Profile system for a sanitary facility

Abstract

A profile system for a sanitary system, such as a floor-level shower, includes at least one profile element and at least one flat and flexible sealing element. The sealing element has a mounting area which, in a non-installed state, is fixed to the profile element by a mounting element. The sealing element includes at least one region overlapping the profile element, the overlapping region being adapted to fix the profile element in its mounting position.

Claims

1. Profile system for attachment to one or more surfaces of a sanitary installation, the profile system comprising: a profile element, the profile element being an elongate body extending in a length direction between spaced-apart opposite first and second ends of the body spaced apart by a length of the profile element, the body comprising a first outer surface extending the length of the profile element from the first end of the body to the second end of the body and extending transverse to the length direction between spaced-apart opposite edges of the first outer surface; a sealing element for sealing between the profile element and the one or more surfaces of the sanitation installation, the sealing element being formed from a flat, flexible, and foldable membrane impermeable to water; and a fastener; the sealing element comprising a mounting area and an overlapping area, the mounting area being fixed to the first outer surface of the profile element by the fastener; the overlapping area surrounding the mounting area and being loose and movable with respect to the profile element away from the profile element; the overlapping area being extendable beyond the ends of the profile element and being extendable beyond the edges of the first outer surface whereby the overlapping area of the sealing element can extend beyond the edges of the first outer surface when the first outer surface of the profile element is against a surface of the one or more surfaces of the sanitary installation; and wherein the mounting area of the sealing element is disposed between the first and second ends of the profile element but does not extend the length of the profile element whereby the first and second ends of the profile element are each spaced away from the mounting area.

2. Profile system for attachment to one or more surfaces of a sanitary installation, the profile system comprising: a profile element, the profile element being an elongate body extending in a length direction between spaced-apart opposite first and second ends of the body spaced apart by a length of the profile element, the body comprising a first outer surface extending the length of the profile element from the first end of the body to the second end of the body and extending transverse to the length direction between spaced-apart opposite edges of the first outer surface; the profile element defining a channel extending along the length of the profile element and open at the ends of the body, the channel partially surrounded by the first and second outer surfaces of the profile element; a sealing element for sealing between the profile element and the one or more surfaces of the sanitation installation, the sealing element being formed from a flat, flexible, and foldable membrane impermeable to water; and a fastener; the sealing element comprising a mounting area and an overlapping area, the mounting area being fixed to the first outer surface of the profile element by the fastener; the overlapping area surrounding the mounting area and being loose and movable with respect to the profile element away from the profile element; the overlapping area being extendable beyond the ends of the profile element and being extendable beyond the edges of the first outer surface whereby the overlapping area of the sealing element can extend beyond the edges of the first outer surface when the first outer surface of the profile element is against a surface of the one or more surfaces of the sanitary installation; the profile element comprising a plurality of openings spaced away from the first and second ends of the body and extending through the body from an exterior surface of the body, the plurality of openings being in fluid communication with the channel.

3. Profile system according to claim 1, wherein the profile element body comprises a second outer surface extending the length of the profile element from one end of the body to the other end of the body and extending from one edge of the first outer surface away from the first outer surface to an opposite edge of the second outer surface, and the overlapping area of the sealing element is extendable over the second outer surface and beyond the opposite edge of the second outer surface.

4. Profile system according to claim 3, wherein the fastener also fixes the mounting area of the sealing element to the second outer surface of the profile element.

5. Profile system according to claim 1, wherein the profile element defines a channel extending along the length of the profile element and open at the ends of the body, the channel partially surrounded by the first and second outer surfaces of the profile element.

6. Profile system according to claim 2, wherein the mounting area of the sealing element is disposed between the first and second ends of the profile element but does not extend the length of the profile element whereby the first and second ends of the profile element are each spaced away from the mounting area.

7. Profile system according to claim 2, wherein the body of the profile element is a U-shaped member comprising a lower base wall, an upper base wall spaced from the lower base wall, and a back wall connecting the upper base wall and the lower base wall, the back wall facing the channel; the plurality of openings comprising at least one discharge opening formed as a through-hole extending through the lower base wall and fluidly connecting the channel with the exterior of the body; and the plurality of openings comprising at least one inlet opening, each at least one inlet opening formed as a hole extending from an exterior surface of the lower base wall to one of the at least one discharge opening.

