EP3730310B1 - Frame with rotary joints - Google Patents

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EP3730310B1
EP3730310B1 EP19171031.8A EP19171031A EP3730310B1 EP 3730310 B1 EP3730310 B1 EP 3730310B1 EP 19171031 A EP19171031 A EP 19171031A EP 3730310 B1 EP3730310 B1 EP 3730310B1
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Arnd BÜDENBENDER
Ritske Johannes VON LEEWEN
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
    • A47G1/06—Picture frames
    • A47G1/0605—Picture frames made from extruded or moulded profiles, e.g. of plastic or metal
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
    • A47G1/06—Picture frames
    • A47G1/10—Corner clips or corner-connecting appliances for frames
    • A47G1/101—Corner clips or corner-connecting appliances for frames for insertion within frame members
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44D—PAINTING OR ARTISTIC DRAWING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRESERVING PAINTINGS; SURFACE TREATMENT TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ARTISTIC SURFACE EFFECTS OR FINISHES
    • B44D3/00—Accessories or implements for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing, not otherwise provided for; Methods or devices for colour determination, selection, or synthesis, e.g. use of colour tables
    • B44D3/18—Boards or sheets with surfaces prepared for painting or drawing pictures; Stretching frames for canvases
    • B44D3/185—Stretching frames for canvases
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/32—Parts, components, construction details, accessories, interior equipment, specially adapted for tents, e.g. guy-line equipment, skirts, thresholds
    • E04H15/34—Supporting means, e.g. frames
    • E04H15/44—Supporting means, e.g. frames collapsible, e.g. breakdown type
    • E04H15/48—Supporting means, e.g. frames collapsible, e.g. breakdown type foldable, i.e. having pivoted or hinged means
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/52—Devices affording protection against insects, e.g. fly screens; Mesh windows for other purposes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
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    • A47G2001/0661—Picture frames having means for holding paintings painted on canvas
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    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H15/00—Tents or canopies, in general
    • E04H15/18—Tents having plural sectional covers, e.g. pavilions, vaulted tents, marquees, circus tents; Plural tents, e.g. modular
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/52—Devices affording protection against insects, e.g. fly screens; Mesh windows for other purposes
    • E06B2009/527—Mounting of screens to window or door
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/02—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary
    • E06B9/06—Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary collapsible or foldable, e.g. of the bellows or lazy-tongs type
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/24—Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance; Slat blinds
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B9/00—Screening or protective devices for wall or similar openings, with or without operating or securing mechanisms; Closures of similar construction
    • E06B9/52—Devices affording protection against insects, e.g. fly screens; Mesh windows for other purposes
    • E06B9/522—Dimensionally adjustable fly screens

