EP2334887A1 - Insertion connector - Google Patents

Insertion connector

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EP2334887A1
EP2334887A1 EP09768346A EP09768346A EP2334887A1 EP 2334887 A1 EP2334887 A1 EP 2334887A1 EP 09768346 A EP09768346 A EP 09768346A EP 09768346 A EP09768346 A EP 09768346A EP 2334887 A1 EP2334887 A1 EP 2334887A1
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connector
connector according
passage opening
retaining element
wall
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Max Kronenberg
Ralf M. Kronenberg
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/66—Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes permanently secured together
    • E06B3/663—Elements for spacing panes
    • E06B3/667—Connectors therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/66—Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes permanently secured together
    • E06B3/663—Elements for spacing panes
    • E06B3/667—Connectors therefor
    • E06B3/6675—Connectors therefor for connection between the spacing elements and false glazing bars
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/55—Member ends joined by inserted section
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/55—Member ends joined by inserted section
    • Y10T403/559—Fluted or splined section

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  • the invention relates to a connector having the features in the preamble of the main claim.
  • Such connectors are known in practice. They serve to connect hollow profiles of spacers or rungs for insulating glass panes and can as
  • the connector has at least one center wall and side walls and one or more retaining elements, which are arranged in practice at the free edges of the side walls.
  • Connectors that can be used universally and that are also suitable for the use of brackets or other fasteners for external attachments is suitable.
  • the invention solves this problem with the features in the main claim.
  • the claimed connector has one or more through openings on at least one center wall allowing passage of clips or other fasteners.
  • the passages are narrow and have a limited length. They have an elongated shape and can also extend in the center and in the longitudinal direction of the connector. This is for the passage and positioning of staples or the like. advantageous. Furthermore, this can be the
  • the claimed connector in particular in the form of a straight connector, connects by this design a high mechanical stability with a suitability for at least largely disability-free passage of brackets or other fasteners.
  • Retaining elements such as issued spring lugs to install. These can be matched to any perforation rows and positioned accordingly. As a result, an optimized retention effect can be achieved.
  • the claimed connector is particularly suitable for so-called.
  • Warm-edge profiles of spacers which may be made partly of plastic or eg have a very small wall thickness in stainless steel profiles.
  • the connector has a substantially ⁇ -shaped Cross section has.
  • About lateral bulges of the angled side walls and the formation of spring bridges is an optimized adaptation to the hollow profile shape receiving their tolerances and a particularly good retention effect achieved.
  • a closely adjacent and adjacent arrangement of the one or more retaining elements at the passage opening offers manufacturing advantages, in particular for connectors which are formed as stamped and bent part made of metal. This can be done with a punched cut exposing the passage opening and preferably a plurality of pairs and on both sides of the passage opening arranged retaining elements together with a bending out of these retaining elements.
  • Figure 1 a perspective view of a
  • Figure 2 a side view of the connector of
  • FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic representation of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 shows the associated and enlarged end view of the connector of FIGS. 1 and 2,
  • FIG. 4 is a plan view of the connector of FIG. 1;
  • Figure 5 a broken and enlarged bottom view of a middle wall with openings
  • Figure 6 a broken and enlarged perspective view of the area of the through hole and two adjacent
  • Figure 7 a schematic and partially sectioned
  • Figure 8 an end view of a hollow profile with a connector.
  • the invention relates to a connector (1) for hollow sections (17,18) of spacers or rungs for insulating glass panes.
  • the invention further relates to an arrangement of hollow profiles (17,18) with an inserted connector (1) and a further attachment, which is fixed by means of a through the connector (1) guided through bracket (19) or other fastener.
  • the connector (1) can optionally be designed as a corner or as a straight connector. In the embodiments shown, a straight connector is shown. Its features can also be transferred to a corner bracket with appropriate adaptation.
  • the connector (1) is for example the connection of two hollow sections (17) of a spacer frame for an insulating glass pane.
  • the other parts of the insulating glass are not shown for clarity.
  • the spacer frame with the profiles (17) surrounds the outside in the ring an inner hollow disc interior (22).
  • this disc interior (22) the above-mentioned attachments can be located, for example, as hollow sections (18), eg rung profiles, as end plug (20) or the like. are formed and on the spacer frame and its hollow sections (17) in a suitable manner by one or more fasteners (19) are fixed.
  • This may be, for example, substantially U-shaped brackets which are guided from the outside through the hollow profile (17) and the connector (1) in the disc interior (22) and there eg on an existing plastic end piece (20) of a transom profile (18 ) attack and fix this.
  • the clamps or fasteners (19) are shot through the hollow profile (17) and the connector (1) with compressed air, for example.
  • the rungs profile (18) is on the end piece (20) form-fitting and externally mounted and is thereby guided in the disk interior (22) and held by means of flat contact of the on the inside of the hollow profile (17) fixed end piece (20).
  • the connector (1) is designed for the passage of one or more fasteners (19) in a suitable manner. It has in the shown and preferred embodiment of an ⁇ -shaped cross-section and has lateral bulges (11). Figures 3 and 8 illustrate this design. It can also be seen from FIG. 8 that the hollow profile (17) has a corresponding hammerhead shape with two lateral bulges (11) at the lower edge area or bottom area facing the disk interior (22).
  • the connector (1) is adapted to the inner shape of the hollow profile (17). If that
  • Hollow profile (17) in turn is a rung profile, the cross-sectional shape of the connector (1) looks accordingly different.
  • the cross-section of the connector (1) may be substantially U-shaped. He can also have a closed box shape.
  • the connector (1) has at least one middle wall (2) and two side walls (3) adjoining on both sides. He also has at least one retaining element (6,7,8), which provides for a mechanical support, for example by an anti-extract locking claw in the hollow profile (17).
  • the connector (1) has a hollow and axially continuously open interior (14), through which a drying agent (not shown) located in the hollow profile (17) can flow. At the open end faces (15) can be located obliquely positioned tongues (16), which emanate from the middle wall (2).
  • the connector has a hollow and axially continuously open interior (14), through which a drying agent (not shown) located in the hollow profile (17) can flow. At the open end faces (15) can be located obliquely positioned tongues (16), which emanate from the middle wall (2).
  • the connector has a hollow and axially continuously open interior (14), through which a drying agent (not shown) located in the hollow profile (17) can flow. At the open end faces (15) can be located obliquely positioned tongue
  • the middle wall (2) has at least one elongated and narrow
  • the passage opening (9) extends along the longitudinal axis (23) of the connector (1) and is in
  • the orientation of the passage opening (9) can be exactly axial or oblique with a predominant axial direction component.
