Device for holding area elements

Abstract

A device for receiving surface elements (8) for the manufacture of a fence, comprising a fence post profile (1, 1') which has on at least one side a first longitudinal groove (11) extending over its length, the longitudinal opening of which is tapered, thereby forming an undercut (111), wherein at least a first longitudinal groove (11) receives an insert (2) which has a second longitudinal groove (21) for receiving a surface element (8) and which is pivotable in the first longitudinal groove (11) about its longitudinal axis.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device according to claim 1 for receiving surface elements for producing a fence, comprising a fence post profile which has on at least one side a first longitudinal groove extending over its length, the longitudinal opening of which is tapered, whereby an undercut is formed.

[0002] Fence systems with profile rails and fence slats are known for the construction of fences. The profile rails have a rectangular cross-section and are provided with longitudinal grooves on their sides into which the fence slats are inserted. The profile rails form the fence posts. The slats are fixed in the longitudinal grooves of the profiles using inserted T-nuts. One such fence system is described, for example, in DE 202016106503 U1. Other prior art devices for accommodating surface elements are also disclosed in KR101910532B1, FR3032003A1, GB1404982A, and DE202005003011U1.

[0003] The disadvantage of the previously known systems is that the arranged longitudinal grooves only allow fixed angles in the fence, which are usually 90° or 180° depending on the arrangement of the longitudinal grooves of the profile rails.

[0004] The invention aims to remedy this situation. The invention is based on the object of providing a device for receiving surface elements for the production of a fence, which allows for a more variable fence profile. According to the invention, this object is achieved by a device having the features of the characterizing part of patent claim 1.

[0005] The invention provides a device according to claim 1 for receiving surface elements for the production of a fence, which allows for a more variable fence profile. Because at least one first longitudinal groove accommodates an insert that has a second longitudinal groove for receiving a surface element and is pivotable about its longitudinal axis in the first longitudinal groove, a pivotable connection is created between the surface element and the fence post profile, thereby enabling a variable fence profile.

[0006] In a further development of the invention, the first longitudinal groove has a circular arc-shaped cross-section whose arc spans an angle of greater than 200°, with the insert being cylindrical in shape. This allows the insert to pivot in the longitudinal groove like a hinge.

[0007] In an embodiment of the invention, the insert has a circular arc-shaped cross-section due to the second longitudinal groove, which spans an angle of greater than 200°, preferably greater than 240°, and is designed such that it can be inserted into the first groove from the front in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the fence post profile in a pivoted position, where it can be radially fixed after pivoting about its longitudinal axis. This enables simple installation of the insert in the first groove. The design of the insert formed by the second longitudinal groove enables the insert to be inserted into the first longitudinal groove in a specific pivoted position, which cannot be assumed once the surface element has been installed.

[0008] In a further embodiment of the invention, the second longitudinal groove has a substantially C-shaped cross-section. This allows the insertion of surface elements with a rectangular cross-section at the end.

[0009] In a further development of the invention, an elastic sealing element is arranged at least partially on at least two opposite side walls of the second longitudinal groove. This enables a clamping insertion of a surface element into the second longitudinal groove, allowing the surface element to be mounted in the insert without tools by simply inserting it.

[0010] In one embodiment of the invention, the elastic sealing element is inserted into a recess arranged in the side wall. This allows sealing elements of different thicknesses to be used depending on the material thickness of the surface element to be used. Alternatively, the elastic sealing element can also be molded or glued onto the side wall. Molding the sealing element onto the side wall is particularly suitable for the manufacture of the insert using a plastic injection molding process, where it is molded onto the base material as an additional material, preferably an elastomer material.

[0011] In a further embodiment of the invention, locking grooves are formed in the side walls opposite at least one first longitudinal groove of the fence post profile. A cover profile is provided that can be locked into the locking grooves of the first longitudinal groove of the fence post profile via locking strips to close the longitudinal groove. This allows for tool-free closing of the longitudinal groove.

[0012] In a further development of the invention, the fence post profile is essentially cuboid-shaped and preferably made of metal, in particular aluminum. This enables cost-effective production, particularly using the extrusion process.

