EP1294255B1 - Furniture drive device for moving parts of a piece of furniture in relation to each other - Google Patents

Furniture drive device for moving parts of a piece of furniture in relation to each other Download PDF

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EP1294255B1
EP1294255B1 EP01947390A EP01947390A EP1294255B1 EP 1294255 B1 EP1294255 B1 EP 1294255B1 EP 01947390 A EP01947390 A EP 01947390A EP 01947390 A EP01947390 A EP 01947390A EP 1294255 B1 EP1294255 B1 EP 1294255B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C1/00—Chairs adapted for special purposes
    • A47C1/02—Reclining or easy chairs
    • A47C1/022—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts
    • A47C1/024—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts the parts, being the back-rest, or the back-rest and seat unit, having adjustable and lockable inclination
    • A47C1/0244—Reclining or easy chairs having independently-adjustable supporting parts the parts, being the back-rest, or the back-rest and seat unit, having adjustable and lockable inclination by fluid means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C20/00—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like
    • A47C20/04—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination
    • A47C20/041—Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like with adjustable inclination by electric motors

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  • the invention relates to a furniture drive referred to in the preamble of claim 1 for adjusting parts of a piece of furniture relative to each other.
  • an adjustable bed slatted frame is known with a designed as a rotary actuator furniture drive, which serves for pivoting a support member of the bed slatted frame relative to the frame.
  • the furniture drive has a first part and designed as a pivot lever, relative to the first part pivotable second part, which is in operative connection with the support member to be adjusted.
  • the known from the publication furniture drive on a rope, band or chain-shaped traction means, whose first end is fixed to the pivot lever and whose second end is fixed to a motor-driven take-up, which serves to wind the traction means.
  • the winding device winds up the traction means, whereby the pivot lever pivots and causes a pivoting of the support member relative to the frame of the bed slatted frame.
  • a disadvantage of the known furniture drive is that at constant torque of the motor which drives the take-up device decreases with increasing Wikkelradius the traction means on the shaft of the take-up device, the force exerted on the support member force.
  • a furniture drive which serves for pivoting a relative to a frame pivotable lying surface of a couch.
  • the furniture drive known from this document has a first part in the form of a pivot bearing, which is arranged on the frame of the bed, and a second part pivotable relative to the first part in the form of a two-armed pivot lever, the first arm with the lying surface for pivoting the same is in operative connection.
  • the furniture drive has a traction means in the form of a cable, the first end is fixed to the frame of the lounger.
  • the traction means is guided in the manner of a pulley on a arranged on the second arm of the two-armed pivot lever pulley and arranged on the frame of the deck deflection roller, wherein its second end is fixed to a shaft of a motor-driven take-up.
  • the winding device winds the traction means, whereby the pivot lever pivoted about its pivot axis and causes a pivoting of the lying surface.
  • FR 2 699 910 A1 and US Pat. No. 5,528,948 parallel thereto disclose a furniture drive of the type in question which has a first part and a second part which is linearly adjustable relative to the first part.
  • the well-known furniture drive has a rope, band or chain-shaped traction means, the first End is fixed to the first part and which is for actuating the parts relative to each other in operative connection with drive means, wherein the traction means in the manner of a pulley alternately over the first part associated deflections and the second part associated deflections is performed.
  • the drive means comprise a motor-driven take-up device, on the shaft of which the second end of the traction means is fixed. For adjusting the second part relative to the first part, the winding device winds the traction means against the restoring force of spring means.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a furniture drive referred to in the preamble of claim 1, with which can exercise over a wide adjustment range of the second part relative to the first part of high forces on the second part and which is simple and therefore inexpensive to produce ,
  • the basic idea of the teaching according to the invention is to provide a linearly movable drive element instead of a winding device, which is in operative connection with the traction means for adjusting the second part relative to the first part.
  • the furniture drive according to the invention is simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce.
  • Another advantage of the furniture drive according to the invention is that it is very compact in construction, in particular very flat. Because of this, the height of, for example, a slatted frame provided with a furniture drive according to the invention is only slightly larger than the height of a manually adjustable slatted frame without a drive. Due to the flat design of the furniture drive according to the invention also affects the visual appearance of a provided with such a drive slat only slightly.
  • the first part and the second part may be formed by parts of the furniture drive.
  • the first part may be formed by a housing of the furniture drive and the second part by a relative to the housing adjustable part.
  • the first and the second part are in suitable operative connection with the parts of the furniture to be adjusted relative to one another.
  • the first part and the second part can also be formed directly by parts of a piece of furniture, on which components of the furniture drive according to the invention are arranged.
  • the first end of the traction means can be fixed at any suitable location of the furniture drive or a piece of furniture provided with a furniture drive according to the invention.
  • This embodiment is simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce.
  • the second end of the traction means may be fixed at any suitable location of the furniture drive or a piece of furniture, which is provided with a furniture drive according to the invention. Conveniently, the second end of the traction means is fixed to the linearly movable drive element. This embodiment is simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce.
  • the ends of the traction means may be fixed in any suitable manner, for example releasably by clamping.
  • the linearly movable drive element can be in operative connection with the traction means in any suitable manner.
  • the drive element abut against a loop formed by suitable deflections of the traction means and exert a compressive force on the traction means during the adjustment, such that the traction means adjusts the second part relative to the first part.
  • the linearly movable drive element is designed as a tension element which exerts a tensile force on the traction means for adjusting the second part relative to the first part. This embodiment is particularly simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce.
  • the linearly movable drive element is a spindle nut, which is held against rotation and movable in the axial direction on a rotatably driven adjusting spindle.
  • This embodiment is robust and suitable for applying high forces.
  • Corresponding adjusting spindles and spindle nuts are available as a simple and inexpensive standard components, so that the structure of the furniture drive according to the invention is simple and therefore designed cost.
  • the linear movement of the drive element may also be an approximately linear movement or a sectionally linear movement.
  • the adjusting spindle is expediently designed as a threaded spindle.
  • the linearly movable drive element is an adjustable spindle mounted in its axial direction.
  • This embodiment is simple in construction and robust.
  • a development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that a stationary, arranged on the spindle, rotatably driven spindle nut is provided for adjusting the spindle. Since appropriate spindles and spindle nuts are available as simple and inexpensive standard components available, the structure of the furniture drive according to the invention is simple and therefore designed cost.
  • the spindle is expediently designed as a threaded spindle.
  • the traction means in the manner of a at least 2-string pulley is guided over a first part associated with the deflection and the second part associated deflection.
  • An extremely advantageous development provides that the traction means is guided in the manner of a at least 4-strand pulley alternately over the first part associated deflections and the second part associated deflections.
  • the pulley according to the number of strands the pulley high reductions achievable, so that can be applied with the furniture drive according to the invention even using a small and therefore cost-effective engine large forces.
  • any adjustment movements of the second part relative to the first part can be achieved, for example, angular movements or linear movements.
  • An embodiment provides that the first part is pivotable relative to the second part, such that the furniture drive is designed as a pivot drive.
  • This embodiment is particularly well suited for adjusting supporting devices for upholstery of sitting and / or lying furniture, for example in the form of slatted frames, since the supporting parts of these support devices are generally pivotally connected to one another.
  • the furniture drive according to the invention however, for example, for a height adjustment of the entire support means, for example in hospital beds suitable.
  • one of the parts has a pivot lever, which is associated with at least one deflection.
  • This embodiment is simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce.
  • the pivot lever can in this case in any suitable manner for adjusting an associated part of a piece of furniture with this in operative connection, for example via an adjusting lever.
  • pivot lever is rotatably connected to a rotatably mounted shaft which is in the mounting position of the furniture with a part of the furniture for adjusting the same in operative connection.
  • This embodiment is simple in construction and particularly robust, so that with a furniture drive according to the invention according to this embodiment can apply particularly large forces.
  • a development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the pivot lever to form a rotationally fixed connection is positively connected to the shaft.
  • This embodiment is particularly robust and suitable for transmitting particularly large forces.
  • Another embodiment of the embodiment with the pivot lever and the shaft provides that the shaft has a non-circular cross section and engages positively in the mounting position of the furniture drive in a recess of the pivot lever, which is shaped to the cross section of the shaft substantially complementary.
  • This embodiment is also particularly simple in construction and robust.
  • the recess of the pivot lever in the radial direction of the shaft is open, wherein locking means are provided for locking the shaft in the recess.
  • each lever arm is associated with at least one deflection. In this way, a particularly compact construction of the furniture drive according to the invention is achieved.
  • a deflection which is assigned to one of the parts, may be arranged on this part. In this way, a simple structure results.
  • a diverter associated with a member may also be disposed on an intermediate member in communication therewith, as another embodiment envisages.
  • the deflections may be formed by axes about which the traction means is guided.
  • the deflections are formed by pulleys.
  • the friction of the traction means is reduced at the deflections, so that the furniture drive according to the invention operates friction.
