Damping device with a joint hinge

US7562416B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Gerhard Lautenschlager · Reinheim, DE
• Harald Ulrich · Bensheim, DE
• Markus Herper · Heilbad Heiligenstadt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 4, 2006
• Grant date: Jul 21, 2009
• Expiry date: Jun 16, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E05Y2900/20
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a damping device for parts of furniture which are joined together by means of hinges and which can be pivoted in relation to each other. The housing contains a damping fluid in the cavity thereof and a resistance element which can be displaced relative to the damping fluid and connected to an actuating element protruding from the housing. During at least one part of the pivoting movement of both pieces of furniture, said actuating element is drivingly connected to the second piece of furniture and transfers the movement distributed to the second piece of furniture to the resistance element. The damping device is arranged in the region of at least one of the hinges which pivotally couples both pieces of furniture, and whereby either the damping housing and/or the actuating element engages with one of the mounting element of the corresponding hinges, at least during the damping process.