Furniture hinges

Abstract

The furniture hinge (1) comprises a fixed part (2) having a substantially flat shape and a movable part (5), the fixed part (2) being configured to be inserted into a seat part (3) provided within the thickness of a horizontal wall (4) of the furniture, the movable part (5) being connectable to a door (7), and the hinge (1) comprising an operation control device (39) for controlling the closing / opening operation of the hinge (1) and a drive member (40) for driving the operation control device (39). The motion control device (39) is located entirely within one of the fixed part (2) or the movable part (5) of the hinge, and the drive member (40) is movably supported on the other of the fixed part (2) or the movable part (5) of the hinge and is operatively connected to or actuated by said one of the fixed part (2) or the movable part (5) in which the motion control device (39) is located, and cooperates with the motion control device (39) independently of the articulation devices (11-14, 54) of the hinge.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a non-visible hinge for furniture doors and the like, and in particular to a hinge having a fixing portion or wing adapted to be inserted into a seat provided within the thickness of a substantially horizontal wall of the furniture. [Background technology]

[0002] In the field of furniture, hinges comprising a fixed part or wing and a movable part are commonly used to support and rotate furniture doors. The fixed part or wing can be connected to the body of the furniture, and the movable part consists of a box-like body that can be connected to the door. The fixed part or wing and the movable part are pivotally articulated to each other via at least one rotation axis, more preferably via an articulation system including an articulation axis and an articulated rocker. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] To bring the door into and hold it in the closed position, the hinge also includes suitable resilient means designed to bias the hinge itself in the closing direction.

[0004] Due to the presence of these resilient means, the door, in response to the closed position, strikes against the body of the furniture, causing undesirable noise.

[0005] To solve this problem, it has been proposed to employ speed reducers, for example various linear or rotary speed reducers, which are associated with one of the hinge parts to slow down the closing movement of the hinge itself.

[0006] As part of the continuing evolution of furniture design, completely invisible hinges have been proposed, in which the fixing part has a flat form that is inserted into a seat obtained within the thickness of the upper or lower wall of the furniture, and the rocker also has a flat form and extends according to the plane in which the fixing part is located.

[0007] To slow down such completely invisible hinges, it has been proposed to provide an externally mounted deceleration device on an extension of the fixed part of the hinge. The deceleration device has an operating part that protrudes from the front side of the furniture, such as a tip connected to a shock absorber rod, and is directly actuated by the moving part of the hinge. However, this solution is functionally insufficient because the presence of the external shock absorber increases the overall size of the fixed part of the hinge. In addition, the moving part of the hinge comes into contact with the operating part of the deceleration device only in the final stage of the closing movement. Therefore, it is not possible to effectively slow down the closing movement of the door.

[0008] To overcome these problems, another solution was proposed in international application WO2016174071, in which the reduction gear is housed inside the fixed part of the hinge and is actuated by one of the two rockers, either directly or indirectly via a transmission mechanism.

[0009] However, such a solution may impose constraints on the shape of the rocker and limit the opening movement of the hinge.

[0010] Furthermore, this solution is not applicable if the hinge does not include a rocker, for example a hinge that has one articulation axis as the only means of connection between the fixed and moving parts of the hinge.

[0011] These problems also exist in the case of hinges with elastic means that are used to open the door instead of the retarder in furniture without handles. Indeed, also in such known hinges, the elastic opening means are actuated directly or indirectly by the rocker of the hinge.

