EP1529902A1 - Applicator device and method of filling concealed cavities with adhesives or sealants - Google Patents

Abstract

Application device comprises a feed line (2) partially arranged in a feed gap (3) and having an opening (4) in the direction of a filling gap (1) and a unit (5) for temporarily sealing the filling gap. The surfaces of the feed line and the filling gap lie at an angle alpha to each other. An independent claim is also included for a process for filling covered filling gaps with adhesive or sealing materials. Preferred Features: The angle alpha is an absolute value of 45-135, preferably 90 degrees. The maximum height of the opening corresponds to the gap width of the filling gap in the contact region between the feed line and the filling gap. Glass is used as one of the materials for delimiting the filling gap.

Description

Technical area

The invention relates to an application device and a method for the Filling gaps with adhesives or sealants.

State of the art

The filling of columns, especially of narrow columns, with a Sealing or adhesive is very difficult, especially if the gap as possible completely clean. If the gap is accessible, in the Practice the adhesive or sealant in excess, typically by means of a Nozzle, applied to a gap, pressed into the gap and then stripped off the excess by means of a spatula or a slot die. Since the excess sealant or adhesive often difficult completely from the surface is to be removed, that is, without impurities Therefore, the gap edges often remain with an adhesive tape covered.

A disadvantage of this method, however, is that the gap for the Application of the adhesive, filling with a spatula and assembly the cover must be accessible. That's why this method can not - or only very badly-can be applied when the gap to be filled is covered. However, there are various cases in the art where such gaps glued or sealed. For example, this can be done in the industrial production of an article or during a subsequent repair to be needed.

To prevent this problem of accessibility to the filling gap, Often, the assembly is designed so that the adhesive in front of the Assembly is applied to one of the composite partners. this happens typically in the form of an adhesive bead. However, this method holds that Problem in itself, that the adhesive after assembly by the Merging resulting gap either does not completely fill or that there is too much glue so that it spills out of the gap.

However, a clean backfilling is very important, if on the one hand the Gluing or sealing point is visible. This is then, for example the case if at least one of the network partners is transparent.

On the other hand, it makes sense for economic reasons that the Adhesive or sealant is only applied where it really is is needed, that is only available in the gap.

A typical example of this type of gluing or sealing is to be found in the construction of windows and doors.

Presentation of the invention

The object of the present invention was to provide an application device or a method for filling covert filling gaps for To provide that overcome the disadvantages of the prior art and it makes it easy and fast to create clean filled nips.

Surprisingly, it was found that this is due to a Application device according to claim 1, is made possible.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for Backfilling of hidden filling gaps with adhesives or sealants, in which the supply line of a described application device in the Feed gap is introduced, the means for at least temporary Sealing the filling gap in contact with at least one edge, in particular brought into contact with both edges of the filling gap, then the adhesive or sealant through the supply line and the opening in the Filling gap is pressed, and the supply line and the means lateral to the Filling gap is pulled along. Furthermore, the subject of the invention Article according to claim 16. Further advantageous embodiments of Invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

With the inventive application device and method it becomes allows to fill and hide hidden columns easily and cleanly ensure that the gaps are tight and / or glued.

Short description of the drawing

Fig. 1

einen Teilquerschnitt durch die Anordnung Applikationsgerät/Zuführungsspalt/Füllspalt vor dem Einpressen des Kleb- oder Dichtstoffes;

Fig. 2

einen Teilquerschnitt durch den Zuführungsspalts/Füllspalts nach dem Einpressen des Kleb- oder Dichtstoffes;

Fig. 3

eine Teilaufsicht auf die Ebene A des Füllspaltes:

• Fig. 3a) beim Start des Verfüllens
• Fig. 3b) während des Verfüllens;

Fig. 4

einen Teilquerschnitt durch die Anordnung Applikationsgerät/Zuführungsspalt/Füllspalt vor dem Einpressen des Kleb- oder Dichtstoffes, bei einer Ausführungsform mit einem geneigten Zugriffsspalt;

Fig. 5

einen Teilquerschnitt durch eine Anordnung Applikationsgerät/ZuführungsspaldFüllspalt vor dem Einpressen des Kleb- oder Dichtstoffes, bei einer Ausführungsform mit einem nicht am Grund des Zuführungsspalt liegenden Füllspalt;

