EP2907410A1 - Building component, in particular profile for an angled connection of part of elements - Google Patents

Abstract

Component, in particular profile for connecting in particular angularly arranged to each other sub-elements of scaffolds, walls, frames, furniture or the like, comprising a substantially closed cross-section which extends along a longitudinal axis (L) and forms a hollow profile, which in the longitudinal direction (L ) is open on the end side and laterally closed transversely to the longitudinal direction (L), the cross section having at least two free ends, which each comprise a connection element (3, 4), wherein the connection elements (3, 4) are formed by walls (10 , 20) are connected to each other, wherein on the connecting elements (3, 4) fastening elements (6, 7) for receiving edge regions of cover elements (8, 9) are arranged, wherein the cover elements (8, 9) over at least a substantial part the substantially opposing walls (10, 20) between the at these walls (10, 20) adjoining fastening Hinge elements (6, 7) extend.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to a component, in particular a profile for connecting in particular at an angle to each other arranged sub-elements of scaffolding, walls, racks, furniture or the like.

STATE OF THE ART

The WO 2012/052530 discloses a frame profile system in which rectangular profile elements are interconnected. The profile elements are at least partially covered in the region of the connection by connecting elements, wherein the connecting elements are inserted into external or internal surfaces of the interconnected profiles.

Alternatively, corner profiles, as in the DE 3211 404 or the DE 2133 355 disclosed used to connect profiles together.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a component, in particular profile for connecting in particular angularly arranged to each other sub-elements of scaffolds, walls, racks, furniture or the like, is available, which allows improved attachment of cover elements. This can be in particular a less visible attachment.

PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

This object is achieved by a component according to the invention, in particular a profile for connecting sub-elements of scaffolds, walls, racks, furniture or the like which are arranged in particular at an angle to one another. The component has a substantially closed cross-section, which extends along a longitudinal axis and forms a hollow profile, which is open in the longitudinal direction at the end and laterally closed transversely to the longitudinal direction. The cross-section has at least two free ends, which each comprise a connection element, wherein the connection elements of at least two free ends are connected to each other by substantially opposite walls.

Fastening elements for receiving edge regions of cover elements are arranged on the connection elements, wherein the cover elements extend over at least a substantial part of the essentially opposite walls between the fastening elements adjoining these walls. This design has the advantage that the cover can be made simpler, since they need not have fasteners. They can be simple plates.

Preferably, the fastening elements are arranged on walls of the connection elements. This arrangement is advantageous, since in this way the edge regions of the cover elements can be accommodated in order to cover at least a substantial part of the essentially opposite walls between the fastening elements adjoining these walls. An arrangement of the fastening elements, for example, in a central region of the substantially opposite walls is also possible in principle, but has the disadvantage that either a cover element which can be accommodated therein should be made more complicated or that these fastening elements would be clearly visible in the central area.

In a preferred embodiment, the fastening elements are formed integrally with the walls of the connection elements. This has the advantage that the fasteners can be made simultaneously with the entire device, which the Simplified production and thus reduced costs. In a one-piece design, no additional effort for the assembly is necessary, which reduces installation costs.

In a further preferred embodiment, the fastening elements can be fastened to the walls of the connection elements. This offers the possibility of using an identical component with, for example, differently thick cover elements, wherein only the retaining elements are to be adapted to the corresponding cover element.

Preferably, the substantially opposite walls form walls of the connection elements or merge seamlessly into these. This offers the advantage of the simplest possible manufacture of the components. Additional paragraphs or dislocations require more complicated shapes during manufacture. Likewise, such heels or dislocations necessitate greater forces in the production, for example during an extrusion process.

In a preferred embodiment, the fastening elements with the substantially opposing walls form clamping gaps into which the edge regions of the cover elements can be inserted. Thereby, a secure attachment of the cover is provided without much additional material for the fasteners is needed.

Preferably, the substantially opposing walls are configured so that the component has a straight, curved or segmented shape. As a result, flexibly usable components are provided, which can be a variety of sub-elements of scaffolding, walls, racks, furniture or the like connect to each other.

Preferably, each connection element in each case between the two opposing walls on a substantially planar side wall, which is arranged parallel or at an angle to the side wall of another connection element. This makes it possible to realize a large variety of connections. The parallel arrangement of the sidewalls with respect to each other includes a linear variant in which a mid-perpendicular of a first sidewall is collinear with that of a second sidewall. Also included is a variant in which the two above-mentioned perpendicular bisectors are offset parallel to each other. In addition, a variant is possible in which the substantially opposite sides are formed angled or curved, the respective side walls, however, are still parallel to each other.

