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EP1115954A1 - Partition wall - Google Patents

Partition wall

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EP1115954A1
EP1115954A1 EP99948786A EP99948786A EP1115954A1 EP 1115954 A1 EP1115954 A1 EP 1115954A1 EP 99948786 A EP99948786 A EP 99948786A EP 99948786 A EP99948786 A EP 99948786A EP 1115954 A1 EP1115954 A1 EP 1115954A1
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column
groove
connecting element
clamping flange
partition wall
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Karl-Heinz Auer
Nicole Liebrich
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2/7407—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts
    • E04B2/7416—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers
    • E04B2/7433—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with panels and support posts
    • E04B2/7438—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with panels and support posts with adjustable angular connection of panels to posts
    • E04B2/744—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge assembled using frames with infill panels or coverings only; made-up of panels and a support structure incorporating posts with free upper edge, e.g. for use as office space dividers with panels and support posts with adjustable angular connection of panels to posts using angularly-spaced longitudinal grooves of the posts
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/74—Removable non-load-bearing partitions; Partitions with a free upper edge
    • E04B2002/7461—Details of connection of sheet panels to frame or posts
    • E04B2002/7468—Details of connection of sheet panels to frame or posts using magnets
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/34—Branched
    • Y10T403/341—Three or more radiating members

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a partition comprising at least one wall element connected to a column via a connecting element, the column having a plurality of grooves which are arranged distributed over its circumference and are suitable for interacting with the connecting element.
  • partitions which are assembled from prefabricated components (wall elements and columns).
  • the large number of different systems is primarily a result of the fact that such partitions are intended for use in a wide variety of applications.
  • a typical area of application is the breakdown of open-plan offices into individual zones, be it open areas or closed cells, for example meeting rooms. Partitions of this type are also used to shield individual workplaces, for example against visibility, sound and / or unwanted light.
  • Such partition walls are also widely used in the area of exhibitions and trade fairs.
  • connection between wall elements and columns can be done in different ways.
  • Velcro material eg CH 632034 A5
  • magnetic forces e.g. CH 662601 A5
  • hooks e.g. DE 7222826 Ul
  • mechanical connecting elements e.g. clamping or locking elements
  • connecting elements For connecting two wall elements to one another, the use of connecting elements is also known which has two mutually parallel clamping flanges which are connected to one another via a connecting web, one of which is accommodated in a groove in an edge profile of the wall elements which are linked to one another.
  • connecting elements in particular US 4232724 A, US 4777777 A, FR 2479306 AI, GB 2051916 A and WO 95/28532 form a relevant prior art.
  • a problem with known generic partition walls is the competition between flexibility and strength of the finished partition. This is because, in order to increase the flexibility, ie to increase the possible positions of the wall elements and the columns relative to one another, the number of grooves in the columns is increased. However, from a certain number of grooves, this results in a weakening of the ribs delimiting these.
  • the present invention aims at partition walls of the generic type, in which wall elements are connected to columns using connecting elements, to increase the flexibility with regard to the design and the possible uses, without at the same time reducing the strength of the finished partition wall.
  • the wall element has a connecting profile with at least one groove on the edge, adjacent to the column; the connecting element has two mutually parallel clamping flanges connected to one another via a connecting web, one of which is received in a groove of the column and the other in a groove of the connecting profile of the wall element; one of the two clamping flanges of the connecting element is rotationally fixed in the assigned groove and the other clamping flange is received in the assigned groove so that it can pivot about its longitudinal axis within a predetermined angular range.
  • the present invention is thus characterized in that the connection between wall elements and columns is established via a connecting element which is connected to both the relevant wall element and the relevant column in a substantially identical manner, namely by a clamping flange of the connecting element in a groove the column or wall element is added. It is characteristic of the partition according to the invention that one of the two clamping flanges of the connecting element is received in a rotationally fixed manner in the assigned groove (of the wall element or the column), whereas the other clamping flange in the assigned groove (of the column or of the wall element) is within a predetermined one Angular range is pivotally received about its longitudinal axis.
  • the connecting element is rigidly connected to one of the two components (wall element or column), but is articulatedly connected to the other component (column or wall element).
  • the articulated connection of the connecting element with one of the components results in an infinitely variable adjustability of a degree of flexibility not previously known with generic partition walls with regard to the design and the possible uses of the partition wall.
  • the column requires a relatively small number of grooves to cover all common angular positions, so that the ribs delimiting the grooves can be made relatively thick-walled. Like the non-rotatable connection of the connecting element with the other component, this ensures that the strength of the finished partition is not impaired.
  • the receptacle of a clamping flange which can be pivoted within a predetermined angular range can be accommodated in the associated groove be assigned to the edge profile of the wall element; in this case the connecting element is rigidly connected to the column.
  • the receptacle of a clamping flange, which can be pivoted within a predetermined angular range is assigned to the column in the associated groove; in this case the connecting element is rigidly connected to the wall element.
  • the openings of the grooves of the column can be made particularly narrow.
  • the column is characterized by a largely closed surface, which is equally advantageous from a static and aesthetic point of view.
  • the connecting element used in the context of the present invention can, but need not, be constructed symmetrically.
  • the two clamping flanges can preferably have a matching cross section; However, this is not mandatory, as will be explained in greater detail below.
  • At least one of the two clamping flanges preferably has an at least partially circular cross section. This is expedient in order to ensure the pivotability of this clamping flange about its longitudinal axis when the clamping flange is in contact with the largest possible area in the associated groove.
  • Yet another preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in that a locking element is provided, by means of which the angular position of the connecting element can be fixed in the groove, in which the associated clamping flange is pivotably received.
  • Such a locking element can be implemented in a technical and constructive manner in a variety of ways.
  • at least one of the two clamping flanges is slotted and spreadable by means of an expansion element.
  • the slotted clamping flange particularly preferably has a cylindrical cavity delimited by two resilient cheeks.
  • the slot or the cylindrical cavity of the round clamping flange serves to accommodate an expansion element.
  • the round clamping flange in question can be spread with this. If the clamping flange is spread, the connecting element is fixed in the relevant groove by friction.
  • the expansion element can in particular be designed as a rotatable (eccentric) gag.
  • Two stops are expediently provided, which limit the angular range within which the toggle can be rotated, one stop defining the position of minimal expansion of the clamping flange in question and the other stop defining the position of maximum expansion. This proves to be particularly useful against the background that it will often not be possible to visually check the position of the toggle due to the construction situation of the partition.
  • Other parts can also be considered as spreading elements, such as wedges or conical mandrels, which spread the clamping flange during axial displacement into the slotted clamping flange or possibly into its cavity.
  • the connecting element with at least one slotted, round clamping flange is characterized in that the clear width of the slot is at least as large as the difference between the diameter of the clamping flange and the clear width of the opening of the groove used for articulated receptacle of the connecting element is provided.
  • the component in question can be laterally clipped onto the round clamping flange of the connecting element, which is inserted with its non-circular clamping flange into a groove of the other component.
  • This is particularly advantageous with regard to a subsequent redesign of a partition that has already been set up; because in this way an existing partition can be supplemented with other wall elements without having to be dismantled or dismantled beforehand.
  • the expansion element in the round clamping flange activated to spread it, in order to prevent the wall element or the column from being pulled off the connecting element laterally and if necessary, additionally for a fixation between the Wall element or the column and the connecting element set angle.
  • the connecting element used in the context of the present invention can have an asymmetrical structure such that the two connecting flanges have a different cross section.
  • One of the two clamping flanges expediently has an at least partially round contour; this is favorable in view of the pivotability of this - in the following abbreviated as "round" - clamping flange in a corresponding groove of a partition component (wall element or column) in which this clamping flange is received.
  • the other clamping flange expediently has an at least partially non-circular contour; this is again favorable with regard to a non-pivotable, form-fitting, rotationally fixed receptacle of this - hereinafter abbreviated as "non-circular" - clamping flange in a corresponding groove of the other partition component (column or wall element), which uses the asymmetrical connecting element with the first Partition component is to be connected.
  • the non-circular clamping flange of the connecting element can be received in a form-fitting, rotationally fixed manner in a groove of the column, while the round clamping flange of the connecting element is accommodated in a groove of a connecting profile provided on the edge of the wall element within a predetermined angular range around its longitudinal axis.
  • the positive, non-rotatable reception of the non-circular clamping flange of the connecting element in a groove Column leads to a clear fixation of the connecting element on the column in a predetermined, defined position.
  • the inclusion of the round clamping flange of the connecting element in a groove of a connecting profile of the wall element within a predetermined angular range about its longitudinal axis leads to any, continuously adjustable positions of the wall element to the column within this angular range.
  • the asymmetrical design of the connecting element explained above is also advantageous insofar as it can under certain circumstances also be used to connect two identically constructed wall elements to one another.
  • the column that can be used in the context of the present invention preferably has a plurality of identical ones Grooves on, which are arranged with a 45 ° division over the circumference of the column.
  • the predetermined angular range within which the clamping flange in question can be pivoted about its longitudinal axis in a groove in the wall element is particularly preferably ⁇ 15 °.
  • each of the basic positions of two wall elements connected to the respective column (90 °, 135 °, 180 °) can be enlarged and reduced by a total of 30 ° by the play of ⁇ 15 ° in both wall elements; this means that the two wall elements connected to the column can in this case take any angle to one another.
  • Certain angular positions (eg 120 °) can even be achieved in two ways, namely by increasing the basic 90 ° position by two 15 ° as well as reducing the basic 135 ° position, for example by one 15 °.
  • the wall element on its side facing the column has concave curved contact surfaces on both sides of the at least one groove.
  • the curvature of the contact surfaces essentially corresponds to the curvature of the surface of the column between two grooves.
  • the predetermined angular range, within which the wall element can be pivoted about the longitudinal axis of the clamping flange in question, is limited by the fact that one of the two contact surfaces bears against the surface of the column.
  • the flat system prevents damage to the column and / or the wall element.
  • 1 shows a wall element-column connection according to the invention, in which symmetrical connecting elements are articulated in the column;
  • 2 illustrates a further wall element-column connection according to the invention with a symmetrical connecting element, the articulated receptacle of the connecting element being assigned to the wall elements;
  • FIG. 3 shows a wall element-column connection, in which the wall elements can be fixed in a defined position of the wall elements relative to the column by means of a second, likewise symmetrical connecting element;
  • Figure 9 illustrates the use of a third preferred embodiment of an asymmetric connector for Connection of a wall element to a column.
  • a connecting element 1 is provided for connecting a schematically represented wall element 5 to a column 6.
  • the connecting elements 1 each comprise a first clamping flange 2 and a second clamping flange 3, which are connected to one another via a connecting web 4.
  • the two clamping flanges 2 and 3 have a matching circular cylindrical cross section, whereby the connecting element 1 is given a symmetrical structure.