[0012] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an invisible hinge for furniture doors or the like, which hinge has fixing parts or wings shaped to be inserted into a seat formed within the thickness of a substantially horizontal wall of the furniture, and which has a deceleration device or elastic release means that can be operated simply and universally without the intervention of a hinge articulation rocker, and which can operate effectively in all cases. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] According to various general embodiments, the above object can be achieved by a hinge for a furniture door, comprising a fixed part and a movable part. The fixed part has a substantially flat form, is formed within the thickness of a horizontal wall of the furniture, and is adapted to be inserted into a seat that is open at the front side of the wall itself. The movable part is connectable to the door, the fixed part and the movable part being pivotally connected to each other by an articulation device including at least one articulation axis. The hinge also comprises a motion control device for controlling the opening and closing movement of the hinge, and a drive member for the motion control device. The motion control device is in particular in the form of a deceleration device for decelerating the opening and closing movement of the hinge, or in the form of an elastic device for opening the hinge. the motion control device is entirely contained within one of the fixed and movable parts of the hinge, the drive member is movably supported by one of the fixed and movable parts of the hinge and is operatively connected to or operable by one of the fixed and movable parts of the hinge itself or by the other of the fixed and movable parts of the hinge, and the drive member cooperates with the motion control device independently of the articulation device.

[0014] The features of the invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims.

[0015] Further features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description of some preferred but non-limiting embodiments of hinges for furniture doors, with reference to the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hinge according to a first embodiment, which diagrammatically shows a furniture body and a door having respective seat portions for inserting the fixed and movable portions of the hinge. [Figure 2] 2 is a top view of the hinge of FIG. 1 in a closed position, with the locking portion shown open at the top for illustrative purposes. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 shows the hinge of FIG. 2 in an open position. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a top view of a hinge according to a second embodiment in a closed position, with the fastening portion shown open at the top for illustrative purposes. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 shows the hinge of FIG. 4 in an open position. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a top view, partially in section, of a hinge according to a third embodiment in a closed position, with the fastening portion shown open at the top for illustrative purposes. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 shows the hinge of FIG. 6 with one of the rockers removed for illustrative purposes. [Figure 8] FIG. 7 shows the hinge of FIG. 6 in an open position. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a top view, partially in section, of a hinge according to a fourth embodiment in a closed position, with the fastening portion shown open at the top for illustrative purposes. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 shows the hinge of FIG. 9 with one of the rockers removed for illustrative purposes. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 shows the hinge of FIG. 9 in an open position. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a top view of a hinge according to a fifth embodiment in a closed position, with the fixing portion shown open at the top for illustrative purposes. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 shows the hinge of FIG. 12 in an open position. [Figure 14]FIG. 10 is a top view of a hinge according to a sixth embodiment in a closed position, with the fixing portion shown open at the top for illustrative purposes. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 shows the hinge of FIG. 14 in an open position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] 1 to 3 show a hinge for furniture or the like according to a first embodiment, generally designated 1. The hinge 1 comprises a fixed part or wing 2 and a movable part 5. The fixed part or wing 2 is provided within the thickness of a substantially horizontal wall of the furniture, for example a top or bottom wall 4 of the furniture, and is shaped to be inserted into a seat 3 that opens at the front side of the wall itself. The movable part 5 of the hinge is shaped to be inserted into a seat 6 defined in a door 7 of the furniture, or to be fixed to a surface 8 of the door 7 itself.

[0018] The hinge also comprises an articulation device pivotally connecting the fixed part 2 to the movable part 5 of the hinge, which may comprise, for example, a single articulation axis, as shown in the embodiment of Figures 14 and 15, or more preferably, an articulation system comprising at least one rocker and multiple articulation axes, as shown in Figures 1 to 13, for example.

[0019] In the preferred embodiment of Figures 1 to 13, the articulation system comprises a first rocker 9 and a second rocker 10 and four articulation axes 11, 12, 13, 14 adapted to define a four-joint dynamic mechanism to allow articulation of the mobile part 5 relative to the fixed part 2 of the hinge.

[0020] In order to be inserted into a seat 3 provided on the upper or lower wall 4 of the furniture, the fixed part 2 of the hinge preferably has a flat form extending along a plane perpendicular to the articulation axes 11-14 of the articulation system. The rockers 9, 10 then also have a flat form, or a flat U-shaped cross section, or in any case have a small extension in the direction of the articulation axes 11-14, preferentially extending along a plane perpendicular to the articulation axes 11-14, parallel to or coinciding with the plane in which the flat-shaped fixed part 2 of the hinge extends, so that they can be at least partially accommodated in the fixed part 2 of the hinge itself.

