AT508848A1 - FACADE ELEMENT - Google Patents

Description

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The invention relates to a facade element for closing an opening in an outer wall of a building with a frame comprising a plurality of frame elements and a filling element supported in a frame, wherein the filling element is at least partially formed of a transparent material, with a locking device which at least partially in at least one the frame elements is arranged, and with an actuating gear having an actuating element, via which at least a part of the locking device is adjustable or pivotable relative to the frame member.

Building facades are becoming increasingly dominated by glass surfaces. In addition to the glass façades, which are made up of frameless glass elements, façades also use large glass elements in the form of windows and doors. Not least because of the increasingly frequent heavy rainfall and storms these last-mentioned facade elements must also have a correspondingly high watertightness. This is normally not a problem when these facade elements are not designed to open. In door elements, such as side entrance doors, these facade elements are designed so that the sash strikes the so-called frame and sealingly rests against this. Because of the different combinations of materials can cause torsion in the frame elements due to the different temperatures to which these facade elements are exposed, whereby the driving rain, especially at higher wind pressures - usually go these facade elements in the room inside - can be reduced.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a facade element with improved watertightness.

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This object is achieved in that the at least one actuating element is arranged in the region of the filling element or partially on the filling element.

It has been argued in the prior art that for such facade elements, ie in particular doors wider, i. voluminous, frame elements must be used to ensure adequate static of the facade element. Surprisingly, the Applicant has now found that the watertightness, i. Subsequently, the statics of the facade element, not only by the installation of additional stiffening elements in order to better handle the Verwindungsproblem can be improved, but that a higher impact rain can be achieved by a narrowing of the frame profiles. By moving the actuating element into the filling element, it is possible to use narrower casement profiles and thus to improve the watertightness. In addition, with the inventive design of a facade element and the so-called U-value of the facade element can be improved, since it is thus possible to increase the glass content of this facade element. With regard to the U-value of such facade elements, it is known that the weak point usually form the casement profiles, which have a worse U-value than the glass element itself, in particular when a multi-pane insulating glass is used. For this reason, various measures are known in the art, for example, when so-called hollow chamber profiles are used made of plastic to fill these hollow chambers with foam. Especially here comes also to bear that these hollow chamber profiles normally have stiffening profiles made of metal inside, whereby the U-value of the profiles is deteriorated due to the heat conduction over these stiffening profiles. With the invention, it is possible in addition to the increase in glass content, as already stated, to use narrower frame profiles, without affecting the statics of the facade element is negatively, since it was surprisingly found that multi-pane insulating glasses can contribute more to the static than previously thought so that the proportion of stiffening elements in the sash profiles can be reduced. But it is also a cost advantage in the production of these facade elements achieved because not special, wider sash profiles must be used, but conventional sash profiles, as is common

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-3- can be used for windows, can be used. Last but not least, the higher glass content makes better architecture possible.

According to one embodiment of the invention it is provided that the actuating gear is also at least partially disposed in the filling element, whereby a further reduction of the frame width of the frame elements and thus a further improvement of the above-mentioned effects can be achieved.

It is further possible for the filling element to have a plurality of layers and spaced-apart, at least partially transparent surface elements and for at least one of the surface elements to have a recess for arranging at least a part of the actuating mechanism, at least in the region of the actuating transmission. It is thus a better reliability of the actuating gear achieved by this is namely at least partially held by the surface element itself.

The recess may extend over the entire height of the filling element. It thus becomes possible to arrange an additional functional element in this area, e.g. a thermal insulation element or a stiffener to increase the burglar resistance.

It is advantageous if the recess is pocket-shaped, since the actuating gear can be at least partially inserted into this pocket and thus from the outside as before the advantage of the higher glass content can be achieved on the facade element.

On the other hand, it is also possible that at least in the region of the actuating element on or in the filling element, a reinforcing element and / or a cover or a thermal element is arranged to relieve the one hand, the glass element with respect to its mechanical stress, in particular due to the frequent actuation of the actuating element and so that also the actuating gear can occur, and on the other hand, not only to prevent the view of the actuating gear, but also to provide protection against incident sunlight, which may create problems in terms of premature aging of existing in the operating gear lubricant.

