CONNECTOR ELEMENT FOR INSTALLATION BETWEEN A BUILDING FIXTURE COMPONENT AND A BUILDING

Abstract

A connector element for installation between a building fixture component and a building, including an insulating body for creating a thermal insulation between the building fixture component and the building. The insulating body has a first edge region on the building side and a second edge region on the side of the building fixture component, and includes a force absorption element with a first extension portion arranged on the building side, and a second extension portion arranged on the side of the building fixture component. The force absorption element exerts a resistance force counter to a force emanating from the building fixture component and has a force-path characteristic which defines the resistance force in dependence on a relative movement of the building fixture component relative to the building.

Claims

1. A connector element (14) for installation between a building fixture component (12) and a building (10), the connector element (14) comprising: an insulating body (16) that is adapted to create a thermal insulation between the building fixture component (12) and the building (10), the insulating body (16) has a first edge region (18) that is adapted to be on a building side, and a second edge region (20) that is adapted to be on a side of the building fixture component (12); a force absorption element (22) with a first extension portion (24) that is adapted to be on the building side, and a second extension portion (26) that is adapted to be on the side of the building fixture component (12), the force absorption element (22) is adapted to create a resistance force counter to a force emanating from the building fixture component (12), and has a force-path characteristic which is adapted to define the resistance force in dependence on a relative movement of the building fixture component (12) relative to the building (10); and the force-path characteristic is adapted to rise at least one of disproportionately or rapidly from a predetermined threshold value (34) of the relative movement with increasing values of the relative movement.

2. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the force-path characteristic is adapted to rise progressively.

3. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a route of the force-path characteristic has at the threshold value (34) a bend which initiates a transition to a steeper rise in the force-path characteristic.

4. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a third extension portion (35) extending between the first and second edge regions (18, 20) and entirely within the insulating body (16), the first extension portion (24) extends perpendicular to the first edge region (18) and the second extension portion (26) extends perpendicular to the second edge region (20), the second extension portion (26) extends in alignment with the first extension portion (24), and a length of the third extension portion (35) is greater than a distance between the first and second edge region (18, 20).

5. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the third extension portion (35) comprises a non-tensioned cable or as a bent reinforcement rod.

6. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the force absorption element (22) is adapted to execute a movement inside the insulating body (16) in dependence on the resistance force.

7. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the force absorption element (22) is adapted to have a first stiffness in an event of a first force emanating from the building fixture component (12), and the force absorption element (22) is adapted to have a second stiffness that is disproportionately greater than the first stiffness in an event of a second force, greater than the first force, emanating from the building fixture component (12).

8. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the first extension portion (24) that extends between the first edge region (18) and a building-side end (38) of the force absorption element (22), or the second extension portion (26) that extends between the second edge region (20) and an end of the force absorption element (22) on the side of the building fixture component (40) is enclosed completely by an elastically formed slip-on sleeve (42) having a lesser stiffness than the respective extension portion (24, 26).

9. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the slip-on sleeve (42) is adapted to enable a relative movement between at least one of the building fixture component (12) or the building (10), and the respective extension portion (24, 26) in an event of a force emanating from the building fixture component (12).

10. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the first extension portion (24) extends perpendicular or inclined to the first edge region (18), and the second extension portion (26) extends perpendicular or inclined to the second edge region (20).

11. A connector element (14) for installation between a building fixture component (12) and a building (10), the connector element (14) comprising: an insulating body (16) that is adapted to create a thermal insulation between the building fixture component (12) and the building (10), the insulating body (16) has a first edge region (18) that is adapted to be on a building side, and a second edge region (20) that is adapted to be on a side of the building fixture component (12); a force absorption element (22) with a first extension portion (24) that is adapted to be on the building side, and a second extension portion (26) that is adapted to be on the side of the building fixture component (12), the force absorption element (22) is adapted to create a resistance force counter to a force emanating from the building fixture component (12), and has a force-path characteristic which is adapted to define the resistance force in dependence on a relative movement of the building fixture component (12) relative to the building (10); and a third extension portion (35) extending between the first and second edge regions (18, 20) and entirely within the insulating body (16), the first extension portion (24) extends perpendicular to the first edge region (18) and the second extension portion (26) extends perpendicular to the second edge region (20), the second extension portion (26) extends in alignment with the first extension portion (24), and a length of the third extension portion (35) is greater than a distance between the first and second edge region (18, 20).

12. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the third extension portion (35) comprises a non-tensioned cable or as a bent reinforcement rod.

