EP2756137A1

EP2756137A1 - Drain for a floor-level shower

Info

Publication number: EP2756137A1
Application number: EP12756194.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Sebastian BERGMOSER; Patrick Schäfer
Original assignee: Viega GmbH and Co KG
Current assignee: Viega Technology GmbH and Co KG
Priority date: 2011-09-15
Filing date: 2012-09-07
Publication date: 2014-07-23
Anticipated expiration: 2032-09-07
Also published as: BR112014003904A2; WO2013037710A1; BR112014003904A8; BR112014003904B1; ES2676203T3; DE102011053644B4; RU2569064C1; EP2756137B1; DK2756137T3; DE102011053644A1; AU2012307532A1; AU2012307532B2; PL2756137T3

Abstract

The invention relates to a drain (1') for a floor-level shower, comprising at least two drain bodies (2) and at least one connecting body (40, 40', 40'', 40''', 40''''), via which at least two of the drain bodies (2) are connected to each other in a releasable manner and which is provided with at least one seal (7) associated with the connected drain bodies (2). At least two of the drain bodies (2) are provided with at least one recess or mounting (30) at the drain body ends facing away from the connecting body (40, 40', 40'', 40''', 40'''') for bearing an end of a rod-like body (5) which extends along and within the inlet opening (2.2) of the drain body (2) in the assembled state.

Description

Drainage channel for a floor-level shower

The invention relates to a gutter for a floor-level shower.

Drainage channels for floor-level showers are known. They usually comprise a gutter body made of stainless steel, on which a drain neck is formed or welded and in which a grid is inserted. The water from the shower flows over the floor, which is typically covered with tiles or natural stone slabs, and enters the gutter through the grate. The gutter of the channel body ultimately leads the water to a drain. Such gutters are installed in the ground, with the grate up close to about the floor covering the shower. The installation of a shower tray or the like is not required, so that the peripheral edge of the

Shower tray, which often has a disturbing effect, is eliminated.

Gullies for floor-level showers have to be adapted in a special way to the special installation site, as the substructure, the floor covering made of tiles or natural stone and the connection to the drainage pipe can be fitted from case to case

may vary and usually only a low height is available. Above all, such

Gutters ensure a safe drainage of the water, in which the bottom floor construction, consisting of screed and if necessary thermal insulation, not soaked. In addition, they should be aesthetically integrated into the ground.

Due to different customer requirements or different space conditions in shower baths different lengths shower channel bodies are offered. conventional

Shower channel bases are available, for example, with a uniform width of about 140 mm in stepped lengths of 750 mm, 800 mm, 900 mm, 1000 mm and 1200 mm. As a result, a large number of different shower channels are produced and kept in stock. The scope of a particular conventional shower channel is usually limited. In addition, there is sometimes the customer request that the surface of the shower channel visible in the completely installed state, that is to say in particular its grate, is made as small or narrow as possible. The shower channel is then less noticeable or looks more elegant in its aesthetic appearance.

The present invention has for its object to provide a gutter for floor-level showers that can be produced more cost-effectively than conventional shower channels and in the fully installed state has a relatively small visible surface at high drainage capacity.

This object is achieved by a drainage channel (shower channel) with the features of claim 1. The gutter according to the invention comprises at least two

Channel body and at least one connecting body, via the at least two of the gutter body releasably connected together are and which is provided with at least one of the connected channel bodies associated seal, wherein at least two of the channel body at its the connecting body

opposite ends with at least one recess or

Holder for supporting one end of a rod-like body are provided, which extends in the assembled state along and within the inlet opening of the gutter body. The recess or holder for mounting one end of the rod-like body is preferably formed or attached to a channel end detachably connected to the gutter body.

The drainage channel according to the invention (shower channel) is based on the idea, the gutter body arbitrarily long, for example in a length in the range of 1200 mm to 2000 mm

so that the or the gutter body before the

Installation of the gutter can be shortened according to the customer's request by means of a saw or another cutting tool. The respective gutter body or the

In this way, the drainage channel can be optimally adapted to a tile or floor tile format or a joint grid. Also, by appropriate trimming (shortening) of a gutter body of the gutter according to the invention an optimal adaptation to the horizontal extent of a

Shower screen serving glass or to the width of a shower room niche possible. It must be part of the

Manufacturer so that no special lengths are produced anymore. The open end of the suitably cut gutter body can be sealed liquid-tight by means of an associated gutter end piece and an associated seal. By limiting the number of different gutter lengths to one, two, three, or at most four

certain lengths can lower production costs and lower logistics costs at the manufacturer

Achieve shower channels. Likewise, an optimized storage logistics can be achieved in this case with dealers supplied with the shower channels according to the invention.

