Fitting in the form of a furniture fitting or a building fitting

Abstract

The invention relates to a fitting (12) which is in the form of a furniture fitting or a building fitting, comprising: - at least one fastening element (13) for fastening an at least partially plate-like construction element (7), preferably a drawer bottom (7a) or a drawer rear wall (6), to the fitting (12), wherein the fastening element (13) comprises a contact side (26) for bearing against the construction element (7) and a fastening side (27) which is spaced apart from the contact side (26) by a material thickness of the fastening element (13); - at least one opening (18), arranged in the fastening element (13), for the passage of a screw (14) for fastening the construction element (7) to the at least one fastening element (13), wherein the at least one opening (18) is at least partially surrounded on the fastening side (27) of the fastening element (13) by a spacing device (22), that is preferably funnel-shaped, for the passage of the screw (14), wherein the spacing device (22) is designed as an integral component of the fastening element (13) and projects transversely from the fastening side (27) of the fastening element (13).

Description

[0001] Fitting designed as furniture fitting or as building fitting

[0002] The present invention relates to a fitting designed as a furniture fitting or as a building fitting, comprising:

[0003] - at least one mounting bracket for attaching a plate-shaped component, at least in sections

[0004] structural element, preferably a drawer bottom or drawer back panel, on the fitting, wherein the mounting web has one contact side for contact with the

[0005] Construction element and a spaced apart from the plant side by a material thickness of the mounting web

[0006] has a mounting side,

[0007] - at least one opening arranged in the mounting web for the passage of a screw for fastening the structural element to the at least one mounting web.

[0008] Furthermore, the invention relates to a drawer side panel with at least one fitting of the type to be described, an arrangement with at least one construction element and with at least one fitting of the type to be described, and a drawer with at least one such fitting.

[0009] The fitting according to the preamble of claim 1 can, for example, be an adapter element of a drawer side wall to which a structural element in the form of a drawer bottom and / or in the form of a drawer back wall is to be attached.

[0010] In modern furniture manufacturing, drawer bottoms with a thickness of 16 mm are standard. However, to conserve resources and save material, there is often a desire to use thinner drawer bottoms, for example, 12 mm thick. This is particularly useful for drawers intended for lighter loads.

[0011] However, when using a thinner drawer base, there is a risk that the screw tips will puncture a decorative layer of the drawer base and protrude from it. These protruding screws can cause significant damage to the stored items and personal injury.

[0012] Of course, it is generally possible to use screws with a shorter nominal length when using a thinner drawer base. However, using shorter screws has the disadvantage that the machine feeding of the screws is significantly less efficient. The ratio of the head size (which is predetermined in furniture manufacturing by the use of a standard tool) to the shorter screw length leads to the screw tilting and thus to a less favorable feeding situation.

[0013] Furthermore, shorter screws do not conform to the usual standard in kitchen construction, so there is always a risk that a longer standard screw will be accidentally screwed in by assembly machines or by an installer, which - as already mentioned - can protrude above the decorative layer of the drawer bottom when screwed in.

[0014] Therefore, there is a desire to use a uniform standard screw length (preferably 15 mm) without the screws protruding beyond a thinner drawer bottom (preferably 12 mm thick) when installed. The object of the present invention is to provide a fitting that is improved upon the prior art and meets the aforementioned requirements.

[0015] 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.

[0016] According to the invention, it is therefore provided that the at least one opening on the fastening side of the fastening bridge is at least partially surrounded by a, preferably funnel-shaped, spacer device for the passage of the screw, wherein the spacer device is designed as an integral part of the fastening bridge and projects transversely from the fastening side of the fastening bridge.

[0017] In other words, a spacer device, preferably funnel-shaped, is provided on the mounting side of the mounting bracket, projecting transversely from the mounting side. This spacer device reduces the screw-in length of the screw. The spacer device effectively prevents the longer standard screws from penetrating the surface of the structural element and protruding beyond it.

[0018] Furthermore, the spacer device acts as a stiffening rib, so that the area surrounding the opening has an improved section modulus and thus improved stability.

[0019] According to one example, further attachments can be made to the mounting bracket.

[0020] Fastening means are arranged, preferably at least one tab, one claw, one screw, one nail and / or at least one hook. In this way, the structural element can be additionally secured to the mounting web and any play occurring between the mounting web and the structural element can be eliminated.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment, the distance device

[0022] - have a thickness between 1 mm and 3 mm, preferably about 2 mm, and / or

[0023] - form a receiving chamber for the resulting chip material, preferably rotationally symmetrical with respect to the at least one opening, and / or

[0024] - produced by forming or by embossing.