13. A connector element (14) for installation between a building fixture component (12) and a building (10), the connector element (14) comprising: an insulating body (16) that is adapted to create a thermal insulation between the building fixture component (12) and the building (10), the insulating body (16) has a first edge region (18) that is adapted to be on a building side, and a second edge region (20) that is adapted to be on a side of the building fixture component (12); a force absorption element (22) with a first extension portion (24) that is adapted to be on the building side, and a second extension portion (26) that is adapted to be on the side of the building fixture component (12), the force absorption element (22) is adapted to create a resistance force counter to a force emanating from the building fixture component (12), and has a force-path characteristic which is adapted to define the resistance force in dependence on a relative movement of the building fixture component (12) relative to the building (10); and at least one of the first extension portion (24) that extends between the first edge region (18) and a building-side end (38) of the force absorption element (22), or the second extension portion (26) that extends between the second edge region (20) and an end of the force absorption element (22) on the side of the building fixture component (40) is enclosed completely by an elastically formed slip-on sleeve (42) having a lesser stiffness than the respective extension portion (24, 26).

14. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the slip-on sleeve (42) is adapted to enable a relative movement between at least one of the building fixture component (12) or the building (10), and the respective extension portion (24, 26) in an event of a force emanating from the building fixture component (12).

15. The connector element (14) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the first extension portion (24) extends perpendicular or inclined to the first edge region (18), and the second extension portion (26) extends perpendicular or inclined to the second edge region (20).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Further advantages and advantageous configurations of the invention are apparent from the description of the figures and from the illustrations.

[0029] The invention will now be described in detail below with reference to the illustrations. In the drawings:

[0030] FIG. 1A: shows a cross-sectional view through a building with a building fixture component and a connector element in a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention;

[0031] FIG. 1B: shows an enlarged section of the cross-sectional view of FIG. 1A;

[0032] FIG. 2: shows a force-path characteristic of a respective connector element in a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention;

[0033] FIG. 3A: shows a plan view of a connector element in a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention;

[0034] FIG. 3B: shows a cross-section through the connector element of FIG. 3A;

[0035] FIG. 3C shows the connector element of FIG. 3A in an exemplary installation arrangement;

[0036] FIG. 4A: shows a plan view of a connector element in a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention;

[0037] FIG. 4B: shows a cross-section through the connector element of FIG. 4A;

[0038] FIG. 4C: shows the connector element of FIG. 4A in an exemplary installation arrangement;

[0039] FIG. 5A: shows a plan view of a connector element in a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention;

[0040] FIG. 5B: shows a cross-section through the connector element of FIG. 5A

[0041] FIG. 5C: shows the connector element of FIG. 5A in an exemplary installation arrangement;

[0042] FIG. 6A: shows a plan view of a connector element in a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention;

[0043] FIG. 6B: shows a cross-section through the connector element of FIG. 6A; and

[0044] FIG. 6C: shows the connector element of FIG. 6A in an exemplary installation arrangement.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] FIG. 1A shows a cross-sectional view through a building 10 with a building fixture component 12 and a connector element 14 in a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention. The connector element 14 is provided for installation between the building fixture component 12 and the building 10. The connector element 14 has an insulating body 16 which creates a thermal insulation between the building fixture component 12 and the building 10. The insulating body 16 has a first edge region 18 on the building side, and a second edge region 20 on the side of the building fixture component 12.

[0046] The connector element 14 enables an attachment or a connection of the building fixture component 12 to the building 10. A connection to the building shell of the building 10, more particularly to a ceiling panel 28 of the building 10, is preferred. The building fixture component 12 can be a balcony or a balcony panel, or a projecting building component extending from the building.

[0047] FIG. 1B shows an enlarged section of the cross-sectional view of FIG. 1A. The connector element 14 can enable the transfer and/or absorption of horizontal or transverse forces 30 and/or compressive, tensile forces 32 or corresponding moments which can emanate from the building fixture component 12.

[0048] The connector element 14 comprises a force absorption element 22 with a first extension portion 24 arranged on the building side, and a second extension portion 26 which is arranged on the side of the building fixture component 12. The force absorption element 22 causes a resistance force which is directed opposite a force emanating from the building fixture component 12.

[0049] FIG. 2 shows a force-path characteristic of a respective connector element 14 in a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention. The force absorption element has a force-path characteristic which defines the resistance force in dependence on a relative movement of the building fixture component relative to the building. The values of the resistance force are entered on the vertical axis, and the values of the relative movement are entered on the horizontal axis. From a certain threshold value 34 of the relative movement, the characteristic line rises disproportionately and/or rapidly with increasing values of the relative movement. The dotted characteristic line shows a progressive path of the force-path characteristic. The solid characteristic line shows a route of the force-path characteristic with a bend at the threshold value 34 which initiates the transition to a greater rise in the characteristic line.

[0050] Changes in length between the building fixture component and the building can thereby be allowed, and horizontal forces arising through the effects of earthquakes can be adequately absorbed. Excessive strain on the connector element between the building and the building fixture component can thereby be avoided. Furthermore, the horizontal forces arising in the event of earthquake stresses parallel to the first and/or second edge region of the insulating body can be absorbed without impairing the change in length.

