FURNITURE FITTING OR BUILDING FITTING

Abstract

A furniture fitting includes a base, a bearing device movable relative to the base, and an adjustment device for adjusting a position of the bearing device relative to the base. The adjustment device includes a rotatable adjustment element, and the position of the bearing device relative to the base is adjustable by rotating the adjustment element. The adjustment element includes a shell surface in which a thread is arranged, the thread engaging or being configured to engage at least partially the bearing device. The adjustment element of the adjustment device includes an abutment separate from the thread, and a preferably curved-shaped counter-abutment. The abutment of the adjustment element is configured to bear against the counter-abutment so as to limit a rotational movement of the adjustment element.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a furniture fitting or construction fitting, including at least one base, at least one bearing device movable relative to the base, and at least one adjustment device for adjusting a position of the bearing device relative to the base. The adjustment device includes at least one rotatable adjustment element, and the position of the bearing device relative to the base is adjustable by rotating the at least one adjustment element. The at least one adjustment element includes a shell surface in which at least one thread is arranged, the at least one thread engaging or being configured to engage at least partially the bearing device.

Moreover, the invention relates to a drawer sidewall comprising at least one fitting of the type to be described, and a drawer comprising at least one of such a drawer sidewall.

AT 510 954 B1 discloses a drawer sidewall comprising an adjustment device for adjusting a position of a drawer front panel relative to the drawer sidewall. The adjustment device includes a first adjustment wheel and a second adjustment wheel. The drawer front panel is adjustable relative to the drawer sidewall in a lateral direction by the first adjustment wheel, and is adjustable in a height direction by rotating the second adjustment wheel. A drawback is the fact that a mechanical overload of the adjustment wheels could lead to the thread being torn out or to a breakage of the adjustment wheels.

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

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to propose a fitting of the type mentioned in the introductory part, thereby avoiding the above-discussed drawbacks.

According to the invention, the at least one adjustment element of the adjustment device includes at least one abutment separate from the thread, and at least one, preferably curved-shaped, counter-abutment. The abutment of the adjustment element is configured to bear against the counter-abutment so as to limit a rotational movement of the adjustment element.

Accordingly, the at least one adjustment element includes at least one abutment separate from the thread, the abutment being configured to bear against at least one counter-abutment for limiting a rotational movement of the adjustment element. In this way, a defined limit of a rotational movement of the adjustment element can be provided, and the operator receives a defined feedback on the maximum adjustment path. The danger of a damage of the adjustment element and a stripping of the thread from the furniture fitting can be considerably reduced therewith.

The at least one counter-abutment can be arranged on the at least one base and/or is movable relative to the at least one base and/or is adjustable relative to the at least one base.

According to a possible embodiment, the at least one bearing device and/or the at least one base is or are configured substantially plate-shaped. In this way, a compact arrangement and a simple production of the fitting can be made possible.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Further details and advantages of the present invention will be provided below with reference to the drawings, in which:

FIG. 1a, 1b are a perspective view of an item of furniture comprising a furniture carcass and drawers movable relative to the furniture carcass, and a perspective view of a drawer sidewall,

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a fitting for releasably fixing a drawer front panel,

FIG. 3 is a further perspective view of the fitting according to FIG. 2,

FIG. 4a-4c show the adjustment device with the adjustment element in three different rotational positions,

FIG. 5a, 5b show the fitting in an exploded view and an enlarged detail view thereof,

FIG. 6a, 6b show the fitting in a further exploded view and an enlarged detail view thereof,

FIG. 7a-7d show the adjustment element in three different rotational positions and the adjustment element in a perspective view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIG. 1a shows an item of furniture 1 comprising a furniture carcass 2 and drawers 3, the drawers 3 being movably supported relative to the furniture carcass 2 via drawer pull-out guides (not shown here).

Each of the drawers 3 includes two lateral drawer sidewalls 4, a drawer front panel 5, a drawer bottom 6 and a drawer rear wall 7.

