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EP3112575B2
EP3112575B2 EP16176988.0A EP16176988A EP3112575B2 EP 3112575 B2 EP3112575 B2 EP 3112575B2 EP 16176988 A EP16176988 A EP 16176988A EP 3112575 B2 EP3112575 B2 EP 3112575B2
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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
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/66—Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes permanently secured together
    • E06B3/663—Elements for spacing panes
    • E06B3/667—Connectors therefor

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  • the invention relates to a connector for spacer hollow profiles for insulating glass panes with a U- or box-shaped cross-section, which is designed as a straight, angle, corner or crossing connector.
  • This connector is provided with a base part and two longitudinal side bars, which are designed as legs protruding from the base.
  • the base part forms the body of the connector together with the longitudinal side webs, wherein outwardly projecting, preferably elastically deformable lamellae are arranged on at least part of the longitudinal sides for each insertion section, which are designed to be inclined or curved, wherein the inclination or bend is designed to the rear in the insertion direction.
  • EP 2 784 261 A1 discloses a connector with a U- or box-shaped cross-section, which is designed as a straight, angle, corner or crossing connector, for spacer hollow profiles for insulating glass panes with all the features of the preamble of claim 1 with a supporting and/or stabilizing device.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of eliminating these problems and proposing a connector which, on the one hand, holds securely in the spacer hollow profile and, on the other hand, ensures the flow of drying agent.
  • the raised areas of the connector nestle against the inside of the spacer hollow profile and thus ensure a good fit. If the raised areas are too high due to the smaller dimensions of the spacer hollow profile, they are removed or folded over by the front edge of the spacer hollow profile. Desiccant can flow through under the support and/or stabilizing device without reaching the joints. the spacer hollow profile ends. It has also proven to be very advantageous if the elevations are designed as longitudinal webs, the ends of which can be bevelled. This design allows the connector to slide very well into the respective hollow profile end.
  • the elevations are arranged on the edges of the legs pointing away from the ground and/or on the supporting and/or stabilizing device.
  • a further very advantageous embodiment of the invention is provided when the elevations are arranged on the outwardly projecting slats and/or at the transition between the legs and the slats.
  • This design achieves improved elasticity, especially in the vertical direction.
  • Another very advantageous embodiment is when the longitudinal side webs are tapered starting from the bottom.
  • transition between the base and the leg is rounded, at least on the inside of the connector.
  • a further very advantageous development of the invention is present when the edge of the slats pointing away from the legs is formed obliquely and/or that the slats have a larger extension in terms of the connector width at the level of the free end of the legs than in the direction of the floor.
  • a further very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also present if sealing ribs are provided on the outside in the region of the transition between the base and the leg, whereby these can be adapted to the contour of a spacer hollow profile.
  • sealing ribs are part of individual slats.
  • the supporting and/or stabilizing device is designed as a plate, grid, strut combination or the like.
  • the support and/or stabilization device is arranged at or below the maximum height of the connector.
  • the supporting and/or stabilizing device is designed as a sealing device for sealing the joint of the spacer hollow profile ends to be connected.
  • An extremely advantageous embodiment of the invention is provided when a sealing device for sealing the joint of the spacer hollow profile ends to be connected is arranged on the support and/or stabilization device.
  • This sealing device seals the joint between the two hollow spacer profile ends that are to be connected. Gas introduced into the space between the panes is prevented from escaping.
  • a deflector is provided at least at one longitudinal end of the supporting and/or stabilizing device, which can be designed, for example, as a bevel, projection, elevation or the like.
  • This deflector prevents drying agent from sticking and clumping on the support and/or stabilization device. This prevents the passage from becoming blocked.
  • a deflector is provided at the transition between the longitudinal end of the support and/or stabilizing device and the respective leg.
  • the deflector protrudes beyond the longitudinal end of the support and/or stabilization device. According to the invention, it is very advantageous that the deflector projects into the space formed by the legs, the floor and the supporting and/or stabilizing device.
  • a very advantageous development of the invention also exists when one or more insertion stops are arranged in the region of the middle of the longitudinal extension of the connector, wherein the stops can be provided on the outer sides of the side webs.
  • FIG. 1 a U-shaped connector for spacer hollow profiles for multi-pane insulating glass.
  • This connector 1 essentially consists of a base 2 and two longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 attached to the edges of the base 2, so that the U-shaped profile of the connector 1 is defined.
  • slats 5 are provided which point outwards and backwards in the insertion direction and can wedge themselves into the hollow profiles. According to further embodiments, the slats 5 can also be arranged only on one longitudinal side web 3 or 4 or sections thereof.
  • a center stop 6 is also 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.
  • Each center stop 6 is assigned a compensating element 7, which is provided on the other longitudinal side web 3 and 4 opposite the center stop 6.
