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EP2784261B1
EP2784261B1 EP14161374.5A EP14161374A EP2784261B1 EP 2784261 B1 EP2784261 B1 EP 2784261B1 EP 14161374 A EP14161374 A EP 14161374A EP 2784261 B1 EP2784261 B1 EP 2784261B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
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  • the invention relates to a connector for spacer hollow profiles for insulating glass with U- or box-shaped cross-section, which is designed as a straight, angled, corner or crossing connector.
  • This connector is provided with a bottom part and two longitudinal side webs, which may be formed as upstanding leg from the ground.
  • the bottom part forms together with the longitudinal side webs the body of the connector, wherein on the longitudinal sides outwardly projecting, preferably elastically deformable lamellae are arranged for each male portion, which can be made inclined or bent, the inclination or bending can be formed in the insertion direction to the rear ,
  • the document DE 20 2004 004 933 U1 discloses a connector according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • connectors of this type are known, but cause problems especially in modern, very thin-walled and often made of multiple materials spacer hollow sections. These problems include, above all, that the hold of the connector in the spacer hollow profile can not always be guaranteed, since the spacer hollow profiles often have significant tolerances on their inside.
  • pressure through the connector on the spacer hollow profile must not be too large, since this is otherwise deformed.
  • the invention is therefore an object of the invention to overcome these problems and to propose a connector on the one hand holds securely in the spacer hollow profile, but this does not deform.
  • This object is achieved in that are provided in the region of the technological ends of the legs elevations.
  • elevations are formed as longitudinal webs whose ends can be formed bevelled.
  • the connector can slide very well into the respective hollow profile end.
  • the elevations are arranged on the edges of the legs facing away from the ground.
  • a further embodiment of the invention which is very advantageous according to the invention is when the elevations are arranged on the outwardly protruding lamellae and / or at the transition between the legs and the lamellae.
  • transition between bottom and leg is rounded at least in the interior of the connector.
  • a further very advantageous development of the invention is when the edge of the slats pointing away from the legs are formed obliquely and / or that the slats at the level of the free end of the legs has a greater extension in terms of connector width, as in the direction of the bottom.
  • This space can be created for any seams in the spacer hollow profile.
  • Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also present when in the region of the transition between the bottom and leg on the outside sealing ribs are provided, which can be adapted to the contour of a spacer hollow profile.
  • sealing ribs are part of individual slats.
  • Another very advantageous development of the invention is when a supporting and / or stabilizing device is provided in the region of the free ends of the legs, preferably in the region of the middle of the longitudinal extent of the connector between the two legs.
  • the supporting and / or stabilizing device is designed as a grid, strut combination or the like.
  • the supporting and / or stabilizing device is arranged below the maximum height of the connector.
  • An extremely advantageous embodiment of the invention is when a sealing device for sealing the joint of the spacer hollow profile ends to be joined is arranged on the supporting and / or stabilizing device.
  • a very advantageous development of the invention is also present when the plug-in stops are arranged in the region of the middle of the longitudinal extent of the connector, wherein the stops can be provided on the outer sides of the side webs.
  • a U-shaped connector for spacer hollow sections for Mehrissuenisoliergläser designated.
  • This connector 1 consists essentially of a bottom 2 and two attached to the edges of the bottom 2 longitudinal side webs 3 and 4, so that the U-shaped profile of the connector 1 is defined.
  • a center stop 6 are likewise provided on the outer sides of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 for each insertion direction, which limits the insertion depth of the connector 1 into the hollow profiles.
  • the center stops 6 are each assigned a compensation element 7, which is provided opposite the center stops 6 on the other longitudinal side web 3 and 4, respectively.