With an angular alignment of the side walls to each other again several embodiments are possible. For example, one in which the substantially opposite walls are formed straight and the side walls are formed at an angle to each other. As a result, for example, an offset of two parts adjacent to the component can be realized. However, the region of the essentially opposite walls of the component can also be curved or angular and the mid-perpendiculars of the side walls can be continuous, for example collinear or tangential, or at an angle to this region.

The component preferably has two, three, four or more connecting elements. It should be mentioned that a connecting element can also be a terminating element, in which instead of a further element, a front-side covering element can be attached. This allows a very flexible use of the components to connect individual parts or to complete a construction.

Preferably, the fastening elements are arranged such that one, two, three, four or more of the substantially opposite walls can be covered. So can be covered depending on the needs of a wall or not. Thus, the use of unnecessary cover elements can be avoided, which has a positive effect on the life of the cover.

The component is preferably made of metal, for example aluminum or steel, of non-ferrous metal, for example copper or brass, or of plastic or reinforced plastic. As a result, the device can be used in many ways and can be optimally adapted to the environment.

In a preferred embodiment, the component is rod-shaped and the extension of the component in the longitudinal direction is a multiple of the distance between the connection elements. Of course, the component can also be designed so that the extension in the longitudinal direction is equal to or smaller than the distance between the connection elements.

Preferably, brackets for receiving front-side cover elements or their fastening elements are provided on the component. As a result, the frontal cover elements can be mounted easily and safely. The brackets are preferably formed integrally with the component, but can also be attached to this.

Preferably, the substantially opposite walls are interconnected by webs. On the one hand, this increases the stability and, on the other hand, offers the possibility of forming functional structures on these webs or with these webs. For example, shanks for receiving connecting elements can be formed integrally with a web. By means of these connecting elements, two components can then be connected to one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis, for example. The webs can also be used to divide the interior of the device, for example, to limit cable channels or the like.

In a preferred embodiment, the side walls have at least one groove. For example, one sidewall may have two, three, four or more grooves. Alternatively, for example, for a closure element, the side wall can be without a groove and form a degree to the outside.

Further embodiments are given in the dependent claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer ersten Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Bauelements;

Fig. 2

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer zweiten Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Bauelements;

Fig. 3

einen Querschnitt durch das Bauelement gemäss Figur 1 mit Abdeckelementen;

Fig. 4

einen Querschnitt durch das Bauelement gemäss Figur 2 mit Abdeckelementen;

Fig. 5

einen Querschnitt durch eine dritte Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Bauelements mit Abdeckelementen;

Fig. 6

einen Querschnitt durch eine vierte Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Bauelements mit Abdeckelementen;

Fig. 7

einen Querschnitt durch eine fünfte Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemässen Bauelements mit Abdeckelementen;

Fig. 8

eine erste alternative Befestigung der Abdeckelemente an einem erfindungsgemässen Bauelement;

Fig. 9

eine zweite alternative Befestigung der Abdeckelemente an einem erfindungsgemässen Bauelement; und

Fig. 10

eine dritte alternative Befestigung der Abdeckelemente an einem erfindungsgemässen Bauelement.

Preferred embodiments of the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, which are given by way of illustration only and are not to be interpreted as limiting. In the drawings show:

Fig. 1

a perspective view of a first embodiment of a device according to the invention;

Fig. 2

a perspective view of a second embodiment of a device according to the invention;

Fig. 3

a cross section through the device according to FIG. 1 with cover elements;

Fig. 4

a cross section through the device according to FIG. 2 with cover elements;

Fig. 5

a cross section through a third embodiment of a device according to the invention with cover elements;

Fig. 6

a cross section through a fourth embodiment of a device according to the invention with cover elements;

Fig. 7

a cross-section through a fifth embodiment of a device according to the invention with cover elements;

Fig. 8

a first alternative attachment of the cover to a device according to the invention;

Fig. 9

a second alternative attachment of the cover to a device according to the invention; and

Fig. 10

a third alternative attachment of the cover to a device according to the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a device according to the invention, which extends along a longitudinal axis L. A transverse to the longitudinal axis L extending cross section of the component has a substantially curved shape with a central part, which has two substantially opposite walls 10, 20 and a connecting these walls center web 5 (see Fig. 3 ), and with a first and a second connection element 3, 4, which are arranged at the free ends of the cross section. Alternatively, a plurality of central webs 5 may be arranged in the middle part, which divide a central interior I of the component.

The component has a first side 1 and a second side 2, which in the FIG. 1 an inner side and an outer side, wherein the definitions from the inside and outside of a center of curvature of the central part of FIG. 1 refers. The inside can be arranged in a finished assembly, with respect to its overall orientation, directed outwards.

