Partition wall element with spacer device

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a partition wall element.

[0002] For positioning and orienting windows or doors in their installation, there are adjustment elements or spacers that are height-adjustable. The use of such spacers particularly enables the horizontal installation of windows or doors, especially their frames. DE 10 2019 108 774 A1 discloses such a spacer with the features of the preamble of claim 1, wherein the lower part and the adjusting element are each designed as racks so that they can mesh with each other, and wherein the adjusting element is adjustable along its longitudinal extent for width adjustment of the spacer by means of a gear arranged on the lower part.

[0003] With spacer devices according to this prior art, the problem is that the design of the lower part and the adjusting element is complex and can lead to tolerance problems, and that adjusting the width of the spacer device is only possible for selected widths. The manufacture and assembly of the gear are also relatively complex.

[0004] GB 2 474 086 A discloses a partition element with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

[0005] US 9 879 420 B2 discloses a partition wall element.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a partition element that is particularly easy to manufacture.

[0007] The present invention solves this problem with a partition element having the features of claim 1.

[0008] The partition wall element according to the invention for connecting doors, windows and / or window glass panes or walls to one another comprises two plate-shaped wall elements that are attached to one another in such a way that a gap is formed between them, wherein the partition wall element includes at least one spacer device according to the invention. The gap in the partition wall element can thus be designed to be particularly advantageous and stable. Using the partition wall element, windows, doors, or walls can be easily and securely connected to one another, while simultaneously creating additional installation space for the installation of further elements, which can be concealed.The spacer device for a window, door, or partition element comprises a substantially wedge-shaped base and a substantially wedge-shaped adjusting element, which is adjustable along a longitudinal dimension of the base such that the width of the spacer device can be set perpendicular to this longitudinal dimension. The adjusting element can be clamped to the base by means of a fastening element running parallel to the direction of the spacer device's width, allowing for stepless adjustment of the spacer device's width and thus enabling particularly flexible application. Furthermore, the invention avoids the need for a complex rack and pinion drive, making the spacer device easy to manufacture. This allows for advantageous adjustment of the spacer device's width, simplifying its handling and expanding its range of applications.The partition wall element has at least one adjusting strip fixed to one of the wall elements, on which at least one spacer device is mounted, and at least one retaining strip fixed to the other of the wall elements, on which at least one bracket is fixed, wherein at least one fixing connects the at least one bracket and the at least one adjusting strip for fastening the wall elements to one another, particularly on opposite sides, such that at least one gap is formed between at least one of the adjusting strips and at least one of the brackets, and the at least one spacer device is clamped in this gap between the adjusting strip and the bracket. This allows for advantageous assembly of the wall elements into the partition wall element.

[0009] According to the invention, the fastening means is arranged in a groove of the adjusting element for an advantageous adjustment of the width of the spacer device, so that the adjusting element can be guided along the groove by means of the fastening means for adjusting the width of the spacer device.

[0010] In particular, the actuating element can be guided along at least one rail on the upper surface of the lower part via at least one guide. This allows the actuating element and the lower part to be arranged in a particularly advantageous manner relative to each other, for example, to optimize force transmission. The groove bottom and / or the slot preferably run parallel to the upper surface, so that when the actuating element is adjusted, it is also displaced in the corresponding direction, i.e., with a vertical and a horizontal component of the displacement relative to the longitudinal extent of the lower part.

[0011] The adjusting element comprises, in particular, at least one marking, preferably several markings, for selecting the width setting of the distance device from a plurality of width settings. Preferably, the lower part can also have at least one pointer that can point to the selected marking, which more preferably indicates a width of the distance device in cm or mm. Alternatively, the markings can be arranged on the lower part and the pointer on the adjusting element. Particularly preferably, the markings indicate the dimensions of adjustable width settings of the distance device.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the spacer device can be positioned on the window or door in such a way that the longitudinal extent of the lower part is horizontal. Even more preferably, the spacer device can be mounted on the frame of a window or door, making its installation particularly easy for the user. For advantageous mounting, the lower part can, in particular, have at least one fixing element that can be arranged in at least one recess to fasten the lower part to a frame or a groove for a window or door frame.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the fastening means comprises or is at least one or exactly one screw or rivet and / or the groove preferably has a groove bottom and at least one slot.

