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EP2314962B1
EP2314962B1 EP10013640.7A EP10013640A EP2314962B1 EP 2314962 B1 EP2314962 B1 EP 2314962B1 EP 10013640 A EP10013640 A EP 10013640A EP 2314962 B1 EP2314962 B1 EP 2314962B1
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Richard Stocker
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D23/00—General constructional features
    • F25D23/02—Doors; Covers
    • F25D23/028—Details
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F1/00—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass
    • E05F1/08—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings
    • E05F1/10—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance
    • E05F1/12—Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs
    • E05F1/1207—Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs with a coil spring parallel with the pivot axis
    • 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
    • E05Y2201/00—Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/20—Brakes; Disengaging means; Holders; Stops; Valves; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/21—Brakes
    • 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
    • E05Y2201/00—Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/40—Motors; Magnets; Springs; Weights; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/404—Function thereof
    • E05Y2201/41—Function thereof for closing
    • E05Y2201/412—Function thereof for closing for the final closing movement
    • 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
    • E05Y2800/26—Form or shape
    • E05Y2800/264—Form or shape compact
    • 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
    • E05Y2900/30—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances
    • E05Y2900/31—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for domestic appliances for refrigerators

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  • the present invention relates to a household appliance, in particular a refrigerator and / or freezer.
  • Cooling and / or freezers are known from the prior art, which have a door closing system that automatically engages the door when it falls below a certain angle of closure in its fully closed position. Furthermore, it is known from the prior art to provide such locking systems with a damper, which has the task of making the closing movement of the door subdued, so that slamming of the door is prevented.
  • the JP 20060118858 A describes a refrigerator with a locking mechanism for a refrigerator door, which ensures a safe closing regardless of the weight of the door.
  • a disadvantage of the known door closing systems is that they have a comparatively long overall length, which makes their use in comparatively narrow doors more difficult.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object to provide a household appliance, in particular a refrigerator and / or freezer, in which the overall length of the locking system is reduced compared to known solutions.
  • decoupling of traction slide and locking element ensures that neither the closing means nor the damper are moved over the entire door movement.
  • the decoupling ensures that the damper and the closing means remain at a certain door opening angle in one position and the traction slide is thus moved independently of the damper and closing means.
  • door includes any closure element, such as. B. a movable about a vertical pivot axis conventional door or a movable about a horizontal pivot axis lid.
  • the closure means may comprise or consist of one or more springs.
  • the damper may for example comprise a piston which is movably received in a cylinder space. It can preferably be designed as an oil pressure damper. It is conceivable, for example, that the damper has a piston with a piston rod arranged thereon, which is arranged directly or indirectly on the locking element.
  • the closing means and / or the damper are directly or indirectly in communication with the locking element.
  • the closing means and / or the damper are arranged on a movable clamping slide, which in turn is preferably rotatably connected to the locking element in connection.
  • the clamping slide is also moved during the movement of the door. When the door is opened, this leads to the closing means being moved into a prestressed position, so that they can automatically close the door if necessary.
  • the clamping slide can be rotatably connected to the locking element in connection. It can be provided that the clamping slide itself is not rotatably arranged, however, the locking element.
  • the traction slide and the locking element are rotatable relative to each other and are designed such that the coupling and decoupling of both components, d. H. of traction carriage and locking element is effected by such a rotational movement.
  • the Buchschlitten is not rotatable, but the locking element.
  • the pulling carriage can be accommodated in a guide which allows a translational movement of the pulling carriage.
  • the locking system comprises a first guide which prevents a rotational movement of the locking element in the first movement section of the door leading to decoupling from the pulling carriage and that a second guide is provided which leads to a decoupling from the Switzerlandschlitten Rotary movement of the locking element in the second movement portion of the door allows.
  • a rotational movement of the locking element can be prevented by a first guide, which can be performed for example by a straight-line guide. From the door opening angle at which a decoupling is desired, it can be provided that the locking element is moved into a second guide, which allows such a rotational movement and thus enables the decoupling of traction slide and locking element. From this point on, the pull slide and thus the door movement is independent of the movement of the damper and the closing means or the spring.
  • the first guide and the second guide can adjoin one another directly. It is conceivable that the first guide is designed as a straight groove and the second guide as in the circumferential direction of the locking system extending groove.
  • the second guide can for example also be spiral-shaped, etc. In any case the second guide is designed so that a rotational movement of the locking element in the second guide is possible.
  • the pulling slide or the locking element has a threaded pin and the other of the parts via a threaded opening in which the threaded pin is at least partially received in the coupled state of pulling slide and locking element, wherein the thread is designed such that a rotational movement of the traction slide and the locking element relative to one another is caused by a force acting in the direction of movement of the traction slide.
  • Threaded pin and threaded hole or opening are thus preferably designed so that the joining and separating the two parts (pulling slide and locking element) by forces in the direction of movement, d. H. forced in the axial direction of the threaded pin.
  • Sufficient is preferably caused by the movement of the door force in the direction of movement of the pull slide.
  • the locking system further comprises at least one lever which is in communication with the pulling carriage. This lever is arranged so that it converts the pivoting movement of the door in a translational movement of the tension slide.
  • the lever may be in communication with a lever mechanism which communicates with the door of the device on the one hand and with the body of the device on the other hand.
  • the locking system can be designed as a structural unit. It may preferably be arranged in the door of the device. It is conceivable that a Einbulteil is provided in the door, which is firmly foamed with the door and in which the locking system is arranged as a fixed unit.
  • the locking system can also have a housing and a storage in addition to the above parts.
  • This storage serves to pivotally receive the above-mentioned lever mechanism, on which the lever is pivotally mounted, which in turn is in communication with the Switzerlandschlitten.
  • FIG. 1 shows in a perspective view a portion of the inside of the door 10.
  • the locking system 100 according to the present invention is arranged.
  • Reference numeral 20 denotes a fitting body to be fastened on the body side, on which the mechanism is arranged, as will become clear from the further illustrations.
  • FIG. 2 shows the arrangement without a cover and illustrates which components comprises the locking system according to the present invention.
  • a damper is characterized, which may be embodied for example as an oil pressure damper and which has a piston arranged in a cylinder movable piston, which is connected to a piston rod 112.
  • the reference numeral 120 denotes the locking element which has one or more guide pins 122 on its outer surface. These guide pins run on a first guide 200 and depending on the door opening angle or depending on the position of the locking element 120 on a second guide 220.
  • the locking element 120 is rotatably connected to a clamping slide 125 in connection. On the clamping slide 125, the springs 170 (see. Fig. 3 ) and the piston rod 112 of the damper unit 110 are arranged.
  • Reference numeral 130 denotes a pulling carriage which is either coupled or uncoupled with the locking member 120, depending on the door opening angle.
  • the reference numeral 140 denotes a lever, which in turn communicates with a lever mechanism 150, 160 and which transmits the door opening movement to the pulling carriage 130.
  • the lever 160 is pivotally mounted on the body side to be fixed fitting body 20.
  • the levers 150 are arranged on the locking system 100, as will become apparent from the further figures even more clearly.
