EP2492424A2 - Connection device of a partition wall, in particular partition wall for shower - Google Patents

Abstract

The connecting device has a disk (2,4) with a connector body (34,35) and a plate (30) connected with a disc. An adhesive adapter (26) has the plate on a side and a coupling body (32) on another side. The plate is connected with the disk by an adhesive (28). The connecting body has a recess (33) and coupling body is arranged at another side of the plate, where coupling body is engaged into a recess of the connecting body.

Description

The invention relates to a connecting device of a partition, in particular shower partition, according to the features specified in the preamble of claim 1.

From the EP 1 331 335 A2 is such a connection device of a trained as a shower partition partition wall which includes a first disc in the form of a door leaf and a second disc or another component. The connecting device is designed as a hinge and contains two connecting bodies which are rotatably coupled by means of a hinge pin and which have connecting bodies in the form of hinge parts with plates. The plates are components of the respective hinge part and abut against a surface of the first disc or the second disc. On the respective opposite surfaces of the first disc and the second disc cover plates are arranged. The hinge parts or plates are connected to the respective opposite cover plate by means of screws, which pass through holes of the first and second disc, such that said discs are clamped between the respective hinge part and the cover plate arranged opposite. The production and assembly require a considerable effort, especially since the holes are to be introduced into the discs and especially during assembly as a result of excessive clamping forces damage to the discs may occur. The partition will be factory completed by connecting the discs by means of the hinge, whereby the transport and especially the handling during assembly of the partition on site, for example in a bathroom, is difficult. Furthermore, the cover plates, which are regularly assigned to the shower interior when forming the partition wall as a shower partition, in the care or clean maintenance disadvantageous obstacles, especially in the area of the cover plate dirt, limescale or soap deposits can set. It should be noted that partitions of the type mentioned usually contain two spaced apart at the vertical longitudinal edges arranged connecting devices and consequently require a total of considerable effort in the production, during assembly and throughout the period of use for care.

Furthermore, partitions, in particular shower partitions with at least one, in particular designed as a glass pane a connection device with other fitting, such as elbow or angle, have, by means of which said first disc with a second disc or another component, such as a room wall or Frame, is connected. Such connection devices are constructed quite differently for the particular application and intended use and contain a variety of different components, whereby a considerable effort for the production and storage is required. Furthermore, the assembly and in particular the attachment of the connecting devices with the or the discs or other components associated with a considerable effort and / or difficult handling. Furthermore, the connecting devices, whether they are hinges or other fittings, a considerable volume of construction and also proves the cleaning, especially an inner surface of the at least one disc often quite difficult.

Proceeding from this, the present invention seeks to avoid the disadvantages shown with a low design effort and / or the connecting device to the effect that at least some of its components can be used for different uses or purposes or can be adapted to those with little effort. The connecting device should have a low volume and allow easy handling. Furthermore, the connecting device should be able to be produced with low production costs and / or require a low installation effort for producing the connection of the first pane or the door leaf with the further component or the second pane. Furthermore, the connecting device should be designed such that, in the manner of a kit or system, essential components for differently designed connecting devices, such as hinges or wall brackets, are provided used or can be used. Furthermore, the method for producing the connection of the first pane or door leaf with the second pane or another component should be feasible in a simple manner. The method for producing the connection and / or the installation of the partition on site should be facilitated and made possible with simple handling.

The solution of this task is carried out according to the features specified in claim 1.

Fig. 1 bis 5

ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der Verbindungsvorrichtung als Scharnier mit Trennwand und zwei Scheiben,

Fig. 6 bis 9

ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel der Verbindungsvorrichtung als Wandscharnier mit einer als Türflügel ausgebildeten Scheibe,

Fig. 10 bis 13

ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel der Verbindungsvorrichtung als Wandwinkel einer feststehenden Scheibe,

Fig. 14 bis 17

ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel der Verbindungsvorrichtung als vorgebbare definierte Winkelverbindung,

Fig. 18 bis 21

ein fünftes Ausführungsbeispiel der Verbindungsvorrichtung als Winkelstück mit variabel vorgebbarem Winkel einer Scheibe bezüglich einer Wand oder dergleichen.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the drawings, without any limitation. It should be expressly understood that any feature described with respect to one of these embodiments may be provided in a perceptible manner and / or for the particular requirements and / or uses for any other embodiment within the scope of the invention. Each suitable for solving the underlying task feature combination of the explained individual features is the subject of the invention. In schematic representations, the connecting device in combination with a partially illustrated partition:

