DRAINAGE CHANNEL AND CHANNEL SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting plate (10) for connecting two drainage channels (30), wherein the connecting plate (10) has two connecting sections (11) which are connected to each other by two webs (12), wherein a through-opening (14) is formed between the webs (12), and the connecting sections (11) each have a connecting element (18) on an underside (16) for connecting to a channel base (31) of each drainage channel (30). Furthermore, the invention relates to a drainage channel (30) with such a connecting plate (10) and a channel system with at least two such drainage channels (30).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a connecting plate for connecting two drainage channels, a drainage channel with at least one such connecting plate and a channel system with at least two such drainage channels.

[0002] Drainage channels are used to drain terraces, facades, flat roofs, and similar areas. For this purpose, drainage channels are installed as drains in the soil to be drained. This allows surface water to flow from above into the drainage channels via the drainage channel cover grates. Such drainage channels can also be referred to as facade channels.

[0003] Typically, such drainage channels are installed on-site in the desired length by connecting them at the end. The installation and connection of the drainage channels is labor-intensive and complicated.

[0004] It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a connecting plate for connecting two drainage channels, which facilitates the installation of drainage channels on site. A further object of the present invention is to provide a drainage channel with such a connecting plate and a channel system with at least two such drainage channels.

[0005] This object is achieved according to the invention by a connecting plate according to claim 1. With regard to the drainage channel, the object is achieved by the subject matter of claim 11 and with regard to the channel system by the subject matter of claim 13.

[0006] Specifically, the object is achieved according to the invention by a connecting plate for connecting two drainage channels. The connecting plate has two connecting sections connected to each other by two webs, with a through-opening formed between the webs. The connecting sections each have a connecting means on their underside for connecting to a channel base of each drainage channel.

[0007] The invention is therefore based on the idea of ​​providing a connecting plate with two, particularly plate-shaped, connecting sections, which, when installed, are each connected to the channel bottom of a respective drainage channel. The connecting sections are connected to each other by two webs, thereby establishing a connection between the two drainage channels when installed. Such a design of a connecting plate has various advantages.

[0008] The assembly or connection of two drainage channels on site using such a connecting plate is particularly simple. This allows one of the two connecting sections to be connected to the bottom of one drainage channel prior to assembly, for example, during transport to the construction site. To connect the two drainage channels on site, simply connect the other connecting section to the bottom of the other drainage channel. This advantageously reduces the assembly effort required at the construction site.

[0009] While one connecting section is connected to the bottom of one drainage channel prior to installation, for example, during transport to the construction site, the other connecting section can be fixed to the same channel base. In other words, both connecting sections can rest against the bottom of the drainage channel prior to installation. This advantageously protects the connecting plate within the drainage channel prior to installation. This prevents damage to the connecting plate, for example, during loading and unloading or during transport.

[0010] The connecting elements of the two connecting sections allow for easy connection of the connecting section to the respective channel base. This eliminates the need for additional fasteners or fixings. The reduced number of components further simplifies assembly and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0011] The two connecting sections, which are connected by two webs, give the connecting plate a relatively simple design. These two webs advantageously increase the rigidity of the connecting plate against rotation of the connecting sections relative to each other in the plate plane. The through opening between the webs saves additional material.

[0012] A connecting plate according to the invention is designed for connecting two drainage channels. Specifically, the connecting plate is used to connect the channel bottoms of two drainage channels. The connecting plate can also be used to connect other channel components, for example, to connect the side walls of two drainage channels. It is also possible to use the inventive concept in other channels and generally in connection with the connection of components.

[0013] Preferred embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

[0014] It is advantageous if at least one of the two webs has a predetermined breaking point. The predetermined breaking point makes it possible to cut through one of the two webs if necessary, so that the rigidity of the connecting plate with respect to rotation of the connecting sections in the plate plane relative to one another is reduced to such an extent that the connecting sections are rotatable relative to one another in the plate plane. In this way, the drainage channels can be mounted at an angle to one another. Depending on the application, both an aligned and an angled arrangement of two drainage channels connected by the connecting plate is possible. This advantageously expands the range of applications of a connecting plate according to the invention.