  • Each of the wall elements 5 comprises a wall body 7 and a connecting profile 9 arranged on the edge.
  • the latter has a groove 11 arranged in the central plane 10, which is suitable for receiving one of the clamping flanges 2 or 3 of the connecting element 1.
  • the clear width of the opening 13 of the groove 11 is only insignificantly larger than the thickness of the connecting web 4 of the connecting element 1. This results in a rotationally fixed, positive connection of the connecting element 1 with the connecting profile 9 of the wall element 5.
  • the grooves 15 and the openings 16 of the column 6 assigned to them are designed such that the connecting element 1 can be pivoted about the axis 12 of the clamping flange 3 accommodated in the groove 15, within a predetermined angular range. This is 24 15 ° on both sides of the center lines.
  • the respective end position is defined by creating the Connecting web 4 of the connecting element 1 on one of the two walls delimiting the opening 16 and diverging from one another.
  • one of the concavely curved contact surfaces 20 of the connecting profile 9 bears against the convexly curved outer surface 17 of the column 6.
  • the individual grooves 15 of the column 6 are arranged distributed over the circumference of the column with a division of 45 °. Due to the pivotability of the connecting elements 1 within the grooves 15 of ⁇ 15 °, two wall elements 5 can be aligned with each other in any angular position.
  • the column 6 has a total of seven grooves 5.
  • a cable duct 34 is provided, in which electrical lines 35 can be laid and which is accessible from the outside via an opening 36.
  • the wall element-column connection illustrated in FIG. 2 differs from that according to FIG. 1 first of all in that the connecting element 1 is not articulated to the column 6, but rather to the relevant wall element 5.
  • the grooves 15 of the column 6 are shaped for this purpose so that they receive the associated clamping flange 2 of the connecting element 1 in a rotationally fixed manner.
  • the clear width between the lips 37 delimiting the openings 16 of the grooves 15 is only slightly larger than the thickness of the connecting web 4 of the connecting element 1.
  • the grooves 15 of the column provided according to FIG. 1 essentially apply.
  • the grooves 11 and their openings 13 are dimensioned such that the connecting element 1 can be pivoted about the axis 12 of the clamping flange 3, again in each case by 15 ° on both sides of the center line 24.
  • the axis 12 is outside the clamping flange 3; its pivotability within the groove 11 is, however, ensured by the mutually corresponding surfaces of the groove 11 on the one hand and the clamping flange 3 on the jacket of a circular cylinder.
  • the connecting element used in the wall element-column connection according to FIG. 2 is shown separately in an enlarged perspective view. It can be seen from this illustration that the two clamping flanges 2 and 3 have a cavity 38 at their ends, each of which tapers conically. This cavity 38 serves to receive an expansion element in the form of a conically tapered mandrel 39. If the wall elements 5 are aligned with one another and with the column 6, the mandrel 39 is pressed axially into the cavity 38, causing the corresponding clamping flange 3 to spread and to engage firmly the inner wall of the groove 11 is biased. This creates a frictional connection between the connecting profile 9 and the connecting element 1, which leads to a fixation of the angular position of the wall element in question to the column 6.
  • the wall element-column connection illustrated in FIG. 3 is almost self-explanatory. It is only to be emphasized that according to FIG. 3 it is possible to use a rigid connection using two connecting elements 1 of identical construction to produce between each wall element 5 and the column 6. If, however, the wall elements 5 are connected to the column 6 via only one connecting element 1 (top right), the wall element 5 can be pivoted to the center line 24 by twice 15 °. The design of the grooves 11 and the openings 13 of the connection profiles 9 assigned to them is again decisive for the pivotability.
  • the connecting element 1 each comprises a first clamping flange 2 and a second clamping flange 3, which are connected to one another via a connecting web 4.
  • the first clamping flange 2 has a rectangular basic shape, the two outwardly facing edges being flattened to form a hammer-shaped cross section.
  • the second clamping flange 3 has a circular cross section.
  • the connecting profile 9 is of a substantially T-shaped basic shape.
  • the configuration of the groove 11 arranged in the central plane 10 is decisive in connection with the present invention.
  • This groove is suitable for receiving both the first clamping flange 2 and the second clamping flange 3 of the connecting element 1.
  • the contour of the groove 11 is thus obtained by superimposing the contours of the two clamping flanges 2 and 3 of the connecting element 1.
  • the design and dimensioning of the two clamping flanges 2 and 3 of the connecting element 1 is chosen so that the contour of the groove in the above-described superimposition in sections corresponds to the contour of the first, non-circular clamping flange 2 and in sections to the contour of the second, round clamping flange 3.
  • the groove 11 is suitable both for receiving the first clamping flange 2 and for receiving the second clamping flange 3, the second clamping flange 3 being rotatable about its axis 12 in the groove 11 due to its round cross section, the first clamping flange, however is rotatably received in the groove 11, positively. That with its second, round clamping flange 3 in the groove 11 of the connecting Profiles 9 received connecting element 1 can thus be pivoted about the axis 12.
  • the swivel range is limited. It is predetermined by the clear width of the opening 13 of the groove 11, in the present case at ⁇ 15 °.
  • the opening 13 of the groove 11 is formed by oblique stop surfaces 14 which form an angle of 30 ° with one another.
  • Fig. 6 shows that the contour of the grooves 15 of the column 6 is exactly matched to the contour of the first clamping flange 2 of the connecting element 1.
  • the groove 15 of the column 6 can thus receive the first clamping flange 2 of the connecting element 1 in a form-fitting, rotationally fixed manner.
  • the clear width of the opening 16 of the groove 15 is only slightly larger than the thickness of the connecting web 4 of the connecting element 1.
  • the column 6 has on its outer surface 17 on both sides of the opening 16 of each groove 15 outwardly projecting ribs 18.
  • the connecting profile 9 has recesses 19 adjacent to the opening 13 of the groove 11. The function of the ribs 18 and the recesses 19 is explained in more detail below with reference to FIG. 3. This also applies to the concavely curved contact surfaces 20 of the connection profile 9.
  • the connecting profile 9 also has two cross-shaped grooves 21 which are open to the side. These are used in particular to accommodate a perforated rail, to which accessories can be attached to the relevant wall element 5. Correspondingly, recesses 22 are provided opposite each other in the area of the grooves 15 of the column 6 also serve to accommodate a perforated rail. Finally, the connecting profile 9 has a multipurpose bore 23, which is used in particular to fasten a foot to the relevant wall element 5 and to receive a connecting bolt which serves to fasten an adjacent wall element.
  • FIG. 5 shows the unit comprising a column 6, a wall element 5 and a connecting element 1 connecting these two components of a partition wall.
  • the first clamping flange 2 of the connecting element 1 is received in a form-fitting, rotationally fixed manner in the groove 15 of the column 6.
  • the connecting member 1 and the wall element 5 can be pivoted with respect to one another about the axis 12 of the second clamping flange 3 accommodated in the groove 11 of the connecting profile 9.
  • the wall element 5 can thus be pivoted out of the position shown in FIG. 5, in which the center line 10 of the wall element is aligned with the center line 24 of the groove 15 of the column 6, in each case by 15 °.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate a modification of the connecting element explained above with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.
  • the round clamping flange 3 is hollow and slotted.
  • the round clamping flange 3 is thus formed by two cheeks 30 enclosing a cavity 28, the cavity 28 being opened to the outside by a gap 29 existing between the opposite ends of the cheeks 30.
  • the cheeks 30 are made of springs.
  • a spreading element designed as a flattened toggle 32 is arranged between them in the cavity 28.
  • the toggle 32 can be rotated about its longitudinal axis, the rotatability being limited to 90 ° by the stop 33. While the toggle 32 in the position shown in FIG. 7 can deflect the cheeks 30 so that the round clamping flange 2 can be inserted laterally through the opening 13 into the groove 11 in a flattened form, the toggle 32 prevents in its in FIG.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 corresponds to the system explained above in accordance with FIGS. 4 to 6, so that no further explanations are required at this point.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates the situation in use explained above with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6 of a again modified connecting element 1.
  • the first, "non-round" clamping flange 2 has an essentially round cross section. In this case, however, it has a rib 26 projecting sideways for the rotationally fixed, positive, non-rotatable reception of this first clamping flange 2, the groove 15 of the column 6 has a corresponding recess 27; this extends over the same circumferential area as the rib 26.
  • the second, round clamping flange 3 in turn has a circular cylindrical outer surface, which ensures that the connecting element 1 can pivot about the axis 12 of the second clamping flange 3 accommodated in the groove 11 of the edge profile 9.
  • the second clamping flange 3 has a cavity 28. it is also slotted so that the cavity 28 is open to the outside through a gap 29. As a result, the second clamping flange 3 is thus reduced to two resilient cheeks 30.
  • the clear width of the gap 29 is greater than the difference between the diameter D of the second, round clamping flange 3 and the clear width W of the opening 13 of the groove 11 of the connecting profile 9.
  • the resilient cheeks 30 of the second clamping flange 3 can be in this way compress to such an extent that the corresponding flattened second clamping flange 3 can be inserted from the side through the opening 13 into the groove 11.
  • the groove 11 of the connecting profile 9 has a recess 31 which corresponds in terms of its shape to the recess 27 of the groove 15 of the column 6. This serves to receive the rib 26 of the non-circular clamping flange 2 of the connecting element 1 when connecting two wall elements 5 to one another.

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Abstract

Partition wall comprising at least one wall element (5) connected to a column (6) by a connecting element (1). The column (6) has a plurality of grooves distributed along its periphery and suitable for interacting with the connecting element (1). The wall element (5) has a connection profile (9) with at least one groove (11) on the edge side bordering on the column. The connecting element (1) has two clamping flanges (2,3) parallel to each other and interconnected by a connecting rod (4), wherein one flange is received in a groove (15) of the column (6) and the other flange is received in a groove (11) of the wall element (5). One (2) of the clamping flanges (2,3) of the connecting element (1) is received in the corresponding groove (11;15) in a rotationally fixed manner while the other clamping flange (13) is received in the corresponding groove (15;11) in such a way that it can rotate around its longitudinal axis (12) within a predetermined angular area.

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Trennwand partition wall
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Trennwand, umfassend mindestens ein über ein Verbindungselement mit einer Säule verbundenes Wandelement, wobei die Säule eine Mehrzahl von über ihren Umfang verteilt angeordneten, zum Zusammenwirken mit dem Verbindungs- element geeigneten Nuten aufweist.The present invention relates to a partition comprising at least one wall element connected to a column via a connecting element, the column having a plurality of grooves which are arranged distributed over its circumference and are suitable for interacting with the connecting element.
