EP0976351A2 - Mounting system for partition elements - Google Patents

Abstract

At least one room-dividing member (30) is attached to uprights (10, 11) which are retained in position between two fastening points (4, 5) by adhesion and/or clamping. Rod-like cross pieces (20) are provided and uprights and cross pieces are joined together and the room-dividing number is fastened to the uprights and/or cross pieces. Preferably, the uprights are retained between the fastening points by spring-loaded clamping members and can be extended continuously or in steps.

Description

The invention relates to a system for fastening space-dividing elements using rod-like elements.

The attachment of room dividing elements to rod-like elements is known, for example in room dividers, such as "Spanish walls", with telescopic curtain rails, etc. Under a room dividing Element can also be understood as a splash guard for a bathtub as described in EP-0 323 617 A1, which at its upper Edge on a guide rail clamped between two bathroom walls is slidably suspended, the lower edge of the splash guard can run on the upper edge of the bathtub edge.

There are also numerous possibilities for the formation of curtain rails known, for example from EP-0 140 329 B1, WO 82/03165, FR 2,215,187, US-A-2,683,890, US-A-2,683,891. GB-A-720 902. In these Writings describe numerous ways of connecting to form between a curtain track and a curtain, for example through simple C-shape of the rail and hanging the curtain over corresponding fasteners. The curtain track can also be one have angular cross-section in which a runner can be pushed back and forth is. All embodiments have in common that they are the respective desired location via screws, nails or Similar fasteners are attached to walls or ceilings.

Another variant is a telescopic rod or the like rod-like element, which has an extension possibility, to be attached to appropriate hooks anchored in the wall - for example curtain poles etc. - or between two walls pinch - for example, rods for shower curtains, as in the CH-625 601 to provide. The one described in the latter document Telescopic rod is adjustable in the longitudinal direction by means of springs and has tubes that can slide into each other. The telescopic rod is against the Force of the spring clamped between two boundary walls.

A fixed attachment of rod-like elements can for example by means of a device for fastening pipes to a surface happen as described in DE-43 36 723 C2. Here is an attachment via a cylinder, onto which the corresponding pipe is pushed can be, and which is fastened by means of screws.

The invention is based on the object of a system for fastening to provide space-dividing elements with rod-like elements, which makes it possible to work in different places in one place Space, especially in exhibition halls, public buildings, etc. Room dividers set up and free of residues or damage at the installation site to be able to dismantle at any time.

The task is done with a system for attaching space dividing elements solved by means of rod-like elements in that rod-like first elements are stands which adhere between fastening points and / or can be locked by clamping, and rod-like second elements Are carriers and that means for connecting stands and carriers and Means for attaching the space dividing elements to the stands and / or carriers are provided. Developments of the invention are in the dependent claims.

This creates a system that is very versatile is and arbitrarily in different rooms for different Purposes and can subsequently be dismantled, without leaving any damage to the ceilings or walls of the rooms. Through the clamping fastening of the stand between the ceiling and floor of a No further fasteners are required, such as for example screws, dowels, nails or the like. A special Another advantage of the invention is that at any point a room divider or wall can be set up and moved effortlessly in a room and can also be dismantled without the help of several people required are. Even in halls can do so at short notice Partitions can be set up because the stands are available in any length or extendable at any point and fastened by clamping can be. The mounting height of the carrier and the design of the room dividing element can be chosen individually.

Particular advantages result from the use of the invention Systems for dividing changing rooms, for example at trade fairs, from Shower facilities inside larger washrooms, sitting areas or individual tables in hotel foyers and restaurants or even from dining or Sleeping areas within apartments, as an individual at any time Change by simply changing the location of the stand is possible.

The stands preferably have clamping elements for clamping attachment between the attachment points. These are particularly preferred Spring-actuated clamping elements. This can advantageously adapt the Stand at the distance between the ceiling and floor at the mounting location. By providing spring-operated clamping elements, both the assembly and the dismantling of the stands easier, since after the compression of the springs, these subsequently relax the tensioning elements or ends of the stands against the fastening points on the ceiling and Force floor of the room. Alternatively, you can use facial expressions can be used with locking devices, which are preferably continuously are adjustable and lockable. After adjusting the length of the stand at the appropriate distance between the fastening points on the ceiling and floor of the room would be made from such a variant end pieces have compressible material which is slightly compressed, before the pull-out height of the stand is locked by a corresponding catch becomes.

