Construction kit for making an automatic sliding door and method for preparing the manufacture of an automatic sliding door

Abstract

The invention relates to a construction kit (9) for producing an automatic sliding door (1) for a building, comprising at least the following assemblies: at least one door assembly (4) with a plurality of door assembly elements (11, 21) for at least one sliding door leaf (2), a drive assembly (5) with a plurality of drive assembly elements (31, 41), a motor assembly with a plurality of motor assembly elements, wherein the construction kit (9) is divided into a plurality of packages (10, 20, 30, 40, 70).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a construction kit for manufacturing an automatic sliding door for a building. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for preparing the manufacture of an automatic sliding door for a building.

[0002] Automatic sliding doors are used to close an opening in a building, for example, at a building entrance. Current technology often involves assembling a large number of individual parts, which then require further processing steps to produce the automatic sliding door.

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a construction kit for producing an automatic sliding door for a building that can be assembled and shipped with as little effort as possible. Furthermore, the construction kit should enable the simplest possible production of the automatic door. Likewise, a method should be provided for preparing the production of the automatic sliding door for the building.

[0004] The problem is solved by the features of the independent claims. The dependent claims relate to preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0005] The solution to this problem is a construction kit for producing an automatic sliding door for a building. The construction kit includes at least the following components: a door assembly, a drive assembly, and a motor assembly.

[0006] The door assembly comprises a plurality of door assembly elements for producing at least one sliding door leaf of the automatic sliding door. As will be described below, the sliding door to be produced can also have two sliding door leaves, so that the door assembly can comprise the door assembly elements for two sliding door leaves. Additionally or alternatively, the sliding door can comprise at least one fixed side panel, as will also be described below.

[0007] The door assembly elements preferably comprise a plurality of door profiles and / or a plurality of door seals. The door assembly elements particularly preferably comprise door profiles and door seals. Furthermore, the door assembly elements can also comprise small door parts, in particular connecting elements such as screws. To manufacture the individual sliding door leaf, a door leaf, e.g., a glass pane, is also required. This door leaf is preferably not part of the construction kit described here.

[0008] The door profiles are preferably designed to form a frame, in particular a full-circle frame, around the door leaf. For this purpose, the door profiles can be connected to each other at the corners, for example, using the connecting elements associated with the door components.

[0009] The door seals are preferably designed to be attached to the door profiles. The door seals can serve as seals between the door profiles and the door leaf, or they can be mounted on the outside of the door profiles, for example, to seal against the main or secondary closing edge or against the floor.

[0010] The drive assembly comprises a plurality of drive assembly elements. The drive assembly elements preferably comprise a cover and / or a drive profile. The drive assembly elements particularly preferably comprise the cover and the drive profile.

[0011] Additionally, the drive assembly elements can optionally include a mounting plate. It is conceivable that the drive assembly elements optionally include a track. Furthermore, the drive assembly elements can include small drive parts, such as connecting elements, such as screws, or cables.

[0012] The mounting plate is preferably designed to be attached to the building above the sliding door, for example, to the lintel. Furthermore, the mounting plate and the drive profile are preferably designed so that the drive profile can be attached to the mounting plate. The drive profile serves to support at least one carriage. The cover is preferably designed to cover the drive profile and the elements located therein, such as the motor unit or the carriages. For this purpose, the cover is designed, in particular, for attachment to the drive profile and / or the mounting plate.

[0013] If a guide profile is present, the guide profile is preferably designed to be placed, in particular glued, onto a corresponding surface of the drive profile. The guide profile serves as the running surface for at least one carriage of the automatic sliding door.

[0014] The motor assembly comprises several motor assembly elements. The motor assembly elements comprise the motor unit and at least one carriage. The at least one carriage is designed to attach the individual sliding door leaf to the drive profile and to guide it in a slidingly movable manner, with the carriage(s) resting on the drive profile and / or the drive profile. In particular, one or two carriages are provided per sliding door leaf.

[0015] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the at least one carriage can be connected to the motor unit for driving purposes, for example via a belt. This allows the at least one sliding door leaf to be moved automatically by means of the motor unit.

[0016] The construction kit provides for the assemblies, specifically the individual assembly elements, to be divided into several packages. "Assembly elements" is used as a generic term for the door assembly elements, drive assembly elements, and motor assembly elements.

[0017] A package is understood, in particular, to be a unit with its own outer packaging. The outer packaging is, in particular, formed by a cardboard box and / or film and / or packaging tape. A cardboard box is particularly preferred. This outer packaging allows the individual package to be transported and shipped as a single "unit."

[0018] The construction kit is specifically designed to be shipped. The recipient takes further steps to manufacture or prepare for the manufacture of the automatic sliding door system. This includes unpacking at least some of the packages or forwarding them, e.g., for coating. Typically, the recipient receives the forwarded packages or the assembly elements they contain back so that the recipient can assemble the sliding door system.

[0019] By providing a construction kit, the necessary components are already assembled, making it easy to manufacture an automatic sliding door, especially with the addition of at least one glass pane. Dividing the components into several packages takes into account the fact that the individual components have different spatial dimensions. Dividing the components into several packages avoids unnecessary packaging space during shipping.

[0020] Preferably, several assembly elements are combined in one package. For example, several assembly elements can be combined in at least two packages of the construction kit. Particularly preferably, several assembly elements are combined in the majority of packages. In one embodiment, several assembly elements are combined in each of the packages. This avoids unnecessary packaging material. Furthermore, the recipient of the construction kit can more easily assign the assembly elements to the construction kit.

[0021] Preferably, related assembly elements of an assembly are grouped together in such a package. Thus, the arrangement of corresponding assembly elements in individual packages allows related assembly elements to be grouped together in such a package and thus be easily assigned to the correct assembly by the recipient of the construction kit.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, at least one package is provided for each assembly of the construction kit. As will be described in more detail, several packages are preferably provided for at least one assembly. In particular, several packages can be provided for each of the door assembly and / or the drive assembly. Preferably, several packages are provided for each of at least two of the assemblies, in particular for the door assembly and the drive assembly.

