EP2481325A2 - Rail system and method for producing a multi-track rail - Google Patents

Abstract

The system (10) has profiled rails (12, 13) provided in an upper area turned away from an open longitudinal side comprising a profile element (19). A connecting element (11) for connecting adjacent profiled rails is engaged with the profile element. A locking element (21) i.e. U-shaped clip, is provided for locking the profiled rails. Profile sides (15) of the profile rails for forming an intermediate space are pressed apart in the connecting element. The profiled rails have the profile sides adjacent to the open longitudinal side for connecting with system components. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a sliding rail.

Description

The invention relates to a track system for a curtain, in particular a surface curtain, with at least one rail having a extending in the longitudinal direction of the rail channel whose one longitudinal side is open, wherein the rail has an open longitudinal side adjacent profile side for connection to other system components , Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing a multi-track running track with such a track system.

Such a track system is from the WO 2009/129640 A1 known. Here, the track system consists of several 1-way rails, each having a channel for carriage. The number of running a rail is determined by the maximum number of longitudinally of the rail side by side channels for carriages. The rails are connected laterally along their entire length with each other by means of latching connections. The outermost profiled rail has an outer flat surface, which forms a view side, and a side facing away from the view side profile side into which a complementary profile side of another rail can be latched.

Furthermore, from the DE 1 838 354 U a track rail system is known in which a 2-way rail with two facing away from each other viewing sides is provided. Here is a disadvantage that a combination of this rail with another rail to increase the number of runs is not possible. Instead, it is necessary to stockpile a variety of rails with a different number of runs for different requirements. This leads to a high manufacturing and storage costs.

A disadvantage of the known rail systems that fasteners for mounting the rails either difficult to access or are visible in a disturbing way.

It is therefore the problem underlying the invention, a track rail system of the type mentioned in such a way that a pleasing appearance can be realized, at the same time fasteners should not be disturbingly visible but still easily accessible.

To solve the problem, the rail system according to the invention is characterized in that the rail in a facing away from the open longitudinal side upper portion has a profile element that a connecting element is provided, which is engageable for connecting two adjacent rails with their profile elements in engagement, and that a locking element is provided, with the adjacent profile sides of two profiled rails for forming a gap can be pressed apart for locking the profile rails in the connecting element.

Since the rails already have a downwardly open longitudinal side, pass through the carriage normally from the rail for supporting the Behangmateriales, another gap formed by the gap between two rails no longer falls on. However, this space gives the possibility to include fasteners for attachment to the ceiling, a lintel or a built-in profile. In this way, such a fastener is not disturbing visible, but at the same time remains easily accessible to a comfortable operation.

A further development of the invention is characterized in that the profile rail has a view side extending in the longitudinal direction and a profile side arranged away from the view side for connection to further system components, and that the profile rail is preferably formed at least 2-way. Thus, the first rail has a view page for a pleasing appearance and a profile side facing away from the view page. By means of the profile page are Other system components, such as a further rail, fasteners, locking elements, security elements or screens, connectable to the rail. This ensures a high degree of flexibility. It is also known that most curtain devices are designed to be at least 2-way. Since the rail is at least 2-way, reduces the manufacturing and storage costs for rails with a different number of runners.

According to a further development, the profile rail for mounting with the connecting element is positively and / or non-positively connected. The connecting element serves to receive the profile rail. For mounting the rail, the rail is fastened together with the connecting element by means of suitable fastening means, for example, to a ceiling, a lintel and / or mounting frame profiles. As fasteners, for example screws, nails, rivets and / or adhesives can be used.

Preferably, the connection is made with arranged on an upper side of the rail profile elements and / or arranged on the profile side side profile elements. With the connecting element is thus a simple to produce solid connection with the rail and transversely, in particular at right angles, to the longitudinal direction can be realized. The connecting element is assigned to the upper side of the profiled rail. As a result, the connecting element does not interfere with the usability of the barrel for a carriage, which are associated with a bottom of the rail. This ensures reliable operation. The profile elements are formed, for example, as T-shaped webs running in the longitudinal direction of the profile rails. These are easy and inexpensive to produce.

According to a development, a first profiled rail is formed in a 2-way, and a second profiled rail is provided with a view side and a profile side as in the first profiled rail, wherein the second profiled rail is formed in a 3-way manner. The second rail can be used alternatively to the first or in combination with the first rail. Since the first rail and the second rail have an identical view page and profile side, the production of rails with a different number of runs is simplified and cheaper. Preferably, the profile elements are arranged on the upper side in relation to the profile side of the first rail and the second rail equal. Further, the profile rails, in particular with a bending machine, be bendable. Alternatively, round connectors can be provided, wherein depending on the number of runs different round connectors, in particular with 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 runs, can be used.

According to a further embodiment, two profile rails in the longitudinal direction side by side with a connecting element with each other are connected, wherein preferably the two profile sides of the two rails are facing each other axially symmetrical. As profile rails two first rails, two second rails or a first and a second rail can be used. Since the two profiled rails, which are combined with each other, each have a view side, a track system or a multi-track track rail with a pleasing exterior can be realized. By, in particular separate, connecting means ensures that the rails are connected side by side in the longitudinal direction. Depending on the design of the rails rails with a different number of runs, especially two, three, four, five or six runs, can be easily and flexibly produced. Preferably, the distances between the runs are the same for all possible combinations.

According to a further embodiment, the connecting element has a locking element for securing the connection of at least one rail with the connecting element, wherein the locking element with at least one side profile element of the rail, in particular positive and / or non-positive, cooperates. By means of such a locking element a secure connection between a rail and / or two rails and the connecting element is ensured. Preferably, in a locking position, the side profile element is detected by means of a detection element complementary to the side profile element. The side profile element may be formed as a projection which engages in a detecting means designed as a notch or recording. A projection, a notch and / or a complementary to the projection recording are simple and inexpensive to produce and at the same time ensure a secure fit. Furthermore, in the locking position, the locking element can be sunk completely in the region of the profile side. As a result, the locking element does not interfere with the function of the rail in combination with a carriage. In addition, the locking element is not visible in the locking position, whereby a pleasing impression is favored. Further, by means of the locking element at least one rail in a locking position transversely and / or longitudinally to the longitudinal direction of the rail to be firmly connected to the connecting element. Preferably, the locking element is suitable for compensating for tolerances.

