EP0865754A2 - Sealing device for shower partition - Google Patents

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EP0865754A2
EP0865754A2 EP98104201A EP98104201A EP0865754A2 EP 0865754 A2 EP0865754 A2 EP 0865754A2 EP 98104201 A EP98104201 A EP 98104201A EP 98104201 A EP98104201 A EP 98104201A EP 0865754 A2 EP0865754 A2 EP 0865754A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
    • A47K3/30—Screens or collapsible cabinets for showers or baths
    • A47K3/34—Slidable screens
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
    • A47K3/30—Screens or collapsible cabinets for showers or baths
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  • the invention relates to a sealing arrangement according to a shower partition the features specified in the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a sealing arrangement is known from German patent specification DE 41 24 809 C1 known for a shower partition with at least one rotating wing.
  • a magnetic seal with two magnetic parts is provided at the bottom edge of the rotating wing, wherein the one magnetic part is arranged on the lower edge of the rotary wing.
  • the other Magnetic part is arranged on a profile rail that can be attached to a tub rim, which has an additional profile part pivotable about a horizontal axis.
  • the open position of the rotary wing is the additional profile part with the magnetic part appropriately pivoted down and in a recess in the profile rail arranged sunk. After closing the sash is due to the effective magnetic attraction, the additional profile part around the horizontal axis pivoted upwards.
  • This sealing arrangement requires one that should not be neglected Manufacturing and assembly effort. Due to contamination and / or foreign bodies can the required free pivoting of the additional profile part around horizontal axis are disturbed so that water splashes out when showering can. The profile rail and the one swiveled upwards in the event of a malfunction additional profile part hinders the free passage of a user in or out of shower tray.
  • a shower partition is known from the European patent EP 553 466 A1, whose pivotally mounted door element with respect to a guide profile in the vertical Direction is arranged.
  • Such a shower partition can have several have hinged door or swivel wings, which when not in use are foldable in such a way that they are essentially parallel to each other.
  • For the individual swivel wings are unfolded for use in the shower and pivoted over the edge of a bathtub so that they are essentially in the same vertical plane.
  • regular elastic seals are provided, preferably in the form of lip seals, around a gap between the tub edge and the lower edge of the swivel wing to seal.
  • the object of the invention is to separate the shower to further develop in such a way that the disadvantages indicated are avoided and a reliable sealing with low construction costs is ensured.
  • the sealing arrangement should be used in particular for such shower enclosures, whose door leaves are movable in the vertical direction. With few components and little Construction volume should be a functional seal with a long service life be assured.
  • the shower partition according to the invention contains an integrated magnetic seal and is characterized by a functional design with few components and permanently ensures a secure seal of the gap between the tub edge and the lower edge of the door element or elements, which preferably as a pivoting wing are trained.
  • There is no profile rail for the magnetic part on the tub edge which is integrated into the tub rim according to the invention.
  • the surface the tub rim is free of additional components, because the magnetic part is on the Bottom and / or partially arranged within the tub rim.
  • the other Magnetic part is on the underside of the door element, preferably at least in arranged vertically movable to easily compensate for manufacturing tolerances to be able to.
  • At least one magnetic part is designed as a permanent magnet, which exerts magnetic attraction forces on the other magnetic part.
  • Both magnetic parts are designed as permanent magnets, which are polarized such that between magnetic attraction forces are effective.
  • the one arranged on the door element Magnetic part has at least on the lower side facing the tub rim a coating or coating with a low coefficient of friction, such as in particular PTFE or comparable materials or plastics. By such friction-reducing coating will damage the surface of the tub rim as far as possible with relative movements between the door element and the tub rim avoided.
  • the first magnetic part integrated into the tub rim is expediently in a longitudinal groove the bottom of the tub rim or embedded in a cavity located there.
  • the first magnetic part is expediently in the connection area between two Layers of the tub arranged.
  • the one layer that is for a user visible inside of the tub and the surface of the tub rim a smooth surface and consists in particular of polyacrylic or a comparable one Material.
  • the second layer arranged on the outside of the tub serves as a preliminary layer all for reinforcing the tub and / or for insulation and contains in appropriate Way polyurethane.
  • This second layer is preferably applied by a spraying process applied the first layer, with the first magnetic part on the underside of the Tub edge has been arranged. After application, especially spraying the second layer, the first magnetic part is completely embedded and an integral part the tub rim and ultimately from external influences, detachment or other protected against adverse effects.
  • part of a tub rim is cut in perspective and partially 2 and a lower part of a door element 4 of a shower partition.
