Furniture fitting or building fitting

Abstract

Furniture hardware (14) or building hardware includes: at least one base (18), at least one bearing device (20) that can move relative to the base (18), at least one adjustment device (15) for adjusting the position of the bearing device (20) relative to the base (18), where the adjustment device (15) has at least one rotatable adjustment element (15a), where the position of the bearing device (20) relative to the base (18) can be adjusted by rotating at least one adjustment element (15a), where at least one adjustment element (15a) has an outer surface (31) on which at least one gear (27) is arranged, where at least one gear (27) is in contact with the bearing device (20) in parts or can be made to be in contact, where at least one adjustment element (15a) of the adjustment device (15) has at least one stop (23) separate from the gear (27), where the adjustment element (15a) has a stop to limit the rotational movement of the adjustment element (15a). (15a) at least one, preferably curved, which the stopper (23) can withstand,Counter-stop devices (24a, 24b) are provided.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a furniture fitting or building fitting comprising: at least one base, at least one bearing device movable relative to the base, at least one adjusting device for adjusting the position of the bearing device relative to the base, wherein the adjusting device has at least one rotatable adjusting element, wherein the position of the bearing device relative to the base can be adjusted by rotating the at least one adjusting element, wherein the at least one adjusting element has a cylindrical surface in which at least one thread is arranged, wherein the at least one thread engages with the bearing device at least partially or can be brought into engagement with it. wherein the storage device is designed to store at least one fitting part to be attached to a drawer front panel and has at least one locking device for releasably locking the at least one fitting part.

[0002] Furthermore, the invention relates to a drawer side panel with at least one fitting of the type to be described, and to a drawer with at least one such drawer side panel.

[0003] Patent application AT 510 954 B1 discloses a drawer side panel with an adjustment device by which the position of a drawer front panel relative to the drawer side panel can be adjusted. The adjustment device comprises a first adjustment wheel and a second adjustment wheel, wherein the drawer front panel relative to the drawer side panel can be adjusted laterally by rotating the first adjustment wheel and vertically by rotating the second adjustment wheel. A disadvantage is that mechanical overload of the adjustment wheels could lead to stripping of the threads or breakage of the adjustment wheels.

[0004] Non-standard furniture fittings are disclosed in CN107529888A, in EP 3 363 327 A1, in DE 20 2013 002 233 U1 and in DE 102 10 017 C1.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a fitting of the type mentioned at the outset, avoiding the disadvantages discussed above.

[0006] This is achieved according to the invention by the features of claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments of the present invention are defined in the dependent claims.

[0007] According to the invention, the at least one adjusting element has at least one stop separate from the thread, wherein at least one, preferably curved, counter-stop is provided against which the stop of the adjusting element can be applied to limit a rotational movement of the adjusting element.

[0008] Thus, at least one adjustment element has at least one stop separate from the thread, which can be applied to at least one counter-stop to limit the rotational movement of the adjustment element. In this way, a defined limit to the rotational movement of the adjustment element is achieved, providing the user with defined feedback about the maximum adjustment range. This significantly reduces the risk of damage to the adjustment element and of the thread being stripped from the furniture fitting.

[0009] The at least one counter-stop can be arranged on the at least one base and / or be movable relative to the at least one base and / or be adjustable relative to the at least one base.

[0010] According to one possible embodiment, the at least one bearing device and / or the at least one base can be essentially plate-shaped. This allows for a compact arrangement and simple manufacturing of the fitting.

[0011] Further details and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the figures. Figs. 1a and 1b show a piece of furniture with a cabinet and drawers movable relative to the cabinet, as well as a drawer side panel, in perspective views. Fig. 2 shows a fitting for the detachable fastening of a drawer front panel in a perspective view. Fig. 3 shows the fitting according to Fig. 2 In another perspective view, Figs. 4a-4c show the adjusting device with the adjusting element in three different rotational positions, Figs. 5a, 5b show the fitting in an exploded view as well as an enlarged detail view thereof, Figs. 6a, 6b show the fitting in another exploded view as well as an enlarged detail view thereof, Figs. 7a-7d show the adjusting element in three different rotational positions as well as the adjusting element in a perspective view.

[0012] Fig. 1a Figure 1 shows a piece of furniture 1 with a furniture body 2 and with drawers 3, which are mounted to be movable relative to the furniture body 2 via (not shown here) drawer slides.

[0013] The drawers 3 each have two side drawer walls 4, a drawer front panel 5, a drawer bottom 6 and a drawer back panel 7.