Fig. 6

Teilansichten eines Applikationsgerätes in verschiedenen Ausführungsformen Fig. 6a) und Fig. 6b) sowie Fig. 6c) einen Teilquerschnitt entlang der Ebene XX;

Fig. 7

Teilansichten eines Applikationsgerätes in verschiedenen Ausführungsformen Fig. 7a) und Fig. 7b) sowie Fig. 7c) einen Teilquerschnitt entlang der Ebene XX;

Fig. 8

einen Teilquerschnitt durch die Anordnung Applikationsgerät/Zuführungsspalt/Füllspalt vor dem Einpressen des Kleb- oder Dichtstoffes einer Ausführungsform mit Auflagefläche verbunden mit der Zuführungsleitung ;

Fig. 9

einen Teilquerschnitt durch die Anordnung Applikationsgerät/Zuführungsspait/Füitspatt vor dem Einpressen des Kleb- oder Dichtstoffes einer Ausführungsform mit Führung.und Auflagefläche verbunden mit der Führung;

Fig. 10

Teilansichten einer Ausführungsform eines Applikationsgerätes Fig.10a) sowie Fig. 10b) einen Teilquerschnitt entlang Ebene XX;

Fig. 11

einen Teilquerschnitt durch die Anordnung Applikationsgerät/Zuführungsspalt/Füllspalt vor dem Einpressen des Kleb- oder Dichtstoffes in einer Ausführungsform zum Verfüllen von zwei Füllspalten;

Fig. 12

einen Teilquerschnitt durch eine Ausführungsform eines verklebten Fensters;

Fig. 13

einen Teilquerschnitt durch eine weitere Ausführungsform eines verklebten Fensters;

Fig. 14

einen schematische Aufsicht auf eine Anordnung Scheibe/Rahmen nach der Verklebung.

In the following embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings. The same elements are provided in the various figures with the same reference numerals. The flow direction of the media is indicated by arrows.
Show it:

Fig. 1

a partial cross section through the arrangement application device / feed gap / filling gap before pressing the adhesive or sealant;

Fig. 2

a partial cross section through the feed gap / Füllspalts after pressing the adhesive or sealant;

Fig. 3

a partial supervision of the plane A of the filling gap:

• Fig. 3a) at the start of filling
• Fig. 3b) during filling;

Fig. 4

a partial cross section through the arrangement application device / feed gap / filling gap before pressing the adhesive or sealant, in one embodiment with an inclined access gap;

Fig. 5

a partial cross section through an arrangement application device / ZuführungsspaldFüllspalt before pressing the adhesive or sealant, in one embodiment with a not at the bottom of the feed gap filling gap;

Fig. 6

Partial views of an application device in different embodiments Fig. 6a) and Fig. 6b) and Fig. 6c) is a partial cross section along the plane XX;

Fig. 7

Partial views of an application device in various embodiments Fig. 7a) and Fig. 7b) and Fig. 7c) shows a partial cross section along the plane XX;

Fig. 8

a partial cross section through the arrangement application device / feed gap / filling gap before pressing the adhesive or sealant of an embodiment with support surface connected to the supply line;

Fig. 9

a partial cross section through the arrangement application device / Zuführungsspait / Füitspatt before pressing the adhesive or sealant of an embodiment with Führung.und support surface connected to the guide;

Fig. 10

Partial views of an embodiment of an application device Fig.10a) and Fig. 10b) is a partial cross section along plane XX.

Fig. 11

a partial cross section through the arrangement application device / feed gap / filling gap before pressing the adhesive or sealant in one embodiment for filling two Füllspalten;

Fig. 12

a partial cross section through an embodiment of a glued window;

Fig. 13

a partial cross section through a further embodiment of a glued window;

Fig. 14

a schematic plan view of an arrangement disc / frame after bonding.

It is only essential for the immediate understanding of the invention Elements shown. Not shown are, for example, static mixers, adhesives or sealant conveyors, dosing devices or control devices.

Ways to carry out the invention

The present invention relates to an application device for the Filling of hidden filling gaps with adhesives or sealants. This Application device comprises a supply line, which partially in one Feed gap is arranged. Furthermore, this supply line has a Opening, which is essentially in the direction of filling gap and means for at least temporary sealing of the filling gap. The levels of Feed line and that of the filling gap are in this case at an angle α to each other.

