EP1170514A2 - Device and its use for releasably fixing at least two flat elements - Google Patents

Abstract

The device for releasably holding at least two flat components (12) comprises a connector unit (14) and at least one holding unit (16, 16') which interacts with the connector unit, and is fixable into one of the cutouts (18) in the flat components so that in assembled state its face is flush with at least the surface (24) of one of the flat component.

Description

The invention relates to a device for releasable mounting of at least two surface elements and their use.

Such devices are generally known. However such devices are pronounced in practice proven disadvantageous. Such devices serve among other things as a holder or the like, for example as fittings of glass or plastic panes for shower cubicles etc., the mostly on both sides from the plane of the surfaces of the glass pane protrude. The devices therefore represent an undesirable one Dust and dirt or moisture trap. Also is cleaning a glass pane in the area of these devices not possible, at least considerably more difficult. The glass pane in any case, can not use a rubber lip for removal be removed from cleaning fluid. Rather is then driving around these devices with the rubber lip, possibly even with the consequence that actually to be removed Cleaning liquid penetrates into the devices themselves. All of these are devices, which are either not sufficiently stable or a very complex one Show construction and high construction height. They also have devices the disadvantage that their proportions and dimensions are predetermined and therefore cannot be changed. An individual Adaptation to surface elements with tolerance inaccuracies is therefore not possible with these devices.

The invention is therefore based on the object of a device for detachable mounting of at least two surface elements To make available with which the above disadvantages are prevented which are therefore particularly easy to clean all surfaces of one or more of the device held surface elements allows and at the same time constructive particularly simple, compact and stable, which goes hand in hand with it is inexpensive to manufacture, without further ado Manufacturing inaccuracies of the surface elements to be connected balances and is extremely easy to assemble and is removable, and an advantageous use of this device provide.

This task is performed in terms of device technology by the Features of claim 1 solved.

Accordingly, through the design of the invention Device for detachably holding at least two surface elements with at least one of the at least two surface elements connecting device defining each other and at least one cooperating with the connection device Holding device, which has at least one of the two surface elements assigned to the further surface element (s) facing recess on one of the surface elements can be fixed in such a way that the at least one holding device with their outer surfaces in the assembled state essentially with the levels of the surfaces of the least one of the two surface elements is aligned, even and continuous surfaces of the device (s) held Achieve surface elements / s that are particularly easy to clean and can be kept clean. In addition, there is an elegant Overall appearance of the device according to the invention. Furthermore is a compact and stable construction of the entire device reached. Furthermore, the device according to the invention the main advantage, without further inaccuracies and Compensate manufacturing tolerances by changing their shape and dimensions individually changeable according to the given space are. Not least resulting from this extremely easy handling during assembly and disassembly. Finally, an inexpensive way of producing and storing the device according to the invention is also made possible.

Further advantageous details of the device according to the invention are described in claims 2 to 28.

Of particularly great importance for a flush fit between the holding device with its outer surfaces in the assembled state and the at least one of the two surface elements with its surfaces, which are essentially, i.e. to a large extent or exactly, are to fall into one level Features of claim 2. Thereafter, the recess of the at least one of the two surface elements a clamping section and one from the clamping section to another Surface element / s facing edge extending transition section for receiving the holding device and, if appropriate, at least a part of the connecting device. It can conducive to the design of the connecting device be at least one in addition to the holding device Include part of the connecting device in the recess or to be sunk in this to ensure an even and continuous surface of the device (s) held Get surface elements / s.

Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention that the at least a holding device according to claim 3 substantially free of play, i.e. a perfect fit, in the recess of at least one of the two Surface elements can be used. This is a reliable one Holder of the assigned surface element, which in all Usually a multiple of the weight of that of the holding device has enabled.

In this context, the invention further provides that the at least one holding device according to claim 4 in the recess of the at least one of the two surface elements is positively and / or non-positively attachable. As a rule A form-fitting attachment is sufficient to reduce the weight of the surface element and / or outer acting thereon Forces, such as impact forces, by the holding device to record safely and, if necessary, to transmit it. Also hangs a positive and / or non-positive fastening of the holding device on the assigned surface element significantly different from the Choice of material combination of holding device and surface element from. For example, there is a frictional connection between a holding device made of plastic and a surface element made of glass negligible. In contrast, inevitably arises a frictional connection between a holding device made of metal, for Example aluminum, and a flat element made of glass.

Of particular interest for an easy, fast and reliable Assembly of the holding device in the assigned surface element or subsequent disassembly thereof for maintenance or repair purposes are the constructive measures of the claim 5, after which the at least one holding device is a holding element and a clamping element comprising two of each other opposite surfaces of the surface element forth in the Recess of the surface element can be used and in the recess are fastened opposite each other.

Due to the inventive design of opposite Holding element and clamping element according to claim 6, which in Form and dimension are adapted to one another, on the one hand it is ensured that the holding element and the clamping element in the Recess of the surface element can be added without with their outer surfaces in the assembled state over the Planes of the surfaces of the at least one of the two surface elements protrude. On the other hand, it is possible to use the holding element and form the clamping element such that a mutual Bracket or support in the recess of the associated Surface element can take place. As a result, the resilience, Rigidity and strength of the holding device be increased overall.

The holding element is in an advantageous manner according to claim 7 a holding portion and a support portion. The The holding section essentially serves to secure the Holding device in the recess. The carrier section, however, is essentially for receiving and holding the holding device and optionally at least part of the connecting device provided in the recess.

For additional improvement of the holding function of the holding element and clamping element to each other and the holding device associated therewith overall, the holding section of the holding element has essentially a thickness that is approximately half the thickness of the Surface element corresponds. In contrast, the carrier section of the holding element has a thickness which is approximately the thickness of the surface element equivalent. Forces and moments occurring exclusively over the support section of the holding element of the holding device transferred, results from the one-piece Formation of the holding section of the holding element a high strength and associated high resilience the holding device as a whole. This allows for one a relief of the holding section and the other one greater load on the support section of the holding device achieve. This is accompanied by a largely uniform Distribution of forces across the holding device achieved as a whole. There may also be a risk of breakage Holding device can be largely excluded in this way.

Preferably, the clamping element is disc-shaped according to claim 8 trained, which on the one hand, the structural design and on the other hand the manageability of the device after the Invention in the assembly or disassembly of the respective holding device Simplify considerably in the assigned surface element to let. This design also serves to achieve a uniform and continuous surface the device according to the invention as a whole.

In this context, the thickness of the clamping element corresponds essentially half the thickness of the surface element, so as to ensure that the holding portion of the holding element and / or the cooperating clamping element does not have the Protruding surfaces of the surface element.

Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention, the holding element and to releasably connect the clamping element of the holding device to one another.