At each of the two connection elements 3, 4, two fastening elements 6, 7 are arranged here. A first fastening element 6 on the first side 1 and a second fastening element 7 on the second side 2.

The fastening elements 6, 7 are formed together in one piece with the connection elements 3, 4 and the substantially opposing walls 10, 20, the first fastening element 6 being formed together with a first wall 10, and the second fastening element 7 together with a second wall 20 is.

The first wall 10 forms a wall of the connection elements 3, 4 and the second wall 20 forms a wall of the connection elements 3, 4 opposite the first wall 10.

The FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a device according to the invention with three connection elements 3, 4, wherein the first connection element 3 is aligned at right angles to the two second connection elements 4 and the two second connection elements 4 are collinear with each other.

As in the first embodiment, the connection elements 3, 4 are interconnected by substantially opposed walls 10, 20. As in the first embodiment, the first walls 10 are curved. In contrast to the first embodiment, the second wall 20 is straight, wherein each first wall 10 connects a first connection element 3 with a second connection element 4 and wherein the second wall 20 connects the two second connection elements 4 with each other.

The FIG. 3 shows a cross section through the device according to FIG. 1 with cover elements 8, 9, wherein the first cover 8 in its lateral edge regions on a Side is received by a first fastening element 6 of the first connection element 3 and on an opposite second side by a second first fastening element 6 of the second connection element 4. The first cover element 8 extends over the first side 1 of the first wall 10 between the two first fastening elements 6.

Similar to the first side 1, the second cover element 9 extends on the second side 2 via the second wall 20 between the two second fastening elements 7.

The cover elements 8 and 9 rest on the respective walls 10 and 20, respectively.

The first connection element 3 is essentially formed by four walls, one wall being a continuation of the first wall 10 and a wall opposite this wall being a continuation of the second wall 20. A first side web 33 forms a wall of the first connection element 3 directed against the interior I, and a first side wall 30, which is arranged opposite the first side web 33, forms a laterally directed wall of the first connection element 3. The same applies analogously to the second connection element 4 with its second side bar 43 and its second side wall 40.

The first side wall 30 has a first undercut groove 31 which serves to receive connection or connection elements, with which the component can be connected to an adjacent element, and the second side wall 40 has an analogous second undercut groove 41.

In the interior of the first connection element 3, a first shaft 32 is arranged. The first shaft 32 is bounded on its side directed against the interior I side by the first side web 33 and limited with its arranged on the opposite side wall, the first groove 31 on its directed against the interior I side. These two walls are connected by connecting walls and together form the first shaft 32. The inner sides of the shaft walls can be smooth, structured or threaded. The first shaft 32 serves to receive profile connectors, Clamp connectors, pins or pins, with which frontally arranged covers or in the longitudinal direction L subsequent components can be connected to the device. The same applies to a second shaft 42 of the second connection element 4.

The directed against the first groove 31 wall is connected to first ribs 35 with the first side wall 30, wherein the first ribs 35 form a lateral boundary of the first groove 31. The first ribs 35 are connected at an angle, for example at an angle of 45 degrees, to the first side wall 30. The first side wall 30 partially covers the space forming the first groove 31 to the outside, so that an undercut behind the first side wall 30 arises in the interior of the first groove 31. The shape of the first groove 31 allows the use of T-groove-shaped connection, fastening, connection or termination elements. Again the same applies to the second connection element 4.

Furthermore, the first connection element 3 has first holders 34 for receiving apertures or covers or their fastening elements arranged on the front side. The first holders 34 are formed integrally with the first connection element 3, preferably with the first or second wall 10, 20. The interior of the first brackets 34 may be smooth, textured or threaded. The second connection element has analogous second holders 44.

In simpler embodiments of the components, the walls 33, brackets 34, and shaft 32 may have been omitted. If the component is a termination, the side wall 30 can also be smooth and have no groove. Usually, however, an element will be lost in such a case Fig. 3 with a clipped into the groove 31 cover member in a similar appearance as the plates of the cover 8 and 9 connected.

The first connection element 3 has first and second fastening elements 6, 7 for receiving edge regions of first and second cover elements 8, 9. The fastening elements 6, 7 are formed integrally with the first connection element 3. The second fastening element 7 has in cross-section substantially a hook shape, which is formed by a first leg 70 and a second leg 71 becomes. The first leg 70 forms an extension of the first side wall 30 and the second leg 71 is angled, for example at an angle of 90 degrees, at the outer end of the first leg 70 so that the second leg 71 is directed substantially towards the interior of the device is. The second leg 71 forms with the second wall 20 a clamping gap in which an edge region of the second cover member 9 can be accommodated. The same applies analogously to the first fastening element 6, wherein the corresponding second leg forms a clamping gap with the first wall 10. The angle of the second legs 71 may also have an angle in the direction of the side wall 20 so that the free end of the leg 71 is a smaller distance from the side wall 20 than the part of the leg 71 near the leg 70. Finally, these form in cross section "L" forming legs 70 and 71 over the length of the component a Einschiebenut or a nip.