Furthermore, the gutter according to the invention is based on the idea, instead of a typically plate-shaped grate

preferably a single rod-like body or

as few, for example, two or three, rod-like body (grate bars) provided at the top of the inlet opening of the gutter. The grate bar or the grate bars extend in the mounted state along and within the inlet opening of the channel body and can be stored in or on the gutter end piece. This idea takes into account and favors the variable length adaptability of the gutter according to the invention. The respective rod-shaped body (grate bar) is preferably longer than the associated channel body and can also be depending on the desired length of the gutter on the

Cut required length. In particular, the use of a single rod-like body or, if possible, less rod-like, mutually parallel body (grate bars) promotes a reduction in the ready built

Condition visible surface of the gutter. Preferably, in the finished state of the floor-level shower in

Essentially, only the single or the few rod-like body of the gutter (shower channel) visible. When using several parallel rod-like bodies (grate bars), the distance between adjacent Grate bars in particular at most 8 mm, preferably at most 6 mm and particularly preferably at most 4 mm. In particular, the solution according to the invention makes possible a very narrow one

Execution of a shower channel with high drainage performance compared to conventional, a plate-shaped grate having shower channels. In addition, the solution according to the invention also enables a saving of material costs in relation to the otherwise conventional plate-shaped stainless steel grid. By the at least one connecting body and the

at least two gutter body of the gutter according to the invention, it is possible to realize a particularly long gutter. In this case, the at least one connecting body can in particular be designed in such a way that the gutter bodies connected to one another in a detachable manner are arranged in a straight line to one another. Alternatively, however, the at least one connecting body of the drainage channel according to the invention can also be designed such that the channel bodies releasably connected to one another are angularly juxtaposed with one another. For example, can be formed with right angles

Connecting bodies substantially realize L-shaped, U-shaped or rectangular gutter body arrangements. If appropriate, the connecting body or at least one of the connecting bodies of the drainage channel according to the invention can also have an angular shape deviating from a rectangular design, for example a 120 ° or 135 ° angular shape.

The inventive concept of connecting or juxtaposing two or more channel bodies via one or more connecting bodies allows a very variable design of a drainage channel (shower channel), wherein despite a narrow design of the inlet opening still a high drainage capacity can be achieved due to the relatively large length of the inlet opening of the gutter according to the invention. An advantageous embodiment of the drainage channel according to the invention is characterized in that the connecting body has a channel connecting the channel hydraulically fluid channel. The liquid channel allows overflow of wastewater collected in the gutter from a gutter body into the adjacent gutter body. This ensures a particularly high drainage performance. Furthermore, this embodiment offers the possibility to provide only one of the at least two channel body with a drain neck.

A further preferred embodiment of the drainage channel according to the invention is that the liquid channel has a bottom surface formed with a slope, which drops in the direction of at least one of the two channel body connected to the connecting body. This reduces the drainage drainage drainage time.

Another embodiment of the drainage channel according to the invention is characterized in that the connecting body separates the channel channels of the interconnected channel body, so that a flow of liquid from the channel channel of a channel body in the channel channel of the connected

Channel body is prevented. This embodiment offers hygienic advantages, since a liquid channel (overflow) between the adjoining gutter bodies, which is quite vulnerable to contamination or deposits, is not present. In a further embodiment, the connecting body may have at least one upwardly open indentation which widens the gutter channel of the channel body connected to the connecting body horizontally. This embodiment is also advantageous in terms of hygiene, since in turn there is no fluid channel (overflow) between the adjacent channel bodies which may be susceptible to dirt deposits. In addition, increases the upwardly open indentation of the connecting body at predetermined dimensions of the gutter with respect to the aforementioned variant, in which the adjoined gutter bodies are hydraulich separated and the connecting body has no such indentation, the water absorption capacity and extent the drainage performance of the gutter.

Furthermore, with this. .usgestaltung the indentation have a trained with gradient bottom surface which drops in the direction of the channel channel of the gutter body. This, in turn, reduces the drainage drainage drainage time.

A reliable mechanical connection of connecting body and gutter bodies as well as reliable sealing at the relevant connecting surfaces can be achieved if, according to a further preferred embodiment of the gutter according to the invention, the connecting body is releasably connected by means of a screw connection to the gutter bodies assigned to it.

The gutter body of the gutter according to the invention can cost a1s plastic injection molded parts or extrusion parts are manufactured. The respective channel body is, in particular as an injection-molded part, preferably designed in such a way that its channel bottom is formed with a slope towards the outlet opening. It can be dispensed with the gutter body but also on a slope.