  • the passage opening (9) has no cover and allows a free passage of a fastener (19).
  • the retaining element (7) is arranged next to the passage opening (9) and preferably adjacent thereto.
  • the inner edge of the retaining element (7) forms part of the edge of the passage opening (9).
  • two retaining elements (7) are arranged opposite one another in pairs on both sides of the passage opening (9).
  • the retaining elements (7) are designed as flared spring lugs, which are of the preferably flat central wall
  • the middle wall (2) may alternatively have a curvature directed towards the interior space (14) and extending over its width.
  • the retaining elements (7) are arranged in the region of a longitudinal perforation (21) of the hollow profile (17). Figure 8 illustrates this situation.
  • the obliquely exposed spring lugs (7) may have an oblique edge at the free end. You can form-fitting attack on the inwardly projecting perforations (21).
  • the mutual distance of the retaining elements (7) may differ from the pitch of the perforations (21), so that with certainty a retaining lug (7) comes in positive and clamping engagement with a Perforationsvorprung.
  • the passage opening (9) has a length which is significantly smaller than the leg length of the angled or straight connector (1) from the center line (5) to the adjacent end face (15).
  • Opening length may e.g. about two-thirds of this leg length amount.
  • the width of the passage opening (9) is substantially smaller than the width of the middle wall (2).
  • the width of the through openings (9), which are preferably arranged centrally in the transverse direction, can also be matched to the lateral spacing of two rows of perforations (21) against which the retaining elements (7) engage.
  • the opening width may be equal to or smaller than this perforation distance.
  • the retaining elements (7) have a franking (10) in the middle wall (2), which is, for example, L-shaped and which opens towards the passage opening (9).
  • the franking (10) is at least partially covered by the exhibited retaining element (7).
  • the passage opening (9) and the two adjacent free spaces (10) can merge into each other.
  • the width of the retaining elements (7) adjoining the opening edges on both sides may be selected so that the retaining elements (10) in the projection lie within the area between the free edges of the angled side walls (3).
  • FIG. 4 illustrates this Arrangement.
  • the obliquely downward or outward issued spring lugs have for retention purposes respectively to the center line (5).
  • the connector (1) may consist of any suitable material. In the embodiment shown it consists of metal, in particular of cold rolled steel. It can alternatively consist of a different material. Furthermore, versions made of plastic or of another material or of composite materials are possible.
  • the connector (1) is formed as a punched and bent part.
  • the passage openings (9) and the clearances (10) are cut out of the board in a punched cut, wherein subsequently the spring lugs (7) are bent.
  • the one or two through holes (9) can be to the usual dimensions of the brackets or others
  • the brackets (19) can be placed in axial alignment along the connector longitudinal axis. They can also be set at an angle. In addition, the clearances (10) for the passage of the brackets (19) or fasteners can be used. It may also be sufficient if, in the case of two-armed clamps (19) of the embodiment shown, only one limb extends through the passage opening (9) and / or one clearing (10) and the other limb penetrates the middle wall (2) through the solid region.
  • the side walls (3) are bent multi-level and form above the bulges (11) an upstanding web area with a free edge which engages the roof of the hollow profile (17) and as a retaining element (8) may have one or more upstanding in wall extension teeth. These can vary in height with each other. They can also be left-angled and / or right-angled or mutually interlaced.
  • the side walls (3) can in the region of the center line (5) and the connecting point of the hollow sections (17) extending there have a transverse separation (13), which cuts through the said upstanding web with the free side wall edge and at the lower end of the web also a piece to Side in the direction of the bulge (11) is enough.
  • Such separations (13) may be multiple at intervals along the two connector legs. As a result, spring bridges (12) are formed. The cut through the separations (13)
  • Sidewall areas can spring in height or vertically and laterally. As FIG. 8 makes clear, in addition the projecting webs of the side walls (3) can be set obliquely outwards above the bulges (11).
  • the spring bridges (12) can have a laterally acting retaining element (6) in the form of an obliquely outwardly projecting spring nose, at least at one edge region.
  • the spring lugs (6,8) press against the adjacent inner walls of the hollow profile (17) and engage e.g. at the
  • FIG. 8 clarifies this embodiment.
  • the spring lugs (6) of the spring bridges (12) can according to Figure 2 have different altitudes and thereby attack at different points of the plugged hollow profile (17), which increases the retention effect.
  • the connector (1) may have a center stop (4). This is formed, for example, by four slanted spring lugs (6) arranged on both sides of the center line (5). He can alternatively by hard stops, others Spring tabs or be prepared in any other suitable manner.

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  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Joining Of Building Structures In Genera (AREA)
  • Clamps And Clips (AREA)
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  • Component Parts Of Construction Machinery (AREA)
  • Securing Of Glass Panes Or The Like (AREA)
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Abstract

The invention relates to an insertion connector (1) for hollow profiled elements (17, 18) of spacers or mullions for insulating glass panes. The insertion connector comprises lateral walls (3) and at least one central wall (2) having at least one long opening (9) extending along the longitudinal axis (23) of the connector, and at least one holding element (7) projecting from the central wall (2). The holding element (7) is arranged adjacently to the through-opening (9). The insertion connector (1) can comprise other holding elements on the lateral walls (3).

Description

BESCHREIBUNG DESCRIPTION
SteckverbinderConnectors
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Steckverbinder mit den Merkmalen im Oberbegriff des Hauptanspruchs.The invention relates to a connector having the features in the preamble of the main claim.
Derartige Steckverbinder sind aus der Praxis bekannt. Sie dienen zur Verbindung von Hohlprofilen von Abstandshaltern oder Sprossen für Isolierglasscheiben und können alsSuch connectors are known in practice. They serve to connect hollow profiles of spacers or rungs for insulating glass panes and can as
Eckwinkel oder als Geradverbinder ausgebildet sein. Der Steckverbinder weist mindestens eine Mittelwand und Seitenwände sowie ein oder mehrere Rückhalteelemente auf, die in der Praxis an den freien Rändern der Seitenwände angeordnet sind.Corner or be designed as a straight connector. The connector has at least one center wall and side walls and one or more retaining elements, which are arranged in practice at the free edges of the side walls.
