EP1410370A2

EP1410370A2 - Frame panel system for suspending panels in rooms

Info

Publication number: EP1410370A2
Application number: EP01978204A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Friedhelm Lenz
Original assignee: LENZ GmbH
Current assignee: LENZ GmbH
Priority date: 2000-10-05
Filing date: 2001-10-05
Publication date: 2004-04-21
Also published as: WO2002029766A2; DE10194239D2; AU2002210377A1; US20040064985A1; CA2356811A1; WO2002029766A3; AT4650U1

Abstract

The invention relates to a frame panel system (1) for suspending sliding panels that comprise a frame (8) and a fabric covering (6) or a board (6'). The panels can be freely displaced with respect to one another in parallel, thereby producing color effects or optical effects. The panels are movably received in a guide rail (2) by means of a special fixture (3). The inventive system is mainly used for window decorations, blackout panels and sun protection devices, as well as for room dividers and sliding elements for paneling shelves, wardrobes, cupboards or niches.

Description

FRAME PANEL SYSTEM FOR HANGING PANELS IN ROOMS

The present invention is concerned with a frame panel system for hanging panels in rooms, in particular with the corresponding frames of the panels and the suspension.

In the prior art, such systems are known from the publication G 90 05 068.1. This publication shows a poster holder with a base plate and a circumferential frame, which has at least one elastic retaining clip, the base plate reaching over the edge of the frame and the frame having a clamping device which is stationary with respect to the base plate and on which the retaining clip provided with at least one spring leg is pre-tensioned in this way is that the spring leg is constantly pressed against the base plate. The result of this is that the poster holder consists of a base plate and a frame which surrounds the base plate, spring legs with retaining clips being provided in the frame, which ensures the pre-tensioning of the poster to be clamped. The spring leg has claws and tongues with sharp-edged, tapered ends that pierce the poster to hold the edges of the poster. The pretension for the poster is thus brought about by the interaction of the spring leg with the holding clip in the frame of the poster holder. A base plate is also provided, on which the poster comes to rest, in order not to form waves or folds. The clamping device located in the frame has a sufficiently complicated structure and, of course, thereby causes relatively high manufacturing costs. Furthermore, this poster holder is only intended for paper posters, since the pointed claws of the tensioning device cannot be held in a woven fabric. There is nothing to be found in this publication regarding the movability of the posters. Overall, the poster holder created according to this publication is relatively complex to manufacture and technically complicated, so that fabric walls of several square meters cannot be produced using this method using such a construction.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a frame panel system which is displaceable in rooms and which is simple in construction and inexpensive to manufacture.

This object is achieved with the features of the main claim. Further features essential to the invention can be found in the subclaims. The frame panel system spaces according to the invention consists of at least one holder which is fastened to a frame, the holder being slidably mounted in at least one rail and the frame having a cross-sectional profile which on the one hand has an angle piece at the ends of the individual sides of the panel and on the other hand a tensioning material and / or receives a plate in a groove provided for this purpose.

It is advantageous to form the elbow from a solid material, the external dimensions being the internal dimensions of the cross-sectional profile. It is also advantageous to glue one leg in the frame cross-sectional profile and screw the other leg of the angle piece with a screw provided for this purpose. For this purpose, the end of the frame profile has a hole which lies exactly above a threaded hole in the other leg of the angle piece in the pushed-together state.

In order to be able to attach the panels according to the invention to inclined walls with a certain inclination, it is advantageous to arrange at least one guide rail on two sides at the top and bottom of the panels, in which the mounting of the panels can slide.

Furthermore, it is advantageous, in the frame panel system according to the invention for suspending and moving panels, that the profile strips of the frame of the panels are cut at their ends for fermentation. The frame has on its outer edges a groove formed by a bracket into which the edges of a provided Tensioning material or a suitable plate. It is advantageous if a fleece band is applied to one side of the frame, into which the barbs of a hook band can engage.

The frame for the covering is advantageously made of wood, plastic or metal.

Advantageously for the manufacture of the frame of a panel according to the invention, newly developed profile strips are used which are hollow on the inside, so that a suitable angle piece can be inserted into the hollow body. For a rectangular frame, the elbows are rectangular.