[0014] Fig. 1b Figure 1 shows the drawer side panel 4 in a perspective view, wherein the drawer side panel 4 has a hollow chamber profile 4a. The drawer side panel 4 comprises an inner profile wall 8a and an outer profile wall 8b, which is spaced apart from the inner profile wall 8a at least in some areas.

[0015] The drawer side panel 4 can have a fastening adapter 9 by which the drawer back panel 7 can be connected to the drawer side panel 4, preferably detachably.

[0016] The drawer side panel 4 is connected to a support profile 10, which is designed to be connected to a movable guide rail of a drawer slide. For this purpose, the support profile 10 has a U-profile in which the movable guide rail of the drawer slide can be arranged and releasably locked. Furthermore, the support profile 10 is provided for supporting the drawer base 6.

[0017] The drawer side panel 4 can be detachably locked to a fitting 12, which is attached to a furniture part, preferably to the drawer front panel 5. The fitting 12 can, for example, comprise two or more dowels 13, which can be fixed in pre-drilled holes in the drawer front panel 5. In the illustration shown Fig. 1b The locked state between the drawer side panel 4 and the fitting part 12 is shown.

[0018] In the hollow chamber profile 4a of the drawer side wall 4, at least one fitting 14 is arranged, which can be detachably locked to the fitting part 12 to be attached to the drawer front panel 5.

[0019] The fitting 14 has at least one adjusting device 15 by which the position of the fitting part 12 (and thus the position of the drawer front panel 5) relative to the drawer side wall 4 can be adjusted in a first adjusting direction (preferably in a lateral direction relative to the drawer side wall 4).

[0020] By means of a height adjustment device 16, the position of the fitting part 12 (and thus the position of the drawer front panel 5) can be adjusted in a second adjustment direction perpendicular to the first adjustment direction (preferably in a height direction relative to the drawer side wall 4).

[0021] Fig. 2 Figure 14 shows the fitting 14 for the detachable fastening of the drawer front panel 5 in a perspective view. In its assembled state, the fitting 14 is essentially completely integrated into the drawer side panel 4.

[0022] The fitting 14 has a base 18 which is connected, preferably via a connecting web 19, to the support profile 10 of the drawer side wall 4. Furthermore, the fitting 14 comprises at least one bearing device 20 which can be detachably locked to the fitting part 12 and which is adjustable relative to the base 18.

[0023] The adjusting device 15 allows the position of the bearing device 20 (and thus the position of the drawer front panel 5) relative to the drawer side wall 4 to be adjusted in a first adjustment direction (preferably in a lateral direction) relative to the base 18. The adjusting device 15 comprises at least one rotatable adjusting element 15a, wherein the position of the bearing device 20 relative to the base 18 can be adjusted by rotating the at least one adjusting element 15a.

[0024] The height adjustment device 16 allows the bearing device 20 to be adjusted relative to the base 18 in a second adjustment direction that extends transversely to the first adjustment direction. The height adjustment device 16 has a rotatably mounted height adjustment element 16a, wherein the bearing device 20 can be adjusted in a height direction relative to the base 18 by rotating the height adjustment element 16a.

[0025] The fitting 12, with its two or more dowels 13 spaced apart vertically, is to be attached to the rear of the drawer front panel 5. The fitting 14 has at least one locking device 22 with a catch element 22a biased by a spring 21. The catch element 22a, preferably in the form of a toggle lever, is rotatably mounted about an axis, and the fitting 12 can be releasably locked to the catch element 22a of the locking device 22 by a force of the spring 21.

[0026] A rotatable release element 17 allows the locking mechanism between the fitting 14 and the fitting part 12 to be released. By turning the release element 17 with a screwdriver against the force of the spring 21, the fitting part 12 can be separated from the fitting 14.

[0027] Fig. 3 shows fitting 14 according to Fig. 2 in another perspective view, with part of base 18 hidden for the sake of improved overview.

[0028] The at least one adjusting device 15 has at least one rotatable adjusting element 15a with a thread 27 (not shown here) ( Fig. 5b ). The adjusting element 15a has at least one stop 23 separate from the thread 27, wherein at least one, preferably curved, counter-stop 24a, 24b is provided, against which the stop 23 of the adjusting element 15a can be applied to limit a rotational movement of the adjusting element 15a.

[0029] According to a preferred embodiment, the stop 23 can be designed as a radially extending projection on the adjusting element 15a.

