EP1176320B1 - Device and its use for releasably fixing at least one flat element - Google Patents

Abstract

At least one holder (16) or clamp cooperates with a connector (14). The holder is fixable onto at least one of the two flat elements (12) by means of a cavity (18) on one of the two flat elements. The cavity faces the flat elements. The holder with its outer surfaces is flush with the planes of the surfaces (24) of the at least one of the two flat elements.

Description

The invention relates to an arrangement with a device for releasable mounting of at least one surface element and its 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 one surface element to To provide, with which prevent the above disadvantages which, therefore, a particularly simple cleaning all surfaces of the at least one of the device held surface element allows and at the same time constructive particularly simple, compact and stable, and consequently cost-effective can be produced, without further individual manufacturing inaccuracies the surface elements to be joined together compensates and is extremely easy to assemble and disassemble is, as well as 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 surface element with its surfaces substantially, i. largely or exactly, to fall into a plane is the feature that the recess of the at least one surface element a Clamping portion and a from the clamping portion to a Edge of at least one surface element extending Transition section for receiving the holding device and optionally at least part of the connecting device comprises. So it may according to the configuration of the connecting device be beneficial, in addition to the holding device at least also a part of the connecting device in the recess to record or sunk in this order to a uniform and continuous surface of the / of the device maintained surface elements / s.

According to the invention, the at least one holding device comprises two substantially plate-shaped holding elements, of two opposite surfaces of at least a surface element ago in the recess of the surface element can be used and in the recess opposite each other are fastened. This way is a reliable one Holder of the associated surface element, as a rule a multiple of the weight of that of the holding device has enabled. Also, this is a simple, fast and reliable mounting of the holding device in the associated Surface element or subsequent dismantling thereof to maintenance or repair purposes.

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

Due to the inventive design of the two each other opposite holding elements in shape and dimension to each other are on the one hand ensured that the Retained holding elements in the recess of the surface element can be installed without having their outside surfaces in the assembled State over the planes of the surfaces of at least to stand out one of the two surface elements. On the other hand it is possible to form the holding elements 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 advantageously with a holding portion and a support portion. The holding section essentially serves to secure the holding device in the recess. By contrast, the carrier section is essentially for receiving and holding the holding device and optionally at least part of the connecting device provided in the recess.

So it is within the scope of the invention, two holding elements of Retaining device according to claim 2 releasably connect to each other. Particularly advantageous in this context a screw because the clamping force or biasing force of screws, for example, in the presence of dimensional inaccuracies etc. is individually adjustable.

The two retaining elements are advantageously according to the claims 3 and 4 formed.

The constructive measures of claim 5 ensure a Tolerance compensation caused by manufacturing inaccuracies and / or Dimensional deviations resulting from building measures of premises, in which surface elements are to be connected to each other, may occur.

As particularly advantageous in the event that the two retaining elements each made of metal, but at the same time the surface element Made of glass, the measures have become of claim 6 concerning a support element or the like Side element exposed. On the one hand, this can be on Make sure that the device according to the invention the respective surface element securely fastened and thus can not be solved automatically. On the other hand, this prevents that during disassembly too large clamping forces from the holding device the device according to the invention on 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.

For simplified handling during assembly and versatile and individual orientation of the at least one surface element it is still particularly within the scope of the invention, the Design support element according to claim 7. This is at the same time ensures that the holding device of the invention Device after completion of form fit by inserting in the corresponding recess additionally by a frictional connection can be secured in the recess. It can thus high forces and moments, in particular by the weight gro-βer Glass plates are produced, easily safe and reliable be recorded and / or transmitted.

By the measures of claims 8 and 9, it is in this context possible, tolerance inaccuracies or assembly inaccuracies as a result of on-site or space, at the same time on the connection between Holding device and surface element influence, on easy way to balance. Possible due to dimensional inaccuracies caused voltages are avoided or without further compensable. At the same time it is ensured that the Holding elements, which are usually made of metal, not come into contact with the surface element itself and the surface element damage if necessary, especially if this made of glass.

Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention, the connecting device form according to claim 10 rotatably.

In this context, the inventive design of the Connecting device according to claim 11 particularly advantageous.

In an alternative embodiment, the connecting device be angled according to claim 12. So can the For example, angles may be 90 ° or 135 °.

Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention, the connecting device To design according to claim 13 rotatable. The connection device the device according to the invention is so far provided with a hinge or as a hinge or swivel joint formed such that the at least one surface element opposite another surface element, which expediently is rigid or fixed, relatively twisted or pivoted can be.

According to the features of claim 14, the connecting device designed advantageously, wherein the fastener as a cumulative or alternative measure to the serves to support at least one surface element.

The feature of claim 15 allows pronounced versatile, also individual and flexible adaptation to spatial Conditions and architectural designs.

Appropriately, is / are the holding device and / or the Connecting device formed according to claim 16.

The features of claim 17 ensure in an advantageous Way, that the two holding elements of the holding device and / or the connection device together with the support element (s) do not protrude beyond the surface of the surface element.

The measures of claim 18 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 retaining element, for example a Screw slot, hexagon socket or the like, covered become.

Of great interest for a simplified cleaning and keeping clean the device according to the invention are still the Features of claim 19. The outer surface of the two opposing holding elements can either by the chemical material composition of the holding elements, which is designed, for example, hydrophobic achieved become. It is also conceivable, a liquid and / or dirt-repellent surface of the holding elements and / or the entire Overall device to achieve that mechanical Surface patterns or profiles provided in the nano range which are a liability of liquid and / or dirt, etc. counteract. In the latter embodiment, for example the so-called lotus flower effect use.

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

Finally, it is still within the scope of the invention accordingly to claims 27 and 28, a device according to the invention for releasable support of at least one surface element Metal, plastic, wood, glass or a combination thereof use or 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 windows as well as glass and plastic doors, in particular of or for shower or toilet cubicles or similar wet cells, and / or for attachment of components, such as brackets, handles or similar fittings, and the like to use. The use of the device according to the invention especially 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 cleanliness is very simple, their transparency largely preserved and finally dimensional inaccuracies and manufacturing tolerances readily compensate is.

Fig. 1A

eine auseinandergezogene perspektivische Ansicht einer ersten Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von wenigstens einem Flächenelement,

Fig. 1B bis 1D

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

Fig. 1E bis 1G

eine Draufsicht, eine Seitenansicht und eine Querschnittsansicht durch die Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 1A längs der Linie IG-IG in der Fig. 1E im montierten Zustand zusammen mit einem Abdeckelement,

Fig. 2A

eine perspektivische Ansicht der Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 1A im montierten Zustand zusammen mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Verbindungseinrichtung,

Fig. 2B

eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 1A im montierten Zustand zur Verbindung von zwei zueinander benachbarten Flächenelementen in einer gemeinsamen Ebene,

Fig. 3A bis 3D

Draufsichten und perspektivische Ansichten verschiedener Ausführungsformen von erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Verbindungseinrichtungen,

Fig. 4A

eine auseinandergezogene perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von wenigstens einem Flächenelement,

Fig. 4B bis 4D

eine perspektivische Ansicht, eine Draufsicht und eine Seitenansicht der Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 4A im montierten Zustand zusammen mit einem Abdeckelement,

Fig. 5A

eine perspektivische Ansicht der Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 4A im montierten Zustand zusammen mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Verbindungseinrichtung,

Fig. 5B

eine Draufsicht auf die Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 4A im montierten Zustand zur Verbindung von zwei zueinander benachbarten Flächenelementen in einer gemeinsamen Ebene,

Fig. 6A bis 6E

schematische Draufsichten und perspektivische Ansichten von verschiedenen Ausführungsbeispielen erfindungsgemäßer Vorrichtungen zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei, drei und vier Flächenelementen in einer gemeinsamen Ebene,

Fig. 7A

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer anderen Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei Flächenelementen in zwei unterschiedlichen Ebenen im teilweise montierten Zustand zusammen mit einer Verbindungseinrichtung,

Fig. 7B bis 7D

eine perspektivische Ansicht, eine Draufsicht und eine Seitenansicht der Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 7A im montierten Zustand zusammen mit einem Abdeckelement,

Fig. 8A bis 8H

Draufsichten und perspektivische Ansichten verschiedener Ausführungsformen von weiteren erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Verbindungseinrichtungen,