[0051] The threshold value 34 can be measured by a corresponding design of the force absorption element so that changes in length, in particular changes in length caused by temperature, between the building fixture component and the building are possible, and in the event of greater values beyond the threshold value, any further relative movement between the building and the building fixture component is made difficult.

[0052] FIG. 3A shows a plan view of a connector element 14 in a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 3B shows a cross-section through the connector element 14 of FIG. 3A.

[0053] The force absorption element 22 of the connector element 14 comprises a third extension portion 35 running between the first and second edge regions 18, 20 and entirely inside the insulating body 16. The first extension portion 24 is perpendicular to the first edge region 18, and the second extension portion 26 is perpendicular to the second edge region 20. The second extension portion 26 runs in alignment with the first extension portion 24. The length of the third extension portion 35 is greater than the distance between the first and second edge regions 18, 20. Here the third extension portion 35 is designed in particular as a non-tensioned cable, which can execute a movement inside the insulating body 16 in dependence on the resistance force.

[0054] Changes in length between the building fixture component and the building can thereby be possible, and horizontal forces arising through the effects of earthquakes can be adequately absorbed.

[0055] FIG. 3C shows the connector element 14 of FIG. 3A in an exemplary installation arrangement. The connector element 14 is installed here as a module and in combination with reinforcement elements 36. The reinforcement elements 36 comprise an insulating body 16. The connector element 14 can be provided to absorb horizontal forces, and the reinforcement elements 36 can be provided to absorb tensile and compressive forces.

[0056] FIG. 4A shows a plan view of a connector element 14 in a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 4B shows a cross-section through the connector element 14 of FIG. 4A. The third extension portion 35 of the force absorption element 22 is designed here in particular as a bent reinforcement rod. The force absorption element 22 thereby has a first stiffness in the event of a first force emanating from the building fixture component, and a second stiffness in the event of a force, larger than the first force, emanating from the building fixture component wherein the second stiffness is disproportionately greater than the first stiffness.

[0057] Excessive strain on the connecting region between the building and the building fixture component in the event of earthquake stresses can thereby be avoided.

[0058] FIG. 4C shows the connector element 14 of FIG. 4A in an exemplary installation arrangement. The connector element 14 is installed as a module in combination with further reinforcement elements 36.

[0059] FIG. 5A shows a plan view of a connector element 14 in a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 5B shows a cross-section through the connector element 14 of FIG. 5A.

[0060] The force absorption element 22 has a first extension portion 24 which extends between the first edge region 18 and a building-side end 38 of the force absorption element 22. Furthermore, the force absorption element 22 has a second extension portion 26 which extends between the second edge region 20 and an end 40 of the force absorption element 22 on the side of the building fixture component. The first and second extension portions 24, 26, which here each run in particular inclined to the first and second edge regions 18, 20 respectively, are each completely enclosed by an elastically formed slip-on sleeve 42 having a lesser stiffness than the respective extension portion 24, 26. The slip-on sleeve 42 enables, in the event of a force emanating from the building fixture component, a relative movement between the building fixture component, the building and the respective extension portion 24, 26. Deformation, particularly deformation caused by temperature changes, of the building fixture component can thereby take place unrestrained, and on reaching a maximum permissible relative movement between the building and building fixture component, a direct force transfer is possible between the building and the building fixture component. At the same time, the horizontal forces which appear through earthquake stresses parallel to the first and/or second edge region of the insulating body 16 can be absorbed.

[0061] FIG. 5C shows the connector element 14 of FIG. 5A in an exemplary installation arrangement. The connector element 14 is installed as a module in combination with further reinforcement elements 36.

[0062] FIG. 6A shows a plan view of a connector element 14 in a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 6B shows a cross-section through the connector element 14 of FIG. 6A.

[0063] The force absorption element 22 has a first extension portion 24, which runs between the first edge region 18 and a building-side end of the force absorption element 22, and a second extension portion 26 which extends between the second edge region 20 and an end 40 of the force absorption element 22 located on the side of the building fixture component and which each run perpendicular to the first edge region 18 and to the second edge region 20 respectively. A force transfer, free of transverse force, can thereby be possible between the building and the building fixture component.

[0064] FIG. 6C shows the connector element 14 of FIG. 6A in an exemplary installation arrangement. The connector element 14 is installed as a module in combination with further reinforcement elements 36.

REFERENCE NUMERAL LIST

[0065] 10 Building

[0066] 12 Building fixture component

[0067] 14 Connector element

[0068] 16 Insulating body

[0069] 18 Edge region

[0070] 20 Edge region

[0071] 22 Force absorption element

[0072] 24 Extension portion

[0073] 26 Extension portion

[0074] 28 Ceiling panel

[0075] 30 Horizontal, transverse force

[0076] 32 Compressive, tensile force

[0077] 34 Threshold value

[0078] 35 Extension portion

[0079] 36 Reinforcement element

[0080] 38 Building-side end

[0081] 40 End on the building fixture component side

[0082] 42 Slip-on sleeve