WO1999045219A1

WO1999045219A1 - Device for covering walls with flat parts

Info

Publication number: WO1999045219A1
Application number: PCT/DE1999/000569
Authority: WO
Inventors: Gustav Kerle
Original assignee: Gustav Kerle
Priority date: 1998-03-04
Filing date: 1999-03-04
Publication date: 1999-09-10
Also published as: WO1999045219A8; EP1060314A1; CA2322811A1; JP2002506149A

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for covering walls with flat parts, especially tiles (1). In order to enable easy assembly, especially by a do-it-yourselfer, and to ensure trouble-free access to areas behind the covering, the inventive device is characterized by a locating device (2) that can be mounted on the wall and that is designed for precise and reversible arrangement the parts (1).

Description

Device for covering walls with flat parts "

The invention relates to a device for cladding walls with flat parts, in particular with tiles.

It has been known from practice to apply wall cladding of any kind directly to the wall. For example, ceramic tiles, natural stone slabs or the like are attached to the wall using mortar or adhesive using the thin-bed method. This requires a great deal of manual dexterity, especially since a flat, flat subsurface must be prepared before laying. In addition, an equidistant spacing between the tiles is required to obtain a uniform joint pattern, which is again based on extreme craftsmanship.

Tiled walls according to the above explanation are problematic in any case if individual tiles have to be removed for free access to a wall area or to replace the tile itself. In conventional wall coverings, this is done by drilling and / or smashing a tile or plate and laboriously removing neighboring tiles from there. In any case, the work involved in removing tiles is extremely tedious, time-consuming and causes enormous dirt. Unintentional damage to neighboring tiles is a constant danger, so that the performance of a specialist or craftsman is also required here.

In practice, it is also already known to apply wall coverings to so-called pre-wall assemblies of the sanitary area. This is also a direct application of the tiles on a flat surface, namely on plasterboard, which are attached to the frame of the pre-wall installation. Ultimately, the same problems arise here as when the tile is applied directly to a conventional wall, with the plasterboard usually being broken through when the tiles are removed. This increases the effort again. The present invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a device for cladding walls with flat parts of the type mentioned at the outset, according to which assembly is also possible in particular by the do-it-yourself or layperson. The easy access to areas behind the clothing should be ensured without causing extensive damage to the wall or clothing.

The aforementioned object is achieved by a device for cladding walls with flat parts with the features of claim 1. Thereafter, a device of the generic type is characterized by a receptacle that can be mounted on the wall for the precise, reversible arrangement of the parts.

According to the invention, the conventional technology for cladding walls is abandoned. Rather, a very special receiving device is provided, which is first mounted on the wall. This receiving device is used for the precise positioning of the parts, the parts - tiles, natural stone slabs etc. - can be removed again after their arrangement.

With the device according to the invention, for example, a wall can be tiled by providing the receiving device with the wall without further preparation. After the receiving device has been properly attached, it is used for the precise positioning of the tiles, an equidistant arrangement being selected in the usual manner. The arrangement is such that the tiles can be easily removed from the receiving device. Once the exact position has been reached, the tiles can be grouted in a conventional manner. The result is exactly the same joint pattern as with the conventional attachment of the tiles. Should one or the other tile have to be removed again, for example due to damage or to access the areas behind it, this can be achieved simply by opening the joint or scraping out the joint compound. The tile can then be removed from the receiving device without further ado, without this tile or neighboring tiles being destroyed. On top of that, the receiving device according to the invention offers an ideal possibility for the average talented handyman, who can create wall covering with simple means without having the knowledge required for laying tiles. The device according to the invention is therefore ideally suited for self-construction, but in particular also for pre-wall mounting, for example for facing of any kind.

The receiving device advantageously forms a grid which can be adapted to the dimensions of the parts and the desired distance between the parts. The parts can be determined according to the grid. Consequently, the position of the respective part or the respective tile is predetermined at least in a row by the receiving device, so that the distance between the parts arranged in a row only has to be set.

The grid can be formed by vertical and / or horizontal and / or vertical and horizontal profiles. Accordingly, the arrangement of the parts would be vertical, horizontal or both vertical and horizontal.

In the context of a particularly advantageous embodiment, the vertical profiles can be connected to the substrate and the horizontal profiles are mounted on the vertical profiles at an angle of 90 °. In the context of such a configuration, the vertical profiles form the subsoil, the vertical profiles being able to be supported as desired to compensate for inclined walls. Ultimately, when installing the vertical profiles, make sure that these profiles are actually perpendicular or perpendicular to the floor and that these profiles are on the same plane. As already mentioned before, this can be achieved by underlaying, whereby special gauges with predeterminable thicknesses can be used. These gauges could be adapted to the width of the profile, so that they remain virtually invisible when installed under the profile. Cut-outs for screws etc. can be provided there for inserting the gauge or the underlay.

At this point it should be noted that the horizontal profiles can also be easily connected to the ground. Accordingly, the vertical Screw kalen profiles onto the horizontal profiles so that there is a vertical grid. With regard to gravity, however, the first-mentioned variant is preferred.

