WO2013091768A1 - Coupling device for furnishing components - Google Patents

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WO2013091768A1
WO2013091768A1 PCT/EP2012/004924 EP2012004924W WO2013091768A1 WO 2013091768 A1 WO2013091768 A1 WO 2013091768A1 EP 2012004924 W EP2012004924 W EP 2012004924W WO 2013091768 A1 WO2013091768 A1 WO 2013091768A1
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Luigi Canzi
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System Holz S.R.L.
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B12/00—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior
    • F16B12/10—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior using pegs, bolts, tenons, clamps, clips, or the like
    • F16B12/12—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior using pegs, bolts, tenons, clamps, clips, or the like for non-metal furniture parts, e.g. made of wood, of plastics
    • F16B12/26—Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior using pegs, bolts, tenons, clamps, clips, or the like for non-metal furniture parts, e.g. made of wood, of plastics using snap-action elements

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  • the present invention relates to a visible coupling device for interconnecting furnishing components.
  • the coupling device according to the invention is destined, particularly but not exclusively, for the articulated or jointed connection between the door and side, or shoulder, of a piece of furniture.
  • the coupling device according to the invention can also be advantageously used for interconnecting other furnishing components such as, for example, modular units, panels, modular walls, furniture shelves, doors and other similar items.
  • a general objective of the present invention is to provide a coupling device for furnishing components which comprises the following characteristics: relatively inexpensive to produce, easy, rapid and safe to assemble, aesthetically attractive.
  • a further objective of the invention is to provide a coupling device capable of allowing the interconnected components a relative freedom of movement that is not associated with an axis.
  • Another objective of the invention is to provide a coupling device in which the connection between the elements can be effected rapidly, in non-constraining positions, contrary, for example, to traditional hinges .
  • Yet another objective of the invention is to provide a coupling device in which, in the case of the assembly of a door to a side or shoulder of a piece of furniture, the door can be rotated by 180°, with the same internal-external aesthetic solution
  • a further objective of the invention is to provide a visible coupling device for furnishing components which does not occupy any space inside the piece of furniture .
  • Yet another objective of the invention is to provide a coupling device in which the side/door functions can be inverted.
  • an objective of the invention is also to provide a coupling device for flap doors capable of also exerting a braking function during the closing of the door .
  • figure 1 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a first embodiment of the coupling device according to the invention
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the device of figure 1, assembled
  • figure 3 is a plan view of figure 2;
  • figure 4 is a sectional view according to the plane IV-IV of figure 3;
  • figure 5 is an enlarged detail of figure 4;
  • figure 6 is a plan view similar to figure 3;
  • FIG. 7 is a sectional view according to the plane VII-VII of figure 6, illustrating a second possible embodiment of the coupling device according to the invention
  • figure 8 is an enlarged detail of figure 7;
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a third possible embodiment of the coupling device according to the invention.
  • figure 10 is a plan view of figure 9;
  • figure 11 is a sectional view according to the plane XI -XI of figure 10;
  • FIG. 12 is an enlarged detail of figure 11;
  • - figures 13-20 are views illustrating different types of relative movement between furnishing components interconnected by means of a coupling device according to the invention;
  • FIG. 21 is a plan view illustrating an example of an orientable and folding wall/display unit comprising coupling devices according to the invention
  • figure 22 is a perspective view of the wall/display unit of figure 21;
  • FIG. 23 is an enlarged detail of the coupling device used in the wall/display unit of figures 21 and 22;
  • FIG. 24 is a perspective view illustrating a plurality of modular units with the use of coupling devices according to the invention.
  • figure 25 is an enlarged detail of figure 24;
  • figure 26 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a further particular embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 27 is an assembled perspective view of the device of figure 26;
  • - figures 28 and 29 are two views, raised and plan respectively, illustrating the possibilities of regulating the device vertically and/or horizontally; and - figures 30 and 31 are two views, raised and plan respectively, illustrating the possibility of regulating the device in depth (front) .
  • the coupling device for, furnishing components according to the invention is indicated as a whole with 50 and is used, particularly but not exclusively, for the articulated or jointed interconnection of a side or shoulder 51 with a hinged door 52.
  • the device 50 comprises a sphere, or substantially spherical element 53, or equivalent element, from which a fixing shank 54 extends to the side or shoulder 51.
  • the shank 54 is, for example, threaded and screwed into a corresponding hole of the side or shoulder 51.
  • a seat 55 housed inside a corresponding milling 55A of the door 52 and fixed therein by means of a central screw 49, or various screws 58, cooperates with the sphere 53.
  • said seat 55 which can have different forms for functional reasons, either aesthetical or depending on the processing operations to be effected on the panels, is in the form, for example, of a peg comprising a partially spherical cradle 56, which is substantially complementary to the sphere 53, thus allowing it to be housed.
  • the cradle 56 defines two opposing clamps 57, elastically yielding, which are closed (tightened) on the sphere 53, preventing it from becoming disengaged, using various solutions (figures 4-12).
  • an aesthetic cover 60 with a pin 62 has the function of occupying the opening that enables flexure for the connection and closing (tightening) of the clamps 57 on the sphere 53, thus preventing the latter from being extracted from the cradle 56.
  • the seat 55 protrudes for a section from the door 52 and a pin 63 has the function of preventing the sphere 53 from being extracted from the cradle 56.
  • Figures 13-15 illustrate how the door 52 can be rapidly assembled on the side or shoulder 51 in any spatial position by simply click-engaging the cradle 56 with the sphere 53, with slight interference.
  • FIGS 13-15 illustrate the various types of movement of the door 52 with respect to the side or shoulder 51.
  • Figures 17-19 illustrate how, in the case of a flap door, by regulating the tightening of the clamps 57 by means of the screws 61, and therefore the friction force between the surfaces in contact, it is possible to control (regulate) the descending velocity of the door itself without the help of costly additional mechanisms.
  • Figures 21-23 illustrate the use of the coupling device as an orientable and folding wall/display unit.
  • FIGS. 24 and 25 illustrate the use of the coupling device for interconnecting a plurality of modular units M.
  • both the sphere 53 and its seat 55 are outside the panels P.
  • Figures 27-31 illustrate a further particular embodiment of the spherical element 53.
  • the shank 54 is equipped with a metric thread 70 which is screwed inside an eccentric bush 71, correspondingly threaded, housed inside a hole 72 of a panel 73 (side or shoulder) .
  • Said bush 71 has a head with a manoeuvring nut 74.
  • the rotation of the eccentric bush 71 inside the hole 72 allows the position of the sphere 53 to be regulated, for 360°, both vertically (in height) and horizontally.

