EP2712998B1 - Motion device for a mobile element of a furniture - Google Patents

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EP2712998B1
EP2712998B1 EP13004634.5A EP13004634A EP2712998B1 EP 2712998 B1 EP2712998 B1 EP 2712998B1 EP 13004634 A EP13004634 A EP 13004634A EP 2712998 B1 EP2712998 B1 EP 2712998B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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  • the invention relates to a movement device for a movable furniture part, in particular a furniture flap, door or drawer or the like, with an actuator and an output drive for the movable furniture part which can be driven by the actuator and which has at least one output part which can be connected to the movable furniture part, one between the actuator and the output device switched on clutch device is provided, with detection means being provided which cause the clutch device to assume a neutral position uncoupling the output from the actuator in at least one end position of the output and the detection means being assigned to a decoupler which can be controlled by the detection means in this way, that when the output position is reached, the output and actuator can be uncoupled.
  • Movement devices of this type for movable furniture parts in which a coupling device is arranged between the actuator and the output, have been known for some time.
  • the coupling device ensures that the movable furniture part can be moved in two different ways.
  • the movable furniture part is actuated, in particular by means of a motor, by means of the actuator, for example in the case of a furniture flap or drawer, between the open and closed positions.
  • the actuator If the coupling is ineffective, the actuator and output are separated and the movable furniture part can be moved manually. This is particularly important if the actuator is defective or not operational due to a power failure is.
  • the movable furniture part is in one of its end positions, which can be the open or closed position in the case of a furniture flap or drawer, manual movement of the movable furniture part should be possible in the event of a power failure or a defect in the actuator.
  • a movement device with the features defined in the preamble of claim 1 is from the document US 5 878 530 A known.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a movement device of the type mentioned, which is simple in construction, can be operated reliably and is relatively insensitive to interference.
  • the movement device is characterized in that the decoupler is formed by the actuator itself, which is designed as a reversing drive, which can optionally be switched between counterclockwise and clockwise rotation, the uncoupling being effected in the end position by reversing the direction of rotation of the actuator.
  • the movable furniture part can be opened and closed in two different ways.
  • actuating opening or closing of the actuator is possible, wherein the opening movement from the closed position to the fully open position and vice versa can preferably be carried out completely by actuators.
  • An important aspect is that in at least one end position of the movable furniture part, in particular in both end positions, actuator and output via the detection means controlled be separated. This makes it possible to have a movable one in the closed and / or open position Moving the furniture part manually, which means that opening and / or closing is always possible even in the event of a power failure or a defect in the actuator.
  • the detection means are assigned to a decoupler which can be controlled by the detection means in such a way that when the output position is reached, the output drive can be uncoupled from the actuator.
  • the detection means expediently generate a signal, for example a position signal, which can then be transmitted to the decoupler directly by suitable signal transmission or with the interposition of a control device.
  • the signal transmission can be wire-based or wireless.
  • the wireless signal transmission can be carried out by means of radio or infrared signals.
  • the decoupler is also formed by the actuator itself, which is designed as a reversing drive, which can optionally be switched between counterclockwise and clockwise rotation, the uncoupling in the end position being effected by reversing the direction of rotation of the actuator. It is therefore possible for the detection means to generate a position signal when an end position is reached, which causes the actuator to reverse the direction of rotation, thereby disengaging or uncoupling and thus separation of actuator and output takes place.
  • the detection means are integrated in the actuator and detect a parameter which changes due to the increase in resistance when the output position is reached and which acts on the actuator.
  • a parameter can be, for example, a changing torque that suddenly increases when the end position is reached.
  • the detection means are assigned to the driven part and are designed to emit control signals to control the decoupler, in particular the actuator.
  • the detection means have at least one sensor, a torque sensor preferably being provided in the case of integration of the detection means in the actuator or a position sensor in the case of the detection means assigned to the driven part.
  • a proximity sensor can be used as the position sensor.
  • a reed switch for example, can be used as a proximity sensor.
  • the coupling device has at least one output wheel which is coupled to the output in a coupling position or uncoupled from the output in the neutral position.
  • two output wheels are provided, of which one is coupled to the output and the other is uncoupled from the output in the coupling position depending on a drive direction of the actuator.
  • the coupling device has at least one input wheel which can be coupled or coupled to the actuator and which can be connected or connected to the at least one output wheel via driving means in such a way that an engagement movement of the at least one output wheel towards the output with starting from the neutral position subsequent coupling takes place.
  • the driver means therefore expediently act between the input wheel and the at least one output wheel, an adjusting movement transmitted by the driver means taking place for engaging or disengaging the at least one output wheel with the output.
  • the input wheel is always coupled to the actuator.
  • the at least one output wheel is rotatably mounted on a swivel part, and the infeed movement for engaging takes place via a swivel movement of the swivel part.
  • both are expediently rotatably mounted on the swivel part.
  • the swivel path of the swivel part can be limited by stop surfaces.
  • the driver means have at least one frictional engagement element, the force transmission between the input wheel and the output wheel to bring about the infeed movement via a frictional engagement he follows.
  • the frictional engagement element can be pressed against the input wheel, for example, by means of the spring force.
  • a spring-loaded pressure piece can be used for this.
  • the frictional engagement element expediently sits on the swivel part.
  • a force transmission could also take place by means of a positive connection, for example by latching means.
  • the coupling device is designed as a gear wheel coupling, both the at least one input wheel and the at least one output wheel being designed as gear wheels.
  • the actuator is designed as an electric motor, in particular a servo or stepper motor.
  • fluid-operated actuators could also be used.
