WO2005071178A1

WO2005071178A1 - Device for detachably holding at least one flat element, system comprising at least two of said devices and use thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2005071178A1
Application number: PCT/EP2005/000746
Authority: WO
Inventors: Peter Leitgeb
Original assignee: Peter Leitgeb
Priority date: 2004-01-26
Filing date: 2005-01-26
Publication date: 2005-08-04
Also published as: DE102004003861A1; DE102004003861B4

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for detachably holding at least one flat element (12) comprising at least one connecting element (14) for holding at least the at least one flat element (12) and at least one holding device which cooperates with the connecting device (14), comprising two substantially plate-shaped holding elements (20, 20'),and which can be fixed to the at least one flat element (12) from two opposite surfaces (22, 24) of the at least one flat element (12) via a recess (18) which is associated with the at least one flat element (12), extending towards the edge (12') of the at least one flat element. The connecting device (14) is received by or on the two substantially plate-shaped retaining elements (20,20') in a longitudinally displaceable manner and can be fixed to the two substantially plate-shaped holding elements (20, 20') by means of an adjusting and fixing device (54).

Description

Device for detachably holding at least one surface element, a system with at least two such devices and their use

The invention relates to a device for releasably holding at least one surface element, a system with at least two such devices and their use.

Such devices are generally known. However, such devices have proven to be extremely disadvantageous in practice. Such devices are used, inter alia, as holders or similar connection devices for connecting, stabilizing or anchoring partition walls in the sanitary area, for example glass or plastic panes for shower cubicles. Accordingly, sol che devices are often provided as a sword connection to two mutually abutting partitions or a partition with a bathroom wall, the bathroom ceiling or the etc. to stabilize. As a rule, however, these are all devices which are either not sufficiently stable or, not least because of an enormous number of individual components, have a very complex design and a large overall height. The components are usually individually designed for each individual purpose, which means that they are versatile or. universal use of this device is excluded from the outset. In addition, these devices often have the disadvantage that their proportions and dimensions are predetermined and therefore cannot be changed. An individual adaptation to surface elements which are mounted with tolerance inaccuracies due to given spatial conditions is therefore not possible with these devices. Finally, the assembly or. Disassembly of such devices is extremely cumbersome and less user-friendly, such that the effort of time and operating personnel is enormously large and thus cost-intensive. The invention is therefore based on the object of providing a device for releasable attachment to a surface element, with which the above disadvantages can be prevented, which is therefore structurally particularly simple, compact and stable, is extremely universal or versatile, without compensates for further individual manufacturing and assembly inaccuracies between the at least one surface element and the spatial conditions to be encountered and is extremely easy to assemble and disassemble and is extremely inexpensive in all of this, and to provide an advantageous system with at least one such device and an advantageous use of this device.

In terms of device technology, this object is achieved by the features of claim 1.

Accordingly, by designing the device according to the invention for releasably holding at least one surface element with at least one connecting device for holding the at least one surface element and at least one holding device cooperating with the connecting device, which comprises two essentially plate-shaped holding elements, which are formed by two mutually opposite surfaces of the at least one surface element can be fixed to the at least one surface element via a recess assigned to the at least one surface element and extending to the edge of the at least one surface element, the connecting device being received in a longitudinally displaceable manner by or on the two essentially plate-shaped holding elements and and fastening device can be fastened to the two essentially plate-shaped holding elements, a simple, compact and stable construction of the ge reach the entire device. In addition, the device according to the invention can be used in a versatile and universal manner with a very small number of different components. Furthermore, the device according to the invention has the essential The advantage of being able to compensate for inaccuracies and manufacturing tolerances without further ado, since their shape and dimensions can be changed individually according to the given space. Last but not least, this results in extremely easy handling during assembly and disassembly. In all of this, a particularly inexpensive way of producing and assembling the device according to the invention is finally made possible.

Further advantageous details of the device according to the invention are described in claims 2 to 41.

It is within the scope of the invention to releasably connect the two holding elements of the holding device according to claim 2. A screw connection is particularly advantageous in this context, since the clamping force or pretensioning force of screws can be set individually, for example in the presence of dimensional inaccuracies. At the same time, such a configuration ensures that the holding device of the device according to the invention can be additionally secured in the recess by inserting it into the corresponding recess after the positive connection has taken place. High forces and moments, which are generated in particular by the weight of large glass plates, can thus be safely and reliably absorbed and / or transmitted.

In this context it is provided according to claim 3 that one of the two holding elements is provided with bores or similar recesses for receiving screws which can be countered in threaded holes in the other of the two holding elements for mutual fixing of the two holding elements.

The constructive measures of claims 4 and 5, the bores or similar recesses in one of the two holding elements are distributed approximately uniformly over its surface and approximately mirror-symmetrically to and possibly on the longitudinal Arranging the axis of one of the two holding elements serves to absorb and introduce forces and moments evenly. In this way, a reliable and permanent holding of the associated flat element, which as a rule has a multiple of the weight of that of the holding device, is made possible.

Furthermore, it is provided according to the invention that the one of the two holding elements according to claims 6 and 7 is provided with at least one further recess for receiving a screw which can be countered in a threaded bore in the connecting device for fastening it, the at least one further recess being Elongated hole is formed, the longitudinal axis of which runs essentially on or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the one holding element. In this way, tolerance compensation is ensured, which is ensured by manufacturing inaccuracies and / or dimensional deviations which can occur as a result of building measures in rooms in which flat elements are to be connected to the room or to one another. At the same time, additional securing of the connecting device in the holding device is ensured. The device according to the invention can therefore meet extremely high safety requirements.

The measures of claim 8 are of particularly great importance for an exact alignment of the connecting device and the holding device with respect to one another and thus for an exact assembly of the device according to the invention as well as for absorbing and transmitting large forces and / or moments. The other of the two holding elements is then provided with a guide element, which extends to the edge of the at least one flat element, for receiving at least a part of the longitudinally displaceable connecting device.

