EP1170514B1 - 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 an arrangement with a device for releasable mounting of at least two surface elements and their use.

Such devices are well known. However, have Such devices are pronounced in practice as proved disadvantageous. Thus, such devices serve among others as a holder or the like, for example as fittings of glass or plastic panes for shower cubicles etc., which mostly on both sides of the plane of the surfaces of the glass protrude. The devices thus represent an undesirable Dust and dirt or moisture trap. Also is a cleaning of a glass sheet in the range of these devices not possible, at least considerably more difficult. The glass pane Anyway, can not be consistent with a rubber lip for removal be removed from cleaning fluid. Rather, it is then to drive around these devices with the rubber lip, possibly even with the consequence that actually be removed Cleaning liquid penetrates into the devices themselves. Also, these are all devices, either not sufficiently stable or a very expensive Construction and large height have. In addition, these devices have the disadvantage that their proportions and dimensions are predetermined and thus not changeable. An individual Adaptation to surface elements with tolerance inaccuracies is therefore not possible with these devices.

The invention is therefore based on the object, a device for releasably supporting at least two surface elements to To provide, with which prevent the above disadvantages which, therefore, a particularly simple cleaning all surfaces of one or more of the device held surface elements allows and at the same time constructive very simple, compact and stable, with it can be produced inexpensively, without further individual Production inaccuracies of the surface elements to be joined together balances and extremely easy to assemble and is removable, and an advantageous use of this device provide.

This object is in device-technical terms by the Characteristics of claim 1 solved.

Accordingly, uniform and continuous surfaces can be achieved reach the surface element (s) held by the device, which are particularly easy to clean and keep clean can. In addition, a shapely appearance of the invention Overall device. Furthermore, it is a compact one and stable construction of the entire device achieved. Furthermore, the device according to the invention has the essential Advantage, without further dimensional inaccuracies and manufacturing tolerances compensate by their shape and dimensions accordingly The given premises are individually changeable. Not the last result is a pronounced one easy handling during assembly or disassembly. After all is also a cost-effective production and storage of the Device according to the invention allows.

Of particular importance for a flush surface 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 substantially, i. that is, to fall, broadly or accurately, into a plane Feature that the recess of the at least one of the two surface elements a clamping portion and a from the Clamping portion towards one / the other surface element / s facing edge extending transition section for receiving the holding device and optionally at least one part the connecting device comprises. So it can be done according to the Design of the connection device to be beneficial, in addition the holding device at least a part of the connecting device to be received in the recess or sunk in this to arrange a uniform and continuous surface of the surface element (s) held by the device receive.

Of particular interest for a simple, fast and reliable Assembly of the holding device in the associated surface element or subsequent disassembly of it to maintenance or repair purposes is the feature that the at least one Holding device comprises a holding element and a clamping element, that of two opposite surfaces of the surface element used in the recess of the surface element and in the recess opposite each other fastened are.

Further advantageous details of the device according to the invention are described in claims 2 to 26.

So it is within the scope of the invention that the at least one Holding device according to claim 2 substantially free of play, i. exact fit, in the recess of the at least one of the two surface elements can be used. This way is a reliable one Holder of the associated surface element, in all Usually a multiple of the weight of that of the holding device has enabled.

In this context, it is further provided according to the invention, in that the at least one holding device according to claim 3 in the recess of the at least one of the two surface elements can be fastened positively and / or non-positively. As a rule A positive fastening is already sufficient to the weight of the surface element and / or external thereto Forces, such as impact forces, by the holding device safely pick up and transfer if necessary. In addition, depends a positive and / or non-positive attachment of the holding device on the associated surface element substantially from the Choice of material combination of holding device and surface element from. For example, a traction 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 surface element made of glass.

Due to the inventive design of opposing one another Holding element and clamping element according to claim 4, which in Shape and dimension are adapted to each other, on the one hand 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 on the Planes of the surfaces of at least one of the two surface elements protrude. On the other hand, it is possible, the holding element and form the clamping element such that a mutual Holder or support in the recess of the associated Surface element can be done. As a result, the load capacity, Stiffness and strength of the holding device be increased overall.

The holding element is formed in an advantageous manner according to claim 5.

For additional improvement of the holding function of retaining element and clamping element to each other and, associated therewith, the holding device Overall, the holding portion of the holding element essentially a thickness that is about half the thickness of the Surface element corresponds. By contrast, the support section of the holding element has a thickness which is approximately the thickness of the surface element equivalent. As occurring forces and moments exclusively over the support portion of the holding element of the holding device be transferred, results from the one-piece Formation of the holding portion of the holding element a high strength and, consequently, a high load capacity the holding device in total. This can be for one relief of the holding section and the other one greater load on the support portion of the holding device achieve. This is accompanied by a largely uniform Distribution of forces on the holding device achieved in total. Also, an optionally present risk of breakage of Holding device can be largely excluded in this way.