FIG. 1b shows the drawer sidewall 4 in a perspective view, in which the drawer sidewall 4 includes a hollow-chamber profile 4a. The drawer sidewall 4 includes an inner profiled wall 8a and an outer profiled wall 8b, the outer profiled wall 8b being at least partially spaced apart from the inner profiled wall 8a.

The drawer sidewall 4 can include a fastening adaptor 9 configured to connect, preferably releasably, the drawer rear wall 7 to the drawer sidewall 4.

The drawer sidewall 4 is connected to a carrier profile 10, the carrier profile 10 being configured to be connected to a movable guide rail of a drawer pull-out guide. For this purpose, the carrier profile 10 includes a U-profile in which the movable guide rail of the drawer pull-out guide can be arranged and can be releasably locked therein. Furthermore, the carrier profile 10 is provided for supporting the drawer bottom 6.

The drawer sidewall 4 is configured to be releasably locked to a fitting portion 12 to be fixed to a furniture part, preferably to the drawer front panel 5. For example, the fitting portion 12 can include two or more dowels 13 which can be fixed within pre-drilled bores of the drawer front panel 5. In the shown FIG. 1b, the locked condition between the drawer sidewall 4 and the fitting portion 12 is illustrated.

In the hollow-chamber profile 4a of the drawer sidewall 4, at least one fitting 14 is arranged. The fitting 14 is configured to be releasably locked to the fitting portion 12 to be fixed to the drawer front panel 5.

The fitting 14 includes at least one adjustment device 15 for adjusting a position of the fitting portion 12 (and therewith the position of the drawer front panel 5) relative to the drawer sidewall 4 in a first adjustment direction (preferably in a lateral direction relative to the drawer sidewall 4).

By a height adjustment device 16, the position of the fitting portion 12 (and therewith the position of the drawer front panel 5) is adjustable in a second adjustment direction extending transversely to the first adjustment direction (preferably in a height direction relative to the drawer sidewall 4).

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the fitting 14 for releasably fixing the drawer front panel 5. In a mounted condition, the fitting 14 is substantially entirely integrated into the drawer sidewall 4.

The fitting 14 includes a base 18 which is connected to the carrier profile 10 of the drawer sidewall 4, preferably via a connecting limb 19. Moreover, the fitting 14 includes at least one bearing device 20 configured to be releasably locked to the fitting portion 12 and configured to be adjustably supported relative to the base 18.

By the adjustment device 15, a position of the bearing device 20 (and therewith a position of the drawer front panel 5) relative to the drawer sidewall 4 is adjustable in a first adjustment direction (preferably in a lateral direction) relative to the base 18. The adjustment device 15 includes at least one rotatable adjustment element 15a, and the position of the bearing device 20 relative to the base 18 is adjustable by rotating the at least one adjustment element 15a.

By a height adjustment device 16, the bearing device 20 is adjustable relative to the base 18 in a second adjustment direction extending transversely to the first adjustment direction. The height adjustment device 16 includes a rotatably-supported height adjustment element 16a, and the bearing device 20 is adjustable in a height direction relative to the base 18 by rotating the height adjustment element 16a.

The fitting portion 12 with the two or more dowels 13 spaced apart from each other in the height direction is to be fixed to the rear side of the drawer front panel 5. The fitting 14 includes at least one locking device 22 comprising a catch element 22a pressurized by a spring 21. The catch element 22a, preferably in the form of a tilting lever, is pivotally supported about an axis. The fitting portion 12 is releasably lockable with the catch element 22a of the locking device 22 by a force of the spring 21.

By a pivotable release element 17, the locking between the fitting 14 and the fitting portion 12 can be again released. By rotating the release element 17 with the aid of a screwdriver against the force of the spring 21, the fitting portion 12 can be again separated from the fitting 14.

FIG. 3 shows the fitting 14 according to FIG. 2 in a further perspective view, in which a part of the base 18 is hidden for the sake of improved overview.