  • the door 10 includes a door foam part which is fixedly connected to the door and in which the locking system 100 is located.
  • the closure system 100 may be composed of the components described above and a housing.
  • FIG. 3 shows the locking system 100 in the uninstalled state.
  • the springs 170 emerge, which are moved when opening the door by means of the pull slide 130 in a biased position and held there by means of the locking element 120.
  • the reference numeral 125 denotes a tension slide, on the one hand the piston rod 112 and on the other the springs 170 are arranged.
  • the other end of the springs 170 which are not in communication with the clamping slide 125, is arranged stationary.
  • the movement of the pull carriage 130 is transmitted via the locking element 120 and the clamping slide 125 on the springs 170 and on the piston rod of the damper 110.
  • the clamping slide 125 is rotatable relative to the locking element 120, but firmly connected thereto in the axial direction, so that the clamping slide 125 axial movements of the locking element 120, d. H. Movements in the direction of movement of the pull carriage 130 follows.
  • Reference numeral 192 denotes an axis about which the lever 160 is pivotable relative to the levers 150.
  • the reference numeral 193 denotes a pivotal axis about which the lever 140 is pivotally connected to the levers 150, and the reference numeral 190 denotes a pivotal axis about which the levers 150 are pivotally mounted on the lock system 100.
  • FIG. 4 is visible in a detailed view of the Buchschlitten 130 and the locking element 120.
  • the pulling carriage 130 has a threaded portion or pin 132.
  • the locking element 120 has on its inside a corresponding internal thread section.
  • the reference numeral 122 designates again the pin or pins which are located on the outside of the locking element 120 and which run in the stationary guides 200, 220.
  • thread is to be interpreted broadly and includes any arrangement of the pin 132 and the locking element 120, which leads in a rotational movement of the two parts 120, 130 to each other when an axial force on one of the parts 120, 130 acts. It is also conceivable to carry out projections in one part and grooves in the other part or to carry out the thread as a helical section, as shown in FIG FIG. 4 In principle, it is also conceivable to provide the pin 132 on the locking element 120 and the bore or recess for receiving the pin on the Buchschlitten.
  • FIGS. 5 to 9 Now show locking systems according to the present invention at different opening angles of the door. For clarity, the already from the FIGS. 1 to 4 not visible parts of the shooting system again provided with reference numerals.
  • FIG. 5 shows the locking system in a state in which the door is already a bit far from the closed state according to FIG. 2 was opened.
  • the opening of the door causes a movement of the lever 140 and thus also of the translationally guided pull carriage 130 according to FIG. 5 to the left.
  • the pulling carriage 130 in its translational movement, entrains the locking element 120, which is prevented from rotating due to the fact that the pins 122 rest on the first, straight guide 200.
  • the pulling carriage 130 thus pulls the locking element 120 with.
  • the locking element 120 is in communication with the clamping slide 125.
  • the clamping slide 125 is thus also moved during the movement of the pulling carriage 130 and during the movement of the locking element 120 and thereby moves the piston rod 112 of the damper 110 and the springs 170.
  • the piston rod 112 is thereby extended and the springs 170 are set in a prestressed state.
  • the further pivoting movement of the door causes the locking member 120 is moved with its pins 122 in the region of the second guide 220.
  • the second guide 220 is designed so that, in contrast to the first guide 200 allows a rotational movement of the locking element 120. Due to the force exerted by the pulling element 130 and caused by the door opening force, there is a rotational movement of the locking element 120 in the second guide 220 and thus to a "unscrewing" of the threaded portion 132 of the tension element 130 from the internal threaded space of the locking element 120. Both parts, ie traction slide 130 and locking element 120 are thus decoupled.
  • FIG. 7 shows this decoupling process in a more advanced stage, in which the door has already been opened another piece.
  • the axis of rotation of the locking element 120 lies in the direction of movement of the tension element 130.
  • FIG. 9 finally shows a state in which the door is open on its end stop.
  • the pull slide 130 abuts in the end region of its guide and a further door opening is not possible.
  • FIG. 8 shows by the reference numeral 196 and 198, the pivot axis about which the lever 160 is fixed to the body-side fitting body 20 (pivot axis 196) and the pivot axis 198 of the door.
  • the closing means do not exert a closing force over the entire opening movement of the door, but only from the door opening angle, from which the locking element 120 is turned back when closing, so that it is in the first guide section 200 can be performed.
  • the springs pull the clamping slide 125 and thus also the locking element 120 and thus also the pulling slide 130 and thus the door in its closed position.
  • the locking element 120 With smaller opening angles of the door, the locking element 120 thus runs in the first guide section 200, and at relatively larger opening angles, the locking element 120 is located in the second guide section 220.
  • the springs 170 are not arranged in the region of the levers or the deflection unit, but in the region of the damper 110. With this or with the piston rod 112, they are firmly connected via the clamping slide 125.
  • the springs 170 are biased upon opening of the door 10 and are held in this position upon reaching the start angle of self-closing, in that the pins 122 of the locking element 120 are received in the second groove 200, the translational movement of the Prevent locking element 120 in the closed position.
  • the locking member 120 thus ensures the maintenance of the position of the biased springs 120 and the damper 110, namely until the user closes the door again and the rotational movement of the locking element 120, caused by the Switzerlandschlitten 130, a contraction of the springs and thus closing the door allows.
  • the present invention is thus based on a combined coupling and locking system comprising the pulling carriage and the locking piece.
  • the storage, the deflection system or the lever assembly, said coupling-lock combination, the spring-tensioning system and damper form a unit, since they are all mechanically connected to each other.
  • All components are preferably stored or guided in a housing.
  • this first guide 200 opens into a second guide 220, which allows a rotational movement of the locking element 120.
  • the springs 170 and also the damper or its piston rod 112 are locked or held in a specific position and, on the other hand, the pull slide 130 is uncoupled.
  • the contour of the opening guide 220 is preferably again a spiral surface.
  • the locking element 120 is rotated by the helical or spiral shape until its pin 122 in an undercut are located and remain in this position under the pulling force of the springs 170. Due to the decoupling from the pulling carriage, the door 170 is not further tensioned during a further opening movement of the door and no further movement of the piston rod 112 of the damper 110 occurs.
  • the pulling carriage 130 can be moved freely after decoupling. Otherwise, the springs 170 and the damper 110 or its piston rod 112 would have to join the entire linear movement of the pull slide 130 until it reaches the door end position, which would require a correspondingly large design for the damper 110. By separating these parts outside the self-closing phase, the length of the damper 110 with piston rod 112 can be reduced to the necessary minimum.
  • the friction between the housing and the pulling carriage 130 is increased by suitable material pairing (possibly rubber element) and thus a braking is forced.
  • the clamping slide 125 and the locking element 120 are rotatable relative to each other, but in the axial direction, d. H. in the direction of movement of the pulling carriage 130 and the clamping slide 125 firmly connected. This means that the locking element 120 is rotatable relative to the clamping slide 125, but the parts in the axial direction can not be detached from each other.
  • the clamping slide 125 is guided such that it is not rotatable. However, the locking member 120 is rotatable once the pins 122 have reached the second guide portion 220.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere ein Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät.The present invention relates to a household appliance, in particular a refrigerator and / or freezer.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Kühl- und/oder Gefriergeräte bekannt, die über ein Türschließsystem verfügen, das die Tür bei Unterschreiten eines bestimmten Schließwinkels selbsttätig in ihre vollständig geschlossene Position zuzieht. Des Weiteren ist es aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt, solche Schließsysteme mit einem Dämpfer zu versehen, der die Aufgabe hat, die Schließbewegung der Tür gedämpft vorzunehmen, so dass ein Zuschlagen der Tür verhindert wird.Cooling and / or freezers are known from the prior art, which have a door closing system that automatically engages the door when it falls below a certain angle of closure in its fully closed position. Furthermore, it is known from the prior art to provide such locking systems with a damper, which has the task of making the closing movement of the door subdued, so that slamming of the door is prevented.

