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EP3622141B1 - Anti-pinch hinge and method for adjusting the fastening parts of such a hinge - Google Patents

Anti-pinch hinge and method for adjusting the fastening parts of such a hinge Download PDF

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EP3622141B1
EP3622141B1 EP17780228.7A EP17780228A EP3622141B1 EP 3622141 B1 EP3622141 B1 EP 3622141B1 EP 17780228 A EP17780228 A EP 17780228A EP 3622141 B1 EP3622141 B1 EP 3622141B1
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Artur Hirtsiefer
Nurettin GÜZELTEPE
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D3/00—Hinges with pins
    • E05D3/06—Hinges with pins with two or more pins
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D3/00—Hinges with pins
    • E05D3/06—Hinges with pins with two or more pins
    • E05D3/18—Hinges with pins with two or more pins with sliding pins or guides
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D11/00—Additional features or accessories of hinges
    • E05D11/10—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts
    • E05D11/1014—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts for maintaining the hinge in only one position, e.g. closed
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D7/00—Hinges or pivots of special construction
    • E05D7/04—Hinges adjustable relative to the wing or the frame
    • E05D7/0407—Hinges adjustable relative to the wing or the frame the hinges having two or more pins and being specially adapted for cabinets or furniture
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/40—Physical or chemical protection
    • E05Y2800/41—Physical or chemical protection against finger injury
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/20—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for furniture, e.g. cabinets