  • the Figures 1 to 6 show a preferred embodiment of the movement device 11 according to the invention.
  • the movement device 11 is used to drive a movable Furniture part. This can be, for example, a furniture flap, a door, a drawer or the like.
  • the movement device 11 has an actuator 12, which is designed as an electric motor in the example.
  • the actuator 12 is designed as a reversing drive, which can be switched between left and right rotation.
  • the actuator 12 has a rotationally drivable drive shaft 13 on which a drive worm 14 is rotatably mounted, that is to say when the drive shaft 13 rotates.
  • the movement device 11 further comprises an output, which can be driven by the actuator 12 and is coupled to the movable furniture part.
  • the output includes an output gear 16 which is designed as a gear.
  • the output can comprise, for example, an actuating arm which can be pivoted and which is connected on the one hand to the driven wheel and on the other hand to the furniture flap.
  • a coupling device 15 is also provided, which interacts both with the actuator 12 and with the output and is arranged between the actuator 12 and the output, in particular its output wheel 16.
  • the driven wheel 16 and the components of the clutch device 15 are mounted on a clutch carrier 17, the driven wheel 16 being mounted on the clutch carrier 17 so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation.
  • the coupling device 15 comprises an input wheel 18 which is designed as a worm wheel and is constantly in engagement with the drive worm 14. A rotary drive movement of the actuator 12 is thus always translated into a rotational movement of the input wheel 18 via the drive worm 14.
  • the input wheel 18 is mounted in a rotationally fixed manner on a rotary shaft 19 which is rotatably fastened to the clutch carrier 17. The rotary movement transmitted by the drive worm 14 is therefore transmitted to the rotary shaft 19 via the input wheel 18.
  • a worm wheel 20 is also rotatably mounted, which preferably has a larger diameter than the input wheel 18.
  • the worm wheel 20 is also moved, i.e. rotates synchronously with the input wheel 18.
  • the coupling device further comprises two output wheels 21a, 21b, which are each also designed as gear wheels.
  • the output wheels 21a, 21b are each rotatably mounted on a swivel part 22 and are constantly in engagement with the worm wheel 20, which means that they are rotated by the latter.
  • the pivot part is pivotally mounted about a pivot axis on the coupling carrier 17.
  • the swivel part 22 comprises two bracket parts 23a, 23b which are arranged above and below the two gear wheels mounted on the rotary shaft 19.
  • the output wheels 21a, 21b are likewise arranged between the two bracket parts 23a, 23b and are each rotatably mounted on an axis of rotation 24a, 24b, which in turn are fastened on the one hand to the upper and on the other hand to the lower bracket part 23a, 23b.
  • the swivel path of the swivel part 22 is limited by two swivel stops 26a, 26b arranged on the coupling support 17.
  • Driver means 25 are arranged on the upper bracket part 23a and ensure that one of the two output wheels 21a is in each case delivered to the driven wheel 16 depending on the direction of rotation of the actuator 12.
  • the driver means comprise a pressure piece 28 which is spring-loaded by means of a compression spring 27, the underside of which is designed as a contact surface 29 and is pressed by means of the compression spring in frictional engagement with the input wheel 18.
  • the compression spring 27 is supported on the one hand on an end face of a hollow cylindrical receiving part 30, which in turn is attached to the top of the upper bracket part 23a.
  • the compression spring 27 and the pressure piece 28 pass through the upper bracket part 23a via a through hole.
  • Detection means 31 are shown, which cause the coupling device 15 to assume a neutral position 32 that uncouples the output from the actuator 12 in at least one end position of the output.
  • the detection means 31 comprise a sensor 33, for example arranged on the coupling carrier 17, which is designed, for example, as a proximity sensor, in particular as a reed switch.
  • a magnet 34 On the outer circumference of the driven wheel 16 there is a magnet 34 on the end face, which in the end position of the movable furniture part, that is to say in the closed and / or open position, is in the effective range of the reed switch and activates it.
  • the reed switch outputs a position signal, which is transmitted directly or via a control device to the actuator, which is caused to reverse the direction of rotation.
  • Figure 4 shows the neutral position 32 of the coupling device, which is present when the movable furniture part is in the closed or open position.
  • both output wheels 21a, 21b are uncoupled from the driven wheel 16, the actuator 12 is therefore uncoupled from the driven.
  • the movable furniture part can be opened or closed manually. This is advantageous if the actuator 12 is not functional due to a power failure or a defect.
  • the movable furniture part thus remains movable so that, for example, access to a furniture compartment is possible.
  • the actuator is started from the in Figure 4 shown neutral position 32 activated.
  • the magnet 34 activates the reed switch, which emits a position signal, causing the actuator 12 to reverse its direction of rotation.
  • the swivel part is swiveled away from the driven wheel 16 until the neutral position 32 is reached via the frictional connection between the pressure piece and the input wheel 18.
  • An important aspect is that there is an overtaking function in the actuating opening or closing movement.
  • the user can open or close the movable furniture part faster than is possible with the actuator 12.
  • the driven wheel 16 is rotated faster than the output wheel 21a, 21b which is currently in engagement with it, as a result of which it deflects outwards via the pivotability of the pivoting part 22.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Bewegungsvorrichtung für ein bewegbares Möbelteil, insbesondere Möbelklappe, Tür oder Schublade oder dergleichen, mit einem Stellantrieb und einem durch den Stellantrieb antreibbaren Abtrieb für das bewegliche Möbelteil, der wenigstens ein mit dem bewegbaren Möbelteil verbindbares Abtriebsteil aufweist, wobei eine zwischen dem Stellantrieb und dem Abtrieb eingeschaltete Kupplungseinrichtung vorgesehen ist, wobei Erfassungsmittel vorgesehen sind, die hervorrufen, dass die Kupplungseinrichtung in wenigstens einer Endstellung des Abtriebs eine den Abtrieb vom Stellantrieb abkuppelnde Neutralstellung einnimmt und wobei die Erfassungsmittel einem Auskuppler zugeordnet sind, der von den Erfassungsmitteln derart ansteuerbar ist, dass bei Erreichen der Endstellung des Abtriebs ein Entkuppeln von Abtrieb und Stellantrieb herbeiführbar ist.The invention relates to a movement device for a movable furniture part, in particular a furniture flap, door or drawer or the like, with an actuator and an output drive for the movable furniture part which can be driven by the actuator and which has at least one output part which can be connected to the movable furniture part, one between the actuator and the output device switched on clutch device is provided, with detection means being provided which cause the clutch device to assume a neutral position uncoupling the output from the actuator in at least one end position of the output and the detection means being assigned to a decoupler which can be controlled by the detection means in this way, that when the output position is reached, the output and actuator can be uncoupled.