  • the traction means is deflected in the manner of a at least 4-strand pulley and the deflections are designed as pulleys, provide that the first part associated pulleys have coaxial axes of rotation or are arranged on a common axis of rotation and / or the second part associated pulleys have coaxial axes of rotation or are arranged on a common axis of rotation.
  • the deflection rollers associated with the first and second parts each form a compact, space-saving roller block.
  • the drive means expediently have at least one motor, in particular an electric motor.
  • a development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the motor is in driving connection with the adjusting spindle via a transmission.
  • the orientation of the output shaft of the motor relative to the adjusting spindle can be selected within wide limits by appropriate choice of the transmission.
  • motorically adjustable support means for upholstering a sitting and / or reclining furniture is specified in claim 28.
  • a development of the support device according to the invention provides that this is designed as a slatted frame.
  • a provided with a support device according to the invention seat and / or reclining furniture is specified in claim 30.
  • the furniture according to the invention may be formed for example as a bed, couch or armchair. In other embodiments, the furniture according to the invention may be formed, for example, as the seat of a motor vehicle.
  • a support device 2 in the form of a slatted base for supporting a not shown in the drawing upholstery of a sitting and / or reclining furniture, such as a mattress of a bed, is shown.
  • the support device 2 has a plurality of relatively mutually parallel to each other horizontal pivot axes pivotable support members and serves to support the padding, not shown in the drawing of the seat and / or reclining furniture.
  • the support device 2 has a central support part 4, which is pivotally connected at one side and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis with a leg support part 6, which on its side facing away from the central support member 4 hinged and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis with a calf support part. 8 connected is.
  • the middle support member 4 is articulated on its side facing away from the leg support member 6 and pivotally connected about a horizontal pivot axis with an upper body support member 10 which is pivotally connected on its side facing away from the central support member 4 and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis with a head support member 12.
  • an adjusting lever 14 is provided, whose one end 16 is hinged to the calf support member 8 and the other end 18 rotatably with a to a horizontal Rotary axis is connected to a not shown in the drawing frame of the support means 2 rotatably mounted shaft 20 in the form of a square shaft.
  • a further adjusting lever 22 is provided, one end 23 rotatably with a about a horizontal axis of rotation on the frame, not shown in the drawing of the support means 2 rotatably mounted shaft 24 in shape a square shaft is connected and the other end 26 is connected to one end 28 of a further adjusting lever 30, the lever 22 facing away from the end 32 is pivotally connected to the headrest part 12.
  • FIG. 2 shows the support device according to FIG. 1 in a position in which the support parts 6, 8 and 10, 12 are pivoted relative to the central support part 4.
  • furniture drives are provided according to the invention, which are accommodated in a common housing 34 below the support means 2.
  • furniture drives are supported by the shafts 20, 24, which in turn are rotatably mounted on the frame of the support means 2, not shown in the drawing.
  • the housing 34 may for example also be attached to the frame of the support device 2, not shown in the drawing.
  • the furniture drive 36 is constructed accordingly, wherein its components are provided with reference numerals corresponding to the reference numerals of the components of the furniture drive 36.
  • FIG. 3 the furniture drives 36, 36 'are shown without the support device 2 for the sake of clarity. In addition, one half of the housing 34 is omitted.
  • the furniture drive 36 has a first part, which is formed in this embodiment by the housing 34, and a second part, which is formed in this embodiment by a pivot lever 38 which is pivotally mounted about a pivot axis 40 to the housing 34.
  • the pivot lever 38 in the mounting position to form a rotationally fixed connection is positively connected to the shaft 20 (see Fig. 1).
  • the shaft 20 has a non-circular cross section in the form of a square and engages positively in a recess 42 of the pivot lever 38 which is formed to the cross section of the shaft 20 substantially complementary and formed in the radial direction of the shaft 20 to the side.
  • the pivot lever 38 is formed in the embodiment as a one-armed lever.
  • the furniture drive 36 further comprises a flexible traction means, which in the embodiment by a flexible flat drawstring 44 is formed.
  • the drawstring 44 whose first end 45 is fixed to the pivot lever 38, is in the manner of a pulley alternately on the first part, so the housing 34, arranged deflections in the form of rotatably mounted pulleys 46, 48 and one on the second part,
  • the pivot lever 38 angeordete deflection performed in the form of a rotatably mounted guide roller 50.
  • the furniture drive 36 further comprises drive means, which according to the invention have a linearly movable drive element, which is in operative connection with the drawstring 44 for adjusting the second part relative to the first part.
  • the linearly movable drive element is formed in this embodiment by a spindle nut 52 which is held against rotation and movable in the axial direction in the direction of a double arrow 54 on a rotatably driven threaded spindle 56.
  • the second end 57 of the drawstring 44 is fixed to the spindle nut 52.
  • the threaded spindle 56 is connected via an angular gear 58 with a rotary drive in the form of an electric motor 60 in rotary drive connection, the output shaft 62 extends in Fig. 3 in the plane and thus is arranged relative to the threaded spindle 56 at an angle of 90 °.
  • the electric motor 60 is arranged on a réellewandung.des housing 34 and is controlled by a control device, not shown.
  • the threaded spindle 56 is rotatably supported by means of a ball bearing 64.
  • the operation of the furniture drive 36 according to the invention is as follows:
  • the electric motor 60 drives the threaded spindle 56 such that the spindle nut 52, which is formed in this embodiment as a tension element, in Fig. 3 screwed to the right and In this case, a pulling force to the right in Fig. 3 on the drawstring 44 exerts.
  • the pivot lever 38 pivots about the pivot axis 40, so that the shaft 20 rotates about the pivot axis 42 and pivots about the adjustment lever 14, the leg support member 6 and the calf support member 8 relative to the central support member 4.
  • the furniture drive according to the invention can be applied during the entire adjustment, so even at the end of the adjustment, large forces.
  • the fact that the drawstring 44 is deflected in the manner of a pulley, can be used as a small drive and thus compact motor.
  • the furniture drive 36 according to the invention is also simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce.
  • the further furniture drive 36 ' is constructed in a corresponding manner and serves to adjust the support members 10, 12 relative to the central support member 6, wherein an additional deflection roller 66 is provided in order to allow a parallel arrangement of the threaded spindles 56 and 56 ', so that a compact structure of the double drive formed by the furniture drives 36 and 36' is achieved.
  • a second embodiment of a furniture drive according to the invention is shown, which differs from the embodiment of FIG. 1 in that the linearly movable drive element is formed by a spindle 68 adjustably mounted in its axial direction, which is formed in this embodiment as a threaded spindle , To adjust the spindle 68, a stationary, arranged on the spindle 68, rotatably driven spindle nut 70 is provided which is in rotary drive connection with the output shaft 62 of the motor 60. The second end 57 of the drawstring 44 is fixed to one end of the spindle 68.
  • the motor 60 drives the spindle nut 70, so that the spindle 68 corresponding to the direction of rotation of the spindle nut 70 in Fig. 4 screwed to the left or right, whereby the pivot lever 38 relative to the housing 34th pivoted and thereby the leg support member 6 and the calf support member 8 are pivoted relative to the central support member 4.
  • a detail of a third embodiment of a furniture drive 36 according to the invention is shown, which differs from the embodiment of FIG. 4 above all in that as a relative to the housing 34 about the pivot axis 40 pivotable second part, a part 72 is provided which is designed in the manner of a two-armed lever, disposed at the diametrically opposite to the pivot axis 40 points pulleys 74 and 76, respectively are.
  • the first end 45 of the drawstring 44 is fixed to the housing 34 and guided from there via the deflection roller 76 to a deflecting roller 78 arranged on the housing and from this to a deflection roller 80 likewise arranged on the housing.
  • the drawstring 44 is guided via the guide roller 74 to the spindle 68, at the end of the second end 57 of the drawstring 44 is fixed. Characterized in that the drawstring 44 engages in this embodiment on both sides of the pivot axis 40 on the second part 72, lower forces are introduced into the housing 34.
  • FIG. 5 shows the furniture drive 36 in an adjustment position in which the leg support part 6 and the calf support part 8 are not pivoted relative to the central support part 4 (see FIG. 1).
  • FIG. 6 shows the furniture drive 36 according to FIG. 5 in an adjustment position in which the leg support part 6 and the calf support part 8 are pivoted relative to the central support part 4 (see FIG. 1).
  • a fourth embodiment of the furniture drive 36 according to the invention is shown, which initially differs from the embodiment of FIG. 5, characterized in that the linearly movable drive element is formed by a spindle nut 52, the rotation and in the axial direction of a threaded spindle 56 movable on this held.
  • the first end 45 of the drawstring 44 is fixed in this embodiment to the part 72 and guided from there via a arranged on the housing 34 guide roller 80 via the guide roller 76 to the guide roller 78.
  • the tension belt 44 is guided over a arranged on the spindle nut 52 guide roller 42 to the guide roller 74.
  • the tension belt 44 via a guide roller arranged on the housing 84 and led back from this to the second part 72, where the second end 57 of the drawstring 44 is fixed.
  • FIG. 7 shows the furniture drive 36 in an adjustment position in which the leg support part 6 and the calf support part 8 are not pivoted relative to the central support part 4 (see FIG. 1).
  • FIG. 8 shows the furniture drive 36 according to FIG. 7 in an adjustment position in which the leg support part 6 and the calf support part 8 are pivoted relative to the middle support part 4 (see FIG. 2).
  • FIG. 9 shows a fifth exemplary embodiment of a furniture drive 36 according to the invention, in which a deflection roller 86 assigned to the part 72 is not arranged on the part 72 but on an intermediate part.
  • the intermediate part is formed in this embodiment by a lever 88, which forms together with a lever 90, a lever mechanism or linkage.
  • the guide roller 86 is disposed at one end 92 of the lever 88, the other end 94 is hinged to the housing 34. Remote from the ends 92, 94 of the lever 88 is hinged thereto one end 96 of the lever 90, the other end 98 is hinged to the second part 72.
  • the first end 45 of the drawstring 44 is fixed in this embodiment to the housing 34 and guided around the guide roller 86 and arranged on the housing 34 deflection roller 100 to 9 in FIG. 9, not shown, linearly movable drive element on which its second end 57 fixed is.
  • FIG. 9 shows the furniture drive 36 in an adjustable position, in which the leg support member 6 and the calf support member 8 are not pivoted relative to the central support member 4 (see Fig. 1).
  • FIG. 10 shows the furniture drive 36 according to FIG. 9 in an adjustment position in which the leg support part 6 and the calf support part 8 are pivoted relative to the central support part 4 (see FIG. 2).

