BE1030898A1 - Rail system for hanging sliding panels, and sliding panel system equipped with such a rail system - Google Patents

Abstract

Rail system for hanging sliding panels, comprising: a rail profile, provided for attachment to a wall and/or ceiling construction, and at least one mounting assembly, provided for hanging a sliding panel on the rail profile. Each mounting assembly comprises a mounting bracket and an adjustment part, wherein the mounting bracket comprises an elongated body on which the following parts are provided: at least one running wheel, a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of the adjustment part relative to the mounting bracket in height direction, and a lifting protection that can be detachably attached to the body of the mounting bracket. The adjustment part ensures the connection of the sliding panel with the mounting bracket, such that the mounting bracket and the rail profile are universal parts for sliding panels of different types, weights and/or dimensions. Sliding panel system comprising at least one sliding panel and such a rail system.

Description

Rail system for hanging sliding panels, and sliding panel system pE2022/5752 equipped with such a rail system

Technical area

This invention concerns a rail system for hanging sliding panels, and a sliding panel system provided with such a rail system.

State of the art

[0002] A modular rail system for hanging sliding doors is known from EP 2 064 406. This document describes a modular rail system comprising at least one rail profile comprising a top side with a first flat part provided to be attached to a horizontal wall part, a bottom side with a rail part for carrying suspension wheels of a sliding door, a first lateral side that forms the top side. connects to the bottom and has a second flat part provided for attachment to a vertical wall part, and an open second lateral side opposite the first lateral side. On both opposite lateral sides the rail profile includes recesses provided to receive complementary spacers. The rail system further comprises a plurality of spacers of different sizes. By means of these spacers, distances between the rail profile and the vertical wall part, or between the rail profile and another rail profile, can be defined.

[0003] A disadvantage of known sliding door systems is that for sliding doors of other types and/or dimensions, other suspension and/or rail systems must be provided.

Summary of the Invention

It is a primary object of this invention to at least partially remedy the above-mentioned disadvantage.

It is a second object of this invention to provide a universal rail system that can be used for hanging sliding doors of different types and/or sizes.

These objectives can be achieved with a rail system according to the first claim.

As used herein, the term "slidable panel" refers to any conceivable type of sliding door or sliding wall panel with which a wall opening of a building can be at least partially closed and/or with which a separation between two adjacent areas of a building can be created .

In a first aspect, which may be combined with other aspects and/or embodiments described herein, the invention relates to a rail system for hanging sliding panels, comprising: a rail profile, provided for attachment to a wall and/or or ceiling construction, and at least one mounting assembly, provided for hanging a sliding panel on the rail profile, such that the panel can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the rail profile. Each mounting assembly comprises a mounting bracket and an adjustment part, wherein the mounting bracket comprises an elongated body on which the following parts are provided: at least one running wheel, with which the mounting bracket can be movably suspended from the rail profile, and a height adjustment mechanism, provided for adjusting the position of the adjustment part relative to the mounting bracket in height direction, and preferably a lifting protection that can be releasably attached to the body of the mounting bracket; and where the adjustment part BE2022/5752 ensures the connection of the sliding panel with the mounting bracket, such that the mounting bracket and the rail profile are universal parts for sliding panels of different types, weights and/or dimensions. In other words, the adjustment part ensures that the mounting assembly is adapted to the sliding panel of the desired type, weight and/or dimensions.

[0009] By hanging the sliding panels on the rail profile with the mounting assembly according to this description, it can be achieved that all mechanisms that are desirable for adjusting the mounting assembly to the environment where the sliding panel is mounted are provided on the universal part, especially the mounting bracket. Only the adjustment part can be different depending on the type and/or dimensions of the sliding panel and the function of the adjustment part can be traced back to making the panel fit on the mounting bracket.

In certain designs, the adjustment part can even be an (integral) part of the panel itself.

In this way, the rail profile and all possible mechanisms or means that are applied to it for certain functionalities of the sliding panel can also be made universal for panels of different types and/or sizes and, if necessary, be made movable in the rail profile.