Fig. 9A bis 9D

schematische Draufsichten und perspektivische Ansichten von verschiedenen Ausführungsbeispielen erfindungsgemäßer Vorrichtungen zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei, drei und vier Flächenelementen in verschiedenen Ebenen,

Fig. 10A

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer noch anderen Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zur lösbaren Halterung von zwei Flächenelementen im teilweise montierten Zustand zusammen mit einer Verbindungseinrichtung,

Fig. 10B bis 10D

eine perspektivische Ansicht, eine Draufsicht und eine Seitenansicht der Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung nach der Fig. 10A im montierten Zustand zusammen mit einem Abdeckelement,

Fig. 11A bis 11D

perspektivische Ansichten weiterer Ausführungsformen von erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Verbindungseinrichtungen, einmal im unmontierten und einmal im montierten Zustand zur lösbaren Halterung von wenigstens zwei Flächenelementen miteinander, und

Fig. 12A bis 12D

verschiedene Ausführungsformen von erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Klemm- und Übergangsabschnitten von Ausnehmungen an dem durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung lösbar zu halternden Flächenelement.

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 supporting at least one surface element,

Fig. 1B to 1D

a perspective view, a plan view and a side view of the embodiment of the inventive device according to FIG. 1A in the mounted state,

Fig. 1E to 1G

a plan view, a side view and a cross-sectional view through the embodiment of the device according to the invention according to FIG. 1A along the line IG-IG in the Fig. 1E in the assembled state together with a cover,

Fig. 2A

a perspective view of the embodiment of the inventive device according to FIG. 1A in the mounted state together with a connecting device according to the invention,

Fig. 2B

a plan view of the embodiment of the inventive device according to FIG. 1A in the assembled state for connecting two mutually adjacent surface elements in a common plane,

Fig. 3A to 3D

Top views and perspective views of various embodiments of connecting devices according to the invention,

Fig. 4A

an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of an inventive device for releasably supporting at least one surface element,

Fig. 4B to 4D

a perspective view, a plan view and a side view of the embodiment of the inventive device according to FIG. 4A in the assembled state together with a cover,

Fig. 5A

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

Fig. 5B

a plan view of the embodiment of the inventive device according to FIG. 4A in the assembled state for connecting two adjacent surface elements in a common plane,

FIGS. 6A to 6E

schematic plan views and perspective views of various embodiments of inventive devices for releasably supporting two, three and four surface elements in a common plane,

Fig. 7A

a perspective view of another embodiment of an inventive device for releasably supporting two surface elements in two different levels in the partially assembled state together with a connecting device,

Figs. 7B to 7D

a perspective view, a plan view and a side view of the embodiment of the inventive device according to FIG. 7A in the mounted state together with a cover,

8A to 8H

Top views and perspective views of various embodiments of further inventively designed connecting devices,

Figs. 9A to 9D

schematic plan views and perspective views of various embodiments of inventive devices for releasably supporting two, three and four surface elements in different levels,

Fig. 10A

a perspective view of yet another embodiment of an inventive device for releasably supporting two surface elements in the partially assembled state together with a connecting device,

10B to 10D

a perspective view, a plan view and a side view of the embodiment of the inventive device according to FIG. 10A in the assembled state together with a cover,

Figs. 11A to 11D

Perspective views of other embodiments of inventively designed connecting devices, once in the unassembled and once in the assembled state for releasably supporting at least two surface elements together, and

FIGS. 12A to 12D

various embodiments of inventively designed clamping and transition sections of recesses on the releasable to be held by the device according to the invention surface element.

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

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. At the surface element 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 toilet cabins or the like wet cells, and / or for attachment of Components such as brackets, 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 ones sanitary facilities, such as wash basins, Urinals, toilets, showers etc.

The surface element 12 of the embodiment of the device 10, For example, as shown in Figs. 1A to 1G, as Glass pane formed a shower or toilet cabin. The However, surface element 12 is for simplicity in all Embodiments only shown schematically.

FIGS. 1A to 2B show a first embodiment of a first embodiment represented such device 10 according to the invention. The device 10 comprises at least one connecting device 14, which supports the 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, which cooperates with the connecting device 14. In the illustrated embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 1A to 1G is merely a holding device 16 shown. In practice, however, are usually several such holding means 16 for holding the at least one Surface element 12 is provided.

