Method for producing a frame device, a frame device having a plurality of frame units, a protective system having a frame device, a computer program, and a computer-readable medium

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a frame device (1) having a plurality of frame units, wherein: each frame unit (7) of the plurality of frame units has a length (9) and a first frame portion (3) or a plurality of first frame portions and / or a second frame portion (5) or a plurality of second frame portions; each first frame portion (3) has a first length (11) and each second frame portion (5) has a second length (13) which differs from the first length (11); and the method comprises the following step for each frame unit (7) of the plurality of frame units: determining both a number of first frame portions of the frame unit (7) and a number of second frame portions of the frame unit (7) on the basis of a length (9) of the frame unit (7), the first length (11) and the second length (13). The invention also relates to a frame device (1), to a protective system, to a computer program and to a computer-readable medium.

Description

[0001] Method for producing a frame device, a frame device with a plurality of frame units, a protection system with a frame device, a computer program and a computer-readable medium

[0002] The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a frame device, a frame device having a plurality of frame units, a protection system having a frame device, a computer program and a computer-readable medium.

[0003] Methods for manufacturing frame devices are known from the prior art. The frame devices known from the prior art typically comprise several frame units.

[0004] For example, several frame units of the same length are manufactured and delivered to a user of the frame device. The user then determines a desired length for each frame unit by measuring an opening into which the frame device is to be inserted or which is to conceal the frame device or a protective device attached to the frame device. Next, the user shortens each frame unit to the desired length by cutting off appropriate sections from the frame units.

[0005] In another example, frame units are manufactured, each having two telescopically movable sections, and delivered to the user of the frame device. The user then determines a desired length for each frame unit by measuring an opening into which the frame device is to be inserted or which is to conceal the frame device or a protective device attached to the frame device. Next, the user sets the desired length for each frame unit by sliding the telescopically movable sections relative to each other.

[0006] In general, it is desirable to be able to provide different lengths of frame units in a simple manner, while at the same time providing a frame device with a particularly simple mechanical design. Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide different lengths of frame units in a simple manner, while at the same time providing a frame device with a particularly simple mechanical design.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the invention, the stated object is achieved by a method having the features of patent claim 1. The method is provided for producing a frame device having a plurality of frame units. Each frame unit of the plurality of frame units has a length. Furthermore, each frame unit has a first frame section or a plurality of first frame sections and / or a second frame section or a plurality of second frame sections. Each first frame section has a first length. Each second frame section has a second length. The second length differs from the first length. The method has the following step for each frame unit of the plurality of frame units: determining both a number of first frame sections of the frame unit and a number of second frame sections of the frame unit based on a length of the frame unit, the first length, and the second length.

[0008] As already described, the method for manufacturing the frame device is provided with the plurality of frame units. The manufactured frame device thus comprises the plurality of frame units.

[0009] As also already described, each frame unit of the plurality of frame units has a length. Preferably, the length of each frame unit is determined before the first frame sections and / or the second frame sections of the frame unit are connected to one another. Preferably, a user of the frame device determines a desired length of each frame unit by measuring an opening into which the frame device is to be inserted or which is to conceal the frame device or a protective device attached to the frame device, which then becomes "the length" of the corresponding frame unit depending on the steps carried out using the method according to the invention.After the number of first frame sections and / or the number of second frame sections for each frame unit has been determined and the first frame sections and / or the second frame sections for each frame unit have been connected to one another, the length of the corresponding frame unit is preferably obtained for each frame unit from the sum of the first lengths and the sum of the second lengths for the corresponding frame unit. Preferably, both the determined desired length of each frame unit and the length of each frame unit are an integer length. As also already described, each frame unit has the first frame section or a plurality of first frame sections and / or the second frame section or a plurality of second frame sections. Preferably, each frame unit has no first frame section and one second frame section or a plurality of second frame sections.Alternatively, each frame unit preferably has a first frame section and no or one or more second frame sections. Alternatively, each frame unit preferably has a plurality of first frame sections and no or one or more second frame sections.

[0010] As also already described, each first frame section has a first length, each second frame section has a second length, and the second length differs from the first length. Because the second length differs from the first length, different lengths of the frame units can be set using different combinations of the number of first frame sections and the number of second frame sections. Preferably, the first length is an integer length. Preferably, the second length is an integer length.

[0011] As also already described, the method comprises the following step for each frame unit of the plurality of frame units: determining both the number of first frame sections of the frame unit and the number of second frame sections of the frame unit based on the length of the frame unit, the first length, and the second length. Preferably, the length of the frame unit corresponds to the desired length already determined.