The guide element and the other of the two holding elements are expediently designed separately from one another on the basis of claim 9. In this context, it is within the scope of the invention to receive the guide element without play from the other holding element via projections or similar centering elements.

The constructive measures of claim 11 serve to simplify the construction, but at the same time they are positioned precisely. The projections or similar centering elements then pass through correspondingly formed recesses in the guide element and are provided with threaded bores via which the screws can be countered for mutual fixing of the holding elements.

In an alternative embodiment to a separate design of the guide element and the other holding element of the holding device, the features of claim 12 are provided. Accordingly, the guide element and the other holding element are integrally formed, the guide element being designed as a recess which extends symmetrically to the longitudinal axis of the other holding element.

The fact that the connecting device according to claim 13 is provided with at least one recess for receiving and guiding between the two essentially plate-shaped holding elements enables, on the one hand, a relative orientation of the connecting device with respect to the two holding elements of the holding device and, on the other hand, serves for additional mounting and thus securing of the connecting device between the two holding elements of the holding device.

In this context, it is advantageous that the at least one recess of the connecting device is designed as an elongated hole, the longitudinal axis of which extends essentially on or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connecting device.

Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention that the less At least one recess of the connecting device according to claims 15 and 16 is adapted to the shape and dimension of at least one of the projections or similar centering elements of the other of the two holding elements, such that the at least one projection or similar centering element in the at least one recess of the connecting device is slidable back and forth, essentially without play. Along with this, the overall design can be simplified.

Of particular importance for a simple, quick and reliable assembly or subsequent disassembly of the device according to the invention as a whole and a precise alignment or setting option of the device according to the invention together with the surface element to be held relative to a ceiling, a floor or a wall of a room or compared to another surface element are the features of claim 17. Thereafter, the setting and fastening device of the connecting device is designed as a link guide.

In this context, the constructive measures of claims 18 to 22 can combine several advantages. On the one hand, the technical implementation of the setting and fastening device by means of a link guide track for receiving a link guide element on the one hand and by means of a guide track on the one of the two holding elements on the other hand enables an assembly and disassembly that is as simple as it is effective and at the same time reliable. On the other hand, an alignment or setting in the millimeter range is possible, and in addition without any great effort on the part of the operating personnel. In addition to this, a simple construction is not only proposed, but also a high level of safety during assembly and disassembly for the operating personnel as well as during operation.

In an alternative embodiment, the setting and loading Fixing device of the connecting device according to claim 23 can also be designed as an eccentric guide.

Very similar advantages result from the features of claims 24 to 30. On the one hand, assembly, disassembly and alignment or adjustment of the surface element with respect to a ceiling, a floor or a wall of a room or a further surface element of a similar type can be considerably simplified. On the other hand, a mutual holding and supporting of the connecting device and holding device in the recess of the assigned surface element is ensured without the connecting device being able to detach itself from the holding device. As a result, the load capacity, rigidity and strength of the holding device can be increased overall. A millimeter-precise alignment of the surface element is also made possible.

It is of particular great interest within the scope of the invention that the connecting device according to claim 31 can be fixed to a fixed and / or movable connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device in a region facing the edge of the surface element.

For an extremely versatile use of the device according to the invention, the features of claim 32 are used in this context, according to which the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device comprises a screw, in particular a square screw, bolt or pin, which interacts with a recess in the connecting device, such that the head of the / the screw, in particular a square screw, bolt or pin can be inserted laterally from one of the two holding elements into the recess of the connecting device and the screw pin, bolt or pin protrudes substantially on or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connecting device beyond the connecting device. Expediently, the screw, bolt or pin inserted into the connecting device is held captively by a securing screw on the connecting device.

Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention that the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device according to claim 34 essentially receives the connecting device in a rotationally fixed manner.

Alternatively, however, it is also conceivable that a swivel joint is interposed between the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device and the connecting device according to claim 35. This allows the surface element to be rotated relative to a ceiling, a floor, a wall, a room or another surface element.

Furthermore, the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device advantageously comprises a solid-walled or tubular rod or rod, a flat plate, a sword connection, an H-shaped, L-shaped, T- shaped or U-shaped angle, or in a rail or the like guided roller carriage, sliding block or the like movement element or is designed as a swivel on which the / the screw, bolt or pin can be fixed or rotated counter or received.

The measures of claim 37 have proven to be particularly advantageous in the event that the two holding elements each consist of metal, but at the same time the surface element is made of glass. According to this, between the at least one surface element and the at least one holding device, there is a support element made of elastic material, in particular made of rubber or rubber-like material, silicone or silicone-like material or thermoplastic elastomers, preferably made of ethylene / propylene-diene terpolymers, or of other plastics, in particular polyoxymethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, thermoset elastomers, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, or a combination thereof. On the one hand, it can be ensured in this way that the device according to the invention can be securely fastened to the respective surface element and thus cannot be released automatically. On the other hand, this prevents excessive clamping forces being exerted by the holding device of the device according to the invention on the surface element during disassembly and thus possibly creating harmful stress conditions in the surface element. The assembly is thus simplified at the same time. At the same time, it is ensured by such a configuration that the holding device of the device according to the invention can also be secured in the recess by inserting it into the corresponding recess after the positive connection has taken place. High forces and moments, which are generated in particular by the weight of large glass plates, can thus be safely and reliably absorbed and / or transmitted.

Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention that the guide element according to claim 38 made of plastic, in particular polyoxymethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, thermosetting elastomers, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, or made of cardboard or cardboard-like material, or a combination thereof.

The connecting device and / or the holding device are / are expediently formed from metal, in particular (non-rusting) steel, aluminum, brass, zinc, gunmetal alloys or an alloy thereof.

By means of the measures of claim 40, that the connecting device and the holding device are covered by a cover element or similar cover, in particular made of plastic or metal. tall, can be covered, there is a shapely appearance of the device according to the invention. The outer surfaces of the holding element, for example screw slots, a hexagon socket profile or the like, can be covered.

