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EP2551438B1
EP2551438B1 EP12177547.2A EP12177547A EP2551438B1 EP 2551438 B1 EP2551438 B1 EP 2551438B1 EP 12177547 A EP12177547 A EP 12177547A EP 2551438 B1 EP2551438 B1 EP 2551438B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
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  • the invention relates to a connector for connecting hollow sections, in particular of hollow spacer profiles for insulating glass panes with outwardly projecting, counter to the insertion inclined slats and a bottom part, wherein the connector is designed as a straight, angled, corner or crossing connector.
  • the DE 10 2005 027778 A1 discloses a connector having the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a connector which allows a tight fit in the hollow section, but on the other hand avoids damage and / or deformation thereof.
  • one or more longitudinal webs are provided, which rise from the bottom part with the lamellae, wherein these longitudinal webs may be formed as side webs, which are followed directly by the lamellae.
  • the torsional rigidity of the connector is significantly increased.
  • Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is when the outer envelope has a substantially aligned perpendicular to the bottom part course. This results in an area in which the depth of the outwardly projecting fins becomes large and an area in which the depth of the outwardly projecting fins is small.
  • the outer envelope essentially has a course corresponding to the inner envelope curve.
  • At least one stop is provided, the insertion length of the connector in a Hollow profile is able to limit, wherein the attacks between the outwardly projecting slats can be arranged and formed elastically.
  • a compensating element is provided in the region of the stops, which may be resilient.
  • the connector can be particularly easily inserted into the respective hollow profile end. Tilting is avoided.
  • locking fins are provided which prevent a flow of desiccant between the connector and the hollow profile and / or through the connector.
  • a very advantageous development of the invention is also present when the outer edge of the slats widening outwards starting from the end facing the connector base.
  • a likewise very advantageous further development of the invention is also present if the lamellae have a course deviating from the vertical axis of the connector, at least in the longitudinal direction of the connector, at least on its outer edge.
  • Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also present when, in a combination of a connector and a hollow profile, in particular a spacer hollow profile, the contour of the outwardly projecting slats is adapted to the inner contour of the hollow profile and the slats are able to support this.
  • a connector with a bottom part 2 and two connected thereto, upstanding from the bottom part longitudinal side webs 3 and 4.
  • the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 have at their Anschlinien the bottom part 2 a smaller distance from each other than at their technological from the bottom part 2 ends.
  • the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 are inclined outwards.
  • the angle of inclination of the longitudinal side webs relative to the bottom part 2 in this embodiment is about 100 °. Other angles of inclination are also conceivable.
  • a plurality of apertures 5 are provided, which bring a significant material savings, without affecting the stability of the connector 1 substantially.
  • a center stop 7 are likewise provided on the outer sides of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 for each insertion direction, which limits the insertion depth of the connector 1 into the hollow profiles.
  • the center stops 7 may each be assigned a compensation element 8, which is provided opposite the center stops 7 on the other longitudinal side web 3 and 4, as in the 3 and 4 is shown.
  • the outer edges of the slats 6 extend at least partially at least approximately perpendicular to the bottom part 2. A part of the outer edges is also curved. As a result of this embodiment, the lamellae 6 can rest against the lateral inner wall over the entire height of the hollow profile and thus ensure a very high static friction.
  • the curved sections 9 are arranged in that region in which the inner contour of the connector 1 has its smallest width. However, this also means that the length of the fins in the region of the curved sections 9 is greatest.
  • the lamellae 6 are thus particularly elastic and adapt very well to manufacturing tolerances which are greatest in the seam area of the hollow profile.
  • the fins 6 extend over a substantial part of the connector height.
  • the curved sections 9 can also be designed according to other geometric shapes.
  • the particular shape are essentially based on the expected contour of the connecting seam of the hollow profile.
  • a chamfer of the curved portion 9 is conceivable to further improve the entanglement of the slats on the connecting seam.
  • the slats 6 are inclined in the illustrated example opposite to the insertion of the connector 1 in the hollow profile to the rear. Particularly good results in terms of the insertion force to be applied and the force required to pull out the connectors again from the hollow profile were achieved at inclinations between 30 and 60 °. Other angles of inclination are conceivable.
  • the fins 6 are elastic and can each be relatively easily formed by itself. In order to ensure a sufficient hold of the connector in the hollow profile, a plurality of fins 6 is provided.
  • the slats begin at the level of the lower edge of the bottom part 2, but do not extend over the entire height of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4.
  • the protruding part of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 can engage in corresponding grooves of the hollow profile and serve as a longitudinal guide, whereby a lateral tilting of the connector 1 in the hollow profile is further avoided. It is also conceivable that perforation holes are provided in these grooves, which allow a moisture exchange between the interior of the spacer hollow profile with the space between the panes.
  • Corresponding perforations can also be arranged at other locations.
  • This desiccant should not get to the abutting edge of the hollow profile ends to be joined, since there is the danger that the desiccant exits into the disc interior and there provides impurities that are undesirable.
  • the lamellae 6 are close to the inner wall of the hollow section.
  • the bottom part can cover the impact to the space between the panes.
  • individual lamellae 6 are formed as blocking lamellae, which are designed to be over-inflated with respect to the remaining lamellae 6 and thus are able to bear on the inner sides more firmly.
  • transverse locking slats can be provided which prevent the desiccant is able to reach the connector center and thus in the region of the joint.
  • bevels 10 may be provided to facilitate insertion into the hollow profile ends. A machine plugging or plugging is supported.
  • bevels 10 are limited to a contour that allows insertion of the connector within the dimensions defined by the inner walls and the connecting seams.
  • the bevels 10 have a certain guiding function.
  • Fig. 3 corresponds to the outer envelope of the fins 6 substantially the inner envelope.
  • the slats 6 in this embodiment are free, but still fulfill the holding function as in the preceding statements. Only a sealing function in the region of the joint of the hollow profile ends opposite the outlet of desiccant can not be guaranteed here.
  • the taper 12 may also extend to the bottom part 2.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 A further embodiment of the invention is in the FIGS. 5 and 6 shown.
  • the local connector 51 in turn has a connector base 2 and adjoining side bars 3 and 4.
  • the fins 56 have on the side bars 3 and 4 a substantially aligned in connector vertical axis course.
  • facing away from the plug-in direction, deviating from the connector vertical axis oblique course is provided on the side edges of the 3 and 4 pioneering outer edges.
  • the envelope of the fins 56 deviates at most insignificantly from the vertical axis of the connector.
  • the lamellae 56 also deviate with respect to their envelope from the connector vertical axis and widening away from the connector base 2 pioneering, whereby the pressure between the fins 56 and the connector hollow profile is increased without deforming it.
  • the fins 56 extend only over part of the connector height. But it is also conceivable that the fins 56 are adapted to the respective hollow profile and can extend over the full connector height.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Steckverbinder zum Verbinden von Hohlprofilen, insbesondere von Abstandhalterhohlprofilen für Isolierglasscheiben mit nach außen ragenden, entgegen der Einsteckrichtung geneigten Lamellen und einem Bodenteil, wobei der Steckverbinder als Gerad-, Winkel-, Eck- oder Kreuzungsverbinder ausgebildet ist.The invention relates to a connector for connecting hollow sections, in particular of hollow spacer profiles for insulating glass panes with outwardly projecting, counter to the insertion inclined slats and a bottom part, wherein the connector is designed as a straight, angled, corner or crossing connector.

