The invention relates to a device (1) for moving a spring hinge (2), wherein the spring hinge (2) is connected, on the exit side, to a movable object, in particular a garage door. According to the invention, it is provided that the device (1) has at least a first set of rollers and a second set of rollers, each with at least two rollers (31, 32; 41, 42). The device (1) also has a drive means (7), which drives the rollers (31, 32; 41, 42) and shifts the spring hinge (2) in a first movement direction, in the direction of the object to be moved, or in a second movement direction. The device (1) creates a spring-hinge impact force of between 200 and 1000 newtons.