EP1710387B1 - Combination of U-shaped connector an hollow profile - Google Patents

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EP1710387B1
EP1710387B1 EP06101515.2A EP06101515A EP1710387B1 EP 1710387 B1 EP1710387 B1 EP 1710387B1 EP 06101515 A EP06101515 A EP 06101515A EP 1710387 B1 EP1710387 B1 EP 1710387B1
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    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
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  • the invention relates to a combination of a U-shaped connector made of plastic for connecting hollow sections and a hollow profile, in particular a spacer hollow profile made of metal, plastic od.
  • a U-shaped connector made of plastic for connecting hollow sections
  • a hollow profile in particular a spacer hollow profile made of metal, plastic od.
  • the connector at its side bars with outwardly directed is provided against the insertion direction to the rear inclined slats.
  • the object of the invention is to propose a U-shaped connector which is able to close tightly the joint of two connected to this connector hollow sections.
  • the connector is formed in the region of its bottom surface and in the region of its side webs in such a way that it can be positively inserted into a hollow profile and that between the side bars at least one lock is arranged, which is positively against the bottom surface the hollow profile can create.
  • the junction is very well closed by the connector. Desiccant can not escape. In addition, it is prevented that the desiccant flows through the connector.
  • stops are arranged in the region of the middle of the longitudinal extension of the U-connector.
  • the connector can be used in both directions.
  • the stops are provided on the outer sides of the side webs.
  • Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also to be seen in that at least between two adjacent slats, a sealing element is provided.
  • the sealing element is designed as a reinforcement between two adjacent lamellae.
  • the reinforcement not only improves the seal of the blades, but also provides improved long-term stability.
  • Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also the fact that two sealing elements are provided at each Lekssaussenkante.
  • each of the two hollow sections is sealed again.
  • the bottom surface has at least one opening.
  • the barrier is designed as a wall which rests on the bottom surface and extends between the two side bars.
  • Another very advantageous development of the invention is also the fact that the barrier has a trapezoidal cross-section.
  • the barrier is designed to be elastic at least in its upper region.
  • the barrier has at least one sealing lip at its upper end.
  • Another very advantageous development of the invention lies in the fact that the barrier projects beyond the side bars.
  • a very advantageous development of the invention is also to be seen in that for each insertion of the connector at least one lock is provided.
  • the barrier is arranged in each case between two openings of the bottom surface.
  • the side bars are adapted at least in the upper region of the contour of the hollow profile to be joined.
  • outer webs in the upper region have outwardly facing lamellae, which are able to be applied to the inside of the hollow profile.
  • Another very vorteulhafte embodiment of the invention is also to be seen in the lamellae are directed in the insertion direction to the rear.
  • a U-connector for connecting two hollow sections referred to which is composed of a bottom surface 2 and two arranged on the longitudinal edges of the bottom surface 2 side webs 3.
  • the bottom surface 2 is interrupted by a plurality of recesses 4.
  • the connector 1 has a U-shaped profile in the transverse direction. The bottom surface 2 and the side webs 3 together form the U-shaped profile of the connector.
  • inclined slats 6 are arranged, which are able to support on the inner sides of the narrow sides of the hollow profiles.
  • the lamellae 6 can be designed to be resilient, whereby they create very tight against the insides, thereby compensate for width tolerances of the hollow sections and prevent Hin tellfliesen a desiccant or molecular sieve between the side bars and the inner sides of the narrow sides of the hollow sections.
  • a center stop 7 and 8 is provided on the outer side 5, wherein the center stop 7 is provided for the first hollow profile and the middle stop 8 for the second hollow profile.
  • a compensation element 9 is provided in each case, which is resilient and on the one hand prevents wobbling of the connector 1 in the hollow sections and on the other hand compensate for width tolerances of the hollow sections.
  • each two adjacent lamellae 6 -herein referred to as 6a and 6b- can be provided on each side of the U-connector 1 and for each of the two hollow sections, a sealing element 10, on the one hand again the cavity between the side bars 3 and the inner sides of the narrow sides of Seals hollow sections and on the other hand stiffened the two adjacent lamellae 6a and 6b, thus ensuring a better conditioning of the two blades 6a and 6b on the hollow profile.
  • the barrier 11 is arranged so that it is mounted in each case between two adjacent recesses 4 of the bottom surface 2.
  • the barrier 11 may be formed trapezoidal in cross section, as in Fig. 4 is shown.
  • the barrier 11 projects beyond the side bars 3 minimally, whereby a better seal between the barrier 11 and the hollow profile is achieved. It is also conceivable that, in particular with appropriate design of the hollow profiles, the lock 11 may also be designed as high as the side bars 3.
  • At least one sealing lip is provided at the upper end of the barrier 11, which is capable of sealing the contact point between the barrier 11 and the hollow profile.
  • the barrier 11 is elastic and thus ensures a very good adaptability to the hollow sections. It is also conceivable that not shown reinforcements are provided especially in the lower region of the lock 11, which allow a targeted influence on the stability and deformability of the barrier.
  • a plurality of elevations 12 are provided along the longitudinal edges. These elevations 12 are based on the broad side of the hollow sections.
  • the elevations 12 can each on the in the insertion of the Connector 1 front side flattened and be designed as a ramp.
  • the rear in the insertion direction side of the elevations 12, however, is designed to be sloping perpendicular to the bottom surface 2, whereby easy insertion is possible, but still a good entanglement of the surveys on even the smallest bumps on the inside of the hollow section is possible.
  • the elevations 12 may also be resilient and / or extend over the entire width of the bottom surface 2 to compensate for variations in height of the hollow profile and to ensure a good seal between the bottom surface and hollow profile.
  • lamellar webs 13 which are also able to support on the inside of the hollow sections. These webs 13 may be formed plastically and elastically deformable or springy and may also serve the seal.
  • the longitudinal side webs 3 are according to a in Fig. 7 illustrated embodiment of the invention in the upper surface facing away from the bottom surface 2 inwardly bevelled.
  • outwardly projecting fins 14 may be provided, which are able to support with its loose end on the inside of the hollow profile and thus prevent a flow of desiccant between the connector 1 and the inner wall of the hollow profile.
  • the lamellae 14 may be inclined relative to the insertion direction and they may be formed elastically deformable.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Kombination aus einem U-förmigen Steckverbinder aus Kunststoff zum Verbinden von Hohlprofilen und einem Hohlprofil, insbesondere einem Abstandhalter-Hohlprofil aus Metall, Kunststoff od. dgl. für insbesondere Mehrscheibenisoliergläser, wobei der Steckverbinder an seinen Seitenstegen mit nach außen gerichteten, entgegen der Einsteckrichtung nach hinten geneigten Lamellen versehen ist.The invention relates to a combination of a U-shaped connector made of plastic for connecting hollow sections and a hollow profile, in particular a spacer hollow profile made of metal, plastic od. Like. For particular Mehrscheibenisoliergläser, the connector at its side bars with outwardly directed , is provided against the insertion direction to the rear inclined slats.