  • the tub rim 2 can be part of a bathtub or a shower tray and by means of the door element 4 of the shower partition, the area above the tub edge 2 or an entry area in the tub released or blocked, if that Door element 4 in the manner shown essentially parallel to the tub edge 2 is aligned.
  • the shower partition is only a single door element and / or also have a plurality of door elements which can be moved relative to one another can, which are preferably pivotable about vertical pivot axes.
  • the surface 6 of the tub rim 2 is free of profile rails or other components, which would make it difficult for a user to enter or enter the tub. Rather, a first magnetic part 8 is provided below the surface 6, which is extends essentially over the entire length of the tub rim 2.
  • the second magnetic part 10 In the area of the lower edge of the door element or door leaf 4 there is a second magnetic part 10 provided.
  • the second magnetic part 10 extends essentially over the entire length of the lower edge of the door leaf 4 and / or the tub edge 2 and is Expediently arranged in a profile rail 12 provided there.
  • the two magnetic parts 8, 10 are different polarizes that magnetic forces which are essentially attractive in the vertical direction are effective are. With two differently polarized permanent magnets small magnet volume, quite large magnetic forces are effective.
  • only one of the two magnetic parts as a permanent magnet be formed while the associated other magnetic part as a magnetic yoke can be formed and in particular consists of ferromagnetic material.
  • the second magnet part 10 can be moved in a particularly expedient manner with respect to the Lower edge of the door element 4 and / or the profile rail 12 provided there.
  • the profile rail 2 contains a down to the tub edge 2 open longitudinal groove in which the second magnetic part 10 in the vertical direction is movably arranged.
  • the longitudinal groove 14 is undercut such that a Web 16 or the like of the second magnetic part 10 wider than the width of the lower one Opening of the longitudinal groove is formed and thus a complete movement of the second magnetic part 10 is prevented from the longitudinal groove 14.
  • the web 16 points however a lower height than the free interior of the longitudinal groove 14.
  • the specified height is the vertical mobility of the second magnet part 10 given with respect to the door element 4. Due to the explained mobility, brought the second magnetic part 10 into contact with the surface 6 of the tub rim 2 be so that a watertight seal is guaranteed.
  • the second magnetic part in the context of the invention can also be used with flexible Plastic coverings or the like arranged on the lower edge of the door element 4 be. In the context of the invention, this can also be done without a lower rail the second magnetic part in the manner of conventional coated magnetic strips with flexible Webs or the like can be arranged directly on the lower edge of the door leaf 4, which is in particular formed as a plate made of silicate glass.
  • a coating 18 can be part of an envelope of the magnetic part 10, as shown in the drawing is shown, the web 16 explained being part of the casing 20.
  • the coating 18 and / or the casing 20 consists of a material with friction-reducing Properties and / or a low coefficient of friction. So be mainly on PTFE or comparable materials and / or comparable Plastics pointed out. The coating causes damage to the surface 6 of the tub rim 2 practically excluded.
  • the first magnetic part 8 is below the surface 6 of the tub rim 2 at the edge thereof Bottom arranged.
  • the tub rim 2 contains just like that entire tub a first layer 22, which the tub inner surface and the surface the tub rim forms and in particular from polyacrylic or a comparable Plastic is made.
  • a second layer 24 is also provided, which at Use of the tub is not visible and is preferably made of polyurethane and serves to reinforce and / or stiffen the tub.
  • the first magnetic part 8 is completely in such a manner by means of the second layer 24 built-up tub rim 2 embedded and thus closed against external influences.
  • the first magnetic part 8 is in the area of the underside of the arranged first layer 22 and subsequently when the second layer 24 is applied, in particular by spraying, in the manner shown in the tub rim embedded and integrated into this. Special fastening measures, lanyards or the like and a reliable and permanent attachment and integration of the first magnetic part 8 is ensured.
  • the first layer 22 contains in a particularly expedient manner on the underside of the Tub edge a recess or longitudinal groove 26 into which the first magnetic part 8th is at least partially used. This is a defined orientation of the first Magnetic part 8 and ultimately the door element 4 with respect to the tub edge in closed state guaranteed.
  • the shower partition is designed such that the Door element 4 raised or lowered in the vertical direction according to double arrow 28 can be, as it is in the aforementioned European patent EP 553 466th A1 is explained without being restricted to this extent. It is essential that in the lowered position of the door element 4 this far towards the surface 6 of the tub rim 2 is moved that the second magnetic part 10 with its underside and in particular with the coating 18 provided there on the surface 6 of the Tub edge 2 abuts. Especially in combination with the one that is also vertically movable Storage or suspension of the second magnetic part 8 on the lower edge of the Door element 4 is thus a reliable seal by direct contact with the second magnetic part 10, preferably via the coating 18, on the Tub rim 2 ensured.