Particularly preferably, the gutter body of the gutter according to the invention are each formed from a gutter profile, wherein at the end facing away from the connecting body of the respective gutter body (gutter profile) a gutter end piece is arranged, which closes the respective gutter body frontally. In particular, extruded or extruded profiles, for example metal profiles, in particular aluminum profiles, can be used as the channel body. Likewise, extruded or extruded plastic profiles can be used as gutter body, this configuration is particularly advantageous in terms of low production costs. A further advantageous embodiment of the drainage channel according to the invention provides that the respective channel body has grooves, bores or channels extending parallel to its longitudinal axis for fastening self-tapping screws. Preferably, these grooves or channels extend over the entire length of the channel body, so that the channel body of the gutter according to the invention can be cut to any desired length as needed and the tapping screws can always be screwed into the grooves or channels of the channel body cutting and thus always a reliable Connection with the connecting body or a gutter tail can be ensured. In this case, the holes or channels for an advantageous development be provided with continuous longitudinal slots of the gutter according to the invention. At these longitudinal slots can be in a simple and reliable way foot elements for

Mount the support (bearing) of the respective channel body in a form-fitting manner.

A further advantageous embodiment of the gutter invention provides that the storage of a rod-like body serving, arranged at the ends of the gutter body recesses or holders are each provided with an adjustment for height adjustment of the rod-like body relative to at least one of the gutter body. As a result, the altitude of the rod-like body can be easily adapted to different thickness floor tiles or floor coverings in a simple manner. For this purpose, the adjusting element is preferably insertable into the recess in a form-fitting manner or can be positively connected to the holder.

In particular, it is proposed in this context that the support for supporting one end of the rod-like body is mounted continuously height-adjustable on the gutter end piece.

A further advantageous embodiment of the drainage channel according to the invention further consists in that the gutter end piece has a threaded bore with an adjusting screw for stepless height adjustment of the rod-like body.

Accordingly, the connecting body of the

Drainage channel according to the invention have at least one threaded hole with an adjusting screw for stepless height adjustment of the rod-like body. According to a further embodiment of the rod-like body may be provided with at least one engaging on its underside web holder. This embodiment is particularly advantageous in the case of a relatively long channel body and a correspondingly long rod-shaped body in order to support the rod-shaped body and to counteract a deflection of the same.

In this case, the respective web holder may be formed as a height-adjustable web holder, in order to be able to easily make a height adjustment of the rod-shaped body to differently thick floor tiles or natural stone floor panels. Another preferred embodiment of the invention

Drainage channel is characterized in that at least one of the gutter body has a drain hole designed as a slot whose longitudinal axis extends in the longitudinal direction of the channel body, wherein the drain opening is provided with a discharge nozzle having a mouthpiece connected to the channel body and comprising a slot-shaped channel cross-section. The gutter body can thereby be made relatively narrow. Further preferred and advantageous embodiments of the gutter according to the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Hereinafter, the invention will be described with reference to a plurality

Exemplary embodiments illustrative drawing explained in more detail. Show it: Figure 1 is a drainage channel in an exploded view with an associated odor trap.

FIG. 2 shows the gutter of FIG. 1 without odor trap in a perspective bottom view; FIG.

Fig. 3 and 4, a gutter end of the gutter of Figure 1 in various perspective views, wherein in Figure 4, a holder for supporting one end of an insertable in the gutter rod-like body (bridge) is shown exploded;

5 shows an end section of the gutter of Figure 1 in a perspective view, wherein the holder for supporting one end of the rod-like body (web) is shown in turn exploded.

6 shows the end section of the finished gutter of FIG. 1 or FIG. 5 in plan view;

Fig. 7 which the trough end of Fig. 4 associated

Holder, in perspective bottom view;

Fig. 8, the gutter tail with associated holder according to

4 in a perspective bottom view;

Fig. 9 to 11 an enlarged view and vertical

Sectional views of one in the gutter of the

Fig. 1 insertable bridge holder; FIGS. 12 and 13 show two end sections of channel bodies, which in each case essentially correspond to the channel body shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and are detachably connected to one another via a sleeve-like connecting body, in a perspective top view and a perspective bottom view, respectively;

FIGS. 14 and 15 show the connecting body of FIGS. 12 and

13 without the channel body and without the rod-shaped webs, in an end view or in an exploded perspective view;

16 to 19, a second embodiment of a

Connecting body, via the two gutter body can be detachably connected to each other, in perspective views or one

Side view corresponding to those of Figures 12 to 15; Fig. 20 to 23, a third embodiment of a

Side view corresponding to those of Figures 12 to 15;

Fig. 24 to 26 a fourth embodiment of a

Connecting body, via the two gutter body can be detachably connected to each other, in perspective views, those of the

Figures 12, 13 and 15 correspond; Fig. 27 to 30, a fifth embodiment of a

Connecting body, over the two gutter body can be releasably connected to each other, in perspective views and a side view, corresponding to those of Figures 12 to 15;

31 to 34, a sixth embodiment of a

Connecting body, via the two gutter body can be releasably connected to each other, in perspective views and a side view corresponding to those of Figures 12 to 15; and FIGS. 35 to 37 show a seventh embodiment of a

Connecting body, via the two gutter body can be detachably connected to each other, in perspective views corresponding to those of Figures 12, 13 and 15.