[0012] The fact that the second length differs from the first length and the number of first frame sections and the number of second frame sections is determined based on the length of the frame unit, the first length and the second length ensures that different lengths of the frame units can be provided in a simple manner, since in particular it is possible to dispense with the user of the frame device shortening each frame unit to the desired length, and a mechanically particularly simple construction of the frame device can be ensured, since in particular telescopically movable sections can be dispensed with.

[0013] In summary, it can be stated that different lengths of frame units can be easily provided for a frame device with a particularly simple mechanical structure. In one embodiment, the method further comprises the following step for each frame unit: determining a desired length of the frame unit. Preferably, a user of the frame device determines a desired length of each frame unit by measuring an opening into which the frame device is to be inserted or which is to conceal the frame device or a protective device attached to the frame device. The determined desired length can then be taken into account in further method steps.

[0014] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the following step for each frame unit: determining a set of permissible lengths of the frame unit based on the first length and the second length. Using the set of permissible lengths, the determined desired length for each frame unit can be compared with the determined set of permissible lengths. Preferably, the set of permissible lengths is defined by the sum of multiples of the first length and multiples of the second length, wherein the multiples preferably also include zero.

[0015] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the following step for each frame unit: comparing the determined desired length with the determined set of permissible lengths, wherein if the determined desired length corresponds to an permissible length, determining that the determined desired length corresponds to the length of the frame unit, and if the determined desired length does not correspond to an permissible length, changing the first length and the second length based on the determined desired length and determining that the determined desired length corresponds to the length of the frame unit. The case distinction ensures that in every case the determined desired length corresponds to the length of the frame unit.By means of the case distinction, the user's wishes of the frame device can be flexibly addressed by determining a combination of the first length and the second length in the event that the determined desired length does not correspond to a permissible length, so that the user receives a frame unit which has the length corresponding to the determined desired length.

[0016] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the following step for each frame unit: adjusting both the number of first frame sections of the frame unit and the number of second frame sections of the frame unit. By adjusting the number of first frame sections and the number of second frame sections, the numbers can be further optimized. For example, the number of first frame sections can be minimized and the number of second frame sections can be maximized. Alternatively, for example, the number of first frame sections can be maximized and the number of second frame sections can be minimized. For example, in the event that the second length is greater than the first length, a mechanically particularly robust frame unit can be provided by maximizing the number of second frame sections.

[0017] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the following step for each frame unit: connecting the first frame sections and the second frame sections to one another. By connecting the first frame sections and the second frame sections to one another for each frame unit, the frame units are brought into an assembled state. The first frame sections and the second frame sections are preferably connected to one another in such a way that each first frame section is connected with its first connecting section either to a second connecting section of another first frame section or to a second connecting section of a second frame section, each first frame section is connected with its second connecting section either to a first connecting section of another first frame section or to a first connecting section of a second frame section,each second frame section is connected with its first connecting section either to a second connecting section of a further second frame section or to a second connecting section of a first frame section, and each second frame section is connected with its second connecting section either to a first connecting section of a further second frame section or to a first connecting section of a first frame section.

[0018] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the following step: connecting the plurality of frame units to one another. By connecting the plurality of frame units to one another, the frame device is brought into an assembled state. Preferably, each frame unit has first frame sections and second frame sections, wherein for each frame unit in a direction along the extension direction of the corresponding frame unit, the corresponding frame unit has a first arranged frame section, which is either a first frame section or a second frame section, and a last arranged frame section, which is also either a first frame section or a second frame section. Preferably, a first end section of each frame unit is a section of either a first frame section or a second frame section.Preferably, a second end portion of each frame unit is a portion of either a first frame portion or a second frame portion. Preferably, each frame unit can be connected to two adjacent frame units using the first connecting portions and second connecting portions of the first frame portions and the second frame portions.

[0019] According to a second aspect of the invention, the stated object is achieved by a frame device having the features of patent claim 8. The frame device has a plurality of frame units. Each frame unit of the plurality of frame units has a length and a first frame section or a plurality of first frame sections and / or a second frame section or a plurality of second frame sections. Each first frame section has a first length. Each second frame section has a second length. The second length differs from the first length. The features, technical effects and / or advantages described in connection with the method according to the first aspect of the invention also apply at least analogously to the frame device according to the second aspect of the invention, so that a corresponding repetition is omitted here.

[0020] In one embodiment, the plurality of frame units comprises four frame units, and the four frame units are connected to one another in such a way that two adjacent frame units form a right angle. The fact that the plurality of frame units comprise four frame units and the four frame units are connected to one another in such a way that two adjacent frame units form a right angle provides a particularly advantageous frame device. Preferably, the plurality of frame units comprise four frame units. Preferably, the plurality of frame units comprise four frame units. Preferably, each frame unit of the plurality of frame units comprises both first frame sections and second frame sections.