According to a conceivable independent and independent of the present subject invention refinement, the locking element is formed as a, in particular U-shaped clip, preferably by means of the clip two side profile elements of two facing profile sides of two rails are detected. The clip may be in a space between the facing profile sides of two longitudinally juxtaposed profile rails may be arranged. The profile elements on the upper side of the profile rails can interact with the connecting element in such a way that the mutually facing profile sides of the profile rails must be moved toward one another to release this connection. The clip is connected to the two mutually facing profile sides, in particular the side profile elements, such that movement of the profile rails towards one another is prevented. During assembly or the production of the locking position engages the side profile element of the profile side in the complementary detection means of the clip.

According to a further conceivable independent and independent of the present subject invention refinement, the locking element is formed as a stamped part, which is arranged on a longitudinal direction of the profile rails and arranged on the connecting element web, wherein the stamped part about an axis transverse to the longitudinal direction of the web , in particular optionally, is rotatable between a locking position and an unlocking position. For ease of operation, the stamped part may have a lever, which is preferably completely recessed in the locking position.

In the unlocked position, the lever of the stamped part is deflected downwards and beyond a lower side. In the unlocking position, a receptacle of the stamped part is disengaged from the side profile element of at least one profile rail.

In the locking position, the receptacle surrounds the side profile element at least partially, in particular upwards, downwards and to one side. As a result, at least one rail is firmly connected to the connecting element. By embracing the side profile element in particular an axial displacement safety is ensured. Preferably, exactly one rail can be locked with one stamped part.

For locking and securing two longitudinally juxtaposed profile rails, it may be necessary that two connecting elements must be used with a stamped part as a locking element. In this case, two connecting elements and / or stamped parts are installed point-symmetrically rotated with each other.

According to another conceivable independent and independent of the present subject invention development, the rail with other rails of the same number of runs in the longitudinal direction of the rail by means of a longitudinal connector can be extended. By means of the longitudinal connector, the longitudinally extended profile rails, in particular positive and / or non-positive, fixed connected with each other. The longitudinal connector may be disposed between the profile elements on the top, whereby the functionality of the rails is not affected. On opposite longitudinal sides of the longitudinal connector clamping elements are preferably arranged, which cooperate with the profile elements, whereby a fixed and offset-free positioning is favored. Further, additional conventional connecting means, such as screws, nails and / or rivets, may be provided.

According to a further conceivable independent and independent of the present subject invention further development, multiphase, in particular 2-leg and / or 3-way, end caps are provided for covering open ends of the rails. The end caps can, preferably for 4-way, 5-way and / or 6-way combinations of two rails, be seamlessly coupled together. Thus, a maximum of two types of end caps must be manufactured and stored.

In the end caps can be provided per run a pulley for a string and / or transport chain. The end caps preferably have an outer side corresponding to the view side of the profile rails, which terminates flush with the viewing side in the installed state or protrudes slightly above the surface of the viewing side, in particular by 0.2 mm, such that a sawing surface covers the open side of the profiled rail is. A string and / or transport chain can not be perceptibly guided in a groove of the end caps for a viewer in the assembled state of the rail. In particular, a cord opening lies in a non-visible groove of an end cap, whereby a cover for an unused cord opening is dispensable.

In accordance with developments that are also conceivable independently and independently of the subject matter of the invention, the connecting element is designed as a mounting profile and / or as a fastening element for a single profiled rail and / or a combination of two profiled rails. Thus, the connecting element is itself designed and suitable for direct attachment to a ceiling or a fall. Such a connecting element can be designed for connecting two profiled rails or for holding a single profiled rail. For holding a single rail, a separate fastener may be provided. The installation profile can already be pre-assembled.

In particular, additional mounting frame elements are provided for the connecting means. By a combination of the connecting means with separate mounting frame elements are single rails and / or a combination of two rails below a deck or a fall securely fastened to the connecting element. The mounting frame elements can already be pre-assembled. The connecting element with the one or two rails is then particularly easy and safe to mount on the ceiling and / or the lintel. The fastener can fulfill a dual function, namely on the one hand for connecting two mounting frame elements and on the other hand for holding a rail. The mounting frame can be carried out by means of different distances of the mounting frame elements 4 to 6-way

Preferably, a profile rail with a Verrieglungselement, in particular positive and / or non-positive, connected to the connecting element, mounting profile, mounting frame member and / or fastener. As a result, a secure connection of the rail with the connecting element, installation profile, mounting frame element and / or retaining element is ensured.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention is characterized by a fastener for securing at least one rail by interacting with the profile side, wherein the fastener preferably has a control panel that is arranged in the space between two rails for interacting with the profile side. In this way, an operation of the operating part in the gap is easily possible. The control panel is arranged in the gap virtually invisible and at the same time easily accessible.

Of particular advantage is a method for producing a multi-track track with a track rail system according to the invention, wherein by means of a first rail and / or a second rail, in particular by means of a connecting element, a 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 5-way or 6-track track is realized.

The majority of the current and mounted track systems for curtain devices, in particular for surface curtains, has a running number between two and six. Thus, with the present track system rails with a number of runs usual in the rule can be realized. However, according to the rail system according to the invention only two different rails, namely a first 2-way rail and a second 3-way rail, necessary. Also with regard to the end caps are only two sets of end caps, namely for 2-way rails and 3-way rails to provide. Furthermore, only one type of longitudinal connector is required for lengthening the profile rails in the longitudinal direction. As a result, the manufacturing and storage costs is significantly reduced while maintaining high flexibility of applications.

