Arrangement with wood in the sanitary or wet room

Abstract

An arrangement in a sanitary area or in a wet room, comprising wood, is characterized with regard to the task of specifying an arrangement with wood that can be used without problems in sanitary areas or in wet rooms, in that the wood is designed as impregnated wood or as acetylated wood, in particular as Accoya wood, or is characterized by a shower partition (1) that is connected to the wood or has such wood.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an arrangement in a sanitary area or in a wet room according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Wood is used in bathrooms and damp rooms for aesthetic reasons and because of its ease of processing. Wood is a renewable resource and therefore climate-friendly and sustainable.

[0003] Especially in sanitary areas or damp rooms, room climate conditions occur that make it necessary to treat wood in a special way.

[0004] Especially when wood is used in a bathroom or shower room, special care must be taken to ensure that the wood is not damaged, moldy or rotten.

[0005] The invention is therefore based on the objective of providing an arrangement with wood that can be used without problems in sanitary areas or in damp rooms.

[0006] The present invention solves the aforementioned problem through the features of claim 1 or 2.

[0007] According to the invention, it has been discovered that impregnated or acetylated wood, in particular so-called Accoya wood, can be used in sanitary areas or in damp rooms. "Accoya" is a registered European Community trademark, and the term Accoya wood describes wood that has been converted into acetylated wood by a special acetylation process. This acetylation process increases the number of acetyl groups in the wood. Acetyl groups are moisture-resistant and thus increase the moisture resistance of the treated wood. More generally, within the scope of the invention, acetylated wood is understood to mean wood that has been treated by an acetylation process.

[0008] Specifically, it has been found that impregnated or acetylated wood, in particular Accoya wood, is largely resistant to dampness and moisture and can therefore be used without problems in sanitary areas or damp rooms. The wood used is therefore impregnated or acetylated according to the invention, namely treated by an acetylation process. In particular, Accoya brand wood, which has been subjected to a special acetylation process, can be used.

[0009] It has also been recognized according to the invention that, although shower enclosures and their accessories can come into direct contact with water, they can be connected to or equipped with wood in such a way that the wood suffers as little damage from water as possible. Preferably, the wood connected to or comprising the shower enclosure can be designed as impregnated wood or acetylated wood, in particular as Accoya wood.

[0010] The shower enclosure could be mounted in a wall-mounted strip made of wood. A wooden wall-mounted strip can easily be screwed to a wall. Holes can be drilled into the strip as needed for wall mounting. The wall-mounted strip is then screwed to the wall.

[0011] The shower enclosure could be inserted or slid into a groove in the wall profile, with a seal positioned between a surface of the shower enclosure and an inner wall of the groove. Preferably, the seal rests against both surfaces of the shower enclosure. This prevents water from running from the surface of the shower enclosure into the interior of the wall profile. A sealing cord is particularly preferred. A sealing cord is profiled, extends over a considerable length, and can therefore run continuously from the bottom edge of the shower enclosure to its top edge, resting against its surfaces. The shower enclosure is inserted into the wall profile and secured laterally with the sealing cord.

[0012] The shower enclosure could be inserted or slid into the groove of the wall profile to varying depths. The seal is located in the first section of the groove, followed by a second section that is tapered and / or stepped compared to the first and faces a wall. This specific design allows the second section to act as a buffer zone into which the shower enclosure can be slid to fit the structural conditions. The necessary adjustment range for shower enclosures is achieved by inserting the enclosure to varying depths into the wall profile. Specifically, it is conceivable that the shower enclosure could extend deeper into the wall profile at the bottom than at the top, or vice versa, depending on the effect of any unevenness in the wall to which the wall profile is attached.

[0013] According to a further embodiment, an adjustment strip could be incorporated into a wall profile, which is slidable relative to the wall profile, with the shower enclosure being rigidly connected to the adjustment strip. This embodiment comprises two profiles, namely the wall profile and the adjustment strip, which can be moved relative to each other. This technical solution is an alternative to the aforementioned solution in which the shower enclosure itself is inserted into the wall profile to varying depths. In the alternative, the shower enclosure would be rigidly connected to one profile, and the profile with the shower enclosure would be inserted to varying depths into the other profile. The wall profile and / or the adjustment strip are preferably made of wood, in particular impregnated or acetylated wood, especially so-called Accoya wood.

[0014] Against this background, a compression strip could be positioned between the wall trim and the wall. The compression strip can be attached to the back of the wall trim. This compression strip seals against the wall and also compensates for any unevenness. This results in an invisible seal for the shower enclosure, eliminating the need for silicone sealant. The wall trim can also be glued to the wall, but in that case, additional silicone sealing is necessary.

