EP1659244A2 - Hinge for articulated connection of two folding elements of a folding flap or folding door - Google Patents

Hinge for articulated connection of two folding elements of a folding flap or folding door Download PDF

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EP1659244A2
EP1659244A2 EP05023601A EP05023601A EP1659244A2 EP 1659244 A2 EP1659244 A2 EP 1659244A2 EP 05023601 A EP05023601 A EP 05023601A EP 05023601 A EP05023601 A EP 05023601A EP 1659244 A2 EP1659244 A2 EP 1659244A2
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Horst Abele
Dieter Stange
Willibald Haberer
Volker Hettich
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D3/00—Hinges with pins
    • E05D3/02—Hinges with pins with one pin
    • E05D3/022—Hinges with pins with one pin allowing an additional lateral movement, e.g. for sealing
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D11/00—Additional features or accessories of hinges
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D15/00—Suspension arrangements for wings
    • E05D15/26—Suspension arrangements for wings for folding wings
    • E05D15/262—Suspension arrangements for wings for folding wings folding vertically
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D3/00—Hinges with pins
    • E05D3/06—Hinges with pins with two or more pins
    • E05D3/12—Hinges with pins with two or more pins with two parallel pins and one arm
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2800/00—Details, accessories and auxiliary operations not otherwise provided for
    • E05Y2800/40—Protection
    • E05Y2800/41—Protection against finger injury
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/20—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for furnitures, e.g. cabinets

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  • the invention relates to a hinge for articulated connection of a first folding element and a second folding element of a folding or folding door, which is adjustable between a closing a piece of furniture closing position and an open position, wherein the two folding elements are arranged in the closed position in a same plane next to each other and during transfer perform in the open position opposing pivotal movements by pivoting when opening the pivotally connected to the furniture first folding element from the piece of furniture and the connected via the hinge with the first folding element second folding element pivots by means of the hinge to the piece of furniture, with a support member, with its one end is fastened to the first folding element and extends in the fastened state in the longitudinal support member across the gap between the two folding elements, with a fastening element to be fastened to the second folding element, with the a the end portion of the support member is hingedly connected via a hinge axis, and with a safety device for increasing the gap between the two folding elements when closing when clamping an object.
  • a folding flap is used in particular for such cabinet compartments, which are either arranged in the upper region of a tall cabinet or are formed by a height-hanging overhead cabinet. If you swing the folding flap upwards, the relevant compartment will be accessible. In this case, the flap is due to its bipartite so foldable that the flap in the open position not only but only with their first, folded top folding element projects upwards, while the underlying second folding element is folded back to the cabinet body, so to speak.
  • the user grasps the second folding element, which usually has a corresponding handle in the region of its lower edge, and pulls on the second folding element. This increases the angle between the two folding elements. If, for some reason, the user with his other hand or another person, for example a child, intervenes in the gap between the two folding elements, injuries can result from pinching the fingers.
  • a hinge of the type mentioned above with a safety device is already known from DE 101 61 645 A1, by means of which the gap between the folding elements is increased in the event of pinching.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a hinge with the features mentioned, which has a simple structure with respect to the safety device with safe operation.
  • This object is achieved in that the length of the support member when a triggering force of a shorter normal length in a the pinching case associated greater safety length is changed.
  • the support member extends by itself when the clamping force reaches the value of the release force, so that the gap widened and injury is avoided.
  • the support member has a support member on a support member body longitudinally in the longitudinal direction between the normal length of the support member corresponding normal position and a security length of the support member corresponding security position adjustably mounted support arm, on which the hinge axis is arranged.
  • the support arm is locked in its normal position by means of a resilient latching device with the support member body. This latching device is designed so that it disengages at the said release force, so that the support arm is released and can get into its safety position.
  • a wall unit 1 is indicated, which is attached hanging in height on a building wall.
  • the body of the cabinet 1 has two opposite, vertical side walls 2, of which only one is visible in the sectional view shown, a bottom wall 3, a top wall 4 and a rear wall, not shown.
  • the front of the upper cabinet 1 is associated with a folding flap 5, which is aligned vertically in its dash-dotted lines in Figure 1 indicated closing position and closes the cabinet interior.
  • the folding flap 5 can be adjusted between this closed position and an access position permitting access to the inside of the cabinet (indicated in phantom in FIG. 1). During its movement, the folding flap passes through the intermediate positions resulting from FIGS. 1 and 2 or 3 and 4.
  • the folding flap 5 is divided into two and is formed by a first, above arranged folding element 6 and a second, arranged below folding element 7, which by two in each case one of the two lateral end portions of the folding flap 5 arranged hinges 8 are hinged together, of which only one is shown in the drawing.
  • the two folding elements 6, 7 are arranged in a same plane next to each other, i. the second folding element 7 is located in the same vertical plane below the first folding element 6 in extension thereof.
  • the two folding elements 6, 7 carry out opposing pivoting movements, in that the first folding element 6, which with its second folding element 7 opposite edge region is pivotably connected to the cabinet 1 via a hinge fitting 9 which is not of further interest in detail here, pivots away from the cabinet 1, while the connected via the hinge 8 with the first folding element 6 second folding element 7 pivots out of its first folding element 6 coplanar position to the cabinet 1 by means of the hinge 8, so that the folding flap 5 folds a little way.
  • the two folding elements 6, 7 form when opening a decreasing angle with each other, which is initially an obtuse and then at an acute angle.
  • a steering lever 10 is articulated at a distance from the hinge 8, the other end is pivotally connected to the facing side wall 2 and controls the movement of the folding flap 5.
  • the arrangement may be different in this regard. This does not interest in the present context further.
  • the hinge 8 has a supporting part 11 which is fastened with its one end region 12, expediently with the aid of fastening screws, on the first folding element 6.
  • the attachment takes place at the in the closed position the The support member 11 protrudes in the fastened state over the second folding element 7 facing edge 14 of the first folding element 6 and thus extends in support longitudinal direction 15 across the gap between the two folding elements 6, 7th
  • the hinge 8 further includes a fastening part 16 to be fastened to the second folding element 7, which is expediently fastened to the inside 17 of the second folding element 7. This too can be done with the help of suitable fastening screws.
  • the fastening part 16 is pivotally connected to the fastening end region 12 of the supporting part 11 opposite support member end portion 18 via a hinge axis 19.
  • the hinge axis 19 extends at right angles to the support member longitudinal direction 15th
  • FIGS. 1 to 4 a hand 20 engaging in the gap is schematically indicated.
  • a safety device is provided, so that when clamping an object, such as the fingers of a hand, the gap between the two folding elements 6, 7 increases.
  • the length of the carrying part 11 measured in the longitudinal direction 15 can be changed when a release force of a shorter normal length (FIGS. 1, 2 and 5) occurs into a greater safety length (FIGS. 3, 4 and 6) assigned to the trapping case.
  • a release force of a shorter normal length FIGS. 1, 2 and 5
  • a greater safety length FIGS. 3, 4 and 6 assigned to the trapping case.
  • the facing end portion of the support member decreases 11, the hinge axis 19 and thus the second folding element 7, which results in the desired broadening of the gap between the folding elements 6, 7.
  • This extension takes place when the clamping force acting on the clamped fingers reaches the value of the release force. If one has pulled the fingers from the gap, which is facilitated by moving the folding flap in the direction of its open position out, you can shorten the support member 11 back to its normal length, which is associated with its normal operation.
  • the support member 11 a support arm 21 which fixed to the folding element 5 mounted hinge 8 fixed to the first folding element 6 arranged support member base body 22 in longitudinal support member 15 between a normal length of the support member 11 corresponding normal position (FIGS 1, 2 and 5) and one of the safety length of the support member 11 corresponding security position ( Figures 3, 4 and 6) is adjustably mounted.
  • the hinge axis 19 is arranged on the support arm 21.
  • the support member base body 22 has two on both sides of the support arm 21 arranged side walls 23, 24, on which the support arm 21 is slidably guided in the support member longitudinal direction 15.
  • side walls 23, 24 on which the support arm 21 is slidably guided in the support member longitudinal direction 15.
  • a guide groove 25, 26 may be formed, in which the support arm 21 engages.
  • the guide grooves could also be arranged on the support arm instead of in the side walls. In this case, the side walls would engage in the guide grooves.
  • the support arm 11 is locked in its normal position by means of a resilient latching device 25 with the support member body 22. If the release force is reached, the latching device 25 snaps off, so that the support arm 21 can move into its extended security position.
  • the latching device 25 includes a spring-loaded latching element 26, which is movably mounted on the carrier part base body 22 and which is in latching engagement with the carrier arm 21 in the normal position thereof. In the disengaged state, when the support arm 21 is moved in the longitudinal support member 15, the latching element 26 slides, as it is spring-loaded, along the support arm 21.
  • the locking element 26 is formed by a pivotally mounted on the support member body 22 locking lever 27.
  • the pivot axis 28 of the locking lever 27 is directed transversely to the support member longitudinal direction 15.
  • the locking lever 27 extends from the pivot axis 28 in the direction of the hinge axis 19 out.
  • the latching element 26 has a latching projection 29 and the support arm 21 a latching projection 29 associated with the latching projection 30.
  • the locking projection could also be arranged on the support arm and the latching recess on the latching element.
  • the support arm 21 of the folding flap 5 When mounted on the folding flap 5 state, the support arm 21 of the folding flap 5 is arranged facing.
  • the locking element 26 is located on the side facing away from the folding flap 5 side of the support arm 21 in the support member base body 22nd
  • the support member base body 22 covers the support arm 21 in a housing-like manner.
  • the support member base body 22 may, as in the embodiment, a U-like cross-section with the two side walls 23, 24 and the two side walls 23, 24 on the side facing away in the assembled state of the folding flap 5 side connecting transverse wall 33.
  • the locking element 26 is located between the support arm 21 and the transverse wall 33. Its pivot axis 28 extends between the two side walls 23, 24th
  • the locking element 26 is, as mentioned, spring loaded.
  • a helical spring 35 is present in the embodiment, which is supported on the one hand fixed to the support member body 22, suitably against the transverse wall 33, and on the other hand on the locking element 26 and this holds against the support arm 21.
  • the unlocking occurring when the release force is reached takes place counter to the force of the helical spring 35. If, after pulling out the clamped fingers, the support arm 21 is moved back out of its extended safety position into its normal position, which is effected by corresponding pressing against the second folding element 7 from below, automatically locks the locking element 26 again with the support arm 21 due to the spring force.
  • the safety length of the supporting part 11 is defined by a stop device. Therefore, when pulling out the support arm 21 in its safety position, a arranged on the support arm 21 abutment member 36 against an arranged on the support member body 22 end stop 37.
  • the stopper body 36 is in the embodiment of a cross-arm 21 and on both sides of the support arm 21 projecting transverse pin 38th educated. In the path of movement of the two protruding transverse pin ends is also the two-part end stop 37 on the support member body 22nd
  • the fastening part 16 has two locking projections 39, 40 protruding toward the supporting part base body 22, to each of which a locking recess 41, 42 on the supporting part base body 22 is assigned.
  • the attachment member 16 When pivoting the attachment member 16 about the hinge axis 19 relative to the support member body 22 reach the locking projections 39, 40 automatically in or out of engagement with the Verriegelungsaus traditions 41, 42.
  • the two folding elements 5, 6 no longer in their plane-parallel closed position, stand the fastening part 16 and the support member base body 22 therefore no longer in locking engagement with each other, so that the safety device described can be effective.
  • the locking recesses 41, 42 are in the embodiment in the side walls 23, 24 of the support member base body 22nd
  • the support member base body 22 is multi-part and forms a bearing part 43 and a holding part 44, of which the bearing part 43 supports the support arm 21 and the latching element 26 receives and of which the holding part 44 attached to the first folding element 6 becomes.
  • the bearing part 43 is perpendicular to the support member longitudinal direction 15 and the hinge axis 19 in the direction according to double arrow 45 adjustably connected to the holding part 44, so that mounted in the folding flap 5 state, the bearing part 43 can be adjusted perpendicular to the plane of the first folding element 6.
  • the holding part 44 is divided into a connection to the first folding element 6 producing and to be fastened to this holding element 49 and in a connection to the bearing section 43 producing support member 50, wherein the holding member 49 and the support member 50 in support part Longitudinal direction 15 are arranged adjustable to each other. In this way, the joint width in the closed position of the folding flap 5 can be adjusted.
  • the adjustment of the support member 50 relative to the holding member 49 is again by means of a clamping screw 51 which engages through a longitudinal direction in the longitudinal direction 15 directed slot 52 and is screwed into the support member 50.
  • the support member 50 has an L-like shape and forms a bearing portion 43 facing and the slot 47 containing first leg and a holding member 49 and the slot 52 containing the second leg.

