Profile system and upper profile and lower profile used for profile system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a sectional material system and an upper sectional material and a lower sectional material used for the sectional material system, the sectional material system (1) is used for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, a home-entry antifouling mat and / or a dustproof floor mat and is provided with an upper sectional material arrangement structure (2) with at least one upper sectional material (3) and a lower sectional material arrangement structure (4) with at least one lower sectional material (5), at least one first connecting piece (7) is arranged on the lower side (6) of the upper profile (3) and at least one second connecting piece (9) complementary to the first connecting piece (7) is arranged on the upper side (8) of the lower profile (5) for the form-fitting and / or friction-fitting connection of the upper profile (3) to the lower profile (5).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a profile system and an upper profile and a lower profile used for the profile system, wherein the profile system is used for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an anti-fouling mat for entering a house (Schmutzschleuse) and / or an anti-dust floor mat (Sauberlauf). Background Art

[0002] Such profile systems are often used in larger office and / or industrial buildings, but also in private areas. In this case, these profile systems can be used both inside and outside buildings. The profile systems can be converted into profiles for entrance mats, carpet mats, entrance anti-fouling mats and / or dust protection mats by splicing, wherein corresponding dirt linings and / or brush surfaces or brush pads or the like can be integrated into the profiles to form carpet mats, entrance mats, entrance anti-fouling mats and / or dust protection mats.

[0003] Profile systems of the type described above can be used, for example, inside buildings to prevent dirt etc. from being carried into other parts of the building. In this case, the profile systems with dirt lining are usually inserted and / or embedded in corresponding floor depressions, so that in particular no projections above the adjacent or neighboring floor surface are formed.

[0004] It is known in the prior art to provide such profile systems with a modular design in which a plurality of lower and upper profiles are connected to one another. To connect the upper and lower profiles, they need to be connected to one another in a materially bonded manner or screwed to one another. This procedure is usually relatively complex, so that the integration of entrance mats, carpet mats, dust and / or anti-fouling mats is usually not considered when using such profile systems (as long as this is possible).

[0005] Furthermore, the profile systems known from the prior art are associated with relatively high costs. The installation effort is also high, since before the upper and lower profiles are inserted, for example, into a floor depression, a material fit must first be established between the upper and lower profiles or a force coupling must be achieved via separate connecting elements, such as screws or bolts. Utility Model Content

[0006] Now, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a remedy here.

[0007] According to the utility model, the above-mentioned object is achieved through a profile system.

[0008] The profile system according to the invention is provided for entrance mats, carpet mats, entrance anti-fouling mats and / or for anti-dust floor mats. In this case, in the use state, the profile system can be placed and / or embedded in a floor depression in particular. The profile system can be regarded as a set and / or plug-in system in particular. The profile system is also understood to be a system that is provided to, for example, an end customer before it is in a connected state. Thus, the profile according to the invention can be obtained from the profile system by connecting the individual components of the type according to the invention.

[0009] The profile formed by the profile system can then be used as a profile for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, a dust-proof floor mat and / or a dirt-proof floor mat for a home. Thus, an entrance mat, a carpet mat, a dirt-proof floor mat and / or a dirt-proof floor mat can be formed by arranging different dirt linings, brush pads and / or other textile surfaces and / or dirt collecting surfaces in and / or on the profile.

[0010] According to the utility model, the profile system has an upper profile arrangement with at least one upper profile and a lower profile arrangement with at least one lower profile. It should be understood that the upper profile arrangement and the lower profile arrangement can also have a plurality of upper profiles or lower profiles. In particular, the number of upper profiles and lower profiles can be adapted according to the surface into which the profile system is to be integrated.

[0011] The upper profiles of the upper profile arrangement do not have to be directly fixedly connected to one another. The lower profiles of the lower profile arrangement also do not have to be directly fixedly connected to one another. In particular, the profile system can be constructed continuously as a profile by connecting the upper profiles and the lower profiles, so that a first lower profile can be connected to another or adjacent lower profile, in particular, by an upper profile connecting two lower profiles.

[0012] Furthermore, according to the present invention, at least one first connecting member is provided on the lower side of the upper profile, and at least one second connecting member complementary to the first connecting member is provided on the upper side of the lower profile, so as to connect the upper profile to the lower profile in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner.

[0013] The friction fit or force-coupled connection of the upper profile and the lower profile is particularly understood to mean that the use of separate or external connecting elements, such as screws and / or bolts, which are not fixedly connected to the upper profile or the lower profile, can be dispensed with. Thus, preferably a complex arrangement of these separate connecting elements in the corresponding openings of the upper profile or the lower profile can be avoided.

[0014] According to the utility model, the connection between the upper profile and the lower profile is realized by a connecting piece. Here, the connecting piece can realize the connection between the upper profile and the lower profile in a relatively simple manner and method. The connection between the upper profile and the lower profile is particularly releasable. By avoiding additional material matching and / or additional force coupling between the upper profile and the lower profile by a separate connecting piece, it is possible to achieve a relatively simple laying or splicing of the entire profile system.

[0015] However, it should be understood that according to the present invention, in other embodiments, at least one upper profile can additionally be connected to at least one lower profile in a force-coupled and / or materially bonded manner.

[0016] Therefore, according to the utility model, the laying of the profile system can be simplified. It can also ensure that the profile system is used economically, because on the one hand, the cost of the profile system itself can be saved, and the cost caused by providing additional connectors for connecting the upper profile and the lower profile can be saved.

[0017] Furthermore, the detachable arrangement of the upper and lower profiles ensures that the laid profiles can be relatively easily detached even in the event of incorrect laying and / or subsequent adaptation and / or for cleaning and / or maintenance purposes, wherein the profile system can then be re-laid with profiles via the connection of the upper and lower profiles.

[0018] The appropriate number of upper and lower profiles can be individually provided to the user or customer depending on the profile system or the area to be covered by the profiles.

[0019] It is understood that the so-called dirt lining or dirt lining brush pad can be arranged on and / or in the upper profile. The dirt lining can then be connected to the upper profile in a material-fitting, form-fitting and / or force-coupled or friction-fitting manner. Different dirt linings can be arranged in the profile. The dirt lining is constructed to remove dirt accordingly when, for example, the dirt lining is stepped on with a shoe and the dirt can be collected in the profile spliced ​​together by the profile system, in particular in the gap between two directly adjacent upper profiles. Therefore, for cleaning purposes and maintenance purposes, it has proven to be advantageous to remove the upper profile from the lower profile as required. This is advantageous, for example, when replacing the dirt lining, but it is also advantageous to clean the entire entrance mat, carpet mat, entrance anti-dirt mat and / or dustproof floor mat.

[0020] It is particularly advantageous to configure the upper profile and the lower profile so that when laid, a spacing and / or gap is provided between the directly adjacent upper profiles to collect dirt. On the lower side, the gap is preferably covered by a section of the lower profile.

[0021] According to the invention, in particular a profile system can be ensured which is simple to install, cost-effective and / or preferably also simple to remove again.

[0022] In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is provided that the connection between the first connecting member and the second connecting member is constructed as a snap-on connection and / or a plug-in connection. Such a construction of the connection between the upper profile and the lower profile enables a relatively simple and releasable connection between the upper profile and the lower profile. In addition, the snap-on connection or the plug-in connection also ensures that the gap between the upper profile and the lower profile in the laid state is as small as possible, thereby enabling a stable arrangement of the upper profile on the lower profile. Finally, a prerequisite for the snap-on connection between the upper profile and the lower profile is, in particular, that at least the upper profile and / or the lower profile is constructed as elastic and / or spring-like at least in the region of the corresponding connecting member. Here, according to the utility model, the spring-like characteristics can be ensured as required by both the lower profile and the upper profile.

