DE102018010372A1 - Grate locking device for a grate of a drainage channel and height-adjustable drainage channel - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a grate locking device (3) for a grate (4) of a drainage channel and a height-adjustable drainage channel with a grate that can be locked by such a grate locking device. The grate locking device (3) comprises: a housing (30) for insertion into at least one mesh of the grate (4), the housing (30) having a side recess (301); an actuating rocker (31) which is pivotably mounted in the housing (30) about a transverse axis (Q) and has a pressure section (32) on one side and a pull section (33) on the other side, the pull section (33) on an underside has an unlocking section (33a) and a locking section (33b); a locking rocker (35) pivotably mounted in the housing (30) about a height axis (H), which has a locking section (35b) and an unlocking section (35a) which, when the operating rocker (31) is pivoted, each with the locking section (33b) or the unlocking section (33a) of the actuating rocker (31) cooperate in such a way that a blocking section (36) of the locking rocker (35) for locking the grate (4) with the channel body (2) through the side recess (301) for engaging in a locking recess (70) of the channel body (2) or for unlocking the grate (4) from the locking recess (70) can be pivoted out.

Description

The invention relates to a grate locking device for a grate of a drainage channel and a drainage channel with a height adjustment device and a grate having such a grate locking device.

Drainage channels for patios, balconies, flat roofs or facades are known from the prior art and are frequently used for roofs and balconies, in particular roof terraces. In contrast to conventional linear drainage, the water is not discharged along the channel run in the longitudinal direction, but through drainage slots across the channel onto the roof surface. The water is fed to a drain via the closed roof seal.

Height-adjustable drainage channels are also known in principle. These are often made of metal. The height adjustments of conventional drainage channels often use adjustable feet, the length or height of which can be adjusted via interlocking threaded rods and threaded receptacles. The height adjustment of a drainage channel may be necessary in order to compensate for local unevenness in the subsurface or to adjust the top of the drainage channel, in particular an overlying grate, flush with the surrounding floor covering.

Known height-adjustable drainage channels have the disadvantage that they are complex to install and the height is difficult or inaccurate to adjust. In addition, gutter systems made of metal are expensive to manufacture and are limited in terms of design options.

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a height-adjustable drainage channel which is simple and quick to assemble and which is easily adjustable in height. In particular, the accuracy of the height adjustment is to be improved.

This object is achieved by a drainage channel according to claim 7.

• - ein sich entlang einer Verstellrichtung erstreckendes erstes Verstellelement, das im Stützkörper axial verschieblich gelagert ist und mindestens eine Auflagefläche für einen Rinnenkörper der Entwässerungsrinne aufweist,
• - ein relativ zum Stützkörper in der Verstellrichtung festgelegtes zweites Verstellelement,
• - ein Koppelelement, das zwischen einer Entkopplungsstellung, in der das erste Verstellelement und das zweite Verstellelement nicht miteinander gekoppelt sind, und einer Kopplungsstellung, in der das erste Verstellelement und das zweite Verstellelement miteinander gekoppelt sind, hin und her beweglich ist, wobei in der Koppelstellung das erste Verstellelement und das zweite Verstellelement über das Kopplungselement als Getriebe, insbesondere als Schraubgetriebe, zusammenwirken, insbesondere zur axialen Feinverstellung des ersten Verstellelements.

Also described is a height adjustment device for a drainage channel, in particular for the drainage of facades or terraces, comprising a support body, in particular made of plastic, and at least one adjustment unit, the adjustment unit comprising:

• a first adjustment element extending along an adjustment direction, which is axially displaceably mounted in the support body and has at least one contact surface for a channel body of the drainage channel,
• a second adjustment element fixed in the adjustment direction relative to the support body,
• - A coupling element, which is movable back and forth between a decoupling position in which the first adjusting element and the second adjusting element are not coupled to one another and a coupling position in which the first adjusting element and the second adjusting element are coupled to one another, in the coupling position the first adjusting element and the second adjusting element interact via the coupling element as a gear, in particular as a screw gear, in particular for the axial fine adjustment of the first adjusting element.

One idea is to propose a height adjustment device for drainage channels that enables rough adjustment and fine adjustment of the height of the drainage channel. Accordingly, when the coupling element is in a decoupling position, a rough height adjustment (rough adjustment) can take place and, when the coupling element is in a coupling position, a finer height adjustment (fine adjustment or readjustment) can be carried out. In particular, in a first step, the height adjustment device is (manually) height-adjustable (can be lowered or raised) by (direct) force acting on the channel body, the first adjustment element being axially displaced. In a second step, a more precise (finer) height adjustment can be achieved by actuating the adjustment unit via a gear. The direction of adjustment can be understood as a height direction of the drainage channel, in particular a direction (vertical) up or down.

The fine adjustment takes place in particular via a transmission in which the first and the second adjustment element are kinematically coupled to one another via the coupling element. The first and the second adjusting element as well as the coupling element can have gear means such as threads or toothings which in particular mesh with one another. In particular, the first and the second adjustment element are supported against one another via the coupling element in the coupling position in the adjustment direction (axially). The first and the second adjusting element together with the coupling element in the coupling position form in particular a screw drive. In particular, the transmission converts a rotational movement of an adjusting element into an (axial) linear movement of the other or the same adjusting element.

A height adjustment device described has the advantage that it can be easily connected to a channel body, in particular in which the channel body is attached to the height adjustment device (from above) is put on. In addition, a simple and precise height adjustment is possible in a two-stage adjustment process (rough adjustment and fine adjustment).

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, the first adjustment element and / or the second adjustment element are rotatably mounted in the support body, in particular about longitudinal axes extending in the adjustment direction. As a result, the adjusting unit can be actuated via a rotary movement of the first and / or second adjusting element, for example by means of a screwdriver by the fitter.

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, the coupling element has first gear means, in particular an internal thread, and the first adjustment element or the second adjustment element has second gear means, in particular an external thread, with the first gear means and second gear means engaging in one another in the coupling position. In addition to threads, gear means can also use gears.