[0010] An example of such a mechanism is a braking system and/or stop system for braking the movement of the panel just before an extreme position and/or for determining the extreme position, and which cooperates with a stop that, for example, the mounting bracket can be provided. Such a mechanism can have a shape that fits into the rail profile or part thereof, and can thus be moved in the longitudinal direction, whereby the final position can be secured by a screw or the like. If necessary, the stop, which is provided on the mounting bracket, can also be made adjustable or movable to further increase the number of options for the extreme position(s).

[0011] . The lifting protection is a securing element that is installed to prevent the mounting bracket — and the panel connected to it — from coming loose from the rail profile. Preferably, but not essential, the lifting protection is provided at the top of the mounting bracket and the element virtually fills the gap between the mounting bracket and an upper edge of the rail profile.

In embodiments of the invention, each mounting bracket may include at least two running wheels. Preferably, the running wheels are located approximately symmetrically with respect to the center of the elongated body of the mounting bracket.

In embodiments according to the invention, each mounting bracket may comprise a movable stop, provided for coming into contact with a brake or stop arranged in the rail profile and determining an end position of the sliding panel. In embodiments, the movable stop can be designed as a set of at least two transverse bores in the elongated body, preferably substantially symmetrical with respect to the center of the body, and a stop pin that is arranged in one of these transverse bores. The position of the stop — and therefore the extreme position of the panel in question — is determined depending on the bore in which the stop pin BE2022/5752 is installed.

In embodiments according to the invention, the height adjustment mechanism may comprise a first and a second set of screws, each provided at an end of the elongated body, preferably approximately symmetrical with respect to the center of the elongated body of the mounting bracket. . In this way, the height can be adjusted on either side of the mounting bracket and any sloping position of the panel and/or rail profile can also be accommodated in the height adjustment. Preferably, each set of screws comprises an adjustment screw for regulating the position of the adjustment part relative to the relevant end of the elongated body in height direction and a fixing screw for securing the position after adjustment.

Preferably, the adjusting screw and the fixing screw each extend in the height direction of the elongated body, in reverse with respect to each other. In this way, these screws absorb opposing forces and can ensure that the adjusted position is properly secured.

In embodiments according to the invention, the rail system may comprise a cover profile, preferably releasably mountable on the rail profile, provided for closing a cavity in the rail profile into which the mounting assembly is moved during use. With this cover profile the rail system and all technical components provided for it can be hidden from the user. The depth of the cover profile, more specifically the dimensions of the cover profile in the transverse direction of the rail system, can be adapted to the thickness of the panel in question.

[0016] In embodiments according to the invention, the cover profile and the rail profile can together be provided with a magnetic coupling for mounting the cover profile on the rail profile.

In this way, a simple releasable mounting of the cover profile on the rail profile can be achieved.

In embodiments of the invention, the rail system may be provided with a plurality of different adapter parts as described herein for sliding panels of different types and/or sizes, the rail profile and mounting bracket being universal for each of these sliding panels. For example, one or more adapter parts may be provided for transparent or translucent panels, the panel of which consists almost entirely of a transparent or translucent material, for example without a frame, whereby the adapter part is then provided for mounting on the transparent or translucent panel. Furthermore, for example, one or more adapter parts may be provided for panels with a frame, wherein the adapter part is provided for mounting on or in the frame, or forms part of the frame.

[0018] In embodiments according to the invention, the rail system can be provided with a multitude of different cover profiles as described herein, for mounting on the rail profile, wherein the dimensions of the cover profile are each adapted to the dimensions of the sliding panel mounted on the rail profile. is applied. Also in these embodiments, the rail profile and mounting bracket can be universal for the various sliding panels.

In a second aspect, which may be combined with other aspects and/or embodiments described herein, the invention relates to a sliding panel system comprising a rail system as described herein and at least one sliding panel suspended from BE2022/5752 rail system.

In embodiments according to the invention, the sliding panel system further comprises a guide element, provided to be mounted against a vertical wall along which the sliding panel is slid during use, more specifically in an angle formed by the vertical wall and an adjacent floor, and provided to guide an underside of the sliding panel during shifting.

