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EP1076150A2 - Plastic straight connector for spacer profiles of insulating glazing - Google Patents

Plastic straight connector for spacer profiles of insulating glazing Download PDF

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EP1076150A2
EP1076150A2 EP00107398A EP00107398A EP1076150A2 EP 1076150 A2 EP1076150 A2 EP 1076150A2 EP 00107398 A EP00107398 A EP 00107398A EP 00107398 A EP00107398 A EP 00107398A EP 1076150 A2 EP1076150 A2 EP 1076150A2
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/66—Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes permanently secured together
    • E06B3/663—Elements for spacing panes
    • E06B3/667—Connectors therefor
    • 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
    • Y10T403/55—Member ends joined by inserted section
    • 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
    • Y10T403/55—Member ends joined by inserted section
    • Y10T403/559—Fluted or splined section
    • 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
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y10T428/2419—Fold at edge
    • Y10T428/24198—Channel-shaped edge component [e.g., binding, etc.]

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  • the invention relates to a linear plastic binder for hollow spacer profiles of insulating glass panes, the elongated body of which is complete or in essentially completely U-shaped cross section for the passage of a molecular sieve has and in the cavity of a spacer profile and the cavity of the another spacer hook profile of the two profile bodies to be connected to one another is insertable and which has a surface provided with stop elements, which when inserting against the facing profile body end faces, as well as with lamellar compensation springs to create a tight fit between the body and the inner wall of the spacer profile is provided.
  • double-barreled straight connectors for Connection of two parallel profile strands separated by insulation formed hollow spacer profiles or rung profiles of a multi-pane insulating glass which has at least two parallel glass panes on its peripheral edge are separated from one another by the spacing profile, as is shown in US Pat. No. 5,603,582 describes.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to improve the linear connector so that that caused him when he was installed in the cavity of the spacer profiles Deformation does not cause a significant reduction in the area between its surface and the opposing inner wall of the spacer profiles developed frictional forces to lead.
  • the deformation of the linear connector should not be plastic, but rather of an elastic nature, that is, the resilience of its lamellar Compensating springs should be kept for a while after installation.
  • the linear connector should also be connected after it is installed in the cavity Stuck spacer hook profiles so that the connecting gap between the Front of the body does not open.
  • connection of the lamellar compensation springs by means of thin webs has the advantage that the compensation springs when installing the linear connector in the hollow spacer profiles so are supported so that they do not tip over, i.e. do not permanently deform, which causes the elastic suspension effect and thus the friction between the U-profile body and Spacer profile are retained, which means that the connection joint between the interconnected spacer profiles in any case not until the Spacer profile with the glass panes when insulating a multi-pane insulating glass has been firmly connected. Even after this, this construction usually offers one Security that the gap does not open and therefore no molecular sieve in the Space between the panes can escape.
  • Reinforcing ribs for supporting the legs of the U-profile body against the bottom advantageous because these reinforcing ribs deform the legs under the action Avoid bending forces in the direction of the body's longitudinal axis, so that even a thinner one Wall thickness of the legs and thus a corresponding saving in material is made possible. This in turn leads to an increase in the elasticity of the legs under the action of deformation forces and an increase in the passage cross section for the Molecular sieve.
  • the webs up to the tips of the lamella-like compensating springs extend and have a skin-like configuration, whereby the elastic Restoring forces of the compensation springs when inserting the linear connector into the cavity the spacer profiles are reinforced.
  • each leg with at least two To provide reinforcing ribs that are symmetrical to the central axis of the U-profile body are arranged and expediently with the bottom and the inner wall of the leg form an equilateral triangle.
  • the reinforcing ribs should be about to half the height of the legs are sufficient, the reinforcing ribs are the same size and over the length of the U-profile body to be evenly distributed.
  • the linear connector shown in Fig. 1 is a U-profile body 1 made of plastic, so it has one essentially completely U-shaped cross section and serves to connect hollow Spacer profiles of multi-pane insulating glasses. For this purpose, his Cross-sectional shape of those of the profile body to be connected to each other is adapted and is inserted in the ends up to a stop 2.
  • the U-profile body 1 has two parallel ones Legs 6, which stand on the base plate 12 of the profile body, as can be seen in FIG. 2, and are stiffened by reinforcing ribs 9.
  • each partly through thin Web 4 are connected to each other, which are parallel to the longitudinal axis A of the U-profile body extend and, as shown in Fig. 4, are aligned one behind the other.
  • the compensating springs 3 are inserted into the spacer hook profiles to the inner wall of the spacer profiles and thereby create a Zipper, which prevents the closing gap on the end faces of the profile body interconnected spacer profiles, which are not shown in the drawing, opens again later.
  • the webs 4 are, based on the width of the compensating springs 3, as also shown in FIG. 4, arranged off-center, that is, against the base plate 12 of the U-shaped body 1 shifted.
  • the webs are dimensioned and shaped so that when the linear connector is inserted onto the compensating springs counteracting bending and compressive forces and tipping of these springs prevent.
  • the linear connector is inserted up to stops 2 on the side surfaces 11 of the two legs 6 of the U-profile body 1 and thus to the middle of the connector.
  • the Is inserted by wedge-like elements 7 at the two ends of the U-profile body facilitated as well as by the fact that the compensating springs in the area of these ends are shorter than in the rest of the area in which they are connected by the webs 4.
  • the base plate of the U-shaped body has openings 8; but in none are directly related to the arrangement and design of the compensating springs.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the linear connector to the profile cross-section is adapted spacer profiles to be connected. Arrangement and training of the Web 4 are in adaptation to the respective profile shape and design of the lamellar Compensating springs 3 variable, with the possibility not shown in the drawing consists; if necessary, the successive balancing springs 3 by several to connect parallel webs 4 to one another.
  • the joint gap remains closed afterwards, because the webs 4, which clear the Can completely or almost completely fill the space between the compensating spring 3, the frictional engagement between the linear connector and the spacer profile is permanent support.
  • each leg 6 of the U-profile body with two Reinforcing ribs 9 are provided, which are arranged symmetrically to the central axis C of the body are and with the bottom 12 of the U-profile body and the inner wall 10 of its legs 6th form a preferably equilateral, rectangular triangle, the concavely curved Hypotenuse preferably extends up to about half the height of the leg 6 and that with the Inner wall 10 includes a right angle.
  • each leg 6 of the U-profile body may be arranged, the front and rear sides 13, 14 these ribs to reduce the flow resistance for the molecular sieve may be chamfered or rounded, which is not shown in the drawing.
  • each leg which is essentially about the extends the entire length of the U-profile body in order to optimize the support and at the same time the flow resistance to a large number of individual ribs, which, apart from beveled or rounded front and back sides, entirely generally can also be aerodynamically shaped to further reduce.
  • Such reinforcing ribs have the advantage that the legs 6 of the U-profile body when installing this body in the spacer profiles not too strong inwards pressed and deform permanently. Place the reinforcing ribs 9 resistance to this deformation and thereby support the elastic Behavior or the elasticity of the linear connector in the transverse direction.
  • she offer in this connection the advantage that the thickness of the legs 6 is reduced can be without the stability of the U-profile body suffers. This leads to in turn to an improvement in the elastic behavior or elasticity in the transverse direction of the linear connector and thus to improve its fixed Fit within the hollow spacer profile body.
  • a reduction in the wall thickness of the Leg 6 also has the consequence that the passage cross section of the U-profile body for the molecular sieve increases, whereby the by the Reinforcing ribs almost caused flow resistance can be weighed.

