DE102024116870A1 - Panel element and connecting element for a parking garage - Google Patents

Abstract

A panel element (1) for a parking garage is proposed, comprising a panel body (2) which includes a stiffening element (7). The stiffening element (7) has a Holland profile (8). Furthermore, a connecting element (5) for a panel element (1) is proposed, which is designed for clamping the panel element (1) to a support element (6). The connecting element (5) comprises a first leg (9) designed for fastening to the panel element (1) and a second leg (10) designed for applying a clamping force to the support element (6). The first leg (9) is hinged to the second leg (10).

Description

The invention relates to a plate element according to claim 1, a connecting element according to claim 2, and a method for connecting a plate element to a support element according to claim 10. Furthermore, the invention relates to a parking deck module according to claim 6 and a parking garage according to claim 9.

Out of DE 1 9962 547 A1 A reconfigurable parking garage with vertical ceiling beams and horizontal roadway slabs is known. The previously known roadway slabs are welded together with simple stiffeners and threaded bolts. The ceiling beams are connected to the roadway slabs via the threaded bolts.

Based on this, the present invention aims to provide an improved plate element, an improved connecting element, and an improved method for connecting a plate element to a support element. This objective is achieved by the present invention. The invention is defined by the subject matter with the features of the independent claims directed thereto.

• - einen Plattenkörper mit einer Fahrseite, welche zum Befahren von Kraftfahrzeugen ausgebildet ist, und einer der Fahrseite gegenüberliegenden Verbindungsseite;
• - zumindest ein Versteifungselement, welches an der Verbindungsseite angeordnet ist und zum Versteifen des Plattenkörpers ausgebildet ist;

wobei das Versteifungselement ein Hollandprofil aufweist.According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a panel element for a parking garage comprising

• - a plate body with a driving side designed for use by motor vehicles and a connecting side opposite the driving side;
• - at least one stiffening element, which is arranged on the joint side and is designed to stiffen the plate body;

the stiffening element has a Holland profile.

• - einen ersten Schenkel, welcher zum Befestigen an dem Plattenelement ausgebildet ist; und
• - einen zweiten Schenkel, welcher zum Aufbringen einer Presskraft auf das Trägerelement ausgebildet ist. Der erste Schenkel ist mit dem zweiten Schenkel gelenkig verbunden.

According to a second aspect, the invention relates to a connecting element for a plate element, in particular the plate element according to the invention. The connecting element is designed for clamping the plate element to a support element. The connecting element according to the invention comprises

• - a first leg, which is designed for attachment to the plate element; and
• - a second leg, which is designed to apply a pressing force to the support element. The first leg is articulated to the second leg.

• - Bereitstellen des Plattenelements mit einem Plattenkörper, insbesondere des erfindungsgemäßen Plattenelements
• - Bereitstellen von zumindest einem Verbindungselement, insbesondere dem erfindungsgemäßen Verbindungselement
• - Bereitstellen von zumindest einem Dichtelement, und des Trägerelements;
• - Befestigen eines Befestigungsbereichs des Verbindungselements an zumindest einer Verbindungsseite des Plattenkörpers, vorzugsweise Befestigen von zumindest zwei Verbindungselementen an zwei gegenüberliegenden Verbindungsseiten des Plattenkörpers, sodass ein überstehender Teil des Plattenkörpers über das Verbindungselement ragt;
  • - Anordnen des Dichtelements an dem Trägerelement;
  • - Auflegen des Plattenkörpers auf das Trägerelement, sodass der überstehende Teil zumindest teilweise auf dem Dichtelement aufliegt;
  • - Verringern eines Abstandes zwischen dem Befestigungsbereich eines ersten Schenkels des Verbindungselements und einem Zwischenbereich eines zweiten Schenkels des Verbindungselements, sodass eine Presskraft des zweiten Schenkels auf das Trägerelement aufgebracht wird.

