EP1029997A2 - Mobile partition with closure profile - Google Patents

Abstract

A pivotable lifting device (12) mechanically connected to the border profile (8), and a horizontally movable coupling piece (13) mechanically connected to the lifting device are mounted in the frame for each wall element. Once the adjacent wall elements have been slid together, the coupling pieces can be moved using a drive unit in an adjacent wall element, and the border profiles can be moved in a vertical direction. The wall comprises a number of wall elements suspended from a rail, each comprising a frame and at least one panel. At least one vertically movable border profile is present, the movement of the profile being achieved using a lifting device activated by a coupling piece. The border profiles can be clamped between the floor and ceiling.

Description

The invention is based on a mobile partition according to the preamble of claim 1. The mobile partition instructs several a running track suspended wall elements, each consisting of a Frame and consist of at least one plate, at least one end profile, that can be moved and pressed vertically, and at least one the movement of the end profile causing lifting element, which by a horizontally acting coupling element can be activated, with end profiles of the wall elements between floor and ceiling and the coupling elements of the wall elements can be operatively connected to one another are.

DE 24 04 874 shows a mobile partition, the individual wall elements guided on the ceiling and motorized in the horizontal direction are movable. On the upper and lower horizontal faces each wall element sealing strips are arranged, which in a Articulated scissors arranged on each wall element can be moved vertically. Each joint scissors is driven by a spindle, which is operated by a Coupling piece with the spindle of the adjacent wall element is connected. On a closing element of the partition is a Motor attached, its output shaft to the spindle of the last wall element intervenes so that after the final positioning of all wall elements all spindles rotated and the sealing strips of all wall elements be extended. A disadvantage is the central arrangement of the Articulated scissors within the wall elements. Especially with transparent ones This creates a negative appearance for wall elements. The known mechanics are not suitable for use in today's Frame structures.

Another mobile partition is from the Austrian patent specification AT 325262 known. This partition consists of several wall elements and is suitable for optional subdivision of rooms. Around To achieve high sound insulation, the gap becomes a floor guide and the gap to a running rail or the ceiling closed by a profile that can be moved up from the floor guide rail. The profile presses after it seals against the bottom the wall elements is driven, the wall elements with the top sealing against the running rail or ceiling. The profile is from one in the bottom guide rail rotatably mounted threaded rod and one coupled spreading mechanism activated. The complex structure Such a spreading mechanism requires complex production and maintenance. Due to the arrangement of the floor guide rail including the profile in the floor is appropriately dimensioned Recess required. The formation of such a recess provides especially when retrofitting a mobile partition represents a considerable effort. In addition, the optical Appearance of a floor surface interrupted and by slots created a source of danger for accidents. The use of such Floor guide is due to the risk of contamination and therefore more dysfunctional in the movement of the profile disadvantageous.

EP 0 586 854 A2 describes a mobile partition with several in one Slide rail slidably known wall elements, wherein one of the wall elements contains a swing door. The swing door is up in a frame of the wall element and below directly on the floor by means of an anchoring device arranged in a door bar is pivotable stored. The anchoring device has a horizontally arranged Spindle drive on, in the extended state of the partition can be operated manually by a bevel gear. The spindle drive pushes a wedge-shaped profile against the inside of the door strip vertically displaceably guided counter profile, which thereby against the floor is pressed. A protruding bolt of the counter profile engages a floor socket and forms the lower bearing of the swing door. A sealing function is not by this anchoring device a single one fulfilled for other wall elements.

Furthermore, a mobile partition is described in EP 0 629 752 B1, which are used for optional room division with high sound insulation is suitable and when not in use along running tracks in stacking places can be pushed together in a small space. For sound insulation and to ensure the stability of the individual components become upper and lower end profiles of pneumatic lifting elements activated. The lifting elements are from a common compressed air source actuated by joining the individual wall elements. The central arrangement of the lifting mechanism within the respective wall element due to use in a transparent wall a negative appearance. Since the partition has no floor guide has and the wall elements are not locked to each other, can the wall elements are pushed apart in the event of abuse.

