EP3553237A1 - Profile system for a sanitary installation - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a profile system (1) for a sanitary system, such as a floor-level shower comprising at least one profile element (3) and at least one planar and flexible sealing element (5). The sealing element has a fastening region (19), which is fastened in a non-installed state on the profile element by a fastening means. Furthermore, the sealing element has at least one region (21) overlapping the profile element, wherein the overlapping region is designed to fix the profile element in its installation position.

Description

Field of the invention

The invention relates to a profile system consisting of at least one profile element and at least one sealing element for a sanitary system, such as a floor-level shower.

State of the art

In general, profile systems for sanitary facilities are known in different designs and can be configured for different tasks. For example, profile systems for use as a shower channel arrangement are known. Furthermore, profile systems for the clamped storage of panes, such as a shower wall, are known in the field of wet cells. In addition, profiles for receiving Wandverblendungspaneelen or decorative profiles, such as a slope wedge for plumbing installations are known.

It is also known to bring profile systems for sanitary facilities in an installed position such that a required tightness is given to water.

The DE 10 2006 007 471 B4 shows a shower floor element made of rigid foam for a floor-level shower. The shower floor element has a foamed-on at least on the upper side film, which in turn may comprise a tissue. The film serves as an adhesive mediating layer to which a shower floor covering can be applied directly. The film can also cover a molded into the shower floor element gutter profile, in which a channel frame is used.

The EP 2 184 415 B1 shows a floor-level drainage device for installation in a shower or wet room. The device consists of a gutter, which has a longitudinal collar, wherein a sliding frame is arranged below the longitudinal collar. In the region of the longitudinal collar, a flexible sealing strip is arranged, which is attached to a vertical surface of the frame.

The DE 10 2012 107 269 A1 shows a mounting kit for achieving a sealing effect between a permanently mounted device (eg a bathtub) and a vertical wall section. The mounting kit includes a connection tape with a Wandabschlussstreifen, which is arranged on the wall side. Furthermore, an insulation strip in the mounted state by means of an adhesive bond with the Wandabschlussstreifen and the device is connected.

The DE 10 2010 016 816 A1 shows a sealing system for floor drainage channels, as used in showers. The sealing system has, inter alia, a sealing strip which can be glued to the edge of a gutter.

It is thus known to seal profile systems by attaching a profile, such as a gutter, to a sealing strip or the like in the course of assembly. However, the known measures for the sealing of profile systems are cumbersome and inflexible to handle, since, inter alia, several steps are required, namely the attachment of a sealing material at the installation site and the mounting of the profile. Furthermore, the known systems require complex structural designs in order to secure the profile reliably. Finally, adaptation of the profile to the surrounding wall and / or floor coverings in sanitary facilities is difficult or even impossible.

Task and solution of the invention

Against this background, it is an object of the invention to provide a profile system which at least partially overcomes the above disadvantages.

This object is solved by the subject matter of independent claim 1.

Accordingly, the profile system comprises at least one profile element. The profile element may have a prefabricated raw material form having a basic geometric shape. The profile element can represent an elongate workpiece, that is, the length of the profile element is many times greater than the height or the depth. Furthermore, the profile element may have any shape suitable for receiving or holding an object. The profile element may also have a shape suitable for conducting or carrying liquids. The profile element may have a U-shape, L-shape or other symmetrical or asymmetrical shape in its cross section. The profile element may also be a corner profile or a curved profile. The profile system may also comprise a plurality of profile elements. These can be arranged in a straight line, in a curve or also over a corner. The profile element may be an extruded or extruded profile.

The profile element may be made of any material that is suitable to form a particular profile shape. The profile element may be a metal profile, such as stainless steel, and is preferably made of aluminum, since aluminum has a low weight, is very easy to shape and at the same time has sufficient dimensional stability. The profile element may partially consist of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. But it can also find any other material use, which has a good formability and low weight. Likewise, an extruded or extruded plastic profile can be used as a profile element.

In addition to the at least one profile element, the profile system also comprises at least one planar and flexible sealing element for sealing between the profile element and a wall and / or floor area adjoining the profile element. The sealing element may be a foil, a band, a membrane or other planar design. The sealing element may be rectangular, round or configured in any other flat shape. The sealing element may be a waterproof sealing film, which may consist of different plastics. The sealing element may comprise rubbery material such as rubber or silicone. The sealing element may also consist of a soft plastic. The sealing element can be made of any material which has a water impermeability and thus to the seal suitable is. The sealing element can be made of any material which acts sealingly and at the same time has a tensile strength sufficient to safely support the weight of a profile element. The sealing element may comprise a plurality of sealing film pieces. The sealing element may have a non-woven coating for better adhesion of other sealants or adhesives. The sealant may be a polyethylene film having a polypropylene nonwoven thereon.

The sealing element of the profile system according to the invention is not only suitable for sealing between the profile element and an adjacent wall and / or floor area. The sealing element can also be designed to seal any points below, beside and / or above a profile element.

