EP2570559B1 - Drainage channel - Google Patents

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EP2570559B1
EP2570559B1 EP11007484.6A EP11007484A EP2570559B1 EP 2570559 B1 EP2570559 B1 EP 2570559B1 EP 11007484 A EP11007484 A EP 11007484A EP 2570559 B1 EP2570559 B1 EP 2570559B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
    • E03F5/04—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps
    • E03F5/0407—Floor drains for indoor use
    • E03F5/0408—Floor drains for indoor use specially adapted for showers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
    • E03F5/04—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps
    • E03F2005/0412—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps with means for adjusting their position with respect to the surrounding surface
    • E03F2005/0413—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps with means for adjusting their position with respect to the surrounding surface for height adjustment

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  • the invention relates to a gutter according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Drainage channels for dewatering are known in the sanitary sector, especially for use in the wet area, such as in shower cubicles.
  • a gutter is embedded in the ground during installation and leveled with screed.
  • a suitable floor covering preferably tiles, arranged around the gutter and applied.
  • the cut to the fitting size tiles are aligned with the cutting edge with a clearance to the upper edge of the gutter and then grouted. It may happen that the tiles get too large, too strong pressed against the wall of the channel, or too much grout material is pressed into the gap between the screed and the gutter, whereby the longitudinal walls of the gutter can be pressed inward.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to improve a gutter of the type mentioned in that the gutter while easy to install, while still running stable and at the same time easy to clean.
  • Coupling means ensure a good grip of the channel frame on the base body as well as a stable support of the channel frame in the permanently installed in the ground body. Since the channel frame is articulated via coupling means on the base body, an interior of the gutter on the opening of the channel frame is easily accessible, so that the gutter can also be easily cleaned.
  • the coupling means have at least one arranged on one side of the channel frame molding and at least one arranged on one side of the base body receptacle for receiving the formation, wherein the coupling means are coupled directly to each other.
  • Such a direct coupling between gutter frame and body facilitates the installation of the gutter frame in the body and directs introduced via the gutter frame forces directly, that is, bypassing any other components, to the base body fixed in the ground.
  • An immediate coupling of the outside wall of the channel frame to the base body also facilitates access to the interior of the channel frame, or the gutter, so that, for example, the cleaning of the channel interior is facilitated.
  • the coupling means can be positively coupled, in particular with a rear grip connection with each other.
  • Positive locking connections facilitate installation, and the stability of the drainage channel can be increased by a rear grip connection in a particularly advantageous manner.
  • the coupling means may have an approximately arrow-like shape.
  • An arrow-like shape is easy to manufacture and is particularly well suited to the realization of a stability-enhancing rear grip.
  • the coupling agent may be present in various forms.
  • the coupling means may preferably be arranged on an outer side of a longitudinally extending wall of the channel frame, and the molding preferably on one side of a longitudinally extending wall of the base body.
  • the molding in the coupled state may be at least partially within the receptacle. So pollution can be avoided and an accurate guidance of the formations are ensured when inserting the channel frame in the body. Even if the formation should not be completely within the receptacle, the coupling can be ensured so that the channel frame is stably connected to the main body.
  • the transverse stiffening device may have an integrated height adjustment device.
  • a height adjustment device By combining a height adjustment device with existing transverse stiffening devices, a space-saving arrangement can be achieved with sufficiently high transverse stiffness of the height-adjustable gutter. An approximation of the height of the gutter frame top to the height of the respective floor covering can minimize or avoid the risk of injury from protruding gutter frame top edges.
  • a threaded bolt of a height adjustment device could extend through at least one coupling means in an approximately vertical direction.
  • the arrangement of threaded bolts within existing coupling means has the advantage that a space-saving design is possible without affecting the stability of the gutter. Due to the vertical extent of a threaded bolt, this remains well accessible from above even after the insertion of the channel frame in the body, so that the height of the channel frame during installation of the gutter can be easily adjusted.
  • the shape is in the coupled state in the entire height adjustment at least partially within the recording and is performed continuously during a caravannverstellvorgangs in the recording.
  • the leadership of the formation within the receptacle prevents tilting of the coupling means during a vicenverstellvorgangs.
  • the coupling of channel frame and base body over the entire height adjustment can be safely maintained.
  • the formations may have at least one stiffening element which extends upwardly in an approximately vertical direction and is connected to the outer wall of the channel frame.
  • stiffening element which extends upwardly in an approximately vertical direction and is connected to the outer wall of the channel frame.
  • the channel frame may have carrier elements for a channel insert on its inner side opposite a coupling means, in particular a molding, wherein an end face of a carrier element may face the respectively opposite inner side of the channel frame.
  • a channel insert serves to cover an opening of the channel frame. Danger of injury can be minimized thereby.
  • the channel insert also allows the entry of the waste water into the gutter at the same time as it does not completely close it.
  • the channel insert for example, with interruptions, or cutouts as a grate or a grid executed. It would also be conceivable to have a continuous design without interruptions. In this case, at least one side of the gutter insert may face towards an inside of the gutter, i.
  • the channel insert can be received by support elements of the channel frame and supported by these or supported.
  • This can additionally increase the stability of the channel, for example when entering the channel insert, and can enable a simple insertion or removal of the channel insert in order to ensure improved access to the channel interior, for example for cleaning purposes.
  • the cleaning of the channel can also be facilitated by the fact that the support elements may have an end-side end, which may be facing an opposite inner side of the channel frame, that is, the support elements do not necessarily extend over the entire length or width of the channel interior.
  • the support elements may have a support surface on which bearing structure elements formed on outer sides of a channel insert can be supported.
  • bearing structure elements can rest positively on the carrier elements or engage with them.
  • Such storage can distribute loads, for example by entering the channel insert, in a particularly advantageous manner between the channel insert and the channel frame, since the wall of the channel frame and the channel insert only partially at the bearing points
  • the storage can also be easily reinforced in a suitable and known manner.
  • Particularly suitable are bearing structure elements which have a complementary structure to the carrier elements.
  • the channel insert can be embodied as a turning insert rotatable about its longitudinal or transverse axis, wherein the carrier elements and the bearing structure elements mounted thereon are arranged on the channel frame or on the channel insert such that both in a first and in a turned second mounting position of the channel insert the respective upper edges of the channel insert largely flush with the upper edges of the channel frame.
  • the gutter insert intended for covering the gutter can thus each have a different surface on each side, which can be used by simply turning the gutter insert.
  • the channel insert can have different heights on each side.
  • the groove insert provided as a turning insert can form on its one side a cavity into which a floor covering, preferably tiles, can be inserted.
  • the alignment of the edges facilitates the cleaning of the channel insert when installed and the risk of injury from protruding edges can be minimized.
  • the bearing surfaces of a arranged on an outer side of the groove insert bearing structure element can be spaced to the same extent to an upper edge, as to a lower edge of the respective outer side of a channel insert.
  • the installation of the channel insert designed as a turning insert can be simplified as a result, since its two mounting positions can use one and the same carrier elements for supporting the bearing structural elements.
  • gutter 1 An embodiment of the gutter 1 according to the invention is described below by way of example with reference to a linear operation. Prominable areas of application are bath and shower processes, especially in barrier-free wet areas, but also terrace or general floor drains.
  • gutter 1 has a base body 2 and a gutter frame 3, which is shown vertically spaced above the base body 2 in the exploded view.
  • the base body 2 is fixed in a bottom, not shown, and has an opening 35 into which the channel frame 3 can be inserted from above.
  • Both the base body 2 and the channel frame 3 have an elongated shape.
  • the sides of the gutter 1 along a line A-B are referred to as long sides, and the sides orthogonal along a line C-D are referred to as lateral sides.
  • the main body 2 has an approximately trough-like shape and has a collecting channel 5 formed in the interior.
  • the collecting trough 5 has a slope in the direction of its center.
  • a drain opening 36 in the bottom of the gutter 1, to which a drain pipe 6 is attached from below.
  • the drain pipe 6 is usually connected to a non-illustrated drain or channel system.
  • the main body 2 also has a collar 7, which is formed on the top of the main body 2 completely encircling and extending flange outward.
  • the base body 2 formed on the longitudinal sides 45 Receivers 11, which extend from an underside of the base body 2 vertically upwards and at least partially break through the collar 7.
  • the channel frame 3 has on its longitudinal sides 46 formations 12, which have an approximately arrow-like shape in the horizontal cross section and extend outwardly outstanding.
  • the formed in the base body 2, approximately triangular receptacles 11 have a complementary to the formations 12 shape.
  • the formations 12 are positively within the correspondingly arranged in the channel frame 3 shots 11th
  • the receptacles 11 and the formations 12 together form coupling means 10, which in turn are part of a transverse stiffening device 4.
  • a detailed description of the transverse stiffening device 4 or the coupling means 10 will be made later with reference to FIGS Figures 3 and 4 ,
  • the formations 12 have holes 37.
  • the bores 37 extend completely in approximately vertical direction through the formations 12, in the same direction as the vertical insertion direction of the formations 12 in the receptacles 11.
  • Threaded bolt 19 and bore 37 are part of a height adjustment device 8, which later with reference to FIG. 4 is explained in more detail.
  • FIG. 1 a channel insert 47, which is inserted into an upper opening of the channel frame 3.
  • the channel insert 47 may be made of metal or plastic, for example.
  • the longitudinal and transverse sides of the channel insert 47 are spaced in its inserted state to the longitudinal 46 and transverse sides 48 of the channel frame 3.
  • the channel insert 47 is designed as a kind of rust with upwardly located openings for the entry of the wastewater.
  • a gap 50 between channel insert 47 and channel frame inner wall 51 would not be absolutely necessary, so that the channel insert 47 could be flush with the inner wall 51 of the channel frame 3.
  • drainage channel 1 shows an enlarged view of the coupling means 10 as part of the transverse stiffening device 4.
  • the main body 2 has an inner wall 15 and an outer wall 16, wherein both walls 15, 16 are connected to each other via the collar 7.
  • the outer wall 16 extends completely along the longitudinal 45 and transverse sides 49 of the main body 2.
  • the base body 2 although an inner wall 15 has an outer wall 16 but only at the level of recordings 11 is formed.
  • the base body 2 may have only one of the two walls 15 or 16, which forms the receptacle 11 integrally.
  • the receptacle 11 has an approximately triangular shape, which is complementary to the formations 12.
  • the inner wall 15 also has a recess 30 each at the level of the receptacles 11.