"Filling gap" is used throughout the present specification filling gap understood.

The term "feed gap" is used throughout the present specification Gap understood, which by the edge of the filling gap limiting Material and the Füllspalt the covering material is formed and in which the supply line for the adhesive or sealant in the Application is arranged at least partially.

By "cover" is meant that a body before the Filling gap is arranged, but not in direct contact with the Füllspaltkante is and is separated by this through the feed gap.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for Backfilling of hidden filling gaps with adhesives or sealants, in which the supply line of a described application device in the Feed gap is introduced, the means for at least temporary Sealing the filling gap in contact with at least one edge, in particular be brought into contact with both edges of the filling gap then the adhesive or sealant through the supply line and the opening in the Filling gap is pressed, and the supply line and the means lateral to the Filling gap is pulled along.

FIG. 1 shows, in a partial cross-sectional view, a hidden filling gap 1, which of a first 11 and a second 12 Füllspaltpartner is limited and has a width e and a depth f. In the feed gap 3 the width d is a feed line 2 is introduced. The supply line 2 has an opening 4, optionally a feed line end face 17, and means 5 for at least temporary sealing, the side of the Supply line are attached. The plane A of the filling gap 1 and the Level B of the supply line 2 in this case form an angle α to each other. The plane A is taken exactly by the longitudinal and the depth direction of the Filling gap be defined in the area of the opening to be filled while the plane B through the longitudinal direction of the feed gap and the middle Longitudinal axis of the supply line is defined in the region of the filling gap.

The angle α typically has an absolute value between 45 and 135 degrees, especially between 60 and 120 degrees. Preferred are Values for α between 80 and 100 degrees. Particularly preferred is the Angle of α about 90 degrees.

Typical columns are those which have a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the having in Figures 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 11 shown partial cross-sections.

The filling gap is preferably limited in depth. This can be done by a sealing lip 9 made, which from the material of the first or the second filler gap partner or represents another material, in particular a sealing lip made of an elastic material such as rubber, EPDM or other thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). Such Sealing lip can be glued or embedded in a groove. The However, the sealing lip may also be part of a filler gap partner, i. that this Füllspaltpartner already has such a sealing lip, so that Füllstoffpartner and sealing lip are one-piece. For example, let Such integral components can be achieved by extrusion or milling.

The gap width e of the filling gap is, in particular in Contact area between feed line 2 and filling gap 1 a value between 0.1 to 10 mm, in particular between 0.5 to 5 mm, preferably between 1 and 3 mm.

The Füllspaltpartner 11 and 12 may be made of the same material, or be made of different materials. In addition, these can Be partner in one piece, that means that the Füllspaltpartner with each other are directly connected. In one embodiment, the filling gap 1, apart from the gap opening at the Füllspaltkante 16, completely from this Surrounded Füllspaltpartner. In this case, no sealing lip 9 is present. An example of this embodiment is a gap in a hidden one Concrete wall or in a rock. Exemplary materials of Filler partners are mineral glasses, ceramics, metals such as aluminum, Steel or brass or plastics such as polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, ABS, EPDM, PMMA, GRP, PP, PE, Thermoplastic polyurethanes, cured Polyurethanes, epoxy resins or (meth) acrylates or plastic composite materials, or natural materials such as wood, stone, rocks or materials based on cement such as mortar, concrete or on clay like brick or Bricks. Preferred materials of the filler partners are PVC, Aluminum, glass or plastic composites. The filling gap is preferred limited by two different materials. Especially preferred At least one of the filler gap limiting materials is glass.

The feed gap 3 has, at least at the level of the filling gap 1, a gap width d between 1 mm and 10 cm, in particular between 2 mm and 5 cm, preferably between 2 mm and 1 cm.