The at least one adjustment device 15 includes at least one rotatable adjustment element 15a comprising a thread 27 (not shown here, see FIG. 5b). The adjustment element 15a includes at least one abutment 23 separate from the thread 27. At least one, preferably curved-shaped, counter-abutment 24a, 24b is provided, and the abutment 23 of the adjustment element 15a is configured to bear against the counter-abutment 24a, 24b so as to limit a rotational movement of the adjustment element 15a.

According to a preferred embodiment, the abutment 23 is configured as a protrusion arranged on the adjustment element 15a, the protrusion extending in a radial direction.

The at least one counter-abutment 24a, 24b can be formed or arranged on the height adjustment device 16. The height adjustment device 16 includes a rotatably-supported height adjustment element 16a, and the at least one counter-abutment 24a, 24b is formed or arranged on the height adjustment element 16a.

The arrangement of the at least one counter-abutment 24a, 24b on the height adjustment device 16, preferably on the rotatable height adjustment element 16a, has the particular advantage that no additional counter-abutments 24a, 24b must be formed or arranged on the base 18 and/or on the bearing device 20. In this way, a simple and cost-effective production of the fitting 14 and a compact construction of the fitting 14 can be made possible.

FIG. 4a-4c show the adjustment device 15 with the rotatable adjustment element 15a in three different rotational positions.

FIG. 4a shows that the abutment 23 of the adjustment element 15a bears against a first counter-abutment 24a of the height adjustment device 16, preferably against the height adjustment element 16a. In this way, a rotational movement of the adjustment element 15a in a first rotational direction can be limited. The operator receives a defined feedback that a first end position of the adjustment element 15a has been reached, and that a further rotation of the adjustment element 15a in the first rotational direction is not possible.

FIG. 4b shows the rotatable adjustment element 15a in a middle position, in which the abutment 23 is spaced apart from the first counter-abutment 24a as well as from the second counter-abutment 24b.

FIG. 4c shows that the abutment 23 of the adjustment element 15a bears against a second counter-abutment 24b of the height adjustment device 16, preferably against the height adjustment element 16a. In this way, a rotational movement of the adjustment element 15a in a second rotational direction can be limited. The operator receives a defined feedback that a second end position of the adjustment element 15a has been reached, and that a further rotation of the adjustment element 15a in the second rotational direction is not possible.

According to an embodiment, the at least one adjustment element 15a is movable over a maximum rotational angle range of 360°, preferably over a maximum rotational angle range of 330°.

FIG. 5a shows the fitting 14 in an exploded view. The at least one bearing device 20 and/or the at least one base 18 can be configured substantially plate-shaped. This provides for a simple production of the fitting 14 with a compact design.

The at least one adjustment device 15 is configured to adjust a distance of the at least one bearing device 20 relative to the at least one base 18.

In the shown embodiment, the at least one adjustment device 15 is configured to adjust a distance of the at least one bearing device 20 in a direction extending substantially perpendicular with respect to a plane formed by the plate-shaped bearing device 20 or by the plate-shaped base 18.

The base 18 can include at least two, preferably substantially plate-shaped, base members 18a, 18b spaced apart from each other, and the at least one adjustment element 15a of the adjustment device 15 is at least partially supported between the base members 18a, 18b.

Likewise, the bearing device 20 can include at least two, preferably substantially plate-shaped, bearing members 20a, 20b spaced apart from each other. The bearing members 20a, 20b are jointly adjustable relative to the base 18 by rotating the adjustment element 15a of the adjustment device 15. In the shown figure, the first bearing member 20a is locked with the fitting portion 12 to be fixed to the drawer front panel 5, whereas the second bearing member 20b of the bearing device 20 is depicted in an isolated manner.

The adjustment element 15a of the adjustment device 15 includes a peg 28a rotationally supported within a hole 28b of the base 18. This can be done by a conventional rivet connection.