[0021] With this configuration, the hinge is completely hidden and the only parts of the hinge that protrude from the seat parts 3 and 6 for inserting the fixed part 2 and movable part 5 of the hinge are the lockers 9 and 10, which remain visible when the cabinet door is open.

[0022] The hinge also includes elastic means for closing the hinge, said elastic means acting between the fixed part 2 and the moving part 5 of the hinge and operatively connected to, for example, one of the rockers 9 and 10 of the articulation system. As will be explained below, when the hinge is adapted for application in furniture with handleless doors, no such elastic closing means is provided.

[0023] 1 to 3, the resilient means comprise at least one spring, not shown, of the helical type or of another suitable type, which biases a thrust member 15 slidably arranged in a seat of the fixed part 2 and which rotatably supports a roller 16 arranged to act on a lateral contact surface or cam 9' of the rocker 9, thereby generating a torque on the rocker 9 itself and stressing the hinge towards the closed position.

[0024] Preferably, the hinge further comprises adjustment means for adjusting the relative position between the fixed part 2 and the movable part 5 of the hinge in at least one of the following directions: laterally, forward and vertically.

[0025] For example, to realize the hinge and thus the vertical adjustment of the door 7, the movable part 5 preferably comprises a box-shaped first part 5' that can be fixed to the door 7, a second part 5'' connected to the first part 5' and vertically slidable, and an eccentric adjustment member 17 that makes it possible to define the relative position between the first part 5' and the second part 5''.

[0026] To achieve further adjustment, the rockers 9, 10 are preferably connected to a first flat element or plate 18 via at least one support element, e.g. a respective pivot 11, 13, movably and adjustably arranged on the fixed part 2. The element 18 also carries a support 19 in which a housing seat for the elastic closure means is defined.

[0027] The flat element 18 and the support 19 are supported so as to be movable in the laterally direction by a second lower flat element 20, which is housed in the fixed part 2 so as to be movable in the forward direction.

[0028] The fixed part 2 preferably has a box-shaped body made in one piece with one or more openings on one or more sides, or is preferably made in several parts and is constituted, for example, by a half shell or upper casing 21 and a half shell or lower casing 22.

[0029] To define the adjustment position between the aforementioned parts, front adjustment means 23 can be provided, which are preferably of the screw type and define the position of the flat element 18 relative to the upper casing 21 or the lower casing 22. Similarly, lateral adjustment means 24 can be provided, which are preferably of the eccentric type and are provided to define the lateral position of the flat element 18 relative to the flat element 20.

[0030] The adjustment means 17, 23, 24 conveniently comprise actuatable control means, for example in the form of screw-type notches, accessible by a user from the front of the furniture to which the hinge is attached, allowing easy adjustment.

[0031] The hinge 1 further comprises at least one device for controlling the opening and closing movement of the hinge, which in the illustrated embodiment is in the form of a braking device for slowing down at least part of the opening and closing movement of the hinge, and a drive member for controlling the movement control device.

[0032] In accordance with the present invention, the motion control device is entirely contained within one of the fixed or movable parts of the hinge 2 or 5. The drive member is movably supported by one of the fixed or movable parts of the hinge and is operatively connected to or operable by one of the fixed or movable parts of the hinge itself or by the other of the fixed or movable parts of the hinge, thereby enabling the drive member to cooperate with the motion control device independently of the articulation device.

[0033] In particular, in the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 3, a braking device 25 is provided on the fixed part 2 of the hinge. A drive member 26 is supported for rotation by the movable part 5 of the hinge and is operatively connected to the movable part 5 itself by a pivot 27.

