EP0945098B1 - Pivotable shower partition - Google Patents

Abstract

The partition (10) is constructed from at least one wall panel (12), at least one door section (14) and a support frame (16, 22, 24, 32, 36). At least part of one wall panel is mounted in the frame so that it can be rotated about a horizontal axis which preferably extends parallel to the plane of the wall or a section thereof. Preferably the top or bottom end of the glass or plastic panel is held in a profile (28) which can rotate about the horizontal axis, or pivoting brackets are attached to the sides of the panel. The support frame comprises corner profiles (14), wall mounting brackets (22), posts (24, 26), door mounting profiles (32) and bow frames (36).

Description

The invention relates to a shower partition with at least one partition, at least a door section and a support structure according to claim 1.

Various types of shower screens are known, which are usually in a corner area of a room in a building. Sometimes shower cubicles are also in the room mounted on walls so that there are two partitions next to a door section. Such shower partitions often have partitions and door sections from one transparent material.

Especially in the corner and edge areas of shower partitions that are permanently installed, There are often hygienic problems, with cracks and also otherwise difficult accessible areas between the partitions and those holding the partitions Support structure cause special problems. Hardly any reliable and hygienic cleaning can be accomplished. They usually need very harsh detergents serve to meet the civilized hygiene standards.

Special problems arise when there is someone else in the neighborhood Partition further installations in a bathroom or a wet room available are. For example, a bathtub can be arranged in the immediate vicinity which is usually higher than a shower base or the base of a shower base. There are hygienic problems on both sides of a fixed partition, the side of the shower partition facing the bathtub being even more difficult is accessible.

Another problem arises when a shower partition is ventilated to eliminate the damp microclimate of a shower. This requirement can arise both when showering and after showering. From EP 0 771 543 A1 a shower partition is known, which has two pivoting door sections is provided and has a partition which is pivotable about a vertical axis. This type of shower enclosure is common to several of the above Problems already helpful, but brings with it the problem of an increased risk of accidents since it is easily possible for a person to walk into the opened partition, which is often made of glass and especially in the diffuse light of a wet room and at less attention is difficult to see. It is also in this type of movable shower partition not possible to open the partition to while the shower to ensure ventilation of the shower cabin without the Freedom of movement of the showering person is severely restricted and without Splash water can escape from the shower cubicle Ventilation is required to open the hardly visible shower door, which results in another reason for the accident.

DE-A-197 07 128 relates to a carrier system consisting of at least one Carrier rod or a carrier profile, designed to arrange a splash guard. The horizontally swiveling carrier system can be used with various transfer aids equipped and equipped with a full splash guard.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a shower enclosure that with a fixing device advanced hygiene and ventilation requirements equivalent.

This task is accomplished by means of a shower partition with the protection claim 1 Features listed solved. Appropriate embodiments of the Shower partition according to the invention are defined by the subclaims.

The advantages to be achieved according to the present invention are based on the fact that at least part of the partition wall can be pivoted about a horizontal axis on the support structure is held, preferably this axis at least substantially parallel to the plane of the Partition or the partition part is.

Since according to the invention the partition is pivotable about a horizontal axis, let the otherwise difficult to access areas on the shower partition are easy to clean and the shower partition can be opened so that ventilation of the shower is also possible Shower partition would be possible. In the event, the shower partition is according to the present invention particularly expedient by this in a modified form, i.e. for example with a lid for shower separation, use as a steam bath place.

The partition or the pivotable part of the partition, which preferably consists of Glass or artificial glass, plastic or the like, but also an opaque one Material can be in a profile with an upper or lower end portion Swivel function to be held around the horizontal axis. This can be ventilation also be given if the partition or the partition part by a lower one End section arranged corresponding profile is pivotable. Is particularly preferred however, a partition or a part of the partition that is pivotable about a horizontal axis is held by a profile on the upper end portion of the partition or the partition part is guaranteed. This latter type of arrangement is particularly the lower part of the partition easily accessible for cleaning purposes. Also allows there is also the pivoting partition, maintenance and cleaning access for the drain the shower and an adjacent bath in this area, so that a otherwise visible and unsightly mounting flap or access panel in an in Control state invisible area can be shifted. This area can be here turn out to be comparatively simple, since it is usually not visible, so the cost bathroom equipment and plumbing can be reduced.