Is particularly advantageous in this context according to claims 9 to 11, a screw connection, since the Clamping or pretensioning force of screws, for example Presence of inaccuracies etc. individually adjustable is.

By the measures of claim 12, according to which the holding element has an annular projection arranged around the bore, there are additional load-bearing threads. It is thus sufficient thread carrying capacity is ensured.

Advantageously, the invention further provides that the clamping element with an approximately centrally arranged Hollow profile, in particular an internal square or internal hex profile, is provided. The clamping element is quasi as from the outside easily actuated screw element designed so that additional measures, such as a separate screw / Mother connection is no longer required. In addition to a simplified Construction therefore results in a significantly improved Assembly of the entire device according to the invention.

By the measures of claim 13 that the holding element and / or the clamping element of the holding device by a cover element or the like cover can be covered, such that their outer surfaces in the assembled state essentially with the outer surfaces of the holding elements aligned, there is a uniform and continuous surface the device according to the invention with the advantage of a simplified cleaning and keeping clean, in particular even if the surface elements are made of glass and so far one need relatively intensive cleanliness. Also results a beautiful appearance of the device according to the invention all in all. Therefore, the outer surfaces of the Holding element or clamping element, for example a screw slot, Hexagon profile or the like, covered become.

For simplified handling during assembly and versatile and individual alignment of the surface elements to each other it is also particularly within the scope of the invention that Holding element and / or the clamping element of the holding device after Claim 14 arranged on the outer circumference, approximately hemispherical, dome, cone or cone (stump) or the like -shaped and / or rounded clamping surface, those with a correspondingly shaped clamping surface on the inner circumference of the clamping section of the respective recess cooperates. At the same time, such a configuration ensures that the holding device of the device according to the invention form fit by inserting into the corresponding recess additionally by a frictional connection in the recess is secured. High forces and moments, in particular generated by the weight of large glass plates, easily recorded and / or transmitted safely and reliably become.

If necessary, it is advantageous that the holding element with Exemptions and / or undercuts is provided on Holding section are arranged adjacent to the support section. After the holding section of the holding element is solid and the clamping surfaces are chamfered, for example made of metal exists, the holding element can only be closed with a positive fit insert the recess if there are appropriate material cutouts available. Alternatively, however, it is also possible to to reduce the thickness of the support section such that the flat support section directly into the outer circumference arranged clamping surface merges. However, it has turned into shown in practice that the flat support section with larger thickness generally also higher forces and / or moments or the resulting loads is. In this respect, the carrier section or its thickness is positive insertion of the holding element into the recess expediently only partially, for example by reducing the material by means of exemptions and / or undercuts Reduce.

Preferably, the holding element and the clamping element are according to claim 15 in the context of the invention made of metal, in particular (stainless) steel, aluminum, brass, zinc, gunmetal alloys or an alloy thereof, or plastic, in particular Polyoxymethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, Tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, educated.

As particularly advantageous in the event that the holding element and the clamping element each consist of metal, at the same time but the surface element is made of glass the measures of claim 16 highlighted. After that is between the clamping surfaces of the holding element and clamping element as well the clamping surface on the inner circumference of the recess of the surface element a support element or the like insert element Plastic, especially polyoxymethylene, polyester, ABS, Acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, intermediate. On the one hand lets in this way ensure that the invention Device securely attachable to the respective surface element and therefore cannot be solved automatically. On the other hand This prevents excessive clamping forces when dismantling from the holding device of the device according to the invention exercised the surface element and thus possibly harmful Stress relationships are generated in the surface element. The assembly is thus simplified at the same time.

In this context, it is particularly within the scope of the invention that the support element is formed in two or more parts is. As a rule, two-part training is sufficient the support element already. In this way it is possible Tolerance inaccuracies or assembly inaccuracies as a result of space or space conditions encountered on site, which also influence the connection between Holding device and surface element to compensate in a simple manner. Possible due to dimensional inaccuracies Tensions on the support element are in a two-part Training avoided or easily compensated for.

Of great interest for simplified cleaning and keeping clean the device according to the invention are also the Features of claim 17, namely the holding element and / or the clamping element and / or the cover element with a external surface are formed, which liquid and / or is dirt-repellent. The outside surface of the holding, clamping or covering elements / s can either by the chemical material composition, which for Example is designed hydrophobic, can be achieved. Likewise it is conceivable to have a liquid and / or dirt repellent surface of / the holding, clamping or covering elements / s and / or the entire device to achieve overall that mechanical Surface patterns or profiles are provided in the nano range which are liable for liquid and / or dirt etc. counteract. In the latter embodiment, for example the so-called lotus flower effect use.

It is further provided according to the invention that the connecting device according to claim 18 of the at least one holding device essentially free of play, i.e. precisely fitting, recordable is. Such a structural design provides a positive and / or non-positive connection between the holding device on the one hand and connecting device on the other hand in or by reached the holding device. Between the surface elements acting forces and / or moments can therefore on safe and reliably picked up by the holding device or are transmitted without the holding device and / or the Connector overworked due to this, i.e. possibly deformed and / or irreparable as a result, for example, due to breakage.

Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention, the connecting device to design rotatable according to claim 19. The connection device the device according to the invention is so far formed as a hinge or swivel, such that one of the two connected surface elements compared to the other of the surface elements, which is expediently rigid or is fixed, can be rotated or pivoted relatively.

In this context, the invention provides that the Connecting device according to claim 20 a non-rotatably arranged Includes bolt that is in a bore on the holding device of the at least one of the two surface elements rotatably supported is.

It is further provided according to the invention that the connecting device includes a mounting plate on which the bolt is integrally formed. The mounting plate in turn is on the holding device of the at least one of the two surface elements appropriate.

It is possible that the mounting plate is provided with elongated holes tolerance compensation due to manufacturing inaccuracies and / or dimensional deviations caused by building measures on premises, in which surface elements are connected to each other should be able to occur. The mounting plate can elongated or angled at will. So he can Angles can be 90 ° or 135 °, for example.

As an alternative to integrally forming the bolt on a Fastening plate can also be the connecting device Fastener include that on a fastener the at least one of the two surface elements can be attached is. The advantages to be achieved in this way are among those comparable to that associated with the mounting plate are explained.

Instead of a constructive design of the connecting device, which a rotatability or pivotability of allows two adjacent surface elements to each other, it is also within the scope of the invention, the connecting device to train according to claim 21 rotationally.

Characterized in that the connecting device is a fastening element comprises that on the holding device of two adjacent to each other Surface elements can be attached, two surface elements can be rigidly connected to each other. Conveniently, can the fastener either straight or - if desired - be designed at any angle.

Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention, the fastener to be molded on a holding element of the holding device.

