DE29705114U1 - Plastic profile for gap sealing - Google Patents

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RICHTER, WERDERMAMN <&'GERBAUtJEiT

EUROPEAN PATENT ATTORNEYS ■ PATENT ATTORNEYS HAMBURG · BERLIN

D1PL.-ING. JOACHIM RICHTER D1PL.-ING, HANNES GERBAULET D1PL.-ING. FRANZ WERDERMANN

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V 97239 III 4915 i 19.03.1997

Applicant: Vosschemie GmbH

Esinger ^Steinweg 50 25436 Uetersen

Title: Plastic profile for gap sealing

Description

The invention relates to a plastic profile for gap sealing, in particular for repair painting on body parts of motor vehicles, with an adhesive for releasably attaching the plastic profile to a surface. The invention further relates to a method for

Arranging a corresponding plastic profile for gap sealing. The invention further relates to an applicator for a plastic profile for gap sealing.

When preparing a body for a repair paint job, for example, it is usually necessary to cover certain parts or areas so that they do not come into contact with spray paint during subsequent painting. Adhesive strips, plastic strips, joint sealing strips and/or foam strips are suitable means for this.

When repainting motor vehicles, in most cases only a part of the body is repaired. Such partial repairs account for an estimated 90% of the work in a car paint shop compared to 10% of the work in full vehicle paint jobs.

For this purpose, parts of a vehicle must be covered with paper, foil or a suitable covering agent so that only the part to be repaired is painted. The demarcations almost always take place in the area of joints. However, it is necessary that these joints are sealed against the ingress of paint mist.

It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved plastic profile, an improved method and an improved applicator for arranging the plastic profile of the above-mentioned type.

This object is achieved by a plastic profile of the above-mentioned type with the features characterized in claim 1, as well as with a method according to claim 19, and with an applicator of the above-mentioned type with the features characterized in claim 21.

For this purpose, the invention provides that the adhesive is an adhesive strip with at least a first adhesive coating, wherein the adhesive strip is only connected to the plastic profile in a predetermined area which is smaller than the extent of the adhesive strip.

This has the advantage that such a plastic profile can be used universally and can be used in practically any type of joint.

Preferably further designs of the plastic profile are described in claims 2 to 18.

Preferably, the adhesive strip is a paper masking strip and the plastic profile is a foam strip or a joint sealing strip.

For a stable and reliable construction, the connection between the adhesive strip and the plastic profile is a permanent adhesive connection, whereby the connection between the adhesive strip and the plastic profile is preferably made using an adhesive whose strength

higher than the inherent strength of the material of the plastic profile.

Preferably, the connection between the adhesive strip and the plastic profile is a hot-melt adhesive connection.

A particularly effective and flexible construction is achieved by the adhesive strip being a paper adhesive strip with a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer, whereby the second adhesive layer for attachment to the inside of a gap is a removable adhesive coating on the paper adhesive strip and the first adhesive layer is the connection between the paper adhesive strip and the plastic profile.

For easy transport without the risk of the adhesive coating accidentally sticking to a surface, the first adhesive coating is covered with a removable silicone paper before application in a joint to be sealed. ,.!

The silicone paper advantageously has holes at predetermined intervals. These serve as adhesive points for rolled-up, lined-up plastic profiles.

An advantageous additional covering of areas around the gap to be sealed is achieved by the adhesive strip protruding beyond the dimensions of the plastic profile on at least one side.

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A simple possibility for a further adhesive connection with covering means adjacent to the gap to be sealed is achieved by arranging a second adhesive strip on the adhesive strip, which has a second adhesive coating.

The second adhesive coating is preferably aligned in the opposite direction to the first adhesive coating.

For safe transport, the second adhesive coating is covered with a removable silicone paper.

The silicone paper advantageously has holes at predetermined intervals. These serve as adhesive points for rolled-up, lined-up plastic profiles.

Preferably, the ratio of a length of the adhesive connection between adhesive strip and plastic profile to a length of the adhesive strip is 1:2 to 1:20, in particular 1:7, 1:8 or 1:12.

