EP3121351B1 - Method for dividing a section into identical sub-sections and device for carrying out the method - Google Patents

Method for dividing a section into identical sub-sections and device for carrying out the method Download PDF

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EP3121351B1
EP3121351B1 EP15177923.8A EP15177923A EP3121351B1 EP 3121351 B1 EP3121351 B1 EP 3121351B1 EP 15177923 A EP15177923 A EP 15177923A EP 3121351 B1 EP3121351 B1 EP 3121351B1
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Dirk Mensen
Bodo Möller
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  • the invention relates to a method for dividing a route into equal route sections, in particular for determining layer heights and/or joint widths when attaching stone or slab-shaped facade elements.
  • the method is therefore primarily used to produce a facade in which stone or slab-shaped facade elements of predetermined dimensions are to be attached to a building wall or ceiling while forming joints.
  • the method can also be used to produce a floor covering in which stone or slab-shaped floor coverings are to be laid.
  • the invention relates to a device for carrying out the method, i. H. a device for dividing a route into equal route sections, in particular for determining layer heights and/or joint widths when attaching stone or slab-shaped facade elements or when laying stone or slab-shaped floor coverings.
  • the method and the device are therefore preferably used in the construction sector.
  • the stone or slab formats to be attached or laid can in particular be clinker bricks, brick slips, natural stone slabs, tiles or the like.
  • the difficulty in attaching or laying such stone or slab formats is that construction tolerances can only be compensated for in each case via the joint widths. It is important to distribute the stone or slab formats in such a way that a uniform joint pattern is obtained. This means that measurements have to be taken on site and the ideal distribution has to be determined by calculation, which represents a not inconsiderable effort and is also potentially prone to error.
  • the painter or plasterer When it comes to determining the layer heights of a brick slip facing, the painter or plasterer usually uses a batten, a layer measure and/or a chalk line as the executing trade. Many auxiliary constructions are known from the prior art, which are intended to facilitate the use of these aids or to replace them. In this context, the WO 91/03613 A1 referred. However, the individual layer heights still have to be determined by calculation.
  • a masonry gauge which, to determine the layer heights, includes a Nuremberg shears which are arranged in a tube and can be adjusted and locked.
  • the pivot points of the Nuremberg scissors are led out of the tube to show the individual layers. Since the distances between the hinge points are the same in the case of the Nuremberg shears, the ideal layer heights can be determined taking into account any construction tolerances.
  • the device comprises an elongate helical spring on which tubular markers are fixed. If the coil spring is pulled apart, the distances between the markings increase.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide the trades involved in construction, in particular the painters, plasterers and tilers, with a method and a device by means of which the division of a route into equal route sections is further simplified.
  • a device which comprises at least two placeholder elements connected via at least one elastic element.
  • the device is first placed on a surface, with a first end of the device and/or an end of a placeholder element arranged in this end region being brought into overlap with a starting point of a line to be divided. At the same time or afterwards, the device is aligned parallel to the section to be divided.
  • a device for checking the horizontal and/or vertical position, such as a bubble level, can be useful here—if the device has one.
  • the device is then fixed to the surface, with the fixing taking place in the area of the first end lying against the surface and/or in the area of a placeholder element arranged in this end area. Fixing can be effected, for example, by simply pressing on.
  • the opposite other end of the device is pulled, parallel to the section to be divided, until the other end of the device and/or one end of a placeholder element preferably arranged in this end area has been brought into overlap with an end point of the section.
  • Which Placeholder element is to be brought into overlap with the end point of the route depends on the distances between the placeholder elements that form or increase when the device is pulled apart. A distance should be chosen that comes closest to an ideal joint width.
  • the device is preferably fixed to the surface by means of a fastening element, in particular a fastening mandrel.
  • the fastening element counteracts a change in position of the device while the method is being carried out.
  • the attachment is therefore only temporary.
  • the end to be fixed does not have to be permanently pressed manually against the surface when carrying out the method, so that both hands of the person carrying out the method are available.
  • the fastening element is a fastening mandrel
  • the fastening mandrel can be pressed into the substrate when the device is manually pressed onto the surface.
  • the ideal surface is one that is sufficiently soft for a fastening spike to be able to penetrate and, on the other hand, is sufficiently firm to ensure that the fastening spike is held securely in the substrate.
  • the placeholder element whose end has been brought into overlap with the end point of the section is preferably likewise fixed in position.
  • the fixation is preferably not on the ground, but on a rail that is part of the device.
  • the fixation is temporary, for example, so that once a division has been defined, it can be transferred to other areas. After the transfer, the fixation can be released again to make another division.
  • fixing agents can be used, as are described below in connection with the device according to the invention for carrying out the method.
  • the device used to carry out the method comprises at least two placeholder elements, which have at least one elastic element are connected.
  • the elastic element is stretchable so that the dimension in the longitudinal direction of the device is variable. Since the dimensions of the placeholder elements are specified, only the distance between the placeholder elements changes. The distance is thus variably adjustable.
  • a tensile force is applied to stretch the elastic element by pulling the two placeholder elements apart. If more than two placeholder elements are connected via at least one elastic element, the two outer placeholder elements are preferably pulled.
  • the multiple placeholder elements are always arranged in a row, so that the device has a longitudinal extent.
  • the dimensions of the placeholder elements in the longitudinal direction of the device correspond to those of a stone or slab format to be attached or laid, so that they represent a stone/slab layer or stone/slab width (each without a joint).
  • the elastic element connecting the placeholder elements represents the joint to be formed between the stones or slabs, which can vary in size depending on the construction tolerances.
  • the elastic element is preferably designed in such a way that it connects all placeholder elements. This means that it is continuous or extends from one end to the other end of the device. Alternatively, several identical elastic elements can be provided between two placeholders. In both cases, it is ensured that when one end of the device is fixed and a tensile force is applied to the respective other end of the device, the latter expands in such a way that uniform distances are formed between the placeholder elements. Since the distances reflect a joint width, the device can be used to easily divide the joints evenly, in which case component tolerances can also be taken into account.
  • the elastic element is connected at opposite ends to a placeholder element in each case. If the device comprises more than two placeholder elements, two adjacent placeholder elements are preferably connected via an elastic element.
  • the elastic element has at least one section between its two ends, which is connected to a plurality of placeholder elements.
  • the elastic element is preferably connected to all placeholder elements.
  • connection between the elastic element and the placeholder elements must be such that a relative movement of the placeholder elements with respect to the elastic element is prevented. This would change the distances between the respective placeholder elements. A uniform joint distribution would therefore no longer be guaranteed.
  • a detachable connection can be advantageous in order to change the number and/or the size of the placeholder elements if necessary. This should be such that the placeholder elements can be moved and/or removed. The placeholder elements can then be exchanged for other placeholder elements representing a different stone or slab format.
  • the placeholder elements are connected in a row via at least one elastic element in such a way that they are in direct contact with one another when the device is in the relaxed state, ie without the application of external force.
  • the elastic element is preferably also relaxed. If the ideal joint width is now to be determined, a tensile force is applied, which results in a uniform stretching of the at least one elastic element and thus equal distances between the placeholder elements.
  • the placeholder elements preferably each have a recess or opening.
  • the elastic element can be captively accommodated in the recess or opening.
  • the placeholder elements can be formed as flat tube sections or as C-shaped profile sections. Such placeholder elements can be pushed one after the other onto the elastic element in a simple manner—like pearls on a string. Their position must then be fixed in order to prevent the placeholder elements from shifting relative to the elastic element during the intended use of the device.
  • the elastic element is an elastic carrier band to which the placeholder elements are attached in a row arrangement.
  • the elastic carrier band can be connected in a simple manner to a placeholder element designed as a tube section or as a C-shaped profile section, so that the device can be produced inexpensively.
  • an elastic carrier tape usually has a low weight.
  • the placeholder elements are made of a light material, such as plastic or aluminum, good handling of the device is ensured. In addition, these materials are insensitive to moisture.
  • the length of the device depends in particular on the respective area of application. It is preferably 50 to 250 cm. Such lengths are still easy to handle. Furthermore, it can be provided that the length is variable by adding or removing placeholder elements.
  • a dimension of the placeholder elements in the longitudinal direction of the device corresponds to a common plate or stone format.
  • a handle part is advantageously arranged at least at one end of the device.
  • the grip part facilitates the handling of the device.
  • a handle part is preferably provided at both ends, so that the orientation of the device is irrelevant.
  • the grip part preferably has the same dimensions as a placeholder element in the longitudinal direction of the device. Because then the handle part can replace a placeholder element or form a placeholder element itself.
  • the handle part is preferably connected to the other placeholder elements via the elastic element. This ensures that when a tensile force is applied, the distance between the grip part and the adjacent placeholder element is equal to the distance between two placeholder elements.
  • the handle part can thus also be used to divide a route into equal route sections.
  • a stop edge and/or a fastening element be formed at least on one end of the device, preferably on a handle part.
  • the stop edge can be made to overlap with the starting point of a route that is to be divided into equal route sections.
  • the stop edge therefore preferably coincides with the outer edge of an external placeholder element or with the outer edge of a grip part.