The sealing element of the profile system according to the invention further has a fastening region which is fastened in a non-installed state on the profile element by a fastening means. The fastening region corresponds to a partial surface of the sealing element, which is connected to a surface of the at least one profile element. In some embodiments, the attachment area is flatly connected to the profile element, i. the partial surface is substantially completely attached to the profile element. The attachment area may be a contiguous area, but may also include a plurality of partial areas of the sealing element. When a plurality of seal members are used, each of the plurality of seal members may have a mounting portion. The attachment region may be rectangular, round or in any other suitable shape. From the point of view of the profile element, the fastening region is that region which is in surface connection with the sealing element.

In the non-installed state is a state in which the profile system is in a factory delivery arrangement, ie the sealing element is already attached to the profile element, however, it is located neither in a sealing state nor at a mounting location such as a wall and / or floor area. The sealing element is therefore connected in the non-installed state only via the mounting surface with the profile element. The remaining unattached region of the sealing element can therefore be loose.

The sealing element is attached according to the invention on the profile element. This is done via a fastening means. The fastener may also be a variety of fasteners. The attachment means may comprise an adhesive, a screw and / or other means suitable for attaching the attachment surface to the profile element. The sealant may also be molded. Preferably, the sealant is glued to the profile element. Similarly, the profile element may have an adhesive or adhesive layer to which the sealant is glued or adhered. The attachment area is then defined by the locations where the sealant is connected to the profile element. The sealant may also be glued and additionally bolted. Advantageously, the mounting area is designed so large that the profile element can not detach from the mounting area without external influence, even in the vertical position of the sealant. At the same time, the attachment area is advantageously designed at least so large that a region to be sealed which adjoins the profile element (for example an underlying joint) is securely sealed off.

According to the invention, the sealing element has at least one region overlapping the profile element, the overlapping region being designed to fix the profile element in its installed position. The surface of the sealing element may be smaller than the surface of the profile element opposite the sealing element and at the same time have an overlapping region. The overlap area may partially overlap the profile element, i. the sealing element overlaps the sealing element opposite surface of the profile element only partially. The overlapping area can project completely beyond the edge of a surface of the profile element to be fastened. The overlap area may overlap the profile element at various locations. Advantageously, the overlapping area corresponds to a surface which is sufficiently large in order to be able to fasten the profile element reliably to a wall or a floor without further support means. When not installed, the areal overlap area is flexible, loose or movable.

Advantageously, the profile system according to the invention in addition to a sealing attachment area and overlap areas, which serve for flexible attachment of the profile element to the wall or floor. Furthermore, the attachment area can be smaller be as the mounting area opposite surface of the profile element. As a result, portions of the sealant are neither attached nor overlap the profile element. Advantageously, the profile element can therefore be cut to a required length.

The profile system according to the invention allows in addition to the reliable attachment of a profile element on or in a wall or on a floor and a variable adjustment of the height of the profile element during assembly. In addition, a size adjustment (for example, lengthening) of the profile system is very easy to perform, depending on the structural conditions. At the same time, a high sealing effect is ensured by the use of a sealant, such as a sealing film.

The profile system according to the invention is intended primarily for a sanitary system, such as a floor-level shower, but it should in no way be limited to this application. Thus, the profile system according to the invention is intended for any application in which profiles are used with seals.

In some embodiments, the installation position of the profile element is variable by the overlap region variable in the vertical and / or horizontal. Under installation position is understood that position in which the profile element is loosely arranged on a floor, wall and / or ceiling surface, i. in which the profile system is not yet fixed. Advantageously, the overlapping area is at least so great that this area is sufficient to keep the profile element in the installed state in a certain position stable.

In some embodiments, the overlap region extends on at least two opposite sides of the attachment region in the form of two partial overlap regions provided for mounting the profile element on at least one wall, ceiling and / or bottom surface, and / or each associated pad. The two partial overlap areas function as fixation devices, ie, when the profile system is in the installed position, the partial overlapping areas are secured to a wall, ceiling and / or floor surface somewhat by tile and / or tile adhesive to stably retain the profile element attached to the mounting area. Corresponding the partial overlap areas are sufficiently dimensioned to hold the weight of the profile element safely, ie tilting or rotation of the profile element is not possible.

In some embodiments, the profile element and / or the sealing element is designed to be cut. The profile element can not be completely covered by the sealing element in its longitudinal direction in the non-installed state. The profile element may have an end portion to which the sealing element is not attached. The profile element may also have both end portions without attached thereto sealant. The profile element can be individually shortened according to a customer request by means of a saw or another cutting tool in the section area where there is no glued sealing film. The profile element can be optimally adapted in this way to a tile or bottom plate format or a joint grid in the field of sanitary facilities. Preferably, the profile element is not covered at its longitudinal ends with the sealing element. Advantageously, the profile element can thus be cut at both ends. This allows an individual adaptation of the profile element length to the structural conditions at the installation site.

The cutable profile element can also have at least one profile end piece which can be detachably connected to an open end of the profile element. The profile element may have two open ends, which are each sealed off in a liquid-tight manner by means of a profile end piece. The profile end pieces or end caps are preferably used after cutting the profile element to the installation length.

In some embodiments, the profile element is provided as a collection profile for shower water for installation in or attachment to a wall. The collection profile according to the invention is not limited to this application. The collecting profile can also comprise a gutter or a gutter body. The collection profile can be completely or partially integrated into a wall. The collecting profile can also be integrated into the ground in front of a wall. The profile system consisting of collecting profile and sealing element can be placed anywhere in a shower cubicle, where water accumulates, which should be directed to a drain.

