EP2539517B1 - Floor drain with hight-adjustable frame for a grating - Google Patents

Floor drain with hight-adjustable frame for a grating Download PDF

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EP2539517B1
EP2539517B1 EP11707619.0A EP11707619A EP2539517B1 EP 2539517 B1 EP2539517 B1 EP 2539517B1 EP 11707619 A EP11707619 A EP 11707619A EP 2539517 B1 EP2539517 B1 EP 2539517B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
    • E03F5/04—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
    • E03F5/04—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps
    • E03F5/0407—Floor drains for indoor use
    • E03F5/0408—Floor drains for indoor use specially adapted for showers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
    • E03F5/04—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps
    • E03F5/06—Gully gratings
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
    • E03F5/04—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps
    • E03F2005/0412—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps with means for adjusting their position with respect to the surrounding surface
    • E03F2005/0413—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps with means for adjusting their position with respect to the surrounding surface for height adjustment

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  • the present invention relates to a method for mounting a floor drain according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a floor drain which is used in particular for the construction of floor-level showers, is for example in the EP-A-1 818 464 disclosed.
  • This floor drain comprises a gutter body which defines a gutter and is provided with a drain opening. At the drain opening a drain pipe for discharging the waste water can be connected.
  • the floor drain has an at least partially insertable into the gutter of the gutter body, a receiving opening defining frame and a usable in the receiving opening of the frame cover, which is designed as a grate.
  • the gutter body is first provided on its underside with two foot brackets and positioned on the ground. The foot brackets are height adjustable, so that the distance between the gutter body and the ground can be adjusted.
  • the drain pipe is connected to the drain opening of the channel body.
  • the frame is inserted into the gutter of the frame body.
  • a frame opening surrounding the receiving opening of the frame flange block-like spacers are fixed in advance at predetermined intervals, which come to rest on a gutter of the gutter body Rinnen Eisensch to the plant.
  • These spacers are used to adjust the distance between the gutter body and the frame such that the top of the frame is substantially flush with the top of the subsequent to be laid on the frame floor covering.
  • spacers are with provided different heights, which can be used optionally.
  • the flooring is laid around the frame of the floor drain. Then the cover is inserted into the frame, whereby the assembly of the floor drain is completed.
  • a disadvantage of in the EP-A-1 818 464 described floor drain is that different high spacers must be provided in order to account for floor coverings with different thicknesses, resulting in a large number of spacers. Accordingly, the structure of the floor drain is expensive. Furthermore, the adjustment of the distance between the gutter body and the frame for alignment of the frame with respect to the adjacent flooring is very time-consuming and thus costly. In addition, the spacers must remain in the construction after installation of the floor drain, so reuse of the spacers is excluded.
  • EP 1 961 879 A1 also shows a stepless height adjustment between frame and channel body according to the preamble of independent claim 1.
  • the present invention provides a method according to claim 1. Thanks to the stepless height adjustment can be dispensed with spacers with different heights, which contributes to cost reduction. Due to the stepless adjustability of the spacers can also be made a very accurate adjustment of the distance between the gutter body and the frame.
  • At least one spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and the frame is preferably designed and dimensioned such that it engages the side walls defining the receiving opening of the frame.
  • the spacer is arranged such that its plate member engages under the frame, while the at least one adjusting screw is supported on the bottom of the gutter. A height adjustment of the frame with respect to the channel body can then be done in a simple manner by pressing the adjusting screw.
  • At least one spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and the frame preferably has an adjusting screw which extends through a bore formed in the frame, in particular by a threaded bore.
  • the spacer achieves a particularly simple and inexpensive construction.
  • At least one spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and the frame is designed such that it can be removed after assembly through the receiving opening of the frame. Accordingly, the spacers can be reused after assembly of the floor drain, which is why not every floor drain one or more spacers must be attached.
  • the structure of the floor drain is correspondingly inexpensive. Furthermore, the spacers form no disturbing obstacle in the cleaning of the gutter. In addition, the spacers can hinder neither the installation of other components, such as the installation of the cover, nor the laying of the flooring material.
  • the frame in the receiving opening projecting projections which may be formed in particular by punched and bent portions of the frame, resulting in a one-piece and inexpensive construction.
  • the protrusions may serve as a support for the cover so that they automatically align the top of the cover with respect to the top of the frame.
  • at least one spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and the frame can act on the projections and / or at least partially bores for receiving an adjusting screw can be provided on the projections, in particular threaded bores.
  • At least one further spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and a base is designed such that it engages a channel body flange. Accordingly, an adjustment of the distance between the gutter body and a substrate can take place when the gutter body during assembly of the floor drain is positioned directly on the ground.
  • the at least one further spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and a substrate has an adjusting screw which extends through a bore formed in the channel body flange, in particular by a threaded bore. In this way, a very simple and inexpensive construction is achieved.
  • the at least one further spacer for adjusting the distance between the gutter body and a substrate at least one under the Rinnenèveissonsch and provided with a side of the Rinnenèveflansch protruding portion provided lower element, the Rinnenèveescuflansch cross and with a laterally projecting from the Rinnenoasaflansch section provided upper element and at least one adjusting screw, which extends through mutually aligned, each provided in the laterally of the Rinnenèveflansch projecting portions of the elements holes, of which at least one is preferably formed as a threaded bore.
  • the at least one further spacer comprises a single upper element, which engages over two opposing frame flange sections, two lower elements, each of which engages under one of the opposing frame flange sections, and at least two adjusting screws.
  • the present invention provides a method for mounting a floor drain according to claim 12.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 show a floor drain 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, which is used in the construction of floor-level showers.
  • the floor drain 10 includes a base body 12, a gutter body 14, a frame 16, a cover 18 and two identical spacers 20.
  • the base body 12 is a polystyrene block of elongated and substantially parallelepiped shape, which is provided in its longitudinal direction L with a groove-like and upwardly open recess 22.
  • the recess 22 serves to receive a drain pipe and is designed in its upper region such that it receives the gutter body 14 substantially form-fitting manner.
  • the gutter body 14 is made of sheet metal, in particular of stainless steel or aluminum sheet. Alternatively, it can also be made of plastic. It defines a gutter 24 which is provided with a drain opening 26 to which a drain pipe not shown in detail can be connected. The gutter 24 is enclosed by a Rinnen Energyflansch 28, the underside rests in the mounted state of the floor drain 10 at the top of the base body 12.
  • the frame 16 is also made of sheet metal, in particular of stainless steel or aluminum sheet. Alternatively, it can also be made of plastic. It has frame-shaped, substantially vertically extending side walls 30a, 30b, 30c and 30d, which define a receiving opening 32. On the opposite side walls 30a and 30c of the frame 16 projecting projections 34 are provided in the receiving opening 32, which are formed as punched out and bent portions of the frame 16. On its upper side, the frame 16 is provided with a frame flange 36 which surrounds the receiving opening 32 like a frame. The frame flange 36 has a downwardly bent frame flange portion 38 at its free end.
  • the cover 18 is a substantially U-shaped plastic or metal sheet profile, in particular noble metal or aluminum sheet, which is provided at its top with a plurality of through holes 40 to form a grate.
  • the cover can also be designed without through-holes 40. In this case, the cover must be made slightly narrower and laterally fixed so that lateral drainage slots are created.
  • the cover may also be formed as a substantially U-shaped profile which is open in the intended condition upwards, so that in the profile of a visible from the outside floor covering material can be added, for example in the form of tiles or the like ,
  • the spacers 20 each have a substantially rectangular-shaped, made of wood, plastic or metal plate member 42 which is provided with two threaded holes 44, through each of which an adjusting screw 46 extends. They serve to adjust the distance between the channel body 14 and the frame 16, as will be explained in more detail below.
  • the base body 12 is placed on a base 48 in a first step with the gutter body 14 accommodated therein and connected to a drain pipe.
  • a not-shown gradient board is applied, which defines a slope in the direction of the floor drain 10.
  • screed can be used instead of a slope board.
  • the frame 16 is arranged on the channel body 14 such that its side walls 30a, b, c, d are partially inserted into the gutter 24 of the channel body 14.
  • the two spacers 20 are thereby positioned at a distance from each other such that the free ends of their plate elements 42 engage under corresponding projections 34 of the frame 16, as shown in FIG FIG. 2 is shown.
  • the distance between the gutter body 14 and the frame 16 can be selectively increased or decreased to the top of the frame 16, which is defined by the frame flange 36, to the height or to the top of the subsequently to be laid flooring.
  • the flooring for example in the form of in FIG. 2 Dashed lines shown 50, adjacent to the frame flange 36 of the frame 16 are laid.
  • the tile adhesive 52 underfills the cavity between the Rinnen Energyflansch 28 and the frame flange 36, wherein the downwardly bent frame flange portion 38 serves as Verklamm réellesstoff.
  • the adjusting screws 46 of the spacers 20 are released, whereupon the spacers 20 can be removed through the receiving opening 32 of the frame 16.
  • the cover 18 is placed on the projecting into the receiving opening 32 of the frame 16 projections 34. In this case, the top of the cover 18 is automatically aligned with respect to the defined by the frame flange 36 top of the frame 16. The assembly of the floor drain 10 is now complete.
  • the floor drain 10 described above is advantageous in that the spacers 20 after adjustment of the distance between the channel body 14 and the frame 16 through the receiving opening 32 of the frame 16 can be removed again, so that the spacers 20 can be used multiple times.
  • the spacers 20 allow due to their design a stepless Adjustment of the distance, which is why the provision of different height spacers is not required.
  • normally two spacers 20 are sufficient to make a distance adjustment of the frame 16 with respect to the gutter body 14 during assembly of the floor drain 10.
  • the projecting into the receiving opening 32 protrusions 34 of the frame 16, which serve primarily as a support for the cover 18, at the same time used as a point of application for the spacers 20. Accordingly, the frame 16 need not be formed with additional points of attack for the spacers 20.
  • FIG. 3 shows a floor drain 60 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the structure of the floor drain 60 corresponds in large parts to that of the floor drain 10, for the same reason the same components are designated by the same reference numerals and will not be described again below.
  • the floor drain 60 differs from the floor drain 10 alone in terms of the formation of the frame 62 and the spacers 64.
