PIPE PROTECTION PROFILE

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a pipe protection hollow profile that can be very easily and quickly arranged or mounted on, for example, pipes, rods, cables, or profiles, or assemblies thereof, and also provides the necessary protection, particularly against mechanical influences. The pipe protection hollow profile enables simple and force-free installation as mechanical protection on, for example, pipes, rods, cables, or profiles, or on frame structures or on constructions made of, for example, pipes, rods, cables, or profiles.

[0002] Thermal insulation profiles are known with a longitudinal extension comprising an interior space and a casing surrounding the interior space and an exterior space outside the casing, wherein the casing has a continuous, simple, parallel slot along the longitudinal extension as an opening between the interior space and the exterior space, wherein the two adjacent casing wall sections formed by the cut lie against one another. The disadvantage of this is that when the thermal insulation profile is slipped over or attached to a pipe along its longitudinal extension, the casing wall sections are bent or curved towards the interior space, requiring an additional handle or additional handles and correctors of the thermal insulation profile. Thus, slipping over or attaching the thermal insulation profile is time-consuming and cannot be automated, or can only be automated with great effort.

[0003] DE 19 62 654 A1 shows a method and a device for assembling sleeve-shaped pipe insulation.

[0004] The object of the invention is to create a pipe protection hollow profile which can be arranged or mounted very easily and quickly on or onto, for example, pipes, rods, bars, cables or profiles or arrangements thereof and which also offers the necessary protection against mechanical influences in particular.

[0005] With the invention, in the specified application, it is achieved that a pipe protection hollow profile is created, wherein the pipe protection hollow profile comprises a longitudinal extension, an interior space and a casing surrounding the interior space and an exterior space outside the casing, wherein the casing has a cut along the longitudinal extension as a continuous opening between the interior space and the exterior space, wherein the opening which is continuous in the longitudinal extension tapers and / or widens at least in regions from the exterior space towards the interior space.

[0006] The pipe protection hollow profile is initially in a stress-free position. Only during positioning, mounting, removal, or disassembly is a force such as pressure, expansion, or extension exerted on the pipe protection hollow profile, causing it to leave the stress-free position. Only after positioning or assembly, depending on the shape and size of the respective pipe, rod, bar, cable, or profile, can the pipe protection hollow profile return to or almost return to the stress-free position. Likewise, the pipe protection hollow profile can return to or almost return to the stress-free position after removal or disassembly.

[0007] Advantageously, the pipe protection hollow profile can be arranged or mounted quickly and with little effort, laterally or from a radial direction, for example, onto the respective pipe, rod, bar, cable, or profile, since the opening, which tapers at least in some areas from the outside to the inside, widens or the pipe protection hollow profile is spread with little pressure and by, for example, the respective pipe, rod, bar, cable, or profile. The pipe protection hollow profile springs, for example, onto or around the respective pipe, rod, bar, cable, or profile, without the need for additional handling or rework.

[0008] In particular, if, for example, the respective pipe, the respective rod, the respective cable or the respective profile is part of a complex arrangement, such as a frame construction, or is otherwise installed or mounted or connected and sliding on from an axial end, for example of the respective pipe, the respective rod, the respective rod, the respective cable or the respective profile is not possible, the pipe protection hollow profile according to the invention offers a solution for quick and easy arrangement on, for example, the respective pipe, the respective rod, the respective rod, the respective cable or the respective profile.

[0009] By widening the opening, at least in some areas, from the outside to the inside, the casing can be bent inward more easily and offers less resistance. This allows the pipe protection hollow profile to slide easily and quickly out of or around the respective pipe, rod, cable, or profile, for example, without the need for any assistance or rework.

[0010] The thickness of the casing of the pipe protection hollow profile depends on the desired protective effect. The thickness can be continuous or discontinuous in the circumferential direction.

[0011] The thickness of the shell of the pipe protection hollow profile increases abruptly or continuously in the circumferential direction in the area of ​​the opening.

[0012] The pipe protection hollow profile can preferably be made from a foam or foam material or from a combination of different foams or foam materials.

[0013] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are presented in the subclaims. By providing the through-opening with a V-shaped, U-shaped, or otherwise suitable cross-section, at least in some areas, the widening of the opening is facilitated and can be adapted, for example, to the respective pipe, rod, bar, cable, or profile. The opening angle or width of the through-opening depends on the respective pipe, rod, bar, cable, or profile.