Fig. 1 to 5

A first embodiment of the connecting device as a hinge with partition and two discs,

Fig. 6 to 9

A second embodiment of the connecting device as a wall hinge with a designed as a door panel,

Fig. 10 to 13

A third embodiment of the connecting device as a wall angle of a fixed disc,

FIGS. 14 to 17

A fourth embodiment of the connecting device as a predefined defined angle connection,

Fig. 18 to 21

a fifth embodiment of the connecting device as an angle piece with variably predeterminable angle of a disc with respect to a wall or the like.

In Fig. 1 to 5 a first embodiment of the connecting device is shown, which is designed as a hinge for coupling a first disc 2 with a second disc 4th Fig. 1 shows a section through the connecting device and the two discs 2, 4 in a horizontal plane of the partition wall, wherein the two discs 2, 4 are oriented substantially vertically. The partition wall contains two such connecting devices, which are arranged spaced apart in the vertical direction, expedient in the region of the upper end and the lower end of the partition wall. The discs 2, 4 are only partially shown and preferably formed as glass panes. Expediently, these are panes 2, 4 of a shower partition wall, wherein the first pane 2 is designed as a door leaf and is pivotable about a substantially vertical pivot axis relative to the second pane 4 by means of the hinge, the second pane 4 being firmly fixed and also vertically aligned a room wall or on the edge of a tub or the floor, in particular a shower room, is arranged or wherein the second disc is also pivotable by means of hinges not shown here.

In the illustrated position of the first pane or the door leaf 2, an interior space 6, in particular a shower interior, is separated from an exterior space 8. The disk or the door leaf 2 can be pivoted about a hinge pin 10 from the position shown both in the interior 6 and in the outer space 8 of at least approximately 90 ° to release the passage between the interior 6 and the outer space 8. The discs 2, 4 have first surfaces 12, 14, which are in the illustrated closed position of the partition wall and / or formed as a door panel 2 expedient substantially in the same vertical plane. In particular, when forming the partition wall as a shower partition, it is of particular importance that the first surfaces 12, 14, the connection device or the hinge are arranged substantially in the outer space 8 and formed such that the first surfaces 12, 14 inner surfaces of the two discs. 2 , 4 and are freely accessible. In addition, it is of particular importance that the hinge does not protrude into the inner space 6 or projects beyond the inner surfaces 12, 14. In the hinge area a continuous seal 16 is fixed to the vertical longitudinal edge 18 of the second disc 4 and is located on the not recognizable here opposite edge of the first disc 2 as well as in particular on a cap 20 of the hinge and consequently also the hinge region is sealed reliable.

On the other two surfaces 22, 24, in particular the outer surfaces of the two discs 2, 4, an adhesive adapter 26 is fixedly connected to an adhesive 28 by bonding in each case. The two adhesive adapters 26 are of matching construction and each contain a plate 30 for bonding to the respective surface 22, 24 and, on the other side, facing away from the discs 2, 4, a coupling body 32. The coupling bodies 32 engage in a recess 33 of a connecting body 34, 35 in each case and contain undercuts 31 and / or are dovetail-shaped. To fix the connecting body 34, 35 fixing elements, in particular cylinder screws 36. Furthermore, in the outer space 8 cap-shaped covers 37, 38 are provided, which engage over the connecting body 33, 34 including the respective adhesive adapter 26. It should be particularly noted that no over the inner surfaces 12, 14 projecting interfering projections are present in the region of the inner space 6. For further sealing of the hinge, a further sealing element 40 is provided between the cap 20 and the hinge part and / or connecting body 34 of the door leaf 2.

