EP0750090B1 - Plastic straight connector for hollow spacer profiles in insulating glazing - Google Patents

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EP0750090B1
EP0750090B1 EP96103167A EP96103167A EP0750090B1 EP 0750090 B1 EP0750090 B1 EP 0750090B1 EP 96103167 A EP96103167 A EP 96103167A EP 96103167 A EP96103167 A EP 96103167A EP 0750090 B1 EP0750090 B1 EP 0750090B1
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    • E06DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
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  • the invention relates to a linear connector made of plastic for hollow, in particular steel existing spacer profiles of multi-pane insulating glass according to the preamble of Claim 1.
  • the known linear connectors of the type mentioned (DE-GM 88 16 799, DE-GM 92 16 955) have designs that take into account the cohesion required by such connectors of the spacer profiles to be connected often after their installation do not have optimal effects. It can be observed that the connection joint is not uncommon after installation of the connector body in the cavity of steel in particular existing profile bodies opens again and a gap is created through which the molecular sieve in particular can escape into the space between the panes. In addition, the Profile form a run of the molecular sieve, however, when connecting Plug connector for rung profiles and disadvantages occur when filling with the molecular sieve.
  • the object of the invention is therefore the linear connector of the type mentioned to further develop that it is particularly, but not exclusively, for use in Steel existing spacer profiles is suitable, which means that it is both the desired has a firm fit as well as the required rigidity and abrasion resistance and still in Connection area, d. H. especially in the middle of the body of the linear connector, when pushing on the Spacer profiles have a stop effect that pushes through or too far Prevents the linear connector from being pushed into the cavity of the spacer profiles avoids further disadvantages of the above type.
  • the connector body in the middle of the Body length on the two narrow sides due to the outward, hump-shaped reinforcement elements is radially stiffened, each of which has at least one stop element in the form of an elastic, opposite slat towards the center of the body, when inserting the connector body into the cavity of the spacer profile when it is in the direction of insertion before the center of the body lies, can be pressed down from the spacer profile front side against the reinforcing element and is plastically deformable, and, provided that it is in the direction of insertion behind the center of the body is an insertion stop for the spacer profile end face.
  • the strength of the plastic material required for the intended connection purpose Connector which is provided with a U-shaped cross-sectional profile, by on the narrow sides of the connector provided reinforcement elements achieved with stop elements are combined in the form of elastic slats, so that in the cavity of the spacer profile inserted length of the connector receives a defined position and in this situation is also recorded.
  • the lamellar stop elements can, according to an advantageous embodiment of the Invention to be pressed down on the reinforcing elements, the Support surfaces either form a unitary whole with the reinforcing elements, and the Reinforcing elements have an undercut on which the pressed-down slat is used Edition comes, or are formed as separate hump-like bodies that are spatially separated are arranged by the reinforcing elements. It has proven itself, one of each as a stop element serve slats on each side of the body center of the linear connector.
  • the fins at their front, free ends are expediently with radial to provide externally directed lugs against which the spacer profile end faces when sliding on bump, whereby it is achieved that even if the slats only on one Side of the body center of the linear connector are arranged, not on the installation direction of the Linear connector must be respected, since this on both sides with regard to the stop function is effective.
  • the U-profile cross section of the connector body partially covered on the open side by inserted or attached plate-shaped bodies and holes can be provided in these covers in which the metal Spacer profile material can be pressed in with a stamp-like device, in addition to the frictional connection between the connector body surface and this to create a positive connection surrounding wall of the spacer profile, if necessary.
  • the crossbar of the U-profile of the connector body to be provided with openings which are arranged one behind the other on both sides of the body center and in particular have an elliptical or approximately elliptical outline, the larger being Axis extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the connector body and, according to another Configuration, has a length that from one narrow side of the connector body to opposite other narrow side is enough.
  • openings make it easier Shooting end plugs for rung profiles on the spacer profiles, because be the bullet resistance for the fastener, such as a metal clip, reduce and thereby do not affect the course of the clamp ends during the closing process and in addition, the possibility of deformation of the profile body by the on them Limit the impact force to a minimum.
  • crossbar Longitudinal axis of the connector body it has also proven particularly useful to cross on the outer surface of the crossbar Longitudinal axis of the connector body to arrange transverse ribs that define the opening edge of the openings protrude and thereby prevent the molecular sieve through the openings into the Space between the panes can occur.
  • These cross ribs can also function as Have bracket elements that face each other when installing the connector body connecting profile body of the spacer profile with the perforation in the crossbar that the gas connection between the pane interior and the cavity of the spacer profile, claw.
  • the linear connector is made of plastic and is special for the connection of hollow steel spacer profiles of multi-pane insulating glass intended. It has a flat, elongated body 1, of which the a length 9 in the cavity of a spacer profile, not shown, and that another length 10 in the cavity of the other, also not shown spacer profile of the two profile bodies to be connected to one another can be inserted.
