BE1028509B1 - PROFILE COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURE FOR COMPOSING SUCH A PROFILE COMPOSITION - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a profile assembly comprising a first profile comprising a profile part extending substantially in a longitudinal direction with a substantially U-shaped cross-section for receiving and clamping a glass panel. The U-shaped profile part comprises a first and second edge, wherein the first and second edge extend towards each other in a width direction from the opposite, upright sides of the U-shaped clamping profile; and a glass panel passage extending between the first and second edges. The first edge includes a first channel extending widthwise to the glass panel passage. The present invention further relates to a method for mounting such a profile assembly.

Description

PROFILE COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURE FOR COMPOSING

SUCH A PROFILE ASSEMBLY The present invention relates to an elongate profile assembly for fixing a glass panel in a metal clamping profile having a substantially U-shaped cross-section and a glass panel passage extending between the opposite, upright sides of the U-shaped clamping profile. The present invention further relates to a door with a door frame comprising such profile assemblies. The present invention further relates to a method for mounting such a profile assembly and a method for mounting such a door. State of the art Such profile assemblies are known from the state of the art. An example of a method for assembling a known profile assembly may involve the following sequence of events: as shown in figure 1, a glass panel 120 is clamped in a clamping body 130 located in a first profile part, the first profile part consisting of U-shaped shaped profile 110 with stepped edges extending towards each other from opposite, upright sides of the U-shaped clamping profile. After insertion of the glass panel 120, rubber profiles 140,150, shown in Figures 3A and 3B, are inserted from above into the space between an edge and the glass panel. The resulting profile assembly 100 is shown in Fig. 2. Although this method has proven to be very effective, it has the disadvantage of being quite complicated, especially since the rubber profiles must not be stretched during mounting and the presence of a rubber profile on one side makes it difficult to insert a rubber profile on the other side. In addition, customized rubber profiles must be used for each glass thickness. Other known profile assembly, for example from BE 896,386 and BE 902,247, by clamping the end of a glass panel between two profile parts movable relative to each other and an elastic element which is arranged between the clamping profile and the aforementioned end of the glass panel. However, these have the disadvantage that they are quite complicated, in particular because they are clamped by means of screws, bolts or the like. Object of the invention An object of the invention may be to provide a profile or profile assembly of the aforementioned type which does not exhibit at least one of the drawbacks of the prior art. A further object of the invention may be to provide profile assemblies of the aforementioned type which are easier to assemble, in particular to seal. A still further object of the invention can be to provide profile assemblies of the aforementioned type which are clamped without screws, bolts or the like. Another object of the invention may be to provide profile assemblies of the aforementioned type with better sealing means. A further object of the invention may be to provide profile assemblies of the aforementioned type which provide separate clamp and sealing means. A still further object of the invention may be to provide profile assemblies of the aforementioned type which, with the same components, are suitable for clamping and sealing glass panels of different predetermined glass thicknesses.

Description of the invention This object is achieved according to the invention with an assembly exhibiting the technical features of the first independent claim. In a first aspect of the invention, which may occur in conjunction with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, the invention includes a profile assembly comprising a first profile comprising a substantially longitudinally extending profile portion having a substantially U-shaped profile. shaped cross-section for receiving and clamping a glass panel. The U-shaped profile member comprises a first and second edge, the first and second edge extending towards each other in a width direction from the opposite upright sides of the U-shaped clamping profile, and a glass panel passage extending between the first and second edge . The first edge includes a first channel extending widthwise to the glass panel passage. Because a first sealing body (eg rubber profile) of the profile assembly, which is mainly located in the first channel, partially extends into the glass panel passage, an inserted (glass) panel is immediately also sealed and it is no longer necessary to use rubber profiles from to be inserted above. Moreover, after inserting a rubber profile on one side, it is no longer necessary to turn the (glass) panel over to make it possible to insert a rubber profile on the other side. This also prevents the rubber profile on one side from falling out during manipulation of the (glass) panel. In general, less manipulation of the assembly is required when connected to the (glass) panel. This prevents damage or glass breakage, among other things.