Es sind verschiedenartigste Steckverbinder zum Verbinden solcher Hohlprofile bekannt.There are a variety of connectors for connecting such hollow sections known.

Bei den bekannten Steckverbindern besteht jedoch gerade bei dünnwandigen oder aus weichen Materialien hergestellten Hohlprofilen, wie diese oftmals für sogenannte Warm-Edge-Abstandhalter eingesetzt werden, das Problem, daß die Steckverbinder eine für diese Hohlprofile zu große Kraft auf die Wandungen ausüben.In the known connectors, however, there is a problem with thin-walled or made of soft materials hollow profiles, as they are often used for so-called warm-edge spacers, the problem that the connector exercise a too large force on the walls for these hollow sections.

Dies ist einerseits durch Fertigungstoleranzen der Hohlprofile und andererseits auch durch den Wunsch nach einem festen Sitz der Steckverbinder im Hohlprofil bedingt.This is due on the one hand by manufacturing tolerances of the hollow sections and on the other hand by the desire for a tight fit of the connector in the hollow profile.

Die DE 10 2005 027778 A1 offenbart einen Steckverbinder mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1. Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, einen Steckverbinder zu schaffen, der zwar einen festen Sitz im Hohlprofil ermöglicht, aber andererseits Beschädigungen und/oder Deformationen desselben vermeidet.The DE 10 2005 027778 A1 discloses a connector having the features of the preamble of claim 1. Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a connector which allows a tight fit in the hollow section, but on the other hand avoids damage and / or deformation thereof.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß im Querschnitt des Steckverbinders die zur Verbindermitte weisenden Enden jeweils zweier gegenüberliegender Lamellen zusammen mit der inneren Oberfläche des Bodenteils eine innere Hüllkurve und die äußeren Kanten derselben gegenüberliegenden Lamellen zusammen mit der äußeren Oberfläche des Bodenteils eine äußere Hüllkurve beschreiben, wobei die innere Hüllkurve ausgehend vom Bodenteil über die gesamte Höhe der Lamellen sich geradlinig verbreiternd ausgebildet ist und wobei eine Vielzahl dieser sich gegenüberliegenden Lamellen in Verbinderlängsrichtung hintereinander angeordent sind und daß wenigstens ein Anschlag vorgesehen ist, der die Einstecklänge des Steckverbinders in ein Hohlprofil zu begrenzen vermag, wobei der wenigstens eine Anschlag zwischen den nach außen ragenden Lamellen angeordnet und elastisch ausgebildet sein kann. Damit wird eine größere Flexibilität und daraus resultierend eine Begrenzung des Anspressdrucks ermöglicht.This object is achieved in that in the cross-section of the connector to the connector center facing ends of two opposing fins together with the inner surface of the bottom part an inner envelope and the outer edges of the same opposite fins together with the outer surface of the bottom part describe an outer envelope, wherein the inner envelope, starting from the bottom part over the entire height of the slats is rectilinearly widening and wherein a plurality of these opposing fins are arranged in the connector longitudinal direction behind one another and that at least one stop is provided which is able to limit the insertion length of the connector in a hollow profile wherein the at least one stop can be arranged between the outwardly projecting slats and formed elastically. This allows greater flexibility and, as a result, a limitation of the print-on pressure.