The fastening device preferably comprises an angular one Carrier element, which has a recess on the at least one of the two surface elements precisely in X and Can be screwed in the Y direction and is also provided with elongated holes, via which the fastening element is positioned exactly in the Z direction is attachable to the angular support member. dimensional inaccuracies and manufacturing tolerances can be extremely simple Be balanced in the X, Y and Z directions. The Surface elements can thus be aligned to each other become.

Furthermore, the angular support element is also included Latches or the like projections provided a covering element to protect against dust, dirt, moisture etc. can.

In addition, the connection device is provided according to the invention to be provided with a mounting plate in a Recess of two holding elements of a holding device is attachable. In this way, for example, a surface element in the form of a glass pane on the other surface element in the form of a wall, for example a bathroom wall or the like, rigidly attached.

The clamping section and the transition section are expedient the recess by the measures of claims 22 to 28 trained.

Finally, it is still within the scope of the invention claims 29 and 30, a device according to the invention for detachable mounting of at least two surface elements Metal, plastic, wood, glass or a combination of these use or as a fitting or the like for mounting Room dividers, glass showcases, glass landscapes in offices, glass and plastic panes and glass and plastic doors, in particular from or for shower or toilet cubicles or the like Wet rooms, and / or for fastening components, such as Mounts, handles or the like fittings, and the like To use objects. The use of the invention Device in particular as a fitting leads to that Extremely great advantage that glass showcases are easy to assemble and can also be dismantled so that they can be transported at any time are extremely easy to clean and keep clean is, whose transparency is largely preserved and finally dimensional inaccuracies and manufacturing tolerances without is able to compensate further.

Fig. 1A

eine auseinandergezogene perspektivische Ansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei Flächenelementen,

Fig. 1B

eine perspektivische Ansicht der Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 1A im montierten Zustand,

Fig. 1C und 1D

eine Seitenansicht und eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 1A,

Fig. 1E, 1F and 1G

eine Draufsicht des erfindungsgemäßen Halteelementes vor dem Einsetzen in die Ausnehmung, eine perspektivische Ansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Halteeinrichtung während des Einsetzens und nach dem Einsetzen,

Fig. 2A bis 2G

eine vorderseitige und rückseitige perspektivische Ansicht, eine Draufsicht, eine Seitenansicht und drei Querschnittsansichten durch eine Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Halteelementes längs der Linie IIE-IIE, IIF-IIF und IIG-IIG in der Fig. 2C,

Fig. 2H bis 12M

eine vorderseitige und rückseitige perspektivische Ansicht, eine Draufsicht, eine Seitenansicht und zwei Querschnittsansichten durch eine Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Halteelementes längs der Linie IIL-IIL und IIM-IIM in der Fig. 2J,

Fig. 3A bis 3C

eine perspektivische Ansicht, eine Draufsicht und eine Querschnittsansicht durch eine Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Klemmelementes längs der Linie IIIC-IIIC in der Fig. 3B,

Fig. 4A

eine auseinandergezogene perspektivische Ansicht einer zweiten Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei Flächenelementen,

Fig. 4B

eine perspektivische Ansicht der Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 4A im montierten Zustand,

Fig. 4C und 4D

eine Seitenansicht und eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 4A,

Fig. 6A bis 6I

eine teilweise abgebrochene Draufsicht, Draufsicht und Querschnittsansicht durch eine andere Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Verbindungselementes längs der Linie XIC-XIXIC in der Fig. 6B sowie weitere Draufsichten, Unteransichten, Seitenansichten und Querschnittsansichten durch das erfindungsgemäße Verbindungselement entsprechend den Fig. 6A bis 6C,

Fig. 7A

eine auseinandergezogene perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei Flächenelementen,

Fig. 7B

eine perspektivische Ansicht der Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Halteelementes nach der Fig. 7A im montierten Zustand,

Fig. 7C bis

7E eine Vorderansicht, eine Seitenansicht und eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Halteelementes nach der Fig. 7B,

Fig. 8

eine auseinandergezogene perspektivische Ansicht einer anderen Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei Flächenelementen,

Fig. 9

eine auseinandergezogene perspektivische Ansicht einer noch anderen Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei Flächenelementen,

Fig. 10A bis 10F

eine perspektivische Ansicht, eine Draufsicht, eine Seitenansicht und drei Querschnittansichten durch eine andere Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Halteelementes längs der Linie XD-XD, XE-XE und XF-XF in der Fig. 10B,

Fig. 11

eine auseinandergezogene perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei Flächenelementen,

Fig. 12A bis 12G

eine perspektivische Ansicht, eine Draufsicht, eine Seitenansicht und drei Querschnittansichten durch eine andere Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Halteelementes längs der Linie XIID-XIID, XIIE-XIIE und XIIF-XIIF in der Fig. 12B,

Fig. 13A

eine auseinandergezogene perspektivische Ansicht einer noch anderen Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei Flächenelementen,

Fig. 13B

eine perspektivische Ansicht Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 13A im montierten Zustand,

Fig. 13C

und 13D eine Seitenansicht und eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 13A,

Fig. 14

eine auseinandergezogene perspektivische Ansicht einer geringfügig abgewandelten Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei Flächenelementen entsprechend Fig. 13A, und

Fig. 15A

bis 15D verschiedene Ausführungsformen von erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Klemm- und Übergangsabschnitten von Ausnehmungen an den durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung lösbar zu halternden Flächenelementen.

Further features, advantages and details of the invention result from the following description of some preferred embodiments of the invention and from the drawings. Here show:

Fig. 1A

2 shows an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of a device designed according to the invention for releasably holding two surface elements,

Figure 1B

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the embodiment of the device according to the invention in accordance with FIG. 1A in the assembled state,

1C and 1D

a side view and a plan view of the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 1A,

Figures 1E, 1F and 1G

a plan view of the holding element according to the invention before insertion into the recess, a perspective view of the holding device according to the invention during insertion and after insertion,

2A to 2G

2 shows a front and rear perspective view, a top view, a side view and three cross-sectional views through an embodiment of a holding element according to the invention along the line IIE-IIE, IIF-IIF and IIG-IIG in FIG. 2C,

2H to 12M

2 shows a front and rear perspective view, a top view, a side view and two cross-sectional views through an embodiment of a holding element according to the invention along the line IIL-IIL and IIM-IIM in FIG. 2J,

3A to 3C

3B shows a perspective view, a plan view and a cross-sectional view through an embodiment of a clamping element according to the invention along the line IIIC-IIIC in FIG. 3B,

Figure 4A

2 shows an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of a device designed according to the invention for releasably holding two surface elements,

Figure 4B

4A shows a perspective view of the embodiment of the device designed according to the invention according to FIG. 4A in the assembled state,

Figures 4C and 4D

3 shows a side view and a top view of the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 4A,

6A to 6I

FIG. 6B and further top views, bottom views, side views and cross-sectional views through the connecting element according to FIGS. 6A to 6C, a partially broken top view, top view and cross-sectional view through another embodiment of a connecting element according to the invention along line XIC-XIXIC in FIG.