Moreover, because the first sealing body is mainly located in the first channel, the profile assembly appears more homogeneous and aesthetically pleasing, in particular if the first profile and the sealing body (usually black) are provided in different colours.

In addition, mounting a (glass) panel in the profile assembly is simpler and less polluting since conventional rubber profiles are greased and the (glass) panel is soiled on both sides during mounting.

A first embodiment, which may occur in conjunction with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, relates to said profile assembly, wherein, in a first profile assembly configuration, the first sealing body is arranged to extend a first predetermined distance in extending widthwise into the glass panel passage. In a second configuration of the profile assembly, the first sealing body is arranged to extend a second, different from the first predetermined distance in the width direction in the glass panel passage. This makes it possible to use the same profile assembly to receive panels of different predetermined thicknesses, in particular glass panels with a thickness of 6 mm or 8 mm, because the width, in the width direction, of the part located in the glass panel passage (projecting part of the first sealing body is different when the first sealing body is provided in the first position in the first channel compared to when the first sealing body is provided in the second position in the first channel.

A second embodiment, which may occur in combination with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, relates to an aforesaid profile assembly, wherein the first sealing body and the first channel are provided with complementary connecting means to connect the first sealing body and the first channel with interconnecting them so as to prevent relative displacement in the width direction of the first sealing body with respect to the first channel.

In a second aspect of the invention, which may occur in conjunction with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, the invention includes said first sealing body comprising, in a first sealing direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, a first end on a first connection distance of first connection means and, in a second sealing direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, a second from the first different end at a second connection distance from the first different connection distance of second connection means.

A first embodiment, which may occur in combination with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, concerns a said sealing body, wherein the first sealing direction and the second sealing direction are the same.

A second embodiment, which may occur in combination with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, relates to an aforesaid sealing body, wherein the first connecting means and the second connecting means are the same.

A third embodiment, which may occur in conjunction with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, concerns a said sealing body comprising, in different sealing directions perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, different ends at respective connection distance of a respective connecting means.

A fourth embodiment, which may occur in combination with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, relates to an aforesaid sealing body, wherein the first or second connection distance is approximately equal to the distance between the first and second connection means.

A fifth embodiment, which may occur in conjunction with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, concerns a said sealing body, wherein the first or second connection distance is approximately equal to the size of the first sealing body in the respective sealing direction.

In other embodiments of the invention, the complementary connecting means comprise one or more projections and one or more recesses of similar shape and size; the first sealing body is provided to be non-destructively removable; or further comprises one or more longitudinally extending clamping bodies provided in a glass clamping chamber of the first profile.

In a third aspect of the invention, which may occur in conjunction with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, the invention includes said profile assembly, wherein the second edge includes a second channel, the first and second channels extending from each other. extending towards each other in the width direction as far as the glass panel passage, wherein a second sealing body is provided in the second channel and extending into the glass panel passage.

One embodiment, which may occur in conjunction with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, concerns an aforesaid sealing body, wherein the second sealing body is identical to the first sealing body.

In a fourth aspect of the invention, which may occur in conjunction with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, the invention includes a door panel for a door, a sliding door, a revolving door or a wall, comprising a frame at least partly formed by means of a profile assembly according to one of the preceding claims.

In a fifth aspect of the invention, which may occur in conjunction with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, the invention comprises a door, a sliding door, a revolving door or a wall, comprising a frame formed at least in part by by means of a profile assembly according to one of the preceding claims.

In a sixth aspect of the invention, which may occur in conjunction with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, the invention comprises a method of assembling a profile assembly,

comprising providing a said first profile, providing an attachment having a rounded guide surface at a transversely cut end of the first profile, and inserting an elongate sealing body into the first channel such that the sealing body extends partially into the glass panel passageway , through the transverse cut end of the first profile.

A first embodiment, which may occur in combination with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, relates to an aforesaid method, wherein the sealing body is inserted into a first position wherein the first sealing body is arranged to extend over a first predetermined extending widthwise distance in the glass panel passageway; or in a first position in which the first sealing body is arranged to extend a second, different from the first predetermined distance in the width direction in the glass panel passage.

