EP2378043A2 - Device for positioning a construction element during the fitting of the construction element to a structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (10) has lower and upper pressure plates (20, 22) arranged parallel to each other for clamping the device between a component and a building. Two wedges (24, 26) are moved against each other and cooperate with inner sides of the pressure plates for changing mutual distance of the plates. The pressure plates comprise inwardly arranged projections that are arranged corresponding to each other such that the projections are engaged with less-adjusted mutual distance of the pressure plates. The pressure plates are connected by a flexible part, and are made of plastic. The flexible part is made of plastic or metal.

Description

• zwei mit ihren Außenseiten im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander angeordnete Positionierplatten zum Einklemmen der Vorrichtung zwischen Bauelement und Bauwerk und/oder zum Halten des Bauelements in einem bestimmten Abstand zum Bauwerk, und
• zwei mit den Innenseiten der Positionierplatten zusammenwirkende und gegeneinander verschiebbare Keile zum Verändern des gegenseitigen Abstands der Positionierplatten.

The present invention relates to a device for positioning a component, for example a window, during assembly of the component to a structure, for example a wall opening, comprising

• two arranged with their outer sides substantially parallel to each other positioning plates for clamping the device between the component and the structure and / or for holding the device at a certain distance from the building, and
• two cooperating with the inner sides of the positioning and mutually displaceable wedges for varying the mutual distance of the positioning plates.

Such a device is for example from the German patent DD 53 392 known. With this known device, for example, a height determination of a remote in a fresh mortar bed reinforced concrete element to be made possible. Between two with their outer sides plane-parallel to each other arranged pressure plates are mutually displaceable wedges for changing the mutual distance of the printing plates provided. The wedges are adjustable with a screw and slidably arranged in dovetail guides on the inner sides of the printing plates. The printing plates are covered with telescoping protective boxes to avoid becoming unusable the screw and the guides and to remove the device after a setting of the mortar back from the building can.

Due to its design, this known device has a very limited field of application, above all for two reasons. First, the device can only be used between surfaces of the component to be assembled and the structure that are arranged exactly plane-parallel, since the pressure plate outer sides are arranged plane-parallel to one another and by a groove pin Connection are always kept in this parallelism even with an adjustment of the screw. Therefore, the device can not be used if the surfaces of the component and the structure intended to abut against the pressure plates are not necessarily exactly parallel to each other (or curved). On the other hand, the device has a comparatively small adjustment range with regard to the operation of the screw spindle to be set mutual distance of the outer sides of the printing plates. Although in the device a desired stroke, ie difference between maximum and minimum adjustable distance of the outer sides, be realized by dimensioning the whole device correspondingly large. But even then there remains the disadvantage that a "relative stroke", ie the ratio between the maximum adjustable and the minimum adjustable distance remains relatively small (and can not be increased by another dimensioning of the whole device design reasons). Therefore, the device can z. B. then not be used if they must fit into a relatively small gap between the component and structure and on the other hand, this gap should be relatively largely enlarged by operating the screw. The known device is thus not universally applicable.

A similar device is known from German Offenlegungsschrift DE 195 26 203 A1 known. This known device is z. B. intended for positioning of door and window frames in a wall opening. It has a similar structure and thus the same disadvantages as those explained above, from the DD 53 392 known device.

It is an object of the present invention to improve a positioning device of the type mentioned in terms of their performance properties, in particular in order to allow a more universal applicability of the device.

This object is achieved according to the invention essentially in that the inner sides of the positioning plates have inwardly directed projections which are arranged corresponding to each other such that the projections interlock at least at a small set mutual distance of the positioning.

The inwardly directed projections effectively increase the effective thickness of the positioning plates when they are forced apart by means of the wedges, ie their mutual distance is increased. The projections therefore advantageously cause an enlargement of the maximum adjustable mutual distance of the positioning plates. On the other hand, since the projections, at least at small spaced mutual distance of the positioning plates, ie in particular z. B. at minimally adjusted mutual distance, mesh, results in spite of the presence of the projections advantageously a small mutual minimum distance of the positioning.

With the device according to the invention, therefore, a large "relative stroke" can be realized. This makes the device especially suitable for applications which a gap between the component to be mounted and the building is very small and / or a very large stroke should be effected.

The inventive device can, for. B. of craftsmen as a very practical tool in the installation ("setting") of windows or doors or the like can be used, be it in a new building or z. B. an old building renovation. As will become apparent from the following description, arise for the inventive "multi-function wedge" device beyond many other advantageous applications such. As for the positioning of floor coverings or floor supports, or for the positioning of cladding panels z. B. on building interior or building exterior walls or ceilings etc.

Advantageously, on the inner sides of the positioning inwardly projecting projections z. B. be designed such that at least at a small set mutual distance of the positioning plates a certain leadership of the positioning is created during the lifting movement. By this guide can in particular z. B. a greater sideways movement (orthogonal to the stroke direction) of the positioning plates to each other in at least one lateral direction can be avoided. This is the case when the interlocking projections form mutual stops which block such lateral displacement of the positioning plates.

In a preferred embodiment, the positioning plates together with projections and the wedges cooperate in such a way that at least slight tilting of the positioning plates relative to one another is made possible. In this case, the tilting is preferably made possible in at least one direction, for example, such that, in the tilted state, the distance between the positioning plates relative to one another varies in the displacement direction of the wedges. Such Verkippbarkeit in a particular direction can, for. B. be realized by a suitable shape design of mutually interlocking projections, in which the projections are not mutually in the way of a tilt in this direction, but z. B. only at a tilt in at least one other direction.

In general, it is preferred that the shape and arrangement of the projections are selected so that their mutual engagement in an adjustment of the device (lifting movement) leads to no appreciable friction between the projections. The design should therefore not provide a press fit but rather a certain, albeit small, play between the mutually engaging projections.

In a preferred embodiment, the projections of the positioning plates are designed as extending in the direction of displacement of the wedges ribs which mesh with each other like a comb at least at a small mutual distance of the positioning.

In a preferred embodiment, each positioning plate has at least two such ribs, wherein the mutual engagement of the in this case a total of at least four ribs blocked a significant sideways displacement of the positioning plates to each other, but z. B. tilting in the tilting direction already mentioned above (viewed in the direction of displacement of the wedges) allowed.

In one development, one of the positioning plates has four ribs which are arranged parallel to each other and at mutual distances orthogonal to the direction of displacement of the wedges, for example approximately equidistantly orthogonal to the displacement direction of the wedges offset from one another, in particular symmetrically with respect to a center line of the device. The other positioning plate can in this case z. B. have two ribs, each engaging in one of the two outer spaces formed between the four ribs of the former positioning plate. The intermediate space between the middle of these four ribs can thus be advantageously used to accommodate an actuating component (eg adjusting screw) by means of which the displacement of the wedges is effected.

According to one embodiment, the maximum adjustable distance between the outer sides of the positioning plates is at least 1.5 times, in particular at least twice, the minimum adjustable distance of these outer sides. This corresponds to a relative lift of at least 150% or 200%. Preferably, the device is even designed with a relative lift of at least 250%, for example about 270% to 320%.

In order to achieve such a large relative stroke, it is advantageous if the (maximum) height of the projections (eg ribs) considered in the stroke direction is significantly greater than a remaining, plate-shaped contiguous body of the relevant positioning plate. In this regard, z. B. preferred that for at least one, in particular both positioning plates, the total height of the positioning plate to at least 70%, in particular at least 80% is formed by the projections, and accordingly to at most 30% or 20% formed by a rest, plate-shaped body of the positioning becomes.

Here is a numerical example: If the thickness of the plate-shaped body of a positioning plate is 1 mm, and the height of the inwardly adjoining projections is 8 mm, the result is a total thickness of the positioning plate of 1 mm + 8 mm = 9 mm. This total thickness of 9 mm is formed to about 89% (8 mm / 9 mm) from the height of the projections (and accordingly only about 11% of the plate body thickness).

According to a preferred embodiment, the (maximum) height of the projections for both positioning plates is chosen to be at least approximately identical. Thus, a predetermined height can advantageously be optimally utilized, a guide of the positioning plates are maintained as long as possible in the lifting movement, and a counter to the stroke direction acting on the device compressive force distributed over the ribs are added.

