Patent ID: 9085925
Filing Date: 2015-07-21
Classification: A47B,E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A synchronization apparatus comprising: a first actuating device including a first rotary portion; a second actuating device including a second rotary portion, said first actuating device and said second actuating device being configured to move a moveable furniture part; and a synchronization rod for synchronizing movement of said first actuating device and said second actuating device, said synchronization rod having a first end region to be connected to said first rotary portion of said first actuating device, said synchronization rod having a second end region to be connected to said second rotary portion of said second actuating device; wherein at least one of said first rotary portion and said second rotatory portion includes a spring-loaded pressure portion for bearing against a respective end of said synchronization rod; and wherein each of said first rotary portion and said second rotary portion is integrally formed as a unit with a respective one of said first actuating device and said second actuating device such that, during absence of said synchronization rod, said first rotary portion, said second rotary portion, and said spring-loaded pressure portion remain connected to a respective one of said first actuating device and said second actuating device; wherein said at least one of said first rotary portion and said second rotatory portion including said spring-loaded pressure portion further includes a receiving sleeve and a holding element operative between said spring-loaded pressure portion and said receiving sleeve, said holding element being configured to limit and outward extension movement of said spring-loaded pressure portion relative to said receiving sleeve; wherein said holding element has opposed first and second end regions, each of said first and second end regions including a projection for engaging said receiving sleeve and said pressure portion, respectively.