[0023] Preferably, the upper profile can be at least partially inserted into the lower profile. The insertable arrangement can be produced in particular over the entire length of the upper profile and / or the lower profile. Alternatively or additionally, it can also be provided that the upper profile can be pushed and / or snapped into the lower profile at least partially, preferably over the length of the upper profile and / or the lower profile. By means of the above-described connection type, a releasable connection between the upper profile and the lower profile can be achieved, which releasable connection in particular does not require further external or separate connecting elements, such as screws or the like.

[0024] Particularly preferably, the profile system is designed to be rollable in the connected state of the upper profile and the lower profile or the upper profile arrangement and the lower profile arrangement. The rollable construction can be produced in particular by providing intervals and / or gaps between the lower profiles of the lower profile arrangement and / or between the upper profiles of the upper profile arrangement in the laid state. The gaps can then make it possible to roll together. In addition, the rollable construction has the advantage that the profile system can already be provided to the end customer as a profile in the installed state, wherein the customer then only has to unfold the profile system in order to obtain and in particular use the profile for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an entry anti-fouling mat and / or an anti-dust floor mat.

[0025] Preferably, the profile system is constructed as a modular plug-in system. Very particularly preferably, the profile system is constructed as a modular plug-in system for the upper profile arrangement and the lower profile arrangement. The modular nature of the profile system can be understood in particular that the upper profile and the lower profile can be arbitrarily combined and / or connected to each other. Therefore, the width of the profile can be adapted individually according to the surface to be equipped with the corresponding profile. The length of the upper profile and the lower profile can also be adapted according to the corresponding use. Finally, it is also possible to lay a plurality of upper profiles and lower profiles or a plurality of upper profile arrangements and lower profile arrangements in sequence to increase the length of the entire system. The modular nature determines that there is a high degree of personalization and flexibility for the user in the end. In addition, the laying system or the profile system can be adapted to different surfaces without the need for laborious modifications. Particularly preferably, the lower profile has at least two connectors, wherein preferably each second connector can be connected to the first connector of the upper profile. Therefore, at least two upper profiles can be arranged on the lower profile, which leads to the above-mentioned preferred modular nature.

[0026] Preferably, the upper profile has at least two first connecting members. Preferably, each of the first connecting members or each of the first connecting members can be connected to the second connecting member of the lower profile. Therefore, at least two lower profiles can be arranged on the upper profile. Particularly preferably, both two upper profiles can be arranged on the lower profile and two lower profiles can be arranged on the upper profile. The arrangement can be realized in particular so that a spacing or a gap is provided between directly adjacent upper profiles or lower profiles. This arrangement ultimately realizes a modular plug-in system, in which the individual components can be arranged in a nested manner and can ultimately be laid in a continuous manner as desired.

[0027] Preferably, the upper profile and / or the lower profile are configured as strip profiles in longitudinal extension. The first connecting member can extend at least substantially over the length of the upper profile. Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the second connecting member extends at least substantially over the length of the lower profile. Such an extension enables a stable connection of the respectively complementary lower profile or upper profile to be provided over the entire length of the upper profile or the lower profile. Thus, a stable arrangement and fixed connection of the upper profile and the lower profile can be ensured over the entire length of the upper profile or the lower profile.

[0028] Preferably, in another embodiment of the utility model concept, it is provided that the first connecting piece protrudes from the profile section and is arranged on the lower side of the profile section facing the lower profile in the installed state. The first connecting piece is particularly arranged in the middle area of ​​the profile section. Alternatively or additionally, it can also be provided that the first connecting pieces are spaced apart from each other, preferably at a distance of between 1 mm and 5 cm, further preferably between 5 mm and 3 cm. In addition, the spacing between the first connecting pieces can also ensure that there is a spacing between directly adjacent lower profiles, wherein for each lower profile, a connecting piece arranged on the upper profile is particularly realized.

[0029] Particularly preferably, the second connecting elements of the lower profile are arranged on the lower profile at the edge side or at the longitudinal edge side, so that the spacing between the first connecting elements also ensures the spacing between the side edges of directly adjacent lower profiles. The spacing of the lower profiles makes it possible in particular to provide a modular installation of the profile system and also in particular to allow the already installed profiles to be rolled together. The spacing also advantageously makes it unnecessary to equip the entire bottom surface with lower profiles, which saves material in particular. Furthermore, the spacing ensures that the material of the profile can be evaded or yielded as required under corresponding mechanical loads.

[0030] In another preferred embodiment, it is provided that the upper profile and / or the lower profile have a plastic, in particular a thermoplastic and / or thermosetting plastic as material. The plastic of the material of the upper profile and / or the lower profile can be selected in particular from the following group: acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate (ASA), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyethersulfone (PES), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and / or mixtures thereof. Such a plastic composition is very particularly preferably used for the upper profile and / or the lower profile, whereby, on the one hand, a certain flexibility can be ensured to ensure the engagement between the upper profile and the lower profile, and on the other hand, a stable arrangement and construction of the upper profile or the lower profile can be ensured.

[0031] Particularly preferably, the material for the upper profile and / or the lower profile comprises ABS and / or ASA and / or consists thereof. Both ASA and ABS are characterized by good mechanical stability and are suitable for use as materials for 3D printing.

[0032] Particularly preferably, the upper profile and / or the lower profile are manufactured by an extrusion process. Alternatively or additionally, provision can also be made that the upper profile and / or the lower profile are manufactured by a 3D printing method.

[0033] Therefore, the outer shapes of the lower profile and the upper profile can be precisely matched to each other, thereby obtaining an improved connection of the upper profile to the lower profile. For 3D printing, thermoplastics, particularly preferably ASA materials, are particularly suitable as materials for the upper profile and / or the lower profile.

[0034] Furthermore, the material ASA is distinguished by good weather resistance, which is particularly advantageous for the use of the profile system as an entrance mat, carpet mat, entry mat and / or dustproof mat.

[0035] Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the upper and / or lower profile can be produced or manufactured as a continuous strand. In particular for transport purposes and / or processing purposes, the length of the profile (upper and / or lower profile) that can be manufactured essentially as a continuous strand can be shortened. Therefore, the upper and / or lower profile can preferably be manufactured continuously. After shortening, the length can in particular be greater than 100 mm, preferably between 10 mm and 40 m.

[0036] Furthermore, it can also be provided that the upper profile and / or the lower profile have and / or consist of metal and / or metal alloy as material, the metal being in particular aluminum. Particularly preferably, at least one profile, i.e. either the upper profile or the lower profile, is designed such that it has and / or consists of plastic as material. The other profile can then have metal as material. The flexibility for ensuring the plug connection or the snap-in connection between the upper profile and the lower profile can then be ensured in particular by the profile (i.e. the upper profile or the lower profile) having plastic as material.

[0037] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the first connecting element can be formed on the upper profile in a materially bonded manner. Alternatively or additionally, the second connecting element can be formed on the lower profile in a materially bonded manner. The forming of the first connecting element and / or the second connecting element results in the advantage that the first connecting element or the second connecting element does not necessarily have to consist of the same material as the rest of the upper or lower profile. Furthermore, the forming also enables a permanent, firm and non-destructive connection of the individual connecting elements to the upper or lower profile.