  • the center stop 6 is designed to be elastically springy and ensures on the one hand that the hollow profile ends are not pushed over the middle of the connector and also that the hollow profile ends rest against the compensation elements 7. On the other hand, any manufacturing tolerances of the hollow profile are compensated. Wobbling of the connector 1 in the hollow profile is avoided.
  • the center stops 6 can also undergo partial plastic deformation. As a rule, an overlap of plastic and elastic deformation is provided, since this also allows forces acting on the spacer hollow profile from the inside to be reduced to a minimum and thus prevents undesirable deformation of the same.
  • the compensating elements 7 can additionally stiffen the connector in the radial direction and also in the transverse direction.
  • the base 2 can have one or more openings and/or recesses (not shown) on the outside of the base 2 in each insertion direction. Certain hollow profiles can be inserted into these recesses and openings, thereby creating a solid mechanical connection. However, this is only one of the many possible designs.
  • the long side webs 3 and 4 are tapered starting from the base 2.
  • the transition between the base 2 and the long side webs 3 and 4 is rounded. This design increases the stability with respect to transverse forces. Nevertheless, the upper ends of the long side webs 3 and 4 are flexible.
  • the outwardly projecting slats 5 can be inclined, as shown in the embodiments, and can also widen outwards in the direction of the free ends of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4. This means that the upper ends of the slats 5 produce a larger overall width of the connector 1 than the lower ends.
  • This angled design of the slats 5 allows them to grip particularly well into the spacer hollow profile.
  • the greatest pressure is exerted on the spacer hollow profile in the area of the edges, where it is also the most stable.
  • the slats 5 are arranged at the upper end of the longitudinal side bars 3 and 4.
  • the slats 5 can be tapered starting from the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4, whereby a further improved flexibility is created especially at their ends and thus a very good adaptation to width tolerances of the spacer hollow profiles is achieved.
  • Sealing ribs 8 are provided beneath the slats 5 and are recessed relative to the slats 5. These can prevent the flow of drying agent to the joints of the hollow spacer profiles beneath the slats 5. The sealing ribs 8 can leave space for any connecting seams of the hollow spacer profiles.
  • the sealing ribs 8 can be part of individual lamellae 5.
  • elevations 9 are arranged, which are designed as longitudinal webs and can be provided with run-up slopes 10 at the longitudinal ends.
  • These raised areas 9 are comparatively narrow and can be removed or bent by the spacer hollow profile when pushed onto the connector 1 if they are too high. 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, which occur primarily due to the multi-component structure of the spacer hollow profile, primarily metal and plastic, the connector is optimally adjusted and thus fits well.
  • the raised areas are arranged on the outside of the connector.
  • the longitudinal side webs are themselves formed by slats.
  • the elevations 9 are only connected to a part of the respective slats 5.
  • the connector 1 can be bevelled at its ends. Furthermore, the connector body, formed by the base 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. In this embodiment, the stiffener 11 is made up of intersecting struts 12. Depending on the desired stiffening, other strut combinations can also be used. For example, it is conceivable that purely diagonal struts 12 are provided, which only lead to a stiffening of the connector 1 in the case of larger deformations, but which spring when the deformations are small.
  • the stiffener 11 can also be designed as a plate.
  • Fig. 9 It is shown that the elevations 9 are arranged on the stiffener 11. A positioning in the area of the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 is preferred.
  • the stiffener 11 is preferably provided in the middle of the longitudinal extension of the connector 1, i.e. in the joint area of the spacer hollow profile ends.
  • the stiffener 11 is mounted below the greatest height extension of the connector 1, whereby the greatest height is defined by the elevations 9.
  • stiffener 11 which represents a supporting and/or stabilizing device, is arranged at the greatest connector height.
  • a flat design of the stiffener 11 is also conceivable.
  • a sealing device 13 can also be arranged on the reinforcement 11, which is able to seal the joint of the spacer hollow profile ends.
  • the reinforcement 11 itself acts as a sealing device and seals the spacer hollow profile ends.
  • This sealing can prevent any unwanted escape of filling gases from the space between the panes until the final sealing with sealant, usually butyl, is used.
  • the sealing device 13 is preferably made of a comparatively soft material that conforms very well to the roof surfaces of the spacer hollow profiles. Rubber or rubber-like materials are just as conceivable as soft plastics that can be easily deformed elastically or partially elastically.
  • deflectors are provided which in the present examples are designed as rounded projections 101 which project into the interior of the connector and prevent desiccant from accumulating on the stiffener 11 and clogging the passage of the connector.
  • the deflectors 101 are arranged at the transition of the longitudinal end of the stiffener 11 to the longitudinal side webs 3 and 4 and protrude beyond the stiffener 11.