Es besteht eine geradezu unüberschaubare Fülle unterschiedlicher Trennwände, die aus vorgefertigten Komponenten (Wandelementen und Säulen) zusammengefügt werden. Die große Anzahl unterschiedlicher Systeme ist dabei in erster Linie eine Folge davon, daß derartige Trennwände für den Einsatz in den unterschiedlichsten Anwendungen bestimmt sind. Ein typischer Anwendungsbereich ist die Untergliederung von Großraumbüros in einzelne Zonen, seien es offene Bereiche oder aber geschlossene Zellen, beispielsweise Besprechungsräume. Auch zur Abschirmung einzelner Arbeitsplätze, beispielsweise gegen Sicht, Schall und/oder unerwünschten Lichteinfall kommen derartige Trennwände zum Einsatz. Weit verbreitet ist der Einsatz derartige Trennwände darüber hinaus im Bereich von Ausstellungen und Messen.There is an almost unmanageable abundance of different partitions, which are assembled from prefabricated components (wall elements and columns). The large number of different systems is primarily a result of the fact that such partitions are intended for use in a wide variety of applications. A typical area of application is the breakdown of open-plan offices into individual zones, be it open areas or closed cells, for example meeting rooms. Partitions of this type are also used to shield individual workplaces, for example against visibility, sound and / or unwanted light. Such partition walls are also widely used in the area of exhibitions and trade fairs.
Bei Trennwänden wird großer Wert auf eine flexible Gestaltung gelegt. Dies äußert sich insbesondere darin, daß die Wandelemente in unterschiedlichen Winkel- Stellungen an den Säulen anbringbar sind. Um diese Voraussetzung zu erfüllen, kann die Verbindung zwischen Wandelementen und Säulen auf verschiedene Weise erfolgen. Bekannt sind insbesondere die Verbindung mittels Klettmaterials (z.B. CH 632034 A5) , mittels magnetischer Kräfte (z. B. CH 662601 A5) , mittels an den Wandelementen vorgesehener, in Ringnuten der Säulen eingreifender Haken (z. B. DE 7222826 Ul) oder mittels mechanischer Verbindungselemente (z. B. Klemm- oder Rastelemente) , die an den Rändern der Wandelemente vorgesehen sind und in Längsnuten der Säulen eingreifen (z. B. US-A 4544300, DE 2931026 AI, EP 0118411 A2 , EP 0552647 AI) . Die zuletzt genannten Dokumente bilden dabei den nächstkommenden Stand der Technik, denen Trennwände gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 entnehmbar sind.With partition walls, great value is placed on flexible design. This manifests itself in particular in the fact that the wall elements can be attached to the columns in different angular positions. To meet this requirement, the connection between wall elements and columns can be done in different ways. In particular, the connection by means of Velcro material (eg CH 632034 A5) is known magnetic forces (e.g. CH 662601 A5), by means of hooks (e.g. DE 7222826 Ul) provided on the wall elements which engage in the ring grooves of the pillars or by means of mechanical connecting elements (e.g. clamping or locking elements) the edges of the wall elements are provided and engage in longitudinal grooves of the columns (e.g. US-A 4544300, DE 2931026 AI, EP 0118411 A2, EP 0552647 AI). The last-mentioned documents form the closest prior art, from which partitions can be found according to the preamble of claim 1.
Zur Verbindung zweier Wandelemente untereinander ist ferner der Einsatz von Verbindungselementen bekannt, die zwei zueinander parallele, über einen Verbindungs- steg miteinander verbundene Klemmflansche aufweisen, von denen jeweils einer in einer Nut eines Randprofils der miteinander verketteten Wandelemente aufgenommen ist . Im Zusammenhang mit der zuletzt genannten Art der Verbindung zweier Wandelemente miteinander bilden insbesondere die US 4232724 A, die US 4777777 A, die FR 2479306 AI, die GB 2051916 A und die WO 95/28532 einen einschlägigen Stand der Technik.For connecting two wall elements to one another, the use of connecting elements is also known which has two mutually parallel clamping flanges which are connected to one another via a connecting web, one of which is accommodated in a groove in an edge profile of the wall elements which are linked to one another. In connection with the last-mentioned type of connection of two wall elements, in particular US 4232724 A, US 4777777 A, FR 2479306 AI, GB 2051916 A and WO 95/28532 form a relevant prior art.
Ein Problem von bekannten gattungsgemäßen Trennwänden liegt in der Konkurrenz zwischen Flexibilität und Festigkeit der fertig aufgebauten Trennwand. Denn zur Steigerung der Flexibilität, d. h. der Erhöhung der möglichen Stellungen der Wandelemente und der Säulen zueinander wird nach dem Stand der Technik die Anzahl der Nuten der Säulen erhöht. Dies resultiert jedoch ab einer gewissen Anzahl von Nuten in einer Schwächung der diese begrenzenden Rippen. Die vorliegende Erfindung zielt darauf ab, bei Trennwänden der gattungsgemäßen Art, bei denen Wandelemente unter Verwendung von Verbindungselementen mit Säulen verbunden sind, die Flexibilität hinsichtlich der Gestaltung und der Einsatzmöglichkeiten zu steigern, ohne zugleich die Festigkeit der fertigen aufgebauten Trennwand zu reduzieren.A problem with known generic partition walls is the competition between flexibility and strength of the finished partition. This is because, in order to increase the flexibility, ie to increase the possible positions of the wall elements and the columns relative to one another, the number of grooves in the columns is increased. However, from a certain number of grooves, this results in a weakening of the ribs delimiting these. The present invention aims at partition walls of the generic type, in which wall elements are connected to columns using connecting elements, to increase the flexibility with regard to the design and the possible uses, without at the same time reducing the strength of the finished partition wall.
Gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung ist zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe die Kombination der folgenden Merkmale vorgesehen:According to the present invention, the combination of the following features is provided to achieve this object:
Das Wandelement weist randseitig, angrenzend an die Säule ein Verbindungsprofil mit mindestens einer Nut auf; das Verbindungselement weist zwei zueinander parallele, über einen Verbindungssteg miteinander verbundene Klemmflansche auf, von denen einer in einer Nut der Säule und der andere in einer Nut des Verbindungsprofils des Wandelements aufgenommen ist; einer der beiden Klemmflansche des Verbindungs- elements ist in der zugeordneten Nut drehfest und der andere Klemmflansch ist in der zugeordneten Nut innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Winkelbereichs um seine Längsachse verschwenkbar aufgenommen.The wall element has a connecting profile with at least one groove on the edge, adjacent to the column; the connecting element has two mutually parallel clamping flanges connected to one another via a connecting web, one of which is received in a groove of the column and the other in a groove of the connecting profile of the wall element; one of the two clamping flanges of the connecting element is rotationally fixed in the assigned groove and the other clamping flange is received in the assigned groove so that it can pivot about its longitudinal axis within a predetermined angular range.
Die vorliegende Erfindung zeichnet sich somit dadurch aus, daß die Verbindung zwischen Wandelementen und Säulen über ein Verbindungselement hergestellt wird, welches sowohl mit dem betreffenden Wandelement- wie auch mit der betreffenden Säule in im wesentlichen übereinstimmender Weise verbunden ist, nämlich indem ein Klemmflansch des Verbindungselements in einer Nut der Säule bzw. des Wandelements aufgenommen ist. Dabei ist für die erfindungsgemäße Trennwand charakteristisch, daß einer der beiden Klemmflansche des Verbindungselements in der zugeordneten Nut (des Wandelements bzw. der Säule) drehfest aufgenommen ist, wohingegen der andere Klemmflansch in der zugeordneten Nut (der Säule bzw. des Wandelements) innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Winkelbereichs um seine Längsachse verschwenkbar aufgenommen ist. Mit anderen Worten, das Verbindungselement ist mit einer der beiden Komponenten (Wandelement bzw. Säule) starr, mit der anderen Komponente (Säule bzw. Wandelement) hingegen gelenkig verbunden. Auf diese Weise ist der im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung eingesetzten Verbindung von Wandelementen und Säulen eine gewisse Asymmetrie eigen, die für die Lösung der weiter oben angegebenen Aufgabenstellung von Bedeutung ist. Denn durch die gelenkige Verbindung des Verbindungselements mit einer der Komponenten ergibt sich über eine stufenlose Verstellbarkeit ein bei gattungsgemäßen Trennwänden bisher nicht bekanntes Maß an Flexibilität hinsichtlich der Gestaltung und der Einsatzmöglichkeiten der Trennwand. Die Säule kommt mit einer relativ geringen Anzahl von Nuten aus, um alle gängigen Winkelstellungen abzudecken, so daß die die Nuten begrenzenden Rippen relativ dickwandig ausgeführt sein können. Dies sorgt ebenso wie die drehfeste Verbindung des Verbindungs- elements mit der anderen Komponente dafür, daß die Festigkeit der fertig aufgebauten Trennwand nicht beeinträchtigt ist.The present invention is thus characterized in that the connection between wall elements and columns is established via a connecting element which is connected to both the relevant wall element and the relevant column in a substantially identical manner, namely by a clamping flange of the connecting element in a groove the column or wall element is added. It is characteristic of the partition according to the invention that one of the two clamping flanges of the connecting element is received in a rotationally fixed manner in the assigned groove (of the wall element or the column), whereas the other clamping flange in the assigned groove (of the column or of the wall element) is within a predetermined one Angular range is pivotally received about its longitudinal axis. In other words, the connecting element is rigidly connected to one of the two components (wall element or column), but is articulatedly connected to the other component (column or wall element). In this way, a certain asymmetry is inherent in the connection of wall elements and columns used in the context of the present invention, which is important for solving the task specified above. Because the articulated connection of the connecting element with one of the components results in an infinitely variable adjustability of a degree of flexibility not previously known with generic partition walls with regard to the design and the possible uses of the partition wall. The column requires a relatively small number of grooves to cover all common angular positions, so that the ribs delimiting the grooves can be made relatively thick-walled. Like the non-rotatable connection of the connecting element with the other component, this ensures that the strength of the finished partition is not impaired.