  • the device can be fastened to the substrate via the alternatively or additionally provided fastening element.
  • the fastening element is preferably a fastening mandrel that is pressed into the substrate. The attachment is temporary for the duration of the procedure.
  • the outer edge of a placeholder element arranged in this area can be brought into overlap with the end point of the segment to be divided by pulling on the non-fixed end of the device.
  • the distances between the placeholder elements then indicate the joint width that can be transferred to the substrate, for example by marking.
  • the device includes a device for checking the horizontal and/or vertical position.
  • the device can be, for example, a spirit level with a gas bubble enclosed in a liquid. Such a facility facilitates alignment of the device. Furthermore, it makes the use of chalk lines and/or plumb bobs superfluous.
  • the device comprises a rail on which the placeholder elements and/or a grip part are mounted so that they can be displaced in the longitudinal direction.
  • the rail gives the device a certain dimensional stability, so that the handling of the device is simplified.
  • a correspondingly dimensionally stable device can replace a measuring and/or straightedge.
  • the placeholder elements Due to the longitudinally displaceable mounting of the placeholder elements on the rail, the placeholder elements are guided.
  • the bearing In order to continue to ensure the same distances between the placeholder elements or the division of a line into equal line sections, the bearing must be carried out in such a way that the elastic element can continue to move freely during stretching.
  • the placeholder elements can be slidably mounted on the rail in such a way that a kind of tunnel is formed between the rail and the placeholder elements, through which the elastic element is guided.
  • the device comprises at least one fixing means that temporarily fix the position of a placeholder element and/or a handle part on the Rail and / or allows on the ground.
  • the placeholder element and/or the handle part is preferably fixed in position after all or at least several placeholder elements have been evenly distributed over the section to be divided, forming suitable joint widths. Because then the result can be fixed and used as a benchmark for dividing further distances.
  • Each placeholder element and/or each grip part can preferably be fixed temporarily on the rail and/or on the substructure by means of a fixing means.
  • the fixing means can in particular be a screw, a pin and/or a bolt.
  • at least one recess is provided in the rail, into which the fixing means can be inserted. If the recess for accommodating the fixing means is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the device, a form fit is brought about which prevents the elastic element from contracting again when it is no longer subjected to tensile stress. Depending on the length of the fixing means, this can be used as an alternative or in addition to temporarily fixing the position of the respective placeholder element on the substrate.
  • the recess for receiving the fixing means is preferably located on a side edge of the rail so as not to collide with the elastic element. Furthermore, the rail preferably has a plurality of lateral recesses arranged at regular intervals, each for receiving a fixing means.
  • the fixation can also be effected via a locking element as a fixing means, which is preferably formed on a placeholder element or a grip part and can be brought into locking engagement with at least one recess of the rail.
  • the latching element is designed in such a way that when the device is pulled apart it is not in latching engagement with a recess in the rail, so that the placeholder elements can be displaced along the rail.
  • the one in the 1 The device shown for dividing a route into equal route sections comprises several rectangular placeholder elements 1 of the same size, which are connected via an elastic element 2 in such a way that in the relaxed state of the elastic element 2 the placeholder elements 1 lie directly against one another.
  • the elastic element 2 is an elastic carrier band, which is passed through the placeholder elements 1, since these are designed as hollow bodies and have a recess 3 for receiving the carrier band.
  • the strap is not only elastic, but also flexible. In this respect, the 1 device shown can also be used on non-flat surfaces.
  • a first end is provided with an abutment 11 for attachment of the carrier tape.
  • a stop edge 5 is formed on the abutment 11, which marks the starting point of a route to be divided. The stop edge 5 coincides with the outer edge of the first placeholder element 1 . If the other end of the device is now pulled, the carrier tape stretches and distances a form between the placeholder elements 1, which are all the same.
  • the spacer elements 1, whose dimension b in the longitudinal direction of the device corresponds to a common stone or slab dimension, can therefore be used to define stone or slab layers and the distances a between the spacer elements 1, the joint widths.
  • the device has the 1 at the first end formed by the abutment 11 there are fastening elements 6 in the form of two fastening mandrels which can be pressed into a substrate for the purpose of temporarily fixing the position of the device.
  • the end of the device opposite the abutment 11 has a handle part 4 in the form of a hook. If the carrier tape is to be stretched, a finger can be moved be put on the hook and pulled here. At the same time, the hook can be used as a further fastening element 6 in order to temporarily fix the other end to the ground when the carrier tape is to remain stretched.
  • the temporary positional fixation to maintain a stretched state of the device can also be effected via a fixation means 9 in the form of a pin.
  • the pin is pressed perpendicularly into the substrate by the placeholder element 1 and the elastic element 2 .
  • the placeholder elements 1 are firmly connected to the carrier tape as an elastic element 2 . A relative movement of the placeholder elements 1 with respect to the carrier tape is thus excluded. In this way it is ensured that the same distances a are formed between the placeholder elements 1 when the carrier tape is stretched.
  • the one in the 2 shown in an exploded view further device differs from that of 1 essentially in that a handle part 4 is formed at a first end instead of an abutment 11 .
  • the handle part 4 also has a stop edge 5 which, however, is arranged on the outside. This is because the dimension c of the handle part 4 in the longitudinal direction of the device corresponds to the dimension b of the placeholder elements 1, so that the handle part 4 itself forms a placeholder element. Because the handle part 4 is also connected to the elastic element 2, so that the same distance a is formed between the handle part 4 and the next place element 1 as between two placeholder elements 1 when the other end of the device is pulled.
  • the placeholder elements 1 can be connected to the elastic element 2 via screws 12 and nuts 13 . Recesses 14 for receiving the screws 12 are formed at regular intervals in the carrier tape. The connection of the placeholder elements 1 with the elastic element 2 is therefore solvable. The number of placeholder elements 1 on the carrier tape can thus be easily varied by adding or removing placeholder elements 1 . Furthermore, placeholder elements 1 can be easily exchanged, for example to represent other stone or slab formats. Otherwise, the device is the same 2 largely the the 1 .
  • the device of 3 has two identical ends, so that the orientation is arbitrary.
  • the ends form handle parts 4, which are ergonomically shaped in the present case.
  • a fastening element 6 in the form of a fastening mandrel is arranged on the back of the handle parts 4, via which the device can be temporarily fixed in position.
  • the dimension c of the handle parts 4 is selected to be equal to the dimension b of the placeholder elements 1 in each case, so that the handle parts 4 can also be used as placeholder elements 1 in this device.
  • the centrally arranged placeholder element 1 has on its upper side a device 7 for checking the horizontal and/or vertical position of the device.
  • the device 7 is designed as a dragonfly.
  • FIG. 1 Another preferred embodiment of a device according to the invention is in 4 shown. It differs from the ones described above in particular by a rail 8 on which the placeholder elements 1 and a handle part 4' are slidably guided.
  • the placeholder elements 1 are connected to one another, to the handle part 4′ and to a further handle part 4 arranged at the end via an elastic element 2 that is not shown in any more detail.
  • This is preferably in turn designed in the form of a strip and is arranged between the rail 8 and the placeholder elements 1 .
  • the elastic element 2 has no connection to the rail 8.
  • the handle part 4 arranged at the end is equipped with a fastening element 6 in the form of a fastening mandrel. Furthermore, the handle element 4 forms a stop edge 5 (see figure 5 ).
  • the dimension c of the handle part 4 is in turn chosen to be equal to the dimension b of the placeholder elements 1 (see 4 ). Accordingly, the rail 8 can be placed against a surface in such a way that the stop edge 5 of the outer left handle part 4 overlaps a starting point of a surface to be divided. If the starting point is formed by a wall extending transversely to the surface, the stop edge of the device can be guided up to the wall.
  • the horizontal position of the device can be checked via a spirit level (device 7) arranged in the area of a side face of a placeholder element 1.
  • the displacement of the placeholder elements 1 on the rail 8 is effected via the handle part 4'.
  • the connection of the handle part 4' and the placeholder elements 1 with the elastic element 2 ensures that the same distances a are formed between the placeholder elements 1 and between the placeholder elements 1 and the handle parts 4 or 4'.
  • the placeholder elements 1 and the handle part 4' have recesses 10 into which a fixing means 9 can be inserted if necessary in order to fix the respective placeholder element 1 or the handle part 4' in its current position.
  • the recesses 10 can be provided with a thread, so that by screwing in a screw serving as a fixing means 9 (see 6 ), which is supported on the rail 8, a temporary positional fixation in relation to the rail 8 configured in the manner of a clamp connection can be realized.
  • the device can then be moved without losing the division made. If the device is placed on a surface again at a different point, the division can be adopted.
  • the handle part 4 'and the placeholder elements 1 can be designed as C-shaped profile sections.
  • the profile sections can engage in lateral longitudinal grooves of the rail 8 so that a displaceable mounting can be implemented in a simple manner.
  • the 7 shows a cross section through a slightly modified placeholder element 1. Because this is also designed as a C-shaped profile section. However, the recess 10 for receiving a fixing means 9 is arranged laterally here.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Teilung einer Strecke in gleiche Streckenabschnitte, insbesondere zur Festlegung von Schichthöhen und/oder Fugenbreiten bei der Anbringung stein- oder plattenförmiger Fassadenelemente. Das Verfahren dient demzufolge vorrangig der Herstellung einer Fassade, bei der stein- oder plattenförmige Fassadenelemente vorgegebener Abmessungen unter Ausbildung von Fugen an eine Gebäudewand oder -decke anzubringen sind. Das Verfahren kann aber auch zur Herstellung eines Bodenbelags eingesetzt werden, bei dem es stein- oder plattenförmige Bodenbeläge zu verlegen gilt.The invention relates to a method for dividing a route into equal route sections, in particular for determining layer heights and/or joint widths when attaching stone or slab-shaped facade elements. The method is therefore primarily used to produce a facade in which stone or slab-shaped facade elements of predetermined dimensions are to be attached to a building wall or ceiling while forming joints. However, the method can also be used to produce a floor covering in which stone or slab-shaped floor coverings are to be laid.

