DE102008035414A1 - Surface cladding system for cladding surfaces, particularly for cladding wall surfaces or floor surfaces, has two cladding modules, which are laid on surface to adjoin each other - Google Patents

Abstract

The surface cladding system (110) has two cladding modules (112), which are laid on the surface to adjoin each other. The former cladding module has sealing profiles (128,130), and latter cladding profile has other sealing profile (132). The sealing profiles are designed to engage each other in a laid state of the cladding modules and form a common seal (134).

Description

Field of the invention

The The invention relates to a surface covering system for cladding of surfaces with a cladding material as well as a cladding module and a framework for use in such a surface covering system. Such surface covering systems, cladding modules and frames are used to almost any surface to disguise, for example, wall surfaces, floor surfaces, Ornamental surfaces or the like, especially in the field the construction technique. However, other applications are fundamental possible.

State of the art

Especially From the field of construction technology are numerous surface covering systems known, which are designed according to different criteria. Such surface covering systems, as in the frame are proposed by the present invention, for example for covering wall surfaces, floor surfaces or ceiling surfaces with a cladding material. This Cladding material may comprise different materials, For example, metallic materials, ceramic materials, wood, Glass, plastic or similar commonly used for Covering materials or combinations of materials used mentioned and / or other materials.

at the cladding of surfaces, such as flat, angled or curved surfaces, is different To respect criteria. An essential criterion is many Cases in that the installation is simple and fast got to. The surface covering systems are usually either simply placed on the surface to be covered or connected to this surface to be covered. The latter can, for example, by a cohesive connection, in particular by tile adhesives or similar types of fluid Connections done. Alternatively or in addition For example, mechanical fasteners, example, as for a non-positive and / or positive fit Connection, use, for example, hooks, screws or the like.

Surface covering systems are known from the prior art, which are composed of individual modules. These individual modules can be mechanically connected to one another via connection systems, for example in the form of so-called click connections. Examples of such click-connections, which can work, for example, according to the known tongue and groove principle, are out DE 101 58 215 A1 known. There is a laying system for plates, especially stone tiles, presented for creating a ceiling, wall or floor covering, in which the plates are provided with a support frame on which the plates rest at least part of the area. The support frame included on each two adjacent legs an approach that is designed to accommodate a joint width defining rubber-elastic sealing profile.

apart from the mechanical requirements of such surface covering systems In many cases, however, further requirements. In particular, these are requirements with regard to compatibility with liquid media, such as water or detergents. So Many surface covering systems are in the range of Wet rooms, bathrooms, toilets, kitchens or living areas used in which these frequent contact with water or other liquids.

One essential criterion of such surface covering systems is therefore in many cases a suitable seal between the individual modules of the surface covering system. at conventional systems in which the modules with the be glued to the cladding surface, therefore, in the Rule between the individual modules, especially individual tiles, a grout or jointing introduced, which prevents moisture through the cracks between adjacent modules behind the modules, in particular to the area to be covered, advised.

In the mentioned, easy and quick to install surface covering systems, in particular according to the click principle, seals are therefore provided on the individual modules. An example is the in DE 101 58 215 A1 described sealing profiles. Another example of such sealing profiles is out CH 508 792 known. There is a method for sealing joints between components, in particular between concrete slabs described. Such components are intended to replace the conventional method of grouting using a putty and are based on the fact that adjacent te components each have a seal, these seals being pressed against each other during installation of the components.

However, these known devices and methods have in practice a plurality of disadvantages, which are not tolerable in every case and which sometimes lead to unsatisfactory results in the surface covering. Thus, for example, in the forms in DE 101 58 215 A1 described method in many cases a gap between the sealing profile of one module and the plate of the other module. This is particularly due to the fact that the plates are subjected to manufacturing tolerances in many cases, in particular natural plates such as plates made of wood, stone or similar natural materials. Also, changing the size of the panels over the period of use, for example, by absorbing moisture or "working" in the wood, can lead to the formation of such gaps. However, these gaps cause moisture between the sealing profile and the plate to fall to the underlying support frame and / or the underlying surface to be covered.

A similar problem arises in systems like the one in CH 508 792 described system in which two seals of adjacent modules are pressed together. Since the seals lie directly on the plate materials of the components, which, however, in turn, for example, may be subject to the manufacturing tolerances described above, the pressure with which the seals are pressed against each other, and thus the sealing effect of the system or method subject to the said fluctuations, even if two-piece sealing systems, like the one in CH 508 792 described sealing system, usually have a higher density than, for example, the in DE 101 58 215 A1 described sealing system.

Another disadvantage of known two-part sealing systems, such as in CH 508 792 described sealing system, is both aesthetic and technical nature. Thus, these seals are designed such that between the individual pressed against one another seals a generally clearly visible edge. The seals are arched around this edge in many cases, with an overall discontinuity in the surface shape of the co-formed, two-piece seal due to the pressure required for the seal. This discontinuity is not only aesthetically undesirable, but it can even form in the region of this edge due to the curvature and the stresses occurring there leaks, especially in an increasing, for example, age-related, embrittlement of the sealing material.

Object of the invention

It It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a surface covering system to provide the above-described disadvantages At least largely avoids surface covering systems. In particular, the surface covering system should be modular be built and at the same time an aesthetically pleasing and yet technically improved seal between the individual Can provide modules.

Disclosure of the invention

These Task is by a surface covering system with the Features of independent claim 1 and by a Cladding module and a frame, each for use in a surface covering system according to the invention, solved. Advantageous developments of the invention, which individually or are also feasible in combination, are in the dependent Claims presented.

