EP2238871B1 - System for the production of a multifunction wall which can be mounted on a wall, in particular a room divider, and method for producing and mounting a multifunction wall - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a system for the production of a on a wall, in particular room wall, mountable multi-functional wall consisting on the one hand of at least one planar element, such as a panel or the like, which has a wall-side surface associated with the wall and the room-side room-side surface, and on the other of at least two mounting rails arranged on opposite edges of the planar element, preferably on the upper and on the lower edge of the planar element, which are fastened on the one hand to the wall and on the other hand hold a planar element. The multi-functional wall can also be a substantial part of a wall, such. B. a room wall, extend.

From practice, multi-functional walls are known in which the flat element in its edge to be consolidated has a continuous groove into which engages an integrally formed on a mounting rail pine cone profile. During assembly, the respective mounting rail is first mounted on the wall. Subsequently, the sheet-like element is fixed in such a way that the pine cone profile is inserted into the groove of the flat element. Subsequently, the pine cone profile of another mounting rail is inserted into the groove on the opposite edge and then attached the mounting rail to the wall. This process is repeated until the multifunction wall is made to the desired dimensions. The WO 2008/059628 A1 describes a wall consisting of flat elements and mounting rails.

A disadvantage proves that a single sheet-like element can not be removed later, without the subsequently mounted during assembly flat elements and mounting rails are also mitemounted.

The object of the invention is to avoid the aforementioned disadvantages and to provide a multi-functional wall, in which individual flat elements can be dismantled without the dismantling of adjacent flat elements again.

This object is achieved in that each mounting rail has at least one substantially parallel to the wall aligned, preferably two parallel aligned groove flanks having groove for receiving the entire relevant edge of the fastened sheet element and that for pressing adjacent, located in a groove planar elements at least one acting in the direction of the relevant mounting rail and provided with a provided at the opposite end of the mounting rail counter-bearing pressing device is provided. At least one planar element may be, for example, a panel, a panel element for Write, a mirror element, a Plexiglas element, a magnetic board or the like act. The edge of the planar element corresponds to the thickness of the entire panel. The mounting rail may be made of aluminum, plastic or other suitable material. If a multi-function wall is to be created, for example, with three rows of flat elements arranged one above the other, the four mon-bars may initially be mounted in a first step in the desired length and in the desired vertical distance to the wall, which may be, for example, a room wall or to a freestanding wall of other design attached. Subsequently, the flat elements are laterally inserted into the grooves of opposite mounting rails.

If later a flat element is to be removed, this only has to be postponed again, without the need for further measures, such as the dismantling of mounting rails as in the prior art.

In the multi-functional wall according to the invention, the static properties for the weight of additional components, such. As screens, shelves or the like, taken over exclusively by the mounting rail mounted on the wall, while the sheet-like elements are provided for decorative design. By selecting the desired decoration of the flat elements, the appearance of the multifunction wall can be designed arbitrarily. Due to the variety of surface elements to be combined, the multifunction wall can be used in a variety of ways. It can not only be used in the home, for example. For example, a use in meeting rooms is possible. In this case, it makes sense if, for example, a planar element is designed as a panel element or as a kind of flipchart.

Preferably, at least one mounting rail, which is designed to fix two adjacent flat element, two grooves, the groove bases are aligned facing each other, have.

For an easy displaceability of the sheet-like element in the groove lends itself when the width of the groove is slightly larger than the width of the edge of the sheet-like element. As a result, the flat elements can be easily moved in the respective groove.

If, for example, a screen is to be mounted on the multi-functional wall, only the relevant flat elements in the area have to be removed by shifting laterally. It can then be laid wiring in the multi-functional wall and then the disassembled sheet-like elements can be inserted again. Of course, other components, such as holders for shelves or the like, can be attached to the mounting rails.

The groove may consist of two spaced-apart thin-walled legs. This gives the multi-functional wall a nearly flat surface, since only the mounting rails protrude slightly with their room-side thin-walled legs relative to the general extent of the multi-functional wall.

At least one mounting rail may have an attachment groove which is freely accessible on the room side with fastened flat elements. The mounting groove can be adapted in terms of their cross-section of the object to be fastened.

