WO2016181207A1

WO2016181207A1 - Base frame for a shower tray

Info

Publication number: WO2016181207A1
Application number: PCT/IB2016/000601
Authority: WO
Inventors: Lukas KARNER
Original assignee: International Trading Company Kd
Priority date: 2015-05-08
Filing date: 2016-05-09
Publication date: 2016-11-17
Also published as: AT516752B1; AT516752A4

Abstract

A base frame for a shower tray (2) comprises a substantially closed frame (1) for peripherally supporting the shower tray (2). According to the invention, the cross-section of the frame (1) includes a base section (6) for peripherally supporting the shower tray (2) as well as a holding profile that is open at the top for accommodating a wall or floor covering (8, 17) or a partition element (15).

Description

Base for a shower tray

The invention relates to a base for a

Shower tray, comprising a substantially closed frame for edge support of the shower tray.

The invention further relates to a floor element for a shower device, comprising a base of the type mentioned above.

For the installation of walk-in floor elements for

Shower devices, in particular for shower devices that are accessible, so where the

Shower floor is arranged in the same level as the surrounding floor, will be different bases

used underneath the walk-in shower floor

are arranged. These bases are necessary to order the flow of water below the shower floor can.

Usually, such a subframe consists of a substantially closed frame, which, depending on

Embodiment, can also carry means for discharging the water. In the simplest training frame carries only the walk-in shower floor. The derivation of the

Water can, for example, take place via a drain arranged in the shower floor. The drain is with

Wasserableitungsmitteln _/ in particular connected pipe joints that divert the water.

Many showers also have shower walls, which separate the shower from the environment, so the rest of the bathroom and especially the shower water at the exit from the Prevent shower area. Shower walls are usually mounted on a wall and sealed to the floor at the edge of the shower floor by means of silicone joints. Likewise, the joints between a wall and the shower floor are sealed using silicone. Such seals

prevent water from getting into the area of the underframe, ie below the shower floor.

Showers or frames according to the prior art have several disadvantages. In particular, the necessary use of silicone poses a significant problem. When assembling, a silicone seal is very time consuming. Furthermore, silicone tends to, with

as they age, they become brittle and leaky.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a subframe which obviates the above disadvantages

overcomes. In particular, it is an object of the invention to provide a base that allows a silicone-free installation of a shower.

To solve this problem, the invention provides for a subframe of the type mentioned that the

Frame is formed with a cross section, which has a base portion for edge support of the shower tray and an upwardly open receiving profile for receiving a wall or floor covering or a partition wall element

having. The subframe according to the invention thus supports on the one hand the shower tray, which is connected to an outflow from. On the other hand, it has a receiving profile, which for supporting partition elements, eg.

Glass walls, or a wall or floor covering, eg.

Tiles, serves. The holder for this Shower installation elements are already integrated in the base frame, so that a costly installation of

additional holding elements can be omitted. In particular, it allows the prefabricated receiving profile to apply already pre-made sealing elements, the better

Provide sealing as conventional silicone gaskets and can be mounted faster.

It is preferably provided that the receiving profile is optionally U- or L-shaped. A U-shaped profile is particularly suitable for freestanding partitions, eg. Glass partitions. L-shaped profiles are particularly well suited for wall or floor tiles, which are arranged on the one hand in the L-shaped profile and on the other hand connected to the wall or the floor, for example. Glued.

To a shower on the one hand on the wall and on the other hand with additional separating elements particularly easy to assemble, it is preferably provided that the receiving profile in a first peripheral portion U-shaped and a second peripheral portion is L-shaped. In particular, the region of the frame lying on a wall is provided with an L-shaped profile and a region of the frame with a U-shaped profile provided for a freestanding dividing wall.

For a seal for wall or floor tiles is

preferably provided that the L-shaped receiving profile is open laterally outward.

A particularly preferred embodiment of the

Receiving profiles provides that the receiving profile a first, inner leg and a detachable with the Base portion connectable second outer leg has. So it will be an L-shaped profile

provided, which can be extended by means of a second, additional leg to a U-shaped profile. Such a modular design of the receiving profile allows on the one hand cost-effective and efficient production, because U-shaped and L-shaped profiles are not separate

need to be prepared, but only an L-shaped profile and possibly a second leg are needed. On the other hand, the assembly work is greatly facilitated and can be performed more flexible.

In particular, it can be decided on-site which

Profile is to be used and the planning effort is reduced.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the first leg and the base portion are formed integrally with each other. Such an L-shaped profile can be simple

produced, for example, be poured. Alternatively, you can

be provided that the first leg and the

Base section are joined together. There is also the possibility, not only the second

Leg, but also the first leg detachably form connectable to the base portion. Such

Design increases flexibility, especially during final assembly of the undercarriage.