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, the coupling element is made in one piece with the first adjustment element or the second adjustment element, in particular as a radial projection which has an internal thread at least in sections on a threaded surface. The thread surface can be in the form of a half nut or by any peripheral section of a thread. In a one-piece design, the coupling element can be moved from the coupling position into the decoupling position and vice versa by movement (actuation), in particular twisting, of the first or second adjustment element.

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, the support body forms a receiving structure which extends in the adjustment direction and in which the adjustment unit is received, the receiving structure in particular forming a longitudinal guide for the first adjustment element. The receiving structure in particular forms a cylindrical cavity into which the first and the second adjusting element (from above) can be inserted. A receiving structure can be molded onto a support body made of plastic, or it can be attached as a separate component to a base plate of the support body, in particular inserted therein.

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, the first adjustment element has a first longitudinal groove for locking the coupling element in the coupling position and preferably a second longitudinal groove for locking the coupling element in the decoupling position, the receiving structure in particular a latching projection for engaging in the first longitudinal groove or second longitudinal groove having. A lock can be understood to mean an anti-twist device that can be released against a resistance that can be overcome (by rotating the adjusting element). The first longitudinal groove has the advantage that the first adjustment element is held in a defined decoupled (free) position during the height adjustment and does not hinder the height adjustment process (rough adjustment). The second longitudinal groove has the advantage that the coupling element is held firmly in the coupling position in order to ensure that the gear means interact. Longitudinal notes prevent the first adjustment element from being inadvertently rotated relative to the receiving structure. The locking projection can be designed as a rib, in particular as a bendable longitudinal rib.

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, the second adjustment element has a circumferential groove, in which, in particular, an at least partially circumferential collar section formed by the receiving structure engages. The second adjusting element is axially fixed via a circumferential groove, but is rotatably mounted in the receiving structure about its longitudinal axis. The collar section is in particular an inwardly projecting edge of the receiving structure.

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, the first adjustment element and / or the second adjustment element has an engagement profile at the end for rotating the first or second adjustment element, in particular from the side of the channel body. The first and / or second adjustment element can be rotated through the engagement profile, for example a transverse slot, hexagon socket, square or the like, in particular from above about the respective longitudinal axis.

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, the support body has two opposing, in particular identically designed, receiving structures, in each of which an adjusting unit is accommodated. In particular, the height adjustment device is constructed point-symmetrically to a center point of the support element, the adjustment units in particular being constructed identically. As a result, a height adjustment device can be mounted on a channel body in both possible transverse orientations.

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, at least one spring acting in the adjustment direction, in particular helical spring, is accommodated in the support body, which is preferably connected to a base plate of the support body by means of locking lugs, in particular for Supporting the channel body while the coupling element is in the decoupling position. A spring causes the underside of the channel body to be supported by the spring force during the rough adjustment. When the coupling element is in the uncoupled position or when the adjustment unit is set to a sufficiently low height, the channel body can (manually) be pressed against the spring force in the direction of the support body into a desired height position (rough adjustment). This enables a simplified installation of the gutter system, since the fitter, especially when aligning the entire gutter strand, does not have to lift the entire gutter strand (several interconnected gutter bodies) against gravity, but only slightly (manually) push the gutter strand down due to the spring forces to achieve the rough adjustment. This is a significant relief for the fitter on the construction site. The fitter can use an adjacent floor covering (e.g. slabs or tiles) by placing an alignment tool (ruler, wooden slat, etc.) as a height stop for the rough adjustment of the channel run. The required height (fine) can be set using the height adjustment device.

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, the first adjustment element has at an upper end at least one fastening element, in particular latching elements, for releasable, preferably non-rotating connection to the channel body, in particular the edge of a through opening of the receiving dome of the channel body. Fastening elements are preferably provided on both sides, which are in particular in the form of clip connectors (beveled at the top).

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, the support body has lateral guide columns for receiving in corresponding guide receptacles of the channel body, the guide columns in particular having latching lugs for releasable latching with corresponding openings (latching openings) in the channel body. The locking lugs allow the height adjustment device to be fixed to the channel body despite the spring force acting, for example for transport.

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, a base plate of the support body has receiving openings for coupling, preferably latching, of elevation elements on the underside of the support body. Additional elevation elements achieve height adjustability by defined height levels that exceed the adjustment range of the height adjustment device.

In an advantageous development of the height adjustment device, at least one elevation element, optionally a plurality of elevation elements stacked one above the other, is / are coupled to the underside of the support body. Such an embodiment enables a large height adjustment of a drainage channel. In particular, one elevation element each has at least one, preferably conically shaped, support element. In addition, at least one latching element can be provided that can be connected in one piece to a support element. (Vertical) forces acting on the support body in the subsurface can be dissipated via support elements, while latching elements prevent the elevation element or the support body above it from being lifted off. The crash elements have the function of spacers that specify a defined height difference.

The stated object is also achieved in particular by a drainage channel, in particular for the drainage of facades or patios, comprising a channel body, in particular made of plastic, which forms at least one receiving dome open towards the underside of the channel body, and a height adjustment device described, the adjustment unit of the height adjustment device, in particular a receiving structure of the support body, in which the receiving dome is received and the channel body can be supported on the at least one support surface of the first adjusting element, a grate being inserted into the channel body, with at least one grate locking device (described below) according to the invention being used on a grate side, wherein and on the other grate side in particular at least one locking hook of the grate engages in a locking recess of the channel body. By installing the grate locking devices according to the invention on only one side, the grate can be automatically lifted on one side.