[0030] The at least one counter stop 24a, 24b can be arranged or formed on the height adjustment device 16. The height adjustment device 16 has a rotatably mounted height adjustment element 16a, wherein the at least one counter stop 24a, 24b is arranged or formed on the height adjustment element 16a.

[0031] The arrangement of at least one counter-stop 24a, 24b on the height adjustment device 16, preferably on the rotatable height adjustment element 16a, has the particular advantage that no additional counter-stops 24a, 24b need to be arranged or formed on the base 18 and / or on the bearing device 20. This allows for simple and cost-effective manufacturing of the fitting 14 as well as a compact design of the fitting 14.

[0032] Fig. 4a-4c Figure 1 shows the adjusting device 15 with the rotatable adjusting element 15a in three different rotational positions.

[0033] Fig. 4a Figure 1 shows that the stop 23 of the adjusting element 15a rests against a first counter-stop 24a of the height adjustment device 16, preferably against the height adjustment element 16a. In this way, a rotational movement of the adjusting element 15a in a first direction of rotation can be limited. The user receives clear feedback that a first end position of the adjusting element 15a has been reached and that further rotation of the adjusting element 15a in the first direction of rotation is not possible.

[0034] Fig. 4b The rotatable adjusting element 15a is shown in a middle position, in which the stop 23 is spaced away from both the first counter-stop 24a and the second counter-stop 24b.

[0035] Fig. 4c Figure 1 shows that the stop 23 of the adjusting element 15a rests against a second counter-stop 24b of the height adjustment device 16, preferably against the height adjustment element 16a. In this way, a rotational movement of the adjusting element 15a in a second direction of rotation can be limited. The user receives clear feedback that a second end position of the adjusting element 15a has been reached and that further rotation of the adjusting element 15a in the second direction of rotation is not possible.

[0036] According to one embodiment, it can be provided that the at least one adjusting element 15a is movable over a maximum rotation angle range of 360°, preferably over a maximum rotation angle range of 330°.

[0037] Fig. 5a Figure 14 shows an exploded view of the fitting 14. The at least one bearing device 20 and / or the at least one base 18 can be essentially plate-shaped. This allows for simple manufacturing of the fitting 14 with a compact design.

[0038] The at least one adjusting device 15 is designed to adjust a distance between the at least one bearing device 20 and the at least one base 18.

[0039] In the illustrated embodiment, the at least one adjusting device 15 is designed to adjust a distance of the at least one bearing device 20 in a direction substantially perpendicular to a plane formed by the plate-shaped bearing device 20 or base 18.

[0040] The base 18 can have at least two spaced-apart, preferably substantially plate-shaped, base parts 18a, 18b, between which the at least one adjusting element 15a of the adjusting device 15 is mounted at least sectionally.

[0041] Likewise, the bearing device 20 can have at least two spaced-apart, preferably substantially plate-shaped, bearing parts 20a, 20b, which can be adjusted together relative to the base 18 by rotating the adjusting element 15a of the adjusting device 15. In the figure shown, the first bearing part 20a is locked to the fitting part 12 to be attached to the drawer front panel 5, while the second bearing part 20b of the bearing device 20 is shown in isolation.

[0042] The adjusting element 15a of the adjusting device 15 has a pin 28a which is rotatably mounted in a hole 28b of the base 18. This can be done by means of a conventional rivet connection.

[0043] Furthermore, the adjusting element 15a of the adjusting device 15 has a, preferably helical, thread 27 which engages or can be brought into engagement with that of the bearing device 20 via an engagement section 29.

[0044] In the illustrated embodiment, the engagement section 29 is arranged or formed on the bearing device 20 and has at least one chamfer 29a which engages or can be brought into engagement with the thread 27 of the adjusting element 15a.

[0045] The base 18, here the base part 18b of the base 18, has at least one, preferably circular, recess 25a in which the adjusting element 15a of the adjusting device 15 is partially received.

[0046] In the illustrated embodiment, the base 18 has a further circular recess 25b in which the rotatably mounted height adjustment element 16a of the height adjustment device 16 can be partially received.

[0047] The rotatable height adjustment element 16a can have at least one eccentric which is guided in a, preferably linear, guide 26 of the bearing device 20. By rotating the height adjustment element 16a, the height position of the bearing device 20 relative to the base 18 can be adjusted.

