Hinge and hinge parts for furniture and related method

Abstract

Disclosed is a hinge, a hinge system, and a hinge part for furniture, the hinge part comprising a first stud defining a first center axis, the first stud configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet door; a second stud defining a second center axis, the second stud configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet; and an intermediate section arranged in- between the first stud and the second stud, wherein the first center axis defined by the first stud is offset from the second center axis defined by the second stud by an offset distance.

Description

[0001] HINGE AND HINGE PARTS FOR FURNITURE AND RELATED METHOD

[0002] The present disclosure pertains to the field of furniture and related methods and parts thereof. In particular, the present disclosure relates to furniture, hinge, hinge parts, hinge system and tool for furniture and a method of adjusting a gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door are disclosed.

[0003] BACKGROUND

[0004] Hinges for furniture have developed to standard bulky metallic hinges with tedious and time-consuming adjustment typically requiring many iterations including opening and closing the cabinet door.

[0005] SUMMARY

[0006] Accordingly, there is a need for hinges, hinge parts, hinge system and tool, which mitigate, alleviate or address the shortcomings of existing hinges and methods.

[0007] A hinge system, hinge, and hinge parts are disclosed. Further, a tool for a furniture and a method, e.g. for adjusting a gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door, are disclosed.

[0008] A hinge part also denoted first hinge part is disclosed, the hinge part comprising a first stud defining a first center axis, the first stud optionally configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet door, e.g. via another hinge part; a second stud defining a second center axis, the second stud optionally configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet; and an intermediate section arranged in-between the first stud and the second stud. The first center axis defined by the first stud is optionally offset or displaced from the second center axis defined by the second stud by an offset distance.

[0009] Further, a hinge is disclosed, the hinge comprising a (first) hinge part as disclosed herein.

[0010] Also, a tool for a furniture or hinge is disclosed, the tool comprising a first engagement part for engagement with a hinge part, and a second engagement part for engagement with the hinge part, the first engagement part optionally comprising a first set of arms pointing in a first direction, and the second engagement part optionally comprising a second set of arms pointing in a second direction e.g. different from the first direction. A hinge system is disclosed, the hinge system comprising one or more of a (first) hinge part, a hinge, and a tool as described herein.

[0011] Further, a method, e.g. of adjusting a gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door, is disclosed, the method comprising optionally mounting a first stud of a hinge part in a furniture cabinet door; optionally mounting a second stud of the hinge part in a furniture cabinet; engaging an intermediate section arranged in-between the first stud and the second stud of the hinge part with a tool; and manipulating, e.g. with the furniture cabinet door in a closed position, the hinge part with the tool to adjust a gap between the furniture cabinet and the furniture cabinet door.

[0012] Also, furniture and parts thereof, such as a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door, are also disclosed.

[0013] It is an advantage of the present disclosure that a simple hinge is provided.

[0014] Further, simple and easy adjustment of a furniture cabinet door is provided by allowing adjustment of the hinge / furniture with the furniture cabinet door in a closed position. Thereby tedious and time-consuming opening and closing of the furniture cabinet door during adjustment can be avoided.

[0015] The present disclosure provides furniture with easily adjustable furniture cabinet door.

[0016] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art by the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the attached drawings, in which:

[0018] Figs. 1-4 illustrate an example (first) hinge part according to this disclosure,

[0019] Figs. 5-8 illustrate an example (second) hinge part according to this disclosure,

[0020] Figs. 9-10 illustrate different views of an example tool according to this disclosure,

[0021] Figs. 11-12 illustrate different views of a furniture with a hinge according to this disclosure,

[0022] Fig. 13 illustrates an inner surface view of a furniture cabinet door, Fig. 14 is a flow chart of an example method according to this disclosure,

[0023] Figs. 15-18 illustrate an example (first) hinge part according to this disclosure, and

[0024] Figs. 19-20 illustrate different views of an example tool according to this disclosure.

[0025] DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Various exemplary embodiments and details are described hereinafter, with reference to the figures when relevant. It should be noted that the figures may or may not be drawn to scale and that elements of similar structures or functions are represented by like reference numerals throughout the figures. It should also be noted that the figures are only intended to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the disclosure or as a limitation on the scope of the disclosure. In addition, an illustrated embodiment needs not have all the aspects or advantages shown. An aspect or an advantage described in conjunction with a particular embodiment is not necessarily limited to that embodiment and can be practiced in any other embodiments even if not so illustrated, or if not so explicitly described.

[0027] One or more hinge parts, hinges, tools, and a hinge system is disclosed.

[0028] A hinge part also denoted a first hinge part is disclosed, the (first) hinge part comprising a first stud; a second stud; and an intermediate section.

[0029] The hinge part extends along a longitudinal axis also denoted first main axis from a first end to a second end.

[0030] The first stud defines a first center axis and is configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet door. The first stud may comprise a first distal end, the first distal end forming the first end of the (first) hinge part.

[0031] The second stud defines a second center axis and is configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet.

[0032] The intermediate section is arranged in-between the first stud and the second stud. In other words, the intermediate section is arranged between the first stud and the second stud along the first main axis. The first center axis may be off-set from the second center axis by an offset distance also denoted D_off. The offset distance may be in the range from 0.2 mm to 4.0 mm, such as in the range from 0.5 mm to 2.0 mm. In one or more examples, the offset distance is in the range from 0.8 mm to 1 .2 mm, such as 1 .0 mm.

[0033] In one or more examples, a hinge part is disclosed, the hinge part comprising a first stud defining a first center axis, the first stud configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet door; a second stud defining a second center axis, the second stud configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet; and an intermediate section arranged in-between the first stud and the second stud, wherein the first center axis defined by the first stud is offset from the second center axis defined by the second stud by an offset distance, e.g. in the range from 0.2 mm to 4.0 mm.

[0034] In one or more examples, the first center axis and the second center axis are parallel and / or arranged to be essentially parallel.

[0035] In one or more examples, the offset distance is between 2% and 200% of a first diameter also denoted D_1 of the first stud and / or of a second diameter also denoted D_2 of the second stud.