In a third aspect, which may be combined with other aspects and/or embodiments described herein, the invention relates to a set of components for forming a barrier or seal between a sliding panel and a wall. The set of parts includes a closing profile, intended to be mounted between the panel and the wall and comprising on one side a swelling strip for filling a gap between the profile and the wall and on the other side a brush element for filling a gap. gap between the profile and the sliding panel. The set of parts also includes holders intended for mounting against the wall and for holding the closing profile, for example an upper holder for mounting at the bottom of the rail system and a lower holder for mounting at the level of a floor or skirting board. The set of parts further comprises a guide element, provided for mounting against the wall or on the floor under the sliding panel and provided for guiding an underside of the sliding element during the movement of the sliding element, such that the sliding element is in contact remains with the brush element.

[0022] Because, in embodiments according to the invention, the rail profile and/or the mounting bracket can be universal for sliding panels of different types and/or dimensions, it can be achieved that the opening between a fixed wall and the sliding panel always has approximately the same dimensions. has. Consequently, use can be made of the said set of parts for closing or sealing this opening, whereby this set can also be universal for sliding panels of different types and/or sizes.

In embodiments according to the invention, a lower holder for the closing profile and the guide element can together form one part, wherein the guide element preferably abuts a lateral side of the holder. This version is intended for walls where there is no skirting board at the bottom. In this embodiment, use is made of a closing profile that extends over almost the entire height of the sliding panel, more specifically the height between the floor and the underside of the rail profile.

In embodiments according to the invention, a lower holder for the closing profile and the guide element can also be separate parts, wherein the lower holder is provided for mounting above a skirting board of the wall. In this version, use is made of a closing profile that extends over almost the entire height between the skirting board and the underside of the rail profile.

Brief description of the drawings

The invention will be explained in more detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.

[0026] Fig. 1 shows a cross-section of a first embodiment of a system according to a BE2022/5752 first aspect of the invention.

[0027] Fig. 2 shows a detail of Fig. 1.

[0028] Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a detail of the first embodiment. 5 [0029] Fig. 4A and 4B show views of a mounting assembly of the first embodiment in exploded view.

[0030] Fig. 5A Um 5D show perspective views of the mounting assembly of the first embodiment in different positions of the height adjustment.

[0031] Fig. 6 shows a cross-section of a second embodiment of a system according to the first aspect of the invention.

[0032] Fig. 7A and 7B show views of a mounting assembly of the second embodiment in exploded view.

[0033] Fig. 8 shows a cross-section of a third embodiment of a system according to the first aspect of the invention.

[0034] Fig. 9A and 9B show views of a mounting assembly of the third embodiment in exploded view.

[0035] Fig. 10 to 12 show perspective views of various parts of a set of parts for forming a closure or seal between a sliding panel and a wall, according to a second aspect of the invention.

Description of embodiments

Certain embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to certain drawings, but the invention is not limited thereto. 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.

Furthermore, the terms first, second, third and the like are used in the description and in the claims to distinguish between similar 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 practiced in sequences other than those described or illustrated herein.

In addition, the terms above, below, over, below and the like in the description 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 employed in orientations other than those described or illustrated herein.

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

[0040] The term "comprising", used in the claims, should not be interpreted as being limited to the means or steps mentioned below; the term does not exclude other elements or steps.

The term should be interpreted as specifying the presence of the mentioned 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 components A and B. The meaning is that with respect to the present invention only components A and

B of the device are listed, and the conclusion should further be interpreted as including equivalents of these components.

[0041] Fig. 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of a sliding panel system 100. The system 100 comprises at least one rail profile 110, at least one sliding panel 130 and at least one mounting assembly 150 for suspending the sliding panel from the system.

[0042] Fig. 2 shows a detail of the rail system. The rail system has a height H and a depth

D1. The rail profile 110 is provided for attachment to a wall and/or ceiling construction 101. This rail profile 110 is provided to be used universally for the suspension of sliding panels of different types, sizes and weights, as described herein. The rail profile 110 comprises a top wall 111, provided for attachment to an upper part of the structure 101, a back wall 112, provided for attachment to a vertical part of the structure 101, and a bottom wall 113 with a rail section 114, provided for supporting running wheels 151 of the sliding panel 130. In the embodiment shown, the top wall 111 and the back wall 112 are each attached to the construction 101 by means of screws. However, this can also be designed differently, with any fastening means known to the skilled person. It is also not essential that both the top wall and the back wall are attached to the structure. In the embodiment shown, the rail portion 114 has a bearing surface convex in cross-section and the running wheels correspondingly have a concave running surface in cross-section. However, this can also be designed the other way around, i.e. with a concave bearing surface and convex running surfaces on the running wheels. Other designs are also possible. In general, the rail section functions as a “rail”, i.e. the rail section determines the direction of movement of the running wheels and therefore the panels 130.