  • the connector body 1 has a U-shaped cross section for the passage of the molecular sieve and is in FIG the center of the body C on its two narrow sides 3, 4 by outward, hump-shaped Reinforcing elements 5, 6 radially reinforced, which at least one stop element in each Form of an elastic, inclined to the body C slat 7, 8 opposite, when inserting of the connector body 1 in the cavity of the spacer profile when in the insertion direction is in front of the center of the body C, from the spacer profile end against the reinforcing element 5, 6 can be depressed and plastically deformed, and provided that it is in the direction of insertion behind the center of the body C is an insertion stop for the front of the spacer profile is. Insert stop means in this context that the linear connector cannot be pushed past this stop when inserted. This ensures that the linear connector is not pushed in too far.
  • the parallel narrow sides 3, 4 of the connecting body with projections to increase the frictional force between the surface of the connecting body 1 and the spacer profile inner wall surface consisting from in the longitudinal direction of the body at a distance from one another and at an angle a to the longitudinal axis of the body B arranged slats 2, which protrude obliquely from the narrow sides 3, 4, the alignment angle of these slats on the one length piece 9 is different from the alignment angle differs on the other length 10 in such a way that the slats 2nd are directed towards each other with respect to the center of the body C.
  • the bump-shaped reinforcing elements 5, 6 in the body longitudinal axis B from a wall standing perpendicular to the body surface 27 and a wall 28 extending obliquely to it.
  • the undercuts 23, 24 can, as shown in the embodiment according to FIG. 3, also be spatially separated from the bump-shaped reinforcing elements 5, 6 and unfold then nevertheless the strength-increasing effect in the connection area of the mutually directed Spacer profile end faces.
  • the main function of the slats 7, 8 inclined towards the center of the body C is the stop function.
  • a lamella 7, 8 can be arranged on both sides of the body center C, so that the free ends of the two slats point in opposite directions. This ensures that the linear connector can be installed in the spacer profiles in any direction can, without the body center C can be run over by the profile end faces.
  • the two Slats 7, 8, based on the center of the body C are only arranged on one side, is required to maintain the stop function of the slats regardless of the installation direction of the Linear connector of a special design of the free ends 13, 14 of the slats 7, 8 in Form of outwardly directed lugs 11, 12, which when the hollow spacer profile is pushed onto the slat, like barbs, and thus pushed open too far prevent beyond body center C.
  • Such noses could also in the embodiment 1 find use in the two oppositely directed slats 7, 8 can be used. In this case, both the nose 11, 12 and the front nose end would perform a stop function.
  • the bump-shaped reinforcing elements 5, 6 are what the height of their elevation on the Surface of the narrow sides 3, 4 concerns, as can be seen from the drawing, smaller than that elastically or plastically deformable slats 2 and of course also smaller than that Stop element serving slats 7, 8. Their height can be such that they with the end oblique casserole bodies 21, 22, 34, 35 which serve to introduce the of the linear connector into the cavity of the spacer profiles.
  • the cross bar 19 of the U-profile of the connecting body 1 be provided with openings 20 which, as can be seen from FIG. 7, to the inside Surface 33 of the crossbar have a circumferential bevel 29.
  • these openings are arranged on both sides of the center of the body C at a distance from one another and have one elliptical or nearly elliptical outline, with its major axis being transverse to the longitudinal axis B of the connector body 1 extends.
  • this extension can from one narrow side 3 to the opposite other narrow side 4 of the connector body pass.
  • the size of all openings 20 taken together is between 20 and 70% of the size of the two surfaces 30, 33 of the cross piece 19.
  • the openings 20 not only serve to save material, but also facilitate or improve them also the shooting of end pieces on the profile bodies for fastening cross bars or cross bars of such windows.
  • the openings 20 can serve to control the molecular sieve flow through the U-profile cross-section to a certain extent, because they may run an unwanted run because of constipation, too fast of the material due to the increase in friction caused by the openings brake the flowing material.
  • the connector body 1 with transverse ribs 17, 18 are provided, which continue into the slats 7, 8 serving as stop elements and connect to the slats 2 located next to these slats 7, 8.
  • These cross ribs which extend transversely to the longitudinal axis B of the connector body 1, project beyond the peripheral edge 36 of the openings 20, as can be seen for example from FIG. 7.
  • Between the middle of the body C and which is with the opening 20 closest on both sides thereof, as well as from 7 shows at least one transverse rib 17, 18 arranged to prevent that the molecular sieve from the openings 20 in the disc space at the joint of the two profile bodies to be connected to one another emerges in the region of the center of the body C.
  • transverse ribs 17, 18 have the task of changing the connector body in the profile body of the spacer profile to be connected with the perforation in Claw the crossbar and thereby act as an additional fastener that prevents that the abutting ends of the two connected profile body of the spacer profile detach from each other by vibrations or during transport and a gap to open.
  • a large number of such transverse ribs can therefore be arranged on both sides the middle of the body C are provided.
  • the outer surface 30 of the connector body 1 can be profiled be provided in such a way that two parallel, raised longitudinal strips delimited by a trough 31 32 extend from one end of the connector body to the other and out of the surface protrude as far as the transverse ribs 17, 18 which interrupt them. These sublime stripes 32, 33 are also broken through by the openings 20, the opening edges with the surface of the strips are flush, as shown in FIG. 7. This configuration is used for further improvement of the torsional strength of the connector body, since the to be connected together Ends of the profile body of the spacer profile not inconsiderable bending forces exposed when the multi-pane insulating glass is assembled.