The invention has for its object a mobile partition to design the preamble of claim 1 so that a thermal All wall elements can be sealed and tamper protection between adjacent wall elements is guaranteed.

This problem is solved with the in the characterizing part of the claim 1 specified characteristics. Advantageous refinements of the subject of claim 1 are specified in the subclaims, the invention being both automatic and manual Partitions can be applied.

The subject of claim 1 has the advantage that Creation of the mobile partition according to the invention with end profiles it is now also possible to create an attractive exterior enclosure or buildings with regard to acceptable thermal insulation in the floor and ceiling area, which is a safeguard against manipulation offers. The entire partition meets the conditions of Thermal protection regulation, so that, for. B. also a front glazing low outside temperatures no energetic and therefore expensive Disadvantages more. The individual wall elements of the Partition can be made of suitable clear and / or opaque Materials consist, for example, of metals, glass, plaster, wood or plastic. Depending on the purpose, the partition can be trained with or without floor guides. The floor guide is in If necessary, a trapezoidal profile with a maximum height of 10 mm.

The mobile partition consists of independently movable ones Wall elements that are frameless or with a preferably torsion-resistant Frames are formed. The wall elements can also designed as a swing leaf, swing leaf or moving automatic door his. All wall elements can be moved out of the partition wall axis and parked in a space-saving place. Each wall element is at one or two points by means of carriages Can be moved in a track attached to the ceiling. For horizontal Sealing is an end profile from each wall element the running rail and an end profile pressed against the floor. The end profiles are extended and retracted using a mechanism, which can be controlled via an automatically or manually controlled drive unit Operation is set. The primary horizontal shift in mechanics becomes a lock and the secondary vertical displacement becomes a tension the wall elements used.

The drive movement from the drive unit is horizontal and is both on the floor and ceiling side by coupling elements inside transfer each wall element to the next wall element. Lifting devices within the wall elements move the end profiles in vertical direction. The drive unit primarily causes a shift each coupling element in the adjacent wall element, so that the Partition after exerting pressure on the interface between withstands neighboring wall elements. The coupling elements are in the Parking position or when extending or retracting the wall elements completely retracted in the frame of the respective wall element, so that none Risk of injury from protruding parts. The conception of Wall elements allows the partition z. B. from design Reasons to build slightly curved. An arrangement of the individual Wall elements with an angular offset of up to 20 degrees are possible.

The end profiles are on the horizontal sides of the frame each Wall element arranged and completely hidden in the idle state arranged within the frame. Furthermore, are in the Frame concealed coupling elements, functional profiles, lifting elements and restoring devices. The functional profile has a U-shaped Cross section on, with the two legs are attached in the frame. The functional profile is in a recess between the two legs the lifting element is pivotally mounted. The lifting element is L-shaped formed, one leg inside and one leg outside of the functional profile works. The inner leg is non-positive with the coupling element connected to the ends of the functional profile is horizontally movable in guide sleeves. The outer leg is non-positively connected with a bolt in the end profile is attached. This arrangement of the components allows for a horizontal Movement of the coupling element a pivoting of the lifting element and thus the vertical movement of the end profile. The Coupling elements are inside during the horizontal movement of the neighboring frame profile, preferably in its functional profile introduced and establish the operative connection. The centering between the coupling elements and the functional profiles by interlocking the vertical sides of the frame adjacent Wall elements guaranteed. An additional positioning aid is not mandatory.

The coupling element, preferably in the form of a push rod, extends spread over the width of the wall element and is advantageously each stored in two functional profiles. When the pressure from the drive unit decreases cause restoring elements between the end profile and the functional profile and between the functional profile and the coupling element the unlocking, d. H. the retraction of the coupling elements in the Wall elements. The provision can also be made in the opposite direction acting drive unit take place. The assignment of two lifting elements for each end profile increases accuracy and reliability of the system. A complete thermal seal is created. Self Slight bumps in the floor can be achieved by arranging two functional profiles can be compensated for, because a spring bearing of the end profile is present on the bolt.

