EP2625346A2

EP2625346A2 - Metal ceiling substructure

Info

Publication number: EP2625346A2
Application number: EP11764689.3A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Karl Wenig
Original assignee: Knauf AMF GmbH and Co KG
Current assignee: Knauf Ceiling Solutions GmbH and Co KG
Priority date: 2010-10-04
Filing date: 2011-10-04
Publication date: 2013-08-14
Anticipated expiration: 2031-10-04
Also published as: BR112013007902A2; EP2447434A1; JP2013542348A; EP2447434B1; ZA201301695B; CN103154399B; KR20130098387A; WO2012045438A2; JP5934223B2; AU2011313553B2; ES2464464T3; ES2688456T3; BR112013007902B1; AU2011313553A1; KR102017501B1; PL2447434T3; EP2625346B1; PL2625346T3; UA110944C2; WO2012045438A3

Abstract

The present invention relates to a metal ceiling substructure for ceiling elements, which consists of metal beams which cross one another and are spaced apart from the ceiling. The metal beams here form a grid and are configured in the form of main beams and crossbeams. The metal beams are connected to one another here by means of specially designed connectors which engage in openings arranged in the web region of the metal beams and which lock the individual metal beams together.

Description

Metallic ceiling substructure

The invention relates to a metallic Deckenunter- construction for ceiling elements, which consists of intersecting, spaced from the ceiling metal beams. The metal supports form a grid and are in the form of main and transverse beams. The connection of the metal support to each other is realized by specially designed connectors, which engage in openings which are arranged in the web region of the metal support, and engage the individual metal support with each other.

Metallic ceiling substructures for ceiling elements that intersect, from the ceiling

spaced metal supports forming a grid are known in the art.

In US 6,199,343 Bl such a metallic ceiling substructure is described. At this off The prior art prior art substructure is also a grid formed by locking of main and cross members. The main and transverse beams described therein are designed in the form of a T-profile. The latching takes place here already by connectors, which are arranged on the front sides of the metal carrier and by an opening which is arranged in the web region of the metal carrier, engage. The opening in the T-beams is formed in a special rectangular shape. It has now been shown that the locking of the

Connectors by the opening described in US 6,199,343 Bl is time-consuming. Also, it is difficult to release the locking, then, if desired, again.

Another comparable system is in the

US 4,779,394. It is also proposed according to this US patent to form a metallic ceiling substructure in that the main and transverse beams are latched via connectors. Although in the US patent US 4,779,394 a special design of the opening in the web area of the metal support is provided, but also the mutual locking of the two cross members with the main carrier is cumbersome and time consuming. Also, a release of the latched connection is not readily possible.

Furthermore, in WO 2009/087378 AI describes a T-beam of a web and a flange, which can also be used for metallic ceiling substructures. In the aforementioned WO document, it is proposed to introduce reinforcing ribs in the web region for reinforcing the material. Proceeding from this, it is the object of the present invention to provide a metallic ceiling substructure for ceiling elements, in which the individual metal support, ie the main and cross members, are locked together easily and safely. Also should be possible by the solution to be found easy separation of the latched connection. A further object of the present invention is also to propose a connector which is as simple as possible in construction, which nevertheless ensures reliable latching of the individual metal carriers to one another.

This object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1. The dependent claims show advantageous developments.

According to the invention, a metallic ceiling substructure is proposed for ceiling elements, which consists of intersecting, spaced from the ceiling metal beams, which form a grid. In the ceiling substructure according to the invention, the metal beams are formed as a main and transverse beams and consist of an inverse T-profile, the flange is aligned in the direction of the interior of the room. The crossing points of the grid are arranged by at the front ends of the cross member

Connectors which are latched to each other via openings in the web area of the metal carrier formed.

It is essential in the case of the ceiling substructure according to the invention that the metal supports have an opening with a rectangular basic shape, protrusions in the direction of the interior of the opening being centered on the short sides of the rectangle and on the longitudinal sides of the rectangle at the same height. are formed. These specially designed openings then act together with the connectors as they are proposed according to the invention, namely with connectors which have respective bends on their longitudinal sides.

