DE8901978U1 - Kit for creating a frame construction, especially for glass or facade construction - Google Patents

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Kit for creating a frame construction, especially for glass or facade construction

The invention relates to a kit for creating a frame construction, in particular for glass or facade construction, with interconnectable post and beam parts consisting of profile bars.

Such kits are used, among other things, to create facade structures or substructures for vertical or angled facade surfaces, particularly from full-surface insulating glass panels or elements on buildings. They are also used, for example, to build glass roofs, glass verandas and other solar structures.

A kit for glass or facade construction is already known, which essentially consists of mullion and transom parts made of profile bars that can be connected to one another. the post parts are the vertical or upward-facing structural elements, while the transom parts are the horizontal structural elements of the frame construction. Post and transom parts are made from profile bars with different cross-sectional shapes. These profile bars have

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extension for connecting or locking with counter-holders > for the glass or facade panels that form the glass or panel plane. On both sides of the connection extension there are approximately T-shaped sealing grooves in cross-section provided, into which commercially available sealing strips can be inserted which act on the glass or panel plane.

In order to form a flush, inner glazing level, the locking parts of the previously known kit are notched, i.e. cut, so that they can be attached in the position of use with an external projection on the sealing groove of the post part. The resulting courtyard offset is, for example, Differently thick post and beam sills tions are balanced again.

In the frame construction thus formed, the insulating glass or facade panels are inserted between the transom and mullion parts and secured by glass clamping profiles or similar that are locked to the connecting extensions of the profile bars. brackets secured in position. For angled For facade surfaces and for inclined surfaces, additional profile bars and similar components designed in accordance with the design or static requirements are provided in the previously known kit.

With the help of this previously known kit, for example, aesthetically effective and versatile facade constructions can be created. The disadvantage, however, is that with this previously known kit

_g0 for creating, for example, a facade construction a large number of components and profile bars are required, which makes it difficult for the construction companies to store them. In addition, for example, the end pieces of the post parts that are to be cut to length from the corresponding profile bars

„ cannot be easily used as shorter locking parts.

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The notching cut required to connect the posts and beams must also be made with sufficient precision and is therefore time-consuming and labor - intensive.

The task is therefore to create a kit of the type mentioned at the beginning, which requires relatively few profile parts, but can nevertheless be used to create a wide variety of facade constructions, for example, and whose post and beam parts can still be connected to one another with little effort.

To solve this apparently contradictory task, the invention proposes in particular

_1B that the post and beam parts consist of profile bars of the same cross-sectional shape, and that to connect the post and beam parts, a partial cross-section of one

A corner connector is provided that can be inserted into the profile bar and that has a projection or similar shape on one of its

2Q Front side engages in an external profile of the other profile bar to be connected.

Since the post and beam parts of the kit according to the invention consist of profile bars of the same cross-sectional shape, the construction companies practically only have to stock one profile shape, apart from any special profiles for angled facade surfaces, for example to create vertical, flush facade levels. This makes storage for these companies much easier. In addition, the end pieces that are used in the

_3Ö Cutting the profile bars intended as post parts to length is necessary, they can also be used as shorter transom parts, for example. This can reduce the amount of time lost when cutting the profile bars to length.
By inserting into a partial cross-section of one profile bar and in an external profile of the other

Prof 11 rod engaging corner connectors are post and

' Latch parts can be connected with little effort, without the need to disengage the latch part.

In order to achieve the best possible and stable connection of the post and beam parts connected by corner connectors, it is advisable if an external profile is provided on two opposite long sides of the profile bars, if each of these external profiles is designed as a groove, and if the depth of this groove is preferably greater than its width. Due to these external profiles provided on two opposite long sides (and each designed as a groove), each profile bar can also be used as a post part, for example to connect two glass panels lying practically in the same plane, with corner connectors for further beam parts being able to engage in each of these external profiles.

In order to largely prevent the corner connector inserted into a partial cross-section of the transom part from tilting and to facilitate easy assembly of post and transom parts with the corner connector, it is advantageous if the inner cavity of the profile bars, which at least partially accommodates the corner connector, is approximately T-shaped in its clear cross-section and the corner connector is adapted to this T-shaped cross-section in its outer cross-section contour.

An advantageous embodiment according to the invention provides that the projection is formed by an extension of at least part of the T-foot web which projects beyond the end face of the corner connector which rests on the _adjacent profile.