Ferner betrifft die Erfindung eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens, d. h. eine Vorrichtung zur Teilung einer Strecke in gleiche Streckenabschnitte, insbesondere zur Festlegung von Schichthöhen und/oder Fugenbreiten bei der Anbringung stein- oder plattenförmiger Fassadenelemente oder beim Verlegen stein- oder plattenförmiger Bodenbeläge.Furthermore, the invention relates to a device for carrying out the method, i. H. a device for dividing a route into equal route sections, in particular for determining layer heights and/or joint widths when attaching stone or slab-shaped facade elements or when laying stone or slab-shaped floor coverings.

Das Verfahren und die Vorrichtung gelangen demzufolge bevorzugt im Baubereich zum Einsatz. Bei den anzubringenden oder zu verlegenden Stein- oder Plattenformaten kann es sich insbesondere um Klinkersteine, Riemchen, Naturwerksteinplatten, Fliesen oder dergleichen handeln.The method and the device are therefore preferably used in the construction sector. The stone or slab formats to be attached or laid can in particular be clinker bricks, brick slips, natural stone slabs, tiles or the like.

Die Schwierigkeit bei der Anbringung bzw. Verlegung derartiger Stein- oder Plattenformate besteht darin, dass Bautoleranzen jeweils nur über die Fugenbreiten ausgeglichen werden können. Dabei gilt es die Stein- oder Plattenformate so zu verteilen, dass man ein einheitliches Fugenbild erhält. Das heißt, dass vor Ort Maß genommen und die ideale Aufteilung rechnerisch ermittelt werden muss, was einen nicht unerheblichen Aufwand darstellt und zudem potentiell fehlerbehaftet ist.The difficulty in attaching or laying such stone or slab formats is that construction tolerances can only be compensated for in each case via the joint widths. It is important to distribute the stone or slab formats in such a way that a uniform joint pattern is obtained. This means that measurements have to be taken on site and the ideal distribution has to be determined by calculation, which represents a not inconsiderable effort and is also potentially prone to error.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Wenn es um die Festlegung von Schichthöhen einer Riemchenverblendung geht, bedient sich der Maler oder Stuckateur als ausführendes Gewerk in der Regel einer Dachlatte, eines Schichtenmaßes und/oder einer Schlagschnur. Aus dem Stand der Technik sind viele Hilfskonstruktionen bekannt, die den Umgang mit diesen Hilfsmitteln erleichtern bzw. diese ersetzen sollen. Beispielhaft wird in diesem Zusammenhang auf die WO 91/03613 A1 verwiesen. Die einzelnen Schichthöhen müssen jedoch nach wie vor rechnerisch ermittelt werden.When it comes to determining the layer heights of a brick slip facing, the painter or plasterer usually uses a batten, a layer measure and/or a chalk line as the executing trade. Many auxiliary constructions are known from the prior art, which are intended to facilitate the use of these aids or to replace them. In this context, the WO 91/03613 A1 referred. However, the individual layer heights still have to be determined by calculation.

Aus der DE 532 450 A ist eine Mauerlehre bekannt, die zur Festlegung der Schichthöhen eine in einem Rohr angeordnete, ein- und feststellbare Nürnberger Schere umfasst. Die Gelenkpunkte der Nürnberger Schere sind zum Anzeigen der einzelnen Schichten aus dem Rohr hinaus geführt. Da prinzipbedingt bei der Nürnberger Schere die Abstände zwischen den Gelenkpunkten gleich sind, lassen sich hierüber die idealen Schichthöhen unter Einbeziehung etwaiger Bautoleranzen ermitteln.From the DE 532 450 A a masonry gauge is known which, to determine the layer heights, includes a Nuremberg shears which are arranged in a tube and can be adjusted and locked. The pivot points of the Nuremberg scissors are led out of the tube to show the individual layers. Since the distances between the hinge points are the same in the case of the Nuremberg shears, the ideal layer heights can be determined taking into account any construction tolerances.

Bei der Festlegung von Fugenbreiten können Hilfsmittel wie beispielsweise das aus der DE 37 37 246 C2 bekannte Fugenrasterband eingesetzt werden. Dieses gibt jedoch eine feste Fugenbreite vor, so dass Bautoleranzen nicht berücksichtigt werden können.When determining joint widths, tools such as those from the DE 37 37 246 C2 known joint grid tape can be used. However, this specifies a fixed joint width, so that construction tolerances cannot be taken into account.

Aus der US 3 457 649 A ist ferner eine Vorrichtung bekannt, die ein elastisches Band umfasst, auf das eine Einteilung aufgetragen ist. Wird das elastische Band gedehnt, vergrößern sich die Abstände zwischen den Markierungen der Einteilung entsprechend.From the U.S. 3,457,649 A there is also known a device comprising an elastic band on which a graduation is applied. If the elastic band is stretched, the distances between the markings of the division increase accordingly.

Eine weitere Vorrichtung zur Streckenteilung ist aus der US 1 705 182 A bekannt. Die Vorrichtung umfasst eine längliche Schraubenfeder, auf welcher hülsenförmige Markierungen fixiert sind. Wird die Schraubenfeder auseinandergezogen, vergrößern sich die Abstände zwischen den Markierungen.Another device for distance division is from U.S. 1,705,182 A famous. The device comprises an elongate helical spring on which tubular markers are fixed. If the coil spring is pulled apart, the distances between the markings increase.

Aus der US 5 711 081 A geht zudem eine Vorrichtung zum Ausrichten von Bauelementen entlang einer Linie hervor, die durch ein gespanntes elastisches Element vorgegeben wird.From the U.S. 5,711,081 A also shows a device for aligning components along a line that is specified by a stretched elastic element.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, den am Bau beteiligten Gewerken, insbesondere den Malern, Stuckateuren und Fliesenlegern, ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung an die Hand zu geben, mittels welcher die Teilung einer Strecke in gleiche Streckenabschnitte weiter vereinfacht wird.The object of the present invention is to provide the trades involved in construction, in particular the painters, plasterers and tilers, with a method and a device by means of which the division of a route into equal route sections is further simplified.

Zur Lösung der Aufgabe werden das Verfahren mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 sowie die Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 4 vorgeschlagen. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind den jeweiligen Unteransprüchen zu entnehmen.To solve the problem, the method with the features of claim 1 and the device with the features of claim 4 are proposed. Advantageous developments of the invention can be found in the respective dependent claims.

Offenbarung der ErfindungDisclosure of Invention

Bei dem vorgeschlagenen Verfahren zur Teilung einer Strecke in gleiche Streckenabschnitte wird eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung verwendet, die mindestens zwei über mindestens ein elastisches Element verbundene Platzhalterelemente umfasst.In the proposed method for dividing a route into equal route sections, a device according to the invention is used, which comprises at least two placeholder elements connected via at least one elastic element.

Bei dem Verfahren wird zunächst die Vorrichtung an eine Fläche angelegt, wobei ein erstes Ende der Vorrichtung und/oder ein Ende eines in diesem Endbereich angeordneten Platzhalterelements mit einem Anfangspunkt einer zu teilenden Strecke in Überdeckung gebracht wird. Dabei oder danach wird die Vorrichtung parallel in Bezug auf die zu teilende Strecke ausgerichtet. Hierbei kann - soweit die Vorrichtung eine solche aufweist - eine Einrichtung zur Überprüfung der horizontalen und/oder vertikalen Lage, wie beispielsweise eine Libelle, von Nutzen sein. Anschließend wird die Vorrichtung an der Fläche fixiert, wobei die Fixierung im Bereich des an der Fläche anliegenden ersten Endes und/oder im Bereich eines in diesem Endbereich angeordneten Platzhalterelements erfolgt. Das Fixieren kann beispielsweise durch einfaches Andrücken bewirkt werden. Danach wird am gegenüberliegenden anderen Ende der Vorrichtung gezogen, und zwar parallel zur zu teilenden Strecke, bis das andere Ende der Vorrichtung und/oder ein Ende eines vorzugsweise in diesem Endbereich angeordneten Platzhalterelements in Überdeckung mit einem Endpunkt der Strecke gebracht worden ist. Welches Platzhalterelement in Überdeckung mit dem Endpunkt der Strecke zu bringen ist, hängt von den Abständen zwischen den Platzhalterelementen ab, die sich beim Auseinanderzeihen der Vorrichtung bilden bzw. vergrößern. Es sollte ein Abstand gewählt werden, der einer idealen Fugenbreite am nächsten kommt.In the method, the device is first placed on a surface, with a first end of the device and/or an end of a placeholder element arranged in this end region being brought into overlap with a starting point of a line to be divided. At the same time or afterwards, the device is aligned parallel to the section to be divided. A device for checking the horizontal and/or vertical position, such as a bubble level, can be useful here—if the device has one. The device is then fixed to the surface, with the fixing taking place in the area of the first end lying against the surface and/or in the area of a placeholder element arranged in this end area. Fixing can be effected, for example, by simply pressing on. Then the opposite other end of the device is pulled, parallel to the section to be divided, until the other end of the device and/or one end of a placeholder element preferably arranged in this end area has been brought into overlap with an end point of the section. Which Placeholder element is to be brought into overlap with the end point of the route depends on the distances between the placeholder elements that form or increase when the device is pulled apart. A distance should be chosen that comes closest to an ideal joint width.