Aus dem Stand der Technik ist eine Vielzahl derartiger Steckverbinder bekannt, die jedoch alle den Nachteil aufweisen, daß sie die mit dem Steckverbinder miteinander verbundenen Hohlprofile nicht so dicht verschließen, daß in die Hohlprofile eingefülltes Trockenmittel nicht zu entweichen vermag und sich ungünstigenfalls zwischen den einzelnen Glasscheiben verteilt. Deswegen werden gemäß dem Stand der Technik sogenannte Geradeverbinder verwendet, die aus Vollmaterial gebildet sind. Derartige Verbinder verursachen jedoch einen sehr hohen Materialaufwand und sind damit nur teuer herzustellen.From the prior art, a plurality of such connectors are known, however, all have the disadvantage that they do not close so tightly connected to the connector hollow sections that filled into the hollow profiles desiccant is unable to escape and unfavorable between the individual glass panes distributed. Therefore, according to the prior art so-called straight connectors are used, which are formed from solid material. However, such connectors cause a very high cost of materials and are therefore expensive to produce.

Aus der EP 1 076 150 A2 ist beispielsweise ein gattungsgemäßer Steckverbinder bekannt, der das Entweichen von eingefülltem Trockenmittel nicht zu verhindern vermag.From the EP 1 076 150 A2 For example, a generic connector is known, which is not able to prevent the escape of filled desiccant.