According to a particularly advantageous development of the invention, it is provided that the opposite grooves

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flanks of the one profile bar into which the corner connector is inserted, each lie either in a plane with one of the opposite long sides of the projection or the like of this corner connector.

The projection of a corner connector inserted into the transom part is thus practically in the extension of the external grooves of this transom part. Since the profile bars of the post and transom parts have the same cross-sectional shape according to the invention, the long sides of the projection and the groove flanks of the transom part are also approximately in the same plane as the groove flanks of the adjacent post part13, in whose groove the projection of the corner connector engages. The adjacent grooves of the interconnected post and transom parts thus merge into one another in a corner area.

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part can also serve as a drainage groove, for example for condensation or sweat water that accumulates on the inside of the glass or facade panels. This is a significant advantage of the kit according to the invention.

According to a further proposal according to the invention,

In addition, it is provided that for the drainage of condensate in particular in the groove of the locking part pointing upwards in the position of use in the groove of the benaci.-

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< ) through opening is provided. This allows Condensation or condensation water from the immediate area of the glass or facade panels is carried away and drained through the inner cavity of the profile bar serving as a post part.

The profile bars expediently have a connecting extension or similar formation that protrudes outwards in the position of use, particularly for connecting to counter supports for the glass or facade panels.

In order to enable the quickest and easiest possible construction of a frame construction using the kit according to the invention, an embodiment according to the invention provides that the connecting extension of the profile bars is provided with a Intermediate piece can be connected, preferably locked, which in turn can be connected, in particular locked, expediently via a further holding element to an external profile serving as a counter-holder for the glass or chamfered panels.

It is therefore particularly advantageous if the intermediate piece and preferably also the holding element are made of a material with low thermal conductivity, in particular PVC. Such an intermediate piece or holding element made of a material with low _thermal conductivity promotes

the good thermal insulation properties of the frame constructions created with the aid of the kit according to the invention, since, for example, an intermediate piece or holding element made of PVC practically does not form any thermal bridges.

A further development according to the invention, which also includes its own

may have a significance worthy of protection, provides that the intermediate piece of the locking part preferably has its ends, in the position of use on both sides of the intermediate piece

__ each edge region arranged on the connecting extension has a sealing receptacle which is expediently designed as a T-groove to accommodate a sealing strip or similar seal, and that in the position of use the intermediate piece of the locking part and in particular the seals attached to the intermediate piece preferably extend over the adjacent sealing receptacle of the post part connected to the locking part. The horizontal sealing strips or similar are therefore not attached directly to the profile bar serving as the locking part, but rather to the sealing receptacles of the intermediate piece connected to this profile bar

When creating a frame construction, for example, the intermediate pieces of the transom are cut slightly longer than the corresponding transom parts, so that the intermediate pieces extend over the transom parts and the adjacent vertical seal This means that, for example, any water that may penetrate from the outside through hairline gaps in the area between the intermediate piece and the sealing strips or similar can be drained into the area of the sealing recess of the post part and from there downwards.

It is a particular advantage of the kit according to the invention that any moisture or * condensation and sweat that may penetrate inside and on the outside in the area of the seal housing of the profile bars can be drained downwards without the need for different profile shapes of the transom and post parts or even just a notch of the transom part. In order to ensure such water and moisture drainage even with horizontally angled facade surfaces, a simple and advantageous embodiment of the invention additionally provides that for the drainage of condensate in particular in the upper groove of a transom part with its cross-section arranged at an angle, a

__ an insertable collecting and drainage strip is provided, which preferably extends into the groove of the post part connected to the locking part. If a passage opening is also provided in the groove base of the groove of the post part connected to the locking part, the water collected in the groove of the locking part can penetrate unhindered into the inner cavity of the post part and be drained downwards from there.

For example, in order to connect the two glass panes that run diagonally towards each other on the ridge side of a greenhouse or similar solar building,

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In order to be able to support the two levels, previously known kits provide profiles that can be connected to one another in an articulated manner to form a transom part, each of which is assigned to one of the two glass or panel levels. In order to meet the static requirements that arise when building such a frame construction, In order to meet the requirements, profile parts with different dimensions and in particular a different cross-sectional height are provided. This makes storage even more difficult for the construction companies, because different profiles may have to be stored for this purpose alone. In this regard, an advantageous further development according to the invention of its own worthy of protection provides that in order to support two plate planes running diagonally towards each other, two hingedly connected connected profile parts, each with a seal holder for one of the sealing strips or similar seals acting on the plate planes, as well as a connecting extension for connecting the profile parts with counter-mounts for the glass or facade panels, and that the profile parts can be connected to a profile bar for support. Thus, in the kit according to the invention, the necessary stability is not achieved by profile parts that are designed differently according to the static requirements, but instead the articulated