According to a third aspect, the invention relates to a method for connecting a plate element to a support element comprising the steps:

• - Providing the plate element with a plate body, in particular the plate element according to the invention.
• - Providing at least one connecting element, in particular the connecting element according to the invention
• - Providing at least one sealing element and the support element;
• - Attaching a fastening area of the connecting element to at least one connecting side of the plate body, preferably attaching at least two connecting elements to two opposite connecting sides of the plate body, so that a protruding part of the plate body extends beyond the connecting element;
  • - Arranging the sealing element on the support element;
  • - Placing the plate body onto the support element so that the protruding part rests at least partially on the sealing element;
  • - Reducing the distance between the fastening area of a first leg of the connecting element and an intermediate area of a second leg of the connecting element, so that a pressing force of the second leg is applied to the support element.

• - ein Plattenelement, insbesondere das erfindungsgemäße Plattenelement, und
• - das erfindungsgemäße Verbindungselement, wobei das Verbindungselement mit dem Plattenelement stoffschlüssig verbunden ist, bevorzugt ist der erste Schenkel des Verbindungselements mit dem Plattenelement verschweißt, insbesondere an der Verbindungsseite des Plattenelements.

According to a fourth aspect, the invention relates to a parking deck module comprising:

• - a plate element, in particular the plate element according to the invention, and
• - the connecting element according to the invention, wherein the connecting element is materially bonded to the plate element, preferably the first leg of the connecting element is welded to the plate element, in particular on the connecting side of the plate element.

According to a fifth aspect, the invention relates to a parking garage which has a plurality of interconnected parking deck modules according to the invention, wherein the support element of a first parking deck module is connected to the plate element of an adjacent second parking deck module.

Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention are the subject of dependent claims and the following description. The connecting element according to the invention and Preferred embodiments thereof are preferably designed and provided for use with the plate element according to the invention in the method according to the invention, as well as in preferred embodiments thereof.

All features of the items described herein and also of the claimed items are usable both individually and in combination with one another, are compatible with each other, and are intended and usable for further development and application in relation to one another, provided no logical contradiction arises, and are hereby disclosed accordingly. The mere fact that certain features are mentioned in different claims does not mean that a combination of these features cannot be advantageous.

In the following, any reference to an object or feature (including the indefinite articles "a" and "an" and the definite articles "the"), two objects or two features, or any other number of objects or features, unless expressly stated otherwise or a logical contradiction arises, shall be understood as including, but not excluding, the presence of further such objects and features from the invention. The words "comprising," "having," "containing," and "with" do not exclude further objects, features, elements, or steps. The use of "or" means "and/or" unless otherwise specified. As is customary, "and/or" means that the preceding and following terms may be considered together or separately. For illustration, but not as a limitation, "X and/or Y" may, in particular, mean "X" or "Y" or "X and Y." The reference numerals in the claims are not to be understood as limiting but serve only to improve the readability of the claims.

Advantageously, the invention provides particularly stable panel elements which can be prefabricated into parking deck modules using connecting elements. The parking deck modules are particularly easy to transport and can be quickly and easily assembled with the support elements at the destination to form a parking garage. This modular construction saves costs. Furthermore, the parking garage can be easily dismantled by disconnecting the parking deck modules from the support elements, in particular by opening the connecting elements. The modular construction also allows for easier replacement of individual components, thus contributing to simpler repairability.

The "plate body" is preferably designed as a flat sheet. Several stiffening elements are preferably arranged on the connecting side of the plate body. At least one of these stiffening elements, and preferably all stiffening elements, have a Dutch profile. Other possible profile shapes of the stiffening elements are, in particular: a ribbed profile and/or a flat I-profile. The "Dutch profile" is preferably a flat profile with a thickening located at the edge of one flat side. This thickening preferably extends over the entire length of the profile. The thickening is preferably a bead. The "Dutch profile" is preferably a steel profile. The "ribbed profile" comprises the Dutch profile. In addition to the thickening located at the edge, the ribbed profile preferably has further thickenings.

