4 Connecting system for production curved and straight surfaces
The subject of the invention is a connecting system for production curved and straight surfaces, that makes possible creating any curved and/or straight form from the profile segments connected this way by a hidden connecting method.
The increasing demand for natural materials made necessary to produce fences, flower-pots, and other garden- facilities made of wood. When producing objects of wood elements it is a very important thing to connect them in a hidden way, if joining them do not take place with wooden pegs, or other conventional wood bonds, so that different materials used for joining should not disturb the effect of the wood. To meet consumers' demand an ever wider range of products should be produced by the manufacturers resulting in new solutions, connecting systems.
Utility model HU 2363 U describes an outdoor flower pot in the state of art, which has a hollow body open on the top, made of homogenous material and an insert holding soil put into the hollow of the body, filling in at least part of the hollow. The hollow body is of a truncated pyramid shape bordered by sidewalls of trapezoid form and a bottom of square shape, made of ornamental pyrogranite ceramic material. In the inner space of the hollow object there is an insert of truncated pyramid shape fitting loosely to the inner surface of sides, preferably made of metal, resting on the projection protruding from the inside of sidewalls, forming one unit with them, or fixed to them determining the level of resting.
Utility model HU 150 U describes a variable flower-holder and flower-rest for room plants, which has a resting rod, a closing element, and in desired case a soil- holder pot and fixing element(s). The resting rod base is adjustable and movable, it joins a base-body or holder, or the bottom of the soil-holder pot, joins the resting rod which can be connected on the top, the base is of finger-shape or plate-shape, or plate-shape with a rim, preferably plate-shape, or with a perforated lid, with a container, in required case it can be opened along the side as a box, a flat, hollow body, the resting rods are fixed to the base, to each other and to the closing element in the well-known way, so, that it can be disassembled and there are sliding rings provided with fixing element on the fixing rod.
Utility model HU 910 U makes known a wooden fence structure, that can be easily constructed for providing borders between fields. Its torpedo-shaped metal body is placed under ground level, and is fixed with its edges. Its square-hollow holders are connected to the square hollows of the holders above ground through screw bonds arranged in the joint
holes. The structure has square wooden resting rods, as well as variable space-bordering boards joining the corner elements with wooden pegs. The structure furthermore has a gate-board joining the designated square wooden resting plates with wooden pegs and metal hinges.
The deficiency of the solutions in the state of art is, that they are not suitable for connecting straight and curved surfaces of segment profiles in a hidden way, that can be easily disassembled. They are not suitable either for producing units of variable combinations.
When working out the solution according to the invention, we aimed to create a connecting system, which makes possible production of complex units of curved and straight surfaces from segment profiles by tailing bonds and the surfaces can be connected in a hidden way.
We realized, when working out the solution according to the invention, that in case connecting elements, which are flexible and can also be stressed, are led through holes of segment profiles and the surface shaped this way is formed into curved surface complying with the segment profiles, or a straight surface is formed, then the parts of the surface are fixed to each other, then the set aim is achieved.
The invention relates to a connecting system for production curved and straight surfaces, which has adjacent segment profiles and elements connecting them, which is characterized by that, the segment profiles are aligned forms provided with holes matching into each other, the side walls of said forms have a given angle α with the inner surface of a segment profile, and the hole is shaped parallel with the inner surface of the segment profile, furthermore a stressed connecting element joining the segment profiles is reeved in the holes.
In a preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the stressed connecting element is a stressed form, the resting ends of which are fixed in the tailings shaped in the segment profiles.
In another preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention in order to produce convex surfaces the angle of inner surface of sidewalls and the inner surface of segment profiles is angle α blunt angle, α > 90°.
In a further preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention in order to produce concave surfaces the angle of inner surface of sidewalls and the inner surface of segment profiles is angle α acute angle, α < 90°.
In a further preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention in order to produce flat, straight surfaces the angle of inner surface of sidewalls and the inner surface of segment profiles is angle α right angle, α = 90°.
In a further preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the hole is formed preferably in the half of the thickness of the inner surface of the segment profile.
In a further preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the material of the segment profiles is hard wood or soft wood, or plastic material, or
steel or alunrinium, glass, rubber, the segment profiles are preferably 10-200 cm long, their thickness is preferably 2.5 - 10 cm, the width of the inner surface is preferably 2-20 cm.
In a further preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the stressed connecting elements are of oblong forms and there are resting ends preferably with threads in the end.
In a further preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the material of the stressed connecting elements is steel, or plastic fibre, or rubber.
In a further preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the surface produced by the segment profiles is a closed curved convex surface, in given case a cylinder.
In a further preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the surface produced by the segment profiles is a closed curved surface consisting of convex and concave parts, in given case a bean-shaped form.