Derartige Bewegungsvorrichtungen für bewegbare Möbelteile, bei denen zwischen Stellantrieb und Abtrieb eine Kupplungseinrichtung angeordnet ist, sind bereits seit längerem bekannt.Movement devices of this type for movable furniture parts, in which a coupling device is arranged between the actuator and the output, have been known for some time.

Die Kupplungseinrichtung sorgt dafür, dass das bewegbare Möbelteil auf zwei unterschiedliche Arten bewegt werden kann. Bei wirksamer Kupplung wird das bewegbare Möbelteil aktuorisch, insbesondere motorisch mittels des Stellantriebs angetrieben, beispielsweise im Falle einer Möbelklappe oder Schublade zwischen der Offen- und Schließstellung bewegt. Bei unwirksamer Kupplung sind Stellantrieb und Abtrieb voneinander getrennt und das bewegbare Möbelteil kann manuell bewegt werden. Dies ist vor allem dann wichtig, wenn der Stellantrieb defekt oder in Folge eines Energieausfalls nicht betriebsfähig ist. Insbesondere falls sich das bewegbare Möbelteil in einer seiner Endstellungen befindet, die im Falle einer Möbelklappe oder Schublade die Offen- oder Schließstellung sein kann, sollte bei Energieausfall oder Defekt des Stellantriebs eine manuelle Bewegung des bewegbaren Möbelteils möglich sein.The coupling device ensures that the movable furniture part can be moved in two different ways. When the coupling is effective, the movable furniture part is actuated, in particular by means of a motor, by means of the actuator, for example in the case of a furniture flap or drawer, between the open and closed positions. If the coupling is ineffective, the actuator and output are separated and the movable furniture part can be moved manually. This is particularly important if the actuator is defective or not operational due to a power failure is. In particular, if the movable furniture part is in one of its end positions, which can be the open or closed position in the case of a furniture flap or drawer, manual movement of the movable furniture part should be possible in the event of a power failure or a defect in the actuator.

Eine Bewegungsvorrichtung mit den im Oberbegiff des Anspruchs 1 definierten Merkmalen ist aus dem Dokument US 5 878 530 A bekannt.A movement device with the features defined in the preamble of claim 1 is from the document US 5 878 530 A known.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Bewegungsvorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die einfach aufgebaut ist, zuverlässig bedienbar und relativ unempfindlich gegen Störeinflüsse ist.The object of the invention is to provide a movement device of the type mentioned, which is simple in construction, can be operated reliably and is relatively insensitive to interference.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Bewegungsvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des unabhängigen Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen dargestellt.This object is achieved by a movement device with the features of independent claim 1. Further developments of the invention are presented in the subclaims.

Die erfindungsgemäße Bewegungsvorrichtung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass der Auskuppler vom Stellantrieb selber gebildet ist, der als reversierender Antrieb ausgebildet ist, der wahlweise zwischen Links- und Rechtslauf umschaltbar ist, wobei das Entkuppeln in der Endstellung durch eine Drehrichtungsumkehr des Stellantriebs erfolgt.The movement device according to the invention is characterized in that the decoupler is formed by the actuator itself, which is designed as a reversing drive, which can optionally be switched between counterclockwise and clockwise rotation, the uncoupling being effected in the end position by reversing the direction of rotation of the actuator.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Kupplungseinrichtung lässt sich das bewegbare Möbelteil auf zwei unterschiedliche Arten Öffnen und Schließen. Zum einen ist ein aktuorisches Öffnen oder Schließen des Stellantriebs möglich, wobei vorzugsweise die Öffnungsbewegung von der Schließstellung in die vollständige Offenstellung und umgekehrt komplett aktuorisch erfolgen kann. Ein wichtiger Aspekt ist, dass in wenigstens einer Endstellung des bewegbaren Möbelteils, insbesondere in beiden Endstellungen, Stellantrieb und Abtrieb über die Erfassungsmittel gesteuert getrennt werden. Dadurch ist es möglich, ein in der Schließ- und/oder Offenstellung befindliches bewegbares Möbelteil manuell zu bewegen, wodurch ein Öffnen- und/oder Schließen auch bei Stromausfall oder Defekt des Stellantriebs in jedem Fall möglich ist. Beim Öffnen- und/oder Schließen des bewegbaren Möbelteils ist es von Vorteil, dass nicht zunächst ausgekuppelt werden muss, d.h. der Stellantrieb vom Abtrieb aktiv durch Handhabe des Benutzers getrennt werden muss, wie es beispielsweise bei einer Überlastkupplung der Fall ist, sondern die manuelle Bewegung ist ohne zusätzlichen Kraftaufwand durchführbar da das bewegbare Möbelteil bereits abgekuppelt ist, wenn die manuelle Bewegung eingeleitet wird.By means of the coupling device according to the invention, the movable furniture part can be opened and closed in two different ways. On the one hand, actuating opening or closing of the actuator is possible, wherein the opening movement from the closed position to the fully open position and vice versa can preferably be carried out completely by actuators. An important aspect is that in at least one end position of the movable furniture part, in particular in both end positions, actuator and output via the detection means controlled be separated. This makes it possible to have a movable one in the closed and / or open position Moving the furniture part manually, which means that opening and / or closing is always possible even in the event of a power failure or a defect in the actuator. When opening and / or closing the movable furniture part, it is advantageous that it does not first have to be disengaged, ie the actuator has to be actively separated from the output by the user's hand, as is the case with an overload clutch, for example, but manual movement can be carried out without additional effort since the movable furniture part is already uncoupled when the manual movement is initiated.