[0038] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the second connector can be constructed as a receptacle that is open and / or slotted on the longitudinal side, and the first connector can be constructed as a projection that can be arranged in the receptacle in a form-fitting manner, in particular a projection plug. It is particularly preferred that the projection is constructed so that the thickened region of the projection can be arranged in the receptacle. The receptacle can in particular have a cross section that is at least substantially circular and open on the upper side. The connecting plug can also have such a thickening or widening at least in the end region, whereby the thickening region can be complementarily adapted to the receptacle. Therefore, the first connector can also have at least a substantially circular shape in cross section at least in the end region. By the open construction of the receptacle and the projection, wherein the projection has a thickening in particular on the section to be arranged in the receptacle, it is possible to achieve a relatively simple insertion of the first connector into the second connector.

[0039] It should be understood that the reverse embodiment is also possible, that is, the first connecting member is constructed as a receiving portion that is open and / or slotted on the longitudinal side, and the second connecting member is constructed as a protrusion that can be arranged in the receiving portion in a form-fitting manner, in particular a protruding plug, and the protrusion preferably has a thickening portion on the section that can be arranged in the receiving portion. This construction can be realized in a relatively simple manner to ensure the clamping. In addition, the receiving portion open on the upper side has at least one elastic leg, preferably two elastic legs, which are particularly advantageous for the clamping. The elastic legs can particularly define the opening of the receiving portion. Through the elastic properties of the elastic legs, the receiving portion can avoid when accommodating the protrusion or the connecting member corresponding thereto, so that the clamping can be ensured in particular. Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the upper profile, the lower profile and / or the receiving portion are constructed as flexible, spring-like and / or elastic. This construction of the upper profile and / or the lower profile also ensures the possibility of constructing a clamping connection.

[0040] Furthermore, in the modular construction of the profile system, it is advantageous that at least the lower profile can have a so-called edge piece or end piece, which is used to define the profile in the laid state. This is the case in which two lower profiles can be arranged on the upper profile, respectively, particularly preferably, wherein the lower profile can then be constructed so that each lower profile can realize the arrangement of two upper profiles. It is therefore understandable that at least in the longitudinal edge side area of ​​the laid profile there is an upper profile or a lower profile, on which only one upper profile or a lower profile is arranged, and therefore there is a "redundant" connection piece of the corresponding upper profile or lower profile. In order to cater to this construction, it is particularly preferably provided that at least one lower profile of the lower profile arrangement structure is constructed as an end piece on the edge side. Preferably, the lower profile constructed as an end piece is connected only to one upper profile and / or to the last upper profile arranged on the longitudinal edge side.

[0041] Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the lower profile configured as an end piece has only one second connecting piece.

[0042] In a further embodiment, it is also conceivable that the end piece of the lower profile is formed with three second connecting elements for arranging a “complete” upper profile and a section of a further upper profile which can also be connected to a further lower profile.

[0043] The aforementioned configuration of the end piece ensures that, in particular, a longitudinal edge-side finish of the profile system can be achieved and that the profile itself can be laid in particular in such a way that the edge of a floor depression is finished. Otherwise, an undesirable gap could arise between the edge of the floor depression into which the profile can be inserted and the profile (which is ultimately formed by a part of the last lower profile) which gap cannot be covered by the corresponding upper profile. Such a configuration can be avoided in particular by configuring at least one lower profile as an edge piece or end piece.

[0044] Preferably, the upper profile has, on the upper side opposite the first connecting piece, at least one at least partially open dirt lining receptacle for arranging a dirt lining.

[0045] In particular, a dirt lining pad and / or a dirt lining brush pad can be provided as a dirt lining. The dirt lining can have different materials, in particular it can also have a textile material and / or a fabric, a material and / or a brush pad made of plastic. The dirt lining can be designed in particular so that it ensures that dirt, in particular located under the shoes, is stomped off (or a similar action). In this context, it can be provided that different dirt linings can also be arranged on different upper profiles, so that in particular the collection of dirt or dirt can be ensured according to the corresponding requirements of the corresponding entrance mat, carpet mat, dustproof floor mat and / or anti-dirt mat for the entrance.

[0046] The dirt liner receptacle can in particular extend at least substantially over the length of the upper profile. This enables the dirt liner to also extend over the length of the upper profile.

[0047] Preferably, the dirt lining receptacle is defined on at least one side edge, preferably on both side edges, by a bent-over leg of the upper profile. The bent-over leg can be designed in particular such that it first has a section of the side edge of the upper profile, which is then bent over accordingly with the groove leg for the dirt lining receptacle.

[0048] Preferably, the dirt lining receptacle is delimited on the bottom by a closed or continuous support surface. The support surface can belong to a profile section of the upper profile. Thus, the dirt lining receptacle can be delimited on the bottom by a profile section of the upper profile. The profile section can in particular extend at least substantially parallel to the ground on which the profile is ultimately to be laid. The bent-over legs of the upper profile can in particular protrude from the profile section and be arranged on the support surface.

[0049] Furthermore, a side section of the upper profile can be arranged on the profile section on the side edge of the upper profile. A part of the side section can be formed by the side region of the bent legs. The side section can in particular be arranged at least substantially orthogonal to the profile section. It is particularly provided that the bent legs form a section of the side section arranged above the support surface. The lower part of the side section can in particular be constructed for supporting or supporting on the lower profile. The side section in particular protrudes relative to the first connecting piece and is therefore used for supporting or supporting on the lower profile. Finally, it is particularly preferably provided that in the connected state, the side sections of the upper profile are directly against the lower profile and finally the first connecting piece of the upper profile is arranged between these side sections.

[0050] It is also particularly preferred that the upper side of the protruding leg facing away from the dirt lining receptacle has a structuring and / or grooves at least partially. Such grooves are particularly helpful for preventing slipping and being able to stamp out dirt when stepping on the entire profile provided with the dirt lining.

[0051] In another preferred embodiment, it is provided that the lower profile has a particularly longitudinally extending support section, in particular for supporting a side section of the upper profile. The second connecting element can be arranged in particular on the end region of the side of the support section. It is particularly preferably provided that the longitudinally extending support section is arranged on the longitudinal edge region of the corresponding side by means of a respective second connecting element.

[0052] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the upper profile arrangement has more than 2, preferably more than 10, further preferably more than 50 upper profiles. Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the lower profile arrangement has more than 2, preferably more than 10, further preferably more than 50 lower profiles. The number of upper and / or lower profiles can be provided in particular depending on the area in which the profile system is to be arranged. By means of a modular design of the profile system, it is particularly preferred that the number of upper and lower profiles can be provided in different forms for different end customers.

[0053] Preferably, the lower profile and the upper profile are configured such that two upper profiles can be arranged in or on two lower profiles, respectively, so that a spacing of in particular between 1 mm and 10 cm, preferably between 3 mm and 10 cm, more preferably between 5 mm and 5 cm is formed between directly adjacent side sections of the two upper profiles. In particular, it is provided that two directly adjacent upper profiles can each be arranged on another lower profile. Thus, two adjacent lower profiles are arranged on at least three upper profiles in total.

[0054] Preferably, the upper profiles are firmly connected to one another via the lower profiles.