Es ist ferner für andere Steckverbinder bekannt, Klammern von außen durch die Hohlprofile und den Steckverbinder in gegenüber liegend angeordnete Endstopfen von Sprossen einzuschießen. Zu diesem Zweck kennt man auchIt is also known for other connectors to lock brackets from outside through the hollow sections and the connector into oppositely disposed end plugs of rungs. For this purpose one knows also
Steckverbinder mit großflächigen Öffnungen am Boden für den Klammerdurchlass, wobei statt einer flächendeckenden Mittelwand drei schmale Stege an den Enden und in der Mitte eines geraden Steckverbinders vorhanden sind.Connector with large openings at the bottom for the clip passage, wherein instead of a full-coverage center wall three narrow webs are present at the ends and in the middle of a straight connector.
Außerdem ist es anderweitig bekannt, massive Bodenteile oder Mittelwände mit Lamellen oder Federnasen als Rückhalteelemente auszurüsten, die in Rippen, Perforationsreihen oder dergleichen Erhebungen an der benachbarten Innenwand des Hohlprofils eingreifen. Die Böden oder Mittelwände des Steckverbinders sind für die Federaufnahme konkav gewölbt oder weisen vertiefte Kanäle auf .Moreover, it is otherwise known to equip solid floor parts or middle walls with lamellae or spring lugs as retaining elements which engage in ribs, rows of perforations or the like elevations on the adjacent inner wall of the hollow profile. The bottoms or middle walls of the connector are concavely arched for the spring retainer or have recessed channels.
Es ist Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, einenIt is an object of the present invention to provide a
Steckverbinder aufzuzeigen, der universal verwendbar ist und der sich auch für den Einsatz von Klammern oder anderen Befestigungselementen für externe Anbauteile eignet .Connectors that can be used universally and that are also suitable for the use of brackets or other fasteners for external attachments is suitable.
Die Erfindung löst diese Aufgabe mit den Merkmalen im Hauptanspruch.The invention solves this problem with the features in the main claim.
Der beanspruchte Steckverbinder hat eine oder mehrere Durchgangsöffnungen an mindestens einer Mittelwand, die einen Durchtritt von Klammern oder anderen Befestigungselementen erlauben. Die Durchtrittsöffnungen sind schmal ausgebildet und haben eine begrenzte Länge. Sie haben eine längliche Form und können sich auch mittig sowie in Längsrichtung des Verbinder erstrecken. Dies ist für den Durchtritt und die Positionierung von Klammern oder dgl . von Vorteil. Ferner kann hierdurch dieThe claimed connector has one or more through openings on at least one center wall allowing passage of clips or other fasteners. The passages are narrow and have a limited length. They have an elongated shape and can also extend in the center and in the longitudinal direction of the connector. This is for the passage and positioning of staples or the like. advantageous. Furthermore, this can be the
Mittelwand weitgehend massiv ausgebildet sein und dem Verbinder eine hohe Steifigkeit verleihen. Der beanspruchte Steckverbinder, insbesondere in Form eines Geradverbinders, verbindet durch diese Gestaltung eine hohe mechanische Stabilität mit einer Eignung für den zumindest weitgehend behinderungsfreien Durchlass von Klammern oder anderen Befestigungselementen.Middle wall to be largely solid and give the connector a high rigidity. The claimed connector, in particular in the form of a straight connector, connects by this design a high mechanical stability with a suitability for at least largely disability-free passage of brackets or other fasteners.
Durch den kleinen Flächenbedarf der Durchgangsöffnung ist es möglich, an der Mittelwand zusätzlichDue to the small area requirement of the passage opening, it is possible in addition to the middle wall
Rückhalteelemente, beispielsweise ausgestellte Federnasen, anzubringen. Diese können auf eventuelle Perforationsreihen abgestimmt und entsprechend positioniert werden. Hierdurch lässt sich eine optimierte Rückhaltewirkung erreichen.Retaining elements, such as issued spring lugs to install. These can be matched to any perforation rows and positioned accordingly. As a result, an optimized retention effect can be achieved.
Der beanspruchte Steckverbinder ist besonders geeignet für sog. Warm-Edge-Profile von Abstandshaltern, die zum Teil aus Kunststoff bestehen können oder z.B. bei Edelstahlprofilen eine sehr geringe Wandstärke haben. Für derartige Verbindungen ist es günstig, wenn der Steckverbinder eine im wesentlichen Ω-förmigen Querschnitt aufweist. Über seitliche Ausbauchungen der abgewinkelten Seitenwände und die Ausbildung von Federbrücken ist eine optimierte Anpassung an die Hohlprofilform unter Aufnahme von deren Toleranzen sowie eine besonders gute Rückhaltewirkung erzielbar.The claimed connector is particularly suitable for so-called. Warm-edge profiles of spacers, which may be made partly of plastic or eg have a very small wall thickness in stainless steel profiles. For such compounds, it is advantageous if the connector has a substantially Ω-shaped Cross section has. About lateral bulges of the angled side walls and the formation of spring bridges is an optimized adaptation to the hollow profile shape receiving their tolerances and a particularly good retention effect achieved.
Eine eng benachbarte und angrenzende Anordnung der ein oder mehreren Rückhalteelemente an der Durchtrittsöffnung bietet fertigungstechnische Vorteile, insbesondere für Steckverbinder, die als Stanz- und Biegeteil aus Metall ausgebildet sind. Hierbei kann mit einem Stanzschnitt ein Freilegen der Durchtrittsöffnung und der bevorzugt mehreren paarweisen und beidseits der Durchtrittsöffnung angeordneten Rückhalteelemente nebst einem Ausbiegen dieser Rückhalteelemente erfolgen.A closely adjacent and adjacent arrangement of the one or more retaining elements at the passage opening offers manufacturing advantages, in particular for connectors which are formed as stamped and bent part made of metal. This can be done with a punched cut exposing the passage opening and preferably a plurality of pairs and on both sides of the passage opening arranged retaining elements together with a bending out of these retaining elements.
In den Unteransprüchen sind weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung angegeben. In the subclaims further advantageous embodiments of the invention are given.
