EP2491213B1 - Synchronizing device for synchronizing two actuators controlling the motion of a mobile furniture part - Google Patents

Synchronizing device for synchronizing two actuators controlling the motion of a mobile furniture part Download PDF

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EP2491213B1
EP2491213B1 EP10773532.6A EP10773532A EP2491213B1 EP 2491213 B1 EP2491213 B1 EP 2491213B1 EP 10773532 A EP10773532 A EP 10773532A EP 2491213 B1 EP2491213 B1 EP 2491213B1
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Olaf Isele
Harald Sutterluetti
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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
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/40—Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in vertical planes
    • E05D15/46—Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in vertical planes with two pairs of pivoted arms
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/40—Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in vertical planes
    • E05D15/46—Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in vertical planes with two pairs of pivoted arms
    • E05D15/463—Suspension arrangements for wings supported on arms movable in vertical planes with two pairs of pivoted arms specially adapted for overhead wings
    • 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
    • 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
    • E05Y2201/218—Holders
    • E05Y2201/22—Locks
    • 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
    • E05Y2201/60—Suspension or transmission members; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/604—Transmission members
    • 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
    • E05Y2201/60—Suspension or transmission members; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/606—Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/62—Synchronisation of suspension or transmission members
    • 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
    • E05Y2201/60—Suspension or transmission members; Accessories therefor
    • E05Y2201/622—Suspension or transmission members elements
    • E05Y2201/706—Shafts
    • 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
    • E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
    • E05Y2600/50—Mounting methods; Positioning
    • E05Y2600/52—Toolless
    • 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 piece of furniture with at least one synchronization device of the kind to be described.
  • a generic synchronization device wherein the movement of two adjusting devices can be synchronized by a synchronization rod.
  • the two adjusting devices are preassembled in a first assembly step on opposite side walls of the furniture body, whereupon in a subsequent assembly step, the synchronization rod can be connected via a fastening device with a rotatable part of the respective adjusting device.
  • This connection between the synchronization rod and the rotatable part of the respective adjusting device can be realized by a latching connection or by a screw connection.
  • Object of the present invention is therefore to propose a synchronization device of the type mentioned with an improved fastening device.
  • a releasable locking device which has a locked state and a release state. If the locking device is in the locked state, assembly of the synchronization rod on the respective adjusting device is not at all possible. Only after transferring the locking device in the release state - triggered by a deliberate adjustment by a user - can be carried out a proper installation of the synchronization device to the respective adjusting device.
  • the locking device has a trained for manual operation grip element which is manually movable in the assembly of the synchronization rod by a user against the force of a spring device in a position in which the release state of the locking device is present and thus assembly of the synchronization rod is possible. If the handle element is not actuated by a user, however, then the locking device is in the locked state and assembly of the synchronization rod is not possible.
  • the assembly of the synchronization rod on the rotatable or pivotable part of the adjusting device takes place via a tensionable fastening device.
  • parts of the locking device also form parts of the fastening device, by which the synchronization rod relative to at least one of the two adjusting devices can be determined.
  • existing parts of the locking device are also used as parts of the fastening device by which the synchronization rod can be locked to at least one adjusting device.
  • the locking device can be moved in a manual way without tools in a release state or, alternatively, a receiving device for a tool - in particular a screwdriver - have, which can be produced by a corresponding tool operation of the release state.
  • the fastening device has a handle element to be actuated by a person and at least one locking element that can be released and locked by the grip element, so that the synchronization rod can be fixed relative to at least one of the two positioning devices after positioning has taken place.
  • the locking element can be acted upon by a spring device in the direction of locking position or is constantly acted upon by a spring device in the direction of locking position.
  • the at least one locking element and the spring device simultaneously form parts of the locking device.
  • the prestressed locking element serves as a locking device, which must first be deliberately moved by a user against the spring force in the release state. Only in this release state, one end of the synchronization rod can be connected to a corresponding part of the adjusting device, wherein an automatic jamming and / or locking of the synchronization rod can be effected by the spring-loaded locking element.
  • the manually operable handle element is designed according to claim 1 as a slide, by which the locking element is movable at least in the release position.
  • the slider is thus counteracted during assembly against the force of the locking element Pressed spring device, after the positioning of the synchronization rod relative to the corresponding part of the adjusting device, the manual force is taken from the slide, whereupon an automatic jamming or locking of the locking element takes place with the corresponding part of the adjusting device.
  • the handle element according to claim 2 has a pivotally mounted lever, by which the locking element is clamped relative to at least one of the two adjusting devices.
  • the pivotally mounted lever is also part of the locking device.
  • the fastening device has a cover, wherein the cover can be positioned over the remaining parts of the fastening device only when the synchronization rod is properly connected to at least one of the two actuators. The cover thus forms part of the fastening device, wherein the cover - preferably captive - relative to the synchronization rod movable - in particular displaceable - can be stored.
  • the furniture according to the invention is characterized by at least one synchronization device of the type described.
  • the two adjusting devices can be mounted on opposite side walls of a furniture body, wherein a movement of the two adjusting devices can be synchronized via the synchronization rod.
  • the Fig. 1a shows a perspective view of a piece of furniture 1 with a furniture body 2 and with a relatively combinbewegbaren flap 2a.