In a particularly advantageous manner, the plastic profile has a trapezoidal cross-section or is prism-shaped. For special applications, a recess is preferably provided on the plastic profile in which the adhesive strip or strips is or are arranged.

In a method according to the invention of the above-mentioned type, the following steps are provided according to the invention:

(a) Inserting the plastic profile into a gap to be sealed,

(b) creating an adhesive bond between the first adhesive layer of the adhesive strip and a surface in the gap to be sealed,

(c) bending the plastic profile into the gap into a clamping sealing position in a first predetermined direction, and

(d) bending one end of the adhesive strip in a second predetermined direction, the second predetermined direction being opposite to the first predetermined direction.

Complete sealing and covering at desired locations can be achieved advantageously by the following additional step:

(e) Producing a connection, in particular an adhesive connection, between the end of the adhesive strip bent in step (d) and additional covering means.

In particular for carrying out the above-mentioned method, according to the invention, an applicator for a plastic profile for gap sealing is provided, with a base plate for guiding the plastic profile in the gap to be sealed and a handle which is arranged on a first side of the base plate, wherein on the base plate

a guide rail is arranged which at least partially surrounds the plastic profile and has a stop as a lateral guide for the plastic profile.

This applicator has the advantage that it allows for easy and quick attachment of the plastic profile.

In order to be able to avoid any obstacles when moving the applicator along a gap to be sealed without having to put the applicator down, the guide rail is arranged on the base plate so that it can move relative to it.

Advantageously, the guide rail is movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the plastic strip with respect to the base plate.

For defined guidance, a recess is formed in the base plate through which fastening means engage in the guide rail, so that the guide rail can move along the recess relative to the base plate.

To achieve constant guidance, in which the plastic profile is held or guided on the base plate by the guide rail, a pre-tensioning element is arranged on the guide rail, which exerts a force on the guide rail in the direction of the plastic profile.

The preloading element is preferably a spring

and preferably rests on an abutment on the handle.

The stop of the guide rail is expediently designed as several ribs spaced apart from one another, wherein the ribs run in the part of the guide rail which partially encompasses the plastic profile.

The ribs are preferably aligned parallel to one another and one end of the ribs is connected to the guide rail and an opposite end forms a stop surface for the plastic profile, whereby the latter ends of the ribs form several discrete stop surfaces parallel to one side of the plastic profile.

In a further preferred embodiment, the stop of the guide rail is an L-shaped rail, which is designed parallel to and on the guide rail. A long leg of the L-shaped rail runs parallel to the base plate and is attached to the guide rail.

To accommodate a part of the plastic profile, for example a protruding adhesive strip, a gap is expediently formed between the stop and the guide rail on a side that encompasses the plastic profile.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the guide rail is L-shaped, with one leg of the L-shaped rail running parallel to the base plate.

Further support for attaching the plastic profile in a gap to be sealed is achieved by forming an additional stop at an end of the guide rail facing away from the handle part. This preferably extends essentially perpendicular to the base plate, in particular extending away from the guide rail in the direction of the base plate or away from the base plate.

To ensure uninterrupted and trouble-free guidance of the plastic profile in the applicator, a non-stick coating is formed at least partially on a surface of the guide rail that faces the plastic profile.

Conveniently, the handle has a predetermined angle to the base plate.

For additional guidance of the plastic profile on two sides, a second guide rail is arranged on the base plate at an end facing away from the handle. This preferably runs parallel to the stop of the guide rail. It is advantageous if the second guide rail is tilted along the end of the base plate by a predetermined angle with respect to the stop of the guide rail, with the second guide rail being tilted towards or away from the plastic profile.