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Abstract

The rim (2) of the bath contains a first permanent magnet (8) which is attracted to a second permanent magnet (10) in the bottom of a preferably swinging wall panel (4) which can be moved over the rim of the bath. A first permanent magnet is located at a set distance beneath the surface (6) of the rim of the bath. Preferably a first permanent magnet is integrated into the rim of the bath by enclosing it between two layers (22,24) forming rim of the bath. The permanent magnet fits into at least one long groove (26) in one layer. A second permanent magnet has a low friction coefficient coating and can be moved vertically with the panel.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Dichtungsanordnung einer Duschabtrennung gemäß den im Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.The invention relates to a sealing arrangement according to a shower partition the features specified in the preamble of claim 1.

Aus der deutschen Patentschrift DE 41 24 809 C1 ist eine derartige Dichtungsanordnung für eine Duschabtrennung mit Wenigstens einem Drehflügel bekannt. Im Bereich der Unterkante des Drehflügels ist eine Magnetdichtung mit zwei Magnetteilen vorgesehen, wobei das eine Magnetteil an der Unterkante des Drehflügels angeordnet ist. Das andere Magnetteil ist an einer auf einem Wannenrand befestigbaren Profilschiene angeordnet, welche ein um eine horizontale Achse schwenkbares zusätzliches Profilteil aufweist. In der geöffneten Stellung des Drehflügels ist das zusätzliche Profilteil mit dem Magnetteil in zweckmäßiger Weise nach unten geschwenkt und in einer Ausnehmung der Profilschiene versenkt angeordnet. Nach dem Schließen des Drehflügels wird aufgrund der wirksamen anziehenden Magnetkräfte das zusätzliche Profilteil um die horizontale Achse nach oben geschwenkt. Diese Dichtungsanordnung erfordert einen nicht zu vernachlässigenden Fertigungs- und Montageaufwand. Durch Verunreinigungen und/oder Fremdkörper kann das erforderliche freie Schwenken des zusätzlichen Profilteils um die horizontale Achse gestört werden, so daß Spritzwasser beim Duschen heraustreten kann. Die Profilschiene und das bei Funktionsstörung ggf. nach oben geschwenkte zusätzliche Profilteil behindert den freien Durchtritt eines Benutzers in oder aus der Duschwanne.Such a sealing arrangement is known from German patent specification DE 41 24 809 C1 known for a shower partition with at least one rotating wing. In the field of A magnetic seal with two magnetic parts is provided at the bottom edge of the rotating wing, wherein the one magnetic part is arranged on the lower edge of the rotary wing. The other Magnetic part is arranged on a profile rail that can be attached to a tub rim, which has an additional profile part pivotable about a horizontal axis. In The open position of the rotary wing is the additional profile part with the magnetic part appropriately pivoted down and in a recess in the profile rail arranged sunk. After closing the sash is due to the effective magnetic attraction, the additional profile part around the horizontal axis pivoted upwards. This sealing arrangement requires one that should not be neglected Manufacturing and assembly effort. Due to contamination and / or foreign bodies can the required free pivoting of the additional profile part around horizontal axis are disturbed so that water splashes out when showering can. The profile rail and the one swiveled upwards in the event of a malfunction additional profile part hinders the free passage of a user in or out of Shower tray.

Aus der europäischen Patentschrift EP 553 466 A1 ist eine Duschabtrennung bekannt, deren schwenkbar gelagerter Türelement bezüglich eines Führungsprofils in vertikaler Richtung verschiebbar angeordnet ist. Eine derartige Duschabtrennung kann mehrere aneinander gelenkte Tür- oder Schwenkflügel aufweisen, welche bei Nichtgebrauch derart zusammenfaltbar sind, daß sie im wesentlichen parallel zueinander stehen. Für den Gebrauch beim Duschen werden die einzelnen Schwenkflügel auseinandergefaltet und über den Rand einer Badewanne geschwenkt, so daß sie im wesentlichen in der gleichen vertikalen Ebene stehen. An den Unterkanten derartiger Duschabtrennungen sind regelmäßig eleastische Dichtungen vorgesehen, vorzugsweise in Form von Lippendichtungen, um einen Spalt zwischen Wannenrand und Unterkante des Schwenkflügels abzudichten. Derartige Dichtungen unterliegen beim Aufschwenken und Ausrichten der einzelnen Schwenkflügel einem recht hohen Verschleiß und es besteht die Gefahr, daß schon nach recht kurzer Gebrauchsdauer die Abdichtung nicht mehr zufriedenstellend ist. Auch ist die Ausrichtung und Fixierung des oder der Schwenkflügel bezüglich des Wannenrandes problematisch, zumal während des Duschens schon durch ein kurzes Berühren oder Anlehnen der Schwenkflügel vom Wannenrand weggeschwenkt wird und damit die Dichtfunktion nicht mehr gewährleistet werden kann.A shower partition is known from the European patent EP 553 466 A1, whose pivotally mounted door element with respect to a guide profile in the vertical Direction is arranged. Such a shower partition can have several have hinged door or swivel wings, which when not in use are foldable in such a way that they are essentially parallel to each other. For the individual swivel wings are unfolded for use in the shower and pivoted over the edge of a bathtub so that they are essentially in the same vertical plane. On the lower edges of such shower enclosures regular elastic seals are provided, preferably in the form of lip seals, around a gap between the tub edge and the lower edge of the swivel wing to seal. Such seals are subject to when swiveling and aligning individual swivel wing quite a high wear and there is a risk that after a rather short period of use, the seal is no longer satisfactory is. Also, the orientation and fixation of the pivot wing or wings with respect to the Tub edge problematic, especially during the shower by a short Touching or leaning the swivel wing away from the tub edge and so that the sealing function can no longer be guaranteed.