[0034] However, the reverse arrangement of the elements is also possible: in particular, the damping device may be located on the movable part of the hinge, and the drive member may be pivotally supported by and operably connected to the fixed part of the hinge itself.

[0035] Preferably, the damping device 25 is in the form of a linear oil damper, although the possibility of using another type of damper, for example an air or grease damper, or having a different action, for example a rotary action, is not excluded.

[0036] The linear damper 25 is arranged, for example, on the rear side of the fixed part 2, parallel to the front face of the fixed part 2 itself. However, a different arrangement of the damper in the fixed part 2 of the hinge is not excluded.

[0037] The drive member 26 is preferably in the form of a lever 26 and, as previously described, is pivotally connected to the movable part 5 of the hinge. The drive member 26 is operatively connected to the motion control device 25 or can act on the motion control device 25 directly or indirectly via at least one intermediate transmission element.

[0038] Direct connection or actuation of the motion control device 25 can be achieved, for example, by guiding the control lever 26 into the fixed part 2 of the hinge and acting on the motion control device by means of the end or wedge-shaped part of the lever 26 itself.

[0039] 1 to 3, on the other hand, an indirect connection or actuation by means of at least one intermediate transmission element is shown, in particular in the form of a transmission lever 28, which is pivotally supported on the fixed part 2 of the hinge and is connected, for example, by a pivot 29 to the flat element 18 and by a pivot 30 to the control lever 26.

[0040] The transfer lever 28 has a thrust surface or cam 31 that can contact one end of the cylinder of the damper 25 or the damper's actuating rod, thereby compressing the damper during at least a portion of the closing and / or opening movement of the hinge. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, when the door 7 is closed, the control lever 26, as previously described, is connected to the hinge's moving part 5, causing the transfer lever 28 to rotate so as to compress the damper 25, at least during the final part of the closing movement.

[0041] In this way, the control means of the damper can be released and made independent of the articulation device, so that if a rocker is provided, it can be freely configured and / or linked, or a hinge can be configured with a single articulation axis.

[0042] 4 and 5 show a second embodiment, with the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment used to indicate similar or equivalent components.

[0043] This embodiment also includes a brake device 32 arranged on the fixed part 2 of the hinge, and a drive member 33 movably supported by the movable part 5 and operatively connected to the movable part 5 itself by a pivot 34. However, the reverse arrangement of the elements is also possible. In particular, the brake device can be arranged on the movable part of the hinge, and the drive member can be pivotally supported by the fixed part of the hinge and operatively connected to the fixed part itself.

[0044] A drive member 33 in the form of a lever is operatively connected to the motion control device 32 or acts on the motion control device indirectly via at least one intermediate transmission element.

[0045] The intermediate transmission element is in the form of a slider 35 which slides within the fixed part 2 of the hinge, for example along one side thereof, and is connected to the control lever 33 by a pivot 36. The slider 35 is shaped and arranged to act on the damper so as to compress it along at least part of the closing and / or opening movement of the hinge.

[0046] Preferably, slider 35 has a thrust surface 37 shaped to act against damper contact surface 38. As shown, damper 32 and slider 35 are movable orthogonally to one another, and one or both of thrust surface 37 and contact surface 38 are angled and / or wedge-shaped.

[0047] However, different positioning and different reciprocating movements between the damper and the drive member with the slider are not excluded.

[0048] 6 to 8 show a third embodiment, with the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment used to indicate similar or equivalent components.

[0049] In this embodiment, the brake device 39 is provided on the fixed part 2 of the hinge, and a drive member 40 is provided which is movably supported on the movable part 5 of the hinge and which is operatively connected to or actuatable by the fixed part 2 of the hinge. However, the reverse arrangement of the elements is also possible. In particular, the brake device can be arranged on the movable part of the hinge, and the drive member can be pivotally supported by the fixed part of the hinge and operatively connected to or actuatable by the movable part 5 of the hinge.