In a further preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the surface produced by the segment profiles is a convex surface consisting of straight and curved parts placed in right angle.
In a further preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the surface produced by the segment profiles is a closed surface consisting of straight parts placed in right angle.
In a further preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention the surface produced by the segment profiles (1) is a surface consisting of straight and/or curved parts of decreasing diameter in one direction.
The solution according to the invention is set forth by the enclosed drawings:
Fig 1 shows a possible preferred embodiment of the connecting system according to the invention in case of producing a curved/cylindrical surface.
Fig 2 shows the connecting system according to the invention in a detailed way to show how to produce a concave surface.
Fig 3 shows the connecting system according to the invention in case of producing a convex closed surface of circular shape from top view.
Fig 4 shows the connecting system according to the invention in case of producing a closed surface containing a concave unit as well in top view.
Fig 5 shows a possible preferred embodiment of the connecting system according to the invention in case of producing straight/flat surface in top view.
Fig 6 shows a possible preferred embodiment of the connecting system according to the invention in case of producing straight/flat surface in side-view.
Fig 7 shows how to connect surfaces made of segment profiles in side-view.
Fig 8 shows a cylindrical holder produced by the connecting system according to the invention in elevation.
Fig 9 shows a holder of conical shape made with the connecting system according to the invention in elevation.
Fig 10 shows a holder of arched-rectangular shape made with the connecting system according to the invention in elevation.
Fig 11 shows a square holder of arched side made with the connecting system according to the invention in elevation.
Fig 12 shows a holder of straight sides and square shape made with the connecting system according to the invention in elevation.
Fig 1 shows a possible preferred embodiment of the connecting system according to the invention in case of producing a curved/cylindrical surface. In case of producing convex surfaces, the segment profiles 1 are shaped in such a way, that the angle of inner surface 16 of sidewalls 15 and the inner surface 16 of segment profiles 1 is angle α blunt angle α > 90°. When assembling the connecting system according to the invention, it is important, that the adjacent sidewalls 15 of the segment profiles 1 close to each other. The adjacent sidewalls 15 are shaped relating to the f axis drawn from the centre of the desired arch, preferably symmetrically, or as the desired arch. The hole 2 in the segment profile 1 is shaped in such a way, that the distance S of the hole 2 in certain segments 1 from the inner surface 16 of the segment profile furthermore the ends of the axis of holes 2 are put into the same position. The inner surface 16 of the segment profiles 1 and the hole 2 are parallel to each other, so the holes 2 are parallel to the chord of the arched surface approached by the segment profiles 1 of flat surfaces. This way it is ensured, that the ends of the holes 2 of the segment profiles 1 placed next to each other fit each other, so the placement of stressed connecting element 3 as well as the positioning of adjacent segments 1 are ensured.
Fig 2 shows the connecting system according to the invention in a detailed way to show how to produce a concave surface. In case of producing concave surfaces the angle of inner surface 16 of sidewalls 15 and the inner surface 16 of segment profiles 1 is angle α acute angle α < 90°. The inner surface 16 of the segment profiles 1 and the hole 2 is preferably parallel to each other this case as well, so the holes 2 are parallel to the chord of the arched surface approached by the segment profiles 1 of flat surfaces. This way it is also ensured, that the ends of the holes 2 of the segment profiles 1 placed next to each other fit each other, so the placement of stressed connecting element 3 as well as the positioning of adjacent segments 1 are ensured.
Fig 3 shows the connecting system according to the invention in case of producing a convex closed surface of circular shape from top view. This case such identically formed segment profiles 1 are applied, where the angle of inner surface 16 of sidewalls 15 and the inner surface 16 of segment profiles 1 is angle α blunt angle α > 90°. This way placing the segment profiles 1 next to each other and connecting
them a closed cylindrical surface of circular diameter can be produced. Certain parts of the circular section are preferably connected by stressing bond as well.
Fig 4 shows the connecting system according to the invention in case of producing a closed surface containing a concave unit as well in top view. In the convex part such segment profiles 1 are applied, where the α angle of inner surface 16 of sidewalls 15 and the inner surface 16 of segment profiles 1 is blunt angle α > 90°, whereas in the concave part such segment profiles 1 are applied, where the α angle of inner surface 16 of sidewalls 15 and the inner surface 16 of segment profiles 1 is acute angle α < 90°. By aligning the segment profiles 1 so, a suitable side angle is formed, a mechanically stable surface closing into itself, consisting of continuous convex-concave parts can be formed. Intermediate stressing bonds as well are applied at the convex-concave parts joining each other, at least at the end of the concave arch.