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Abstract

A coupling device (50') for the interconnection of a first and second furnishing component (51, 52) comprises a substantially spherical element (53) fixed to said first component (51) and a seat (55) for the stable assembly of said substantially spherical element (53) positioned on said second component (52).

Description

COUPLING DEVICE FOR FURNISHING COMPONENTS
The present invention relates to a visible coupling device for interconnecting furnishing components.
The coupling device according to the invention is destined, particularly but not exclusively, for the articulated or jointed connection between the door and side, or shoulder, of a piece of furniture.
The coupling device according to the invention, however, can also be advantageously used for interconnecting other furnishing components such as, for example, modular units, panels, modular walls, furniture shelves, doors and other similar items.
A general objective of the present invention is to provide a coupling device for furnishing components which comprises the following characteristics: relatively inexpensive to produce, easy, rapid and safe to assemble, aesthetically attractive.
A further objective of the invention is to provide a coupling device capable of allowing the interconnected components a relative freedom of movement that is not associated with an axis.
Another objective of the invention is to provide a coupling device in which the connection between the elements can be effected rapidly, in non-constraining positions, contrary, for example, to traditional hinges .
Yet another objective of the invention is to provide a coupling device in which, in the case of the assembly of a door to a side or shoulder of a piece of furniture, the door can be rotated by 180°, with the same internal-external aesthetic solution
(reversibility of the door) .
A further objective of the invention is to provide a visible coupling device for furnishing components which does not occupy any space inside the piece of furniture .
Yet another objective of the invention is to provide a coupling device in which the side/door functions can be inverted.
Finally, an objective of the invention is also to provide a coupling device for flap doors capable of also exerting a braking function during the closing of the door .
The above objectives are achieved by a coupling device for furnishing components having the characteristics specified in claim 1 and the enclosed subclaims .
The structural and functional characteristics of the invention, and its advantages with respect to the known art, will appear more evident from the following description, referring to the enclosed drawings which illustrate embodiment examples of the same invention.
In the drawings :
figure 1 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a first embodiment of the coupling device according to the invention;
- figure 2 is a perspective view of the device of figure 1, assembled;
- figure 3 is a plan view of figure 2;
- figure 4 is a sectional view according to the plane IV-IV of figure 3;
- figure 5 is an enlarged detail of figure 4;
- figure 6 is a plan view similar to figure 3;
- figure 7 is a sectional view according to the plane VII-VII of figure 6, illustrating a second possible embodiment of the coupling device according to the invention;
- figure 8 is an enlarged detail of figure 7;
- figure 9 is a perspective view illustrating a third possible embodiment of the coupling device according to the invention;
- figure 10 is a plan view of figure 9;
- figure 11 is a sectional view according to the plane XI -XI of figure 10;
- figure 12 is an enlarged detail of figure 11; - figures 13-20 are views illustrating different types of relative movement between furnishing components interconnected by means of a coupling device according to the invention;
- figure 21 is a plan view illustrating an example of an orientable and folding wall/display unit comprising coupling devices according to the invention;
figure 22 is a perspective view of the wall/display unit of figure 21;
- figure 23 is an enlarged detail of the coupling device used in the wall/display unit of figures 21 and 22;
- figure 24 is a perspective view illustrating a plurality of modular units with the use of coupling devices according to the invention;
- figure 25 is an enlarged detail of figure 24;
figure 26 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a further particular embodiment of the device according to the invention;
- figure 27 is an assembled perspective view of the device of figure 26;
- figures 28 and 29 are two views, raised and plan respectively, illustrating the possibilities of regulating the device vertically and/or horizontally; and - figures 30 and 31 are two views, raised and plan respectively, illustrating the possibility of regulating the device in depth (front) .