In some embodiments, the profile element has at least one inlet opening for introducing shower water into the collecting profile. The inlet opening may be arranged laterally. The inlet opening may preferably extend over the entire length of the collection profile. There may also be several inlet openings. The inlet opening may be provided with a cover that is configured to continue to pass water, but prevents small parts or body parts from entering the collection profile.

In some embodiments, the profile element has at least one outlet opening for discharging shower water into a siphon. The outlet corresponds to a drain. The outlet opening may be arranged in the collection opening such that it can be easily reached for cleaning by means of a shower jet. Preferably, the outlet opening in the bottom, i. arranged in a lower surface of the collection profile. The outlet opening may be arranged such that surfaces inclined towards the outlet opening are arranged thereon in order to improve the water drainage. There may also be several outlet openings.

In some embodiments, the profile element has at least one inlet opening and one outlet opening. Preferably, the inlet opening is arranged in the installed position at a higher level than the outlet opening in order to improve the water drainage

In some embodiments, the collection profile is U-shaped with a bottom, a rear wall and a top floor. The collection profile may also have a different cross-sectional profile configuration (e.g., a C-profile or L-profile). The collecting profile can also have a collecting profile end piece for lateral sealing at its longitudinal ends. The collecting profile can thus be formed closed apart from the inlet opening and the outlet opening.

In some embodiments, the inlet opening is provided on the side facing away from the rear wall. Accordingly, the opening can lie opposite the rear wall, ie it can be a lateral inlet opening. The opening may extend over the entire height of the U-shaped profile. The opening can be through another Leg, which extends from the end of the bottom opposite the rear wall perpendicular over a height which is smaller than the entire height of the U-shaped profile, be reduced in size. This further leg may extend to a height which, in the installation position of the profile system, corresponds to a floor covering level, so that the water inlet into the inlet opening is ensured.

In some embodiments, the outlet opening is formed in the bottom. The outlet opening may be formed as a round, angled or any other suitable shape opening which allows a discharge of the water, which is located in the collecting profile, in a siphon or the like.

In some embodiments, the collection profile is provided in a U-shape with a bottom, a rear wall and a top floor, the opening provided on the side facing away from the rear wall side and the outlet opening formed in the bottom.

In some embodiments, in the profile system according to the invention along the bottom extends in the direction of the side facing away from the rear wall an inwardly inclined inlet slope. The inlet slope and the collecting profile can be integrally formed. The inlet slope and the collecting profile can be releasably connected to each other. The inlet slope can be made of the same material as the collection profile. The inlet slope may have a slope pointing in the direction of the outlet opening. At its highest point, the inlet slope when installed may not exceed the surface level of the shower floor. The inlet slope can also without a slope, ie horizontally in the installed state, be formed.

In some embodiments, the inlet slope has at least one drainage channel. The at least one drainage channel extends with a gradient towards the outlet opening through the inlet slope. The drainage channel is designed to guide water to the drain, which accumulates in the installed state between the front surface of the inlet slope and the floor covering. Preferably, the inlet slope on a plurality of drainage channels.

In some embodiments, the attachment region is surface-connected to the back wall and the bottom of the collection profile, the attachment region partially covering the back wall and the bottom. As a result, a partial region of the sealing element that extends from the fastening region is not connected to the bottom and the rear wall of the profile element. Preferably, the attachment area is arranged such that the profile element has end portions with which the sealing element is not connected. At these end portions, the profile element may advantageously be tailored.

In some embodiments, the inlet opening of the collecting profile is configured to form a gap in the installation position as water drainage between a wall covering, in particular of tiles, and a floor covering, in particular of tiles. Preferably, the gap has a height that is sufficiently large that the collecting profile can be cleaned with the shower head shower in the assembled state. Preferably, the gap is designed such that no small parts or body parts such as toes can penetrate.

A siphon can be designed with the profile system according to the invention. The siphon can be a drainage system through which sewage or shower water can pass. The siphon can be connected to the profile at the factory. Preferably, a film is firmly connected between siphon and profile. The siphon is preferably a flow-optimized, self-cleaning siphon. Advantageously, when using a self-cleaning siphon, the inlet opening of the profile system can be made very narrow.

A shower element can be configured with the profile system according to the invention.

In some embodiments, the profile element is designed as a decorative strip for a shower with a floor slope. The trim strip can also be designed as a slope wedge. The trim strip can be designed to visually enhance a difference in height of floor tiles. The height difference can be a level. It can also be a height difference, which is due to a slope of a floor-level shower opposite the floor next to the shower. The trim strip and the slope wedge may be formed as a flat elongated profile. During assembly, the Overlap region of the sealing element are respectively mounted on the higher floor surface and on the lower floor surface. The trim strip or slope wedge is placed parallel to the step with the top end substantially flush with the top floor tile surface. The bottom floor tile is then placed on the overlap area and mounted.

In some embodiments, the attachment area extends on a lower portion of a trim side surface. This advantageously makes it possible for the trim strip or the slope wedge to be fixed stably and simply by the overlapping area, despite the difference in height present.

In some embodiments, the profile element is provided as an L-profile. Preferably, the L-profile in cross section at a right angle. The L-profile can also have other angles. The L-profile can serve as a carrier profile or as a final profile. The profile element can also be configured as a T-profile and serve as a carrier profile or end profile.

