DE202009004208U1 - Profile elements, primarily for gardening and landscaping - Google Patents

Abstract

Profile elements (1) for creating space-forming structures primarily for gardening and landscaping (eg in the form of bedding and lawn enclosures, cold frames, raised beds, parking levels, retaining walls and walls, composters, visual and wind protection, fences u .), which is a substantially vertical, d. H. have post-shaped or similar design, wherein the profile elements (1) on at least one side or more parallel to the central axis extending through grooves (2), in which mounting elements (3) can be inserted with their transverse edges, characterized in that the base width of Groove (s) (2) of the transverse edge width of the respectively provided mounting elements (3) is / are adapted so that commercial lawn edging stones, concrete palisades, deep curbs and sills can be easily slidably and almost positively fitted into the appropriately designed groove / s.

Description

Technical area

The The present invention relates to novel profile elements which with the concomitant use of third-party components (hereinafter also referred to as built-in elements denotes a simplified creation of space-forming structures primarily for gardening and landscaping (eg in Form of bed and lawn borders, cold frames, raised beds, Setting stages, retaining walls and walls, composters, visual and windbreak, fences u. Ä.), the a substantially vertical, d. H. post-shaped or similar Have training and advantageously in the extrusion process made of recycled plastic is simple, cost-effective and resource-saving can be produced.

State of the art

In order to create such space-forming structures in gardening and landscaping, various prior art panel, scaffold / bar or lattice-shaped (semi) prefabricated components (eg lawn edge stones, wood or concrete palisades, boards, lattice rod mats, etc.) hereinafter called mounting elements) known. These components are relatively inexpensive, widely used and available in certain standard sizes. In some cases, such components from previous uses are already available on site. Proper installation, however, has the following disadvantages:
Grass edge stones, deep curbs and wood or concrete palisades must be embedded in the ground to a certain extent for stability. Often a concrete foundation or at least a gravel layer is required. The same usually applies to posts or piles, on which z. As grid bar mats or fence elements are attached. Proper installation is labor intensive and material intensive and requires skilled craftsmanship or even specialist knowledge. Furthermore, when using the building material wood results in an increased material risk due to increased rotting in the transition area floor / surface.

The following approaches are already known in the art for facilitating installation or alternative:
Especially for the creation of fences and / or walls post-shaped profile elements have been developed, which are intended for spaced introduction into the ground with a portion of their length and having grooves on at least one side, in which (partly exclusively special) mounting elements form-fitting with their Cross edges (cf et al DE 34 16 306 A1 ; DE 299 12 747 U1 ) can be inserted. As a rule, these profile elements made of wood, plastic, iron or concrete (cf., inter alia DE 24 36 832 A1 ; DE 39 37 213 A1 ; DE 693 24 31 U ). Disadvantages of the concrete construction: Subsequent processing of the profile elements (eg shortening, drilling) is not or at least only conditionally possible.

The stability is also achieved by labor-intensive and material-intensive insertion into the ground or a corresponding concrete foundation (cf., inter alia DE 24 36 832 A1 . DE 693 24 31 U . DE 34 16 306 A1 . DE 39 372 13 A1 . DE 299 127 47 U1 . US 4,193,584 A . US 3,167,028 A . US 3,554,495 A . FR 519,854 A ).

Especially for lawn edging stones are known positioning pieces, retaining posts, fasteners: In DE 94 08 868 U1 If an adjusting piece is described, which is, however, provided exclusively for fastening the commercial concrete base plates. Disadvantages of this construction: It is made of the subsequently difficult to process concrete. A stable position takes place only by the footprint and the connection with the Betonstellplatten.

In DE 200 21 030 U1 a Einschlagpost is described, with which by means of a tongue and groove low Rasenbordsteine to be installed. Disadvantages: Again, there is a limitation on Rasenbordsteine. The post element must to a large extent be hammered into the ground to achieve stability. Furthermore, it is questionable whether in the system described there due to the low tongue / groove depth a lasting stability is ensured.