8. Profile system according to claim 7, wherein the lower base wall extends away from the back wall to a free end having a surface facing away from the back wall, the hole of each at least one inlet opening extending from the said surface into the lower base wall.

9. Profile system according to claim 8, wherein each at least one inlet opening slopes towards an exterior surface of the lower base wall as the inlet opening extends into the lower base wall towards the one discharge opening.

10. Profile system according to claim 7, wherein the profile element comprises a second outer surface extending the length of the body and extending from one edge of the first outer surface away from the first outer surface to an opposite edge of the second outer surface; the first outer surface of the body is disposed on the back wall and the second outer surface of the body is disposed on the lower base wall; and the fastener also fixes the mounting area of the sealing element to the second outer surface.

11. Profile system according to claim 10, wherein the first and second outer surfaces are each flat.

12. Profile system according to claim 10, wherein the overlapping area of the sealing element is extendable over the second outer surface and beyond the opposite edge of the second outer surface.

13. Profile system according to claim 12, wherein the mounting area of the sealing element is disposed between the first and second ends of the profile element but does not extend the length of the profile element whereby the first and second ends of the profile element are each spaced away from the mounting area.

14. Profile system according to claim 3, in which the body of the profile element has an L-profile or T-profile, the L-profile or the T-profile comprising a base and a leg, the first outer surface of the body being disposed on one of the base and the leg, the second outer surface of the body being disposed on the other of the base and the leg.

15. Profile element according to claim 3, wherein the body of the profile element is an “L”-shaped member comprising a pair of legs, the first outer surface on one leg of the pair of legs and the second outer surface on the other leg of the pair of legs.

16. Profile system according to claim 15, comprising a clamping profile being attached to one leg of the pair of legs of the profile element, the clamping profile comprising a pair of spaced-apart walls that define an empty gap between them, the spaced-apart walls being configured to receive into the gap an object that urges the spaced-apart walls away from one another to generate an interference fit between the object and the spaced-apart walls that holds the object in the clamping profile.

17. Profile system according to claim 16, wherein the clamping profile is attached to one leg of the pair of legs of the profile element and is adjustably positioned along the length of the one leg.

18. Profile system according to claim 17, comprising an insert disposed between the spaced-apart walls of the clamping profile, the insert defining a slot to receive an object inserted into the gap whereby an object that would otherwise not generate an interference fit can be held by the clamping profile.

19. Profile system according to claim 15, comprising a U-shaped surge profile attached to one leg of the pair of legs of the profile element, the surge profile being adjustably positionable along the length of the one leg.

20. Profile system according to claim 1, wherein the body of the profile element is a U-shaped member comprising a base wall, an upper base wall spaced from the base, and a back wall connecting the upper base and base, the first outer surface being disposed on the back wall.

21. Profile system according to claim 1, wherein the first outer surface of the body of the profile element is disposed on a magnetic strip forming a portion of the body.

22. Profile system according to claim 1, wherein the fastener is an adhesive or a screw.

23. Profile system according to claim 1, wherein the overlapping area of the sealing element is attached to one or more surfaces of a sanitation installation, the one or more surfaces being adjacent to the profile element and fixing the profile element at an installation location of the sanitation installation with respect to the one or more surfaces.

24. Profile system for attachment to a sanitary installation, the profile system comprising: a profile element, the profile element being an elongate body extending in a length direction between spaced-apart opposite first and second ends of the body spaced apart by a length of the profile element, the body comprising a first outer surface and a second outer surface; the first outer surface extending the length of the profile element from the first end of the body to the second end of the body and extending transverse to the length direction between spaced-apart opposite first and second edges of the first outer surface; the second outer surface extending the length of the profile element from the first end of the body to the second end of the body and extending transverse to the length direction from the second edge of the first outer surface to a third edge spaced apart from the second edge wherein the first and second outer surfaces are transverse to each other and the second edge is common to both the first and second outer surfaces; the first and second outer surfaces being disposed on and forming outer surfaces of respective first and second walls of the body; a sealing element for sealing between the profile element and one or more surfaces of the sanitation installation, the sealing element being formed from a flat, flexible, and foldable membrane impermeable to water; and the sealing element comprising a mounting area and an overlapping area, the mounting area being fixed to at least one of the first and second outer surfaces of the profile element; the overlapping area surrounding the mounting area and being unattached to and movable with respect to the profile element; the overlapping area being extendable beyond the ends of the profile element and being extendable beyond the first and third edges of the first and second outer surfaces, the overlapping area being extendable beyond the profile element when extending beyond the first edge and extendable beyond the profile element when extending beyond the third edge wherein the sealing element can cover all of both the first and second outer surfaces and can extend away from the profile element beyond the first edge and the third edge of the profile element.