[0021] According to a third aspect of the invention, the stated object is achieved by a protection system having the features of patent claim 10. The protection system comprises a frame device according to the second aspect and a protective device which is fastened to the frame units of the frame device and extends between the frame units. Because the protective device is fastened to the frame units of the frame device and extends between the frame units, a recess defined by the frame device can be concealed with the aid of the protective device. Preferably, the protective device is elastically deformable and can be brought into an elastically deformed state. Preferably, the protective device is in the elastically deformed state when it is fastened to the frame units, so that the protective device extends mechanically prestressed along a plane.Preferably, the protective device is an insect screen or has an insect screen, or is a sun visor or has a sun visor. Preferably, the protection system can also be designed as an insect protection system, pollen protection system, fine dust protection system, or temperature protection system and referred to accordingly. The features, technical effects, and / or advantages described in connection with the method according to the first aspect of the invention and the features, technical effects, and / or advantages described in connection with the frame device according to the second aspect of the invention also apply at least analogously to the protection system according to the third aspect of the invention, so that a corresponding repetition is omitted here.

[0022] According to a fourth aspect of the invention, the stated object is achieved by a computer program having the features of patent claim 11. The computer program comprises instructions which cause the steps or at least some of the steps of the method according to the first aspect to be carried out. The features, technical effects and / or advantages described in connection with the method according to the first aspect of the invention, the features, technical effects and / or advantages described in connection with the frame device according to the second aspect of the invention and the features, technical effects and / or advantages described in connection with the protection system according to the third aspect of the invention also apply at least analogously to the computer program according to the fourth aspect of the invention, so that a corresponding repetition is omitted here.

[0023] According to a fifth aspect of the invention, the stated object is achieved by a computer-readable medium having the features of patent claim 12. The computer program according to the fourth aspect is stored on the computer-readable medium.The features, technical effects and / or advantages described in connection with the method according to the first aspect of the invention, the features, technical effects and / or advantages described in connection with the frame device according to the second aspect of the invention, the features, technical effects and / or advantages described in connection with the protection system according to the third aspect of the invention and the features, technical effects and / or advantages described in connection with the computer program according to the fourth aspect of the invention also apply at least analogously to the computer-readable medium according to the fifth aspect of the invention, so that a corresponding repetition is omitted at this point. Even if the method steps are described in a specific order, the present invention is not limited to this order.Rather, the individual process steps can be carried out in any reasonable order, in particular at least in sections in parallel to one another.

[0024] Further features, advantages, and possible applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the exemplary embodiments and the figures. All described and / or illustrated features, individually and in any combination, constitute the subject matter of the invention, regardless of their composition in the individual claims or their references. In the figures, the same reference numerals continue to represent the same or similar objects.

[0025] Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a method according to the invention for producing a frame device with several frame units,

[0026] Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a frame device according to the invention with several frame units, and

[0027] Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of a first frame section and a second frame section of a frame unit of the embodiment of the frame device according to the invention shown in Figure 2.

[0028] Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a method according to the invention for producing a frame device 1 with a plurality of frame units, Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a frame device 1 according to the invention with a plurality of frame units, and Figure 3 shows a schematic representation of a first frame section 3 and a second frame section 5 of a frame unit 7 of the embodiment of the frame device 1 according to the invention shown in Figure 2.

[0029] Each frame unit 7 of the plurality of frame units has a length 9. Furthermore, each frame unit 7 has a plurality of first frame sections and a plurality of second frame sections. Each first frame section 3 has a first length 11, and each second frame section 5 has a second length 13. The second length 13 differs from the first length 11. Because the second length 13 differs from the first length 11, different lengths of the frame units can be set using different combinations of the number of first frame sections and the number of second frame sections.

[0030] In the embodiment of the frame device 1 according to the invention shown in Figure 2, the plurality of frame units are four frame units and the four frame units are connected to one another in such a way that, in the connected state, two adjacent frame units form a right angle. The frame device 1 is provided for a protection system (not shown). The protection system has the frame device 1 and a protective device which is fastened to the frame units of the frame device 1 and extends between the frame units. Because the protective device is fastened to the frame units of the frame device 1 and extends between the frame units, a recess defined by the frame device 1 can be concealed with the aid of the protective device. The protective device is preferably elastically deformable and can be brought into an elastically deformed state.When attached to the frame units, the protective device is preferably in the elastically deformed state, so that the protective device extends along a plane in a mechanically prestressed manner. Preferably, the protective device is an insect screen or comprises an insect screen, or is a sunshade or comprises a sunshade. Preferably, the protective system can also be designed and designated as an insect protection system, pollen protection system, fine dust protection system, or temperature protection system.