In some embodiments, the L-profile has a bottom and a leg, and the attachment region is connected to the bottom surface, wherein the surface of the bottom surface is greater than the attachment region. The L-profile can be attached to a wall or floor with its base and associated attachment area. Advantageously, the L-profile is cut to size, since end portions are not connected to the sealing element.

In some embodiments, in addition to the L-profile in the installed position, a clamping profile can continue to be attached, for receiving in particular a shower wall. The L-profile is suitable in connection with the clamping profile to absorb flat objects and hold by a clamping action. The clamping profile may have a U-shaped cross section, which serves as a receptacle. The clamping profile can be mounted in an installed state of the L-profile with the sealing element, ie the overlapping areas of the profile system are already glued to a wall or a floor. Also, the clamping profile can only be installed after the floor or wall covering has already been attached. In the latter application, the leg of the L-profile has a Length that exceeds the thickness of the floor or wall covering. The L-profile can run through a tile joint or be arranged on a wall. The wall covering can bump against the profile. Thus, it is possible to attach the clamping profile over the covering. The clamping profile is preferably connected to the leg of the L-profile. The clamping profile can be screwed to the leg.

In some embodiments, the attached clamping profile has at least one elastic clamping area and is variably adjustable in the horizontal. As an elastic clamping area, any means that is resilient or slightly bendable is suitable. By receiving an object in the clamping area of this flexible and / or resilient means is moved to the side. At the same time, a restoring force exerts a holding force on the object. The clamping profile can also be adjusted individually in the solder to the wall surface or to the bottom surface. This depth adjustability can be achieved by displacing the clamping profile along the leg.

In some embodiments, a height-adjustable spar bar profile can be attached to the L profile in the installed position.

In some embodiments, the profile element is provided as a U-profile, for receiving glass, decorative elements and / or panels.

In some embodiments, the profile element is provided as a magnetic strip, which is connectable to a magnetic profile, which is provided for closing in particular a shower door.

All embodiments of the profile element can seal an adjacent wall, ceiling or floor area very well by the attachment with the sealing element at the same time having loose overlap area. In particular, joint regions can also be sealed behind the sealing element.

Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent in the context of the following claims and the following description and drawings.

figure description

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Profilsystems gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform in einer Ansicht schräg von vorne;

Fig. 2

eine Draufsicht des Profilsystems gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform von oben;

Fig. 3

einen Querschnitt des Profilsystems gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform an einer Wandfläche angeordnet;

Fig. 4

einen Querschnitt des Profilsystems gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform in Einbauposition;

Fig. 5

eine Draufsicht des Profilsystems gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform;

Fig. 6

eine perspektivische Querschnittsansicht des Profilsystems gemäß der zweiten Ausführungsform;

Fig. 7

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Profilsystems gemäß einer dritten Ausführungsform in einer Ansicht von vorne;

Fig. 8

eine perspektivische Darstellung des Profilsystems gemäß der dritten Ausführungsform in einer Ansicht schräg von vorne;

Fig. 9

einen Querschnitt des Profilsystems gemäß der dritten Ausführungsform an einer Fläche angeordnet;

Fig. 10

einen Querschnitt des Profilsystems gemäß der dritten Ausführungsform in teilweise eingebauter Position;

Fig. 11

einen Querschnitt eines Profilsystems gemäß der dritten Ausführungsform in einer Anwendung;

Fig. 12

einen Querschnitt eines Profilsystems gemäß der dritten Ausführungsform in einer weiteren Anwendung;

Fig. 13

einen Querschnitt eines Profilsystems gemäß der dritten Ausführungsform in einer weiteren Anwendung;

Fig. 14

einen Querschnitt eines Profilsystems gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform in Einbauposition;

Fig. 15

einen Querschnitt eines Profilsystems gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform in Einbauposition; und

Fig. 16

eine perspektivische Darstellung des Profilsystems gemäß der dritten Ausführungsform in einer weiteren Anwendung.

Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings. Showing:

Fig. 1

a perspective view of a profile system according to a first embodiment in a view obliquely from the front;

Fig. 2

a top view of the profile system according to the first embodiment from above;

Fig. 3

a cross section of the profile system according to the first embodiment arranged on a wall surface;

Fig. 4

a cross section of the profile system according to the first embodiment in the installed position;

Fig. 5

a plan view of the profile system according to a second embodiment;

Fig. 6

a perspective cross-sectional view of the profile system according to the second embodiment;

Fig. 7

a perspective view of a profile system according to a third embodiment in a front view;

Fig. 8

a perspective view of the profile system according to the third embodiment in a view obliquely from the front;

Fig. 9

a cross section of the profile system according to the third embodiment arranged on a surface;

Fig. 10

a cross section of the profile system according to the third embodiment in partially installed position;

Fig. 11

a cross section of a profile system according to the third embodiment in an application;

Fig. 12

a cross section of a profile system according to the third embodiment in another application;

Fig. 13

a cross section of a profile system according to the third embodiment in another application;

Fig. 14

a cross section of a profile system according to another embodiment in the installed position;

Fig. 15

a cross section of a profile system according to another embodiment in the installed position; and

Fig. 16

a perspective view of the profile system according to the third embodiment in another application.