Aus der WO 02/23004 A1 ist ein weiterer gattungsgemäßer Steckverbinder bekannt, der dieselben Probleme aufweist.From the WO 02/23004 A1 Another generic connector is known which has the same problems.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, einen U-förmigen Steckverbinder vorzuschlagen, der die Stoßstelle zweier mit diesem Steckverbinder verbundener Hohlprofile dicht zu verschließen vermag.The object of the invention is to propose a U-shaped connector which is able to close tightly the joint of two connected to this connector hollow sections.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß der Steckverbinder im Bereich seiner Bodenfläche und im Bereich seiner Seitenstege derart ausgebildet ist, daß er sich formschlüssig in ein Hohlprofil einsetzen lässt und daß zwischen den Seitenstegen wenigstens eine Sperre angeordnet ist, die sich gegenüber der Bodenfläche formschlüssig an das Hohlprofil anzulegen vermag.This object is achieved in that the connector is formed in the region of its bottom surface and in the region of its side webs in such a way that it can be positively inserted into a hollow profile and that between the side bars at least one lock is arranged, which is positively against the bottom surface the hollow profile can create.

Hierdurch wird die Verbindungsstelle sehr gut durch den Steckverbinder verschlossen. Trockenmittel vermag nicht auszutreten. Zudem wird verhindert, daß das Trockenmittel den Steckverbinder durchfließt.As a result, the junction is very well closed by the connector. Desiccant can not escape. In addition, it is prevented that the desiccant flows through the connector.

Erfindungsgemäß hat es sich als äußerst vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn Anschläge vorgesehen sind, die eine Einstecklänge in die zu verbindenden Hohlprofile vorgeben.According to the invention, it has proved to be extremely advantageous if stops are provided which predetermine a Einstecklänge in the hollow sections to be joined.

Dadurch wird ein versehentliches zu weites Einstecken des Verbinders in ein Hohlprofil wirksam vermieden.As a result, an accidental too far plugging the connector into a hollow profile is effectively avoided.

Als besonders vorteilhaft hat es sich erwiesen, wenn die Anschläge im Bereich der Mitte der Längserstreckung des U-Verbinders angeordnet sind.It has proven to be particularly advantageous if the stops are arranged in the region of the middle of the longitudinal extension of the U-connector.

Hierdurch stehen für beide Hohlprofile gleiche Einstecklängen zur Verfügung. Der Steckverbinder lässt sich in beiden Richtungen verwenden.As a result, the same insertion lengths are available for both hollow profiles. The connector can be used in both directions.

Gemäß einer weiteren sehr vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung hat es sich als zweckdienlich erwiesen, wenn die Anschläge an den Außenseiten der Seitenstege vorgesehen sind.According to a further very advantageous embodiment of the invention, it has proven to be expedient if the stops are provided on the outer sides of the side webs.

Hierdurch wird der Durchfluß eines Molekularsiebes durch den Steckverbinder vermieden.As a result, the flow of a molecular sieve through the connector is avoided.

Erfindungsgemäß ist es auch sehr vorteilhaft, wenn ein federndes Ausgleichselement im Bereich der Anschläge vorgesehen ist.According to the invention, it is also very advantageous if a resilient compensation element is provided in the region of the stops.

Durch dieses Ausgleichselement werden Toleranzen in der Breite der Hohlprofile ausgeglichen. Ein Wackeln des Verbinders im Hohlprofil wird vermieden.By this compensating element tolerances in the width of the hollow profiles are compensated. A wobble of the connector in the hollow profile is avoided.

Eine weitere sehr vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist auch darin zu sehen, daß wenigstens zwischen zwei nebeneinander liegenden Lamellen ein Dichtelement vorgesehen ist.Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also to be seen in that at least between two adjacent slats, a sealing element is provided.

Dadurch wird die Dichtungswirkung der Lamellen nochmals verbessert.As a result, the sealing effect of the slats is further improved.

Dabei hat es sich als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn das Dichtelement als Verstärkung zwischen zwei nebeneinander liegenden Lamellen ausgebildet ist.It has proved to be very advantageous if the sealing element is designed as a reinforcement between two adjacent lamellae.

