DE2326948A1 - PANEL SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION - Google Patents

Description

29 Oldenburg

EJisabetbstraÄ * 6

Patent and utility model auxiliary application

Hunlas B. Y., Piekstraat 2, Rotterdam / Netherlands

Panel system construction

The present invention is based on the idea to create a panel system construction "which, mainly decorative and acoustic purposes, can be assembled and disassembled quickly, easily and appropriately and which offers varying possibilities in terms of their shape, using standard parts and a Minimum of tools.

In addition there is the panel system construction proposed by the invention among other things from one or more elongated, independent hollow profiles, - which by means of fastening parts to be attached to at least one support or a wing and at an angle on the The carrier or the wing stand and are each made up of two panels facing each other, which are provided with long sides beaded on the same side and, with their beaded long sides facing each other, with these long sides through elastic clamping effect on one or more individual Connecting pieces are clamped to the

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this purpose are profiled at two opposite ends and within the bounded by the panels Häumes are arranged.

In the panel system construction according to the invention the elastic clamping action principle is advantageously used for fastening the panels, which leads to a direct Fixing leads and quick and easy mounting and dismantling enables and further the advantage has that on the outside no fastening means for holding the profile panels together are visible, since the Connecting pieces lie within the profiles. Neither the panels themselves nor their flanged long sides are " bound to a certain shape. The same applies also on the profiled ends of the connecting parts. The only condition that applies is that the above-mentioned elastic Clamping effect is realizable. On the other hand, the choice of material is also free. Both for the panels and for the connecting parts that apply depending on the requirements Metal, wood, plastic or any other suitable material can be used.

Stu? To clarify, it should be noted that with an "independent" ¹ hollow profile, a profile is meant which, after assembly, can be handled and transported as a whole without losing its connection «,

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It is also noted that one of the terms "Beam" and "wing" are intended to mean any structure to which the profiles can be mounted. Just as an example of a support surface, a ceiling or called a wall, while as an example of a wall, gers can call a bar. As a means for attaching the hollow profiles to the carrier or the For example, poles, cables, or other means can be used on the wing. All of this is affected through the intended use of the panel system construction, such as a canopy, pergola, as Wall or ceiling cladding or other uses in construction. ~

The invention is also characterized by the possibility of using two or to put more hollow profiles with the narrow long sides against each other, each two against each other Profiles are mutually connected by at least one elastic organ that extends into the extends two profiles and on the one hand on a coupling link in the first profile and on the other hand on one Coupling member engages in the second profile in such a way that the suspension causes a slight displacement of the connecting pieces present in the connected profiles against each other for assembly or disassembly

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assembly of the panels is possible. By doing this, there is a very rich variation in the final shape The construction of the panel system is possible, which can be enlarged if it is based on another characteristic expand the invention two or more hollow profiles like an open lattice construction, into two intersecting, For example, directions perpendicular to one another, with the profiles alternating at the point of contact are connected by a connection that is on the beaded longitudinal edges of the matching is attached to the narrow long sides of the panels.

The coupling members mentioned can, for example each consist of a block, which is adapted to the shape of the inner shape of the profile in which it is attached. The block. Can rest on the rear side of the flanged long sides and has gripping or Attachment options for the elastic organ. A simplification of the panel system construction is achieved if, according to another measure of the invention, the coupling slide is a part of the connecting piece is.

Both panel system construction according to the invention can further simplify and standardize the Individual parts are achieved if, according to further characteristics of the invention, the panels of a hollow profile are the same.

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are shaped and / or the panels of a hollow profile "on both sides are parallel and / or the panels are made of somewhat elastic. Material has been manufactured in such a way that that the panels can be clamped by means of a snap action on the more or less rigid connector i

The invention is further characterized in that each connecting piece consists of a narrow strip-shaped Element that is almost as wide in length as the associated panel and on each of its two profiled ends is designed with a head part for clamping the beaded long sides of two panels, which together form a hollow profile and which is provided between the two head parts with at least a receiving space for interaction with the elastic organ that connects two hollow profiles. One advantage of this ^ aßnahüie is that the connectors are quick and easy can be manufactured by extrusion.

The introduction of the elastic organ, which connects two mutually opposing profiles, is made easier, in that, according to another characteristic of the invention, at least one of the headers of each connector is dimensioned such that there is a longitudinal groove on at least one longitudinal side of the hollow profile, and although between the facing beaded longitudinal side

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ten of the panels of the profile, further you can through the Make a longitudinal groove alternate the thickness of the hollow profile. Furthermore, a longitudinal groove facilitates the coupling of the hollow profile to the fastening means, which are Fasten the profile to a beam or a wing. By according to a further characteristic of the invention the one facing away from the carrier or the wing A cover strip is attached to the narrow longitudinal side of the hollow profiles, one can also advantageously use the Use the longitudinal groove between the panels, for example by making the cover strip with the help of a snap clips j which are stuck in the longitudinal groove.