[0023] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that for at least one assembly, in particular for the door assembly and / or the drive assembly, a package assembly is formed from at least two packages of the assembly. Preferably, for at least two assemblies, in particular for the door assembly and the drive assembly, a package assembly is formed from at least two packages. Particularly preferably, for at least one assembly, in particular for the door assembly and / or the drive assembly, exactly one package assembly is formed from at least two packages of the assembly. For example, for at least two assemblies, in particular for the door assembly and the drive assembly, exactly one package assembly is formed from at least two packages of the assembly.

[0024] The bundled package has its own composite packaging. The composite packaging can be made of cardboard and / or film and / or packaging tape. Particularly preferably, the composite packaging can be made of packaging tape. By forming bundled packages, it is possible to combine these packages into a bundled package, even if the group elements of an assembly are divided into several packages, so that a bundled package, in particular precisely one bundled package, is available for each assembly. The bundled package forms a "part" that can be transported and shipped independently.

[0025] Preferably, a package assembly or a package can be provided for each assembly. Particularly preferably, exactly one package assembly or exactly one package can be provided for each assembly. For example, a package, in particular exactly one package, or a package assembly, in particular exactly one package assembly, can be provided for the motor assembly.

[0026] Preferably, the door assembly elements are divided into first door assembly elements and second door assembly elements. Particularly preferably, there are only first door assembly elements and second door assembly elements, but no further door assembly elements. This means that all door assembly elements of the door assembly are either first door assembly elements or second door assembly elements.

[0027] Preferably, the provided packages comprise a first door package and a second door package. The first and second door packages each comprise door assembly elements. In particular, all door assembly elements are distributed between these two door packages, and no further door packages are provided.

[0028] Preferably, the first and second door packages each comprise exclusively door assembly elements.

[0029] First door assembly elements, in particular all first door assembly elements, are arranged in the first door package. The first door assembly elements include, in particular, all door profiles. The first door assembly elements are preferably intended for coating and / or designed for coating. The first door assembly elements are preferably all made of metal. Coating means that these first door assembly elements must be subjected to a coating, e.g., painting, before they are assembled to form the sliding door leaf.

[0030] Particularly preferably, a corresponding marking, preferably a sticker or print, is provided on the outside of the outer packaging of the first door package, indicating that this first door package contains parts intended for coating. The marking can, for example, comprise a symbol and / or words to indicate that this first door package contains parts that require coating. This has the advantage that the recipient of the construction kit can transport the first door package further without opening it in order to carry out the coating.

[0031] The second door package contains, in particular, all of the second door assembly elements. The second door assembly elements include, in particular, the door seals. Optionally, the second door assembly elements can include the small door parts. These second door assembly elements are, in particular, not intended for coating. The door seals are preferably made of plastic.

[0032] Preferably, the first and second door packages have the same length and / or width. In particular, the length of the first and second door packages is at most 3.0 m, preferably at most 2.8 m, particularly preferably at most 2.6 m, to enable easy shipping. Because the two door packages have the same length and / or width, they can be easily assembled into a package assembly. The length of the door packages is preferably at least 0.75 m, particularly preferably at least 1.0 m.

[0033] Preferably, the first and second door packages form a package assembly, in particular a package assembly that is held together with packaging tapes.

[0034] Preferably, the drive assembly elements are divided into at least one first drive assembly element and one second drive assembly element, preferably into first drive assembly elements and second drive assembly elements. It can also be provided that the drive assembly elements are divided into one first drive assembly element and several second drive assembly elements.

[0035] Particularly preferably, there is only the first drive assembly element(s) and the second drive assembly element(s), but no further drive assembly elements. This means that all drive assembly elements of the drive assembly are either first drive assembly elements or second drive assembly elements.

[0036] Preferably, the provided packages comprise a first drive package and a second drive package. The first and second drive packages each comprise drive assembly elements. In particular, all drive assembly elements are distributed between these two drive packages, and no further drive packages are provided.

[0037] Preferably, the first and second drive packages each comprise exclusively drive assembly elements.

[0038] First drive assembly elements, in particular all of the first drive assembly elements, are arranged in the first drive package. If only one first drive assembly element is present, the first drive assembly element is arranged in the first drive package. The first drive assembly element(s) include, in particular, the panel. The first drive assembly element(s) are preferably intended for coating and / or designed for coating. The first drive assembly element(s) are preferably made of metal. If several first drive assembly elements are present, they are preferably all made of metal. Coating means that this(these) first drive assembly element(s) must be subjected to a coating, e.g., painting, before they are assembled to form the sliding door.

[0039] Particularly preferably, a corresponding marking, preferably a sticker or imprint, is provided on the outside of the outer packaging of the first drive package, indicating that this first drive package contains parts intended for coating. The marking can, for example, comprise a symbol and / or words to indicate that this first drive package contains parts that require coating. This has the advantage that the recipient of the construction kit can transport the first drive package further without opening it in order to carry out the coating.

[0040] The second drive package contains second drive assembly elements, in particular all second drive assembly elements. The second drive assembly elements include at least the drive profile. If a mounting plate is present, the mounting plate is considered one of the second drive assembly elements. If a running profile is present, the running profile is considered one of the second drive assembly elements. The second drive assembly elements can optionally include the small drive parts. These second drive assembly elements are, in particular, not intended for coating.

[0041] Preferably, the first and second drive packages have the same length and / or width. In particular, the length of the first and second drive packages is at most 2.8 m, preferably at most 2.6 m, and particularly preferably at most 2.35 m, to enable easy shipping. The length of the drive packages is preferably at least 0.75 m, particularly preferably at least 1.0 m. Because the two drive packages have the same length and / or width, they can be easily assembled into a package assembly.

[0042] Preferably, the first and second drive packages form a package assembly, in particular a package assembly that is held together with packaging tapes.