[0014] By designing the opposing surfaces or flanks in the through-hole, preferably convex and / or concave, a simpler and at the same time low-wear structure is achieved. Advantageously, pipe protection hollow profiles with convex opposing surfaces or flanks in the through-hole can be easily arranged or installed and just as easily removed. Sharp, wear-prone edges can be avoided.

[0015] By ensuring that the tapered and / or wide end of the through-hole continues at least approximately parallel in some areas, a transition area is created that can be glued, for example. This prevents accidental removal or sliding off.

[0016] This transition area also allows the realization of thermal insulation or insulation with the pipe protection hollow profile, thereby expanding its area of ​​application.

[0017] By the through opening having a slot-shaped or gap-shaped area, the assembly or arrangement of the pipe protection hollow profile and / or the connection of the opposing lateral surfaces or flanks of the slot-shaped or gap-shaped area in the through opening on, for example, the respective pipe, the respective rod, the respective bar, the respective cable or the respective profile is facilitated.

[0018] Furthermore, thermal insulation or soundproofing is facilitated with the pipe protection hollow profile.

[0019] The fact that the opposing lateral surfaces or flanks in the through-hole touch or are spaced apart in certain areas facilitates the installation or arrangement of the pipe protection hollow profile. Contact promotes thermal insulation or damping with the pipe protection hollow profile. A larger spacing facilitates the installation or arrangement of the pipe protection hollow profile, for example, on the respective pipe, rod, bar, cable, or profile.

[0020] Because the pipe protection hollow profile has a round, oval, or square cross-section, or a combination of these, it can be adapted to different cross-sections, for example, of pipes, rods, bars, cables, or profiles. This improves the fit and the protective effect.

[0021] The protective effect is enhanced by the sheath having a circular cross-section.

[0022] A discontinuous cross-section not only improves the protective effect but also improves handling.

[0023] In an advantageous refinement, the cross-section or height of the casing is enlarged or widened or has a raised profile in the area of ​​the through-opening. This allows the casing surfaces or flanks, or the width of the casing surfaces or flanks, i.e., the distance between the interior and exterior of the casing, to be extended in the through-opening. The arrangement or installation of the pipe protection hollow profile is improved. Furthermore, the casing is reinforced at the through-opening and is less susceptible to damage or wear.

[0024] Additionally, by enlarging or widening the cross-section or height of the shell in the area of ​​the through-hole, or by providing a raised surface, mutual adhesion of the opposing shell surfaces or flanks in the through-hole is promoted. The opposing shell surfaces or flanks in the through-hole can be pulled together more easily and reliably.

[0025] Another advantage is that the area at the through-hole, where the cross-section or height of the casing is enlarged, widened, or has a camber, helps open the pipe protection hollow profile and place it very quickly on a production line, for example, pipes, rods, bars, cables, or profiles. Furthermore, the operator can feel the slot location with their fingers without looking.

[0026] The protective effect is also enhanced by the sheath comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface and / or outer surface of the sheath has a surface structure or profiling.

[0027] The surface structure or profiling further improves handling and mobility.

[0028] This allows for material savings while maintaining the protective effect. A surface texture or profiling can also be used to create markings for different dimensions or applications, for example.

[0029] The surface structure or profiling can be, for example, a wave structure or a rectangular structure or a triangular structure or sawtooth structure or any other surface structure or profiling.

[0030] The area of ​​the through opening in which the cross-section or height of the casing is enlarged or widened or has an elevation may result from the surface structure or profiling or may be additionally or separately pre-formed.

[0031] By making the opening closable, the positional security and fit on the respective pipe, rod, bar, cable or profile is promoted.

[0032] Furthermore or alternatively, the closed opening promotes thermal insulation.

[0033] By making the opening at least partially closable with a closure strip or closure profile that complements the opening, the protective effect and, if required, the thermal insulation or soundproofing are further enhanced.

[0034] By connecting the closure strip or profile to the casing and allowing it to be inserted or pivoted into the opening, it is easier to handle and install. Furthermore, it prevents the closure strip or profile from getting lost and can be incorporated into the manufacturing process.