The connecting device 14 and the holding device 16 of the Device 10 are together via a recess 18 at the respective assigned surface element 12 can be fixed. The recess 18, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1A to 1G is arranged in a corner region of the surface element 12 includes for this purpose, a clamping portion 18 'to the following recording device 16 to be described in more detail, and a transition section 18 "to one part or the other Part of the holding device 16 and at least a part of Connecting device 14 record. The transition section 18 '' extends from the clamping portion 18 'towards a Edge 12 'of the surface element 12, which the / the other Surface element / s 12 faces.

The at least one holding device 16 is in the recess 18 the surface element 12 positively and / or non-positively fastened. In this case, the holding device 16 in the recess 18 is such fixed that the at least one holding device 16 with their outer surfaces 20, 20 'in the assembled state or substantially with the planes of the back surface 22 and the front surface 24 of the surface element 12th flees. This is evident in particular from FIG. 1D. On This way is a particularly simple cleaning of the surface element 12 ensured in the assembled state. In addition, results from such a flush design a extremely beautiful shape of the surface element 12 with the Holding device 16.

As can be seen in particular from FIG. 1A, the at least one comprises a holding device 16 two substantially plate-shaped Retaining elements 26, 26 '. The plate-shaped holding elements 26, 26 'are of the two opposed to each other facing away surfaces 22, 24 of the surface element 12th forth in the recess 18 of the surface element 12 can be used. in this respect is the holding member 26 in the illustrated in Fig. 1A Embodiment of the back, the holding member 26 'of the Front to the corresponding surfaces 22, 24 of the associated Introduce surface element 12. The two retaining elements 26, 26 'are at or after introduction into the recess 18th fastened opposite one another.

As can be seen from Fig. 1A, the two holding elements 26, 26 ', which are opposite each other, in shape and dimension adapted to each other.

The holding elements 26, 26 'are corresponding to FIGS. 1A to 1C each have a holding portion 28, which is substantially the attachment the holding device 16 in the clamping portion 18 'of associated recess 18 is used. Furthermore, the holding elements comprise 26, 26 'corresponding to FIGS. 1A to 1C each one Carrier section 30, which is essentially for receiving and holding the holding device 16 and at least a part of the Connecting device 14 in the transition section 18 '' of the associated Recess 18 is provided. This will be the holding section 28 in the clamping portion 18 'of the corresponding recess 18 recorded. The carrier section 30 is in contrast Receiving in the transition section 18 '' of the associated recess 18th

The holding portion 28 and the support portion 30 of the two holding elements 26, 26 ', as indicated in FIGS. 1A and 1E, essentially have a thickness d that is slightly smaller as half the thickness D of the surface element 12th

The two holding elements 26, 26 'are connected to one another or screwed, via at least one screw 32. Without to be shown in detail, could a screw 32nd approximately in the middle in the holding section 28 of the respective holding element 26, 26 'may be arranged.

For even force distribution and thus increased stability However, in the embodiment of FIG. 1A to 1G four screws 32 are provided, which are the two holding elements 26, 26 'set to each other. The four screws 32 are evenly over the holding portion 26 and the support portion 30 of the respective holding element 26, 26 'distributed and arranged mirror-symmetrically to each other.

FIG. 1A also shows that the one holding element 26 'of the two holding elements 26, 26 'with four holes 34 for receiving the screws 32 provided. The other holding element 26 of the two Holding elements 26, 26 ', however, with four threaded holes 36th equipped for locking the screws 32.

In addition, this has a holding element 26 of the two holding elements 26, 26 'a recess or the like recess 38th on, the inclusion of at least a portion of the connecting device 14 serves. The other holding element 26 'of the two holding elements 26, 26 'is connected to the connecting device 14 or a part of it connectable. For this purpose, the other holding element 26 'provided with a bore 40 or the like, which receives a screw 42 (see Fig. 2B and 5A, 5B). The Screw 42 is konterbar in a threaded bore 44. The threaded hole 44 is located in the at least part of the connecting device 14 for their attachment.