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The linear connector arrangement is used in window glazing systems. The connector body (1) has radially sloping and outwardly aligned haunch shaped reinforcement elements (5,6) arranged in the centre of both narrow sides (3,4). The reinforcement elements lie opposite stops in the form of elastic platelets (7,8) inclined in the direction of the mid point. On pushing the connector into the hollow cavity of the spacer profile the elastic platelets are deformable against the reinforcement elements.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Linearverbinder aus Kunststoff für hohle, insbesondere aus Stahl bestehende Abstandhalterprofile von Mehrscheibenisoliergläsern gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a linear connector made of plastic for hollow, in particular steel existing spacer profiles of multi-pane insulating glass according to the preamble of Claim 1.

Die bekannten Linearverbinder der genannten Art (DE-GM 88 16 799, DE-GM 92 16 955) weisen Gestaltungen auf, die im Hinblick auf den von derartigen Verbindern geforderten Zusammenhalt der miteinander zu verbindenden Abstandhalterprofile nach ihrem Einbau oftmals keine optimalen Wirkungen entfalten. So ist zu beobachten, daß sich nicht selten der Verbindungsstoß nach dem Einbau des Verbinderkörpers in den Hohlraum von insbesondere aus Stahl bestehenden Profilkörpern wieder öffnet und ein Spalt entsteht, durch den das Molekularsieb insbesondere in den Scheibenzwischenraum austreten kann. Darüber hinaus gewährleistet die Profilform zwar einen Durchlauf des Molekularsiebs, jedoch können beim Anschließen von Stopfenverbinder für Sprossenprofile und beim Füllen mit dem Molekularsieb Nachteile auftreten.The known linear connectors of the type mentioned (DE-GM 88 16 799, DE-GM 92 16 955) have designs that take into account the cohesion required by such connectors of the spacer profiles to be connected often after their installation do not have optimal effects. It can be observed that the connection joint is not uncommon after installation of the connector body in the cavity of steel in particular existing profile bodies opens again and a gap is created through which the molecular sieve in particular can escape into the space between the panes. In addition, the Profile form a run of the molecular sieve, however, when connecting Plug connector for rung profiles and disadvantages occur when filling with the molecular sieve.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht deshalb darin, den Linearverbinder der genannten Art so weiterzubilden, daß er sich insbesondere, jedoch nicht ausschließlich, für die Verwendung bei aus Stahl bestehenden Abstandhalterprofilen eignet, was bedeutet, daß er sowohl den gewünschten festen Sitz als auch die erforderliche Steifigkeit und Abriebfestigkeit aufweist und trotzdem im Verbindungsbereich, d. h. vor allem in Körpermitte des Linearverbinders, beim Aufschieben der Abstandhalterprofile eine Anschlagwirkung entfaltet, die ein Durchschieben bzw. ein zu weites Hineinschieben des Linearverbinders in den Hohlraum der Abstandhalterprofile verhindert und weitere Nachteile der obigen Art vermeidet.The object of the invention is therefore the linear connector of the type mentioned to further develop that it is particularly, but not exclusively, for use in Steel existing spacer profiles is suitable, which means that it is both the desired has a firm fit as well as the required rigidity and abrasion resistance and still in Connection area, d. H. especially in the middle of the body of the linear connector, when pushing on the Spacer profiles have a stop effect that pushes through or too far Prevents the linear connector from being pushed into the cavity of the spacer profiles avoids further disadvantages of the above type.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß der Verbinderkörper in der Mitte der Körperlänge auf den beiden Schmalseiten durch nach außen gerichtete, höckerförmige Verstärkungselemente radial versteift ist, denen wenigstens je ein Anschlagelement in Form einer elastischen, zur Körpermitte geneigten Lamelle gegenüberliegt, die beim Einschieben des Verbinderkörpers in den Hohlraum des Abstandhalterprofils, wenn sie in Einschubrichtung vor der Körpermitte liegt, von der Abstandhalterprofilstirnseite gegen das Verstärkungselement niederdrückbar und dabei plastisch verformbar ist, und, sofern sie in Einschubrichtung hinter der Körpermitte liegt, einen Einschubanschlag für die Abstandhalterprofilstirnseite bildet.This object is achieved in that the connector body in the middle of the Body length on the two narrow sides due to the outward, hump-shaped reinforcement elements is radially stiffened, each of which has at least one stop element in the form of an elastic, opposite slat towards the center of the body, when inserting the connector body into the cavity of the spacer profile when it is in the direction of insertion before the center of the body lies, can be pressed down from the spacer profile front side against the reinforcing element and is plastically deformable, and, provided that it is in the direction of insertion behind the center of the body is an insertion stop for the spacer profile end face.

Die für den vorgesehenen Verbindungszweck erforderliche Festigkeit des aus Kunststoff bestehenden Verbinders, der mit einem U-förmigen Querschnittsprofil versehen ist, wird durch auf den Schmalseiten des Verbinders vorgesehene Verstärkungselemente erreicht, die mit Anschlagelementen in Form elastischer Lamellen kombiniert sind, so daß das in den Hohlraum des Abstandhalterprofils eingeschobene Längenstück des Verbinders eine definierte Lage erhält und in dieser Lage auch festgehalten wird.The strength of the plastic material required for the intended connection purpose Connector, which is provided with a U-shaped cross-sectional profile, by on the narrow sides of the connector provided reinforcement elements achieved with stop elements are combined in the form of elastic slats, so that in the cavity of the spacer profile inserted length of the connector receives a defined position and in this situation is also recorded.

Die lamellenförmigen Anschlagelemente können, gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung bis zur Auflage auf den Verstärkungselementen niedergedrückt werden, wobei die Auflageflächen entweder mit den Verstärkungselementen ein einheitliches Ganzes bilden, und die Verstärkungselemente eine Hinterschneidung besitzen, auf der die niedergerdrückte Lamelle zur Auflage kommt, oder als separate höckerartige Körper ausgebildet sind, die räumlich getrennt von den Verstärkungselementen angeordnet sind. Es hat sich bewährt, je eine der als Anschlagelemente dienenden Lamellen auf jeder Seite der Körpermitte des Linearverbinders anzuordnen. Für den Fall jedoch, daß die Anschlagelemente nur auf einer Seite der Körpermitte vorgesehen werden, sind die Lamellen an ihren vorderen, freien Enden zweckmäßigerweise mit radial nach außen gerichteten Nasen zu versehen, gegen die die Abstandhalterprofilstirnseiten beim Aufschieben stoßen, wodurch erreicht wird, daß auch dann, wenn die Lamellen nur auf der einen Seite der Körpermitte des Linearverbinders angeordnet sind, nicht auf die Einbaurichtung des Linearverbinders geachtet werden muß, da dieser in beiden Seiten im Hinblick auf die Anschlagfunktion wirksam ist.The lamellar stop elements can, according to an advantageous embodiment of the Invention to be pressed down on the reinforcing elements, the Support surfaces either form a unitary whole with the reinforcing elements, and the Reinforcing elements have an undercut on which the pressed-down slat is used Edition comes, or are formed as separate hump-like bodies that are spatially separated are arranged by the reinforcing elements. It has proven itself, one of each as a stop element serve slats on each side of the body center of the linear connector. In the event, however, that the stop elements are provided only on one side of the middle of the body are, the fins at their front, free ends are expediently with radial to provide externally directed lugs against which the spacer profile end faces when sliding on bump, whereby it is achieved that even if the slats only on one Side of the body center of the linear connector are arranged, not on the installation direction of the Linear connector must be respected, since this on both sides with regard to the stop function is effective.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung kann der U-Profilquerschnitt des Verbinderkörpers auf der offenen Seite durch ein- bzw. aufgesetzte plattenförmige Körper teilweise abgedeckt werden, und in diesen Abdeckungen können Löcher vorgesehen werden, in die das metallene Abstandhalterprofilmaterial mit einer stempelartigen Vorrichtung eingedrückt werden kann, um neben der Reibschlußverbindung zwischen der Verbinderkörperoberflache und der diese umgebenden Wandung des Abstandhalterprofils noch eine formschlüssige Verbindung zu schaffen, falls dies erforderlich sein sollte.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the U-profile cross section of the connector body partially covered on the open side by inserted or attached plate-shaped bodies and holes can be provided in these covers in which the metal Spacer profile material can be pressed in with a stamp-like device, in addition to the frictional connection between the connector body surface and this to create a positive connection surrounding wall of the spacer profile, if necessary.