  • the recess 30 has a rectangular shape, the bottom 31 extends to just before the collecting channel 5.
  • the recess 30 has a smaller width a than the widest point of the receptacle 11, the parts of the inner wall 15 extending from the longitudinal sides 38 of the recess 30 form coupling walls 28 on the side facing a formation 11.
  • the attached to the longitudinal side of the channel frame 3 formations 12 have an approximately arrow-shaped shape, the arrowhead 13 is directed to the outside.
  • the arrowhead 54 has an approximately triangular shape with rounded corners. Viewed from the arrowhead 13, the two side surfaces 53 of the triangular arrowhead 54 extend at an angle to the outer channel frame wall 52. Compared to the arrowhead 13, comparable to the base of a triangle, coupling surfaces 14 extend parallel to the outer channel frame wall 52. The coupling surfaces 14 are complementary to the coupling walls 28 of the recordings 11th
  • the formations 12 furthermore have a web 29.
  • the web 29 extends from a part of the coupling surfaces 14 in the direction of the outer wall 52 and connects the arrowhead 54 with the outer wall 52 of the channel frame 3.
  • the length of the web 29, measured in the transverse direction (CD) defines a distance between the arrowhead 54 and outer wall 52nd
  • the width of the web 29, measured in the longitudinal direction (AB) of the gutter 1 always smaller than the entire width of the coupling surfaces 14.
  • the web 29 forms a groove-like gap 55 between the coupling surfaces 14 and the outer wall 52nd
  • the width of the web 29 is slightly smaller than the width a of the recess 30.
  • the web 29 is thus guided in the recess 30 and extending from the longitudinal sides 38 of the recess 30 parts of the inner wall 15th engage in the groove-like gap 55 a.
  • the coupling surfaces 14 of the formations 12 abut against the coupling walls 28 of the receptacles 11.
  • the molding 11 also extends from the bottom 31 of the recess 30, a web contact surface 18 in the vertical direction downwards.
  • the web contact surface 18 is complementary to a web 17, which extends from a formation 12 in the vertical direction downwards.
  • the mutually complementary parts namely the molding 12 and the receptacle 11 together form the coupling means 10.
  • the coupling means 10 may additionally webs 17 and web contact surfaces 18 have.
  • Coupling means 10 could also have only the illustrated webs 17 and web contact surfaces 18.
  • the coupling means 10 in turn are part of the transverse stiffening device 4 and can in principle also be present on the transverse sides of the gutter 1.
  • the transverse reinforcement device 4 may have stiffening elements 20 in addition to the coupling means 10.
  • stiffening elements 20 are two ribs which extend from the web 29 of the formation 12 in an approximately vertical direction upwards, that is in the direction of the trough frame top edge 9, and are connected to the outer wall 52 of the trough frame 3.
  • the gutter insert 47 is shown enlarged.
  • the inner sides 51 of the channel frame 3 have carrier elements 24 on which the channel insert 47 rests.
  • Such a carrier element 24 is designed as a step or a paragraph.
  • a carrier element 24 is located on the one coupling means
  • a carrier element 24 may also extend as a kind of projection completely along the entire longitudinal 46 or transverse side 48 of the channel frame inner wall 51.
  • the channel insert 47 can rest with its lower 33 or upper edge 34 directly on a carrier element 24.
  • the channel insert 47 has bearing structure elements 25 on its outer sides, which are supported on the carrier elements 24 of the channel frame 3.
  • the bearing structure elements 25 are in the Figures 3 and 4 exemplified as a protruding circular cylinder.
  • the carrier elements 24 have on their upper side a concave indentation which corresponds approximately to the diameter of a bearing structure element 25 designed as a circular cylinder.
  • a bearing structure element 25 designed as a circular cylinder.
  • the geometric shape of the bearing structure elements 25 and the carrier elements 24 is not limited to circular cylinders.
  • the support elements 24 also have a downward, that is directed in the direction of the gutter 5 nose 26.
  • the directed towards an opposite inner wall 51 of the channel frame 3 side 27 of the nose 26 forms an additional contact surface between the support member 24 and an outer side wall of the channel insert 47th
  • the channel insert 47 is designed in the figures as a turning insert.
  • the channel insert 47 preferably has a U-shape in its cross section.
  • a first installation position in which the U-shaped channel insert 47, as in the Figures 3 and 4 shown, with its opening facing downwards, that is to say in the direction of collecting channel 5, the rear side of the channel insert 47 is exposed visibly upwards.
  • a second, not shown, inverted mounting position shows the opening of the cross-sectionally U-shaped channel insert 47 upwards.
  • the respectively upper edges 33, 34 are aligned with the trough frame upper edges 9.
  • the bearing structure elements 25 are arranged on the outer sides of the channel insert 47 such that the bearing surfaces of a bearing structure element 25 to the same extent to a bottom 33, 34 as an upper edge 33, 34 (reference numerals depending on installation position) of the channel insert 47 are spaced. Using the example of the circular cylindrical shape of the bearing structure elements 25, this would mean that they are formed centrally on the outer sides of the channel insert 47.
  • 47 different bearing structure elements 25 are formed on the outer sides of the channel insert 47 and correspondingly different support elements 24 on the inner sides 51 of the channel frame 3 for each of the two installation positions of the channel insert.
  • the respective elements can differ from one another both in their shape and in their position on the channel frame 3 or the channel insert 47.
  • Depending on this positioning of the carrier 24 or the bearing structure elements 25 may also be a position difference between the edges 33, 34 of the channel insert 47 and the trough frame top edge 9, that is, the edges 33, 34 would not, as shown, with the trough frame top edges aligned.
  • FIG. 4 shows the gutter 1 in an installed state, that is, with inserted into the base body 2 channel frame 3.
  • the illustrated sectional image corresponds to a view in the arrow direction along the section line IV-IV FIG. 2 , It can be seen that the coupling means 10 are in a coupled state, that is, the formations 12 are located within the receptacles 11 and the webs 17 are in contact with the web contact surfaces 18th
  • the transverse stiffening device 4 in FIG. 4 has an integrated height adjustment device 8. With the help of the height adjustment device 8, the entire channel frame 3 within the body 2 between a in FIG. 2 shown lower starting position and a in FIG. 5 shown completely height-adjusted position can be varied.
  • the height adjustment device 8 essentially has a threaded bolt 19 and a bore 37 present within a recess 12 and a recess 32 formed within the receptacle 11, on which the end face 23 of the threaded bolt 19 is supported.
  • each coupling means 10 has a threaded bolt 19.
  • the threaded bolts 19 can in principle also be present on fewer coupling means 10.
  • the threaded bolt 19 has an external thread 21 with a defined pitch. Within the bore 37 is a complementary internal thread 22, that is, both threads 21, 22 have the same pitch.
  • the threaded bolt 19 is in FIG. 4 shown in a screwed position, wherein it extends in approximately vertical direction through the formation 12.
  • FIG. 4 shows a non-height-adjusted position of the gutter 1 in a lower end position.
  • the bottom 31 of the recess 30 is a stop for the formation 12, that is, the channel frame 3 is inter alia at this point on the base body 2.
  • flanks 39 of the channel frame 3 limit a lower end position of the channel frame 3 by being supported on the collecting channel 5.
  • a lower side 40 of a formation 12 can come into contact with a bearing surface 41 of the recess 11 and thus define a lower stop.
  • the threaded bolt 19 is in FIG. 4 completely screwed in a lower end position of the gutter 1 shown.
  • the end face 23 of the threaded bolt 19 rests on the recess 32 and the head 42 of the threaded bolt 19 is flush with the opening of the receptacle 11 from.
  • the threaded bolt 19, or its head 42 can also be countersunk within the receptacle 11. The same applies to one, in FIG. 5 illustrated, but not shown in cross section, upper end position of the gutter. 1
  • the formation 12 In the upper end position, the formation 12, compared to the in FIG. 4 shown lower end position, offset in the vertical direction upwards.
  • the upper end position is limited by a portion of the threaded bolt head 42 and the formation 12. More specifically, this engages in the threaded bolt head 42 trained paragraph 43 in the recess 12 formed in the groove 44 and comes with this to the stop, so that another upward directed translational movement is inhibited.
  • the base body 2 When installing the gutter 1, the base body 2 is first admitted to the upper edge, or up to the collar 7, in a screed, not shown, and leveled. As soon as the basic body 2 is firmly fixed in the ground, the channel frame 3 becomes introduced from above into the base body 2. Then the floor covering can be applied.
  • tiles are conveniently laid, but other floor coverings such as (natural) stone, linoleum, PVC or the like can be used.
  • the flooring is applied, at least partially, on the collar 7.
  • the top of the floor covering should be after self-leveling with the top edge 9 of the channel frame 3.
  • the height of the channel frame 3 relative to the firmly fixed in the ground body 2 using the height adjustment 8 stepless between a in FIG. 2 shown lower position and one in FIG. 5 shown upper position can be varied.
  • the threaded bolts 19 are rotated, for example, with a screwdriver. Since the end faces 23 of the threaded bolt 19 are supported on the recesses 32, the rotation of the threaded bolt 19 causes the protrusions 12 are raised and, accordingly, moves the entire, associated gutter frame 3 relative to the base body 2 upwards.
  • the height adjustment device 8 is designed so that the formation 12 is guided over the entire height adjustment at least partially within the receptacle 11.
  • the coupling means 10 of the transverse stiffening device 4 effectively counteract such inward transverse deformations of the channel frame 3.
  • the forces leading to a transverse deformation are transmitted from the channel frame 3, via the stiffening elements 20, to the molding 12.
  • the arrow-like shape of the coupling means 10 shown in the figures is of particular advantage, since in this way over the coupling surfaces 14 of the formations 12 and the complementary coupling walls 28 of the receptacles 11, a rear grip is formed.
  • the channel frame 3 can be supported in the base body 2 that can be firmly fixed in the ground, since the coupling walls 28 apply a force opposing the transverse deformation forces. Since the coupling means 10 are directly coupled to one another, ie without further components arranged therebetween, a good coupling between the channel frame 3 and the base body 2 can be ensured.
  • the carrier elements 24 formed on the inner side 51 of the channel frame 3 have the same distance from one another in the longitudinal direction or to the transverse sides 48 as the formations 12 attached to the outer sides 52 of the channel frame 3
  • Carrier element 24 on the inner side 51 is in each case opposite a molding 12 on the outer side 52.
  • the forces can be transmitted in a particularly advantageous manner from the carrier elements 24, via the stiffening elements 20, to the shaping 12.
  • the best possible transverse reinforcement of the channel frame walls can be ensured.
  • the coupling means 10 of the transverse reinforcement device 4 are each arranged on the outside of the longitudinal sides of the channel frame 3 or of the base body 2, the interior of the drainage channel 1 remains easily accessible in the region of the collecting channel 5.
  • the gutter 1 can be well cleaned in the longitudinal direction, for example with a rubber lip, a scraper, a doctor blade or the like.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Ablaufrinne gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a gutter according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ablaufrinnen zum Entwässern sind aus dem Sanitärbereich bekannt, insbesondere für den Einsatz im Nassbereich, wie zum Beispiel in Duschkabinen. Eine solche Ablaufrinne wird bei ihrer Installation in den Boden eingelassen und mit dem Estrich nivelliert. Anschließend wird ein geeigneter Bodenbelag, vorzugsweise Fliesen, um die Ablaufrinne herum angeordnet und aufgebracht. Durch die auf der Oberseite der Ablaufrinne freibleibende Öffnung kann dann das Abwasser in die Ablaufrinne eintreten.Drainage channels for dewatering are known in the sanitary sector, especially for use in the wet area, such as in shower cubicles. Such a gutter is embedded in the ground during installation and leveled with screed. Subsequently, a suitable floor covering, preferably tiles, arranged around the gutter and applied. By leaving the top of the gutter freibleibende opening then the wastewater can enter the gutter.