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  • the present invention relates to an insect protection device, comprising a frame, comprising at least two first, in particular one-piece frame struts and at least two second, in particular one-piece frame struts, the first frame struts each having a second frame strut at their ends and the second frame struts each having a second frame strut at their ends first frame strut are connected and the first frame struts and the second frame struts are arranged in a mounting position in a frame plane at a right angle to each other.
  • a frame in which the length of both the first frame struts and the two second frame struts cannot be changed would be implemented, for example, by a conventional picture frame in which the frame struts are firmly connected to one another.
  • Such a (partial) frame which is arranged at right angles in the assembly position, also has a pavilion framework, for example.
  • the end user has to connect the frame struts, which consist of several tubes, for example, using corner connectors before the entire pavilion can be assembled.
  • Kits are also known in the field of insect protection devices, in which the end user has to connect the frame struts to one another via corner connectors during assembly.
  • An insect protection device with the features of the preamble of claim 1 is, for example EP 3 138 990 A1 known.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore to eliminate the disadvantages described with reference to the prior art and in particular to specify an insect protection device which is more user-friendly and can be assembled with less effort.
  • an insect protection device with a frame with the features mentioned at the outset, in which the length of the two first and/or two second frame struts cannot be changed, the connections between a first frame strut and a second frame strut each having at least one axis of rotation having a rotary joint, the rotary joints being designed in such a way that in a starting position both the first two frame struts and the two second frame struts (all) are aligned parallel to one another and the frame can be transferred into the assembly position by pivoting the frame struts relative to one another about the axes of rotation of the rotary joints is.
  • the basic idea of the invention is that the frame struts are connected to one another in a hinge-like manner, so that the frame struts, which are pre-assembled via the swivel joints, can be made available to the end user in a compact starting position, in which the frame struts, which are arranged at right angles in the assembled position, are initially arranged parallel to one another . The end user then only has to fold the frame from its initial position into the assembly position.
  • the invention relates to frames in which the height and/or the width of the frame is fixed for the end user.
  • the invention relates to frames in which the length of both the first frame struts and the two second frame struts cannot be changed.
  • the invention relates to frames in which either the length of the first frame strut or the length of the second frame strut is unchangeable, while the length of the other two frame struts is changeable.
  • the first frame struts have the same length and the second frame struts have the same length, have a length that differs from the length of the first frame struts, provision can in particular be made for all frame struts to have the same length in order to form a square frame.
  • a frame strut whose length can be changed is designed in several parts and in particular comprises at least one outer profile strip and at least one inner profile strip which is inserted telescopically with a variable insertion depth into the outer profile strip(s).
  • the two first frame struts or the two second frame struts therefore each comprise at least one outer profile bar and at least one inner profile bar.
  • the end user can easily change the height or width of the frame by telescoping the inner profile strips and outer profile strips relative to one another.
  • the (multi-part) frame struts have the swivel joints at their ends, so that the claimed swivel joints are arranged exclusively between a first frame strut and a second frame strut.
  • no swivel joint should be formed between the parts of a multi-part frame strut.
  • the frame according to the invention made up of a total of four frame struts, can also only be part of a frame or scaffolding having further frame struts. All that is required is that the two first frame struts according to the invention, which are also arranged parallel to one another in the assembled position, and the two second frame struts, which are also arranged parallel to one another in the assembled position, form a right-angled (partial) frame in the assembled position.
  • a latching element is formed at the end of the first frame strut and a latching element complementary to the first latching element is formed at the end of the second frame strut, so that the frame struts latch with one another in the assembly position.
  • the latching element can have, for example, a particularly hook-shaped projection which, in the assembly position, engages behind a corresponding complementary undercut on the second frame strut. This way can be given a first backup, by means of which the frame struts are secured in the assembled position against unintentional pivoting back.
  • the first frame strut In order for the frame struts to provide the frame with high stability in the assembled position, provision can be made for the first frame strut to have a stability element which projects in the initial position in the direction of the second frame strut and which overlaps with the second frame strut in the assembled position.
  • the stability element which in particular protrudes in one piece on the frame strut, is in particular accommodated in a corresponding recess in the second frame strut.
  • at least one latching element is formed on the stability element.
  • the rotary joint between two frame struts has, in particular, precisely two axes of rotation, of which one axis of rotation can be formed in or on the first frame strut and the second axis of rotation can be formed in or on the second frame strut.
  • the axes of rotation of each rotary joint which are in particular aligned parallel to one another, are connected to one another via at least one connecting element.
  • the axes of rotation of the rotary joints of corners of the frame that are diagonally opposite in the installed position are aligned orthogonally to the plane of the frame.
  • Such a rectangular frame (section) thus has four frame struts, with the diagonally opposite profile connectors, i.e. those not connected to the same frame strut, having an axis of rotation that is aligned orthogonally to the frame plane spanned by the frame struts in the assembly position.
  • the other two corners of the frame which are also diagonally opposite each other in the assembly position
  • Have axes of rotation which are aligned parallel to the plane of the frame in the assembly position or are arranged in the plane of the frame.
  • the axes of rotation of these swivel joints are in particular aligned at an angle of 45 degrees to the direction of extension of the frame struts.
  • two pairs of frame struts arranged parallel to one another in the starting position can first be transferred by pivoting about the axes of rotation oriented orthogonally to the plane of the frame into an intermediate position in which the two pairs of parallel frame struts are at right angles to one another are arranged, in which case the frame struts can be transferred from the intermediate position to the assembly position by pivoting two pairs of frame struts arranged at right angles to one another in the intermediate position about the axes of rotation arranged parallel to or in the plane of the frame.
  • the frame struts which are arranged parallel to one another in the starting position, are first brought into a perpendicular arrangement by a pivoting movement, in that the frame struts are pivoted about the axes of rotation arranged orthogonally to the plane of the frame.
  • the frame is then further unfolded in that the frame struts are pivoted about the axes of rotation arranged in the plane of the frame, with the corners already arranged at right angles to one another (and having the axes of rotation aligned orthogonally to the plane of the frame) which were still arranged adjacent to one another in the intermediate position , are moved to the diagonally opposite sides of the unfolded frame.
  • One of the corners already arranged in the intermediate position between two frame struts aligned at right angles to one another thus describes a kind of circular arc movement from the intermediate position to the assembly position.
  • a separate fixing element is provided for each swivel joint, which can be connected to two adjacent frame struts in the area of the swivel joint in the assembled position and thus secures the adjacent frame struts against pivoting.
  • a fixing element can be designed as a cover cap that can be fixed in adjacent frame struts.
  • the cover caps are therefore in particular flat and connected to the two frame struts.
  • the cover caps can be positively fixed to the frame struts, for example by means of a snap-in connection.
  • the covering cap can also be fastened to the profile connector with a non-positive fit.
  • the elements for forming the swivel joint and for stabilizing/locking the adjacent frame struts are formed in one piece or directly on the frame struts, it can also be provided to simplify production that the frame struts each have a profile strip (hollow or solid). and profile connectors are provided which each have at least a first connecting leg and a second connecting leg, the first connecting leg being connected to a first profile strip of the first frame strut by means of a plug connection and the second connecting leg being connected to a second profile strip of the second frame strut by means of a plug connection , wherein the pivot joint is formed between the first connecting leg and the second connecting leg.
  • the connecting legs of the profile connectors each have, in particular, an insertion section which is located in the profile strip and which is fixed in the profile strip in a non-positive and/or positive manner.
  • each connecting leg has, in particular, a corner section which protrudes beyond the profile strip and is therefore arranged outside the profile strip and is in particular formed in one piece with the insertion section, on or in which the at least one axis of rotation of the swivel joint is formed.
  • Each profile connector is therefore designed in several parts and comprises at least the first connecting leg, the second connecting leg and, if appropriate, elements designed as separate components for forming the axis of rotation. It is also possible for the frame struts to be inserted into the connecting legs of the profile connectors.
  • the elements for forming the rotary joint can also be formed on one and/or both connecting legs of the profile connector. This also enables a modular design, with which the profile connectors can be manufactured independently of the frame struts.
  • Such profile connectors form, in particular, the corners of the frame in the assembled position, so that the axes of rotation of the rotary joints of opposite profile connectors in the assembled position are aligned orthogonally to the frame plane, with the other two profile connectors, which are also diagonally opposite each other, having axes of rotation that are in the assembled position are aligned parallel to the plane of the frame or are arranged in the plane of the frame.
  • locking elements and the complementary locking elements and/or the stability elements and complementary stability elements can also be formed on the connecting legs of the profile connector.
  • the elements for fixing the frame in its assembly position can also be designed for attachment to the profile connector.
  • the frame is intended for use as an insect protection device for a window, in which case the frame consists in particular of two lateral vertical frame struts and a lower and an upper horizontal frame strut, the profile connectors being designed as corner connectors with exactly two connecting legs that can be swiveled relative to one another are.
  • a frame can be attached to a window frame by means of the hanging elements already described above.
  • the proposed frame can also be provided for an insect protection device associated with a door opening, in which case the frame can be fastened to a door frame, for example by means of hinges.
  • the frame consists in particular of four lateral frame struts and a lower, a middle and an upper horizontal frame strut, the middle frame strut being connected at both ends to two vertical frame struts by means of a profile connector designed as a middle connector, the middle connector each having three connecting legs.
  • the frame can be used to stretch a flat insect protection net.
  • the frame can also be used as a frame for a pleated insect screen.
  • at least the vertical frame struts for receiving a pleated blind have an opening which is continuous along their direction of extension and faces the interior of the frame.
  • an edge of the pleat can be positioned within the vertical frame brace, with the pleat extending up to and into the opposite vertical frame brace.
  • the insect protection device thus comprises a frame and an insect protection net which is movably attached to or in the frame in the case of a pleated blind.
  • the in the Figures 1 to 5 Frame shown includes two first frame struts 1.1, 1.2 and two second frame struts 2.1, 2.2.
  • the in the figures 1 and 5 frame shown in perspective in its assembly position spans a frame level.
  • the first frame struts 1.1, 1.2 each consist of a first profile strip 3 and the second frame struts 2.1 and 2.2 each consist of a second profile strip 4, the profile strips 3, 4 each having a predetermined length.
  • the first frame strut 1.1 is connected to the second frame strut 2.1 via a first profile connector 6.1 with axes of rotation 10 aligned parallel to the plane of the frame, with a first connecting leg 7 of the profile connector 6.1 being inserted into the first profile strip 3 of the first frame strut 1.1 is inserted and a second connecting leg 8 of the first profile connector 6.1 is inserted into the second profile strip 4 of the second frame strut 2.1.
  • a second profile connector 6.2 with a joint 11 having two axes of rotation 10 aligned parallel to the plane of the frame connects the second frame strut 2.2 to the first frame strut 1.2.
  • a first profile connector 5.1 with a rotary joint 11 having two axes of rotation 9 orthogonal to the frame plane connects with its first connecting leg 7 and its second connecting leg 8 the first vertical frame strut 1.1 to that of the second frame strut 2.2.
  • a second profile connector 5.2 with a rotary joint 11, which also has two axes of rotation 9 arranged orthogonally to the plane of the frame, also connects the second frame strut 2.1 to the first frame strut 1.2.
  • FIGS Figures 6 and 7 A profile connector with axes of rotation 9 arranged orthogonally to the frame plane, as used as the first profile connector 5.1 and second profile connector 5.2, is shown in FIGS Figures 6 and 7 shown in detail.
  • the profile connector comprises a first connecting leg 7 and a second connecting leg 8.
  • the connecting legs 7 and 8 each have an insertion section 18 which is inserted into a profile strip of the frame strut.
  • the connecting legs 7 and 8 also each have a corner section 19 which projects beyond the profile strips.
  • An axis of rotation 9 is formed on each of the corner sections 19 , which are aligned orthogonally to the plane of the frame and which are connected to one another via a connecting element 20 .
  • a hook-shaped latching element 12 and a stability element 14 are also formed on the first connecting leg 7 of the profile connector shown in Figure 6, while a complementary latching element 13 in the form of an undercut and a complementary stability element 15 in the form of a recess are formed on the second connecting leg 8.
  • the insertion sections 18 of the first connecting leg 7 and the second connecting leg 8 are aligned parallel to one another.
  • the profile connector can be moved into the in figure 7 shown position are transferred, in which the insertion portions 18 and thus the connecting legs 7 and 8 are arranged at a right angle to each other.
  • the hook-shaped latching element 12 engages in the complementary latching element 13 formed by an undercut, while the stability element 14 embodied as a projection of the first connecting leg 7 engages in the complementary stability element 15 embodied as a recess.
  • the profile connector is secured against unintentional swiveling back by means of the locking element 12 and the complementary locking element 13 and, on the other hand, is stably aligned by means of the stability element 14 and the complementary stability element 15 .
  • the profile connector shown also has a first connecting leg 7 and a second connecting leg 8 each with an insertion section 18 and a corner section 19 .
  • the first connecting leg 7 and the second connecting leg 8 are connected to one another via a swivel joint 11, with an axis of rotation 10 aligned parallel to the plane of the frame being formed in the first connecting leg 7 and a second axis of rotation 10 aligned parallel to the plane of the frame being formed in the second connecting leg 8.
  • the axes of rotation 10 are connected to one another via a connecting element 20 .
  • a stability element 14 is also formed with a hook-shaped locking element 12 formed thereon, while on the second connecting leg 8 a complementary stability element in the form of a Recess and a complementary locking element 13 are formed in the form of an undercut.
  • the insertion sections 18 of the connecting legs 7 and 8 are aligned parallel to one another.
  • the connecting legs 7 and 8 can be pivoted about the two axes of rotation 10 (see figure 9 ) into the in figure 10 be brought into the position shown, in which the insertion sections 18 and thus also the connecting legs 7 and 8 are arranged at right angles to one another.
  • the hook-shaped locking element 12 engages behind the undercut as a complementary locking element 13, so that this profile connector is secured against unintentional pivoting back.
  • the stability element 14 of the first connecting leg 7 overlaps the complementary stability element 15 of the second connecting leg 8, so that in the in figure 10 shown position is given a high stability.
  • the respective first connecting leg 7 has a receptacle 16 into which a suspension element (not shown) can be inserted, with the suspension element being easily fixed to the profile connector in different insertion positions due to the resilient configuration of a latching hook, so that a easy adjustment of the hanging element is possible to the depth of a window frame to which the frame is to be attached.
  • first the first frame strut 1.1 and the second frame strut 2.1 together with the first frame strut 1.2 and the second frame strut 2.2 are rotated around the axes of rotation 9 of the profile connectors 5.1 and 5.2 in in the figure 3 pivoted intermediate position shown.
  • the pair of frame struts consisting of the first frame strut 1.1 and the second frame strut 2.1 is arranged at a right angle to the pair of frame struts consisting of the first frame strut 1.2 and the second frame strut 2.2, with the profile connectors 5.1 and 5.2 being in the figure 7 state shown.
  • the first frame strut 1.2 is then pivoted together with the second frame strut 2.1 to form the first frame strut 1.1 and the second frame strut 2.2 about the axes of rotation 10 of the profile connectors 6.1 and 6.2, which are arranged parallel to the frame plane, until all the frame struts 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 and 2.2 in are arranged in a plane in which the first frame struts 1.1 and 1.2 are arranged parallel to one another and at right angles to the second frame struts 2.1 and 2.2.
  • This position also known as the assembly position, is in figure 5 shown.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Insektenschutzvorrichtung, umfassend einen Rahmen, umfassend mindestens zwei erste, insbesondere einteilige Rahmenstreben und mindestens zwei zweite, insbesondere einteilige Rahmenstreben, wobei die ersten Rahmenstreben an ihren Enden jeweils mit einer zweiten Rahmenstrebe und die zweiten Rahmenstreben an ihren Enden jeweils mit einer ersten Rahmenstrebe verbunden sind und die ersten Rahmenstreben und die zweiten Rahmenstreben in einer Montagestellung in einer Rahmenebene in einem rechten Winkel zueinander angeordnet sind. Ein Rahmen, bei dem sowohl die zwei ersten Rahmenstreben als auch die zwei zweiten Rahmenstreben in ihrer Länge unveränderbar sind, wäre beispielsweise durch einen üblichen Bilderrahmen realisiert, bei dem die Rahmenstreben fest miteinander verbunden sind. Bei großen Bildern spannt ein solcher Bilderrahmen allerdings eine sehr große Fläche auf. Es wäre daher denkbar, die Rahmenstreben des Bilderrahmens als Bausatz dem Endanwender zur Verfügung zu stellen, so dass der Endanwender die Rahmenstreben an ihren Enden miteinander verbinden müsste. Dies ist allerdings mit einem gewissen Aufwand für den Endanwender verbunden.The present invention relates to an insect protection device, comprising a frame, comprising at least two first, in particular one-piece frame struts and at least two second, in particular one-piece frame struts, the first frame struts each having a second frame strut at their ends and the second frame struts each having a second frame strut at their ends first frame strut are connected and the first frame struts and the second frame struts are arranged in a mounting position in a frame plane at a right angle to each other. A frame in which the length of both the first frame struts and the two second frame struts cannot be changed would be implemented, for example, by a conventional picture frame in which the frame struts are firmly connected to one another. With large pictures, however, such a picture frame spans a very large area. It would therefore be conceivable to make the frame struts of the picture frame available to the end user as a kit, so that the end user would have to connect the frame struts to one another at their ends. However, this involves a certain amount of effort for the end user.