Now it is fundamentally possible to plug the vertical and horizontal profiles together or into one another by means of special engagement means. In a very special embodiment, the profiles can be screwed together for mutual connection. If the profiles are made of sheet metal or aluminum, simple sheet metal screws can be used.

For easy positioning, the profile used to hold the parts, i.e. the profile facing the parts, formed in the longitudinal direction elongated through openings - elongated holes - for the engagement means or the screws. The passage openings could be punched out or looped out and, in the context of a particularly advantageous embodiment, are arranged equidistantly, in two rows and in each case offset from one another. Such an arrangement of the passage openings enables the profile to be fixed exactly in the center of the other - vertical - profile, without having to make special bores in the - horizontal - profile to be fastened.

In order to be able to arrange and fasten the parts intended for cladding the wall securely with simple means, the vertical and / or horizontal profiles - depending on the specific design - have special clamping means for clamping the parts. These clamping means are designed so that they act in the plane of the positioned parts, preferably with a clamping force acting on the edges of the parts. To this extent, the parts are clamped into the grid formed by the profiles, at least two profiles each ensuring the clamping effect of a row of parts to be arranged.

With regard to a concrete design of the parts receiving the profiles, namely preferably the horizontal profiles, it is advantageous from a manufacturing and therefore also constructional point of view if these profiles determine one for contacting the wall or on the profiles attached to the wall Include base body and a terminal block, preferably orthogonally projecting from the base body. If the profile having the terminal strip is a horizontally extending profile, the terminal strip serves, on the one hand, to support or rest the parts and, on the other hand, for clamping, a pair of opposing terminal strips being required for this.

The base body and the terminal block can be integral parts of the profile. It is also conceivable that the terminal strip is riveted or screwed to the base body. In any case, the terminal block protrudes - regardless of such specific configurations - from the base body to such an extent that it ends when the parts are inserted between the edges of the parts and does not protrude outward from the joint area of the parts.

Clamping means are assigned to the clamping strip in order to realize the clamping force, and these clamping means can in turn be integral components of the clamping strip. Specifically, the clamping means can be formed on the terminal strip by notches, punchings, embossments and / or extensions, the clamping means being designed as preferably spring-elastic clamping lugs or clamping brackets.

In the context of a particularly advantageous alternative, the clamping lugs or clamping brackets are formed by slots in the terminal strip running parallel to one another. The slots can run perpendicular to the base body. The elasticity or rigidity of the clamping lugs or clamping brackets could be defined by the slot width or the material thickness of the terminal strip remaining between the slots. In other words, the clamping lugs or clamping brackets can be of any width or narrow, which results in different stiffnesses or elasticities.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the clamping lugs or clamping brackets have an end-side anchor part for receiving or for clamping the parts. This anchor part could be formed symmetrically, the anchor part in turn having two receptacles for placing and clamping adjacent parts. The receptacles could be designed as clamping jaws, with a free space between the clamping jaws for receiving one which serves to fix the parts Adhesive can be provided. This adhesive could make it easier to fix the parts, and it is still possible to remove the parts after the fixation. The adhesive could be silicone, for example.

In the context of an alternative embodiment, it is advantageous if the clamping lugs or clamping brackets are angled in a front region in such a way that they each abut the edge of the respective part, preferably over the entire surface.

To accomplish a simple assembly or to implement a simple clamping of the parts, it is a further advantage if the clamping lugs or clamps protrude from the terminal strip on the same side, whereby the horizontal strips or the clamping strips or profiles having the clamping means Align the clamping lugs or clamps so that they act on the part from above. In this respect, they could complement two adjacent, the grid for receiving the parts forming terminal strips - above and below a part - so that the clamping means of one terminal block protrude from the adjacent or resting part and the clamping means of the other terminal block to - or protrude overlying part. In the case of a horizontal arrangement of the terminal strips or the profiles carrying the terminal strips, the lower terminal strip could be used to support the part and the upper terminal strip to implement the clamping effect between the terminal strip and part, in which case the clamping means of the upper terminal strip protrude downward . A reverse arrangement is also possible.

To favor the pushing in or pushing on of the parts, it is of further advantage if the clamping means on the side facing away from the base body and facing the part to be accommodated have an at least slightly beveled or outwardly inclined surface, which tapering the clamping means, for pushing on the part . This makes it possible, for example, to place a tile on the lower terminal strip and then press the upper edge into the clamping area of the upper terminal strip. When pressed in, the clamping means or the clamping lugs are pressed towards the terminal strip and come on External edge of the part or tile under the force of the system. Clamping of the part is guaranteed.

For a clear definition of the joint width, the clamping strips could have spacers on at least one side, preferably on the side facing away from the clamping means. Ultimately, the parts would come to the spacer to the system, whereby a sufficient joint width can be realized. Ultimately, one could dimension the spacers in such a way that they allow the same distance of the part to the terminal strip as it results on the other side of the terminal strip, taking into account the clamping means. In this respect, the terminal strip would then be arranged exactly in the middle of the resulting joint and could be jointed on both sides and covered with joint compound accordingly.