Die Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen beispielsweise und schematisch dargestellt. Im einzelnen zeigen:The invention is illustrated by way of example and schematically in the drawings. In detail show:
Figur 1: eine perspektivische Darstellung einesFigure 1: a perspective view of a
Steckverbinders mit Durchtrittsöffnungen und Rückhalteelementen an seiner bodenseitigen Mittelwand,Connector with passages and retaining elements on its bottom center wall,
Figur 2: eine Seitenansicht des Steckverbinders vonFigure 2: a side view of the connector of
Figur 2,FIG. 2,
Figur 3: die zugehörige und vergrößerte Stirnansicht des Steckverbinders von Figur 1 und 2,FIG. 3 shows the associated and enlarged end view of the connector of FIGS. 1 and 2,
Figur 4: eine Draufsicht auf den Steckverbinder von Figur 1,FIG. 4 is a plan view of the connector of FIG. 1;
Figur 5: eine abgebrochene und vergrößerte Unteransicht einer Mittelwand mit Durchtrittsöffnungen undFigure 5: a broken and enlarged bottom view of a middle wall with openings and
Rückhalteelementen,Retaining elements,
Figur 6: eine abgebrochene und vergrößerte perspektivische Ansicht des Bereichs der Durchgangsöffnung und zweier benachbarterFigure 6: a broken and enlarged perspective view of the area of the through hole and two adjacent
Rückhalteelemente,Retaining elements
Figur 7: eine schematische und teilweise geschnitteneFigure 7: a schematic and partially sectioned
Seitenansicht eines Steckverbinders in zwei Abstandshalterhohlprofilen mit einer durchgeschossenen Klammer nebst einem daran befestigten Endstück undSide view of a connector in two spacer hollow profiles with a slotted clamp together with an attached end piece and
Figur 8: eine Stirnansicht eines Hohlprofils mit einem Steckverbinder. Die Erfindung betrifft einen Steckverbinder (1) für Hohlprofile (17,18) von Abstandshaltern oder Sprossen für Isolierglasscheiben. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner eine Anordnung von Hohlprofilen (17,18) mit einem eingesteckten Verbinder (1) und einem weiteren Anbauteil, welches mittels einer durch den Steckverbinder (1) hindurch geführten Klammer (19) oder eines anderen Befestigungselements fixiert ist.Figure 8: an end view of a hollow profile with a connector. The invention relates to a connector (1) for hollow sections (17,18) of spacers or rungs for insulating glass panes. The invention further relates to an arrangement of hollow profiles (17,18) with an inserted connector (1) and a further attachment, which is fixed by means of a through the connector (1) guided through bracket (19) or other fastener.
Der Steckverbinder (1) kann wahlweise als Eckwinkel oder als Geradverbinder ausgebildet sein. In den gezeigten Ausführungsbeispielen ist ein Geradverbinder dargestellt. Dessen Merkmale lassen sich mit entsprechender Anpassung auch auf einen Eckwinkel übertragen.The connector (1) can optionally be designed as a corner or as a straight connector. In the embodiments shown, a straight connector is shown. Its features can also be transferred to a corner bracket with appropriate adaptation.
Wie Figur 7 verdeutlicht, dient der Steckverbinder (1) z.B. der Verbindung von zwei Hohlprofilen (17) eines Abstandshalterrahmens für eine Isolierglasscheibe. Die anderen Teile der Isolierglasscheibe sind der Übersicht halber nicht darstellt. Der Abstandshalterrahmen mit den Profilen (17) umgibt außenseitig im Ring einen innen liegenden hohlen Scheibeninnenraum (22) . In diesem Scheibeninnenraum (22) können sich die vorerwähnten Anbauteile befinden, die z.B. als Hohlprofile (18), z.B. Sprossenprofile, als Endstopfen (20) oder dgl . ausgebildet sind und die am Abstandshalterrahmen und dessen Hohlprofilen (17) in geeigneter Weise durch ein oder mehrere Befestigungselemente (19) fixiert werden. Dies können z.B. im wesentlichen U-förmige Klammern sein, die von außen durch das Hohlprofil (17) und den Steckverbinder (1) in den Scheibeninnenraum (22) geführt werden und dort z.B. an einem aus Kunststoff bestehenden Endstück (20) eines Sprossenprofils (18) angreifen und dieses fixieren. Die Klammern oder Befestigungselemente (19) werden z.B. durch das Hohlprofil (17) und den Steckverbinder (1) mit Pressluft geschossen. Das Sprossenprofil (18) ist auf das Endstück (20) formschlüssig und außenseitig aufgesetzt und wird hierdurch im Scheibeninnenraum (22) geführt und mittels planer Anlage des an der Innenseite des Hohlprofils (17) fixierten Endstücks (20) gehalten.As Figure 7 illustrates, the connector (1) is for example the connection of two hollow sections (17) of a spacer frame for an insulating glass pane. The other parts of the insulating glass are not shown for clarity. The spacer frame with the profiles (17) surrounds the outside in the ring an inner hollow disc interior (22). In this disc interior (22), the above-mentioned attachments can be located, for example, as hollow sections (18), eg rung profiles, as end plug (20) or the like. are formed and on the spacer frame and its hollow sections (17) in a suitable manner by one or more fasteners (19) are fixed. This may be, for example, substantially U-shaped brackets which are guided from the outside through the hollow profile (17) and the connector (1) in the disc interior (22) and there eg on an existing plastic end piece (20) of a transom profile (18 ) attack and fix this. The clamps or fasteners (19) are shot through the hollow profile (17) and the connector (1) with compressed air, for example. The rungs profile (18) is on the end piece (20) form-fitting and externally mounted and is thereby guided in the disk interior (22) and held by means of flat contact of the on the inside of the hollow profile (17) fixed end piece (20).
Der Steckverbinder (1) ist für den Durchlass von einem oder mehreren Befestigungselementen (19) in geeigneter Weise ausgebildet. Er weist in der gezeigten und bevorzugten Ausführungsform einen Ω-förmigen Querschnitt auf und hat seitliche Ausbauchungen (11) . Figur 3 und 8 verdeutlichen diese Gestaltung. Aus Figur 8 ist außerdem ersichtlich, dass das Hohlprofil (17) eine entsprechende Hammerkopfform mit zwei seitlichen Ausbauchungen (11) am unteren und zum Scheibeninnenraum (22) weisenden Randoder Bodenbereich hat. Der Steckverbinder (1) ist an die Innenform des Hohlprofils (17) angepasst. Wenn dasThe connector (1) is designed for the passage of one or more fasteners (19) in a suitable manner. It has in the shown and preferred embodiment of an Ω-shaped cross-section and has lateral bulges (11). Figures 3 and 8 illustrate this design. It can also be seen from FIG. 8 that the hollow profile (17) has a corresponding hammerhead shape with two lateral bulges (11) at the lower edge area or bottom area facing the disk interior (22). The connector (1) is adapted to the inner shape of the hollow profile (17). If that
Hohlprofil (17) seinerseits ein Sprossenprofil ist, sieht die Querschnittsform des Steckverbinders (1) entsprechend anders aus. In weiterer Abwandlung der gezeigten und beschriebenen Ausführungsformen kann der Querschnitt des Steckverbinders (1) im wesentlichen U-förmig sein. Er kann auch eine geschlossene Kastenform haben.Hollow profile (17) in turn is a rung profile, the cross-sectional shape of the connector (1) looks accordingly different. In a further modification of the illustrated and described embodiments, the cross-section of the connector (1) may be substantially U-shaped. He can also have a closed box shape.
