EP2492424B1 - Connection device of a partition wall, in particular partition wall for shower - Google Patents

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 2 225 987 A1 Such a hinge system is known as a connecting device of a partition wall, which comprises at least one disc and a connecting body and a means of adhesive with the disk connected plate. There is an adhesive adapter, which on the one hand has said plate and on the other hand a coupling body, which engages in a recess of the connecting body. In order to fix the coupling body in the recess of the connecting body, a fastening element designed as a screw is present. The screw penetrates through a through hole present in the coupling body and is mounted on both sides of the coupling body in the connecting body. The coupling body is not dovetail-shaped and it also contains no V-shaped recess.

Furthermore, from the EP 1 589 170 A2 a modular, multifunctional fitting system for shower enclosures is known, which contains a dovetail-shaped base module and also an additional module. When trained as a hinge whose hinge tabs are glued directly to a disc. The additional module is provided to cover the basic module either completely or only partially and execute as an additional decorative part.

Furthermore, from the EP 1 331 335 A2 a connecting device of a trained as a shower partition partition, 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 bores of the first and second disc, in such a way that said discs are clamped between the respective hinge part and the oppositely arranged cover plate. 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 cover plate dirt, limescale or soap deposits can set. It should be noted that partitions of the type mentioned usually contain two spaced apart on 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, in particular 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. The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the drawings, without any limitation.

Fig. 1 bis 5

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

Fig. 6 bis 9

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

Fig. 10 bis 13

ein drittes, nicht zur Erfindung gehörendes Ausführungsbeispiel der Verbindungsvorrichtung als Wandwinkel einer feststehenden Scheibe,

Fig. 14 bis 17

ein viertes, nicht zur Erfindung gehörendes Ausführungsbeispiel der Verbindungsvorrichtung als vorgebbare definierte Winkelverbindung,

Fig. 18 bis 21

ein fünftes, nicht zur Erfindung gehörendes Ausführungsbeispiel der Verbindungsvorrichtung als Winkelstück mit variabel vorgebbarem Winkel einer Scheibe bezüglich einer Wand oder dergleichen.

In schematic representations, the connecting device in combination with a partially illustrated partition:

Fig. 1 to 5

a first embodiment according to the invention of the connecting device as a hinge with partition wall and two panes,

Fig. 6 to 9

A second embodiment according to the invention of the connecting device as a wall hinge with a disk designed as a door,

Fig. 10 to 13

a third, not belonging to the invention embodiment of the connecting device as a wall angle of a fixed disc,

FIGS. 14 to 17

A fourth, not belonging to the invention embodiment of the connecting device as a predetermined defined angle connection,

Fig. 18 to 21

a fifth, not belonging to the invention 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 inventive 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 each and contain undercuts 31 and are dovetail-shaped. To lay down
contain 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 body 32 of the adhesive adapter 26 include a preferably V-shaped recess 42. Corresponding thereto, the connecting body 34, 35 triangular or tooth-like projections 44, and
Although opposite the formed in particular as a cylinder screws Festlegungselementen 36. With the connecting body 34 is a bearing body 46, 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 holes 39 on the one hand and the pins 41 on the other hand are matched to one another and / or adapted to each other, that after placing the cover caps 37, 38, these 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 vertically aligned. 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 the arrow A accordingly 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 FIG. 2 shows another embodiment of the connecting device 1 'according to the invention, FIG.
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 a trained as a wall angle third, not belonging to the invention 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 bores 63, the diameter of which is substantially the same as the outside diameter of the screws 62, such that the screw 62 can be introduced into the bores 63 with a slight clearance. that the angle piece 60, for example, on a wall, horizontally and vertically aligned and / or can be adjusted.

A fourth, not belonging to the invention 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, not belonging to the invention 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 'with hinge parts 72, 74 is provided. 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. <B> reference numerals </ b> 1 Connecting device / hinge 55 Recess in 2 2 first pane / door 56 module 4 second disc / component 57 arrow 6 inner space 58 Seal at 2 8th outer space 60 Elbow from 35 'and 48, 49 10 hinge pin 61 intermediate plate 12 first surface / inner surface of 2 62 screw 14 first surface / inner surface of 4 63 Bore in 61 16 continuous seal 64 dowel 18 vertical longitudinal edge of 4 66 Bore in 35 ' 20 cap 67 mounting profile 21 Slot in 20 68 Range of 62 22 other surface / outer surface of 2 69 Recess for 35 ' 24 other surface / outer surface of 4 70 axis 26 adhesive adapter 72, 74 hinge part 28 adhesive 76 screw 30 Plate of 26 80 coupling body 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

Claims (10)