Preferably, the clamping element according to claim 6 is disc-shaped trained, which on the one hand, the structural design and second, the handleability of the device according to the Invention during assembly or disassembly of the respective holding device significantly simplify in the associated surface element to let. This structural design also serves Achieving a uniform and continuous surface the device of the invention as a whole.

In this context, the thickness of the clamping element corresponds essentially half the thickness of the surface element, so to ensure that the holding section of the retaining 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 releasably connect the clamping element of the holding device with each other.

Particularly advantageous in this context according to claims 7 to 9 a screw, since the Clamping force or biasing force of screws, for example, at Presence of dimensional inaccuracies etc. individually adjustable is.

By the measures of claim 10, wherein the retaining element has an annular projection arranged around the bore, There are additional load-bearing threads available. It is thus ensured sufficient load bearing capacity of the thread.

Advantageously, the invention further provides that the clamping element arranged with an approximately centrally Hollow profile, in particular an internal square or hexagon socket, is provided. The clamping element is almost as from the outside easily actuated screw element designed so that additional measures, such as a separate screw / nut connection, are no longer necessary. In addition to one simplified construction therefore results in a much improved Assembly of the entire device according to the invention.

The measures of claim 11 results in a uniform and continuous surface of the device according to the invention with the advantage of simplified cleaning and keeping clean, and in particular even if the surface elements made Glass exist and so far a relatively intense Cleanliness require. In addition, a shapely appearance the device of the invention as a whole. Therefore, the outer surfaces of the holding element or clamping element, for example, a screw slot, hexagon socket or like, are covered.

For simplified handling during assembly and versatile as well as individual alignment of the surface elements to each other it is also particularly within the scope of the invention that the Retaining element and / or the clamping element of the holding device according to Claim 12 is formed / are. At the same time is by such Design ensures that the holding device of the invention Device after completion of form closure Insertion in the corresponding recess additionally by a Frictional connection is secured in the recess. It can thus high forces and moments, in particular by the weight of large Glass plates are produced, easily safe and reliable be recorded and / or transmitted.

Optionally, it is advantageous that the holding element with Exemptions and / or undercuts provided on the Holding portion adjacent to the support portion are arranged. After the holding portion of the holding element formed solid is and the clamping surfaces are beveled, for example made of metal exists, the retaining element can only with positive locking in Insert the recess if appropriate material recesses available. Alternatively, it is also possible to reduce the thickness of the support section such that the planar support portion directly into the outer periphery arranged clamping surface passes. It has, however, in Practice shown that the planar support portion with greater thickness generally also higher forces and / or moments or incur resulting loads is. In that regard, the support portion or its thickness to positive insertion of the retaining element in the recess expediently only partially, for example by reducing the material by means of exemptions and / or undercuts, too Reduce.

Preferably, the holding element and the clamping element are corresponding formed the features of claim 13.

As particularly advantageous in the event that the retaining element and the clamping element each consist of metal, simultaneously but the surface element made of glass has become the measures of claim 14 have been pointed out. On the one hand leaves ensure in this way that the inventive Device securely fastened to the respective surface element and thus not automatically solvable. On the other hand prevents disassembly too large clamping forces from the holding device of the device according to the invention the surface element exercised and thus possibly harmful Voltage ratios are generated in the surface element. The assembly is thus simplified at the same time.

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

Of great interest for a simplified cleaning and keeping clean the device according to the invention are still the Features of claim 15. The outside surface of the / Holding, clamping or cover / s can either by the chemical material composition, which is hydrophobic, for example is designed to be achieved. It is also conceivable a liquid and / or dirt repellent surface the holding, clamping or cover / s and / or the entire Overall device to achieve that mechanical Surface patterns or profiles are provided in the nanoscale, which counteract adhesion of liquid and / or dirt, etc. In the latter embodiment, for example the so-called lotus flower effect use.

Furthermore, the invention provides that the connecting device according to claim 16 of the at least one holding device essentially free of play, i. exact fit, recordable is. Such a structural design is a form- and / or non-positive connection between the holding device on the one hand and connecting means on the other hand in or through reaches the holding device. Between the surface elements acting forces and / or moments can therefore be on safe and reliably received by the holding device or be transmitted without the holding device and / or the Connection device is overstressed because of this, i. possibly deformed, and / or as a result irreparably, for example, by breakage, damaged / become.

Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention, the connecting device To design according to claim 17 rotatable. The connection device the device according to the invention is so far designed as a hinge or swivel, such that one the two interconnected surface elements relative to the another of the surface elements, which expediently rigid or is fixed, can be relatively rotated or pivoted.

In this context, the embodiment of the invention the connecting device according to claim 18 of particular advantage.

Furthermore, the invention provides that the connecting device a mounting plate comprises, on which the bolt is integrally formed. The mounting plate is in turn on the holding device of the at least one of the two surface elements appropriate.

