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EP2045433B1
EP2045433B1 EP07118004A EP07118004A EP2045433B1 EP 2045433 B1 EP2045433 B1 EP 2045433B1 EP 07118004 A EP07118004 A EP 07118004A EP 07118004 A EP07118004 A EP 07118004A EP 2045433 B1 EP2045433 B1 EP 2045433B1
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  • the invention relates to a U-shaped connector made of plastic for connecting hollow profiles, in particular of spacer hollow profiles made of metal, plastic or the like for, in particular, multi-pane insulating glasses, wherein the connector at its side bars with outwardly directed, against the insertion towards the rear inclined slats is provided.
  • Multi-pane insulating glasses are usually, after the spacer is inserted between two successive slices, connected to each other with a butyl putty.
  • U-shaped connector which, while providing a desiccant stop, does not allow to provide a gas-tight connection without the use of significant amounts of sealant.
  • box-shaped connectors were created, which have a sealant in the region of the joint and also the hollow profile was caulked against the connectors to absorb the change in length and to avoid moving the hollow profiles against each other.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to propose a safe connector to be processed, which has the aforementioned positive characteristics and is also universally applicable.
  • a connector according to the preamble of claim 1 in its central region of its longitudinal extent has a survey which points in the direction of the open side of the U-profile, wherein the survey at their transverse to the longitudinal direction of the connector boundaries a greater height than in its middle area.
  • the connector can be very easily fastened in the hollow profile.
  • a pre-inserted in hollow profiles delivery is conceivable.
  • a trough-shaped section is created.
  • the hollow sections can also be caulked in this area.
  • stops are arranged in the region of the middle of the longitudinal extension of the U-connector.
  • the bottom surface has at least one opening.
  • the bottom surface has at least one opening in each longitudinal half.
  • the hollow profile is sealed by the boundaries.
  • desiccant is prevented from leaking.
  • desiccant can get into the region of the junction of two hollow profile ends.
  • the side bars are adapted to the profile of the survey in the survey area.
  • the ends facing away from the bottom of the connector ends of the boundaries of the survey each have at least one recess in the longitudinal direction of the connector.
  • the survey is cup-shaped.
  • Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also present when the survey occupies about half of the connector height.
  • the side webs are adapted at least in the upper region of the contour of the hollow profile to be joined.
  • At least one reinforcement bump is provided in the longitudinal axis of the connector between the two side webs from the bottom surface.
  • the stability of the connector is further improved and better absorbed the stresses when caulking the hollow sections.
  • the reinforcement elevation has at least approximately the height of the side webs.
  • the reinforcing elevations have at least one depression from the side facing away from the bottom surface.
  • a U-shaped connector for spacer hollow sections for Mehrissuenisoliergläser designated.
  • This connector 1 consists essentially of a bottom 2 and two attached to the edges of the bottom 2 longitudinal side webs 3 and 4, so that the U-shaped profile of the connector 1 is defined.
  • a center stop 6 are likewise provided on the outer sides of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 for each insertion direction, which limits the insertion depth of the connector 1 into the hollow profiles.
  • the center stops 6 are each assigned a compensation element 7, which is provided opposite the center stops 6 on the other longitudinal side web 3 and 4, respectively.
  • the compensating element 7 is resiliently formed and on the one hand ensures that the hollow sections abut against the middle stops 6. On the other hand, any manufacturing tolerances of the hollow profile are compensated. A wobble of the connector 1 in the hollow profile is avoided.
  • the bottom 2 has an opening 8 in each insertion direction.
  • recesses 9 are still provided on the outside of the bottom 2. In these recesses 9 and in the openings 8 into the plugged hollow profiles can be caulked, creating a solid mechanical connection is created.
  • an elevation 10 is arranged between the two longitudinal side webs 3 and 4, which rests on the bottom 2 and occupies approximately half the height of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4.
  • the elevation 10 is bounded by boundary walls 11 and 12 in the longitudinal direction of the connector 1.
  • the boundary walls project beyond the elevation 10 and have the same height as the two longitudinal side webs 3 and 4.
  • additional sealing lips can be attached, which are able to invest in the inner sides of the hollow sections. But it is also conceivable that the boundary walls 11 and 12 project slightly beyond the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 and thus ensure a seal to the hollow profile walls.
  • the deferred hollow sections can caulk in the area of the survey 10.
  • a sealant is applied to the elevation 10, into which the hollow profiles can be caulked. But even without caulking ensures the sealant for a seal of the shock between two hollow profile ends, so that a gas-tight connection is created without further effort must be operated.
  • the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 may each have a recess 14 corresponding to the contour formed by the elevation 10 and the boundary walls 11 and 12, so that sealing means can also reach the sides of the hollow profiles. In addition, caulking is facilitated because the hollow profile is able to yield even in the lateral area.
  • butyl is often used, which is also used for bonding the discs.
  • the connector 1 according to the invention can be used universally. On the one hand, it can be used as a connector for hollow sections without special requirements. For this he is simply plugged into the hollow sections.
  • the connector has a desiccant stop, so that in the hollow profiles introduced desiccant is unable to penetrate to the joint of the hollow sections.
  • the connector is caulked in the middle region.
  • the connector for gas-tight connections can be used by a sealant is applied to the survey 10.
  • sealant is already prefabricated applied to the connector.
  • plug-in connectors can be plugged into these applications for all applications, in contrast to known connectors.
  • prefabricated hollow sections are provided with connectors and these are then delivered to the processors. This is made possible by the clamping of the connector in the hollow sections with its slats 5.
  • reinforcing bumps 51 are provided, which connect to the projections 10 in the connector longitudinal direction and extend in both longitudinal halves of the connector. These reinforcing projections 51 have approximately the height of the side bars 3 and 4 and are placed on the bottom 2. The reinforcing projections 51 serve on the one hand to absorb buckling and shearing forces in the joint area of the hollow sections and on the other hand absorb the forces occurring during caulking of the hollow sections.
  • the reinforcing bumps 51 may still have recesses 52, which are surrounded by a wall portion 53. In these recesses 51 into a caulking can also be done. When caulking the surrounding wall portions 53 are deformed, thus achieving a secure attachment of the hollow sections. But it is also conceivable that appropriate locking on hook the hollow profiles in these recesses 52. It is conceivable, for example, that the inwardly projecting remnants of a perforation of the hollow profile engage there.