The supply line is with an adhesive or sealant promotion device connected. This can be a cartridge press or a Be pumping system. If the adhesive is a two-component Adhesive, these two components are mixed, in particular with the help of a static mixer. These elements are for simplicity not shown in the figures. The adhesive or sealant passes through the in the supply line and through the opening 4, which in the direction of the Filling gap is directed into the filling gap and flows into it until he has completed the entire cross section. To make this possible, the dense Mean 5 at this time the areas of the filling gap, which are immediately adjacent the opening are temporarily off. Such a seal is by no means as Absolutely to look at, but it is usually done by pressing the means 5 at least one Füllspaltkante. In one embodiment of the Invention are the means 5 for sealing of an elastic material manufactured, which are designed such that the means 5 a steady pressure could exercise the Füllspaltkante. With such means is, for example, too a filling around corners and edges around possible, as for example when bonding glazing in window or door construction occur.

FIG. 2 shows a filling gap filled with sealing or adhesive 6, after the application device has been removed. The adhesive closes here preferably, the gap flush with the Füllspaltkante 16. Preferably, the Filling gap completely filled, especially if a sealing lip. 9 is available. However, there may well be cases in where the filling gap is not completely filled. This is especially the case Fall, if the columns are very deep and it is technically necessary to fill the gap not completely fill. Preferably there is no in the feed gap or no significant amounts of adhesive or sealant. It can, however There are certainly cases in which glue in this feed gap is present, or he is even filled. In such cases, the adhesive or Sealant can be applied in a conventional manner in the feed gap.

The adhesive or sealant 6 is typically based on a base reactive polymer and can be elastic in the cured state deform. Furthermore, such an adhesive or sealant preferably has one Good adhesion to the Füllspalt 1 limiting materials 11 and 12, in particular without the use of a primer or another chemical or physical pretreatment method.

Further preferably, the adhesive or sealant 6 is filled and has a thixotropic behavior on.

Examples of such adhesives or sealants 6 are moisture-curing one-component polyurethane adhesives and sealants. Especially well suited For example, different types from the series of Sikaflex® -Klege- and Sealants (commercially available from Sika Schweiz AG, Zurich) or two-component adhesives or sealants based on (meth) acrylates, especially those of the SikaFast® series (commercially available from Sika Switzerland AG, Zurich), or as known from WO 02/070620.

Figure 3 shows a partial supervision of the plane A of the filling gap and although at the height of the filling gap. Through the opening 4 in the supply line 2, the adhesive or sealant 6 flows into the filling gap. Furthermore, the means seal 5 The gap temporarily and that by flat on the contours of the Filling gap 1 abut. This is achieved in particular by the fact that the funds 5 are deformable and with a contact pressure on the Füllspaltkante 16 or rest on the Füllspaltkanten 16. The adhesive or sealant spreads in the Filling gap slowly and fills the filling gap in the desired depth. By a lateral displacement of the application device along the Filling gap edge in the feed gap and pressing the adhesive or sealant the entire filling gap is filled clean in the desired manner.

The displacement and the pressing in can be gradual or done continuously. It is preferred that these two process steps take place continuously and their speed on the dimensions of the Filling gap and are matched to the degree of filling of the filling gap. A continuous shift, for example, by a Drive device done. Such a drive device can under Circumstances by coupling with the Auspressmenge of the adhesive or Sealant for example with the help of computer hardware and Software controlled.

FIG. 4 shows in a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment in FIG which the feed gap is inclined. The plane C of the feed gap is defined strictly by the longitudinal direction of the Feed gap and average depth direction of the feed gap. The mean depth direction in turn halves the opening angle, which through the flanks of the feed gap is formed. The geometry of the Feed line, at least in the region of the filling gap, is preferably the Geometry of the arrangement Feed gap / filling gap adjusted. A possible such adaptation is shown in FIG. Another example of one Such adaptation would be achieved by adapting the shape of the Feed line to the Zuführungsspaltflankengeometrie obtained.

It is clear to the person skilled in the art that the case illustrated in FIG merely an example of inclined feed gaps. The flanks of the Feed gap can form different angles to each other. ever However, the larger the opening angle of the feed gap, the less usually covered is the filling gap. Typically this is through the Feeding edges formed opening angle not more than 60 °, preferably not more than 45 °, more preferably it is less than 20 °.

Thus, the feed nip plane C with the fill column plane A forms one Angle β. This angle β typically has an absolute value between 45 and 135 degrees, in particular between 60 and 120 degrees. Preference is given to values for β between 80 and 100 degrees. Especially preferred the angle of β is about 90 degrees.

In particularly preferred cases, the angle β corresponds to essentially the angle α.