The front side 115 of the rail profile 110 is largely open, so that the top wall, back wall and bottom wall together define a cavity 116, in which the mounting assembly is at least partially accommodated when in use. Other mechanisms or systems may also be provided in this cavity 116, such as, for example, a braking system 117 for braking a movement of the movable panel and/or a stop system 118 for defining an extreme position of the movable panel, or others. In the embodiment shown, two flanges facing each other are provided on the back wall 112, which together form a continuous slot for receiving the braking system 117. In this way, the braking system can be positioned and attached to almost any arbitrary position on the rail profile (see also Fig. 3). The stop system 118, which includes a stop for the end position, can also be accommodated and secured in this slot.

[0044] At the top of the front side 115 of the rail profile 110, i.e. at the front side of the top wall BE2022/5752 111, a profile part 120 is provided for attaching a cover profile 124. To this end, the profile part 120 comprises a forward-facing slot 121, provided for receiving one or more magnetic elements 122 (magnets or elements in a magnetizable material) that cooperate with correspondingly positioned magnetic elements 123 (magnets or elements in a magnetizable material) on the cover profile 124. The shape of the profile part 120 and an upper part of the cover are also complementary to each other, more specifically in such a way that the profile part 120 fits into an opening in the cover profile 124. In this way, the connection between the profile part 120 and the cover 124 is both mechanical (because the parts fit into/on top of each other). ) as magnetic. This connection, which is preferably both mechanical and magnetic, can also be made in other ways than shown in the drawings. An advantage of the combination of mechanical and magnetic connection is that a releasable connection is obtained between both parts 120, 124, which is still relatively strong. With this cover profile the rail system and all technical components provided for it can be hidden from the user. The depth of the cover profile, more specifically the dimensions of the cover profile in the transverse direction of the rail system, can be adapted to the thickness of the panel in question. The rail system of Fig. 1 has a total depth D1.

[0045] The front profile part 120 and/or the upper part of the cover profile 124 (if present) arranged thereon also forms a stop for a tilting or lifting protection 167, which is preferably provided on the mounting assembly 150. Only a small opening of height h is provided between the securing element 167 of the lifting protection and the stop, such that there is sufficient clearance to move the panel, but that the securing element 167 comes into contact with the stop when tilting. The tilt or lift protection is described in more detail below.

The sliding panel 130 is shown in figure 1 by means of an upper and lower profile 131, 132, which in reality are connected to each other and form parts of the sliding panel.

[0047] Fig. 4 and 5 show the mounting assembly 150 of the first embodiment. The system 100 comprises at least one such mounting assembly 150, preferably one such mounting assembly on each lateral side of each panel 130, each time provided for hanging the sliding panel 130 on the rail profile 110, more specifically on the rail portion 114 thereof, on a in such a way that the panel 130 can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the rail profile. Each mounting assembly comprises at least a mounting bracket 152, which is universal for the suspension of sliding panels of different types, sizes and weights, as described herein, and one or more adjustment parts or adapter parts 153. In the embodiment shown, the adjustment part is provided in the top profile 131 of the panel. The mounting bracket 152 comprises an elongated body 154 on which the following parts are preferably provided: at least one running wheel 151, with which the mounting bracket can be movably suspended from the rail profile, a height adjustment mechanism 160-163, provided for adjusting the position of the adjustment part 153 relative to the mounting bracket 152 in height direction, and a movable stop 156, provided for coming into contact with a brake and/or stop 117, 118 arranged in the rail profile and determining an end position of the sliding panel. The adjustment part 153 ensures the connection of the sliding panel 130 BE2022/5752 with the mounting bracket 152, in such a way that the mounting bracket can be a universal part for sliding panels of different types and/or sizes and the adjustment part 153 ensures that the mounting assembly is adapted to the sliding panel of the desired type and/or dimensions. The adapting part 153 does not have to be a separate part; this can also be part of a part of the panel itself, for example part of a frame profile of the panel, as in the embodiment shown.

