EP1582643A2 - Mullion-Transom system with less visible supports - Google Patents

Abstract

The system comprises a supporting structure including mullions (1) and transoms (4). Pressure strips (2) are connected by especially thin securing elements (3) to the supporting structure. To receive the weight of plates (G), supports are attached to the transoms.

Description

The invention relates to a mullion and transom system with a small view width.

Post-and-beam systems are used to construct buildings used in which glass or other plates used become. Examples are shop windows, glass or disguised ones Facades, conservatories and similar uses. Basically, these mullion-transom systems have one Support structure on the elements in the vertical direction (Posts) and elements in horizontal direction (bars) includes. This support structure can for example be made of a steel profile.

By means of horizontal or vertical pressure strips designated profiles are glass plates to the Support structure pressed or in a predetermined Held position. Between the pressure bars and the Glass plates on the one hand and between the glass plates and the posts or bars (hereinafter referred to as supporting elements On the other hand, seals are provided which Among other things, a direct contact of the glass with the prevent metallic construction elements.

To the required surface compressive forces for holding the To get glass plates, the pressure bars are through Screws connected to the support elements. Because also in In this case, a direct contact between the glass and the metallic material of the screw is to be prevented need these screws with a sheath out of one suitable material, for example with a plastic be coated. For reasons of strength, these must Screws have a predetermined minimum diameter.

Due to the construction of such a post and rail system, the one final assembly of the individual Elements only at the construction site allows, there is one Variety of steps required.

Due to this minimum diameter of the screws, the Width of the protective casing and the dimensions of the necessary seals result in minimum widths for the Print bars, which are called the view width. These view widths can be used in mullion and transom systems according to the prior art for reasons of strength not be further reduced what the architectural Restricting design possibilities unfavorably.

In DE 43 32 406 A1, for example, a post and beam system disclosed in which between support elements and the pressure bars existing dividers both as Protective coating as well as in connection with a screw serve as a connecting element. Also in this example according to the prior art are predetermined Minimum diameter for the screws and therefore also Minimum widths required for the dividers.

It is the object of the invention a slender mullion and transom system for a building with a supporting structure to provide that has a narrow face width, and where the support structure is suitable, plates take.

An advantageous aspect of the invention is that this post-and-beam system on the job site easier and thus can be mounted more cheaply.

The object of the invention is achieved by a mullion and transom system solved according to claim 1 or according to claim 2.

Vertikale Pfosten bilden gemeinsam mit horizontalen Riegeln eine Tragkonstruktion. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung, die besonders für den Einsatz im Dachbereich geeignet ist, sind die Pfosten nicht vertikal angeordnet, sondern geneigt. Die Neigung kann dem Gefälle eines Daches angepasst sein.

A post-and-rail system according to the invention for constructing a building is constructed as follows:

Vertical posts together with horizontal transoms form a supporting structure. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, which is particularly suitable for use in the roof area, the posts are not arranged vertically, but inclined. The slope can be adapted to the slope of a roof.

These support elements are preferably made of a metallic Material such as steel pipes, profiles or Aluminum profiles produced, but according to the structural requirements also suitable non-metallic Materials such as multiple compound glass can be used. For example, in one preferred embodiment of the invention Triple compound glass manufactured glass swords used.

Vertical or horizontal pressure bars are through Fasteners so connected to the support elements, that in between the plates are held. The Fasteners have a small thickness are essentially rectangular in shape and are in the range of provided in the support members openings with these connected. The weight forces of the plates are from received at least one support, which is the lower Front side of the plates stored.

According to the invention, a fastening element is made in one piece made of a metal plate. This allows for a thin Execution of the fastener over its entire Surface, so that the fastener substantially as two-dimensional element can be considered. By the used material is also sufficient Strength for the intended use namely the secure attachment of pressure bars and holding of Panels at the vertical posts and horizontal Lock trained support structure ensured.

For this purpose, the vertical fasteners by a a recess hook-shaped Connecting portion on, in the assembled state with a wall of a post positively engages can be brought. The strength of the fastener is maximum 1mm.