Preferably, the plate element has at least one connecting element arranged on the connection side and designed to connect the plate body to a support element. This connecting element is preferably the connecting element according to the invention. Alternatively, the connecting element can also be designed as a threaded bolt, which is preferably welded to the connection side and can be guided through an opening in the support element. Optionally, a combination of several connecting elements of the same or different design can also be provided on the plate element. Preferably, the plate element has exclusively the connecting element according to the invention or a plurality of connecting elements according to the invention. By subsequently placing a nut on the threaded bolt and tightening the nut, the plate element is connected to the support element.

The connecting element is preferably designed as a clamping block and preferably in two parts. The first leg and the second leg are preferably each formed in one piece and are particularly manufactured as a flame-cut part, laser-cut part, bent part, or casting. The first leg and the second leg can be made of different materials. Preferably, however, the first leg is made of the same material as the second leg, and most preferably the entire connecting element is made of the same material. Advantageously, this makes the connecting element particularly stable.

In a preferred embodiment, the first leg has a connection area. Preferably, the second leg has an opening. The recess provides space for the connection area. In particular, the connection area is pivotably arranged in the recess of the second leg, preferably in a positive-locking tongue-and-groove connection. Preferably, the second leg has a U-shaped profile in the area of the recess with two opposing parallel side surfaces, which preferably have opposing bores.

The connection area of the first leg preferably also has a bore, in particular a through bore, which is or can be arranged to be aligned with the bores of the parallel side surfaces of the second leg. The connecting element preferably comprises a first connecting element. The first connecting element is, for example, a threaded screw or a bolt. The first connecting element advantageously pivots the connection area of the first leg to the second leg. The first connecting element is preferably guided through the bore of the connection area of the first leg and the bores of the parallel side surfaces of the second leg.

In a preferred embodiment, the first leg has a fastening area, which is specifically designed for attachment to the panel element. Preferably, the fastening area of the first leg is bonded to the panel element, particularly by welding. By welding the connecting element and subsequently clamping the panel element to the support element, the parking garage can be constructed in a particularly time-saving and cost-effective yet exceptionally stable manner.

Preferably, the second leg has an intermediate section, and the connecting element includes a second connecting element designed to change the distance between the fastening area of the first leg and the intermediate section of the second leg. Changing this distance preferably applies the clamping force of the second leg to the support element. For example, decreasing the distance increases the clamping force, and increasing the distance decreases the clamping force. The second connecting element is preferably a screw. The first and second connecting elements preferably have the same diameter.

The fastening area preferably has a bore for receiving the second fastener. The intermediate area preferably also has a bore for receiving the second fastener. The second fastener is preferably guided through the bore of the intermediate area of the second leg and engages in the bore of the fastening area of the first leg. Tightening the second fastener preferably closes the fastener and creates a force-fit connection between the plate element and the support element. Loosening the second fastener opens the fastener and detaches the plate element from the support element. For example, a nut can be attached to the screw and then tightened or loosened.

The first leg is preferably P-shaped. Preferably, the first leg is P-shaped in every longitudinal section. Preferably, the fastening area corresponds to the straight portion of the P, and the connection area corresponds to the curved portion of the P, which in particular projects outward from the straight portion.

In a preferred embodiment, the second leg has a profiled clamping area. The profiled clamping area preferably comprises a plurality of grooves and/or recesses and is preferably designed to transmit the clamping force between the second leg and the support element. Preferably, the entire clamping area is provided with grooves. Preferably, the grooves run orthogonally to a clamping force direction and more preferably parallel to a direction of travel.

The intermediate section of the second leg is preferably arranged between the clamping area and the recess for receiving the connection area. The second leg is preferably J-shaped. Preferably, the second leg is J-shaped in every longitudinal section. Preferably, the recess for receiving the connection area is arranged at the end of the straight section of the J. Preferably, the clamping area is arranged at the end of the curved section of the J. The intermediate section is advantageously arranged in the straight section of the J, and particularly advantageously adjacent to the transition between the straight section and the curved section of the J.