At least one holder, which can be designed differently, is advantageously fastened to at least one side of the clamping frame. It is particularly advantageous if a cylindrical head, which has at least one plastic covering, is arranged on the holder of the panel frame at one end. The diameter of the cylindrical head depends on the mounting location of the brackets, i.e. whether the bracket is attached to the upper side of the panels or to the lower side of the panels. A chamfer at the lower edge of the cylindrical screw head is important for the pressure distribution on the cylindrical head in the guide groove of the guide rails.

Another advantageous embodiment of the holder is characterized in that this holder has a rolling mechanism instead of the cylindrical screw head has at least two rollers that slide or roll in a guide rail.

It is advantageous to remove the guide rails from commercially available goods, the guide rails being able to assume any cross-sectional profile, e.g. round or rectangular. The holder is advantageously fastened at one end to one side of the frame by means of a screw connection. The screw is guided in a housing through a sleeve that can be moved laterally with an adjusting screw within the bracket housing. This ensures that the panels to be moved are adjusted within certain limits, which is conducive to vertical alignment and ease of movement.

In the following the invention will be described in more detail with reference to drawings. It shows

Figure 1 shows the frame panel system according to the invention with two guide rails (2, 2) a bracket (3) and the panels (4) to be moved in a perspective view.

Fig. 2 shows the cross section of a frame profile strip according to the invention (7);

Figure 3a shows the side view of an elbow (10), in which the legs (11, 11 ^y ) are perpendicular to each other. Fig. 3b is a side view of another

Embodiment of the elbow (10 ^λ );

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a corner connection of the frame (8) with an angle piece (10) made of solid material.

Fig. 5a shows the cross section of two parallel guide rails (2, 2 ^λ );

5b shows the cross section of a guide rail (18 ^x ) with a round cross-sectional profile and rectangular guide grooves (44, 44, 44 ^{, λ} );

Fig. 6a is a sectional view of the bracket (3) mounted on one side of the panel frame (8);

Fig. 6b shows another embodiment of the bracket (3 ^λ ), mounted on one side of the panel frame (8);

7 shows a schematic side view of a panel according to the invention, the panel frame (8) of which is arranged on an inclined wall (45) in two running rails (2, 2);

8a shows the top view in a schematic representation of the panel frame (8), on the sides (50, 50 ^x ) of which magnets (49, 49) are fastened;

Fig. 8b the front view in a schematic representation of the

Panel frame (8) with two magnets (49, 49 ^Λ ) with a magnetic material a magnetic Form a connection.

1 shows a perspective illustration of the frame panel system 1. The commercially available guide rails (2, 2 ^λ ) are usually fastened to the ceiling of a room with appropriate screw connections, depending on the required quantity, which are not explained in more detail here. Of course, the rails can also be attached to the wall with angle brackets or brackets, which does not require any further explanation. The hollow guide rails (2, 2 ^λ ) are naturally parallel to each other. Depending on requirements, however, several guide rails can be arranged next to one another, so that in principle a multiplicity of parallel guide rails lie next to one another. This allows a large number of different panels to be hung in the room and thus shifted relative to one another. The guide rails 2, ^2λ have a slot 5 on the underside, into which a so-called bearing block 23 of the holder 3 projects, so that the bearing block 23 is guided through the edges of the slot 5. The rollers 21, 21 ^{v of} the holder move on the inner surface of the bends 28 of the guide rail 2. The holder 3 establishes the connection between the guide rail 2 and the frame 8 of the panels 4 to be moved. The bracket 3 is described in more detail below. The bearing block 23 is attached to the housing at one end of the bracket 3. The other end of the holder 3 is detachably connected to the frame 8 of the panels 4. The number of brackets 3 on the frame depends on the size of the frame or the weight of the entire panels 4. As a result of In addition to several guide rails 2, 2, it is easily possible to move a plurality of panels 4 into one another.