[0036] In one or more examples, the intermediate section comprises a flange. The flange may be shaped as a disc, e.g. with one or more chamfers. The flange may have a diameter (maximum extension perpendicular to the longitudinal axis) in the range from 10 mm to 30 mm.

[0037] In one or more examples, the intermediate section has a thickness also denoted T_F extending longitudinally along one or both of the first center axis and / or the second center axis, and wherein the thickness T_F is between 2% and 200% of the first diameter of the first stud or of the second diameter of the second stud.

[0038] The thickness of the intermediate section may be in the range from 0.5 mm to 4.0 mm, such as in the range from 1 .0 mm to 3.0 mm. In one or more examples, the thickness of the intermediate section is in the range from 1 .5 mm to 2.5 mm in order to allow for a suitable gap between cabinet and cabinet door while allowing for a tool to engage the intermediate section. In one or more examples, the thickness T_F of the intermediate section is smaller than or equal to a desired gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door.

[0039] In one or more examples, the first stud extends from a first face of the intermediate section and / or the second stud extends from a second face of the intermediate section.

[0040] In one or more examples, the first face of the intermediate section and the second face of the intermediate section are arranged as opposed faces.

[0041] The first face may have a diameter (maximum extension perpendicular to the longitudinal axis) in the range from 6 mm to 30 mm, such as from 8 mm to 15 mm. The first face may be polygonal, oval, or circular. In one or more examples, the first face is a plane surface.

[0042] The second face may have a diameter (maximum extension perpendicular to the longitudinal axis) in the range from 6 mm to 30 mm, such as from 8 mm to 15 mm. The second face may be polygonal, oval, or circular. In one or more examples, the second face is a plane surface.

[0043] In one or more examples, one or both of the first stud and the second stud is / are a cylindrical stud. In other words, the first stud may be formed as a first cylinder and / or the second stud may be formed as a second cylinder. In one or more examples, the first stud comprises one or more recesses parallel to the first center axis. The one or more recesses of the first stud may be distributed about the circumference of the first stud.

[0044] In one or more examples, the first stud has a first diameter D_1 smaller than a second diameter D_2 of the second stud. The first diameter D_1 may be in the range from 2.0 mm to 10 mm, such as from 4.0 mm to 7.0 mm, e.g. about 5 mm. The second diameter D_2 may be in the range from 2.0 mm to 10 mm, such as from 4.0 mm to 8.0 mm, e.g. about 6 mm. A first diameter smaller than the second diameter may allow a thin cabinet door while allowing a larger contact surface for the second stud during opening and closing of the cabinet door in turn reducing wear on the cabinet and / or first hinge part during use.

[0045] The (first) hinge part may have a length (extension along first main axis from first end to second end) also denoted L_HP_1, e.g. in the range from 8 mm to 30 mm, such as in the range from 10 mm to 20 mm, e.g. 15 mm. The first stud has a first length also denoted L_1 (extension along first center axis), e.g. in the range from 5 mm to 20 mm, such as in the range from 6 mm to 10 mm, e.g. 7 mm.

[0046] The second stud has a second length also denoted L_2 (extension along second center axis), e.g. in the range from 3 mm to 20 mm, such as in the range from 4 mm to 8 mm, e.g. 6 mm. The second length L_2 may be smaller than the first length L_1.

[0047] In one or more examples, the intermediate section comprises one or more chamfers including a first chamfer. In an example, the intermediate section comprises three, four, five, six, or more chamfers. In one or more examples, the intermediate section comprises four or six chamfers, e.g. to increase the number of engagement positions / angles for a tool. The one or more chamfers may have a height (extension along main axis) in the range from 1 mm to 4 mm, such as from 1 .5 mm to 3.00 mm. Thus, the intermediate section may have a polygonal cross-section, such as a squared or hexagonal crosssection.

[0048] The intermediate section may comprise a second chamfer. The second chamfer may be parallel to and / or opposite the first chamfer. In one or more examples, the first chamfer and the second chamfer are parallel with a chamfer distance also denoted D_cham in the range from 5 mm to 20 mm, such as in the range from 8 mm to 12 mm, e.g. 10 mm.

[0049] The one or more chamfers may be configured to engage with one or more engagement parts of a tool, such as engagement part(s) of the tool described herein. In other words, the intermediate section may comprise one or more engagement parts configured to engage with one or more engagement parts of a tool, such as engagement part(s) of the tool described herein, e.g. to rotate the hinge part about one or more of axes X, X_1 , and X_2.

[0050] The intermediate section may comprise a raised shoulder with a circular circumference. In other words, the second face may be circular, e.g. with a rounded second edge. Thereby, the one or more chamfers may be separated from a cabinet or third hinge part when mounted, thereby reducing wear on the cabinet when the furniture cabinet door is opened and closed. The raised shoulder may have a height larger than 0.1 mm, such as in the range from 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm, e.g. about 0.25 mm.

[0051] The (first) hinge part may be made of or comprise a plastic material, such as nylon. The (first) hinge part may be made of a metal, an alloy, or composite material.

[0052] In one or more examples, the (first) hinge part may be made of a composite material comprising a plastic material and one or more filler materials, e.g. a composite material comprising nylon and glass. The composite material may be a polyamide glass fiber (PAGF)

[0053] A hinge comprising one or both of a first hinge part and a second hinge part is disclosed.

[0054] In one or more examples, the first hinge part is a hinge part as described herein including a first stud and a second stud.

[0055] A hinge part also denoted second hinge part is disclosed, the (second) hinge part comprising a seat configured to receive a first stud of a (first) hinge part.

[0056] The second hinge part may be made of or comprise a plastic material, such as nylon.

[0057] The second hinge part may be made of a metal, an alloy, or composite material.