[0055] Preferably, the profile system is designed in such a way that no additional connecting elements are required for connecting the upper profiles to one another.

[0056] Preferably, the lower profile is solid, rigid and / or stable.

[0057] Preferably, the lower profile forms a supporting base for the upper profile.

[0058] Preferably, the lower profile is configured such that the upper profiles are connected to each other via the lower profile and / or such that the lower profile has sufficient stability and / or strength to support the upper profile.

[0059] In addition, in another preferred embodiment of the utility model, the profile system can have a positioning member, wherein the positioning member can be at least partially inserted and / or snapped into and / or connected in a form-fitting manner to the (open) end side of the upper profile and / or the lower profile, in particular to the upper profile connected to at least one lower profile. Preferably, the positioning member has at least one insertion element, preferably a plurality of insertion elements, one or more of which can protrude from the end face of the positioning member and / or be constructed for insertion into at least one opening, preferably for realizing a snap-fit ​​connection of the upper profile and / or the lower profile. In addition, the insertion element can be constructed as a hollow body and, in particular, has a groove for improving the snap-fit ​​connection and / or form fit and / or friction fit at least partially, preferably completely, on its outer side facing the upper profile. Preferably, the groove is arranged to extend over the entire outer surface of the outer side of the insertion element. The end face of the positioning member can protrude on the upper profile in the assembled state.

[0060] The positioning member is particularly used for fixing and / or preventing sliding and / or preventing displacement of the upper profile and / or the lower profile in the laid state. The positioning member can be located on the ground and / or is firmly connected to the ground, and therefore helps to hinder the displacement of each profile from occurring mutually.

[0061] Preferably, in the assembled state of the profile system, a positioning element is arranged on each open end side of the upper profile.

[0062] Furthermore, the positioning element can be designed as a profile covering cap, preferably as a profile covering cap for the end faces of the upper profile and / or the lower profile.

[0063] Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of the profile system according to one of the aforementioned embodiments for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an anti-fouling mat for an entryway and / or an anti-dust floor mat.

[0064] In this context, it is understood that the profile system in the laid state can be used as a profile for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an entrance anti-fouling mat and / or an anti-dust floor mat. In this context, it is further provided that the entrance mat, the carpet mat, the entrance anti-fouling mat and / or the anti-dust floor mat are in particular placed and / or embedded in a floor depression.

[0065] With regard to preferred embodiments of the above-mentioned use according to the utility model, reference is made in particular to the above-mentioned embodiments. Therefore, reference is expressly made in this context to the advantages and embodiments discussed previously, which here also form the subject of the use according to the utility model. The embodiments of the use can also be transferred to the profile system in the same way.

[0066] Furthermore, the utility model relates to an upper profile for a profile system for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an entry anti-fouling mat and / or an anti-dust floor mat. It is understood in this context that the profile system is constructed according to one of the aforementioned embodiments. The upper profile has been discussed in conjunction with the profile system according to the utility model. Since the upper profile itself already represents an inventive work, it is also claimed as an independent utility model concept. With regard to the embodiment of the upper profile, explicit reference can be made to the aforementioned features described in conjunction with the upper profile.

[0067] The upper profile according to the invention has at least one first connecting element on its lower side, which in particular faces the lower profile in the laid state, for connecting the upper profile to a second connecting element of the lower profile of the profile system in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner.

[0068] In this connection, it should be understood that with regard to the advantages and preferred embodiments of the upper profile, reference can be made to the above-mentioned embodiments, in which the upper profile itself has already been discussed. These embodiments can be explicitly referred to in this regard. The embodiments relating to the upper profile can also be transferred in the same way to the use of the profile system according to the invention and / or to the profile system itself.

[0069] The utility model also relates to a lower profile for a profile system, the profile system being used for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an entrance dirt protection mat and / or a dust protection floor mat, wherein the profile system is constructed at least according to one of the above-mentioned embodiments. The lower profile can be placed and / or embedded in a floor depression, in particular together with the upper profile, as a profile consisting of the profile system.

[0070] With regard to the embodiments of the lower profile or with regard to the advantages that can be achieved by the lower profile, reference can be made to the above embodiments, in which the lower profile has already been discussed. In this regard, the features listed for the lower profile can be explicitly cited, which can also be applied to the lower profile itself according to the utility model. It should be understood in this context that protection is now also claimed for the lower profile itself. The embodiments of the lower profile also apply in the same way to the profile system according to the utility model, the use of the profile system according to the utility model and the upper profile according to the utility model.

[0071] According to the utility model, the lower profile has at least one second connecting member complementary to the first connecting member of the upper profile of the profile system on its upper side, which faces the upper profile in the installed state, and is used to connect the upper profile to the lower profile in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner.

[0072] As mentioned above, with regard to the advantages and preferred embodiments of the lower profile, reference can be made explicitly to the above-mentioned embodiments regarding the profile system, the use of the profile system and / or the upper profile. The embodiments related thereto also apply in the same manner according to the invention to the lower profile. The embodiments of the lower profile also apply in the same manner to the profile system according to the invention, the use of the profile system according to the invention and the upper profile according to the invention.

[0073] Finally, the invention also relates to a method for producing a profile for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an entry anti-fouling mat and / or an anti-dust floor mat, wherein a profile system according to one of the above-described embodiments is used in the method.

[0074] The profile is in particular embedded and / or placed in a depression in the ground.

[0075] In the method according to the present invention, a profile system of the aforementioned type is used, wherein an upper profile arrangement and a lower profile arrangement are connected to each other to form a profile. It is provided herein that at least one first connecting member of a first upper profile and at least one second connecting member of a first lower profile are connected to each other in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner, in particular inserted, clamped, pushed into each other and / or engaged with each other, so as to fix the upper profile and the first lower profile. It is understood that, with regard to the preferred embodiment of the method according to the present invention, reference can be made to the above-mentioned embodiments of the profile system according to the present invention, the use of the profile system according to the present invention, the upper profile according to the present invention, and the lower profile according to the present invention. The embodiments related thereto are also applicable to the method according to the present invention in the same manner. The embodiments of the method according to the present invention can also be applied to the profile system according to the present invention, the use of the profile system according to the present invention, the upper profile according to the present invention, and / or the lower profile according to the present invention, without requiring additional explicit explanation.

[0076] In this method, it is understood that the upper profile and the lower profile are constructed according to the above-mentioned embodiments. Finally, the connection of the upper profile arrangement to the lower profile arrangement is also achieved by connecting the upper profile to the lower profile.

[0077] In the method according to the utility model, it is provided that another first connecting member of the first upper profile is connected to the second connecting member of another lower profile. In particular, another second connecting member of the first lower profile is connected to the first connecting member of another upper profile. Here, the above-mentioned connection method is a modular plug-in system or connection system of the upper profile and the lower profile. Finally, a plurality of lower profiles can be connected with one upper profile or a plurality of upper profiles can be connected with one lower profile, thereby finally providing a modular construction system of the profile system, wherein the width of the profile can be adapted according to the desired use state by the different numbers of upper profiles or lower profiles extending in length. As long as the length of the upper profile or the lower profile is not enough to fill the length of the surface to be covered, a plurality of upper profiles and lower profiles or an upper profile arrangement structure and a lower profile arrangement structure can also be laid in sequence as needed.

