Device for separating a shower area

Abstract

Device (10) for separating a shower area, a. wherein the device (10) comprises a first wall element (3), a second wall element (4) and a guide system (1), b. wherein the guide system (1) connects and guides the first and second wall elements (3, 4) in a parallel alignment, c. wherein the guide system (1) has at least two guide elements (11, 12, 13), wherein a first guide element (11) is connected to the first wall element (3), d. wherein a second guide element (12) is connected to the second wall element (4), and e. wherein the second wall element (4) can be moved from a first position to a second position relative to and parallel to the first wall element (3) by means of the guide system (1), f. wherein the first guide element (11) is connected to the first wall element (3) by means of a retaining profile (15), and g. wherein the second guide element (12) is connected to the second wall element (4) by means of a groove profile (40), characterized in that h. the groove profile (40) has a stop groove (43), wherein at least one stop element (50, 52) is arranged in the stop groove (43), i. wherein each stop element (50, 52) is slidably mounted in the stop groove (43) and can be fixed in a selected position along the stop groove (43) within the stop groove (43).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for separating a shower area according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Shower enclosures are used to separate a shower area from the rest of a bathroom, protecting the rest of the bathroom from splashes. Common shower enclosures include hinged doors, pivot doors, pivot-folding doors, and sliding doors. Pivot-folding doors are space-saving but must be custom-made to completely enclose the shower area.

[0003] Sliding doors comprise a track or roller system that extends the entire length of the door. At least one fixed segment, usually on the wall side, remains stationary, while one door segment can slide along the track or roller system. The frame or track of the rail or roller system is therefore typically twice as long as the individual segments of the shower enclosure. Sliding doors thus require minimal floor space and reduce the size of the shower entrance. Furthermore, the track system is usually adapted to the length of the sliding door and features multi-stage stop adjustment within this length. A disadvantage of this design is that the sliding door hardware must be custom-made, and due to the staged stop adjustment, only predefined stop positions can be set.The printed document DE 38 07 207 A1 describes a shower enclosure with two sliding door elements, which are mounted in a frame on one side on a pivot column so that they can pivot.

[0004] The object of the invention is therefore to provide an improved device for partitioning off a shower area. In particular, a partition is sought whose extension range can be individually adjusted, with the adjustment mechanisms being simple in design and easy to use.

[0005] The main features of the invention are specified in the characterizing part of claim 1. Embodiments are the subject of claims 2 to 12.

[0006] In a device for partitioning a shower area, wherein the device comprises a first wall element, a second wall element and a guide system, wherein the guide system connects and guides the first and second wall elements in a parallel orientation, wherein the guide system comprises at least two guide elements, wherein a first guide element is connected to the first wall element, wherein a second guide element is connected to the second wall element, and wherein the second wall element can be moved from a first position to a second position relative to and parallel to the first wall element by means of the guide system, the invention provides that the first guide element is connected to the first wall element by means of a retaining profile, and that the second guide element is connected to the second wall element by means of a groove profile.

[0007] The invention thus provides a device comprising two wall elements that are slidable relative to each other, with the guide system connecting the first and second wall elements in a way that allows them to slide parallel to one another. Both the retaining profile and the groove profile form an upper termination of the wall elements, and further or additional elements can be attached to or within the groove profile. For example, an adjustable stop can be implemented via the retaining profile and the groove profile, so that the extension of the second wall element relative to the first wall element can be individually, and in particular continuously, adjusted. This makes it possible to quickly and easily adjust the desired size of the partition or the desired extension. Furthermore, the groove profile allows for the formation of an end stop to secure the second wall element at the end of the travel length of the guide or wall elements.

[0008] The device according to the invention for partitioning a shower area thus offers a continuously adjustable extension width, eliminating the need for an external guide rail fixed along the entire length for the second wall element. The device is therefore both compact and space-saving, as well as flexible in terms of adjustment options. Furthermore, the design eliminates the need to adapt a guide rail to the entrance of the shower area during installation.

[0009] Preferably, the groove profile is arranged in the upper edge area of ​​the second wall element. This makes it easier for the user to access the groove profile via the retaining profile when adjusting the stop position. Furthermore, in direct comparison to an arrangement in the lower edge area of ​​the wall element, this simultaneously prevents splashing water or runoff from penetrating the interior of the guide system, and thus the structure of the groove profile, during showering.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the groove profile has a receiving groove for the second wall element, wherein the receiving groove is open on one side facing the second wall element. The receiving groove allows the second wall element to be securely and easily inserted into the groove profile. Furthermore, for assembly and manufacturing reasons, it is advantageous to design the groove profile to be open on one side facing the second wall element, since the groove profile is located in the upper edge region of the second wall element.

[0011] In another embodiment, the groove profile is firmly connected to the upper edge of the second wall element. This firm connection ensures secure and stable guidance of the groove profile during the movement of the second wall element.