The adjustment element 15a of the adjustment device 15 further includes a, preferably helical, thread 27, the thread 27 being in engagement or being configured to be brought in engagement with the bearing device 20 via an engagement portion 29.

In the shown embodiment, the engagement portion 29 is formed or arranged on the bearing device 20 and includes at least one bevel 29a which is in engagement or which can be brought in engagement with the thread 27 of the adjustment element 15a.

The base 18, here the base member 18b of the base 18, includes at least one, preferably circular, recess 25a in which the adjustment element 15a of the adjustment device 15 is partially received.

In the shown embodiment, the base 18 includes a further circular recess 25b in which the rotatably supported height adjustment element 16a of the height adjustment device 16 can be partially received.

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

FIG. 5b shows the framed region of FIG. 5a in an enlarged view. The at least one abutment 23 of the adjustment element 15a of the adjustment device 15 is configured to bear against the counter-abutments 24a, 24b of the height adjustment element 16a of the height adjustment device 16, and a maximum rotational movement of the adjustment element 15a can be limited in both rotational directions.

With a possible embodiment of the invention, the at least one thread 27 is in engagement or is configured to be brought in engagement with the bearing device 20 on a first side only. The thread 27 is spaced apart from the bearing device 20 on a second side diametrically opposing the first side, preferably under the formation of a gap.

Accordingly, the adjustment element 15a of the adjustment device 15 is in contact with the bearing device 20 on one side only, via the peg 28a with the base 18 and via the thread 27. The diametrically opposing side of the adjustment element 15a, in contrast, is out of engagement from the bearing device 20. Accordingly, it is not necessary for the adjustment element 15a to be screwed into the fitting 14, as otherwise usual. As a result, a simple assembly of the adjustment element 15a can be made possible.

Preferably, the adjustment element 15a of the adjustment device 15 and/or the height adjustment element 16a of the height adjustment device 16 includes or include a receiving contour 32 configured to receive a tool, preferably a screwdriver.

FIG. 6a shows the fitting 14 in a further exploded view, in which the height adjustment element 16a of the height adjustment device 16 emerges in greater detail. The height adjustment element 16a includes at least one eccentric with a pin 30, the pin 30 being movably supported in the guide 26 of the bearing device 20. By rotating the height adjustment element 16a, the bearing device 20 can be lifted and can be lowered relative to the base 18.

FIG. 6b shows the framed region of FIG. 6a in an enlarged view. The pin 30 of the height adjustment element 16a, in the mounted position, is received in the guide 26 extending in a horizontal direction.

FIG. 7a-7c show the adjustment element 15a of the adjustment device 15 in three different rotational positions.

FIG. 7a shows the adjustment element 15a in a first maximum rotational position, in which the abutment 23 of the adjustment element 15a bears against the first counter-abutment 24a of the height adjustment element 16a. In this way, a rotational movement of the adjustment element 15a can be limited in a clockwise direction.

FIG. 7b shows a middle rotational position of the adjustment element 15a, in which the abutment 23 of the adjustment element 15a neither bears against the first counter-abutment 24a nor against the second counter-abutment 24b.

FIG. 7c shows the adjustment element 15a in a second maximum rotational position, in which the abutment 23 of the adjustment element 15a bears against the second counter-abutment 24b of the height adjustment element 16a. In this way, a rotational movement of the adjustment element 15a can be limited in a counter-clockwise direction.

In the shown embodiment, at least two mutually spaced counter-abutments 24a, 24b are provided, and the at least one adjustment element 15a is configured to bear against the first counter-abutment 24a in a first end position, and is configured to bear against the second counter-abutment 24b in a second end position.

Preferably, the first counter-abutment 24a and the second counter-abutment 24b are arranged on a same, preferably pivotable, component. In the shown embodiment, both counter-abutments 24a, 24b are arranged on the pivotable height adjustment element 16a of the height adjustment device 16. In this way, the fitting 14 can be designed in a very compact manner.

