GUTTER SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to a gutter system (1) with at least one frame unit (10), at least one cover unit (20) and at least one first damping element (14), wherein the frame unit (10) has at least one receiving area (12) for arranging the cover unit (20). The receiving area (12) of the frame unit (10) has at least three side walls (12.1; 12.2; 12.3; 12.4; 12.5), wherein the first damping element (14) is provided between the frame unit (10) and the cover unit (20) in such a way that the cover unit (20) is received in the frame unit (10) in a damping mariner in at least three spatial directions.

Claims

1. A gutter system (1) with at least one frame unit (10), at least one cover unit (20) and at least one first damping element (14), wherein the frame unit (10) has at least one receiving area (12) for arranging the cover unit (20), wherein the receiving area (12) of the frame unit (10) has at least three side walls (12.1; 12.2; 12.3; 12.4; 12.5), wherein the first damping element (14) is provided between the frame unit (10) and the cover unit (20) in such a way that the cover unit (20) is received in the frame unit (10) in a damping manner in at least three spatial directions.

2. The gutter system (1) of claim 1, the receiving area (12) of the frame unit (10) with the at least three side walls (12.1; 12.2; 12.3; 12.4; 12.5) is designed as an undercut such that the cover unit (20) is surrounded at least partially by the frame unit (10) along at least three sides.

3. The gutter system (1) of claim 1, the cover unit (10) has at least one engagement element (22) for engagement in the receiving area (12) of the frame unit (10).

4. The gutter system (1) of claim 1, the cover unit (20) is designed in combination with at least one movable securing element (24), so that the movable securing element (24) is movable for the at least temporary engagement into the receiving area (12) of the frame unit (10).

5. The gutter system (1) of claim 3, the at least one first damping element (14) is provided along at least three of the side walls (12.1; 12.2; 12.3; 12.4; 12.5) of the receiving area (12) of the frame unit (10) or the at least one first damping element (14) is provided as an attachment for arrangement on the cover unit (20) on the at least an engaging element (22).

6. The gutter system (1) of claim 1, the at least one first damping element (14) is provided as a surface coating or as at least one insert (16) for positioning along the receiving area (12).

7. The gutter system (1) of claim 1, at least one second damping element (14.2) is provided along the frame unit (10) on a side of the frame unit (10) opposite the first arranged damping element (14).

8. The gutter system (1) of claim 7, the first damping element (14) or a second damping element (14.2) are arranged such that the cover unit (20) is accommodated in a damping manner in the frame unit (10) on side walls (12.4; 12.5) of the receiving area (12) in the longitudinal direction of the gutter system (1).

9. The gutter system (1) of claim 7, the first damping element (14) and/or a second damping element (14.2) has a plastically and/or elastically deformable material.

10. The gutter system (1) of claim 6, the frame unit (10) is provided by means of an insert (16) as the first damping element (14) with at least one displacement safety device, wherein the insert (16) engages in the cover unit (20) in such a way that a displacement protection is provided in the longitudinal direction of the gutter system (1).

11. The gutter system (1) of claim 1, the frame unit (10) is designed symmetrically to a longitudinal axis of the gutter system (1).

Description

[0046] The invention is explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0047] In particular, schematically:

[0048] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a gutter system according to a first embodiment;

[0049] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an insert for use with a gutter system according to FIG. 1;

[0050] FIGS. 3a-d are different views of a second exemplary embodiment of the gutter system;

[0051] FIGS. 4a-b are different views of a third exemplary embodiment of the gutter system;

[0052] FIG. 5 is a cross section of a fourth exemplary embodiment of the gutter system, in particular a representation of the securing element;

[0053] FIG. 6 shows different views of the fourth embodiment of the gutter system, in particular a representation of the securing element; and

[0054] FIGS. 7a-d show different views of a fifth embodiment of the gutter system, in a particular representation of the securing element.

[0055] FIG. 1 shows a cross-sectional view of a gutter system 1 according to a first exemplary embodiment. The gutter system 1 has a frame unit 10 and a cover unit 20.

[0056] The frame unit 10 is provided with undercut receiving areas 12 on both sides. The receiving areas 12 are formed by a first, second and third side wall 12.1; 12.2; 12.3 formed by at least three side walls.

