EP1640541A2 - Device for stopping a swingable apparatus, in particular a door or window - Google Patents

Abstract

The device uses a fixing element (2) which is fixed on the swivel door and engages with a fixing section (12) of a stop element (4) which also has a stop section (10) to be supported on a frame element of the door. Adjusting means are used to fix the stop element off-set to the fixing element in a closing plane substantially perpendicular to the swivel axis (x) of the swivel door. Independent claim describes system for closing swivel door with a spring unit, a fixing unit and an actuating unit. The actuating unit and fixing unit can be coupled with the spring unit so that as the swivel door is opened the spring unit is tensioned and the stored energy causes automatic closing.

Description

The present invention relates to a device for stopping a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window, and to a system for closing a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window.

Devices for stopping a door are known in the art. Thus, for example, weights are placed on the floor in the area of the door, in order to stop them in a predeterminable position, the door being brought into abutment against the weight. A further known from the prior art solution is the provision of a wedge, which - pushed after positioning the door in the desired position - between bottom edge of the door and floor and is trapped there.

A disadvantage of such devices, however, is that they do not always work reliably, since they are displaceable on the floor and thus the position of the door is not exactly and with repeated movement of the door clearly defined.

In addition, doorstops are known from the prior art, which are fixed in a predetermined position with the ground, for example screwed into this. However, this requires undesirable damage to the soil.

In view of this prior art, it is therefore an object of the present invention to propose a device for stopping a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window, and to a system for closing a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window, which ensure a clear and reliable positioning of the pivotable device without causing damage to the bottom or a frame member.

This object is achieved by a device for stopping a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window, with the features of claim 1 and by a system for closing a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window, with the features of claim 11 , Preferred embodiments are subject of the dependent subclaims.

• ein Befestigungselement, welches mittelbar oder unmittelbar an der schwenkbaren Einrichtung befestigbar ist,
• ein Anschlagelement mit einem Anschlagabschnitt, welcher ausgelegt ist, sich an einem Rahmenelement der schwenkbaren Einrichtung oder einem daran angrenzenden Wandbereich abzustützen, und einem Befestigungsabschnitt, welcher mit dem Befestigungselement mittelbar oder unmittelbar in Eingriff steht, und
• Einstellmittel, um das Anschlagelement in einer Ebene (bzw. Öffnungs- oder Schließebene), die im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Schwenkachse der schwenkbaren Einrichtung steht, zumindest bereichsweise versetzt zu dem Befestigungselement anzuordnen.

In der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung kann das Befestigungselement unmittelbar an der schwenkbaren Einrichtung befestigt werden. Dies kann beispielsweise mittels Klebung, Verschraubung, Verschweißung oder einer sonstigen mechanischen Befestigung erfolgen. Ebenfalls kann das Befestigunselement vorteilhafterweise so ausgebildet sein, dass es formschlüssig an der schwenkbaren Einrichtung befestigbar ist, d.h. diese im Wesentlichen formschlüssig zumindest teilweise umgreift. Somit kann das Befestigungselement vorteilhafterweise einfach auf die schwenkbare Einrichtung aufgesteckt werden. Alternativ kann das Befestigungselement ebenfalls mittelbar an der schwenkbaren Einrichtung befestigt werden, beispielsweise durch ein dazwischen angeordnetes weiteres Element, wie einen Türschließer. In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist die Vorrichtung ausgelegt, an einer oberen Kante der schwenkbaren Einrichtung angeordnet zu werden, d.h. bei einer Türe oder einem Fenster an der Kante, welche der Decke eines Raums zugewandt ist. Das Anschlagelement weist einen Anschlagabschnitt und einen Befestigungsabschnitt auf. Der Anschlagabschnitt ist hierbei ausgelegt, sich an einem Rahmenelement der schwenkbaren Einrichtung oder einem daran angrenzenden Wandbereich abzustützen. Bei Verwendung einer Türe oder eines Fensters als schwenkbare Einrichtung stützt sich bei bestimmungsgemäßer Verwendung der Vorrichtung der Anschlagabschnitt somit vorteilhafterweise am Tür- bzw. Fensterrahmen oder an einem daran angrenzenden Wandbereich ab. In anderen Worden ist der Anschlagabschnitt des Anschlagelements ausgelegt, sich an einem in Bezug auf die schwenkbare Einrichtung stationären Körper abzustützen. Der Befestigungsabschnitt steht mit dem Befestigungselement mittelbar oder unmittelbar in Eingriff. D.h., der Befestigungsabschnitt kann am Befestigungselement direkt befestigt sein, beispielsweise angeschweisst, angeschraubt, angenietet, etc.. Es ist aber ebenfalls möglich, diesen über ein weiteres Element mit dem Befestigungselement in Eingriff zu bringen, welches beispielsweise eine Variierung des Eingriffspunktes mit dem Befestigungselement erlaubt. Somit sind Anschlagelement und Befestigungselement vorteilhafterweise separat (d.h. als getrennte bzw. trennbare Teile bzw. Elemente) ausgebildet. Die Einstellmittel sind vorteilhafterweise ausgebildet, das Anschlagelement zumindest bereichsweise versetzt zu dem Befestigungselement anzuordnen. In anderen Worten ist das Anschlagelement ausgelegt, zumindest im Bereich des Anschlagabschnitts über das Befestigungselement in der Schließebene, welche im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Schwenkachse der schwenkbaren Einrichtung steht, hervorzuragen. Vorteilhafterweise ragt das Anschlagelement zumindest im Bereich des Anschlagabschnitts somit in Richtung des Rahmenelements bzw. des daran benachbarten Wandbereichs über das Befestigungselement hervor. Somit ragt das Anschlagelement zumindest im Bereich des Anschlagabschnitts vorteilhafterweise in diejenige Richtung über das Befestigungselement hervor, in welcher die Bewegung der schwenkbaren Einrichtung gestoppt werden soll. Somit kann die Vorrichtung vorteilhafterweise sowohl als Anschlag beim Öffnen der schwenkbaren Einrichtung als auch als Anschlag zum Aufhalten der schwenkbaren Einrichtung dienen. Das Befestigungselement und/oder das Anschlagelement können vorteilhafterweise im Wesentlichen als Schiene ausgebildet sein. Infolgedessen können das Befestigungselement und das Anschlagelement in der Schließebene zueinander geneigt sein, so dass sie vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen in einer V-Form zueinander stehen. Somit wird vorteilhafterweise eine Vorrichtung geschaffen, welche die Bewegung einer schwenkbaren Einrichtung sowohl in Öffnungs- als auch in Schließrichtung stoppen kann.According to the invention, a device is provided for stopping a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window, comprising