[0015] The shower enclosure could be connected to a wall via a crossbar, which is made of wood. The crossbar provides stability and allows for adjustment of the shower enclosure. It is attached to the enclosure using clamping screws. The crossbar is then screwed to the wall. The crossbar could also grip the top edge of the shower enclosure with a fork-like mechanism, thus stabilizing it and preventing it from tipping over.

[0016] The arrangement could include a towel rail made of wood and / or a towel rail made of wood that is attached to the shower enclosure. The towel rail can be screwed to the shower enclosure, thus ensuring it is securely connected and cannot be lost.

[0017] The shower enclosure could be made of tempered safety glass. Tempered safety glass is particularly resistant to shattering. It's also possible that the shower enclosure is made of plastic, ceramic, or another material.

[0018] In particular, the shower enclosure could be made of wood, preferably of the wood described here, namely impregnated wood, acetylated wood, or Accoya wood. Such a shower enclosure is particularly water-resistant. The shower enclosure is preferably designed as a wooden panel. The wooden panel may have cutouts, especially in the form of windows. Such a shower enclosure is then partially transparent.

[0019] The shower enclosure could have a thickness of 4 to 12 mm. This thickness makes the shower enclosure sufficiently stable. The tempered safety glass of the shower enclosure is preferably 6 mm, 8 mm, or 10 mm thick. The tempered safety glass can be sealed at the bottom with silicone.

[0020] The wood used could be stained, varnished, or oiled. This further emphasizes the natural character of the wooden elements in the arrangement.

[0021] Against this background, a hinge could be provided that incorporates wood, in particular a hinge made entirely of wood, or a metal hinge onto which a wooden cap is attached, clipped, or slid. On metals, limescale deposits can form that are difficult to remove due to dried splash water. Such limescale deposits can be removed relatively easily from wood or are virtually invisible on the surface.

[0022] A wall bracket or wall hinge could also be used, which incorporates wood, in particular a wall bracket or wall hinge made of wood, or a metal wall bracket or metal wall hinge hinge onto which a wooden cap is attached, clipped, or slid. On metals, limescale deposits can form that are difficult to remove due to dried splash water. Such limescale deposits can be removed relatively easily from wood or are virtually invisible on the wood.

[0023] The drawing shows Fig. 1 is a top view of an arrangement comprising a shower enclosure in the form of a single-pane safety glass panel, which is received in a wooden wall strip, the wall strip resting against a wall; Fig. 2 is a top view of the wall strip and the single-pane safety glass shower enclosure received therein, showing that the single-pane safety glass is inserted into the wall strip and laterally secured with a profile-like sealing cord, the sealing cord bearing against both surfaces of the single-pane safety glass and bearing against an inner wall of the groove; and Fig. 3 is a top view of the arrangement according to Fig. 1 from above, showing that the shower enclosure is connected to another wall via a wooden crossbar, the crossbar overlapping an upper edge of the shower enclosure in a fork-like manner, and the shower enclosure being connected to the wall via the wall strip; Fig. 3 highlights a section A by encircling it, which is in Fig. 2 The image is shown enlarged, and Fig. 4 schematically shows a wooden hinge at the top and a metal hinge at the bottom, which can be covered by a cap.

[0024] Fig. 1 This shows an arrangement in a sanitary area designed as a shower room or bathroom, where the arrangement includes wood, which is finished as acetylated wood or so-called Accoya wood. Accoya is a registered trademark of Titan Wood Limited, SL4 1BE, Windsor, UK.

[0025] Specifically, a panel-shaped shower enclosure 1 is connected to the wood. The shower enclosure 1 is mounted in a wall strip 2, which is made of this wood. The wall strip 2 is screwed to the wall 5a. Fig. 2 shows that the shower enclosure 1 is inserted into a groove 3 of the wall strip 2, with a seal 4 being arranged between a surface 1a, 1b of the shower enclosure 1 and an inner wall of the groove 3.

[0026] The shower enclosure 1 can be inserted or slid into the groove 3 of the wall strip 2 to varying depths. The seal 4 is arranged in a first section 3a of the groove 3, and a second section 3b adjoins the first section 3a. This second section 3b is tapered and stepped relative to the first section 3a and faces the wall 5a to which the wall strip 2 is screwed. The seal 4 is only located in the first section 3a and, due to the stepped recess of the second section 3b, cannot slide into it.