[0058] In one or more examples, the second hinge part may be made of a composite material comprising a plastic material and one or more filler materials, e.g. a composite material comprising nylon and glass. The composite material may be a polyamide glass fiber (PAGF)

[0059] The seat may form a cavity extending along a main axis. The seat may be configured to form a click connection with the first stud of the first hinge part. The seat / cavity may have a length (extension along main axis) larger than 3 mm and / or less than 15 mm, such as in the range from 4 to 10 mm. The seat length L_S may correspond to or be larger than the first length of the first stud.

[0060] The seat may have a cross-section, where an inner surface of the second hinge part, has a cross-section comprising a circular arc, and optionally a first segment and a second segment being straight or slightly curved segments. The circular arc optionally has an angular extension of more than 180 degrees to form a click-connection with the first stud of the first hinge part. The circular arc has a seat diameter also denoted D_S equal to D_1 or slightly larger than D_1. In one or more examples, D_S = D_1 ±0.1 mm to form a tight press-fit that is stronger than the fit of the second stud in the cabinet. The circular arc has a chord length also denoted L_C (distance between two end points of the circular arc) less than D_1 , such as in the range from 0.8*D_1 to 0.99*D_1. The first segment and the segment may form an angle in the range from 10 degrees to 30 degrees, such as 20 degrees, e.g. to form a funnel or guide for the first stud.

[0061] The second hinge part has an outer surface. The outer surface comprises a tapered surface configured to fit an undercut of a recess in a furniture cabinet door for securing the second hinge part in the recess, e.g. by a press-fit and / or glue.

[0062] The second hinge part may have a length (extension along main axis from first end to second end) also denoted L_HP_2, e.g. in the range from 8 mm to 30 mm, such as in the range from 10 mm to 20 mm, e.g. from 12 to 15 mm.

[0063] The second hinge part may have a height (extension along a second axis from a first side to a second side of the second hinge part) also denoted H_HP_2. The first side is optionally configured to face the inside of the furniture when mounted in the furniture cabinet door. The second side is opposite the first side and optionally configured to face the outside of the furniture when mounted in the furniture cabinet door. The height of the second hinge part may be less than 10 mm, such as about 8 mm or 9 mm. The height of the second hinge part may be less than the thickness of the furniture cabinet door, such as about 3 mm less than the thickness of the furniture cabinet door.

[0064] The second hinge part may have a width (extension along a third axis perpendicular to the main axis and the second axis) also denoted W_HP_2. In one or more examples, the second hinge part has an increasing width from the first side towards the second side, e.g. to fit an undercut recess in the furniture cabinet door.

[0065] In other words, the outer surface of the second hinge part may comprise one or more tapered surfaces, e.g. angled about 30 about degrees to the third axis, e.g. to fit an undercut recess in the furniture cabinet door.

[0066] A furniture cabinet door comprising a door body and one or a plurality of second hinge parts is disclosed. The door body, such as an inner surface of the door body, may comprise a primary recess and / or a secondary recess respectively configured to accommodate a second hinge part. The primary recess may comprise or form an undercut in the inner surface. The secondary recess may comprise or form an undercut in the inner surface. The primary recess may extend from a first side of the door body and / or the secondary recess may extend from a second side of the door body opposite the first side. The first side of the respective second hinge parts may be flush with the inner surface of the furniture cabinet door.

[0067] In one or more examples, the hinge comprises a second hinge part, wherein the second hinge part comprises a seat configured to receive the first stud of the first hinge part.

[0068] A tool for a furniture, e.g. for adjustment of a hinge of a furniture, is disclosed. The tool comprises one or more engagement parts, such as a first engagement part and / or a second engagement part. The tool may comprise an intermediate part, e.g. arranged between the first engagement part and the second engagement part.

[0069] The first engagement part and / or the second engagement part may be configured for engagement with a (first) hinge part, such as the intermediate section of the (first) hinge part, as disclosed herein.

[0070] In one or more examples, the tool comprises a first engagement part for engagement with a hinge part, and a second engagement part for engagement with the hinge part, the first engagement part comprising a first set of arms pointing in a first direction, and / or the second engagement part comprising a second set of arms pointing in a second direction different from the first direction.

[0071] In one or more examples, the tool, such as the first engagement part and / or the second engagement part is configured for engaging with the intermediate section of the hinge part.

[0072] In one or more examples, the tool is made of a metal sheet, e.g. made of stainless steel. The tool may have a thickness less than 4 mm, such as in the range from 0.5 mm to 3.0 mm. In one or more examples, the tool is laser cut from a metal sheet having a thickness of about 0.5 mm, 0.8 mm, or 1 mm.

[0073] The tool may be made of or comprise a plastic material, such as nylon.

[0074] The tool may be made of a metal, an alloy, or composite material. In one or more examples, the tool may be made of a composite material comprising a plastic material and one or more filler materials, e.g. a composite material comprising nylon and glass. The composite material may be a polyamide glass fiber (PAGF).

[0075] In one or more examples, the tool is configured with a thickness smaller than a desired gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door. In one or more examples, the desired gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door is less than 4 mm, such as in the range from 0.5 mm to 3.0 mm.

[0076] A hinge system comprising one or more of a hinge part, a hinge, and a tool as described herein. The hinge system may comprise a plurality of, such as two, hinges.

[0077] In one or more examples, the hinge system comprises a tool and a plurality of hinges, such as a plurality of first hinge parts, as described herein.

[0078] In one or more examples, the hinge system comprises a tool and a hinge as described herein.

[0079] A method is disclosed. The method may be a method of adjusting a furniture, such as a method of adjusting a gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door. The method optionally comprises mounting a first stud of a hinge part in a furniture cabinet door and / or mounting a second stud of the hinge part in a furniture cabinet; engaging an intermediate section arranged in-between the first stud and the second stud of the hinge part with a tool, such as a tool as described herein; and manipulating, e.g. rotating about first center axis of the hinge part, the hinge part with the tool to adjust a gap between the furniture cabinet and the furniture cabinet door.