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  • the invention relates to a hinge with two fastening parts for indirect or direct fastening to two furniture parts that can be pivoted against each other, wherein the fastening parts are pivotally connected to each other via a connecting arrangement.
  • the invention further relates to a method for the articulated adjustment of a first fastening part of a hinge relative to a second fastening part, wherein the first fastening part is designed to fasten a first furniture part and the second fastening part is designed to fasten a second furniture part.
  • the writing US 2,883,699 discloses a hinge for a pivoting door.
  • the hinge is attached to a door frame with a first fastening element.
  • the first fastening element has a plate, a recess and the door joint at the end.
  • a second fastening element connects the door to the door joint.
  • the second fastening element is designed in two parts with a plate for connection to the door and an intermediate piece.
  • the plate and the intermediate piece are connected to each other via a joint.
  • the joint is accommodated in the recess when the door is closed.
  • a spring is assigned to the joint, which holds the intermediate piece and the plate in a linear alignment with each other. To open/close the door, it swings around the door joint.
  • the joint adjusts against the spring force so that the door gap is enlarged. This prevents injury.
  • a force specified by the spring is required to adjust the joint, which can increase significantly if the hinge parts are not precisely aligned with each other. Due to the relatively large lever formed by the door, a high force can be transferred to a trapped finger before the gap in the door increases accordingly, which can lead to the finger being crushed.
  • Another disadvantage is that the door is no longer held in the desired position after the joint has been released. This can lead to the door hitting adjacent walls or objects and causing damage.
  • a hinge with two joint parts for connecting two partial flaps of a folding flap is known, such as is used for closing wall cabinets.
  • the partial flaps lie in one plane, while when opened they are arranged at an angle to one another in order to free up the interior of the cabinet.
  • the joint parts are connected to mounting plates which are attached to the partial flaps.
  • At least one joint part is slidably mounted on a mounting plate, being held in a first position by a force-exerting holding device. If the holding force is overcome, the joint part can move from the first position to a second position.
  • the partial flaps While in the first position the partial flaps can be closed normally, in the second position of the movable joint part they are arranged at a distance so that an enlarged gap is formed between the partial flaps. This can prevent injury to a finger, for example, which is trapped between the partial flaps of the folding flap.
  • the disadvantage here is that the joint part is slidably mounted on a rigid mounting plate which is directly connected to a partial flap. This results in a rigid, non-springy connection, which can lead to even a slight misalignment between the components of the hinge, meaning that the force required to overcome the holding force is significantly higher than the desired force at which injury to a trapped finger can be safely ruled out.
  • the EP 1 766 172 B1 shows a lifting device for a two-wing folding flap.
  • Two wings of the folding flap are connected to one another in an articulated manner with a hinge.
  • the hinge has a hinge cup that can be inserted into one of the wings.
  • a hinge axis of the hinge is arranged in the hinge cup.
  • a hinge arm forms the connection between the hinge axis and the second wing of the folding flap.
  • the hinge axis is arranged in the hinge cup in such a way that a gap formed between the wings remains smaller than the thickness of a user's finger over the entire movement sequence when opening and closing the folding flap, so that reaching through the gap is avoided.
  • the hinge axis must be arranged within the hinge cup between the inner and outer surface of the wing.
  • the hinge must therefore have a hinge cup that can be inserted into one of the wings.
  • the hinge cups are embedded in the sash, which is not possible with many materials used for folding flaps, such as glass, or is not desirable for aesthetic reasons.
  • the technical environment is still referred to in the CH 508 802 A , GB 847 929 A and US 3 626 548 A referred to.
  • the linear guide allows a gap, such as that between the furniture parts connected by the hinge, to be adjusted depending on the mutual pivot position of the fastening parts. This means that the gap for all possible pivot positions of the two fastening parts and thus of the furniture parts relative to each other can be kept so small that reaching through with a hand or finger is reliably prevented.
  • the narrow gap prevents a hand or finger from becoming trapped between the furniture parts connected to the hinge, particularly when the hinge is closed. The risk of injury to a user is thus significantly reduced.
  • no locking connections or the like are opened in order to create an enlarged gap in the event of a finger being trapped between the furniture parts. The functionality of the hinge is therefore maintained throughout. The risk of injury, such as that which exists due to a locking connection not being triggered correctly in such known hinges, is structurally excluded.
  • a simple adjustment of the gap between the furniture parts depending on the pivot position of the fastening parts relative to each other can be achieved by arranging a pivot bearing of the hinge so that it can be adjusted linearly depending on the pivot position of the fastening parts relative to each other.
  • the pivot bearing forms the pivot point of the hinge and thus of the furniture parts relative to each other.
  • the first fastening part is connected directly or indirectly and pivotably to the first linear guide element arranged thereon.
  • the pivot point of the hinge can be adjusted linearly and thus the gap width between the furniture parts can be adjusted.
  • a simple and reliable adjustment of the linear guide depending on the pivot position of the fastening parts relative to one another can be achieved if the guide device has a guide element or is formed by this, which is pivotally connected to the fastening parts.
  • the guide element is preferably designed as a lever with a constant, non-changeable length. Due to the pivotable connection of the guide element to the fastening parts, it can follow their pivoting movement by pivoting accordingly. Due to the non-changeable length of the guide element, this pivoting requires a change in the distance between the two fastening parts. This adjusts the linear guide depending on the angle adjustment of the hinge.
  • a first pivot axis, with which the guide element is pivotally connected to the first fastening part, is arranged at a distance from a pivot bearing, with which the first fastening part is pivotally connected to the first linear guide element.
  • the distance between the first pivot axis and the pivot bearing defines the radius with which, in a superimposed movement, the first pivot axis rotates around the pivot bearing and the Pivot bearings can be rotated about the first pivot axis.
  • the first pivot axis is guided around the bearing on the second fastening part in accordance with the length of the guide element.
  • the pivoting movements caused by the operation of the hinge require a change in the distance between the pivot bearing and the bearing of the guide element on the second fastening part, which forces a corresponding linear adjustment of the linear guide element.
  • the distance by which the linear guide is adjusted for a given pivoting of the fastening parts relative to one another depends on the distance between the pivot bearing and the first pivot axis. By suitably selecting the distance between the pivot axis and the pivot bearing, the width of the gap formed between the furniture parts can be specified for different rotational positions of the furniture parts relative to one another.
  • the pivoting of the fastening parts relative to one another with simultaneous linear adjustment of the position of the pivot bearing can be made possible by the fact that the first pivot axis, the first pivot bearing and/or a second pivot bearing, with which the guide element is pivotally connected to the second fastening part, are aligned in the same way.
  • the first pivot axis is arranged pivotably about the pivot bearing.
  • the linear guide is aligned in such a way that, when the hinge is mounted on a piece of furniture, it is parallel or at least approximately parallel to the surface of the hinge connected to the second fastening part. connected second furniture part.
  • the second fastening part has a second mounting surface for the second fastening part to be placed on the second furniture part and that the first pivot axis is arranged on the side of the linear guide facing the second mounting surface and the second pivot axis is arranged on the side facing away from the second mounting surface.
  • This arrangement causes the guide element to cross the adjustment path of the linear guide. This enables the hinge to pivot while simultaneously allowing linear adjustment.
  • the guide element penetrates into the gap formed between the furniture parts at a steep angle when the linear guide is retracted. This means that the gap width can be kept small.
  • the correct formation of the gap between the furniture parts requires an exact positioning of the hinge in relation to the furniture parts. This particularly applies to the positioning of the fastening parts in the direction of the gap width and thus the adjustment direction of the linear guide.
  • adjustment means in particular elongated holes for receiving fastening means, are arranged on the first fastening part and/or on the second fastening part for adjusting the position of the first fastening part and/or the second fastening part in the direction of the linear guide.
  • the gap can be set to a predetermined value with the aid of the adjustment means in a predetermined pivoting position of the hinge. This ensures that the width of the gap does not exceed or fall below a desired maximum value or a desired minimum value over the entire pivoting range of the hinge.
  • the pivoting range of the hinge in the direction of its folded-in position is defined and limited.
  • a limitation of the pivoting range when the hinge is opened can be achieved by the first linear guide element resting against the first fastening part in an end position of the pivoting range of the hinge when the linear guide is extended.
  • the pivot bearing forms the pivot point of the hinge and the connection point between the fastening parts and thus the furniture parts connected to the fastening parts.
  • the pivot bearing By adjusting the pivot bearing linearly, the distance between the assembled furniture parts can be changed. This allows the gap formed between the furniture parts to be adjusted.
  • the dependence of the linear adjustment on the pivot position means that the gap width for the possible pivot positions of the hinge can be specified. This means that the width of the gap for all pivot positions of the hinge can be set so small that it is not possible to reach through it with a hand or finger. This measure significantly reduces the risk of injury to a user.
  • a gap width that is as constant as possible between the furniture parts over the entire pivoting range of the hinge can be achieved by arranging the pivot bearing on the first fastening element, by increasing the distance between the pivot bearing and the second fastening element when the fastening elements are pivoted, which leads to a flat alignment of the furniture parts mounted thereon, and by reducing the distance between the pivot bearing and the second fastening element when the fastening elements are pivoted, which leads to a smaller angle between the furniture parts mounted on the fastening elements.
  • a clear connection between the pivot position of the hinge and the linear positioning of the fastening parts relative to each other can be achieved by linearly adjusting the position of the pivot bearing through a mechanical coupling between the first and second fastening parts. This enables an exact and reproducible adjustment of the gap width for the various pivot positions of the hinge.
  • Effective anti-pinch protection can be achieved by linearly adjusting the pivot bearing of the hinge depending on the pivot position of the first fastening part relative to the second fastening part in such a way that a width of a gap formed between the furniture parts movably connected to one another by the hinge is smaller than a finger thickness, in particular smaller than or equal to 6 mm, for all adjustable pivot positions of the hinge.
  • Figure 1 shows in a first perspective view a hinge 10 with a linear guide in its extended position.
  • a first and a second fastening part 20, 30 are assigned to the hinge 10.
  • the first fastening part 20 has a connecting section 27, onto which flanges 21 are formed on the sides.
  • a boom 22 is also connected, preferably in one piece, to the connecting section 27.
  • the connecting section 27 and the side flanges 21 are flat.
  • An elongated hole 26 is formed in each of the side flanges 21.
  • the elongated holes 26 are directed in the direction of the second fastening part 30.
  • the boom 22 is U-shaped. It has a base 22.1 and side walls 22.2 formed at an angle on the opposite edges of the base 22.1. The side walls 22.2 are thus spaced apart from one another.
  • the first fastening part 20 is in the present case designed as a stamped sheet metal part. However, it is also conceivable to manufacture the first fastening part 20 from plastic, for example as an injection-molded part.
  • a first linear guide element 23 is pivotally connected to the boom 22.
  • the linear guide element 23 has a joint section 23.1 at the end.
  • the joint section 23.1 is penetrated by an opening.
  • aligned holes are made in its side walls 22.2.
  • the opening of the first linear guide element 23 is arranged in alignment with the holes in the side walls 22.2 of the boom 22.
  • a pin guided through the holes and the opening establishes the pivotable connection between the first linear guide element 23 and the boom 22. It is such a first pivot bearing 24 is formed between the first linear guide element 23 and the boom 22.
  • the first linear guide element 23 is designed as a rod-shaped slider. It is guided opposite its joint section 23.1 in a second linear guide element 33 on the second fastening part 30.
  • the second linear guide element 33 is introduced into the second fastening part 30 as a bore, in this case as a through-bore.
  • the first linear guide element 23 is pushed into the second linear guide element 33. It is guided laterally and thus transversely to its longitudinal extension and can be adjusted linearly in the direction of its longitudinal extension.
  • the first linear guide element 23 and the second linear guide element 33 form the linear guide.
  • the second fastening part 30 has a bearing block 32, onto which fastening sections 31 are formed on the sides.
  • the fastening sections 31 are flange-shaped. They are penetrated by recesses 35.
  • the recesses 35 have an elongated shape. They are aligned transversely to the alignment of the elongated holes 26 in the flanges 21 of the first fastening part 20.
  • contact sections 36 are formed onto the fastening sections 31 of the second fastening part 30. As can be seen in particular from the Figures 3 to 6 , the contact sections 36 protrude beyond a second mounting surface 34 of the second fastening part 30.
  • the second linear guide element 33 is molded into the bearing block 32 of the second fastening part 30.
  • a guide element 40 establishes an articulated connection between the first and second fastening parts 20, 30.
  • the guide element 40 is designed in the form of a lever. It has a base section 41, onto which two mounting legs 42 are formed, which run at a distance from one another. The mounting legs 42 are aligned in the direction of the first fastening part 20.
  • First axle mounts 47 are formed on the mounting legs 42 at the end. The two first axle mounts 47 of the two mounting legs 42 are aligned with one another. aligned.
  • the guide element 40 is designed as a stamped sheet metal part. The first two axle receptacles 47 are formed by appropriate bending of the end sections of the mounting legs 42.
  • first axle receptacles 47 are formed using appropriate holes.
  • the first axle receptacles 47 are arranged to the side of the side walls 22.2 of the boom 22.
  • the two mounting legs 42 starting from the base section 41, are guided laterally past the first linear guide element 23.
  • the side walls 22.2 are each penetrated by a further hole in alignment with the first axle receptacles 47.
  • An axle is inserted through these holes and the first axle receptacles 47.
  • a first pivot axis 44 is thus formed between the guide element 40 and the first fastening element 10.
  • the first pivot axis 44 is arranged at a distance from the pivot bearing 24.
  • Second axle mounts 48 are provided at the ends of the mounting tabs 43.
  • the two second axle mounts 48 are formed by appropriately bending the end sections of the mounting tabs 43.
  • the second axle mounts 48 are arranged laterally on the bearing block 32 of the second fastening part 30.
  • the bearing block 32 is penetrated by a hole aligned with the second axle mounts 48. This runs transversely to the longitudinal extent of the second linear guide element 33.
  • a bolt is inserted through the hole and the second axle mounts 48. This forms a second pivot axis 45 between the guide element 40 and the second fastening part 30.
  • the pivot bearing 24, the first pivot axis 44 and the second pivot axis 45 are aligned in the same way.
  • the mounting legs 42 and a part of the base section 41 form a stop surface 46.
  • Figure 2 shows in a second perspective view the Figure 1 shown hinge 10 with the linear guide extended.
  • the second linear guide element 33 is designed as a through hole through the bearing block 32 of the second fastening part 30.
  • the first linear guide element 23 is inserted into the second linear guide element 33 and is guided linearly therein.
  • Figure 3 shows in a side view the Figure 1
  • the hinge 10 shown is mounted on a closed folding flap.
  • a first furniture part 11 forms a first partial flap and a second furniture part 12 forms a second partial flap of the folding flap.
  • the folding flap is closed, the two furniture parts 11, 12 are arranged in one plane.
  • the two furniture parts 11, 12 are spaced apart from one another by a gap 13.
  • the first fastening part 20 is mounted on the inside of the first furniture part 11.
  • the first fastening part 20 rests with a first mounting surface 25 on the inner surface of the first furniture part 11.
  • the first mounting surface 25 is formed by the surfaces of the two flanges 21, the connecting section 27 and the base 22.1 of the boom 22 facing the first furniture part 11.
  • the first fastening part 20 is connected to the first furniture part 11 with suitable fastening means, in this case by means of screws (not shown) which are guided through the elongated holes 26 in the flanges 21 of the first fastening part 20.
  • the elongated holes 26 enable the first fastening part 20 to be precisely aligned with respect to the first furniture part 11 in the adjustment direction of the linear guide.
  • the second fastening part 30 rests with its second mounting surface 34 on the inner surface of the second furniture part 12.
  • the molded-on contact sections 36 encompass the edge of the second furniture part 12 that is directed towards the gap 13.
  • the second fastening part 30 is aligned exactly opposite the second furniture part 12 in the adjustment direction of the linear guide.
  • the second fastening part 30 is connected to the second furniture part 12 by means of suitable fastening means, in this case by means of screws (not shown) that are guided through the recesses 35 in the fastening sections 31 of the second fastening part 30. Due to the elongated design of the recesses 35, the second fastening part 30 can be aligned transversely to the adjustment direction of the linear guide.
  • the gap 13 is selected to be smaller than the thickness of a finger.
  • the width of the gap 13 is preferably a maximum of 6 mm.
  • the width of the gap 13 is determined by the position of the linear guide.
  • the position of the linear guide is fixed by the mechanical coupling of the two fastening parts 20, 30. This mechanical coupling is carried out by the guide element 40.
  • the guide element 40 forms a lever. It connects the two fastening parts 20, 30. For this purpose, it is articulated to the first fastening part 20 by the first pivot axis 44 and articulated to the second fastening part 30 by the second pivot axis 45.
  • the guide element 40 crosses the travel path of the linear guide.
  • the first pivot axis 44 is arranged at a distance from the pivot bearing 24 of the hinge 10. In the position of the hinge 10 shown, in which the two furniture parts 11, 12 are arranged in one plane, the first pivot axis 44 is arranged between the pivot bearing 24 and the second fastening part 30.
  • the pivot bearing 24 forms the
  • FIG 4 shows that in Figure 3
  • the hinge 10 shown in the illustration is shown with the folding flap partially opened.
  • the two furniture parts 11, 12 are, starting from the Figure 3 shown closed position of the folding flap, are pivoted towards each other by an external actuation about the pivot bearing 24 of the hinge 10.
  • the first pivot axis 44 is pivoted about the pivot bearing 24.
  • the first pivot axis 44 is mechanically connected by the guide element 40 to the second pivot axis 45, which is fixed to the second fastening part 30.
  • the distance between the first pivot axis 44 and the second pivot axis 45 is fixed.
  • the first pivot axis 44 is also guided on a circular path around the second pivot axis 45.
  • the simultaneous circular movement of the first pivot axis 44 around the pivot bearing 24 and the second pivot axis 45 requires that the distance between the pivot bearing 24 and the second pivot axis 45 changes, in this case reduced.
  • the linear guide offers the degree of freedom required for this. The linear guide is thus adjusted by pivoting the fastening elements 11, 12 relative to one another.
  • the pivot bearing 24 is also pivoted about the first pivot axis 44 by actuating the folding flap. At the same time, the pivot bearing 24 is guided by the linear guide on a linear path.
  • the linear guide is adjusted depending on the pivot position of the two fastening parts 20, 30 relative to one another.
  • the first linear guide element 23 is pushed into the second linear guide element 33.
  • the pivot bearing 24 is also moved linearly. The linear displacement takes place by aligning the linear guide parallel to the inner surface of the second furniture part 12, on which the second fastening part 30 is mounted.
  • the travel of the linear guide as a function of the pivoting movement of the fastening parts 20, 30 relative to one another is predetermined by the distance between the pivot bearing 24 and the pivot axes 44, 45.
  • a larger distance between the pivot bearing 24 and the first pivot axis 44 leads to a larger linear movement of the linear guide for a given pivoting movement of the fastening parts 20, 30.
  • the linear displacement of the pivot bearing 24 also causes the position of the furniture parts 11, 12 connected to the fastening parts 20, 30 to be changed linearly relative to one another. This changes the gap 13 formed between the furniture parts 11, 12.
  • the gap 13 increases when the hinge is opened, so that a user can reach through the gap 13 with his fingers. When closing Fingers can then be trapped in such a hinge, which can lead to severe crushing and thus injuries due to the large levers formed by the furniture parts 11, 12.
  • Due to the linear adjustment of the pivot point of the hinge 10 according to the invention the gap 13 is kept so small over the entire movement when the hinge 10 is operated that it is not possible to reach through.
  • the gap 13 preferably has a maximum width of 6 mm over the entire pivoting range of the hinge 10. This can safely prevent injury to a user.
  • the gap 13 can be wedge-shaped.
  • the edges of the furniture parts 11, 12 facing each other can be designed accordingly or suitably shaped strips and/or surfaces can be arranged on the edges. The inclination of the edges or strips is selected so that the opposite furniture parts 11, 12 do not collide during the pivoting movement.
  • FIG. 5 shows this in the Figures 3 and 4 shown hinge 10 with the folding flap further open.
  • the furniture parts 11, 12 are aligned at an angle of 90° to one another.
  • the pivot bearing 24 is pulled close to the second fastening part 30 by the linear guide.
  • the first pivot axis 44 is pivoted about the pivot bearing 24. It is thus arranged in the gap 13.
  • the guide element 40 has a curved shape.
  • the mounting legs 42 and mounting tabs 43 are formed at an angle to one another on the base section 41.
  • the second pivot axis 45 is attached to a point as far away as possible from the inner surface of the second furniture part 12. arranged area of the bearing block 32 of the second fastening part 30. Furthermore, the second pivot axis 45 is provided in an area of the bearing block 32 facing the first fastening part 20.
  • FIG. 6 shows this in the Figures 3 , 4 and 5
  • the hinge 10 shown in the illustration with the folding flap fully opened.
  • the first furniture part 11 is now, starting from the Figure 1 shown flat alignment of the two furniture parts 11, 12, pivoted over an angle of more than 90° relative to the second furniture part 12.
  • the inner surface of the first furniture part 11 rests on the stop surface 46 of the guide element 40.
  • the pivot bearing 24 is adjusted right up to the second fastening part 30.
  • the first linear guide element 23 is accordingly displaced along the second linear guide element 33, which is designed as a through hole, and protrudes from the rear of it. Even in this end position of the hinge 10, the width of the tapered gap 13 is designed to be so small in some areas that reaching through with a finger or hand is safely prevented.
  • the linear adjustment of the linear guide is effected by the guide element 40 depending on the pivot position of the two furniture parts 11, 12 relative to each other.
  • other arrangements that enable such a linear adjustment depending on the pivot position are also conceivable, for example in the form of a gear or rack drive, an electric motor drive or a cable pull, each of which acts on the linear guide.
  • the embodiment shown also shows the use of the hinge 10 on a folding flap, in which the closed state is formed by two partial flaps (furniture parts 11, 12) arranged in one plane.
  • the hinge 10 according to the invention can also be used on other pieces of furniture, in which, for example, the closed state is achieved at an angle mutually arranged furniture parts 11, 12.
  • Such a piece of furniture can be, for example, a chest with a hinged lid.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Scharnier mit zwei Befestigungsteilen zur mittelbaren oder unmittelbaren Befestigung an zwei gegeneinander verschwenkbaren Möbelteilen, wobei die Befestigungsteile über eine Verbindungsanordnung miteinander schwenkbar verbunden sind.The invention relates to a hinge with two fastening parts for indirect or direct fastening to two furniture parts that can be pivoted against each other, wherein the fastening parts are pivotally connected to each other via a connecting arrangement.

Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Verfahren zur gelenkigen Verstellung eines ersten Befestigungsteils eines Scharniers gegenüber einem zweiten Befestigungsteil, wobei das erste Befestigungsteil zur Befestigung eines ersten Möbelteils und das zweite Befestigungsteil zur Befestigung eines zweiten Möbelteils ausgebildet ist.The invention further relates to a method for the articulated adjustment of a first fastening part of a hinge relative to a second fastening part, wherein the first fastening part is designed to fasten a first furniture part and the second fastening part is designed to fasten a second furniture part.

Die Schrift US 2,883,699 offenbart ein Scharnier für eine schwenkbare Tür. Das Scharnier ist mit einem ersten Befestigungselement an einem Türrahmen befestigt. Das erste Befestigungselement weist eine Platte, eine Eintiefung und endseitig das Türgelenk auf. Ein zweites Befestigungselement verbindet die Tür mit dem Türgelenk. Das zweite Befestigungselement ist zweiteilig mit einer Platte zum Anschluss an die Tür und einem Zwischenstück ausgeführt. Die Platte und das Zwischenstück sind über ein Gelenk miteinander verbunden. Das Gelenk ist bei geschlossener Tür in der Eintiefung aufgenommen. Dem Gelenk ist eine Feder zugeordnet, welche das Zwischenstück und die Platte in einer linearen Ausrichtung zueinander hält. Zum Öffnen/Schließen der Tür schwingt diese um das Türgelenk. Ist ein Finger im Türspalt eingeklemmt, verstellt sich das Gelenk entgegen der Federkraft, so dass der Türspalt vergrößert wird. Dadurch wird eine Verletzung vermieden. Nachteilig ist eine durch die Feder vorgegebene Kraft zum Verstellen des Gelenkes erforderlich, welche bei nicht exakter Ausrichtung der Scharnierteile zueinander stark ansteigen kann. Aufgrund des vergleichsweise großen, durch die Tür gebildeten Hebels kann so eine hohe Kraft auf einen eingeklemmten Finger übertragen werden, bevor sich der Türspalt entsprechend vergrößert, was zu einer Quetschung des Fingers führen kann. Ein weiterer Nachteil ergibt sich daraus, dass die Tür nach dem Auslösen des Gelenks nicht mehr in ihrer gewünschten Position gehalten ist. Dies kann dazu führen, dass die Tür an benachbarten Wänden bzw. Gegenständen anschlägt und zu Beschädigungen führt.The writing US 2,883,699 discloses a hinge for a pivoting door. The hinge is attached to a door frame with a first fastening element. The first fastening element has a plate, a recess and the door joint at the end. A second fastening element connects the door to the door joint. The second fastening element is designed in two parts with a plate for connection to the door and an intermediate piece. The plate and the intermediate piece are connected to each other via a joint. The joint is accommodated in the recess when the door is closed. A spring is assigned to the joint, which holds the intermediate piece and the plate in a linear alignment with each other. To open/close the door, it swings around the door joint. If a finger is trapped in the door gap, the joint adjusts against the spring force so that the door gap is enlarged. This prevents injury. The disadvantage is that a force specified by the spring is required to adjust the joint, which can increase significantly if the hinge parts are not precisely aligned with each other. Due to the relatively large lever formed by the door, a high force can be transferred to a trapped finger before the gap in the door increases accordingly, which can lead to the finger being crushed. Another disadvantage is that the door is no longer held in the desired position after the joint has been released. This can lead to the door hitting adjacent walls or objects and causing damage.

Aus der EP 1 727 954 B1 ist ein Scharnier mit zwei Gelenkteilen zum Verbinden zweier Teilklappen einer Faltklappe bekannt, wie sie beispielsweise zum Verschließen von Oberschränken verwendet ist. Geschlossen liegen die Teilklappen in einer Ebene, während sie geöffnet in einem Winkel zueinander angeordnet sind, um den Schrankinnenraum freizugeben. Die Gelenkteile sind mit Montageplatten verbunden, welche an den Teilklappen befestigt sind. Zumindest ein Gelenkteil ist dabei verschiebbar an einer Montageplatte gelagert, wobei es durch eine kraftausübende Halteeinrichtung in einer ersten Position gehalten ist. Wird die Haltekraft überwunden, kann sich das Gelenkteil aus der ersten Position in eine zweite Position verschieben. Während in der ersten Position die Teilklappen regulär geschlossen werden können, sind sie in der zweiten Position des verschiebbaren Gelenkteils beabstandet angeordnet, so dass sich ein vergrößerter Spalt zwischen den Teilklappen ausbildet. Dadurch kann eine Verletzung beispielsweise eines Fingers, welcher zwischen den Teilklappen der Faltklappe eingeklemmt wird, vermieden werden. Nachteilig hierbei ist, dass das Gelenkteil an einer starren Montageplatte, welche direkt mit einer Teilklappe verbunden ist, verschiebbar gelagert ist. Dadurch ergibt sich eine starre, nicht federnde Verbindung, was schon bei einer geringen Fehljustage zwischen den Bauteilen des Scharniers dazu führen kann, dass die erforderliche Kraft zur Überwindung der Haltekraft deutlich über der gewünschten Kraft, bei welcher eine Verletzung eines eingeklemmten Fingers sicher ausgeschlossen werden kann, liegt.From the EP 1 727 954 B1 A hinge with two joint parts for connecting two partial flaps of a folding flap is known, such as is used for closing wall cabinets. When closed, the partial flaps lie in one plane, while when opened they are arranged at an angle to one another in order to free up the interior of the cabinet. The joint parts are connected to mounting plates which are attached to the partial flaps. At least one joint part is slidably mounted on a mounting plate, being held in a first position by a force-exerting holding device. If the holding force is overcome, the joint part can move from the first position to a second position. While in the first position the partial flaps can be closed normally, in the second position of the movable joint part they are arranged at a distance so that an enlarged gap is formed between the partial flaps. This can prevent injury to a finger, for example, which is trapped between the partial flaps of the folding flap. The disadvantage here is that the joint part is slidably mounted on a rigid mounting plate which is directly connected to a partial flap. This results in a rigid, non-springy connection, which can lead to even a slight misalignment between the components of the hinge, meaning that the force required to overcome the holding force is significantly higher than the desired force at which injury to a trapped finger can be safely ruled out.

Die EP 1 766 172 B1 zeigt eine Hebevorrichtung für eine zweiflügelige Faltklappe. Zwei Flügel der Faltklappe sind mit einem Scharnier gelenkig miteinander verbunden. Das Scharnier weist einen in einem der Flügel einsetzbaren Scharniertopf auf. Eine Gelenksachse des Scharniers ist in dem Scharniertopf angeordnet. Ein Scharnierarm bildet die Verbindung zwischen der Gelenksachse und dem zweiten Flügel der Faltklappe. Die Gelenksachse ist derart in dem Scharniertopf angeordnet, dass ein zwischen den Flügeln ausgebildeter Spalt über den gesamten Bewegungsablauf beim Öffnen und Schließen der Faltklappe kleiner als eine Fingerdicke eines Benutzers bleibt, sodass ein Durchgriff durch den Spalt vermieden wird. Dazu muss jedoch die Gelenksachse innerhalb des Scharniertopfes zwischen der inneren und der äußeren Oberfläche des Flügels angeordnet sein. Das Scharnier muss daher einen in einen der Flügel eingelassenen Scharniertopf aufweisen, was bei vielen für Faltklappen verwendeten Materialien, beispielsweise bei Glas, nicht möglich ist oder aus ästhetischen Gründen nicht erwünscht ist. Zum technischen Umfeld wird weiterhin auf die CH 508 802 A , GB 847 929 A und US 3 626 548 A verwiesen.The EP 1 766 172 B1 shows a lifting device for a two-wing folding flap. Two wings of the folding flap are connected to one another in an articulated manner with a hinge. The hinge has a hinge cup that can be inserted into one of the wings. A hinge axis of the hinge is arranged in the hinge cup. A hinge arm forms the connection between the hinge axis and the second wing of the folding flap. The hinge axis is arranged in the hinge cup in such a way that a gap formed between the wings remains smaller than the thickness of a user's finger over the entire movement sequence when opening and closing the folding flap, so that reaching through the gap is avoided. However, for this to happen, the hinge axis must be arranged within the hinge cup between the inner and outer surface of the wing. The hinge must therefore have a hinge cup that can be inserted into one of the wings. The hinge cups are embedded in the sash, which is not possible with many materials used for folding flaps, such as glass, or is not desirable for aesthetic reasons. The technical environment is still referred to in the CH 508 802 A , GB 847 929 A and US 3 626 548 A referred to.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein vielfältig einsetzbares Scharnier zu schaffen, welches einen Schutz vor Verletzungen eine Hand oder eines Fingers durch Einklemmen bereitstellt.It is an object of the invention to provide a versatile hinge which provides protection against injuries to a hand or finger due to pinching.

Es ist weiterhin Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Verfahren bereitzustellen, welches eine Betätigung eines Scharniers bei reduzierter Verletzungsgefahr ermöglicht.It is a further object of the invention to provide a method which enables an operation of a hinge with a reduced risk of injury.

Die das Scharnier betreffende Aufgabe der Erfindung wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The object of the invention concerning the hinge is solved by the features of claim 1.

Durch die Linearführung kann ein Spalt, wie er zwischen den durch das Scharnier gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Möbelteilen vorliegt, in Abhängigkeit von der gegenseitigen Schwenkposition der Befestigungsteile eingestellt werden. Dadurch kann der Spalt für alle möglichen Schwenkposition der beiden Befestigungsteile und somit der Möbelteile zueinander so klein gehalten werden, dass ein Durchgriff mit einer Hand oder einem Finger sicher verhindert wird. Durch den schmalen Spalt ist konstruktiv vermieden, dass insbesondere beim Schließen des Scharniers eine Hand oder ein Finger zwischen den mit dem Scharnier verbundenen Möbelteilen eingeklemmt wird. Das Verletzungsrisiko für einen Benutzer wird so deutlich reduziert. Im Unterschied zu bekannten Scharniere mit Klemmschutz werden keine Rastverbindungen oder dergleichen geöffnet, um einen vergrößerten Spalt bei einem zwischen den Möbelteilen eingeklemmten Finger zu erhalten. Die Funktionsfähigkeit des Scharniers bleibt somit durchgängig erhalten. Das Verletzungsrisiko, wie es durch eine nicht korrekt auslösende Rastverbindung bei solchen bekannten Scharnieren besteht, wird konstruktiv ausgeschlossen.The linear guide allows a gap, such as that between the furniture parts connected by the hinge, to be adjusted depending on the mutual pivot position of the fastening parts. This means that the gap for all possible pivot positions of the two fastening parts and thus of the furniture parts relative to each other can be kept so small that reaching through with a hand or finger is reliably prevented. The narrow gap prevents a hand or finger from becoming trapped between the furniture parts connected to the hinge, particularly when the hinge is closed. The risk of injury to a user is thus significantly reduced. In contrast to known hinges with anti-pinch protection, no locking connections or the like are opened in order to create an enlarged gap in the event of a finger being trapped between the furniture parts. The functionality of the hinge is therefore maintained throughout. The risk of injury, such as that which exists due to a locking connection not being triggered correctly in such known hinges, is structurally excluded.

