Arrangement of hinge and locking device

The integration of depth, height, and lateral adjustment devices for hinges and locking devices facilitates precise alignment and enhances flexibility by allowing for ergonomic assembly and positioning, improving the assembly process and reducing installation time.

WO2026128926A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-25JULIUS BLUM GMBH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
JULIUS BLUM GMBH
Filing Date
2025-11-04
Publication Date
2026-06-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing arrangements for closing openings in walls or roofs, such as windows or patio doors, require precise component tolerances and installation to achieve an aesthetically pleasing and tight connection, complicating the assembly process and limiting flexibility.

Method used

Incorporation of depth, height, and lateral adjustment devices for hinges and locking devices, allowing for precise and flexible positioning, including an ergonomic and ergonomic adjustment mechanism, with features like an electric drive device and gearbox, to enhance assembly and adaptability.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates a user-friendly assembly process with reduced component precision requirements and enhances flexibility by allowing for precise alignment and positioning, improving the assembly process and reducing installation time.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement comprising - a hinge (1) for moving a screen element (2), wherein the hinge (1) comprises a first part (3) which can be arranged on a screen element (2) and a second part (5) which can be arranged on a pole (4), wherein the parts (3, 5) can be moved relative to one another by a lever mechanism (7) of the hinge (1), - a locking device (8) for locking a screen element (2), and - an adjusting device for adjusting the locking device (8) and / or the hinge (1), wherein the adjusting device comprises at least one of the following adjusting units: - a depth adjustment unit (10) for adjusting the locking device (8) with respect to the hinge (1) in the horizontal direction; - a height adjustment unit (11) for adjusting at least one part (3, 5) of the hinge (1) and / or a screen element (2) with respect to the locking device (8) in the vertical direction; - a lateral adjustment unit (12) for adjusting at least one part (3, 5) of the hinge (1) and / or a screen element (2) with respect to the locking device (8) in the horizontal direction.
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Description

[0001] Arrangement consisting of hinge and locking device

[0002] The invention relates to an arrangement comprising at least one hinge for moving a fascia element, which is displaceable relative to a wall or roof element, for closing an opening in a wall or roof element. The at least one hinge comprises at least a first part, preferably a hinge fitting and / or a fascia element fitting, which can be arranged on a post, preferably a post fitting. The parts are movable relative to each other by at least two, preferably at least four, levers of a lever mechanism of the at least one hinge. The invention also includes at least one locking device, preferably arranged on a post, for locking a fascia element and an adjusting device for adjusting the at least one locking device and / or the at least one hinge. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for adjusting such an arrangement.

[0003] An arrangement of hinges for a cover element with a stick and a locking device is already known from document WO 2024 / 211938 Al, wherein an adjustment device for a clamping lever is provided.

[0004] A disadvantage of the prior art is that the component tolerances for attaching the cover element – ​​in the context of the invention, for example, a window or a patio door for closing an opening in a room – to the frame must be kept to a very low degree in order to enable an aesthetically pleasing appearance and / or a sufficiently tight connection. Furthermore, the installer must work very precisely during the installation of the component parts to ensure proper positioning of the components relative to each other.

[0005] The objective technical object of the present invention is therefore to provide an improved arrangement and method compared to the prior art, in which the disadvantages of the prior art are at least partially eliminated, and which are characterized in particular by a convenient assembly process and / or by flexible adaptation possibilities.

[0006] This problem is solved by the features of claim 1.

[0007] According to the invention, the adjusting device therefore comprises at least one of the following adjusting devices:

[0008] - a depth adjustment device for adjusting the position of the at least one locking device relative to the at least one hinge in the operating position of the arrangement in a horizontal direction

[0009] - a height adjustment device for adjusting the position of at least one part of the at least one hinge and / or a cover element relative to the at least one locking device in the operating position of the arrangement in the vertical direction

[0010] - a lateral adjustment device for adjusting the position of at least one part of the at least one hinge and / or a cover element relative to the at least one locking device in the operating position of the arrangement in a horizontal direction.