2 shows the cross section of a profiled strip 7 according to the invention. The profile strip, the material of which is preferably made of aluminum, is an elongated hollow rod with three sides arranged at right angles to one another and a curved side 29 which, in addition to a certain stabilization, also serves to make the profile strip look more elegant. The profile bar 7 has a pin 30 inside, which projects at right angles into the interior of the profile bar. A pin is formed in the interior of the profile strip by the pin 30, into which an elbow 10, 10 ^λ is inserted with a precise fit. A bracket 13 extends over one side of the hollow profile and forms a U-groove 16 with a side surface of the profile strip 7. In this exemplary embodiment, the inner surfaces of the U-groove 16 are equipped with sawtooth-like profiles which largely prevent the inserted tensioning material 6 and / or a plate 6 ^{λ of} any material from slipping. One inner surface of the groove 16 is completely or partially covered with a fleece band 31. The loop tape 31 is in the present

Embodiment wider than the depth of the U-groove 16, so that the loop tape 31 serves as a holding surface of the frame 8 on the entire side surface. The insertion of the edge of the tension material 6 into the groove 16 has the decisive advantage that it gives the entire panels 4 a complete picture, because the edges of the tension materials 6 are not visible. In addition to the tension material 6 can be used simultaneously or individually a plate 6 ^Λ inserted into the groove 16, which is made of acrylic glass or plywood, for example.

3a shows the side view of an angle piece 10 made of solid material. The angle piece 10 has two legs 11, IX arranged at right angles to one another, the surface of which is smooth. The legs 11, IX made of solid material preferably enclose an angle α of 90 °, one of the legs 11 has a threaded bore 36 at a certain point, which is in engagement with a screw, not shown here. The cross section of the legs 11, 11 ^λ depends on the cross section of the frame profile 7, ie if the receiving part of the frame profile 7 is rectangular, the cross section of the legs 11, 11 ^{λ must} also be rectangular.

In Fig. 3b a further embodiment of the angle piece 10 ^y shown in the side view. This angle piece 10 also has two legs 11, IX arranged at right angles to one another, the surface of which is smooth on the inside and the textured surface is opposite a structured surface which on the one hand contributes to the stability of the angle profile and on the other hand offers various fastening options for the profile strips 7, to lead 7 ^Λ at their joints clean together.

4 shows an exploded perspective view of the corner connection of the frame. The ends of two Profile strips 7, 7 ^X are cut for fermentation, ie at an angle of 45 ° to the longitudinal axis of the profile strip 7, 7 ^Λ . As has already been mentioned above, a leg 11 of an angle piece 10 is inserted and fastened in a precise manner into the rectangular hollow body of the profiled strip 7, 7 ^V. The attachment of this one leg, which points downwards in this illustration, is produced by gluing. The other right-angled leg IX of the elbow 10 is pushed into the other end of the adjacent profile bar 7 until the fermentation cuts of the ends of the profile bar 7, 7 ^λ lie ^against each other. The leg 11 ^{λ of} the elbow 10 has a threaded bore 36 at a certain point, which is in engagement with a screw thread 37. The leg IX is inserted into the profile strip 7 ^λ so that the bore 38 at the end of the profile strip 7 is congruent with the threaded bore 36. A screw 37 or the threaded bolt 33 of the holder 3 passes through the recess 38 and is screwed into the threaded bore 36. The shape of the screw 37 is arbitrary, in particular the head of this screw 37.

In Fig. 5a, the cross section of a profile strip with two guide rails 2, 2 ^V is shown schematically. The guide rails 2, 2 ^λ have a slot 5, 5 ^λ on the underside into which a bearing block 23 of the holder 3, not shown here, engages. Between the two guide rails 2, 2 ^λ there are two webs 19, 19 which are arranged at right angles to the broad side of the guide rails 2, 2 ^λ . These webs 19, 19 ^Λ serve on the one hand for the stability of the guide rails against torsion and on the other hand offer the Possibility of absorbing the pressure of a screw connection in order to avoid bending the guide rails.

5b shows a further exemplary embodiment of a conventional guide rail 18. The cross section of this guide ^rail 18 ^λ is essentially round and has elongated grooves 44, 4 ^Λ , 44 ^λΛ on the surface in which roller bearings or other sliding elements are guided.

6a shows a sectional view of the holder 3. The holder 3 consists of a housing 24, which in this embodiment represents a cylinder open at the bottom. The closed part of the cylinder has a threaded bore 32 into which a threaded pin 33 engages, which is firmly connected to the bearing block 23. An axis 22 leads through the bearing block 23 and receives two rollers 21, 21 at its ends. In the lower part of the cylindrical housing 24 there is a sleeve 26 which has a wide groove 34 on its jacket. The groove 34 is connected to an adjusting screw 27, which serves to adjust the panels 4. A screw 25 is guided through the bore of the sleeve 26, the thread of which is in engagement with a threaded bore in the frame 8. In order to give the housing a secure hold on the frame 8 of the panels 4, there is a disk 35 at the lower end of the housing 24, which surrounds the housing 24 with a precise fit.