To produce a U-shaped profile, it is preferably provided that the second leg and the base portion cooperating with each other connecting means for

Produce a plug or locking connection.

Such a connection is on the one hand easy to assemble or to solve and on the other hand stable. Such Connecting means may also be provided for connection between the base member and the first leg.

It is preferably provided that the

Connecting means comprise at least one groove and an insertable into the groove extension. The groove may be either at the base portion or at the first and second legs, respectively

be provided, wherein the plug-in extension is formed on the respective other element. In particular, the groove extends in the longitudinal direction of the frame, whereby a particularly stable and at the same time easy connection is made possible.

It is preferably provided that the second leg in

Floor plan forms the outer boundary of the frame. The first leg is thus arranged on the inside of the frame and forms together with the base portion of an L-shape, while the attachable on the outside leg

optionally produces the U-shape and the outer

Limitation or the outline of the frame forms.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the base frame has support means for supporting a base plate above the shower tray. As a result, in addition to the shower tray at the same time the bottom plate forming the shower floor can be held by the base.

In order to make the elements below the bottom plate easily accessible after installation, it is preferably provided that the support means at least one hinge for

include pivotable supports of the bottom plate. As a result, the bottom plate can be raised and the underlying elements, in particular the shower tray as well Drainage pipes such as a siphon can be maintained or cleaned. Furthermore, one is preferred

Locking mechanism provided, which prevents children can unfold the floor element.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the lower frame has at least one lifting and lowering mechanism to the bottom plate between an operating position and a

Maintenance position to move, with the lifting and

Lowering mechanism preferably comprises a gas spring.

Especially with heavy floor slabs, it is advantageous if the lifting or lowering of the floor slab

at least supported. Particularly preferred

provided that the lifting and lowering mechanism is electrically controlled, for example. With the help of one in the wall

integrated switch or a wireless remote control. It is further preferred that the lifting and lowering mechanism via a arranged below the bottom plate transformer with electrical energy

is supplied.

In the operating position, the bottom plate is in

Essentially horizontal in the shower. In the

Maintenance position, the bottom plate is raised, preferably unfolded at an angle between 45 ° and 60 ° to the operating position.

In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the base frame comprises support elements for supporting the frame on the ground, in particular height-adjustable support feet. This allows a flexible adjustment of the required height of the undercarriage, which is particularly necessary to Compensate for uneven floors and adjust the height required for a floor-level shower floor.

For sealing it is preferably provided that the first and / or the second leg a sealing element,

especially wearing a sealing lip. A sealing element arranged in this way effectively seals the underframe. It is particularly preferably provided that the sealing element is connected to the first and / or second leg via a tongue and groove connection. The groove is preferably formed on the sealing element and the spring on the leg. Such a design is particularly stable and easily replaceable. Especially

it is preferably provided that the sealing element on its side facing away from the tongue and groove connection has an uneven surface, which in particular has a serrated profile in cross-section, and has a plurality of sealing edges. As a result, the contact pressure and the tightness between the leg and the element arranged in the L- or U-shaped profile, for example a partition wall or a tile, can be further increased.

According to a further aspect, the invention relates to a floor element for a shower device, comprising a base frame according to the invention, an edge on the

Base portion of the frame of the underframe supported shower tray and one held above the shower tray

Base plate. In this case, therefore, both the shower tray for collecting and discharging the water as well as the walk-on floor slab by the undercarriage according to the invention

carried. Another, separate device for supporting these elements is therefore no longer necessary. Particularly preferably it is provided that the receiving profile, the bottom plate on all sides to form a

surrounding gap, wherein the gap a

Water drain into the shower tray forms. In this version, the water is thus over a circumferential gap

derived, which is connected to an underlying shower tray. In order to facilitate the discharge of water through the gap into the underlying shower tray, the bottom plate is preferably convex, i. formed curved upward. The shower tray is preferably arranged over the entire surface of the bottom plate and has a slope to a central drain. Alternatively, for example, only a circumferential channel may be arranged, which opens into a drain at one point. It can also be alternatively provided that the gap is not formed circumferentially, but only on one or more sides, for example. On an oriented to a wall side of the bottom plate.

Particular preference is further provided that the

Top edge of the mounting profile with the surface of the

Floor plate is aligned. This is on the one hand

ensuring that the profile can be sufficiently deep to hold a wall or floor covering or partition element securely, yet a flat surface

is provided that can be accessed without barriers.

To access the below the floor plate

arranged to ensure elements is preferably provided that the bottom plate is pivotally and / or height-adjustable supported on the base frame.