In this case, the course of at least one fastening groove can be curved upwards. It can then be introduced, for example, a holder with a correspondingly formed insertion in the mounting groove.

It is advisable if at least one holder, in particular a holder associated with a shelf, can be inserted into at least one fastening groove, in particular can be inserted by hooking. Thus, a shelf can be easily assembled or disassembled.

Advantageously, each shelf is associated with at least one stabilizing device which, in the assembled state of the shelf, at least partially in contact with the shelf and at least partially with the area of the flat element below this shelf and / or with the mounting rail located below this shelf. If the stabilization device is only partially in contact with the region of the planar element located below this shelf, the distance between the shelf on the one hand and the contact area of the planar element and stabilizing device is as far apart as possible.

Advantageously, the stabilization device is fastened to the shelf. But it is also quite possible that in the mounted state of the shelf an additional attachment, for example by means of screws, takes place with respect to the planar element. By stabilizing devices and heavier items can be parked on the shelf, without this, for example, tends down.

At least one stabilizing device can be part of the holder.

But it is also quite possible that at least one stabilization device is designed as a separate component is, for example, screwed to the shelf.

The multi-functional wall may be spaced from the wall by at least one spacer element. For example, the spacing element may be a counter-battens which are fastened to a room wall.

The multi-functional wall may have, at least in the region of one of its outer edges, a wall-side illumination device for an indirect, concealed illumination.

At least one planar element may be formed as a commercially available panel. This may be, for example, a floor, wall or ceiling panel or a solid wood panel. This can be used on a large variety of decor.

The thickness of at least one planar element can be less than 15 mm, at least in the region of the entire relevant edge. But it is also quite possible that the thickness of at least one planar element over its entire extent is less than 15 mm.

The counter-bearing can be rigid. For example, the groove may be formed closed at the end or it may be provided protruding into the groove projection. Against such an abutment, the sheet-like elements by the Aneinanderdrückeinrichtung pressed. Of course, it is also possible that is provided on both sides of the mounting rail ever a pressing-together. The pressing device presses the adjacent planar elements against each other so that the sheet-like elements can not move and thus an unwanted joint formation between adjacent surface elements is avoided.

At least one pressing device can have a clamping region and at least one contact surface (s) attached laterally to the clamping region, wherein each contact surface cooperates with the flat element to be pressed, preferably with the narrow side (edge) of the flat element to be pressed, and the clamping region cooperates with the mounting rail and wherein for a pressing together of the sheet-like elements to each other, the distance between the clamping region and the mounting rail can be reduced. If the multi-functional wall is attached to the wall, there is thus at least one contact surface above or below the clamping region.

By means of suitable measures, the clamping area is fixed relative to the mounting rail. If, for example, the mounting rail has a cavity extending along the mounting rail, a piece of wood can be driven into this cavity after the mounting rail has been cut to the desired length, for example a piece of wood into which, for example, a screw can be screwed. For fixing the pressing-on device, the clamping region can have a bore through which the screw passes.

The screw is screwed into the wooden block. The further the screw is screwed into the block of wood, the distance between the clamping area and the mounting rail is increasingly reduced. This has the consequence that each contact surface increasingly acts on the associated sheet-like element and thus the surface elements are more and more pressed together.

Of course, other constructive embodiments for screwing a screw are conceivable. So z. B. in the cavity of the mounting rail a along the mounting rail extending screw can be provided, in which a screw can be screwed.

Other measures for attachment are possible. For example, the clamping region may also have latching arms in the region of opposite edges, which interact with corresponding latching elements arranged on the mounting rail.

The total width of the inserted in a mounting rail planar elements together may be slightly, in particular 5 to 10 mm, greater than the length of the mounting rail. If the flat elements inserted in the mounting rail are pressed against each other, this reduces the lateral projection.

At least one contact surface can be in the non-tensioned state further in the direction of the (the) surface element (elements) as the associated clamping range.

In this case, the clamping region and at least one contact surface may be part of a, in particular curved, spring element. Of course, the clamping range and at least one contact surface also part of a rigid element, which is formed, for example, like a clamp. The spring element or the rigid element are fixed, for example, with a screw on the mounting rail. By screwing in the screw, the distance between the clamping area and the mounting rail is reduced so that the flat elements are pressed against each other.