• a fastening element which can be fastened directly or indirectly to the pivotable device,
• a stopper member having a stopper portion which is adapted to be supported on a frame member of the pivotal device or a wall portion adjacent thereto, and a fixing portion which is directly or indirectly engaged with the fixing member, and
• Adjusting means for arranging the stop element in a plane (or opening or closing plane), which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis of the pivotable device, at least partially offset from the fixing element.

In the device according to the invention, the fastening element can be fastened directly to the pivotable device. This can be done for example by gluing, screwing, welding or other mechanical fastening. Likewise, the fastening element can advantageously be designed in such a way that it can be fastened to the pivotable device in a form-fitting manner, ie, it engages around this at least partially in a form-fitting manner. Thus, the fastener can advantageously be easily attached to the pivoting device. Alternatively, the fastener may also be indirectly secured to the pivotable device, for example, by a further element disposed therebetween, such as a door closer. In an advantageous Embodiment, the device is designed to be arranged on an upper edge of the pivotable device, ie at a door or a window on the edge, which faces the ceiling of a room. The stopper member has a stopper portion and a fixing portion. The stopper portion is hereby adapted to be supported on a frame element of the pivotable device or an adjoining wall region. When using a door or a window as a pivotable device is based on intended use of the device, the stop portion thus advantageously on the door or window frame or on an adjoining wall area. In other words, the abutment portion of the abutment member is adapted to be supported on a body stationary with respect to the pivotable means. The attachment portion is directly or indirectly engaged with the attachment member. That is, the attachment portion may be attached directly to the fastener, for example, welded, screwed, riveted, etc .. But it is also possible to bring about another element with the fastener into engagement, which allows, for example, a variation of the point of engagement with the fastener , Thus, the stop element and the fastening element are advantageously formed separately (ie as separate or separable parts or elements). The adjusting means are advantageously designed to arrange the stop element at least partially offset from the fastening element. In other words, the stop element is designed to protrude, at least in the area of the abutment section, via the fastening element in the closing plane, which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis of the pivotable device. Advantageously, the stop element projects, at least in the area of the stop section, in the direction of the frame element or of the wall area adjacent thereto via the fastening element. Thus, the stop element projects, at least in the region of the stop section, advantageously in the direction over the fastening element in which the movement of the pivotable device is to be stopped. Thus, the device can advantageously serve both as a stop when opening the pivoting device and as a stop for stopping the pivoting device. The fastening element and / or the stop element can advantageously be designed essentially as a rail be. As a result, the fastener and the stopper member may be inclined to each other in the closing plane, so that they are preferably substantially in a V-shape to each other. Thus, a device is advantageously provided which can stop the movement of a pivotable device in both the opening and closing direction.

Preferably, the adjusting means are formed as variable adjusting means for detecting the position of the stopper portion in the closing plane, i. a plane that is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis of the pivotable device to set relative to the fastener. It is thus advantageously determined variably, to what extent the stop element thus protrudes at least in the region of the stop portion in the direction of the frame member or the wall portion adjacent thereto via the fastening element. As a result, the position of the pivotal device in which the device according to the invention develops its effect can be predetermined.

Further preferably, the stop element is rotatably or pivotally mounted directly or indirectly via a pivot axis on the fastening element, which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the pivotable device. In other words, the stop element is advantageously pivotally mounted in the closing plane with respect to the fastener. Preferably, therefore, a lock is provided, which - after setting the desired position of the stop element - this locks in relation to the fastener and thus prevents further rotation or pivotal movement.