Especially for cold frames are also known components: In DE 42 29 106 C1 a corner element is described as part of a cold frame system. This has circumferentially four grooves in which native intermediate elements are to be inserted. The stability is achieved by letting the corner element into the ground or through the complete cold frame.

In DE 102 61 243 A1 stabilizing elements are described as part of a cold frame system. These also have several grooves, in which native intermediate elements should be inserted. The stability takes place through the complete cold frame or ground anchors, which are attached to the stabilizing elements.

In DE 202 05 252 U1 Corner or connecting posts are described as part of a raised bed, cold frame, composter. These also have grooves in which system-own intermediate elements must be inserted due to their T-shaped configuration. The stability takes place through the entire raised bed body or through ground anchors, which are attached to the corner or connecting post.

at These elements are disadvantageous in that they are part of a system and thus need specially shaped mounting elements.

In DE 20 2004 005 903 U1 a connection element for bed enclosures is described. This consists essentially of two double-walled side parts, which are connected by an intermediate tube. As intermediate elements commercial concrete pallets are provided. For stability ground anchors can be attached to the lower end of the pipe. The disadvantage here is especially the restriction to use as a low bed enclosure or cold frame.

In EP 102 01 09 B1 is a hinge-shaped component, consisting of various components for beam recording described. Again, the restriction to use as a low bed enclosure / cold frame is disadvantageous.

In DE 35 44 544 A1 is a profile element made of recycled plastic especially for stables u. Ä. Described. This has mainly four grooves with broken edges, in which the mounting elements are pressed. Furthermore, a centrally welded metal tube for stiffening, a base and apparently special installation elements are provided. Again, the limited use is disadvantageous. Added to this is the time-consuming manufacture of the component due to the metal reinforcement to be welded in the center and the pressure to be applied across the component by means of a punch.

The previous solutions therefore have at least one each Disadvantage: If they are made of concrete, is a subsequent Processing very difficult. In addition, depending on the size of the component high weight. Wooden components are ultimately not durable, especially if contact with soil moisture or waterlogging is possible are. Metal components are usually expensive to manufacture and only limited corrosion resistant. The attachment in the underground must still partially through labor and material-intensive excavation work or foundations are made, which craftsmanship or even require specialist knowledge. Especially in building systems is a general use of the holding elements not possible there due to special Nutausformungen native installation elements are required or a priori a restriction z. B. is given to the use as a cold frame.

Presentation of the invention

Of the The present invention is based on the following objects: First of all, the installation should be as diverse as possible the installation elements listed above are simplified. In addition to a variety of different installation elements, it must be possible be to use others (eg other planks, patio tiles) and to use. In addition, the different crafting skills of the user with regard to Installation can be considered.

The different stability requirement or stability should continue with regard to different uses considered the objects to be built and if necessary. with the aid of other standard components (such as ground impact sleeves, Concrete anchors, dowels, Torstahl- or Armierungsstahlstangen) can be enabled.

aim It is also to provide a device that is light in weight has, simple, inexpensive and resource-saving as well as being durable, but easy to work with Material exists. Ultimately, the solution should be simple be in an aesthetically satisfying way into existing ones Interrelationships and give the users one maximum scope in terms of to allow for freedom of design.

According to the invention the above object with the features of the protection claim 1 solved. Advantageous embodiments of the invention Profile elements are specified in subclaims.

After that Profile elements of the type mentioned are characterized by that the base width of their groove / s of the transverse edge width of each provided installation elements is adapted / are such that commercially available Lawn edging stones, concrete palisades, deep curbs and window sills easy-gliding and almost form-fitting in the appropriately designed groove (s) can be fitted; about 2.5 cm for window sills, 3 cm for z. B. boards, a little over about 5 cm for z. As lawn edging stones and a little over about 8 cm for z. B. wood or concrete palisades or Tiefbordsteine. The main groove depth is preferably 2-3 cm.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the profile elements substantially centered and extending along the central axis at least one continuous recess, which is used to introduce an elongated, vertically introduced into the ground anchor for spaced arrangement of the profile elements is provided on the ground.