Fig 5 shows a possible preferred embodiment of the connecting system according to the invention in case of producing straight/flat surface in top view. Fig 6 shows a possible preferred embodiment of the connecting system according to the invention in case of producing straight/flat surface in side-view. This case the segment profiles 1 are formed in such a way, that the adjacent sidewalls 15 have a right angle with the inner surface 16, so they produce a plain surface when joined. The hole 2 in the segment profile 1 is shaped in such a way, that the distance S of the hole 2 in each segment profile 1 is the same from the inner surface 16. This way it is ensured, that the ends of the holes 2 fit next to each other, which ensures the positioning of the stressed connecting element 3 as well as the positioning of the adjacent segment profiles 1.
Fig 7 shows how to connect surfaces made of segment profiles in side-view. The stressed connecting elements 3 led through the holes 2 of the segment profiles 1 can be seen in the figure. Due to the stability of the structure connecting of segment profiles 1 is possible in one or more places. To ensure tight connection of the segment profiles 1 tailings 11 are formed in the starting segment profile 9 as well as in the end segment profiles 10 at the end points of the hole 2 to place the resting ends 5,6 and the stressed connecting element 4 is placed there. With the help of the resting ends 7,8 at the end of the stressed connecting element 4 the hidden formation of the bond is ensured, respectively the tight closing of segment profiles 1.
The breakable connection of the starting segment profile 9 and end segment profile 10 is ensured so, that additional hole 13 with tailing 11 was formed in the starting segment profile 9, and additional hole 13 in the end segment profile 10, and additional holes 13 with tailing were formed in the segment with tailing 14. This way these two elements are fixed with the help of the connecting element 4 in the tailing 11 with the help of the resting end 5 preferably with claw, as well as with resting end 7 with screw in the tailing 12 in a way, that can be unfastened.
Fig 8 shows a cylindrical holder produced by the connecting system according to the invention in elevation. In case of the present solution the structure shown in Fig 3 in top view is formed with such segment profiles 1 whose surface edges are parallel to each other.
Fig 9 shows a holder of conical shape made with the connecting system according to the invention in elevation. In case of realization shown here the structure shown in Fig 3 in top view is formed so, that the segment profiles 1 used have sidewalls 15 narrowing in one direction, where the surface edges of the segment profiles 1 are convergent, resulting in the possibility of production of a device with narrowing decreasing diameter.
Fig 10 shows a holder of arched-rectangular shape made with the connecting system according to the invention in elevation. Fig 11 shows a square holder of arched side made with the connecting system according to the invention in elevation.
Fig 12 shows a holder of straight sides and square shape made with the connecting system according to the invention in elevation. In case of the form to be seen in the figure, first such boards were assembled from the segment profiles 1 on the edges of which the length of the segment profiles 1 is longer and shorter in turn. Then the boards are fitted to each other and are connected in the well-known way with screws or any other method. No joining with passing tenon is used during assembly, but right angle cuts are preferable used on the given place.
In an actual realization of the solution according to the invention the first step is when producing the connecting system, to form the shape necessary for the desired arch to ensure, that the adjacent segment profiles match each other in a way, that the axles of the holes formed in them intersect in the joining point. Then straight holes 2 are drilled into the segment profiles 1, then the elements are placed next to each other. The stressed connecting element 3 is led through the hole 2 and the segment profiles 1 are fixed to each other by it.
The stressed connecting element 3 can be made of steel with threaded shaft, steel rod, wire, cable, plastic fibre, glass fibre. The material of the segment profiles is preferably wood, hard wood, to last longer, but it can be also made of plastic, glass or rubber. Wood is one possibility, but it can be plastic as well. The material of the stressed connecting element 3 can be steel with threaded shaft, rod, steel wire, steel cable, plastic fibre, copper, aluminium and their alloys.
The surface to be produced is assembled from straight and/or segment profiles cut in different angles. Connecting of the segment profiles is solved with a connection with tailing closure. During assembly the segment profiles are put on to the stressed connecting element periodically and in the meantime they are bent to each other with the stressed connecting element. A hole is drilled into the segment profiles,
which is always parallel to the chord, which will be later the element of the curved element, and it is also important, that the holes join with a tolerance, that the end of the axles of the holes falls together with the sides of the segment profiles, allowing leading through the stressed element.
The advantage of the connecting system according to the invention is, that the connecting system can be unfastened, it is easy to produce and to assemble. It is a stable connecting method with good bearing capacity. The other advantage is, that connecting of the segment elements is solved with a bond with tailing closing, so the bond can remain bidden, during use the connecting element can not be seen. It can be preferably used for producing curved concave and convex, arched surfaces closing into themselves, which can be united into one structure. It is a stable connecting method, which can be unfastened, broken, if necessary. Another advantage of the invention is, that different forms and shapes can be used for the production of a variable surface system. It can be advantageously used for making various space forming elements, fences, gates.