  • Recognizable is an adjusting device 3a with at least one pivotally mounted actuating arm 4, wherein the actuator 3a is provided for moving the flap 2a.
  • Fig. 1b shows a perspective and partially broken view of the furniture 1 with removed flap 2a, wherein the opposite adjusting device 3b is apparent.
  • the two actuators 3a, 3b may be basically identical and each have a drive device not shown here in the form of a spring device and / or an electric motor, which can be acted upon by the drive device of the actuator arm 4 about the axis of rotation P in the opening direction.
  • the two adjusting devices 3a and 3b each have a rotatable part 5, which is also rotated during a movement of the flap 2a over a limited range of rotation angle about the axis of rotation R.
  • a synchronization device 6 is provided, which has an elongated synchronization rod 7, which via a fastening device 8 with the rotatable part 5 of the respective adjusting device 3a, 3b detachably connectable - preferably without tools mounted and / or preferably removable without tools - is. If the synchronization rod 7 is connected as intended to the rotatable part 5 of the respective adjusting device 3a, 3b, then the desired synchronization of the two adjusting devices 3a and 3b can be brought about relative to one another.
  • Fig. 2a shows an enlarged view of the rotatable part 5 of the adjusting device 3a according to Fig. 1b ,
  • the rotatable member 5 is rotatably connected to an intermediate lever 11 of the actuator 3a, so that upon movement of the furniture flap 2a of the intermediate lever 11 together with the rotatable member 5 over a limited rotation angle range around the in Fig. 1b drawn rotation axis R twisted.
  • the rotatable part 5 has a guide 9 for receiving and fixing the synchronization rod 7.
  • the guide 9 is designed to be open at the front, so that the synchronization rod 7 can also be connected to the rotatable part 5 when the adjusting device 3 a with the rotatable part 5 has already been preassembled on the furniture carcass 2.
  • the synchronization rod 7 has a locking device 12, which prevents a connection of the synchronization rod 7 in the locked state of the locking device 12.
  • the locking device 12 in the locked state, ie the synchronization rod 7 can not be connected without previous operation of the handle member 10 with the rotatable part 5 of the actuator 3a, because an insertion of the synchronization rod 7 in the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5 in the locked state of the locking device 12th not possible. Only when the grip element 10, which is formed in the embodiment shown as a linearly movable slide is moved manually during assembly in the direction X, the release state of the locking device 12 is made.
  • the synchronization rod 7 can now be inserted with pressed handle element 10 in the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5, whereupon by releasing the handle member 10 is an automatic, proper locking with the rotatable part 5 of the actuator 3a.
  • the mounting state of the synchronization rod 7 is in Fig. 2b shown.
  • the synchronization rod 7 is thus now firmly connected to the rotatable part 5 of the actuator 3a.
  • This connection can be made via a non-positive and / or an at least partially positive fastening device 8. Particularly favorable in this case a snap connection can be used.
  • a On the synchronization rod 7 is a, preferably sleeve-shaped cover 13 is mounted, which is pushed onto the rotatable part 5 after installation of the synchronization rod 7, whereby the remaining parts of Fastening device 8 are substantially completely coverable and falling out of the synchronization rod 7 from the rotatable part 5 is not possible.
  • Fig. 3a shows a schematic plan view of the rotatable member 5 with the guide 9 formed therein for receiving and fixing the synchronization rod 7.
  • the synchronization rod 7 is formed in several parts and includes a male part 7a, which is detachably connectable to the remaining part of the synchronization rod 7. Visible is the locking device 12, which is in the embodiment shown in the locked state. This locking state is made possible by a locking element 14, which in the in Fig. 3a shown position insertion of the synchronization rod 7 in the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5 is not allowed. Only when the handle member 10 is pressed by a user in the direction X, so an insertion of the synchronization rod 7 in the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5 is possible.
  • Fig. 3c shows a perspective view of the synchronization rod 7 with the male part 7a, which is connected to the rotatable part 5 - preferably non-positively - connectable.
  • Fig. 4a shows a sectional view of the fastening device 8, wherein the male part 7a of the synchronization rod 7, the in Fig. 3a Locking element 14 has shown, which is biased by a spring device 15 constantly in the direction of locking position.
  • a spring device 15 By trained as a slide handle member 10, the locking member 14 can be pressed against the force of the spring device 15, whereby the release state of the locking device 12 can be produced and insertion of the synchronization rod 7 in the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5 is possible.
  • the locking element 14 is wedge-shaped and is displaceably mounted along a corresponding, oblique guide surface 16 of the male part 7a.
  • the locking member 14 is spread by the inclined guide surface 16 and the force of the spring device 15, whereby a clamping connection with the rotatable member 5 is made, as in Fig. 4b is shown.
  • Fig. 4c shows an exploded view of the parts used.
  • the rotatable part 5 has a guide 9, wherein the by the spring device 15th prestressed locking element 14 produces a clamping connection between the plug-in part 7a of the synchronization rod 7 and the rotatable part 5 of the respective adjusting device 3a, 3b.
  • Fig. 5a to 5d show a further embodiment of a locking device 12, which in the locked state prevents proper installation of the synchronization rod 7 with the rotatable part 5 of the adjusting device 3a and 3b.
  • the locking device 12 has a pivotally mounted lever 17 which at the same time also forms part of the fastening device 8 for fastening the synchronization rod 7 to the rotatable part 5.
  • two locking elements 14a and 14b which are spreadable by a pivoting movement of the lever 17 in the direction Y, whereby a clamping connection between the synchronization rod 7 and the rotatable member 5 is brought about.
  • a cover is marked, which is mounted relative to the synchronization rod 7 slidably.
  • the proposed synchronization device 6 can also be used to stabilize the running behavior of a movable in a furniture body 2 drawer, wherein the drawer has on opposite sides in each case at least one gear in the function of the rotatable parts 5, which mesh with a corresponding rack , The desired synchronization of the two gears can be brought about in the mounting position on the proposed synchronization device 6.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Synchronisationsvorrichtung zur synchronen Bewegung einer ersten Stellvorrichtung mit wenigstens einer zweiten Stellvorrichtung, wobei die erste und die zweite Stellvorrichtung im Montagezustand an einem Möbel zum Bewegen eines bewegbaren Möbelteiles vorgesehen sind, umfassend:

  • eine Synchronisationsstange zur Übertragung einer synchronen Bewegung der wenigstens zwei Stellvorrichtungen,
  • wenigstens eine Befestigungseinrichtung, über welche die Synchronisationsstange mit wenigstens einer der beiden Stellvorrichtungen lösbar verbindbar ist.
The present invention relates to a synchronization device for the synchronous movement of a first adjusting device with at least one second adjusting device, wherein the first and the second adjusting device are provided in the assembled state on a furniture for moving a movable furniture part, comprising:
  • a synchronization rod for transmitting a synchronous movement of the at least two adjusting devices,
  • at least one fastening device, via which the synchronization rod can be detachably connected to at least one of the two adjusting devices.

Im Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung ein Möbel mit wenigstens einer Synchronisationsvorrichtung der zu beschreibenden Art.Furthermore, the invention relates to a piece of furniture with at least one synchronization device of the kind to be described.

In der WO 2006/113953 A1 der Anmelderin ist eine gattungsgemäße Synchronisationsvorrichtung beschrieben, wobei die Bewegung zweier Stellvorrichtungen durch eine Synchronisationsstange synchronisierbar ist. Auf diese Weise kann eine gleichlaufende Synchronbewegung der beiden Stellvorrichtungen zum Antrieb eines bewegbaren Möbelteiles - insbesondere einer hochbewegbaren Klappe - herbeigeführt werden. Die beiden Stellvorrichtungen werden in einem ersten Montageschritt an gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden des Möbelkorpus vormontiert, woraufhin in einem nachfolgenden Montageschritt die Synchronisationsstange über eine Befestigungseinrichtung mit einem drehbaren Teil der jeweiligen Stellvorrichtung verbunden werden kann. Diese Verbindung zwischen der Synchronisationsstange und dem drehbaren Teil der jeweiligen Stellvorrichtung kann durch eine Rastverbindung bzw. durch eine Schraubverbindung realisiert werden. Bei der Verwendung einer Schraubverbindung hat sich in der Praxis häufig gezeigt, dass die Schraube vom Montagepersonal aus Unachtsamkeit von vornherein erst gar nicht angezogen wurde. Durch die lose Schraube verbleibt ein unerwünschtes Spiel zwischen der Synchronisationsstange und dem drehbaren Teil der Stellvorrichtung, was in den meisten Fällen auch eine unharmonische Bewegung der beiden Stellvorrichtungen relativ zueinander zur Folge hat.In the WO 2006/113953 A1 the applicant is described a generic synchronization device, wherein the movement of two adjusting devices can be synchronized by a synchronization rod. In this way, a synchronous synchronous movement of the two actuating devices for driving a movable furniture part - in particular a highly movable flap - be brought about. The two adjusting devices are preassembled in a first assembly step on opposite side walls of the furniture body, whereupon in a subsequent assembly step, the synchronization rod can be connected via a fastening device with a rotatable part of the respective adjusting device. This connection between the synchronization rod and the rotatable part of the respective adjusting device can be realized by a latching connection or by a screw connection. When using a screw, it has often been shown in practice that the screw from the outset by the carelessness from the outset not even been tightened. By the loose screw remains an undesirable play between the synchronization rod and the rotatable part of the actuator, which in the In most cases, an inharmonic movement of the two adjusting devices relative to each other result.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, eine Synchronisationsvorrichtung der eingangs erwähnten Gattung mit einer verbesserten Befestigungseinrichtung vorzuschlagen.Object of the present invention is therefore to propose a synchronization device of the type mentioned with an improved fastening device.

Dies wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale der unabhängigen Vorrichtungsansprüche 1 bzw. 2 erreicht, so dass wenigstens eine lösbare Sperrvorrichtung vorgesehen ist, welche ein Verbinden der Synchronisationsstange mit der wenigstens einen Befestigungseinrichtung im Sperrzustand der Sperrvorrichtung verhindert, wobei sich die Sperrvorrichtung ohne vorhergehende Betätigung durch einen Benutzer im Sperrzustand befindet.This is achieved according to the invention by the features of the independent apparatus claims 1 and 2, respectively, so that at least one releasable locking device is provided, which prevents the synchronization bar from being connected to the at least one fastening device in the blocking state of the blocking device, wherein the blocking device without prior actuation by a user in the locked state.

Mit anderen Worten wird eine lösbare Sperrvorrichtung vorgeschlagen, die einen Sperrzustand und einen Freigabezustand aufweist. Befindet sich die Sperrvorrichtung im Sperrzustand, so ist eine Montage der Synchronisationsstange an der jeweiligen Stellvorrichtung erst gar nicht möglich. Erst nach Überführen der Sperrvorrichtung in den Freigabezustand - ausgelöst durch eine bewusste Verstellung durch einen Benutzer - kann eine bestimmungsgemäße Montage der Synchronisationsvorrichtung an der jeweiligen Stellvorrichtung erfolgen.In other words, a releasable locking device is proposed which has a locked state and a release state. If the locking device is in the locked state, assembly of the synchronization rod on the respective adjusting device is not at all possible. Only after transferring the locking device in the release state - triggered by a deliberate adjustment by a user - can be carried out a proper installation of the synchronization device to the respective adjusting device.

Die Sperrvorrichtung weist ein zur Handbetätigung ausgebildetes Griffelement auf, welches bei der Montage der Synchronisationsstange durch einen Benutzer manuell entgegen der Kraft einer Federvorrichtung in eine Lage bewegbar ist, in welcher der Freigabezustand der Sperrvorrichtung vorliegt und somit eine Montage der Synchronisationsstange möglich ist. Wird das Griffelement durch einen Benutzer hingegen nicht betätigt, so befindet sich die Sperrvorrichtung im Sperrzustand und eine Montage der Synchronisationsstange ist nicht möglich.The locking device has a trained for manual operation grip element which is manually movable in the assembly of the synchronization rod by a user against the force of a spring device in a position in which the release state of the locking device is present and thus assembly of the synchronization rod is possible. If the handle element is not actuated by a user, however, then the locking device is in the locked state and assembly of the synchronization rod is not possible.

Die Montage der Synchronisationsstange am drehbaren bzw. schwenkbaren Teil der Stellvorrichtung erfolgt dabei über eine spannbare Befestigungseinrichtung. Durch eine im Wesentlichen spielfreie Arretierung der Synchronisationsstange relativ zum Stellantrieb kann eine gleichlaufende Stellbewegung der beiden Stellvorrichtungen relativ zueinander herbeigeführt werden.The assembly of the synchronization rod on the rotatable or pivotable part of the adjusting device takes place via a tensionable fastening device. By a substantially backlash-free locking of the synchronization rod relative to the actuator, a synchronous adjusting movement of the two adjusting devices can be brought about relative to each other.