1. A connection device of a partition wall, in particular a shower partition wall which comprises at least one pane (2, 4), comprising a connecting body (34, 35) and a plate (30) connected to the pane (2, 4), wherein an adhesive adapter (26) is provided, which comprises on the one hand the plate (30) and on the other hand a coupling body (32), wherein the plate (30) is connected by means of an adhesive (28) to the pane (2, 4), wherein the connecting body (34, 35) further comprises a recess (33) and the coupling body (32) disposed on the other side of the plate (30) engages into the recess (33) of the connecting body (34, 35) and is fixed in the latter by means of a fixing element (36) constituted as a screw or cylindrical head screw,
   characterised in that the coupling body (32) is constituted dove-tailed and comprises at least one V-shaped recess (42) and that, in the recess (33) of the connecting element (34, 35), and more precisely opposite to the fixing element (36), a triangular or tooth-like projection (44) is provided, which engages into the V-shaped recess (42) of the coupling body (32).
2. The connection device according to claim 1, characterised in that the coupling body (32) comprises two mutually opposite undercuts (31).
3. The connection device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that a bearing body (46) of a hinge is connected especially in one piece to the connecting body (34) and/or that the bearing body (46) is constituted essentially U-shaped, wherein the bearing body (46) is coupled by means of a hinge bolt (10) to a hinge body (48), which is connected preferably in one piece to another connecting body (35).
4. The connection device according to claim 3, characterised in that at least the connecting body (34, 35) and the adhesive adapter (26) are surrounded by a cover (37, 38), which is fixed relative to the connecting body (34, 35) in particular by means of a pin (41) and a hole (39).
5. The connection device according to claim 3 or 4, characterised in that the two connecting bodies (34, 35) coupled by means of the bearing body (46) and the hinge body (48) of the hinge form an assembly (56) and that this assembly (56) with the at least one adhesive adapter (26), which is glued onto the surface of the at least one pane (2, 4), can be fixed and/or connected to the assigned pane (2, 4) by introducing the coupling body (32) into the recess (33) of the connecting body (34, 35).
6. The connection device according to any one of claims claim 3 to 5, characterised in that the bearing body (46) and the hinge body (48) are disposed inside a carp (20) and/or that a lifting mechanism (54) is assigned to the bearing body (46, 48), by means of which lifting mechanism the pane (2) constituted as a door leaf can be raised in the vertical direction when it is swivelled out of a closed position.
7. The connection device according to any one of claims claim 3 to 6, characterised in that the adhesive adapter (26) and the connecting body (34, 35), preferably also the bearing body (46) and the hinge body (48), are disposed inside a covering cap (37, 38), wherein the covering cap (37, 38) is fixed relative to the connecting body (34, 35) preferably by means of at least one pin (41), wherein the at least one pin (41) engages in a corresponding hole (39), in particular of the connecting body (34, 35).
8. The connection device according to any one of claims claim 3 to 7, characterised in that the bearing body (46) or the connecting body (34) is disposed at a predetermined angle, in particular of essentially 90°, to the connecting body (35') in an angle piece (60), and/or that the connecting body (35') can be connected to a further component, in particular a room wall or a frame.
9. The connection device according to any one of claims claim 3 to 8, characterised in that two connecting bodies (34) are provided, which comprise hinge parts (72, 74) corresponding to one another, wherein the hinge parts (72, 74) of the two connecting bodies (34) engage into one another or, by means of a coupling body (80) which also comprises corresponding hinge parts (72, 74), are connected to one another and define at least one common connecting axis (70).
10. A method for producing in a connection by means of a connection device of a partition wall, in particular a shower partition wall which comprises at least one pane (2, 4), comprising a connecting body (34, 35) and a plate (30) connected to the pane (2, 4), wherein an adhesive adapter (26) is provided, which comprises on the one hand the plate (30) and on the other hand a coupling body (32), wherein the plate (30) is connected by means of an adhesive (28) to the pane (2, 4), wherein the connecting body (34, 35) further comprises a recess (33) and the coupling body (32) disposed on the other side of the plate (30) engages into the recess (33) of the connecting body (34, 35) and is fixed in the latter by means of a fixing element (36) constituted as a screw or cylindrical head screw, according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the one adhesive adapter (26) is first glued by means of the adhesive (28) onto the pane (2), wherein a second adhesive adapter (26) is also glued onto a second pane (4), that the connecting bodies (34, 35) are completed and prepared to form an assembly (56) constituted as a hinge and that, for an assembly on site, the second pane (4) is first mounted or an angle piece (60) or a further connecting body (35') are connected to a component, the connecting body (35) of the assembly (56) is then fixed on the adhesive adapter (26) in a further process step, and that the pane (2) constituted as a door leaf is then connected to the assembly (56), wherein the coupling body (32) of the adhesive adapter (26) glued onto the pane (2) is introduced into the assigned recess (33) of the connecting body (34) and fixed there.

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