  • the frame 62 is made of sheet metal, in particular of stainless steel or aluminum sheet. Alternatively, it can also be made of plastic. It has frame-shaped, substantially vertically extending side walls 30a, 30b, 30c and 30d, which define a receiving opening 32. On the opposite side walls 30a and 30c of the frame 16 projecting projections 66 are provided in the receiving opening 32, which are formed as stamped and bent portions of the frame 62. The projections 66 at least partially each comprise a bore 68 which is formed as a threaded bore. On its upper side, the frame 62 is provided with a frame flange 36 which surrounds the receiving opening 32 like a frame. The frame flange 36 has a downwardly bent frame flange portion 38 at its free end.
  • the spacers 64 of the floor drain 60 according to the second embodiment of the present invention are adjustment screws that can be screwed into the threaded holes 68 of the projections 66 of the frame 62.
  • the base body 12 is placed on a base 48 with the gutter body 14 accommodated therein and connected to a drain pipe.
  • a not shown in detail slope board is created, which defines a slope in the direction of the floor drain 10.
  • screed can be used instead of a slope board.
  • the frame 62 is arranged on the gutter body 14 such that its side walls 30a, b, c, d are partially inserted into the gutter 24 of the gutter body 14.
  • the spacers 64 are screwed in the form of adjusting screws in the bores 68 of the projections 66 of the frame 62 so that they are supported on the bottom of the gutter 24 of the gutter body 14.
  • the distance between the gutter body 14 and the frame 62 can now be selectively increased or decreased to the top of the frame 62, which is defined by the frame flange 36, to the height or to the top of the following adapting laying flooring.
  • the floor covering for example in the form of tiles not shown, adjacent to the frame flange 36 of the frame 62 are laid.
  • the tile adhesive underfills analogously to the illustration in FIG FIG. 2 the cavity between the channel body flange 28 and the frame flange 36, the downwardly bent frame flange section 38 serving as a clamping means.
  • the spacers 64 are released in the form of the adjusting screws and removed through the receiving opening 32 of the frame 62.
  • the cover 18 is placed on the projection 66 projecting into the receiving opening 32 of the frame 62.
  • the top of the cover 18 is automatically aligned with respect to the defined by the frame flange 36 top of the frame 62.
  • the assembly of the floor drain 60 is now completed.
  • the floor drain 60 described above is characterized in particular by the simple and inexpensive design of the spacers 64. Further, the spacers 64 can be removed again after adjustment of the distance between the channel body 14 and the frame 62 through the receiving opening 32 of the frame 62, so that the spacers 64 can be used multiple times. In addition, allow the spacers 64 in the form of adjusting screws a stepless adjustment of the distance, which is why the provision of different height spacers is not required. Further, normally four spacers 64 are sufficient to make a spacing adjustment of the frame 62 with respect to the gutter body 14 during assembly of the floor drain 60.
  • FIGS. 4 to 6 show a floor drain.
  • the structure of the floor drain 70 coincides in large parts with that of the floor drain 10, which is why the same components are provided with the same reference numerals and will not be described again below.
  • the floor drain 70 differs from the floor drain 10 alone with respect to the formation of its spacers 72.
  • each spacer 72 of the floor drain 70 is formed so as to engage the frame opening 36 surrounding the receiving opening 32 of the frame 16.
  • each spacer 72 has two frame members 36 under the intended condition arranged under cross-bottom elements 74a and 74b, a frame flange 36 cross-top member 76 and two adjustment screws 78.
  • Each of the identically formed lower elements 74a and 74b is substantially L-shaped as viewed in cross-section and comprises a first section 80 under the intended condition and a second section 82 projecting laterally from the frame flange 36 in the intended condition a height offset d between the first portion 80 and the second portion 82 corresponds approximately to the height of the frame flange portion 38.
  • the second portion 82 is provided with a through hole 84 which is formed as a threaded bore.
  • the upper member 76 is designed as a narrow plate member whose length is chosen such that it overlaps opposite frame flange sections. In the vicinity of the free ends of the upper element 76, a through bore 86 formed as a threaded bore is provided in each case.
  • the lower elements 74a, b and the upper element 76 are dimensioned such that their through holes 84 and 86 are aligned with each other in the intended condition.
  • the adjustment screws 78 can be screwed into the through holes 84 and 86 in this state.
  • the base body 12 is connected to the gutter body 14, which is accommodated in the latter and connected to a drain pipe Underground 48 set up.
  • a not shown in detail slope board is created, which defines a slope in the direction of the floor drain 70.
  • screed can be used instead of a slope board.
  • the frame 16 is arranged on the channel body 14 such that its side walls 30a, b, c, d are partially inserted into the gutter 24 of the channel body 14.
  • spacers 72 are mounted such that the two lower members 74a and 74b engage under opposing frame flange portions, the lower members 74a and 74b being held in place by the upper frame member 76 engaging over the respective frame flange portions and the two adjustment screws 78.
  • the adjusting screws 78 are supported on the top of the Rinnen emotionsflansches 28.
  • the adjusting screws 78 can be loosened and the spacers 72 removed. Then, the flooring, for example in the form of tiles not shown, adjacent to the frame flange 36 of the frame 16 are laid. In this case, the previously recessed due to the existing spacers 72 areas of the cavity between the Rinnen Energyflansch 28 and the frame flange 36 are underfilled with tile adhesive or fixing mortar.
  • the floor drain 70 described above is advantageous in that the spacers 72 can be removed again after the adjustment of the distance between the gutter body 14 and the frame 16 and after the hardening of the tile adhesive or fixing mortar, so that the spacers 72 can be used several times.
  • the spacers 72 allow due to their design a continuous adjustment of the distance, which is why the provision of different height spacers 72 is not required.
  • two spacers 72 are sufficient to make a clearance adjustment of the frame 16 with respect to the gutter body during assembly of the floor drain 70.
  • each spacer 87 comprises two substantially mutually parallel, preferably elastically formed legs 87a and 87b, which receive the frame flange 36 between them by clamping, and a connection leg 87c interconnecting the legs 87a and 87b.
  • the connecting leg 87c is provided for receiving an adjusting screw 78 with a preferably formed as a threaded bore through hole.
  • FIG. 8 shows a further channel body 90, the structure of which with respect to the frame 16, the spacers 20 and the cover 18 coincides with that of the floor drain 10, which is why a re-presentation of these components was waived.
  • the gutter body 90 is similar in large parts the gutter body 14 of the floor drain 10 according to the first embodiment, which is why the same components are provided with the same reference numerals and will not be described again.
  • the gutter body 90 is made of sheet metal, in particular of stainless steel or aluminum sheet. Alternatively, it can also be made of plastic. It defines a gutter 24 which is provided with a drain opening 26 to which a drain pipe not shown in detail can be connected.
  • the gutter 24 is framed by a Rinnen Eigenflansch 92 like a frame.
  • the gutter body flange 92 is provided with a series of through holes 94, which are designed as tapped holes.
  • spacers 94 are provided in the form of adjusting screws, which can be screwed into the through holes 94 of the Rinnen Energyflansches 92.
  • the spacers 96 are screwed in the form of adjusting screws in the through holes 94 of the Rinnen emotionsflansches 92 in a first step. Thereafter, the gutter body flange 92 is placed on a substrate 98 in such a way that the discharge opening 96 is aligned with an outlet 100 provided in the base 98. The spacers 96 are supported on the surface of the substrate 98. By operating the spacers 96, the distance between the gutter body 90 and the substrate 98 can now be selectively increased or decreased to the top of the gutter body 90, which is formed by the Rinnen emotionsflansch 92, to the height or to the top of the following adapting screed. During the subsequent laying of the screed, the cavity between the Rinnen emotionsflansch 92 and the substrate 98 is filled with screed. After the sustainable Curing the screed, the spacers 96 can then be solved and removed in the form of adjusting screws.
  • the through holes 94 formed in the gutter body flange 92 may be made without threads.
  • at least one nut is used to support the Rinnen Energyflansches 92, which is screwed onto the adjusting screw.
  • the gutter body 90 described above is advantageous in that, in addition, the distance between the gutter body flange 92 and the substrate 98 can be infinitely adjusted in this case. Further, the spacers can be removed after assembly of the gutter body 90 and used again. In addition, the channel body 90 in spite of its adjustability on a simple and correspondingly inexpensive construction.
  • spacers 96 and such spacers are used, which are analogous to those in the FIGS. 4 to 6 shown spacers 72 are formed, only that they attack on Rinnen Energyflansch 92 and not the frame flange 38.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Montage eines Bodenablaufs gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a method for mounting a floor drain according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ein solcher Bodenablauf, der insbesondere für den Bau bodengleicher Duschen eingesetzt wird, ist beispielsweise in der EP-A-1 818 464 offenbart. Dieser Bodenablauf umfasst einen Rinnenkörper, der eine Ablaufrinne definiert und mit einer Ablauföffnung versehen ist. An die Ablauföffnung ist ein Ablaufrohr zum Abführen des Abwassers anschließbar. Ferner weist der Bodenablauf einen zumindest teilweise in die Ablaufrinne des Rinnenkörpers einsetzbaren, eine Aufnahmeöffnung definierenden Rahmen sowie eine in die Aufnahmeöffnung des Rahmens einsetzbare Abdeckung auf, die als Rost ausgebildet ist. Bei der Montage des Bodenablaufs wird der Rinnenkörper zunächst an seiner Unterseite mit zwei Fußhalterungen versehen und auf dem Untergrund positioniert. Die Fußhalterungen sind höhenverstellbar, so dass der Abstand zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und dem Untergrund eingestellt werden kann. Daraufhin wird das Ablaufrohr an die Ablauföffnung des Rinnenkörpers angeschlossen. In einem weiteren Montageschritt wird der Rahmen in die Ablaufrinne des Rahmenkörpers eingesetzt. Unterhalb eines die Aufnahmeöffnung des Rahmens umrandenden Rahmenflansches werden vorab in vorbestimmten Abständen blockartig ausgebildete Distanzstücke befestigt, die auf einem die Ablaufrinne des Rinnenkörpers umrandenden Rinnenkörperflansch zur Anlage kommen. Diese Distanzstücke dienen dazu, den Abstand zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und dem Rahmen derart zu justieren, dass die Oberseite des Rahmens im Wesentlichen bündig mit der Oberseite des im Anschluss zu verlegenden, an den Rahmen angrenzenden Bodenbelags abschließt. Um Bodenbelägen mit verschiedenen Dicken Rechnung tragen zu können, werden Distanzstücke mit unterschiedlichen Höhen bereitgestellt, die wahlweise verwendet werden können. In einem weiteren Schritt wird um den Rahmen des Bodenablaufs der Bodenbelag verlegt. Daraufhin wird die Abdeckung in den Rahmen eingesetzt, womit die Montage des Bodenablaufs abgeschlossen ist.Such a floor drain, which is used in particular for the construction of floor-level showers, is for example in the EP-A-1 818 464 disclosed. This floor drain comprises a gutter body which defines a gutter and is provided with a drain opening. At the drain opening a drain pipe for discharging the waste water can be connected. Furthermore, the floor drain has an at least partially insertable into the gutter of the gutter body, a receiving opening defining frame and a usable in the receiving opening of the frame cover, which is designed as a grate. When installing the floor drain, the gutter body is first provided on its underside with two foot brackets and positioned on the ground. The foot brackets are height adjustable, so that the distance between the gutter body and the ground can be adjusted. Then, the drain pipe is connected to the drain opening of the channel body. In a further assembly step, the frame is inserted into the gutter of the frame body. Below a frame opening surrounding the receiving opening of the frame flange block-like spacers are fixed in advance at predetermined intervals, which come to rest on a gutter of the gutter body Rinnenkörperflansch to the plant. These spacers are used to adjust the distance between the gutter body and the frame such that the top of the frame is substantially flush with the top of the subsequent to be laid on the frame floor covering. To be able to accommodate floor coverings with different thicknesses, spacers are with provided different heights, which can be used optionally. In a further step, the flooring is laid around the frame of the floor drain. Then the cover is inserted into the frame, whereby the assembly of the floor drain is completed.