The Surface covering system is used to complete or partial cladding of surfaces with a cladding material. It can be largely based on the possibilities described above the embodiment of such surface covering systems to get expelled. In particular, flat, curved or angled surfaces are covered. For example can be floor surfaces and / or wall surfaces and / or ceiling surfaces in the building area on this Dress the way with the cladding material. The panel can serve aesthetic purposes and / or can be more functional Be nature, the latter, for example, to protect the person to be disguised Surface to liquids, gases, Impurities or similar attacks. in principle The area to be covered does not have to be complete be closed nature, but it can, for example, too at least partially cantilevered surface covering systems getting produced.

Under a cladding material can be understood any material that forms the majority of the visible after the cladding surface of the surface covering system. For example, a surface of this cladding material may constitute at least 50% of the overall apparent outer surface of the surface cladding system. As typical examples of such cladding materials can be mentioned the above-mentioned materials, which may for example also have a smooth, a flat, a roughened, a lacquered or glazed, a curved, a relief-like or otherwise designed outwardly facing surface. The cladding materials can also be at least partially transparent or translucent or non-transparent configured, for example by using transparent or translucent glass materials, plastic materials, crystal materials or ceramic materials. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible, for example, to use reflective cladding materials. Typical cladding materials that can be used in the context of the present invention are natural substances, such as stone, clay, ceramic wood or similar natural materials. Alternatively or additionally, it is also possible to use artificial materials, for example ceramics, glasses, plastics, concrete materials or the like. Combinations of said materials and / or other materials are conceivable.

there is the surface covering system, as stated above, modular and has at least two cladding modules. These cladding modules contain the cladding material, for example a tile material. For example, such cladding material in the form of plates, for example rectangular, round or polygonal Plates, be incorporated in the cladding modules, for example (as explained below) into a frame this panel modules. The individual panel modules and / or the finished surface covering system can do this with the surface to be covered temporarily or permanently be connected and / or only on this surface to be covered be hung up. The former, for example, by the above cohesive, non-positive or positive Joining techniques or combinations of these joining techniques respectively. The latter can, for example, in the range of only be used temporarily to be used panels, for example temporarily a hall area with a parquet or parquet-like surface covering system to decorate or protect. Various other possibilities are conceivable.

Around To ensure this modular design, the cladding modules, which claimed in the context of the present invention as individual parts be, adjacent to each other on the surface to be covered be deployable. Under "contiguous" is to understand that these cladding modules along at least a shock edge can make a contact. Under a joint edge is generally an outer Limit area or a borderline to understand which a cladding module and / or a cladding material limited to the outside, For example, to an adjacent cladding module. there can in the laid state, the individual panel modules only loosely adjoin one another without a tighter mechanical Connection is provided. Alternatively, the cladding modules but also, as explained below, mechanically connected by appropriate fasteners become.

The Cladding modules are designed such that a first Cladding module, in particular at a first edge, having a first sealing profile. A second of the panel modules has, in particular at a second abutting edge, a second Sealing profile on. Under a sealing profile is general to understand an element which, alone or in cooperation with other elements, in particular sealing elements, a sealing effect having. This sealing effect is intended in particular to prevent penetration fluid media, especially liquids, in a space between adjacent cladding modules. These Sealing effect should at least significantly delay this intrusion, although slow penetration is usually not complete can be prevented. For this purpose, it is particularly preferred if the sealing profiles at least deformable, preferably even elastically deformable, are designed. Various embodiments of such elastic or deformable materials are described in the opening paragraph Prior art mentions and / or will be closer below explained.

there should the sealing profiles of the adjacent cladding modules interact in a complementary way. For this purpose, it is proposed to design the sealing profiles such that they during installation can intervene. Under an intervention is to understand a process in which in the laid state at least one area of a belonging to a cladding module Sealing profile further from the cladding material of this panel module is removed as an area of a weatherstrip of another Panel module. In other words, the sealing profiles adjacent cladding modules, in plan view of a plane perpendicular to the surface covering system, at least partially overlapping be designed. This can be considered, for example, as a simple overlap will be realized. Alternatively or additionally the sealing profiles also, as explained in more detail below will be interlocked or otherwise mechanical make a more stable connection than this with a simple overlap the case is.

The two sealing profiles thus form a common seal when meshing. Under a common seal is, in contrast to directly adjacent individual sealing profiles as in the CH 508 792 to understand a seal that does not include a straight continuous gap between the adjacent trim modules. In particular, no flat gap surface should be formed, such as in the in CH 508 792 described arrangement.

This embodiment proposed according to the invention causes a greatly increased sealing effect of the finished surface covering systems. By the intermeshing of the adjacent sealing profiles in particular the penetration of Moisture greatly impeded. In addition, as explained in more detail below by way of examples, the interlocking of the sealing profiles can additionally be used to increase the mechanical stability of the connection of adjacent cladding modules.

The Surface covering system can be adapted to different To further develop ways for the wise. So a first is more advantageous Aspect of the invention both aesthetic and technical Nature. In this embodiment of the invention Surface covering system becomes the common seal in such a way designed that this is a substantially joint-free surface having. Under a substantially joint-free surface is to understand a surface, which for a viewer of two or more individual faces is composed. This can be done in particular by the fact that the joint-free surface essentially either out the first sealing profile or the second sealing profile is formed. For example, the first sealing profile completely overlap the second sealing profile, or vice versa, so that a viewer in the laid state of the Surface covering system in the joints between the individual Cladding materials, such as tiles, only one perceives common sealing material, namely the one the first sealing profile or the second sealing profile.