6b shows a further exemplary embodiment of the holder 3. In order to avoid repetitions, only the differences of this holder 3 ^λ compared to the holder 3 are explained in more detail. At the top of the housing 24 is in the Threaded bore 32, a threaded pin 33 is screwed in, at one end of which a cylindrical screw head 40 is arranged. The cylindrical screw head 40 has an Allen key 43 on its top, into which a suitable Allen key is inserted to adjust the holder 3. In order to evenly distribute the pressure conditions within the guide groove on the cylindrical screw button 40 and to improve the slidability of the cylindrical screw head 40, the cylindrical screw head 40 has a chamfer 42 at the end inclined towards the threaded pin 33, the angle of which is approximately 45 °. The cylindrical screw head is covered with a suitable plastic if the remaining screw is made of a metal. In certain applications, a plastic screw is sufficient. To the side of the threaded bore 32, a further threaded bore is arranged in the housing 24, into which a locking screw, preferably a grub screw, is screwed in and the threaded pin 33 is locked.

7 shows a side view of the panel frame 8 on an inclined wall 45. Special brackets 46 are fastened to the inclined wall 45, which are in engagement with a groove of the conventional round guide rail 18 and thus hold the guide rail in position. On the upper side 39 of the frame 8, two round guide rails 18 ^λ are fastened in parallel to one another on an angle bracket 47. The angle bracket 47 is in turn attached to the wall 45 by suitable means. The cylindrical screw head 40 protrudes into the groove 44 ^{λ of} the round guide rail 18 and is guided on the contact surfaces of the groove 44. The bracket 24 is as described above, attached to one side 39 of the panels 4 of the frame 8. On the lower side 39 ^{λ of} the frame 8 of the panels, an identical holder 3 is attached as on the upper side 39, only with the difference that the cylindrical screw head 40 ^{Λ has} a smaller diameter than the cylindrical screw head 40 in the upper groove 44 ^x . The brackets 46, 47 shown here represent only exemplary embodiments of an advantageous mounting of the guide rails 18, 18 ^λ .

8a shows the schematic plan view of a panel 4, which is arranged between two brackets (48, 48 ^λ ) or supports. Such embodiments occur with special shapes of the panel surface, for. B. triangles or other polygons. Magnetic brackets with magnets 49.49 ^λ are arranged on the sides of the panel frame 8 and fastened by suitable means by screwing or gluing. To establish a magnetic connection, a ferromagnetic material 51, 51 ^λ is required, which is attached to the brackets 48, 48. In the present exemplary embodiment, the ferromagnetic material is an angle 51, 51 made of iron. The arrangement of magnet and ferromagnetic material can also be reversed, e.g. B. that the magnet is attached to the bracket 48 and the magnetic material on the panel frame 8.

FIG. 8b shows the schematic front view of the panels 4 shown in FIG. 8a. The panel frame 8 is rectangular at the upper end and runs at an acute angle at the lower end. The number of magnetic brackets 49 depends on the size and shape of the panels 4. By using the framed sliding panels 4 or sliding elements according to the invention, neither cables nor push rods are required. The framed panels 4 can be easily moved against each other or next to each other, so that they can be used both as a screen and as a room divider and sliding elements in front of shelves, cupboards or niches. Various fabrics or materials with any colors and patterns can be applied for the tensioning material 6 or the 6 ^λ plates, so that the sliding tensioning panels offer perfect design options, both optically and practically. Since the rail system can be expanded to several rails, the

Variations increased arbitrarily, which comes into play especially with different colors or patterns. Similar to picture frames, the color design of the room construction is unlimited, which means that optical effects can be achieved that range from contrast to tone on tone and allow a subtly cool, sober design or a rustic, colorful look. The area of application is preferably in lounges, offices or also practice or hospital rooms, conference rooms and in individual living areas, especially with large glass fronts.