[0015] Preferably, at least one connecting means is adapted to rotatably connect the connecting section to the channel bottom of the drainage channel. This enables rotation of the connecting plate in the plate plane around the connecting means connected to the channel bottom. Thus, the connecting section, which was fixed to the channel bottom prior to installation, can be released from its fixation for assembly and manually rotated around the connected connecting section, thus removing it from the drainage channel at an open end face, without the need for additional tools. This further reduces the assembly effort.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one of the two connecting means has an extension that forms an undercut, at least in part, radially surrounding the channel base for a snap-in connection with the channel floor. Such a connecting means enables a particularly simple connection of the connecting section to the channel floor. For the connection, such a connecting means only needs to be manually pressed into a corresponding mating connecting means on the channel floor, i.e., without additional tools, until the undercut snaps into place.

[0017] In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one of the two connecting sections has an abutment on the underside, which is arranged between the connecting element and the other connecting section. Such an abutment absorbs compressive forces that act, for example, on the upper side of the connecting plate during assembly. This advantageously relieves the load on the respective connecting element of the connecting plate, thus preventing damage to the connecting element and / or the drainage channel.

[0018] To lift the connecting plate, for example, from the channel floor, it is advantageous if at least one of the two connecting sections has a bevel on the underside, located on a side facing away from the other connecting section. If such a beveled connecting section is connected to the channel floor, this bevel increases the potential lift when lifting the opposite connecting section. The bevel also makes it easier to grip behind the beveled connecting section, for example, to lift it from its fixation on the channel floor. Both of these features facilitate the installation of the drainage channels on site.

[0019] Preferably, at least one of the two connecting sections has a round outer contour on a side facing away from the other connecting section. This allows the connecting section to be arranged particularly close to a side wall of the drainage channel, ensuring the rotatability of the connecting section about its connecting means. This can be advantageous, for example, if the drainage channels are to be connected or mounted at an angle to one another.

[0020] The through-opening preferably forms an elongated hole. Particularly preferably, the elongated hole extends longitudinally from one web to the other. This design of the through-opening saves additional material in the area between the connecting sections. The distance between the webs is increased, which advantageously increases the rigidity of the connecting plate with respect to rotation of the connecting sections relative to one another in the plate plane.

[0021] It is preferred if the connecting sections are mirror-symmetrical to one another. This advantageously allows the connecting plate to be used equally well in different orientations, which facilitates assembly. Furthermore, this reduces the complexity and thus the manufacturing effort of the connecting plate.

[0022] For ease of manufacture and reduced weight, the connecting plate is preferably made of a plastic.

[0023] Within the scope of the invention, a drainage channel, in particular a height-adjustable drainage channel, is further specified, comprising at least one previously described connecting plate and a channel base. The channel base has at least one mating connection means and at least one fixing means on at least one open end face of the drainage channel, wherein one of the two connecting means of the connecting plate is connected to the mating connection means of the channel base, and the other connecting means of the connecting plate is or can be fixed by the fixing means of the channel base.

[0024] For the effect and advantages of the drainage channel according to the invention, reference is made to the explanations in connection with the connecting plate. The connecting plate is thus disclosed and claimed both as part of the drainage channel and in isolation, i.e., independently of the drainage channel.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment of the drainage channel, the fixing means of the channel base is positioned at the same or greater distance from a side wall of the drainage channel than the counter-connecting means. Such a design allows the counter-connecting means to be arranged as close as possible to the side wall, which, for example, facilitates the installation of two drainage channels at an angle to each other.

[0026] A further, subordinate aspect of the invention relates to a gutter system with at least two previously described drainage channels. In this gutter system, a connecting element of the connecting plate is connected to a mating connecting element of the gutter base of each drainage channel in such a way that the drainage channels are aligned or angled relative to one another.

