DE202011003758U1 - Shower enclosure and shower cabin with brake mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

Shower partition (1) with a movable door (4), in particular a sliding door, which can be moved along a movement path (16), characterized by a mechanical braking device (2) for braking the door (4) in a section of the movement path (16).

Description

The invention relates to a shower enclosure with a movable door, in particular sliding door, which is movable along a movement path. Furthermore, the invention relates to a braking device for a door, in particular sliding door of a shower enclosure and a shower cubicle with a shower tray and a shower enclosure.

Shower enclosures are commonly known. They are usually used in wet rooms or bathrooms to separate a shower area. Often they are also used in conjunction with shower trays or shower cubicles. A shower enclosure regularly comprises a fixed space separating element, for example in the form of a framed or framed glass or plastic pane and at least one pivotable door or sliding door. The door or sliding door is used to release or close a passable area in the shower enclosure. It is advantageous if the door or sliding door closes the shower enclosure at least splash-proof.

In modern shower enclosures there is a great need on the one hand on large opening areas, and high-quality materials such as glass and on the other hand easy handling and easy cleaning. So far, multi-part doors were often used, which move over one another when opening, so they can release a larger passable area. However, such multi-part doors are often difficult to clean and also in handling, they have disadvantages, since these multi-part doors tend to tilt often. In the case of one-piece doors, on the other hand, there is the problem that these, especially if they are made of real glass, are problematic to handle. For example, closing or opening the door too quickly may result in premature material fatigue, even cracks, while closing too slowly may result in the door not being fully closed and water leaking out.

The object of the present invention is to provide a shower enclosure which is easier to handle and / or improved with respect to at least one of the above-mentioned problems.

The object is achieved in a shower enclosure of the type mentioned by a mechanical braking device for braking the door in a portion of the trajectory.

By the mechanical braking device, the door or sliding door is braked in a section when moving on the trajectory, whereby the handling of the shower enclosure is significantly simplified. It prevents the door from slamming, which also has a positive effect on the service life and aesthetic perception of a shower screen. Such a braking device also prevents the door or sliding door from rebounding too close from a closed position and remains open, which could leak water spray. In particular, characterized in that the braking device is mechanically formed this is low maintenance, easy to use and easily adaptable to given environmental conditions.

The braking device according to the invention can be used in pan as well as sliding doors. In particular, the braking device can be used with straight sliding doors. However, the shower enclosure is particularly preferably equipped with a door which is displaceable on a curved path. Such a shower enclosure is formed, for example, four-circle. In addition, it is advantageously used in the bathroom area. In particular, the braking device is designed exclusively mechanically. The section of the movement path is preferably arranged in an end section of the movement path. A door or sliding door of the shower enclosure according to the invention is preferably reciprocable between an open position and a closed position on a predetermined path of movement. An end section is here the section directly in front of the open position and / or the closed position. In particular, the section has a predetermined length greater than zero. In one alternative, the section is 5 to 15% of the total trajectory. In another alternative, the section is between 2 and 5 cm long.