[0025] The receiving chamber formed by the spacer device allows the resulting chip material to be collected when the structural element is screwed on, so that the

[0026] The structural element can be pressed flat against the mounting rib.

[0027] According to a further embodiment, the at least one mounting web can have a central plane, wherein the at least one opening is arranged offset from the central plane of the mounting web. In this way, the opening is further spaced away from an edge region of the structural element, thus reducing the risk of an edge region of the structural element breaking off when the screw is tightened.

[0028] According to a further embodiment, the fitting has a vertical web projecting transversely from the mounting web, wherein the at least one opening is arranged offset in the mounting web towards the vertical web. A recess can, for example, be arranged in the vertical web, wherein the mounting web has a circular arc-shaped section extending into the recess. This measure reduces the risk of an edge area of ​​the structural element breaking off when the screw is tightened.

[0029] According to a further embodiment, the spacer device can be designed to widen from the opening in a direction away from the fastening side, so that the screw can be inserted into the opening at an angle between 90° and 60°. This allows the screw to be inserted obliquely into the spacer device, further reducing the risk of chipping of an edge area of ​​the structural element.

[0030] According to another embodiment, the spacer can be manufactured by stamping. In this way, the spacer can be produced quickly and cost-effectively in the factory, without the need for any additional components.

[0031] According to a further embodiment, the fitting can have at least one stop web which runs substantially parallel and spaced apart from the at least one mounting web, wherein the structural element can be received in a portion of its length between the mounting web and the stop web. In other words, the mounting web and the stop web together form a receiving chamber for an edge region of the structural element, wherein, in a mounted state, the structural element rests with one side against the mounting web and with a second side against the stop web. For example, the distance between the mounting web and the stop web can be between 10 mm and 15 mm, preferably about 12.5 mm.

[0032] According to a further embodiment, the fitting is designed as an adapter element for connecting a drawer side wall to a drawer bottom, as an adapter element for connecting a drawer side wall to a drawer bottom and / or to a drawer back wall, or as an adapter element for connecting a drawer side wall to a drawer bottom and / or to a drawer front panel.

[0033] The drawer side panel according to the invention has at least one fitting of the type in question. Preferably, the drawer side panel has several such fittings, which are arranged spaced apart from one another along the longitudinal side panel of the drawer side panel.

[0034] The arrangement according to the invention comprises at least one plate-shaped structural element, at least partially, and at least one fitting of the type in question. The structural element can have a thickness of less than 16 mm, preferably less than 14 mm. Preferably, the thickness of the plate-shaped structural element is 12 mm.

[0035] The material thickness of the mounting bracket can be, for example, 0.7 mm and / or the length of the screw can be, for example, 15 mm.

[0036] The drawer according to the invention has at least one fitting, at least one side panel, or at least one arrangement of the aforementioned type. Further details and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the figures.

[0037] Fig. 1a, 1b show a perspective view of a piece of furniture with a furniture body and drawers mounted to move relative to the furniture body, as well as a perspective view of a drawer.

[0038] Figures 2a and 2b show the drawer in a view from below, as well as an enlarged detail view.

[0039] Figures 3a-3c show a drawer side panel with several fittings in a perspective view, as well as two enlarged detail views.

[0040] Figures 4a and 4b show perspective views of the fitting in two different versions.

[0041] Figures 5a and 5b show the drawer in a cross-sectional view and an enlarged detail view.

[0042] Figures 6a-6d show the fitting in different views.

[0043] Fig. 1a shows a perspective view of a piece of furniture 1 with a furniture body 2 and drawers 3 mounted to be movable relative to the furniture body 2. The drawers 3 each have a drawer front panel 4, drawer side walls 5, a drawer back panel 6 and a structural element 7 in the form of a drawer bottom 7a that is at least partially plate-shaped.

[0044] Fig. 1b shows the drawer 3 in a perspective view. The drawer 3 is mounted so as to be movable relative to the furniture body 2 via drawer slides 8, wherein the drawer slide 8 has a body rail 9 to be attached to the furniture body 2 and at least one extension rail 10 movable relative to the body rail 9, wherein the drawer 3 is connected to the extension rail 10 or can be detachably connected to it. The drawer side wall 5 can have a hollow profile, for example made of metal.

[0045] Fig. 2a shows the drawer 3 in a bottom view. The drawer 3 comprises the drawer front panel 4, two opposing side walls 5, a drawer back panel 6, and the plate-shaped structural element 7 in the form of the drawer bottom 7a.