25. Profile system according to claim 24, wherein the mounting area of the sealing element is fixed to both the first and second outer surfaces.

26. Profile system according to claim 24 wherein the profile element defines a channel extending along the length of the profile element and open at the ends of the body, the channel being partially surrounded by the first and second walls of the profile element.

27. Profile system according to claim 26 wherein the profile element includes a channel opening and a discharge opening; the channel opening extending along the length of the profile element that fluidly communicates the channel with the exterior of the profile element whereby water from outside of the profile element can flow into the channel through the opening; and the discharge opening extending through one of the first wall and the second wall and fluidly communicating the channel with the exterior of the profile element.

28. Profile system according to claim 27, wherein the body of the profile element is a U-shaped member comprising a lower base wall, an upper base wall spaced from the lower base wall, and a back wall connecting the upper base wall and the lower base wall, the back wall facing the channel and the channel opening, the first wall being the back wall and the second wall being the lower base wall; and the discharge opening is disposed in the lower base wall.

29. Profile system according to claim 28 wherein the lower base wall comprises an inner wall surface facing the channel opening and extending along the channel opening, the inner wall surface extending transverse to the length direction towards the back wall and sloping towards the outer surface of the second wall as the inner wall surface extends towards the back wall.

30. Profile system according to claim 27 wherein the overlapping area of the sealing element is attached to one or more surfaces of a sanitation installation, the sanitation installation including a drain pipe that receives water to be drained from sanitation installation, the drain pipe extending away from the discharge opening of the profile element whereby water discharged from the channel through the discharge opening is received into the drain pipe.

31. Profile system according to claim 24, wherein the first and second outer surfaces are each flat.

Description

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a perspective representation of a first embodiment profile system in an inclined view from the front.

(2) FIG. 2 is a top view of the profile system shown in FIG. 1.

(3) FIG. 3 is a cross-section of the profile system shown in FIG. 1 arranged on a wall surface.

(4) FIG. 4 is a cross-section of the profile system shown in FIG. 1 in the installation position.

(5) FIG. 5 is a top view of a second embodiment profile system′

(6) FIG. 6 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the profile system shown in FIG. 5.

(7) FIG. 7 is a perspective representation of a third embodiment profile system from the front.

(8) FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the profile system shown in FIG. 7 in an inclined view from the front;

(9) FIG. 9 is a cross-section of the profile system shown in FIG. 7, the profile system arranged on a surface.

(10) FIG. 10 is a cross-section of the profile system shown in FIG. 7 in a partially installed position.

(11) FIG. 11 is a cross-section of the profile system shown in FIG. 7 in use.

(12) FIG. 12 is a cross-section of the profile system shown in FIG. 7 in a further use.

(13) FIG. 13 is a cross-section of the profile system shown in FIG. 7 in a further use.

(14) FIG. 14 is a cross-section of a fourth embodiment profile system in an installation position.

(15) FIG. 15 is a cross-section of the profile system shown in FIG. 14 in the mounting position.

(16) FIG. 16 is a perspective representation of the profile system shown in FIG. 7 in a further use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(17) The position designations used below, such as top, bottom, front, rear, right and left, refer, from the point of view of the observer, to a disclosed profile system in the installation position and arranged in front of the observer.

(18) The structure of a first embodiment profile system is first explained using FIGS. 1 to 4 for an initial design. FIGS. 1 and 2 show the first version of the profile system in a non-installed state, whereas FIG. 3 shows the first version in a partially installed state and FIG. 4 shows the first version of the profile system in an installed state.