Figure 7A

2 shows an exploded perspective view of a further embodiment of a device designed according to the invention for releasably holding two surface elements,

Figure 7B

6 shows a perspective view of the embodiment of the holding element according to the invention according to FIG. 7A in the assembled state,

7C to

7E shows a front view, a side view and a top view of the embodiment of the holding element according to the invention according to FIG. 7B,

Fig. 8

2 shows an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a device designed according to the invention for releasably holding two surface elements,

Fig. 9

2 shows an exploded perspective view of yet another embodiment of a device according to the invention for detachably holding two surface elements,

10A to 10F

2 shows a perspective view, a plan view, a side view and three cross-sectional views through another embodiment of a holding element according to the invention along the line XD-XD, XE-XE and XF-XF in FIG. 10B,

Fig. 11

2 shows an exploded perspective view of a further embodiment of a device designed according to the invention for releasably holding two surface elements,

Figures 12A to 12G

3 shows a perspective view, a plan view, a side view and three cross-sectional views through another embodiment of a holding element according to the invention along the line XIID-XIID, XIIE-XIIE and XIIF-XIIF in FIG. 12B,

Figure 13A

2 shows an exploded perspective view of yet another embodiment of a device according to the invention for detachably holding two surface elements,

Figure 13B

FIG. 13A shows a perspective view of the embodiment of the device according to FIG. 13A in the assembled state,

Figure 13C

and FIG. 13D shows a side view and a top view of the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 13A,

Fig. 14

an exploded perspective view of a slightly modified embodiment of an inventive device for releasably holding two surface elements corresponding to Fig. 13A, and

Figure 15A

15 to 15D show different embodiments of clamping and transition sections of recesses on the surface elements to be detachably held by the device according to the invention.

The device 10 according to the invention is for detachable mounting provided by at least two surface elements 12. In the following description of various embodiments the device according to the invention are mutually corresponding, same components with identical reference numbers Mistake.

The device 10 according to the invention is suitable for detachable Holding at least one surface element 12 made of metal, Plastic, wood, glass and composite materials made of it. With the surface elements 12 can be, for example, a sound absorbing Wall panels made of wood, glass, plastic, etc. and / or a wall of a room, for example a bathroom wall, act. The serves in a very advantageous manner Device 10 according to the invention as a fitting or the like for the assembly of room dividers, glass showcases, glass landscapes in Offices, glass and plastic panes as well as glass and plastic doors, especially from or for shower and / or toilet cubicles or similar wet rooms, and / or for attachment of components such as brackets, handles or the like, fittings and the like. In a very advantageous way The device 10 according to the invention is also suitable for detachable use Holding partitions between two each other neighboring sanitary facilities, such as sinks, Urinal basin, toilets, showers etc.

1A to 1G is a first embodiment of a shown such device 10 according to the invention. The surface elements 12 of the embodiment of the device 10 are for example as glass panes in a shower cubicle or partitions trained a toilet. However, the surface elements 12 are for simplification in all embodiments only shown schematically.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A to 1G the device 10, the two surface elements 12 are also mutually relatively pivotable. The left-hand surface element 12 is designed as a rigid wall element. In which the right-hand surface element 12 is so far one suspended on the surface element 12 and rotatable about it Door.

The device 10 comprises at least one connecting device 14, which holds at least one surface element 12. In particular enables the connecting device 14 to make a connection or fixing the at least one surface element 12 to or on a further surface element 12 and / or additional constructive Support components. The connection device 14 and these additional components for support are given below explained in more detail.

In addition, the device 10 has at least one holding device 16, 16 'on that with the connecting device 14th interacts. In the illustrated embodiment of the device 1A to 1G are two holding devices 16, 16 'each shown for or on a surface element 12. In practice, however, there are usually several such holding devices 16 or 16 'for holding the at least one Surface element 12 is provided.

The connecting device 14 and the holding devices 16, 16 'of the device 10 are common via recesses 18 fixable to the respectively assigned surface element 12. The recesses 18, which in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A to 1G each in a corner area of the surface element 12 are in this respect each a surface element 12 assigned and facing the further surface element (s) 12. For this purpose, the recesses 18 each include a clamping section 18 'to one described in more detail below Holding device 16, 16 ', and one Transition section 18 '' to a part or the rest of the Holding device 16, 16 'and at least part of the Record connection device 14. The transition section 18 '' extends from the clamping section 18 ' an edge 12 'which the further surface element (s) 12 is facing. Thus, the two recesses 18 with their Clamping sections 18 'and transition sections 18' 'are identical trained, but arranged in mirror image to each other.

The two holding devices 16, 16 'are in the respective Recesses 18 of the two surface elements 12 are fixed in such a way that the holding devices 16, 16 'with their outside lying surfaces 20, 20 'in the assembled state with or in Essentially with the levels of the rear surfaces 22 and the front surfaces 24 of the two sheets 12 are in line. This results in particular from FIGS. 1B to 1D, 1F and 1G. This is a particularly simple one Cleaning of the detachably connected surface elements 12 ensured in the assembled state. It also results from of such a flush design beautiful shape of the interconnected surface elements 12th

The holding devices 16, 16 'are essentially free of play or precisely in the recess 18 of the respective surface element 12 usable.

Furthermore, the two holding devices 16, 16 'are in the recess 18 of the two surface elements 12 largely form-fitting fixable. A form fit is especially given if the holding devices 16, 16 'for example made of plastic exist, while the surface elements 12 made of glass or Metal are formed. With such a combination of materials are possibly existing frictional forces between the Holding devices 16, 16 'and in the respective surface element 12 negligible small. If the holding devices 16, 16 ' however, made of metal, for example, is cumulative or alternatively a frictional connection between the holding devices 16, 16 'in the recess 18 with the respective Surface element 12 is entirely possible or even possible under certain circumstances desired.

As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 1A to 1C, comprises each of the two holding devices 16, 16 'a holding element 26, 26 'and a clamping element 28. The holding elements 26, 26' and the clamping elements 28 of the device 10 according to the invention 1A to 1G are of the two opposed to each other or surfaces 22, 24 facing away from each other Surface element 12 forth in the recess 18 of the corresponding Surface element 12 can be used. So far they are Holding elements 26, 26 'in the shown in Fig. 1A Embodiment from the back, the clamping elements 28 from the front to the corresponding surfaces 22, 24 of the associated surface element 12 bring. The two holding elements 26, 26 'and the two clamping elements 28 are at or after insertion into the recess 18 opposite each other fixable.