Of great interest for a simplified cleaning and keeping the device according to the invention further are the features of claim 41, namely that the connecting device and / or the holding device and / or the cover element (s) is / are designed with an external surface, which is liquid and / or dirt repellent. The outer surface of the connecting device, the two mutually opposite holding elements of the holding device or the cover element (s) can be achieved either by a chemical material composition which is, for example, hydrophobic. It is also conceivable to achieve a liquid- and / or dirt-repellent surface of the connection device, the two mutually opposite holding elements of the holding device or the cover element (s) and / or the entire device as a whole by mechanical surface patterns or profiles in the Nanoscale areas are provided which counteract adhesion of liquid and / or dirt etc. In the latter embodiment, for example, the so-called lotus flower effect is used.

In an alternative embodiment, a system with at least two devices for releasable attachment to a surface element according to claims 42 and 43 is also proposed, which is used for connecting, stabilizing or anchoring to a wall, a ceiling or a floor of a room and / or to one another Connection, stabilization or anchoring is provided.

Finally, it is within the scope of the invention according to claims 44 and 45, a device according to the invention for releasably holding at least one surface element To use metal, plastic, wood, glass or a combination thereof or as a fitting or the like for the assembly of fixed and / or movable room dividers, partition walls or other partition elements, glass showcases, glass landscapes in offices, glass and Plastic panes as well as glass and plastic doors, in particular from or for shower or toilet cubicles or similar wet rooms, and / or for fastening components such as brackets, sword connections, handles or similar fittings, and the like, items to be used. The use of the device according to the invention, in particular as a fitting, leads to the extremely great advantage that glass showcases are easy to assemble and disassemble, so that they can be transported at any time, their transparency is largely retained and, finally, dimensional inaccuracies and manufacturing tolerances can be easily compensated for.

Further features, advantages and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of some preferred embodiments of the invention and from the drawings. Here show:

1A is a perspective view of an embodiment of a device designed according to the invention for releasably holding at least one surface element with a roller carriage guided in a rail in the assembled state,

1B and IC a side view and a side plan view of the embodiment of the inventive device according to FIG. 1A in the assembled state,

2A is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of an inventive device for releasably holding at least one a surface element,

2B is an exploded perspective view of the first embodiment of the inventive device for releasably holding at least one surface element according to FIG. 2A, in an enlarged view,

2C and 2D is a schematic, partially broken side view and a cross-sectional view through the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 2A along the line IID-IID in FIG. 2C in the lowest assembly position with a cover element,

2E and 2F a schematic, partially broken side view and a cross-sectional view through the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 2A along the line IIF-IIF in FIG. 2E in the middle assembly position with a cover element,

2G and 2H a schematic, partially broken side view and a cross-sectional view through the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 2A along the line IIH-IIH in FIG. 2G in the uppermost assembly position with a cover element,

21 and 2J are a front and a rear side view of the embodiment of the device designed according to the invention according to FIG. 2A in the region of a guide element according to the invention in the assembled state,

3A and 3B show a side view and a frontal top view of the embodiment of the one holding element of the holding device designed according to the invention according to FIG. 2A, 4A to 4F are perspective front and rear views, front and rear side views, a side plan view and a front plan view of an embodiment of a connecting device designed according to the invention according to FIG. 2A,

5A to 5D is a perspective rear view, a side view, a plan view and a cross-sectional view through an embodiment of a link guide element of an inventive adjusting and fastening device according to FIG. 2A,

6A to 6C are a side view, a frontal top view and a side top view of the embodiment of the other holding element of the holding device designed according to the invention according to FIG. 2A,

7A is an exploded perspective view of a further embodiment of an inventive device for releasably holding at least one surface element,

7B is an exploded perspective view of the further embodiment of the inventive device for releasably holding at least one surface element according to FIG. 7A, in an enlarged view,

7C and 7D are a schematic, partially broken side view and a cross-sectional view through the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 7A along the line VIID-VIID in FIG. 7C in the lowest assembly position with a cover element,

7E and 7F is a schematic, partially broken Side view and a cross-sectional view through the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 7A along the line VIIF-VIIF in FIG. 7E in the middle assembly position with a cover element,

7G and 7H a schematic, partially broken side view and a cross-sectional view through the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 7A along the line VIIH-VIIH in FIG. 7G in the uppermost assembly position with a cover element,

71 and 7J are a front and a rear side view of the embodiment of the device designed according to the invention according to FIG. 7A in the region of a guide element according to the invention in the assembled state,

8A and 8B show a side view and a frontal top view of the embodiment of the one holding element of the holding device designed according to the invention according to FIG. 7A,

9A to 9F are perspective front and rear views, front and rear side views, a side plan view and a front plan view of an embodiment of a connecting device designed according to the invention according to FIG. 7A, and

10A to 10D are perspective front and rear views, a side view and two side plan views of the embodiment of a link guide element of a further adjusting and fastening device according to the invention according to FIG. 7A.

The device 10 according to the invention is for detachable mounting provided by at least one surface element 12. In the following description of various exemplary embodiments of the device according to the invention, identical components which correspond to one another are each provided with identical reference numerals.

The device 10 according to the invention is suitable for attachment to a surface element 12 made of metal, plastic, wood, glass or composites thereof. The surface element 12 can be, for example, a sound-absorbing wall panel made of wood, a glass pane, a plastic pane, etc. or a wall of a room, for example a bathroom wall. In a very advantageous manner, the device 10 according to the invention serves as a fitting or the like for mounting and / or connecting, stabilizing or anchoring fixed room dividers and / or moving elements that can be moved via roller carriages, sliding blocks or similar movement elements, partition walls or other partition elements, glass showcases, glass landscapes in office spaces , Glass and plastic panes as well as glass and plastic doors, in particular from or for shower or toilet cubicles or similar wet rooms, and / or for fastening components such as brackets, sword connections, handles or similar fittings, and similar objects, possibly with a further surface element or on the wall, ceiling or floor of a room.

The surface element 12 of the embodiments of the device 10 is designed, for example, as a glass pane of a shower or toilet cubicle. The surface element 12 is, however, only shown schematically in all embodiments for simplification.

