AT517536A2 - Installation box with lighting for installation in a wall recess or recess - Google Patents

Abstract

Installation box (1) for installation in a wall niche or recess, comprising: a closed-surface cavity with a room-side access opening (10), - a lighting device (40), - fastening means (41), - a recess provided in the region of the cavity is and which is adapted to receive the lighting device (40), wherein the lighting device (40) is seated in the recess and the fastening means (41) allow height adjustment of the lighting device (40) with respect to a surface of the cavity, which the lighting device (40 ) surrounds.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a Einbaubox, preferably as a semi-finished product, for the (flush-mounted) installation in a niche or recess of a wall or pretext. In particular, the invention relates to a waterproof Einbaubox for sanitary facilities in wet rooms or in the kitchen.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There is a great need in the market to provide in wet rooms or in the kitchen wall niches for the storage of items, rather than the usual mounted on the wall brackets. This offers the advantage that no objects protrude from the wall surfaces. Furthermore, neither fastening means, e.g. Screw still necessary for the necessary holes.

In general, such wall niches are pointed for the storage of objects by a plasterer or tiler. Afterwards, the areas of the niches are covered with mortar or similar. balanced.

Subsequently, wall coverings (such as tiles) are laid in the interior space or around the wall niche. Alternatively, a built-in box of different panels (such as plasterboard) is manually made and inserted into the prepared wall niche. The manual one-off production of such boxes is very time consuming. Furthermore, the dimensional variability and precision of such locally individually manufactured Einbauboxen is very limited and unpredictable.

In order to provide an ideal drainage and a visually beautiful solution, it is essential that the Einbaubox is installed flush with the wall niche.

In addition, more and more builders wish the illumination of the Einbaubox.

Another difficulty / problem of these solutions results from the fact that in wet cells strict building standards and regulations regarding the water resistance must be observed.

The waterproofness was ensured in accordance with the previously known solutions in that the interior of such wall niches / built-in boxes was sealed manually (mostly by tilers). This work is very time consuming and error prone. Especially in the area of corners and edges, it is very difficult to produce a clean processed to meet the requirements seal.

TECHNICAL TASK TO BE SOLVED

Therefore, the technical problem to be solved of the invention is to provide a built-in box with lighting that offers reduced installation times and guaranteed water tightness.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The above-identified technical objects of the invention are achieved by a Einbaubox forming a closed-surface cavity with a room-side access opening. In the region of the cavity, a recess is provided, which is designed to receive a lighting device. The

Lighting device is seated in the recess and includes fastening means that allow height adjustment of the lighting device with respect to a surface of the cavity surrounding the lighting device.

Preferably, the cavity comprises two side walls, a bottom, a top surface and a rear wall, wherein the cavity is designed closed area by all the walls, the bottom, the top surface and the rear wall of the installation box are closed and waterproof together. The closed-area cavity comprises a room-side access opening. In the area of the top surface a recess is provided, which is designed to receive a lighting device. The

Lighting device sits in the recess and includes fastening means that allow height adjustment of the lighting device with respect to the top surface or to the level of the top surface.

BENEFICIAL EFFECTS

The most important advantage of the invention is that a built-in box is available as a waterproof semi-finished product, which can be installed in a time-saving manner, while adhering to strict building standards and regulations regarding waterproofness can be guaranteed. The time-consuming and qualitatively unreliable sealing of the box interior is eliminated. Due to the height adjustment, an adaptation to the thickness of tiles or other cladding materials can be made on site during installation.

Another advantage of the invention lies in the flexibility of height adjustment on site. Thus, it is possible to position the lighting device so that its lowermost level (e.g., a diffuser lens or transparent cover plate) is in alignment with the tiles or other trim materials used for cladding inside the box.

