DE102006054852A1 - Grass paver - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a grass paver (1) having a rectangular grid-like body (2) which is formed by intersecting transverse struts (3, 4) and longitudinal struts (5, 6) which form at least one grid opening (8), the transverse struts ( 3, 4) protrude beyond the longitudinal struts (5, 6) and the longitudinal struts (5, 6) protrude beyond the transverse struts (3, 4), wherein corners (10a-10d) of the grass paver (1) are each supported by a limb (3a, 3a). 3b, 4a, 4b) of one of the transverse struts (3, 4) and a leg (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b) of one of the longitudinal struts (5, 6) are formed. In this case, at least one transverse strut (3, 4) and / or at least one longitudinal strut (5, 6) has in plan view a zigzag-shaped and / or undulating course (Z3-Z6).

Description

The The invention relates to a grass paver according to the preamble of the claim 1.

From the DE 20 2004 009 898 U1 a lawn paver is known, which has a lattice-like body, which is formed by crossing transverse struts and longitudinal struts, which form at least one grid opening, wherein the cross struts protrude beyond the longitudinal struts and the longitudinal struts protrude beyond the cross struts, wherein corners of the grass paver each through a leg one of the transverse struts and a leg of one of the longitudinal struts are formed. A disadvantage of such grass pavers is that, regardless of a variation of the laying technique between, for example, runners Association and Kreuzfugenverband and / or a change in orientation, give a nearly unchanged appearance of a stone arrangement of several same lawn pavers.

Of the Invention is based on the object, a lawn paver to develop with which stone arrangements with different Create structure, so that with the same grass pavers for example, driving surfaces, parking areas or walking surfaces can be created with different optics.

These The object is based on the features of the preamble of the claim 1 solved by the characterizing features of claim 1. In the dependent claims are advantageous and expedient developments specified.

Of the Rasengitterstein according to the invention comprises at least one transverse strut and / or at least one longitudinal strut, which in plan view a zigzag and / or wavy course having. By choosing different installation techniques and / or different orientation of grass pavers can with Such grass pavers stone arrangements with different Geometry are generated. The core of the invention is thus a grass paver, which for Stone arrangements used with different usage can be. Such a grass paver allows optimal cohesion between the grass pavers of the stone formations with different ones Usage, since the same, optimally adapted grass pavers used become. Furthermore, such a grass paver facilitates the planning for construction projects considerably, since first only the need for a certain area is to be calculated and the usage or appearance a surface for a later Time can be determined.

Farther provides the invention, at least one of the corners of the grass paver form by different long legs. This is possible the appearance of stone arrangements in which the grass pavers laid with different laying technique and / or orientation are still vary.

It is according to the invention provided on at least one of the transverse struts and / or longitudinal struts on an underside one in the direction of the cross strut or longitudinal strut to provide extending, tunnel-like recess, which to the lateral ends of the transverse strut or longitudinal strut opens. This makes it possible continuously over the Stone arrangement, for example, electrical lines and / or irrigation lines relocate.

Farther provides the invention, at least one strut and in particular the longitudinal struts and / or to form the transverse struts trapezoidal in cross-section. In such Aspiration to integrate a tunnel-like recess easily, without the Strive to weaken significantly. Furthermore, pressure loads and tilting moments by a well forward or intercept downward broadening strut.

The Invention also provides, the longitudinal struts with a higher height than that To design cross struts and these on an underside of the grass paver over the To project cross struts. This can be done for the individual Grass pawn higher Driving loads achieve, since the grass paver with the ground also form-fitting cooperates and therefore better absorb especially thrust loads.

It is according to the invention provided, the grass paver in plan view with a square Design grid. This is a change of orientation of grass paver in 90 ° steps also possible within a stone arrangement. Such a change The orientation of the grass paver increases the number of laying variants.

According to the invention it is provided, undersides of the crossbars and longitudinal struts of lawn grassstone in an upper support plane and a lower one To arrange support level. This will cause a swimming of the grass paver better prevented on the ground because of the grass paver penetrates underground with individual struts.

The invention provides a stone arrangement with grass pavers according to claim 1, wherein one of six or eight lawn grid Stones encircled grass paver with these adjacent grass pavers at least two in their shape and / or surface diverging grid opening forms, wherein at least one of these grid openings deviates from a rectangle. With such stone arrangements a completely different optical impression can be achieved by changing the laying technique and / or the orientation of the grass pavers with the same grass pavers.