By such a construction is now achieved that a secure and easy locking of the metal support is ensured with each other. It has also been shown that the specific design of the opening and the connectors also enables easy and problem-free separation of the carriers from one another. It has also been found that by the specific design of the connectors with the bends forming an omega shape, when the metal beams are locked together, a significantly better stability and strength is achieved. It has also been shown that the torsional stiffness is significantly improved with such "omega connectors".

It is also advantageous in the inventive solution that the projections, i. the protrusions on both the short side of the rectangle and those arranged on the longitudinal sides are machined out of the material of the metallic supports themselves. As a result, in a simple production process, the protrusions can be formed simultaneously with the manufacture of the metallic supports.

It is preferred in this case if the projections on the longitudinal side are formed in the upper region facing away from the flange side. Particularly preferred are these projections on the longitudinal sides in the upper third, particularly ^¬ vorzugt be in the upper quarter, more preferably in the upper fifth arranged. The projections and the opening itself are then dimensioned so that they are suitable for guiding the connectors passing through the opening. According to the invention, the size ratios of the rectangle are thus matched directly to the connector.

The connectors themselves are, as known per se, attached to the front ends of the cross member via at least one connecting device, preferably a compression and / or rivets. The connectors, which at the front ends of the

Cross members are attached, then naturally protrude beyond the front end of the cross member. The connectors are matched in their dimensioning and design so that they work together in combination with the openings in the web area of the metal support. It is essential that each connector has on both sides of the long sides a fold, which cooperates with the projections.

In principle, the specific form of the connector is not limited in the sense of the invention. According to the present invention, the connectors, if they have the above-described folds in omega form, can be designed both as hook connectors and as click connectors.

The hook connectors, which can be used according to the invention, are constructed so that the connector itself has two openings, both in the front end of the web area superior part are formed. The two openings can either be flat, or, which is preferred, be formed so that the first opening, namely the one which faces the front end of the web, has approximately rectangular shape and is arched outwardly. The second opening is designed so that in each case the curved opening of the other connector of the cross member can engage in the second opening. This will be a further stabilization of

Verrastverbindung accomplished.

The hook connector as described above is further distinguished by the fact that it has an arcuate recess and an additional nose in the folded-off region, on the side facing away from the flange side. This specific design of the arcuate recess with the nose ensures that then, in the locked state, an easy release of the latching connection becomes possible. Namely, when one of the rails, preferably the main carrier is pushed aside, the nose releases from its support point and the cross member can then be pulled out through its opening. The inventively proposed hook connector, which has a hook at its free end, thus characterized by the fact that he also has omega shape and that he next to the nose has an arcuate recess in the folded portion.

However, as already explained above, the invention also encompasses other embodiments, namely by means of an opening in the connector or else two, which can each also be planar. Also, the invention includes embodiments without opening in the

Connector are formed. According to the invention but not only the hook connectors described above can be used for latching cross members to the main carrier or the cross members with each other, but the locking can also be done by means of so-called. Click connectors. Such click connectors are known in the art in principle. According to the present invention, however, it is now proposed to use a click connector, which in turn also has the omega shape already described above for the hook connector. The click connector according to the invention is therefore also characterized in that it has the above-described folds, so that an omega shape of the click connector is formed and in which case a spring is arranged in the area between the two folds. The design of the spring is in and of itself known in the art. However, unlike the prior art, as already described above, the click connector also has an omega shape due to the folds.