Ein Nachteil des in der EP-A-1 818 464 beschriebenen Bodenablaufs besteht darin, dass verschieden hohe Distanzstücke bereitgestellt werden müssen, um Bodenbelägen mit unterschiedlichen Dicken Rechnung tragen zu können, was zu einer großen Anzahl von Distanzstücken führt. Entsprechend ist der Aufbau des Bodenablaufs teuer. Ferner ist die Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und dem Rahmen zur Ausrichtung des Rahmens in Bezug auf den angrenzenden Bodenbelag sehr zeit- und somit kostenintensiv. Darüber hinaus müssen die Distanzstücke nach der Montage des Bodenablaufs in der Konstruktion verbleiben, weshalb eine erneute Verwendung der Distanzstücke ausgeschlossen ist.A disadvantage of in the EP-A-1 818 464 described floor drain is that different high spacers must be provided in order to account for floor coverings with different thicknesses, resulting in a large number of spacers. Accordingly, the structure of the floor drain is expensive. Furthermore, the adjustment of the distance between the gutter body and the frame for alignment of the frame with respect to the adjacent flooring is very time-consuming and thus costly. In addition, the spacers must remain in the construction after installation of the floor drain, so reuse of the spacers is excluded.

Weitere Bodenabläufe sind in den Druckschriften WO 2009/091245 A1 , US 6,220,784 B1 , DE 100 56 130 A1 , DE 20 2006 002 007 U1 , EP 0 460 686 A1 , US 5,256,000 und EP 1 961 879 beschrieben. So offenbart die WO 2009/091245 A1 einen Bodenablauf mit einem eine Ablaufrinne definierenden und eine Ablauföffnung sowie einen Rinnenkörperflansch aufweisenden Rinnenkörper und einen in die Ablaufrinne einsetzbaren Rahmen, dessen Längsseiten über Verbindungsstege verbunden sind. Durch diese Verbindungsstege erstrecken sich Stellschrauben, die sich auf dem Boden der Ablaufrinne abstützen und mit deren Hilfe der Abstand zwischen der Oberkante des Rahmens und dem Rinnenkörperflansch einstellbar ist. Zur Beibehaltung des eingestellten Abstands müssen die als Distanzstücke dienenden Stellschrauben dauerhaft in der Konstruktion verbleiben.Other floor drains are in the publications WO 2009/091245 A1 . US 6,220,784 B1 . DE 100 56 130 A1 . DE 20 2006 002 007 U1 . EP 0 460 686 A1 . US 5,256,000 and EP 1 961 879 described. So revealed the WO 2009/091245 A1 a floor drain with a gutter defining and a drain opening and a Rinnenkörperflansch having gutter body and an insertable into the gutter frame, the longitudinal sides are connected via connecting webs. Through this connecting webs extend screws that are supported on the bottom of the gutter and with the aid of the distance between the upper edge of the frame and the Rinnenkörperflansch is adjustable. To maintain the set distance serving as spacers screws must remain permanently in the construction.

EP 1 961 879 A1 zeigt zudem eine stufenlose Höhenverstellung zwischen Rahmen und Rinnenkörper gemäß dem Oberbegriff des unabhangigen Anspruch 1. EP 1 961 879 A1 also shows a stepless height adjustment between frame and channel body according to the preamble of independent claim 1.

Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik ist es eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein Verfahren zur Montage eines Bodenablaufs der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, bei dem die Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und dem Rahmen mit wenig Zeitaufwand verbunden ist, wobei eine erneute Verwendung der Distanzstücke ermöglicht wird.Based on this prior art, it is a task the present invention to provide a method for mounting a floor drain of the type mentioned, in which the adjustment of the distance between the gutter body and the frame is associated with little time, with a reuse of the spacers is made possible.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe schafft die vorliegende Erfindung ein Verfahren nach Anspruch 1. Dank der stufenlosen Höhenverstellbarkeit kann auf Distanzstücke mit unterschiedlichen Höhen verzichtet werden, was zur Kostensenkung beiträgt. Aufgrund der stufenlosen Verstellbarkeit der Distanzstücke kann darüber hinaus eine sehr genaue Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und dem Rahmen erfolgen.To solve this problem, the present invention provides a method according to claim 1. Thanks to the stepless height adjustment can be dispensed with spacers with different heights, which contributes to cost reduction. Due to the stepless adjustability of the spacers can also be made a very accurate adjustment of the distance between the gutter body and the frame.

Zumindest ein Distanzstück zur Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und dem Rahmen ist bevorzugt derart ausgebildet und bemessen, dass es an die Aufnahmeöffnung des Rahmens definierenden Seitenwänden angreift.At least one spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and the frame is preferably designed and dimensioned such that it engages the side walls defining the receiving opening of the frame.

Bei einer Ausgestaltung der vorliegenden Erfindung weist zumindest ein Distanzstück zur Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und dem Rahmen ein Plattenelement auf, das mit zumindest einer Gewindebohrung versehen ist, durch die sich eine Justierschraube erstreckt. Bei dieser Ausgestaltung wird das Distanzstück derart angeordnet, dass sein Plattenelement unter den Rahmen greift, während sich die zumindest eine Justierschraube am Boden der Ablaufrinne abstützt. Eine Höhenverstellung des Rahmens bezüglich des Rinnenkörpers kann dann in einfacher Weise durch Betätigen der Justierschraube erfolgen.In one embodiment of the present invention, at least one spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and the frame on a plate member which is provided with at least one threaded hole through which extends an adjusting screw. In this embodiment, the spacer is arranged such that its plate member engages under the frame, while the at least one adjusting screw is supported on the bottom of the gutter. A height adjustment of the frame with respect to the channel body can then be done in a simple manner by pressing the adjusting screw.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich weist zumindest ein Distanzstück zur Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und dem Rahmen bevorzugt eine Justierschraube auf, die sich durch eine im Rahmen ausgebildete Bohrung erstreckt, insbesondere durch eine Gewindebohrung. Bei einer solchen Ausgestaltung des Distanzstückes wird ein besonders einfacher und preiswerter Aufbau erzielt.Alternatively or additionally, at least one spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and the frame preferably has an adjusting screw which extends through a bore formed in the frame, in particular by a threaded bore. In such an embodiment The spacer achieves a particularly simple and inexpensive construction.