Just as the terminal strip itself can be an integral part of the profile, the spacers could in turn be an integral part of the terminal strip. The spacers could be shaped by stamping.

The profiles receiving the parts, i.e. preferably the horizontal profiles, could furthermore have a support bar which serves to rest or rest the parts. In a very particularly advantageous manner, a support strip is formed on both sides of the terminal strip, namely a support strip for the part to be arranged above the terminal strip and a support strip for the part to be arranged under the terminal strip. The support bar protrudes from the base body by a smaller amount than the terminal block, preferably orthogonally, so that when parts are in contact, the terminal block always protrudes into the area between the parts and can cause a clamping effect there. Ultimately, the base body with the terminal strip and the support strip or the support strips could form a profile with a U-shaped or double-U-shaped cross section. This profile is preferably made of aluminum, but could also be designed as a preferably surface-treated sheet metal profile.

If you want to carry out a reversible cladding of walls, which is particularly suitable for presenting the same parts, for example, the receiving device could be the dimensions of the parts and the desired distance (joint) between the parts adapted grid with vertical and / or horizontal profiles and the parts could be according to the grid on the receiving device - spaced from the wall - non-positively, positively and / or adhesively fixed.

With a device of the type mentioned above, for example, a wall can be tiled in that the wall is provided with the receiving device without further preparation. After the receiving device has been properly attached, it is used for the precise positioning of the tiles, an equidistant arrangement being selected in the usual manner. The arrangement is such that the tiles can be easily removed from the receiving device. Once the exact position has been reached, the tiles can be grouted in a conventional manner. The result is exactly the same joint pattern as with the conventional attachment of the tiles. Should one or the other tile have to be removed again, for example due to damage or to access the areas behind it, this can be achieved simply by opening the joint or scraping out the joint compound. The tile can then be removed from the receiving device without further ado, without this tile or neighboring tiles being destroyed.

On top of that, the receiving device in question offers an ideal opportunity for the average gifted handyman or the trade fair constructor, who can create wall coverings with simple means without having the knowledge required to lay tiles. The device is therefore ideally suited for self-construction, but in particular also for pre-wall mounting, for example for facing of any kind, but also for creating presentation walls or sample walls for tiles.

It is also important that the receiving device comprises a grid with vertical and / or horizontal profiles which is adapted to the dimensions of the parts and the desired distance or the joints between the parts. Furthermore, the parts can be fixed on the receiving device according to the grid - spaced apart from the wall - non-positively, fluidly and / or adhesively, so that it is entirely possible in the manner according to the invention, for example a presentation build up wall with tiles without sticking the tiles directly to the surface. Rather, the receiving device serves to hold the parts, with the adapted grid making it possible to position the parts exactly without further aids.

In a further advantageous manner, the profile on the wall preferably runs horizontally in the joint area of the parts. This profile has a mounting area for fixing to the wall, via which the mounting device or the profile is preassembled on the substrate. A spacing area, which adjoins the assembly area in the direction facing away from the wall, is used to space the part from the wall. Furthermore, a holding area holding the parts is provided, which in turn adjoins the distance area. This holding area is particularly suitable for applying sufficient clamping force to the parts. The profile itself could be at least largely L-shaped, T-shaped or U-shaped in cross section. In each case one leg of the profile forms the mounting area and another leg of the profile forms the holding area, wherein the distance area can be designed as a transition or separate area.

At this point it should be noted that the profiles that can be used here can be continuous profiles without any recesses, notches or other complex measures.

The profile can be mounted on the wall by screwing, riveting or gluing. Accordingly, the mounting area can be screwed, riveted or glued to the wall. The assembly could be carried out in such a way that the screwing takes place successively with the realization of a pretension which the holding area exerts on the part or on the tile when the assembly area is screwed on. Specifically, the mounting area could be designed, in particular curved or arched, that it causes at least a slight tilting of the holding area when it is attached to the wall, for example when screwing, by reducing or increasing the angle between the mounting area and the holding area, so that a more extensive clamping effect the respective part arises. With successive assembly of the profile, the parts are clamped.

From a design point of view, it is of further advantage if the spacing area comprises an abutment which positions the parts and is spaced apart from the wall. The parts come into contact with this abutment. The abutment could in turn have a web, preferably also two webs, which project in the direction of the holding area. The web could in turn end with an edge or an angled contact surface, an angled contact surface having the advantage of better positioning of the part.

For better - tilt-proof - contact of the part or parts, it is a further advantage if a further distance area with an abutment is formed on the side of the assembly area facing away from the distance area. This further distance area or its abutment could be designed as a spacing web. This web could also end with an angled contact surface for better or more secure contact of the part.

With regard to a specific configuration of the holding area, it is first of all possible that it is dimensioned such that it ends between the joint of two adjacent parts, so that the holding area is not or only barely visible to the observer. In order to securely fix the parts, the holding area could have a clamping part that defines the joint width, wherein this clamping part can have any configuration. In a particularly advantageous manner, the clamping part is equipped with a round cross-section and this clamping part consists at least partially of elastic material. It is conceivable that the clamping part has a receptacle for a rubber part, which can be subsequently inserted into the clamping part and is suitable for fixing the parts. Ultimately, the clamping part or rubber part is squeezed between the parts or plates, so that there is a corresponding holding effect on the parts to be arranged.