The horizontal fasteners have a connection portion provided with a hole. In the assembled state, the hole is engageable by a bolt with a wall of the bolt. The axis of the hole is normal to the fastener. Fasteners with connecting portions formed in this way are not limited to the range of horizontal bars, but for example, also in sloping roof posts or trained in glass swords post used.
In the following, the side facing the support elements of the elements described in each case as the inside and the pressure bars facing side is referred to as the outside.

The fasteners according to the invention are therefore Extremely simply designed, as for example simply by punching as a two-dimensional component are executable.

In addition, the proposed attachment allows the vertical fasteners by means of positive Connection possible manufacturing inaccuracies, the however, do not affect the function of the components.

It is also with the horizontal fasteners possible, this by means of a guided through the hole Bolt form-fitting with the wall of the bolt into engagement bring to. There are only the hole in the Connecting portion of the fastener and the To manufacture bolts with greater accuracy.

To create a preload, the spring force of Seals used, on the one hand between the Pressure strips and the outside of the plate and on the other between the support elements and the inside of the plate are provided. In the event that more than one plate is provided, the plates are mutually by Spacers are kept at a distance, with the seals corresponding to the outside of the outermost plate and the inside of the innermost plate are provided. In a preferred embodiment of the invention exist the panels of double glazing, the Spacer in the form of the edge bond of the two Glass panes is executed.

Since the plates according to the invention by the pressure bars and the preload force of the seals only prevented be moving in a horizontal direction, the big weight forces of the plates get through at least one support of a material higher Strength added. Preferably, these supports are with a protective layer coated to make a direct contact between the plate and the bearing material too prevent. In a preferred embodiment the supports of a manganese steel and the protective layer is made of a plastic. In the preferred Embodiment are the supports with a rectangular shape plate-like. But it is also possible, the supports with an L, T, C, or H-shaped Cross section in such a way that the supports the upper or upper and lower edge area of the plate overtop.

For receiving the connecting elements have the Support elements provided at regular intervals Openings, these openings in a preferred Embodiment designed as slots. In In another preferred embodiment, the Openings as recesses in a middle glass post formed, wherein the vertical edge of the opening through adjacent provided glass post is formed.

In a preferred embodiment, the vertical Fasteners at its inner end on the Bottom of a recess, which serves with the Post wall below the respective opening to engage come so as to form-fit the fastener with the To connect posts. The recess is preferred rectangular, but it can, for example, too trapezoidal, or in the lower area trapezoidal and im upper area should be rectangular to hanging of the fastener on the post wall to facilitate. But it is also possible, the fasteners by means a screw, a welded joint or a Combination of screw and welded connection with the To connect posts.

The horizontal fasteners are preferred by a screw connected to the bars. The Connection between the horizontal fasteners and the bars may alternatively be used as a welded joint or be performed as an adhesive bond.

To connect to the pressure bars are on the outside from both horizontal and vertical Fasteners fitted fitting elements, these are preferably designed in a cylindrical shape. each This fitting is fitted with a groove in the pressure bar Engaging, wherein the shape of the groove of the shape of the fitting element equivalent. To a shift of the fitting elements within To prevent the grooves are the fitting elements by means of a secured by a suitable screw or adhesive. In a preferred embodiment of the invention are the Pressure strips and fasteners by means of a Bonding pin connected.

The fitting elements as well as the grooves can instead of a cylindrical shape have any polygonal shape. In particular, a shape with an elliptical or a hexagonal cross-section possible.

Instead of a single one at each fitting element It is also to provide fastener possible, a single fitting element with the length of to provide the entire pressure bar, the Fasteners the distances of the slots are attached according to the fitting element. The Connection of the fasteners with the fitting elements is preferably done by a weld.

This part of the final assembly activities of the Post-Latch system may be taking place at the construction site instead favorable installation conditions carried out in advance in the factory be both work-related and off Cost reasons represents an advantage.

Alternatively, it is also possible, the pressure bars together with the fasteners in a single Extrusion process and another step, e.g. Punching or integrally forming thermal cutting.

