DE202015102468U1 - Laying system and panel for surface laying and flat cladding - Google Patents

Abstract

Laying system (30), comprising piping (15) and similar panels (1, 20), wherein the panels (1, 20) respectively at one end face (3) and an opposite end face (4) comprise coupling means (5), and the like Panels (1, 20) can be brought into mechanical connection with each other by the coupling means (5) in at least a first laying position, characterized in that a first laying position exists, in which the coupling means (5) of adjacent, similar panels (1, 20) mechanically engage one another, so that between the one end face (3) of the one panel and the one opposite end face (4) of the adjacent, similar panel (20), a receiving area (21) is formed, so that one of the piping (15) is introduced into the receiving area (21), due to the shape of the end faces (3, 4) is fixed in a form-fitting manner transverse to the laying surface.

Description

The invention relates to a laying system and a panel for laying flat with similar panels for covering a wall, a floor or a ceiling, and a corresponding flat panel.

From the prior art, it is known to connect a plurality of similar panels surface to each other to produce a ceiling, wall or floor covering. In order to facilitate the laying of the individual panels, the individual panels are provided on the end faces with coupling means which comprise, for example, a tongue and groove system. In this case, an end face of a panel has a groove and an opposite end face has a spring designed to be complementary thereto. The panels can then be arranged during laying such that the groove and the spring of different similar panels interlock, so that a mechanical connection between the panels is formed. The panels are thus fixed in position and a flat panel is created.

To create an additional visual effect and to achieve a decorative enhancement, ornamental elements are attached to a visible from the top decorative side of the panels, which regularly break the flat impression in its uniformity. These decorative elements are usually formed as joints or as piping between the end faces of the similar panels.

From the EP 2 353 821 A1 is a method and an apparatus for connecting a welt with a side edge of a panel, in particular a floor panel made of wood material, known. In the method, the piping is glued to the end faces of panels and fixed in this way.

From the DE 103 02 727 B4 a panel is known, which can be mechanically connected to other panels. The panels are locked together by a coupling element. In one embodiment, a piping is attached between the panels on a contact surface of one of the panels to be joined.

The disadvantage of these panels and laying method is that the piping is firmly bonded at least on one of the end faces of the panels by being glued or glued to the front side there. As a result, when the environmental conditions, for example the humidity and / or the temperature, change, tension between the panel and the piping may occur, since the materials of the panel and the piping expand to different extents due to different expansion coefficients. The panel can then warp due to the occurring tension and lose its original shape. If the piping is already fixed to the panel before laying, if such a change in shape occurs as a result of changed environmental conditions, routing is made more difficult or impossible. If, on the other hand, the panel is already laid, the tension is reduced as forming deformation, which destroys the surface texture and thus the uniform, visual impression of the paneling. In the worst case, even greater damage occurs when the panel curls, breaks through the tension or the piping dissolves from the compound.

From the DE 100 44 016 A1 is a dovetail-shaped connecting element for connecting floor panels known, which is inserted laterally in the longitudinal direction between two floor panels to be connected in order to connect the floor panels together without play. An embodiment of the connecting element comprises a strip-like extension to the surface, which is visible after laying the floor panels and thus can serve as a decorative strip. However, the laying system consisting of the floor panels and the dovetail-shaped connecting element is difficult to install: the connecting element must be pushed longitudinally between the already positioned floor panels. If it is elastic, it must be introduced by force into the groove, but at the expense of mechanical stability. Since the floor panels themselves are not locked together, the mechanical stability of the overall composite formed from the floor panels also decreases. In addition, the material of the connecting element is determined by the connection properties and thus not freely selectable in terms of appearance and aesthetic impression.

It is thus desirable to have an easy-to-install and stable laying system of panels and a sheet-like covering of such panels in which the effects of environmental influences on the laid panels are reduced.

The invention is therefore based on the problem to provide a mechanically stable installation system of panels and a flat panel of such panels, in which the effects of environmental influences on the laid panels are reduced.

The technical object is achieved by a laying system with the features of the protection claim 1, panels with the features of the protection claim 9 and a flat panel with the features of the protection claim 15th solved. Advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

The invention is based on the idea to create a laying system of panels and a flat panel of such panels, in which piping no longer need to be glued to the panel. To realize this, the two end faces of the panels are formed such that in a laying position between the end faces of the adjacent, similar panels, a receiving area is formed, in which a piping can be inserted. The end faces are also such that the piping is then fixed in a form-fitting manner by the two end faces of the adjacent panels transversely to the laying surface of the panels. In the horizontal direction, however, ie in the longitudinal direction parallel to the contact surface between adjacent, similar panels, the piping is not fixed and can move almost freely. This results in a change in environmental conditions, such as a change in temperature or humidity, no tension. If the panels and the piping expand differently, they can shift along the front sides. It can thus come to any deformation of the panels and the uniform and uniform appearance of the surface is always maintained.

definitions

A panel is a flat body, which is suitable to be brought into a composite with other similar panels so that a flat installation surface with a uniform visual impression is created. Such a panel may for example consist of wood, cement, stone, plastic, resin, composite material, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), high-density fiberboard (HDF), insulating materials, laminates or other materials. A panel has a top and a bottom. The underside faces the ground after laying, while the top remains visible even after installation. The upper side may include a decoration, such as a pattern or a grain as decor page. Furthermore, a panel comprises an end face and an opposite end face on which coupling means are formed. When laying the panels are placed on the front sides together in a mechanical connection. A panel, in addition to achieving a visual impression also have other technical purposes, for example, the heat or sound insulation serve.