[0013] According to the invention, a stop piece is arranged in at least one first longitudinal groove, which is continuously longitudinally displaceable therein and can be fixed in a longitudinal position via a clamping means, preferably a clamping screw. This enables a variably positionable axial stop for the inserts to be inserted into the first longitudinal groove, thereby simultaneously achieving axial positioning of the surface elements. The stop piece preferably substantially fills the cross-section of the longitudinal groove.

[0014] In a further embodiment of the invention, the fence post profile is closed at one end by a cover plate arranged axially to close the existing first longitudinal grooves. This ensures axial securing of the inserted inserts.

[0015] In a further development of the invention, a preferably elastic pressure piece is arranged in at least one first longitudinal groove, which is connected to the cover plate via a clamping means, preferably a threaded rod. This enables axial clamping of the inserts inserted into the longitudinal groove, thereby achieving a play-free fixation of the surface elements in the fence post profile.

[0016] In one embodiment of the invention, the fence post profile has a central channel along its central longitudinal axis. Preferably, a ground anchor is provided with a plug-in profile that can be inserted into the central channel to secure the fence post profile, with its outer contour essentially corresponding to the inner contour of the central channel. This allows the fence post profile to be attached by sliding it onto the ground anchor, creating a positive connection between the central channel and the plug-in profile.

[0017] Further developments and refinements of the invention are specified in the remaining subclaims. Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are described in detail below. They show: Figure 1: the schematic representation of a fence section a) in spatial representation; b) in plan view; Figure 2: the representation of the device for receiving surface elements of the fence section from Figure 1 in exploded view; Figure 3 the representation of the fence post profile of the device from Figure 2 a) in spatial representation; b) in plan view; Figure 4 the representation of the use of the device from Figure 2 a) in a spatial representation; b) in a plan view; Figure 5 the spatial representation of the stop piece of the device from Figure 2 ; Figure 6 the spatial representation of the pressure piece of the device from Figure 2 ; Figure 7 shows the cover profile of the device from Figure 2a) in a spatial representation; b) in a plan view; Figure 8 shows a representation of a fence post profile in a further embodiment a) in a spatial representation; b) in a plan view; Figure 9 shows a representation of a hinge insert a) in a spatial representation; b) in a plan view.

[0018] The fence section selected as an exemplary embodiment, mounted with a device according to the invention for receiving surface elements, comprises a fence post profile 1 provided with longitudinal grooves 11 in which inserts 2 are pivotably arranged, which are held axially between a stop piece 3 and a pressure piece 4 and which has a second longitudinal groove 21 for receiving a surface element 8. The fence post profile 1 is closed at one end by a cover plate 5, to which a hood 6 is applied. A surface element 8 designed as a panel is inserted into each of the inserts 2 of a first longitudinal groove 11 of the fence post profile 1, thereby forming a closed fence surface. The fence post profile 1 is fastened by a ground anchor 9, which projects into the ground. Figure 2 The device is shown in a simplified manner with a shortened fence post profile 1, in whose longitudinal grooves 11 only one insert 2 is inserted.

[0019] In the exemplary embodiment, the fence post profile 1 is designed as an extruded aluminum hollow profile with a substantially square cross-section. On three longitudinal sides, the fence post profile 1 has a first longitudinal groove 11 in the center, which extends over its entire length and has a circular arc-shaped cross-section spanning an angle of 240°, whereby an undercut 111 is formed on both sides of its longitudinal opening. The fourth side is closed. Two axial locking grooves 12 are inserted opposite one another in the first longitudinal grooves and extend over the entire length of the first longitudinal grooves 11. The longitudinal grooves 11 delimit a central channel 13, which has a square cross-section and extends along the central axis of the fence post profile 1.

[0020] The insert 2 is cylindrical and, in the exemplary embodiment, is manufactured as a plastic injection-molded part. A second longitudinal groove 21 is introduced into the outer surface of the insert 2 and extends over the entire length of the insert 2. The second longitudinal groove 21 merges radially into a widened section 22 with a rectangular cross-section, forming the inner contour of a C-profile. Due to the second longitudinal groove 21, the insert 2 has an arcuate cross-section spanning an angle of 220°. A receptacle 23 for a sealing element 24 is introduced into each of the three side walls of the widened section 22 of the second longitudinal groove 21. The receptacle 23 comprises a longitudinal groove 231, from the base of which an incision 232 extends, forming an undercut.