[0012] Preferably, a plastic element is arranged in the receiving groove, which can serve as a sealing or damping element. Preferably, the receiving groove is at least partially T-shaped, which simplifies the fixing of the plastic element within the receiving groove.

[0013] According to another embodiment, the plastic element lies between the upper edge area of ​​the second wall element and an end surface of the receiving groove.

[0014] Preferably, the upper edge of the second wall element is bonded into the receiving groove of the tongue-and-groove profile. This represents a secure, simple, and cost-effective joining method, without damaging the wall element.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the groove profile has a mounting groove for the second guide element, the mounting groove being open on one side facing the second guide element. This simplifies the connection between the second wall element and the second guide element. In particular, it allows for the insertion of an element within the mounting groove, which is then firmly connected to the second wall element.

[0016] The fastening groove is preferably T-shaped in cross-section. This simplifies the arrangement of profiles within the fastening groove, since profiles inserted into the groove are at least partially surrounded by the fastening groove due to its T-shape.

[0017] In a further embodiment, a mounting profile is arranged in the mounting groove, with the second guide element being connected to the mounting profile. Due to the firm connection between the mounting profile and the second guide element, secure and closed guidance of the mounting profile is ensured during the movement of the second guide element.

[0018] The mounting profile is preferably T-shaped in cross-section. This creates three projections or bases that are particularly well-suited as fixing points. Furthermore, this allows the mounting groove, which is also T-shaped, to engage the mounting profile securely.

[0019] Preferably, at least one plastic element is arranged between the mounting profile and the groove profile. This can serve as a sealing and damping element. Furthermore, this reduces wear. Preferably, several plastic elements are provided, which at least partially surround the mounting profile within the mounting groove. This also contributes to reduced wear and smooth running of the guide system.

[0020] According to the invention, the groove profile has a stop groove, the stop groove preferably being open on a side facing away from the second wall element. This makes it possible to easily and cost-effectively incorporate at least one stop for the wall elements within the guide system, for example by fixing a stop element within the stop groove, which limits the extension of the second wall element relative to the first wall element. In this way, the extension of the device can be adapted to the existing opening width of a shower area to be partitioned. Furthermore, it is possible to continuously adjust the stop element within the stop groove, allowing the device to be quickly and conveniently adapted on-site and individually to the structural conditions at any time.

[0021] Accordingly, the invention provides that at least one stop element is arranged in the stop groove, wherein each stop element is slidably mounted in the stop groove and can be fixed in a selected position along the stop groove within it.

[0022] Furthermore, it is provided that a stop profile is provided on or in the retaining profile of the first wall element, which, in a stop position of the second wall element, interacts with at least one of the stop elements in the stop groove of the groove profile. The stop position is preferably the second position into which the second wall element can be moved.

[0023] The groove profile on the second wall panel, and thus the stop elements integrated within it, allow for the definition of a stop. This enables stepless adjustment of the extension width of the second wall panel. Once the second wall panel reaches its preset stop position, for example, when fully extended and both wall panels cover the entire width of the shower area, the stop element of the second wall panel engages with the stop profile of the first wall panel's retaining profile. In this position, the second wall panel cannot be extended further relative to the first. The stop can be continuously adjusted in both directions along the groove profile at any time, allowing each installation to be individually adapted to the specific shower area by the installers on site.

[0024] From a design perspective, it is advantageous if each stop element can be fixed in the stop groove using a fixing device. A screw or a clamping element can be used as the fixing device. A clamping lever or other fixing elements are also conceivable.

[0025] Furthermore, it is important that the stop elements and the stop profile have stop surfaces, preferably oriented perpendicular to the stop groove. This ensures that the second wall element always finds its final position reliably when the device is used as a handle segment, and that the shower area is always reliably and completely closed.

[0026] Preferably, the stop groove in the groove profile is T-shaped. This facilitates the arrangement and fixing of the stop elements within the stop groove. Furthermore, the T-shape makes it easier to adjust the stop elements along the stop groove because the elements are always securely guided and cannot tilt.

[0027] A further advantage is that the stop groove of the groove profile is arranged opposite the receiving groove for the second wall element. This means that the second wall element, the groove profile, and the stop groove are aligned, and the stop profile can be easily integrated into the retaining profile of the first wall element. This results in an overall compact design of the device.

[0028] The invention further provides that the stop profile is detachably and / or pivotably arranged in or on the retaining profile. In this way, it is possible to move the second wall element beyond the second position and thus beyond the stop position, for example for cleaning purposes or when the second wall element needs to be replaced.

[0029] The stop profile can be conveniently removed completely or partially from the retaining profile, for example, after releasing an associated fixing element. Alternatively, the stop profile can also be arranged or designed on a pivot lever, with the pivot lever being connected to the retaining profile via a hinge connection.