A laying system is a multi-element kit. The kit includes similar panels and piping. In the finished laid or assembled state, the several elements of the kit form a flat cladding of a substrate.

The fixing of the welt transverse to the laying surface means that the welt is fixed at least in the vectorial component of the direction perpendicular to the laying surface.

Complementary to each other is to mean below that after joining the end faces in one of the laying positions at least a majority of the surfaces of the profilings is in contact with each other, so largely abuts flush with each other. It is largely flush that there is a positive connection between the profiles in the context of manufacturing tolerances of the surfaces.

Profiles are formed on the panel at the respective end face or the respective opposite end face. When Keder the profilings are each formed on one side and an opposite side. The terms front and side are equivalent to their meaning content, unless something else results from the context. The different choice of terminology for the piping and the panel are only to facilitate the clarity of the description.

Preferred embodiments

In particular, thus a laying system is provided comprising piping and similar panels, wherein the panels each comprise at one end face and an opposite end side coupling means, and the similar panels can be brought into mechanical connection with each other by the coupling means in at least a first laying position, wherein a first Laying exists, in which the coupling means of adjacent, similar panels mechanically interlock, so that between one end face of the panel and the one opposite end face of the adjacent, similar panel, a receiving area is formed, so that one of the piping, which is introduced into the receiving area , Is fixed in a form-fitting manner due to the shape of the end faces transverse to the laying surface.

Furthermore, there is advantageously provided a panel adapted to be laid with other similar panels in a laying system comprising: a panel body, the panel body having an end face and an opposite end face, and coupling means are formed on the face side and the opposite end face; and the panel by the coupling means with another similar panel in at least a first laying in mechanical Can be brought into connection, wherein in the first laying a receiving area between the end face of the panel and an opposite end face of an adjacent similar panel is formed, and wherein the shape of the end faces is such that an introduced during installation in the receiving area keder transverse to the laying surface is positively fixed.

Further, advantageously, a sheet cladding of similar panels of a laying system is provided, consisting of: a plurality of similar panels, the panels being mounted on a substrate, and the panels being respectively connected to another similar panel by positioning the further similar panel in a laying position , wherein a piping is introduced into a receiving area between an end face of the panel and an opposite end side of the other similar panels, that the piping is fixed there in a form-fitting manner in the direction transverse to the laying surface.

The advantage of the invention is that introduced piping no longer need to be fixed by glue or glue. The fixation transversely to the laying surface by positive locking causes the piping are indeed fixed and penetration of liquid or other contaminants in the receiving area is prevented, the panels but in changing environmental conditions without obstruction by the piping, in particular along a longitudinal direction of the piping , expand and contract. In the longitudinal direction, the front sides of the panels can then move relative to the piping without causing tension. As a result, the panels can no longer warp, a uniform surface is retained even when the environmental conditions change, and destruction is avoided. Furthermore, the invention provides an easy-to-install but nevertheless mechanically stable system of panels.

A positive connection between the end faces of the panels and the piping fixes the piping all the better and the mechanical connection between adjacent similar panels becomes stronger, the larger the areas in which the piping is in contact with the end faces of the panels. A particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention therefore provides that the one end face and the one opposite end face of the panels each have a profiling, and the profiling is formed on the one end face of the panels complementary to the profiling on one opposite end face of the panels. As a result, the area in which the end faces are in contact with the piping can be increased.

Depending on the shape of the welt, other variants can be chosen. A further advantageous embodiment therefore provides that the one end face and the one opposite end face of the panels each have a profiling, and the profiling on one end face of the panels is mirror-symmetrical to the profiling on one opposite end face of the panels.

In general, it is desirable to have a great deal of flexibility in the laying of panels and the possibilities of varying the visual impression. Depending on the desired visual impression, it is therefore advantageous to have the opportunity to bring piping between the panels or not. A particularly advantageous embodiment therefore provides that there is a further laying position in which the coupling means of adjacent, similar panels mechanically interlock, so that the end face of the panel and the opposite end face of the adjacent, similar panel, at least on one decorative side, flush with each other , And no receiving area is formed for a piping. This makes it possible to connect two similar panels together so that no piping is inserted and at least on the decorative side creates a flush conclusion. As a result, the possibilities of variation of the visual impression of the laying system expand many times. Thus, for example, variations of the distances at which a piping between the end faces of adjacent similar panels is inserted, possible. Keder can be inserted between all the panels, between every other pair formed from two adjacent panels, at even greater intervals or not at all. The flexibility in planning and implementing a laying area is increased, which increases the benefit for the user.

