WO2005079630A1 - Piece of furniture - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B88/00—Drawers for tables, cabinets or like furniture; Guides for drawers
- A47B88/40—Sliding drawers; Slides or guides therefor
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- A47B88/457—Actuated drawers operated by electrically-powered actuation means
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B88/00—Drawers for tables, cabinets or like furniture; Guides for drawers
- A47B88/50—Safety devices or the like for drawers
- A47B88/53—Safety devices or the like for drawers preventing unintentional closing, e.g. anti-pinch devices
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
- E05F15/00—Power-operated mechanisms for wings
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
- E05Y2400/00—Electronic control; Electrical power; Power supply; Power or signal transmission; User interfaces
- E05Y2400/80—User interfaces
- E05Y2400/85—User input means
- E05Y2400/856—Actuation thereof
- E05Y2400/858—Actuation thereof by body parts, e.g. by feet
- E05Y2400/86—Actuation thereof by body parts, e.g. by feet by hand
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
- E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
- E05Y2900/20—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for furniture, e.g. cabinets
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- the present invention relates to furniture with at least one movable furniture part, in particular with a drawer or the like, with at least one drive unit for moving the movable furniture part, a control device for controlling the drive unit and a sensor device for detecting movements an object located outside the piece of furniture, the signals of which can be fed at least to the control device, and a method for moving such a movable piece of furniture.
- the invention relates to a control and regulating device which is suitable for operating a piece of furniture of the type mentioned above.
- Such furniture is basically already known according to the prior art.
- Optical sensors are used as sensor devices, for example, which cause the furniture part to open and close via a control device.
- it is already known to steer the movable furniture parts in their intended directions of movement by means of voice control.
- the object of the present invention is to propose a piece of furniture of the type mentioned at the outset which improves the intuitive usability of the piece of furniture.
- control device has an operating mode for driving the movable furniture part, in which the movable furniture part follows at least one movement component of the object detected by the sensor device.
- the operating mode provides that the movable furniture part, for example a drawer, is guided at a certain distance from it in accordance with the hand movement.
- the movable furniture part also lies directly on the hand and follows the movements of the hand.
- the three-dimensional xyz components customary for a description of the movement are understood as movement components.
- the reference variable of the control device for driving the movable furniture part is the at least one movement component of the detected object.
- An important aspect of the present invention is personal security.
- a suitable control and regulation function is intended to ensure that the movable furniture part really only moves when the user deliberately activates it. This means that the movable furniture part should never be activated by simply walking past it, as unintentional triggering of the above-mentioned operating mode can lead to damage and injuries.
- the operating mode for driving the movable furniture part in which the movable furniture part follows at least one movement component of the object detected by the sensor device, can be activated via a device for detecting an external input.
- This device can be implemented in various ways.
- a favorable variant of the invention provides that the device for detecting the external input comprises a speech recognition device, via which the operating mode can be activated verbally.
- a device with a voice detector can be provided, which only offers the possibility of activating the operating mode to individual or authorized persons.
- the device for detecting the external input comprises a switch, preferably a push-button switch, via which the operating mode can be activated.
- the pushbutton switch is preferably a capacitive touch switch, which is arranged in the detection area of the sensor device, preferably spatially next to the sensor (s) on the front panel of the drawer. It is also conceivable to provide a touchpad device which activates the operating mode in the case of a specific pattern, for example a finger drawn on the surface.
- the device for detecting the external input comprises an optical detection device, preferably a camera, via which the operating mode can be activated.
- the operating mode can be activated by a movement pattern executed by the object detected by the optical detection device.
- infrared sensors or time-of-flight sensors can be provided, for example, which activate the operating mode in the case of a specific movement pattern.
- a certain sequence of movements is defined as a movement pattern understand, especially those that do not run in the direction of movement of the movable furniture part and partially go outside the detection range of the sensor.
- the movement pattern can be defined as a double insertion of the hand into the activation area of the sensor within a certain period of time.
- a large number of activation patterns can be programmed, whereby false triggering should be avoided at all costs.
- the speech recognition device, the key switch and the optical detection device can be provided on the furniture both individually and in all possible combinations with one another.
- the optical detection device has an activation range which is between 0 mm and 150 mm, preferably between 0 mm and 100 mm, the operating mode being activated only when an object is in the Activation area is located.
- An advantageous variant of the invention provides that the sensor device works without contact. This prevents collisions due to the automatic spacing between body parts and obstacles. This variant also offers advantages for physically handicapped people whose hand or arm would not be able to open the drawer due to an inability to move. Further advantages also lie in improved hygiene conditions due to the contactless handling, which can be advantageous in canteen kitchens, butchers or the like.
- the drive unit guides the movable furniture part at approximately the same distance from the object.
- the control device tries to keep the distance constant, for example to approximately 150 mm.
- the sensor device comprises a distance sensor which, preferably continuously, measures the distance between the movable furniture part and the detected object.
- the movable furniture part is a drawer
- a flush arrangement of the distance sensor on the panel of the drawer is advantageous.
- the operating mode can then be activated, for example, by the fact that the flat hand is in direct contact with the panel for a certain time.
- the distance sensor can advantageously be designed as an optical sensor, such as an infrared sensor. It can also be provided that the optical detection device for activating the operating mode and the distance meter for detecting the distance between the movable furniture part and the detected object by means of of a single optical sensor is realized, which in addition to cost advantages also results in a reduced design effort.
- the distance sensor has a detection range that is between 0 mm and 300 mm, preferably between 0 mm and 200 mm.