[0046] By means of a coupling device 11, the drawer 3 can be detachably coupled relative to the extension rail 10 of the drawer extension guide 8.

[0047] The structural element 7 in the form of the drawer base 7a is to be attached to the drawer side wall 5 by means of at least one fitting 12. In the illustrated embodiment, two or more fittings 12 are provided for attaching the structural element 7, wherein the fittings 12 are spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction L on the drawer side wall 5.

[0048] In the figure shown, the fittings 12 are shown on only one drawer side panel 5. Of course, both drawer side panels 5 can have at least one fitting 12 for attaching a structural element 7.

[0049] Fig. 2b shows an enlarged view of the area framed in Fig. 2a. The fitting 12 has at least one mounting web 13 for supporting the plate-shaped structural element 7, the structural element 7 being connected to the mounting web 13 by at least one screw 14. Additional fastening means 15 can be arranged on the mounting web 13 if required, for example, at least one claw, one screw, one nail, one tab, and / or at least one hook. In the illustrated embodiment, the additional fastening means 15 have at least one tab that is bendable towards the drawer bottom 7a. In this way, the drawer bottom 7a can be additionally secured.

[0050] Fig. 3a shows the drawer side wall 5 in a perspective view, with several fittings 12 spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction L arranged on the drawer side wall 5.

[0051] The fitting 12 can be designed as an adapter element 16a for connecting the drawer side wall 5 with the drawer bottom 7a, as an adapter element 16b for connecting the drawer side wall 5 with the drawer bottom 7a and / or with the drawer back wall 6, or as an adapter element 16c for connecting the drawer side wall 5 with the drawer bottom 7a and / or with the drawer front panel 4.

[0052] Fig. 3b shows an enlarged view of the area “E” framed in Fig. 3a. The fitting 12 is designed here as an adapter element 16b, through which the drawer side wall 5 can be connected to the drawer bottom 7a and to the drawer back wall 6.

[0053] In the illustrated embodiment, the fitting 12 has two mounting lugs 13, 13a, which run transversely, preferably at right angles to each other. At least one opening 18 is provided on each of the two mounting lugs 13, 13a for the passage of a screw 14 for fastening a structural element 7 (in this case, the drawer bottom 7a and the drawer back panel 6). In the illustrated embodiment, further fastening means 15 for fastening the structural element 7 are arranged on both mounting lugs 13, 13a.

[0054] The fitting 12 can have at least one mounting web 19 projecting transversely from the mounting web 13 for the lateral support of the structural element 7. The at least one opening 18 of the mounting web 13 is arranged offset in the mounting web 13 in a direction pointing away from the mounting web 19.

[0055] In other words, this allows the opening 18 of the fastening web 13 to be further spaced away from the mounting web 19, thereby reducing the risk of an edge area of ​​the structural element 7 breaking off when the screw 14 is screwed in.

[0056] The fitting 12 can include at least one rotatable adjustment wheel 17, by which a position of the drawer 3, preferably an inclination of the drawer 3, relative to the extendable extension rail 10 (Fig. 1b) of the drawer extension guide 8 can be adjusted.

[0057] Fig. 3c shows an enlarged view of the area “D” framed in Fig. 3a. The fitting 12 is designed here as an adapter element 16a, through which the drawer side wall 5 can be connected to the drawer bottom 7a.

[0058] Fig. 4a shows the fitting 12, which is designed as an adapter element 16b for connecting the drawer side panel 5 to the drawer bottom 7a and to the drawer back panel 6. This design corresponds to the fitting 12 according to Fig. 3b. The first mounting web 13 for attaching the drawer bottom 7a and the second mounting web 13a for attaching the drawer back panel 6 run transversely to each other.

[0059] Preferably, the first fastening web 13 runs essentially horizontally in the assembled state and the second fastening web 13a runs essentially vertically.

[0060] In each of the two mounting lugs 13, 13a, at least one opening 18 for the passage of a screw 14 is arranged. The fitting 12 according to Fig. 4a has a receiving profile 25, preferably substantially U-shaped, for receiving an edge of the drawer back panel 6.

[0061] The fitting 12 can have a vertical web 20 projecting transversely from the mounting web 13, wherein the at least one opening 18 of the mounting web 13 is arranged offset in the mounting web 13 in the direction of the vertical web 20. In this way, the opening 18 is further spaced away from the bearing web 19, thus reducing the risk of an edge area of ​​the drawer bottom 7a breaking off.

