DE8323624U1 - TUB APPLIANCE - Google Patents

Description

The innovation concerns a bathtub skirt made of plastic foam.

When a bathtub or shower tray is in a building is installed, it is generally customary to use the To cover the bathroom from visible sides with an apron for aesthetic and hygienic reasons.

An apron made from individual styrofoam bodies is known is masonry?

The disadvantage of this construction is that, in addition to a high level of work, great craftsmanship is necessary, because the outer surface of the apron must be completely flat for the usual tiling.

There are also aprons made of plastic foam that are attached to a Metal scaffolding are attached.

With these aprons, the stresses on the foam panels are transferred to the floor via the scaffolding, as a result of the different expansion coefficients of steel and plastic, additional thermal stresses are created develop. Also exists, especially if the parts

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have not been handled carefully, there is a risk of rust on the steel parts. At the same time, the metal parts transmit sound and heat, which is undesirable. In addition, steel scaffolding is very expensive and more difficult to adapt if the dimensions differ.

The task of haying is to create a mafllioh adaptable, ■ Quickly installable apron to be found next to « Sufficient rigidity provides good insulation against noise and heat and a flat base for the in front of or Wall cladding (e.g. tiles) applied after installation forms.

The object is achieved aeuetuügegeaäe / that at least one visible side as a tub apron flat structure via connections directly to the top of the tub rim and to the floor of the building connected is.

Ss is astonishing, because the small thickness of the flat structure made of plastic foam due to the narrow space conditions provides sufficient rigidity. even with forces acting from the side (e.g.

Knee pressure) that even sensitive coverings - like for example tiles - do not flake off. Due to the flat structure, which consists of a flat plate POR or polystyrene foam can be one good insulation in terms of structure-borne noise and heat flow achieved. Another advantage is that the generally extends over a full page

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The plate can be cut to the required dimensions with a simple knife and installed in a few simple steps. It is also possible to mark the outer surface of the plate with markings to make it easier to glue the tiles or with a final covering (e.g. a film) at the factory Mistake"

in one special version there is the flat one Provide a structure on the edge with a shoulder,

Flat structures that have a leg at the top as an approach, for example, can be used with tubs with inwardly angled edge due to the inclined position at Insertion can be simply hooked in and then brought into the final position by turning. Om a slip out To avoid ZM, it is also possible to provide individual noses as approaches on the later ϊη-n side of the apron, which clamp on the outside of the tub wall when turned. In order to avoid cutting or breaking off, the approach can still be reinforced with a kung (protective film) are provided.

In another embodiment, the extension is resilient educated:.

A tongue designed as a resilient extension on the edge of the plate offers the advantage that alignment is facilitated and compensation for deviating dimensions is made possible.

In a preferred embodiment, the flat structure is provided with reinforcements.

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Reinforcements are possible through the formation of ribs. However, it is also conceivable to support or incorporate a fabric. Finally, plastic or metal * tall parts are installed in elongated form or at individual points. Through all the reinforcements is to improve the strength of the flat structure "

Xn another embodiment are for the connection » fertilize at least 2 on the front side of the flat structure arranged open recesses.

Through these recesses , which accommodate the actual fastening (connection), it is possible / on the one hand to bring the apron in the remaining area up to the adjoining components and on the other hand to bring the connections flush with the outside of the tub apron to close for the purpose of better attachment of the covering permit.

In one possible embodiment, the recesses consist of a continuous courage along the edge of the flat structure.

2ö Through this groove, which should be made one-hip stronger for better insertion or splitting of the connection can, the flat structure is fixed over the entire length »which is particularly recommended in the foot area (on the floor).

In a special embodiment, the recesses consist of individual open hollow chambers with an overflow.

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A hardening swelling agent can be introduced into this hollow chamber by laterally piercing the wall with a nozzle, which then creates a connection to the counterpart by foaming at the front side, where the residual material flows off laterally due to an overflow after the hollow hammer has been filled can and possibly provides for an additional attachment on the side.

In an improved shape, the connection consists of plastic foam «

# A plastic foam made of polyurethane has proven to be particularly effective for fastening, such as the one obtained, for example, as an assembly show with a setting time of 10 to 20 minutes «

In one embodiment the connection consists of mechanically fixable elements.

It is also conceivable to achieve a perfect fastening using wedges, height-adjustable screws or eccentric disks.

Examples of the innovation are shown in the drawings * and are described in more detail below. Show it*

Fig. 1 sectioned through Pig bathtub with bathtub panel. 2 cut through the bathtub with bath apron and footrest

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Pig · »1 shows a bathtub 1 on feet 2, in the case of the tub apron 3 single-surface structure 4 in the form of a plate with an upper, bent three times behind Tub edge 5 clamped approach 6, which is arranged as a leg at right angles to plate 4. The upper connection

7 between bathtub 1 and plate 4 is carried out by a | Plastic foam that is inserted into the as \

Short recess formed to the end face open hollow ' chamber 9 with upper course 10 has penetrated to the edge of the pan 5 after the foaming. At the bottom, a continuous groove 11 along the end face 12 of the plate 4 enables the fixation via a PUR plastic foam as a connection 7 to fix the tub skirt 3 against the floor 20 over its entire length.

in Fig. 2 is a bathtub 1 on foot 2 with a bathtub skirt 3 is provided from a flat structure 4, which has a lower step 13 and individual stiffening ribs as reinforcement 14 owns. The upper connection 7 consists of a height-adjustable screw 15 with an upper suction cup 16 in a recess 17. The lower connection 7 consists of wedges 18, which are through laterally continuous recesses 19 are pushed.

Of course, the design according to the innovation also applies to shower trays or other components to be covered (Shafts), whereby the flat structures in the joint area can also be connected to one another.

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Claims (6)

• t tt «ti Il» · ♦ · Protection claims 1. Bath apron made of plastic foam, thereby creating a » indicates that the tub skirt (3) consists of a flat structure (4), which at least an edge (12), recesses (9, 11) for receiving the connection (7) to adjacent structures owns. 2. Tub apron according to claim I _7, characterized in that the flat structure (4) at the edge with a Approach (6) is provided. 3. Tub apron according to claims 1-2, characterized in that the extension (6) is resilient. 4. tub apron according to claims 1-3, characterized in that the flat structure (4) with Reinforcements (14) is provided. 5. Tub apron according to claims 1-4, characterized in that the recess consists of a continuous groove (11) along one end face (12) of the flat structure (4). 6. tub apron according to claims 1-6, characterized in that the recesses consist of individual open hollow chambers (9) with overflow (10) for later receiving the plastic foam. RMC 75 1