That the mounting plate is provided with slots allows a tolerance compensation caused by manufacturing inaccuracies and / or deviations caused by construction of premises, in which surface elements connected to each other should be able to occur. The mounting plate can be elongated or arbitrarily angled. So can the For example, angles may be 90 ° or 135 °.

Alternatively to an integral molding of the bolt on a Mounting plate can the connecting device as well Fastening element, which at a fastening device the at least one of the two surface elements attachable is. The advantages to be achieved in this way are those comparable to those related to the mounting plate are explained.

Instead of a structural design of the connecting device, the one twistability or pivoting of allows two adjacent surface elements to each other, it is also within the scope of the invention, the connecting device form according to claim 19 rotatably.

Characterized in that the connecting means a fastening element comprising, on the holding device of two adjacent Surface elements can be attached, two surface elements be rigidly connected with each other. Appropriately, can the fastener either rectilinear or - if desired - be configured at any angle.

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

In this case, the fastening device preferably comprises an angle-shaped Carrier element, which has a recess on the at least one of the two surface elements positionally accurate in X and Y-direction screwed on and also provided with slots, about which the fastener exact position in the Z direction can be fastened to the angle-shaped carrier element. dimensional inaccuracies and manufacturing tolerances can be extremely simple Be balanced in the X, Y and Z direction. The Surface elements can thus each aligned with each other become.

Furthermore, the angle-shaped carrier element is additionally with Latches or the like projections provided, which is a Abdekkelement to protect against dust, dirt, moisture, etc. can.

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

Conveniently, the clamping portion and the transition section the recess by the measures of claims 20 to 26 formed.

Finally, there are still uses of the device according to the invention according to claims 27 and 28 within the scope of the invention. The use of the device according to the invention in particular as a fitting leads to the decidedly great advantage glass showcases easy to assemble and disassemble are, so that at any time be transported, their cleaning and Keeping clean is extremely easy, their transparency largely is maintained and finally measurement inaccuracies and Manufacturing tolerances is easily able to compensate.

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 und 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 will become apparent from the following description of some preferred embodiments of the invention and from the drawings. Hereby show:

Fig. 1A

an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of an inventive device for releasably holding two surface elements,

Fig. 1B

3 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the device according to the invention designed according to FIG. 1A in the assembled state, FIG.

Figs. 1C and 1D

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

Fig. 1E, 1F and 1G

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

Figs. 2A to 2G

a front and back perspective view, a plan 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,

Fig. 2H to 12M

2 shows a front and rear perspective view, a plan 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, FIG.

Figs. 3A to 3C

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,

Fig. 4A

an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of an inventive device for releasably supporting two surface elements,

Fig. 4B

a perspective view of the embodiment of the inventive device according to FIG. 4A in the mounted state,

Figs. 4C and 4D

a side view and a plan view of the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to the Fig. 4A,

FIGS. 6A to 6I

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

Fig. 7A

an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of an inventive device for releasably supporting two surface elements,

Fig. 7B

7 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the retaining element according to the invention according to FIG. 7A in the mounted state,

Figs. 7C to 7E

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

Fig. 8

an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of an inventive device for releasably holding two surface elements,

Fig. 9

an exploded perspective view of yet another embodiment of an inventive device for releasably holding two surface elements,

10A to 10F

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

an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of an inventive device for releasably supporting two surface elements,

Figs. 12A to 12G

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,

Fig. 13A

an exploded perspective view of yet another embodiment of an inventive device for releasably holding two surface elements,

Fig. 13B

a perspective view of the embodiment according to the invention embodied device according to FIG. 13A in the mounted state,

Figs. 13C and 13D

a side view and a plan view of the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to the Fig. 13A,

Fig. 14

an exploded perspective view of a slightly modified embodiment of an inventive device for releasably supporting two surface elements according to FIG. 13A, and

Figs. 15A to 15D

various embodiments of inventively designed clamping and transition sections of recesses in the device according to the invention to be releasably supported surface elements.

The inventive device 10 is for releasable support provided by at least two surface elements 12. In the following description of various embodiments the device according to the invention are corresponding to one another, the same components each with identical reference numerals Mistake.

The device 10 according to the invention is suitable for releasable Mounting of at least one surface element 12 made of metal, Plastic, wood, glass and composites thereof. With the surface elements 12 may be, for example, a sound-absorbing Wall panels made of wood, glass pane, plastic pane etc. and / or a wall of a room, for example a bathroom wall, act. In a very advantageous way serves the Device 10 according to the invention as a fitting or the like for the installation of room dividers, glass showcases, glass landscapes in Office space, glass and plastic windows and glass and plastic doors, in particular of or for shower and / or toilet cabins or similar wet cells, and / or for attachment of components, such as holders, handles or the like, fittings and the like objects. In a very advantageous way the device 10 according to the invention is also suitable for releasable Mounting of partitions between each two adjacent sanitary facilities, such as sinks, Urinals, toilets, showers etc.