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The invention relates to a furniture drive device (36) for moving parts of a piece of furniture in relation to each other. Said device comprises a first part, a second part which can be moved in relation to the first part, and a cable, strip or chain-shaped traction mechanism (44), the first end (46) thereof being fixed to one of said parts and the second end thereof (57) being actively connected to drive means for moving the parts in relation to each other. The traction mechanism (44) is alternately guided like a pulley block over at least one deviation element which is associated with the first part and at least one deviation element which is associated with the second part. The inventive furniture drive device (36) is characterised in that the drive means comprise a linearly moving drive element which is actively connected to the traction mechanism (44) in order to move the second part in relation to the first part.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Möbelantrieb der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art zum Verstellen von Teilen eines Möbels relativ zueinander.The invention relates to a furniture drive referred to in the preamble of claim 1 for adjusting parts of a piece of furniture relative to each other.

Ein derartiger Möbelantrieb ist bereits aus DE-U-29923059 bekannt.Such a furniture drive is already known from DE-U-29923059.

Durch DE 198 43 259 C1 ist ein verstellbarer Bettlattenrost mit einem als Schwenkantrieb ausgebildeten Möbelantrieb bekannt, der zum Verschwenken eines Stützteiles des Bettlattenrostes relativ zu dessen Rahmen dient. Der Möbelantrieb weist ein erstes Teil sowie ein als Schwenkhebel ausgebildetes, relativ zu dem ersten Teil verschwenkbares zweites Teil auf, das mit dem zu verstellenden Stützteil in Wirkungsverbindung steht. Ferner weist der aus der Druckschrift bekannte Möbelantrieb ein seil-, band- oder kettenförmiges Zugmittel auf, dessen erstes Ende an dem Schwenkhebel festgelegt ist und dessen zweites Ende an einer motorisch angetriebenen Aufwickelvorrichtung festgelegt ist, die zum Aufwickeln des Zugmittels dient. Zum Verstellen des Stützteiles relativ zu dem Rahmen des Bettlattenrostes wickelt die Aufwickelvorrichtung das Zugmittel auf, wodurch der Schwenkhebel verschwenkt und eine Verschwenkung des Stützteiles relativ zu dem Rahmen des Bettlattenrostes bewirkt.By DE 198 43 259 C1 an adjustable bed slatted frame is known with a designed as a rotary actuator furniture drive, which serves for pivoting a support member of the bed slatted frame relative to the frame. The furniture drive has a first part and designed as a pivot lever, relative to the first part pivotable second part, which is in operative connection with the support member to be adjusted. Furthermore, the known from the publication furniture drive on a rope, band or chain-shaped traction means, whose first end is fixed to the pivot lever and whose second end is fixed to a motor-driven take-up, which serves to wind the traction means. For adjusting the support member relative to the frame of the bed slatted frame, the winding device winds up the traction means, whereby the pivot lever pivots and causes a pivoting of the support member relative to the frame of the bed slatted frame.

Ein Nachteil des bekannten Möbelantriebes besteht darin, daß bei konstantem Drehmoment des Motors, der die Aufwickelvorrichtung antreibt, mit zunehmendem Wikkelradius des Zugmittels auf der Welle der Aufwickelvorrichtung die auf das Stützteil ausübbare Kraft abnimmt.A disadvantage of the known furniture drive is that at constant torque of the motor which drives the take-up device decreases with increasing Wikkelradius the traction means on the shaft of the take-up device, the force exerted on the support member force.

Durch DE 34 09 223 C2 ist ein Möbelantrieb bekannt, der zum Verschwenken einer relativ zu einem Rahmen verschwenkbaren Liegefläche einer Liege dient. Der aus dieser Druckschrift bekannte Möbelantrieb weist ein erstes Teil in Form eines Schwenklagers, das an dem Rahmen der Liege angeordnet ist, sowie ein relativ zu dem ersten Teil verschwenkbares zweites Teil in Form eines zweiarmigen Schwenkhebels auf, dessen erster Arm mit der Liegefläche zum Verschwenken derselben in Wirkungsverbindung steht. Der Möbelantrieb weist ein Zugmittel in Form eines Seilzuges auf, dessen erstes Ende an dem Rahmen der Liege festgelegt ist. Das Zugmittel ist nach Art eines Flaschenzuges über eine an dem zweiten Arm des zweiarmigen Schwenkhebels angeordnete Umlenkrolle und eine an dem Rahmen der Liege angeordnete Umlenkrolle geführt, wobei sein zweites Ende an einer Welle einer motorisch angetriebenen Aufwickelvorrichtung festgelegt ist. Zum Verschwenken der Liegefläche relativ zu dem Rahmen der Liege wickelt die Aufwickelvorrichtung das Zugmittel auf, wodurch der Schwenkhebel um seine Schwenkachse verschwenkt und eine Verschwenkung der Liegefläche bewirkt.From DE 34 09 223 C2, a furniture drive is known, which serves for pivoting a relative to a frame pivotable lying surface of a couch. The furniture drive known from this document has a first part in the form of a pivot bearing, which is arranged on the frame of the bed, and a second part pivotable relative to the first part in the form of a two-armed pivot lever, the first arm with the lying surface for pivoting the same is in operative connection. The furniture drive has a traction means in the form of a cable, the first end is fixed to the frame of the lounger. The traction means is guided in the manner of a pulley on a arranged on the second arm of the two-armed pivot lever pulley and arranged on the frame of the deck deflection roller, wherein its second end is fixed to a shaft of a motor-driven take-up. For pivoting the lying surface relative to the frame of the lounger, the winding device winds the traction means, whereby the pivot lever pivoted about its pivot axis and causes a pivoting of the lying surface.

Auch bei diesem bekannten Möbelantrieb ist nachteilig, daß bei konstantem Drehmoment des Motors, der die Aufwickelvorrichtung antreibt, mit zunehmendem Wikkelradius des Zugmittels auf der Welle der Aufwickelvorrichtung die auf die zu verschwenkende Liegefläche ausübbaren Kräfte abnehmen.Also in this known furniture drive is disadvantageous that at constant torque of the motor which drives the winder, with increasing Wikkelradius of the traction means on the shaft of the take-up device which can be exercised on the lying surface to be pivoted to decrease.

Durch FR 2 699 910 Al und das hierzu parallele US-Patent Nr. 5 528 948 ist ein Möbelantrieb der betreffenden Art bekannt, der ein erstes Teil und ein relativ zu dem ersten Teil linear verstellbares zweites Teil aufweist. Der bekannte Möbelantrieb weist ein seil-, band- oder kettenförmiges Zugmittel auf, dessen erstes Ende an dem ersten Teil festgelegt ist und das zum Verstellen der Teile relativ zueinander mit Antriebsmitteln in Wirkungsverbindung steht, wobei das Zugmittel nach Art eines Flaschenzuges abwechselnd über dem ersten Teil zugeordnete Umlenkungen und dem zweiten Teil zugeordnete Umlenkungen geführt ist. Die Antriebsmittel weisen eine motorisch angetriebene Aufwickelvorrichtung auf, an deren Welle das zweite Ende des Zugmittels festgelegt ist. Zum Verstellen des zweiten Teiles relativ zum ersten Teil wickelt die Aufwickelvorrichtung das Zugmittel entgegen der Rückstellkraft von Federmitteln auf.FR 2 699 910 A1 and US Pat. No. 5,528,948 parallel thereto disclose a furniture drive of the type in question which has a first part and a second part which is linearly adjustable relative to the first part. The well-known furniture drive has a rope, band or chain-shaped traction means, the first End is fixed to the first part and which is for actuating the parts relative to each other in operative connection with drive means, wherein the traction means in the manner of a pulley alternately over the first part associated deflections and the second part associated deflections is performed. The drive means comprise a motor-driven take-up device, on the shaft of which the second end of the traction means is fixed. For adjusting the second part relative to the first part, the winding device winds the traction means against the restoring force of spring means.

Auch bei diesem bekannten Möbelantrieb ist nachteilig, daß die auf das zweite Teil ausübbaren Kräfte mit zunehmendem Wickelradius des Zugmittels auf der Welle der Aufwickelvorrichtung abnehmen.It is also disadvantageous in this known furniture drive that the forces exerted on the second part decrease with increasing winding radius of the traction means on the shaft of the take-up device.

Ein ähnlicher Möbelantrieb ist auch durch FR-A-2 727 296 bekannt.A similar furniture drive is also known from FR-A-2 727 296.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Möbelantrieb der im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 genannten Art anzugeben, mit dem sich über einen weiten Verstellbereich des zweiten Teiles relativ zu dem ersten Teil hohe Kräfte auf das zweite Teil ausüben lassen und der einfach und damit kostengünstig herstellbar ist.The invention has for its object to provide a furniture drive referred to in the preamble of claim 1, with which can exercise over a wide adjustment range of the second part relative to the first part of high forces on the second part and which is simple and therefore inexpensive to produce ,

Die Erfindung wird durch die im Patentanspruch 1 angegebene Lehre gelöst.The invention is solved by the teaching specified in claim 1.

Der Grundgedanke der erfindungsgemäßen Lehre besteht darin, anstelle einer Aufwickelvorrichtung ein linear bewegliches Antriebselement vorzusehen, das mit dem Zugmittel zum Verstellen des zweiten Teiles relativ zu dem ersten Teil in Wirkungsverbindung steht.The basic idea of the teaching according to the invention is to provide a linearly movable drive element instead of a winding device, which is in operative connection with the traction means for adjusting the second part relative to the first part.

Auf diese Weise ist vermieden, daß mit zunehmender Verstellung des zweiten Teiles relativ zu dem ersten Teil die auf das zweite Teil ausübbaren Kräfte abnehmen. Es lassen sich somit über einen weiten Verstellbereich gleichmäßig große Kräfte auf das zweite Teil ausüben.In this way it is avoided that with increasing adjustment of the second part relative to the first part of the exercisable forces on the second part decrease. It is thus possible to exert evenly large forces on the second part over a wide adjustment range.

Darüber hinaus ist der erfindungsgemäße Möbelantrieb einfach im Aufbau und damit kostengünstig herstellbar.In addition, the furniture drive according to the invention is simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce.

Ein weiterer Vorteil des erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebs besteht darin, daß er sehr kompakt im Aufbau, insbesondere sehr flach ist. Aufgrunddessen ist die Höhe beispielsweise eines mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantrieb versehenen Lattenrostes nur geringfügig größer als die Höhe eines manuell verstellbaren Lattenrostes ohne Antrieb. Durch die flache Bauweise beeinträchtigt der erfindungsgemäße Möbelantrieb darüber hinaus das optische Erscheinungsbild eines mit einem solchen Antrieb versehenen Lattenrostes nur geringfügig.Another advantage of the furniture drive according to the invention is that it is very compact in construction, in particular very flat. Because of this, the height of, for example, a slatted frame provided with a furniture drive according to the invention is only slightly larger than the height of a manually adjustable slatted frame without a drive. Due to the flat design of the furniture drive according to the invention also affects the visual appearance of a provided with such a drive slat only slightly.