Zum Verfliesen der Ablaufrinne werden die auf das Einpassmaß zugeschnittenen Fliesen mit deren Schnittkante mit einem lichten Abstand zu dem oberen Rinnenrand hin ausgerichtet und anschließend verfugt. Dabei kann es vorkommen, dass die Fliesen zu groß geraten, zu stark an die Wandung der Rinne gedrückt werden, oder zu viel Fugenmaterial in den Spalt zwischen dem Estrich und der Rinne gepresst wird, wodurch die längsseitigen Wandungen der Ablaufrinne nach innen gedrückt werden können.For tiling the gutter, the cut to the fitting size tiles are aligned with the cutting edge with a clearance to the upper edge of the gutter and then grouted. It may happen that the tiles get too large, too strong pressed against the wall of the channel, or too much grout material is pressed into the gap between the screed and the gutter, whereby the longitudinal walls of the gutter can be pressed inward.

Aus der EP 1 961 879 B1 ist ein Ablauf der eingangs genannten Gattung bekannt, der neben einer Höhenverstellung auch Querversteifungen gegen ein Verformen der Wandungen besitzt. Ein in eine Öffnung der Sammelrinne einbringbarer Rinnenrahmen weist hierfür über seine gesamte Länge mehrere Querträgerelemente auf. Diese erstrecken sich in durchgehender Form von einer Innenseite einer Rinnenrahmenwandung zu einer Innenseite der gegenüberliegenden Rinnenrahmenwandung. Somit sind die Wandungen gegeneinander abgestützt, wobei jedoch ein durchgehendes Reinigen der Sammelrinne erschwert wird.From the EP 1 961 879 B1 is a sequence of the aforementioned type is known, which also has transverse stiffening against deformation of the walls in addition to a height adjustment. An insertable into an opening of the collecting channel channel frame has for this over its entire length a plurality of cross member elements. These extend in a continuous form from an inner side of a channel frame wall to an inner side of the opposite channel frame wall. Thus, the walls are supported against each other, but a continuous cleaning of the collecting trough is difficult.

Die außerdem in der EP 1 961 879 B1 vorgeschlagene Höhenverstellung bedient sich separater Drehelemente, welche zum Einbau des Ablaufs zwischen der Sammelrinne und dem Rinnenrahmen angeordnet werden. Die separaten Drehelemente sorgen für eine einfache Justierung der Höhe, jedoch gestaltet sich der Zusammenbau durch die zusätzlich einzubringenden Drehelemente komplex und diese wirken sich zudem ungünstig auf die Stabilität der Verbindung zwischen Sammelrinne und Rinnenrahmen aus.In addition, in the EP 1 961 879 B1 proposed height adjustment uses separate rotary elements, which are arranged for installation of the drain between the collecting channel and the channel frame. The separate rotating elements provide for easy adjustment of the height, however, the assembly designed by the additionally introduced rotary elements complex and this also have an unfavorable effect on the stability of the connection between the collecting channel and gutter frame.

Weitere Abläufe der eingangs genannten Gattung sind bekannt aus der WO 94/04758 A1 , die der Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1 zeigt, oder der US 2011/203979 A1 .Other processes of the type mentioned are known from the WO 94/04758 A1 showing the preamble of claim 1, or the US 2011/203979 A1 ,

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Ablaufrinne der eingangs genannten Gattung dahingehend zu verbessern, dass die Ablaufrinne zwar einfach einbaubar, dabei aber dennoch stabil ausgeführt und gleichzeitig leicht zu reinigen ist.The invention is therefore based on the object to improve a gutter of the type mentioned in that the gutter while easy to install, while still running stable and at the same time easy to clean.

Die gestellte Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Ablaufrinne mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The stated object is achieved by a gutter with the features of claim 1.

Dabei sorgen Koppelmittel für einen guten Halt des Rinnenrahmens am Grundkörper sowie für eine stabile Abstützung des Rinnenrahmens in dem fest im Boden eingebauten Grundkörper. Da der Rinnenrahmen über Koppelmittel an dem Grundkörper angelenkt ist, wird ein Inneres der Ablaufrinne über die Öffnung des Rinnenrahmens gut zugänglich, so dass die Ablaufrinne zudem leicht gereinigt werden kann. Die Koppelmittel weisen mindestens eine an einer Seite des Rinnenrahmens angeordnete Ausformung und mindestens eine an einer Seite des Grundkörpers angeordnete Aufnahme zum Aufnehmen der Ausformung auf, wobei die Koppelmittel unmittelbar aneinander gekoppelt sind. Eine derartige unmittelbare Kopplung zwischen Rinnenrahmen und Grundkörper erleichtert den Einbau des Rinnenrahmens in den Grundkörper und leitet über den Rinnenrahmen eingebrachte Kräfte direkt, das heißt unter Umgehung jedweder weiteren Bauteile, an den im Boden fixierten Grundkörper ab. Eine unmittelbare Kopplung der außenseitigen Wandung des Rinnenrahmens an den Grundkörper erleichtert zudem den Zugang zum Inneren des Rinnenrahmens, beziehungsweise der Ablaufrinne, so dass beispielsweise das Reinigen des Rinneninnenraums erleichtert wird.Coupling means ensure a good grip of the channel frame on the base body as well as a stable support of the channel frame in the permanently installed in the ground body. Since the channel frame is articulated via coupling means on the base body, an interior of the gutter on the opening of the channel frame is easily accessible, so that the gutter can also be easily cleaned. The coupling means have at least one arranged on one side of the channel frame molding and at least one arranged on one side of the base body receptacle for receiving the formation, wherein the coupling means are coupled directly to each other. Such a direct coupling between gutter frame and body facilitates the installation of the gutter frame in the body and directs introduced via the gutter frame forces directly, that is, bypassing any other components, to the base body fixed in the ground. An immediate coupling of the outside wall of the channel frame to the base body also facilitates access to the interior of the channel frame, or the gutter, so that, for example, the cleaning of the channel interior is facilitated.

Wahlweise können die Koppelmittel formschlüssig, insbesondere mit einer Hintergriffverbindung, miteinander gekoppelt sein. Formschlussverbindungen erleichtern den Einbau, und die Stabilität der Ablaufrinne kann durch eine Hintergriffverbindung in besonders vorteilhafter Weise erhöht werden.Optionally, the coupling means can be positively coupled, in particular with a rear grip connection with each other. Positive locking connections facilitate installation, and the stability of the drainage channel can be increased by a rear grip connection in a particularly advantageous manner.

Die Koppelmittel können dabei eine etwa pfeilähnliche Form aufweisen. Eine pfeilähnliche Form ist einfach herzustellen und eignet sich besonders gut zur Realisierung eines stabilitätserhöhenden Hintergriffs.The coupling means may have an approximately arrow-like shape. An arrow-like shape is easy to manufacture and is particularly well suited to the realization of a stability-enhancing rear grip.

Die Koppelmittel können in verschiedenen Ausprägungen vorhanden sein. Beispielsweise können die Koppelmittel bevorzugter Weise an einer Außenseite einer sich in Längsrichtung erstreckenden Wandung des Rinnenrahmens, und die Ausformung bevorzugter Weise an einer Seite einer sich in Längsrichtung erstreckenden Wandung des Grundkörpers angeordnet sein. Wahlweise kann sich die Ausformung im gekoppelten Zustand zumindest teilweise innerhalb der Aufnahme befinden. So können Verschmutzungen vermieden und eine genaue Führung der Ausformungen beim Einsetzen des Rinnenrahmens in den Grundkörper gewährleistet werden. Selbst wenn sich die Ausformung nicht vollständig innerhalb der Aufnahme befinden sollte, kann die Kopplung gewährleistet werden, so dass der Rinnenrahmen stabil mit dem Grundkörper verbunden ist.The coupling agent may be present in various forms. For example, the coupling means may preferably be arranged on an outer side of a longitudinally extending wall of the channel frame, and the molding preferably on one side of a longitudinally extending wall of the base body. Optionally, the molding in the coupled state may be at least partially within the receptacle. So pollution can be avoided and an accurate guidance of the formations are ensured when inserting the channel frame in the body. Even if the formation should not be completely within the receptacle, the coupling can be ensured so that the channel frame is stably connected to the main body.

In einer möglichen Ausgestaltung der Erfindung kann die Querversteifungseinrichtung eine integrierte Höhenverstelleinrichtung aufweisen. Durch die Kombination einer Höhenverstelleinrichtung mit bereits vorhandenen Querversteifungseinrichtungen kann eine platzsparende Anordnung bei gleichzeitig ausreichend hoher Quersteifigkeit der höhenverstellbaren Ablaufrinne erreicht werden. Eine Angleichung der Höhe der Rinnenrahmenoberkante an die Höhe des jeweiligen Bodenbelages kann Verletzungsrisiken durch überstehende Rinnenrahmenoberkanten minimieren bzw. vermeiden.In one possible embodiment of the invention, the transverse stiffening device may have an integrated height adjustment device. By combining a height adjustment device with existing transverse stiffening devices, a space-saving arrangement can be achieved with sufficiently high transverse stiffness of the height-adjustable gutter. An approximation of the height of the gutter frame top to the height of the respective floor covering can minimize or avoid the risk of injury from protruding gutter frame top edges.

Beispielsweise könnte sich ein Gewindebolzen einer Höhenverstelleinrichtung durch mindestens ein Koppelmittel in etwa vertikaler Richtung erstrecken. Die Anordnung von Gewindebolzen innerhalb bereits vorhandener Koppelmittel bietet den Vorteil, dass eine platzsparende Konstruktion möglich ist, ohne die Stabilität der Ablaufrinne zu beeinträchtigen. Aufgrund der vertikalen Erstreckung eines Gewindebolzens bleibt dieser selbst nach dem Einsetzen des Rinnenrahmens in den Grundkörper gut von oben zugänglich, so dass die Höhe des Rinnenrahmens während des Einbaus der Ablaufrinne einfach justiert werden kann.For example, a threaded bolt of a height adjustment device could extend through at least one coupling means in an approximately vertical direction. The arrangement of threaded bolts within existing coupling means has the advantage that a space-saving design is possible without affecting the stability of the gutter. Due to the vertical extent of a threaded bolt, this remains well accessible from above even after the insertion of the channel frame in the body, so that the height of the channel frame during installation of the gutter can be easily adjusted.

Es ist denkbar, dass sich die Ausformung in gekoppeltem Zustand im gesamten Höhenverstellbereich zumindest teilweise innerhalb der Aufnahme befindet und während eines Höhenverstellvorgangs kontinuierlich in der Aufnahme geführt ist. Die Führung der Ausformung innerhalb der Aufnahme verhindert ein Verkanten der Koppelmittel während eines Höhenverstellvorgangs. Gleichzeitig kann die Kopplung von Rinnenrahmen und Grundkörper über den gesamten Höhenverstellbereich sicher beibehalten werden.It is conceivable that the shape is in the coupled state in the entire height adjustment at least partially within the recording and is performed continuously during a Höhenverstellvorgangs in the recording. The leadership of the formation within the receptacle prevents tilting of the coupling means during a Höhenverstellvorgangs. At the same time, the coupling of channel frame and base body over the entire height adjustment can be safely maintained.