The piping can also be designed with different widths with respect to the laying surface. Thus, the visual impression that arises at the visible after laying side of the welt, can be varied flexibly. Thus, embodiments are also possible in which there are more than two laying positions. The size of the receiving area between the end faces of the panels then results over the width of the piping used.

In order to obtain a uniform surface impression of trained after laying installation surface, the panels should be arranged as uniformly and regularly. Therefore, to obtain a uniform and regular impression, it may be desirable for adjacent panels to be interlocked with each other. Particularly preferred is therefore an embodiment of the invention, wherein it is provided that the coupling means of the similar panels at one end face in each case a groove and at one opposite end face in each case have a spring and in one of the laying positions in each case the spring of one of the similar panels partially engages in the groove of an adjacent similar panel. As a result, adjacent panels can be coupled or locked together in such a way that they mutually fix in the direction perpendicular to the laying surface and can no longer move. Since all the panels are of identical design, thus the grooves and springs are the same, so that when laid a uniform and regular surface is created, which causes a uniform visual impression in the viewer. Even with local load no projecting edges, so that a risk of damage for panel edges is reduced.

The fixation via the groove and the spring also works with inserted between the end faces keder. Located in one of the laying a piping between the end faces of similar panels, then engages the spring of one of the panels in a groove-like recess of the welt and a spring-like projection of the welt engages in a groove of an adjacent one of the similar panels, so that the panels are fixed over the piping perpendicular to the laying surface. A keder formed in this way then continues the profiling of the panel on the front side and the opposite end side of the adjacent one of the similar panels, by simulating the respective profilings on the sides of the welt.

An embodiment of the invention thus provides that the receiving region extends in the first laying position, at least partially, between the groove of the coupling means of a panel and the spring of the coupling means of an adjacent similar panel. If the shape of the welt extends into this part of the receiving area, the welt can additionally be locked or be part of the locking mechanism between the two adjacent panels. As a result, the locking of the panels is improved overall.

In order to make the locking in the plane of the laying surface also uniform and regular, it is also desirable here to have a locking mechanism which makes it possible to position and fix adjoining panels in a uniform and regular manner. Therefore, a particularly advantageous embodiment provides that on one end face of the panels a lower cheek of the groove opposite a top cheek of the groove has a projection and the panels on one opposite end side on its underside a recess for receiving the lower cheek of the groove of an adjacent similar panel in one or both of the installations. The advantage is that adjacent similar panels each overlap a piece on their end faces and opposite end faces, whereby positioning when laying in a laying position is significantly facilitated.

In addition to the overlapping, it is desirable to fix each adjacent panels in the laying direction. Particularly advantageous is therefore an embodiment in which it is provided that on the lower cheek of the groove and the underside in the region of the recess engagement means are formed, wherein the engagement means, at least partially, are complementary to each other, so that they are adjacent to one another in one of the panels Laying, at least partially, interlocking. For example, the engagement means, preferably on an upper side, on the lower cheek of the groove and the lower side in the region of the recess may be formed as intermeshing teeth, for example as complementary saw teeth or as sinusoidal projections. Such an interlocking complementary shape ensures that adjacent panels can be positioned at the same or the same distance from each other during installation. After laying and engaging adjacent panels they are then protected in the plane of the laying surface against displacement, because the engagement means fix the panels.

For example, in order to have a large variety in the optical design of the laying surface and to provide a wide range of options for obtaining an optical impression, the type and shape of the welt can be varied.

An embodiment of the invention therefore provides that at least a number of the piping in the installed state is flush with the surface of the similar panels. This is advantageous, for example, if only a rupture of the otherwise uniform in their visual appearance surface is desired.

A further embodiment provides that at least a number of the piping in the laid state has a projection with respect to the surface of the similar panels. This is for example advantageous if, in addition to the visual impression, a further function is required, for example, if protection against slipping is desired in the case of a floor. If the piping has a projection, the otherwise largely smooth surface of the laying surface is interrupted and a foot or a shoe undergoes the process Entering the laying surface a resistance at the positions of the inserted piping, which prevents slipping or slipping or at least difficult. Thus, the laying system contributes to the achievement of an appealing visual impression even greater safety, so that in addition to the sensual pleasure increased comfort is experienced.

In order to obtain great flexibility in causing certain optical effects on the laying surface, a variety of materials for the piping is available. An embodiment of the invention therefore provides that the piping made of metal or plastic. By metal can be contrast-rich and especially in their appearance even in use consistent and easy to clean piping realized. The use of plastics, for example, in situations where the ingress of liquid and dirt must be prevented, for example in kitchens, bathrooms or other wet rooms.