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

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A to 1G The device 10, the two surface elements 12 also to each other relatively swiveling. The left-sided surface element 12 is formed as a rigid wall element. In which Right-hand surface element 12 is so far in order a suspended from the surface element 12, rotatable to this Door.

The device 10 comprises at least one connecting device 14, which holds at least one surface element 12. Especially allows the connection device 14 a connection or fixing the at least one surface element 12 to or on a further surface element 12 and / or additional constructive Components for support. The connection device 14 and these additional components for support are hereafter explained in more detail.

In addition, the device 10 has at least one holding device 16, 16 ', which with the connecting device 14th interacts. In the illustrated embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 1A to 1G are two holding devices 16, 16 'respectively for one or on a surface element 12 shown. In practice, however, 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 on recesses 18 at the respective associated surface element 12 can be fixed. The recesses 18, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A to 1G each in a corner region of the surface element 12th are arranged, are each a surface element 12th assigned and the or the further surface element / s 12 facing. For this purpose, the recesses 18 each comprise a clamping portion 18 'to a later described in more detail Holding device 16, 16 'record, and a Transition section 18 '' to a part or the other parts Holding device 16, 16 'and at least a part of Connecting device 14 record. The transition section 18 '' extends from the clamping portion 18 'towards an edge 12 ', which the / the further surface element / s 12th is facing. Thus, the two recesses 18 with their Clamping sections 18 'and transition sections 18' 'identical formed, however, arranged mirror images of each other.

The two holding devices 16, 16 'are in the respective Recesses 18 of the two surface elements 12 fixed in such a way that the holding devices 16, 16 'with the outside lying surfaces 20, 20 'in the mounted state with or in the Substantially with the planes of the back surfaces 22 and the front surface 24 of the two surface elements 12 are aligned. This results in particular from FIGS. 1B to 1D, 1F and 1G. This way is a very simple one Cleaning the detachably connected surface elements 12 ensured in the assembled state. In addition, results Such a flush design a pronounced 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 can be used.

Furthermore, the two holding devices 16, 16 'in the recess 18 of the two surface elements 12 largely positive fit fixable. A form-fit is given especially then if the holding devices 16, 16 'are made of plastic, for example exist while the surface elements 12 made of glass or Metal are formed. With such a material combination are possibly existing frictional forces between the Holding devices 16, 16 'and in the respective surface element 12th negligible small. If the holding devices 16, 16 ' however, are 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 quite possible or possibly even desired.

As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 1A to 1C each of the two holding devices 16, 16 'has 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 FIGS. 1A to 1G are of the two opposing ones or facing away from each other surfaces 22, 24 of the respective Surface element 12 ago in the recess 18 of the corresponding Surface element 12 can be used. In that regard, the Holding elements 26, 26 'in the illustrated in Fig. 1A Embodiment of the back, the clamping elements 28 of the front to the corresponding surfaces 22, 24 of the to introduce associated surface element 12. The two retaining elements 26, 26 'and the two clamping elements 28 are at or after insertion into the recess 18 opposite each other fixable.

As is clear from Figs. 1A to 3C, they are Retaining element 26 and the clamping element 28 of the holding device 16, which are opposed to each other, in shape and dimension to each other customized. The same applies to the retaining element 26 'and the clamping element 28 of the holding device 16 'facing each other are.

The holding elements 26, 26 ', corresponding to FIGS. 1B and 1C each have a holding section 30, which essentially the attachment of the corresponding holding device 16, 16 'in the clamping portion 18 'of the associated recess 18 is used. Furthermore, the holding elements 26, 26 'correspondingly FIGS. 1B and 1C each show a carrier section 32 which is shown in FIGS Essentially for receiving and holding the holding devices 16, 16 'and at least a part of the connecting device 14 in the transition portion 18 '' of the associated recess 18 is provided. Thus, the holding portion 30 in the Clamping portion 18 'of the corresponding recess 18 is received. In contrast, the carrier section 32 accommodates the transition portion 18 '' of the associated recess 18th

The holding portion 30 of the holding element 26, 26 'has, as is indicated in Fig. 1A, substantially a thickness d, which corresponds approximately to half the thickness D of the surface element 12. The carrier gating 32 of the holding element 26, 26 ' in contrast, has a thickness d, which is about the thickness D of the Surface element 12 corresponds. The support portion 32 of the Holding element 26, 26 'is thus integrally formed and is therefore made of solid material. Such a structural design allows the admission or introduction of high forces and moments through or into the holding device 16, 16 'and so that the device 10 in total.