According to Fig. 1A, the bore 40 of the other holding element 26 'designed for tolerance compensation as a slot. The longitudinal axis 46 of the elongated hole formed bore 40 extends essentially parallel to an edge 12 'of the surface element 12. Such a structural design has the Advantage that when holding the surface element 12 via a Recess 18 in the corner region of the surface element 12 a Compensation of inaccuracies, which, for example, in the Production result, but also by spatial construction conditions are encountered in one direction, namely in the direction of Longitudinal axis 46, is possible.

Such a construction brings with mutual support of two surface elements 12 in the corner area a further advantage with himself. This results from the mirror image arrangement the two recesses 18 of the respective surface element 12, so that the per se identical holding elements 26 'of two holding devices 16 mirrored in the same mirror Recess 18 are used. Due to the mirrored arrangement the two holding elements 26 'of the holding devices 16 but the longitudinal axes 46 are perpendicular to each other. These allows tolerance compensation not only in one direction, but in the X and Y directions corresponding to the double arrows 48, 50 in FIG. 2B. Consequently, can be easily any Inclined position of the connecting device 14 opposite the two holding devices 16 obtained in the recesses 18.

Referring to Figs. 1A to 1G, the recess or the like Recess 38 for receiving the at least one part the connecting device 14 and the bore 34 or the like for receiving the screw 42 in the region of the support section 30 of the two holding elements 26, 26 'are arranged.

Furthermore, it can be seen in particular from FIG. 1A that between the at least one surface element 12 and the at least a holding device 16 a support element 52 is arranged is. The support element 52 is preferably made of plastic, in particular polyoxymethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, Tetrafluoroethylene or impax, with or without glass-fiber reinforcement, when the surface element 12 is made of glass.

In all the illustrated embodiments, two are each Support elements 52 between the surface element 12 and the respective Holding element 26, 26 'of the holding device 16 is provided. The two support element 52 are identical to one another in this respect and come with their mutually facing backs 54 each in contact. However, without being detailed, it is also conceivable to design the support element 52 in one piece.

To simplify the assembly, have the two support elements 52 on the outer circumference 56 each clamping surfaces 58, the in the embodiment of the device 10 according to FIGS. 1A to 1G cone or cone (dull) are formed. The Clamping surfaces 58 of the support elements 52 in turn act accordingly formed clamping surfaces 60 on the inner circumference 62 of the Clamping portion 18 'and the transition portion 18' 'of the respective Recess 18 together.

Without being shown in detail in FIGS. 1A to 1G, FIG However, it is also possible, the clamping surfaces 58 in any way different, for example, hemispherical or dome-shaped and / or rounded off. The clamping surfaces 60 would then be shaped accordingly.

As shown in particular in FIG. 1A, the respective one Support element 52 in its basic form substantially to the Basic shape of a holding element 26 with the recess or adapted to the same recess 38. For simplified installation as well as to compensate for tolerance inaccuracies is the support element 52 also with a slot 64 or the like recess Mistake. The slot 64 divides the support element 52 thereby in two mirror-symmetrically identical halves 66, 66 '.

On the front sides 68 of the respective support element 52 is beyond that a Anlagewulst or similar edge (increase) 70 is provided, with which the respective associated holding element 26, 26 'over the edges 72 at least partially in contact comes. By this largely encircling Anlagewulst 70 at the Support element 52 can be the respectively associated holding element 26, 26 'thus embed in the support member 52 and of record this. A relative shift between the respective Support element 52 and support member 26 and 26 'to each other is therefore safely avoided.

Furthermore, the holding device 16 and the connecting device 14 at least partially by a cover 74 or the same cover can be covered. It is preferred that the outer surfaces of the cover 74 in the mounted state with or substantially with the outer surfaces 22, 24 of the respective surface element 12 are aligned.

For example, the respective cover element 74 by means of a Snap or the like locking connection on the holding device 16 are attached. For this purpose, one or more Latches 76 at the respective holding element 26, 26 'associated Surface of the cover 74 may be provided with the corresponding recesses 78 on the respective holding element 26, 26 'cooperate and can be brought into mutual engagement are. In this way, in addition, a uniform Surface of the surface element 12 together with the invention Device 10 obtained. A cleaning of the releasably supported Surface element 12 is thus particularly simple. As well is a buildup of dirt or dust in the area of the device 10 counteracted.