Im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung kann die innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Winkelbereichs verschwenkbare Aufnahme eines Klemmflansches in der zugeordneten Nut dem Randprofil des Wandelements zugeordnet sein; in diesem Falle ist das Verbindungselement mit der Säule starr verbunden. Es kommt jedoch in gleicher Weise in Betracht, daß die innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Winkelbereichs verschwenkbare Aufnahme eines Klemmflansches in der zugeordneten Nut der Säule zugeordnet ist; in diesem Falle ist das Verbindungselement mit dem Wandelement starr verbunden. Jede der beiden Alternativen ist mit spezifischen Vorteilen verbunden, so daß je nach Anwendungsbereich die eine oder die andere Ausgestaltung zu bevorzugen ist. Ist gemäß der ersten Alternative die innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Winkelbereichs verschwenkbare Aufnahme eines Klemmflansches in der zugeordneten Nut dem Randprofil des Wandelements zugeordnet, so können die Öffnungen der Nuten der Säule besonders schmal ausgeführt sein. In diesem Falle zeichnet sich die Säule durch eine weitgehend geschlossene Oberfläche aus, was unter statischen und ästhetischen Gesichtspunkten gleichermaßen von Vorteil ist.Within the scope of the present invention, the receptacle of a clamping flange which can be pivoted within a predetermined angular range can be accommodated in the associated groove be assigned to the edge profile of the wall element; in this case the connecting element is rigidly connected to the column. However, it is equally possible that the receptacle of a clamping flange, which can be pivoted within a predetermined angular range, is assigned to the column in the associated groove; in this case the connecting element is rigidly connected to the wall element. Each of the two alternatives has specific advantages, so that depending on the area of application, one or the other configuration is preferred. If, according to the first alternative, the receptacle of a clamping flange in the assigned groove, which can be pivoted within a predetermined angular range, is assigned to the edge profile of the wall element, the openings of the grooves of the column can be made particularly narrow. In this case, the column is characterized by a largely closed surface, which is equally advantageous from a static and aesthetic point of view.
Das im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung eingesetzte Verbindungselement kann, muß jedoch nicht symmetrisch aufgebaut sein. In diesem Sinne können die beiden Klemmflansche bevorzugt einen übereinstimmenden Querschnitt aufweisen; zwingend ist dies jedoch nicht, wie weiter unten in größerem Detail erläutert wird. Zumindest einer der beiden Klemmflansche weist bevorzugt einen zumindest bereichsweise kreisförmigen Querschnitt auf. Dies ist zweckmäßig, um bei einer möglichst großflächigen Anlage des Klemmflansches in der zugeordneten Nut die Verschwenkbarkeit dieses Klemmflansches um seine Längsachse herum zu gewährleisten . Eine wiederum andere bevorzugte Ausführungsform der Erfindung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, daß ein Feststell- element vorgesehen ist, mittels welchem die Winkelstellung des Verbindungselements in der Nut, in der der zugeordnete Klemmflansch verschwenkbar aufgenommen ist, fixierbar ist. Ein derartiges Feststellelement kann technisch-konstruktiv auf vielfältige Weise realisiert sein. Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, daß mindestens einer der beiden Klemmflansche geschlitzt und mittels eines Spreizelements spreizbar ist. Besonders bevorzugt weist der geschlitzte Klemmflansch einen von zwei federnden Wangen begrenzten zylindrischen Hohlraum auf . Der Schlitz bzw. der zylindrische Hohlraum des runden Klemmflansches dient dabei der Aufnahme eines Spreiz- elements. Mit diesem läßt sich der betreffende runde Klemmflansch spreizen. Wird der Klemmflansch gespreizt, so wird das Verbindungselement in der betreffenden Nut durch Reibschluß fixiert. Das Spreizelement kann dabei insbesondere als verdrehbarer (exzentrischer) Knebel ausgebildet sein. Zweckmäßigerweise sind dabei zwei Anschläge vorgesehen, die den Winkelbereich, innerhalb dessen der Knebel verdrehbar ist, begrenzen, wobei der eine Anschlag die Stellung minimaler Spreizung des betreffenden Klemmflansches definiert und der andere Anschlag die Stellung maximaler Spreizung. Dies erweist sich insbesondere vor dem Hintergrund als zweckmäßig, daß es aufgrund der Aufbausituation der Trennwand häufig nicht möglich sein wird, die Stellung des Knebels optisch zu überprüfen. Als Spreizelement kommen auch andere Teile in Betracht wie beispielsweise Keile oder konische Dorne, die beim Axialverschieben in den geschlitzten Klemmflansch bzw. ggf. in dessen Hohlraum hinein den Klemmflansch spreizen. Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Erfindung zeichnet sich das Verbindungselement mit mindestens einem geschlitzten, runden Klemmflansch dadurch aus, daß die lichte Weite des Schlitzes mindestens ebenso groß ist wie die Differenz zwischen dem Durchmesser des Klemmflansches und der lichten Weite der Öffnung derjenigen Nut, die zur gelenkigen Aufnahme des Verbindungselements vorgesehen ist . Bei einer derartigen Abstimmung des runden Klemmflansches des Verbindungselements einerseits und der Nut des Wandelements bzw. der Säule andererseits kann der runde Klemmflansch um ein solches Maß zusammengedrückt werden, daß er durch die seitliche Öffnung der Nut in diese eingesetzt werden kann. Auf diese Weise läßt sich beim Aufbau der Trennwand ein axiales Einführen des Verbindungselements mit seinem runden Klemmflansch in die entsprechende Nut des Wandelements bzw. der Säule vermeiden. Vielmehr läßt sich die betreffende Komponente seitlich auf den runden Klemmflansch des Verbindungselements, welches mit seinem unrunden Klemmflansch in eine Nut der anderen Komponente eingesetzt ist, aufclipsen. Dies ist von besonderem Vorteil im Hinblick auf eine nachträgliche Umgestaltung einer bereits aufgebauten Trennwand; denn auf diese Weise läßt sich eine bestehende Trennwand beliebig um weitere Wandelemente ergänzen, ohne zuvor abgebaut bzw. zerlegt werden zu müssen. Erst dann, wenn das Wandelement bzw. der Säule auf den runden Klemmflansch des Verbindungs- elements aufgeclipst worden ist, wird das Spreizelement in dem runden Klemmflansch zu dessen Spreizung aktiviert, um ein seitliches Abziehen des Wandelements bzw. der Säule von dem Verbindungselement zu verhindern und ggf. zusätzlich für eine Fixierung des zwischen dem Wandelement bzw. der Säule und dem Verbindungselement eingestellten Winkels zu sorgen.The connecting element used in the context of the present invention can, but need not, be constructed symmetrically. In this sense, the two clamping flanges can preferably have a matching cross section; However, this is not mandatory, as will be explained in greater detail below. At least one of the two clamping flanges preferably has an at least partially circular cross section. This is expedient in order to ensure the pivotability of this clamping flange about its longitudinal axis when the clamping flange is in contact with the largest possible area in the associated groove. Yet another preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in that a locking element is provided, by means of which the angular position of the connecting element can be fixed in the groove, in which the associated clamping flange is pivotably received. Such a locking element can be implemented in a technical and constructive manner in a variety of ways. In particular, it can be provided that at least one of the two clamping flanges is slotted and spreadable by means of an expansion element. The slotted clamping flange particularly preferably has a cylindrical cavity delimited by two resilient cheeks. The slot or the cylindrical cavity of the round clamping flange serves to accommodate an expansion element. The round clamping flange in question can be spread with this. If the clamping flange is spread, the connecting element is fixed in the relevant groove by friction. The expansion element can in particular be designed as a rotatable (eccentric) gag. Two stops are expediently provided, which limit the angular range within which the toggle can be rotated, one stop defining the position of minimal expansion of the clamping flange in question and the other stop defining the position of maximum expansion. This proves to be particularly useful against the background that it will often not be possible to visually check the position of the toggle due to the construction situation of the partition. Other parts can also be considered as spreading elements, such as wedges or conical mandrels, which spread the clamping flange during axial displacement into the slotted clamping flange or possibly into its cavity. In a particularly preferred development of the invention, the connecting element with at least one slotted, round clamping flange is characterized in that the clear width of the slot is at least as large as the difference between the diameter of the clamping flange and the clear width of the opening of the groove used for articulated receptacle of the connecting element is provided. With such coordination of the round clamping flange of the connecting element on the one hand and the groove of the wall element or the column on the other hand, the round clamping flange can be compressed to such an extent that it can be inserted into the groove through the lateral opening of the groove. In this way, an axial insertion of the connecting element with its round clamping flange into the corresponding groove of the wall element or the column can be avoided when the partition is constructed. Rather, the component in question can be laterally clipped onto the round clamping flange of the connecting element, which is inserted with its non-circular clamping flange into a groove of the other component. This is particularly advantageous with regard to a subsequent redesign of a partition that has already been set up; because in this way an existing partition can be supplemented with other wall elements without having to be dismantled or dismantled beforehand. Only when the wall element or the column has been clipped onto the round clamping flange of the connecting element is the expansion element in the round clamping flange activated to spread it, in order to prevent the wall element or the column from being pulled off the connecting element laterally and if necessary, additionally for a fixation between the Wall element or the column and the connecting element set angle.
Das im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung zum Einsatz kommende Verbindungselement kann gemäß einer wiederum anderen bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung einen asymmetrischen Aufbau aufweisen dergestalt, daß die beiden Verbindungsflansche über einen unterschiedlichen Querschnitt verfügen. Einer der beiden Klemmflansche verfügt dabei zweckmäßigerweise über eine zumindest bereichsweise runde Kontur; dies ist günstig im Hinblick auf die Verschwenkbarkeit dieses - im folgenden verkürzt als "rund" bezeichneten - Klemmflansches in einer korrespondierenden Nut einer Trennwandkomponente (Wandelement oder Säule) , in der dieser Klemmflansch aufgenommen ist. Der andere Klemmflansch verfügt zweckmäßigerweise über eine zumindest bereichsweise unrunde Kontur; dies ist wiederum günstig im Hinblick auf eine nicht-verschwenkbare, formschlüssige, drehfeste Aufnahme dieses - im folgenden verkürzt als "unrund" bezeichneten - Klemmflansches in einer korrespondierenden Nut der anderen Trennwandkomponente (Säule oder Wandelement) , die unter Verwendung des asymmetrischen Verbindungselements mit der ersten Trennwandkomponente zu verbinden ist. Der unrunde Klemmflansch des Verbindungselements kann dabei formschlüssig, drehfest in einer Nut der Säule aufgenommen sein, während der runde Klemmflansch des Verbindungselements innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Winkelbereichs um seine Längsachse herum verschwenkbar in einer Nut eines randseitig an dem Wandelement vorgesehenen Verbindungsprofils aufgenommen ist. Die formschlüssige, drehfeste Aufnahme des unrunden Klemmflansches des Verbindungselements in einer Nut der Säule führt zu einer eindeutigen Fixierung des Verbindungselements an der Säule in einer vorgegebenen definierten Stellung. Demgegenüber führt die innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Winkelbereichs um seine Längsachse herum verschwenkbare Aufnahme des runden Klemmflansches des Verbindungselements in einer Nut eines Verbindungs- profils des Wandelements zu innerhalb dieses Winkelbereichs beliebigen, stufenlos einstellbaren Stellungen des Wandelements zur Säule. In diesem Zusammenhang ist von Bedeutung, daß zur ausreichend festen Verbindung eines Wandelements mit einer Säule nur ein, ggf. aus mehreren axial in Reihe angeordneten Segmenten bestehendes Verbindungselement vorgesehen zu sein braucht, was die Verschwenkbarkeit des Wandelements um die Achse des runden Klemmflansches des Verbindungs- elements herum ermöglicht.According to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the connecting element used in the context of the present invention can have an asymmetrical structure such that the two connecting flanges have a different cross section. One of the two clamping flanges expediently has an at least partially round contour; this is favorable in view of the pivotability of this - in the following abbreviated as "round" - clamping flange in a corresponding groove of a partition component (wall element or column) in which this clamping flange is received. The other clamping flange expediently has an at least partially non-circular contour; this is again favorable with regard to a non-pivotable, form-fitting, rotationally fixed receptacle of this - hereinafter abbreviated as "non-circular" - clamping flange in a corresponding groove of the other partition component (column or wall element), which uses the asymmetrical connecting element with the first Partition component is to be connected. The non-circular clamping flange of the connecting element can be received in a form-fitting, rotationally fixed manner in a groove of the column, while the round clamping flange of the connecting element is accommodated in a groove of a connecting profile provided on the edge of the wall element within a predetermined angular range around its longitudinal axis. The positive, non-rotatable reception of the non-circular clamping flange of the connecting element in a groove Column leads to a clear fixation of the connecting element on the column in a predetermined, defined position. In contrast, the inclusion of the round clamping flange of the connecting element in a groove of a connecting profile of the wall element within a predetermined angular range about its longitudinal axis leads to any, continuously adjustable positions of the wall element to the column within this angular range. In this connection it is important that only one connecting element, possibly consisting of several segments arranged axially in series, needs to be provided for the sufficiently firm connection of a wall element, which makes the wall element pivotable about the axis of the round clamping flange of the connecting element. elements around.