Die Offenbarungen der US 2008/0263819 A1 und der nachveröffentlichten WO 2009/133022 A1 zeigen jeweils sämtliche Merkmale aus dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The revelations of US 2008/0263819 A1 and the post-published WO 2009/133022 A1 each show all the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Die JP 20060118858 A beschreibt einen Kühlschrank mit einen Schließmechanismus für eine Kühlschranktür, die unabhängig vom Gewicht der Tür einen sicheren Schließvorgang gewährleistet.The JP 20060118858 A describes a refrigerator with a locking mechanism for a refrigerator door, which ensures a safe closing regardless of the weight of the door.

Ein Nachteil der bekannten Türschließsysteme besteht darin, dass diese eine vergleichsweise große Baulänge aufweisen, die deren Verwendung in vergleichsweise schmalen Türen erschwert.A disadvantage of the known door closing systems is that they have a comparatively long overall length, which makes their use in comparatively narrow doors more difficult.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Haushaltsgerät, insbesondere ein Kühl- und/oder Gefriergerät bereitzustellen, bei dem die Baulänge des Schließsystems gegenüber bekannten Lösungen verringert ist.The present invention is therefore based on the object to provide a household appliance, in particular a refrigerator and / or freezer, in which the overall length of the locking system is reduced compared to known solutions.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Haushaltsgerät mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a household appliance with the features of claim 1.

Durch die Möglichkeit der Entkopplung von Zugschlitten und Verriegelungselement wird erreicht, dass weder das Schließmittel noch der Dämpfer über die gesamte Türbewegung mitbewegt werden. Durch die Entkopplung wird sichergestellt, dass der Dämpfer und das Schließmittel ab einem bestimmten Türöffnungswinkel in einer Position verbleiben und der Zugschlitten somit unabhängig von Dämpfer und Schließmittel bewegt wird.Due to the possibility of decoupling of traction slide and locking element ensures that neither the closing means nor the damper are moved over the entire door movement. The decoupling ensures that the damper and the closing means remain at a certain door opening angle in one position and the traction slide is thus moved independently of the damper and closing means.

Der Begriff "Tür" umfasst jedes beliebige Verschlusselement, wie z. B. eine um eine vertikale Schwenkachse bewegbare herkömmliche Tür oder auch einen um eine horizontale Schwenkachse bewegbaren Deckel.The term "door" includes any closure element, such as. B. a movable about a vertical pivot axis conventional door or a movable about a horizontal pivot axis lid.

Somit wird der von bekannten Geräten bekannte Nachteil, dass der Dämpfer über die gesamte Öffnungsbewegung der Tür mitbewegt wird, vermieden, da die Entkopplung zwischen Zugschlitten und Verriegelungselement es ermöglicht, dass der Zugschlitten bewegt wird, während Dämpfer und Schließmittel keine weitere Bewegung erfahren. Aufgrund der Tatsache, dass der Dämpfer nicht über den gesamten Bewegungsbereich der Tür mitbewegt wird, kann dieser eine vergleichsweise geringe Baulänge aufweisen, was den Vorteil mit sich bringt, dass das gesamte Schließsystem ebenfalls kompakt baut. Dadurch wird der Einsatz insbesondere bei schmalen Türen möglich, wie sie beispielsweise bei sogenannten French-Door-Geräten vorliegen.Thus, the known disadvantage of known devices that the damper is moved over the entire opening movement of the door, avoided because the decoupling between the traction slide and locking element allows the traction slide is moved while damper and closing means undergo no further movement. Due to the fact that the damper is not moved over the entire range of movement of the door, this can have a comparatively small length, which has the advantage that the entire locking system also compact builds. As a result, the use is possible in particular for narrow doors, as they are present, for example, in so-called French-door devices.

Das Schließmittel kann eine oder mehrere Federn umfassen, oder aus diesen besteht. Der Dämpfer kann beispielsweise einen Kolben aufweisen, der in einem Zylinderraum bewegbar aufgenommen ist. Er kann vorzugsweise als Öldruckdämpfer ausgeführt sein. Denkbar ist es beispielsweise, dass der Dämpfer einen Kolben mit einer daran angeordneten Kolbenstange aufweist, die mittelbar oder unmittelbar an dem Verriegelungselement angeordnet ist.The closure means may comprise or consist of one or more springs. The damper may for example comprise a piston which is movably received in a cylinder space. It can preferably be designed as an oil pressure damper. It is conceivable, for example, that the damper has a piston with a piston rod arranged thereon, which is arranged directly or indirectly on the locking element.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Schließmittel und/oder der Dämpfer unmittelbar oder mittelbar mit dem Verriegelungselement in Verbindung stehen.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the closing means and / or the damper are directly or indirectly in communication with the locking element.

In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist vorgesehen, dass das Schließmittel und/oder der Dämpfer an einem bewegbaren Spannschlitten angeordnet sind, der seinerseits vorzugsweise drehbar mit dem Verriegelungselement in Verbindung steht. So lange der Zugschlitten und das Verriegelungselement miteinander gekoppelt sind, wird der Spannschlitten bei der Bewegung der Tür ebenfalls bewegt. Beim Öffnen der Tür führt dies dazu, dass die Schließmittel in eine vorgespannte Position bewegt werden, so dass sie die Tür im Bedarfsfall selbsttätig wieder schließen können. Der Spannschlitten kann drehbar mit dem Verriegelungselement in Verbindung stehen. Dabei kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Spannschlitten selbst nicht drehbar angeordnet ist, jedoch das Verriegelungselement.In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the closing means and / or the damper are arranged on a movable clamping slide, which in turn is preferably rotatably connected to the locking element in connection. As long as the traction slide and the locking element are coupled together, the clamping slide is also moved during the movement of the door. When the door is opened, this leads to the closing means being moved into a prestressed position, so that they can automatically close the door if necessary. The clamping slide can be rotatably connected to the locking element in connection. It can be provided that the clamping slide itself is not rotatably arranged, however, the locking element.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der Zugschlitten und das Verriegelungselement relativ zueinander drehbar sind und derart ausgeführt sind, dass das Koppeln und Entkoppeln beider Bauteile, d. h. von Zugschlitten und Verriegelungselement durch eine solche Drehbewegung erfolgt.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the traction slide and the locking element are rotatable relative to each other and are designed such that the coupling and decoupling of both components, d. H. of traction carriage and locking element is effected by such a rotational movement.

Dabei ist vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass der Zugschlitten nicht drehbar ist, jedoch das Verriegelungselement. Der Zugschlitten kann wie auch der oben genannte Spannschlitten in einer Führung aufgenommen sein, die eine translatorische Bewegung des Zugschlittens ermöglicht.It is preferably provided that the Zugschlitten is not rotatable, but the locking element. As well as the above-mentioned tensioning carriage, the pulling carriage can be accommodated in a guide which allows a translational movement of the pulling carriage.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Schließsystem eine erste Führung aufweist, die eine zu einem Entkoppeln von dem Zugschlitten führende Drehbewegung des Verriegelungselementes in dem ersten Bewegungsabschnitt der Tür verhindert und dass eine zweite Führung vorgesehen ist, die eine zu einem Entkoppeln von dem Zugschlitten führende Drehbewegung des Verriegelungselementes in dem zweiten Bewegungsabschnitt der Tür ermöglicht. In dem ersten Bewegungsabschnitt der Tür sind Zugschlitten und Verriegelungselement miteinander gekoppelt. Eine Drehbewegung des Verriegelungselementes kann durch eine erste Führung, die beispielsweise durch eine gradlinige Führung ausgeführt sein kann, verhindert werden. Ab dem Türöffnungswinkel, an dem eine Entkopplung gewünscht ist, kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Verriegelungselement in eine zweite Führung bewegt wird, die eine solche Drehbewegung zuläßt und damit das Entkoppeln von Zugschlitten und Verriegelungselement ermöglicht. Ab diesem Zeitpunkt ist der Zugschlitten und damit die Türbewegung unabhängig von der Bewegung des Dämpfers sowie der Schließmittel bzw. der Feder.According to the invention, it is provided that the locking system comprises a first guide which prevents a rotational movement of the locking element in the first movement section of the door leading to decoupling from the pulling carriage and that a second guide is provided which leads to a decoupling from the Zugschlitten Rotary movement of the locking element in the second movement portion of the door allows. In the first movement section of the door pull slide and locking element are coupled together. A rotational movement of the locking element can be prevented by a first guide, which can be performed for example by a straight-line guide. From the door opening angle at which a decoupling is desired, it can be provided that the locking element is moved into a second guide, which allows such a rotational movement and thus enables the decoupling of traction slide and locking element. From this point on, the pull slide and thus the door movement is independent of the movement of the damper and the closing means or the spring.