After attaching the fasteners and the outer Sealing elements on the pressure bars become the vertical ones Pressure bars by connecting the connecting sections the vertical fasteners in the area of respective openings connected to the posts, and the horizontal pressure bars by connecting the horizontal fasteners in the area of each Openings connected to the bars. The pressure bars are with at least one further groove and a return provided to receive the outer sealing elements. The shape of the pressure bars to the outside is not limited. You can, for example, straight with no gradations, with at least one step, with a curved outer surface, U-shaped be, or have any other shape. As well Is it possible to print strips of various shapes combine. It is also possible over the pressure bars In addition, a clip strip as a cover of the pressure bar to install. In a preferred embodiment on the inside of the pressure bars two grooves or Made recesses. In a preferred Embodiment of the invention are the seals as Wedge seals are executed and are only after the Pressure bar mounting attached.

The fastening elements are preferably made of a Made of stainless steel material, but may vary depending on static requirements, for example, from a Aluminum alloy or even non-metallic Be formed material.

Fig. 1a und 1b zeigen die Druckleistenbefestigung an den Pfosten im Bereich eines Befestigungselementes, wobei Fig. 1a eine Schnittansicht von der Seite und Fig. 1b eine Draufsicht ist.

Fig. 2a und 2b zeigen die Druckleistenbefestigung an den Riegeln, wobei Fig. 2a eine Schnittansicht von der Seite und Fig. 2b eine Draufsicht ist.

Fig. 3a und 3b zeigen die Plattenauflager, wobei Fig. 3a eine Draufsicht und Fig. 3b eine Schnittansicht von der Seite ist.

Fig. 4a und 4b zeigen die Druckleistenbefestigung an den Pfosten gemäß einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, wobei Fig. 4a eine Draufsicht und Fig. 4b eine Schnittansicht von der Seite ist.

Fig. 5a und 5b zeigen die Druckleistenbefestigung im Dachbereich gemäß einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, wobei Fig. 5a eine Draufsicht und Fig. 4b eine Schnittansicht von der Seite ist.

Fig. 6a und 6b zeigen die Druckleistenbefestigung im Dachbereich gemäß dem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, wobei Fig. 6a eine Draufsicht und Fig. 6b eine Schnittansicht von der Seite ist.

In the following, an embodiment of the invention is described in detail with reference to the figures using the example of a post and a bolt.

1a and 1b show the pressure bar attachment to the post in the region of a fastener, wherein Fig. 1a is a sectional view from the side and Fig. 1b is a plan view.

Fig. 2a and 2b show the pressure bar attachment to the bars, wherein Fig. 2a is a sectional view from the side and Fig. 2b is a plan view.

Figs. 3a and 3b show the plate supports, wherein Fig. 3a is a plan view and Fig. 3b is a sectional view from the side.

4a and 4b show the pressure bar attachment to the post according to a second embodiment of the invention, wherein Fig. 4a is a plan view and Fig. 4b is a sectional view from the side.

5a and 5b show the pressure bar attachment in the roof area according to a third embodiment of the invention, wherein Fig. 5a is a plan view and Fig. 4b is a sectional view from the side.

Fig. 6a and 6b show the pressure bar attachment in the roof area according to the third embodiment of the invention, wherein Fig. 6a is a plan view and Fig. 6b is a sectional view from the side.

Form according to the post-and-rail system according to the invention vertical posts 1 and horizontal ties 4 a Support structure, on the vertical pressure bars 2 and horizontal pressure bars 2 are attached. Between the Support structure and the pressure bars 2 are according to the Embodiment on both sides of the post 1, as well above and below the bar 4 two plates Gi, Ga held. In the described embodiment, the Plates Gi, Ga executed as glass panes, which together form a Isolierglaspaneel with an edge seal 10.

Fig. 1a and 1b show the attachment of the vertical Pressure bar 2 on the post 1. At the pressure bar 2 facing narrow side of the post 1 are in uniform intervals long holes 1a provided. Between the post 1 and the two inner glass plates Gi is an EPDM seal 6 is provided whose length is equal to the length of the post 1 coincides. The inner and outer Glass plates Gi, Ga are connected to an edge bond 10, which ensures that the distance between the inner and outer Glass plates Gi, Ga remains the same. Between the outside Glass plates Ga and the pressure bar 2 is one of a Silicone wedge seal 7 existing outer Glazing gasket 7 is provided. The length of the outer Glazing gasket 7 corresponds to the length of the vertical Pressure bar 2. In both seals 6, 7 are in the range the slots provided 1a corresponding holes.