In the sequence used position designations, such as above, below, front, back, right and left refer to the view of an observer on a front of him arranged profile system according to the invention in the installed position.

The structure of the profile system according to the invention is first based on the FIGS. 1 to 4 explained for a first embodiment. The FIGS. 1 and 2 show the first embodiment of the profile system according to the invention in a non-installed state, whereas the FIG. 3 the first embodiment in a partially installed state and FIG. 4 show the first embodiment of the profile system according to the invention in an installed position or in an installed state.

As in Fig. 1 As shown, the profile system 1 of the first embodiment comprises a collecting profile 3 and a sealing member 5 which are fixed together. The collecting profile 3 is a collecting profile for shower water. The collecting profile 3 is intended for installation in a wall or on a wall.

The collecting profile 3 is U-shaped and has a bottom 7, a rear wall 9 and a top 11. Furthermore, extends along the bottom 7 in the direction of the side facing away from the rear wall 9 in one piece with the U-profile an inlet bevel 13. The inlet slope has a slope to the bottom 7 of the collection profile 3 out. The bottom 7 thus forms a gutter. Between the floating edge of the top 11 and the inlet slope 13 is a side opening 14 and a gap through which water from a shower tray on the inlet slope 13 on the bottom 7 of the collecting profile 3 can flow.

The bottom 7 also has an outlet opening 15 through which water can flow, for example, into a siphon. The outlet opening 15 is slot-shaped and arranged centrally of the collection profile 3. The floor 7 may have a slope towards the outlet opening 15 in order to improve the water drainage. Through the outlet opening 15, water is drained into a drain or siphon (as in FIG Fig. 4 shown).

The collecting profile 3 further has three drainage channels 17 in the region of the inlet bevel 13, which open from the outside above the foil 5 into the outlet opening 15. The drainage channels, which extend through the extension-like inlet slope serve as Sekundärentwässerung if water in the area between the inlet slope 13 and a covering, such as tiles, passes (see also Fig. 4 ).

The trimmable collecting profile 3 can also have at least one profile end piece (not shown) which can be detachably connected to an open end of the collecting profile 3. The collecting profile 3 may have two open ends, which are each sealed off in a liquid-tight manner by means of a profile end piece. The profile end pieces or end caps are preferably used after cutting the collection profile 3 on the installation length.

The sealing element 5 is configured flat and flexible as a foil or the like. According to the in the FIGS. 1 and 2 In the embodiment shown, the film has a fastening region 19. This area serves to secure the film to the collection profile 3. The film may be glued or otherwise secured to the collection profile 3 in the attachment area 19. Similarly, the collecting profile 3 may have a portion containing a fixing means such as an adhesive, whereby the collecting profile 3 is adhered to the sealing means 5 at the factory. The fastening region 19, ie the region of the film which is glued to the collecting profile 3, extends over the bottom 7 and the rear wall 11 of the collecting profile 3. The fastening region 19 does not extend over the entire length of the collecting profile 3. Thus, the collecting profile 3 at both ends of the bottom 7 and the rear wall 9 each have a portion which is not connected to the film or glued, but is overlapped by the film ..

The sealing element 5 of the first embodiment overlaps the bottom 7 and the rear wall 9 of the collecting profile 3 in the longitudinal and transverse directions thereof. This goes in particular from the FIGS. 1 and 2 out. Fig. 2 shows the profile system consisting of collecting profile 3 and the sealing element 5, wherein the collecting profile is represented by the upper bottom 11 with the outlet opening 15 and the inlet slope 13 in a plan view. The sealing element 5 is divided into the fastening region 19 and into an overlapping region 21. The attachment region does not extend over the entire length of the collection profile 3. The overlapping region 21 of the film is movable and loose when not installed. Due to the extension of the attachment region 19 longitudinally less than the collective profile length, the entire region of the movable overlap region 21 does not overlap the collection profile 3. The overlap region 21 is formed such that in any event a portion of the overlap region 21 overlaps one side of the collection profile 3 the overlapping region 21 bears against the rear wall 9. In other words, the total length of the sealing element 5 is greater than the total length of the collecting profile 3, so that an overlap is present. As in Fig. 1 In addition, the total width of the sealing element 5 is greater than the width of the collecting profile 3.

The overlapping area 21 may be folded away, thereby enabling the collecting profile 3 to be cut to a certain length (the vertical dashed lines in FIG Fig. 2 are examples of cutting marks). The collecting profile 3 can be shortened at both ends, so that a tailor-made length of the collecting profile 3 can be made for use in a shower. Accordingly, the film can be tailored.

Fig. 3 shows the first embodiment of the profile system, in which the collecting profile 3 is arranged on a wall surface 23. In this case, the rear wall 11 of the collecting profile 3 is parallel to the wall surface on the wall 23. The overlapping region 21 is applied or sealed over an existing sealing film 25 to the wall surface. The bottom 7 of the collecting profile 3 is parallel to a bottom surface 27. The corresponding part of the overlapping region 21 is placed on the bottom surface 27.