1A to 6C, a first embodiment of such a device 10 according to the invention is now shown. The device 10 comprises at least one connecting device 14 which holds the at least one surface element 12. In particular, the connecting device 14 enables a connection or fixing of the at least one surface element 12 to or on a further surface element 12 and / or additional structural components for support. The connecting device 14 and these additional components for support are explained in more detail below.

In addition, the device 10 has at least one holding device 16 which interacts with the connecting device 14. In the illustrated embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 1A to 6C, only one connecting device 14 and one holding device 16 are shown. In practice, however, several such connecting devices 14 and holding devices 16 are generally provided for holding the at least one surface element 12.

The connecting device 14 and the holding device 16 of the device 10 can be fixed together via a recess 18 on the respectively assigned surface element 12. For this purpose, the recess 18, which in all of the illustrated embodiments is arranged in a straight edge region of the surface element 12, comprises a clamping section 18 'in order to accommodate the holding device 16 or a part thereof, which will be described in more detail below, and a transition section 18' ', to accommodate part or the remaining part of the holding device 16 and at least a part of the connecting device 14. The transition section 18 ″ extends from the clamping section 18 ′ towards an edge 12 ′ of the surface element 12.

The at least one holding device 16 can be fastened in the recess 18 of the surface element 12 in a positive and / or non-positive manner.

As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 2A and 2B, the at least one holding device 16 comprises two essentially plate-shaped holding elements 20, 20 '. The plate-shaped holding elements 20, 20 'are inserted into the recess 18 of the surface element 12 from the two surfaces 22, 24 of the surface element 12 which are opposite or facing away from one another. settable. In this respect, the holding element 20 in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B is to be brought from the front to the holding element 20 ′ from the rear to the corresponding surfaces 22, 24 of the assigned surface element 12. The two holding elements 20, 20 'can be fastened opposite one another during or after introduction into the recess 18.

As can be seen from FIGS. 2A and 2B, the two holding elements 20, 20 ', which lie opposite one another, are matched to one another in shape and dimension. The two holding elements 20, 20 'can be connected or screwed together. One 20 of the two holding elements 20, 20 'is provided with bores 26 or similar recesses for receiving screws 28. The screws 28 can be countered in threaded bores 30 in the other 20 'of the two holding elements 20, 20' for mutually fixing the two holding elements 20, 20 '.

2A to 3B and 6A to 6C, three screws 28 which fix the two holding elements 20, 20 'to one another are provided in the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 2A to 3B and 6A to 6C. The three bores 26 or the like recesses are evenly distributed over the surface of the holding element 20. The bores 26 are arranged approximately mirror-symmetrically to and possibly on the longitudinal axis 32 of the one holding element 20.

In addition, the one holding element 20 can be connected to the connecting device 14. For this purpose, the one holding element 20 has at least one further recess 34 which receives a screw 36. The screw 36 can be countered in a threaded bore 38. The threaded bore 38 is located in the connecting device 14 for fastening it.

2A and 2B, the further recess 34 of the one holding element 20 for tolerance compensation is designed as an elongated hole. The longitudinal axis 40 of the further recess 34 designed as an elongated hole essentially runs on the or parallel to the longitudinal axis 32 of the one holding element 20. Such a structural configuration has the advantage that when the surface element 12 is held via the recess 18, inaccuracies which arise, for example, during production, can also be compensated for by spatial construction conditions, in one direction, namely in the direction of the longitudinal axis 32, is possible during assembly. At the same time, after tightening the screw 36, a relative movement of the connecting device 14 with respect to the holding device 16 is excluded. Thus, as a result of such a construction, an additional security against an (automatic) loosening and / or falling apart of the device 10 is provided overall.

The other holding element 20 'is further provided with a guide element 42. The guide element 42 extends up to the edge 12 'of the at least one surface element 12 and is provided for receiving at least a part of the longitudinally displaceable connecting device 14.

1A to 10E, the guide element 42 and the other holding element 20 'are formed separately from one another.

The guide element 42 is received by the other holding element 20 'via projections 44 or similar centering elements without play. The projections 44 or similar centering elements pass through correspondingly formed recesses 46 in the guide element 42. A threaded hole is made in each of the projections 44. As can be clearly seen in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the projections 44 are provided with the threaded bores 30, via which the laterally arranged screws 28 can be countered for the mutual fixing of the two holding elements 20, 20 '. In this way, the device 10 according to the invention is additionally simplified in terms of construction. Without being shown in detail, however, it is also possible to arrange the projections 44 or similar centering elements thereof separately and to provide a screw connection or other snap or similar snap connection in order to fasten the guide element 42 to the other holding element 20 '.

The guide element 42 is preferably made of plastic, in particular polyoxymethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, thermosetting elastomers, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, but can also be made of cardboard or cardboard-like material, or a combination thereof.

In an alternative embodiment to the separate construction of guide element 44 and other holding element 20 ', it is also easily conceivable to form the guide element and the other 20' of the two holding elements 20, 20 'integrally. The guide element is then designed as a recess (not shown) which extends symmetrically to the longitudinal axis 32 'of the other holding element 20'.

As can be seen from FIGS. 2A, 2B and 4A to 4F, the connecting device 14 is provided with at least one recess 48. The recess 48 serves to receive and guide the connecting device 14 between the two essentially plate-shaped holding elements 20, 20 '. For this purpose, the recess 48 of the connecting device 14 is designed as an elongated hole. The longitudinal axis 50 of the recess 48 extends essentially on or parallel to the longitudinal axis 52 of the connecting device 14.

Advantageously, the recess 48 of the connecting device 14 is adapted to the shape and dimension of at least one of the projections 44 or similar centering elements of the other holding element 20 ', so that the / the little at least one projection 44 or similar centering element can be moved back and forth in the recess 48 of the connecting device 14. In a very advantageous manner, the projection 44 can be moved back and forth in the recess 48 without play.