In a preferred embodiment, the parking deck module comprises a support element. Preferably, the panel element and the support element are connected by the connecting element, particularly preferably by a force-fit connection. The force-fit connection is achieved in particular by the press fit. Force is formed between the second leg and the support element. The force-fit connection is preferably non-destructively releasable, so that the parking deck module can advantageously be easily assembled and disassembled.

In a preferred embodiment, the parking deck module includes a sealing element. The sealing element is preferably arranged between the panel element and the support element. Preferably, the sealing element covers the entire contact area between the panel element and the support element. The sealing element is advantageously fluid-tight, in particular watertight, and preferably designed to provide corrosion protection. The sealing element advantageously protects vehicles from dripping water, gasoline, oil, or other liquids. Furthermore, the sealing element is preferably designed for sound insulation. The sealing element is, in particular, a sealing strip.

In a preferred embodiment, the process steps are carried out successively in the order in which they are mentioned in the independent process claim and/or in the order in which they are mentioned in the description.

It is understood that the subject matter of the independent claims or the foregoing description has similar and/or identical embodiments. In a preferred embodiment, any combination of the features described in the claims and/or in the description with an independent claim is provided.

• 1 zeigt ein Plattenelement mit einem Versteifungselement, welches ein Hollandprofil aufweist, in einer Seitenansicht;
• 2 zeigt ein Verbindungselement mit einem ersten Schenkel und einem zweiten Schenkel in einer Seitenansicht;
• 3 zeigt das Verbindungselement aus 2 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht;
• 4 zeigt ein Parkdeckmodul mit zwei benachbarten Plattenelementen in einer Seitenansicht;
• 5 zeigt ein Parkdeckmodul mit einem geöffneten Verbindungselement welches noch nicht mit einem Trägerelement verbunden ist;
• 6 zeigt ein Parkdeckmodul mit einem geschlossenen Verbindungselement, welches mit einem Trägerelement verbunden ist;
• 7 zeigt eine Vielzahl von Trägerelementen für ein in 8 gezeigtes Parkhaus;
• 8 zeigt ein Parkhaus, bei dem eine Vielzahl von Plattenelementen mit den Trägerelementen aus 7 verbunden sind.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description with reference to exemplary embodiments and drawings. Although the invention is presented and disclosed in detail in the figures and the preceding description, these representations and descriptions are to be regarded as purely illustrative or exemplary and not as limiting. It is understood that the features mentioned above and those to be explained below can be used not only in the combinations specified, but also in other combinations or individually.

• 1 shows a plate element with a stiffening element which has a Holland profile, in a side view;
• 2 shows a connecting element with a first leg and a second leg in a side view;
• 3 shows the connecting element 2 in a perspective view;
• 4 shows a parking deck module with two adjacent slab elements in a side view;
• 5 shows a parking deck module with an open connecting element which is not yet connected to a support element;
• 6 shows a parking deck module with a closed connecting element, which is connected to a support element;
• 7 shows a variety of support elements for a 8 parking garage shown;
• 8 shows a parking garage in which a large number of panel elements are connected to the supporting elements made of 7 are connected.

The same reference symbols used in the figures denote identical or at least equivalent elements. The terms "above," "below," "left," and "right," as well as direction-dependent indications derived from them, such as "top," refer to the writing/reading direction of the figure label "Fig." belonging to a drawing, which is printed on the drawing plane below the drawing. The horizontal direction is parallel to the writing direction of "Fig.", and the vertical direction is perpendicular to the writing direction of "Fig." The writing direction is based on a horizontal, right-to-right script, that is, primarily from left to right, as in Latin, English, French, and German.

1 Figure 1 shows a panel element 1 for a parking garage. The panel element 1 comprises a panel body 2 with a driving surface 3, which is designed for use by motor vehicles and is in 1 The top side of the plate element 1 is located there. Opposite the driving side 3, the plate element 1 includes a connecting side 4, which is in 1 The underside is shown. A connecting element 5 is welded to the connection side 4 of the plate element 1. The connecting element 5 connects the plate element 1 to a support element 6 by means of a force-fit connection. The support element 6 is in 1 , 5 and in 6 represented in the drawing plane and in 7 Depicted in perspective.