[0050] In particular, the damper 39 is preferably arranged parallel to one side of the fixed part 2 so that, corresponding to the open position of the hinge, one end of the damper 39 or its contact surface 41 is flush with the front face of the fixed part 2, as shown in Figure 8, or in any case is arranged so as to be accessible for actuation.

[0051] The drive member 40 is preferably in the form of a lever pivotally connected to the movable part 5 of the hinge by a pivot 42 and has a first arm 40' configured to contact an end face 41 of the damper 39 and a second arm 40'' configured to contact a part of the fixed part 2. For example, during at least part of the closing and / or opening movement of the hinge, it activates the damper and damps the closing movement of the hinge by contacting a protruding part of the flat element 18 supporting the rockers 9, 10, for example along the arc of movement in the closed position.

[0052] However, different positioning and different reciprocating movements between the damper 39 and the control lever 40 are not excluded.

[0053] Further, the control unit may be operatively connected to the motion control device, as illustrated, or may act directly on the motion control device, or may act indirectly on the motion control device via at least one intermediate transmission element.

[0054] 9 to 11 show a fourth embodiment, in which the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment are used to indicate similar or equivalent components.

[0055] In this embodiment, a braking device 43 is provided, the braking device 43 being arranged on the movable part 5 of the hinge. Also provided is a driving member 44, the driving member 44 being movably arranged on and supported by the movable part 5 of the hinge and operably connected to or actuable by the fixed part 2 of the hinge.

[0056] In particular, the damper 43 is preferably located in the movable part 5 of the hinge, for example in a lateral extension of the movable part 5 or inside the movable part 5 adjacent to the rockers 9, 10, and has an accessible end or contact surface 45 for being actuated by the drive member 44.

[0057] The drive member 44 is preferably in the form of a lever pivotally connected to the movable part 5 of the hinge by a pivot 46 and has a first arm 44' configured to contact an end face 45 of the damper 43 and a second arm 44'' configured to contact a part of the fixed part 2. For example, during at least part of the closing and / or opening movement of the hinge, it activates the damper and damps the closing movement of the hinge by contacting a protruding part of the flat element 18 supporting the rockers 9, 10, for example along the arc of movement in the closed position.

[0058] However, different positioning and different reciprocating movements between the damper 43 and the control lever 44 are not excluded.

[0059] Further, the drive member may be operatively connected to the motion control device, as illustrated, or may act directly on the motion control device, or may act indirectly on the motion control device via at least one intermediate transmission element.

[0060] 12 and 13 show a fifth embodiment, in which the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment are used to indicate similar or equivalent components.

[0061] In this embodiment, a damper 47 is provided, the damper 47 being arranged on the fixed part 2 of the hinge. Also, a drive member 48 is arranged, the drive member 48 being movably supported on the fixed part 2 of the hinge and operatively connected to or actuable by the movable part 5 of the hinge.

[0062] Specifically, the damper 47 is preferably disposed corresponding to the rear wall of the fixed part 2, while the drive member 48 is preferably in the form of a slider 48 disposed on one side of the fixed part 2 and operatively connected to the damper 47 by a transmission mechanism. The transmission mechanism is, for example, a transmission lever 49, which is rotatably connected to the tip of the rod of the damper 47 via a first pivot 51 and to one end of the slider 48 via a second pivot 52.

[0063] When the hinge opens, the slider 48 protrudes from the fixed part 2 and is pressed by the movable part 5 of the hinge during at least part of the closing movement of the hinge, for example along the arc of movement in the closed position, thereby activating the damper and damping the closing movement of the hinge.

[0064] However, different positioning and different reciprocating movements between the damper 47 and the drive member 48 are not excluded.

[0065] 14 and 15 show a sixth embodiment, in which the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment are used to indicate similar or equivalent components.

[0066] In this embodiment, the articulation device only provides an articulation axis 54 arranged in the movable part 5 of the hinge, which articulation axis 54 rotatably connects the movable part 5 of the hinge to the fixed part 2, for example to an extension 53 of the flat element 18 of the fixed part 2.