Gemäß einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel kann vorgesehen sein, dass Teile der Sperrvorrichtung auch Teile der Befestigungseinrichtung bilden, durch welche die Synchronisationsstange relativ zu wenigstens einer der beiden Stellvorrichtungen feststellbar ist. Mit anderen Worten werden vorhandene Teile der Sperrvorrichtung gleichzeitig auch als Teile der Befestigungseinrichtung verwendet, durch welche die Synchronisationsstange an zumindest einer Stellvorrichtung arretierbar ist. Es sind aber auch Sperrvorrichtungen realisierbar, die von der eigentlichen Befestigungseinrichtung losgelöst sind.According to a preferred embodiment, it can be provided that parts of the locking device also form parts of the fastening device, by which the synchronization rod relative to at least one of the two adjusting devices can be determined. In other words, existing parts of the locking device are also used as parts of the fastening device by which the synchronization rod can be locked to at least one adjusting device. But there are also locking devices realized that are detached from the actual fastening device.

Die Sperrvorrichtung kann in manueller Weise werkzeuglos in einen Freigabezustand bewegt werden oder alternativ auch eine Aufnahmevorrichtung für ein Werkzeug - insbesondere einen Schraubenzieher - aufweisen, wobei durch eine entsprechende Werkzeugbetätigung der Freigabezustand herstellbar ist.The locking device can be moved in a manual way without tools in a release state or, alternatively, a receiving device for a tool - in particular a screwdriver - have, which can be produced by a corresponding tool operation of the release state.

Die Befestigungseinrichtung weist ein durch eine Person zu betätigendes Griffelement und wenigstens ein durch das Griffelement lösbares und arretierbares Arretierelement auf, sodass die Synchronisationsstange nach erfolgter Positionierung relativ zu wenigstens einer der beiden Stellvorrichtungen feststellbar ist. Gemäss Anspruch 1 ist das Arretierelement durch eine Federvorrichtung in Richtung Arretierstellung beaufschlagbar oder durch eine Federvorrichtung ständig in Richtung Arretierstellung beaufschlagt ist. Das wenigstens eine Arretierelement und die Federvorrichtung bilden gleichzeitig auch Teile der Sperrvorrichtung. In einem ersten Montageschritt dient das vorgespannte Arretierelement als Sperrvorrichtung, welche zunächst durch einen Benutzer entgegen der Federkraft bewusst in den Freigabezustand bewegt werden muss. Erst in diesem Freigabezustand kann ein Ende der Synchronisationsstange mit einem korrespondierenden Teil der Stellvorrichtung verbunden werden, wobei eine selbsttätige Verklemmung und/oder Verrastung der Synchronisationsstange durch das federbeaufschlagte Arretierelement erfolgen kann.The fastening device has a handle element to be actuated by a person and at least one locking element that can be released and locked by the grip element, so that the synchronization rod can be fixed relative to at least one of the two positioning devices after positioning has taken place. According to claim 1, the locking element can be acted upon by a spring device in the direction of locking position or is constantly acted upon by a spring device in the direction of locking position. The at least one locking element and the spring device simultaneously form parts of the locking device. In a first assembly step, the prestressed locking element serves as a locking device, which must first be deliberately moved by a user against the spring force in the release state. Only in this release state, one end of the synchronization rod can be connected to a corresponding part of the adjusting device, wherein an automatic jamming and / or locking of the synchronization rod can be effected by the spring-loaded locking element.

Das manuell zu betätigende Griffelement ist gemäss Anspruch 1 als Schieber ausgebildet, durch den das Arretierelement zumindest in die Lösestellung bewegbar ist. Der Schieber wird also bei der Montage entgegen der Kraft der das Arretierelement beaufschlagenden Federvorrichtung gedrückt, nach erfolgter Positionierung der Synchronisationsstange relativ zum korrespondierenden Teil der Stellvorrichtung wird die manuelle Kraft vom Schieber genommen, woraufhin eine selbsttätige Verklemmung bzw. Verrastung des Arretierelementes mit dem korrespondierenden Teil der Stellvorrichtung erfolgt.The manually operable handle element is designed according to claim 1 as a slide, by which the locking element is movable at least in the release position. The slider is thus counteracted during assembly against the force of the locking element Pressed spring device, after the positioning of the synchronization rod relative to the corresponding part of the adjusting device, the manual force is taken from the slide, whereupon an automatic jamming or locking of the locking element takes place with the corresponding part of the adjusting device.

Alternativ weist das Griffelement gemäss Anspruch 2 einen schwenkbar gelagerten Hebel auf, durch den das Arretierelement relativ zu wenigstens einer der beiden Stellvorrichtungen klemmend fixierbar ist. Bei einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel kann vorgesehen sein, dass der schwenkbar gelagerte Hebel auch Teil der Sperrvorrichtung ist. In diesem Zusammenhang kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Befestigungseinrichtung eine Abdeckung aufweist, wobei die Abdeckung erst dann über die übrigen Teile der Befestigungseinrichtung positionierbar ist, wenn die Synchronisationsstange mit wenigstens einem der beiden Stellantriebe bestimmungsgemäß verbunden ist. Die Abdeckung bildet somit einen Teil der Befestigungseinrichtung, wobei die Abdeckung - vorzugsweise unverlierbar - relativ zur Synchronisationsstange bewegbar - insbesondere verschiebbar - gelagert sein kann.Alternatively, the handle element according to claim 2 has a pivotally mounted lever, by which the locking element is clamped relative to at least one of the two adjusting devices. In a preferred embodiment it can be provided that the pivotally mounted lever is also part of the locking device. In this context, it can also be provided that the fastening device has a cover, wherein the cover can be positioned over the remaining parts of the fastening device only when the synchronization rod is properly connected to at least one of the two actuators. The cover thus forms part of the fastening device, wherein the cover - preferably captive - relative to the synchronization rod movable - in particular displaceable - can be stored.

Das erfindungsgemäße Möbel ist durch wenigstens eine Synchronisationsvorrichtung der beschriebenen Art gekennzeichnet. Die beiden Stellvorrichtungen können dabei an gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden eines Möbelkorpus montiert werden, wobei eine Bewegung der beiden Stellvorrichtungen über die Synchronisationsstange synchronisierbar ist.The furniture according to the invention is characterized by at least one synchronization device of the type described. The two adjusting devices can be mounted on opposite side walls of a furniture body, wherein a movement of the two adjusting devices can be synchronized via the synchronization rod.