With regard to an alternative configuration of the holding area, it is also conceivable that it is dimensioned in such a way that it protrudes from the joint of two adjacent parts. The holding area could at least have a joint largely overlapping bar or panel end, so that the parts can be moved towards the holding part or under the bar or panel and at least slightly positioned when inserted. The bar or panel could be an integral part of the holding area. It is also conceivable that the strip or panel is plugged or inserted on one side onto the holding area. In this respect, the parts to be positioned could be plugged onto the receiving device or clamped there, and the strip or cover could then be subsequently attached for the purpose of veneering the joint area and / or securing the parts.

As part of a subsequent attachment of the panel, it is also conceivable to connect it to the holding area by magnetic forces. In this respect, the profile itself and the diaphragm on the one hand could be equipped with a magnet, so that opposite poles of the two magnets come to rest in the joint area. This would ensure a secure fixation of the parts and simultaneous veneering in the joint area.

As part of a further alternative, the connection of the receiving device to the wall and, on the other hand, the connection of the parts to the receiving device could be carried out by adhesive technology or adhesive. For this purpose, the assembly area could be provided with adhesive on the side facing the wall. Furthermore, the assembly area could be provided with adhesive on the side facing the part and used to support the part and / or the distance area. It is also conceivable for the spacing area and / or the holding area to be provided with adhesive with its surfaces facing the part and serving to abut the part. The adhesive could in turn be covered with a removable cover strip. Only when the receiving device is installed is the back adhesive strip pulled off to fix the receiving device on the wall. The same applies to the cover strip on the adhesive for fixing the parts. Here, too, the cover strip is successively removed from the adhesive, that is to say as required, so that the adhesive is exposed to allow the part to rest. Furthermore, it is possible to provide between the wall and the part a contact part which serves for the elastic or plastic contact of the part. This could be slightly thicker than the distance between the wall and the part - defined by the distance range - so that the part or the plate is pressed against the force of the contact part against the receiving device and pushed there, for example, under the bar or panel. In this respect, a safe insertion and fixing of the part is possible, the fixing being reversible.

In concrete terms, the plant part could extend essentially between two profiles and be made of foam, foam rubber or the like.

There are now various possibilities for developing and developing the teaching of the present invention in an advantageous manner. For this purpose, reference is made to the subordinate claims, on the one hand, and to the following explanation of exemplary embodiments, on the basis of the drawing. In connection with the explanation of the preferred exemplary embodiments, generally preferred configurations are also explained. In the drawing shows

1 shows a specific embodiment of a device according to the invention for covering walls with flat parts, the device forming a right-angled grid,

2 shows the object from FIG. 1 in section along a vertical profile, the clamping lugs pointing downwards,

3 shows the object from FIG. 1 in cross section, the horizontal profile being shown in plan view,

4 shows the object from FIG. 1 in a front view with two inserted tiles as flat parts,

5 shows a schematic view of a further exemplary embodiment of an arrangement according to the invention, only an alternative horizontal profile with a special terminal strip being shown here FIG. 6 shows the object from FIG. 5 in a schematic cross section; FIG.

7 shows a schematic side view, sectioned, of a concrete exemplary embodiment of a device according to the invention for cladding a panel, specifically a presentation wall, and the receiving device consisting of a profile with a rectangular cross section with a panel for the joint area,

8 shows a schematic side view, in section, of a further exemplary embodiment of a device according to the invention with a special abutment or with a spacing area for the tiles,

9 shows a schematic side view, in section, of a further exemplary embodiment similar to the embodiment in FIG. 8 with a tensionable mounting area,

10 shows a schematic side view, in section, of a further exemplary embodiment of a device according to the invention, likewise with a prestressable mounting area, one screw serving to fix the profile and another screw serving to tension it,

11 shows a schematic side view, in section, of a further exemplary embodiment of a device according to the invention, in which the holding area ends between the tiles,

12 shows a schematic side view, in section, of a further exemplary embodiment of a device according to the invention, in which an insertable panel is provided for the joint area, which holds by means of magnetic forces and

13 shows a schematic side view, in section, of a further exemplary embodiment of a device according to the invention, on the one hand the receiving device and on the other hand the tiles are held adhesively.

Figures 1 to 4 together show a device for cladding walls with flat parts, which is specifically about tiles 1. Ultimately, it is possible with the known device to simplify conventional tiling work using the device according to the invention, in particular by the handyman.

According to the invention, a receptacle device 2, which can be mounted on the wall (not shown in the figures), is provided for the precise and reversible arrangement of the tiles 1.

FIGS. 1 and 4 show particularly clearly that the receiving device 2 forms a grid 4 which can be adapted to the dimensions of the tiles 1 and the desired distance 3 between the tiles 1, FIG. 4 clearly showing that the tiles 1 can be fixed in accordance with the grid 4 . The grid 4 is formed by vertical profiles 5 and horizontal profiles 6, the horizontal profiles 6 being screwed onto the vertical profiles 5. This can be seen particularly clearly in FIGS. 1 to 3.