[0078] In other embodiments, it can also be provided that multiple upper profiles can be arranged on one lower profile and / or multiple lower profiles can be arranged on one upper profile. It should be understood in this context that, for example, the lower profile can have multiple second connecting members, which can be constructed to be connected to the first connecting members of the upper profile, respectively. Alternatively or additionally, it can also be provided that the upper profile has multiple first connecting members, which are in turn constructed to be connected to multiple lower profiles. Therefore, the width of the upper profile and / or lower profile can be provided according to different laying situations and / or individual pre-determinations, which width ultimately specifically predetermines the connection with other upper profiles and / or lower profiles.

[0079] Furthermore, it is expressly stated that all aforementioned and following ranges include all intermediate ranges and individual values ​​contained therein, and these intermediate ranges and individual values ​​are regarded as essential to the present invention, even if these intermediate ranges or individual values ​​are not specifically stated in the detailed description.

[0080] Other features, advantages and possible uses of the present invention are derived from the following description of the embodiments with the aid of the drawings and the drawings themselves. Here, all the features described and / or shown in the drawings themselves or any combination thereof form the subject matter of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0081] In the figure:

[0082] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of a profile system according to the present invention is shown.

[0083] Figure 2 shows a schematic perspective view of a profile system according to the invention with an inserted dirt lining,

[0084] Figure 3 shows a schematic three-dimensional diagram of an upper profile according to the utility model,

[0085] Figure 4 A schematic three-dimensional diagram of a lower profile according to the utility model is shown,

[0086] Figure 5 Shows Figure 3 Schematic cross-sectional view of the upper profile shown in,

[0087] Figure 6 Shows Figure 4 Schematic cross-sectional view of the lower profile shown in,

[0088] Figure 7 A schematic cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the profile system according to the present invention is shown.

[0089] Figure 8 A schematic cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the profile system according to the present invention is shown.

[0090] Fig. 9 A schematic perspective view of a lower profile according to the present invention configured as an end piece is shown,

[0091] Fig.10 A schematic perspective view of another embodiment of a lower profile according to the present invention configured as an end piece is shown,

[0092] Fig.11 A schematic cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the profile system according to the present invention is shown.

[0093] Fig.12 shows a schematic stereogram of a positioning member according to the utility model,

[0094] Fig.13 Shows Fig.12 A schematic cross-sectional view of a positioning member shown in FIG.

[0095] Fig.14 A schematic diagram showing another embodiment of the profile system according to the utility model, and

[0096] Fig.15 Shows Fig.14 Schematic cross-sectional view of the profile system shown in . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0097] Figure 1 The profile system 1 is shown in the laid state. In the laid state, the profile system 1 forms a profile 29, as also shown in FIG. Figure 1 The profile system 1 can be combined with a profile 29—but this is not necessary.

[0098] exist Figure 1 The profile system 1 shown in the figure is provided as a profile 29 for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an entry dirt protection mat and / or for a dust protection mat. The application in this connection is not shown in detail in the figures shown. The profile system 1 is placed and / or embedded in a floor depression, which is not shown in detail, in the laid or connected state.

[0099] like Figure 1 As shown, the profile system 1 has an upper profile arrangement 2 with at least one upper profile 3 and a lower profile arrangement 4 with at least one lower profile 5. In this case, the upper profile arrangement and / or the lower profile arrangement 2, 4 can be designed in multiple parts, as also in Figure 1 As shown in .

[0100] The number of upper profiles 3 in the upper profile arrangement 2 or the number of lower profiles 5 in the lower profile arrangement 4 can be provided depending on the desired width of the profile 29. The length of the profile 29 is in particular predetermined by the length 10 of the upper profile 3 or the length 11 of the lower profile 5.

[0101] In order to achieve a greater length of the entire profile 29, a plurality of upper and lower profile arrangements 2, 4 with corresponding upper profiles 3 and lower profiles 5 can also be laid one after the other. The profile arrangements 2, 4 laid one after the other can be connected to one another, but this is not necessary.

[0102] Figure 1 and Figure 2 It is shown that at least one first connecting member 7 is arranged on the lower side 6 of the upper profile 3, and at least one second connecting member 9 complementary to the first connecting member 7 is arranged on the upper side 8 of the lower profile 5 for connecting the upper profile 3 to the lower profile 5 in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the first and second connecting elements 7, 9 are connected to each other in a form-fitting manner. In this context, the first connecting element and / or the second connecting element 7, 9 is particularly configured to be complementary to the other connecting element at least in certain areas, in particular so that a form fit and / or a friction fit can be ensured in that section of the connecting element 7, 9 which cooperates with the other connecting element. Figure 1 and Figure 2 A specific embodiment of the form fit is shown in . However, it should be understood that other geometric shapes of the connection elements 7, 9 are also suitable for ensuring the form fit and / or friction fit according to the present invention.

[0103] In addition, you can loosen the Figure 1 29. The connection between the upper profile 3 and the lower profile 5 is shown in FIG. Such a separation of the upper profile 3 from the lower profile 5 is particularly advantageous for cleaning purposes or maintenance purposes and for possible re-laying of the profile 29.

[0104] In profile system 1 Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the embodiment shown in FIG, no additional material-fit connection is required between the upper profile 3 and the lower profile 5, and no force coupling is required by additional connecting members, such as bolts. Therefore, the connection between the upper profile 3 and the lower profile 5 is achieved by corresponding connecting members 7, 9 that are constructed to complement each other, so that the desired releasable but also firm connection can be finally achieved.

[0105] In this context, it is particularly advantageous that the profile system 1 can be laid relatively simply, since the upper profile 3 can be connected to the lower profile 5 without the use of further tools, in particular without tools.

[0106] exist Figure 1 The connection between the first connecting member 7 and the second connecting member 9 shown in the figure is configured as a snap-in connection and a plug-in connection. Here, the upper profile 3 can be snapped into the lower profile 5 by snapping the first connecting member 7 into the corresponding second connecting member 9 of the lower profile 5. The prerequisite for the snap-in connection is in particular that at least one section of the first connecting member 7 and / or the second connecting member 9 is configured to be elastic and / or spring-like. In the present case, at least one section of the second connecting member 9 is configured to be spring-like.

[0107] The profile system 1 shown in these embodiments is designed as a modular system. The upper and lower profile arrangements 2, 4 are designed as modular plug-in systems. The lower profile 5 can have at least two connectors 9, such as in Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown in . Figure 4 A schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the lower profile 5 according to the invention is shown. Figure 6 Shows Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the lower profile 5 is shown in FIG. Figure 6 It is shown that the lower profile 5 can have two connecting pieces 9 and in particular in the installed state (also as in Figure 1 As shown), the lower profile 5 can be connected to the two upper profiles 3 and can thus be connected to a first connecting piece 7 of the corresponding upper profile 3 in each case.

[0108] Figure 3 A schematic perspective view of the upper profile 3 according to the present invention is shown, wherein Figure 5 Shows Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the upper profile 3 shown in FIG. Figure 3 It is shown that the upper profile 3 has at least two first connecting members 7. Each first connecting member 7 can be connected to a second connecting member 9 of the lower profile 5, as shown in Figure 1 As shown in .

[0109] As explained above, the upper profile 3 can be inserted into the lower profile 5. In other embodiments, it can also be provided that the upper profile 3 can be pushed, snapped and / or clipped into the lower profile 5. Not shown in detail is that the profile system 1 is designed to be rollable in the connected state of the upper profile 3 and the lower profile 5, in particular in the state of the combined profile 29. Therefore, the first profile arrangement 2 and the lower profile arrangement 4 can be rolled together in the connected state and can therefore ultimately be provided as a roll to the end customer or user or installer.