- the control or regulating device to switch off the drive unit when the detected object is moved out of the detection range of the distance sensor.
- the control or regulating device when the detected object is moved out of the detection area during the closing process of the movable furniture part, preferably within a range between 0 mm and 50 mm before its closed position, regardless of the momentary movement of the object closes automatically. The user does not have to move the movable furniture part completely into its closed position, since the remaining closing path is covered automatically by the drive unit.
- the furniture comprises at least one initialization device which generates a signal which is characteristic of certain predetermined positions of the movable furniture part and which can be supplied at least to the control or regulating device.
- the position of the movable furniture part in relation to the furniture according to the invention must be determined, for example, after the furniture has been disconnected from the voltage source. Since the furniture according to the invention can also be available on the market in various dimensioned shapes, it is necessary, at least when starting up for the first time, the length of the total path between the closed and the open end position of the movable furniture part and the positions of the movable furniture part in the closed and the determine the open end position.
- the control device is provided with the information required about the total length of the movement of the movable furniture part and about the position of the movable furniture part in the special positions.
- an initialization by collision detection would also be possible, the movable furniture part slowly moving in the direction of two end positions and automatically triggering the initialization device when the collision is reached.
- the acceleration of the movable furniture part is approximately proportional to the acceleration of the relative movement of the object to the movable furniture part. This enables an optimal adaptation to the movements of the hand, taking into account the aspect of damping or a braking effect.
- motor damping with speed control - with superimposed distance control / regulation - is provided.
- the acceleration of the movable furniture part is independent of the load.
- the user should not have the feeling that the opening or closing process would be faster without motor support.
- the drawer must always be moved at a sufficient speed, which means that it is dimensioned depending on the load.
- a load sensor can be provided, the signals of which can be fed at least to the control device.
- the drive unit comprises an electric motor, preferably a direct current motor.
- Such motors are also commercially available in miniature design and guarantee problem-free operation with low power requirements.
- the drive unit is in constant connection with the movable furniture part. This enables the movable furniture part to be accelerated by the drive unit independently of the current position of the movable furniture part in relation to the furniture according to the invention.
- the drive unit is in constant connection with the movable furniture part via at least one rope or a belt or a gearwheel engaging in a rack.
- the use of a toothed belt guarantees the slip-free connection between the drive unit and the movable furniture part.
- a drive unit with a rope pulley coupled to it is also possible, with a coupling element engaging or engaging the movable furniture part.
- the method according to the invention for moving a mounted furniture part that is movable in or on a piece of furniture with a sensor device for detecting movements of an object located outside the piece of furniture is characterized in that movements of an object located outside the piece of furniture, preferably a hand, are detected by the sensor device and the movable furniture part follows at least one movement component of the object. It can advantageously be provided that the movably mounted furniture part is guided at approximately the same distance from the object.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary arrangement of individual components of the furniture according to the invention
- Fig. 3 is a side view of a drawer with a sensor device integrated in the panel and
- Fig. 4 shows another embodiment of the furniture according to the invention.
- Fig. 1 shows an exemplary block diagram of individual components of the furniture according to the invention, in which the function and interaction of the same is shown in simplified form.
- an activation device 4 is used, to which signals from optional or additional devices for detecting an external input are fed.
- these devices for detecting an external input comprise a speech recognition device 1 (for example a microphone), a switch 2 (for example a push button switch) and an optical detection device 3 (for example a camera or an infrared sensor).
- the activation device 4 comprises a memory device, which is provided for storing a reference information, and a comparison device, by means of which the operating mode can be activated if the external input matches the reference input.
- a corresponding signal from the control device 6 is sent via the line 10 supplied, which unlocks the operating mode for driving the movable furniture part 9.
- a sensor device 5 detects at least one movement component of an object, for example a hand, which is fed to the control or regulating device 6, which in turn supplies corresponding signals to the drive unit 8, so that the movable furniture part 9 of this detects at least one movement component of the sensor device 5 Object follows.
- the sensor device 5 can either be arranged separately from the optical detection device 3, exchange signals via the line 11, or - in a further preferred embodiment - can be implemented with a single sensor device.
- the control or regulating device 6 also comprises a time delay device 7, which deactivates the operating mode for safety reasons within a certain period of time after the last movement detected.
- the components shown in this figure can all be integrated into a single piece of hardware, but a solution in terms of software is equally conceivable.
- Fig. 2 shows a schematically illustrated embodiment of the furniture 12 according to the invention, in which movable furniture parts 9 are slidably mounted in the form of drawers.
- devices for detecting an external input in the form of a speech recognition device 1, a key switch 2 and an optical detection device 3 are provided on each drawer.
- the arrangement on the drawers is only shown as an example and can in principle be arranged at any point in or on the furniture.
- Each device for recording an external input can be provided alone or in any combination with the others.
- the drawer follows the movements of the hand detected by the sensor device within the intended directions of movement of the drawer, preferably without contact.
- FIG. 3 schematically shows a side view of a drawer, the sensor device 5 being flush with the cover of the drawer.
- the operating mode can be activated, for example, by the palm resting on the panel for a longer period of time.
- a contactlessly functioning sensor for example an infrared transmitter, detects the movements of the hand and the drawer is guided at approximately the same distance from the hand.
- Fig. 4 shows the furniture according to the invention using a further embodiment.
- the movable furniture part 9 is a cabinet door on which a sensor device 5 is arranged flush.
- the sensor device 5 comprises a distance sensor which continuously measures the distance between the cabinet door and the hand.