In the context of the invention, it is preferable to form the sash elements by hollow chamber profiles, since on the one hand, the locking device can be easily arranged in it and on the other hand because it also causes the problem of distortion due_

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-zl- the possibility of evading this material at temperature stresses in the respective cavities can be better controlled, which also the watertightness can be improved in comparison to sash elements made of solid materials.

It has also been found that the above-mentioned advantages of the invention are best exhibited when a surface portion of the sash element on the facade element when viewed from the front is at most 25% of the total area. In particular, it is advantageous if this surface area is at most 20%, preferably at most 17%, of the total area, as a result of which these effects can be further improved.

For a better understanding of the invention, this will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures.

In each case, in a highly schematically simplified representation:

Figure 1 shows a detail of a facade element according to the prior art, cut in the region of the actuating element in top view.

2 shows an inventive facade element in front view.

3 shows a detail of a facade element according to the invention cut in the region of the actuating element and in plan view;

4 shows a detail of a variant of the facade element according to the invention cut in the region of the actuating element and in plan view;

5 shows a detail of a variant of the facade element according to the invention cut in the region of the actuating element and in plan view;

6 shows a detail of a section of a variant of the facade element according to the invention cut in the region of the actuating element and in side view;

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7 shows a detail of a variant of the facade element according to the invention cut in the region of the actuating element and in plan view;

8 shows a detail of a variant of the facade element according to the invention cut in the region of the actuating element and in plan view;

9 shows a detail of a section of a variant of the facade element according to the invention cut in the region of the actuating element and in side view;

10 shows a detail of a variant of the facade element according to the invention cut in the region of the actuating element and in plan view;

11 is a detail of a variant of the facade element according to the invention cut in the region of the actuating element and in plan view.

By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the differently described embodiments, the same parts are provided with the same reference numerals or the same component names, wherein the disclosures contained in the entire description can be mutatis mutandis to the same parts with the same reference numerals or component names. Also, the location information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc. related to the immediately described and illustrated figure and are to be transferred to the new situation mutatis mutandis when a change in position.

Fig. 1 shows a cross section in top view through a facade element 1 in sections in the region of an actuating element 2, as in the prior art. In particular, the facade element is designed as a so-called side door. The actuating element 2 is formed in this embodiment in the form of a door handle.

In this embodiment, the facade element 1 has a sash frame element 3 in the form of a hollow chamber profile which, when closed, is connected to another profile.

POSSIBLE N2009 / 16400 6- fil 4, which in turn is designed as a hollow chamber profile strikes, with this profile 4 forms the so-called frame.

Partly in this sash frame element 3, a filling element 5 is arranged in the form of a three-plate insulating glass.

It can be seen from FIG. 1 that the sash frame element 3 is dimensioned with respect to a view width 6 such that the actuating element 2 can be arranged on the surface of this sash frame element 3.

It can further be seen that not only the profile 4 has a stiffening element 7 but also the broad casement element 3 has such a stiffening element 8 for improving the statics of the facade element 1. These stiffening elements 7, 8 are usually formed of metal profiles.

The face width 6 of this wing frame profile element according to the prior art is usually about 12 cm.

Fig. 2 shows an inventive facade element 1 in front view. Again, this facade element 1 has sash elements 3, wherein four of these sash elements 3 form a frame 9, in which the filling element 5 is arranged and supported. In particular, the sash members 3 are cut mitred and connected together in the corner.

Preferably, the sash members 3 are also formed in the embodiment of the facade element 1 according to the invention by so-called hollow chamber profiles with a plurality of hollow chambers, said hollow chamber profiles are preferably made of plastic, but can also be formed from metal profiles, although the latter have a significantly poorer U-value. However, although the hollow chamber profile design is preferred, it is also conceivable that the wing frame elements 3 are formed by wood profiles, in particular multi-part laminated wood profiles. Also so-called wood materials, so for example plastic material are embedded in the wood particles (WPC materials), especially in the form of hollow chamber profiles can be used. PVC is usually used as plastic, but other prior art plastics can be used.