As can clearly be seen from FIGS. 1A to 3C, these are Holding element 26 and the clamping element 28 of the holding device 16, which face each other, in shape and dimension customized. The same applies to the holding element 26 'and the clamping element 28 of the holding device 16 'facing each other are.

The holding elements 26, 26 'have according to FIGS. 1B and 1C each have a holding section 30 that essentially the attachment of the corresponding holding device 16, 16 'in the clamping section 18 'of the associated recess 18 is used. Furthermore, the holding elements 26, 26 'accordingly 1B and 1C each have a support portion 32 which in Mainly for receiving and holding the holding devices 16, 16 'and at least part of the connecting device 14 in the transition section 18 ″ of the associated recess 18 is provided. So that the holding portion 30 in the Clamping section 18 'of the corresponding recess 18 is added. In contrast, the carrier section 32 is accommodated in the transition section 18 ″ of the associated recess 18.

The holding section 30 of the holding element 26, 26 'has how 1A is indicated, essentially a thickness d, which corresponds to approximately half the thickness D of the surface element 12. The carrier gate 32 of the holding element 26, 26 ' on the other hand has a thickness d which is approximately equal to the thickness D of the Surface element 12 corresponds. The carrier section 32 of the Holding element 26, 26 'is therefore formed in one piece and therefore consists of solid material. Such a design enables the absorption or introduction of high forces and moments through or into the holding device 16, 16 'and thus the device 10 as a whole.

According to FIG. 1A, the two holding elements differ 26, 26 'from each other only slightly, namely in construction or the configuration of the carrier section 32. Otherwise agree their construction, if necessary from the mirror-inverted Arrangement apart from each other. Regarding further details of the holding elements 26, 26 'is therefore among others, refer to FIGS. 2A to 2M.

The clamping element 28, which in all the embodiments shown the device 10 according to the invention is identical, can be seen essentially from FIGS. 3A to 3C.

The clamping element 28, which is disc-shaped, has essentially a thickness d that is approximately half the thickness D corresponds to the surface element 12. So that complements each other Clamping element 28 and the holding section 30 of the holding element 26, 26 'approximately or exactly to a thickness D equal to that of the Area element 12.

Returning primarily to FIGS. 1A and 1B are the holding element 26 and the clamping element 28 of the holding device 16 or the holding element 26 'and the clamping element 28 of the holding device 16 'releasably connected to each other. A such a connection can be made in different ways. For example, a screw, plug, snap, Detent, adhesive and passport or the like connection provided his.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A to 1G the device 10 according to the invention is for this purpose Holding element 26, 26 'formed as a nut 34 which in the Holding section 30 of the holding device 16, 16 'is arranged. In contrast, the clamping element 28 is designed as a screw 36.

The holding element 26, 26 'comprises one in the holding section 30 of the holding device 16, 16 ′ arranged bore 38 with an internal thread 40. The clamping element 28 is, as well 3A to 3C, with a centrally arranged Projection 42 is provided with an external thread 44. The Bores 38 are each approximately central in the holding section 30 of the holding devices 16 and 16 ', respectively.

The holding element 26, 26 'additionally has one around the bore 38 arranged annular projection 46. The lead 46 leads to an extension of the bore 38, whereby the Holding element 26, 26 'compared to an embodiment without one such annular projection more load-bearing threads receives.

At the same time, the annular projection 46 should preferably not be so long that it is on his Front face can come into contact with the clamping element 28. Rather, care should be taken to ensure that between the respective holding element 26, 26 'and the correspondingly assigned Clamping element 28 is always a sufficiently large one Game exists. It is only through such a game ensures that between the holding device 16, 16 'and the surface element 12 after insertion into the recess 18 not only a positive fit is achieved. Rather, by mutual tightening of holding element 26, 26 'and clamping element 28 to each other and thus to or in the recess or the clamping surfaces to be described in addition Adhesion can be obtained.

Furthermore, the clamping element 28 is in accordance with FIG. 1A and 3A to 3C with an approximately centrally arranged hollow profile 47, in particular an internal square or internal hexagonal profile, Mistake. The assembly and disassembly like the rest of the handling the holding device 16, 16 'into or out of the recess 18 is therefore extremely simple. The Clamping element 28 is designed like a screw.

An arrangement of mother 34 and Screw 36 conceivable in kinematic reversal, the clamping element 28 then a bore with an internal thread and the holding element 26, 26 'have a projection with an external thread would. In this case, the advantageous embodiment, to equip the clamping element 28 with a hollow profile 47, however a little more complex.

The bores 38 of the holding elements 26, 26 'therefore take the Projections 42 of the clamping elements 28, which in the assembled state interact with each other. The tabs 42 of the clamping elements 28 are in the associated opposite one another Holding elements 26, 26 'arranged sunk, in such a way that their outer surfaces in the assembled Condition essentially with the external surfaces 22, 24 of the surface elements 12 are aligned.

By rotating the clamping elements 28 themselves mutually associated holding elements 26, 26 'of the holding device 16, 16 'moved towards each other and finally in the respective Recess 18 together with the two surface elements 12 connected.

The holding elements 26, 26 'of the holding devices 16, 16' are into the recesses 18 on the back 22 of the surface elements 12 usable. In contrast, the clamping elements 28 are the Holding devices 16, 16 'in the recesses 18 on the front 24 of the two surface elements 12 can be introduced.

In this context, an additional configuration of be a particular advantage. Accordingly, the holding element 26, 26 'and / or the clamping element 28 by a cover element 48 or the like cover, for example by means of a snap or similar locking connection, are covered. The respective Covering element 48 can be used in a corresponding manner for this purpose large and adapted recess 50 in the clamping element 28 can be accommodated. This way you can also a uniform surface of the surface elements 12 together the device 10 according to the invention. A cleaning the detachably connected surface elements 12 is therefore special simple. There is also a dirt or dust accumulation in the area the device 10 counteracted.

To simplify assembly and the two surface elements 12 to align exactly with one another, the holding elements 26, 26 'and / or the clamping elements 28 on their outer circumference 52 Clamping surfaces 54, which in the embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 1A to 3C tapered or conical (truncated) are formed. The clamping surfaces 54 of the holding elements 26, 26 'and / or the clamping elements 28 in turn act accordingly shaped clamping surfaces 56 on the inner circumference 58 of the Clamping section 18 'and transition section 18' 'of the respective Recess 18 together.

Without being shown in detail in FIGS. 1A to 3C, However, it is also possible to use the clamping surfaces 54 in any way Different way, for example hemispherical or dome-shaped tapered and / or rounded. The clamping surfaces 56 would then be shaped accordingly.