A structurally simple and easy-to-manufacture embodiment of the elastic member exists according to FIG Invention of a mainly U-shaped wire spring with a body part and two feet, each of which are resiliently compressible, one of the two Penance locked by snap action can lie in a- ' Nem receiving space of a connector in one of the profiles and the other locked in a similar manner can lie in a receiving space of a connecting piece in the other profile, the two connecting pieces are set on the same longitudinal axis.

The mentioned connecting pieces can be different "Ways to be carried out. According to the invention

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is the receiving space in one of the embodiments asymmetrical for the resilient member with respect to the longitudinal direction of the connecting piece, d. i.e., closer to one as on the other head part of the connector .stelles. It is also possible according to the invention. lent, the receiving space for the resilient organ regarding to be used symmetrically in the longitudinal direction of the connector. The invention further comprises another embodiment of the connecting piece, in which two equally long receiving spaces for elastic organs outside the center of the connecting piece, each in the same Away from the adjoining headboard. All versions of the connecting piece can be used for the construction of composite structures, which have actually been put together from one, two, three, four or more hollow profiles. The connectors With an asymmetrical position of the receiving space for the elastic organ, the series must be used for this purpose to be inserted into the profiles vice versa.

The invention is further characterized by the possibility of perforating the panels, which in terms of Weight saving and decorative effect useful can be. According to the invention, using perforated panels, between the panels of the Insert sound-absorbing material into the hollow profile, where-

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an excellent acoustic effect is achieved.

The above-mentioned characteristics and other characteristics of the panel cladding construction according to the invention are explained below with reference to the attached schematic drawings, the embodiments of the panel system construction. In this connection it is noted that the invention is in no way restrictive is based on these exemplary embodiments, but includes all variants that fall under the protection applied for. Thus, the starting point in the illustrated embodiments was an application where the panel system construction has been hung from the ceiling and the panels of a hollow profile are uniform and reciprocal are concurrent and the profiles are perpendicular to the ceiling serving as a supporting surface and also with its Longitudinal center line running parallel to the ceiling are. But as noted, the invention is not on this limited.

Fig. 1, 2 and 3 show in perspective and from below seen three possible embodiments of the panel system construction according to the invention,

Figure 4- is an end view of a complete self-contained Hollow profile.

Fig. 5 is a side view of Fig. 4, wherein, for ¹ part of the right panel has been removed.

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l "ig. 6 is an end view of two assembled hollow profiles, which have been placed against each other and mutually connected. ^x 'ig. 7 is a partially sectioned side view

of FIG. 6.
Fig. 8, 9 and 10 show different embodiments

possibilities of a connector. Fig. 11 is a side view of Figs. ^8-0 Ig. 12 and 13 show two views of a wire spring for the mutual connection of the profiles. ■

^x1 ig. 14 and 15 show, in side and top views, a connecting piece which connects hollow profiles that are perpendicular to one another at the point of contact.

First, referring to Figs. 4- and 5, a independent hollow profile described in more detail.

The denoted by 1 hollow profile consists of two rectangular panels that are uniform and reciprocal are concurrent. The panels are provided with long sides 3, which are flanged along the same side corresponding long sides of the two fan cores lie one above the other facing. The panels are by means of this longitudinal

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Pages have been clamped by, elastic clamping effect on a single connecting piece 4, which is shown in FIG bestent from a narrow strip-shaped element. That The connector is as long as the panels are wide and has been made at each of the two ends with a profiled head part 5 for clamping the Long sides 3 · in. Fig. 4 shows that the connector lies entirely within the space delimited by the panels. Share between the head 5 is the connector 4 provided with a receiving space 6, which here has the shape of a longitudinal groove and to be discussed in more detail Purpose. On both narrow longitudinal sides of the profile 1 there is a longitudinal groove between the mutually facing Long sides 3 "on the outside of the lower beaded Long sides 3, a cover strip 8 is fixed by means of one or more snap clips or snap-on springs 9, which protrude into the lower longitudinal groove 7. .