[0080] Notably, the furniture may be pre-assembled, i.e. mounting of the first stud and the second stud may be performed by the manufacturer. Thus, in one or more examples, mounting the first stud and mounting the second stud may be omitted and optionally replaced with obtaining or providing a furniture comprising a furniture cabinet door and a furniture cabinet, wherein a first stud of a hinge part is mounted in the furniture cabinet door and a second stud of the hinge part is mounted in the furniture cabinet.

[0081] In one or more examples, a method of adjusting a gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door is disclosed, the method comprising mounting a first stud of a hinge part in a furniture cabinet door; mounting a second stud of the hinge part in a furniture cabinet; engaging an intermediate section arranged in-between the first stud and the second stud of the hinge part with a tool; and manipulating the hinge part with the tool to adjust a gap between the furniture cabinet and the furniture cabinet door.

[0082] Figs. 1-4 illustrate different views of an example (first) hinge part. Fig. 1 illustrates a first side view, Fig. 2 illustrates a second side view with the first hinge part rotated 90 degrees about the first main axis XM_1 compared to Fig. 1 , Fig. 3 illustrates a first end view, and Fig. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the first hinge part 1. The first hinge part 1 has a first end 2 and a second end 4 with a first main axis XM_1 . The first hinge part 1 comprises a first stud 10 comprising a first distal end 12 forming the first end 2, the first stud 10 defining a first center axis X_1. The first hinge part 1 comprises a second stud 20 comprising a second distal end 22 forming the second end 4, the second stud 20 defining a second center axis X_2. The first center axis and the second center axis are optionally parallel axes as illustrated.

[0083] The first hinge part 1 comprises an intermediate section 30 arranged in-between the first stud 10 and the second stud 20, i.e. between the first stud 10 and the second stud 20 along the first main axis XM_1.

[0084] The first stud 10 is configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet door, e.g. via a second hinge part or directly to a seat or recess formed in a door body. The second stud 20 is configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet. For example, the second stud 20 may be inserted in a bore, cavity or cylindrical recess of a furniture cabinet, e.g. via a third hinge part and / or directly in contact with the furniture cabinet.

[0085] The first center axis X_1 defined by the first stud 10 is offset from the second center axis X_2 defined by the second stud 20 by an offset distance D_off in the range from 0.2 mm to 4.0 mm, such as in the range from 0.8 mm to 1.2 mm, as illustrated 1 .0 mm. In one or more examples, the offset distance may be larger than 4.0 mm, such as up to 10 mm.

[0086] The first stud 10 is a cylinder optionally with a circular cross-section and has a first diameter D_1 in the range from 4.0 mm to 7.0 mm, as illustrated about 5.0 mm. The second stud 20 is a cylinder optionally with a circular cross-section and has a second diameter D_2 in the range from 4.0 mm to 8.0 mm, as illustrated about 6.0 mm. The first diameter D_1 is smaller than the second diameter D_2, and the offset distance D_off is between 2% and 200%, such as from 10% to 30 %, of the first diameter D_1 and between 2% and 200%, such as from 10 to 30 %, of the second diameter D_2.

[0087] The intermediate section 30 comprises a flange 30A, wherein the intermediate section 30 has a thickness T_F extending longitudinally along one or more of the first main axis XM_1 , the first center axis X_1 and the second center axis X_2. The thickness T_F is between 2% and 200% of the first diameter D_1 and between 2% and 200% of the second diameter D_2. The thickness T_F is in the range from 1 .5 mm to 2.5 mm, thus smaller than or equal to a desired gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door at least in one implementation.

[0088] The intermediate section 30 comprises a first face 31 and a second face 32 arranged as opposed faces. The first face 31 may be or comprise a plane surface perpendicular to the first main axis XM_1 and facing the first end 2. The second face 32 may be or comprise a plane surface perpendicular to the first main axis and facing the second end 4. The first stud 10 extends from the first face 31 of the intermediate section 30 and the second stud 20 extends from a second face 32 of the intermediate section 30.

[0089] The intermediate section is configured to engage with one or more engagement parts of a tool for rotating the hinge part 1 about an axis, such as the second axis X_2. Thus, the intermediate section comprises one or more chamfers including a first chamfer 33A and / or a second chamfer 33B. The chamfers 33A and 33B are configured to engage with one or more engagement parts of a tool, such as engagement parts 202, 204 of tool 200, see Figs. 9-10. The first chamfer 33A and the second chamfer 33B are parallel with a chamfer distance D_cham in the range from 5 mm to 20 mm, such as in the range from 8 mm to 12 mm, as illustrated about 10 mm.

[0090] Figs. 5-8 illustrate different views of an example (second) hinge part. Fig. 5 is a first end view, Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view of section D-D in Fig. 5, Fig. 7 is a first side view, and Fig. 8 is a perspective view.

[0091] The second hinge part 102 comprises a seat 104 configured to receive a first stud of a (first) hinge part, such as first hinge part 1 . The seat 104 forms a cavity 106 extending along a second main axis XM_2. The seat may be configured to form a click connection with the first stud of the first hinge part. The seat and cavity may have a seat length (extension along second main axis) also denoted L_S larger than 3 mm and / or less than 15 mm, such as in the range from 4 to 10 mm. The seat length L_S may correspond to or be larger than the first length of the first stud.

[0092] The second hinge part / seat has an inner surface 108 with a cross-section (perpendicular to the second main axis) comprising a circular arc 110, and optionally a first segment 112 and a second segment 114 being straight or slightly curved segments. The circular arc 110 has an angular extension of more than 180 degrees, such as in the range from 200 degrees to 270 degrees, e.g. in the range from 220 degrees to 250 degrees, e.g. 235 degrees, to form a click-connection with the first stud of the first hinge part. The circular arc 110 has a seat diameter also denoted D_S equal to D_1 or slightly larger than D_1. In one or more examples, D_S = D_1±0.1 mm to form a tight press-fit that is stronger than the fit of the second stud in the cabinet. Thus, upon adjustment and during opening and closing of the furniture cabinet door, the first hinge part will not move in relation to the second hinge part, but rotate about the second center axis in relation to the furniture cabinet.