Der Steckverbinder (1) weist mindestens eine Mittelwand (2) und zwei beidseitig angrenzende Seitenwände (3) auf. Er hat außerdem mindestens ein Rückhalteelement (6,7,8), welches für einen mechanischen Rückhalt, z.B. durch eine gegen Auszug sperrende Verkrallung, im Hohlprofil (17) sorgt. In der gezeigten Ausführungsform besitzt der Steckverbinder (1) einen hohlen und axial durchgängig offenen Innenraum (14), durch den ein im Hohlprofil (17) befindliches Trocknungsmittel (nicht dargestellt) fließen kann. An den offenen Stirnseiten (15) können sich schräg aufgestellte Zungen (16) befinden, die von der Mittelwand (2) ausgehen. In der gezeigten Ausführungsform wird der SteckverbinderThe connector (1) has at least one middle wall (2) and two side walls (3) adjoining on both sides. He also has at least one retaining element (6,7,8), which provides for a mechanical support, for example by an anti-extract locking claw in the hollow profile (17). In the embodiment shown, the connector (1) has a hollow and axially continuously open interior (14), through which a drying agent (not shown) located in the hollow profile (17) can flow. At the open end faces (15) can be located obliquely positioned tongues (16), which emanate from the middle wall (2). In the embodiment shown, the connector
(1) in das Hohlprofil (17) z.B. gemäß Figur 7 und 8 derart eingebaut, dass seine Mittelwand (2) ein Bodenteil bildet und zum Scheibeninnenraum (22) weist. Die Mittelwand (2) besitzt mindestens eine längliche und schmale(1) into the hollow profile (17) e.g. according to Figure 7 and 8 installed such that its center wall (2) forms a bottom part and facing the disc interior (22). The middle wall (2) has at least one elongated and narrow
Durchgangsöffnung (9) und mindestens ein abstehendes Rückhalteelement (7) .Through opening (9) and at least one protruding retaining element (7).
Die Durchgangsöffnung (9) erstreckt sich entlang der Längsachse (23) des Steckverbinders (1) und ist imThe passage opening (9) extends along the longitudinal axis (23) of the connector (1) and is in
Innenbereich der Mittelwand (2), vorzugsweise mittig, angeordnet. Die Ausrichtung der Durchgangsöffnung (9) kann exakt axial oder schräg mit einer überwiegenden axialen Richtungskomponente sein. Die Durchgangsöffnung (9) hat keine Abdeckung und erlaubt einen freien Durchtritt eines Befestigungselements (19) .Interior of the middle wall (2), preferably centrally arranged. The orientation of the passage opening (9) can be exactly axial or oblique with a predominant axial direction component. The passage opening (9) has no cover and allows a free passage of a fastener (19).
Das Rückhalteelement (7) ist neben der Durchgangsöffnung (9) und dabei vorzugsweise angrenzend angeordnet. Der innere Rand des Rückhalteelements (7) bildet einen Teil des Randes der Durchgangsöffnung (9) . Vorzugsweise sind beidseits der Durchgangsöffnung (9) je zwei Rückhalteelemente (7) paarweise gegenüberliegend angeordnet. Im gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel weist der Steckverbinder (1) beidseits einer quer liegendenThe retaining element (7) is arranged next to the passage opening (9) and preferably adjacent thereto. The inner edge of the retaining element (7) forms part of the edge of the passage opening (9). Preferably, two retaining elements (7) are arranged opposite one another in pairs on both sides of the passage opening (9). In the illustrated embodiment, the connector (1) on both sides of a transverse
Mittellinie (5) jeweils eine in Verbinderlängsrichtung (23) sich erstreckende Durchgangsöffnung mit zwei Paaren von Rückhalteelementen (7) auf.Center line (5) in each case in the connector longitudinal direction (23) extending through opening with two pairs of retaining elements (7).
Die Rückhalteelemente (7) sind als ausgestellte Federnasen ausgebildet, die von der vorzugsweise ebenen MittelwandThe retaining elements (7) are designed as flared spring lugs, which are of the preferably flat central wall
(2) nach außen abgebogen sind und vom Verbinderboden in der Einbaustellung nach unten wegragen. Die Mittelwand (2) kann alternativ eine zum Innenraum (14) gerichtete und über ihre Breite sich erstreckende Wölbung aufweisen. Die Rückhalteelemente (7) sind im Bereich einer längslaufenden Perforation (21) des Hohlprofils (17) angeordnet. Figur 8 verdeutlicht diese Lage. Die schräg ausgestellten Federnasen (7) können am freien Ende einen schrägen Rand aufweisen. Sie können formschlüssig an den nach innen ragenden Perforationen (21) angreifen. Der gegenseitige Abstand der Rückhalteelemente (7) kann vom Teilungsmaß der Perforationen (21) abweichen, so dass mit Sicherheit eine Rückhaltenase (7) in formschlüssigen und klemmenden Eingriff mit einem Perforationsvorsprung kommt.(2) are bent outwards and protrude from the connector base in the installed position down. The middle wall (2) may alternatively have a curvature directed towards the interior space (14) and extending over its width. The retaining elements (7) are arranged in the region of a longitudinal perforation (21) of the hollow profile (17). Figure 8 illustrates this situation. The obliquely exposed spring lugs (7) may have an oblique edge at the free end. You can form-fitting attack on the inwardly projecting perforations (21). The mutual distance of the retaining elements (7) may differ from the pitch of the perforations (21), so that with certainty a retaining lug (7) comes in positive and clamping engagement with a Perforationsvorprung.