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Abstract

The spacer system for multi-pane insulation glazing has a plastics linear connection for hollow spacer profiles with a U-shaped cross section for the passage of a mol. sieve. A connection profile body is inserted into the hollow zones of the two spacer profiles to hold them together, with a limit surface structure to bear against the facing end sides. Compensating blade springs give a firm seating between the body and the inner wall of the spacer profile. The blade compensation springs (3), which extend outwards from the side surfaces (11) of both legs (6) of the U-profile body (1), are held together by thin webs (4) parallel to the longitudinal axis (A) of the U-profile body (1). The webs (4) are flush in succession, in a row, of the same dimensions. They extend to the tips (5) of the springs (3), and generally fill the clear width of the spaces between the springs (3).

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Linearveibinder aus Kunststoff für hohle Abstandhalterprofile von Mehrscheibenisoliergläsern, dessen länglicher Körper einen vollständig oder im wesentlichen vollständig U-förmigen Querschnitt für den Durchgang eines Molekularsiebs aufweist und in den Hohlraum des einen Abstandhalterprofils sowie den Hohlraum des anderen Abstandhakerprofils der beiden miteinander zu verbindenden Profilkörper einsteckbar ist und der eine mit Anschlagelementen versehene Oberfläche aufweist, welche beim Einstecken gegen die einander zugewandten Profilkörperstirnseiten stoßen, sowie mit lamellenförmigen Ausgleichsfedern zur Erzeugung eines festen Sitzes zwischen dem Körper und der Innenwand des Abstandhalterprofils versehen ist.The invention relates to a linear plastic binder for hollow spacer profiles of insulating glass panes, the elongated body of which is complete or in essentially completely U-shaped cross section for the passage of a molecular sieve has and in the cavity of a spacer profile and the cavity of the another spacer hook profile of the two profile bodies to be connected to one another is insertable and which has a surface provided with stop elements, which when inserting against the facing profile body end faces, as well as with lamellar compensation springs to create a tight fit between the body and the inner wall of the spacer profile is provided.

Bekannte Linearverbinder dieser Art sind in den DE-GM 88 16 799 und 92 16 955 beschrieben. Sie entfalten im Hinblick auf den von derartigen Verbindern geforderten Zusammenhalt der miteinander verbundenen Abstandhalterprofile nach ihrem Einbau jedoch keine optimale Wirkung, da sich nicht selten der Verbindungsstoß an insbesondere aus Stahl bestehenden Profilkörpern zu einem Spalt öffnet, durch den das in den Hohlraum der Profilkörper befindliche Molekularsieb in den Scheibenzwischenraum austreten kann und diesen verschmutzt.Known linear connectors of this type are in DE-GM 88 16 799 and 92 16 955 described. They unfold in view of what is required by such connectors However, cohesion of the interconnected spacer profiles after their installation not an optimal effect, since it is not uncommon for the connection joint to be made of steel in particular existing profile bodies opens to a gap through which the in the cavity of Molecular sieve located in the profile body can escape into the space between the disks and this dirty.