Therefore, the box can be easily coated with materials of different thickness or covered. The height adjustment of the lighting device allows a corresponding adjustment on site.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The inventive Einbaubox will now be explained with reference to schematic, not limiting the scope of the invention, drawings of exemplary embodiments in detail. Show

Fig. 1A is a perspective view of a rectangular

Embodiment of a first Einbaubox according to the present invention;

1B shows a perspective cross-section of the installation box of FIG. 1A, wherein a recess for receiving a lighting device is indicated in the region of the upper cover surface;

2 shows a perspective view of a further rectangular embodiment of a second installation box according to the present invention obliquely from behind;

3A is a sectional view through a further rectangular embodiment of a third Einbaubox, according to the present invention, in the installed and tiled state.

FIG. 3B shows an enlarged detail of the installation box of FIG. 3A, wherein further details can be seen; FIG.

4A is a sectional view of a further rectangular embodiment of a fourth Einbaubox, according to the present invention, taken along the line B-B.

4B is a front view of the Einbaubox of Fig. 4A,

4C is a plan view of the Einbaubox of Fig. 4A,

FIG. 4D is a sectional view of the mounting box of FIG. 4A along line A-A; FIG.

4E is a partial enlargement of the installation box of FIG. 4A, wherein further details can be seen;

Fig. 5 is a sectional view of another rectangular embodiment of a fifth Einbaubox, according to the present invention;

Fig. 6 is a sectional view of another rectangular embodiment of a sixth Einbaubox, according to the present invention;

Fig. 7 is a sectional view of another rectangular embodiment of a seventh Einbaubox, according to the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a sectional view of another rectangular

Embodiment of an eighth Einbaubox, according to the present invention.

Note: The figures are sometimes not drawn to scale. The scale of the drawings is not intended to be limiting on the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In this patent application certain terms are used whose interpretation should not be limited to the specific term chosen. Rather, these terms refer to the general concept behind it.

In the following, advantageous embodiments of the invention will be described, which are exemplary embodiments. These include both various embodiments of the overall invention, as well as assemblies and components of the invention. In principle, the assemblies and individual parts of the various embodiments described can be combined with one another, or the assemblies and individual parts of individual embodiments can be replaced by the assemblies and individual parts of other embodiments. The combinations formed in this case can cause smaller, familiar to any person skilled and therefore not further described adjustments, for example, to allow interaction or interlocking of the modules and items.

Figure 1A shows a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the installation box 1 for flush mounting in accordance with the present invention. As can be seen in the figures, the Einbaubox 1 comprises a plurality of walls 11a, 11b, 12 (also called the rear wall), a top surface 14 and a bottom 16, which are closed in itself and connected to each other waterproof. These walls 11a, 11b, 12 define, together with the top surface 14 and the bottom 16, an interior space 5. The interior space 5 is accessible in each case through an opening 10 on the front side of the installation box 1. For the storage of objects, such as Shampoo bottles or the like, the interior space 5 comprises at least one storage surface 20. The bottom 16 may in all embodiments e.g. serve as a shelf 20.

For flush mounting the Einbaubox 1 may be provided with a running around the opening 10 flange 18. As can be seen in FIG. 1B, which shows a perspective cross-section of the installation box 1 of FIG. 1A, the flange 18 extends essentially at right angles to the side walls 11a, 11b, 12 and / or to the bottom 16 and the top surface 14 of the installation box 1. In order to allow a fixed mounting, the flange 18 is preferably at least 1cm wide (measured parallel to the mounting wall).

In Figure 1B it can be seen that in the region of the top surface 14, a recess 30 is provided for receiving a lighting device. The recess 30 is preferably surrounded by a conversion 31 in all embodiments. Such a construction 31 may comprise lateral walls and a cover surface in all embodiments, as indicated in FIG. 1B. The conversion 31 serves to close the region of the recess 30 upwards and to the side tightly.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective rear view of another installation box 1 of the invention. The same reference numerals are used as in connection with the other embodiments, even though the elements may differ in detail.