Furthermore, there is an advantageous embodiment when the partition or Partition part on its vertical side areas via swivel devices around the horizontal axis is pivotally held. There is a partition on each side area or the partition part provided a pivoting device. For the assembly of the Swivel device, the partition can have a cutout. However it is possible to provide one or two holes through which the partition or partition section with the associated hinge or fitting via screws, jaw-like Mounts or the like can be connected. The partition can or the partition part can of course also be held in a profile, which at an end portion attacks, the pivoting devices even in such an assembly situation can be assigned to the side areas.

For stabilization, the partition or the partition part can at least in one partially bordered frame. The one assigned to the profile can be used Frame component be designed so that it to a profile section of the support structure fits in such a way that the pivoting function about the horizontal axis is thereby carried out can.

To help stabilize the overall construction, it is advantageous if the Partition or the partition part on the support structure on two vertical posts is held. The vertical posts can be placed on the side of the bathroom wall or wet room and on the other side, for example on a corner profile, the support structure be attached. Sloping walls can also be leveled and this results in the Possibility of arranging sealing devices, for example sealing lips or the like.

For further stabilization, the vertical posts can preferably be at least at the top also have a horizontal strut at the lower end. Both the vertical posts as well as at least the lower horizontal strut with magnetic profiles or Magnetic strips can be equipped in order with appropriate magnetic profiles or Magnetic sections on the partition or the partition part, at least predominantly waterproof connection. Instead of the magnetic profiles you can of course also Rubber sealing lips or the like are arranged accordingly at least partially all around his.

To further stabilize the overall arrangement, it is advantageous if between the Support structure and a building section or a vertical post a lateral support extends. This can advantageously be used as a towel holder, shelf or the like be trained.

It is also possible to provide a further partition by advantageously using corner profiles to arrange or put together a shower partition that is independent of one Building or a wall of a bathroom stands separately in the room.

Advantageously, a fixing device can be provided to the partition or Partition in a desired position, for example at least one pivoted Position and a closed position to keep reversible. The fixing device can enable different positions of the partition or the part of the partition, the position for cleaning purposes can be different than the position for the Venting the partition.

A partition arrangement is particularly advantageous in which an upper section of the Partition is held immobile while the lower portion of the partition is over a profile is held on the support structure so that the lower, for example, the first Area opposite the, for example, upper, second area around the horizontal axis is pivotable. The swiveling lower area can also go so far down be shifted so that only a small part is pivotable, approximately in height the top of an adjacent bathtub closes to just the bottom Release area if this is required for maintenance or assembly purposes, for example, in the event that there is a drain in the bath or shower enclosure is clogged and must be dismantled for cleaning purposes.

The above-mentioned profile, the pivotability of the partition or the partition section can accomplish, may have a first region, the partition holds, and a second area associated with the support structure. The first area is pivotable relative to the second area. Seen in cross section, the first area have a bow-like extension, which in a particularly safe Embodiment comprises an abutment device. The bow-like extension engages a counter profile at the second area, the bow-like extension in the counter profile is mobile. The abutment device can interlock with the counter profile kick so that the movable partition does not accidentally move out of the movable Profile can be excavated.

The partition or the partition part is at the lower and / or upper end over the vertical extension of the door section extends, preferably in the case of Movable part of the partition with the immobile in the vertical direction overlaps. While the shower partition door according to the invention one Free space at the lower and / or upper end is required to provide the necessary freedom of movement to result, this should not be provided for the partition or the partition part be to avoid any unnecessary leaks in the shower partition straight at heavy accessible places, because otherwise moist breeding grounds for bacteria, fungi and the like could be inadvertently provided.

Advantageously, the partition movable about the horizontal axis or Corresponding partition part from the inside and outside, for example via a lever or the like, pivotable with a deflection mechanism or the like.

In order to ensure the tightness of the partition or part of the partition, should the movable part with at least on the lower half of the entire partition Be provided sealing arrangement, for example a sealing profile in the form of rubber lips or the like, or with magnetic profiles that seal in the system and / or like.

Fig. 1

eine erste Ausführungsform in einer perspektivischen Draufsicht ist;

Fig. 2

eine zweite Ausführungsform in einer perspektivischen Draufsicht gemäß Fig. 1 wiedergibt, wobei wie bei Fig. 1 eine angrenzende Badewanne mit eingezeichnet ist;

Fig. 3

eine Duschabtrennung gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform zeigt, die keine angrenzende Badewanne umfaßt;

Fig. 4

eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung einer zusätzlichen Ausführungsform mit Merkmalen gemäß der Erfindung ist; und

Fig. 5

ein Profil zum Verschwenken einer Trennwand bzw. eines Trennwandteils in einer Schnittdarstellung zeigt.

