EP0860560B1 - Connecteur pour deux pièces abuttées, spécialement pour les constructions en bois - Google Patents

Connecteur pour deux pièces abuttées, spécialement pour les constructions en bois Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP0860560B1
EP0860560B1 EP98103144A EP98103144A EP0860560B1 EP 0860560 B1 EP0860560 B1 EP 0860560B1 EP 98103144 A EP98103144 A EP 98103144A EP 98103144 A EP98103144 A EP 98103144A EP 0860560 B1 EP0860560 B1 EP 0860560B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
section
fitting
components
holding section
recess
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
EP98103144A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP0860560A3 (fr
EP0860560A2 (fr
Inventor
Stefan Schmid
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Publication of EP0860560A2 publication Critical patent/EP0860560A2/fr
Publication of EP0860560A3 publication Critical patent/EP0860560A3/fr
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP0860560B1 publication Critical patent/EP0860560B1/fr
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
    • E04B1/26—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of wood
    • E04B1/2604—Connections specially adapted therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/18—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons
    • E04B1/26—Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of wood
    • E04B1/2604—Connections specially adapted therefor
    • E04B2001/2628—Interlocking connectors, e.g. with hooks or dovetails, added to the elongated wooden members

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a connecting fitting for two abutting components, especially in timber construction.
  • Connection fittings are used, for example, in timber construction used for this, horizontal on vertical items to post running bars. Of such connection fittings it is required that they be put into practice occurring and acting on the wooden structure Able to safely absorb and derive forces. To this In addition to the pure weight of the wooden structure, forces also belong or the one attached to the wooden structure other components of wind pressure and wind suction forces Vibrations caused by vibrations, forces due to tension caused by "working" wood etc.
  • connection fittings connect to two components.
  • An example of such a connection fitting is specified in DE-GM 84 20 792.
  • connection fittings exist from angled to each other in several levels Sheet metal elements with a large number of through holes, through which nails, bolts or screws are passed can.
  • angular position of the individual sheets of a fitting can be mutually connected with such fittings
  • two or three-dimensional Truss nodes can be executed.
  • connection fittings are fully visible on the Outside of the components must be attached and hence on the later finished construction, for example the wooden structure of a winter garden or the like remain visible, which is disturbing from the aesthetic impression is.
  • connection fitting Another example of a connection fitting is become known from DE-GM 79 07 976.
  • This well-known Connection fitting has two on the respective components holding sections which can be arranged sunk into fitting recesses and a connecting portion connecting these holding portions on the the between the contact surfaces of the Components extending system gap bridged.
  • Concrete is one of the two holding sections in the case of DE-GM 79 07 976 in the form of a round cup-shaped element and the other holding section in the form of a segment of a circle curved wall.
  • the connection of the two Holding sections among one another are made from one Sheet metal curved web on which the segment of a circle Holding section is integrally formed and in which the other holding section is supported.
  • the two holding sections are in circular fit recesses in the used two components to be connected, the The distance between the two pass recesses has already been selected in this way must be used in the two passport recesses Holding sections of the contact gap between the two Contact surfaces of the abutting components in the essential is already closed. Then can by Twisting an eccentric element in the cup-shaped holding section the relative distance between the two holding sections be reduced so that the two abutting Components are pulled towards each other, and so the two contact surfaces are pressed against each other.
  • connection fitting according to the DE-GM 79 07 976 is first that the connection fitting after remains visible from the outside.
  • Another disadvantage is that the two pass recesses in advance the two components to be connected designed in this way must be that with loosely joined components the connecting fitting or its two holding sections can be inserted into the passport recesses, then ensured by turning the eccentric element must be that by the rotation of the eccentric element Relative amount of reduction between the two holding sections is sufficient, the two loosely abutting components under pressure system of the two contact surfaces.
  • the bringing in of the two pass recesses at the correct distance from two components to be interconnected can, however, in the Practice, for example on site difficulties prepare.