A receiving dome can be understood to mean a cavity that is open on one side. Recording domes can be integrated, preferably molded, in a predetermined grid, in particular on both sides of the channel. The channel body of a drainage channel according to the invention, in particular a facade channel, can either be used with a fixed overall height, or can be made height-adjustable (in sections) by (locally) attaching height-adjusting devices according to the invention. In particular, a height adjustment device does not have to be accommodated in every receiving dome or in each pair of opposing receiving domes.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the receiving dome has a through opening for actuating the adjusting unit, in particular by turning the first adjustment element and / or the second adjustment element. The through opening in particular enables access (from above) to the engagement profiles of the first and / or second adjustment elements, in particular in order to actuate them by means of a screwdriver.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the channel body has guide receptacles on the underside for receiving corresponding guide columns of the support body of the height adjustment device. In particular, the channel body has openings for immersing corresponding locking lugs of the guide columns. In addition, the openings can be used to increase the adjustment path and / or to avoid collisions between the channel body and the height adjustment device.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the channel body has spring receptacles on the underside for receiving upper ends of the springs accommodated in the support body. As a result, springs are loaded as axially as possible during the rough adjustment.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the channel body has a plurality of drain slots, in particular running in a transverse direction of the channel body, which are separated from one another via breakable material webs of the channel body, the material webs in particular having material thinnings at the web ends. Material thinning can be designed as tapers or local cross-section thinning and serve to form predetermined breaking points (separable material webs). By breaking out material webs, several drainage slots can be connected to a (larger) opening, for example to enable the connection of a (lateral) puncture channel to the channel body.

In addition, knock-out areas can be provided in the channel bottom, which enable the channel to be connected to local drainage pipes. Such stripping areas can also be provided by material thinning or separable material webs. For example, an eccentric plug-in connector can be used to connect a tube to the channel body in order to connect a tube to the channel body.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the channel body has sliding / latching devices on the end face for connection to an adjacent channel body, in particular latching lugs oriented downwards or in the longitudinal direction of the channel body for engaging in corresponding recesses in the channel body arranged adjacent. Such sliding / locking devices serve to compensate for temperature and material-related linear expansion of channels. In this way, stresses between two channel bodies of a channel strand can be absorbed or avoided. In particular in the case of a large number of channel bodies arranged one behind the other (channel run), the temperature-related linear expansions add up and can lead to faults in the channel run. This can lead to failure of the entire gutter system. A sliding / latching device enables a defined zero position, from which movements in both directions are possible. A channel body can be locked from above and / or in the longitudinal direction with an adjacent channel body.

A plurality of receptacles for threaded nuts can be arranged on the underside of the channel body. The recordings have an opening through which screws can be inserted. A grate can be screwed to the channel body using the screws.

In an advantageous development of the invention, a height-adjustable end wall is attached to an end face of the channel body, the end wall being in particular made of two parts, in particular a first end wall part being fixedly connected to the first end wall part and being height-adjustable via elongated holes. A first end wall part can be connected to the channel body in particular via clamping elements or a clamping connection. A height-adjustable end wall can have a supporting effect in order to ensure the load-bearing capacity of the channel body at the channel end, in particular when the channel is cut to any desired length. A height-adjustable end wall can preferably be plugged onto a channel end, in particular via (lateral) clamping elements. A height-adjustable end wall is provided in a (continuous) channel run, in particular only at one or both ends of the channel run. The front wall can act as a support foot at any position, especially after shortening (cutting) the channel body.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the channel body forms opposite channel frames, each of which forms spring elements that extend toward the interior of the channel body. The grate can be centered by such spring elements, wherein in particular an approximately the same gap dimension is achieved on both sides of the gutter. In this respect, the spring elements can act as grate centering.

In an advantageous development of the invention, a channel frame has a locking recess, which is for an engagement of a Blocking portion of a grate locking device inserted into a grate is formed. In the area of the channel bottom, additional receiving devices can be provided for receiving a grate lock, in particular receiving openings for threaded nuts, via which a grate can be screwed to the channel body.

A connection adapter, preferably made of sheet metal, can be fixed to the channel body for the connection of further accessories, such as a reveal drainage element. This connection adapter is attached to the channel body in particular via a positive connection.

1. a) Aufsetzen eines Rinnenkörpers auf eine Höhenverstellvorrichtung, insbesondere eine erfindungsgemäße Höhenverstellvorrichtung, wobei die Höhenverstellvorrichtung einen Stützkörper und mindestens eine Verstelleinheit mit einem sich entlang einer Verstellrichtung erstreckenden ersten Verstellelement, das im Stützkörper axial verschieblich gelagert ist, und einem relativ zum Stützkörper in der Verstellrichtung festgelegten zweiten Verstellelement aufweist;
2. b) Grobverstellung der Höhe des Rinnenkörpers während sich ein Koppelelement in einer Entkopplungsstellung befindet, in der das erste Verstellelement und das zweite Verstellelement nicht miteinander gekoppelt sind;
3. c) Bewegen des Koppelelements von der Entkopplungsstellung in eine Kopplungsstellung, in der das erste Verstellelement und das zweite Verstellelement über das Kopplungselement als Getriebe, insbesondere als Schraubgetriebe, zusammenwirken, insbesondere durch Verdrehen des ersten Verstellelements oder des zweiten Verstellelements;
4. d) Feinverstellung der Höhe des Rinnenkörpers während sich ein Koppelelement in der Kopplungsstellung befindet durch Betätigen der Verstelleinheit, insbesondere durch Drehen des ersten Verstellelements oder des zweiten Verstellelements.

Also described is a method for adjusting the height of a drainage channel, in particular a drainage channel according to the invention, comprising the following steps:

1. a) Placing a channel body on a height adjustment device, in particular a height adjustment device according to the invention, the height adjustment device comprising a support body and at least one adjustment unit with a first adjustment element which extends along an adjustment direction and is axially displaceably mounted in the support body and one which is fixed in the adjustment direction relative to the support body has second adjusting element;
2. b) rough adjustment of the height of the channel body while a coupling element is in a decoupling position in which the first adjustment element and the second adjustment element are not coupled to one another;
3. c) moving the coupling element from the decoupling position into a coupling position in which the first adjusting element and the second adjusting element interact via the coupling element as a gear, in particular as a screw gear, in particular by rotating the first adjusting element or the second adjusting element;
4. d) Fine adjustment of the height of the channel body while a coupling element is in the coupling position by actuating the adjusting unit, in particular by rotating the first adjusting element or the second adjusting element.

The method has advantages similar to those already described in connection with the described height adjustment device and the drainage channel according to the invention. The method can implement some or all of the procedural features that have been described in connection with the height adjustment device and the drainage channel.