Figures 1 to 3 further show together that in the embodiment chosen here, the vertical profiles 5 are used for direct abutment against the wall to be clad, with leveling means, not shown, being provided for leveling or vertical arrangement of the vertical profiles 5. In any case, the vertical profiles 5 are fastened to the wall by means of screws and dowels 8 to be inserted into the wall (not shown), the fastening being to be carried out at predetermined intervals. For the sake of simplicity, only sections of the device according to the invention are shown in the figures.

While the horizontal profiles 6 are only shown in their position on the vertical profiles 5 in the representation in FIG. 1, FIG. 4 shows that the horizontal profiles 6 are screwed onto the vertical profiles 5. For this purpose, self-tapping screws 9 are provided in the exemplary embodiment selected here. However, it is it is also conceivable that the screws securing the horizontal profiles 6 to the vertical profiles also simultaneously screw the vertical profiles 5 onto the wall. Appropriate positioning would then be required.

FIGS. 1 and 4 further show that the horizontal profile 6 used to hold the tiles 1 has elongated through openings 10 for the self-tapping screws 9 which are formed in the longitudinal direction, the through openings 10 being arranged equidistantly, in two rows and in each case offset from one another. Because of this arrangement, it is not necessary to provide the horizontal profiles 6 with holes on site. By means of self-tapping sheet metal screws, the horizontal profiles 6 could be attached effortlessly without extensive technical effort.

An overall view of Figures 1 to 4 also shows that the profiles receiving the tiles 1, i.e. the horizontal profiles 6, a base body 11 intended for abutment against the wall or against the vertical profiles 5 fastened to the wall, and a clamping bar 12 projecting orthogonally from the base body 11. Base body 11 and terminal block 12 are integral components of the horizontal profile 6.

Fig. 2 shows that the terminal block 12 protrudes from the base body 11 to such an extent that it ends between the edges 13 of the tile 1 when the tiles according to FIG. 4 are inserted. Ultimately, here the tiles 1 protrude with their surface beyond the outer end of the terminal strip 12, so that jointing and thus also covering of the terminal strip 12 by means of a grout is possible. It can also be seen from FIGS. 1 to 4 that the clamping strip 12 is assigned special clamping means 14. The clamping means 14 are integral components of the terminal block 12 and are specifically designed as clamping lugs 14. These clamping lugs 14 are angled in accordance with the representations in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4 in such a way that they each bear at least largely flat with a contact surface 15 on the edge or edge 13 of the tile 1. This can be seen in particular from the illustration in FIG. 4. Figures 1 to 4 further show that the clamping lugs 14 protrude on the same side of the terminal block 12. In this case, the clamping lugs 14 on the side facing away from the base body 11 and facing the tile 1 to be received have a slightly beveled or outwardly inclined surface 16 which tapered the clamping lug 14 for pushing on the tile 1. This is indicated in the illustrations in FIGS. 1 and 2. These measures allow the tiles 1 to be easily pushed onto the clamping lugs 14, the spring force of the clamping lug 14 having to be overcome.

Figures 1, 2 and 4 can be seen together that two adjacent, the grid 4 for receiving the tiles 1 form terminal strips 12 complement each other, namely, the clamping lugs 14 of a terminal block 12 protrude from the adjacent or resting tile 1 and the clamping lugs 14 of the other clamping strip 12 protrude toward the tile 1 lying on or on. As a result, the tile 1 rests on a terminal strip 12 with the clamping lugs 14 pointing downward, as shown in FIG. 4, and is subjected to force from the terminal strip 12 arranged above it by the clamping lugs 14 projecting toward the tile 1, so that a clamping effect between the two terminal strips 12 is realized.

Figures 1 and 2 show further features of the horizontal profile 6. Namely, each horizontal profile 6 next to the terminal block 12 on both sides of the terminal block 12 arranged support strips 17. These support strips 17 serve to support the tiles 1 and protrude orthogonally from the base body 11. Fig. 2 shows particularly clearly that the terminal block 12 protrudes beyond the support strips 17, namely to reach into the joint area between the tiles 1 and to create the necessary pressurization there. Ultimately, the basic body 11 with the terminal strip 12 and the support strips 17 is designed as a cross-sectionally U-shaped profile.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show a further exemplary embodiment of a device according to the invention, only the horizontal profile 6 with the terminal strip 12 being shown there. FIGS. 5 and 6 show particularly clearly that the clamping lugs 14 or clamping brackets are formed by slots 18 running parallel to one another in the terminal strip 12. The slots 18 run perpendicular to the base body 11.

The elasticity or rigidity of the clamping lugs 14 or clamping bracket is defined by the slot width or the material thickness of the terminal strip 12 remaining between the slots 18.