[0110] also, Figure 3 and Figure 4It is shown that the upper profile 3 and the lower profile 5 are configured as strip profiles in the longitudinal extension. Figure 3 It is shown that the first connecting element 7 extends at least substantially over the length of the upper profile 3 and the second connecting element 9 likewise extends at least substantially over the length 11 of the lower profile 5 .

[0111] like Figure 3 As shown, the first connecting element 7 protrudes from the profile section 12. In this case, the first connecting element 7 can be arranged on the underside 13 of the profile section 12, which can ultimately also form part of the underside 6 of the upper profile 3 and furthermore face the lower profile 5 in the installed state. The first connecting element 7 can in particular be arranged in the middle region 14 of the profile section 12. However, a spacing 15 can be provided between adjacent connecting elements 7. The spacing 15 can in particular be between 5 mm and 3 cm. The spacing 15 is also between 15 mm and 20 mm. Figure 3 and Figure 5 is shown in detail.

[0112] What is not shown in detail is that the upper profile 3 and / or the lower profile 5 can have plastic and / or metal as material, and / or be made of it, and metal is preferably aluminum. The upper profile 3 or the lower profile 5 are particularly at least constructed so that they have plastic as material or are made of it. Then, the other upper profile 3 or the lower profile 5 can be made of metal or plastic as required. Plastic with relatively high strength and stability is particularly selected. Here, thermoplastic and / or thermosetting plastics are particularly considered. The plastic material of the upper profile 3 and / or the lower profile 5 can be selected from the following group, i.e. acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate (ASA), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyether sulfone (PES) and / or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and / or their mixture. Therefore, the plastic material can be provided in particular according to the use state. ASA is particularly preferably used as the material for the upper profile 3 and the lower profile 5 .

[0113] In addition, the profile, i.e. the upper profile 3 and the lower profile 5, can be provided as a continuous strip, which is interrupted or shortened according to a certain length for transportation purposes and / or processing purposes. The upper profile 3 and / or the lower profile 5 can be manufactured in particular by extrusion technology and / or 3D printing.

[0114] Furthermore, it is not shown in detail that the first connecting element 7 can be integrally formed on the upper profile 3 and / or the second connecting element 9 can be integrally formed on the lower profile 5 .

[0115] Figure 4It is shown that the second connecting part 9 is designed as a receiving portion which is open on the longitudinal side, in particular is grooved. Figure 3 It is also shown that the first connecting element 7 is designed as a projection, in particular a projection plug, which can be arranged in a positively locking manner in the receptacle. Figure 3 In the embodiment shown in , the first connecting piece 7 has a corresponding widening and / or thickening in the section that should be arranged in the receiving portion of the second connecting piece 9. Therefore, the first connecting piece 7 can have a widening and / or thickening at the end side in particular.

[0116] exist Figure 6 In the embodiment shown, the receiving portion of the second connecting element 9 is at least substantially circular in cross section, so that the first connecting element 7, which is particularly designed to be complementary, is also designed at least substantially circular in cross section, as in Figure 5 As shown in .

[0117] However, other geometries of the first and / or second connecting elements 7, 9 are also possible. It is understood that not the entire first connecting element 7 must be formed complementary to the second connecting element 9. In particular, only that region of the first connecting element 7 which is arranged in or in the second connecting element 9 is constructed complementary to the second connecting element 9.

[0118] In any case, the complementary design of the first and second connecting elements 7 , 9 ensures a form fit and / or friction fit between the upper profile 3 and the lower profile 5 , thereby enabling a secure but releasable arrangement of the upper profile 3 on the lower profile 5 .

[0119] What is not shown in detail is that the reverse configuration of the first and second connecting members 7, 9 is also possible. Therefore, in other embodiments, it is also conceivable that the first connecting member 7 is configured as a receiving portion that is open on the longitudinal side, in particular a slotted receiving portion, and the second connecting member 9 is configured as a protrusion that can be arranged in the receiving portion in a form-fitting manner, in particular a protruding plug, and the second connecting member preferably has a thickened portion and / or a widened portion at the end.

[0120] Figure 6 It is shown that the receiving portion has at least one, preferably two spring legs 16. At least the first connecting piece 7 or the second connecting piece 9 is at least partially designed to be elastic and / or spring-like. Preferably, the upper profile 3, the lower profile 5 and / or the receiving portion can be designed to be flexible, spring-like and / or elastic.

[0121] In order to lay the profile 29 with a neat finish on the edge, it can be provided that at least one upper profile 3 and / or at least one lower profile 5 is designed as a (special) end piece.

[0122] In accordance with Figure 1 and Figure 2 In embodiments and particularly in Figures 7 to 10 4 shows different designs of the end pieces 17 of the lower profile 5. It is provided that the lower profile 5 of the lower profile arrangement 4 is designed as an edge-side end piece 17. The edge-side end piece 17 is, for example, Figure 1 shown in , but also Figure 7 is shown in cross section.

[0123] Figure 8 Another embodiment of the end piece 17 is shown. Fig. 9 The end piece 17 of the lower profile 5 is shown in FIG. Figure 1 and Figure 7 A schematic perspective view of an embodiment shown in , wherein: Fig.10 Another schematic perspective view of another embodiment of the end piece 17 is shown, as also schematically shown for example in FIG. Figure 8 As shown in cross section.

[0124] according to Figure 1 and Figure 7 In the embodiment shown, the lower profile 5 designed as an end piece 17 is connected to only one upper profile 3 , namely in the embodiment shown to the last upper profile 3 on the longitudinal edge side.

[0125] In another embodiment of the end piece 17, as in Figure 8 and Fig.10 As shown in FIG, a half upper profile 3 can be connected to the last lower profile 5 in the end. Then, the last upper profile 3 on the longitudinal edge side and at least one first connecting piece 7 of another upper profile 3 can be arranged on the lower profile 5 configured as an end piece 17, as shown in FIG. Figure 8 As shown in .

[0126] Thus, the lower profile 5 designed as an end piece 17 can in particular have exactly one second connecting element 9 or three second connecting elements 9 .

[0127] Figure 3 It is shown that the upper profile 3 has, on an upper side 18 lying opposite the connecting piece 7 , at least one at least partially open dirt lining receptacle 19 for accommodating a dirt lining 20 .

[0128] Here, in Figure 2 Schematically shown in the figure are different dirt linings 20. For example, a dirt lining pad, a textile pad, a plastic pad and / or a dirt lining brush pad can be provided as the dirt lining 20. The dirt lining receiving portion 19 can in particular extend at least substantially over the length 10 of the upper profile 3, as also indicated by Figure 3 As known.

[0129] Figure 3 It is shown that the dirt lining receptacle 19 is delimited on at least one side edge, preferably on both side edges, by angled legs 21 of the upper profile 3. The legs 21 can be used in particular to arrange the dirt lining 20 in a form-fitting manner in the dirt lining receptacle 19. The dirt lining receptacle 19 can be formed on the bottom side by a closed or continuous support surface 22. The profile section 12 can have the support surface 22. In this case, the angled legs 21 can protrude from the profile section 12 and be arranged on the support surface 22.