Figures 1 and 2 show an embodiment of a gutter 1 with accessories for the production of a floor-level shower. The shower channel or gutter 1 comprises a gutter body 2 and two gutter end pieces 3, which are detachably connectable to the gutter body 2. The gutter body 2 consists of a gutter profile, which is preferably made by extrusion of plastic. The extruded gutter profile 2 has a substantially

U-shaped profile section 2.1. The width of the inlet opening 2.2 of the channel body 2 is preferably smaller than its gutter depth. On both sides of the inlet opening 2.2 are on the U-shaped

Profile section 2.1 Flanges (Äbdichtungsflansche) 2.3 formed, which extend along the longitudinal axis of the channel body 2 and to each other substantially flush with the inlet opening 2.2 ends. The tops of the flanges 2.3 are substantially planar. However, as can also be seen in particular in FIG. 5, they can also have a profiling or structure, in particular in the form of grooves 2.31 running in the longitudinal direction of the gutter 1. This profiling or structure 2.31 improves the connection of the gutter 1 with sealing materials, such as e.g. liquid applied sealing film (so-called liquid film) or tile or natural stone adhesives. Below the flanges 2.3, the channel body 2 has grooves or channels 2.5, which extend over the entire length of the channel body 2 and parallel to its longitudinal axis. Screws 8 are screwed into the channels 2.5 or longitudinal grooves for fixing the channel end pieces 3 on the channel body (compare FIG. 2). To accommodate the screws 8, the

respective gutter end piece 3 through holes 3.5, which are aligned with the channels 2.5 or longitudinal grooves of the channel body 2. The screws 8 are preferably

Tapping screws.

The longitudinal grooves or channels 2.5 are preferably on the

Outer sides of hollow profile walls 2.10 formed, which are integrally formed integrally on the underside of one of the flanges 2.3 and the outside of the U-shaped profile section 2.1 and thus define a tubular channel. This configuration gives the inventive flow channel 1 ^¬ an advantageously high bending stiffness. The channels 2.5 are formed as open channels; they each have an outwardly directed, continuous longitudinal slot 2.51. The longitudinal slots 2.51 of the channels 2.5 are preferably in a common plane which extends parallel to the plane defined by the flanges 2.3. The outer mouths of the two

Longitudinal slots 2.51 are aligned in this case substantially diametrically opposite each other.

The underside of the channel body 2 are height-adjustable foot elements (mounting feet) 4 assigned, which are detachably connected to the channel body 2. The respective foot element 4 is formed from a profile element 4.1, the latching elements associated with the longitudinal slots 2.51 of the channels 2.5 or

Holder 4.2 has. The latching elements 4.2 are designed, for example, in the form of spring-elastic latching tongues which have projections 4.21 engaging in the longitudinal slots 2.51 (see FIG. 2).

The profile elements .1 can be displaced along the channel body 2 or the longitudinal slots 2.51. The lower web 4.3 of the profile element 4.1 has threaded holes 4.4 or threaded sleeves, are screwed into the height-adjustable feet 4.5. The leveling feet 4.5 are preferably designed to decouple the body sound.

The respective foot element 4 or profile element 4.1 has one or more support sections 4.6, 4.7. By doing

illustrated embodiment, the foot member 4 comprises a on the underside of the U-shaped profile section 2.1 adjacent support section 4.6 and two voltage applied to the underside of the flanges 2.3 support sections 4.7.

The respective gutter end piece 3 has on its side facing away from the gutter body 2 a substantially horizontally oriented flange (sealing flange) 3.6, which in the fully assembled state of the gutter 1 is substantially flush with the flanges 2.3 of the gutter body 2. The flange 3.6 may also be provided on the upper side with a profiling or structure, e.g. be provided in the form of grooves 3..61. The channel end piece 3 in this case has the flanges 2.3 of the channel body facing paragraphs (support elements) 3.7, which are overlapped by the ends of the flanges 2.3 of the channel body 2. The paragraphs or support elements 3.7 are slightly wedge-shaped or ramp-shaped, so that they taper towards their the gutter body 2 facing edge. By this wedge or ramp shape can be when attaching the channel end piece 3 to the

Channel body 2, the paragraphs or support elements 3.7 slide without tilting or obstruction under the flanges 2.3 of the gutter body.

The channel end piece 3 has in its the channel body 2 associated side a recess or profile recess 3.3, in which an end portion of the channel body 2 can be inserted. In the recess (profile recess) 3.3 a channel 7 associated with the gutter body 7 is arranged. The seal 7 is made of rubber or rubber-elastic material. It is formed in this embodiment substantially T-shaped, with its central part 7.2 sealingly inserted into the frontal end of the groove of the channel body 2. The shape of the middle part 7.2 of the seal 7 corresponds In addition, the middle part 7.2 of the seal 7 has a substantially U-shaped collar, on whose outer circumference a plurality of radially projecting, mutually parallel sealing lips 7.1 are formed, extending over the entire outer circumference of the collar. The

Sealing lips 7.1 lie in the assembled state of

Shower channel 1 sealing on the inside of the channel body (channel profile) 2 at.

