EP1302618A2 - Butt joint connector for section members - Google Patents

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EP1302618A2
EP1302618A2 EP02020538A EP02020538A EP1302618A2 EP 1302618 A2 EP1302618 A2 EP 1302618A2 EP 02020538 A EP02020538 A EP 02020538A EP 02020538 A EP02020538 A EP 02020538A EP 1302618 A2 EP1302618 A2 EP 1302618A2
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Dietmar Brüderl
Gerhard Rogg
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/96—Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings
    • E06B3/964—Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings using separate connection pieces, e.g. T-connection pieces
    • E06B3/9642—Butt type joints with at least one frame member cut off square; T-shape joints

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  • the invention relates to a profile butt connector, in particular for window or door frames to clip in, screw in or hanging in a profile with a hook behind the profile Links page.
  • the permanent final fixation of the profile part to be connected is done by inserting pins or screws into the profile part to be connected and the butt connector.
  • the dimensions are chosen so that the two profiles are pulled against each other with mechanical tension.
  • the object underlying the invention is therefore in a profile butt connector of the type mentioned create where screwing is no longer necessary.
  • the spring element ensures an automatic fixation to the profile, so that a screw connection is no longer necessary, and through the hole provided in the profile, into which the pin intervenes, a precise positioning is achieved. Because the editing of profiles increasingly takes place in profile machining centers, the necessary holes can be made very precisely and almost without additional effort, which is a very precise positioning of the butt connector allowed. This can in particular machine positioning for automatic production for example, from window or door frames.
  • Figures 1 and 2 is a profile, for example a window or door rung profile 1 shown on the Profile butt connector 2 for connecting to another profile part for example a rung, column or fighter profile are attached.
  • the profile butt connector 2 is formed on a connection side so that he hooks profile 1.
  • This connection side can on the side of the butt connector 2, as in the exemplary embodiments on the left in Figures 1 and 2 is the case or be provided on the end face, as is the case with the butt connectors 2 the case on the right in the figures 1 and 2 are arranged.
  • the butt connector 2 is a spring element 5, 6 in Direction to the hooking position between the butt connector 2 and the profile 1 spring loaded.
  • FIG Butt connector 2 corresponds to that arranged on the right in FIG. 1 Butt connector and also has an O-ring seal 6, which surrounds the front end of the pin 3.
  • the assembly of the exemplary embodiments described above of the butt connector 2 according to the invention takes place in that by clipping, hanging or screwing in on the profile 1 be attached, at the same time the pin 3 in the one precisely positioned position in the profile previously provided Engages hole and the hooking position through the respective Spring element 5, 6 is secured. It is through the intervention the pin 3 in the hole 4 at the same time an exact reference positioning ensured.

Abstract

Profile rail connector (2) for clipping, rotating or suspending in a profile (1) comprises a connecting side hooking behind the profile. A pin (3) protruding from the front end in the direction of the profile engages in a hole (4) in the profile, and a spring element (5, 6) between the connector and the profile pre-tensions the connector in the direction of the hooking position. <??>Preferred Features: The pin is fixed to the connector and the spring element sits on the protruding part of the pin. The spring element is an O-ring seal made of rubber.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Profilstoßverbinder, insbesondere für Fenster- oder Türrahmen zum Einklipsen, Eindrehen oder Einhängen in ein Profil mit einer das Profil hinterhakenden Verbindungsseite.The invention relates to a profile butt connector, in particular for window or door frames to clip in, screw in or hanging in a profile with a hook behind the profile Links page.

Ein derartiger Profilstoßverbinder dient zum Herstellen einer Stoßverbindung zwischen zwei Profilen, insbesondere dem Rahmenprofil und dem Sprossen-, Stützen- oder Kämpferprofil eines Fensters oder einer Tür.Such a profile butt connector is used for manufacturing a butt joint between two profiles, in particular the Frame profile and the rung, column or fighter profile one Window or a door.