Einen solchen in der Montagestellung rechtwinklig angeordneten (Teil-)Rahmen weist beispielsweise auch ein Pavillongerüst auf. Der Endanwender muss hierbei die beispielsweise aus mehreren Rohren bestehenden Rahmenstreben jeweils über Eckverbinder miteinander verbinden, bevor der gesamte Pavillon aufgebaut werden kann.Such a (partial) frame, which is arranged at right angles in the assembly position, also has a pavilion framework, for example. The end user has to connect the frame struts, which consist of several tubes, for example, using corner connectors before the entire pavilion can be assembled.

Auch im Bereich von Insektenschutzvorrichtungen sind Bausätze bekannt, bei denen der Endbenutzer während der Montage die Rahmenstreben über Eckverbinder miteinander verbinden muss. Eine Insektenschutzvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1 ist beispielsweise aus EP 3 138 990 A1 bekannt.Kits are also known in the field of insect protection devices, in which the end user has to connect the frame struts to one another via corner connectors during assembly. An insect protection device with the features of the preamble of claim 1 is, for example EP 3 138 990 A1 known.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, die mit Bezug zum Stand der Technik geschilderten Nachteile zu beseitigen und insbesondere ein Insektenschutzvorrichtung anzugeben, die anwenderfreundlicher ist und mit einem geringeren Aufwand zu montieren ist.The object of the present invention is therefore to eliminate the disadvantages described with reference to the prior art and in particular to specify an insect protection device which is more user-friendly and can be assembled with less effort.

Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch eine Insektenschutzvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des unabhängigen Anspruchs. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen des Rahmens sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen und in der Beschreibung angegeben, wobei einzelne Merkmale der vorteilhaften Weiterbildungen in technisch sinnvoller Weise miteinander kombinierbar sind.The problem is solved by an insect protection device with the features of the independent claim. Advantageous developments of the frame are specified in the dependent claims and in the description, with individual features of the advantageous developments being able to be combined with one another in a technically sensible manner.

Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch eine Insektenschutzvorrichtung mit einen Rahmen mit den eingangs genannten Merkmalen, bei dem die zwei ersten und/oder zwei zweiten Rahmenstreben in ihrer Länge unveränderbar sind, wobei die Verbindungen zwischen jeweils einer ersten Rahmenstrebe und einer zweiten Rahmenstrebe jeweils ein mindestens eine Drehachse aufweisendes Drehgelenk aufweisen, wobei die Drehgelenke derart ausgebildet sind, dass in einer Ausgangsstellung sowohl die zwei ersten Rahmenstreben als auch die zwei zweiten Rahmenstreben (alle) parallel zueinander ausgerichtet sind und der Rahmen durch Verschwenken der Rahmenstreben zueinander um die Drehachsen der Drehgelenke in die Montagestellung überführbar ist.The object is achieved by an insect protection device with a frame with the features mentioned at the outset, in which the length of the two first and/or two second frame struts cannot be changed, the connections between a first frame strut and a second frame strut each having at least one axis of rotation having a rotary joint, the rotary joints being designed in such a way that in a starting position both the first two frame struts and the two second frame struts (all) are aligned parallel to one another and the frame can be transferred into the assembly position by pivoting the frame struts relative to one another about the axes of rotation of the rotary joints is.

Die Erfindung sieht in ihrem Grundgedanken also vor, dass die Rahmenstreben scharnierartig miteinander verbunden sind, so dass die über die Drehgelenke vormontierten Rahmenstreben in einer kompakten Ausgangsstellung, in der die in der Montagestellung rechtwinklig angeordneten Rahmenstreben zunächst parallel zueinander angeordnet sind, dem Endanwender bereitgestellt werden können. Der Endanwender muss dann lediglich den Rahmen aus seiner Ausgangsstellung in die Montagestellung falten.The basic idea of the invention is that the frame struts are connected to one another in a hinge-like manner, so that the frame struts, which are pre-assembled via the swivel joints, can be made available to the end user in a compact starting position, in which the frame struts, which are arranged at right angles in the assembled position, are initially arranged parallel to one another . The end user then only has to fold the frame from its initial position into the assembly position.

Die Erfindung betrifft solche Rahmen, bei der dem Endanwender die Höhe und/oder die Breite des Rahmens fest vorgegeben ist. Insbesondere betrifft die Erfindung solche Rahmen, bei dem sowohl die zwei ersten Rahmenstreben als auch die zwei zweiten Rahmenstreben in ihrer Länge unveränderbar sind. Alternativ betrifft die Erfindung solche Rahmen, bei denen entweder die Länge der ersten Rahmenstrebe oder die Länge der zweiten Rahmenstrebe unveränderbar ist, während die Länge der jeweils anderen zwei Rahmenstreben veränderbar ist.The invention relates to frames in which the height and/or the width of the frame is fixed for the end user. In particular, the invention relates to frames in which the length of both the first frame struts and the two second frame struts cannot be changed. Alternatively, the invention relates to frames in which either the length of the first frame strut or the length of the second frame strut is unchangeable, while the length of the other two frame struts is changeable.

Eine in ihrer Länge unveränderbare Rahmenstrebe kann beispielsweise einteilig ausgebildet sein, wobei es dem Endanwender natürlich ungenommen ist, die einteilige Rahmenstrebe zu kürzen. Die Rahmenstrebe kann beispielsweise durch eine innen hohle Profilleiste, ein Rohr oder ein Vollprofil mit beliebigen Querschnitt gebildet sein. Eine in ihre Länge nicht veränderbare Rahmenstrebe kann aber auch mehrteilig ausgebildet sein, wenn die mehreren Teile nur so miteinander verbunden werden können, dass die Rahmenstrebe eine vorgegebene Länge aufweist. Beispielsweise können die mehreren Teile der Rahmenstrebe über geeignete Steck-Rastverbindungen miteinander verbindbar sein. Sofern zur Ausbildung eines rechteckigen Rahmens die ersten Rahmenstreben die gleich Länge aufweisen und die zweiten Rahmenstrebe die gleiche, sich von der Länge der ersten Rahmenstreben unterscheidende Länge aufweisen, kann insbesondere vorgesehen sein, dass zur Ausbildung eines quadratischen Rahmens alle Rahmenstreben die gleiche Länge aufweisen.A frame strut whose length cannot be changed can, for example, be designed in one piece, although the end user is of course free to shorten the one-piece frame strut. The frame strut can be formed, for example, by a profile strip that is hollow on the inside, a tube or a solid profile with any desired cross section. However, a frame strut whose length cannot be changed can also be designed in several parts if the several parts can only be connected to one another in such a way that the frame strut has a predetermined length. For example, the several parts of the frame strut can be connected to one another via suitable plug-in snap-in connections. If, to form a rectangular frame, the first frame struts have the same length and the second frame struts have the same length, have a length that differs from the length of the first frame struts, provision can in particular be made for all frame struts to have the same length in order to form a square frame.

Eine in ihrer Länge veränderbare Rahmenstrebe ist mehrteilig ausgebildet und umfasst insbesondere mindestens eine Außenprofilleiste und mindestens eine teleskopierbar mit einer veränderbaren Einschubtiefe in die Außenprofilleiste(n) eingeschobene Innenprofilleiste. Die zwei ersten Rahmenstreben oder die zwei zweiten Rahmenstreben umfassen also jeweils mindestens eine Außenprofilleiste und mindestens eine Innenprofilleiste. In der Montagestellung kann der Endanwender durch Teleskopieren der Innenprofilleisten und Außenprofilleisten zueinander einfach die Höhe oder die Breite des Rahmens ändern.A frame strut whose length can be changed is designed in several parts and in particular comprises at least one outer profile strip and at least one inner profile strip which is inserted telescopically with a variable insertion depth into the outer profile strip(s). The two first frame struts or the two second frame struts therefore each comprise at least one outer profile bar and at least one inner profile bar. In the assembly position, the end user can easily change the height or width of the frame by telescoping the inner profile strips and outer profile strips relative to one another.