The holding device 16 and / or the connecting device 14 can depending on the use, application and customer requirements made of metal, such as (non-rusting) Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, zinc, gunmetal alloys or an alloy thereof, to be arbitrary to absorb and support large forces. That's the way it works in the surface element 12 shown schematically in all Usually by a surface element of larger dimensions with inevitable large weight forces, such as in the case of a Glass pane or glass door opening from the device 10 after the Invention is to be kept. However, it is also conceivable the holding device 16 and / or the connecting device 14 or at least parts thereof made of plastic, for example Polyoxymethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluoroethylene or Impax, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, manufacture.

Referring to Figs. 2A and 2B, the connection means 14 formed rotationally fixed. In this case, the connecting device 14 essentially plate, web or the like band-shaped. The structural design of the connection device 14 corresponding to FIGS. 2A and 2B is shown in FIG. 3A again reproduced in detail.

Without being limited to such a structural design, However, it is possible, the connecting device 14 also in of any other form, depending on the needs, Requirements and spatial conditions. So is the connecting device 14 according to the Fig. 3B substantially designed as a square plate. The connection device 14 according to FIG. 3C is L-shaped, wherein the two legs have the same length. Likewise, it is conceivable, one of the two legs with a To provide length that is greater than that of the other Leg. The connecting device 14 according to FIG. 3D finally has T-shape.

In Figs. 3A to 3D, the connecting means 14 are therefore Although differently shaped, but each plate-shaped designed. Thus, the connecting devices extend 14 each in a common plane.

The embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention, which in 4A to 5B is substantially the same as that shown in Figs FIGS. 1A to 2B coincide. The only difference is the shape of the recess 18 in the surface element 12. Accordingly Are the individual components to the modified Basic shape of the recess 18 adapted. The different shape and dimension of the recess 18 results from the fact that the recess is not in a corner region of the surface element 12th formed, but is provided in a straight edge region.

FIGS. 6A to 6E schematically show various connection possibilities several surface elements 12 to each other.

For example, in FIG. 6A, two surface elements 12 are in FIG a straight edge region shown. Suitable for this purpose a connecting device 14 according to FIG. 3A. In FIG. 6B, two surface elements 12 are each in one Corner area shown. For this purpose is also suitable a connection device 14 according to FIG. 3A. In 6C, three surface elements 12 are shown, which together are connected or held over the corner area. To For this purpose, in particular a connection device is suitable 14 according to FIG. 3C. In Fig. 6D are two Surface elements 12 held together over the corner area and additionally with a surface element 12 in the straight edge region connected. For such an embodiment is suitable in particular a T-shaped connecting device 14 accordingly of Fig. 3D. Finally, in Fig. 6E is a possibility shown, a total of four surface elements 12 in the respective corner area to each other to fix. To this Purpose in turn is a connection device 14 accordingly of Fig. 3B suitable.

Alternatively, however, it is also conceivable, the connecting device 14 'angled form, if necessary two surface elements 12 to each other at an angle to support. Such an angled connecting device 14 'is, for example in the embodiment of the device 10 according to Figs. 7A to 7D realized. Otherwise, the embodiment is correct 7A to 7D with that of FIGS. 1A to 2B match.

The connecting device 14 'is in the embodiment according to the Fig. 7D designed such that the two in At an angle of 90 ° arranged surface elements 12 slightly spaced apart from each other. So there is a small gap 80 between the edge 12 'of the one surface element 12 and the front surface 24 of the other surface element 12 available. This gap 80 is arbitrarily changeable, i. can be scaled down to zero or arbitrary be enlarged.

In Figs. 8A to 8G are different connection means 14 ', which are substantially angled in each case, shown. The connecting device 14 'according to the Fig. 8A corresponds to those already in connection with the embodiment of the device 10 of FIG. 7A to 7D is explained. In Fig. 8B is a connection means 14 ', which are not at an angle of 90 °, but angled from 130 °. Finally, FIG. 8D is an angled connecting device 14 ', which at the same time T-shaped is designed. Such a connection device 14 'is suitable for example for separating several side by side lying shower or toilet cubicles.