Es ist bekannt, Profilstoßverbinder mit einer das Profil hinterhakenden Verbindungsseite so auszubilden, daß der Stoßverbinder an seiner Verbindungsseite in das Profil eingeklipst, eingedreht oder eingehängt werden kann. In dieser Weise wird der Stoßverbinder am Profil angeschlossen und vorfixiert ohne daß er von der Profilstirnseite her aufgeschoben werden muß.It is known to use profile butt connectors with a profile trailing hook side so that the butt connector clipped into the profile on its connection side, can be screwed or hung. In this way the butt connector connected to the profile and pre-fixed without that it has to be pushed open from the front of the profile.

Bei allen derartigen Stoßverbindern zum Einklipsen, Eindrehen oder Einhängen in das Profil erfolgt die endgültige Fixierung mit Hilfe von Schrauben, die so in den Stoßverbinder eingeschraubt werden, daß eine Gegenkraft erzeugt und dadurch ein Formschluß bewirkt wird. Dadurch wird die Hinterhakung gesichert und wird gleichzeitig ein axiales Verschieben in Profillängsrichtung verhindert.With all such butt connectors to clip in, screw in or hanging in the profile is the final fixation with the help of screws so in the butt connector be screwed in that creates a counterforce and thereby a positive connection is effected. This will secure the rear hook and at the same time there is an axial displacement in the longitudinal direction of the profile prevented.

Die feste endgültige Fixierung des zu verbindenden Profilteils erfolgt über das Einbringen von Stiften oder Schrauben in das zu verbindende Profilteil und den Stoßverbinder. Die Abmessungen sind dabei so gewählt, daß die beiden Profile dadurch mit mechanischer Spannung gegeneinander gezogen sind.The permanent final fixation of the profile part to be connected is done by inserting pins or screws into the profile part to be connected and the butt connector. The dimensions are chosen so that the two profiles are pulled against each other with mechanical tension.

An den Stellen, an denen der Stoßverbinder innen an der Innenseite der Hohlkammer des zu verbindenden Profils anliegt, erfolgt in der Regel eine Verklebung.Where the butt connector is on the inside of the Lies inside the hollow chamber of the profile to be connected, there is usually an adhesive bond.

Die bekannten Profilstoßverbinder der oben beschriebenen Art haben den Nachteil, daß sie angeschraubt, das heißt mit Schrauben am Profil festgelegt werden müssen, und eine Positionierung ohne Referenzmarkierung erfolgt.The known profile butt connector described above Art have the disadvantage that they are screwed, that is with Screws must be fixed to the profile, and positioning without reference marking.

Die der Erfindung zugrunde liegende Aufgabe besteht daher darin, einen Profilstoßverbinder der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, bei dem ein Verschrauben nicht mehr notwendig ist.The object underlying the invention is therefore in a profile butt connector of the type mentioned create where screwing is no longer necessary.

Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung durch die Ausbildung gelöst, die im Patentanspruch 1 angegeben ist.This object is achieved according to the invention through training solved, which is specified in claim 1.

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Profilstoßverbinder wird durch das Federelement eine selbsttätige Fixierung am Profil sichergestellt, so daß eine Verschraubung nicht mehr nötig ist, und wird durch das im Profil vorgesehene Loch, in das der Stift eingreift, eine genaue Positionierung erreicht. Da die Bearbeitung von Profilen zunehmend in Profilbearbeitungszentren erfolgt, lassen sich die notwendigen Löcher sehr exakt und nahezu ohne zusätzlichen Aufwand einbringen, was eine sehr genaue Positionierung des Stoßverbinders erlaubt. Hierdurch kann insbesondere eine maschinelle Positionierung zur automatischen Fertigung beispielsweise von Fenster- oder Türrahmen erreicht werden.In the profile butt connector according to the invention the spring element ensures an automatic fixation to the profile, so that a screw connection is no longer necessary, and through the hole provided in the profile, into which the pin intervenes, a precise positioning is achieved. Because the editing of profiles increasingly takes place in profile machining centers, the necessary holes can be made very precisely and almost without additional effort, which is a very precise positioning of the butt connector allowed. This can in particular machine positioning for automatic production for example, from window or door frames.

Besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsformen des erfindungsgemäßen Profilstoßverbinders sind Gegenstand der Patentansprüche 2 bis 5.Particularly preferred embodiments of the invention Profile butt connectors are the subject of claims 2 until 5.

