FI78766B - AVSKILJNINGSVAEGG. - Google Patents

Abstract

1. Partition for a corner shower or circular shower with an upper sectional rail (8) having a guide track (40), it also being preferred if a lower sectional rail (10) with a guide track (42) is provided, with at least two flat, mutually hinged door elements (16 to 19), which can be slid in the guide track (40; 42) by means of guide elements (81; 20) in order to open up or shut off an entry opening (54), and with a flat wall element (12, 14) arranged at the side of the entry opening (54), characterized in that only the sectional rail (8, 10) is adaptable to the bent shape of the shower tray (2) in the region of the entry opening (54) and has, in horizontal plane, a curved region (22, 24) which is essentially the same size as the entry opening (54), in that the sectional rail (8, 10) has, at least on one side, a straight end region (26, 28) adjoining the curved region (22, 24) and is firmly connected to the flat wall element (12, 14) by means of said straight end region, in that the door elements (16 to 19), disposed one behind the other in series, are arranged essentially parallel behind the flat wall element (12, 14) when the entry opening (54) is opened up and are arranged polygonally therein when the entry opening (54) is shut off, in that the upper edges (21) and/or the lower edges (29) of the door elements (16 to 19) lie behind the sectional rail (8, 10), and in that the vertical pivot axis of the respective door element (16 to 19) is arranged behind the sectional rail (8, 10).

Description

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Partition wall - Avskiljningvägg

The invention relates to a partition according to the preamble of claim 1.

DE-A-29 01 371 discloses such a partition wall, the door elements of which are formed as narrow lamellae which are suspended below an upper form rail, a rotary joint being arranged in the middle of the individual lamellae. The partition wall is intended for shower trays having a substantially rectangular shape, and the form rails have substantially rectangular parts which are approximately perpendicular at the corner points and whose transition point is provided with a small radius of curvature. The entry point is arranged on a straight part of the form rails. Because the door elements are arranged directly under the upper rails or on the lower rails connected to the edge of the shower tray, additional measures are required to allow the required sealing and to prevent splash water from escaping.

DE-A-30 08 228 discloses a shower wall for an approximately quarter-circular corner shower bath with two door elements articulated at the sides and pivoting about vertical axes. These door elements consist of polygonal plates, rigidly connected to each other in response to the rounding of the tub, which are bent at their lower edges in the direction of the inside of the corner bath. The manufacture of such door elements is relatively expensive. The side hinges and their attachment to the vertical connecting plates must also be arranged in such a way as to ensure a reliable attachment and to avoid damage during use. Corner tubs with different radii also require correspondingly differentized door elements, which results in high manufacturing and storage costs.

UR patent publication 3 422 464 discloses a 2 78766 partition wall with a folding door for corner showers. The folding door has a number of narrow vertical bars with flexible tracks arranged between them. In the open position, the resilient doors of this curtain-shaped folding door protrude into the interior over the shower tray, like a folding bellows. When the folding door is pushed together, there is a risk that the elastic tracks will not form arranged, flat folds but will stick between the vertical narrow bars. It is more difficult to open the folding door and it is then possible to damage the flexible tracks. This known folding door basically only offers an improved version for shower curtains, whereby vertical control is provided by means of vertical bars guided on the form rails. The upper form rail, bent into a quarter-circle shape, is attached only to the narrow vertical shape rails at its ends, whereby sufficient sensitivity can be obtained only at a relatively high cost.

IT patent publication 701 255 discloses a shower cubicle with a combined hot water kettle and a shower tray. The shower tray has a substantially circular or oval cross-section, in which case both the wall elements and also the door elements, including the shape rails, are bent according to the radius of curvature of the shower tray. For shower trays with other dimensions and radii of curvature, practically all parts of the shower enclosure, as well as the wall elements and door elements as well as the form rails, must be bent according to the required radius of curvature. Manufacturing and storage costs are significant because, for various shower trays, complete shower enclosures with correspondingly modified dimensions have to be manufactured and stored in practice.

The object of the invention is to develop an inexpensive partition wall of the type mentioned at the beginning so that it can be used in differently rounded shower trays, in which case it must be possible to achieve a reliable seal between the form rails and the door elements.