_2B interconnected profile parts are, if necessary, additionally supported by a profile bar, such as is also used for the other post and beam areas. This further facilitates easy storage of the kit according to the invention and also limits it to only a few parts. A simple and advantageous embodiment according to the invention provides that the two profile parts consist of profile bars of the same cross-sectional shape. For the articulated connection of the profile parts to the profile bar,

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provided profile bars has a receiving groove, and that a joint connector can be inserted, preferably snapped into, this receiving groove to connect a"'·■ profile bar with the two profile parts. It is useful if the The steering connector has a cross-section of approximately a T-shape, if the foot web of the T-shape can be inserted into the receiving groove of the profile bar and can preferably be locked in place, and if a hinge or hinge part engaging one of the profile parts is provided at the free end of the cross web of this T-shape.

Another further development proposal according to the invention, which also has its own significance worthy of protection, provides that in the kit of the type mentioned at the beginning a professional 1- rod for supporting two slanting plate planes, which is provided on its long side facing the plate planes with two sealing receptacles, each for a sealing strip or similar seal acting on the glass or facade panels, via a

Hinge or _similar joint connection.

In previously known designs, the profile bars intended as post parts are deformed using complex devices in order to create a facade construction, for example, on building edges with diagonally aligned tapered, vertical glass planes. For this purpose, the seal receiving grooves of the profile bars, which serve as seal holders, are connected to the other profile areas via webs, which are deformed according to the desired angle between the glass or plate planes and, for example,

QQ direction towards the plate planes. This deformation of the profile bars can not only result in a loss of strength and stability, but is also relatively complex. In the case of a profile bar in which the two sealing receptacles with the profile over one hinge or similar joint

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J ₁ connection, the sealing receptacles are relatively easy to adjust to the desired angle of the converging plate planes. Such a profile bar allows a variety of frame constructions, practically without the need for any deformation of the profile bars.

A particularly simple and advantageous embodiment according to the invention provides that the two sealing receptacles are connected to the profile bar via a joint connection that is in cross-section like a ball joint. This could, for example, be designed in such a way that the profile bar has a rounded or spherical cross-section for connecting to a sealing receptacle.

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The shape of the molding is surrounded by a preferably form-matched connecting groove or shell of the seal receptacle.

Further developments of the invention are described in further subclaims

This is explained below using advantageous options.

examples in conjunction with the figures even closer explained.

It shows :

' Fig. 1 in a perspective view an approximately vertical

arranged post part, which is connected to a horizontally arranged transom part via a connector,

Fig. 2 the post part from Fig. } connected to the corner connector via bolts in a perspective view,

Fig. 3 Post and beam part from Fig. 1 in a per-35

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perspective representation, whereby a corresponding intermediate piece is attached to the profile bars and these are connected with glazing strips that form an inner glazing plane,

Fig. 4 Transom and post part from Fig. 1 and 3, each in interconnected cross-sectional views,

Fig. 5 a transom part (Fig. 5a) with its cross section arranged at an angle in section plane V-V from Fig. 5b, Fig. 6 two profile parts connected to one another in an articulated manner and additionally reinforced by a profile bar to support two plate planes running diagonally towards one another in cross section,

Fig. 7 a post part whose sealing receptacles are connected to the profile bar via articulated connections

are (Fig. 7a) in section plane VII-ViI from Fig.7b Fig. 8 shows the profile part from Fig.6 in a cross-sectional view, where the profile part is joined on the flat side with a supplementary profile to form a post part, which has the external cross-sectional contour of the one shown for example in Fig. 1

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Fig. 1 shows the post and beam parts 1, 2 of a kit for creating a frame construction, _in particular for glass or facade construction, in a perspective

Illustration. Such frame constructions are used, for example, as substructures for vertical, flush glass facades or for the construction of various solar structures, such as glass verandas, roofing and the like.