The piping is fixed by the front sides of the adjacent panels by positive locking. The larger the contact surfaces between the piping and the end faces of the panels, the better the fixation. A particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention therefore provides that the piping on contact surfaces with the profiling of the end face and the profiling of the opposite end face of the similar panels each have a profiling, at least partially, complementary shape. The profiling increases the area at which the welt is in contact with the faces, and the complementary shape ensures that the welt and the face or opposite face are in continuous contact.

Another advantage of a profiling on the sides of the piping that is form-fitting to the profiles of the panels is that the pipings remain fixed in their position, even under strong mechanical stress. On the piping forces acting, for example, by treading and grinding loads on the surface of the panels can not be misjudged then the keder in the receiving area. In addition, the piping protect the front sides of the panels from breakouts and chipping due to use.

The piping can then comprise on one side a profiling, which has a groove-like recess. On the opposite side they comprise a profiling, which has a spring-like projection. Locking adjacent panels then takes place when laying the panels. For this purpose, one of the panels is applied to the desired position on a substrate. One of the piping is then inserted with the side having the spring-like projection in the groove of one of the panels by lateral lowering. The spring-like projection of the welt then engages in the groove of one of the panels. If the piping is inserted, then another, similar panel with the front side on which the spring is applied at an angle in the groove-like recess of the welt and then lowered, so that the spring of another, similar panel in the groove-like recess engages the Keders and the engagement means of a panel and the other, similar panel are engaged with each other. The panels are then locked together in the vertical direction over the piping and in the laying direction via the engagement means. If the lock is to be released again, the other, similar panel can be removed again by being raised. As soon as the engagement means no longer interlock, the other similar panel can be removed at an angle.

In order to facilitate the laying of the panels and to speed it may be desirable to fix the piping to a panel before laying. Therefore, it is provided in a further advantageous embodiment that the coupling means of the panels comprise a Kederrastnut, and the piping having a locking projection, so that a piping on the front side of one of the panels can be locked via the locking projection with the Kederrastnut. As a result, the piping, for example already at the factory, can be locked to the panel, so that the piping no longer has to be inserted during subsequent laying. This saves time and allows easy laying. Preferably, the piping thus engages in the groove of the panel and the Kederrastnut formed usually in the associated Nutunterwange. The panel and the piping are formed so that the piping is thereby positively connected to the panel. The side facing away from the groove side of the welt has a groove-like recess into which engages when laying in the first laying position then a groove of a similar panel and achieved via the engagement means of the two panels in cooperation with the piping a positive connection of the panels and the welt becomes.

The locking projection is preferably formed integrally with the remainder of the welt. The piping and in particular the locking projection and the panel are designed so elastic that a form-fitting engaged piping can be solved before laying the panel against the catch without damaging the piping or the panel, in particular the coupling means with their engagement means.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to preferred embodiments with reference to the figures. Hereby show:

1 a schematic representation of the cross section of an embodiment of the panel;

2 a schematic representation of the cross section of two adjacent panels, which are connected to each other in the first installation, but with a piping is shown separately for clarity;

3 a schematic representation of the cross section of the two adjacent panels, which are connected to each other in the first laying with inlaid piping;

4 a schematic representation of the cross section of the two adjacent panels, which are connected to each other in the second laying without piping;

5 a schematic representation of the cross section of two adjacent panels in another embodiment;

6a a schematic representation of a plan view of a laying surface, wherein the panels are laid in the first laying position and between adjacent panels each a piping is inserted;

6b a schematic representation of a plan view of a laying surface, wherein the panels are arranged half in the first and half in the second laying position;

7 a schematic flow diagram of the steps for laying a flat panel.

In 1 is an embodiment of a panel 1 shown as a cross section. The panel 1 comprises a panel body 2 which is a bottom 26 and a top 25 includes. The top 25 forms the decoration page provided with a decor 27 of the panel. Furthermore, the panel includes 1 a front side 3 and an opposite end face 4 which are both coupling agents 5 . 5 ' include. The coupling agent 5 at the front 3 includes a groove 6 and engaging means 13 , as well as a locking projection 35 at the top 25 , The coupling agent 5 ' on the opposite front side 4 includes a spring 7 and engaging means 13 ' , The groove 6 includes a groove cheek 9 and a Nutunterwange 12 , The groove 6 is designed so that the Nutunterwange 12 a supernatant 8th having. At the opposite end 4 has the panel body 2 in the range of the coupling agent 5 ' a recess 11 , which is suitable, the Nutunterwange 12 the groove 6 an adjacent similar panel. The intervention means 13 ' can with one or more interventional means 13 the adjacent similar panels are brought into engagement. Here are the means of intervention 13 . 13 ' for example, as a sawtooth projections 46 and notches 47 educated. The feather 7 further comprises an upper side 10 and a lower locking recess 36 ,

