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    The invention relates to a coupling profile for coupling two wall elements at the end side, comprising a hard core in a cross shape, at least two ends of which are provided with flexible lips in order to provide a recess in the wall elements. The invention also relates to other embodiments of such coupling profiles. The invention further relates to a method for reusable and tool-free coupling of wall elements with such a coupling profile.
    公开号:BE1019218A5
    申请号:E2010/0280
    申请日:2010-05-07
    公开日:2012-04-03
    发明作者:Block Koen De
    申请人:Beddeleem Nv；
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    专利说明:

    COUPLE PROFILE
    The invention relates to the field of connection technology for assembling wall elements. The invention relates more particularly to a coupling profile. The invention further relates to a method for reusable and tool-free coupling of wall elements with such a coupling profile.
    To date, different ways have been known to connect wall parts, or wall elements, to each other. A major disadvantage here is a cumbersome processing method in that the couplings are complex or difficult to handle, or the necessary tools are required. Some coupling profiles are so flexible, for example a flexible seal on a roll, that torsion occurs when the profile is fitted in the wall elements. Damage also occurs during the removal of such profiles, so they are not or only partially reusable.
    US5247773 (Weir Richard L.) describes a "male-female locking means" in which the "male" component has resilient legs that fit into a "female" slot.
    FR2648497 (Ogitec Conseil) describes a "profil de joint" that must be included in a "profil d 'encorrement" for joining two panels. The "profil de joint" is clipped inside the "profil d'encadrement". Every attempt to pull out the "profil de joint" only has an effect that the connection becomes stuck even more firmly, i.e. the "profil de joint" can no longer come out.
    GB2316962 (Tex Holdings PLC) describes a "connecter member" for connecting wooden panels consisting of an H-shape with a "flange" whose end fits into a "channel member" 11. The ends are "arrowheads" with the points away from the "connecter member". For this the "connecter member" must be threaded axially in the groove, which is cumbersome. When the arrow heads are reversed, they are locked behind the "shoulder 6".
    DE3932980 (Hoelscher & Leuschner GmbH) describes a tongue and groove system for joining walls.
    In each of these systems, the recess has a shape that is complementary to the hooked legs, and the legs are held behind a kind of barb, click, or lock system. Moreover, all of these systems are a connection of wooden panels, nowhere is there mention of glass wall elements. Such systems are not suitable for glass walls because the complementary inserts take up too much space, and this place is just not there for glass walls in view of their limited thickness compared to traditional wooden walls.
    An object of the invention is therefore to provide a coupling profile that is simple to produce, as well as easy to process, can be placed without tools, is easily removable and can be reused after removal or displacement of the wall elements.
    The invention also applies to a coupling profile for any wall element with adapted groove to receive the coupling profile.
    This object of the invention is achieved by providing a coupling profile for coupling two wall elements on the end face, comprising a hard core consisting of a central leg located between the wall elements and at least one leg perpendicular on each side thereof, of which these legs are provided with flexible lips at their ends to be provided, on the basis of frictional force, in a recess in the end face of the wall elements
    By "hard" core is meant a sufficient hardness to avoid torsion or weakness, but there may still be some mobility to prevent fragility.
    By "flexible" lips is meant sufficient flexibility to be provided in the recess with a wall element. The lips are preferably slightly wider than the width of the recess. This flexibility guarantees airtightness and also ensures that a kind of frictional force is created between profile and wall.
    In a special embodiment, the invention provides a coupling profile in which the hard core is a cross shape consisting of a central leg and one leg on each side thereof, these legs being opposite each other.
    The invention further provides a coupling profile as described above, wherein the hard core consists of a central leg with a plurality of abutting legs, the ends of which are provided with flexible lips to be provided in two or more recesses of the wall elements.
    In another embodiment, one side comprises more or fewer legs than the other coupling side of the profile or the central leg comprises several legs or ends, at least one of which has no opposite end. Hereby the legs on each side of the central leg can stand squared with respect to each other and / or opposite each other.
    In a particular embodiment, one or more ends can be provided in different dimensions and / or materials. In another embodiment, one or more flexible lips can be provided in different dimensions and / or materials. All this depending on the application of the set-up or the wall elements used (thickness, materials). In yet another embodiment, the dimensions and / or materials are different for the ends and / or lips on one side or the other side of the central leg.