Erfindungsgemäß ist zumindest ein Distanzstück zur Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und dem Rahmen derart ausgebildet, dass es nach der Montage durch die Aufnahmeöffnung des Rahmens entnehmbar ist. Entsprechend können die Distanzstücke nach der Montage des Bodenablaufs erneut verwendet werden, weshalb nicht jedem Bodenablauf ein oder mehrere Distanzstücke beigefügt werden müssen. Der Aufbau des Bodenablaufs ist entsprechend preiswert. Ferner bilden die Distanzstücke kein störendes Hindernis bei der Reinigung der Ablaufrinne. Darüber hinaus können die Distanzstücke weder die Installation weiterer Komponenten, wie beispielsweise den Einbau der Abdeckung, noch das Verlegen des Bodenbelagmaterials behindern.According to the invention, at least one spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and the frame is designed such that it can be removed after assembly through the receiving opening of the frame. Accordingly, the spacers can be reused after assembly of the floor drain, which is why not every floor drain one or more spacers must be attached. The structure of the floor drain is correspondingly inexpensive. Furthermore, the spacers form no disturbing obstacle in the cleaning of the gutter. In addition, the spacers can hinder neither the installation of other components, such as the installation of the cover, nor the laying of the flooring material.

Bevorzugt weist der Rahmen in die Aufnahmeöffnung vorstehende Vorsprünge auf, die insbesondere durch ausgestanzte und umgebogene Abschnitte des Rahmens gebildet sein können, wodurch sich ein einteiliger und preiswerter Aufbau ergibt. Die Vorsprünge können als Auflage für die Abdeckung dienen, so dass sie die Oberseite der Abdeckung automatisch in Bezug auf die Oberseite des Rahmens ausrichten. Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann an den Vorsprüngen zumindest ein Distanzstück zur Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und dem Rahmen angreifen und/oder es können an den Vorsprüngen zumindest teilweise Bohrungen zur Aufnahme einer Justierschraube vorgesehen sein, insbesondere Gewindebohrungen.Preferably, the frame in the receiving opening projecting projections, which may be formed in particular by punched and bent portions of the frame, resulting in a one-piece and inexpensive construction. The protrusions may serve as a support for the cover so that they automatically align the top of the cover with respect to the top of the frame. Alternatively or additionally, at least one spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and the frame can act on the projections and / or at least partially bores for receiving an adjusting screw can be provided on the projections, in particular threaded bores.

Bevorzugt ist zumindest ein weiteres Distanzstück zur Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und einem Untergrund derart ausgebildet, dass es an einem Rinnenkörperflansch angreift. Entsprechend kann eine Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und einem Untergrund erfolgen, wenn der Rinnenkörper bei der Montage des Bodenablaufs direkt auf dem Untergrund positioniert wird.Preferably, at least one further spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and a base is designed such that it engages a channel body flange. Accordingly, an adjustment of the distance between the gutter body and a substrate can take place when the gutter body during assembly of the floor drain is positioned directly on the ground.

Gemäß einer Ausgestaltung der vorliegenden Erfindung weist das zumindest eine weitere Distanzstück zur Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und einem Untergrund eine Justierschraube auf, die sich durch eine im Rinnenkörperflansch ausgebildete Bohrung erstreckt, insbesondere durch eine Gewindebohrung. Auf diese Weise wird ein sehr einfacher und preiswerter Aufbau erzielt.According to one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one further spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body and a substrate has an adjusting screw which extends through a bore formed in the channel body flange, in particular by a threaded bore. In this way, a very simple and inexpensive construction is achieved.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich kann das zumindest eine weitere Distanzstück zur Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper und einem Untergrund zumindest ein den Rinnenkörperflansch untergreifendes und mit einem seitlich von dem Rinnenkörperflansch vorstehenden Abschnitt versehenes unteres Element, ein den Rinnenkörperflansch übergreifendes und mit einem seitlich von dem Rinnenkörperflansch vorstehenden Abschnitt versehenes oberes Element sowie zumindest eine Justierschraube aufweisen, die sich durch miteinander fluchtende, jeweils in den seitlich von dem Rinnenkörperflansch vorstehenden Abschnitten der Elemente vorgesehene Bohrungen erstreckt, von denen zumindest eine bevorzugt als Gewindebohrung ausgebildet ist.Alternatively or additionally, the at least one further spacer for adjusting the distance between the gutter body and a substrate at least one under the Rinnenkörperflansch and provided with a side of the Rinnenkörperflansch protruding portion provided lower element, the Rinnenkörperflansch cross and with a laterally projecting from the Rinnenkörperflansch section provided upper element and at least one adjusting screw, which extends through mutually aligned, each provided in the laterally of the Rinnenkörperflansch projecting portions of the elements holes, of which at least one is preferably formed as a threaded bore.

Gemäß einer Ausgestaltung der vorliegenden Erfindung umfasst das zumindest eine weitere Distanzstück ein einzelnes oberes Element, das zwei einander gegenüberliegende Rahmenflanschabschnitte übergreift, zwei untere Elemente, die jeweils einen der einander gegenüberliegenden Rahmenflanschabschnitte untergreifen, und zumindest zwei Justierschrauben.According to one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one further spacer comprises a single upper element, which engages over two opposing frame flange sections, two lower elements, each of which engages under one of the opposing frame flange sections, and at least two adjusting screws.

Ferner schafft die vorliegende Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Montage eines Bodenablaufs nach Anspruch 12.Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for mounting a floor drain according to claim 12.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der vorliegenden Erfindung werden anhand der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von bevorzugten Ausführungsformen erfindungsgemäßer Bodenabläufe unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegende Zeichnung deutlich. Darin ist

Figur 1
eine perspektivische Explosionsansicht eines Bodenablaufs gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung;
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eine Querschnittansicht des in Figur 1 dargestellten Bodenablaufs;
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eine Querschnittansicht eines Bodenablaufs gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung;
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eine Querschnittansicht eines nicht erfindungsgemäßen Bodenablaufs;
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eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Elementes eines Distanzstückes des in Figur 4 dargestellten Bodenablaufs;
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eine perspektivische Ansicht eines weiteren Elementes eines Distanzstückes des in Figur 4 dargestellten Bodenablaufs und
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eine perspektivische Ansicht eines alternativen Distanzstückes,
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eine Querschnittansicht eines Rinnenkörpers eines weiteren nicht erfindungsgemäßen Bodenablaufs.
Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred Embodiments of inventive floor drains with reference to the accompanying drawings clearly. That's it
FIG. 1
an exploded perspective view of a floor drain according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2
a cross-sectional view of in FIG. 1 illustrated floor drain;
FIG. 3
a cross-sectional view of a floor drain according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4
a cross-sectional view of a non-inventive floor drain;
FIG. 5
a perspective view of an element of a spacer of in FIG. 4 illustrated floor drain;
FIG. 6
a perspective view of another element of a spacer of in FIG. 4 illustrated floor drain and
FIG. 7
a perspective view of an alternative spacer,
FIG. 8
a cross-sectional view of a channel body of a further non-inventive floor drain.

Die Figuren 1 und 2 zeigen einen Bodenablauf 10 gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung, der beim Bau bodengleicher Duschen eingesetzt wird. Der Bodenablauf 10 umfasst einen Basiskörper 12, einen Rinnenkörper 14, einen Rahmen 16, eine Abdeckung 18 und zwei baugleiche Distanzstücke 20.The FIGS. 1 and 2 show a floor drain 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, which is used in the construction of floor-level showers. The floor drain 10 includes a base body 12, a gutter body 14, a frame 16, a cover 18 and two identical spacers 20.

Bei dem Basiskörper 12 handelt es sich um einen länglich und im Wesentlichen quaderförmig ausgebildeten Styroporblock, der in seiner Längsrichtung L mit einer nutartig ausgebildeten und nach oben offenen Ausnehmung 22 versehen ist. Die Ausnehmung 22 dient zur Aufnahme eines Ablaufrohrs und ist in ihrem oberen Bereich derart gestaltet, dass sie den Rinnenkörper 14 im Wesentlichen formschlüssig aufnimmt.The base body 12 is a polystyrene block of elongated and substantially parallelepiped shape, which is provided in its longitudinal direction L with a groove-like and upwardly open recess 22. The recess 22 serves to receive a drain pipe and is designed in its upper region such that it receives the gutter body 14 substantially form-fitting manner.

Der Rinnenkörper 14 ist aus Metallblech hergestellt, insbesondere aus Edelstahl- oder Aluminiumblech. Alternativ kann er auch aus Kunststoff bestehen. Er definiert eine Ablaufrinne 24, die mit einer Ablauföffnung 26 versehen ist, an die ein nicht näher dargestelltes Ablaufrohr angeschlossen werden kann. Die Ablaufrinne 24 wird von einem Rinnenkörperflansch 28 eingefasst, dessen Unterseite im montierten Zustand des Bodenablaufs 10 an der Oberseite des Basiskörpers 12 aufliegt.The gutter body 14 is made of sheet metal, in particular of stainless steel or aluminum sheet. Alternatively, it can also be made of plastic. It defines a gutter 24 which is provided with a drain opening 26 to which a drain pipe not shown in detail can be connected. The gutter 24 is enclosed by a Rinnenkörperflansch 28, the underside rests in the mounted state of the floor drain 10 at the top of the base body 12.

Der Rahmen 16 ist ebenfalls aus Metallblech hergestellt, insbesondere aus Edelstahl- oder Aluminiumblech. Alternativ kann er auch aus Kunststoff bestehen. Er weist rahmenförmig angeordnete, sich im Wesentlichen vertikal erstreckende Seitenwände 30a, 30b, 30c und 30d auf, die eine Aufnahmeöffnung 32 definieren. An den einander gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden 30a und 30c des Rahmens 16 sind in die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 vorstehende Vorsprünge 34 vorgesehen, die als ausgestanzte und umgebogene Abschnitte des Rahmens 16 ausgebildet sind. An seiner Oberseite ist der Rahmen 16 mit einen Rahmenflansch 36 versehen, der die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 rahmenartig einfasst. Der Rahmenflansch 36 weist an seinem freien Ende einen abwärts gebogenen Rahmenflanschabschnitt 38 auf.The frame 16 is also made of sheet metal, in particular of stainless steel or aluminum sheet. Alternatively, it can also be made of plastic. It has frame-shaped, substantially vertically extending side walls 30a, 30b, 30c and 30d, which define a receiving opening 32. On the opposite side walls 30a and 30c of the frame 16 projecting projections 34 are provided in the receiving opening 32, which are formed as punched out and bent portions of the frame 16. On its upper side, the frame 16 is provided with a frame flange 36 which surrounds the receiving opening 32 like a frame. The frame flange 36 has a downwardly bent frame flange portion 38 at its free end.