[0057] Along the three side walls 12.1; 12.2; 12.3, a first damping element 14 is provided. The first damping element 14 can be provided as a surface coating or as an insert 16 (cf. FIG. 2).

[0058] According to FIG. 1, the cover or grate unit 20 has at least one engagement element 22 which is provided for engagement in an undercut receiving area 12 of the frame unit 10. The first damping element 14 is formed between the frame unit 10 and the cover unit 20.

[0059] The cover unit 20 can be designed with at least one engagement element 22 on one side or on both sides. According to FIG. 1, a one-sided design of the engagement element 22 on the cover unit 20 is provided. In this sense, the cover unit 20 can be designed asymmetrically.

[0060] Furthermore, according to FIG. 1, a non-positive and/or positive connection of the cover unit 20 to the frame unit 10 is provided. In addition, the frame unit 10 has first bracing elements 18, which can be designed as a V-shaped groove symmetrically along a longitudinal axis of the gutter system 1. A reciprocal or direction-independent arrangement of the cover unit 20 on the frame unit 10 is thus possible.

[0061] The cover unit 20 has at least one securing element 24, in particular in the form of a snap hook with a V-shaped nose for engaging one of the first bracing elements 18. According to FIG. 1, the at least one securing element 24 is provided on the side of the cover unit 20 opposite the engagement element 22. In this way, a releasable non-positive and/or positive connection between cover unit 20 and frame unit 10 can expediently be provided.

[0062] By providing the engagement element 22 and the at least one securing element 24 on opposite sides according to FIG. 1, a non-positive and/or positive connection between the frame unit 10 and the cover unit 20 can be brought about in the sense of an at least partially rotational movement of the cover unit 20.

[0063] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an insert 16 for use with a gutter system according to FIG. 1.

[0064] The insert 16 can be introduced into one of the receiving areas 12 of the frame unit 10. In this sense, the insert 16 can provide dampened side walls 12.1; 12.2; 12.3; 12.4; 12.5 in different spatial directions, at least in three spatial directions, or serve as damping for intermediate ribs along the receiving area 12.

[0065] Furthermore, any arrangement of a plurality of inserts 16 along the receiving area 12 is possible, in particular depending on the positioning of the securing elements 24 along the cover or grate unit 20.

[0066] Various views of a second exemplary embodiment of the gutter system 1 are shown in FIGS. 3a-d.

[0067] In particular, FIG. 3a illustrates the cover unit with two securing elements 24 and two first damping elements 14, which are each spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the gutter system 1.

[0068] The first damping elements 14 are accordingly provided for damping the cover unit 20 in sections along the receiving area 12.

[0069] In particular, damping in the longitudinal direction of the gutter system 1, with respect to the fourth and fifth side walls 12.4; 12.5 of the receiving area 12 can be provided, which can be divided by intermediate ribs or the like. The intermediate ribs can be used as fourth or fifth side walls 12.4; 12.5. With the aid of such intermediate ribs, a damped securing of the cover unit 20 against slipping in the longitudinal direction of the gutter system 1 can also be provided.

[0070] The positioning of the engagement element 22 in the receiving area 12 of the gutter unit 10, which is at least partially undercut, is shown in FIG. 3b. In this way, the cover unit 20 cannot be removed from the frame unit 10 in an exclusively vertical direction. The engagement element 22 and the receiving area 12 represent a releasable interlocking.

[0071] In FIG. 3c a damped mounting of the cover unit 20 or the engagement element 22 in the receiving area 12 of the frame unit 10 is shown.

[0072] In particular, the engagement element 22 is encompassed by the first damping element 14 or the first damping element 14 is arranged on the engagement element 22. In this way, damping is particularly possible with respect to the first, second and third side walls 12.1; 12.2; 12.3 of the receiving area 12 of the frame unit 10.

[0073] In FIG. 3d the damped mounting of the engagement element 22 is shown in the receiving area 12 divided by intermediate ribs.

[0074] In particular, the first damping element 14 engages around the engagement element 22 of the cover unit 20 in such a way that a displacement safety in the longitudinal direction of the gutter system 1 is provided in a damped form.