Hiervon ausgehend liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Duschabtrennung dahingehend weiterzubilden, daß die aufgezeigten Nachteile vermieden werden und eine funktionssichere Abdichtung mit geringem Bauaufwand sichergestellt ist. Die Dichtungsanordnung soll insbesondere für solche Duschabtrennungen zum Einsatz gelangen, deren Türflügel in vertikaler Richtung bewegbar sind. Mit wenigen Bauteilen und geringem Bauvolumen soll eine funktionsgerechte Abdichtung mit langer Lebensdauer sichergestellt sein.Proceeding from this, the object of the invention is to separate the shower to further develop in such a way that the disadvantages indicated are avoided and a reliable sealing with low construction costs is ensured. The sealing arrangement should be used in particular for such shower enclosures, whose door leaves are movable in the vertical direction. With few components and little Construction volume should be a functional seal with a long service life be assured.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe erfolgt gemäß den im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.This object is achieved in accordance with that specified in claim 1 Characteristics.

Die erfindungsgemäße Duschabtrennung enthält eine integrierte Magnetdichtung und zeichnet sich durch einen funktionsgerechten Aufbau mit wenigen Bauteilen aus und gewährleistet dauerhaft eine sichere Abdichtung des Spaltes zwischen dem Wannenrand und der Unterkante des oder der Türelemente, welche vorzugsweise als Schwenkflügel ausgebildet sind. Auf dem Wannenrand ist keine Profilschiene für das Magnetteil vorgesehen, welches erfindungsgemäß in den Wannenrand integriert ist. Die Oberfläche des Wannenrandes ist frei von zusätzlichen Bauteilen, denn das Magnetteil ist an der Unterseite und/oder teilweise innerhalb des Wannenrandes angeordnet. Das andere Magnetteil ist hingegen an der Unterseite des Türelements, vorzugsweise zumindest in vertikaler Richtung bewegbar angeordnet, um Fertigungstoleranzen problemlos ausgleichen zu können. Wenigstens ein Magnetteil ist als Permanentmagnet ausgebildet, welcher auf das andere Magnetteil magnetische Anzugskräfte ausübt. Zweckmäßig sind beide Magnetteile als Permanentmagnete ausgebildet, welche derart polarisiert sind, daß zwischen beiden magnetische Anzugskräfte wirksam sind. Das am Türelement angeordnete Magnetteil besitzt zumindest an der unteren, dem Wannenrand zugewandten Seite eine Beschichtung oder Ummantelung mit niedrigem Reibungskoeffizienten, wie insbesondere PTFE oder vergleichbare Werkstoffe bzw. Kunststoffe. Durch eine derartige reibungsmindernde Beschichtung werden Beschädigungen der Oberfläche des Wannenrandes bei Relativbewegungen zwischen Türelement und Wannenrand weitestgehend vermieden.The shower partition according to the invention contains an integrated magnetic seal and is characterized by a functional design with few components and permanently ensures a secure seal of the gap between the tub edge and the lower edge of the door element or elements, which preferably as a pivoting wing are trained. There is no profile rail for the magnetic part on the tub edge, which is integrated into the tub rim according to the invention. The surface the tub rim is free of additional components, because the magnetic part is on the Bottom and / or partially arranged within the tub rim. The other Magnetic part, however, is on the underside of the door element, preferably at least in arranged vertically movable to easily compensate for manufacturing tolerances to be able to. At least one magnetic part is designed as a permanent magnet, which exerts magnetic attraction forces on the other magnetic part. Are expedient Both magnetic parts are designed as permanent magnets, which are polarized such that between magnetic attraction forces are effective. The one arranged on the door element Magnetic part has at least on the lower side facing the tub rim a coating or coating with a low coefficient of friction, such as in particular PTFE or comparable materials or plastics. By such friction-reducing coating will damage the surface of the tub rim as far as possible with relative movements between the door element and the tub rim avoided.