The Profile elements have any length and are preferred a square cross section. Advantageously, the should Cross section in size Recordings of the market-standard Bodeneinschlaghülsen or post anchors to be adjusted (9 × 9 cm or 9 × smaller / equal 9 cm) or 7 × 7 cm or 7 × less than / 7 cm). Other cross-sectional sizes are possible (eg 12 × 12 cm / 15 × 15 cm) and can due to the favorable material properties of the recycled plastic -. B. by user-side partial removal of Hauptnutflanken - relative easily the size of the recordings of the bottom wrapping sleeves or post anchors are adjusted.

Prefers become the post-shaped profile elements in the extrusion process made of recycled plastic is simple, cost-effective and resource-saving produced. Furthermore, this beneficial material is durable and relatively easy to work on (eg drilling, sawing).

When Ground anchors are all suitable according to the prior art known ground anchors such as ground anchors, screw anchors for Screwing in, pegs, supports or similar Fasteners.

The along the central axis extending at least one continuous Recess preferably has a round cross-section with a clearance on which common gate or reinforcing steel diameters (here about 10 or 12 or 14 mm) is adjusted so that these steel bars can be driven or driven with little effort. Optionally, a slight inner corrugation in the longitudinal direction Be pronounced. More parallel recesses are also possible.

Depending on the nature of the substrate and the static requirements of the structures to be constructed, the fastening of the profile elements according to the invention to the substrate can be carried out as follows:
On or in the or the recesses a ground anchor can be attached. This is advantageously carried out in such a way that a corresponding section of a commercially available construction steel rod (eg 10/12/14 mm diameter) is driven through the (central) recess of the profile element and continuing into the ground until the desired degree of fastening is achieved.

by virtue of the favorable material properties for processing the profile elements can also be user-friendly further holes or extensions of the recess (s) (eg. B. for the use of water / gas pipe pieces as ground anchor). If the recesses one to large diameter (eg, diameter 14 mm and using a steel rod with a diameter of 10 mm), the thus possibly too big game by all kinds of fillers (z. B. Kunststoffspreizdübel, sand, fine grit) balanced become. This would be a preferred method of attachment for low structures such. B. setting levels, bed borders and cold frames.

Consist higher static requirements, the profile elements due to the above-mentioned standardized cross-sectional shape easily with commercially available Bodeneinschlaghülsen on or be attached in the underground. This would be a preferred one Mounting method for higher structures such. B. Composters, fences, light retaining walls, visual and Windbreaks. Due to the rotting resistance of Recycled plastic elements can protect the floor envelopes possibly complete, unlike the use of wooden posts be sunk in the ground. This again increases the stability and is also optically more advantageous.

is This type of attachment is not sufficient statically the profile elements also in the conventional way to a Part can be placed directly in the ground or in a concrete foundation. Since the profile elements preferably made of weatherproof Recycled plastic can be used on the wooden posts to keep dry required post shoes are dispensed with.

The Connection of the profile elements with each other or with other external components (eg beams, boards, slats that are not guided in the grooves) can also via the above (central) recess take place: For this purpose, for. B. simple connection dowels or rods from z. As plastic, metal or wood used become. Also appropriately sized wood or machine screws, which their hold either directly in the material of the profile element or in the (central) recess used expansion dowel can be used. This way of connecting the profile elements can z. B. in the construction of composters, planters, Equipment trimmings or cottage desired or be required because the profile elements thus also in the upper Area can be stabilized. The profile elements can be used without any problems even across. hereby It is now possible in a simple manner, for. B. lawn edge stones upright to block.