The collection profile 3 is vertically flexibly positionable in this arrangement. For example, it is possible to adjust the collecting profile 3 in height when the profile system 1 is already in the installed position. This has the advantage that the profile system 1 can be adapted with its inlet slope 13 in simple handling to the existing floor covering level. The concrete arrangement of the collection profile 3 in the vertical can be effected by vertically shifting the overlapping area 21. In particular, the film may be displaced in an adhesive located on the floor / wall for attachment to a flooring / wall covering to thereby achieve alignment of the profile system.

Fig. 4 now shows the first embodiment of the profile system 1 in the installed position or in the assembled state. The collecting profile 3 of the first embodiment is in a wall mounting position, ie the U-shaped part of the collecting profile 3 is located substantially below a wall covering 29. The bottom 7 extends parallel to the bottom surface, the rear wall 9 parallel to the wall surface 23 and the top 11 in parallel to a side surface of the wall covering 29. The wall covering 29 is attached to the wall surface 23 on the overlapping area 21 in the form of tiles. The overlapping area is thus at least partially fixed by the tile adhesive. The upper surface of the upper floor 11 adjoins the side surface of the wall covering 29. Furthermore, the topsoil has a width so that it is approximately flush with the wall covering surface 29. Advantageously, is attached by the flat overlap region 21 and the mounting portion 19 of the factory to the profile element 3, a seal and reliable attachment of the profile element 3 is achieved at the same time.

From the bottom 7, the inlet slope 13 extends towards a floor covering 31. Thus, water that is located on the floor covering 31 can flow into the collecting profile 3 via the slope of the inlet slope 13. The flooring 31 may have a slope in the direction of the inlet slope 13, so that a better flow of water is ensured. Water that accumulates due to a leak or a material error between inlet slope 13 and floor covering 31 is discharged via the drainage channels 17 to the siphon 33.

The floor covering 31 is attached to the floor surface 27 above the overlapping area 21 in the form of tiles. In the installed state, as in Fig. 4 In any case, the overlapping region 21 is at least partly firmly enclosed between the floor 31 or wall covering 29 and the floor 27 or wall surface 23 and thereby fixed. The fixation is caused by the partial bonding of the overlapping region 21 with tile adhesive and by pressing the overlap region 21 by the weight of the lining to the respective wall or floor surface.

Furthermore, in Fig. 4 a siphon 33 is shown, which is connected to the profile system. The siphon 33 may be factory-connected with foil therebetween fixed to the profile system. The siphon 33 can also connect loosely to the profile system. The outlet opening 15 in the collecting profile 3 serves to drain water into a drain pipe of the siphon 33. The film surrounds the outlet opening 15 all around, since it is firmly glued, so that a continuous foil seal behind / below / next to the collection profile 3.

FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the profile system according to the invention in the non-installed state, whereas FIG. 6 the second embodiment of the profile system in the installed position or in the installed state shows.

As in Fig. 5 shown, the profile system 35 of the second embodiment comprises a trim strip 41 and a slope wedge and a sealing member 37 which are fastened together.

The sealing element 37 is configured flat and flexible as a foil or the like. The film has a fastening region 39. This area is used to attach the film with the trim strip 41. The film is glued or otherwise secured in the mounting portion 39 to the trim strip 41. Similarly, the trim strip 41 may have a portion containing a fastener such as adhesive, thereby adhering the trim strip 41 to the seal member 37. The attachment area 39, i. the region of the film that is glued to the trim strip 41 extends at least partially over a side surface of the trim strip 41. The mounting region 39 does not extend over the entire length of the trim strip 41. Thus, the trim strip 41 each has a portion at both ends which is not bonded or glued to the film.

The sealing element 37 of the second embodiment overlaps the trim strip 41 in the longitudinal and transverse directions. Fig. 5 shows the profile system 35 consisting of trim strip 41 and the sealing element 37, wherein the trim strip 41 is shown in a plan view. The sealing element 37 is divided into the fastening region 39 and into an overlapping region 43. The attachment region 39 does not extend over the entire length of the trim strip 41. The overlapping region 43 of the film is movable in the uninstalled state. Due to the extension of the attachment region 39 lengthwise less than the trim strip length, the entire region of the movable overlap region 43 does not overlap the trim strip 41. The overlap region 43 is formed such that in any case a portion of the overlap region 43 overlaps one side of the trim strip 41 the overlapping area 43 rests against the side wall of the decorative strip 41. In other words, the total length of the sealing element 37 is greater than the total length of the trim strip 41, which is why an overlap is present.

The overlapping area 43 may be folded away, thereby allowing the trim strip 41 to be cut to a certain length (the horizontal dashed lines in FIG Fig. 5 are examples of cutting marks). The trim strip 41 may be shortened at both ends, so that a tailor-made length of the trim strip 41 can be made for use in a shower. Accordingly, the film can be tailored.

Fig. 6 shows a built-in state of the second embodiment of the profile system 35. The trim strip 41 is installed in a shower with a bottom slope. In this case, the floor covering 49 on a slope. This creates a height offset relative to the floor covering 51 next to the shower area. The floor covering 49, 51 may be provided in the form of tiles. Likewise, due to the slope in the floor 45, a height difference with respect to the floor 47 within the shower area is created. As the gradient in the ground 45 continues, the height difference with respect to the ground 47 increases. The floor 45 is the floor in the shower area, whereas the floor 47 is the floor next to the shower.