  • the two building elements must be in advance loosely assembled and in this position with appropriate Aids are kept to in both components - if necessary with the help of a drilling template to be able to introduce both pass recesses.
  • Components for example beams of a roof structure or the like, this is very, if at all complex to do.
  • connection fitting according to the DE-GM 79 07 976 only comparatively low holding forces corresponding to that applied when rotating the eccentric element Forces can be generated.
  • connection fitting of DE-GM 79 07 976 the required holding forces do not achieve.
  • connection fitting for two abutting components especially in timber construction has become known from which the present invention emanates.
  • This known connection fitting for two abutting Components include: two on each Components recessed in fitting recesses can be arranged holding sections and a connecting these holding sections Connection section, which between the contact surfaces of the components-extending system gap bridged. Both Pass-recesses are at two at right angles to each other standing surfaces of one component, wherein one of these areas is one of the later contact areas.
  • One of the holding sections is for attachment to the contact surface of the other component without pass recesses designed and the other holding section is non-positive / positive can be arranged in the pass recess, which is not formed in the later contact surface.
  • connection fitting according to US-A-5,577,856 has the The advantage that it is hardly visible from the outside, that is, aesthetically attractive connections allowed. However for a play-free attachment of two with this connection fitting very precise preparatory work (Drilling, milling etc.) on the part of at least one component necessary because the other holding section in the form of a Hole is designed, the distance to the contact surface Freedom of play determined.
  • the object of the present invention is a connecting fitting according to the preamble of the claim 1 in such a way that with it two abutting Components safe and reliable and free of play can be attached to each other, the connection fitting largely not at the junction should be visible.
  • the present invention proposes to achieve this object according to claim 1 before that the other holding portion is conical and non-positive in the fit recess can be arranged, which is not in the later contact area is formed, this pass recess also is correspondingly conical.
  • the holding section on the one contact surface of the a component is to be attached, wherein he with each other connected components in a pass recess of the other component comes to rest, at least this holding section towards the outside when connected Components not visible.
  • this conical design a "pulling" of one component to the other Component so that the two contact surfaces against each other under pressure be pressed together and also in the final assembly state stay pressed.
  • the conical design of the holding section and associated Pass-recess a defined system of the holding section in this pass recess along at least one Line so that with the connection fitting according to the invention high and permanent holding forces can be applied.
  • An in the investment gap running between the contact surfaces gluing is brought in by the high and in particular permanent pressure on the two components a "working" of the components (thermal deformation, Stretches, shrinkage, warping, etc.) due to vibrations, Wind pressure or wind suction forces or the like are not destroyed, i.e. it doesn't break.
  • the two holding sections are preferred with the respective one Component detachably connected, especially screwed. This allows high holding forces on the one hand but also a simple disassembly on the other hand, if this should be desired.
  • connection of the connection fitting can be further reinforced with the component there.
  • connection fitting is preferably made of Metal, especially in the form of an aluminum die-cast part manufactured. Sufficient strength on the one hand, however easy manufacture and corrosion resistance on the other hand are guaranteed.
  • connection fitting according to the invention intended for connecting two wooden components, namely a vertical post 4 and one of the bolt extending sideways at right angles to it 6th
  • the connecting fitting 2 essentially comprises two Holding sections 8 and 10, which are interconnected with a connecting section 12 are connected.
  • the contact surface 16 on the part of Post 4 be defined and the contact surface 18 on the part of the bar 6.
  • the holding section 8 for attaching the connection fitting 2 on the post 4 is elongated / plate-shaped and has a plurality of bores 20 which for Take up screws with which the plate-shaped Retaining section 8 are attached to the post 4 can.
  • connection section 12 formed.
  • the connecting section 12 has a slightly smaller width than the holding section 8 on and is of rectangular shape, wherein in the lower edge region of the connecting section 12 a groove 22 and 24 are formed on the left and right, respectively is to have unobstructed access to the top holes To have 20 in the holding section 8.