The various components of the connecting device or the hinge shows the exploded view according to Fig. 2 , The coupling bodies 32 of the adhesive adapters 26 contain a preferably V-shaped recess 42. Corresponding thereto, the connecting bodies 34, 35 in particular triangular or tooth-like projections 44, namely opposite the particular designed as a cylindrical screws fixing elements 36. With the connecting body 34 is a bearing body 46th , preferably integrally connected, which is in particular U-shaped. The other connecting body 35 includes a hinge body 48, which engages in the bearing body 46, wherein by means of the guided through an eye 50 of the hinge body 48 bolt 10, which also engages in corresponding holes 51 of the bearing body 46, the hinge connection is completed. Furthermore, the hinge includes a lifting mechanism 54 with interlocking and corresponding cam parts provided elements 52, 53 such that upon pivoting of the door this is raised by a predetermined amount, in particular on the order of a few millimeters, preferably of substantially 4 mm. The hinge body 48 and the lifting mechanism and / or the elements 52, 53 are surrounded by the cap 20, which has a slot 21 through which an arm 49 of the hinge body 48 and / or the connecting body 35 engages. The connecting bodies 34, 35 include holes 39 for receiving molded pins 41 of the caps 37, 38, wherein in the drawing, these pins are shown separately for the sake of simplicity. However, the pins 41 are components of the covers 37, 38 and are fixedly arranged on their inner sides. The bores 39 on the one hand and the pins 41 on the other hand are matched to one another and / or adapted to one another such that after fitting the end caps 37, 38 they are fixed on the hinge and overlap and / or enclose the components.

In Fig. 3 the assembly of the connecting device of the hinge or the hinge assembly is shown by means of the adhesive adapter 26 and based on the three superimposed fields shown above, the inventive method for producing the compound by means of the connecting device with the two discs 2, 4 explained in more detail. The first pane or the door leaf 2 contains a recess 55, which is preferably formed substantially U-shaped. In the horizontal direction of this recess 55 then the adhesive adapter 26 is provided. In said recess 55, a part of the hinge assembly 56 engages. In a first method step, which takes place at the factory in the production of the partition wall, the recess 55 is introduced into the first disc 2. Subsequently, the two adhesive adapters 26 are also glued to the surface or outer surface 22 of the disc 2 and the surface or outer surface 24 of the disc 4 by means of the aforementioned adhesive at the factory. The transport of the prepared so far for the preparation of the compound by means of the connecting device partition takes place in the invention with the still separate and not yet interconnected discs 2, 4th

For installation on site, first the disc 4, for example, mounted in a bathroom, in a vertical orientation and firmly connected with suitable fasteners or the like with a room wall or a frame in a known manner and aligned vertically. As shown in the upper part of the picture, the assembly 56, which is factory-made and provided for assembly, is connected to the adapter 26 of the second disc 4 in a further method step. Here, the coupling body 32 is inserted into the recess 33 of the connecting body 35 and subsequently the fixing and / or permanent connection of the assembly 56 with the disc 4 is carried out by screwing the screw 36. As shown in the middle part of the image, the first disc 2 is connected to the assembly 56 and thus with the second disc 4 in the next step. In this case, the coupling body 32 of the bonded onto the surface 22 adhesive adapter 26 is inserted into the recess 33 of the connecting body 34, and then by means of the fixing element 36, in particular by screwing the associated screw 36, the determination and permanent connection with the connecting body 34 is made. After carrying out the method according to the invention, the two sub-images show the two disks 2, 4 connected to the assembly 56 and the two adhesive adapters 26. It should be noted at this point that the dividing wall, analogous to the connecting device produced and arranged in the region of the upper end of the dividing wall or its panes 2, 4 in the region of the lower end, thus vertically spaced, has a further connecting device, which is consistently manufactured and arranged.

4 and 5 show views of the connecting device, wherein under the covers 37, 38 are the remaining components. Fig. 4 shows a view in the direction of arrow A according to Fig .1 , By means of the lifting mechanism located inside the cap 20, the door leaf 2 when swung in the direction of arrow 57 raised by a predetermined amount. Fig. 5 shows a view from above, with a arranged at the lower end of the disc 2 seal 58 can be seen, by means of which in the closed position of the disc formed as a door 2, a seal with respect to a tub rim, a shower room or the like is achieved.