[0035] The closure strip or closure profile is connected to the casing, for example, via a predetermined breaking point or tear point, or as a flexible or bendable connection. The closure strip or closure profile can be torn or broken off during use, or remain attached to the casing when inserted or swung in.

[0036] By allowing the opening to be glued and / or the closure strip or profile to be glued, inserted, or snapped into the opening, the storage stability of the closure strip or profile is improved. Furthermore, the protective effect and, if necessary, the thermal insulation or soundproofing are further enhanced.

[0037] Since the closure strip or the closure profile can be inserted or snapped into the opening, the closure strip or the closure profile can be removed again depending on the type of insertion or snapping, which makes the pipe protection hollow profile reusable.

[0038] By moving the opposing shell surfaces or flanks in the through opening against each other by the application of force, i.e. by compressing and / or stretching the pipe protection hollow profile, the shell surfaces or flanks in the through opening can be glued together and thus the pipe protection hollow profile can also be closed.

[0039] The closure can also be achieved by means of Velcro fasteners, which can be glued or applied or otherwise arranged on or on the opposite outer surfaces or flanks in the continuous opening.

[0040] Several embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and described in more detail below. They show: Fig. 1 a pipe protection hollow profile in perspective view, Fig. 2 to Fig. 6 each shows the sectional view of a pipe protection hollow profile and Fig. 7 the pipe protection hollow profile made of Figure 6 in perspective view.

[0041] The Figure 1 shows a pipe protection hollow profile 1 not according to the invention with a longitudinal extension made of a foam. The pipe protection hollow profile 1 comprises an interior 2 and a casing 3 surrounding the interior 2 with a circular cross-section. An outer region 4 is present outside the casing 3. The casing 3 has a section along its longitudinal extent as a continuous opening 5 between the interior 2 and the outer region 4, the cross-section of which, in the specific exemplary embodiment, is V-shaped and tapers from the outer region 4 towards the interior 2. The opposing casing surfaces 6 or flanks 6 in the continuous opening 5 are spaced from one another at the tapered end. The distance is, for example, 1.5 mm.

[0042] The Figure 2shows the cross section of a pipe protection hollow profile 1 not according to the invention with a view of an axial end of the pipe protection hollow profile 1. Basically, the explanations for Figure 1 Deviating from the Figure 1 The casing 3 has a continuous opening 5 along its longitudinal extent between the interior 2 and the exterior 4, the cross-section of which, in the specific exemplary embodiment, is V-shaped in some regions and tapers from the exterior 4 toward the interior 2, with the continuous opening 5 continuing at least approximately parallel at the tapered end of the V-shaped region as a slit-shaped or gap-shaped region 7. The at least approximately parallel opposing casing surfaces 6 or flanks 6 in the continuous opening 5 as a slit-shaped or gap-shaped region 7 are spaced apart from one another. The distance is, for example, 1 mm.

[0043] However, it can also be provided that the at least approximately parallel opposite lateral surfaces 6 or flanks 6 touch each other in the through opening 5 (not shown).

[0044] The Figure 3 shows the cross section of a pipe protection hollow profile 1 not according to the invention with a view of an axial end of the pipe protection hollow profile 1. Basically, the explanations for Figure 1 Deviating from the Figure 1 the casing 3 has a continuous opening 5 along the longitudinal extent between the interior 2 and the exterior 4, the cross section of which in the specific embodiment is partially V-shaped and tapers from the exterior 4 towards the interior 2, wherein the opposite casing surfaces 6 or flanks 6 touch in the continuous opening 5 at the tapered end.

[0045] The Figure 4shows the cross section of a pipe protection hollow profile 1 not according to the invention with a view of an axial end of the pipe protection hollow profile 1. Basically, the explanations for Figure 1 Deviating from the Figure 1 The casing 3 has a continuous opening 5 along its longitudinal extent between the interior 2 and the exterior 4, wherein the opposing casing surfaces 6 or flanks 6 in the continuous opening 5 are convex. The convex opposing casing surfaces 6 or flanks 6 in the continuous opening 5 are spaced apart from one another. However, the convex opposing casing surfaces 6 or flanks 6 in the continuous opening 5 can also touch one another. Not shown.