[0027] The invention is explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached schematic drawings. In these drawings: Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a bottom side of a connecting plate according to an embodiment of the invention; Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a top side of the connecting plate from Fig. 1 ; Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a bottom side of a connecting plate according to a further embodiment of the invention; Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a top side of the connecting plate from Fig. 3 ; Fig. 5 a perspective view of a drainage channel according to an embodiment of the invention without a connecting plate; Fig. 6 a perspective view of the drainage channel from Fig. 5 with a connecting plate according to Fig. 1 ; Fig. 7 a cross-section through the drainage channel from Fig. 6 ; Fig. 8 another perspective view of the drainage channel from Fig. 6 ; Fig. 9 a perspective view of a gutter system according to an embodiment of the invention; and Fig. 10 a further perspective view of the gutter system from Fig. 9 .

[0028] Fig. 1 shows a connecting plate 10 according to an embodiment of the invention. The connecting plate 10 has a substantially plate-shaped geometry with a plate thickness defined by a bottom side 16 and a top side 17. In Fig. 1 the underside 16 of the connecting plate 10 is shown.

[0029] The connecting plate 10 has two connecting sections 11, which are connected to each other by two webs 12. The connecting sections 11 and the webs 12 each form sections or parts of the connecting plate 10. The connecting sections 11 and the webs 12 thus themselves have a substantially plate-shaped geometry with the plate thickness, the underside 16, and the top side 17 of the connecting plate.

[0030] A through-opening 14 is formed between the webs 12. The through-opening 14 is thus delimited by the two connecting sections 11 and the outer webs 12. The through-opening 14 thus separates the connecting sections 11 from one another, with the webs 12 connecting the connecting sections 11 to one another.

[0031] Both webs 12 each have a predetermined breaking point 13. The predetermined breaking point 13 is adapted to allow easy severing, for example, breaking or cutting through the affected web 12. The predetermined breaking point 13 can be designed to be visible, for example, by a graphic marking or a notch, or invisible. The predetermined breaking point 13 can be arranged essentially centrally on the web 12, i.e., at a substantially equal distance from the two connecting sections 11. Other arrangements or designs of the predetermined breaking point are possible.

[0032] The connecting sections 11 each have a connecting means 18 on the underside 16. The connecting means 18 are arranged substantially centrally with respect to the respective connecting section 11. The connecting means 18 can be arranged differently.

[0033] Both connecting means 18 are each adapted to rotatably connect the connecting portion 11. In other words, the connecting means 18 have a geometry that allows rotation of the connecting plate 10 around the connecting means 18.

[0034] Specifically, the connecting means comprise an extension 19 that protrudes from the underside 16 of the connecting plate 10. To enable rotation of the connecting plate 10 about the extension 19, the extension 19 has a substantially circular cross-section. A central through-opening 25 is formed in the extension 19, which extends to the underside 16 of the connecting plate 10. The extension 19 is thus substantially tubular. The extension 19 has two lateral recesses 24 that are arranged opposite one another and extend over the entire length of the extension 19.

[0035] The recesses 24 thus divide the tubular geometry of the extension 19 into two opposing, groove-shaped halves. The extension 19 can also have more than two such recesses 24.

[0036] The extensions 19 of both connecting means 18 each form a partially radially circumferential undercut 20. The undercut 20 is thus formed radially circumferentially on the outer side of the extension 19, with the recesses 24 of the extension 19 dividing the undercut 20 into two substantially equal sections. The undercut 20 thus extends radially outward from the outer side of the extension 19, specifically from the outside of the groove-shaped halves of the extension 19.

[0037] Both connecting sections 11 each have an abutment 21 on the underside 16, which is arranged between the connecting means 18 and the other connecting section 11. The abutment 21 forms an elevation of the underside 16, wherein the elevation has a lower height with respect to the underside 16 than the extension 19. The abutment 21 has a substantially semicircular outline and thus surrounds the connecting means 18 on one side. The abutment can also have other geometries, for example a substantially straight outline. On a side of the abutment 21 opposite the underside 16, a support surface is formed which substantially follows the outline of the abutment 21.