Fig. 1

eine Seitendarstellung eines ersten erfindungsgemäßen Laufschienensystems mit einem Verbindungselement,

Fig. 2

eine Seitendarstellung einer ersten Profilschiene für das erfindungsgemäße Laufschienensystem,

Fig. 3

eine Seitendarstellung einer zweiten Profilschiene für das erfindungsgemäße Laufschienensystem,

Fig.4

eine Seitendarstellung der zweiten Profilschiene gemäß Fig. 3 mit Laufwagen und weiteren Bauteilen,

Fig.5

eine Seitendarstellung einer ersten Kombination von zwei ersten Profilschienen gemäß Fig. 2,

Fig. 6

eine Seitendarstellung einer zweiten Kombination von einer ersten Profilschiene gemäß Fig. 2 und einer zweiten Profilschiene gemäß Fig. 3,

Fig.7

eine Seitendarstellung einer dritten Kombination von zwei zweiten Profilschienen gemäß Fig. 3,

Fig. 8

einen Ausschnitt einer perspektivischen Darstellung einer in Längsrichtung verlängerten Profilschiene mit einem Längsverbinder,

Fig. 9

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Längsverbinders gemäß Fig. 8,

Fig. 10

eine Seitendarstellung eines zweiten erfindungsgemäßen Laufschienensystems mit einer zweiten Profilschiene gemäß Fig. 3,

Fig. 11

eine Seitendarstellung eines dritten erfindungsgemäßen Laufschienensystems mit einer ersten Profilschiene gemäß Fig. 2,

Fig. 12

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Befestigungselementes,

Fig. 13

eine Seitendarstellung eines vierten erfindungsgemäßen Laufschienensystems mit einem Befestigungselement gemäß Fig. 12 und einer ersten Kombination von zwei ersten Profilschienen gemäß Fig. 5,

Fig. 14

eine Seitendarstellung eines fünften erfindungsgemäßen Laufschienensystems mit einem Befestigungselement gemäß Fig. 12 und einer zweiten Kombination von einer ersten Profilschiene und einer zweiten Profilschiene gemäß Fig. 6,

Fig. 15

eine Seitendarstellung eines sechsten erfindungsgemäßen Laufschienensystems mit einem Befestigungselement gemäß Fig. 12 mit einer dritten Kombination von zwei zweiten Profilschienen gemäß Fig. 7,

Fig. 16

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines zweiten Befestigungselementes,

Fig. 17

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines weiteren Befestigungselementes,

Fig. 18

eine Seitendarstellung eines weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Laufschienensystems mit einem Befestigungselement gemäß Fig. 16 in einer Entriegelungsposition,

Fig. 19

eine Seitendarstellung des weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Laufschienensystems gemäß Fig. 18 mit dem Befestigungselement in einer Verriegelungsposition,

Fig. 20

eine perspektivische Darstellung von einem ersten Paar Endkappen für eine zweite Profilschiene gemäß Fig. 3 mit Umlenkrollen,

Fig. 21

eine perspektivische Darstellung von einem zweiten Paar Endkappen für eine erste Profilschiene gemäß Fig. 2 mit Umlenkrollen,

Fig. 22

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer ersten Endkappenkombination von einem zweiten Paar Endkappen gemäß Fig. 21 für die erste Kombination von zwei ersten Profilschienen gemäß Fig. 5,

Fig. 23

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer zweiten Endkappenkombination von jeweils einer einzelnen Endkappe gemäß Fig. 20, 21 für die zweite Kombination von einer ersten Profilschiene und einer zweiten Profilschiene gemäß Fig. 6,

Fig. 24

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer weiteren Endkappenkombination von einem ersten Paar Endkappen gemäß Fig. 20 für die dritte Kombination von zwei zweiten Profilschienen gemäß Fig. 7,

Fig. 25

einen Ausschnitt einer perspektivischen Darstellung einer an einem Ende einer zweiten Profilschiene montierten einzelnen Endkappe gemäß Fig. 20,

Fig. 26

einen Ausschnitt einer perspektivischen Darstellung einer einzelnen Endkappe gemäß Fig. 21 vor der Montage an einem Ende einer ersten Profilschiene, und

Fig. 27

einen Ausschnitt einer perspektivischen Darstellung einer einzelnen weiteren Endkappe ohne Umlenkrollen vor der Montage an einem Ende einer zweiten Profilschiene.

Based on the following figures, the track rail system according to the invention will be explained in more detail. Show it:

Fig. 1

a side view of a first track rail system according to the invention with a connecting element,

Fig. 2

a side view of a first rail for the inventive rail system,

Fig. 3

a side view of a second rail for the rail track system according to the invention,

Figure 4

a page representation of the second rail according to Fig. 3 with carriages and other components,

Figure 5

a side view of a first combination of two first rails according to Fig. 2 .

Fig. 6

a side view of a second combination of a first rail according to Fig. 2 and a second rail according to Fig. 3 .

Figure 7

a side view of a third combination of two second rails according to Fig. 3 .

Fig. 8

a detail of a perspective view of a longitudinally extended rail with a longitudinal connector,

Fig. 9

a perspective view of a longitudinal connector according to Fig. 8 .

Fig. 10

a side view of a second track rail system according to the invention with a second rail according to Fig. 3 .

Fig. 11

a side view of a third track rail system according to the invention with a first rail according to Fig. 2 .

Fig. 12

a perspective view of a fastener,

Fig. 13

a side view of a fourth track rail system according to the invention with a fastener according to Fig. 12 and a first combination of two first rails according to Fig. 5 .

Fig. 14

a side view of a fifth track rail system according to the invention with a fastener according to Fig. 12 and a second combination of a first rail and a second rail according to Fig. 6 .

Fig. 15

a side view of a sixth track rail system according to the invention with a fastener according to Fig. 12 with a third combination of two second rails according to Fig. 7 .