The installation box 1 of Figure 2 in turn has a circumferential flange 18 and a box with surrounding walls 11a, 11b, 12, a bottom 16 and a top surface 14. In the region of the top surface 14 is a recess 30 for receiving a lighting device intended. In the perspective rear view of Figure 2 you can see only the Umbauung 31, which surrounds the recess 30 still up and to the side tight.

Further details of an embodiment according to the invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B. FIG. 3A shows a side section through a mounting box 1 of the invention installed in a wall 2. In the wall 2 a niche is provided so that the installation box 1 from the room side (right in Figure 3A) can be installed in the wall 2 ago. The elements of the installation box 1 are shown in cross-section in FIGS. 3A and 3B in white. The installation box 1 in this embodiment in turn comprises a circumferential flange 18, a top surface 14, a rear wall 12 and a bottom. The two opposite side walls 11a and 11b are not shown.

On the wall front side a plaster 3 is provided. The peripheral flange 18 is covered with a sealing tape 4 and covered with a (liquid) seal 6 or coated. The (liquid) seal 6 may optionally extend into the interior of the mounting box 1 in. In Fig. 3A is further seen that the room side, a tile adhesive 7 follows. This tile adhesive 7 extends along the vertical wall surfaces and also along all the inner surfaces of the installation box 1. The tile adhesive 7 serves to join tiles 8 or other wall covering (e.g., tesserae or stoneware) to the wall 2 and the inner surfaces of the installation box 1.

From the thickness of the tiles 8 and the layer thickness of the tile adhesive 7 may result depending on the installation situation, a different overall strength. So that now the installation position of the lighting device 40 can be adjusted relative to the position of the top surface 14, fastening means 41 are provided which allow height adjustment.

The fastening means 41 preferably sit in all embodiments in the interior of the recess 30, respectively in the interior of the Umbauung 31st

In the embodiment of Figures 3A and 3B is a U-shaped profile as Umbauung 31. The U-profile is tightly mounted in the region of the top surface 14 and connected to the top surface 14, so that in this area no water in the wall. 2 can penetrate. The U-profile has an elongated opening, which is rectangular in the example shown. The opening points downwards into the interior of the installation box 1.

Details are in the section enlargement of Figure 3B, the U-profile, which serves as a conversion 31, to recognize well. The U-profile far with its opening down into the interior of the Einbaubox 1 inside. Towards the top, the U-profile extends through the top surface 14 and protrudes with its upper portion a little way into the wall 2 into it.

In order to protect the enclosure 31 against splashing water and / or condensation, this may comprise a transparent cover or diffuser 32 in all embodiments, as shown in Figures 3A and 3B by way of example. In the example shown, the cover or scattering lens 32 has the shape of a U-profile, whose lateral legs are formed so that they can be inserted from below into the opening of the enclosure 31. It can be seen in FIG. 3B that the legs of the U-profile of the cover or spreading lens 32 can be provided with sealing lips 33 in order to ensure a tight connection to the lateral limbs of the structure 31 when they are inserted into the opening of the structure 31. The sealing lips 33 are shown schematically in FIG. 3B.

The illumination device 40 preferably includes bulbs 42 in all embodiments. Here, LED bulbs (e.g., LED strips) are preferably used in all embodiments. In FIGS. 3A and 3B, only one LED is shown as the lighting means 42.

The fastening means 41 allow in all embodiments, a height adjustment of either the bulbs 42 relative to the top surface 14 and / or the cover or scattering lens 32, if it is present.

In the embodiment of Figures 3A and 3B, a threaded rod 43 is used, which carries the bulbs 42 on the lower side. This threaded rod 43 is seated in a nut 44 or in a threaded hole on the enclosure 31st

Preferably, this nut 44 or threaded hole is provided with sealing means (e.g., a sealing lip) to prevent water from entering the wall 2 through the nut 44 or the threaded hole.

However, it can be provided in all embodiments, an area on the construction 31, which is sealed against the wall 2. The area may for example be realized by a cylindrical sleeve or chamber, which is tightly connected to the Umbau 31.