(19) As shown in FIG. 1, the profile system 1 of the first design includes a collection profile 3 and a sealing element 5 which are fixed together. The collection profile 3 is a collection profile for shower water. Collection profile 3 is intended for installation in or on a wall.

(20) The collection profile 3 is U-shaped and has a base 7, a back wall 9 and a top panel 11. Furthermore, an inlet slope 13 extends along the bottom 7 in the direction of the side facing away from the back wall 9 in one piece with the U-profile. The inlet slope has a slope towards the bottom 7 of the collection profile 3. Floor 7 thus forms a drain channel. Between the floating edge of the upper floor 11 and the inlet slope 13 there is a lateral opening 14 or a gap through which water can flow from a shower floor via the inlet slope 13 to the floor 7 of the collecting profile 3.

(21) Floor 7 also has an outlet opening 15 through which water can drain into a siphon, for example. The outlet opening 15 is slit-shaped and arranged in the middle of the collecting profile 3. The bottom 7 can have a slope towards the outlet opening 15 to improve water drainage. Water is discharged through the outlet opening 15 into a drain or siphon (as shown in FIG. 4).

(22) The collection profile 3 also has three drainage channels 17 in the area of the inlet slope 13, which open from the outside above the film 5 into the outlet opening 15. The drainage channels, which extend through the continued inlet slope, serve as secondary drainage if water enters the area between the inlet slope 13 and a covering such as tiles (see also FIG. 4).

(23) The cut-to-size collection profile 3 can also have at least one profile end piece (not shown) that can be connected detachably to an open end of collection profile 3. The collection profile 3 may have two open ends, each of which is shut off hermetically against fluids by means of a profile end piece. The profile end pieces or end caps are preferably used after the collection profile 3 has been cut to the installation length.

(24) The sealing element 5 is flat and flexible and is designed as a foil or the like. In accordance with the design shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the foil has a mounting area 19. This area is used for fixing the foil with the collector profile 3. The foil can be glued or otherwise fastened to the collection profile 3 in the mounting area 19. Similarly, the collection profile 3 may have an area containing a fastener, such as an adhesive, whereby the collection profile 3 is factory bonded to the sealant 5. The mounting area 19, i.e. the area of the foil that is glued to the collector profile 3, extends over the base 7 and the back wall 11 of the collector profile 3. The mounting area 19 does not extend over the entire length of the collection profile 3. Thus the collection profile 3 has a section at both ends of the base 7 and the back wall 9 which is not connected or glued to the foil but overlapped by the foil.

(25) The sealing element 5 of the first embodiment profile system overlaps the base 7 and the back wall 9 of the collection profile 3 in longitudinal and transverse direction. This is shown in particular in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 2 shows the profile system consisting of collection profile 3 and the sealing element 5, whereby the collection profile is shown through the top floor 11 with the outlet opening 15 and the inlet slope 13 in a plan view. The sealing element 5 is divided into mounting area 19 and overlapping area 21. The mounting area does not extend over the entire length of the collection profile 3. The overlap area 21 of the foil is movable and loose when not installed. Due to the extension of the mounting area 19 less than the length of the collection profile, the entire area of the movable overlap area 21 does not overlap the collection profile 3. The overlap area 21 is designed in such a way that part of the overlap area 21 overlaps over one side of the collection profile 3 if the overlap area 21 lies against the back wall 9. In other words, the total length of the sealing element 5 is greater than the total length of the collection profile 3, so there is an overlap. As shown in FIG. 1, the total width of the sealing element 5 is also greater than the width of the collection profile 3.

(26) The overlap area 21 can be folded away, which enables the collection profile 3 to be cut to a certain length (the vertical dashed lines in FIG. 2 are examples of cutting marks). The collection profile 3 can be shortened at both ends so that a precisely fitting length of the collection profile 3 can be achieved for use in a shower. The foil can also be cut accordingly.

(27) FIG. 3 shows the first version of the profile system in which the collection profile 3 is arranged on a wall surface 23. The back wall 11 of the collection profile 3 is parallel to the wall surface on wall 23. The overlap area 21 is laid or sealed to the wall surface via an existing sealing foil 25. The floor 7 of the collection profile 3 is parallel to a floor surface 27. The corresponding part of the overlap area 21 is placed on the floor surface 27.