Eine einfache Einstellung des Spalts zwischen den Möbelteilen in Abhängigkeit von der Schwenkposition der Befestigungsteile zueinander kann dadurch erreicht werden, dass ein Schwenklager des Scharniers in Abhängigkeit von der zueinander bezogenen Schwenkposition der Befestigungsteile linear verstellbar angeordnet ist. Das Schwenklager bildet den Drehpunkt des Scharniers und damit der Möbelteile zueinander. Durch Nachführen des Drehpunktes kann die relative Position der beiden Möbelteile und damit der zwischen ihnen ausgebildete Spalt eingestellt werden.A simple adjustment of the gap between the furniture parts depending on the pivot position of the fastening parts relative to each other can be achieved by arranging a pivot bearing of the hinge so that it can be adjusted linearly depending on the pivot position of the fastening parts relative to each other. The pivot bearing forms the pivot point of the hinge and thus of the furniture parts relative to each other. By adjusting the pivot point, the relative position of the two furniture parts and thus the gap formed between them can be adjusted.

Vorteilhaft kann es vorgesehen sein, dass das erste Befestigungsteil mittelbar oder unmittelbar und schwenkbar mit dem daran angeordneten ersten Linearführungselement verbunden ist. Durch Bewegen des ersten Linearführungselements kann so der Drehpunkt des Scharniers linear verstellt und damit die Spaltbreite zwischen den Möbelteilen eingestellt werden.Advantageously, it can be provided that the first fastening part is connected directly or indirectly and pivotably to the first linear guide element arranged thereon. By moving the first linear guide element, the pivot point of the hinge can be adjusted linearly and thus the gap width between the furniture parts can be adjusted.

Eine einfache und zuverlässige Verstellung der Linearführung in Abhängigkeit von der zueinander bezogenen Schwenkposition der Befestigungsteile kann dadurch erreicht werden, dass die Führungseinrichtung ein Führungselement aufweist oder durch dieses gebildet ist, welches jeweils schwenkbar mit den Befestigungsteilen verbunden ist. Das Führungselement ist vorzugsweise als Hebel mit einer konstanten, nicht veränderbaren Länge ausgebildet. Durch die schwenkbare Anbindung des Führungselements an die Befestigungsteile kann es deren Schwenkbewegung durch eine entsprechende eigene Schwenkung folgen. Bedingt durch die nicht veränderbare Länge des Führungselements erfordert diese Schwenkung eine Veränderung des Abstands zwischen den beiden Befestigungsteilen. Dadurch wird die Linearführung in Abhängigkeit von der Winkelverstellung des Scharniers verstellt.A simple and reliable adjustment of the linear guide depending on the pivot position of the fastening parts relative to one another can be achieved if the guide device has a guide element or is formed by this, which is pivotally connected to the fastening parts. The guide element is preferably designed as a lever with a constant, non-changeable length. Due to the pivotable connection of the guide element to the fastening parts, it can follow their pivoting movement by pivoting accordingly. Due to the non-changeable length of the guide element, this pivoting requires a change in the distance between the two fastening parts. This adjusts the linear guide depending on the angle adjustment of the hinge.

Entsprechend einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltungsvariante der Erfindung kann es vorgesehen sein, dass eine erste Schwenkachse, mit welcher das Führungselement schwenkbar mit dem ersten Befestigungsteil verbunden ist, beabstandet zu einem Schwenklager, mit welchem das erste Befestigungsteil schwenkbar mit dem ersten Linearführungselement verbunden ist, angeordnet ist. Der Abstand zwischen der ersten Schwenkachse und dem Schwenklager definiert den Radius, mit dem in einer überlagerten Bewegung die erste Schwenkachse um das Schwenklager und das Schwenklager um die erste Schwenkachse gedreht werden. Gleichzeitig ist die erste Schwenkachse entsprechend der Länge des Führungselements um dessen Lagerung an dem zweiten Befestigungsteil geführt. Die durch die Betätigung des Scharniers bewirkten Schwenkbewegungen erfordern eine Veränderung des Abstandes zwischen dem Schwenklager und der Lagerung des Führungselements an dem zweiten Befestigungsteil, wodurch eine entsprechende lineare Verstellung des Linearführungselements erzwungen wird. Dabei ist der Weg, um den die Linearführung bei einer gegebenen Schwenkung der Befestigungsteile zueinander verstellt wird, abhängig von dem Abstand zwischen dem Schwenklager und der ersten Schwenkachse. Durch geeignete Wahl des Abstandes zwischen der Schwenkachse und dem Schwenklager kann so die Breite des zwischen den Möbelteilen ausgebildeten Spalts für verschiedene Drehposition der Möbelteile zueinander vorgegeben werden.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that a first pivot axis, with which the guide element is pivotally connected to the first fastening part, is arranged at a distance from a pivot bearing, with which the first fastening part is pivotally connected to the first linear guide element. The distance between the first pivot axis and the pivot bearing defines the radius with which, in a superimposed movement, the first pivot axis rotates around the pivot bearing and the Pivot bearings can be rotated about the first pivot axis. At the same time, the first pivot axis is guided around the bearing on the second fastening part in accordance with the length of the guide element. The pivoting movements caused by the operation of the hinge require a change in the distance between the pivot bearing and the bearing of the guide element on the second fastening part, which forces a corresponding linear adjustment of the linear guide element. The distance by which the linear guide is adjusted for a given pivoting of the fastening parts relative to one another depends on the distance between the pivot bearing and the first pivot axis. By suitably selecting the distance between the pivot axis and the pivot bearing, the width of the gap formed between the furniture parts can be specified for different rotational positions of the furniture parts relative to one another.

Die Schwenkung der Befestigungsteile zueinander bei gleichzeitiger linearer Verstellung der Position des Schwenklagers kann dadurch ermöglicht werden, dass die erste Schwenkachse, das erste Schwenklager und/oder ein zweites Schwenklager, mit welcher das Führungselement schwenkbar mit dem zweiten Befestigungsteil verbunden ist, gleich ausgerichtet sind.The pivoting of the fastening parts relative to one another with simultaneous linear adjustment of the position of the pivot bearing can be made possible by the fact that the first pivot axis, the first pivot bearing and/or a second pivot bearing, with which the guide element is pivotally connected to the second fastening part, are aligned in the same way.

Vorzugsweise kann es vorgesehen sein, dass die erste Schwenkachse um das Schwenklager schwenkbar angeordnet ist.Preferably, it can be provided that the first pivot axis is arranged pivotably about the pivot bearing.

Um über den gesamten Schwenkbereich des Scharniers eine ausreichend geringe Spaltbreite zu gewährleisten ist es erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass in einer ausgeschobenen Position der Linearführung die Befestigungsteile derart zueinander geschwenkt sind, dass daran montierte Möbelteile gleich, vorzugsweise in einer Ebene liegend, ausgerichtet sind und dass bei eingeschobener Linearführung die Befestigungsteile derart zueinander geschwenkt sind, dass daran montierte Möbelteile in einem Winkel zueinander ausgerichtet sind.In order to ensure a sufficiently small gap width over the entire pivoting range of the hinge, it is provided according to the invention that in an extended position of the linear guide the fastening parts are pivoted relative to one another in such a way that furniture parts mounted thereon are aligned equally, preferably lying in one plane, and that when the linear guide is pushed in, the fastening parts are pivoted relative to one another in such a way that furniture parts mounted thereon are aligned at an angle to one another.

Besonders bevorzugt kann es vorgesehen sein, dass die Linearführung derart ausgerichtet ist, dass sie bei an einem Möbelstück montiertem Scharnier parallel oder zumindest annähernd parallel zur Oberfläche des mit dem zweiten Befestigungsteil verbundenen zweiten Möbelteils ausgerichtet ist. Durch eine Verschiebung entlang der Linearführung wird somit nur der Abstand zwischen den beiden Befestigungsteilen und damit der daran montierten Möbelteile in Richtung der einzustellenden Spaltbreite verändert. Eine quer dazu ausgerichtete Verstellung wird vermieden, wodurch die beiden Möbelteile exakt zueinander ausgerichtet bleiben.Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the linear guide is aligned in such a way that, when the hinge is mounted on a piece of furniture, it is parallel or at least approximately parallel to the surface of the hinge connected to the second fastening part. connected second furniture part. By moving along the linear guide, only the distance between the two fastening parts and thus the furniture parts mounted on them is changed in the direction of the gap width to be set. An adjustment aligned transversely to this is avoided, which means that the two furniture parts remain exactly aligned with each other.

Vorteilhaft kann es vorgesehen sein, dass das zweite Befestigungsteil eine zweite Montagefläche zur Anlage des zweiten Befestigungsteils an dem zweiten Möbelteil aufweist und dass die erste Schwenkachse auf der der zweiten Montagefläche zugewandten Seite und die zweite Schwenkachse auf der der zweiten Montagefläche abgewandten Seite der Linearführung angeordnet ist. Durch diese Anordnung kreuzt das Führungselement den Stellweg der Linearführung. Dadurch wird zum einen die Schwenkbewegung des Scharniers bei gleichzeitiger linearer Verstellung ermöglicht. Weiterhin wird erreicht, dass das Führungselement bei eingezogener Linearführung in einem steilen Winkel in den zwischen den Möbelteilen ausgebildeten Spalt eintaucht. Dadurch kann die Spaltbreite gering gehalten werden.It can advantageously be provided that the second fastening part has a second mounting surface for the second fastening part to be placed on the second furniture part and that the first pivot axis is arranged on the side of the linear guide facing the second mounting surface and the second pivot axis is arranged on the side facing away from the second mounting surface. This arrangement causes the guide element to cross the adjustment path of the linear guide. This enables the hinge to pivot while simultaneously allowing linear adjustment. Furthermore, the guide element penetrates into the gap formed between the furniture parts at a steep angle when the linear guide is retracted. This means that the gap width can be kept small.

Die korrekte Ausbildung des zwischen den Möbelteilen ausgebildeten Spalts setzt eine exakte Positionierung des Scharniers gegenüber den Möbelteilen voraus. Dies betrifft insbesondere die Positionierung der Befestigungsteile in Richtung der Spaltbreite und damit der Stellrichtung der Linearführung. Um eine solche exakte Positionierung zu erreichen kann es vorgesehen sein, dass an dem ersten Befestigungsteil und/oder an dem zweiten Befestigungsteil Einstellmittel, insbesondere Befestigungsmittel aufnehmende Langlöcher, zur Verstellung der Position des ersten Befestigungsteils und/oder des zweiten Befestigungsteils in Richtung der Linearführung angeordnet sind. Bei der Montage des Scharniers kann so in einer vorgegebenen Schwenkstellung des Scharniers der Spalt mit Hilfe des oder der Einstellmittel auf einen vorgegebenen Wert eingestellt werden. Dadurch ist gewährleistet, dass über den gesamten Schwenkbereich des Scharniers die Breite des Spalt einen gewünschten Maximalwert bzw. einen gewünschten Minimalwert nicht über- bzw. unterschreitet.The correct formation of the gap between the furniture parts requires an exact positioning of the hinge in relation to the furniture parts. This particularly applies to the positioning of the fastening parts in the direction of the gap width and thus the adjustment direction of the linear guide. In order to achieve such exact positioning, it can be provided that adjustment means, in particular elongated holes for receiving fastening means, are arranged on the first fastening part and/or on the second fastening part for adjusting the position of the first fastening part and/or the second fastening part in the direction of the linear guide. When assembling the hinge, the gap can be set to a predetermined value with the aid of the adjustment means in a predetermined pivoting position of the hinge. This ensures that the width of the gap does not exceed or fall below a desired maximum value or a desired minimum value over the entire pivoting range of the hinge.

Ist,es vorgesehen, dass das Führungselement eine Anschlagfläche zur Anlage des ersten Möbelteils bei eingeschobener Linearführung aufweist, so ist der Schwenkbereich des Scharniers in Richtung seiner eingeklappten Position definiert begrenzt.If the guide element is provided with a stop surface for the first furniture part when the linear guide is inserted, the pivoting range of the hinge in the direction of its folded-in position is defined and limited.