The first cover element 8 is a planar element whose dimensions in the longitudinal direction L and in the lateral direction are a multiple of its thickness. So it is colloquially a plate. The lateral edge regions of the first cover element 8 are each held laterally by a first fastening element 6. The first cover member 8 completely covers the underlying first wall 10. Alternatively, the first wall may be only partially covered. It can also be used several different cover elements to cover the underlying wall together. The differences may be in color, material or structure. The cover elements may have a larger, an equal size or a smaller dimension in the longitudinal direction L than the component. The same applies to the second cover 9 in interaction with the second fastening elements 7 and the second wall 20. The cover 8 may also have on its two flat sides different colors or surface structures, so that with a cover 8, two different optical cover variants possible are.

The FIG. 4 shows a cross section through the device according to FIG. 2 with cover elements. The component has a first connection element 3 and two second connection elements 4, wherein the first connection element 3 is arranged at right angles to the two second connection elements 4 and the two second connection elements 4 are aligned collinear with one another. Alternatively, the alignment of all connection elements be angularly formed with each other, wherein the angular distribution evenly, for example, 3 times 60 degrees, or may be different.

The structure and the arrangement of the individual elements of the device are similar to those of the first embodiment. The first walls 10 connect a first connection element 3 to a second connection element 4, wherein the first walls 10, as before, are curved. The two wall 20 connects the two second connection elements 4, wherein the second wall 20 is formed straight. First cover elements 8 cover the first walls 10 and the second cover element 9 covers the second wall 20.

In contrast to the first embodiment, where the central web 5, the first and second wall 10, 20 does not connect directly to each other, the connection is realized by a plurality of integrally formed together central webs 5.

The FIG. 5 shows a cross section through a third embodiment of a device according to the invention with cover elements, wherein the component has two first connection elements 3 and two second connection elements 4, which are arranged perpendicular to each other. As an alternative to this regular arrangement of the connecting elements 3, 4, this may also be irregular.

As in the second embodiment of FIG. 4 the first and second walls 10, 20 are interconnected by integrally formed central webs 5. Here then each adjacent free ends of the device are connected, so in each case a connection element 3 with adjacent connection elements 4 and vice versa. It is essential that an elongated component or profile, which has connection elements, has on these fastening elements, which allows a simple insertion or insertion of particular flat cover elements.

FIG. 6 shows a cross section through a fourth embodiment of a device according to the invention with cover elements. In contrast to the first embodiment, the component has a cross section, in which straight legs connect to the curved central part and form the first and second connection elements 3, 4 Components of these straight thighs.

FIG. 7 shows a cross section through a fifth embodiment of a device according to the invention with cover elements, wherein the component instead of a curved shape, having a segmented shape. Shown is an edged variant of this embodiment, each with two kinks, so direction changes of the side walls 10 and 20, but there are also curved transitions between the segments or curved segments possible. In the FIG. 6 illustrated embodiment represents a segmented device with two outer straight and a curved middle segment.

The FIG. 8 shows a first alternative attachment of the cover to a device according to the invention. The examples of the cover elements and the associated fasteners according to the FIGS. 8 to 10 can work with any of the profiles and components of the FIGS. 1 to 7 be combined, so the design of the FIG. 8 with the segmented designs of the profile FIG. 7 or the crosswise design of the profile according to Firgur 5 with the design according to FIG. 10 Etc.

In the in the FIG. 8 illustrated variant, the second leg 71 forms an extension of the second wall 20 and the first connection element 3 has a first recess 301, which forms the clamping gap together with the second leg 71. The first recess 301 is aligned parallel to the direction of engagement of the groove and the initial orientation of the outer wall 20.

The second cover 9 has in its edge region a directed against the component hook 90, which is received in the nip. The hook may consist over the entire flat length of the cover 9 or only in selected areas in the longitudinal direction of the device.

In this variant, the first and the second wall 10, 20 completely, ie to the front edge of the wall 30 are covered by cover members 8, 9.