Sehr vorteilhaft ist es auch, wenn ein oder mehrere Längsstege vorgesehen sind, die sich vom Bodenteil mit den Lamellen erheben, wobei diese Längsstege als Seitenstege ausgebildet sein können, an denen sich direkt die Lamellen anschließen.It is also very advantageous if one or more longitudinal webs are provided, which rise from the bottom part with the lamellae, wherein these longitudinal webs may be formed as side webs, which are followed directly by the lamellae.

Hierdurch wird die Verwindungssteifigkeit des Steckverbinders signifikant erhöht. Eine weitere sehr vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt vor, wenn die äußere Hüllkurve im wesentlichen einen senkrecht zum Bodenteil ausgerichteten Verlauf hat. Dadurch ergibt sich ein Bereich in dem die Tiefe der nach außen ragenden Lamellen groß und ein Bereich in dem die Tiefe der nach außen ragenden Lamellen klein ist. Ebenfalls ist es erfindungsgemäß äußerst vorteilhaft, wenn die äußere Hüllkurve im wesentlichen einen der inneren Hüllkurve entsprechenden Verlauf aufweist.As a result, the torsional rigidity of the connector is significantly increased. Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is when the outer envelope has a substantially aligned perpendicular to the bottom part course. This results in an area in which the depth of the outwardly projecting fins becomes large and an area in which the depth of the outwardly projecting fins is small. Likewise, it is extremely advantageous according to the invention if the outer envelope essentially has a course corresponding to the inner envelope curve.

Damit wird eine sehr gute Verkeilung des Steckverbinders erreicht. Erfindungsgemäß ist wenigstens ein Anschlag vorgesehen ist, der die Einstecklänge des Steckverbinders in ein Hohlprofil zu begrenzen vermag, wobei die Anschläge zwischen den nach außen ragenden Lamellen angeordnet und elastisch ausgebildet sein können.This achieves a very good wedging of the connector. According to the invention, at least one stop is provided, the insertion length of the connector in a Hollow profile is able to limit, wherein the attacks between the outwardly projecting slats can be arranged and formed elastically.

Hiermit wird ein zu tiefes Einstecken des Steckverbinders in das Hohlprofil wirksam vermieden. Dies ist besonders bei vorgesteckten Steckverbindern wichtig, da andernfalls keine sichere Verbindung zweier Hohlprofilenden gewährleistet werden kann.This effectively avoids too deep insertion of the connector into the hollow profile. This is particularly important in plugged connectors, otherwise no secure connection of two hollow profile ends can be guaranteed.

Ebenfalls sehr vorteilhaft ist es erfindungsgemäß, wenn ein Ausgleichselement im Bereich der Anschläge vorgesehen ist, welches federnd ausgebildet sein kann.It is also very advantageous according to the invention, if a compensating element is provided in the region of the stops, which may be resilient.

Damit wird ein unerwünschtes Wackeln des Verbinders im Hohlprofil vermieden.This avoids unwanted wobbling of the connector in the hollow profile.

Es hat sich gemäß einer weiteren Fortbildung der Erfindung auch als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn an den längsseitigen Enden des Steckverbinders Einsteckschrägen vorgesehen sind, die vom Bodenteil aufragend vor den Lamellen angeordnet sind.It has also proven to be very advantageous according to a further development of the invention, when provided on the longitudinal ends of the connector Einsteckschrägen, which are arranged towering from the bottom part in front of the slats.

Durch diese freistehenden oder mit den Längsstegen verbundenen Einsteckschrägen lässt sich der Steckverbinder besonders leicht in das jeweilige Hohlprofilende einführen. Ein Verkanten wird vermieden.By this freestanding or connected to the longitudinal webs Einsteckschrägen, the connector can be particularly easily inserted into the respective hollow profile end. Tilting is avoided.

Ebenfalls sehr vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Längsstege und/oder das Bodenteil zu den längsseitigen Enden hin verjüngt ausgebildet sind.It is also very advantageous if the longitudinal webs and / or the bottom part are tapered towards the longitudinal ends.

Damit wird zu den Enden hin eine größere Flexibilität und eine große Materialersparnis erreicht.Thus, a greater flexibility and a large material savings is achieved to the ends.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist es auch sehr vorteilhaft, wenn Sperrlamellen vorgesehen sind, welche einen Durchfluß von Trocknungsmittel zwischen dem Steckverbinder und dem Hohlprofil und/oder durch den Steckverbinder verhindern.According to a further embodiment of the invention, it is also very advantageous if locking fins are provided which prevent a flow of desiccant between the connector and the hollow profile and / or through the connector.

Damit wird ein unerwünschtes Austreten von Trocknungsmittel aus dem Stoßbereich des Abstandhalterhohlprofiles verhindert.This prevents unwanted leakage of drying agent from the joint area of the spacer hollow profile.

