TWI412702B - Moebel - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a piece of furniture (1) comprising at least one drawer and/or a door, on the front cover (3) of which a handle element (4) is provided that is fitted with at least one illuminant (6). Said at least one illuminant (6), which can be switched by means of a controller (21, 25, 26), shines outward in the area of the handle element (4) when the drawer or door is closed while an interior (5) of the drawer or an interior adjoining the door is illuminated with the aid of at least one illuminant (7) in the open position of the drawer such that the interior is clearly visible even in poor lighting conditions.

Description

Furniture (4)

The invention relates to a furniture having a drawer and/or a door, the front baffle being provided with a handle element, the handle element having at least one illumination means, the at least one illumination means can be used when the drawer or the door is closed The area is illuminated outwards.

DE 299 14 083 discloses a piece of furniture in which a front bezel of a drawer is provided with a handle with an illumination means. In this way, the handle can be seen even in a dark environment, which makes the use simpler and has an optically good effect. However, in a dark environment, after the drawer has just been opened, the space inside the drawer in which the item is stored is often unclear.

DE 102 36 211 discloses a kitchen appliance in which different front sides and edges are designed to be illuminated. This is especially optically responsible for a good image of the phenomenon. This document does not mention the technique of switching the illumination means used to match the motion of the furniture part, such as a drawer or flipper.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a piece of furniture in which the drawer or door operates well even in the dark light nature.

This purpose is achieved by using furniture having the features of item 1 of the scope of the patent application.

According to the invention, a lighting means is provided in the handle region, and at least one further illumination means is provided, in which the inner space of the drawer or the inner space adjacent to the door is illuminated by means of at least one illumination means. In this way, the internal space can be clearly seen even in poor lighting conditions.

The means of illumination for illuminating the interior space should be illuminated when the drawer or door is opened and can be closed when closed. In this way, the energy demand can be minimized because the inner space must be illuminated only when the drawer is open. Here, the circuit can be selectively controlled such that in the open position, the illumination means is turned off outside the handle element. This open position can be seen in a simple manner.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first illumination means is disposed on the handle member, and the second illumination means is disposed on an inner side of the drawer. Here, the two illumination means can be provided on the handle element, wherein the first illumination means is illuminated outwards and the second illumination means is used to illuminate the inner space. Of course, the means of illumination for illuminating the interior space can also be provided on the side walls of the drawer or at other locations. However, if the two illumination means are placed adjacent to the handle member, the wiring effort is minimized.

In order to fully illuminate the drawer with less energy consumption, the illumination means may comprise an LED rib.

The control means preferably has an end position switch to detect the closed position, and the illumination means can be switched correspondingly. The electrical supply of the illumination means can be achieved via an energy storage (which is provided on the furniture) or via a wire (which leads to the furniture), wherein the electrical supply can be achieved via a sliding contact, a wire loop or other suitable means.

Furthermore, the control means may comprise a time-dependent circuit by which the illumination means for illuminating the inner space is turned off after a predetermined period of time. This makes the control of the lighting means provided on the furniture particularly flexible.

The outward lighting means should be able to be switched by a control means to signal different signal states or displays. In particular, they can be illuminated in different colors, the cover sheet or drawer is turned off, and/or the surrounding information is sent.

The invention will be described in detail below with reference to an embodiment.

A piece of furniture (1) consists of a specific (2) and several drawers arranged one above the other, which are movably housed in a specific (2) and have a plurality of front bezels (3) with a handle element ( 4) Fixed on the front bezel. The drawer can be opened by pulling the handle member (4) out so that the inner space (5) of the drawer can be explored. The invention is illustrated in a schematic manner by means of a drawer having a front bezel (3), of course, without a drawer, but with a pivotable door with associated handles. Klappe, pivoting door, folding door, moving door, etc. can also be used as the front baffle.

A light-emitting rib (6) is provided on the handle element (4), towards the outside, which extends over the entire width of the handle element (4). Furthermore, on the handle element (4), on the side facing the inner space (5), another illuminating rib (7) is provided, which can be switched via a control means not shown. Here, the drawer can trigger a switch when it is opened, for example, an end switch (restriction switch), and it is detected whether the drawer is in the closed position. If the drawer is pulled out of the closed position, the control device can be used to illuminate the inner space (5) of the drawer via the illumination means (7) via illumination means, as indicated by the arrow (8). Thus, after the drawer is opened, the inner space (5) can be clearly seen, which is an advantage in poor lighting.