To connect the pressure bar 2 with the post 1 is used a vertical fastener 3, which at a strength of 1mm has a substantially rectangular shape. The Fastener 3 is according to the embodiment of made of a stainless steel. On the outer narrow side of the Fastener 3 is according to the embodiment a cylindrical bolt 3a welded, whose Outer diameter of the inner diameter of a cylindrical Groove 2a in the pressure bar 2 corresponds. In the upper area of the bolt 3a is a threaded hole for receiving a Secured screw provided, which in the described embodiment as a grub screw 12th is executed. In the area opposite Narrow side of the fastener 3 is one of the Bottom outgoing rectangular recess 3b provided so that the bolt 3a opposite side of the Fastening element is hook-shaped.

To attach the vertical pressure bar according to the Embodiment is the first of the bolt 3a of the Fastening element 3 in the groove 2a with the seal 7 provided pressure bar 2 and introduced with the Grub screw 12 secured by the in the bolt 3a existing threaded hole is guided. The pressure bar 2 is provided with a groove 2b and a recess 2c to the To receive seal 7. The process up to this state can be done in advance in the factory.

Next, the insulating glass panel Gi, Ga, 10 is attached to the held with the seal 6 provided posts 1. there becomes the weight of the glass plates of supports 8 recorded, which will be described later.

Finally, with a corresponding number of Fasteners 3 provided pressure bar 2 to the outer glass pane Ga pressed, the seals 6 and 7 are elastically deformed, and then the recesses 3b the fasteners 3 with the post wall below the respective slots 1a come into engagement. By the Springback of the elastically deformed seals 6, 7 is a possible game between the individual elements prevented.

From Fig. 2a and 2b, the attachment of the horizontal Pressure bar 2 on the latch 4 can be seen. These Attachment is done in a similar way as the attachment the pressure bar 2 on the post 4, the only one Difference in the attachment of each Fastening element 5 is on the latch 4. At each horizontal fastener 5 is instead of the recess 3b, a threaded hole 5b in the region of the inner narrow side provided that serves the horizontal Fastener 5 by means of a threaded pin 5c in Area of the slot 4a to attach to the latch.

This attachment process takes place after the Bolt 3a corresponding bolt 5a of the fasteners 5 introduced into the groove 2 and secured against slipping were as described above. After all is the provided with the fasteners Pressure bar also pressed to the outer glass plate Ga and the individual screw connections between the respective fastening elements 5 and the latch. 4 produced.

To prevent direct contact between the Glass plates Gi, Ga and the steel fasteners 3, 5 are the glass plates G1, Ga in the area between Pressure bar 2 and post 1 or latch 4 with a Cell band 9 provided.

From Fig. 3a and 3b, the arrangement of the supports. 8 seen. As already mentioned, the supports serve 8 to record the weight of the glass plates Gi, Ga. According to the embodiment, two supports 8 each in the area of the interface of posts 1 and 4 intended. These supports 8 are made of manganese steel manufactured and in an area left and right of the Post 1 attached to the latch 2 when the entire Construction is viewed from the outside. The Attachment is done according to the embodiment by means of a welded joint. The supports 8 are in Essentially rectangular, plate-shaped and have a thickness of 3mm. To avoid one direct contact between glass and steel are the Bearing 8 at its top with a plastic support block 13 coated on which the glass plates Gi, Ga rest.

4a and 4b show a second embodiment of the Invention. In this consist of the support elements Glass swords 21, made of a triple laminated glass are made. According to the embodiment, two hold outer glass elements 21a between them a middle Glass element 21m. In the edge area of the middle Glass element 21m are formed recesses 21b, the for receiving the corresponding fastening elements 3 serve. The fasteners 23 are in Connection area rounded and with a hole 23b Mistake. They are by means of a bolt 23c with the Glass elements 21 a connected.

