Arrangement for screening-off a space

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-14
CARLSRUM DESIGN
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[0009] Yet a further object of the present invention is to realise an arrangement of the type contemplated here which is simple to mount in position.
[0015] The slats may be distributed along the ladder with mutual spacing which is less than a width of each respective slat so that the first longitudinal side of each respective slat projects over the second longitudinal side of an adjacent slat. By such means, an overlap may be created which makes for a more reliable barrier against splashing liquid. Further, the first longitudinal side of each respective slat may project over apertures and recesses for lifting cords and ladders, respectively, in the second longitudinal side of an adjacent slat, in which event the apertures and recesses as well as the lifting cords and ladders are covered by a superjacent and adjacent slat in a lowered and screening-off position. By such means, liquid is prevented from passing through the apertures and recesses. Further, lifting cords and ladders are protected from liquid splashing, a screening-off arrangement which effectively repels liquid splashing being realised.
[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the slats may, in the screening-off position, be disposed with a gap between adjacent slats so that air may pass between the slats in the arrangement. By such means, the risk will be avoided, for example, that the arrangement is sucked in towards a shower area and a person located there. The gap may be disposed between the lower longitudinal side of an upper slat and one side of subjacent slats which is directed in towards the first space, the slats overlapping one another so that liquid which splashes substantially from above cannot pass through the gap.
[0019] The ladder may include a cord and a device projecting transversely in relation to the line such as balls or knots or the like for abutment against the first side, or the underside, of each respective slat. The ladder is connected to each respective slat through the recess, which may be designed so that the ladder may be passed into the recess from one longitudinal side of the slat on mounting, which results in a simpler and less time-consuming mounting operation. Operating elements, such as conventional lifting cords, may be provided in a conventional manner.

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One problem inherent in this type of prior art arrangement is that liquid, such as water or the like, may often leak out at the lower region of the arrangement as a result of defective sealing between the arrangement and a floor or the like.

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[0043] With reference to FIG. 3, there is schematically shown a side elevation of one slat 11a according to the invention. The slat 11a is designed with a curvature in one direction transversely of the extent of the slat 11a so that the profile of the slat 11a is somewhat curved. Alternatively, the slat 11a is planar. The slat 11a includes a first projecting portion 17a and a second projecting portion 17b which extend along the extent of the slat 11a, i.e. from a first end of the slat 11a to an opposing second end of the slat 11a. Alternatively, the projecting portions 17a, 17b extend along a portion of the slat 11a. The first projecting portion 17a is disposed along a first longitudinal side 18 of the slat 11a and the second projecting portion 17b is disposed along an opposing second longitudinal side 19 of the slat 11a. According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the first side 12 and second side 13 of the slat 11a are bent and have an extent which corresponds to a part of ...

second embodiment

[0044] With reference to FIG. 4 there is schematically shown a side elevation of a slat 11b according to the invention. The slat 11b is designed with a curvature in a direction transversely to the extent of the slat 11b so that the profile of the slat 11b is slightly curved. The slat 11b includes a projecting portion 17c which extends along the extent of the slat 11b, i.e. from a first end of the slat 11b to an opposing second end thereof. Alternatively, the projecting portion 17c extends along one or more portions of the slat 11b. The projecting portion 17c is disposed along the central region of the slat 11b, the distance between the first side 12 and the second side 13 being greater in a central region of the slat 11b than in other regions.

third embodiment

[0045] With reference to FIG. 5, there is schematically shown a side elevation of a slat 11c according to the invention. The slat 11c includes a first projecting portion 17d, a second projecting portion 17e, a third projecting portion 17f and a fourth projecting portion 17g which extend along the extent of the slat 11c, i.e. from a first end of the slat 11c to an opposing, second end thereof. Alternatively, the projecting portions 17d-g extend along one or more portions of the slat 11c. The first projecting portion 17d is disposed along the first longitudinal side 18 of the slat 11c, the fourth projecting portion 17g is disposed along the second longitudinal side 19 of the slat 11c and the second and third projecting portions 17e, 17f are distributed there between, the distance between the first side 12 and the second side 13 of the slat being greater at the projecting portions 17d-g than in other portions.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement for screening-off a first space from a second space and for preventing liquid from splashing outside the first space, comprising a liquid-repellent element displaceable between a first position screening-off the first space and an open second position. The liquid-repellent element includes a plurality of elongate slats mutually interconnected by the intermediary of at least one ladder and with a first side, a second side, a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side, the slats being, by the intermediary of at least one operating element, displaceable in a vertical direction between the screening-off first position and the open second position. The first side of each respective slat is designed with at least one projecting portion, the projecting portion being designed for abutment against the second side of an adjacent slat in the open, second position while forming at least one air gap between adjacent slats.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an arrangement for screening-off a space. More specifically, the present invention relates to an arrangement for screening-off a first space from a second space and preventing liquid from splashing outside the first space. Arrangements of the type under consideration here occur in connection with the screening-off of a space in order to prevent liquid from splashing in environments where liquid splashes and the like take place. Arrangements of the type contemplated here often occur in connection with shower and bathing areas and the like. Normally, this type of arrangement occurs in a domestic environment for screening-off a shower area, such as a bathtub, shower cabinet or the like, in order to prevent water from splashing outside the shower area. This type of arrangement may also occur in connection with car wash installations, painting work, cutting processing and the like. BACKGROUND ART [0002] Numerous different types of a...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K3/00A47K3/38
CPCA47K3/38
InventorJONSON, CARL
OwnerCARLSRUM DESIGN