Eine Begrenzung des Schwenkbereichs bei aufgeklapptem Scharnier kann dadurch erreicht werden, dass das erste Linearführungselement in einer Endposition des Schwenkbereichs des Scharniers bei ausgeschobener Linearführung an dem ersten Befestigungsteil anliegt.A limitation of the pivoting range when the hinge is opened can be achieved by the first linear guide element resting against the first fastening part in an end position of the pivoting range of the hinge when the linear guide is extended.

Die das Verfahren betreffende Aufgabe der Erfindung wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 12 gelöst.The object of the invention concerning the method is solved by the features of claim 12.

Das Schwenklager bildet den Drehpunkt des Scharniers und die Verbindungsstelle zwischen den Befestigungsteilen und damit der mit den Befestigungsteilen verbundenen Möbelteile. Durch eine lineare Verstellung des Schwenklagers kann somit der Abstand zwischen den montierten Möbelteilen verändert werden. Dadurch kann der zwischen den Möbelteilen ausgebildete Spalt eingestellt werden. Durch die Abhängigkeit der linearen Verstellung von der Schwenkposition kann die Spaltbreite für die möglichen Schwenkpositionen des Scharniers vorgegeben werden. Dadurch kann die Breite des Spalts für alle Schwenkpositionen des Scharniers so klein eingestellt werden, dass ein Durchgriff mit einer Hand oder einem Finger nicht möglich ist. Durch diese Maßnahme wird das Verletzungsrisiko für einen Nutzer deutlich reduziert.The pivot bearing forms the pivot point of the hinge and the connection point between the fastening parts and thus the furniture parts connected to the fastening parts. By adjusting the pivot bearing linearly, the distance between the assembled furniture parts can be changed. This allows the gap formed between the furniture parts to be adjusted. The dependence of the linear adjustment on the pivot position means that the gap width for the possible pivot positions of the hinge can be specified. This means that the width of the gap for all pivot positions of the hinge can be set so small that it is not possible to reach through it with a hand or finger. This measure significantly reduces the risk of injury to a user.

Eine möglichst gleichbleibende Spaltbreite zwischen den Möbelteilen über den gesamten Schwenkbereich des Scharniers kann dadurch erreicht werden, dass das Schwenklager an dem ersten Befestigungselement angeordnet ist, dass bei einer Schwenkung der Befestigungselemente, welche zu einer ebenen Ausrichtung daran montierter Möbelteile führt, der Abstand zwischen dem Schwenklager und dem zweiten Befestigungselement vergrößert wird und dass bei einer Schwenkung der Befestigungselemente, welche zu einem kleinere Winkel zwischen den an den Befestigungselementen montierten Möbelteilen führt, der Abstand zwischen dem Schwenklager und dem zweiten Befestigungselement verkleinert wird.A gap width that is as constant as possible between the furniture parts over the entire pivoting range of the hinge can be achieved by arranging the pivot bearing on the first fastening element, by increasing the distance between the pivot bearing and the second fastening element when the fastening elements are pivoted, which leads to a flat alignment of the furniture parts mounted thereon, and by reducing the distance between the pivot bearing and the second fastening element when the fastening elements are pivoted, which leads to a smaller angle between the furniture parts mounted on the fastening elements.

Um den Spalt zwischen den montierten Möbelteilen einstellen zu können und gleichzeitig die exakte Ausrichtung der Möbelteile quer zur Spaltbreite beizubehalten kann es vorgesehen sein, dass bei montiertem Scharnier das Schwenklager parallel zu einer Oberfläche eines zweiten Möbelteils, an dem das zweite Befestigungsteil befestigt ist, verstellt wird.In order to be able to adjust the gap between the assembled furniture parts and at the same time maintain the exact alignment of the furniture parts across the gap width, it can be provided that, when the hinge is assembled, the pivot bearing is adjusted parallel to a surface of a second furniture part to which the second fastening part is attached.

Ein eindeutiger Zusammenhang zwischen der Schwenkposition des Scharniers und der linearen Positionierung der Befestigungsteile zueinander kann dadurch erreicht werden, dass die Position des Schwenklagers durch eine mechanische Kopplung zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Befestigungsteil linear verstellt wird. Dies ermöglicht eine exakte und reproduzierbare Einstellung der Spaltbreite für die verschiedenen Schwenkpositionen des Scharniers.A clear connection between the pivot position of the hinge and the linear positioning of the fastening parts relative to each other can be achieved by linearly adjusting the position of the pivot bearing through a mechanical coupling between the first and second fastening parts. This enables an exact and reproducible adjustment of the gap width for the various pivot positions of the hinge.

Ein wirksamer Klemmschutz kann dadurch erreicht werden, dass das Schwenklager des Scharniers in Abhängigkeit von der Schwenkposition des ersten Befestigungsteils gegenüber dem zweiten Befestigungsteil derart linear verstellt wird, dass eine Breite eines zwischen den durch das Scharnier beweglich miteinander verbundenen Möbelteilen ausgebildeten Spalts für alle einstellbaren Schwenkpositionen des Scharniers kleiner als eine Fingerdicke, insbesondere kleiner oder gleich 6mm, ist.Effective anti-pinch protection can be achieved by linearly adjusting the pivot bearing of the hinge depending on the pivot position of the first fastening part relative to the second fastening part in such a way that a width of a gap formed between the furniture parts movably connected to one another by the hinge is smaller than a finger thickness, in particular smaller than or equal to 6 mm, for all adjustable pivot positions of the hinge.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
in einer ersten perspektivischen Ansicht ein Scharnier mit einer Linearführung in ihrer ausgefahrenen Position,
Figur 2
in einer zweiten perspektivischen Ansicht das in Figur 1 gezeigte Scharnier bei ausgefahrener Linearführung,
Figur 3
in einer Seitenansicht das in Figur 1 gezeigte Scharnier montiert an einer geschlossenen Faltklappe,
Figur 4
das in Figur 3 gezeigte Scharnier bei teilgeöffneter Faltklappe,
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das in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigte Scharnier bei weiter geöffneter Faltklappe und
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das in den Figuren 3, 4 und 5 gezeigte Scharnier bei vollständig geöffneter Faltklappe.
The invention is explained in more detail below using an embodiment shown in the drawings. They show:
Figure 1
in a first perspective view a hinge with a linear guide in its extended position,
Figure 2
in a second perspective view the Figure 1 hinge shown with extended linear guide,
Figure 3
in a side view that in Figure 1 shown hinge mounted on a closed folding flap,
Figure 4
that in Figure 3 hinge shown with partially opened folding flap,
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that in the Figures 3 and 4 hinge shown with the folding flap opened further and
Figure 6
that in the Figures 3 , 4 and 5 Hinge shown with the folding flap fully opened.

Figur 1 zeigt in einer ersten perspektivischen Ansicht ein Scharnier 10 mit einer Linearführung in ihrer ausgefahrenen Position. Figure 1 shows in a first perspective view a hinge 10 with a linear guide in its extended position.

Dem Scharnier 10 sind ein erstes und ein zweites Befestigungsteil 20, 30 zugeordnet. Das erste Befestigungsteil 20 weist einen Verbindungsabschnitt 27 auf, an den seitlich Flansche 21 angeformt sind. Mit dem Verbindungsabschnitt 27 ist weiterhin ein Ausleger 22 vorzugsweise einstückig verbunden. Der Verbindungsabschnitt 27 und die seitlichen Flansche 21 sind eben ausgeführt. In die seitlichen Flansche 21 ist jeweils ein Langloch 26 eingeformt. Die Langlöcher 26 sind in Richtung zu dem zweiten Befestigungsteil 30 hin ausgerichtet. Der Ausleger 22 ist U-förmig ausgebildet. Er weist einen Boden 22.1 und an den gegenüberliegenden Kanten des Bodens 22.1 in einem Winkel angeformte Seitenwände 22.2 auf. Die Seitenwände 22.2 stehen sich somit beabstandet gegenüber. Das erste Befestigungsteil 20 ist vorliegend als Blechstanzteil ausgebildet. Es ist jedoch auch denkbar, dass erste Befestigungsteil 20 aus Kunststoff, beispielsweise als Spritzgussteil, herzustellen.A first and a second fastening part 20, 30 are assigned to the hinge 10. The first fastening part 20 has a connecting section 27, onto which flanges 21 are formed on the sides. A boom 22 is also connected, preferably in one piece, to the connecting section 27. The connecting section 27 and the side flanges 21 are flat. An elongated hole 26 is formed in each of the side flanges 21. The elongated holes 26 are directed in the direction of the second fastening part 30. The boom 22 is U-shaped. It has a base 22.1 and side walls 22.2 formed at an angle on the opposite edges of the base 22.1. The side walls 22.2 are thus spaced apart from one another. The first fastening part 20 is in the present case designed as a stamped sheet metal part. However, it is also conceivable to manufacture the first fastening part 20 from plastic, for example as an injection-molded part.

Ein erstes Linearführungselement 23 ist schwenkbar mit dem Ausleger 22 verbunden. Dazu weist das Linearführungselement 23 endseitig einen Gelenkabschnitt 23.1 auf. Der Gelenkabschnitt 23.1 ist von einem Durchbruch durchdrungen. Im äußeren Bereich des Auslegers 22 sind zueinander fluchtende Bohrungen in dessen Seitenwände 22.2 eingebracht. Der Durchbruch des ersten Linearführungselement 23 ist fluchtend zu den Bohrungen in den Seitenwänden 22.2 des Auslegers 22 angeordnet. Ein durch die Bohrungen und den Durchbruch geführter Stift stellt die schwenkbare Verbindung zwischen dem ersten Linearführungselement 23 und dem Ausleger 22 her. Es ist so ein erstes Schwenklager 24 zwischen dem ersten Linearführungselement 23 und dem Ausleger 22 gebildet.A first linear guide element 23 is pivotally connected to the boom 22. For this purpose, the linear guide element 23 has a joint section 23.1 at the end. The joint section 23.1 is penetrated by an opening. In the outer area of the boom 22, aligned holes are made in its side walls 22.2. The opening of the first linear guide element 23 is arranged in alignment with the holes in the side walls 22.2 of the boom 22. A pin guided through the holes and the opening establishes the pivotable connection between the first linear guide element 23 and the boom 22. It is such a first pivot bearing 24 is formed between the first linear guide element 23 and the boom 22.

Das erste Linearführungselement 23 ist als stabförmiger Schieber ausgeführt. Es ist gegenüberliegend zu seinem Gelenkabschnitt 23.1 in einem zweiten Linearführungselement 33 an dem zweiten Befestigungsteil 30 geführt. Das zweite Linearführungselement 33 ist dazu als Bohrung, vorliegend als Durchgangsbohrung, in das zweite Befestigungsteil 30 eingebracht. Das erste Linearführungselement 23 ist in das zweite Linearführungselement 33 eingeschoben. Es ist so seitlich und damit quer zu seiner Längserstreckung geführt und kann linear in Richtung seiner Längserstreckung verstellt werden. Das erste Linearführungselement 23 und das zweite Linearführungselement 33 bilden die Linearführung.The first linear guide element 23 is designed as a rod-shaped slider. It is guided opposite its joint section 23.1 in a second linear guide element 33 on the second fastening part 30. The second linear guide element 33 is introduced into the second fastening part 30 as a bore, in this case as a through-bore. The first linear guide element 23 is pushed into the second linear guide element 33. It is guided laterally and thus transversely to its longitudinal extension and can be adjusted linearly in the direction of its longitudinal extension. The first linear guide element 23 and the second linear guide element 33 form the linear guide.