Die Durchgangsöffnung (9) weist eine Länge auf, die deutlich kleiner als die Schenkellänge des abgewinkelten oder geraden Steckverbinders (1) von der Mittellinie (5) bis zur benachbarten Stirnseite (15) ist. DieThe passage opening (9) has a length which is significantly smaller than the leg length of the angled or straight connector (1) from the center line (5) to the adjacent end face (15). The
Öffnungslänge kann z.B. ca. zwei Drittel dieser Schenkellänge betragen. Die Breite der Durchgangsöffnung (9) ist wesentlich kleiner als die Breite der Mittelwand (2) . Die Breite der bevorzugt in Querrichtung mittig angeordneten Durchgangsöffnungen (9) kann außerdem auf die den seitlichen Abstand von zwei Perforationsreihen (21) abgestimmt sein, an denen die Rückhalteelemente (7) angreifen. Die Öffnungsweite kann gleich oder kleiner als dieser Perforationsabstand sein.Opening length may e.g. about two-thirds of this leg length amount. The width of the passage opening (9) is substantially smaller than the width of the middle wall (2). The width of the through openings (9), which are preferably arranged centrally in the transverse direction, can also be matched to the lateral spacing of two rows of perforations (21) against which the retaining elements (7) engage. The opening width may be equal to or smaller than this perforation distance.
Die Rückhalteelemente (7) weisen eine Freimachung (10) in der Mittelwand (2) auf, die z.B. L-förmig ausgebildet ist und die sich zur Durchgangsöffnung (9) hin öffnet. Die Freimachung (10) wird von dem ausgestellten Rückhalteelement (7) zumindest teilweise abgedeckt. Die Durchgangsöffnung (9) und die beidseits angrenzenden Freimachungen (10) können ineinander übergehen. Die Breite der beidseits an die Öffnungsränder angrenzenden Rückhalteelemente (7) kann so gewählt sein, dass die Rückhalteelemente (10) in der Projektion innerhalb des Bereichs zwischen den freien Rändern der abgewinkelten Seitenwände (3) liegen. Figur 4 verdeutlicht diese Anordnung. Die schräg nach unten oder außen ausgestellten Federnasen weisen zu Rückhaltezwecken jeweils zur Mittellinie (5) .The retaining elements (7) have a franking (10) in the middle wall (2), which is, for example, L-shaped and which opens towards the passage opening (9). The franking (10) is at least partially covered by the exhibited retaining element (7). The passage opening (9) and the two adjacent free spaces (10) can merge into each other. The width of the retaining elements (7) adjoining the opening edges on both sides may be selected so that the retaining elements (10) in the projection lie within the area between the free edges of the angled side walls (3). FIG. 4 illustrates this Arrangement. The obliquely downward or outward issued spring lugs have for retention purposes respectively to the center line (5).
Der Steckverbinder (1) kann aus einem beliebig geeigneten Material bestehen. In der gezeigten Ausführungsform besteht er aus Metall, insbesondere aus kalt gewalztem Stahl. Er kann alternativ aus einem anderen Material bestehen. Ferner sind Ausführungen aus Kunststoff oder aus einem anderen Werkstoff oder auch aus Verbundwerkstoffen möglich .The connector (1) may consist of any suitable material. In the embodiment shown it consists of metal, in particular of cold rolled steel. It can alternatively consist of a different material. Furthermore, versions made of plastic or of another material or of composite materials are possible.
In der gezeigten Ausführungsform ist der Steckverbinder (1) als Stanz- und Biegeteil ausgebildet. Die Durchgangsöffnungen (9) und die Freimachungen (10) werden aus der Platine in einem Stanzschnitt ausgeschnitten, wobei anschließend die Federnasen (7) abgebogen werden.In the illustrated embodiment, the connector (1) is formed as a punched and bent part. The passage openings (9) and the clearances (10) are cut out of the board in a punched cut, wherein subsequently the spring lugs (7) are bent.
Die ein oder zwei Durchgangsöffnungen (9) können auf die üblichen Maße der Klammern oder anderenThe one or two through holes (9) can be to the usual dimensions of the brackets or others
Befestigungselemente (19) abgestimmt sein. Die Klammern (19) können mit axialer Ausrichtung längs der Verbinderlängsachse gesetzt werden. Sie können auch schräg gesetzt werden. Außerdem können die Freimachungen (10) für den Durchtritt der Klammern (19) oder Befestigungselemente genutzt werden. Es kann außerdem genügen, wenn bei zweiarmigen Klammern (19) der dargestellten Ausführungsvariante nur ein Schenkel durch die Durchtrittsöffnung (9) und/oder eine Freimachung (10) verläuft und der andere Schenkel die Mittelwand (2) den massiven Bereich durchdringt.Be matched fastening elements (19). The brackets (19) can be placed in axial alignment along the connector longitudinal axis. They can also be set at an angle. In addition, the clearances (10) for the passage of the brackets (19) or fasteners can be used. It may also be sufficient if, in the case of two-armed clamps (19) of the embodiment shown, only one limb extends through the passage opening (9) and / or one clearing (10) and the other limb penetrates the middle wall (2) through the solid region.
Bei der gezeigten Ω-Querschnittsform des Steckverbinders (1) sind die Seitenwände (3) mehrstufig abgewinkelt und bilden oberhalb der Ausbauchungen (11) einen hochstehenden Stegbereich mit einem freien Rand, der am Dach des Hohlprofils (17) angreift und als Rückhalteelement (8) einen oder mehrere in Wandverlängerung hochstehende Zähne aufweisen kann. Diese können untereinander in ihrer Höhe variieren. Sie können außerdem nach links und/oder rechts schräg ausgestellt bzw. gegenseitig verschränkt sein.In the Ω-cross-sectional shape of the connector (1) shown, the side walls (3) are bent multi-level and form above the bulges (11) an upstanding web area with a free edge which engages the roof of the hollow profile (17) and as a retaining element (8) may have one or more upstanding in wall extension teeth. These can vary in height with each other. They can also be left-angled and / or right-angled or mutually interlaced.