Finally sees the invention another stone arrangement of grass pavers according to claim 1, wherein a grass paver, which is surrounded by six or eight grass pavers, with at least three of these neighboring grass paving stones in their Shape and / or area divergent grid opening forms, wherein at least two of these grid openings of a rectangle differ. Even with such a stone arrangement is in a change the laying technique and / or the orientation of the grass pavers with the same grass pavers a completely different optical impression achievable.

Further Details of the invention are described in the drawing with reference to FIG illustrated embodiments described.

in this connection shows:

1a : A plan view of a lawn paver according to the invention;

1b : a cut through the in the 1a shown Rasengitterstein along a section line Ia-Ia;

2 a stone arrangement in which the one in the 1a Rasengitterstein shown is laid in a Kreuzfugenverband;

3 : one of the 2 corresponding stone arrangement, wherein the grass pavers have no notches on their upper sides;

4 a stone arrangement in which the one in the 1a Rasengitterstein shown laid in a runners association;

5 : one of the 4 corresponding stone arrangement, wherein the grass pavers have no notches on their upper sides;

6a a second variant of a grass paver according to the invention in plan view;

6b : a cut through the in the 6a shown lawn paver along a section line VIa-VIa;

7a . 7b a third variant of a grass paver according to the invention in side view and top view;

7c a stone arrangement of grass pavers according to the 7b ;

8a a fourth variant of a grass paver according to the invention in plan view;

8b a stone arrangement of grass pavers according to the 8a ;

9a . 9b a fifth variant of a grass paver according to the invention in plan view and a stone arrangement of corresponding grass pavers and

10a - 10c : A sixth variant of a grass paver according to the invention in plan view and two stone arrangement of corresponding grass pavers.

In the 1a is a plan view of a first inventive lawn paver 1 shown. The grass paver 1 has a body 2 on, which consists of two cross struts 3 . 4 and two longitudinal struts 5 . 6 consists. These together form a grid 7 which has a laterally closed grid opening 8th having. The aspiration 3 to 6 are arranged similar to a double cross or a so-called diamond sign. The intersecting cross struts 3 . 4 and longitudinal struts 5 . 6 stand each with thighs 3a . 3b . 4a . 4b . 5a . 5b . 6a . 6b laterally beyond each other. Between these thighs 3a to 6b are more grid openings 9a to 9h , Four corners 10a to 10d of the lawn grid stone having a square grid RQ in plan view 1 are each by two legs 4a . 5a respectively. 6a . 4b respectively. 3b . 6b respectively. 5b . 3a educated. The cross struts 3 . 4 and the longitudinal struts 5 . 6 have in plan view on an upper side 14 of grass paver 1 each have a zigzag-shaped course corresponding to the zigzag lines Z3 to Z6. The zigzag lines each have two break points K1, K2. At lateral ends 11 the crossbar 3 . 4 or longitudinal struts 5 . 6 are each two spacers 12 . 13 arranged for gearing with an adjacent lawn grass fence, not shown here. The grass paver 1 has a grid width RB and a grid length RL, wherein for in the 1a illustrated Rasengitterstein 1 RB = RL. For the side ends 11 the cross struts 3 . 4 or longitudinal struts 5 . 6 and the spacers arranged thereon 12 . 13 is considered to be point-symmetrical with respect to a center M of the grass paver 1 are arranged. The grass paver 1 points at its top 14 four notches 15 on which the grass paver 1 give the optics of four single stones.

In the 1b is a cut through the in the 1a illustrated Rasengitterstein 1 along in the 1a shown section line Ia-Ia shown. The recognizable in the sectional view cross strut 3 and the recognizable in the sectional view longitudinal strut 5 each have equal heights H3 and H5.

In the 2 is a stone arrangement 16 shown in plan view, in which the in the 1a shown lawn paver 1 in a Kreuzfugenverband KFV is laid. For better understanding, one of the illustrated lawn pavers 1 indicated by a hatching. Together with neighboring grass pavers 101 to 108 be from the grass paver 1 around its laterally closed grid opening 8th around another eight laterally closed lattice openings 9a to 9h educated. Of these, the grid openings 9a . 9c . 9e and 9g formed in plan view as squares. The grid openings 9b . 9d . 9f and 9h form a rhombus in plan view.