Weiterhin ist es äußerst vorteilhaft, wenn im Bodenteil wenigstens eine Durchbrechung vorgesehen ist.Furthermore, it is extremely advantageous if at least one opening is provided in the bottom part.

Damit wird eine große Materialersparnis erzielt, ohne die Stabilität des Steckverbinders relevant zu beeinflussen.This results in a large material savings without affecting the stability of the connector relevant.

Erfindungsgemäß hat es sich auch als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die seitlich nach außen ragenden Lamellen einen Teil oder die gesamte Höhe des Steckverbinders einnehmen.According to the invention, it has also proved to be very advantageous if the laterally outwardly projecting lamellae occupy part or all of the height of the connector.

Damit wird ein sicherer Halt des Steckverbinders im Hohlprofil sichergestellt.This ensures a secure hold of the connector in the hollow profile.

Eine sehr vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung liegt auch vor, wenn die Außenkante der Lamellen ausgehend von dem dem Verbinderboden zugewandten Ende sich nach außen verbreitern.A very advantageous development of the invention is also present when the outer edge of the slats widening outwards starting from the end facing the connector base.

Hierdurch wird ein nochmals verbesserter Halt des Steckverbinders im Hohlprofil gewährleistet. Durch die Verbreiterung der Lamellen wird der Anpressdruck an der Innenseite des Hohlprofils vergrößert, ohne zu einer Deformation des Hohlprofils zu führen.As a result, a further improved hold of the connector is ensured in the hollow profile. Due to the broadening of the slats, the contact pressure on the inside of the hollow profile is increased, without leading to a deformation of the hollow profile.

Eine ebenfalls sehr vorteilhafte Fortbildung der Erfindung liegt auch dann vor, wenn die Lamellen zumindest an ihrer Außenkante einen von der Verbinderhochachse zumindest in Verbinderlängsrichtung abweichenden Verlauf aufweisen.A likewise very advantageous further development of the invention is also present if the lamellae have a course deviating from the vertical axis of the connector, at least in the longitudinal direction of the connector, at least on its outer edge.

Durch diesen schrägen Verlauf wird die Kontaktfläche der Lamellenaußenkanten zum Hohlprofil vergrößert und so eine erhöhte Haftreibung erzeugt.By this oblique course, the contact surface of the lamellar outer edges is increased to the hollow profile and thus generates an increased static friction.

Eine weitere sehr vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt auch vor, wenn bei einer Kombination aus einem Steckverbinder und einem Hohlprofil, insbesondere einem Abstandhalterhohlprofil, die Kontur der nach außen ragenden Lamellen an die Innenkontur des Hohlprofiles angepasst ist und sich die Lamellen an diesem abzustützen vermögen.Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also present when, in a combination of a connector and a hollow profile, in particular a spacer hollow profile, the contour of the outwardly projecting slats is adapted to the inner contour of the hollow profile and the slats are able to support this.

Damit wird nicht nur eine sehr gute Stabilität der Verbindung sichergestellt, sondern auch gewährleistet, daß die Anlagefläche zwischen Lamellen und Hohlprofilinnenseite möglichst groß ist. Durch die große Anlagefläche wird einerseits der Druck auf das Hohlprofil verringert und andererseits die Haftreibung deutlich erhöht.This not only ensures a very good stability of the connection, but also ensures that the contact surface between slats and hollow profile inside is as large as possible. Due to the large contact surface on the one hand reduces the pressure on the hollow section and on the other hand, the static friction significantly increased.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand dreier Ausführungsbeispiele veranschaulicht.In the following the invention is illustrated by means of three exemplary embodiments.

Dabei zeigen:

Fig. 1
ein Schaubild eines erfindungsgemäßen Verbinders von oben mit an ein Hohlprofil angepassten, nach außen ragenden Lamellen und zwei Längsseitenstegen,
Fig. 2
ein Schaubild desselben Verbinders von unten,
Fig. 3
ein Schaubild eines weiteren Verbinders desselben Typs, bei dem jedoch die innere und äußere Hüllkurve der Lamellen im wesentlichen gleich verläuft,
Fig. 4
eine Draufsicht auf einen weiteren Verbinder, der keine Längsseitenstege aufweist,
Fig. 5
ein Schaubild eines dritten Verbinders mit einem schrägen Verlauf an der Außenkante der Lamellen, und
Fig. 6
eine Seitenansicht dieses Verbinders.
Showing:
Fig. 1
a diagram of a connector according to the invention from above with adapted to a hollow profile, outwardly projecting slats and two longitudinal side webs,
Fig. 2
a diagram of the same connector from below,
Fig. 3
a diagram of another connector of the same type, but in which the inner and outer envelope of the slats is substantially equal,
Fig. 4
a top view of another connector having no longitudinal side webs,
Fig. 5
a diagram of a third connector with an oblique course on the outer edge of the slats, and
Fig. 6
a side view of this connector.

Mit 1 ist in Fig. 1 ein Steckverbinder mit einem Bodenteil 2 und zwei daran angeschlossenen, vom Bodenteil aufragenden Längsseitenstegen 3 und 4 bezeichnet.With 1 is in Fig. 1 a connector with a bottom part 2 and two connected thereto, upstanding from the bottom part longitudinal side webs 3 and 4.