With reference, first of all, to figures 1 and 2 of the drawings, the coupling device for, furnishing components according to the invention is indicated as a whole with 50 and is used, particularly but not exclusively, for the articulated or jointed interconnection of a side or shoulder 51 with a hinged door 52.
The device 50 comprises a sphere, or substantially spherical element 53, or equivalent element, from which a fixing shank 54 extends to the side or shoulder 51. For this purpose, the shank 54 is, for example, threaded and screwed into a corresponding hole of the side or shoulder 51.
In the practical embodiment of the invention illustrated in figures 1 and 2, a seat 55 housed inside a corresponding milling 55A of the door 52 and fixed therein by means of a central screw 49, or various screws 58, cooperates with the sphere 53.
As can be clearly seen in figures 2, 4, 6, 23 and 25 of the drawings, said seat 55, which can have different forms for functional reasons, either aesthetical or depending on the processing operations to be effected on the panels, is in the form, for example, of a peg comprising a partially spherical cradle 56, which is substantially complementary to the sphere 53, thus allowing it to be housed.
The cradle 56 defines two opposing clamps 57, elastically yielding, which are closed (tightened) on the sphere 53, preventing it from becoming disengaged, using various solutions (figures 4-12).
In the embodiment illustrated in figures 3-5, the tightening of the screws 61 on the nuts 48 through the seats 59 (figure 5) ensures that the coupling of the tilted planes of the screw-head-seat 59 causes a widening of the clamps 57 adhering to the sphere 53 thus preventing the extraction of the latter from the cradle 56.
In the embodiment illustrated in figures 6-8, in the absence of the screw 61, an aesthetic cover 60 with a pin 62 has the function of occupying the opening that enables flexure for the connection and closing (tightening) of the clamps 57 on the sphere 53, thus preventing the latter from being extracted from the cradle 56.
In the embodiment illustrated in figures 9-12, the seat 55 protrudes for a section from the door 52 and a pin 63 has the function of preventing the sphere 53 from being extracted from the cradle 56.
Figures 13-15 illustrate how the door 52 can be rapidly assembled on the side or shoulder 51 in any spatial position by simply click-engaging the cradle 56 with the sphere 53, with slight interference.
Figures 13-15, on the other hand, illustrate the various types of movement of the door 52 with respect to the side or shoulder 51.
Figures 17-19 illustrate how, in the case of a flap door, by regulating the tightening of the clamps 57 by means of the screws 61, and therefore the friction force between the surfaces in contact, it is possible to control (regulate) the descending velocity of the door itself without the help of costly additional mechanisms.
Figures 21-23 illustrate the use of the coupling device as an orientable and folding wall/display unit.
Finally, figures 24 and 25 illustrate the use of the coupling device for interconnecting a plurality of modular units M.
In this case, both the sphere 53 and its seat 55 are outside the panels P.
Figures 27-31 illustrate a further particular embodiment of the spherical element 53.
According to this embodiment, the shank 54 is equipped with a metric thread 70 which is screwed inside an eccentric bush 71, correspondingly threaded, housed inside a hole 72 of a panel 73 (side or shoulder) . Said bush 71 has a head with a manoeuvring nut 74.
In this way, the rotation of the eccentric bush 71 inside the hole 72 allows the position of the sphere 53 to be regulated, for 360°, both vertically (in height) and horizontally.
In addition, the rotation of the sphere 53
(screwing or unscrewing on the bush 71) allows the front regulation (in depth) of the same sphere 53.
The arrows of figures 28-31 clearly indicate the above regulation possibilities.
The advantages of a coupling device for furnishing components according to the invention are the following :
Combination of a valid technical solution with an aesthetic characterization;
- Possibility of exploiting the characteristic of the sphere for freedom of movement not associated with an axis;
Rapid connection of furnishing components (side/door or panel) and in non-constraining positions, contrary to traditional hinges; Absence of elements of the device and encumbrance of the same inside the piece of furniture;
Once connected (assembled) , the constraint between the components can be ensured by means of elements that prevent the elastic deformation of the seat of the sphere which has enabled coupling between the parts;
Possibility of inverting the side/door function; and
Exploiting the friction existing between the sphere and its seat as a brake for flap doors rotating around a horizontal axis.
The objective indicated in the preamble of the description has therefore been achieved.
The protection scope of the present invention is defined by the enclosed claims.