This object is solved by the features set forth in the characterizing part 3 78766 of claim 1.

The partition wall is characterized by a simple and reliable structure, so that the curved part of the form rail can be easily adapted to the respective shower tray. The door elements and also the wall element or wall elements can be produced in a conventional manner from planar plates as well as straight shaped rails. The guide rails only need to be provided with the desired curvature, while the door elements and other parts of the partition wall can be retained.

Manufacturing and storage costs can be kept low. No special fabrication is required for the various shower trays, since the fitting to the curved shape of the shower tray at the inlet can be performed by means of a corresponding curvature of the mold rails. Thanks to the fixed connection between the straight end part of the form rail and the planar wall elements, a high rigidity of the partition wall is achieved. Special fastening devices for the form rails are omitted, so that a fixed connection with the wall elements can be achieved with drum connections. The door elements are reliably guided onto the form rails. Since the door elements are also shaped as planar or planar plates and straight form rails are omitted, an expensive design is conveyed. The vertical pivot axes of the door elements and also of their lower and upper edges are behind the form rails, so that a reliable sealing is obtained at the same time in connection with the free adaptability of the free radii of curvature of the form rails. Obstruction of the free movement of door elements is not to be feared. If the form rail is formed in one piece, special corner joints or the like are omitted and the form rail has a high rigidity. The door elements are guided in the same individual guide rail guide path and a completely polygonal door is provided, whereby due to the suspension of the door elements at their respective corners and the arrangement behind the form rails, regardless of the respective radius of curvature, always provides good mobility and turning.

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The at least two door elements spliced together at their longitudinal edges are approximately as wide as the planar wall element. In the opened roll, the articulated door elements can be pushed behind the planar wall element without any problems and thus provide a wide entry point.

The invention is described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 shows the partition wall and in particular the inside of the shower cubicle.

Figure 2 shows an exploded view of a partially installed partition wall.

Figure 3 shows an almost completely installed partition wall.

Figure 4 is a schematic top view of a jet separation wall with a curved central area for a passageway.

Fig. S shows an enlarged horizontal section of the part marked Villa in Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 shows an enlarged horizontal section of the part VI according to Fig. 4.

Fig. 7 shows a door element along the section line VII-VII in Fig. 1.

Figure 8 is an enlarged view of a portion of the wall marked with a circle VIII in Figure 3.

Fig. 9 schematically shows a common guide piece for two door elements articulated to each other at the longitudinal edges.

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Figure 1 shows the partition wall of the interior above the shower tub 2. Our shower 2 is arranged with its rectangular fitted longitudinal edges 4 in the corner between the walls of two rooms not shown here. The shower bath 2 has a curved part 6 at the front, through which a person can enter the shower bath 2. In the partition wall, the upper and lower form rails 8, 10, whereby the lower form rail 10 rests on the edge of the shower bath 2. Two fixed wall elements 12, 14 are connected to the form rails 8 and 10 on the sides. In addition, there are four door elements 16-19 which can be moved along the form rails 8, 10. The door elements 16-19 are suspended by means of suitable guide pieces on the upper form rail 8, whereby reliable control is achieved by means of the lower form rail 10 and the interlocking guide members 20.

In the middle of the form rails 8, 10 there is in each case a curved area 22, 24, to which on both sides are connected straight end areas 26, 28. In these straight end areas 26, 28 the form rails 8, 10 are connected to planar wall elements 12, 14. The door elements 16, 17 and also the door elements 18, 19 are articulated to each other at the respective adjacent longitudinal edges 30, 32. The door elements 16 and 17, respectively, the door elements 18 and 19 can in each case be pushed together by the wall elements 12, respectively. To point 14. Then, for the viewer outside the shower tub 2, the door elements are in each case behind the wall elements 12, 14 and the passage between the curved areas 22, 24 is then released. As mentioned above, the door elements 16-19 are suspended on the upper form rail 8 by means of guide pieces, which will be explained below, whereby height adjustment can be performed by means of the adjusting wheel 36 shown here in order to adjust the respective door element. The door elements 16-19 each have a frame made of frame-shaped parts, in which case sheets or plates of transparent plastic are preferably arranged in this frame. The upper or lower frame shape portions 33, 34 are substantially in the same horizontal plane, as are the upper and lower lower rails respectively. 10. The viewer standing outside the shower bath thus sees the horizontal frame shape parts 33, 34 mainly behind said shape rails 8, 9. In the same direction, the upper edge 21 and the lower edge 29 of each door element can also be seen behind the aligned form rail 8, 10. It is clear that a reliable seal against splashing water is achieved at no additional cost.