Die (mehrteiligen) Rahmenstreben weisen an ihren Enden die Drehgelenke auf, so dass die beanspruchten Drehgelenke ausschließlich zwischen einer ersten Rahmenstrebe und einer zweiten Rahmenstrebe angeordnet sind. Zwischen den Teilen einer mehrteiligen Rahmenstrebe soll hingegen kein Drehgelenk ausgebildet sein.The (multi-part) frame struts have the swivel joints at their ends, so that the claimed swivel joints are arranged exclusively between a first frame strut and a second frame strut. On the other hand, no swivel joint should be formed between the parts of a multi-part frame strut.

Im Folgenden kann der Endanwender dann den in der Höhe oder Breite geänderten Rahmen mit der entsprechenden Einschubtiefe zwischen der Innenprofilleiste und der Außenprofilleiste durch geeignete Mittel fixieren. Die Mittel zum Fixieren der Einschubtiefe können zumindest eines der folgenden Elemente umfassen:

  • Schraube, mit der eine Innenprofilleiste und eine Außenprofilleiste zueinander fixiert werden,
  • ein sich über die gesamte Länge einer Rahmenstrebe erstreckender bevorzugt auch doppelseitiger Klebestreifen, wobei bevorzugt bei einem einseitigen Klebestreifen an dessen der Klebeseite abgewandten Oberseite eine Vielzahl (mehr als 10 oder mehr als 100) T-förmiger Rasthaken zum Festlegen eines Insektenschutznetzes ausgebildet sind,
  • eine an der Innenprofilleiste anbringbare Adapterprofilleiste, die auf einen sich entlang der Innenprofilleiste erstreckenden Vorsprung oder in eine sich entlang der Innenprofilleiste erstreckende Nut aufbeziehungsweise eingesteckt wird, wobei ein Außenprofil beziehungsweise ein Innenprofil der Adapterprofilleiste mit einem entsprechenden Profil eines Vorsprungs beziehungsweise einer Nut der Außenprofilleiste fluchtet, wobei bevorzugt eine sich über die gesamte Rahmenstrebe erstreckende Klemmleiste auf die Adapterprofilleiste (im Bereich der Innenprofilleiste) und auf den Vorsprung (im Bereich der Außenprofilleiste) aufgesteckt werden kann.
The end user can then use suitable means to fix the frame, which has been changed in height or width, with the corresponding insertion depth between the inner profile bar and the outer profile bar. The means for fixing the insertion depth can include at least one of the following elements:
  • Screw with which an inner profile bar and an outer profile bar are fixed to each other,
  • a preferably also double-sided adhesive strip extending over the entire length of a frame strut, with a single-sided adhesive strip preferably on its side facing away from the adhesive A large number (more than 10 or more than 100) T-shaped latching hooks are formed on the top for fixing an insect protection net,
  • an adapter profile strip which can be attached to the inner profile strip and which is inserted onto a projection extending along the inner profile strip or into a groove extending along the inner profile strip, with an outer profile or an inner profile of the adapter profile strip being aligned with a corresponding profile of a projection or a groove of the outer profile strip, preferably a clamping strip extending over the entire frame strut can be plugged onto the adapter profile strip (in the area of the inner profile strip) and onto the projection (in the area of the outer profile strip).

Der erfindungsgemäße Rahmen aus insgesamt vier Rahmenstreben kann auch nur Teil eines weitere Rahmenstreben aufweisenden Rahmens oder Gerüsts sein. Erforderlich ist lediglich, dass die erfindungsgemäßen zwei ersten Rahmenstreben, die auch in der Montagestellung parallel zueinander angeordnet sind, und die zwei zweiten Rahmenstreben, die ebenfalls in der Montagestellung parallel zueinander angeordnet sind, in der Montagestellung einen rechtwinkligen (Teil-)Rahmen ausbilden.The frame according to the invention, made up of a total of four frame struts, can also only be part of a frame or scaffolding having further frame struts. All that is required is that the two first frame struts according to the invention, which are also arranged parallel to one another in the assembled position, and the two second frame struts, which are also arranged parallel to one another in the assembled position, form a right-angled (partial) frame in the assembled position.

Es ist insbesondere vorgesehen, dass an dem Ende der ersten Rahmenstrebe ein Rastelement und an dem Ende der zweiten Rahmenstrebe ein zu dem ersten Rastelement komplementäres Rastelement ausgebildet ist, so dass die Rahmenstreben in der Montagestellung miteinander verrasten. Das Rastelement kann beispielsweise einen insbesondere hakenförmigen Vorsprung aufweisen, der in der Montagestellung einen entsprechenden komplementären Hinterschnitt an der zweiten Rahmenstrebe hintergreift. Auf diese Weise kann eine erste Sicherung gegeben sein, mittels der die Rahmenstreben in der Montagestellung gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Zurückschwenken gesichert sind.It is provided in particular that a latching element is formed at the end of the first frame strut and a latching element complementary to the first latching element is formed at the end of the second frame strut, so that the frame struts latch with one another in the assembly position. The latching element can have, for example, a particularly hook-shaped projection which, in the assembly position, engages behind a corresponding complementary undercut on the second frame strut. This way can be given a first backup, by means of which the frame struts are secured in the assembled position against unintentional pivoting back.

Damit die Rahmenstreben in der Montagestellung dem Rahmen eine hohe Stabilität verleihen, kann vorgesehen sein, dass die erste Rahmenstrebe ein in der Ausgangsstellung in Richtung der zweiten Rahmenstrebe vorspringendes Stabilitätselement aufweist, welches in der Montagestellung mit der zweiten Rahmenstrebe überlappt. Das insbesondere einteilig an der Rahmenstrebe vorspringende Stabilitätselement wird insbesondere in eine korrespondierende Ausnehmung der zweiten Rahmenstrebe aufgenommen. Es kann hierbei insbesondere vorgesehen sein, dass zumindest ein Rastelement an dem Stabilitätselement ausgebildet ist.In order for the frame struts to provide the frame with high stability in the assembled position, provision can be made for the first frame strut to have a stability element which projects in the initial position in the direction of the second frame strut and which overlaps with the second frame strut in the assembled position. The stability element, which in particular protrudes in one piece on the frame strut, is in particular accommodated in a corresponding recess in the second frame strut. In particular, it can be provided that at least one latching element is formed on the stability element.

Das Drehgelenk zwischen zwei Rahmenstreben weist insbesondere genau zwei Drehachsen auf, von denen die eine Drehachse in oder an der ersten Rahmenstrebe und die zweite Drehachse in oder an der zweiten Rahmenstrebe ausgebildet sein kann. Die insbesondere parallel zueinander ausgerichteten Drehachsen jedes Drehgelenks sind dabei über mindestens ein Verbindungselement miteinander verbunden.The rotary joint between two frame struts has, in particular, precisely two axes of rotation, of which one axis of rotation can be formed in or on the first frame strut and the second axis of rotation can be formed in or on the second frame strut. The axes of rotation of each rotary joint, which are in particular aligned parallel to one another, are connected to one another via at least one connecting element.

In einer Ausführungsform sind die Drehachsen der Drehgelenke von in der Montagestellung diagonal gegenüberliegenden Ecken des Rahmens orthogonal zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichtet. Ein solcher rechteckiger Rahmen(abschnitt) weist also vier Rahmenstreben auf, wobei die diagonal gegenüberliegenden, also die nicht mit derselben Rahmenstrebe verbundenen Profilverbinder eine Drehachse aufweisen, die orthogonal zu der von den Rahmenstreben in der Montagestellung aufgespannten Rahmenebene ausgerichtet sind.In one embodiment, the axes of rotation of the rotary joints of corners of the frame that are diagonally opposite in the installed position are aligned orthogonally to the plane of the frame. Such a rectangular frame (section) thus has four frame struts, with the diagonally opposite profile connectors, i.e. those not connected to the same frame strut, having an axis of rotation that is aligned orthogonally to the frame plane spanned by the frame struts in the assembly position.

In diesem Zusammenhang ist vorgesehen, dass die anderen zwei, auch jeweils in der Montagestellung diagonal gegenüberliegenden Ecken des Rahmens Drehachsen aufweisen, die in der Montagestellung parallel zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichtet sind oder in der Rahmenebene angeordnet sind. Die Drehachsen dieser Drehgelenke sind dabei insbesondere in einem Winkel von 45 Grad zu der Erstreckungsrichtung der Rahmenstreben ausgerichtet.In this context, it is provided that the other two corners of the frame, which are also diagonally opposite each other in the assembly position Have axes of rotation, which are aligned parallel to the plane of the frame in the assembly position or are arranged in the plane of the frame. The axes of rotation of these swivel joints are in particular aligned at an angle of 45 degrees to the direction of extension of the frame struts.

Mit einer solchen Anordnung ist es möglich, dass jeweils zwei in der Ausgangsstellung parallel zueinander angeordnete Paare von Rahmenstreben zunächst durch Verschwenken um die orthogonal zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichteten Drehachsen in eine Zwischenstellung überführbar sind, in der die zwei Paare von parallelen Rahmenstreben in einem rechten Winkel zueinander angeordnet sind, wobei im Folgenden die Rahmenstreben aus der Zwischenstellung durch Verschwenken von zwei, in der Zwischenstellung rechtwinklig zueinander angeordneten Paaren von Rahmenstreben um die parallel zu oder in der Rahmenebene angeordneten Drehachsen in die Montagestellung überführbar sind.With such an arrangement it is possible that two pairs of frame struts arranged parallel to one another in the starting position can first be transferred by pivoting about the axes of rotation oriented orthogonally to the plane of the frame into an intermediate position in which the two pairs of parallel frame struts are at right angles to one another are arranged, in which case the frame struts can be transferred from the intermediate position to the assembly position by pivoting two pairs of frame struts arranged at right angles to one another in the intermediate position about the axes of rotation arranged parallel to or in the plane of the frame.