[0093] The circular arc 110 has a chord length also denoted L_C (distance between two end points of the circular arc 110) less than D_S and less than D_1 , such as in the range from 0.8*D_1 to 0.99*D_S. The first segment 112 and the segment 114 optionally forms an angle of 20 degrees to form a funnel 116 with first funnel surface 116A and second funnel surface 116B.

[0094] The second hinge part 102 has an outer surface 120. The outer surface comprises a tapered surface or surface parts 120A, 120B, 120C configured to fit an undercut of a recess in a furniture cabinet door for securing the second hinge part in the recess, e.g. by a press-fit and / or glue.

[0095] The second hinge part has a length (extension along second main axis XM_2 from first end 122 to second end 124) also denoted L_HP_2 in the range from 12 mm to 15 mm.

[0096] The second hinge part 102 has a height (extension along a second axis X_2_2 from a first side 126 to a second side 128 of the second hinge part) also denoted H_HP_2. The first side 126 is configured to face the inside of the furniture when mounted in the furniture cabinet door and the second side 128 is opposite the first side 126 and optionally configured to face the outside of the furniture when mounted in the furniture cabinet door. The height H_HP_2 is less than 10 mm, such as about 8 mm or 9 mm.

[0097] The second hinge part 102 has a width (extension along a third axis X_2_3 perpendicular to the second main axis XM_2 and the second axis X_2_2) also denoted W_HP_2. The second hinge part 102 has an increasing width from the first side 126 towards the second side 128 to fit an undercut recess in the furniture cabinet door.

[0098] The outer surface of the second hinge part may comprise one or more tapered surfaces, such as surface parts 120A, 120B, 120C, angled about 30 about degrees to the third axis X_2_3 as shown in Fig. 5 to fit an undercut recess in the furniture cabinet door.

[0099] Figs. 9-10 illustrate different views of an example tool. Fig. 9 is a surface view of the tool and Fig. 10 is a side view. The tool 200 comprises one or more engagement parts including first engagement part 202 and a second engagement part 204. The first engagement part 202 and the second engagement part are configured for engagement with a (first) hinge part, such as the intermediate section 30 of the (first) hinge part 1.

[0100] The first engagement part 202 comprises a first set of arms including first primary arm 206A and first secondary arm 206B pointing in a first direction Dir_1 , and the second engagement part 204 comprises a second set of arms including second primary arm 208A and 208B pointing in a second direction Dir_2 different from the first direction Dir_1. For example, the (smallest) angle between the first direction and the second direction may be in the range from 45 degrees to 135 degrees, such as in the range from 60 degrees to 120 degrees. In one or more examples, the (smallest) angle between the first direction and the second direction may be in the range from 75 degrees to 105 degrees, such as 90 degrees.

[0101] In one or more examples, the tool is made of a metal sheet, e.g. made of stainless steel. The tool may be made of a plastic material or a composite material comprising plastic. The tool may have a thickness less than 4 mm, such as in the range from 0.5 mm to 3.0 mm. A metal tool may have a thickness in the range from 0.8 mm to 1 .5 mm. A plastic or composite tool may have a thickness in the range from 1 .5 mm to 1 .95 mm. The tool 200 comprises an intermediate part 210 between the first engagement part 202 and the second engagement part 204. The tool 200 optionally comprises a first bend 212 between the intermediate part 210 and the first engagement part 202. The first bend 212 may be larger than 45 degrees, such as in the range from 60 degrees to 120 degrees. In one or more examples, the first bend 212 may be in the range from 75 degrees to 105 degrees, such as 90 degrees.

[0102] The tool 200 optionally comprises a second bend 214 between the intermediate part 210 and the second engagement part 204. The second bend 214 may be larger than 120 degrees, such as in the range from 135 degrees to 225 degrees. In one or more examples, the second bend 214 may be in the range from 165 degrees to 195 degrees, such as 180 degrees.

[0103] The tool allows adjustment of hinges / first hinge part(s) of a furniture while the furniture cabinet door is in a closed position.

[0104] The first engagement part 202 and the second engagement part 204 respectively comprises two straight segments 216, 218 for engagement with respective chamfers of intermediate section of a first hinge part to allow rotation of the first hinge part about one or more of XM_1 and X_1. It is to be noted that further straight segments may be employed, e.g. to increase engagement strength between the parts 202, 204 and the intermediate section of the first hinge part. The distance between the first segment 216 and the second segment may be in the range from 6 mm to 15 mm, such as from 8 mm to 12, e.g. 10.2 mm.

[0105] Fig. 11 illustrates a perspective view of furniture according to the present disclosure, Fig. 12 illustrates a more detailed perspective view of the furniture including a hinge as described herein as indicated by the circle in Fig. 11 , and Fig. 13 is an inner surface view of a furniture cabinet door of the furniture.

[0106] The furniture 300 comprises a furniture cabinet 302 and a furniture cabinet door 304 with two hinges 100. The furniture cabinet door 304 comprises a door body 306 with an inner surface 308 and one or a plurality of hinges / second hinge parts.

[0107] The door body 306 has a primary recess 310 formed as an undercut in the inner surface 308 and extending from a first side 312 of the door body along a recess axis X_R, e.g. within 3 cm from a first corner 314 of the door body 306. A second hinge part, such as second hinge part 102 is arranged in the primary recess 310 with the first end 122 flush with the first side 312 and the first side 126 flush with the inner surface 308.

[0108] The door body 306 optionally has a secondary recess 320 formed as an undercut in the inner surface 308 and extending from a second side 322 of the door body opposite the first side 312 optionally along the recess axis X_R, e.g. within 3 cm from a second corner 324 of the door body 306. A second hinge part, such as second hinge part 102 is arranged in the secondary recess 320 with the first end 122 flush with the second side 322 and the first side 126 flush with the inner surface 308. The second main axis XM_2 may be parallel to the recess axis X_R

[0109] The hinge 100 comprises first hinge part 1 with the first stud click-fit and arranged in the seat of the second hinge part 102. The gap between the furniture cabinet 302 and the furniture cabinet door 304 can be adjusted with the furniture cabinet door 304 in a closed position by engaging the intermediate section of the first hinge part with the first engagement part and / or the second engagement part and manipulating, such as rotating, the first hinge part 100, e.g. about the first center axis X_1.