[0030] Furthermore, it is provided that the pivot lever is deflected on a separate mounting plate, which can be detachably connected to the mounting profile, which has further design advantages.

[0031] A key advantage in terms of handling and operation of the device is the application of a restoring force to the stop profile. This allows the stop for the second wall element to be released at any time. Simultaneously, it ensures that the stop is automatically re-engaged when the stop profile or the pivot lever is released. For this purpose, it is advantageous if the restoring force for the stop profile acts in the direction of the groove profile. Furthermore, it is beneficial if the restoring force also acts on the pivot lever.

[0032] Preferably, the restoring force is a spring force.

[0033] A further embodiment of the invention provides that at least one stop element of the groove profile has a chamfer for the stop profile. This makes it possible to automatically restore the released stop for the second wall element when it is pushed back into the first position.

[0034] In another embodiment, one of the stop elements forms an end stop for the second wall element. This has the advantage that the second wall element is secured against unintentional disengagement when the end position is reached. Furthermore, the user can release the second end stop element before cleaning and detach the second wall element. This facilitates access to the surfaces between the wall elements.

[0035] In a further embodiment, the first wall element in the second position has an overlapping area that is partially covered by the second wall element. This means that in the second position, the wall surfaces of the two wall elements, which faced each other in the first position, are shifted parallel to each other and partially overlap. This overlap prevents the formation of an opening in the device when the second wall element is moved to bring the device into the second position. This prevents splashing water from the shower area from escaping through the device.

[0036] Preferably, the guide elements are rails, and these guide elements are standard rails specifically designed for sliding devices. This reduces manufacturing effort, as the standard rails can be easily purchased. Furthermore, this saves time and costs. The guide system is preferably a telescopic rail system.

[0037] In a further embodiment, the device has a pivot bearing element for connection to a fixedly installed vertical element, wherein the first wall element is rotatably mounted on the pivot bearing element. This allows the entire device to be pivoted about a vertical axis by means of the pivot bearing element. For example, the device can be pivoted by at least 90° into or out of the shower area. The fixedly installed vertical element can be, for example, the wall of a building in a bathroom. In this case, the device can be pivoted from a position in which the wall surfaces of the wall elements are not parallel to the wall (e.g., perpendicular to it) to a position in which the wall surfaces are parallel or substantially parallel to the wall.This allows the device to provide an entrance to the shower area that is not blocked or reduced in size by a wall element, without leaving a track or rail in place. To separate the shower area, the device is swiveled away from the wall into a position that divides the shower area, and then the second wall element is moved against the first wall element until the shower area is separated by the wall elements.

[0038] The pivot bearing element preferably includes a lifting / lowering device that raises the fixture as it rotates around the pivot bearing element. For this purpose, the pivot bearing element may have two inclined surfaces over which the first wall element must move during pivoting. The two inclined surfaces form two ramps, which are connected at their lowest point and whose highest points are located at the positions where the fixture pivots into or out of the shower area. During movement towards the wall, the wall elements and the guide system are lifted by the corresponding ramp. This facilitates the rotation of the wall elements because it prevents them from dragging on the floor during rotation. Furthermore, the seals are lifted from the floor during the rotation, while in the shower position they lower towards the floor, ensuring the necessary seal.

[0039] The pivot bearing element can be a continuous pendulum wall profile system. Alternatively or additionally, the pivot bearing element can have individual wall fittings or hinge fittings.

[0040] Preferably, the guide system has an automatic closing device that moves the second wall element along the first wall element into the extended state when the second guide element is arranged parallel to the first guide element by a predefined distance.

[0041] The automatic closing device can, for example, be a so-called soft-close system, which provides an automatic retraction mechanism for the guide system. This ensures that when the second wall element is moved from the first position to the second position, it is automatically advanced to the second position at a predefined point. This simplifies the operation of the device.

[0042] Preferably, in its first position, the guide system has a length equal to the width of the first wall element. The width here refers to the horizontal extent of the wall element when installed. The length can be no more than 1.1 times the width of the first wall element. The width is the dimension of the wall element along which the second wall element slides. The guide system thus protrudes only slightly beyond the width of the first wall element; that is, the guide system is always shorter than the first wall element. This allows the width of the device in the first position to be kept minimal compared to the second position, significantly improving access to the shower area.

[0043] In a further embodiment, the device has a lower guide piece for guiding the second wall element along the first wall element. The lower guide piece is arranged in the lower edge region of the wall elements between the two wall elements and is detachably connected to the first wall element. The lower guide piece guides the second wall element away from the first wall element, thus preventing collisions between the two. The lower guide piece can, for example, be unlocked or detached, allowing the second wall element to be separated from the first wall element at its lower edge. This facilitates cleaning of the wall elements in this lower edge region.