[0011] This makes it possible, in a subsequent process step following the attachment of the louver element to the stock, for the components relevant to the movement of the louver element to be conveniently adjustable in one position relative to each other. Additional adjustment devices are conceivable, although these are not absolutely necessary (the term "from" is to be interpreted as comprehensive).

[0012] In addition, the required precision of the individual components can be reduced with regard to tolerances. Furthermore, it is possible to flexibly adapt to changing requirements regarding the arrangement or conditions, for example, to readjust the contact force of the louver element against the frame or to change it between seasons.

[0013] As stated at the outset, protection is also sought for a method for adjusting an arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following method steps:

[0014] - at least one hinge and at least one locking device are provided with the adjusting device and

[0015] - the position of at least one part of the at least one hinge is adjusted relative to the at least one locking device in the operating position of the arrangement in a horizontal and / or vertical direction by a depth adjustment device, a height adjustment device and / or a side adjustment device.

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

[0017] Preferably, the height adjustment device and / or the

[0018] The side adjustment device and / or the depth adjustment device is arranged on the at least one locking device, preferably being provided that the at least one locking device is connected to the second part at least partially with respect to a movement trajectory of the hinge via an electric drive device or a gearbox of the drive device.

[0019] Preferably, the height adjustment device and / or the side adjustment device and / or the depth adjustment device includes a tool holder for a screwdriver or an Allen key and / or a screw head for a wrench.

[0020] Preferably, the height adjustment device and / or the side adjustment device in the operating position of the arrangement in the longitudinal direction of the lever mechanism and / or the depth adjustment device in one direction is essentially orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the lever mechanism.

[0021] Operating the lever mechanism in the longitudinal direction enables a particularly user-friendly adjustment, as the operator can comfortably make adjustments from the stock side without the need to move the cover element or make unergonomic movements.

[0022] By arranging the depth adjustment mechanism on the stock side, an ergonomic and comfortable setting can be ensured in a similar manner.

[0023] Preferably, the lateral adjustment device and / or height adjustment device is arranged on two plates of at least one first part that are movable relative to each other. This allows for a particularly simple design of the component components associated with the hinge.

[0024] Preferably, the lateral adjustment device comprises an elongated hole and an opening, wherein an eccentric screw or eccentric ring is arranged within the opening and a pin is guided within the elongated hole.

[0025] Preferably, the height adjustment device includes an adjusting screw with which at least one lever of the lever mechanism can be displaced relative to at least one first part of the hinge.

[0026] Preferably, the depth adjustment device comprises an adjustment plate and a hook, preferably pivotable or translationally movable, for engaging an axis of a locking fitting, wherein the adjustment plate is displaceable relative to the hook.

[0027] In general, all intended hinges and locking devices may have a corresponding adjustment device, or only a subset – for example, exactly one hinge or locking device.

[0028] Preferably, the depth adjustment device comprises an adjusting screw interacting with an elongated hole and a pin guided within the elongated hole, wherein it is preferably provided that the adjusting screw determines the position of the at least one locking device relative to the at least one hinge in the operating position.

[0029] The arrangement can be adjusted in the vertical direction. For example, the slot can be oriented horizontally or vertically, whereby an oblique orientation results in a superimposed translational movement in the vertical plane.

[0030] Preferably, the lever mechanism comprises at least two, preferably four, levers movable in pairs in orthogonal planes.

[0031] This enables a particularly stable fastening and / or a particularly advantageous movement sequence of the louver element.

[0032] Preferably, an electric drive device is provided, which comprises at least one drive bolt or drive lever, preferably of a gearbox, wherein the at least one drive bolt or drive lever can be used to actuate the at least one locking device, preferably via a transmission device, at least one pulling lever for moving the at least one hinge or carriage into an end position and / or the at least one hinge.

[0033] For example, a drive bolt can be connected to a drive lever – for example, by means of a material connection – wherein the drive bolt and drive lever simultaneously or sequentially actuate the pull-out lever, the hinge, and the locking device. The term "drive bolt" can be interpreted broadly in the context of the invention, wherein the drive bolt can, for example, be designed as a drive lever, or the drive bolt can be motionally coupled (or by means of a material connection) to a drive lever (generally connected to a shaft of a drive shaft) in order, for example, to actuate a pull-out lever of the arrangement via a control contour of the drive lever or the pull-out lever by force transmission from the drive shaft.