Im Folgenden werden anhand der zugehörigen Zeichnungen besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele des erfindungsgemäßen Profilstoßverbinders näher beschrieben.Below are special with the help of the accompanying drawings preferred embodiments of the invention Profile butt connector described in more detail.

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  • Figur 1 in einer Schnittansicht zwei Ausführungsbeispiele des erfindungsgemäßen Profilstoßverbinders im am Profil montierten Zustand und
  • Figur 2 in einer Figur 1 entsprechenden Ansicht ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Profilstoßverbinders im am Profil montierten Zustand.
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  • Figure 1 in a sectional view two embodiments of the profile butt connector according to the invention in the state mounted on the profile and
  • Figure 2 in a view corresponding to Figure 1, another embodiment of the profile butt connector according to the invention in the mounted state on the profile.

    • In den Figuren 1 und 2 ist jeweils ein Profil beispielsweise ein Fenster- oder Türsprossenprofil 1 dargestellt, an dem Profilstoßverbinder 2 zum Verbinden mit einem weiteren Profilteil beispielsweise einem Sprossen-, Stützen- oder Kämpferprofil angebracht sind.In Figures 1 and 2 is a profile, for example a window or door rung profile 1 shown on the Profile butt connector 2 for connecting to another profile part for example a rung, column or fighter profile are attached.

    Wie es in der Zeichnung im Einzelnen dargestellt ist, ist der Profilstoßverbinder 2 an einer Anschlußseite so ausgebildet, daß er das Profil 1 hinterhakt. Diese Anschlußseite kann seitlich am Stoßverbinder 2, wie es bei den Ausführungsbeispielen an der linken Seite in den Figuren 1 und 2 der Fall ist, oder an dessen Stirnseite vorgesehen sein, wie es bei den Stoßverbindern 2 der Fall, die an der rechten Seite in den Figuren 1 und 2 angeordnet sind.As it is shown in detail in the drawing the profile butt connector 2 is formed on a connection side so that he hooks profile 1. This connection side can on the side of the butt connector 2, as in the exemplary embodiments on the left in Figures 1 and 2 is the case or be provided on the end face, as is the case with the butt connectors 2 the case on the right in the figures 1 and 2 are arranged.

    An der Stirnseite der Stoßverbinder 2 ist ein Stift 3 vorgesehen, der in Richtung auf das Profil 1 vorsteht und in ein Loch 4 im Profil 1 eingreift. Dieser Stift 3 kann eine Stiftspitze mit verringertem Durchmesser oder eine konisch zulaufende Spitze aufweisen. A pin 3 is provided on the end face of the butt connector 2, which protrudes towards profile 1 and into one Hole 4 in profile 1 engages. This pen 3 can be a pen tip with a reduced diameter or a tapered Have tip.

    Der Stoßverbinder 2 ist über ein Federelement 5, 6 in Richtung auf die Verhakungsposition zwischen dem Stoßverbinder 2 und dem Profil 1 federbeaufschlagt.The butt connector 2 is a spring element 5, 6 in Direction to the hooking position between the butt connector 2 and the profile 1 spring loaded.

    Bei dem linken, in Figur 1 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel des Stoßverbinders 2 ist im Stoßverbinder 2 eine Feder, beispielsweise eine Schraubenfeder 5 angeordnet, die den Stift 3 im Stoßverbinder 2 federnd hält.In the left embodiment shown in Figure 1 the butt connector 2 is a spring in the butt connector 2, for example, a coil spring 5 arranged the pin 3 resiliently holds in the butt connector 2.

    Bei den beiden Ausführungsbeispielen in Figur 2 ist der Stift 3 fest im Stoßverbinder 2 angeordnet und ist auf dem vorstehenden Teil des Stiftes 3 ein Federelement 6 angeordnet, das bei dem dargestellten Beispiel aus einer O-Ringdichtung, aus einem federelastischen Material, beispielsweise aus Gummi, besteht. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel kann der Stift 3 fest in den Verbinder 2 eingesetzt oder in einem Stück damit ausgebildet sein.In the two exemplary embodiments in FIG Pin 3 is fixed in the butt connector 2 and is on the above Part of the pin 3, a spring element 6 arranged, the in the example shown, from an O-ring seal a resilient material, for example rubber. In this embodiment, the pin 3 can be fixed in the connector 2 used or formed in one piece with it his.