Bei dem vorgeschlagenen Verfahren wird vorzugsweise die Fixierung der Vorrichtung an der Fläche über ein Befestigungselement, insbesondere einen Befestigungsdorn, bewirkt. Das Befestigungselement wirkt einer Lageveränderung der Vorrichtung während der Durchführung des Verfahrens entgegen. Die Befestigung ist demzufolge nur temporär. Ferner muss das zu fixierende Ende bei der Durchführung des Verfahrens nicht dauerhaft manuell an die Fläche gedrückt werden, so dass der das Verfahren durchführenden Person beide Hände zur Verfügung stehen. Ist das Befestigungselement ein Befestigungsdorn, kann beim manuellen Andrücken der Vorrichtung an die Fläche zugleich der Befestigungsdorn in den Untergrund gedrückt werden. Ideal ist ein Untergrund, der einerseits ausreichend weich ist, so dass ein Befestigungsdorn einzudringen vermag, andererseits ausreichend fest ist, um einen sicheren Halt des Befestigungsdorns im Untergrund zu gewährleisten.In the proposed method, the device is preferably fixed to the surface by means of a fastening element, in particular a fastening mandrel. The fastening element counteracts a change in position of the device while the method is being carried out. The attachment is therefore only temporary. Furthermore, the end to be fixed does not have to be permanently pressed manually against the surface when carrying out the method, so that both hands of the person carrying out the method are available. If the fastening element is a fastening mandrel, the fastening mandrel can be pressed into the substrate when the device is manually pressed onto the surface. The ideal surface is one that is sufficiently soft for a fastening spike to be able to penetrate and, on the other hand, is sufficiently firm to ensure that the fastening spike is held securely in the substrate.

Nach der Teilung der Strecke wird vorzugsweise das Platzhalterelement, dessen Ende in Überdeckung mit dem Endpunkt der Strecke gebracht worden ist, ebenfalls lagefixiert. Die Fixierung erfolgt vorzugsweise nicht am Untergrund, sondern an einer Schiene, die Bestandteil der Vorrichtung ist. Die Fixierung ist temporär, um beispielsweise eine einmal festgelegte Teilung auf andere Bereiche übertragen zu können. Nach der Übertragung kann die Fixierung wieder gelöst werden, um eine andere Teilung vorzunehmen. Bei der temporären Fixierung können Fixiermittel eingesetzt werden, wie sie nachfolgend in Verbindung mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens beschrieben werden.After the section has been divided, the placeholder element whose end has been brought into overlap with the end point of the section is preferably likewise fixed in position. The fixation is preferably not on the ground, but on a rail that is part of the device. The fixation is temporary, for example, so that once a division has been defined, it can be transferred to other areas. After the transfer, the fixation can be released again to make another division. In the case of temporary fixing, fixing agents can be used, as are described below in connection with the device according to the invention for carrying out the method.

Die zur Durchführung des Verfahrens verwendete Vorrichtung umfasst mindestens zwei Platzhalterelemente, die über mindestens ein elastisches Element verbunden sind. Das elastische Element ist dehnbar, so dass die Abmessung in Längsrichtung der Vorrichtung variabel ist. Da die Abmessungen der Platzhalterelemente vorgegeben sind, verändert sich lediglich der Abstand zwischen den Platzhalterelementen. Der Abstand ist somit variabel einstellbar.The device used to carry out the method comprises at least two placeholder elements, which have at least one elastic element are connected. The elastic element is stretchable so that the dimension in the longitudinal direction of the device is variable. Since the dimensions of the placeholder elements are specified, only the distance between the placeholder elements changes. The distance is thus variably adjustable.

Zum Dehnen des elastischen Elements wird eine Zugkraft aufgebracht, indem die beiden Platzhalterelemente auseinander gezogen werden. Sind mehr als zwei Platzhalterelemente über mindestens ein elastisches Element verbunden, wird vorzugsweise an den beiden außen liegenden Platzhalterelementen gezogen.A tensile force is applied to stretch the elastic element by pulling the two placeholder elements apart. If more than two placeholder elements are connected via at least one elastic element, the two outer placeholder elements are preferably pulled.

Die Anordnung der mehreren Platzhalterelemente erfolgt stets in einer Reihe, so dass die Vorrichtung eine Längserstreckung besitzt. Die Abmessungen der Platzhalterelemente in Längsrichtung der Vorrichtung entsprechen denen eines anzubringenden oder zu verlegenden Stein- oder Plattenformats, so dass diese stellvertretend eine Stein-/Plattenlage oder Stein-/Plattenbreite (jeweils ohne Fuge) wiedergeben. Das die Platzhalterelemente verbindende elastische Element steht stellvertretend für die zwischen den Steinen oder Platten auszubildende Fuge, die in Abhängigkeit von den Bautoleranzen unterschiedlich groß ausfallen kann.The multiple placeholder elements are always arranged in a row, so that the device has a longitudinal extent. The dimensions of the placeholder elements in the longitudinal direction of the device correspond to those of a stone or slab format to be attached or laid, so that they represent a stone/slab layer or stone/slab width (each without a joint). The elastic element connecting the placeholder elements represents the joint to be formed between the stones or slabs, which can vary in size depending on the construction tolerances.

Das elastische Element ist bevorzugt in der Weise ausgeführt, dass es sämtliche Platzhalterelemente verbindet. Das heißt, dass es durchlaufend ausgebildet ist bzw. sich von einem Ende bis zum anderen Ende der Vorrichtung erstreckt. Alternativ können auch mehrere gleiche elastische Elemente jeweils zwischen zwei Platzhaltern vorgesehen werden. In beiden Fällen ist gewährleistet, dass bei Fixieren des einen Endes der Vorrichtung und Aufbringen einer Zugkraft an dem jeweils anderen Ende der Vorrichtung diese sich in der Weise dehnt, dass gleichmäßige Abstände zwischen den Platzhalterelementen ausgebildet werden. Da die Abstände eine Fugenbreite wiedergeben, lässt sich unter Zuhilfenahme der Vorrichtung in einfacher Weise eine gleichmäßige Fugenaufteilung vornehmen, bei welcher auch Bauteiltoleranzen berücksichtigt werden können.The elastic element is preferably designed in such a way that it connects all placeholder elements. This means that it is continuous or extends from one end to the other end of the device. Alternatively, several identical elastic elements can be provided between two placeholders. In both cases, it is ensured that when one end of the device is fixed and a tensile force is applied to the respective other end of the device, the latter expands in such a way that uniform distances are formed between the placeholder elements. Since the distances reflect a joint width, the device can be used to easily divide the joints evenly, in which case component tolerances can also be taken into account.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das elastische Element an sich gegenüberliegenden Enden mit jeweils einem Platzhalterelement verbunden. Umfasst die Vorrichtung mehr als zwei Platzhalterelemente, sind bevorzugt jeweils zwei benachbarte Platzhalterelemente über ein elastisches Element verbunden.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the elastic element is connected at opposite ends to a placeholder element in each case. If the device comprises more than two placeholder elements, two adjacent placeholder elements are preferably connected via an elastic element.

Alternativ oder ergänzend wird vorgeschlagen, dass das elastische Element zwischen seinen beiden Enden zumindest einen Abschnitt besitzt, der mit mehreren Platzhalterelementen verbunden ist. Vorzugsweise ist das elastische Element mit sämtlichen Platzhalterelementen verbunden.Alternatively or additionally, it is proposed that the elastic element has at least one section between its two ends, which is connected to a plurality of placeholder elements. The elastic element is preferably connected to all placeholder elements.

Die Verbindung zwischen dem elastischen Element und den Platzhalterelementen muss dergestalt sein, dass eine Relativbewegung der Platzhalterelemente gegenüber dem elastischen Element verhindert wird. Denn dadurch würden sich die Abstände zwischen den jeweiligen Platzhalterelementen ändern. Eine gleichmäßige Fugenaufteilung wäre somit nicht mehr gewährleistet.The connection between the elastic element and the placeholder elements must be such that a relative movement of the placeholder elements with respect to the elastic element is prevented. This would change the distances between the respective placeholder elements. A uniform joint distribution would therefore no longer be guaranteed.