[0067] In the exemplary embodiment shown, a brake device 55 is provided on the fixed part 2 of the hinge, and a drive member 56 is pivotally supported by the movable part 5 of the hinge and operatively connected to the movable part 5 itself by a pivot 57.

[0068] The linear damper 55 is arranged, for example, on the rear side of the fixed part 2, parallel to the front face of the fixed part 2 itself. However, a different arrangement of the damper in the fixed part 2 of the hinge is not excluded.

[0069] The drive member 56 is preferably in the form of a lever 56 which, as previously described, is pivotally connected to the movable part 5 of the hinge and is operatively connected to the motion control device 55, or can act directly on the motion control device 55, or indirectly on the motion control device 55 via at least one intermediate transmission element.

[0070] In this embodiment, an indirect connection or actuation by means of at least one intermediate transmission element is shown, in particular provided in the form of a transmission lever 58 pivotally supported on the fixed part 2 of the hinge, the transmission lever 58 being connected, for example, by a pivot 59 to the flat element 18 and by a pivot 60 to the control lever 56.

[0071] The transfer lever 58 has a thrust surface or cam 61 configured to contact one end of the cylinder of the damper 55 or the actuation rod of the damper 55 to compress the damper during at least a portion of the closing and / or opening movement of the hinge. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, when closing the door, the control lever 56 connected to the movable part 5 of the hinge as described above causes the transfer lever 58 to rotate so as to compress the damper 55 at least during the final part of the closing movement.

[0072] Also, in this case, the control means of the damper is released and is independent of the articulation device, so that it is possible to configure the hinge with a single articulation axis.

[0073] The transmission lever 58 also has an actuating surface or cam 58' against which acts a roller 16 supported by the thrust member 15 of the resilient closure means.

[0074] However, different arrangements of the brake device and the drive member, as well as different movements and / or actuations of the drive member itself, are not excluded, for example by the description of the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0075] The illustrated embodiments are some examples of the positioning and actuation of the closing / opening motion control devices and their control mechanisms, however, further possible combinations and variations of the positioning and actuation of the motion control devices and drive members are not excluded that fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0076] In the above-described embodiments, the motion control device can also be configured as a resilient device for opening the hinge, for example in the form of a coil spring or other suitable resilient means, which can be arranged in a similar seat on the brake device and actuated by a similar control element on the brake device. In these embodiments, no resilient closing means are provided, as described above.

[0077] In view of the foregoing, the invisible hinge according to the invention, unlike known solutions, can provide a free-form articulation rocker without geometrical constraints associated with the role of actuating the control device, by having control means for the motion control device that are free and independent from the articulation device.

[0078] Furthermore, these solutions for actuating a motion control device are also applicable when the hinge does not include a rocker, and in particular when the hinge has an articulation axis as the only means of connection between the fixed and moving parts of the hinge.

[0079] The hinge according to the invention is susceptible to modifications and variations within the scope of the inventive concept, and details of construction may be substituted by technically equivalent elements.

[0080] The present invention also relates to a piece of furniture comprising at least one horizontal wall 4 of a given thickness, said horizontal wall 4 comprising at least one seat 3 obtained with said thickness and open at least on its front side.

[0081] The furniture also includes at least one door 7 .

[0082] The furniture further comprises at least one hinge 1 as defined in any one of the previous embodiments.

[0083] The hinge 1 comprises a fixed part 2 and a movable part 5, the fixed part 2 having a substantially flat shape being accommodated in the seat part 3, and the movable part 5 being connected to the door 7.

