RS51749B - C-PROFILE CONNECTOR WITH COMPENSATION AND SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

The connector element (1) for dry-joint structures comprises two sides, catches (3) and a holding section (4) which at least in the transition zone (6) is provided with a compensating device (5). An independent claim is also included for an arrangement consisting of two channel profiles joined by means of the proposed connector element.

Description

[0001]This invention relates to a dry construction cross-connector for cross-connecting profiles that are placed one above the other, with two arms with a fastening element and one arm connecting the support section, where in the transition area the arms extend from the support section. The present invention also relates to a system comprising a C-profile and a cross-connector.

[0002JConnecting elements and systems of the mentioned type are known in modern technology. Such connecting elements are used in dry construction for mutual connection of different types of profiles. Sheet metal profiles are often used in dry construction. From the standard DIN 18 182 (Teil 1), edition of January 1987, known e.g. different types of profiles used in dry construction.

[0003] During the assembly of the profiles, the profiles are placed crosswise one above the other and joined by means of a connecting element called a cross connector. In this way, dry construction structures are erected that have a large number of profile sections and form a supporting structure.

[0004] The used profiles and connecting elements are not optimally adapted to each other, so that the profiles often fit loosely on each other. The reason for this is the fact that the sections of the profile legs are not always the same length. When the leg of the connecting element is slightly longer than the leg section of the associated profile, gaps and gaps can be created between the supporting sections of the connecting element and the bottom of the profile or the sections of the profile legs. This leads to a loose and relatively unstable position of the profile. The result is supporting constructions made of profiles that have a tendency to rattle even with small earthquakes and are not stable to the desired extent.

[0005]From DE 20 2006 005 678 Ul is a known direct hanger with which, for example, a C-profile can be attached at the desired height on the ceiling. In order to reduce sound transmission, the direct hanger is provided with an elastic damping element.

[0006] EP 1 413 692 A1 shows a cross connector which is intended for the secure connection of a profile with a spring arm which, after successful assembly with tension, rests on the profile.

[0007] Therefore, the task of the present invention is to reconstruct and improve the previously described connecting element so as to achieve a stable profile connection.

[0008] According to the invention, the stated task is solved with the characteristics of claim 1.

[0009] Accordingly, the above-described cross-connector is characterized by adding a compressive compensating element to the support section at least in the transition region.

[0010] In an inventive way, it was first discovered that the connecting elements for the construction of the form have major disadvantages with regard to the application in dry construction. Then it was discovered that it depends on the inevitable tolerances in production. In the end, it was discovered that the problems of the current state of the art can be overcome by predicting the compensating means in a very simple way. Through the compensating means, it is possible to effectively compensate for gaps and gaps that arise due to production tolerances between the profile and the connecting element. By applying compensating means, it is possible to achieve that the profiles lie on each other almost without a gap, which leads to greater stability of the entire profile construction. In this sense, it is possible to connect profiles of different types without problems using ready-to-use compensating means. In a concrete sense, it has also been discovered that the compensating means, which is provided in the transition area, can be laid directly on the supporting edges, that is, sections of the profile arms. Therefore, the fitter does not have to worry about whether the profile is placed with a certain orientation in relation to the other. The following task is solved.

[0011] The compensating agent can be compressed and can be elastically shaped. The compressive compensating means allows the compression of various gaps and gaps between the connecting elements and the profile. The ability to elastically deform ensures movement compensation at the connecting element, so that replacement of the compensating means is not required. In addition, the compressive and deformation compensating agent can contribute to sound insulation.

[0012] At least one compensation means can be performed as a surface. Such a construction provides the advantages of surface coverage of the support section with a single compensating means.

[0013] At least one compensating means can be made in the form of a strip. This construction allows the connecting element to be placed between two different compensating means. Based on this, it follows that thicker and thinner strips can be placed on the cross connector. Through this particular construction, gaps and gaps of different widths can be compensated.

[0014] At least one compensating means could cover the transition area between one arm and the support section. With such a construction, the compensating means can cover the corner area, that is, it can be made as a corner element. It further follows that the compensating means also covers the arc-shaped section. Through this particular construction, both the different heights of the sections of the profile arm and the different widths of its bottom can be compensated. Based on this, it follows that the compensating means can be used for sound insulation.

[0015] At least one compensating means could be made of an elastomeric material. Elastomeric materials are characterized by the ability of elastic deformation and therefore can be used for multiple purposes.

[0016] At least one compensation means can be made of foam material. Foam materials are characterized by an exceptional ability to compress, due to which gaps and gaps could be compensated without problems and without effort.

[0017] At least one compensation means could be made of textile material. It follows that textile materials such as felt or fleece can be used for production. These materials are particularly economical and stable. In addition, textile materials are characterized by high fire resistance when they are made of materials of the appropriate fire resistance class.