  • the holding section 10 has a conical shape downwards tapered sleeve 26, in the center of a bore 28th runs. In the lower section of the sleeve 26 tapers the bore 28 to form a screw channel 30.
  • connection of the connecting section 12 includes the sleeve 26 of the holding portion 10 Screw flange 32 on a plurality of holes 34 has.
  • connection fitting 2 on the post 4 flat attached and screwed by screws in the holes 20.
  • the post 4 for attaching the connection fitting 2 are necessary.
  • the design of the passport recess 38 is such that there is a first section 42, the cross section of the cross section of the connecting portion 12 is adapted from the fitting recess 36 extends into the material of the bolt 6, wherein a second section 44 adjoins this first section 42 connects, the one of the sleeve 26 corresponding shape has, that is, tapered down into the material of the bolt 6 tapers into this second section 44 closes a third section 46 for receiving of the screw flange 32.
  • the end regions of the holding section 8 and the screw flange 32 are semicircular, so that the corresponding contours in the lower area the fitting recess 36 and in the end region of the third section 46 are correspondingly semicircular.
  • connection fitting according to the invention 2 for connecting wooden beams is through this semicircular contouring of the fitting recess 36 or of the third section 46 of the fitting recess 38 a Explosive effects in the wood avoided.
  • the pass recesses 36 and 38 are formed thus only on the part of the bolt 6 and can, for example fit in one pass and exactly a correspondingly designed milling tool.
  • connection fitting according to the invention 2 are explained in more detail.
  • connection fitting 2 can just as well by 90 ° screwed to the left or right on the post 4 be so that the holding portion 10 is horizontal lies, it can compared to the representation of Figures 1 and 2 rotated by 180 ° so that the holding section 10 faces upwards, or it can be in between Angular positions, for example 45 ° or 60 ° to the horizontal or vertical.
  • the final attachment and alignment of the connection fitting 2 or the attachment of the holding section 8 is directed to the post 4 according to the structural requirements and / or requirements regarding a later being invisible to the Connection fitting 2.
  • connection fitting 2 using the Holding section 8 After the connection fitting 2 using the Holding section 8 has been attached to the post 4, the tapered bore in the second Section 44 of the fitting recess 38 on the conical Sleeve 26 of the holding section 10 is pushed on.
  • the conical configuration of the second section 44 and the sleeve 26 makes the insertion process easier at first, after which in the course of the insertion of the sleeve 26 self-centering takes place in the second section 44.
  • the plate-shaped holding section 8 in the fitting recess 36 on the part of the bolt 6 to lie the connecting section 12 comes in the first section 42 of the fitting recess 38 to lie and the screw flange 32 comes in the third section 46 of the pass recess 38 to lie.
  • connection fitting 2 After connecting post 4 and transom 6 is only of the entire connection fitting 2 the top of the connecting portion 12 and the sleeve 26, and the screw flange 32 visible.
  • the plate-shaped holding section 8 and the sleeve 26 of the holding section 10 are completely in the material of the bolt 6 in the passport recesses 36 and 38 there (second section 44) recorded and not visible from the outside.
  • the connecting fitting 2 has in the Practice a number of advantages. That's how it is initially by the cone shape of the sleeve 26 in the course of screwing in Screw in the screw channel 30 a strong pressure in the area of the contact surfaces 16 and 18 achievable, so that the contact gap 14 is completely closed. This means, that the two components, that is, item 4 and Latch 6 pressed together with high and permanent force the typical wood construction "Working" the wood has nothing to do with this permanent connection is able to change.
  • connection no processing such as milling necessary for a passport recess.
  • the two for the connection necessary passport recesses are made solely and exclusively on the part of the bolt 6, these pass recesses when using an appropriate milling tool can be shaped in a single pass, for example the edge between the contact surface 18 and the surface 40 running at right angles thereto can be used as a reference edge. Compliance with any Spaces between two passport recesses in two separate components is therefore not necessary.
  • connection fitting 2 is after assembly outwards largely through the material of the transom 6 covered.
  • the with the connection fitting according to the invention 2 established connection is thus also visually appealing, especially if the still exposed Surfaces of the connecting portion 12, the holding portion 10 and the screw flange 32 by a cover be covered.
  • a metal is advantageously used, in particular an aluminum die-cast part.
  • Die-cast aluminum has in certain advantages in practice, in particular corrosion resistance, comparatively low weight, high strength and the possibility of an inexpensive and precisely fitting manufacture.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Joining Of Building Structures In Genera (AREA)