In an analogous manner, the case may also be present at the filling gap whose flanks are not arranged in parallel.

It is obvious to the person skilled in the art that the gap flanks too not have to be plan, but also from the one shown in the figures Planarity may differ more or less. Such deviations can be deliberately introduced or by the material of the splitting partner or due to process steps during their production and processing be.

FIG. 5 shows a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment in FIG which the filling gap is not at the bottom of the feed gap. Here poses The problem is that the adhesive or sealant is not at the end of the Feed line can be pressed into the filling gap, because the filling gap higher than the bottom of the feed gap. In this embodiment the opening is not directly at the end of the supply line, but set back by a distance, which preferably the height of the offset the baseline of filling and feeding gap corresponds.

Figure 6a and Figure 6b show partial views of a Application device of various exemplary embodiments. The Means 5 may have different configurations. It is advantageous in individual embodiment of the application device, the opening 4 of triangular, rectangular or circular or elliptical-segment-like shape. Particularly advantageous corresponds to the maximum height of the opening 4 of the Slit width of the filling gap 1 in the contact area between supply line. 2 and filling gap 1. Furthermore, the means 5 are preferably higher than the opening 4th designed. The means 5 can laterally on the supply line 2, or if present, as shown for example in FIG. 9, on the guide 7, to be appropriate. Advantageously, they are in the direction of filling gap flush with the Additional line attached. The means 5 may as in Figure 6 or 7 in two parts attached to the additional line 2 or guide 7, but can also be made in one piece and also the area above the opening 4 or 8 with include. This ensures optimal sealing. Farther the means 5 preferably have a platy and / or wing-like shape, are advantageous from a strong elastic material. In certain Embodiments are the means 5 of the same material as the Feed line 2 or the guide 7 made. The width of the means 5 is chosen such that the filling gap 1 by the means 5 preferably in one Length of more than twice the depth of the filling gap (1) is sealed. FIG. 6 c shows a partial cross section along the plane XX of FIG. 6 a or 6 b. The application device can have an end face at the end of the feed line 17 or not. If no supply line end surface 17 is present, it is advantageous that the walls of the supply line. 2 are made sufficiently stable, allowing a pressure between, on the bottom of the inlet gap, wall and the bottom of the Zuleitungsspaltes can be applied, whereby at least one temporary sealing arises. This will prevent the adhesive or Sealant swells down from the supply line and the Feed gap is dirty. At feeder columns, whose bottom is uneven or rough, is the presence of a feedline endface advantageous. Furthermore, this end surface of a material be made or coated with such a good Sliding behavior shows.

The supply line is typically at least in the area the feed gap of a rigid material, in particular of a Plastic or metal.

The cross section of the supply line is at least in the area that is in direct contact with the adhesive or sealant is, preferably oval or circular, in particular in the area outside the feed gap, or rectangular. The outer cross section of the supply line is preferably in essentially circular, in particular in the area outside the Feed gap, or rectangular. Especially in the area of the filling gap the external form is highly dependent on the design of the means for temporary sealing. For example, if these are not above the Opening 4 it is important that in this area the outer shape the contour of the gap edge is adjusted.

Figures 7a, 7b and 7c show examples of the design of a Application device in the area filling gap, if the reason of Feed gap 3 is lower than the lower edge of the filling gap 1, according to an arrangement according to FIG. 5. Here, too, the above applies to Figures 6a, b and c said.

FIG. 8 shows a partial cross section of a further embodiment an application device. In this embodiment, the feed line is 2 directly connected to a support surface 10 and lies on the edge of the Zuführungsspaltes 3 or in the vicinity of. This bearing surface 10 is advantageously extended in the longitudinal direction of the feed gap 3 and has the Function of a stop. In this bearing surface 10, a drive device to be available. For example, such a drive device a wheel, a roller, a roller or a ball bearing with include. Advantageously, such a drive device also includes a motor, which moves the application device in the feed slot. This movement takes place, as already mentioned, advantageously coupled to the supply amount of Adhesive or sealant.