Nur zur Klarstellung sei darauf hingewiesen, daß in diesem Zusammenhang der Übergangsbereich, in dem jeder der Klemmflansche in den Verbindungssteg übergeht, weder als "rund" noch als "unrund" im Sinne der vorstehenden Terminologie anzusehen ist; er bleibt vielmehr bei der Bestimmung der Querschnittsform der Klemmflansche außer Betracht.It should only be pointed out for clarification that in this context the transition area, in which each of the clamping flanges merges into the connecting web, is neither to be regarded as "round" nor as "out of round" in the sense of the above terminology; rather, it is disregarded when determining the cross-sectional shape of the clamping flanges.
Wie sich aus den nachstehenden Erläuterungen ergibt, ist die vorstehend erläuterte asymmetrische Gestaltung des Verbindungselements auch insoweit günstig, als dieses unter Umständen dann auch zur Verbindung zweier identisch aufgebauter Wandelemente miteinander verwendet werden kann.As can be seen from the explanations below, the asymmetrical design of the connecting element explained above is also advantageous insofar as it can under certain circumstances also be used to connect two identically constructed wall elements to one another.
Die im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung einsetzbare Säule weist bevorzugt eine Mehrzahl übereinstimmender Nuten auf, welche mit einer Teilung von 45° über den Umfang der Säule verteilt angeordnet sind. In diesem Falle beträgt der vorgegebene Winkelbereich, innerhalb dessen der betreffende Klemmflansch um seine Längsachse herum in einer Nut des Wandelements verschwenkbar ist, besonders bevorzugt ± 15°. Jede der Grundstellungen zweier an der betreffenden Säule angeschlossener Wandelemente zueinander (90°, 135°, 180°) läßt sich in diesem Falle durch das bei beiden Wandelementen bestehende Spiel von ± 15° um jeweils insgesamt 30° vergrößern und verkleinern; dies bedeutet, daß die beiden an der Säule angeschlossenen Wandelemente in diesem Falle jedem beliebigen Winkel zueinander einnehmen Können. Bestimmte Winkelstellungen (z.B. 120°) sind dabei sogar auf doppelte Weise zu erreichen, nämlich durch Vergrößerung der 90° -Grundstellung um zweimal 15° wie auch durch Verkleinerung der 135°- Grundstellung beispielsweise um einmal 15°.The column that can be used in the context of the present invention preferably has a plurality of identical ones Grooves on, which are arranged with a 45 ° division over the circumference of the column. In this case, the predetermined angular range within which the clamping flange in question can be pivoted about its longitudinal axis in a groove in the wall element is particularly preferably ± 15 °. In this case, each of the basic positions of two wall elements connected to the respective column (90 °, 135 °, 180 °) can be enlarged and reduced by a total of 30 ° by the play of ± 15 ° in both wall elements; this means that the two wall elements connected to the column can in this case take any angle to one another. Certain angular positions (eg 120 °) can even be achieved in two ways, namely by increasing the basic 90 ° position by two 15 ° as well as reducing the basic 135 ° position, for example by one 15 °.
Eine wiederum andere bevorzugte Weiterbildung der Erfindung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, daß das Wandelement auf seiner der Säule zugewandten Seite beidseits der mindestens einen Nut konkav gekrümmte Anlageflächen aufweist. Die Krümmung der Anlageflächen entspricht dabei im wesentlichen der Krümmung der Oberfläche der Säule zwischen jeweils zwei Nuten. Der vorgegebene Winkelbereich, innerhalb dessen das Wandelement um die Längsachse des betreffenden Klemmflansches herum verschwenkbar ist, wird dabei durch Anliegen einer der beiden Anlageflächen an der Oberfläche der Säule begrenzt. Durch die flächige Anlage wird dabei eine Beschädigung der Säule und/oder des Wandelements vermieden. Im Folgenden wird die vorliegende Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die anliegende Zeichnung näher erläutert . Dabei zeigtYet another preferred development of the invention is characterized in that the wall element on its side facing the column has concave curved contact surfaces on both sides of the at least one groove. The curvature of the contact surfaces essentially corresponds to the curvature of the surface of the column between two grooves. The predetermined angular range, within which the wall element can be pivoted about the longitudinal axis of the clamping flange in question, is limited by the fact that one of the two contact surfaces bears against the surface of the column. The flat system prevents damage to the column and / or the wall element. The present invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the attached drawing. It shows
Fig. 1 eine erfindungsgemäße Wandelement-Säule- Verbindung, bei der symmetrische Verbindungselemente in der Säule gelenkig aufgenommen sind; Fig. 2 veranschaulicht eine weitere erfindungsgemäße Wandelement-Säule-Verbindung mit symmetrischem Verbindungselement, wobei die gelenkige Aufnahme des Verbindungs- elements den Wandelementen zugeordnet ist; und1 shows a wall element-column connection according to the invention, in which symmetrical connecting elements are articulated in the column; 2 illustrates a further wall element-column connection according to the invention with a symmetrical connecting element, the articulated receptacle of the connecting element being assigned to the wall elements; and
Fig. 3 zeigt eine Wandelement-Säule-Verbindung, bei der in definierten Stellungen der Wandelemente zur Säule eine Fixierung der Wandelemente über ein zweites, ebenfalls symmetrisches Verbindungselement erfolgen kann;3 shows a wall element-column connection, in which the wall elements can be fixed in a defined position of the wall elements relative to the column by means of a second, likewise symmetrical connecting element;
Fig. 4 bis 6 veranschaulichen die Verbindung eines Wandelements mit einer Säule unter Verwendung einer ersten bevorzugten Ausführungsform eines asymmetrischen Verbindungselements; die4 to 6 illustrate the connection of a wall element to a column using a first preferred embodiment of an asymmetrical connection element; the
Fig. 7 und 8 zeigen die Verwendung einer zweiten bevorzugten Ausführungsform eines asymmetrischen Verbindungselements zur Verbindung eines Wandelements mit einer Säule; und7 and 8 show the use of a second preferred embodiment of an asymmetrical connecting element for connecting a wall element to a column; and
Fig. 9 veranschaulicht die Verwendung einer dritten bevorzugten Ausführungsform eines asymmetrischen Verbindungselements zur Verbindung eines Wandelements mit einer Säule .Figure 9 illustrates the use of a third preferred embodiment of an asymmetric connector for Connection of a wall element to a column.
Gemäß Fig. 1 ist zur Verbindung jeweils eines schematisch dargestellten Wandelements 5 mit einer Säule 6 ein Verbindungselement 1 vorgesehen. Die Verbindungselemente 1 umfassen jeweils einen ersten Klemmflansch 2 und einen zweiten Klemmflansch 3, die über einen Verbindungssteg 4 miteinander verbunden sind. Die beiden Klemmflansche 2 und 3 weisen dabei einen übereinstimmenden kreiszylindrischen Querschnitt auf, wodurch das Verbindungselement 1 einen symmetrischen Aufbau erhält.According to FIG. 1, a connecting element 1 is provided for connecting a schematically represented wall element 5 to a column 6. The connecting elements 1 each comprise a first clamping flange 2 and a second clamping flange 3, which are connected to one another via a connecting web 4. The two clamping flanges 2 and 3 have a matching circular cylindrical cross section, whereby the connecting element 1 is given a symmetrical structure.
Jedes der Wandelemente 5 umfaßt einen Wandkörper 7 und ein randseitig angeordnetes Verbindungsprofil 9. Letzteres verfügt über eine in der Mittelebene 10 angeordnete Nut 11, die zur Aufnahme eines der Klemmflansche 2 bzw. 3 des Verbindungselements 1 geeignet ist. Die lichte Weite der Öffnung 13 der Nut 11 ist nur unwesentlich größer als die Dicke des Verbindungsstegs 4 des Verbindungselements 1. Hierdurch ergibt sich eine drehfeste, formschlüssige Verbindung des Verbindungs- elements 1 mit dem Verbindungsprofil 9 des Wandelements 5.Each of the wall elements 5 comprises a wall body 7 and a connecting profile 9 arranged on the edge. The latter has a groove 11 arranged in the central plane 10, which is suitable for receiving one of the clamping flanges 2 or 3 of the connecting element 1. The clear width of the opening 13 of the groove 11 is only insignificantly larger than the thickness of the connecting web 4 of the connecting element 1. This results in a rotationally fixed, positive connection of the connecting element 1 with the connecting profile 9 of the wall element 5.
Demgegenüber sind die Nuten 15 und die diesen zugeordneten Öffnungen 16 der Säule 6 so ausgeführt, daß das Verbindungselement 1 um die Achse 12 des in der Nut 15 aufgenommenen Klemmflansches 3 herum verschwenkbar ist, und zwar innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Winkelbereichs . Dieser beträgt zu beiden Seiten der Mittellinien 24 15°. Die jeweilige Endstellung wird dabei definiert durch Anlage des Verbindungsstegs 4 des Verbindungselements 1 an einer der beiden die Öffnung 16 begrenzenden, zueinander divergierenden Wände. Zugleich liegt in der Endstellung eine der konkav gekrümmten Anlageflächen 20 des Verbindungsprofils 9 an der konvex gekrümmten Außenfläche 17 der Säule 6 an.In contrast, the grooves 15 and the openings 16 of the column 6 assigned to them are designed such that the connecting element 1 can be pivoted about the axis 12 of the clamping flange 3 accommodated in the groove 15, within a predetermined angular range. This is 24 15 ° on both sides of the center lines. The respective end position is defined by creating the Connecting web 4 of the connecting element 1 on one of the two walls delimiting the opening 16 and diverging from one another. At the same time, in the end position one of the concavely curved contact surfaces 20 of the connecting profile 9 bears against the convexly curved outer surface 17 of the column 6.