It is advisable to apply this with the applicator-

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de plastic profile according to one of claims 1 to 18 formed.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. These show

Fig. 1 is a sectional view of a first preferred embodiment of a plastic profile according to the invention,

Fig. 2 is a sectional view of a second preferred embodiment of a plastic profile according to the invention,

Fig. 3 is a sectional view of a third preferred embodiment of a plastic profile according to the invention,

Fig. 4 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention according to the third embodiment of Fig. 3,

Fig. 5 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door at lock height and a body part,

Fig. 6 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door and a door pillar B-pillar,

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Fig. 7 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door at the height of the door center and a body part,

Fig. 8 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the area at the side of a rear window and a body part,

Fig. 9 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a hood and a fender,

Fig. 10 is a sectional view of an example of use of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a hood and a fender, . . .'■

Fig. 11 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the lower area and a floor body part,

Fig. 12 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door at lock height and a body part,

Fig. 13 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door and a door pillar B-pillar,

Fig. 14 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door at the height of the door center and a body part,

Fig. 15 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the area at the side of a rear window and a body part,

Fig. 16 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a hood and a fender,

Fig. 17 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a hood and a fender,

Fig. 18 is a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the lower area and a floor body part,

Fig. 19 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the side/overlock area and a body part,

Fig. 20 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the middle/window area and a body part,

Fig. 21 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the upper area and a roof body part,

Fig. 22 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the upper area and a vertical window pillar,

Fig. 23 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a hood and a fender,

Fig. 24 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a rear flap in the side area and a body part,

Fig. 25 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the side/overlock area and a body part,

Fig. 26 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the middle/window area and a body part,

Fig. 27 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the upper area and a roof body part,

Fig. 28 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door in the upper area and a vertical window pillar,

Fig. 29 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a hood and a fender,

Fig. 30 a sectional view of an application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a rear flap in the side area and a body part,

Fig. 31 a sectional view of another application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door and a body part,

Fig. 32 a sectional view of another application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door and a body part,

Fig. 33 a plan view of a silicone paper, and

Fig. 34 is a sectional view of another application example of a plastic profile according to the invention in the gap between a door and a body part.

Fig. 35 to 38

in a sectional view further preferred embodiments for a plastic profile,

Fig. 39 a first preferred embodiment of an applicator according to the invention in a sectional view,

Fig. 40 in top view,

Fig. 41 a second preferred embodiment of an applicator according to the invention in a sectional view,

Fig. 42 in plan view, and

Fig. 43 is a sectional view of another application example of a plastic strip according to the invention in the gap between a door and a body strip.

Fig. 1 shows a first preferred embodiment of a plastic strip 100 according to the invention. This has a rectangular foam profile 16 and a paper adhesive strip 10. The paper adhesive strip 10 also comprises a first adhesive layer 12 for connecting the paper adhesive strip 10 to the foam profile 16 and a second adhesive layer 14 for producing a detachable adhesive connection to a surface. To protect against unintentional premature adhesion, for example during transport, the second adhesive layer 14 is preferably covered with a silicone paper 18. The adhesive strip 10 extends essentially over the entire length of the foam profile 16. The adhesive connection 12 between the adhesive strip 10 and the foam profile 16 is very short in relation to the length of the adhesive strip 10. This results in at least one long free end 20, which can be used to cover a gap area as described below.

Fig. 2 shows a second preferred embodiment of a plastic profile 200 according to the invention. This corresponds essentially to the first embodiment of Fig. 1, however, the free end 20 is extended such that it protrudes beyond the dimensions of the foam profile 16.

Fig. 3 shows a third preferred embodiment of a plastic profile 300 according to the invention. This essentially corresponds to the second embodiment of Fig. 2, but with a second adhesive strip 22 additionally arranged on the protruding end 20 of the first adhesive strip. This second adhesive strip 22 has a second adhesive layer 24, which is directed opposite to the first adhesive layer 14. This second adhesive layer 24 can also be covered with a silicone paper 18 with corresponding dimensions for transport and processing purposes.