Extending from the top of the collar to the outside

extending arms 7.3 of the T-shaped seal 7 are in the assembled state of the shower channel 1 sealing between the facing end faces of the flanges 2.3 and 3.6 of the channel body 2 and the gutter end piece 3. The ends of the arms 7.3 of the seal 7 are formed like an eye, so that they surround the outer paragraphs 3.7 of the gutter end piece 3 or the paragraphs 3.7 can be inserted through the eye-shaped ends of the sealing arms 7.3 through.

The recess (profile recess) 3.3 of the respective gutter end piece 3 also includes sections (chambers) 3.4 to

Recording the ends of the channels 2.5 and the ends of the

Hollow section walls 2.10 of the channel body 2. For receiving the end of the hollow profile walls 2.10, which are integrally formed on the underside of the channel flanges 2.3, the paragraphs or support elements 3.7 of the channel end piece 3 on both sides of the longitudinal center axis of the shower channel 1 a gap 3.71. The respective gutter end piece 3 has a holder 30 for supporting one end of a rod-like body 5. The single rod-shaped body 5 has the function of a grate and can also be referred to as a grate bar or bar. It extends in the mounted state along and within the inlet opening 2.2 of the channel body. 2

The holder 30 has a recess 31 into which the rod-like body or web 5 can be positively inserted with its respective end. The holder 30 is associated with an adjusting element 6 ', by means of which the height position of the rod-like body (web) 5 can be adjusted relative to the channel body 2. The adjusting element 6 'is formed in this Äusführungsbeispiel by a screw which is formed in a formed in the gutter end piece 3 threaded hole

is screwed. This screw connection is preferably designed as a self-locking thread. The threaded bore can preferably by a in the gutter end piece. 3

be implemented cast threaded sleeve.

The screw 6 'preferably consists of a hexagon socket screw or a Schiitzkopfschraube. The screw head 6.3 is cylindrical. The holder 30 has a plate-shaped or web-shaped body portion 34, on the underside of a recess 35 for receiving the

Screw head 6.3 is formed. The recess 35 is preferably designed so that the holder 30 can be clamped onto the screw head 6.3. The height of the screw heads 6.3 and thus the height of the web 5 relative to the channel body 2 can be adjusted by turning the screws 6 'continuously.

Furthermore, the holder 30 comprises on the underside of its plate-shaped or web-shaped section 34 a tongue-shaped web 36, which in the assembled state of the Drain groove 1 parallel to the seal 7 engages in the groove of the channel body 2. A recess 31

defining U-shaped portion 37 of the holder 30 is integrally formed on the tongue-shaped web 36.

The brackets 30 are covered on the upper side by platelets 9. The platelets 9 may be provided on their upper side preferably with a company logo or a registered trademark (not shown). The respective plate 9 is detachably connected to the holder. For this purpose, the

Holder 30 on its upper side opening recesses 38, in the molded on the underside of the plate 9 plug-in elements 9.1 are positively and / or frictionally inserted. The plug elements 9.1 are preferably pin-shaped and / or cylindrical. The the plug elements 9.1

associated recesses 38 of the holder 30 have the shape of a plurality of merging holes, the one

Long slot with a wavy or tooth-shaped inner contour form. The plate 9 can thus at different

Make the holder 30 are connected to the same, so that a positional adjustment of the plate 9 in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the gutter 1 is possible.

Furthermore, the gutter 1 according to the invention may comprise web holders 15 which can be inserted into the channel. The web holder 15 are preferably designed to be height-adjustable (cf., FIGS. 1 and 9). You have, for example, a forked

Head section 15.1 and a forked or bridge-shaped foot section 15.2, wherein the head section 15.1 and the foot section 15.2 are connected to each other by a threaded rod 15.3. The threaded rod 15.3 can be integrally attached to the underside of the fork-shaped head portion 15.1 be. The foot section 15.2 has a cast-in or overmolded threaded nut or threaded sleeve 15.5 in its upper middle section 15.4. The feet 15.6 of the forked or bridge-shaped foot section 15.2 are over

Leg members 15.7 connected to the central portion 15.4. The leg elements 15.7 and the feet 15.6 formed thereon define a passage 16. The head section 15.1 of the height-adjustable bar holder 15 comprises a channel-shaped section 15.8 for receiving the underside of the

Steges 5. Within the channel-shaped section 15.8 the web 5 facing clamping projections 15.9 are formed. On the outside of the channel-shaped section 15.8 are

Projections or spacers 15.10 are provided, which face in the assembled state of the inside of the groove of the channel body 2.