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The connector (1) comprises a shell-type pin (10) in a middle area of longitudinal extension of the connector, where the pin points a direction of an open side of a U-profile. The height of the pin in a boundary lying transverse to the longitudinal direction of the connector is larger than in a middle region. A stopper (6) is arranged in a region of center of the extension of the connector. A resilient adjusting element (7) is provided in a region of the stopper. A floor space (2) comprises a through hole (8), where the connector is made of plastic.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen U-förmigen Steckverbinder aus Kunststoff zum Verbinden von Hohlprofilen, insbesondere von Abstandhalter-Hohlprofilen aus Metall, Kunststoff od. dgl. für insbesondere Mehrscheibenisoliergläser, wobei der Steckverbinder an seinen Seitenstegen mit nach außen gerichteten, entgegen der Einsteckrichtung nach hinten geneigten Lamellen versehen ist.The invention relates to a U-shaped connector made of plastic for connecting hollow profiles, in particular of spacer hollow profiles made of metal, plastic or the like for, in particular, multi-pane insulating glasses, wherein the connector at its side bars with outwardly directed, against the insertion towards the rear inclined slats is provided.

Es sind verschiedene derartige Steckverbinder bekannt, die jedoch erhebliche Probleme insbesondere bei der gasdichten Verbindung von Abstandhalter-Hohlprofilen aufweisen.There are various such connectors known, however, have significant problems, especially in the gas-tight connection of spacer hollow sections.

Mehrscheibenisoliergläser werden in der Regel, nachdem der Abstandhalter zwischen zwei aufeinanderfolgenden Scheiben eingebracht ist, mit einem Butylkitt miteinander verbunden.Multi-pane insulating glasses are usually, after the spacer is inserted between two successive slices, connected to each other with a butyl putty.

Um im Bereich von Stoßstellen des Hohlprofiles die erforderliche Gasdichtigkeit zwischen Scheibeninnenraum und Umgebung sicherzustellen, muss dort mehr Butylkitt aufgetragen werden- Durch das Mehr an Butylkitt werden temperaturschwankungsbedingte Längenänderungen des Hohlprofils aufgefangen und die Dichtigkeit sichergestellt.In order to ensure the required gas tightness between disk interior and environment in the area of joints of the hollow section, there must be applied more Butylkitt- By the excess of butyl putty temperature fluctuations caused changes in length of the hollow profile are collected and the tightness ensured.

Dieses Mehr an Butylkitt ist jedoch unerwünscht, da dies einen zusätzlichen Materialaufwand darstellt.However, this excess of butyl putty is undesirable, as this represents an additional cost of materials.

Aus der DE 20 2005 004819 U1 ist beispielsweise ein U-förmiger Steckverbinder bekannt, der zwar einen Trockenmittelstop gewährleistet, jedoch es nicht ermöglicht, eine gasdichte Verbindung ohne den Einsatz erheblicher Mengen Dichtungsmittel zu schaffen.From the DE 20 2005 004819 U1 For example, a U-shaped connector is known which, while providing a desiccant stop, does not allow to provide a gas-tight connection without the use of significant amounts of sealant.