Es hat sich darüber hinaus besonders bewährt, den Quersteg des U-Profils des Verbinderkörpers mit Öffnungen zu versehen, die beidseitig der Körpermitte hintereinander angeordnet sind und insbesondere einen elliptischen oder annähernd elliptischen Umriß aufweisen, wobei sich die größere Achse quer zur Längsachse des Verbinderkörpers erstreckt und, gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung, eine Länge aufweist, die von der einen Schmalseite des Verbinderkörpers bis zur gegenüberliegenden anderen Schmalseite reicht. Derartige Öffnungen erleichtern nämlich das Anschießen von Endstopfen für Sprossenprofile an die Abstandsprofile, weil sei den Durchschußwiderstand für das Befestigungselement, beispielsweise eine Metallklammer, verringern und dadurch den Verlauf der Klammerenden beim Schließvorgang nicht beeinträchtigen und darüber hinaus auch die Möglichkeit der Verformung der Profilkörper durch die auf sie beim Einschießen einwirkende Druckkraft auf ein Mindestmaß beschränken.It has also proven particularly useful, the crossbar of the U-profile of the connector body to be provided with openings which are arranged one behind the other on both sides of the body center and in particular have an elliptical or approximately elliptical outline, the larger being Axis extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the connector body and, according to another Configuration, has a length that from one narrow side of the connector body to opposite other narrow side is enough. Such openings make it easier Shooting end plugs for rung profiles on the spacer profiles, because be the bullet resistance for the fastener, such as a metal clip, reduce and thereby do not affect the course of the clamp ends during the closing process and in addition, the possibility of deformation of the profile body by the on them Limit the impact force to a minimum.

Es hat sich ferner besonders bewährt, auf der außenliegenden Oberfläche des Querstegs quer zur Längsachse des Verbinderkörpers Querrippen anzuordnen, die den Öffnungsrand der Öffnungen überragen und dadurch verhindern, daß das Molekularsieb durch die Öffnungen hindurch in den Scheibenzwischenraum eintreten kann. Diese Querrippen können gleichzeitig die Funktion von Halterungselementen haben, die sich beim Einbau des Verbinderkörpers in die miteinander zu verbindenden Profilkörper des Abstandsprofils mit der Perforation im Quersteg, die die Gasverbindung zwischen dem Scheibeninnenraum und dem Hohlraum des Abstandsprofils herstellt, verkrallen.It has also proven particularly useful to cross on the outer surface of the crossbar Longitudinal axis of the connector body to arrange transverse ribs that define the opening edge of the openings protrude and thereby prevent the molecular sieve through the openings into the Space between the panes can occur. These cross ribs can also function as Have bracket elements that face each other when installing the connector body connecting profile body of the spacer profile with the perforation in the crossbar that the gas connection between the pane interior and the cavity of the spacer profile, claw.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen gekennzeichnet.Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are characterized in the subclaims.

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

Fig. 1
eine Draufsicht a) und eine Stirnansicht b) eines Linearverbinders mit zwei entgegengesetzt gerichteten Anschlaglamellen,
Fig. 2
eine Draufsicht a), eine Längsschnittansicht b), eine Unteransicht c), eine Stirnansicht d) und eine vergrößerte Querschnittsansicht e) einer anderen Ausführungsform des Linearverbinders mit radialen Verstärkungselementen, die mit Auflagen für die Anschlaglamellen integriert sind,
Fig. 3
eine Draufsicht a), eine Längsschnittansicht b), eine Unteransicht c) und eine Stirnansicht d) einer weiteren Ausführungsform des Linearverbinders mit separaten Auflagern für die niederzudrückenden Anschlaglamellen,
Fig. 4
eine Draufsicht a), eine Längsschnittansicht b), eine Unteransicht c) und eine Stirnansicht d) einer weiteren Ausführungsform des Linearverbinders mit auf einer Seite der Körpermitte angeordneten Anschlaglamellen,
Fig. 5
eine der Fig. 4 ähnliche Ausführungsform des Linearverbinders, bei der jedoch der Steg des U-Profils mit Durchbrüchen versehen ist,
Fig. 6
eine Draufsicht a), eine Längsschnittansicht b), eine Unteransicht c) und eine Stirnansicht d) einer weiteren Ausführungsform des Linearverbinders, bei dem der U-Profilquerschnitt durch aufgesetzte plattenförmige Körper teilweise abgedeckt ist und
Fig. 7
eine der Fig. 2 entsprechende Darstellung einer Draufsicht a), Längsschnittansicht b), Unteransicht c), Stirnansicht d) und einer vergrößerten Querschnittsansicht e) einer weiteren Ausführungsform des Linearverbinders, die mit Öffnungen und Querrippen versehen ist.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. The drawing shows:
Fig. 1
a plan view a) and an end view b) of a linear connector with two oppositely directed stop plates,
Fig. 2
a plan view a), a longitudinal sectional view b), a bottom view c), an end view d) and an enlarged cross-sectional view e) of another embodiment of the linear connector with radial reinforcing elements which are integrated with supports for the stop lamellae,
Fig. 3
a plan view a), a longitudinal sectional view b), a bottom view c) and an end view d) of a further embodiment of the linear connector with separate supports for the stop slats to be pressed down,
Fig. 4
a plan view a), a longitudinal sectional view b), a bottom view c) and an end view d) of a further embodiment of the linear connector with stop lamellae arranged on one side of the body center,
Fig. 5
4 similar embodiment of the linear connector, but in which the web of the U-profile is provided with openings,
Fig. 6
a plan view a), a longitudinal sectional view b), a bottom view c) and an end view d) of a further embodiment of the linear connector, in which the U-profile cross section is partially covered by attached plate-shaped bodies and
Fig. 7
2 a representation of a plan view a), longitudinal sectional view b), bottom view c), end view d) and an enlarged cross-sectional view e) of a further embodiment of the linear connector, which is provided with openings and transverse ribs.

In den Zeichnungsfiguren 1 bis 7 sind verschiedene Ausführungsformen des Linearverbinders dargestellt, wobei entsprechende Teile mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen worden sind.Various embodiments of the linear connector are shown in the drawing figures 1 to 7 shown, corresponding parts have been provided with the same reference numerals.