Abstract

The double leaf folding door (5) for a cupboard (1) has a first leaf (6) hinged (8) to a second leaf (7) along the median line of the door. The first leaf is hinged (9) to the roof of the cupboard (4). The hinge on the door has a bracket (12) on the first leaf. The door hinge has a sliding arrangement and a hinge pin (19), engaging a bracket (16) on the inner edge of the second leaf, so that it can fold back against it as the door swings open. A link (10) connected to the sidewall (2) controls the swinging motion of the second leaf. A handle (20) attached to the second leaf enables the door to be pulled forward and upward for opening.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Scharnier zum gelenkigen Verbinden eines ersten Faltelements und eines zweiten Faltelements einer Faltklappe oder Falttüre, die zwischen einer ein Möbelstück verschließenden Schließstellung und einer Offenstellung verstellbar ist, wobei die beiden Faltelemente in der Schließstellung in einer gleichen Ebene nebeneinander angeordnet sind und beim Überführen in die Offenstellung gegensinnige Schwenkbewegungen ausführen, indem beim Öffnen das schwenkbar mit dem Möbelstück verbundene erste Faltelement vom Möbelstück wegschwenkt und das über das Scharnier mit dem ersten Faltelement verbundene zweite Faltelement mittels des Scharniers zum Möbelstück hin schwenkt, mit einem Tragteil, das mit seinem einen Endbereich am ersten Faltelement befestigbar ist und im befestigten Zustand in Tragteil-Längsrichtung quer über den Spalt zwischen den beiden Faltelementen verläuft, mit einem am zweiten Faltelement zu befestigenden Befestigungsteil, das mit dem anderen Endbereich des Tragteils über eine Scharnierachse gelenkig verbunden ist, und mit einer Sicherheitseinrichtung zum Vergrößern des Spaltes zwischen den beiden Faltelementen beim Schließen beim Einklemmen eines Gegenstandes.The invention relates to a hinge for articulated connection of a first folding element and a second folding element of a folding or folding door, which is adjustable between a closing a piece of furniture closing position and an open position, wherein the two folding elements are arranged in the closed position in a same plane next to each other and during transfer perform in the open position opposing pivotal movements by pivoting when opening the pivotally connected to the furniture first folding element from the piece of furniture and the connected via the hinge with the first folding element second folding element pivots by means of the hinge to the piece of furniture, with a support member, with its one end is fastened to the first folding element and extends in the fastened state in the longitudinal support member across the gap between the two folding elements, with a fastening element to be fastened to the second folding element, with the a the end portion of the support member is hingedly connected via a hinge axis, and with a safety device for increasing the gap between the two folding elements when closing when clamping an object.