In 2 is a schematic representation of the cross section of two adjacent panels 1 . 20 , which are interconnected in a first laying, shown. However, it is not piping for clarity 15 between the panels 1 . 20 positioned. The piping 15 is shown separately for illustrative purposes. The piping 15 includes on one side 43 a complementary profiling 23 '' which is a locking element 37 and a groove-like recess 40 includes, and on an opposite side 44 a profiling 22 '' which has an upper locking recess 38 and a feathery overhang 39 includes. The panel 1 and the adjacent, similar panel 20 are in the first deployment, in the engaging means 13 . 13 ' so intertwined that between an opposite end face 4 of the adjacent, similar panel 20 and a front side 3 of the panel 1 a recording area 21 is trained. In the area of the recording area 21 have the opposite end face 4 of the adjacent, similar panel 20 a profiling 22 ' and the front side 3 of the panel 1 a complementary profiling 23 ' on. The piping 15 points accordingly to the opposite end 4 of the adjacent, similar panel 20 facing side 43 the profiling 22 ' complementary profiling 23 '' and on the front 3 of the panel 1 facing opposite side 44 the profiling 23 ' the front of the adjacent, similar panel 20 complementary profiling 22 '' on. Will the piping 15 in the recording area 21 introduced engages in this embodiment, the piping 15 while precisely fitting in the recording area 21 and thereby extends the opposite end face 4 of the adjacent, similar panel 20 by the piping 15 in profiling 22 '' the profiling 22 ' of the adjacent, similar panel 20 replicates. Because the profilings 22 ' . 23 ' each to the profiles 23 '' . 22 '' of the piping 15 are formed complementary, ensure the profiles 22 ' . 23 ' for that the piping 15 , when it is inserted, across the laying surface, ie across the top 25 , is positively fixed.

3 shows a schematic representation of the cross section of the two adjacent panels 1 . 20 , which already in the 1 and 2 have been described. The panels 1 . 20 are connected here in the first laying. Here is the piping 15 in the recording area 21 brought in. The piping 15 is achieved by a positive connection between a spring-like projection 39 of the piping 15 and the groove cheek 9 , a positive connection between the locking projection 35 and the upper locking recess 38 at the piping 15 and a positive connection between the locking element 37 at the piping 15 and the lower locking recess 36 of the adjacent, similar panel 20 fixed. The adjacent, similar panel 20 engages with the profiling 22 ' on the opposite front side 4 in the profiling 23 '' of the piping 15 one. The feather 7 of the adjacent, similar panel 20 thus engages in the groove-like recess 40 of the piping 15 one. Between adjacent, similar panel 20 and piping 15 it comes next to the positive connection between the locking element 37 and the lower locking recess 36 for the positive connection between a locking projection 41 of the piping 15 and a further locking recess 42 on the adjacent, similar panel 20 ,

Because the piping 15 is fixed by positive locking, a cohesive fixation is not necessary, so that the panels 1 . 20 in the longitudinal direction, ie perpendicular to the cross-sectional plane, free from the piping 15 and a change in environmental conditions can not cause a tension between the piping 15 and the panels 1 . 20 leads. Should be due to the shape or material of the welt 15 also a traction between the piping 15 and the front ends 3 . 4 the panels 1 . 20 present, it should be noted that the forces that occur when environmental conditions change, are much greater than the forces caused by the frictional connection forces. The panels 1 . 20 So you will be free from the piping 15 can move, so that a strain is reduced and the panels do not warp against each other. There is then no impairment of the uniform installation area. The panels 1 . 20 are in the first laying preferably on the piping 15 locked together, as in 3 shown.

For the in 3 In the embodiment shown, the installation system for the first installation is laid as follows: First, a panel 1 with its bottom 26 on a surface 45 applied. Subsequently, a piping 15 with its feathery overhang 39 in the groove 6 of the panel 1 inserted so that the locking projection 35 of the panel 1 in the upper locking recess 38 of the piping 15 engages and profiling 22 '' of the piping 15 in the complementary profiling 23 ' of the panel 1 intervenes. The next step is the spring 7 an adjacent, similar panel 20 initially at an angle to the groove-like recess 40 of the piping 15 applied and then completely lowered, so that the engaging means 13 ' of the adjacent, similar panel 20 into the intervention means 13 of the panel 1 intervention. Both the piping 15 as well as the adjacent, similar panel 20 are now by positive engagement with the panel 1 connected.

Should the adjacent, similar panel 20 be removed again or the installation system are taken apart again, the installation system is taken apart in the reverse order. Unless the adjacent, similar panel 20 is not already locked with another, similar panel, this is the adjacent, similar panel 20 raised again and the spring 7 of the adjacent, similar panel 20 from the groove-like recess 40 of the piping 15 away. Then the piping 15 taken and the panel 1 away.

In principle, it is also possible that the piping 15 not just when laying is introduced, but already before with the panel 1 is connected or is. The panel 1 can, for example, already factory with the piping 15 be provided so that then the laying can be performed even faster and easier.