[0031] Each frame section of the multiple frame sections, i.e., each first frame section 3 as well as each second frame section 5, extends from a first connecting section 15, with which the frame section can be connected to a second connecting section 17 of each other frame section of the multiple frame sections, along an extension direction 19 to a second connecting section 17, with which the frame section can be connected to a first connecting section 15 of each other frame section of the multiple frame sections. Thus, each first frame section 3 can be connected with its first connecting section 15 either to a second connecting section 17 of another first frame section 3 or to a second connecting section 17 of a second frame section 5.Likewise, each first frame section 3 can be connected with its second connecting section 17 either to a first connecting section 15 of a further first frame section 3 or to a first connecting section 15 of a second frame section 5. Likewise, each second frame section 5 can be connected with its first connecting section 15 either to a second connecting section 17 of a further second frame section 5 or to a second connecting section 17 of a first frame section 3. Likewise, each second frame section 5 can be connected with its second connecting section 17 either to a first connecting section 15 of a further second frame section 5 or to a first connecting section 15 of a first frame section 3.Each first frame section 3 extends from the first connecting section 15 over the first length 11 along the extension direction 19 to the second connecting section 17. Each second frame section 5 also extends from the first connecting section 15 over the second length 13 along the extension direction 19 to the second connecting section 17.

[0032] Each frame unit 7 extends from a first end section 21 over the length 9 along an extension direction 23 to a second end section 25. In other words, each frame unit 7 has a corresponding length 9, which can also be referred to as the length 9 of the corresponding frame unit 7.The length 9 of each frame unit 7 is defined by a distance between a first contact surface on the first end section 21 of the frame unit 7, with which the frame unit 7 in an assembled state shown in Figure 2 rests against a second end section 25 of another frame unit 7, and a second contact surface on the second end section 25 of the frame unit 7, with which the frame unit 7 in an assembled state shown in Figure 2 can rest against a component, such as a window frame, which defines an opening into which the frame device 1 is to be inserted or which is to conceal the frame device 1 or a protective device or the protective system attached to the frame device 1.

[0033] The first length 11 of each first frame section 3 is defined by a distance between a first contact surface on the first connecting section 15 of the corresponding first frame section 3, with which the first frame section 3 can bear against a second connecting section 17 of another first frame section 3 or a second frame section 5 in the assembled state shown in Figure 2, and a second contact surface on the second connecting section 17 of the corresponding first frame section 3, with which the first frame section 3 can bear against a first connecting section 15 of another first frame section 3 or a second frame section 5 in the assembled state shown in Figure 2.The second length 13 of each second frame section 5 is defined by a distance between a first contact surface on the first connecting section 15 of the corresponding second frame section 5, with which the second frame section 5 can bear against a second connecting section 17 of another second frame section 5 or a first frame section 3 in the assembled state shown in Figure 2, and a second contact surface on the second connecting section 17 of the corresponding second frame section 5, with which the second frame section 5 can bear against a first connecting section 15 of another second frame section 5 or a first frame section 3 in the assembled state shown in Figure 2.

[0034] As already described, Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of the method according to the invention for producing the frame device 1.

[0035] In a first method step 101, a desired length of the frame unit 7 is determined for each frame unit 7. The determined desired length can then be taken into account in further method steps. For example, a user of the frame device 1 determines the dimensions of an opening into which the frame device 1 is to be inserted or the dimensions of a component that the frame device 1 is to cover by measuring. Based on these measurements, the user then determines the desired length of the frame unit 7 for each frame unit 7. For example, a rectangular opening into which the frame device 1 is to be inserted has a length of 139 cm and a width of 78 cm. Since the opening is rectangular, four frame units are provided which are to be connected to one another in such a way that two adjacent frame units form a right angle.4 cm are deducted from each of the length of the opening and the width of the opening, which corresponds to a width of 27 cm for frame unit 7. Therefore, for two frame units, the desired length of frame unit 7 is 135 cm, and for two frame units, the desired length of frame unit 7 is 74 cm.

[0036] In addition, in the first method step 101, a set of permissible lengths of the frame unit 7 is determined for each frame unit 7 based on the first length 11 and the second length 13. Using the set of permissible lengths, the determined desired length for each frame unit 7 can be compared with the determined set of permissible lengths. In the example shown, the first length 11 is 8 cm and the second length 13 is 9 cm. The set of permissible lengths is defined by the sum of multiples of the first length 11 and multiples of the second length 13, where the multiples also include zero. A permissible length is, for example, 8 cm, since this length can be realized by a first frame section 3 and no second frame section 5. Another permissible length is, for example, 9 cm, since this length can be realized by a second frame section 5 and no first frame section 3.Another permissible length is 74 cm, as this length can be achieved, for example, by using seven first frame sections and two second frame sections. 135 cm is also another permissible length, as this length can be achieved, for example, by using nine first frame sections and seven second frame sections.