The plate body 2 is designed as a flat sheet and has two stiffening elements 7. The stiffening element 7 is arranged on the connecting side 4 and is designed to stiffen the plate body 2. The stiffening element 7 has a Holland profile 8. The Holland profile 8 is a flat steel profile with a thickening located at the edge of one flat side. Advantageously, the Holland profile 8 provides particularly good stiffening and thus advantageous stabilization. Rung of the plate element 1. The Holland profile 8 is also space-saving and cost-effective.

2 Figure 5 shows a connecting element 5 with a first leg 9 and a second leg 10. The connecting element 5 is designed in two parts. The first leg 9 and the second leg 10 are preferably formed in one piece. Advantageously, this makes the connecting element 5 particularly stable and robust. In addition, the connecting element 5 is cost-effective to manufacture. The connecting element 5 is designed for clamping the plate element 1 to a support element 6. The first leg 9 is designed for fastening to the plate element 1. The second leg 10 is designed for applying a clamping force to the support element 6. The first leg 9 and the second leg 10 are hinged together.

The first leg 9 has a connection area 11. The second leg 10 has a recess for receiving the connection area 11, which is particularly important in 3 This is evident. In particular, the connection area 11 is pivotably arranged in the recess of the second leg 10. A positive-locking tongue-and-groove connection is formed. The second leg 10 has a U-shaped profile with two opposing parallel side surfaces in the area of the recess. These parallel side surfaces have opposing bores. The connection area 11 of the first leg 9 preferably also has a bore, in particular a through bore, which is aligned with the bores of the parallel side surfaces of the second leg 10.

The connecting element 5 comprises a first connecting element 12. The first connecting element 12 is a threaded screw. The first connecting element 12 advantageously pivots the connection area 11 of the first leg 9 to the second leg 10. The first connecting element 12 is guided through the bore of the connection area 11 of the first leg 9 and the bores of the parallel side surfaces of the second leg 10; see also 3 .

The first leg 9 has a fastening area 13, which is designed for attachment to the panel element 1. The fastening area 13 of the first leg 9 is welded to the panel element 1 and thus formed a material bond. By welding the connecting element 5 and subsequently clamping the panel element 1 to the support element 6, the parking garage can be erected in a particularly time-saving and cost-effective yet exceptionally stable manner.

The second leg 10 has an intermediate section 14, and the connecting element 5 comprises a second connecting element 15, which is designed to change a distance 20 between the fastening area 13 of the first leg 9 and the intermediate section 14 of the second leg 10. By changing the distance 20, the pressing force of the second leg 10 is preferably applied to the support element 6. Decreasing the distance 20 increases the pressing force, and increasing the distance 20 decreases the pressing force. The second connecting element 15 is, in the examples shown, 2 and 3 a screw.

The fastening area 13 has a bore for receiving the second fastener 15. The intermediate area 14 also has a bore for receiving the second fastener 15. The bore in the fastening area 13 preferably has a thread. The second fastener 15 is guided through the bore of the intermediate area 14 of the second leg 10 and engages in the bore of the fastening area 13 of the first leg 9. By tightening the second fastener 15, the connecting element 5 is preferably closed, and the plate element 1 is positively connected to the support element 6. For example, a nut can be attached to the screw and then tightened or loosened. By loosening the second fastener 15, the connecting element 5 can be opened, and the plate element 1 can be detached from the support element 6. This allows the parking garage to be dismantled.

3 The connecting element 5 is shown. 2 in a perspective view. The second leg 10 has a profiled clamping area 16. The profiled clamping area 16 comprises a plurality of grooves, with the entire clamping area 16 being provided with grooves. The grooves run orthogonally to a pressing force direction and preferably parallel to a direction of travel. The clamping area 16 is designed to transmit the pressing force between the second leg 10 and the support element 6.