Erfindungsgemäß sind die Erfassungsmittel einem Auskuppler zugeordnet, der von den Erfassungsmitteln derart ansteuerbar ist, dass bei Erreichung der Endstellung des Abtriebs ein Entkuppeln des Abtriebs vom Stellantrieb herbeiführbar ist. Zweckmäßigerweise erzeugen die Erfassungsmittel bei Erreichung des Abtriebs ein Signal, beispielsweise Positionssignal, dass dann durch geeignete Signalübertragung direkt oder unter Zwischenschaltung einer Steuereinrichtung an den Auskuppler übertragbar ist. Die Signalübertragung kann leitungsgestützt oder drahtlos erfolgen. Die drahtlose Signalübertragung kann mittels Funk- oder Infrarot-Signalen durchgeführt werden.According to the invention, the detection means are assigned to a decoupler which can be controlled by the detection means in such a way that when the output position is reached, the output drive can be uncoupled from the actuator. When the output is reached, the detection means expediently generate a signal, for example a position signal, which can then be transmitted to the decoupler directly by suitable signal transmission or with the interposition of a control device. The signal transmission can be wire-based or wireless. The wireless signal transmission can be carried out by means of radio or infrared signals.

Erfindungsgemäß ist weiterhin der Auskuppler vom Stellantrieb selber gebildet, der als reversierender Antrieb ausgebildet ist, der wahlweise zwischen Links- und Rechtslauf umschaltbar ist, wobei das Entkuppeln in der Endstellung durch eine Drehrichtungsumkehr des Stellantriebs erfolgt. Es ist also möglich, dass die Erfassungsmittel bei Erreichung einer Endstellung ein Positionssignal erzeugen, dass den Stellantrieb zu einer Drehrichtungsumkehr veranlasst, wodurch ein Auskuppeln bzw. Entkuppeln und damit Trennung von Stellantrieb und Abtrieb erfolgt.According to the invention, the decoupler is also formed by the actuator itself, which is designed as a reversing drive, which can optionally be switched between counterclockwise and clockwise rotation, the uncoupling in the end position being effected by reversing the direction of rotation of the actuator. It is therefore possible for the detection means to generate a position signal when an end position is reached, which causes the actuator to reverse the direction of rotation, thereby disengaging or uncoupling and thus separation of actuator and output takes place.

Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung sind die Erfassungsmittel in den Stellantrieb integriert und erfassen eine aufgrund der Erhöhung des Widerstands beim Erreichen der Endstellung des Abtriebs sich ändernde, auf den Stellantrieb wirkende Kenngröße. Eine solche Kenngröße kann beispielsweise ein sich änderndes Drehmoment sein, das bei Erreichung der Endstellung sprunghaft größer wird. Alternativ wäre auch die Messung der Geschwindigkeit einer Antriebswelle des Stellantriebs oder die Messung der Verzögerung bzw. Bremswirkung an der Antriebswelle möglich.In a development of the invention, the detection means are integrated in the actuator and detect a parameter which changes due to the increase in resistance when the output position is reached and which acts on the actuator. Such a parameter can be, for example, a changing torque that suddenly increases when the end position is reached. Alternatively, it would also be possible to measure the speed of a drive shaft of the actuator or to measure the deceleration or braking effect on the drive shaft.

In besonders bevorzugter Weise sind die Erfassungsmittel dem Abtriebsteil zugeordnet und zur Abgabe von Steuersignalen zu Ansteuerung des Auskupplers, insbesondere Stellantriebs, ausgestaltet.In a particularly preferred manner, the detection means are assigned to the driven part and are designed to emit control signals to control the decoupler, in particular the actuator.

Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung weisen die Erfassungsmittel wenigstens einen Sensor auf, wobei vorzugsweise im Falle der Integration der Erfassungsmittel in den Stellantrieb ein Drehmomentsensor oder im Falle der dem Abtriebsteil zugeordneten Erfassungsmitteln ein Positionssensor vorgesehen ist. Als Positionssensor kann beispielsweise ein Näherungssensor verwendet werden. Als Näherungssensor lässt sich beispielsweise ein Reed-Schalter einsetzen.In a development of the invention, the detection means have at least one sensor, a torque sensor preferably being provided in the case of integration of the detection means in the actuator or a position sensor in the case of the detection means assigned to the driven part. For example, a proximity sensor can be used as the position sensor. A reed switch, for example, can be used as a proximity sensor.

Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung weist die Kupplungseinrichtung wenigstens ein Ausgangsrad auf, das in einer Kupplungsstellung mit dem Abtrieb gekuppelt oder in der Neutralstellung vom Abtrieb abgekuppelt ist.In a further development of the invention, the coupling device has at least one output wheel which is coupled to the output in a coupling position or uncoupled from the output in the neutral position.

In besonders bevorzugter Weise sind zwei Ausgangsräder vorgesehen, von denen in der Kupplungsstellung in Abhängigkeit von einer Antriebsrichtung des Stellantriebs jeweils eines mit dem Abtrieb gekuppelt und das andere vom Abtrieb abgekuppelt ist.In a particularly preferred manner, two output wheels are provided, of which one is coupled to the output and the other is uncoupled from the output in the coupling position depending on a drive direction of the actuator.

Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung weist die Kupplungseinrichtung wenigstens ein mit dem Stellantrieb kuppelbares oder gekuppeltes Eingangsrad auf, das mit dem wenigstens einen Ausgangsrad über Mitnehmermittel derart verbindbar oder verbunden ist, dass zum Einkuppeln ausgehend von der Neutralstellung eine Zustellbewegung des wenigstens einen Ausgangsrads hin zum Abtrieb mit anschließendem Einkuppeln stattfindet. Zweckmäßigerweise wirken die Mitnehmermittel also zwischen dem Eingangsrad und dem wenigstens einen Ausgangsrad, wobei zum Ein- oder Auskuppeln des wenigstens einen Ausgangsrads mit dem Abtrieb eine durch die Mitnehmermittel übertragene Stellbewegung stattfindet.In a further development of the invention, the coupling device has at least one input wheel which can be coupled or coupled to the actuator and which can be connected or connected to the at least one output wheel via driving means in such a way that an engagement movement of the at least one output wheel towards the output with starting from the neutral position subsequent coupling takes place. The driver means therefore expediently act between the input wheel and the at least one output wheel, an adjusting movement transmitted by the driver means taking place for engaging or disengaging the at least one output wheel with the output.

Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist das Eingangsrad stets mit dem Stellantrieb gekuppelt.In a development of the invention, the input wheel is always coupled to the actuator.

Es ist möglich, dass das wenigstens eine Ausgangsrad an einem Schwenkteil drehbar gelagert ist, und die Zustellbewegung zum Einkupppeln über eine Schwenkbewegung des Schwenkteils erfolgt. Im Falle von zwei Ausgangrädern werden zweckmäßigerweise beide an dem Schwenkteil drehbar gelagert. Der Schwenkweg des Schwenkteils kann durch Anschlagflächen begrenzt werden.It is possible that the at least one output wheel is rotatably mounted on a swivel part, and the infeed movement for engaging takes place via a swivel movement of the swivel part. In the case of two output wheels, both are expediently rotatably mounted on the swivel part. The swivel path of the swivel part can be limited by stop surfaces.

Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung weisen die Mitnehmermittel wenigstens ein Reibschlusselement auf, wobei die Kraftübertragung zwischen dem Eingangsrad und dem Ausgangsrad zu Herbeiführung der Zustellbewegung über einen Reibschluss erfolgt. Das Reibschlusselement kann beispielsweise mittels Feder der Federkraft an das Eingangsrad gedrückt werden. Hierzu kann beispielsweise ein federbelastetes Druckstück eingesetzt werden. Zweckmäßigerweise sitzt das Reibschlusselement am Schwenkteil. Als Alternative zum Reibschluss zwischen Eingangsrad und Ausgangsrad könnte auch eine Kraftübertragung mittels Formschluss, beispielsweise durch Rastmittel erfolgen.
Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist die Kupplungseinrichtung als Zahnrad-Kupplung ausgebildet, wobei sowohl das wenigstens eine Eingangsrad als auch das wenigstens eine Ausgangsrad als Zahnräder ausgebildet sind.
Prinzipiell wären jedoch auch andere Arten von Kraftübertragungsmitteln einsetzbar, beispielsweise könnte zwischen dem Stellantrieb und dem Abtrieb ein Riemengetriebe angeordnet sein.
Bei einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist der Stellantrieb als Elektromotor, insbesondere Servo- oder Schrittmotor, ausgebildet. Prinzipiell wären auch fluidisch betriebene Stellantriebe einsetzbar.In a further development of the invention, the driver means have at least one frictional engagement element, the force transmission between the input wheel and the output wheel to bring about the infeed movement via a frictional engagement he follows. The frictional engagement element can be pressed against the input wheel, for example, by means of the spring force. For example, a spring-loaded pressure piece can be used for this. The frictional engagement element expediently sits on the swivel part. As an alternative to the frictional connection between the input wheel and the output wheel, a force transmission could also take place by means of a positive connection, for example by latching means.
In a further development of the invention, the coupling device is designed as a gear wheel coupling, both the at least one input wheel and the at least one output wheel being designed as gear wheels.
In principle, however, other types of power transmission means could also be used, for example a belt transmission could be arranged between the actuator and the output.
In a development of the invention, the actuator is designed as an electric motor, in particular a servo or stepper motor. In principle, fluid-operated actuators could also be used.

Ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und wird im Folgenden näher erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigen:

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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels der erfindungsgemäßen Bewegungsvorrichtung,
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eine Draufsicht auf die Bewegungsvorrichtung von Figur 1, wobei die Kupplungsstellung die Neutralstellung einnimmt,
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eine Draufsicht auf die Bewegungsvorrichtung von Figur 1, wobei die Kupplungseinrichtung eine erste Kupplungsstellung einnimmt und
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eine Draufsicht auf die Bewegungsvorrichtung von Figur 1, wobei die Kopplungseinrichtung eine zweite Kupplungsstellung einnimmt.
A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and is explained in more detail below. The drawing shows:
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2 shows a perspective illustration of a preferred exemplary embodiment of the movement device according to the invention,
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a section through the movement device of Figure 1 along the line II-II Figure 4 .
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an enlarged view of the detail X from Figure 2 .
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a plan view of the movement device of Figure 1 , with the clutch position in the neutral position,
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a plan view of the movement device of Figure 1 , wherein the coupling device assumes a first coupling position and
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a plan view of the movement device of Figure 1 , wherein the coupling device assumes a second coupling position.

Die Figuren 1 bis 6 zeigen ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Bewegungsvorrichtung 11. Die Bewegungsvorrichtung 11 dient zum Antreiben eines bewegbaren Möbelteils. Dies können beispielsweise eine Möbelklappe, eine Tür, eine Schublade oder dergleichen sein.The Figures 1 to 6 show a preferred embodiment of the movement device 11 according to the invention. The movement device 11 is used to drive a movable Furniture part. This can be, for example, a furniture flap, a door, a drawer or the like.

Die Bewegungsvorrichtung 11 besitzt einen Stellantrieb 12, der im Beispielsfall als Elektromotor ausgebildet ist. Der Stellantrieb 12 ist als reversierender Antrieb ausgebildet, der wahlweise zwischen Links- und Rechtslauf umschaltbar ist. Der Stellantrieb 12 besitzt eine rotatorisch antreibbare Antriebswelle 13, auf der eine Antriebsschnecke 14 drehfest gelagert ist, also bei der Rotationsbewegung der Antriebswelle 13 mit rotiert wird.The movement device 11 has an actuator 12, which is designed as an electric motor in the example. The actuator 12 is designed as a reversing drive, which can be switched between left and right rotation. The actuator 12 has a rotationally drivable drive shaft 13 on which a drive worm 14 is rotatably mounted, that is to say when the drive shaft 13 rotates.