The functionality of the plastic profile for gap sealing is shown schematically in Fig. 4 using the embodiment 300 of Fig. 3. The sealing strip 300 is inserted into a gap 26 to be sealed and is attached to the body part 28 with the adhesive layer 14. The opposite end 32 of the foam profile 16 is bent over so that the plastic profile seals the gap 26 by clamping it. The position of the foam profile 16 before the end 32 is bent over is indicated with dashed lines.

Due to the narrow adhesive connection 12 between foam profile 16 and adhesive strip 10, the latter remains in the

essentially in an upright position and the end 20 with the second adhesive strip 22 protrudes from the gap 26. In a further processing step, this projection 10, 22 is bent in the opposite direction to the end 32 of the foam profile 16 so that it rests on the surface of the body part 28. In this position, the strips 10 and 22 cover an area of the body part outside the gap 26. A further covering is now carried out using a covering film, paper or another suitable covering material 34.

By bending the projection 10, 22 in the direction of the arrow 36, the second adhesive layer 24 now lies facing upwards on the body part 28, so that by placing the covering means 34 on the second adhesive strip 22, an adhesive connection is created between the covering means 34 and the adhesive strip 22. The cover now runs seamlessly from the outer surface of the body part 28 into the gap 26.

The plastic strip according to the invention is thus characterized in that, after being attached, it already covers a partial surface of a body or a part to be covered, so that the remaining surface can then be covered in a simple manner without a great deal of work.

Such a combination strip saves the user a lot of work. The plastic profile as such is always bent to one side and results in a complete seal of the gap 26, while

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the paper adhesive strip 10 is folded over to the other side and thereby already covers approx. 1 cm or more of the area to be covered outside the gap 26.

The connection between the foam and the paper adhesive strips is preferably made using an adhesive, e.g. Hot-MeIt, which creates a firm connection to the foam and the back of the adhesive strip. For this purpose, an adhesive is preferably used that is stronger than the inherent strength of the foam.

Fig. 5 to 30 illustrate further application examples for a plastic profile 100, 200 or 300 according to the invention in a gap 26 between a door 30 and a body part 28 or between a hood 38 and a body part 28 or between other body parts 28. In Fig. 5 to 11, the sealing strip is inserted the other way round than in Fig. 12 to 18. The same applies to Fig. 19 to 24 in relation to Fig. 25 to 30. Corresponding arrows 40 indicate the mobility of body parts 28, 30 or 38.

In Fig. 28, 101 additionally designates the state of the plastic profile 200 after the first step, namely insertion. Reference number 102 designates the state of the plastic profile 200 after step two, i.e. after the plastic profile 200 has been pressed into the gap 26. These corresponding states are also illustrated in Figs. 5 to 27 and 29 to 30, without each being provided with an additional reference number.

Fig. 34 shows a further advantageous embodiment of a plastic profile 400. Here, the adhesive strip 10 is arranged in a recess 44 of the plastic profile. This embodiment is particularly suitable for full-surface painting, as described in more detail below.

Fig. 31 to 33 show different installation variants of a plastic profile 200 or 400 for different painting situations.

Fig. 31 shows a painting situation in which an area 46 of the body part 28 is to be repainted, while the door 30 is covered with a film or paper 34. When installing the plastic profile 200, it is first pushed into position A and is, for example, adhesively bonded to the door 30. The adhesive strip 10 is then folded over according to arrow 36 in such a way that its adhesive layer 14 rests on the covering means 34 and adheres there. Finally, the foam profile 16 is pressed into position B in the gap 26. The door 30 and the gap 26 are now sufficiently protected from paint and the corresponding body part 28 can be repainted.

Fig. 32 shows a similar situation to Fig. 31, but here the body part 28 is to be covered and the door 30 is to be repainted. The plastic profile 200 is inserted the other way round into the gap 26 in positions A and B, as explained above for Fig. 31, so that the body part 28 and the gap 26 are protected from the applied

Paint is protected. This shows the particular advantage of the plastic profile according to the invention, namely that regardless of which area next to the gap is to be repainted, the same shape of plastic strips can always be used, whereby only the orientation of the plastic profile in the gap needs to be selected accordingly.