An object of the invention is to provide a grate locking device which, on the one hand, prevents the grate from being inadvertently lifted out of the channel body and, on the other hand, enables the grate to be lifted out easily if this is intended.

This object is achieved by a grate locking device according to claim 1.

• - ein Gehäuse zum Einsetzen in mindestens eine Masche des Rosts, wobei das Gehäuse eine Seitenausnehmung aufweist;
• - eine in dem Gehäuse um eine Querachse schwenkbar gelagerte Betätigungswippe, die auf einer Seite einen Druckabschnitt und auf der anderen Seite einen Zugabschnitt aufweist, wobei der Druckabschnitt an einer Unterseite einen Abstützhebel zum Abstützen der Betätigungswippe gegen einen Rinnenkörper ausbildet und der Zugabschnitt an einer Unterseite einen Entriegelungsabschnitt und einen Verriegelungsabschnitt aufweist;
• - eine in dem Gehäuse um eine Höhenachse schwenkbar gelagerte Verriegelungswippe, die einen Verriegelungsabschnitt und einen Entriegelungsabschnitt aufweist, die bei Verschwenkung der Betätigungswippe jeweils mit dem Verriegelungsabschnitt bzw. dem Entriegelungsabschnitt der Betätigungswippe derart zusammenwirken, dass ein Blockierabschnitt der Verriegelungswippe zur Verriegelung des Rosts mit dem Rinnenkörper durch die Seitenausnehmung hindurch zum Eingriff in eine Verriegelungsausnehmung des Rinnenkörpers hinein bzw. zur Entriegelung des Rosts aus der Verriegelungsausnehmung heraus verschwenkbar ist.

In particular, the object is achieved by a grate locking device for a grate of a drainage channel, comprising

• a housing for insertion into at least one mesh of the grate, the housing having a side recess;
• - An operating rocker pivotally mounted in the housing about a transverse axis, which has a pressure section on one side and a pull section on the other side, the pressure section forming a support lever on a lower side for supporting the operating rocker against a channel body and the pull section on a lower side Unlocking section and a locking section;
• - A locking rocker pivotally mounted in the housing about a vertical axis, which has a locking section and an unlocking section, which each cooperate with the locking section or the unlocking section of the operating rocker when the operating rocker is pivoted such that a blocking section of the locking rocker for locking the grate with the channel body through the side recess for engaging in a locking recess of the channel body or for unlocking the grate out of the locking recess.

The components of the grate locking device, in particular the housing, the operating rocker and the locking rocker, can be made of plastic. The grate locking device is particularly suitable for use in stainless steel or galvanized steel mesh gratings.

A grate locking device according to the invention has the advantage that the grate lifts up automatically (automatically) from the channel body when it is unlocked, in particular by means of a support via the support lever. If grate locking devices according to the invention (only) are provided on one side of a drainage channel, the grate automatically rises on this side when unlocked and can be easily removed from the channel body. In addition, the Raising a grate due to dirt or otherwise jammed with the channel body also increases the risk of also lifting the channel body, since the channel body is typically not fixed on the substrate. This can be prevented by automatically lifting the grate during unlocking by means of a grate locking device according to the invention.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the unlocking section and the locking section each have oppositely aligned beveled contact surfaces. In particular, the contact surfaces slide along the locking or unlocking sections of the actuating rocker when locking and unlocking.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the housing has a receiving slot that is open towards the underside for a support rod of the grate. The grate locking device is held (in the height direction) by the support rod (lattice beam) accommodated in the receiving slot.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the support lever forms a grate lifting surface which is designed to engage under a support rod received in the receiving slot when the actuating rocker is pivoted in order to unlock the grate. In this way, the support rod is at least partially enclosed by the grate locking device. When the grate is raised by pulling on the pull section of the operating rocker (in the fully unlocked state), the grate is also lifted.

In an advantageous development of the invention, an upper side of the pressure section and the pulling section does not project beyond the upper side of the grate in a locked state, and is in particular flush with the upper side of the grate.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the support lever forms a curved, in particular convex, support surface for support against the channel body. This results in a steady or even lever movement of the grate.

The unlocking and locking sections are in particular designed as projections or as pins. The unlocking and the locking section of the actuating rocker are preferably formed in one plane, in particular essentially oriented perpendicular to one another. The actuating rocker is in particular rotatably mounted on both sides in, preferably identically designed, housing halves. The locking rocker is preferably clipped onto a strut running in the vertical direction, which in particular delimits or divides the side recess.

• 1A eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer beschriebenen Höhenverstellvorrichtung;
• 1B die Ausführungsform nach 1A in einer Schnittansicht;
• 2A eine Detailansicht der Ausführungsform nach 1A, wobei sich das Koppelelement zur Feineinstellung der Höhe in der Kopplungsstellung befindet;
• 2B eine Detailansicht der Ausführungsform nach 1A, wobei sich das Koppelelement zur Grobeinstellung der Höhe in der Entkopplungsstellung befindet;
• 3A eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer beschriebenen Höhenverstellvorrichtung mit zwei angekoppelten Erhöhu ngselementen;
• 3B die Ausführungsform nach 3A in einer Schnittansicht;
• 4 eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Entwässerungsrinne;
• 5A eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Entwässerungsrinne in einer Querschnittansicht;
• 5B eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Entwässerungsrinne mit einem eingelegten Rost in einer Querschnittansicht durch die Verstelleinheiten;
• 6A eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Entwässerungsrinne mit einer höhenverstellbaren Stirnwand in einer Detailansicht;
• 6B die Ausführungsform nach 6A in einer Längsschnittansicht;
• 7A eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Entwässerungsrinne mit einem Anschlussadapter;
• 7B die Ausführungsform nach 7A in einer ersten Detailansicht;
• 7C die Ausführungsform nach 7A in einer zweiten Detailansicht;
• 8 eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Entwässerungsrinne mit einem Rost und einer erfindungsgemäßen Rostverriegelungsvorrichtung;
• 9 eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Rostverriegelungsvorrichtung im Verriegelungszustand in einer perspektivischen Ansicht;
• 10A die Ausführungsform nach 9 im Entriegelungszustand;
• 10B die Ausführungsform nach 9 in einer Rückansicht mit ausgeblendeter Gehäuserückwand;
• 11 die Ausführungsform nach 9 in einer perspektivischen Unteransicht mit ausgeblendeter Gehäuserückwand;
• 12A die Ausführungsform nach 9 im Entriegelungszustand in einer Detailansicht;
• 12B die Ausführungsform nach 9 im Verriegelungszustand in einer Detailansicht;
• 13 eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Entwässerungsrinne mit einem einseitig angehobenen Rost und einer erfindungsgemäßen Rostverriegelungsvorrichtung im Entriegelungszustand;
• 14A eine schematische Darstellung eines Rinnenkörpers einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Entwässerungsrinne in einer Unteransicht;
• 14B der eines Rinnenkörper nach 14A in einer Längsschnittansicht.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Here show:

• 1A is a schematic representation of an embodiment of a height adjustment device described;
• 1B the embodiment according to 1A in a sectional view;
• 2A a detailed view of the embodiment 1A , wherein the coupling element for fine adjustment of the height is in the coupling position;
• 2 B a detailed view of the embodiment 1A , wherein the coupling element for rough adjustment of the height is in the decoupling position;
• 3A is a schematic representation of an embodiment of a described height adjustment device with two coupled increase elements;
• 3B the embodiment according to 3A in a sectional view;
• 4th a schematic representation of an embodiment of a drainage channel according to the invention;
• 5A a schematic representation of an embodiment of a drainage channel according to the invention in a cross-sectional view;
• 5B a schematic representation of an embodiment of a drainage channel according to the invention with an inserted grate in a cross-sectional view through the adjustment units;
• 6A a schematic representation of an embodiment of a drainage channel according to the invention with a height-adjustable end wall in a detailed view;
• 6B the embodiment according to 6A in a longitudinal sectional view;
• 7A is a schematic representation of an embodiment of a drainage channel according to the invention with a connection adapter;
• 7B the embodiment according to 7A in a first detailed view;
• 7C the embodiment according to 7A in a second detailed view;
• 8th a schematic representation of an embodiment of a drainage channel according to the invention with a grate and a grate locking device according to the invention;
• 9 a schematic representation of an embodiment of a grate locking device according to the invention in the locked state in a perspective view;
• 10A the embodiment according to 9 in the unlocked state;
• 10B the embodiment according to 9 in a rear view with the rear wall of the housing hidden;
• 11 the embodiment according to 9 in a perspective bottom view with the rear wall of the housing hidden;
• 12A the embodiment according to 9 in the unlocked state in a detailed view;
• 12B the embodiment according to 9 in the locked state in a detailed view;
• 13 a schematic representation of an embodiment of a drainage channel according to the invention with a grate raised on one side and a grate locking device according to the invention in the unlocked state;
• 14A a schematic representation of a channel body of an embodiment of a drainage channel according to the invention in a bottom view;
• 14B that of a gutter body 14A in a longitudinal sectional view.

In the following description of the invention, the same reference numerals are used for identical and identically acting elements.

The 1A , 1B , 2A and 2 B show a height adjustment device 1 that have a support body 10th made of plastic and two adjustment units arranged on both sides 80 having. The direction of adjustment V runs in the height direction of the height adjustment device 1 or a drainage channel 100 (see e.g. 4th ). Every adjustment unit 80 is in an admission structure 12th of the support body 10th recorded and has a first adjusting element 21 , a second adjustment element 22 and a coupling element 23 on. The first adjustment element 21 has two contact surfaces on an upper side 210 for a gutter body 2nd on. In a base plate 11 of the support body 10th are feathers 14 added, which are designed here as coil springs. At the corners of the base plate 11 are four pillars 13 provided the one on the height adjustment device 1 attached gutter body 2nd run lengthways and crossways (column guide), allowing a certain play. The pillars 13 have curved abutment surfaces 18th on whose shape is at the bottom of the gutter body 2nd is adjusted. Over in openings 56 of the gutter body 2nd engaging detents 16 is the gutter body 2nd against the spring force of the springs 14 detachable with the support body 10th connectable. In the base plate 11 are intake openings 17th for coupling additional elevation elements 40 (please refer 3A and 3B) intended.

A height adjustment of a channel body 2nd a drainage channel 100 is through the height adjustment device 1 one after the other in two steps, with a rough adjustment in a first step and a fine adjustment in a second step. The first adjustment element 21 , the second adjustment element 22 and the coupling element 23 act as a transmission 20th for fine adjustment, the function of which is described below.

The first adjustment element 21 is in the reception structure 12th of the support body 10th used and along the direction of adjustment V axially displaceable in the receiving structure 12th stored. A coupling element 23 is in the form of a radial projection with the first adjusting element 21 connected in one piece. The coupling element 23 points to a threaded surface 231 an internal thread, the first gear 24th represents. The second adjustment element 22 is designed as a screw with an external thread, the second gear 25th represents. The second adjustment element 22 is in the correspondingly shaped receiving structure 12th plugged in. The first adjustment element has in its upper region 21 a circumferential groove 221 on that in a corresponding collar section 121 the reception structure 12th intervenes. In this way, the second adjustment element 22 (Screw) axially fixed, but rotatably mounted, ie the screw does not turn up or down despite rotation, despite its thread pitch (adjustment direction V ), but remains axially stationary. The first and the second adjustment element 21 respectively. 22 are over the coupling element 23 can be brought into engagement with one another, so that the adjusting elements 21 , 22 direction of adjustment V Support (axially) against each other and are kinematically coupled with each other via the formed screw drive. Rotation of the second adjusting element causes a translational axial displacement of the first adjusting element in the coupling position 21 in the direction of adjustment V .