(28) The collection profile 3 can be flexibly positioned vertically in this layout. For example, it is possible to adjust the height of the collection profile 3 if the profile system 1 is already in the installation position. The advantage of this is that the profile system 1 with its inlet slope 13 can be easily adapted to the existing floor covering level. The concrete layout of the collection profile 3 in the vertical can be achieved by moving the overlap area 21 vertically. In particular, the foil can be moved within an adhesive located on the floor/wall for fixing with a floor/wall covering in order to align the profile system.

(29) FIG. 4 now shows the first version of the profile system 1 in the installation position or in the assembled state. The collection profile 3 of the first design is in a wall installation position, i.e. the U-shaped part of the collection profile 3 is essentially below a wall covering 29. Floor 7 runs parallel to the floor surface, back wall 9 parallel to wall surface 23 and top floor 11 parallel to a side surface of wall covering 29. Wall covering 29 is attached to wall surface 23 on overlap area 21 in the form of tiles. The overlap area is thus at least partially fastened by the tile adhesive. The upper surface of the upper floor 11 is adjacent to the side surface of the wall covering 29. Furthermore, the upper floor has a width so that it is approximately flush with the wall covering surface 29. Advantageously, the flat overlap area 21 and the mounting area 19, which is attached to the profile element 3 at the factory, ensure both sealing and reliable mounting of the profile element 3.

(30) The inlet slope 13 extends from floor 7 to a floor covering 31, so that water on the floor covering 31 can flow into the collection profile 3 via the slope of the inlet slope 13. The floor covering 31 can have a gradient in the direction of the inlet slope 13 to ensure better drainage of the water. Water that accumulates between the inlet slope 13 and floor covering 31 due to leakage or a material defect is drained via drainage channels 17 to siphon 33.

(31) Floor covering 31 is tiled on floor area 27 above overlap area 21. In the installed state, as shown in FIG. 4, the overlap area 21 is in any case partially enclosed and fixed between the floor 31 or wall covering 29 and the floor 27 or wall surface 23. The fixing is achieved by partially gluing the overlapping area 21 with tile adhesive and by pressing the overlapping area 21 against the respective wall or floor surface by the weight of the covering.

(32) Furthermore, FIG. 4 shows a siphon 33 which is connected to the profile system. The siphon 33 can be firmly connected to the profile system at the factory with foil between it. However, the siphon 33 can also be connected loosely to the profile system. The outlet opening 15 in the collection profile 3 serves to drain water into a drain pipe of siphon 33. The foil encloses the outlet opening 15 all around as it is firmly bonded so that there is a continuous foil seal behind/below/next to the collection profile 3.

(33) FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the disclosed profile system in the non-installed state, whereas FIG. 6 shows the second embodiment of the profile system in the installation position or in the installed state.

(34) As shown in FIG. 5, the second embodiment profile system 35 includes a trim strip 41 or a gradient wedge and a sealing element 37 which are fixed together.

(35) The sealing element 37 is flat and flexible and is designed as a foil or similar. The foil has a mounting area 39. This area is used for mounting the foil with the trim strip 41. The foil is glued or otherwise fastened to the trim strip 41 in the mounting area 39. Similarly, the trim strip 41 may have an area containing a fastener such as adhesive, whereby the trim strip 41 is bonded to the sealing element 37. The mounting area 39, i.e. the area of the foil bonded to the trim strip 41, extends at least partially over a side surface of the trim strip 41. The mounting area 39 does not extend over the entire length of the trim strip 41. Thus the trim strip 41 has a section at each end that is not connected or glued to the film.

(36) The sealing element 37 of the second embodiment overlaps the trim 41 in the longitudinal and transverse directions. FIG. 5 shows the profile system 35 consisting of trim strip 41 and sealing element 37, whereby the trim strip 41 is shown in a top view. The sealing element 37 is divided into mounting area 39 and overlapping area 43. The mounting area 39 does not extend over the entire length of the trim strip 41. The overlap area 43 of the foil is movable when not installed. Due to the extension of the mounting area 39 less than the length of the trim strip, the entire area of the movable overlap area 43 does not overlap the trim strip 41. The overlap area 43 is formed in such a way that a part of the overlap area 43 overlaps over one side of the trim strip 41 when the overlap area 43 is in contact with the side wall of the trim strip 41. In other words, the total length of the sealing element 37 is greater than the total length of the trim strip 41, so there is an overlap.