In diesem Zusammenhang ist darauf hinzuweisen, daß auch doppelläufige Geradverbinder zur Verbindung von aus zwei parallelen, durch eine Isolierung getrennten Profilsträngen gebildeten hohlen Abstandsprofilen oder Sprossenprofilen eines Mehrscheibenisolierglases bekannt sind, das wenigstens zwei parallele Glasscheiben aufweist, die an ihrem Umfangsrand durch das Abstandsprofil voneinander getrennt sind, wie dies die US-PS 5 603 582 beschreibt. In this context, it should be noted that double-barreled straight connectors for Connection of two parallel profile strands separated by insulation formed hollow spacer profiles or rung profiles of a multi-pane insulating glass are known, which has at least two parallel glass panes on its peripheral edge are separated from one another by the spacing profile, as is shown in US Pat. No. 5,603,582 describes.

Die wesentliche Voraussetzung für den Zusammenhalt der Abstandhalterprofile am Verbindungsstoß wird durch die Forderung beschrieben, daß der U-Profilkörper beim Einbau in den Hohlraum den miteinander zu verbindenden Abstandhalterprofile im wesentlichen nur elastisch und nicht plastisch verformt wird und dadurch seine Federeigenschaft beibehält, so daß die mit der Innenwandung der Abstandhalterprofile in Berührung tretenden Oberflächenteile des Linearverbinders eine Reibungskraft entfalten, die lange Zeit aufrecht erhalten bleibt, mindestens jedoch so lange, bis die entsprechende Isolierglasscheibe fertiggestellt, das heißt, der aus den betreffenden Abstandhalterprofilen hergestellte Rahmen zwischen die beiden Glasscheiben eingebaut und abgedichtet worden ist.The essential requirement for the cohesion of the spacer profiles on Connection joint is described by the requirement that the U-profile body during installation essentially only the spacer profiles to be connected to one another in the cavity is deformed elastically and not plastically and thereby retains its spring properties, so that come into contact with the inner wall of the spacer profiles Surface parts of the linear connector develop a frictional force that lasts for a long time is retained, but at least until the corresponding insulating glass pane completed, that is, the frame made from the spacer profiles in question has been installed and sealed between the two glass panes.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht deshalb darin, den Linearverbinder so zu verbessern, daß die an ihm bei seinem Einbau in den Hohlraum der Abstandhalterprofile bewirkten Verformungen nicht zu einer erheblichen Minderung der zwischen seiner Oberfläche und der ihm gegenüberliegenden Innenwandung der Abstandhalterprofile entwickelten Reibungskräfte führen. In diesem Zusammenhang soll die Verformung des Linearverbinders nicht plastischer, sondern elastischer Natur sein, das heißt, die Federeigenschaft seiner lamellenförmigen Ausgleichsfedern soll nach einem Einbau eine Zeit aufrecht erhalten bleiben. In diesem Zusammenhang soll ferner der Linearverbinder nach seinem Einbau in den Hohlraum der Abstandhakerprofile festsitzen, so daß sich der Verbindungsspalt zwischen den Körperstirnseiten nicht öffnet.The object of the invention is therefore to improve the linear connector so that that caused him when he was installed in the cavity of the spacer profiles Deformation does not cause a significant reduction in the area between its surface and the opposing inner wall of the spacer profiles developed frictional forces to lead. In this context, the deformation of the linear connector should not be plastic, but rather of an elastic nature, that is, the resilience of its lamellar Compensating springs should be kept for a while after installation. In this The linear connector should also be connected after it is installed in the cavity Stuck spacer hook profiles so that the connecting gap between the Front of the body does not open.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die lamellenförmigen Ausgleichsfedern, die von den Seitenflächen der beiden Schenkel des U-Profilkörpers nach außen ragen, durch dünne Stege miteinander verbunden sind und daß die beiden parallelen Schenkel des U-Profilkörpers auf ihrer Innenseite mit Verankerungsrippen versehen sind, die gegen den Boden des U-Profilkörpers abgestützt sind.This object is achieved in that the lamellar Compensating springs from the side surfaces of the two legs of the U-profile body protrude outwards, are connected by thin webs and that the two parallel legs of the U-profile body on the inside with anchoring ribs are provided, which are supported against the bottom of the U-profile body.

Die Verbindung der lamellenförmigen Ausgleichsfedern durch dünne Stege hat den Vorteil, daß die Ausgleichsfedern beim Einbau des Linearverbinders in die hohlen Abstandsprofile so abgestützt werden, daß sie nicht kippen, sich also nicht bleibend verformen, wodurch die elastische Federungswirkung und damit der Reibschluß zwischen U-Profilkörper und Abstandhalterprofil erhalten bleiben, was bedeutet, daß sich der Verbindungsstoß zwischen den miteinander verbundenen Abstandhalterprofilen jedenfalls solange nicht öffnet, bis das Abstandhalterprofil mit den Glasscheiben bei der Isolierung eines Mehrscheibenisolierglases fest verbunden worden ist. Auch danach bietet in aller Regel diese Konstruktion eine Sicherheit dafür, daß sich das Stoßspalt nicht öffnet und damit auch kein Molekularsieb in den Scheibenzwischenraum austreten kann. Desweiteren ist die Verwendung von Verstärkungsrippen zur Abstützung der Schenkel des U-Profilkörpers gegen dessen Boden vorteilhaft, weil diese Verstärkungsrippen Verformungen der Schenkel unter der Einwirkung von Biegekräften in Richtung zur Körperlängsachse vermeiden, so daß sogar eine dünnere Wandstärke der Schenkel und damit eine entsprechende Materialeinsparung ermöglicht wird. Dies wiederum führt zu einer Erhöhung der Elastizität der Schenkel unter der Einwirkung von Verformungskräften sowie einer Vergrößerung des Durchgangsquerschnitts für das Molekularsieb.The connection of the lamellar compensation springs by means of thin webs has the advantage that the compensation springs when installing the linear connector in the hollow spacer profiles so are supported so that they do not tip over, i.e. do not permanently deform, which causes the elastic suspension effect and thus the friction between the U-profile body and Spacer profile are retained, which means that the connection joint between the interconnected spacer profiles in any case not until the Spacer profile with the glass panes when insulating a multi-pane insulating glass has been firmly connected. Even after this, this construction usually offers one Security that the gap does not open and therefore no molecular sieve in the Space between the panes can escape. Furthermore, the use of Reinforcing ribs for supporting the legs of the U-profile body against the bottom advantageous because these reinforcing ribs deform the legs under the action Avoid bending forces in the direction of the body's longitudinal axis, so that even a thinner one Wall thickness of the legs and thus a corresponding saving in material is made possible. This in turn leads to an increase in the elasticity of the legs under the action of deformation forces and an increase in the passage cross section for the Molecular sieve.