Die Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 weisen an ihren Anlenklinien am Bodenteil 2 einen geringeren Abstand zueinander auf als an ihren vom Bodenteil 2 wegweisenden Enden. Die Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 sind nach außen geneigt.The longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 have at their Anlenklinien the bottom part 2 a smaller distance from each other than at their groundbreaking from the bottom part 2 ends. The longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 are inclined outwards.

Der Neigungswinkel der Längsseitenstege gegenüber dem Bodenteil 2 beträgt in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel etwa 100°. Andere Neigungswinkel sind ebenso denkbar.The angle of inclination of the longitudinal side webs relative to the bottom part 2 in this embodiment is about 100 °. Other angles of inclination are also conceivable.

Im Bodenteil 2 sind mehrere Durchbrechungen 5 vorgesehen, die eine deutliche Materialersparnis bringen, ohne die Stabilität des Steckverbinders 1 wesentlich zu beeinflussen.In the bottom part 2 a plurality of apertures 5 are provided, which bring a significant material savings, without affecting the stability of the connector 1 substantially.

An den Außenseiten der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 sind nach außen ragende, entgegen der Einsteckrichtung nach hinten weisende Lamellen 6 angeordnet, die sich elastisch verformen können und sich damit an das jeweilige Hohlprofil anzupassen vermögen. Die Lamellen 6 verkeilen sich an den Innenseiten des jeweiligen Hohlprofiles und verhindern so, daß der Steckverbinder aus dem Hohlprofil versehentlich herausgezogen wird.On the outer sides of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 outwardly projecting, opposite to the insertion direction to the rear facing slats 6 are arranged, which can deform elastically and thus able to adapt to the respective hollow profile. The fins 6 wedged on the inner sides of the respective hollow profile and thus prevent the connector from the hollow profile is accidentally pulled out.

Im Bereich der Mitte des Verbinders 1 sind ebenfalls an den Außenseiten der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 für jede Einsteckrichtung jeweils ein Mittenanschlag 7 vorgesehen, der die Einstecktiefe des Verbinders 1 in die Hohlprofile begrenzt.In the region of the center of the connector 1, a center stop 7 are likewise provided on the outer sides of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 for each insertion direction, which limits the insertion depth of the connector 1 into the hollow profiles.

Den Mittenanschlägen 7 kann jeweils ein Ausgleichselement 8 zugeordnet sein, das gegenüber den Mittenanschlägen 7 jeweils am anderen Längsseitensteg 3 und 4 vorgesehen ist, wie dies in den Fig. 3 und 4 dargestellt ist.The center stops 7 may each be assigned a compensation element 8, which is provided opposite the center stops 7 on the other longitudinal side web 3 and 4, as in the 3 and 4 is shown.

Die Außenkanten der Lamellen 6 verlaufen wenigstens teilweise wenigstens annähernd senkrecht zum Bodenteil 2. Ein Teil der Außenkanten ist auch geschwungen ausgeführt. Durch diese Ausgestaltung können sich die Lamellen 6 über die gesamte Höhe des Hohlprofiles an die seitliche Innenwand anlegen und so für eine sehr große Haftreibung sorgen.The outer edges of the slats 6 extend at least partially at least approximately perpendicular to the bottom part 2. A part of the outer edges is also curved. As a result of this embodiment, the lamellae 6 can rest against the lateral inner wall over the entire height of the hollow profile and thus ensure a very high static friction.

Im Bereich des geschwungenen Abschnitts 9 ist im Hohlprofil eine Schweiß- oder Klebenaht vorgesehen, die durch diesen geschwungenen Abschnitt 9 umfasst wird.In the region of the curved section 9, a welded or glued seam is provided in the hollow profile, which is encompassed by this curved section 9.

Die geschwungenen Abschnitte 9 sind dabei in demjenigen Bereich angeordnet, in dem die Innenkontur des Steckverbinders 1 seine geringste Breite aufweist. Dies bedeutet aber auch, daß die Länge der Lamellen im Bereich der geschwungenen Abschnitte 9 am größten ist. Die Lamellen 6 sind damit hier besonders elastisch und passen sich sehr gut an Fertigungstoleranzen, die im Nahtbereich des Hohlprofiles am größten sind, an.The curved sections 9 are arranged in that region in which the inner contour of the connector 1 has its smallest width. However, this also means that the length of the fins in the region of the curved sections 9 is greatest. The lamellae 6 are thus particularly elastic and adapt very well to manufacturing tolerances which are greatest in the seam area of the hollow profile.

Die Lamellen 6 erstrecken sich dabei über einen wesentlichen Teil der Verbinderhöhe.The fins 6 extend over a substantial part of the connector height.

Die geschwungenen Abschnitte 9 können dabei auch entsprechend anderer geometrischer Formen ausgebildet sein. Die jeweilige Form richtet sind im Wesentlichen nach der zu erwartenden Kontur der Verbindungsnaht des Hohlprofiles.The curved sections 9 can also be designed according to other geometric shapes. The particular shape are essentially based on the expected contour of the connecting seam of the hollow profile.