In der Vergangenheit wurde diesem Problem dadurch begegnet, daß kastenförmige Verbinder geschaffen wurden, die im Bereich der Stoßstelle ein Dichtungsmittel aufweisen und zudem das Hohlprofil gegenüber den Verbindern verstemmt wurde, um die Längenänderung aufzufangen und ein Bewegen der Hohlprofile gegeneinander zu vermeiden.In the past, this problem has been addressed by the fact that box-shaped connectors were created, which have a sealant in the region of the joint and also the hollow profile was caulked against the connectors to absorb the change in length and to avoid moving the hollow profiles against each other.

Derartige Steckverbinder sind jedoch nur schwer verarbeitbar. Einerseits besteht das Problem, daß die Verbinder während der Verarbeitung ungewollt aus den Hohlprofilen herausrutschen können. Zudem besteht die Gefahr, daß die Verbinder nicht mittig zur Stoßstelle der Hohlprofile sitzen.However, such connectors are difficult to process. On the one hand, there is the problem that the connectors can accidentally slip out of the hollow profiles during processing. In addition, there is a risk that the connector does not sit centrally to the joint of the hollow sections.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen sicher zu verarbeitenden Steckverbinder vorzuschlagen, der die vorgenannten positiven Eigenschaften aufweist und zudem universell verwendbar ist.The invention is therefore based on the object to propose a safe connector to be processed, which has the aforementioned positive characteristics and is also universally applicable.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß ein Steckverbinder gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 in seinem mittleren Bereich seiner Längserstreckung eine Erhebung aufweist, die in Richtung der offenen Seite des U-Profils weist, wobei die Erhebung an ihren quer zur Längsrichtung des Steckverbinders liegenden Begrenzungen eine größere Höhe ausweist als in ihrem mittleren Bereich..This object is achieved in that a connector according to the preamble of claim 1 in its central region of its longitudinal extent has a survey which points in the direction of the open side of the U-profile, wherein the survey at their transverse to the longitudinal direction of the connector boundaries a greater height than in its middle area.

Durch eine derartige Ausgestaltung lässt sich der Verbinder sehr einfach im Hohlprofil befestigen. Zudem ist eine in Hohlprofile vorgesteckte Auslieferung denkbar. Zusätzlich wird ein wannenförmiger Abschnitt geschaffen. Die Hohlprofile können in diesem Bereich ebenfalls verstemmt werden.By such a configuration, the connector can be very easily fastened in the hollow profile. In addition, a pre-inserted in hollow profiles delivery is conceivable. In addition, a trough-shaped section is created. The hollow sections can also be caulked in this area.

Dabei hat es sich als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn Anschläge vorgesehen sind, die eine Einstecklänge in die zu verbindenden Hohlprofile vorgeben.It has proved to be very advantageous if stops are provided which specify a Einstecklänge in the hollow sections to be joined.

Ebenfalls sehr vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Anschläge im Bereich der Mitte der Längserstreckung des U-Verbinders angeordnet sind.It is also very advantageous if the stops are arranged in the region of the middle of the longitudinal extension of the U-connector.

Damit wird sichergestellt, daß der Steckverbinder mittig zur Verbindungsstelle zweier Hohlprofilenden ausgerichtet ist.This ensures that the connector is aligned centrally to the junction of two hollow profile ends.

Es hat sich erfindungsgemäß als äußerst vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Anschläge an den Außenseiten der Seitenstege vorgesehen sind.It has proved to be extremely advantageous according to the invention when the stops are provided on the outer sides of the side webs.

Hierdurch wird eine sehr sichere Mittefindung gewährleistet.This ensures a very secure center finding.

Gemäß einer weiteren Fortbildung der Erfindung ist es auch sehr vorteilhaft, wenn ein federndes Ausgleichselement im Bereich der Anschläge vorgesehen ist.According to a further development of the invention, it is also very advantageous if a resilient compensation element is provided in the region of the stops.

Durch dieses Ausgleichselement wird ein sicheres Anlaufen an die Anschläge gewährleistet.By this compensation element a secure start to the attacks is guaranteed.

Gemäß einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist es auch äußerst vorteilhaft, wenn die Bodenfläche wenigstens eine Durchbrechung aufweist.According to one embodiment of the invention, it is also extremely advantageous if the bottom surface has at least one opening.

Durch diese Durchbrechungen wird, ohne die Stabilität des Verbinders negativ zu beeinflussen, Material eingespart.Through these openings, without negatively affecting the stability of the connector, material is saved.