Fig. 16

a perspective view of a second fastener,

Fig. 17

a perspective view of another fastener,

Fig. 18

a side view of another track rail system according to the invention with a fastener according to Fig. 16 in an unlocking position,

Fig. 19

a side view of the further rail system according to the invention according to Fig. 18 with the fastening element in a locking position,

Fig. 20

a perspective view of a first pair of end caps for a second rail according to Fig. 3 with pulleys,

Fig. 21

a perspective view of a second pair of end caps for a first rail according to Fig. 2 with pulleys,

Fig. 22

a perspective view of a first end cap combination of a second pair of end caps according to Fig. 21 for the first combination of two first rails according to Fig. 5 .

Fig. 23

a perspective view of a second Endkappenkombination of each a single end cap according to Fig. 20, 21 for the second combination of a first rail and a second rail according to Fig. 6 .

Fig. 24

a perspective view of another end cap combination of a first pair of end caps according to Fig. 20 for the third combination of two second rails according to Fig. 7 .

Fig. 25

a detail of a perspective view of a mounted at one end of a second rail single end cap according to Fig. 20 .

Fig. 26

a section of a perspective view of a single end cap according to Fig. 21 before mounting on one end of a first rail, and

Fig. 27

a detail of a perspective view of a single further end cap without pulleys before mounting on one end of a second rail.

Fig. 1 shows a side view of a first rail system according to the invention 10 with a connecting element 11. The connecting element 11 connects a first rail 12 with another first rail 13. The two first rails 12, 13 are the same structure and each have a view page 14 and one of the view page 14th away arranged profile page 15. The first profile rails 12, 13 are formed in a 2-way and are arranged side by side with respect to their longitudinal direction. Here are the profile sides 15 of the rails 12, 13 facing each other. The profile sides 15 of the rails 12, 13 are axially symmetric as opposed to each other. The profiled rails 12, 13 are therefore arranged in a plane and rotated by 180 ° about an axis perpendicular to the plane to each other in the longitudinal direction next to each other.

The connecting element 11 is arranged above and transverse to the longitudinal direction of the profiled rails 12, 13. Thus, the connecting element 11 establishes a fixed connection transversely to the longitudinal direction of the profiled rails 12, 13. For this purpose, a support plate 16 of the connecting element 11 on its one upper side 17 of the profile rails 12, 13 facing surface 18 gripping elements 20. The gripping elements 20 are in the smallest embodiment in pairs facing each other and engage in on the top 17 of the rails 12, 13 arranged profile elements 19 a. The profile elements 19 are formed in the embodiment shown here as T-shaped webs.

Furthermore, the connecting element 11 has a locking element 21. The locking element 21 prevents a release of the connection between the gripper elements 20 and the profile elements 19. In the exemplary embodiment shown here, the locking element 21 is designed as a clip 21. The clip 21 is arranged on the surface 18 and projects at least partially into a space between the mutually facing profile sides 15 of the profile rails 12, 13. This space is 4 mm in the embodiment shown here wide. The clip 21 is substantially U-shaped, wherein legs of the clip 21 are arranged in the region of the profile sides 15.

The clip 21 acts in accordance with Fig. 1 Locking position shown together with a side profile element 22 which is arranged on the profile side 15. The side profile element 22 is formed as a projection 22 in the embodiment shown here. The projection 22 engages in the locking position shown in detection means 23 of the clip 21, wherein the detection means 23 is formed in the embodiment shown here as a notch 23.

For fastening the profile rails 12, 13 with the connecting element 11, the profile rails 12, 13 are pushed transversely to their longitudinal direction away from each other. As a result, the profile elements 19 are moved from inside to outside in the gripping elements 20. Due to the clip 21, an unintentional movement of the rails 12, 13 transversely to the longitudinal direction and prevents each other. As a result, an unintentional release of the rails 12, 13 is avoided from the connection with the connecting element 11.

To release the rails 12, 13 of the connecting element 11, the clip 21 must first be removed. The profile rails 12, 13 can then be moved towards each other until the profile elements 19 are out of engagement with the gripping elements 20.

Fig. 2 shows a side view of a first rail 12 according to Fig. 1 for the running track system according to the invention. Here, the structure of the rail 12 corresponds to the structure of the rail 13. The rail 12 has a view page 14, facing away from the view page 14 rear profile side 15, a top 17 and facing away from the top 17 arranged bottom 24th

The top 17 has profile elements 19, which are formed in the embodiment shown here as a T-shaped webs. On the profile side, a side profile element 22 is arranged, which is formed in the embodiment shown here as a projection 22.

The profiled rail 12 has a 2-way design and has two channels 25 extending parallel to each other and in the longitudinal direction of the profiled rail 12. The channels 25 are open on the underside 24 along a longitudinally extending slot 26. Further, the channels 25 are formed such that they are suitable for receiving and guiding of not shown here carriage.

In the exemplary embodiment shown here, each channel 25 is assigned a further channel 27. The further channel 27 extends parallel to the channel 25, wherein by means of a further slot 28, a continuous connection between the channel 25 and the further channel 27 is realized. The further channel 27 serves as a receptacle for a drive and / or drive train, for example for a line guide and / or a transport chain guide for driving one or more carriages.

Fig. 3 shows a side view of a second rail 29 for an inventive rail system. The construction of the second profiled rail 29 substantially corresponds to the structure of the first profiled rail 12, 13, to that extent reference is made to the above description. In contrast to the first profiled rail 12, 13, however, the second profiled rail 29 has three channels 25 and three further channels 27 and is thus formed in three ways. Compared to the first rail 12, 13 according to Fig. 2 is the view page 14 in the second rail 29 by another run with channels 25, 27 outwardly and from the profile side 15 and the profile elements 19 is moved away.