The hollow profile Λ can be quickly and appropriately clamped onto the more or less rigid connecting piece 4 by a snap action using somewhat elastic panel material. To do this, first lay a panel flat with the long sides 3 facing up. Then the desired number of connecting pieces 4 in the desired mutual distance by snap action between

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pinched the long sides 3. The long sides 3 then comprise one hand 10 of the head parts 5. Then the other Panel 2 printed over the other edge of the headboards 5 by snap action. Finally, the masking strip becomes 8 by means of one or more snap springs 9 » which are inserted into the lower longitudinal groove 7, fixed.

It should be noted that the open longitudinal grooves 7 do not exist need to be when the panels with the beaded long sides are against each other. One condition is then probably that the panel material is so elastic that when the second panel is clamped on, the long sides of the first panel yielding and evading sufficiently to prevent the clamping of the long sides of the second Panels cannot be prevented. In the absence of the longitudinal grooves

7, other precautions should be taken to prevent the Bring in the snap spring 9 and the cover strip

8 to enable. You could then, for example, keep recesses free at certain points. ■

if desired the panels can be perforated. This results in weight savings and a certain decorative effect Effect. Perforated can also be used Panels are introduced between the panels of the hollow profile sound-absorbing material, whereby an excellent acoustic effect is achieved,

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In the embodiment according to FIGS. 6 and 7 are in one and the same area two hollow profiles ^ 1 have been placed with the narrow long sides against each other. Both Profiles are mutually connected by an approximately U-shaped wire spring that extends into the two Profiles expands and on the one hand at the connector

4 in the first profile and on the other hand on the connector

5 attacks in such a way that the suspension causes a slight Shifting the two connecting pieces against each other is possible, whereby the assembly or disassembly the panels is facilitated.

As already noted, the wire spring can instead of the connecting piece 4 on a (not shown) coupling element attack, which is arranged inside the hollow profile. The coupling element can, for example, the Have the shape of a block, the ■ at the rear of the flanged longitudinal sides 3 is, has means for engaging the wire spring.

In the illustrated embodiment, the body portion 12 of the wire spring 11 extends through the two one another facing longitudinal grooves 7 äer two profiles and stands perpendicular to it, further the wire spring has two individually resilient, compressible feet 13 · A foot is locked by a snap action in the groove-shaped On acceptance aum 6 of the connector 4 in the first Pr o-

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fil, while the other foot 13 also by snap action locked lies in the groove-shaped receiving space 6 of the connecting piece in the other profile. Both connectors lie in the same longitudinal axis. In particular, FIG. 7 shows the way in which the feet go through Snap action in the groove-shaped receiving spaces 6. lying locked. ■

The composite according to FIG. 6 and 7, is constructed as follows. First, in the same way as in FIG. 4, a panel 2 is laid down and the desired number of connecting pieces 4 clamped. Then the one panel of the second profile is placed next to it. In this panel too, connecting pieces 4 are then bracketed in the longitudinal axis of the connecting pieces which are already located in one of the panels of the second profile. Then an ipeder -11 is inserted into two connecting pieces lying in the same longitudinal axis. The second panel of the two profiles is then pressed onto the appropriate point by a snap action. ^ poorly the cover strip 8 is attached to the lower profile.

The connector, which in the embodiments according to Fig. 4 to 7 is shown in Fig. 8 individually. The receiving space designed as a longitudinal groove 6 is asymmetrical with respect to the longitudinal direction of the connector; that is, that he is closer to that

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lower head part 5 than on the upper head part 5 It is then possible, in the case, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7, to set the receiving spaces 6 of the two connecting pieces 4 as close as possible to one another. This increases the Stability of the structure and limits the length of the spring to a minimum.

One must pay attention to this in this embodiment be that always two recording rooms 6 are set as close as possible 'next to each other. However, this is not when using the embodiment according to FIG. 9 required. This connector 4 is in fact completely symmetrical with two identical head share 5 and two same receiving spaces 6, which are arranged symmetrically with regard to the longitudinal direction of the connecting piece are. According to FIG. 10, it is also possible to join the two receiving spaces 6 together to form a long, groove-shaped one Recording space that extends over almost the entire middle section. The headboards give way alternately ab in the embodiment. The connecting pieces described 4 are all usable for building the panel system construction, regardless of their construction.

One should make sure that, if. Profiles in the manner shown in Fig. 6 and 7 against each other are set, the connecting pieces 4 with asymmetrical design, such. B. according to. Fig. 8, the journey

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he after with the receiving groove 6 after one and the other * -> align side.