The gutter body 2 has on its underside as

Long hole trained drain opening, whose longitudinal axis extends in the longitudinal direction of the channel body 2. The drainage opening is provided with a discharge nozzle 10, which has a mouthpiece 10.1 and comprises a slot-shaped channel cross-section. The mouthpiece 10.1 is welded or glued to the gutter body (gutter profile) 2. With 12 a removable sieve is called, in the

Inlet opening or the mouthpiece of the drain neck 10 can be used. The screen 12 can be removed from the gutter body 2 after removal of the cover plate 9 and the central web (grate bar) 5. For handling the screen 12 this is provided on the upper side with one or more handles 12.1. The discharge nozzle 10 is inserted into a height adjustment piece 10.2, in the upper end of which an annular or oval lip seal 17 is previously used. The height compensation piece 10.2 is provided on the outside with radially projecting ribs, which serve as a guide for a cutting tool in a possibly required reduction of the height adjustment piece 10.2. The lower end of the height adjustment piece 10.2 is sealingly inserted into a connection opening 13.1 of a trap closure housing 13.

After the shower channel 1 is horizontally connected to a (not shown) drain line is integrated by introducing screed mass in the screed floor and the screed floor is cured, applied to the flange and the screed floor constructed of liquid film and sealing strip seal. To this

Sealing is finally a flooring, such as tile flooring glued. The edges of the tiles can reach as far as the longitudinal edges of the inlet opening 2.2. To eliminate sharp edges, the tile edges can be chamfered and / or polished. But it can also be used tile finishing rails that cover the edges. Occasionally there is a situation at the installation location of the gutter in which an extension of the gutter body 2 is desired, for example, if a longer gutter or a higher drainage capacity is desired at a constant inlet opening width. FIGS. 12 to 35 show various exemplary embodiments of a drainage channel 1 'according to the invention, which is composed of at least two channel bodies 2 and at least one connecting element 40, wherein the at least two channel body 2 are releasably connected to each other via the connecting body 40. The connecting body 40 is provided in the connecting region with a groove 7 associated with the gutter body 2. The gutter bodies 2 connected via the connecting body 40 may optionally differ from one another in that only one of these gutter bodies is provided with a drain opening or a drainage neck 10 (see FIG. 2). Corresponding to the channel body 2 of the gutter 1 according to the figures 1 to 8 are connected via at least one of the connecting body 40 according to the figures 12 to 37

Channel body 2 at its ends remote from the connecting body 40 with at least one recess or holder 30 for supporting one end of a rod-like body (grate bar) 5 is provided, which extends in the assembled state along and within the inlet opening 2.2 of the channel body 2. The channel body 2 are in Figures 12 to 37 only

in sections or in some of these figures the

Clarity because not shown.

FIGS. 12 to 26 show exemplary embodiments in which the connecting body 40 according to the invention is sleeve-like

is formed, so that the detachably connected together channel body 2 is substantially rectilinear

are juxtaposed.

In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 12 to 15, the connecting body (sleeve) 40 is designed to be closed, ie the connecting body 40 separates the channel channels 2.4 of the interconnected channel body 2, so that a flow of liquid from the channel channel 2.4 of a channel body 2 in the channel channel 2.4 of the connected channel body 2 is prevented.

The holder 30 for the rod-shaped body 5 and the recess or profile recess 3.3, into which an end portion of the channel body 2 can be inserted, are formed on the connecting body 40 as on the gutter end piece 3 according to FIGS. 3 to 5. The brackets 30 are thus also infinitely height adjustable here. Similarly, the connecting body 40 (as the gutter end piece 3) the gutters bodies 2 facing paragraphs (support elements) 40.7, which are overlapped by the ends of the flanges 2.3 of the respective channel body 2. The receptacles 40.1 for the channel body 2 am

Connecting bodies 40 are connected to each other by a

connected plate-shaped portion 40.2. The plate-shaped portion 40.2 of the connecting body is preferably formed in the form of a closed plate. In the mutually facing wall or web portions 40.3 of the connecting body 40 are through holes 40.5 for receiving

Fixing screws 8 formed. The screws 8 are preferably designed as tapping screws and are screwed into the mutually parallel grooves or channels 2.5 of the channel body 2. Furthermore, at the bottom of the plate-shaped portion 40.2 and at the facing wall or web portions 40.3

Reinforcing ribs 40.4 formed.