Bei der Abdeckung 18 handelt es sich um ein im Wesentlichen U-förmiges Kunststoff- oder Metallblechprofil, insbesondere Edelmetall- oder Aluminiumblech, das zur Bildung eines Rostes an seiner Oberseite mit einer Vielzahl von Durchtrittslöchern 40 versehen ist. Alternativ kann die Abdeckung auch ohne Durchtrittslöcher 40 ausgeführt sein. In diesem Fall muss die Abdeckung etwas schmaler ausgeführt und seitlich fixiert sein, so dass seitliche Ablaufschlitze entstehen.The cover 18 is a substantially U-shaped plastic or metal sheet profile, in particular noble metal or aluminum sheet, which is provided at its top with a plurality of through holes 40 to form a grate. Alternatively, the cover can also be designed without through-holes 40. In this case, the cover must be made slightly narrower and laterally fixed so that lateral drainage slots are created.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung kann die Abdeckung auch als ein im Wesentlichen U-förmiges Profil ausgebildet sein, das im bestimmungsgemäß angeordneten Zustand nach oben offen ist, so dass in dem Profil ein von außen sichtbares Bodenbelagmaterial aufgenommen werden kann, beispielsweise in Form von Fliesen oder dergleichen.According to a further embodiment, the cover may also be formed as a substantially U-shaped profile which is open in the intended condition upwards, so that in the profile of a visible from the outside floor covering material can be added, for example in the form of tiles or the like ,

Die Distanzstücke 20 weisen jeweils ein im Wesentlichen rechteckig ausgebildetes, aus Holz, Kunststoff oder Metall hergestelltes Plattenelement 42 auf, das mit zwei Gewindebohrungen 44 versehen ist, durch die sich jeweils eine Justierschraube 46 erstreckt. Sie dienen zur Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper 14 und dem Rahmen 16, wie es nachfolgend noch näher erläutert wird.The spacers 20 each have a substantially rectangular-shaped, made of wood, plastic or metal plate member 42 which is provided with two threaded holes 44, through each of which an adjusting screw 46 extends. They serve to adjust the distance between the channel body 14 and the frame 16, as will be explained in more detail below.

Zur Montage des Bodenablaufs 10 wird in einem ersten Schritt der Basiskörper 12 mit dem in diesem aufgenommenen und an ein Ablaufrohr angeschlossenen Rinnenkörper 14 auf einem Untergrund 48 aufgestellt. An den Basiskörper 12 wird daraufhin ein nicht näher dargestelltes Gefälleboard angelegt, das ein Gefälle in Richtung des Bodenablaufs 10 definiert. Alternativ kann anstelle eines Gefälleboards auch Estrich verwendet werden. In einem weiteren Schritt wird der Rahmen 16 derart auf dem Rinnenkörper 14 angeordnet, dass seine Seitenwände 30a, b, c, d teilweise in die Ablaufrinne 24 des Rinnenkörpers 14 eingesetzt sind. Die beiden Distanzstücke 20 werden dabei im Abstand voneinander derart positioniert, dass die freien Enden ihrer Plattenelemente 42 unter entsprechende Vorsprünge 34 des Rahmens 16 greifen, wie es in Figur 2 dargestellt ist. Durch Betätigen der Justierschrauben 46, die sich am Boden der Ablaufrinne 24 des Rinnenkörpers 14 abstützen, kann der Abstand zwischen dem Rinnenkörper 14 und dem Rahmen 16 wahlweise vergrößert oder verkleinert werden, um die Oberseite des Rahmens 16, die durch den Rahmenflansch 36 definiert wird, an die Höhe bzw. an die Oberseite des im Anschluss zu verlegenden Bodenbelags anzupassen. Nunmehr kann der Bodenbelag, beispielsweise in Form von in Figur 2 gestrichelt dargestellten Fliesen 50, angrenzend an den Rahmenflansch 36 des Rahmens 16 verlegt werden. Dabei unterfüllt der Fliesenkleber 52 den Hohlraum zwischen dem Rinnenkörperflansch 28 und dem Rahmenflansch 36, wobei der abwärts gebogene Rahmenflanschabschnitt 38 als Verklammerungsmittel dient.In order to assemble the floor drain 10, the base body 12 is placed on a base 48 in a first step with the gutter body 14 accommodated therein and connected to a drain pipe. At the base body 12 then a not-shown gradient board is applied, which defines a slope in the direction of the floor drain 10. Alternatively, screed can be used instead of a slope board. In a further step, the frame 16 is arranged on the channel body 14 such that its side walls 30a, b, c, d are partially inserted into the gutter 24 of the channel body 14. The two spacers 20 are thereby positioned at a distance from each other such that the free ends of their plate elements 42 engage under corresponding projections 34 of the frame 16, as shown in FIG FIG. 2 is shown. By operating the adjusting screws 46, which are supported on the bottom of the gutter 24 of the gutter body 14, the distance between the gutter body 14 and the frame 16 can be selectively increased or decreased to the top of the frame 16, which is defined by the frame flange 36, to the height or to the top of the subsequently to be laid flooring. Now, the flooring, for example in the form of in FIG. 2 Dashed lines shown 50, adjacent to the frame flange 36 of the frame 16 are laid. In this case, the tile adhesive 52 underfills the cavity between the Rinnenkörperflansch 28 and the frame flange 36, wherein the downwardly bent frame flange portion 38 serves as Verklammerungsmittel.

Nach tragfähigem Anhärten des Fliesenklebers werden die Justierschrauben 46 der Distanzstücke 20 gelöst, woraufhin die Distanzstücke 20 durch die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 des Rahmens 16 entnommen werden können.After a stable hardening of the tile adhesive, the adjusting screws 46 of the spacers 20 are released, whereupon the spacers 20 can be removed through the receiving opening 32 of the frame 16.

In einem letzten Schritt wird die Abdeckung 18 auf die in die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 des Rahmens 16 vorstehenden Vorsprünge 34 aufgesetzt. Dabei wird die Oberseite der Abdeckung 18 automatisch in Bezug auf die durch den Rahmenflansch 36 definierte Oberseite des Rahmens 16 ausgerichtet. Die Montage des Bodenablaufs 10 ist nunmehr abgeschlossen.In a final step, the cover 18 is placed on the projecting into the receiving opening 32 of the frame 16 projections 34. In this case, the top of the cover 18 is automatically aligned with respect to the defined by the frame flange 36 top of the frame 16. The assembly of the floor drain 10 is now complete.

Der zuvor beschriebene Bodenablauf 10 ist dahingehend vorteilhaft, dass die Distanzstücke 20 nach erfolgter Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper 14 und dem Rahmen 16 durch die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 des Rahmens 16 wieder entnommen werden können, so dass die Distanzstücke 20 mehrfach verwendet werden können. Darüber hinaus ermöglichen die Distanzstücke 20 aufgrund ihrer Ausgestaltung eine stufenlosere Justierung des Abstands, weshalb die Bereitstellung unterschiedlich hoher Distanzstücke nicht erforderlich ist. Ferner reichen normalerweise zwei Distanzstücke 20 aus, um während der Montage des Bodenablaufs 10 eine Abstandsjustierung des Rahmens 16 in Bezug auf den Rinnenkörper 14 vorzunehmen. Des Weiteren werden die in die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 vorstehenden Vorsprünge 34 des Rahmens 16, die in erster Linie als Auflage für die Abdeckung 18 dienen, gleichzeitig als Angriffspunkt für die Distanzstücke 20 benutzt. Entsprechend muss der Rahmen 16 nicht mit zusätzlichen Angriffspunkten für die Distanzstücke 20 ausgebildet werden.The floor drain 10 described above is advantageous in that the spacers 20 after adjustment of the distance between the channel body 14 and the frame 16 through the receiving opening 32 of the frame 16 can be removed again, so that the spacers 20 can be used multiple times. In addition, the spacers 20 allow due to their design a stepless Adjustment of the distance, which is why the provision of different height spacers is not required. Further, normally two spacers 20 are sufficient to make a distance adjustment of the frame 16 with respect to the gutter body 14 during assembly of the floor drain 10. Furthermore, the projecting into the receiving opening 32 protrusions 34 of the frame 16, which serve primarily as a support for the cover 18, at the same time used as a point of application for the spacers 20. Accordingly, the frame 16 need not be formed with additional points of attack for the spacers 20.

Die Figur 3 zeigt einen Bodenablauf 60 gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung. Der Aufbau des Bodenablaufs 60 entspricht in großen Teilen demjenigen des Bodenablaufs 10, weshalb der Einfachheit halber gleiche Bauteile mit gleichen Bezugsziffern bezeichnet sind und nachfolgend nicht erneut beschrieben werden.The FIG. 3 shows a floor drain 60 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The structure of the floor drain 60 corresponds in large parts to that of the floor drain 10, for the same reason the same components are designated by the same reference numerals and will not be described again below.

Der Bodenablauf 60 unterscheidet sich von dem Bodenablauf 10 allein hinsichtlich der Ausbildung des Rahmens 62 und der Distanzstücke 64.The floor drain 60 differs from the floor drain 10 alone in terms of the formation of the frame 62 and the spacers 64.