Wahlweise können die Ausformungen wenigstens ein sich in etwa vertikaler Richtung nach oben hin erstreckendes und mit der Außenwandung des Rinnenrahmens verbundenes Versteifungselement aufweisen. Bei Belastungen der Rinnenrahmenwandung, z.B. beim Verfliesen oder beim Betreten der Ablaufrinne, übertragen die Versteifungselemente die eingebrachten Kräfte gerichtet auf die Koppelelemente. Die Wandung des Rinnenrahmens kann durch derartige Versteifungselemente zusätzlich gegen ein nach innen gerichtetes Verformen beim Einbau oder im eingebauten Zustand gesichert werden.Optionally, the formations may have at least one stiffening element which extends upwardly in an approximately vertical direction and is connected to the outer wall of the channel frame. When loading the gutter frame wall, eg when tiling or when entering the gutter, transfer the stiffening elements the introduced forces directed to the coupling elements. The wall of the channel frame can be additionally secured by such stiffening elements against inward deformation during installation or when installed.

Des Weiteren wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Rinnenrahmen auf seiner einem Koppelmittel, insbesondere einer Ausformung gegenüberliegenden Innenseite Trägerelemente für einen Rinneneinsatz aufweisen kann, wobei ein stirnseitiges Ende eines Trägerelements der jeweils gegenüberliegenden Innenseite des Rinnenrahmens zugewandt sein kann. Ein Rinneneinsatz dient zur Abdeckung einer Öffnung des Rinnenrahmens. Verletzungsgefahren können hierdurch minimiert werden. Der Rinneneinsatz lässt gleichzeitig jedoch auch den Eintritt des Abwassers in die Ablaufrinne zu, da er diese nicht vollständig verschließt. Zu diesem Zweck kann der Rinneneinsatz beispielsweise mit Unterbrechungen, bzw. Ausschnitten als ein Rost oder ein Gitter ausgeführt sein. Denkbar wäre auch eine durchgehend geformte Ausgestaltung ohne Unterbrechungen. In diesem Fall kann mindestens eine Seite des Rinneneinsatzes zu einer Innenseite der Ablaufrinne, d.h. zu einer Rinnenrahmeninnenwandung beabstandet sein, woraus ein Einlaufspalt für das Abwasser resultiert. Vorteilhafter Weise kann der Rinneneinsatz von Trägerelementen des Rinnenrahmens aufgenommen und von diesen gelagert, bzw. abgestützt werden. Dies kann zusätzlich die Stabilität der Rinne, beispielsweise bei Betreten des Rinneneinsatzes, erhöhen und kann ein einfaches Einlegen bzw. Herausnehmen des Rinneneinsatzes ermöglichen, um einen verbesserten Zugang zum Rinneninnenraum, beispielsweise zu Reinigungszwecken, zu gewährleisten. Die Reinigung der Rinne kann zudem dadurch erleichtert werden, dass die Trägerelemente ein stirnseitiges Ende aufweisen können, welches einer gegenüberliegenden Innenseite des Rinnenrahmens zugewandt sein kann, das heißt, die Trägerelemente müssen sich nicht zwangsläufig über die gesamte Länge bzw. Breite des Rinneninnenraums erstrecken.Furthermore, it is proposed that the channel frame may have carrier elements for a channel insert on its inner side opposite a coupling means, in particular a molding, wherein an end face of a carrier element may face the respectively opposite inner side of the channel frame. A channel insert serves to cover an opening of the channel frame. Danger of injury can be minimized thereby. However, the channel insert also allows the entry of the waste water into the gutter at the same time as it does not completely close it. For this purpose, the channel insert, for example, with interruptions, or cutouts as a grate or a grid executed. It would also be conceivable to have a continuous design without interruptions. In this case, at least one side of the gutter insert may face towards an inside of the gutter, i. be spaced to a gutter frame inner wall, resulting in an inlet gap for the wastewater. Advantageously, the channel insert can be received by support elements of the channel frame and supported by these or supported. This can additionally increase the stability of the channel, for example when entering the channel insert, and can enable a simple insertion or removal of the channel insert in order to ensure improved access to the channel interior, for example for cleaning purposes. The cleaning of the channel can also be facilitated by the fact that the support elements may have an end-side end, which may be facing an opposite inner side of the channel frame, that is, the support elements do not necessarily extend over the entire length or width of the channel interior.

Günstigerweise können die Trägerelemente eine Auflagefläche aufweisen, auf der sich an Außenseiten eines Rinneneinsatzes ausgeformte Lagerstrukturelemente abstützen können. Lagerstrukturelemente können beispielsweise formschlüssig auf den Trägerelementen aufliegen beziehungsweise mit diesen in Eingriff gelangen. Eine derartige Lagerung kann Belastungen, beispielsweise durch Betreten des Rinneneinsatzes, in besonders vorteilhafter Weise zwischen dem Rinneneinsatz und dem Rinnenrahmen verteilen, da die Wandung des Rinnenrahmens sowie der Rinneneinsatz nur partiell an den Lagerstellen belastet werden, wobei die Lagerung zudem einfach in geeigneter und bekannter Weise verstärkt werden kann. Besonders geeignet sind Lagerstrukturelemente, welche eine zu den Trägerelementen komplementäre Struktur aufweisen.Conveniently, the support elements may have a support surface on which bearing structure elements formed on outer sides of a channel insert can be supported. For example, bearing structure elements can rest positively on the carrier elements or engage with them. Such storage can distribute loads, for example by entering the channel insert, in a particularly advantageous manner between the channel insert and the channel frame, since the wall of the channel frame and the channel insert only partially at the bearing points In addition, the storage can also be easily reinforced in a suitable and known manner. Particularly suitable are bearing structure elements which have a complementary structure to the carrier elements.

Des Weiteren wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Rinneneinsatz als ein um dessen Längs- bzw. Querachse drehbarer Wendeeinsatz ausgeführt sein kann, wobei die Trägerelemente sowie die darauf gelagerten Lagerstrukturelemente derart an dem Rinnenrahmen beziehungsweise an dem Rinneneinsatz angeordnet sind, dass sowohl in einer ersten als auch in einer gewendeten zweiten Einbaulage des Rinneneinsatzes die jeweils obenliegenden Kanten des Rinneneinsatzes weitestgehend plan mit den Oberkanten des Rinnenrahmens fluchten. Der zur Abdeckung der Ablaufrinne gedachte Rinneneinsatz kann somit auf jeder Seite jeweils eine unterschiedliche Oberfläche aufweisen, welche durch einfaches Wenden des Rinneneinsatzes genutzt werden kann. Außerdem ist es denkbar, dass der Rinneneinsatz auf jeder Seite unterschiedliche Höhen aufweisen kann. Gegebenenfalls kann der als Wendeeinsatz vorgesehene Rinneneinsatz auf dessen einen Seite eine Kavität bilden, in welche ein Bodenbelag, vorzugsweise Fliesen, eingelegt werden kann. Zudem erleichtert das Fluchten der Kanten das Reinigen des Rinneneinsatzes im eingebauten Zustand und Verletzungsgefahren durch überstehende Kanten können minimiert werden.Furthermore, it is proposed that the channel insert can be embodied as a turning insert rotatable about its longitudinal or transverse axis, wherein the carrier elements and the bearing structure elements mounted thereon are arranged on the channel frame or on the channel insert such that both in a first and in a turned second mounting position of the channel insert the respective upper edges of the channel insert largely flush with the upper edges of the channel frame. The gutter insert intended for covering the gutter can thus each have a different surface on each side, which can be used by simply turning the gutter insert. In addition, it is conceivable that the channel insert can have different heights on each side. If appropriate, the groove insert provided as a turning insert can form on its one side a cavity into which a floor covering, preferably tiles, can be inserted. In addition, the alignment of the edges facilitates the cleaning of the channel insert when installed and the risk of injury from protruding edges can be minimized.

Es ist außerdem denkbar, dass die Auflageflächen eines an einer Außenseite des Rinneneinsatzes angeordneten Lagerstrukturelements in gleichem Maße zu einer Oberkante, wie zu einer Unterkante der jeweiligen Außenseite eines Rinneneinsatzes beabstandet sein können. Der Einbau des als Wendeeinsatz ausgeführten Rinneneinsatzes kann hierdurch vereinfacht werden, da für dessen beide Einbaulagen ein- und dieselben Trägerelemente zur Abstützung der Lagerstrukturelemente verwendet werden können.It is also conceivable that the bearing surfaces of a arranged on an outer side of the groove insert bearing structure element can be spaced to the same extent to an upper edge, as to a lower edge of the respective outer side of a channel insert. The installation of the channel insert designed as a turning insert can be simplified as a result, since its two mounting positions can use one and the same carrier elements for supporting the bearing structural elements.

Eine mögliche Ausführungsform der Erfindung wird anhand der Zeichnung erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine Explosionszeichnung einer erfindungsgemäßen Ablaufrinne,
Figur 2
eine Perspektivansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Ablaufrinne mit einem in den Grundkörper eingesetzten Rinnenrahmen,
Figur 3
einen Teilschnitt durch eine erfindungsgemäße Ablaufrinne mit einem Grundkörper und einem Rinnenrahmen in einem ungekoppeltem Zustand,
Figur 4
einen Teilschnitt durch die in Figur 2 dargestellte Ablaufrinne entlang der Schnittlinie IV-IV aus Figur 2, und
Figur 5
die Ablaufrinne aus Figur 2 mit einem höhenverstellten Rinnenrahmen.
A possible embodiment of the invention will be explained with reference to the drawing. Show it:
FIG. 1
an exploded view of a gutter according to the invention,
FIG. 2
a perspective view of a gutter according to the invention with a groove frame inserted into the body,
FIG. 3
a partial section through a drainage channel according to the invention with a base body and a channel frame in an uncoupled state,
FIG. 4
a partial section through the in FIG. 2 shown gutter along the section line IV-IV FIG. 2 , and
FIG. 5
the gutter FIG. 2 with a height-adjustable channel frame.

Eine Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Ablaufrinne 1 wird im Folgenden beispielhaft anhand eines Linearablaufs beschrieben. Vorstellbare Einsatzbereiche sind Bad- und Duschabläufe, insbesondere in barrierefreien Nassbereichen, aber auch Terrassen- oder allgemeine Bodenabläufe.An embodiment of the gutter 1 according to the invention is described below by way of example with reference to a linear operation. Prominable areas of application are bath and shower processes, especially in barrier-free wet areas, but also terrace or general floor drains.

Die in Figur 1 abgebildete Ablaufrinne 1 weist einen Grundkörper 2 und einen Rinnenrahmen 3 auf, welcher in der Explosionsdarstellung vertikal beabstandet oberhalb des Grundkörpers 2 dargestellt ist. Der Grundkörper 2 ist fest in einem nicht dargestellten Boden fixierbar und besitzt eine Öffnung 35, in welche der Rinnenrahmen 3 von oben einsetzbar ist.In the FIG. 1 illustrated gutter 1 has a base body 2 and a gutter frame 3, which is shown vertically spaced above the base body 2 in the exploded view. The base body 2 is fixed in a bottom, not shown, and has an opening 35 into which the channel frame 3 can be inserted from above.