In Fig. 6 to 9 is a further embodiment of the connecting device 1 ', which is designed as a wall hinge. Fig. 8 shows a view in the direction of arrow B according to Fig. 6 , The matching with the aforementioned embodiment components, in particular the connection and coupling of the first disc or the door leaf 2 are not further explained here, wherein Fig. 1 to 5 Reference is made. The hinge body 48 is connected via the arm 49 with the connecting body 35 'to an elbow 60. The connecting piece 35 'is formed as a plate and connectable by means of screws 62 and dowels 64 with a wall. The hinge body 48 is here arranged at a right angle to the connecting body 35 ', but in the context of the invention, a different angle can also be predetermined. The connecting body 35 'of the elbow 60 is substantially formed as a plate and includes holes 66 which have a larger diameter than the associated portions 68 of the screws 62 such that the angle 60 on a wall or the like horizontally and vertically adjustable in the required manner can be arranged and fixed. Between the heads of the screws 62 and the connecting body 35 ', an intermediate plate 61 is arranged, whose bores have a diameter such that the screws 62 pass through with a light play. Also in this embodiment, the substantially over the entire height of the partition continuous seal 16 is present, which is fixed by means of a fastening profile 67. In Fig. 7 the fastening profile 67 is partially shown, which contains a recess 69 for the connecting body 35 'and extends like the continuous seal 16 substantially over the entire height of the partition wall.

In Fig. 10 to 13 is designed as a wall angle formed third embodiment of the connecting device 1 ", wherein Fig. 12 a view in the direction C according to Fig. 10 shows while Fig. 13 shows a view from above. With the second disc 4, the adhesive adapter 26 is connected by means of adhesive 28. The coupling body 32 engages in the connecting body 34 and in turn, in particular by means of cylindrical screws 36 fixed. The connecting body 34 forms with the connecting body 35 'designed as a plate, an elbow, which is analogous to the second embodiment by means of screws 62 connected to a wall. Also in this embodiment may be different from the illustrated between the connecting body 35 'and the connecting body 34 be given a different angle right angle training. How out Fig. 11 As can be seen, the recess 33 of the connecting body 34 in the horizontal direction has a greater length than the coupling body 32 of the adhesive adapter 26. Thus, the disk connected to the adhesive adapter 26 can be aligned in the horizontal direction with respect to the connecting device 1 " two holes 63 whose diameter is substantially the same size as the outer diameter of the screws 62 such that the screw 62 can be inserted with slight play into the bores 63. On the other hand, the bores 66 of the connecting body 35 'have a predetermined larger inner diameter such that the angle piece 60, for example, on a wall, horizontally and vertically aligned and / or can be adjusted.

A fourth embodiment is in the FIGS. 14 to 17 shown, where Fig. 16 a view in the direction of arrow D in Fig. 4 shows while Fig. 17 shows a view from above. The disks 2, 4, which in turn are only partially illustrated, are connected to one another at right angles, with the matching adhesive adapters 26 being fixed on the surfaces and / or outer surfaces of the disks 2, 4 by adhesive bonding. The connecting bodies 34 are of matching construction and contain interlocking hinge elements 72, 74 which define a common connection axis 70, wherein a defined angular connection can be predetermined in particular by means of screws 76. As can be seen, the two connecting bodies 34, relative to the connecting axis 70, are arranged rotated by 180 ° relative to one another.

Finally show Fig. 18 to 21 a fifth embodiment of the connecting device, which allows a special angular connection of the disc 2, wherein Fig. 19 a view in the direction of the arrow E according to Fig. 18 shows. Analogously to the fourth exemplary embodiment, the adhesive adapter 26 is connected to the pane 2, and furthermore the associated connection body 34 'with the hinge parts 72, 74 is present. For attachment to a wall or the like, the connecting body 35 'is provided with hinge parts 72, 74. A further coupling body 80 is provided, which likewise has hinge parts 72, 74, which engage in the corresponding and associated hinge parts of the connecting body 34 'or of the connecting body 35', the fixing in turn being effected by means of screws 76.

reference numeral

1

Connecting device / hinge

2

first pane / door

4

second disc / component

6

inner space

8th

outer space

10

hinge pin

12

first surface / inner surface of 2

14

first surface / inner surface of 4

16

continuous seal

18

vertical longitudinal edge of 4

20

cap

21

Slot in 20

22

other surface / outer surface of 2

24

other surface / outer surface of 4

26

adhesive adapter

28

adhesive

30

Plate of 26

31

Undercut in 32

32

Coupling body of 26

33

Recess in 34, 35

34, 35

connecting body

36

Cylinder screw / fixing element

37.38

cover

39

drilling

40

sealing element

41

Pen of 37, 38

42

Recess in 32

44

Lead in 33

46

bearing body

48

hinge body

49

poor

50

Eye in 48

51

Bore in 46

52, 53

Element of the lifting mechanism

54

lifting mechanism

55

Recess in 2

56

module

57

arrow

58

Seal at 2

60

Elbow from 35 'and 48, 49

61

intermediate plate

62

screw

63

Bore in 61

64

dowel

66

Bore in 35 '