In this way, by a substantially complete overlap (wherein overlaps of at least 95% in the aspect of the invention can still be tolerated) on the one hand lead to an increased sealing effect. The omission of the gap between adjacent seals, as in CH 508 792 is clearly visible leads to avoid the disadvantages described above, a leak at this joint. There remain only the joints between the cladding materials and the associated sealing profiles, which, however, can be minimized constructively in the production of the individual cladding modules. In contrast to, for example, too DE 101 58 215 A1 in which also for a viewer a substantially joint-free sealing surface between the individual cladding modules is recognizable, this common seal is still composed of two individual parts, namely the two complementary sealing profiles, which improves the mechanical sealing effect.

A Another advantageous embodiment of the invention relates to the Art the meshing of the individual sealing profiles. As above For example, this mesh may overlap of elements of the complementary sealing profiles. Alternatively or additionally, one of the two sealing profiles be designed as a male sealing profile, so sealing profile with at least one projection. For example, this projection a projection with a rounded and / or polygonal profile and / or a hook profile, for example a hook profile with at least an undercut, his. The other one of these sealing profiles preferably comprises a female sealing profile. Under a female sealing profile is accordingly a recess to understand in which the male sealing profile complementary can intervene. This procedure can be force-free and easily reversible take place, or alternatively, with a hooking or latching be connected, which is a re-separation of the sealing profiles at least more difficult. The design of the sealing profiles in shape increased by male and female sealing profiles the sealing effect in addition. It can the sealing profiles also only partially as male Be configured or female sealing profiles. Such is for example also a hermaphroditic design possible, in which each sealing profile partially male and partially female, which is the intervention in neighboring Can further improve sealing profiles. Still, however, should a complementary embodiment of these two sealing profiles to be guaranteed.

Analogous to the example in DE 101 58 215 A1 The devices according to the invention can advantageously also be equipped with a frame. Thus, the cladding modules may each have at least one frame, wherein on the frame, the cladding material is applied. This frame, for example a laying frame, can be made of a conventional material that ensures a mechanical stability. For example, plastic frames, wooden frames, ceramic frames, metal frames (such as steel frames) or similar materials or combinations of materials may be used.

The frame may provide the mechanical support function and may, in particular, comprise one or more support surfaces which may rest on the surfaces to be covered. For example, these support surfaces can be configured in the form of feet or support pads, which rest on the surface to be covered. Depending on the type of connection between the lining modules and the surface to be covered, these frames can also provide the corresponding connecting elements. In a cohesive connection, these may be, for example, adhesive surfaces. In positive and / or non-positive connections corresponding mechanical Elements may be provided on the frame, which may serve to connect to the surface to be covered. Various configurations are possible.

Of the Frame should be set up to receive the cladding material. This can be done, for example, that the frame a corresponding Including receptacle for the cladding material, for example a receptacle, which in terms of their dimensions essentially corresponds to the cladding material. For plate-shaped cladding materials This can be for example in the form of depressions, protruding Edges, catches, claws or similar types take of receiving elements and / or in the form of simple Bearing surfaces on which the cladding material rest can. The connection between the cladding material and the frame can in turn be done in any way, for example by a non-positive and / or positive and / or cohesive connection. So can the trim material For example, be glued to the frame, for example Join the joints between the frame and the cladding material as well can be sealed. Also other types of attachment However, they are basically possible, for example a clamp, a screw or the like.

In In the case in which frames are provided, the Sealing profiles in principle, for example, with the cladding material be connected. However, it is particularly preferred if the sealing profiles at least partially connected to the frame or in one piece are formed with the frame. A one-piece education of the Sealing profiles with the frame, for example, by a Multi-component manufacturing process done by which For example, different materials for the sealing profiles and use for the frame. As examples are here multi-component injection molding, multi-component injection molding or similar shaping methods, which a Production of individual components of one and the same workpiece made of different materials.

In the case in which the sealing profiles each with the frame are connected, it is particularly preferred, this by a cohesive and / or connect non-positive connection. As an example of one cohesive connection is for example a bonding to call. Alternatively or additionally, too the above-described multi-component molding processes in some Regard as cohesive bonding methods become. Alternatively or additionally, non-positive Connections are used, such as non-positive Connections by pressing. For example, the sealing profile be pressed against a connecting portion of the frame. This Connection area can, for example, corrugated or roughened designed or have corresponding hook elements or other elements, which engage in the compression in the sealing profiles and the compression and additionally improve their mechanical strength.

One Another advantageous aspect of the invention relates to the compound the individual cladding modules with each other. As shown above, can For example, adjacent cladding modules just loosely put together become. However, it is particularly preferred if the cladding modules additionally be mechanically connected to each other, so that a separation of the cladding modules at least difficult becomes. Also, this can be the complementary Sealing profiles are pressed against each other, so each with a force is applied, so that a permanent sealing effect is improved.

To For this purpose, the cladding modules can be mechanical Have connecting elements which are adapted to the Laying the cladding modules to make a mechanical connection. In particular, this can be a non-positive and / or positive mechanical connection act.

The mechanical connecting elements can in turn be formed in principle on any elements of the cladding modules. For example, these can be formed on the cladding materials. However, it is particularly preferred if the mechanical connecting elements are at least partially formed on the optional frame of the cladding modules shown above, for example similar to that in FIG DE 101 58 215 A1 described construction. The mechanical stability function thus preferably remains completely left to the frame, whereas the cladding materials, which are often brittle and difficult to machine, can only be accommodated in the frame and contribute little or nothing to the actual connection.

The mechanical connecting elements can basically be designed in various ways. For example, the mechanical connecting elements may comprise plug-in elements, tongue and groove elements, hook connections, click-laminate connectors or combinations of said and / or other connecting elements. Under a click-laminate connectors are latching connections to understand, which is an A Resting complementary complementary mechanical fasteners of adjacent cladding modules effect and how they, for example, in the field of parquet technology and / or from the DE 101 58 215 A1 are known. In general, the described advantageous embodiment with the mechanical connecting elements causes the surface covering system to be quickly and easily assembled without the need for complex mechanical fixing of the individual covering modules.