In one embodiment, the keys cooperate with inwardly directed ends of the projections and engage with their guide in their sliding movement in each case with at least one (eg integrally formed on the wedge) wedge portion in a space between the projections. Thus, a positive connection between the wedge and positioning plate is created in a simple manner, which prevents lateral slippage of the wedge of the respective projections.

Preferably, such wedge portions are formed on both wedges, in each case for cooperation with the projections of both positioning plates. This results in a positive connection, which secures both positioning plates and both wedges all against a relative movement orthogonal to the direction of displacement of the wedges, thus preventing lateral breaking any of these four components.

In one embodiment, it is provided that the projections come out of the mutual engagement, if (when adjusting the device from a relatively small to a relatively large mutual distance of the positioning) a certain mutual distance of the positioning plates is exceeded. In this embodiment, there is a general risk that after such a loss of mutual engagement in practice an undesirable lateral relative movement of the positioning plates is made possible (more precisely: can not be prevented by the projections).

Such an undesirable lateral offset of the positioning plates, however, z. B. be avoided by the above-mentioned measure of a positive connection is struck between the wedges and the projections (wedge portions engage in spaces between the projections). Thus, a sideways relative movement of the positioning plates is indirectly prevented by each of the positioning plates is positively secured to the wedges against such movement.

Alternatively or additionally, it may also be provided that, apart from their connection via the wedges, the two positioning plates are connected in any other way, in particular directly, in such a way that a sideways directed Relatiwerschiebung avoided or at least difficult and / or limited. Such a possible connection between the positioning plates is z. B. realized by a below explained "compliant device part".

The wedges have the function of pushing the positioning plates away from each other when they are displaced relative to each other. Suitable design of the wedges for this purpose are manifold, in particular with regard to the specific arrangement and geometry of inclined surfaces of the wedges for interaction with the inner sides of the positioning plates or the projections (eg ribs).

In one embodiment, the projections (eg ribs) are formed, at their ends considered in the direction of displacement of the wedges, with inclined surfaces for cooperation with the wedges. Such inclined surfaces on the projections preferably have the same inclination as formed on the wedges inclined surfaces, so that a surface interaction between the wedges and the projections results.

In a preferred embodiment, the wedges in their maximally pushed apart position (corresponding to minimally adjusted mutual distance of the positioning) are arranged for the most part outside the space between the positioning plates, d. H. protrude laterally out of this space.

In one embodiment, at least one of the wedges has at least one passage opening extending in the direction of displacement of the wedge. This has z. As an explained in the context of the below below description of the embodiments advantage in connection with the use of the device for installation of windows, doors, etc. in a wall breakthrough of a building.

In one embodiment, the outside of at least one of the positioning plates is roughened or otherwise textured or coated to increase friction.

In one embodiment, at least one of the positioning plates has a curved outer side, or is altogether elastically bendable. This is z. B. advantageous when using the device for mounting round windows.

In one embodiment, the positioning plates are connected to one another via at least one resilient, in particular elastically yielding device part, for example of plastic and / or metal. This can z. Example, the above-mentioned advantage of avoiding a lateral Relatiwerschiebung the positioning plates are achieved if, during the lifting movement of the positioning plates provided on the inner sides of the positioning plates projections from the mutual engagement. Regardless of this, an elastically yielding device part can advantageously ensure that when the device is moved in the direction of a smaller mutual spacing of the positioning plates, these positioning plates or their projections always remain in contact with the wedges. This ensures in particular that in such an adjustment of the device, the mutual distance of the positioning is actually reduced, even if the side of the component to be mounted and the structure no pressure force is exerted on the positioning plates.

In particular, it is possible with an elastically yielding device part, that in an adjustment of the device even the device is pulled towards the building through the elastic force. This advantageously opens up new fields of application for the device according to the invention, namely for positioning a component fastened to a positioning plate with respect to a construction site to which the other positioning plate is fastened.

In such an application, the device is not necessarily "clamped" between the component and structure, but z. For example, on the contrary, the weight of the device attempts to "pull apart" the device (and not "compress" as in an entrapment). This is z. As is the case when the weight of the device is oriented so that it would lead to the removal of the device from the relevant building site without the intermediate device.

Here is an example: If the building site is a location on a room ceiling, so one of the positioning plates can be fixed at this point and a ceiling panel attached to the other positioning plate become. The adjustment of the device (by displacement of the wedges) then serves to hold and position the ceiling trim panel at a desired distance from the ceiling. When the mutual distance of the positioning plates is increased, the wedges which move towards each other urge the positioning plates (counter to the elastic restoring force of the resilient device part) apart and thus the ceiling covering plate downwards. In contrast, when the wedges are moved apart, the elastically yielding device part pulls the ceiling mounting plate upwards (towards the ceiling) with a correspondingly strong design, so that the distance between the ceiling covering panel and the ceiling is reduced.

Also, according to this principle z. B. a wall cladding panel (component) to a wall (building) are positioned.

In a production engineering particularly simple further development, the positioning plates are at least largely or completely made of plastic and comprises the resilient device part at least one integrally formed on one of the positioning plates section.

Alternatively or additionally, the compliant device part may also comprise a metal spring (eg in the form of a tab connecting the positioning plates).

It can also be provided that the resilient device part comprises at least one strap (eg the abovementioned integrally formed plastic section) projecting laterally from the at least one of the positioning plates, transversely to the displacement direction of the wedges.

In a preferred embodiment, the flexible device part comprises, for example, a total of eight such tabs, four tabs projecting from each positioning plate, which are connected in pairs to the four tabs of the other positioning plate (eg welded, riveted, etc.).

According to one embodiment, the positioning plates (at least for the most part, in particular completely) are made of plastic and their projections (eg ribs) are formed as sections integrally formed thereon. This is a production technology particularly simple realization.

In one embodiment, an adjusting screw is provided for the displacement of the wedges, via which the wedges are connected to each other and which is in threaded engagement with at least one of the wedges. In a preferred embodiment, the adjusting screw is only in threaded engagement on one of the two wedges, whereas the other end of the screw (eg the screw end with the screw head) is held rotatably only on or in the respective wedge, so that upon actuation of the adjusting screw the mutual screw is locked Distance between the two wedges can be changed from each other. In an alternative embodiment, the adjusting screw with two wedges in the threaded engagement, in which case the two screw thread areas or the two wedge threads must have opposite orientations (on the one hand "left-hand thread" and on the other hand "right-hand thread"), so that upon actuation of the adjustment of the mutual distance the wedges are changed (and not both wedges are moved in the same direction).

In a further development, the adjusting screw has a cutting thread (eg, so-called "Spax" thread or the like), which is in threaded engagement in at least one of the two wedges in an opening which is surrounded by material suitable for this purpose. For example, such a self-tapping thread can be used in conjunction with a suitably dimensioned bore or opening of an overall plastic wedge.

However, other types of screws or equivalent screw mechanisms are of course possible, as long as so that displacement of the wedges to each other or away from each other can be effected.

As far as the screw head is concerned, in accordance with a preferred embodiment, a hexagonal head, in particular an internal hexagonal head, is provided, which in particular z. B. in conjunction with a screw shaft with self-tapping thread (or another thread) may be provided. In particular, an internal hexagonal design of the screw head offers for many application situations the serious advantage in that an actuation of the adjustment screw by means of a tool (eg screwdriver or cordless screwdriver, etc.) works well even if the tool is slightly tilted. It should be considered here that the positioning device according to the invention can often be used in space-constrained application situations (in which a straight attachment of the tool is difficult or not possible).

In one embodiment, it is provided that the projections projecting on the inner sides of the positioning plates comprise two ribs extending in the displacement direction of the wedges and the adjusting screw or at least a middle part thereof is caught between these two ribs. These two ribs can z. B. may be provided on the inside of one of the two positioning plates.

In one embodiment, the positioning plates are each at least approximately rectangular, in particular z. B. approximately square, z. B. with a ratio between long side and short side of less than 2.

In one embodiment, it is provided that the minimum adjustable distance between the outer sides of the positioning plates is less than 30 mm, in particular less than 20 mm, in particular less than 15 mm. This is particularly important if the device is to be used under cramped conditions, ie z. B. in a very narrow gap between the component and the structure should be introduced.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the device further comprises at least one fastening means for fastening the device to the component or the structure or to an accessory such as. B. a spacer or a building mounting plate. These and other accessories will be described below.