Das zweite Befestigungsteil 30 weist einen Lagerbock 32 auf, an den seitlich Befestigungsabschnitte 31 angeformt sind. Die Befestigungsabschnitte 31 sind flanschförmig ausgebildet. Sie sind von Ausnehmungen 35 durchdrungen. Die Ausnehmungen 35 weisen eine längliche Form auf. Sie sind quer zur Ausrichtung der Langlöcher 26 in den Flanschen 21 des ersten Befestigungsteils 20 ausgerichtet. Endseitig sind Anlageabschnitte 36 an die Befestigungsabschnitte 31 des zweiten Befestigungsteils 30 angeformt. Wie insbesondere den Figuren 3 bis 6 zu entnehmen ist, stehen die Anlageabschnitte 36 über eine zweite Montagefläche 34 des zweiten Befestigungsteils 30 über.The second fastening part 30 has a bearing block 32, onto which fastening sections 31 are formed on the sides. The fastening sections 31 are flange-shaped. They are penetrated by recesses 35. The recesses 35 have an elongated shape. They are aligned transversely to the alignment of the elongated holes 26 in the flanges 21 of the first fastening part 20. At the end, contact sections 36 are formed onto the fastening sections 31 of the second fastening part 30. As can be seen in particular from the Figures 3 to 6 , the contact sections 36 protrude beyond a second mounting surface 34 of the second fastening part 30.

Wie in Figur 1 gezeigt, ist das zweite Linearführungselement 33 in den Lagerbock 32 des zweiten Befestigungsteils 30 eingeformt.As in Figure 1 As shown, the second linear guide element 33 is molded into the bearing block 32 of the second fastening part 30.

Ein Führungselement 40 stellt eine gelenkige Verbindung zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Befestigungsteil 20, 30 her. Das Führungselement 40 ist in Form eines Hebels ausgebildet. Es weist einen Basisabschnitt 41 auf, an den zwei beabstandet zueinander verlaufende Montageschenkel 42 angeformt sind. Die Montageschenkel 42 sind in Richtung zum ersten Befestigungsteil 20 hin ausgerichtet. Endseitig sind erste Achsaufnahmen 47 an die Montageschenkel 42 angeformt. Die beiden ersten Achsaufnahmen 47 der beiden Montageschenkel 42 sind fluchtend zueinander ausgerichtet. Vorliegend ist das Führungselement 40 als Blechstanzteil ausgebildet. Die beiden ersten Achsaufnahmen 47 sind durch entsprechende Biegung der Endabschnitte der Montageschenkel 42 gebildet. Es ist jedoch auch denkbar, die ersten Achsaufnahmen 47 durch entsprechende Bohrungen auszubilden. Die ersten Achsaufnahmen 47 sind seitlich der Seitenwände 22.2 des Auslegers 22 angeordnet. Dazu sind die beiden Montageschenkel 42, ausgehend von dem Basisabschnitt 41, seitlich an dem ersten Linearführungselement 23 vorbeigeführt. Fluchtend zu den ersten Achsaufnahmen 47 sind die Seitenwände 22.2 von jeweils einer weiteren Bohrung durchdrungen. Durch diese Bohrungen und die ersten Achsaufnahmen 47 ist eine Achse gesteckt. Es ist so eine erste Schwenkachse 44 zwischen dem Führungselement 40 und dem ersten Befestigungselement 10 gebildet. Die erste Schwenkachse 44 ist beabstandet zu dem Schwenklager 24 angeordnet. Gegenüberliegend zu den Montageschenkeln 42 sind beabstandet zueinander angeordnete Montagelaschen 43 an den Basisabschnitt 41 des Führungselement 40 angeformt. An den Montagelaschen 43 sind endseitig zweite Achsaufnahmen 48 vorgesehen. Die beiden zweiten Achsaufnahmen 48 sind durch entsprechende Biegung der Endabschnitte der Montagelaschen 43 gebildet. Es ist jedoch auch denkbar, die zweiten Achsaufnahmen 48 durch entsprechende Bohrungen auszubilden. Die zweiten Achsaufnahmen 48 sind seitlich an dem Lagerbock 32 des zweiten Befestigungsteils 30 angeordnet. Fluchtend zu den zweiten Achsaufnahmen 48 ist der Lagerbock 32 von einer Bohrung durchdrungen. Diese verläuft quer zur Längserstreckung des zweiten Linearführungselements 33. Durch die Bohrung und die zweiten Achsaufnahmen 48 ist ein Bolzen gesteckt. Dadurch ist zwischen dem Führungselement 40 und dem zweiten Befestigungsteil 30 eine zweite Schwenkachse 45 ausgebildet.A guide element 40 establishes an articulated connection between the first and second fastening parts 20, 30. The guide element 40 is designed in the form of a lever. It has a base section 41, onto which two mounting legs 42 are formed, which run at a distance from one another. The mounting legs 42 are aligned in the direction of the first fastening part 20. First axle mounts 47 are formed on the mounting legs 42 at the end. The two first axle mounts 47 of the two mounting legs 42 are aligned with one another. aligned. In the present case, the guide element 40 is designed as a stamped sheet metal part. The first two axle receptacles 47 are formed by appropriate bending of the end sections of the mounting legs 42. However, it is also conceivable to form the first axle receptacles 47 using appropriate holes. The first axle receptacles 47 are arranged to the side of the side walls 22.2 of the boom 22. For this purpose, the two mounting legs 42, starting from the base section 41, are guided laterally past the first linear guide element 23. The side walls 22.2 are each penetrated by a further hole in alignment with the first axle receptacles 47. An axle is inserted through these holes and the first axle receptacles 47. A first pivot axis 44 is thus formed between the guide element 40 and the first fastening element 10. The first pivot axis 44 is arranged at a distance from the pivot bearing 24. Opposite the mounting legs 42, mounting tabs 43 arranged at a distance from one another are formed onto the base section 41 of the guide element 40. Second axle mounts 48 are provided at the ends of the mounting tabs 43. The two second axle mounts 48 are formed by appropriately bending the end sections of the mounting tabs 43. However, it is also conceivable to form the second axle mounts 48 using appropriate holes. The second axle mounts 48 are arranged laterally on the bearing block 32 of the second fastening part 30. The bearing block 32 is penetrated by a hole aligned with the second axle mounts 48. This runs transversely to the longitudinal extent of the second linear guide element 33. A bolt is inserted through the hole and the second axle mounts 48. This forms a second pivot axis 45 between the guide element 40 and the second fastening part 30.

Das Schwenklager 24, die erste Schwenkachse 44 und die zweite Schwenkachse 45 sind gleich ausgerichtet.The pivot bearing 24, the first pivot axis 44 and the second pivot axis 45 are aligned in the same way.

Die Montageschenkel 42 und ein Teil des Basisabschnitts 41 bilden eine Anschlagfläche 46 aus.The mounting legs 42 and a part of the base section 41 form a stop surface 46.

Figur 2 zeigt in einer zweiten perspektivischen Ansicht das in Figur 1 gezeigte Scharnier 10 bei ausgefahrener Linearführung. Wie dieser Darstellung deutlich zu entnehmen ist, ist das zweite Linearführungselement 33 als Durchgangsbohrung durch den Lagerbock 32 des zweiten Befestigungsteils 30 ausgebildet. Das erste Linearführungselement 23 ist in das zweite Linearführungselement 33 eingesteckt und darin linear geführt. Figure 2 shows in a second perspective view the Figure 1 shown hinge 10 with the linear guide extended. As can be clearly seen from this illustration, the second linear guide element 33 is designed as a through hole through the bearing block 32 of the second fastening part 30. The first linear guide element 23 is inserted into the second linear guide element 33 and is guided linearly therein.

Figur 3 zeigt in einer Seitenansicht das in Figur 1 gezeigte Scharnier 10 montiert an einer geschlossenen Faltklappe. Dabei bildet ein erstes Möbelteil 11 eine erste Teilklappe und ein zweites Möbelteil 12 eine zweite Teilklappe der Faltklappe. Im geschlossenen Zustand der Faltklappe sind die beiden Möbelteile 11, 12 in einer Ebene angeordnet. Dabei sind die beiden Möbelteile 11, 12 durch einen Spalt 13 zueinander beabstandet. Figure 3 shows in a side view the Figure 1 The hinge 10 shown is mounted on a closed folding flap. A first furniture part 11 forms a first partial flap and a second furniture part 12 forms a second partial flap of the folding flap. When the folding flap is closed, the two furniture parts 11, 12 are arranged in one plane. The two furniture parts 11, 12 are spaced apart from one another by a gap 13.

Das erste Befestigungsteil 20 ist an der Innenseite des ersten Möbelteils 11 montiert. Dazu liegt das erste Befestigungsteil 20 mit einer ersten Montagefläche 25 an der inneren Oberfläche des ersten Möbelteils 11 an. Die erste Montagefläche 25 ist durch die dem ersten Möbelteil 11 zugewandten Oberflächen der beiden Flansche 21, des Verbindungsabschnitts 27 sowie des Bodens 22.1 des Auslegers 22 gebildet. Das erste Befestigungsteil 20 ist mit geeigneten Befestigungsmitteln, vorliegend mittels nicht dargestellter Schrauben, welche durch die Langlöcher 26 in den Flanschen 21 des ersten Befestigungsteils 20 geführt sind, mit dem ersten Möbelteil 11 verbunden. Die Langlöcher 26 ermöglichen eine exakte Ausrichtung des ersten Befestigungsteils 20 gegenüber dem ersten Möbelteil 11 in Stellrichtung der Linearführung.The first fastening part 20 is mounted on the inside of the first furniture part 11. For this purpose, the first fastening part 20 rests with a first mounting surface 25 on the inner surface of the first furniture part 11. The first mounting surface 25 is formed by the surfaces of the two flanges 21, the connecting section 27 and the base 22.1 of the boom 22 facing the first furniture part 11. The first fastening part 20 is connected to the first furniture part 11 with suitable fastening means, in this case by means of screws (not shown) which are guided through the elongated holes 26 in the flanges 21 of the first fastening part 20. The elongated holes 26 enable the first fastening part 20 to be precisely aligned with respect to the first furniture part 11 in the adjustment direction of the linear guide.

Das zweite Befestigungsteil 30 liegt mit seiner zweiten Montagefläche 34 an der inneren Oberfläche des zweiten Möbelteils 12 an. Dabei umgreifen die angeformten Anlageabschnitte 36 die zum Spalt 13 hin ausgerichtete Kante des zweiten Möbelteils 12. Dadurch ist das zweite Befestigungsteil 30 in Stellrichtung der Linearführung exakt gegenüber dem zweiten Möbelteil 12 ausgerichtet. Das zweite Befestigungsteil 30 ist mittels geeigneter Befestigungsmittel, vorliegend mittels nicht dargestellter Schrauben, welche durch die Ausnehmungen 35 in den Befestigungsabschnitten 31 des zweiten Befestigungsteils 30 geführt sind, mit dem zweiten Möbelteile 12 verbunden. Durch die längliche Ausbildung der Ausnehmungen 35 kann das zweite Befestigungsteil 30 quer zur Stellrichtung der Linearführung ausgerichtet werden.The second fastening part 30 rests with its second mounting surface 34 on the inner surface of the second furniture part 12. The molded-on contact sections 36 encompass the edge of the second furniture part 12 that is directed towards the gap 13. As a result, the second fastening part 30 is aligned exactly opposite the second furniture part 12 in the adjustment direction of the linear guide. The second fastening part 30 is connected to the second furniture part 12 by means of suitable fastening means, in this case by means of screws (not shown) that are guided through the recesses 35 in the fastening sections 31 of the second fastening part 30. Due to the elongated design of the recesses 35, the second fastening part 30 can be aligned transversely to the adjustment direction of the linear guide.