Die Verstärkung verbessert nicht nur die Dichtung der Lamellen, sondern sorgt auch für eine verbesserte Langzeitstabilität.The reinforcement not only improves the seal of the blades, but also provides improved long-term stability.

Eine weitere sehr vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt auch darin, daß an jeder Längsaussenkante jeweils zwei Dichtelemente vorgesehen sind.Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also the fact that two sealing elements are provided at each Längsaussenkante.

Damit wird jedes der beiden Hohlprofile nochmals abgedichtet.Thus, each of the two hollow sections is sealed again.

Erfindungsgemäß sehr vorteilhaft ist es auch, wenn die Bodenfläche wenigstens eine Durchbrechung aufweist.It is also very advantageous according to the invention if the bottom surface has at least one opening.

Hierdurch wird eine enorme Materialersparnis gegenüber einer vollen Bodenfläche erzielt, ohne die Stabilität negativ zu beeinflussen.As a result, an enormous saving of material compared to a full floor surface is achieved without negatively affecting the stability.

Es hat sich dabei als äußerst vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Sperre als Wand ausgebildet ist, die auf der Bodenfläche aufsetzt und sich zwischen den beiden Seitenstegen erstreckt.It has proved to be extremely advantageous if the barrier is designed as a wall which rests on the bottom surface and extends between the two side bars.

Damit wird der komplette Innenraum des Verbinders für den Durchfluß des Trockenmittels versperrt.Thus, the entire interior of the connector is blocked for the flow of the desiccant.

Eine weitere sehr vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung liegt auch darin, daß die Sperre einen trapezförmigen Querschnitt aufweist.Another very advantageous development of the invention is also the fact that the barrier has a trapezoidal cross-section.

Dadurch wird die Sperre sehr gut stabilisiert, ohne einen unverhältnismäßig hohen Materialaufwand zu bedingen.As a result, the lock is very well stabilized without causing a disproportionate amount of material.

Ebenfalls als äußerst vorteilhaft hat es sich erwiesen, wenn die Sperre wenigstens in ihrem oberen Bereich elastisch ausgebildet ist.It has also proven to be extremely advantageous if the barrier is designed to be elastic at least in its upper region.

Hiermit wird eine besonders gute Anpassung der Sperre an die Kontur des Hohlprofils erzielt.This achieves a particularly good adaptation of the barrier to the contour of the hollow profile.

Erfindungsgemäß hat es sich auch als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Sperre an ihrem oberen Ende wenigstens eine Dichtlippe aufweist.According to the invention, it has also proved to be very advantageous if the barrier has at least one sealing lip at its upper end.

Damit wird eine nochmals verbesserte Abdichtung zwischen Hohlprofil und Sperre erzielt.This achieves a further improved sealing between the hollow profile and the barrier.

Eine ebenfalls sehr vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung liegt auch darin, daß die Sperre die Seitenstege überragt.Another very advantageous development of the invention lies in the fact that the barrier projects beyond the side bars.

Hierdurch wird eine vergrößerte Pressung zwischen Hohlprofil und Sperre erreicht, wodurch die Anpassung der Sperre an das Hohlprofil und damit die Abdichtung verbessert wird.As a result, an increased pressure between the hollow profile and lock is achieved, whereby the adaptation of the barrier to the hollow profile and thus the seal is improved.

Es hat sich gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung auch als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn wenigstens im unteren Bereich der Sperre Verstärkungen vorgesehen sind.It has also proved to be very advantageous according to a further embodiment of the invention, if at least in the lower region of the barrier reinforcements are provided.

Dadurch wird die Sperre stabilisiert.This stabilizes the lock.

Eine sehr vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist auch darin zu sehen, daß für jede Einsteckrichtung des Steckverbinder wenigstens eine Sperre vorgesehen ist.A very advantageous development of the invention is also to be seen in that for each insertion of the connector at least one lock is provided.

Durch diese Sperren wird verhindert, daß Trockenmittel zur Stoßstelle der Hohlprofile gelangt. Ein Entweichen von Trockenmittel aus den Hohlprofilen an der Stoßstelle wird damit unmöglich gemacht.These barriers prevent desiccant from reaching the joint of the hollow sections. An escape of desiccant from the hollow sections at the joint is thus made impossible.