Die einzelnen Nuten 15 der Säule 6 sind mit einer Teilung von 45° über den Umfang der Säule verteilt angeordnet . Durch die Verschwenkbarkeit der Verbindungselemente 1 innerhalb der Nuten 15 von ± 15° lassen sich zwei Wandelemente 5 in jeder beliebigen Winkelstellung zueinander ausrichten. Die Säule 6 verfügt über insgesamt sieben Nuten 5. Im übrigen ist ein Kabelschacht 34 vorgesehen, in welchem elektrische Leitungen 35 verlegt sein können und der über eine Öffnung 36 von außen zugänglich ist.The individual grooves 15 of the column 6 are arranged distributed over the circumference of the column with a division of 45 °. Due to the pivotability of the connecting elements 1 within the grooves 15 of ± 15 °, two wall elements 5 can be aligned with each other in any angular position. The column 6 has a total of seven grooves 5. In addition, a cable duct 34 is provided, in which electrical lines 35 can be laid and which is accessible from the outside via an opening 36.
Die in Fig. 2 veranschaulichte Wandelement-Säule- Verbindung unterscheidet sich von derjenigen gemäß Fig. 1 zu allererst dadurch, daß das Verbindungselement 1 nicht mit der Säule 6 gelenkig verbunden ist, sondern vielmehr mit dem betreffenden Wandelement 5. Die Nuten 15 der Säule 6 sind zu diesem Zweck so geformt, daß sie den zugeordneten Klemmflansch 2 des Verbindungselements 1 formschlüssig drehfest aufnehmen. Insbesondere ist die lichte Weite zwischen den die Öffnungen 16 der Nuten 15 begrenzenden Lippen 37 nur geringfügig größer als die Dicke des Verbindungsstegs 4 des Verbindungs- elements 1. Verglichen mit der Wandelement-Säule- Verbindung gemäß Fig. 1 ergibt sich hierdurch eine weitestgehend geschlossene Oberfläche der Säule 6, was unter ästhetischen Gesichtspunkten gewünscht sein kann. Für die Gestaltung der Nuten 11 der gemäß Fig. 2 vorgesehenen Verbindungsprofile 9 der Wandelemente 5 gelten im wesentlichen die Ausführungen zu den Nuten 15 der gemäß Fig. 1 vorgesehenen Säule. Insbesondere sind die Nuten 11 und deren Öffnungen 13 so dimensioniert, daß das Verbindungselement 1 um die Achse 12 des Klemmflansches 3 herum verschwenkt werden kann, und zwar wiederum jeweils um 15° zu beiden Seiten der Mittellinie 24. Im Hinblick auf die spezifische Gestaltung der Klemmflansche 2 und 3 liegt die Achse 12 außerhalb des Klemmflansches 3; dessen Verschwenkbarkeit innerhalb der Nut 11 ist dabei jedoch durch die zueinander korrespondierenden, auf dem Mantel eines Kreiszylinders angeordneten Oberflächen der Nut 11 einerseits und des Klemmflansches 3 andererseits gewährleistet .The wall element-column connection illustrated in FIG. 2 differs from that according to FIG. 1 first of all in that the connecting element 1 is not articulated to the column 6, but rather to the relevant wall element 5. The grooves 15 of the column 6 are shaped for this purpose so that they receive the associated clamping flange 2 of the connecting element 1 in a rotationally fixed manner. In particular, the clear width between the lips 37 delimiting the openings 16 of the grooves 15 is only slightly larger than the thickness of the connecting web 4 of the connecting element 1. Compared with the wall element-column connection according to FIG. 1, this results in a largely closed surface the column 6, which may be desirable from an aesthetic point of view. For the design of the grooves 11 of the connection profiles 9 of the wall elements 5 provided according to FIG. 2, the explanations for the grooves 15 of the column provided according to FIG. 1 essentially apply. In particular, the grooves 11 and their openings 13 are dimensioned such that the connecting element 1 can be pivoted about the axis 12 of the clamping flange 3, again in each case by 15 ° on both sides of the center line 24. With regard to the specific design of the clamping flanges 2 and 3, the axis 12 is outside the clamping flange 3; its pivotability within the groove 11 is, however, ensured by the mutually corresponding surfaces of the groove 11 on the one hand and the clamping flange 3 on the jacket of a circular cylinder.
Das bei der Wandelement-Säule-Verbindung gemäß Fig. 2 eingesetzte Verbindungselement ist in perspektivischer Ansicht vergrößert gesondert dargestellt. Dieser Darstellung ist zu entnehmen, daß die beiden Klemmflansche 2 und 3 endseitig einen Hohlraum 38 aufweisen, der sich jeweils konisch verjüngt. Dieser Hohlraum 38 dient der Aufnahme eines Spreizelements in Form eines konisch angespitzten Dorns 39. Sind die Wandelemente 5 zueinander und zur Säule 6 ausgerichtet, so wird der Dorn 39 axial in den Hohlraum 38 eingepreßt, wodurch der entsprechende Klemmflansch 3 gespreizt und zur festen Anlage an der Innenwand der Nut 11 vorgespannt wird. Hierdurch entsteht eine reibschlüssige Verbindung zwischen dem Verbindungsprofil 9 und dem Verbindungselement 1, welche für eine Fixierung der Winkelstellung des betreffenden Wandelements zur Säule 6 führt . Nach den vorstehenden Erläuterungen der Fig. 1 und 2 erklärt sich die in Fig. 3 veranschaulichte Wandelement-Säule-Verbindung nahezu von selbst. Hervorzuheben ist lediglich, daß gemäß Fig. 3 die Möglichkeit besteht, unter Verwendung zweier übereinstimmend aufgebauter Verbindungselemente 1 eine starre Verbindung zwischen jedem Wandelement 5 und der Säule 6 herzustellen. Werden die Wandelemente 5 mit der Säule 6 hingegen über lediglich ein Verbindungselement 1 verbunden (rechts-oben) , so ergibt sich eine Verschwenkbarkeit des Wandelements 5 zur Mittellinie 24 von zweimal 15°. Maßgeblich für die Verschwenkbarkeit ist hier wiederum die Ausgestaltung der Nuten 11 und der diesen zugeordneten Öffnungen 13 der Verbindungs- profile 9.The connecting element used in the wall element-column connection according to FIG. 2 is shown separately in an enlarged perspective view. It can be seen from this illustration that the two clamping flanges 2 and 3 have a cavity 38 at their ends, each of which tapers conically. This cavity 38 serves to receive an expansion element in the form of a conically tapered mandrel 39. If the wall elements 5 are aligned with one another and with the column 6, the mandrel 39 is pressed axially into the cavity 38, causing the corresponding clamping flange 3 to spread and to engage firmly the inner wall of the groove 11 is biased. This creates a frictional connection between the connecting profile 9 and the connecting element 1, which leads to a fixation of the angular position of the wall element in question to the column 6. According to the above explanations of FIGS. 1 and 2, the wall element-column connection illustrated in FIG. 3 is almost self-explanatory. It is only to be emphasized that according to FIG. 3 it is possible to use a rigid connection using two connecting elements 1 of identical construction to produce between each wall element 5 and the column 6. If, however, the wall elements 5 are connected to the column 6 via only one connecting element 1 (top right), the wall element 5 can be pivoted to the center line 24 by twice 15 °. The design of the grooves 11 and the openings 13 of the connection profiles 9 assigned to them is again decisive for the pivotability.
Während gemäß den vorstehend erläuterten Fig. 1 bis 3 jeweils symmetrische Verbindungselemente zum Einsatz gelangen, betreffen die nachstehend erläuterten Wandelement-Säule-Verbindungen gemäß den Fig. 4 bis 9 jeweils asymmetrische Verbindungselemente.While symmetrical connecting elements are used in accordance with FIGS. 1 to 3 explained above, the wall element-column connections explained in accordance with FIGS. 4 to 9 each relate to asymmetrical connecting elements.
Gemäß den Fig. 4 bis 6 umfaßt das Verbindungselement 1 jeweils einen ersten Klemmflansch 2 und einen zweiten Klemmflansch 3, die über einen Verbindungssteg 4 miteinander verbunden sind. Der erste Klemmflansch 2 ist von rechteckiger Grundform, wobei die beiden nach außen weisenden Kanten zur Bildung eines hammerförmigen Querschnitts abgeflacht sind. Der zweite Klemmflansch 3 weist einen kreisförmigen Querschnitt auf . Unter Verwendung des Verbindungselements 1 lassen sich, wie dies in den Fig. 4 bis 6 veranschaulicht ist, ein Wandelement 5 und eine Säule 6 einer Trennwand miteinander verbinden. Das Wandelement 5 umfaßt dabei einen Wand- körper 7, ein mit diesem fest verbundenes Rahmenprofil 8 und ein an diesem angebrachtes Verbindungsprofil 9. Bei einer entsprechenden Ausgestaltung des Wandkörpers 7 und des Verbindungsprofils 9 könnte dieses im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung unter Weglassung des Rahmenprofils selbstverständlich auch direkt an dem Wandkörper 7 montiert werden. Die Gestaltung des Wandkörpers 7 und des Rahmenprofils 8 ist für die vorliegende Erfindung nicht bedeutsam; insoweit wird auf eine weitergehende Erläuterung verzichtet.4 to 6, the connecting element 1 each comprises a first clamping flange 2 and a second clamping flange 3, which are connected to one another via a connecting web 4. The first clamping flange 2 has a rectangular basic shape, the two outwardly facing edges being flattened to form a hammer-shaped cross section. The second clamping flange 3 has a circular cross section. Using the connecting element 1, as illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 6, a wall element 5 and a column 6 of a partition can be connected to one another. The wall element 5 comprises a wall body 7, a frame profile 8 firmly connected thereto and a connecting profile 9 attached thereto. With a corresponding design of the wall body 7 and the connecting profile 9, this could of course also be mounted directly on the wall body 7 within the scope of the present invention, omitting the frame profile. The design of the wall body 7 and the frame profile 8 is not important for the present invention; to this extent, no further explanation is given.