In diesem Zusammenhang hat sich besonders bewährt, daß sich die Stege, die die lamellenförmigen Ausgleichsfedern, welche von den Seitenflächen der beiden Schenkel des U-Profilkörpers nach außen ragen, miteinander verbinden, parallel zur Längsachse des U-Profilkörpers erstrecken und darüber hinaus in einer Reihe fluchtend hintereinander liegen, wobei auch gleiche Abmessungen für diese Stege zweckmäßig sind. Darüber hinaus sollten sich vorteilhafterweise die Stege bis zu den Spitzen der lamellenartigen Ausgleichsfedern erstrecken und eine hautartige Konfiguration aufweisen, wodurch die elastischen Rückstellkräfte der Ausgleichsfedern beim Einschieben des Linearverbinders in den Hohlraum der Abstandhalterprofile verstärkt werden.In this context, it has proven particularly useful that the webs that the lamellar compensation springs, which from the side surfaces of the two legs of the U-profile body protrude outwards, connect with each other, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the U-profile body extend and also lie in a row one behind the other, the same dimensions are also expedient for these webs. In addition, should advantageously the webs up to the tips of the lamella-like compensating springs extend and have a skin-like configuration, whereby the elastic Restoring forces of the compensation springs when inserting the linear connector into the cavity the spacer profiles are reinforced.

Es hat sich ferner als vorteilhaft erwiesen, die aufeinanderfolgenden Ausgleichsfedern durch mehrere parallele Stege miteinander zu verbinden und die Stege so zu bemessen, beziehungsweise zu formen, daß sie den beim Einschieben des Linearverbinders in den Hohlraum der Abstandhalterprofile auf die Ausgleichsfedern einwirkenden Biege- und Druckkräften entgegenwirken und ein Umkippen dieser Federn verhindern.It has also proven to be advantageous to use the successive balancing springs to connect several parallel bars and to dimension the bars so or to form that they when the linear connector is inserted into the Cavity of the spacer profiles on the compensating springs acting bending and Counteract compressive forces and prevent these springs from tipping over.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen, Anordnungen und Ausbildungen der Stege kennzeichnen sich dadurch, daß die Stege, bezogen auf die Breite der Ausgleichsfedern, versetzt angeordnet sein können oder auch gegen den Boden des U-Profilkörpers versetzt angeordnet sind, wobei sie dann darüber hinaus den lichten Raum zwischen den aufeinanderfolgenden Ausgleichsfedern nahezu vollständig ausfüllen können.Further advantageous configurations, arrangements and configurations of the webs are characterized in that the webs, based on the width of the compensating springs, can be arranged offset or offset against the bottom of the U-profile body are arranged, in which case they then also the clear space between the successive compensating springs can fill almost completely.

Was die beiden parallelen Schenkel des U-Profilkörpers anbelangt, die auf ihrer Innenseite mit Verstärkungsrippen versehen sind, welche gegen den Boden des U-Profilkörpers abgestützt sind, so hat es sich als vorteilhaft erwiesen, jeden Schenkel mit wenigstens zwei Verstärkungsrippen zu versehen, die symmetrisch zur Mittelachse des U-Profilkörpers angeordnet sind und zweckmäßigerweise mit dem Boden und der Innenwand des Schenkels ein gleichseitiges Dreieck bilden. As for the two parallel legs of the U-profile body, the inside with Reinforcing ribs are provided, which are supported against the bottom of the U-profile body are, it has proven to be advantageous, each leg with at least two To provide reinforcing ribs that are symmetrical to the central axis of the U-profile body are arranged and expediently with the bottom and the inner wall of the leg form an equilateral triangle.