[0048] As mentioned above, all mechanisms that are desirable for the adjustment of the mounting assembly to the environment where the sliding panel is mounted are preferably provided on the universal part, in particular the mounting bracket 152. In this way it is sufficient to to provide one or more adjustment parts 153 for each type, weight and/or size of the sliding panel, with the function of making the panel fit on the mounting bracket. In certain designs, the adjustment part can even be an (integral) part of the panel itself. In this way, the rail profile 110 and all possible mechanisms or means that are applied to it for certain functionalities of the sliding panel, such as the brake and/or (end) stop, can also be made universal for panels of different types, weights and/or dimensions. An example is the braking system 117 for braking the movement of the panel just before an extreme position.

In the embodiment shown, the movable stop is designed as a set of at least two transverse bores 157, 158 in the elongated body and a stop pin 156 that is fitted in one of these transverse bores. The position of the stop — and therefore the extreme position of the panel in question — is determined depending on the bore in which the stop pin is installed. The bores 157, 158 and the stop pin 156 are preferably provided with screw thread, such that the stop pin can be screwed into the relevant bore.

In the embodiment shown, the height adjustment mechanism comprises a first and a second set of screws 160-163, each of which is provided at an end of the elongated body, preferably approximately symmetrical with respect to the center of the elongated body 154 of the mounting bracket. . With these screws 160-163 the height can be adjusted on either side of the mounting bracket 152 and any sloping position of the panel and/or rail profile can also be accommodated in the height adjustment. Each set of screws comprises an adjusting screw 160, 161 for regulating the position of the adjustment part 153 relative to the relevant end of the elongated body 154 in height direction and a fixing screw 162, 163 for securing the position after adjustment. Preferably, the adjusting screw and the fixing screw each extend in the height direction of the elongated body, in reverse with respect to each other. In this way, these screws absorb opposing forces and can ensure that the adjusted position is properly secured. To adjust the height position, the fixing screw 162, 163 is first loosened by screwing it a little further into the body. The height position is then adjusted by means of the adjustment screw 160, 161, see for example the arrow in Fig. 5A and Figs. 5C. Once the height position has been adjusted, the fixing screw 162, 163 is unscrewed again to secure the position, more specifically until the fixing screw extends completely between a surface at the bottom of the body 154 and a surface at the top of the adjustment part 153 (or panel frame 131). Figure 5A-5D shows the height adjustment in two BE2022/5752 positions. Markings 159 are preferably provided on at least one side of the body 154, which assist the user in adjusting the height.

In the embodiment shown, each mounting bracket comprises at least two running wheels 151. Preferably, the running wheels are located almost symmetrically with respect to the center of the elongated body of the mounting bracket. In the embodiment of Fig. 4, the adjustment part 153 is an integral part of a frame profile of the sliding panel. An opening is provided in this frame profile, more specifically a slot 164 in the top side of the frame with two transverse slots 165 extending into the top side and further into the lateral side of the frame profile 153. This opening has a shape similar to the lower part. of the body 154 of the mounting bracket, such that this part of the body can be included in the frame profile 153.

The transverse slots 165 provide space for the axles of the running wheels. Holes are provided on either side of this opening, along which the adjusting screws of the height adjustment are placed in sleeves 166 that are placed on the frame profile 153. In this way, the adjusting screws 160, 161 secure the mounting bracket to the frame profile 153. The height position is secured by means of the fixing screws 162, 163.

In embodiments of the invention, each mounting bracket may further comprise a tilt or lift-out protection, which can be releasably attached to the body of the mounting bracket.

