Actuating handle for a structural element

Abstract

A connection element (100) for reversibly connecting a handle comprising a mating connection element to a sub-assembly for an actuating handle of a structural element is proposed. The connection element comprises a base element (101), a receiving portion (105) for receiving an actuating element of the actuating handle, which receiving portion extends along a longitudinal axis (103) in the base element (101), a securing element (107) having a securing end (109) connected to the base element, wherein the securing end (109) of the securing element (107) is movable relative to the base element (101) between a release position and a securing position, and wherein the securing end (109) is located at a greater distance from the longitudinal axis (103) in the securing position than in the release position.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a connecting element for a structural element, a subassembly, a mating connecting element, a handle and an actuating handle, and also to a method for manufacturing the proposed actuating handle.

[0002] The actuating handle, which generally comprises a handle and a subassembly, is used for actuation, in particular for opening, tilting and closing a structural element, for example a window or a door.

[0003] By moving the actuating element of the subassembly by moving the handle and moving the mechanism of the structural element in each case into a predetermined position, the structural element can be opened or closed, for example, or unlocked or locked.

[0004] Screws are generally used to fasten the subassembly to the structural element, which screws are covered by a cap after being screwed to the structural element in order to prevent the screw connection from becoming dirty.

[0005] The handle and the base can therefore be fixedly rotatable, i.e. they are connected to one another in a non-detachable manner. In the case of a handle with a full cap, the cap cannot be rotated in order to access the screw.

[0006] In order to achieve the installation, the cap has to be screwed onto the handle or it is located in a preassembled manner on the handle neck of the handle in order to be rotatable in a loosened manner. Both arrangements can lead to the handle being damaged by the cap and can also lead to the cap being damaged before or during assembly of the handle to the structural element.

[0007] Furthermore, square handles require a particularly large drill hole in the cap in order to screw them onto the handle, which means that even in the assembled state, the assembly can have exposed areas, through which corresponding dirt can enter the mechanism of the subassembly, whereby the subassembly can be damaged.

[0008] Against this background, the problem addressed by the invention is to provide a way in which the actuating handle can be assembled on a structural element, which allows the dimensions of the actuating element to be variable and which meets the relevant product standards of the corresponding structural element. The problem addressed by the invention is in particular to facilitate assembly of the handle on the subassembly without the use of tools.

[0009] According to a first aspect of the invention, therefore, a connecting element for reversible connection of a handle is proposed, comprising a mating connecting element to a subassembly of an actuating handle for a structural element.

[0010] The connecting element comprises a base element for accommodating a receiving portion of an actuating element of an actuating handle, which receiving portion extends along a longitudinal axis in the base element, and a securing element, a securing end of which is connected to the base element, wherein the securing end of the securing element is movable relative to the base element between a release position and a securing position, and wherein the securing end is at a greater distance from the longitudinal axis in the securing position than in the release position.

[0011] In the securing position, when the securing element is in the mounted state, i.e. when the mating connecting element is arranged on the connecting element, it secures the mating connecting element relative to the connecting element against movement along the longitudinal axis, so that the handle surrounding the mating connecting element cannot be detached from the connecting element or the subassembly of connecting elements.

[0012] In the release position, the securing end allows the mating connecting element to be moved relative to the connecting element, so that the handle surrounding the mating connecting element can be detached from the subassembly of connecting elements. Thus, by using the proposed connecting element, a cap can be arranged on the subassembly and then the handle can be connected to the subassembly. This means that the cap can be configured independently of the geometry of the handle. Correspondingly, the cap can be configured, for example, in a form-fit manner and can be clamped to the subassembly without screws, so that it can be prevented from dust entering the subassembly.

[0013] In one embodiment of the proposed connecting element, in the release position the securing end is completely accommodated in a base receiving portion of the base element and in the securing position at least partially protrudes from the base receiving portion.

[0014] When the securing end is completely accommodated in the base receiving portion, this enables the mating connecting element to be slid over the securing element, so that the mating connecting element can be moved relative to the connecting element and the handle can be detached from the subassembly.