Der Rahmen 62 ist aus Metallblech hergestellt, insbesondere aus Edelstahl- oder Aluminiumblech. Alternativ kann er auch aus Kunststoff bestehen. Er weist rahmenförmig angeordnete, sich im Wesentlichen vertikal erstreckende Seitenwände 30a, 30b, 30c und 30d auf, die eine Aufnahmeöffnung 32 definieren. An den einander gegenüberliegenden Seitenwänden 30a und 30c des Rahmens 16 sind in die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 vorstehende Vorsprünge 66 vorgesehen, die als ausgestanzte und umgebogene Abschnitte des Rahmens 62 ausgebildet sind. Die Vorsprünge 66 umfassen zumindest teilweise jeweils eine Bohrung 68, die als Gewindebohrung ausgebildet ist. An seiner Oberseite ist der Rahmen 62 mit einem Rahmenflansch 36 versehen, der die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 rahmenartig einfasst. Der Rahmenflansch 36 weist an seinem freien Ende einen abwärts gebogenen Rahmenflanschabschnitt 38 auf.The frame 62 is made of sheet metal, in particular of stainless steel or aluminum sheet. Alternatively, it can also be made of plastic. It has frame-shaped, substantially vertically extending side walls 30a, 30b, 30c and 30d, which define a receiving opening 32. On the opposite side walls 30a and 30c of the frame 16 projecting projections 66 are provided in the receiving opening 32, which are formed as stamped and bent portions of the frame 62. The projections 66 at least partially each comprise a bore 68 which is formed as a threaded bore. On its upper side, the frame 62 is provided with a frame flange 36 which surrounds the receiving opening 32 like a frame. The frame flange 36 has a downwardly bent frame flange portion 38 at its free end.

Bei den Distanzstücken 64 des Bodenablaufs 60 gemäß der zweiten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung handelt es sich um Justierschrauben, die in die Gewindebohrungen 68 der Vorsprünge 66 des Rahmens 62 eingeschraubt werden können.The spacers 64 of the floor drain 60 according to the second embodiment of the present invention are adjustment screws that can be screwed into the threaded holes 68 of the projections 66 of the frame 62.

Zur Montage des Bodenablaufs 60 wird in einem ersten Schritt der Basiskörper 12 mit dem in diesem aufgenommenen und an ein Ablaufrohr angeschlossenen Rinnenkörper 14 auf einem Untergrund 48 aufgestellt. An dem Basiskörper 12 wird daraufhin ein nicht näher dargestelltes Gefälleboard angelegt, das ein Gefälle in Richtung des Bodenablaufs 10 definiert. Alternativ kann anstelle eines Gefälleboards auch Estrich verwendet werden. In einem weiteren Schritt wird der Rahmen 62 derart auf den Rinnenkörper 14 angeordnet, dass seine Seitenwände 30a, b, c, d teilweise in die Ablaufrinne 24 des Rinnenkörpers 14 eingesetzt sind. Daraufhin werden die Distanzstücke 64 in Form der Justierschrauben in die Bohrungen 68 der Vorsprünge 66 des Rahmens 62 geschraubt, so dass sie sich am Boden der Ablaufrinne 24 des Rinnenkörpers 14 abstützen. Durch Betätigen der Distanzstücke 64 kann nun der Abstand zwischen dem Rinnenkörper 14 und dem Rahmen 62 wahlweise vergrößert oder verkleinert werden, um die Oberseite des Rahmens 62, die durch den Rahmenflansch 36 definiert wird, an die Höhe bzw. an die Oberseite des im Anschluss zu verlegenden Bodenbelags anzupassen. Nunmehr kann der Bodenbelag, beispielsweise in Form nicht näher dargestellter Fliesen, angrenzend an den Rahmenflansch 36 des Rahmens 62 verlegt werden. Dabei unterfüllt der Fliesenkleber- analog zur Darstellung in Figur 2 - den Hohlraum zwischen dem Rinnenkörperflansch 28 und dem Rahmenflansch 36, wobei der abwärts gebogene Rahmenflanschabschnitt 38 als Verklammerungsmittel dient.In order to assemble the floor drain 60, in a first step the base body 12 is placed on a base 48 with the gutter body 14 accommodated therein and connected to a drain pipe. On the base body 12 then a not shown in detail slope board is created, which defines a slope in the direction of the floor drain 10. Alternatively, screed can be used instead of a slope board. In a further step, the frame 62 is arranged on the gutter body 14 such that its side walls 30a, b, c, d are partially inserted into the gutter 24 of the gutter body 14. Then, the spacers 64 are screwed in the form of adjusting screws in the bores 68 of the projections 66 of the frame 62 so that they are supported on the bottom of the gutter 24 of the gutter body 14. By operating the spacers 64, the distance between the gutter body 14 and the frame 62 can now be selectively increased or decreased to the top of the frame 62, which is defined by the frame flange 36, to the height or to the top of the following adapting laying flooring. Now, the floor covering, for example in the form of tiles not shown, adjacent to the frame flange 36 of the frame 62 are laid. The tile adhesive underfills analogously to the illustration in FIG FIG. 2 the cavity between the channel body flange 28 and the frame flange 36, the downwardly bent frame flange section 38 serving as a clamping means.

Nach tragfähigem Anhärten des Fliesenklebers werden die Distanzstücke 64 in Form der Justierschrauben gelöst und durch die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 des Rahmens 62 entnommen.After a stable hardening of the tile adhesive, the spacers 64 are released in the form of the adjusting screws and removed through the receiving opening 32 of the frame 62.

In einem letzten Schritt wird die Abdeckung 18 auf die in die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 des Rahmens 62 vorstehenden Vorsprünge 66 aufgesetzt. Dabei wird die Oberseite der Abdeckung 18 automatisch in Bezug auf die durch den Rahmenflansch 36 definierte Oberseite des Rahmens 62 ausgerichtet. Die Montage des Bodenablaufs 60 ist nunmehr abgeschlossen.In a final step, the cover 18 is placed on the projection 66 projecting into the receiving opening 32 of the frame 62. In this case, the top of the cover 18 is automatically aligned with respect to the defined by the frame flange 36 top of the frame 62. The assembly of the floor drain 60 is now completed.

Der zuvor beschriebene Bodenablauf 60 zeichnet sich insbesondere durch die einfache und preiswerte Ausbildung der Distanzstücke 64 aus. Ferner können die Distanzstücke 64 nach erfolgter Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper 14 und dem Rahmen 62 durch die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 des Rahmens 62 wieder entnommen werden, so dass die Distanzstücke 64 mehrfach verwendet werden können. Darüber hinaus ermöglichen die Distanzstücke 64 in Form der Justierschrauben eine stufenlose Justierung des Abstands, weshalb die Bereitstellung unterschiedlich hoher Distanzstücke nicht erforderlich ist. Ferner reichen normalerweise vier Distanzstücke 64 aus, um während der Montage des Bodenablaufs 60 eine Abstandsjustierung des Rahmens 62 in Bezug auf den Rinnenkörper 14 vorzunehmen.The floor drain 60 described above is characterized in particular by the simple and inexpensive design of the spacers 64. Further, the spacers 64 can be removed again after adjustment of the distance between the channel body 14 and the frame 62 through the receiving opening 32 of the frame 62, so that the spacers 64 can be used multiple times. In addition, allow the spacers 64 in the form of adjusting screws a stepless adjustment of the distance, which is why the provision of different height spacers is not required. Further, normally four spacers 64 are sufficient to make a spacing adjustment of the frame 62 with respect to the gutter body 14 during assembly of the floor drain 60.

Die Figuren 4 bis 6 zeigen einen Bodenablauf. Der Aufbau des Bodenablaufs 70 stimmt in Großteilen mit demjenigen des Bodenablaufs 10 überein, weshalb gleiche Bauteile mit gleichen Bezugsziffern versehen sind und nachfolgend nicht erneut beschrieben werden.The FIGS. 4 to 6 show a floor drain. The structure of the floor drain 70 coincides in large parts with that of the floor drain 10, which is why the same components are provided with the same reference numerals and will not be described again below.

Der Bodenablauf 70 unterscheidet sich von dem Bodenablauf 10 allein in Bezug auf die Ausbildung seiner Distanzstücke 72.The floor drain 70 differs from the floor drain 10 alone with respect to the formation of its spacers 72.

Die Distanzstücke 72 des Bodenablaufs 70 gemäß der dritten Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung sind derart ausgebildet, dass sie an dem die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 des Rahmens 16 einfassenden Rahmenflansch 36 angreifen. Hierzu weist jedes Distanzstück 72 zwei den Rahmenflansch 36 im bestimmungsgemäß angeordneten Zustand untergreifende untere Elemente 74a und 74b, ein den Rahmenflansch 36 übergreifendes oberes Element 76 sowie zwei Justierschrauben 78 auf.The spacers 72 of the floor drain 70 according to the third embodiment of the present invention are formed so as to engage the frame opening 36 surrounding the receiving opening 32 of the frame 16. For this purpose, each spacer 72 has two frame members 36 under the intended condition arranged under cross-bottom elements 74a and 74b, a frame flange 36 cross-top member 76 and two adjustment screws 78.

Jedes der identisch ausgebildeten unteren Elemente 74a und 74b ist im Querschnitt betrachtet im Wesentlichen L-förmig ausgebildet und umfasst einen den Rahmenflansch 36 im bestimmungsgemäß angeordneten Zustand untergreifenden ersten Abschnitt 80 und einen im bestimmungsgemäß angeordneten Zustand seitlich von dem Rahmenflansch 36 vorstehenden zweiten Abschnitt 82, wobei ein Höhenversatz d zwischen dem ersten Abschnitt 80 und dem zweiten Abschnitt 82 in etwa der Höhe des Rahmenflanschabschnittes 38 entspricht. Der zweite Abschnitt 82 ist mit einer Durchgangsbohrung 84 versehen, die als Gewindebohrung ausgebildet ist.Each of the identically formed lower elements 74a and 74b is substantially L-shaped as viewed in cross-section and comprises a first section 80 under the intended condition and a second section 82 projecting laterally from the frame flange 36 in the intended condition a height offset d between the first portion 80 and the second portion 82 corresponds approximately to the height of the frame flange portion 38. The second portion 82 is provided with a through hole 84 which is formed as a threaded bore.