[0038] Both connecting sections 11 each have a bevel 22 on the underside 16, which is arranged on a side facing away from the other connecting section 11. The bevel 22 begins on the side facing away from the other connecting section 11 at a distance from the connecting means 18 and extends outward in the direction of a connecting line of the two connecting means 18 to an outer edge of the connecting section 11. Due to the bevel 22, the panel thickness decreases essentially constantly.

[0039] Both connecting sections 11 each have a round outer contour 23 on a side facing away from the other connecting section 11. Specifically, the outer contour 23 is essentially semicircular. The connecting sections 11, together with the webs 12, have an outer contour that essentially corresponds to the geometry of an elongated hole. The webs 12 are essentially of equal length and arranged essentially parallel to one another.

[0040] The through opening 14 forms an elongated hole 15. The elongated hole 15 extends with its longitudinal extent from one web 12 to the other web 12. In other words, the elongated hole 15 is aligned such that the longitudinal extent or longitudinal axis of the elongated hole is substantially perpendicular to the connecting line of the connecting means 18.

[0041] The connecting sections 11 are essentially mirror-symmetrical to one another. The connecting plate has two planes of symmetry. The first plane of symmetry intersects the longitudinal axis of the elongated hole 15, thus being located centrally between the two connecting sections 11. The second plane of symmetry intersects the connecting line of the connecting means 18.

[0042] The Fig. 1 The connecting plate 10 shown is made of a plastic. A connecting plate 10 according to the invention can also be made of a different material.

[0043] In Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a top side 17 of the connecting plate 10 of Fig. 1 shown. The central openings 25 of the connecting means 18 are particularly clearly visible.

[0044] By designing the through-hole 14 as an elongated hole 15, which extends longitudinally from one web 12 to the other web 12, the width of the webs 12 is reduced. This facilitates the severing of one of the two webs 12 at the predetermined breaking point 13.

[0045] In the illustration from Fig. 2 One of the two webs 12 is severed at its predetermined breaking point 13. The thus exposed separating surfaces of the severed web 12 are spaced apart from one another. By varying this distance, the connecting sections 11 can be rotated relative to one another around the other, i.e., unsevered, web 12. In this way, it is possible to connect two drainage channels 30 with the connecting plate 10 at an angle to one another. The distance between the two separating surfaces of the severed web 12 can be adjusted to the desired installation angle between the drainage channels, depending on the application.

[0046] Fig. 3 shows a connecting plate 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention, which differs from the embodiment of Fig. 1 in the layout of the abutments 21 and in the recesses 24 of the extensions 19. The remaining features essentially correspond to the features of the embodiment from Fig. 1 .

[0047] In contrast to the example from Fig. 1 The abutments 21 have a substantially straight plan. The abutment 21 thus extends between the connecting means 18 and the other connecting section 11 substantially perpendicular to the connecting line of the two connecting means 11.

[0048] In contrast to the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 Each has four recesses 24. The recesses 24 are slot-shaped and evenly distributed radially and circumferentially. They extend over the entire length of the extension 19 through the connecting plate 10 to the top side 17. The recesses 24 thus divide the tubular geometry of the extension 19 into four groove-shaped parts.

[0049] Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of a top side 17 of the connecting plate from Fig. 3 . The recesses 24 are particularly clearly visible here, which are arranged radially around the through-openings 25 and in this way widen the through-openings 25 in a cross-shaped manner in the radial direction.

[0050] Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of a drainage channel 30 according to an embodiment of the invention without connecting plate 10. An open end face 33 of the drainage channel 30 is shown.

[0051] The drainage channel 30 comprises a channel bottom 31 and two side walls 32 adjacent to the channel bottom 31, which are arranged at a substantially right angle to the channel bottom 31. The channel bottom 31 has a counter-connecting means 34 and a fixing means 35 on the open end face 33. The drainage channel 30 comprises a further counter-connecting means 34 on a likewise open end face 33 opposite the shown open end face 33.

