Coupling for a movable furniture part
US8344670B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/20
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to a retraction device for a movable piece of furniture, having a pulling means windable on a roll, and an electric motor is provided for driving the roll. The retraction device also has a coupling for releasably connecting the movable piece of furniture to the electric drive, and the coupling has a first coupling part for fastening to the movable piece of furniture and a second coupling part connected to the pulling means. The first coupling part has an opening for at least the partial acceptance of the second coupling part. A locking mechanism is provided by which the first coupling part can be connected to the second coupling part in at least two different positions, and the second coupling part is located at different depths in the opening in the two different positions.
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