[0062] A recess 23 can be arranged in the vertical web 20, wherein the fastening web 13 has a circular arc-shaped section 24 extending into the recess 23. In this way, the opening 18 with the circular arc-shaped section 24 can be spaced as far apart as possible from the support web 19, so that the risk of breakage of the drawer bottom 7a can be further reduced.

[0063] Fig. 4b shows the fitting 12, which here is designed as an adapter element 16a for connecting the drawer side wall 5 to the drawer bottom 7a. This design corresponds to the fitting 12 according to Fig. 3c. The mounting lug 13 has a contact side 26 for contact with the structural element 7 and a mounting side 27 spaced apart from the contact side 26 by a material thickness of the mounting lug 13.

[0064] The at least one opening 18 for the passage of the screw 14 is at least partially surrounded on the mounting side 27 of the mounting web 13 by a spacer device 22, preferably funnel-shaped, for the passage of the screw 14. The spacer device 22 is formed as an integral component of the mounting web 13 and projects transversely from the mounting side 27 of the mounting web 13.

[0065] Assuming, for example, that the thickness of the structural element 7 is 12 mm and the length of the screw 14 is 15 mm, the head of the screw 14 can be further spaced from the fastening side 27 of the fastening web 13 by the spacer device 22, so that the tip of the screw 14 does not protrude beyond a cover surface of the structural element 7 when screwed in.

[0066] In the mounting web 13 at least one elongated hole 21 can be arranged, through which laser light can be guided when welding the fitting 12 to the drawer side wall 5 by means of a laser welding device.

[0067] Fig. 5a shows the drawer 3 with the drawer side wall 5 and with the construction element 7 in the form of the drawer bottom 7a in a cross-sectional view.

[0068] The fitting 12 has a mounting web 13 for fastening the structural element 7, a vertical web 20 projecting downwards from the mounting web 13, and a support web 19 projecting upwards from the mounting web 13 for lateral support of the structural element 7. The vertical web 20 and the support web 19 run essentially parallel to each other.

[0069] Fig. 5b shows an enlarged view of the area framed in Fig. 5a. The fastening web 13 has a contact side 26 for the contact of the structural element 7 and a fastening side 27 spaced apart from the contact side 26 by a material thickness of the fastening web 13.

[0070] The mounting web 13 has at least one opening 18 for the passage of a screw 14, wherein the at least one opening 18 on the mounting side 27 of the mounting web 13 is at least partially surrounded by a spacer device 22, preferably funnel-shaped, for the passage of the screw 14. The spacer device 22 is formed as an integral part of the mounting web 13 and projects transversely from the mounting side 27 of the mounting web 13.

[0071] According to a possible embodiment, it can be provided that the spacer device 22

[0072] - has a thickness between 1 mm and 3 mm, preferably about 2 mm, and / or

[0073] - a receiving chamber 29, preferably rotationally symmetrical with respect to the at least one opening 18, for the resulting chip material, and / or

[0074] - is produced by forming or by embossing.

[0075] The fitting 12 and / or the drawer side panel 5 can have at least one stop rib 28, which runs substantially parallel and spaced apart from the at least one mounting rib 13. The structural element 7 can be accommodated in certain areas between the mounting rib 13 and the stop rib 28.

[0076] For example, the distance between the mounting web 13 and the stop web 28 can be between 10 mm and 15 mm, preferably about 12.5 mm.

[0077] Figures 6a-6d show the fitting 12 in different cross-sectional views.

[0078] Fig. 6a shows the fitting 12 with the mounting lug 13, which has a central plane 30. It can be seen that the opening 18 is arranged offset from the central plane 30 of the mounting lug 13.

[0079] The opening 18 has a central axis 31 which is offset relative to the central plane 30 in the direction of the vertical web 20. In this way, the opening 18 is positioned closer to the vertical leg 20 and further away from the lateral support web 19. This reduces the risk of a lateral edge of the structural element 7 breaking off when the screw 14 is tightened using a tool.

[0080] The central axis 31 of the opening 18 and the central axis of the receiving chamber 29 for receiving the resulting chip material run coaxially to each other.

[0081] Fig. 6b shows the fitting according to Fig. 6a with screw 14 in an assembled state. The structural element 7 is not shown for the sake of clarity.

[0082] Fig. 6c shows an enlarged view of the fitting 12 with the spacer device 22 arranged on the mounting side 27. Fig. 6d shows the fitting 12 with the spacer device 22, which widens from the opening 18 in a direction away from the mounting side 27, so that the screw 14 can be inserted into the opening 18 at an angle between 90° and 60° relative to the mounting side 27 of the mounting lug 13.