- the furniture according to the invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, nor is it intended to be restricted thereby.
- the invention is in no way to be limited to drawers or cupboard doors, but can be used in all movable furniture parts, such as, for example, in rotating cupboards or height-adjustable shelves.
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Möbel Furniture
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Möbel mit wenigstens einem bewegbaren Möbelteil, insbesondere mit einer Schublade oder dergleichen, mit wenigstens einer Antriebseinheit zum Bewegen des bewegbaren Möbelteils, einer Steuer- bzw. Regeleinrichtung zum Steuern- bzw. Regeln der Antriebseinheit und einer Sensorvorrichtung zum Erfassen von Bewegungen eines außerhalb des Möbels befindlichen Objekts, deren Signale wenigstens der Steuer- bzw. Regeleinrichtung zuführbar sind, sowie ein Verfahren zum Bewegen eines solchen bewegbaren Möbelteiles.The present invention relates to furniture with at least one movable furniture part, in particular with a drawer or the like, with at least one drive unit for moving the movable furniture part, a control device for controlling the drive unit and a sensor device for detecting movements an object located outside the piece of furniture, the signals of which can be fed at least to the control device, and a method for moving such a movable piece of furniture.
Im Weiteren bezieht sich die Erfindung auf eine Steuer- und Regeleinrichtung, die zum Betrieb eines Möbels der vorstehend erwähnten Gattung geeignet ist.Furthermore, the invention relates to a control and regulating device which is suitable for operating a piece of furniture of the type mentioned above.
Derartige Möbel sind gemäß dem Stand der Technik grundsätzlich bereits bekannt. Als Sensorvorrichtungen werden beispielsweise optische Sensoren verwendet, die über eine Steuereinrichtung ein Öffnen und Schließen des Möbelteiles bewirken. Genauso ist es bereits bekannt, die bewegbaren Möbelteile mittels Sprachsteuerung in ihren vorgesehenen Bewegungsrichtungen zu lenken.Such furniture is basically already known according to the prior art. Optical sensors are used as sensor devices, for example, which cause the furniture part to open and close via a control device. Likewise, it is already known to steer the movable furniture parts in their intended directions of movement by means of voice control.
Aufgabe der gegenständlichen Erfindung ist es, ein Möbel der eingangs erwähnten Art vorzuschlagen, welches die intuitive Bedienbarkeit des Möbels verbessert.The object of the present invention is to propose a piece of furniture of the type mentioned at the outset which improves the intuitive usability of the piece of furniture.
Dies wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch erreicht, dass die Steuer- bzw. Regeleinrichtung einen Betriebsmodus zum Antreiben des bewegbaren Möbelteils aufweist, in welchem das bewegbare Möbelteil zumindest einer Bewegungskomponente des von der Sensorvorrichtung erfassten Objektes folgt.This is achieved according to the invention in that the control device has an operating mode for driving the movable furniture part, in which the movable furniture part follows at least one movement component of the object detected by the sensor device.
Wird von der Sensorvorrichtung ein Objekt, beispielsweise eine Hand, erfasst, so sieht der Betriebsmodus vor, dass das bewegbare Möbelteil, beispielsweise eine Schublade, entsprechend der Handbewegung in einem bestimmten Abstand zu dieser geführt wird. Selbstverständlich ist es auch denkbar, dass das bewegbare Möbelteil auch direkt an der Hand anliegt und den Bewegungen der Hand folgt. Als Bewegungskomponenten werden die für eine Bewegungsbeschreibung üblichen dreidimensionalen xyz-Komponenten verstanden. Günstigerweise ist vorgesehen, dass die Führungsgröße der Regeleinrichtung für das Antreiben des bewegbaren Möbelteiles die zumindest eine Bewegungskomponente des erfassten Objektes ist.If an object, for example a hand, is detected by the sensor device, the operating mode provides that the movable furniture part, for example a drawer, is guided at a certain distance from it in accordance with the hand movement. Of course, it is also conceivable that the movable furniture part also lies directly on the hand and follows the movements of the hand. The three-dimensional xyz components customary for a description of the movement are understood as movement components. It is advantageously provided that the reference variable of the control device for driving the movable furniture part is the at least one movement component of the detected object.