Die erste Führung und die zweite Führung können unmittelbar aneinander grenzen. Denkbar ist es, dass die erste Führung als gerade Nut und die zweite Führung als sich in Umfangsrichtung des Schließsystems erstreckende Nut ausgeführt ist. Die zweite Führung kann beispielsweise auch spiralförmig etc. ausgeführt sein. Jedenfalls ist die zweite Führung so ausgeführt, dass eine Drehbewegung des Verriegelungselementes in der zweiten Führung möglich ist.The first guide and the second guide can adjoin one another directly. It is conceivable that the first guide is designed as a straight groove and the second guide as in the circumferential direction of the locking system extending groove. The second guide can for example also be spiral-shaped, etc. In any case the second guide is designed so that a rotational movement of the locking element in the second guide is possible.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist weiter vorgesehen, dass der Zugschlitten oder das Verriegelungselement über einen Gewindezapfen und das andere der Teile über eine Gewindeöffnung verfügt, in der der Gewindezapfen im gekoppelten Zustand von Zugschlitten und Verriegelungselement zumindest teilweise aufgenommen ist, wobei das Gewinde derart ausgeführt ist, dass eine Drehbewegung von Zugschlitten und Verriegelungselement relativ zueinander durch eine in Bewegungsrichtung des Zugschlittens wirkende Kraft hervorgerufen wird. Gewindezapfen und Gewindebohrung bzw. -öffnung sind somit vorzugsweise so ausgeführt, dass das Fügen und Trennen der beiden Teile (Zugschlitten und Verriegelungselement) durch Kräfte in Bewegungsrichtung, d. h. in Axialrichtung des Gewindezapfens erzwungen wird. Vorzugsweise muss somit deshalb keine Kraft in Radialrichtung wie beim Verschrauben aufgebracht werden. Ausreichend ist vorzugsweise eine durch die Bewegung der Tür hervorgerufene Kraft in Bewegungsrichtung des Zugschlittens.According to the invention it is further provided that the pulling slide or the locking element has a threaded pin and the other of the parts via a threaded opening in which the threaded pin is at least partially received in the coupled state of pulling slide and locking element, wherein the thread is designed such that a rotational movement of the traction slide and the locking element relative to one another is caused by a force acting in the direction of movement of the traction slide. Threaded pin and threaded hole or opening are thus preferably designed so that the joining and separating the two parts (pulling slide and locking element) by forces in the direction of movement, d. H. forced in the axial direction of the threaded pin. Preferably therefore therefore no force in the radial direction as when screwing must be applied. Sufficient is preferably caused by the movement of the door force in the direction of movement of the pull slide.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Schließsystem des Weiteren wenigstens einen Hebel aufweist, der mit dem Zugschlitten in Verbindung steht. Dieser Hebel ist so angeordnet, dass er die Verschwenkbewegung der Tür in eine translatorische Bewegung des Zugschlittens umsetzt.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that the locking system further comprises at least one lever which is in communication with the pulling carriage. This lever is arranged so that it converts the pivoting movement of the door in a translational movement of the tension slide.

Der Hebel kann mit einem Hebelmechanismus in Verbindung stehen, der einerseits mit der Tür des Gerätes und andererseits mit dem Korpus des Gerätes in Verbindung steht.The lever may be in communication with a lever mechanism which communicates with the door of the device on the one hand and with the body of the device on the other hand.

Das Schließsystem kann als bauliche Einheit ausgeführt sein. Es kann vorzugsweise in der Tür des Gerätes angeordnet sein. Denkbar ist es, dass in der Tür ein Einschäumteil vorgesehen ist, das fest mit der Tür verschäumt ist und in dem das Schließsystem als fixe Einheit angeordnet ist. Das Schließsystem kann zusätzlich zu den oben genannten Teilen auch ein Gehäuse sowie eine Lagerung aufweisen.The locking system can be designed as a structural unit. It may preferably be arranged in the door of the device. It is conceivable that a Einschäumteil is provided in the door, which is firmly foamed with the door and in which the locking system is arranged as a fixed unit. The locking system can also have a housing and a storage in addition to the above parts.

Diese Lagerung dient zur schwenkbaren Aufnahme des oben genannten Hebelmechanismus, an dem der Hebel schwenkbar angeordnet ist, der seinerseits mit dem Zugschlitten in Verbindung steht.This storage serves to pivotally receive the above-mentioned lever mechanism, on which the lever is pivotally mounted, which in turn is in communication with the Zugschlitten.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der vorliegenden Erfindung werden anhand eines in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1:
eine perspektivische Ansicht auf das Türschließsystem gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung mit Türlagerung,
Figur 2:
eine Ansicht gemäß Figur 1, jedoch ohne Abdeckung,
Figur 3:
eine perspektivische Darstellung der Bestandteile des Schließsystems ohne Gehäuse,
Figur 4:
eine perspektivische Darstellung von Zugschlitten und Verriegelungselement im entkoppelten Zustand,
Fig. 5- Fig. 9:
eine perspektivische Ansicht des Türschließsystems in unterschiedlichen Positionen bei zunehmendem Türöffnungswinkel.
Further details and advantages of the present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawing. Show it:
FIG. 1:
a perspective view of the door closing system according to the present invention with door storage,
FIG. 2:
a view according to FIG. 1 but without cover,
FIG. 3:
a perspective view of the components of the locking system without housing,
FIG. 4:
a perspective view of Zugschlitten and locking element in the decoupled state,
Fig. 5-9:
a perspective view of the door closing system in different positions with increasing door opening angle.

Figur 1 zeigt in einer perspektivischen Ansicht einen Bereich der Innenseite der Tür 10. Aus Figur 1 ist ersichtlich, dass in dem dargestellten Bereich der Tür 10, auf deren Innenseite hinter einer Abdeckung verborgen das Schließsystem 100 gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung angeordnet ist. Mit dem Bezugszeichen 20 ist ein korpusseitig zu befestigender Beschlagskörper gekennzeichnet, an dem der Mechanismus angeordnet ist, wie dies aus den weiteren Abbildungen deutlich werden wird. FIG. 1 shows in a perspective view a portion of the inside of the door 10. Off FIG. 1 it can be seen that in the illustrated area of the door 10, on the inside of which is hidden behind a cover, the locking system 100 according to the present invention is arranged. Reference numeral 20 denotes a fitting body to be fastened on the body side, on which the mechanism is arranged, as will become clear from the further illustrations.

Figur 2 zeigt die Anordnung ohne eine Abdeckung und verdeutlicht, welche Bestandteile das Schließsystem gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung aufweist. FIG. 2 shows the arrangement without a cover and illustrates which components comprises the locking system according to the present invention.