Das obere Element 76 ist als schmales Plattenelement ausgeführt, dessen Länge derart gewählt ist, dass es einander gegenüberliegende Rahmenflanschabschnitte übergreift. In der Nähe der freien Enden des oberen Elementes 76 ist jeweils eine als Gewindebohrung ausgebildete Durchgangsbohrung 86 vorgesehen. Die unteren Elemente 74a, b und das obere Element 76 sind derart bemessen, dass ihre Durchgangsbohrungen 84 und 86 im bestimmungsgemäß angeordneten Zustand miteinander fluchten. Die Justierschrauben 78 können in diesem Zustand in die Durchgangsbohrungen 84 und 86 eingeschraubt werden.The upper member 76 is designed as a narrow plate member whose length is chosen such that it overlaps opposite frame flange sections. In the vicinity of the free ends of the upper element 76, a through bore 86 formed as a threaded bore is provided in each case. The lower elements 74a, b and the upper element 76 are dimensioned such that their through holes 84 and 86 are aligned with each other in the intended condition. The adjustment screws 78 can be screwed into the through holes 84 and 86 in this state.

Zur Montage des Bodenablaufs 70 wird in einem ersten Schritt der Basiskörper 12 mit dem in diesem aufgenommenen und an ein Ablaufrohr angeschlossenen Rinnenkörper 14 auf einem Untergrund 48 aufgestellt. An dem Basiskörper 12 wird daraufhin ein nicht näher dargestelltes Gefälleboard angelegt, das ein Gefälle in Richtung des Bodenablaufs 70 definiert. Alternativ kann anstelle eines Gefälleboards auch Estrich verwendet werden. In einem weiteren Schritt wird der Rahmen 16 derart auf dem Rinnenkörper 14 angeordnet, dass seine Seitenwände 30a, b, c, d teilweise in die Ablaufrinne 24 des Rinnenkörpers 14 eingesetzt sind. Daraufhin werden Distanzstücke 72 derart montiert, dass die beiden unteren Elemente 74a und 74b einander gegenüberliegende Rahmenflanschabschnitte untergreifen, wobei die unteren Elemente 74a und 74b durch das die entsprechenden Rahmenflanschabschnitte übergreifende obere Element 76 und die beiden Justierschrauben 78 in Position gehalten werden. Die Justierschrauben 78 stützen sich dabei an der Oberseite des Rinnenkörperflansches 28 ab. Durch Betätigen der Justierschrauben 78 kann nun der Abstand zwischen dem Rinnenkörper 14 und dem Rahmen 16 wahlweise vergrößert oder verkleinert werden, um die Oberseite des Rahmens 16, die durch den Rahmenflansch 36 definiert wird, an die Höhe bzw. an die Oberseite des im Anschluss zu verlegenden Bodenbelags anzupassen. Nunmehr kann der Hohlraum zwischen dem Rinnenkörperflansch 28 und dem Rahmenflansch 36 benachbart zu den Distanzstücken 72 mit Fliesenkleber oder Fixiermörtel unterfüllt werden.In order to assemble the floor drain 70, in a first step, the base body 12 is connected to the gutter body 14, which is accommodated in the latter and connected to a drain pipe Underground 48 set up. On the base body 12 thereupon a not shown in detail slope board is created, which defines a slope in the direction of the floor drain 70. Alternatively, screed can be used instead of a slope board. In a further step, the frame 16 is arranged on the channel body 14 such that its side walls 30a, b, c, d are partially inserted into the gutter 24 of the channel body 14. Thereafter, spacers 72 are mounted such that the two lower members 74a and 74b engage under opposing frame flange portions, the lower members 74a and 74b being held in place by the upper frame member 76 engaging over the respective frame flange portions and the two adjustment screws 78. The adjusting screws 78 are supported on the top of the Rinnenkörperflansches 28. By operating the adjusting screws 78, the distance between the channel body 14 and the frame 16 can now be selectively increased or decreased to the top of the frame 16, which is defined by the frame flange 36, to the height or to the top of the following adapting laying flooring. Now, the cavity between the Rinnenkörperflansch 28 and the frame flange 36 adjacent to the spacers 72 can be underfilled with tile adhesive or fixing mortar.

Nach tragfähigem Anhärten des Fliesenklebers bzw. Fixiermörtels können die Justierschrauben 78 gelöst und die Distanzstücke 72 entnommen werden. Daraufhin kann der Bodenbelag, beispielsweise in Form nicht näher dargestellter Fliesen, angrenzend an dem Rahmenflansch 36 des Rahmens 16 verlegt werden. Dabei werden auch die zuvor aufgrund der vorhandenen Distanzstücke 72 ausgesparten Bereiche des Hohlraums zwischen dem Rinnenkörperflansch 28 und dem Rahmenflansch 36 mit Fliesenkleber bzw. Fixiermörtel unterfüllt.After a stable hardening of the tile adhesive or fixing mortar, the adjusting screws 78 can be loosened and the spacers 72 removed. Then, the flooring, for example in the form of tiles not shown, adjacent to the frame flange 36 of the frame 16 are laid. In this case, the previously recessed due to the existing spacers 72 areas of the cavity between the Rinnenkörperflansch 28 and the frame flange 36 are underfilled with tile adhesive or fixing mortar.

In einem letzten Schritt wird die Abdeckung 18 auf die in die Aufnahmeöffnung 32 des Rahmens 16 vorstehenden Vorsprünge 34 aufgesetzt. Dabei wird die Oberseite der Abdeckung 18 automatisch in Bezug auf die durch den Rahmenflansch 36 definierte Oberseite des Rahmens 16 ausgerichtet. Die Montage des Bodenablaufs 10 ist nunmehr abgeschlossen.In a last step, the cover 18 on the in the receiving opening 32 of the frame 16 projecting projections 34 is placed. In this case, the top of the cover 18 is automatically aligned with respect to the defined by the frame flange 36 top of the frame 16. The assembly of the floor drain 10 is now complete.

Der zuvor beschriebene Bodenablauf 70 ist dahingehend vorteilhaft, dass die Distanzstücke 72 nach erfolgter Justierung des Abstands zwischen dem Rinnenkörper 14 und dem Rahmen 16 und nach tragfähigem Aushärten des Fliesenklebers bzw. Fixiermörtels wieder entfernt werden können, so dass die Distanzstücke 72 mehrfach verwendet werden können. Darüber hinaus ermöglichen die Distanzstücke 72 aufgrund ihrer Ausgestaltung eine stufenlose Justierung des Abstands, weshalb die Bereitstellung unterschiedlich hoher Distanzstücke 72 nicht erforderlich ist. Ferner reichen normalerweise zwei Distanzstücke 72 aus, um während der Montage des Bodenablaufs 70 eine Abstandsjustierung des Rahmens 16 in Bezug auf den Rinnenkörper vorzunehmen.The floor drain 70 described above is advantageous in that the spacers 72 can be removed again after the adjustment of the distance between the gutter body 14 and the frame 16 and after the hardening of the tile adhesive or fixing mortar, so that the spacers 72 can be used several times. In addition, the spacers 72 allow due to their design a continuous adjustment of the distance, which is why the provision of different height spacers 72 is not required. Further, normally, two spacers 72 are sufficient to make a clearance adjustment of the frame 16 with respect to the gutter body during assembly of the floor drain 70.

Anstelle der in den Figuren 4 bis 6 dargestellten Distanzscheibe 72 kann alternativ auch in Figur 7 gezeigte, im Wesentlichen U-förmig ausgebildete Distanzstücke 87 verwendet werden. Jedes Distanzstück 87 umfasst zwei im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander angeordnete, bevorzugt elastisch ausgebildete Schenkel 87a und 87b, die den Rahmenflansch 36 klemmend zwischen sich aufnehmen, sowie einen die Schenkel 87a und 87b miteinander verbindenden Verbindungsschenkel 87c. der Verbindungsschenkel 87c ist zur Aufnahme einer Justierschraube 78 mit einer bevorzugt als Gewindebohrung ausgebildeten Durchgangsbohrung versehen.Instead of in the FIGS. 4 to 6 shown spacer 72 may alternatively also in FIG. 7 shown, substantially U-shaped spacers 87 are used. Each spacer 87 comprises two substantially mutually parallel, preferably elastically formed legs 87a and 87b, which receive the frame flange 36 between them by clamping, and a connection leg 87c interconnecting the legs 87a and 87b. the connecting leg 87c is provided for receiving an adjusting screw 78 with a preferably formed as a threaded bore through hole.

Figur 8 zeigt einen weiteren Rinnenkörper 90, dessen Aufbau in Bezug auf den Rahmen 16, die Distanzstücke 20 und die Abdeckung 18 mit demjenigen des Bodenablaufs 10 übereinstimmt, weshalb auf eine erneute Darstellung dieser Komponenten verzichtet wurde. FIG. 8 shows a further channel body 90, the structure of which with respect to the frame 16, the spacers 20 and the cover 18 coincides with that of the floor drain 10, which is why a re-presentation of these components was waived.