[0014] Preferably, the head of the screw or rivet can rest on the bottom of the groove, allowing the groove bottom and consequently the adjusting element to be easily clamped in place by tightening the screw or securing the rivet. In particular, the underside of the screw head runs essentially parallel to the bottom of the groove.

[0015] The screw can be secured, in particular, by screwing it into a hole in the top of the base. For ease of assembly, the screw can preferably be screwed into the base and / or into a threaded section of the base, and alternatively or additionally secured by at least one nut on the opposite side of the base. This allows for a material-saving design of the spacer, as the hole does not need to be deep enough for a suitable thread for the screw.

[0016] In particular, the head of the screw is completely enclosed by the groove, so that the surface of the adjusting element can be fully used for resting on or against another surface.

[0017] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the width of the distance device can be continuously adjustable, allowing it to be used with great flexibility.

[0018] A minimum adjustable width of the spacer device in the lateral direction can optionally be a maximum width of the base, and a maximum adjustable width of the spacer device in the lateral direction can optionally be the sum of the maximum width of the base and a minimum width of the adjusting element, which can optionally correspond to the sum of a minimum width of the base and a maximum width of the adjusting element. This allows the spacer device to be essentially cuboid-shaped when the adjusting element is fully retracted, which is advantageous for its application.

[0019] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the width of the distance device can be continuously adjustable, allowing it to be used with great flexibility.

[0020] The minimum widths can preferably be approximately 0.5 cm to 3 cm, and more preferably approximately 1 cm to 2 cm, and the maximum widths can preferably be approximately 5 mm to 7 cm, and more preferably approximately 3 cm to 6 cm. In particular, several adjusting elements can be provided side by side and / or one above the other, each with correspondingly different widths, so that the user of the spacer device can select the most relevant range for width adjustment.

[0021] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the spacer device can be designed to counteract vibration of the window, door or partition element in order to improve sound insulation of the window.

[0022] The base and / or the actuating element are preferably made of a dimensionally stable or rigid material, particularly plastic, and preferably coated with at least one elastic material. This allows for cost-effective manufacturing of the spacer device and ensures particularly good sound insulation. The base and / or the actuating element can, for example, be made of injection-molded plastic.

[0023] In another embodiment, the lower part can be made of bent sheet metal and the adjusting element of plastic, in particular injection-molded plastic, so that the spacer device can be particularly robust. Optionally, at least one of the components could also be manufactured by zinc die-casting.

[0024] The actuating element preferably has a surface in one end section, so that it can be advantageously used in a corner section of the window or door.

[0025] In one embodiment, the actuating element has a substantially stadium-shaped cross-section perpendicular to its wedge shape for ease of manufacture. The actuating element can also have several notches for increased grip.

[0026] Preferably, at least one glass pane is arranged in the at least one gap and / or clamped between the at least one adjusting strip and the at least one support, which preferably extends along the entire length of the glass pane. The at least one glass pane can, in particular, be an insulating glass unit.

[0027] In particular, the partition element can have exactly one gap in one variant, which can be formed between exactly one adjusting strip and / or exactly one bracket.

[0028] Preferably, at least one electrical device, such as parts of an electronic circuit, a drive, or a monitoring device, is installed in the gap and / or space. In particular, at least one of the wall elements can have at least one recess into which, for example, a light switch, a socket, or a safety device can be inserted, the power cables, housing, or locking mechanism of which can be at least partially arranged in the gap and thus be concealed and easily routed and / or accessible.