An attachment of the device to the device has the particular advantage that the device can be "put into position" together with the device. Here is an example: If the component is a window, which is to be mounted in the area of a wall opening of a building, so z. B. several positioning devices according to the invention are distributed in the desired manner over the circumference of a window frame on the window frame, even before the window is inserted into the wall breakthrough. When the window is then inserted, all positioning devices are already at the "right place". It is therefore unnecessary to retrofit (after the onset of the window) handling the positioning and inserting the same in the sometimes relatively narrow gap between the window and masonry. In addition, with such attachment of the device to the component, slippage of the device during adjustment operations to position the window can be prevented.

A corresponding advantage also results if the relevant fastening means is suitable for fastening the device to the building. In this case, z. For example, one or more positioning devices may first be conveniently located at desired locations on the structure before the component (eg, window) is moved to its installed position. A particular advantage results if the device can be fastened both to the component (eg directly) and to the building (eg directly or indirectly, eg via an accessory such as a mounting plate). If, in such a case, the device remains in place after use, so advantageously fixation of the device with respect to the structure is created or supported.

An attachment of the device to a spacer has the advantage that it creates a non-"falling" positioning with an increased minimum distance between the positioning plates. A spacer according to the present invention is any means, for. Example, a small plate of a certain thickness, which can be stacked with the positioning device according to the invention in order to bridge a distance that would otherwise result in the specific use situation. So a spacer z. B. are advantageously used when the remaining gap between the window and the masonry gap is relatively large during assembly of a window in a wall breakthrough.

In one embodiment it is provided that the fastening means is arranged on the outside of one of the positioning plates. Alternatively or additionally, the fastening means may also be z. B. be arranged in the region of an approach, which of the respective positioning plate or a plate-shaped body thereof in a z. B. projecting lateral direction.

According to one embodiment, a plurality of fastening means are provided, for example more than one fastening means in the region of a positioning plate and / or at least one fastening means per positioning plate.

In one embodiment it is provided that the fastening means is a fastening hole, in particular a fastening hole formed in a tab projecting sideways from one of the positioning plates. Through this hole can z. B. a screw or a nail in the component to be fastened (eg., Component, structure, etc.) are performed. Alternatively, z. B. a protruding on the component to be fastened threaded rod are passed through this hole (and secured on the opposite side of the hole with a nut).

In one embodiment it is provided that the fastening means is a fastening pin, in particular a fastening pin projecting in the vertical direction from the outside of one of the positioning panels. Such a fastening pin can, for. B. be formed as a nail whose proximal end is fixedly connected to the relevant positioning plate (eg molded or molded, or eg welded).

In one embodiment it is provided that the fastening means is an adhesive layer, in particular an adhesive layer which can be exposed by peeling off a protective film on the outside of one of the positioning plates. Thus, the relevant positioning can be glued surface to the component to be fastened.

In one embodiment, it is provided that the fastening means is a structure suitable for latching connection of the device to the component or to the spacer, in particular a latching nose protruding in the vertical direction from the outside of one of the positioning plates. Such a latching structure (eg one or more latching lugs, latching hooks, latching pins, etc.) may in particular have a shape that is adapted to the component to be fastened. Here is an example: In many common windows located on the outer circumference in the circumferential direction extending grooves and / or projections, often with undercuts. For such structures on the component to be assembled, tailor-made suitable latching structures can be provided to a certain extent. The positioning device can then be very easily "clipped" in the desired position on the circumference of the window.

In one embodiment, it is provided that the fastening means is a fastening projection provided for fastening in a recess on the component or on the spacer, in particular an at least partially hollow fastening projection. This fastening means may also be provided in adaptation to a specific structuring of the component to be mounted (eg window) in order to fit into a depression or groove (for example circumferential groove of a window). The projection may protrude in particular in the vertical direction from the outside of one of the positioning plates.

In one embodiment it is provided that the fastening means is a fixing dowel or a threaded rod or a threaded sleeve which projects in the vertical direction from the outside of at least one of the positioning plates. One Fixing dowels are suitable, for example, for fastening the device to a bore (be it on the component to be mounted, eg windows, or on the building, eg masonry). In a further development, it is provided that the fixing plug is already provided with a suitable for spreading the dowel pin element or expanding pin, which protrudes at the distal end of the dowel from the dowel and which is driven into a hole as it were automatically inserted into the dowel when inserting the dowel in that the distal end of the spreader pin abuts a bottom of the hole while the dowel is driven further into the bore. The alternative designs of this fastener as a threaded rod or threaded sleeve can be used to screw the element to be fastened thereto.

All of the fastening means described above can be provided simply or even multiple times, or in particular also in any combination on the positioning device. So z. B. have one of the positioning plates no fastening means and the other positioning plate one or more, identical or different fastening means. Alternatively, both positioning plates may each have at least one attachment means, wherein the attachment means may be the same or different on both sides of the device. In this regard, the positioning device according to the invention can thus be provided in various embodiments, which are optimally adapted to the particular specific application.

Here are some examples: If the device is to be used for the installation of wooden windows in a wall breakthrough and the window in question has no structuring on the circumference, so z. B. the fastening means "fixing pin" may be provided on one of the positioning plates to secure the device by driving the pin on the outer circumference of the wooden window. It can also z. B. several such pins may be provided on the same positioning plate. On the opposite side of the device z. B. a fastening means for fixing a spacer (from an assortment of spacers of different thickness) may be provided. If, on the other hand, a plastic window with a structuring on the outer circumference is provided, then, instead of the fastening pin or a fastening pin arrangement, it would also be possible to provide a detent structure adapted to the structure of the window (latching lugs, latching hooks, etc.).

In a further development, it is provided that a fastening means is held displaceably or displaceably on the positioning device (eg, in the lateral direction) in order to determine the exact location of this bonding agent only at or immediately before its use. This training is z. B. especially in the above-mentioned fasteners "fixing dowel", "threaded rod" or "threaded sleeve" very beneficial. If such fasteners z. B. can be positioned in the lateral direction, z. B. by the proximal ends are not fixed but connected via a linear guide, an eccentric or the like on an outside of a positioning, so this simplifies their application in some cases (eg., When inserting the fixing plug in a "not quite exactly" arranged Drilling).

In one embodiment, it is provided that the outside of at least one of the positioning plates is provided with a sound-damping and / or heat-insulating layer. Such a layer may, for. B. be formed as glued or molded plastic layer, for. As rubber or a foam plastic (eg., Neoprene or the like). A thermal insulation is z. B. for the application of the device when mounting a window in a wall crack break advantageous if the device z. B. remains after a foaming of the gap between the window and masonry in place. Acoustic damping, including "vibration damping" is z. B. advantageous when the device for positioning of floor supports (eg., Planks of a wooden board floor, parquet, etc.) or a floor covering (plates, boards, etc.) is used and remains after positioning in place.

In one embodiment, the device further comprises means for coupling a so-called "spinner" to the device. The term sling is intended here to designate any type of mounting plate (eg of metal), by means of which the device can be attached to a part of the building. The spin is effectively a link between the positioning and the building is. The name is based on the name for known such mounting plates, as they are often used in the installation of windows in wall openings to after positioning of the window a particularly strong fixation of the Create window. For this purpose, one or more such spin each one hand directly attached to the window (screwed) and on the other hand attached to a point of the masonry (screwed). Such a known sling extends from the outer periphery of the window, obliquely (possibly manually bent) through the gap, towards a usually easily accessible place on the masonry to be screwed there.

The use of the positioning device according to the invention does not exclude the use of such a conventional sling.

The term "sling" used in connection with the positioning device according to the invention, however, is intended to denote a mounting plate which is not fastened directly to the window, but to the positioning device to be arranged adjacent to the outer edge of the window. This simplifies the assembly of the window or in general of the component to be mounted in particular when the positioning device in turn has at least one fastening means for fastening the device to the window or component. The means for coupling the slingshot to the device are preferably designed such that the coupled sling always extends flush with the positioning plate facing the structure away from this positioning plate, even if an adjustment of the device takes place.

The coupling means may, for. B. include a detent opening or a locking pin for locking with a corresponding locking pin or a corresponding detent opening of the slingshot. In this case, the slingshot can easily be "clipped".