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  1. Connecteur (1) ayant une section transversale en forme de U ou de caisson, qui est réalisé sous la forme d'un connecteur droit, d'un connecteur coudé, d'un connecteur d'angle ou d'un connecteur de croisement, pour des profilés creux d'espacement pour vitrages isolants, avec une partie de base (2) et deux bords latéraux longitudinaux qui peuvent être réalisés sous la forme de branches (3, 4) faisant saillie de la base (2), la partie de base (2) et les bords latéraux longitudinaux formant ensemble le corps du connecteur (1), des lamelles de préférence déformables élastiquement (5) faisant saillie vers l'extérieur pouvant être disposées sur au moins une partie des côtés longitudinaux pour chaque section d'insertion, lesquelles lamelles peuvent être réalisées inclinées ou incurvées, l'inclinaison ou l'incurvation pouvant être réalisée vers l'arrière dans la direction d'insertion, des surélévations (9) étant prévues de préférence dans la zone des extrémités des branches (5, 6) pointant à l'opposé de la base (2) et un dispositif de support et/ou de stabilisation (11) étant prévu entre les deux branches (3, 4) dans la zone des extrémités libres des branches (3, 4), de préférence dans la zone du milieu de l'extension longitudinale du connecteur (1), le dispositif de support et/ou de stabilisation (11) étant disposé à ou au-dessous de la hauteur maximale du connecteur (1),
    caractérisé en ce que au moins à une extrémité longitudinale du support et/ou ou un dispositif de stabilisation (11) respectivement transition de l'extrémité longitudinale du support et/ou dispositif de stabilisation (11) et celui correspondant un déflecteur (101) est prévu sur la jambe par exemple comme biseau, projection, un dévers ou autre peut être formé et que le déflecteur passe par les cuisses (3,4), le sol (2) et le support et/ou dispositif de stabilisation (11) espace formé fait saillie.
  2. Connecteur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les surélévations (9) sont réalisées sous la forme de nervures longitudinales dont les extrémités peuvent être biseautées.
  3. Connecteur selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les surélévations (9) sont disposées sur les bords des branches (3, 4) pointant à l'opposé de la base (2) et/ou sur le dispositif de support et/ou de stabilisation.
  4. Connecteur selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les surélévations (9) sont disposées sur les lamelles (5) faisant saillie vers l'extérieur et/ou à la jonction entre les branches (3, 4) et les lamelles (5).
  5. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les nervures latérales longitudinales (3, 4) sont effilées à partir de la base (2).
  6. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la jonction entre la base (2) et les branches (3, 4) est arrondie au moins à l'intérieur du connecteur (1).
  7. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le bord des lamelles (5) pointant à l'opposé des branches (3, 4) est formé obliquement et/ou en ce que les lamelles (5) présentent à hauteur de l'extrémité libre des branches une plus grande extension en ce qui concerne la largeur de connecteur qu'en direction de la base (2).
  8. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les lamelles (5) ne prennent qu'une partie de l'extension en hauteur des branches.
  9. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que des nervures d'étanchéité (8) sont prévues sur le côté extérieur dans la zone de la jonction entre la base (2) et les branches (3, 4), celles-ci pouvant être adaptées au contour d'un profilé creux d'espacement.
  10. Connecteur selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que les nervures d'étanchéité (8) font partie de certaines lamelles.
  11. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de support et/ou de stabilisation (11) est réalisé sous la forme d'une plaque, d'une grille, d'une combinaison d'entretoises ou analogue.
  12. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de support et/ou de stabilisation (11) est réalisé sous la forme d'un dispositif d'étanchéité destiné à rendre étanche le joint des extrémités de profilé creux d'espacement à connecter.
  13. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un dispositif d'étanchéité (13) destiné à rendre étanche le joint des extrémités de profilé creux d'espacement à connecter est disposé sur le dispositif de support et/ou de stabilisation (11).
  14. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le déflecteur (101) fait saillie au-delà de l'extrémité longitudinale du dispositif de support et/ou de stabilisation (11).
  15. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'une ou plusieurs butées d'insertion (6) sont disposées dans la zone du milieu de l'extension longitudinale du connecteur (1), les butées (6) étant prévues sur les côtés extérieurs des nervures latérales (3, 4).
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SI201630129T SI3112575T2 (sl) 2015-06-29 2016-06-29 Vtični spojnik
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RS20181481A RS58207B1 (sr) 2015-06-29 2016-06-29 Utični konektor
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ES2700462T3 (es) 2019-02-15
PL3112575T3 (pl) 2019-04-30
DK3112575T3 (da) 2019-01-02
EP3112575B1 (fr) 2018-09-05
EP3112575A1 (fr) 2017-01-04
RS58207B1 (sr) 2019-03-29
SI3112575T2 (sl) 2025-05-30
PT3112575T (pt) 2018-12-14
LT3112575T (lt) 2019-02-11
HUE042260T2 (hu) 2019-06-28
DK3112575T4 (da) 2025-02-10
DE102015110455A1 (de) 2016-12-29

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