[0043] In addition to the described motor unit and the at least one carriage, the motor assembly preferably also comprises a locking unit and / or a battery unit as motor assembly elements. The locking unit is present in particular if the sliding door is to be lockable. The battery unit is present in particular if emergency operation of the sliding door is provided. The motor assembly elements can optionally include small motor parts, such as connecting elements. The packages of the construction kit preferably comprise a plurality of motor assembly packages. These multiple motor assembly packages are preferably combined to form a package assembly. The package assembly is preferably formed by composite packaging and can be made of cardboard.

[0044] Preferably, one motor assembly package is provided for the motor unit and another motor assembly package for the at least one carriage. If multiple carriages are used, these can also be divided into several motor assembly packages. Another motor assembly package can optionally accommodate the locking unit. Another motor assembly package can optionally accommodate the battery unit. A separate motor assembly package can be provided for the small motor parts, or the small motor parts can be contained in one of the other motor assembly packages.

[0045] Alternatively, the engine assembly elements, preferably all engine assembly elements, are arranged in an engine assembly package.

[0046] The sliding door may include at least the fixed side panel. The construction kit may include at least one side assembly with multiple side assembly elements for a side panel.

[0047] If multiple side panels are present, the construction kit may include multiple side assemblies.

[0048] The side assembly elements preferably comprise a plurality of side panel profiles and / or a plurality of side panel seals. The side assembly elements particularly preferably comprise side panel profiles and side panel seals. Furthermore, the side assembly elements can also comprise small side panel parts, in particular connecting elements such as screws. To manufacture the individual side panel, a wall element, e.g., a glass pane, is also required. This wall element is preferably not part of the construction kit described here. If side assembly elements are present, the generic term "assembly elements" preferably also includes the side assembly elements.

[0049] It is preferably provided that the side assembly elements are divided into first side assembly elements and second side assembly elements.

[0050] Particularly preferably, there are only first side assembly elements and second side assembly elements, but no further side assembly elements. This means that all side assembly elements of the side assembly are either first side assembly elements or second side assembly elements.

[0051] Preferably, the provided packages comprise a first side package and a second side package. The first and second side packages each comprise side assembly elements. In particular, all side assembly elements are distributed between these two side packages, and no further side packages are provided.

[0052] Preferably, the first and second side packages each comprise exclusively side assembly elements.

[0053] First side assembly elements, in particular all first side assembly elements, are arranged in the first side package. The first side assembly elements include, in particular, all side panel profiles. The first side assembly elements are preferably intended for coating and / or designed for coating. The first side assembly elements are preferably all made of metal. Coating means that these first side assembly elements must be subjected to a coating, e.g., painting, before they are assembled to form the side panel.

[0054] Particularly preferably, a corresponding marking, preferably a sticker or print, is provided on the outside of the outer packaging of the first side pack, indicating that this first side pack contains parts intended for coating. The marking can, for example, comprise a symbol and / or words to indicate that this first side pack contains parts that require coating. This has the advantage that the recipient of the construction kit can transport the first side pack further without opening it in order to carry out the coating.

[0055] The second side package contains, in particular, all of the second side assembly elements. The second door assembly elements include, in particular, the side panel seals. Optionally, the second side assembly elements can include the small side panel parts. These second side assembly elements are, in particular, not intended for coating. The side panel seals are preferably made of plastic.

[0056] Preferably, the first and second side packages have the same length and / or width. In particular, the length of the first and second side packages is at most 3.0 m, preferably at most 2.8 m, particularly preferably at most 2.6 m, to enable easy shipping. The length of the side packages is preferably at least 0.75 m, particularly preferably at least 1.0 m. Because the two side packages have the same length and / or width, they can be easily assembled into a package assembly.

[0057] Preferably, the first and second side packages form a package assembly, in particular a package assembly that is held together with packaging tapes.

[0058] Preferably, the construction kit is designed to be modified after receipt and before assembly of the automatic sliding door. Modification is understood in particular to mean all steps that are not associated with assembly, i.e., not with connecting individual components. Modification is understood in particular to mean that the construction kit, i.e., at least one component of the construction kit, is / are shortened in length and / or perforations are introduced and / or coated. In particular, the modification is limited to precisely this shortening, perforation, and / or coating. Particularly preferably, both the steps of shortening, perforation, and coating are carried out. This means, in particular, that no further modifications are provided.In particular, it is not intended that any of the components of the construction kit must be subjected to machining or cutting operations that go beyond shortening or the creation of holes.

[0059] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that at least one of the door assembly elements, in particular at least one of the door profiles, has been subjected to a material-removing process step prior to shipping. In particular, it is provided that the door assembly element, in particular at least one of the door profiles, comprises a recess for receiving a floor guide rail. The recess is preferably introduced prior to shipping by the material-removing step. This has the advantage that such a complicated modification, namely the provision of the recess, takes place before the construction kit is shipped.

[0060] It is preferably provided that the construction kit for producing the automatic sliding door is designed as a double-leaf sliding door. This double-leaf sliding door comprises a first sliding door leaf and a second sliding door leaf. Such double-leaf sliding doors extend over a relatively great length (measured horizontally) and are intended to close correspondingly large openings in the building. The drive assembly elements present, namely the drive profile and the covering, if present the running profile and / or the mounting plate, are correspondingly long, in particular over 2 m, since these drive assembly elements must extend over the entire length. Therefore, it is preferably provided that at least one drive assembly element of the construction kit, in particular the drive profile and the covering, if present the running profile and / or the mounting plate, is in two parts.The two parts of the respective drive assembly element are preferably designed to be joined together to form the final drive assembly element over its entire length. In particular, each part of the two-part design is shorter than 360 cm, preferably shorter than 310 cm, particularly preferably shorter than 250 cm. Each part of the two-part design can be longer than 75 cm, preferably longer than 100 cm.

[0061] The construction kit comprises, in particular as a drive assembly element, preferably at least one connecting part for connecting two-part drive assembly elements to one another. In particular, such a connecting part is provided for the cladding and / or the drive profile, preferably for the cladding and the drive profile. The mounting plate, if present, does not necessarily require a connecting part, since the two parts of the mounting plate are attached to the building and therefore only need to be placed next to one another, but not connected to one another. The running profile, if present, is placed, e.g., glued, onto a corresponding surface of the drive profile. Therefore, the two parts of the running profile do not necessarily need to be connected to one another, but only need to be placed next to one another.