Sowohl der Grundkörper 2 als auch der Rinnenrahmen 3 weisen eine längliche Form auf. Im Folgenden werden die entlang einer Linie A-B verlaufenden Seiten der Ablaufrinne 1 als Längsseiten, und die orthogonal entlang einer Linie C-D verlaufenden Seiten als Querseiten bezeichnet.Both the base body 2 and the channel frame 3 have an elongated shape. Hereinafter, the sides of the gutter 1 along a line A-B are referred to as long sides, and the sides orthogonal along a line C-D are referred to as lateral sides.

Der Grundkörper 2 weist eine etwa wannenartige Form auf und weist eine im Inneren ausgebildete Sammelrinne 5 auf. In dem vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Sammelrinne 5 ein Gefälle in Richtung ihrer Mitte auf. An der tiefsten Stelle befindet sich eine Ablauföffnung 36 im Boden der Ablaufrinne 1, an welche von unten ein Ablaufstutzen 6 angesetzt ist. Der Ablaufstutzen 6 ist in der Regel an ein nicht dargestelltes Ablauf- bzw. Kanalsystem anschließbar.The main body 2 has an approximately trough-like shape and has a collecting channel 5 formed in the interior. In the present embodiment, the collecting trough 5 has a slope in the direction of its center. At the lowest point there is a drain opening 36 in the bottom of the gutter 1, to which a drain pipe 6 is attached from below. The drain pipe 6 is usually connected to a non-illustrated drain or channel system.

Der Grundkörper 2 besitzt außerdem einen Kragen 7, welcher auf der Oberseite des Grundkörpers 2 vollständig umlaufend ausgebildet ist und sich flanschartig nach außen erstreckt. Darüber hinaus weist der Grundkörper 2 auf dessen Längsseiten 45 ausgebildete Aufnahmen 11 auf, welche sich von einer Unterseite des Grundkörpers 2 vertikal nach oben erstrecken und zumindest teilweise den Kragen 7 durchbrechen.The main body 2 also has a collar 7, which is formed on the top of the main body 2 completely encircling and extending flange outward. In addition, the base body 2 formed on the longitudinal sides 45 Receivers 11, which extend from an underside of the base body 2 vertically upwards and at least partially break through the collar 7.

Der Rinnenrahmen 3 weist an dessen Längsseiten 46 Ausformungen 12 auf, welche im horizontalen Querschnitt eine etwa pfeilähnliche Form besitzen und sich nach außen hervorragend erstrecken. Die im Grundkörper 2 ausgebildeten, etwa dreieckigen Aufnahmen 11 weisen eine zu den Ausformungen 12 komplementäre Form auf. In einem eingesetzten Zustand, wie beispielsweise in den Figuren 2, 4 und 5 dargestellt, befinden sich die Ausformungen 12 formschlüssig innerhalb der entsprechend gegenüber im Rinnenrahmen 3 angeordneten Aufnahmen 11.The channel frame 3 has on its longitudinal sides 46 formations 12, which have an approximately arrow-like shape in the horizontal cross section and extend outwardly outstanding. The formed in the base body 2, approximately triangular receptacles 11 have a complementary to the formations 12 shape. In an inserted state, such as in the Figures 2 . 4 and 5 shown, the formations 12 are positively within the correspondingly arranged in the channel frame 3 shots 11th

Die Aufnahmen 11 und die Ausformungen 12 bilden zusammen Koppelmittel 10, welche wiederum Teil einer Querversteifungseinrichtung 4 sind. Eine detaillierte Beschreibung der Querversteifungseinrichtung 4 beziehungsweise der Koppelmittel 10 erfolgt später mit Bezug auf die Figuren 3 und 4.The receptacles 11 and the formations 12 together form coupling means 10, which in turn are part of a transverse stiffening device 4. A detailed description of the transverse stiffening device 4 or the coupling means 10 will be made later with reference to FIGS Figures 3 and 4 ,

In Figur 1 ist weiter zu erkennen, dass die Ausformungen 12 Bohrungen 37 aufweisen. Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel erstrecken sich die Bohrungen 37 vollständig in etwa vertikaler Richtung durch die Ausformungen 12, in gleicher Richtung wie die vertikale Einführrichtung der Ausformungen 12 in die Aufnahmen 11. Oberhalb der Bohrungen 37 sind Gewindebolzen 19 dargestellt. Gewindebolzen 19 und Bohrung 37 sind Teil einer Höhenverstelleinrichtung 8, welche später mit Bezug auf Figur 4 näher erläutert wird.In FIG. 1 It can also be seen that the formations 12 have holes 37. In the illustrated embodiment, the bores 37 extend completely in approximately vertical direction through the formations 12, in the same direction as the vertical insertion direction of the formations 12 in the receptacles 11. Above the holes 37 threaded bolts 19 are shown. Threaded bolt 19 and bore 37 are part of a height adjustment device 8, which later with reference to FIG. 4 is explained in more detail.

Ferner zeigt Figur 1 einen Rinneneinsatz 47, welcher in eine obere Öffnung des Rinnenrahmens 3 eingelegt ist. Der Rinneneinsatz 47 kann beispielsweise aus Metall oder Kunststoff gefertigt sein. Die Längs- und Querseiten des Rinneneinsatzes 47 sind in dessen eingesetztem Zustand zu den Längs- 46 und Querseiten 48 des Rinnenrahmens 3 beabstandet. Durch diesen dadurch gebildeten umlaufenden Spalt 50 kann das Abwasser in die Ablaufrinne 1 eintreten. Es wäre jedoch auch möglich, dass der Rinneneinsatz 47 als eine Art Rost mit nach oben hin gelegenen Öffnungen für das Eintreten des Abwassers ausgeführt ist. In diesem Fall wäre ein Spalt 50 zwischen Rinneneinsatz 47 und Rinnenrahmeninnenwandung 51 nicht zwingend notwendig, so dass der Rinneneinsatz 47 bündig mit der Innenwandung 51 des Rinnenrahmens 3 abschließen könnte.Further shows FIG. 1 a channel insert 47, which is inserted into an upper opening of the channel frame 3. The channel insert 47 may be made of metal or plastic, for example. The longitudinal and transverse sides of the channel insert 47 are spaced in its inserted state to the longitudinal 46 and transverse sides 48 of the channel frame 3. Through this circumferential gap 50 formed thereby, the wastewater can enter the gutter 1. However, it would also be possible that the channel insert 47 is designed as a kind of rust with upwardly located openings for the entry of the wastewater. In this case, a gap 50 between channel insert 47 and channel frame inner wall 51 would not be absolutely necessary, so that the channel insert 47 could be flush with the inner wall 51 of the channel frame 3.

Die in Figur 3 in einem Teilschnitt abgebildete Ablaufrinne 1 zeigt eine vergrößerte Darstellung der Koppelmittel 10 als Teil der Querversteifungseinrichtung 4. Der Grundkörper 2 weist eine innere Wandung 15 sowie eine äußere Wandung 16 auf, wobei beide Wandungen 15, 16 über den Kragen 7 miteinander verbunden sind.In the FIG. 3 In a partial section shown drainage channel 1 shows an enlarged view of the coupling means 10 as part of the transverse stiffening device 4. The main body 2 has an inner wall 15 and an outer wall 16, wherein both walls 15, 16 are connected to each other via the collar 7.

In den dargestellten Figuren erstreckt sich die äußere Wandung 16 vollständig entlang der Längs- 45 und Querseiten 49 des Grundkörpers 2. Es ist jedoch auch vorstellbar, dass der Grundkörper 2 zwar eine innere Wandung 15 besitzt, eine äußere Wandung 16 jedoch lediglich auf Höhe der Aufnahmen 11 ausgebildet ist. Ebenso kann der Grundkörper 2 lediglich eine der beiden Wandungen 15 oder 16 aufweisen, welche die Aufnahme 11 integral ausbildet. In dem abgebildeten Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Aufnahme 11 eine etwa dreieckige Form auf, welche komplementär zu den Ausformungen 12 ist.In the illustrated figures, the outer wall 16 extends completely along the longitudinal 45 and transverse sides 49 of the main body 2. However, it is also conceivable that the base body 2, although an inner wall 15 has an outer wall 16 but only at the level of recordings 11 is formed. Likewise, the base body 2 may have only one of the two walls 15 or 16, which forms the receptacle 11 integrally. In the illustrated embodiment, the receptacle 11 has an approximately triangular shape, which is complementary to the formations 12.

Die Innenwandung 15 weist außerdem jeweils auf Höhe der Aufnahmen 11 eine Ausnehmung 30 auf. Die Ausnehmung 30 besitzt eine Rechteckform, deren Unterseite 31 bis kurz vor die Sammelrinne 5 reicht. Da die Ausnehmung 30 zudem eine geringere Breite a aufweist als die breiteste Stelle der Aufnahme 11, bilden die sich von den Längsseiten 38 der Ausnehmung 30 erstreckenden Teile der Innenwandung 15, auf der einer Ausformung 11 zugewandten Seite, Koppelwände 28.The inner wall 15 also has a recess 30 each at the level of the receptacles 11. The recess 30 has a rectangular shape, the bottom 31 extends to just before the collecting channel 5. Moreover, since the recess 30 has a smaller width a than the widest point of the receptacle 11, the parts of the inner wall 15 extending from the longitudinal sides 38 of the recess 30 form coupling walls 28 on the side facing a formation 11.