[0029] Preferably, the wall elements are arranged essentially parallel to each other for easy assembly and an attractive appearance.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the partition element has at least one gap, in particular between at least one of the at least one support and the at least one adjusting strip, the dimensions of which are adjustable by the width adjustment of the at least one spacer device and into which, particularly preferably, at least one pane of glass of a window can be inserted and / or is inserted.

[0031] Even more preferred is a distance between the wall elements perpendicular to at least one of the wall elements that can be varied by adjusting the width of at least one spacer device, so that the size of the gap can be adapted to the installation situation of the partition element and / or to the use of the space. In this way, the partition element can, for example, also be used for glass panes of varying thicknesses, etc. Optionally, instead of a glass pane, a wall element or a wall can be used as an alternative or additional element. The wall elements can be any surface elements such as glass panes, wood, or tile elements, or they can include elements with opaque, translucent, or transparent properties.

[0032] The at least one partition wall element comprises, in particular, at least one retaining strip that is fixed to at least one of the wall elements and at least one adjusting strip that rests against and / or is fixed to the other wall element. Several spacers may also be arranged on a common adjusting strip, or may share it. The at least one retaining strip is preferably mounted to fasten the wall elements together by attaching it to at least one bracket fixed to the at least one adjusting strip. The at least one retaining strip can be locked onto the at least one bracket, in particular by means of a snap-fit ​​connection. The retaining strip and / or the adjusting strip are fixed to the respective wall element, in particular by gluing or welding and / or by frictional connection.

[0033] The present invention is explained in more detail below with reference to several drawings. These show: Fig. 1 an isometric view of a distance device according to the invention, Figs. 2a to 2d several views of a lower part, Figs. 3a to 3d several views of an actuating element, Figs. 4a to 4d several views of an actuating element according to a further embodiment, Figs. 5a to 5d several views of an actuating element according to yet another embodiment, Fig. 6 an isometric view of a distance device according to the invention with the actuating element made of Fig. 4a bis 4d , Fig. 7 an isometric view of a distance device according to the invention with the actuating element made of Fig. 5a bis 5d Fig. 8 shows an isometric view of a partition wall element according to the invention in an installation situation, Fig. 9 shows a further view of the partition wall element made of Fig. 8 , Fig. 10 a sectional view of the partition wall element made of Fig. 8 Fig. 11 shows a sectional view of a partition wall element according to the invention, Fig. 12 shows a further view of the partition wall element made of Fig. 11 .

[0034] In Fig. 1 Figure 1 shows a spacer device 1 according to the invention for a window or door. The spacer device 1 has a substantially wedge-shaped lower part 2 and a substantially wedge-shaped adjusting element 3. The adjusting element 3 has a groove 5 with a groove base 15, which includes a slot 16. The adjusting element 3 is clamped to the lower part 2 by means of a fastening element 6, here designed as a screw, by screwing the screw, which is arranged in the slot 16, into the lower part 2 such that the head of the screw rests on the groove base 15, so that a clamping force between the fastening element 6 and the lower part 2 clamps the groove base 15 to the lower part 2 and thus fixes it. The head of the screw is completely received by the groove 5.

[0035] The lower part 2 optionally has at least one fixing element 7, which is arranged in at least one recess 8 to attach the lower part to a frame or a groove for a window or door frame. In the illustrated embodiment of the Fig. 1 The lower part 2 has in particular four fixing elements 7 designed as screws, which are arranged in four recesses 8 and can be fixed to a frame of a window or door, in particular screwed in.

[0036] In a partially detached state of the fastening element 6, the adjusting element 3 is adjustable along the longitudinal extent L of the lower part 2 such that the width of the spacer device 1 can be set perpendicular to the longitudinal extent L, i.e., in the width direction H. For this purpose, the adjusting element 3 can be moved along an inclined upper surface 17 of the lower part 2, with the groove base 15 and / or the slot 16 preferably running parallel to the upper surface 17. The adjusting element 3 is guided on the upper surface 17 by at least one guide 12, here by two guides 12, along at least one rail 4, here two rails 4a, 4b, such that the slot 16 is guided in the groove 5 of the adjusting element 3 on the fastening element 6. This changes the position of the groove base 15 on the adjusting element 3 when the adjusting element 3 is moved.In a displaced position, turning the fastening element 6, i.e. the screw, consequently leads to a clamping fixation of the groove base 15 in this position and thus to an adjusted width of the spacer device 1.