[0048] Fig. 5b shows the in Fig. 5a The framed area is shown in an enlarged view. The at least one stop 23 of the adjusting element 15a of the adjusting device 15 can be applied to the counter stops 24a, 24b of the height adjusting element 16a of the height adjusting device 16, whereby a maximum rotational movement of the adjusting element 15a in both directions of rotation can be limited.

[0049] In one possible embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the at least one thread 27 engages or can be brought into engagement with the bearing device 20 only on a first side, wherein the thread 27 is spaced apart from the bearing device 20 on a second side diametrically opposite the first side, preferably forming a gap.

[0050] Thus, the adjusting element 15a of the adjusting device 15 is in contact with the base 18 via the pin 28a and with the bearing device 20 only on one side via the thread 27. The diametrically opposite side of the adjusting element 15a, however, is not engaged by the bearing device 20. Therefore, it is not necessary for the adjusting element 15a to be screwed into the fitting 14, as is usually the case, thus enabling simple assembly of the adjusting element 15a.

[0051] Preferably, the adjusting element 15a of the adjusting device 15 and / or the height adjusting element 16a of the height adjusting device 16 has or have a receiving contour 32 for receiving a tool, preferably a screwdriver.

[0052] Fig. 6a Figure 14 shows a further exploded view of the fitting 14, from which the height adjustment element 16a of the height adjustment device 16 is shown in more detail. The height adjustment element 16a comprises at least one eccentric with a bolt 30, which is movably mounted in the guide 26 of the bearing device 20. By rotating the height adjustment element 16a, the bearing device 20 can be raised and lowered relative to the base 18.

[0053] Fig. 6b shows the in Fig. 6a The framed area is shown in an enlarged view. The bolt 30 of the height adjustment element 16a is received in the guide 26, which runs horizontally in the mounting position.

[0054] Fig. 7a-7c show the adjusting element 15a of the adjusting device 15 in three different rotational positions.

[0055] Fig. 7a Figure 1 shows the adjusting element 15a in a first maximum rotation position, with the stop 23 of the adjusting element 15a abutting the first counter-stop 24a of the height adjusting element 16a. In this way, a clockwise rotational movement of the adjusting element 15a can be limited.

[0056] Fig. 7b shows a middle rotation position of the adjusting element 15a, whereby the stop 23 of the adjusting element 15a is not in contact with either the first counter-stop 24a or the second counter-stop 24b.

[0057] Fig. 7c Figure 1 shows the adjusting element 15a in a second maximum rotation position, with the stop 23 of the adjusting element 15a abutting the second counter-stop 24b of the height adjusting element 16a. In this way, a counterclockwise rotational movement of the adjusting element 15a can be limited.

[0058] In the illustrated embodiment, at least two spaced-apart counter-stops 24a, 24b are provided, wherein the at least one adjusting element 15a can be applied to the first counter-stop 24a in a first end position and to the second counter-stop 24b in a second end position.

[0059] Preferably, the first counter-stop 24a and the second counter-stop 24b are arranged on the same, preferably rotatable, component. In the illustrated embodiment, both counter-stops 24a, 24b are arranged on the rotatable height adjustment element 16a of the height adjustment device 16. In this way, the fitting 14 can be designed to be very compact.

[0060] Fig. 7d Figure 1 shows the rotatable adjusting element 15a of the adjusting device 15 in a perspective view. The adjusting element 15a has a cylindrical pin 28a which is inserted into a hole 28b ( Fig. 5a ) the base 18 is rotatably mounted.

[0061] Furthermore, the at least one adjusting element 15a has a, preferably substantially cylindrical, outer surface 31, wherein at least one, preferably helical, thread 27 extends along the outer surface 31 of the adjusting element 15a.

[0062] At least one thread 27 engages at least partially with the bearing device 20 or can be brought into engagement with the bearing device 20.

[0063] The at least one stop 23 is designed as a radially extending projection on the adjusting element 15a and / or on a head of the adjusting element 15a.

[0064] According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one adjusting element 15a may be made of metal, in particular zinc, aluminium or a cold-formed part, or of plastic.

[0065] The fitting 14 shown and described is not only advantageous for furniture 1, furniture parts or furniture fitting parts, but also as a building fitting (for example for windows or doors).