Although a particularly interesting use of the device according to the invention for positioning windows, doors or the like in or on buildings, especially in wall openings, given, it is understood that the device can be used advantageously in many other applications, when it comes to to position and / or hold a component during its assembly to a building.

In a further aspect, the present invention relates to a positioning device set comprising a plurality of positioning devices of the type described above, which differ, for example, with respect to their mutual spacing adjustment ranges of the outer sides of the positioning plates, and in this case, in particular, be color coded according to their adjustment range can.

In a further aspect, the present invention relates to a positioning device set comprising at least one device of the type described above and at least one suitable for coupling thereto slings and / or at least one attachable spacer and / or at least one attachable thereto base plate or building mounting plate and / or other accessory.

The term "building mounting plate" is intended here to denote in particular a mounting plate, which is not only fastened directly to the device, but also to a spacer can be fastened, which in turn can be stacked with the positioning and which in turn in turn can be attached to the positioning itself.

The term "base plate" is intended here to denote a directly attachable to the device and / or indirectly (via one or more spacers) attachable to the device plate, with which an effective footprint is increased. It should be noted that the positioning device as such preferably has relatively small dimensions, so that positioning of the device can be achieved by simply depositing it on an "uneven surface" (eg the top of a non-plastered brick, or an uneven bottom surface). is problematic. In such a situation, the "base plate" ensures a secure position of the positioning device.

In a preferred embodiment, the positioning device set or the positioning device contained therein is designed so that a slingshot can be coupled in different orientations relative to the device. This can be achieved by a suitably suitable design of the fastening means on the positioning device (eg two detent openings or two detent pins instead of just one such means) and / or the spinper itself (eg approximately T-shaped instead of L-shaped) be.

In a further aspect, the present invention finally relates to a suitably designed slingshot.

Fig. 1

ist eine Frontansicht eines Mauerdurchbruches mit einem darin zu positionierenden Fenster,

Fig. 2

zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Positioniervorrichtung gemäß eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels, z. B. zur Verwendung in der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Situation,

Fig. 3

zeigt eine untere Druckplatte der Vorrichtung von Fig. 2,

Fig. 4

zeigt eine obere Druckplatte der Vorrichtung von Fig. 2,

Fig. 5

zeigt einen ersten (linken) Keil der Vorrichtung von Fig. 2,

Fig. 6

zeigt einen zweiten (rechten) Keil der Vorrichtung von Fig. 2,

Fig.7

ist eine Explosionsdarstellung zur Veranschaulichung eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemäßen Positioniervorrichtung, wobei auch verschiedene Varianten von oberen und unteren Druckplatten sowie weitere Zubehörteile mit eingezeichnet sind,

Fig. 8

zeigt eine untere Druckplatte der Vorrichtung von Fig. 7,

Fig. 9

zeigt eine obere Druckplatte der Vorrichtung von Fig. 7,

Fig. 10

zeigt eine Schleuder zur Verwendung in Verbindung mit der Vorrichtung von Fig. 7 (oder der Vorrichtung von Fig. 2),

Fig. 11

zeigt die Vorrichtung von Fig. 7 bei minimal eingestelltem gegenseitigen Abstand der Druckplatten,

Fig. 12

zeigt die Vorrichtung von Fig. 7 mit maximal eingestelltem gegenseitigen Abstand der Druckplatten,

Fig. 13

zeigt eine Schleuder gemäß eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels,

Fig. 14

zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Positioniervorrichtung gemäß eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels,

Fig. 15

zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Positioniervorrichtung gemäß eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels,

Fig. 16

zeigt eine Basisplatte zur Verwendung in Verbindung mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Positioniervorrichtung,

Fig. 17

zeigt Basisstifte zur Verwendung in Verbindung mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Positioniervorrichtung.

The invention will be further described by means of embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. They show:

Fig. 1

is a front view of a wall opening with a window to be positioned therein,

Fig. 2

shows a positioning device according to the invention according to a first embodiment, for. For use in the in Fig. 1 illustrated situation,

Fig. 3

shows a lower pressure plate of the device of Fig. 2 .

Fig. 4

shows an upper pressure plate of the device of Fig. 2 .

Fig. 5

shows a first (left) wedge of the device of Fig. 2 .

Fig. 6

shows a second (right) wedge of the device of Fig. 2 .

Figure 7

is an exploded view for illustrating a second embodiment of a positioning device according to the invention, wherein also different variants of upper and lower pressure plates and other accessories are shown,

Fig. 8

shows a lower pressure plate of the device of Fig. 7 .

Fig. 9

shows an upper pressure plate of the device of Fig. 7 .

Fig. 10

shows a sling for use in connection with the device of Fig. 7 (or the device of Fig. 2 )

Fig. 11

shows the device of Fig. 7 with minimally adjusted mutual spacing of the printing plates,

Fig. 12

shows the device of Fig. 7 with maximum set mutual distance of the printing plates,

Fig. 13

shows a slingshot according to another embodiment,

Fig. 14

shows a positioning device according to the invention according to a further embodiment,

Fig. 15

shows a positioning device according to the invention according to a further embodiment,

Fig. 16

shows a base plate for use in connection with a positioning device according to the invention,

Fig. 17

shows base pins for use in connection with a positioning device according to the invention.

Fig. 1 exemplifies a possible application of positioning devices 10 according to the invention, namely for positioning a window 12 during installation of the window 12 on a building, here the masonry 14 of a building.

In the example shown, the window 12 has a rectangular, composed of profile parts window frame. Accordingly, a rectangular wall opening is formed in the masonry 14, in which the window 12 is to be mounted.

Between the four sides of the outer periphery of the window frame or window 12 and the corresponding four masonry surfaces, which form the inner circumference of the wall opening, remain respective column. In the figure, the gap widths of two of these columns are shown and labeled a and b. These gap widths are typically about 15 to 50 mm.

To the window 12 in the desired installation position (as in Fig. 1 shown) to hold and hold a plurality of positioning devices 10 are arranged at appropriate locations of the gap between the window 12 and the masonry 14 and more or less clamped. In the example of a rectangular window 12 in a rectangular wall opening, at least one device 10 is suitably used for each of the four gaps (two horizontal gaps and two vertical gaps). In the illustrated embodiment, even a total of eight of the devices 10 are used, which are each arranged in the vicinity of a corner region of the window 12 and the wall opening.

How better Fig. 2 As can be seen, each of the devices 10 comprises a lower pressure plate 20 and an upper pressure plate 22, which are arranged with their outer sides substantially parallel to each other and serve to clamp the device 10 between the window 12 and the masonry 14.

The term "printing plate" as used herein refers to the advantageous usability of the positioning device 10 for positioning a component (here: window 12) by clamping the device between the component and the structure. In this case, the device or its printing plates is actually charged to "pressure". However, as will be explained below, in practice the device and thus the "printing plates" may as well be actually "loaded", e.g. B. when using the device for mounting ceiling elements.

• Die Richtungen x und y sind die Richtungen, welche die Plattenebenen der im Wesentlichen parallel zueinander angeordneten Druckplatten 20 und 22 aufspannen.
• Diese Richtungen werden im Folgenden auch als seitliche oder laterale Richtungen bezeichnet.
• Die Richtung z ist orthogonal zu den Richtungen x und y und wird daher im Folgenden auch als Vertikalrichtung, Hochrichtung oder Hubrichtung bezeichnet.

The terms "bottom", "top" and other spatial terms used herein in connection with the positioning device or its components are for convenience of description only and may be understood by reference to FIG Fig. 2 drawn coordinate system with directions x, y and z briefly explained:

• The directions x and y are the directions that span the plate planes of the printing plates 20 and 22 arranged substantially parallel to each other.
• These directions are also referred to below as lateral or lateral directions.
• The direction z is orthogonal to the directions x and y and is therefore also referred to below as vertical direction, vertical direction or stroke direction.

The terms "inside" and "outside" refer to the center of the device 10 and the space between the lower pressure plate 20 and the upper pressure plate 22. Accordingly, z. B. the "outside" of the upper pressure plate 22 in Fig. 2 upper side of the pressure plate 22, whereas the "inside" of the upper pressure plate 22, the in Fig. 2 lower side of the pressure plate 22 is.