On the one hand, the connecting device 14 is thereby additionally secured between the two holding elements 20, 20 'of the holding device 16. An automatic loosening or falling out of the connecting device 14 from the holding device 1.6 is impossible. Rather, the connecting device 14 is captively connected to the holding device 16. On the other hand, the connecting device 14 is received in a longitudinally displaceable manner by the two essentially plate-shaped holding elements 20, 20 '. Accordingly, the connection device 14 is guided exactly in the guide element 42 and the holding device 16 via the projection 44 and the recess 48.

Furthermore, the connecting device 14 can be fastened to the two holding elements 20, 20 ′ of the holding device 16 via an adjusting and fastening device 54.

In the embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention shown in FIGS. 2A to 6C, the setting and fastening device 54 of the connecting device 14 is designed as a link guide.

For this purpose, the setting and fastening device 54 comprises a link guide track 56 and a link guide element 58 which is received by the link guide track 56. The link guide track 58 runs essentially at an angle or at an angle to the longitudinal axis 52 of the connecting device, as can be seen in particular in FIGS. 2A, 2B and 4A to 4D.

The link guide track 56 interacts with a guide track 60 on the one holding element 20. The guideway 60 of the a holding element 20 extends substantially obliquely or at an angle to the longitudinal axis 32 of the holding element 20, as shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B and 3A. However, the link guide track 56 of the connecting device 14 and the guide track 60 of the holding element 20 are arranged essentially in a cross shape with respect to one another.

2A to 6D, the link guide track 56 and the guide track 60 are each designed as an elongated hole. The longitudinal axis 62 of the link guideway 56 and the longitudinal axis 64 of the guideway 60 form an angle of approximately 15 ° to approximately 75 with the longitudinal axes 32, 52 of the connecting device 14 or of the one holding element 20, but each with an opposite sign. In the embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention shown in FIGS. 2A to 6C, the angle is 45 ° in each case.

Without being shown in detail, however, the angle can also assume a different amount, as a result of which the adjustment path relative between the connecting device 14 and the holding device 16 either increases with an amount less than 45 ° or decreases with an amount greater than 45 °. Although the amount of the angle between the longitudinal axis 62 of the link guideway 56 and the longitudinal axis 52 of the connecting device 14 on the one hand or the longitudinal axis 64 of the guideway 60 and the longitudinal axis 32 of the one holding element 20 and thus the holding device 16 on the other hand, apart from the sign, at 2A to 6C is identical, it is, however, also conceivable to select the amount of the angle included between the longitudinal axes 62, 52 and the longitudinal axes 64, 32 differently.

In the embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 2A to 2C, the link guide element 58 has sliding sections 66. 5A to 5D, the sliding sections 66 are laterally and opposite on the link guide element. ment 58 integrally formed and are supported on a contact surface 68 of the slide guide 56. The contact surface 58 at least partially surrounds the link guide track 56, is sunk in relation to the rear surface 70 of the connecting device 14 and faces the other holding element 20.

For the sliding, preferably play-free mounting of the link guide element 58 in the link guide track 56, a threaded bore 72 facing the one holding element 20 is provided in the link guide element 58. In turn, a screw 74 engages in the threaded bore 72, which is slidably arranged in the guideway 60 of the one holding element 20 and can be countered overall with the threaded bore 72 and thus the link guide element 58.

1A to 6C, the connecting device 14 can be fixed to a connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device 76 in a region 78 which faces the edge 12 'of the surface element 12. Advantageously, the connecting device 14 and the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device 76 are therefore structurally separate from one another, as a result of which the assembly and, if necessary, disassembly of the device 10 according to the invention is particularly simple, quick and uncomplicated.

In the exemplary embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention shown in FIG. 2A, the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device 76 is designed to be movable.

The connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device 76 comprises a screw 80, in particular a square screw, which interacts with a recess 82 in the connecting device 14. The head 84 of the screw 80 is laterally from the one holding element 20 of the two holding elements 20, 20 'into the recess 82 of the connecting device 14 can be introduced or used. The screw bolt 86 extends through a recess 88 in the area 78 of the connecting device and is essentially on or parallel to the longitudinal axis 52 of the connecting device 14 beyond the connecting device 14. By inserting the screw 80 into the recess 82, the screw 80 is received by the connecting device 14 and held in a rotationally secure manner.

In order at the same time to prevent the screw 80 from falling out of the connecting device 14 during assembly and / or disassembly, a locking screw 90 is provided, which is received with a threaded bore 92 in the connecting device 14 and can be countered therein. In this way, the screw 80 is held captively in the connecting device 14.

In an alternative embodiment to the screw 80, the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device 76 can also comprise a bolt, a pin or the like fastening element (not shown) in order to cooperate in a corresponding manner with the connecting device 14 or the recess 82 provided therein.

Depending on the requirement profile and design specifications, the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device 76 can also accommodate the connecting device 14 either in a rotationally fixed or rotatable manner.

Since the embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention shown in FIG. 2A is a movable connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device 76, the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device 76 further comprises a roller carriage 94 which is shown in FIG a rail 96 is guided. The rail 96 is essentially U-shaped and on a ceiling, on a floor or on a wall of a room attached in a conventional manner. The roller carriage 94 is provided with a threaded bore 98 or the same, in which the screw 80 can be countered or received. Instead of the roller carriage 90, however, it is also conceivable to arrange a sliding shoe or similar movement elements in the rail 96 so as to be movable.

The connection, stabilization or similar anchoring device 76, which is shown in more detail in FIG. 2A, is, as already stated, designed to be movable. Dadmrch- the surface element 12 can be moved or moved along the rail 96 according to the double arrow 100 via the connecting device 14 and the holding device 16.