The embodiments of others shown in FIGS. 8D to 8G Connecting devices 14, 14 'are substantially identical with those of Figs. 3A and 8A to 8C. The only Difference is that these connecting devices 14, 14 'each for holding a surface element 12 at one another surface element 12 in the form of, for example, a Wall element or a wall of a bathroom or the like is provided. To tolerance inaccuracies or assembly inaccuracies as a result of on-site or compensate for space, is at least a bore 82 designed so large that a positionally accurate Determining the connecting device 14, 14 'in X and Y direction is possible.

Various possible connection possibilities are shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D of one or more surface elements 12 further surface elements 12 shown schematically. In the FIGS. 9A, 9B and 9D are in each case connections or holders shown between two surface elements 12 made of glass. In 9C, however, a surface element 12 made of glass directly on a surface element 12 in the form of a wall of a Room screwed.

In Figs. 10A to 10D, another embodiment of the Device 10 according to the invention. This is different from that of FIGS. 7A to 7D only in that the connecting device 14 '' with a hinge 84 provided or configured as a rotary joint 84. In this way it is possible, a surface element 12, the is immovable, with a surface element 12, opposite the fixed surface element 12 is relatively rotatable, such as to connect a door to a shower or toilet cabin.

Finally, in Figs. 11A to 11D are still other embodiments shown by connecting means 14 '' '. there is at the respective connecting device 14 '' 'a fastener 86 for (additional) support of at least a surface element 12 on another surface element 12th or the like attached. The fastener 86 is thereby facing away from the at least one surface element 12 and advantageously in the plane of the at least one surface element 12 arranged.

Thus, the fastener 86 in the embodiment of Fig. 11A designed as a pin or pin 88. The bolt or pin 88 can in a corresponding hole or Sleeve, for example, in a ceiling or on the floor, intervene. Consequently, both surface elements 12 are relatively rotatable not only to each other, but in addition to the room designed. At the same time, the pin or pin 88 ensures an additional anchoring and thus for an increase of Stability.

In Fig. 11B, the fastener 86 is another Section 90, which includes an eye 92 over which the two surface elements 12 at a continuous Rod 94 can be fixed.

FIG. 11C shows a fastening element 86, in which the connecting device 14 '' 'with a hinge 84 is equipped and an extended portion 96th to, for example, the surface element 12 via two Holes 98 on the further surface element 12 in the form of a To turn wall.

In Fig. 11D, the fastener 86 is on the connector 14 '' 'with an extended portion 100 provided, which is angled end to the two to each other relatively rotatable surface elements 12, for example the ceiling or floor (not shown), i. depend or aufzuständern.

As can be seen from all embodiments of FIGS. 1A to 11D is, have the two holding elements 26, 26 'of at least a holding device 16 and the connecting device 14 is substantially a thickness d, which added together slightly is smaller than the thickness D of the surface element 12th is. The thickness of the connecting device 14 should accordingly selected the male holding forces and on the thicknesses of the holding elements 26, 26 'as well as the support elements 52 adapted to the thickness D of the surface element 12 possible not to exceed. In this way it is ensured that the at least one holding device 16 with the outer surfaces 20, 20 'in the assembled state in Substantially with the planes of the surfaces 22, 24 of at least a surface element 12 coincide.

Finally, in FIGS. 12A to 12D are still different Embodiments of recesses 18 shown.

Thus, the clamping portion 18 'of the recess 18 in the embodiment 12A through a bore 102 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 104. 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 102nd

Alternatively, the transition portion 18 "of the recesses 18 also according to the embodiment of FIG. 12B (Aus) be cut.

In addition, it is possible, the clamping portion 18 'of the recesses 18 to form through a bore 106, wherein the circumferential angle α 'is equal to 180 °. According to the embodiment FIG. 12C is the transition section 18 "of FIG Recesses 18 while tangential (off) cut or how From Fig. 12D shows tangential (off) cut and additionally broken in edge regions 108. 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 and holding device 16, 16 'after connection the opposing holding elements 26, 26 'to However, in these embodiments, one is clear distance e 'of the transition section 18' 'of the recesses 18, which is smaller than the diameter of the Clamping portion 18 'of the recesses 18th

Finally, the two opposing holding elements 26, 26 'and / or the cover 74 each with an outer surface 20, 20 'is formed corresponding to the so-called lotus blossom effect liquid and / or stain resistant.