This lifting protection is a securing element 167 that is installed to prevent the mounting bracket — and the panel connected to it — from coming loose from the rail profile. Preferably, but not essential, the lifting protection is provided at the top of the mounting bracket and the element virtually fills the gap between the mounting bracket and an upper edge of the rail profile, with the exception of a gap of height h for clearance when moving the panel. The securing element 167 is preferably a releasable element, such that it can be easily removed when working on the sliding panel system, if necessary. Preferably, the securing element 167 is a plastic part that is clicked into a transverse opening at the top of the body 154, almost in the middle of the body. The securing element 167 projects a specific distance above the top edge of the body 154 to virtually fill the space up to the stop edge on the rail system and preferably has a convex top side.

[0053] Fig. 6 to 7 show a second embodiment of a sliding panel system according to the invention. The system 200 includes at least one rail profile 210, at least one sliding panel 230 and at least one mounting assembly 250 for suspending the sliding panel from the system.

The rail profile 210 is exactly the same as the rail profile 110 of the first embodiment and is therefore not described in detail again. In other words, this rail profile 110, 210 is universal for both embodiments.

As shown in Fig. 6, the system 200 also comprises a cover profile 224. In this embodiment, the cover profile has different dimensions, in particular a greater depth (the size of the cover profile in the transverse direction of the system) and is thus adapted to the sliding panel 250 that has a has greater depth than that of the first embodiment. The total depth of the rail system is D2, greater than D1 of the first embodiment. The connection of BE2022/5752 cover profile 224 to rail profile 210 is exactly the same as in the first embodiment and is therefore not described in detail again.

The sliding panel 230 is shown in Fig. 6 is shown in cross-section and comprises an upper and lower profile, 231, 232 and two plates 233 which are connected to the lateral sides of the profiles 231, 232 and form the front and rear walls of the sliding panel 230. In the embodiment shown, the top and bottom profiles 231, 232 are equal profiles, i.e. they have the same cross-sectional shape, but this is not essential.

The system 200 comprises at least one mounting assembly 250, provided for hanging a sliding panel 230 on the rail profile 210, more specifically on the rail portion 214 thereof, in such a way that the panel 230 is movable in the longitudinal direction of the rail profile. . Each mounting assembly includes at least one mounting bracket 252, which is universal for suspending sliding panels of various types, sizes and weights, as described herein, and two adjustment parts or adapter parts 253, 254. The mounting bracket 252 is exactly the same as the mounting bracket 152 described was described in the first embodiment and will therefore not be described in detail again. The adjustment parts 253, 254 ensure the connection of the top profile 231 of the sliding panel 230 with the mounting bracket 252.

In the embodiment of Fig. 7A-7B, the adjustment parts 253, 254 are insert elements that are arranged in a cavity provided at the top of the top profile 231. The insert elements each have a slotted hole 255, 256, through which the adjusting screws 160, 161 are placed to attach the mounting bracket 252 to the top profile 231 and to adjust it in height. The slotted holes extend perpendicular to the direction of the top profile 231, so that the mounting bracket 252 can be adjusted slightly diagonally with respect to the top profile 231 to accommodate any tolerances and to align the mounting bracket 252 with the rail profile 230. The plug-in elements 253 , 254 each further have a top surface 257, 258 that forms a stop for the fixing screws 162, 163 of the height adjustment, which secure the height position after adjustment. Two slots 265 are provided in the top profile 231, which extend in height direction in the lateral side of the profile. These slots 265 provide space for the axles of the running wheels 151 when the body of the mounting bracket is placed in the cavity at the top of the top profile 231.

[0059] Fig. 8 to 9 show a third embodiment of a system according to the invention. The system 300 includes at least one rail profile 310, at least one sliding panel 330 and at least one mounting assembly 350 for suspending the sliding panel from the system.

In this embodiment, the sliding panel 330 is formed by a glass plate.

The rail profile 310 is exactly the same as the rail profile 110, 210 of the first and second embodiment and is therefore not described in detail again. In other words, this rail profile 110, 210, 310 is universal for the three embodiments.

As shown in Fig. 8, the system 300 also includes a cover profile 324. This is exactly the same as the cover profile 124 of the first embodiment and will therefore not be described in detail again. The depth D3 of the rail system is almost the same as the depth D1 in the first embodiment.