[0018] At least one compensating agent could be performed as self-adhesive. This particular construction allows the direct placement of the compensating agent on site. Depending on the profiles used and existing gaps and gaps, the installer can glue a compensating agent of different thickness.

[0019] The arms could extend from the support section at right angles. This particular construction allows the installation of cross connectors on C-profiles.

[0020] The arm and support section could be made monolithically. It follows that the connecting element is made of sheet metal with two bending points. At the bending points (that is, the bending points) the arms extend, and between the bending points there is a support section. This concrete construction allows economic production of connecting elements. Therefore, the connecting element could be designed with openings and recesses through which fastening materials can be placed, e.g. screws. This particular construction ensures a tight fit of the cross connector on the profile.

[0021] The fastening elements of the cross coupling can be performed as toothed tongues. This particular construction allows the grid to be wedged into the edge surfaces or bent parts of the arm section of a profile. Placing the compensating means on the side of the support section facing the arm has an advantage.

[0022] The above-mentioned task is additionally solved by a system with the characteristics of claim 14.

[0023] According to claim 14, the system includes at least two C-profiles in which the leg section is connected through the bottom with bent supporting edges extending in the longitudinal direction. The C-profiles, as described so far, are connected by means of a cross connector, the fastening element of which can be wedged on the bearing edges, where a compensating means is placed between the support section and the C-profile.

[0024] The system constructed in this way is characterized by extremely high stability, which does not tend to rattle during an earthquake, because the compensating means ensures sufficient mutual reinforcement of the profiles. In addition, sound insulation can be realized.

[0025] In order to avoid repetition, in connection with further advantages of this system, refer to the variants of the connecting elements of this system.

[0026] The compensating means could rest on the bearing edges and the support section. This particular construction allows the bottom of the profile to be placed on the leg sections of another profile.

[0027] The compensating means could fit the bottom and support section. With this construction, the variant in which the section of the arm of the profile rests on the sections of the arm of the other profile is preferred.

[0028] C-profiles could be attached at right angles. This type of construction allows extremely economical production of cross connectors and profiles.

[0029] Other objectives, characteristics, advantages and application possibilities of the proposed invention arise from the following description of examples of derived variants, based on the drawings. In addition, all descriptions and/or illustrated features as such or in any combination of the subject matter of the invention, as well as independently of the setting of individual claims or their references.

[0030] It is illustrated in the drawings

SI. 1 Connecting element with surface compensating agent and two profiles,

SI. 2 Connecting element according to si. 1, side view,

SI. 3 System according to si. 1, side view,

SI. 4 System with connecting element with strip compensating means,

SI. 5 Connecting element according to fig. 4, side view i

SI. 6 System according to fig. 4, side view,

[0031] Fig. 1 shows a connecting element 1 consisting of two arms 2 with a fastening element 3 and a support section connected to the arms 2. Next to the support section 4 there is a compensating means 5. In addition, in fig. 1, it can be seen that the connecting element 1 connects two profiles 8 at right angles to each other. Profiles 8 are designed as C-profiles and each have a bottom 9. Bottom 9 joins two sections of arms 10 that extend along the profile, bent, with bearing edges 11 facing inward. The fastening element 3 of the connecting element 1 is wedged into the supporting edges 11. The fastening element 3 is wedged, that is, hooked to the bent supporting edge 11. The connecting element 1 is designed as a cross connector. At least one compensating means 5 is placed on the support section 4 in the transition area 6. In the transition area 6, the arms 2 extend from the support section 4 and have an opening 2a through which e.g. screw.

[0032] The compensating means 5 rests on the supporting edges 11 and the supporting section 4 of the connecting element 1.

[0033] FIG. 2 shows the connecting element 1, side view. The connecting element 1 has a compensating means 5 which can be compressed and/or elastically deformed. The compensating means 5 is performed as a surface and covers the entire inner part of the support section 4.

[0034] FIG. 3 shows the system according to fig. 1, side view. In fig. 3 it can be seen that the compensating means 5 is designed as a surface and rests on the entire surface of the supporting section 4. The compensating means 5 lies between the supporting section 4 and the supporting edges 11 of the profile 8. It can be seen that the profile 8 has longitudinal grooves 8a, which are placed against the supporting section 10 and the bottom 9.

[0035] FIG. 4 shows a system that includes two profiles 8. Profiles 8 are placed at right angles to each other. The connecting element 1 has a compensating means 5 which is made in the form of a strip. The strip rests on the bent supporting edge 11 of profile 8. In fig. 4 also shows that the fastening element 3 of the connecting element 1 is designed as a toothed tongue.