As shown particularly in FIGS. 1F and 2A to 2M the holding element 26, 26 'with exemptions 60 and / or undercuts 62 provided.

The exemptions 60 are adjacent to the holding section 30 Carrier section 32 arranged. After the holding portion 30 of the holding element 26, 26 'solid, for example made of metal and at the same time with conical or conical (truncated) shaped Clamping surfaces 54 is formed, the holding element 26, 26 'should only be inserted into the recess with a positive fit, if appropriate Material cutouts are available. 1E to 1G is the holding element 26, 26 'by a tilting movement below, threading into the recess 18 and then a subsequent one renewed tilting movement, but now upwards, required, to form fit in the recess 18 to be able to.

Alternatively, it is also possible to change the thickness of the carrier section 32 reduce so that the flat surface of the carrier section 32 directly into that arranged on the outer circumference Clamping surface 54 merges. However, it has in the Practice has shown that the flat support section 32 with larger thickness generally also higher forces and / or moments or the resulting loads is. In this respect, the carrier section 32 or its thickness should for the positive insertion of the holding element into the recess expediently only as little as necessary, for example by material reduction by means of exemptions 60 become.

The undercuts 62 are in the present embodiment solely on the basis of production-specific considerations provided if the holding device 16, 16 'and specifically the holding element 26, 26', for example Milled parts. To this extent, for example, with appropriate Castings on the undercuts 62 are dispensed with.

If the holding element 26, 26 'and the clamping element 28 each consist of metal, but at the same time the surface element 12 Glass should have been found to be advantageous the clamping surfaces 54 of the holding element 26, 26 'and the clamping element 28 and the clamping surface 56 on the inner circumference 58 of the recess 18 of the surface element 12 by a support element 64 or the like insert element made of plastic, in particular Polyoxymethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, separate from each other.

The support element 64 is formed in two or more parts. As a rule, a two-part training of the Support element 64 already out to tolerance inaccuracies or also assembly inaccuracies due to those encountered on site Spatial or spatial conditions that also influence take on the connection between holding device and surface element, compensate.

The connecting device 14 is in accordance with FIG. 1A of of the at least one holding device 16, 16 'essentially backlash-free, i.e. precisely fitting, recordable. In particular, the Connector 14 in that shown in Figs. 1A to 3C Embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention rotatable. The connecting device 14 acts it is, for example, a hinge or the like Swivel.

For this purpose, the connecting device 14 comprises one non-rotatably arranged bolt 66 on the holding device 16 'of the at least one of the two surface elements 12 is rotatable is supported. As can be seen in particular in FIG. 1A is, the fixed pin 66 is rotatable in the bore 68 added. The bore 68 is made in the holding element 26 ' and optionally with a sliding bush 70 or the like Plain bearing lined.

Due to the massive design of the holding elements 26, 26 ' obtain a high rigidity of the holding device 16, 16 '. If necessary, this is further reinforced by Material metal or a metal alloy is selected.

Furthermore, the connecting device 16 comprises a fastening plate 72, on which the bolt 66 is integrally formed is. The mounting plate 72 itself is on the holding device 16 of the at least one of the two surface elements 12 attached. 1A to 1C is the mounting plate 72 in a designated recess or recess 74 can be used and two screws 76 in Holes 78 attachable. The mounting plate 72 therefore protrudes also not over the upper surface of the holding device 16 beyond. To this extent, the two screws 76 engage in the in Bores 78 a.

To avoid manufacturing inaccuracies and / or irregularities to compensate for the assembly of the device 10, the mounting plate 72 provided with elongated holes 80.

The embodiment of the device shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D 10 according to the invention differs from that 1A to 1G only by the device 10 not for an upper hinge, but for a lower swivel joint is provided, in which the left-hand side Surface element 12 is again designed to be fixed Example on the peripheral edge of a shower tray to the system comes, and the right-hand surface element 12 schematically one represents hinged door or the like.

Thus, in the embodiment shown in Figs. 4A to 4D again a holding device 16, 16 '' with each a holding element 26, 26 '' and a clamping element 28 as in the embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 1A to 1G used. The holding elements 26, 26 ″ and clamping elements 28 are only arranged mirror-inverted. So far the holding element 26, 26 ″ from the front surface 24 of the surface element 12, the clamping elements 28 from the rear Surface 22 of the surface element 12 into the recess 18 used.

To avoid the rotatability of the right-hand movable Surface element 12 relative to the left side rigidly fixed surface element 12 restricted or even is completely canceled, for example by sitting on or Accumulation on the peripheral edge of the shower tray is the one on the right movable surface element 12 opposite the left side fixed area element 12 shortened.

This is associated with that shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D Embodiment of the device 10 a holding device 16 '' intended. The holding device 16 ″ also includes a Holding element 26 '' and a matching clamping element 28, the of the two opposite surfaces 22 and 24 of the surface element 12 into the recess 18 of the surface element 12 usable and in the recess 18 each other are fastened opposite.

The holding element 26 ″ essentially coincides with the Holding element 26 'match. 5A to 5G the only difference between the holding element 26 " and the holding element 26 'in the embodiment described above in that the height of the holding element 26 '' under adjustment to the surface element 12 also slightly smaller than that of the holding element 26 'is selected. So that has the moveable Surface element 12 game to the base or the like. Otherwise, the holding element 26 ″ of the holding device is correct 16 '' with the holding element 26 'of the holding device 16 'constructively match.

The embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention, which in 6A to 6I is substantially the same as that 1A to 1G. However, it is different the shape of the recess 18 in the surface element 12. Die different shape and dimension of the recess 18 results from the fact that the recess is not in a corner area of the Surface element 12 formed, but in a straight edge area is provided.

Accordingly, the individual components are modified to the Basic shape of the recess 18 adapted. The connection device 14 'consists of a single bolt 81 or the like Swivel joint, the two almost identical holding elements 26 '' ' Holding device 16 '' 'rotatably connects. To do this the bolt 81 has an adapted through hole in the two holding elements 26 '' '. Of the two holding elements 26 '' ' is the left-hand holding element 26 '' 'with two outside Projections or claws and a recess arranged between them Mistake. The right-hand holding element 26 '' ', however, points two external recesses and a projection or a claw. The projections or claws engage one another into each other.

7A to 7E is a further embodiment of the invention Device 10 shown. In the embodiment 7A to 7E, the device 10 is used, if a surface element 12 in the form of, for example, a Glass pane according to the previous embodiments with another surface element in the form for example a wall (not shown), for example a bathroom wall, is rotatably connected.

For this purpose, a holding device 16 'with a holding element 26 'and a clamping element 28 are provided, which a Has bore 68 for receiving a pin 66.