Fig. 33 shows an example of a silicone strip 18 which has holes 42 at predetermined intervals, e.g. 100 mm to 200 mm. Using these holes, row-like arrangements of plastic profiles 100, 200, 300, 400 or 500 according to the invention can be rolled up, whereby a slight adhesion is possible in the rolls via the holes 42, so that the rolls remain stably rolled up until they are unrolled using appropriate manual force.

Fig. 34 shows a painting situation analogous to Fig. 32, i.e. the body is covered and the door 30 in the area 4 6 is to be painted. A further advantageous embodiment of a plastic profile 500 is shown. This is prism-shaped or has a trapezoidal cross-section. The adhesive strip 10 can also be laminated on.

From the foregoing and in particular from Fig. 43, the following procedure can be summarized for attaching a plastic profile in a gap to be sealed:

The foam flat strip is applied to the body in such a way that the creped paper connected to the flat strip protrudes vertically outwards by approx. 10 mm. Then the additional covering material 34, for example PE film or masking paper, is applied to the body 28 so that the end of this film abuts vertically against the protruding crepe paper. This crepe paper is then folded over and adheres to the film 34. In this way, both the foam strip 16 is applied in one operation and the corresponding side is completely covered in order to prevent exposure to paint mist. The foam strip 16 is then pressed into the joint 26 so that the gap is completely closed.

Fig. 35 to 38 show further preferred embodiments of plastic profiles 600, 700, 800 and 900 with different cross-sections, such as cuboid-shaped (Fig. 35), T-shaped (Fig. 36) or trapezoidal (Fig. 37 and 38).

Two preferred embodiments for an applicator 1000 and 1100 can be seen from Fig. 39 to 41. A handle part 52 is arranged at an angle on a base plate 50. A guide rail 54 is provided on the base plate 50, which is essentially L-shaped.

is, with the long leg running approximately parallel and the short leg approximately perpendicular to the base plate 50. An extension piece 56 is provided on the short leg, to which the guide rail 54 is connected to the base plate 50. Furthermore, a further stop 58 is formed on the guide rail 50. In the embodiment shown 1000 and 1100, the stop 58, guide rail 54 and extension piece 52 are formed in one piece from a sheet metal by bending. However, the parts of the applicator can also be cast from plastic.

An additional stop is also provided on the base plate. This is designed to be flexible, as indicated in Figure 41 by dashed lines. The additional stop 60 is made of rubber, for example. A recess 62 is also formed on the base plate, through which fastening means 64 engage in the guide rail 54 or its extension piece. In this way, the guide rail 54 is designed to be displaceable relative to the base plate 50. The guide rail is subjected to force by a spring 72, with the spring 72 being supported on an abutment 74 on the handle part 52. The guide rail 54 can be displaced against the spring force, for example by 16 mm. In this way, when arranging a plastic strip in a gap 26 to be sealed, obstacles can be overcome without having to remove the applicator 1000, 1100 from the gap. To do this, the guide rail 54 simply has to be moved back. Such protruding parts are, for example, strip parts or plastic reinforcements on the bottom. The guide rail 54 is pulled back manually.

nually, whereby the spring 72 then automatically returns the guide rail 54 to its starting position.

A stop 66 is also provided in the guide rail. Stop 66, guide rail 54, base plate 50 and additional stop 60 thus form a guide for a plastic profile 68. The long leg of the L-shaped guide rail 54 grips the plastic strip 68 for secure guidance and thus prevents the plastic profile 68 from slipping out.

The difference between the embodiments 1000 of Fig. 39 and 40 and the embodiment 1100 of Fig. 41 and 42 is essentially in the design of the stop 66. This is designed as a single rib 66A (see Fig. 39 and 40) and as a continuous, L-shaped rail 66B.

A protruding part of the adhesive strip 10 is accommodated in the gap 70 between the guide rail 54 and the stop 66. With this applicator 1000 and 1100 it is possible to attach flat strips 68 with a laterally protruding section both on the body side and on the door side.