[0044] The lower guide piece may further have a locking element that can be locked to a base element.

[0045] This allows the first wall element to be locked to, for example, a floor element of a building. The locking mechanism stabilizes the device and prevents it from rotating, e.g., around a pivot bearing element.

[0046] Another advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that at least one third guide element is arranged between the first and the second guide element and is slidably mounted along the first and the second guide element, wherein the second wall element can be moved from a first position to a second position relative to and parallel to the first wall element by means of the guide system.

[0047] The guide system connects the first and second wall elements so that they can slide parallel to each other. The movement of the second wall element is achieved by the third guide element being mounted on the first and second guide elements. A movement of the second wall element parallel to the first wall element causes the second guide element to move relative to the third guide element, and the third guide element to move relative to the first guide element. This allows the door to open relatively wide, providing the user with a large entry area.

[0048] Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the wording of the claims and from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. The drawings show: • Fig. 1 a sectional view of a device according to the invention and the associated guide system with adjustable stop; • Fig. 2 a schematic representation of an upper edge area of ​​the device of Fig. 1; • Fig. 3 a sectional view of a groove profile; • Fig. 4 a schematic representation of the parallel guided wall elements of the device according to the invention; • Fig. 5 a schematic representation of the device according to the invention in a first position; • Fig. 6 a schematic representation of the device according to the invention in a second position; • Fig. 7 a schematic representation of the device according to the invention in a third position; • Fig. 8 a schematic representation of the device according to the invention in a fourth position; • Fig. 9 the upper part of the guide system of a device with two stop elements in a first position relative to each other; • Fig. 10 the upper part of the guide system of a device with two stop elements in a second, different position relative to each other; • Fig. 11 the functioning of the device according to the invention with adjustable stops in a first phase; • Fig. 12 the functioning of the device according to the invention with adjustable stops in a second phase; • Fig. 13 the functioning of the device according to the invention with adjustable stops in a third phase; • Fig. 14 the functioning of the device according to the invention with adjustable stops in a fourth phase; • Fig. 15 the functioning of the device according to the invention with adjustable stops in a fifth phase; and • Fig. 16 a lower guide piece of a device according to the invention.

[0049] The in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. A device generally designated as 10 for separating a shower area comprises a first wall element 3, a second wall element 4 and a guide system 1.

[0050] The wall elements 3, 4 may preferably comprise single-pane safety glass or acrylic glass. However, the wall elements 3, 4 may also comprise any suitable panel material.

[0051] The second wall element 4 is connected to the first wall element 3 by means of the guide system 1 and is slidably mounted on the first wall element 3. For this purpose, the guide system 1 has a first guide element 11, a second guide element 12 and a third guide element 13.

[0052] The first guide element 11 is arranged on an upper edge region 17 of the first wall element 3 by means of a retaining profile 15 and is firmly connected to the first wall element 3. The connection between the retaining profile 15 and the first guide element 11 is made by means of a fastening element 16, e.g., in the form of a screw. Preferably, two fastening elements 16 are provided. The retaining profile 15 is firmly placed on the upper edge region 17 of the first wall element 3 by means of a recess 7, preferably bonded, wherein a sealing element D, e.g., in the form of a sealing strip, is inserted between the upper edge region 17 and the (unspecified) bottom of the recess 7, extending over the entire length of the first wall element 3 and the retaining profile 15.

[0053] The second guide element 12 of the guide system 1 is arranged on an upper edge area 18 of the second wall element 4 and is firmly connected to the second wall element 4 via a groove profile 40.

[0054] The in Fig. 3 The groove profile 40 shown in more detail has a receiving groove 46 for the second wall element 4, wherein the receiving groove 46 is open on a side facing the second wall element 4, so that the groove profile 40 can be placed on the second wall element 4, the latter being inserted into the groove profile 40 from below with its upper edge area 18.

[0055] The second wall element 4 is preferably also fixed in the groove profile 40 by bonding, wherein a plastic element 47 in the form of a sealing element is inserted between the upper edge region 18 of the second wall element 4. The plastic element 47 is also preferably a sealing strip. This has a T-shaped cross-section and is inserted in a separate chamber K in the receiving groove 46, so that the plastic element 47 lies between the upper edge region 18 of the second wall element 4 and an end surface 6 of the receiving groove 46.

[0056] How Fig. As further shown in Figure 3, the groove profile 40 has a mounting groove 42 for the second guide element 12, wherein the mounting groove 42 is open on one side facing the second guide element 12 and has a T-shaped cross-section. This makes it possible to insert a T-shaped mounting profile 41 into the mounting groove 42, with the second guide element 12 being connected to the mounting profile 41, preferably by one or more fasteners, e.g., in the form of screws. Because the mounting profile 41 has a T-shaped cross-section, the screws fix the second guide element 12 not only to the mounting profile 41, but also within the T-shaped mounting groove 42 of the groove profile 40. The mounting profile 41 can be a continuous strip. However, several discrete profile sections, similar to sliding blocks, can also be used.