[0037] Optionally, the actuating element 3 indicates according to Fig. 1 The lower part 2 has at least one marking 10, or here several markings 10, by means of which a user of the spacer device 1 can identify and / or select a width setting. For this purpose, the lower part 2 also has at least one pointer 9 that points to the currently selected marking 10, which indicates, in particular, a width of the spacer device in cm or mm. Alternatively, the marking 10 can also be located on the lower part 2 and the pointer 9 on the adjusting element 3. When mounted on the window or door, the spacer device 1 is preferably arranged such that the longitudinal extent L of the lower part 2 is horizontal.

[0038] A minimum adjustable width of the spacer device 1 in the lateral direction H is optionally a maximum width B2 of the lower part 2, and a maximum adjustable width of the spacer device 1 in the lateral direction H is optionally the sum of the maximum width B2 of the lower part 2 and a minimum width C2 of the actuating element 3, which preferably also corresponds to the sum of a minimum width B1 of the lower part 2 and a maximum width C1 of the actuating element 3, such that the spacer device 1 is essentially cuboidal when the actuating element 3 is maximally retracted. The minimum widths B1 and C2 and the maximum widths B2 and C1 are preferably formed at opposite ends of the lower part 2 and the actuating element 3 along a direction R of the longitudinal extent L of the lower part 2.The minimum widths B1 and C2 each correspond to approximately 0.5 cm to 3 cm, and the maximum widths B2 and C1 each correspond to approximately 5 mm to 7 cm, and more preferably to approximately 3 cm to 6 cm.

[0039] In Fig. 2a is a top view and in Fig. 2b a side view of the lower part 2 from Fig. 1 shown, which depicts the full longitudinal extent L of the lower part 2. As particularly evident in Fig. 2b As can be seen, the lower part 2 is essentially wedge-shaped. The upper surface 17 of the lower part 2 has a hole 11 into which the fastening element 6 can be inserted, in particular screwed in. Alternatively, a nut can be arranged on a side of the lower part 2 opposite the upper surface 17, into which the fastening element 6 can be screwed. Fig 2c Figure 1 shows a view of the lower part 2 in, or also against, the direction R of its longitudinal extent L. It is clearly visible that the minimum width B1 of the lower part 2 is less than its maximum width B2. Fig. 2d shows an isometric view of the lower part 2.

[0040] In Fig. 3a is a top view of the actuating element 3 from Fig. 1 The actuating element has a groove 5 comprising a groove base 15 and a slot 16 in which the fastening means 6 can be arranged for fixing it to the lower part 2. The outline of the actuating element 3 in plan view is preferably stadium-shaped, i.e., approximately a rectangle with two semicircles arranged at each end. Optionally, notches 14 and / or a surface 13 are formed on the actuating element 3 at one end. Fig. 3b Figure 1 shows a side view of the actuating element 3. The longitudinal extent of the actuating element in direction R corresponds to the longitudinal extent L of the lower part L, optionally to the longitudinal extent L. The minimum width C2 of the actuating element 3 is less than its maximum width C1. The actuating element 3 is essentially wedge-shaped. Fig. 3c Figure 1 shows a top view of the actuating element 3 in the direction R of the longitudinal extent L of the lower part 2. The actuating element 3 has the two guides 12, which can be guided on at least one rail 4 of the lower part 2. Fig. 3d shows an isometric view of actuator 3.

[0041] The Fig. 4a bis 4d essentially correspond to Fig. 3a bis 3d , wherein the maximum width C1 and the minimum width C2 of the actuating element 3 are each larger than in the previously shown embodiment.