Eine Faltklappe wird insbesondere für solche Schrankfächer verwendet, die entweder im oberen Bereich eines Hochschrankes angeordnet sind oder von einem in der Höhe hängenden Oberschrank gebildet werden. Schwenkt man die Faltklappe nach oben, wird das betreffende Schrankfach zugänglich. Dabei ist die Klappe aufgrund ihrer Zweiteiligkeit so faltbar, dass die Klappe in der Offenstellung nicht insgesamt sondern nur mit ihrem ersten, oben angeordneten Faltelement nach oben hin vorsteht, während das darunter befindliche zweite Faltelement zum Schrankkorpus hin sozusagen zurückgefaltet ist.A folding flap is used in particular for such cabinet compartments, which are either arranged in the upper region of a tall cabinet or are formed by a height-hanging overhead cabinet. If you swing the folding flap upwards, the relevant compartment will be accessible. In this case, the flap is due to its bipartite so foldable that the flap in the open position not only but only with their first, folded top folding element projects upwards, while the underlying second folding element is folded back to the cabinet body, so to speak.

Anstelle einer nach oben aufschwenkenden Faltklappe könnte es sich prinzipiell auch um eine zur Seite hin aufschwenkende Falttüre handeln.In principle, instead of a fold-up folding flap, it could also be a fold-up folding flap to the side.

Zum Schließen beispielsweise der Faltklappe ergreift der Benutzer das zweite Faltelement, das üblicherweise im Bereich seines unteren Randes einen entsprechenden Handgriff aufweist, und zieht an dem zweiten Faltelement. Dabei vergrößert sich der Winkel zwischen den beiden Faltelementen. Greift nun der Benutzer mit seiner anderen Hand oder eine andere Person, beispielsweise ein Kind, aus irgendeinem Grunde in den Spalt zwischen den beiden Faltelementen, kann es zu Verletzungen durch Einklemmen der Finger kommen. Um dies zu vermeiden, ist aus der DE 101 61 645 A1 bereits ein Scharnier der eingangs genannten Art mit einer Sicherheitseinrichtung bekannt, durch die im Einklemmfall der Spalt zwischen den Faltelementen vergrößert wird.To close, for example, the folding flap, the user grasps the second folding element, which usually has a corresponding handle in the region of its lower edge, and pulls on the second folding element. This increases the angle between the two folding elements. If, for some reason, the user with his other hand or another person, for example a child, intervenes in the gap between the two folding elements, injuries can result from pinching the fingers. In order to avoid this, a hinge of the type mentioned above with a safety device is already known from DE 101 61 645 A1, by means of which the gap between the folding elements is increased in the event of pinching.

Ausgehend hiervon liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Scharnier mit den eingangs genannten Merkmalen zu schaffen, das einen hinsichtlich der Sicherheitseinrichtung einfachen Aufbau mit sicherer Wirkungsweise aufweist.Proceeding from this, the present invention seeks to provide a hinge with the features mentioned, which has a simple structure with respect to the safety device with safe operation.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass die Länge des Tragteils beim Auftreten einer Auslösekraft aus einer kürzeren Normallänge in eine dem Einklemmfall zugeordnete größere Sicherheitslänge veränderbar ist.This object is achieved in that the length of the support member when a triggering force of a shorter normal length in a the pinching case associated greater safety length is changed.

Gelangt man mit den Fingern in den Spalt zwischen den beiden Faltelementen und tritt beim weiteren Schließen der Einklemmfall auf, verlängert sich das Tragteil von selbst, wenn die Klemmkraft den Wert der Auslösekraft erreicht, so dass sich der Spalt verbreitert und eine Verletzung vermieden wird.If one reaches with his fingers in the gap between the two folding elements and occurs during further closing the Einklemmfall on, the support member extends by itself when the clamping force reaches the value of the release force, so that the gap widened and injury is avoided.

Zweckmäßigerweise weist das Tragteil einen an einem Tragteil-Grundkörper in Tragteil-Längsrichtung zwischen einer der Normallänge des Tragteils entsprechenden Normallage und einer der Sicherheitslänge des Tragteils entsprechenden Sicherheitslage verstellbar gelagerten Tragarm auf, an dem die Scharnierachse angeordnet ist. Dabei ist zweckmäßigerweise vorgesehen, dass der Tragarm in seiner Normallage mittels einer federnden Rasteinrichtung mit dem Tragteil-Grundkörper verrastet ist. Diese Rasteinrichtung wird so ausgelegt, dass sie bei der genannten Auslösekraft ausrastet, so dass der Tragarm freikommt und in seine Sicherheitslage gelangen kann.Conveniently, the support member has a support member on a support member body longitudinally in the longitudinal direction between the normal length of the support member corresponding normal position and a security length of the support member corresponding security position adjustably mounted support arm, on which the hinge axis is arranged. It is expediently provided that the support arm is locked in its normal position by means of a resilient latching device with the support member body. This latching device is designed so that it disengages at the said release force, so that the support arm is released and can get into its safety position.

Weitere zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Further expedient embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Nachstehend wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Scharniers anhand der Zeichnung erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
einen Oberschrank mit einer Faltklappe im Vertikalschnitt in einer Zwischenstellung beim Schließen (die Offenstellung ist strichpunktiert und die Schließstellung strichdoppelpunktiert angedeutet), wobei die beiden die Faltklappe bildenden Faltele- mente über ein erfindungsgemäßes Scharnier miteinander verbunden sind und außerdem eine zwischen die beiden Faltelemente greifende Hand dargestellt ist,
Figur 2
die Anordnung nach Figur 1 in Schrägansicht schräg vom Schrankinneren her gesehen,
Figur 3
die gleiche Faltklappe, wiederum im vertikalen Schnitt, wobei die Faltklappe mit Bezug auf die Zwischenstellung nach den Figuren 1 und 2 weiter auf die Schließstellung hin bewegt worden ist, so dass sich der Spalt zwischen den beiden Faltelementen noch etwas verkleinert hat und der Einklemmfall gegeben ist,
Figur 4
die Anordnung nach Figur 3 in der Figur 2 entsprechender Schrägansicht,
Figur 5
das bei der Anordnung nach den Figuren 1 bis 4 vorhandene erfindungsgemäße Scharnier in Einzeldarstellung im Längsschnitt, wobei das Tragteil und das Befestigungsteil des Scharniers in einer etwa der Situation in den Figuren 1 bis 4 entsprechenden Winkellage zueinander stehen und der Tragarm seine Normallage einnimmt,
Figur 6
die Anordnung nach Figur 5, wobei der Tragarm jedoch in seine Sicherheitslage verstellt worden ist,
Figur 7
das gleiche Scharnier in zum Längsschnitt der Figur 5 paralleler Seitenansicht in der Schließstellung der Faltklappe,
Figur 8
eine der Figur 7 entsprechende Seitenansicht des gleichen Scharniers, wobei das Tragteil und das Befestigungsteil des Scharniers eine der Figur 5 ähnliche Winkellage zueinander einnehmen,
Figur 9
eine den Figuren 7 und 8 entsprechende Seitenansicht des gleichen Scharniers, wobei der Tragarm jedoch, wie in Figur 6, in seine Sicherheitslage verstellt worden ist, und
Figur 10
eine Unteransicht des Tragteils in schematischer Teildarstellung, wobei sich der Tragarm in seiner Sicherheitslage befindet.
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the hinge according to the invention will be explained with reference to the drawing. Show it:
FIG. 1
a top cabinet with a folding flap in vertical section in an intermediate position when closing (the open position is dash-dotted and the closed position dash-dotted lines indicated), wherein the two folding flap forming Faltele- mente are connected to each other via a hinge according to the invention and also a cross between the two folding elements hand is shown,
FIG. 2
the arrangement of Figure 1 in an oblique view seen obliquely from the inside of the cabinet,
FIG. 3
the same folding flap, again in vertical section, wherein the folding flap with respect to the intermediate position according to Figures 1 and 2 has been further moved to the closed position, so that the gap between the two folding elements has been reduced slightly and the pinching is given .
FIG. 4
the arrangement of Figure 3 in the figure 2 corresponding oblique view,
FIG. 5
the hinge according to the invention present in the arrangement according to Figures 1 to 4 in a single view in longitudinal section, wherein the support member and the fastening part of the hinge in an approximately the situation in Figures 1 to 4 corresponding angular position to each other and the support arm assumes its normal position,
FIG. 6
the arrangement of Figure 5, wherein the support arm has been adjusted to its safety position, however,
FIG. 7
the same hinge in the longitudinal section of Figure 5 parallel side view in the closed position of the folding flap,
FIG. 8
7 shows a side view of the same hinge corresponding to FIG. 7, wherein the supporting part and the fastening part of the hinge assume an angular position similar to FIG. 5,
FIG. 9
a Figures 7 and 8 corresponding side view of the same hinge, wherein the support arm, however, has been adjusted as shown in Figure 6, in its safety position, and
FIG. 10
a bottom view of the support member in a schematic partial view, wherein the support arm is in its safety position.