A Another preferred embodiment of the invention relates to the the sealing profiles usable materials. The sealing profiles are preferably wholly or partly plastic and / or elastic deformable designed. In particular, it is preferred if the Sealing profiles have at least one of the following materials: a foamed material, in particular a polyurethane foam; an elastomeric material, in particular a silicone and / or a Rubber material; a plastically deformable material, for example a plastically deformable thermoplastic material, an elastic deformable material; one at least partially visible Light transparent material. Also combinations of the mentioned materials or material properties are conceivable. By using at least partially transparent materials, including translucent materials Materials can be understood, can be special Lighting effects are achieved, which are decorative in different areas Wall coverings of particular aesthetic appeal can be.

A another preferred embodiment of the surface covering system, which also relates to the embodiment of the invention Verkleidungsmodule affects, consists in the arrangement of the sealing profiles. Thus, as shown above, in the inventive Surface cladding system on a first cladding module provided a first sealing profile and on a second cladding module a second sealing profile. However, the individual cladding modules are not necessarily designed differently. In particular, can a single cladding module both at least a first sealing profile and at least have a second sealing profile. For example Each cladding module may have two first sealing profiles and / or have two second sealing profiles. So, for example the first sealing profiles or the second sealing profiles respectively at opposite abutting edges of the Be arranged trim modules. Alternatively and in the context of However, an embodiment is particularly preferred according to the present invention. in which the first gaskets each corner are arranged, ie at adjacent abutting edges, for example, at each other at a right angle extending abutting edges. Alternatively or additionally, the two can second sealing profiles adjoining abutting edges, for example, again mutually perpendicular abutting edges, be arranged. As below with reference to the embodiments is explained in more detail, can thereby especially easy a gapless large area Create surface trim without breaking the seal.

As shown above, the two sealing profiles are complementary to each other designed. A preferred embodiment of the invention concerns this complementary embodiment. So, for example a first of the two sealing profiles a receiving part with a first bearing surface, whereas the other of the two sealing profiles an overlap part with a second Having bearing surface. For example, one of the two Bearing surfaces to the surface of the disguised Point surface and the other bearing surface in the opposite direction. Other configurations are however possible. In particular, the bearing surfaces should a vectorial surface component parallel to the to be clad Have surface. In the laid state while the overlap part overlap the receiving part at least partially. there the second bearing surface is at least partially the first contact surface. It is particularly preferred when doing this while laying the overlap part against the receiving part is pressed. For this purpose, the overlap part be configured such that this when laying of the receiving part is pushed away, leaving a restoring force is formed, which presses the overlapping part against the receiving part. Alternatively or additionally, a lever element may also be provided be, which when laying the surface covering system causes the overlap member pressed against the receiving part becomes. This contact pressure of the receiving part against the overlap part or vice versa generally causes an increased sealing effect the common seal.

The Interaction of overlap part and receiving part can also with a meshing between overlap part and recording part are combined. For example, the overlap part have a projection, for example one to the receiving part indicative projection, wherein the receiving part has a groove, which indicates the overlap part. The projection and the groove are designed such that when connecting the two panel modules the projection engages in the groove.

The bearing surfaces of the overlap part or the receiving part can be in various ways be designed. Thus, for example, they can be configured as inclined bearing surfaces, that is to say as bearing surfaces which extend at an angle different from 0 ° (for example 45 °) to the surface of the surface lining. These oblique bearing surfaces can be configured for example as a flat bearing surfaces. Alternatively or additionally, the support surfaces may also be wholly or partially formed as round or rounded support surfaces, for example, corresponding radii of curvature. This too can increase the sealing effect.

Above has been described that in a preferred embodiment the cladding modules by mechanical fasteners into each other can intervene, for example in the form of male and female fasteners. Analog can, alternatively or In addition, even such an intervention over the sealing profiles are made. For example, one of the two sealing profiles a male engagement element have, ie an engagement member with a projection, whereas the other of the two sealing profiles a female engagement element has, so an engagement element with a corresponding recess, in which the male engagement element can intervene. In this case, the engagement elements can be set up to when laying intermesh and a sealing effect to strengthen the common seal. For example can again provided corresponding grooves and springs in the sealing profiles be. In general, the engagement elements, in addition to the Achieving a sealing effect, also be set up to a increase mechanical stability of the common seal, for example, by these engaging elements engage in each other or get caught.

As shown above, the cladding modules each with at least a first sealing profile and at least one be configured second sealing profile. Particularly preferred it if the trim modules are all essentially the same are designed. This can greatly simplify storage, since only one type of panel modules are kept must, including possibly different Facing materials. For example, this equality of Panel modules and / or the frame of these panel modules by be achieved, that these in each case at the appropriate places at least one first sealing profile and at least one second Have sealing profile, for example, as stated above, on adjacent abutting edges. Other configurations are possible. Various examples of such embodiments will be explained below.

As above, is next to the surface covering system with several modules also a single cladding module for proposed the use in such a surface covering system and claimed. Here, the surface covering system configured according to one or more of the embodiments described above be. Accordingly, for possible details and embodiments of the trim module to the above Description be referenced. The cladding module comprises at least a first sealing profile and / or at least one second sealing profile, wherein the trim module is arranged to communicate with at least another cladding module to the surface covering system to be supplemented.

Farther is inventively a framework for the Use in a surface covering system according to a or more of the embodiments described above proposed. Accordingly, here also possible Embodiments of the surface covering system or the Reference is made to the above description, in particular the frame-related aspects of such a surface covering system. The frame comprises at least one receptacle for receiving the cladding material, in particular of the tile material. Furthermore, the frame has at least one first sealing profile and / or at least one second sealing profile on, wherein the first and the second sealing profile set is to when laying in a second sealing profile or a intervene first sealing profile of a second frame so that a common seal arises.