A second embodiment, which may occur in combination with the other aspects and embodiments of the invention described herein, relates to an aforesaid method, further comprising inserting one or more clamping bodies into a glass clamping chamber of the first profile.

Other aspects, advantages and salient features of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, discloses various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Brief description of the figures The invention will be further elucidated below with reference to an exemplary embodiment shown in the drawing.

Figures 1, 2, 3A and 3B show cross sections, respectively, of a profile assembly without sealing bodies, a profile assembly and two embodiments of a sealing body according to the prior art; Figures 4A and 4B show in perspective a simplified representation of a profile assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figures SA and 5B show cross-sections through the profile assembly shown in Figure 4A or 4B in a first and second configuration; Figures 6A and 6B show in cross-section a simplified representation of a first profile of a profile assembly according to a first and second embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 shows a detail of the first profile shown in figure 6A or 6B provided with sealing bodies according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figures 8A and 8B show simplified cross-sectional representations of first profiles according to a third embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 shows simplified cross-sectional representations of first profiles according to several embodiments of the present invention; Figure 10 shows simplified cross-sectional representations of sealing bodies according to several embodiments of the present invention; Figures 11A, 11B and 11C show a method of assembling the profile assembly shown in Figure 4A or 4B, and Figure 12 shows an attachment according to a second embodiment of the present invention for use in the method shown in Figures 11A-11C.

Detailed Description of the Drawings The present invention will be described with reference to certain embodiments and with reference to certain drawings, but the invention is not limited thereto and is defined only by the claims. The drawings described are only schematic and non-limiting. In the drawings, the size of certain elements may be exaggerated and not drawn to scale for illustrative purposes. The dimensions and relative dimensions do not necessarily correspond to actual practical embodiments of the invention.

In addition, the terms first, second, third and the like are used in the specification and in the claims to distinguish between like elements and not necessarily to describe a sequential or chronological order. The terms are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances and the embodiments of the invention may be used in sequences other than those described or illustrated herein.

In addition, the terms at the top, bottom, over, under and the like in the specification and claims are used for illustrative purposes and not necessarily to describe relative positions. The terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances and the embodiments of the invention described herein may be used in orientations other than those described or illustrated herein.

Furthermore, the various embodiments, although referred to as "preferred forms", are to be construed as exemplary in which the invention may be practiced rather than as a limitation on the scope of the invention.

The term "comprising" used in the claims should not be construed as being limited to the means or steps set forth below; the term does not exclude other elements or steps. The term should be interpreted as specifying the presence of the named features, elements, steps or components referred to, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, steps or components, or groups thereof . The scope of the expression "a device comprising means A and B" should therefore not be limited to devices consisting only of the components A and B. The meaning is that with respect to the present invention only the components A and B of the device are listed, and the claim is further to be interpreted as including equivalents of these components.

The assemblies shown in the figures are frame profiles, or elements therefor, suitable for forming a door leaf by clamping one end of a panel, preferably a glass panel. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to a door arrangement, but other room dividers, such as, for example, a partition, a window and a gate, can be constructed in a similar manner.

Figures 4A and 5A show a profile assembly according to the invention, which can be clamped onto one end of a glass panel 2, in a first configuration, and figures 4B and 5B show the profile assembly in a second configuration. The assembly 1 comprises one or more longitudinally extending clamping bodies 50 provided in a glass clamping chamber 21 of a first profile 3 to calibrate, stabilize and clamp the glass panel 2, wherein the first profile 3 consists of a distal profile part 4 and a proximal profile portion 5 having a U-shaped section and recessed edges extending from opposite, upright sides of the U-shaped profile portion toward each other. For example, viewed in the longitudinal direction, a plurality of clamping bodies may be provided in the glass clamping chamber 21 approximately equidistant from successive clamping bodies. The assembly 1 further comprises two longitudinally extending sealing bodies 30, 40.

Figures 6A and 6B show a first profile 10, 10° consisting of an optional distal profile part and a proximal profile part with a U-shaped cross-section formed by a bottom 11, a left upright side 12 and a right upright side 13. The profile further comprises a left edge formed by an upper edge portion 14, a lower edge portion 16 and a channel 15 extending between the upper and lower edge portions, and a right edge formed by an upper edge portion 17, a lower edge portion 19 and a channel 18 extending between the upper and lower edge portion. In figure 6B the lower edge parts 167,19' extend to the bottom 11 of the first profile 10.