[0110] Fig. 14 is a flow chart of an example method according to the present disclosure. The method 400 is a method of adjusting a gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door, the method 400 comprising mounting S402 a first stud of a hinge part, such as a first hinge part 1 , in a furniture cabinet door; mounting S404 a second stud of the hinge part in a furniture cabinet, such as in a bore of the furniture cabinet; engaging S406 an intermediate section, such as the intermediate section of first hinge part 1 , arranged inbetween the first stud and the second stud of the hinge part with a tool, such as tool 200; and manipulating S408, e.g. by rotating S408A about first center axis, the hinge part with the tool to adjust a gap between the furniture cabinet and the furniture cabinet door.

[0111] Notably, mounting S402 the first stud may be made after mounting S404 the second stud.

[0112] Figs. 15-18 illustrate different views of an example (first) hinge part. Fig. 15 illustrates a first side view, Fig. 16 illustrates a second side view with the first hinge part rotated 90 degrees about the first main axis XM_1 compared to Fig. 15, Fig. 17 illustrates a first end view, and Fig. 18 illustrates a perspective view of the first hinge part 1 A. The first hinge part 1 A has a first end 2 and a second end 4 with a first main axis XM_1 . The first hinge part 1A comprises a first stud 10 comprising a first distal end 12 forming the first end 2, the first stud 10 defining a first center axis X_1. The first hinge part 1 comprises a second stud 20 comprising a second distal end 22 forming the second end 4, the second stud 20 defining a second center axis X_2. The first center axis and the second center axis are optionally parallel axes as illustrated.

[0113] The intermediate section 30 comprises six chamfers 33A, 33B, 33C, 33D, 33E, and 33F forming a hexagonal engagement part for engagement with a tool.

[0114] Further, the intermediate section 30 of first hinge part 1A comprises a raised shoulder 36 with a circular circumference. In other words, the second face 32 is circular, i.e. has a circular circumference. Thereby, the chamfers 33A-33F are lifted and separated from a furniture cabinet or third hinge part when mounted in the furniture cabinet. The raised shoulder 36 has a height (extension along first main axis XM_1) about 0.25 mm. It is to be understood that a raised shoulder in one or more examples may be employed for different chamfer configurations including chamfer configuration illustrated in Figs. 1-4 and / or that the chamfer configuration in Figs. 15-18 in one or more examples may be employed without the raised shoulder.

[0115] Figs. 19-20 illustrate different views of an example tool. Fig. 19 is a surface view of the tool and Fig. 20 is a side view. The tool 200A comprises one or more engagement parts including first engagement part 202 and a second engagement part 204. The first engagement part 202 and the second engagement part are configured for engagement with a (first) hinge part, such as the intermediate section 30 of the (first) hinge part 1 A.

[0116] The first engagement part 202 comprises a first set of arms including first primary arm 206A and first secondary arm 206B pointing in a first direction Dir_1 , and the second engagement part 204 comprises a second set of arms including second primary arm 208A and 208B pointing in a second direction Dir_2 different from the first direction Dir_1. For example, the (smallest) angle between the first direction and the second direction may be in the range from 45 degrees to 135 degrees, such as in the range from 60 degrees to 120 degrees. In one or more examples, the (smallest) angle between the first direction and the second direction may be in the range from 75 degrees to 105 degrees, such as 90 degrees. In one or more examples, the tool is made of a metal sheet, e.g. made of stainless steel. The tool may be made of a plastic material or a composite material comprising plastic. The tool may have a thickness less than 4 mm, such as in the range from 0.5 mm to 3.0 mm. A metal tool may have a thickness in the range from 0.8 mm to 1 .5 mm. A plastic or composite tool may have a thickness in the range from 1 .5 mm to 1 .95 mm.

[0117] The tool 200A comprises an intermediate part 210 between the first engagement part 202 and the second engagement part 204. The tool 200 optionally comprises a first bend 212 between the intermediate part 210 and the first engagement part 202. The first bend 212 may be larger than 45 degrees, such as in the range from 60 degrees to 120 degrees. In one or more examples, the first bend 212 may be in the range from 75 degrees to 105 degrees, such as 90 degrees.

[0118] The tool 200 optionally comprises a second bend 214 between the intermediate part 210 and the second engagement part 204. The second bend 214 may be larger than 120 degrees, such as in the range from 135 degrees to 225 degrees. In one or more examples, the second bend 214 may be in the range from 165 degrees to 195 degrees, such as 180 degrees.

[0119] The tool 200A allows adjustment of hinges / first hinge part(s) of a furniture while the furniture cabinet door is in a closed position.

[0120] The first engagement part 202 and the second engagement part 204 respectively comprises four straight segments 216, 218, 220, 222 for engagement with respective chamfers of intermediate section of a first hinge part to allow rotation of the first hinge part about one or more of XM_1 and X_1. The distance between the first segment 216 and the second segment 218 may be in the range from 6 mm to 15 mm, such as from 8 mm to 12, e.g. 10.2 mm.

[0121] Examples of (first) hinge parts, hinges, tools, hinge systems, and methods according to the disclosure are set out in the following items:

[0122] Item 1 . A hinge part comprising: a first stud defining a first center axis, the first stud configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet door; a second stud defining a second center axis, the second stud configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet; and an intermediate section arranged in-between the first stud and the second stud, wherein the first center axis defined by the first stud is offset from the second center axis defined by the second stud by an offset distance.

[0123] Item 2. Hinge part according to Item 1 , wherein the first center axis and the second center axis are parallel or arranged to be essentially parallel.

[0124] Item 3. Hinge part according to any one or more of Items 1-2, wherein the offset distance is between 2% and 200% of a first diameter of the first stud and / or of a second diameter of the second stud.