[0057] Between the mounting profile 41 and the mounting groove 42, plastic elements 48 are inserted, which also serve as sealing strips, but also - like the other plastic elements 47 and 48 - perform a damping function, so that the device and its wall elements 3, 4 can always be moved quietly.

[0058] On the opposite side to the receiving groove 46 and thus above the fastening groove 42, a further groove, namely a stop groove 43, is formed in the groove profile 40, which is open on a side facing away from the second wall element 4 and is (also) T-shaped in cross-section.

[0059] Two stop elements 50, 52 are inserted in this stop groove 43, each of which is slidably mounted in the stop groove 43 by means of a T-shaped base 58 in cross-section and which can be fixed in a selected position along the stop groove 43 and thus along the second wall element 4 within the stop groove 43 by means of a fixing means 54 (see figure). Fig. 9 and Fig. 10) The fixing means 54 are preferably screws that are screwed into and through the bases 58 of the stop elements 50, 52. When the screws are tightened, the T-shaped bases 58 wedge themselves within the T-shaped stop groove 43.

[0060] The counterpart of the stop elements 50, 52 is formed in the retaining profile 15 of the first wall element 3. A stop profile 44 is formed on or in this profile, which interacts with a stop element 50, 52 in the stop groove 43 of the groove profile 40 in one or more stop positions (preferably two stop positions) of the second wall element 4. For this purpose, both the stop elements 50, 52 and the stop profile 44 have stop surfaces 60, 62 which abut each other when a stop position of the wall elements 3, 4 is reached. As in Fig. 9 or Fig. As can be seen in Figure 10, the stop surfaces 60, 62 are preferably aligned perpendicular to the stop groove 43.

[0061] As the Fig. 11 to Fig. As shown in more detail in Figure 15, the stop profile 44 is pivotably arranged in or on the retaining profile 15. The stop profile 44 is arranged on or formed on a pivot lever 70, the pivot lever 70 being connected via a hinge connection 45 to a retaining plate 72, which in turn is detachably fixed to the retaining profile 15 by means of a screw 74. This allows the stop profile 44 to be pivoted upwards via the pivot lever 70 or, after loosening the screw 74, completely removed from the retaining profile 15. To simplify handling the pivot lever 70, an engagement opening 75 is provided in the retaining profile 15, which receives the free end 76 of the pivot lever 70.

[0062] The pivot lever 70 can be freely articulated to the retaining plate 72. However, it is preferably subjected to a restoring force which permanently presses the pivot lever 70 downwards against the retaining profile 15. This also subjects the stop profile 44 of the retaining profile 15 to a restoring force that acts permanently in the direction of the groove profile 40. The restoring force is, for example, a spring force applied by a spring (not shown). This ensures that the stop profile 44 is always in its position – in the Fig. 1 , Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 shown - stop position in the holding profile 15.

[0063] In this stop position, for example, the stop element 50 of the groove profile 40 finds a stop when the second wall element 4 is moved from a first (open) position to a second (closed) position and the stop surfaces 60, 62 of the stop element 50 and the stop profile 44 meet.

[0064] As the Fig. 9 to Fig. As shown in Figure 15, at least one stop element 50, 52 of the groove profile 40 has a chamfer 56 for the stop profile 44 of the retaining profile 15.

[0065] Furthermore, it is provided that one of the stop elements 50, 52 forms an end stop element for the second wall element 4, while the other stop element forms an intermediate stop.

[0066] In the Fig. Figure 4 shows wall elements 3 and 4 in a side view. It can be seen that in both the first and second positions of the second wall element 4 there is an overlap area 8 in which the second wall element 4 overlaps the first wall element.

[0067] In the present embodiment, the guide system 1 has, in addition to the first and second guide elements 11, 12, a third guide element 13, which is slidably mounted on the first guide element 11 and slidably mounted on the second guide element 12. Furthermore, the third guide element 13 is connected to the first and second guide elements 11, 12.

[0068] The guide elements 11, 12, 13 are preferably designed as rails. The guide elements 11, 12, 13 can be sliding rails and made of a rust-free metal, such as stainless steel, aluminum, etc. Alternatively or additionally, the guide elements 11, 12, 13 can comprise plastics, fiber composites, or other materials.

[0069] The second guide element 12 is - as in Fig. The third guide element 13 is enclosed by the third guide element 13 and can be moved along it. The third guide element 13 is enclosed by the first guide element 11 and can be moved along it. Ball bearings or roller bearings can be arranged between the guide elements 11, 12, and 13, which support the guide elements 11, 12, and 13 relative to each other.

