outside the hinge pot (4); - at least one operating element (12) integral with said at least one joint lever (3) or spatially separate from said at least one joint lever (3), at least in said open position (7), for operating said at least one shock absorber (6); In a hinge (1) comprising The hinge (1) is characterized in that the at least one operating element (12) is rotatably supported in the hinge pot (4), the plunger rod (11) is movable substantially translationally directly relative to the linear damper (9) by rotation of the at least one operating element (12), and the at least one operating element (12) is arranged in the hinge pot (4) within a predetermined area and outside the hinge pot (4) in the open position (7) and the closed position (8).

2. The hinge (1) of claim 1, wherein the hinge (1) is a furniture hinge.

3. A hinge (1) as described in claim 1, wherein the at least one buffer device (6) is positioned entirely outside the hinge pot (4).

4. A hinge (1) as described in claim 1, wherein the at least one operating element (12) is rotatably supported on the outside of the hinge pot (4).

5. 2. The hinge (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one joint lever (3) is arranged within the hinge pot (4) in a predetermined area and outside the hinge pot (4) in a predetermined area.

6. 2. The hinge (1) according to claim 1, further comprising a hinge pot cover (13) which covers the at least one shock absorber (6) and / or the at least one operating element (12) at least in a predetermined area.

7. A hinge (1) as described in claim 6, wherein the hinge pot cover (13) completely covers the at least one buffer device (6) and / or the at least one operating element (12).

8. A hinge (1) as described in claim 6, wherein the hinge pot cover (13) is clip-connectable or clip-connected onto the hinge pot (4) and / or includes at least one accommodating area (14).

9. A hinge (1) as described in claim 6, wherein the hinge pot cover (13) is clip-connectable or clip-connected onto the hinge pot (4) and / or includes at least one accommodating area (14) corresponding to the geometric shape of the at least one buffer device (6) and / or the at least one operating element (12).

10. 2. The hinge (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one joint lever (3) is arranged in the hinge pot (4) in at least a predetermined area thereof in an internal space (15) of the hinge pot (4) in the closed position (8) and / or in the open position (7) of the hinge (1), and / or an external space (16) of the hinge pot (4) is separated from the internal space (15) of the hinge pot (4) by a hinge pot wall (17).

11. A hinge (1) as described in claim 1, wherein the outer space (16) of the hinge pot (4) is separated from the inner space (15) of the hinge pot (4) by a hinge pot wall (17) that is separate from the hinge pot cover (13) and / or spaced apart from the hinge pot cover (13) at least in a predetermined area.

12. 2. The hinge (1) according to claim 1, wherein the hinge pot (4) includes a recess (18), a hinge pot bottom (19) and / or a support surface (20), and the at least one shock absorber (6) is arranged in at least a predetermined area within the recess (18) of the hinge pot (4) and / or on the support surface (20) of the hinge pot (4).

13. A hinge (1) as described in claim 12, wherein the support surface (20) forms an angle (21) with respect to the hinge pot bottom (19).

14. A hinge (1) as described in claim 13, wherein the angle (21) is an acute angle.

15. 2. The hinge (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one operating element (12) extends into the hinge pot (4) through a hinge pot opening (45) and / or the at least one joint lever (3) protrudes from the hinge pot (4) through the hinge pot opening (45).

16. 2. The hinge (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one operating element (12) is supported in the hinge pot (4) so ​​as to be rotatable about an axis (22), and the rotational movement of the at least one operating element (12) can be converted into a linear movement of the plunger rod (11) of the linear damper (9).

17. A hinge (1) as described in claim 16, wherein the axis (22) is the at least one joint axis (5).

18. A hinge (1) as described in claim 16, wherein the at least one operating element (12) includes a contoured portion (24) in the direction of a control cam (23) and / or the plunger (10) of the linear damper (9).

19. A hinge (1) as described in claim 18, wherein the contoured portion (24) is convex.

20. 2. The hinge (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one operating element (12) is formed as a curved sheet metal part (25) or a plastic part.

21. A hinge (1) as described in claim 20, wherein the sheet metal portion (25) or plastic portion is U-shaped.

22. 2. The hinge (1) according to claim 1, further comprising at least one transmission device (26) by means of which the rotational movement of the at least one joint lever (3) can be transferred to the at least one operating element (12).