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The facade element 1 of FIG. 2 is again designed as a door, but the invention can also be applied to windows, especially in large windows. In the context of the invention, "large area" is understood to mean a facade element 1 which occupies an area of at least 2 m 2.

The four wing frame elements 3 are designed to be identical in terms of their cross-section or their geometry. In other words, none of these sash members 3 has a larger view width 6 than the other sash members 3 of the facade element. 1

The filling element 5 is also formed in the invention of a transparent material. In particular, multi-pane insulating glazings are also preferred here, that is, for example glazings with two, three or more surface elements 10, ie glass panes. However, other transparent materials can also be used at least partially, for example transparent plastic surface elements.

According to the invention, the actuating element 2, which in turn is designed in the form of a door handle in the embodiment according to FIG. 2, is not arranged on the surface of a sash element 3 but at least partially penetrates in the region of the filling element 5 on its surface or its surface.

The actuating element 2 is arranged such that it is in operative connection with an actuating gear 11, which in turn is in operative connection with a locking device 12, is arranged. Both the actuating gear 11 and the locking device 12 is formed according to the prior art, so that this is unnecessary further explanation and reference is made to the relevant prior art.

The locking device 12 is in particular a multi-point lock, as shown in FIG. 2. On the other hand, it is also possible that this locking device 12 is designed as a so-called turn-tilt fitting, tilting fitting, etc. The facade element can also be designed as a sliding door or lift-and-slide door, so that the corresponding fittings are to be used for this purpose.

It is further shown in FIG. 2 that in the region of the actuating element 2 on the surface of the filling element 5, a reinforcing element 13, which may be made of plastic, or else of a metal, for example stainless steel, may be formed from above.

POSSIBLE N2009 / 16400 named reasons may be arranged. This reinforcing element 13 can extend only over a portion of a height 14 of the facade element 1. In particular, this reinforcing element 13 is arranged only in the region of the actuation gear 11 arranged behind it, whereby the reinforcing element 13 can also have a longer dimension in the direction of the height 14 than the actuation gear 11 can be in the same direction, thus for example twice as high as the actuation gear 11 ,

But it is also possible, as indicated by dash-dotted lines, that this reinforcing element 13 can extend in the direction of the height 14 over the entire height of the filling element 5 in this direction.

However, the reinforcing element 13 may also be designed as a pure cover, for example as a film, for example, again as a stainless steel foil or the like.

The sash members 3 have in the embodiment of the invention of the facade element 1 a maximum view width 6 of about 6cm.

Furthermore, it is preferred if the surface portion of the frame elements on the facade element 1 in front view amounts to a maximum of 25% of the total area, or if this area proportion has one of the above maximum values.

FIG. 3 shows a detail of the facade element 1 according to FIG. 2 in plan view and cut in the region of the actuating element 2. The same section is shown in FIG. 1. It can be clearly seen that the face width 6 of the wing frame element 3 is smaller than the face width 6 of the wing frame element 3 according to FIG. 1. In particular, the face width 6 is at least approximately 30% less than that of the wing frame element 3 according to the prior art.

In general, the viewing width 6 of the sash elements 3 or sash profiles used for the facade element 1 according to the invention can be in the range between approximately 6 cm and 8 cm, for example 6.4 cm or 7.4 cm (optionally with glazing bead).

Also in this embodiment of the facade element 1 proposes the sash element 3 via corresponding sealing elements 15 to the profile 4 of the window frame. On the outer surface of this profile 4, a facing shell 16 is arranged made of aluminum, as is known from the prior art. It is in the upper part

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The wing frame member 3 also has no stiffening element 8, as shown in Fig. 1. However, it is possible, if desired, to arrange such a stiffening element 8, although this is not the preferred embodiment of the invention.

The filling element 5 consists, as already mentioned, of a three-pane insulating glass with three surface elements 10, i. Glass panes, wherein in each case two of these surface elements 10 are supported by spacers 18 spaced from each other, and wherein a frame composite is produced, which is gas-tight overall. Such a configuration of insulating glass elements is already known from the prior art, so that a further discussion is unnecessary at this point.