Ein wichtiger Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung ist die Personensicherheit. Durch geeignete Ansteuer- und Regelfunktion soll erreicht werden, dass sich das bewegbare Möbelteil wirklich nur dann bewegt, wenn vom Anwender bewusst eine Aktivierung erfolgt. Das bedeutet, dass das bewegbare Möbelteil durch bloßes Vorbeigehen keinesfalls aktiviert werden soll, da ein unbeabsichtigtes Auslösen des genannten Betriebsmodus zu Schäden und Verletzungen führen kann. Aus diesem Grund ist vorteilhafterweise vorgesehen, dass der Betriebsmodus zum Antreiben des bewegbaren Möbelteils, in welchem das bewegbare Möbelteil zumindest einer Bewegungskomponente des von der Sensorvorrichtung erfassten Objektes folgt, über eine Vorrichtung zum Erfassen einer externen Eingabe aktivierbar ist. Diese Vorrichtung kann auf verschiedene Art und Weise realisiert werden. Eine günstige Variante der Erfindung sieht dabei vor, dass die Vorrichtung zum Erfassen der externen Eingabe eine Spracherkennungseinrichtung umfasst, über die der Betriebsmodus verbal aktivierbar ist. Hierbei kann beispielsweise eine Vorrichtung mit einem Stimmendetektor vorgesehen werden, die nur einzelnen oder befugten Personen die Möglichkeit offeriert den Betriebsmodus zu aktivieren. Alternativ oder ergänzend dazu ist vorteilhafterweise vorgesehen, dass die Vorrichtung zum Erfassen der externen Eingabe einen Schalter, vorzugsweise einen Tastschalter, umfasst, über den der Betriebsmodus aktivierbar ist. Besonders vorteilhaft ist vorgesehen, dass der Tastschalter vorzugsweise ein kapazitiver Berührungsschalter ist, der im Erfassungsbereich der Sensorvorrichtung, vorzugsweise räumlich neben dem bzw. den Sensor(en) derselben an der Frontblende der Schublade angeordnet ist. Genauso ist es denkbar, eine Touchpad-Vorrichtung vorzusehen, die bei einem bestimmten, beispielsweise mit einem mit dem Finger auf der Oberfläche gezeichneten Muster den Betriebsmodus aktiviert. Gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Vorrichtung zum Erfassen der externen Eingabe eine optische Erfassungsvorrichtung, vorzugsweise eine Kamera, umfasst, über die der Betriebsmodus aktivierbar ist. Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der Betriebsmodus durch ein vom von der optischen Erfassungsvorrichtung erfassten Objekt ausgeführtes Bewegungsmuster aktivierbar ist. Hierfür können beispielsweise Infrarotsensoren bzw. Lichtlaufzeitsensoren vorgesehen sein, die bei einem bestimmten Bewegungsmuster den Betriebsmodus freischalten. Als Bewegungsmuster ist eine bestimmte zeitliche Abfolge von Bewegungen zu verstehen, insbesondere von solchen, die nicht in der Bewegungsrichtung des bewegbaren Möbelteiles verlaufen und teilweise außerhalb des Erfassungsbereiches des Sensors gehen. Beispielsweise kann das Bewegungsmuster als ein zweimaliges Einbringen der Hand in den Aktivierungsbereich des Sensors innerhalb einer bestimmten Zeitspanne definiert sein. Selbstverständlich lassen sich eine Vielzahl von Aktivierungsmustern programmieren, wobei Fehlauslösungen unbedingt vermieden werden sollen. Die Spracherkennungseinrichtung, der Tastschalter sowie die optische Erfassungseinrichtung können sowohl einzeln als auch in allen möglichen Kombinationen miteinander am Möbel vorgesehen werden.An important aspect of the present invention is personal security. A suitable control and regulation function is intended to ensure that the movable furniture part really only moves when the user deliberately activates it. This means that the movable furniture part should never be activated by simply walking past it, as unintentional triggering of the above-mentioned operating mode can lead to damage and injuries. For this reason, it is advantageously provided that the operating mode for driving the movable furniture part, in which the movable furniture part follows at least one movement component of the object detected by the sensor device, can be activated via a device for detecting an external input. This device can be implemented in various ways. A favorable variant of the invention provides that the device for detecting the external input comprises a speech recognition device, via which the operating mode can be activated verbally. In this case, for example, a device with a voice detector can be provided, which only offers the possibility of activating the operating mode to individual or authorized persons. As an alternative or in addition to this, it is advantageously provided that the device for detecting the external input comprises a switch, preferably a push-button switch, via which the operating mode can be activated. It is particularly advantageously provided that the pushbutton switch is preferably a capacitive touch switch, which is arranged in the detection area of the sensor device, preferably spatially next to the sensor (s) on the front panel of the drawer. It is also conceivable to provide a touchpad device which activates the operating mode in the case of a specific pattern, for example a finger drawn on the surface. According to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the device for detecting the external input comprises an optical detection device, preferably a camera, via which the operating mode can be activated. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the operating mode can be activated by a movement pattern executed by the object detected by the optical detection device. For this purpose, infrared sensors or time-of-flight sensors can be provided, for example, which activate the operating mode in the case of a specific movement pattern. A certain sequence of movements is defined as a movement pattern understand, especially those that do not run in the direction of movement of the movable furniture part and partially go outside the detection range of the sensor. For example, the movement pattern can be defined as a double insertion of the hand into the activation area of the sensor within a certain period of time. Of course, a large number of activation patterns can be programmed, whereby false triggering should be avoided at all costs. The speech recognition device, the key switch and the optical detection device can be provided on the furniture both individually and in all possible combinations with one another.
Um die Gefahr von Fehlauslösungen zu minimieren ist günstigerweise vorgesehen, dass die optische Erfassungseinrichtung einen Aktivierungsbereich aufweist, der zwischen 0 mm und 150 mm, vorzugsweise zwischen 0 mm und 100 mm, liegt, wobei der Betriebsmodus nur dann aktiviert wird, wenn sich ein Objekt im Aktivierungsbereich befindet.In order to minimize the risk of false triggers, it is advantageously provided that the optical detection device has an activation range which is between 0 mm and 150 mm, preferably between 0 mm and 100 mm, the operating mode being activated only when an object is in the Activation area is located.