In den Figuren 1 bis 4 ist ein Oberschrank 1 angedeutet, der in der Höhe an einer Gebäudewand hängend befestigt wird. Der Korpus des Schrankes 1 weist zwei einander entgegengesetzte, vertikale Seitenwände 2, von denen in der gezeigten Schnittdarstellung nur eine sichtbar ist, eine Bodenwand 3, eine Deckenwand 4 und eine nicht dargestellte Rückwand auf.In the figures 1 to 4, a wall unit 1 is indicated, which is attached hanging in height on a building wall. The body of the cabinet 1 has two opposite, vertical side walls 2, of which only one is visible in the sectional view shown, a bottom wall 3, a top wall 4 and a rear wall, not shown.

Der Vorderseite des Oberschrankes 1 ist eine Faltklappe 5 zugeordnet, die in ihrer in Figur 1 strichdoppelpunktiert angedeuteten Schließstellung vertikal ausgerichtet ist und das Schrankinnere verschließt. Die Faltklappe 5 kann zwischen dieser Schließstellung und einer den Zugang zum Schrankinneren gestattenden Offenstellung (in Figur 1 strichpunktiert angedeutet) verstellt werden. Bei ihrer Bewegung durchläuft die Faltklappe die aus den Figuren 1 und 2 bzw. 3 und 4 hervorgehenden Zwischenstellungen.The front of the upper cabinet 1 is associated with a folding flap 5, which is aligned vertically in its dash-dotted lines in Figure 1 indicated closing position and closes the cabinet interior. The folding flap 5 can be adjusted between this closed position and an access position permitting access to the inside of the cabinet (indicated in phantom in FIG. 1). During its movement, the folding flap passes through the intermediate positions resulting from FIGS. 1 and 2 or 3 and 4.

Die Faltklappe 5 ist zweigeteilt und wird von einem ersten, oben angeordneten Faltelement 6 und einem zweiten, unten angeordneten Faltelement 7 gebildet, die durch zwei jeweils an einem der beiden seitlichen Endbereiche der Faltklappe 5 angeordnete Scharniere 8 gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind, von denen in der Zeichnung nur eines dargestellt ist.The folding flap 5 is divided into two and is formed by a first, above arranged folding element 6 and a second, arranged below folding element 7, which by two in each case one of the two lateral end portions of the folding flap 5 arranged hinges 8 are hinged together, of which only one is shown in the drawing.

In der Schließstellung sind die beiden Faltelemente 6, 7 in einer gleichen Ebene nebeneinander angeordnet, d.h. das zweite Faltelement 7 befindet sich in der gleichen vertikalen Ebene unterhalb des ersten Faltelements 6 in Verlängerung von diesem. Beim Überführen in die Offenstellung führen die beiden Faltelemente 6, 7 gegensinnige Schwenkbewegungen aus, indem das erste Faltelement 6, das mit seinem dem zweiten Faltelement 7 entgegengesetzten Randbereich über einen hier im Einzelnen nicht weiter interessierenden Scharnierbeschlag 9 oben schwenkbar mit dem Schrank 1 verbunden ist, vom Schrank 1 wegschwenkt, während das über das Scharnier 8 mit dem ersten Faltelement 6 verbundene zweite Faltelement 7 mittels des Scharniers 8 aus seiner zum ersten Faltelement 6 koplanaren Lage zum Schrank 1 hin schwenkt, so dass sich die Faltklappe 5 ein Stück weit zusammenfaltet. Die beiden Faltelemente 6, 7 bilden beim Öffnen einen kleiner werdenden Winkel miteinander, wobei es sich zunächst um einen stumpfen und dann um einen spitzen Winkel handelt.In the closed position, the two folding elements 6, 7 are arranged in a same plane next to each other, i. the second folding element 7 is located in the same vertical plane below the first folding element 6 in extension thereof. When transferring into the open position, the two folding elements 6, 7 carry out opposing pivoting movements, in that the first folding element 6, which with its second folding element 7 opposite edge region is pivotably connected to the cabinet 1 via a hinge fitting 9 which is not of further interest in detail here, pivots away from the cabinet 1, while the connected via the hinge 8 with the first folding element 6 second folding element 7 pivots out of its first folding element 6 coplanar position to the cabinet 1 by means of the hinge 8, so that the folding flap 5 folds a little way. The two folding elements 6, 7 form when opening a decreasing angle with each other, which is initially an obtuse and then at an acute angle.

Am zweiten Faltelement 7 ist mit Abstand zum Scharnier 8 ein Lenkhebel 10 angelenkt, der andernends schwenkbar mit der zugewandten Seitenwand 2 verbunden ist und die Bewegung der Faltklappe 5 steuert. Die Anordnung kann diesbezüglich jedoch auch anders sein. Dies interessiert im vorliegenden Zusammenhang nicht weiter.At the second folding element 7, a steering lever 10 is articulated at a distance from the hinge 8, the other end is pivotally connected to the facing side wall 2 and controls the movement of the folding flap 5. However, the arrangement may be different in this regard. This does not interest in the present context further.

Das Scharnier 8 weist ein Tragteil 11 auf, das mit seinem einen Endbereich 12, zweckmäßigerweise mit Hilfe von Befestigungsschrauben, am ersten Faltelement 6 befestigt wird. Die Befestigung erfolgt an der in der Schließstellung dem Schrankinneren zugewandten Innenseite 13 des ersten Faltelements 6. Das Tragteil 11 steht im befestigten Zustand über den dem zweiten Faltelement 7 zugewandten Rand 14 des ersten Faltelements 6 vor und verläuft somit in Tragteil-Längsrichtung 15 quer über den Spalt zwischen den beiden Faltelementen 6, 7.The hinge 8 has a supporting part 11 which is fastened with its one end region 12, expediently with the aid of fastening screws, on the first folding element 6. The attachment takes place at the in the closed position the The support member 11 protrudes in the fastened state over the second folding element 7 facing edge 14 of the first folding element 6 and thus extends in support longitudinal direction 15 across the gap between the two folding elements 6, 7th