  • the center stop 6 is elastically resilient and on the one hand ensures that the hollow profile ends are not pushed over the center of the connector and also that the hollow profile ends rest against the compensating elements 7. on the other hand Any manufacturing tolerances of the hollow profile are compensated. A wobble of the connector 1 in the hollow profile is avoided.
  • the Mitteneau 6 can also experience a partial plastic Umfonmung. In general, a superposition of plastic and elastic deformation will be provided, as it also forces acting on the spacer hollow profile from the inside can be reduced to a minimum and so unwanted deformation thereof is avoided.
  • the compensating elements 7 can additionally stiffen the connector in the radial direction and also in the transverse direction.
  • the bottom 2 may have one or more openings (not shown) and / or depressions on the outside of the bottom 2 in each insertion direction. In these wells and in the openings in certain pinned hollow profiles can be caulked, creating a solid mechanical connection is created. However, this is just one of the many design possibilities.
  • the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 are formed starting from the bottom 2 tapered.
  • the transition between the bottom 2 and the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 are each rounded. This embodiment increases the stability with respect to transverse forces. Nevertheless, the upper ends of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 are flexible.
  • the outwardly projecting slats 5 can, as shown in the embodiments, be inclined and extend in the direction of the free ends of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 to the outside. This means that the upper ends of the slats 5 produce a larger overall width of the connector 1 than the lower ends.
  • the slats 5 occupy the entire height of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4. Thus, it is quite sufficient, as shown in the embodiments, that they occupy only half the height of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4.
  • the lamellae 5 are arranged at the upper end of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4.
  • the lamellae 5 may be formed tapering starting from the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4, whereby even at the ends of a further improved flexibility is produced and thus there is a very good adaptation to width tolerances of the spacer hollow profiles.
  • sealing ribs 8 are still provided, which are designed to be resilient against the slats 5. These can prevent a flow of drying agent to the joints of the spacer hollow profiles below the slats 5.
  • the sealing ribs 8 can leave a space for any connecting seams of the spacer hollow profiles free.
  • elevations 9 are formed comparatively narrow and can be removed or bent at a too high a height from the spacer hollow profile when pushed onto the connector 1. This adjustment of the connector height ensures that the pressure on the spacer hollow profile is not too great, so that it can be deformed. In addition, even with larger manufacturing tolerances of the spacer hollow profile, these occur mainly by the multi-component construction of the spacer hollow profile, especially metal and plastic, on, an optimal adjustment of the connector and so a good fit of the same.
  • the elevations 9 are connected only to a part of the respective slats 5.
  • connector 1 For easier insertion of the connector 1 in spacer hollow sections of the connector 1 may be formed beveled at its ends.
  • the connector body formed by the bottom 2 and the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 can be reinforced or stabilized on the open side.
  • a stiffener 11 is conceivable, as shown in the second embodiment.
  • the stiffener 11 is constructed of intersecting struts 12.
  • other strut combinations can be used.
  • the stiffener 11 is preferably provided in the middle of the longitudinal extension of the connector 1, ie in the abutting region of the spacer hollow profile ends.
  • the stiffener 11 is mounted below the greatest height extent of the connector 1, wherein the maximum height is defined by the elevations 9.
  • stiffener 11 A flat design of the stiffener 11 is conceivable.
  • a sealing device 13 can still be arranged, which is able to provide a seal of the joint of the spacer hollow profile ends.
  • the sealing device 13 is preferably formed by a comparatively soft material, which conforms very well to the roof surfaces of the spacer hollow profiles. Rubber or gunumiähnliche materials are just as conceivable as soft plastics, which can easily be deformed elastically or partially elastic.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Steckverbinder für Abstandhalterhohlprofile für Isolierglasscheiben mit U- oder kastenförmigem Querschnitt, der als Gerad-, Winkel-, Eck- oder Kreuzungsverbinder ausgebildet ist.The invention relates to a connector for spacer hollow profiles for insulating glass with U- or box-shaped cross-section, which is designed as a straight, angled, corner or crossing connector.