The rod-like elements are preferably in steps or stepless extendable. As a result, the distance between two stands with the support inserted between them can be varied as the carrier can also be varied in terms of its length. In order to on the one hand, very narrow room dividers can be created, on the other hand but also, for example, multiple kinked or elongated Walls. The possible uses are very versatile and also the possibility of using the system to create walls of any shape create.

The carriers are preferably releasably or non-releasably attached to the stands. The stand and carrier are particularly preferably screwed together, soldered, welded, glued or otherwise made of material - or non-positively connected. The carrier can be directly or be attached to the stands via connectors. Especially the connecting pieces are preferably pushed onto the stand and the ends of the beams inserted into the connectors. Advantage one Detachable connection between carrier and stand is that the stand can be combined with different embodiments of carriers and the straps at different heights on the stands can be attached. On the other hand, for example Use of supports with several hinged together Structure an inseparable connection between the support and stand also prove to be advantageous since the system as a whole is portable and the links of the carrier are accordion-shaped can be unfolded. There can be any forms of space dividers Walls are created. Even when transporting the system is only insignificantly more space required than when transporting separately provided stands and supports.

The type of connection between the stand and the carrier can vary from that used Material of these elements can be made dependent. A soldering or welding proves to be when using metals, gluing or screwing when using plastics or fiber reinforced Plastics as advantageous. The connection can in particular but also be form-fitting, with additional locking devices to prevent subsequent disconnection can be used.

The connectors already mentioned can be set up before Stands are advantageously already pushed onto this and an opening have for inserting the ends of the carrier. By moving along the longitudinal extension of the stand can be moved to the desired position to be brought. To determine at this position either one separate locking device or setting up the two Stand to each other so that the carrier in between its position is jammed. Sometimes it is already sufficient if the carrier by attaching or hanging the room dividing Elements is loaded.

The space-dividing elements are preferably direct or via connecting elements with stands and / or brackets. Particularly preferred the space dividing elements can also be made in one piece with the carrier his. For example, the beams are designed as folding walls, which already has sufficient stability or a suitable one Have frame construction. The effort is advantageously eliminated for connecting beams and space dividing elements. It is just the connection of the space dividing elements with the stands required. Here, hooks or rails can already be attached to the stands be provided in which the space dividing elements are inserted.

Both the stands and the supports are particularly preferably made of straight, curved or corner sections. Hereby any shape of wall can be created. For example the stands can also have turns or curvatures, provided that continue to have the necessary stability and possibility of clamping Anchoring between two fastening points on the ceiling and floor of one Exhibit space. This enables special optical effects to be achieved become.

The space-dividing element is preferably a curtain, in particular a Shower curtain, a slat curtain, a roller blind, a blind, a pane or a folding door or sliding door-like element, preferably from a shower cabin. The space-dividing elements preferably exist in this case made of fabric, plastic, glass, metal, wood or similar materials, the choice depending on the location of the system can be. The other rod-like elements can also be made from the A wide variety of materials, such as metal, fiber-reinforced Plastics, plastics, natural materials such as Wood or other solid materials.

A carrier designed according to the invention is preferably at its ends provided with connecting pieces for connecting to the stands or can be connected with such connectors. Particularly preferred the carrier can have at least one running rail along its longitudinal extent have, in which the space-dividing element after hanging can be moved. Depending on the embodiment the stand can also have these running rails, in which subareas of the room dividing elements slidingly after insertion can be, e.g. Venetian blinds etc. With the preferred use of Stands as telescopic spring rods can either on the Corresponding rails are or will be attached to the outside, or else there are corresponding grooves or slots in the outer jacket of the Stand formed.

The stands particularly preferably have support surfaces at their ends bearing surfaces increasing the friction value. These can, for example Soft plastic or soft rubber-like elements. This will be advantageous a sliding of the stand even on smooth floors or on smooth Avoided ceiling surfaces.