Die an der Längsseite des Rinnenrahmens 3 angebrachten Ausformungen 12 weisen eine etwa pfeilförmige Gestalt auf, wobei die Pfeilspitze 13 nach außen gerichtet ist. Der Pfeilkopf 54 weist eine etwa dreieckige Form mit abgerundeten Ecken auf. Von der Pfeilspitze 13 aus betrachtet, verlaufen die beiden Seitenflächen 53 des dreieckigen Pfeilkopfs 54 in einem Winkel zu der äußeren Rinnenrahmenwand 52. Gegenüber der Pfeilspitze 13 verlaufen, vergleichbar mit der Basis eines Dreiecks, Koppelflächen 14 parallel zu der äußeren Rinnenrahmenwand 52. Die Koppelflächen 14 sind komplementär zu den Koppelwänden 28 der Aufnahmen 11.The attached to the longitudinal side of the channel frame 3 formations 12 have an approximately arrow-shaped shape, the arrowhead 13 is directed to the outside. The arrowhead 54 has an approximately triangular shape with rounded corners. Viewed from the arrowhead 13, the two side surfaces 53 of the triangular arrowhead 54 extend at an angle to the outer channel frame wall 52. Compared to the arrowhead 13, comparable to the base of a triangle, coupling surfaces 14 extend parallel to the outer channel frame wall 52. The coupling surfaces 14 are complementary to the coupling walls 28 of the recordings 11th

Die Ausformungen 12 weisen darüber hinaus einen Steg 29 auf. Der Steg 29 verläuft von einem Teil der Koppelflächen 14 in Richtung der Außenwand 52 und verbindet den Pfeilkopf 54 mit der Außenwandung 52 des Rinnenrahmens 3. Die Länge des Stegs 29, gemessen in Querrichtung (C-D), definiert einen Abstand zwischen Pfeilkopf 54 und Außenwandung 52. Außerdem ist die Breite des Stegs 29, gemessen in Längsrichtung (A-B) der Ablaufrinne 1, stets kleiner als die gesamte Breite der Koppelflächen 14. So bildet der Steg 29 einen nutartigen Spalt 55 zwischen den Koppelflächen 14 und der Außenwand 52.The formations 12 furthermore have a web 29. The web 29 extends from a part of the coupling surfaces 14 in the direction of the outer wall 52 and connects the arrowhead 54 with the outer wall 52 of the channel frame 3. The length of the web 29, measured in the transverse direction (CD), defines a distance between the arrowhead 54 and outer wall 52nd In addition, the width of the web 29, measured in the longitudinal direction (AB) of the gutter 1, always smaller than the entire width of the coupling surfaces 14. Thus, the web 29 forms a groove-like gap 55 between the coupling surfaces 14 and the outer wall 52nd

Die Breite des Stegs 29 ist geringfügig kleiner als die Breite a der Ausnehmung 30. Beim Einsetzen des Rinnenrahmens 3 in den Grundkörper 2 wird der Steg 29 somit in der Ausnehmung 30 geführt und die sich von den Längsseiten 38 der Ausnehmung 30 erstreckenden Teile der Innenwandung 15 greifen in den nutartigen Spalt 55 ein. Bei dieser formschlüssigen Verbindung liegen die Koppelflächen 14 der Ausformungen 12 an den Koppelwänden 28 der Aufnahmen 11 an.The width of the web 29 is slightly smaller than the width a of the recess 30. When inserting the channel frame 3 in the base body 2, the web 29 is thus guided in the recess 30 and extending from the longitudinal sides 38 of the recess 30 parts of the inner wall 15th engage in the groove-like gap 55 a. In this positive connection, the coupling surfaces 14 of the formations 12 abut against the coupling walls 28 of the receptacles 11.

Innerhalb der Ausformung 11 erstreckt sich außerdem von der Unterseite 31 der Ausnehmung 30 eine Stegkontaktfläche 18 in vertikaler Richtung nach unten. Die Stegkontaktfläche 18 ist komplementär zu einem Steg 17, welcher sich von einer Ausformung 12 in vertikaler Richtung nach unten erstreckt.Within the molding 11 also extends from the bottom 31 of the recess 30, a web contact surface 18 in the vertical direction downwards. The web contact surface 18 is complementary to a web 17, which extends from a formation 12 in the vertical direction downwards.

Die jeweils zueinander komplementären Teile, nämlich die Ausformung 12 und die Aufnahme 11 bilden zusammen die Koppelmittel 10. Wie in den Figuren dargestellt, können die Koppelmittel 10 zusätzlich Stege 17 und Stegkontaktflächen 18 aufweisen. Koppelmittel 10 könnten auch lediglich die abgebildeten Stege 17 und Stegkontaktflächen 18 aufweisen. Die Koppelmittel 10 wiederum sind Teil der Querversteifungseinrichtung 4 und können prinzipiell auch an den Querseiten der Ablaufrinne 1 vorhanden sein.The mutually complementary parts, namely the molding 12 and the receptacle 11 together form the coupling means 10. As shown in the figures, the coupling means 10 may additionally webs 17 and web contact surfaces 18 have. Coupling means 10 could also have only the illustrated webs 17 and web contact surfaces 18. The coupling means 10 in turn are part of the transverse stiffening device 4 and can in principle also be present on the transverse sides of the gutter 1.

Die Querversteifungseinrichtung 4 kann zusätzlich zu den Koppelmitteln 10 Versteifungselemente 20 aufweisen. Bei der in Figur 3 dargestellten Ausführungsform der Versteifungselemente 20 handelt es sich um zwei Rippen, welche sich von dem Steg 29 der Ausformung 12 in etwa vertikaler Richtung nach oben hin, das heißt in Richtung der Rinnenrahmenoberkante 9, erstrecken und mit der Außenwandung 52 des Rinnenrahmens 3 verbunden sind.The transverse reinforcement device 4 may have stiffening elements 20 in addition to the coupling means 10. At the in FIG. 3 illustrated embodiment of the stiffening elements 20 are two ribs which extend from the web 29 of the formation 12 in an approximately vertical direction upwards, that is in the direction of the trough frame top edge 9, and are connected to the outer wall 52 of the trough frame 3.

Sowohl in Figur 3, als auch in Figur 4 ist der Rinneneinsatz 47 vergrößert dargestellt. Wie in den Figuren zu erkennen, weisen die Innenseiten 51 des Rinnenrahmens 3 Trägerelemente 24, auf welchen der Rinneneinsatz 47 aufliegt. Ein derartiges Trägerelement 24 ist als eine Stufe oder ein Absatz ausgeführt.As well in FIG. 3 , as well as in FIG. 4 the gutter insert 47 is shown enlarged. As can be seen in the figures, the inner sides 51 of the channel frame 3 have carrier elements 24 on which the channel insert 47 rests. Such a carrier element 24 is designed as a step or a paragraph.

Entlang der Rinnenrahmeninnenwandung 51 befinden sich jeweils gegenüberliegend mehrere Trägerelemente 24. Die Trägerelemente 24 sind zueinander beabstandet, so dass das durch den Spalt 50 eintretende Abwasser durch die zwischen den Trägerelementen 24 vorhandenen Zwischenräume hindurch in die Sammelrinne 5 fließen kann. Vorteilhafter Weise befindet sich jeweils ein Trägerelement 24 auf der einem Koppelmittel 10 gegenüberliegenden Innenseite 51 des Rinnenrahmens 3. Ein Trägerelement 24 kann sich jedoch auch als eine Art Vorsprung vollständig entlang der gesamten Längs- 46 beziehungsweise Querseite 48 der Rinnenrahmeninnenwandung 51 erstrecken.Along the gutter frame inner wall 51 are each opposite a plurality of support members 24. The support members 24 are spaced from each other so that the entering through the gap 50 wastewater can flow through the present between the support members 24 spaces into the collecting channel 5. Advantageously, in each case a carrier element 24 is located on the one coupling means However, a carrier element 24 may also extend as a kind of projection completely along the entire longitudinal 46 or transverse side 48 of the channel frame inner wall 51.

Obwohl nicht in den Figuren dargestellt, kann der Rinneneinsatz 47 mit dessen Unter- 33 beziehungsweise Oberkante 34 direkt auf einem Trägerelement 24 aufliegen. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel jedoch weist der Rinneneinsatz 47 auf dessen Außenseiten Lagerstrukturelemente 25 auf, welche sich auf den Trägerelementen 24 des Rinnenrahmens 3 abstützen. Die Lagerstrukturelemente 25 sind in den Figuren 3 und 4 beispielhaft als hervorstehende Kreiszylinder ausgebildet.Although not shown in the figures, the channel insert 47 can rest with its lower 33 or upper edge 34 directly on a carrier element 24. In the present embodiment, however, the channel insert 47 has bearing structure elements 25 on its outer sides, which are supported on the carrier elements 24 of the channel frame 3. The bearing structure elements 25 are in the Figures 3 and 4 exemplified as a protruding circular cylinder.

Die Trägerelemente 24 weisen auf deren Oberseite eine konkave Einformung auf, welche etwa dem Durchmesser eines als Kreiszylinder ausgebildeten Lagerstrukturelements 25 entspricht. Die geometrische Form der Lagerstrukturelemente 25 und der Trägerelemente 24 ist jedoch nicht auf Kreiszylinder beschränkt. Die einander gegenüberliegenden Auflageflächen des Trägerelements 24, beziehungsweise der Lagerstrukturelemente 25, weisen allerdings vorteilhafter Weise eine komplementäre Form auf.The carrier elements 24 have on their upper side a concave indentation which corresponds approximately to the diameter of a bearing structure element 25 designed as a circular cylinder. However, the geometric shape of the bearing structure elements 25 and the carrier elements 24 is not limited to circular cylinders. The opposing bearing surfaces of the carrier element 24, or the bearing structure elements 25, however, advantageously have a complementary shape.

Die Trägerelemente 24 weisen außerdem eine nach unten, das heißt in Richtung der Ablaufrinne 5 gerichtete Nase 26 auf. Die in Richtung einer gegenüberliegenden Innenwandung 51 des Rinnenrahmens 3 gerichtete Seite 27 der Nase 26 bildet eine zusätzliche Kontaktfläche zwischen dem Trägerelement 24 und einer äußeren Seitenwandung des Rinneneinsatzes 47.The support elements 24 also have a downward, that is directed in the direction of the gutter 5 nose 26. The directed towards an opposite inner wall 51 of the channel frame 3 side 27 of the nose 26 forms an additional contact surface between the support member 24 and an outer side wall of the channel insert 47th

Der Rinneneinsatz 47 ist in den Figuren als ein Wendeeinsatz ausgeführt. Der Rinneneinsatz 47 weist in seinem Querschnitt vorzugsweise eine U-Form auf. In einer ersten Einbaulage, in welcher der U-förmige Rinneneinsatz 47, wie in den Figuren 3 und 4 dargestellt, mit seiner Öffnung nach unten, das heißt in Richtung Sammelrinne 5 zeigt, liegt die Rückseite des Rinneneinsatzes 47 sichtbar nach oben hin exponiert. In einer zweiten, nicht gezeigten, gewendeten Einbaulage zeigt die Öffnung des im Querschnitt U-förmigen Rinneneinsatzes 47 nach oben. Je nach Einbauposition des als Wendeeinsatz ausgeführten Rinneneineinsatzes 4 fluchten die jeweils oben liegenden Kanten 33, 34 mit den Rinnenrahmenoberkanten 9.The channel insert 47 is designed in the figures as a turning insert. The channel insert 47 preferably has a U-shape in its cross section. In a first installation position, in which the U-shaped channel insert 47, as in the Figures 3 and 4 shown, with its opening facing downwards, that is to say in the direction of collecting channel 5, the rear side of the channel insert 47 is exposed visibly upwards. In a second, not shown, inverted mounting position shows the opening of the cross-sectionally U-shaped channel insert 47 upwards. Depending on the installation position of the trough insert 4 designed as a turning insert, the respectively upper edges 33, 34 are aligned with the trough frame upper edges 9.

Die Lagerstrukturelemente 25 sind derart an den Außenseiten des Rinneneinsatzes 47 angeordnet, dass die Auflageflächen eines Lagerstrukturelements 25 in gleichem Maße zu einer Unter- 33, 34 wie zu einer Oberkante 33, 34 (Bezugszeichen abhängig von Einbaulage) des Rinneneinsatzes 47 beabstandet sind. Am Beispiel der Kreiszylinderform der Lagerstrukturelemente 25 würde das bedeuten, dass diese mittig an den Außenseiten des Rinneneinsatzes 47 ausgeformt sind.The bearing structure elements 25 are arranged on the outer sides of the channel insert 47 such that the bearing surfaces of a bearing structure element 25 to the same extent to a bottom 33, 34 as an upper edge 33, 34 (reference numerals depending on installation position) of the channel insert 47 are spaced. Using the example of the circular cylindrical shape of the bearing structure elements 25, this would mean that they are formed centrally on the outer sides of the channel insert 47.