[0027] Seal 4 has a profiled design. Seal 4 is a sealing cord with a generally T-shaped cross-section. It rests against the inner walls of section 3a on one side and against surfaces 1a and 1b of the shower enclosure 1 on the other. The seal 4 rests against surfaces 1a and 1b of the shower enclosure 1 with serrated ribs, creating a labyrinth seal. The edge of the seal 4 rests against the wall strip 2 in such a way that it is flush with the outer surfaces of the wall strip 2.

[0028] A compression strip 6 is positioned between the wall strip 2 and the wall 5. A compressible compression strip 6 is attached to the back of the wall strip 2, sealing against the wall 5a and compensating for unevenness. This provides an invisible seal for the shower enclosure 1, eliminating the need for silicone sealant.

[0029] Fig. 3 Figure 1 shows a top view of the shower enclosure 1 being connected to another wall 5b via a crossbeam 7, which is made of Accoya wood or acetylated wood. The crossbeam 7 provides stability to the shower enclosure 1. The connection to the single-pane safety glass of the shower enclosure 1 is achieved using clamping screws. It is attached to the other wall 5b by screwing it in place.

[0030] Fig. 3 and 1 Figure 1 shows a towel rail 8, made of Accoya wood or acetylated wood, which is attached to the shower enclosure 1. Specifically, the towel rail 8 is screwed to the surface 1b of the shower enclosure 1 facing away from the shower interior.

[0031] The shower enclosure 1 is made of single-pane safety glass and is 8 mm thick. Fig. 1 This shows that the single-pane safety glass of the shower enclosure 1 is sealed at the bottom 10 with silicone by a silicone bead 9. This seals the lower edge of the shower enclosure 1 against water leakage.

[0032] Fig. 4 The upper view shows a hinge 11 which has the wood, namely a hinge 11 which is made of wood. Fig. 4 The lower view shows a metal hinge 12 onto which a wooden cap can be placed, clipped, or slid in the direction of the arrow. The wood is acetylated wood or so-called Accoya wood. Reference symbol list:

[0033] 1 Shower enclosure 1a Surface of 1, facing the shower interior 1b Surface of 1, facing away from the shower interior 2 Wall strip 3 Groove in 2 3a First section of 3 3b Second section of 3 4 Seal 5a Wall 5b Further wall 6 Compression band 7 Crossbar 8 Towel rail 9 Silicone strip 10 Floor 11 Wooden hinge 12 Metal hinge with cap

Claims

1. Arrangement in a sanitary area or in a wet room, comprising wood, characterized by the fact that the wood is designed as impregnated wood or as acetylated wood, in particular as Accoya wood.

2. Arrangement according to claim 1 or according to its preamble, characterized by a shower enclosure (1) which is connected to the wood or incorporates such wood.

3. Arrangement according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that the shower enclosure (1) is mounted in a wall strip (2) which is made of wood.

4. Arrangement according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that the shower enclosure (1) is inserted or pushed into a groove (3) of the wall strip (2), wherein a seal (4) is arranged between a surface (1a, 1b) of the shower enclosure (1) and an inner wall of the groove (3).

5. Arrangement according to claim 4, characterized by the fact thatthe shower enclosure (1) can be inserted or slid into the groove (3) of the wall strip (2) to different depths, wherein the seal (4) is arranged in a first section (3a) of the groove (3) and wherein a second section (3b) adjoins the first section (3a), which is tapered and / or stepped compared to the first section (3a) and faces a wall (5a).

6. Arrangement according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that An adjustment strip is incorporated in a wall strip, which is movable relative to the wall strip, wherein the shower enclosure (1) is firmly connected to the adjustment strip.

7. Arrangement according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized by the fact that A compression band (6) is arranged between the wall strip (2) and the wall (5a).

8. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the shower enclosure (1) is connected to a wall (5b) via a crossbeam (7), the crossbeam (7) being made of wood.

9. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a towel holder (8) made of wood, and / or a towel holder (8) made of wood and attached to a shower enclosure (1).

10. Arrangement according to any one of claims 2 to 9, characterized by the fact that the shower enclosure (1) is made of tempered safety glass.

11. Arrangement according to one of claims 2 to 9, characterized by the fact that the shower enclosure (1) is made of wood.

12. Arrangement according to claim 10 or 11, characterized by the fact that the shower enclosure (1) has a thickness in the range of 4 to 12 mm.

13. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the wood is stained, varnished or oiled.

14. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bya hinge (11, 12) which includes the wood, in particular by means of a hinge (11) which is made of the wood, or by means of a metal hinge (12) onto which a cap made of the wood is placed, attached or slid.

15. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a wall bracket or wall hinge which has wood, in particular by a wall bracket or wall hinge which is made of wood, or by a metal wall bracket or metal wall hinge hinge onto which a cap made of wood is placed, attached or slid.

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