The illustrated embodiment limits the scope of the coupling agent 5 not on the front pages 3 . 4 of the panel 1 , Form the front sides 3 . 4 for example, the longitudinal sides of the panel body 2 so can the coupling agents 3 . 4 similar coupling agent on the short sides of the panel body 2 be educated. In this way, a connection with adjacent on the short sides, similar panels in the sense of an "angle-angle" connection is also possible. The short sides of two adjacent panel bodies 2 But they can also be locked differently or not at all.

At the other end faces, for example, the short end faces, and coupling means for locking the panels may be formed, which allow a merging and optionally locking a translational movement in a position in which the tops of the panels to be joined are oriented parallel to each other. Such a lock is referred to as a snap-in lock.

Alternatively, the coupling means may be formed on the other end faces, which orientate the coupling means by means of a movement which is substantially parallel to the surface normal of the top sides of the panels is or the mutually parallel end faces a movement perpendicular to the two parallel aligned surface normal of the two end faces to be locked together is executed. Such a lock is also referred to as a fold-down lock.

4 shows a schematic representation of the cross section of the two adjacent panels 1 . 20 after the 1 and 2 , which are connected to each other in a second laying without piping. These are the intervention means 13 ' of the panel 1 and the intervention means 13 of the adjacent, similar panel 20 so engaged with each other that the opposite end face 4 of the adjacent, similar panel 20 in contact with the front 3 of the panel 1 is. In this embodiment, the spring engages 7 of the adjacent, similar panel 20 in the groove 6 of the panel 1 one, leaving the groove cheek 9 and the top 10 the feather 7 and the profiles 22 ' . 23 ' are in contact with each other. The panels 1 . 20 In the second laying position, they are therefore not locked by a piping but directly with each other.

The laying for in the 4 shown second laying of in 1 and 2 described panels 1 . 20 looks like this: First, the panel 1 with its bottom 26 on a surface 45 applied. Then the spring 7 the adjacent one of the similar panels 20 initially at an angle to the groove 6 of the panel 1 applied and then completely lowered, so that the engaging means 13 ' of the adjacent, similar panel 20 into the intervention means 13 of the panel 1 intervene and the two panels 1 . 20 are directly interlocked with each other. To release the connection, the installation system is taken apart in the reverse order accordingly. The adjacent, similar panel 20 is first lifted and then removed at an angle from the second laying position. Then also the panel 1 be removed.

5 shows a schematic representation of another embodiment. The structure of the panel 1 and the adjacent, similar panel 20 is largely with the in the 1 to 4 shown panels 1 . 20 identical. However, is at the Nutunterwange 12 of the panel 1 an additional Kederrastnut 48 trained, in the one at the piping 15 trained locking projection 49 can intervene. The piping 15 is then already before applying and locking the adjacent, similar panel 20 locked or fixed in the first laying position. Through the lifelike intervention of the spring-like projection 39 in the groove 6 of the panel 1 and the locking projection 49 in the Kederrastnut 48 in the Nutunterwange 12 is achieved a positive locking in the uninstalled state. The piping 15 is thus between the groove 6 and Kederrastnut 48 locked. So can the piping 15 for example, before laying the panels 1 . 20 already at the factory on the panel 1 be positioned and fixed. Laying the panels 1 . 20 This makes it faster and less complicated. However, the locking is on the exact choice of geometry and the elasticity of the materials of piping and panel designed so that the locking can be solved before laying again to lay the panel with another similar panel in the second laying position can. A fixation of the welt, which withstands impacts, for example, when entering a floor covering formed therefrom, is via the positive fixation between the end faces 3 . 4 the similar interconnected panels 1 . 20 reached in the first laying.

In 6a is a schematic representation of a section of a plan view of the top / decorative side of an assembled installation system 30 shown. Here are the panels 1 . 20 laid in the first laying and between adjacent panels 1 . 20 each is a piping 15 inserted.

Because the laying system 30 Has at least two Verlegestellungen and thus the possibility exists, a piping 15 To insert or not, different optical effects can be achieved. Another example of an assembled installation system 30 in which use was made of this possibility of variation is exemplary in 6b shown. There is a schematic representation of a plan view of the top / decorative side of an assembled installation system 30 shown, with only between every second of the panels 1 . 20 one piping each 15 was introduced. In between are the panels 1 . 20 locked directly to each other in the second laying, so that at least the decorative sides of contact surfaces 32 flush with each other. Unlike the in 6a example shown is thus a distance 34 between adjacent cedars 15 in laying direction 31 doubled.

Due to the two laying positions shown here can be with the same panels 1 . 20 over the selected distances 34 between the piping 15 achieve any optical effects. The distances can be 34 between the piping 15 in laying direction 31 any multiple of the panel width 33 be.