To ensure that the plastic strip 68 is guided in the guide rail 54 without sticking, the latter is provided with a non-stick coating 76 on its surfaces facing the plastic strip 68. This is, for example, a glued-in metal strip with a non-stick coating.

Claims (44)

Expectations 1. Plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500) for gap sealing, in particular for repair painting on body parts (28,30,34) of motor vehicles, with an adhesive (10) for detachably fastening the plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500) to a surface, characterized in that the adhesive (10) is an adhesive strip with at least a first adhesive coating (14), wherein the adhesive strip (10) is only connected to the plastic profile (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) in a predetermined area (12) which is smaller than the extent of the adhesive strip (10). 2. Plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500) according to claim 1, characterized in that the adhesive strip (10) is a paper masking strip. 3. Plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connection between the adhesive strip (10) and the plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500) is a permanent adhesive connection (12). 4. Plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection between the adhesive strip (10) and the plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500) is made by means of an adhesive (12) whose strength is higher than the inherent strength of the material of the plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500). 5. Plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection (12) between the adhesive strip (10) and the plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500) is a hot-melt adhesive connection. 6. Plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adhesive strip is a paper adhesive strip (10) with a first adhesive layer (12) and a second adhesive layer (14), the second adhesive layer (14) being a removable adhesive coating on the paper adhesive strip (10) for fastening to the inside of a gap and the first adhesive layer (12) being the connection between the paper adhesive strip (10) and the plastic profile (100, 200, 300, 400, 500). 7. Plastic profile (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first adhesive coating (14) is covered by means of a removable silicone paper (18). 8. Plastic profile (100,200,300,400,500) according to claim 7, characterized in that the silicone paper (18) is provided with holes (42) at predetermined intervals, in particular at intervals of 100 mm to 200 mm. 9. Plastic profile (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plastic profile (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) is a foam strip (16) or a joint sealing strip. 10. Plastic profile (200,300) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adhesive strip (10) projects beyond the dimensions of the plastic profile (200,300) on at least one side. 28 11. Plastic profile (300) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a second adhesive strip (22) which has a second adhesive coating (24) is arranged on the adhesive strip (10). 12. Plastic profile (300) according to claim 11, characterized in that the second adhesive coating (24) is oriented in the opposite direction to the first adhesive coating (14). 13. Plastic profile (300) according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the second adhesive coating (24) is covered by means of a removable silicone paper (18). 14. Plastic profile (300) according to claim 13, characterized in that the silicone paper (18) is provided with holes (42) at predetermined intervals, in particular at intervals of 100 mm to 200 mm. 15. Plastic profile (100, 200, 300, 400, 500) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ratio of a length of the adhesive connection (12) between adhesive strip and plastic profile to a length of the adhesive strip (10) is 1:2 to 1:20, in particular 1:7, 1:8 or 1:12. 16. Plastic profile (500) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plastic profile (500) has a trapezoidal cross-section. 17. Plastic profile (500) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plastic profile (500) is prism-shaped. 18. Plastic profile (400) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a recess (44) is provided on the plastic profile (400) in which the adhesive strip (10) or the adhesive strips (10/22) is or are arranged. 19. Method for arranging a plastic profile, which is designed according to at least one of the preceding claims, for gap sealing, characterized by the following steps, (a) Inserting the plastic profile into a gap to be sealed, (b) creating an adhesive bond between the first adhesive layer of the adhesive strip and a surface in the gap to be sealed, (c) bending the plastic profile into the gap into a clamping sealing position in a first predetermined direction, and (d) bending one end of the adhesive strip in a second predetermined direction, the second predetermined direction being opposite to the first predetermined direction. 20. Method according to claim 19, characterized by the following additional step, (e) Producing a connection, in particular an adhesive connection, between the end of the adhesive strip bent in step (d) and additional covering means. 21. Applicator for a plastic profile for gap sealing with a base plate (50) for guiding the plastic profile (68) in the gap to be sealed (68) and a handle (52) which is arranged on a first side of the base plate (50), wherein a guide rail (54) is also arranged on the base plate (50), which at least partially surrounds the plastic profile (68) and has a stop (66, 66A, 66B) as a lateral guide for the plastic profile (68). 22. Applicator according to claim 21,