The adjustment element 21 is rotatable between a coupling and a decoupling position, which in the 2A respectively. 2 B are posed. The adjustment element 21 has two longitudinally parallel grooves, namely the first longitudinal groove 211 and the second longitudinal groove 212 on. The reception structure 12th forms one corresponding locking projection 122 from, here designed as a longitudinal rib, at least partially in the first longitudinal groove 211 or the second longitudinal groove 212 can intervene. This intervention does not achieve a fixed fixation, but only creates a resistance that can be overcome. By engaging the second longitudinal groove 212 becomes the first adjustment element 21 when adjusting the height of the channel body 2nd held in a defined decoupling position and does not interfere with the height adjustment process (rough adjustment). By engaging the first longitudinal groove 211 becomes an adjusting element 21 when turning the second adjustment element 22 (Screw for fine adjustment) held securely in position during fine height adjustment. The fine adjustment of the height level of the channel body 2nd takes place via the rotation of the second adjusting element 22 , which is an axial fine displacement of the first adjusting element 21 causes. The gutter body 2nd lies with the underside on the support surface 210 on. The first adjustment element 21 and the second adjustment element 22 are positively coupled to each other in the coupling position and act together as a gear (screw drive). In the coupling position, positive locking also prevents the first and / or second adjusting element 21 respectively. 22 get lost during transportation.

The feathers 14 are over latches 19th with the base plate 11 connected and lift the gutter body 2nd in the decoupling position of the coupling element 23 to a maximum height position. Pressing down the channel body 2nd takes place, for example, through the muscular strength of the mechanic. This rough positioning (rough adjustment) is achieved by locking the first locking element 21 by rotating the coupling element 23 secured in the coupling position. Then the fine adjustment is made to the desired height level at least to the millimeter. The first adjustment element 21 has fasteners in its upper area 213 for connection to the channel body 2nd on. This connection hinders a rotation of the first adjusting element 21 Not.

Around a drainage channel 100 in their total height around the adjustment range of the adjustment unit 80 To be able to expand further, one or more elevation elements can be used 40 under the base plate 11 the height adjustment device 1 lock in as in 3A and 3B posed. The base plate 11 of the support body 10th has receiving openings 17th Coupling of crash elements 41 on. In addition there are locking elements 42 provided in the lateral recesses of the receiving openings 17th intervention. Elevation elements 40 have four conical support elements 41 on that from the gutter body 2nd Forward the recorded loads directly to the underground. In the embodiment according to 3A and 3B are two stacked elevation elements 40 with the support body 10th connected.

4th shows a drainage channel according to the invention 100 with a gutter body 2nd made of plastic, in which several related to the 1A to 2 B described height adjustment devices 1 are included.

The gutter body 2nd forms several recording domes spaced apart from one another in a grid 53 out to the bottom of the gutter body 2nd are open. The recording domes 53 are each for one adjustment unit 80 or a recording structure 12th intended. Below the gutter frames 57 are leadership recordings 55 to accommodate the guide pillars 13 the height adjustment device 1 intended. Additionally are on the bottom of the gutter body 2nd Recordings for the feathers 14 intended. In the channel frames 57 are spring elements on both sides 59 in the form of inwardly projecting plastic leaf springs for centering an insertable grate 4th arranged.

A height adjustment device 1 can be provided by the customer in a prefabricated recording dome 53 be introduced. Alternatively, the drainage channel 100 can be delivered to the construction site fully pre-assembled. This makes it possible to provide a corresponding number of height adjustment devices in FIG. 1 for different loads in order to meet the required load requirements or to be able to react to changed load requirements. About the use of snap or clip connections in the form of the latches 16 can the height adjustment device 1 from the gutter body 2nd be solved and into another pair of recording domes 53 be used. This cuts the drainage channel to length 100 possible on the construction site to adapt it to the local conditions.

Through the through openings 54 on the top of the recording domes 53 in a grate support surface 75 of the gutter body 2nd are the second adjustment element 22 and the first adjustment element 21 , in particular their engagement profiles formed at the end 26 , accessible with a screwdriver. By turning the first adjustment element 21 can be adjusted 80 switch between the coupling and decoupling positions, in which the axial mobility of the first adjustment element 21 for coarse height adjustment or presetting is blocked or released. By turning the second adjustment element 22 a fine height adjustment or readjustment can be achieved.

In 5A is a section of the channel body 2nd with transverse drain slots 51 shown over breakaway webs 52 are separated from each other. The material bars 52 show material thinning at the web ends 50 to define the predetermined breaking points. By breaking out individual material bars 52 may have an enlarged opening in the channel body 2nd be created to connect additional components. In the gutter floor 58 are additional circular stripping aids for connecting the channel body 2nd provided to local drainage pipes.

5B illustrates the functionality of the height adjustment device already described 1 associated with a gutter body 2nd and a grate inserted in it 4th .

In the 6A and 6B is a drainage channel 100 with a height-adjustable front wall 60 represented from sheet metal. The two-part front wall 60 has a first end wall part 61 and a second end wall part 62 with oblong holes 63 on, with both end wall parts 61 , 62 are manufactured as sheet metal parts and via screw connections 64 are interconnected. To ensure the load-bearing capacity at the end of the channel when the channel body is cut to length 2nd the height-adjustable end wall can be placed anywhere 60 with support. The front wall part 61 is about clamping elements 65 fixed at the cut point of the gutter. The second end wall part 62 has an L-shape and supports the first end wall part 61 . Over the slots 63 can be the height of the bulkhead 60 when loosening the screw connections 64 can be changed continuously. If the gutter body 2nd without height adjustment device 1 only the first end wall part is used 61 to use. When using elevation elements 40 can the second end wall part shown 62 be replaced by a longer L-plate to support the channel body 2nd ensure.

In the 7A , 7B and 7C is a connection adapter 71 shown from sheet metal, which is used to connect other accessories, such as a reveal drain element. The connection adapter 71 has an adapter opening 74 on and is via a positive connection, namely on the gutter body 2nd molded support pins 72 and guide tabs 73 , on the channel body 2nd attached.

In the 8th to 13 is a grate locking device according to the invention 3rd made of plastic for a grate 4th a drainage channel 100 provided, the functioning of which is described below. The rust locking device 3rd is from above in the grate between two meshes of a grate 4th made of steel. The grate locking device is activated by locking hooks 3rd form-fitting on a support rod 90 and / or filler rod of the grate 4th fixed. The grate locking device does not protrude up or down from the grate when closed 4th forth.