[0125] Item 4. Hinge part according to any one or more of Items 1-3, wherein the intermediate section comprises a flange.

[0126] Item 5. Hinge part according to any one or more of Items 1-4, wherein the intermediate section has a thickness extending longitudinally along one or both of the first center axis and / or the second center axis, and wherein the thickness is between 2% and 200% of the first diameter of the first stud and / or of the second diameter of the second stud.

[0127] Item 6. Hinge part according to Item 5, wherein the thickness of the intermediate section is smaller than or equal to a desired gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door.

[0128] Item 7. Hinge part according to any one or more of Items 1-6, wherein the first stud extends from a first face of the intermediate section and wherein the second stud extends from a second face of the intermediate section.

[0129] Item 8. Hinge part according to any one or more of Items 1-7, wherein the first face of the intermediate section and the second face of the intermediate section are arranged as opposed faces.

[0130] Item 9. Hinge part according to any one or more of Items 1-8, wherein one or both of the first stud and the second stud is / are a cylindrical stud. Item 10. Hinge part according to any one or more of Items 1-9, wherein the first stud has a first diameter smaller than a second diameter of the second stud.

[0131] Item 11. Hinge part according to any one or more of Items 1 -10, wherein the intermediate section comprises one or more chamfers including a first chamfer.

[0132] Item 12. A hinge comprising a first hinge part, wherein the first hinge part is a hinge part according to any one of Items 1-11.

[0133] Item 13. Hinge according to Item 12, the hinge comprising a second hinge part comprising a seat configured to receive the first stud of the first hinge part.

[0134] Item 14. A tool for a furniture, the tool comprising a first engagement part for engagement with a hinge part, and a second engagement part for engagement with the hinge part, the first engagement part comprising a first set of arms pointing in a first direction, and the second engagement part comprising a second set of arms pointing in a second direction different from the first direction.

[0135] Item 15. Tool according to Item 14, wherein the tool is configured for engaging with the intermediate section of the hinge part.

[0136] Item 16. Tool according to any one of Items 14-15, wherein the tool is configured with a thickness smaller than a desired gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door.

[0137] Item 17. Tool according to any one of items 14-16, the tool comprising an intermediate part between the first engagement part and the second engagement part, the tool comprising a first bend between the intermediate part and the first engagement part, wherein the first bend is larger than 45 degrees, such as in the range from 60 degrees to 120 degrees, e.g. 90 degrees.

[0138] Item 18. Tool according to Item 17, the tool comprising a second bend between the intermediate part and the second engagement part, wherein second bend is larger than 120 degrees, such as in the range from 135 degrees to 225 degrees, e.g. 180 degrees. Item 19. Tool according to any one of Items 14-18, wherein the tool has a thickness less than 4 mm, such as in the range from 0.5 mm to 3.0 mm, e.g. about 0.5 mm, 0.8 mm, or 1 mm.

[0139] Item 20. Tool according to any one of Items 14-19, wherein the tool is made of plastic material, such as nylon, a metal, an alloy, or composite material.

[0140] Item 21. A hinge system comprising a tool according to any one of Items 14-20 and a hinge according to any one of Items 12-13.

[0141] Item 22. A method of adjusting a gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door, the method comprising: mounting a first stud of a hinge part in a furniture cabinet door; mounting a second stud of the hinge part in a furniture cabinet; engaging an intermediate section arranged in-between the first stud and the second stud of the hinge part with a tool; and manipulating, e.g. with the furniture cabinet door in a closed position, the hinge part with the tool to adjust a gap between the furniture cabinet and the furniture cabinet door.

[0142] The use of the terms “first”, “second”, “third” and “fourth”, “primary”, “secondary”, “tertiary” etc. does not imply any particular order, but are included to identify individual elements. Moreover, the use of the terms “first”, “second”, “third” and “fourth”, “primary”, “secondary”, “tertiary” etc. does not denote any order or importance, but rather the terms “first”, “second”, “third” and “fourth”, “primary”, “secondary”, “tertiary” etc. are used to distinguish one element from another. Note that the words “first”, “second”, “third” and “fourth”, “primary”, “secondary”, “tertiary” etc. are used here and elsewhere for labelling purposes only and are not intended to denote any specific spatial or temporal ordering. Furthermore, the labelling of a first element does not imply the presence of a second element and vice versa.

[0143] It is to be noted that the word "comprising" does not necessarily exclude the presence of other elements or steps than those listed. It is to be noted that the words "a" or "an" preceding an element do not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements.

[0144] Although features have been shown and described, it will be understood that they are not intended to limit the claimed disclosure, and it will be made obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the claimed disclosure. The specification and drawings are, accordingly to be regarded in an illustrative rather than restrictive sense. The claimed disclosure is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications, and equivalents.

[0145] LIST OF REFERENCES

[0146] 1 , 1 A first hinge part, hinge part

[0147] 2 first end

[0148] 4 second end

[0149] 10 first stud

[0150] 12 first distal end

[0151] 20 second stud

[0152] 22 second distal end

[0153] 30 intermediate section

[0154] 30A flange

[0155] 31 first face of the intermediate section

[0156] 32 second face of the intermediate section

[0157] 33A first chamfer

[0158] 33B second chamfer

[0159] 33C third chamfer

[0160] 33D fourth chamfer

[0161] 33E fifth chamfer

[0162] 33F sixth chamfer

[0163] 36 raised shoulder

[0164] 100 hinge

[0165] 102 second hinge part, hinge part 104 seat

[0166] 106 cavity

[0167] 108 inner surface

[0168] 110 circular arc

[0169] 112 first segment

[0170] 114 second segment

[0171] 116 funnel of seat

[0172] 116A first funnel surface

[0173] 116B second funnel surface

[0174] 120 outer surface

[0175] 120A first surface part

[0176] 120B second surface part

[0177] 120C third surface part

[0178] 122 first end of second hinge part

[0179] 124 second end of second hinge part

[0180] 126 first side

[0181] 128 second side

[0182] 200, 200A tool for a furniture

[0183] 202 first engagement part

[0184] 204 second engagement part

[0185] 206A first primary arm 206B first secondary arm

[0186] 208A second primary arm

[0187] 208B second secondary arm

[0188] 210 intermediate part

[0189] 212 first bend

[0190] 214 second bend

[0191] 216 first segment

[0192] 218 second segment

[0193] 220 third segment

[0194] 222 fourth segment

[0195] 300 furniture

[0196] 302 furniture cabinet

[0197] 304 furniture cabinet door

[0198] 306 door body

[0199] 308 inner surface

[0200] 310 primary recess

[0201] 312 first side of door body

[0202] 314 first corner

[0203] 320 secondary recess

[0204] 322 second side of door body

[0205] 324 second corner 400 a method of adjusting a gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door