[0034] With a cycloidal gear, the direction and speed of rotation between a drive shaft and a common shaft, on which the drive bolt or drive lever may be arranged, can differ to a certain extent, whereby synchronization between the drive device and the gear can be achieved particularly favorably.

[0035] Preferably, the drive bolt or the drive lever – which, for example, includes a control contour for actuating a lever – is arranged eccentrically to a drive shaft of the drive device.

[0036] A preferred arrangement includes a glazing element, preferably a window, and a frame, preferably a window frame, wherein the glazing element is arranged on the frame via at least one hinge for relative movement of the glazing element.

[0037] Another preferred application of the arrangement is a patio door.

[0038] Preferably, a guide device is provided, wherein the guide device comprises a guide rail on the fascia side and a guide rail on the wall or roof element side, wherein the fascia element

[0039] - relative to the wall- or roof-side guide rail, preferably by means of at least one electric drive device, from a closed position, preferably in parallel and / or oblique orientation to the wall- or roof element, orthogonally relative to a longitudinal extension of the guide device, into an extended position via the at least one hinge, and / or - relative to the wall- or roof-side guide rail, preferably manually, from the retracted position in parallel orientation to the wall- or roof element, parallel to a longitudinal extension of the guide device, into a retracted position, preferably via a carriage.

[0040] The extended position can be a tilted position of the cover element or, preferably, a ventilation position parallel to the frame, while the closed position can be laterally offset from the opening of the wall or roof element. The frame can be a window frame for a window as a cover element, or a patio door frame for a cover element in the form of a patio door, or be considered synonymous with a cover element frame.

[0041] Preferably, the height adjustment device and the side adjustment device are actuated in the longitudinal direction of the lever mechanism at the at least one first part of the at least one hinge.

[0042] Preferably, the depth adjustment device is actuated in one direction essentially orthogonally to a longitudinal direction of the lever mechanism at the at least one locking device.

[0043] Further details and advantages of the present invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the description of the figures and the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. Figures 1a-1ld show an arrangement according to a preferred embodiment in different positions in perspective view.

[0044] Fig. 2a, 2b shows the arrangement according to the exemplary embodiment shown in Fig. 1a in exploded view.

[0045] Fig. 3 shows a detailed section of the arrangement according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 1a in an enlarged view, showing part of a preferred embodiment of an adjusting device.

[0046] Figs. 4a-4d show a detailed section of the arrangement according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 1a in an enlarged view, showing a further part of the preferred embodiment of the adjusting device.

[0047] Fig. 5a-5c for a tightening process of a hinge or

[0048] Components of the carriage involved in different positions in isolated perspective view,

[0049] Figs. 6a-6c show a locking device of the arrangement according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 1a, enlarged and in different views.

[0050] Figures 1a to 1d show an arrangement consisting of a cover element 2, which is movable relative to a wall or roof element, for closing an opening in a wall or roof element in the arrangement's operating position, with a rod 4 to which the cover element 2 is connected via a guide device 34 for the cover element 2. In this embodiment, four hinges 1 are used, each of which has a lever mechanism 7 comprising four pairs of levers 6 movable in orthogonal planes.

[0051] The aperture element 2 is separated from the guide device 34 by at least one electrical drive device 13 consisting of a

[0052] In the closed position, the guide element can be moved in a parallel or oblique orientation to the wall or roof element, orthogonally relative to a longitudinal extension of the guide device 34, into an extended position via the hinges 1, and preferably manually from the extended position, in a parallel orientation to the wall or roof element, parallel to a longitudinal extension of the guide device 34, into a closed position via two carriages 33. Generally, the manual movement section can be driven, or the driven movement section can be manual.