Die Seitenwände (3) können im Bereich der Mittellinie (5) und der dort verlaufenden Verbindungsstelle der Hohlprofile (17) eine quer verlaufende Trennung (13) aufweisen, welche den besagten hochstehenden Steg mit dem freien Seitenwandrand durchtrennt und am unteren Stegende auch ein Stück zur Seite in Richtung der Ausbauchung (11) reicht. Derartige Trennungen (13) können in Abständen entlang der beiden Verbinderschenkel mehrfach vorhanden sein. Hierdurch werden Federbrücken (12) gebildet. Die durch die Trennungen (13) freigeschnittenenThe side walls (3) can in the region of the center line (5) and the connecting point of the hollow sections (17) extending there have a transverse separation (13), which cuts through the said upstanding web with the free side wall edge and at the lower end of the web also a piece to Side in the direction of the bulge (11) is enough. Such separations (13) may be multiple at intervals along the two connector legs. As a result, spring bridges (12) are formed. The cut through the separations (13)
Seitenwandbereiche können in der Höhe bzw. vertikal und seitlich federn. Wie Figur 8 verdeutlicht, können außerdem die hochragenden Stege der Seitenwände (3) oberhalb der Ausbauchungen (11) schräg nach außen gestellt sein.Sidewall areas can spring in height or vertically and laterally. As FIG. 8 makes clear, in addition the projecting webs of the side walls (3) can be set obliquely outwards above the bulges (11).
Die Federbrücken (12) können zumindest an einem Randbereich ein seitlich wirkendes Rückhalteelement (6) in Form einer schräg nach außen ausgestellten Federnase haben. Die Federnasen (6,8) drücken gegen die benachbarten Innenwände des Hohlprofils (17) und greifen z.B. amThe spring bridges (12) can have a laterally acting retaining element (6) in the form of an obliquely outwardly projecting spring nose, at least at one edge region. The spring lugs (6,8) press against the adjacent inner walls of the hollow profile (17) and engage e.g. at the
Übergang zwischen Dachbereich und Seitenwand sowie am darunter liegenden Seitenwandbereich des Hohlprofils (17) an. Figur 8 verdeutlicht diese Ausgestaltung. Die Federnasen (6) der Federbrücken (12) können gemäß Figur 2 unterschiedliche Höhenlagen haben und greifen dadurch an verschiedenen Stellen des aufgesteckten Hohlprofils (17) an, was die Rückhaltewirkung erhöht.Transition between the roof area and side wall and the underlying side wall portion of the hollow profile (17). FIG. 8 clarifies this embodiment. The spring lugs (6) of the spring bridges (12) can according to Figure 2 have different altitudes and thereby attack at different points of the plugged hollow profile (17), which increases the retention effect.
Der Steckverbinder (1) kann einen Mittenanschlag (4) haben. Dieser wird z.B. von vier beidseits der Mittellinie (5) angeordneten schräg ausgestellten Federnasen (6) gebildet. Er kann alternativ durch Festanschläge, andere Federnasen oder in beliebig anderer geeigneter Weise hergestellt sein.The connector (1) may have a center stop (4). This is formed, for example, by four slanted spring lugs (6) arranged on both sides of the center line (5). He can alternatively by hard stops, others Spring tabs or be prepared in any other suitable manner.
Abwandlungen der gezeigten und beschriebenen Ausführungsformen sind in verschiedener Weise möglich. Dies betrifft zum einen die Querschnittsform des Steckverbinders (1) und die Form und Anordnung seiner Rückhalteelemente an den Seitenwänden (3) oder an anderer Stelle. Ferner kann die Form und Lage der Durchtrittsöffnung (en) (9) variieren. Gleiches gilt für Zahl, Form und Anordnung der Rückhalteelemente (7), die auch in anderer Weise statt als Federnasen ausgebildet sein können. Insbesondere bei einem Steckverbinder aus Kunststoff können Rippen oder andere Rückhalteelemente (7) eingesetzt werden. Die Rückhalteelemente (7) können außerdem seitlich von der Durchgangsöffnung (9) distanziert angeordnet sein und ohne eine Freimachung (19) auskommen. Dies ist z.B. bei Kunststoffverbindern oder bei Verbindern aus einem gießfähigen Material, z.B. einem Metallguss oder dergleichen möglich. Variations of the embodiments shown and described are possible in various ways. This concerns on the one hand the cross-sectional shape of the connector (1) and the shape and arrangement of its retaining elements on the side walls (3) or elsewhere. Furthermore, the shape and position of the passage opening (s) (9) may vary. The same applies to the number, shape and arrangement of the retaining elements (7), which can also be configured in other ways than spring lugs. In particular, in a plastic connector ribs or other retaining elements (7) can be used. The retaining elements (7) can also be arranged at a distance from the passage opening (9) and can do without a clearance (19). This is possible, for example, in plastic connectors or in connectors made of a castable material, for example a metal casting or the like.
BEZUGS ZE ICHENLI STEREFERENCE ZECHENLI STE
1 Steckverbinder1 connector
2 Mittelwand, Boden 3 Seitenwand2 middle wall, bottom 3 side wall
4 Mittenanschlag4 middle stop
5 Verbindungsstelle, Mittellinie5 joint, centerline
6 Rückhalteelement, Rückhaltenase an Seitenwand6 Retaining element, retention nose on side wall
7 Rückhalteelement, Rückhaltenase an Mittelwand 8 Rückhalteelement, Zahn7 Retaining element, retention nose on middle wall 8 Retaining element, tooth
9 Durchgangsöffnung, Wandöffnung9 passage opening, wall opening
10 Freimachung, Freischnitt10 franking, free cut
11 Ausbauchung11 bulge
12 Federbrücke 13 Trennung12 spring bridge 13 separation
14 Innenraum14 interior
15 Stirnseite15 front side
16 Zunge16 tongue
17 Hohlprofil, Abstandshalterprofil 18 Hohlprofil, Sprossenprofil17 Hollow profile, spacer profile 18 Hollow profile, transom profile
19 Klammer19 bracket
20 Endstück20 tail
21 Perforation21 perforation
22 Scheibeninneraum 23 Längsachse, Längsrichtung 22 disk interior 23 longitudinal axis, longitudinal direction

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PATENTANSPRÜCHE
1.) Steckverbinder für Hohlprofile (17,18) von Abstandshaltern oder Sprossen für Isolierglasscheiben, wobei der Steckverbinder (1) mindestens eine Mittelwand (2) und Seitenwände (3) sowie mindestens ein Rückhalteelement (6,7,8) aufweist, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Mittelwand (2) mindestens eine längliche und längs der Verbinderlängsachse (23) sich erstreckende Durchgangsöffnung (9) sowie mindestens ein abstehendes Rückhalteelement (7) aufweist.1.) Connector for hollow sections (17,18) of spacers or rungs for insulating glass panes, wherein the connector (1) has at least one center wall (2) and side walls (3) and at least one retaining element (6,7,8), characterized in that the middle wall (2) has at least one elongated passage opening (9) extending along the longitudinal axis of the connector (23) and at least one protruding retaining element (7).