[0052] The counter-connecting means 34 and the fixing means 35 are arranged at a relatively short distance from the front end of the drainage channels 30. The distance between the counter-connecting means 34 and the fixing means 35 from the front end of the drainage channels is essentially the same. Other arrangements are possible.

[0053] The fixing means 35 of the channel base 31 is at a distance from one of the two side walls 32 of the drainage channel 30 that is equal to or greater than the counter-connecting means 34. In other words, the counter-connecting means 34 is arranged equally close to or closer to one of the two side walls 32 than the fixing means 35. The counter-connecting means 34 is at a distance from one of the two side walls 32 that essentially corresponds to the distance of the counter-connecting means 34 from the front end of the drainage channel. The counter-connecting means 34 is thus arranged at a relatively short distance from the front end of the channel and from one side wall 32. Other arrangements are possible.

[0054] The Fig. 5 The drainage channel 30 shown is height-adjustable, meaning that the side walls 32 can be adjusted in height. The drainage channel 30 can also be designed differently, for example, without being height-adjustable.

[0055] In Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the drainage channel 30 from Fig. 5 , but with the connecting plate 10. The connecting plate 10 is connected to the channel bottom 31 of the drainage channel 30. Specifically, one of the two connecting means 18 of the connecting plate 10 is connected to the mating connecting means 34 of the channel bottom 31. The other connecting means 18 of the connecting plate 10 is fixed by the fixing means 35 of the channel bottom 31.

[0056] Such an arrangement of the connecting plate 10 on the channel base 31 is particularly necessary prior to assembly, for example during transport to the construction site. This is because the connection of one connecting element 18 with the counter-connecting element 34 of the channel base 31 eliminates the need to create this connection during assembly on site, thus eliminating an essential work step. This significantly simplifies the assembly or connection of two drainage channels 30. The fixing of the other connecting element 18 by the fixing element 35 of the channel base 31 holds the connecting plate 10 to the channel base 31. The connecting plate 18 is thus protected within the drainage channel 30. This prevents damage to the connecting plate 10, for example during loading and unloading or during transport of the drainage channel 30.

[0057] The mirror-symmetrical design of the connecting sections 11 facilitates the connection, especially the initial connection, of the connecting plate 10 to the channel bottom 31 of the drainage channel 30, for example, prior to transport. This is because both connecting elements 18 can serve both for the connection to the mating connecting element 34 and for the fixation by the fixing element 35. Due to its mirror symmetry, the connecting plate 10 can thus be used equally well in two different orientations, which facilitates assembly.

[0058] Fig. 7 shows a cross section through the drainage channel 30 from Fig. 6 . The connecting plate 10 is shown in longitudinal section, i.e. in a section through both connecting means 18.

[0059] The counter-connecting means 34 of the channel bottom 31 forms a hollow body 37 that is open on one side, wherein the hollow body 37 is open on an outer side of the drainage channel 30, i.e., on a side opposite the connecting plate 10. The counter-connecting means 34 thus forms an elevation of the channel bottom 31 with a substantially circular plateau, wherein a central through-bore 36 is formed in the center of the plateau.

[0060] One of the two connecting sections 11 rests on the plateau. The connecting element 18 of this connecting section 11 extends with its extension 19 through the central through-bore 36 of the mating connecting element 34. The undercut 20 of the extension 19 is arranged in the hollow body 37 of the mating connecting element 34. The central through-bore 36 of the mating connecting element 34 has a smaller diameter than the radially circumferential undercut 20 of the extension 19. The undercut 20 thus engages behind the inner circumference of the central through-bore 36 and is thus in the engaged state.