Anders ausgedrückt werden also zunächst die in der Ausgangsstellung parallel zueinander angeordneten Rahmenstreben durch eine Schwenkbewegung in eine rechtwinklige Anordnung zueinander gebracht, indem die Rahmenstreben um die orthogonal zu der Rahmenebene angeordneten Drehachsen verschwenkt werden. Im Folgenden wird der Rahmen dann weiter entfaltet, indem die Rahmenstreben um die in der Rahmenebene angeordneten Drehachsen verschwenkt werden, wobei die bereits rechtwinklig zueinander angeordneten (und die orthogonal zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichteten Drehachsen aufweisenden) Ecken, welche in der Zwischenstellung noch benachbart zueinander angeordnet waren, auf die diagonal gegenüberliegenden Seiten des entfalteten Rahmens bewegt werden. Eine der bereits in der Zwischenstellung zwischen zwei rechtwinklig zueinander ausgerichteten Rahmenstreben angeordnete Ecke beschreibt also eine Art Kreisbogenbewegung von der Zwischenstellung in die Montagestellung.In other words, the frame struts, which are arranged parallel to one another in the starting position, are first brought into a perpendicular arrangement by a pivoting movement, in that the frame struts are pivoted about the axes of rotation arranged orthogonally to the plane of the frame. The frame is then further unfolded in that the frame struts are pivoted about the axes of rotation arranged in the plane of the frame, with the corners already arranged at right angles to one another (and having the axes of rotation aligned orthogonally to the plane of the frame) which were still arranged adjacent to one another in the intermediate position , are moved to the diagonally opposite sides of the unfolded frame. One of the corners already arranged in the intermediate position between two frame struts aligned at right angles to one another thus describes a kind of circular arc movement from the intermediate position to the assembly position.

Es kann zudem vorgesehen sein, dass ein separates Fixierungselement für jedes Drehgelenk vorgesehen ist, das im Bereich des Drehgelenks in der Montagestellung mit zwei benachbarten Rahmenstreben verbindbar ist und so die benachbarten Rahmenstreben gegen ein Verschwenken sichert. Beispielsweise kann ein solches Fixierungselement als Abdeckkappe ausgebildet sein, die in benachbarte Rahmenstreben festgelegt werden kann. Die Abdeckkappen sind also insbesondere flächig ausgebildet und mit beiden Rahmenstreben verbunden. Hierzu können die Abdeckkappen beispielsweise mittels einer Rastverbindung formschlüssig an den Rahmenstreben festlegbar sein. Die Abdecckappe kann auch kraftschlüssig an dem Profilverbinder befestigbar sein. Alternativ kann vorgesehen sein, dass in benachbarten Rahmenstreben jeweils ein Aufnahmekanal ausgebildet ist, wobei die Aufnahmekanäle von benachbarten Rahmenstreben in der Montagestellung fluchtend zueinander angeordnet sind, wobei ein Fixierungselement in die fluchtend zueinander angeordneten Aufnahmekanäle durch eine lineare Bewegung einbringbar ist.It can also be provided that a separate fixing element is provided for each swivel joint, which can be connected to two adjacent frame struts in the area of the swivel joint in the assembled position and thus secures the adjacent frame struts against pivoting. For example, such a fixing element can be designed as a cover cap that can be fixed in adjacent frame struts. The cover caps are therefore in particular flat and connected to the two frame struts. For this purpose, the cover caps can be positively fixed to the frame struts, for example by means of a snap-in connection. The covering cap can also be fastened to the profile connector with a non-positive fit. Alternatively, it can be provided that a receiving channel is formed in each adjacent frame strut, with the receiving channels of adjacent frame struts being arranged in alignment with one another in the assembly position, with a fixing element being insertable into the aligned receiving channels by a linear movement.

Soweit nach der vorstehenden Beschreibung die Elemente zur Ausbildung des Drehgelenks und zur Stabilisierung/Verrastung der benachbarten Rahmenstreben insbesondere einteilig oder unmittelbar an den Rahmenstreben ausgebildet sind, kann zur Vereinfachung der Herstellung auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Rahmenstreben jeweils eine Profilleiste (hohl oder voll ausgebildet) aufweisen und Profilverbinder vorgesehen sind, die jeweils mindestens einen ersten Verbindungsschenkel und einen zweiten Verbindungsschenkel aufweisen, wobei der erste Verbindungsschenkel mittels einer Steckverbindung mit einer ersten Profilleiste der ersten Rahmenstrebe verbunden ist und der zweite Verbindungsschenkel mittels einer Steckverbindung mit einer zweiten Profilleiste der zweiten Rahmenstrebe verbunden ist, wobei das Drehgelenk zwischen dem ersten Verbindungsschenkel und dem zweiten Verbindungsschenkel ausgebildet ist.If, according to the above description, the elements for forming the swivel joint and for stabilizing/locking the adjacent frame struts are formed in one piece or directly on the frame struts, it can also be provided to simplify production that the frame struts each have a profile strip (hollow or solid). and profile connectors are provided which each have at least a first connecting leg and a second connecting leg, the first connecting leg being connected to a first profile strip of the first frame strut by means of a plug connection and the second connecting leg being connected to a second profile strip of the second frame strut by means of a plug connection , wherein the pivot joint is formed between the first connecting leg and the second connecting leg.

Die Verbindungsschenkel der Profilverbinder weisen jeweils insbesondere einen sich in der Profilleiste befindlichen Einsteckabschnitt auf, der kraft- und/oder formschlüssig in der Profilleiste festgelegt ist. Zudem weist jeder Verbindungsschenkel insbesondere einen über die Profilleiste überstehenden und somit außerhalb der Profilleiste angeordneten insbesondere mit dem Einsteckabschnitt einteilig ausgebildeten Eckabschnitt auf, an oder in dem die wenigstens eine Drehachse des Drehgelenkes ausgebildet ist. Jeder Profilverbinder ist also mehrteilig ausgebildet und umfasst zumindest den ersten Verbindungsschenkel, den zweiten Verbindungsschenkel und gegebenenfalls als gesonderte Bauteile ausgebildete Elemente zur Ausbildung der Drehachse. Es ist auch möglich, dass die Rahmenstreben in Verbindungsschenkel der Profilverbinder eingesteckt sind.The connecting legs of the profile connectors each have, in particular, an insertion section which is located in the profile strip and which is fixed in the profile strip in a non-positive and/or positive manner. In addition, each connecting leg has, in particular, a corner section which protrudes beyond the profile strip and is therefore arranged outside the profile strip and is in particular formed in one piece with the insertion section, on or in which the at least one axis of rotation of the swivel joint is formed. Each profile connector is therefore designed in several parts and comprises at least the first connecting leg, the second connecting leg and, if appropriate, elements designed as separate components for forming the axis of rotation. It is also possible for the frame struts to be inserted into the connecting legs of the profile connectors.

Somit können aber auch die Elemente zur Ausbildung des Drehgelenks an einem und/oder beiden Verbindungsschenkeln der Profilverbinder ausgebildet sein. Dies ermöglicht auch eine modulare Bauweise, mit der die Profilverbinder unabhängig von den Rahmenstreben hergestellt werden können.Thus, however, the elements for forming the rotary joint can also be formed on one and/or both connecting legs of the profile connector. This also enables a modular design, with which the profile connectors can be manufactured independently of the frame struts.

Solche Profilverbinder bilden insbesondere die Ecken des in der Montagestellung befindlichen Rahmens aus, so dass die Drehachsen der Drehgelenke von in der Montagestellung gegenüberliegenden Profilverbindern orthogonal zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichtet sind, wobei die anderen zwei, auch jeweils diagonal gegenüberliegenden Profilverbinder Drehachsen aufweisen, die in der Montagestellung parallel zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichtet sind oder in der Rahmenebene angeordnet sind.Such profile connectors form, in particular, the corners of the frame in the assembled position, so that the axes of rotation of the rotary joints of opposite profile connectors in the assembled position are aligned orthogonally to the frame plane, with the other two profile connectors, which are also diagonally opposite each other, having axes of rotation that are in the assembled position are aligned parallel to the plane of the frame or are arranged in the plane of the frame.

Es können aber auch die Rastelemente sowie die komplementären Rastelemente und/oder die Stabilitätselemente und komplementären Stabilitätselemente an den Verbindungsschenkeln des Profilverbinders ausgebildet sein.However, the locking elements and the complementary locking elements and/or the stability elements and complementary stability elements can also be formed on the connecting legs of the profile connector.

Zudem können die Elemente zum Fixieren des Rahmens in seiner Montagestellung (Fixierungselemente) auch zum Anbringen an den Profilverbinder ausgebildet sein.In addition, the elements for fixing the frame in its assembly position (fixing elements) can also be designed for attachment to the profile connector.