The remaining construction according to the second Embodiment corresponds to the already executed first embodiment and will therefore not be repeated described.

Fig. 5a and 5b show the attachment of the pressure bars in Roof area according to a third embodiment of the Invention. In this embodiment, the Fasteners 5 for the roof posts same as the Fasteners 5 for the bolt according to the first Embodiment executed. The fasteners So be by means of a screw 5b, 5c with the Post 1 connected.

To make a direct contact between the metal of the Fastener 5b and the insulating glass panel to Prevent is in the area of the edge bond 10 a Round cord 16 wound around the fastener. Of the Area between the outer glass panes Ga is through a permanently elastic silicone seal additionally sealed, the round cord 16 as the background of the Sealing serves and prevents the seal made of silicone sags before curing. The connection between the fastener 5 and the pressure bar 32nd on the fastener is done by a dowel pin 15, by the pressure bar 32 and a in the Fastener 5 provided slot 5 d is guided.

Finally, a clip strip 33 on the pressure bar 32nd mounted, with lateral projections 32 d of the Pressure bar is engaged. The clip strip is used on the one hand as additional weather protection, but fulfills also a creative function.

Fig. 6a and 6b correspond to the exception of Fastening element 5 substantially Fig. 5a and 5b. The fastening element 5 is at its inner edge vertically at the middle portion of a metal plate 5e welded. Above and below that Fastener 5 is located one each Through hole in the metal plate, so that the Metal plate 5e and thus the fastener. 5 be screwed to the post 1 by means of two screws can.

It should be noted that all, in the single embodiments set forth attachment and Connection possibilities of the individual elements can be combined with each other and not on the individual embodiments are limited.

By according to the embodiments of the invention described construction is a mullion-transom system with a very narrow view width of 30mm provided. Moreover, it is in the construction just described possible, part of the required assembly activities already in advance in the factory under more favorable working conditions to perform as at the construction site.

Claims (25)