In a first preferred embodiment, the braking means comprises a carriage slidably disposed in a guide in an end portion of the trajectory, the carriage engaging the door during movement of the door to decelerate the movement. Thus, it is advantageously possible to decelerate the door exclusively in the end section while being freely movable in the remaining area of the movement path. Thus, a handling of the door is further simplified. Alternatively, the carriage is disposed on the door and movable therewith, the carriage being arranged to be activated in the end section, thus slowing the movement.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the braking device has at least one braking element which is adapted to a movement component of the sliding door along the movement path in an at least partially To convert against the direction of movement acting braking force. In particular, the braking element is configured to convert a component of movement of the sliding door along the movement path into an at least partially perpendicular to this normal force acting over which a braking force or friction force is generated. Preferably, the braking force is generated by friction. For this purpose, the braking element can be equipped, for example, with a functional surface arranged obliquely relative to the direction of movement, via which, for example, a brake pad is pressed against a section of the guide such that a braking force is caused. In particular, friction is preferred, since a gentle braking is possible by means of friction, whereby the handling is simplified. In addition, a gentle deceleration leads to an aesthetic perception of the shower enclosure.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the carriage has a carriage body, a movable engageable with the door movable on the carriage body and / or on the guide arranged driver and the brake element, and the driver comes with a movement of the door in a closed position with this in Engaging and brings so the brake element in braking intervention. Preferably, the take-along is arranged to be movable relative to the carriage and / or to the braking element. About the driver, which is movably arranged on the carriage, the door engages with the carriage and this brakes the door in the movement. By engaging the driver with the door also the braking element is activated, whereby a braking force acting at least partially against the direction of movement is generated. About these elements and the interaction of these elements, a particularly advantageous construction of a braking device is ensured. The door is freely movable in the region of the movement path that is not the end section and engages in the end section with the driver, whereby the brake element is activated and the door is braked by means of the braking element and the carriage.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the driver is configured to bring the brake element out of braking engagement when the sliding door is moved out of the closed position. In particular, a slight opening of the door or sliding door is made possible. The door is slowed down only when closing, whereas the opening of the door from the closed position happens to be substantially frictionless or free of braking. Alternatively, the braking device is set up so that the door is slowed down during opening, in particular in an end section of the movement path in front of the open position. In such an alternative, the driver is configured to disengage the brake element upon movement of the door from the open position to the closed position. In particular, the handling of a shower enclosure according to the invention is substantially simplified.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the shower enclosure on an energy storage, which is designed in particular as a spring, and cooperates with the carriage, that a braking force overcoming the closing force moves the door in the closed position. As a result, if the door is not completely closed but at least moved into the end portion, the door is automatically closed by means of the energy store. Such an energy store is designed in particular as a tension spring. Alternatively, such an energy storage device can also be designed as a weight using the potential energy or as a pneumatic element. Preferably, this energy storage is charged by moving the door from the closed position into an open position. By this arrangement, a door of a shower enclosure with, for example, a lot of momentum can be closed. It is then braked by engaging with the driver and simultaneously pulled slowly or gently by means of the energy storage in the closed position. This considerably simplifies the handling of a shower enclosure. Also, the aesthetics is advantageously developed. In addition, such a shower enclosure on an increased security against leakage of water spray, as the door, if it is not fully closed, automatically closes.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the driver is connected by means of the energy storage with a portion of the shower enclosure that when the driver is engaged with the door, both are moved together by means of the energy storage in the closed position or held. This is advantageous because the driver comes into engagement with the door and so the door can be moved by means of the energy storage in the closed position or can be held in this. Advantageously, the energy storage also supports or causes a relative movement of the driver to the carriage, whereby the brake element can be activated.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the driver, when it is out of engagement with the door, arranged in a locking position, wherein the driver is positively connected in this locking position with a locking portion of the guide. This locking position can also be referred to as the waiting position of the driver. The locking position is preferably arranged at a distance from the closed position. The driver waits in this locked position until the door is moved to him and engages him. By engage the catch is released from this locked position and the brake element is activated. In addition, the door is preferably pulled by means of the energy storage in the closed position. Upon moving the door from the closed position to an open position, the dog is moved to and locked in the locking position, disengaging the door. Thus, the simple handling of the door is further simplified, and the energy storage is charged in an advantageous manner easily.

According to a further embodiment, the driver is mutually engaged with the door and with the locking portion in a form-fitting engagement. Thus, a particularly good functioning of the shower enclosure is achieved, whereby the handling is much easier.