23. A hinge (1) as described in claim 22, wherein the at least one transmission device (26) is arranged within the hinge pot (4).

24. 23. The hinge (1) according to claim 22, wherein the at least one transmission device (26) is configured in a first movement section (27) in a direction starting from the open position (7) of the hinge (1) toward the closed position (8) of the hinge (1) so as not to contact the at least one operating element (12) and / or in a second movement section (28) in a direction starting from the open position (7) of the hinge (1) toward the closed position (8) of the hinge (1).

25. A hinge (1) as described in claim 24, wherein the second motion segment (28) follows the first motion segment (27).

26. A hinge (1) as described in claim 24, wherein the at least one buffer device (6) is operable in the second motion section (28) by the at least one transmission device (26).

27. ​​A hinge (1) as described in claim 24, wherein the at least one buffer device (6) is operable only in the second motion section (28) by the at least one transmission device (26).

28. 23. The hinge (1) according to claim 22, wherein the at least one transmission device (26) is rotatably arranged on an axis (22) and / or is formed as part of the at least one joint lever (3).

29. A hinge (1) as described in claim 28, wherein the axis (22) is the at least one joint axis (5).

30. A hinge (1) as described in claim 22, wherein the at least one transmission device (26) is formed as an integral part of the at least one joint lever (3).

31. 23. Hinge (1) according to claim 22, wherein the at least one transmission device (26) comprises a profiled portion (24) for accommodating a control cam (23) and / or the at least one operating element (12).

32. A hinge (1) as described in claim 31, wherein the specially shaped portion (24) is formed as an undercut (43).

33. 23. The hinge (1) according to claim 22, wherein said at least one joint lever (3) comprises said at least one transmission device (26).

34. A hinge (1) as described in claim 33, wherein the at least one joint lever (3) is positionable or positioned indirectly on the at least one operating element (12) via the at least one transmission device (26).

35. A hinge (1) as described in claim 33, wherein the at least one joint lever (3) is positionable or positioned indirectly on the at least one operating element (12) via the at least one transmission device (26) by rotational movement of the at least one joint lever (3).

36. 23. The hinge (1) according to claim 22, wherein the at least one operating element (12) is arranged largely outside the hinge pot (4) and / or comprises a coupling device (29) with which the at least one transmission device (26) can contact in order to damp the hinge (1).

37. 37. Hinge (1) according to claim 36, wherein the coupling device (29) is formed in the form of a web (30), which projects laterally from the at least one operating element (12).

38. A hinge (1) as described in claim 37, wherein the web (30) is oriented parallel to the at least one joint axis (5).

39. 37. Hinge (1) according to claim 36, wherein the coupling device (29) projects into the hinge pot (4) through an elongated hole (32).

40. A hinge (1) as described in claim 39, wherein the long hole (32) is in the form of a circular ring segment (31).

41. A hinge (1) as described in claim 39, wherein the connecting device (29) has a free end (33).

42. 2. The hinge (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one operating element (12) is coupled to the plunger rod (11).

43. A hinge (1) as described in claim 1, wherein the at least one operating element (12) is connected to the plunger rod (11) via an extension rod (34) arranged transversely and / or perpendicularly to the plunger rod (11).

44. A hinge (1) as described in claim 42, wherein the plunger rod (11) is positioned within an opening (35) or recess in the at least one operating element (12) to movably connect the plunger rod (11) to the at least one operating element (12), at least in a predetermined area.

45. 2. The hinge (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one joint axis (5) is formed in the form of a rivet (36) connected to the hinge pot (4) and / or in the form of a clip (37) connected to the hinge pot (4).

46. A hinge (1) as described in claim 45, wherein the clip (37) forms another joint axis (38) for another joint lever (39).

47. A piece of furniture (42) comprising at least one stationary furniture part (40) and a movably supported furniture part (41), the piece of furniture (42) comprising at least one hinge (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 46, wherein a stop part (2) of the hinge (1) is arranged on the stationary furniture part (40) and a hinge pot (4) is arranged on the movable furniture part (41).

48. Furniture (42) as described in claim 47, wherein the hinge pot (4) is incorporated into the movable furniture part (41) at least in a predetermined area.

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