Mit dem Bezugszeichen 110 ist ein Dämpfer gekennzeichnet, der beispielsweise als Öldruckdämpfer ausgeführt sein kann und der über einen in einem Zylinderraum bewegbar angeordneten Kolben verfügt, der mit einer Kolbenstange 112 verbunden ist.With the reference numeral 110, a damper is characterized, which may be embodied for example as an oil pressure damper and which has a piston arranged in a cylinder movable piston, which is connected to a piston rod 112.

Mit dem Bezugszeichen 120 ist das Verriegelungselement gekennzeichnet, das auf seiner Außenfläche ein oder mehrere Führungsstifte 122 aufweist. Diese Führungsstifte laufen auf einer ersten Führung 200 sowie je nach Türöffnungswinkel bzw. je nach Position des Verriegelungselementes 120 auf einer zweiten Führung 220. Das Verriegelungselement 120 steht drehbar mit einem Spannschlitten 125 in Verbindung. An dem Spannschlitten 125 sind die Federn 170 (vgl. Fig. 3) sowie die Kolbenstange 112 der Dämpfereinheit 110 angeordnet.The reference numeral 120 denotes the locking element which has one or more guide pins 122 on its outer surface. These guide pins run on a first guide 200 and depending on the door opening angle or depending on the position of the locking element 120 on a second guide 220. The locking element 120 is rotatably connected to a clamping slide 125 in connection. On the clamping slide 125, the springs 170 (see. Fig. 3 ) and the piston rod 112 of the damper unit 110 are arranged.

Das Bezugszeichen 130 kennzeichnet einen Zugschlitten, der mit dem Verriegelungselement 120 entweder gekoppelt ist oder entkoppelt ist, was vom Türöffnungswinkel abhängt. Das Bezugszeichen 140 kennzeichnet einen Hebel, der seinerseits mit einem Hebelmechanismus 150, 160 in Verbindung steht und der die Türöffnungsbewegung auf den Zugschlitten 130 überträgt. Der Hebel 160 ist schwenkbar an dem korpusseitig zu fixierenden Beschlagskörper 20 angeordnet. Die Hebel 150 sind an dem Schließsystem 100 angeordnet, wie dies aus den weiteren Abbildungen noch deutlicher hervorgehen wird.Reference numeral 130 denotes a pulling carriage which is either coupled or uncoupled with the locking member 120, depending on the door opening angle. The reference numeral 140 denotes a lever, which in turn communicates with a lever mechanism 150, 160 and which transmits the door opening movement to the pulling carriage 130. The lever 160 is pivotally mounted on the body side to be fixed fitting body 20. The levers 150 are arranged on the locking system 100, as will become apparent from the further figures even more clearly.

Die Tür 10 beinhaltet ein Türeinschäumteil, das fest mit der Tür verbunden ist und in dem sich das Schließsystem 100 befindet. Das Schließsystem 100 kann sich aus den oben beschriebenen Bestandteilen sowie einem Gehäuse zusammensetzen.The door 10 includes a door foam part which is fixedly connected to the door and in which the locking system 100 is located. The closure system 100 may be composed of the components described above and a housing.

Figur 3 zeigt das Schließsystem 100 im nicht eingebauten Zustand. FIG. 3 shows the locking system 100 in the uninstalled state.

Aus dieser Abbildung gehen die Federn 170 hervor, die beim Öffnen der Tür mittels des Zugschlittens 130 in eine vorgespannte Position bewegt werden und mittels des Verriegelungselementes 120 dort gehalten werden. Wie oben ausgeführt, ist mit dem Bezugszeichen 125 ein Spannschlitten gekennzeichnet, an dem zum Einen die Kolbenstange 112 und zum anderen die Federn 170 angeordnet sind. Das andere Ende der Federn 170, die nicht mit dem Spannschlitten 125 in Verbindung stehen, ist ortsfest angeordnet. Die Bewegung des Zugschlittens 130 wird über das Verriegelungselement 120 und den Spannschlitten 125 auf die Federn 170 und auf die Kolbenstange des Dämpfers 110 übertragen.From this figure, the springs 170 emerge, which are moved when opening the door by means of the pull slide 130 in a biased position and held there by means of the locking element 120. As stated above, the reference numeral 125 denotes a tension slide, on the one hand the piston rod 112 and on the other the springs 170 are arranged. The other end of the springs 170, which are not in communication with the clamping slide 125, is arranged stationary. The movement of the pull carriage 130 is transmitted via the locking element 120 and the clamping slide 125 on the springs 170 and on the piston rod of the damper 110.

Wird der Spannschlitten 125 bewegt, führt dies zu einer entsprechenden Bewegung bzw. Dehnung der Federn sowie der Kolbenstange 112.If the clamping slide 125 is moved, this leads to a corresponding movement or expansion of the springs and the piston rod 112.

Der Spannschlitten 125 ist relativ zu dem Verriegelungselement 120 drehbar, jedoch in axialer Richtung fest mit diesem verbunden, so dass der Spannschlitten 125 axialen Bewegungen des Verriegelungselementes 120, d. h. Bewegungen in Bewegungsrichtung des Zugschlittens 130 folgt.The clamping slide 125 is rotatable relative to the locking element 120, but firmly connected thereto in the axial direction, so that the clamping slide 125 axial movements of the locking element 120, d. H. Movements in the direction of movement of the pull carriage 130 follows.

Mit dem Bezugszeichen 192 ist eine Achse gekennzeichnet, um die der Hebel 160 relativ zu den Hebeln 150 verschwenkbar ist. Das Bezugszeichen 193 kennzeichnet eine Schwenkachse, um die der Hebel 140 mit den Hebeln 150 schwenkbar in Verbindung steht und das Bezugszeichen 190 kennzeichnet schließlich eine Schwenkachse, um die die Hebel 150 schwenkbar an dem Schließsystem 100 angeordnet sind.Reference numeral 192 denotes an axis about which the lever 160 is pivotable relative to the levers 150. The reference numeral 193 denotes a pivotal axis about which the lever 140 is pivotally connected to the levers 150, and the reference numeral 190 denotes a pivotal axis about which the levers 150 are pivotally mounted on the lock system 100.

Aus Figur 4 ist in detaillierter Darstellung der Zugschlitten 130 sowie das Verriegelungselement 120 ersichtlich. Wie dies aus Figur 4 hervorgeht, weist der Zugschlitten 130 einen Gewindeabschnitt bzw. -zapfen 132 auf. Das Verriegelungselement 120 weist auf seiner Innenseite einen entsprechenden Innengewindeabschnitt auf. Mit dem Bezugszeichen 122 sind wieder der oder die Stifte gekennzeichnet, die sich auf der Außenseite des Verriegelungselementes 120 befinden und die in den ortsfesten Führungen 200, 220 laufen.Out FIG. 4 is visible in a detailed view of the Zugschlitten 130 and the locking element 120. Like this FIG. 4 As can be seen, the pulling carriage 130 has a threaded portion or pin 132. The locking element 120 has on its inside a corresponding internal thread section. The reference numeral 122 designates again the pin or pins which are located on the outside of the locking element 120 and which run in the stationary guides 200, 220.