67

mounting profile

68

Range of 62

69

Recess for 35 '

70

axis

72, 74

hinge part

76

screw

80

coupling body

Claims (12)

Connecting device of a partition wall, in particular a shower partition, which has at least one pane (2, 4), comprising a connection body (34, 35) and a plate (30) connected to the pane (2, 4),
characterized in that an adhesive adapter (26) is provided, which on the one hand has the plate (30) and on the other hand a coupling body (32), wherein the plate (30) by means of adhesive (28) with the disc (2, 4) is connected,
in that the connecting body (34, 35) has a recess (33) and that the coupling body (32) arranged on the other side of the plate (30) engages in and is fixed in the recess (33) of the connecting body (34, 35) , Connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling body (32) in the recess (33) by means of a detection element (36), in particular a screw and / or cylinder screw, is fixed. Connecting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the coupling body (32) has at least one, in particular two opposite undercuts (31) and / or dovetail-shaped and / or contains a preferably V-shaped recess (32). Connecting device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that in the recess (33) of the connecting body (34, 35), a projection (44) is provided, which in the corresponding undercut (31) and / or preferably V-shaped recess (42) of the coupling body (32) engages. Connecting device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that with the connecting body (34) a bearing body (46) of a hinge is in particular integrally connected and / or that the bearing body (46) is formed substantially U-shaped, wherein the bearing body (46) by means of a hinge pin (10) with a hinge body (48) is coupled, which is preferably integrally connected to the other connecting body (35). Connecting device according to claim 5, characterized in that at least the connecting body (34, 35) and the adhesive adapter (26) by a cover (37, 38) is surrounded, which in particular by means of a pin (41) and a bore (39) with respect Connecting body (34, 35) is fixed. Connecting device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the two by means of the bearing body (46) and the hinge body (48) of the hinge coupled connection body (34, 35) form an assembly (56) and that this assembly (56) the at least one adhesive adapter (26) glued to the surface of the at least one disc (2, 4) with the associated disc (2, 4) by inserting the coupling body (32) into the recess (33) of the connecting body (34 , 35) can be fixed and / or connected. Connecting device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the bearing body (46) and the hinge body (48) within a cap (20) are arranged and / or that the bearing body (46, 48) is associated with a lifting mechanism (54) , by means of which the disk (2) designed as a door leaf can be raised in the vertical direction during pivoting from a closed position. Connecting device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the adhesive adapter (26) and the connecting body (34, 35), preferably further arranged the bearing body (46) and the hinge body (48) within a cap (37, 38) wherein the cover cap (37, 38) is preferably fixed relative to the connecting body (34, 35) by means of at least one pin (41), wherein the at least one pin (41) fits into a corresponding bore (39), in particular of the connecting body (34 , 35) engages. Connecting device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the bearing body (46) or the connecting body (34) at a predetermined angle, in particular of substantially 90 °, to the connecting body (35 ') in an elbow (60) is arranged , and / or that the connecting body (35 ') with another component, in particular a room wall or a frame, is connectable. Connecting device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that two connecting bodies (34) are provided which mutually corresponding hinge parts (72, 74), wherein the hinge parts (72, 74) of the two connecting bodies (34) interlock or by means of a Coupling body (80), which also corresponding hinge parts (72, 74), are connected to each other and at least one common connection axis (70) define. Method for producing a connection by means of a connecting device of a partition wall, in particular a shower partition, which has at least one pane (2, 4), comprising a connecting body (34, 35) and a plate (30) connected to the pane (2, 4) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that first of the at least one adhesive adapter (26) by means of the adhesive (28) is glued to the disc (2), wherein preferably further, the second adhesive adapter is glued to the second disc (4) the connection body (s) (34, 35) are completed and provided to form an assembly (56) designed in particular as a hinge, and in that firstly a disk (4) is mounted for installation on site or an angle piece (60) or a further connection body (56). 35 ') are connected to a component, in a further method step thereafter the connecting body (35) of the assembly (56) fixed on the adhesive adapter (26) and in that subsequently the disk (2), which is preferably designed as a door leaf, is connected to the assembly (56), the coupling body (32) of the adhesive adapter (26) adhesively bonded to the disk (2) into the associated recess (33) of the connecting body (34) is introduced and established there.

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