The connecting body 40 'of the drainage channel 1' according to the invention shown in FIGS. 16 to 19 differs from the connecting body 40 according to FIGS. 12 to 15 in that it connects a channel body 2

Fluid channel 40.6 has. In the channel channel 2.4 of a channel body 2 trapped water can thus flow through the liquid channel 40.6 of the connecting body 40 'in the channel channel 2.4 of the adjacent channel body 2 and vice versa. Between the flange-shaped sections 40.8 of the connecting body 40 'webs 40.9 are provided, which bridge the liquid channel 40.6. The webs 40.9 have recesses 40.10 for the positive fastening of the ends of the rod-shaped body 5 supporting support 30 '. The holder 30 'has for this purpose two opposite

Support on, the recesses 31 for positive locking

To record the ends of two rod-shaped body 5 define. The longitudinal axes of the rod-shaped body 5 are aligned in

assembled state with each other. Below the supports 37 vertically projecting webs or tabs 36 are integrally formed with reinforcing ribs 36.1. When assembled, the lands (tabs) 36 define right and left fluid passageways 40.61, 40.62.

The holder 30 or 30 'is covered on the upper side by a small plate 9 or 9'. The plate 9, 9 'is detachably connected to the holder 30, 30'. For this purpose, the holder 30, 30 'on its upper side opening recesses 38, in the molded on the underside of the plate 9 plug-in elements 9.1 are positively and / or frictionally inserted. The

Plug elements 9.1 are pin-shaped. The the

Plug-in elements 9.1 associated recesses 38 of the holder 30, 30 'have the form of a plurality of mutually merging holes, which form a slot with a corrugated or tooth-shaped inner contour (see Fig. 5). The plate 9, 9 'can thus be connected at different points of the holder 30, 30' with the same, so that a position adaptation of the plate 9, 9 'in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the gutter 1' is possible.

Reinforcing ribs 40.4 are in turn formed on the underside of the plate-shaped sections 40.8 and on the mutually facing wall or web sections 40.3 of the connecting body 40 '.

The connecting body 40 'shown in FIGS. 20 to 23 corresponds to the connecting body 40' according to FIGS. 16 to 19. In contrast to the variant described above, however, in the liquid duct (connecting duct) 40.6 brackets 30 "are arranged, which not only the ends the relatively long rod-shaped body 5, but also the ends of a rod-shaped intermediate strip 5 'record. The

Brackets 30 '' are height adjustable. For this purpose, they are arranged or mounted on adjusting screws 6 ', which are in

Threaded sleeves or sleeve-shaped nuts 33 are screwed, which are integrally formed or attached to a lying on the bottom of the liquid channel 40.6 strip-shaped foot part 33.1. The brackets 30 "are also here

Covered with detachable plates 9 on the upper side and have recesses or bores 38 for their attachment. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 24 to 26, the channel bodies 2 are likewise connected by a sleeve-like connecting body 40 'according to FIGS. 16 to 23. In this variant, the connecting body 40 ', however, none of the shown in Figures 16 to 23

Mounts 30 ', 30''on. Rather, in this variant, a single rod-shaped body (grate bar) 5 is used which extends from the one gutter end piece 3 (in FIGS. 24 to 26) not shown) to the second gutter end piece 3 and the ends of which are mounted on the two gutter end pieces 3.

FIGS. 27 to 37 show exemplary embodiments in which the connecting body according to the invention is designed as a corner connector, so that the channel bodies 2 detachably connected to one another are angularly juxtaposed. The exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 27 to 30 corresponds to the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 12 to 15 insofar as the connecting body (corner connector) 40 '' separates the channel channels 2.4 of the interconnected channel body 2, so that a water flow from the channel channel 2.4 of the one channel body 2 is locked in the channel channel 2.4 of the other channel body 2. The covered by the plate 9 brackets 30 of the rod-shaped body 5 are in turn by means of screws 6 'infinitely adjustable in height.

The embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 31 to 34 differs from the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 27 to 30 in that the connecting body (corner connector) 40 '' 'has recesses 40.11 open at the top. The respective indentation 40.11 extends the channel channel 2.4 of the channel body 2 connected to the connector body 40 ''. Nevertheless, the channel channels 2.4 are also hydraulically separated from one another in this variant. The connecting body 40 '' 'is molded with it

Threaded sleeves 40.12 or threaded holes provided in the screws 6 'for stepless height adjustment of the Ends of the grate bars 5 receiving holders 30 are screwed. The two brackets 30 are covered by a common, angular plate 9 '', which has on its underside plug pins 9.1 and is releasably connected to the brackets 30. Of the grate bars 5 is in

FIG. 31 shows only one section for the sake of clarity.

Finally, FIGS. 35 to 37 show an exemplary embodiment of a connecting body according to the invention

(Eckverbinders) 40 '' '', which is similar to the sleeve-like

Connecting body according to FIG. 19 has a channel 40 connecting the channel body 2. In the corner region of the liquid channel 40.6 is a height-adjustable support 30 '' 'for receiving the ends of the rod-shaped

Body (grate bars) 5 arranged. The holder 30 '' 'is mounted on an insert 33.2, which at the bottom of the

Fluid channel 40.6 is supported and a

Tapped or threaded sleeve 33 with a screw 6 'has. On the upper side, the holder 30 '' 'in turn with a plate 9' '' covered, which is connected via plug pins 9.1 releasably connected to the holder 30 '' '.