    The flexible lips can be provided either on each side or over the end of the respective ends of the legs.
    The hard core is preferably made from PVC H, EPDM, PC, PMMA, TPE or any suitable material. The flexible lips are preferably made from PUR, EPDM, TPE or any suitable material.
    The coupling profile of the invention is reusable after disassembly from the coupling of the wall elements. The coupling profile is further provided in strip form and is torsion-free. The strips can be made to measure, or they can be cut to size on site.
    The invention also furthermore provides an intermediate profile for connecting one or more wall elements at an angle between 0 and 360 °, said intermediate profile being provided with one or more recesses for coupling to a coupling profile according to the preceding claims.
    In another aspect the invention relates to a construction consisting of one or more wall elements and optionally one or more intermediate profiles connected to each other with one or more coupling profiles as described above, wherein the wall elements and the intermediate profiles are provided with one or more recesses on the front side for attaching the coupling profiles.
    The wall elements may consist of glass plates, float glass, laminated glass or tempered glass, single or double glass, as well as panels of woody origin, plastic or metal. In another embodiment, the wall elements as described above can also be ceiling elements.
    The invention will now be further elucidated with reference to the following figures. These are merely intended as an example and can in no way be interpreted as a limitation of the scope of the invention.
    - Figure 1: cross section of a coupling profile according to the invention with different embodiments of (A, B) flexible lips and (C, D) hard core in the form of multiple symmetrical and asymmetrical cross shape, - Figure 2: coupling profile in coupling with two wall elements with chamfered edges, - Figure 3: wall element of (A) laminated glass and (B) tempered glass, - Figure 4 (AH): embodiments of an intermediate profile according to the invention with different shapes and recesses, - Figure 5: coupling profile in connection with two wall elements with straight edges, - Figure 6: coupling of two wall parts with (A) a multiple symmetrical and (B) a multiple asymmetrical cross-shaped coupling profile according to the invention, - Figure 7: coupling a double and a single wall via intermediate profiles (A )and B).
    Figures 1A and B represent a cross-section of a coupling profile in its basic form according to the invention. The coupling profile consists of a hard core (1) in the form of a cross, of which at least two opposite ends are provided with flexible lips (2) to be provided in a recess (4) of the wall elements (3, 3 ', 3 ”) . Figures 2 and 5 illustrate such a coupling profile in coupling with two wall elements. The wall elements can be provided with a rounded or straight side.
    The coupling profile, made from a hard core (1) in the shape of a cross, on which two flexible lips (2) were arranged on two opposite ends, each in a specially designed and adapted recess (4).
    Each wall to be coupled has at least one joint (4) along the end side which is provided to receive a coupling profile with which pairs of wall parts (3 ', 3 ”) can be mutually connected, the coupling profile being located between the end sides of the wall parts .
    In a preferred embodiment the coupling profile is provided over the full length of the end faces of the wall parts. In another embodiment, the coupling profile can be provided at one or more locations along the ends.
    In a specific embodiment, one or more coupling profiles can be provided between two wall parts. To this end, the wall parts are provided with one or more joints along the end face to each receive a coupling profile. This allows an extra sturdy coupling to be provided between thick wall parts.
    Figures 2, 5, 6A and 6B are examples of the use of one coupling profile per end face. The coupling profile of Figure 6A could also be replaced by two single coupling profiles. The wall parts of Figures 6A and 6B are provided with a plurality of recesses.
    The harder core (1) in cross form is preferably made from PVC H; the smooth lips from PUR. PC and PMMA can also be used for the core, just like EPDM and TPE (in hard and soft version for core and lips) and other thermoplastics. Depending on the required rigidity, other harder or smoother materials can be provided. In principle, all materials can be used that can be used for a co-extrusion.
    The flexible lips (2) can be arranged on the sides of one end (Figure 1A), wherein two half lips are provided per end. In another embodiment, the tabs (2) can be provided over each end (Figure 1B), with one tab attached per end, which extends both left and right of the end. Different shapes of lips are possible, such as, for example, rather straight (Figure 1A) or more spherical (Figure 1B).