Aber durch den geschwungenen Abschnitt 9 erfolgt nicht nur eine sehr gute Anpassung an die Naht, sonder dieser sorgt auch für einen sehr guten Halt des Steckverbinders im Hohlprofil. Die Lamellen 6 können sich in diesem Abschnitt 9 an Unebenheiten der Naht verkrallen und sorgen so für den guten Halt ohne einen übermäßigen Druck auf die Innenwandungen des Hohlprofiles auszuüben.But by the curved section 9 is not only a very good adaptation to the seam, but this also ensures a very good grip of the connector in the hollow profile. The slats 6 can dig into this section 9 unevenness of the seam and thus ensure good grip without exerting excessive pressure on the inner walls of the hollow section.

Übermäßiger Druck muss gerade bei sogenannten Warm-Edge-AbstandhalterHohlprofilen vermieden werden, da diese oftmals aus verhältnismäßig weichem und damit empfindlichem Material bestehen. Zu großer Druck würde das Hohlprofil vor allem im Bereich der Naht aufsprengen und damit unbrauchbar machen.Excessive pressure must be avoided, especially in so-called warm-edge spacer hollow profiles, since these are often made of relatively soft and soft to be made of sensitive material. Too much pressure would blow up the hollow profile, especially in the area of the seam, and thus render it useless.

Eine Abschrägung des geschwungenen Bereiches 9 ist denkbar um die Verhakung der Lamellen an der Verbindungsnaht nochmals zu verbessern.A chamfer of the curved portion 9 is conceivable to further improve the entanglement of the slats on the connecting seam.

Die Lamellen 6 sind im abgebildeten Beispiel entgegen der Einsteckrichtung des Steckverbinders 1 ins Hohlprofil nach hinten geneigt. Besonders gute Ergebnisse in Bezug auf die aufzuwendende Einsteckkraft und die aufzuwendende Kraft um die Verbinder wieder aus dem Hohlprofil herauszuziehen wurden bei Neigungen zwischen 30 und 60° erzielt. Andere Neigungswinkel sind denkbar.The slats 6 are inclined in the illustrated example opposite to the insertion of the connector 1 in the hollow profile to the rear. Particularly good results in terms of the insertion force to be applied and the force required to pull out the connectors again from the hollow profile were achieved at inclinations between 30 and 60 °. Other angles of inclination are conceivable.

Auch denkbar ist eine gebogene oder geschwungene Ausgestaltung der Lamellen 6.Also conceivable is a curved or curved configuration of the slats 6.

Die Lamellen 6 sind elastisch ausgebildet und können jede für sich genommen relativ leicht umgeformt werden. Um einen hinreichenden Halt des Verbinders im Hohlprofil sicherzustellen ist eine Vielzahl von Lamellen 6 vorgesehen.The fins 6 are elastic and can each be relatively easily formed by itself. In order to ensure a sufficient hold of the connector in the hollow profile, a plurality of fins 6 is provided.

Die Lamellen 6 im dargestellten Beispiel reichen in Höhenrichtung nur über einen Teil der Höhe des Hohlprofiles. Im vorliegenden Beispiel beginnen die Lamellen auf Höhe der Unterkante des Bodenteils 2, erstrecken sich aber nicht über die komplette Höhe der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4.The slats 6 in the example shown rich in height direction only over part of the height of the hollow section. In the present example, the slats begin at the level of the lower edge of the bottom part 2, but do not extend over the entire height of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4.

Der überstehende Teil der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 kann in entsprechende Nuten des Hohlprofiles eingreifen und als Längsführung dienen, wodurch ein seitliches Verkanten des Steckverbinders 1 im Hohlprofil nochmals weiter vermieden wird. Auch ist es denkbar, daß in diesen Nuten Perforationslöcher vorgesehen sind, die einen Feuchtigkeitsaustausch zwischen dem Innenraum des Abstandhalterhohlprofiles mit dem Scheibenzwischenraum ermöglichen.The protruding part of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 can engage in corresponding grooves of the hollow profile and serve as a longitudinal guide, whereby a lateral tilting of the connector 1 in the hollow profile is further avoided. It is also conceivable that perforation holes are provided in these grooves, which allow a moisture exchange between the interior of the spacer hollow profile with the space between the panes.

Entsprechende Perforationen können auch an anderen Stellen angeordnet sein.Corresponding perforations can also be arranged at other locations.

Viele Hohlprofile werden mit einem Trockenmittel gefüllt, um über einen langen Zeitraum zu gewährleisten, daß sich keine Feuchtigkeitsniederschläge in den Isolierglasscheiben bilden.Many hollow sections are filled with a desiccant to ensure over a long period of time that no moisture precipitates form in the insulating glass panes.

Dieses Trockenmittel soll nicht bis zur Stoßkante der zu verbindenden Hohlprofilenden gelangen, da dort die Gefahr besteht, daß das Trockenmittel in den Scheibeninnenraum austritt und dort für Verunreinigungen sorgt, die unerwünscht sind.This desiccant should not get to the abutting edge of the hollow profile ends to be joined, since there is the danger that the desiccant exits into the disc interior and there provides impurities that are undesirable.