[0053] In this embodiment, two electric drive devices 13 are provided, one located in an upper corner of the stock 4 and one in a lower corner of the stock 4. The number of drive devices 13 is generally arbitrary, for example, one or four drive devices 13 may be provided. The tilted position according to Fig. Id can be achieved by activating only the upper drive device 13, whereby a mirrored tilting process is possible. If both drive devices 13 are activated, the parallel extended position can be achieved. Synchronization of the drive devices 13 is preferably electronic, although mechanical synchronization is also generally possible.

[0054] In a transition between the extended and retracted positions, a coupling device preferably acts, whereby the hinge 1 is transferred from the carriage 33 to the drive device 13 and vice versa. The cover element 2 can be moved manually into the retracted position and electrically into the extended position by means of the carriage 33. Two stationary hinges 1 and two hinges 1 each associated with a carriage 33 are provided, whereby the number of hinges 1 and carriages 33 is generally arbitrary. Figures 2a and 2b illustrate the structural design of the exemplary embodiment with the component parts belonging to the cover element 2 and the stock 4 – such as the two-part guide device 34, which are connected by means of hinges 1 via fittings.

[0055] Fig. 3 shows the hinge 1 enlarged, wherein the hinge 1 is provided for moving the cover element 2, which is movable relative to a wall or roof element, to close an opening in a wall or roof element, wherein the hinge 1 comprises a first part 3 arranged on the cover element 2 in the form of a hinge fitting and a cover element fitting, and a second part 5 arranged on the stock 4 in the form of a stock fitting.

[0056] The parts 3, 5 of the hinge 1 are movable relative to each other by four levers 6 of the lever mechanism 7 of the hinge 1, wherein the four levers 6 are movable in pairs in orthogonal planes.

[0057] In this embodiment, the electric drive device 13 with a cycloidal gear is concealed by the hinge 1 and is mechanically synchronized with another cycloidal gear.

[0058] The locking device 8 is driven by means of the drive bolt 37 of the drive device 13 or the gearbox 14, wherein the drive bolt 37 engages in a guide track of a translationally displaceable part of a transmission device 31 and moves a pivot lever of the transmission device 31. The hook 27 can generally be moved translationally or pivoted. In general, a part of the transmission device 31 can be omitted. Fig. 4a differs from Fig. 4b only in that it shows a different viewing angle.

[0059] Fig. 4b shows that the arrangement comprises a locking device 8 arranged on the stock 4 for locking the cover element 2 and an adjusting device for adjusting the locking device 8 and the hinge 1. The number of locking devices 8 is generally arbitrary. Preferably, each hinge 1 and each locking device 8 – six in the given dimension of the cover element 2 – comprises an adjusting device.

[0060] The adjustment device comprises a depth adjustment device 10 for adjusting a position of the locking device 8 relative to the hinge 1 in the operating position of the arrangement in the horizontal direction and in the vertical direction, a height adjustment device 11 for adjusting a position of the hinge 1 and the cover element 2 relative to the locking device 8 in the operating position of the arrangement in the vertical direction, and a side adjustment device 12 for adjusting a position of the hinge 1 and the cover element 2 relative to the locking device 8 in the operating position of the arrangement in the horizontal direction.

[0061] An exemplary method for adjusting the arrangement can be explained as follows: The hinge 1 and the locking device 8 are provided with the adjusting device, and a position of the hinge 1 relative to the locking device 8 in the operating position of the arrangement is adjusted in the horizontal and vertical directions by the depth adjustment device 10, the height adjustment device 11, and the side adjustment device 12, wherein the height adjustment device 11 and the side adjustment device 12 are actuated in the longitudinal direction 19 of the lever mechanism 7 on the first part 3 of the hinge 1, and the depth adjustment device 10 is actuated in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction 19 of the lever mechanism 7 on the locking device 8.

[0062] The two lower figures illustrate the height adjustment device 11, which is arranged on the first part 3. A screw head 17 is provided for a wrench 18, the height adjustment device 11 comprising an adjusting screw 25 with which a lever 6 of the lever mechanism 7 can be displaced relative to the first part 3 of the hinge 1, so that the position of the cover element 2 changes relative to the stock 4.