Als besonders vorteilhaft hat es sich erwiesen, wenn die Bodenfläche in jeder Längshälfte mindestens eine Durchbrechung aufweist.It has proven particularly advantageous if the bottom surface has at least one opening in each longitudinal half.

Damit wird nicht nur eine erhebliche Materialersparnis erzielt. Vielmehr wird auch die Möglichkeit eröffnet, die Hohlprofile durch Verstemmung in die Druchbrechungen hinein mit dem Verbinder zu verbinden.This not only achieves considerable material savings. Rather, the possibility is also opened to connect the hollow profiles by caulking in the Druchbrechungen inside with the connector.

Dabei hat es sich als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen wenn die Begrenzungen mindestens die Höhe des Steckverbinders aufweisen.It has proved to be very advantageous if the boundaries have at least the height of the connector.

Ebenfalls sehr vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Begrenzungen formschlüssig zum aufzuschiebenden Hohlprofil ausgebildet sind.It is also very advantageous if the boundaries are formed positively to the aufzuschiebenden hollow profile.

Damit wird das Hohlprofil durch die Begrenzungen abgedichtet. In das Hohlprofil eingebrachtes Trocknungsmittel wird am Austreten gehindert. Zudem wird verhindert, daß Trocknungsmittel in den Bereich der Verbindungsstelle zweier Hohlprofilenden gelangen kann.Thus, the hollow profile is sealed by the boundaries. In the hollow profile introduced desiccant is prevented from leaking. In addition, it is prevented that desiccant can get into the region of the junction of two hollow profile ends.

Eine erfindungsgemäß sehr vorteilhafte Weiterbildung liegt auch dann vor, wenn die Begrenzungen an ihren vom Boden des Steckverbinders abgewandten Enden jeweils mindestens eine Dichtlippe aufweisen.An inventively very advantageous development is also present when the boundaries at their ends remote from the bottom of the connector each have at least one sealing lip.

Durch diese Dichtlippe wird die Abdichtung zwischen Begrenzung und Hohlprofil verbessert. Fertigungstoleranzen des Hohlprofils können ausgeglichen werden.By this sealing lip, the seal between boundary and hollow profile is improved. Manufacturing tolerances of the hollow profile can be compensated.

Als sehr vorteilhaft hat es sich auch erwiesen, daß die Seitenstege im Bereich der Erhebung an das Profil der Erhebung angepasst sind.As a very advantageous it has also been found that the side bars are adapted to the profile of the survey in the survey area.

Hierdurch wird eine nochmals stabilere Verstemmung ermöglicht.This allows even more stable caulking.

Äußerst vorteilhaft ist es erfindungsgemäß auch, wenn die Seitenstege eine Aussparung aufweisen, die die Erhebung freistehen lässt.It is also extremely advantageous according to the invention if the side webs have a recess which leaves the survey free.

Dabei ist es sehr vorteilhaft, wenn die vom Boden des Steckverbinders abgewandten Enden der Begrenzungen der Erhebung jeweils mindestens eine Aussparung in Längsrichtung des Steckverbinders aufweisen.It is very advantageous if the ends facing away from the bottom of the connector ends of the boundaries of the survey each have at least one recess in the longitudinal direction of the connector.

Damit werden weitere Verwendungen der Erhebung ermöglicht.This allows further uses of the survey.

Als äußerst vorteilhaft hat es sich erwiesen, wenn die Erhebung schalenförmig ausgebildet ist.As it has proven to be extremely advantageous if the survey is cup-shaped.

Eine weitere sehr vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt auch dann vor, wenn die Erhebung in etwa die Hälfte der Steckverbinderhöhe einnimmt.Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also present when the survey occupies about half of the connector height.

Hierdurch wird eine ausreichende Stabilität des Steckverbinders gewährleistet.As a result, sufficient stability of the connector is ensured.

Es hat sich auch als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Begrenzungen der Erhebung wenigstens in ihrem oberen Bereich elastisch ausgebildet ist.It has also proved to be very advantageous if the boundaries of the survey is elastic at least in its upper region.

Hiermit wird eine nochmals verbesserte Anpassung an das Hohlprofil ermöglicht.This allows a further improved adaptation to the hollow profile.

Sehr vorteilhaft ist es erfindungsgemäß auch, wenn die Seitenstege wenigstens im oberen Bereich der Kontur des zu verbindenden Hohlprofils angepasst ausgebildet sind.It is also very advantageous according to the invention if the side webs are adapted at least in the upper region of the contour of the hollow profile to be joined.

Hierdurch wird auch in diesen Bereichen eine sehr gute Abdichtung zwischen Verbinder und Hohlprofil sichergestellt.As a result, a very good seal between connector and hollow profile is ensured even in these areas.