The rust locking device 3rd consists of a housing 30th with two identical housing halves, the operating rocker 31 and the locking rocker 35 . The housing 30th has a side recess 301 on, by the blocking section in the locked state 36 protrudes sideways and into a locking recess 70 in the channel frame 57 dips or engages in them. The shape of the operating rocker 31 prevents the locking rocker 35 twisted and the blocking section 36 in the rust 4th emotional. Per meter of rust 4th are typically one-sided two grate locking device 3rd installed. On the opposite side of the grate, immovable locking hooks or locking lugs protrude from the grate, which in corresponding locking recesses 70 of the gutter body 2nd protrude into it. This is the rust 4th secured against unintentional lifting.

The operating rocker 31 is about a transverse axis Q in the housing 30th pivotally mounted and has a pressure section on one side 32 and on the other side a train section 33 on. The printing section 32 has a support lever on the underside 34 on to stand against the gutter body 2nd to be able to support when the operating rocker 31 for levering out the grate 4th from the gutter body 2nd is operated. The train section 33 forms an unlocking section on the underside 33a and a locking section 33b out. The locking rocker 35 is about the height axis H in the housing 30th pivoted and has a locking portion 35b and an unlocking section 35a on. When the operating rocker is swiveled 31 the locking section acts to lock 33b the operating rocker 31 with the locking section 35b the locking rocker 35 together. When the operating rocker is swiveled 31 the unlocking section acts to unlock 33a the operating rocker 31 with the unlocking section 35a the locking rocker 35 together. The locking section engages in the locked state 36 the locking rocker 35 through the side recess 301 and the side recess 91 of rust 4th through into a locking recess 70 of the gutter body 2nd and prevents the grate from lifting out 4th from the gutter body 2nd . The bevelled and oppositely aligned contact surfaces 37a and 37b the locking rocker 35 act smoothly at the contact points with the unlocking section 33a or the locking section 33b the operating rocker 31 together, each around an opposite pivoting direction of the locking rocker 35 to create.

The housing 30th has a receiving slot that is open at the bottom 38 to hold a support rod 90 of rust 4th on. The support lever 34 forms a grate lifting surface 39a off when the rocker is swiveled 31 through the slot 38 pivoted and the in the slot 38 recorded support rod 90 in this way engages under or encloses. In this way, the rust can be unlocked 4th via the grate locking device 3rd from the gutter body 2nd be excavated.

If the operating rocker 31 by pressing the print section 32 and then pulling on the train section 33 the locking rocker turns, which is only possible in one direction 35 so that the blocking section 36 in the rust 4th emotional. As in the 12A turned off, the blocking locking section 33b moved away and the unlocking section 33a the operating rocker 31 presses against the obliquely shaped contact surface 37a of the unlocking section 35a the locking rocker 35 what to the in 12A shown pivotal movement leads. This becomes the blocking section 36 from the locking recess 70 moved out, causing the rust 4th is no longer secured against lifting.

If the operating rocker 31 by pulling on the train section 33 the support lever is pressed 34 with the arched support surface 39b against the grate contact surface 75 of the gutter body 2nd and lifts the grate 4th out of the gutter on one side, as in 13 shown. The open or unlocked position of the grate locking device 3rd is in the 10A and 10B shown. An advantage of lifting the grate on one side 4th is that the rust 4th can also be found at installation locations where, for example, the facade partially overhangs a gutter inside. The rust 4th can be done by pulling the rocker switch 31 , more precisely at the train section 33 , from the gutter body 2nd be lifted. The grate lifting surface engages 39a a rib of the operating rocker 31 under the support rod 90 , thereby releasing the grate locking device 3rd from the rust 4th is prevented by the force of the lifting process.

If the rust 4th with the grate locking device 3rd in the channel body 2nd is inserted and the operating rocker 31 is rotated in the opposite direction to the previously described rotational movement, the grate automatically lowers on the grate support surface 75 of the gutter body 2nd . The rocker switch presses 31 at the end of the rotation on an inclined contact surface 37b the locking rocker 35 , causing the locking rocker 35 moved back to the locking position. The blocking section engages at the end of the rotational movement 36 in the locking recess 70 the gutter frame 57 and secures the rust 4th against digging.

The rotational movements and the contact points (see circles) when unlocking ( 12A) and when locking ( 12B) are shown in the drawing.

In the 14A and 14B is the underside of the channel body 2nd shown. They are spring recordings 78 for receiving upper ends of the in the support body 10th recorded feathers 14 as well as receiving openings 77 shown for threaded nuts. In the opening 77 screws can be inserted around the grate 4th with the gutter body 2nd to screw. On gutter body 2nd are sliding / locking devices at the ends 76 for connecting adjacent channel bodies 2nd for a channel run and for length compensation of temperature-related changes in length.

Reference list

1

Height adjustment device

2nd

Channel body

3rd

Rust locking device

4th

rust

10th

Support body

11

Base plate

12th

Reception structure

13

Guide pillar

14

feather

16

Latch

17th

Receiving opening

18th

Stop surface

19th

Latch

20th

transmission

21

first adjustment element

22

second adjustment element

23

Coupling element

24th

first gear, esp. internal thread

25th

second gear, esp. external thread

26

Intervention profile

30th

casing

31

Rocker switch

32

Printing section

33

Train section

33a

Unlocking section

33b

Locking section

34

Support lever

35

Locking rocker

35a

Unlocking section

35b

Locking section

36

Blocking section

37a

Contact area

37b

Contact area

38

Slot

39a

Rust lifting surface

39b

Support surface

40

Elevation element

41

Support element

42

Locking element

50

Material thinning

51

Drain slot

52

Material web

53

Recording dome

54

Through opening

55

Leadership

56

opening

57

Channel frame

58

Channel floor

59

Spring element

60

Front wall

61

first end wall part

62

second end wall part

63

Long hole

64

Screw connection

65

Clamping element

70

Locking recess

71

Connection adapter

72

Support pin

73

Guide tab

74

Adapter opening

75

Grate contact surface

76

Sliding / locking device

77

Receiving opening

78

Feather mount

80

Adjustment unit

90

Support rod

91

Side recess

100

Drainage channel

121

Collar section

122

Locking projection

210

Contact surface

211

first longitudinal groove

212

second longitudinal groove

213

Fastener

221

Circumferential groove

231

Thread surface

301

Side recess

V

Direction of adjustment

Q

Transverse axis

H

Height axis

Claims (15)