Das erste Teil und das zweite Teil können durch Teile des Möbelantriebs gebildet sein. Beispielsweise kann das erste Teil durch ein Gehäuse des Möbelantriebs und das zweite Teil durch ein relativ zu dem Gehäuse verstellbares Teil gebildet sein. Zum Verstellen von Teilen eines Möbels relativ zueinander mittels des erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebs stehen das erste und das zweite Teil mit den relativ zueinander zu verstellenden Teilen des Möbels in geeigneter Wirkungsverbindung. Das erste Teil und das zweite Teil können jedoch auch unmittelbar durch Teile eines Möbels gebildet sein, an denen Bauteile des erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebs angeordnet sind.The first part and the second part may be formed by parts of the furniture drive. For example, the first part may be formed by a housing of the furniture drive and the second part by a relative to the housing adjustable part. For adjusting parts of a furniture relative to one another by means of the furniture drive according to the invention, the first and the second part are in suitable operative connection with the parts of the furniture to be adjusted relative to one another. However, the first part and the second part can also be formed directly by parts of a piece of furniture, on which components of the furniture drive according to the invention are arranged.

Das erste Ende des Zugmittels kan an einer beliebigen geeigneten Stelle des Möbelantriebs oder eines Möbels, das mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantrieb versehen ist, festgelegt sein. Zweckmäßigerweise ist das erste Ende des Zugmittels an dem zweiten Teil festgelegt. Diese Ausführungsform ist einfach im Aufbau und damit kostengünstig herstellbar.The first end of the traction means can be fixed at any suitable location of the furniture drive or a piece of furniture provided with a furniture drive according to the invention. Appropriately, is the first end of the traction means fixed to the second part. This embodiment is simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce.

Auch das zweite Ende des Zugmittels kann an einer beliebigen geeigneten Stelle des Möbelantriebs oder eines Möbels, das mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantrieb versehen ist, festgelegt sein. Zweckmäßigerweise ist das zweite Ende des Zugmittels an dem linear beweglichen Antriebselement festgelegt. Diese Ausführungsform ist einfach im Aufbau und damit kostengünstig herstellbar.Also, the second end of the traction means may be fixed at any suitable location of the furniture drive or a piece of furniture, which is provided with a furniture drive according to the invention. Conveniently, the second end of the traction means is fixed to the linearly movable drive element. This embodiment is simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce.

Die Enden des Zugmittels können in beliebiger geeigneter Weise festgelegt sein, beispielsweise lösbar durch Festklemmen.The ends of the traction means may be fixed in any suitable manner, for example releasably by clamping.

Das linear bewegliche Antriebselement kann in beliebiger geeigneter Weise mit dem Zugmittel in Wirkungsverbindung stehen. Beispielsweise kann das Antriebselement an einer durch geeignete Umlenkungen gebildeten Schlaufe des Zugmittels anliegen und während der Verstellbewegung eine Druckkraft auf das Zugmittel ausüben, derart, daß das Zugmittel das zweite Teil relativ zu dem ersten Teil verstellt. Eine besonders vorteilhafte Weiterbildung sieht vor, daß das linear bewegliche Antriebselement als Zugelement ausgebildet ist, das zum Verstellen des zweiten Teiles relativ zu dem ersten Teil eine Zugkraft auf das Zugmittel ausübt. Diese Ausführungsform ist besonders einfach im Aufbau und damit kostengünstig herstellbar.The linearly movable drive element can be in operative connection with the traction means in any suitable manner. For example, the drive element abut against a loop formed by suitable deflections of the traction means and exert a compressive force on the traction means during the adjustment, such that the traction means adjusts the second part relative to the first part. A particularly advantageous embodiment provides that the linearly movable drive element is designed as a tension element which exerts a tensile force on the traction means for adjusting the second part relative to the first part. This embodiment is particularly simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung ist das linear bewegliche Antriebselement eine Spindelmutter, die verdrehsicher und in Axialrichtung beweglich auf einer drehantreibbaren Stellspindel gehalten ist. Diese Ausführungsform ist robust und zum Aufbringen hoher Kräfte geeignet. Entsprechende Stellspindeln und Spindelmuttern stehen als einfache und kostengünstige Standardbauteile zur Verfügung, so daß der Aufbau des erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebes einfach und damit kostengünstig gestaltet ist.According to an advantageous embodiment, the linearly movable drive element is a spindle nut, which is held against rotation and movable in the axial direction on a rotatably driven adjusting spindle. This embodiment is robust and suitable for applying high forces. Corresponding adjusting spindles and spindle nuts are available as a simple and inexpensive standard components, so that the structure of the furniture drive according to the invention is simple and therefore designed cost.

Die lineare Bewegung des Antriebselementes kann auch eine näherungsweise lineare Bewegung oder eine abschnittsweise lineare Bewegung sein.The linear movement of the drive element may also be an approximately linear movement or a sectionally linear movement.

Bei der vorgenannten Ausführungsform ist die Stellspindel zweckmäßigerweise als Gewindespindel ausgebildet.In the aforementioned embodiment, the adjusting spindle is expediently designed as a threaded spindle.

Gemäß einer anderen Ausführungsform ist das linear bewegliche Antriebselement eine in ihrer Axialrichtung verstellbar gelagerte Spindel. Auch diese Ausführungsform ist einfach im Aufbau und robust.According to another embodiment, the linearly movable drive element is an adjustable spindle mounted in its axial direction. This embodiment is simple in construction and robust.

Eine Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß zur Verstellung der Spindel eine ortsfeste, auf der Spindel angeordnete, drehantreibbare Spindelmutter vorgesehen ist. Da entsprechende Spindeln und Spindelmuttern als einfache und kostengünstige Standardbauteile zur Verfügung stehen, ist der Aufbau des erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebes einfach und damit kostengünstig gestaltet.A development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that a stationary, arranged on the spindle, rotatably driven spindle nut is provided for adjusting the spindle. Since appropriate spindles and spindle nuts are available as simple and inexpensive standard components available, the structure of the furniture drive according to the invention is simple and therefore designed cost.

Bei der vorgenannten Ausführungsform ist die Spindel zweckmäßigerweise als Gewindespindel ausgebildet.In the aforementioned embodiment, the spindle is expediently designed as a threaded spindle.

Grundsätzlich ist es ausreichend, daß das Zugmittel nach Art eines mindestens 2-strängigen Flaschenzuges über eine dem ersten Teil zugeordnete Umlenkung und eine dem zweiten Teil zugeordnete Umlenkung geführt ist. Eine außerordentlich vorteilhafte Weiterbildung sieht jedoch vor, daß das Zugmittel nach Art eines mindestens 4-strängigen Flaschenzuges abwechselnd über dem ersten Teil zugeordnete Umlenkungen und dem zweiten Teil zugeordnete Umlenkungen geführt ist. Bei dieser Ausführungsform sind entsprechend der Anzahl der Stränge des Flaschenzuges hohe Untersetzungen erreichbar, so daß sich mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantrieb auch unter Verwendung eines kleinen und damit kostengünstigen Motors große Kräfte aufbringen lassen.In principle, it is sufficient that the traction means in the manner of a at least 2-string pulley is guided over a first part associated with the deflection and the second part associated deflection. An extremely advantageous development, however, provides that the traction means is guided in the manner of a at least 4-strand pulley alternately over the first part associated deflections and the second part associated deflections. In this embodiment, according to the number of strands the pulley high reductions achievable, so that can be applied with the furniture drive according to the invention even using a small and therefore cost-effective engine large forces.

Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantrieb sind beliebige Verstellbewegungen des zweiten Teiles relativ zu dem ersten Teil erzielbar, beispielsweise Winkelbewegungen oder lineare Bewegungen. Eine Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß das erste Teil relativ zu dem zweiten Teil verschwenkbar ist, derart, daß der Möbelantrieb als Schwenkantrieb ausgebildet ist. Diese Ausführungsform ist besonders gut zum Verstellen von Stützeinrichtungen für Polsterungen von Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbeln, beispielsweise in Form von Lattenrosten, geeignet, da die Stützteile dieser Stützeinrichtungen in der Regel verschwenkbar miteinander verbunden sind. Der erfindungsgemäße Möbelantrieb ist jedoch beispielsweise auch für eine Höhenverstellung der gesamten Stützeinrichtung, beispielsweise bei Krankenhausbetten, geeignet.With the furniture drive according to the invention any adjustment movements of the second part relative to the first part can be achieved, for example, angular movements or linear movements. An embodiment provides that the first part is pivotable relative to the second part, such that the furniture drive is designed as a pivot drive. This embodiment is particularly well suited for adjusting supporting devices for upholstery of sitting and / or lying furniture, for example in the form of slatted frames, since the supporting parts of these support devices are generally pivotally connected to one another. The furniture drive according to the invention, however, for example, for a height adjustment of the entire support means, for example in hospital beds suitable.

Eine andere Weiterbildung sieht vor, daß eines der Teile einen Schwenkhebel aufweist, dem wenigstens eine Umlenkung zugeordnet ist. Diese Ausführungsform ist einfach im Aufbau und damit kostengünstig herstellbar. Der Schwenkhebel kann hierbei in beliebiger geeigneter Weise zum Verstellen eines zugeordneten Teiles eines Möbels mit diesem in Wirkungsverbindung stehen, beispielsweise über einen Verstellhebel.Another embodiment provides that one of the parts has a pivot lever, which is associated with at least one deflection. This embodiment is simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce. The pivot lever can in this case in any suitable manner for adjusting an associated part of a piece of furniture with this in operative connection, for example via an adjusting lever.

Eine außerordentlich vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Ausführungsform mit dem Schwenkhebel sieht vor, daß der Schwenkhebel drehfest mit einer drehbar gelagerten Welle verbindbar ist, die in Montageposition des Möbels mit einem Teil des Möbels zum Verstellen desselben in Wirkungsverbindung steht. Diese Ausführungsform ist einfach im Aufbau und besonders robust, so daß sich mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantrieb gemäß dieser Ausführungsform besonders große Kräfte aufbringen lassen.An extraordinarily advantageous development of the embodiment with the pivot lever provides that the pivot lever is rotatably connected to a rotatably mounted shaft which is in the mounting position of the furniture with a part of the furniture for adjusting the same in operative connection. This embodiment is simple in construction and particularly robust, so that with a furniture drive according to the invention according to this embodiment can apply particularly large forces.

