EP4155475A1 - System und verfahren zur montage einer wand - Google Patents

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EP4155475A1
EP4155475A1 EP22197454.6A EP22197454A EP4155475A1 EP 4155475 A1 EP4155475 A1 EP 4155475A1 EP 22197454 A EP22197454 A EP 22197454A EP 4155475 A1 EP4155475 A1 EP 4155475A1
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Nadia JANSEN
Marcel DE GRAAF
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2/7407—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
    • E04B2/7448—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with separate framed panels without intermediary posts, extending from floor to ceiling
    • E04B2/745—Glazing details
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2/7407—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
    • E04B2/7453—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with panels and support posts, extending from floor to ceiling
    • E04B2/7455—Glazing details
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2002/7461—Details of connection of sheet panels to frame or posts
    • E04B2002/7462—Details of connection of sheet panels to frame or posts using resilient connectors, e.g. clips
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2002/7461—Details of connection of sheet panels to frame or posts
    • E04B2002/7462—Details of connection of sheet panels to frame or posts using resilient connectors, e.g. clips
    • E04B2002/7464—Details of connection of sheet panels to frame or posts using resilient connectors, e.g. clips clasping a flange of a profile

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  • the present invention relates to systems for erecting walls in particular, the present invention relates to systems for erecting glass walls.
  • compartmentation in workplaces and office buildings has to be done fast and with cost effective material.
  • Fixed wall systems are disadvantageous because their installation is quite lengthy and requires specialized labor which is expensive.
  • compartmentation can be achieved by erecting walling systems that make use of prefabricated panel based systems, such as glass panels ( EP 1 710 363 ).
  • the panel wall systems existent are based on components that are over-engineered (e.g. too heavy) and different and specialized tooling is required for assembling such wall systems.
  • they comprise various components which are not readily interchangeable. They often include complex systems that make use of metal profiles, rubber bands, silicones and other sealing material and their assembly is time consuming, costly and provides a result aesthetically unpleasant.
  • GB1251452 describes a system for the erection of panels using elastic bands.
  • WO2011121039 discloses a profile for fixing glass panels and involves the use of gaskets, glazing beads or gluing operations, for fixing the panel.
  • FR2070024 profiles for erecting removable partition walls are described that make use of gaskets or glazing beads.
  • the present invention aims to resolve at least some of the problems and disadvantages mentioned above.
  • the aim of the invention is to provide a method which eliminates those disadvantages.
  • the present invention targets at solving at least one of the aforementioned disadvantages.
  • the invention aims to provide a system for erecting walls that is easy to use, fast to install and involves a limited number of components.
  • the system is especially suited for the use of glass panels and wood frames resulting in a compartmentation that has practical and aesthetic appeal to it.
  • the present invention and embodiments thereof serve to provide a solution to one or more of above-mentioned disadvantages.
  • the present invention relates to a system for erecting walls comprising one or more panels, a plurality of profile elements and a plurality of clips according to claim 1.
  • Preferred embodiments of the system are shown in any of the claims 2 to 8.
  • the present invention relates to a wall according to claim 9.
  • Preferred embodiments of the system are shown in any of the claims 10 and 12.
  • the present invention relates to a method of erecting walls according to claim 13. More particular, the method as described herein provides that a panel is positioned between a plurality of clips and is enfolded by at least one profile element. Preferred embodiments of the method are shown in any of the claims 14 to 17.
  • the invention provides for a cost effective, safe and efficient manner of erecting a wall in a building, especially a glass wall.
  • the method allows for less tooling and allows for compartmentation that has aesthetic appeal.
  • the present invention concerns a system and a method for erecting walls as well as the resulting wall.
  • the invention is particularly useful for glass walls, including those walls that comprise a door or window.
  • a compartment refers to one or more than one compartment.
  • the value to which the modifier "about” refers is itself also specifically disclosed.
  • the terms "one or more” or “at least one”, such as one or more or at least one member(s) of a group of members, is clear per se, by means of further exemplification, the term encompasses inter alia a reference to any one of said members, or to any two or more of said members, such as, e.g., any ⁇ 3, ⁇ 4, ⁇ 5, ⁇ 6 or ⁇ 7 etc. of said members, and up to all said members.
  • the invention relates to a system for erecting walls, the system comprising:
  • the clips are substantially “U” or “V” -shaped and have a substantially flat bottom, which shape advantageously avoids any rocking of the clip after assembly. In this way, the overall stability of the assembled wall is also improved as the shape of the clips offer greater resistance to any bending of the panel.
  • the flanges of the clips are bendable between 15° and -30°, preferably between 10° and -25°, even more preferably between 5° and -20°.
  • This bending amplitude not only permits the clip to better recover from impacts to the wall but more importantly still, it advantageously permits temporary deformation of the clips such that insertion of the profile elements is made easier.