Fig. 4 shows a side view of the second rail 29 according to Fig. 3 with carriages 30, 31, 32 and other components. The carriages 30, 31, 32 are guided in the channels 25. The carriage 30 is connected to a guided in the associated further channel 27 drive 33. The carriage 31 and 32 have no own drive. On the carriage 30, 31, 32 receiving rails 34 are arranged. By means of the receiving rails 34 curtain elements not shown here can be fastened. Specifically, these are large-scale curtain elements of a panel curtain. The receiving rail 34 of the carriages 30 and 31 each have a driver 35. Thus, with the driven carriage 30, the receiving rails 34 of the carriage 30, 31, 32 and thus the attached curtain elements, for example, move together to form a package.

Furthermore, a longitudinal connector 36 is arranged on the top 17, on the structure and operation of the following in connection with the 8 and 9 will be discussed in more detail.

Fig. 5, Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 show combinations of first rails 12, 13 and / or second rails 29, which can be realized, for example, with the rail track system according to the invention.

Fig. 5 shows a side view of a first combination of two first rails 12, 13 according to Fig. 2 , Overall, this results in a 4-track track system. This first combination is for example in Fig. 1 realized in this respect, reference is made to the preceding description.

Fig. 6 is a side view of a second combination of a first rail 13 according to Fig. 2 and a second rail 29 according to Fig. 3 refer to. This results in a total of a 5-track track system. A connection between the first rail 13 and the second rail 29 is provided with a connecting element 11 according to Fig. 1 feasible, in this respect reference is made to the preceding description.

Fig. 7 shows a side view of a third combination of a second rail 29 according to Fig. 3 and another second rail 37. The rails 29 and 37 are constructed the same, with the profile sides 15 of the rails 29, 37 are axisymmetric as mirroring each other. The profile rails 29, 37 are arranged in a plane and rotated 180 ° about an axis perpendicular to the plane to each other in the longitudinal direction next to each other. A connection between the second profile rails 29, 37 is connected to a connecting element 11 according to Fig. 1 feasible, in this respect reference is made to the preceding description.

Fig. 8 shows a section of a perspective view of a longitudinally elongated rail 12, 13, 29, 37 with a longitudinal connector 36. Here, a first end 38 of a rail 12, 13, 29, 37 by means of the longitudinal connector 36 with a second end 39 of another Rail 12, 13, 29, 37 firmly connected. The longitudinal connector 36 is, as well as the Fig. 4 can be seen, arranged between the profile elements 19 on the top 17 and acts with the profile elements 19 positively and / or non-positively together. On the underside 24 of the interconnected ends 38, 39, a receiving rail 34 with an operating rod 40 is shown by way of example. Due to the mounting of the longitudinal connector 36 on the top 17, the longitudinal connector 36 does not interfere with the usability of the rail 12, 13, 29, 37 for a carriage not shown here 30, 31, 32 for the receiving rail 34, the underside 24 of the rail 12, 13, 29, 37 are assigned.

Fig. 9 shows a perspective view of a longitudinal connector 36 according to Fig. 8 , The longitudinal connector 36 is plate-like, wherein the width of the longitudinal connector 36 corresponds to the maximum distance between the profile elements 19. As a result, the longitudinal connector 36 is accurately inserted between the profile elements 19 and at the same time held by the here T-shaped profile elements 19, see also Fig. 4 , Facing away from each other on the longitudinal sides of the longitudinal connector 36 clamping elements 41 are provided. These clamping elements 41 are formed in the embodiment shown here as laterally beyond the longitudinal connector 36 protruding spring elements 41. As a result, a fixed positioning of the longitudinal connector 36 in cooperation with the profile elements 19 can be realized.

Further, two additional screw 42 are provided, each with a screw 42 according to Fig. 8 in one of the two ends 38, 39 is screwed. In the embodiment shown here, the screw 42 is formed as a thread in the longitudinal connector 36 for a grub screw with a circular cutting edge. When screwing the grub screws ensures that the rails 12, 13, 29, 37 are not deformed. As an alternative to the use of a screw 42, other common connection means are conceivable.

Fig. 10 shows a side view of a second rail system according to the invention 72 with a second rail 29 according to Fig. 3 , Here, a trained as a mounting profile 43 connecting element 43 is provided. The mounting profile 43 has a substantially U-shaped cross-section, wherein a profile rail 29 is inserted from below into the mounting profile 43. For this purpose, the mounting profile has a bottom 44 with gripping elements 20. With regard to construction and operation of the gripping elements 20 in conjunction with the profile elements 19, reference is made to the preceding description. Between the profile side 15 of the rail 29 and one of the profile side 15 facing the inside of a leg 46 of the mounting profile 43, a locking element 45 is arranged. This locking element 45 is formed in the embodiment shown here as a clip 45 which is inserted and latched from below between the profile side 15 and the inside of the leg 46. In this case, the clip 45 cooperates with the side profile element 22. As a result, a secure hold of the rail 29 is ensured in the mounting profile 43.

Fig. 11 is a side view of a third rail system according to the invention 73 with a first rail according to Fig. 2 refer to. The structure and functioning correspond to that for the Fig. 10 described principle, in this regard, reference is made to the description there. In contrast to the use of a 3-way rail 29 according to Fig. 10 remains in the use of a 2-way rail 12 according to Fig. 11 a larger space 47. The mounting profile 43 is thus used for 2-way rails 12 or 3-way rails 29.

Fig. 12 shows a perspective view of a fastening element 48. The fastening element 48 has a locking element 49, which is formed in the embodiment shown here as a stamped part 49. The fastening element 48 has a support plate 16, on whose lower surface 18 gripping elements 20 are arranged. In addition, in the embodiment shown here, the fastening element 48 has two through holes 50, which are provided for the passage of connecting means, such as screws. Centered and at right angles to the longitudinal direction of the support plate 16 is a web 51st arranged. The stamped part 49 is rotatable about an axis transverse to the longitudinal direction of the web 51 selectively between a locking position and an unlocking position. For this purpose, the stamped part 49 has a lever 52.