Sehr vorteilhaft ist es auch, wenn die Seitenstege im oberen Bereich an der Außenseite nach innen abgeschrägt ausgebildet sind.It is also very advantageous if the side webs are bevelled in the upper region on the outside inwards.

Dadurch wird ein leichtes und damit schnelles Einführen des Steckverbinders in ein korrespondierendes Hohlprofil ermöglicht.As a result, a light and thus fast insertion of the connector is made possible in a corresponding hollow profile.

Erfindungsgemäß hat es sich auch als äußerst vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Erhebung zur Aufnahme eines Dichtmittels vorgesehen ist.According to the invention, it has also proved to be extremely advantageous if the survey is provided for receiving a sealant.

Hierdurch wird eine gasdichte Stoßstelle der Hohlprofile sichergestellt.As a result, a gas-tight joint of the hollow profiles is ensured.

Ebenfalls hat es sich als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn in Verbinderlängsachse zwischen den beiden Seitenstegen von der Bodenfläche her aufragend wenigstens eine Verstärkungserhebung vorgesehen ist.It has also proven to be very advantageous if at least one reinforcement bump is provided in the longitudinal axis of the connector between the two side webs from the bottom surface.

Hiermit wird die Stabilität des Steckverbinders nochmals verbessert und die Belastungen beim Verstemmen der Hohlprofile besser aufgenommen.Hereby, the stability of the connector is further improved and better absorbed the stresses when caulking the hollow sections.

Sehr vorteilhaft ist es dabei auch, wenn die Verstärkungserhebung wenigstens annähernd die Höhe der Seitenstege aufweist.It is also very advantageous if the reinforcement elevation has at least approximately the height of the side webs.

Es hat sich weiterhin als sehr vorteilhaft herausgestellt, wenn in jeder Längshälfte des Verbinders wenigstens eine Verstärkungserhebung vorgesehen ist.It has also been found to be very advantageous if at least one reinforcement survey is provided in each longitudinal half of the connector.

Durch beide Maßnahmen wird eine hervorragende Stabilisierung des Steckverbinders erzielt.Both measures provide excellent stabilization of the connector.

Äußerst vorteilhaft ist es auch, wenn die Verstärkungserhebungen im Anschluß an die mittlere Erhebung angeordnet sind.It is also extremely advantageous if the reinforcing bumps are arranged following the middle bump.

Damit wird gerade der mittlere Bereich des Steckverbinders verstärkt und stabilisiert.This just reinforces and stabilizes the middle area of the connector.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist es auch sehr vorteilhaft, wenn die Verstärkungserhebungen von der der Bodenfläche abgewandten Seite her wenigstens eine Vertiefung aufweisen.According to a further embodiment of the invention, it is also very advantageous if the reinforcing elevations have at least one depression from the side facing away from the bottom surface.

In diese Vertiefungen hinein kann das Hohlprofil verstemmt werden. Auch eine Verrastung ist hier denkbar.In these depressions into the hollow profile can be caulked. Also a locking is conceivable here.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels veranschaulicht.In the following the invention is illustrated by means of an embodiment.

Dabei zeigen:Showing:

Fig. 1Fig. 1
eine Draufsicht auf einen erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinder,a plan view of a connector according to the invention,
Fig. 2Fig. 2
eine Ansicht der Unterseite desselben Steckverbinders,a view of the bottom of the same connector,
Fig. 3Fig. 3
einen Längsschnitt durch den Steckverbinder,a longitudinal section through the connector,
Fig. 4Fig. 4
eine Seitenansicht des Steckverbinders, unda side view of the connector, and
Fig. 5Fig. 5
eine Draufsicht auf einen Steckverbinder mit Verstärkungserhebungen.a plan view of a connector with reinforcing bumps.

Mit 1 ist in Fig. 1 ein U-förmiger Verbinder für Abstandhalter-Hohlprofile für Mehrscheibenisoliergläser bezeichnet. Dieser Verbinder 1 besteht im wesentlichen aus einem Boden 2 und zwei an den Rändern des Bodens 2 angebrachten Längsseitenstegen 3 und 4, so daß das U-förmige Profil des Verbinders 1 definiert wird.With 1 is in Fig. 1 a U-shaped connector for spacer hollow sections for Mehrscheibenisoliergläser designated. This connector 1 consists essentially of a bottom 2 and two attached to the edges of the bottom 2 longitudinal side webs 3 and 4, so that the U-shaped profile of the connector 1 is defined.

An den Außenseiten der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 sind nach außen weisende, in Einsteckrichtung nach hinten weisende Lamellen 5 vorgesehen, die sich in den Hohlprofilen zu verkeilen vermögen.On the outer sides of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 are outwardly facing, provided in the insertion towards the rear slats 5, which are able to wedge in the hollow sections.