Zur Optimierung der Abstützung der Schenkel sollten die Verstärkungsrippen bis etwa zur halben Höhe der Schenkel reichen, die Verstärkungsrippen gleich groß und über die Länge des U-Profilkörpers gleichmäßig verteilt sein. Zur Optimierung des Durchlaufs des Molekularsiebs durch den Hohlraum der Abstandhalterprofile beziehungsweise des Linearverbinders hat es sich als besonders vorteilhaft erwiesen, die Verstärkungsrippen mit abgeschrägten oder abgerundeten Vorder- und Rückseiten zu versehen, da auf diese Weise der Strömmungswiderstand dieser Rippen für das Molekularsieb gering gehalten wird.To optimize the support of the legs, the reinforcing ribs should be about to half the height of the legs are sufficient, the reinforcing ribs are the same size and over the length of the U-profile body to be evenly distributed. To optimize the flow of the Molecular sieve through the cavity of the spacer profiles or Linear connector, it has proven to be particularly advantageous to use the reinforcing ribs to beveled or rounded front and back sides because this way the flow resistance of these ribs for the molecular sieve is kept low.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand des in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Draufsicht des Linearverbinders,
Fig. 2
eine Stirnansicht des Verbinders von Fig. 1,
Fig. 3
eine Längsschnittansicht des Verbinders längs der Linie B-B in Fig.1 und
Fig.4
eine Seitenansicht des Verbinders von Fig.1 in Richtung des Pfeils D.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawing. The drawing shows:
Fig. 1
a plan view of the linear connector,
Fig. 2
2 shows an end view of the connector from FIG. 1,
Fig. 3
a longitudinal sectional view of the connector along the line BB in Fig.1 and
Fig. 4
a side view of the connector of Figure 1 in the direction of arrow D.

Der in Fig. 1 gezeigte Linearverbinder ist ein U-Profilkörper 1 aus Kunststoff, hat also einen im wesentlichen vollständig U-förmigen Querschnitt und dient zur Verbindung von hohlen Abstandhalterprofilen von Mehrscheibenisoliergläsern. Zu diesem Zweck ist seine Querschnittsform derjenigen der miteinander zu verbindenden Profilkörper angepaßt und wird in deren Enden bis zu einem Anschlag 2 eingeführt. Der U-Profilkörper 1 weist zwei parallele Schenkel 6 auf, die auf der Bodenplatte 12 des Profilkörpers stehen, wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, und durch Verstärkungsrippen 9 versteift sind. Von den Seitenflächen 11 der beiden Schenkel 6 ragen lamellenförmige Ausgleichsfedern 3 nach außen, die jeweils teilweise durch dünne Stege 4 miteinander verbunden sind, welche sich parallel zur Längsachse A des U-Profilkörpers erstrecken und, wie aus Fig. 4 ersichtlich, fluchtend hintereinander liegen. Beim Einführen des Linearverbinders in die Abstandhakerprofile legen sich die Ausgleichsfedern 3 an die Innenwandung der Abstandhalterprofile elastisch an und erzeugen dadurch einen Reilschluß, der verhindert, daß sich der Schließspalt an den Profilkörperstirnseiten der miteinander verbundenen Abstandhalterprofile, die in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt sind, später wieder öffnet. Die Stege 4 sind, bezogen auf die Breite der Ausgleichsfedern 3, wie ebenfalls aus Fig. 4 ersichtlich, außermittig angeordnet, das heißt, gegen die Bodenplatte 12 des U-Profilkörpers 1 verschoben. Sie erstrecken sich bis etwa zu den Spitzen 5 der lamellenartigen Ausgleichsfedern 3 und weisen eine hautartige Konfiguration auf, die die elastische Rückstellkraft der Ausgleichsfedern beim Einschieben des Linearverbinders in den Hohlraum der Abstandhalterprofile verstärkt. In jedem Fall sind die Stege so bemessen und geformt, daß sie den beim Einschieben des Linearverbinders auf die Ausgleichsfedern einwirkenden Biege- und Druckkräften entgegenwirken und ein Umkippen dieser Federn verhindern.The linear connector shown in Fig. 1 is a U-profile body 1 made of plastic, so it has one essentially completely U-shaped cross section and serves to connect hollow Spacer profiles of multi-pane insulating glasses. For this purpose, his Cross-sectional shape of those of the profile body to be connected to each other is adapted and is inserted in the ends up to a stop 2. The U-profile body 1 has two parallel ones Legs 6, which stand on the base plate 12 of the profile body, as can be seen in FIG. 2, and are stiffened by reinforcing ribs 9. From the side surfaces 11 of the two legs 6 protruding lamellar compensating springs 3, each partly through thin Web 4 are connected to each other, which are parallel to the longitudinal axis A of the U-profile body extend and, as shown in Fig. 4, are aligned one behind the other. At the The compensating springs 3 are inserted into the spacer hook profiles to the inner wall of the spacer profiles and thereby create a Zipper, which prevents the closing gap on the end faces of the profile body interconnected spacer profiles, which are not shown in the drawing, opens again later. The webs 4 are, based on the width of the compensating springs 3, as also shown in FIG. 4, arranged off-center, that is, against the base plate 12 of the U-shaped body 1 shifted. They extend to about the top 5 of the lamellar compensating springs 3 and have a skin-like configuration that the elastic restoring force of the compensating springs when inserting the linear connector into the Cavity of the spacer profiles reinforced. In any case, the webs are dimensioned and shaped so that when the linear connector is inserted onto the compensating springs counteracting bending and compressive forces and tipping of these springs prevent.

Das Einschieben des Linearverbinders erfolgt bis zu Anschlägen 2 auf den Seitenflächen 11 der beiden Schenkel 6 des U-Profilkörpers 1 und damit bis zur Verbindermitte. Das Einschieben wird durch keilartige Elemente 7 an den beiden Enden des U-Profilkörpers erleichtert sowie durch die Tatsache, daß die Ausgleichsfedern im Bereich dieser Enden kürzer sind als im übrigen Bereich, in dem sie durch die Stege 4 miteinander verbunden sind.The linear connector is inserted up to stops 2 on the side surfaces 11 of the two legs 6 of the U-profile body 1 and thus to the middle of the connector. The Is inserted by wedge-like elements 7 at the two ends of the U-profile body facilitated as well as by the fact that the compensating springs in the area of these ends are shorter than in the rest of the area in which they are connected by the webs 4.