According to a further preferred embodiment, means for limiting a maximum braking force are arranged on the carriage. This makes it possible on the one hand to set the shower enclosure or the braking device to individual user needs, whereby the handling is simplified. On the other hand, if an energy storage is provided as described above, an automatic closing of the door is adjustable. This, in turn, also simplifies the handling and improves the aesthetics of the shower enclosure.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the carriage has rollers and the braking element interacts with at least one of the rollers. Due to the rollers, the slide is even better in a leadership feasible and in a simple manner substantially frictionless movable, as long as he is not in braking engagement. According to this embodiment, the brake element cooperates with the rollers. So a good brake transmission is achieved. In addition, no additional brake section must be provided on the guide.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the rollers and / or a portion of the braking element are made of a material with a high coefficient of friction, preferably rubber. So it is possible to achieve a corresponding braking force even at a low force. This increases the life of a shower enclosure.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the movement path is curved, in particular as a circular path section. The shower enclosure is developed particularly advantageous if it is curved, for example, a quarter circle. The braking device is particularly advantageous due to the small size in curved trajectories of the door used.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the shower enclosure has a substantially splash-proof shielding for the braking device. Thus, spray water is kept out of a shower interior of the braking device and preferably the guide. Thus, the braking effect of the braking device is positively influenced and the braking device is also kept free of contamination. This further simplifies handling, also with regard to cleaning.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the braking device is arranged in an upper portion of the shower enclosure. The upper section here refers to a common installation position of a shower enclosure. In particular, an upper portion of a shower enclosure is not as much sprayed as a lower portion of a shower enclosure. Thus, the braking device is even better protected against water spray, whereby the functionality and durability is better ensured. In addition, cleaning is also simplified.

According to a further alternative embodiment or a further aspect of the invention, a shower enclosure, in particular a shower enclosure with the features described above is characterized in that the door is reciprocated on the trajectory between the closed position and an open position and has two braking devices, wherein a first braking device brakes the door during a movement into the closed position and a second braking device brakes the door during a movement into the open position. Particularly advantageously, the shower enclosure and / or the braking device is designed according to the above features. Thus, a handling of a shower enclosure is further simplified, especially when opening and closing the door.

According to a further aspect of the invention, the object of a braking device of the type mentioned is achieved by the braking device is designed with the features of a braking device of the above embodiments. Such a braking device can be used in a variety of ways, especially in shower enclosures, shower cubicles, shower doors, sauna doors and the like. For the advantages, reference is made to the embodiments described above.

According to a further aspect of the invention, the object is in a shower cubicle with a shower tray and a shower enclosure the mentioned type in that the shower enclosure is designed according to the embodiments described above. In particular, the interaction of a shower enclosure with a shower cubicle is advantageous and easy for a user to handle.

The invention is described below with reference to two embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

1 a shower enclosure according to the invention in a front view;

2 a vertical section through the shower enclosure according to 1 ;

3 a horizontal section through the shower enclosure according to 1 ;

4 a detailed view of a horizontal section through the shower enclosure according to the 1 to 3 ;

5 a detailed view of a vertical section through the shower enclosure according to the 1 to 3 ;

6 a detailed view of a carriage of a braking device;

7 a horizontal section through a carriage and a braking device; and

8th a vertical section through a braking device according to a second embodiment.

According to 1 has a shower enclosure 1 a frame 8th on, which can also be integrated into a building wall. In the frame 8th are a movable glass door 4 and a fixed separation 6 arranged, which is also formed of glass. In an upper section is a rail 10 arranged on the sliding glass door 4 by means of two rollers 12 . 14 along a trajectory 16 is reciprocable. In an end section of the trajectory 16 is a braking device 2 arranged. The door 4 is set up the opening area 18 to close selectively.

The door 4 is according to this embodiment ( 2 ) in an upper section in the rail 10 led (see section BB, shown in 2 ). The trajectory 16 is according to this embodiment ( 1 . 2 . 3 ) along the rail 10 formed and arranged coaxially with this. Alternatively, the shower enclosure 1 curved, for example, formed in a quarter circle. According to such an embodiment, the door is 4 movable along a curved path of movement. In another alternative is the door 4 designed as a hinged door. According to such an alternative, the braking device is 2 preferably arranged in a portion of a circular arc of the pivot path of the door or tangentially to this.

As in particular from 3 can be seen, according to this embodiment, the braking device 2 in an end portion of the trajectory 16 arranged. This end portion is corresponding to the opening area 18 arranged. Related to 3 he is on the right side. Alternatively, the braking device 2 be arranged in an end portion based on an opening movement of the door. According to such an embodiment, the braking device is preferably on the left side of the movement path 16 based on 3 orderly. In another alternative, two braking devices 2 provided, one on the left and one on the right side of the trajectory 16 according to 3 arranged.