Eine vorteilhafte Variante der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Sensorvorrichtung berührungslos arbeitet. Hierdurch werden Kollisionen durch das automatische Abstandhalten zwischen Körperteilen bzw. Hindernissen vermieden. Außerdem bietet diese Variante Vorteile für körperbehinderte Personen, deren Hand bzw. Arm aufgrund einer Bewegungsunfähigkeit nicht in der Lage wäre die Schublade zu öffnen. Weitere Vorteile liegen zudem in verbesserten Hygienebedingungen durch die berührungslose Handhabung, die in Großküchen, Metzgereien oder dergleichen von Vorteil sein kann. Zur Vermeidung von Kollisionen und der einfachen intuitiven Bedienbarkeit wegen kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Antriebseinheit das bewegbare Möbelteil in annähernd gleichem Abstand zum Objekt führt. Die Steuer- bzw. Regeleinrichtung versucht dabei den Abstand, beispielsweise auf ca. 150 mm, konstant zu halten. Besonders vorteilhaft ist dabei vorgesehen, dass die Sensorvorrichtung einen Distanzsensor umfasst, der, vorzugsweise kontinuierlich, den Abstand zwischen bewegbarem Möbelteil und erfasstem Objekt misst. Ist das bewegbare Möbelteil eine Schublade, so ist eine bündige Anordnung des Distanzsensors an der Blende der Schublade vorteilhaft. Die Aktivierung des Betriebsmodus kann dann beispielsweise dadurch erfolgen, dass die flache Hand für eine bestimmte Zeit an der Blende direkt anliegt. Günstigerweise kann der Distanzsensor als ein optischer Sensor, wie zum Beispiel ein Infrarotsensor, ausgeführt sein. Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass die optische Erfassungsvorrichtung zum Aktivieren des Betriebsmodus und der Distanzmesser zur Erfassung des Abstandes zwischen bewegbarem Möbelteil und erfasstem Objekt mit Hilfe eines einzigen optischen Sensors realisiert wird, wodurch sich neben kostentechnischen Vorteilen auch ein verminderter Konstruktionsaufwand ergibt.An advantageous variant of the invention provides that the sensor device works without contact. This prevents collisions due to the automatic spacing between body parts and obstacles. This variant also offers advantages for physically handicapped people whose hand or arm would not be able to open the drawer due to an inability to move. Further advantages also lie in improved hygiene conditions due to the contactless handling, which can be advantageous in canteen kitchens, butchers or the like. To avoid collisions and because of the simple, intuitive usability, it can be provided that the drive unit guides the movable furniture part at approximately the same distance from the object. The control device tries to keep the distance constant, for example to approximately 150 mm. It is particularly advantageously provided that the sensor device comprises a distance sensor which, preferably continuously, measures the distance between the movable furniture part and the detected object. If the movable furniture part is a drawer, a flush arrangement of the distance sensor on the panel of the drawer is advantageous. The operating mode can then be activated, for example, by the fact that the flat hand is in direct contact with the panel for a certain time. The distance sensor can advantageously be designed as an optical sensor, such as an infrared sensor. It can also be provided that the optical detection device for activating the operating mode and the distance meter for detecting the distance between the movable furniture part and the detected object by means of of a single optical sensor is realized, which in addition to cost advantages also results in a reduced design effort.
Aus sicherheitstechnischen Überlegungen ist günstigerweise vorgesehen, dass der Distanz- sensor einen Erfassungsbereich aufweist, der zwischen 0 mm und 300 mm, vorzugsweise zwischen 0 mm und 200 mm, liegt. In diesem Zusammenhang ist es vorteilhaft, dass die Steuer- bzw. Regeleinrichtung bei Herausbewegen des erfassten Objektes aus dem Erfassungsbereich des Distanzsensors die Antriebseinheit abschaltet. Zur einfacheren Bedienbarkeit ist günstigerweise vorgesehen, dass die Steuer- bzw. Regeleinrichtung bei Herausbewegen des erfassten Objektes aus dem Erfassungsbereich während des Schließvorganges des bewegbaren Möbelteils, vorzugsweise innerhalb eines Bereiches zwischen 0 mm und 50 mm vor seiner geschlossenen Position, dieses unabhängig von der momentanen Bewegung des Objekts automatisch ganz schließt. Der Anwender muss dabei das bewegbare Möbelteil nicht vollständig in seine geschlossene Position bringen, da der verbleibende Schließweg selbsttätig durch die Antriebseinheit zurückgelegt wird.For safety reasons, it is advantageously provided that the distance sensor has a detection range that is between 0 mm and 300 mm, preferably between 0 mm and 200 mm. In this context, it is advantageous for the control or regulating device to switch off the drive unit when the detected object is moved out of the detection range of the distance sensor. For ease of use, it is advantageously provided that the control or regulating device, when the detected object is moved out of the detection area during the closing process of the movable furniture part, preferably within a range between 0 mm and 50 mm before its closed position, regardless of the momentary movement of the object closes automatically. The user does not have to move the movable furniture part completely into its closed position, since the remaining closing path is covered automatically by the drive unit.
Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass das Möbel wenigstens eine Initialisierungsvorrichtung umfasst, welche ein jeweils für bestimmte vorgegebene Positionen des bewegbaren Möbelteils charakteristisches, wenigstens der Steuer- bzw. Regelvorrichtung zuführbares, Signal erzeugt. Ist das Möbel nicht mit teuren, dauerhaften elektronischen Speicherelementen ausgerüstet, muss beispielsweise nach der Trennung des Möbels von der Spannungsquelle die Position des bewegbaren Möbelteils in Bezug auf das erfindungsgemäße Möbel festgestellt werden. Da das erfindungsgemäße Möbel außerdem in verschiedenen dimensionierten Formen auf dem Markt erhältlich sein kann, ist es wenigstens bei der erstmaligen Inbetriebnahme notwendig, die Länge des Gesamtweges zwischen der geschlossenen und der geöffneten Endlage des bewegbaren Möbelteils sowie die Positionen des bewegbaren Möbelteils in der geschlossenen und der geöffneten Endlage festzustellen. Dies kann beispielsweise dadurch erfolgen, dass der Benutzer die Initialisierungsvorrichtung über ein von außerhalb der Anordnung leicht zugäng- liches Betätigungselement, beispielsweise einen Taster an der Blende, auslöst. Bei einem derartigen Initialisierungsvorgang kann beispielsweise vorgesehen sein, dass der Benutzer das bewegbare Möbelteil in die geschlossene Endlage bewegt, dort das Betätigungselement betätigt, sodann das bewegbare Möbelteil in die geöffnete Endlage bewegt und schließlich wiederum das Betätigungselement betätigt. Dadurch stehen der Regeleinrichtung die benö- tigten Informationen über die Gesamtlänge der Bewegung des bewegbaren Möbelteils sowie über die Position des bewegbaren Möbelteils in den speziellen Lagen zur Verfügung. Alternativ oder ergänzend wäre auch eine Initialisierung durch Kollisionserkennung möglich, wobei das bewegbare Möbelteil langsam in Richtung einer beiden Endlagen fährt und bei deren Erreichung durch die detektierte Kollision automatisch die Initialisierungsvorrichtung auslöst.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the furniture comprises at least one initialization device which generates a signal which is characteristic of certain predetermined positions of the movable furniture part and which can be supplied at least to the control or regulating device. If the furniture is not equipped with expensive, permanent electronic storage elements, the position of the movable furniture part in relation to the furniture according to the invention must be determined, for example, after the furniture has been disconnected from the voltage source. Since the furniture according to the invention can also be available on the market in various dimensioned shapes, it is necessary, at least when starting up for the first time, the length of the total path between the closed and the open end position of the movable furniture part and the positions of the movable furniture part in the closed and the determine the open end position. This can be done, for example, in that the user triggers the initialization device via an actuating element that is easily accessible from outside the arrangement, for example a button on the panel. With such an initialization process, it can be provided, for example, that the user moves the movable furniture part into the closed end position, actuates the actuating element there, then moves the movable furniture part into the open end position and finally actuates the actuating element again. As a result, the control device is provided with the information required about the total length of the movement of the movable furniture part and about the position of the movable furniture part in the special positions. As an alternative or in addition, an initialization by collision detection would also be possible, the movable furniture part slowly moving in the direction of two end positions and automatically triggering the initialization device when the collision is reached.
Für ein verbessertes intuitives Bedienen des bewegbaren Möbelteils ist günstigerweise vorgesehen, dass die Beschleunigung des bewegbaren Möbelteils annähernd proportional zur Beschleunigung der Relativbewegung von Objekt zu beweglichem Möbelteil ist. Hierdurch wird ein optimales Anpassen an die Bewegungen der Hand ermöglicht, wobei der Aspekt einer Dämpfung bzw. einer Bremswirkung in Betracht gezogen wird. Beispielsweise ist eine Motordämpfung mit Drehzahlregelung - mit überlagerter Abstandssteuerung/Regelung - vorgesehen.For improved intuitive operation of the movable furniture part, it is advantageously provided that the acceleration of the movable furniture part is approximately proportional to the acceleration of the relative movement of the object to the movable furniture part. This enables an optimal adaptation to the movements of the hand, taking into account the aspect of damping or a braking effect. For example, motor damping with speed control - with superimposed distance control / regulation - is provided.
Besonders vorteilhaft ist vorgesehen, dass die Beschleunigung des bewegbaren Möbelteils beladungsunabhängig ist. Hierbei darf der Anwender nicht das Gefühl haben, dass der Öffnungs- bzw. der Schließvorgang ohne Motorunterstützung schneller vor sich ginge. Die Schublade muss dabei immer mit ausreichender Geschwindigkeit bewegt werden, wodurch diese in Abhängigkeit der Beladung dimensioniert wird. Zur Ermittlung des Beladungszustandes kann ein Lastsensor vorgesehen sein, dessen Signale zumindest der Steuer- bzw. Regeleinrichtung zugeführt werden können.It is particularly advantageously provided that the acceleration of the movable furniture part is independent of the load. The user should not have the feeling that the opening or closing process would be faster without motor support. The drawer must always be moved at a sufficient speed, which means that it is dimensioned depending on the load. To determine the loading state, a load sensor can be provided, the signals of which can be fed at least to the control device.