    In a specific embodiment, the coupling profile may consist of a "multiple" cross shape, as represented in Figure IC, wherein more than two opposing ends are provided on a central leg located between the wall parts. One or more flexible lips (2) are provided on each end, each end being able to be provided in a specially designed and adapted recess (4) in the wall parts, as represented in Figure 6A.
    In an even more specific embodiment, as represented in Figure 1D, the coupling profile may consist of a multiple "asymmetrical" cross-shape with one side containing more or fewer ends than the other coupling side of the profile. This may be the case when two wall parts of different thickness are coupled, as represented in Figure 6B, wherein the thicker wall part contains, for example, 2 or more recesses for coupling to a coupling profile and the other wall element has only 1 recess. The ends can be placed opposite each other or squared with respect to each other on the central leg.
    In another embodiment the coupling profile may comprise ends which are of a more robust design on the side of one wall element than on the side of the other wall element, for example by providing the ends of the hard core with a different thickness depending on the nature of the coupling to be coupled wall element. One or more ends of both sides can have different dimensions and as such can also be wider or longer.
    In yet another embodiment, the flexible lips on the side of one wall element can be made wider, stronger or larger than on the side of the other wall element. This may be the case if one wall element would have a larger recess than the other wall element to be coupled.
    The linked wall parts can consist of glass plates, float glass, laminated glass (Figure 3A) or tempered glass (Figure 3B), single or double glass (Figures 7A and B), as well as panels of woody origin, plastic or metal.
    The coupling profiles can be adapted in terms of dimensions and materials to the application, depending on the required rigidity.
    The invention has for its object to provide an improved connection. The purpose of using the coupling profile is to connect the wall parts to each other, to position the wall parts, to obtain an airtight and sound-insulating seal. The profile can also be used to add accents to the wall such as color and / or lighting.
    The wall parts to be connected have recesses at their respective ends that fit over the flexible lips of the coupling profile and the respective ends are provided with oblique edges which lie against each other in the assembled state of the connecting assembly and thus demonstrate a recessed joint.
    In another embodiment wall elements can be coupled with straight walls. For this purpose, a coupling profile is provided in which the lipless ends of the cross shape, being the ends that are visible, just reach to the edge of the glass (Figure 5). This gives an extra aesthetic effect.
    The connection can be applied both vertically and horizontally, or at any other angle in a vertical plane of the wall elements. The wall elements are preferably arranged at the top and bottom, respectively left and right. However, this is optional.
    The coupling via a coupling profile of the invention can also be used for ceiling elements, or for connecting wall elements in a non-vertical plane.
    The advantage of the invention is to realize a fast connection by providing the coupling profile. This makes glue and sealants superfluous, as well as the cleaning work that these forms of connection entail. Due to the specific composition of hard and soft materials, the profile can be inserted easily, without the need for additional tools. Partly due to this specific composition, there is no torsion of the profile, can be supplied in strip form, ready for use without having to rinse, untangle or stretch, and the loss percentage is very low. The strip shape at the same time guarantees sufficient strength for processing and sufficient flexibility without breaking.
    The wall elements and the coupling profile can be easily dismantled and reused without damage. This has major advantages in the use of, inter alia, movable walls.
    By means of specially developed intermediate profiles (Figure 4A-H) made of glass, plastic, aluminum and wood, corner, T and cross connections of wall parts can be realized. The same coupling profile of the invention can then be used for coupling a wall element and an intermediate profile. Depending on the shape and recesses (5) provided in the intermediate profile, one or more walls can be connected to an intermediate profile.
    Such intermediate profiles can be rectangular or square (Figures 4A, D, E, G, H) for angles of 90 ° and 180 °. For angles between 0 ° and 180 °, wedge-shaped or triangular intermediate profiles (Figure 4B, C, F) can be provided, which fit perfectly on the front side of the wall elements arranged in the corner. Optionally even a circular intermediate profile can be provided for a round glass wall. As a result, the same coupling profile can be used for any angular arrangement of the wall elements, or for coupling walls of different thickness.
    For connecting wall elements of different thickness and / or different materials, an intermediate profile can be used that allows the transition in thickness to take place gradually (Figure 4G and H). The intermediate profile can here possibly provide more recesses on the side of the thicker wall for an extra sturdy coupling profile.