Das Verbindungsprofil 9 ist von im wesentlichen T- förmiger Grundform. Maßgeblich im Zusammenhang mit der vorliegenden Erfindung ist die Ausgestaltung der in der Mittelebene 10 angeordneten Nut 11. Diese Nut ist sowohl zur Aufnahme des ersten Klemmflansches 2 wie auch des zweiten Klemmflansches 3 des Verbindungselements 1 geeignet. Die Kontur der Nut 11 ergibt sich somit durch Überlagerung der Konturen der beiden Klemmflansche 2 und 3 des Verbindungselements 1. Die Gestaltung und Dimensionierung der beiden Klemmflansche 2 und 3 des Verbindungselements 1 ist dabei so gewählt, daß bei der vorstehend beschriebenen Überlagerung die Kontur der Nut abschnittsweise der Kontur des ersten, unrunden Klemmflansches 2 und abschnittsweise der Kontur des zweiten, runden Klemmflansches 3 entspricht. Das Ergebnis hiervon ist, daß die Nut 11 sowohl zur Aufnahme des ersten Klemmflansches 2 wie auch zur Aufnahme des zweiten Klemmflansches 3 geeignet ist, wobei der zweite Klemmflansch 3 aufgrund seines runden Querschnitts in der Nut 11 um seine Achse 12 drehbar, der erste Klemmflansch hingegen in der Nut 11 drehfest, formschlüssig aufgenommen ist. Das mit seinem zweiten, runden Klemmflansch 3 in der Nut 11 des Verbindungs- profils 9 aufgenommene Verbindungselement 1 kann somit um die Achse 12 herum verschwenkt werden. Der Verschwenkbereich ist dabei begrenzt . Er wird durch die lichte Weite der Öffnung 13 der Nut 11 vorgegeben, und zwar vorliegend zu ± 15°. Die Öffnung 13 der Nut 11 wird dabei durch schräge Anschlagflächen 14 gebildet, die einen Winkel von 30° miteinander einschließen.The connecting profile 9 is of a substantially T-shaped basic shape. The configuration of the groove 11 arranged in the central plane 10 is decisive in connection with the present invention. This groove is suitable for receiving both the first clamping flange 2 and the second clamping flange 3 of the connecting element 1. The contour of the groove 11 is thus obtained by superimposing the contours of the two clamping flanges 2 and 3 of the connecting element 1. The design and dimensioning of the two clamping flanges 2 and 3 of the connecting element 1 is chosen so that the contour of the groove in the above-described superimposition in sections corresponds to the contour of the first, non-circular clamping flange 2 and in sections to the contour of the second, round clamping flange 3. The result of this is that the groove 11 is suitable both for receiving the first clamping flange 2 and for receiving the second clamping flange 3, the second clamping flange 3 being rotatable about its axis 12 in the groove 11 due to its round cross section, the first clamping flange, however is rotatably received in the groove 11, positively. That with its second, round clamping flange 3 in the groove 11 of the connecting Profiles 9 received connecting element 1 can thus be pivoted about the axis 12. The swivel range is limited. It is predetermined by the clear width of the opening 13 of the groove 11, in the present case at ± 15 °. The opening 13 of the groove 11 is formed by oblique stop surfaces 14 which form an angle of 30 ° with one another.
Fig. 6 zeigt, daß die Kontur der Nuten 15 der Säule 6 exakt auf die Kontur des ersten Klemmflansches 2 des Verbindungselements 1 abgestimmt ist. Die Nut 15 der Säule 6 kann somit den ersten Klemmflansch 2 des Verbindungselements 1 formschlüssig, drehfest aufnehmen. Die lichte Weite der Öffnung 16 der Nut 15 ist nur geringfügig größer als die Dicke des Verbindungssteges 4 des Verbindungselements 1.Fig. 6 shows that the contour of the grooves 15 of the column 6 is exactly matched to the contour of the first clamping flange 2 of the connecting element 1. The groove 15 of the column 6 can thus receive the first clamping flange 2 of the connecting element 1 in a form-fitting, rotationally fixed manner. The clear width of the opening 16 of the groove 15 is only slightly larger than the thickness of the connecting web 4 of the connecting element 1.
Die Säule 6 weist auf ihrer Außenfläche 17 beidseits der Öffnung 16 jeder Nut 15 nach außen vorspringende Rippen 18 auf. Korrespondierend zu diesen Rippen weist das Verbindungsprofil 9 benachbart der Öffnung 13 der Nut 11 Aussparungen 19 auf. Die Funktion der Rippen 18 und der Aussparungen 19 wird weiter unten unter Bezugnahme auf Fig. 3 näher erläutert. Dies gilt auch für die konkav gekrümmten Anlageflächen 20 des Verbindungs- profils 9.The column 6 has on its outer surface 17 on both sides of the opening 16 of each groove 15 outwardly projecting ribs 18. Corresponding to these ribs, the connecting profile 9 has recesses 19 adjacent to the opening 13 of the groove 11. The function of the ribs 18 and the recesses 19 is explained in more detail below with reference to FIG. 3. This also applies to the concavely curved contact surfaces 20 of the connection profile 9.
Das Verbindungsprofil 9 weist im übrigen zwei zur Seite hin offene kreuzförmige Nuten 21 auf. Diese dienen insbesondere der Aufnahme jeweils einer Lochschiene, an welcher Accessoires an dem betreffenden Wandelement 5 befestigt werden können. In entsprechender Weise sind im Bereich der Nuten 15 der Säule 6 einander gegenüberliegende Aussparungen 22 vorgesehen, die ebenfalls der Aufnahme einer Lochschiene dienen. Schließlich verfügt das Verbindungsprofil 9 über eine Vielzweckbohrung 23, die insbesondere der Befestigung eines Fußes an dem betreffenden Wandelement 5 und der Aufnahme eines der Befestigxmg eines benachbarten Wandelements dienenden Verbindungsbolzens dient.The connecting profile 9 also has two cross-shaped grooves 21 which are open to the side. These are used in particular to accommodate a perforated rail, to which accessories can be attached to the relevant wall element 5. Correspondingly, recesses 22 are provided opposite each other in the area of the grooves 15 of the column 6 also serve to accommodate a perforated rail. Finally, the connecting profile 9 has a multipurpose bore 23, which is used in particular to fasten a foot to the relevant wall element 5 and to receive a connecting bolt which serves to fasten an adjacent wall element.
Fig. 5 zeigt die Einheit aus einer Säule 6, einem Wandelement 5 und einem diese beiden Komponenten einer Trennwand miteinander verbindenden Verbindungselement 1. Der erste Klemmflansch 2 des Verbindungselements 1 ist dabei formschlüssig, drehfest in der Nut 15 der Säule 6 aufgenommen. Hingegen sind das Verbindungsglied 1 und das Wandelement 5 bezüglich einander um die Achse 12 des in der Nut 11 des Verbindungsprofils 9 aufgenommenen zweiten Klemmflansches 3 herum verschwenkbar. Das Wandelement 5 kann somit aus der in Fig. 5 gezeigten Stellung, in der die Mittellinie 10 des Wandelements mit der Mittellinie 24 der Nut 15 der Säule 6 fluchtet, heraus verschwenkt werden, und zwar um jeweils 15° .5 shows the unit comprising a column 6, a wall element 5 and a connecting element 1 connecting these two components of a partition wall. The first clamping flange 2 of the connecting element 1 is received in a form-fitting, rotationally fixed manner in the groove 15 of the column 6. In contrast, the connecting member 1 and the wall element 5 can be pivoted with respect to one another about the axis 12 of the second clamping flange 3 accommodated in the groove 11 of the connecting profile 9. The wall element 5 can thus be pivoted out of the position shown in FIG. 5, in which the center line 10 of the wall element is aligned with the center line 24 of the groove 15 of the column 6, in each case by 15 °.
Fig. 6 zeigt die Situation bei einem in eine seiner beiden Endstellungen verschwenkten Wandelement 5. Hier liegt eine der konkaven Anlageflächen 20 des Verbindungsprofils 9 an der gekrümmten Außenfläche 17 der Säule 6 an; und die benachbarte Rippe 18 der Säule 6 tritt in die zugeordnete Aussparung 19 des Verbindungsprofils 9 ein. Auch liegt die eine der Anschlagflächen 14 an dem Verbindungssteg 4 des Verbindungselements 1 an. Auf diese Weise ist der zum Verschwenken des Wandelements 5 zur Verfügung stehende Winkelbereich durch mehrere zusammenwirkende Anschläge begrenzt . Die Fig. 7 und 8 veranschaulichen eine Modifikation des vorstehend unter Bezugnahme auf die Fig. 4 bis 6 erläuterten Verbindungselements. Und zwar ist hier der runde Klemmflansch 3 hohl und geschlitzt ausgeführt. Der runde Klemmflansch 3 ist somit gebildet durch zwei einen Hohlraum 28 umschließende Wangen 30, wobei der Hohlraum 28 durch einen zwischen den einander gegenüberstehenden Enden der Wangen 30 bestehenden Spalt 29 nach außen hin geöffnet ist. Die Wangen 30 sind federn ausgeführ . Zwischen ihnen ist in den Hohlraum 28 ein als abgeflachter Knebel 32 ausgeführtes Spreizelement angeordnet. Der Knebel 32 ist um seine Längsachse herum drehbar, wobei die Verdrehbarkeit durch den Anschlag 33 auf 90° begrenzt ist. Während in der in Fig. 7 gezeigten Stellung des Knebels 32 die Wangen 30 einfedern können, so daß der runde Klemmflansch 2 in abgeflachter Form seitwärts durch die Öffnung 13 hindurch in die Nut 11 eingesetzt werden kann, verhindert der Knebel 32 in seiner in Fig. 6 dargestellten, um 90° gedrehten Stellung ein Zusammendrücken der Wangen 30, so daß zwischen dem Verbindungselement 1 und dem Verbindungsprofil 9 eine feste Verbindung besteht. Dabei spreizt der Knebel 32 sogar die Wangen 30 zur festen, reibschlüssigen Anlage an der Innenwand der Nut 11, so daß die Winkelstellung des Wandelements 5 zur Säule 6 fixiert ist. Im übrigen entspricht die in den Fig. 7 und 8 veranschaulichte Verbindung dem weiter oben erläuterten System gemäß den Fig. 4 bis 6, so daß es an dieser Stelle keiner weiteren Erläuterungen bedarf .6 shows the situation with a wall element 5 pivoted into one of its two end positions. Here, one of the concave contact surfaces 20 of the connecting profile 9 lies against the curved outer surface 17 of the column 6; and the adjacent rib 18 of the column 6 enters the associated recess 19 of the connecting profile 9. One of the stop surfaces 14 also abuts the connecting web 4 of the connecting element 1. In this way, the angular range available for pivoting the wall element 5 is limited by several interacting stops. FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate a modification of the connecting element explained above with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6. The round clamping flange 3 is hollow and slotted. The round clamping flange 3 is thus formed by two cheeks 30 enclosing a cavity 28, the cavity 28 being opened to the outside by a gap 29 existing between the opposite ends of the cheeks 30. The cheeks 30 are made of springs. A spreading element designed as a flattened toggle 32 is arranged between them in the cavity 28. The toggle 32 can be rotated about its longitudinal axis, the rotatability being limited to 90 ° by the stop 33. While the toggle 32 in the position shown in FIG. 7 can deflect the cheeks 30 so that the round clamping flange 2 can be inserted laterally through the opening 13 into the groove 11 in a flattened form, the toggle 32 prevents in its in FIG. 6 shown, rotated by 90 ° a compression of the cheeks 30, so that there is a fixed connection between the connecting element 1 and the connecting profile 9. The gag 32 even spreads the cheeks 30 for firm, frictional engagement with the inner wall of the groove 11, so that the angular position of the wall element 5 relative to the column 6 is fixed. Otherwise, the connection illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8 corresponds to the system explained above in accordance with FIGS. 4 to 6, so that no further explanations are required at this point.