All in all have the surface covering system according to the invention, the trim module and the frame over known Device of this kind a lot of advantages. That's how it works a quick and easy to deploy again create replaceable surface covering system, which preferably also quickly and easily deployable without tools is. Nevertheless, a good mechanical stability is ensured. In addition, seals can be achieved, which from the state of Technically known seals of comparable systems in terms far superior to their tightness and durability are. There are also many benefits to aesthetics there, as shown above, substantially joint-free surfaces can be made on the common seal, which does not or the aesthetic impression of the seal only insignificantly influence. In addition, you can also visual effects generate such as transparent common seals or the like.

embodiments

Further Details and features will become apparent from the following description the preferred embodiments in combination with the dependent claims. The individual, Features shown in the embodiments individually or be realized in combination. Same reference numbers in the individual figures designate the same or functionally identical or in their functions corresponding elements. The invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments.

in the Individual shows:

1 a perspective fragmentary view of a first embodiment of a surface covering system;

2 a sealing profile, which, for example, in the surface covering system according to 1 can be used;

3 an embodiment of frame for a surface covering system;

4 a sectional view of an 1 alternative second embodiment of a surface covering system;

5 a modification of the surface covering system according to 1 with a male and a female sealing profile;

6 a modification of the in 5 sectional area system shown in section;

7 a further modification of the surface covering system according to 1 in sectional view;

8th a modification of the surface covering system according to 7 in perspective view;

9 a first corner of a cladding module of a surface covering system according to 8th ;

10 a second corner of a cladding module of the surface covering system according to 8th ;

11 one to the 7 to 10 alternative embodiment of a surface covering system; and

12 a modification of the surface covering system according to 11 ,

In 1 is a first embodiment of a surface covering system according to the invention 110 shown in perspective. These are cutouts of two cladding modules 112 not to scale and not to scale shown to each other, which interact in a complementary manner. These panel modules 112 when laying, possibly together with other cladding modules 112 , to the surface covering system 110 together.

The panel modules 112 each include a frame 114 , This frame 114 For example, it can be configured as a plastic frame and offers at least one bearing surface 116 for contact with the surface to be covered. The frame 114 For example, it can be designed as a lattice-shaped frame and has, for example, a recess in the illustrated embodiment 118 on.

In the depression 118 of the frame 114 are each paneling materials 120 inserted. These panel materials 120 are shown in the illustrated embodiment as rectangular plates, for example in the form of stone tiles, ceramic tiles, glass tiles or the like. Other materials are possible, with reference to the list of embodiments described above.

Continue to point the frame 114 each connecting elements 122 on. By means of these fasteners 122 let the cladding modules 112 together to the surface covering system 110 connect, so that the mechanical stability of the cohesion of the surface covering system 110 is enlarged. The connecting elements 122 are configured in the illustrated embodiment similar to a click-laminate system and have a male connector 124 and a female connector 126 on. The male connector 124 Can when laying in the female connector 126 engage and lock there by means of an extended head. It is in 1 only one edge of the cladding modules 112 with such fasteners 122 fitted. Alternatively or additionally, however, also other edges with such fasteners 122 be equipped, for example, the in 1 facing the viewer edges. In this way, can be many cladding modules 112 put together.

Furthermore, the cladding modules include 112 in the 1 illustrated embodiment each sealing profiles 128 , This seal profile 128 include an in 1 on the left panel module 112 trained first sealing profile 130 and one in the in 1 shown embodiment of the right cladding module 112 shown second sealing profile 132 , The first sealing profile 130 and the second sealing profile 132 act complementary and form when the two cladding modules 112 be joined together, a common seal 134 between the two facing abutting edges 136 the two in 1 illustrated panel modules 112 , It should also be pointed out in this respect that in 1 only one of the abutting edges 136 every panel module 112 with such a sealing profile 128 Is provided. Analogous to the connecting elements 122 However, other edges of the cladding modules can also be used 112 be designed in such a way, in turn, a surface connection of several cladding modules 112 to enable. For example, all four abutting edges 136 , a disguise module 112 with sealing profiles 128 be equipped, for example, first and second sealing profiles 130 . 132 also together on a cladding module 112 can be provided. In particular, all cladding modules 112 be identical or substantially identical equipped, in particular with regard to the design of the frame 114 and the sealing profiles 128 , The cladding material 120 can be optional of cladding module 112 to disguise module 112 vary.

The two sealing profiles 128 the panel modules 112 act as described above, complementary together. For this purpose, in the in 1 illustrated embodiment, the second sealing profile 132 an overlap part 138 which this second sealing profile 132 towards the top, thus facing a viewer, concludes. Accordingly, the first sealing profile comprises 130 at its upper end a receiving part 140 , While the recording part 140 with an upwardly facing, oblique first bearing surface 142 equipped, has the overlap part 138 a downwardly facing, oblique second bearing surface 144 on. Will the two cladding modules 112 along their abutting edges 136 put together so that the joint seal 134 forms, so lies the overlap part 138 on the receiving part 140 on, leaving the second bearing surface 144 on the first contact surface 142 to come to rest. The two sealing profiles 128 thus overlap. The overlap part 138 has a surface on its upper side 146 on, which in the illustrated embodiment as a flat surface 146 is designed. Are the two surface trim modules 112 along their abutting edges 136 joined together, this surface extends 146 in the illustrated embodiment substantially of the cladding material 120 the left panel module 112 up to the cladding material 120 the right panel module 112 , The surface 146 is thus a common, essentially joint-free surface 146 , As a result, on the one hand increases the sealing effect, since the overlap between the sealing profiles 128 According to the invention now requires a smaller number of joints. In addition, the common seal 134 now no longer recognizable as a two-part seal for a viewer, which improves the overall aesthetic impression of the seal.