Claims

1. A coupling device (50) for the interconnection of a first and second furnishing component (51, 52) , characterized in that it comprises a substantially spherical element (53) fixed to said first component (51) , a seat (55) for the stable assembly of said substantially spherical element (53) positioned on said second component (52) .
2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that said stable assembly is effected by constraining means (57, 58, 59, 60, 61) in order to firmly constrain said substantially spherical element (53) inside said seat (55) .
3. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that said substantially spherical element (53) is equipped with a fixing shank (54) to said first component (51) in a protruding position.
4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that said seat (55) is elastically yielding, so as to al- low a click release-engagement with said substantially spherical element (53).
5. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that said seat (55) is incorporated inside said second component (52) .
6. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that said seat (55) protrudes from said second component
(52) .
7. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that said seat (55) comprises two opposing clamps (57) , elastically yielding, and that said constraining means comprise tightening elements (58, 59, 61, 62) of said clamps (57) against said substantially spherical element
(53) .
8. The device according to claim 7, characterized in that said tightening elements consist of screws (58) inserted inside longitudinal seats (59) positioned in said elastically yielding clamps (57) .
9. The device according to claim 7, characterized in that said tightening elements consist of pins (62) of aesthetic covers (61) , said pins (62) being inserted inside longitudinal seats (59) positioned in said elastically yielding jaws (57) .
10. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that said tightening elements consist of a connecting pivot (63) between said seat (55) and said substantially spherical element (53) .
11. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that it effects an articulated or jointed coupling.
12. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that both said substantially spherical element (53) and said seat (55) are assembled outside said first and second furnishing components (51, 52) .
13. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that said seat (55) has the form of a parallelepiped peg comprising a partially spherical cradle (56) , which is substantially complementary to said substantially spherical element (53) .
14. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that said shank (54) is equipped with a metric thread (70) which is screwed inside an eccentric bush (71) , correspondingly threaded, housed inside a hole (72) of a panel (73) , said bush (71) also being equipped with a head with a manoeuvring nut (74) .
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