Figure 2 shows the partition wall during installation, where one side wall element 12 and the upper and lower form rails are shown here. These form rails 8, 10 are in each case connected to the wall elements 12 by four screws 38, as a result of which a high degree of stability is achieved. Vertical form rails, which are otherwise common, are missing. In particular, it should be emphasized that the upper form rail 8 and also the lower form rail 10 have only one guide track 40, 42 and have a relatively small width. Within the scope of the invention, it is essential that all the door elements are arranged in succession in each case on the same guide tracks 40, 42 and not in a displaced or stepped sequence. Thus, the form rails 8, 10 can be manufactured cost-effectively. In order to prevent the door elements from being pushed out in a very simple way, both form rails 8, 10 are closed at their ends by an end cover 44, whereby the connection also takes place with screws 38.

According to Figure 3, the four door elements 16-19 have already been pushed into the form rails 8, 10 on the right side. It is noted that in each case the two door elements are articulated to each other at their longitudinal edges 30, 32. Both door elements 16, 17 are in front of the wall element 12. For the outside viewer, the door elements 16, 17 are naturally behind the wall element 12. The second wall element 14 is also connected to the form rails 8, 10 by screws, and due to the direct fastening of the one-piece form rails 8, 10 to the straight wall elements 12, 14, a high stability of the partition wall is guaranteed.

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Figure 4 is a schematic plan view of a partition wall erected in a corner between two walls 50, 52 of a room. The polygonally arranged door elements 16-19 are located in the passage area 54, which has a large width compared to the previously known corner jets.

The dotted line 11a 57 shows the position of the door elements when the passage area is open. Also shown here is the center of curvature 56 of the curved areas 22 and 24 of the form rails Θ and 10. Within the scope of the invention, the curved areas can of course also be part of a parabola or other curved curves. According to the invention, the partition wall can be easily adapted to the respective structural requirements of the shower tub and to the respective shape.

Figure 5 shows an enlarged and sectional view of one wall element 12 and a door element 16. The wall element 12 is connected to the wall 50 of the room via a leveling shape piece 58. The wall element 12 has a strip 60 aligned with the passage area 54 and directed inwards towards the shower bath 2, which extends vertically over the entire height of the element. This strip 60 also rests on the entire height of the sealing strip 62 of the door element 16. In a simple manner, a reliable splash water protection is guaranteed here.

Figure 6 also shows a part of the door element 16, to which the door element 64 is articulated with an elastic plastic strip.

According to the invention, this plastic strip 64 extends over the entire height of the door elements 16, 17 and is pushed into the vertical grooves 66, 68 of the door elements 16, 17. These vertical grooves are located on the inner side 69. the door elements 16, 17 only need to be moved in two directions. The front edges of the door elements 17, 18 have magnetic strips 70, 72 which, due to their polarization, rest tightly on each other and ensure splash-proof protection. The magnetic strips 70, 72 are arranged in longitudinal grooves 46, 48 at the end edges of the door elements 8 78766 18, 17. These longitudinal grooves 46, 48 extend over the entire height and the magnetic plates 70, 72 are arranged inside the longitudinal grooves so as to be pivotable or flexible about vertical axes. For the magnetic strips 70, 72, there is sufficient clearance inside the longitudinal grooves 46, 48 so that they also rest tightly on each other on their end faces. Within the scope of the invention, at least the second magnetic strip must be a permanent magnet and the second magnetic strip must be of ferromagnetic material. If both magnetic strips are of permanent magnet material, both have opposite polarities. No special emphasis is required that when the door elements 17, 18 are pushed apart in the direction of the arrows 74, 76, the passage is released, whereby the transfer of the door elements to the user of the shower via the handle strips 78, 80 becomes easy.