Das erfindungsgemäße Möbel ist durch wenigstens eine Synchronisationsvorrichtung der beschriebenen Art gekennzeichnet.
Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der vorliegenden Erfindung werden anhand der nachfolgenden Figurenbeschreibung erläutert. Dabei zeigt bzw. zeigen:

Fig. 1a, 1b
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Möbels mit einer hochbewegbaren Klappe sowie eine - teilweise aufgebrochene - Darstellung des Möbels mit abgenommener Klappe,
Fig. 2a, 2b
die zum Synchronisieren der beiden Stellvorrichtungen vorgesehene Synchronisationsstange mit einer Sperrvorrichtung im Sperrzustand sowie eine Darstellung der am Stellantrieb montierten Synchronisationsstange,
Fig. 3a-3c
die Sperrvorrichtung im Sperrzustand, eine Darstellung im Montagezustand sowie eine perspektivische Darstellung der Befestigungseinrichtung,
Fig. 4a-4c
eine Darstellung der Sperrvorrichtung im Freigabezustand, im montierten Zustand sowie eine Explosionsdarstellung der verwendeten Teile,
Fig. 5a-5d
zeitliche Abfolgen der Montage der Synchronisationsstange am drehbaren Teil des Stellantriebes, wobei die Sperrvorrichtung in einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel gezeigt ist.
The furniture according to the invention is characterized by at least one synchronization device of the type described.
Further details and advantages of the present invention will be explained with reference to the following description of the figures. It shows or show:
Fig. 1a, 1b
a perspective view of a piece of furniture with a hochbewegbaren flap and a - partially broken - representation of the furniture with the flap removed,
Fig. 2a, 2b
the synchronization rod provided for synchronizing the two adjusting devices with a blocking device in the blocking state and a representation of the synchronization rod mounted on the actuator,
Fig. 3a-3c
the locking device in the locked state, a representation in the assembled state and a perspective view of the fastening device,
Fig. 4a-4c
a representation of the locking device in the release state, in the assembled state and an exploded view of the parts used,
Fig. 5a-5d
time sequences of the assembly of the synchronization rod on the rotatable part of the actuator, wherein the locking device is shown in a further embodiment.

Die Fig. 1a zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Möbels 1 mit einem Möbelkorpus 2 sowie mit einer relativ dazu hochbewegbaren Klappe 2a. Erkennbar ist eine Stellvorrichtung 3a mit wenigstens einem schwenkbar gelagerten Stellarm 4, wobei der Stellantrieb 3a zum Bewegen der Klappe 2a vorgesehen ist. Fig. 1b zeigt eine perspektivische und teilweise aufgebrochene Darstellung des Möbels 1 mit abgenommener Klappe 2a, wobei auch die gegenüberliegende Stellvorrichtung 3b ersichtlich wird. Die beiden Stellvorrichtungen 3a, 3b können grundsätzlich identisch ausgebildet sein und weisen jeweils eine hier nicht näher dargestellte Antriebsvorrichtung in Form einer Federvorrichtung und/oder eines Elektromotors auf, wobei durch die Antriebsvorrichtung der Stellarm 4 um die Drehachse P in Öffnungsrichtung beaufschlagbar ist. Die beiden Stellvorrichtungen 3a und 3b weisen jeweils einen drehbaren Teil 5 auf, der bei einer Bewegung der Klappe 2a über einen begrenzten Drehwinkelbereich um die Drehachse R mitverdreht wird. Zur Synchronisation einer Bewegung der beiden Stellvorrichtungen 3a und 3b ist eine Synchronisationsvorrichtung 6 vorgesehen, welche eine länglich ausgebildete Synchronisationsstange 7 aufweist, welche über eine Befestigungseinrichtung 8 mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 der jeweiligen Stellvorrichtung 3a, 3b lösbar verbindbar - vorzugsweise werkzeuglos montierbar und/oder vorzugsweise werkzeuglos demontierbar - ist. Wenn die Synchronisationsstange 7 mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 der jeweiligen Stellvorrichtung 3a, 3b bestimmungsgemäß verbunden ist, so kann der gewünschte Gleichlauf der beiden Stellvorrichtungen 3a und 3b relativ zueinander herbeigeführt werden.The Fig. 1a shows a perspective view of a piece of furniture 1 with a furniture body 2 and with a relatively hochbewegbaren flap 2a. Recognizable is an adjusting device 3a with at least one pivotally mounted actuating arm 4, wherein the actuator 3a is provided for moving the flap 2a. Fig. 1b shows a perspective and partially broken view of the furniture 1 with removed flap 2a, wherein the opposite adjusting device 3b is apparent. The two actuators 3a, 3b may be basically identical and each have a drive device not shown here in the form of a spring device and / or an electric motor, which can be acted upon by the drive device of the actuator arm 4 about the axis of rotation P in the opening direction. The two adjusting devices 3a and 3b each have a rotatable part 5, which is also rotated during a movement of the flap 2a over a limited range of rotation angle about the axis of rotation R. To synchronize a movement of the two adjusting devices 3a and 3b, a synchronization device 6 is provided, which has an elongated synchronization rod 7, which via a fastening device 8 with the rotatable part 5 of the respective adjusting device 3a, 3b detachably connectable - preferably without tools mounted and / or preferably removable without tools - is. If the synchronization rod 7 is connected as intended to the rotatable part 5 of the respective adjusting device 3a, 3b, then the desired synchronization of the two adjusting devices 3a and 3b can be brought about relative to one another.