The mechanics for tensioning and locking can be used with suitable Frame profiles can also be retrofitted. The basic structure enables an assembly module to be formed simply and easily can be assembled and disassembled if necessary. That of tension the end profiles or the locking of the wall elements serving Components of the mechanical system are completely in the frame construction arranged of the wall element. This makes it suitable the system especially for use in transparent partitions, since there are no visual impairments to the appearance. The frame consists of e.g. B. from the known metallic materials or suitable plastics and overlaps the discs on the Edge. The frame completely surrounds the pane or it is only on the top and bottom horizontal edges, with the vertical unframed edges of the pane, possibly seals, z. B. made of rubber or magnetic materials. In particular the thermal properties of the frame are twofold Glazing of the wall elements is an advantage. The frame is then also thermally and physically separated from two-part profiles, especially in the case of differing outside and inside temperatures compensate for different material expansion to be able to.

The entire frame structure is constructed so that cross and Longitudinal beams the actual load-bearing and connecting characteristics for have the disks and functional profiles arranged in the cross members the system parts used to brace the wall elements includes. This functionally separate and possibly also physically separate construction of the frame basically simplifies assembly or maintenance of the mechanical system due to improved access options. Another improvement in this regard will be created by the modularity of the mechanical systems, furthermore retrofitting is possible, provided that it is suitable Profile structure exists.

The coupling elements can block the vertical pressure to the interface between adjacent wall elements also another mechanism for locking or additional floor locking actuate. In addition, the coupling mechanism activate further devices when a certain position is reached, such as B. the activation of door drives, roller shutters or blinds as well as advertising media in the form of all-round ribbons.

Furthermore, if necessary, the bracing of the individual Wall elements of the mobile partition are dispensed with. Then is exclusive the function designed to lock the wall elements. In this case, no end profiles are required, only storage within the frame for by means of a drive unit operable coupling rods, preferably in functional profiles, and corresponding restoring devices.

Figur 1:

Eine prinzipielle Ansicht einer mobilen Trennwand, die nicht abgedichtet und nicht verriegelt ist.

Figur 2:

Eine vergrößerte Frontansicht eines Wandelementes im Deckenbereich, wobei das Abschlußprofil nicht aktiviert ist.

Figur 3:

Eine vergrößerte Frontansicht eines Wandelementes im Deckenbereich, wobei das Abschlußprofil aktiviert ist.

Figur 4:

Einen Querschnitt des Wandelementes gemäß Figur 2.

Figur 5:

Einen Querschnitt des Wandelementes gemäß Figur 3.

The invention will now be explained using an exemplary embodiment with the aid of the drawings. Show it

Figure 1:

A basic view of a mobile partition that is not sealed and not locked.

Figure 2:

An enlarged front view of a wall element in the ceiling area, the end profile is not activated.

Figure 3:

An enlarged front view of a wall element in the ceiling area, with the end profile activated.

Figure 4:

A cross section of the wall element according to Figure 2.

Figure 5:

A cross section of the wall element according to Figure 3.

The same or equivalent components are the same in the figures Designated reference numbers.

The mobile partition 1 is made up of several tabular ones independently of one another movable wall elements 2 assembled and for Room partitioning or suitable as an external closure. All wall elements 2 can from a space-saving parking position, a so-called Station, driven into the partition wall axis and braced there.

Each of these wall elements 2 consists of the exemplary embodiment a torsionally rigid frame 3 made of metal, in particular steel and / or aluminum, and two spaced apart Disks 4, which consist of a transparent material, for example Plastic or glass. The frame 3 has vertical sides each wall element 2 longitudinal beams 5 and on horizontal sides Cross member 6, each overlap the two discs 4. To the upper horizontal cross members 6 of the frame 3 are arranged carriages, by means of which the wall elements 2 in a in a building ceiling 7 fixed track are movable. For horizontal sealing is a cross section from the cross members 6 of each wall element 2 8 against the running rail and an end profile 8 against the Bottom 9 pressed, both the final profile in the unactuated state 8 as well as all others belonging to the mechanical system Components completely hidden in the respective cross member 6 are. The end profiles 8 are provided with flexible sealing strips 10, which are intended against the track or ceiling 7 and the bottom 9 to be pressed.