[0037] In a second method step 102, the determined desired length for each frame unit 7 is compared with the determined set of permissible lengths. If the determined desired length corresponds to a permissible length, it is determined that the determined desired length corresponds to the length 9 of the frame unit 7. In the present case, the desired length of the frame unit 7 for two frame units is 135 cm and the desired length of the frame unit 7 for two frame units is 74 cm. Since in the example shown the first length 11 is 8 cm and the second length 13 is 9 cm, 135 cm and 74 cm can be represented by the sum of multiples of the first length 11 and multiples of the second length 13. Each of the two determined desired lengths therefore corresponds to a permissible length.It is therefore determined that for two frame units, 135 cm corresponds to the length 9 of the frame unit 7, and for two frame units, 74 cm corresponds to the length 9 of the frame unit 7. In other words, two frame units with a length 9 of 135 cm and two frame units with a length 9 of 74 cm are manufactured to produce the frame device 1.

[0038] As an alternative to determining a set of permissible lengths of the frame unit 7 for each frame unit 7 based on the first length 11 and the second length 13, a minimum length can also be determined, which keeps the computational effort particularly low.

[0039] In the context of the present invention, lengths are preferably specified as a combination of a value and a unit. For example, the length 8 cm has a value of "8" and a unit of "cm." In the formulas given below, only values ​​of lengths are used, whereby it is assumed that the units of all lengths used are identical. It has proven particularly advantageous for the determined desired length to have an integer value, for the first length 11 to have an integer value, and for the second length 13 to have an integer value, and for the following to apply to a (integer value of the first length 11) and b (integer value of the second length 13): b = a + 1.

[0040] The value M of the minimum length is calculated using the following formula

[0041] M = a 2 In this example, the minimum length is 64 cm.

[0042] In the second method step 102, the determined desired length is then compared with the determined minimum length for each frame unit 7. If the determined desired length corresponds to the determined minimum length or is greater than the determined minimum length, it is determined that the determined desired length corresponds to the length 9 of the frame unit 7. In the present case, the desired length 9 of the frame unit 7 for two frame units is 135 cm and the desired length of the frame unit 7 for two frame units is 74 cm. Since the determined minimum length is 64 cm in the example shown, both desired lengths are greater than the determined minimum length and it is determined that for two frame units, 135 cm corresponds to the length 9 of the frame unit 7 and for two frame units, 74 cm corresponds to the length 9 of the frame unit 7.In other words, two frame units with a length 9 of 135 cm and two frame units with a length 9 of 74 cm are manufactured to produce the frame device 1.

[0043] In a third method step 103, for each frame unit 7, both a number of first frame sections of the frame unit 7 and a number of second frame sections of the frame unit 7 are determined based on the length 9 of the frame unit 7, the first length 11, and the second length 13. Using the determined number of first frame sections of the frame unit 7 and the determined number of second frame sections of the frame unit 7, the corresponding numbers of first frame sections and second frame sections can now be provided in order to produce the frame device 1.

[0044] For the case described above, where b = a + 1 and for the case that the integer determined desired length (with value L) is equal to or greater than the determined minimum length (with value M), the following conditions are satisfied by exactly one integer value for A and exactly one integer value for B.

[0045] L = A xa + B, where 0 < A and 0 < B < a.

[0046] Here, B is the remainder that results when L is divided by a. In this case, for two frame units for which the desired length is 135 cm, 135 is divided by 8, so that A = 16 and B = 7. 135 cm can therefore be represented as 16 x 8 cm and 1 x 7 cm. Furthermore, in this case, for two frame units for which the desired length is 74 cm, 74 is divided by 8, so that A = 9 and B = 2. 135 cm can therefore be represented as 9 x 8 cm and 1 x 2 cm. Since L > M and M = a 2 , in particular a < A.

[0047] This results in

[0048] B < a < A, so that

[0049] A — B > 0.

[0050] L can thus be represented as the sum of multiples of a and (a + 1) as follows:

[0051] L = A xa + B = (A — B) xa + B x (a + 1)

[0052] The number of first frame sections is therefore determined by (A - B) and the number of second frame sections is determined by B. In the present case, for two frame units for which the desired length is 135 cm, the number of first frame sections is 16 - 7 = 9 and the number of second frame sections is 7. 135 cm can therefore be represented as 9 x 8 cm and 7 x 9 cm. Furthermore, in the present case, for two frame units for which the desired length is 74 cm, the number of first frame sections is 9 - 2 = 7 and the number of second frame sections is 2. 74 cm can therefore be represented as 7 x 8 cm and 2 x 9 cm.