In the 3 is the one from the 2 well-known stone arrangement 16 to facilitate the overview still without nicks (see 1a ). The illustrated Kreuzfugenverband KFV points between the grass pavers 1 only cross joints KF on.

In the 4 is another stone arrangement 16 shown, which made of grass pavers 1 according to the 1a is composed. Unlike the 2 are at this stone arrangement 16 the grass pavers 1 ii relocated to a so-called runners association LVB. That is, adjacent rows of stones R1 to R3 are each offset by half a grid width RB. The grass paver highlighted by hatching 1 forms around its laterally closed grid opening 8th around along with six adjacent grass pavers 101 to 106 another eight laterally closed lattice openings 9a to 9h , Here is the grid opening 9e executed in plan view as a square. The grid openings 9c . 9d . 9f and 9g are designed as congruent squares. The grid openings 9a . 9b and 9h are formed by further non-congruent polygons.

In the 5 is the one in the 4 shown runners Association LVB analogous to 3 again without notches (see 1a ). When in the 5 illustrated stone arrangement 16 are those due to the laying in the runners association LVB between the individual grass pavers 1 emerging T-joints TF clearly visible.

In the 6a is a second embodiment of a grass paver 1 shown in plan view. Basically, here on the description of 1a directed. Unlike the one in the 1a shown Rasengitterstein cross struts 3 . 4 or longitudinal struts 5 . 6 in the 6a shown grass paver 1 along zigzag lines Z3 to Z6, which each have three break points K1 to K3. The grass paver has legs 4b . 3b . 6b and 5b four short thighs KS and with thighs 3a . 4a . 5a and 6a four long thighs LS on. A first corner 10a of grass paver 1 is by two long legs LS or 5a . 5a educated. A diagonally opposite corner 10c is by two short legs KS or 3b . 6b educated. Two more diagonally opposite corners 10b . 10d are each by a short leg KS or b4 or 5b and one long leg LS or 6a respectively. 3a educated. Regarding his thigh lengths is the grass paver 1 not point symmetric to a midpoint M. By notches 15 is the grass paver 1 divided into four congruent cross-shaped part body TK1 to TK4 same orientation.

In the 6b is a cut through the in the 6a illustrated Rasengitterstein 1 along a section line VIa-VIa shown. In the sectional view are the crossbar 3 and the longitudinal strut 5 recognizable, which have uniform heights H3 and H5.

The 7a and 7b show a third variant of a lawn paver according to the invention 1 in side view and top view. The grass paver 1 has two cross struts 3 . 4 and two longitudinal struts 5 . 6 on. The cross struts 3 . 4 run along wavy lines or serpentine lines S3, S4. The longitudinal struts 5 . 6 run straight and are trapezoidal in section or in side view. Furthermore, the cross struts 5 . 6 on undersides U5, U6 each have a tunnel-like recess T5, T6, which is provided for the installation of electrical lines or irrigation lines. Unlike the ones in the 1a and 6a shown grass pavers, in the 7a respectively. 7b shown lawn paver 1 concerning its cross struts 3 . 4 or longitudinal struts 5 . 6 different heights H4 or H5, H6. The cross struts 3 . 4 and longitudinal struts 5 . 6 make a flat top 14 of grass paver 1 , To a bottom 17 of grass paver 1 stand the longitudinal struts 5 . 6 over the cross struts 3 . 4 out. As a result, there are subpages 18 respectively. 19 the cross struts 3 . 4 or the longitudinal struts 5 . 6 of grass paver 1 in two different layers AE1 and AE2 (see 7a ). This shear protection in the gravel bed and / or sand bed and / or Erdbett is particularly effective, since the lawn paver 1 is supported on lying at different levels lying earth layers, and thereby a gradual smoothing of the ground is made difficult by the grass paver. According to an embodiment of the invention, not shown is little least the bottom 18 the cross struts 3 . 4 or the bottom 19 the longitudinal struts 5 . 6 provided with additional ribs. As a result, the respective support level to a thrust protection level, which further increases the support of the lawn paver on or in the ground against shear forces.

In the 7c is a stone arrangement 16 shown, which made of grass pavers 1 is formed, each of which in the 7a respectively. 7b correspond to grass paver shown. Inside the stone arrangement 16 are the grass pavers 1 moved in different directions. A grass paver marked by a hatch 1 is from eight grass pebbles 101 to 108 surrounded. Around the laterally closed grid opening 8th of grass paver 1 are around by the neighboring grass pavers 101 to 108 the grid openings 9a to 9h closed. Here are the grid openings 9a . 9b . 9d . 9c . 9f and 9h in plan view congruent to each other. Furthermore, the grid openings 9c and 9g congruent to each other.