Eine Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß der Schwenkhebel zur Bildung einer drehfesten Verbindung formschlüssig mit der Welle verbindbar ist. Diese Ausführungsform ist besonders robust und zur Übertragung besonders großer Kräfte geeignet.A development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the pivot lever to form a rotationally fixed connection is positively connected to the shaft. This embodiment is particularly robust and suitable for transmitting particularly large forces.

Eine andere Weiterbildung der Ausführungsform mit dem Schwenkhebel und der Welle sieht vor, daß die Welle einen unrunden Querschnitt aufweist und in Montageposition des Möbelantriebs formschlüssig in eine Ausnehmung des Schwenkhebels eingreift, die zum Querschnitt der Welle im wesentlichen komplementär geformt ist. Diese Ausführungsform ist ebenfalls besonders einfach im Aufbau sowie robust.Another embodiment of the embodiment with the pivot lever and the shaft provides that the shaft has a non-circular cross section and engages positively in the mounting position of the furniture drive in a recess of the pivot lever, which is shaped to the cross section of the shaft substantially complementary. This embodiment is also particularly simple in construction and robust.

Gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung ist die Ausnehmung des Schwenkhebels in Radialrichtung der Welle offen ausgebildet, wobei Verriegelungsmittel zum Verriegeln der Welle in der Ausnehmung vorgesehen sind. Dies erleichtert bei der Montage des erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebs das Einsetzen der Welle in die Ausnehmung. Durch die Verriegelungsmittel ist verhindert, daß sich die Welle während der Verstellbewegung aus der Ausnehmung löst.According to another embodiment, the recess of the pivot lever in the radial direction of the shaft is open, wherein locking means are provided for locking the shaft in the recess. This facilitates the installation of the furniture drive according to the invention the insertion of the shaft in the recess. The locking means prevents the shaft from disengaging from the recess during the adjustment movement.

Eine andere Weiterbildung der Ausführungsform mit dem Schwenkhebel sieht vor, daß dieser als zweiarmiger Hebel ausgebildet ist, wobei jedem Hebelarm wenigstens eine Umlenkung zugeordnet ist. Auf diese Weise ist ein besonders kompakter Aufbau des erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebs erzielt.Another embodiment of the embodiment with the pivot lever provides that this is designed as a two-armed lever, each lever arm is associated with at least one deflection. In this way, a particularly compact construction of the furniture drive according to the invention is achieved.

Entsprechend den jeweiligen Anforderungen kann eine Umlenkung, die einem der Teile zugeordnet ist, an diesem Teil angeordnet sein. Auf diese Weise ergibt sich ein einfacher Aufbau.According to the respective requirements, a deflection, which is assigned to one of the parts, may be arranged on this part. In this way, a simple structure results.

Eine Umlenkung, die einem Teil zugeordnet ist, kann jedoch auch an einem mit diesem Teil in Kraftübertragungsverbindüng stehenden Zwischenteil angeordnet sein, wie dies eine andere Ausführungsform vorsieht. Auf diese Weise ist die Kinematik des Möbelantriebs an die jeweiligen Anforderungen hinsichtlich des Raumbedarfes und der Anordnung der Bauteile des Möbelantriebs in weiten Grenzen anpaßbar.However, a diverter associated with a member may also be disposed on an intermediate member in communication therewith, as another embodiment envisages. In this way, the kinematics of the furniture drive to the respective requirements in terms of space requirements and the arrangement of the components of the furniture drive within wide limits adaptable.

Grundsätzlich können die Umlenkungen durch Achsen gebildet sein, um die das Zugmittel geführt ist. Eine andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung sieht vor, daß die Umlenkungen durch Umlenkrollen gebildet sind. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist die Reibung des Zugmittels an den Umlenkungen verringert, so daß der erfindungsgemäße Möbelantrieb reibungsarm arbeitet.In principle, the deflections may be formed by axes about which the traction means is guided. Another advantageous embodiment provides that the deflections are formed by pulleys. In this embodiment, the friction of the traction means is reduced at the deflections, so that the furniture drive according to the invention operates friction.

Weiterbildungen der Ausführungsformen, bei denen das Zugmittel nach Art eines mindestens 4-strängigen Flaschenzuges umgelenkt ist und die Umlenkungen als Umlenkrollen ausgebildet sind, sehen vor, daß die dem ersten Teil zugeordneten Umlenkrollen koaxiale Drehachsen aufweisen oder auf einer gemeinsamen Drehachse angeordnet sind und/oder daß die dem zweiten Teil zugeordneten Umlenkrollen koaxiale Drehachsen aufweisen oder auf einer gemeinsamen Drehachse angeordnet sind. Bei diesen Ausführungsformen bilden die dem ersten und dem zweiten Teil zugeordneten Umlenkrollen jeweils einen kompakten, platzsparenden Rollenblock.Further developments of the embodiments in which the traction means is deflected in the manner of a at least 4-strand pulley and the deflections are designed as pulleys, provide that the first part associated pulleys have coaxial axes of rotation or are arranged on a common axis of rotation and / or the second part associated pulleys have coaxial axes of rotation or are arranged on a common axis of rotation. In these embodiments, the deflection rollers associated with the first and second parts each form a compact, space-saving roller block.

Andere Weiterbildungen der Ausführungsformen mit dem nach Art eines mindestens 4-strängigen Flaschenzuges umgelenkten Zugmittel und den Umlenkrollen sehen vor, daß die dem ersten Teil zugeordneten Umlenkrollen zueinander parallele Drehachsen aufweisen und/oder daß die dem zweiten Teil zugeordneten Umlenkrollen zueinander parallele Drehachsen aufweisen. Bei diesen Ausführungsformen ergibt sich ein in Axialrichtung der Umlenkrollen besonders kompakter Aufbau.Other developments of the embodiments with the manner of a at least 4-stranded pulley deflected traction means and the pulleys provide that the first part associated pulleys parallel axes of rotation and / or that the second part associated pulleys have mutually parallel axes of rotation. In these embodiments results in a particularly compact in the axial direction of the pulleys construction.

Zweckmäßigerweise weisen die Antriebsmittel wenigstens einen Motor, insbesondere einen Elektromotor auf.The drive means expediently have at least one motor, in particular an electric motor.

Eine Weiterbildung der vorgenannten Ausführungsform sieht vor, daß der Motor mit der Stellspindel über ein Getriebe in Antriebsverbindung steht. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist durch entsprechende Wahl des Getriebes die Orientierung der Abtriebswelle des Motors relativ zu der Stellspindel in weiten Grenzen wählbar.A development of the aforementioned embodiment provides that the motor is in driving connection with the adjusting spindle via a transmission. In this embodiment, the orientation of the output shaft of the motor relative to the adjusting spindle can be selected within wide limits by appropriate choice of the transmission.

Eine mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantrieb versehene motorisch verstellbare Stützeinrichtung für eine Polsterung eines Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbels ist im Anspruch 28 angegeben.Provided with a furniture drive according to the invention motorically adjustable support means for upholstering a sitting and / or reclining furniture is specified in claim 28.

Eine Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung sieht vor, daß diese als Lattenrost ausgebildet ist.A development of the support device according to the invention provides that this is designed as a slatted frame.

Ein mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung versehenes Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbel ist im Anspruch 30 angegeben. Das erfindungsgemäße Möbel kann beispielsweise als Bett, Liege oder Sessel ausgebildet sein. Bei anderen Ausführungsformen kann das erfindungsgemäße Möbel beispielsweise als Sitz eines Kraftfahrzeuges ausgebildet sein.A provided with a support device according to the invention seat and / or reclining furniture is specified in claim 30. The furniture according to the invention may be formed for example as a bed, couch or armchair. In other embodiments, the furniture according to the invention may be formed, for example, as the seat of a motor vehicle.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert, in der Ausführungsbeispiele dargestellt sind.The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawing, are shown in the embodiments.

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in schematischer Seitenansicht ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung in Form eines Lattenrostes, wobei die Stützteile der Stützeinrichtung relativ zueinander nicht verstellt sind,
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in gleicher Darstellung wie Fig. 1 die Stützeinrichtung gemäß Fig. 1, wobei die Stützteile der Stützeinrichtung relativ zueinander verstellt sind,
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in gleicher Darstellung wie Fig. 3 ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines als Doppelantrieb ausgebildeten erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebes,
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in stark schematischer Darstellung eine Einzelheit eines dritten Ausführungsbeispieles eines erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebes in einer ersten Verstellage,
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in gleicher Darstellung wie Fig. 5 das Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 5 in einer zweiten Verstellage,
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in gleicher Darstellung wie Fig. 5 eine Einzelheit eines vierten Ausführungsbeispieles eines erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebs in einer ersten Verstellage,
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in gleicher Darstellung wie Fig. 7 das Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 7 in einer zweiten Verstellage,
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in gleicher Darstellung wie Fig. 5 eine Einzelheit eines fünften Ausführungsbeispieles eines erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebes in einer ersten Verstellage und
Fig 10
in gleicher Darstellung wie Fig. 9 das Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 9 in einer zweiten Verstellage.
It shows:
Fig. 1
in a schematic side view of an embodiment of a support device according to the invention in the form of a slatted frame, wherein the support members of the support means not adjusted relative to each other are,
Fig. 2
in the same representation as FIG. 1, the support device according to FIG. 1, wherein the support parts of the support device are adjusted relative to one another,
Fig. 3
in a schematic side view of a first embodiment of a trained as a double drive invention furniture drive,
Fig. 4
in the same representation as Figure 3 shows a second embodiment of a trained as a double drive invention furniture drive,
Fig. 5
in a highly schematic representation of a detail of a third embodiment of a furniture drive according to the invention in a first Verstellage,
Fig. 6
in the same representation as FIG. 5, the embodiment of FIG. 5 in a second adjustment position,
Fig. 7
in the same representation as FIG. 5 shows a detail of a fourth embodiment of a furniture drive according to the invention in a first adjustment position,
Fig. 8
in the same representation as FIG. 7 the embodiment according to FIG. 7 in a second adjustment position, FIG.
Fig. 9
in the same representation as Fig. 5 shows a detail of a fifth embodiment of a furniture drive according to the invention in a first Verstellage and
FIG. 10
in the same representation as FIG. 9, the embodiment of FIG. 9 in a second adjustment.

In den Figuren der Zeichnung sind gleiche bzw. sich entsprechende Bauteile mit den gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.In the figures of the drawing, the same or corresponding components are provided with the same reference numerals.