Furthermore, in the embodiment according to 1 an optional origin 148 recognizable, which can additionally improve the sealing effect. This lead 148 ver runs horizontally and parallel to the edge 136 the left panel module 112 in 1 , The lead 148 may be formed, for example, as a round projection and can against the corresponding mating surface of the second sealing profile 132 press. Alternatively, this projection 148 but also in a corresponding recess or groove 150 in the second sealing profile 132 intervention. This groove 150 is in 2 shown. 2 shows only the second sealing profile 132 , which in this embodiment along two adjacent abutting edges 136 , For example, perpendicular to each other extending abutting edges 136 , the disguise modules 112 can be arranged. The other two abutting edges 136 , what a 2 not shown, for example, with a first sealing profile 130 be equipped.

In the embodiment according to 2 , in combination with the lead 148 in the first sealing profile 130 according to 1 , is thus the first sealing profile 130 designed as a male sealing profile, whereas the second sealing profile 132 is designed as a female sealing profile. The lead 148 grips sealingly into the groove 150 one. Other types of engagement elements, which intermesh with each other, can also be found in the sealing profiles 130 . 132 be provided. In this way, the sealing effect of the common seal 134 reinforced, since this sealing effect now no longer only by the overlap between Überlappteil 138 and recording part 140 takes place and by the compression of the sealing profiles 130 . 132 but also by the engagement of the projection 148 in the groove 150 ,

The sealing profiles 128 can be composed of a variety of different materials. Particularly preferred are flexible, elastic or at least plastically deformable materials. Particularly preferred are silicone materials or foamed polyurethanes. Even transparent materials can be used, what for the Her position of special lighting effects can be used.

The sealing profiles 128 can be integral with the frame 114 in 1 be connected. This can be achieved for example by multi-component molding processes, such as multi-component injection molding or multi-component injection molding.

Alternatively or additionally, the sealing profiles 128 also positive or positive with the frame 114 be connected. An example of such positive or positive connection method is a pressing. To a compression of the sealing profiles 128 with the frame 114 To facilitate, the framework can 114 also approaches 152 have, which is a pressing of the sealing profiles 128 with the frame 114 facilitate. This is exemplary in 3 shown. It can be seen that the approaches 152 represent circumferential, raised edges, which in 3 only along the common abutting edges of the later cladding modules 114 are shown. Also a supplement to these approaches 152 at the viewer in 3 assigning side is, however, in principle possible and even preferred. These approaches 152 make the depression 118 for the inclusion of in 3 Not shown lining materials 120 ,

As in 3 recognizable, have the approaches 152 in this embodiment, outwardly facing barbs 154 on. In this embodiment, there are three barbs 154 intended. These barbs 154 increase the cohesion between the sealing profiles during pressing 128 and the approaches 152 , However, other types of fasteners, which increase cohesion, are in principle possible.

To achieve the highest possible sealing effect of the common seal 134 To ensure, in principle, a horizontal compression of the adjacent cladding modules is sufficient 112 , However, it is preferred if, in particular for overlapping parts of the sealing profiles 130 . 132 , Also, a force is applied opposite to this direction, ie a force which is also perpendicular to the plane of the cladding system 110 the sealing profiles 130 . 132 compresses. This can be done in different ways. An embodiment of this embodiment of the invention is in 4 shown. The embodiment is basically similar to that in FIG 1 illustrated embodiment, so that the first sealing profile 130 a recording part 140 with a first contact surface 142 and the second sealing profile 132 an overlap part 138 with a second support surface 144 ,

At the in 4 illustrated embodiment, the bearing surfaces 142 . 144 For example, be configured non-parallel to each other. The second sealing profile 132 includes in this embodiment a lever element 156 in the form of a prism-shaped projection, which corresponds to the first sealing profile 130 assigns. Will the two cladding modules 112 along their abutting edges 136 joined together and for example by the fasteners 122 held, so expresses the first sealing profile 130 on this lever element 156 , As in 4 indicated by arrows, thereby the overlap part 138 in 4 bent down, leaving the second bearing surface 144 on the first contact surface 142 is pressed. As a result, the sealing effect is additionally increased.

Another way of sealing the joint seal 134 to improve, is the overlap part 138 or the second bearing surface 144 from the beginning at a shallower angle to the plane of the surface covering system 110 to design as the first bearing surface 142 , This is in 6 related to below 5 is explained in more detail shown. As in 6 , the sealing profiles assigned to the viewer 128 does not show, is illustrated by arrows, then when pushing together the cladding modules 112 the overlap part 138 through the receiving part 140 bent upwards. Once the second bearing surface 144 on the first contact surface 142 rests, is the overlap part 138 then with a bias towards the receiving part 140 acted upon, so that the overlap part 138 also against the receiving part 140 is pressed to improve the sealing effect. This embodiment may alternatively or in addition to the lever element 156 according to 4 be implemented.

Also in the embodiment according to 6 forms after joining again a common seal 134 with a substantially seamless surface 146 between the cladding materials 120 assembled cladding modules 112 out. In 6 is the cladding material 120 the right panel module 112 not shown.

In the previous embodiments, the connection between adjacent cladding modules 112 in the surface covering system 110 always essentially through the fasteners 122 maintained. In principle, however, no such mechanical connection would be required at all, but rather the mechanical stability of the surface covering system 110 could for example be ensured by the fact that the individual cladding modules 112 would be fixed on the surface to be covered. Also a gluing the adjacent cladding modules 112 would be theoretically possible.