[0021] The stop piece 3 is designed in the shape of a cylindrical segment and has an outer surface that corresponds to the inner surface of the first longitudinal groove 11 of the fence post profile 1, into which it can be inserted. Due to its cylindrical segment-shaped design, the stop piece 3 can be inserted from the front in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the fence post profile 1 in a pivoted position into the first longitudinal groove 11, where, after pivoting about its longitudinal axis, it rests against the undercut 111 and is thus radially fixed. For axial fixation of the stop piece 3 in the first longitudinal groove 11, a radial threaded bore 31 is arranged, into which a grub screw (not shown) is screwed, which can be clamped against the fence post profile 1. The threaded bore 31 can be closed by a cover plug 32.

[0022] The pressure piece 4 comprises a substantially cylindrical pressure body 41, which is centrally provided with a threaded rod 42, with which it is screwed into a threaded bore 51 provided for this purpose in the cover plate 5. The outer diameter of the pressure body 41 is smaller than the inner diameter of the first longitudinal groove 11 of the fence post profile 1. The threaded rod 42 is rotatable but axially fixed in the pressure body 41. At the head end, a slot (not shown) for the engagement of a screwdriver is introduced into the threaded rod 42. By rotating the threaded rod 42 in the threaded bore 51, the pressure body 41 can be moved axially in the first longitudinal groove 11 of the fence post profile 1. In the exemplary embodiment, the pressure body 41 is made of plastic, preferably of an elastomer plastic.

[0023] The cover plate 5 is essentially square and has an outer contour that corresponds to the outer contour of the cross-section of the fence post profile 1. Four holes 52 are drilled into the cover plate, through which screws (not shown) are passed, which are screwed into four threaded holes 14 arranged for this purpose in the fence post profile 1 at the head end.

[0024] The hood 6 is designed in the shape of a square prism, to which a circumferential collar 61 is connected. The inner contour of the collar 61 essentially corresponds to the outer contour of the cross-section of the fence post profile 1, which the collar 61 encompasses when the hood 6 is folded up. In the exemplary embodiment, the hood 6 is made of aluminum.

[0025] In the exemplary embodiment, the cover profile 7 is formed in one piece and comprises a rectangular base plate 71, on the longitudinal sides of which two oppositely positioned, inwardly inclined side walls 72 are arranged, each provided at its free end with an outwardly projecting locking strip 73. Parallel to the base plate 71, between the side walls 72, a clamping element 74 is arranged, curved in the opposite direction to the base plate 71.

[0026] The ground anchor 9 essentially consists of a mounting plate 91, on which a plug-in profile 92 is arranged centrally. The outer contour of the plug-in profile 92 essentially corresponds to the inner contour of the central channel 13 of the fence post profile 1, into which it projects.

[0027] To create a fence section, first, a stop piece 3 is inserted into a first longitudinal groove 11 of a fence post profile 1 on the ground side, which is fastened to the plug-in profile 92 of a ground anchor 9. Inserts 2 are then stacked on the stop piece 3 and pivoted into the first longitudinal groove 11. Surface elements 8 are then inserted into the second longitudinal groove 21 of the inserts 2 and are held clamped between the sealing elements 24. The desired alignment of the surface elements 8 can now be achieved by pivoting them over the inserts 2 which are pivotally mounted in the fence post profile 1. With their free ends, the surface elements 8 are inserted accordingly into inserts 2 of another fence post profile 1, which are in turn held clamped there between the sealing elements 24.

[0028] A cover plate 5 provided with the required pressure pieces 4 is fastened to the fence post profile 1 via screws guided through its bores 52, which are screwed into threaded bores 14 provided for this purpose in the fence post profile 1. The inserts 2 inserted in the first longitudinal groove 1 of the respective fence post profile 1, with surface elements 8 held therein, are clamped axially against the stop piece 3 via the pressure body 41 of the pressure piece 4 projecting into the first longitudinal groove by rotating the threaded rod 42 in the threaded bore 51 of the cover plate 5.