Dieser Verbinder ist mit einem Bodenteil und zwei Längsseitenstegen versehen, die als vom Boden aufragende Schenkel ausgebildet sein können.This connector is provided with a bottom part and two longitudinal side webs, which may be formed as upstanding leg from the ground.

Das Bodenteil bildet zusammen mit den Längsseitenstegen den Körper des Verbinders, wobei an den Längsseiten nach außen ragende, vorzugsweise elastisch verformbare Lamellen für jeden Einsteckabschnitt angeordnet sind, die geneigt oder gebogen ausgeführt sein können, wobei die Neigung oder Biegung in Einsteckrichtung nach hinten ausgebildet sein kann.The bottom part forms together with the longitudinal side webs the body of the connector, wherein on the longitudinal sides outwardly projecting, preferably elastically deformable lamellae are arranged for each male portion, which can be made inclined or bent, the inclination or bending can be formed in the insertion direction to the rear ,

Das Dokument DE 20 2004 004 933 U1 offenbart einen Steckverbinder gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Es sind verschiedenartige Verbinder dieses Typs bekannt, die jedoch gerade bei modernen, sehr dünnwandigen und oftmals aus mehreren Materialien gefertigten Abstandhalterhohlprofilen Probleme bereiten. Zu diesen Problemen gehört vor allem, daß der Halt der Verbinder im Abstandhalterhohlprofil nicht immer gewährleistet werden kann, da die Abstandhalterhohlprofile an ihrer Innenseite oftmals deutliche Toleranzen aufweisen. Zudem besteht das Problem, daß der Druck durch den Verbinder auf das Abstandhalterhohlprofil nicht zu groß sein darf, da dieses ansonsten deformiert wird.The document DE 20 2004 004 933 U1 discloses a connector according to the preamble of claim 1. There are a variety of connectors of this type are known, but cause problems especially in modern, very thin-walled and often made of multiple materials spacer hollow sections. These problems include, above all, that the hold of the connector in the spacer hollow profile can not always be guaranteed, since the spacer hollow profiles often have significant tolerances on their inside. In addition, there is the problem that the pressure through the connector on the spacer hollow profile must not be too large, since this is otherwise deformed.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, diese Probleme zu beseitigen und einen Steckverbinder vorzuschlagen, der einerseits sicher im Abstandhalterhohlprofil hält, dieses aber dennoch nicht deformiert.The invention is therefore an object of the invention to overcome these problems and to propose a connector on the one hand holds securely in the spacer hollow profile, but this does not deform.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß im Bereich der vom Boden wegweisenden Enden der Schenkel Überhöhungen vorgesehen sind.This object is achieved in that are provided in the region of the groundbreaking ends of the legs elevations.

Diese Überhöhungen schmiegen sich an die Innenseite des Abstandhalterhohlprofiles an und sorgen so für einen guten Sitz. Bei, aufgrund kleinerer Abmessungen des Abstandhalterhohlprofils, zu starker Überhöhung werden diese durch die Stirnkante des Abstandhalterhohlprofils abgetragen oder umgelegt.These elevations nestle against the inside of the spacer hollow profile and thus ensure a good fit. When, due to smaller dimensions of the spacer hollow profile, excessive elevation these are removed or transferred by the front edge of the spacer hollow profile.

Es hat sich erfindungsgemäß auch als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Überhöhungen als Längsstege ausgebildet sind, deren Enden abgeschrägt ausgebildet sein können.It has also proved to be very advantageous according to the invention if the elevations are formed as longitudinal webs whose ends can be formed bevelled.

Mittels dieser Ausgestaltung kann der Verbinder sehr gut in das jeweilige Hohlprofilende gleiten.By means of this configuration, the connector can slide very well into the respective hollow profile end.

Äußerst vorteilhaft ist es erfindungsgemäß, wenn die Überhöhungen auf den vom Boden wegweisenden Kanten der Schenkel angeordnet sind.It is extremely advantageous according to the invention if the elevations are arranged on the edges of the legs facing away from the ground.

Dort werden Kräfte sehr gut in die Schenkel eingeleitet.There forces are very well introduced into the thighs.

Eine weitere erfindungsgemäß sehr vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt vor, wenn die Überhöhungen auf den nach außen ragenden Lamellen und/oder am Übergang zwischen den Schenkeln und den Lamellen angeordnet sind.A further embodiment of the invention which is very advantageous according to the invention is when the elevations are arranged on the outwardly protruding lamellae and / or at the transition between the legs and the lamellae.

Durch diese Ausgestaltung wird eine verbesserte Elastizität vor allem in Höhenrichtung erreicht.By this embodiment, an improved elasticity is achieved especially in the height direction.

Eine weitere erfindungsgemäß sehr vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung liegt vor, wenn die Längsseitenstege vom Boden ausgehend verjüngt ausgebildet sind.Another advantageous embodiment according to the invention is provided when the longitudinal side webs are tapered starting from the bottom.

Hierdurch sind diese einerseits stabil, aber dennoch nachgiebig und flexibel.As a result, these are on the one hand stable, but still yielding and flexible.

Als sehr vorteilhaft hat es sich erfindungsgemäß erwiesen, wenn der Übergang zwischen Boden und Schenkel zumindest im Inneren des Steckverbinders abgerundet ausgebildet ist.It has proved to be very advantageous according to the invention if the transition between bottom and leg is rounded at least in the interior of the connector.

Damit werden seitliche Kräfte zwischen den Schenkeln und dem Boden sehr gut eingeleitet.Thus lateral forces between the thighs and the ground are very well initiated.