Der Begriff "Gewinde" ist weit auszulegen und umfasst jede Anordnung des Zapfens 132 sowie des Verriegelungselementes 120, die in einer Drehbewegung der beiden Teile 120, 130 zueinander führt, wenn eine axiale Kraft auf eines der Teile 120, 130 einwirkt. Denkbar ist es auch, in dem einen Teil Vorsprünge und in dem anderen Teil Nuten auszuführen oder das Gewinde als spiralförmigen Abschnitt auszuführen, wie dies in Figur 4 dargestellt ist, etc.. Grundsätzlich ist es ebenfalls denkbar, den Zapfen 132 an dem Verriegelungselement 120 und die Bohrung oder Ausnehmung zur Aufnahme des Zapfens an dem Zugschlitten vorzusehen.The term "thread" is to be interpreted broadly and includes any arrangement of the pin 132 and the locking element 120, which leads in a rotational movement of the two parts 120, 130 to each other when an axial force on one of the parts 120, 130 acts. It is also conceivable to carry out projections in one part and grooves in the other part or to carry out the thread as a helical section, as shown in FIG FIG. 4 In principle, it is also conceivable to provide the pin 132 on the locking element 120 and the bore or recess for receiving the pin on the Zugschlitten.

Die Figuren 5 bis 9 zeigen nun Schließsysteme gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung bei unterschiedlichen Öffnungswinkeln der Tür. Zur besseren Übersichtlichkeit wurden die bereits aus den Figuren 1 bis 4 ersichtlichen Teile des Schießsystems nicht nochmals mit Bezugszeichen versehen.The FIGS. 5 to 9 Now show locking systems according to the present invention at different opening angles of the door. For clarity, the already from the FIGS. 1 to 4 not visible parts of the shooting system again provided with reference numerals.

Figur 5 zeigt das Schließsystem in einem Zustand, in dem die Tür bereits ein Stück weit aus dem geschlossenen Zustand gemäß Figur 2 geöffnet wurde. Die Öffnung der Tür bedingt eine Bewegung des Hebels 140 und damit auch des translatorisch geführten Zugschlittens 130 gemäß Figur 5 nach links. Der Zugschlitten 130 nimmt bei seiner translatorischen Bewegung das Verriegelungselement 120 mit, das aufgrund der Tatsache, dass die Stifte 122 auf der ersten, geraden Führung 200 aufliegen, an einer Drehbewegung behindert wird. Der Zugschlitten 130 zieht somit das Verriegelungselement 120 mit. Wie oben ausgeführt, steht das Verriegelungselement 120 mit dem Spannschlitten 125 in Verbindung. Der Spannschlitten 125 wird somit bei der Bewegung des Zugschlittens 130 und bei der Bewegung des Verriegelungselementes 120 ebenfalls mitbewegt und bewegt dadurch die Kolbenstange 112 des Dämpfers 110 sowie die Federn 170. Die Kolbenstange 112 wird dabei ausgefahren und die Federn 170 in einen vorgespannten Zustand versetzt. FIG. 5 shows the locking system in a state in which the door is already a bit far from the closed state according to FIG. 2 was opened. The opening of the door causes a movement of the lever 140 and thus also of the translationally guided pull carriage 130 according to FIG. 5 to the left. The pulling carriage 130, in its translational movement, entrains the locking element 120, which is prevented from rotating due to the fact that the pins 122 rest on the first, straight guide 200. The pulling carriage 130 thus pulls the locking element 120 with. As stated above, the locking element 120 is in communication with the clamping slide 125. The clamping slide 125 is thus also moved during the movement of the pulling carriage 130 and during the movement of the locking element 120 and thereby moves the piston rod 112 of the damper 110 and the springs 170. The piston rod 112 is thereby extended and the springs 170 are set in a prestressed state.

Wie dies aus einem Vergleich der Figuren 5 und 6 hervorgeht, führt die weitere Verschwenkbewegung der Tür dazu, dass das Verriegelungselement 120 mit seinen Stiften 122 in den Bereich der zweiten Führung 220 bewegt wird. Die zweite Führung 220 ist so ausgeführt, dass sie im Gegensatz zu der ersten Führung 200 eine Drehbewegung des Verriegelungselementes 120 zulässt. Aufgrund der durch das Zugelement 130 ausgeübten und durch die Türöffnung bedingten Kraft, kommt es zu einer Drehbewegung des Verriegelungselementes 120 in der zweiten Führung 220 und damit zu einem "Herausschrauben" des Gewindeabschnittes 132 des Zugelementes 130 aus dem Innengewinderaum des Verriegelungselementes 120. Beide Teile, d. h. Zugschlitten 130 und Verriegelungselement 120 werden somit entkoppelt.Like this from a comparison of Figures 5 and 6 shows, the further pivoting movement of the door causes the locking member 120 is moved with its pins 122 in the region of the second guide 220. The second guide 220 is designed so that, in contrast to the first guide 200 allows a rotational movement of the locking element 120. Due to the force exerted by the pulling element 130 and caused by the door opening force, there is a rotational movement of the locking element 120 in the second guide 220 and thus to a "unscrewing" of the threaded portion 132 of the tension element 130 from the internal threaded space of the locking element 120. Both parts, ie traction slide 130 and locking element 120 are thus decoupled.

Figur 7 zeigt diesen Entkopplungsvorgang in einem weiter fortgeschrittenen Stadium, in dem die Tür bereits ein weiteres Stück geöffnet wurde. FIG. 7 shows this decoupling process in a more advanced stage, in which the door has already been opened another piece.

In Figur 8 ist der Entkopplungsvorgang zwischen dem Zugschlitten 130 und dem Verriegelungselement 120 bereits abgeschlossen, so dass der Zugschlitten 130 unabhängig von dem Verriegelungselement 120 und damit auch unabhängig von der Kolbenstange 112 des Dämpfers 110 sowie von den Federn 170 bewegt werden kann.In FIG. 8 the decoupling process between the pulling carriage 130 and the locking element 120 is already completed, so that the pulling carriage 130 can be moved independently of the locking element 120 and thus also independently of the piston rod 112 of the damper 110 and by the springs 170.

Ausgehend von der Position gemäß Figur 2 ist das Verriegelungselement 120 nun um 90° gedreht.Starting from the position according to FIG. 2 the locking element 120 is now rotated by 90 °.

Die Drehachse des Verriegelungselementes 120 liegt in Bewegungsrichtung des Zugelementes 130.The axis of rotation of the locking element 120 lies in the direction of movement of the tension element 130.

Figur 9 zeigt schließlich einen Zustand, in dem die Tür auf ihren Endanschlag geöffnet ist. In diesem Fall liegt der Zugschlitten 130 im Endbereich seiner Führung an und eine weitere Türöffnung ist nicht möglich. FIG. 9 finally shows a state in which the door is open on its end stop. In this case, the pull slide 130 abuts in the end region of its guide and a further door opening is not possible.

Figur 8 zeigt noch mit dem Bezugszeichen 196 und 198 die Schwenkachse, um die der Hebel 160 an dem korpusseitigen Beschlagskörper 20 festgelegt (Schwenkachse 196) ist bzw. die Schwenkachse 198 der Tür. FIG. 8 shows by the reference numeral 196 and 198, the pivot axis about which the lever 160 is fixed to the body-side fitting body 20 (pivot axis 196) and the pivot axis 198 of the door.

Wie dies aus den oben dargestellten Figuren hervorgeht, üben die Schließmittel (Federn 170) nicht über die gesamte Öffnungsbewegung der Tür eine Schließkraft aus, sondern nur ab dem Türöffnungswinkel, ab dem beim Schließen das Verriegelungselement 120 wieder zurückgedreht wird, so dass es in dem ersten Führungsabschnitt 200 geführt werden kann. Sobald dieser Zustand erreicht ist, ziehen die Federn den Spannschlitten 125 und damit auch das Verriegelungselement 120 und somit auch den Zugschlitten 130 und damit die Tür in ihre Schließstellung. Bei kleineren Öffnungswinkeln der Tür läuft das Verriegelungselement 120 somit in dem ersten Führungsabschnitt 200 und bei relativ dazu größeren Öffnungswinkeln befindet sich das Verriegelungselement 120 in dem zweiten Führungsabschnitt 220.As can be seen from the figures presented above, the closing means (springs 170) do not exert a closing force over the entire opening movement of the door, but only from the door opening angle, from which the locking element 120 is turned back when closing, so that it is in the first guide section 200 can be performed. As soon as this state is reached, the springs pull the clamping slide 125 and thus also the locking element 120 and thus also the pulling slide 130 and thus the door in its closed position. With smaller opening angles of the door, the locking element 120 thus runs in the first guide section 200, and at relatively larger opening angles, the locking element 120 is located in the second guide section 220.