FIGS. 5 and 6 further show that the clamping lugs 14 or clamping brackets have an end-side anchor part 19 for receiving or for clamping the parts not shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. The anchor part 19 in turn comprises two receptacles 20 for creating and clamping adjacent parts. The receptacles 20 are designed as clamping jaws 21, with a spacer 22 serving for contact being provided between the clamping jaws 21. This is used on the one hand to create the parts and on the other hand to define the distance between the parts.

The receptacles 20 which can be seen in FIGS. 5 and 6 are designed in such a way that a free space 23 is formed between the clamping jaws 21 for receiving an adhesive serving to fix the parts. The adhesive can be silicone, it should be ensured here that the parts can be detached with at least a small amount of force.

FIGS. 7 to 13 also show devices according to the invention for covering walls, plates or the like with flat parts, the exemplary embodiment selected in FIGS. 7 to 13 being a presentation wall 101 for tiles 102. For the reversible fixing of the tiles 102, a receptacle 1033 that can be mounted on the presentation wall 101 is provided, which includes a grid with vertical profiles 105 adapted to the dimensions of the tiles 102 and the desired distance between the tiles 102, ie the desired joint 4. The tiles 102 can be fixed according to the grid on the receiving device 103 - spaced apart from the wall - in a non-positive and positive manner (FIG. 7 to FIG. 12) or in an adhesive manner (FIG. 13). The figures show overall that the profile 105 on the presentation wall 101 preferably runs horizontally in the area of the joint 104 and an assembly area which is used to fix it on the presentation wall 101 106 has. Furthermore, a spacing area 107 serving to space the tile 102 from the presentation wall 101 and a holding area 108 holding the parts are provided.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the profile 105 is at least largely L-shaped in cross-section and accordingly has cross-sections which are perpendicular to one another. The mounting area 106 is fixed to the presentation wall 101 by means of rivets 109. The holding area 108 adjoins the distance area 107, which protrudes outwards between the tiles 102 and ends there with a screen 110 for covering the joint 104. The tiles 102 can be shifted and positioned at least slightly against one another or against the holding area 108 or can be removed accordingly from the receiving device 103. In the area between the presentation wall 101 and the tile 102, an elastic contact part 111 is also provided, which is made of an elastic foam. When the tiles 102 are used, this serves for at least a slight application of force to the tiles 102, so that they are pressed against the panel 110 from the presentation wall 101 and thereby locked.

In the embodiment selected in FIG. 8, the profile 105 is shown modified. As in the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the mounting area 106 is fixed to the presentation wall 101 with rivets 109. In the spacing area 107, an abutment formed by webs 112 is additionally provided, which serves to abut the tiles 102. On the side of the assembly area 106 opposite the distance area 107, a further web 113 is provided, which also serves as an abutment or for abutment for the tiles 102. The holding area 108 extends between the tiles 102 through the joint 104 to the outside and ends there with a panel 110.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 9, the mounting area 106 is bent away from the presentation wall 101 and the mounting area 106 is fixed on the one hand to the presentation wall 101 by means of screws 114 and, on the other hand, is pretensioned in such a way that the distance area 107 and thus also the holding area 108 extend inwards tends and thus exerts a clamping effect on the tiles 102. Here, too, the holding area 108 comprises webs 112 and a further web 113 for engaging the tiles 102. The holding area ends in the area between the tiles 102 and there at least partially has elastic gill means 115 which are exactly between the tiles 102, ie inside the joint 104 are positioned.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 10, the mounting area 106 is fixed on the presentation wall 101 by means of a first screw 116. The mounting area 106 can be tensioned by means of a second screw 117, as a result of which the distance area 107 and thus also the holding area 108 are inclined, which favors the effect of the gill means 115. Otherwise, the exemplary embodiments of FIGS. 103 and 104 are comparable with one another.

The situation is similar with the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 11, with very special gill means 115 being provided there. These gill means 115 comprise a clamping means receptacle 118 into which a rubber body 119 can be inserted or inserted. This acts in a very particularly advantageous manner on the tiles 102, the rubber body effectively preventing the tiles 102 from slipping, namely because of a high coefficient of friction.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the profile 105 or the mounting area 106 of the profile 105 lies flat against the presentation wall 101 and is fixed there by means of screw 114. The distance region 107 has a recess into which a magnet 120 is inserted. This magnet 120 protrudes at least slightly in the area between adjoining tiles 102. A panel 110 can be attached from the outside, which also comprises a magnet 121 with opposite polarity. The aperture 110 can be fixed and the joint 104 closed by the magnetic attractive forces.

Finally, FIG. 13 shows a last variant of the device according to the invention, the profile 105 having a T-shaped cross section there. Adhesives 122 are provided both on the rear side of the assembly area 106 and on the surfaces serving to place the tiles 102 on the one hand of the assembly area 106 and on the other hand of the spacing area 107, namely, on the one hand for fixing the receiving device 103 on the presentation wall 101 and other serve on the other hand to fix the tiles 102 to the receiving device 103 or to their spacing area 107 and possibly to the holding area 108. Additional gill means 115 can be provided within the joint 104 or between the tiles 102. In the context of this exemplary embodiment, it would be conceivable to glue a panel (not shown there) from the outside to the edge region of the tiles 102 and thus to close the joint 104.