The first leg 9 is P-shaped. The fastening area 13 corresponds to the straight section of the P, and the connection area 11 corresponds to the curved section of the P, which protrudes from the straight section. The intermediate section 14 of the second leg 10 is located between the clamping area 16 and the recess for receiving the connection area 11. The second leg 10 is J-shaped. The recess for receiving the connection area 11 is... The clamping area 11 is located at the end of the straight section of the J. The clamping area 16 is located at the end of the curved section of the J. The intermediate section 14 is located in the straight section of the J and adjacent to the transition between the straight and curved sections of the J. Advantageously, the connecting element 5 can be opened and closed particularly easily.

4 Figure 1 shows a parking deck module 17 with two adjacent panel elements 1, each panel element 1 having a connecting element 5. The connecting element 5 is materially bonded to the panel element 1, with the first leg 9 of the connecting element 5 being welded to the panel element 1 at the connection side 4 of the panel element 1. The parking deck module 17 also includes a support element 6. The panel element 1 and the support element 6 are force-fit connected by the connecting element 5. The force-fit connection is formed by the pressing force between the second leg 10 and the support element 6.

The parking deck module 17 also includes a sealing element 18. The sealing element 18 is arranged between the panel element 1 and the support element 6. The sealing element 18 covers the entire contact area between the panel element 1 and the support element 6. The sealing element 18 is watertight and provides corrosion protection. Furthermore, the sealing element is preferably designed for sound insulation.

To connect the plate element 1 to the support element 6, the fastening area 13 of the connecting element 5 is attached to the connection side 4 of the plate body 2. Preferably, two connecting elements 5 are attached to two opposite connection sides 4 of the plate body 2, so that a projecting part 19 of the plate body 2 extends beyond the connecting element 5. A sealing element 18 is then arranged on the support element 6. Subsequently, the plate body 2 is placed onto the support element 6 so that the projecting part 19 rests at least partially on the sealing element 18. A gap 20 between the fastening area 13 of the first leg 9 of the connecting element 5 and an intermediate area 14 of the second leg 10 of the connecting element 5 is then reduced, so that a pressing force of the second leg 10 is applied to the support element 6.

5 Figure 1 shows a parking deck module 17 with an open connecting element 5. In the parking deck module 17 shown, the plate element 1 is therefore not yet positively connected to the support element 6. The support element 6 extends in the side view of the 5 in the plane of the drawing in a vertical direction. The plate element 1 has a Holland profile 8. The connecting element 5 has a receptacle 15a for the second connecting element 15. To connect the plate element 1 to the support element 6, the connecting element 5 is closed and the connecting element 15 is inserted into the receptacle 15a and the distance 20 between the fastening area 13 of the first leg 9 and the intermediate area 14 of the second leg 10 is reduced (see 2 ) a force-fit and detachable connection is created between the plate element 1 and the support element 6.

6 shows a parking deck module 17 with a closed connecting element 5, in which the connecting element 15 is in the receptacle 15a (see 5 ) is inserted and tightened, wherein the connecting element 5 connects the plate element 1 to the support element 6 in a force-fit manner.

7 shows a variety of support elements 6 for a in 8 The parking garage 21 shown is depicted in a perspective view. The support elements 6 form a basic framework upon which the panel elements 1 can be arranged.

8 shows a parking garage 21, in which a large number of panel elements 1 are connected to the support elements 6 made of 7 are connected. The driving side 3 of the plate elements 1, which is intended for use by motor vehicles, is in 8 the top side. The connecting sides 4 with the stiffening elements 7 and the connecting elements 5 are therefore in 8 the underside. Due to the modular design of parking garage 21, it can be easily dismantled by simply disconnecting the connection between the parking deck modules 17 and the support elements 6, in particular by opening the connecting elements 5. The modular design of parking garage 21 also allows for easier replacement of individual components, thus contributing to easier repairability and cost reduction.