Im Bereich der Mitte des Verbinders 1 sind ebenfalls an den Außenseiten der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 für jede Einsteckrichtung jeweils ein Mittenanschlag 6 vorgesehen, der die Einstecktiefe des Verbinders 1 in die Hohlprofile begrenzt.In the region of the center of the connector 1, a center stop 6 are likewise provided on the outer sides of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 for each insertion direction, which limits the insertion depth of the connector 1 into the hollow profiles.

Den Mittenanschlägen 6 ist jeweils ein Ausgleichselement 7 zugeordnet, das gegenüber den Mittenanschlägen 6 jeweils am anderen Längsseitensteg 3 und 4 vorgesehen ist.The center stops 6 are each assigned a compensation element 7, which is provided opposite the center stops 6 on the other longitudinal side web 3 and 4, respectively.

Das Ausgleichselement 7 ist elastisch federn ausgebildet und sorgt einerseits dafür, daß die Hohlprofile gegen die Mittenanschläge 6 stoßen. Andererseits werden etwaige Fertigungstoleranzen des Hohlprofils ausgeglichen. Ein Wackeln des Verbinders 1 im Hohlprofil wird vermieden.The compensating element 7 is resiliently formed and on the one hand ensures that the hollow sections abut against the middle stops 6. On the other hand, any manufacturing tolerances of the hollow profile are compensated. A wobble of the connector 1 in the hollow profile is avoided.

Der Boden 2 weist in jeder Einsteckrichtung eine Durchbrechung 8 auf. Zusätzlich sind noch Vertiefungen 9 an der Außenseite des Bodens 2 vorgesehen. In diese Vertiefungen 9 und in die Durchbrechungen 8 hinein können die aufgesteckten Hohlprofile verstemmt werden, wodurch eine feste mechanische Verbindung geschaffen wird.The bottom 2 has an opening 8 in each insertion direction. In addition, recesses 9 are still provided on the outside of the bottom 2. In these recesses 9 and in the openings 8 into the plugged hollow profiles can be caulked, creating a solid mechanical connection is created.

Im Bereich der Mittenanschläge 6 ist zwischen den beiden Längsseitenstegen 3 und 4 eine Erhebung 10 angeordnet, die auf dem Boden 2 ruht und etwa die Hälfte der Höhe der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 einnimmt. Die Erhebung 10 ist durch Begrenzungswände 11 und 12 in Längsrichtung des Verbinders 1 begrenzt. Die Begrenzungswände überragen die Erhebung 10 und weisen dieselbe Höhe wie die beiden Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 auf. An den oberen Enden der Begrenzungswände 11 und 12 können zusätzliche Dichtlippen angebracht werden, die sich an die Innenseiten der Hohlprofile anzulegen vermögen. Es ist aber auch denkbar, daß die Begrenzungswände 11 und 12 die Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 geringfügig überragen und so eine Abdichtung zu den Hohlprofilwänden hin sicherstellen.In the area of the center stops 6, an elevation 10 is arranged between the two longitudinal side webs 3 and 4, which rests on the bottom 2 and occupies approximately half the height of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4. The elevation 10 is bounded by boundary walls 11 and 12 in the longitudinal direction of the connector 1. The boundary walls project beyond the elevation 10 and have the same height as the two longitudinal side webs 3 and 4. At the upper ends of the boundary walls 11 and 12 additional sealing lips can be attached, which are able to invest in the inner sides of the hollow sections. But it is also conceivable that the boundary walls 11 and 12 project slightly beyond the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 and thus ensure a seal to the hollow profile walls.

Es ist jedoch auch denkbar, daß besonders für den Einsatz in perforierten Hohlprofilen die Begrenzungswände 11 und 12 an ihrem oberen Ende entsprechend den Perforierungen der Hohlprofile Vertiefungen 13 aufweisen, so daß die Begrenzungswände 11 und 12 durch die Perforierungsstanzungen nicht beschädigt werden können.However, it is also conceivable that, especially for use in perforated hollow profiles, the boundary walls 11 and 12 at their upper end corresponding to the perforations of the hollow sections recesses 13, so that the boundary walls 11 and 12 can not be damaged by the perforations.