In 7 Figure 4 is a schematic flow diagram of the steps for laying a sheet cladding. First, similar panels of the invention are provided 101 , Then one of the panels is applied to a substrate 102 , It can be a wall, a ceiling or a floor. Depending on whether a piping is to be introduced between the panel and the other similar panel connected in the next step with this panel or not and depending on the desired optical impression, there are now two ways to connect the panel with the other similar panel 103 , The first possibility is that a piping is placed on the front side of the already applied panel 104 and then the other similar panel is connected to the already applied panel 105 , The second possibility is that no piping is placed between the end faces and the other similar panel is connected directly to the already applied panel in the second laying position 106 , Thereafter, the process is repeated to add panels until the desired area is completely covered with panels.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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paneling

2

panel body

3

front

4

opposite front side

5, 5 '

coupling agent

6

groove

7

feather

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Got over

9

Nutoberwange

10

Top of the spring

11

recess

12

Nutunterwange

13, 13 '

engagement means

14

Bottom of the spring

15

piping

20

adjacent, similar panel

21

reception area

22 ', 22' '

profiling

23 ', 23' '

complementary profiling

25

top

26

bottom

27

decorative side

30

laying system

31

installation direction

32

contact area

33

panel width

34

Distance between two adjacent piping

35

Locking projection

36

lower locking recess

37

Locking element on the piping

38

upper locking recess on the piping

39

feathery supernatant

40

groove-like recess

41

Locking projection on the piping

42

further locking recess

43

page

44

opposite side

45

underground

46

head Start

47

score

48

Kederrastnut

49

locking projection

101-106

Steps for laying a flat paneling

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Cited patent literature

• EP 2353821 A1 [0004]
• DE 10302727 B4 [0005]
• DE 10044016 A1 [0007]

Claims (16)