In contrast to the previous embodiments the connecting device 14 ″, however, is a fastening element 82, on which the bolt 66 is integrally formed. The fastening element 82 is on a fastening device 84 of the at least one of the two surface elements 12 mountable.

The fastening device 84 has an angular support element 86 on. The angular support member 86 is as Sheet metal angle trained. The carrier element 86 is over a Recess 88 by means of a screw (not shown) and a Washer 90 or the like on the at least one of the two surface elements 12, i.e. the wall, attachable. The Recess 88 is designed so large that a precise positioning of the angular support element 86 in the X and Y directions according to the double arrows 92, 94 is possible.

Furthermore, the angular support element 86 has elongated holes 96 provided a tolerance compensation in the Z direction enable according to double arrow 98. Hence the fastener 82 via the elongated holes 96 exactly in the Z direction on the angular support element 86 via two screws 100 fixable. The screws 100 are in corresponding bores 102, which are arranged on the fastening element 82, can be introduced.

The angular support member 86 in that shown in FIG. 7A Embodiment also has a bore 103 on to possibly occurring tilting or turning forces intercept.

As shown particularly in Figure 7A, this is angular Carrier element 86 additionally with latches 104 or provided projections of the same type, which accommodate a Cover element 106 serve. The cover member 106, which in the 7A to 7E is shown schematically, essentially covers the angular support element 86, the screw with the Washer 90 and the screws 100 and protects them against dust, dirt and above all moisture.

8 is yet another embodiment of the invention Device 10 shown. The embodiment corresponds to the device 10 according to FIGS. 8A and 8B about the embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 7A to 7E. However, it is a wall connection in the lower Area of a surface element 12 with a holding element 16 ''.

9 and 10A to 10F is yet another embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention. The embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 9 and 10A to 10F corresponds approximately to the embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 7A to 7E.

The only difference is the design of the holding device 16 '' '. This constructive difference is based above all that the embodiment of the device 10 accordingly 9 and 10A to 10F of a rigid connection between a surface element 12, for example in the form of a Glass pane and another surface element 12 in Shape of a wall (not shown), for example a bathroom wall, serves. The connecting device 14 '' 'is therefore non-rotatably trained.

The connecting device 14 '' 'comprises a fastening element 108. The fastening element 108 has approximately the Shape and dimension of the fastener 82 in the embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 7A to 7E.

The fastening element 108 is on a holding device 16 '' 'of two adjacent surface elements 12 attached. For this purpose, the holding device 16 '' 'consists of a holding element 26 '' '. The holding element 26 '' 'is with the Fastener 108 integrally connected.

11 and 12A to 12F is an embodiment of the Device 10 according to the invention shown, which is about that 9 and 10A to 10F. It deals but again a wall connection in the lower area a surface element 12.

13A to 13D is yet another embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention. With this Embodiment, which is also a rigid connection between two surface elements 12, for example in the form of Glass panes or the like is a connecting device 14 '' '' in the form of an angled mounting plate 110 provided with slots 112 for tolerance compensation is provided. The mounting plate 110 comes in one Recess 74 on the top 114 of two holding elements 26 a holding device 16 for contact. The holding elements 26 are identical, but mirror-inverted. On the holding elements 26, the mounting plate 110 is over Screwed on screws 116.

14 is an embodiment of the invention Device 10 shown, which is approximately with that after the 13A to 13D match. The mounting plate 110 is however, not at an angle of 135 °, but at an angle angled from 90 °.

Finally, FIGS. 15A to 15D are different Exemplary embodiments of recesses 18 are shown.

So is the clamping portion 18 'of the recess 18 in the embodiment 15A through a bore 118 in the surface element 12 is formed, the circumferential angle α being greater than Is 180 °. The transition section 18 ″ of the recess 18 is formed by a further bore 120. The clear distance e of the transition section 18 ″ of the recess 18 can be equal to or larger than the diameter of the clamping section 18 'of the recesses 18, i.e. than the diameter of the hole 118th

Alternatively, the transition section 18 ″ of the recesses 18 also according to the embodiment of FIG. 15B be cut out.

In addition, it is possible to the clamping section 18 'of the recesses 18 by a bore 122, the circumferential angle α 'is equal to 180 °. According to the embodiment 15C is the transition section 18 '' of FIG Recesses 18 cut tangentially (cut out) or how 15D, cut tangentially (cut out) and additionally broken in edge regions 124. To be with these both embodiments, a relative movement of the facing each other Surface elements 12 in the longitudinal direction of the connecting device 14, 14 ', 14' ', 14' '', 14 '' '' or holding device 16, 16 ', 16' ', 16' ', 16' '' 'after connecting each other opposite holding elements 26, 26 ', 26' ', 26' '', Preventing 26 '' '' is, however, in these embodiments a clear distance e 'of the transition section 18' ' to select the recesses 18 which is smaller than the diameter of the clamping section 18 ′ of the recesses 18.

The holding elements 26, 26 ', 26' ', 26' '', 26 '' '' can each according to use, possible application and customer request made of metal, such as (stainless) steel, stainless steel, Aluminum, brass, zinc, gunmetal alloys or an alloy be made from this. However, it is also conceivable the holding elements 26, 26 ', 26' ', 26 "', 26 '' '' or at least Parts thereof of plastic, for example of polyoxymethylene, Polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, with or without glass fiber reinforcement.

Finally, the two opposing holding elements 26, 26 ', 26' ', 26' '', 26 '' '' each with an outside lying surface 20, 20 'formed corresponding to the so-called lotus flower effect liquid and / or dirt repellent are.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

contraption

12

Surface element / e

12 '

Edge (s) of the surface element (s)

14, 14 ', 14' ', 14' '', 14 '' ''

/ S connection means

16, 16 ', 16' ', 16' ''

/ S retainer

18

/ S recess

18 '

Clamping section of the recess / s

18 ''

Transitional section of the recess (s)

20, 20 '

external surfaces of the holding devices

22

back surface (s) of the surface element (s)

24

front surface / s of the surface element / s

26, 26 ', 26' ', 26' ''

Holding element of the holding device

28

Clamping element of the holding device

30

Holding section of the holding element

32

Carrier section of the holding element

34

mother

36

screw

38

drilling

40

inner thread

42

head Start

44

external thread

46

annular projection

47

hollow profile

48

cover

50

recess

52

Outer circumference of the holding and clamping elements

54

Clamping surface of the holding and clamping elements

56

Clamping surface of the recess

58

Inner circumference of the clamping section

60

exemptions

62

undercuts

64

support elements

66

bolt

68

drilling

70

bush

72

mounting plate

74

recess

76

Screw / n

78

/ S bore

80

Long hole

81

bolt

82

fastener

84

fastening device

86

angular support element

88

recess

90

washer

92

double arrow

94

double arrow

96

slots

98

double arrow

100

screw

102

drilling

103

drilling

104

locking lugs

106

cover

108

fastener

110

mounting plate

112

slots

114

top

116

screw

118

drilling

120

drilling

122

drilling

124

edge areas

d

Thickness of the holding elements

D

Thickness of the surface element (s)

α

circumferential angle

α '

Circumferential angle.