According to FIG. 1A, the two holding elements differ 26, 26 'of each other only slightly, namely in construction or the configuration of the support section 32. Otherwise agree their construction, possibly once by the mirror-inverted Arrangement apart apart, match. Regarding Further details of the holding elements 26, 26 'will therefore refer among other things to Figs. 2A to 2M.

The clamping element 28, in all the embodiments shown identical to the device 10 according to the invention, essentially results from FIGS. 3A to 3C.

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

Coming back mainly to Figs. 1A and 1B, the retaining 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 'each releasably connected. A such connection can be made in different ways. For example, a screw, plug, snap, Detent, adhesive and passport or the like connection provided be.

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

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

The holding element 26, 26 'additionally has a hole 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 'in comparison to a design without a such annular projection more bearing threads receives.

At the same time, the annular projection 46 should preferably not be designed so long that this on his End face with the clamping element 28 can come into contact. It should rather be ensured that between the respective holding element 26, 26 'and the corresponding associated Clamping element 28 is always a sufficiently large Game is available. Only by such a game is namely ensures that between the holding device 16, 16 'and the surface element 12 after insertion into the recess 18th not only a form fit is achieved. Rather, it can be through mutual tightening of retaining element 26, 26 'and clamping element 28 to each other and thus to or in the recess or in addition to be described in more detail clamping surfaces Adhesion can be obtained.

Furthermore, the clamping element 28 is corresponding to the Fig. 1A and 3A to 3C with an approximately centrally arranged hollow profile 47, in particular an inner square or hexagon socket profile, Mistake. The assembly and disassembly as the rest of handling the holding device 16, 16 'in or out of the recess 18 is therefore very simple. The Clamping element 28 is designed almost like a screw.

Without further ado, an embodiment of mother 34 and would also be Screw 36 in kinematic reversal conceivable, wherein the clamping element 28 then a hole with internal thread and the holding element 26, 26 'have a projection with external thread would. In this case, the advantageous embodiment, to equip the clamping element 28 with a hollow profile 47, however a bit more elaborate.

The holes 38 of the holding elements 26, 26 'thus take the Projections 42 of the clamping elements 28, which in the mounted state get in operative connection with each other. The projections 42 of the clamping elements 28 are in the associated opposite one another Retaining elements 26, 26 'arranged sunk, in such a way that their outer surfaces mounted in the Condition substantially with the exterior surfaces 22, 24 of the surface elements 12 are aligned.

By turning the clamping elements 28 themselves are the respectively mutually associated holding elements 26, 26 'of the holding device 16, 16 '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 in the recesses 18 on the back 22 of the surface elements 12 can be used. In contrast, the clamping elements 28 of 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 embodiment of be particularly advantageous. Accordingly, the holding element 26, 26 'and / or the clamping element 28 by a cover 48th or the like lid, for example by means of a snap or the like latching connection to be covered. The respective Cover 48 may for this purpose in a corresponding large and adapted recess 50 in the clamping element 28 are housed. This way you can add extra a uniform surface of the surface elements 12 together the device 10 according to the invention. A cleaning the releasably connected surface elements 12 is thus special easy. Likewise, a dirt or dust accumulation in the area the device 10 counteracted.

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

Without being shown in detail in FIGS. 1A to 3C, However, it is also possible, the clamping surfaces 54 in any Way different, for example, hemispherical or dome-shaped tapered and / or rounded off. 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 is arranged. After the holding section 30 of the holding element 26, 26 'solid, for example made of metal and at the same time with conical or cone (blunt) shaped Clamping surfaces 54 is formed, the holding element 26, Insert 26 'only with positive locking in the recess, if appropriate Material recesses are present. In Figs. 1E to 1G, the holding element 26, 26 'by a tilting movement after below, threading into the recess 18 and then a subsequent new tilting movement, but now upwards, required, inserted in a form-fitting manner in the recess 18 to be able to.

Alternatively, although it is also possible, the thickness of the support portion 32 to reduce such that the flat surface the support portion 32 directly into the arranged on the outer circumference Clamping surface 54 passes. It has, however, in the Practice shown that the planar support portion 32 with greater thickness generally also higher forces and / or moments or incur resulting loads is. In that regard, the support portion 32 and its thickness should for positive insertion of the retaining element in the recess expediently only as little as necessary, for example by reducing material by means of exemptions 60, reduced become.

The undercuts 62 are in the present embodiment solely due to production-specific considerations provided when the holding device 16, 16 'and especially the holding element 26, 26', for example Milled parts is. In that regard, for example, with appropriate Casting on the undercuts 62 are omitted.

If the holding element 26, 26 'and the clamping element 28 respectively made of metal, but at the same time the surface element 12 made Glass should have been formed, has proven to be advantageous the clamping surfaces 54 of retaining element 26, 26 'and 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 64th or similar 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.

In this case, the support element 64 is formed in two or more parts. In general, a two-part training of the Support element 64 already out to tolerance inaccuracies or assembly inaccuracies due to encountered on site Space or space, the same influence take on the connection between holding device and surface element, compensate.