Advantageously, the variable adjusting means are adapted to set the inclination of the stopper member variable relative to the fastening element. This is preferably done via the above-mentioned locking. In other words, the extent to which the stop element projects beyond the fastening element at least in the area of the stop section in the direction of the frame element or of the adjoining wall area is thus advantageously determined as desired. Thus, an extremely flexible device is provided, by means of which the movement of the pivotable device in any position of this stopped can be.

In a preferred embodiment, the device has a toggle lever element, whose first end portion is arranged substantially pivotably on the fastening element and whose second end portion is arranged substantially pivotable between stop portion and fastening portion on the stop element. The toggle lever element is particularly advantageous in a fastening of the stop element on the fastening element via a pivot axis. Thus, the attachment points of the toggle lever and abutment member on the fastener preferably form a triangular configuration, thereby providing a highly stable device.

The fastening section of the stop element preferably has at least one latching device for engagement with at least one latching element provided on the fastening element. The latch thus advantageously prevents a rotational and / or translational movement of the stop element with respect to the fastening element. In addition, it is advantageously possible, preferably - as adjustable - to determine the extent to which the stop element protrudes at least in the region of the stop portion in the direction of the frame member or the adjoining wall portion on the fastener.

Advantageously, the latching element is formed on the pivot axis of the stop element and the Verrasteinrichtung adjacent thereto at the attachment portion. Alternatively, the latching device can also be formed on the pivoting axis of the stop element and the latching element adjacent thereto on the attachment section. For this purpose, in particular a toothing, screw (or strain) or similar releasable means are suitable.

Preferably, the stop element can be fixed in the direction of the pivot axis of the pivotable device on the fastening element substantially. In other words, the stopper member and at least particularly the attachment portion of the stopper member is variable along a direction substantially toward and away from the pivotal axis of the pivotal device fixable, for example by a displacement of the fastening portion along the fastener.

Additionally or alternatively, in an advantageous embodiment, the longitudinal extent of the stop element is variable, preferably telescopic. Thus, advantageously, a stop element is provided whose length is adaptable to various configurations of the pivotable device and to desired angular positions or positions of the pivotable device. Appropriately, in this case, in particular, the distance between the mounting area and stop portion is variable. In a further embodiment, the stop element is replaceable, so that various stop elements can be provided on the fastening element, depending on the particular field of use (such as geometric configuration of the pivotable device, desired angular position of this, etc.).

In a preferred embodiment, the stop element is rotatably or pivotally indirectly or directly attached via a pivot axis on the fastening element, which lies in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis of the pivotable device. In an indirect attachment, a further element between the fastening element and stop element may be provided, on which the stop element is preferably arranged pivotably via a hinge. The further element can in turn be fixed or slidably fixed on the fastening element. This further element may in particular be an overload protection element, as will be explained later. The pivot axis lies in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis of the pivotable device. Here, the pivot axis causes a pivoting of at least the stop portion of the stop element substantially obliquely or inclined to the pivot point of the pivotable device, i. the pivot axis is not directed towards or at a right angle to the pivot point (or pivot axis of the pivotable device) (i.e., substantially tangential to the pivot point).

Between the stop element and fastener can overload protection element be arranged. The overload protection element is designed to permit a relative rotational movement between the stop element and the fastening element from a predetermined or predeterminable force on the stop element-in particular the stop section. As a result, the inventive device for stopping a pivotable device at least temporarily loses its stopping effect, since due to the overload protection element and the resulting freedom of movement between the stopper and fastener closing or moving the pivotal device in the presence of predetermined or predeterminable force is possible. The overload protection element can have a diverse configuration. Advantageously, the overload protection element is in particular designed such that it has a first portion, on which the stop element - preferably pivotally mounted on the lying in the plane which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis of the pivotable device, lying pivot axis -. The first portion preferably has a substantially cylindrical portion having at least one engagement portion - advantageously in the form of a recess - on its outer peripheral surface. The first portion is rotatably mounted on a second portion which is fixed substantially fixed to the fastener. Furthermore, at least one engagement element is provided, which engages in the engagement portion, as long as the predetermined or predeterminable force is not exceeded on the stop element, so that a rotation of the first to the second portion is not possible. After the force is exceeded, the engagement element is disengaged from the engagement section, so that a relative movement, ie rotation, from the first to the second section is permitted. The engagement element is formed in particular resilient, for example due to its material-inherent properties or due to a bias by spring force. It is understood that also the first and second sections can be meshed with each other via a toothing due to a spring tension and when exceeding the predetermined or predeterminable force on the stop element of the frictional connection via the teeth by a complaint of the first of the second section against the spring force is overcome, so that a rotational movement of the first to the second section is allowed. Also, a frictional connection between the first and second section via a between the first and second section disposed friction element, which creates a frictional engagement between the first and second section.