Bei jeder dieser Ausführungsformen besteht der Linearverbinder aus Kunststoff und ist insbesondere zur Verbindung von hohlen, aus Stahl bestehenden Abstandhalterprofilen von Mehrscheibenisoliergläsern vorgesehen. Er weist einen flachen, länglichen Körper 1 auf, von dem das eine Längenstück 9 in den Hohlraum des einen, nicht dargestellten Abstandhalterprofils und das andere Längenstück 10 in den Hohlraum des anderen, ebenfalls nicht dargestellten Abstandhalterprofils der beiden miteinander zu verbindenden Profilkörper einsteckbar sind. Der Verbinderkörper 1 weist einen U-förmigen Querschnitt für den Durchlauf des Molekularsiebs auf und ist in der Körpermitte C auf seinen beiden Schmalseiten 3, 4 durch nach außen gerichtete, höckerförmige Verstärkungselemente 5, 6 radial verstärkt, denen wenigstens je ein Anschlagelement in Form einer elastischen, zur Körpermitte C geneigten Lamelle 7, 8 gegenüberliegt, die beim Einschieben des Verbinderkörpers 1 in den Hohlraum des Abstandhalterprofils, wenn sie in Einschubrichtung vor der Körpermitte C liegt, von der Abstandhalterprofilstirnseite gegen das Verstärkungselement 5, 6 niederdrückbar und dabei plastisch verformbar ist, und sofern sie in Einschubrichtung hinter der Körpermitte C liegt, ein Einschubanschlag für die Abstandhalterprofilstirnseite ist. Einschubanschlag bedeutet in diesem Zusammenhang, daß der Linearverbinder beim Einschieben nicht über diesen Anschlag hinaus geschoben werden kann. Dadurch wird gewährleistet, daß der Linearverbinder nicht zu weit eingeschoben wird.In each of these embodiments, the linear connector is made of plastic and is special for the connection of hollow steel spacer profiles of multi-pane insulating glass intended. It has a flat, elongated body 1, of which the a length 9 in the cavity of a spacer profile, not shown, and that another length 10 in the cavity of the other, also not shown spacer profile of the two profile bodies to be connected to one another can be inserted. The connector body 1 has a U-shaped cross section for the passage of the molecular sieve and is in FIG the center of the body C on its two narrow sides 3, 4 by outward, hump-shaped Reinforcing elements 5, 6 radially reinforced, which at least one stop element in each Form of an elastic, inclined to the body C slat 7, 8 opposite, when inserting of the connector body 1 in the cavity of the spacer profile when in the insertion direction is in front of the center of the body C, from the spacer profile end against the reinforcing element 5, 6 can be depressed and plastically deformed, and provided that it is in the direction of insertion behind the center of the body C is an insertion stop for the front of the spacer profile is. Insert stop means in this context that the linear connector cannot be pushed past this stop when inserted. This ensures that the linear connector is not pushed in too far.

Wie aus den verschiedenen Ausführungsformen ersichtlich, sind die parallelen Schmalseiten 3, 4 des Verbindungskörpers mit Vorsprüngen zur Vergrößerung der Reibungskraft zwischen Oberfläche des Verbindungskörpers 1 und der Abstandprofilinnenwandoberfläche versehen, bestehend aus in Körperlängsrichtung mit Abstand voneinander und unter einem Winkel a zur Körperlängsachse B angeordneten Lamellen 2, die schräg aus den Schmalseiten 3, 4 herausragen, wobei der Ausrichtungswinkel dieser Lamellen an dem einen Längenstück 9 sich vom Ausrichtungswinkel an dem anderen Längenstück 10 unterscheidet, und zwar derart, daß die Lamellen 2 in bezug auf die Körpermitte C gegeneinander gerichtet sind.As can be seen from the various embodiments, the parallel narrow sides 3, 4 of the connecting body with projections to increase the frictional force between the surface of the connecting body 1 and the spacer profile inner wall surface, consisting from in the longitudinal direction of the body at a distance from one another and at an angle a to the longitudinal axis of the body B arranged slats 2, which protrude obliquely from the narrow sides 3, 4, the alignment angle of these slats on the one length piece 9 is different from the alignment angle differs on the other length 10 in such a way that the slats 2nd are directed towards each other with respect to the center of the body C.

Die ebenfalls an den Schmalseiten im Bereich der Körpermitte C angeordneten radialen, hökkerartigen Verstärkungselemente 5, 6 dienen zur Versteifung des U-Profils, um mögliche Verwindungskräfte beim Zusammenbau der Abstandhalterprofilenden aufzunehmen und damit einer Verformung des Verbinders in diesem Bereich entgegenzuwirken. Sie können, wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, mit Hinterschneidungen 23, 24 versehen sein, welche als Auflage beim Niederdrükken der als Anschlagelement dienenden Lamellen 7, 8 wirken, wenn der Linearverbinder in den Abstandprofilhohlraum hineingeschoben bzw. gepreßt wird. Dann überfahren nämlich die Stirnflächen der Abstandhalterprofile die nach außen ragenden Lamellen 7, 8, und da deren freie Enden über den Außenumfang der Lamellen 2 hinausragen, werden sie von diesen Stirnflächen erfaßt und gegen die Körperoberfläche nach unten gebogen. Die mit den Hinterschneidungen 23, 24 im Einbauzustand eine Einheit bildenden Lamellen wirken dann ebenfalls als versteifende Elemente, da sie mit den von den Hinterscheidungen gebildeten Auflagern in kraftübertragender Berührung stehen.The radial, bump-like ones also arranged on the narrow sides in the area of the body center C. Reinforcing elements 5, 6 serve to stiffen the U-profile to avoid possible torsional forces when assembling the spacer profile ends and thus one To counteract deformation of the connector in this area. You can, as in Fig. 2 can be seen, provided with undercuts 23, 24, which act as a support when depressed the slats 7, 8 serving as a stop element act when the linear connector in the Spacer profile cavity is pushed or pressed. Then drive over the end faces the spacer profiles the outwardly projecting lamellae 7, 8, and since their free ends protrude beyond the outer circumference of the slats 2, they are from these end faces detected and bent down against the body surface. The one with the undercuts 23, 24 slats forming a unit in the installed state then also act as stiffening Elements, as they are in the power-transmitting with the supports formed by the undercuts To be in touch.

Wie insbesondere aus den Fig. 2c und 2e ersichtlich, werden die höckerförmigen Verstärkungselemente 5, 6 in Körperlängsachse B von einer lotrecht auf der Körperoberfläche stehenden Wand 27 und einer schräg zu ihr verlaufenden Wand 28 begrenzt.As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 2c and 2e, the bump-shaped reinforcing elements 5, 6 in the body longitudinal axis B from a wall standing perpendicular to the body surface 27 and a wall 28 extending obliquely to it.

Die Hinterschneidungen 23, 24 können, wie in der Ausführungsform gemäß Fig. 3 dargestellt, auch von den höckerförmigen Verstärkungselementen 5, 6 räumlich getrennt sein und entfalten dann trotzdem die festigkeitserhöhende Wirkung im Verbindungsbereich der gegeneinander gerichteten Abstandhalterprofilstirnseiten.The undercuts 23, 24 can, as shown in the embodiment according to FIG. 3, also be spatially separated from the bump-shaped reinforcing elements 5, 6 and unfold then nevertheless the strength-increasing effect in the connection area of the mutually directed Spacer profile end faces.