Fig. 13 shows a side view of a fourth rail system according to the invention 53 with a fastener 48 according to Fig. 12 and a first combination of two first rails 12, 13 according to FIG Fig. 5 , The two first profile rails 12, 13 are connected by means not shown in the figure connecting elements 11 firmly together, resulting in a total of 4-way track system 53 results. The fastener 48 is fixedly mounted to two mounting frame members 54, 55 with connecting means, not shown here, for example, rivets. The fastening means 48 thus simultaneously serves to connect the mounting frame elements 54, 55 with each other. The mounting frame elements 54, 55 are constructed the same and are arranged axially symmetrical as mirroring each other next to each other. Thus, the mounting frame members 54, 55 are arranged in a plane and rotated 180 ° about an axis perpendicular to the plane to each other in the longitudinal direction side by side. Between the mounting frame members 54, 55 is a gap 56th

In the case of the fastening element 48 shown here, the profile rails 12, 13 firmly connected to one another by means of connecting elements 11 are locked and fixed by means of the stamped part 49. To attach the interconnected rails 12, 13 in the Fig. 13 inserted from below into the fastening element 48, wherein the lever 52 in the in Fig. 12 shown position is pressed. To fix then only the lever 52 in the in Fig. 13 shown position, whereby the profile elements 19 are held in the gripping elements 20.

Fig. 14 shows a side view of a fifth inventive rail system 74 with a fastener 48 according to Fig. 12 and a second combination of a first rail 13 and a second rail 29 according to Fig. 6 , This results in a total of 5-track track system 74. Construction and operation are with the track system 53 according to Fig. 13 comparable, in this respect reference is made to the preceding description. Deviating from the mounting frame member 54 relative to the fastening element 48 is moved further outward, thereby compensating for the greater space requirement by the use of the 3-way rail 29. The gap 56 is thereby larger than when using the mounting frame members 54, 55 in two first rails 12 according to Fig. 13 ,

Fig. 15 is a side view of a sixth track rail system 75 according to the invention with a fastener 48 according to Fig. 12 with a third combination of two second profile rails 29, 37 according to FIG Fig. 7 , All in all results in a 6-track rail system 75. Construction and operation are with the rail systems 53, 74 according to Fig. 13 . 14 comparable, in this respect reference is made to the preceding description. Deviating from the mounting frame members 54, 55 relative to the fastener 48 further moved to the outside, thereby to compensate for the greater space requirement through the use of two 3-way profile rails 29, 37. The gap 56 is thereby larger than when using the mounting frame members 54, 55 at two first rails 12, 13 or at a first rail 13 and a second rail 29 according to Fig. 13 . 14 ,

Fig. 16 shows a perspective view of a second fastener 57. This fastener 57 is in terms of design and operation substantially identical to the fastener 48 according to Fig. 12 in this respect reference is made to the preceding description. In contrast to the fastening element 48, in the fastening element 57, the ends facing away from one another in the longitudinal direction of the support plate 16 are deviating. The fastening element 57 can be used directly as a ceiling mount and / or fall mount in which the fastening element 57 is attached directly to a ceiling and / or a lintel. In an alternatively conceivable solution, the fastening element 48 is also according to FIG Fig. 12 directly usable as a ceiling mount.

Fig. 17 shows a perspective view of another fastener 58. The fastener is similar in construction and operation of the fastener 57, inasmuch as reference is made to the foregoing description. Notwithstanding the fastener 57, the fastener 58 is not provided for two rails 12, 29 in different combinations, but only for a single rail 12 or a single rail 29. In comparison to the fastening element 57 with a total of four gripping elements 20 and a centrally arranged web 51 for the stamped part 49, the fastening element 58 has only two gripping elements 20 and the web 51 is arranged at one end of a shortened support plate 16. In the assembled state, the web 51 and the stamped part 49 is arranged facing away from the view side 14.

Fig. 18 is a side view of another rail system according to the invention 59 with a fastener 57 according to Fig. 16 to remove in an unlocked position. In the exemplary embodiment shown here, two 2-profile rails 12, 13 are connected to the fastening element 57, so that a total of 4-track rail system 59 results. In the unlocked position shown, the lever 52 of the stamped part 49 is deflected downwards and beyond the bottom 24. In this position of the lever 52 and the stamped part 49 is designed as a receptacle 60 detection means 60 of the stamped part 49 out of engagement with the side profile element 22 of the rail 12th

Fig. 19 shows a side view of the further rail system according to the invention 59 according to Fig. 18 with the fastener 57 in a locking position. In the locking position, the lever 52 is completely recessed into a space between the two profile sides 15 of the rails 12, 13. In addition, the receptacle 60 surrounds the further profile element 22 up and down. In addition, the receptacle 60 engages like a sheath in the profile element 22 a. As a result, the rail 12 is firmly connected to the connecting element 57. By embracing the trained in this embodiment as a projection side profile element 22 and the intervention similar to a cutting edge and an axial displacement assurance is guaranteed.

In the fastener 57 shown here, the rail 12 is locked and fixed by means of the stamped part 49. Because the rail 13 is connected by means of connecting elements 11 fixed to the rail 12, and the rail 13 is held securely and firmly by the fastener 57.

Fig. 20 shows a perspective view of a first pair of end caps 61, 62 for a second rail 29, 37 according to Fig. 3 with deflecting rollers 63. The end caps 61, 62 are provided to cover the longitudinally facing away from each other arranged ends of a second rail 29, 37 with 3 runs. The end cap 61 is in a first, in particular left, embodiment for a first end of the rail 29, 37 and the end cap 62 is formed in a second, in particular right, embodiment for a second end of the rail 29, 37. The end caps 61, 62 have insertion segments 64, which are inserted in the assembled state in the channels 25. The deflection rollers 63 are provided for a cord and / or transport chain.