[0046] The Figure 5 shows the cross section of a pipe protection hollow profile 1 not according to the invention with a view of an axial end of the pipe protection hollow profile 1. Basically, the explanations for Figure 1 Deviating from the Figure 1 A closure profile 8 is provided. The closure profile 8 has a cross-section complementary to the through-opening 5. The closure profile 8 is connected to the casing 3 and can be pivoted into the through-opening 5. The closure profile 8 inserted into the through-opening 5 is shown with a dashed line. In the through-opening 5, the closure profile 8 can be attached or fixed to the casing surfaces 6 or flanks 6 in the through-opening 5 using an adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape.

[0047] Likewise, contacting or only slightly spaced or only the parallel areas of the lateral surfaces 6 or flanks 6 can be glued in the through opening 5 (not shown).

[0048] The Figure 6shows the cross section of a pipe protection hollow profile 1 according to the invention with a view of an axial end of the pipe protection hollow profile 1 and the Figure 7 the spatial view of the pipe protection hollow profile 1 from Figure 6 . The explanations on Figure 1 Deviating from the Figure 1 The cross-section or height of the shell 3 has an enlarged or widened area 9 or a raised portion 9 in the area or at the through-opening 5. The shell surfaces 6 or flanks 6 in the through-opening 5 have a greater width than in the other examples. The through-opening 5 is wider.

[0049] Advantageously, these lateral surfaces 6 or flanks 6 can be glued in the through opening 5 (not shown), since the elevation 9 allows the lateral material to be stretched further when pulled together without being destroyed. Summary of reference symbols

[0050] 1 - Pipe protection hollow profile 2 - Interior 3 - Shell 4 - Exterior 5 - Opening 6 - Shell surface in the opening, flank in the opening 7 - Slot-shaped area, gap-shaped area 8 - Closure strip, 9 - Enlarged or widened area, camber

Claims

1. A pipe protection hollow profile (1) with a longitudinal extension comprising an interior (2) and a sheath (3) surrounding the interior (2) and an exterior area (4) outside the sheath (3), wherein the sheath (3) along its longitudinal extension has a cut as a continuous opening (5) between the interior (2) and the exterior area (4), where the continuous longitudinal opening (5) tapers at least in some areas from the exterior area (4) towards the interior (2), characterised in that in the area of the continuous opening (5), the cross-section or the height of the sheath (5) is enlarged or expanded, whereby the thickness of the sheath (5) of the pipe protection hollow profile (1) in the circumferential direction in the area of the opening (5) increases abruptly or continuously.

2. Pipe protection hollow profile according to claim 1, characterised in that the longitudinally continuous opening (5) widens at least in some areas from the exterior area (4) towards the interior area (2).

3. Pipe protection hollow profile according to any of the preceding claims 1 and 2, characterised in that the continuous opening (5) has a V-shaped or U-shaped cross-section at least in some sections.

4. Pipe protection hollow profile according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the sheath surfaces (6) or flanks (6) in the continuous opening (5) are convex and / or concave.

5. Pipe protection hollow profile according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the tapered and / or widened end of the continuous opening (5) continues at least approximately parallel in some areas or has a slit-like or slit-like area (7).

6. Pipe protection hollow profile according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the sheath surfaces (6) or flanks (6) in the continuous opening (5) touch or are spaced apart in some areas.

7. Pipe protection hollow profile according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the pipe protection hollow profile (1) has a round, oval, or angular cross-section or a combined cross-section thereof.

8. Pipe protection hollow profile according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the sheath (3) has a circular ring-shaped cross-section or a discontinuous cross-section and / or9. Pipe protection hollow profile according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the sheath (3) includes an inner surface and outer surface, where the inner surface and / or outer surface of the sheath (3) have a surface structure or profiling.

10. Pipe protection hollow profile according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the continuous opening (5) is closable.

11. Pipe protection hollow profile according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the continuous opening (5) can be closed at least partially with a closure strip (8) or closure profile (8) complementary to the continuous opening (5).

12. Pipe protection hollow profile according to claim 10, characterised in that the closure strip (8) or the closure profile (8) is connected to the sheath (3) and can be inserted or swivelled into the continuous opening (5).

13. Pipe protection hollow profile according to any of the preceding claims 10 and 11, characterised in that the continuous opening (5) is bondable and / or the closure strip (8) or the closure profile (8) can be glued, inserted, or snapped into the continuous opening (5).