In Fig. 1 ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Stützeinrichtung 2 in Form eines Lattenrostes zum Abstützen einer in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Polsterung eines Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbels, beispielsweise einer Matratze eines Bettes, dargestellt. Die Stützeinrichtung 2 weist mehrere relativ zueinander um zueinander parallele horizontale Schwenkachsen verschwenkbare Stützteile auf und dient zum Abstützen der in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Polsterung des Sitz- und/oder Liegemöbels.In Fig. 1, an embodiment of a support device 2 according to the invention in the form of a slatted base for supporting a not shown in the drawing upholstery of a sitting and / or reclining furniture, such as a mattress of a bed, is shown. The support device 2 has a plurality of relatively mutually parallel to each other horizontal pivot axes pivotable support members and serves to support the padding, not shown in the drawing of the seat and / or reclining furniture.

Im einzelnen weist die Stützeinrichtung 2 ein mittleres Stützteil 4 auf, das an einer Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar mit einem Beinstützteil 6 verbunden ist, das an seiner dem mittleren Stützteil 4 abgewandten Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar mit einem Wadenstützteil 8 verbunden ist.In detail, the support device 2 has a central support part 4, which is pivotally connected at one side and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis with a leg support part 6, which on its side facing away from the central support member 4 hinged and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis with a calf support part. 8 connected is.

Das mittlere Stützteil 4 ist auf seiner dem Beinstützteil 6 abgewandten Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar mit einem Oberkörperstützteil 10 verbunden, das auf seiner dem mittleren Stützteil 4 abgewandten Seite gelenkig und um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar mit einem Kopfstützteil 12 verbunden ist.The middle support member 4 is articulated on its side facing away from the leg support member 6 and pivotally connected about a horizontal pivot axis with an upper body support member 10 which is pivotally connected on its side facing away from the central support member 4 and pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis with a head support member 12.

Zum Verschwenken des Beinstützteiles 6 und des Wadenstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 ist ein Verstellhebel 14 vorgesehen, dessen eines Ende 16 an dem Wadenstützteil 8 angelenkt ist und dessen anderes Ende 18 drehfest mit einer um eine horizontale Drehachse an einem in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Rahmen der Stützeinrichtung 2 drehbar gelagerten Welle 20 in Form einer Vierkantwelle verbunden ist.For pivoting the leg support member 6 and the calf support member 8 relative to the central support member 4, an adjusting lever 14 is provided, whose one end 16 is hinged to the calf support member 8 and the other end 18 rotatably with a to a horizontal Rotary axis is connected to a not shown in the drawing frame of the support means 2 rotatably mounted shaft 20 in the form of a square shaft.

Zum Verschwenken des Oberkörperstützteiles 10 und des Kopfstützteiles 12 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 ist ein weiterer Verstellhebel 22 vorgesehen, dessen eines Ende 23 drehfest mit einer um eine horizontale Drehachse an dem in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Rahmen der Stützeinrichtung 2 drehbar gelagerten Welle 24 in Form einer Vierkantwelle verbunden ist und dessen anderes Ende 26 mit einem Ende 28 eines weiteren Verstellhebels 30 verbunden ist, dessen dem Verstellhebel 22 abgewandtes Ende 32 gelenkig mit dem Kopfstützteil 12 verbunden ist.For pivoting the upper body support member 10 and the head support member 12 relative to the central support member 4, a further adjusting lever 22 is provided, one end 23 rotatably with a about a horizontal axis of rotation on the frame, not shown in the drawing of the support means 2 rotatably mounted shaft 24 in shape a square shaft is connected and the other end 26 is connected to one end 28 of a further adjusting lever 30, the lever 22 facing away from the end 32 is pivotally connected to the headrest part 12.

Fig. 2 zeigt die Stützeinrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 in einer Position, in der die Stützteile 6, 8 und 10, 12 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verschwenkt sind.FIG. 2 shows the support device according to FIG. 1 in a position in which the support parts 6, 8 and 10, 12 are pivoted relative to the central support part 4.

Zum Verschwenken der Stützteile 6, 8 und 10, 12 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 sind erfindungsgemäße Möbelantriebe vorgesehen, die in einem gemeinsamen Gehäuse 34 unterhalb der Stützeinrichtung 2 aufgenommen sind. Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 werden die in dem Gehäuse 34 angeordneten Möbelantriebe von den Wellen 20, 24 getragen, die ihrerseits drehbar an dem in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Rahmen der Stützeinrichtung 2 gelagert sind. Das Gehäuse 34 kann jedoch beispielsweise auch an dem in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Rahmen der Stützeinrichtung 2 befestigt sein.For pivoting the support members 6, 8 and 10, 12 relative to the central support member 4 furniture drives are provided according to the invention, which are accommodated in a common housing 34 below the support means 2. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, arranged in the housing 34 furniture drives are supported by the shafts 20, 24, which in turn are rotatably mounted on the frame of the support means 2, not shown in the drawing. However, the housing 34 may for example also be attached to the frame of the support device 2, not shown in the drawing.

In dem Gehäuse 34 sind zwei erfindungsgemäße Möbelantriebe 36, 36' aufgenommen.In the housing 34, two furniture drives 36, 36 'according to the invention are accommodated.

Aufbau und Funktionsweise dieses Ausführungsbeispieles des erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebes werden nachfolgend anhand des Möbelantriebes 36 näher erläutert. Der Möbelantrieb 36' ist entsprechend aufgebaut, wobei seine Bauteile mit Bezugszeichen versehen sind, die den Bezugszeichen der Bauteile des Möbelantriebs 36 entsprechen.Structure and operation of this embodiment of the furniture drive according to the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the furniture drive 36. The furniture drive 36 'is constructed accordingly, wherein its components are provided with reference numerals corresponding to the reference numerals of the components of the furniture drive 36.

In Fig. 3 sind die Möbelantriebe 36, 36' der Übersichtlichkeit halber ohne die Stützeinrichtung 2 dargestellt. Außerdem ist eine Hälfte des Gehäuses 34 weggelassen.In FIG. 3, the furniture drives 36, 36 'are shown without the support device 2 for the sake of clarity. In addition, one half of the housing 34 is omitted.

Der Möbelantrieb 36 weist ein erstes Teil, das bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel durch das Gehäuse 34 gebildet ist, sowie ein zweites Teil auf, das bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel durch einen Schwenkhebel 38 gebildet ist, der um eine Schwenkachse 40 schwenkbar an dem Gehäuse 34 gelagert ist.The furniture drive 36 has a first part, which is formed in this embodiment by the housing 34, and a second part, which is formed in this embodiment by a pivot lever 38 which is pivotally mounted about a pivot axis 40 to the housing 34.

In Montageposition des Möbelantriebs 36 ist der Schwenkhebel 38 drehfest mit der in Fig. 3 nicht dargestellten drehbar gelagerten Welle 20 verbunden, die über den Verstellhebel 14 mit dem Wadenstützteil 8 zum Verschwenken desselben in Wirkungsverbindung steht. Der Möbelantrieb 36 bildet bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel also einen Schwenkantrieb.In the mounting position of the furniture drive 36 of the pivot lever 38 is rotatably connected to the rotatably mounted shaft 20, not shown in Fig. 3, which is about the adjustment lever 14 with the calf support member 8 for pivoting thereof in operative connection. The furniture drive 36 thus forms a pivot drive in this embodiment.

Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Schwenkhebel 38 in Montageposition zur Bildung einer drehfesten Verbindung formschlüssig mit der Welle 20 verbunden (vgl. Fig. 1). Hierzu weist die Welle 20 einen unrunden Querschnitt in Form eines Vierkants auf und greift formschlüssig in eine Ausnehmung 42 des Schwenkhebels 38 ein, die zum Querschnitt der Welle 20 im wesentlichen komplementär geformt und in Radialrichtung der Welle 20 zur Seite offen ausgebildet ist.In this embodiment, the pivot lever 38 in the mounting position to form a rotationally fixed connection is positively connected to the shaft 20 (see Fig. 1). For this purpose, the shaft 20 has a non-circular cross section in the form of a square and engages positively in a recess 42 of the pivot lever 38 which is formed to the cross section of the shaft 20 substantially complementary and formed in the radial direction of the shaft 20 to the side.

Der Schwenkhebel 38 ist bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel als einarmiger Hebel ausgebildet.The pivot lever 38 is formed in the embodiment as a one-armed lever.

Der Möbelantrieb 36 weist ferner ein flexibles Zugmittel auf, das bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel durch ein flexibles flaches Zugband 44 gebildet ist.The furniture drive 36 further comprises a flexible traction means, which in the embodiment by a flexible flat drawstring 44 is formed.

Das Zugband 44, dessen erstes Ende 45 an dem Schwenkhebel 38 festgelegt ist, ist nach Art eines Flaschenzuges abwechselnd über an dem ersten Teil, also dem Gehäuse 34, angeordnete Umlenkungen in Form von drehbar gelagerten Umlenkrollen 46, 48 und eine an dem zweiten Teil, also dem Schwenkhebel 38, angeordete Umlenkung in Form einer drehbar gelagerten Umlenkrolle 50 geführt.The drawstring 44, whose first end 45 is fixed to the pivot lever 38, is in the manner of a pulley alternately on the first part, so the housing 34, arranged deflections in the form of rotatably mounted pulleys 46, 48 and one on the second part, Thus, the pivot lever 38, angeordete deflection performed in the form of a rotatably mounted guide roller 50.

Der Möbelantrieb 36 weist ferner Antriebsmittel auf, die erfindungsgemäß ein linear bewegliches Antriebselement aufweisen, das mit dem Zugband 44 zum Verstellen des zweiten Teiles relativ zu dem ersten Teil in Wirkungsverbindung steht. Das linear bewegliche Antriebselement ist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel durch eine Spindelmutter 52 gebildet, die verdrehsicher und in Axialrichtung in Richtung eines Doppelpfeiles 54 beweglich auf einer drehantreibbaren Gewindespindel 56 gehalten ist. Das zweite Ende 57 des Zugbandes 44 ist an der Spindelmutter 52 festgelegt.The furniture drive 36 further comprises drive means, which according to the invention have a linearly movable drive element, which is in operative connection with the drawstring 44 for adjusting the second part relative to the first part. The linearly movable drive element is formed in this embodiment by a spindle nut 52 which is held against rotation and movable in the axial direction in the direction of a double arrow 54 on a rotatably driven threaded spindle 56. The second end 57 of the drawstring 44 is fixed to the spindle nut 52.