Wie dies ebenfalls oben beschrieben wurde, sind die Federn 170 nicht im Bereich der Hebel bzw. der Umlenkeinheit angeordnet, sondern im Bereich des Dämpfers 110. Mit diesem bzw. mit dessen Kolbenstange 112 sind sie über den Spannschlitten 125 fest verbunden.As also described above, the springs 170 are not arranged in the region of the levers or the deflection unit, but in the region of the damper 110. With this or with the piston rod 112, they are firmly connected via the clamping slide 125.

Wie dies aus den oben beschriebenen Figuren, insbesondere aus Figur 8 und 9 weiter hervorgeht, werden die Federn 170 beim Öffnen der Tür 10 vorgespannt und werden beim Erreichen des Startwinkels der Selbstschließung in dieser Position gehalten, und zwar dadurch, dass die Stifte 122 des Verriegelungselementes 120 in der zweiten Nut 200 aufgenommen sind, die eine translatorische Bewegung des Verriegelungselementes 120 in die Schließstellung verhindern.Like this from the figures described above, in particular FIG. 8 and 9 Further, the springs 170 are biased upon opening of the door 10 and are held in this position upon reaching the start angle of self-closing, in that the pins 122 of the locking element 120 are received in the second groove 200, the translational movement of the Prevent locking element 120 in the closed position.

Das Verriegelungselement 120 gewährleistet somit das Halten der Position der vorgespannten Federn 120 und des Dämpfers 110, und zwar so lange, bis der Anwender die Tür wieder schließt und die Drehbewegung des Verriegelungselementes 120, bedingt durch den Zugschlitten 130 eine Kontraktion der Federn und damit ein Schließen der Tür ermöglicht.The locking member 120 thus ensures the maintenance of the position of the biased springs 120 and the damper 110, namely until the user closes the door again and the rotational movement of the locking element 120, caused by the Zugschlitten 130, a contraction of the springs and thus closing the door allows.

Die vorliegende Erfindung basiert somit auf einem kombinierten Koppel- und Verriegelungssystem, das den Zugschlitten und das Verriegelungsstück umfasst.The present invention is thus based on a combined coupling and locking system comprising the pulling carriage and the locking piece.

Im geschlossenen Zustand der Tür bilden die Lagerung, das Umlenksystem bzw. die Hebelanordnung, die genannte Kopplungs-Verriegelungs-Kombination, das Federspannsystem und er Dämpfer eine Einheit, da sie alle mechanisch miteinander verbunden sind.In the closed state of the door, the storage, the deflection system or the lever assembly, said coupling-lock combination, the spring-tensioning system and damper form a unit, since they are all mechanically connected to each other.

Sämtliche Bauteile sind vorzugsweise in einem Gehäuse gelagert bzw. geführt.All components are preferably stored or guided in a housing.

Beim Öffnen der Tür wird über einen Lagerbock und das genannte Umlenkhebelsystem eine lineare Bewegung des Zugschlittens 130, des Verriegelungselementes 120, des Spannschlittens 125 und der Dämpferkolbenstange 112 eingeleitet. Die Federn 170 werden dabei gespannt und der Dämpfer 110 bzw. dessen Kolbenstange 112 in die vordere Endlage gezogen. Durch die beiderseitige Schrauben- bzw. Spiralform sind Zugschlitten 130 und Verriegelungselement 120 zunächst miteinander gekoppelt, wobei die Form des Gewindes bzw. die Spiralform so gewählt wurde, dass das Koppeln und Entkoppeln der beiden Teile, d. h. die Drehbewegung der Teile zueinander durch Kräfte in Axialrichtung, d.h. in Bewegungsrichtung des Zugschlittens 130 bereits erzwungen wird.When the door is opened, a linear movement of the traction carriage 130, the locking element 120, the clamping carriage 125 and the damper piston rod 112 is initiated via a bearing block and said reversing lever system. The springs 170 are stretched and pulled the damper 110 and its piston rod 112 in the front end position. By the mutual screw or spiral shape Zugschlitten 130 and locking element 120 are first coupled together, wherein the shape of the thread or the spiral shape was chosen so that the coupling and decoupling of the two parts, d. H. the rotational movement of the parts towards each other by forces in the axial direction, i. is already enforced in the direction of movement of the pulling carriage 130.

Die durch das Vorspannen der Federn 170 entstehenden Zugkräfte in der Kopplungs-Verriegelungs-Kombination erzwingen eine Drehbewegung der beiden Teile relativ zueinander, die aber in der Vorspannphase der Schließfedern, die beispielsweise in Figur 2 dargestellt ist, durch Führung der Verriegelungszapfen 122 in dem ersten Führungsbereich 200 unterbunden wird.The resulting in the coupling-locking combination by biasing the springs 170 tensile forces a rotational movement of the two parts relative to each other, but in the bias phase of the closing springs, for example, in FIG. 2 is prevented by guiding the locking pin 122 in the first guide portion 200.

Wie oben beschrieben, öffnet sich am Ende der Vorspannphase diese erste Führung 200 in eine zweite Führung 220, die eine Verdrehbewegung des Verriegelungselementes 120 zulässt. Durch diese Verdrehung des Verriegelungselements 120 werden zum Einen die Federn 170 und auch der Dämpfer bzw. dessen Kolbenstange 112 verriegelt bzw. in einer bestimmten Position gehalten und zum Anderen der Zugschlitten 130 abgekoppelt.As described above, at the end of the preload phase, this first guide 200 opens into a second guide 220, which allows a rotational movement of the locking element 120. As a result of this rotation of the locking element 120, the springs 170 and also the damper or its piston rod 112 are locked or held in a specific position and, on the other hand, the pull slide 130 is uncoupled.

Die Kontur der sich öffnenden Führung 220 ist vorzugsweise wieder eine Spiralfläche.The contour of the opening guide 220 is preferably again a spiral surface.

Wie oben beschrieben wird durch die Schrauben- bzw. Spiralform das Verriegelungselement 120 soweit verdreht, bis sich dessen Zapfen 122 in einem Hinterschnitt befinden und auch unter der Zugkraft der Federn 170 in dieser Position bleiben. Aufgrund der Entkopplung vom Zugschlitten kommt es bei einer weiteren Öffnungsbewegung der Tür nicht zu einem weiteren Spannen der Federn 170 und auch nicht zu einer weiteren Bewegung der Kolbenstange 112 des Dämpfers 110.As described above, the locking element 120 is rotated by the helical or spiral shape until its pin 122 in an undercut are located and remain in this position under the pulling force of the springs 170. Due to the decoupling from the pulling carriage, the door 170 is not further tensioned during a further opening movement of the door and no further movement of the piston rod 112 of the damper 110 occurs.