As shown in Figure 6A, a glass panel passage 20 extends between the left and right edge of the first profile through which the glass panel 2 enters the glass clamping chamber 21, defined here between the bottom, the left and right upright sides, the left and right edges and the glass panel passage of the first profile, can be inserted to be clamped in a clamp body (not shown). Also in figure 6B the glass panel passage 20 extends between the left and right edge of the first profile through which the glass panel 2 enters the glass clamping chamber 21', here defined between the bottom,

the left and right edges and the glass panel passage of the first profile can be inserted to be clamped in a clamp body (not shown). The bottom 11 extends in a width direction of the first profile 10, 10° over a bottom width g which is preferably approximately 30, 40 or 50 cm. The left and right upright sides 12,13 extend in a depth direction of the first profile 10, 10° over a left and right depth c, e, respectively, which is preferably approximately 20 cm and extends into the left and right edge. channel 15, 18 extends in a depth direction of the first profile 10, 10° over a left and right maximum channel depth b, d which is preferably approximately 4 cm or 20% of the left and right depths c, e. The glass panel passage 20 and the glass clamping chamber 21 extend in the width direction of the first profile 10, 10° over respectively a passage width a which is preferably approximately 9 cm and a chamber width f which is preferably approximately 9 cm.

As shown in figure 7, the assembly 1 is further provided with left and right sealing bodies 30, 40 in the left and right channels 15, 18 of the first profile 10, 10' which are connected to the first profile 10, 10° by means of complementary left and right connectors respectively. The complementary left and right connecting means are spaced in the width direction at a distance h, 1 from the glass panel passage 20 and prevent displacement of the sealing bodies 30, 40 in the width direction.

The complementary left and right connecting means can be formed respectively by parts of the first profile 10, 10° projecting into the respective channel and recesses of the respective sealing body, corresponding in shape and size, and vice versa. The left-hand connecting means of the first profile 10, 10' can for instance be formed by an upper recess or projection 22 and a lower recess or projection 23 and the right-hand connecting means of the first profile 10, 10' can for instance be formed by an upper recess or projection 24 and a lower recess or projection

25.

Each sealing body 30; 40 extends longitudinally, preferably almost the full length of the first profile, and comprises, viewed in cross-section, a central connecting member provided with connecting means 31; 41 which are complementary to the connection means 22-25 of the first profile 10, 10° and at least a first end 35 at a first connection distance k of first connection means of the connection means viewed in a first sealing direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and a second end 36 at a second connection distance 1 of second connection means of the connection means viewed in a second sealing direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the first and second connection distance being greater than the minimum distance h; i such that, in a first position, the first end of the sealing body is in the glass panel passage 20 and, in a second position, the second end of the sealing body is in the glass panel passage 20 . Because each end and connection distance is different, the sealing body further extends into the glass panel passage 20 in the first or second position. Consequently, glass panels 2 of different thicknesses can be clamped depending on the position of the sealing body. Figure 7 shows the left sealing body 30 in a first position and the right sealing body 40 in a second position.

Figures 8 and 9 show several embodiments of a first profile and figure 10 shows several embodiments of a sealing body 30 with several ends 35-38 at different connection distances k-1 of one or more connecting means in one or more sealing direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. For example, a sealing body having a first and second end at a first and second connection distance k1 respectively of a common connecting means in a common sealing direction, a sealing body having a first and second end at a first and second connection distance k1 respectively of a first and second connecting means in a a common sealing direction, a sealing body with a plurality of ends at respective connection distance from a respective connection means in a respective sealing direction, ... .

Figures 11A, 11B and 11C show a first aluminum profile, an EPDM clamping body and left and right EPDM sealing bodies in different phases of a method for assembling a profile assembly as shown in figures 4A and SA or figures 4B and SB.