Fig. 21 shows a perspective view of a second pair of end caps 65, 66 for a first rail 12, 13 according to Fig. 2 with deflection rollers 63. Construction and mode of operation essentially correspond to those of the end caps 61, 62, insofar reference is made to the preceding description. Here, however, the end caps 65, 66 are provided for covering the ends of a first profiled rail 12, 13 with 2 runs arranged away from one another in the longitudinal direction. The end cap 65 is in a first, in particular left, embodiment for a first end of the rail 12, 13 and the end cap 66 is formed in a second, in particular right, embodiment for a second end of the rail 12, 13.

Fig. 22 shows a perspective view of a first end cap combination of a second pair of end caps 65, 66 according to Fig. 21 for the first combination of two first rails 12, 13 according to Fig. 5 , Thus, the end caps 65, 66 are combinable for one end of a total of four-track track system. Here, the end caps 65, 66 connected by a longitudinal guide or snap connection 67 gapless. The end caps 65, 66 are designed such that a cord and / or transport chain guide after connection of the end caps 65, 66 can be realized without machining.

Fig. 23 is a perspective view of a second end cap combination of a single end cap 62, 65 according to Fig. 20, 21 for the second combination of a first rail 13 and a second rail 29 according to Fig. 6 , The end caps 62, 65 are thus combinable for a 5-track track system. With regard to structure and operation, reference is made to the description of the snap connection 67 above.

Fig. 24 shows a perspective view of another end cap combination of a first pair of end caps 61, 62 according to Fig. 20 for the third combination of two second rails 29, 37 according to Fig. 7 , The end caps 61, 62 are thus combinable for a 6-track track system. With regard to structure and operation, reference is made to the description of the snap connection 67 above.

Fig. 25 shows a detail of a perspective view of a mounted at one end of a second rail 29 individual end cap 61 according to Fig. 20 , The end cap 61, like all other end caps 62, 65, 66, has a side 68 corresponding to the view side 14 of the profile rails 12. The outer side 68 terminates flush with the viewing side 14 in the illustrated mounted state. Alternatively, the outer side 68 protrudes slightly, in particular by 0.2 mm, over the surface of the viewing side 14 in such a way that a sawing surface is concealed at the end of the profiled rail 12. This applies analogously to all end caps 61, 62, 65, 66 and their possible combinations for the profile rails 12, 13, 29, 37.

Fig. 26 shows a detail of a perspective view of a single end cap 65 according to Fig. 21 prior to assembly at one end of a first rail 12. For insertion, the insertion segments 64 are inserted into the channels 25. Then, a screw 69 is screwed into a slot segment 64 per channel 25. The screw tip is hereby rotated against a slot 26 facing the channel wall 70. As a result, the insertion segment is clamped in the channel 25 and the end cap 65 is reliably held. Thus, a secure stop function for a carriage not shown here is guaranteed. A bore in the rail 12 for attachment of the end cap 65 is avoided.

The above-mentioned principle of the end cap attachment is valid analogously for all end caps 61, 62, 65, 66 and their possible combinations.

Fig. 27 shows a section of a perspective view of a single further end cap 71 prior to assembly at one end of a second rail 27. In contrast to the end caps 61, 62, 65, 66 described above, the end cap 71 has no deflection rollers 63. In the embodiment shown here, the end cap 71 is formed for a 3-way rail 29. Alternatively, an analogous design for a 2-way rail 12 is provided. With regard to the further construction and the mode of operation and the assembly, the above statements apply analogously, to which reference is hereby made.

• Mittels des erfindungsgemäßen Laufschienensystems sind für einen Vorhangeinrichtung, wie beispielsweise einem Flächenvorhang, mehrläufige Laufschienensysteme 10, 53, 59, 72, 73, 74, 75 bzw. Laufschienen mit einer unterschiedlichen Anzahl an Läufen herstellbar.

The operation of the track rail system according to the invention is based on the FIGS. 1 to 27 explained in more detail below:

• By means of the track rail system according to the invention, multi-track rail systems 10, 53, 59, 72, 73, 74, 75 or rails with a different number of runs can be produced for a curtain device, such as a surface curtain.

Here, by means of a first profiled rail, 12, 13 and / or a second profiled rail 29, 37, a 2-track, 3-track, 4-track, 5-track or 6-track track system 10, 53, 59, 72, 73, 74, 75 realized.

For this purpose, either a single rail 12, 13, 29, 37 or a combination of two rails 12, 13, 29, 37 releasably connected to a connecting element 11. The profile rails 12, 13, 29, 37 are by means of the connecting element 11 individually or in a two combination easily and conveniently on a ceiling, a lintel and / or mounting frame elements (54, 55) by means of the fastening elements 43, 48, 57, 58 mountable , For a secure fit with the connecting element 11, the profile rails 12, 13, 29, 37 on its upper side 17 profile elements 19 and on its profile side 15 side profile elements 22. The profile elements 19 cooperate with gripping elements 20 of the connecting element 11. For a particularly strong and secure connection, the side profile elements 22 in detection means 23, 60 of a locking element 21, 45, 49 engaged. By the connecting elements 11 also results in an equal distance between two adjacent grooves 26 and adjacent channels 26 for two adjacent rails 12, 13, 29, 37th

With the track rail system 10, 53, 59, 72, 73, 74, 75 according to the invention rails are realized with a usually usual number of two to six runs. However, these are only two different rails, namely one first 2-way profile rail and a second 3-way rail, necessary. By profiling the rails 12, 13, 29, 37 with a view page 14 and a side facing away from the view page 14 profile page 15 also an attractive appearance can be realized. Also with regard to the end caps are only two sets of end caps, namely for 2-way rails and 3-way rails to provide. The manufacturing and storage costs are thus significantly reduced while maintaining high flexibility of applications.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