Die Bewegungsvorrichtung 11 umfasst ferner einen Abtrieb, der durch den Stellantrieb 12 antreibbar ist und mit dem bewegbaren Möbelteil gekoppelt ist. Der Abtrieb umfasst ein Abtriebsrad 16 das als Zahnrad ausgebildet ist. Im Falle eines als Möbelklappe ausgebildeten bewegbaren Möbelteils kann der Abtrieb beispielsweise einen schwenkbeweglich antreibbaren Stellarm umfassen, der einerseits mit dem Abtriebsrad und andererseits mit der Möbelklappe verbunden ist.The movement device 11 further comprises an output, which can be driven by the actuator 12 and is coupled to the movable furniture part. The output includes an output gear 16 which is designed as a gear. In the case of a movable furniture part designed as a furniture flap, the output can comprise, for example, an actuating arm which can be pivoted and which is connected on the one hand to the driven wheel and on the other hand to the furniture flap.

Es ist ferner eine Kupplungseinrichtung 15 vorgesehen, die sowohl mit dem Stellantrieb 12 als auch mit dem Abtrieb zusammenwirkt und zwischen dem Stellantrieb 12 und dem Abtrieb, insbesondere dessen Abtriebsrad 16 angeordnet ist. Das Abtriebsrad 16 und die Komponenten der Kupplungseinrichtung 15 sind an einem Kupplungsträger 17 gelagert, wobei das Abtriebsrad 16 um eine Drehachse drehbar am Kupplungsträger 17 montiert ist.A coupling device 15 is also provided, which interacts both with the actuator 12 and with the output and is arranged between the actuator 12 and the output, in particular its output wheel 16. The driven wheel 16 and the components of the clutch device 15 are mounted on a clutch carrier 17, the driven wheel 16 being mounted on the clutch carrier 17 so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation.

Die Kupplungseinrichtung 15 umfasst ein Eingangsrad 18, das als Schneckenrad ausgebildete ist und ständig in Eingriff mit der Antriebssschnecke 14 steht. Eine rotatorische Antriebsbewegung des Stellantriebs 12 wird also stets über die Antriebsschnecke 14 in eine rotatorische Bewegung des Eingangsrads 18 übersetzt. Das Eingangsrad 18 ist drehfest an einer am Kupplungsträger 17 drehbar befestigten Drehwelle 19 montiert. Die von der Antriebsschnecke 14 übertragene Drehbewegung wird also über das Eingangsrad 18 auf die Drehwelle 19 übertragen.The coupling device 15 comprises an input wheel 18 which is designed as a worm wheel and is constantly in engagement with the drive worm 14. A rotary drive movement of the actuator 12 is thus always translated into a rotational movement of the input wheel 18 via the drive worm 14. The input wheel 18 is mounted in a rotationally fixed manner on a rotary shaft 19 which is rotatably fastened to the clutch carrier 17. The rotary movement transmitted by the drive worm 14 is therefore transmitted to the rotary shaft 19 via the input wheel 18.

Auf der Drehwelle 19 ist ferner ein Schneckenrad 20 drehfest montiert, das vorzugsweise einen größeren Durchmesser als das Eingangsrad 18 aufweist. Bei der Drehbewegung der Drehwelle 19 wird das Schneckenrad 20 mit bewegt, dreht sich also synchron zum Eingangsrad 18.On the rotary shaft 19, a worm wheel 20 is also rotatably mounted, which preferably has a larger diameter than the input wheel 18. When the rotary shaft 19 rotates, the worm wheel 20 is also moved, i.e. rotates synchronously with the input wheel 18.

Die Kupplungseinrichtung umfasst ferner zwei Ausgangsräder 21a, 21b, die jeweils ebenfalls als Zahnräder ausgebildet sind. Die Ausgangsräder 21a, 21b sind jeweils an einem Schwenkteil 22 drehbar gelagert und stehen ständig in Eingriff mit dem Schneckenrad 20, werden durch dieses also in Drehbewegung versetzt.The coupling device further comprises two output wheels 21a, 21b, which are each also designed as gear wheels. The output wheels 21a, 21b are each rotatably mounted on a swivel part 22 and are constantly in engagement with the worm wheel 20, which means that they are rotated by the latter.

Wie insbesondere Fig. 1 zeigt, ist das Schwenkteil um eine Schwenkachse schwenkbar am Kupplungsträger 17 gelagert. Das Schwenkteil 22 umfasst zwei Bügelteile 23a, 23b die ober- und unterhalb der beiden an der Drehwelle 19 gelagerten Zahnräder angeordnet sind. Die Ausgangsräder 21a, 21b sind ebenfalls zwischen den beiden Bügelteilen 23a, 23b angeordnet und jeweils an einer Drehachse 24a, 24b drehbar gelagert, die wiederum einerseits am oberen und andererseits am unteren Bügelteil 23a, 23b befestigt sind. Der Schwenkweg des Schwenkteils 22 ist durch zwei am Kupplungsträger 17 angeordnete Schwenkanschläge 26a, 26b begrenzt.How in particular Fig. 1 shows, the pivot part is pivotally mounted about a pivot axis on the coupling carrier 17. The swivel part 22 comprises two bracket parts 23a, 23b which are arranged above and below the two gear wheels mounted on the rotary shaft 19. The output wheels 21a, 21b are likewise arranged between the two bracket parts 23a, 23b and are each rotatably mounted on an axis of rotation 24a, 24b, which in turn are fastened on the one hand to the upper and on the other hand to the lower bracket part 23a, 23b. The swivel path of the swivel part 22 is limited by two swivel stops 26a, 26b arranged on the coupling support 17.

Am oberen Bügelteil 23a sind Mitnehmermittel 25 angeordnet, die für eine Zustellung jeweils eines der beiden Ausgangsräder 21a in Abhängigkeit von der Drehrichtung des Stellantriebs 12 an das Abtriebsrad 16 sorgt.Driver means 25 are arranged on the upper bracket part 23a and ensure that one of the two output wheels 21a is in each case delivered to the driven wheel 16 depending on the direction of rotation of the actuator 12.