The present invention is described in more detail below on the basis of preferred embodiments with reference to the attached figures. Further features, advantages and objectives of the present invention are disclosed in connection with the figures, in which:

Fig. 1

a first embodiment is in a perspective top view;

Fig. 2

1 shows a second embodiment in a perspective top view according to FIG. 1, an adjacent bathtub being drawn in as in FIG. 1;

Fig. 3

shows a shower enclosure according to another embodiment, which does not include an adjacent bath;

Fig. 4

another perspective view of an additional embodiment with features according to the invention; and

Fig. 5

shows a profile for pivoting a partition or a partition part in a sectional view.

In the figures, the same or at least functionally identical parts are each with the same reference numerals, so that there is a multiple description of Components with the same reference numbers are unnecessary.

In Fig. 1 is a shower partition or shower cabin 10 with features according to the invention played. The shower cubicle 10 has a partition 12 to which a Corner profile 16 is adjacent to a door section 14. A wall section borders on the door section 14 18, which overlaps an area 14a of the door section 14 with the latter. The door section 14 is at its upper and lower ends about a vertical axis pivotable hinge device 20a, 20b held. Adjacent wall areas 90, 92 adjoins the support structure of the shower cabin 10 via wall mounting profiles 22, 24. The Support structure rests on the bottom of a shower base 80, one attached to it Bathtub 70 connects with the associated base.

A stop profile 32 is assigned to the door section 14. The wall mounting profile 24 lies a stop profile 26 associated with the corner profile 16. At the top of the Partition 12, a hinge profile or swivel profile 28 is provided, in which the Partition 12 is pivotally held.

The upper pivotable profile 28 is located at the lower end of the support structure a stop profile 34, which have, for example, a sealing lip or a magnetic strip can, in order to develop a sufficient sealing effect with the partition wall 12. Corresponding sealing devices can also include the profiles 26, 24.

In this embodiment according to FIG. 1, the partition has a total of one by the profile 28 predetermined horizontal axis is pivotable, a frame that is circumferentially formed. This frame 30 can also be equipped with sealing devices, for example, a magnetic strip.

A bracket 36, which comprises a rod, runs from one profile 24 to the other profile 26, which can be rotatably held in the side fastenings on the profiles 24, 26. about a rod 38 in principle of any shape can be pivoted by pivoting the rod of the bracket 36 the partition 12 are kept in an open state. Of course it can Rod 38 is pivotally or rotatably held on the otherwise rigid rod of the bracket 36 his. The bracket 36 can also serve as a towel holder.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 2, the partition 12 is different from the embodiment 1 is not enclosed by a frame. Instead they are at the top End of the partition 12 pivot devices 29a, 29b provided, which here as hinge devices are trained. The partition wall elements of the hinges 29a, 29b can be used in cutouts or holes in the partition 12 and the edges of the Grasp cutouts like pliers. The profiles 24, 26 are designed accordingly, so that only stop sections below the hinges 29a, 29b on the profiles 24, 26 are provided, while above the hinges 29a, 29b either none or at the On the inside, corresponding to the partition 12, stop sections are provided.

An additional bracket 37, which is particularly suitable as a towel holder, can Embodiment 10a according to FIG. 2 also for stabilizing the shower partition 10a contribute.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 3, the shower partition or shower cabin 10b a partition divided into two parts 12, 12b. The upper, immovable part 12b of the Shower partition 10b is held in a circumferential frame, the upper section has a border profile 31. The swivel profile, which in Fig. 1 with the reference numeral 28 is marked, is in the embodiment 10b to the lower end of the fixed Part 12b of the partition crazy, also at the upper end of the profile 28 Edging profile should be provided, which is designed in accordance with the edging profile 31 is. This is where the swivel function around the horizontal axis borders Profile, as has already been used in accordance with embodiment 10 according to FIG. 1 and is explained below by way of example with reference to FIG. 5.

The lower, pivotable partition wall part 12 has a frame 30 which in the here illustrated pivoted state, the view of a shower tray 85 by the base 80 is surrounded, releases. The lower horizontal strut 40, like the strut 34, can For example, be provided with a magnetic bar to a in the closed state magnetic counter sealing strip in profile 30. As a sealing device, for example the partition 12 of FIG. 2 at the lower end 12a a sealing lip or the like have a pliers-like profile from below onto the partition 12 can be put on clampingly. In the embodiment of a shower cabin 10c according to 4 are also for the lower movable partition part 12, as in the embodiment 2 pivot hinges 29a, 29b are provided. Here too, as in the embodiment 2, can at the lower end portion 12c of the movable partition part 12 a sealing lip or the like may be provided.