Two functional profiles 11 are preferably fastened in each cross member 6, which as a bearing for lifting elements 12 and thus mechanically connected standing end profiles 8, coupling elements 13 and restoring elements 14.15, e.g. B. in the form of springs, and which also serve Lead coupling elements 13 during their movement. The horizontally arranged Functional profiles 11 have a U-shaped cross section, wherein a profile base 17 is formed between two legs 16. The two Legs 16 have outward bends 18 with which they are attached to the cross member 6. In a recess 19 the profile base 17 is the lifting member 12 between the two legs 16 of the functional profile 11 is pivotally mounted by means of a shaft 20. The lifting member 12 is L-shaped, with a short leg 21 inside and a long leg 22 outside the functional profile 11 works. The short leg 21 is approximately in the middle of the functional profile 11 stored and at its free end 23 non-positively with the coupling element 13 connected, with receptacles 24 on the leg 21 with a Cross pin 25 are engaged on the coupling element 13. The long leg 22 is connected by means of a cross pin 26 to a bolt 27 which in the end profile 8 is attached. The coupling element 13 is at the ends each functional profile 11 horizontally movable in guide sleeves 28 is stored. Each coupling element 13, preferably in the form of a Push rod, extends across the entire width of a wall element 2 and is in two across the width of the wall element 2 in each Cross member 6 arranged functional profiles 11 stored. The final profile 8 is precisely fitted in the cross member 6 so that the Functional profiles 11 are enclosed. The arrangement of the components enables horizontal movement of the coupling element 13 a pivoting of the lifting member 12 about the shaft 20 and thus the vertical movement of the end profile 8. Furthermore, between the functional profile 11 and the end profile 8 and between the coupling element 13 and the functional profile 11 springs 14, 15 arranged for loosening and resetting the end profile 8 when the driving force is lost serve. The springs 15 also allow flexible but safe coupling of the coupling elements 13 to one another.

The functioning of a mobile partition 1 is described below. The individual wall elements are in the unactuated state 2 of the mobile partition 1 saves space in a so-called Station with a track arrangement with the actual one Partition axis is connected. At a central point is a drive system available that moves the wall elements 2 individually when activated. Fundamentally, however, is also a completely manual positioning the wall elements 2 conceivable. To build a partition 1 is initially a first wall element 2 leading against the running rail brought a stationary wall termination 29 to concern. After that a second wall element 2 is added to the first wall element 2, whereby through the vertical complementary longitudinal beams 5 adjacent wall elements 2 interlocking and one easy lining up and positioning of the wall elements 2 is possible. When adding further wall elements 2, the is repeated described process. The end profiles 8 and the coupling elements 13 are on the horizontal sides of the frame 3 of each wall element 2 arranged and completely at rest and during the construction of the wall arranged concealed within the frame 3, so that none The source of danger is caused by the protruding parts.

After all wall elements 2 are positioned in this way, conducts a in the vicinity of the wall termination 29 drive unit Locking and tensioning the mobile partition 1. A not shown manually or automatically operated switch, for. B. after positioning is completed directly by the drive system to activate the drive unit. Basically, the drive unit can also be operated manually. The coupling element 13 of the first Wall element 2 is, for example, when the drive unit is activated by means of a displaceable mandrel horizontally inside the end profile 8 moved and penetrates into the final profile 8 of the neighboring Wall element 2 a etc. So the operative connection between all coupling elements 13 of the wall elements 2 manufactured. The The coupling elements 13 are centered in the functional profiles 11 by the interlocking of the longitudinal beams 5 of adjacent wall elements 2 guaranteed. An additional positioning aid is not necessary.