[0042] The Fig. 5a bis 5d essentially correspond to Fig. 3a bis 3d and 4a bis 4d , however, the maximum width C1 and the minimum width C2 of the actuating element are each larger than in the previously shown embodiments.

[0043] Fig. 6 shows an isometric view of the distance device 1, which includes an actuating element 3 according to the one shown in Fig. 4a bis 4d The illustrated embodiment of the Fig. 6 otherwise corresponds to the Fig. 1 .

[0044] In Fig. 7 is shown an isometric view of the distance device 1, which includes an actuating element 3 according to the one shown in Fig. 5a bis 5d the illustrated embodiment, but otherwise the Fig. 1 and 6 corresponds.

[0045] Fig. 8 Figure 1 shows a view of a partition wall element 20 according to the invention, by means of which a door 27 is connected to a glass pane 28 of a window. The partition wall element 20 has at least one recess 31. This recess can, for example, be provided for a socket, a light switch, a doorbell, or a safety device.

[0046] Fig. 9 shows an enlarged view of partition element 20. Fig. 8 The partition wall element 20 comprises two plate-shaped wall elements 21, 22, which are attached to one another in such a way that a gap is formed between them. The wall elements 21, 22 are arranged parallel to each other. In the illustrated example, the wall elements 21, 22 are arranged vertically and fixed to one another, particularly as shown in the figure. The partition wall element 20 has at least one spacer device 1 according to the invention, which is fixed to at least one adjusting strip 25 attached to the wall element 21. In the illustrated variant, the partition wall element optionally has two adjusting strips according to the invention. The lower part 2 of the at least one spacer device 1 is attached to the at least one adjusting strip 25 and can be vertically displaced along the at least one adjusting strip 25.

[0047] In Fig. 10 is an enlarged top view of part of the partition wall element 20 made of Fig. 8 The example is shown with door 27. As can be seen, the partition wall element 20 also has at least one fixing 30, which in this case is a screw, by means of which at least one retaining strip 23 is fixed to the at least one adjusting strip 25. At least one bracket 29 is fixed to the wall element 22 and is optionally glued in place for this purpose. This bracket has a plug-in element that can be inserted into the at least one retaining strip 23 and locked onto it. Optional contact elements 33 are arranged on the at least one bracket 29, against which the at least one spacer device 1 and, in particular, its adjusting element 3 can bear. In the example shown, the following are attached to the Fig. 10 The visible partition wall element 20 has at least one adjusting strip 25, optionally at least or exactly two lower parts 2, and thus at least or exactly two spacer devices 1. The door 27 is slid onto one of these spacer devices 2 and is thus connected to the partition wall element 20 in a form-fitting and / or flush manner.

[0048] Fig. 11 shows a top view of the partition element 20 according to the invention. Fig. 8 bis 10 The partition element 20 has at least two, and optionally at least three, spacer devices 1. On the right-hand side of the partition element 20, a spacer device 1 is mounted, clamped between the adjusting strip 25 and the bracket 29. The partition element also optionally has a gap 24, which is bounded by two contact elements 32, optionally seals, arranged at a distance D from each other. Each contact element 32 is part of the adjusting strip 25 or the at least one bracket 29. The fixings 30, designed as screws, each optionally have a collar 26. The glass pane 28 of a window, as shown in [reference missing], can optionally be inserted into the gap 24. Fig. 8 be deployed.

[0049] In the Fig. 8 bis 11 In the example shown, the dimensions of the space between the wall elements 21, 22 can be changed by adjusting the width setting of at least one spacer element 1 and / or by adjusting at least one fixing 30, i.e., by further turning the screw. This corresponds to a change in the distance between the wall elements 21, 22 perpendicular to the wall elements 21, 22 by adjusting the width of the spacer device 1. The dimensions of the gap 24 can also be changed by adjusting the spacer device 1.