Gemäß einer günstigen Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Antriebseinheit einen elektrischen Motor, vorzugsweise einen Gleichstrommotor, umfasst. Derartige Motoren sind auch in Kleinstbauweise kommerziell erhältlich und garantieren bei geringem Strombedarf einen problemlosen Betrieb. Zudem kann günstigerweise vorgesehen sein, dass die Antriebseinheit in ständiger Verbindung mit dem bewegbaren Möbelteil steht. Dadurch ist die Beschleunigung des bewegbaren Möbelteils durch die Antriebseinheit unabhängig von der momentanen Lage des bewegbaren Möbelteils in Bezug auf das erfindungsgemäße Möbel möglich. Dafür bietet sich beispielsweise an, dass die Antriebseinheit über wenigstens ein Seil oder einen Riemen oder ein in eine Zahnstange eingreifendes Zahnrad in ständiger Verbindung mit dem bewegbaren Möbelteil steht. Die Verwendung eines Zahnriemens garantiert dabei die schlupffreie Verbindung zwischen der Antriebseinheit und dem bewegbaren Möbelteil. Selbstverständlich ist auch eine Antriebseinheit mit einer daran gekoppelten Seilrolle möglich, wobei ein Kopplungselement am bewegbaren Möbelteil an- bzw. eingreift. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zum Bewegen eines in oder an einem Möbel bewegbaren gelagerten Möbelteils mit einer Sensorvorrichtung zum Erfassen von Bewegungen eines außerhalb des Möbels befindlichen Objekts ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Bewegungen von einem außerhalb des Möbels befindlichen Objekts, vorzugsweise einer Hand, durch die Sensorvorrichtung erfasst werden und das bewegbare Möbelteil zumindest einer Bewegungskomponente des Objekts folgt. Dabei kann vorteilhafterweise vorgesehen sein, dass das bewegbar gelagerte Möbelteil in annähernd gleichem Abstand zum Objekt geführt wird.According to a favorable embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the drive unit comprises an electric motor, preferably a direct current motor. Such motors are also commercially available in miniature design and guarantee problem-free operation with low power requirements. In addition, it can advantageously be provided that the drive unit is in constant connection with the movable furniture part. This enables the movable furniture part to be accelerated by the drive unit independently of the current position of the movable furniture part in relation to the furniture according to the invention. For this purpose, it makes sense, for example, that the drive unit is in constant connection with the movable furniture part via at least one rope or a belt or a gearwheel engaging in a rack. The use of a toothed belt guarantees the slip-free connection between the drive unit and the movable furniture part. Of course, a drive unit with a rope pulley coupled to it is also possible, with a coupling element engaging or engaging the movable furniture part. The method according to the invention for moving a mounted furniture part that is movable in or on a piece of furniture with a sensor device for detecting movements of an object located outside the piece of furniture is characterized in that movements of an object located outside the piece of furniture, preferably a hand, are detected by the sensor device and the movable furniture part follows at least one movement component of the object. It can advantageously be provided that the movably mounted furniture part is guided at approximately the same distance from the object.
Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der gegenständlichen Erfindung werden anhand der Figurenbeschreibung unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen im Folgenden näher erläutert. Darin zeigt:Further details and advantages of the present invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the description of the figures and with reference to the drawings. It shows:
Fig. 1 ein Blockschaltbild einer beispielhaften Anordnung einzelner Komponenten des erfindungsgemäßen Möbels,1 is a block diagram of an exemplary arrangement of individual components of the furniture according to the invention,
Fig. 2 ein Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Möbels,2 shows an embodiment of the piece of furniture according to the invention,
Fig. 3 eine Seitenansicht einer Schublade mit einer in der Blende integrierten Sensorvorrichtung undFig. 3 is a side view of a drawer with a sensor device integrated in the panel and
Fig. 4 ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Möbels.Fig. 4 shows another embodiment of the furniture according to the invention.
Fig. 1 zeigt ein beispielhaftes Blockschaltbild einzelner Komponenten des erfindungsgemäßen Möbels, in der die Funktion und das Zusammenwirken derselben vereinfacht dargestellt wird. Zur Vermeidung von Fehlauslösungen des bewegbaren Möbelteils 9 wird eine Aktivierungsvorrichtung 4 verwendet, der Signale von optionalen bzw. ergänzenden Vorrichtungen zum Erfassen einer externen Eingabe zugeführt werden. Diese Vorrichtungen zum Erfassen einer externen Eingabe umfassen in der gezeigten Figur eine Spracherkennungseinrichtung 1 (beispielsweise ein Mikrophon), einen Schalter 2 (beispielsweise einen Tastschalter) sowie eine optische Erfassungseinrichtung 3 (beispielsweise eine Kamera oder einen Infrarotsensor). Die Aktivierungsvorrichtung 4 umfasst eine Speichereinrichtung, die zum Speichern einer Referenzangabe vorgesehen ist sowie eine Vergleichseinrichtung, durch die bei Übereinstimmung der externen Eingabe mit der Referenzeingabe der Betriebsmodus aktivierbar ist. Bei Erfüllen zumindest einer Bedingung aus der Spracherkennungseinrichtung 1 , des Schalters 2 oder der optischen Erfassungseinrichtung 3 wird über die Leitung 10 ein entsprechendes Signal der Steuer- bzw. Regeleinrichtung 6 zugeführt, die den Betriebsmodus zum Antreiben des bewegbaren Möbelteils 9 freischaltet. Nun erfasst eine Sensorvorrichtung 5 zumindest eine Bewegungskomponente eines Objektes, beispielsweise einer Hand, die der Steuer- bzw. Regelvorrichtung 6 zugeführt wird, welche wiederum der Antriebseinheit 8 entsprechende Signale zuführt, sodass das bewegbare Möbelteil 9 dieser zumindest einen Bewegungskomponente des von der Sensorvorrichtung 5 erfassten Objektes folgt. Die Sensorvorrichtung 5 kann entweder separat von der optischen Erfassungseinrichtung 3 angeordnet sein, über die Leitung 11 Signale austauschen, oder - in einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform - mit einer einzigen Sensorvorrichtung realisiert werden. Die Steuer- bzw. Regeleinrichtung 6 umfasst auch eine Zeitverzögerungseinrichtung 7, die innerhalb einer bestimmten Zeitspanne nach der zuletzt erfassten Bewegung den Betriebsmodus aus Sicherheitsgründen deaktiviert. Die in dieser Figur gezeigten Komponenten können alle in eine einzige Hardware integriert werden, genau so gut ist aber auch eine sofwaremäßige Lösung denkbar.Fig. 1 shows an exemplary block diagram of individual components of the furniture according to the invention, in which the function and interaction of the same is shown in simplified form. To avoid incorrect triggering of the movable furniture part 9, an activation device 4 is used, to which signals from optional or additional devices for detecting an external input are fed. In the figure shown, these devices for detecting an external input comprise a speech recognition device 1 (for example a microphone), a switch 2 (for example a push button switch) and an optical detection device 3 (for example a camera or an infrared sensor). The activation device 4 comprises a memory device, which is provided for storing a reference information, and a comparison device, by means of which the operating mode can be activated if the external input matches the reference input. If at least one condition from the speech recognition device 1, the switch 2 or the optical detection device 3 is met, a corresponding signal from the control device 6 is sent via the line 10 supplied, which unlocks the operating mode for driving the movable furniture part 9. Now a sensor device 5 detects at least one movement component of an object, for example a hand, which is fed to the control or regulating device 6, which in turn supplies corresponding signals to the drive unit 8, so that the movable furniture part 9 of this detects at least one movement component of the sensor device 5 Object follows. The sensor device 5 can either be arranged separately from the optical detection device 3, exchange signals via the line 11, or - in a further preferred embodiment - can be implemented with a single sensor device. The control or regulating device 6 also comprises a time delay device 7, which deactivates the operating mode for safety reasons within a certain period of time after the last movement detected. The components shown in this figure can all be integrated into a single piece of hardware, but a solution in terms of software is equally conceivable.