The features described or shown in the preceding description, the claims, the exemplary embodiments, and the figures can be important individually or in any combination for realizing the various embodiments of the invention. Upon reading this disclosure, further modifications of the invention, which are customary in the art, are suggested. Such modifications may include other features already known from the prior art that may be used instead of or in addition to the features already described herein. They can be used for painting. Modifications of the disclosed invention and its embodiments can be understood and implemented with reference to the drawings, the disclosure, and the claims.

Reference sign

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Panel element

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plate body

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Driving side

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Connection page

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Connecting element

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Support element

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stiffening element

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Holland profile

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Second thigh

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Connection area

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Sealing element

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Parking garage

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• DE 1 9962 547 A1 [0002]

Claims (10)

Panel element (1) for a parking garage comprising: - a panel body (2) with a driving side (3) designed for motor vehicles and a connecting side (4) opposite the driving side (3); - at least one stiffening element (7) arranged on the connecting side (4) and designed to stiffen the panel body (2); wherein the stiffening element (7) has a Holland profile (8). Connecting element (5) for a plate element (1), in particular according to Claim 1 , which is designed to clamp the plate element (1) with a support element (6), comprising - a first leg (9) designed to be attached to the plate element (1); - a second leg (10) designed to apply a pressing force to the support element (6); wherein the first leg (9) is hinged to the second leg (10). Connecting element (5) after the preceding Claim 2 , wherein the first leg (9) has a connection area (11) and the second leg (10) has a recess for receiving the connection area (11) and wherein the connecting element (5) comprises a first connecting element (12) which articulately connects the connection area (11) of the first leg (9) to the second leg (10). Connecting element (5) according to one of the Claims 2 or 3 , wherein the first leg (9) has a fastening area (13) designed for fastening to the plate element (1) and the second leg (10) has an intermediate area (14) and wherein the connecting element (5) has a second connecting means (15) designed for changing a distance (20) between the fastening area (13) of the first leg (9) and the intermediate area (14) of the second leg (10) and by changing the distance (20) the pressing force of the second leg (10) is applied to the support element (6). Connecting element (5) according to one of the Claims 2 until 4 , wherein the second leg (10) has a profiled clamping area (16) which includes a plurality of grooves and/or recesses and is designed to transmit the pressing force between the second leg (10) and the support element (6). Parking deck module (17) comprising a panel element (1), in particular according to Claim 1 , and a connecting element (5) according to one of the Claims 2 until 5 , wherein the connecting element (5) is materially bonded to the plate element (1), preferably the first leg (9) of the connecting element (5) is welded to the plate element (1), in particular at the connecting side (4) of the plate element (1). Parking deck module (17) after Claim 6 , comprising a support element (6), wherein the plate element (1) and the support element (6) are connected by the connecting element (5), preferably by force-fit. Parking deck module (17) after Claim 7 , comprising a sealing element (18) which is arranged between the plate element (1) and the support element (6) and preferably covers an entire contact area between the plate element (1) and the support element (6). Parking garage, which has a large number of interconnected parking deck modules (17) according to one of the Claims 6 until 8 exhibits, wherein the support element (6) of a first parking deck module (17) is connected to the plate element (1) of an adjacent second parking deck module (17). Method for connecting a plate element (1) with a support element (6) comprising the steps of: - providing the plate element (1) with a plate body (2), in particular according to Claim 1 , at least one connecting element (5), in particular after one of the Claims 2 until 5 , at least one sealing element (18), and the support element (6); - Attaching a fastening area (13) of the connecting element (5) to at least one connecting side of the plate body (2), preferably attaching at least two connecting elements (5) to two opposite connecting sides of the plate body (2), such that a projecting part (19) of the plate body (2) extends beyond the connecting element (5); - Arranging the sealing element (18) on the support element (6); - Placing the plate body (2) on the support element (6) so that the projecting part (19) rests at least partially on the sealing element (18); - Reducing a distance (20) between the fastening area (13) of a first leg (9) of the connecting element (5) and an intermediate area (14) of a second leg (10) of the connecting element (5), so that a pressing force of the second leg (10) is applied to the support element (6).