As shown in Figure 4, the light strip (7) also extends over the entire width of the handle element (4), wherein the light strip (7) is a light strip of LED light that is used to illuminate the inner space for the purpose of light The deflection can be set with a color disc or diffuser so that the strip (7) does not dazzle the user.

The detail of the handle element is shown in Figure 5 and is attached to the front bezel (3) of the drawer (3). The handle member (4) comprises a slot (11), and the light on the bottom side of which is provided with an LED rib (13) is distributed by the plastic component (15), and the plastic component (15) can be clearly seen from outside when the light is poor. To.

On the opposite side, the handle element (4) has a rib-shaped recess (16) on which another LED rib (14) is placed. The LED ribs can also be provided with a transparent cover to deflect the light.

The current of the light ribs (6) (7) can be supplied via a affixed metal foil, a sliding contact on the wire loop or via a storable energy storage device located on the drawer (3) or at home. (2) Upper.

In the illustrated embodiment, the one-handle member (4) is disposed in a front bezel (3) such that it has illumination means (6) and illumination means (7) on both sides which emit light in opposite directions. It is of course also possible to provide other forms of handles on the drawer, which may also have an indication function, for example by means of a symbol representing a component or other element (4) at a distance, illuminating the inner space (3). For example, corresponding ribs can be provided on the opposite side walls of the drawer.

In addition, the control means may have a time switch for turning the light ribs (6) (7) on or off after a predetermined period of time. In addition, special effects can be achieved with flashing or different colored LEDs.

If the drawer is in the closed position, the illumination means (6) is illuminated only outside the front bezel (3). If the drawer is opened, the illumination means (7) is opened, so that the interior space (5) of the drawer is illuminated. If the drawer is closed, its position can be detected with a terminal switch and the illumination means (7) can be switched off correspondingly.

Fig. 6 shows a circuit diagram of a control device (21) for a piece of furniture (1). The control device (21) of the illumination means (6) (7) comprises a switch (20) or a laser or infrared based range finder, the function of which is to make a movement of the front bezel (3) The illumination means (6) or (7) is turned off to turn on another illumination means (6) (7). Here, the switch (20) can be automatically switched or manually switched by the movement of the front bezel.

A circuit diagram is shown in Fig. 7, in which a control device (21) is provided on a front bezel (3) to actuate the illumination means (6) (7). The outward illumination means (6) and the energy storage elements (for example, a battery, a battery) are energized via the line in a state in which the drawer is closed. When the drawer is open, the contacts (23) (24) are separated. When the drawer is opened, the contacts (23) (24) are separated, and the internal illumination means (7) are powered by the storage elements (battery, battery). Here, the contacts (23) and (24) can be designed in the form of a sliding electrical connection or a plug with a socket.

Figure 8 shows a circuit diagram of a control device (25) with illumination means (6) (7), wherein the control device (25) is provided with a motion sensor, so that when the drawer is actuated, the control device (25) will illuminate the means ( 6) (7) Open and close according to the standard.

Figure 9 shows a circuit diagram of a control device having a switch (27) on the outside of the front bezel (3) (e.g., a sensor in the handle member) designed such that when the handle member is actuated/contacted, The lighting means (7) is turned on, and the external lighting means (6) is turned off.

The control device (21) (25) (26) shown in the above example can be designed to darken and turn off the lamp, and after a certain time, the illumination means (7) are turned off inside. In addition, the control device (21) (25) (26) may have an alternate switch, a range finder, a motion sensor and/or a capacitive switch as needed to detect the closed position of the drawer.

Another embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 10, in a kitchen line (K The chenzeile has a flap (3') that pivots about a horizontal axis as furniture (1'). The flap (3') has a raised handle rib (4') with an illumination means (6) that illuminates outwardly, which can be designed as LED ribs, background illumination or other means. Furthermore, a lighting means (7') is provided, such that when the flap (3') is opened, an inner space (5') and a working area on a working plate (30) are illuminated.

The lighting means used can be shaped differently, and the entire front bezel edge does not need to be detected, so the designer has space in the freedom of shape.