With reference to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 it is explained that the described hollow profiles 1 look like an open one. Lattice construction can expand in two "intersecting directions that are perpendicular in the embodiment shown either according to Fig. 4- and 5 "in" simple design (Fig. 1) or in accordance with FIGS. 6 and 7 in duplicate (Fig. 2) or partly in a simple, partly in a double version (Fig. 5) · Of course, are still many other variations possible. The fasteners, which attach the profiles to the wing, not shown, are indicated schematically by 14- been.

1 and 2 show that continuous profiles 1 and 2 in a seal and non-continuous profiles in the other direction between two consecutive continuous profiles have been attached, the non-continuous profiles with the head surfaces on the outside of the panels 2 of the continuous profiles. . Even the left in Figure 5 is .man such a situation, as in Fig. 15, the connecting piece 15 which connects the ^x rofile at the point of their meeting point with each other, a cross-shaped piece is that the other way with the four feet on the -

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crimped long sides 3 of the narrow long sides of the Profile 1 has been fixed by means of a clamping plate 16 and a screw .17 · The clamping plate 16 is inside the profile 1 on the inside of the flanged Long sides 3 with the help of screw 17 been tightened. This extends through the longitudinal groove 7 and through a groove in the foot of the cross shaped connecting piece 15 · ^ as already mentioned fastening means 14 is in this embodiment a rod inserted into a "central screw sleeve 18 of the cross-shaped connector has been screwed. But it is by no means necessary that the fastening means 14 · attack the head piece 15. In Fig. 14 has been indicated with dash-dot lines that the rod 14, if desired, through the longitudinal groove 7 can continue down.

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Claims (1)

Patent claims: (Ij panel system construction., Among other things, ordered from one or more elongated, separate hollow profiles, which are to be attached to at least one carrier or a wing by means of fasteners ¹ and are at an angle on the carrier or the wing and each is made up of two opposing panels and ge provided with long sides flanged to the same side and with their respective flanged long sides facing each other, with these long sides clamped by elastic clamping action on one or more individual connecting pieces that are profiled for this purpose at two opposite ends and within the space limited by the panels. 2. Panel system construction according to claim 1, characterized in that in one and the same area two or more hollow profiles with the narrow longitudinal sides have been placed. Against each other, each two opposing profiles are mutually connected by at least one elastic member that extends into the extends two profiles and acts on the one hand on a coupling member in the first profile and on the other hand on a coupling member in the second profile in such a way that the suspension causes a slight displacement of the connection present in the connected profiles. 309850/0460 - 18 - fitting pieces against each other is possible for the assembly "or dismantling the panels. . Panel system construction according to. Claim 2, characterized in that the coupling member is part of the connecting piece. 4. Panel system construction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the panels of a hollow profile are uniform. 5>. Panel system construction according to one of the "preceding claims, characterized in that the panels of a hollow profile are arranged so as to run mutually parallel. 6. Panel system construction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the panels have been made of somewhat elastic material in such a way that the panels are clamped by means of a snap action on the more or less rigid connector. _2L ». Panel system construction according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that each connecting piece consists of a narrow strip-shaped element, its Length is approximately equal to the width of the associated panel and is carried out at each of its two profiled ends 309850/0460 - 19 - 232694g comes with a head piece to clamp on the flanged Long sides of two panels that together form a hollow profile form and which is provided between its two head parts with at least one receiving space for cooperation with the elastic organ that connects two hollow profiles. 8. Panel system construction according to one of the preceding. the claims, characterized in that at least one of the head parts of each connecting piece is dimensioned such that there is a longitudinal groove on at least one longitudinal side of the hollow profile between facing, flanged longitudinal sides of the panels dös'Profils. 9 « Panel system construction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic organ consists of a mainly U-shaped wire spring with a body part and two individually sprung.eindrückbaren feet, of which two feet can be locked by a snap action in a receiving space The connecting piece in one of the profiles and the other can be locked in a similar manner in a receiving space of a connecting piece in the other profile, with both connecting pieces being set on the same longitudinal axis, 10 '. Panel system construction according to claim 9 j with the characteristic that the receiving space for the resilient member with back 309850/0460
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is. 7326948 15. Panel system construction according to claim 13 or 14, with the characteristic that in one sighting continuous profiles and in the other direction non-continuous profiles between two consecutive, continuous profiles attached _; are, the non-continuous profiles with the head surfaces on the outside of the panels of the continuous profiles,. 16. Panel system construction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cover strip is fixed against the narrow longitudinal side of the hollow profiles facing away from the carrier or the irag area, preferably by means of snap clips. 17 , " Panel system construction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the panels are perforated. 18. Panel system construction according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that sound-absorbing material is attached between the panels of a hollow profile. 309850/0460 Blank page