According to the invention, the post part 1 and the transom part

2 made of profile bars of the same cross-sectional shape and can be connected to one another via a corner connector 3. This corner connector 3, shown in dashed lines in Fig. 1, is inserted into a partial cross-section of the transom part 2 and engages with a projection 4 on its front side facing the post part in an external profile of the

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as post part 1. This groove S is provided on two opposite long sides 6 and 7 of the profile bars, which divide the plate planes in the position of use. As shown in Fig. 1, the

Q Depth of this groove S is greater than its width, which facilitates a stable connection of the mullion and transom parts 1, 2 with the help of the corner connector 3.

The inner cavity 8 of the profile bars 1, 2, which at least partially accommodates the corner connector 3, has an approximately T-shaped clear cross-section. The corner connector 3 itself is adapted to this T-shaped cross-section and also has an approximately T-shaped outer cross-sectional contour. The projection 4 of the corner connector 3, which engages in the groove 5 of the post part 1, is formed by an extension of the T-foot web, which protrudes beyond the front face of the corner connector 3 that rests on the adjacent profile 1. The projection 4 protrudes at an approximately right angle beyond the front face of the corner connector 3 that rests on the post part 1.

The corner connector 3 is, as the perspective view in Fig. 2 shows, nailed to the post part 1 and the transom part 2 in a known manner using bolts 9 which are tapered at least on one side, in approximately aligned holes 10 of the corner connector 3 and the corresponding profile bar,

here the post part 1, and firmly clamp the parts of the kit that are to be connected together.

It is also possible to connect the corner connector 3 to the profile bars 1, 2, for example, using a screw connection.

From Figures 1 and 4 it is clear that the opposite groove flanks 11 of the groove 5 of the locking part 2, into which

the corner connector 3 is inserted, each approximately in a 35

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plane with one of the opposite long sides 12 of the projection 4 of this corner connector 3. Since the post part 1 and the transom part 2 consist of profile bars of the same ' cross-sectional shape and the projection 4 of the corner connector binder 3 engages in one of the grooves 6 of the post part 1, in addition to the long sides 13, 14 of the post and transom parts 1, 2 facing or facing away from the panel plane, their grooves 5 also lie approximately in one plane. The adjacent grooves 5 of the post and transom parts 1.2 practically merge into one another.

In Fig. 4, the post part 1 and the transom part 2 are each shown in cross-section; it should be noted that these cross-sections are in reality at right angles to each other arranged cutting planes.

However, it is clear from Fig. 4 that the projection 4 of the corner connector 3, which in the position of use engages in the groove 5 of the adjacent post part 1, extends to approximately the groove base 15 of the groove 5 of the post part 1. The two, in known The insulating glass panel 17, which consists of glass panes 16 connected to one another in this way and forms the panel plane, is clamped between the long sides of the profile bars 1, 2 facing the panel plane and the counter-mountings designed as counter-clamping profiles 18. Rup. occurs on the "inside of the housing?" If condensate occurs on the side of the insulating glass panel 17 facing the window, this can advantageously be collected by the upward-facing groove 5 of the transom part 2, visible in Figs. 1, 3 and 4, and from there drained into the adjacent groove 5 of the post part 1. To drain the condensate in the area marked 19 in the groove base 15 of the post part 1, a through-opening (not shown here) leading to the inner filling 8 is provided.

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The profile bars forming the mullion and transom parts 1, 2 have connecting extensions 20 which project outwards in the use position on their long sides 13 facing the plane of the panel for connecting the profile bars 1, 2 to the clamping profiles 18. On both sides of these connecting extensions, a sealing receptacle 21 is provided on the edge areas of the long sides 13 of the profile bars 1, 2, each 1', which is designed as a T-groove for connection to a sealing strip 22, 23 which acts on the insulating glass panel 17.

The counter-clamping profiles 18, which serve as counter-supports and are designed as external profiles, are - as shown in Fig. 4 - connected to the profile bars via an intermediate piece 24, 25 locked to the connecting set 20 and a holding element 26 which in turn is locked to the intermediate piece 24, 25 and the corresponding counter-clamping profile 18.

,. While the counter clamp profiles 18 and the profile bars 1, 2 intended as transom and post parts are made of aluminium or possibly also of steel, the intermediate piece

&igr; _ 24, 25 and preferably also the holding element 26 are made of a material with low thermal conductivity, in particular PVC. This largely avoids thermal bridges and promotes the good thermal insulation properties of the frame construction created with the kit _according to the invention.