Fig. 9 veranschaulicht die weiter oben unter Bezugnahme auf Fig. 4 bis 6 erläuterte Situation bei Verwendung eines abermals modifizierten Verbindungselements 1. Gemäß Fig. 9 weist der erste, "unrunde" Klemmflansch 2 einen im wesentlichen runden Querschnitt auf. Er verfügt dabei allerdings über eine seitwärts vorspringende Rippe 26. Zur drehfesten, formschlüssigen, nicht verdrehbaren Aufnahme dieses ersten Klemmflansches 2 verfügt die Nut 15 der Säule 6 über eine korrespondierende Aussparung 27; diese erstreckt sich über denselben Umfangsbereich wie die Rippe 26. Der zweite, runde Klemmflansch 3 weist wiederum eine kreiszylindrische Außenfläche auf, was die Verschwenkbarkeit des Verbindungselements 1 um die Achse 12 des in der Nut 11 des Randprofils 9 aufgenommenen zweiten Klemmflansches 3 herum sicherstellt . Der zweite Klemmflansch 3 weist dabei einen Hohlraum 28 auf. er ist ferner geschlitzt, so daß der Hohlraum 28 durch einen Spalt 29 nach außen hin geöffnet ist. Im Ergebnis ist somit der zweite Klemmflansch 3 auf zwei federnde Wangen 30 reduziert. Die lichte Weite des Spalts 29 ist dabei größer als die Differenz zwischen dem Durchmesser D des zweiten, runden Klemmflansches 3 und der lichten Weite W der Öffnung 13 der Nut 11 des Verbindungsprofils 9. Die federnden Wangen 30 des zweiten Klemmflansches 3 lassen sich auf diese Weise um ein solches Maß zusammendrücken, daß der entsprechend flachgedrückte zweite Klemmflansch 3 von der Seite her durch die Öffnung 13 in die Nut 11 eingesetzt werden kann. Ist der zweite Klemmflansch 3 vollständig in die Nut 11 eingetreten, so federn die Wangen 30 wieder in ihre Ausgangsstellung zurück, in welcher sie an der Innenwand der Nut 11 anliegen. In den Hohlraum 28 wird dann ein - nicht dargestelltes - Spreizelement eingeführt, welches die federnden Wangen 30 zur festen Anlage an die Innenwand der Nut 11 vorspannt . Die Nut 11 des Verbindungsprofils 9 verfügt über eine Aussparung 31, die hinsichtlich ihrer Gestalt der Aussparung 27 der Nut 15 der Säule 6 entspricht. Diese dient der Aufnahme der Rippe 26 des unrunden Klemmflansches 2 des Verbindungselements 1 beim Verbinden zweier Wandelemente 5 miteinander. FIG. 9 illustrates the situation in use explained above with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6 of a again modified connecting element 1. According to FIG. 9, the first, "non-round" clamping flange 2 has an essentially round cross section. In this case, however, it has a rib 26 projecting sideways for the rotationally fixed, positive, non-rotatable reception of this first clamping flange 2, the groove 15 of the column 6 has a corresponding recess 27; this extends over the same circumferential area as the rib 26. The second, round clamping flange 3 in turn has a circular cylindrical outer surface, which ensures that the connecting element 1 can pivot about the axis 12 of the second clamping flange 3 accommodated in the groove 11 of the edge profile 9. The second clamping flange 3 has a cavity 28. it is also slotted so that the cavity 28 is open to the outside through a gap 29. As a result, the second clamping flange 3 is thus reduced to two resilient cheeks 30. The clear width of the gap 29 is greater than the difference between the diameter D of the second, round clamping flange 3 and the clear width W of the opening 13 of the groove 11 of the connecting profile 9. The resilient cheeks 30 of the second clamping flange 3 can be in this way compress to such an extent that the corresponding flattened second clamping flange 3 can be inserted from the side through the opening 13 into the groove 11. If the second clamping flange 3 has completely entered the groove 11, the cheeks 30 spring back into their starting position, in which they rest on the inner wall of the groove 11. A - not shown - expansion element is then inserted into the cavity 28, which the resilient cheeks 30 for firm contact with the inner wall the groove 11 biases. The groove 11 of the connecting profile 9 has a recess 31 which corresponds in terms of its shape to the recess 27 of the groove 15 of the column 6. This serves to receive the rib 26 of the non-circular clamping flange 2 of the connecting element 1 when connecting two wall elements 5 to one another.

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Trennwand, umfassend mindestens ein über ein Verbindungselement (1) mit einer Säule (6) verbundenes Wandelement (5) , wobei die Säule (6) eine Mehrzahl von über ihren Umfang verteilt angeordneten, zum Zusammenwirken mit dem Verbindungselement (1) geeigneten Nuten (15) aufweist, mit den folgenden Merkmalen: Das Wandelement (5) weist randseitig, angrenzend an die Säule ein Verbindungsprofil (9) mit mindestens einer Nut (11) auf; das Verbindungselement (1) weist zwei zueinander parallele, über einen Verbindungssteg (4) miteinander verbundene Klemmflansche (2, 3) auf, von denen einer in einer Nut (15) der Säule (6) und der andere in einer Nut (11) des Verbindungsprofils (9) des Wandelements (5) aufgenommen ist; einer Partition wall, comprising at least one wall element (5) connected to a column (6) via a connecting element (1), the column (6) having a plurality of grooves (15) arranged distributed over its circumference and suitable for cooperation with the connecting element (1). ), with the following features: The wall element (5) has a connecting profile (9) with at least one groove (11) on the edge, adjacent to the column; the connecting element (1) has two mutually parallel clamping flanges (2, 3) connected to one another via a connecting web (4), one of which is in a groove (15) of the column (6) and the other in a groove (11) of the Connection profile (9) of the wall element (5) is recorded; one
(2) der beiden Klemmflansche (2, (2) of the two clamping flanges (2,
3) des Verbindungselements (1) ist in der zugeordneten Nut (11; 15) drehfest und der andere Klemmflansch (13) ist in der zugeordneten Nut (15; 11) innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Winkelbereichs um seine Längsachse (12) verschwenkbar aufgenommen.3) of the connecting element (1) is rotationally fixed in the associated groove (11; 15) and the other clamping flange (13) is accommodated in the associated groove (15; 11) so that it can pivot about its longitudinal axis (12) within a predetermined angular range.
Trennwand nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Winkelbereichs verschwenkbare Aufnahme eines Klemmflansches (3) in der zugeordneten Nut (11) dem Verbindungsprofil (9) des Wandelements (5) zugeordnet ist. Partition wall according to claim 1, characterized in that the receptacle of a clamping flange (3) in the associated groove (11), which can be pivoted within a predetermined angular range, is assigned to the connecting profile (9) of the wall element (5).
. Trennwand nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Winkelbereichs verschwenkbare Aufnahme eines Klemmflansches (3) in der zugeordneten Nut (15) der Säule (6) zugeordnet ist.. Partition wall according to claim 1, characterized in that the receptacle of a clamping flange (3), which can be pivoted within a predetermined angular range, is assigned to the column (6) in the associated groove (15).
4. Trennwand nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verbindungselement (1) symmetrisch aufgebaut ist, indem die beiden Klemmflansche (2, 3) einen übereinstimmenden Querschnitt aufweisen.4. Partition wall according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the connecting element (1) is constructed symmetrically in that the two clamping flanges (2, 3) have a matching cross section.
5. Trennwand nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Verbindungselement (1) asymmetrisch aufgebaut ist, indem die beiden Klemmflansche (2, 3) einen voneinander abweichenden Querschnitt aufweisen.5. Partition wall according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the connecting element (1) is constructed asymmetrically in that the two clamping flanges (2, 3) have a cross section that differs from one another.
6. Trennwand nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mindestens einer der beiden Klemmflansche (2, 3) einen zumindest bereichsweise kreisförmigen Querschnitt aufweist .6. Partition wall according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least one of the two clamping flanges (2, 3) has an at least partially circular cross section.
7. Trennwand nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Feststellelement vorgesehen ist, mittels welchem die Winkelstellung des Verbindungselements (1) in der Nut (11; 15), in der der zugeordnete Klemmflansch (3) verschwenkbar aufgenommen ist, fixierbar ist. 7. Partition wall according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a locking element is provided, by means of which the angular position of the connecting element (1) in the groove (11; 15) in which the associated clamping flange (3) is pivotally received, can be fixed.
8. Trennwand nach Anspruch 7 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mindestens einer (3) der beiden Klemmflansche (2, 3) geschlitzt und mittels eines Spreizelements spreizbar ist.8. Partition wall according to claim 7, characterized in that at least one (3) of the two clamping flanges (2, 3) is slotted and can be expanded by means of an expanding element.
9. Trennwand nach Anspruch 8 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Spreizelement als verdrehbarer Knebel (32) ausgebildet ist.9. Partition according to claim 8, characterized in that the expansion element is designed as a rotatable toggle (32).
10. Trennwand nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mindestens ein Anschlag (33) vorgesehen ist, der den Winkelbereich, innerhalb dessen der Knebel (32) verdrehbar ist, begrenzt.10. Partition wall according to claim 9, characterized in that at least one stop (33) is provided which limits the angular range within which the toggle (32) can be rotated.
11.Verbindungselement (1) zur Verbindung zweier11.Connecting element (1) for connecting two
Komponenten einer Trennwand miteinander, umfassend zwei zueinander parallele, über einen Verbindungssteg (4) miteinander verbundene Klemmflansche (2, 3), dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mindestens einer (3) der beiden Klemmflansche geschlitzt und mittels eines Spreizelements spreizbar ist. Components of a partition wall together, comprising two mutually parallel clamping flanges (2, 3) connected to one another via a connecting web (4), characterized in that at least one (3) of the two clamping flanges is slotted and can be expanded by means of an expanding element.
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