[0015] When the securing end at least partially protrudes from the base receiving portion, it prevents the mating connecting element from being moved relative to the connecting element, so that the handle cannot be detached from the subassembly.

[0016] In another embodiment of the proposed connecting element, the securing element is configured to engage in the securing position, the securing end section-wise engages with a mating receiving portion of the mating connecting element, so that the securing end is secured in the base receiving portion and the mating receiving portion at the same time, to prevent the connecting element from being moved relative to the mating connecting element in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis or away from the connecting element.

[0017] The overlap of the securing end with the connecting element and the mating connecting element means that the connecting element and the mating connecting element are secured relative to each other, since a pulling force transmitted to the mating connecting element is transmitted to the securing element and further to the base element of the connecting element via the securing element.

[0018] In another embodiment of the proposed connection element, the bottom accommodation comprises an inclined locking edge on at least one side, such that when a tensile load is present, the fixing end is guided into a fixing position in which it is clamped between the connection element and a mating connection element.

[0019] The inclined locking edge causes a guided movement of the fixing end during the influence of a pulling force, such that the fixing end is reliably in a predetermined fixing position and the mating connection element or handle is moved relative to the connection element or reliably blocked from the subassembly.

[0020] In another embodiment of the proposed connection element, the fixing element comprises a rocker which is mounted pivotable about a pivot point between a release position and a fixing position.

[0021] The rocker causes a movement of the first end of the rocker to be transmitted to the second end of the rocker. Accordingly, by exposing the first end of the fixing element, which is configured as a rocker, to a force, for example a spring force, the second end of the fixing element, in particular the fixing end, can be moved into a predetermined position and fixed in this position until the fixing end is influenced by a force greater than the spring force.

[0022] In another embodiment of the proposed connection element, the fixing element is flexible.

[0023] The flexible fixing element causes the fixing end to be moved independently or automatically into a predetermined position, so that additional elements, for example mechanical springs for positioning the fixing end, can be dispensed with.

[0024] In another embodiment of the proposed connection element, the fixing element is a leaf spring.

[0025] It has proven to be a robust and cost-effective component for providing a fixing element.

[0026] In another embodiment of the proposed connection element, the fixing element comprises a short end which is mounted in the bottom element so as to be pivotable about a pivot point, such that a movement of the short end from a first position into a second position causes the fixing end to be moved between a fixing position and a release position.

[0027] The short end, which serves as an operating lever in the appropriate case, is suitable for transmitting a force, for example provided by a mechanical spring, to the fixing end, such that, for example, the fixing end is moved into a fixing position. In this case, depending on the distance or length of the short end from the pivot point of the fixing element, the force provided by the mechanical spring can have a greater influence on the fixing end.

[0028] In another embodiment of the proposed connection element, the connection element comprises a spring element which presses the short end into the first position.

[0029] The spring element, for example a mechanical spring, for example in particular a compression spring, is suitable for moving the fixing end and fixing the fixing end in a fixed position until the force acting on the fixing end is greater than the force provided by the spring element. The movement of the fixing end into the fixed position achieved by the spring element is therefore reversible, which means that the mating connection element or handle can be detached from the connection element or subassembly when the fixing end is moved out of the fixed position.

[0030] In another embodiment of the proposed connection element, the fixing end of the fixing element comprises two shoulders, which makes the fixing end wider with respect to the translation element of the fixing element.

[0031] The widened shoulders enable the fixing element to engage with the respective parts, i.e. the connection element and the mating connection element. The narrower translation element means that the fixing element can move in the connection element or in the respective translation recess of the connection element.

[0032] In another embodiment of the proposed connection element, the base element comprises a translation recess in which the translation element is arranged, wherein the translation recess is narrower than the fixing end.

[0033] The translation housing that is narrower than the fixing end enables contact between the fixing end and the connection element, so that there is a force transmission from the fixing element to the connection element.

[0034] The force acting on the fixing element by the mating connection element can therefore be transmitted to the connection element and the subassembly to which the connection element is connected, so that the mating connection element is fixed to the connection element and the subassembly.

[0035] In another embodiment of the proposed connection element, the fixing element is at least partially made of plastic or metal, where metal in particular means metal alloys, for example Zamak.