However, since in practice the device 10 can in principle be used in any desired orientation, the spatial terms used here merely to simplify the description of the device 10 generally do not coincide with the corresponding spatial directions at the place of use. For in the horizontal gap a of Fig. 1 provided devices 10 extends the "high direction z" of the devices 10 in Fig. 1 For example, vertical, whereas the same direction z for the in Fig. 1 in the vertical gap b inserted device 10 in Fig. 1 runs horizontally.

The device 10 further comprises two wedges 24 and 26, cooperating with the inner sides of the positioning plates 20, 22 and displaceable in the direction y, for varying the mutual spacing (in the direction z) of the positioning plates 20 and 22.

The lateral direction y is therefore also referred to hereinafter as the "displacement direction" of the wedges (24 and 26), whereas the direction x is also referred to as a lateral direction "orthogonal to the displacement direction".

The displacement of the wedges 24, 26 is effected by actuation (turning) of an adjusting screw, from which in Fig. 2 only a screw head 28 can be seen. About these in the direction of y extending adjusting the wedges 24, 26 are connected to each other, wherein the adjusting screw in the illustrated embodiment in a threaded engagement only on a female thread block 30 (see Fig. 6 ) of the wedge 26, in which an internal thread extending in the direction y is formed. At the other wedge 24 no threaded engagement but only a rotary bearing of the screw shaft is provided. The region of the screw shaft immediately adjacent to the screw head 28 extends without a threaded engagement through a correspondingly dimensioned passage opening of the wedge 24.

If, by operating the adjustment screw, the screw shaft is screwed further into the internally threaded block 30, the wedges 24, 26 are pulled toward one another in the direction of displacement y, so that their mutual spacing is reduced. Due to the interaction with the inner sides of the printing plates 20, 22, these printing plates 20, 22 are accordingly forced apart in the stroke direction z, so that their mutual distance, ie in particular the distance between the outer sides of the printing plates 20, 22 increases.

If the adjusting screw is actuated in the opposite direction, the wedges 24, 26 are moved apart again, so that increases their mutual distance. Due to the example in the application situation according to Fig. 1 In this case, the mutual distance of the pressure plates 20, 22 in the stroke direction z is again reduced to the device 10 or the outer sides of the pressure plates 20, 22 applied compressive force.

It should be noted at this point that, according to a preferred embodiment of the device 10 for this distance reduction of the pressure plates 20, 22 no externally applied compressive force is required because the device 10 according to this embodiment already inherently provides a suitable elastic restoring force, which the Pressure plates 20, 22 loaded on each other. In this case, a pushing apart of the pressure plates 20, 22 takes place against this elastic restoring force.

At the in Fig. 2 62 denotes a component, namely a "clip-on" to the positioning device 10 "mounting plate (" spinner ") with mounting holes 31. Thus, the device 10 can be stably fixed to the masonry 16. This and other accessories will be described in more detail below with reference to further embodiments.

In Fig. 2 shown by dashed lines is an optional feature, which consists in that at least one of the wedges, preferably at least that wedge with the screw head 28 to be actuated (here: the wedge 24), at least one in the direction of displacement y of the wedges extending through opening. This has when using the device 10 for installation of windows, doors, etc. in a wall breakthrough of a building the advantage that after positioning of the component usually injected for sealing and heat insulation in the gap between the component and building insulation or mounting foam (z B. PU foam) can be injected via said passage (s) also in the space between the positioning plates 20, 22.

The Fig. 3 to 6 show in each case isolated the lower pressure plate 20, the upper pressure plate 22, the first wedge 24 and the second wedge 26 of the device 10th

Each of these components of the device 10 may, for. B. each made of plastic, in particular z. B. be made as a plastic injection molded part. Examples of possible materials are: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). With regard to a high aging resistance z. As well as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) can be used advantageously.

Alternatively, these device components, in whole or in part, e.g. B. also be made using metallic materials (eg., Aluminum, steel, etc.).

Also z. B. plastic parts are used with a metallic reinforcement, z. B. plastic moldings with metal insert (s) or metal parts with molded plastic areas.

In the Fig. 3 shown in more detail inside the lower pressure plate 20 has four in the direction of displacement y extending ribs 32 which are arranged in the region of an approximately square plate body and directed to the assembled device 10 inwardly, ie in the direction z in the space between the pressure plates 20, 22 in are.

At the four corners of the plate body are in the direction of x integrally molded plastic tabs 34 from.

In addition, in the direction x two likewise integrally formed lugs 36 from the plate body and the two outer of the ribs 32 from. Each of the lugs 36 is provided with a vertically extending through hole 38. The meaning of such through holes 38 (for "clipping" accessories), and their mutual distance d, will be described below with reference to the embodiment of FIG Fig. 7 explained in more detail.

Fig. 4 shows the inside of the upper pressure plate 22, which has an overall similar design as the lower pressure plate 20.

Thus, the upper pressure plate 22 also on the inside inwardly directed projections in the form of ribs 40. The ribs 40 extend like the ribs 32 in the direction y and are arranged such that in the assembled state of the device 10 (see Fig. 2 ) The ribs 32 and the ribs 40 mesh at least at a small set mutual distance of the positioning plates 20 and 22 like a comb.

In the illustrated embodiment, the pressure plate 22 has two ribs 40, which in the assembled state engage in the outer interspaces, which are formed by the ribs 32. The space formed on the lower pressure plate 20 between the middle of the ribs 32 serves to receive the shank of the adjusting screw.

At the four corners of an approximately square plate body stand four integrally formed tabs 42 in the direction x.

In addition, in the direction x two more tabs 44 from which are similar to the lugs 36 are provided with vertical through holes 46. In the assembled state, the openings 46 of the upper pressure plate 22 are congruent over the openings 38 of the lower pressure plate 20th

The tabs 44 are in the direction x in each case further from the respective plate body than the lugs 36, and have in the outer region even more openings or mounting holes 48.

The tabs 34 of the lower pressure plate 20 and the tabs 42 of the upper pressure plate 22 are connected together in pairs during assembly of the device 20 (This connection is in Fig. 2 not shown). For this purpose, the in the Fig. 3 and 4 apparent holes at the end of all tabs 34 and 42 provided on which a pair of screwing or riveting of the total of 8 tabs 34, 42 takes place. Alternatively, the tabs z. B. glued or welded together. Simplified this connection of the tabs 34, 42 by some in the 3 and 4 apparent weakening of the tabs 34, 42 (so that they can be easily bent or kinked).

The thus the two pressure plates 20, 22 directly interconnecting arrangement of the eight tabs provides a resilient, due to the training of suitable plastic elastically yielding device part, which ensures the above-mentioned elastic restoring force, which the two pressure plates 20, 22 at least in the apart driven state of the device 10 to each other biased.

The arrangement of the interlocking ribs 32 and 40 advantageously allows at least slight tilting of the pressure plates 20, 22 to each other. This is z. B. advantageous if the device 10 is to be clamped between two surfaces that are not exactly parallel to each other.

The in the FIGS. 5 and 6 In more detail, wedges 24, 26 cooperate with the inward or free ends of the ribs 32, 40 when the device 10 is used. The ribs 32, 40 are as in the 3 and 4 seen at their viewed in the direction of displacement y ends with inclined surfaces 50 (on the ribs 32) and inclined surfaces 52 (on the ribs 40).

The first wedge 24 has in particular inclined surfaces 54, which cooperate with the inclined surfaces 52 of the upper pressure plate 22. The second wedge 26 has z. B. inclined surfaces 56 which cooperate with the inclined surfaces 50 of the lower pressure plate 20. Furthermore, the wedges 24, 26 also on the in FIGS. 5 and 6 hidden sides corresponding oblique surfaces for such interaction.

In addition, the wedges 24, 26 for their leadership in their sliding movement each have two wedge portions which engage in a space between ribs of the pressure plates 20, 22. On the wedge 24, these are sections 58, which engage in the space between the ribs 40. On the wedge 26, these are the portions 60, which each engage in a corresponding space between the ribs 50 of the lower pressure plate 20. In the Fig. 5 hidden undersides of the engaging portions 58 form inclined surfaces for cooperation with the middle of the four ribs 50 off, whereas the in Fig. 6 concealed undersides of the engagement portions 60 corresponding oblique surfaces for cooperation with the inclined surfaces 52 form.

At least at small set mutual distance of the positioning plates 20, 22, so z. B. especially at a minimum set plate spacing, the mutual engagement of the ribs 32 and 40 prevents a relative displacement of the plates 20, 22 in the lateral direction x. However, a certain tiltability, for example about a tilting axis parallel to the direction x, is advantageous.