Die Hauptfunktion der zur Körpermitte C hin geneigten Lamellen 7, 8 ist jedoch die Anschlagfunktion. Zu diesem Zweck kann, wie aus den Ausführungsformen nach den Fig. 1 bis 3 ersichtlich, je eine Lamelle 7, 8 beidseitig der Körpermitte C angeordnet sein, so daß die freien Enden der beiden Lamellen in entgegengesetzte Richtungen weisen. Auf diese Weise ist sichergestellt, daß der Linearverbinder in beliebiger Richtung in die Abstandhalterprofile eingebaut werden kann, ohne daß die Körpermitte C von den Profilstirnseiten überfahren werden kann.However, the main function of the slats 7, 8 inclined towards the center of the body C is the stop function. For this purpose, as can be seen from the embodiments according to FIGS. 1 to 3, a lamella 7, 8 can be arranged on both sides of the body center C, so that the free ends of the two slats point in opposite directions. This ensures that the linear connector can be installed in the spacer profiles in any direction can, without the body center C can be run over by the profile end faces.

Wenn andererseits, wie aus den Ausführungsformen gemäß den Fig. 4 bis 7 ersichtlich, die beiden Lamellen 7, 8, bezogen auf die Körpermitte C nur auf einer Seite angeordnet sind, bedarf es zur Beibehaltung der Anschlagfunktion der Lamellen unabhängig von der Einbaurichtung des Linearverbinders einer besonderen Ausbildung der freien Enden 13, 14 der Lamellen 7, 8 in Form von nach außen gerichteten Nasen 11, 12, die dann, wenn das hohle Abstandhalterprofil auf die Lamelle aufgeschoben wird, wie Widerhaken wirken und damit ein zu weites Aufschieben über die Körpermitte C hinaus verhindern. Derartige Nasen könnten aber auch bei der Ausführungsform nach Fig. 1 Verwendung finden, bei der zwei entgegengesetzt gerichtete Lamellen 7, 8 benutzt werden. In diesem Fall würde sowohl die Nase 11, 12 als auch das vordere Nasenende eine Anschlagfunktion erfüllen.On the other hand, if, as can be seen from the embodiments according to FIGS. 4 to 7, the two Slats 7, 8, based on the center of the body C are only arranged on one side, is required to maintain the stop function of the slats regardless of the installation direction of the Linear connector of a special design of the free ends 13, 14 of the slats 7, 8 in Form of outwardly directed lugs 11, 12, which when the hollow spacer profile is pushed onto the slat, like barbs, and thus pushed open too far prevent beyond body center C. Such noses could also in the embodiment 1 find use in the two oppositely directed slats 7, 8 can be used. In this case, both the nose 11, 12 and the front nose end would perform a stop function.

Die höckerförmigen Verstärkungselemente 5, 6 sind, was die Höhe ihrer Erhebung über die Oberfläche der Schmalseiten 3, 4 anbelangt, wie aus der Zeichnung ersichtlich, kleiner als die elastisch bzw. plastisch verformbaren Lamellen 2 und selbstverständlich auch kleiner als die als Anschlagelement dienenden Lamellen 7, 8. Ihre Höhe kann so bemessen sein, daß sie mit den endseitigen schrägen Auflaufkörpern 21, 22, 34, 35 übereinstimmt, die dazu dienen, das Einführen des Linearverbinders in den Hohlraum der Abstandhalterprofile zu erleichtern.The bump-shaped reinforcing elements 5, 6 are what the height of their elevation on the Surface of the narrow sides 3, 4 concerns, as can be seen from the drawing, smaller than that elastically or plastically deformable slats 2 and of course also smaller than that Stop element serving slats 7, 8. Their height can be such that they with the end oblique casserole bodies 21, 22, 34, 35 which serve to introduce the of the linear connector into the cavity of the spacer profiles.

Wie aus den Fig. 2 bis 5 und 7 ersichtlich, kann der Quersteg 19 des U-Profils des Verbindungskörpers 1 mit Öffnungen 20 versehen sein, die, wie aus Fig. 7 ersichtlich, zur innenliegenden Oberfläche 33 des Querstegs eine umlaufende Abschrägung 29 besitzen. Mehrere dieser Öffnungen sind beidseitig der Körpermitte C mit Abstand hintereinander angeordnet und weisen einen elliptischen oder nahezu elliptischen Umriß auf, wobei sich ihre größere Achse quer zur Längsachse B des Verbinderkörpers 1 erstreckt. Diese Erstreckung kann, wie aus Fig. 5 ersichtlich, von der einen Schmalseite 3 bis zur gegenüberliegenden anderen Schmalseite 4 des Verbinderkörpers reichen. Die Größe aller Öffnungen 20 zusammengenommen beträgt zwischen 20 und 70 % der Größe der beiden Oberflächen 30, 33 des Querstegs 19. As can be seen from FIGS. 2 to 5 and 7, the cross bar 19 of the U-profile of the connecting body 1 be provided with openings 20 which, as can be seen from FIG. 7, to the inside Surface 33 of the crossbar have a circumferential bevel 29. Several of these openings are arranged on both sides of the center of the body C at a distance from one another and have one elliptical or nearly elliptical outline, with its major axis being transverse to the longitudinal axis B of the connector body 1 extends. As can be seen from FIG. 5, this extension can from one narrow side 3 to the opposite other narrow side 4 of the connector body pass. The size of all openings 20 taken together is between 20 and 70% of the size of the two surfaces 30, 33 of the cross piece 19.