By now proposed according to the invention specific design of the connector in omega form in cooperation with the projections of the opening can now be achieved that not only identical

Connectors with each other, ie click connectors or hook connectors, are used for locking, but it is also a latching possible in such a way that on a cross member in the front end of a click connector and at the other end face of the second cross member, for example a Hook connector is arranged. The omega shape also ensures locking of these two different connector types. In the case of the metallic ceiling substructure according to the invention, as described above, latching takes place by means of the connectors described above between two transverse beams and the main beam. In the case of the metallic ceiling substructure according to the invention, it is then also provided, as is already known from the prior art, that the transverse beams may in turn be latched to one another. In this case, then also have the cross member in the web area on the opening described above. A latching then takes place with two other cross members with the connectors described above. By such a system can then be built a grid, as it has already prevailed as known in the prior art. In such grids is essential that the ceiling panels manufactured by the industry, which have a standard size, can be hung in the appropriate grid. For this purpose, according to the invention, the main carrier 3 to 4 m long, preferably 3.6 m and 3.75 m, and the cross member has a length of 0.5 m to 2.0 m, preferably 0.6 m to 0.625 m and 1.2 m and 1.25 m, respectively.

The metallic ceiling substructure according to the invention is further distinguished by the fact that the connection of the cross members to the main carrier or the connection of two cross members with another cross member through the arranged in the web portion opening can be formed so that metal carriers are connected to each other via impact at the intersection points , In this case, thus abuts the front end of the flange of the cross member to the longitudinal edge of the flange. This achieves a flush transition towards the room side. However, the ceiling substructure according to the invention can also be designed so that the front ends of the cross member have a crank, so that this offset then engage over the flange of the main carrier or the cross member, so that then a secure grip is ensured.

Another particularly preferred embodiment now proposes that for safe connection of the cross member with the main carrier or the cross member with each other at the front ends of the cross member a herausgearbeiteter from the material of the cross member projection is present. This projection then engages in the locked state on the flange of the main carrier or the cross member and provides additional stabilization.

The advantage of this solution consists in the fact that this projection can be worked out in the manufacture of the cross member with the material of the cross member in one operation. The projection, which protrudes from the web of the cross member is thus an integral part of the cross member itself. The length and dimensioning of the projection of the cross member is adjusted so that a secure overlap of the projection on the top of the flange of the main carrier or another cross member achieved becomes. It has been found that especially this variant is preferred because it is inexpensive to manufacture on the one hand and also allows a secure and stable locking. Also, this solution has the advantage that there is no jamming when releasing the locking connection, so that the locking connection in a simple manner dissolves again. In the construction according to the invention, the T-beam is preferably formed from a double sheet. The production of such a T-beam thus takes place from a flat sheet, which is formed by certain forming operations so that a T with a web length preferably in the range of 20 to 80 mm and a flange width of 10 to 70 mm is formed. As already known in the prior art, it is also preferred in the ceiling substructure according to the invention that the web-side end of the T-beam has a hollow profile, preferably in a rectangular shape. It can also be provided in the ceiling substructure according to the invention that the double sheet is connected to the flange-side end of the T-beam via an additional metallic end plate. This metallic end plate, which then visually comes into effect on the room side, can be designed according to the desired design. In addition to the optical effects, this metallic end plate also has the advantage that it provides additional stabilization of the flange end of the T-profile.

The T-beam used according to the invention for the main beams and the cross beams can be further formed in the web area by providing at least one line-shaped reinforcing profile over the entire length of the web area. This reinforcing profile may for example be embossed in the form of a rectangle in the metal. The invention also includes forms of execution in which more than one reinforcing profile, for example two or three reinforcing profiles, are incorporated in parallel in the web area. In order to further improve the rigidity of the carrier system, reinforcing ribs may additionally be pressed in the web region of the main carrier and cross member in the region of the flange-side end. These reinforcing ribs can be incorporated selectively or in the form of short lines in the web area in the region of the flange-side end. These reinforcing ribs are usually also formed in a line shape and parallel to the flange. Preferably, the reinforcing ribs are introduced by a two-stage process in the web. In the first process step, a tab is cut free from the material. In the second process step is then carried out by a stamp pressing, so that a flow of the material of the tab takes place. By this pressing is then ensured that the tab can not be pushed back into the recess. According to the invention, such a configuration of the reinforcing ribs according to the present invention is preferred since, in particular with such a configuration of the reinforcing ribs, a high improvement in the torsional stiffness can be achieved. With the method described above for pressing in the reinforcing ribs, a pressing is thus produced from one side of the side surface of the web region in the direction of the other. It has now been found that it is further preferred if these reinforcing ribs not only from a