Fig. 2 zeigt ein schematisch dargestelltes Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Möbels 12, indem bewegbare Möbelteile 9 in Form von Schubladen verschiebbar gelagert sind. In der gezeigten Figur sind an jeder Schublade Vorrichtungen zum Erfassen einer externen Eingabe in Form einer Spracherkennungsvorrichtung 1 , einem Tastschalter 2 sowie eine optische Erfassungseinrichtung 3 vorgesehen. Selbstverständlich ist die Anordnung an den Schubladen nur beispielhaft dargestellt und können grundsätzlich an jeder beliebigen Stelle im bzw. am Möbel angeordnet werden. Jede Vorrichtung zum Erfassen einer externen Eingabe kann allein für sich oder in beliebiger Kombination mit den anderen vorgesehen werden. Sobald der Betriebsmodus bei Übereinstimmung einer externen Eingabe mit einer Referenzeingabe aktiviert ist, folgt die Schublade, vorzugsweise berührungslos, den Bewegungen der von der Sensorvorrichtung erfassten Hand innerhalb der vorgesehenen Bewegungsrichtungen der Schublade.Fig. 2 shows a schematically illustrated embodiment of the furniture 12 according to the invention, in which movable furniture parts 9 are slidably mounted in the form of drawers. In the figure shown, devices for detecting an external input in the form of a speech recognition device 1, a key switch 2 and an optical detection device 3 are provided on each drawer. Of course, the arrangement on the drawers is only shown as an example and can in principle be arranged at any point in or on the furniture. Each device for recording an external input can be provided alone or in any combination with the others. As soon as the operating mode is activated when an external input matches a reference input, the drawer follows the movements of the hand detected by the sensor device within the intended directions of movement of the drawer, preferably without contact.
Fig. 3 zeigt schematisch eine Seitenansicht einer Schublade, wobei die Sensorvorrichtung 5 bündig mit der Blende der Schublade abschließt. Eine Aktivierung des Betriebsmodus kann dabei beispielsweise durch ein längeres Verweilen der Handfläche an der Blende erfolgen. Ein berührungslos funktionierender Sensor, beispielsweise ein Infrarotsender, erfasst die Bewegungen der Hand und die Schublade wird in annähernd gleichem Abstand zur Hand geführt. Fig. 4 zeigt das erfindungsgemäße Möbel anhand eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispieles. Das bewegbare Möbelteil 9 ist in der gezeigten Figur eine Schranktür, an der bündig eine Sensorvorrichtung 5 angeordnet ist. Die Sensorvorrichtung 5 umfasst einen Distanzsensor, der kontinuierlich den Abstand zwischen Schranktür und Hand misst. Bei Aktivierung des Betriebsmodus wird entsprechend der Handbewegungen die Schranktüre berührungslos in annähernd gleichem Abstand zur Hand geführt.3 schematically shows a side view of a drawer, the sensor device 5 being flush with the cover of the drawer. The operating mode can be activated, for example, by the palm resting on the panel for a longer period of time. A contactlessly functioning sensor, for example an infrared transmitter, detects the movements of the hand and the drawer is guided at approximately the same distance from the hand. Fig. 4 shows the furniture according to the invention using a further embodiment. In the figure shown, the movable furniture part 9 is a cabinet door on which a sensor device 5 is arranged flush. The sensor device 5 comprises a distance sensor which continuously measures the distance between the cabinet door and the hand. When the operating mode is activated, the cabinet door is guided in a contact-free manner at approximately the same distance according to the hand movements.
Es versteht sich von selbst, dass das erfindungsgemäße Möbel nicht auf die in den Figuren dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel beschränkt ist, noch durch diese eingeschränkt werden soll. Die Erfindung soll keinesfalls auf Schubladen bzw. Schranktüren limitiert werden, sondern kann bei allen bewegbaren Möbelteilen, wie zum Beispiel bei Drehschränken oder höhenverstellbaren Regalen, Verwendung finden. It goes without saying that the furniture according to the invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, nor is it intended to be restricted thereby. The invention is in no way to be limited to drawers or cupboard doors, but can be used in all movable furniture parts, such as, for example, in rotating cupboards or height-adjustable shelves.
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