• eine Federeinheit,
• eine Befestigungseinheit zur Befestigung der Vorrichtung an der schwenkbaren Einrichtung und
• eine Betätigungseinheit,

wobei die Betätigungseinheit und die Befestigungseinheit so mit der Federeinheit koppelbar sind, dass beim Öffnen der schwenkbaren Einrichtung die Federeinheit gespannt wird und die in der Federeinheit gespeicherte Energie ein selbsttätiges Schließen der schwenkbaren Einrichtung bewirkt, und

• eine Vorrichtung zum Stoppen der schwenkbaren Einrichtung, umfassend
  ein Befesfigüngselement, welches mittelbar oder unmittelbar an der Befestigungseinheit befestigt ist und
  ein Anschlagelement, das einen Anschlagabschnitt, welcher ausgelegt ist, sich an einem Rahmenelement der schwenkbaren Einrichtung oder einem daran angrenzenden Wandbereich abzustützen, und einen Befestigungsabschnitt aufweist, welcher mit dem Befestigungselement mittelbar oder unmittelbar in Eingriff steht.

Furthermore, according to the invention, a system for closing a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window, is provided, comprising

• a spring unit,
• a fixing unit for fixing the device to the pivotable device and
• an operating unit,

wherein the actuating unit and the fastening unit are coupled to the spring unit so that when opening the pivotable device, the spring unit is tensioned and stored in the spring unit energy causes an automatic closing of the pivoting device, and

• a device for stopping the pivotable device, comprising
  a Befesfigüngselement which is attached directly or indirectly to the fixing unit and
  a stopper member having a stopper portion adapted to be supported on a frame member of the pivotal device or a wall portion adjacent thereto, and a fixing portion which is directly or indirectly engaged with the fixing member.

The system thus advantageously provides an object which effects a movement of the pivotable device in one direction, which further causes a device to stop the movement in a predetermined or predeterminable position. The device according to the invention can thus advantageously be provided in order to limit the opening movement of the pivotable device or to limit or to predeterminately limit or pre-determine the closing movement of the pivotable device caused at least in part by the system. It is understood that all the advantages and further features described above of the device according to the invention for stopping a pivotable device can be used in the present system.

Preferably, the device for stopping the pivotable device, in particular setting means to the stop element in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis of the pivotable device, preferably variably, at least partially arranged to offset the fastening element.

In a further preferred embodiment, the actuating unit is designed as a support unit, which can be brought into abutment against the frame element of the pivotable device or an adjoining wall region, and wherein the fastening unit can be plugged onto the pivotable device. This means in other words that on the one hand no attachment of the support element to the pivoting device (for example, on the door) is required and on the other hand, the attachment to the pivoting device (for example, on the door) by attaching. As a result, any pivotable device can easily be retrofitted with a locking device which can also be mounted and dismounted without any alteration to the pivoting device and an associated frame element (e.g., a door and a door frame) and regularly without tools. In addition to retrofitting, it is therefore also possible, e.g. when moving, remove the locking device and use it on another pivoting device.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the fastening unit has a fastening rail and a housing for at least partially receiving the spring unit. This means that the function of the spring unit and the attachment of the system according to the invention are functionally and locally separated.

The shape of the mounting rail and thus its function of the secure attachment of the system to the pivotable device to be equipped depends essentially on the geometry of this. According to a preferred embodiment, the mounting rail is at least partially formed in cross-section substantially U-shaped and surrounds the edge of the pivotable device (eg the door or window edge). The term "at least partially substantially U-shaped" should include both a complete U-profile than Also, a profile, one leg of which extends over the entire length of the mounting rail, while the opposite "leg" is formed only by one or more hook-like projections. Also, a mounting rail, which has one or more U-shaped brackets which are connected to each other, is intended to fall under this concept. It is only essential that the mounting rail surrounds the edge of the pivotable device on both sides, at least in sections. In this case, the width of the U-profile may be predetermined, so that find different mounting rails use for different frame profiles. Alternatively, however, the U-profile can be variable in its width, ie adjustable. Since, in particular newly installed doors usually have a circumferential rectangular edge - in particular in the form of a peripherally projecting spring or a projection - is sufficient for a variety of applications, a U-shaped mounting rail.

According to a further embodiment, however, the inner profile of the mounting rail is formed substantially complementary to the outer profile of the edge of the pivotable device. This can be done in a simple manner by selecting the appropriate mounting rail to adapt to different edge geometries.

In order to ensure a safe and defined power transmission when moving the pivoting device of this on the mounting rail to the housing, according to one embodiment, the mounting rail is arranged substantially rigidly on the housing. In this case, the rigid arrangement by a non-detachable attachment, such as welding or gluing, or by a detachable attachment. A detachable attachment is particularly advantageous if the mounting rail to be replaced in adaptation to different Türkantengeometrien.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment, however, the mounting rail is integrally formed on the housing, for example, molded or molded. As a result, a simple and inexpensive production is possible.