    The intermediate profiles can be provided with one or more recesses (5) for coupling two, three, four or more wall parts, for example in a corner relationship. One or more recesses can be provided per coupling side of the intermediate profile to receive one or more, or “multiple”, coupling profiles.
    These intermediate profiles can be provided in various finishes.
    The coupling profile can be supplied as standard in a transparent or black version; but also various colors can be provided.
    Typical dimensions can be: coupling profile: 7 mm length and 1 mm thickness of central leg; 6.5 mm from lip to lip over the ends - thermally tempered glass: 10 mm or 12 mm thickness - laminated glass 66.2: 12.8 mm thickness - recess in a wall element: 3x3 mm - square intermediate profile: 11x11 mm.
    Wall elements can also be understood to mean ceiling elements, such as for example suspended ceilings, but also roof elements. Extra support means may be required here to guarantee sufficient bearing capacity of the ceiling. In a specific embodiment, for example, complete veranda constructions can be built (additionally) using the coupling profiles and intermediate profiles to connect the glass wall and roof elements. The roof elements can also be connected at any angle using intermediate profiles.
    The two wall elements can be coupled in the following manner: a. Position wall elements and / or intermediate profiles relative to each other, b. Press the first lip (s) of the profile along the length of the first wall element or intermediate profile (eg with the thumb) into the specially provided recess (s) of the wall element or intermediate profile, c. push the second wall element or intermediate profile in such a way that the profile with the second lip (s) snaps into the specially provided recess (s) of the second wall element or intermediate profile.
    In a further embodiment, the method provides that the wall elements are coupled horizontally or vertically.
    The invention further provides a method which takes place without tools, wherein the reusable uncoupling of two wall elements with a coupling profile according to the invention is made possible by the coupling profile being removed without tools from the recesses of both wall elements by pulling away by hand.
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    Claims (17)
    [1]
    Coupling profile for coupling two wall elements (3 ', 3 ”) on the front side, comprising a hard core (1) consisting of a central leg located between the wall elements and at least one leg perpendicular to each side thereof, these legs are provided at their ends with flexible lips (2) to be provided, on the basis of frictional force, in a recess (4) in the end face of the wall elements.
    [2]
    Coupling profile according to claim 1, characterized in that the hard core (1) is a cross shape consisting of a central leg and one leg on each side thereof, said legs facing each other.
    [3]
    3. Coupling profile according to claim 1, characterized in that the hard core (1) consists of a central leg (1) with a plurality of abutting legs, the ends of which are provided with flexible lips (2) to be provided with two or more recesses (4) of the wall elements.
    [4]
    Coupling profile according to claim 1, characterized in that one side comprises more or fewer legs than the other coupling side of the profile.
    [5]
    5. Coupling profile as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the legs on each side of the central leg are aligned with respect to each other.
    [6]
    Coupling profile according to the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more ends are provided in different dimensions and / or materials.
    [7]
    Coupling profile according to the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more flexible lips (2) are provided in different dimensions and / or materials.
    [8]
    Coupling profile according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the dimensions and / or materials are different for one side or the other side of the central leg (1).
    [9]
    Coupling profile according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible lips (2) are provided on each side or over the end of the relevant ends of the legs.
    [10]
    Coupling profile according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the hard core (1) is made of PVC H, EPDM, PC, PMMA, TPE or any suitable material.
    [11]
    Coupling profile according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible lips (2) are made from PUR, EPDM, TPE or any suitable material.
    [12]
    12. Coupling profile according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the profile is reusable after disassembly from the coupling of the wall elements.
    [13]
    Coupling profile according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the profile is provided in strip form.
    [14]
    14. Coupling profile according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the profile is torsion-free.
    [15]
    15. Coupling profile according to the preceding claims, characterized in that it is coupled to an intermediate profile for connecting one or more wall elements at an angle between 0 and 360 °, said intermediate profile being provided with one or more recesses for coupling with this coupling profile.
    [16]
    Coupling profile according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the wall elements (3 ", 3") can consist of glass plates, float glass, laminated glass or tempered glass, single or double glass, as well as panels of woody origin, plastic or metal.
    [17]
    Coupling profile according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the wall elements (3 ", 3") are ceiling elements.
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