Mullion-transom system for the construction of a structure with: vertical posts (1) as part of a supporting structure, which, together with vertical pressure strips (2) and sealing elements (6, 7), clamp at least one plate (Gi, Ga) at their vertical edge areas in order to hold them by means of vertical fastening elements (FIGS. 3) are connected; and horizontal bars (4) as part of the supporting structure, which together with horizontal pressure strips (2, 32) made of a material and sealing elements (6, 7) clamp at least one plate (Gi, Ga) at their horizontal edge regions in order to hold them, wherein they are connected by means of horizontal fastening elements (5), at least one support (8) made of a high-strength material which supports the weight of the plates (Gi, Ga) at its lower end face, wherein the posts (1) and the latches (4) have equally spaced openings (1a, 4a) for receiving the fastening elements (3, 5), which are substantially rectangular and plate-like, each fastening element (3, 5) its inner end has a connecting portion (3b, 5b) which is in the region of the respective opening (1a, 2a) connected to the post (1) and / or the bolt (4), and each fastening element (3, 5) its outer end has a fitting element (3a, 5a, 23a) which is in engagement with a corresponding groove (2a) provided in the pressure strips (2, 32),
wherein the connecting portion (3b) of the vertical fastening elements (3) is hook-shaped by a recess which in a mounted state with a wall of the post (1) is positively engageable, and the strength of the fasteners (3) not more than 1 , 0mm is. Mullion-transom system for the construction of a structure with: vertical posts (1) as part of a supporting structure, which, together with vertical pressure strips (2) and sealing elements (6, 7), clamp at least one plate (Gi, Ga) at their vertical edge areas in order to hold them by means of vertical fastening elements (FIGS. 3) are connected; and horizontal bars (4) as part of the supporting structure, which together with horizontal pressure strips (2, 32) made of a material and sealing elements (6, 7) clamp at least one plate (Gi, Ga) at their horizontal edge regions in order to hold them, wherein they are connected by means of horizontal fastening elements (5), at least one support (8) made of a high-strength material which supports the weight of the plates (Gi, Ga) at its lower end face, wherein the posts (1) and the latches (4) have equally spaced openings (1a, 4a) for receiving the fastening elements (3, 5), which are substantially rectangular and plate-like, each fastening element (3, 5) its inner end has a connecting portion (3b, 5b) which is in the region of the respective opening (1a, 2a) connected to the post (1) and / or the bolt (4), and each fastening element (3, 5) its outer end has a fitting element (3a, 5a, 23a) which is in engagement with a corresponding groove (2a) provided in the pressure strips (2, 32),
wherein the connecting portion of the fastening elements (3, 5) is provided with a hole (5b, 23b) which in a mounted state via a bolt (5c, 23c) with a wall of the post (1) or bolt (4) into engagement can be brought, wherein the axis of the hole is normal to the fastener (3, 5), and the strength of the fasteners (3, 5) is not more than 1.0mm. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the Fitting elements (3a, 5a, 23a) and the groove (2a) cylindrical and / or formed with a polygonal cross-section are. Post-and-beam system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fastening elements (3, 5) in the region of Pressure bar (2, 32) a common fitting element (3a, 5a, 23 a) extending over the entire length of Pressure bar (2, 32) extends. Post-and-beam system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each fitting element (3a, 5a) against displacement is secured. Post-and-beam system according to claim 5, wherein as Securing against moving the fasteners (3, 5) a grub screw (12) is used, which is of the Side of the supporting structure by a above the Fastening element (3) or side of the Fastening element (5) arranged threaded hole in corresponding fitting element (3a, 5a, 23a) against the Pressure bar (2) is guided. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vertical and / or horizontal pressure bars (2, 32) over its entire length integral with the vertical and / or horizontal fastening elements (3) are. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the vertical and / or horizontal pressure bars (2, 32) by means of a clamping pin (15) with the respective Fastening elements (3, 5) are connected. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 8, wherein Recess in the connecting portion (3b) of the vertical Fixing elements (3) as a rectangular recess or Trapezoidal recess or as a polygonal recess is trained. Post-and-beam system according to claim 2 to 9, wherein in Connecting portion of the vertical fastening elements (3) a threaded hole (3b) is formed, wherein the Fixing element (3) by means of a threaded pin (3c) the post (1) can be fastened. Post-and-beam system according to claim 2 to 9, wherein the inner end (3b) of the vertical fastening elements (3) a plate (3d) is provided, which is connected to the post (1) is screwed to the fastener (3) on the To fix posts (1). Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 11, wherein the horizontal and vertical fastening elements (3, 5) made of a stainless steel or an aluminum alloy or are made of a non-metallic material. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 12, wherein the fastening elements (3, 5) are coated to a direct contact of the board material with the material to prevent the fasteners (3, 5). Post-and-beam system according to claim 13, wherein the Coating by means of a cell belt (9) and / or with a Round cord (16) takes place. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 14, wherein the hole (5b) of the horizontal fastening elements (5) for Connection formed with the bolt as a threaded hole (5b) is. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 15, wherein the horizontal fasteners (5) by welding and / or by gluing with the respective bar (4) are connected. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 16, wherein the supports (8) are made of manganese steel. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 17, wherein the supports (8) by welding and / or by a Screw connection to the respective latch (4) attached are. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 18, wherein the supports (8) are designed to overlap over the lower face of the upper plate (Ga) to protrude. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 19, wherein the supports (8) with a T-shaped cross-section are formed to both over the upper end of the bottom plate (Ga), as well as on the lower front side the upper plate (Ga) to protrude. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 20, wherein the posts (1) and / or the bolt (4) from a Metal material or made of a laminated glass are. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 21, wherein the openings (1a, 4a) are formed as elongated holes (1a, 4a) are. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 22, wherein the horizontal and vertical pressure bars (2, 32) an aluminum material and / or brass and / or out a bronze alloy and / or a non-metallic Material are made. Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 23, wherein in the profile of the pressure bars (2, 32) also at least a groove (2b, 32b) and at least one recess (2c, 32c) is formed to receive the sealing elements (7). Post-and-beam system according to claim 1 to 24, wherein above the pressure bar (2, 32) a clip strip (33) is provided.

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