In the perspective view in Fig. 3 it is shown that the intermediate piece 24 of the locking part 2, in contrast to the intermediate piece 25 of the post part 1, has a sealing receptacle 27 on its longitudinal edge areas, which is also designed as a T-groove and rests on the sealing receptacle 21 of the locking part 2. The horizontally arranged sealing strip 22 of the locking part 2 is not directly connected to these, but rather is fastened in one of the sealing receptacles 27 of the intermediate piece 24. The 35

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When constructing the frame construction, the intermediate piece 24 and the sealing strip connected to it must be cut to length so that the intermediate piece 24 and the sealing strip 22 extend over the

' adjacent sealing receptacle 21 of the post part 1. So that the contact surfaces of the sealing strips 22, 23 attached to the interconnected post and transom parts 1, 2, which act on the glass or facade panels in the position of use, lie approximately in one plane, the sealing strip 22 of the transom part 2 has a

XO Sealing strip 23 of the post part 1 - corresponding to the height of the sealing receptacle 27 of the intermediate piece 24- has a lower height. Since the connecting extension 20 of the profile bars 1, ( protrudes outwards over their sealing receptacle 21 and the

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its side adjacent to the locking part 2 up to to its sealing receptacle 21, an inner glazing level can be formed with little effort using the sealing strips 22, 23.

It is a significant advantage that rainwater, which could possibly penetrate from the outside through hairline gaps into the area between the intermediate piece 24 and the sealing strip 22 of the transom part 2, is collected on the intermediate piece 24 to the post part 1 f ^{and from there on the outer side of the} post part 1 in the, "■ on both sides between its connecting extension 20 and the The pressure is diverted downwards through the recess 28 provided for the sealing receptacles 21.

_g0 Since the profile bars 1, 2 of the kit according to the invention have the same cross-sectional shape, the storage of the kit according to the invention is made easier. In addition, the end pieces that may arise when cutting the profile bars intended as post parts 1 to length are also

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This can reduce the amount of waste when cutting the profile bars 1, 2.

The corner connector 3, which can be inserted into a partial cross-section of the transom part 2 and engages in the groove 5 of the post part 1, allows the post and transom parts 1, 2 of the kit according to the invention to be connected with little effort, without the need to disengage the transom part 2. With the help of the intermediate pieces 24, 25 and the Sealing strips 22, 23 can be used to create an internal Vex glazing level in a simple manner. Any moisture that may occur in the area of the frame construction, for example C) condensation or penetrating rainwater, is either drained via the groove of the locking part 2 into the inner cavity *3 of the Post part 1, or via the intermediate piece 24 of the locking part 2 into the outside recess 28 of the post part 1 and from there downwards.

,, In order to achieve such water and moisture drainage even with horizontally angled facade surfaces (see Fig. 5b), a collecting and drainage strip / , 25 29 can be inserted into the upper groove 5 of a transom part 2 with its cross section arranged at an angle in the use position - as the cross section shown in Fig. 5a in section plane V-V from Fig. 5b shows - which preferably extends into the groove of the

The cover shell 30* attached to the clamping profile 18 in Fig. 5a is designed to drain water above the plate level on its _long side facing upwards.

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&igr; and additionally sealed against the plate plane by a sealing compound 31.

In Fig. 6, two articulated profile 1 parts 33 are shown in cross-section, which serve, for example, to support two diagonally converging plate planes away from the ridge. The profile parts 33 are additionally reinforced by a profile bar 32, which otherwise could also be used, for example, as a post and beam part. 1'»" ² (see Fig. 1) can be used.

As shown in Fig. 6, the two profile parts 33 consist of profile bars of the same cross-sectional shape and each have a sealing receptacle 21' for one of the sealing strips acting on the plate planes as well as a connecting extension 20* for connecting the profile parts 33 with for example, counter-mounts for the glass or facade panels, also designed as counter-clamping profiles.

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Fig. 1) has a receiving groove 34 into which a joint connector 35 can be inserted, preferably snapped, to connect the profile bar 32 to the two profile parts 33.

The joint connector 35 has a cross-section of approximately a T-shape, whereby the foot web 36 of the T-shape can be inserted into the receiving groove 34 of the profile bar 32. At the free ends of the cross web of this T-shape of the joint connector 35, a hinge is provided which engages one of the profile parts 33.

For this joint connection of the profile parts 33, the free end areas of the crossbar of the T-shaped joint connector 35 in the position of use each encompass a joint formation 37 of one of the profile parts 33, which is rounded in cross section or approximately spherical, in a region-by-region and in a shape-adapted manner.