In diesem Zusammenhang weist insbesondere der erste Verbindungsschenkel einen ersten Aufnahmekanal und der zweite Verbindungsschenkel einen zweiten Aufnahmekanal auf, wobei der erste Aufnahmekanal und der zweite Aufnahmekanal in der Montagestellung fluchtend zueinander angeordnet sind, wobei ein separates Fixierungselement vorgesehen ist, welches in der Montagestellung in den ersten Aufnahmekanal und in den zweiten Aufnahmekanal durch eine lineare Bewegung einbringbar ist, so dass der erste Verbindungsschenkel und der zweite Verbindungsschenkel gegen eine Relativbewegung gesichert sind. Das Fixierungselement kann insbesondere als Einhängeelement ausgebildet sein, mit dem der einen Teil einer Insektenschutzvorrichtung bildende Rahmen an einem Blendrahmen eines Fensters anbringbar ist.In this context, in particular the first connecting leg has a first receiving channel and the second connecting leg has a second receiving channel, with the first receiving channel and the second receiving channel being arranged in alignment with one another in the assembly position, with a separate fixing element being provided which in the assembled position in the first Recording channel and can be introduced into the second receiving channel by a linear movement, so that the first connecting leg and the second connecting leg are secured against relative movement. The fixing element can in particular be designed as a hook-in element with which the frame forming part of an insect protection device can be attached to a frame of a window.

In einer Ausführungsform ist der Rahmen zum Einsatz als Insektenschutzvorrichtung für ein Fenster vorgesehen, in welchem Fall der Rahmen insbesondere aus zwei seitlichen vertikalen Rahmenstreben sowie aus einer unteren und einer oberen horizontalen Rahmenstrebe besteht, wobei die Profilverbinder als Eckverbinder mit jeweils genau zwei zueinander schwenkbaren Verbindungsschenkeln ausgebildet sind. Ein solcher Rahmen kann mittels der bereits oben beschriebenen Einhängeelemente an einem Fensterrahmen befestigt werden.In one embodiment, the frame is intended for use as an insect protection device for a window, in which case the frame consists in particular of two lateral vertical frame struts and a lower and an upper horizontal frame strut, the profile connectors being designed as corner connectors with exactly two connecting legs that can be swiveled relative to one another are. Such a frame can be attached to a window frame by means of the hanging elements already described above.

Der vorgeschlagene Rahmen kann aber auch für eine einer Türöffnung zugeordneten Insektenschutzvorrichtung vorgesehen sein, in welchem Fall der Rahmen beispielsweise mittels Scharnieren an einem Türrahmen befestigbar ist. In diesem Fall besteht der Rahmen insbesondere aus vier seitlichen Rahmenstreben sowie aus einer unteren, einer mittleren und einer oberen horizontalen Rahmenstrebe, wobei die mittlere Rahmenstrebe jeweils an beiden Enden mittels eines als Mittelverbinder ausgebildeten Profilverbinders mit zwei vertikalen Rahmenstreben verbunden ist, wobei der Mittelverbinder jeweils drei Verbindungsschenkel aufweist.However, the proposed frame can also be provided for an insect protection device associated with a door opening, in which case the frame can be fastened to a door frame, for example by means of hinges. In this case, the frame consists in particular of four lateral frame struts and a lower, a middle and an upper horizontal frame strut, the middle frame strut being connected at both ends to two vertical frame struts by means of a profile connector designed as a middle connector, the middle connector each having three connecting legs.

Der Rahmen kann zum Aufspannen eines flächigen Insektenschutznetzes verwendet werden. Der Rahmen kann auch als Rahmen für ein plissiertes Insektenschutznetz verwendet werden. Hierzu weisen zumindest die vertikalen Rahmenstreben zur Aufnahme eines Plissees eine entlang ihrer Erstreckungsrichtung durchgehende, einem Rahmeninneren zugewandte Öffnung auf. Somit kann ein Rand des Plissees innerhalb der vertikalen Rahmenstreben angeordnet werden, wobei sich das Plissee bis zu der gegenüberliegenden vertikalen Rahmenstrebe und in diese hinein erstreckt.The frame can be used to stretch a flat insect protection net. The frame can also be used as a frame for a pleated insect screen. For this purpose, at least the vertical frame struts for receiving a pleated blind have an opening which is continuous along their direction of extension and faces the interior of the frame. Thus, an edge of the pleat can be positioned within the vertical frame brace, with the pleat extending up to and into the opposite vertical frame brace.

Die Insektenschutzvorrichtung umfasst also einen Rahmen und ein an oder in dem Rahmen im Falle eines Plissees beweglich befestigtes Insektenschutznetz.The insect protection device thus comprises a frame and an insect protection net which is movably attached to or in the frame in the case of a pleated blind.

Die Erfindung sowie das technische Umfeld werden im Folgenden anhand der Figuren beispielhaft erläutert. Es zeigen schematisch

Figur 1:
einen Rahmen in der Montagestellung,
Figur 2:
den Rahmen in einer Ausgangsstellung,
Figur 3:
den Rahmen in einer Zwischenstellung,
Figur 4:
den Rahmen beim Überführen aus der Zwischenstellung in eine Montagestellung,
Figur 5:
den Rahmen in der Montagestellung,
Figur 6:
einen Profilverbinder mit orthogonal zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichteten Drehachsen in der Ausgangsstellung,
Figur 7:
den Profilverbinder gemäß Figur 6 in der Montagestellung,
Figur 8:
einen Profilverbinder mit parallel zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichteten Drehachsen in der Ausgangsstellung,
Figur 9:
den Profilverbinder gemäß Figur 8 beim Überführen aus der Zwischenstellung in die Montagestellung und
Figur 10:
den Profilverbinder gemäß Figur 8 in der Montagestellung.
The invention and the technical environment are explained below by way of example with reference to the figures. It show schematic
Figure 1:
a frame in the assembly position,
Figure 2:
the frame in an initial position,
Figure 3:
the frame in an intermediate position,
Figure 4:
the frame when transferring from the intermediate position to an assembly position,
Figure 5:
the frame in the assembly position,
Figure 6:
a profile connector with axes of rotation aligned orthogonally to the frame plane in the initial position,
Figure 7:
according to the profile connector figure 6 in the assembly position,
Figure 8:
a profile connector with axes of rotation aligned parallel to the plane of the frame in the initial position,
Figure 9:
according to the profile connector figure 8 when transferring from the intermediate position to the assembly position and
Figure 10:
according to the profile connector figure 8 in the assembly position.

Der in den Figuren 1 bis 5 dargestellte Rahmen umfasst zwei erste Rahmenstreben 1.1, 1.2 sowie zwei zweite Rahmenstreben 2.1, 2.2. Der in den Figuren 1 und 5 in seiner Montagestellung perspektivisch dargestellte Rahmen spannt eine Rahmenebene auf.The in the Figures 1 to 5 Frame shown includes two first frame struts 1.1, 1.2 and two second frame struts 2.1, 2.2. The in the figures 1 and 5 frame shown in perspective in its assembly position spans a frame level.

Die ersten Rahmenstreben 1.1, 1.2 bestehen jeweils aus einer ersten Profilleiste 3 und die zweiten Rahmenstreben 2.1 und 2.2 bestehen jeweils aus einer zweiten Profilleiste 4, wobei die Profilleisten 3, 4 jeweils eine vorgegebene Länge aufweisen.The first frame struts 1.1, 1.2 each consist of a first profile strip 3 and the second frame struts 2.1 and 2.2 each consist of a second profile strip 4, the profile strips 3, 4 each having a predetermined length.

Die erste Rahmenstrebe 1.1 ist über einen ersten Profilverbinder 6.1 mit parallel zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichteten Drehachsen 10 mit der zweiten Rahmenstrebe 2.1 verbunden, wobei ein erster Verbindungsschenkel 7 des Profilverbinders 6.1 in die erste Profilleiste 3 der ersten Rahmenstrebe 1.1 eingesteckt ist und ein zweiter Verbindungsschenkel 8 des ersten Profilverbinders 6.1 in die zweite Profilleiste 4 der zweiten Rahmenstrebe 2.1 eingesteckt ist. Ein zweiter Profilverbinder 6.2 mit einem zwei parallel zur Rahmenebene ausgerichteten Drehachsen 10 aufweisenden Gelenk 11 verbindet die zweite Rahmenstrebe 2.2 mit der ersten Rahmenstrebe 1.2.The first frame strut 1.1 is connected to the second frame strut 2.1 via a first profile connector 6.1 with axes of rotation 10 aligned parallel to the plane of the frame, with a first connecting leg 7 of the profile connector 6.1 being inserted into the first profile strip 3 of the first frame strut 1.1 is inserted and a second connecting leg 8 of the first profile connector 6.1 is inserted into the second profile strip 4 of the second frame strut 2.1. A second profile connector 6.2 with a joint 11 having two axes of rotation 10 aligned parallel to the plane of the frame connects the second frame strut 2.2 to the first frame strut 1.2.

Ein erster Profilverbinder 5.1 mit einem zwei orthogonal zu der Rahmenebene angeordneten Drehachsen 9 aufweisenden Drehgelenk 11 verbindet mit seinem ersten Verbindungsschenkel 7 und seinem zweiten Verbindungsschenkel 8 die erste vertikalen Rahmenstrebe 1.1 mit der der zweiten Rahmenstrebe 2.2. Ein zweiter Profilverbinder 5.2 mit einem ebenfalls zwei orthogonal zu der Rahmenebene angeordneten Drehachsen 9 aufweisenden Drehgelenk 11 verbindet zudem die zweite Rahmenstrebe 2.1 mit der ersten Rahmenstrebe 1.2.A first profile connector 5.1 with a rotary joint 11 having two axes of rotation 9 orthogonal to the frame plane connects with its first connecting leg 7 and its second connecting leg 8 the first vertical frame strut 1.1 to that of the second frame strut 2.2. A second profile connector 5.2 with a rotary joint 11, which also has two axes of rotation 9 arranged orthogonally to the plane of the frame, also connects the second frame strut 2.1 to the first frame strut 1.2.