The housing on which the mounting rail is arranged essentially serves to at least partially accommodate the spring unit. According to one embodiment, this housing is designed substantially tubular or cup-shaped. "Pipe or cup-shaped" includes by no means only cylindrical designs; Rather, the housing may also have a prismatic, triangular in cross-section, quadrangular, polygonal or other shape. In principle, the mounting rail can be arranged in the longitudinal direction of the housing. Preferably, however, the mounting rail is arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing, so that an easy attachment of the mounting rail on the upper horizontal transverse edge of the pivotable device in the corner is possible, while the housing substantially perpendicular thereto and substantially parallel to the vertical edge of the pivoting device extends. This results in a particularly simple and reliable attachment of the device according to the invention to the pivotable device.

The shape of the actuating unit is basically arbitrary, as long as a reliable power transmission from the spring unit to the frame of the pivotable device is possible. According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, however, the actuating unit is substantially U- or L-shaped and engages with one of its legs in the particular cup or tubular housing such that the actuating unit is pivotable about this leg and the longitudinal axis of the housing , In particular, when preferably the pivot axis of the actuating unit, the longitudinal axis of the housing and the pivot axis of the pivotable device are aligned, the actuating unit is subject to an almost pure advantageous moment load during opening and closing.

The free leg of the actuating unit is preferably formed as a contact unit on the frame member. In this case, the contact unit can be provided to protect the frame element with a coating, a coating or the like, in particular of an elastomer.

The type and shape of the spring unit is basically arbitrary, as long as the force or energy expended when opening the pivotable device is elastically storable and releasable again. Thus, the spring unit may be formed as a radial spring unit. "Radial spring unit" in the sense of the present invention means that the rotation of the actuating unit, in particular in the housing causes a compression or tension of the spring unit in the circumferential direction, relative to the axis of rotation of the actuating unit. Thus, for example, find an elastomer buffer as a radial spring unit, which is pressed by a radially projecting shoulder on the actuating element against a housing arranged in the housing or formed by a portion of the housing inner wall abutment. It is also conceivable that the actuating unit is vulcanized into the housing by means of a heavy-duty elastomer, wherein upon rotation of the actuating unit, the elastomer is subjected to shear.

According to a particularly preferred Ausgestattung of the invention, however, the spring unit is designed as a helical spring. In this case, the helical spring is preferably arranged in the housing such that the first end of the helical spring can be brought into abutment against the housing at least when the pivotable device is opened. This supporting system can advantageously be achieved in that the helical spring has at its first end a radially outwardly extending projection, which can be brought into a slot-like recess in the end edge of the cup or tubular housing in engagement. Thus, the coil spring in the housing is reliably secured against unintentional rotation. According to a very particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, however, in each case at least one slot-like recess is provided in both axially opposite end edges of the cup or tubular housing. Thereby, the coil spring can be both from above and, rotated by 180 degrees, inserted from below into the housing and there supportingly locked in the respective slot-like recess rotatably, whereby the direction of rotation of the device can be easily converted from left to right stop ,

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the second end of the helical spring can be fastened to the actuating unit in such a manner that reliable opening and closing of the pivotable device ensures reliable power transmission and thus exciting torsion of the spring unit between the housing and the frame element. Preferably, this attachment takes place in that the L- or U-shaped actuating unit engages with its first leg in the cylindrical interior of the coil spring and the coil spring has at its second end an axially projecting lug, in a free leg of the L or U -shaped actuating unit arranged recess can be inserted. In this design, the conversion from left to right stop and vice versa by repositioning the coil spring as described above and simultaneously repositioning the actuator unit is rotated 180 degrees from above or from below into the interior of the coil spring.

In particular, to adjust the tension or bias of the spring unit and thus the closing force, according to another embodiment, the free leg at least partially plate-shaped, wherein in this plate-shaped region at least two recesses on a circular arc or circular arc portion, which is substantially concentric to the longitudinal axis of the first leg, spaced in the circumferential direction are arranged. By this design, the axially projecting shoulder of the coil spring can be selectively inserted into one of the recesses, whereby the bias of the coil spring is selected.

Fig. 1

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.

Fig. 2

zeigt eine Draufsicht einer zweiten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in verschiedenen Positionen.

Fig. 3

zeigt eine Seitenansicht und Draufsicht einer dritten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.

Fig. 4

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Systems.

Fig. 5

zeigt eine Draufsicht des Systems von Fig. 4 in verschiedenen Positionen.

Fig. 6

zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer vierten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.

Fig. 7

zeigt eine Draufsicht einer fünften Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung in verschiedenen Positionen.

Fig. 8

zeigt eine schematische, teilweise aufgebrochene Explosionszeichnung des erfindungsgemäßen Systems ohne die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung.

Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following exemplary description of preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1

shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of the device according to the invention.

Fig. 2

shows a plan view of a second embodiment of the device according to the invention in different positions.

Fig. 3

shows a side view and plan view of a third embodiment of the device according to the invention.

Fig. 4

shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the system according to the invention.

Fig. 5

shows a plan view of the system of Fig. 4 in different positions.

Fig. 6

shows a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the device according to the invention.

Fig. 7

shows a plan view of a fifth embodiment of the device according to the invention in various positions.