In Figure 9, another aspect is shown which in both Application devices with or without contact surface 10 can be used: This embodiment comprises a supply line, which of a rigid guide 7 is surrounded. This guide is in particular one made of machinable plastic or metal and has in the region of the opening. 4 the supply line also has an opening 8. For example, this can be a Teflon tube 2 in a guide 7 made of aluminum or Plexiglas represent, wherein the guide 7, for example, a pipe or a block with a represents adapted to the hose 2 hole. This variant is advantageous because the hose can be easily replaced after use and is therefore due to frequent use of the application device For financial reasons, an advantageous embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 10 shows a further embodiment of an application device In this embodiment, the means 5 are integrated part of the guide 7. It is possible that they are outside of the feed gap 3 extend. For example, such an embodiment can be made from a Create block with rectangular cross-section, in which a hole for the Receiving the supply line 2, in particular a hose 2, drilled and an opening 8 is milled. The channel for recording the Feed line 2 in the guide 7 can at the end of the guide 7 also angled or round. Such a bend or rounding has the Advantage that, for example, a flexible hose can be used, which are introduced after cutting into the bore of the guide can, what the elimination of an additional step, namely the Attaching a side opening on the hose leads. In a preferred Embodiment, this hose made of Teflon or polyethylene or Made of polypropylene. Instead of the subsequent drilling, the leadership 7 are also produced such that the guide 7 by casting method, In particular, injection molding or RTM processes are produced in which Already in this casting process, the recess for the supply line in the mold is provided.

FIG. 11 shows a further embodiment of an application device. In this embodiment, two Füllspalten 1 are simultaneously filled by adhesive or sealant 6. The supply line 2 is through the Feed gap 3 introduced. The supply line 2 or the guide 7 have means 5 for sealing both Füllspalten. typically, the application device has separate sealing means for both columns 5. The supply line 2, and the possibly existing guide 7, have two openings 4, which are oriented to the Füllspalten 1 out. The height, shape and cross-sectional area of the respective opening is on the Dimensions and the position of the filling gaps determined to each other. Advantageous these parameters are determined such that both filling columns simultaneously and can be completely filled.

FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 each show partial cross sections through Embodiments of glued windows or doors, which one with Adhesive have hidden filling gap. These embodiments provide Particularly preferred embodiments of the invention. The first Füllspaltpartner 11 is hereby formed by a frame 11 '. This Frame can be made of metal, such as aluminum, plastic or wood consist. The frame material in turn can be coated or chemically be treated. The second Füllspaltpartner 12 is in this case by a disc, in particular formed by an insulating glass pane 12 '. The insulating glass pane typically includes two, possibly three, glass sheets 12 ", Spacer 13, as well as an insulating glass seal 14. The insulating glass pane can be cantilevered glued or covered by a frame configured. Particularly preferred are "flush glazing" embodiments in which the Slice are glued flush with the frame.

Such a window or a door, for example, by a Process, as described below, produced. On a lying Frame 11 'is an insulating glass pane 12' placed so that the disc on a sealing lip 9, which may also be integrated into the frame (see. Fig. 13), rests and by the weight of the disc 12 ', a seal of the Filling gap between the gap between the frame 11 'and disc 12' takes place.

However, it is also possible, additional contact pressure of Disc 12 'on sealing lip 9 apply, such as vacuum or other pressing means such as clamps, clamps or hydraulic pressure means, whereby the glass bonding is not on a horizontal orientation is limited.

Through the feed gap 3, the supply line 2 of the Application device introduced. The attached to the supply line 2 Agent 5 seal the filling gap. Subsequently, a pressing of the Adhesive under lateral displacement of the Applikatiorisgeräts in Supply gap. This ensures that on the one hand the filling gap is completely filled and on the other hand, the feed gap 3 substantially remains free of adhesive and that the adhesive is not between sealing lip 9 and disc 12 "is pushed out. If in the application, how For example, shown schematically in Figure 14, arrived in a corner 18 can be interrupted, either the adhesive supply, the Feed line to be removed from the feed slot, moved to the corner and rotated 90 ° and reintroduced into the feed nip and the pressing of the adhesive are continued. By the procedure the filling of the filling gap and the thixotropy of the Due to this type of backfilling, it is generally possible to use a glue proper backfilling of the gap can also be achieved around corners. In a Embodiment with special strong pressing and elastic means 5 for Caulking is the removal of the supply line 2 when reaching the corner 18 not necessary. It is enough now more just turning the Feed line 2 in the vertex 18, so that by this way also a Caulking around the corner is achieved and as an added benefit that Interrupting the adhesive supply is no longer necessary. This will be the Application process faster and more economical.