The handle member of the present invention can be used not only for the baffle and the furniture component but also for other functions, but can also be used for a refrigerator, a washing machine, a fireplace, etc., which are also included in the "furniture" in the concept of the present invention because they In addition to the function of the device, it is mostly integrated in a kitchen furniture. Such front apex components or front head components often no longer have switching elements or signaling components.

In addition, the illumination means can be used to display signal states of different colors outward. Such a signal state can be seen by the user via a message ribbed message (Botschafe). Thus, for example, red indicates a latched drawer or door, yellow indicates a warning indication, such as a flap or refrigerator is open, and green indicates that the dishwasher is finished or in use.

In addition, lighting can be used to display the authorization access (Zugangsberechtigung, English: access authorization). Especially in the case of closure systems for buildings, furniture, and refrigerators. Users who are authorized or authorized at the end: Red = Block, Green = License, and so on.

In addition, illumination means can be used to display the seismic damage state of the damaged area during an earthquake on the handle element. In the event of an earthquake damage, a shutdown system automatically latches a flap, a drawer or a device (such as a refrigerator) and emits a "red" color in the handle display.

(1). . . Furniture

(2). . . Home specific

(3). . . Front baffle

(3’). . . Flap

(4). . . Handle component

(4’). . . Handle rib

(5) (5’). . . Inner space

(6) (7). . . Illuminated rib

(7’). . . Lighting means

(8). . . arrow

(11). . . Slot

(13). . . LED ribs

(15). . . Plastic component

(16). . . Ribbed gap

(20). . . switch

(twenty one). . . Control device

(23)(24). . . contact

(25) (26). . . Control device

(27). . . switch

(30). . . Work board

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the furniture of the present invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view of the furniture, with a drawer open; Figure 3 is a perspective view of the handle member of the furniture of Figure 1; Figure 4 is a perspective view of the furniture of Figure 1. Fig. 5 is a detailed view of the handle member of the furniture of Fig. 1; Fig. 6 to Fig. 9 are different block circuit diagrams for the furniture; Fig. 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment.

(1). . . Furniture

(2). . . Home specific

(3). . . Front baffle

(4). . . Handle element

(5). . . Inner space

Claims (12)

A furniture (1) having a drawer and/or a door, the front baffle (3) being provided with a handle element (4), the handle element having at least a first illumination means (6), the at least one first illumination means The control means (21) (25) (26) can be switched, the at least one first illumination means can illuminate the area of the handle element (4) when the drawer or the door is closed, characterized in that In the position where the drawer is opened, the inner space (5) of the drawer or the inner space adjacent to the door is illuminated by at least one second illumination means (7), and the control means can be used to turn on the illumination means when the drawer or the door is opened (7) Open to illuminate the inner space (5) and turn off the light when the drawer or door is closed. For example, the furniture of the first application of the patent scope, wherein the lighting means (6) is turned off on the handle (4) outside in the open position. The furniture of claim 1 or 2, wherein the first illumination means (6) is provided on the handle member (4) and the second illumination means (7) is provided on an inner side of the drawer or the door. The furniture of claim 3, wherein the first illumination means (6) and the second illumination means (7) are all disposed on the handle member (4). For example, the furniture of claim 1 or 2, wherein the illumination means (6) (7) comprises an LED rib (13) (14). For example, the furniture of claim 1 or 2, wherein the control device has an end position switch to detect the closed position of the drawer or the door. For example, the furniture of claim 1 or 2, wherein: an energy storage device is provided to supply the illumination means (6) (7). For example, the furniture of the first or second aspect of the patent application, wherein: the control means comprises a circuit of time, by which the illumination means (7) for illuminating the inner space (5) can be turned off after a predetermined period of time. . The furniture of claim 1 or 2, wherein the control device comprises an alternate switch, a range finder, a motion sensor and/or a capacitive switch to detect the closed position of the drawer. The furniture of claim 1 or 2, wherein the door is designed in the form of a pivotable flap (3') and the illumination means (7') is at least a working area below the flap (3') illuminate. For example, the furniture of the first or second aspect of the patent application, wherein: the outward illumination means (6) can be switched by a control device to signal different signal states or displays. For example, the furniture of the first or second item of the patent scope, wherein: the outward illumination means (6) can be illuminated in different colors, and the display means will signal the information about the off state and/or the surrounding environment. .