Fig. 8

shows a schematic, partially broken exploded view of the system according to the invention without the device according to the invention.

In Fig. 1 , a first embodiment of the device according to the invention is shown. The device comprises a fastening element 2 and a stop element 4. In addition, adjusting means 6 are provided, by means of which the stop element 4 is displaced at least in regions in a closing plane which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis x of the pivotable device 152 (see FIG to arrange the fastener 2.

The fastening element 2 is formed in an advantageous embodiment L-shaped and advantageously has a U-shaped cross-section. In addition, openings 8, for example in the form of bores (with or without thread), may advantageously be provided on the fastening element 2. About these openings, the fastener 2 advantageously on a pivotable device or an intermediate element can be arranged (eg via appropriate screws). However, the fastener 2 may also have any other shape. Thus, the fastener 2 also only plate-shaped or be designed as a U-profile rail. In addition to or instead of the openings 8 projections may be provided which serve as engagement means with the pivotable means 152 or an intermediate element. The attachment can also be designed as a non-detachable attachment, for example, via a bond, welding o. ..

The stop element 4 has a substantially distally arranged stop section 10 and a mounting section 12 which is preferably substantially opposite thereto. The abutment portion 10 is advantageously designed to be supported on a frame element 150 of the pivotable device 152 or an adjoining wall region. For this purpose, the stopper portion 10 and its distal end have different geometric configurations, but in particular this is rounded. In addition, it is preferable to provide at least at least the stopper portion 10 or its distal end with a coating or form of a material which advantageously prevents a violation of the frame member 150 or the adjoining wall portion.

Both fastener 2 and stop member 4 are advantageously formed of a rigid material, such as e.g. a metal or fiber composite material.

The adjusting means 6 are advantageously provided in order to arrange the stop element 4 in a closing plane, which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis x of the pivotable device 152, at least in regions offset from the fastening element 2. The pivot axis x of the pivotable device 152 is preferably arranged in this Auführungsform substantially parallel to a pivot axis u. The pivot axis u is advantageously provided to the stop member 4 rotatable or pivotally m fastener 2 to be arranged. Thus, the stopper member 4 and the stopper portion 10 is designed, at least partially projecting beyond the fastening element 2 in the closing plane, which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis x of the pivotable device (or the pivot axis u) to stand out. Advantageously, protrudes the stop element 4 thus protrudes at least in the region of the stop section 10 in the direction of the frame element 150 or of the wall region adjacent thereto via the fastening element 2.

This outstanding area (or its position relative to the fastening element 2) thus results in the position in which the movement of the pivotable device 152 is stopped, as shown in FIG. 2 . In this case, the movement of the pivotable device 152 in both the opening direction and in the closing direction can be stopped, depending on the arrangement of the stopper portion 10. The adjusting means 6 are advantageously formed as a variable adjustment means 6, the position of the stopper portion 10 in the closing plane relative to the fastener 2 set. In other words, the abutment element 4 can be pivoted about the pivot axis u, so that the abutment portion 10 can be fixed along an approximately circular path represented by the arrow in FIG. 1 and is tilted or pivoted by an angle of inclination α relative to the fastening element 2.

The adjusting means may be formed as Verrasteinrichtung 6, which include a toothing provided in the stop element 4 and a substantially corresponding toothing in the fastening element 2. Alternative is also a substantially similar effect other locking possible, for example, a screw or the like ..

In Fig. 3 , a further embodiment of the invention is shown, which also has a toothed Verrasteinrichtung 6 as adjusting. However, the stop element 4 in this case has a bent-back portion or area 14. At least this bent-back region 14 is designed to be resilient, so that-as shown in FIG. 3 above-the distal end region or the stopper section 10 can be bent upwards or away from the fastening element 2. As a result, the latch 6 is brought out of engagement and the stopper 4 can be pivoted about the pivot axis u to set the desired "stop position" of the pivotable device 152.

The embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 has a further form of adjusting means. The adjusting means have a first guide element, which is formed on a region of the stop element 4. A corresponding second guide element 16 is formed on a side of the fastening element substantially facing the stop element 4. In the illustrated embodiment, the second guide member 16 is formed as a groove. This may preferably be formed dovetail-shaped. In the stop element 4, a correspondingly congruent projection is formed at least in regions, which is designed to be guided in the second guide element 16, so that the stop element 4 can be displaced in a direction v substantially to the pivot axis x of the pivotable device 152. Advantageously, corresponding latching means are provided in order to fix the desired position of the stop element 4 on the fastening element 2.

The stop element 4 can be made in several parts, in particular in two parts. In the illustrated embodiment, the stop element 4 is arranged indirectly via a fastening leg 18 on the fastening element 2. The stop element 4 and the fastening leg 18 are connected to one another via a pivot axis 20. The pivot axis 20 lies in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis x of the pivotable device 152 and is inclined to the direction v, so that the stop element 4 projects beyond the fastening element 2 in the swung-out state on this. The first guide element can be formed on the stop element 4 and / or on the attachment leg 18, so that the position (and thus the effect thereof) of stop element 4 and attachment leg 18 can be reversed. A displacement along the direction v thus determines in particular the desired "stop position" of the pivotable device 152 (see Fig. 5). Thus, in a position of abutment element 4 and attachment leg 18, a free movement of the pivotable device 152 is possible (see right in FIG. 5), so that the abutment element 4 or abutment section 10 does not protrude beyond the attachment element 2.