Das Scharnier 8 enthält ferner ein am zweiten Faltelement 7 zu befestigendes Befestigungsteil 16, das zweckmäßigerweise an der Innenseite 17 des zweiten Faltelements 7 befestigt wird. Auch dies kann mit Hilfe geeigneter Befestigungsschrauben erfolgen. Das Befestigungsteil 16 ist mit dem dem Befestigungs-Endbereich 12 des Tragteils 11 entgegengesetzten Tragteil-Endbereich 18 über eine Scharnierachse 19 gelenkig verbunden. Die Scharnierachse 19 erstreckt sich rechtwinkelig zur Tragteil-Längsrichtung 15.The hinge 8 further includes a fastening part 16 to be fastened to the second folding element 7, which is expediently fastened to the inside 17 of the second folding element 7. This too can be done with the help of suitable fastening screws. The fastening part 16 is pivotally connected to the fastening end region 12 of the supporting part 11 opposite support member end portion 18 via a hinge axis 19. The hinge axis 19 extends at right angles to the support member longitudinal direction 15th

Beim Schließen der Faltklappe 5 nähern sich die einander zugewandten Ränder der beiden Faltelemente 6, 7 aneinander an. Dabei kann es vorkommen, dass man beim Schließen der Faltklappe 5 mit den Fingern in den genannten Spalt gerät. In den Figuren 1 bis 4 ist eine in den Spalt greifende Hand 20 schematisch angedeutet. Um ein schmerzhaftes Einklemmen der Finger zu vermeiden, ist eine Sicherheitseinrichtung vorhanden, so dass sich beim Einklemmen eines Gegenstandes, beispielsweise der Finger einer Hand, der Spalt zwischen den beiden Faltelementen 6, 7 vergrößert.When closing the folding flap 5, the mutually facing edges of the two folding elements 6, 7 approach each other. It may happen that you get into the gap when closing the folding flap 5 with your fingers. In FIGS. 1 to 4, a hand 20 engaging in the gap is schematically indicated. In order to avoid a painful pinching of the fingers, a safety device is provided, so that when clamping an object, such as the fingers of a hand, the gap between the two folding elements 6, 7 increases.

Hierzu ist vorgesehen, dass die in Längsrichtung 15 gemessene Länge des Tragteils 11 beim Auftreten einer Auslösekraft aus einer kürzeren Normallänge (Figuren 1, 2 und 5) in eine dem Einklemmfall zugeordnete größere Sicherheitslänge (Figuren 3, 4 und 6) veränderbar ist. Bei seiner Verlängerung in die Sicherheitslänge nimmt der zugewandte Endbereich des Tragteils 11 die Scharnierachse 19 und somit das zweite Faltelement 7 mit, was die gewünschte Verbreiterung des Spaltes zwischen den Faltelementen 6, 7 ergibt. Diese Verlängerung erfolgt dann, wenn die auf die eingeklemmten Finger einwirkende Klemmkraft den Wert der Auslösekraft erreicht. Hat man die Finger aus dem Spalt gezogen, was durch ein Bewegen der Faltklappe in Richtung auf ihre Offenstellung hin erleichtert wird, kann man das Tragteil 11 wieder auf seine Normallänge verkürzen, die seinem normalen Betrieb zugeordnet ist.For this purpose, it is provided that the length of the carrying part 11 measured in the longitudinal direction 15 can be changed when a release force of a shorter normal length (FIGS. 1, 2 and 5) occurs into a greater safety length (FIGS. 3, 4 and 6) assigned to the trapping case. When extended into the safety length, the facing end portion of the support member decreases 11, the hinge axis 19 and thus the second folding element 7, which results in the desired broadening of the gap between the folding elements 6, 7. This extension takes place when the clamping force acting on the clamped fingers reaches the value of the release force. If one has pulled the fingers from the gap, which is facilitated by moving the folding flap in the direction of its open position out, you can shorten the support member 11 back to its normal length, which is associated with its normal operation.

Es versteht sich, dass von der Klemmkraft die in Tragteil-Längsrichtung 15 gerichtete Komponente den Wert der Auslösekraft erreichen muss, damit sich das Tragteil in seine Sicherheitslänge verlängert.It is understood that of the clamping force in the longitudinal direction of the support member 15 component must reach the value of the release force, so that the support member extends in its safety length.

Zur Veränderung seiner Länge weist das Tragteil 11 einen Tragarm 21 auf, der an einem bei an der Faltklappe 5 montiertem Scharnier 8 feststehend zum ersten Faltelement 6 angeordneten Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 in Tragteil-Längsrichtung 15 zwischen einer der Normallänge des Tragteils 11 entsprechenden Normallage (Figuren 1, 2 und 5) und einer der Sicherheitslänge des Tragteils 11 entsprechenden Sicherheitslage (Figuren 3, 4 und 6) verstellbar gelagert ist. Die Scharnierachse 19 ist an dem Tragarm 21 angeordnet.To change its length, the support member 11 a support arm 21 which fixed to the folding element 5 mounted hinge 8 fixed to the first folding element 6 arranged support member base body 22 in longitudinal support member 15 between a normal length of the support member 11 corresponding normal position (FIGS 1, 2 and 5) and one of the safety length of the support member 11 corresponding security position (Figures 3, 4 and 6) is adjustably mounted. The hinge axis 19 is arranged on the support arm 21.

Der Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 weist zwei beiderseits des Tragarms 21 angeordnete Seitenwände 23, 24 auf, an denen der Tragarm 21 in Tragteil-Längsrichtung 15 verschiebbar geführt ist. Hierzu kann in jede Seitenwand 23, 24 eine Führungsnut 25, 26 eingeformt sein, in die der Tragarm 21 eingreift.The support member base body 22 has two on both sides of the support arm 21 arranged side walls 23, 24, on which the support arm 21 is slidably guided in the support member longitudinal direction 15. For this purpose, in each side wall 23, 24 a guide groove 25, 26 may be formed, in which the support arm 21 engages.

Die Führungsnuten könnten anstelle in den Seitenwänden auch am Tragarm angeordnet sein. In diesem Falle würden die Seitenwände in die Führungsnuten eingreifen.The guide grooves could also be arranged on the support arm instead of in the side walls. In this case, the side walls would engage in the guide grooves.

Der Tragarm 11 ist in seiner Normallage mittels einer federnden Rasteinrichtung 25 mit dem Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 verrastet. Wird die Auslösekraft erreicht, rastet die Rasteinrichtung 25 aus, so dass sich der Tragarm 21 in seine ausgezogene Sicherheitslage verstellen kann.The support arm 11 is locked in its normal position by means of a resilient latching device 25 with the support member body 22. If the release force is reached, the latching device 25 snaps off, so that the support arm 21 can move into its extended security position.

Die Rasteinrichtung 25 enthält ein am Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 bewegbar gelagertes, federbelastetes Rastelement 26, das in der Normallage des Tragarms 21 mit diesem in Rasteingriff steht. Im ausgerasteten Zustand, wenn der Tragarm 21 in Tragteil-Längsrichtung 15 bewegt wird, gleitet das Rastelement 26, da es federbelastet ist, dem Tragarm 21 entlang.The latching device 25 includes a spring-loaded latching element 26, which is movably mounted on the carrier part base body 22 and which is in latching engagement with the carrier arm 21 in the normal position thereof. In the disengaged state, when the support arm 21 is moved in the longitudinal support member 15, the latching element 26 slides, as it is spring-loaded, along the support arm 21.

Beim Ausführungsbeispiel wird das Rastelement 26 von einem schwenkbeweglich am Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 gelagerten Rasthebel 27 gebildet. Dabei ist die Schwenkachse 28 des Rasthebels 27 quer zur Tragteil-Längsrichtung 15 gerichtet. Der Rasthebel 27 erstreckt sich von der Schwenkachse 28 aus in Richtung zur Scharnierachse 19 hin.In the embodiment, the locking element 26 is formed by a pivotally mounted on the support member body 22 locking lever 27. In this case, the pivot axis 28 of the locking lever 27 is directed transversely to the support member longitudinal direction 15. The locking lever 27 extends from the pivot axis 28 in the direction of the hinge axis 19 out.