Im übrigen weist die Bodenplatte des U-Profilkörpers Öffnungen 8 auf; die jedoch in keinem direkten Zusammenhang mit Anordnung und Gestaltung der Ausgleichsfedern stehen. In jedem Fall ist die Querschnittsform des Linearverbinders an den Profilquerschnitt der miteinander zu verbindenden Abstandhalterprofile angepaßt. Anordnung und Ausbildung der Stege 4 sind in Anpassung an die jeweilige Profilform und Gestaltung der lamellenförmigen Ausgleichsfedern 3 variabel, wobei auch die in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellte Möglichkeit besteht; falls erforderlich, die aufeinanderfolgenden Ausgleichsfedern 3 durch mehrere parallele Stege 4 miteinander zu verbinden.Otherwise, the base plate of the U-shaped body has openings 8; but in none are directly related to the arrangement and design of the compensating springs. In In any case, the cross-sectional shape of the linear connector to the profile cross-section is adapted spacer profiles to be connected. Arrangement and training of the Web 4 are in adaptation to the respective profile shape and design of the lamellar Compensating springs 3 variable, with the possibility not shown in the drawing consists; if necessary, the successive balancing springs 3 by several to connect parallel webs 4 to one another.

Beim Einbau des U-Profilkörpers in den Hohlraum der Abstandhalterprofile werden, da der U-Profilkörper 1 gegenüber den Hohlraumabmessungen, bezogen auf die U-Profilbreite über die Ausgleichsfedern 3, ein Übermaß aufweist, die Spitzen 5 der Ausgleichsfedern 3 gegen die Einschubrichtung gedrückt; da die Stirnfläche des Abstandhalterprofils an den Spitzen 5 zunächst anstößt. Dieses Wegdrücken oder Nachhintendrücken der Ausgleichsfedern 3 führt aber nur zu einer elastischen und nicht plastischen oder dauerhaften Verformung, da die hautartigen Stege 4 eine zu starke Verformung der Ausgleichsfeder 3 verhindern, indem sie selbst geringfügig federnd zusammengepreßt werden, um sich nach Überwindung des durch die Stirnseite des Abstandhaltezprofils gebotenen Einschubwiderstandes wieder etwas zu entspannen und dabei die lamellenförmigen Ausgleichsfedern aufzurichten, so daß sie mit der Innenwandung der Abstandhakerprofile in Reibschlußberührung verharren, wodurch der angestrebte feste Sitz des Profilkörpers in den Abstandhalterprofilen sichergestellt wird und es wenigstens so lange vermieden wird, daß sich der Stoßspalt der Abstandhalterprofile öffnet, bis die Isolierglasscheibe fertiggestellt; d.h. der Rahmen, aus dem die miteinander verbundenen Abstandhalterprofile bestehen, und die beiden auf diesen Rahmen aufgesetzten Glasscheiben fest miteinander verbunden sind.When installing the U-profile body in the cavity of the spacer profiles, because the U-profile body 1 compared to the cavity dimensions, based on the U-profile width the compensating springs 3 has an oversize, the tips 5 of the compensating springs 3 against the direction of insertion pressed; since the end face of the spacer profile at the tips 5 knocks first. This pushing away or pushing the balancing springs 3 leads but only to an elastic and not plastic or permanent deformation, because the skin-like webs 4 prevent excessive deformation of the compensating spring 3 by even slightly resiliently pressed together after overcoming the insertion resistance offered by the end face of the spacing profile again somewhat relax while straightening the lamellar compensating springs so that they with the The inner wall of the spacer hook profiles remain in frictional contact, as a result of which Desired firm fit of the profile body in the spacer profiles is ensured and it is avoided at least as long as the gap of the spacer profiles opens, until the insulating glass pane is completed; i.e. the framework from which the one another connected spacer profiles exist, and the two placed on this frame Glass panes are firmly connected.

In der Regel bleibt der Stoßspalt auch danach geschlossen, weil die Stege 4, die den lichten Raum zwischen den Ausgleichsfeder 3 vollständig oder nahezu vollständig ausfüllen können, die Reibschlußwirkung zwischen Linearverbinder und Abstandhalterprofil dauerhaft unterstützen.As a rule, the joint gap remains closed afterwards, because the webs 4, which clear the Can completely or almost completely fill the space between the compensating spring 3, the frictional engagement between the linear connector and the spacer profile is permanent support.

Wie aus den Figuren 1 und 3 ersichtlich, ist jeder Schenkel 6 des U-Profilkörpers mit zwei Verstärkungsrippen 9 versehen, die symmetrisch zur Mittelachse C des Körpers angeordnet sind und mit dem Boden 12 des U-Profilkörpers sowie der Innenwand 10 seiner Schenkel 6 ein vorzugsweise gleichseitiges, rechteckiges Dreieck bilden, dessen konkav gebogene Hypotenuse vorzugsweise bis etwa zur halben Höhe des Schenkels 6 reicht und das mit der Innenwand 10 einen rechten Winkel einschließt.As can be seen from Figures 1 and 3, each leg 6 of the U-profile body with two Reinforcing ribs 9 are provided, which are arranged symmetrically to the central axis C of the body are and with the bottom 12 of the U-profile body and the inner wall 10 of its legs 6th form a preferably equilateral, rectangular triangle, the concavely curved Hypotenuse preferably extends up to about half the height of the leg 6 and that with the Inner wall 10 includes a right angle.