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1. Arrangement with a device (10) for the detachable holding of at least one surface element (12) and with at least one surface element (12), the device (10) comprising at least one connecting device (14, 14', 14'', 14''') for holding the at least one surface element (12) and at least one holding device (16) interacting with the connecting device (14, 14', 14'', 14'''), that can be fixed to the at least one surface element (12) by means of a recess (18) assigned to the at least one surface element (12), characterized in that the outside surfaces (20, 20') of the at least one holding device (16) is flush with the planes of the surfaces (22, 24) of the at least one surface element (12) in the assembled state, whereby the recess (18) of the at least one surface element (12) includes a clamping section (18') and a transition section (18'') extending from the clamping section (18') to one edge (12') of the at least one surface element (12), to hold the holding device (16) and, if necessary, at least a part of the connecting device (14, 14', 14'', 14''') and whereby the at least one holding device (16) includes two essentially plate-shaped holding elements (26, 26') that can be inserted into the recess (18) of the surface element (12) from two opposing surfaces (22, 24) of the at least one 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 two holding elements (26, 26') can be connected to each other, in particular bolted.
3. Device in accordance with claim 1 or 2, characterized in that one (26) of the two holding elements (26, 26') is provided with a recess or similar cutout (38) to take at least one part of the connecting device (14).
4. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the other (26') of the two holding elements (26, 26') is provided with a bore (40) or similar to take a bolt (42) that in a threaded bore (44) in the at least one part of the connecting device (14) can be locked to secure it.
5. Device in accordance with claim 4, characterized in that the bore (40) of the other (26') of the two holding elements (26, 26') is formed as an elongated hole, the long axis (46) of which runs essentially parallel to an edge (12') of the surface element (12).
6. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a supporting element (52) of plastic, in particular of polyoximethylene, polyester, ABS, acrylic, polycarbonate, tetrafluorethylene or Impax, with or without glass fiber reinforcement, is positioned between the at least one surface element (12) and the at least one holding device (16).
7. Device in accordance with claim 6, characterized in that the supporting element (52) has an approximately hemispherical, dome-shaped, tapered or conical (truncated) or similar shaped pointed and/or rounded clamping surface (58) arranged on its outer circumference (56) that interacts with a correspondingly-shaped clamping surface (60) on the inner circumference (62) of the recess (18).
8. Device in accordance with claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the supporting element (52) has a slot (64) that divides the supporting element (52) into two mirror-image similar halves (66, 66').
9. Device in accordance with one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the supporting element (52) has a contact bead or similar border (70) to receive the particular holding element (26, 26').
10. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the connecting device (14) is of twist-proof design.
11. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the connecting device (14) is flat, in particular is essentially plate-shaped, L-shaped or T-shaped.
12. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the connecting device (14') is angled.
13. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the connecting device (14'') is provided with a hinged joint (84).
14. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the connecting device (14''') has an attaching element (86) facing away from the at least one surface element (12) and arranged in the plane of the at least one surface element (12) to hold the at least one surface element (12) against another surface element (12) or similar.
15. Device in accordance with claim 14, characterized in that the attaching element (86) is designed as a pin or spigot (88) further section (90, 96, 100) or similar tongue.
16. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the holding device (16) and/or the connecting device (14, 14', 14'', 14''') is made of metal, particularly (stainless) steel, aluminum, brass, zinc, red brass alloys or an alloy from this.
17. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the two holding elements (26, 26') of the at least one holding device (16) and the connecting device (14, 14', 14'', 14''') essentially have a thickness (d) that in total is slightly smaller than, equal to or slightly larger than the thickness (D) of the surface element (12).
18. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the holding device (16) and the connecting device (14, 14', 14 ", 14''') can be covered by a covering element (74) or similar cover in such a way that their outer surfaces in the assembled condition are essentially flush with the outer surfaces (22, 24) of the surface element (12).
19. Device in accordance with one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the holding device (16) and/or the connecting device (14, 14', 14'', 14''') and/or the covering element (74) is/are designed with an outer, liquid- and/or dirt-repellant surface.
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 (102), 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 (104).
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 (108) 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 one surface element (12) of metal, plastic, wood, glass or a combination of these to a further surface element (12) and/or other wall element.
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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