Durch die die Erhebung 10 überragenden Begrenzungswände 11 und 12 wird eine schalenförmige Ausbildung der Erhebung 10 erzielt. Damit lassen sich die aufgeschobenen Hohlprofile auch im Bereich der Erhebung 10 verstemmen. Zudem ist es denkbar, daß auf der Erhebung 10 ein Dichtmittel aufgebracht ist, in das hinein die Hohlprofile verstemmt werden können. Aber auch ohne Verstemmung sorgt das Dichtmittel für eine Abdichtung des Stoßes zwischen zwei Hohlprofilenden, so daß eine gasdichte Verbindung geschaffen wird, ohne daß weiterer Aufwand betrieben werden muss.By the survey 10 superior boundary walls 11 and 12 a cup-shaped formation of the elevation 10 is achieved. Thus, the deferred hollow sections can caulk in the area of the survey 10. In addition, it is conceivable that a sealant is applied to the elevation 10, into which the hollow profiles can be caulked. But even without caulking ensures the sealant for a seal of the shock between two hollow profile ends, so that a gas-tight connection is created without further effort must be operated.

Die Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 können entsprechend der durch die Erhebung 10 und die Begrenzungswände 11 und 12 gebildeten Kontur jeweils eine Ausnehmung 14 aufweisen, so daß Dichtmittel auch an die Seiten der Hohlprofile gelangen kann. Zudem wird das Verstemmen erleichtert, da das Hohlprofil auch im seitlichen Bereich nachzugeben vermag.The longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 may each have a recess 14 corresponding to the contour formed by the elevation 10 and the boundary walls 11 and 12, so that sealing means can also reach the sides of the hollow profiles. In addition, caulking is facilitated because the hollow profile is able to yield even in the lateral area.

Als Dichtmittel wird oftmals Butyl eingesetzt, das auch zum Verkleben der Scheiben verwendet wird.As a sealant butyl is often used, which is also used for bonding the discs.

Der erfindungesgemäße Verbinder 1 lässt sich universell verwenden. Einerseits kann er als Steckverbinder für Hohlprofile ohne besondere Anforderungen eingesetzt werden. Hierzu wird er einfach in die Hohlprofile eingesteckt. Hierbei weist der Steckverbinder einen Trockenmittelstop auf, so daß in den Hohlprofilen eingebrachtes Trocknungsmittel nicht zur Stoßstelle der Hohlprofile vorzudringen vermag.The connector 1 according to the invention can be used universally. On the one hand, it can be used as a connector for hollow sections without special requirements. For this he is simply plugged into the hollow sections. Here, the connector has a desiccant stop, so that in the hollow profiles introduced desiccant is unable to penetrate to the joint of the hollow sections.

Zusätzlich kann eine Verstemmung in die Durchbrechungen 8 und Vertiefungen 9 erfolgen, wodurch eine festere mechanische Verbindung geschaffen wird.In addition, a caulking in the openings 8 and recesses 9 take place, whereby a firmer mechanical connection is created.

Desweiteren ist es denkbar, daß der Steckverbinder im Mittenbereich verstemmt wird.Furthermore, it is conceivable that the connector is caulked in the middle region.

Schlußendlich kann der Steckverbinder für gasdichte Verbindungen eingesetzt werden, indem ein Dichtmittel auf die Erhebung 10 aufgebracht wird.Finally, the connector for gas-tight connections can be used by a sealant is applied to the survey 10.

Dabei ist es denkbar, daß das Dichtmittel bereits vorgefertigt auf die Verbinder aufgebracht ist.It is conceivable that the sealant is already prefabricated applied to the connector.

Zudem lassen sich bei allen Anwendungen die Steckverbinder im Gegensatz zu bekannten Steckverbindern für diese Anwendungen vorstecken. Das bedeutet, daß vorkonfektionierte Hohlprofile mit Steckverbindern versehen werden und diese dann zu den Weiterverarbeitern geliefert werden. Dies wird durch die Klemmung des Steckverbinders in den Hohlprofilen mit seinen Lamellen 5 ermöglicht.In addition, the plug-in connectors can be plugged into these applications for all applications, in contrast to known connectors. This means that prefabricated hollow sections are provided with connectors and these are then delivered to the processors. This is made possible by the clamping of the connector in the hollow sections with its slats 5.

Es ist auch denkbar, daß Verstärkungserhebungen 51 vorgesehen sind, die an die Erhebungen 10 in Verbinderlängsrichtung anschließen und sich in beide Längshälften des Verbinders erstrecken. Diese Verstärkungserhebungen 51 weisen in etwa die Höhe der Seitenstege 3 und 4 auf und sind auf den Boden 2 aufgesetzt, Die Verstärkungserhebungen 51 dienen einerseits dazu, Knick- und Scherkräfte im Stoßbereich der Hohlprofile aufzunehmen und andererseits die beim Verstemmen der Hohlprofilen auftretenden Kräfte aufzunehmen.It is also conceivable that reinforcing bumps 51 are provided, which connect to the projections 10 in the connector longitudinal direction and extend in both longitudinal halves of the connector. These reinforcing projections 51 have approximately the height of the side bars 3 and 4 and are placed on the bottom 2. The reinforcing projections 51 serve on the one hand to absorb buckling and shearing forces in the joint area of the hollow sections and on the other hand absorb the forces occurring during caulking of the hollow sections.