Um zu vermeiden, daß das Trockenmittel bis zu dieser Stoßstelle zu gelangen vermag, liegen die Lamellen 6 dicht an der Innenwand des Hohlprofiles an. Zudem kann das Bodenteil den zum Scheibenzwischenraum gerichteten Stoß abdecken.In order to avoid that the desiccant is able to reach this joint, the lamellae 6 are close to the inner wall of the hollow section. In addition, the bottom part can cover the impact to the space between the panes.

Es ist auch denkbar, daß einzelne Lamellen 6 als Sperrlamellen ausgebildet werden, die gegenüber den restlichen Lamellen 6 überhöht ausgebildet sind und so sich fester an die Innenseiten anzulegen vermögen.It is also conceivable that individual lamellae 6 are formed as blocking lamellae, which are designed to be over-inflated with respect to the remaining lamellae 6 and thus are able to bear on the inner sides more firmly.

Zusätzlich können auch zwischen den Seitenstegen 3 und 4 quer verlaufende Sperrlamellen vorgesehen werden, die verhindern, daß das Trockenmittel bis zur Verbindermitte und damit in den Bereich der Stoßstelle zu gelangen vermag.In addition, between the side bars 3 and 4 transverse locking slats can be provided which prevent the desiccant is able to reach the connector center and thus in the region of the joint.

An den Enden des Steckverbinders 1 können Abschrägungen 10 vorgesehen sein, um das Einstecken in die Hohlprofilenden zu erleichtern. Ein maschinelles Vorstecken oder auch Einstecken wird so unterstützt.At the ends of the connector 1 bevels 10 may be provided to facilitate insertion into the hollow profile ends. A machine plugging or plugging is supported.

Die Abschrägungen 10 begrenzen sich dabei aber auf eine Kontur, die ein Einschieben des Steckverbinders innerhalb der durch die Innenwandungen und die Verbindungsnähte definierten Abmessungen ermöglicht.However, the bevels 10 are limited to a contour that allows insertion of the connector within the dimensions defined by the inner walls and the connecting seams.

Die Abschrägungen 10 haben dabei eine gewisse Leitfunktion.The bevels 10 have a certain guiding function.

Je nach Anforderung und Hohlprofilgröße sind auch Abwandlungen des Steckverbinders 1 denkbar, wie diese in den Fig. 3 und 4 dargestellt sind.Depending on the requirement and hollow profile size and modifications of the connector 1 are conceivable, as this in the 3 and 4 are shown.

Gemäß der Abwandlung in Fig. 3 entspricht die äußere Hüllkurve der Lamellen 6 im wesentlichen der inneren Hüllkurve.According to the modification in Fig. 3 corresponds to the outer envelope of the fins 6 substantially the inner envelope.

Zusätzlich sind hier an den vom Bodenteil 2 abgewandten Ende der Lamellen 6 nach außen ragende Überhöhungen 11 vorgsehen, die sich in die Innenseite der Hohlprofilwandung einzugraben vermögen.In addition, here at the end facing away from the bottom part 2 end of the slats 6 outwardly projecting elevations 11 vorgsehen that can dig into the inside of the hollow profile wall.

Eine Reduzierung der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 ist ebenfalls denkbar.A reduction of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 is also conceivable.

So ist es denkbar, daß nur ein Längsseitensteg vorgesehen ist. Aber auch ein völliger Verzicht auf Längsstege ist denkbar, wie dies beim Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 4 realisiert ist.Thus, it is conceivable that only one longitudinal side web is provided. But even a complete renunciation of longitudinal webs is conceivable, as in the embodiment according to Fig. 4 is realized.

Die Lamellen 6 in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel stehen frei, erfüllen aber dennoch die Haltefunktion wie in den voranstehenden Ausführungen. Einzig eine Dichtungsfunktion im Bereich der Stoßstelle der Hohlprofilenden gegenüber dem Austritt von Trocknungsmittel kann hier nicht mehr gewährleistet werden.The slats 6 in this embodiment are free, but still fulfill the holding function as in the preceding statements. Only a sealing function in the region of the joint of the hollow profile ends opposite the outlet of desiccant can not be guaranteed here.

Es ist auch denkbar, daß die Seitenstege 3 und 4 zu ihren Enden hin verjüngt ausgebildet sind. Eine solche Verjüngung 12 sorgt für eine weitere Materialersparnis in einem Bereich, in dem keine besonderen Festigkeitsanforderungen bestehen.It is also conceivable that the side bars 3 and 4 are tapered towards their ends. Such a taper 12 provides further material savings in an area where there are no particular strength requirements.

Die Verjüngung 12 kann sich dabei auch auf das Bodenteil 2 erstrecken.The taper 12 may also extend to the bottom part 2.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist in den Figuren 5 und 6 dargestellt.A further embodiment of the invention is in the FIGS. 5 and 6 shown.