Due to the horizontal displacement of the coupling elements 13 Lifting elements 12 pivoted and the end profiles 8 with the sealing strips 10 pressed into position. The wall elements 2 are thereby between Floor 9 and ceiling 7 braced and form a sound and thermal damped Partition wall 1. The partition wall 1 is in the partition wall axis attached and by the engagement of the coupling elements 13 in adjacent Wall elements 2 also protected against manipulation from outside, especially at the interfaces of adjacent wall elements 2nd

To unlock the end profiles 8, the drive unit is in the reversing Put into operation. The drive unit mandrel is withdrawn, which removes the mechanical pressure from the coupling elements 13 becomes. If the pressure from the drive unit diminishes, the restoring elements 14, 15 in the cross members 6 between the end profile 8 and the functional profile 11 and between the functional profile 11 and the coupling element 13 unlocking, d. H. retracting the Coupling elements 13 in the wall elements 2 and the retraction of the end profiles 8 in the cross member 6. The provision can also over another drive unit acting in the opposite direction. The Wall elements 2 can then easily move back along the running rail be pushed into the station.

The assignment of two lifting elements 12 for each end profile 8 increases the accuracy and reliability of the system. A complete one emerges thermal sealing. Even uneven floors can easily balanced by the arrangement of two functional profiles 11 be because a spring bearing of the end profile 8 on the bolt 27 is present.

The mechanics for bracing and sealing can be used with suitable Frame profiles can also be retrofitted. The basic structure enables an assembly module to be formed simply and easily can be assembled and disassembled if necessary.

Reference numerals

1

mobile partition

2nd

Wall element

3rd

frame

4th

Plate

5

Side member

6

Cross member

7

blanket

8th

Final profile

9

ground

10th

Sealing strips

11

Functional profile

12th

Lifting device

13

Coupling element (push rod)

14

Return element (spring)

15

Return element (spring)

16

leg

17th

Profile base

18th

Bend

19th

Recess

20th

wave

21

leg

22

leg

23

free end

24th

admission

25th

Cross pin

26

Cross pin

27

bolt

28

Guide sleeve

29

Wall closure

Claims (13)

Mobile partition with several wall elements (2) suspended from a running rail, each consisting of a frame (3) and at least one plate (4), with at least one end profile (8) which can be moved and pressed vertically, and with at least one lifting element (12) which causes the movement of the end profile (8) and can be activated by a horizontally acting coupling element (13), the end profiles (8) of the wall elements (2) being clamped between the floor (9) and the ceiling (7) and the coupling elements (13) of the wall elements (2) can be operatively connected to one another,
characterized in that in the frame (3) of each wall element (2) at least one end profile (8), a lifting element (12) mechanically connected to the end profile (8) and pivotably mounted, and a horizontally movable coupling element (13) mechanically connected to the lifting element (12) The coupling elements (13) can be displaced into adjacent wall elements (2) by means of a drive unit and the end profiles (8) can be moved vertically. Mobile partition according to claim 1, characterized in that a functional profile (11) is arranged in the frame (3) which the lifting member (12) is mounted. Mobile partition according to claim 2, characterized in that the coupling elements (13) in the form of push rods in the Functional profiles (11) are mounted in guide sleeves (28). Mobile partition according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the functional profiles (11) are U-shaped. Mobile partition according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lifting member (12) is a two-legged pivot lever is, with a short leg (21) non-positively with the Coupling element (13) and a long leg (22) non-positively with a bolt (27) attached to the end profile (8) is. Mobile partition according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized characterized in that restoring members (14, 15) between the end profiles (8) and directly or indirectly the frame (3) and / or between the coupling elements (13) and directly or indirectly arranged the frame (3). Mobile partition according to claim 6, characterized in that the restoring elements (14, 15) are springs. Mobile partition according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized characterized in that lifting members (12), functional profiles (11), end profiles (8), coupling elements (13) and restoring elements (14, 15) form an assembly module that can be fixed to the frame (3) is. Mobile partition according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized characterized in that sealing strips on the end profiles (8) (10) are arranged. Mobile partition according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized characterized in that by the coupling elements (13) interlocks the wall elements (2) with each other or interlocks can be actuated relative to the floor (9). Mobile partition according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized characterized in that the vertical sides of the frame (3) are adjacent Wall elements (2) designed to overlap one another are. Mobile partition according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized characterized in that several parallel to each other, at a distance plates (4) located apart from one another in a multi-part frame (3) are arranged. Mobile partition according to claim 1, characterized in that only the coupling elements (13) of the wall elements (2) can be operatively connected to one another by means of the drive unit and are movable.

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