The exact structure of the braking device 2 is in particular from the 4 to 7 seen. First, this is the interaction of the braking device 2 with the shower enclosure 1 in the 4 and 5 shown, whereas in the 6 and 7 the braking device 2 only partially shown.

4 is an enlargement of detail view C off 3 , The braking device 2 therefore has a sledge 20 on that in a profile guide 23 is movably arranged. The profile guide 23 is parallel to the rail 10 arranged. On the profile rail 10 will be the door 4 by means of the role 14 (only one role shown) linearly guided. On the sledge 20 is also a driver 28 arranged the sled 20 penetrates. The driver 28 has a first tine 282 and a second prong 283 on that on the door 4 facing side of the carriage 20 are arranged. On the door 4 opposite side of the carriage 20 has the driver 28 a lead 281 on. Furthermore, the driver points 28 a rotation section 284 on, this is partially rotatable. The driver 28 is doing in a guide rail 22 arranged so that it is along a longitudinal direction of the guide rail 22 linearly movable and around the rotation section 284 is at least partially pivotable.

At this rotation section 284 is an energy storage 32 arranged according to this embodiment as a spring 32 is trained. The feather 32 is essentially coaxial with the guide 22 arranged in this. The feather 32 is like that biased that they are the driver 28 in the direction 17 the closed position along the trajectory 16 draws. The lead 281 of the driver 28 acts with a recess 221 in the lead 22 as a positive locking of the driver 28 , According to 4 is the driver 28 accordingly arranged in the locking position.

At the door 4 is a thorn 30 arranged such that this when moving the door 4 in the direction 17 the closed position with the driver 28 engages. Is the door according to 4 from left to right in the direction of the arrow 17 moved to a closed position, the mandrel moves 30 first over the first tine 282 away, bumps against the second tine 283 , thereby rotating the driver 28 around the rotation section 284 so the lead 281 out of engagement with the recess 221 comes. At the same time this is caused by this rotation and relative movement of the driver 28 to the sled 20 this activates, so that a braking starts (in 4 and 5 Not shown). By rotating the driver 28 around the rotation section 284 around comes the first tine 282 so behind the thorn 30 that this is axial to the direction 17 from both sides with the tine 282 . 283 is enclosed. The door 4 is then with the driver 28 engaged. By the spring 32 becomes the driver 28 in the direction 17 pulled, the braking device 2 is in braking intervention. Because the driver 28 in engagement with the spike 30 and thus with the door 4 is, the door will be 4 in the direction 17 pulled into the closed position.

The brake element 24 over which the braking engagement of the braking device 2 is activated is inside the carriage body 26 of the sled 20 arranged ( 6 ). The brake element 24 is here formed substantially rectangular, with respect to the direction of movement 17 obliquely arranged functional surface 242 having. Furthermore, the brake element 24 a rectangular oblong opening 241 on. The opening 241 partially overlaps with an opening 261 of the carriage body 26 in the overlap section 262 , Through this overlap section 261 the two openings 241 . 261 protrudes the driver 28 with the two prongs 282 . 283 through (in 6 not shown, cf. therefor 7 ).

The sled 20 also has three roles according to this embodiment 36 . 37 . 38 on, with which the sled 20 in the profile guide 23 is guided ( 5 . 6 ). role 37 is related in the vertical direction 6 on the carriage body 26 movably arranged and by means of a spring 40 biased.

Will the brake element 24 by means of the driver 28 relative to the carriage body 26 in the direction 17 moves, comes the functional area 242 in contact with the role 37 and turns a movement in the direction 17 accordingly in a braking force in the opposite direction 17 around. The braking force becomes larger, the further the brake element 24 relative to the carriage body 26 in the direction 17 is moved. To limit a maximum braking force is the brake element 24 with an adjustment mechanism 34 coupled. This adjustment mechanism 34 has a threaded rod 341 and a mother 342 on, with the threaded rod 341 with the driver 24 is coupled and through the carriage housing 26 protrudes. The mother 343 is outside the carriage housing 26 arranged. By a corresponding positioning of the nut 342 on the threaded rod 341 relative to the brake element 24 may be a movement path of the brake member relative to the carriage body 26 in the direction 17 be set. This limits a maximum braking force.