The stop element 4 or, preferably, the distal end thereof may be variable in its longitudinal extent (see arrow w). This is suitable in particular a telescoping device, wherein also any other equally acting means can be eingestzt.

Also, Fig. 6 shows a device in which the stop element 4 in the direction v substantially to the pivot axis x of the pivotable device 152 is variably fixed. The attachment leg 18 and / or the stop element 4 preferably have in their edge regions at least one recess 22 which can be brought into engagement with at least one corresponding projection 24 provided in the fastening element 2. In order to ensure a variable adjustment of the position of the stop element 4 on the fastening element 2 (and thus variable adjustment of the "stop position"), advantageously a plurality, preferably along the direction v arranged projections and recesses 24,22 are provided. It is understood that the arrangement of the front and rear jump 24, 22 on the stop element 4 and fastener 2 can be reversed accordingly.

In Fig. 7 , another embodiment of the present invention is shown. The adjusting means are here essentially formed by a knee-lifting element 26 and by a latching device 28. The toggle element 26 is arranged pivotably on the fastening element 2 via a first end section and pivotably on the stop element 4 via a second end section. For fixing the stop element 4 in the desired position, the latching device 28 preferably has a multiplicity of recesses 30 into which a corresponding latching element 32 of the fastening element 2 can engage. The recesses 30 end open to one side in an elongated groove in which the latch member 32 can slide. To another side, the recesses 32 are closed, this page is directed substantially to the pivot axis x of the pivotable device 152 to ensure the Stopfunktion of the device according to the invention.

The features and advantages of the embodiments described above can be advantageously combined with each other. In particular, a device for stopping a pivotable device is provided, which advantageously in an upper (ie not facing the bottom portion) on the pivotable area Device can be arranged. Thus, when used on a door or window, the device may be placed at an upper (horizontal) area, with positioning near the pivot axis of the door or window being preferred.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the device can be combined with a device for closing a pivotable device, so that a system for closing a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window, results, which moreover has a stop function.

Means for closing a pivotable device is shown in Fig. 8 . The device has a fastening unit 32, which essentially consists of a housing 34 and a fastening rail 36. The fastening rail 36 preferably has a substantially U-shaped and is arranged with its first end on the housing 34.

The housing 34 is substantially cylindrical tubular and open at both end faces 38, 40. In the region of its two end faces 38 and 40, the walls of the housing 34 are each provided with a slot-like recess. A spring unit 42 in the form of a helical spring 42 whose outer diameter is at least slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the housing 34, in the illustration of FIG. 8 from below into the housing 34 can be inserted. The coil spring 42 has at its first end a substantially radially outwardly extending lug 44, which comes into engagement with the slot-like recess of the housing 34 upon insertion of the coil spring 42. As a result, the coil spring 42 is rotatably mounted in the housing 34.

At its first end axially opposite the second end, the coil spring 42 further has an axially projecting lug 46 which is arranged eccentrically to the central axis in the edge region of the coil spring. The coil spring 42 has a length such that when fully inserted into the housing 34 coil spring 42 at the same time the lug 44 engages in the recess and the projection 46 at least slightly from the end face 38 of the housing 34th protrudes.

An actuating unit 48 in the form of a substantially L-shaped bracket has a first leg 50 and a second free leg 52 extending substantially at right angles thereto. The free leg 52 is angled at its free end. The actuating element 48 preferably consists of a round material which has an at least slightly smaller outer diameter than the inner diameter of the helical spring 42. With its leg 50, the actuating unit 48 can be inserted into the coil spring 42.

In the region of its free leg 52, more precisely in the transition region between the first leg 50 and the free leg 52, the actuating unit 48 is provided with a continuous recess 54 which has a diameter which is at least slightly larger than the diameter of the projection 46 of the coil spring 42 is. When inserting the actuator 48 in the coil spring 42 of the projection 46 of the coil spring 42 engages the recess 54. The embodiment of the device according to the invention of FIG. 8 is attached to the mounting rail 36 on the upper edge 56 of a hinged left door 152, wherein the Width of the edge profile of the door substantially corresponds to the inner width of the U-shaped mounting rail 36. This results in a fixed and in the horizontal direction substantially play-free arrangement of the mounting rail 36 on the door 152. The inserted into the coil spring 42 bow-shaped actuator 48 is brought at almost closed door by turning in a position in which the free end 52 on the frame member 150 or door frame can be brought to bear, advantageously thereby the coil spring 42 is already biased at least slightly. Now, if the door is opened, due to the relative pivotal movement between the actuator 48 and the housing 34 and the coupling of the coil spring 42 on the one hand to the actuator 48 and on the other hand to the housing 34, a voltage of the coil spring 42, wherein the energy applied when opening the door is stored elastically. If then the open door is released, the coil spring 42 relaxes, releasing the stored energy and thereby closing the door. Furthermore, the free leg 52 may be plate-shaped be, wherein in the plate-shaped area a plurality of axially continuous recesses 54 'may be arranged on a circular arc whose circle center is located on the longitudinal axis of the first leg 50. As a result, the recesses 54 'move during the intended pivoting of the actuating unit on a circular or circular path around this longitudinal axis. By choosing when mounting the device according to the invention on a door edge, wherein in one of the recesses 54 'of the axial extension of the coil spring is inserted, the bias of the coil spring and thus the closing force can be preset in a simple manner.