Claims

1. A hinge (1) for a furniture door, The device comprises a fixed part (2) having a substantially flat shape and a movable part (5), The fixing part (2) is It is arranged within the thickness of the horizontal wall (4) of the furniture and is adapted to be inserted into a seat (3) that is open on the front side of the horizontal wall (4), The movable part (5) is connectable to a door (7), The fixed part (2) and the movable part (5) are rotatably connected to each other by a joint device including at least joint axes (11-14, 54), The hinge (1) further comprises an operation control device (39) for controlling the closing / opening operation of the hinge (1), and a drive member (40) for driving the operation control device (39); the motion control device is configured in particular as a damping device (39) for damping the closing and / or opening motion of the hinge or as a spring opening device for opening the hinge (1); the motion control device (39) is located entirely within one of the fixed part (2) and the movable part (5) of the hinge; the drive member (40) is movably supported by the other of the fixed part (2) and the movable part (5) of the hinge, and is operably connected to or actuated by the one of the fixed part (2) and the movable part (5) of the hinge on which the motion control device (39) is arranged; the drive member (40) cooperates with the motion control device (39) independently of the articulation device (11-14, 54); the motion control device (39) is arranged on the fixed part (2) of the hinge, the drive member (40) is movably arranged on and supported by the movable part (5) and is operably connected to or operable by the fixed part (2) of the hinge; the motion control device (39) is located on the fixed part (2) of the hinge so as to be accessible at or through the front face of the fixed part (2); the drive member (40) is a lever pivotally connected to the movable part (5) of the hinge, having a first arm (40') arranged to contact the motion control device (39) and a second arm (40'') arranged to contact a part of the fixed part (2) during at least a part of the closing and / or opening movement of the hinge; Furniture door hinge (1).

2. A hinge (1) for a furniture door, The device comprises a fixed part (2) having a substantially flat shape and a movable part (5), The fixing part (2) is It is arranged within the thickness of the horizontal wall (4) of the furniture and is adapted to be inserted into a seat (3) that is open on the front side of the horizontal wall (4), The movable part (5) is connectable to a door (7), The fixed part (2) and the movable part (5) are rotatably connected to each other by a joint device including at least joint axes (11-14, 54), The hinge (1) further comprises an operation control device (39) for controlling the closing / opening operation of the hinge (1), and a drive member (40) for driving the operation control device (39); the motion control device is configured in particular as a damping device (39) for damping the closing and / or opening motion of the hinge or as a spring opening device for opening the hinge (1); the motion control device (39) is located entirely within one of the fixed part (2) and the movable part (5) of the hinge; the drive member (40) is movably supported by the other of the fixed part (2) and the movable part (5) of the hinge, and is operably connected to or actuated by the one of the fixed part (2) and the movable part (5) of the hinge on which the motion control device (39) is arranged; the drive member (40) cooperates with the motion control device (39) independently of the articulation device (11-14, 54); The motion control device (39) is disposed on the movable part (5) of the hinge; the drive member (40) is movably arranged and supported on the fixed part (2) of the hinge and is operatively connected to or actuable by the movable part (5) of the hinge; Furniture door hinge (1).

3. The drive member (40) is operatively connected to the motion control device (39) or operates the motion control device (39) directly or indirectly via at least one intermediate transmission element. A hinge (1) for a furniture door according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the motion control device comprises a damping device (39) for damping the closing and / or opening motion of the hinge (1); the hinge further comprising spring means for closing the hinge; A hinge (1) for a furniture door according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. the motion control device includes a spring release device for opening the hinge; A hinge (1) for a furniture door according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. the fixed part (2) of the hinge has a flat shape extending along a plane perpendicular to at least one of the joint axes (11-14, 54); A hinge (1) for a furniture door according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The fixing part (2) is having a box-shaped body made in one piece or made up of several pieces, A hinge (1) for a furniture door according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. It comprises at least one horizontal wall (4) having a predetermined thickness, The horizontal wall is at least one seat (3) provided within said thickness and open at least on the front side of said horizontal wall (4); The furniture further comprises at least a door (7), The furniture further comprises a hinge (1) for a furniture door according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The hinge (1) has a substantially flat fixed part (2) fitted into the seat part (3), and the movable part (5) connected to the door (7). furniture.

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