The trim strip 41 has a wedge-shaped shape which corresponds substantially to the vertical surface of the height offset. In the installed state, the trim strip 41 is arranged parallel to the vertical surface. The overlapping area 43 is located between the respective floor covering 49, 51 and the respective floor 45, 47. Before the floor covering 49, 51 is fastened to the floor 45, 47, the decorative strip 41 can be varied in height by adhering the overlapping area 43 at different heights be.

The FIGS. 7 and 8th show a third embodiment of the profile system according to the invention in the non-installed state, whereas the Figures 9 and 10 show the third embodiment of the profile system in a partially installed state. The FIGS. 11 to 13 show the third embodiment of the profile system in the installed state.

As in the FIGS. 7 and 8th As shown, the profile system 57 of the third embodiment includes an L-profile 55 and a seal member 53 which are fixed together.

The L-profile 55 has a bottom 61 and a leg 59, which have an L-shape in profile. The width of the leg 59 may differ from the width of the bottom 61.

The sealing element 53 is configured flat and flexible as a foil or the like. The film has a fastening region 65. This area serves to secure the film to the L-profile 55. The film is glued or otherwise secured in the attachment area 65 to the L-profile 55. Likewise, the L-profile 55 may have a portion that includes a fastener such as adhesive, thereby adhering the L-profile 55 to the sealing member 53. The attachment region 65, ie the region of the film which is glued to the L-profile 55 extends at least partially over the bottom 61 of the L-profile 55 (see horizontal dashed lines in FIG Fig. 7 ). The attachment region 65 does not extend over the entire length of the L-profile 55. Thus, the L-profile 55 at both ends in each case a portion which is not bonded or glued to the film (see FIGS. 7 and 8th ).

In any case, the sealing element 53 of the third embodiment overlaps the bottom 61 of the L-profile 55 in the longitudinal and transverse directions. Fig. 9 shows the profile system 57 consisting of L-profile 55 and the sealing element 53, wherein the L-profile 55 is shown in a plan view. The sealing element 53 is divided into the fastening region 65 and into an overlapping region 63. The attachment region 65 does not extend over the entire length of the L-profile 55 (see also Fig. 8 ). The overlapping region 63 of the film is movable when not installed. Due to the extension of the attachment region 65 lengthwise less than the L-profile length, the entire region of the movable overlap region 63 does not overlap the L-profile 55. The overlap region 63 is in such a way that, in any case, a part of the overlapping area 63 overlaps over one side of the L-profile 55 when the overlapping area 63 bears against the bottom of the L-profile 55. In other words, the total length of the sealing member 53 is greater than the total length and width of the bottom of the L-profile 55, so there is an overlap.

The overlap region 63 can be folded away, thereby enabling the L-profile 55 to be cut to a certain length. The L-profile 55 can be shortened at both ends, so that a custom-fit length of the L-profile 55 can be made for use in a shower. Accordingly, the film can be cut.

In partially installed condition, as in the Figures 9 and 10 As shown, the profile system according to the invention is arranged on a wall or on a floor 67. In particular, the bottom of the L-profile 55 is located on the wall or on the floor 67. The loose overlapping area 63 of the sealing element 53 is sealed above or below an existing sealing foil or seal 69.

The L-profile 55 is in the in Fig. 9 shown arrangement vertically and horizontally flexibly positionable. For example, it is possible to adjust the L-profile 55 in the vertical when the profile system is already in the installed position. This has the advantage that the profile system can be adjusted in terms of height in ease of use. The concrete arrangement of the L-profile 55 in the vertical direction can be effected by vertically shifting the overlapping area 63. In particular, the film may be slid in an adhesive located on the floor / wall for attachment to a flooring / wall covering to thereby achieve alignment of the profile system of the third embodiment.

As in Fig. 10 shown, the overlap region 63 is now written parallel to the wall or to the ground. This can be done by gluing. The displaceability of the L-profile 55 in the adhesive bed is still possible in this state. Said structure of the profile system from the L-profile 55, to which the sealing element 53 is attached, thus allowing easy alignment of the L-profile 55 during assembly.

As in Fig. 11 As shown, the L-profile 55 may be configured as a carrier profile. In this case, an additional clamping profile 71 is attached to the L-profile 55. The clamping profile 71 is depth-adjustable, depending on how far it is applied over the leg of the L-profile 55. Furthermore, the clamping profile 71 has a tab which presses against a recorded in the clamping profile 71 object and thereby holds. Such arranged clamping profile allows the recording example of glass between the floor or wall covering 73rd

As in Fig. 12 As shown, the leg of the L-profile 55 may extend through a pad joint (eg, a joint between two tiles 73). The clamping profile 71 then sits on the lining surface. The clamping profile 71 is further adjustable in depth and can therefore be adapted depending on the thickness of the lining thickness. Opposite the Fig. 11 the clamping profile 71 differs in that it further has a plastic profile insert 75 for the protection of glass 77 clamped in the clamping profile 71.

Fig. 13 shows a further application form, which is based on the embodiment of a profile system with an L-profile 55. The L-profile 55 is arranged on a wall or floor surface 67 such that it seals a joint in the floor (eg an expansion joint) or in a wall. This happens because the film of the profile system is completely mounted over the joint. Furthermore, a height-adjustable surge bar profile 81 is arranged on the leg of the L-profile 55.