Das heißt der Zugschlitten 130 lässt sich nach der Entkopplung frei bewegen. Andernfalls müßten die Federn 170 und der Dämpfer 110 bzw. dessen Kolbenstange 112 die gesamte lineare Bewegung des Zugschlittens 130 bis zum Erreichen der Türendlage mitmachen, was beim Dämpfer 110 eine entsprechend große Bauweise erfordern würde. Durch das Trennen dieser Teile außerhalb der Selbstschließphase lässt sich die Länge des Dämpfers 110 mit Kolbenstange 112 auf das notwendige Minimum reduzieren.That is, the pulling carriage 130 can be moved freely after decoupling. Otherwise, the springs 170 and the damper 110 or its piston rod 112 would have to join the entire linear movement of the pull slide 130 until it reaches the door end position, which would require a correspondingly large design for the damper 110. By separating these parts outside the self-closing phase, the length of the damper 110 with piston rod 112 can be reduced to the necessary minimum.

Wie oben ausgeführt, wird beim Schließen der Tür über den Lagerbock und das Umlenkhebelsystem der Zugschlitten 130 in das Verriegelungsstück 120 gedrückt, wodurch eine erneute Drehbewegung erzwungen wird. Durch das Einschrauben des Zapfenstückes 132 des Zugschlittens 130 wird bedingt durch die Drehbewegung des Verschlusselementes 120 der Zugschlitten 130 wieder mit dem Verriegelungselement 120 verbunden und zeitgleich auch der Entriegelungsvorgang eingeleitet, der dazu führt, dass die Federn 170 die Anordnung in die Schließstellung ziehen können. Sobald dieser Kupplungsvorgang abgeschlossen ist, sind die beiden Teile, d. h. Zugschlitten 130 und Verriegelungselement 120 wieder fest miteinander verbunden. Eine Entkopplung dieser beiden Teile ist aufgrund der Führung der Verriegelungszapfen 122 in der ersten Führung 200 nicht mehr möglich. Sobald diese Entriegelung, d. h. die Freigabe der Verriegelungszapfen 122 aus der zweiten Führung 220 stattgefunden hat, ziehen die Federn 170 die Tür zu. Durch den integrierten Dämpfer 110 erfolgt diese Schließbewegung vergleichsweise sanft.As stated above, when closing the door via the bearing block and the bell crank system, the pulling carriage 130 is pushed into the locking piece 120, thereby forcing a rotational movement again. By screwing in the pin piece 132 of the pull carriage 130 is due to the rotational movement of the closure element 120 of the pull slide 130 is again connected to the locking element 120 and at the same time also initiated the unlocking process, which causes the springs 170 can pull the assembly into the closed position. Once this coupling process is completed, the two parts, d. H. Pull slide 130 and locking element 120 firmly connected again. A decoupling of these two parts is no longer possible due to the guidance of the locking pin 122 in the first guide 200. As soon as this unlocking, d. H. the release of the locking pins 122 from the second guide 220 has taken place, the springs 170 pull the door closed. The integrated damper 110, this closing movement is relatively gentle.

Damit der Zugschlitten 130 nicht ungebremst in das Verriegelungselement 120 einfährt, kann vorgesehen sein, dass durch geeignete Materialpaarung (ggf. Gummielement) die Reibung zwischen Gehäuse und Zugschlitten 130 erhöht wird und damit ein Abbremsen erzwungen wird.So that the pulling carriage 130 does not retract into the locking element 120 without restraint, it can be provided that the friction between the housing and the pulling carriage 130 is increased by suitable material pairing (possibly rubber element) and thus a braking is forced.

Denkbar ist, die Selbstschließfunktion ab einem Türöffnungswinkel von ca. 40° vorzusehen, eine Dämpfung in diesem Bereich und einen Endanschlag am Öffnungsende der Türbewegung. Bei diesem Wert handelt es sich selbstverständlich nur um ein Beispiel. Auch andere Türöffnungswinkel, ab denen eine Selbstschließfunktion eintritt, sind denkbar.It is conceivable to provide the self-closing function from a door opening angle of about 40 °, a damping in this area and an end stop at the opening end of the door movement. Of course, this value is just an example. Other door opening angles, from which a self-closing function occurs, are conceivable.

Der Spannschlitten 125 und das Verriegelungselement 120 sind relativ zueinander drehbar, jedoch in Achsrichtung, d. h. in Bewegungsrichtung des Zugschlittens 130 und des Spannschlittens 125 fest miteinander verbunden. Dies bedeutet, dass das Verriegelungselement 120 relativ zu dem Spannschlitten 125 drehbar ist, jedoch die Teile in axialer Richtung nicht voneinander gelöst werden können.The clamping slide 125 and the locking element 120 are rotatable relative to each other, but in the axial direction, d. H. in the direction of movement of the pulling carriage 130 and the clamping slide 125 firmly connected. This means that the locking element 120 is rotatable relative to the clamping slide 125, but the parts in the axial direction can not be detached from each other.

In dem hier dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Spannschlitten 125 derart geführt, dass er nicht drehbar ist. Jedoch ist das Verriegelungselement 120 drehbar, sobald die Stifte 122 den zweiten Führungsabschnitt 220 erreicht haben.In the embodiment shown here, the clamping slide 125 is guided such that it is not rotatable. However, the locking member 120 is rotatable once the pins 122 have reached the second guide portion 220.

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  1. Domestic appliance, in particular a refrigerator and/or freezer, with a door (10), by which an inner space of the device is closeable, and a door closing system (100), comprising:
    a closing means (170), which moves the door (10) into its closing position,
    a damper (110), which meets the door movement with a counter force, and thereby dampens the door movement,
    a moveable traction carriage (130), which is connected with the closing system (100) in such a manner that the closing means (170), upon the opening of the door (10), is moved into a pre-loaded state by means of the traction carriage (130), and
    a locking element (120), which is connected with the damper (110), as well as with the closing means (170) in such a manner that the closing means (170) can be fixed in its pre-loaded state by the locking element (120), wherein
    the traction carriage (130) and the locking element (120) are designed in such a manner that they are coupled to one another via a first movement portion of the door (10), and are decoupled from one another via a second movement portion of the door (10),
    characterized in that
    the traction carriage (130) or the locking element (120) has a threaded pin (132) and the other of the parts has a threaded opening, in which the threaded pin (132) is at least partially received in the coupled state of the traction carriage (130) and locking element (120), wherein
    the thread is designed in such a way, that a rotational movement of the traction carriage (130) and locking element (120) relative to one another is induced through a force acting in the direction of movement of the traction carriage (130).
  2. Domestic appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the closing means (170) includes one or multiple springs, or consists of these, and/or that the damper (110) comprises a piston, which is movably accommodated in a cylinder space, and is preferably configured as an oil pressure damper.
  3. Domestic appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closing means (170) and/or the damper (110) are in direct or indirect connection with the locking element (120).
  4. Domestic appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closing means (170) and/or the damper (110) are arranged on a movable clamping slide (125), which, in turn, is preferably rotatably connected with the locking element (120).
  5. Domestic appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the traction carriage (130) and the locking element (120) are rotatable relative to one another and designed in such a way, that the coupling and decoupling of traction carriage (130) and locking element (120) is effected by such a rotational movement.
  6. Domestic appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a first guide (200) is provided, which prevents a rotational movement of the locking element (120), leading to a decoupling of the traction carriage (120), in the first movement portion of the door (10), and in that a second guide (220) is provided, which enables a rotational movement of the locking element (120), leading to a decoupling of the traction carriage (130), in the second movement portion of the door (10).
  7. Domestic appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closing system (100) further comprises at least one lever (140), which is connected with the traction carriage (130).
  8. Domestic appliance according to claim 7, characterized in that the lever (140) is connected with a lever mechanism (150, 160), which, one the one hand, is connected with the door (10) of the device, and on the other hand, is connected with the body (20) of the device.
  9. Domestic appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closing system (100) is configured as a structural unit, which is preferably arranged in the door (10).
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