Claims

PATENT CLAIMS

1. frame panel system in rooms with at least one posture (3) on a frame (8), the holder (3) being slidably mounted in at least one rail (2) and the frame (8) having a cross-sectional profile (7), which on the one hand receives an angle piece (10, 10 ^x ) and on the other hand receives a tensioning material (6) and / or a plate (6 ^λ ).

2. Frame panel system according to claim 1, so that the angle piece (10, 10) in a leg (11, IX) has a threaded bore (36) which receives a threaded pin (33).

3. Frame panel system according to claim 1 and 2, so that the frame (8) has at least one hole (38) through which the threaded pin (33) protrudes.

4. frame panel system according to claim 1, characterized in that the rails (2, 2) on two sides (39, 39 ^λ ) of the frame (8) are arranged.

5. Frame panel system according to claim 1, that the profile strips (7, l) of the frame (8) are cut at their ends (9) for fermentation and are joined together by means of an angle profile (10).

6. frame panel system according to claim 1, characterized in that the profile strips (7, 7 ^X ) of the panels are made of wood, plastic or metal.

7. frame panel system according to claim 1, characterized in that the corner connections of the frame of the panels by pushing the angle pieces (10, 10 ^λ ) into the profile strips (7, 7 ^λ ) are made.

8. frame panel system according to claim 1, characterized in that the profile strip (7, 7 ^X ) of the frame (8) on the side with the tension material (6) to be occupied (12) has a bracket (13), the inner surfaces (14th , 15) preferably have a sawtooth profile (15).

9. frame panel system according to claim 1 and 8, characterized in that the bracket (13) together with the adhesive surface (12) of the frame (8) forms a groove (16) into which the edges (17) of the tension material (6) are introduced.

10. Frame panel system according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that the housing (24) of the holder (3) has at one end a threaded bore (32) into which a threaded pin (33) engages with a cylindrical screw head (40), the cylindrical screw head having a chamfer (42) having.

11. Frame panel system according to one of the preceding

Claims, characterized in that a threaded pin (33) engages in the threaded bore (32) in the housing (24), the head (40 ^x ) of which has approximately the same diameter as the thread (33 ^λ ).

12. Frame panel system according to claim 10, so that the chamfer (42) is preferably 45 °.

13. Frame panel system according to claim 10, characterized in that the threaded pin (33, 33 ^λ ) is locked with a second locking screw (41).

14. Frame panel system according to claim 10, characterized in that the cylindrical screw head (40, 40 ^Λ ) has at least one plastic covering.

15. Frame panel system according to claim 10, characterized in that the threaded pin (33, 33 ^v ) and the cylindrical screw head (40, 40) Is plastic.

16. Frame panel system according to claim 10, so that the screw head (40) has an I bus recess (43).

17. Frame panel system according to claim 1, characterized in that the elongate holder (3) has at one end at least one roller (21, 21 ^λ ) and at its other end a screw connection for attachment to the frame (8).

18. Frame panel system according to claim 17, characterized in that two rollers (21, 21 ^Λ ) are connected by an axis (22) which is mounted in a bearing block (23).

19. Frame panel system according to claim 17, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that the bearing block (23) on / in

> the housing (24) of the bracket (3) is attached.

20. Frame panel system according to claim 17, so that the screw (25) of the screw connection of the holder (3) is guided through a sleeve (26) which is adjustable by means of an adjusting screw (27).

21. Frame panel system according to claim 20, characterized in that the adjusting screw (27) is a grub screw.

22. Frame panel system according to one of the preceding

Claims characterized in that the threaded bore (36) m one leg (11) of the angle piece (10, 10 ^x ) receives a screw (37) or a threaded pin (33) of the holder (3).

23. Frame panel system according to claim 1, dadurchg ek indicates that a magnet (49, 49) and / or a ferromagnetic material (51, 51 ^v ) is arranged on at least one side of the panel frame (8).

24. Frame panel system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one magnet (49, 49 ^Λ ) with a ferromagnetic material (51, 51 ^λ ) enters into a magnetic connection.

25. Frame panel system according to one of the preceding claims, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that the panels (4) are arranged in front of shelves, barriers or niches.

26. Frame panel system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the different clamping materials (6) are fastened to the frame (8) with fastening means which are arranged on the one hand on the frame (8) and on the other hand on the clamping material (6).

7. Frame panel system according to claim 26, that the fastening means is a Velcro fastener and / or a zip fastener.