Fig. 2a zeigt eine vergrößerte Darstellung des drehbaren Teiles 5 der Stellvorrichtung 3a gemäß Fig. 1b. Der drehbare Teil 5 ist mit einem Zwischenhebel 11 der Stellvorrichtung 3a drehfest verbunden, sodass sich bei einer Bewegung der Möbelklappe 2a der Zwischenhebel 11 zusammen mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 über einen begrenzten Drehwinkelbereich um die in Fig. 1b eingezeichnete Drehachse R verdreht. Der drehbare Teil 5 weist eine Führung 9 zur Aufnahme und Befestigung der Synchronisationsstange 7 auf. Die Führung 9 ist nach vorne hin offen ausgebildet, sodass die Synchronisationsstange 7 auch dann mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 verbindbar ist, wenn die Stellvorrichtung 3a mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 bereits am Möbelkorpus 2 vormontiert wurde. Fig. 2a shows an enlarged view of the rotatable part 5 of the adjusting device 3a according to Fig. 1b , The rotatable member 5 is rotatably connected to an intermediate lever 11 of the actuator 3a, so that upon movement of the furniture flap 2a of the intermediate lever 11 together with the rotatable member 5 over a limited rotation angle range around the in Fig. 1b drawn rotation axis R twisted. The rotatable part 5 has a guide 9 for receiving and fixing the synchronization rod 7. The guide 9 is designed to be open at the front, so that the synchronization rod 7 can also be connected to the rotatable part 5 when the adjusting device 3 a with the rotatable part 5 has already been preassembled on the furniture carcass 2.

Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 2a weist die Synchronisationsstange 7 eine Sperrvorrichtung 12 auf, welche ein Verbinden der Synchronisationsstange 7 im gesperrten Zustand der Sperrvorrichtung 12 verhindert. In Fig. 2a befindet sich die Sperrvorrichtung 12 im Sperrzustand, d.h. die Synchronisationsstange 7 kann ohne vorhergehende Betätigung des Griffelementes 10 mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 der Stellvorrichtung 3a nicht verbunden werden, weil ein Einführen der Synchronisationsstange 7 in die Führung 9 des drehbaren Teiles 5 im Sperrzustand der Sperrvorrichtung 12 nicht möglich ist. Erst wenn das Griffelement 10, das im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel als linear verfahrbarer Schieber ausgebildet ist, bei der Montage manuell in Richtung X bewegt wird, so ist der Freigabezustand der Sperrvorrichtung 12 hergestellt. Die Synchronisationsstange 7 kann nun bei gedrücktem Griffelement 10 in die Führung 9 des drehbaren Teiles 5 eingeführt werden, woraufhin durch Loslassen des Griffelementes 10 eine selbsttätige, bestimmungsgemäße Verriegelung mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 der Stellvorrichtung 3a erfolgt. Der Montagezustand der Synchronisationsstange 7 ist in Fig. 2b dargestellt. Die Synchronisationsstange 7 ist also nunmehr mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 der Stellvorrichtung 3a fest verbunden. Diese Verbindung kann über eine kraftschlüssige und/oder über eine zumindest teilweise formschlüssige Befestigungseinrichtung 8 erfolgen. Besonders günstig kann hierbei eine Schnappverbindung eingesetzt werden. An der Synchronisationsstange 7 ist eine, vorzugsweise hülsenförmige, Abdeckung 13 gelagert, welche nach erfolgter Montage der Synchronisationsstange 7 auf den drehbaren Teil 5 aufschiebbar ist, wodurch die verbleibenden Teile der Befestigungseinrichtung 8 im Wesentlichen vollständig abdeckbar sind und ein Herausfallen der Synchronisationsstange 7 aus dem drehbaren Teil 5 nicht möglich ist.In the illustrated embodiment according to Fig. 2a the synchronization rod 7 has a locking device 12, which prevents a connection of the synchronization rod 7 in the locked state of the locking device 12. In Fig. 2a is the locking device 12 in the locked state, ie the synchronization rod 7 can not be connected without previous operation of the handle member 10 with the rotatable part 5 of the actuator 3a, because an insertion of the synchronization rod 7 in the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5 in the locked state of the locking device 12th not possible. Only when the grip element 10, which is formed in the embodiment shown as a linearly movable slide is moved manually during assembly in the direction X, the release state of the locking device 12 is made. The synchronization rod 7 can now be inserted with pressed handle element 10 in the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5, whereupon by releasing the handle member 10 is an automatic, proper locking with the rotatable part 5 of the actuator 3a. The mounting state of the synchronization rod 7 is in Fig. 2b shown. The synchronization rod 7 is thus now firmly connected to the rotatable part 5 of the actuator 3a. This connection can be made via a non-positive and / or an at least partially positive fastening device 8. Particularly favorable in this case a snap connection can be used. On the synchronization rod 7 is a, preferably sleeve-shaped cover 13 is mounted, which is pushed onto the rotatable part 5 after installation of the synchronization rod 7, whereby the remaining parts of Fastening device 8 are substantially completely coverable and falling out of the synchronization rod 7 from the rotatable part 5 is not possible.

Fig. 3a zeigt eine schematisch gehaltene Draufsicht des drehbaren Teiles 5 mit der darin ausgebildeten Führung 9 zur Aufnahme und Befestigung der Synchronisationsstange 7. Die Synchronisationsstange 7 ist mehrteilig ausgebildet und umfasst einen Steckteil 7a, der mit dem übrigen Teil der Synchronisationsstange 7 lösbar verbindbar ist. Erkennbar ist die Sperrvorrichtung 12, welche sich im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel im Sperrzustand befindet. Ermöglicht wird dieser Sperrzustand durch ein Arretierelement 14, welches in der in Fig. 3a gezeigten Stellung ein Einführen der Synchronisationsstange 7 in die Führung 9 des drehbaren Teiles 5 nicht gestattet. Erst wenn das Griffelement 10 durch einen Benutzer in Richtung X gedrückt wird, so ist ein Einbringen der Synchronisationsstange 7 in die Führung 9 des drehbaren Teils 5 möglich. Nach dem Einschieben der Synchronisationsstange 7 in die Führung 9 und durch eine manuelle Entlastung des Griffelementes 10 wird eine selbsttätige Verklemmung des Arretierelementes 14 innerhalb der Führung 9 durch Aufspreizen des Arretierelementes 14 hergestellt, so wie es in Fig. 3b dargestellt ist. Fig. 3c zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung der Synchronisationsstange 7 mit dem Steckteil 7a, welches mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 - vorzugsweise kraftschlüssig - verbindbar ist. Fig. 3a shows a schematic plan view of the rotatable member 5 with the guide 9 formed therein for receiving and fixing the synchronization rod 7. The synchronization rod 7 is formed in several parts and includes a male part 7a, which is detachably connectable to the remaining part of the synchronization rod 7. Visible is the locking device 12, which is in the embodiment shown in the locked state. This locking state is made possible by a locking element 14, which in the in Fig. 3a shown position insertion of the synchronization rod 7 in the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5 is not allowed. Only when the handle member 10 is pressed by a user in the direction X, so an insertion of the synchronization rod 7 in the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5 is possible. After insertion of the synchronization rod 7 in the guide 9 and by a manual relief of the handle element 10, an automatic clamping of the locking element 14 is made within the guide 9 by spreading the locking member 14, as it is in Fig. 3b is shown. Fig. 3c shows a perspective view of the synchronization rod 7 with the male part 7a, which is connected to the rotatable part 5 - preferably non-positively - connectable.