Wie insbesondere in Figur 3 gezeigt umfassen die Mitnehmermittel ein mittels einer Druckfeder 27 federbelastetes Druckstück 28, dessen Unterseite als Kontaktfläche 29 ausgebildet ist und mittels der Druckfeder reibschlüssig in Anlage zum Eingangsrad 18 gedrückt ist. Die Druckfeder 27 stützt sich dabei einerseits an einer Stirnfläche eines hohlzylindrischen Aufnahmeteils 30 ab, das wiederum an der Oberseite des oberen Bügelteils 23a befestigt ist. Die Druckfeder 27 und das Druckstück 28 durchsetzen das obere Bügelteil 23a über ein Durchgangsloch.As especially in Figure 3 shown, the driver means comprise a pressure piece 28 which is spring-loaded by means of a compression spring 27, the underside of which is designed as a contact surface 29 and is pressed by means of the compression spring in frictional engagement with the input wheel 18. The compression spring 27 is supported on the one hand on an end face of a hollow cylindrical receiving part 30, which in turn is attached to the top of the upper bracket part 23a. The compression spring 27 and the pressure piece 28 pass through the upper bracket part 23a via a through hole.

Wie insbesondere in den Figuren 4 bis 6 gezeigt sind Erfassungsmittel 31 vorgesehen, die hervorrufen, dass die Kupplungseinrichtung 15 in wenigstens einer Endstellung des Abtriebs eine den Abtrieb vom Stellantrieb 12 abkuppelnde Neutralstellung 32 einnimmt. Die Erfassungsmittel 31 umfassen im Beispielsfall einen beispielsweise am Kupplungsträger 17 angeordneten Sensor 33, der beispielsweise als Näherungssensor, insbesondere als Reed-Schalter ausgebildet ist.As especially in the Figures 4 to 6 Detection means 31 are shown, which cause the coupling device 15 to assume a neutral position 32 that uncouples the output from the actuator 12 in at least one end position of the output. In the example, the detection means 31 comprise a sensor 33, for example arranged on the coupling carrier 17, which is designed, for example, as a proximity sensor, in particular as a reed switch.

Am Außenumfang des Abtriebsrads 16 sitzt stirnseitig ein Magnet 34, der in der Endstellung des bewegbaren Möbelteils, also in der Schließ- und/oder Offenstellung, im Wirkbereich des Reed-Schalters ist und diesen aktiviert. Der Reed-Schalter gibt ein Positionssignal aus, das direkt oder über eine Steuereinrichtung an den Stellantrieb übertragen wird, der zu einer Drehrichtungsumkehr veranlasst wird.On the outer circumference of the driven wheel 16 there is a magnet 34 on the end face, which in the end position of the movable furniture part, that is to say in the closed and / or open position, is in the effective range of the reed switch and activates it. The reed switch outputs a position signal, which is transmitted directly or via a control device to the actuator, which is caused to reverse the direction of rotation.

Figur 4 zeigt die Neutralstellung 32 der Kupplungseinrichtung, die vorliegt, wenn sich das bewegbare Möbelteil in der Schließ- oder Offenstellung befindet. In der Neutralstellung 32 sind beide Ausgangsräder 21a, 21b vom Abtriebsrad 16 entkuppelt, der Stellantrieb 12 ist also vom Abtrieb abgekuppelt. In dieser Stellung lässt sich das bewegbare Möbelteil durch manulle Handhabe Öffnen oder Schließen. Dies ist von Vorteil, falls der Stellantrieb 12 aufgrund eines Stromausfalls oder eines Defekts nicht funktionsfähig ist. Das bewegbare Möbelteil bleibt also bewegbar, so dass beispielsweise ein Zugang zu einem Möbelfach möglich ist. Figure 4 shows the neutral position 32 of the coupling device, which is present when the movable furniture part is in the closed or open position. In the neutral position 32, both output wheels 21a, 21b are uncoupled from the driven wheel 16, the actuator 12 is therefore uncoupled from the driven. In this position, the movable furniture part can be opened or closed manually. This is advantageous if the actuator 12 is not functional due to a power failure or a defect. The movable furniture part thus remains movable so that, for example, access to a furniture compartment is possible.

Soll das bewegbare Möbelteil bei funktionsfähigem Stellantrieb aktuorisch bewegt werden, so wird der Stellantrieb ausgehend von der in Figur 4 gezeigten Neutralstellung 32 aktiviert.If the movable furniture part is to be actuated when the actuator is functioning, the actuator is started from the in Figure 4 shown neutral position 32 activated.

Die Rotationsbewegung der Antriebsschnecke 14 wird dabei auf das Eingangsrad 18 übertragen, das in Drehbewegung versetzt wird. Infolge des Reibschlusses zwischen dem Druckstück 28 und dem Eingangsrad 18 wird das Schwenkteil 22 um seine Schwenkachse verschwenkt, so dass wie beispielsweise in Figur 5 bei einer Drehrichtung des Eingangsrads 18 im GegenUhrzeigersinn gezeigt, das obere Ausgangsrad 21a, in Richtung zum Abtriebsrad 16 geschwenkt wird, so dass es in Eingriff mit diesem kommt. Steht das Ausgangrad 21a in Eingriff mit dem Abtriebsrad 16, so rutscht das Eingangsrad 18 durch, d.h. der Reibschluss des Druckstücks kann nicht mehr gehalten werden. Ein weiterschwenken des Schwenkteils ist ohnehin nicht möglich, das dieses an den Schwenkanschlag 26a anschlägt.The rotational movement of the drive worm 14 is transmitted to the input wheel 18, which is set in rotation. As a result of the frictional engagement between the pressure piece 28 and the input wheel 18, the pivot part 22 is pivoted about its pivot axis, so that, for example, in FIG Figure 5 shown in a counter-clockwise direction of rotation of the input gear 18, the upper output gear 21a is pivoted in the direction of the driven gear 16 so that it comes into engagement therewith. If the output gear 21a is in engagement with the driven gear 16, the input gear 18 slips, ie the frictional engagement of the pressure piece can no longer be maintained. A further swiveling of the swivel part is not possible anyway, because it strikes the swivel stop 26a.