In contrast, the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device 76 can, however, also be designed to be fixed and an elevation, suspension or fastening of the surface element 12 on a ceiling, on a floor or on a wall of a room or a holder allow the surface element 12 on a further surface element 12 (also not shown). In this case, the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device 76 instead of a roller carriage 98 or similar moving element comprises a solid-walled or tubular rod or rod, a flat plate, a sword connection, an H-shaped, L- shaped, T-shaped or U-shaped angle or a corresponding swivel joint, which is interposed between the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device 76 and the connecting device 14 (each not shown in detail). Such variants for elevation, suspension or wall-side fastening as well as for holding a surface element on a further surface element are well known and are not described separately in this regard at this point. Nevertheless, these elements are included as possible components of the connection, stabilization or similar anchoring device 76 by the invention. 2A and 2B in particular that a support element 102 is arranged between the at least one surface element 12 and the at least one holding device 16. The support element 102 preferably consists of elastic material, in particular of rubber or rubber-like material, silicone or silicone-like material or thermoplastic elastomers, preferably of ethylene / propylene-diene terpolymers, or of other plastic, in particular polyoxymethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, Polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, thermosetting elastomers, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, or a combination thereof if the surface element 12 consists of glass.

In all of the illustrated embodiments, two support elements 102 are provided between the surface element 12 and the respective holding element 20, 20 'of the holding device 16. In this respect, the two support elements 102 are identical to one another and come to rest on the surface element 12.

As shown in particular in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the respective support element 102 is essentially adapted in its basic shape to the basic shape of the two holding elements 20, 20 ′ and is provided with a recess 104 or the like corresponding to the recess 18 in the surface element 12 ,

Furthermore, the connecting device 14 and the holding device 16 can expediently be covered by a cover element 106 or similar cover, in particular made of plastic or metal. For example, the respective cover element 106 can be attached to the holding device 16 by means of adhesive (not shown). Alternatively, a snap or similar locking connection can also be used. For this purpose, one or more locking lugs can be provided on the surface of the cover element 106 assigned to the respective holding element 20, 20 ', which cooperate with corresponding locking recesses on the respective holding element 20, 20' and in opposite directions. intervention. In this way, a uniform surface of the surface element 12 together with the device 10 according to the invention can additionally be obtained. Cleaning the detachably held surface element 12 is therefore particularly simple. A dirt or dust accumulation in the area of the device 10 is also counteracted.

2C to 2H, the device 10 according to the invention is shown in three different mounting positions, namely in the bottom mounting position according to FIGS. 2C, 2D, in the middle mounting position according to FIGS. 2E, 2F and in the top mounting position according to FIGS. 2G and 2H.

The distance between the edge 12 'of the surface element and the underside of the rail 98 can therefore not only be set individually in accordance with the spatial conditions. Rather, this distance can be changed as desired, i.e. can, if necessary, also be reduced to zero or enlarged as required (not in the exemplary embodiment shown). This enables the position of the connecting device 14 to be fixed precisely and tolerance compensation in one direction in accordance with the double arrow 107 in FIGS. 2C to 2H. Thus, any inclination of the connecting device 14 relative to the rail 96 can also be obtained without difficulty.

As a result, the assembly and possibly a possible disassembly of the device 10 according to the invention is considerably simplified overall due to its construction.

On the one hand, this results from a very small number of individual components, which are also extremely cost-effective and versatile due to standardization in production and storage.

On the other hand, however, this can be attributed to two special features inherent in the device 10 according to the invention: on the other hand, the assembly of the device 10 according to the invention on the at least one surface element 12 is extremely simple. Thus, all operations on the part of the operating personnel can be carried out exclusively from one side of the surface element 12, ie from the front or the front surface 24 in the exemplary embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 2A to 6C. The same applies to the setting and fastening of the connecting device 14 relative to the two holding elements 20, 20 'of the holding device 16 after the alignment of the surface element 12. On the other hand, the elevation, suspension or fastening of the surface element 12 provided with the device 10 according to the invention is designed on the floor , on the ceiling or on the wall of a room as well as the mounting of the surface element 12 on a further, adjacent surface element 12 simply and easily. In the embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention shown in FIGS. 2A to 6C, the screw 80 can, for example, be readily inserted into the threaded bore 98 of the roller carriage 94 and then the surface element 12 by inserting the head 84 of the screw 80 into the recess 82 on stands, hang up or fasten and hold in any other way. In addition, securing by screwing the locking screw 90 into the threaded bore 92 is as simple as it is uncomplicated, since the mostly enormous weight forces of the surface element 12 are absorbed by the connecting device itself and introduced into the rail 96 via the screw 80 and the roller carriage 98. The assembly and, if necessary, possible disassembly of a surface element 12 on the floor, on the ceiling or on the wall and on a further adjacent surface element 12 can be accomplished simply, quickly and without effort by only one operator. The same applies to any subsequent alignment of the surface element 12 with respect to the rail 96.

The embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention 2A to 6C differs from the following embodiment of FIGS. 7A to 10E only by a different type of setting and fastening device. Accordingly, the setting and fastening device 108 of the connecting device 14 is not designed as a link guide, but rather as an eccentric guide.

For this purpose, the setting and fastening device 108 comprises an eccentric guideway 110 and an eccentric guiding element 112 which is received in the eccentric guideway 110. The eccentric guideway 110 runs essentially on or parallel to the longitudinal axis 52 of the connecting device 14.

The eccentric guide track 110 interacts with a projection 114 on the eccentric guide element 112, which is arranged eccentrically on the eccentric guide element 112 and faces the one holding element 20. The eccentric guideway 110 is designed as an elongated hole. The projection 114 is cylindrical.

The eccentric guideway 110 and the projection 114 of the eccentric guiding element 112 are matched to one another in shape and dimension, in such a way that the projection 114 can be moved back and forth in the eccentric guideway 110, preferably with as little play as possible.

The eccentric guide element 112, which is slidably arranged in the eccentric guideway 110, has a sliding section 116. The sliding section 116 is supported on a contact surface 118, which is countersunk with respect to the rear surface 120 of the connecting device 14 and faces the other holding element 20 ′.

13, 9A and 9D, the contact surface 118 is approximately elliptical and is arranged symmetrically to the eccentric guideway 110. The elliptical shape results tiert mainly for manufacturing reasons. In practice, such a shape of the contact surface 118 is extremely easy to produce. In addition, such a shape of the contact surface 118 additionally favors the support of the eccentric guide element 112 in its lowermost and uppermost mounting positions. In these two Morata positions, the eccentric guide element 112 comes into contact with the contact surface _118 at two points in a point or line shape and is supported on it with high surface pressure.