In the embodiment of Figures 3A and 3B, both the height position of the lighting means 42 and the height position of the cover or scattering lens 32 can be changed. Namely, the cover or scattering lens 32 may be pushed to different degrees into the interior of the U-shaped structure 31, depending on the total thickness of the tile adhesive 7 and the tiles 8.

Details of a further embodiment according to the invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4E. 4B shows a front view (room side) of a built-in box 1, FIG. 4C shows a plan view of the installation box 1, FIG. 4D shows a section along the line A-A and FIG. 4E shows an enlarged detail of the area Z. FIG.

Also, this embodiment has a circumferential flange 18. In Figure 4B, the lines of intersection of the following surfaces with the peripheral flange 18 can be seen: 11a, 11b, 14, 16. The actual surfaces themselves extend into the plane of the drawing.

In FIG. 4C, the modification 31 can be recognized. The structure 31 comprises two fastening means 41, the position of which can be seen in FIG. 4C. This variant of the fastening means 41 is accessible from above. The enlarged view of Figure 4E shows that each of these fastening means 41 comprises a screw 45 which is mounted in a spring 46. the lower end of the screw 45 is inserted in a nut 47 which is fixedly connected to the spring 46. By turning the screw 45 (e.g., by means of a screwdriver), the height of the nut 47 can be adjusted up and down. With the nut 47 is e.g. the lamp 42 is connected, which can thus be adjusted by turning the screw 45 up and down.

Unlike in the embodiment of Figures 3A and 3B sitting here the Umbauung 31 above the top surface 14. Only the two screws 45 protrude through holes into the interior of the box 1 into it.

Details of a further embodiment according to the invention will now be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 shows a section through a further installation box 1. The installation box 1 comprises a flange 18, a cover surface 14, a rear wall 12 and a bottom 16. The two lateral walls 11a and 11b are not shown. In the area of the top surface 14, a conversion 31 is provided, which is firmly connected to the top surface 14 here. At the Umbauung 31 fastening means 41 are provided. The fastening means 41 in this embodiment comprise a screw 45, whose

Threaded shank in a nut 46 which is connected to the Umbau 31. Here, sealing means are preferably provided in the region of the nut 46 or on the nut 46. The lower end of the threaded shaft is seated in a sleeve 47 so that the threaded shaft can rotate freely in the sleeve 47. The sleeve 47 is connected to the lighting device 40. The

Lighting device 40 here comprises a hollow profile 48, preferably an elongated U-profile 48, in the interior of which a row of LED lighting means 49 (for example an LED strip) are arranged. The LED bulbs 49 may be e.g. be poured into a transparent resin 50.

After the height position of the

Lighting device 40 has been adjusted relative to the position of the top surface 14 by turning the screw 45, a tile adhesive 7 can be applied and tiles 8 can be fastened, as indicated in FIG. In order to be able to fill up a gap between the U-profile 48 and the tile adhesive 7 or the tiles 8, it is possible, for example, to fill in a gap. Grout material 51 (e.g., silicone) may be incorporated.

Instead of the mentioned nut 46, e.g. Also in all Äusführungsformen also come a cylindrical sleeve or a bolt with internal thread used.

Details of a further embodiment according to the invention will now be described with reference to FIG. The construction is similar to that in FIG. 5. Reference is therefore made to the description of FIG.

In the region of the top surface 14, a conversion 31 is provided which is firmly connected to the top surface 14 here. At the enclosure 31 are e.g. Fixing means 41 are provided in two places. These fastening means 41 comprise a cylindrical insert 52, which has an axial

Through hole has. In the through-hole here sits a plastic element 53 (e.g., rubber) provided on one side with tooth-like lips. The plastic element 53 is shown here in black. On the U-profile 48 of the lighting device 40 sits a kind of rack 56 which extends through the plastic element 53 therethrough. The rack 56 has teeth, e.g. are formed complementary to the tooth-like lips of the plastic element 53. Now, from below (i.e., inside the box 1) by hand or with a tool, the lighting device 40 can be pushed up or pulled down as needed. The tooth-like lips form together with the teeth of the rack 56 a height-adjustable fastening means 41, which also develops a sealing effect. Once the appropriate height position has been specified, a joint material 51 (for example silicone) can again be introduced here.