[0050] Fig. 12 The wall element 21 shows two adjusting strips 25 made of Fig. 11 are fixed, each of which has at least one spacer device 1 attached, the lower part 2 of which is fixed to the adjusting strips 25. The spacer devices 1 and / or the adjusting means to which they may optionally be attached can be arranged variably in the vertical direction along the adjusting strips 25 as shown in the figure, or one above the other. Bezugszeichenliste

[0051] 1 Spacer 2 Lower part 3 Adjusting element 4 Rail 5 Groove 6 Fastener 7 Fixing element 8 Recess 9 Pointer 10 Marking 11 Hole 12 Guide 13 Surface 14 Notches 15 Groove bottom 16 Slot 17 Top 20 Partition element 21 Wall element 22 Wall element 23 Retaining strip 24 Gap 25 Adjusting strip 26 Collar 27 Door 28 Glass pane 29 Bracket 30 Fixing 31 Recess 33 Contact element B1 Width B2 Width C1 Width C2 Width D Distance L Longitudinal extent HBe Width direction R Direction of longitudinal extent L

Claims

1. Partition element (20) comprising two plate-shaped wall elements (21, 22) which are fastened to each other in such a way that an intermediate space is formed between them, wherein the partition element (20) comprises at least one spacer device (1), wherein the spacer device (1) comprises a substantially wedge-shaped lower part (2) and a substantially wedge-shaped adjustment element (3) that can be adjusted along a longitudinal extension (L) of the lower part (2) so that a width of the spacer device (1) extending perpendicular to the longitudinal extension (L) can be set, wherein the adjustment element (3) can be fixed in a clamping manner to the lower part (2) by means of a fastening means (6) extending substantially parallel to the direction of the width of the spacer device (1), so that the width of the spacer device (1) is continuously adjustable, wherein the fastening means (6) is arranged in a groove (5) of the adjustment element (3), so that the adjustment element (3) can be guided along the groove (5) by means of the fastening means (6) in order to adjust the width of the spacer device (1), characterized in that the partition element (20) has at least one adjustment strip (25) fixed to one of the wall elements (21, 22), on which the at least one spacer device (1) is mounted, and at least one retaining strip (23) fixed to the other of the wall elements (21, 22), to which at least one bracket (29) is fixed, wherein at least one fixing element (30) connects the at least one bracket (29) and the at least one adjustment strip (25) to fasten the wall elements (21, 22) to each other, so that at least one gap (24) is formed between at least one of the at least one adjustment strip (25) and at least one of the at least one bracket (29), and the at least one spacer device (1) clamps between the at least one adjustment strip (25) and the at least one bracket (29).

2. Partition element (20) according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one glass pane (28) is arranged and / or fixed in a force-fitting manner in the at least one gap (24).

3. Partition element (20) according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the partition element (20) has a recess (31) in which a device is arranged which can be arranged at least partially in the intermediate space.

4. Partition element (20) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the groove (5) has a groove base (15) and at least one slot (16) in the groove base (15).

5. Partition element (20) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjustment element (3) comprises markings (10) for selecting the width setting of the spacer device (1) from a plurality of width settings.

6. Partition element (20) according to claim 5, characterized in that the markings (10) each indicate dimensions of adjustable width settings of the spacer device (1).

7. Partition element (20) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening means (6) comprises at least one screw.

8. Partition element (20) according to at least the preceding claims 4 and 7, characterized in that a head of the screw can rest on the groove base (15) so that the groove base (15) and consequently the adjustment element (3) can be clamped in place by tightening the screw.

9. Partition element (20) according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that the head of the screw is completely accommodated in the groove (5).

10. Partition element (20) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lower part (2) and / or the adjustment element (3) are made of a dimensionally stable material, in particular plastic.

11. Partition element (20) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjustment element (3) has at least one guide (12) by means of which the adjustment element can be guided on at least one rail (4) on the lower part (2).