Der dortige Verbinder 51 weist wiederum einen Verbinderboden 2 und daran anschließende Seitenstege 3 und 4 auf. An den Außenseiten der Seitenstege 3 und 4 sind nach außen ragende Lamellen 56 angeordnet, die entgegen der Einsteckrichtung geneigt sind. Die Lamellen 56 weisen an den Seitenstegen 3 und 4 einen im wesentlichen in Verbinderhochachse ausgerichteten Verlauf auf. An den von den Seitenstegen 3 und 4 wegweisenden Außenkanten ist dagegen ein entgegen der Einsteckrichtung ausgerichteter, von der Verbinderhochachse abweichender schräger Verlauf vorgesehen.The local connector 51 in turn has a connector base 2 and adjoining side bars 3 and 4. On the outer sides of the side webs 3 and 4 outwardly projecting fins 56 are arranged, which are inclined opposite to the insertion direction. The fins 56 have on the side bars 3 and 4 a substantially aligned in connector vertical axis course. On the other hand, facing away from the plug-in direction, deviating from the connector vertical axis oblique course is provided on the side edges of the 3 and 4 pioneering outer edges.

Durch diesen schrägen Verlauf wird die Länge der Außenkanten der Lamellen 56 vergrößert und so die Haftreibung der Lamellen 56 im Abstandhalterhohlprofil vergrößert.By this oblique course, the length of the outer edges of the fins 56 is increased, thus increasing the static friction of the fins 56 in the spacer hollow profile.

Die Hüllkurve der Lamellen 56 weicht jedoch von der Verbinderhochachse höchstens unwesentlich ab.However, the envelope of the fins 56 deviates at most insignificantly from the vertical axis of the connector.

Es ist aber auch denkbar, daß die Lamellen 56 auch in Bezug auf ihre Hüllkurve von der Verbinderhochachse abweichen und sich vom Verbinderboden 2 wegweisend verbreitern, wodurch die Pressung zwischen den Lamellen 56 und dem Verbinderhohlprofil vergößert wird, ohne dieses zu deformieren.However, it is also conceivable that the lamellae 56 also deviate with respect to their envelope from the connector vertical axis and widening away from the connector base 2 pioneering, whereby the pressure between the fins 56 and the connector hollow profile is increased without deforming it.

In den Figuren 5 und 6 erstrecken sich die Lamellen 56 nur über einen Teil der Verbinderhöhe. Es ist aber auch denkbar, daß die Lamellen 56 an das jeweilige Hohlprofil angepasst sind und sich auch über die volle Verbinderhöhe erstrecken können.In the FIGS. 5 and 6 the fins 56 extend only over part of the connector height. But it is also conceivable that the fins 56 are adapted to the respective hollow profile and can extend over the full connector height.

Eine Kombination mit den anderen Ausführungsbeispielen ist ebenfalls denkbar.A combination with the other embodiments is also conceivable.

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  1. Plug connector (1, 51) for connecting cavity sections, particularly spacer cavity sections for double-glazing panes, with outwardly projecting blades (6, 56), which are inclined against insertion direction, and a base part (2), wherein the plug connector (1, 51) is constructed as a straight, angled, polygonal or cruciform connector, characterised in that in the cross-section of the plug connector (1, 51) the ends, which face towards the connector centre, of each two opposite blades (6, 56) describe together with the inner surface of the base part (2) an inner envelope curve and the outer edges of the same opposite blades (6, 56) describe together with the outer surface of the base part (2) an outer envelope curve, wherein the inner envelope curve starting from the base part (2) is formed to widen rectilinearly over the entire height of the blades (6, 56) and wherein the blades of a plurality of these opposite blades (6, 56) are arranged in succession in connector length direction, and that at least one abutment (7) is provided which is capable of limiting the insertion length of the plug connector in a cavity section, wherein the at least one abutment (7) can be arranged between the outwardly projecting blades (6, 56) and can be of resilient construction.
  2. Plug connector (1, 51) according to claim 1, characterised in that one or more longitudinal webs (3, 4) rising from the base part (2) with the blades (6, 56) is or are provided, wherein these longitudinal webs (3, 4) can be formed as side webs with which the blades (6, 56) are directly connected.
  3. Plug connector according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the outer envelope curve has a course oriented substantially perpendicularly to the base part (2).
  4. Plug connector according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the outer envelope curve has a course substantially corresponding with the inner envelope curve.
  5. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a compensating element (8), which can be of resilient construction, is provided in the region of the abutments (7).
  6. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that insertion chamfers (10) arranged to project from the base part (2) in front of the blades are provided at the longitudinal-side ends of the plug connector.
  7. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the longitudinal webs (3, 4) and/or the base part (2) is or are formed to taper towards the longitudinal-side ends.
  8. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that blocking blades preventing throughflow of drying agent between the plug connector (1, 51) and the cavity section and/or through the plug connector (1, 51) are provided.
  9. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one passage (5) is provided in the base part (2).
  10. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the laterally outwardly projecting blades (6, 56) occupy a part or the entire height of the plug connector (1, 51).
  11. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the outer edges of the blades (6, 56) widen outwardly starting from the end facing the connector base (2).
  12. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the blades (6, 56) have at least at the outer edge thereof a course departing from the connector height axis at least in connector longitudinal direction.
  13. Combination of a plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims and a cavity section, particularly a spacer cavity section, characterised in that the contour of the outwardly projecting blades (6, 56) is matched to the inner contour of the cavity section and the blades (6, 56) are capable of being supported thereon.
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