[0063] Figure 4c illustrates the lateral adjustment device 12, which is also arranged on the first part 3 of the hinge 1. The lateral adjustment device 12 comprises a tool holder 15 for a screwdriver 16, wherein, by means of the lateral adjustment device 12, two plates of the part 3 that are movable relative to each other are moved relative to each other.

[0064] The lateral adjustment device 12 has elongated holes 21 and includes an opening 22, wherein an eccentric compensator 23 arranged within the opening 22 and pins 24 guided within the elongated holes 21 are provided.

[0065] In Fig. 4d the depth adjustment device 10 is illustrated, which is arranged on the adjustment device 8 and includes a tool holder 15 for a screwdriver 16.

[0066] The locking device 8 at this corner of the stock 4 is actuated via an electric drive device 13 with a gearbox 14 of the drive device 13, wherein the locking device 8 at the opposite corner of the stock 4 is actuated via a gearbox 14 in interaction with the electric drive device 13. The locking device 8 is connected via the drive device 13 or the gearbox 14 to the second part 5 of the hinge 1 – between the closed position and the open position.

[0067] In the lower detail section showing isolated component parts of the adjustment device 8, it can be seen that the depth adjustment device 10 has an adjustment plate 26 and a hook 27 for engaging an axis 28 of a locking fitting.

[0068] 29 (see Fig. 4a) comprises , wherein the adjusting plate 26 is displaceable relative to the hook 27 .

[0069] The depth adjustment device 10 is operated via an adjustment screw.

[0070] 30 actuated, which interacts with elongated holes 21 and pins 24 guided within the elongated holes 21.

[0071] Figures 5a to 5c show that the electric drive device 13 actuates a drive lever 38 via the cycloidal gear, which in turn moves a pull lever 32 to move the hinge 1 or the carriage 33 into an end position in the extended position. The pull lever 32 is designed in two parts, the two parts being orthogonally oriented to each other, with one part guided in a guide track to move a pin of the carriage 33 or the hinge 1 in the direction of the gear 14.

[0072] The drive device 13 actuates the hinge 1 by folding the levers 6 via a drive bolt 37, which is arranged on the drive lever 38.

[0073] Figures 6a to 6c show the locking device 8 and part of the provided adjustment device in two perspective views and in a sectional view. The adjusting screw 30 moves the hook 27 in a position relative to the axis 28 of the locking fitting 29 in a vertical and horizontal direction via an inclined plane, whereby, in general, either a purely horizontal or vertical movement of the hook 27 can be provided.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Arrangement from - at least one hinge (1) for moving a cover element (2) that is movable relative to a wall or roof element for closing an opening in a wall or roof element, wherein the at least one hinge (1) includes at least one first part (3) that can be arranged on a cover element (2), preferably a hinge fitting and / or a a blind element fitting, and a second part (5) that can be arranged on a stick (4), preferably a stick fitting, wherein the parts (3, 5) are connected by at least two, preferably at least four, levers (6) of a lever mechanism. (7) of at least one hinge (1) are movable relative to each other, - at least one locking device (8), preferably arranged on a stick (4), for locking a blind element (2) and - an adjusting device for adjusting the at least one locking device (8) and / or the at least one hinge (1), characterized in that the adjusting device comprises at least one of the following adjusting devices: - a depth adjustment device (10) for adjusting a position of the at least one locking device (8) relative to the at least one hinge (1) in the operating position of the arrangement in a horizontal direction - a height adjustment device (11) for adjusting the position of at least one part (3, 5) of the at least one hinge (1) and / or a cover element (2) relative to the at least one locking device (8) in the operating position of the arrangement in the vertical direction - a lateral adjustment device (12) for adjusting the position of at least one part (3, 5) of the at least one hinge (1) and / or a cover element (2) relative to the at least one locking device (8) in the operating position of the arrangement in a horizontal direction.