Claims (4)

  1. Ferrure d'assemblage pour deux éléments de construction (4, 6) adjacents, notamment dans la construction en bois, comprenant :
    deux segments de retenue (8 ; 10) pouvant être disposés affleurants sur les éléments de construction (4, 6) respectifs dans des évidements complémentaires (36, 38) ; et
    un segment d'assemblage (12) reliant ces segments de retenue (8, 10), qui passe sur l'interstice d'appui (14) s'étendant entre les surfaces d'appui (16, 18) des éléments de construction (4, 6),
    les deux évidements complémentaires (36, 38) étant aménagés sur deux surfaces (18, 40) de l'un des éléments de construction (6) formant un angle droit l'une par rapport à l'autre, l'une de ces surfaces étant l'une des surfaces d'appui (16, 18) ultérieures ;
    l'un des segments de retenue (8, 10) étant conçu pour la fixation sur la surface d'appui (16) de l'autre élément de construction (4) sans évidements complémentaires ; et
    l'autre des segments de retenue (10) pouvant être disposé par complémentarité de force/de forme dans celui des évidements complémentaires (38) qui n'est pas aménagé dans la surface d'appui (18) ultérieure,
        caractérisée en ce que
    l'autre des segments de retenue (10) est conique et peut être disposé par complémentarité de force/de forme dans celui des évidements complémentaires (38) qui n'est pas aménagé dans la surface d'appui (18) ultérieure, cet évidement complémentaire (38) étant également conique (44).
  2. Ferrure d'assemblage selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les deux segments de retenue (8, 10) peuvent être reliés à l'élément de construction respectif (4, 6) de manière amovible, notamment à l'aide de vis.
  3. Ferrure d'assemblage selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que le segment de retenue conique (10) est prolongé par une bride de vissage (32) alignée sur le bord supérieur libre de celui-ci.
  4. Ferrure d'assemblage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle est réalisée en métal, notamment sous la forme d'une pièce en aluminium coulée sous pression.
EP98103144A 1997-02-24 1998-02-23 Connecteur pour deux pièces abuttées, spécialement pour les constructions en bois Expired - Lifetime EP0860560B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE29708115U DE29708115U1 (de) 1997-02-24 1997-02-24 Verbindungsbeschlag für zwei aneinanderstoßende Bauelemente, insbesondere im Holzbau
DE29708115U 1997-02-24

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP0860560A2 EP0860560A2 (fr) 1998-08-26
EP0860560A3 EP0860560A3 (fr) 1999-01-07
EP0860560B1 true EP0860560B1 (fr) 2003-07-23

Family

ID=8040007

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP98103144A Expired - Lifetime EP0860560B1 (fr) 1997-02-24 1998-02-23 Connecteur pour deux pièces abuttées, spécialement pour les constructions en bois

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP0860560B1 (fr)
AT (1) ATE245738T1 (fr)
DE (2) DE29708115U1 (fr)

Families Citing this family (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19738289C1 (de) * 1997-09-02 1998-11-05 Ewald Rueter Anordnung zur biegesteifen Verbindung von Trägern
DE10215795A1 (de) * 2002-04-10 2003-11-06 Paul Stephan Gmbh & Co Kg Verbindung lastführender Holz- und Metallelemente von Ingenieurholzbauten
DE10349791B4 (de) * 2003-10-24 2007-07-19 Michael Hecker Pfosten-Riegel-Verbindung zwischen einem Pfosten und wenigstens einem an einer Pfostenseite stirnseitig anschließenden Riegel aus Holz oder Holzwerkstoff
DE102014101333A1 (de) * 2014-02-04 2015-08-06 Ralf Pollmeier Verfahren zum Befestigen eines Verbinders an einem Holzbauteil

Family Cites Families (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE7907976U1 (de) 1979-06-21 No-Sag Drahtfedern Gmbh, 4835 Rietberg Beschlag zum Verbinden von zwei Bauteilen aus Holz o.dgl
DE3401303C2 (de) * 1984-01-16 1986-01-16 Jan Dipl.-Ing. 8000 München Forster Verbindungsmittel für Holzbauteile
DE8420792U1 (de) 1984-07-11 1984-11-08 GH - Baubeschläge Hartmann GmbH, 4970 Bad Oeynhausen Verbindungsbeschlag fuer holzkonstruktionen
DE3820784A1 (de) * 1988-06-20 1989-12-21 Gerhard Dipl Ing Meickl Stirnseitiger anschluss von holzbalken an andere bauteile
DE3842051A1 (de) * 1988-06-27 1989-12-28 Johann Goettfert Einrichtung zum verbinden von moebeln
DE9013073U1 (de) * 1990-09-14 1990-11-15 Nadel- und Drahtwarenfabrik Ernst Bierbach GmbH & Co KG, 4750 Unna Verbinder aus Metall für verdeckte Balkenanschlüsse
DE4139235C2 (de) * 1991-11-26 1996-11-21 Bmf Holzverbinder Gmbh Holzverbinder und Verfahren zu deren Herstellung
US5577856A (en) * 1993-08-10 1996-11-26 Tezuka; Junichi Beam support system for forming precompressed wood joints