In the present case, the arrangement of the device was described on a door; It is understood that this can also be arranged on other pivotable devices.

The device can - preferably screwed through the openings 8 - are connected to the device according to the invention, so that according to the invention a system for closing a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window, is provided. However, any other detachable and non-detachable connections are also possible. Moreover, in the system, the fastener 2 and the housing 34 may be integrally formed. Also, an indirect attachment of the fastener 2 on the housing 34 is possible, for example via the second guide element 16 shown in FIG. 4 , which may also be integrally or integrally formed with the housing 34.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

2

fastener

4

stop element

6

adjustment

8th

opening

10

stop section

12

attachment section

14

recessed area

16

second guide element

18

first leg

20

swivel axis

22

return

24

head Start

26

Toggle element

28

latching device

30

return

32

fixing unit

34

casing

36

mounting rail

38.40

front sides

42

coil spring

44.46

approach

48

actuator

50

first leg

52

Free thigh

54.54 '

recess

56

top edge

150

frame element

152

swiveling device

u

swivel axis

v

direction

w

arrow

x

Swivel axis of the pivoting device

α

tilt angle

Claims (13)

Device for stopping a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window, comprising a fastening element (2) which can be fastened directly or indirectly to the pivotable device, - A stop member (4) having a stopper portion (10) which is adapted to be supported on a frame member (150) of the pivotable device or an adjoining wall portion, and a fixing portion (12) which with the fastener (2) indirectly or immediately engaged, and - adjusting means (6; 20; 26,28) for arranging the stop element (4) in a closing plane which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis (x) of the pivotable device (152) at least in regions offset from the fastening element (2). An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said adjustment means (6; 20; 26, 28) are formed as variable adjustment means for fixing the position of said abutment portion (10) in said closing plane relative to said attachment member (2). Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the stop element (4) is pivotally or indirectly via a pivot axis (u) on the fastening element (2) is attached directly or indirectly, which preferably substantially parallel to the pivot axis (x) of the pivotable device (152 ) stands. Apparatus according to claim 3, when dependent on claim 2, wherein said variable adjustment means (6; 20; 26, 28) are adapted to the inclination (α) of said stopper member (4) relative to the fastener (2) set. Device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a toggle lever element (26) whose first end portion is arranged substantially pivotably on the fastening element (2) and whose second end portion substantially pivotable between abutment portion (10) and attachment portion (12) on the stop element (4). is arranged. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the attachment portion (12) of the stop element (4) has at least one latching device (6, 22, 30) for engagement with at least one latching element provided on the attachment element (2). An apparatus according to claim 6 when dependent on claim 3, wherein the latching member is formed at or near the pivot axis (u) and the latching means is adjacent thereto at the attachment portion (12). Device according to one of claims 2-7, wherein the stop element (4) is fixable in the direction of the pivot axis of the pivotable device on the fastening element (2) substantially. Device according to one of claims 2-8, wherein the longitudinal extension of the stop element (4) is variable, preferably telescopic. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the stop element (4) is rotatably or pivotally via a pivot axis (20) on the fastener (2) directly or indirectly fixed, which lies in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis of the pivotable device stands. System for closing a pivotable device, in particular a door or a window, comprising a spring unit (42), - A fastening unit (32) for fixing the device to the pivotable device and an actuator unit (48), wherein the actuating unit (48) and the fastening unit (32) are coupled to the spring unit (42) such that when the pivotable device is opened, the spring unit (42) is tensioned and the energy stored in the spring unit (42) automatically closes the pivotable one Device causes, and a device for stopping the pivotable device, comprising
a fastening element (2) which is attached directly or indirectly to the fastening unit (32) and
a stopper member (4) having a stopper portion (10) adapted to be supported on a frame member (150) of the pivotal device or a wall portion adjacent thereto, and a fixing portion (12) indirectly connected to the attachment member (2) or directly engaged. A system according to claim 11, wherein the means for stopping the pivotable means comprises adjustment means (6; 20; 26,28) for variably, at least, the stop member (4) in a plane substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis of the pivotable means partially offset to arrange the fastener (2). A system according to any one of claims 11 or 12, wherein the actuator unit (48) is formed as a support unit abuttingly engageable with the frame member (150) of the pivotable device or a wall portion adjacent thereto, and wherein the mounting unit (32) is seated on the pivotable device is attachable.

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