2. Arrangement according to claim 1, wherein at least one first Part (3) the height adjustment device (11) and / or the side adjustment device (12) and / or on the at least one locking device (8) the Depth adjustment device (10) is arranged, preferably in that the at least one locking device (8) can be connected to the second part (5) via an electric drive device (13) or a gearbox (14) of the drive device (13).

3. Arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the Height adjustment device (11) and / or the Side adjustment device (12) and / or the The depth adjustment device (10) includes a tool holder (15) for a screwdriver (16) or an Allen key and / or a screw head (17) for a wrench (18).

4. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the Height adjustment device (11) and / or the The lateral adjustment device (12) in the operating position of the arrangement in the longitudinal direction (19) of the lever mechanism (7) and / or the depth adjustment device (10) is accessible or operable in a direction substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal direction (19) of the lever mechanism (7).

5. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the Side adjustment device (12) and / or Height adjustment device (11) is arranged between two plates of at least one first part (3) that are movable relative to each other.

6. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lateral adjustment device (12) comprises an elongated hole (21) and an opening (22), wherein an eccentric screw or eccentric ring (23) arranged within the opening (22) and a pin (24) guided within the elongated hole (21) are provided.

7. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the height adjustment device (11) comprises an adjusting screw (25) with which at least one lever (6) of the lever mechanism (7) is displaceable relative to the at least one first part (3) of the hinge (1).

8. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the depth adjustment device (10) comprises an adjustment plate (26) and a hook (27), preferably pivotable or translationally movable, for engaging an axis (28) of a locking fitting (29), wherein the adjustment plate (26) is movable relative to the hook (27).

9. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the depth adjustment device (10) comprises an adjusting screw (30) interacting with an elongated hole (21) and a pin (24) guided within the elongated hole (21), wherein it is preferably provided that a position of the at least one locking device (8) is determined by the adjusting screw (30) relative to the at least one hinge (1) in The arrangement's operating position can be adjusted in the vertical direction.

10. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lever mechanism (7) comprises at least two, preferably four pairs of levers (6) movable in orthogonal planes.

11. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an electric drive device (13) is provided, which comprises at least one drive bolt (37) or drive lever (38), preferably of a transmission (14), wherein the at least one drive bolt (37) or drive lever (38) is connected to the at least one locking device (8), preferably via a transmission device (31), at least one pulling lever (32) for moving the at least one hinge (1) or of a carriage (33) into an end position and / or that at least one hinge (1) is operable.

12. Arrangement comprising a glazing element (2), preferably a window, and a frame (4), preferably a window frame, wherein the glazing element (2) is arranged on the frame (4) via the at least one hinge (1) for relative movement of the glazing element (2).

13. Arrangement according to claim 12, wherein a guide device (34) is provided, wherein the guide device (34) comprises a guide rail (35) on the fascia element side and a guide rail (36) on the wall or roof element side, wherein the fascia element (2) - opposite the wall- or roof-side guide rail (35), preferably by means of at least one electric drive device (13), from a closed position, preferably in parallel and / or oblique orientation to the wall or roof element, orthogonally relative to a longitudinal extension of the guide device (34) into an extended position via which at least one hinge (1) is movable and / or - opposite the wall- or roof-side guide rail (36), preferably manually, from the parked position in parallel alignment to the wall- or roof element parallel relative to a longitudinal extension of the guide device (34) into a parked position, preferably via a carriage (33).

14. Method for adjusting an arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the following method steps: - that at least one hinge (1) and at least one locking device (8) are provided with the adjusting device and - a position of at least one part (3, 5) of the at least one hinge (1) is determined relative to the at least one locking device (8) in the operating position of the arrangement in a horizontal and / or vertical direction by a Depth adjustment device (10) , a Height adjustment device (11) and / or a side adjustment device (12) is adjusted.

15. Method according to claim 14, wherein the height adjustment device (11) and the lateral adjustment device (12) in the longitudinal direction (19) of the lever mechanism (7) on which at least one first part (3) of the at least one hinge (1) is actuated.

16. Method according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the depth adjustment device (10) is substantially orthogonal in one direction to a longitudinal direction (19) of the lever mechanism (7) at at least one The locking device (8) is actuated.