At least one contact surface may be formed as a partial region, in particular as a partial region projecting in the direction of the planar element to be pressed, of a laterally mountable edge element. A corresponding edge element can be fastened to the mounting rail, for example by means of screws.

The invention also relates to a method for producing and mounting a multi-functional wall which can be mounted on a wall, in particular a room wall, consisting of at least two planar elements, such as panels or the like, each having a wall-side surface associated with the wall and a room-side surface associated with the space, and on the other hand from at least two mounting rails arranged on opposite edges of the flat elements, preferably on the upper and lower edge of the flat elements, which on the one hand are fixed to the wall and on the other hand hold the flat elements, each mounting rail being at least one substantially parallel Has aligned to the wall, preferably two parallel aligned groove flanks having groove for receiving the respective entire relevant edge of the planar element to be fastened.

When manufacturing the multi-functional wall, the planar elements are laterally inserted into the grooves of opposite mounting rails after mounting at least two mounting rails. After inserting all planar elements is usually on each of the four sides of the multi-functional wall depending on an edge element, which is formed for example as an angle profile, screwed. A disadvantage proves that even with laterally screwed edge elements, the planar elements can move in the groove, which can lead to an undesirable joint formation between two adjacent sheet-like elements.

The object of the invention is to avoid the aforementioned disadvantages and to provide a method for producing and mounting a multi-functional wall, which ensures a secure fixation of the sheet-like elements together in the assembled state.

This object is achieved in that the required sheet-like elements inserted into the mounting rail, in particular pushed laterally, and for pressing adjacent, located in this groove planar elements at least at one end of the mounting rail An Aneinanderdrückeinrichtung is attached to at least one of the two outer planar elements of this groove acting in the direction of the relevant mounting rail and cooperating with a provided at the opposite end of the mounting rail or abutting abutment cooperating clamping force exerts. In the method according to the invention, the planar elements are inserted, for example, in the mounting rail so that the adjacent sheet-like elements touch each other at their side edges. Is it, for example, flat Elements with a protruding spring and on the opposite edge with a corresponding groove, engages the spring of a flat element in the corresponding groove of the adjacent sheet-like element. Then, the sheet-like elements are pressed close to each other by means of at least one Aneinanderdrückeinrichtung and thus held permanently in this position. Moving is no longer possible.

The counter-bearing can be rigid. For example, the groove may be formed closed at the end or it may be provided protruding into the groove projection. Against such an abutment, the sheet-like elements are pressed by the pressing device. Of course, it is also possible that is provided on both sides of the mounting rail ever a pressing-together. The pressing device presses the adjacent planar elements against each other so that the sheet-like elements can not move and thus an unwanted joint formation between adjacent surface elements is avoided.

In the inserted state, at least one of the two outer sheet-like elements can easily protrude beyond the free end of the mounting rail, preferably 5 to 10 mm. It is of course also possible that the respective flat element projects on both sides of the mounting rails. When the flat elements are pressed against each other, the respective projection is reduced.

Fig. 1

einen Schnitt durch eine erfindungsgemäße Multifunktionswand und

Fig. 2

das Detail "X" aus Figur 2,

Fig. 3

den Gegenstand nach Fig. 1, wobei in dem Hohl- raum jeder Montageschiene ein Holzklotz vorge- sehen ist,

Fig. 4

den Gegenstand nach Fig. 2, wobei in dem Hohl- raum ein Schraubkanal vorgesehen ist,

Fig. 5-11

unterschiedliche Ausführungsformen einer erfindungsgemäßen Aneinanderdrückeinrichtung und

Fig. 12-15

unterschiedliche Ausgestaltung einer Stabili- sierungseinrichtung.

In the following, an illustrated in the drawings embodiments of the invention will be explained. Show it:

Fig. 1

a section through a multi-functional wall according to the invention and

Fig. 2

the detail "X" off FIG. 2 .

Fig. 3

the object after Fig. 1 , wherein in the cavity of each mounting rail a block of wood is provided,

Fig. 4

the object after Fig. 2 wherein a screw channel is provided in the cavity,

Fig. 5-11

different embodiments of a Aneinanderdrückeinrichtung invention and

Fig. 12-15

different embodiment of a stabilization device.