Ein Profilverbinder mit orthogonal zu der Rahmenebene angeordneten Drehachsen 9, wie er als erster Profilverbinder 5.1 und zweiter Profilverbinder 5.2 eingesetzt wird, ist in den Figuren 6 und 7 im Detail dargestellt. Der Profilverbinder umfasst einen ersten Verbindungsschenkel 7 und einen zweiten Verbindungsschenkel 8. Die Verbindungsschenkel 7 und 8 weisen jeweils einen Einsteckabschnitt 18 auf, der in eine Profilleiste der Rahmenstrebe eingesteckt wird. Die Verbindungsschenkel 7 und 8 weisen zudem jeweils einen Eckabschnitt 19 auf, der über die Profilleisten hervorsteht. An den Eckabschnitten 19 ist jeweils eine Drehachse 9 ausgebildet, die zu der Rahmenebene orthogonal ausgerichtet sind und die über ein Verbindungselement 20 miteinander verbunden sind. An dem ersten Verbindungsschenkel 7 des in Figur 6 dargestellten Profilverbinders ist zudem ein hakenförmiges Rastelement 12 und ein Stabilitätselement 14 ausgebildet, während an dem zweiten Verbindungsschenkel 8 ein komplementäres Rastelement 13 in Form eines Hinterschnitts und ein komplementäres Stabilitätselement 15 in Form einer Ausnehmung ausgebildet sind.A profile connector with axes of rotation 9 arranged orthogonally to the frame plane, as used as the first profile connector 5.1 and second profile connector 5.2, is shown in FIGS Figures 6 and 7 shown in detail. The profile connector comprises a first connecting leg 7 and a second connecting leg 8. The connecting legs 7 and 8 each have an insertion section 18 which is inserted into a profile strip of the frame strut. The connecting legs 7 and 8 also each have a corner section 19 which projects beyond the profile strips. An axis of rotation 9 is formed on each of the corner sections 19 , which are aligned orthogonally to the plane of the frame and which are connected to one another via a connecting element 20 . A hook-shaped latching element 12 and a stability element 14 are also formed on the first connecting leg 7 of the profile connector shown in Figure 6, while a complementary latching element 13 in the form of an undercut and a complementary stability element 15 in the form of a recess are formed on the second connecting leg 8.

Bei der in Figur 6 dargestellten Ausgangsstellung sind die Einsteckabschnitte 18 des ersten Verbindungsschenkels 7 und des zweiten Verbindungsschenkels 8 parallel zueinander ausgerichtet. Der Profilverbinder kann durch Verschwenken des ersten Verbindungsschenkels 7 und des zweiten Verbindungsschenkels 8 um das mit den zwei orthogonalen Drehachsen 9 ausgebildete Gelenk 11 in die in Figur 7 dargestellte Stellung überführt werden, in der die Einsteckabschnitte 18 und damit die Verbindungsschenkel 7 und 8 in einem rechten Winkel zueinander angeordnet sind. In dieser Stellung greift das hakenförmige Rastelement 12 in das durch einen Hinterschnitt gebildete komplementäre Rastelement 13 ein, während das als Vorsprung ausgebildete Stabilitätselement 14 des ersten Verbindungsschenkels 7 in das als Ausnehmung ausgebildeten komplementäre Stabilitätselement 15 eingreift. Somit ist der Profilverbinder zum einen gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Zurückverschwenken mittels des Rastelements 12 und des komplementären Rastelements 13 gesichert und zum anderen mittels des Stabilitätselements 14 und des komplementären Stabilitätselements 15 stabil ausgerichtet.At the in figure 6 In the starting position shown, the insertion sections 18 of the first connecting leg 7 and the second connecting leg 8 are aligned parallel to one another. By pivoting the first connecting leg 7 and the second connecting leg 8 around the joint 11 formed with the two orthogonal axes of rotation 9, the profile connector can be moved into the in figure 7 shown position are transferred, in which the insertion portions 18 and thus the connecting legs 7 and 8 are arranged at a right angle to each other. In this position, the hook-shaped latching element 12 engages in the complementary latching element 13 formed by an undercut, while the stability element 14 embodied as a projection of the first connecting leg 7 engages in the complementary stability element 15 embodied as a recess. Thus, on the one hand, the profile connector is secured against unintentional swiveling back by means of the locking element 12 and the complementary locking element 13 and, on the other hand, is stably aligned by means of the stability element 14 and the complementary stability element 15 .

Der in den Figuren 8 bis 10 dargestellte Profilverbinder weist ebenfalls einen ersten Verbindungsschenkel 7 und einen zweiten Verbindungsschenkel 8 mit jeweils einem Einsteckabschnitt 18 und einem Eckabschnitt 19 auf. Der erste Verbindungsschenkel 7 und der zweite Verbindungsschenkel 8 sind über ein Drehgelenk 11 miteinander verbunden, wobei eine parallel zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichtete Drehachse 10 in dem ersten Verbindungsschenkel 7 und eine zweite parallel zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichtete Drehachse 10 in dem zweiten Verbindungsschenkel 8 ausgebildet ist. Die Drehachsen 10 sind über ein Verbindungselement 20 miteinander verbunden. An dem ersten Verbindungsschenkel 7 ist zudem ein Stabilitätselement 14 mit einem daran ausgebildeten hakenförmigen Rastelement 12 ausgebildet, während an dem zweiten Verbindungsschenkel 8 ein komplementäres Stabilitätselement in Form einer Ausnehmung und ein komplementäres Rastelement 13 in Form eines Hinterschnitts ausgebildet sind.The in the Figures 8 to 10 The profile connector shown also has a first connecting leg 7 and a second connecting leg 8 each with an insertion section 18 and a corner section 19 . The first connecting leg 7 and the second connecting leg 8 are connected to one another via a swivel joint 11, with an axis of rotation 10 aligned parallel to the plane of the frame being formed in the first connecting leg 7 and a second axis of rotation 10 aligned parallel to the plane of the frame being formed in the second connecting leg 8. The axes of rotation 10 are connected to one another via a connecting element 20 . On the first connecting leg 7, a stability element 14 is also formed with a hook-shaped locking element 12 formed thereon, while on the second connecting leg 8 a complementary stability element in the form of a Recess and a complementary locking element 13 are formed in the form of an undercut.

In der in Figur 8 dargestellten Ausgangsstellung sind die Einsteckabschnitte 18 der Verbindungsschenkel 7 und 8 parallel zueinander ausgerichtet. Die Verbindungsschenkel 7 und 8 können durch Verschwenken um die beiden Drehachsen 10 (siehe Figur 9) in die in Figur 10 dargestellte Stellung gebracht werden, in der die Einsteckabschnitte 18 und damit auch die Verbindungsschenkel 7 und 8 in einem rechten Winkel zueinander angeordnet sind. In der in Figur 10 dargestellten Stellung hintergreift das hakenförmige Rastelement 12 den Hinterschnitt als komplementäres Rastelement 13, so dass auch dieser Profilverbinder gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Zurückschwenken gesichert ist. Zudem überlappt das Stabilitätselement 14 des ersten Verbindungsschenkels 7 das komplementäre Stabilitätselement 15 des zweiten Verbindungsschenkels 8, so dass in der in Figur 10 dargestellten Stellung eine hohe Stabilität gegeben ist.in the in figure 8 shown starting position, the insertion sections 18 of the connecting legs 7 and 8 are aligned parallel to one another. The connecting legs 7 and 8 can be pivoted about the two axes of rotation 10 (see figure 9 ) into the in figure 10 be brought into the position shown, in which the insertion sections 18 and thus also the connecting legs 7 and 8 are arranged at right angles to one another. in the in figure 10 shown position, the hook-shaped locking element 12 engages behind the undercut as a complementary locking element 13, so that this profile connector is secured against unintentional pivoting back. In addition, the stability element 14 of the first connecting leg 7 overlaps the complementary stability element 15 of the second connecting leg 8, so that in the in figure 10 shown position is given a high stability.

Aus den Figuren 6 bis 10 ist zudem zu erkennen, dass der jeweilige erste Verbindungsschenkel 7 eine Aufnahme 16 aufweist, in die ein (nicht dargestelltes) Einhängeelement eingesteckt werden kann, wobei das Einhängeelement aufgrund der federnden Ausbildungen eines Rasthakens in unterschiedlichen Einsteckstellungen einfach an dem Profilverbinder festlegbar ist, so dass eine einfache Anpassung des Einhängeelements an die Tiefe eines Fensterrahmens möglich ist, an dem der Rahmen befestigt werden soll.From the Figures 6 to 10 It can also be seen that the respective first connecting leg 7 has a receptacle 16 into which a suspension element (not shown) can be inserted, with the suspension element being easily fixed to the profile connector in different insertion positions due to the resilient configuration of a latching hook, so that a easy adjustment of the hanging element is possible to the depth of a window frame to which the frame is to be attached.