Der Rinnenkörper 90 ähnelt in Großteilen dem Rinnenkörper 14 des Bodenablaufs 10 gemäß der ersten Ausführungsform, weshalb gleiche Bauteile mit gleichen Bezugsziffern versehen sind und nicht erneut beschrieben werden. Der Rinnenkörper 90 ist aus Metallblech hergestellt, insbesondere aus Edelstahl - oder Aluminiumblech. Alternativ kann er auch aus Kunststoff bestehen. Er definiert eine Ablaufrinne 24, die mit einer Ablauföffnung 26 versehen ist, an die ein nicht näher dargestelltes Ablaufrohr angeschlossen werden kann. Die Ablaufrinne 24 wird von einem Rinnenkörperflansch 92 rahmenartig eingefasst. Der Rinnenkörperflansch 92 ist mit einer Reihe von Durchgangsbohrungen 94 versehen, die als Gewindebohrungen ausgeführt sind.The gutter body 90 is similar in large parts the gutter body 14 of the floor drain 10 according to the first embodiment, which is why the same components are provided with the same reference numerals and will not be described again. The gutter body 90 is made of sheet metal, in particular of stainless steel or aluminum sheet. Alternatively, it can also be made of plastic. It defines a gutter 24 which is provided with a drain opening 26 to which a drain pipe not shown in detail can be connected. The gutter 24 is framed by a Rinnenkörperflansch 92 like a frame. The gutter body flange 92 is provided with a series of through holes 94, which are designed as tapped holes.

Darüber hinaus sind Distanzstücke 94 in Form von Justierschrauben vorgesehen, die in die Durchgangsbohrungen 94 des Rinnenkörperflansches 92 eingeschraubt werden können.In addition, spacers 94 are provided in the form of adjusting screws, which can be screwed into the through holes 94 of the Rinnenkörperflansches 92.

Zur Montage des Rinnenkörpers 90 werden in einem ersten Schritt die Distanzstücke 96 in Form der Justierschrauben in die Durchgangsbohrungen 94 des Rinnenkörperflansches 92 eingeschraubt. Daraufhin wird der Rinnenkörperflansch 92 derart auf einem Untergrund 98 angeordnet, dass die Ablauföffnung 96 fluchtend zu einem im Untergrund 98 vorgesehenen Ablauf 100 ausgerichtet sind. Dabei stützen sich die Distanzstücke 96 an der Oberfläche des Untergrunds 98 ab. Durch Betätigen der Distanzstücke 96 kann nun der Abstand zwischen dem Rinnenkörper 90 und dem Untergrund 98 wahlweise vergrößert oder verkleinert werden, um die Oberseite des Rinnenkörpers 90, die durch den Rinnenkörperflansch 92 gebildet wird, an die Höhe bzw. an die Oberseite des im Anschluss zu erzeugenden Estrichs anzupassen. Beim sich anschließenden Verlegen des Estrichs wird der Hohlraum zwischen dem Rinnenkörperflansch 92 und dem Untergrund 98 mit Estrich gefüllt. Nach dem tragfähigen Aushärten des Estrichs können die Distanzstücke 96 in Form der Justierschrauben dann gelöst und entnommen werden.For mounting the gutter body 90, the spacers 96 are screwed in the form of adjusting screws in the through holes 94 of the Rinnenkörperflansches 92 in a first step. Thereafter, the gutter body flange 92 is placed on a substrate 98 in such a way that the discharge opening 96 is aligned with an outlet 100 provided in the base 98. The spacers 96 are supported on the surface of the substrate 98. By operating the spacers 96, the distance between the gutter body 90 and the substrate 98 can now be selectively increased or decreased to the top of the gutter body 90, which is formed by the Rinnenkörperflansch 92, to the height or to the top of the following adapting screed. During the subsequent laying of the screed, the cavity between the Rinnenkörperflansch 92 and the substrate 98 is filled with screed. After the sustainable Curing the screed, the spacers 96 can then be solved and removed in the form of adjusting screws.

Daraufhin können dann der Rahmen, der Fußbodenbelag und die Abdeckung installiert werden, wie es zuvor unter Bezugnahme auf Figur 2 beschrieben wurde.Then the frame, floor covering and cover can then be installed as previously described with reference to FIG FIG. 2 has been described.

Alternativ können die im Rinnenkörperflansch 92 ausgebildeten Durchgangsbohrungen 94 auch ohne Gewinde ausgeführt sein. In diesem Fall wird zur Abstützung des Rinnenkörperflansches 92 zumindest eine Mutter verwendet, die auf die Justierschraube aufgeschraubt wird.Alternatively, the through holes 94 formed in the gutter body flange 92 may be made without threads. In this case, at least one nut is used to support the Rinnenkörperflansches 92, which is screwed onto the adjusting screw.

Der zuvor beschriebene Rinnenkörper 90 ist dahingehend vorteilhaft, dass sich bei diesem zusätzlich der Abstand zwischen dem Rinnenkörperflansch 92 und dem Untergrund 98 stufenlos justieren lässt. Ferner können die Distanzstücke nach der Montage des Rinnenkörpers 90 entnommen und erneut verwendet werden. Darüber hinaus weist der Rinnenkörper 90 trotz seiner Justierbarkeit einen einfachen und entsprechend preiswerten Aufbau auf.The gutter body 90 described above is advantageous in that, in addition, the distance between the gutter body flange 92 and the substrate 98 can be infinitely adjusted in this case. Further, the spacers can be removed after assembly of the gutter body 90 and used again. In addition, the channel body 90 in spite of its adjustability on a simple and correspondingly inexpensive construction.

Alternativ können zur Justierung der Höhe zwischen dem Rinnenkörper 90 und dem Untergrund 98 anstelle der Distanzstücke 96 auch solche Distanzstücke eingesetzt werden, die analog zu den in den Figuren 4 bis 6 dargestellten Distanzstücken 72 ausgebildet sind, nur dass diese am Rinnenkörperflansch 92 und nicht am Rahmenflanschabschnitt 38 angreifen.Alternatively, for adjusting the height between the gutter body 90 and the substrate 98 instead of the spacers 96 and such spacers are used, which are analogous to those in the FIGS. 4 to 6 shown spacers 72 are formed, only that they attack on Rinnenkörperflansch 92 and not the frame flange 38.

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  1. A method of fitting a floor drain (10; 60) comprising a channel body (14; 90) defining a drain channel (24) and having a drain opening (26) and a channel body flange (28), a frame (16; 62) defining a receiving opening (32) and having a frame flange (36) provided on its free end with a frame flange section (38) that is bent downwards at its free end, wherein the frame (16; 62) can be inserted at least partially into the drain channel (24), and a cover (18) that can be inserted into the receiving opening (32) of the frame (16; 62), in particular in the form of a grate, wherein at least one infinitely height-adjustable spacer (20; 64; 96) is provided for adjusting the distance between the channel body (14; 90) and the frame (16; 62), the at least one infinitely height-adjustable spacer (20; 64; 96) being used in the method for adjusting the distance between the channel body (14; 90) and the frame (16; 62), and the adjusted distance being fixed by under-filling a cavity between the channel body flange (28) and the frame flange (36) with tile adhesive, the downwardly bent frame flange section (38) serving as an anchoring means, characterised in that the at least one infinitely height-adjustable spacer (20; 64; 96) is removed through the receiving opening (32) of the frame (16; 62) after correctly fitting the floor drain (10; 60) and after the tile adhesive has cured so as to be load-bearing while maintaining the adjusted distance.
  2. The method according to Claim 1, characterised in that the at least one spacer (20; 64) for adjusting the distance between the channel body (14) and the frame (16; 62) is formed and dimensioned such that it engages with the side walls (30a, 30c) defining the receiving opening (32) of the frame (16; 62).
  3. The method according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the at least one spacer (20) for adjusting the distance between the channel body (14) and the frame (16) has a plate element (42) that is provided with at least one threaded bore hole (44) through which an adjusting screw (46) extends.
  4. The method according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the at least one spacer (64) for adjusting the distance between the channel body (14) and the frame (62) has an adjusting screw that extends through a bore hole (68) formed in the frame (62), in particular through a threaded bore hole.
  5. The method according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the frame (16; 62) has projections (34; 66) protruding into the receiving opening (32) which serve as a support for the cover (18) and/or with which at least one spacer (20; 64) for adjusting the distance between the channel body (14) and the frame (16; 62) engages and/or on which at least partially bore holes (68) for holding an adjusting screw, in particular threaded bore holes, are provided.
  6. The method according to Claim 5, characterised in that the projections (34; 66) are formed by punched-out and bent sections of the frame (16; 62).
  7. The method according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one additional spacer (96) for adjusting the distance between the channel body (14) and a substrate (98) is provided.
  8. The method according to Claim 7, characterised in that the at least one additional spacer (96) for adjusting the distance between the channel body (14) and the substrate (98) engages with a channel body flange (92).
  9. The method according to Claim 8, characterised in that the at least one additional spacer (96) for adjusting the distance between the channel body (14) and the substrate (98) has an adjusting screw that extends through a bore hole (94) formed in the channel body flange (92), in particular through a threaded bore hole.
  10. The method according to Claim 8, characterised in that the at least one additional spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body (14) and the substrate (98) has at least one lower element engaging beneath the channel body flange (92) and provided with a section projecting to the side from the channel body flange (92), an upper element engaging over the channel body flange (92) and provided with a section projecting to the side from the channel body flange (92), and at least one adjusting screw which extends through bore holes aligned with one another and respectively provided in the sections of the elements projecting to the side from the channel body flange (92), at least one of which is preferably in the form of a threaded bore hole.
  11. The method according to Claim 10, characterised in that the at least one additional spacer for adjusting the distance between the channel body (14) and the substrate (98) comprises a single upper element that engages over two opposing channel body sections, two lower elements that respectively engage beneath one of the opposing channel body sections, and at least two adjusting screws.
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