Overall, the brake device 2 , especially the sled 20 a very compact design (see, for example. 6 ). As a result, the braking device can be used in a particularly advantageous manner in curved, for example. Quarter-circular trajectories of doors. The sled 20 requires no structural changes, only the profile management 23 in which the sled 20 is guided must also be curved.

The functionality of a shower enclosure 1 or a braking device 2 according to the first embodiment ( 4 to 7 ) is therefore as follows: Will the door 4 from an open position to a closed position along the trajectory 16 in the direction 17 moved, this moves initially unchecked. Reach the door 4 the end section on the trajectory 16 comes the thorn 30 in engagement with the driver 28 and releases it from the locking position by the driver 28 around the rotation section 284 rotates and thereby the projection 281 out of engagement with the recess 221 comes. By this rotation and linear movement of the driver 28 relative to the carriage body 26 the driver moves 28 also the brake element 24 relative to the carriage body 26 , causing the brake element 24 with the functional area 242 with the role 37 of the sled 20 engages and so a movement of the carriage 20 together with the door 4 decelerates ( 6 ). By the driver 28 with the spring 32 is coupled, the movement is not only slowed down, but the carriage 20 will be together with driver 28 and therefore also door 4 in the direction 17 pulled into the closed position. This is the force by spring 32 is released preferably greater than the braking force generated by the braking element 24 is applied. To adjust this braking force, the adjustment mechanism is used 34 ,

Will a door 4 , which is in the closed position, now in an open position in the opposite direction 17 moved, the spine presses 30 against the first tine 283 of the driver 28 , causing the brake element 24 except braking intervention with the roller 37 comes and the movement in the opposite direction 17 may be essentially unrestrained. At the same time the spring 32 curious; excited. Reached the driver 28 the recess 221 , the lead snaps 281 into the recess 221 one, causing the driver 28 rotates and the first tine 282 the thorn 30 so that releases the door 4 free in the opposite direction 17 can move. This movement is completely unrestrained. Consequently, the driver 28 mutually with the recess 221 and the thorn 30 engaged.

According to 8th is a second embodiment of a braking device 2 shown. Here, the same and similar elements are provided with the same reference numerals.

According to this embodiment ( 8th ) is the sled 2 in a guided tour 23 the braking device 2 arranged. The sled 20 has a carriage body 26 , four roles 36 . 37 . 38 . 39 as well as the brake element 24 on. By means of the four rollers 36 . 37 . 38 . 39 is the sled 20 in the lead 23 guided. The brake element 24 is substantially rectangular in shape and relative to the carriage body 26 movably arranged. It has an opening 241 auf, located in a covering section 262 with the opening 261 of the carriage body 26 covers. Through this overlap section 262 protrudes the driver 28 through (in 8th Not shown). The brake element 24 is about a connecting element 60 with a joint 50 connected. About the joint 50 are two brake pads 56 . 58 by means of two push rods 52 . 54 with the connecting element 60 connected. The push rods 52 . 54 are articulated with the joint 50 connected and protrude through two openings 64 . 66 of the carriage body 26 out of this towards the leadership 23 out. Will now when moving the door 4 the driver 28 in engagement with the spike 30 brought (in 8th not shown) and so the brake element 24 in the direction 17 relative to the carriage body 26 moved, also becomes the joint 50 moved in this direction, causing the two brake pads 56 . 58 over the push rods 52 . 54 and the recesses acting as a guide 64 . 66 against an inner section of the guide 23 pressed. This is how the door brakes 4 reached. Furthermore, the braking device 2 according to the embodiment 8th a second spring 62 on that between the joint 50 and the carriage body 26 arranged so that they are the brake pads 56 . 58 except braking intervention brings. This is particularly advantageous when moving the door 4 from a closed position or a braked position while the door 4 in engagement with the driver 28 is support for disengaging the brake element 24 requirement.