Figure 11A shows an assembly of the first profile and a clamping body (one of several clamping bodies about 100 mm in length slid at regular intervals of about 4-500 mm) provided in the glass clamping chamber 21 of the first profile, one end the first profile is mitred, ie at a non-right angle. For example at an angle of 45°, between the direction normal to the end surface and the longitudinal direction, to form corner joints with another profile assembly.

Figure 11B shows the joining of an attachment 60 to the mitred end of the first profile. The attachment 60 has a rounded guiding surface 61. Figures 12A-12D show an attachment 60' for joining the mitred end of the first profile to a shorter guiding surface 61'. Each attachment 60, 60° comprises a connecting surface which can be turned towards the first profile with connecting means which can be connected to the first profile in miter, the rounded guide surface being located on the opposite side.

The 60° attachment is formed by a body of substantially right-angled triangle cross-section, in particular a truncated right-angled triangle, with a passage through the body parallel to one of the rectangular sides, the body being connectable to the body by means of the connecting means. first profile such that the passage is in line with the channels through the first profile. As shown, the passage and the projecting connecting means extend, after attachment of the attachment 60, 60° to the first profile, in the longitudinal direction of the first profile.

The resulting assembly is shown in Figure 11C. Figure 11C further shows the left and right sealing bodies which are guided via the guide surface 61 in the left and right channels of the first profile. Depending on the thickness of the desired glass panel, for example 6 mm or 8 mm, the sealing bodies are inserted in a specific position. Once the sealing bodies have been provided over substantially the full length of the first profile, the glass panel is pressed into the glass panel passage, past the sealing bodies and into the clamping body.

List of reference characters

1. Profile assembly

2. Glass panel

3. First Profile

4. Distal Part of the First Profile

5. Proximal Part of the First Profile

10. First Profile

11. Bottom of the First Profile

12. Left Side of the First Profile

13. Right Side of the First Profile

14. Upper Left Rim

15. Channel in the Left Rim 16, 16°. Lower Part of the Left Rim

17. Upper Right Rim

18. Canal in the Right Rim 19, 19°. Lower Part of the Right Rim

20. Glass Panel Passage

21. Glass Clamp Chamber

22. Upper Left Edge Protrusion

23. Lower Left Rim Protrusion

24. Upper Right Edge Protrusion

25. Lower Right Edge Rim 30, 30°, 40, 40°. Rubber Seal 31, 41. First recess or protrusion of the Seal Rubber

32. Second recess or protrusion of the Rubber Seal

33. Third recess or protrusion of the Rubber Seal

34. Fourth recess or protrusion of the Rubber Seal 35, 45. First End of the Sealing Rubber 36, 46. Second End of the Sealing Rubber

37. Third End of the Seal Rubber

38. Fourth End of the Seal Rubber

50, 50°. Clamping body 60, 60°. attachment

61. Guide Surface a. Width of Glass Panel Passage b. Depth of the Channel in the Left Rim c. Distance between the Channel in the Left Edge and the Bottom of the Clamp Profile d. Depth of the Channel in the Right Rim e. Distance between the Channel in the Right Edge and the Bottom of the Clamp Profile f. Width of the Glass Clamp Chamber g. Width of the First Profile h. Width between the Links of the Left Edge and the Glass Panel Passage

1. Width between the Connectors of the Right Edge and the Glass Panel Passage J- Width of the Left Seal Rubber k. First Connection Distance of the Left Seal Rubber 1 Second Connection Distance of the Left Seal Rubber m. Width of the Right Seal Rubber n. First Connection Distance of the Right Seal Rubber

0. Second Connection Distance of the Right Seal Rubber x. Longitudinal direction y. Width direction Z. Depth direction

Claims (18)