[0062] For the optional embodiment described below, it is also provided that the construction kit for producing the automatic sliding door is designed as a two-leaf sliding door. In this case, it is preferably provided that the first and second door packages each comprise the door assembly elements for both sliding door leaves. Thus, the first door package preferably contains first door assembly elements for both sliding door leaves, in particular all first door assembly elements for both sliding door leaves. The second door package preferably contains second door assembly elements for both sliding door leaves, in particular all second door assembly elements for both sliding door leaves.

[0063] It is also preferably provided that the first and second drive packages each comprise the drive assembly elements for both sliding door leaves. Thus, the first drive package preferably contains first drive assembly elements for both sliding door leaves, in particular all first drive assembly elements for both sliding door leaves, and the second drive package preferably contains second drive assembly elements for both sliding door leaves, in particular all second drive assembly elements for both sliding door leaves.

[0064] In the first and second drive packages, the parts of the two-part drive assembly elements can be arranged side by side. However, after assembly of the two-part drive assembly elements, the parts of the drive assembly elements are placed one behind the other.

[0065] The invention further comprises a method for preparing the manufacture of an automatic sliding door for a building. The sliding door to be manufactured is the same sliding door as described in the context of the construction kit. The method serves for selecting and / or using the construction kit according to the invention, in particular the construction kit according to one of claims 1 to 11. Likewise, a construction kit is protected that is determined or manufactured by means of the method according to the invention, in particular a method according to claims 12 to 15, or that is manufactured and used according to the method according to claim 16.

[0066] The procedure includes: (i) assembling the construction kit as described above and / or as defined in the claims; and (ii) shipping the plurality of packages of the construction kit. In particular, it is intended that the packages and / or package groups are assembled as described in the context of the construction kit and / or as described in the claims to the construction kit.

[0067] In particular, the majority of packages of the construction kit can be sent together.

[0068] Preferably, the process provides for the following steps to be carried out before compilation and dispatch. (a) A computer system is used in which data for several preconfigured construction kits are stored. The computer system can generally comprise one or more computers, e.g., PCs, servers, or virtual servers. The individual computers in the computer system can be located at the same or different locations and are networked accordingly.

[0069] It is envisaged that several, in particular each, of the preconfigured construction kits stored in the computer arrangement corresponds to the construction kit as previously described and / or defined in the claims. The preconfigured construction kits differ in at least one design, in particular parameters, specific to the door assembly and / or the drive assembly and / or the motor assembly. For example, these parameters can relate to the length of the door assembly elements and / or drive assembly elements. Furthermore, the parameters can relate to the geometric shape of the cross-section of profiles, in particular the door profiles and / or the seals. Furthermore, the parameters can relate to, for example, the design and / or functionality of the motor unit. Additionally or alternatively, the preconfigured construction kits can differ due to the specification of the sliding door, e.g.single-leaf or double-leaf, with or without side panel(s).

[0070] If side panels are present, the preconfigured construction kits may differ in the design, particularly the parameters, of the side assemblies, e.g., with regard to the geometric shape of the cross-section of the side panel profiles and / or the side panel seals.

[0071] (b) Furthermore, within the scope of the method, a configuration system operated on the computer arrangement is made available, in particular operated. This configuration system can be called up, for example, via a browser which accesses the data from the computer arrangement. The configuration system is designed so that a user can select and / or specify a number of user specifications. These user specifications relate, for example, to the height and width of the building opening on which the sliding door is to be installed. Furthermore, the user specification can relate, for example, to a selection as to whether the door is to be single-leaf or double-leaf. Furthermore, the user specification can relate, for example, to the type of profiles to be used. The computer system receives the user selection entered into the configuration system and / or the user information entered into the configuration system.

[0072] (c) In a next step, one of the preconfigured construction kits is assigned to the activated user specifications using the computer arrangement.

[0073] For this purpose, it is stored in the computer arrangement and / or can be determined by the computer arrangement which preconfigured construction kit is or should be assigned to which combination of user specifications.

[0074] (d) The computer system then outputs the assigned preconfigured design kit, in particular with an overall order number for the entire preconfigured design kit. This output may mean that the user of the configuration system is shown this preconfigured, assigned design kit in the form of a number and / or description. Additionally or alternatively, the output may mean that information is transmitted to the manufacturer of the design kit indicating which of the preconfigured design kits has been assigned to the user's specifications.

[0075] It may be provided that the overall order number is transmitted to the user. Preferably, the packages are provided with the overall order number. Alternatively or additionally, the packages or package combinations of the construction kit are each provided with sub-order numbers. If sub-order numbers are provided on the packages, the user is provided with a list of the sub-order numbers listed under the overall order number.

[0076] In particular, it is provided that the construction system is designed such that the user specifications to be selected and / or specified include the following: spatial dimensions of the opening in the building to be closed by the sliding door; and / or specification of the sliding door, in particular single-leaf, double-leaf, with or without side panel(s); and / or thickness of the door leaf, in particular of the glass pane.

[0077] Preferably, at least the opening in the building that is to be closed is one of the user specifications.

[0078] Particularly preferably, at least the spatial dimensions of the building opening to be closed by the sliding door, the specifications of the sliding door, and the thickness of the glass pane can be entered into the configuration system as user specifications. When specifying the sliding door, it is possible to select whether the sliding door should be single- or double-leaf, as well as whether the sliding door should have side panel(s). Based on these inputs, the configuration system selects the correct construction kit.

[0079] In addition, the following user specifications may be present: Specification of the motor assembly, in particular the motor unit and / or surface finish of the profiles.

[0080] It is also conceivable that the following user specifications exist: weight of the sliding door, seals on the sliding door; and / or further specifications of the door profiles; and / or further specifications of the cladding.