[0062] The system 300 comprises at least one mounting assembly 350, provided for hanging BE2022/5752 the glass plate 330 on the rail profile 310, more specifically on the rail part thereof, in such a way that the glass plate 330 can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the rail profile. is. Each mounting assembly includes at least a mounting bracket 352, which is universal for suspending sliding panels of various types, sizes and weights, as described herein, and an adapter 353. The mounting bracket 352 is exactly the same as the mounting bracket 152, 252 described in the first and second embodiment and will therefore not be described in detail again. The adjustment part 353 ensures the connection of the glass plate 330 with the mounting bracket 352.

In the embodiment of Fig. 9, the adjustment part 353 is a part that is mounted at the top of one side of the glass plate, for example by means of bolts 355, 356, 357 and possibly with an intermediate layer 354 that is preferably double-sided adhesive. The adjustment part 353 has an opening at the top in which a lower part of the body of the mounting bracket 352 is received.

A bore 358, 359 is provided on either side of this opening, through which the adjusting screws 160, 161 are fitted to attach the mounting bracket 352 to the adjustment part 353 and to adjust the height position. The adjusting screws 160, 161 engage in square nuts 360, 361, which are placed as an insert in openings in the side wall of the adjustment part 353. The adjustment part 353 further has top surfaces 362, 363 which each form a stop for the fixing screws 162, 163 of the height adjustment, which secure the height position after adjustment. Two slots are provided in the side wall of the adapting part 353, which provide space for the axles of the running wheels 151. Corresponding slots 365 are provided for this purpose at the top of the glass plate 330.

[0064] Fig. 10 to 12 show a set of parts for forming a barrier or seal between a sliding panel and a wall. The set of parts includes a closing profile 170, intended to be mounted between the panel and the wall and comprising a swelling strip 171 on one side for filling a gap between the profile and the wall and on the other side a brush element 172 for filling a gap between the profile and the sliding panel.

The set of parts also includes holders 173, 174, provided for mounting against the wall and for holding the closing profile 171. An upper holder 173 is provided for mounting at the bottom of the rail system 100, 200, 300 and a lower holder 174 is provided for mounting at the height of a floor or skirting board. The set of parts further comprises at least one guide element 175-179, provided for mounting against the wall or on the floor under the sliding panel and provided for guiding an underside of the sliding panel 130, 230, 330 during the movement of the sliding panel, such that the sliding panel remains in contact with the brush element.

Because, in embodiments according to the invention, the rail profile 110, 210, 310 and/or the mounting bracket 152, 252, 352 can be universal for sliding panels of different types and/or sizes, it can be achieved that the gap between a fixed wall and the sliding panel always have virtually the same dimensions, more specifically a depth d in the transverse direction of the panel system. Consequently, use can be made of the said set of parts for closing or sealing this opening, whereby this set can also be universal for sliding panels of different types and/or sizes.

As shown in Fig. 10, the set may comprise a number of guide elements 175-179 with different dimensions in the depth direction, i.e. adapted depending on the thickness or depth dimension of the sliding panel. Each guide element comprises an essentially U-shaped part, of which a bottom part is provided for attachment to the floor, for example with a screw, and of which the upright walls on the side facing the sliding element are provided with a sliding material 180, for example in a compressible material, for example felt, that remains in contact with the sliding panel during use.

In the embodiment according to Fig. 10-11, the lower holder 174 for the closing profile and the guide element 175-179 together form one part, with the guide element abutting a lateral side of the holder. More specifically, the guide element 175-179 can be attached to the lower holder 174 by means of a tongue-and-groove connection, so that in this embodiment too, use can be made of different guide elements depending on the depth dimension d of the sliding panel. This version is intended for walls where there is no skirting board at the bottom.

In this embodiment, use is made of a closing profile 171 that extends over almost the entire height of the sliding panel, more specifically the height between the floor and the underside of the rail profile.

In the embodiment according to Fig. 12, the lower holder 174' for the closing profile 170' and the guide element 175-179 are separate parts, with the lower holder 174' being provided for mounting above a wall skirting board. In this version, a 170' closing profile is used that extends over almost the entire height between the skirting board and the bottom of the rail profile.