Der Spalt 13 ist kleiner als eine Fingerdicke gewählt. Vorzugsweise beträgt die Breite des Spalts 13 maximal 6 mm. Die Breite des Spalts 13 ist durch die Stellung der Linearführung bestimmt. Die Stellung der Linearführung ist durch die mechanische Kopplung der beiden Befestigungsteile 20, 30 festgelegt. Diese mechanische Kopplung erfolgt vorliegt durch das Führungselement 40. Das Führungselement 40 bildet einen Hebel. Es verbindet die beiden Befestigungsteile 20, 30. Dazu ist durch die erste Schwenkachse 44 gelenkig an das erste Befestigungsteil 20 und durch die zweite Schwenkachse 45 gelenkig an das zweite Befestigungsteil 30 angekoppelt. Das Führungselement 40 kreuzt den Stellweg der Linearführung. Die erste Schwenkachse 44 ist beabstandet zu dem Schwenklager 24 des Scharniers 10 angeordnet. Dabei ist in der gezeigten Stellung des Scharniers 10, in der die beiden Möbelteile 11, 12 in einer Ebene angeordnet sind, die erste Schwenkachse 44 zwischen dem Schwenklager 24 und dem zweiten Befestigungsteil 30 angeordnet. Das Schwenklager 24 bildet den Drehpunkt des Scharniers 10.The gap 13 is selected to be smaller than the thickness of a finger. The width of the gap 13 is preferably a maximum of 6 mm. The width of the gap 13 is determined by the position of the linear guide. The position of the linear guide is fixed by the mechanical coupling of the two fastening parts 20, 30. This mechanical coupling is carried out by the guide element 40. The guide element 40 forms a lever. It connects the two fastening parts 20, 30. For this purpose, it is articulated to the first fastening part 20 by the first pivot axis 44 and articulated to the second fastening part 30 by the second pivot axis 45. The guide element 40 crosses the travel path of the linear guide. The first pivot axis 44 is arranged at a distance from the pivot bearing 24 of the hinge 10. In the position of the hinge 10 shown, in which the two furniture parts 11, 12 are arranged in one plane, the first pivot axis 44 is arranged between the pivot bearing 24 and the second fastening part 30. The pivot bearing 24 forms the pivot point of the hinge 10.

In der in Figur 3 gezeigten Stellung des Scharniers 10, in welcher die beiden Möbelteile 11, 12 in einer Ebene zueinander ausgerichtet sind, liegt in dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel das erste Linearführungselement 23 an dem Ausleger 22, vorliegend an der Schwenkachse des Auslegers 22, an. Dadurch ist ein Anschlag des Scharniers 10 ausgebildet. Die dem Spalt 13 zugewandt Kante des ersten Möbelteils 11 kann somit nicht weiter in Richtung zu dem ersten Linearführungselement 23 um das Schwenklager 24 geschwenkt werden. Die Ausrichtung der beiden Möbelteile 11, 12 in einer Ebene bildet somit eine Endposition des Schwenkbereichs des Scharniers 10.In the Figure 3 In the position of the hinge 10 shown, in which the two furniture parts 11, 12 are aligned in one plane, in the embodiment shown the first linear guide element 23 rests on the boom 22, in this case on the pivot axis of the boom 22. This forms a stop for the hinge 10. The edge of the first furniture part 11 facing the gap 13 can therefore no longer be pivoted around the pivot bearing 24 in the direction of the first linear guide element 23. The alignment of the two furniture parts 11, 12 in one plane thus forms an end position of the pivot range of the hinge 10.

Figur 4 zeigt das in Figur 3 gezeigte Scharnier 10 bei teilgeöffneter Faltklappe. Die beiden Möbelteile 11, 12 sind dabei, ausgehend von der in Figur 3 gezeigten geschlossenen Position der Faltklappe, durch eine äußere Betätigung um das Schwenklager 24 des Scharniers 10 zueinander verschwenkt. Durch diese Schwenkbewegung wird die erste Schwenkachse 44 um das Schwenklager 24 geschwenkt. Die erste Schwenkachse 44 ist durch das Führungselement 40 mechanisch mit der zweiten Schwenkachse 45, welche an dem zweiten Befestigungsteil 30 festgelegt ist, verbunden. Dadurch ist der Abstand zwischen der ersten Schwenkachse 44 und der zweiten Schwenkachse 45 fest vorgegeben. Durch die Schwenkbewegung der Betätigungsteile 20, 30 zueinander wird somit die erste Schwenkachse 44 auch auf einer Kreisbahn um die zweite Schwenkachse 45 geführt. Die gleichzeitige Kreisbewegung der ersten Schwenkachse 44 um das Schwenklager 24 und die zweite Schwenkachse 45 erfordert, dass sich der Abstand zwischen dem Schwenklager 24 und der zweiten Schwenkachse 45 verändert, vorliegend verringert. Die Linearführung bietet den dazu erforderlichen Freiheitsgrad. Durch die Schwenkung der Befestigungselemente 11, 12 zueinander wird somit die Linearführung verstellt. Durch die Betätigung der Faltklappe wird auch das Schwenklager 24 um die erste Schwenkachse 44 geschwenkt. Gleichzeitig wird das Schwenklager 24 durch die Linearführung auf einer linearen Bahn geführt. Die Verstellung der Linearführung erfolgt in Abhängigkeit von der Schwenkposition der beiden Befestigungsteile 20, 30 zueinander. Beim Schwenken der Möbelteile 11, 12 und damit der Befestigungsteile 20, 30 von ihrer in Figur 3 gezeigten Position bei in einer Ebene angeordneten Möbelteilen 11, 12 in die in Figur 4 gezeigte Schwenkposition bei in einem Winkel zueinander ausgerichteten Möbelteilen 11, 12 und damit Befestigungsteilen 20, 30 wird das erste Linearführungselement 23 in das zweite Linearführungselement 33 eingeschoben. Durch die Betätigung des Scharniers 10 wird somit auch das Schwenklager 24 linear verschoben. Dabei erfolgt die lineare Verschiebung durch die Ausrichtung der Linearführung parallel zur inneren Oberfläche des zweiten Möbelteils 12, an dem das zweite Befestigungsteil 30 montiert ist. Figure 4 shows that in Figure 3 The hinge 10 shown in the illustration is shown with the folding flap partially opened. The two furniture parts 11, 12 are, starting from the Figure 3 shown closed position of the folding flap, are pivoted towards each other by an external actuation about the pivot bearing 24 of the hinge 10. Through this pivoting movement, the first pivot axis 44 is pivoted about the pivot bearing 24. The first pivot axis 44 is mechanically connected by the guide element 40 to the second pivot axis 45, which is fixed to the second fastening part 30. As a result, the distance between the first pivot axis 44 and the second pivot axis 45 is fixed. Through the pivoting movement of the When the actuating parts 20, 30 are moved relative to one another, the first pivot axis 44 is also guided on a circular path around the second pivot axis 45. The simultaneous circular movement of the first pivot axis 44 around the pivot bearing 24 and the second pivot axis 45 requires that the distance between the pivot bearing 24 and the second pivot axis 45 changes, in this case reduced. The linear guide offers the degree of freedom required for this. The linear guide is thus adjusted by pivoting the fastening elements 11, 12 relative to one another. The pivot bearing 24 is also pivoted about the first pivot axis 44 by actuating the folding flap. At the same time, the pivot bearing 24 is guided by the linear guide on a linear path. The linear guide is adjusted depending on the pivot position of the two fastening parts 20, 30 relative to one another. When pivoting the furniture parts 11, 12 and thus the fastening parts 20, 30 from their Figure 3 shown position with furniture parts 11, 12 arranged in one plane into the Figure 4 In the pivot position shown with furniture parts 11, 12 and thus fastening parts 20, 30 aligned at an angle to one another, the first linear guide element 23 is pushed into the second linear guide element 33. By operating the hinge 10, the pivot bearing 24 is also moved linearly. The linear displacement takes place by aligning the linear guide parallel to the inner surface of the second furniture part 12, on which the second fastening part 30 is mounted.

Der Stellweg der Linearführung in Abhängigkeit von der Schwenkbewegung der Befestigungsteile 20, 30 zueinander ist durch den Abstand des Schwenklagers 24 und der Schwenkachsen 44, 45 zueinander vorgegeben. So führt ein größerer Abstand zwischen dem Schwenklager 24 und der ersten Schwenkachse 44 bei einer gegebenen Schwenkbewegung der Befestigungsteile 20, 30 zu einer größeren Linearbewegung der Linearführung.The travel of the linear guide as a function of the pivoting movement of the fastening parts 20, 30 relative to one another is predetermined by the distance between the pivot bearing 24 and the pivot axes 44, 45. Thus, a larger distance between the pivot bearing 24 and the first pivot axis 44 leads to a larger linear movement of the linear guide for a given pivoting movement of the fastening parts 20, 30.

Durch die lineare Verschiebung des Schwenklagers 24 wird auch die Position der mit den Befestigungsteile 20, 30 verbundenen Möbelteile 11, 12 linear zueinander verändert. Dadurch wird der zwischen den Möbelteilen 11, 12 ausgebildete Spalt 13 verändert. Bei bekannten Scharnierausführungen mit nicht linear verstellbar angeordneten Drehachsen vergrößert sich der Spalt 13 beim Aufklappen des Scharniers, sodass ein Nutzer mit den Fingern durch den Spalt 13 greifen kann. Beim Schließen eines solchen Scharniers können dann die Finger eingeklemmt werden, was auf Grund der vorliegenden, durch die Möbelteile 11, 12 gebildeten großen Hebel zu starken Quetschungen und damit Verletzungen führen kann. Durch die erfindungsgemäße lineare Verstellung des Drehpunktes des Scharniers 10 wird der Spalt 13 über den gesamten Bewegungsablauf bei der Betätigung des Scharniers 10 so klein gehalten, dass ein Durchgriff nicht möglich ist. Vorzugsweise weist der Spalt 13 über den gesamten Schwenkbereich des Scharniers 10 eine maximale Breite von 6 mm auf. Dadurch kann eine Verletzung eines Nutzers sicher vermieden werden.The linear displacement of the pivot bearing 24 also causes the position of the furniture parts 11, 12 connected to the fastening parts 20, 30 to be changed linearly relative to one another. This changes the gap 13 formed between the furniture parts 11, 12. In known hinge designs with non-linearly adjustable pivot axes, the gap 13 increases when the hinge is opened, so that a user can reach through the gap 13 with his fingers. When closing Fingers can then be trapped in such a hinge, which can lead to severe crushing and thus injuries due to the large levers formed by the furniture parts 11, 12. Due to the linear adjustment of the pivot point of the hinge 10 according to the invention, the gap 13 is kept so small over the entire movement when the hinge 10 is operated that it is not possible to reach through. The gap 13 preferably has a maximum width of 6 mm over the entire pivoting range of the hinge 10. This can safely prevent injury to a user.

Es ist denkbar, entsprechend einer nicht dargestellten Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung den Spalt 13, wie er sich bei in einer Ebene angeordneten Möbelteilen 11, 12 ausbildet, über seine Tiefe mit einer sich stetig ändernden Spaltbreite auszubilden. Beispielsweise kann der Spalt 13 keilförmig ausgeführt sein. Dazu können die einander zugewandten Kanten der Möbelteile 11, 12 entsprechend ausgebildet sein oder es können geeignet geformte Leisten und/oder Flächen an den Kanten angeordnet sein. Die Neigung der Kanten bzw. Leisten ist dabei so gewählt, dass das gegenüberliegende Möbelteile 11, 12 während der Schwenkbewegung nicht anstößt. Durch eine solche Ausbildung des Spalts 13 wird verhindert, dass sich der Spalt 13, wie in Figur 4 gezeigt, bei einer geneigt zueinander ausgerichteten Position der Möbelteile 11, 12 nach außen hin so weit öffnet, das mit einem Finger teilweise eingegriffen werden kann. Dadurch kann das Verletzungsrisiko noch einmal reduziert werden.It is conceivable, according to a variant of the invention (not shown), to form the gap 13, as it forms with furniture parts 11, 12 arranged in a plane, with a constantly changing gap width across its depth. For example, the gap 13 can be wedge-shaped. For this purpose, the edges of the furniture parts 11, 12 facing each other can be designed accordingly or suitably shaped strips and/or surfaces can be arranged on the edges. The inclination of the edges or strips is selected so that the opposite furniture parts 11, 12 do not collide during the pivoting movement. By forming the gap 13 in this way, it is prevented that the gap 13, as in Figure 4 As shown, when the furniture parts 11, 12 are in an inclined position relative to one another, the door opens outwards so far that a finger can partially reach in. This can further reduce the risk of injury.