Das erste in den Wannenrand integrierte Magnetteil ist zweckmäßig in eine Längsnut an der Unterseite des Wannenrandes oder in einen dort befindlichen Hohlraum gebettet. In zweckmäßiger Weise ist das erste Magnetteil im Verbindungsbereich zwischen zwei Schichten der Wanne angeordnet. Die eine Schicht, welche die für einen Benutzer sichtbare Innenseite der Wanne sowie die Oberfläche des Wannenrandes bildet, besitzt eine glatte Oberfläche und besteht insbesondere aus Polyacryl oder für einen vergleichbaren Werkstoff. Die zweite an der Außenseite der Wanne angeordnete Schicht dient vor allem zur Verstärkung der Wanne und/oder zur Isolierung und enthält in zweckmäßiger Weise Polyurethan. Diese zweite Schicht ist vorzugsweise durch ein Spritzverfahren auf die erste Schicht aufgebracht, wobei zuvor das erste Magnetteil an der Unterseite des Wannenrandes angeordnet worden ist. Nach dem Anbringen, insbesondere Aufspritzen der zweiten Schicht, ist das erste Magnetteil völlig eingebettet und integraler Bestandteil des Wannenrandes und letztendlich vor äußeren Einwirkungen, einem Ablösen oder sonstigen nachteiligen Einwirkungen geschützt.The first magnetic part integrated into the tub rim is expediently in a longitudinal groove the bottom of the tub rim or embedded in a cavity located there. In The first magnetic part is expediently in the connection area between two Layers of the tub arranged. The one layer that is for a user visible inside of the tub and the surface of the tub rim a smooth surface and consists in particular of polyacrylic or a comparable one Material. The second layer arranged on the outside of the tub serves as a preliminary layer all for reinforcing the tub and / or for insulation and contains in appropriate Way polyurethane. This second layer is preferably applied by a spraying process applied the first layer, with the first magnetic part on the underside of the Tub edge has been arranged. After application, especially spraying the second layer, the first magnetic part is completely embedded and an integral part the tub rim and ultimately from external influences, detachment or other protected against adverse effects.

Weiterbildungen und besondere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen sowie der weiteren Beschreibung eines besonderen Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. Further developments and special refinements of the invention are in the subclaims and the further description of a particular embodiment explained in more detail.

In der Zeichnung sind perspektivisch und teilweise geschnitten ein Teil eines Wannenrandes 2 sowie ein unterer Teil eines Türelements 4 einer Duschabtrennung dargestellt. Der Wannenrand 2 kann Bestandteil einer Badewanne oder einer Duschwanne sein und mittels des Türelements 4 der Duschabtrennung wird der Bereich über dem Wannenrand 2 bzw. ein Einstiegsbereich in die Wanne freigegeben oder abgesperrt, sofern das Türelement 4 in der dargestellten Weise im wesentlichen parallel zum Wannenrand 2 ausgerichtet ist. Es sei festgehalten, daß die Duschabtrennung nur ein einziges Türelement und/oder auch mehrere gegeneinander bewegbare Türelemente aufweisen kann, welche vorzugsweise um vertikale Schwenkachsen schwenkbar sind. Die Oberfläche 6 des Wannenrandes 2 ist frei von Profilschienen oder sonstigen Bauelementen, welche einem Benutzer den Durchtritt oder Einstieg in die Wanne erschweren würden. Vielmehr ist unterhalb der Oberfläche 6 ein erstes Magnetteil 8 vorgesehen, welches sich im wesentlichen über die gesamte Länge des Wannenrandes 2 erstreckt.In the drawing, part of a tub rim is cut in perspective and partially 2 and a lower part of a door element 4 of a shower partition. The tub rim 2 can be part of a bathtub or a shower tray and by means of the door element 4 of the shower partition, the area above the tub edge 2 or an entry area in the tub released or blocked, if that Door element 4 in the manner shown essentially parallel to the tub edge 2 is aligned. It should be noted that the shower partition is only a single door element and / or also have a plurality of door elements which can be moved relative to one another can, which are preferably pivotable about vertical pivot axes. The surface 6 of the tub rim 2 is free of profile rails or other components, which would make it difficult for a user to enter or enter the tub. Rather, a first magnetic part 8 is provided below the surface 6, which is extends essentially over the entire length of the tub rim 2.

Im Bereich der Unterkante des Türelements oder Türflügels 4 ist ein zweites Magnetteil 10 vorgesehen. Das zweite Magnetteil 10 erstreckt sich im wesentlichen über die gesamte Länge der Unterkante des Türflügels 4 und/oder des Wannenrandes 2 und ist zweckmäßig in einer dort vorgesehenen Profilschiene 12 angeordnet. Wie mit den Symbolen N und S dargestellt, sind die beiden Magnetteile 8, 10 unterschiedlich derart polarisisert, daß im wesentlichen in vertikaler Richtung anziehende Magnetkräfte wirksam sind. Mit zwei derart unterschiedlich polarisierten Permanentmagneten werden mit geringem Magnetvolumen recht große Magnetkräfte wirksam. Darüber hinaus kann im Rahmen der Erfindung auch nur eines der beiden Magnetteile als Permanentmagnet ausgebildet sein, während das zugeordnete andere Magnetteil als magnetischer Rückschluß ausgebildet sein kann und insbesondere aus ferromagnetischem Material besteht. Wesentlich ist, daß die miteinander korrespondierenden Magnetteile 8, 10 derart einerseits im Wannenrand 2 und andererseits im Türelement 4 angeordnet sind, daß das Türelement 4 in die definierte Schließposition gebracht und aufgrund der wirksamen Magnetkräfte in dieser definiert festgestellt wird. Vor allem bei Ausbildung als schenkbare und/oder faltbare Türflügel wird mittels den beiden Magnetteilen eine Arretierung und Ausrichtung des Türelements 4 bezüglich des Wannenrandes 2, und zwar insbesondere parallel, sichergestellt.In the area of the lower edge of the door element or door leaf 4 there is a second magnetic part 10 provided. The second magnetic part 10 extends essentially over the entire length of the lower edge of the door leaf 4 and / or the tub edge 2 and is Expediently arranged in a profile rail 12 provided there. As with the Symbols N and S shown, the two magnetic parts 8, 10 are different polarizes that magnetic forces which are essentially attractive in the vertical direction are effective are. With two differently polarized permanent magnets small magnet volume, quite large magnetic forces are effective. In addition, in Within the scope of the invention, only one of the two magnetic parts as a permanent magnet be formed while the associated other magnetic part as a magnetic yoke can be formed and in particular consists of ferromagnetic material. It is essential that the mutually corresponding magnetic parts 8, 10 on the one hand are arranged in the tub rim 2 and on the other hand in the door element 4 that the Door element 4 brought into the defined closed position and due to the effective Magnetic forces defined in this is determined. Especially when training as a gift and / or foldable door leaf is locked by means of the two magnetic parts and alignment of the door element 4 with respect to the tub rim 2, in particular parallel, ensured.