Claims (19)

Conclusions BE2022/5752 1. A rail system for hanging sliding panels, comprising: a rail profile (110, 210, 310), provided for attachment to a wall and/or ceiling construction, and at least one mounting assembly (152-153; 252-253; 352 -353), provided for hanging a sliding panel (130; 230; 330) on the rail profile, such that the panel can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the rail profile, characterized in that each mounting assembly has a mounting bracket (152; 252; 352) and comprises at least one adjustment part (153; 253-254; 353), wherein the mounting bracket comprises an elongated body on which the following parts are provided: - at least one running wheel (151), with which the mounting bracket can be movably suspended from the rail profile, - a height adjustment mechanism (160-163), provided for adjusting the position of the adjustment part relative to the mounting bracket in height direction, and - a lifting protection (167) that can be releasably attached to the body of the mounting bracket; and wherein the adjustment part (153, 253-254; 353) ensures the connection of the sliding panel with the mounting bracket, such that the mounting bracket and the rail profile are universal parts for sliding panels of different types, weights and/or dimensions. 2. The rail system according to claim 1, wherein the lifting protection is provided at the top of the mounting bracket and virtually fills a gap between the mounting bracket and an upper edge of the rail profile. 3. The rail system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein each mounting bracket comprises at least two running wheels, wherein the running wheels are preferably located approximately symmetrically with respect to the center of the elongated body. 4. The rail system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting bracket further comprises a movable stop (156-158), provided for coming into contact with a brake or stop arranged in the rail profile and determining an end position of the sliding panel . The rail system according to claim 4, wherein the movable stop is designed as a set of at least two transverse bores (157, 158) in the elongated body, preferably substantially symmetrical with respect to the center of the body, and a stop pin (156 ) that is placed in one of these transverse bores. 6. The rail system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the height adjustment mechanism comprises a first and a second set of adjusting screws, each provided at an end of the elongated body. 7. The rail system according to claim 6, wherein each set comprises an adjustment screw for controlling the position of the adjustment part relative to the relevant end of the elongated body in height direction and a fixing screw for securing the position after adjustment. The rail system according to claim 7, wherein the adjusting screw and the fixing screw extend in the height direction of the elongated body, in reverse with respect to each other. 9. The rail system according to claim 8, wherein the adjusting screw and the fixing screw each extend in the height direction of the elongated body, in the opposite direction. The rail system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the rail system comprises a cover profile (124), releasably mountable on the rail profile and provided for closing a cavity in the rail profile into which the mounting assembly is moved during use. 11. The rail system according to claim 10, wherein the cover profile and the rail profile are together provided with a magnetic coupling for mounting the cover profile on the rail profile. 12. The rail system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the rail system comprises a plurality of different adapter parts for sliding panels of different types, weights and/or dimensions and wherein the mounting bracket is universal for each of these adapter parts. 13. A sliding panel system comprising at least one sliding panel and a rail system according to any of the preceding claims. The sliding panel system of claim 13, wherein the at least one adjustment part is a separate part that is attached to the sliding panel. The sliding panel system according to claim 13, wherein the at least one adjustment part is an integral part of the sliding panel. 16. The sliding panel system according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein at least one slot is provided at the top of the sliding panel for receiving an axle of a running wheel. The sliding panel system according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the sliding panel system further comprises a set of parts for forming a closure or seal between a sliding panel and a wall, the set comprising: - a closing profile (170), provided to be mounted between the panel and the wall and comprising on one side a swelling strip (171) for filling a gap between the profile and the wall and on the other side a brush element (172) for filling a gap between the profile and the sliding panel, - holders (173, 174), provided for mounting against the wall and for holding the closing profile, - a guide element (175-179), provided for mounting against the wall or on the floor under the BE2022/5752 sliding panel and provided for guiding an underside of the sliding element during the movement of the sliding element, such that it can be slid element remains in contact with the brush element. 18. The sliding panel system according to claim 17, wherein a lower holder for the closing profile and the guide element together form one part, wherein the guide element preferably abuts a lateral side of the holder. 19. The sliding panel system according to claim 17, wherein a lower holder for the closing profile and the guide element are also separate parts, wherein the lower holder is provided for mounting above a skirting board of the wall.