  • the clips of the system are made of a bendable material, preferably spring steel.
  • bendable or flexible materials are materials that are able to be bent out of shape or compressed without breaking, and can easily be returned to their original shape.
  • the clips are made of low-alloy manganese steel, medium-carbon steel or high-carbon steel with a very high yield strength. This allows the clips to return to their original shape despite significant deflection or bending.
  • the clips have a thickness ranging from 35 to 65 mm, preferably between 40 and 60 mm.
  • each bendable flange of each clip includes a protrusion near its edge, the protrusion being directed towards the opposing flange.
  • the bottom section of the groove of each profile element is substantially wider than the section preceding it.
  • the protrusion at the end of each flange and the bottom section of the groove of each profile element are complimentary. This advantageously permits a better retention of the profile elements onto the clip and is particularly relevant considering that many cleaning operations usually carried out in most buildings make use of mechanical means which may exert considerable force upon the profile elements supporting the sheet material. It was observed that the increased resistance to disassembly provided by the complementary geometry of the flanges of the clip and the bottom of the groves of the profile elements, prevents any unintended disassembly.
  • one side of the groove of each profile is shorter than the opposing side. This advantageously permits easier placement of the profile against the clip as the longer side of the grove forms a fence which advantageously permits is to register against the outer surface of the flange of the clip. In this way the operator is assured that the flange of the clip is properly aligned with the groove in the profile, thus also assuring the operator that the profile element can be safely pressed into its final position without risk of damage to the edges of the groove.
  • the inside edge of the shorter side of the groove is beveled.
  • the connection of the profile element and the clips can be carried out by pushing the profile element against the clip.
  • the beveled side of the profile element is thus sliding in the inner space of the clip; the flange of the clip interacts with the profile element and allows the beveled side of the profile to pass into its final position into the inner space of the clip and to fix in this way the panel.
  • the profile elements are made of wood, plywood, metal, steel, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or laminate wood. In a preferred embodiment, the profile elements are made of wood or board material.
  • the panels of the system are made of a material such as glass, plexiglass, mirror, dry wall, pressed fiberboard, board material, plastic polycarbonate, PVC, metal, steel, expanded polyurethane, wood, plywood.
  • the panels of the system are made of a plate material, preferably glass or plexiglass.
  • the present invention relates to a wall erected by means of a system as described in the previous embodiments.
  • Said wall is comprised of one or more panels, said panels are positioned between the flanges of clips positioned to at least two opposing surfaces adjacent to the perimeter of the wall and that, each of clip flanges are covered by a profile element.
  • the wall erected by means of the system described above comprises a panel positioned in between the channel formed by the flanges of the clips attached to all four surfaces adjacent to the perimeter of the wall, and eight profile elements enfolding the clips on each edge of both panel's sides.
  • the wall erected by means of the system described above comprises multiple panels, wherein at least one panel forms a door within said wall. Said panels are of various sizes and positioned in between the flanges of the clips, arrange in such a way that allow an opening where a door can be fitted.
  • the wall erected by means of the system described above comprises a door, wherein the circumference of said door is at least partially covered by a door frame.
  • the door frame assembly is fitted in the opening generated by using the above described system.
  • Said frame assembly includes a first door jamb and a second door jamb coupled to the frame assembly, and disposed parallelly to each other.
  • Each door jamb is adapted to be supported in a generally upright configuration relative to a floor surface.
  • a header is connected to upper portions of the first and second door jamb to define a door opening.
  • the door frame assembly is preferably made of wood, plywood, metal, steel, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or laminate wood.
  • the door frame assembly is made of wood or board material.
  • said wall comprises a door.
  • Said door is pivotally supported on the door frame assembly by hinges and operable between open and closed positions.
  • the door is supported by to or more hinges.
  • the door is supported by three hinges, even more preferably four or more hinges.
  • the hinges can be any type of hinges, including butt, ball bearing, barrel, concealed, pivot, overlay, or offset hinges.
  • the door is equipped with a door spring that closes said door in a controlled manner.
  • the door can have any type of doorknob, doorhandle or deadbolt system.
  • Said door can be made of glass, plexiglass, mirror, dry wall, pressed fiberboard, board material, plastic polycarbonate, PVC, metal, steel, expanded polyurethane, wood or plywood.
  • the door is made of glass or plexiglass.
  • Walls erected by means of a system as described above are modular and thus customizable and adaptable for any kind of place.
  • the material choice for the panels and profile elements contributes to the aesthetic of the place where the wall may be erected.