Side are pressed in the direction of the other side of the side surface of the land area, but if here a part of the reinforcing ribs is pressed from the opposite side. It is preferred if the reinforcing ribs are preferably arranged in line form, alternately each because they are pressed in from one side to the other. It has been found that, in particular by this imple mentation form, a further improvement in the stiffening and the torsional security of the metal support, which can reach a length of 2 m, is realized. Of course, this embodiment can then be combined with the further possibility that additionally a linear reinforcement is present as described above. Furthermore, an embodiment is preferred in which the reinforcing ribs have been alternately pressed from one direction into the other at the flange end, and that then further reinforcing ribs are additionally pressed parallel thereto at the web-side end in the direction of the hollow profile, which in turn alternately from one direction the other are incorporated. The arranged at the web-side end reinforcing ribs may have a greater distance from each other.

Of course, the invention also includes embodiments in which e.g. two reinforcing ribs are arranged in line parallel to the flange and in addition then also the reinforcing profiles in line form as described above are present.

To connect the main carrier with each other, it is provided in the invention, as already known in the prior art, that this is done via so-called. Bayonet closures. The connection of the main carriers with each other is thus different than those at the aforementioned crossing points, ie at the points where the grid by main carrier and two cross members or from a cross member and two main carriers is formed. These crossing points are realized exclusively as described above by means of the special connectors.

The material of the metallic carrier is a steel sheet of cold rolled strip. The steel grades include integrated C-steels with carbon mass fractions up to 1%, a preferred steel sheet is DX 51 Z 100.

The material for the connectors is a stainless steel, e.g. Chromium-nickel alloyed steels, such as e.g.

XlOCrNil8-8 (AISI 301).

In the invention, it should be emphasized that the choice of material stainless steel in combination with the omega shape outstanding mechanical stability is achieved.

The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9, without limiting the scope of protection to these specific embodiments.

FIG. 1 shows a plan view of the shape of the opening in the web region of the metallic carrier.

Figure 2 shows in section the structure of the metallic supports, i. both the main beam and the cross member.

Figure 3 shows a hook connector and its attachment to the frontal region of the cross member.

Figure 4 shows a click connector and its attachment to the frontal region of the cross member. Figure 5 shows in Figure 4a and Figure 4b in two different views the formation of the crossing point of the latching between the main and cross members with the connectors.

FIG. 6 shows in a further section how the connectors cooperate in the opening.

FIG. 7 shows a further illustration of a bayonet closure for connecting the main carriers to one another.

Figure 8 shows the omega shape of a hook connector.

Figure 9 shows the omega shape of a click connector.

FIG. 10 shows a hook connector in five different perspectives a), b), c), d) and e).

FIG. 11 shows in section the structure of a metallic carrier in the embodiment with two line-shaped reinforcing ribs.

FIG. 12 shows the metallic carrier according to FIG. 11 in a side view.

FIGS. 13 and 14 show a further embodiment of the metal layer with reinforcing ribs.

Figure 1 shows, in plan view, the formation of the opening 1 of the present invention in the metal supports, i. is provided both in the main carrier and in the cross member. The opening 1 is in

Formed rectangular shape and has two projections 2, 3 on the two short sides and two projections 4 and 5 on the longitudinal sides. The projections are it worked out of the material of the metallic support itself and thus integral part of ^¬ part of the metal support. This allows a simple and inexpensive manufacture because the advantages cracks 2, 3, 4, 5 are made as the Me ^¬ tallträger even of the same material and thus can be manufactured in one operation. The essential feature of the solution ^according to the invention is the specific formation of the opening 1 in the metal carriers. The positioning of the longitudinal projections 4 and 5 is chosen so that they are arranged in the upper third, preferably in the upper quarter of the opening 1 and that they are shaped so that the connector with its specific shape supported by the projections becomes.