In order to securely support an element arranged on the edge of the floor element, it is preferably provided that a Edge region of a shower partition wall or a wall covering, such as a wall tile, in the U-shaped

Recording profile is recorded. Furthermore, it is preferably provided that a marginal area of a floor covering, such as a floor tile is received in the L-shaped receiving profile, wherein the surface of the floor covering preferably with the

Upper edge of the first leg of the receiving profile

flees.

The frame according to the invention and the shower tray are preferably made of aluminum or stainless steel. The bottom plate is preferably made of acrylic or sanitary acrylic.

The invention will be described below with reference to the

Drawing schematically illustrated embodiment explained in more detail. 1 shows a plan view of a subframe according to the invention, FIG. 2 a

Cross-section of a subframe according to the invention in a first region, Fig. 3 shows a cross section of a

subframe according to the invention in a second region, Fig. 4 shows a cross section of an inventive

Underframe in a third area, Fig. 5 a

Outline of a first embodiment of a

6 shows an elevation of a second embodiment of a base plate according to the invention, and FIG. 7 shows a detailed representation of the embodiment according to FIG. 3.

In Fig. 1, 1 denotes a peripheral frame which supports a shower tray 2. The shower tray 2 is formed sloping to the drain 3, so that water in the shower tray. 2 can flow to the drain 3. The frame 1 is supported by four adjustable feet 4, over

Connecting elements 5 are connected to the frame 1.

Above the shower tray 2, a bottom plate, not shown, is arranged in the finished installed state, which forms the walk-in shower floor. The frame 1 comprises

different sections. A first section is arranged on a wall 9, a second section on a partition wall 15 and a third section is open.

In Fig. 2 is a cross section of an inventive

Underframe in a first section, namely shown in the area of an attachment to a wall 9. The frame 1 is connected via a connecting element 5 with an adjustable foot 4. Furthermore, the frame 1 has a base portion 6 for supporting the shower tray 2, and a first, arranged on the inside of the frame leg 7. The leg 7 and the base portion 6 together form an L-shaped profile, in which a wall tile. 8

is received, which is attached to a wall 9. The base portion 6 further comprises a groove 12 which is formed for receiving a second leg, not shown. Between the first leg 7 and the wall tile 8, a seal 11, for example. A sealing lip, arranged to prevent ingress of water between the first

Leg 7 and the wall tile 8 to prevent. Above the shower tray 2, a bottom plate 10 is arranged, wherein the upper edge of the first leg 7 is aligned with the surface of the bottom plate 10. Between the first leg 7 and the bottom plate 10, a gap 13 is formed, which connects the environment above the bottom plate 10 with the shower tray 2. During operation, so while showering, the wastewater through the gap 13 to the shower tray 2 and from there continued to run 3. The bottom plate 10 is formed in this case without waste water opening.

In Fig. 3 is a cross section of an inventive

Underframe in a second section, namely in

Area of a partition wall 15, for example. Made of glass, shown, wherein like reference numerals designate like parts as in Fig. 2. In contrast to the portion of the frame 1 shown in Fig. 2, a second leg 14 is disposed in the groove 12 in this section. As a result, the base portion 6, the first leg 7 and the second leg 14 together form a U-shaped profile. In this section, a partition wall 15 is inserted into this U-shaped profile and is held by this. In order to

prevent water from entering the cavity formed by the first leg 7, the second leg 14 and the base portion 6, a seal 11 on the first leg 7 and a seal 16 on the second leg 14 is arranged. Furthermore, a seal is also provided between the floor tile 17 and the second leg 14. The

Base frame is formed so that the upper edge of the first leg 7 and the upper edge of the second leg 14 with the surface of the bottom plate 10 and with the surface of the floor tile 17 is aligned.

In Fig. 4 is a cross section of an inventive

Understand in a third section, namely shown in an open area, wherein like reference numerals designate like parts as shown in Fig. 2 and 3 respectively. In the illustrated portion of the frame 1, the bottom plate 10 merges into a bottom portion outside the shower without, for example, being separated from this bottom portion by a partition wall. The second leg is not in the groove 12 arranged so that an L-shaped profile is formed by the base portion 6 and the first leg 7. In contrast to the illustration according to Figure 2 is not a wall, but a floor tile 17 is arranged in this L-shaped profile. The seal 11 is arranged in this embodiment between the first leg 7 and the bottom tile 17 to prevent unwanted ingress of water. FIG. 5 shows a first preferred embodiment of a floor element according to the invention. The frame 1 carries the shower tray 2. Below the drain 3 are shown schematically drain pipes 18, which

Transport wastewater. The bottom plate 10 is once in an operating position with a continuous line and once in a maintenance position with a dashed line

shown. A lifting and lowering mechanism 19, which is formed by a gas spring, is also shown in these two positions and is disposed on the frame 1. The angle between the operating and the

Maintenance position is preferably 45 ° to 60 °. The lifting and lowering mechanism 19 is connected via a line 20 to a transformer 21, which with a not

Switching device shown, for example. A switch is connected to operate the lifting and lowering mechanism 19. The lifting and lowering mechanism 19 can

electronically, for example, be operated by means of a switch to raise or lower the bottom plate 10. FIG. 6 shows a second preferred embodiment of a floor element according to the invention. in the

In contrast to the embodiment shown in Fig. 5, the bottom plate 10 is only with a hinge 22 with connected to the frame 1, so that the bottom plate 10 can be manually raised and pivoted between at least two positions, an operating and a maintenance position.