(37) The overlap area 43 can be folded away, allowing the trim strip 41 to be cut to a certain length (the horizontal dashed lines in FIG. 5 are examples of cutting marks). The trim strip 41 can be shortened at both ends so that the trim strip 41 can be exactly the right length for use in a shower. The foil can also be cut accordingly.

(38) FIG. 6 shows an installed condition of the second embodiment profile system 35. The trim strip 41 is installed in a shower with a floor slope. The floor covering 49 has a gradient. This creates a height offset in relation to the floor covering 51 next to the shower area. Floor covering 49, 51 can be provided in the form of tiles. At the same time, the gradient in floor 45 results in a difference in height compared to floor 47 within the shower area. As the gradient in floor 45 continues, the difference in height from floor 47 increases. Floor 45 is the floor in the shower area, whereas floor 47 is the floor next to the shower.

(39) The trim strip 41 has a wedge-shaped shape which essentially corresponds to the vertical surface of the height offset. When installed, the trim strip 41 is arranged parallel to the vertical surface. The overlap area 43 is located between the respective floor covering 49, 51 and the respective floor 45, 47. Before the floor covering 49, 51 is fixed to the floor 45, 47, the height of the trim strip 41 can be adjusted by gluing the overlap area 43 at different heights.

(40) FIGS. 7 and 8 show a third embodiment of the disclosed profile system in a non-installed state, whereas FIGS. 9 and 10 show the third embodiment of the profile system in a partially installed state. FIGS. 11 to 13 show the third embodiment of the profile system when installed.

(41) As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the third embodiment profile system 57 includes an L-profile 55 and a sealing element 53, which are fixed together.

(42) The L-profile 55 has a base 61 and a leg 59, which have an L-shape in the profile. The width of the leg 59 may differ from the width of the base 61.

(43) The sealing element 53 is flat and flexible, designed as a foil or similar. The foil has a mounting area of 65. This area is used for fixing the foil with the L-profile 55. The foil is glued to the L-profile 55 in the mounting area 65 or otherwise fixed. Similarly, the L-Profile 55 may have an area containing a fastener such as adhesive, whereby the L-Profile 55 is bonded to the sealing element 53. The mounting area 65, i.e. the area of the film bonded to the L-profile 55, extends at least partially over the bottom 61 of the L-profile 55 (see horizontal dashed lines in FIG. 7). The mounting area 65 does not extend over the entire length of the L-profile 55. This means that the L-profile 55 has a section at each end that is not connected or glued to the foil (see FIGS. 7 and 8).

(44) In any case, the sealing element 53 of the third embodiment profile system overlaps the bottom 61 of the L-profile 55 in the longitudinal and transverse directions. FIG. 9 shows the profile system 57 consisting of the L-profile 55 and the sealing element 53, whereby the L-profile 55 is shown in a top view. The sealing element 53 is divided into the mounting area 65 and an overlapping area 63. The mounting area 65 does not extend over the entire length of the L-profile 55 (see also FIG. 8). The overlap area 63 of the foil can be moved when not installed. Due to the extension of the mounting area 65 in length less than the L-profile length, the entire area of the movable overlap area 63 does not overlap the L-profile 55. The overlap area 63 is designed in such a way that part of the overlap area 63 overlaps over one side of the L-profile 55 when the overlap area 63 is at the bottom of the L-profile 55. In other words, the total length of the sealing element 53 is greater than the total length and width of the bottom of the L-profile 55, so there is an overlap.

(45) The overlap area 63 can be folded away, allowing the L-profile 55 to be cut to a specific length. The L-profile 55 can be shortened at both ends so that the L-profile 55 can be cut to a precise length for use in a shower. The foil can also be cut accordingly.