This structure results in a total width 19 of the filling element fifth

In the region of the actuating element 2, the filling element 5 now has a recess 20 which is designed so that two of the surface elements 10 are shorter, ie, after a plan view is shown, with a smaller width, than the third surface element 10, wherein in this particular case, the third surface element 10 is arranged on the outside of a facade, not shown. So this is that side of the facade element 1, which is not arranged on the room side. In this recess 20, the actuating gear 11 is arranged, which is shown only schematically. This actuating mechanism 11 thus extends from the recess 20 of the filling element 5 into the sash element 3, in order to be in operative connection therewith with the locking device 13, which is also indicated only schematically, and in order thereby via the actuating element 2 the locking device 12, i. At least some parts thereof, to operate and move relative to the sash member 3, so as to produce the locking engagement with corresponding fitting elements, which are arranged in the profile 4 of the frame, or release this lock, depending on the position of the actuating element. 2

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It is also possible within the scope of the invention to use the actuating element 2, e.g. make the door handle lockable, e.g. with a conventional cylinder lock.

The actuating gear 11 and the locking device 12 are in accordance with the desired function, that is, for example, whether the facade element 1 is a rotary element or a tilt-and-turn element is formed.

To arrange the actuating element 2 on the filling element 5 corresponding recesses are provided in this, for example, to perform screws. After the left in Fig. 3 surface element 10 is shorter than the right in Fig. 3 surface element 10, the reinforcing element 13 may be provided in this particular embodiment of the invention, on the surface of the actuating element is arranged, said reinforcing element 13th down to the area of the surface of the left, ie shorter, surface element 10 extends. However, it can of course also be provided a corresponding spacer element between the left and the right actuating element 2 of the embodiment of FIG. 3, so that the left inner actuating part 5 can be arranged adjacent to the surface of the filling element.

Of course, also on the outwardly facing surface of the filling element 5, i. 3, a reinforcing element 13 (not shown) or a cover element, as has been described with reference to FIG. 2. The latter, in particular, has the function of protecting the glass enema against UV rays, on the one hand, and thus also making it possible to use purely optical, ie. sales-technically effective effects are achieved.

Apart from the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, there is the possibility within the scope of the invention that the actuating gear 11 projects further into the wing frame element 3, so that only the actuating element 2 in the filling element 5, i. in the surface and this protruding, is arranged, of course, in this case, an operative connection with the actuating gear 11 must be made.

Although in Fig. 3, the left surface element 10 and the central surface element 10 are formed shortened, of course, there is the possibility that when the actuating gear 11 has a smaller width, and the central surface element 10 has the width of the right outer surface element 10, so not shortened or

FOLLOWED N2009 / 16400 -11 - ner is formed. In this case, the spacer 18 can be arranged between these two surface elements 10 in Glaseinstand, so that therefore the two spacers 18 are arranged offset from each other, although this is not absolutely necessary.

Fig. 4 shows another embodiment of the surface element 1, in which the recess 20 in the filling element 5, which in turn is composed of the three surface elements 10, which are spaced from each other, is formed pocket-shaped, i. that in this embodiment, only the middle surface element 10 is designed with a smaller width. In this bag, the actuating gear 11 is now arranged, so this is probably room side and outside covered by a surface element 10 and thus better protected from the weather. This actuating gear 11 in turn is in operative connection with the locking device 12, wherein both elements of the invention are shown only schematically.

It should be noted at this point that the shorter configuration of a surface element 10, i. the reduction of the width of this surface element 10, not to be understood on the entire height 14, but that this shortening is formed only in the region of the actuating element 2 and the actuating gear 11, so so that or the affected surface elements 10 to form the recess 20th starting from a total width, initially jumping back, then connecting an at least approximately vertical edge in the recess 20 and subsequently has a widening again to the total width of the filling element 5 outside the recess 20 area. In essence, therefore, the recess 20 may be formed in front view rectangular or square, wherein also other cross-sectional shapes, e.g. square in the form of a half octagon or triangular in the form of a half hexagon, etc. are possible.