[0075] FIGS. 4a-b show different views of a third exemplary embodiment of the gutter system 1. In particular, an embodiment of the securing element 24 in the sense of the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 is illustrated.

[0076] The securing element 24 engages non-positively and/or positively in the undercut receiving area 12 of the frame unit 10. Furthermore, the securing element 24 engages with a V-shaped nose in the first bracing element 18, which is provided below the receiving area for bracing the securing element 24 in combination with the cover or grate unit 20. In this way, the cover unit 20 can be interlocked on the frame unit 10.

[0077] In particular, the at least one first bracing element 18 can be arranged below the receiving area 12 on the frame unit 10 and cast or encapsulated.

[0078] The frame unit 10 can preferably be designed symmetrically with the receiving areas 12 on both sides, so that the cover unit 20 with the engagement elements 22 and the securing elements 24 can be inserted on both sides or alternately or independently of direction.

[0079] FIG. 5 shows a cross section of a fourth exemplary embodiment of the gutter system 1, in particular a representation of the securing element 24. Various further views of the fourth exemplary embodiment are illustrated in FIG. 6.

[0080] According to FIGS. 5 and 6, the securing element 24 is designed as a rotationally movable securing element 24.

[0081] In particular, the securing element 24 is received in a receiving opening 20.3 of the cover unit 20 such that it can move in rotation or is clipped onto a rotary shaft of the cover unit 20.

[0082] The axis of rotation of the securing element 24 is aligned on the cover unit 20 in the longitudinal direction of the gutter system 1 and is provided directly adjacent to the receiving area 12 on the cover unit 20. Thus, in the course of a locking rotation, the securing element 24 can engage or rotate into the undercut receiving area 12 of the frame unit 12.

[0083] At an opposite end of the securing element 24, which in the locked state protrudes to a central area of the gutter system 1, a latching lug according to FIG. 6 is formed.

[0084] The latching lug of the securing element 24 can come into engagement with a first bracing element 18 for locking or interlocking, which is formed on the cover or grate unit 20 in the sense of a projection.

[0085] In this way, the securing element 24 can be latched in a blocking position or locking position on the bracing element 18, wherein the securing element 24 on the opposite side of the axis of rotation engages in the undercut receiving area 12. Thus, the cover unit or the grate unit 20 and the frame unit 10 can expediently be interlocked with one another by means of the securing element 24 according to FIGS. 5 and 6.

[0086] FIGS. 7a-d show different views of a fifth exemplary embodiment of the gutter system 1, in particular a representation of the securing element 24.

[0087] According to FIG. 7a, the release area 24.3 is formed centrally in the transverse direction of the securing element 24. Furthermore, the securing element 24 can be designed in such a way that it only partially closes the receiving opening 20.3. A plurality of securing elements 24 are provided at a distance from one another in the longitudinal direction of the gutter system 1.

[0088] A cross-sectional view of the fifth exemplary embodiment is shown in FIG. 7b.

[0089] The frame unit 10 is designed with the receiving area 12 for mounting and receiving the cover unit 20. The receiving area 12 is at least partially designed as an undercut or is undercut.

[0090] The cover unit 20 has a receiving opening 20.3 for mounting and receiving the securing element 24. Essentially, the receiving opening 20.3 can expand, at least in sections, from top to bottom, along the orientation of the cover unit 20 in normal use. In this way, waste or dirt that can enter the receiving opening 20.3 from above can fall through the cover or grate unit 20.

[0091] In addition, the receiving opening 20.3 is formed in a central area of the cover unit 20 or the gutter system 1 with a support surface 20.2. The support surface 20.2 runs essentially in the vertical direction and has a radius or a rounding at least at its lower end.

[0092] Furthermore, the frame unit 20 has at least one bearing element 20.1. The bearing element 20.1 extends according to FIG. 1 longitudinally and transversely to the Longitudinal direction of the gutter system 1. In particular, the bearing element 20.1 can be designed to be slightly inclined with respect to the horizontal.

[0093] The bearing element 20.1 can have loss protection device 20.4 at one end, in particular in the direction of the central area of the gutter system 1. The loss protection device 20.4 can be designed as a bulge or protrusion along the bearing element 20.1. A non-positive and/or positive connection between the cover unit 20 and the securing element 24 is thus available. A captive interlocking is thus provided.