[0061] The hollow body 37 of the mating connecting element 34, with its central through-bore 36, thus forms a snap-in receptacle for the snap-in connection with the radially circumferential undercut 20 of the extension 19. Such a snap-in connection reduces assembly effort. To connect the connecting element 18 to the mating connecting element 34, the extension 19 only needs to be pushed through the central through-bore 36 into the hollow body 37 until the undercut 20 of the extension 19 snaps into place behind the inner circumference of the central through-bore 36. The extension 19 can be pushed in manually, so no additional tools are required. The lateral recesses 24 in the extension 19 allow for easy release of the snap-in connection.For this purpose, only the two groove-shaped halves of the extension 19 have to be pressed together so that the extension 19 with the undercut 20 can be pulled out of the locking receptacle of the counter-connecting means 34.

[0062] The fixing means 35 of the channel bottom 31 forms a through-bore in the channel bottom 31. The extension 19 of the connecting means 18, which is not connected to the counter-connecting means 34, lies with its tip in this through-bore of the fixing means 35.

[0063] The extension 19 thus extends partially into the through-bore of the fixing means 35, so that any movement of the connecting plate 10, in particular any rotation of the connecting plate 10 about the counter-connecting means 34, in the plate plane is prevented. In this way, the connecting plate 10 is fixed to the channel bottom 31 of the drainage channel 30 by the fixing means 35.

[0064] Both abutments 21 rest with their contact surfaces on the channel base 31, thus absorbing compressive forces that, for example, act on the top of the connecting plate during assembly. This relieves the load on both connecting elements 18, thus preventing damage to the connecting element and / or the drainage channel. The abutment 21 of the fixed connecting section 11 also prevents the connecting element 18 from slipping too far into the through-hole of the fixing element 35, thus preventing further damage or undesired engagement of the undercut 20.

[0065] In the longitudinal section of the connecting plate 10 from Fig. 7 The bevels 22 of the connecting sections 11 are clearly visible. The bevels 22 facilitate the release of the connecting section 11 fixed to the channel bottom 31. This is because the bevel 22 on the connected connecting area 11 increases the stroke when lifting the fixed connecting section 11 (indicated by the two opposing arrows that engage the outside of the connecting plate 10). The bevel 22 on the fixed connecting section 11 also makes it easier to reach behind the fixed connecting section 11 due to the increased distance from the channel bottom 31.

[0066] If the connecting plate 10 is lifted in the manner described above (indicated by the dashed outer contour of the connecting plate 10), the fixing of the connecting section 11 by the fixing means 35 is released. Starting from this position, the connecting plate 10 can be rotated, for example, around the counter-connecting means 35, i.e., out of the drawing plane or into the drawing plane.

[0067] Fig. 8 shows a further perspective view of the drainage channel 30 from Fig. 6 , wherein one of the two connecting sections 11 is connected to the channel bottom 31 of the drainage channel 30 and the other connecting section 11 protrudes from the open end face 33 of the drainage channel 30.

[0068] Since the connecting means 18 are each adapted to rotatably connect the connecting section 11 to the channel bottom 31, the connecting plate 10 can be particularly easily moved from the position Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 into the position Fig. 8 be transported (indicated by the curved arrow). The rotatable connection between connecting plate 10 and drainage channel 30 thus makes it possible to rotate the connecting section 11, previously fixed to the channel bottom 31, out of the open end face 33 of the drainage channel 30, for example, to connect this connecting section 11 to a mating connecting means 34 of another drainage channel 30.

[0069] To enable both aligned and angled installation or connection of two drainage channels 30, the counter-connecting element 34 of the channel base 31 is arranged as close as possible to the side wall 32. The round outer contour 23 of the connecting sections 11 reduces the minimum possible distance between the connecting section 11 and the side wall 32.

[0070] The two webs 12 increase the rigidity of the connecting plate 10 when the connecting plate 10 rotates in the plate plane about a connecting means 18 connected to a counter-connecting means 34. This rigidity is further increased by the design of the through opening 14 as an elongated hole 15, which increases the distance between the two webs 12.