[0036] In particular, Zamak has proven suitable for providing a robust and correspondingly reliable fixing element.

[0037] In another embodiment of the proposed connection element, the connection element is at least partially composed of metal, where metal in particular means metal alloys, for example Zamak.

[0038] In particular, Zamak has proven suitable for providing a robust and correspondingly reliable fixing element.

[0039] In another embodiment of the proposed connection element, the base element comprises a spring seat for receiving and fixing a ring-shaped spring element for receiving and fixing a ring-shaped spring element that partially surrounds the base element, wherein the spring seat is formed between the fixing element and the subassembly end of the base element, with which the connection element is arranged on the subassembly.

[0040] Spring seat, i.e. a region on which a spring element can be arranged, for example for fixing the spring element by means of a safety pin or an extension, so that the spring element does not fall off the spring seat. In this case, the spring seat is placed in the mounted state between the subassembly and the fixing element.

[0041] In a further embodiment of the proposed connection element, the connection element comprises a plurality of interfaces for engaging a corresponding mating interface of a mating connection element.

[0042] By means of the interfaces for engaging the mating connection element, the relative position of the connection element and the mating connection element can be defined. Furthermore, the mating connection element can be engaged at the connection element and thereby fixed to the connection element.

[0043] For example, the mating connection element can be engaged with the spring seat and be subjected to the force of the ring spring, which presses the mating connection element onto the fixing element and presses the fixing element onto the base body of the connection element, thereby minimizing the movement play of the mating connection element or the corresponding handle.

[0044] In a further embodiment of the proposed connection element, the interfaces are configured as keyways, wherein one of the keyways is shorter than the other keyways in any case, so that the mating connection element can only connect the connection element in a predefined position relative thereto.

[0045] By means of the different keyways and the corresponding keyways, it is ensured that the connection between the connection element and the mating connection element is only in one predetermined position relative to each other.

[0046] In a further embodiment of the proposed connection element, the accommodation is configured to allow an actuating element engaged with the accommodation to overtravel by 3°.

[0047] The overtravel of 3° allows predefined rules and regulations for the assembly and operation of the window, in particular the window to be observed.

[0048] According to a second aspect, the proposed invention relates to a subassembly for actuating a structural element, wherein the subassembly comprises a possible embodiment of the proposed connection element.

[0049] The proposed subassembly is in particular used to connect the proposed connection element in order to provide the structural element with an actuating handle.

[0050] In one embodiment of the subassembly, the connection element is edged with the subassembly.

[0051] By crimping the connection element with the subassembly, a reliable, in particular tension-resistant connection between the subassembly and the connection element is provided.

[0052] In one embodiment of the subassembly, the subassembly comprises a cap.

[0053] By means of the subassembly with the cover, the cover can be configured in a form-fit or shape-fit manner to the shape of the subassembly, so that the subassembly is reliably protected from penetration by dirt or environmental influences.

[0054] According to a third aspect, the proposed invention relates to a mating connection element for reversibly connecting a handle comprising the mating connection element to a possible embodiment of the proposed connection element, wherein the mating connection element comprises a mating base element and a mating receptacle extending along a longitudinal axis in the mating base element for at least partially receiving a fixing end of a fixing element of the connection element.

[0055] The mating connection element is especially used for connecting the proposed connection element in order to fix the handle comprising the mating connection element to the subassembly to which the connection element is connected.

[0056] In a possible embodiment of the proposed mating connection element, the mating receptacle forms an undercut which clamps the fixing end of the fixing element of the connection element when said fixing end is engaged with the mating receptacle.

[0057] By means of the undercut, the fact of contact between the mating connection element and the fixing end of the fixing element can be provided, which allows a pulling force to be transmitted from the mating connection element to the fixing element and the mating connection element to be fixed accordingly against movement relative to the connection element.

[0058] In another embodiment of the proposed mating connection element, said mating connection element consists of two half-shells which are connected mortise and tenon.

[0059] The mating connection element can be supplied quickly and easily from two half-shells or can be introduced into the handle by means thereof.

[0060] In another embodiment of the proposed mating connection element, the mating connection element comprises a plurality, in particular four, mating interfaces for connecting interfaces of the connection element.