In all figures the same reference numerals are used for identical or similar components.

In the figures, a multi-functional wall according to the invention is shown, which is mounted in front of a wall 1, which in the present case is a room wall. In the illustrated embodiment, the multi-functional wall via a spacer 2, which is formed in the present case as counter battens, spaced from the wall 1.

The multi-functional wall consists of five horizontally aligned mounting rails 3 and a plurality, arranged between each two mounting rails 3, designed as panels sheet-like elements 4. Each mounting rail. 3 has a mounting leg 5. By means of screws 6, the mounting rails 3 are mounted on the spacer 2. On the mounting leg 5 is a substantially orthogonal to the wall 2 extending, in which Fig. 2 formed formed from two legs region 7 formed. The upper and the lower mounting rail 3 each have a substantially parallel to the wall 1 aligned groove, which comprises two mutually parallel groove flanks 8. In the groove engages the entire relevant edge of the sheet-like element 4 to be fastened.

Since the three middle mounting rail 3 fix both an upper and a lower sheet-like element 4, each of these mounting rails 3 has two grooves, the groove bases are aligned facing each other, on. In the illustrated embodiment, the width of the groove is slightly larger than the width of the entire edge of the sheet-like element 4, so that each sheet-like element 4 is slightly displaced in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the mounting rails 3.

As in particular the detailed drawing in FIG. 2 can be seen, the three middle mounting rails 3 on two mounting grooves 9, which are freely accessible in the room side fixed elements 4. The course of the lower mounting groove 9 is curved upwards, so that - as in FIG. 2 a holder 10, which in this case is a holder 10 for a shelf 11, can be inserted into the mounting groove 9 with a correspondingly formed insertion element 12.

If, for example, a screen is hooked into the corresponding fastening groove 9 in front of, for example, the two central sheet-like elements 4 and the corresponding required wiring is laid "invisibly", only the middle flat element 4 in this case must be laterally pushed out and the wiring in the area located behind it be moved. Subsequently, the removed sheet-like element 4 can simply be pushed in again. It must be introduced only within the sheet-like element 4, a small recess for the corresponding cable gland.

At the in FIG. 3 illustrated embodiment, a wooden block 13 is provided in each mounting rail 3 in the cavity. Of course, another material, such as plastic, can be used. The wooden block 13 is used for screwing in a screw 14 for attaching a pressing-15.

In Fig. 4 an embodiment is shown in which in the cavity of the mounting rail 3, a screw 16 for screwing in a screw 14 for later attachment of a pressing device 15 is provided.

Various embodiments of a Aneinanderdrückeinrichtung invention 15 and resulting different montages are in the FIGS. 5 to 11 shown.

Each of the in the Fig. 5 to 8 and 10 shown abutting device 15 is for use in mounting rails 3, which on both sides have a groove with correspondingly inserted, sheet-like elements 4, determined.

Each pressing device 15 has a clamping region 17 and two contact surfaces 18 arranged on opposite sides.

At the in Fig. 5 illustrated embodiment, each contact surface 18 is formed as a portion of a laterally mountable edge element 19. Preferably, the edge element 19 is formed at an angle, so that the multi-functional wall is covered laterally and the visible from the front edge region of the sheet-like elements 4 by the other leg by the leg visible in this figure of the edge element 19.

At the in Fig. 10 illustrated embodiment, each contact surface 18 as in the direction of the pressed flat element (4) facing projecting portion 20, the laterally mountable edge element 19 is formed.

By means of one screw 14 per end of a mounting rail 3, the edge element 19 is attached to the mounting rail 3. When tightening the screw 14, the distance A decreases, so that the surface elements 4 located in this groove are pressed against each other.

For example in Fig. 7 an embodiment of a Aneinanderdrückeinrichtung 15 is shown, in which the two contact surfaces 18 are in the non-tensioned state in the direction of the planar element 4, as the associated clamping portion 17. The clamping portion 17 and the two contact surfaces 18 are part of a rigid, approximately u -shaped element.

Fig. 6 shows an embodiment in which the clamping region 17 and the two contact surfaces 18 are part of a curved spring element. As well in Fig. 6 as well as in Fig. 7 Screws 14 are provided by means of which the respective pressing-15 are attached to each other for pressing the sheet-like elements 4 on the mounting rail 3. The edge elements 19 are laterally secured by suitable measures edge.