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The profile parts 33 are arranged in the end regions facing away from the plate plane. When the profile parts 33 are in the position of use, their retaining web 50 acts on the cross web of the articulated connector 35 on its side facing away from the formations 37 and thus prevents the articulated connection from being accidentally released.

As shown in Fig. 8, each of the profile parts 33 can be joined on the flat side with a supplementary profile 51 to form a post part. 33 and a supplementary profile 51 approximately the outer cross-sectional contour of the profile bars shown in Fig. 1, which otherwise serve as post and beam parts 1, 2. In addition, the supplementary profile 51 has a sealing receptacle on its side facing the plate plane, which, in the position of use, has approximately the same distance from the connecting extension 20* of the profile part 33 as its seal holder 2&Ggr; . So that the post parts, each consisting of a profile part 33 and a supplementary profile 51, approximately have the width of the one shown in Fig. 1, for example. In order to maintain the position of the profile bars 1, 2, stop and counter stop surfaces are provided on the sides of the profile part 33 and the supplementary profile 51 facing each other in the position of use in order to limit the assembly position of these flat-sidedly joined parts 33, 51.

With the help of sealing strips, which can be fastened in sealing recesses J 52 on the facing longitudinal sides of the profile part 33 and the supplementary profile 51, the inner cavity created when these parts 33, 51 are joined together can also be sealed to the outside.

Joining the profile part 33 with the supplementary profile 51 to form a post part allows, for example, individual window segments to be prefabricated and these to be delivered to a construction site as prefabricated segment parts. delivery.

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In order to facilitate a quick assembly of the segment parts , for example to form a uniform facade surface , these expediently have a profile part 33 on one of their two long sides, which are vertical or pointing upwards in the position of use, which can be combined with the supplementary profile of an adjacent segment part, while a supplementary profile 51 is provided on the other, opposite long side of the segment part.

In the case of the articulated profile parts 33 from Fig. 6, the stability required for a frame construction is not achieved by profile parts that are designed differently to meet the static requirements , but instead the articulated profile parts 33 are, if necessary, additionally supported by a profile bar 32, which could otherwise also serve as a post or beam part 1, 2. This further facilitates the simple storage of the kit according to the invention.

As Fig. 8 shows, the profile parts 33 can also be assembled with the help of a supplementary profile 51 to form a post part, which has approximately the same external cross-sectional contour as the profile bars 1, 2, 32 otherwise intended as transom or post parts. This also further enhances the simple and versatile usability of the kit according to the invention.

In Fig. 7a, a cross-section in section plane VII-VII of Fig. 7b shows a profile bar 39 which is used to support

two diagonally converging vertical plate ,,

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39 is approximately in the middle between the two sealing seats f

41 has a connecting extension 20" on its long side adjacent to the plate planes; the connecting extension 20*' and the sealing receptacles 41 arranged on both sides of the connecting extension 20" run approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the profile bar 39. As shown in Fig. 7a, the two sealing receptacles 41 are each connected to the profile bar 39 by a joint connection that is like a ball joint in cross section. For this purpose, the profile bar has a cross-sectionally rounded or spherical shape 42, which in the position of use is surrounded by a shape-adapted and also rounded or spherical segment-shaped connecting shell 43 of the sealing receptacles 41 in its clear cross section. The _sealing receptacles 41, which are articulated to the profile bar 39, can thus be easily adapted to the desired angle of the converging plate planes. Such a profile bar 39 allows a variety of Frame constructions, practically without the need for any deformation of the profile bars in the area of the seal mounts.

The rounded or spherical projections 42 of the profile bar 39 are each provided at the free end of a connecting web 44, whereby the connecting webs arranged on both sides of the connecting extension 20'' are

Longitudinal side 13 of the profile bar facing the plate plane

39 run diagonally towards the plate planes and away from each other.

In order to further enhance the good thermal insulation properties of the frame construction created with the kit according to the invention, To promote this, it is advantageous if the sealing receptacles 41 which can be connected to the profile bar 39 and which are pulled with their connecting shell 43 over a respective formation 42 of the profile bar 39 are made of a material with low heat conductivity, in particular of rigid PVC. However, it is also possible to manufacture these sealing receptacles 41, as well as the profile bar 39, from aluminum or steel.