Eine weitere sehr vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung liegt vor, wenn die von den Schenkeln wegweisende Kante der Lamellen schräg ausgebildet sind und/oder daß die Lamellen auf Höhe des freien Endes der Schenkel eine größere Ausdehnung hinsichtlich der Verbinderbreite aufweist, als in Richtung des Bodens.A further very advantageous development of the invention is when the edge of the slats pointing away from the legs are formed obliquely and / or that the slats at the level of the free end of the legs has a greater extension in terms of connector width, as in the direction of the bottom.

Durch diese Ausgestaltung der Lamellen können sich diese noch besser im Abstandhalterhohlprofil verkrallen.This configuration of the slats, these can dig even better in the spacer hollow profile.

Es hat sich ebenfalls als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Lamellen nur einen Teil der Höhenerstreckung der Schenkel einnehmen.It has also proved to be very advantageous if the lamellae occupy only part of the height extent of the legs.

Hierdurch kann Raum für etwaige Nähte im Abstandhalterhohlprofil geschaffen werden.This space can be created for any seams in the spacer hollow profile.

Eine weitere sehr vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt auch vor, wenn im Bereich des Übergangs zwischen Boden und Schenkel an der Außenseite Dichtrippen vorgesehen sind, wobei diese an die Kontur eines Abstandhalterhohlprofiles angepasst sein können.Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also present when in the region of the transition between the bottom and leg on the outside sealing ribs are provided, which can be adapted to the contour of a spacer hollow profile.

Hierdurch kann trotz etwaiger Nähte wirksam ein Austritt von im Abstandhalterhohlprofil enthaltenem Molekularsieb verhindert werden.As a result, in spite of any seams, effectively an escape of molecular sieve contained in the spacer hollow profile can be prevented.

Dabei ist es sehr vorteilhaft, wenn die Dichtrippen Teil einzelner Lamellen sind.It is very advantageous if the sealing ribs are part of individual slats.

Dadurch werden zusätzliche Bauteile vermieden.As a result, additional components are avoided.

Eine weitere sehr vorteilhafte Fortbildung der Erfindung liegt vor, wenn im Bereich der freien Enden der Schenkel, vorzugsweise im Bereich der Mitte der Längserstreckung des Steckverbinders zwischen den beiden Schenkeln eine Trag- und/oder Stabilisierungseinrichtung vorgesehen ist.Another very advantageous development of the invention is when a supporting and / or stabilizing device is provided in the region of the free ends of the legs, preferably in the region of the middle of the longitudinal extent of the connector between the two legs.

Damit wird eine Möglichkeit geschaffen, weitere Einbauten vorzusehen und/oder die Stabilität des Steckverbinders zu erhöhen.This creates a possibility to provide further installations and / or to increase the stability of the connector.

Äußerst vorteilhaft ist es in diesem Zusammenhang, wenn die Trag- und/oder Stabilisierungseinrichtung als Gitter, Strebenkombination oder dergleichen ausgebildet ist.It is extremely advantageous in this context if the supporting and / or stabilizing device is designed as a grid, strut combination or the like.

Hierdurch wird der Materialeinsatz möglichst gering gehalten.As a result, the use of materials is kept as low as possible.

Ebenfalls sehr vorteilhaft ist es dabei, wenn die Trag- und/oder Stabilisierungseinrichtung unterhalb der maximalen Höhe des Steckverbinders angeordnet ist.It is also very advantageous if the supporting and / or stabilizing device is arranged below the maximum height of the connector.

Dadurch wird Raum für weitere Einbauten geschaffen. Zudem wird die Elastizität der Enden der Seitenstege nicht negativ beeinflusst.This creates space for further installations. In addition, the elasticity of the ends of the side bars is not adversely affected.

Eine äußerst vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt vor, wenn eine Dichteinrichtung zum Abdichten des Stoßes der zu verbindenden Abstandhalterhohlprofilenden auf der Trag- und/oder Stabilisierungseinrichtung angeordnet ist.An extremely advantageous embodiment of the invention is when a sealing device for sealing the joint of the spacer hollow profile ends to be joined is arranged on the supporting and / or stabilizing device.

Durch diese Dichteinrichtung wird die Stoßstelle der beiden miteinander zu verbindenden Abstandhalterhohlprofilenden abgedichtet. Im Scheibenzwischenraum eingeleitetes Gas wird am Austreten gehindert.By this sealing device, the joint of the two spacer hollow profile ends to be joined is sealed. Gas introduced into the space between the panes is prevented from escaping.