If during the adjustment of the device 10, a certain mutual distance of the plates 20, 22 is exceeded, the ribs 32, 40 pass from the mutual engagement. Advantageously, however, even in this condition lateral slipping of the plates 20, 22 relative to each other is prevented by securing each of the plates 20, 22 to these wedges by means of the engagement portions (eg 58, 60) located on the wedges 24, 26 is. This backup is also supported by the resiliently connected between the plates 20, 22 formed by the eight tabs 34, 42.

Deviating from the illustrated embodiment, such a resilient, in particular elastically yielding device part could be wholly or partially formed of metal and z. As a metal spring or the like. For example, the illustrated eight tabs 34, 42 could be replaced by four bow-shaped metal springs.

Also, the integrally formed here of plastic on the plates made of plastic plates 20, 22 integrally formed ribs 32, 40 could be formed in another way.

The plate-shaped body of each of the plates 20, 22 is approximately square in the illustrated embodiment, with an area of about 10 to 20 cm ² . The minimum adjustable distance of the outer sides of the plates 20, 22 is about 10 to 12 mm. The adjustable maximum distance is about 25 to 30 mm (corresponding to a relative stroke of about 300%). Through each of the mounting holes 48 on the tabs 44 of the upper pressure plate 22, mounting pins (eg, nails) for attaching the device 10 to the window 12 (generally: component), to the masonry 14 (generally: building) or elsewhere may be passed ,

Similarly, the larger diameter openings 38 and 46 may serve such a fastening purpose. In addition, the openings 38 have the advantage that accessories such as in particular a so-called "slingshot" 62 (FIG. Fig. 2 ) can be attached.

In the following description of further embodiments, the same reference numerals are used for equivalent components, each supplemented by a small letter to distinguish the embodiment. In this case, essentially only the differences from the embodiment (s) already described are discussed and, moreover, reference is hereby explicitly made to the description of previous exemplary embodiments.

Fig. 7 shows a further embodiment of a positioning device 10a according to the invention.

Unlike Fig. 2 are in Fig. 7 shown on the pressure plates 20a, 22a laterally projecting tabs 34a, 42a already connected to each other. Also, the adjusting screw 64a is shown.

Before on the in Fig. 7 shown on the right Modifications and the in Fig. 7 below is discussed below 8 to 12 on the individual components or the differences of the device 10a compared to the already described in detail device 10 received.

Fig. 8 shows the lower pressure plate 20a, which differs from the pressure plate 20 substantially in two points. On the one hand, the projections 36a do not extend all the way to the outside of the plate 20a in the vertical direction, but end at a certain distance from it. This distance corresponds to the thickness of the sling 62a to be clipped thereto, which in FIG Fig. 10 is shown isolated. This has the advantage that the faces of the plate 20a and the slingshot 62a directed towards the masonry when using the device 10a are flush with one another, so that an areal contact of these two components is ensured. On the other hand, the four tabs 34a each have a different shape than the tabs 34. The tabs 34a are provided for welding with the corresponding tabs 42a of the upper pressure plate 22a, which in Fig. 9 is shown. Accordingly, eliminates the provided at the tabs 34 riveting holes. Furthermore, the tabs 34a are not exactly in the xy plane of the plate-shaped body of the plate 20a, but have a slightly oblique course. The same goes for the

Tabs 42a on the upper pressure plate 22a. Accordingly, the tabs 34a, 42a do not have to be bent or bent so much to join them together. In addition, the bonding surfaces (welding surfaces) are oriented in the x-y plane. Accordingly, the tabs 34a, 42a also each only two material weakening lines.

In the case of the upper pressure plate 22a, in contrast to the pressure plate 22, not two, but only one fastening hole 48a are formed in the region of the further tabs 44a.

In the Fig. 10 Slingshot 62a shown differs from that in FIG Fig. 2 shown slinger 62 in that it has a total of not an approximately L-shaped design, but an approximately T-shaped configuration. Instead of a fastening pin on the spinner 62, the spinner 62a has two fastening pins 70a, which are arranged at the ends of a transverse section 72a, which is connected in its central region to a longitudinal section 74a of the "T-shape". At the opposite end of the longitudinal portion 74a also a slot 76a is provided (which simplifies the attachment of the slingshot).

The free ends of the mounting pins 70a are as in FIG Fig. 10 slotted and formed with a thickened in diameter end. Thus, the pins 70a can be locked in a simple manner to the through holes 38a. To attach the slingshot 62a, one of the pins 70a is latched in one of the openings 38a.

Regarding Fig. 8 has the arrangement of two openings 38a, so on both sides of the plate 20a has the advantage that a slingshot, such. B. the slingshot 62 ( Fig. 2 ) or the slingshot 62a ( Fig. 10 ) in different orientations, namely optionally on one or the other side (viewed in the direction x) of the device 10a (or 10) can be clipped. This already represents an advantage for many applications.

• Die Schleuder 62 ist an der unteren Druckplatte 20 befestigt (mit ihrem Befestigungszapfen in eine Befestigungsöffnung 38 eingeklipst). Der Längsabschnitt der L-förmigen Schleuder 62 verläuft in Fig. 2 auf der linken Seite der Vorrichtung 10 nach vorne. Wenn man nun abweichend von dieser Orientierung die Schleuder 62 an der in Fig. 2 rechten Durchgangsöffnung anklipst, so würde der Längsabschnitt der Schleuder 62 auf der rechten Seite der Vorrichtung 10 nach hinten abstehen. Was mit der dargestellten Kombination aus Vorrichtung 10 und L-förmiger und mit einem Befestigungszapfen versehener Schleuder 62 nicht möglich ist, sind die beiden weiteren denkbaren Orientierungen, nämlich einerseits auf der linken Seite der Vorrichtung 10 nach hinten abstehend und andererseits auf der rechten Seite der Vorrichtung 10 nach vorne abstehend. Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform sollen jedoch alle diese 4 Orientierungen ermöglicht sein.

In some applications, such as the in Fig. 1 However, even with the arrangement of two openings (38 or 38a) for clipping on a sling, the use of the positioning device illustrated by the invention results in a particular problem which consists in the fact that, depending on the specific arrangement of the positioning device, a very specific orientation of the sling attached to it is desired or desired , is required, but z. B. at the in Fig. 2 shown combination of device 10 and L-shaped slingshot 62 is not readily possible. This problem is based on the Fig. 2 briefly explained:

• The spinner 62 is attached to the lower pressure plate 20 (clipped with its mounting pin in a mounting opening 38). The longitudinal portion of the L-shaped slinger 62 extends in Fig. 2 on the left side of the device 10 forward. If, deviating from this orientation, the slingshot 62 at the in Fig. 2 clipping on the right-hand passage opening, the longitudinal section of the slingshot 62 would project to the rear on the right-hand side of the device 10. What is not possible with the illustrated combination of device 10 and L-shaped sling 62 provided with a fastening pin, are the two further conceivable orientations, on the one hand on the left side of the device 10 projecting to the rear and on the other hand on the right side of the device 10 projecting forward. However, according to a preferred embodiment, all these 4 orientations should be possible.

In order to enable all these orientations, it is possible to provide the illustrated sling 62 with an additional fastening pin which projects coaxially with the existing fastening pin, but on the other flat side from the sling 62. However, this is usually very disadvantageous, because then (due to the additional fixing pin) the slingshot 62 no longer flat, z. B. on the brickwork 14, could be brought to bear.

Another solution to this problem is to provide a second type of spinner, which has a mirror-image design with respect to the spinner 62 shown. This is a viable solution, such as providing the "in-set" positioning device along with these two mirror-image types of L-shaped slings. The disadvantage, however, is that the user before attaching the slingshot on the device must first select the "right" for his purpose sling from the set.

An even more elegant solution to this problem is to make the slingshot so that it can be easily fastened in a desired orientation in conjunction with a positioning device of the type described. A sling suitable for this purpose is, for example, the T-shaped slingshot 62a. Depending on which fastening pin 70a of the transverse section 72a is engaged with which of the through-holes 38a is brought, the four different orientations described above result.