characterized in that the guide rail (54) is arranged on the base plate (50) so as to be movable relative to the latter. 23. Applicator according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that the guide rail (54) is movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the plastic strip (68) with respect to the base plate (50). 24. Applicator according to one of claims 21 to 23, characterized in that a recess (62) is formed in the base plate (50), through which fastening means (64) engage in the guide rail (54), so that the guide rail (54) is movable along the recess (62) with respect to the base plate (50). 25. Applicator according to one of claims 21 to 24, characterized in that a pre-tensioning element (72) is arranged on the guide rail (54), which exerts a force on the guide rail (54) in the direction of the plastic profile (68). 26. Applicator according to claim 25, characterized in that the biasing element is a spring (72). 27. Applicator according to claim 25 or 26, characterized in that the prestressing element (72) is supported on an abutment (74) on the handle part (52). 28. Applicator according to one of claims 21 to 27, characterized in that the stop (66) of the guide rail (54) is designed as a plurality of spaced-apart ribs (66A), wherein the ribs (66A) run in the part of the guide rail which partially surrounds the plastic profile (68). 29. Applicator according to claim 28, characterized in that the ribs (66A) are aligned parallel to one another. 30. Applicator according to claim 29 or 30, characterized in that one end of the ribs (66A) is connected to the guide rail (54) and an opposite end forms a stop surface for the plastic profile (68), the latter ends of the ribs (66A) forming a plurality of discrete stop surfaces parallel to one side of the plastic profile (68). 31. Applicator according to one of claims 21 to 30, characterized in that the stop (66) of the guide rail (54) is an L-shaped rail (66B) which is formed parallel to and on the guide rail (54). 33 32. Applicator according to claim 31, characterized in that a long leg of the L-shaped rail (66B) runs parallel to the base plate (50) and is fastened to the guide rail (54). 33. Applicator according to one of claims 21 to 32, characterized in that a gap (70) is formed between the stop (66) and the guide rail (54) on a side that encompasses the plastic profile (68). 34. Applicator according to one of claims 21 to 33, characterized in that the guide rail (54) is L-shaped, with one leg of the L-shaped rail (54) running parallel to the base plate (50). 35. Applicator according to one of claims 21 to 34, characterized in that an additional stop (58) is formed at an end of the guide rail (54) facing away from the handle part (52). 36. Applicator according to claim 35, characterized in that the additional stop (58) extends substantially perpendicular to the base plate (50). 34 37. Applicator according to claim 35 or 36, characterized in that the additional stop (58) extends away from the guide rail (54) in the direction of the base plate (50) or away from the base plate (50). 38. Applicator according to one of claims 21 to 37, characterized in that on a surface of the guide rail (54) which faces the plastic profile (68), a non-stick coating (76) is formed at least partially. 39. Applicator according to one of claims 21 to 23, characterized in that the handle (52) has a predetermined angle to the base plate (50). 40. Applicator according to one of claims 21 to 39, characterized in that a second guide rail (60) is arranged on the base plate (50) at the end facing away from a handle (52). 41. Applicator according to claim 40, characterized in that the second guide rail (60) runs parallel to the stop (66) of the guide rail (54). 42. Applicator according to claim 40 or 41, characterized in that the second guide rail (66) is tilted along the end of the base plate (50) by a predetermined angle with respect to the stop (66) of the guide rail (54). 43. Applicator according to one of claims 40 to 42, characterized in that the second guide rail (60) is tilted towards or away from the plastic profile (68). 44. Applicator according to one of claims 21 to 43, characterized in that the plastic profile (68) to be applied with the applicator (1000, 1100) is designed according to one of claims 1 to 18.