The eccentric guide element 112, which is slidably arranged in the eccentric guideway 110, finally also has an inner profile 122, in particular an internal hexagon profile. The inner profile 122 is arranged on the projection 114 and communicates with a through hole 124 in the one holding element 20. In this way, the eccentric guide element 112 can be used with the appropriate tool, which is inserted through the through hole 124 in the one holding element 20 into the inner profile 122 be twisted.

The connecting device 14 and / or the holding device 16 can, depending on the use, possible use and customer request, be made of metal, such as (non-rusting) steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, zinc, gunmetal alloys or an alloy thereof, of any size To be able to absorb and support forces. Thus, the schematically represented surface element 12 is generally a surface element of larger dimensions with inevitably large weight forces, such as, for example, in the case of a glass pane or glass door, which is to be held by the device 10 according to the invention. However, it is also conceivable to provide the holding device 16 and / or the connecting device H4 or at least parts thereof from plastic, for example from polyoxyethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, with or without glass fiber reinforcement.

Without being shown in detail, the connection device 14 and / or the two mutually opposite holding elements 20, 20 'and / or the cover element (s) 106 are finally each formed with an outer surface 20, 20', which are liquid and / or dirt repellent in accordance with the so-called lotus flower effect ,

The present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments. It is therefore entirely possible, for example, to fasten a surface element 12 made of glass directly to a surface element 12 in the form of a wall, etc. in a room. Connections or holders between two surface elements 12 made of glass are also conceivable. It is also possible to connect a surface element 12 that is immovable to a surface element 12 that is relatively rotatable relative to the fixed surface element 12, such as a door of a shower or toilet cubicle. Likewise, two surface elements 12 can be designed to be relatively rotatable not only with respect to one another, but also with respect to the room.

Claims

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1. Device for detachably holding at least one surface element (12) with at least one connecting device (14) for holding the at least one surface element (12) and at least one holding device (16) which interacts with the connecting device (14), the two essentially plate-shaped holding elements (20, 20 '), which extends from two mutually opposite surfaces (22, 24) of the at least one surface element (12) via one of the at least one surface element (12), which faces the edge (12') of the at least one surface element ( 12) extending recess (18) can be fixed on the at least one surface element (12), the connecting device (14) being received in a longitudinally displaceable manner by or on the two essentially plate-shaped holding elements (20, 20 ') and via an adjusting and fastening device (54, 108) can be fastened to the two essentially plate-shaped holding elements (20, 20 ').

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the two holding elements (20, 20 ') can be connected to one another, in particular screwed together.

3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') with bores (26) or the like recesses for receiving screws (28) is provided in the threaded holes (30) in the Another (20 ') of the two holding elements (20, 20') can be countered for mutual fixing of the two holding elements (20, 20 ').

4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that the bores (26) or the like recesses on the one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') are arranged approximately uniformly distributed over its surface.

5. The device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the bores (26) or the like recesses are arranged approximately mirror-symmetrically to and optionally on the longitudinal axis (32) of one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 ').

6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') is provided with at least one further recess (34) for receiving a screw (36) which in a Threaded bore (38) in the connecting device (14) for fastening it can be countered.

7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the at least one further recess (34) of one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') is designed as an elongated hole, the longitudinal axis (40) substantially on or parallel to Longitudinal axis (32) of one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') runs.

8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the other (20 ') of the two holding elements (20, 20') with a to the edge (12 ') of the at least one surface element (12) extending guide element (42) is provided for receiving at least a part of the longitudinally displaceable connecting device (14).

9. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that the guide element (42) and the other (20 ') of the two holding elements (20, 20') are formed separately from one another.

10. The device according to claim 9, characterized in that the guide element (42) of the other (20 ') of the two Holding elements (20, 20 ') is received without play via projections (44) or similar centering elements.

11. The device according to claim 10, characterized in that the projections (44) or similar centering elements correspondingly formed recesses (46) pass through in the guide element (42) and are provided with the threaded bores (30) through which the screws (28) for mutual fixing of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') can be countered.

12. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that the guide element (42) and the other (20 ') of the two holding elements (20, 20') are integrally formed, the guide element (42) being symmetrical to the longitudinal axis (32 ') of the other (20') of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') extending recess.

13. Device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the connecting device (14) is provided with at least one recess (48) for receiving and guiding between the two substantially plate-shaped holding elements (20, 20 ').

14. The device according to claim 13, characterized in that the at least one recess (48) of the connecting device (14) is designed as an elongated hole, the longitudinal axis (50) of which runs essentially on or parallel to the longitudinal axis (52) of the connecting device (14) ,

15. The device according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the at least one recess (48) of the connecting device (14) to the shape and dimension of at least one of the projections (44) or similar centering elements of the other (20 ') of the two holding elements ( 20, 20 ') is adapted such that the at least one projection (44) or similar centering element in the at least one NEN recess (48) of the connecting device (14) can be moved back and forth.

16. The apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that the / the at least one projection (44) or similar centering element in the at least one recess (48) of the connecting device (14) can be moved back and forth essentially without play.

17. Device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the adjusting and fastening device (54) of the connecting device (14) is designed as a link guide.

18. The apparatus according to claim 17, characterized in that the setting and fastening device (54) comprises a link guide track (56) for receiving a link guide element (58) which is substantially oblique or at an angle to the longitudinal axis (52) of the connecting device (14) runs.

19. The device according to claim 18, characterized in that the link guide track (56) cooperates with a guide track (60) on one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 '), the guide track (60) of the one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') runs essentially obliquely or at an angle to the longitudinal axis (32) of the one of the two holding elements (20, 20') and the link guide track (56) of the connecting device (14) and the guide track (60) are arranged essentially cross-shaped to each other.