• Fig. 11 zeigt die Vorrichtung 10a mit maximal auseinandergefahrenen Keilen 24a und 26a und dementsprechend minimalem Abstand der Druckplatten 20a, 22a. Der Abstand zwischen den Außenseiten der Platten 20a, 22a entspricht einem "Minimalabstand" h1, der im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel etwa 10 mm beträgt.
• Fig. 12 zeigt die Vorrichtung 10a mit maximal aufeinander zu verfahrenen Keilen 24a, 26a und dementsprechend maximal voneinander weg verlagerten Druckplatten 20al, 22a. Der gegenseitige Abstand der Außenseiten der Platten 20a, 22a definiert einen "Maximalabstand" h2. Dieser Maximalabstand h2 beträgt im dargestellten Beispiel etwa das 3-fache des Minimalabstands h1.

The FIGS. 11 and 12 illustrate the basic adjustment of the device 10a (as well as the device 10) with respect to the mutual distance of the printing plates 20a, 22a.

• Fig. 11 shows the device 10a with maximally spaced apart wedges 24a and 26a and correspondingly minimum spacing of the pressure plates 20a, 22a. The distance between the outer sides of the plates 20a, 22a corresponds to a "minimum distance" h1, which is about 10 mm in the illustrated embodiment.
• Fig. 12 shows the device 10a with maximum to be traversed wedges 24a, 26a and accordingly displaced away from each other maximum pressure plates 20al, 22a. The mutual distance of the outer sides of the plates 20a, 22a defines a "maximum distance" h2. In the example shown, this maximum distance h2 is approximately 3 times the minimum distance h1.

It will refer back to Fig. 7 taken.

In the lower part of Fig. 7 For example, some optional accessories that may be used in connection with a positioning device according to the present invention are shown, namely, spacers 80a, 81a, 82a, 83a, and 84a, and structural mounting plates, here floor mounting plates 86a and 87a.

The spacers 80a, 81a are rectangular Kunststoffplaktchen different thickness and can be stacked as needed (and optionally glued together and / or the positioning device 10a) with the positioning device 10a (in planar contact with one of the printing plates 20a, 22a) are used. Thus, advantageously, the minimum height of the overall device can be increased if necessary. With regard to a simple adhesive attachment, the spacers 80 a, 81 a z. B. already be equipped with double-sided tape.

The spacers 82a, 83a and 84a serve the same purpose. However, a special feature of these spacers is that they have on one of their flat sides two fastening pins or latching pins 89a which are inserted into the openings 38a (FIG. Fig. 8 ) can be inserted and locked to the spacer in question on the To fix device 10a. A mutual distance d of the fastening pins 89 a corresponds to the mutual spacing of the through openings 38 a for this purpose.

Another special feature of the spacers 82a, 83a and 84a is that they on the opposite flat side with corresponding locking recesses (in Fig. 7 not visible) are provided (again with mutual distance d), so that optionally also several spacers of this type can be stacked and thereby latching together.

The optional floor mounting plates 86a, 87a, like the slingshot 62a, serve as mounting plates to allow attachment of the device 10a to a stationary location (eg, masonry surface or floor). Like the spacers 82a to 84a, the bottom mounting plates 86a, 87a also engage with the openings 38a (FIG. Fig. 8 ) suitable locking pin on its upper side, so that such a floor mounting plate can be connected either directly or with the interposition of one or more spacers, with the device 10 a. The attachment plates 86a and 87a differ only in the orientation of a plate portion extending away from the attachment pins, which, like the slingshot 76a, is also provided with a slot 88a for more easily screwing the attachment plate in a desired location.

In Fig. 7 For example, some modified upper pressure plates 22b, 22c, 22d and 22e, as well as two modified lower pressure plates 20f and 20g are shown in the upper right area. Each of the upper pressure plates 22b to 22e may, for. Example, be used instead of the located on the device 10 a pressure plate 22 a. Each of the lower pressure plates 20f and 20e may, for. B. may be used instead of the device 10a provided for the lower pressure plate 20a. In addition, in principle, any combinations of one of the upper pressure plates 22a to 22e and one of the lower pressure plates 20a, 20f and 20g are possible in order to create optimized positioning devices for specific applications. Finally, it is also possible in principle to use the special features described below of the upper pressure plates 22b to 22e for forming a lower pressure plate of the positioning device and / or vice versa, ie a feature described here for the lower pressure plates 20f and 20g for an upper pressure plate of a positioning device to use.

The modified pressure plates 22b to 22e each have one or more attachment means for securing a positioning device formed therewith (eg, on the structural element or structure or on a spacer or on a mounting plate (eg, structural mounting plate, floor mounting plate, base plate , Etc.).

The plate 22b has a plurality of fixing pins 90b in the form of nails protruding vertically from the outside of the plate 22b. When forming the plate 22 b, these nails z. B. be formed with their proximal ends in a plastic material. If the plate 22b is made of metal or z. B. contains a molded metal plate, the nails can also z. B. welded to the relevant points on the metal.

The plate 22c has, as a fastening means, a double-sided adhesive tape 92c adhered to the outside, with a protective film provided on the outside. By removing the protective film so that an adhesive layer is exposed, by means of which the relevant positioning can be glued at a suitable location.

The plate 22d has four hook-like detents 94d. These locking lugs 94d form a latching connection for the relevant positioning z. B. on the component or on a spacer suitable structure. In the example shown, the detents 94d are each in the vertical direction from the outside of the plate 92d.

The plate 22e has a fixing projection 96e fitted on the outside, which in the illustrated embodiment has a smaller extension than the plate-shaped body of the plate 22e in the lateral direction y, so that the projection 96d, for example, into a correspondingly dimensioned recess or groove of the mounting component (eg window) can be used. The actual attachment can z. B. done by clamping. Alternatively or additionally, z. B. a bonding of the projection 96e in the recess or groove. In this regard, according to a further development, it is provided that the outside of the projection 96e is provided with a double-sided adhesive tape (similar to the plate 22c). A particular advantage of the protrusion 96e in terms of material cost is that it is hollow. In the illustrated embodiment, the outer region of the projection 96e is only three, here in the direction x extending webs with the plate-shaped body of the plate 22e connected. The plate 22e together with projection 96e may, for. B. be made as a plastic molding.

All the examples of the printing plates 22b to 22e also have the same as the pressure plate 22a in the direction x on both sides of the plate-shaped body protruding tabs 44b to 44e, which are each provided with a mounting hole 48b to 48e.

The plate 20f is provided on its outside with a silencing and thermal insulation layer 98f. The layer 98f may, for. As rubber or the like, or a foam plastic such. As neoprene or the like may be formed.

The plate 20g has on its outer side a knob structure 100g, by means of which z. B. the stiction between this outside and a surface, z. B. masonry surface, is advantageously improved, to which the plate 20g comes when using the relevant positioning device to the plant.

Fig. 13 shows another example of a slingshot 62h, which substantially corresponds in construction and function of the already described slingshot 62a. Unlike the slingshot 62a, however, a special feature is that the sling 62h has on one of its flat sides, at least in a longitudinal section 74h of the "T-shape", a nub structure 102h in order to prevent the adhesion between this flat side of the sling 62h and an adjoining surface, z. B. masonry surface to increase. Instead of the illustrated nub structure 102h, the area in question could also be z. B differently structured or roughened. Furthermore, recesses 104h are formed on at least one, here two edges of the longitudinal section 74h. Such recesses have the advantage that a plaster applied after the positioning of a window on the masonry penetrates into these recesses and thus leads to a better anchoring of the slingshot 62h in the plaster after hardening. An advantageous feature of the illustrated recesses 104h is that they are undercut as shown.

The FIGS. 14 and 15 show by way of example further examples of positioning devices according to the invention 10i or 10j.

The device 10i comprises an upper pressure plate 22i, on the outside of which an arrangement of fastening pins 90i is provided, projecting in the vertical direction. The Pins 90i each have an arrowhead shaped head as shown (for a "barb effect").

The apparatus 10j comprises lower and upper pressure plates 20j, 22j each provided with a fixing means in the form of a fixing dowel 110j projecting from the outside of the respective plates 20j, 22j in the vertical direction. In this way, the device 10j can be fastened to a suitably dimensioned hole, in particular a borehole. A peculiarity of the illustrated embodiment is that each of the fastening dowels 110j is already provided with a suitable Dübelspreizstift 112j, which protrudes at the distal end of the respective dowel 110j a piece out of this. When one of the dowels 110j is introduced, an "automatic" spreading of the dowel can thus be effected by driving the spreader pin 112j (upon reaching a hole bottom) into the dowel. Alternatively to the dowel 110j could also z. Example, a threaded rod or a threaded sleeve may be provided to fasten the device 10j at a suitable location for screwing.