Profile elements with a main groove (end profile element), two opposite main grooves (intermediate profile element) or two on adjacent sides of the profile element are preferably used arranged main grooves (corner profile element) provided. Due to the aforementioned different Hauptnutbasisbreiten thus resulting preferably three different sized series with each three profile elements. Profile elements with three or four main grooves are also possible.

ever according to desired structure can in the main grooves the profile elements inserted the various installation elements become.

Brief description of the drawings

Further Objectives, characteristics, advantages and applications of the Profile elements emerge from the following description of several embodiments based on the drawings. In this case, all described and / or depicted features alone or in any Combination the subject of the invention, regardless of the summary in individual claims or their Dependency.

In show the drawings

1 a profile element 1 with ground anchor 5 and both sides arranged mounting elements 3 in perspective view;

2 a profile element 1 in the plan view, wherein on the profile element 1 a main groove 2 with additional side grooves 2a is provided (Endprofilelement 1a );

3 a profile element 1 with additional side grooves 2a wherein two are on opposite sides of the profile element 1 arranged main grooves 2 are provided (intermediate profile element 1b );

4 a profile element 1 with additional side grooves 2a , in plan view, wherein on two adjacent sides of the profile element 1 arranged main grooves 2 are provided (corner profile element 1c );

5 and 6 in each case an arrangement of the profile elements 1 (four corner profile elements 1c and two intermediate profile elements 1b ) for forming an exemplary space-forming structure with built-in elements 3 in perspective view.

Embodiment of the invention

1 shows a profile element 1 with ground anchor 5 and both sides arranged mounting elements 3 in perspective view. At the in 1 and 3 illustrated profile element 1 it is an intermediate profile element 1b , on which in each case opposite mounting elements 3 can be arranged.

The ground anchor 5 is in the in 1 illustrated embodiment as a peg 5 configured from above, for example by means of a percussion instrument through the recess 4 is driven into the soil and so a firm grip of the profile element 1 guaranteed on the ground.

2 shows an end profile element 1a in the plan view, in which a main groove 2 is provided.

At the in 3 illustrated embodiment of a profile element 1 it is an intermediate profile element 1b wherein two are on opposite sides of the profile element 1 arranged main grooves 2 are provided.

4 finally shows a corner profile element 1c , Which are arranged on its adjacent sides main grooves 2 having.

On the respective flank inside of a main groove 2 can - like the 2 to 4 illustrate - more Nebennuten 2a run. These are dimensioned in base width and flank depth so that commercially available nuts can be inserted without rotation. So z. B. for a preferred nut M6 a base width of about 10 mm and a flank depth of about 5 mm. Other dimensions are possible (eg for nuts M8, M10, M12). If the nut is not insertable against rotation (eg if it is too small), screw securing measures (toothed disks, circlips, etc.) may also be used. This procedure of mother fixation can in this case even without the minor grooves 2a be applied.

The 5 and 6 Finally, each show an arrangement of the profile elements 1 (sectional corner 1b and intermediate profile elements 1c ) for forming an exemplary space-forming structure with built-in elements 3 in a perspective view.

Due to the different design of the profile elements 1 can be, for example, with two vertically mounted short Endprofilelementen and one in the main grooves 2 arranged lawn edge stone create a setting for easy garden paths (not shown).

How out 5 can be seen, from four vertically arranged corner elements 1a and two opposing intermediate profile elements 1b and in the respective main grooves 2 arranged lawn edge stones 3 a cold frame can be formed using additional lawn edge stones and intermediate profile elements 1b beyond that can be extended arbitrarily.

With higher profile elements 1 and corresponding built-in sub-elements 3 which in the main grooves 2 can be inserted - like out 6 visible - z. B. composter and supporting walls are formed.