[0061] The mating interfaces, for example pins, which engage with the connection interfaces, for example recesses, allow a form-fit contact or precise positioning of the mating connection element and the connection element relative to one another.

[0062] In another embodiment of the proposed mating connection element, the mating interfaces are designed as keyways, wherein one keyway is shorter than the other keyways in each case, so that the mating connection element can only connect the connection element in its opposite predefined position.

[0063] By means of the different keyways and the corresponding keyways, it is ensured that the connection between the connection element and the mating connection element is only in one predefined position relative to one another.

[0064] In another embodiment of the proposed mating connection element, the mating connection element comprises a tool holding device which guides a tool introduced into the tool holding device to the fixing end of the fixing element in order to move the fixing end from the fixing position to the release position.

[0065] In order to facilitate or release the renewed movement of the mating connection element relative to the connection element, the fixing end has to be moved to the release position. The tool holding device, for example a channel in the mating connection element, for example allows access and guiding of a tool to the fixing end so that the fixing end can be moved to the release position.

[0066] In another embodiment of the proposed mating connection element, the mating connection element comprises a compression spring which is configured to press the mating connection element and the connection element away from each other in the installed state.

[0067] By means of the compression spring which presses the mating connection element and the connection element away from each other, the mating connection element can be arranged particularly close to the connection element, so that a ring spring can be dispensed with in appropriate cases, which has proven to be particularly suitable for handles made of high-grade steel.

[0068] In another embodiment of the proposed mating connection element, the mating connection element comprises a web which fixes the compression spring to the mating connection element.

[0069] It has proven to be a suitable means to fix the compression spring to the mating connection element by means of a web, in particular a tapering web.

[0070] According to a fourth aspect, the proposed application relates to a handle for an actuating handle of a structural element, wherein the handle comprises possible embodiments of the proposed mating connection element.

[0071] By using the proposed mating connection element, the proposed handle can be arranged on different subassemblies any number of times if the subassemblies each have a connection element.

[0072] It is thus possible to first arrange and position a cover cap on a subassembly and then arrange the handle so that the recess in the cover cap can be configured or arranged on the subassembly independently of the handle.

[0073] According to a fifth aspect, the proposed application relates to an actuating handle for a structural element, wherein the actuating handle comprises possible embodiments of the proposed subassembly and possible embodiments of the proposed handle, wherein the handle reversibly connects the subassembly.

[0074] In one embodiment of the proposed actuating handle, the engagement connection element of the handle is movable relative to the connection element of the subassembly parallel to the longitudinal axis when the fixing element of the connection element is located in the release device, wherein the handle is fixed against movement relative to the connection element parallel to the longitudinal axis when the fixing element is in the fixing position.

[0075] Due to its movable arrangement in the connection element, the fixing element of the connection element allows the handle to be reversibly, positionally arranged on the subassembly. Accordingly, a cap can be arranged on the subassembly before the handle is installed or removed in order to remove the cap. In particular, in this case, the cap can be installed or removed without screws.

[0076] In another embodiment of the proposed actuating handle, the actuating handle comprises an actuating element, wherein the actuating element is a square pin, in each case a protrusion is formed centrally on each side of the square pin, which fixes the square pin on the subassembly in the uninstalled state, and wherein the accommodation of the connection element forms a square socket, in each case a recess is formed centrally on each side of the square socket in order to receive the protrusion in the assembled state.

[0077] In another embodiment of the proposed actuating handle, the actuating handle comprises a cap arranged on the subassembly, wherein the drill hole in the cap has a smaller cross section than the handle.

[0078] By means of the cap, whose cross section is smaller than the cross section of the handle, it is possible to prevent dirt from penetrating into the assembly.

[0079] In another embodiment of the proposed actuating handle, the handle is made of high-grade steel and the engagement connection element comprises a compression spring, which is configured to press the engagement connection element and the connection element away from one another in the installed state.