It is clear to the person skilled in the art that the FIGS. 1 to 14 except where expressly stated are limited to these figures. In particular, certain aspects can be left also combine with each other.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

filling gap

2

feed pipe

3

supply gap

4

Opening in the supply line

5

Means for sealing

6

Adhesive or sealant

7

guide

8th

Opening in the lead

9

sealing lip

10

bearing surface

11

first filling gap partner

11 '

frame

12

second Füllspaltpartner

12 '

disc

12 "

Glass

13

spacer

14

insulating glass seal

15

driving means

16

Füllspaltkante

17

Supply line end face

18

corner

A

Füllspaltebene

B

Supply line level

C

Supply gap plane

d

Width of the feed gap 3

e

Width of filling gap 1

f

Depth of filling gap 1

Claims (22)

Application device for filling coving filling gaps (1) with adhesives or sealants (6) comprising a feed line (2), characterized in that the feed line (2) is arranged partially in a feed gap (3), that the feed line (2) Opening (4) substantially in the direction of filling gap (1) and means (5) for at least temporary sealing of the filling gap (1) and that the planes of supply line (B) and filling gap (A) are at an angle α to each other. Applikationsgerät according to claim 1, characterized in that the angle α has an absolute value between 45 and 135 degrees, in particular between 60 and 120 degrees, preferably between 80 and 100 degrees, particularly preferably of about 90 degrees. Application device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the maximum height of the opening (4) corresponds to the gap width of the filling gap (1) in the contact region between the supply line (2) and filling gap (1). Applikationsgerät according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gap width of the filling gap (1) in the contact region between the feed line (2) and filling gap (1) has a value between 0.1 to 10 mm, in particular between 0.5 to 5 mm, preferably between 1 and 3 mm, is. Application device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the planes of the feed gap (C) and of the filling gap (A) form an angle β, in particular substantially identical to the angle α. Application device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means (5) for at least temporary sealing of the filling gap (1) are arranged laterally on the supply line (2), in particular lying flat against the contours of the filling gap. Application device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means (5) are deformable and rest with a contact pressure on the filling gaps (16) or the filling gaps (16). Application device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means (5) have a platy shape and seal the filling gap (1) over a length of more than twice the depth of the filling gap (1). Application device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gap width of the feed gap (3) is between 1 mm and 10 cm, in particular between 2 mm and 5 cm, preferably between 2 mm and 1 cm. Application device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supply line (2) is made of a rigid material. Applikationsgerät according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the supply line (2) by a rigid guide (7), in particular of a milled plastic or metal, is surrounded, which in the region of the opening (4) also has an opening (8 ) having. Application device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the application device comprises a bearing surface which is directly connected to the feed line (2) or a guide (7) and rests on the edge of the feed gap (3) or in its vicinity. Application device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opening (4) is arranged at the end of the feed line (2). Method for filling concealed filling gaps (1) with adhesives or sealants (6), characterized in that the supply line (2) of an application device according to one of claims 1-13 is introduced into the feed gap (3) and the means (5) for at least temporary sealing of the filling gap (1) in contact with at least one edge, in particular in contact with both edges, of the filling gap (1) are brought, then adhesive or sealant (6) through the supply line (2) and the opening (4) is pressed into the filling gap (1), and the feed line (2) and the means (5) laterally the filling gap (1) is pulled along. A method according to claim 14, characterized in that the lateral displacement takes place continuously during the pressing of the adhesive or sealant (6). Article which is obtained by a process according to claim 14 or 15, glued or sealed. Article according to claim 16, characterized in that the filling gap (1) is closed on the side opposite the filling direction by a sealing lip (9). Article according to claim 17, characterized in that the sealing lip (9) consists of an elastic material. Article according to one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that the filling gap (1) is a self-contained filling gap (1). Article according to one of claims 16 to 19, characterized in that the filling gap (1) of two different materials (11, 12) is formed. Article according to one of claims 16 to 20, characterized in that at least one of the filling gap (1) limiting materials (11, 12) is glass. Article according to one of claims 16 to 21, characterized in that the article is a window or a door.

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