Rail system

11

connecting element

12

First rail

13

First rail

14

view page

15

profile page

16

support plate

17

top

18

area

19

profile element

20

gripping element

21

locking element

22

Side profile element

23

detection means

24

bottom

25

channel

26

slot

27

Another channel

28

Another slot

29

Second rail

30

carriage

31

carriage

32

carriage

33

drive

34

receiving rail

35

takeaway

36

Straight connector

37

Second rail

38

First end

39

Second end

40

control rod

41

clamping element

42

screw

43

Recess profile

44

bottom

45

locking element

46

leg

47

free space

48

fastener

49

stamping

50

Through Hole

51

web

52

lever

53

Rail system

54

Mounting frame element

55

Mounting frame element

56

gap

57

fastener

58

fastener

59

Rail system

60

detection means

61

endcap

62

endcap

63

idler pulley

64

slot segment

65

endcap

66

endcap

67

snap

68

outside

69

screw

70

channel wall

71

endcap

72

Rail system

73

Rail system

74

Rail system

75

Rail system

Claims (13)

Running track system for a curtain device, in particular a surface curtain, having at least one profile rail (12, 13, 29, 37) which has a channel (25) extending in the longitudinal direction of the profile rail (12, 13, 29, 37), whose one longitudinal side ( 26) is open, wherein the profiled rail (12, 13, 29, 37) has an open longitudinal side (26) adjacent profile side (15) for connection to other system components, characterized in that the profiled rail (12, 13, 29, 37 ) has a profile element (19) in an upper region facing away from the open longitudinal side (26), in that a connecting element (11) is provided which can connect two adjacent profiled rails (12, 13, 29, 37) with their profile elements (19 ) and in that a locking element (21) is provided, with which for the locking of the profile rails (12, 13, 29, 37) in the Verbindungselment (11) adjacent profile sides (15) of two rails (12, 13 , 2 9, 37) can be pressed apart to form a gap. Running track system according to claim 1, characterized in that the profile rails (12, 13, 29, 37) has a longitudinally extending view side (14) and a side facing away from the view side (14) profile side (15) for connecting to other system components, and that the profiled rail (12, 13, 29, 37) is preferably formed at least 2-way. Running track system according to claim 1, or 2 characterized in that the profile rail (12, 13, 29, 37) for mounting with the connecting element (11) positive and / or non-positively connected, wherein preferably the connection with on an upper side (17 ) of the profile rail (12, 13, 29, 37) arranged profile elements (19) and / or on the profile side (15) arranged side profile elements (22) is made. Running-track system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a first profiled rail (12, 13) is formed 2-way, and a second profiled rail (29, 37) with a view side (14) and a profile side (15) as in the first Profile rail (12, 13) is provided, wherein the second profile rail (29, 37) is formed in 3-way. Rail system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two profiled rails (12, 13, 29, 37) in the longitudinal direction side by side with a connecting element (11, 43, 48, 57, 58) are interconnected, wherein preferably the two profile sides (15 ) of the two profiled rails (12, 13, 29, 37) face each other axially symmetrically. Running-track system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting element (11, 43, 48, 57, 58) with a locking element (21, 45, 49) for securing the connection of at least one rail (12, 13, 29, 37) the connecting element (11, 43, 48, 57, 58), wherein the locking element (21, 45, 49) with at least one side profile element (22) of the profile rail (12, 13, 29, 37), in particular form and / or frictionally, cooperates, and preferably in a locking position, the side profile element (22) by means of a side profile element (22) complementary detection means (23, 60) detected. Running track system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking element (21) is formed as a, in particular U-shaped, clip (21), wherein preferably by means of the clip (21) two side profile elements (22) of two facing profile sides ( 15) of two profiled rails (12, 13, 29, 37) are detected. Running-track system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking element (49) is designed as a stamped part (49) which is aligned on a longitudinal direction of the profiled rails (12, 13, 29, 37) and on the connecting element (11, 43 , 48, 57, 58) arranged web, wherein the stamped part (49) about an axis transverse to the longitudinal direction of the web (51), in particular selectively, between a locking position and an unlocking position is rotatable, preferably with one each Stamped part (49) exactly one rail (12, 13, 29, 37) with the connecting element (11, 43, 48, 57, 58) can be locked. Running-track system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the profiled rail (12, 13, 29, 37) with further profiled rails (12, 13, 29, 37) of the same number of running in the longitudinal direction of the rail (12, 13, 29, 37) by means a longitudinal connector (36) is extendable. Running-track system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for covering open ends of the profiled rails (12, 13, 29, 37) multi-barreled, in particular 2-barreled and / or 3-barreled, end caps (61, 62, 65, 66, 71) are provided, which, preferably for 4-way, 5-way and / or 6-way combinations of two rails (12, 13, 29, 37), are gapless with each other coupled. Running rail system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for a single rail (12, 13, 29, 37) and / or a combination of two rails (12, 13, 29, 37), the connecting element (11, 43, 48, 57, 58) as a mounting profile (43) and / or as a fastening element (57, 58) is formed, and / or for the connecting element (11, 43, 48, 57, 58) additional mounting frame elements (54, 55) are provided, wherein preferably the profile rail (12, 13, 29, 37) with a Verrieglungselement (21, 45 , 49), in particular positive and / or non-positive, with the connecting element (11, 48, 57), mounting profile (43), mounting frame member (54, 55) and / or fastening element (58) is connected. Running-track system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a fastening element (48, 57) for fastening at least one profiled rail (12, 13, 29, 37) by interacting with the profiled side, wherein the fastening element (48, 57) is preferably an operating part (49). which is arranged in the intermediate space between two profiled rails (12, 13, 29, 37) for interacting with the profile side (15). Method for producing a multi-barreled running rail (10, 53, 59, 72, 73, 74, 75) with a rail system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that by means of a first profiled rail (12, 13) and / or a second profiled rail (10). 29, 37), in particular by means of a connecting element (11, 43, 48, 57, 58), a 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 5-way or 6-way track (10, 53, 59, 72 , 73, 74, 75) is realized.

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