[0206] S402 mounting a first stud of a hinge part

[0207] S404 mounting a second stud of the hinge part

[0208] S406 engaging an intermediate section of the hinge part with a tool

[0209] S408 manipulating the hinge part with the tool to adjust a gap between the furniture cabinet and the furniture cabinet door

[0210] S408A rotating the hinge part about first center axis

[0211] D_cham chamfer distance between chamfers

[0212] D_off offset distance between the first center axis and the second center axis

[0213] D_S seat diameter

[0214] Dir_1 first direction

[0215] Dir_2 second direction

[0216] D_1 first diameter of first stud

[0217] D_2 second diameter of second stud

[0218] L_HP_1 length of first hinge part

[0219] L_HP_2 length of second hinge part

[0220] L_C chord length

[0221] L_S length of seat

[0222] L_1 first length

[0223] L_2 second length T_F thickness of intermediate section

[0224] W_HP_2 width of second hinge part

[0225] XM_1 first main axis

[0226] XM_2 second main axis X_2_2_second axis

[0227] X_2_3 third axis

[0228] X_1 first center axis

[0229] X_2 second center axis

Claims

28CLAIMS1 . A hinge (100) comprising a first hinge part (1 , 1A) and a second hinge part (102), wherein the first hinge part is a hinge part (1 , 1 A) comprising: a first stud (10) defining a first center axis (X_1), the first stud (10) configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet door; a second stud (20) defining a second center axis (X_2), the second stud (20) configured to be coupled to a furniture cabinet; and an intermediate section (30) arranged in-between the first stud (10) and the second stud (20), wherein the first center axis (X_1 ) defined by the first stud (10) is offset from the second center axis (X_2) defined by the second stud (20) by an offset distance (D_off), the second hinge part (102) comprising a seat (104) configured to receive the first stud (10) of the first hinge part (1 , 1 A).

2. Hinge (100) according to claim 1 , wherein the first center axis (X_1) and the second center axis (X_2) are arranged to be essentially parallel.

3. Hinge (100) according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the offset distance (D_off) is between 2% and 200% of a first diameter (D_1 ) of the first stud (10) or of a second diameter (D_2) of the second stud (20).

4. Hinge (100) according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the intermediate section (30) comprises a flange.

5. Hinge (100) according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the intermediate section (30) has a thickness (T_F) extending longitudinally along one or both of the first center axis (X_1 ) and / or the second center axis (X_2), and wherein the thickness (T_F) is between 2% and 200% of the first diameter of the first stud (10) or of the second diameter of the second stud (20).

6. Hinge (100) according to claim 5, wherein the thickness (T_F) of the intermediate section (30) is smaller than or equal to a desired gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door.

7. Hinge (100) according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the first stud (10) extends from a first face (31) of the intermediate section (30) and wherein the second stud (20) extends from a second face (32) of the intermediate section (30).

8. Hinge (100) according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the first face (31) of the intermediate section (30) and the second face (32) of the intermediate section (30) are arranged as opposed faces.

9. Hinge (100) according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein one or both of the first stud (10) and the second stud (20) is / are a cylindrical stud.

10. Hinge (100) according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the first stud (10) has a first diameter (D_1 ) smaller than a second diameter (D_2) of the second stud (20).

11. Hinge (100) according to any one or more of the preceding claims wherein the intermediate section (30) comprises one or more chamfers including a first chamfer (33A).

12. A tool (200) for a furniture, the tool comprising a first engagement part (202) for engagement with a hinge part, and a second engagement part (204) for engagement with the hinge part, the first engagement part (202) comprising a first set of arms (206A, 206B) pointing in a first direction, and the second engagement part (204) comprising a second set of arms (208A, 208B) pointing in a second direction different from the first direction, wherein the smallest angle between the first direction and the second direction is in the range from 45 degrees to 135 degrees.

13. Tool (200) according to claim 12, the tool (200) comprising an intermediate part (210) between the first engagement part (202) and the second engagement part (204), the tool (200) comprising a first bend (212) between the intermediate part (210) and the first engagement part (202), wherein the first bend (212) is larger than 45 degrees.

14. Tool (200) according to claim 13, the tool (200) comprising a second bend (214) between the intermediate part (210) and the second engagement part (204), wherein the second bend (214) is larger than 120 degrees.

15. Tool (200) according to any one of claims 12-14, wherein the tool is configured for engaging with the intermediate section of the hinge part.

16. Tool (200) according to any one of claims 12-15, wherein the tool (200) is configured with a thickness smaller than a desired gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door.

17. A hinge system comprising a tool (200) according to any one of claims 12-16 and a hinge (100) according to any one of claims 1-11.

18. A method (400) of adjusting a gap between a furniture cabinet and a furniture cabinet door, the method comprising: mounting (S402) a first stud of a first hinge part of a hinge according to any one of claims 1-11 in the seat of a second hinge part arranged in a furniture cabinet door; mounting (S404) a second stud of the hinge part in a furniture cabinet; engaging (S406) an intermediate section arranged in-between the first stud and the second stud of the first hinge part with a tool; and manipulating (S408) the first hinge part with the tool to adjust a gap between the furniture cabinet and the furniture cabinet door.

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