In conclusion, it should be pointed out that in the exemplary embodiment discussed first, the flat parts or tiles 101 can additionally be glued to edges of the horizontal profiles 106 in addition to the clamping effect created by the clamping strips 112. Such an adhesive bond could ensure a secure hold in front of the joint, but would enable the tile 101 to be removed with little effort.

In conclusion, it should be particularly pointed out that the exemplary embodiments discussed above serve only to discuss the claimed teaching, but do not restrict it to the exemplary embodiments.

Claims

claims

1. Device for cladding walls with flat parts, in particular with tiles (1), characterized by a receptacle (2) which can be mounted on the wall for the positionally accurate reversible arrangement of the parts (1).

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving device (2) forms a grid (4) which can be adapted to the dimensions of the parts (1) and the desired distance between the parts (1) and that the parts (1) form the grid ( 4) can be determined accordingly.

3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the grid (4) is formed by vertical profiles (5).

4. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that the grid (4) is formed by horizontal profiles (6).

5. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that the grid (4) is formed by vertical and horizontal profiles (5, 6).

6. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that the vertical profiles (5) can be connected to the ground and the horizontal profiles (6) on the vertical profiles (5) can be mounted.

7. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that the horizontal profiles (6) can be connected to the ground and the vertical profiles (5) on the horizontal profiles (6) can be mounted.

8. Apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the profiles (5, 6) for mutual connection by means of engagement means can be plugged together or into one another.

9. Apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the profiles can be screwed together for mutual connection.

10. The device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the profile serving to receive the parts (1) formed in the longitudinal direction elongated passage openings (10) for the engagement means, in particular for screws (7, 9) or the like.

11. The device according to claim 10, characterized in that the passage openings (10) are arranged equidistantly, in two rows and offset from each other.

12. Device according to one of claims 3 to 11, characterized in that the vertical and / or the horizontal profiles (5, 6) have clamping means for clamping the parts (1).

13. The apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that the clamping means in the plane of the positioned parts (1), preferably with one of the edges of the parts

(I) acting clamping force.

14. Device according to one of claims 3 to 13, characterized in that the parts (1) receiving profiles (5 and / or 6), preferably the horizontal profiles (6), one for contacting the wall or on the Wall-fixed profiles (5) certain base body (11) and a preferably orthogonally projecting terminal block (12) from the base body (11).

15. The apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that the base body

(I I) and the terminal block (12) are integral parts of the profile (6).

16. The apparatus according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the clamping strip (12) protrudes from the base body (11) to such an extent that it ends when the parts (1) are inserted between the edges of the parts (1).

17. The device according to one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that the clamping means of the terminal block (12) are assigned.

18. The apparatus according to claim 17, characterized in that the clamping means are integral parts of the terminal block (12).

19. The apparatus according to claim 18, characterized in that the clamping means are formed by notching, punching, embossing and / or extensions on the terminal block (12).

20. Device according to one of claims 14 to 19, characterized in that the clamping means are designed as preferably spring-elastic clamping lugs (14) or clamping bracket.

21. The apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that the clamping lugs (14) or clamping bracket are formed by mutually parallel slots (18) in the terminal block (12).

22. The apparatus according to claim 21, characterized in that the slots (18) run perpendicular to the base body (11).

23. The device according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that the elasticity or rigidity of the clamping lugs (14) or clamping bracket is defined by the slot width or the material thickness of the terminal strip (12) remaining between the slots (18).

24. Device according to one of claims 21 to 23, characterized in that the clamping lugs (14) or clamping bracket have an end-side anchor part (19) for receiving (20) or for clamping the parts (1).

25. The device according to claim 24, characterized in that the anchor part (19) has two receptacles (20) for applying and clamping adjacent parts (1).

26. The apparatus according to claim 25, characterized in that the recordings (20) are designed as clamping jaws (21).

27. The apparatus according to claim 26, characterized in that between the clamping jaws (21) a free space for receiving an adhesive for fixing the parts (1) is formed.

28. The apparatus according to claim 27, characterized in that the adhesive is silicone.

29. The device according to claim 20, characterized in that the clamping lugs (14) or clamping bracket are angled such that they each abut at least largely flat with a contact surface (15) on the edge of the part (1).

30. Device according to one of claims 14 to 21, characterized in that the clamping means on the side facing away from the base body (11) and facing the part to be accommodated (1) has an at least slightly beveled or outwardly inclined surface which tapering the clamping means Have the part (1) pushed on.

31. The device according to one of claims 20 to 30, characterized in that the clamping lugs (14) or clamping bracket protrude on the same side from the terminal block (12).

32. Device according to one of claims 14 to 31, characterized in that two adjacent, the grid (4) for receiving the parts (1) forming clamping strips (12) complement each other, namely that the clamping means of a clamping strip (12) protrude from the adjacent or resting part (1) and the clamping means of the other terminal strip (12) protrude towards the resting or lying part (1).