[0094] The securing element 24 is inserted in the cover or grate unit 20 according to FIG. 1 and engages with a first end in a non-positive and/or positive manner in the receiving area 12 of the frame unit 10. Since the securing element 24 is configured with a phase along its underside at this first end, the securing element 24 can be locked into the receiving area 12 of the frame unit 10 in a simplified manner.

[0095] The securing element 24 is designed with at least one bearing groove 24.1, which is designed to correspond to the bearing element 20.1 of the receiving opening 20.3 of the cover unit 20. The bearing element 20.1 can thus engage in the bearing groove 24.1 in a non-positive and/or positive manner for sliding engagement. Support and guidance of the securing element 24 through the cover unit 20 are available.

[0096] Furthermore, the securing element 24 has a closing lever 24.2 at a second end, which is arranged in the central area of the gutter system 1. The closing lever 24.2 is elastically and/or plastically deformable. In particular, the closing lever 24.2 is provided in such a way that it can support itself against the support surface 20.2 of the cover unit 20 in order to apply a closing force to the securing element 24 and thus ensure that it locks or engages in the receiving opening 12 of the frame unit 10.

[0097] The securing element 24 can be understood as a spring-loaded securing element 24 in consideration of the preferably elastically deformable closing lever 24.2.

[0098] Furthermore, the securing element 30 has the release area 24.3, which is provided for engagement with, for example, a screwdriver, a lever element or the like. In this way, a release force that exceeds the closing force of the locking lever 24, supported on the support surface 20.2, can be applied to the securing element 24 exclusively with the aid of a tool, in order to release the engagement of the securing element 24 in the receiving area 12 of the frame unit 10.

[0099] FIGS. 7c-d show cross-sectional views of the sixth embodiment, in particular to illustrate the functionality of the securing element 24. In particular, FIGS. 7c and 7d show the attachment or interlocking of the securing element 24 on the cover unit 20 so that a captive connection is ensured.

[0100] The securing element 24 is pushed along the bearing grooves 24.1 and the bearing elements 20.1 into the cover unit 20 or into the receiving opening 20.3 of the cover unit 20.

[0101] The locking lever 24.2 also slides along the bearing element 20.1 according to FIG. 7c. The locking lever 24.2 can be elastically deformed and slide on the anti-loss device 20.4 of the bearing element 20.1 in such a way that the locking lever 24.2 can snap over and the locking lever 24.2 slides over the anti-loss device 20.4 in the form of a bulge or bulge of the bearing element 20.1.

[0102] In this way, according to FIG. 7d, the securing element 24 can be latched onto the cover unit 20. A captive connection or interlocking between the cover unit 20 and the securing element 24 can be provided.

[0103] Furthermore, the upper side of the securing element 24 can be designed in such a way that the sliding connection between the bearing elements 20.1 and the bearing grooves 24.1 is protected from contamination. The receiving opening 20.3, which is preferably at least partially funnel-shaped in a downward direction, enables dirt and waste to fall through. Blocking of the securing element 24 is thus essentially avoided.

[0104] In summary, the present invention makes it possible to provide a gutter system 1 with a simplified and cost-effective structure, with a secure and quiet accommodation of the cover or grate unit 20 along the frame unit 10 being ensured. In particular, a damped and secured or theft-proof mounting of the cover unit 20 on the frame unit 10 can be achieved.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0105] 1 gutter system

[0106] 10 frame unit

[0107] 12 receiving area

[0108] 12.1 first side wall

[0109] 12.2 second side wall

[0110] 12.3 third side wall

[0111] 12.4 fourth side wall

[0112] 12.5 fifth side wall

[0113] 14 first damping element

[0114] 16 insert

[0115] 18 first bracing element

[0116] 20 cover/grate unit

[0117] 20.1 bearing element

[0118] 20.2 support surface

[0119] 20.3 receiving opening

[0120] 20.4 anti-loss protection

[0121] 22 engagement element

[0122] 24 securing element

[0123] 24.1 bearing groove

[0124] 24.2 closing lever

[0125] 24.3 release area