[0053] In a fourth method step 104, for each frame unit 7, both the number of first frame sections of the frame unit 7 and the number of second frame sections of the frame unit 7 are also adjusted. By adjusting the number of first frame sections and the number of second frame sections, the numbers can be further optimized. For example, the number of first frame sections can be minimized and the number of second frame sections maximized. Alternatively, for example, the number of first frame sections can be maximized and the number of second frame sections can be minimized. For example, if the second length 13 is greater than the first length 11, a mechanically particularly robust frame unit 7 can be provided by maximizing the number of second frame sections.For each frame unit 7, the number of first frame sections and the number of second frame sections are adjusted such that the number of second frame sections is maximized as follows. The following conditions are satisfied by exactly one integer value for C and exactly one integer value for D:

[0054] (A - B) = C x (a + 1) + D, where 0 < D and 0 < C < a + l.

[0055] Where D is the remainder when (A - B) is divided by (a + 1). In this case, for two frame units for which the desired length is 135 cm, A - B = 16 - 7 = 9 is divided by 9, so that C = 1 and D = 0. 9 cm can therefore be represented as 1 x 9 cm. Furthermore, in this case, for two frame units for which the desired length is 74 cm, A - B = 9 - 2 = 7 is divided by 9, so that C = 0 and D = 7. 7 cm can therefore be represented as 0 x 9 cm and 1 x 7 cm.

[0056] Accordingly,

[0057] L = A far + B = (A — B) far + B x (a + 1)

[0058] = [C x (ß + 1) + B] x ci + B x (a + 1)

[0059] = D xa + (C xd + B) x (a + 1)

[0060] The number of first frame sections is therefore determined by D and the number of second frame sections is determined by (C x a + B). In the present case, for two frame units for which the desired length is 135 cm, the number of first frame sections is D = 0 and the number of second frame sections is (C x d + B) = (1 x 8 + 7) = 15. 135 cm can therefore be represented as 0 x 8 cm and 15 x 9 cm. Furthermore, in the present case, for two frame units for which the desired length is 74 cm, the number of first frame sections is D = 7 and the number of second frame sections is (C x a + B) = (0 x 8 + 2) = 2. 74 cm can therefore be represented as 7 x 8 cm and 2 x 9 cm. The number of first frame sections and the number of second frame sections were therefore already optimized in the example of 74 cm.

[0061] In a fifth method step 105, the first frame sections and the second frame sections are connected to each other for each frame unit 7. By connecting the first frame sections and the second frame sections to each other for each frame unit 7, the frame units are brought into an assembled state. The first frame sections and the second frame sections are connected to each other in such a way that each first frame section 3 is connected with its first connecting section 15 either to a second connecting section 17 of another first frame section 3 or to a second connecting section 17 of a second frame section 5. Each first frame section 3 is connected with its second connecting section 17 either to a first connecting section 15 of another first frame section 3 or to a first connecting section 15 of a second frame section 5.each second frame section 5 is connected with its first connecting section 15 either to a second connecting section 17 of a further second frame section 5 or to a second connecting section 17 of a first frame section 3, and each second frame section 5 is connected with its second connecting section 17 either to a first connecting section 15 of a further second frame section 5 or to a first connecting section 15 of a first frame section 3.,

[0062] In a sixth method step 106, the multiple frame units are connected to one another. By connecting the multiple frame units to one another, the frame device 1 is brought into an assembled state. Each frame unit 7 has first frame sections and second frame sections, wherein for each frame unit 7 in a direction along the extension direction 23 of the corresponding frame unit 7, the corresponding frame unit 7 has a first frame section arranged first, which is either a first frame section 3 or a second frame section 5, and a last frame section arranged last, which is also either a first frame section 3 or a second frame section 5. The first end section 21 of each frame unit 7 is therefore a section of either a first frame section 3 or a second frame section 5.Likewise, the second end portion 25 of each frame unit 7 is a portion of either a first frame portion 3 or a second frame portion 5. Each frame unit 7 can thus be connected to two adjacent frame units by means of the first connecting portions and second connecting portions of the first frame portions and the second frame portions.

[0063] The plurality of frame units are connected to one another in such a way that each frame unit 7 is connected to two adjacent frame units in such a way that the first end section 21 of the corresponding frame unit 7 is connected with its first connecting section 15 to a second connecting section 17 of a second end section 25 of a first frame unit of the two adjacent frame units, and the second end section 25 of the corresponding frame unit 7 is connected with its second connecting section 17 to a first connecting section 15 of a first end section 21 of a second frame unit of the two adjacent frame units. As already described, the plurality of frame units shown in Figure 2 are four frame units, and the four frame units are connected to one another in such a way that, in the connected state, two adjacent frame units form a right angle.For this purpose, the second connecting section 17 of each first frame section 3 as well as of each second frame section 5 is designed such that the second connecting section 17 can be connected to a corresponding first connecting section 15 such that the extension direction 19 of two interconnected frame sections either extends along the same straight line or extends along two straight lines extending perpendicular to each other.