[0081] Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the construction system is designed to determine a target length of the at least one door assembly element and / or the at least one drive assembly element based on the user specifications. The door assembly elements here are in particular the door profiles and / or door seals. The drive assembly elements here are in particular the drive profile and the panel, optionally the mounting plate and / or the running profile. Within the scope of the method, the at least one door assembly element and / or the at least one drive assembly element is preferably shipped with an actual length that is greater than the target length. If one of the door assembly elements and / or drive assembly elements is shipped in two parts, the target length and the actual length relate to the total length of the assembled assembly element.The configuration system is preferably designed to output instructions describing the shortening to the target length. For example, the configuration system outputs this target length for the respective assembly element as an instruction. Based on these instructions, the recipient of the construction kit can shorten the corresponding assembly element to the target length after shipping and before assembling the sliding door.

[0082] It can be provided that the design system is designed to determine a length and / or a width, preferably a length and a width, of the door leaf, in particular of the glass pane, based on the user specifications. In particular, the design system uses at least the spatial dimensions of the opening in the building to be closed by the sliding door to determine the length and / or width of the door leaf, in particular of the glass pane. The design system transfers the specification of a length and / or a width of the door leaf to the user, in particular electronically. The user who receives the specification of a length and / or a width of the door leaf can order the door leaf with the correct spatial dimensions, so that the production of the sliding door can then proceed without complications.

[0083] The procedure preferably provides for the following procedural steps: Before assembling the construction kit and / or before shipping: carrying out a material removal step on at least one of the door profiles, in particular creating a recess for receiving a floor guide rail; and / or after shipping: coating the first door assembly elements and / or first drive assembly elements; and / or after shipping: shortening at least one of the door assembly elements and / or at least one of the drive assembly elements to the desired length, preferably according to the instructions; and / or after shipping: making at least one hole in at least one door assembly element and / or drive assembly element using a template; in particular, the construction kit can comprise the corresponding template.

[0084] Preferably, all of the above steps take place.

[0085] In the case of a double-leaf sliding door, the method may comprise the following step after shipping: assembling, in particular connecting, at least one drive assembly element shipped in two parts.

[0086] The method may optionally include manufacturing the sliding door.

[0087] The invention will now be described in more detail using an exemplary embodiment. In the following: Fig. 1 different automatic sliding doors, manufactured with a construction kit according to the invention according to an embodiment, Fig. 2 a schematic representation of an automatic sliding door manufactured with the construction kit according to the invention according to the embodiment, Fig. 3 a detailed view of an automatic sliding door manufactured with the construction kit according to the invention according to the embodiment, Fig. 4a cross-section of a first door package of the construction kit according to the invention according to the embodiment, Fig. 5 a cross-section of a second door package of the construction kit according to the invention according to the embodiment, Fig. 6 a cross-section of a first drive package of the construction kit according to the invention according to the embodiment, Fig. 7 a cross-section of a second drive package of the construction kit according to the invention according to the embodiment, Fig. 8 a perspective view of a package assembly comprising the first and second door package of the construction kit according to the invention according to the embodiment, Fig. 9 a perspective view of a package assembly comprising the first and second drive package of the construction kit according to the invention according to the exemplary embodiment, Fig. 10a perspective view of a package assembly of the engine assembly of the construction kit according to the invention according to the embodiment, Fig. 11 schematic views of a two-part cladding of the construction kit according to the invention according to the embodiment, Fig. 12 schematic views of a door profile of the construction kit according to the invention according to the embodiment, Fig. 13 a schematic view of the method according to the invention according to the embodiment, Fig. 14 a schematic view of a configuration system of the inventive method according to the embodiment.

[0088] The following figures describe a construction kit 9 ​​for producing an automatic sliding door 1 for a building. Furthermore, a method 100 according to the invention for preparing the production of the automatic sliding door 1 is described with reference to the figures. Unless otherwise stated in detail, reference is always made to all figures.

[0089] Fig. 1 shows four exemplary designs of automatic sliding doors that can be manufactured with a construction kit 9 ​​according to the invention. The two upper illustrations in Fig. 1 show the sliding door 1 each with a sliding door leaf 2. The upper right illustration shows that a fixed side part 3 can be located next to the individual sliding door leaf 2. The lower two illustrations in Fig. 1show that the sliding door 1 can be designed as a double-leaf door with a first sliding door leaf 2 and a second sliding door leaf 2. The lower left illustration shows that a side part 3 can be arranged on each side of the sliding door leaf 2.

[0090] The construction kit 9 ​​for producing the respective sliding door 1 comprises a door assembly 4. This door assembly 4 contains the door assembly elements for either one sliding door leaf 2 or for both sliding door leaves 2. As explained in the general part of the description, the door assembly 4 of the construction kit 9 ​​does not include the door leaf, for example the glass pane.

[0091] Furthermore, the construction kit 9 ​​comprises a drive assembly 5 with the associated drive assembly elements and a motor assembly with the associated motor assembly elements.

[0092] Fig. 2shows, in a purely schematic view, assembly elements of the sliding door 1. It can be seen that the door assembly 4 comprises several door profiles 12, e.g. four door profiles 12 per sliding door leaf 2.

[0093] Furthermore, the schematic representation in Fig. 2 as components of the motor assembly a motor unit 6 and a carriage 7. The sliding door leaf 2 hangs on the carriage 7. The respective carriage 7 is drive-connected to the motor unit 6 via elements not shown, e.g. a belt, so that the carriage 7 and thus the sliding door leaf 2 can be moved automatically in the horizontal direction.

[0094] Furthermore, the schematic representation in Fig. 2several assembly elements of the drive assembly 5. The drive assembly 5 accordingly comprises a mounting plate 43 to which a drive profile 42 is attached. On the drive profile 42 is a running profile 45, on which the carriage 7 rests and rolls. The drive profile 42 is covered by a cover 32.

[0095] Fig. 3 shows a sectional view of the structure of the sliding door 1, which can be manufactured using the construction kit 9. Here, it can be seen that the guide profile 45 rests on the drive profile 42. It can also be seen that the drive profile 42 is attached to the mounting plate 43. The cover 32 is attached to the drive profile 42 and covers at least the front and bottom sides of the drive profile 42.