Um bei Bedarf die Anzahl und/oder die Größe der Platzhalterelemente zu ändern, kann eine lösbare Verbindung von Vorteil sein. Diese sollte dergestalt sein, dass die Platzhalterelemente verschiebbar und/oder abnehmbar sind. Die Platzhalterelemente können dann gegen andere Platzhalterelemente ausgetauscht werden, die ein anderes Stein- oder Plattenformat repräsentieren.A detachable connection can be advantageous in order to change the number and/or the size of the placeholder elements if necessary. This should be such that the placeholder elements can be moved and/or removed. The placeholder elements can then be exchanged for other placeholder elements representing a different stone or slab format.

Erfindungsgemäß sind die Platzhalterelemente in gereihter Anordnung über mindestens ein elastisches Element in der Weise verbunden, dass sie in entspanntem Zustand der Vorrichtung, d. h. ohne äußere Krafteinwirkung, unmittelbar aneinander liegen. Das heißt, dass vorzugsweise auch das elastische Element entspannt ist. Soll nun die ideale Fugenbreite ermittelt werden, wird eine Zugkraft aufgebracht, die eine gleichmäßige Dehnung des mindestens einen elastischen Elements und damit gleiche Abstände zwischen den Platzhalterelementen zur Folge hat.According to the invention, the placeholder elements are connected in a row via at least one elastic element in such a way that they are in direct contact with one another when the device is in the relaxed state, ie without the application of external force. This means that the elastic element is preferably also relaxed. If the ideal joint width is now to be determined, a tensile force is applied, which results in a uniform stretching of the at least one elastic element and thus equal distances between the placeholder elements.

Zur Verbindung der Platzhalterelemente mit einem durchlaufenden, elastischen Element weisen die Platzhalterelemente bevorzugt jeweils eine Ausnehmung oder Öffnung auf. In die Ausnehmung oder Öffnung kann das elastische Element verliersicher aufgenommen werden. Zur Ausbildung der Ausnehmung oder Öffnung können die Platzhalterelemente als flache Rohrabschnitte oder als C-förmige Profilabschnitte ausgebildet sein. Derartige Platzhalterelemente lassen sich in einfacher Weise - wie Perlen auf eine Schnur - nacheinander auf das elastische Element aufschieben. Anschließend muss ihre Lage fixiert werden, um eine Verschiebung der Platzhalterelemente gegenüber dem elastischen Element während der bestimmungsgemäßen Verwendung der Vorrichtung zu verhindern.In order to connect the placeholder elements to a continuous, elastic element, the placeholder elements preferably each have a recess or opening. The elastic element can be captively accommodated in the recess or opening. To form the recess or opening, the placeholder elements can be formed as flat tube sections or as C-shaped profile sections. Such placeholder elements can be pushed one after the other onto the elastic element in a simple manner—like pearls on a string. Their position must then be fixed in order to prevent the placeholder elements from shifting relative to the elastic element during the intended use of the device.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das elastische Element ein elastisches Trägerband, an dem die Platzhalterelemente in gereihter Anordnung befestigt sind. Das elastische Trägerband lässt sich in einfacher Weise mit einem als Rohrabschnitt oder als C-förmiger Profilabschnitt ausgebildeten Platzhalterelement verbinden, so dass die Vorrichtung kostengünstig herstellbar ist. Zudem weist ein elastisches Trägerband in der Regel ein geringes Gewicht auf. Werden ferner die Platzhalterelemente aus einem leichten Material, wie beispielsweise Kunststoff oder Aluminium, hergestellt, ist eine gute Handhabbarkeit der Vorrichtung gewährleistet. Darüber hinaus sind diese Materialien unempfindlich gegenüber Feuchtigkeit.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the elastic element is an elastic carrier band to which the placeholder elements are attached in a row arrangement. The elastic carrier band can be connected in a simple manner to a placeholder element designed as a tube section or as a C-shaped profile section, so that the device can be produced inexpensively. In addition, an elastic carrier tape usually has a low weight. Furthermore, if the placeholder elements are made of a light material, such as plastic or aluminum, good handling of the device is ensured. In addition, these materials are insensitive to moisture.

Die Länge der Vorrichtung hängt insbesondere vom jeweiligen Einsatzbereich ab. Sie beträgt vorzugsweise 50 bis 250 cm. Solchen Längen sind noch gut zu handhaben. Ferner kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Länge variabel ist, indem Platzhalterelemente ergänzt oder entfernt werden.The length of the device depends in particular on the respective area of application. It is preferably 50 to 250 cm. Such lengths are still easy to handle. Furthermore, it can be provided that the length is variable by adding or removing placeholder elements.

Erfindungsgemäß entspricht eine Abmessung der Platzhalterelemente in Längsrichtung der Vorrichtung einem gängigen Platten- oder Steinformat. Beispielsweise kann die Abmessung in Längsrichtung dem genormten Steinformat DF (Steinhöhe = 5,2 cm) oder NF (Steinhöhe = 7,1 cm) entsprechen. Diese Abmessungen sind besonders dienlich, wenn es die Schichthöhen einer Klinker- oder Riemchenfassade festzulegen gilt, da in diesem Fall DF und NF gängige Steinformate darstellen.According to the invention, a dimension of the placeholder elements in the longitudinal direction of the device corresponds to a common plate or stone format. For example, the dimension correspond to the standardized stone format DF (stone height = 5.2 cm) or NF (stone height = 7.1 cm) in the longitudinal direction. These dimensions are especially useful when it comes to layer heights of a clinker brick or brick slip façade, since in this case DF and NF are common brick formats.

Vorteilhafterweise ist zumindest an einem Ende der Vorrichtung ein Griffteil angeordnet. Das Griffteil erleichtert die Handhabung der Vorrichtung. Vorzugsweise ist an beiden Enden jeweils ein Griffteil vorgesehen, so dass die Orientierung der Vorrichtung unerheblich ist. Weiterhin vorzugsweise besitzt das Griffteil in Längsrichtung der Vorrichtung die gleiche Abmessung wie ein Platzhalterelement. Denn dann kann das Griffteil ein Platzhalterelement ersetzen bzw. selbst ein Platzhalterelement ausbilden. Bevorzugt ist das Griffteil über das elastische Element mit den übrigen Platzhalterelementen verbunden. Dadurch ist gewährleistet, dass bei Aufbringen einer Zugkraft der Abstand zwischen dem Griffteil und dem benachbarten Platzhalterelement gleich dem Abstand zwischen zwei Platzhalterelementen ist. Das Griffteil kann somit ebenfalls zur Teilung einer Strecke in gleiche Streckenabschnitte genutzt werden.A handle part is advantageously arranged at least at one end of the device. The grip part facilitates the handling of the device. A handle part is preferably provided at both ends, so that the orientation of the device is irrelevant. Furthermore, the grip part preferably has the same dimensions as a placeholder element in the longitudinal direction of the device. Because then the handle part can replace a placeholder element or form a placeholder element itself. The handle part is preferably connected to the other placeholder elements via the elastic element. This ensures that when a tensile force is applied, the distance between the grip part and the adjacent placeholder element is equal to the distance between two placeholder elements. The handle part can thus also be used to divide a route into equal route sections.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, dass zumindest an einem Ende der Vorrichtung, vorzugsweise an einem Griffteil, eine Anschlagkante und/oder ein Befestigungselement ausgebildet ist bzw. sind. Die Anschlagkante kann in Überdeckung mit dem Anfangspunkt einer in gleiche Streckenabschnitte zu teilenden Strecke gebracht werden. Die Anschlagkante fällt daher bevorzugt mit der Außenkante eines außen liegenden Platzhalterelements bzw. mit der Außenkante eines Griffteils zusammen. Über das alternativ oder ergänzend vorgesehene Befestigungselement kann die Vorrichtung am Untergrund befestigt werden. Vorzugsweise ist das Befestigungselement ein Befestigungsdorn, der in den Untergrund eingedrückt wird. Die Befestigung ist temporär für die Dauer der Durchführung des Verfahrens.In a further development of the invention, it is proposed that a stop edge and/or a fastening element be formed at least on one end of the device, preferably on a handle part. The stop edge can be made to overlap with the starting point of a route that is to be divided into equal route sections. The stop edge therefore preferably coincides with the outer edge of an external placeholder element or with the outer edge of a grip part. The device can be fastened to the substrate via the alternatively or additionally provided fastening element. The fastening element is preferably a fastening mandrel that is pressed into the substrate. The attachment is temporary for the duration of the procedure.

Ist die Vorrichtung ausgerichtet und lagefixiert, kann durch Ziehen am nicht fixierten Ende der Vorrichtung die Außenkante eines in diesem Bereich angeordneten Platzhalterelements in Überdeckung mit dem Endpunkt der zu teilenden Strecke gebracht werden. Die Abstände zwischen den Platzhalterelementen zeigen dann die Fugenbreite an, die auf den Untergrund, beispielsweise durch Anzeichnen, übertragen werden kann.If the device is aligned and fixed in position, the outer edge of a placeholder element arranged in this area can be brought into overlap with the end point of the segment to be divided by pulling on the non-fixed end of the device. The distances between the placeholder elements then indicate the joint width that can be transferred to the substrate, for example by marking.