Das zweite Magnetteil 10 ist in besonders zweckmäßiger Weise bewegbar bezüglich der Unterkante des Türelements 4 und/oder der dort vorgesehenen Profilschiene 12 angeordnet. Gemäß Zeichnung enthält die Profilschiene 2 eine nach unten zum Wannenrand 2 offene Längsnut, in welcher das zweite Magnetteil 10 in vertikaler Richtung bewegbar angeordnet ist. Die Längsnut 14 ist hinterschnitten derart ausgebildet, daß ein Steg 16 oder dergleichen des zweiten Magnetteils 10 breiter als die Breite der unteren Öffnung der Längsnut ausgebildet ist und somit ein vollständiges Herausbewegen des zweiten Magnetteils 10 aus der Längsnut 14 unterbunden ist. Der Steg 16 weist jedoch eine geringere Höhe auf als der freie Innenraum der Längsnut 14 auf. Entsprechend der Vorgabe der genannten Höhe ist die vertikale Bewegbarkeit des zweiten Magnetteils 10 bezüglich des Türelements 4 vorgegeben. Aufgrund der erläuterten Bewegbarkeit, kann das zweite Magnetteil 10 zur Anlage an der Oberfläche 6 des Wannenrandes 2 gebracht werden, so daß eine wasserdichte Abdichtung gewährleistet ist.The second magnet part 10 can be moved in a particularly expedient manner with respect to the Lower edge of the door element 4 and / or the profile rail 12 provided there. According to the drawing, the profile rail 2 contains a down to the tub edge 2 open longitudinal groove in which the second magnetic part 10 in the vertical direction is movably arranged. The longitudinal groove 14 is undercut such that a Web 16 or the like of the second magnetic part 10 wider than the width of the lower one Opening of the longitudinal groove is formed and thus a complete movement of the second magnetic part 10 is prevented from the longitudinal groove 14. The web 16 points however a lower height than the free interior of the longitudinal groove 14. According to the The specified height is the vertical mobility of the second magnet part 10 given with respect to the door element 4. Due to the explained mobility, brought the second magnetic part 10 into contact with the surface 6 of the tub rim 2 be so that a watertight seal is guaranteed.

Alternativ kann das zweite Magnetteil im Rahmen der Erfindung auch mit flexiblen Kunststoffumhüllungen oder dergleichen an der Unterkante des Türelements 4 angeordnet sein. So kann im Rahmen der Erfindung auch ohne eine untere Profilschiene das zweite Magnetteil nach Art herkömmlicher ummantelter Magnetleisten mit flexiblen Stegen oder ähnlichem unmittelbar an der Unterkante des Türflügels 4 angeordnet sein, welcher insbesondere als eine Platte aus Silikatglas gebildet ist.Alternatively, the second magnetic part in the context of the invention can also be used with flexible Plastic coverings or the like arranged on the lower edge of the door element 4 be. In the context of the invention, this can also be done without a lower rail the second magnetic part in the manner of conventional coated magnetic strips with flexible Webs or the like can be arranged directly on the lower edge of the door leaf 4, which is in particular formed as a plate made of silicate glass.