Es versteht sich, daß mehr als zwei derartige Verstärktungsrippen an jedem Schenkel 6 des U-Profilkörpers angeordnet sein können, wobei die Vorder- und Rückseiten 13, 14 dieser Rippen zur Verringerung des Durchlaufwiderstandes für das Molekularsieb abgeschrägt bzw. abgerundet sein können, was in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt ist.It is understood that more than two such reinforcing ribs on each leg 6 of the U-profile body can be arranged, the front and rear sides 13, 14 these ribs to reduce the flow resistance for the molecular sieve may be chamfered or rounded, which is not shown in the drawing.

Darüber hinaus besteht die Möglichkeit, an Stelle von mehreren nur eine einzige Verstärkungsrippe 9 bei jedem Schenkel zu verwenden, die sich im wesentlichen über die gesamte Länge des U-Profilkörpers erstreckt, um dadurch die Abstützung zu optimieren und gleichzeitig den Durchflußwiderstand gegenüber einer Vielzahl von Einzelrippen, welche, abgesehen von abgeschrägten oder abgerundeten Vorder- und Rückseiten ganz allgemein auch aerodynamisch geformt sein können, weiter zu verringern.In addition, there is the option of using only one instead of several Reinforcement rib 9 to use with each leg, which is essentially about the extends the entire length of the U-profile body in order to optimize the support and at the same time the flow resistance to a large number of individual ribs, which, apart from beveled or rounded front and back sides, entirely generally can also be aerodynamically shaped to further reduce.

Derartige Verstärkungsrippen haben den Vorteil, daß die Schenkel 6 des U-Profilkörpers beim Einbau dieses Körpers in die Abstandhalterprofile nicht zu stark nach innen gedrückt werden und sich dabei bleibend verformen. Die Verstärktungsrippen 9 setzen dieser Verformung einen Widerstand entgegen und unterstützen dadurch das elastische Verhalten bzw. das Federungsvermögen des Linearverbinders in Querrichtung. Sie bieten in diesem Zusammenhang den Vorteil, daß die Dicke der Schenkel 6 verringert werden kann, ohne daß die Stabilität des U-Profilkörpers darunter leidet. Dies führt wiederum zu einer Verbesserung des elastischen Verhaltens bzw. Federungsvermögens in Querrichtung des Linearverbinders und damit zu einer Verbesserung seines festen Sitzes innerhalb der hohlen Abstandprofilkörper. Eine Verringerung der Wanddicke der Schenkel 6 hat darüber hinaus zur Folge, daß der Durchgangsquerschnitt des U-Profilkörpers für das Molekularsieb sich vergrößert, wodurch die durch die Verstärkungsrippen möglicherweise verursachten Strömungswiderstände nahezu aufgewogen werden können.Such reinforcing ribs have the advantage that the legs 6 of the U-profile body when installing this body in the spacer profiles not too strong inwards pressed and deform permanently. Place the reinforcing ribs 9 resistance to this deformation and thereby support the elastic Behavior or the elasticity of the linear connector in the transverse direction. she offer in this connection the advantage that the thickness of the legs 6 is reduced can be without the stability of the U-profile body suffers. this leads to in turn to an improvement in the elastic behavior or elasticity in the transverse direction of the linear connector and thus to improve its fixed Fit within the hollow spacer profile body. A reduction in the wall thickness of the Leg 6 also has the consequence that the passage cross section of the U-profile body for the molecular sieve increases, whereby the by the Reinforcing ribs almost caused flow resistance can be weighed.