Also in this embodiment, there is the possibility that a reinforcing element 13 is arranged, although this is of course not absolutely necessary. In addition to this, a cover element can also be arranged over at least part of the height 14 of the facade element 1, as shown in FIG. 2.

Of course, in the context of the invention, the possibility of the reverse embodiment as shown in Fig. 3, so that the room-side surface element 10, so the left in Fig. 3 surface element 10, is made wider than at least one of

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The facade element 1 according to FIG. 4 was subjected to a watertightness test according to EN 12208. Leakage values up to E 1200 Pa were determined. In comparison, the prior art facade element 1 of FIG. 1 has a watertightness of 600 Pa. It can therefore be seen that a significantly better watertightness for glass doors with frame can be achieved with the inventive design of the facade element 1.

5 and 6 each show a detail of a variant of the facade element 1 in plan view and in side view.

In this embodiment, the filling element 5 is provided in the region of the actuating element 2, which is designed as a door handle, with the recess 20, which is formed by a marginal, in particular the interior of a building facing surface elements 10 shorter, i. in the installed state of the facade element 1 with a smaller width, in the region of the locking device 8 is formed.

It should be noted that, although in the foregoing reference has always been made to a filling element 5 having three surface elements 10, within the scope of the invention it is also possible to use only two or more than three, e.g. four, surface elements 10 provide.

Furthermore, it should be noted that the transparent part of the filling element 5 is preferably formed as an insulating glass element, as is known from the prior art.

In this recess, in turn, the actuating gear 11 is arranged for the locking device 12. The locking device 12 is formed in this embodiment as a bolt, which cooperates with a striking plate 21 which is fixed in the profile 4 of the window frame. As is apparent from Fig. 6, a corresponding recess 22 is provided for the arrangement of a cylinder lock in the actuating gear 11, not only to lock the facade element 1 but also to be able to shut off. It is also possible that the cylinder lock is arranged in the actuating element 2.

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On the outer surface of the filling element 5, a covering element 23 is provided in the region of the recess and covering same, as described above.

It should be noted at this point that it is generally provided in the context of the invention that both actuators 2, so e.g. Both door handles, are arranged in the region of the filling element 5, ie both the room side and the outside.

The profile of the facade element 4 is provided the insulating element 17 in the region of the outer side 1 (based on the installation position), which is covered by an aluminum dish as a facing layer 16 at least partially. This insulating element 17 protrudes into a glass recess 24 of the filling element 5undüber this outside. For holding the filling element 5 in this area, a corresponding retaining element 25 on the wing frame element 3, i. the sash profile, arranged.

It should be noted that in the context of the invention for the illustrated facade elements 1 different fittings can be used in general.

In this case, the middle surface elements 10 is formed shortened, accordingly, the second spacer 18 is also offset in this area, so that only the outer surface element 10 in this Area is wider.

In the remaining space between this surface element 10 and the actuating gear 11, a further functional element 26 is arranged. This may e.g. an insulating element to improve the thermal insulation or a stiffening element with a predefinable pressure resistance to increase the burglary protection.

In the two embodiments of the invention according to FIGS. 5 to 6, the reinforcing element 13 is arranged on the room side, which extends from the surface of the sash element 3 up to the surface of the inner surface element 10 and adjacent thereto, so as to cover the recess 20 on the one hand on the room side On the other hand, a mounting surface for the room-side actuator 2 to form.

With the embodiment of the facade element 1 of FIGS. 8 and 9, which is similar to that of FIG. 7, it should be clarified that it is possible within the scope of the invention, the recess 20 in the filling element 5 not only in the region of the actuating gear 11th but that it is possible that this recess 20 ü-

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With the embodiment variant of the facade element 1 according to Fig. 10 it should be clarified that the sash elements 3, i. the sash profiles, may also have a different cross-section than shown in the previously described figures. In addition, it is shown that the reinforcing element 13 can be formed approximately in alignment with the transparent part of the filling element 5. Also in this embodiment, two, i. the outer surface element 10 protrudes into the Glaseinstand 24 of the wing frame element 3. Again, the recess 20 only in the region of the actuating gear 11 or over the entire height of the filling element. 5 be executed extending, wherein also the arrangement of further functional elements in the recess 20 is possible.