[0080] The handle made of high-grade steel can be produced with particularly small component tolerances, thereby producing a particularly tight connection between the handle and the assembly, wherein, if appropriate, the annular spring element for fixing the handle on the subassembly can be dispensed with. The spring, which presses the engagement connection element away from the connection element, is therefore suitable for producing a tension between the handle and the subassembly.

[0081] In another embodiment of the proposed actuating handle, the engagement connection element comprises a web, which fixes the compression spring to the engagement connection element.

[0082] It has proven to be a reliable means of fixing the compression spring to the engagement connection element that the web, in particular a tapering web, is used.

[0083] According to a sixth aspect, the presented invention relates to a method for producing a structural element, wherein the manufacturing method comprises arranging a possible embodiment of the presented subassembly on a frame of the structural element, arranging a cap on the subassembly, and arranging a possible embodiment of the presented handle on the subassembly, wherein the handle is fixed exclusively by connecting the connecting element of the subassembly with the mating connecting element of the handle on the subassembly.

[0084] The presented manufacturing method is especially used for providing a structural element with the presented actuating handle.

[0085] In one embodiment of the presented manufacturing method, the handle is arranged on the subassembly manually and without the use of tools.

[0086] In one embodiment of the presented manufacturing method, the manufacturing method further comprises the production of the connecting element of the subassembly and / or the production of the mating connecting element of the handle, wherein the connecting element and / or the mating connecting element are produced by means of an injection-molding process or a machining process, and wherein the connecting element and / or the mating connecting element are made of metal, in particular a metal alloy.

[0087] Further features, details and advantages of the invention result from the description of the claims and the following description of exemplary embodiments which is developed with respect to the drawings. In the drawings:

[0088] Figure 1 A plan view of a possible embodiment of the presented connecting element is shown;

[0089] Figure 2 A possible embodiment of the presented connecting element in a fixed position is shown;

[0090] Figure 3 A connecting element according to Figure 2 in a released position is shown;

[0091] Figure 4 A detailed view of the fixing end of the fixing element of the connecting element according to Figure 2 is shown;

[0092] Figure 5 A possible embodiment of the presented subassembly is shown;

[0093] Figure 6 A possible embodiment of the presented actuating handle is shown;

[0094] Figure 7 to 1 1 A connecting process of the handle to the subassembly according to Figure 6 is shown;

[0095] Figure 12 A possible embodiment of the presented manufacturing method is shown;

[0096] Figure 13 A further possible embodiment of the proposed mating connection element with compression spring is shown; and

[0097] Figure 14 A mating connection element according to Figure 13 in the installed state is shown.

[0098] The figures are described in a coherent manner. Identical reference signs denote identical features.

[0099] Figure 1 A connection element 100 is shown. The connection element 100 comprises a base element 101 which can be made of a metal alloy, for example in particular of Zamak.

[0100] The base element 101 surrounds or forms a receiving portion 105 for receiving an actuating element of an actuating handle, for example a square pin, which extends along a longitudinal axis 103 in the base element 101.

[0101] Furthermore, the connection element 100 comprises a base receiving portion 111 with an inclined locking edge 115 and a translation recess 129.

[0102] Furthermore, a spring seat 131 for arranging a ring spring element is formed on the connection element 100. The ring spring element surrounds the neck of the plastic lower part of the subassembly in the installed state and is fixed in this case by four fixing lugs 143 which are attached peripherally on the base element 101.

[0103] The connection element 100 can be connected to the subassembly, for example by crimping, via a subassembly end 133.

[0104] In Figure 2 , the connection element 100 is shown in connection with a mating connection element 300.

[0105] Figure 2 It is clearly shown that the connection element comprises a fixing element 107 with a fixing end 109 and a translation element 127. For the sake of transparency, the fixing element 107 is not shown in Figure 1 .

[0106] The translation element 127 engages with the translation recess 129, as shown in Figure 1 , so that the translation element 127 and thus the fixing end 109 is movably mounted.

[0107] In the present case, the mating connection element 300 surrounds the connection element 100 in the installed state. In this case, the fixing end 109 of the fixing element 107 is in a fixed position in Figure 2 , in which the fixing end 109 is in the fixed position further than in theFigure 3 The release position is further away from the longitudinal axis 103.