In Fig. 2, the formation of the metal supports, that is, in section, is shown in section. both the main carrier and the cross member shown. The metal carrier according to the invention consists of a double sheet, the through

Forming is formed accordingly. At its flange 31 opposite end of the web 32 is formed in the form of a rectangular hollow section 9. The example shown in the embodiment according to FIG. 2 additionally also has a bridge 32

Reinforcement 7 on. This reinforcing profile 7 is also formed during the molding of the double sheet with and provides for an additional stiffening of the T-beam in the web 32. This reinforcing profile 7 is preferably over the entire length of the web

32 formed. The invention also includes embodiments in which two or three parallel line-shaped reinforcing profiles 7 are introduced in the web 32. The metal carrier according to the invention may additionally have reinforcing ribs 8.

These reinforcing ribs 8 can either also be worked out of the material of the double sheet metal carrier or they can be applied separately in one operation. These reinforcing ribs, which are likewise likewise arranged linearly in the region of the web 32 close to the flange, once again increase the rigidity in order then to produce sufficient stability for the ceiling substructure when the corresponding ceiling elements are suspended. Of course, the invention encompasses embodiments in which only reinforcing ribs are arranged in line form or that only reinforcing profiles in line form are provided. As can be seen from the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 2, the metal carrier shown there also additionally has a metallic end plate 10 which is folded over the ends of the flange 31 of the metal carrier. By means of this end plate, a desired optical effect can be produced on the room side. Furthermore, the end plate also ensures a flush conclusion room side.

Figure 3 shows a detail of the formation of a hook connector 11 according to the invention and its attachment to a cross member 12. The connector 11, as can be seen from Figure 3, is attached via two pressings 13, 14 at the front end of the cross member 12. The connector 11 is characterized in that it has a hook 15 at its free end. As explained in more detail below in FIG. 4, this hook 15 serves for latching to the main carrier or cross member. The embodiment of the connector, as shown in FIG. 3, also has two openings 16 and 17. As can be seen from the figure, the first opening 17, ie the person who is the front end of the web is ^¬ supplied, formed in a rectangular shape and has outwardly bulging longitudinal sides. The second Publ ^¬ voltage 16 is now formed flat and designed so that during engagement of the connectors 11 at the intersections of the bulge of the other

Connector 17 can engage in the opening 16. As a result, a secure and immovable stabilization ^¬ tion of the two cross members to each other is achieved. The connector 11, as shown in Figure 3, further characterized by the fact that it has two folds 18, 19, so that an omega shape is formed. These folds 18, 19 are formed in their shape so that they cooperate with the projections 4 and 5, as shown in Figure 1, together.

Another essential element of the hook connector according to the invention is that this in the folded portion, on the side of the

Flange side facing away, an arcuate recess 41 with a nose 40 has. This training in the form of an arch 41 with a nose 40 ensures that even the hook connector in

latched state abuts in the opening on the side facing away from the flange upper short side of the rectangular opening, can be solved by turning the Verrastverbindung this stop and the cross member through the arcuate recess can be pulled out again.

The embodiment shown in Figure 3 is still characterized by the fact that the cross member 12 is provided with a projection 20. This projection 20, which is an integral part of the cross member 12 is machined out of the same material as the cross member 12 and serves to stabilize the Operative connection of the two transverse beams 12 to be connected to a main beam or to another cross beam. The design and shape of the projection 20 is chosen so that it engages in the locked state on the flange of the main carrier or the cross member and thus contributes to a stabilization (see, inter alia, Figure 4).

The embodiment according to FIG. 3 likewise shows the reinforcing ribs 8 introduced in the cross member 12 in line form.