Fig. 4a zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung der Befestigungseinrichtung 8, wobei das Steckteil 7a der Synchronisationsstange 7 das in Fig. 3a gezeigte Arretierelement 14 aufweist, welches durch eine Federvorrichtung 15 ständig in Richtung Arretierstellung vorgespannt ist. Durch den als Schieber ausgebildete Griffelement 10 kann das Arretierelement 14 entgegen der Kraft der Federvorrichtung 15 gedrückt werden, wodurch der Freigabezustand der Sperrvorrichtung 12 herstellbar und ein Einführen der Synchronisationsstange 7 in die Führung 9 des drehbaren Teiles 5 möglich ist. Das Arretierelement 14 ist keilförmig ausgebildet und ist entlang einer korrespondierenden, schrägen Führungsfläche 16 des Steckteiles 7a verschiebbar gelagert. Innerhalb der Führung 9 des drehbaren Teiles 5 wird das Arretierelement 14 durch die schräge Führungsfläche 16 und die Kraft der Federvorrichtung 15 aufgespreizt, wodurch eine klemmende Verbindung mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 hergestellt wird, so wie es in Fig. 4b dargestellt ist. Fig. 4c zeigt eine Explosionsdarstellung der verwendeten Teile. Der drehbare Teil 5 weist eine Führung 9 auf, wobei das durch die Federvorrichtung 15 vorgespannte Arretierelement 14 eine klemmschlüssige Verbindung zwischen dem Steckteil 7a der Synchronisationsstange 7 und dem drehbaren Teil 5 der jeweiligen Stellvorrichtung 3a, 3b herstellt. Durch eine Betätigung des Griffelementes 10 entgegen der Federkraft kann das Arretierelement 14 wieder in eine Lösestellung bewegt werden, sodass auch die Demontage problemlos möglich ist. Fig. 4a shows a sectional view of the fastening device 8, wherein the male part 7a of the synchronization rod 7, the in Fig. 3a Locking element 14 has shown, which is biased by a spring device 15 constantly in the direction of locking position. By trained as a slide handle member 10, the locking member 14 can be pressed against the force of the spring device 15, whereby the release state of the locking device 12 can be produced and insertion of the synchronization rod 7 in the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5 is possible. The locking element 14 is wedge-shaped and is displaceably mounted along a corresponding, oblique guide surface 16 of the male part 7a. Within the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5, the locking member 14 is spread by the inclined guide surface 16 and the force of the spring device 15, whereby a clamping connection with the rotatable member 5 is made, as in Fig. 4b is shown. Fig. 4c shows an exploded view of the parts used. The rotatable part 5 has a guide 9, wherein the by the spring device 15th prestressed locking element 14 produces a clamping connection between the plug-in part 7a of the synchronization rod 7 and the rotatable part 5 of the respective adjusting device 3a, 3b. By an actuation of the grip element 10 against the spring force, the locking element 14 can be moved back into a release position, so that the disassembly is easily possible.

Fig. 5a bis 5d zeigen ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel einer Sperrvorrichtung 12, welche im Sperrzustand eine bestimmungsgemäße Montage der Synchronisationsstange 7 mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 der Stellvorrichtung 3a und 3b verhindert. In der gezeigten Figur weist die Sperrvorrichtung 12 einen schwenkbar gelagerten Hebel 17 auf, der gleichzeitig auch Teil der Befestigungseinrichtung 8 zum Befestigen der Synchronisationsstange 7 mit dem drehbaren Teil 5 bildet. Erkennbar sind zwei Arretierelemente 14a und 14b, welche durch eine Verschwenkbewegung des Hebels 17 jeweils in Richtung Y aufspreizbar sind, wodurch eine klemmende Verbindung zwischen der Synchronisationsstange 7 und dem drehbaren Teil 5 herbeigeführt wird. Mit dem Bezugszeichen 13 ist eine Abdeckung gekennzeichnet, welche relativ zur Synchronisationsstange 7 verschiebbar gelagert ist. In einem ersten Montageschritt werden also die beiden in der Lösestellung befindlichen Arretierelemente 14a, 14b in die Führung 9 des drehbaren Teiles 5 eingeführt, so wie es in Fig. 5b dargestellt ist. Solange der Hebel 17 nicht betätigt wurde, kann auch die Abdeckung 13 durch den abstehenden Hebel 17 nicht bestimmungsgemäß über den verbleibenden Teil der Befestigungseinrichtung 8 positioniert werden. Durch Kippen des Hebels 17 werden die beiden Arretierelemente 14a und 14b innerhalb der Führung 9 des drehbaren Teiles 5 aufgespreizt, woraufhin der Hebel 17 eine wie in Fig. 5c gezeigte Lage einnimmt. Der Hebel 17 in Fig. 5c liegt nun an einer Außenfläche der Synchronisationsstange 7 an. Nur in dieser Schwenklage des Hebels 17 kann die Abdeckung 13 ordnungsgemäß über den restlichen Teil der Befestigungseinrichtung 8 positioniert werden, so wie es in Fig. 5d dargestellt ist. Die Sperrvorrichtung verhindert ein Verbinden der Synchronisationsstange 7 im Sperrzustand, sodass eine unsachgemäße Montage von vornherein ausgeschlossen wird. Fig. 5a to 5d show a further embodiment of a locking device 12, which in the locked state prevents proper installation of the synchronization rod 7 with the rotatable part 5 of the adjusting device 3a and 3b. In the figure shown, the locking device 12 has a pivotally mounted lever 17 which at the same time also forms part of the fastening device 8 for fastening the synchronization rod 7 to the rotatable part 5. Visible are two locking elements 14a and 14b, which are spreadable by a pivoting movement of the lever 17 in the direction Y, whereby a clamping connection between the synchronization rod 7 and the rotatable member 5 is brought about. By the reference numeral 13, a cover is marked, which is mounted relative to the synchronization rod 7 slidably. In a first assembly step, therefore, the two locking elements 14a, 14b located in the release position are inserted into the guide 9 of the rotatable part 5, as shown in FIG Fig. 5b is shown. As long as the lever 17 has not been actuated, the cover 13 can not be positioned as intended by the protruding lever 17 over the remaining part of the fastening device 8. By tilting the lever 17, the two locking elements 14 a and 14 b are spread within the guide 9 of the rotatable member 5, whereupon the lever 17 is a as in Fig. 5c shown location occupies. The lever 17 in Fig. 5c now abuts an outer surface of the synchronization rod 7. Only in this pivotal position of the lever 17, the cover 13 can be properly positioned over the remaining part of the fastening device 8, as it is in Fig. 5d is shown. The locking device prevents a connection of the synchronization rod 7 in the locked state, so that an improper installation is excluded from the outset.