FIG. 7d shows the pivotable adjustment element 15a of the adjustment device 15 in a perspective view. The adjustment element 15a includes a cylindrical peg 28a pivotally supported in a hole 28b (FIG. 5a) of the base 18.

Further, the at least one adjustment element 15a includes a, preferably substantially cylindrical, shell surface 31, and at least one, preferably helical, thread 27 extends along the shell surface 31 of the adjustment element 15a.

The at least one thread 27 is at least partially in engagement with the bearing device 20, or is configured to be brought in engagement with the bearing device 20.

The at least one abutment 23 is configured as a protrusion extending in radial direction, the protrusion being arranged on the adjustment element 15a and/or on a head of the adjustment element 15a.

According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one adjustment element 15a consists of metal, in particular zinc, aluminum or a cold extruded member, or of plastic.

The shown and described fitting 14 is not only especially applicable for items of furniture 1, furniture parts or components of furniture fittings, but also for construction fittings (for example for windows or doors).

Claims

1. A furniture fitting or construction fitting, comprising: at least one base,at least one bearing device movable relative to the base,at least one adjustment device for adjusting a position of the bearing device relative to the base, the adjustment device including at least one rotatable adjustment element, wherein the position of the bearing device relative to the base is adjustable by rotating the at least one adjustment element,wherein the at least one adjustment element includes a shell surface in which at least one thread is arranged, the at least one thread being in engagement or being configured to be engaged at least partially with the bearing device,wherein the at least one adjustment element of the adjustment device includes at least one abutment separate from the thread, wherein at least one, preferably curved-shaped, counter-abutment is provided, and wherein the abutment of the adjustment element is configured to bear against the counter-abutment so as to limit a rotational movement of the adjustment element.

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

3. The fitting according to claim 1, wherein the at least one adjustment device is configured to adjust a distance of the at least one bearing device relative to the at least one base.

4. The fitting according to claim 2, wherein the at least one adjustment device is configured to adjust a distance of the at least one bearing device in a direction extending substantially perpendicular relative to a plane formed by the plate-shaped bearing device or plate-shaped base.

5. The fitting according to claim 1, wherein the base includes at least two mutually spaced, preferably substantially plate-shaped, base members, wherein the at least one adjustment element of the adjustment device is at least partially supported between the at least two base members.

6. The fitting according to claim 1, wherein the bearing device is adjustable relative to the base by the adjustment device in a first adjustment direction, wherein a height adjustment device is provided by which the bearing device is adjustable relative to the base in a second adjustment direction extending transversely to the first adjustment direction.

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

8. The fitting according to claim 1, wherein a maximum adjustment path of the at least one adjustment element is predetermined by the at least one abutment and by the at least one counter-abutment.

9. The fitting according to claim 1, wherein the abutment is configured as a protrusion extending in radial direction, the protrusion being arranged on the adjustment element and/or on a head of the adjustment element.

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

11. The fitting according to claim 1, wherein the at least one counter-abutment is arranged on the at least one base and/or is movable relative to the at least one base and/or is adjustable relative to the at least one base.

12. The fitting according to claim 1, wherein the bearing device is configured to support at least one fitting portion to be fixed to a furniture part, preferably to a drawer front panel, preferably wherein the bearing device includes at least one locking device for releasably locking the at least one fitting portion.

13. The fitting according to claim 1, wherein the at least one adjustment element of the adjustment device: is movable over a maximum rotational angle range of 360°, preferably over a maximum rotational angle range of 330°, and/orincludes at least one peg pivotally supported in a hole of the base, and/or includes at least one receiving contour for receiving a tool.

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

15. A drawer sidewall comprising the fitting according to claim 1, preferably wherein the drawer sidewall includes a hollow-chamber profile, wherein the at least one fitting is substantially entirely arranged within the hollow-chamber profile.

16. A drawer comprising the drawer sidewall according to claim 15.