Figure 4 shows the inventive design of a click connector. The click-connector according to the invention also has, what is considered essential to the invention, two folds 18, 19, so that in turn here an omega-shape is formed. The click connector according to the invention then has, as is well known in the art, a resilient element 50. The formation of this resilient element 50 is in and of itself known in comparable click connectors in the prior art.

In Figure 5 is now shown in two different sections a) and b), as the two cross members 12 are latched on the hook connectors and the main carrier 21.

In section in the figure 5a, the cross member 12 is shown in fragmentary detail with a hook connector 11, as has been described in detail above in Figure 3. An identical cross member 12 with an identical connector 11 is shown in the right part of Figure 5a. The main carrier 21, which now only seen in section here is, is constructed analogously as in Figure 2 and consists of a web with a rectangular reinforcement 9 and a flange. The opening is designated 1. As can now be seen from the section in FIG. 5a, the hook 15 passes through the opening 1. The two connectors 11 are then interconnected via the openings 16 and 17

locked. Characterized in that the opening 17 has a bulge to the outside, this bulge of the opening 17 of a connector 11 can engage in the planar opening 16 of the other connector 11, so as to accomplish a secure locking.

FIG. 5b shows the latching in plan view. The main carrier 21 is, as described above in Figure 5a, with the two cross members 12 and the identical connectors 11th

locked. The locking is achieved via the connectors 11 of the respective cross members 12, which are fastened by means of rivets 13, 14 at the front end of the cross member (crossing point).

In FIG. 6, in a third section, the latching of the two hook connectors in the opening 1 is shown in an enlarged view. FIG. 6 shows the interaction of the opening 1 with the specially designed connectors 11. FIG. 6 shows the omega shape (dashed line) of the connectors 11.

As is illustrated in FIG. 6, the projections 2, 3, 4 and 5 serve to guide the connector 11. The connector 11 has bends 18, 19 which are formed in such a way that they surround the projections 2, 3, 4 and 5 , For this purpose, the connector 11 is provided with folds 18, 19, the said longitudinal sides pulled through, formed, these folds 18, 19 are formed so that they interact exactly with the projections 2, 3, 4 and 5, thus ensuring a secure fit of Verrastverbindung.

Finally, FIG. 7 shows the main carrier 21 with the opening 1 and a bayonet closure 30. Thus, according to the invention, a connector as described above is not proposed for connecting the main carriers to one another, but this connection is known per se from the prior art Bayonet locks ensured.

FIG. 8 shows the hook connector 11 described in more detail in FIG. 3 in three different views. In FIG. 8 a, the hook connector 11 is shown in plan view and completely corresponds to the hook connector, as it already is in FIG has been described in detail. In Figure 8b, the hook connector 11 is now shown in section. As can be seen from the cross section b), the hook connector 11 has an omega shape with two folds 18 and 19. Ultimately, Figure 8 then shows the hook connector 11 in the side view.

FIG. 9 shows in an analogous manner in three views in FIGS. 9a, 9b and 9c the construction of the click connector already described in FIG. Of the

Click connector 60 in the illustration a), i. in the plan view, has already been described in more detail in Figure 4. As can now be seen from FIG. 9b, the click connector 60 also has an omega shape with bends 18 and 19 in cross-section.

The key advantage of the connectors according to the invention is that both the hook connector 11, As described above in Figure 8, as well as the click connector 60 in cross-section have an omega-shaped, which is designed similar, so that this omega shape with the projections in the opening 1 cooperates. The depth of the fold is matched exactly to the projections.

Finally, the click connector 60 is again shown in FIG. 9 in the side view.