The connecting device 14 is corresponding to the Fig. 1A of the at least one holding device 16, 16 'substantially play free, i. exact fit, recordable. In particular, the Connecting means 14 in the one shown in Figs. 1A to 3C Embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention rotatably formed. In the connection device 14 acts it is thus for example a hinge or the like Swivel.

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

Due to the massive design of the holding elements 26, 26 'is a high rigidity of the holding device 16, 16 'obtained. This is possibly further enhanced by using as Material metal or a metal alloy is chosen.

Furthermore, the connecting device 16 comprises a mounting plate 72, to which the bolt 66 integrally formed is. The mounting plate 72 itself is on the holding device 16 of at least one of the two surface elements 12 attached. As shown in Figs. 1A to 1C, the attachment plate is 72 in a recess provided for this purpose or recess 74 can be used and two screws 76 in Bores 78 fastened. The mounting plate 72 therefore protrudes also not over the upper surface of the holding device 16 out. The two screws 76 engage so far in the Holes 78 a.

To include manufacturing inaccuracies and / or irregularities the assembly of the device 10 compensate, is the mounting plate 72 provided with slots 80.

The embodiment of the device shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D 10 according to the invention differs from that according to FIGS. 1A to 1G only by the device 10 not for a top hinge, but for one lower pivot is provided, in which the left-side Surface element 12 in turn is designed to be stationary, for Example on the peripheral edge of a shower tray to the plant comes, and the right-side surface element 12 schematically a door hinged thereto or the like.

Thus, in the embodiment shown in Figs. 4A to 4D in turn, a holding device 16, 16 '', respectively a holding element 26, 26 '' and a clamping element 28 as in the embodiment of the device 10 of FIGS. 1A to 1G used. The holding elements 26, 26 '' and clamping elements 28 are arranged only mirrored. In that regard are the holding element 26, 26 '' from the front surface 24th of the surface element 12, the clamping elements 28 from the back Surface 22 of the surface element 12 in 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 removed, for example, by sitting up or Running on the peripheral edge of the shower tray is the right side movable surface element 12 opposite the left side shortened surface element 12 shortened.

Along with this, in the case of that shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D Embodiment of the device 10, a holding device 16 '' intended. The holding device 16 '' also includes a Retaining element 26 '' and a matching clamping element 28, the from the two opposite surfaces 22 and 24 of the surface element 12 ago in the recess 18 of the surface element 12 can be used and in the recess 18 each other are fastened opposite each other.

In this case, the holding element 26 '' substantially coincides with the Holding element 26 'match. According to FIGS. 5A to 5G the only difference between the holding element 26 '' and the holding member 26 'in the above-described embodiment in that the height of the holding element 26 '' under adaptation to the surface element 12 also slightly smaller than that of the holding element 26 'is selected. This has the mobile Surface element 12 play to the pad or the like. Incidentally, the holding element 26 '' of the holding device is correct 16 '' with the holding element 26 'of the holding device 16 'constructive match.

The embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention, which in 6A-6I is substantially the same as that shown in Figs. 6A-6I FIGS. 1A to 1G. Different is however 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 of the Surface element 12 formed, but in a straight edge region is provided.

Accordingly, the individual components are changed to the Basic shape of the recess 18 adapted. The connection device 14 'consists of a single bolt 81 or the like Swivel, the two nearly identical holding elements 26 '' 'of Holding device 16 '' 'rotatably connects. For this purpose, goes through the bolt 81 adapted thereto through hole the two holding elements 26 '' '. Of the two holding elements 26 '' ' is the left-side holding element 26 '' 'with two outboard Projections or claws and a recess arranged therebetween Mistake. The right-side holding element 26 '' ', however, points two outer recesses and a projection or a claw on. The projections or claws grip each other into each other.

In Figs. 7A to 7E is another embodiment of the invention Device 10 shown. In the embodiment FIGS. 7A to 7E use the device 10, if a surface element 12 in the form of, for example, a Glass pane according to the preceding embodiments with another surface element in the form for example a wall (not shown), for example a bathroom wall, is rotatable to connect.

For this purpose, a holding device 16 'with a holding element 26 'and a clamping element 28 is provided which a Bore 68 for receiving a bolt 66 has.

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

The fastening device 84 has an angle-shaped carrier element 86 on. The angular support member 86 is as Sheet metal angle formed. The support member 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. the wall, attachable. The Recess 88 is designed so large that a positionally accurate fixing of the angular support element 86 in the X and Y directions corresponding to the double arrows 92, 94 is possible.

Furthermore, the angular support member 86 with slots 96 provided that a tolerance compensation in the Z direction according to double arrow 98. Thus, the fastener 82 via the slots 96 positionally accurate in the Z direction on the angular support member 86 via two screws 100th fixable. The screws 100 are in corresponding holes 102, which are arranged on the fastening element 82, can be introduced.