In dieser Stellung wird die Drehbewegung des Eingangsrads 18 über die Drehwelle 19 an das Schneckenrad 20 und von dort auf das in der ersten Kupplungsstellung 35a befindliche Ausgangsrad 21a, übertragen, dessen Drehbewegung dann auf das Abtriebsrad 16 übertragen wird. Die Drehbewegung des Abtriebsrads 16 wird dann in eine Schließ- oder Öffnungsbewegung des bewegbaren Möbelteils umgesetzt.In this position, the rotary movement of the input wheel 18 via the rotary shaft 19 to the worm wheel 20 and from there to the output wheel located in the first clutch position 35a 21a, the rotational movement of which is then transmitted to the driven wheel 16. The rotational movement of the driven wheel 16 is then converted into a closing or opening movement of the movable furniture part.

Fährt das bewegbare Möbelteil dann in die Schließ- oder Offenstellung ein, so aktiviert der Magnet 34 den Reed-Schalter, der ein Positionssignal abgibt, wodurch der Stellantrieb 12 veranlasst wird seine Drehrichtung umzukehren. Über den Reibschluss zwischen Druckstück und Eingangsrad 18 wird das Schwenkteil vom Abtriebsrad 16 weggeschwenkt bis die Neutralstellung 32 erreicht ist.If the movable furniture part then moves into the closed or open position, the magnet 34 activates the reed switch, which emits a position signal, causing the actuator 12 to reverse its direction of rotation. The swivel part is swiveled away from the driven wheel 16 until the neutral position 32 is reached via the frictional connection between the pressure piece and the input wheel 18.

Soll das bewegbare Möbelteil dann aus der erreichten Endstellung aktuorisch in die andere Stellung überführt werden, so wird die Drehrichtung des Stellantriebs beibehalten, so das über eine Verschwenkung des Schwenkteils 22 das untere Ausgangsrad 21b in Eingriff mit dem Abtriebsrad 16 gefahren wird. Figur 6 zeigt dabei die zweite Kupplungsstellung 35b.If the movable furniture part is then to be actuated from the end position reached to the other position, the direction of rotation of the actuator is maintained so that the lower output wheel 21b is moved into engagement with the driven wheel 16 by pivoting the pivoting part 22. Figure 6 shows the second clutch position 35b.

Ein wichtiger Aspekt ist, dass bei der aktuarischen Öffnungs- oder Schließbewegung eine Überholfunktion gegegben ist. Der Benutzer kann das bewegbare Möbelteil also schneller Öffnen oder Schließen als das mit dem Stellantrieb 12 möglich ist. Dabei wird das Abtriebsrad 16 schneller als das gerade in Eingriff mit ihm stehende Ausgangrad 21a, 21b drehbewegt, wodurch dieses über die Verschwenkbarkeit des Schwenkteils 22 nach außen ausweicht.An important aspect is that there is an overtaking function in the actuating opening or closing movement. The user can open or close the movable furniture part faster than is possible with the actuator 12. In this case, the driven wheel 16 is rotated faster than the output wheel 21a, 21b which is currently in engagement with it, as a result of which it deflects outwards via the pivotability of the pivoting part 22.

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  1. Movement device for a movable furniture component, in particular a furniture flap, door or drawer or similar, with an actuator (12) and an output, drivable by the actuator (12), for the movable furniture component, which has at least one output member connectable to the movable furniture component, wherein a coupling device (15) connected between the actuator (12) and the output is provided, wherein detection means (31) are provided which cause the coupling device (15), in at least one end position of the output, to adopt a neutral position (32) disengaging the output from the actuator, and wherein the detection means (31) are assigned an uncoupler which may be so actuated by the detection means (31) that, on reaching the end position of the output, a disconnection of output and actuator (12) may be generated, characterised in that the uncoupler is formed by the actuator (12) itself, which is in the form of a reversing drive which may be switched optionally between anti-clockwise rotation and clockwise rotation, wherein the disconnection in the end position is effected by a reversal of direction of rotation of the actuator (12).
  2. Movement device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the detection means (31) are integrated in the actuator (12) and detect a varying parameter, for example torque, acting on the actuator (12), on the basis of increased resistance on reaching the end position of the output.
  3. Movement device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the detection means (31) are assigned to the output member and are designed to output control signals for actuation of the uncoupler formed by the actuator (12).
  4. Movement device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the detection means (31) have at least one sensor (33), wherein preferably, in the case of integration of the detection means (31) in the actuator (12), a torque sensor, or in the case of detection means assigned to the output member, a position sensor, for example a proximity sensor, is provided.
  5. Movement device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the coupling device (15) has at least one output wheel (21a, 21b) which, in a coupling position, is coupled to the output, and in the neutral position (32) is uncoupled from the output.
  6. Movement device according to claim 5, characterised in that two output wheels are provided, of which in the coupling position (35a, 35b), depending on a driving direction of the actuator (12), one is coupled to the output and the other is uncoupled from the output.
  7. Movement device according to any of claims 5 or 6, characterised in that the coupling device (15) has at least one input wheel (18) which may be or is coupled to the actuator (12) and may be or is so connected to the output wheel or wheels (21a, 21b) via driving means (25) that, for coupling-on, starting from the neutral position (32), a feed movement of the output wheel or wheels (21a, 21b) towards the output takes place, followed by coupling-on.
  8. Movement device according to claim 7, characterised in that the input wheel (18) is always coupled to the actuator (12).
  9. Movement device according to claim 7 or 8, characterised in that the output wheel or wheels (21a, 21b) is or are mounted rotatably on a swivelling section (22), and the feed movement for coupling-on is effected via a swivelling movement of the swivelling section (22).
  10. Movement device according to any of claims 7 to 9, characterised in that the driving means (25) have at least one frictional connection element and the force transfer between the input wheel (18) and the output wheel (21a, 21b) to generate the feed movement is effected via a frictional connection.
  11. Movement device according to any of claims 7 to 10, characterised in that the coupling device (15) is in the form of a gearwheel coupling and both the input wheel (18) and the output wheel or wheels (21a, 21b) are in the form of gearwheels.
  12. Movement device according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the actuator (12) is in the form of an electric motor, in particular a servo- or step motor.
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