[0029] Unused first longitudinal grooves 1 are closed by a cover profile 7, which is pressed into the respective first longitudinal groove 1 with its side walls 72 until its locking strips 73 engage the locking grooves 12 of the first longitudinal groove 1. The locking strips 73 are clamped against the locking grooves 12 by the clamping element 74. Finally, the cover 6 is slipped onto the fence post profile 1 with its collar 61.

[0030] In the embodiment according to the Figures 8 and 9For the optional attachment of a gate hinge (not shown), additional opposing retaining grooves for securing a hinge insert 2' are provided in the first longitudinal groove 1 of the fence post profile 1'. For this purpose, the hinge insert 2' is designed as a solid cylinder and, for further anchoring, is provided with opposing retaining strips 25 for engaging in the retaining grooves 15 of the first longitudinal groove 11 of the fence post profile 1'. Spaced apart from the retaining strips 25 are two locking strips 27 for locking into the locking groove 12 of the first longitudinal groove 11. For attaching a hinge, the hinge insert 2' is provided with two spaced-apart, radial threaded holes 26. The hinge insert can be secured between two stop pieces 3 provided for this purpose in the first longitudinal groove 1.Depending on the required number of gate hinges, two or more hinge inserts 2' can be arranged in the longitudinal groove 1. Between the hinge inserts, a correspondingly shortened cover profile 7 can be inserted into the first longitudinal groove 1.

Claims

1. Device for holding panel elements (8) for manufacturing a fence, comprising a fence post profile (1, 1'), which has a first longitudinal groove (11) extending over its length on at least one side, the longitudinal opening of which is tapered, whereby an undercut (111) is formed, wherein at least one first longitudinal groove (11) receives an insert (2), which has a second longitudinal groove (21) for receiving a panel element (8) and which is pivotable about its longitudinal axis in the first longitudinal groove (11), wherein a stop piece (3) is arranged in at least one first longitudinal groove (11), which is continuously longitudinally displaceable, characterised in that the stop piece (3) can be fixed in a longitudinal position via a clamping means.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the first longitudinal groove (11) has a circular arc-shaped cross-section, the circular arc of which spans an angle of greater than 200°, wherein the insert (2) is of cylindrical shape.

3. Device according to claim 2, characterised in that the insert (2) has a circular arc-shaped cross-section due to the second longitudinal groove (21), which spans an angle of greater than 200°, preferably of greater than 240°, and is designed in such a manner that it can be inserted from the front in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the fence post profile (1) in a pivot position into the first longitudinal groove (11), where it is radially fixed after pivoting about its longitudinal axis.

4. Device according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that the second longitudinal groove (21) has a substantially C-shaped cross-section.

5. Device according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that an elastic sealing element (24) is arranged at least in some regions on at least two opposite side walls of the second longitudinal groove (21).

6. Device according to claim 5, characterised in that the elastic sealing element (24) is inserted in a receptacle (23) arranged in the side wall or is injection-moulded or glued to the side wall.

7. Device according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that latching grooves (12) are inserted in the side walls of at least one first longitudinal groove (11) of the fence post profile (1) opposite one another, wherein a cover profile (7) is provided, which can be latched into the latching grooves (12) of the first longitudinal groove (11) of the fence post profile (1) via latching strips (73) in order to close the longitudinal groove.

8. Device according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that the fence post profile (1) is substantially cuboid in shape and is preferably made of metal, in particular aluminium.

9. Device according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that the clamping means is a clamping screw.

10. Device according to claim 9, characterised in that the stop piece (3) substantially fills the cross-section of the longitudinal groove.

11. Device according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that the fence post profile (1) is closed on one head end via a cover plate (5) arranged to axially close the existing first longitudinal grooves (11).

12. Device according to claim 11, characterised in that in at least one first longitudinal groove (11) a preferably elastic pressure piece (4) is arranged, which is connected to the cover plate (5) via a clamping means, preferably a threaded rod (42).

13. Device according to one of the previous claims, characterised in that the fence post profile (1) has a central channel (13) along its central longitudinal axis.

14. Device according to claim 13, characterised in that a ground anchor (9) is provided, with a plug-in profile (92), which can be plugged into the central channel (13) in order to fasten the fence post profile (1), wherein the outer contour of which substantially corresponds to the inner contour of the central channel (13).

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