In Fig. 8 an embodiment is shown in which the clamping region 17 in the region of two opposite edges has two latching arms 21 which cooperate with not shown, arranged on the mounting rail 3 locking elements.

In Fig. 9 an embodiment is shown, which shows the configuration of an abutment device 15 according to the invention in conjunction with a mounting rail 3, which has only one groove. Therefore, only one clamping portion 17 and a contact surface 18 is provided, which cooperates with the sheet-like element 4. In addition, a support leg 22 is provided on the clamping region 17 on the opposite side of the contact surface 18, which is supported on the mounting rail 3 when screwing the screw 14.

Of course, the Aneinanderdrückeinrichtung 15 also have a wedge-shaped configuration, which is used after insertion of the sheet-like elements 4 in the groove so that at least one of the two groove flanks 8 is at least partially displaced in the direction of the opposite other groove flank 8 and so the sheet-like element between the two groove flanks 8 is clamped. This is in Fig. 11 shown. Here is the pressing device 15 has been introduced into the mounting rail 3, that the wall 1 facing groove flank 8 is bent in the direction of the other groove flank 8 and so the sheet-like element 4 is prevented from undesirable displacement.

In the Fig. 12-15 Different embodiments of a stabilizing device 23 according to the invention are shown. Depending on the length of a shelf 11, the number of stabilizers 23 may vary. By means of the stabilizers 23, the shelf 11 is supported on the underside with respect to the flat elements 4, so that heavier objects on the shelf 11 can be parked. It is also quite possible that at least one stabilizing device 23 is supported relative to the mounting rail 8 located underneath.

At the in Fig. 12 illustrated embodiment, the stabilizing device 23 is formed as an angle, wherein the one leg 24 is fastened by means of a screw 25 on the underside of the shelf 11, while the other leg 26 is in contact with the sheet-like element 4 and so the shelf 11 does not tilt down and / or can bend. The length of each leg 24 and 26 may be about 40cm.

In Fig. 13 a stabilizing device 23, which is designed essentially as a triangle, is shown, which is fastened on the bottom side of the shelf 11 by means of the screw 25. In the exemplary embodiment illustrated, the stabilization device 23 has an attachment point 27 in the area facing the planar element 4 on, with the stabilizer 23 is in contact with the sheet-like element 4.

At the in Fig. 14 trained embodiment, the stabilizing device 23 is part of the holder 10th Fig. 15 shows an embodiment of a stabilizing device 23 similar to the embodiment according to Fig. 13 , However, the stabilizing device 23 has only one inclined to the shelf 11 aligned rod-like element, one end of which is fastened by means of the screw 25 on the underside of the shelf 11 and the other end with the sheet-like element 4 in contact. To protect the sheet-like element 4, the end has a rubber cap 28.

Of course, the stabilizing device 23 may also be formed as a side part, which is screwed to at least one of the two opposite narrow sides of the shelf 11, for example. The side part may be formed closed or have recesses.

Claims (22)