[0130] In addition, if Figure 3 As shown, a side section 24 of the upper profile 3 can be arranged on the profile section 12 at the side edge 23. In particular, it is provided that the side section 24 is arranged at least substantially orthogonal to the profile section 12. The profile section 12 can be laid at least substantially parallel to the substrate in the laid state. The bent leg 21 can form a section of the side section 24 arranged above the support surface 22. In addition, the side section 24 can protrude relative to the first connecting element 7, as it also Figure 5 Here, the side section 24 can be provided for supporting or bracing on the lower profile 5, as shown by Figure 1 As visible.

[0131] also, Figure 3 It is shown that the upper side 25 of the protruding leg 21 facing away from the dirt lining receptacle 19 has a structuring and / or corrugation at least in regions.

[0132] Figure 4 It is shown that the lower profile 5 has a particularly longitudinally extending support section 26 which serves in particular to support the side sections 24 of the upper profile 3. In particular, the two second connecting elements 7 are arranged on the lateral end regions 27 of the support section 26.

[0133] Not shown in detail, the upper profile arrangement 2 has more than 2, preferably more than 10, more preferably more than 50 upper profiles 3. Alternatively or additionally, not shown in detail, the lower profile arrangement 4 can have more than 2, preferably more than 10, more preferably more than 50 lower profiles 5.

[0134] Figure 2It is shown that the lower profile 5 and the upper profile 3 are configured so that two upper profiles 3 can be arranged on two lower profiles 5 respectively, so that a spacing 28 is formed between directly adjacent side sections 24 of the two upper profiles 3, the spacing being particularly between 1 mm and 10 mm, preferably between 3 mm and 10 mm, and further preferably between 5 mm and 5 cm. It is particularly provided that two directly adjacent upper profiles 3 can be arranged on a common lower profile 5 and can be arranged on another lower profile 5 respectively. The aforementioned configuration is also determined by the modular configuration of the entire profile system 1.

[0135] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper profiles 3 are firmly connected to each other via the lower profiles 5 .

[0136] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the profile system 1 is designed such that no additional connecting elements are required to connect the upper profiles 3 to one another.

[0137] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lower profile 5 is solid, rigid and / or stable.

[0138] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lower profile 5 forms a supporting base for the upper profile 3 .

[0139] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower profile 5 is configured such that the upper profiles 3 are connected to each other via the lower profile 5 and / or such that the lower profile has sufficient stability and / or strength to support the upper profile.

[0140] Furthermore, in other embodiments (not shown in detail), it can be provided that one upper profile 3 can be connected to more than two lower profiles 5 . Fig.11 A further embodiment is shown, in which the lower profile 5 can ultimately be connected to a plurality of upper profiles 3 .

[0141] exist Fig.11 In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , it is provided that the lower profile 5 ultimately has more than two second connecting elements 9, so that it is also possible to ensure that more than two upper profiles 3 are arranged on the lower profile 5. The upper profiles 3 can in particular be arranged on the lower profiles 5, which do not necessarily have to be connected to further lower profiles 5, as can be seen from FIG. Fig.11 As can be seen in .

[0142] Fig.11 Only one schematic diagram is shown. It is understood that in other embodiments, different lower profiles 5 with different numbers of second connecting members 9 may also be provided.

[0143] It is also conceivable that an upper profile 3 may be provided with more than two first connecting elements 7 for connection to a plurality of, in particular more than two, lower profiles 5 .

[0144] Fig.12 The positioning member 30 is shown, and its cross section can be seen from Fig.13 The positioning element 30 can be part of the profile system 1 . Fig.14 and Fig.15 The positioning element 30 is shown in the assembled state, where the positioning element is used in particular to prevent displacement of the upper profile 3. Fig.15 Shown in Fig.14 A cross-sectional view of the profile system 1 is shown in FIG.

[0145] Fig.14 It is also shown that the positioning piece 30 can be inserted and / or can be snapped into and / or connected in a form-fitting manner at the end side - at least partially and / or locally - into the (open) end side of the upper profile 3 and at least partially into the (open) end side of the lower profile 5, in particular into an upper profile 3 connected to at least one lower profile 5.

[0146] Fig.12 It is shown that the positioning member 30 has at least one insertion element 31, preferably a plurality of insertion elements 31, wherein one or a plurality of insertion elements 31 protrude from an end face 32 of the positioning member 30 and / or are constructed to be inserted into at least one opening of the upper profile 3 and / or the lower profile 5, preferably for achieving a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0147] Insertion element 31 according to Fig.13 The preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is designed as a hollow body. Fig.12 It is shown that the insert element 31 has grooves for improving the snap connection and / or form fit and / or friction fit at least partially, preferably completely, on its outer side facing the upper profile 3. In the embodiment shown, the grooves are arranged to extend over the entire outer surface of the outer side of the insert element 31.

[0148] Fig.14 It is shown that the end face of the positioning element 30 projects beyond the upper profile 3 in the assembled state.

[0149] The positioning element 30 can be designed in particular as a profile cover for the end faces of the upper profile 3. Preferably, a positioning element 30 is arranged on each open end face of the upper profile 3.

[0150] Not shown in detail, the profile system 1 according to one of the above-described embodiments can also be used for entrance mats, carpet mats, entrance anti-fouling mats and / or dustproof floor mats, in particular by assembling the profile system 1 to form a profile 29 and preferably embedding it in a floor depression. Then, on the profile 29, individual dirt liners 20 can be arranged in the upper profile 3 to form an entrance mat, carpet mat, entrance anti-fouling mat and / or dustproof floor mat.

[0151] Figure 3An upper profile 3 is shown, which is also the subject of the present invention. The upper profile 3 is used for a profile system 1 of the aforementioned type, in particular for a profile system 1 for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an entry anti-fouling mat and / or an anti-dust floor mat. At least one first connecting element 7 is provided on the underside 6 of the upper profile 3, which is used to connect the upper profile 3 to a second connecting element 9 of the lower profile 5 of the profile system 1 in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner. For further embodiments of the upper profile 3, reference can be made to the aforementioned embodiments, which also apply in the same way to the subject of the upper profile 3.

[0152] Likewise, the subject of the present invention is a lower profile 5 for a profile system 1, the profile system being used for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an entry anti-fouling mat and / or an anti-dust floor mat, the profile system being in particular embedded in a floor recess. The profile system 1 is in particular constructed according to one of the aforementioned embodiments. With regard to the embodiments of the lower profile 5, reference can be made in particular to the aforementioned embodiments, which also apply in the same way to the separately claimed lower profile 5. At least one second connecting member 9 complementary to the first connecting member 7 of the upper profile 3 of the profile system 1 is provided on the upper side 8 of the lower profile 5, which is used to connect the upper profile 3 to the lower profile 5 in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner.

[0153] In addition, the utility model relates to a method for producing a profile 29 for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an entry anti-fouling mat and / or an anti-dust floor mat. The method is not shown in detail. According to the method, a profile system 1 according to one of the above-mentioned embodiments is used. In the method, it is provided that at least one first connecting member 7 of the upper profile 3 and at least one second connecting member 7 of the first lower profile 5 are connected to each other in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner, in particular inserted, clamped, pushed into each other and / or engaged with each other, so as to fix the first upper profile 3 to the first lower profile 5.