The embodiment of the gutter according to the invention is not on the embodiments described above

limited. Rather, further variants are conceivable which make use of the invention specified in the appended claims. For example, it is within the scope of the invention to design the gutter 1 with two or three grate bars 5 running parallel to one another. It is also conceivable, individual or all components that make up the

gutter according to the invention is / is composed, to glue together at least in sections. Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention to design the connector body 40 ", 40"",40""in the form of a corner connector as needed so that the above

interconnected elongated channel body 2 are not only arranged substantially perpendicular to each other, but include an angle which is between 90 ° and 180 °. It is also within the scope of the invention to combine features of the various embodiments described above.

Claims

Patent claims

Drainage channel (1 ') for a floor-level shower, with at least two channel bodies (2) and at least one connecting body (40, 40', 40 ", 40 '' ', 40" "), over the at least two of the channel body (2) with each other are detachably connected and with at least one

At least two of the channel body (2) at its the connecting body (40, 40 ', 40 ", 40'", 40 '"'} opposite ends with at least one recess or Holder (30) are provided for supporting one end of a rod-like body (5), which in

mounted state along and within the

Inlet opening (2.2) of the channel body (2) extends.

Drainage channel according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one connecting body (40, 40 ', 40 ", 40' '', 40 '' '') is designed in such a way that the channel bodies (2) detachably connected to one another are detachable.

angularly or rectilinearly juxtaposed.

Drainage channel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting body (40 ', 40 "") has a channel connecting the channel fluid channel (40.6).

Drainage channel according to claim 3, characterized in that the liquid channel (40.6) is formed with a gradient Has bottom surface which drops in the direction of at least one of the two with the connecting body (40 ', 40''') connected to the channel body (2).

Drainage channel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting body (40, 40 '', 40 '' ') the gutter channels (2.4) of the interconnected channel body (2) separates, so that a water flow of the

Channel channel (2.4) of a channel body (2) in the

Channel channel (2.4) of the connected channel body (2) is prevented.

Drainage channel according to claim 5, characterized in that the connecting body (40 '' ') at least one upwardly open indentation (40.11), the gutter channel (2.4) of the connecting body (40' '') connected to the channel body (2) horizontally extended.

Drainage channel according to claim 6, characterized in that the indentation (40.11) has a bottom surface formed with a slope, which drops in the direction of the channel channel (2.4) of the channel body (2).

Drainage channel according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the connecting body (40, 40 ', 40' ', 40' '', 40 '' '') by means of screw connection (8) with the associated channel bodies (2) detachable connected is.

Drainage channel according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that ^' the respective channel body (2) is formed from a gutter profile.

10. Drainage channel according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the respective channel body (2) parallel to its longitudinal axis extending grooves, bores or channels (2.5) for attachment of tapping screws (8).

11. Drainage channel according to claim 10, characterized in that the holes or channels (2.5) with continuous

Longitudinal slots (2.51) are provided.

12. Drainage channel according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized

characterized in that the recess or holder (30) with an adjusting element (6 ') for height adjustment of the rod-like body (5) relative to at least one of

Channel body (2) is provided.

13. Drainage channel according to claim 12, characterized in that the adjusting element can be positively inserted into the recess or positively connected to the holder.

14. gutter according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized

characterized in that at least one of the gutter bodies (2) is provided with a gutter end piece (3) releasably connected thereto, which has an end portion of the gutter body (3)

Having gutter body (2) receiving recess (3.3) with a seal (7) arranged therein. 15. gutter according to claim 14, characterized in that the gutter end piece (3) by means of screw (8) with the gutter body (2) is detachably connected.

16. Drainage channel according to claim 14 or 15, characterized

in that at the gutter end piece (3) the

Holder (30) for supporting one end of the rod-like body (5) is mounted infinitely adjustable in height.

17. Drainage gutter according to one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that the gutter end piece (3) has a threaded bore with an adjusting screw (6 ') for stepless height adjustment of the rod-like body (5).

18. Drainage channel according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized

characterized in that the connecting body (40 '' ') at least one threaded bore or threaded sleeve (40.12) with an adjusting screw (6') for stepless

Height adjustment of the rod-like body (5).

19. Drainage channel according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized

characterized in that the rod-like body (5) with

at least one attacking on its underside

Bar holder (15) is provided.

20. Drainage channel according to claim 19, characterized in that the web holder (15) is designed as a height-adjustable web holder.

21. Drainage channel according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that at least one of the channel body (2) designed as a slot drain opening

whose longitudinal axis in the longitudinal direction of

Runner body (2) extends, wherein the drain opening is provided with a discharge nozzle (10), one with the Having channel body (2) connected, a slot-shaped channel cross-section comprehensive mouthpiece (10.1).