    Bei der Ausbildung des Federelements 6 in Form einer O-Ringdichtung ergibt sich der weitere Vorteil, daß das Loch 4 zusätzlich abgedichtet werden kann und dadurch ein Eindringen von Wasser in die Hohlkammer des Profils 1 vermieden werden kann.When designing the spring element 6 in the form of an O-ring seal there is the further advantage that the hole 4th can also be sealed and thereby penetration of water in the hollow chamber of the profile 1 can be avoided can.

    Das in Figur 2 links angeordnete Ausführungsbeispiel des Stoßverbinders 2 entspricht dem in Figur 1 rechts angeordneten Stoßverbinder und weist gleichfalls eine O-Ringdichtung 6 auf, die das vordere Ende des Stiftes 3 umgibt.The embodiment shown on the left in FIG Butt connector 2 corresponds to that arranged on the right in FIG. 1 Butt connector and also has an O-ring seal 6, which surrounds the front end of the pin 3.

    Das in Figur 2 rechts dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel des Stoßverbinders 2 ist mit dem in Figur 1 unten dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel identisch.The embodiment shown on the right in Figure 2 Butt connector 2 is with that shown in Figure 1 below Embodiment identical.

    Die Montage der oben beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele des erfindungsgemäßen Stoßverbinders 2 erfolgt dadurch, daß diese durch Einklipsen, Einhängen oder Eindrehen am Profil 1 angebracht werden, wobei gleichzeitig der Stift 3 in das an einer genau positionierten Stelle im Profil vorher vorgesehene Loch eingreift und die Hinterhakungsposition durch das jeweilige Federelement 5, 6 gesichert wird. Dabei ist durch den Eingriff des Stiftes 3 in das Loch 4 gleichzeitig eine exakte Referenzpositionierung sichergestellt.The assembly of the exemplary embodiments described above of the butt connector 2 according to the invention takes place in that by clipping, hanging or screwing in on the profile 1 be attached, at the same time the pin 3 in the one precisely positioned position in the profile previously provided Engages hole and the hooking position through the respective Spring element 5, 6 is secured. It is through the intervention the pin 3 in the hole 4 at the same time an exact reference positioning ensured.

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    Profilstoßverbinder, insbesondere für Fenster- oder Türrahmen zum Einklipsen, Eindrehen oder Einhängen in ein Profil mit einer das Profil hinterhakenden Verbindungsseite, gekennzeichnet durch einen an der Stirnseite in Richtung auf das Profil (1) vorstehenden und in ein Loch (4) im Profil eingreifenden Stift (3) und ein Federelement (5, 6), das den Verbinder (2) in Richtung auf die Verhakungsposition zwischen dem Verbinder (2) und dem Profil (1) federbeaufschlagt.Profile butt connector, in particular for window or door frames for clipping, screwing in or hanging in a profile with a connection side hooking behind the profile, characterized by a pin projecting on the front side in the direction of the profile (1) and engaging in a hole (4) in the profile (3) and a spring element (5, 6) which spring-loads the connector (2) in the direction of the hooking position between the connector (2) and the profile (1). Profilstoßverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Stift (3) fest am Verbinder (2) angeordnet ist und das Federelement (6) auf dem vorstehenden Teil des Stiftes (2) sitzt.Profile butt connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the pin (3) is fixedly arranged on the connector (2) and the spring element (6) sits on the projecting part of the pin (2). Profilstoßverbinder nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Federelement (5, 6) eine O-Ringdichtung aus einem federelastischen Material ist.Profile butt connector according to claim 2, characterized in that the spring element (5, 6) is an O-ring seal made of a resilient material. Profilstoßverbinder nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das federelastische Material Gummi ist.Profile butt connector according to claim 3, characterized in that the resilient material is rubber. Profilstoßverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Stift (3) gegen das Federelement (5) federnd in den Verbinder (2) eingesetzt ist.Profile butt connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the pin (3) is resiliently inserted into the connector (2) against the spring element (5).
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