Figur 5 zeigt das in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigte Scharnier 10 bei weiter geöffneter Faltklappe. Die Möbelteile 11, 12 sind in einem Winkel von vorliegend 90° zueinander ausgerichtet. Das Schwenklager 24 ist durch die Linearführung dicht an das zweite Befestigungsteil 30 herangezogen. Dadurch bleibt der Spalt 13, der sich jetzt zwischen der Kante des zweiten Möbelteils 12 und der inneren Oberfläche des ersten Möbelteils 11 ausbildet, so klein, dass ein Durchgriff mit einem Finger oder einer Hand sicher verhindert ist. Die erste Schwenkachse 44 ist um das Schwenklager 24 geschwenkt. Sie ist somit in dem Spalt 13 angeordnet. Das Führungselement 40 weist eine gebogene Form auf. Dazu sind die Montageschenkel 42 und Montagelaschen 43 in einem Winkel zueinander an dem Basisabschnitt 41 angeformt. Die zweite Schwenkachse 45 ist an einem möglichst weit von der inneren Oberfläche des zweiten Möbelteils 12 angeordneten Bereich des Lagerbocks 32 des zweiten Befestigungsteils 30 angeordnet. Weiterhin ist die zweite Schwenkachse 45 in einem dem ersten Befestigungsteil 20 zugewandten Bereich des Lagerbocks 32 vorgesehen. Durch die Positionierung der zweiten Schwenkachse 45 beabstandet zu der inneren Oberfläche des zweiten Möbelteils 30 und möglichst nahe an dem Spalt 13 sowie durch die gebogene Formgebung des Führungselements 40 wird erreicht, dass die Montageschenkel 42 in einem spitzen Winkel in den Spalt 13 eintauchen. Dadurch wird die gewünschte geringe Spaltbreite von maximal 6 mm ermöglicht. Figure 5 shows this in the Figures 3 and 4 shown hinge 10 with the folding flap further open. The furniture parts 11, 12 are aligned at an angle of 90° to one another. The pivot bearing 24 is pulled close to the second fastening part 30 by the linear guide. As a result, the gap 13, which now forms between the edge of the second furniture part 12 and the inner surface of the first furniture part 11, remains so small that reaching through with a finger or hand is safely prevented. The first pivot axis 44 is pivoted about the pivot bearing 24. It is thus arranged in the gap 13. The guide element 40 has a curved shape. For this purpose, the mounting legs 42 and mounting tabs 43 are formed at an angle to one another on the base section 41. The second pivot axis 45 is attached to a point as far away as possible from the inner surface of the second furniture part 12. arranged area of the bearing block 32 of the second fastening part 30. Furthermore, the second pivot axis 45 is provided in an area of the bearing block 32 facing the first fastening part 20. By positioning the second pivot axis 45 at a distance from the inner surface of the second furniture part 30 and as close as possible to the gap 13 and by the curved shape of the guide element 40, it is achieved that the mounting legs 42 dip into the gap 13 at an acute angle. This enables the desired small gap width of a maximum of 6 mm.

Figur 6 zeigt das in den Figuren 3, 4 und 5 gezeigte Scharnier 10 bei vollständig geöffneter Faltklappe. Das erste Möbelteil 11 ist jetzt, ausgehend von der in Figur 1 gezeigten ebenen Ausrichtung der beiden Möbelteile 11, 12, über einen Winkel von mehr als 90° gegenüber dem zweiten Möbelteile 12 geschwenkt. Die innere Oberfläche des ersten Möbelteils 11 liegt an der Anschlagfläche 46 des Führungselements 40 an. Damit ist eine feste Endposition der Schwenkbewegung des Scharniers 10 definiert. Das Schwenklager 24 ist bis unmittelbar an das zweite Befestigungsteil 30 verstellt. Das erste Linearführungselement 23 ist entsprechend entlang des als Durchgangsbohrung ausgeführten zweiten Linearführungselements 33 verschoben und ragt rückseitig aus diesem heraus. Auch in dieser Endposition des Scharniers 10 ist die Breite des spitz zulaufenden Spalts 13 bereichsweise so klein ausgebildet, dass ein Durchgriff mit einem Finger oder einer Hand sicher vermieden ist. Figure 6 shows this in the Figures 3 , 4 and 5 The hinge 10 shown in the illustration with the folding flap fully opened. The first furniture part 11 is now, starting from the Figure 1 shown flat alignment of the two furniture parts 11, 12, pivoted over an angle of more than 90° relative to the second furniture part 12. The inner surface of the first furniture part 11 rests on the stop surface 46 of the guide element 40. This defines a fixed end position of the pivoting movement of the hinge 10. The pivot bearing 24 is adjusted right up to the second fastening part 30. The first linear guide element 23 is accordingly displaced along the second linear guide element 33, which is designed as a through hole, and protrudes from the rear of it. Even in this end position of the hinge 10, the width of the tapered gap 13 is designed to be so small in some areas that reaching through with a finger or hand is safely prevented.

In dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel wird die lineare Verstellung der Linearführung in Abhängigkeit von der Schwenkstellung der beiden Möbelteile 11, 12 zueinander durch das Führungselement 40 bewirkt. Es sind jedoch auch andere Anordnung, welche eine solche lineare Verstellung in Abhängigkeit von der Schwenkposition ermöglichen, denkbar, beispielsweise in Form eines Zahnrad- oder Zahnstangenantriebs, eines elektromotorischen Antriebs oder eines Seilzugs, welche jeweils auf die Linearführung einwirken. Das gezeigte Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt weiterhin die Anwendung des Scharniers 10 an einer Faltklappe, bei welcher der geschlossene Zustand durch zwei in einer Ebene angeordnete Teilklappen (Möbelteile 11, 12) gebildet ist. Das erfindungsgemäße Scharnier 10 kann jedoch auch bei anderen Möbelstücken verwendet werden, bei denen beispielsweise der geschlossene Zustand bei in einem Winkel zueinander angeordneten Möbelteilen 11, 12 erreicht ist. Ein solches Möbelstück kann beispielsweise eine Truhe mit einem angelenkten Deckel sein.In the embodiment shown, the linear adjustment of the linear guide is effected by the guide element 40 depending on the pivot position of the two furniture parts 11, 12 relative to each other. However, other arrangements that enable such a linear adjustment depending on the pivot position are also conceivable, for example in the form of a gear or rack drive, an electric motor drive or a cable pull, each of which acts on the linear guide. The embodiment shown also shows the use of the hinge 10 on a folding flap, in which the closed state is formed by two partial flaps (furniture parts 11, 12) arranged in one plane. The hinge 10 according to the invention can also be used on other pieces of furniture, in which, for example, the closed state is achieved at an angle mutually arranged furniture parts 11, 12. Such a piece of furniture can be, for example, a chest with a hinged lid.

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  1. Hinge (10) having two fastening parts (20, 30) for direct or indirect fastening to two furniture parts (11, 12) which can be pivoted with respect to one another, the fastening parts (20, 30) being connected to one another via a connecting arrangement such that they can pivot,
    a first linear guide element (23) being articulated on the first fastening part (20) and a second linear guide element (33) being arranged on the second fastening part (30), the linear guide elements (23, 33) being guided such that they can be displaced linearly relative to one another and interacting in such a way that they form a linear guide,
    a first pivot bearing (24) being formed between the first linear guide element (23) and the first fastening part (20),
    the hinge (10) having a guide device which is adapted to displace the linear guide linearly in dependence on the pivot position of the fastening parts (20, 30) relative to one another,
    wherein the pivot bearing (24) is linearly displaceably arranged in dependence on the pivot position of the fastening parts (20, 30) relative to one another,
    characterized in
    that in an pulled-out position of the linear guide, the fastening parts (20, 30) are pivoted towards one another in such a way that, when furniture parts (11, 12) are mounted on them, these are aligned in a plane, and that when the linear guide is pushed in, the fastening parts (20, 30) are pivoted towards one another in such a way that, when the furniture parts (11, 12) are mounted on them, they are aligned at an angle to one another.
  2. Hinge (10) according to claim 1,
    characterized in
    that the first fastening part (20) is indirectly or directly and pivotably connected to the first linear guide element (23) arranged thereon.
  3. Hinge (10) according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterized in
    that the guide device has or is formed by a guide element (40) which is connected pivotably to the fastening parts (20, 30) in each case.
  4. Hinge (10) according to claim 3,
    characterized in
    that a first pivot axis (44), by which the guide element (40) is pivotably connected to the first fastening part (20), is arranged at a distance from the pivot bearing (24), by which the first fastening part (20) is pivotably connected to the first linear guide element (23).
  5. Hinge (10) according to claim 4,
    characterized in
    that the first pivot axis (44), the first pivot bearing (24) and/or a second pivot bearing (45), by means of which the guide element (40) is pivotably connected to the second fastening part (30), are/is oriented identically.
  6. Hinge (10) according to claim 4 or 5,
    characterized in
    that the first pivot axis (44) is arranged such that it can pivot about the pivot bearing (24).
  7. Hinge (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6,
    characterized in
    that the linear guide is aligned in such a way that, when the hinge (10) is mounted on a piece of furniture, it is aligned parallel or at least approximately parallel to the surface of the second furniture part (12) connected to the second fastening part (30).
  8. Hinge (10) according to one of claims 4 to 7,
    characterized in
    in that the second fastening part (30) has a second mounting surface (34) for the second fastening part (30) to bear against the second furniture part (12), and in that the first pivot axis (44) is arranged on the side of the linear guide facing the second mounting surface (34), and the second pivot axis (45) is arranged on the side of the linear guide facing away from the second mounting surface (34).
  9. Hinge (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 8,
    characterized in
    that adjustment means, in particular fastening-means-receiving elongated holes, for adjusting the position of the first fastening part (20) and/or of the second fastening part in the direction of the linear guide are arranged on the first fastening part (20) and/or on the second fastening part (30).
  10. Hinge (10) according to one of claims 3 to 9,
    characterized in
    that the first fastening part (20) is designed for fastening a first furniture part and the guide element (40) has a stop surface (46) for the first furniture part (11) to bear against when the linear guide is pushed in.
  11. Hinge (10) according to one of claims 1 to 10,
    characterized in
    that the first linear guide element (23) rests against the first fastening part (20) in an end position of the pivoting range of the hinge (10) when the linear guide is pulled out.
  12. Method for the articulated displacement of a first fastening part (20) of a hinge (10) with respect to a second fastening part (30) of the hinge (10),
    characterized in
    that the hinge (10) is designed according to one of claims 1 to 11 and that the pivot bearing (24) is linearly displaced in dependence on the pivot position of the first fastening part (20) relative to the second fastening part (30).
  13. Method according to claim 12,
    characterized in that
    the pivot bearing (24) is arranged on the first fastening element (20), in that, when the fastening elements (20, 30) are pivoted, which leads to a planar alignment of furniture parts (11, 12) mounted thereon, the distance between the pivot bearing (24) and the second fastening element (30) is increased and that when the fastening elements (20, 30) are pivoted, which leads to a smaller angle between the furniture parts (11, 12) mounted on the fastening elements (20, 30), the distance between the pivot bearing (24) and the second fastening element (30) is reduced.
  14. Method according to claim 12 or 13,
    characterized in
    that, when the hinge is mounted, the pivot bearing (24) is displaced parallel to a surface of a second furniture part (12) to which the second fastening part (30) is fastened.
  15. Method according to any one of claims 12 to 14,
    characterized in
    that the position of the pivot bearing (24) is linearly displaced by a mechanical coupling between the first and second fastening parts (20, 30).
  16. Method according to one of claims 12 to 15,
    characterized
    in that the pivot bearing (24) of the hinge (10) is linearly displaced in dependence on the pivot position of the first fastening part (20) relative to the second fastening part (30) in such a way that a width of a gap formed between the furniture parts (11, 12) movably connected to one another by the hinge (10) is smaller than a finger thickness, in particular smaller than or equal to 6 mm, for all adjustable pivot positions of the hinge (10).
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