Zusätzlich können die Verstärkungserhebungen 51 noch Ausnehmungen 52 aufweisen, die durch einen Wandabschnitt 53 umgeben sind. In diese Ausnehmungen 51 hinein kann ebenfalls eine Verstemmung erfolgen. Beim Verstemmen werden die umgebenden Wandabschnitte 53 deformiert und so eine sichere Befestigung der Hohlprofile erzielt. Es ist aber auch denkbar, daß sich entsprechende Verrastungen an den Hohlprofilen in diesen Ausnehmungen 52 verhaken. Denkbar ist zum Beispiel, daß die nach innen ragenden Reste einer Perforation des Hohlprofils dort eingreifen.In addition, the reinforcing bumps 51 may still have recesses 52, which are surrounded by a wall portion 53. In these recesses 51 into a caulking can also be done. When caulking the surrounding wall portions 53 are deformed, thus achieving a secure attachment of the hollow sections. But it is also conceivable that appropriate locking on hook the hollow profiles in these recesses 52. It is conceivable, for example, that the inwardly projecting remnants of a perforation of the hollow profile engage there.

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  1. U-shaped plug connector (1) of plastics material for connection of hollow sections, particularly of spacer hollow sections of metal, plastics material or the like for, in particular, insulating glass units, wherein the plug connector (1) is provided at its lateral webs (3, 4) with outwardly directed blades (5) inclined rearwardly against the direction of insertion, characterised in that the plug connector (1) has in its centre region of the length thereof an elevation (10) facing in the direction of the open side of the U-section, wherein the elevation (10) has a greater height at its boundaries (11, 12) lying transversely to the longitudinal direction of the plug connector (1) than in its middle region.
  2. Plug connector according to claim 1, characterised in that abutments (6) predetermining a length of an insertion into the hollow sections to be connected are provided.
  3. Plug connector according to claim 2, characterised in that the abutments (6) are arranged in the region of the centre of the length of the U-shaped connector (1).
  4. Plug connector according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the abutments (6) are provided at the outer sides of the lateral webs (3, 4).
  5. Plug connector according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterised in that a resilient compensating element (7) is provided in the region of the abutments (6).
  6. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the base surface (2) has at least one passage (8).
  7. Plug connector according to claim 6, characterised in that the base surface (2) has at least one passage (8) in each length half.
  8. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the boundaries (11,12) have at least the height of the plug connector (1).
  9. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that in a case of a combination of a hollow section, which is to be pushed on, and a plug connector the boundaries (11, 12) are formed to be mechanically positively locking with respect to the hollow section to be pushed on.
  10. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the boundaries (11, 12) have at each of their ends remote from the base (2) of the plug connector (1) at least one respective sealing lip.
  11. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the lateral webs (3, 4) are matched in the region of the elevation (10) to the profile of the elevation (10).
  12. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the lateral webs (3, 4) have a cut-out (14) leaving the elevation (10) standing free.
  13. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the ends, which are remote from the base (2) of the plug connector (1), of the boundaries (11, 12) of the elevation (10) each have at least one cut-out (13) in longitudinal direction of the plug connector (1).
  14. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the elevation (10) is of dished construction.
  15. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the elevation (10) has approximately half the height of the plug connector.
  16. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the boundaries (11, 12) of the elevation (10) are of resilient construction at least in their upper region.
  17. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that in a case of a combination of a hollow section and a plug connector the lateral webs (3, 4) are formed to be adapted at least in the upper region to the contour of the hollow section to be connected.
  18. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the lateral webs (3, 4) are formed in the upper region to be chamfered inwardly at the outer side.
  19. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a sealing means is provided on the elevation (10).
  20. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one reinforcing elevation (51) is provided to project up from the base surface (2) in connector longitudinal axis between the two lateral webs (3, 4).
  21. Plug connector according to claim 20, characterised in that reinforcing elevation (51) has at least approximately the height of the lateral webs (3, 4).
  22. Plug connector according to claim 20 or 21, characterised in that at least one reinforcing elevation (51) is provided in each length half of the connector (1).
  23. Plug connector according to any one of claims 20 to 22, characterised in that the reinforcing elevations (51) are arranged to connect with the centre elevation (10).
  24. Plug connector according to any one of claims 20 to 23, characterised in that the reinforcing elevations (51) have at least one recess (52) towards the side remote from the base surface (2).
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