Unabhängig von der jeweiligen Aufhängung und Lagerung des zweiten Magnetteils 10 besitzt dieses zumindest an der Unterseite, welche sich im geschlossenen Zustand des Türelements 4 über dem Wannenrand 2 befindet, eine Beschichtung 18. Die Beschichtung 18 kann Bestandteil einer Umhüllung des Magnetteils 10 sein, wie es in der Zeichnung dargestellt ist, wobei der erläuterte Steg 16 Bestandteil der Ummantelung 20 ist. Die Beschichtung 18 und/oder die Ummantelung 20 besteht aus einem Material mit reibungsmindernden Eigenschaften und/oder einem niedrigen Reibungskoeffizienten. So seien vor allem auf PTFE oder vergleichbare Werkstoffe und/oder vergleichbaren Kunststoffe hingewiesen. Mittels der Beschichtung werden Bechädigungen der Oberfläche 6 des Wannenrandes 2 praktisch ausgeschlossen.Regardless of the particular suspension and mounting of the second magnetic part 10 has this at least on the underside, which is in the closed state of the Door element 4 is located above the tub rim 2, a coating 18. The coating 18 can be part of an envelope of the magnetic part 10, as shown in the drawing is shown, the web 16 explained being part of the casing 20. The coating 18 and / or the casing 20 consists of a material with friction-reducing Properties and / or a low coefficient of friction. So be mainly on PTFE or comparable materials and / or comparable Plastics pointed out. The coating causes damage to the surface 6 of the tub rim 2 practically excluded.

Das erste Magnetteil 8 ist unterhalb der Oberfläche 6 des Wannenrandes 2 an dessen Unterseite angeordnet. Wie ersichtlich, enthält der Wannenrand 2 ebenso wie die gesamte Wanne eine erste Schicht 22, welche die Wanneninnenfläche sowie die Oberfläche des Wannenrandes bildet und insbesondere aus Polyacryl oder einem vergleichbaren Kunststoff besteht. Es ist weiterhin eine zweite Schicht 24 vorgesehen, welche bei Gebrauch der Wanne nicht zu sehen ist und vorzugsweise aus Polyurethan besteht und zur Verstärkung und/oder Aussteifung der Wanne dient. In besonders zweckmäßiger Weise ist das erste Magnetteil 8 mittels der zweiten Schicht 24 völlig in den derart aufgebauten Wannenrand 2 eingebettet und gegen äußere Einwirkungen folglich abgeschlossen. Bei der Fertigung wird das erste Magnetteil 8 im Bereich der Unterseite der ersten Schicht 22 angeordnet und nachfolgend beim Aufbringen der zweiten Schicht 24, insbesondere durch ein Spritzverfahren, in der dargestellten Weise in den Wannenrand eingebettet und in diesen integriert. Besondere Befestigungsmaßnahmen, Verbindungsmittel oder ähnliches entfallen und eine funktionssichere und dauerhafte Befestigung und Integration des esten Magnetteils 8 ist gewährleistet.The first magnetic part 8 is below the surface 6 of the tub rim 2 at the edge thereof Bottom arranged. As can be seen, the tub rim 2 contains just like that entire tub a first layer 22, which the tub inner surface and the surface the tub rim forms and in particular from polyacrylic or a comparable Plastic is made. A second layer 24 is also provided, which at Use of the tub is not visible and is preferably made of polyurethane and serves to reinforce and / or stiffen the tub. In a particularly useful way The first magnetic part 8 is completely in such a manner by means of the second layer 24 built-up tub rim 2 embedded and thus closed against external influences. During production, the first magnetic part 8 is in the area of the underside of the arranged first layer 22 and subsequently when the second layer 24 is applied, in particular by spraying, in the manner shown in the tub rim embedded and integrated into this. Special fastening measures, lanyards or the like and a reliable and permanent attachment and integration of the first magnetic part 8 is ensured.

Die erste Schicht 22 enthält in besonderes zweckmäßiger Weise an der Unterseite des Wannenrandes eine Ausnehmung oder Längsnut 26, in welche das erste Magnetteil 8 zumindest teilweise eingesetzt ist. Damit ist eine definierte Ausrichtung des ersten Magnetteils 8 und letztendlich des Türelements 4 bezüglich des Wannenrandes im geschlossenen Zustand gewährleistet.The first layer 22 contains in a particularly expedient manner on the underside of the Tub edge a recess or longitudinal groove 26 into which the first magnetic part 8th is at least partially used. This is a defined orientation of the first Magnetic part 8 and ultimately the door element 4 with respect to the tub edge in closed state guaranteed.