Die Gewindespindel 56 steht über ein Winkelgetriebe 58 mit einem Drehantrieb in Form eines Elektromotors 60 in Drehantriebsverbindung, dessen Abtriebswelle 62 in Fig. 3 in die Zeichenebene hinein verläuft und somit relativ zu der Gewindespindel 56 unter einem Winkel von 90° angeordnet ist. Der Elektromotor 60 ist an einer Innenwandung.des Gehäuses 34 angeordnet und wird über eine nicht dargestellte Steuereinrichtung angesteuert. Die Gewindespindel 56 ist mittels eines Kugellagers 64 drehbar gelagert.The threaded spindle 56 is connected via an angular gear 58 with a rotary drive in the form of an electric motor 60 in rotary drive connection, the output shaft 62 extends in Fig. 3 in the plane and thus is arranged relative to the threaded spindle 56 at an angle of 90 °. The electric motor 60 is arranged on a Innenwandung.des housing 34 and is controlled by a control device, not shown. The threaded spindle 56 is rotatably supported by means of a ball bearing 64.

Die Funktionsweise des erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebs 36 ist wie folgt:The operation of the furniture drive 36 according to the invention is as follows:

In der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Verstellage des Beinstützteiles 6 und des Wadenstützteiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 befindet sich die Spindelmutter 52 in Axialrichtung der Gewindespindel 56 im Bereich des dem Elektromotor 60 abgewandten Endes der Gewindespindel 56.In the illustrated in Fig. 1 adjustment of the leg support member 6 and the calf support member 8 relative to the middle support member 4 is the spindle nut 52 in the axial direction of the threaded spindle 56 in the region of the electric motor 60 facing away from the end of the threaded spindle 56th

Zum Verstellen des Beinstützteiles 6 und des Wadenstützteiles 8 in die in Fig. 2 dargestellte Verstellage treibt der Elektromotor 60 die Gewindespindel 56 derart an, daß sich die Spindelmutter 52, die bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als Zugelement ausgebildet ist, in Fig. 3 nach rechts schraubt und hierbei eine Zugkraft nach rechts in Fig. 3 auf das Zugband 44 ausübt. Hierdurch verschwenkt der Schwenkhebel 38 um die Schwenkachse 40, so daß sich die Welle 20 um die Schwenkachse 42 dreht und über den Verstellhebel 14 das Beinstützteil 6 und das Wadenstützteil 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verschwenkt.For adjusting the leg support member 6 and the calf support member 8 in the adjustment shown in Fig. 2, the electric motor 60 drives the threaded spindle 56 such that the spindle nut 52, which is formed in this embodiment as a tension element, in Fig. 3 screwed to the right and In this case, a pulling force to the right in Fig. 3 on the drawstring 44 exerts. As a result, the pivot lever 38 pivots about the pivot axis 40, so that the shaft 20 rotates about the pivot axis 42 and pivots about the adjustment lever 14, the leg support member 6 and the calf support member 8 relative to the central support member 4.

In der in Fig. 2 dargestellten Verstellage des Beinstützteiles 6 und des Wadenstützeiles 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 befindet sich die Spindelmutter 52 im Bereich des dem Motor 60 zugewandten Endes der Gewindespindel 56, wie in Fig. 3 dargestellt. Die Rückstellung in die in Fig. 1 dargestellte Verstellage erfolgt unter der Gewichtskraft der Stützteile 6, 8.In the illustrated in Fig. 2 adjustment of the leg support member 6 and the calf support member 8 relative to the central support member 4, the spindle nut 52 is in the region of the motor 60 facing the end of the threaded spindle 56, as shown in Fig. 3. The provision in the adjustment position shown in Fig. 1 is carried out under the weight of the support members 6, 8th

Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantrieb lassen sich während der gesamten Verstellbewegung, also auch am Ende der Verstellbewegung, große Kräfte aufbringen. Dadurch, daß das Zugband 44 nach Art eines Flaschenzuges umgelenkt ist, kann als Antrieb ein kleiner und damit kompakter Motor verwendet werden. Der erfindungsgemäße Möbelantrieb 36 ist darüber hinaus einfach im Aufbau und damit kostengünstig herstellbar.With the furniture drive according to the invention can be applied during the entire adjustment, so even at the end of the adjustment, large forces. The fact that the drawstring 44 is deflected in the manner of a pulley, can be used as a small drive and thus compact motor. The furniture drive 36 according to the invention is also simple in construction and thus inexpensive to produce.

Der weitere Möbelantrieb 36' ist in entsprechender Weise aufgebaut und dient zur Verstellung der Stützteile 10, 12 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 6, wobei noch eine zusätzliche Umlenkrolle 66 vorgesehen ist, um eine parallele Anordnung der Gewindespindeln 56 und 56' zu ermöglichen, so daß ein kompakter Aufbau des durch die Möbelantriebe 36 und 36' gebildeten Doppelantriebes erreicht ist.The further furniture drive 36 'is constructed in a corresponding manner and serves to adjust the support members 10, 12 relative to the central support member 6, wherein an additional deflection roller 66 is provided in order to allow a parallel arrangement of the threaded spindles 56 and 56 ', so that a compact structure of the double drive formed by the furniture drives 36 and 36' is achieved.

In Fig. 4 ist ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebes dargestellt, das sich von dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 dadurch unterscheidet, daß das linear bewegliche Antriebselement durch eine in ihrer Axialrichtung verstellbar gelagerte Spindel 68 gebildet ist, die bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als Gewindespindel ausgebildet ist. Zum Verstellen der Spindel 68 ist eine ortsfeste, auf der Spindel 68 angeordnete, drehantreibbare Spindelmutter 70 vorgesehen, die mit der Abtriebswelle 62 des Motors 60 in Drehantriebsverbindung steht. Das zweite Ende 57 des Zugbandes 44 ist an einem Ende der Spindel 68 festgelegt. Zum Verstellen des Schwenkhebels 38 relativ zu dem Gehäuse 34 treibt der Motor 60 die Spindelmutter 70 an, so daß sich die Spindel 68 entsprechend der Drehrichtung der Spindelmutter 70 in Fig. 4 nach links oder rechts schraubt, wodurch der Schwenkhebel 38 relativ zu dem Gehäuse 34 verschwenkt und dadurch das Beinstützteil 6 und das Wadenstützteil 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verschwenkt werden.4, a second embodiment of a furniture drive according to the invention is shown, which differs from the embodiment of FIG. 1 in that the linearly movable drive element is formed by a spindle 68 adjustably mounted in its axial direction, which is formed in this embodiment as a threaded spindle , To adjust the spindle 68, a stationary, arranged on the spindle 68, rotatably driven spindle nut 70 is provided which is in rotary drive connection with the output shaft 62 of the motor 60. The second end 57 of the drawstring 44 is fixed to one end of the spindle 68. For adjusting the pivot lever 38 relative to the housing 34, the motor 60 drives the spindle nut 70, so that the spindle 68 corresponding to the direction of rotation of the spindle nut 70 in Fig. 4 screwed to the left or right, whereby the pivot lever 38 relative to the housing 34th pivoted and thereby the leg support member 6 and the calf support member 8 are pivoted relative to the central support member 4.

In Fig. 5 ist eine Einzelheit eines dritten Ausführungsbeispieles eines erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebs 36 dargestellt, das sich von dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 4 vor allem dadurch unterscheidet, daß als relativ zu dem Gehäuse 34 um die Schwenkachse 40 verschwenkbares zweites Teil ein Teil 72 vorgesehen ist, das nach Art eines zweiarmigen Hebels ausgebildet ist, an dem an zur Schwenkachse 40 diametral gegenüberliegenden Stellen Umlenkrollen 74 bzw. 76 angeordnet sind. Das erste Ende 45 des Zugbandes 44 ist an dem Gehäuse 34 festgelegt und von dort über die Umlenkrolle 76 zu einer an dem Gehäuse angeordneten Umlenkrolle 78 und von dieser zu einer ebenfalls an dem Gehäuse angeordneten Umlenkrolle 80 geführt. Von der Umlenkrolle 80 ist das Zugband 44 über die Umlenkrolle 74 zu der Spindel 68 geführt, an deren Ende das zweite Ende 57 des Zugbandes 44 festgelegt ist. Dadurch, daß das Zugband 44 bei dieser Ausführungsform beiderseits der Schwenkachse 40 an dem zweiten Teil 72 angreift, werden geringere Kräfte in das Gehäuse 34 eingeleitet.5, a detail of a third embodiment of a furniture drive 36 according to the invention is shown, which differs from the embodiment of FIG. 4 above all in that as a relative to the housing 34 about the pivot axis 40 pivotable second part, a part 72 is provided which is designed in the manner of a two-armed lever, disposed at the diametrically opposite to the pivot axis 40 points pulleys 74 and 76, respectively are. The first end 45 of the drawstring 44 is fixed to the housing 34 and guided from there via the deflection roller 76 to a deflecting roller 78 arranged on the housing and from this to a deflection roller 80 likewise arranged on the housing. Of the guide roller 80, the drawstring 44 is guided via the guide roller 74 to the spindle 68, at the end of the second end 57 of the drawstring 44 is fixed. Characterized in that the drawstring 44 engages in this embodiment on both sides of the pivot axis 40 on the second part 72, lower forces are introduced into the housing 34.

Fig. 5 zeigt den Möbelantrieb 36 in einer Verstellage, in der das Beinstützteil 6 und das Wadenstützteil 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 nicht verschwenkt sind (siehe Fig. 1).5 shows the furniture drive 36 in an adjustment position in which the leg support part 6 and the calf support part 8 are not pivoted relative to the central support part 4 (see FIG. 1).

Fig. 6 zeigt den Möbelantrieb 36 gemäß Fig. 5 in einer Verstellage, in der das Beinstützteil 6 und das Wadenstützteil 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verschwenkt sind (vgl. Fig. 1).FIG. 6 shows the furniture drive 36 according to FIG. 5 in an adjustment position in which the leg support part 6 and the calf support part 8 are pivoted relative to the central support part 4 (see FIG. 1).