Sehr vorteilhaft ist es erfindungsgemäß auch, wenn die Sperre jeweils zwischen zwei Durchbrechungen der Bodenfläche angeordnet ist.It is also very advantageous according to the invention if the barrier is arranged in each case between two openings of the bottom surface.

Hierdurch wird eine nochmals verbesserte Abdichtung erzielt, die nicht zu Lasten des Materialaufwandes geht.As a result, a further improved sealing is achieved, which is not at the expense of the cost of materials.

Gemäß einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung hat es sich auch als äußerst vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Seitenstege wenigstens im oberen Bereich der Kontur des zu verbindenden Hohlprofils angepasst ausgebildet sind.According to one embodiment of the invention, it has also proven to be extremely advantageous if the side bars are adapted at least in the upper region of the contour of the hollow profile to be joined.

Dadurch werden oftmals in diesem Bereich auftretende Undichtigkeiten minimiert.As a result, leaks occurring in this area are often minimized.

Dabei hat es sich auch als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Seitenstege im oberen Bereich an der Außenseite nach innen abgeschrägt ausgebildet sind.It has also proved to be very advantageous if the side bars are chamfered in the upper part on the outside inwards.

Sehr vorteilhaft ist es auch, wenn die Außenstege im oberen Bereich nach außen weisende Lamellen aufweisen, die sich an die Innenseite des Hohlprofils anzulegen vermögen.It is also very advantageous if the outer webs in the upper region have outwardly facing lamellae, which are able to be applied to the inside of the hollow profile.

Hierdurch wird eine sehr gute Abdichtung zwischen Steckverbinder und Hohlprofil erzielt. Die Lamellen vermögen Größentoleranzen auszugleichen.As a result, a very good seal between connectors and hollow profile is achieved. The lamellae are able to compensate for size tolerances.

Eine weitere sehr vorteulhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist auch darin zu sehen, die Lamellen in Einsteckrichtung nach hinten gerichtet sind.Another very vorteulhafte embodiment of the invention is also to be seen in the lamellae are directed in the insertion direction to the rear.

Hiermit wird der Ausgleich von Größentoleranzen nochmals verbessert und ein versehentliches Verschieben des Steckverbinders im Hohlprofil vermieden.Hereby, the compensation of size tolerances is further improved and accidentally moving the connector in the hollow profile avoided.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand mehrerer Ausführungsbeispiele veranschaulicht.In the following the invention will be illustrated with reference to several embodiments.

Dabei zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Draufsicht auf einen erfindungsgemäßen U-Verbinder,
Fig. 2
eine Ansicht der Unterseite desselben Verbinders,
Fig. 3
einen Querschnitt des Verbinders,
Fig. 4
einen Längsschnitt des Verbinders,
Fig. 5
eine schaubildliche Darstellung der Oberseite des Verbinders,
Fig. 6
eine schaubildliche Darstellung der Unterseite eines Verbinders und
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eine schaubildliche Darstellung eines weiteren Verbinders, dessen Seitenstege im oberen Bereich abgeschrägt und mit Lamellen versehen sind.
Showing:
Fig. 1
a plan view of a U-connector according to the invention,
Fig. 2
a view of the bottom of the same connector,
Fig. 3
a cross section of the connector,
Fig. 4
a longitudinal section of the connector,
Fig. 5
a perspective view of the top of the connector,
Fig. 6
a perspective view of the bottom of a connector and
Fig. 7
a perspective view of another connector whose side bars are chamfered in the upper area and provided with lamellae.

Mit 1 ist in Fig. 1 ein U-Verbinder zum Verbinden zweier Hohlprofile bezeichnet, der aus einer Bodenfläche 2 und zwei an den Längskanten der Bodenfläche 2 angeordneten Seitenstegen 3 aufgebaut ist. Die Bodenfläche 2 ist durch mehrere Ausnehmungen 4 unterbrochen. Der Verbinder 1 weist in Querrichtung ein U-förmiges Profil auf. Die Bodenfläche 2 und die Seitenstege 3 bilden zusammen das U-förmige Profil des Steckverbinders 1.With 1 is in Fig. 1 a U-connector for connecting two hollow sections referred to, which is composed of a bottom surface 2 and two arranged on the longitudinal edges of the bottom surface 2 side webs 3. The bottom surface 2 is interrupted by a plurality of recesses 4. The connector 1 has a U-shaped profile in the transverse direction. The bottom surface 2 and the side webs 3 together form the U-shaped profile of the connector. 1