[0070] The guide system 1 is arranged horizontally in the installed state of the device 10, so that the second and third guide elements 12, 13 can be moved horizontally along the first guide element 11. Movement of the second wall element 4 parallel to the first wall element 3 therefore occurs in a horizontal direction and is guided by the guide system 1.

[0071] The guide system 1 can be arranged between the wall elements 3, 4, on a surface of the wall elements 3, 4 pointing away from the shower area or on a surface of the wall elements 3, 4 pointing into the shower area.

[0072] The retaining profile 15 is connected to the first wall element 3, as already explained. The retaining profile 15 extends over the second wall element 4 and has a flange 28 that, when the device 10 is installed, extends vertically from the retaining profile 15 at a distance parallel to the second wall element 4. The first guide element 11 is connected to the flange 28 on a side facing the second wall element 4.

[0073] The second guide element 12 is connected to the second wall element 4 on a side facing the flange 28 via the groove profile 40 and the mounting profile 41 guided therein. The third guide element 13 is arranged between the second guide element 12 and the first guide element 11.

[0074] A cladding profile 14 is connected to the second wall element 4. This profile engages the flange 28 from below and extends upwards along the flange 28. The groove profile 40 is provided with a lateral receptacle 49 to secure the cladding profile 14.

[0075] A sliding element (not shown in detail) is arranged between the flange 28 of the retaining profile 15 and the cladding profile 14. The sliding element can be a Teflon strip, which is preferably connected to the cladding profile 14. Alternatively or additionally, the Teflon strip can also be connected to the flange 28. Preferably, the retaining profile 15 is provided laterally with a sliding opening 30 into which the cladding profile slidably engages.

[0076] In Fig. Figure 2 shows a horizontal cross-sectional view through the guide system 1 of the device 10. The device 10 is shown in the extended position, in which the second wall element 4 is displaced horizontally parallel to the first wall element 3 and assumes its second position. In the extended position, the device 10 can bridge a horizontal distance of between 500 mm and 2000 mm, preferably between 700 mm and 1400 mm. In the extended position, the first wall element 3 and the second wall element 4 overlap in an overlap area 8 (see also Figure 2). Fig. 4) This prevents the formation of an opening between the first and second wall elements 3, 4 in the extended state. The overlap area 8 increases when the second wall element 4 is moved in front of the first wall element 3 to bring the device 10 into the retracted state.

[0077] In a further embodiment, the guide system 1 can include an automatic closing device 9. This can be a soft-close system that automatically moves the second wall element 4 along the first wall element 3 and transfers the device 10 to the extended or retracted state when the second wall element 4 is positioned at a predefined position relative to the first wall element 3. This position can be reached, for example, after the second wall element 4 has been moved from the retracted state of the device 10 (first position of the second wall element 4) towards the extended state or the second position (or vice versa), once the second wall element 4 has traveled a predefined distance along the first wall element 3. The predefined distance comprises only a portion of the total travel length of the second wall element 4.The soft-close system is particularly preferred when opening wall element 4. Therefore, the soft-close system can be used both when closing and opening wall element 4 or the device.

[0078] The second wall element 4 further comprises an edge element 19, which is designed to abut another edge element 19 of a further device 10. For this purpose, the edge element 19 is chamfered. (Alternatively, a different edge element is used, e.g., for installation in a niche.)

[0079] To move the second wall element 4, the second wall element 4 includes a handle 61, which can be designed as a shell handle. The handle 61 is connected to the second wall element 4 and, when the device 10 is retracted, is located outside the overlapping area 8. This ensures that a user always has access to the handle 61.

[0080] To move the device 10 into the extended position, the handle 61 is grasped and moved away from the overlapping area 8. Similarly, the second wall element 4 can be pushed in front of the first wall element 3 using the handle 61 to move the device 10 into the retracted position. In doing so, the handle 61 is moved in the direction of the overlapping area 8.

[0081] The device 10 further comprises a pivot bearing element 2, which can connect the device 10 to a fixed wall 22 of a shower area 23. The first wall element 3 is also connected to the pivot bearing element 2 via a vertical edge. The pivot bearing element 2 allows the first wall element 3, and thus the device 10, to be pivoted about a vertical axis.

[0082] The device 10 further comprises a lower guide piece 5, which is located in Fig. Figure 4 shows the lower guide piece 5. This is arranged on a lower edge region 20 of the wall elements 3 and 4 and guides the second wall element 4 along the lower edge region 20 of the first wall element 3. Furthermore, the lower guide piece 5 separates the two wall elements 3 and 4 from each other. This prevents the wall elements 3 and 4 from colliding when the second wall element 4 moves along the first wall element 3.

[0083] The lower guide piece 5 can be detachably connected to the first wall element 3. This allows the lower guide piece 5 to be detached from the first wall element 3, so that the overlapping area 8 of the wall elements 3, 4 can be cleaned.