[0096] Furthermore, Fig. 3that the upper door profile 12 of the sliding door leaf 2 is connected to the carriage 7 and that the fixed side part 3 is attached directly to the lintel of the building.

[0097] The Figures 4 to 10 illustrate the division of the individual assembly elements of the door assembly 4, the drive assembly 5 and the motor assembly 6 into several packages. Overall, the construction kit 9 ​​results from the overview of the Figures 8, 9, 10 .

[0098] Regarding the Figures 4 and 5 It should be noted that the door assembly 4 includes, as door assembly elements, in addition to the door profiles 12, door seals 22 and small door parts 23. All door assembly elements are divided into first door assembly elements 11, which include the door profiles 12, and second door assembly elements 21, which include the door seals 22 and the small door parts 23.

[0099] Fig. 4shows a first door package 10, in which all the first door assembly elements 11, i.e., the door profiles 12, are located. Like every package presented here, the first door package 10 also includes an outer packaging 60, made of cardboard in the illustrated embodiment. All the first door assembly elements 11 are located within this outer packaging 60.

[0100] Fig. 4 illustrates purely schematically that a marking 8 may be located on this first door package 10. This marking 8 graphically illustrates that the assembly elements located in the first door package 10 are to be coated.

[0101] Fig. 5 shows a second door package 20, in which all second door assembly elements 21, in particular the door seals 22 and the small door parts 23, are located. The second door package 20 also includes a cardboard outer packaging 60. All second door assembly elements 21 are located within the outer packaging 60.

[0102] All drive assembly elements are divided into first drive assembly elements 31, which includes the cover 32, and second drive assembly elements 41, which include the drive profile 42, the mounting plate 43, the running profile 45 and small drive parts 44.

[0103] Fig. 6 shows a first drive package 30, in which all first drive assembly elements 31 are located. The first drive package 30 comprises an outer packaging 60, made of cardboard in the illustrated embodiment. All first drive assembly elements 31 are located within this outer packaging 60.

[0104] Fig. 6 illustrates purely schematically that the marking 8 can also be located on this first drive package 30. This marking 8 graphically illustrates that the assembly elements located in the first drive package 30 are to be coated.

[0105] Fig. 7shows a second drive package 40, in which all second drive assembly elements 41 are located. The second drive package 40 also includes a cardboard outer packaging 60. All second drive assembly elements 41 are located within the outer packaging 60.

[0106] Fig. 8 shows, purely schematically, that the first door package 10 and the second door package 20 of the construction kit 9 ​​can be combined into a package assembly. This package assembly is formed by connecting the first door package 10 and the second door package 20 with a composite packaging 61. In the exemplary embodiment, the composite packaging 61 consists of packaging tape. Alternatively, a cardboard box and / or a film can be used.

[0107] Furthermore, Fig. 8 that the first door package 10 and the second door package 20 have the same package length 62 and the same package width 63.

[0108] Fig. 9shows, purely schematically, that the first drive package 30 and the second drive package 40 of the construction kit 9 ​​can be combined into a package assembly. This package assembly is formed by connecting the first drive package 30 and the second drive package 40 with a composite packaging 61. In the exemplary embodiment, the composite packaging 61 comprises packaging tape. Alternatively, a cardboard box and / or a film can be used.

[0109] Furthermore, Fig. 8 that the first drive package 30 and the second drive package 40 have the same package length 62 and the same package width 63.

[0110] Fig. 10 shows purely schematically several engine assembly packages 70 in which individual engine assembly elements of the engine assembly are located. How Fig. 10As illustrated, it is particularly intended that, within the scope of the construction kit 9, all motor assembly packages 70, and thus all motor assembly elements of the motor assembly, are located in a package composite. A cardboard box containing all motor assembly packages 70 is used as the composite packaging 61. Alternatively, and not shown, a single motor assembly package containing the motor assembly elements can be provided.

[0111] Fig. 11 shows purely schematically the cover 32 of the drive assembly 5. According to Fig. 11The cover 32 can be constructed in two parts, which is particularly useful when a double-leaf sliding door 1 is to be manufactured with the construction kit 9. In this case, the building opening (measured in the horizontal direction) is relatively large, so that the drive assembly elements, namely drive profile 42, mounting plate 43, running profile 45 and cover 32, must extend over a correspondingly large length. In order to simplify the handling of these drive assembly elements, it is preferably provided that these drive assembly elements - as in Fig. 11 shown by way of example with reference to the cover 32. In the two-part design, a corresponding connecting part 50 is provided, in particular, for the cover 32 and / or for the drive profile 42 in order to produce the corresponding drive assembly element over its entire length from the two-part design.

[0112] In the Figures 6 and 7 Drive packages 30, 40 are shown in which the drive assembly elements, namely the drive profile 42, the mounting plate 43, the cover 32 and the running profile 45, are designed in two parts. Figures 6 and 7 In the first drive package, both parts of the two-part cover 32 are shown in cross-section. The two parts of the cover 32 are arranged next to each other in the first drive package and rotated relative to each other. In contrast, the two parts of the cover 32 are arranged one behind the other in the assembled state, as shown in Figure 11 Accordingly, the two parts of the two-part mounting plate 43 are arranged opposite one another, and the two parts of the drive profile 42 in the second drive package 40 are arranged side by side and rotated relative to one another. After assembly, the two parts of the mounting plate 43 and the drive profile 42 are arranged one behind the other.

[0113] The Figures 4 to 10show together a construction kit 9 ​​of a double-leaf sliding door 1 without side parts 3, as in Figure 1 shown bottom right. Accordingly, the door packages 10, 20 comprise the door assembly elements 11, 21 for both sliding door leaves 2. For the remaining Figure 1 The sliding doors 1 shown here have the following modifications, among others: In a single-leaf sliding door 1, the drive assembly elements 31, 41 are not split in two. A first drive package 30 for a single-leaf door (not shown) contains only a single-piece cover and thus only one drive assembly element 31. The door packages 10, 20 contain only the door assembly elements 11, 21 for one sliding door leaf 2.