Installation system ( 30 ) comprising piping ( 15 ) and similar panels ( 1 . 20 ), the panels ( 1 . 20 ) each on one end face ( 3 ) and an opposite end face ( 4 ) Coupling agent ( 5 ), and the similar panels ( 1 . 20 ) by the coupling agent ( 5 ) can be brought into mechanical connection with each other in at least a first laying position, characterized in that a first laying position exists, in which the coupling means ( 5 ) of adjacent, similar panels ( 1 . 20 ) mechanically interlock, so that between the one end face ( 3 ) of the one panel and the one opposite end face ( 4 ) of the adjacent, similar panel ( 20 ) a receiving area ( 21 ) is formed so that one of the piping ( 15 ), which is in the receiving area ( 21 ), due to the shape of the end faces ( 3 . 4 ) is positively fixed transversely to the laying surface. Installation system ( 30 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the one end face ( 3 ) and the one opposite end face ( 4 ) of the panels ( 1 . 20 ) each have a profiling ( 22 ' . 23 ' ), and the profiling ( 23 ' ) on one end face ( 3 ) of the panels ( 1 . 20 ) complementary to the profiling ( 22 ' ) on the one opposite end face ( 4 ) of the panels ( 1 . 20 ) is trained. Installation system ( 30 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the piping ( 15 ) on one side ( 43 ) and an opposite side ( 44 ) Profiles ( 22 '' . 23 '' ), and the profiling ( 23 '' ) on one side ( 43 ) equal to the profiling ( 22 ' ) of the opposite end faces ( 4 ) of the panels ( 1 . 20 ), and the profiling ( 22 '' ) on the one opposite side ( 44 ) equal to the profiling ( 23 ' ) of the end faces ( 3 ) of the panels ( 1 . 20 ). Installation system ( 30 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that there is a further laying position in which the coupling means ( 5 ) of adjacent, similar panels ( 1 . 20 ) engage mechanically so that the one end face ( 3 ) of the panel ( 1 ) and the one opposite end face ( 4 ) of the adjacent one of the similar panels ( 20 ), at least on a decorative side ( 27 ), flush with each other, and no receiving area ( 21 ) for a piping ( 15 ) is trained. Installation system ( 30 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coupling agents ( 5 ) of the similar panels ( 1 . 20 ) on one end face ( 3 ) each have a groove ( 6 ) and on one opposite end face ( 4 ) one spring each ( 7 ) and the receiving area ( 8th ) in the first laying, at least partially, between the groove ( 6 ) of the coupling agent ( 5 ) of the panel ( 1 ) and the spring ( 7 ) of the coupling agent ( 5 ) of the adjacent one of the similar panels ( 20 ). Installation system ( 30 ) according to claim 5, characterized in that on one end face ( 3 ) of the panels ( 1 . 20 ) a Unterwange ( 12 ) of the groove ( 6 ) against a cheek ( 9 ) of the groove ( 6 ) a supernatant ( 8th ) and the panels ( 1 . 20 ) on the one opposite end face ( 4 ) on its underside a recess ( 11 ) for receiving the lower cheek ( 12 ) of the groove ( 6 ) of an adjacent similar panel ( 1 . 20 ) in one of the laying positions. Installation system ( 30 ) according to claim 6, characterized in that on the lower cheek ( 12 ) of the groove ( 6 ) and the underside in the region of the recess ( 11 ) Intervention means ( 13 ), wherein the engagement means 13 , at least partially, are complementary to each other so that they are adjacent to adjacent panels ( 1 . 20 ) in one of the laying positions, at least partially, interlock. Installation system ( 30 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coupling agents ( 5 . 5 ' ) of the panels ( 1 . 20 ) a Kederrastnut ( 48 ), and the piping ( 15 ) a locking projection ( 49 ), so that one of the piping ( 15 ) on the front side 3 one of the panels ( 1 ) via the locking projection ( 49 ) with the Kederrastnut ( 48 ) can be locked. Panel ( 1 ), which is suitable with other similar panels ( 20 ) in a laying system ( 30 ), comprising: a panel body ( 2 ), wherein the panel body ( 2 ) an end face ( 3 ) and an opposite end face ( 4 ), and on the front side ( 3 ) and the opposite end face ( 4 ) Coupling agent ( 5 ) are formed, and the panel ( 1 ) by the coupling agent ( 5 ) with another similar panel ( 20 ) can be brought into mechanical connection in at least one first laying position, characterized in that in the first laying position a receiving area ( 21 ) between the one end face ( 3 ) of the panel and the one opposite end face ( 4 ) of an adjacent one of the similar panels ( 20 ), and wherein the shape of the end faces ( 3 . 4 ) is such that when laying in the receiving area ( 21 ) incorporated piping ( 15 ) is positively fixed transversely to the laying surface. Panel ( 1 ) according to claim 9, characterized in that the coupling agent ( 5 ) each have a profiling ( 22 ' . 23 ' ) and the profiling ( 23 ' ) on one end face ( 3 ) of the panel ( 1 ) complementary to the profiling ( 22 ' ) on the one opposite end face ( 4 ) of the panel ( 1 ) is trained. Panel ( 1 ) according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that the coupling agent ( 5 ) are adapted to provide at least one further laying arrangement, in which the panel ( 1 ) with the adjacent one of the similar panels ( 20 ) mechanically engages one another, so that the one end face ( 3 ) of the panel ( 1 ) and the one opposite end face ( 4 ) of the adjacent one of the similar panels ( 20 ) abut each other flush and no receiving area ( 21 ) is trained. Panel ( 1 ) according to one of claims 10 to 11, characterized in that the coupling agent ( 5 ) of the panel ( 1 ) on one end face ( 3 ) a groove ( 6 ) and the coupling agent ( 5 ) on the one opposite end face ( 4 ) of the panel ( 4 ) a feather ( 7 ), which are formed such that the receiving area ( 21 ) in the first laying, at least partially, between the groove ( 6 ) of the panel ( 1 ) and the spring ( 7 ) of the adjacent one of the similar panels ( 20 ). Panel ( 1 ) according to claim 12, characterized in that on one end face ( 3 ) of the panel ( 1 ) a Unterwange ( 12 ) of the groove ( 6 ) against a cheek ( 9 ) of the groove ( 6 ) a supernatant ( 8th ) and the panel ( 1 ) on the one opposite end face ( 4 ) on its underside a recess ( 11 ) for receiving the lower cheek ( 12 ) of the groove ( 6 ) of the adjacent one of the similar panels ( 20 ) in one of the laying positions. Panel ( 1 ) according to claim 13, characterized in that on the lower cheek ( 12 ) of the groove ( 6 ) and the underside in the region of the recess ( 11 ) Intervention means ( 13 ), wherein the engagement means ( 13 ), at least partially, are complementary to each other, so that they are adjacent to adjacent similar panels ( 1 . 20 ) in one of the laying positions, at least partially, interlock. Flat paneling of similar panels ( 1 . 20 ) of a laying system ( 30 ), consisting of: several similar panels ( 1 . 20 ) according to one of claims 9 to 14 ( 101 ), the panels ( 1 . 20 ) on a substrate ( 45 ) are applied, and wherein the panels ( 1 ) each with another similar panel ( 20 ) by positioning the further similar panel ( 20 ) are connected in a laying position, characterized in that a piping ( 15 ) so in a receiving area ( 21 ) between a front side ( 3 ) of the panel ( 1 ) and an opposite end face ( 4 ) of the similar panels ( 20 ) is introduced, that the piping ( 15 ) is fixed positively there in the direction transverse to the laying surface. Flat panel according to claim 15, characterized in that the further similar panel ( 20 ) so in a further laying with the one of the panels ( 1 ) is brought that the front side ( 3 ) of the panel ( 1 ) and the opposite end face ( 4 ) of the other similar panel ( 20 ), at least on a decorative side ( 27 ), flush with each other and no piping ( 15 ) between the front side ( 3 ) of the panel ( 1 ) and the opposite end face ( 4 ) of the other similar panel ( 20 ) is introduced.

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