The angular support member 86 in the illustrated in Fig. 7A Embodiment also has a bore 103, to possibly occurring tilting or turning forces intercept.

As shown particularly in FIG. 7A, the angle is angular Carrier element 86 additionally with locking lugs 104 or provided with the same projections, which is the inclusion of a Cover element 106 serve. The cover member 106, which in the Figures 7A to 7E are shown schematically, substantially the angular support member 86, the screw with the Washer 90 and the screws 100 from and protects them against dust, dirt and especially moisture.

FIG. 8 shows yet another embodiment of the invention Device 10 shown. The embodiment The device 10 according to FIGS. 8A and 8B corresponds to this 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 ''.

In Figs. 9 and 10A to 10F is still another embodiment 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 be that the embodiment of the device 10 accordingly FIGS. 9 and 10A to 10F of a rigid connection between a surface element 12, for example in the form of a Glass pane and turn another surface element 12 in Shape of a wall (not shown), for example a bathroom wall, serves. The connecting device 14 '' 'is therefore rotatably trained.

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

The fastening element 108 is on a holding device 16 '' 'of two adjacent surface elements 12 attached. The holding device 16 '' 'is made for this purpose a holding element 26 '' '. The holding element 26 '' 'is connected to the Fastener 108 integrally connected.

In Figs. 11 and 12A to 12F, an embodiment of the Device 10 according to the invention, approximately those as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10A to 10F. It deals But again to a wall connection in the lower area a surface element 12th

In Figs. 13A to 13D is still another embodiment the device 10 according to the invention. In 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 the slots 112 for tolerance compensation is provided. The mounting plate 110 comes in one Recess 74 on the upper side 114 of two holding elements 26th a holding device 16 to the plant. The holding elements 26 are identical, but arranged mirror-inverted to each other. On the holding elements 26, the mounting plate 110 via Screwed 116 screws.

In Fig. 14 is an embodiment of the invention Device 10 shown approximately with that of the Fig. 13A to 13D match. The mounting plate 110 is but not at an angle of 135 °, but at an angle Angled at 90 °.

Finally, in Figs. 15A to 15D are still different Embodiments of recesses 18 shown.

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

Alternatively, the transition portion 18 "of the recesses 18 also according to the embodiment of Fig. 15B (Aus) be cut.

In addition, it is possible, the clamping portion 18 'of the recesses 18 through a bore 122 to form, wherein the circumferential angle α 'is equal to 180 °. According to the embodiment FIG. 15C is the transition section 18 "of FIG Recesses 18 while tangential (off) cut or how From Fig. 15D shows, tangential (off) cut and additionally broken in edge areas 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 connection of each other opposite holding elements 26, 26 ', 26' ', 26' '', However, to prevent 26 "'' is in these embodiments a clear distance e 'of the transition section 18' ' the recesses 18 to choose which is smaller than the diameter the clamping portion 18 'of the recesses 18th

The holding elements 26, 26 ', 26' ', 26' '', 26 '' '' can ever after use, application possibility and customer request made of metal, such as (non-rusting) steel, stainless steel, Aluminum, brass, zinc, gunmetal alloys or an alloy From this, be prepared. 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 'is formed according to the so-called lotus flower effect liquid and / or dirt repellent are.

Claims (28)