Das Rastelement 26 weist einen Rastvorsprung 29 und der Tragarm 21 eine dem Rastvorsprung 29 zugeordnete Rastausnehmung 30 auf.The latching element 26 has a latching projection 29 and the support arm 21 a latching projection 29 associated with the latching projection 30.

In der Normallage des Tragarms 21 sind das Rastelement 26 und der Tragarm 21 über Schrägflächen 31, 32 miteinander verrastet, d.h. im verrasteten Zustand liegt der Rastvorsprung 29 mit seiner Schrägfläche 32 an der Schrägfläche 31 des Rastvorsprungs 29 an, so dass der Rastvorsprung 29 aus der Rastausnehmung 30 ausgehoben wird, wenn die Auslösekraft erreicht ist.In the normal position of the support arm 21, the locking element 26 and the support arm 21 via inclined surfaces 31, 32 are locked together, ie in the locked state of the locking projection 29 is with its inclined surface 32 on the inclined surface 31 of the locking projection 29, so that the locking projection 29 from the Detent recess 30 is excavated when the release force is reached.

In Abwandlung des dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels könnte der Rastvorsprung auch am Tragarm und die Rastausnehmung am Rastelement angeordnet sein.In a modification of the illustrated embodiment, the locking projection could also be arranged on the support arm and the latching recess on the latching element.

Im an der Faltklappe 5 montierten Zustand ist der Tragarm 21 der Faltklappe 5 zugewandt angeordnet. Das Rastelement 26 befindet sich an der der Faltklappe 5 abgewandten Seite des Tragarms 21 im Tragteil-Grundkörper 22.When mounted on the folding flap 5 state, the support arm 21 of the folding flap 5 is arranged facing. The locking element 26 is located on the side facing away from the folding flap 5 side of the support arm 21 in the support member base body 22nd

Der Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 überdeckt den Tragarm 21 gehäuseartig. Der Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 kann, wie beim Ausführungsbeispiel, einen U-artigen Querschnitt mit den beiden Seitenwänden 23, 24 und einer die beiden Seitenwände 23, 24 an der im montierten Zustand der Faltklappe 5 abgewandten Seite verbindenden Querwand 33 aufweisen. Das Rastelement 26 befindet sich zwischen dem Tragarm 21 und der Querwand 33. Seine Schwenkachse 28 verläuft zwischen den beiden Seitenwänden 23, 24.The support member base body 22 covers the support arm 21 in a housing-like manner. The support member base body 22 may, as in the embodiment, a U-like cross-section with the two side walls 23, 24 and the two side walls 23, 24 on the side facing away in the assembled state of the folding flap 5 side connecting transverse wall 33. The locking element 26 is located between the support arm 21 and the transverse wall 33. Its pivot axis 28 extends between the two side walls 23, 24th

Das Rastelement 26 ist, wie erwähnt, federbelastet. Hierzu ist beim Ausführungsbeispiel eine Schraubenfeder 35 vorhanden, die sich einerseits feststehend am Tragteil-Grundkörper 22, zweckmäßigerweise gegen dessen Querwand 33, und andererseits am Rastelement 26 abstützt und dieses gegen den Tragarm 21 hält.The locking element 26 is, as mentioned, spring loaded. For this purpose, a helical spring 35 is present in the embodiment, which is supported on the one hand fixed to the support member body 22, suitably against the transverse wall 33, and on the other hand on the locking element 26 and this holds against the support arm 21.

Das beim Erreichen der Auslösekraft auftretende Entrasten erfolgt entgegen der Kraft der Schraubenfeder 35. Verschiebt man nach dem Herausziehen der eingeklemmten Finger den Tragarm 21 aus seiner ausgezogenen Sicherheitslage wieder zurück in seine Normallage, was durch entsprechendes Drücken gegen das zweite Faltelement 7 von unten her erfolgt, verrastet das Rastelement 26 aufgrund der Federkraft selbsttätig wieder mit dem Tragarm 21.The unlocking occurring when the release force is reached takes place counter to the force of the helical spring 35. If, after pulling out the clamped fingers, the support arm 21 is moved back out of its extended safety position into its normal position, which is effected by corresponding pressing against the second folding element 7 from below, automatically locks the locking element 26 again with the support arm 21 due to the spring force.

Die Sicherheitslänge des Tragteils 11 wird durch eine Anschlageinrichtung definiert. Daher bewegt sich beim Ausziehen des Tragarms 21 in dessen Sicherheitslage ein am Tragarm 21 angeordneter Anschlagkörper 36 gegen einen am Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 angeordneten Endanschlag 37. Der Anschlagkörper 36 wird beim Ausführungsbeispiel von einem den Tragarm 21 durchgreifenden und beiderseits über den Tragarm 21 vorstehenden Querstift 38 gebildet. Im Bewegungsweg der beiden vorstehenden Querstiftenden befindet sich der ebenfalls zweigeteilte Endanschlag 37 am Tragteil-Grundkörper 22.The safety length of the supporting part 11 is defined by a stop device. Therefore, when pulling out the support arm 21 in its safety position, a arranged on the support arm 21 abutment member 36 against an arranged on the support member body 22 end stop 37. The stopper body 36 is in the embodiment of a cross-arm 21 and on both sides of the support arm 21 projecting transverse pin 38th educated. In the path of movement of the two protruding transverse pin ends is also the two-part end stop 37 on the support member body 22nd

Es versteht sich, dass der Tragarm 21 auch in seiner Normallage am Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 anschlägt.It is understood that the support arm 21 abuts in its normal position on the support member body 22.

Aufgrund der bis jetzt beschriebenen Maßnahmen wäre es möglich, dass man auch in der Schließstellung der Faltklappe 5 den Tragarm 21 in seine Sicherheitslage herauszieht. Dies könnte dann geschehen, wenn man zum Öffnen der Faltklappe 5 das zweite Faltelement 7 ergreift und dabei so am zweiten Faltelement 7 zieht, dass eine in Tragteil-Längsrichtung 15 gerichtete Kraftkomponente auftritt, die die Auslösekraft erreicht. Um dieses unabsichtliche Verlängern des Tragteils 11 zu vermeiden, können das Befestigungsteil 16 und das Tragteil 11, weist das Tragteil 11 seine Normallänge auf und befindet sich die Faltklappe 5 in ihrer Schließstellung, in Verriegelungseingriff miteinander stehen, so dass sich das Tragteil 11 nicht verlängern lässt, wobei der Verriegelungseingriff bei relativ zueinander verschwenkten Faltelementen 6, 7 aufgehoben ist. Dieser Verriegelungseingriff kann zwischen dem Befestigungsteil 16 und dem Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 stattfinden. Hierzu ist beim Ausführungsbeispiel vorgesehen, dass das Befestigungsteil 16 zwei zum Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 hin vorstehende Verriegelungsvorsprünge 39, 40 aufweist, denen jeweils eine Verriegelungsausnehmung 41, 42 am Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 zugeordnet ist. Beim Verschwenken des Befestigungsteils 16 um die Scharnierachse 19 relativ zum Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 gelangen die Verriegelungsvorsprünge 39, 40 selbsttätig in bzw. außer Eingriff mit den Verriegelungsausnehmungen 41, 42. Befinden sich die beiden Faltelemente 5, 6 nicht mehr in ihrer planparallelen Schließstellung, stehen das Befestigungsteil 16 und der Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 daher nicht mehr in Verriegelungseingriff miteinander, so dass die beschriebene Sicherheitseinrichtung wirksam werden kann.Due to the measures described so far, it would be possible to pull the support arm 21 into its safety position even in the closed position of the folding flap 5. This could be done by grasping the second folding element 7 to open the folding flap 5 and thereby pulling on the second folding element 7 in such a way that a force component directed in the longitudinal direction of the carrying part 15 occurs and reaches the release force. To avoid this unintentional lengthening of the support member 11, the attachment part 16 and the support member 11, the support member 11 has its normal length and the folding flap 5 is in its closed position, in locking engagement with each other, so that the support member 11 can not be extended , wherein the locking engagement is canceled at folded relative to each other folding elements 6, 7. This locking engagement can take place between the fastening part 16 and the supporting part base body 22. For this purpose, it is provided in the exemplary embodiment that the fastening part 16 has two locking projections 39, 40 protruding toward the supporting part base body 22, to each of which a locking recess 41, 42 on the supporting part base body 22 is assigned. When pivoting the attachment member 16 about the hinge axis 19 relative to the support member body 22 reach the locking projections 39, 40 automatically in or out of engagement with the Verriegelungsausnehmungen 41, 42. Are the two folding elements 5, 6 no longer in their plane-parallel closed position, stand the fastening part 16 and the support member base body 22 therefore no longer in locking engagement with each other, so that the safety device described can be effective.