Conclusions An elongate profile assembly (1) comprising: a first profile (10) comprising a profile portion extending substantially in a longitudinal direction (x) having a substantially U-shaped cross-section for receiving and clamping a glass panel (2), the U-shaped profile part comprising: a first and second edge (14-16, 17-19), the first and second edge (14-16, 17-19) extending from the opposite, upright sides (12, 13) of the U-shaped clamping profile (10) extending towards each other in a width direction (y); and a glass panel passageway (20) extending between the first and second edges (14-16, 17-19), the first edge (14-16) including a first channel (15) extending in the width direction (y). to the glass panel passage (20), and a first sealing body (30) extending substantially into the first channel (15) and partially extending into the glass panel passage (20). The profile assembly of claim 1, wherein, in a first profile assembly configuration, the first sealing body (30) is arranged to extend a first predetermined distance in the width direction (y) in the glass panel passage (20), and wherein, in a second configuration of the profile assembly, the first sealing body (30) is arranged to extend a second, different from the first predetermined distance in the width direction (y) in the glass panel passage (20). Profile assembly according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first sealing body (30) and the first channel (15) are provided with complementary connecting means for connecting the first sealing body (30) and the first channel (15) to allow relative displacement in the width direction (y) of the first sealing body (30) relative to the first channel (15). Profile assembly according to claim 3, comprising the first sealing body (30) comprising, in a first sealing direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (x), a first end (35) at a first connecting distance (k) of first connecting means (31) and, in a second sealing direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (x), a second from the first different end (36) at a second from the first different connecting distance (1) of second connecting means (32). Profile assembly according to claim 4, wherein the first sealing direction and the second sealing direction are the same. Profile assembly according to claim 4 or claim 5, wherein the first connecting means (31) and the second connecting means (32) are equal. Profile assembly according to one of the preceding claims 4-6, comprising the first sealing body (30) comprising, in different sealing direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (x), different ends (35, 36) at respective connection distance (k; 1) of a respective connector (31; 32). Profile assembly according to one of the preceding claims 4-7, wherein the first or second connecting distance (k; 1) is approximately equal to the distance between the first and second connecting means (31, 32). Profile assembly according to one of the preceding claims 4-8, wherein the first or second connection distance (k; |) is approximately equal to the size of the first sealing body (30) in the respective sealing direction. Profile assembly according to one of the preceding claims 4-8, wherein the complementary connecting means comprise one or more projections and one or more recesses of a similar shape and size. Profile assembly according to one of the preceding claims 4-8, wherein the first sealing body (30) is removably provided. Profile assembly according to any of the preceding claims 4-8, further comprising one or more longitudinally (x) extending clamping bodies (50) provided in a glass clamping chamber (21) of the first profile (10). Profile assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second edge (14-16, 17-19) comprises a second channel (18), the first and second channels (15, 18) extending towards each other in the width direction ( x) to the glass panel passage (20), wherein in the second channel (18) is provided a second sealing body (40) extending into the glass panel passage (20). Profile assembly according to claim 13, wherein the second sealing body (40) is identical to the first sealing body (30). A door panel for a door, a sliding door, a revolving door or a wall, comprising a frame formed at least partly by means of a profile assembly according to any one of the preceding claims. A method for assembling a profile assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising the following steps: =" providing a first profile (10) comprising a profile part, which extends substantially in a longitudinal direction (x), with a substantially U-shaped cross-section for receiving and clamping a glass panel (2), the U-shaped profile part comprising: o a first and second edge (14-16, 17-19), wherein the first and second edge (14-16, 17-19) extending towards each other in a width direction (y) from the opposite upright sides (12, 13) of the U-shaped clamping profile (10); and o a glass panel passage (20) extending between the first and second edges (14-16, 17-19), the first edge (14-16) comprising a first channel (15) extending in the width direction (y) to the glass panel passage (20), providing an attachment ( 60) with a rounded guide surface at a transverse cut end of the t first profile (10), and = inserting an elongate sealing body (30) into the first channel (15) such that the sealing body (30) extends partially into the glass panel passage (20), through the transversely cut end of the first profile (10). A method according to claim 16, wherein, depending on a predetermined panel thickness, the sealing body (30) is inserted into a first position in which the first sealing body (30) is arranged to extend a first predetermined distance in the width direction (y). stretching in the glass panel passageway (20); or in a first position in which the first sealing body (30) is arranged to extend a second, different from the first predetermined distance in the width direction (y) in the glass panel passage (20). A method according to claim 16 or claim 17, further comprising the step of introducing one or more clamping bodies (50) into a glass clamping chamber 21 of the first profile (10).