Eine sehr vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung liegt auch vor, wenn die Einsteckanschläge im Bereich der Mitte der Längserstreckung des Verbinders angeordnet sind, wobei die Anschläge an den Außenseiten der Seitenstege vorgesehen sein können.A very advantageous development of the invention is also present when the plug-in stops are arranged in the region of the middle of the longitudinal extent of the connector, wherein the stops can be provided on the outer sides of the side webs.

Damit wird sichergestellt, daß der Verbinder wenigstens annähernd mittig in den Abstandhalterhohlprofilen sitzt.This ensures that the connector sits at least approximately centrally in the spacer hollow profiles.

Im folgenden wir die Erfindung anhand zweier Ausfuhrungsbeispiele veranschaulicht.In the following we illustrate the invention with reference to two exemplary embodiments.

Dabei zeigen:

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eine Draufsicht auf eine erste Variante eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders,
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ein Schaubild desselben Steckverbinders,
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eine Ansicht der Stirnseite des Steckverbinders,
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eine Draufsicht auf eine zweite Variante eines erfindungsgemäßen Steckverbinders,
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ein Schaubild dieses Steckverbinders,
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eine Seitenansicht dieses Steckverbinders, und
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eine Ansicht der Stirnseite dieses Steckverbinders.
Showing:
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a plan view of a first variant of a connector according to the invention,
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a diagram of the same connector,
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a side view of the connector,
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a view of the front side of the connector,
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a plan view of a second variant of a connector according to the invention,
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a diagram of this connector,
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a side view of this connector, and
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a view of the front side of this connector.

Mit 1 ist in Fig. 1 ein U-förmiger Verbinder für Abstandhalter-Hohlprofile für Mehrscheibenisoliergläser bezeichnet. Dieser Verbinder 1 besteht im wesentlichen aus einem Boden 2 und zwei an den Rändern des Bodens 2 angebrachten Längsseitenstegen 3 und 4, so daß das U-förmige Profil des Verbinders 1 definiert wird.With 1 is in Fig. 1 a U-shaped connector for spacer hollow sections for Mehrscheibenisoliergläser designated. This connector 1 consists essentially of a bottom 2 and two attached to the edges of the bottom 2 longitudinal side webs 3 and 4, so that the U-shaped profile of the connector 1 is defined.

An den Außenseiten der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 sind nach außen weisende, in Einsteckrichtung nach hinten weisende Lamellen 5 vorgesehen, die sich in den Hohlprofilen zu verkeilen vermögen.On the outer sides of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 are outwardly facing, provided in the insertion towards the rear slats 5, which are able to wedge in the hollow sections.

Im Bereich der Mitte des Verbinders 1 sind ebenfalls an den Außenseiten der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 für jede Einsteckrichtung jeweils ein Mittenanschlag 6 vorgesehen, der die Einstecktiefe des Verbinders 1 in die Hohlprofile begrenzt.In the region of the center of the connector 1, a center stop 6 are likewise provided on the outer sides of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 for each insertion direction, which limits the insertion depth of the connector 1 into the hollow profiles.

Den Mittenanschlägen 6 ist jeweils ein Ausgleichselement 7 zugeordnet, das gegenüber den Mittenanschlägen 6 jeweils am anderen Längsseitensteg 3 und 4 vorgesehen ist.The center stops 6 are each assigned a compensation element 7, which is provided opposite the center stops 6 on the other longitudinal side web 3 and 4, respectively.

Der Mittenanschlag 6 ist elastisch federnd ausgebildet und sorgt einerseits dafür, daß die Hohlprofilenden nicht über die Mitte des Steckverbinders geschoben werden und auch daß die Hohlprofilenden an den Ausgleichselementen 7 anliegen. Andererseits werden etwaige Fertigungstoleranzen des Hohlprofils ausgeglichen. Ein Wackeln des Verbinders 1 im Hohlprofil wird vermieden. Die Mittenschläge 6 können dabei auch eine teilweise plastische Umfonmung erfahren. In der Regel wird eine Überlagerung von plastischer und elastischer Umformung vorgesehen werden, da damit auch von innen auf das Abstandhalterhohlprofil wirkende Kräfte auf ein Mindestmaß reduziert werden können und so eine unerwünschte Verformung derselben vermieden wird.The center stop 6 is elastically resilient and on the one hand ensures that the hollow profile ends are not pushed over the center of the connector and also that the hollow profile ends rest against the compensating elements 7. on the other hand Any manufacturing tolerances of the hollow profile are compensated. A wobble of the connector 1 in the hollow profile is avoided. The Mittenschläge 6 can also experience a partial plastic Umfonmung. In general, a superposition of plastic and elastic deformation will be provided, as it also forces acting on the spacer hollow profile from the inside can be reduced to a minimum and so unwanted deformation thereof is avoided.