Figur 1

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Raumes mit erfindungsgemäßem System,

Figur 2

einen Detailausschnitt des Systems gemäß Figur 1 im Bereich der Verbindung von Ständer und Träger,

Figur 3

eine teilweise Schnittansicht einer zweiten Ausführungsform der Verbindung von Ständer und Träger,

Figur 4

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Systems in Kombination mit einem Vorhang als raumteilendem Element,

Figur 5

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Raumes mit verschiedenen Ausführungsformen von Systemen mit raumteilenden Elementen in Form von Lamellen, Scheiben und Falttüren und

Figur 6

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Systems in Kombination mit einer Duschkabine als raumteilendem Element.

For a more detailed explanation of the invention, exemplary embodiments are described below with reference to the drawings. These show in:

Figure 1

a perspective view of a room with the system according to the invention,

Figure 2

2 shows a detailed section of the system according to FIG. 1 in the area of the connection of the stand and the support,

Figure 3

2 shows a partial sectional view of a second embodiment of the connection of the stand and the support,

Figure 4

1 shows a perspective view of a further embodiment of the system according to the invention in combination with a curtain as a space-dividing element,

Figure 5

a perspective view of a room with different embodiments of systems with space dividing elements in the form of slats, panes and folding doors and

Figure 6

a perspective view of another embodiment of the system according to the invention in combination with a shower cubicle as a space-dividing element.

In Figure 1 is a perspective view of a room 1, for example of a living room or part of a hotel hall. This is where furniture is located on the walls 6. To partition one Part of this room 1 is an inventive system consisting of two stands 10, 11 provided with a carrier 20 arranged therebetween. As space dividing Element 30 is in the area between the two stands and a blind is inserted below the carrier.

The two stands 10, 11 are between the ceiling 2 and floor 3 in the area of the respective attachment points 4, 5 clamped. This means that they are supported there on both sides and also due to the frictional force hold on to these places. An additional attachment by, for example Screws, dowels, nails or the like is advantageous here not mandatory.

The carrier 20 is in the area of the ceiling 2 between the two stands 10, 11 attached. It forms a connection and at the same time a spacer for the two stands.

Figure 2 shows one possibility of how the carrier and stand are connected to one another can be based on a detail. Here is the top one Part of the stand 10 shown. At its upper end 12 is this provided with a support surface 14. This exhibits a friction-increasing Support surface 15, which abuts directly on the ceiling 2. The friction increasing Support surface 15 prevents the stand from slipping from the surface of the ceiling 2.

The carrier 20 is connected to the stand 10 via a connecting piece 40. The connecting piece 40 has an annular section for this purpose 41, which is attached to the stand 10. This surrounds the Stand 10 from the outside. Perpendicular to the through opening of the annular Part of a plug-on piece 42 is arranged with a recess 43.

In this recess 43, which is only shown in dashed lines the end 21 of the carrier 20 inserted. It can be done either by stiction or held by a screw thread.

In order for the annular section 41 of the connecting piece to slide off To prevent 40 from the surface of the stand 10, either the Inner surface of the annular section with a friction-increasing Be provided coating or additionally a split pin or a similar locking device secure the connector on the stand. This can either complete the connector and stand puncture or secure the connector at the bottom against sliding down and as a notch just pierce the stand or when screwing into the annular section a pressure against the Exercise the surface of the stand.

In Figure 3 is a partial sectional view of a second embodiment the connection between the stand 10 and support 20 shown. The upper end 12 of the stand 10 is provided with a clamping element 50. As a result, the support surface 14 is countered when relieving the tensioning element pressed the surface of the ceiling at the desired location.

For this purpose, the tensioning element has an inner tube 51 and an outer one Tube 52 on. These slide into each other telescopically. Inside the Pipes are springs 53, 54 which surround a punch 56. The spring 53, like the spring 54, is supported against a respective one Support plate 55 from. When pressure on the support surface 14, both springs pushed together and thereby put under tension. You show through it the effort to push the support surface 14 away from you.

Instead of the solution shown, any other can also be provided be, where a corresponding function to clamp the stand between the ceiling and floor of a room.