[0108] In Figure 2 , the fixing element 107 is configured as a rocker, for example, which is mounted so as to be rotatable about a pivot point 117. Alternatively, the fixing element 107 can be configured as a leaf spring.

[0109] In this case, the pivot point 117 is provided, for example, at the upper end of the fixing element 107, with which the fixing element 107 rests against the connecting element 100.

[0110] The compression spring 135 presses the fixing element 107 against the base element 101 at the pivot point 117, thereby pressing the fixing end 109 into the fixing position.

[0111] In the fixing position, the fixing end 109 of the fixing element 107 is in contact with the mating connecting element 300, such that a tensile load is conducted along the longitudinal axis 103 in order to pull the mating connecting element 300 out of the connecting element 100 to the fixing end 109 and from the fixing end to the connecting element 100 and from there to a subassembly and corresponding structural element, which are not depicted here. The mating connecting element 300 is thus fixed to the connecting element 100 by means of the fixing element 107 and thus to the subassembly and the structural element, which are fixed in the longitudinal direction, but are rotatable relative to the subassembly thereby.

[0112] In Figure 3 , the fixing end 109 is acted upon by a force by means of a tool introduced into the tool retaining device 137, by means of which the fixing end 109 is moved from the fixing position into the release position. Thus, Figure 3 the fixing end 109 in Figure 2 is closer to the longitudinal axis 103 than

[0113] In the present case, the fixing end 109 engages with the base receptacle 111. This means that a force is exerted on the fixing end 109 by the tool, wherein this force is greater than the force provided by the compression spring 135 and possibly simultaneously by the operating lever, which acts via the fixing device 107.

[0114] If the fixing end 109 is in the release position, the mating connecting element 300 can be moved relative to the connecting element 100 along the longitudinal axis 103 and accordingly separated from the subassembly.

[0115] Figure 4 The interaction between the fixing end 109 and the connecting element 100 and the mating connecting element 300 is depicted.

[0116] In this case, the fixed end 109 is depicted in a fixed position such that the mating connection element 300 is moved away from the subassembly, not shown here, in the direction of the longitudinal axis 103 or in the direction of the translation element 127 as indicated by the arrow 139. Since the fixed end 109 is fixed in the longitudinal direction or in the direction of the arrow 139 via the fixing element 107, the fixed end 109 or the fixing element 107 prevents the mating connection element 300 from being moved in the direction of the arrow 139.

[0117] In Figure 4 It can also be seen in that the two shoulders 123 and 125 of the fixing element 107 are wider than the translation element 127, so that the shoulders 123 and 125 engage with the bottom accommodation 111 when the fixed end 109 is moved into the release device.

[0118] When the shoulders 123 and 125 engage with the bottom accommodation 111, the mating connection element can be slid off the fixed end 109, so that the mating connection element 300 can be moved in the direction of the arrow 139 or relative to the longitudinal axis 103 or the mating connection element 300 can be separated from the connection element 100.

[0119] Figure 5 The subassembly 200 is shown.

[0120] The subassembly 200 connects the connection element 100. To this end, the connection element 100 is edged with the subassembly.

[0121] An annular spring element 141 is arranged between the subassembly 200 and the connection element 100. In the uninstalled handle, the annular spring element 141 presses the installed mating connection element away from the subassembly 200 and fixes the annular spring element 141 to the subassembly 200 via the connection element 100.

[0122] Figure 6 to 9 The assembly of the actuating handle 500 is shown.

[0123] The handle 400, which comprises the mating connection element 300 or in which the mating connection element 300 is adhered, is pushed onto the connection element 100 arranged on the subassembly 200, so that the connection element 100 fixes the mating connection element 300, whereby the handle 400 is fixed at the subassembly 200.

[0124] In this case, the contour of the connection element 100 is formed such that the mating connection element 300 can only be pushed onto the connection element 100 in a predetermined position.

[0125] In Figure 7In the middle, the fixed end 109 of the fixing element 107 is tilted to the maximum extent and is gradually pushed by the handle 400 or the mating connecting element 300 along the direction of the longitudinal axis 103 or the bottom receiving portion 111, wherein the longitudinal axis 103 or the bottom receiving portion 111 is not shown here.