However, the attachment means 41 may also comprise a different rack, e.g. can be locked by means of clips in different height positions.

Details of a further embodiment according to the invention will now be described with reference to FIG. The construction is similar to that in FIGS. 5 and 6. Therefore, reference is made to the description of FIGS. 5 and 6.

Here, the box 1 has an elongated structure 31, the side walls protrude a little way into the interior of the box 1. The lighting device 40 here also comprises a U-profile 48, in the interior of which bulbs 49 are accommodated and, if required, also cast. The elongated structure 31 defines an interior 54 in which the lighting device 40 can be moved up and down. To be able to fix a height position, e.g. on the outside of the U-profile 48

Plastic lips 57 are provided, which clamp the U-profile 48 between the side walls of the enclosure 31. In addition, the plastic lips 57 exert a sealing effect.

Again, optionally, a grout 51 (e.g., silicone) may be incorporated, which is not shown in FIG.

Details of a further embodiment according to the invention will now be described with reference to FIG. The construction is similar to that in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7. Therefore, reference is made to the description of FIGS. 5, 6 and 7.

Here, the box 1 has an elongated structure 31. The lighting device 40 here also includes e.g. a U-profile 48, in the interior of which bulbs are received and if necessary also cast in (the bulbs are not visible in the section shown). The elongate structure 31 defines an interior space 54 in which

Lighting device 40 can be moved up and down. In order to be able to determine a height position, e.g. a combination of a screw 58, a spring 59 and a sleeve 60 provided with internal thread. By turning the screw 58 from the interior of the mounting box 1, the U-profile 48 can be moved between the side walls of the enclosure 31 upwards and downwards. Optionally, here also the plastic lips 57 of fig. 7 are used. In order to achieve a better sealing, a sealing ring can optionally also be provided in the region of the interior 54 (for example on the sleeve 60).

The installation box 1 is preferably made in all embodiments of metal (sheet) or plastic (for example, from deep-drawn plastic). However, the mounting box 1 may also be made of a fabric material (e.g., glass fiber with resin) in all embodiments.

The Einbaubox 1 is preferably coated in all embodiments with a - corresponding to the specific use - material, such. Ceramics, glass, wood, synthetic resin, or with a mineral coating. Furthermore, the outer surface (s) of the Einbaubox 1 can be at least partially etched, sand blasted or roughened.

In order to enable sound insulation, the installation box 1 can be provided with a sound decoupling in the form of a sound-decoupling, the wall-side surfaces of the Einbaubox 1 covering enclosure. In this case, the installation box 1 can be mounted with sound-decoupling retaining means.

In order to provide the fire resistance, the Einbaubox 1 can be provided with a refractory sheath.

It is believed that many variations can be made on the basis of the specific structures described herein without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.

The (flush) installation of a mounting box 1 in a niche or recess may comprise the following steps: a) creating a niche or recess in a wall 2; b) providing a built-in box 1 described above; c) placing the installation box 1 in the wall niche or recess; d) actuating the fastening means 41 to fix the lighting device 40 with respect to a surface of the cavity or the top surface 14 at a suitable height. REFERENCES:

Installation box 1

Wall 2

Plaster 3

Sealing tape 4

Interior 5 (liquid) seal 6

Tile adhesive 7

Tile / wall covering 8 (access) opening 10 rear wall 12

Side walls 11a, 11b

Top surface 14

Floor 15

Flange 18

Shelf 20

Recess 30

Conversion 31

Cover or divider 32

Lighting device 40

Fasteners 41

Illuminant 42

Threaded rod 43

Mother 44

Screw 45

Spring .45 sleeve 47

Hollow profile / U-profile 48 LED illuminant 49

Resin 50

Grout material 51

Insert 52

Plastic element 53

Interior 54

Nut or threaded sleeve 55

Rack 56

Plastic lips 57

Screw 58

Spring 59 sleeve 60

Claims (10)