Die Ausgleichselemente 7 können zusätzlich den Steckverbinder in radialer Richtung und auch in Querrichtung versteifen.The compensating elements 7 can additionally stiffen the connector in the radial direction and also in the transverse direction.

Der Boden 2 kann in jeder Einsteckrichtung eine oder mehrere nicht dargestellte Durchbrechungen und/oder Vertiefungen an der Außenseite des Bodens 2 aufweisen. In diese Vertiefungen und in die Durchbrechungen hinein können bestimmte aufgesteckte Hohlprofile verstemmt werden, wodurch eine feste mechanische Verbindung geschaffen wird. Dies ist jedoch nur eine der vielfältigen Ausgestaltungsmöglichkeiten.The bottom 2 may have one or more openings (not shown) and / or depressions on the outside of the bottom 2 in each insertion direction. In these wells and in the openings in certain pinned hollow profiles can be caulked, creating a solid mechanical connection is created. However, this is just one of the many design possibilities.

Die Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 sind vom Boden 2 ausgehend sich verjüngend ausgebildet. Der Übergang zwischen Boden 2 und den Längsseitenstegen 3 und 4 ist jeweils abgerundet. Durch diese Ausgestaltung wird die Stabilität in Bezug auf Querkräfte erhöht. Dennoch sind die oberen Enden der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 flexibel.The longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 are formed starting from the bottom 2 tapered. The transition between the bottom 2 and the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 are each rounded. This embodiment increases the stability with respect to transverse forces. Nevertheless, the upper ends of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 are flexible.

Die nach außen ragenden Lamellen 5 können dabei, wie in den Ausführungsbeispielen dargestellt, schräg gestellt sein und sich auch in Richtung der freien Enden der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 nach außen erweitern. Das bedeutet, daß die oberen Enden der Lamellen 5 eine größere Gesamtbreite des Steckverbinders 1 erzeugen als die unteren Enden.The outwardly projecting slats 5 can, as shown in the embodiments, be inclined and extend in the direction of the free ends of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 to the outside. This means that the upper ends of the slats 5 produce a larger overall width of the connector 1 than the lower ends.

Mit dieser schrägen Ausgestaltung der Lamellen 5 können sich diese besonders gut im Abstandhalterhohlprofil verkrallen. Zudem wird der größte Druck auf das Abstandhalterhohlprofil im Bereich der Kanten ausgeübt, wo dieses auch am stabilsten ist.With this oblique configuration of the slats 5, these can dig particularly well in the spacer hollow profile. In addition, the biggest pressure on the Spacer hollow profile exerted in the area of the edges, where this is also the most stable.

Es ist auch nicht nötig, daß die Lamellen 5 die gesamte Höhe der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 einnehmen. So ist es durchaus ausreichend, wie in den Ausführungsbeispielen dargestellt, daß diese nur gut die Hälfte der Höhe der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 einnehmen. Dabei sind die Lamellen 5 am oberen Ende der Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 angeordnet.It is also not necessary that the slats 5 occupy the entire height of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4. Thus, it is quite sufficient, as shown in the embodiments, that they occupy only half the height of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4. The lamellae 5 are arranged at the upper end of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4.

Die Lamellen 5 können ausgehend von den Längsseitenstegen 3 und 4 sich verjüngend ausgebildet sein, wodurch gerade an deren Enden eine nochmals verbesserte Flexibilität hergestellt wird und damit eine sehr gute Anpassung an Breitentoleranzen der Abstandhalterhohlprofile erfolgt.The lamellae 5 may be formed tapering starting from the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4, whereby even at the ends of a further improved flexibility is produced and thus there is a very good adaptation to width tolerances of the spacer hollow profiles.

Unterhalb der Lamellen 5 sind noch Dichtrippen 8 vorgesehen, die gegenüber den Lamellen 5 rückspringend ausgeführt sind. Diese können unterhalb der Lamellen 5 einen Durchfluß von Trockungsmittel zu den Stoßstellen der Abstandhalterhohlprofile verhindern. Die Dichtrippen 8 können dabei einen Raum für etwaige Verbindungsnähte der Abstandhalterhohlprofile frei lassen.Below the slats 5 sealing ribs 8 are still provided, which are designed to be resilient against the slats 5. These can prevent a flow of drying agent to the joints of the spacer hollow profiles below the slats 5. The sealing ribs 8 can leave a space for any connecting seams of the spacer hollow profiles free.