Fig. 16 shows a base plate 120k as another optional accessory for use with, for example, the positioning device 10a. Like the in Fig. 7 shown spacers 82a to 84a and mounting plates 86a and 87a also has the base plate 120k on its upper side two mounting pins 122k for latching connection with the openings 38a of the device 10a.

The base plate 120k can be used, for example, in positioning window sills at the lower, horizontally extending edge of a wall opening in order to ensure a stable position of the positioning device. With the base plate 120k, effectively, an effective base area of the device 10a is considerably increased. In particular, for the application of the positioning of window sills or the like is a total of approximately square shape, in particular with an edge length in the range of 6 to 10 cm.

Since the distance d of the fastening pins 122k corresponds to the distance d of the fastening pins 89a on the spacers 82a to 84a and the spacing d of the openings 38a, the base plate 120k can advantageously also be used in combination with such spacers in order to position the positioning device 10a as required elevated position relative to the base plate 120k to arrange. The described accessories thus advantageously form a module-like combinable modular system for a positioning device 10a provided with correspondingly spaced and dimensioned openings or latching openings 38a.

Fig. 17 shows a pair of mounting pins 130m, which can also be used as a matching, convenient accessory for the device 10a. If the device 10a, for example, at a certain point of a flat part, for. B. a location on a masonry or a wall, or z. B. to be mounted on a cladding panel, the surface in question with two holes in matching mutual distance (d) can be provided, in which then the mounting pins 130 m are inserted. These then effectively form a "plug in the holes" mounting base, which can be brought into engagement with the openings 38a of the device 10a. If desired, can be used to increase the distance again advantageous to the described spacers 82a to 84a.

In summary, with the positioning devices of the type described here, a universally usable assembly aid ("multi-function wedge") is provided in the assembly of components to a building. Each positioning device has a specific adjustment range with regard to the mutual spacing of the printing plates or, in general, positioning plates (eg approximately 10 mm minimum distance and approximately 30 mm maximum distance, or approximately 20 mm minimum distance and approximately 60 mm maximum distance). For a particularly universal applicability z. Example, a positioning device set may be provided which includes a plurality of positioning devices of the type described, which differ from each other in terms of their adjustment ranges. In such a set, the devices according to their adjustment z. B. be marked in color.

Alternatively or in addition to positioning devices of another adjustment range, such a set can also comprise at least one accessory of the type described above. Accessories in this sense are z. As spin, spacers, in particular a spacer system for a concatenation of several spacers, and various mounting or base plates, which may also be advantageously designed to be suitable for coupling with the spacers.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

positioning

12

Window (component)

14

Masonry (building)

20

lower pressure plate

22

upper pressure plate

24

first wedge

26

second wedge

28

screw head

30

Female thread block

31

mounting holes

32

Ribs (protrusions)

34

tabs

36

approach

38

openings

40

Ribs (protrusions)

42

tabs

44

more tabs

46

Through openings

48

mounting holes

50

inclined surfaces

52

inclined surfaces

54

inclined surfaces

56

inclined surfaces

58

engaging portions

60

engaging portions

62

slingshot

64

adjustment

70

fastening pins

72

cross section

74

longitudinal section

76

Long hole

80

spacer

81

spacer

82

spacer

83

spacer

84

spacer

86

Bottom mounting plate

87

Bottom mounting plate

88

Long hole

89

latching pin

90

Nails (fixing pins)

92

double-sided adhesive tape

94

locking lugs

96

head Start

98

Soundproofing and thermal insulation layer

100

nub structure

102

nub structure

104

recesses

110

fixing plugs

112

Dübelspreizstift

120

baseplate

122

fastening pins

130

fastening pins

Claims (15)

Device (10) for positioning a component (12) during assembly of the component (12) on a structure (14) two positioning plates (20, 22) arranged substantially parallel to one another with their outer sides for clamping the device (10) between the component (12) and the building (14) and / or for holding the component (12) at a specific distance from the building ( 14), and - two wedges (24, 26) cooperating with the inner sides of the positioning plates (20, 22) and displaceable relative to each other for varying the mutual spacing of the positioning plates (20, 22), characterized in that the inner sides of the positioning plates (20, 22) inwardly directed projections (32, 40) which are arranged corresponding to each other such that the projections (32, 40) at least at a small set mutual distance of the positioning plates (20, 22) intermesh. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the positioning plates (20, 22), together with projections (32, 40) and the wedges (24, 26) cooperate in such a way that at least slight tilting of the positioning plates (20, 22) relative to one another is made possible. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the projections (32, 40) of the positioning plates (20, 22) as in the direction of displacement (y) of the wedges (24, 26) extending ribs are formed, at least at a small set mutual distance of the positioning ( 20, 22) engage in a comb-like manner, and which come out of the mutual engagement, when a certain mutual distance of the positioning plates (20, 22) is exceeded, wherein the positioning plates (20, 22) via at least one resilient, in particular elastically yielding device part (34, 42), for example of plastic and / or metal, are interconnected, wherein the maximum adjustable distance (h2) of the outer sides of the positioning plates (20, 22) at least twice, in particular at least 2.5 times the minimum adjustable distance (h1) of these outer sides. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the wedges (24, 26) cooperate with inwardly directed ends of the projections (32, 40) and, for their guidance during their displacement movement, in each case with at least one wedge section (54, 60) into a space between them Engage projections (32, 40). Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the projections (32, 40) are formed at their in the direction of displacement (y) of the wedges considered ends with inclined surfaces (50, 52) for cooperation with the wedges (24, 26). Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the wedges (24, 26) has at least one passage opening extending in the displacement direction (y) of the wedge. Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the positioning plates (20, 22) are made of plastic and the resilient device part (34, 42) comprises at least one portion integrally formed on one of the positioning plates and / or wherein the resilient device part (34, 42) is a metal spring includes. Device according to claim 3 or 7, wherein the resilient device part (34, 42) comprises at least one tab projecting transversely to the direction of displacement of the wedges from at least one of the positioning plates (20, 22). Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein for the displacement of the wedges (24, 26) an adjusting screw (64) is provided, via which the wedges (24, 26) are interconnected and which in threaded engagement with at least one (26) of the Wedges (24, 26) is, wherein the projections (32, 40) comprise two in the direction of displacement of the wedges (24, 26) extending ribs and the adjusting screw (64) or at least a middle part thereof between these two ribs is caught. Device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one fixing means for fixing the device (10) to the component (12) or to the structure (14) or to a spacer (80-84) or on a building mounting plate (86, 87) or on a base plate (120), wherein the fastening means is selected as one or more elements of the group consisting of: mounting hole; Fixing pin; by removing a protective film on the outside of one of the positioning plates (20, 22) exposable adhesive layer (92); for latching connection of the device on the component (12) or on the spacer (80-84) suitable structure; for mounting in a recess on the component (12) or on the spacer (80-84) provided fastening projection (96); Fixing plug (110) or threaded rod or threaded sleeve which projects in the vertical direction (z) from the outside of at least one of the positioning plates (20, 22). Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the outside of at least one of the positioning plates (20, 22) is provided with a sound-damping and / or heat-insulating layer (98). Device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising means for coupling a spinner (62) to the device (10), wherein the coupling means at least one latching opening (38) or a latching pin for latching with a latching pin (70) and a latching opening of the slingshot (62). A positioning device set comprising a plurality of devices (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 which differ in their mutual spacing adjustment ranges (h1, h2) for the outer sides of the positioning plates (20, 22), in particular where the devices ( 10) are marked in color according to their setting range (h1, h2). Positioning device set, in particular according to claim 13, comprising at least one device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 12 and at least one suitable for coupling thereto slingshot (62) and / at least one spacer (80-84) fastened thereto and / or at least one attachable thereto attachment plate (86, 87) or base plate (120), in particular for coupling the slingshot (62) in different orientations relative to the device (10) formed suitable. A sling (62) for use with a device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, formed with a shape suitable for coupling the Slingshot (62) on the device (10) in different orientations relative to the device (10) is suitable.

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