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Similar to the frame constructions shown in Figures 1 to 6, in the construction shown in Figure 7, the insulating glass panels 17 forming the panel planes are held between the profile bar 39 and an outer profile 45, which is connected to the profile bar 39 via a fastening screw 46. The outer profile 45 has bending points 47 in order to be able to adapt it to the angle of the glass panels 17 that run diagonally towards each other in vertical planes. A silicone sealing strip 48 seals the panel planes in the area of the outer profile 45 to the outside. The outer profile 45 is kept at a distance from the profile bar 39, which serves as a post part, via an intermediate piece 25 and a PVC block 49.

Figures 1, 4 and 7 indicate that the area of the profile bars forming the T-shaped inner cavity 8 can be designed differently in height according to the static requirements.

Instead of the glass panels, other transparent or opaque facade panels can also be used in the frame constructions created using the kit according to the invention. The post and beam parts 1, 2 can be connected to one another easily / ν 25 and firmly in approximately L- or T-shaped connections to form such a frame construction using the corner connectors 3 (see Fig. 1 - 3).

All individual features described above or listed in the claims can be essential to the invention individually or in any combination with one another.

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20 especially for glass or facade construction Sayings Kit for creating a frame construction, in particular for glass or facade construction, with mullion and transom parts which can be connected to one another and consist of profile bars, characterized in that the mullion and transom parts (1, 2) consist of profile bars of the same cross-sectional shape, and that for connecting the mullion and transom parts (1, 2) a corner connector (3) which can be inserted into a partial cross-section of one profile bar (2) is provided, which engages with a projection (ti) or similar formation on one of its end faces in an external profile (5) of the other profile bar (1) to be connected. 2. Kit according to claim 1, characterized in that an external profile is provided on two opposite longitudinal sides (6, 7) of each profile bar (1, 2), that each of these external profiles is designed as a groove (5), and that the depth of this groove is preferably greater than its width. 3. Kit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the inner cavity (8) of the profile bars (1, 2) which at least partially accommodates the corner connector (3) is approximately T-shaped in its clear cross-section and the corner connector (3) is adapted to this T-shaped cross-sectional shape is adapted. 4. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the projection (4) is formed by an extension, in particular of at least part of the T-foot web, which protrudes beyond the end face of the corner connector resting on the adjacent profile (1). C 5. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the opposite groove-X5 flanks (11) of the one profile bar (2) into which the corner connector (3) is inserted each lie approximately in a plane with one of the opposite longitudinal sides (12) of the projection (4) or the like of this corner connector (3). 6. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the projection (4) of the corner connector (3) which, in the position of use, engages in the groove (5) of the adjacent profile bar (1) extends approximately to the groove base (15). 7. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a passage opening leading to the inner cavity (Θ) of the post part (1) is provided for the drainage of condensate in particular in the groove (5) of the locking part (2) pointing upwards in the position of use into the groove base (15) of the adjacent groove (5) of the post part (1). 8. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the profile bars are in particular for «I Il · · « «· *·4 I f t t (I ·««··« I I · * Connection to counter-holders (18) for the glass or facade panels have a connecting extension (20, 2G ¹ , 20") or similar formation which projects outwards in the position of use.
5 9. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that on the longitudinal side (13) of the profile bars (1, 2) pointing outwards in the position of use, on both sides of the connecting extension (20) or the like, preferably on the edge regions of these A sealing receptacle (21) is provided on each longitudinal side (13), and that each sealing receptacle (21) is preferably designed as a T-groove ^for connection to a sealing strip (22, 23) or similar seal. 10. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the connecting extension (20) of the profile bars (1, 2) can be connected, preferably locked, to an intermediate piece (24, 25) which on the one hand, can be connected, in particular locked, expediently via a further holding element (26) to an external profile serving as a counter-holder for the glass or facade panels. (26 11· Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the intermediate piece (24, 25) and preferably also the holding element (26) are made of a material with low thermal conductivity, in particular of PVC. 12. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the connecting extension (20) of the profile bars (1, 2) projects outwards over their sealing receptacle (21), and that the intermediate piece (24) of the bar 1- part (2) in the position of use on its locking part (2) III» t i ««« &bull; · · I t · Λ III · 4 fl adjacent side reaches a maximum of up to its seal receptacle. 13. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the intermediate piece (24) of the locking part (2) preferably has on its edge regions arranged in the position of use on both sides of the connecting extension (20) connected to the intermediate piece (24) a sealing receptacle (27) which is designed to receive a Sealing strip (22) or similar seal expediently is designed as a T-slot and that in the position of use preferably the intermediate piece (24) of the locking part (2) and () in particular also the seals (22) attached to the intermediate piece (24) over the adjacent seal receptacle (21) of the post part (1) connected to the latch part (2). 14. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that in the position of use the Glass or barrel; the plate-loading surfaces of the sealing strips (22, 23) or the like attached to the interconnected post and beam parts (1, 2). Seals lie approximately in one plane. 15. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that for the drainage of condensate in particular in the upper groove (5) of a locking part (2) arranged obliquely with its cross-section, a collecting and drainage strip (29) which can be inserted into this groove (5) is provided, which preferably extends into the groove (5) of the post part (1) connected to the locking part (2). 16. Kit, in particular according to one or more of the claims 1 to 15, characterized in that for the support of 3g two obliquely converging plate planes two ill 11 «III < III &bull; f I Il i ·| &idigr; · M &igr; I Ii &igr;&igr; i · ■·! ■ ti &bull;&igr; suffered aiii profile parts (33) connected to one another in an articulated manner, each with a sealing receptacle (2&Ggr;) for one of the sealing strips or similar seals acting on the plate planes, as well as a connecting extension (20 ¹ ) are provided for connecting the profile parts with counter supports for the glass or facade panels and that the profile parts (33) can in turn be connected to a profile bar (32) for support. 17. Kit according to claim 16, characterized in that the two profile parts (33) consist of profile bars of the same cross-sectional shape. 18. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the connecting extension (20) of the profile bars provided as a transom or post part has a receiving groove (34), and that a joint connector (35) can be inserted, preferably snapped into, this receiving groove (34) for connecting a profile bar (32) to the two profile parts (33). 19. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the joint connector (35) in the Cross-section approximately T-shaped, so that the footbridge (36) ^ (""'"> 25 ^{of the T} " ^{shape can be inserted into the} receiving groove (34) of the profile bar (32), and that at the free ends of the crossbar of this T-shape there is provided a hinge or hinge part which engages one of the profile parts (33). 2o. Kit according to one or more of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the free end regions of the crosspiece of the T-shaped joint connector (35) in the position of use each comprise a joint formation (37) of one of the profile parts (33) which is rounded in cross section or approximately spherical, in some areas preferably adapted to its shape, IfII I I ·««· «.§ * f · till * ······ &kgr;&Igr;·&Igr;&Igr; ti ' ' that the formations (37) are arranged on the end regions of the profile parts (33) facing away from the plate plane, and that in each case a holding web (60) of the profile parts (33) acts on the cross web of the link connector (35) in the position of use on its side facing away from the formations (37) . 21. Kit according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that a profile bar (39) is provided for supporting two plate planes that run obliquely toward one another, which is connected on its long side facing the plate planes to two sealing receptacles (41) for one sealing strip or similar seal that acts on the glass or facade panels, each via a hinge (40) or similar joint connection. 22. Kit according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting extension (20 ¹¹ ) and the sealing receptacles (41) arranged on both sides of the connecting extension (20 ¹¹ ) run approximately axially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the profile bar (39). 22. Kit according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two sealing receptacles (41) are connected to the profile bar (39) via a joint connection which is in cross-section like a ball joint. are bound. 24. Kit according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the profile bar (39) for connecting to one sealing receptacle (41) 30 a cross-section rounded or spherical formation (42), and that in the position of use over half of the cross-sectional shape of the molding (42) is covered by a preferably shape-matched connecting groove or shell (43) the seal holder (41) is encompassed. 35 &bull;J <···#· ««·&diams;«· Il M 25. Kit according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rounded or spherical formations (42) are each provided at the free end of a connecting web (44) of the profile bar (39) are provided, and that the connecting webs (44) of the longitudinal side of the profile bar (39) facing the plate planes runs obliquely towards the plate planes and away from each other. 26. Kit according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sealing receptacles (41) connectable to the profile bar (39) are made of a material with low thermal conductivity, in particular of hard PVC. 27. Kit according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a supplementary profile (51) is provided which can be joined to the profile part (33) on the flat side to form a post part, and that the the post part consisting of profile part (33) and supplementary profile (51) has approximately the outer cross-sectional contour of the profile bars (1, 2). 28. Kit according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that stop and counter stop surfaces for limiting the assembly position are provided on the sides of the profile part (33) and the supplementary profile (51) facing each other in the position of use. ■J
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