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE59809039D1 (de) 2003-08-28
ATE245738T1 (de) 2003-08-15
EP0860560A3 (fr) 1999-01-07
EP0860560A2 (fr) 1998-08-26
DE29708115U1 (de) 1997-07-10

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
DE102005044980B4 (de) Stoßverbinder für Holz-/Aluminiumfassaden
EP1863980A2 (fr) Clavette pour relier au moins deux elements de construction, et systeme d'elements de construction relies les uns aux autres
EP0333772B1 (fr) Systeme modulaire de construction
EP1148254B1 (fr) Raccordement bout-à-bout de cadres, en particulier un raccord montant-entretoise
DE60131544T2 (de) Anordnung eines Stützsystems und Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Befestigung
DE3702128C2 (de) Halterung zur ausrichtbaren Befestigung der Pfosten eines Balkongeländers
DE19724285A1 (de) Verfahren zum Verbinden von wenigstens zwei Holzbauteilen sowie Verbindungselement zur Durchführung des Verfahrens
DE2504476A1 (de) Beschlag fuer die befestigung eines profiltraegers zur bildung eines rahmens
EP0860560B1 (fr) Connecteur pour deux pièces abuttées, spécialement pour les constructions en bois
DE20311512U1 (de) Konsole zum Abstützen und Befestigen von Fenster- oder Türrahmen an der Begrenzung einer Wandöffnung
DE19506580C2 (de) Anschlußverbindung zur Verbindung zweier Tragelemente, insbesondere Pfosten-Riegel-Verbindung für den Fassadenbau
EP0898086B1 (fr) Elément de fixation
EP1690990A2 (fr) Assemblage de montants et de traverses formés de poutres ou de lattes en bois pour la construction d'éléments de murs
EP1219759A2 (fr) Assemblage de garde-corps pour une construction de protection contre les chutes et installation de poteaux pour cela
EP0454940B1 (fr) Dispositif d'assemblage de cadre et montant de rive
DE3303070A1 (de) Gelaender- bzw. zaunartige begrenzung
DE3128505A1 (de) Vorrichtung zur knotenverbindung hoelzerner fachwerksstaebe
DE19940574C1 (de) Anordnung zur Bildung einer Kreuzverbindung zwischen einem Längspfosten und einem Querpfosten bei einem Fenster oder einer Türe aus Kunststoff oder Leichtmetall
EP0888500A2 (fr) Element de serrage pour fixer deux pieces et elements ainsi assembles
DE3515660C2 (fr)
EP1039152B1 (fr) Vis d'assemblage pour des profilés en bois avec des joints droits ou en onglet
EP1002926B1 (fr) Elément de fixation pour l'assemblage mutuel de profilés en bois à coupe droite ou à onglet
EP1631727A1 (fr) Systeme d'elements de construction assembles
DE2643354A1 (de) Moebelwandungen mit verbindungsbeschlag
DE102005001801A1 (de) Stossverbinder zum winkeligen Verbinden von Hohlprofilen

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK FR GB IT LI LU MC NL SE

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A3

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 19990705

AKX Designation fees paid

Free format text: AT BE CH DE DK FR GB IT LI LU MC NL SE

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20010125

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK FR GB IT LI LU MC NL SE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20030723

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT;WARNING: LAPSES OF ITALIAN PATENTS WITH EFFECTIVE DATE BEFORE 2007 MAY HAVE OCCURRED AT ANY TIME BEFORE 2007. THE CORRECT EFFECTIVE DATE MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE RECORDED.

Effective date: 20030723

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

GBT Gb: translation of ep patent filed (gb section 77(6)(a)/1977)

Effective date: 20030723

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 59809039

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20030828

Kind code of ref document: P

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20031023

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20031023

NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20040223

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20040223

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20040223

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20040228

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20040228

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20040229

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20040229

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20040430

Year of fee payment: 7

ET Fr: translation filed
PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20040426

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: *SCHMID STEFAN

Effective date: 20040228

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20040223

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20050901

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20080229

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20040229