FIG. 10 shows a further embodiment of a hook connector 11 in different perspective views. The hook connector 11, as shown in plan view in FIG. 10 a), essentially corresponds to the embodiment of the hook connector , as has already been described in detail in Figure 8. In contrast to the embodiment of the hook connector of Figure 8, the hook connector of this embodiment, starting from the nose 40 in the bent portion 18 in the direction of the front end of the connector 11, and here in the non-folded portion, a further fold 70 on. This further bend 70 is now, as can be seen from the perspective illustrations b), c), d) and e), in the direction of the fold 18, but only in the region which does not bend in comparison to the embodiment according to FIG is. This is also apparent from the sectional views f) and g).

With i) and h) further cuts through the connector are shown.

The embodiment according to FIG. 10 brings with it the advantage that even easier and clearer locking and loosening occur at the same time. cherem stop the locking connection results.

Figure 11 now shows in cross section a further exemplary form of the metal carrier, that is both the main ^¬ support and the cross member. In essence, the embodiment corresponds to the form as has already been described in detail in FIG. Different from the embodiment of Figure 2 is now that further reinforcing ribs 8 ^λ are provided additionally in addition to the reinforcing ribs 8, which are formed in flanschnahen area, and the lens-shaped reinforcing profile. These additional reinforcing ribs 8 ^V are also incorporated as the reinforcing ribs 8 in the metallic carrier, for example, also pressed, but preferably have a greater distance from each other as the reinforcing ribs 8 in the vicinity of the flange. Of course, the invention also encompasses embodiments in which more reinforcing ribs 8, as shown in FIG. 12, are introduced. It is essential, however, that these reinforcing ribs 8 are formed in the web region between the linear reinforcement 7 and the rectangular hollow profile 9.

Figures 13 and 14 show now execution forms of the metal support, in which additionally reinforcing ribs 40, 41 and 40 ', 41 ¹ are alternately introduced from one side in the direction of the other. In the embodiment according to FIG. 13, reinforcing ribs 40, 41 are introduced at the flange-side end in a line-shaped manner. In this embodiment, each form the reinforcing ribs have been alternately incorporated from one side in the direction of the other. The reinforcing ribs, which have been designated 40, are visible from the non-visible side in the web area been pressed. Those which are shown dark (reference numeral 41) have been pressed from the visible side toward the other side. The same applies to the indentations indicated by 40 ⁽ and 41 ¹ ) In this embodiment, reinforcing ribs 40, 41 have in each case been pressed in alternately from one side in the direction of the other parallel to the flange in line form at uniform intervals, and continue parallel to In turn, reinforcing ribs 40 * and 41 ⁽ press-fitted, but the reinforcing ribs arranged in the direction of the web-end are provided at a greater distance in the vicinity of the hollow profile 9. It has been found that this embodiment in particular has excellent torsional safety and stability of the metal carrier In the representation in FIG. 13, the opening that has hitherto been shown in the other embodiments has not been drawn.

In the embodiment form of Figure 14 are in the metal carrier 21 only alternately on the flange-side end of the web 32 reinforcing ribs 40, 41 have been alternately introduced from one direction to the other.

Claims

claims

Metallic ceiling substructure for ceiling elements consisting of intersecting, ceiling-spaced metal beams forming a grid, the metal beams being formed as main and transverse beams and having an inverted T-profile, the flange (31) of which is towards the interior of the room shows and wherein in each case the points of intersection of the grid by at the end ^¬ sided ends of the cross member (12) arranged connectors (11, 60), via openings

(1) are latched together in the web area of the metal carriers, are formed,

characterized in that the metal supports have an opening (1) with a rectangular basic shape, wherein each center on the short sides of the rectangle and each on the longitudinal sides of the rectangle projections (2, 3, 4, 5) in the same height in the direction of the interior the opening (1) are formed and that the connectors (11, 60) each have on their longitudinal sides bends (18, 19) which cooperate with the projections (2, 3, 4, 5).

Metallic ceiling substructure according to claim 1, characterized in that the projections (2, 3, 4, 5) of the openings (1) are made of the material of the metallic carrier.

Metallic ceiling substructure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the projections (4, 5) on the longitudinal sides, in above the flange side (31) facing Be ^¬ rich, are formed.