[0064] In Figure 2, each frame unit 7 is connected to two adjacent frame units in such a way that the first end section 21 of the corresponding frame unit 7 is connected with its first connecting section 15 to a second connecting section 17 of a second end section 25 of a first frame unit of the two adjacent frame units in such a way that the extension directions of the two interconnected frame sections extend along two straight lines extending perpendicular to one another, and the second end section 25 of the corresponding frame unit 7 is connected with its second connecting section 17 to a first connecting section 15 of a first end section 21 of a second frame unit of the two adjacent frame units in such a way that the extension directions of the two interconnected frame sections also extend along two straight lines extending perpendicular to one another.

[0065] Thus, each frame unit 7 with a first arranged frame section, which is either a first frame section 3 or a second frame section 5, is connected to a last arranged frame section of a first frame unit of the two adjacent frame units in such a way that the extension direction 19 of the first arranged frame section and the extension direction 19 of the last arranged frame section extend along two straight lines extending perpendicular to each other.In addition, each frame unit 7 is connected to a last-arranged frame section, which is either a first frame section 3 or a second frame section 5, with a first-arranged frame section of a second frame unit of the two adjacent frame units in such a way that the extension direction 19 of the last-arranged frame section and the extension direction 19 of the first-arranged frame section extend along two straight lines extending perpendicular to one another. The frame sections of each frame unit 7 are in turn connected to one another in such a way that the extension directions of the interconnected frame sections extend along the same straight line.

[0066] Then, if the determined desired length does not correspond to an allowable length or the determined desired length is less than the determined minimum length, the first length 11 and the second length 13 are changed based on the determined desired length and it is determined that the determined desired length corresponds to the length 9 of the frame unit 7. By changing the first length 11 and the second length 13 based on the determined desired length and determining that the determined desired length corresponds to the length 9 of the frame unit 7 when the determined desired length does not correspond to an allowable length or the determined desired length is less than the determined minimum length, it is ensured that the determined desired length corresponds to the length 9 of the frame unit 7 in every case.With the aid of the case distinction, the request of the user of the frame device 1 can be responded to flexibly by determining a combination of the first length 11 and the second length 13 in the event that the determined desired length does not correspond to a permissible length, so that the user receives a frame unit 7 which has the length corresponding to the determined desired length.

[0067] The modified first length 11 (with value a) can be calculated using the following formula

[0068] For example, if the desired length (with value L) is 55 cm, then

[0069] L = 55 and

[0070] The modified first length 11 is therefore 7 cm. The modified second length 13 (with value b) can be calculated using the following formula: b = a + 1 = 8

[0071] The modified second length 13 is therefore 8 cm. If the determined desired length (with value L) is 55 cm, the first length 11 can be 7 cm and the second length 13 can be 8 cm.

[0072] The method described above then results in the following for L = 55: A = 7, B = 6, C = 0, and D = 1. First, 55 is divided by 7, so that A = 7 and B = 6. 55 cm can therefore be represented as 7 x 7 cm and 1 x 6 cm. As already described, the number of first frame sections is determined by (A - B) and the number of second frame sections is determined by B. In this case, for the desired length of 55 cm, the number of first frame sections is 7 - 6 = 1 and the number of second frame sections is 6. 55 cm can therefore be represented as 1 x 7 cm and 6 x 8 cm.

[0073] For a possible optimization, A - B = 7 - 6 = 1 is divided by (a + 1) = 8, so that C = 0 and D = 1. 1 cm can therefore be represented as 0 x 8 cm + 1 x 1 cm. As already described, the number of first frame sections is determined by D and the number of second frame sections is determined by (C x a + B). In the present case, this results in a number of first frame sections of D = 1 and a number of second frame sections of (C x a + B) = (0 x 7 + 6) = 6. 55 cm can therefore be represented as 1 x 7 cm and 6 x 8 cm. The number of first frame sections and the number of second frame sections have therefore already been optimized in this example.

[0074] In the context of the present invention, an assembled state of the frame device 1 is to be understood as a state in which the plurality of frame units are connected to one another. An assembled state of a frame unit 7 is to be understood as meaning that the first frame sections and the second frame sections are connected to one another. An assembled state of the protective system is to be understood as a state in which the protective device is fastened to the frame units of the frame device 1 and extends between the frame units and, in particular, a recess defined by the frame device 1 is concealed with the aid of the protective device. An installed state of the protective system is a state in which the protective system conceals an opening into which the frame device 1 is to be inserted or which is to conceal the frame device 1 or a protective device attached to the frame device 1.