An den Außenseiten 5 der Seitenstege 3 sind nach außen gerichtete und entgegen der Einsteckrichtung des Verbinders 1 in die nicht dargestellten Hohlprofile geneigte Lamellen 6 angeordnet, die sich an den Innenseiten der Schmalseiten der Hohlprofile abzustützen vermögen. Die Lamellen 6 können dabei federnd ausgebildet sein, wodurch sich diese besonders eng an die Innenseiten anlegen, dabei Breitentoleranzen der Hohlprofile ausgleichen und ein Hindurchfliesen eines Trockenmittels bzw. Molekularsiebs zwischen den Seitenstegen und den Innenseiten der Schmalseiten der Hohlprofile verhindern.On the outer sides 5 of the side bars 3 outwardly directed and opposite to the insertion of the connector 1 in the hollow profiles, not shown inclined slats 6 are arranged, which are able to support on the inner sides of the narrow sides of the hollow profiles. The lamellae 6 can be designed to be resilient, whereby they create very tight against the insides, thereby compensate for width tolerances of the hollow sections and prevent Hindurchfliesen a desiccant or molecular sieve between the side bars and the inner sides of the narrow sides of the hollow sections.

In der Mitte der Längserstreckung der Seitenstege 3 ist auf deren Außenseite 5 jeweils ein Mittenanschlag 7 und 8 vorgesehen, wobei der Mittenanschlag 7 für das erste Hohlprofil und der Mittenanschlag 8 für das zweite Hohlprofil vorgesehen ist. In Einsteckrichtung vor den Mittenanschlägen 7 und 8 ist jeweils ein Ausgleichselement 9 vorgesehen, welches federnd ausgebildet ist und einerseits ein Wackeln des Verbinders 1 in den Hohlprofilen verhindert und andererseits Breitentoleranzen der Hohlprofile auszugleichen vermag.In the middle of the longitudinal extension of the side webs 3, a center stop 7 and 8 is provided on the outer side 5, wherein the center stop 7 is provided for the first hollow profile and the middle stop 8 for the second hollow profile. In the insertion direction before the center stops 7 and 8, a compensation element 9 is provided in each case, which is resilient and on the one hand prevents wobbling of the connector 1 in the hollow sections and on the other hand compensate for width tolerances of the hollow sections.

Zwischen jeweils zwei benachbarten Lamellen 6 -hier als 6a und 6b bezeichnet- kann auf jeder Seite des U-Verbinders 1 und für jedes der beiden Hohlprofile ein Dichtelement 10 vorgesehen sein, welches einerseits nochmals den Hohlraum zwischen den Seitenstegen 3 und den Innenseiten der Schmalseiten der Hohlprofile abdichtet und andererseits die beiden benachbarten Lamellen 6a und 6b versteift und somit eine bessere Anlage der beiden Lamellen 6a und 6b am Hohlprofil sicherstellt.Between each two adjacent lamellae 6 -herein referred to as 6a and 6b- can be provided on each side of the U-connector 1 and for each of the two hollow sections, a sealing element 10, on the one hand again the cavity between the side bars 3 and the inner sides of the narrow sides of Seals hollow sections and on the other hand stiffened the two adjacent lamellae 6a and 6b, thus ensuring a better conditioning of the two blades 6a and 6b on the hollow profile.