20. The apparatus of claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the link guide track (56) and the guide track (60) are each formed as an elongated hole, the longitudinal axes (62, 64) with the longitudinal axes (32, 52) of the connecting device (14 ) or one (20) of the two Holding elements (20, 20 ') enclose an angle of approximately 15 ° to approximately 75 °, in particular approximately 45 °, in each case with opposite signs.

21. Device according to one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that the sliding guide element (58), which is arranged in the sliding guide track (56) and has sliding sections (66) which are at least partially surrounding, recessed and sunk on the sliding guide track (56) Support the other (20 ') of the two holding elements (20, 20') facing the contact surface (68).

22. The device according to one of claims 17 to 21, characterized in that the sliding guide element (58) arranged in the sliding guide track (56) via a threaded bore (72) with one in the sliding track (60) of one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') slidably arranged screw (74) can be countered.

23. The device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the adjusting and fastening device (108) of the connecting device (14) is designed as an eccentric guide.

24. The device according to claim 23, characterized in that the setting and fastening device (108) comprises an eccentric guide track (110) for receiving an eccentric guide element (112), which essentially on or parallel to the longitudinal axis (52) of the connecting device (14) runs.

25. The device according to claim 24, characterized in that the eccentric guide track (110) cooperates with a projection (114) on the eccentric guide element (112) which is eccentric on the eccentric guide element (112) and one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') is arranged facing.

26. The apparatus according to claim 25, characterized in that the eccentric guideway (110) is designed as an elongated hole and the projection (114) is cylindrical.

27. Device after. Claim 25 or 26, characterized in that the eccentric guideway (110) and the projection (114) of the eccentric guiding element (112) are matched to one another in shape and dimension, in such a way that the projection (114) slides in the eccentric guideway (110). and is movable.

28. The device according to claim 27, characterized in that the projection (114) of the eccentric guide element (112) in the eccentric guide track (110) of the connecting device (14) can be moved back and forth essentially without play.

29. Device according to one of claims 24 to 28, characterized in that the eccentric guide element (112) slidably arranged in the eccentric guideway (110) has a sliding section (116) which is located on a recessed and the other (20 ') of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') facing bearing surface (118).

30. Device according to one of claims 24 to 29, characterized in that the eccentric guide element (112) slidably arranged in the eccentric guideway (110) is rotatable on the projection (114) via an inner profile (122), in particular an inner hexagon profile, the Inner profile (122), in particular the hexagonal profile, communicates with a through hole (124) in one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 ').

31. Device according to one of claims 1 to 30, characterized in that the connecting device (14) on a fixed and / or movable connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device (76) in a The area (78) facing the edge (12 ') of the surface element (12) can be fixed.

32. Device according to claim 31, characterized in that the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device (76) comprises a screw (80), in particular a square screw, bolt or pin, which is connected to a recess (82) of the connecting device (14 ) interacts in such a way that the head (84) of the screw (80), in particular a square screw, bolt or pin, laterally from one (20) of the two holding elements (20, 20 ') into the recess (82) of the connecting device (14 ) can be inserted and the screw bolt (86), bolt or pin extends substantially on or parallel to the longitudinal axis (52) of the connecting device (14) beyond the connecting device (14).

33. Device according to claim 32, characterized in that the / the screw (80), bolt or peg inserted into the connecting device (14) is held captively by a securing screw (90) on the connecting device (14).

34. Device according to one of claims 31 to 33, characterized in that the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device (76) receives the connecting device (14) substantially non-rotatably.

35. Device according to one of claims 31 to 34, characterized in that between the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device (76) and the connecting device (14), a rotary joint is interposed.

36. Apparatus according to claim 34 or 35, characterized in that the connecting, stabilizing or similar anchoring device is a / n full-walled or tubular rod or rod, a flat plate, a sword connection, an H-shaped, L-shaped, T-shaped or U-shaped angle, or a trolley (94) guided in a rail (96) or the like, sliding block or similar movement element comprises or is designed as a swivel joint on which the screw (80), bolt or pin can be fixed or rotated counter or received.

37. Device according to one of claims 1 to 36, characterized in that between the at least one surface element (12) and the at least one holding device (16) a support element (102) made of elastic material, in particular rubber or rubber-like material, silicone or silicone-like Material or thermoplastic elastomers, preferably made of ethylene / propylene-diene terpolymers, or of other plastics, in particular polyoxymethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, thermoset elastomers, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, or a combination thereof is.

38. Device according to one of claims 6 to 37, characterized in that the guide element (42) made of plastic, in particular polyoxymethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, thermosetting elastomers, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, or made of cardboard or cardboard-like material, or a combination thereof is formed.

39. Device according to one of claims 1 to 38, characterized in that the connecting device (14) and the holding device (16) made of metal, in particular (stainless) steel, aluminum, brass, zinc, gunmetal alloys or an alloy thereof.

40. Device according to one of claims 1 to 39, thereby indicates that the connecting device (14) and the holding device (16) can be covered by a cover element (s) (106) or similar cover.

41. Device according to one of claims 1 to 40, characterized in that the connecting device (14) and / or the holding device (16) and / or the cover element (s) (106) with an external, liquid and / or dirt-repellent surface is / are.

42. System with a device for releasable attachment to a surface element according to one of claims 1 to 41 for its connection, stabilization or anchoring to a wall, a ceiling or a floor.

43. System with at least two devices (10) for releasable attachment to a surface element (12) according to any one of claims 1 to 41 for their mutual connection, stabilization or anchoring.

44. Use of a device or a system according to one of the preceding claims for releasably holding at least one surface element (12) made of metal, plastic, wood, glass or a combination thereof on a further surface element (12) and / or other wall element.

45. Use of a device or a system according to any one of the preceding claims as a fitting or the like for the assembly of stationary and / or movable partitions, partition walls or other partition elements, glass showcases, glass landscapes in office spaces, glass parts and plastic panes as well as glass and plastic doors, in particular from or for shower or toilet cubicles or similar wet rooms, and / or for fastening components such as brackets, sword connections, handles or similar fittings, and similar objects.