In the 8a is a plan view of a fourth lawn paver 1 shown.

The 8b shows another stone arrangement 16 made of grass pavers 1 is constructed, which in the 8a correspond to grass paver shown. In a left partial area I of the stone arrangement 16 are the grass pavers 1 arranged in a Kreuzfugenverband KFV. In a middle partial area II of the stone arrangement 16 are the grass pavers 1 arranged in a runners association LVB. Depending on the laying technique - Kreuzfugenverband or Läuferverband - arise in plan view different geometric shapes of the grid openings 9a to 9h which through cooperating grass pavers 1 be formed. This also creates a different overall impression, which is not as in conventional paving stones by the joint pattern, but by the geometries of the grid openings 9a to 9h results. In the left partial area I is characterized by a strong contour line lawn paver 1 of eight grass pits 101 to 108 surrounded. Around the laterally closed grid opening 8th of grass paver 1 are around by the neighboring grass pavers 101 to 108 grid openings 9a to 9h closed. Here are the grid openings 9b . 9d . 9f and 9h in plan view congruent to each other. Furthermore, the grid openings 9c and 9g Congruent to each other and finally are still the grid openings 9a and 9e congruent.

In the middle partial area II is characterized by a strong contour line grass paver 1 of six grass pavers 101 to 106 surrounded. Around the laterally closed grid opening 8th of grass paver 1 are around by the neighboring grass pavers 101 to 106 grid openings 9a to 9h closed. These are partially congruent to each other. In a right sub-area III are the turf paving stones 1 opposite the turf paving stones 1 the left and middle part surface I, II respectively rotated by 90 °. Altogether result by in the 8b shown different installation techniques or different orientations differently acting surfaces. Thus, with a single type of grass paver stone arrangements with different optics can be created. This allows the construction of traffic areas with different destination such as carriageway, footpath, bike path or parking lot from the same grass pavers. Here, the different appearances are determined by the openings that result between adjacent lawn pavers in the stone arrangement.

In the 9a is a plan view of a fifth lawn paver 1 shown. This has two mutually parallel S-shaped cross braces 3 . 4 and two mutually parallel straight longitudinal struts 5 . 6 on. The lateral ends 11 the cross struts 3 . 4 and the longitudinal struts 5 . 6 are point-symmetrical to a center M of grass paver 1 arranged.

The 9b shows another stone arrangement 16 made of grass pavers 1 is constructed, which in the 9a correspond to grass paver shown. These are laid in different orientations and in different laying techniques.

In the 10a is a top view of a sixth lawn paver 1 shown. This has two S-shaped curved cross struts 3 . 4 and two mutually parallel straight longitudinal struts 5 . 6 on. The lateral ends 11 the cross struts 3 . 4 and the longitudinal struts 5 . 6 are point-symmetrical to a center M of grass paver 1 arranged. Unlike the one in the 9a Rasengitterstein shown are the S-shaped crossbars 3 . 4 arranged mirror-symmetrically to a mirror plane SE.

The 10b shows another stone arrangement 16 made of grass pavers 1 is constructed, which in the 10a correspond to grass paver shown. The stone arrangement 16 is laid as a so-called Kreuzfugenverband KFV.

The 10c shows another stone arrangement 16 made of grass pavers 1 is constructed, which in the 10a correspond to grass paver shown. The stone arrangement 16 is laid as a so-called runners association LVB.

The described grass pavers are preferably designed as paving stones and made of concrete. According to one embodiment, however, an embodiment of grass pavers made of plastic or other suitable materials or material combinations is provided.

The The invention is not limited to illustrated or described embodiments limited. Rather, it comprises developments of the invention in the context of Patent claims. According to one not illustrated embodiment are also paving stones designed as grass pavers with one provided in plan rectangular grid, in which the grid length and the grid width are dimensioned differently.