[0084] The guide piece 5 and the first wall element 3 can be detachably connected to each other via a magnetic connection.

[0085] Furthermore, the guide piece 5 includes a (not shown) locking element with which the guide piece 5 is connected to a floor area 25 of a shower area 23 according to the Fig. 5 to Fig. 8 can be connected. This simultaneously fixes the first wall element 3 to the floor area 25, whereby a pivoting of the first wall element 3 or the device 10 about the pivot bearing element 2 can only take place again when the locking element is unlocked from the floor area 25.

[0086] The Fig. 5 to Fig. Figure 8 shows a shower area 23, which is laterally bounded by fixed walls 22, 24. Between the two fixed walls 22, 24 is an open area, which is bounded by devices 10 for separating a shower area. Each of the devices 10 is connected to each of the fixed walls 22, 24.

[0087] Fig. Figure 5 shows the devices 10 in the extended and thus closed state, in which the respective second wall element 4 has been moved parallel to the first wall element 3. This second position or end position of the second wall element 4 is defined by the stop elements 50 and stop profiles 44.

[0088] The edge elements 19 of the two second wall elements 4 of the devices 10 are in contact with each other and together form a vertically extending seal between the two devices 10. A sealing element (not shown) can also be arranged on a lower edge area 20 of the device and connected to the wall elements 3, 4.

[0089] The sealing element seals a gap between the floor area 25 of the shower area 23 and the wall elements 3, 4. The sealing element can be designed as a friction seal.

[0090] In Fig. Figure 6 shows the devices 10 in their collapsed state. The second wall elements 4 were moved in front of the first wall elements 3 into their second positions, as indicated by the arrows in Fig. Figure 6 shows that a passageway to the shower area 23 has been created between the devices 10. The passageway to the shower area 23 is free of components of the device 10.

[0091] In Fig. 7. The devices 10 were pivoted into the shower area 23 against the corresponding fixed walls 22, 24. In doing so, the respective first wall element 3, and thus the entire device 10, was rotated around the pivot bearing element 2 to the corresponding fixed wall 22, 24. The boundary of the shower area 23, at which the Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 where the devices 10 were arranged, are free of components of the devices 10. During rotation, the device 10 can be raised by means of the rotary bearing element 2.

[0092] In Fig. 8 The device 10 is swung out of the shower area 23. In doing so, the respective first wall element 3 and thus the entire device 10 were rotated away from the corresponding fixed wall 22, 24 about the pivot bearing element 2.

[0093] The Fig. 9 and Fig. Figure 10 shows the simple and quick adjustment option for the stops of the second wall element 4. At the left end of the groove profile 40, a first stop element 52 is inserted into the stop groove 43 and fixed by means of the screw, so that the first stop element 52 forms an end stop for the second wall element 4 at this point.

[0094] A second stop element 50 is located at a slight distance in the longitudinal direction of the groove profile 40, and is also fixed in this position with a screw in the stop groove 43.

[0095] If the second wall element 4 is moved from the first (inserted) position relative to the first wall element 3 to the right into the second (in Fig. In the extended position shown (9), the second stop element 50 with its stop surface 60 comes into contact with the stop profile 44 of the retaining profile 15, thereby limiting the movement of the second wall element 4 relative to the first wall element 3.

[0096] If the extension range of the second wall element 4 is to be reduced compared to the first wall element 3, the screw of the second stop element 50 simply needs to be loosened and the stop element 50 moved to the right in the stop groove 43. Once fixed there, it forms a defined stop for the second position of the second wall element 4 together with the stop profile 44 of the retaining profile 15.

[0097] In order to extend the second wall element 4 further for cleaning purposes – despite the stop being in the second position – the stop profile 44 is – as in Fig. 11 is shown – pivoted upwards via the pivot lever 70. In this position, the second stop element 50 can slide past the stop profile 44 unhindered (see Fig. 12).

[0098] In Fig. 13 The stop profile 44 is retracted again, with the pivot lever being pressed downwards either manually or by the intended return force. In this position, the stop profile 44 now serves as a stop for the first stop element 52 of the second wall element 3, which can be extended to the end of the groove profile 40 ( Fig. 14).

[0099] Once the cleaning or maintenance work is complete, the second wall element 4 simply needs to be pushed back into its first position. The stop profile 44 and the second stop element 50 then run against each other, with the stop profile 44 being automatically lifted against the restoring force by the chamfer 56 of the stop element 50. As soon as the second stop element 50 of the groove profile 40 has passed the stop profile 44, the stop profile pivots back into place.