Metallic ceiling substructure according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the projections (2, 3, 4, 5) of the rectangular openings (1) are dimensioned such that they are used to guide the connectors (11) guided through the opening (11) , 60).

Metallic ceiling substructure according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the connectors (11, 60) by the folds (18, 19) have an omega shape.

Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the connectors (11, 60) at the front ends of the cross member (12) via at least one pressing (13, 14) are attached.

Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the connectors (11) have two openings (16, 17), wherein the first opening (17), which faces the front end of the web, rectangular shape with outwards has curved longitudinal sides, and that the second opening (16) is formed so that in each case the bulging opening (17) of the

Connector (11) of the other cross member (12) in the second opening (16) of the connector (11) can engage and that at the free ends of the connectors (11) a hook (15) is arranged (hook connector). Metallic ceiling substructure according to claim 7, characterized in that the

Connectors (11) on the side facing away from the flange side in the folded portion a nose (40) and an arcuate recess (41).

Metallic ceiling substructure according to

Claim 8, characterized in that the connector (11), starting from the nose (40) in the folded portion (18), in the direction of the end face of the connector (11) in the non-folded portion, a further fold (70).

Metallic ceiling substructure according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the connectors (60) between the two folds (18, 19) have a resilient element (50) (click connector).

Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the metal beams are connected to each other via impact at the crossing points.

Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the metal beams are connected to each other via a at the front ends of the cross member (12) formed offset.

Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the metal supports each have at the front ends of the web (32) a machined out of the material of the metal support projection (20) in the Locked state on the inside of the flange (31) of the other metal carrier engages.

14. Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 13, characterized ge ^¬ indicates that the T-beams are formed from a Dop ^¬ pelblech.

15. Metallic ceiling substructure according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the web-side end of the T-beam has a hollow profile (9), preferably in a rectangular shape, has.

16. Metallic ceiling substructure according to claim 15, characterized in that the double sheet is connected to the flange-side end of the T-beam via an additional metallic end plate (10).

17. A metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that in the web (32) of the metal carrier preferably over the entire length of the metal support at least one line-shaped reinforcing profile (7) is present.

18. A metallic ceiling substructure according to claim 17, characterized in that two or three parallel line-shaped reinforcing profiles (7) in the web (32) are present.

19. A metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that in the web (32) of the metal support of at least one side surface of the web of reinforcing ribs (8, 40, 41, 8 ', 40 ⁴ , 41 ^x ) in the direction the opposite side surface of the web are pressed. Metallic ceiling substructure according to

Claim 19, characterized in that at least a part of the reinforcing ribs (8, 40, 41, 8 ¹ , 40 ', 41 are pressed from the other side.

Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 19 or 20, characterized in that the reinforcing ribs (8, 40, 41) are formed parallel to the flange (31) in line form.

Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that in the web (32), preferably over the entire length of the metal carrier, a linear reinforcing profile (7) and in the region of the flange end reinforcing ribs (8, 40, 41 ) and in the region of the web-side end further reinforcing ribs (8 ', 40', 41 ^l ) are formed.

Metallic ceiling substructure according to claim 22, characterized in that the further reinforcing ribs (8 ¹ , 40 ', 41') have a greater distance from one another than the reinforcing ribs (8, 40, 41).

Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the main carriers (21) are interconnected by means of connectors arranged at the front ends and forming a bayonet closure (30).

Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that the grid of each other latched transverse and main beams (12, 21) and / or from each other latched Querträ ^¬ like (12).

26. Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 25, characterized in that the main carrier (21) has a length of 3 m to 4 m and the cross member (12) has a length of 0.5 m or 2 m.

27. Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 26, characterized in that the T-profile of the metal carrier has a web length of 20 to 80 mm and a

Flange width of 10 to 70 mm.

28. Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 27, characterized in that the metallic material of the carrier is a steel sheet.

29. Metallic ceiling substructure according to at least one of claims 1 to 28, characterized in that the metallic material of the connectors is a stainless steel.