1

Grass paver

2

body

3, 4

first, second cross strut

3a, 3b, 4a, 4b

Thighs of 3 respectively. 4

5, 6

first, second longitudinal strut

5a, 5b

Thighs of 5

6a, 6b

Thighs of 6

7

grid

8th, 9a-9h

grid opening

10a-10d

Corner of 1

11

lateral ends of 3 . 4 . 5 respectively. 6

12 13

Spacer on 11

14

Top of 1

15

Score up 14

16

stone formation

17

Bottom of 1

18 19

Bottom of 3 . 4 respectively. 5 . 6

101-108

adjacent lawn paver too 1

H3-H6

Height of 3 . 4 . 5 respectively. 6

K1-K3

inflection point from Z3 to Z6 or S3, S4

KF, KFV

cross joint, Cross-joint bond

KS, LS

short, long thigh

LVB

running bond

M

Center of 1

R1-R3

stone series

RB, RL, RQ

Grid width of 1 , Grid length of 1 , Grid

S3, S4

wavy line

AE1, AE2

support plane

T5, T6

recess

TF

T-joint

TK1 TK4

Part body of 1

U5, U6

Bottom of 5 respectively. 6

Z3-Z6

Zigzag line

I-III

left, middle, right part of 16

Claims (10)

Grass paver ( 1 . 101 - 108 ) with a grid-like body ( 2 ), which by crossing cross struts ( 3 . 4 ) and longitudinal struts ( 5 . 6 ) is formed, which at least one grid opening ( 8th ), the transverse struts ( 3 . 4 ) over the longitudinal struts ( 5 . 6 ) and the longitudinal struts ( 5 . 6 ) over the transverse struts ( 3 . 4 ), where corners ( 10a - 10d ) of grass paver ( 1 . 101 - 108 ) each by a leg ( 3a . 3b . 4a . 4b ) one of the cross struts ( 3 . 4 ) and a thigh ( 5a . 5b . 6a . 6b ) one of the longitudinal strut ( 5 . 6 ) are formed, characterized in that at least one transverse strut ( 3 . 4 ) and / or at least one longitudinal strut ( 5 . 6 ) has a zigzag-shaped and / or undulating course (Z3-Z6; S3, S4) in plan view. Grass paver according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the corners ( 10a - 10d ) by legs of different lengths ( 3a . 3b . 4a . 4b . 5a . 5b . 6a . 6b ) is formed. Grass paver according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the transverse struts ( 3 . 4 ) and / or the longitudinal struts ( 5 . 6 ) on a lower side (U5, U6) one in the direction of the transverse strut ( 3 . 4 ) or the longitudinal strut ( 5 . 6 ), tunnel-like recess (T5, T6) extending to lateral ends ( 11 ) of the transverse strut ( 3 . 4 ) or longitudinal strut ( 5 . 6 ) opens. Grass paver according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the transverse struts ( 3 . 4 ) and / or longitudinal struts ( 5 . 6 ) and in particular the transverse struts ( 3 . 4 ) and / or longitudinal struts ( 5 . 6 ) have a trapezoidal cross section. Grass paver according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the longitudinal struts ( 5 . 6 ) a greater height (H5, H6) than the transverse struts ( 3 . 4 ) and at an underside ( 17 ) of grass paver ( 1 . 101 - 108 ) over the transverse struts ( 3 . 4 ) protrude. Grass paver according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grass paver ( 1 . 101 - 108 ) has a rectangular grid in plan view. Grass paver according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grass paver ( 1 . 101 - 108 ) has a square grid (RQ) in plan view. Grass paver according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that undersides ( 18 . 19 ) of the transverse struts ( 3 . 4 ) and longitudinal struts ( 5 . 6 ) of grass paver ( 1 . 101 - 108 ) lie in an upper support plane (AE1) and a lower support plane (AE2). Stone arrangement ( 16 ) consisting of grass pavers ( 1 . 101 - 108 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the grass pavers ( 1 ), which consists of six or eight grass pavers ( 101 - 108 ) is surrounded with these neighboring grass pavers ( 101 - 108 ) At least two in their shape and / or surface diverging grid opening ( 9a - 9f ), wherein at least one of these grid openings ( 9a - 9f ) in plan view of the stone arrangement ( 16 ) deviates from a rectangle. Stone arrangement ( 16 ) consisting of grass pavers ( 1 . 101 - 108 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that one of the grass pavers ( 1 ), which consists of six or eight grass pavers ( 101 - 108 ) is surrounded with these neighboring grass pavers ( 101 - 108 ) At least three in their shape and / or area divergent grid opening ( 9a - 9f ), wherein at least two of these grid openings ( 9a - 9f ) in plan view of the stone arrangement ( 16 ) deviate from a rectangle.