Als weiterbildende Maßnahme wird ferner vorgeschlagen, dass die Vorrichtung eine Einrichtung zur Überprüfung der horizontalen und/oder vertikalen Lage umfasst. Die Einrichtung kann beispielsweise eine Libelle mit einer in einer Flüssigkeit eingeschlossenen Gasblase sein. Eine solche Einrichtung erleichtert das Ausrichten der Vorrichtung. Ferner macht sie den Einsatz von Schlagschnüren und/oder Loten entbehrlich.As a further development measure, it is also proposed that the device includes a device for checking the horizontal and/or vertical position. The device can be, for example, a spirit level with a gas bubble enclosed in a liquid. Such a facility facilitates alignment of the device. Furthermore, it makes the use of chalk lines and/or plumb bobs superfluous.

Darüber hinaus wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Vorrichtung eine Schiene umfasst, auf welcher die Platzhalterelemente und/oder ein Griffteil in Längsrichtung verschiebbar gelagert sind. Die Schiene verleiht der Vorrichtung eine gewisse Formsteifigkeit, so dass die Handhabung der Vorrichtung vereinfacht wird. Zugleich vermag eine entsprechend formsteife Vorrichtung eine Mess- und/oder Richtlatte zu ersetzen.In addition, it is proposed that the device comprises a rail on which the placeholder elements and/or a grip part are mounted so that they can be displaced in the longitudinal direction. The rail gives the device a certain dimensional stability, so that the handling of the device is simplified. At the same time, a correspondingly dimensionally stable device can replace a measuring and/or straightedge.

Durch die in Längsrichtung verschiebbare Lagerung der Platzhalterelemente auf der Schiene wird eine Führung der Platzhalterelemente bewirkt. Um weiterhin gleiche Abstände zwischen den Platzhalterelementen bzw. die Teilung einer Strecke in gleiche Streckenabschnitte zu gewährleisten, muss die Lagerung in der Weise erfolgen, dass sich das elastische Element beim Dehnen weiterhin frei bewegen kann. Beispielsweise können die Platzhalterelemente derart auf der Schiene verschiebbar gelagert sein, dass eine Art Tunnel zwischen der Schiene und den Platzhalterelementen ausgebildet wird, durch den das elastische Element geführt ist.Due to the longitudinally displaceable mounting of the placeholder elements on the rail, the placeholder elements are guided. In order to continue to ensure the same distances between the placeholder elements or the division of a line into equal line sections, the bearing must be carried out in such a way that the elastic element can continue to move freely during stretching. For example, the placeholder elements can be slidably mounted on the rail in such a way that a kind of tunnel is formed between the rail and the placeholder elements, through which the elastic element is guided.

Vorteilhafterweise umfasst die Vorrichtung mindestens ein Fixiermittel, das eine temporäre Lagefixierung eines Platzhalterelements und/oder eines Griffteils auf der Schiene und/oder am Untergrund ermöglicht. Vorzugsweise erfolgt die Lagefixierung des Platzhalterelements und/oder des Griffteils, nachdem alle oder zumindest mehrere Platzhalterelemente unter Ausbildung geeigneter Fugenbreiten über die zu teilende Strecke gleichmäßig verteilt worden sind. Denn dann kann das Ergebnis fixiert werden und als Richtmaß zur Teilung weiterer Strecken verwendet werden. Vorzugsweise ist jedes Platzhalterelement und/oder jedes Griffteil auf der Schiene und/oder am Untergrund mittels eines Fixiermittels temporär fixierbar.Advantageously, the device comprises at least one fixing means that temporarily fix the position of a placeholder element and/or a handle part on the Rail and / or allows on the ground. The placeholder element and/or the handle part is preferably fixed in position after all or at least several placeholder elements have been evenly distributed over the section to be divided, forming suitable joint widths. Because then the result can be fixed and used as a benchmark for dividing further distances. Each placeholder element and/or each grip part can preferably be fixed temporarily on the rail and/or on the substructure by means of a fixing means.

Das Fixiermittel kann insbesondere eine Schraube, ein Stift und/oder ein Bolzen sein. Entsprechend ist in der Schiene mindestens eine Ausnehmung vorgesehen, in welche das Fixiermittel einsetzbar ist. Ist die Ausnehmung zur Aufnahme des Fixiermittels im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Längsachse der Vorrichtung geführt, wird ein Formschluss bewirkt, der verhindert, dass sich das elastische Element wieder zusammenzieht, wenn dieses nicht mehr auf Zug beansprucht wird. In Abhängigkeit von der Länge des Fixiermittels kann dieses alternativ oder ergänzend zur temporären Lagefixierung des jeweiligen Platzhalterelements am Untergrund eingesetzt werden.The fixing means can in particular be a screw, a pin and/or a bolt. Correspondingly, at least one recess is provided in the rail, into which the fixing means can be inserted. If the recess for accommodating the fixing means is essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the device, a form fit is brought about which prevents the elastic element from contracting again when it is no longer subjected to tensile stress. Depending on the length of the fixing means, this can be used as an alternative or in addition to temporarily fixing the position of the respective placeholder element on the substrate.

Vorzugsweise befindet sich die Ausnehmung zur Aufnahme des Fixiermittels an einer Seitenkante der Schiene, um nicht mit dem elastischen Element zu kollidieren. Des Weiteren bevorzugt besitzt die Schiene mehrere in regelmäßigen Abständen angeordnete seitliche Ausnehmungen zur Aufnahme jeweils eines Fixiermittels.The recess for receiving the fixing means is preferably located on a side edge of the rail so as not to collide with the elastic element. Furthermore, the rail preferably has a plurality of lateral recesses arranged at regular intervals, each for receiving a fixing means.

Die Fixierung kann auch über ein Rastelement als Fixiermittel bewirkt werden, das vorzugsweise an einem Platzhalterelement oder einem Griffteil ausgebildet und in verrastendem Eingriff mit mindestens einer Ausnehmung der Schiene bringbar ist. Idealerweise ist das Rastelement dergestalt ausgebildet, dass es beim Auseinanderziehen der Vorrichtung nicht in verrastendem Eingriff mit einer Ausnehmung der Schiene steht, so dass die Platzhalterelemente entlang der Schiene verschoben werden können. Ist eine ideale Teilung der zu teilenden Strecke gefunden rasten die Fixiermittel in eine Ausnehmung der Schiene ein, so dass eine Lageveränderung der Platzhalterelemente verhindert wird. Eine solche Vorrichtung ist besonders einfach zu handhaben.The fixation can also be effected via a locking element as a fixing means, which is preferably formed on a placeholder element or a grip part and can be brought into locking engagement with at least one recess of the rail. Ideally, the latching element is designed in such a way that when the device is pulled apart it is not in latching engagement with a recess in the rail, so that the placeholder elements can be displaced along the rail. Once an ideal division of the section to be divided has been found, the fixing means snap into a recess in the rail, so that a Change in position of the placeholder elements is prevented. Such a device is particularly easy to handle.

Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung werden nachfolgend anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Diese zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine Seitenansicht einer Vorrichtung gemäß einer ersten bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung,
  • Fig. 2 eine Explosionsdarstellung einer Vorrichtung gemäß einer zweiten bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung,
  • Fig. 3 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Vorrichtung gemäß einer dritten bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung,
  • Fig. 4 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Vorrichtung gemäß einer vierten bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung,
  • Fig. 5 eine Seitenansicht des Griffteils der Vorrichtung der Fig. 4,
  • Fig. 6 eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Griffteils und eines Platzhalterelements gemäß einer fünften bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung und
  • Fig. 7 einen Querschnitt durch ein Platzhalterelement für eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung.
Preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. These show:
  • 1 a side view of a device according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention,
  • 2 an exploded view of a device according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention,
  • 3 a perspective view of a device according to a third preferred embodiment of the invention,
  • 4 a perspective view of a device according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the invention,
  • figure 5 a side view of the handle part of the device 4 ,
  • 6 a perspective view of a handle part and a placeholder element according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the invention and
  • 7 a cross section through a placeholder element for a device according to the invention.

Ausführliche Beschreibung der ZeichnungenDetailed description of the drawings

Die in der Fig. 1 dargestellte Vorrichtung zur Teilung einer Strecke in gleiche Streckenabschnitte umfasst mehrere gleich große, rechteckige Platzhalterelemente 1, die über ein elastisches Element 2 in der Weise verbunden sind, dass in entspanntem Zustand des elastischen Elements 2 die Platzhalterelemente 1 unmittelbar aneinander liegen. Bei dem elastischen Element 2 handelt es sich um ein elastisches Trägerband, das durch die Platzhalterelemente 1 hindurchgeführt ist, da diese als Hohlkörper ausgeführt sind und eine Ausnehmung 3 zur Aufnahme des Trägerbands besitzen. Das Trägerband ist nicht nur elastisch, sondern auch biegsam. Insofern kann die in der Fig. 1 dargestellte Vorrichtung auch auf nicht ebenen Flächen eingesetzt werden.The one in the 1 The device shown for dividing a route into equal route sections comprises several rectangular placeholder elements 1 of the same size, which are connected via an elastic element 2 in such a way that in the relaxed state of the elastic element 2 the placeholder elements 1 lie directly against one another. The elastic element 2 is an elastic carrier band, which is passed through the placeholder elements 1, since these are designed as hollow bodies and have a recess 3 for receiving the carrier band. The strap is not only elastic, but also flexible. In this respect, the 1 device shown can also be used on non-flat surfaces.