[0071] Fig. 9 shows a perspective view of a gutter system according to an embodiment of the invention. Two drainage channels 30 are arranged in alignment with one another and connected by a connecting plate 10. For this purpose, both connecting elements 18 of the connecting plate 10 are each connected to a mating connecting element 34 of the channel base 31 of each drainage channel 30.

[0072] As in Fig. 9 As can be clearly seen, the drainage channels 30 each have a counter-connecting means 34 on both open end faces 33. A fixing means 35, however, is only provided on one of the two open end faces 33, thereby avoiding additional manufacturing effort.

[0073] Fig. 10 shows a perspective view of the gutter system from Fig. 9 with three drainage channels arranged at an angle to one another. Two drainage channels are connected by a connecting plate 10, in which both connecting elements 18 of the connecting plate 10 are connected to a mating connecting element 34 of the respective drainage channel 30. In this case, the web 12 of the connecting plates 10 that faces the obtuse angle of the angled arrangement of the drainage channels 30 is severed. Due to the severed webs 12, the connecting sections 11 of each connecting plate 10 can be rotated relative to one another around the other, i.e., unsevered, web 12. In this way, an angled arrangement of the drainage channels 30 is enabled. Bezuaszeichenliste

[0074] 10Connecting plate 11Connecting section 12Web 13Predetermined breaking point 14Through opening 15Elongated hole 16Underside 17Top 18Connecting element 19Extension 20Undercut 21Abutment 22Bevel 23Round outer contour 24Recess 25Central through-hole 30Drainage channel 31Channel base 32Side wall 33End face 34Counter-connecting element 35Fixing element 36Central through-hole 37Hollow body

Claims

1. Connecting plate (10) for connecting two drainage channels (30), wherein the connecting plate (10) has two connecting sections (11) which are connected to one another by two webs (12), wherein a through opening (14) is formed between the webs (12), and the connecting sections (11) each have a connecting means (18) on an underside (16) for connection to a channel base (31) of each of the drainage channels (30).

2. Connecting plate (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the two webs (12) has a predetermined breaking point (13).

3. Connecting plate (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one of the two connecting means (18) is adapted to rotatably connect the connecting section (11) to the channel bottom (31) of the drainage channel (30).

4. Connecting plate (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in thatat least one of the two connecting means (18) has an extension (19) which forms an at least partially radially circumferential undercut (20) for the locking connection with the channel bottom (31).

5. Connecting plate (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the two connecting sections (11) has an abutment (21) on the underside (16) which is arranged between the connecting means (18) and the other connecting section (11).

6. Connecting plate (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the two connecting sections (11) has a bevel (22) on the underside (16) which is arranged on a side facing away from the other connecting section (11).

7. Connecting plate (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in thatat least one of the two connecting sections (11) has a round outer contour (23) on a side facing away from the other connecting section (11).

8. Connecting plate (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the through opening (14) forms an elongated hole (15).

9. Connecting plate (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting sections (11) are formed substantially mirror-symmetrically to one another.

10. Connecting plate (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting plate (10) is made of a plastic.

11. Drainage channel (30), in particular a height-adjustable drainage channel (30), with at least one connecting plate (10) according to one of the preceding claims and a channel base (31) which has at least one counter-connecting means (34) and at least one fixing means (35) on at least one open end face (33) of the drainage channel (30), wherein one of the two fixing means (18) of the connecting plate (10) is connected to the counter-connecting means (34) of the channel base (31) and the other fixing means (18) of the connecting plate (10) is fixable or is fixed by the fixing means (35) of the channel base (31).

12. Drainage channel (30) according to claim 11, characterized in that the fixing means (35) of the channel base (31) has an equal or greater distance to a side wall (32) of the drainage channel (30) than the counter-connecting means (34).

13. Gutter system with at least two drainage channels (30) according to claim 11 or claim 12, wherein in each case a connecting means (18) of one of the connecting plates (10) is connected to a counter-connecting means (34) of the channel bottom (31) of the respective one drainage channel (30) such that the drainage channels (30) are arranged flush or angled to one another.