[0036] Fig. 4 it can also be seen that the compensating means 5 comprises two strips. At the same time, each strip rests on the bent supporting edge 11.

[0037] Fig. 4 also shows that the connecting element 1 has openings 2a through which e.g. screws.

[0038] FIG. 5 shows the connecting element 1 according to fig. 4, side view. In fig. 5 it can be seen that two compensating means 5 in the form of a strip are placed on the support section 4. At the same time, the strips are located in the corner formed by the arm 2 and the support section 4, so that on one side they rest on the inner surface of the support section 4, and on the other side on the inner surface of the arm 2.

[0039] Fig. 6 shows the system according to fig. 4, side view. In fig. 6, it can be seen that the bearing edges 11 of the profile 8, which are bent towards the inside, rest on the strip compensating means 5 and press the support section 4 of the connecting element 1.

[0040] On the basis of all the previous figures, it follows that the arm 2 of the connecting element 1 which extends at a right angle from the support section 4 and the arm 2 and the support section 4 can be made monolithically. Connecting element 1 and profile 8 are made of sheet metal. A galvanized steel sheet is used as sheet metal. It is preferable that the thickness of the sheet is between 0.2 mm and 2.0 mm, and especially between 0.6 mm and 1.0. The specified material thicknesses are valid for connecting element 1 and for profile 8.

[0041] The compensation means 5 can be made of a material that can be compressed and/or elastically deformed. Elastomers (eg rubber), foam materials or textile materials, eg felt, can be used. The pictures show only material that can be deformed within a limited range. Accordingly, the bearing edge is not or only slightly pressed into the compensating means. A softer material can also be used. The bearing edges 11 can then be pressed into the material of the compensating means more than illustrated. If an elastic material is used for the compensating means 5, the connecting element 1 and the profile 8 are mutually held in place by elastic forces.

[0042] The compensation means 5 can, for example, be fixed with glue on the side of the support section 4 facing the arm 2 and simply fixed.

[0043] The shown connecting element 1 and profiles 8 are used specifically for dry construction and can, for example, be used to make roof construction supports.

[0044] Regarding other suitable constructions and developments of the patent, reference is made to the part of the description and the part of the claim.

Legend

[0045]

1 Connecting element

2 Arm 2a Opening

3 Fastener

4 Support section

5 Compensation tool

6 Transitional area

7 Tab

8 Profile 8a Groove

9 Bottom

10 Side page

11 Bearing edge

Claims (18)

1. Dry construction cross-connector (1) for cross-connecting profiles placed one above the other, consists of two arms (2) with fastening elements (3) and a support section (4) connected to the arms (2), where the arm (2) in the transition area (6) extends from the support section (4), it is indicated when standing on the support section (4), in the transition area, (6) placed at least one compressive compensating means (5). 2. Cross connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the compensating means (5) can be elastically deformed. 3. The cross connector according to claims 1 or 2, is indicated by the fact that at least one compensating means (5) is designed as a surface. 4. Cross connector according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least one compensating means (5) is made in the form of a strip. 5. Cross connector according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that at least one compensation means (5) covers the transition area (6) formed by the arm (2) and the support section (4). 6. Cross connector according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least one compensating means (5) is made of elastomeric material, especially rubber. 7. Cross connector according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that at least one compensating means (5) is made of foam material. 8. Cross connector according to claims 1 to 7, characterized in that at least one compensating means (5) is made of textile material. 9. Cross connector according to claims 1 to 8, characterized in that at least one compensating means (5) is designed as self-adhesive. 10. Cross connector according to claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the arms (2) extend from the support section (4) at right angles. 11. The cross connector according to claims 1 to 10, characterized by the fact that the arms (2) and the support section (4) can be made monolithically. 12. Cross connector according to claims 1 to 11, characterized by the fact that the fastening element (3) is designed as a toothed tongue (7). 13. Cross coupling according to claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the compensating means (5) is placed on the side of the support section (4) facing the arms (2). 14. System, which consists of at least two C-profiles (8), whose arm sections (10) are connected by the bottom (9), with longitudinal grooves and bent supporting edges (11), where the C-profiles (8) are placed one above the other and connected to each other by a cross connector (1) in accordance with the previous requirements, where the fastening element (3) can be wedged on the supporting edge (11) and where a compensating means (5) is placed between the support section (4) and the C-profile (8). 15. The system according to claim 14, characterized in that the compensating means (5) can rest on the supporting edge (11) and the supporting section (4). 16. System according to claim 14, characterized in that the compensation means (5) can rest on the bottom (9) and the support section (4). 17. The system according to claims 14 to 16, characterized by the fact that the C-profiles (8) are connected at right angles. 18. A system according to claims 14 to 17, characterized in that the compensating means stiffens the C-profiles so that rattling is prevented.