  • the use of multiple panels of various size for constructing a modular wall with a door overcomes the need of use of "U” or "L"- shaped big, fragile and difficult to transport panels, especially when the material of choice is glass.
  • the walls of the present invention can be erected in front of architectural fixed walls, and thus serve as a finish layer.
  • the wall erected according to the present invention comprises at least 2 panels positioned parallel to each other thereby forming a double-walled wall, said each panel is held between the flanges of clips, and wherein an inner profile element is present between the parallel panels, said inner profile element being positioned over those clip flanges that face each other.
  • the inner profile element, positioned between the two panels is thus adapted to engage with clips on both its sides while the outer profile elements have a shorter side and a longer side, with the shorter side beveled, as describes in previous embodiments.
  • the air trapped between the two panels functions as an insulation layer and provides both acoustic and thermal insulation and so, the walls of the invention can be used for proper compartmentation of a space providing functionality similar to architectural fixed walls.
  • the present invention relates to a method of erecting a wall including the steps of:
  • the clips of the system for erecting the walls are attached to the surfaces adjacent to the wall by means of fasteners.
  • the surface adjacent to the wall, to which the clips are fasten can be made out of concrete, bricks, cement composites, timber or wood.
  • the fastening of the clips can be done, via direct screws, plug screws, rivets or via chemical bonds.
  • the clips are attached to the surfaces adjacent to the wall by means of screws.
  • the invention relates to a method of erecting a wall wherein after placing the panels, the profile elements are positioned onto the flanges of said clips with the shorter side of the groove closest to the panel.
  • the invention relates to a method as described above, wherein a door is provided in said wall.
  • the use of said system obviates the need for using components that create a permanent structure and are labour intensive.
  • the system and the method of the invention uses a minimum amount of fasteners and does not involve the use of rubber, silicone or other sealing materials for filling in the groove formed between the profile elements and the panel, as it is done in practice.
  • the panels when combined with the clips, and the profile elements allow for creation of a modular and mobile structure which may not only be erected in a short span of time, but may also be moved from one place to other with ease.
  • a clip according to an embodiment of the current invention, is shown.
  • Said clip is provided with two bendable flanges (1) that have protrusions near their edges (2), the protrusion (2) being directed towards the opposing flange (1).
  • Said flanges (1) are configured to slidably engage the groves of the profile elements.
  • flanges are lining a channel (3) wherein a panel is positioned.
  • the clip has an opening (4) on the bottom, for insertion of a screw and assurance of fixation of the clip to a surface adjacent to the erected wall.
  • the clip can be made of any kind of bendable material but preferably spring steel.
  • profile elements according to an embodiment of the current invention are shown.
  • Said profile elements have a longitudinal groove (5) that has a narrow section (6) and a wide section at the bottom (7); this delineates a short side of the profile (8) and long side of the profile (9).
  • the flanges of the clips are configurated to be complementary to the narrow groove section (6).
  • the profile element can be made of any kind of material, including PVC or plywood, but is preferably made of wood.
  • FIG. 3 a cross-section of a clip provided with a panel and profiles according to an embodiment of the current invention is shown.
  • Said clip (10) is fixed on a surface and a panel (11) is positioned between the flanges (12) in the channel (13) of the clip (10).
  • Two profile elements (14, 15) are mounted on each side of the panel (11) which provide the frame around the panel.
  • the flanges (12) of the clip (10) are configurated to complementary engage the narrow section of the grooves (16, 17).
  • the panel can be any kind of material, including board material, but is preferably a glass or plexiglass.
  • FIG. 4 a modular wall with a door opening (18) according to an embodiment of the current invention is shown.
  • the wall is attached to a surface adjacent to it (19) by means of clips and comprises 2 panels (20, 21) and 4 profile elements (22-25).
  • the door opening (18) is framed by a door frame assembly comprising two jambs (26-27) and a header (28).
  • FIG. 5 a cross section of an assembly for erecting double-walled walls according to an embodiment of the current invention is shown.
  • the double-walled wall is erected by placing a first panel (29) and a second panel (30) inside the channels of a first clip (31) and a second clip (32).
  • An inner profile element (33) is engaging with the first (31) and second (32) clips facing each other, via its beveled sides (34, 35).
  • a first (36) and a second (37) outer profile elements are engaging with the first (31) and the second (32) clips on the exterior of the first (29) and the second (30) panel.

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FR2070024A1 (de) 1969-12-29 1971-09-10 Dondana Julien
GB1251452A (de) 1968-05-17 1971-10-27
EP1710363A1 (de) 2005-03-07 2006-10-11 Joh. Sprinz GmbH & Co. KG Wandbausystem mit Glasplatten
WO2011121039A2 (de) 2010-04-01 2011-10-06 Peter Schennach Glasaufnahmeprofil mit sicherungselement

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GB1251452A (de) 1968-05-17 1971-10-27
FR2070024A1 (de) 1969-12-29 1971-09-10 Dondana Julien
EP1710363A1 (de) 2005-03-07 2006-10-11 Joh. Sprinz GmbH & Co. KG Wandbausystem mit Glasplatten
WO2011121039A2 (de) 2010-04-01 2011-10-06 Peter Schennach Glasaufnahmeprofil mit sicherungselement

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