In the 5 and 6 is shown a further alternative, wherein the connection between adjacent cladding modules 112 not by the frame 114 fastened fasteners 122 but by an embodiment of the first and second sealing profiles 130 . 132 takes place as a male or female sealing profiles. 5 shows a single cladding module 112 , and in 6 is the connection of this panel module 112 with an adjacent cladding module 112 shown.

It can be seen that the cladding modules 112 according to 5 again at two adjacent, mutually perpendicular abutting edges 136 first sealing profiles 130 have, on the other hand, at the two opposite, also adjacent and mutually perpendicular abutting edges 136 second sealing profiles 132 are provided. This allows all cladding modules 112 are made substantially identical and together to form a surface covering system 110 be assembled.

It can be seen that the first sealing profiles 130 and the second sealing profiles 132 each with a projection 148 and a groove 150 feature. These projections 148 or grooves 150 correspond to each other. This means that in the illustrated embodiment, the projections 148 in the second sealing profile 132 are arranged below and with a groove also arranged below 150 in the first sealing profiles 130 correspond. Analog are in the second sealing profiles 132 above parallel to the abutting edges 136 running grooves 150 arranged, which to projections 148 in the first sealing profiles 130 correspond.

In 6 is the interaction of these projections 148 and grooves 150 shown. Each of the sealing profiles 128 is thus configured both as a male sealing profile and as a female sealing profile to cooperate with a corresponding opposite sealing profile. The projections 148 are preferably designed such that they are in the grooves 150 in undercuts in these grooves 150 latch, so once the protrusions 148 in the grooves 150 are engaged, a mechanical holding function is ensured.

This mechanical holding function by the projections 148 or grooves 150 may alternatively or in addition to those with the frame 114 connected fasteners 122 be used. As a result, the strength of the connection of adjacent cladding modules 112 along the abutting edges 136 increased, and the sealing effect of the common seal 134 will be improved.

In the 7 to 9 is a modified embodiment of the embodiment according to the 1 and 2 to recognize. It shows 7 a sectional view through the Flächenverldeidungssystem 110 , and the 8th to 10 show various perspective detail views of this surface covering system 110 or individual cladding modules 112 ,

Again show the cladding modules 112 at adjoining abutting edges 138 each first sealing profiles 130 and second sealing profiles 132 on. In 9 For example, a perspective view showing the transition from an abutting edge is shown 136 with a first sealing profile 130 to a butt edge with a second sealing profile 132 shows. In 10 is a transition between two abutting edges 136 with first sealing profiles 130 shown.

For the embodiment according to the 7 to 10 can be largely referenced to the above figures. Optionally, as in the 7 and 8th represented, the panel modules 112 again fasteners 122 on, for example, again according to the click-laminate principle. Furthermore, in 7 shown that optionally turn a compression of the sealing profiles 128 with the frame 114 can be done, which in turn, for example, by approaches 152 with barbs 154 can be optimized. Alternatively, however, is basically a one-piece design of the sealing profiles 128 with the frame 114 or a direct bonding (for example gluing) of the sealing profiles 128 with the panel materials 120 or other components of the panel modules 112 possible.

As continues in 8th , in 9 and in 10 indicated, can continue the sealing profiles 128 also be designed in pairs as a male-female seal profile pairs. This in turn is due to the protrusions 148 and corresponding grooves 150 in corresponding sealing profiles 130 . 132 indicated. For the advantages and details, reference may be made to the above description.

Again, in the embodiment in the 7 to 10 the second sealing profile 132 an overlap part 138 with a second support surface 144 on. This overlap part 138 again comes on a corresponding recording part 140 with a first contact surface 142 of the first sealing profile 130 to lie, as in 7 is indicated. In this respect, largely to the above Descr Reference may be made, for example, the previous embodiments.

In addition, the overlap part has 138 at its the adjacent fairing module 112 assigning end, however, a downward, so pointing to the surface facing projection 158 on. This projection engages in a corresponding groove 160 one, which in the first bearing surface 142 on their cladding material 120 assigning end is formed and has upwards, so away from the surface to be covered. Will the cladding modules 112 misplaced, so the projection snaps 158 in the groove 160 one. Also other types of engagement elements, in which a part of the overlap part 138 in another part of the receiving part 140 engages can be provided. Will the overlap part 138 biased downward, such as above based on the 6 has been described, then this engagement of the projection 158 in the groove 160 additionally by restoring forces of the overlap part 138 favored. This will make the cohesion of the common seal 134 in the embodiment according to the 7 to 10 further reinforced and increases the sealing effect.

In 10 is shown as the grooves 160 of first sealing profiles 130 on adjacent abutting edges 136 end crosswise. Also, only a partial formation of the grooves 160 along the abutting edges 136 However, it is possible, as well as only a partial design of the sealing profiles 128 is possible.

In the embodiments illustrated so far, the first bearing surface 142 and the second bearing surface 144 each represented as flat surfaces. However, this is not necessarily required. So show the 11 and 12 each slightly different embodiments, in which these surfaces 142 . 144 not as flat surfaces, but are designed as curved surfaces. The two embodiments differ essentially in that in the embodiment according to 12 again projections 148 and grooves 150 are provided, which correspond to each other, analogous to the embodiments already described above. These in turn can interlock and enhance the sealing effect. Otherwise, reference may largely be made to the above description.

Apart from the fact that in the embodiments according to 11 and 12 each of the surfaces 142 . 144 curved embodiments, these embodiments correspond largely to the above embodiments with the overlap part 138 and the receiving part 140 , In this respect, reference can also be largely made in this respect to the above description. The curved design of the surfaces 142 . 144 can the engagement of the overlap part 138 or the projection 158 in the groove 160 continue to improve and so the cohesion of the sealing profiles 128 in the common seal 134 strengthen and increase the sealing effect. Otherwise, for further possible details and for further possible embodiments, reference may be made largely to the above description.