[0100] It can be seen that a device 10 for separating a shower area has a first wall element 3, a second wall element 4, and a guide system 1, wherein the guide system 1 connects and guides the first and second wall elements 3, 4 in a parallel orientation, wherein the guide system 1 has at least two guide elements 11, 12, 13, wherein a first guide element 11 is connected to the first wall element 3, wherein a second guide element 12 is connected to the second wall element 4, and wherein the second wall element 4 can be moved from a first position to a second position relative to and parallel to the first wall element 3 by means of the guide system 1. According to the invention, it is provided that the first guide element 11 is connected to the first wall element 3 by means of a retaining profile 15, and that the second guide element 12 is connected to the second wall element 4 by means of a groove profile 40.The groove profile 40 comprises three recesses, namely a receiving groove 46 for the second wall element 4, wherein the receiving groove 46 is open on a side facing the second wall element 4, a fastening groove 42 for the second guide element 12, wherein a fastening profile 41 for the second guide element 12 is arranged in the fastening groove 42, and a stop groove 43 in which at least one stop element 50, 52 is slidably arranged and can be fixed in defined positions. The counterpart for the stop elements 50, 52 is a stop profile 44, which is formed in the retaining element.

[0101] All features and advantages arising from the claims, the description and the drawing, including design details, spatial arrangements and process steps, can be essential to the invention both individually and in various combinations. Reference symbol list 1 Management system 2 Swivel bearing element 3 first wall element 4 second wall element 5 lower guide piece 6 End surface 7 Exclusion 8 Coverage area 9 automatic locking device 10 Device 11 first guide element 12 second guide element 13 third guide element 14 cladding profile 15 retaining profile 16 Fastening element 17 Upper edge area 18 Top edge area 19 edge element 20 Lower edge area 22 solid wall 23 Shower area 24 solid wall 25 floor area 28 flange 30 sliding element 40 Groove profile 41 Mounting profile 42 Mounting groove 43 Stop groove 44 Stop profile 45 Joint connection 46 recordings 47 T-shaped plastic element 48 plastic elements 49th entry 50 stop element 52 End stop element 54 Fixatives 56 Approach ramp 58 sockets 60 stop surface 61 Handle part 62 Stop surface 70 swivel levers 75 Access opening 76 free ending 72 Mounting plate 74 screw D Sealing element Chamber K

Claims

[1] Device (10) for separating a shower area, a. wherein the device (10) comprises a first wall element (3), a second wall element (4) and a guide system (1), b. wherein the guide system (1) connects and guides the first and second wall elements (3, 4) in a parallel alignment, c. wherein the guide system (1) has at least two guide elements (11, 12, 13), wherein a first guide element (11) is connected to the first wall element (3), d. wherein a second guide element (12) is connected to the second wall element (4), and e. wherein the second wall element (4) can be moved from a first position to a second position relative to and parallel to the first wall element (3) by means of the guide system (1), f. wherein the first guide element (11) is connected to the first wall element (3) by means of a retaining profile (15), and g. wherein the second guide element (12) is connected to the second wall element (4) by means of a groove profile (40), characterized by , that h. the groove profile (40) has a stop groove (43), wherein at least one stop element (50, 52) is arranged in the stop groove (43), i. wherein each stop element (50, 52) is slidably mounted in the stop groove (43) and can be fixed in a selected position along the stop groove (43) within the stop groove (43). [2] Device (10) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the groove profile (40) has a receiving groove (46) for the second wall element (4), wherein the receiving groove (46) is open on a side facing the second wall element (4). [3] Device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the groove profile (40) has a fastening groove (42) for the second guide element (12), [4] Device (10) according to claim 3, characterized by, that a fastening profile (41) for the second guide element (12) is arranged in the fastening groove (42), wherein the second guide element (12) is connected to the fastening profile (41). [5] Device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by , that a stop profile (44) is provided on or in the retaining profile (15) of the first wall element (3), which in a stop position of the second wall element (4) interacts with at least one of the stop elements (50, 52) in the stop groove (43) of the groove profile (40). [6] Device (10) according to claim 5, characterized by , that the stop profile (44) is detachably and / or pivotably arranged in or on the retaining profile (15). [7] Device (10) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized by that the stop profile (44) is arranged or formed on a pivot lever (70), wherein the pivot lever (70) is connected to the retaining profile (15) via a hinge connection (45). [8] Device (10) according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized by , that the stop profile (44) is subjected to a restoring force. [9] Device (10) according to claim 8, characterized by , that the restoring force for the stop profile (44) acts in the direction of the groove profile (40). [10] Device (10) according to any one of claims 5 to 9, characterized by , that at least one stop element (50, 52) of the groove profile (40) has a chamfer (56) for the stop profile (44). [11] Device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by , that one of the stop elements (50, 52) forms an end stop element for the second wall element (4). [12] Device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that at least one third guide element (13) is arranged between the first and the second guide element (11, 12) and is slidably mounted along the first and the second guide element (11, 12), wherein the second wall element (4) can be moved from a first position to a second position relative to and parallel with the first wall element (3) by means of the guide system (1).

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