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Linearverbinder aus Kunststoff für hohle Abstandhalterprofile von Mehrscheibenisoliergläsern, dessen länglicher Körper einen vollständig oder im wesentlichen vollständig U-förmigen Querschnitt für den Durchgang eines Molekularsiebs aufweist und in den Hohlraum des einen Abstandhalterprofils sowie den Hohlraum des anderen Abstandhalterprofils der beiden miteinander zu verbindenden Profilkörper einsteckbar ist und der eine mit Anschlagelementen versehene Oberfläche aufweist, welche beim Einstecken gegen die einander zugewandten Profilkörperstirnseiten stoßen, sowie mit lamellenförmigen Ausgleichsfedern zur Erzeugung eines festen Sitzes zwischen dem Körper und der Innenwand des Abstandhalterprofils versehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die lamellenförmigen Ausgleichsfedern (3), die von den Seitenflächen (11) der beiden Schenkel (6) des U-Profilkörpers (1) nach außen ragen, durch dünne Stege (4) miteinander verbunden sind und daß die beiden parallelen Schenkel (6) des U-Profilkörpers (1) auf ihrer Innenseite (10) mit Verankerungsrippen (9) versehen sind, die gegen den Boden (12) des U-Profilkörpers abgestützt sind..Plastic linear connector for hollow spacer profiles of multi-pane insulating glass, the elongated body of which has a completely or essentially completely U-shaped cross section for the passage of a molecular sieve and can be inserted into the cavity of one spacer profile and the cavity of the other spacer profile of the two profile bodies to be connected to one another and which has a surface provided with stop elements which abut against the mutually facing profile body end faces when inserted, and is provided with lamellar compensating springs for producing a firm fit between the body and the inner wall of the spacer profile, characterized in that the lamellar compensating springs (3), the protrude from the side surfaces (11) of the two legs (6) of the U-profile body (1), are connected to each other by thin webs (4) and that the two parallel legs (6) of the U-profile body (1) are provided on their inside (10) with anchoring ribs (9) which are supported against the bottom (12) of the U-profile body. Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stege (4) sich parallel zur Längsachse A des U- Profilkörpers (1) erstrecken. Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (4) extend parallel to the longitudinal axis A of the U-profile body (1). Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stege (4) in einer Reihe fluchtend hintereinander liegen.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (4) are aligned one behind the other in a row. Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stege (4) gleiche Abmessungen aufweisen.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (4) have the same dimensions. Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich die Stege (4) bis zu den Spitzen (5) der lamellenartigen Ausgleichsfedern (3) erstrecken.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (4) extend up to the tips (5) of the lamellar compensating springs (3). Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stege (4) eine hautartige Konfiguration aufweisen und die elastische Rückstellkraft der Ausgleichsfedern beim Einschieben des Linearverbinders in den Hohlraum der Abstandhalterprofile verstärken.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (4) have a skin-like configuration and reinforce the elastic restoring force of the compensating springs when the linear connector is inserted into the cavity of the spacer profiles. Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß nur einige der Ausgleichsfedern (3) auf den Oberflächen (11) der Schenkel (6) des U-Profilkörpers (1) durch Stege miteinander verbunden sind.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that only some of the compensating springs (3) on the surfaces (11) of the legs (6) of the U-profile body (1) are connected to one another by webs. Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die aufeinanderfolgenden Ausgleichsfedern (3) durch mehrere parallele Stege (4) miteinander verbunden sind.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the successive compensating springs (3) are connected to one another by a plurality of parallel webs (4). Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stege (4) so bemessen und geformt sind, daß sie den beim Einschieben des Linearverbinders in den Hohlraum der Abstandhalterprofile auf die Ausgleichsfedern (3) einwirkenden Biege- und Druckkräften entgegenwirken und ein Umkippen dieser Federn verhindern.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (4) are dimensioned and shaped in such a way that they counteract the bending and compressive forces acting on the compensating springs (3) when the linear connector is inserted into the cavity of the spacer profiles and prevent these springs from tipping over . Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stege (4), bezogen auf die Breite der Ausgleichsfedern (3), versetzt angeordnet sind.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (4) are arranged offset with respect to the width of the compensating springs (3). Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stege (4) gegen den Boden (12) des U-Profilkörpers (1) versetzt liegen.Linear connector according to claim 10, characterized in that the webs (4) are offset against the bottom (12) of the U-profile body (1). Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stege (4) den lichten Raum zwischen den aufeinanderfolgenden Ausgleichsfedern (3) nahezu vollständig ausfüllen. Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (4) almost completely fill the clear space between the successive compensating springs (3). Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jeder Schenkel (6) mit wenigstens zwei Verstärkungsrippen (9) versehen ist, die symmetrisch zur Mittelachse C des U-Profilkörpers (1) angordent sind.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that each leg (6) is provided with at least two reinforcing ribs (9) which are arranged symmetrically to the central axis C of the U-profile body (1). Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verstärkungsrippen mit dem Boden (12) auf der Innenseite (10) des Schenkels (6) ein gleichseitiges Dreieck bilden.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the reinforcing ribs form an equilateral triangle with the bottom (12) on the inside (10) of the leg (6). Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verstärkungsrippen bis etwa zur halben Höhe des Schenkels (6) reichen.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the reinforcing ribs extend up to approximately half the height of the leg (6). Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verstärkungsrippen (9) die Form rechtwinkliger Dreiecke aufweisen, deren Hypothenuse konkav gebogen ist und die mit den Schenkeln (6) einen rechten Winkel bilden.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the reinforcing ribs (9) have the shape of right-angled triangles, the hypotenuse of which is curved concavely and which form a right angle with the legs (6). Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verstärkungsrippen (9) gleich groß und über die Länge des U-Profilkörpers (1) gleichmäßig verteilt sind.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the reinforcing ribs (9) are of the same size and are evenly distributed over the length of the U-profile body (1). Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jeder Schenkel (6) des U-Profilkörpers (1) durch eine einzige Verstärkungsrippe gegen den Boden (12) des Körpers abgestützt ist, die sich im wesentlichen über die gesamte Länge des Körpers erstreckt.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that each leg (6) of the U-profile body (1) is supported by a single reinforcing rib against the bottom (12) of the body, which extends essentially over the entire length of the body. Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verstärkungsrippen (9) mit abgeschrägten oder abgerundeten Vorder- und Rückseiten (13, 14) versehen sind, die für das durchlaufende Molekularsieb einen möglichst geringen Strömungswiderstand erzeugen.Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the reinforcing ribs (9) are provided with chamfered or rounded front and rear sides (13, 14) which generate the lowest possible flow resistance for the continuous molecular sieve. Linearverbinder nach Anspruch 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Verstärkungsrippen (9) in Durchflußrichtung des U-Profilkörpers (1) aerodynamisch geformt sind.Linear connector according to claim 19, characterized in that the reinforcing ribs (9) are aerodynamically shaped in the flow direction of the U-profile body (1).
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