33. Device according to one of claims 14 to 32, characterized in that the clamping strips (12) on at least one side, preferably on the side facing away from the gill means, have spacers (22) for defining the joint width.

34. Apparatus according to claim 33, characterized in that the spacers (22) are an integral part of the terminal block (12).

35. Apparatus according to claim 34, characterized in that the spacers (22) are embossed.

36. Device according to one of claims 14 to 35, characterized in that the parts (1) receiving profiles (5 and / or 6), preferably the horizontal profiles (6), at least one support bar serving for abutment or support ( 17).

37. Apparatus according to claim 36, characterized in that a support bar (17) is formed on both sides of the terminal block (12).

38. Apparatus according to claim 36 or 37, characterized in that the support strip (17) protrudes from the base body (11) by a smaller amount than the terminal strip (12) preferably orthogonally.

39. Device according to one of claims 36 to 38, characterized in that the base body (11) with the terminal block (12) and the support bar (17) or the support bars (17) a cross-sectionally U-shaped or double-U -shaped profile.

40. Device according to one of claims 1 to 39, characterized in that the receiving device (103) a grid adapted to the dimensions of the parts and the desired distance (joint) (104) between the parts with vertical and / or horizontal profiles (105) comprises and that the parts according to the grid on the receiving device (103) - spaced from the wall (101) - can be non-positively, positively and / or adhesively fixed.

41. Apparatus according to claim 41, characterized in that the profile (105) on the wall (101) preferably runs horizontally in the joint area and a mounting area for fixing to the wall (101), one for spacing of the part to the wall (101) serving distance area (107) and a holding area holding the parts (108).

42. Apparatus according to claim 40 or 41, characterized in that the profile (105) is at least largely L-shaped in cross section.

43. Apparatus according to claim 40 or 41, characterized in that the profile (105) is at least largely T-shaped in cross section.

44. Apparatus according to claim 40 or 41, characterized in that the profile (105) is at least largely U-shaped in cross section.

45. Device according to one of claims 40 to 55, characterized in that the mounting area (106) on the wall (101) can be screwed, riveted or glued.

46. Apparatus according to claim 45, characterized in that the mounting area (106) is designed, in particular curved or arched, that it is fixed on the wall (1), for example when screwing, by reducing or increasing the angle between the mounting area (106) and the holding area (108) causes at least a slight tilting of the holding area (108), so that a more extensive clamping effect is created with respect to the respective part.

47. Device according to one of claims 40 to 46, characterized in that the spacing region (107) comprises an abutment which positions the parts and is spaced apart from the wall (101).

48. Apparatus according to claim 47, characterized in that the abutment comprises at least one web (112), preferably two webs (112, 113), which project in the direction of the holding area (108).

49. Apparatus according to claim 48, characterized in that the web (112) has an angled contact surface.

50. Device according to one of claims 40 to 49, characterized in that on the side of the mounting area (106) facing away from the distance area (107), a further distance area (107) is formed with an abutment.

51. Apparatus according to claim 50, characterized in that the further distance region (107) or its abutment is designed as a spacer web (113).

52. Device according to one of claims 40 to 51, characterized in that the holding area (108) is dimensioned such that it ends between the joint (104) of two adjacent parts.

53. Apparatus according to claim 52, characterized in that the holding area (108) has a clamping part defining the joint width.

54. Apparatus according to claim 53, characterized in that the clamping part has a substantially round cross section.

55. Apparatus according to claim 54, characterized in that the clamping part consists at least partially of an elastic material.

56. Apparatus according to claim 55, characterized in that the clamping part has a receptacle for a rubber part.

57. Device according to one of claims 40 to 56, characterized in that the holding area (108) is dimensioned such that it protrudes from the joint (104) of two adjacent parts.

58. Device according to claim 57, characterized in that the holding area (108) ends with a bar or cover (110) which at least largely covers the joint (104).

59. Apparatus according to claim 58, characterized in that the bar or panel (110) is an integral part of the holding area (108).

60. Apparatus according to claim 58, characterized in that the strip or panel (110) on one side of the holding area (108) is plugged in or plugged in.

61. Apparatus according to claim 58, characterized in that the bar or panel (110) can be connected to the holding area (108) by magnetic forces.

62. Device according to one of claims 40 to 61, characterized in that the mounting area (106) on the wall (101) facing side is provided with adhesive (122).

63. Device according to one of claims 40 to 62, characterized in that the assembly area (106) on the part facing the part serving side with adhesive (122) is provided.

64. Device according to one of claims 40 to 63, characterized in that the spacing area (107) and / or the holding area (108) is provided with its surfaces facing the part and serving to abut the part with adhesive (122).

65. Device according to one of claims 62 to 64, characterized in that the adhesive (122) is covered with a removable cover strip.

66. Device according to one of claims 40 to 65, characterized in that between the wall (101) and the part a for the elastic or plastic contact of the part serving part (111) is provided.

67. Apparatus according to claim 66, characterized in that the contact part (111) extends essentially between two profiles (105).

68. Apparatus according to claim 66 or 67, characterized in that the contact part (111) is made of foam, foam rubber or the like.