Fig. 14 shows a further embodiment of a profile system. In this case, the profile system consists of a U-profile 83 and a sealing element 85 attached thereto. The sealing element 85 may be a film which has a fastening region which is glued to the bottom of the U-profile 83 and which has an overlap region which is between a Wall or a floor 67 and a wall or floor covering 73 is arranged. The film sealing takes place in that an existing sealing film 87 is applied over the film 83 of the profile system. The U-profile 83 serves to receive an object 79 such as glass. This arrangement of the profile system also allows the sealing of a wall or floor joint 89th

Fig. 15 shows a further embodiment of a profile system. In this case, the profile system consists of a magnetic strip 91 and a sealing element attached thereto 85. The magnetic strip 91 is in the installed state between the floor covering 73. With the magnetic strip 91 connectable is a magnetic profile 93, which is mounted on a glass 79, which acts as a shower door is.

Finally, in Fig. 16 a perspective view of an application of the profile system with the embodiment shown as an L-profile 55 in the installed position. The profile system is in addition to the L-profile 55 of a thus attached sealing element 63. This system is attached to a wall, as above, inter alia Fig. 12 described. The L-profile 55 is used in connection with a clamping profile for receiving a fixed glass part 103, which in turn is connected via a hinge 97 with a glass door 95. In order to absorb the weight of the glass door 95, there is a screw-on cuboid 99 on the L-profile 55. Between the cuboid and L-profile 55, a rubber intermediate layer is attached. The fixed cuboid 99 prevents forward tilting of the glass fixed part 103 out of the profile.

Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art within the scope of the following claims.

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Profile system (1, 35, 57) for a sanitary system, such as a floor-level shower, comprising: at least one profile element (3, 41, 55, 83) and at least one flat and flexible sealing element (5, 37, 53, 85) for sealing between the profile element and a wall and / or floor area adjoining the profile element, said sealing member (5, 37, 53, 85) having a fixing portion (19, 39, 65) fixed to the profile member (3, 41, 55, 83) by a fixing means in a non-installed state, and wherein the sealing element (5, 37, 53, 85) has at least one region (21, 43, 63) overlapping the profiled element (3, 41, 55, 83), the overlapping region (21, 43, 63) being designed to to fix the profile element (3, 41, 55, 83) in its installed position. Profile system (1, 35, 57) according to claim 1, wherein the installation position of the profile element by the overlap region (21, 43, 63) is variable in the vertical and / or horizontal adaptable. Profile system (1, 35, 57) according to claim 1, in which the overlapping region (21, 43, 63) extends on at least two opposite sides of the fastening region (19, 39, 65) in the form of two partial overlapping regions suitable for mounting the profile element are provided on at least one wall, ceiling and / or bottom surface, and / or a respectively associated covering. Profile system (1, 35, 57) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the profile element (3, 41, 55, 83) and / or the sealing element (5, 37, 53, 85) is designed to be cut. Profile system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the profile element is provided as a collecting profile (3) for shower water for installation in or attachment to a wall,
has at least one inlet opening (14) for admitting shower water in the collecting profile (3) and
at least one outlet opening (15) for discharging shower water in a siphon (33). Profile system (1) according to Claim 5, in which the collecting profile (3) is provided in U-shape with a bottom (7), a rear wall (9) and a top floor (11), the opening (14) on the rear wall (14). 9) facing away from the side and the outlet opening (15) in the bottom (7) is formed. Profile system (1) according to claim 6, in which extends along the bottom (7) in the direction of the rear wall (9) facing away from an inwardly inclined inlet slope (13) and / or wherein the inlet slope (13) at least one drainage channel ( 17). Profile system (1) according to one of claims 5 to 7, in which the fastening region (19) is connected in a planar manner to the rear wall (9) and the bottom (7) of the collecting profile (3), wherein the fastening region (19) forms the rear wall (9 ) and the bottom (7) partially covered. Profile system (1) according to any one of claims 5-8, wherein the inlet opening (14) of the collecting profile (3) is configured, in the installation position, a gap as a water drain between a wall covering, in particular of tiles, and a floor covering, in particular tiles, to build. Siphon and / or shower element with a profile system according to one of the preceding claims. Profile system (35) according to any one of claims 1-4, in which the profile element is provided as a trim strip (41), in particular as a slope wedge, for a shower with a ground slope and / or wherein the attachment area (39) on a lower portion of a trim strip side surface extends. Profile system (57) according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the profile element is provided as an L-profile (55) or T-profile and has a bottom and a leg, and / or the mounting portion (65) is connected to the bottom bottom , wherein the surface of the bottom bottom side is larger than the attachment area (65). Profile system (57) according to claim 12, wherein in the installed position further a clamping profile (71) can be attached, for receiving in particular a shower wall and in which the attached clamping profile (71) has at least one elastic clamping region and is variably adjustable in the horizontal. Profile system (57) according to claim 12, wherein in the installation position, a height-adjustable surge ledge profile (81) is further attachable. Profile system according to one of claims 1 - 4, wherein the profile element is provided as a U-profile (83) for receiving glass, decorative elements and / or panels. Profile system according to one of claims 1 - 4, wherein the profile element is provided as a magnetic strip (91) which is connectable to a magnetic profile (93) which is provided for closing in particular a shower door.

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