2.) Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass das2.) Connector according to claim 1, characterized g e k e n e c i n e t that the
Rückhalteelement (7) neben der Durchgangsöffnung (9) angeordnet ist.Retaining element (7) next to the passage opening (9) is arranged.
3.) Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass das3.) Connector according to claim 1 or 2, characterized g e k e n e c i n e t that the
Rückhalteelement (7) an die Durchgangsöffnung (9) angrenzt .Retaining element (7) adjacent to the passage opening (9).
4.) Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass beidseits der Durchgangsöffnung (9) Rückhalteelemente (7) angeordnet sind.4.) Connector according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that there are e e e n e e c e s e that on both sides of the passage opening (9) retaining elements (7) are arranged.
5.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die beidseitigen Rückhalteelemente (7) einander paarweise gegenüberliegen.5.) Connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it e e e n e e c e s e that the two-sided retaining elements (7) opposite each other in pairs.
6.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass an der Durchgangsöffnung (9) zwei Paare von Rückhalteelementen (7) angeordnet sind. 6.) Connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at the passage opening (9) two pairs of retaining elements (7) are arranged.
7.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden7.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass der Steckverbinder (1) als Geradverbinder ausgebildet ist und beidseits seiner querliegendenClaims, characterized in that the plug connector (1) is designed as a straight connector and on both sides of its transverse
Mittellinie (5) jeweils mindestens eine Durchgangsöffnung (9) mit Rückhalteelementen (7) aufweist .Center line (5) each have at least one passage opening (9) with retaining elements (7).
8.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden8.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass das oder die Rückhalteelement (e) (7) im Bereich einer längslaufenden Perforation (21) im Hohlprofil (17) angeordnet ist/sind.Claims, characterized in that the one or more retaining element (s) (7) in the region of a longitudinal perforation (21) in the hollow section (17) is arranged / are.
9.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden9.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass das Rückhalteelement (7) eine Freimachung (10) in der Mittelwand (2) aufweist.Claims, characterized in that the retaining element (7) has a franking (10) in the middle wall (2).
10.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden10.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Freimachung (10) sich zur Durchgangsöffnung (9) hin öffnet .Claims, characterized in that the franking (10) opens to the passage opening (9).
11.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden11.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Freimachung (10) eine L-Form aufweist.Claims, characterized in that the franking (10) has an L-shape.
12.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden12.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass das Rückhalteelement (7) als nach außen abgebogene Federnase ausgebildet ist.Claims, characterized in that the retaining element (7) is designed as a spring nose bent outwards.
13.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden13.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Mittelwand (2) zum Scheibeninnenraum (22) weist. Claims, characterized in that the center wall (2) facing the disc interior (22).
14.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden14.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Mittelwand (2) eben ausgebildet ist.Claims, characterized in that the center wall (2) is planar.
15.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden15.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass der Steckverbinder (1) als Stanz- und Biegeteil aus Metall, insbesondere aus Stahl, ausgebildet ist.Claims, characterized in that the plug connector (1) as a stamped and bent part made of metal, in particular steel, is formed.
16.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden16.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Durchgangsöffnung (9) für den Durchlass eines Befestigungselements (19) , insbesondere einer Klammer, vorgesehen und ausgelegt ist.Claims, characterized in that the passage opening (9) for the passage of a fastening element (19), in particular a clip, is provided and designed.
17.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden17.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Durchgangsöffnung (9) mittig angeordnet ist und eine Breite aufweist, die wesentlich kleiner als die Breite der Mittelwand (2) ist.Claims, characterized in that the passage opening (9) is arranged centrally and has a width which is substantially smaller than the width of the center wall (2).
18.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden18.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Breite der Durchgangsöffnung (9) kleiner oder gleich dem Abstand zwischen zwei Perforationsreihen (21) ist.Claims, characterized in that the width of the passage opening (9) is less than or equal to the distance between two rows of perforations (21).
19.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Klammer (19) zur Befestigung eines Endstücks (20) eines anderen Hohlprofils (18) vorgesehen ist.19.) Connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamp (19) is provided for fastening an end piece (20) of another hollow profile (18).
20.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass der Steckverbinder (1) einen U-förmigen, kastenförmigen oder Ω-förmigen Querschnitt aufweist. 20.) Connector according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connector (1) has a U-shaped, box-shaped or Ω-shaped cross-section.
21.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden21.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass der Steckverbinder (1) einen hohlen und axial durchgängigen Innenraum (14) aufweist.Claims, characterized in that the connector (1) has a hollow and axially continuous interior (14).
22. ) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden22.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass der Steckverbinder (1) einen Mittenanschlag (4) aufweist.Claims, characterized in that the connector (1) has a center stop (4).
23.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden23.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass der Steckverbinder (1) mindestens ein weiteres Rückhalteelement (6,8) an mindestens einer Seitenwand (3) aufweist.Claims, characterized in that the plug connector (1) has at least one further retaining element (6, 8) on at least one side wall (3).
24.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden24.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass mehrere Rückhalteelemente (6,8) in Längsrichtung des Steckverbinders (1) hintereinander in mindestens einer Reihe angeordnet und dabei derart in der Reihe zueinander versetzt angeordnet sind, dass sie an unterschiedlichen Stellen im Hohlprofil (17,18) angreifen.Claims, characterized in that a plurality of retaining elements (6,8) in the longitudinal direction of the connector (1) arranged one behind the other in at least one row and thereby arranged offset in relation to each other in such a way that they engage at different locations in the hollow profile (17,18) ,
25.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden25.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Seitenwände (3) seitliche Ausbauchungen (11) aufweisen und in Längsrichtung durch Trennstellen (13) in Federbrücken (12) unterteilt sind.Claims, characterized in that the side walls (3) have lateral bulges (11) and in the longitudinal direction by separating points (13) are divided into spring bridges (12).
26.) Steckverbinder nach einem der vorhergehenden26.) Connector according to one of the preceding
Ansprüche, dadurch g e k e n n z e i c h n e t, dass die Mittelwand (2) an den Stirnenden (15) eine schräge Zunge (16) aufweist. Claims, characterized in that the center wall (2) at the front ends (15) has an oblique tongue (16).
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