[0114] If a side part 3 is present, as in Figure 1As shown above right, the construction kit also includes a first and a second side package (not shown), which is constructed analogously to the door packages 10, 20 for a single-leaf door. The two side packages form a package assembly, as shown in Figure 8 shown.

[0115] If two side parts 3 are present, as in Figure 1 As shown below left, the construction kit also includes two package combinations, each consisting of a first and a second side package (not shown), which are constructed analogously to the door packages 10, 20 for a single-leaf door. The two side packages for each side panel form a package combination, as shown in Figure 8 shown.

[0116] Fig. 12shows one of the door profiles 12 in various views. It is shown that the door profile 12 preferably has a recess 51 on one side. This recess 51 is manufactured before the construction kit 9 ​​is assembled and shipped. Therefore, after shipping and thus before the sliding door 1 is installed, the corresponding door profile 12 only needs to be shortened and provided with holes. The recess 51, with its relatively complex geometry, is already present in the door profile 12. The recess serves to accommodate a floor guide rail.

[0117] Fig. 12 illustrates purely schematically that after shortening the door profile 12, corresponding holes can be made on the side where it was shortened using a template 52, which is preferably part of the construction kit 9.

[0118] Fig. 13shows purely schematically process steps 101 to 106 of the process 100 for preparing the production of the automatic sliding door 1. Fig. 14 shows, purely schematically, what a user interface of a configuration system 201 might look like. Such a configuration system 201 is used within the framework of the method 100 and is part of a computer arrangement 200. Various user specifications 202 can be recorded using the configuration system 201.

[0119] Method step 105 describes the assembly of the construction kit 9, as previously described. Method step 106 describes the joint shipping of the plurality of packages of the construction kit 9.

[0120] Before compiling 105 and sending 106, the following optional steps are provided: 101: Using the computer system 200, in which data on several preconfigured construction kits are stored, wherein several, in particular each, of the stored preconfigured construction kits correspond to the construction kit 9, wherein the preconfigured construction kits differ in at least one parameter specific to the door assembly 4 and / or the drive assembly 5 and / or the motor assembly and / or the specification of the sliding door to be manufactured. 102: Providing, in particular operating, the configuration system 201 operated on the computer system 200, on which a user can select and / or specify several user defaults 202.103: Assigning, by means of the computer arrangement 200, a preconfigured construction kit to the user specifications 202, wherein it is stored in the computer arrangement 200 and / or can be determined by the computer arrangement 200 which preconfigured construction kit is assigned or is to be assigned to which combination of user specifications 202. 104: Outputting, by means of the computer arrangement 200, the assigned preconfigured construction kit, in particular with an overall order number for the entire preconfigured construction kit.

[0121] The configuration system 201 is particularly designed so that the user specifications 202 to be selected and / or specified include the spatial dimensions of the opening to be closed by the sliding door 1. This is shown in the Figure 14on the left under the heading "structural opening": in the field "H" the height of the opening in the building and in the field "B" the width of the opening in the building can be entered by the user.

[0122] As in the middle of the Figure 14 As shown, the specifications of sliding door 1 can be selected. Here, the user has four options: single-leaf without side panel, double-leaf without side panel, single-leaf with side panel, double-leaf with side panels. These options are shown in Figure 14 From top left to bottom right, they are represented by a corresponding image in this order. The user can click the corresponding box next to the corresponding image.

[0123] As shown on the right in Figure 14 As shown, the user can select various glass pane thicknesses. In addition, additional specifications for the door profiles 12 and / or the panel 32 can be selected.

[0124] Bottom left in Figure 14 the specifications of the motor assembly can be selected.

[0125] The configuration system 201 is particularly designed to determine a target length of the at least one door assembly element and / or the at least one drive assembly element based on the user specifications 201, wherein the at least one door assembly element and / or the at least one drive assembly element is sent with an actual length that is greater than the target length, and wherein the configuration system 201 is designed to output an instruction that describes the shortening to the target length.

[0126] Furthermore, the following optional procedural steps are provided: Before assembly 105: Carrying out a material removal step on at least one of the door profiles 12, in particular creating the recess 51 for receiving a floor guide rail. After shipping 106: Coating the first door assembly elements 11 and / or first drive assembly elements 31. After shipping 106: Shortening at least one door assembly element and / or drive assembly element to the desired length, preferably according to the handling instructions. After shipping 106: Making at least one hole in at least one door assembly element and / or drive assembly element using the template 52. After shipping 106: Assembling, in particular connecting, at least one drive assembly element shipped in two parts.

[0127] The method may include assembling the sliding door 1. List of reference symbols

[0128] 1 Sliding door 2 Sliding door leaf 3 Side panels 4 Door assembly 5 Drive assembly 6 Motor unit 7 Carriage 8 Marking 9 Construction kit 10 First door package 11 First door assembly elements 12 Door profiles 20 Second door package 21 Second door assembly elements 22 Door seals 23 Small door parts 30 First drive package 31 First drive assembly elements 32 Trim 40 Second drive package 41 Second drive assembly elements 42 Drive profile 43 Mounting plate 44 Small drive parts 45 Run profile 50 Connecting part 51 Recess 52 Template 60 Outer packaging 61 Composite packaging 62 Package length 63 Package width 70 Motor assembly packages 100 Procedures 101 to 106 Procedure steps 200 Computer layout 201Configuration system 202User preferences

Claims

1. Construction kit (9) for producing an automatic sliding door (1) for a building, comprising at least the following assemblies: • at least one door assembly (4) with a plurality of door assembly elements (11, 21) for at least one sliding door leaf (2), • a drive assembly (5) with a plurality of drive assembly elements (31, 41), • a motor assembly with a plurality of motor assembly elements, wherein the construction kit (9) is divided into a plurality of packages (10, 20, 30, 40, 70).