The outer tube 52 is surrounded by the annular portion 41 from the outside. In the plug-in piece connected to the annular section 41 42 a socket 44 is inserted. There is a within this socket inner tube 23 of the carrier 20 mounted. The inner tube 23 is one outer tube 24 surrounded. To determine the relative position of the two tubes 23 and 24 to each other, that shows inner tube 23 latches 25 on. These are preferably spring-operated. Two such locking lugs 25 protrude through bores 26 of the outer tube 24 through. The position of the two tubes relative to each other can thus be change gradually. This allows adaptation to the desired one Length with subsequent locking of the position.

The stand 10 can also be provided with such facial expressions, whereby the spacing of the locking lugs should be chosen so that a Adaptation to any distances from floors and ceilings of rooms is.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a further room 1 Ceiling 2, floor 3 and walls 6. This shows a corner of the Space that is partially covered by the system according to the invention. The two stands 10, 11 are arranged in the region of the two walls 6. They are connected to each other by the carrier 20, which is curved is shaped. The curvature points away from the corner. From the carrier 20 a curtain 31 is suspended via connecting elements 32.

The curtain can, for example, be a changing room or a shower separate and cover. The arrangement in the area of a The corner also has an aesthetically pleasing appearance thanks to the arched beam Construction. It proves to be particularly advantageous that this way so-called "flying changing rooms" at trade fairs or home events can be created. Of course this system is also very useful in the sanitary area as a shower curtain support system advantageous. The entire structure can be quickly assembled and disassembled become. If, for example, you want to have models on a stand at short notice occur in addition to the exhibition stand, the system according to the invention Stands and brackets as well as a curtain built up after Event can be dismantled quickly and easily. Damage from floors or ceilings does not occur. Stand and carrier as well Curtains can also be brought by the models themselves, for example , but they are not a burdening baggage.

In Figure 5 is another room 1 with different embodiments represented by room dividers arranged therein according to the invention. The room divider in the foreground has two in cross section rectangular stands 10, 11 on. These are made up of individual sections 16 constructed, which in particular can be telescoped are. The space dividing element is made of folding door elements 33 formed, which are in one piece with the carrier 20. This is to this Purpose built from articulated sections 27. The Folding door elements 33 are arranged in the lower region of the stands 10, 11 and in these, for example, in longitudinal rails 17.

The stand 11 stands freely in the room, the stand 10 in the area the wall can be arranged. By choosing any room dividers Elements 30 can therefore only be a privacy screen or an optical one Barrier in the range of, for example, 50 cm height can be created. Such a delimitation is suitable in exhibition halls, areas or Separate exhibition stands from each other when eye contact between the individual stands should be preserved.

Another solution is in the background behind this space dividing element shown in Figure 5. In this variant, there are disks 34 inserted between the two stands 10, 11 and under the carrier 20. For example, this is done by tongue and groove connections Discs in the longitudinal area, with the three discs in corresponding Rails are suspended in the carrier 20 and, if desired, even against each other can be moved. This means that after building on any Make quick dismantling possible on the one hand, on the other hand but also a variation of the built-up room divider Shift the discs against each other.

A third embodiment variant is shown in the right area of FIG. 5, where 20 slats 35 are suspended from a curved support are. As is known, these can be activated, for example, by pressing corresponding tapes or rods can be adjusted against each other, so that either a complete visual barrier or an almost complete one View is granted.

In Figure 6 is a perspective view of a room with in a Room corner provided shower cabin shown. On the floor 3 is one Shower tray 7 and fittings 8 are arranged in the corner of the room. In the area the walls 6 are supported on the upper edge of the shower base, stands 10, 11, which are supported against the ceiling 2. As a splash guard can the shower cubicle has doors, folding doors, sliding doors and curtains. Shown in FIG. 6 is a folding door element 33 with sections 27 constructed folding door, similar to that shown in Figure 5, preferably clear material, especially plastic or glass, on the left Page. This is fixed on one side to the stand 10 and stored on the top of the shower tray. This is preferably right next to it the folding door element 33 arranged on the stand 10 and the elements 33 pivotable against each other, preferably via hinges, in particular in one Rail on the stand. To move the folding door one of the Folding door elements 33 have a handle part 37.