Auf den freien Enden der Längssteitenstege 3 und 4 bzw. im Bereich dieser auf den Lamellen 5 bzw. am Übergang zwischen Längsseitensteg 3 und 4 und den Lamellen 5 sind Überhöhungen 9 angeordnet, die als Längsstege ausgebildet sind und an den längsseitigen Enden mit jeweils Auflaufschrägen 10 versehen sein können.On the free ends of the longitudinal webs 3 and 4 or in the area of these on the slats 5 and at the transition between the longitudinal side web 3 and 4 and the slats 5 elevations 9 are arranged, which are formed as longitudinal webs and at the longitudinal ends with each bevels 10 can be provided.

Diese Überhöhungen 9 sind vergleichsweise Schmal ausgebildet und können so bei einer zu großen Höhe auch vom Abstandhalterhohlprofil beim Aufschieben auf den Steckverbinder 1 abgetragen oder umgebogen werden. Durch diese Anpassung der Verbinderhöhe wird sichergestellt, daß der Druck auf das Abstandhalterhohlprofil nicht zu groß ist, so daß dieses deformiert werden kann. Zudem erfolgt auch bei größeren Fertigungstoleranzen des Abstandhalterhohlprofils, diese treten vor allem durch den mehrkomponentigen Aufbau des Abstandhalterhohlprofiles, vor allem Metall und Kunststoff, auf, eine optimale Anpassung des Steckverbinders und so ein guter Sitz desselben.These elevations 9 are formed comparatively narrow and can be removed or bent at a too high a height from the spacer hollow profile when pushed onto the connector 1. This adjustment of the connector height ensures that the pressure on the spacer hollow profile is not too great, so that it can be deformed. In addition, even with larger manufacturing tolerances of the spacer hollow profile, these occur mainly by the multi-component construction of the spacer hollow profile, especially metal and plastic, on, an optimal adjustment of the connector and so a good fit of the same.

Je weiter außen die Überhöhungen 9 angeordnet sind, desto besser können die auftretenden Kräfte vom Abstandhalterhohlprofil aufgenommen werden.The farther outward the elevations 9 are arranged, the better the forces occurring can be absorbed by the spacer hollow profile.

Um die Flexibilität der Lamellen 5 zu gewährleisten, ist es denkbar, daß die Überhöhungen 9 nur mit einem Teil der jeweiligen Lamellen 5 verbunden sind.In order to ensure the flexibility of the slats 5, it is conceivable that the elevations 9 are connected only to a part of the respective slats 5.

Für eine leichtere Einsteckbarkeit des Steckverbinders 1 in Abstandhalterhohlprofile kann der Steckverbinder 1 noch an seinen Enden abgeschrägt ausgebildet sein.For easier insertion of the connector 1 in spacer hollow sections of the connector 1 may be formed beveled at its ends.

Desweiteren kann der Verbinderkörper, gebildet durch den Boden 2 und die Längsseitenstege 3 und 4 an der offenen Seite verstärkt bzw. stabilisiert werden. Hierzu ist eine Aussteifung 11 denkbar, wie sie im zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel dargestellt ist. In diesem Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Aussteifung 11 aus sich kreuzenden Streben 12 aufgebaut. Je nach gewünschter Aussteifung können aber auch andere Strebenkombinationen eingesetzt werden. So ist es beispielsweise denkbar, daß rein diagonale Streben 12 vorgesehen werden, die erst bei größeren Deformationen zu einer Aussteifung des Steckverbinders 1 führen, bei geringen Deformationen jedoch mit federn.Furthermore, the connector body, formed by the bottom 2 and the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 can be reinforced or stabilized on the open side. For this purpose, a stiffener 11 is conceivable, as shown in the second embodiment. In this embodiment, the stiffener 11 is constructed of intersecting struts 12. Depending on the desired stiffening but also other strut combinations can be used. Thus, it is conceivable, for example, that purely diagonal struts 12 are provided, which lead to a stiffening of the connector 1 only with larger deformations, but with small deformations feathers.

Die Aussteifung 11 ist vorzugsweise in der Mitte der Längserstreckung des Verbinders 1 vorgesehen, also im Stoßbereich der Abstandhalterhohlprofilenden.The stiffener 11 is preferably provided in the middle of the longitudinal extension of the connector 1, ie in the abutting region of the spacer hollow profile ends.

