DE1054823B - Glass structure for decoration and exhibition purposes - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a glass structure for decoration and exhibition purposes, in which loose glass plates horizontally and vertically through one-piece resilient clips with a cross or T-shape standing to one another, U-shaped in cross-section with one side facing, the glass plates between receiving arms can be joined together like a frame.

A known glass structure shows a clip that is composed of several parts. The glass plates each terminate at transverse stop plates of a clamp, so that the whole rests La ¹ St of the structure as well as the own weight of the glass plates on the held together only by thin sheet metal strip clamps, which of course is very disadvantageous.

In another known glass structure, a clip is used which has only very short, rigid legs which are penetrated by pressure screws acting on the glass plate. Already through that The self-weight of the glass arises in the cantilevered glass panes at the clamping point considerable tension, which is considerably increased with further loading by the exhibition goods, so that there is undoubtedly a high risk of breakage.

Another known clip for glass structures has leaf springs arranged between the legs that hold the glass plates. Such springs should be avoided according to the invention.

Another well-known glass structure shows brackets that are used exclusively for assembling closed display cases are trained. This results from the shape of the bottom brackets, which have holes that are provided for receiving screws and nuts and thereby also drill holes in the mounting plates. Furthermore, the glass plates in the upper brackets do not become resilient held, but are only attached by connecting rods, which requires further drilling become, which is to be regarded as very disadvantageous.

The deficiencies inherent in the known devices are intended to be avoided according to the invention. It should a glass structure can be created, which can be achieved in a simple manner with as little effort as possible Costs and labor can be produced and as few as possible for structures of different shapes and forms has usable metal parts.

To this end, the invention consists in that the arms of each bracket by a circular or semicircular perforated middle piece are connected, in the tension wires, tension ropes and the like.

It is useful to have an additional, Trough-shaped bracket provided.

Several embodiments of the object glass structure for decoration and
Exhibition purposes

Applicant:

Günter Winkler, Nordhorn, Hauptstr. 2-4

Günter Winkler, Nordhorn,
has been named as the inventor

:

of the invention are illustrated in the drawing, show it

1 to 4 different embodiments of a glass structure according to the invention,

5 and 6 the cross-shaped clamp according to the invention,

7 and 8 the T-shaped clamp according to the invention,

9 and 10 show a special version of the T-shaped clip, with FIG. 10 being a section along the line X-X in Figure 9 represents.

The glass structure according to FIG. 1 consists of continuous horizontal glass plates 1, 2, which are held at a distance from one another by loose glass plates 3, 4. The glass plates 4 are used at the same time as supports of the assembly for supporting on a support, for example the ground, a counter, counter od. The like. The glass plates are connected to each other by cross-shaped clips 5 and T-shaped brackets 6, wherein the brackets of the front side with the brackets on the rear side are braced against one another by connecting spokes 7 , so that a firm connection of the glass plates with one another and with the brackets is created. The clamps have tongues directed towards one side, which overlap the glass plates.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 2, which is similar in principle to that of FIG. 1, there is an additional one horizontal glass plate provided. It goes without saying that the number of horizontal glass plates is arbitrary.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 3, the vertical glass plates 3, 4 are located at the ends of the horizontal glass plates 1, 2. Special plates 14 protrude upwards. In addition, vertical glass plates 3, 4 are also provided in the middle of the horizontal glass plates. Otherwise, the arrangement is similar to that of FIG. 1.

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Claims (2)

The embodiment according to FIG. 4 is similar to that according to FIG. 2, but a lower additional glass plate 2 'is provided, which rests on the base. 5 and 6 show the cross-shaped clip in an inner end view and in a side view. Starting from a center piece 9, four legs are provided, the tongues 8 of which serve to reach over and hold the glass plates. The middle piece has holes 10 for receiving the connecting spokes. 7 and 8, the T-shaped clamp according to the invention is shown in which three legs extend from a center piece 11 with holes 12, which also have tongues 8 for embracing and holding the glass plates. In the embodiment of the T-shaped clamp according to FIGS. 9 and 10, an additional trough-shaped holder 13 is provided, which is arranged on the side of the clamp facing away from the tongues 8 and serves to receive and hold a glass plate closing the end face of the structure. The brackets are expediently made of 1 mm thick, high-gloss chrome-plated brass bleoh. When using 6 mm thick glass plates, for example, a leg length of 3.8 cm, calculated from the center point, can be provided, with the back of each leg having a width of 8.5 mm corresponding to an inner clear width of 6.5 mm at a depth of 9 mm. The inner clear width of the legs is preferably narrowed somewhat, for example from 6.5 to 5.5 mm, so that the tongues of the legs resiliently encompass a glass plate 6 mm thick and thereby hold the glass plates securely. The advantages of the structure according to the invention are that only a few high-quality metal parts are required to assemble a structure. The customer can assemble the desired structure from glass plates, which he can obtain from the glazier, using the metal parts himself. This results in a particularly great versatility and easy adaptability to the respective desired purposes. The costs of such a structure are also low and the goods to be exhibited are clearly visible and easily accessible from all sides, without many metal parts impairing the view. The glass structure according to the invention can also be used to display perishable goods such as food, fruit and the like. By means of the embodiment of the T-shaped clamp shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a glass plate closing the front and possibly the rear of the structure can also be attached, which hygienically covers such goods. Patent claims: 1. Glass structure for decoration and exhibition purposes, with the loose glass plates horizontally and perpendicular through one-piece resilient clips with cross or T-shaped to each other standing, U-shaped in cross-section with the glass plates facing to one side between them receiving arms can be assembled like a frame, characterized in that the arms each Brackets are connected by a circular or semicircular perforated middle piece into which tension wires, Engage tension ropes and the like. 2. Clip according to claim 1, characterized in that an additional, is provided on the side facing away from the legs of the clip trough-shaped holder. Considered publications:
German Patent Nos. 710 889, 836 742;
Austrian patents No. 140 163,
132 925; British Patent Nos. 191 847, 462 580;
Swiss patents No. 162 002,
223 450. 1 sheet of drawings © 809 789/41 3.