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modular cladding

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frame

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deepening

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 10158215 A1 [0004, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0022, 0024, 0031, 0032]
• - CH 508792 [0007, 0009, 0009, 0010, 0019, 0019, 0022]

Claims (19)

Surface covering system ( 110 ) for covering surfaces with a cladding material ( 120 ), in particular for covering wall surfaces or floor surfaces with a tile material, wherein the surface covering system ( 110 ) at least two cladding modules ( 112 ), wherein the cladding modules ( 112 ) are laid adjacent to each other on the surface, wherein a first cladding module ( 112 ) at least one first sealing profile ( 128 . 130 ), wherein a second cladding module ( 112 ) at least one second sealing profile ( 128 . 132 ), wherein the sealing profiles ( 128 . 130 . 132 ) are configured in a laid state of the cladding modules ( 112 ) and a common seal ( 134 ) train. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to the preceding claim, wherein the common seal ( 134 ) a substantially joint-free surface ( 146 ) having. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to the preceding claim, wherein the joint-free surface ( 146 ) substantially either from the first sealing profile ( 128 . 130 ) or from the second sealing profile ( 128 . 132 ) is formed. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein one of the two sealing profiles ( 128 . 130 . 132 ) is designed wholly or partly as a male sealing profile and wherein the other of the two sealing profiles ( 128 . 130 . 132 ) is wholly or partially designed as a female sealing profile. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cladding modules ( 112 ) at least one frame ( 114 ), wherein the cladding material ( 120 ) in the framework ( 114 ), the sealing profiles ( 128 . 130 . 132 ) each with the frame ( 114 ) and / or integral with the frame ( 114 ) are formed. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to the preceding claim, wherein the sealing profiles ( 128 . 130 . 132 ) each with the frame ( 114 ) Are connected by a cohesive and / or non-positive connection, in particular a pressing. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cladding modules ( 112 ), in particular the frames ( 114 ) of the cladding modules ( 112 ), in each case mechanical connecting elements ( 122 ), wherein the mechanical connecting elements ( 122 ) are installed in order to install the cladding modules ( 112 ) a mechanical connection, in particular a non-positive and / or positive mechanical connection to enter, in particular one or more of the following mechanical fasteners ( 122 ): a plug-in element; a tongue and groove element; a click laminate connector; a hook connection. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the sealing profiles ( 128 . 130 . 132 ) comprise at least one of the following materials: a foamed material, in particular a polyurethane foam; an elastomeric material, in particular a silicone and / or a rubber material; a plastically deformable material; an elastically deformable material; an at least partially transparent to visible light material. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each cladding module ( 112 ) at least one first sealing profile ( 128 . 130 , preferably two first sealing profiles ( 128 . 130 ), and at least one second sealing profile ( 128 . 132 ), preferably two second sealing profiles ( 128 . 132 ), having. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to the preceding claim, wherein the first sealing profiles ( 128 . 130 ) at adjoining abutting edges ( 136 ) and wherein the second sealing profiles ( 128 . 132 ) at adjoining abutting edges ( 136 ) are arranged. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the sealing profiles ( 128 . 130 . 132 ) a receiving part ( 140 ) with a first contact surface ( 142 ) and wherein at least one other sealing profile ( 128 . 130 . 132 ) an overlap part ( 138 ) with a second contact surface ( 144 ), wherein in the laid state, the overlap part ( 138 ) the receiving part ( 140 ) at least partially overlapped, wherein the second bearing surface ( 144 ) at least partially on the first bearing surface ( 142 ) rests. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to the preceding claim, wherein the overlap part ( 138 ) is arranged to move downwards against the receiving part ( 140 ) to be pressed. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to the preceding claim, wherein a lever element ( 156 ) is provided to the overlap part ( 138 ) against the receiving part ( 140 ) to press. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to one of the three preceding claims, wherein the overlap part ( 138 ) a lead ( 158 ) having, the receiving part ( 140 ) a groove ( 160 ), wherein the projection ( 158 ) is set up in the groove ( 160 ) intervene. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to one of the four preceding claims, wherein the first bearing surface ( 142 ) and / or the second bearing surface ( 144 ) are each configured in one of the following ways: as inclined bearing surfaces; So rounded bearing surfaces. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the sealing profiles ( 128 . 130 . 132 ) a male engaging element ( 148 ), wherein at least one other sealing profile ( 128 . 130 . 132 ) a female engaging element ( 150 ), wherein the engagement elements ( 148 . 150 ) are arranged to interlock when laying and a sealing effect of the common seal ( 134 ) to reinforce. Surface covering system ( 110 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cladding modules ( 112 ) are configured substantially the same. Cladding module ( 112 ) for use in a surface covering system ( 110 ) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one first sealing profile ( 128 . 130 ) and / or at least one second sealing profile ( 128 . 132 ), wherein the cladding module ( 112 ) is arranged to communicate with at least one further trim module ( 112 ) to the surface covering system ( 110 ) to be supplemented. Frame ( 114 ) for use in a surface covering system ( 110 ) according to one of the preceding, a surface covering system ( 110 ), comprising at least one photograph ( 118 ), in particular a depression, for receiving the cladding material ( 120 ), in particular the tile material, further comprising at least a first sealing profile ( 128 . 130 ) and / or at least one second sealing profile ( 128 . 132 ), wherein the first sealing profile ( 128 . 130 ) or the second sealing profile ( 128 . 132 ) is set up for laying in a second sealing profile ( 128 . 132 ) or a first sealing profile ( 128 . 130 ) of a second framework ( 114 ) intervene in such a way that a common seal ( 134 ) arises.