Claims (30)

Device for detachably holding at least two surface elements (12) with at least one the at least two Surface elements (12) connecting device defining each other (14, 14 ', 14' ', 14' '', 14 '' '') and at least one with the connecting device (14, 14 ', 14' ', 14' '', 14 '' '') cooperating holding device (16, 16 ', 16' ', 16 '' ') over at least one of the two surface elements (12) assigned to the further surface element (s) (12) facing recess (18) on one of the surface elements (12) can be fixed in such a way that the at least a holding device (16, 16 ', 16' ', 16' '') with their outside surfaces (20, 20 ') in the assembled state essentially with the planes of the surfaces (22, 24) of the at least one of the two surface elements (12) is aligned. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the recess (18) of the at least one of the two surface elements (12) has a clamping section (18 ') and one extends from the clamping section (18') to one of the further surface element (s) ( 12) facing edge (12 ') extending transition section (18'') for receiving the holding device (16, 16', 16 '', 16 ''') and optionally at least part of the connecting device (14, 14', 14 '' , 14 ''',14''''). Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one holding device (16, 16 ', 16'',16''') can be inserted into the recess (18) of the at least one of the two surface elements (12) essentially without play , Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the at least one holding device (16, 16 ', 16'',16''') in the recess (18) of the at least one of the two surface elements (12) form and / or can be non-positively attached. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the at least one holding device (16, 16 ', 16'',16''') a holding element (26, 26 ', 26'', 26 "') and one Clamping element (28), which can be inserted from two opposite surfaces (22, 24) of the surface element (12) into the recess (18) of the surface element (12) and fastened in the recess (18) opposite one another. Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26 ', 26'',26''') and the clamping element (28), which lie opposite one another and interact with one another for mutual fastening in the recess (18), in Shape and dimension are matched to each other. Apparatus according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26 ', 26'',26''') has a holding section (30) essentially for fastening in the recess (18) and a support section (32) in the Has essentially for receiving at least a part of the connecting device (14, 14 ', 14'',14''', 14 ''''). Device according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the clamping element (28) is disc-shaped. Device according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26 ', 26'',26''') and the clamping element (28) of the holding device (16, 16 ', 16'',16''') are releasably connected to one another by means of a screw, plug, snap, snap, adhesive and fitting or similar connection. Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26 ', 26 ", 26''') as one in the holding section (30) of the holding device (16, 16 ', 16'',16''') arranged nut (34) and the clamping element (28) are designed as a screw (36). Apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26 ', 26'',26''') one in the holding section (30) of the holding device (16, 16 ', 16'',16''') arranged bore (38) with an internal thread (40) and the clamping element (28) comprise a centrally arranged projection (42) with an external thread (44). Apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26 ', 26'',26''') has an annular projection (46) arranged around the bore (38). Device according to one of claims 5 to 12, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26 ', 26'',26''') and / or the clamping element (28) of the holding device (16, 16 ', 16'', 16 ''') can be covered by a cover element (48) or similar cover, in such a way that their outer surfaces in the assembled state are essentially flush with the outer surfaces (22, 24) of the surface element (12). Device according to one of claims 5 to 13, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26 ', 26 ", 26"') and / or the clamping element (28) of the holding device (16, 16 ', 16', 16 '' , 16 ''') arranged on their outer circumference (52), such as hemispherical, spherical, tapered or conical (truncated) or the like -shaped and / or rounded clamping surface (54) with a corresponding Shaped clamping surface (56) on the inner circumference (58) of the recess (18) cooperates. Device according to one of claims 5 to 14, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26 ', 26'',26''') and the clamping element (28) made of metal, in particular (stainless) steel, aluminum, brass , Zinc, gunmetal alloys or an alloy thereof, or plastic, in particular polyoxymethylene, Poleyster, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, with or without glass fiber reinforcement. Apparatus according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that between the clamping surfaces (54) of the holding element (26, 26 ', 26'',26''') and clamping element (28) and the clamping surface (56) on the inner circumference (58) the recess (18) is a support element (64) made of plastic, in particular polyoximethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, with the support element (64) in particular being of two or more parts. Device according to one of claims 5 to 16, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26 ', 26'',26''') and / or the clamping element (28) and / or the cover element (48, 106) with a external, liquid and / or dirt-repellent surface (20, 20 ') are formed. Device according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the connecting device (14, 14 ', 14'',14''', 14 '''') of the at least one holding device (16, 16 ', 16'' , 16 ''') can be accommodated essentially without play. Device according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the connecting device (14, 14 ', 14'') is designed as a swivel joint. Apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that the connecting device (14, 14 ', 14'') comprises a non-rotatably arranged bolt (66) which is in a bore (68) on the holding device (16, 16', 16 '', 16 ''') of the at least one of the two surface elements (12) is rotatably supported. Device according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the connecting device (14 ''',14'''') is designed to be non-rotatable. Device according to one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that the clamping section (18 ') of the recess (18) is formed by a bore (118), the peripheral angle α' or α being equal to or greater than 180 °. Device according to one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the transition section (18 '') of the recess (18) is formed by a further bore (120). Device according to one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the transition section (18 '') of the recess (18) is cut out. Device according to one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the transition section (18 '') of the recess (18) is cut tangentially. Device according to claim 25, characterized in that edge regions of the tangentially cut-out transition section (18 '') of the recess (18) are broken. Device according to one of claims 23 to 26, characterized in that the clear distance (e ') of the transition section (18'') of the recess (18) is smaller than the diameter of the clamping section (18') of the recess (18) if the circumferential angle α 'is 180 °. Device according to one of claims 23 to 27, characterized in that the clear distance (e) of the transition section (18 '') of the recess (18) is equal to or greater than the diameter of the clamping section (18 ') of the recess (18), if the circumferential angle α is greater than 180 °. Use of a device according to one of the preceding Claims for detachable mounting of at least two surface elements (12) made of metal, plastic, wood, glass or a combination of these. Use of a device according to one of the preceding Claims as a fitting or the like for the assembly of Room dividers, partition walls or other partition elements, Glass showcases, glass landscapes in offices, glass and Plastic panes and glass and plastic doors, in particular from or for shower or toilet cubicles or the like Wet rooms, and / or for fastening components, such as brackets, handles or similar fittings, and the like.

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