[0126] The connecting element 100 thus moves into the receiving portion formed in the mating bottom element 301 of the mating connecting element 300.

[0127] exist Figure 8 In this configuration, the fixed end 109 is pushed into the bottom receiving portion 111 to a large extent, so that the mating connecting element 300 can move further in the direction of the sub-assembly 200 and can engage with the spring seat 131.

[0128] exist Figure 9 In the image, the handle 400 is shown in its final or operating position, wherein the tool holding device 137 is located, for example, below the bottom receiving portion 111, such that the tool pressing and fixing end 109 pushed into the tool holding device 137 enters the bottom receiving portion 111.

[0129] In the operating position, the mating connecting element 300 engages with the spring seat 131, for example, via a corresponding latching element or latch lug 303, and is subjected to the force of the annular spring element 141, by which the force minimizes the gap between the handle 400 and the subassembly 200, or the counter-pressure increases in such a way that such gap is not considered destructive.

[0130] also, Figure 9 The fixed end 109 has at least partially protruded from the bottom receiving portion 111. To assist the fixed end 109 in protruding from the bottom receiving portion 111, the handle 400 may be subjected to a pulling force if necessary. Therefore, the fixed end 109 of the fixing element 107 is located... Figure 9 A fixed position within.

[0131] In Figures 10 and 11, the mating connecting element 300 is shown with locking lugs 303, in this case, for example, four locking lugs. The locking lugs 303 are spaced apart from each other by recesses, such that the fixing lug 141 formed on the connecting element 100 can engage with the recesses and the locking lugs 303 extend into the spring seat 131. Therefore, the annular spring element 401 arranged in the spring seat 131 acts on the locking lugs 303, and thus on the mating connecting element 300. This means that the mating connecting element 300 presses the ion assembly 200 against the connecting element 100, especially against the fixing end 109, by the annular spring element 401, in order to minimize the gap between the mating connecting element 300 or the handle and sub-assembly arranged on the mating connecting element 300.

[0132] Figure 12 The manufacturing method 600 is depicted in

[0133] The manufacturing method 600 comprises a first arranging step 601, in which the subassembly is arranged on the frame of the structural element, a second arranging step 603, in which the cap is arranged on the subassembly, and a third arranging step 605, in which the handle is arranged on the subassembly, wherein the handle is held fixed only by the connection of the connecting element of the subassembly with the mating connecting element of the handle on the subassembly.

[0134] Optionally, the manufacturing method 600 comprises a production step 607, in which the connecting element is produced using an injection molding process or a machining process.

[0135] Optionally, the manufacturing method 600 comprises a production step 609, in which the mating connecting element is produced using an injection molding process or a machining process.

[0136] Figure 13 The mating connecting element 300 is shown, which comprises a compression spring 305.

[0137] The compression spring 305 is configured to press the mating connecting element 300 and the connecting element 100 apart in the mounted state, as Figure 14 is shown in the example.

[0138] Due to the presence of the compression spring 305, the annular spring element 401 can be dispensed with, since the compression spring 305 tensions the mating connecting element 300 on the connecting element 100, so that Figure 14 The actuation handle 500 depicted in

[0139] For example, the mating connecting element 300 can consist of two halves and comprise a web that secures the compression spring 305 in the mating connecting element 300, so that the compression spring 305 cannot fall out of the mating connecting element 300.

[0140] List of reference signs

[0141] 100 connecting element

[0142] 101 bottom element

[0143] 103 longitudinal axis

[0144] 105 extension receptacle

[0145] 107 securing element

[0146] 109 securing end

[0147] 111 bottom receptacle

[0148] 115 inclined locking edge

[0149] 117 pivot point

[0150] 121 spring element

[0151] 123 first shoulder

[0152] 125 second shoulder

[0153] 127 translation element

[0154] 129 translation recess

[0155] 131 spring seat

[0156] 133 subassembly end

[0157] 135 compression spring

[0158] 137 tool holding device

[0159] 139 arrow

[0160] 141 ring spring element

[0161] 143 fixing lug

[0162] 200 subassembly

[0163] 300 mating connection element

[0164] 301 mating bottom element

[0165] 303 latching lug

[0166] 305 compression spring

[0167] 400 handle

[0168] 500 actuating handle

[0169] 501 actuating element

[0170] 600 manufacturing method

[0171] 601 first arranging step

[0172] 603 second arranging step

[0173] 605 third arranging step

[0174] 607 manufacturing step

[0175] 609 manufacturing step.