[0075] As already described, both the number of first frame sections of the frame unit 7 and the number of second frame sections of the frame unit 7 are determined. The number of first frame sections can also be one or zero. Likewise, the number of second frame sections can also be one or zero. Each frame unit 7 can therefore, for example, have no first frame section 3 and a second frame section 5 or a plurality of second frame sections. Likewise, each frame unit 7 can, for example, have a first frame section 3 and no frame section or a second frame section 5 or a plurality of second frame sections. Likewise, each frame unit 7 can, for example, have a plurality of first frame sections and no frame section or a second frame section 5 or a plurality of second frame sections.

[0076] Even if the method steps are described in a specific order, the present invention is not limited to this order. Rather, the individual method steps can be performed in any reasonable order, in particular at least partially in parallel.

[0077] Another aspect of the present invention is a computer program comprising instructions that cause the steps, or at least some of the steps, of the method to be carried out. Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable medium on which the computer program is stored.

[0078] Additionally, it should be noted that "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. Furthermore, it should be noted that features described with reference to one of the above embodiments can also be used in combination with other features of other embodiments described above. Reference signs in the claims are not to be considered as limitations.

[0079] List of reference symbols

[0080] I Frame device

[0081] 3 first frame section

[0082] 5 second frame section

[0083] 7 frame unit

[0084] 9 Length of the frame unit

[0085] II first length

[0086] 13 second length

[0087] 15 first connecting section

[0088] 17 second connecting section

[0089] 19 Direction of extension of the frame section

[0090] 21 first end section of the frame unit

[0091] 23 Direction of extension of the frame unit

[0092] 25 second end section of the frame unit

[0093] 27 Width of the frame unit

[0094] 101 first procedural step

[0095] 102 second procedural step

[0096] 103 third procedural step

[0097] 104 fourth procedural step

[0098] 105 fifth procedural step

[0099] 106 sixth procedural step

Claims

Claims 1. A method for producing a frame device (1) with a plurality of frame units, wherein each frame unit (7) of the plurality of frame units has a length (9) and a first frame section (3) or a plurality of first frame sections and / or a second frame section (5) or a plurality of second frame sections, wherein each first frame section (3) has a first length (11) and each second frame section (5) has a second length (13) which differs from the first length (11), wherein the method comprises the following step for each frame unit (7) of the plurality of frame units: Determining both a number of first frame sections of the frame unit (7) and a number of second frame sections of the frame unit (7) based on a length (9) of the frame unit (7), the first length (11) and the second length (13).

2. Method according to the preceding claim, wherein the method further comprises the following step for each frame unit (7): Determine a desired length of the frame unit (7).

3. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the method further comprises the following step for each frame unit (7): Determining a set of permissible lengths of the frame unit (7) based on the first length (11) and the second length (13).

4. Method according to one of the preceding claims 2 or 3, wherein the method further comprises the following step for each frame unit (7): Comparing the determined desired length with the determined set of permissible lengths, wherein if the determined desired length corresponds to an permissible length, determining that the determined desired length corresponds to the length (9) of the frame unit (7) and then, if the determined desired length does not correspond to an permissible length, changing the first length (11) and the second length (13) based on the determined desired length and determining that the determined desired length corresponds to the length (9) of the frame unit (7).

5. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the method further comprises the following step for each frame unit (7): Adjusting both the number of first frame sections of the frame unit (7) and the number of second frame sections of the frame unit (7).

6. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method further comprises, for each frame unit (7), the following step: connecting the first frame sections and the second frame sections to each other.

7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the method further comprises the step of: connecting the plurality of frame units together.

8. Frame device (1) with a plurality of frame units, wherein each frame unit (7) of the plurality of frame units has a length (9) and a first frame section (3) or a plurality of first frame sections and / or a second frame section (5) or a plurality of second frame sections, wherein each first frame section (3) has a first length (11) and each second frame section (5) has a second length (13) which differs from the first length (11).

9. Frame device (1) according to claim 8, wherein the plurality of frame units are four frame units and the four frame units are connected to each other such that any two adjacent frame units form a right angle.

10. Protection system with a frame device (1) according to one of claims 8 or 9 and with a protective device which is fastened to the frame units of the frame device (1) and extends between the frame units.

11. A computer program comprising instructions which cause the steps or at least some of the steps of the method according to one of claims 1 to 7 to be carried out.

12. A computer-readable medium on which the computer program according to claim 11 is stored.

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