A wall bracket 37 supports the support structure of the shower cabin 10c at, which can open into the corner profile 16.

In the embodiments according to FIGS. 3 and 4 it should be noted that here, of course the upper, fixed partition wall parts 12b are also designed to be pivotable separately can be. These can be designed to be pivotable about a horizontal axis be designed as well as pivotable about a vertical axis (see in this context EP 0 771 543 A1, the full content of which is disclosed in the present Revelation is included).

5 shows a profile that has a pivoting function for the partition section 12 can accomplish. This profile 28 comprises a first assigned to the partition Area 52, the pivotable on a second area associated with the support structure 50 is scheduled. The pivotable area 52 has two legs 54, the upper Grasp the end of the partition 12 like pliers and thus hold it on the profile 28. A any additional glue further ensures stability and tightness. The swiveling Area 52 has a bow-like extension 56, which with a counter profile 58 of the fixed second region 50 is engaged. An abutment section 60 on the bow-like profile 56 holds the pivotable profile in engagement with the fixed second Area 50 of profile 28.

In all embodiments, it is preferred if the partition 12 or the partition part 12 can be pivoted into the cabin interior. Here is the swivel axis or is the pivot mechanism in particular at the upper end or end section of the partition or the partition part provided.

Claims (9)

1. Shower cubicle (10, 10a, 10b, 10c) with the following characterising features:

   a) at least one partition wall (12),

   b) at least one door section (14) and

   c) a supporting structure (16, 22, 24, 32, 36, 37),

   d) at least one part of the partition wall (12) is held on the supporting structure so as to be able to swivel around a horizontal axis, whereby this axis is essentially parallel to the plane of the partition wall (12) or partition wall portion,

   characterized in that a fixing device (36, 38) is provided in order to hold the partition wall or part of the partition wall reversibly in a desired position, for example at least in one swivelled position and in one closed position.
2. Shower cubicle according to Claim 1, characterized in that the partition wall (12) or partition wall portion, preferably made of glass, artificial glass or the like, is held at an upper or lower end section in a profile (28) with a pivoting function around the horizontal axis, whereby preferably the partition wall or partition wall portion is swivellable towards the interior region of the shower cubicle, whereby preferably the pivoting axis is provided at an upper region of the partition wall or partition wall portion.
3. Shower cubicle according to one of the Claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the partition wall (12) or partition wall portion is held at its vertical lateral region so as to be able to swivel around the horizontal axis via pivoting devices (29a, 29b), whereby preferably the partition wall or partition wall portion is swivellable towards the interior region of the shower cubicle, whereby preferably the axis of pivoting is provided at an upper region of the partition wall or partition wall section.
4. Shower cubicle according to one of the Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the partition wall (12) or part of the partition wall is held onto the supporting structure at two vertical pillars (26, 24), whereby preferably a bracing member (31, 40, 34) extends horizontally preferably between the vertical pillars (24, 26) at least at the upper end and preferably also at the lower end, which stands on a shower tray (85) or on some other substrate (80).
5. Shower cubicle according to Claim 4, characterized in that the bracing member (29, 31) is at the upper end part of the profile (29) with a swivelling function.
6. Shower cubicle according to one of the Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the supporting structure has at least one lateral support (36, 37) that extends between one section of the building (90, 92) and one vertical pillar (26) or one corner profile (16) and is constructed in particular as a towel-holder, shelf or the like.
7. Shower cubicle according to Claim 2 or one of the Claims 4 to 6, if these are referred back to Claim 2, characterized in that the profile (28) has a first region (52), which is associated with the movable partition wall (12) and supports the partition wall (12), and a second region (50) which is associated with the supporting structure, whereby the first (52) can be swivelled relative to the second (50).
8. Shower cubicle according'to Claim 7, characterized in that the first region is in movable engagement with a mating profile (58) via a bracket-like extension (56) that preferably comprises an abutment device (60), whereby optionally the mating profile (58) on the second region (50) enters into a captive engagement with the optionally arranged abutment device (60).
9. Shower cubicle according to one of the Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the partition wall (12) or part of the partition wall extends at the lower and/or upper end beyond the vertical extension of the door section (14) whereby preferably in the case of a movable partition wall portion, this overlaps the non-movable one (12b) in the direction of vertical extension, and/or in that the partition wall (12) or partition wall portion is pivotable from inside and from outside using the deflection mechanism (38), for example via a lever or the like.

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