[0083] In this way, the risk of an edge area of ​​the construction element 7 breaking off can be further reduced, with the additional effect that the construction element 7 can be pulled towards the drawer side wall 5 by turning the screw 14.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Fitting (12) , which is designed as a furniture fitting or as a building fitting, comprising: - at least one fastening web (13) for fastening an at least partially plate-shaped structural element (7), preferably a drawer bottom (7a) or a drawer back panel (6), to the fitting (12), wherein the fastening web (13) has a contact side (26) for contact with the structural element (7) and a fastening side (27) spaced apart from the contact side (26) by a material thickness of the fastening web (13), - at least one opening (18) arranged in the mounting web (13) for the passage of a screw (14) for fastening the structural element (7) to the at least one mounting web (13), characterized in that the at least one opening (18) on the fastening side (27) of the mounting web (13) is at least partially surrounded by a, preferably funnel-shaped, spacer device (22) for the passage of the screw (14), wherein the spacer device (22) is designed as an integral part of the mounting web (13) and projects transversely from the fastening side (27) of the mounting web (13).

2. Fitting (12) according to claim 1, wherein further fastening means (15), preferably at least one claw, one screw, one nail, one tab and / or at least one hook, are arranged on at least one fastening web (13).

3. Fitting (12) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the spacer device (22) has a thickness between 1 mm and 3 mm, preferably about 2 mm, and / or - one, preferably in relation to at least one opening (18) forms a rotationally symmetrical receiving chamber (29) for the resulting chip material.

4. Fitting (12) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least one fastening web (13) has a central plane (30), wherein the at least one opening (18) is arranged offset to the central plane (30) of the at least one fastening web (13).

5. Fitting (12) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the fitting (12) has at least one support web (19) projecting transversely from the mounting web (13) for lateral contact of the structural element (7), preferably wherein the at least one opening (18) is arranged offset in the mounting web (13) in a direction pointing away from the support web (19).

6. Fitting (12) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the fitting (12) has a vertical web (20) projecting transversely from the mounting web (13), wherein the at least one opening (18) is arranged offset in the mounting web (13) in the direction of the vertical web (20), preferably wherein a recess (23) is arranged in the vertical web (20), wherein the mounting web (13) has a circular arc-shaped section (24) extending into the recess (23).

7. Fitting (12) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the spacer device (22) widens from the opening (18) in a direction away from the fastening side (27), so that the screw (14) is within an angle between 90° and 60° relative to the mounting side (27) of the The fastening bridge (13) can be inserted into the opening (18).

8. Fitting (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the The spacer device (22) is produced by forming or by embossing.

9. Fitting (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the Fitting (12) has at least one stop web (28) which runs substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the at least one fastening web (13), wherein the structural element (7) is partially located between the is receptive to the mounting bracket (13) and the stop bracket (28), preferably wherein a distance between the The distance between the fastening web (13) and the stop web (28) is between 10 mm and 15 mm, particularly preferably about 12.5 mm.

10. Fitting (12) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the fitting (12) serves as an adapter element (16a) for connecting a drawer side wall (5) to a drawer bottom (7a), and as an adapter element (16b) for connecting a drawer side wall (5) is designed with a drawer base (7a) and / or with a drawer back panel (6) , or as an adapter element (16c) for connecting a drawer side panel (5) with a drawer base (7a) and / or with a drawer front panel (4).

11. Drawer side panel (5) with at least one fitting (12) according to one of claims 1 to 10.

12. Drawer side panel (5) according to claim 11, wherein the Drawer side panel (5) several fittings (12) according to one of the claims 1 to 10, which in the longitudinal direction (L) of the drawer side wall (5) are arranged spaced apart from each other on the drawer side wall (5).

13. Arrangement comprising at least one at least partially plate-shaped structural element (7) and at least one fitting (12) according to one of claims 1 to 10, preferably wherein the at least one structural element (7) has a thickness of less than 16 mm, preferably less than 14 mm.

14. Arrangement according to claim 13, wherein the arrangement has at least one screw (14) for fastening the structural element (7) to the fitting (12), preferably wherein the length of the screw (14) is between 13 mm and 17 mm, preferably 15 mm.

15. Drawer (3) with at least one fitting (12) according to one of claims 1 to 10 or with at least one drawer side wall (5) according to one of claims 11 or 12 or with at least one arrangement according to claim 13 or 14.

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