Claims

1. A connecting element (100) for reversibly connecting a handle (400) comprising a mating connecting element (300) to a subassembly (200) for actuating a structural element, wherein the connecting element (100) comprises: - a base element (101), - a receiving portion (105) for receiving an actuating element of the actuating handle (500), which receiving portion extends along a longitudinal axis (103) in the base element (101), - a securing element (107) whose fixed end (109) is connected to the base element (101), wherein the fixed end (109) of the securing element (107) is movable relative to the base element (101) between a release position and a securing position, and wherein the fixed end (109) is at a greater distance from the longitudinal axis (103) in the securing position than in the release position, the securing element (107) comprises a rocker which is mounted pivotable about a pivot point (117) between the release position and the securing position, the pivot point (117) is arranged at an upper end of the securing element (107), against which the securing element (107) rests on the base element (101) using the pivot point, a compression spring (135) is movable along the longitudinal axis (103), wherein the compression spring (135) presses the securing element (107) against the base element (101) at the pivot point (117), thereby pressing the fixed end (109) into the securing position.

2. The connecting element (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixed end (109) is completely received in a base receiving portion (111) of the base element (101) in the release position and at least partially protrudes from the base receiving portion (111) in the securing position.

3. The connecting element (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the securing element (107) is flexible.

4. The connecting element (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixed end (109) of the securing element (107) comprises two shoulders (123, 125) which widen the fixed end (109) relative to a translation element (127) of the securing element (107).

5. A subassembly (200) for actuating a structural element, characterized in that the subassembly (200) comprises a connecting element (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. A mating connecting element (300) for reversibly connecting a handle (400) comprising the mating connecting element (300) to a connecting element (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the mating connecting element (300) comprises: - a mating base element (301), - a mating receiving portion which extends along a longitudinal axis in the mating base element (301) for at least partially receiving a fixed end (109) of a securing element (107) of the connecting element (100), - the mating receptacle forms an undercut which clamps the fixing end (109) of the fixing element (107) of the connection element (100) when the fixing end (109) engages with the mating receptacle.

7. The mating connection element (300) according to claim 6, characterized in that the mating connection element (300) comprises a tool holding device (137) which guides a tool introduced into the tool holding device (137) to the fixing end (109) of the fixing element (107) in order to move the fixing end from the fixing position to the release position.

8. The mating connection element (300) according to any one of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that the mating connection element (300) comprises a compression spring (305) which is configured to press the mating connection element (300) and the connection element (100) away from each other in an installed state.

9. A handle (400) for an actuating handle (500) of a structural element, characterized in that the handle comprises a mating connection element (300) according to any one of claims 6 to 8.

10. An actuating handle (500) for a structural element, characterized in that the actuating handle (500) comprises: - a subassembly (200) according to claim 5, - a handle (400) according to claim 9, wherein the handle (400) can reversibly connect the subassembly (200).

11. The actuating handle (500) according to claim 10, characterized in that the actuating handle (500) comprises a cap which is arranged on the subassembly (200), wherein the cross section of the bore in the cap is smaller than the cross section of the handle (400).

12. A manufacturing method (600) for a structural element, characterized in that the manufacturing method (600) comprises: - an arrangement (601) of a subassembly (200) according to claim 5 on a frame of the structural element, - an arrangement (603) of a cap on the subassembly (200), - an arrangement (605) of a handle (400) according to claim 9 on the subassembly (200), wherein the handle (400) is held fixed only by the connection of the connection element (100) of the subassembly (200) with the mating connection element (300) of the handle (400) on the subassembly (200).

13. The manufacturing method (600) according to claim 12, characterized in that the arrangement (605) of the handle on the subassembly (200) is carried out manually without the use of tools.

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