Es versteht sich, dass prinzipiell bereits ein einziger Verriegelungsvorsprung mit zugeordneter Verriegelungsausnehmung ausreichend ist.It is understood that in principle already a single locking projection with associated locking recess is sufficient.

Die Verriegelungsausnehmungen 41, 42 befinden sich beim Ausführungsbeispiel in den Seitenwänden 23, 24 des Tragteil-Grundkörpers 22.The locking recesses 41, 42 are in the embodiment in the side walls 23, 24 of the support member base body 22nd

Eine weitere zweckmäßige Maßnahme besteht darin, dass der Tragteil-Grundkörper 22 mehrteilig ist und eine Lagerpartie 43 und eine Haltepartie 44 bildet, von denen die Lagerpartie 43 den Tragarm 21 lagert und das Rastelement 26 aufnimmt und von denen die Haltepartie 44 am ersten Faltelement 6 befestigt wird. Die Lagerpartie 43 ist rechtwinkelig zur Tragteil-Längsrichtung 15 und zur Scharnierachse 19 in Richtung gemäß Doppelpfeil 45 verstellbar mit der Haltepartie 44 verbunden, so dass im an der Faltklappe 5 montierten Zustand die Lagerpartie 43 rechtwinkelig zur Ebene des ersten Faltelements 6 verstellt werden kann. Da das mit dem zweiten Faltelement 7 verbundene Befestigungsteil 16 die Verstellbewegung der Lagerpartie 43 mitmacht, kann man sich auf diese Weise an unterschiedliche Dicken der beiden Faltelemente 6, 7 anpassen und trotz der unterschiedlichen Dicken eine stufenlos über beide Faltelemente 6, 7 durchgehende Außenseite der Faltklappe 5 in der Schließstellung erreichen. Wie aus den Figuren 5 und 6 ersichtlich ist, kann diese Verstellbarkeit dadurch erhalten werden, dass man eine in Gewindeeingriff mit der Lagerpartie 43 stehende Klemmschraube 46 vorsieht, die ein in Verstellrichtung 45 längliches Langloch 47 in der Haltepartie 44 durchgreift und einen mit Bezug auf das Langloch 47 breiteren Schraubenkopf 48 aufweist, so dass sich die Lagerpartie 43 über die Länge des Langloches 47 hinweg verstellen lässt. Zieht man die Klemmschraube 46 fest, sind die Lagerpartie 43 und die Haltepartie 44 in der jeweiligen Relativlage fest miteinander verspannt.Another expedient measure is that the support member base body 22 is multi-part and forms a bearing part 43 and a holding part 44, of which the bearing part 43 supports the support arm 21 and the latching element 26 receives and of which the holding part 44 attached to the first folding element 6 becomes. The bearing part 43 is perpendicular to the support member longitudinal direction 15 and the hinge axis 19 in the direction according to double arrow 45 adjustably connected to the holding part 44, so that mounted in the folding flap 5 state, the bearing part 43 can be adjusted perpendicular to the plane of the first folding element 6. Since the fastening part 16 connected to the second folding element 7 participates in the adjustment movement of the bearing part 43, it is possible in this way to adapt to different thicknesses of the two folding elements 6, 7 and, despite the different thicknesses, a continuous outside of the folding flap via both folding elements 6, 7 5 in the closed position reach. As can be seen from Figures 5 and 6, this adjustability can be obtained by providing a standing in threaded engagement with the bearing section 43 clamping screw 46 which passes through an elongated in the adjustment direction 45 slot 47 in the holding section 44 and with respect to the Slot 47 has wider screw head 48, so that the bearing part 43 can be adjusted over the length of the slot 47 away. If you tighten the clamping screw 46, the bearing part 43 and the holding part 44 are firmly clamped together in the respective relative position.

Eine weitere Verstellmöglichkeit besteht darin, dass die Haltepartie 44 in ein die Verbindung zum ersten Faltelement 6 herstellendes und an diesem zu befestigendes Halteelement 49 und in ein die Verbindung zur Lagerpartie 43 herstellendes Tragelement 50 unterteilt ist, wobei das Halteelement 49 und das Tragelement 50 in Tragteil-Längsrichtung 15 verstellbar zueinander angeordnet sind. Auf diese Weise lässt sich die Fugenbreite in der Schließstellung der Faltklappe 5 einstellen. Das Verstellen des Tragelements 50 relativ zum Halteelement 49 erfolgt wiederum mittels einer Klemmschraube 51, die ein in Tragteil-Längsrichtung 15 gerichtetes Langloch 52 durchgreift und in das Tragelement 50 eingeschraubt ist. Das Tragelement 50 weist eine L-artige Gestalt auf und bildet einen der Lagerpartie 43 zugewandten und das Langloch 47 enthaltenden ersten Schenkel sowie einen dem Halteelement 49 und das Langloch 52 enthaltenden zweiten Schenkel.Another adjustment is that the holding part 44 is divided into a connection to the first folding element 6 producing and to be fastened to this holding element 49 and in a connection to the bearing section 43 producing support member 50, wherein the holding member 49 and the support member 50 in support part Longitudinal direction 15 are arranged adjustable to each other. In this way, the joint width in the closed position of the folding flap 5 can be adjusted. The adjustment of the support member 50 relative to the holding member 49 is again by means of a clamping screw 51 which engages through a longitudinal direction in the longitudinal direction 15 directed slot 52 and is screwed into the support member 50. The support member 50 has an L-like shape and forms a bearing portion 43 facing and the slot 47 containing first leg and a holding member 49 and the slot 52 containing the second leg.