The preferred installation elements used 3 such as B. 3 cm boards, 5 cm grass edge stones, 48 mm construction boards, 5 cm or 8 cm palisades or 8 cm deep curbs fit due to the above-mentioned standardized Hauptnutbasisbreiten easy-sliding into the respective profile elements 1 , A little bit too big a game is due to the contact pressure of mostly on one side of the mounting elements 3 balanced amount of land.

If fitting and backlash-free insertion is desired or required (eg for freestanding walls), this can be done as follows: There are other auxiliary materials such. B. wedges, strips, fiber or foam between Hauptnutflanke and insert inserted or pressed. The hold of these excipients is through the parallel in the flank of the main groove 2 running side groove 2a facilitated.

Advantageously, however, in the Nebennut 2a a nut as follows used against rotation: Through a Hauptnutflanke at any height and in the middle of the Nebennut 2a User made hole a machine screw is inserted and through a in the side groove 2a mated mother who finds her abutment there, turned. Exits the screw tip behind the nut and strikes the inserted installation element 3 , Is (similar to the principle of the rotating spindle in a screw clamp) by further tightening the screw, a spreading pressure between Hauptnutflanke and installation element 3 This one creates in the main groove 2 fixed. A similar fixation principle is already in DE 402 96 21 A1 described. In addition to other dimensions, however, the thread of the clamping screw is firmly integrated into the groove flank.

The profile elements according to the invention 1 are not limited in their execution to the above-mentioned preferred embodiments. Rather, a variety of design variations are possible, which make use of the solution shown even with fundamentally different type of execution.

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QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims (14)

Profile elements ( 1 ) to create space-forming structures primarily for gardening and landscaping (eg in the form of bed and lawn enclosures, cold frames, raised beds, parking steps, retaining walls and walls, composters, visual and wind protection, fences, etc.), which have a substantially vertical, ie post-shaped or similar design, wherein the profile elements ( 1 ) on at least one side one or more parallel to the central axis extending through grooves ( 2 ) into which built-in elements ( 3 ) can be inserted with their transverse edges, characterized in that the base width of the groove (s) ( 2 ) of the transverse edge width of the respectively provided installation elements ( 3 ) is / are adapted so that commercial lawn edge stones, concrete palisades, deep curbs and window sills can be easily slidably and almost positively fitted into the appropriately designed groove / s. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the base widths of the grooves ( 2 ) 2.5 cm, 3 cm, 5 cm and 8 cm. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to claims 2 and / or 1, characterized in that the profile elements ( 1 ) substantially centered and extending along the central axis at least one continuous recess ( 4 ), which are used to introduce an elongated, vertically into the ground to be introduced ground anchor ( 5 ) for the spaced arrangement of the profile elements ( 1 ) is provided on the ground. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that they have a square cross-section which is adapted in size to the shots market standard Bodeneinschlaghülsen or post anchor. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to claim 4, characterized in that the cross section of the profile elements 9 × 9 cm or 9 × smaller / equal to 9 cm or 7 × 7 cm or 7 × smaller / equal to 7 cm, 12 × 12 cm or 15 × 15 cm is. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that they consist of recycled plastic. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ground anchor ( 5 ) is a ground anchor, a screw anchor for screwing, a peg, a support or a similar fastener. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess ( 4 ) has a round cross-section with a clear width, which is adapted to common gate or reinforcing steel diameters. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the recess ( 4 ) a slight inner corrugation is pronounced in the longitudinal direction. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that an end profile element ( 1a ) with a main groove ( 2 ) is provided. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that an intermediate profile element ( 1b ) with two opposite main grooves ( 2 ) is provided. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a corner profile element ( 1a ) with two adjacent sides of the profile element ( 1 ) arranged main grooves ( 2 ) is provided. Profile elements ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the respective flank inner side of a main groove ( 2 ) further secondary grooves ( 20 ). Profile elements ( 1 ) according to claim 10, characterized in that the secondary grooves ( 2a ) are dimensioned in base width and flank depth so that commercial nuts can be inserted without rotation.