Erst nach bewusster Überführung der Sperrvorrichtung in einen Freigabezustand kann die bestimmungsgemäße Montage ausgeführt bzw. ordnungsgemäß abgeschlossen werden.Only after deliberate transfer of the locking device in a release state, the intended installation can be performed or properly completed.

Auch sei angemerkt, dass die vorgeschlagene Synchronisationsvorrichtung 6 auch zur Stabilisierung des Laufverhaltens einer in einem Möbelkorpus 2 verfahrbaren Schublade eingesetzt werden kann, wobei die Schublade an gegenüberliegenden Seiten jeweils wenigstens ein Zahnrad in der Funktion der drehbaren Teile 5 aufweist, welche mit einer korrespondierenden Zahnstange kämmen. Der erwünschte Gleichlauf der beiden Zahnräder kann in Montagelage über die vorgeschlagene Synchronisationsvorrichtung 6 herbeigeführt werden.It should also be noted that the proposed synchronization device 6 can also be used to stabilize the running behavior of a movable in a furniture body 2 drawer, wherein the drawer has on opposite sides in each case at least one gear in the function of the rotatable parts 5, which mesh with a corresponding rack , The desired synchronization of the two gears can be brought about in the mounting position on the proposed synchronization device 6.

Claims (7)

  1. A synchronization device (6) for moving a movable furniture part (2a), including:
    - a first actuating device (3a) and at least one second actuating device (3b) which are provided for moving the movable furniture part (2a) in the mounted condition on an item of furniture (1), wherein the first actuating device (3a) and the second actuating device (3b) each have a pivotable portion (5),
    - a synchronization rod (7) for transmitting a synchronous movement of the pivotable portions (5) of the at least two actuating devices (3a, 3b),
    - at least one fastening device (8) by which the synchronization rod (7) can be releasably connected to at least one of the pivotable portions (5) of the first and second actuating device (3a, 3b), wherein the at least one pivotable portion (5) has a guide (9) for fastening and receiving the synchronization rod (7), and wherein the fastening device (8) includes a releasable locking device (12) which, in a locking condition, prevents a connection of the synchronization rod (7) to the at least one pivotable portion (5), wherein the synchronization rod (7) can be inserted within a, preferably U-shaped, guide (9) of one of the actuating devices (3a, 3b) and can be clamped therein,
    - wherein the locking device (12), without prior actuation by an operator, is in the locking condition, wherein the locking device (12) includes a handle element (10) to be actuated by a person and at least one arresting element (14) which can be moved by the handle element (10), the arresting element (14) can be released and locked relative to the guide (9) of the at least one pivotable portion (5) and prevents, in the locking condition, a connection of the synchronization rod (7) to the guide (9) of the pivotable portion (5), and can be moved into a release condition by an actuation of the handle element (10), so that the synchronization rod (7), after prepositioning, can be locked relative to the guide (9) of the pivotable portion (5) of the actuating device (3a, 3b),
    characterized in that
    - the arresting element (14) is substantially wedge-shaped and is movably-mounted relative to the synchronization rod (7), wherein the arresting element (14) is displaceably mounted in a longitudinal direction of the synchronization rod (7),
    - the arresting element (14) can be acted upon by a spring device (15) in a direction of the locking condition or is permanently acted upon by the spring device (15) in the direction of the locking condition, and
    - the handle element (10) is configured as a slider, wherein the arresting element (14) can be moved into the release condition by an actuation of the slider.
  2. A synchronization device (6) according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that the handle element (10) is configured as a pivotally mounted lever (17), wherein the at least one arresting element (14) can be clampingly fixed on or in the guide (9) by an actuation of the lever.
  3. The synchronization device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least two arresting elements (14a, 14b) are provided which can be moved into a clamping position by an actuation of the handle element (10), so that the synchronization rod (7) can be fixed relative to the guide (9).
  4. The synchronization device according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the fastening device (8) is configured such that the synchronization rod (7) can also be connected to the pivotable portion (5) of one of the actuating devices (3a, 3b) when the pivotable portion (5) has already been pre-mounted to a sidewall of a furniture carcass (2).
  5. The synchronization device according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fastening device (8) includes a cover portion (13) which can only be positioned over the fastening device (8) when the synchronization rod (7) is duly connected to at least one of the two actuating devices (3a, 3b), wherein it is preferably provided that the cover portion (13) is displaceably mounted relative to the synchronization rod (7).
  6. An item of furniture with at least one synchronization device according to one of the claims 1 to 5.
  7. The item of furniture according to claim 6, characterized in that the two actuating devices (3a, 3b) are mounted to opposing sidewalls of a furniture carcass (2), wherein a movement of the two actuating devices (3a, 3b) can be synchronized by the synchronization rod (7).
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