On the right side in Figure 6 is a door element 36 made in particular transparent material, such as glass or plastic on the stand 11 pivotally attached. For this purpose, this can also be a rail and the Door element 36 have a hinge. The door member 36 is preferred at its lower edge with a sealing tab 38 or the like Sealing element provided to prevent water from escaping Avoid showering with the door closed. The folding door too advantageously has such a sealing element on its lower edge on.

To ensure a safe stand and hold between the upper edge of the shower base and To allow ceiling clamped stands 10, 11, the attachment points 5 preferably made of soft material on the edge of the shower base, especially on very smooth surfaces like ceramics and Enamel, strongly adheres. The attachment points 4 on the opposite End of the stand 10, 11 are preferably with a rough non-slip adhering bearing surface 15 provided to prevent sliding under the To avoid ceiling 2. In addition to the tensioning element construction shown in FIG. 3 50 can the upper end 12 and the tube 51 of the stand 10, 11 be provided with a screw thread (not shown in FIG. 6), as described in FIG. 2 for the end 21. After the stand clamped between the shower base and ceiling using the tensioning elements are an additional tension by turning the top End 12 against the inner tube 51, creating the support surface 14 is pressed even more against the ceiling 2.

In addition to the embodiment variants shown and described in FIGS. 1 to 5 any other can be found, all of them can be built up by means of the system according to the invention.

Reference list

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room

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blanket

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ground

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Attachment point

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wall

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Shower tray

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Fittings

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Stand

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Stand

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top end

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lower end

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Support surface

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contact surface that increases friction

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Section

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rail

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carrier

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inner tube

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outer tube

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Latch

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drilling

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space dividing element

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curtain

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Fastener

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Folding door elements

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Slices

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Slats

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Door element

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Handle part

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Sealing tab

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Connector

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annular section

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Slip-on piece

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Recess

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Rifle

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Clamping element

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inner tube

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outer tube

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feather

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feather

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Support plate

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stamp

Claims (13)

System for fastening at least one space dividing element (30) by means of rod-like elements, rod-like first Elements stand (10, 11), which are between attachment points (4, 5) can be locked and / or clamped, and rod-like second elements are carriers (20), and wherein means for Connect stands and brackets and means for attaching the at least one space-dividing element (30) on the stands and / or carriers are provided. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the stands Clamping elements (50), in particular spring-operated clamping elements for clamping attachment between the attachment points (4, 5) exhibit. System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the rod-like elements (10, 11, 20) in steps or are continuously extendable. System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the carrier (20) on the stands (10, 11) detachable or non-detachable are attached, in particular stand and carrier together screwed, soldered, welded, glued or otherwise are materially or non-positively connected. System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the carrier directly or via connectors (40) to the Stands are attached, in particular connectors (40) the stands (10, 11) are pushed on and the ends (21, 22) of the supports are inserted into the connectors. System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the at least one space dividing element (30) directly or via connecting elements (32) with the rod-like elements (10, 11, 20) is connected. System according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that that the carrier is integrally formed with the space-dividing elements are. System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the rod-like elements (10, 11, 20) made of straight, curved or with sections (27) provided with corners are. System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that that the at least one space-dividing element is a curtain (31), in particular shower curtain, slat curtain (35), blinds, roller blind, Washer (34), folding door (33) or sliding door-like element, in particular is a shower cabin and in particular made of fabric, plastic, Glass, metal, wood or similar materials and the rod-like elements, in particular made of plastic, metal, fiber-reinforced plastics, natural materials such as wood, or suitable solid other materials. Carrier for a system according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized characterized in that the carrier at its ends with connectors (40) provided for connection with stands or connectable and in particular at least one running rail (28) along it Has longitudinal extension. Stand for a system according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized characterized in that the stand is adjustable to a predetermined length and can be locked in it and at their ends (12, 13) form support surfaces (14), in particular at the ends of the Stand the support surfaces with friction-increasing contact surfaces (15) are provided, which consist in particular of soft plastic or are rubber-like elements. Stand according to claim 11, characterized in that the stand are formed from telescopic spring rods. Stand according to one of claims 11 or 12, characterized in that that the stand rails for engaging and guiding the have at least one space-dividing element.

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