Die beiden Enden der Vorrichtung der Fig. 1 sind unterschiedlich ausgeführt. Ein erstes Ende ist mit einem Widerlager 11 zur Befestigung des Trägerbands ausgestattet. An dem Widerlager 11 ist eine Anschlagkante 5 ausgebildet, die den Startpunkt einer zu teilenden Strecke markiert. Die Anschlagkante 5 fällt mit der Außenkante des ersten Platzhalterelements 1 zusammen. Wird nunmehr an dem anderen Ende der Vorrichtung gezogen, dehnt sich das Trägerband und es bilden sich Abstände a zwischen den Platzhalterelementen 1, die alle gleich sind. Über die Platzhalterelemente 1, deren Abmessung b in Längsrichtung der Vorrichtung einer gängigen Stein- oder Plattenabmessung entspricht, können demnach Stein- oder Plattenlagen und über die Abstände a zwischen den Platzhalterelementen 1 die Fugenbreiten festgelegt werden.The two ends of the device of the 1 are done differently. A first end is provided with an abutment 11 for attachment of the carrier tape. A stop edge 5 is formed on the abutment 11, which marks the starting point of a route to be divided. The stop edge 5 coincides with the outer edge of the first placeholder element 1 . If the other end of the device is now pulled, the carrier tape stretches and distances a form between the placeholder elements 1, which are all the same. The spacer elements 1, whose dimension b in the longitudinal direction of the device corresponds to a common stone or slab dimension, can therefore be used to define stone or slab layers and the distances a between the spacer elements 1, the joint widths.

Um die Handhabung der Vorrichtung zu vereinfachen, weist die Vorrichtung der Fig. 1 an dem durch das Widerlager 11 gebildeten ersten Ende Befestigungselemente 6 in Form zweier Befestigungsdorne auf, die zur temporären Lagefixierung der Vorrichtung in einen Untergrund eingedrückt werden können. Das dem Widerlager 11 gegenüberliegende Ende der Vorrichtung weist ein Griffteil 4 in Form eines Hakens auf. Soll das Trägerband gedehnt werden, kann ein Finger um den Haken gelegt und hieran gezogen werden. Zugleich kann der Haken als weiteres Befestigungselement 6 eingesetzt werden, um das andere Ende temporär am Untergrund zu fixieren, wenn das Trägerband gedehnt bleiben soll.In order to simplify the handling of the device, the device has the 1 at the first end formed by the abutment 11 there are fastening elements 6 in the form of two fastening mandrels which can be pressed into a substrate for the purpose of temporarily fixing the position of the device. The end of the device opposite the abutment 11 has a handle part 4 in the form of a hook. If the carrier tape is to be stretched, a finger can be moved be put on the hook and pulled here. At the same time, the hook can be used as a further fastening element 6 in order to temporarily fix the other end to the ground when the carrier tape is to remain stretched.

Bei kürzeren zu teilenden Strecken kann die temporäre Lagefixierung zur Aufrechterhaltung eines gedehnten Zustands der Vorrichtung auch über ein Fixiermittel 9 in Form eines Stifts bewirkt werden. Der Stift wird hierzu senkrecht durch das Platzhalterelement 1 und das elastische Element 2 in den Untergrund eingedrückt.In the case of shorter stretches to be divided, the temporary positional fixation to maintain a stretched state of the device can also be effected via a fixation means 9 in the form of a pin. For this purpose, the pin is pressed perpendicularly into the substrate by the placeholder element 1 and the elastic element 2 .

Die Platzhalterelemente 1 sind fest mit dem Trägerband als elastisches Element 2 verbunden. Eine Relativbewegung der Platzhalterelemente 1 gegenüber dem Trägerband ist damit ausgeschlossen. Auf diese Weise ist sichergestellt, dass sich bei einer Dehnung des Trägerbandes gleiche Abstände a zwischen den Platzhalterelementen 1 ausbilden.The placeholder elements 1 are firmly connected to the carrier tape as an elastic element 2 . A relative movement of the placeholder elements 1 with respect to the carrier tape is thus excluded. In this way it is ensured that the same distances a are formed between the placeholder elements 1 when the carrier tape is stretched.

Die in der Fig. 2 in einer Explosionsdarstellung gezeigte weitere Vorrichtung unterscheidet sich von der der Fig. 1 im Wesentlichen dadurch, dass an einem ersten Ende anstelle eines Widerlagers 11 ein Griffteil 4 ausgebildet ist. Das Griffteil 4 weist ebenfalls eine Anschlagkante 5 auf, die jedoch außenliegend angeordnet ist. Denn die Abmessung c des Griffteils 4 in Längsrichtung der Vorrichtung entspricht der Abmessung b der Platzhalterelemente 1, so dass das Griffteil 4 selbst ein Platzhalterelement ausbildet. Denn das Griffteil 4 ist ebenfalls mit dem elastischen Element 2 verbunden, so dass zwischen dem Griffteil 4 und dem nächsten Platzelement 1 der gleiche Abstand a ausgebildet wird wie zwischen zwei Platzhalterelementen 1, wenn am anderen Ende der Vorrichtung gezogen wird.The one in the 2 shown in an exploded view further device differs from that of 1 essentially in that a handle part 4 is formed at a first end instead of an abutment 11 . The handle part 4 also has a stop edge 5 which, however, is arranged on the outside. This is because the dimension c of the handle part 4 in the longitudinal direction of the device corresponds to the dimension b of the placeholder elements 1, so that the handle part 4 itself forms a placeholder element. Because the handle part 4 is also connected to the elastic element 2, so that the same distance a is formed between the handle part 4 and the next place element 1 as between two placeholder elements 1 when the other end of the device is pulled.

Der Fig. 2 ist ferner zu entnehmen, dass die Platzhalterelemente 1 über Schrauben 12 und Muttern 13 mit dem elastischen Element 2 verbunden sein können. Im Trägerband sind in regelmäßigen Abständen Ausnehmungen 14 zur Aufnahme der Schrauben 12 ausgebildet. Die Verbindung der Platzhalterelemente 1 mit dem elastischen Element 2 ist demnach lösbar. Die Anzahl der Platzhalterelemente 1 auf dem Trägerband kann somit in einfacher Weise variiert werden, indem Platzhalterelemente 1 hinzugefügt oder entfernt werden. Ferner können Platzhalterelemente 1 einfach ausgetauscht werden, um beispielsweise andere Stein- oder Plattenformate darzustellen. Im Übrigen gleicht die Vorrichtung der Fig. 2 weitgehend der der Fig. 1.Of the 2 It can also be seen that the placeholder elements 1 can be connected to the elastic element 2 via screws 12 and nuts 13 . Recesses 14 for receiving the screws 12 are formed at regular intervals in the carrier tape. The connection of the placeholder elements 1 with the elastic element 2 is therefore solvable. The number of placeholder elements 1 on the carrier tape can thus be easily varied by adding or removing placeholder elements 1 . Furthermore, placeholder elements 1 can be easily exchanged, for example to represent other stone or slab formats. Otherwise, the device is the same 2 largely the the 1 .

Die Vorrichtung der Fig. 3 weist zwei gleich ausgebildete Enden auf, so dass die Orientierung beliebig ist. Die Enden bilden Griffteile 4 aus, die vorliegend ergonomisch geformt sind. Auf der Rückseite der Griffteile 4 ist jeweils ein Befestigungselement 6 in Form eines Befestigungsdorns angeordnet, über welche die Vorrichtung temporär lagefixiert werden kann. Die Abmessung c der Griffteile 4 ist jeweils gleich der Abmessung b der Platzhalterelemente 1 gewählt, so dass auch bei dieser Vorrichtung die Griffteile 4 als Platzhalterelemente 1 einsetzbar sind.The device of 3 has two identical ends, so that the orientation is arbitrary. The ends form handle parts 4, which are ergonomically shaped in the present case. A fastening element 6 in the form of a fastening mandrel is arranged on the back of the handle parts 4, via which the device can be temporarily fixed in position. The dimension c of the handle parts 4 is selected to be equal to the dimension b of the placeholder elements 1 in each case, so that the handle parts 4 can also be used as placeholder elements 1 in this device.

Das mittig angeordnete Platzhalterelement 1 weist auf seiner Oberseite eine Einrichtung 7 zur Überprüfung der horizontalen und/oder vertikalen Lage der Vorrichtung auf. Die Einrichtung 7 ist als Libelle ausgebildet.The centrally arranged placeholder element 1 has on its upper side a device 7 for checking the horizontal and/or vertical position of the device. The device 7 is designed as a dragonfly.

Eine weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ist in der Fig. 4 dargestellt. Sie unterscheidet sich von den zuvor beschrieben insbesondere durch eine Schiene 8, auf welcher die Platzhalterelemente 1 sowie ein Griffteil 4' verschiebbar geführt sind. Die Platzhalterelemente 1 sind untereinander, mit dem Griffteil 4' sowie mit einem endseitig angeordneten weiteren Griffteil 4 über ein nicht weiter dargestelltes elastisches Element 2 verbunden. Dieses ist vorzugsweise wiederum bandförmig ausgebildet und zwischen der Schiene 8 und den Platzhalterelementen 1 angeordnet. Das elastische Element 2 hat keine Verbindung zur Schiene 8.Another preferred embodiment of a device according to the invention is in 4 shown. It differs from the ones described above in particular by a rail 8 on which the placeholder elements 1 and a handle part 4' are slidably guided. The placeholder elements 1 are connected to one another, to the handle part 4′ and to a further handle part 4 arranged at the end via an elastic element 2 that is not shown in any more detail. This is preferably in turn designed in the form of a strip and is arranged between the rail 8 and the placeholder elements 1 . The elastic element 2 has no connection to the rail 8.