In Fig. 7 ist ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebs 36 dargestellt, das sich von dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 5 zunächst dadurch unterscheidet, daß das linear bewegliche Antriebselement durch eine Spindelmutter 52 gebildet ist, die verdrehsicher und in Axialrichtung einer Gewindespindel 56 beweglich auf dieser gehalten. Das erste Ende 45 des Zugbandes 44 ist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel an dem Teil 72 festgelegt und von dort über eine an dem Gehäuse 34 angeordnete Umlenkrolle 80 über die Umlenkrolle 76 zu der Umlenkrolle 78 geführt. Von der Umlenkrolle 78 ist das Zugband 44 über eine an der Spindelmutter 52 angeordnete Umlenkrolle 42 zu der Umlenkrolle 74 geführt. Von der Umlenkrolle 74 ist das Zugband 44 über eine an dem Gehäuse angeordnete Umlenkrolle 84 und von dieser zurück zu dem zweiten Teil 72 geführt, an dem das zweite Ende 57 des Zugbandes 44 festgelegt ist.In Fig. 7, a fourth embodiment of the furniture drive 36 according to the invention is shown, which initially differs from the embodiment of FIG. 5, characterized in that the linearly movable drive element is formed by a spindle nut 52, the rotation and in the axial direction of a threaded spindle 56 movable on this held. The first end 45 of the drawstring 44 is fixed in this embodiment to the part 72 and guided from there via a arranged on the housing 34 guide roller 80 via the guide roller 76 to the guide roller 78. Of the deflection roller 78, the tension belt 44 is guided over a arranged on the spindle nut 52 guide roller 42 to the guide roller 74. Of the guide roller 74, the tension belt 44 via a guide roller arranged on the housing 84 and led back from this to the second part 72, where the second end 57 of the drawstring 44 is fixed.

Auf diese Weise ist im Vergleich zu dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 5 eine zusätzliche Übersetzung erzielt.In this way, an additional translation is achieved compared to the embodiment of FIG. 5.

Fig. 7 zeigt den Möbelantrieb 36 in einer Verstellage, in der das Beinstützteil 6 und das Wadenstützteil 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 nicht verschwenkt sind (siehe Fig. 1).FIG. 7 shows the furniture drive 36 in an adjustment position in which the leg support part 6 and the calf support part 8 are not pivoted relative to the central support part 4 (see FIG. 1).

Fig. 8 zeigt den Möbelantrieb 36 gemäß Fig. 7 in einer Verstellage, in der das Beinstützteil 6 und das Wadenstützteil 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verschwenkt sind (siehe Fig. 2).FIG. 8 shows the furniture drive 36 according to FIG. 7 in an adjustment position in which the leg support part 6 and the calf support part 8 are pivoted relative to the middle support part 4 (see FIG. 2).

Fig. 9 zeigt ein fünftes Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Möbelantriebs 36, bei dem eine dem Teil 72 zugeordnete Umlenkrolle 86 nicht an dem Teil 72, sondern an einem Zwischenteil angeordnet ist. Das Zwischenteil ist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel durch einen Hebel 88 gebildet, der zusammen mit einem Hebel 90 ein Hebelgetriebe bzw. Gelenkgetriebe bildet.9 shows a fifth exemplary embodiment of a furniture drive 36 according to the invention, in which a deflection roller 86 assigned to the part 72 is not arranged on the part 72 but on an intermediate part. The intermediate part is formed in this embodiment by a lever 88, which forms together with a lever 90, a lever mechanism or linkage.

Die Umlenkrolle 86 ist an einem Ende 92 des Hebels 88 angeordnet, dessen anderes Ende 94 an dem Gehäuse 34 angelenkt ist. Entfernt von den Enden 92, 94 des Hebels 88 ist an diesem ein Ende 96 des Hebels 90 angelenkt, dessen anderes Ende 98 an dem zweiten Teil 72 angelenkt ist.The guide roller 86 is disposed at one end 92 of the lever 88, the other end 94 is hinged to the housing 34. Remote from the ends 92, 94 of the lever 88 is hinged thereto one end 96 of the lever 90, the other end 98 is hinged to the second part 72.

Das erste Ende 45 des Zugbandes 44 ist bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel an dem Gehäuse 34 festgelegt und um die Umlenkrolle 86 und eine an dem Gehäuse 34 angeordnete Umlenkrolle 100 zu dem in Fig. 9 nicht dargestellten linear beweglichen Antriebselement geführt, an dem sein zweites Ende 57 festgelegt ist.The first end 45 of the drawstring 44 is fixed in this embodiment to the housing 34 and guided around the guide roller 86 and arranged on the housing 34 deflection roller 100 to 9 in FIG. 9, not shown, linearly movable drive element on which its second end 57 fixed is.

Fig. 9 zeigt den Möbelantrieb 36 in einer Verstellage, in der das Beinstützteil 6 und das Wadenstützteil 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 nicht verschwenkt sind (siehe Fig. 1).9 shows the furniture drive 36 in an adjustable position, in which the leg support member 6 and the calf support member 8 are not pivoted relative to the central support member 4 (see Fig. 1).

Fig. 10 zeigt den Möbelantrieb 36 gemäß Fig. 9 in einer Verstellage, in der das Beinstützteil 6 und das Wadenstützeil 8 relativ zu dem mittleren Stützteil 4 verschwenkt sind (siehe Fig. 2).FIG. 10 shows the furniture drive 36 according to FIG. 9 in an adjustment position in which the leg support part 6 and the calf support part 8 are pivoted relative to the central support part 4 (see FIG. 2).

Claims (28)

  1. Electromotive furniture drive (36) for moving parts of a piece of furniture in relation to each other,
    having a first part (34),
    having a second part (72) which can be moved in relation to the first part and
    having traction means (44) in the form of a cable, belt or chain, the first end of which is fixed to one of the parts (34, 72) and which is operatively connected to driving means in order to move the parts (34, 72) in relation to each other, with the driving means having at least one electrical motor and with the driving means having a linearly movable drive element which is operatively connected to the traction means (44) in order to move the second part (72) in relation to the first part (34),
    characterised in that
    the first part (34) can be pivoted in relation to the second part (72), such that the furniture drive (36) is configured as a pivot drive,
    and that the traction means (44) are guided in the manner of a pulley block alternately via at least one diverting assembly (78, 80) assigned to the first part (34) and via at least one diverting assembly (74, 76) assigned to the second part.
  2. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the first end (45) of the traction means (44) is fixed to the second part.
  3. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the second end (57) of the traction means (44) is fixed to the linearly movable drive element.
  4. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the linearly movable drive element is configured as a traction element and exerts a tractive force on the traction means (44) in order to move the second part in relation to the first part.
  5. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the linearly movable drive element is a spindle nut (52) which is held in a torsion-resistant manner on a rotatable actuating spindle, such that it can be moved in an axial direction.
  6. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 5, characterised in that the actuating spindle is configured as a threaded spindle (56).
  7. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the linearly movable drive element is a supported spindle (68) which can be moved in its axial direction.
  8. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 7, characterised in that, in order to move the spindle (68), a fixed, rotatable spindle nut (70) disposed on the spindle is provided.
  9. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 8, characterised in that the spindle (68) is a threaded spindle.
  10. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the traction means (44) are guided in the manner of an at least 4-stranded pulley block alternately via diverting assemblies (46, 48) assigned to the first part and diverting assemblies (50) assigned to the second part.
  11. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that one of the parts has a pivoted lever (38), to which at least one diverting assembly is assigned.
  12. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 11, characterised in that the pivoted lever (38) can be connected in a non-rotational manner to a rotatably supported shaft (20) which, in the assembly position of the furniture drive (36), is operatively connected to one part of the furniture in order to move the same.
  13. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 12, characterised in that the pivoted lever (38) can be positively connected to the shaft (20) to form a non-rotational connection.
  14. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 13, characterised in that the shaft (20) has a noncircular cross section and, in the assembly position of the furniture drive (36), positively engages in a recess (42) of the pivoted lever (38) which is substantially formed in a complementary manner to the cross section of the shaft (20).
  15. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 14, characterised in that the recess (42) of the pivoted lever (38) is configured in an open form in the radial direction of the shaft (20) and that locking means for locking the shaft (20) are provided in the recess (42).
  16. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 11, characterised in that the pivoted lever (38) is configured as a lever having two arms, with at least one diverting assembly (50) being assigned to each lever arm.
  17. Furniture drive as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a diverting assembly which is assigned to one of the parts is disposed on said part.
  18. Furniture drive as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a diverting assembly which is assigned to one of the parts is disposed on an intermediate part which is in a power transmitting connection with said part.
  19. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 18, characterised in that the intermediate part is a lever (88) of a lever gear (88, 90).
  20. Furniture drive as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the diverting assemblies (46, 48, 50) are formed by idle rollers.
  21. Furniture drive as claimed in Claims 10 and 20, characterised in that the idle rollers assigned to the first part have coaxial axes of rotation or are disposed on a common axis of rotation.
  22. Furniture drive as claimed in Claims 10 and 20, characterised in that the idle rollers assigned to the second part (72) have coaxial axes of rotation or are disposed on a common axis of rotation.
  23. Furniture drive as claimed in Claims 10 and 20, characterised in that the idle rollers (78, 80) assigned to the first part (34) have axes of rotation which are parallel to each other.
  24. Furniture drive as claimed in Claims 10 and 20, characterised in that the idle rollers (74, 76) assigned to the second part (72) have axes of rotation which are parallel to each other.
  25. Furniture drive as claimed in Claim 5, characterised in that the motor (60) is drivably connected to the actuating spindle via a gear (58).
  26. Supporting device which can be moved by motor for upholstery of an upholstered seat and/or an upholstered bed, for example a mattress of a bed,
    having a first support part and at least one second support part for planar support of the upholstery, with the first support part and the second support part being articulated to one another and being pivotable by means of a drive device in relation to each other,
    characterised in that
    the drive device has at least one furniture drive (36) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims.
  27. Supporting device as claimed in Claim 26, characterised in that the supporting device (2) is configured as a lath base.
  28. Upholstered seat and/or upholstered bed, characterised in that it has a supporting device as claimed in Claim 26 or 27.
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