Finally, FIG. 11 shows a low energy or passive house suitable embodiment variant of the facade element 1. As can be seen, here also 3 surface elements 10 are arranged (it may also be four if required), wherein the distance to the outer surface element 10 (generally upper in the figures) to the center is greater than the distance of the middle to the inner surface element 10 (generally lower in the figures). It is thus possible between the outer and the middle surface element 10 to arrange a wider functional element 26 for thermal insulation. It is further apparent that only between the middle and the inner surface element 10, a spacer 18 is arranged. The inner surface element 10 is larger.

SUBSEQUENT N2009 / 16400 - 15- leads as the middle panel member 10. Both on the outer and on the inner surface of element 10 is one, in particular sheet-like, cover member 23 mounted at least in the region of the recess 20th

Generally it is within the scope of the invention also possible to use a Glaseiement instead of the cover 23, which is opaque in this region, for example, by sandblasting, etching, grinding, etc.

It is possible that in the context of the invention, the functional element 26 is multi-layered, as can be seen in particular from Fig. 8. The individual layers may be identical or different, so that combinations of several functions in the recess 20 can be realized, e.g. a combination of burglary protection and thermal insulation.

In principle, glass is preferably used for the surface element in the context of the invention. However, the division into a transparent and non-transparent part, as described above, may have advantages with regard to the installation of the actuating gear 11. However, even in this case, the transparent portion outweighs the filling element 5, since the non-transparent part is executed only in the region of the arrangement of the actuating gear 11, wherein the longitudinal extent may extend at least approximately to the height of the actuating gear 11, but also up to can extend the entire height of the filling element 5, ie intermediate lengths between these two variants are also possible, so that the non-transparent part is e.g. may also extend over a height which may be 50% or 75%, etc., of the entire height of the filling element 5.

The facade element may e.g. be designed as a balcony or patio door.

The sash elements 3 serve to surround the filling element 5.

The embodiments show possible embodiments of the facade element 1, wherein it should be noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the specifically illustrated embodiments thereof, but also various combinations of the individual embodiments are mutually possible and this variation possibility due to the teaching of technical action representational invention in the skill of those skilled in this technical field.

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Façade element Actuator sash frame element Profile Filling element View width Reinforcement element Reinforcement element Frame Surface element Actuator mechanism Locking device Reinforcement element Height Sealing element Attachment shell Insulation element Spacer Overall width recess Strike plate recess Cover element Glass recess Retaining element Function element Width Offset

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Claims (8)

1. Facade element (1) for closing an opening in an outer wall of a building with a frame (9) of a plurality of sash elements (3) and in the frame (9) content Erten filling element (5), wherein the Filling element (5) is at least partially formed of a transparent material, with a locking device (12) which is at least partially disposed in at least one of the frame members (3), and with an actuating gear (11) having an actuating element (2), is at least a part of the locking device (12) relative to the sash element (3) adjustable or pivotable, characterized in that at least the actuating element (2) in the region of the filling element (5) or partially on the filling element (5) is arranged. 2. Facade element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the actuating gear (11) is arranged at least partially in the filling element (5). 3. façade element (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the filling element (5) is multi-layered and spaced apart, at least partially transparent surface elements (10), and that at least one of the surface elements (10) at least in the region of the actuating gear ( 11) has a recess (20) for arranging at least a part of the actuating gear (11). 4. Facade element (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the recess (20) is pocket-shaped. 5. facade element (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that extending the recess (20) over the entire height of the filling element (5). 6. façade element (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least in the region of the actuating element (2) on or in the filling -N2009 / 10-W0- • ♦ • * • »» · »· · V * · · · * "··" · "·" t * "· · t -2- element (5) a reinforcing element (13) and / or a cover (23) or a heat insulating member is disposed. 7. Facade element (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the frame elements (3) are formed by hollow chamber profiles. 8. façade element (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a surface portion of the frame members (3) on the facade element (1) in front view is a maximum of 25% of the total area. IFN-Holding AG r " he & Partner Attorneys at Law Attorney GmbH POSSIBLE _M20QW16400-