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Scharnier zum gelenkigen Verbinden eines ersten Faltelements (6) und eines zweiten Faltelements (7) einer Faltklappe (5) oder Falttüre, die zwischen einer ein Möbelstück verschließenden Schließstellung und einer Offenstellung verstellbar ist, wobei die beiden Faltelemente (6, 7) in der Schließstellung in einer gleichen Ebene nebeneinander angeordnet sind und beim Überführen in die Offenstellung gegensinnige Schwenkbewegungen ausführen, indem beim Öffnen das schwenkbar mit dem Möbelstück verbundene erste Faltelement (6) vom Möbelstück wegschwenkt und das über das Scharnier (8) mit dem ersten Faltelement (6) verbundene zweite Faltelement (7) mittels des Scharniers (8) zum Möbelstück hin schwenkt, mit einem Tragteil (11), das mit seinem einen Endbereich (12) am ersten Faltelement (6) befestigbar ist und im befestigten Zustand in Tragteil-Längsrichtung (15) quer über den Spalt zwischen den beiden Faltelementen (6, 7) verläuft, mit einem am zweiten Faltelement (7) zu befestigenden Befestigungsteil (16), das mit dem anderen Endbereich (18) des Tragteils (11) über eine Scharnierachse (19) gelenkig verbunden ist, und mit einer Sicherheitseinrichtung zum Vergrößern des Spaltes zwischen den beiden Faltelementen (6, 7) beim Schließen beim Einklemmen eines Gegenstandes, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Länge des Tragteils (11) beim Auftreten einer Auslösekraft aus einer kürzeren Normallänge in eine dem Einklemmfall zugeordnete größere Sicherheitslänge veränderbar ist.Hinge for the articulated connection of a first folding element (6) and a second folding element (7) of a folding flap (5) or folding door, which is adjustable between a closing position closing a piece of furniture and an open position, wherein the two folding elements (6, 7) in the closed position are arranged side by side in a same plane and execute opposite pivotal movements when transferred to the open position by the first folding element (6) pivotally pivoted away from the piece of furniture and connected via the hinge (8) with the first folding element (6) second folding element (7) by means of the hinge (8) pivots towards the piece of furniture, with a support member (11) which is fastened with its one end portion (12) on the first folding element (6) and in the attached state in longitudinal support member (15) extends across the gap between the two folding elements (6, 7), with one on the second folding element (7) bef fixing fixing member (16) hingedly connected to the other end portion (18) of the support member (11) via a hinge shaft (19), and safety means for enlarging the gap between the two folding members (6, 7) when being clamped an article, characterized in that the length of the support member (11) when a triggering force from a shorter normal length occurs in a the Einklemmfall associated greater safety length is variable. Scharnier nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Tragteil (11) einen an einem Tragteil-Grundkörper (22) in Tragteil-Längsrichtung (15) zwischen einer der Normallänge des Tragteils (11) entsprechenden Normallage und einer der Sicherheitslänge des Tragteils (11) entsprechenden Sicherheitslage verstellbar gelagerten Tragarm (21) aufweist, an dem die Scharnierachse (19) angeordnet ist.Hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that the support part (11) on a support member base body (22) in the longitudinal support member (15) between one of the normal length the support part (11) corresponding to normal position and one of the safety length of the support member (11) corresponding safety position adjustably mounted support arm (21) on which the hinge axis (19) is arranged. Scharnier nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Tragarm (21) in seiner Normallage mittels einer federnden Rasteinrichtung (25) mit dem Tragteil-Grundkörper (22) verrastet ist.Hinge according to claim 2, characterized in that the support arm (21) is locked in its normal position by means of a resilient latching device (25) with the support member base body (22). Scharnier nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Tragteil-Grundkörper (22) ein federbelastetes Rastelement (26) bewegbar gelagert ist, das in der Normallage des Tragarms (21) mit diesem in Rasteingriff steht.Hinge according to claim 3, characterized in that a spring-loaded latching element (26) is movably mounted on the support part base body (22), which is in the normal position of the support arm (21) with this in latching engagement. Scharnier nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Rastelement (26) von einem schwenkbeweglich am Tragteil-Grundkörper (22) gelagerten Rasthebel (27) gebildet wird.Hinge according to Claim 4, characterized in that the latching element (26) is formed by a latching lever (27) mounted so as to be pivotable on the support element base body (22). Scharnier nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schwenkachse (28) des Rasthebels (27) quer zur Tragteil-Längsrichtung (15) gerichtet ist und dass sich der Rasthebel (27) von der Schwenkachse (28) aus in Richtung zur Scharnierachse (19) hin erstreckt.Hinge according to claim 5, characterized in that the pivot axis (28) of the latching lever (27) is directed transversely to the longitudinal support member (15) and that the latching lever (27) from the pivot axis (28) in the direction of the hinge axis (19 ) extends. Scharnier nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in der Normallage des Tragarms (21) das Rastelement (26) und der Tragarm (21) über Schrägflächen (31, 32) miteinander verrastet sind.Hinge according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that in the normal position of the support arm (21), the latching element (26) and the support arm (21) via oblique surfaces (31, 32) are locked together. Scharnier nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Rastelement (26) einen Rastvorsprung (29) und der Tragarm (21) eine dem Rastvorsprung (29) zugeordnete Rastausnehmung (30) aufweist.Hinge according to one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the latching element (26) has a latching projection (29) and the support arm (21) has a latching projection (29) associated with the latching projection (30). Scharnier nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sicherheitslänge des Tragteils (11) durch eine Anschlageinrichtung definiert ist.Hinge according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the safety length of the supporting part (11) is defined by a stop device. Scharnier nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Befestigungsteil (16) und das Tragteil (11), weist das Tragteil (11) seine Normallänge auf und befindet sich die Faltklappe (5) oder -türe in ihrer Schließstellung, in Verriegelungseingriff miteinander stehen, so dass sich das Tragteil (11) nicht verlängern lässt, wobei der Verriegelungseingriff bei relativ zueinander verschwenkten Faltelementen (6, 7) aufgehoben ist.Hinge according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the fastening part (16) and the supporting part (11), the supporting part (11) has its normal length and is the folding flap (5) or door in its closed position, in Locking engagement with each other, so that the support member (11) can not be extended, wherein the locking engagement is canceled at relatively pivoted folding elements (6, 7). Scharnier nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Verriegelungseingriff zwischen dem Befestigungsteil (16) und dem Tragteil-Grundkörper (22) stattfindet.Hinge according to claim 10, characterized in that the locking engagement between the fastening part (16) and the support member base body (22) takes place. Scharnier nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Befestigungsteil (16) mindestens einen zum Tragteil-Grundkörper (22) hin vorstehenden Verriegelungsvorsprung (39, 40) aufweist, dem eine Verriegelungsausnehmung (41, 42) am Tragteil-Grundkörper (22) zugeordnet ist.Hinge according to Claim 11, characterized in that the fastening part (16) has at least one locking projection (39, 40) protruding toward the supporting part base body (22), to which a locking recess (41, 42) on the supporting part base body (22) is assigned , Scharnier nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Tragteil-Grundkörper (22) den Tragarm (21) gehäuseartig überdeckt.Hinge according to one of claims 2 to 12, characterized in that the supporting part base body (22) covers the support arm (21) like a housing. Scharnier nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Tragteil-Grundkörper (22) eine den Tragarm (21) lagernde Lagerpartie (43) aufweist, die rechtwinkelig zur Tragteil-Längsrichtung (15) und zur Scharnierachse (19) verstellbar mit einer am ersten Faltelement (6) befestigbaren Haltepartie (44) des Tragteil-Grundkörpers (22) verbunden ist.Hinge according to one of claims 2 to 13, characterized in that the support member base body (22) has a support arm (21) overlapping bearing part (43) perpendicular to the support member longitudinal direction (15) and the hinge axis (19) adjustable with one on the first folding element (6) attachable holding part (44) of the support member base body (22) is connected. Scharnier nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Haltepartie (44) in ein die Verbindung zum ersten Faltelement (6) herstellendes Halteelement (49) und in ein die Verbindung zur Lagerpartie (43) herstellendes Tragelement (50) in Tragteil-Längsrichtung (15) verstellbar zueinander angeordnet sind.Hinge according to claim 14, characterized in that the holding part (44) in a the connection to the first folding element (6) producing holding element (49) and in a connection to the bearing part (43) producing support element (50) in the longitudinal support member (15 ) are arranged adjustable to each other.
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