Die Aussteifung 11 ist dabei unterhalb der größten Höhenerstreckung des Steckverbinders 1 angebracht, wobei die größte Höhe durch die Überhöhungen 9 definiert ist.The stiffener 11 is mounted below the greatest height extent of the connector 1, wherein the maximum height is defined by the elevations 9.

Auch eine flächige Ausbildung der Aussteifung 11 ist denkbar.A flat design of the stiffener 11 is conceivable.

Auf der Aussteifung 11 kann noch eine Dichteinrichtung 13 angeordnet werden, die in der Lage ist, für eine Abdichtung der Stoßstelle der Abstandhalterhohlprofilenden zu sorgen.On the stiffener 11, a sealing device 13 can still be arranged, which is able to provide a seal of the joint of the spacer hollow profile ends.

Durch diese Abdichtung kann ein unerwünschter Austritt von Füllgasen aus dem Scheibenzwischenraum bis zur endgültigen Versiegelung mit Dichtmittel, hier wird in der Regel Butyl verwendet, verhindert werden.By this seal, an undesirable leakage of filling gases from the space between the panes until final sealing with sealant, butyl is usually used here, can be prevented.

Die Dichteinrichtung 13 ist vorzugsweise durch ein vergleichsweise weiches Material gebildet, das sich an die Dachflächen der Abstandhalterhohlprofile sehr gut anschmiegt. Gummi oder gunumiähnliche Materialien sind ebenso denkbar wie weiche Kunststoffe, die sich leicht elastisch oder teilelastisch verformen lassen.The sealing device 13 is preferably formed by a comparatively soft material, which conforms very well to the roof surfaces of the spacer hollow profiles. Rubber or gunumiähnliche materials are just as conceivable as soft plastics, which can easily be deformed elastically or partially elastic.

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  1. Plug connector (1) with a U-shaped or box-shaped cross-section, which is constructed as a straight, angular, corner or cross connector, for spacer cavity profile members for insulating glass panes, with a base part (2) and two longitudinal side edges formed as limbs (3, 4) projecting from the base (2), wherein the base part (2) together with the longitudinal side edges forms the body of the connector (1), wherein outwardly projecting and preferably resiliently deformable blades (5), which are formed to be inclined or bent, for each insertion section are arranged at the longitudinal sides, wherein the inclination or bending is formed to be rearward in the direction of insertion, characterised in that elevations (9) are provided in the region of the ends of the limbs (3, 4) facing away from the base and that the elevations (9) are constructed as longitudinal webs, the ends of which are chamfered.
  2. Plug connector according to claim 1, characterised in that the elevations (9) are arranged on the edges of the limbs (3, 4) facing away from the base (2).
  3. Plug connector according to claim 1, characterised in that the elevations (9) are arranged on the outwardly projecting blades (5) and/or at the transition between the limbs (3, 4) and the blades (5).
  4. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the longitudinal side webs (3, 4) are formed to taper starting out from the base (2).
  5. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the transition between base (2) and limbs (3, 4) is formed to be radiused at least in the interior of the plug connector.
  6. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the edges of the blades (5) facing away from the limbs (3, 4) are formed to be inclined and/or that the slats (5) have at the height of the free end of the limbs a greater dimension with respect to the connector width than in the direction of the base (2).
  7. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the blades (5) occupy only a part of the height dimension of the limbs.
  8. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that sealing ribs (9) are provided at the outer side in the region of the transition between base (2) and limbs (3, 4), wherein these ribs can be adapted to the contour of a spacer cavity profile member.
  9. Plug connector according to claim 8, characterised in that the sealing ribs (8) are part of individual slats.
  10. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a supporting and/or stabilising device (11) is provided in the region of the free ends of the limbs (3, 4), preferably in the region of the centre of the length dimension of the plug connector (1) between the two limbs (3, 4).
  11. Plug connector according to claim 10, characterised in that the supporting and/or stabilising device (11) is constructed as a grating, strut combination or the like.
  12. Plug connector according to claim 10 or 11, characterised in that the supporting and/or stabilising device (11) is arranged below the maximum height of the plug connector (1).
  13. Plug connector according to claim 10, 11 or 12, characterised in that a sealing device (13) for sealing the material of the spacer cavity profile member ends, which are to be connected, to the supporting and stabilising device (11) is arranged.
  14. Plug connector according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that insertion abutments (6) are arranged in the region of the centre of the length dimension of the connector (1), wherein the insertion abutments (6) can be provided at the outer side of the side webs (3, 4).
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