Die Öffnungen 20 dienen nicht nur der Materialersparnis, sondern erleichtern bzw. verbessern auch das Anschießen von Endstücken an den Profilkörpern zur Befestigung von Querstegen bzw. Quersprossen derartiger Fenster. Darüber hinaus können die Öffnungen 20 dazu dienen, den Molekularsiebdurchfluß durch den U-Profilquerschnitt in gewissem Umfang zu steuern, da sie einen möglicherweise unerwünschten, weil zu Verstopfungen führenden zu schnellen Durchlauf des Materials aufgrund der auf der durch die Öffnungen bewirkten Vergrößerung der Reibung des fließenden Materials abbremsen. Es hat sich nämlich herausgestellt, daß entgegen der bisherigen Annahme, daß ein schnellstmögliches Füllen des Profilkörperhohlraums mit dem Molekularsieb die wirtschaftlichste Maßnahme ist, bei einer zu schnellen Füllung einen relativ starken Abrieb der kugelförmigen Teilchen des Molekularsiebs mit entsprechender Staubbildung bewirkt wird, wobei dann dieser Staub durch die dem Scheibenzwischenraum zugewandte, performierte Wand des hohlen Abstandhalterprofils hindurch in den Scheibenzwischenraum eindringt und diesen verschmutzt. Eine Fließbremse mit Hilfe solcher Öffnungen 20 im Quersteg 19 des Verbinderkörpers 1 bringt hier Abhilfe.The openings 20 not only serve to save material, but also facilitate or improve them also the shooting of end pieces on the profile bodies for fastening cross bars or cross bars of such windows. In addition, the openings 20 can serve to control the molecular sieve flow through the U-profile cross-section to a certain extent, because they may run an unwanted run because of constipation, too fast of the material due to the increase in friction caused by the openings brake the flowing material. It turned out that contrary to the previous assumption that the fastest possible filling of the profile cavity with the molecular sieve the most economical measure is a relatively strong one if the filling is too fast Abrasion of the spherical particles of the molecular sieve with corresponding dust formation is caused, whereby this dust then performed by the space facing the space between the panes Wall of the hollow spacer profile penetrates into the space between the panes and dirty it. A flow brake with the aid of such openings 20 in the crosspiece 19 the connector body 1 remedies here.

Des weiteren ist die Möglichkeit gegeben, den offenen U-Profilquerschnitt auf der offenen Seite D, wie aus Fig. 6 ersichtlich, durch plattenförmige Körper 15, 16 wenigstens teilweise abzudekken, wobei bei der in Fig. 6 gezeigten Auführungsform beidseitig der Körpermitte C je eine Abdeckplatte vorgesehen ist. Diese Abdeckplatten sind mit Löchern 25, 26 zum Einpressen des metallenen Materials des Abstandhalterprofils versehen, so daß neben der aufgrund der Lamellen entstehenden Kraftschlüssigkeit zwischen den aufeinanderliegenden Teilen des Linearverbinders und der Abstandhalterprofile eine Formschlüssigkeit geschaffen wird, die zusätzlich für einen festen Sitz des Linearverbinders in den Abstandhalterprofilen sorgt.Furthermore, there is the possibility of the open U-profile cross section on the open side D, as can be seen from FIG. 6, at least partially covered by plate-shaped bodies 15, 16, 6 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the center of the body C on both sides Cover plate is provided. These cover plates are provided with holes 25, 26 for pressing in metal material of the spacer profile, so that in addition to the due to the slats arising non-positive connection between the superimposed parts of the linear connector and the spacer profiles a positive fit is created, which is also for one the linear connector is firmly seated in the spacer profiles.

Darüber hinaus können, wie aus den Fig. 2 bis 7 ersichtlich, die Verbinderkörper 1 mit Querrippen 17, 18 versehen sein, die sich in die als Anschlagelemente dienenden Lamellen 7, 8 fortsetzen und sich an die neben diesen Lamellen 7, 8 befindlichen Lamellen 2 anschließen. Diese Querrippen, die quer zur Längsachse B des Verbinderkörpers 1 verlaufen, überragen den Umfangsrand 36 der Öffnungen 20, wie beispielsweise aus Fig. 7 ersichtlich. Zwischen der Körpermitte C und der diese mit dem beidseitig derselben am nächsten liegenden Öffnung 20 ist, wie ebenfalls aus Fig. 7 ersichtlich, wenigstens eine Querrippe 17, 18 angeordnet, die die Aufgabe hat zu verhindern, daß das Molekularsieb aus den Öffnungen 20 in den Scheibenzwischenraum an der Stoßstelle der beiden miteinander zu verbindenden Profilkörper im Bereich der Körpermitte C austritt. In addition, as can be seen from FIGS. 2 to 7, the connector body 1 with transverse ribs 17, 18 are provided, which continue into the slats 7, 8 serving as stop elements and connect to the slats 2 located next to these slats 7, 8. These cross ribs, which extend transversely to the longitudinal axis B of the connector body 1, project beyond the peripheral edge 36 of the openings 20, as can be seen for example from FIG. 7. Between the middle of the body C and which is with the opening 20 closest on both sides thereof, as well as from 7 shows at least one transverse rib 17, 18 arranged to prevent that the molecular sieve from the openings 20 in the disc space at the joint of the two profile bodies to be connected to one another emerges in the region of the center of the body C.

Des weiteren haben die Querrippen 17, 18 die Aufgabe, sich beim Einbau des Verbinderkörpers in die miteinander zu verbindenden Profilkörper des Abstandhalterprofils mit der Perforation im Quersteg zu verkrallen und dadurch als zusätzliches Befestigungsmittel zu wirken, das verhindert, daß sich die aufeinanderstoßenden Enden der beiden verbundenen Profilkörper des Abstandhalterprofils durch Erschütterungen oder beim Transport voneinander lösen und einen Spalt öffnen. Es können deshalb, wie aus Fig. 7 ersichtlich, eine Vielzahl solcher Querrippen beidseitig der Körpermitte C vorgesehen werden.Furthermore, the transverse ribs 17, 18 have the task of changing the connector body in the profile body of the spacer profile to be connected with the perforation in Claw the crossbar and thereby act as an additional fastener that prevents that the abutting ends of the two connected profile body of the spacer profile detach from each other by vibrations or during transport and a gap to open. As can be seen from FIG. 7, a large number of such transverse ribs can therefore be arranged on both sides the middle of the body C are provided.

Schließlich kann die außenliegende Oberfläche 30 des Verbinderkörpers 1 mit einer Profilierung derart versehen werden, daß zwei parallele, durch eine Mulde 31 begrenzte, erhabene Längsstreifen 32 sich vom einen Ende des Verbinderkörpers zum anderen erstrecken und aus der Oberfläche so weit herausragen wie die Querrippen 17, 18, die sie unterbrechen. Diese erhabenen Streifen 32, 33 werden ebenfalls von den Öffnungen 20 durchbrochen, wobei die Öffnungsränder mit der Oberfläche der Streifen bündig sind, wie aus Fig. 7 ersichtlich. Diese Konfiguration dient zur weiteren Verbesserung der Torsionsfestigkeit des Verbinderkörpers, da die miteinander zu verbindenden Enden der Profilkörper des Abstandhalterprofils nicht unerheblichen Biegekräften ausgesetzt sind, wenn das Mehrscheibenisolierglas zusammengebaut wird.Finally, the outer surface 30 of the connector body 1 can be profiled be provided in such a way that two parallel, raised longitudinal strips delimited by a trough 31 32 extend from one end of the connector body to the other and out of the surface protrude as far as the transverse ribs 17, 18 which interrupt them. These sublime stripes 32, 33 are also broken through by the openings 20, the opening edges with the surface of the strips are flush, as shown in FIG. 7. This configuration is used for further improvement of the torsional strength of the connector body, since the to be connected together Ends of the profile body of the spacer profile not inconsiderable bending forces exposed when the multi-pane insulating glass is assembled.