1. Arrangement with a device (10) for the detachable holding of at least two surface elements (12) and with at least two surface elements (12), the device (10) comprising at least one connecting device (14, 14', 14' ', 14' ' ', 14' ' ' ') determining the at least two surface elements (12) with respect to each other and at least one holding device (16, 16', 16' ', 16' ' ') interacting with the connecting device (14, 14', 14' ', 14' ' ', 14' ' ' '), that can be fixed to the at least one of the surface elements (12), by means of a recess (18) assigned to at least one of the two surface elements (12) facing the other surface element(s) (12), characterized in that the outside surfaces (20, 20') of the at least one holding device (16, 16', 16' ', 16' ' ') is flush in the assembled state with the planes of the surfaces (22, 24) of the at least one of the two surface elements (12) whereby the recess (18) of the at least one of the two surface elements (12) comprises a clamping section (18') and a transition section (18' ') that extends from the clamping section (18') to an edge (12') facing the further surface element(s) (12), to take the holding device (16, 16', 16' ', 16' ' ') and, if necessary, comprises at least one part of the connecting device (14, 14', 14' ', 14' ' ', 14' ' ' ') and whereby the at least one holding device (16, 16', 16' ', 16' ' ') includes a holding element (26, 26', 26' ', 26' ' ') and a clamping element (28) that can be inserted into the recess (18) of the surface element (12) from two opposing surfaces (22, 24) of the surface element (12) and that can be secured in the recess (18) opposite to each other.
2. Device in accordance with claim 1, 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 a clearance.
3. Device in accordance with claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the at least one holding device (16, 16', 16' ', 16' ' ') can be secured in the recess (18) of the at least one of the two surface elements (12), forming a form fit and/or mechanical connection.
4. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26', 26' ', 26' ' ') and the clamping element (28), that are located opposite each other and interact with each other for the mutual attachment in the recess (18), are matched to each other with regard to shape and dimensions.
5. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26', 26' ', 26' ' ') has a holding device (30) essentially for attachment in the recess (18) and a carrier section (32) essentially to take at least a part of the connecting device (14, 14', 14' ', 14' ' ', 14' ' ' ').
6. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the clamping element (28) is disc-shaped.
7. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26', 26' ', 26' ' ') and the clamping element (28) of the holding device (16, 16', 16' ', 16' ' ') are detachably connected to each other by means of a bolted, push-in, snap, locking, adhesive or interference fit or similar connection.
8. Device in accordance with claim 7, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26', 26' ', 26' ' ') is designed as a nut (34) arranged in the holding section (30) of the holding device (16, 16', 16' ', 16' ' ') and the clamping element (28) is designed as a bolt (36).
9. Device in accordance with claim 8, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26', 26' ', 26' ' ') includes a bore (38) arranged in the holding section (30) of the holding device (16, 16', 16' ', 16' ' ') with an internal thread (40) and the clamping element (28) includes a centrally-arranged projection (42) with an external thread (44).
10. Device in accordance with claim 9, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26', 26' ', 26' ' ') has an annular projection (46) arranged around the bore (38).
11. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 10, 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 covering element (48) or similar cover in such a way that the outer surfaces in the assembled condition are essentially flush with the outer surfaces (22, 24) of the surface element (12).
12. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26', 26' ', 26' ' ') and/or the clamping element (28) of the holding device (16, 16', 16' ', 16' ' ') has/have an approximately semispherical, dome-shaped, tapered or conical (truncated) or similar shaped pointed and/or rounded clamping surface (54) arranged on its outer circumference (52) that interacts with a correspondingly shaped clamping surface (56) on the inner circumference (58) of the recess (18).
13. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26', 26' ', 26' ' ') and the clamping element (28) are made of metal, particularly (stainless) steel, aluminum, brass, zinc, red brass alloys or an alloy from it, or plastic, particularly polyoximethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluorethylene or Impax, with or without a glass fiber reinforcement.
14. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that between the clamping surfaces (54) of the holding element (26, 26', 26' ', 26' ' ') and clamping element (28) and also of the clamping surface (56) a supporting element (64) made of plastic, particularly polyoximethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluorethylene or Impax, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, is arranged in between on the internal circumference (58) of the recess (18), with the supporting element (64) in particular consisting of two or more parts.
15. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the holding element (26, 26', 26' ', 26' ' ') and/or the clamping element (28) and/or the covering element (48, 106) is/are designed with an outer, liquid- and/or dirt-repellant surface (20, 20').
16. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the connecting device (14, 14', 14' ', 14' ' ', 14' ' ' ') can be held essentially clearance-free by the at least one holding device (16, 16', 16' ', 16' ' ').
17. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the connecting device (14, 14', 14' ') is designed as a hinge joint.
18. Device in accordance with claim 17, characterized in that the connecting device (14, 14', 14' ') includes a twist-proof pin (66) that is pivot-supported in a bore (68) at the holding device (16, 16', 16' ', 16' ' ') of the at least one of the two surface elements (12).
19. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the connecting device (14' ' ', 14' ' ' ') is of twist-proof design.
20. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the clamping section (18') of the recess (18) is formed by a bore (118), whereby the circumferential angle α' or α is equal to or greater than 180°.
21. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the transition section (18' ') of the recess (18) is formed by a further bore (120).
22. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the transition section (18' ') of the recess (18) is cut out.
23. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the transition section (18' ') of the recess (18) is tangentially cut out.
24. Device in accordance with claim 23, characterized in that edge areas of the tangentially cut-out transition section (18' ') of the recess (18) are chamfered.
25. Device in accordance with one of claims 21 to 24, 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) when the circumferential angle α' is equal to 180°.
26. Device in accordance with one of claims 21 to 24, 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) when the circumferential angle α is greater than 180°.
27. Use of a device in accordance with one of the preceding claims for the detachable mounting of at least two surface elements (12) of metal, plastic, wood, glass or a combination of these.
28. Use of a device in accordance with one of the preceding claims as a fitting or similar to mount room dividers, partitions or other dividing elements, glass showcases, glass features in offices, glass and plastic panes and glass and plastic doors, particularly of, or for, shower or toilet cubicles or similar wetrooms and/or for attaching components such as retaining devices, handgrips or similar fittings, and similar objects.

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