Vorstellbar wäre jedoch auch, dass für jede der beiden Einbaupositionen des Rinneneinsatzes 47 unterschiedliche Lagerstrukturelemente 25 an den Außenseiten des Rinneneinsatzes 47 und dementsprechend unterschiedliche Trägerelemente 24 an den Innenseiten 51 des Rinnenrahmens 3 ausgebildet sind. Die jeweiligen Elemente können sich dabei sowohl in ihrer Form, als auch in ihrer Position an dem Rinnenrahmen 3 bzw. dem Rinneneinsatz 47 voneinander unterscheiden. Abhängig von dieser Positionierung der Träger- 24 bzw. der Lagerstrukturelemente 25 kann auch eine Lagedifferenz zwischen den Kanten 33, 34 des Rinneneinsatzes 47 und der Rinnenrahmenoberkante 9 bestehen, das heißt, die Kanten 33, 34 würden nicht, wie dargestellt, mit den Rinnenrahmenoberkanten 9 fluchten.However, it would also be conceivable that 47 different bearing structure elements 25 are formed on the outer sides of the channel insert 47 and correspondingly different support elements 24 on the inner sides 51 of the channel frame 3 for each of the two installation positions of the channel insert. The respective elements can differ from one another both in their shape and in their position on the channel frame 3 or the channel insert 47. Depending on this positioning of the carrier 24 or the bearing structure elements 25 may also be a position difference between the edges 33, 34 of the channel insert 47 and the trough frame top edge 9, that is, the edges 33, 34 would not, as shown, with the trough frame top edges aligned.

Figur 4 zeigt die Ablaufrinne 1 in einem eingebauten Zustand, das heißt mit in den Grundkörper 2 eingesetztem Rinnenrahmen 3. Das dargestellte Schnittbild entspricht einer Ansicht in Pfeilrichtung entlang der Schnittlinie IV-IV aus Figur 2. Es ist zu erkennen, dass sich die Koppelmittel 10 in einem gekoppelten Zustand befinden, das heißt die Ausformungen 12 befinden sich innerhalb der Aufnahmen 11 und die Stege 17 sind in Kontakt mit den Stegkontaktflächen 18. FIG. 4 shows the gutter 1 in an installed state, that is, with inserted into the base body 2 channel frame 3. The illustrated sectional image corresponds to a view in the arrow direction along the section line IV-IV FIG. 2 , It can be seen that the coupling means 10 are in a coupled state, that is, the formations 12 are located within the receptacles 11 and the webs 17 are in contact with the web contact surfaces 18th

Die Querversteifungseinrichtung 4 in Figur 4 weist eine integrierte Höhenverstelleinrichtung 8 auf. Mit Hilfe der Höhenverstelleinrichtung 8 kann der gesamte Rinnenrahmen 3 innerhalb des Grundkörpers 2 zwischen einer in Figur 2 dargestellten unteren Ausgangsposition und einer in Figur 5 dargestellten vollständig höhenverstellten Position variiert werden.The transverse stiffening device 4 in FIG. 4 has an integrated height adjustment device 8. With the help of the height adjustment device 8, the entire channel frame 3 within the body 2 between a in FIG. 2 shown lower starting position and a in FIG. 5 shown completely height-adjusted position can be varied.

Die Höhenverstelleinrichtung 8 weist im Wesentlichen einen Gewindebolzen 19 sowie eine innerhalb einer Ausformung 12 vorhandene Bohrung 37 und eine innerhalb der Aufnahme 11 geformte Aussparung 32 auf, auf welcher sich die Stirnfläche 23 des Gewindebolzens 19 abstützt. In der dargestellten Ausführungsform der Höhenverstelleinrichtung 8 weist jedes Koppelmittel 10 einen Gewindebolzen 19 auf. Die Gewindebolzen 19 können prinzipiell jedoch auch an weniger Koppelmitteln 10 vorhanden sein.The height adjustment device 8 essentially has a threaded bolt 19 and a bore 37 present within a recess 12 and a recess 32 formed within the receptacle 11, on which the end face 23 of the threaded bolt 19 is supported. In the illustrated embodiment of the height adjustment device 8, each coupling means 10 has a threaded bolt 19. However, the threaded bolts 19 can in principle also be present on fewer coupling means 10.

Der Gewindebolzen 19 weist ein Außengewinde 21 mit einer definierten Steigung auf. Innerhalb der Bohrung 37 befindet sich ein komplementäres Innengewinde 22, das heißt beide Gewinde 21, 22 besitzen die gleiche Steigung. Der Gewindebolzen 19 ist in Figur 4 in einer eingeschraubten Stellung gezeigt, wobei er sich in etwa vertikaler Richtung durch die Ausformung 12 erstreckt.The threaded bolt 19 has an external thread 21 with a defined pitch. Within the bore 37 is a complementary internal thread 22, that is, both threads 21, 22 have the same pitch. The threaded bolt 19 is in FIG. 4 shown in a screwed position, wherein it extends in approximately vertical direction through the formation 12.

Figur 4 zeigt eine nicht höhenverstellte Position der Ablaufrinne 1 in einer unteren Endstellung. Unabhängig von dem Gewindebolzen 19 bildet in dieser Endstellung die Unterseite 31 der Ausnehmung 30 einen Anschlag für die Ausformung 12, das heißt der Rinnenrahmen 3 liegt unter anderem an dieser Stelle auf dem Grundkörper 2 auf. Zusätzlich begrenzen Flanken 39 des Rinnenrahmens 3 eine untere Endposition des Rinnenrahmens 3, indem sie sich auf der Sammelrinne 5 abstützen. Letztlich kann außerdem eine Unterseite 40 einer Ausformung 12 mit einer Auflagefläche 41 der Ausnehmung 11 zur Anlage kommen und so einen unteren Anschlag definieren. FIG. 4 shows a non-height-adjusted position of the gutter 1 in a lower end position. Regardless of the threaded bolt 19 forms in this end position, the bottom 31 of the recess 30 is a stop for the formation 12, that is, the channel frame 3 is inter alia at this point on the base body 2. In addition, flanks 39 of the channel frame 3 limit a lower end position of the channel frame 3 by being supported on the collecting channel 5. Finally, in addition, a lower side 40 of a formation 12 can come into contact with a bearing surface 41 of the recess 11 and thus define a lower stop.

Der Gewindebolzen 19 ist in Figur 4 vollständig eingeschraubt in einer unteren Endstellung der Ablaufrinne 1 dargestellt. Dabei liegt die Stirnfläche 23 des Gewindebolzens 19 auf der Aussparung 32 auf und der Kopf 42 des Gewindebolzens 19 schließt bündig mit der Öffnung der Aufnahme 11 ab. Der Gewindebolzen 19, beziehungsweise dessen Kopf 42, kann jedoch auch innerhalb der Aufnahme 11 versenkt sein. Dasselbe gilt für eine, in Figur 5 dargestellte, jedoch nicht im Querschnitt gezeigte, obere Endposition der Ablaufrinne 1.The threaded bolt 19 is in FIG. 4 completely screwed in a lower end position of the gutter 1 shown. In this case, the end face 23 of the threaded bolt 19 rests on the recess 32 and the head 42 of the threaded bolt 19 is flush with the opening of the receptacle 11 from. However, the threaded bolt 19, or its head 42, can also be countersunk within the receptacle 11. The same applies to one, in FIG. 5 illustrated, but not shown in cross section, upper end position of the gutter. 1

In der oberen Endposition ist die Ausformung 12, im Vergleich zu der in Figur 4 dargestellten unteren Endposition, in vertikaler Richtung nach oben versetzt. Die obere Endposition wird begrenzt durch einen Teil des Gewindebolzenkopfs 42 und der Ausformung 12. Genauer gesagt greift hierbei der im Gewindebolzenkopf 42 ausgebildete Absatz 43 in die in der Ausformung 12 ausgebildete Nut 44 ein und kommt mit dieser zum Anschlag, so dass eine weitere nach oben gerichtete translatorische Bewegung gehemmt wird.In the upper end position, the formation 12, compared to the in FIG. 4 shown lower end position, offset in the vertical direction upwards. The upper end position is limited by a portion of the threaded bolt head 42 and the formation 12. More specifically, this engages in the threaded bolt head 42 trained paragraph 43 in the recess 12 formed in the groove 44 and comes with this to the stop, so that another upward directed translational movement is inhibited.

Im Folgenden wird die Wirkungs- und Funktionsweise des in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemäßen Ablaufrinne 1 erläutert.The mode of operation and operation of the exemplary embodiment of a drainage channel 1 according to the invention shown in the drawing will be explained below.

Beim Einbau der Ablaufrinne 1 wird zunächst der Grundkörper 2 bis zu dessen Oberkante, beziehungsweise bis zu dem Kragen 7, in einen nicht gezeigten Estrich eingelassen und nivelliert. Sobald der Grundkörper 2 fest im Boden fixiert ist, wird der Rinnenrahmen 3 von oben in den Grundkörper 2 eingebracht. Anschließend kann der Bodenbelag aufgebracht werden.When installing the gutter 1, the base body 2 is first admitted to the upper edge, or up to the collar 7, in a screed, not shown, and leveled. As soon as the basic body 2 is firmly fixed in the ground, the channel frame 3 becomes introduced from above into the base body 2. Then the floor covering can be applied.

In vorliegendem Beispiel werden zweckmäßigerweise Fliesen verlegt, wobei jedoch auch andere Bodenbeläge wie (Natur-)Stein, Linoleum, PVC oder Ähnliches zum Einsatz kommen können. Der Bodenbelag wird, zumindest teilweise, auch auf den Kragen 7 aufgebracht. Die Oberseite des Bodenbelags sollte nach erfolgtem Aufbringen auf selber Höhe mit der Oberkante 9 des Rinnenrahmens 3 liegen.In the present example tiles are conveniently laid, but other floor coverings such as (natural) stone, linoleum, PVC or the like can be used. The flooring is applied, at least partially, on the collar 7. The top of the floor covering should be after self-leveling with the top edge 9 of the channel frame 3.

Zu diesem Zweck kann vor dem Aufbringen des Bodenbelags, bei Bedarf, eine Anpassung der Rinnenrahmenoberkante 9 an unterschiedliche Stärken verschiedener Bodenbeläge erfolgen. Dabei kann die Höhe des Rinnenrahmens 3 relativ zu dem fest im Boden fixierten Grundkörper 2 mit Hilfe der Höhenverstelleinrichtung 8 stufenlos zwischen einer in Figur 2 dargestellten unteren Position und einer in Figur 5 dargestellten oberen Position variiert werden.For this purpose, before the application of the floor covering, if necessary, an adaptation of the gutter frame top edge 9 to different thicknesses of different floor coverings. In this case, the height of the channel frame 3 relative to the firmly fixed in the ground body 2 using the height adjustment 8 stepless between a in FIG. 2 shown lower position and one in FIG. 5 shown upper position can be varied.