In einer besonderen Ausgestaltung ist die Duschabtrennung derart ausgebildet, daß das Türelement 4 in vertikaler Richtung gemäß Doppelpfeil 28 angehoben oder abgesenkt werden kann, wie es in der eingangs erwähnten europäischen Patentschrift EP 553 466 A1 erläutert ist, ohne daß insoweit eine Einschränkung erfolgt. Wesentlich ist, daß in der abgesenkten Position des Türelements 4 dieses soweit in Richtung auf die Oberfläche 6 des Wannenrandes 2 zubewegt ist, daß das zweite Magnetteil 10 mit seiner Unterseite und insbesondere mit der dort vorgesehenen Beschichtung 18 an der Oberfläche 6 des Wannenrandes 2 anliegt. Insbesondere in Kombination mit der gleichfalls vertikal bewegbaren Lagerung oder Aufhängung des zweiten Magnetteils 8 an der Unterkante des Türelements 4 wird somit eine funktionssichere Abdichtung durch direkte Anlage des zweiten Magnetteils 10, und zwar vorzugsweise über die Beschichtung 18, an dem Wannenrand 2 sichergestellt. In a special embodiment, the shower partition is designed such that the Door element 4 raised or lowered in the vertical direction according to double arrow 28 can be, as it is in the aforementioned European patent EP 553 466th A1 is explained without being restricted to this extent. It is essential that in the lowered position of the door element 4 this far towards the surface 6 of the tub rim 2 is moved that the second magnetic part 10 with its underside and in particular with the coating 18 provided there on the surface 6 of the Tub edge 2 abuts. Especially in combination with the one that is also vertically movable Storage or suspension of the second magnetic part 8 on the lower edge of the Door element 4 is thus a reliable seal by direct contact with the second magnetic part 10, preferably via the coating 18, on the Tub rim 2 ensured.

BezugszeichenReference numerals

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WannenrandTub rim
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Türelement / TürflügelDoor element / door leaf
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Oberflächesurface
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erstes Magnetteilfirst magnetic part
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zweites Magnetteilsecond magnetic part
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ProfilschieneProfile rail
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Längsnut in 12Longitudinal groove in 12
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Steg von 10Bridge of 10
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BeschichtungCoating
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UmmantelungSheathing
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Duschabtrennung mit wenigstens einem, insbesondere schwenkbaren Türelement (4), welches über einen Wannenrand (2) bewegbar ist, wobei ein dem Wannenrand (2) zugeordnetes erstes Magnetteil (8) und ein im Bereich der Unterkante des Türelements (4) angeordnetes zweites Magnetteil (10) vorgesehen sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das erste Magnetteil (8) an der Unterseite des Wannenrandes (2) in einem vorgebbaren Abstand unterhalb der Oberfläche (6) des Wannenrandes (2) angeordnet ist.Shower partition with at least one, in particular pivotable door element (4), which is movable over a tub rim (2), one of the tub rim (2) assigned first magnetic part (8) and one in the area of the lower edge of the door element (4) arranged second magnetic part (10) are provided, characterized in that the first magnetic part (8) on the underside of the tub rim (2) at a predeterminable distance below the surface (6) of the tub rim (2) is arranged. Duschabtrennung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das erste Magnetteil (8) in den Wannenrand (2) integriert ist.Shower partition according to claim 1, characterized in that the first Magnetic part (8) is integrated in the tub rim (2). Duschabtrennung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das erste Magnetteil (8) an oder zumindest teilweise an der Unterseite des Wannenrandes (2) in einer ersten Schicht (22) angeordnet ist, welche Bestandteil der Wanne ist und von einer zweiten Schicht (24) eingeschlossen ist, welche vorzugsweise gleichfalls einen Bestandteil der Wanne bildet.Shower partition according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first magnetic part (8) on or at least partially on the underside of the tub rim (2) is arranged in a first layer (22) which is part of the tub and of a second layer (24) is included, which preferably also has one Forms part of the tub. Duschabtrennung nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die erste Schicht eine Längsnut (26) aufweist, in welcher das erste Magnetteil (8) zumindest teilweise angeordnet ist und/oder daß die zweite Schicht (24) eine korrespondierende Ausnehmung oder Längsnut zur zumindest teilweisen Aufnahme des ersten Magnetteils (8) aufweist.Shower partition according to claim 3, characterized in that the first Layer has a longitudinal groove (26) in which the first magnetic part (8) at least is partially arranged and / or that the second layer (24) is a corresponding one Recess or longitudinal groove for at least partially receiving the first magnetic part (8). Duschabtrennung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das zweite Magnetteil (10) an seiner Unterseite, welche sich im geschlossenen Zustand des Türelements (4) oberhalb des Wannenrands (2) befindet, eine Beschichtung (18) zur Reibungsminderung und/oder mit niedrigem Reibungskoeffizienten aufweist. Shower partition according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the second magnetic part (10) on its underside, which is in the closed Condition of the door element (4) above the tub edge (2) is a coating (18) for reducing friction and / or having a low coefficient of friction. Duschabtrennung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das zweite Magnetteil (10) am Türelement (4) vorzugsweise in vertikaler Richtung bewegbar angeordnet ist.Shower partition according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the second magnetic part (10) on the door element (4) preferably in the vertical direction is movably arranged. Duschabtrennung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Türelement (4) insgesamt bezüglich des Wannenrandes (2) in vertikaler Richtung bewegbar ist und derart nach unten absenkbar ist, daß das zweite Magnetteil (8) vorzugsweise über die Beschichtung (18), an der Oberfläche (6) des Wannenrandes (2) anliegt.Shower partition according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the door element (4) in total with respect to the tub rim (2) in the vertical direction is movable and can be lowered in such a way that the second magnetic part (8) preferably over the coating (18) on the surface (6) of the tub rim (2) is present.
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