FIG. 9 shows a second alternative attachment of the cover to an inventive Component, wherein the second fastening element 7 is a component attached to the element having a first leg 70 and a second leg 71. The first limb 70 is arranged in a first recess 301 of the first side wall 30 and fastened thereto by means of a third fastening element 72. Alternatively, the second fastening element can be attached to the first side wall 30 in a form-fitting or cohesive manner. The first leg 70 projects beyond the second side wall 20 and the second of the second leg 71 forms with the second wall 20 of the nip.

In this variant, for example, differently thick cover elements 8,9 can be used together with a component by only the fasteners 6, 7 are replaced.

FIG. 10 shows a third alternative attachment of the cover to a device according to the invention, wherein the second fastening element 7 has a first leg 70 with a retaining element 73 and the first side wall 30 has a first recess 301, in which the first leg 70 is inserted. The insertion can take place in a substantially perpendicular to the second wall. The first recess is formed such that the retaining element 73 can engage in it.

In this variant, it is advantageous that the fastening elements 6, 7 can be attached after the connection of the component with a subsequent component. This prevents the cover elements from being damaged during assembly. The fastening elements may have different lengths of first and second legs 70, 71 to accommodate different cover elements optimally.

A component according to the invention, in particular a profile for connecting in particular at an angle to each other arranged sub-elements of scaffolds, walls, frames, furniture or the like, is a component which allows improved attachment of cover elements. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS 1 First page 42 Second shaft 10 First wall 43 Second side bridge 2 Second page 44 Second bracket 20 Second wall 45 Second rib 3 First connection element 5 center web 30 First sidewall 6 First fastening element 301 First recess 7 Second fastening element 31 First groove 70 First leg 32 First shaft 71 Second thigh 33 First side bar 72 Third fastening element 34 First bracket 73 Retaining element 35 First rib 8th First cover element 4 Second connection element 9 Second cover element 40 Second side wall 90 hook 401 Second recess L longitudinal axis 41 Second groove I inner space

Claims (15)

Component, in particular profile for connecting in particular angularly arranged to each other sub-elements of scaffolds, walls, racks, furniture or the like, comprising a substantially closed cross-section, which extends along a longitudinal axis (L) and forms a hollow profile, which in the longitudinal direction (L ) open at the end and transverse to the longitudinal direction (L) is laterally closed, wherein the cross section has at least two free ends, each comprising a connection element (3, 4), wherein the connection elements (3, 4) of two free ends through in the Substantially opposite walls (10, 20) are interconnected, characterized in that on the connection elements (3, 4) fastening elements (6, 7) for receiving edge regions of cover elements (8, 9) are arranged, wherein the cover (8 , 9) over at least a substantial part of the substantially opposite walls (10, 20) between the fastening elements (6, 7) adjoining these walls (10, 20) extend. Component according to claim 1, wherein the fastening elements (6, 7) on walls (10, 20, 30, 40) of the connecting elements (3, 4) are arranged. Component according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the fastening elements (6, 7) are formed integrally with the walls (10, 20, 30, 40) of the connecting elements (3, 4). Component according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the fastening elements (6, 7) on the walls (10, 20, 30, 40) of the connection elements (3, 4) can be fastened. Component according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the substantially opposite walls (10, 20), walls of the connecting elements (3, 4) form or seamlessly pass into these. Component according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the fastening elements (6, 7) with the substantially opposite walls (10, 20) form clamping gaps, in which the edge regions of the cover (8, 9) are insertable. Component according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the substantially opposite walls (10, 20) are designed so that the component has a straight, curved or segmented shape. Component according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein each connecting element (3, 4) in each case between the two opposing walls (10, 20) has a substantially planar side wall (30, 40) which is parallel or at an angle to the side wall (30 , 40) of another connecting element (3, 4) is arranged. Component according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the component has two, three, four or more connection elements (3, 4). Component according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the fastening elements (6, 7) are arranged such that one, two, three, four or more of the substantially opposite walls (10, 20) are coverable. Component according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the component of metal, for example aluminum or steel, made of non-ferrous metal, for example copper or brass, or plastic or reinforced plastic. Component according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the component is rod-shaped and the extension of the component in the longitudinal direction (L) is a multiple of the distance between the connection elements (3, 4). Component according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein on the component holders (34, 44) are provided for receiving front-side cover elements or their fastening elements. Component according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the side walls (30, 40) at least one groove (31, 41). System for connecting in particular angularly arranged to each other sub-elements of scaffolding, walls, racks, furniture or the like, comprising a component according to one of claims 1 to 14 and cover elements (8, 9), which in their edge areas in fastening elements (6, 7) added wherein the cover elements (8, 9) extend over at least a substantial part of the substantially opposite walls (10, 20) between the fastening elements (6, 7) adjoining these walls (10, 20).

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