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  1. Linear connector of plastic material for hollow especially of steel consisting spacing profiles of multiple insulating glasses, comprising a flat, longitudinal body, one longitudinal piece of which is insertable into the hollow space of the one spacing profile and the other longitudinal piece of which is insertable into the hollow space of the other spacing profile of the two profile bodies which are to be connected to one another, which connector having the surface provided with abutment elements abutting during the insertion of the linear connector into the spacing profiles against the profile front faces adjacent to one another, and is further provided with projections to improve the frictional forces between the surface of the connector body and the inner wall surface of the profile, the construction being such that the connector body is provided with a completely or almost completely U-configured cross-section for the throughput of a drying substance powder, characterized in that the connector body (1) is radially reinforced at the center of the length of the body at both smaller sides (3, 4) by protuberance-like reinforcing elements (5, 6) directed to the outside, each of these reinforcing elements is confronted with at least one abutment element in form of an elastic blade (7, 8) inclined to the center of the body (C), which blade will be pressed down and plastically deformed by the front face of the spacing profile against the reinforcing element (5, 6) upon the insertion of the connector body (1) into the hollow space of the spacing profile, if this blade is located in the direction of insertion in front of the center of the body (C), and this blade is forming an abutment for the spacing profile front face in case it is located behind the center of the body (C) in the direction of insertion.
  2. Linear connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the blade (7, 8) forming the abutment element can be pressed down until it is supported by the reinforcing element (5, 6).
  3. Linear connector according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the protuberance-like reinforcing element (5, 6) are provided with a back cutting (23, 24) supporting the pressed down blade (7, 8)..
  4. Linear connector according to claim 3, characterized in that the back cutting (23, 24) is spacely separated from the protuberance-like reinforcing element (5, 6).
  5. Linear connector according to one of the claims 1 - 4, characterized in that the blades (7, 8) forming the abutment elements are arranged at both sides of the center of the body (C).
  6. Linear connector according to claim 5, characterized in that on each of both sides of the center of the body (C) a blade (7, 8) forming an abutment element is positioned.
  7. Linear connector according to one of the claims 1 - 4, characterized in that the blades (7, 8) forming the abutment elements are located only at one side of the center of the body (C).
  8. Linear connector according to one of the claims 1 - 7, characterized in that the blades (7, 8) forming the abutment elements are provided at their front, free ends (13, 14) with radially outwardly directed noses (11, 12) against which the front faces of the spacing profiles hit upon shifting the connector into the profiles.
  9. Linear connector according to one of the claims 1 - 7, characterized in that the U-profile cross-section of the connector body (1) is partly covered at its open side (D) by blade-like bodies (15, 16) positioned in or on the connector body.
  10. Linear connector according to claim 9, characterized in that at each of both sides of the center of the body (C) a cover plate is provided.
  11. Linear connector according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the plate-like covers have a distance from the center of the body (C) and that in that area of the spacing which is not covered the connector body (1) is provided with cross-ribs (17, 18).
  12. Linear connector according to claim 11, characterized in that the cross-ribs are passing into the blades (7, 8) comprising the abutment elements.
  13. Linear connector according to claim 11, characterized in that the cross-ribs are connected to blades (2) positioned adjacent to the blades (7, 8) forming the abutment elements.
  14. Linear connector according to one of the claims 11 - 13, characterized in that the cross-ribs close at least partly the free throughput cross-section of the connector body.
  15. Linear connector according to one of the claims 9 - 14. characterized in that the covering plates (15, 16) are provided with holes (25, 26) into which the metal material of the spacing profile can be pressed.
  16. Linear connector according to one of the claims 1 - 15, characterized in that the bottom (19) of the U-profile of the connector body (1) is provided with apertures (20).
  17. Linear connector according to claim 16, characterized in that at both sides of the center of the body (C) several apertures (20) are distantly arranged behind one another.
  18. Linear connector according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that the apertures (20) are provided with an elliptical or nearly elliptical outline, the greater axis thereof is extending across the longitudinal axis (B) of the connector body (1).
  19. Linear connector according to claim 18, characterized in that the apertures (20) in the bottom (19) extend from the one smaller side (3) to the opposite other smaller side (4) of the connector body.
  20. Linear connector according to one of the claims 16 - 19, characterized in that the apertures (20) are provided with a surrounding inclination (29) in the direction to the inner surface (33) of the bottom (19) of the connector body (1).
  21. Linear connector according to one of the claims 16 - 20, characterized in that the surface of the apertures (20) comprises between 20 and 70 % of one ofthe two surfaces (30, 33) of the bottom (19).
  22. Linear connector according to one of the claims 16 - 21, characterized in that the apertures (20) are located in an area of the bottom (19) which can be pierced by fastening elements for fixing the end plugs of window bars.
  23. Linear connector according to one of the claims 1 - 22, characterized in that on the outer surface (30) of the bottom (19) cross-ribs (17, 18) are provided extending across the longitudinal axis (B) of the connector body (1) and projecting beyond the circumferential edge (36) of the apertures (20).
  24. Linear connector according to claim 23, characterized in that at least one cross-rib (17, 18) is located between the center of the body (C) of the connector body and that aperture (20) located at both sides of the center most close thereto.
  25. Linear connector according to claim 24, characterized in that the cross-ribs (17, 18) are provided to avoid the living of drying powder from the apertures (20) into the space between the insulating glass panes at the point of abutment of the two spacing profile bodies which are to be connected to one another in the area of the center of the body (C).
  26. Linear connector according to one of the claims 24 - 26, characterized in that the cross-ribs (17, 18) are comprising holding elements engaging upon the insertion of the connector body (1) into the spacing profile bodies which are to be connected to one another the perforation of the bottom (19).
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