In Fig. 7, the U-shaped profile shown in FIG. 3 is shown in detail. The seals 11,16 on the legs 7,14 are connected according to a preferred embodiment, each with a tongue and groove connection with the legs 7,14, wherein the groove in each case on the sealing element 11,16 and the spring respectively formed on the legs 7,14 is. Both seals 11, 16 have on the side facing away from the tongue and groove connection an uneven surface, namely a serrated surface in cross-section, which comprises a plurality of sealing edges 23. As a result, the gap between the legs 7,14 and the partition wall 15 is particularly effective and stable sealed against unwanted ingress of water. Furthermore, a similar seal is also attached between two elements of the base section 6.

Claims

claims:

1. Base for a shower tray, comprising a substantially closed frame to the edge side

Support of the shower tray, characterized in that the frame (1) is formed with a cross section, which has a base portion (6) for the edge support of

Shower tray (2) and an upwardly open receiving profile for receiving a wall or floor covering (8, 17) or a partition wall element (15).

2. Underframe according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving profile either U- or L-shaped

is trained.

3. Undercarriage according to claim 1 or 2, characterized

in that the receiving profile in a first peripheral portion U-shaped and a second

Peripheral portion is L-shaped.

4. Undercarriage according to claim 3, characterized in that the L-shaped Aufnahmepro il is laterally open to the outside.

5. Undercarriage according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the receiving profile has a first, inner leg (7) and a detachable with the

Base portion (6) connectable second outer leg (14).

6. Undercarriage according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the first leg (7) and the

Base portion (6) are integrally formed with each other.

7. Undercarriage according to one of claims 5 to 6, characterized in that the second leg (14) and the

Base section (6) cooperating with each other

Connecting means for producing a plug-in or

Have latching connection.

8. Undercarriage according to claim 7, characterized in that the connecting means comprise at least one groove (12) and one in the groove (12) insertable extension.

9. Underframe according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the second leg (14) in plan form the outer boundary of the frame (1).

10. Undercarriage according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the base support means for

Supporting a bottom plate (10) above the shower tray (2).

11. Undercarriage according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the support means at least one hinge (22) for pivotally supporting the

Base plate (10) include.

12. Undercarriage according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the lower frame has at least one lifting and lowering mechanism (19) to the

Base plate (10) to move between an operating position and a maintenance position, wherein the lifting and

Lowering mechanism (19) preferably comprises a gas spring.

13. Undercarriage according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the lower frame supporting elements for supporting the frame (1) on the ground, in particular height-adjustable support legs (4), wherein the

Supporting elements preferably direct the frame, i. support without the mediation of the shower tray.

14. Undercarriage according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the first and / or the second leg (7, 14) carries a sealing element (11,16), in particular a sealing lip.

15. Undercarriage according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the sealing element (11,16) with the first and / or second leg (7,14) is connected via a tongue and groove connection.

16. Floor element for a shower device, comprising a base frame according to one of claims 1 to 15, an edge on the base portion of the frame (1) of the

Base frame supported shower tray (2) and held above the shower tray bottom plate (10).

17. Floor element according to claim 16, characterized in that the receiving profile surrounding the bottom plate (10) on all sides to form a circumferential gap (13), wherein the gap (13) forms a drainage of water in the shower tray (2).

18. Floor element according to claim 16 or 17, characterized

characterized in that the upper edge of the receiving profile is flush with the surface of the bottom plate (10).

19. Floor element according to claim 16, 17 or 18, characterized in that the bottom plate (10) is pivotally and / or height-adjustable supported on the base frame.

20. Floor element according to one of claims 16 to 19, characterized in that an edge region of a

Shower partition (15) or a wall covering, such as a wall tile (8) formed in the U-shaped

Recording profile is recorded.

21. Floor element according to one of claims 16 to 20, characterized in that an edge region of a

Flooring, such as a floor tile (17) is received in the L-shaped receiving profile, wherein the surface of the floor covering preferably with the

Upper edge of the first leg (7) of the receiving profile is aligned.