Fig. 7 shows a section along the line VII-VII in Fig. 1 of a door element 19 suspended by a guide member 81 on an upper form rail 8. The guide piece 81 comprises a guide roller 82 fixed to a roller holder 88. An L-shaped guide member 20 interleaves the lower form rail 10. Each door element in the region of its vertical longitudinal edges in each case has a guide roller 82 similar to the guide member 20. Since all guide rollers interleave one upper guide rail 40 and also all guide members 20 interleave the same lower guide track 42, the width 84 of both guide rails 86 is very small. The guide roller 82 is fitted to a roller holder 88 rotatable about a vertical axis 90 to allow adaptation to the respective wrap radius of the guide rail. An adjusting wheel 92 is aligned with the roller holder 88, which interleaves with its internal thread into the external thread of the bolt 94. Using the adjusting wheel, the door element 19 can be adjusted in height. The form rails 8, 10 are formed as hollow form rails having two vertically spaced cavities 9 78766 9B connected to each other by a vertical partition 100. Further, the form rails 8, 10 have a vertical end wall 102 which can be seen by a viewer standing in front of the partition. There is thus a second closed cavity 104 between the through end wall 102 and said partition 100. Due to the cavities arranged according to the invention, the shaped rails 8, 10 have a high stability, whereby during their bending the guide tracks 40, 42 do not affect their geometry.

Fig. 8 shows an enlarged view of the upper part of the door element 18, whereby both bolts 94 can be seen in the region of the vertical longitudinal edges of the door element. The second adjusting wheel 92 is visible here, while the second adjusting wheel 96 is covered by a protective plate 96 which prevents the uncontrolled adjustment of the adjusting wheel behind it.

Figure 9 shows a top view of an alternative embodiment of the suspension of the door elements 16, 17. A common roller holder 88 for both door elements 16, 17 is fitted to the upper form rail (not shown) by means of two guide rollers 82. As already described above, the roller holder 88 is connected by a bolt 94 and adjusting wheels to the respective door element 16, 17. However, the difference from the previous arrangement is a common roller holder, whereby this roller holder and its guide rollers 82 guarantee reliable control of both door elements 16, 17. The reciprocal turning of the door elements is also further ensured in a reliable manner. For example, if one door element 16 is still in the straight end region of the form rail and the other door element in a curved region, then this embodiment essential to the invention guarantees easy transferability of both door elements 16, 17 without unacceptable stresses at the plastic strips.

Claims (4)

10,78766 A partition wall for a corner * · or a circular shower, wherein the wall has an upper guide rail (8) comprising a guide track (40), preferably also a lower guide rail (10) comprising a guide track (42), at least two planar, articulated door elements ( 16, 19), which can be moved by means of guide pieces (81; 20) for opening or closing the access opening (54), and a planar wall element (12, 14) arranged on the side of the access opening (54), characterized in that only the form rail (8, 10) is adaptable to the curved shape of the shower tray (2) at the passage opening (54) and has a curved region (22, 24) in a horizontal plane which is substantially equal to the passage opening (54) so that the form rail (8, 10) has a curved region (8). 22, 24) a straight end region (26, 28) associated with at least one side, and the form rail is fixedly connected to the planar wall element (12, 14) by means of a row of door elements (16 - 19) guided in succession by a passage opening (54) being open parallel behind the planar wall element (12, 14) and the access opening (54) being polygonically closed in the access opening, that the upper edges (21) and / or lower edges (29) of the door elements (16-19) are behind the form rails (8, 10), and that the vertical pivot axis of each door element (16-19) is arranged behind the form rail (8, 10). Partition wall according to Claim 1, characterized in that the radius of curvature of the curved region (22, 24) over the entire width of the passage opening (54) is substantially equal. Partition wall according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in each case at least two door elements (16, 17 and 18, 19) which are articulated to one another can be moved to release the passage opening (54) in the end areas (26, 28). 11,78766 Partition wall according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the upper and / or lower form rail (8, 10) is formed as a cavity-shaped body, preferably with two cavities (98) connected by a partition wall (100), the cavities (98) being fitted guide path (40, 42), and that both cavities (98) have a substantially rectangular cross-section and / or the partition wall (100) forms a second cavity (104) with the through end wall (102). 12,78766