Es ist nun möglich, die Rahmenstreben 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 und 2.2 in der in Figur 2 dargestellten Ausgangsstellung parallel zueinander anzuordnen, während bereits jeder Profilverbinder 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 und 6.2 mit seinen beiden Verbindungsschenkeln 7, 8 jeweils in eine Profilleiste zweier Rahmenstreben eingesteckt ist. Der Rahmen kann somit vormontiert in einem sehr kompakten Zustand ausgeliefert werden.It is now possible to mount the frame braces 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 and 2.2 in the in figure 2 To arrange the starting position shown parallel to one another, while each profile connector 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2 with its two connecting legs 7, 8 is inserted into a profile bar of two frame struts. The frame can thus be delivered pre-assembled in a very compact condition.

Um den Rahmen sodann aus der Ausgangsstellung in eine Montagestellung zu entfalten, werden zunächst die erste Rahmenstrebe 1.1 und die zweite Rahmenstrebe 2.1 gemeinsam zu der ersten Rahmenstrebe 1.2 und der zweiten Rahmenstrebe 2.2 um die orthogonal zu der Rahmenebene ausgerichteten Drehachsen 9 der Profilverbinder 5.1 und 5.2 in die in Figur 3 dargestellte Zwischenstellung verschwenkt. In der in Figur 3 dargestellten Zwischenstellung ist das aus der ersten Rahmenstrebe 1.1 und der zweiten Rahmenstrebe 2.1 bestehende Paar von Rahmenstreben in einem rechten Winkel zu dem aus der ersten Rahmenstrebe 1.2 und der zweiten Rahmenstrebe 2.2 bestehenden Paar von Rahmenstreben angeordnet, wobei sich die Profilverbinder 5.1 und 5.2 in dem in Figur 7 dargestellten Zustand befinden.In order to then unfold the frame from the starting position into an assembly position, first the first frame strut 1.1 and the second frame strut 2.1 together with the first frame strut 1.2 and the second frame strut 2.2 are rotated around the axes of rotation 9 of the profile connectors 5.1 and 5.2 in in the figure 3 pivoted intermediate position shown. in the in figure 3 In the intermediate position shown, the pair of frame struts consisting of the first frame strut 1.1 and the second frame strut 2.1 is arranged at a right angle to the pair of frame struts consisting of the first frame strut 1.2 and the second frame strut 2.2, with the profile connectors 5.1 and 5.2 being in the figure 7 state shown.

Im Folgenden (siehe Figur 4) wird dann die erste Rahmenstrebe 1.2 gemeinsam mit der zweiten Rahmenstrebe 2.1 zu der ersten Rahmenstrebe 1.1 und der zweiten Rahmenstrebe 2.2 um die parallel zu der Rahmenebene angeordneten Drehachsen 10 der Profilverbinder 6.1 und 6.2 verschwenkt, bis alle Rahmenstreben 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 und 2.2 in einer Ebene angeordnet sind, in welcher die ersten Rahmenstreben 1.1 und 1.2 parallel zueinander und im rechten Winkel zu den zweiten Rahmenstreben 2.1 und 2.2 angeordnet sind. Diese auch als Montagestellung bezeichnete Stellung ist in Figur 5 dargestellt.In the following (see figure 4 ) the first frame strut 1.2 is then pivoted together with the second frame strut 2.1 to form the first frame strut 1.1 and the second frame strut 2.2 about the axes of rotation 10 of the profile connectors 6.1 and 6.2, which are arranged parallel to the frame plane, until all the frame struts 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 and 2.2 in are arranged in a plane in which the first frame struts 1.1 and 1.2 are arranged parallel to one another and at right angles to the second frame struts 2.1 and 2.2. This position, also known as the assembly position, is in figure 5 shown.

Mit der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es möglich, dem Endanwender einen vormontierten Rahmen in einer kompakten Weise bereitzustellen, wobei der Endanwender den Rahmen anschließend nur entfalten muss.With the present invention it is possible to provide the end user with a pre-assembled frame in a compact manner, the end user only having to unfold the frame afterwards.

BezugszeichenlisteReference List

1.1, 1.21.1, 1.2
erste Rahmenstrebefirst frame brace
2.1, 2.22.1, 2.2
zweite Rahmenstrebesecond frame brace
33
erste Profilleistefirst profile bar
44
zweite Profilleistesecond profile bar
5.1, 5.25.1, 5.2
Profilverbinder mit orthogonaler DrehachseProfile connector with orthogonal axis of rotation
6.1, 6.26.1, 6.2
Profilverbinder mit paralleler DrehachseProfile connector with parallel axis of rotation
77
erster Verbindungsschenkelfirst connecting leg
88th
zweiter Verbindungsschenkelsecond connecting leg
99
orthogonale Drehachseorthogonal axis of rotation
1010
parallele Drehachseparallel axis of rotation
1111
Drehgelenkswivel joint
1212
Rastelementlocking element
1313
komplementäres Rastelementcomplementary locking element
1414
Stabilitätselementstability element
1515
komplementäres Stabilitätselementcomplementary stability element
1616
AufnahmeRecording
17.1, 17.217.1, 17.2
Aufnahmenutreceiving groove
1818
Einsteckabschnittplug-in section
1919
Eckabschnittcorner section
2020
Verbindungselementfastener

Claims (10)

  1. An insect protection device with a frame, comprising
    - at least two first frame struts (1.1, 1.2) and
    - at least two second frame struts (2.1, 2.2), wherein
    • the first frame struts (1.1, 1.2) are each connected at their ends to a second frame strut (2.1, 2.2) and the second frame struts (2.1, 2.2) are each connected at their ends to a first frame strut (1.1, 1.2) and
    • the first frame struts (1.1, 1.2) and the second frame struts (2.1, 2.2) are arranged at a right angle with respect to one another in a frame plane in an assembled position,
    and with an insect protection net which is fastened in or on the frame, characterised in that
    - the two first frame struts (1.1, 1.2) and/or the two second frame struts (2.1, 2.2) are of invariable length,
    - the connections in each case between a first frame strut (1.1, 1.2) and a second frame strut (2.1, 2.2) each have a rotary joint (11) having at least one axis of rotation (9, 10), wherein
    - the rotary joints (11) are configured such that
    • in an initial position the two first frame struts (1.1, 1.2) and the two second frame struts (2.1, 2.2) are oriented parallel to one another, and
    • the frame is transferrable into the assembled position by pivoting the frame struts (1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2) relative to one another about the axes of rotation (9, 10) of the rotary joints (11).
  2. The insect protection device according to Claim 1, wherein the axes of rotation (9) of the rotary joints (11) of the corners of the frame diagonally opposing one another in the assembled position are oriented at right angles to the frame plane.
  3. The insect protection device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the axes of rotation (10) of the rotary joints (11) of the corners of the frame diagonally opposing one another in the assembled position are oriented parallel to the frame plane or are arranged in the frame plane.
  4. The insect protection device according to Claim 2 and 3, wherein in each case two pairs (1.1 and 2.1, 1.2 and 2.2) of parallel frame struts are initially transferrable from the initial position by pivoting about the axes of rotation (9) oriented at right angles to the frame plane into an intermediate position in which the two pairs (1.1 and 2.1, 1.2 and 2.2) of parallel frame struts are arranged at a right angle to one another, wherein the frame struts are subsequently transferrable from the intermediate position into the assembled position by pivoting two pairs (1.1 and 2.2, 1.2 and 2.1) of frame struts, which are arranged at right angles to one another in the intermediate position, about axes of rotation (10) arranged parallel to or in the frame plane.
  5. The insect protection device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an axis of rotation (9, 10) for the respective rotary joint (11) is configured at each end of a frame strut.
  6. The insect protection device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the two first frame struts (1.1, 1.2) or the two second frame struts (2.1, 2.2) comprise at least one outer profile strip and at least one inner profile strip which is inserted in a telescopic manner to an insertion depth into the outer profile strip(s).
  7. The insect protection device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a separate fixing element (23) is provided for each rotary joint (11), said fixing element being able to be connected to two adjacent frame struts in the region of the rotary joints (11) in the assembled position and thus securing the adjacent frame struts against being pivoted.
  8. The insect protection device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein
    - the frame struts each have a profile strip (3, 4) and
    - profile connectors (5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2) which each have at least one first connecting arm (7) and one second connecting arm (8) are provided, wherein
    - the first connecting arm (7) is connected by means of a plug-in connection to a first profile strip (3) and the second connecting arm (8) is connected by means of a plug-in connection to an adjacent second profile strip (4), wherein
    - the rotary joint (11) is configured between the first connecting arm (7) and the second connecting arm (8).
  9. The insect protection device according to Claim 8, wherein the first connecting arm (7) of a profile connector (5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2) has a projecting stabilising element (14) which in the assembled position overlaps the second connecting arm (8) of the profile connector (5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2).
  10. The insect protection device or pavilion structure according to one of Claims 8 to 9, wherein
    - the first connecting arm (7) has a first receiving channel (21) and the second connecting arm (8) has a second receiving channel (22), wherein in the assembled position the first receiving channel (21) and the second receiving channel (22) are arranged aligned with one another, and
    - a separate fixing element (23) is provided, wherein the fixing element (23) in the assembled position is able to be introduced into the first receiving channel (21) and into the second receiving channel (22), so that the first connecting arm (7) and the second connecting arm (8) are secured against a relative movement.
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