Zwischen den Seitenstegen 3 ist auf der Bodenfläche 2 in jeder Hälfte der Länge des Verbinders 1 je eine wandförmige Sperre 11 vorgesehen, welche ein Hindurchfließen des Trockenmittels verhindert. Die Sperre 11 ist so angeordnet, daß sie jeweils zwischen zwei benachbarten Ausnehmungen 4 der Bodenfläche 2 angebracht ist. Die Sperre 11 kann im Querschnitt trapezförmig ausgebildet sein, wie dies in Fig. 4 dargestellt ist. Die Sperre 11 überragt die Seitenstege 3 minimal, wodurch eine bessere Abdichtung zwischen Sperre 11 und Hohlprofil erreicht wird. Es ist auch denkbar, daß insbesondere bei entsprechender Ausgestaltung der Hohlprofile die Sperre 11 auch genauso hoch wie die Seitenstege 3 ausgeführt sein kann.Between the side bars 3 is provided on the bottom surface 2 in each half of the length of the connector 1 each have a wall-shaped barrier 11, which prevents passage of the desiccant. The barrier 11 is arranged so that it is mounted in each case between two adjacent recesses 4 of the bottom surface 2. The barrier 11 may be formed trapezoidal in cross section, as in Fig. 4 is shown. The barrier 11 projects beyond the side bars 3 minimally, whereby a better seal between the barrier 11 and the hollow profile is achieved. It is also conceivable that, in particular with appropriate design of the hollow profiles, the lock 11 may also be designed as high as the side bars 3.

Denkbar ist es auch, daß am oberen Ende der Sperre 11 wenigstens eine Dichtlippe vorgesehen ist, welche die Anlagestelle zwischen Sperre 11 und Hohlprofil abzudichten vermag.It is also conceivable that at least one sealing lip is provided at the upper end of the barrier 11, which is capable of sealing the contact point between the barrier 11 and the hollow profile.

Weiterhin ist es denkbar, daß wenigstens der obere Teil der Sperre 11 elastisch ausgebildet ist und so eine sehr gute Anpassbarkeit an die Hohlprofile gewährleistet. Ebenso ist es denkbar, daß besonders im unteren Bereich der Sperre 11 nicht dargestellte Verstärkungen vorgesehen sind, die eine gezielte Beeinflussung der Stabilität und Verformbarkeit der Sperre ermöglichen.Furthermore, it is conceivable that at least the upper part of the barrier 11 is elastic and thus ensures a very good adaptability to the hollow sections. It is also conceivable that not shown reinforcements are provided especially in the lower region of the lock 11, which allow a targeted influence on the stability and deformability of the barrier.

An der Außenseite der Bodenfläche 2 sind entlang den Längskanten eine Vielzahl von Erhebungen 12 vorgesehen. Diese Erhebungen 12 stützen sich an der Breitseite der Hohlprofile ab. Die Erhebungen 12 können jeweils auf der in Einsteckrichtung des Verbinders 1 vorne liegenden Seite abgeflacht und als Auflaufschräge ausgebildet sein. Die in Einsteckrichtung hinten liegende Seite der Erhebungen 12 ist dagegen senkrecht zur Bodenfläche 2 hin abfallend ausgebildet, wodurch ein leichtes Einstecken ermöglicht wird, aber dennoch eine gute Verhakung der Erhebungen an bereits kleinsten Unebenheiten der Innenseite der Hohlprofil ermöglicht wird.On the outside of the bottom surface 2, a plurality of elevations 12 are provided along the longitudinal edges. These elevations 12 are based on the broad side of the hollow sections. The elevations 12 can each on the in the insertion of the Connector 1 front side flattened and be designed as a ramp. The rear in the insertion direction side of the elevations 12, however, is designed to be sloping perpendicular to the bottom surface 2, whereby easy insertion is possible, but still a good entanglement of the surveys on even the smallest bumps on the inside of the hollow section is possible.

Die Erhebungen 12 können dabei auch federnd ausgebildet sein und/oder sich über die gesamte Breite der Bodenfläche 2 erstrecken um Höhenabweichungen des Hohlprofils auszugleichen und eine gute Abdichtung zwischen Bodenfläche und Hohlprofil zu gewährleisten.The elevations 12 may also be resilient and / or extend over the entire width of the bottom surface 2 to compensate for variations in height of the hollow profile and to ensure a good seal between the bottom surface and hollow profile.

Es können neben den Erhebungen 12 auch noch lamellenförmige Stege 13 vorgesehen sein, die sich ebenfalls auf der Innenseite der Hohlprofile abzustützen vermögen. Diese Stege 13 können plastisch und elastisch verformbar oder aber federnd ausgebildet sein und können ebenfalls der Abdichtung dienen.It may be provided in addition to the elevations 12 also lamellar webs 13, which are also able to support on the inside of the hollow sections. These webs 13 may be formed plastically and elastically deformable or springy and may also serve the seal.