Grate locking device (3) for a grate (4) of a drainage channel, comprising - a housing (30) for insertion into at least one mesh of the grate (4), the housing (30) having a side recess (301); an actuating rocker (31) which is pivotably mounted in the housing (30) about a transverse axis (Q) and has a pressure section (32) on one side and a pull section (33) on the other side, wherein the pressure section (32) forms a support lever (34) on a lower side for supporting the actuating rocker (31) against a channel body (2) and the pull section (33) has an unlocking section (33a) and a locking section (33b) on a lower side; - A locking rocker (35) pivotably mounted in the housing (30) about a vertical axis (H), which has a locking section (35b) and an unlocking section (35a), each of which with the locking section (33b) when the operating rocker (31) is pivoted. or the unlocking section (33a) of the actuating rocker (31) interact in such a way that a blocking section (36) of the locking rocker (35) for locking the grate (4) with the channel body (2) through the side recess (301) for engagement in a Locking recess (70) of the channel body (2) or for unlocking the grate (4) from the locking recess (70) can be pivoted out. Rust locking device (3) after Claim 1 , characterized in that the unlocking section (35a) and Locking section (35b) each have oppositely aligned beveled contact surfaces (37a, 37b). Rust locking device (3) after Claim 1 or 2nd , characterized in that the housing (30) has a receiving slot (38) open to the underside for a supporting rod (90) of the grate (4). Rust locking device (3) according to one of the Claims 1 to 3rd , characterized in that the support lever (34) forms a grate lifting surface (39a) which is designed to engage under a support rod (90) received in the receiving slot (38) when the actuating rocker (31) is pivoted in order to unlock the grate (4) . Rust locking device (3) according to one of the Claims 1 to 4th , characterized in that an upper side of the pressure section (32) and the pulling section (33) in a locked state do not protrude beyond the upper side of the grate (4), in particular are flush with the upper side of the grate (4). Rust locking device (3) according to one of the Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that the support lever (34) forms a curved, in particular convexly shaped, support surface (39b) for support against the channel body (2). Drainage channel (100), in particular for the drainage of facades or terraces, comprising - a channel body (2), in particular made of plastic, which forms at least one receiving dome (53) which is open towards the underside of the channel body (2), and - a height adjustment device (1) comprising a support body (10), in particular made of plastic, and at least one adjustment unit (80), the adjustment unit (80) comprising: o a first adjustment element (21) which extends along an adjustment direction (V) and which is axial in the support body (10) is displaceably mounted and has at least one support surface (210) for a channel body (2) of the drainage channel (100), o a second adjusting element (22) fixed in the adjustment direction (V) relative to the support body (10), o a coupling element (23) , which between a decoupling position in which the first adjusting element (21) and the second adjusting element (22) are not coupled to one another, and a coupling position in which the first adjustment element (21) and the second adjustment element (22) are coupled to one another, is movable back and forth, wherein in the coupling position the first adjustment element (21) and the second adjustment element (22) via the coupling element (23) interact as a gear (20), in particular as a screw gear, in particular for the axial fine adjustment of the first adjustment element (21), the adjustment unit (80) of the height adjustment device (1), in particular a receiving structure (12) of the support body (10), in the receiving dome (53) is accommodated and the channel body (2) can be supported on the at least one support surface (210) of the first adjusting element (21), a grate (4) being inserted into the channel body (2), at least one on a grate side Rust locking device (3) according to one of the Claims 1 to 6 , is used, and on the other grate side in particular at least one locking hook of the grate (4) engages in a locking recess (70) of the channel body (2). Drainage channel (100) after Claim 7 , characterized in that the receiving dome (53) has a through opening (54) for actuating the adjusting unit (80), in particular by rotating the first adjusting element (21) and / or second adjusting element (22). Drainage channel (100) after Claim 7 or 8th , characterized in that the channel body (2) has guide receptacles (55) on the underside for receiving corresponding guide columns (13) of the support body (10) of the height adjustment device (1), the channel body (2) in particular openings (56) for immersion of corresponding locking lugs (16) of the guide columns (13). Drainage channel (100) according to one of the Claims 7 to 9 , characterized in that the channel body (2) has spring receptacles on the underside for receiving upper ends of the springs (14) received in the support body (10). Drainage channel (100) according to one of the Claims 7 to 10th characterized in that the channel body (2) has a plurality of drain slots (51), in particular running in a transverse direction of the channel body (2), which are separated from one another via breakable material webs (52) of the channel body (2), the material webs (52 ) have in particular material thinnings (50) at the web ends. Drainage channel (100) according to one of the Claims 7 to 11 , characterized in that the channel body (2) has end-side sliding / latching devices for connection to an adjacent channel body (2), in particular downwardly or in the longitudinal direction of the channel body (2) latching lugs for engaging in corresponding recesses in the adjacent channel body ( 2). Drainage channel (100) according to one of the Claims 7 to 12th , characterized in that a height-adjustable end wall (60) is fastened to one end side of the channel body (2), the end wall (60) being in particular made of two parts, in particular a first end wall part (61) being fixed to the channel body (2) and a second end wall part (62) can be connected to the first end wall part (61) in a height-adjustable manner via elongated holes (63). Drainage channel (100) according to one of the Claims 7 to 13 , characterized in that the channel body (2) forms opposite channel frames (57) which each form spring elements (59) extending towards the interior of the channel body (2). Drainage channel (100) according to one of the Claims 7 to 14 characterized in that a channel frame (57) has a locking recess (70) which is designed for engagement of a blocking section (36) of a grating locking device (3) inserted into a grate (4).

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