2. Construction kit according to claim 1, • wherein at least one package (10, 20, 30, 40, 70) is provided for each assembly, • and / or wherein each package (10, 20, 30, 40, 70) comprises its own outer packaging (60), in particular made of cardboard and / or film, • and / or wherein for at least one assembly, preferably for at least two assemblies, a package assembly is formed from at least two packages (10, 20, 30, 40, 70) of the assembly.

3. Construction kit according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the door assembly elements (11, 21) are composed of first door assembly elements (11) and second door assembly elements (21), wherein the packages comprise: • a first door package (10) with, in particular, all, first door assembly elements (11), in particular comprising door profiles (12), wherein the first door assembly elements (11) are provided for coating, and • a second door package (20) with, in particular, all, second door assembly elements (21), in particular comprising door seals (22) and / or small door parts (23), wherein the second door assembly elements (11) are preferably not provided for coating.

4. Construction kit according to claim 3, • wherein the first and second door packages (10, 20) have the same package length (62) and / or the same package width (63).

5. Construction kit according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the drive assembly elements (31, 41) are composed of a first drive assembly element or first drive assembly elements (31) and second drive assembly elements (41), wherein the packages comprise: • a first drive package (30) with the first drive assembly element or the, in particular all, first drive assembly elements (31), in particular comprising a covering (32), wherein the first drive assembly element or the first drive assembly elements (31) are provided for coating, and • a second drive package (40) with, in particular all, second drive assembly elements (41), in particular comprising a drive profile (42) and / or a running profile (45) and / or a mounting plate (43) and / or small drive parts (44), wherein the second drive assembly elements (31) are preferably not provided for coating.

6. Construction kit according to claim 5, • wherein the first and second drive packages (30, 40) have the same package length (62) and / or the same package width (63).

7. Construction kit according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the motor assembly comprises as motor assembly elements a motor unit (6) and / or at least one carriage (7) and / or a locking unit and / or a battery unit and / or small motor parts, wherein the packages comprise: • several motor assembly packages (70), in particular all combined in a package assembly or one motor assembly package (70).

8. Construction kit according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one door assembly element (11, 21) and / or drive assembly element (31, 41) is designed to be modified after unpacking and before assembly of the automatic sliding door (1), in particular to be shortened in length, to have perforations introduced and / or to be coated, wherein the modification is limited to the shortening, the introduction of perforations and / or the coating.

9. Construction kit according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the door assembly elements (11, 21), in particular at least one of the door profiles (12), has been subjected to a material-removing process step before shipping, in particular the door assembly element (11, 21) comprises a recess (51) for receiving a floor guide rail.

10. Construction kit according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the construction kit (9) for producing the automatic sliding door (1) is designed as a two-leaf sliding door with a first sliding door leaf (2) and with a second sliding door leaf (2), wherein at least one drive assembly element (31, 41), in particular the drive profile (42) and / or the running profile (45) and / or the covering (32) and / or the mounting plate (43), is in two parts, wherein the two parts are designed to be fitted together to form the drive assembly element (31, 41) over its entire length.

11. Construction kit according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the construction kit (9) for producing the automatic sliding door (1) is designed as a two-leaf sliding door with a first sliding door leaf (2) and with a second sliding door leaf (2), wherein the first and the second door package (10, 20) each comprise the door assembly elements (11, 21) for both sliding door leaves (2) and / or wherein the first and the second drive package (30, 40) each comprise the drive assembly elements (31, 41) for both sliding door leaves (2).

12. Method (100) for preparing the manufacture of an automatic sliding door (1) for a building, comprising the following steps: • assembling (105) the construction kit (9) according to one of the preceding claims, • sending (106) the plurality of packages (10, 20, 30, 40, 70) of the construction kit (9).

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the method (100) comprises the following steps before compiling (105) and sending (106): • Using (101) a computer system (200) in which data on several preconfigured construction kits are stored, wherein several, in particular each, of the stored preconfigured construction kits corresponds to the construction kit according to one of the preceding construction kit claims, wherein the preconfigured construction kits differ in at least one configuration, in particular parameters, specific to the door assembly (4) and / or the drive assembly (5) and / or the motor assembly, • Providing (102), in particular operating, a configuration system (201) operated on the computer system (200), on which a user can select and / or specify several user specifications (202), • Assigning (103) by means of the computer system (200),a preconfigured construction kit for the user specifications (202), wherein it is stored in the computer arrangement (200) and / or can be determined by the computer arrangement (200) which preconfigured construction kit is to be assigned to which combination of user specifications (202), • Output (104), by means of the computer arrangement (200), of the assigned preconfigured construction kit, in particular with an overall order number for the entire preconfigured construction kit., 14. The method according to claim 13, wherein the configuration system (201) is designed such that the user specifications (202) to be selected and / or specified comprise: • spatial dimensions of the opening to be closed by the sliding door (1), • and / or specifications of the sliding door (1), in particular single-leaf, double-leaf, weight of the sliding door, seals on the sliding door, • and / or specifications of the door profiles (12), • and / or specifications of the panel (32), • and / or specifications of the motor assembly (6).

15. Method according to one of the preceding method claims, wherein the configuration system (201) is designed to determine a target length of the at least one door assembly element (11, 21) and / or of the at least one drive assembly element (31, 41) based on the user specifications (201), wherein the sending of the at least one door assembly element (11, 21) and / or of the at least one drive assembly element (31, 41) takes place with an actual length which is greater than the target length, and wherein the configuration system (201) is designed to output an instruction which describes the shortening to the target length.

16. Method according to one of the preceding method claims, comprising: • before assembly (105): carrying out a material removal step on at least one of the door profiles (12), in particular making a recess (51) for receiving a floor guide rail; and / or • after shipping (106): coating the first door assembly elements (11) and / or first drive assembly elements (31); and / or • after shipping (106): shortening at least one of the door assembly elements (11, 21) and / or drive assembly elements (31, 41) to the desired length, preferably according to the instruction; and / or • after shipping (106): making at least one hole in at least one of the door assembly elements (11, 21) and / or drive assembly elements (31, 41) by means of a template (52); and / or • after shipping (106): putting together, in particular connecting, at least one of the drive assembly elements (31, 41) shipped in two parts.

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