Zum Betätigen der Höhenverstelleinrichtung 8 werden die Gewindebolzen 19 beispielsweise mit einem Schraubendreher gedreht. Da sich die Stirnflächen 23 der Gewindebolzen 19 an den Aussparungen 32 abstützen, führt die Drehung der Gewindebolzen 19 dazu, dass die Ausformungen 12 angehoben werden und sich dementsprechend der gesamte, damit verbundene Rinnenrahmen 3 gegenüber dem Grundkörper 2 nach oben bewegt. Die Höhenverstelleinrichtung 8 ist dabei so konzipiert, dass die Ausformung 12 über den gesamten Höhenverstellbereich zumindest teilweise innerhalb der Aufnahme 11 geführt ist.To actuate the height adjustment device 8, the threaded bolts 19 are rotated, for example, with a screwdriver. Since the end faces 23 of the threaded bolt 19 are supported on the recesses 32, the rotation of the threaded bolt 19 causes the protrusions 12 are raised and, accordingly, moves the entire, associated gutter frame 3 relative to the base body 2 upwards. The height adjustment device 8 is designed so that the formation 12 is guided over the entire height adjustment at least partially within the receptacle 11.

Beim anschließenden Aufbringen des Bodenbelags können Kräfte auftreten, welche zu einer nach innen gerichteten Verformung des Rinnenrahmens 3 führen. Werden beispielsweise Fliesen aufgebracht, so werden diese in der Regel derart passend zugeschnitten, dass deren Schnittkanten mit den Rinnenrahmenoberkanten 9 einen lichten Abstand bilden, welcher zu Abdichtungszwecken verfugt wird. Sollte das Fugenmaterial hierbei zu dick aufgetragen, oder die Fliesen zu groß zugeschnitten werden, kann dies dazu führen, dass die Rinnenrahmenoberkante 9 nach innen gedrückt wird. Besonders betroffen hiervon wären die instabilen Längsseiten 46 des Rinnenrahmens 3, welche dementsprechend in Querrichtung (C-D) verformt werden würden.During the subsequent application of the floor covering, forces can occur which lead to an inwardly directed deformation of the channel frame 3. If, for example, tiles are applied, they are usually cut to fit so that their cut edges form a clearance with the gutter frame upper edges 9, which is grouted for sealing purposes. If the joint material is applied too thickly, or if the tiles are cut too large, this may cause the channel frame top edge 9 to be pressed inwards. Particularly affected would be the unstable longitudinal sides 46 of the channel frame 3, which would accordingly be deformed in the transverse direction (CD).

Die Koppelmittel 10 der erfindungsgemäßen Querversteifungseinrichtung 4 wirken derartigen, nach innen gerichteten Querverformungen des Rinnenrahmens 3 effektiv entgegen. Die zu einer Querverformung führenden Kräfte werden dabei von dem Rinnenrahmen 3, über die Versteifungselemente 20, an die Ausformung 12 übertragen. Dabei ist die in den Figuren dargestellte pfeilähnliche Form der Koppelmittel 10 von besonderem Vorteil, da so über die Koppelflächen 14 der Ausformungen 12 und den dazu komplementären Koppelwänden 28 der Aufnahmen 11 ein Hintergriff gebildet wird. So kann sich der Rinnenrahmen 3 in dem fest im Boden fixierbaren Grundkörper 2 abstützen, da die Koppelwände 28 eine den Querverformungskräften entgegengesetzte Kraft aufbringen. Da die Koppelmittel 10 dabei unmittelbar, das heißt ohne weitere dazwischen angeordnete Bauteile miteinander gekoppelt sind, kann eine gute Kopplung zwischen Rinnenrahmen 3 und Grundkörper 2 gewährleistet werden.The coupling means 10 of the transverse stiffening device 4 according to the invention effectively counteract such inward transverse deformations of the channel frame 3. The forces leading to a transverse deformation are transmitted from the channel frame 3, via the stiffening elements 20, to the molding 12. In this case, the arrow-like shape of the coupling means 10 shown in the figures is of particular advantage, since in this way over the coupling surfaces 14 of the formations 12 and the complementary coupling walls 28 of the receptacles 11, a rear grip is formed. Thus, the channel frame 3 can be supported in the base body 2 that can be firmly fixed in the ground, since the coupling walls 28 apply a force opposing the transverse deformation forces. Since the coupling means 10 are directly coupled to one another, ie without further components arranged therebetween, a good coupling between the channel frame 3 and the base body 2 can be ensured.

Eine weitere vorstellbare Belastungssituation, welche zur Verformung des Rinnenrahmens 3 führen kann, ist das Betreten der Ablaufrinne 1. Dabei wird größtenteils der Rinneneinsatz 47 belastet. Die hierbei auftretenden Kräfte werden von den aus den Trägerelementen 24 und den Lagerstrukturelementen 25 gebildeten Widerlagern aufgenommen. Diese auf die Lager wirkenden Kräfte könnten eine nach innen gerichtete Querverformung des Rinnenrahmens 3 beziehungsweise der Rinnenrahmenoberkanten 9 bewirken.Another conceivable load situation, which can lead to deformation of the channel frame 3, is the entering of the gutter 1. Here, for the most part, the channel insert 47 is loaded. The forces occurring in this case are taken up by the abutments formed from the carrier elements 24 and the bearing structure elements 25. These forces acting on the bearings could cause an inwardly directed transverse deformation of the channel frame 3 or of the channel frame upper edges 9.

Um dieser Verformung besonders gut entgegenzuwirken, weisen die an der Innenseite 51 des Rinnenrahmens 3 ausgeformten Trägerelemente 24 in Längsrichtung den selben Abstand zueinander, beziehungsweise zu den Querseiten 48 auf, wie die an den Außenseiten 52 des Rinnenrahmens 3 angebrachten Ausformungen 12. Das bedeutet, ein Trägerelement 24 auf der Innenseite 51 liegt jeweils einer Ausformung 12 auf der Außenseite 52 gegenüber. Die Kräfte können so besonders vorteilhaft von den Trägerelementen 24, über die Versteifungselemente 20, auf die Ausformung 12 übertragen werden. So kann eine möglichst gute Querversteifung der Rinnenrahmenwände gewährleistet werden.In order to counteract this deformation particularly well, the carrier elements 24 formed on the inner side 51 of the channel frame 3 have the same distance from one another in the longitudinal direction or to the transverse sides 48 as the formations 12 attached to the outer sides 52 of the channel frame 3 Carrier element 24 on the inner side 51 is in each case opposite a molding 12 on the outer side 52. The forces can be transmitted in a particularly advantageous manner from the carrier elements 24, via the stiffening elements 20, to the shaping 12. Thus, the best possible transverse reinforcement of the channel frame walls can be ensured.

Da die Koppelmittel 10 der Querversteifungseinrichtung 4 jeweils außen an den Längsseiten des Rinnenrahmens 3 beziehungsweise des Grundkörpers 2 angeordnet sind, bleibt der Innenraum der Ablaufrinne 1 im Bereich der Sammelrinne 5 gut zugänglich. Somit kann die Ablaufrinne 1 gut in Längsrichtung, beispielsweise mit einer Gummilippe, einem Schaber, einem Rakel oder ähnlichem, gereinigt werden. Zudem besteht so nur eine geringe Verschmutzungsgefahr der Ablaufrinne 1.Since the coupling means 10 of the transverse reinforcement device 4 are each arranged on the outside of the longitudinal sides of the channel frame 3 or of the base body 2, the interior of the drainage channel 1 remains easily accessible in the region of the collecting channel 5. Thus, the gutter 1 can be well cleaned in the longitudinal direction, for example with a rubber lip, a scraper, a doctor blade or the like. In addition, there is only a slight risk of contamination of the gutter. 1

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  1. Drainage channel (1) for removing water, particularly in wet areas, having a base body (2) fixable at the bottom, in which a channel frame (3), which has an opening at the top, can be inserted from above, and at least one transverse reinforcement means (4), which reinforces a wall of the channel frame (3) against a deformation directed to the inside of the channel frame (3), wherein the transverse reinforcement means (4) comprises coupling means (10), which couple the channel frame (3) to the base body (2),
    characterised in that
    the coupling means (10) comprise at least one protrusion (12) arranged on a side of the channel frame (3) and at least one receptacle (11) arranged on a side of the base body (2) for receiving the protrusion (12), wherein the coupling means (10) are coupled directly to each other.
  2. Drainage channel (1) according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the coupling means (10) are positively coupled to each other, more particularly with a rear grip connection.
  3. Drainage channel (1) according to claim 2,
    characterised in that
    the coupling means (10) have an arrow-like shape.
  4. Drainage channel (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the coupling means (10) are arranged on an outer side of a wall (46) of the channel frame (3), which outer wall (46) extends in a longitudinal direction, and the protrusion (12) is arranged on a side of a wall (45) of the base body (2), which outer wall (45) extends in a longitudinal direction.
  5. Drainage channel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the protrusion (12) is located at least partially inside the receptacle (11) in the coupled state.
  6. Drainage channel (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the transverse reinforcement means (4) comprises an integrated height adjustment device (8).
  7. Drainage channel (1) according to claim 6,
    characterised in that
    a threaded bolt (19) of a height adjustment device (8) extends through at least one coupling means (10) in a substantially vertical direction.
  8. Drainage channel (1) according to claim 6 or 7,
    characterised in that
    the protrusion (12) is located at least partially inside the receptacle (11) in the coupled state within the entire height adjustment range and is guided continuously within the receptacle (11) during height adjustment.
  9. Drainage channel (1) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the protrusions (12) comprise at least one reinforcement element (20) extending upwards in a substantially vertical direction and being connected to the outer wall (52) of the channel frame (3).
  10. Drainage channel (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the channel frame (3) comprises supporting members (24) for a channel insert (47) on its inner side (51) opposite a coupling means (10), particularly opposite a protrusion (12), wherein a front end (27) of a supporting member (24) faces the respective opposite inner side (51) of the channel frame (3).
  11. Drainage channel (1) according to claim 10,
    characterised in that
    the supporting members (24) comprise a bearing surface on which bearing structure elements (25) formed onto outer sides of a channel insert (47) are supported.
  12. Drainage channel (1) according to claim 10 or 11,
    characterised in that
    the channel insert (47) is configured as an turnable insert rotatable about its longitudinal or transverse axis, wherein the supporting members (24) are arranged on the channel frame (3) such that in both a first and a second turned mounting position of the channel insert (47), the respective upper edges (33, 34) of the channel insert (47) are substantially aligned with the upper edges (9) of the channel frame (3).
  13. Drainage channel (1) according to claim 11 or 12,
    characterised in that
    the bearing surfaces of a bearing structure element (25) arranged on an outer side of the channel insert (47) are spaced at the same distance from a top edge (33, 34) as from a bottom edge (33, 34) of the respective outer side.
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