[0154] In another embodiment of the method, provision can be made to connect another first connecting piece 7 of the upper profile 3 to the second connecting piece 9 of the other lower profile 5 , in particular wherein another second connecting piece 9 of the first lower profile 5 is connected to the first connecting piece 7 of the other upper profile 3 .

[0155] Reference numerals list

[0156] 1 Profile system

[0157] 2 Upper profile layout structure

[0158] 3 Upper profile

[0159] 4 Lower profile layout structure

[0160] 5 Lower profile

[0161] 6 3 bottom side

[0162] 7 First connecting piece

[0163] 8 5 upper side

[0164] 9 Second connecting piece

[0165] 10 3 length

[0166] 11 5 length

[0167] 12 Profile sections

[0168] 13 12 lower side

[0169] 14 12 middle area 12

[0170] 15 Interval

[0171] 16 Elastic Legs

[0172] 17 End piece

[0173] 18 3 upper side

[0174] 19 Dirt lining receiving part

[0175] 20 Dirt Lining

[0176] 21 Bent Legs

[0177] 22 Support surface

[0178] 23 Side edge

[0179] 24 Side Section

[0180] 25 21 upper side

[0181] 26 Support section

[0182] 27 Lateral end area

[0183] 28 Interval

[0184] 29 Profiles

[0185] 30 Positioning piece

[0186] 31 Insert components

[0187] 32 30 end face.

Claims

1. A profile system (1), the profile system being used for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an anti-fouling mat for an entry and / or an anti-dust floor mat, the profile system comprising an upper profile arrangement (2) with at least one upper profile (3) and a lower profile arrangement (4) with at least one lower profile (5), characterized in that: At least one first connecting member (7) is arranged on the lower side (6) of the upper profile (3), and at least one second connecting member (9) complementary to the first connecting member (7) is arranged on the upper side (8) of the lower profile (5), so as to connect the upper profile (3) and the lower profile (5) in a shape-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner.

2. The profile system according to claim 1, characterized in that The connection between the first connecting member (7) and the second connecting member (9) is constructed as a snap-fit ​​connection and / or a plug-in connection and / or The upper profile (3) can be inserted, pushed and / or snapped into the lower profile (5) and / or the profile system (1) is designed to be rollable in the connected state of the upper profile (3) and the lower profile (5) or the upper profile arrangement (2) and the lower profile arrangement (4).

3. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The profile system (1) is of modular design.

4. The profile system according to claim 3, characterized in that The profile system (1) is designed as a modular plug-in system for the upper profile arrangement (2) and the lower profile arrangement (4).

5. The profile system according to claim 3, characterized in that The lower profile (5) has at least two second connecting pieces (9) and / or the upper profile (3) has at least two first connecting pieces (7).

6. The profile system according to claim 5, characterized in that Each second connecting member (9) of the lower profile (5) can be connected to the first connecting member (7) of the upper profile (3), and / or each first connecting member (7) can be connected to the second connecting member (9) of the lower profile (5).

7. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The upper profile (3) and / or the lower profile (5) are configured as strip profiles in terms of longitudinal extension.

8. The profile system according to claim 7, characterized in that The first connecting member (7) extends over the length (10) of the upper profile (3), and / or the second connecting member (9) extends over the length (11) of the lower profile (5).

9. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first connecting piece (7) protrudes from the profile section (12) and is arranged on an underside (13) of the profile section (12) which faces the lower profile (5) in the installed state.

10. The profile system according to claim 9, characterized in that The first connecting element (7) is arranged in a central region (14) of the profile section (12).

11. The profile system according to claim 9, characterized in that The first connecting members (7) are spaced apart from each other.

12. The profile system according to claim 9, characterized in that The first connecting members (7) are spaced apart from each other by a spacing (15) between 1 mm and 5 cm.

13. The profile system according to claim 9, characterized in that The first connecting members (7) are spaced apart from each other at a distance (15) between 5 mm and 3 cm.

14. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The upper profile (3) and / or the lower profile (5) comprise plastic and / or metal, wherein the plastic is a thermoplastic or a thermosetting plastic.

15. Profile system according to claim 14, characterized in that The plastic is selected from the group consisting of acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyether sulfone, and polymethyl methacrylate.

16. The profile system according to claim 14, characterized in that The metal is aluminum.

17. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The first connecting piece (7) is formed on the upper profile (3) in a material-fitting manner and / or the second connecting piece (9) is formed on the lower profile (5) in a material-fitting manner and / or The second connecting member (9) is constructed as a receiving portion open on the longitudinal side, and the first connecting member (7) is constructed as a protrusion that can be arranged in the receiving portion in a shape-fitting manner, and / or the first connecting member (7) is constructed as a receiving portion open on the longitudinal side, and the second connecting member (9) is constructed as a protrusion that can be arranged in the receiving portion in a shape-fitting manner.

18. Profile system according to claim 17, characterized in that The first connecting piece (7) is configured as a protruding plug.

19. The profile system according to claim 17, characterized in that The second connecting piece (9) is configured as a protruding plug.

20. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that At least one lower profile (5) of the lower profile arrangement (4) is designed as an edge-side end piece (17).

21. The profile system according to claim 20, characterized in that The lower profile (5) constructed as the end piece (17) is connected to only one of the upper profiles (3) and / or to the last upper profile (3) on the longitudinal edge side, and / or the lower profile (5) constructed as the end piece (17) has only one second connecting piece (9).

22. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The lower profile (5) has a supporting section (26).

23. Profile system according to claim 22, characterized in that The support section (26) extends longitudinally.

24. The profile system according to claim 22, characterized in that The supporting section (26) is used to support the side section (24) of the upper profile (3).

25. The profile system according to claim 22, characterized in that The second connecting element (9) is arranged on a lateral end region (27) of the bearing section (26).

26. Profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The upper profile arrangement (2) has more than two upper profiles (3), and / or the lower profile arrangement (4) has more than two lower profiles (5).

27. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The upper profile arrangement (2) has more than 10 upper profiles (3), and / or the lower profile arrangement (4) has more than 10 lower profiles (5).

28. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The upper profile arrangement (2) has more than 50 upper profiles (3), and / or the lower profile arrangement (4) has more than 50 lower profiles (5).

29. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The upper profiles (3) are firmly connected to each other via the lower profile (5).

30. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The profile system is designed in such a way that no additional connecting elements are required to connect the upper profiles (3) to one another.

31. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The lower profile (5) is solid, rigid and / or stable.

32. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The lower profile (5) forms a supporting base for the upper profile (3).

33. The profile system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The lower profile (5) is constructed so that the upper profiles (3) are connected to each other through the lower profile (5) and / or so that the lower profile (5) has sufficient stability and / or strength to support the upper profile (3).

34. An upper profile (3) for a profile system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 33, the profile system being used for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an anti-fouling mat for an entry and / or an anti-dust floor mat, characterized in that: At least one first connecting piece (7) is arranged on the lower side (6) of the upper profile (3) to connect the upper profile (3) to a second connecting piece (9) of the lower profile (5) of the profile system (1) in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner.

35. A lower profile (5) for a profile system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 33, the profile system being used for an entrance mat, a carpet mat, an anti-fouling mat for an entry and / or an anti-dust floor mat, characterized in that: At least one second connecting piece (9) complementary to the first connecting piece (7) of the upper profile (3) of the profile system (1) is provided on the upper side (8) of the lower profile (5) to connect the upper profile (3) to the lower profile (5) in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner.

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