Das endseitig angeordnete Griffteil 4 ist mit einem Befestigungselement 6 in Form eines Befestigungsdorns ausgestattet. Ferner bildet das Griffelement 4 eine Anschlagkante 5 aus (siehe Fig. 5). Die Abmessung c des Griffteils 4 ist wiederum gleich der Abmessung b der Platzhalterelemente 1 gewählt (siehe Fig. 4). Die Schiene 8 kann demnach derart an eine Fläche angelegt werden, dass die Anschlagkante 5 des außenliegenden linken Griffteils 4 in Überdeckung mit einem Startpunkt einer zu teilenden Fläche zu liegen kommt. Wird der Startpunkt durch eine quer zur Fläche abgehende Wand gebildet, kann die Anschlagkante der Vorrichtung bis an die Wand geführt werden. Über eine im Bereich einer Seitenfläche eines Platzhalterelements 1 angeordnete Libelle (Einrichtung 7), kann die horizontale Lage der Vorrichtung überprüft werden.The handle part 4 arranged at the end is equipped with a fastening element 6 in the form of a fastening mandrel. Furthermore, the handle element 4 forms a stop edge 5 (see figure 5 ). The dimension c of the handle part 4 is in turn chosen to be equal to the dimension b of the placeholder elements 1 (see 4 ). Accordingly, the rail 8 can be placed against a surface in such a way that the stop edge 5 of the outer left handle part 4 overlaps a starting point of a surface to be divided. If the starting point is formed by a wall extending transversely to the surface, the stop edge of the device can be guided up to the wall. The horizontal position of the device can be checked via a spirit level (device 7) arranged in the area of a side face of a placeholder element 1.

Das Verschieben der Platzhalterelemente 1 auf der Schiene 8 wird über das Griffteil 4' bewirkt. Die Verbindung des Griffteils 4' und der Platzhalterelemente 1 mit dem elastischen Element 2 gewährleistet dabei, dass zwischen den Platzhalterelementen 1 sowie zwischen den Platzhalterelementen 1 und den Griffteilen 4 bzw. 4'gleiche Abstände a ausgebildet werden.The displacement of the placeholder elements 1 on the rail 8 is effected via the handle part 4'. The connection of the handle part 4' and the placeholder elements 1 with the elastic element 2 ensures that the same distances a are formed between the placeholder elements 1 and between the placeholder elements 1 and the handle parts 4 or 4'.

Die Platzhalterelemente 1 und das Griffteil 4' weisen Ausnehmungen 10 auf, in die bei Bedarf ein Fixiermittel 9 einsetzbar ist, um das jeweilige Platzhalterelement 1 bzw. das Griffteil 4' in seiner gegenwärtigen Lage zu fixieren. Die Ausnehmungen 10 können mit einem Gewinde versehen sein, so dass durch Eindrehen einer als Fixiermittel 9 dienenden Schraube (siehe Fig. 6), die sich an der Schiene 8 abstützt, eine nach Art einer Klemmverbindung ausgestaltete temporäre Lagefixierung gegenüber der Schiene 8 realisierbar ist. Die Vorrichtung kann dann bewegt werden, ohne dass die vorgenommene Teilung verloren geht. Wird die Vorrichtung an anderer Stelle erneut an eine Fläche angelegt, kann die Teilung übernommen werden.The placeholder elements 1 and the handle part 4' have recesses 10 into which a fixing means 9 can be inserted if necessary in order to fix the respective placeholder element 1 or the handle part 4' in its current position. The recesses 10 can be provided with a thread, so that by screwing in a screw serving as a fixing means 9 (see 6 ), which is supported on the rail 8, a temporary positional fixation in relation to the rail 8 configured in the manner of a clamp connection can be realized. The device can then be moved without losing the division made. If the device is placed on a surface again at a different point, the division can be adopted.

Wie der Fig. 6 ferner zu entnehmen ist, können das Griffteil 4' und die Platzhalterelemente 1 als C-förmige Profilabschnitte ausgebildet sein. Die Profilabschnitte können in seitliche Längsnuten der Schiene 8 eingreifen, so dass hierüber in einfacher Weise eine verschiebbare Lagerung realisierbar ist.Again 6 can also be seen, the handle part 4 'and the placeholder elements 1 can be designed as C-shaped profile sections. The profile sections can engage in lateral longitudinal grooves of the rail 8 so that a displaceable mounting can be implemented in a simple manner.

Die Fig. 7 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch ein geringfügig modifiziertes Platzhalterelement 1. Denn dieses ist ebenfalls als ein C-förmiger Profilabschnitt ausgebildet. Die Ausnehmung 10 zur Aufnahme eines Fixiermittels 9 ist hier jedoch seitlich angeordnet.the 7 shows a cross section through a slightly modified placeholder element 1. Because this is also designed as a C-shaped profile section. However, the recess 10 for receiving a fixing means 9 is arranged laterally here.

BezugszeichenlisteReference List

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Platzhalterelementplaceholder element
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elastisches Elementelastic element
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Ausnehmungrecess
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Griffteilhandle part
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Anschlagkantestop edge
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Befestigungselementfastener
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Einrichtung zur Überprüfung der horizontalen und/oder vertikalen LageDevice for checking the horizontal and/or vertical position
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Schienerail
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Fixiermittelfixer
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Claims (12)

  1. A method for dividing a section into identical subsections, in particular in order to determine course heights and/or joint widths when fitting brick-shaped or panel-shaped facade elements or when laying brick-shaped or panel-shaped floor coverings, in which a device as claimed in one of claims 4 to 13 is used which comprises at least two spacer elements (1) connected by means of at least one elastic element (2), so that a distance (a) between the spacer elements (1) can be adjusted in a variable manner by the application of a tensile force,
    comprising the steps of:
    - laying the device on a surface, wherein a first end of the device and/or an end of a spacer element (1) disposed in this end region is aligned over a starting point of a section to be divided,
    - aligning the device parallel with respect to the section to be divided,
    - fixing the first end of the device and/or the spacer element (1) disposed in this end region to the surface, for example simply by pressing,
    - pulling the opposing other end of the device parallel to the section to be divided, whereupon the other end of the device and/or an end of a spacer element (1) which is preferably disposed in this end region is aligned over an end point of the section.
  2. The method as claimed in claim 1,
    characterized in that the first end of the device and/or the spacer element (1) disposed in this end region is temporarily fixed in position by means of a fastening element (6), in particular by means of a fastening spike.
  3. The method as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2,
    characterized in that the spacer element (1) the end of which has been aligned over the end point of the section is temporarily fixed in position using a fixing means (9).
  4. A device for carrying out the method as claimed in one of claims 1 to 3, comprising at least two spacer elements (1) which are connected by means of at least one elastic element (2), so that a distance (a) between the spacer elements (1) can be adjusted in a variable manner by the application of a tensile force,
    characterized in that the spacer elements (1) are connected in a row by means of at least one elastic element (2) in a manner such that in the non-tensioned state of the device, they lie directly adjacent to each other, and wherein a dimension (b) of the spacer elements (1) in the longitudinal direction of the device corresponds to a panel or brick format, for example DF or NF.
  5. The device as claimed in claim 4,
    characterized in that the elastic element (2) is connected at its opposite ends to a respective spacer element (1) and/or to a plurality of spacer elements (1) in at least a segment between these ends, wherein preferably, the connection is releasable, so that the spacer elements (1) can be displaced and/or removed.
  6. The device as claimed in claim 4 or claim 5,
    characterized in that the spacer elements (1) respectively have a recess (3) or opening in order to receive the elastic element (2), wherein preferably, the spacer elements (1) are configured as flat tubular segments or as C-shaped profiled segments.
  7. The device as claimed in one of claims 4 to 6,
    characterized in that the elastic element (2) is an elastic support strip on which the spacer elements (1) are fastened in a row.
  8. The device as claimed in one of claims 4 to 7,
    characterized in that the length of the device is 50 to 250 cm.
  9. The device as claimed in one of claims 4 to 8,
    characterized in that an abutment edge (5) and/or a fastening element (6), in particular a fastening spike, is formed on at least one end of the device, preferably on a gripping portion (4).
  10. The device as claimed in one of claims 4 to 9,
    characterized in that the device comprises a means (7) for checking the horizontal and/or vertical position, in particular a spirit level.
  11. The device as claimed in one of claims 4 to 10,
    characterized in that the device comprises a rail (8) on which the spacer elements (1) and/or a gripping portion (4) are mounted so as to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction.
  12. The device as claimed in one of claims 4 to 11,
    characterized in that the device comprises at least one fixing means (9) for temporarily fixing a spacer element (1) and/or a gripping portion (4) in position, wherein the fixing means (9) is in particular a screw, a pin and/or a nut which can be brought into engagement with a recess (10) of the rail (8).
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