(46) In the partially installed state, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the third embodiment profile system is arranged on a wall or on a floor. In particular, the floor of the L-profile 55 is located on the wall or on the floor 67. The loose overlap area 63 of the sealing element 53 is sealed above or below an existing sealing foil or sealing 69.

(47) The L-profile 55 can be flexibly positioned vertically and horizontally in the layout shown in FIG. 9. For example, it is possible to adjust the vertical position of the L-profile 55 if the profile system is already in the installation position. This has the advantage that the height of the profile system can be easily adjusted. The concrete arrangement of the L-profile 55 in the vertical can be achieved by moving the overlap area 63 vertically. In particular, the film can be moved in an adhesive located on the floor/wall for fixing with a floor/wall covering in order to align the third type profile system.

(48) As shown in FIG. 10, the overlap area 63 is now sealed parallel to the wall or floor. This can be done by gluing. The shiftability of the L-profile 55 in the adhesive bed is still possible in this state. The aforementioned structure of the profile system from the L-profile 55, to which the sealing element 53 is attached, thus enables simple alignment of the L-profile 55 during assembly.

(49) As shown in FIG. 11, the L-profile 55 can be designed as a support profile. An additional clamping profile 71 is attached to the L-profile 55. The clamping profile 71 is depth-adjustable, depending on how far it is applied over the leg of the L-profile 55. In addition, the clamping profile 71 has a tab that presses against an object held in the clamping profile 71 and thereby holds it in place. A clamping profile arranged in this way makes it possible, for example, to hold glass between the floor or wall covering 73.

(50) As shown in FIG. 12, the leg of the L-profile 55 can extend through a joint (e.g. a joint between two tiles 73). The clamping profile 71 then sits on the surface of the covering. The clamping profile 71 is still depth-adjustable and can therefore be adapted to the depth depending on the thickness of the covering. Compared to FIG. 11, the clamping profile 71 differs in that it also has a plastic profile insert 75 to protect glass 77 clamped in the clamping profile 71.

(51) FIG. 13 shows another type of application based on an embodiment of a profile system with an L-profile 55. The L-profile 55 is arranged on a wall or floor surface 67 in such a way that it seals a joint in the floor (e.g. an expansion joint) or in a wall. This is done by placing the foil of the profile system completely over the joint. In addition, a height-adjustable overflow molding profile 81 is arranged on the leg of the L profile 55.

(52) FIG. 14 shows another embodiment of the disclosed profile system. The profile system consists of a U-profile 83 and a sealing element 85 attached to it. The sealing element 85 can be a foil which has a mounting area which is glued to the floor of the U-profile 83 and which has an overlapping area which is arranged between a wall or floor 67 and a wall or floor covering 73. The foil sealing is done by applying an existing sealing foil 87 over the foil 83 of the profile system. The U-profile 83 is used to accommodate an object 79 such as glass. This arrangement of the profile system also enables the sealing of a wall or floor joint 89.

(53) FIG. 15 shows another embodiment of the disclosed profile system. The profile system consists of a magnetic strip 91 and a sealing element 85 attached to it. When installed, the magnetic strip 91 is located between the floor covering 73. A magnetic profile 93 can be connected to the magnetic strip 91 and is attached to a glass 79 that functions as a shower door.

(54) Finally, FIG. 16 shows a perspective illustration of an application of the disclosed profile system with an embodiment having an L-profile 55 in installation position. In addition to the L-profile 55, the profile system consists of a sealing element 63 secured with it. This system is mounted on a wall, as described above for FIG. 12. The L-profile 55 is used in conjunction with a clamping profile to accommodate a glass fixed part 103, which in turn is connected via a hinge 97 to a glass door 95. In order to support the weight of the glass door 95, a screw-on cuboid 99 is located on the L-profile 55. Between the cuboid and the L-profile 55 there is a rubber intermediate layer. The fixed cuboid 99 prevents the glass fixed part 103 from tilting forwards out of the profile.

(55) Further explanations of the disclosed profile system are disclosed within the scope of the following claims. While one or more embodiments have been disclosed and described in detail, it is understood that this is capable of modification and that the scope of the disclosure is not limited to the precise details set forth but includes modifications obvious to a person of ordinary skill in possession of this disclosure, including (but not limited to) changes in material selection, size, shape, configuration, or use application.