Es ist auch eine plastische Verformbarkeit sowohl der Lamellen 6 als auch der Erhebungen 12 denkbar.It is also a plastic deformability of both the slats 6 and the elevations 12 conceivable.

Die Längsseitenstege 3 sind gemäß einer in Fig. 7 dargestellten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung im von der Bodenfläche 2 abgewandten oberen Bereich nach innen abgeschrägt. In diesem Bereich können nach außen ragende Lamellen 14 vorgesehen sein, die sich mit ihrem losen Ende an der Innenseite des Hohlprofils abzustützen vermögen und so einen Durchfluß von Trocknungsmittel zwischen dem Verbinder 1 und der Innenwand des Hohlprofils verhindern. Es besteht dabei die Möglichkeit je Einsteckrichtung und Längsseitensteg jeweils mindestens eine derartige Lamelle 14 vorzusehen.The longitudinal side webs 3 are according to a in Fig. 7 illustrated embodiment of the invention in the upper surface facing away from the bottom surface 2 inwardly bevelled. In this area outwardly projecting fins 14 may be provided, which are able to support with its loose end on the inside of the hollow profile and thus prevent a flow of desiccant between the connector 1 and the inner wall of the hollow profile. There is the possibility per insertion direction and longitudinal side bar each provide at least one such blade 14.

Die Lamellen 14 können entgegen der Einsteckrichtung geneigt angeordnet und sie können elastisch verformbar ausgebildet sein.The lamellae 14 may be inclined relative to the insertion direction and they may be formed elastically deformable.

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  1. Combination of a U-shaped plug connector (1) of plastics material for the connection of cavity sections, and a cavity section, particularly a spacer cavity section of metal, plastics material or the like, for, in particular, multi-pane insulating glazing, wherein the plug connector (1) is provided at its side webs (3) with outwardly directed blades (6) inclined rearwardly against the insertion direction, characterised in that the plug connector (1) is so constructed in the region of its base surface (2) and in the region of its side webs (3) that it can be inserted into a cavity section with a mechanically positive couple and that at least one blocker (11) capable of bearing with mechanically positive couple at the cavity section opposite the base surface (2) is arranged between the side webs (3).
  2. Combination according to claim 1, characterised in that abutments (7, 8) predetermining a length of insertion into the cavity sections to be connected are provided at the plug connector (1).
  3. Combination according to claim 2, characterised in that the abutments (7, 8) are arranged in the region of the centre of the length dimension of the plug connector (1).
  4. Combination according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the abutments (7, 8) are provided at the outer sides (5) of the side webs (3).
  5. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a resilient compensating element (9) is provided at the plug connector (1) in the region of the abutments (7, 8).
  6. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a sealing element (10) is provided at least between two mutually adjacent blades (6).
  7. Combination according to claim 6, characterised in that the sealing element (10) is constructed as reinforcement between two mutually adjacent blades (6, 6a, 6b).
  8. Combination according to claim 6 or 7, characterised in that at least two sealing elements (10) are provided at each longitudinal outer edge (5), wherein a respective sealing element (10) is provided for each direction of insertion.
  9. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the base surface (2) has at least one passage (4).
  10. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the blocker (11) is constructed as a wall, which is placed on the base surface (2) and extends between the two side webs (3).
  11. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the blocker (11) has a trapezium-shaped cross-section.
  12. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the blocker (11) is of resilient construction at least in the upper region thereof.
  13. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the blocker (11) has at least one sealing lip at the upper end thereof.
  14. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the blocker (11) projects beyond the side webs (3).
  15. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that reinforcements are provided at the plug connector (1) at least in the lower region of the blocker (1).
  16. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one blocker (11) is provided for each direction of insertion of the plug connector (1).
  17. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the blocker is arranged in each instance between two passages of the base surface.
  18. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the side webs (3) are constructed to be adapted at least in the upper region to the profile of the cavity section to be connected.
  19. Combination according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the side webs (3) are formed in the upper region to be inwardly chamfered at the outer side (5).
  20. Combination according to claim 18 or 19, characterised in that the outer webs (3) have in the upper region outwardly pointing blades (14) capable of being placed against the inner side of the cavity section.
  21. Combination according to claim 20, characterised in that the blades (14) are directed rearwardly in the direction of insertion.
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