1. System for the production of a multifunction wall which can be mounted on a wall (1), In particular a room divider, comprising, on the one hand, at least one laminar element (4) such as a panel or similar having a wall-sided surface that is attached to the wall (1) and a room-sided surface that is attached to the room, and, on the other hand, at least two mounting rails (3) arranged at opposite edges of the laminar element (4), preferably at the upper and lower edges of the laminar element (4), said mounting rails, on the one hand, being fixed to the wall (1), and, on the other hand, holding a laminar element (4), that each mounting rall (3) has at least one groove essentially aligned parallel to the wall (1), preferably having two parallel aligned groove flanks (8) for receiving the entire pertinent edge of the laminar element (4) to be fixed, characterised In that, for pressing together adjacent laminar elements (4) located In a groove, at least one device for pressing together (15) is provided which acts In the direction of the pertinent mounting rail (3) and interacts with a counter bearing provided at the opposite end of the mounting rail (3).
2. System according to the preceding claim, characterised In that at least one mounting rail (3) designed for fixing two adjacent laminar elements (4) has two grooves the groove bases of which are aligned facing each other.
3. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised In that, for easy displaceability of the laminar element (4) in the groove, the width of the groove is slightly greater than the width of the edge of the laminar element (4).
4. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the groove comprises two thin-walled legs arranged at a distance from each other.
5. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one mounting rail (3) has a fixing groove (9) which is freely accessible on the room side In case of fixed laminar elements (4).
6. System according to the preceding claim, characterised In that the path of at least one fixing groove (9) is aligned curved upwards.
7. System according to one of the two preceding claims, characterised In that, in at least one fixing groove (9), at least one bracket (10), In particular a bracket (10) attached to a shelf floor (11), can be inserted.
8. System according to the preceding claim, characterised In that each shelf floor (11) has at least one stabilising device (23) attached which, in the mounted state of the shelf floor (11), on the one hand, Is at least zonally in contact with the shelf floor (11) and, on the other hand, at least zonally in contact with the area of the laminar element (4) located underneath this shelf floor (11) and/or with the mounting rail (8) located underneath this shelf floor (11).
9. System according to one of the two preceding claims, characterised In that at least one stabilising device (23) Is part of the bracket (10).
10. System according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterised in that at least one stabilising device (23) Is designed as a separate component.
11. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the multifunction wall is distanced from the wall (1) by means of at least one spacer element (2).
12. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised In that the multifunction wall has, at least in the area of one of Its outer edges, a wall-sided lighting device for indirect hidden lighting.
13. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one laminar element (4) is designed as a commercially available panel.
14. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised In that the thickness of at least one laminar element (4) at least In the area of the entire pertinent edge is smaller than 15 mm.
15. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised In that the thickness of at least one laminar element (4) over Its complete extension is smaller than 15 mm.
16. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised In that at least one device for pressing together (15) has a clamping area (17) and at least one contact surface (18) laterally mounted to the clamping area (18), wherein each contact surface (18) interacts with the laminar element (4) to be pressed, preferably with the narrow side of the laminar element (4) to be pressed, and the clamping area (17) Interacts with the mounting rail (3) and wherein, for pressing the laminar elements (4) together, the distance A between the clamping area (17) and the mounting rall (3) can be reduced.
17. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised In that the overall width of the laminar elements (4) Inserted Into a mounting rail (3) together is slightly greater, In particular 5 to 10 mm greater, than the length of the mounting rail (3).
18. System according to any one of claims 16 or 17, characterised in that at least one contact surface (18), In the unclamped state, is located further in the direction of the laminar element(s) (4) than the clamping area (17) attached.
19. System according to any one of claims 16 to 18, characterised in that the clamping area (17) and at least one contact surface (18) are part of a spring element, in particular of one having a curved design.
20. System according to any one of claims 16 to 19, characterised In that at least one contact surface (18) is designed as a partial area, in particular as a partial area (20) projecting and pointing In the direction of the laminar element (4) to be pressed, of an edge element (19) that can be mounted laterally.
21. Method for the production and mounting of a multifunction wall which can be mounted on a wall (1), in in particular a room divider, comprising, on the one hand, at least two laminar elements (4) such as panels or similar, each having a wall-sided surface attached to the wall (1) and a room-sided surface attached to the room, and, on the other hand, at least two mounting ralls (3) arranged at opposite edges of the laminar elements (4), preferably at the upper and lower edges of the laminar elements (4), said mounting rails being, on the one hand, fixed to the wall (1) and, on the other hand, holding the laminar elements (4), wherein each mounting rail (3) has at least one groove essentially aligned parallel to the wall (1), preferably having two parallel aligned groove flanks (8) for receiving the respective entire pertinent edge of the laminar element (4) to be fixed, characterised in that the required laminar elements (4) are inserted into the mounting rall (3), in particular pushed in laterally, and, for pushing together adjacent laminar elements (4) located in this groove at least at one end of the mounting rall (3), a device for pressing together (15) is mounted, which, on at least one of the two outer laminar elements (4) of this groove, exerts a clamping force acting In the direction of the pertinent mounting rall (3) and interacting with a counter bearing provided or to be mounted at the opposite end of the mounting rail (3).
22. Method according to the preceding claim, characterised In that, in the inserted state, at least one of the two outer laminar elements (4) slightly projects over the free end of the mounting rail (3).

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