Claims: An installation box (1) for installation in a wall recess or recess, comprising: - a closed-surface cavity with a room-side access opening (10), - a lighting device (40), - fixing means (41), - a recess in the area the cavity is provided and which is adapted to receive the lighting device (40), wherein the lighting device (40) sits in the recess and the fastening means (41) allow height adjustment of the lighting device (40) with respect to a surface of the cavity, which Surrounding lighting device (40). 2. built-in box (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the closed-surface cavity comprises: - two side walls (11a and 11b), - a bottom (16), - a top surface (14), the self-contained and waterproof connected to each other are and the room-side access opening (10) surrounded with the recess in the region of the top surface (14). 3. built-in box (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the illumination device (40) comprises at least one light source (49), preferably an LED light source (49). 4. Einbaubox (1) according to any one of claims 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that in the region of the recess a conversion (31) is provided. 5. built-in box (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fastening means (41) comprise - a nut (44) which is fixed to the cavity or on a conversion (31) of the recess, - a screw (43) or threaded rod, one end of which is connected to the lighting device (40) or a lighting means (49) and the other end rotatably seated in the nut (44), wherein by rotating the screw (43) or threaded rod, the position of the Lighting device (40) or the illuminant (49) is adjustable. 6. built-in box (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fastening means (41) comprise - a spring (46), - a screw (45) or threaded rod which sits in the interior of the spring (46), wherein a lower end of the screw (45) or threaded rod, preferably by means of a sleeve (47), with the spring (46) is connected, wherein the opposite upper end of the screw (45) or threaded rod with the cavity or a housing (31) the recess is connected, and wherein the lower end of the screw (45) or the threaded rod with the lighting device (40) or with a light ¬ (49) is connected so that by rotating the screw (45) or threaded rod, the position of Lighting device (40) or the illuminant (49) is adjustable. 7. Einbaubox (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fastening means (41) comprise - a nut (55) or threaded sleeve, which is fixed to the cavity or to a construction (31) of the recess, - a screw (45) or threaded rod which is rotatably mounted in the nut (55) or threaded sleeve, wherein a lower end of the screw (45) or threaded rod is rotatably attached to the lighting device (40) or to a lighting means (49), wherein by rotating the screw (45) or threaded rod, the position of the lighting device (40) or of the illuminant (49) is adjustable. 8. built-in box (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fastening means (41) comprise - a rack (56) whose lower end is fixed to the lighting device (40) or to a lighting means (49), - A plastic element (53) which is provided on one side with tooth-like lips and which is secured to the cavity or to a structure (31) of the recess, wherein the rack (56) through the plastic element (53) extends therethrough the tooth-like lips interact with the rack (56), and wherein by moving the rack (56) relative to the plastic element (53), the position of the lighting device (40) or the illuminant (49) is adjustable. 9. built-in box (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the lighting device (40) comprises - a hollow profile (48) in the interior of at least one light source (49), preferably an LED light source (49) sits - Plastic lips (55) which are arranged on the outside of the hollow profile (48), wherein the plastic lips (55) are displaceably mounted in a recess or conversion (31). 10. Einbaubox (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fastening means (41) comprise - a screw (58) whose screw head in the region of the lighting device (40) or the illuminant (49) sits, - a An internally threaded sleeve (60) secured to a recess (31) of the recess, a threaded shaft of the screw (58) being internally threaded in the sleeve (60), a spring (59) supporting the screw (58). surrounds, by rotation of the screw (58), the position of the lighting device (40) or the lighting means (49) is adjustable.