Claims

1. A furniture fitting (14) or a construction fitting, comprising: - at least one base (18), - at least one bearing device (20) movable relative to the base (18), - at least one adjustment device (15) for adjusting a position of the bearing device (20) relative to the base (18), the adjustment device (15) including at least one rotatable adjustment element (15a), wherein the position of the bearing device (20) relative to the base (18) is adjustable by rotating the at least one adjustment element (15a), - wherein the at least one adjustment element (15a) includes a shell surface (31) in which at least one thread (27) is arranged, the at least one thread (27) being in engagement or being configured to be engaged at least partially with the bearing device (20), - wherein the at least one adjustment element (15a) of the adjustment device (15) includes at least one abutment (23) separate from the thread (27), wherein at least one, preferably curved-shaped, counter-abutment (24a, 24b) is provided, the abutment (23) of the adjustment element (15a) being configured to bear against the counter-abutment (24a, 24b) so as to limit a rotational movement of the adjustment element (15a), characterized in that the bearing device (20) is configured to support at least one fitting portion (12) to be fixed to a drawer front panel (5), wherein the bearing device (20) includes at least one locking device (22) for releasably locking the at least one fitting portion (12).

2. The fitting (14) according to claim 1, wherein the at least the bearing device (20) and / or the at least one base (18) is or are configured substantially plate-shaped.

3. The fitting (14) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one adjustment device (15) is configured to adjust a distance of the at least one bearing device (20) relative to the at least one base (18).

4. The fitting (14) according to claims 2 and 3, wherein the at least one adjustment device (15) is configured to adjust a distance of the at least one bearing device (20) in a direction extending substantially perpendicular relative to a plane formed by the plate-shaped bearing device (20) or by the plate-shaped base (18).

5. The fitting (14) according to one of the claims 1 to 4, wherein the base (18) includes at least two mutually spaced, preferably substantially plate-shaped, base members (18a, 18b), wherein the at least one adjustment element (15a) of the adjustment device (15) is at least partially supported between the at least two base members (18a, 18b).

6. The fitting (14) according to one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the bearing device (20) is adjustable relative to the base (18) by the adjustment device (16) in a first adjustment direction, wherein a height adjustment device (16) is provided by which the bearing device (20) is adjustable relative to the base (18) in a second adjustment direction extending transversely to the first adjustment direction.

7. The fitting (14) according to claim 6, wherein the at least one counter-abutment (24a, 24b) is formed or arranged on the height adjustment device (16), preferably wherein the height adjustment device (16) includes a rotatably-supported height adjustment element (16a), wherein the at least one counter-abutment (24a, 24b) is formed or arranged on the height adjustment element (16a).

8. The fitting (14) according to one of the claims 1 to 7, wherein a maximum adjustment path of the at least one adjustment element (15a) is predetermined by the at least one abutment (23) and by the at least one counter-abutment (24a, 24b).

9. The fitting (14) according to one of the claims 1 to 8, wherein the abutment (23) is configured as a protrusion extending in radial direction, the protrusion being arranged on the adjustment element (15a) and / or on a head of the adjustment element (15a).

10. The fitting (14) according to one of the claims 1 to 9, wherein at least two mutually spaced counter-abutments (24a, 24b) are provided, wherein the at least one adjustment element (15a) is configured to bear against a first counter-abutment (24a) in a first end position and is configured to bear against a second counter-abutment (24b) in a second end position, preferably wherein the first counter-abutment (24a) and the second counter-abutment (24b) are arranged on a same, preferably rotatable, component.

11. The fitting (14) according to one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the at least one counter-abutment (24a, 24b) is arranged on the at least one base (18) and / or is movable relative to the at least one base (18) and / or is adjustable relative to the at least one base (18).

12. The fitting (14) according to one of the claims 1 to 11, wherein the at least one adjustment element (15a) of the adjustment device (15) - is movable over a maximum rotational angle range of 360°, preferably over a maximum rotational angle range of 330°, and / or - includes at least one peg (28a) pivotally supported in a hole (28b) of the base (18), and / or - includes at least one receiving contour (32) for receiving a tool.

13. The fitting (14) according to one of the claims 1 to 12, wherein the at least one thread (27) is in engagement or is configured to be brought in engagement with the bearing device (20) on a first side only, wherein the thread (27) is spaced apart, preferably under the formation of a gap, from the bearing device (20) on a second side diametrically opposing the first side.

14. A drawer sidewall (4) comprising at least one fitting (14) according to one of the claims 1 to 13, preferably wherein the drawer sidewall (4) includes a hollow-chamber profile (4a), wherein the at least one fitting (14) is substantially entirely arranged within the hollow-chamber profile (4a).

15. A drawer (3) comprising at least one drawer sidewall (4) according to claim 14.