Claims (18)

Shower enclosure ( 1 ) with a movable door ( 4 ), in particular sliding door, which along a trajectory ( 16 ) is movable, characterized by a mechanical braking device ( 2 ) to slow down the door ( 4 ) in a section of the trajectory ( 16 ). Shower partition according to claim 1, characterized in that the braking device ( 2 ) a sledge ( 20 ), which is part of a tour ( 22 . 23 ) in an end portion of the trajectory ( 16 ) is slidably disposed, wherein the carriage ( 20 ) during a movement of the door ( 4 ) engages with it to slow the movement. Shower partition according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the braking device ( 2 ) at least one braking element ( 24 ), which is adapted to a movement component of the door ( 4 ) along the trajectory ( 16 ) in an at least partially opposite to the direction of movement ( 17 ) to convert acting braking force. Shower enclosure according to claims 2 or 3, wherein the carriage ( 20 ) a slide body ( 26 ), one with the door ( 4 ) engageable movable on the carriage body ( 26 ) and / or the leadership ( 22 . 23 ) arranged driver ( 28 ) and the braking element ( 24 ), and the driver ( 28 ) during a movement of the door ( 4 ) engages in a closed position and the brake element ( 24 ) brings into braking intervention. Shower partition according to claim 4, characterized in that the driver ( 28 ) is set up when moving the door ( 4 ) from the closed position, the brake element ( 24 ) except braking intervention. Shower partition according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized by an energy store ( 32 ), in particular designed as a spring which in such a way with the carriage ( 20 ) cooperates, that a braking force overcoming the closing force the door ( 4 ) moved to the closed position. Shower partition according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the driver ( 28 ) by means of the energy store ( 32 ) so with a section of the shower enclosure ( 1 ) that when the driver ( 28 ) with the door ( 4 ) is engaged, both together by means of Energy storage ( 32 ) are moved or held in the closed position. Shower partition according to one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that when the driver ( 28 ) out of engagement with the door ( 4 ) is arranged in a locking position, wherein the driver ( 28 ) in this locking position positively with a locking portion ( 221 ) the leadership ( 22 ) connected is. Shower partition according to claim 8, characterized in that the driver ( 28 ) alternately with the door ( 4 ) and with the locking section ( 221 ) is in positive engagement. Shower partition according to one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that on the carriage ( 20 ) Medium ( 34 ) are arranged to limit a maximum braking force. Shower partition according to one of claims 3 to 10, characterized in that the carriage ( 20 ) Roll ( 36 . 37 . 38 . 39 ) and the braking element ( 24 ) with at least one of the roles ( 36 . 37 . 38 . 39 ) cooperates. Shower partition according to claim 11, characterized in that the rollers ( 36 . 37 . 38 . 39 ) and / or a portion of the braking element ( 24 ) are formed of a material having a high coefficient of friction, preferably rubber. Shower partition according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movement path ( 16 ) is curved, in particular as a circular path section. Shower partition according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a substantially splash-proof shielding for the braking device ( 2 ). Shower partition according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the braking device ( 2 ) in an upper section of the shower enclosure ( 1 ) is arranged. Shower enclosure, in particular shower enclosure ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the door ( 4 ) on the trajectory ( 16 ) is movable back and forth between the closed position and an open position and two brake devices ( 2 ), wherein a first braking device ( 2 ) the door ( 4 ) decelerates upon movement into the closed position and a second braking device ( 2 ) the door ( 4 ) decelerates upon movement into the open position. Braking device ( 2 ) for a door ( 4 ), in particular a sliding door of a shower enclosure ( 1 ), characterized in that according to the features of a braking device ( 2 ) is designed according to at least one of claims 1 to 16. Shower cabin with a shower tray and a shower enclosure ( 1 ), characterized in that the shower enclosure ( 1 ) is formed according to the features of at least one of claims 1 to 16.

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