FACADE FASTENING SYSTEM HAVING PROFILE ELEMENTS

Abstract

A profile element for attachment to the rear side of a façade panel, which in turn is fastened to a base such as a building surface or substructure. The profile element is formed in one piece and includes three functional sections arranged one after another: a fixing section for fixing the profile element to a base; a support section for attachment to the façade panel; and a spacer element which, in the installed state, ensures the correct distance between the base and the rear side of the façade panel. The profile element is extendible by a supplementary element, which has functionally similar elements and is only used if required by the geometry of the façade panel. The supplementary element is usable for positive connection to the profile element of an adjacent façade panel. Such a façade system provides flexibility for a wide variety of types and dimensions of façade panels.

Claims

1. A profile element (10) for attachment to a rear side (2) of a façade panel (1) and fastening to a base (5), the profile element (10) comprising: a single piece comprising a fixing section, a support section, and a spacer element (20, 30, 40) arranged one after the other, the fixing section (20) being configured for contact with and fixing to the base (5), the support section (30) being configured for attachment to the rear side (2) of the façade panel (1), and the spacer element (40) forming a spacer and being configured to dissipate compressive forces that occur to ensure a correct distance between the base and the rear side of the façade panel in an installed state.

2. The profile element (10) according to claim 1, wherein the fixing section (20) has a substantially flat, planar contact surface (22) which, in the installed state, lies flush with the surface of the base (5).

3. The profile element (10) according to claim 1, wherein the support section (30) has a substantially flat, planar fastening surface (32) which, in the installed state, lies at least one of flush or positively against the rear side (2) of the façade panel (1).

4. The profile element (10) according to claim 1, wherein the support section (30) has through-holes (34, 34') configured for receiving at least one of screws, rivets, or threaded bolts, which are provided for connecting the profile element (10) and the façade panel (1).

5. The profile element (10) according to claim 1, wherein the fixing section (20) has at least one of a marking (23) for self-drilling screws or a through-hole or receptacle (24) for a fastener for connecting the profile element (10) to the base (5).

6. The profile element (10) according to claim 2, wherein the fixing section (20) further comprises an edge region (26) which tapers outwards in a tongue shape and recedes from a plane (25) of the contact surface (22), thus forming a groove (27) between the fixing section and the base in the installed state.

7. The profile element (10) according to claim 6, wherein the groove (27) has a substantially rectangular, wedge-shaped or rounded profile in cross-section.

8. A two-part profile element combination, comprising: a profile element (10) formed as a single piece comprising a fixing section, a support section, and a spacer element (20, 30, 40) arranged one after the other, the fixing section (20) being configured for contact with and fixing to a base (5), the support section (30) being configured for attachment to the rear side (2) of the façade panel (1), and the spacer element (40) forming a spacer and being configured to dissipate compressive forces that occur to ensure a correct distance between the base and the rear side of the façade panel in an installed state; a supplementary element (50) formed in one piece and comprising a spacer, a support area and a connecting section arranged one after the other, the spacer (60) acts only as a spacer and dissipates compressive forces that occur, which in the installed state ensures the correct distance between the base and the rear side of the façade panel, the support area (70) is configured for attachment to the rear side of the façade panel; and the connecting section (80) comprises a pin (84) at one end and a contact surface (82) to the base (9), and the pin (84), in the installed state, permits positive engagement in a groove (27) formed by the fixing section of the profile element (10) with the base (9).

9. The profile element combination according to claim 8, wherein at least one of the profile element (10) or supplementary element (50) is extruded from aluminum, are formed or assembled from bent sheet metal parts or are produced as plastic injection molding elements.

10. A façade system for mounting façade panels on a base (5), the system comprising façade panels as well as the profile elements according to claim 1.

11. A façade system for mounting façade panels on a base (5), the system comprising façade panels as well as the profile element combination according to claim 8.

12. The façade system according to claim 11, wherein the connection between the façade panel (1) and at least one of the profile element (10) or supplementary element (50) is made by at least one of screws, rivets, threaded bolts, or glue.

13. The façade system according to claim 10, wherein, in the installed state, a vertically measured distances of horizontal edges of two adjacent façade panels from one another are selected such that a gap formed is sufficient for the insertion and actuation of a fastening or loosening tool for a fastener (7) which forms a fastening point between the profile element (10) and the base (5) in a region of the fixing section.

14. The façade system according to claim 10, wherein a length of a fastener (7) is selected shorter than s clear width d between mutually facing and opposing surface sections of the fixing section (20) and the support section (30).

15. The façade system according to claim 10, wherein the façade panel (1) is at least one of a decorative element, a cover panel, a solar panel, a light or lighting element, a thermal collector or radiation element, a sound insulation element, a display element, or a sensor surface.

16. The façade system according to claim 10, wherein the base is a building surface or a substructure.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] FIG. 1 shows a vertical cross-section through an assembled connection of profile element 10, supplementary element 50 and two façade panels 1 on a base 5.

[0049] FIG. 2 shows, from the same perspective, only the profile element 10.

[0050] FIGS. 3 and 4 show a supplementary element 50 in perspective view and in cross-section.

[0051] FIGS. 5 and 6 show a variant of a profile element 10 in perspective view and in cross-section.

[0052] FIG. 7 shows a rear view of two façade panels with interlocking profile element and supplementary element.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] FIG. 1 shows a basic configuration of a profile element 10 and a supplementary element 50. Two façade panels 1 (cut away) are spaced apart by a narrow gap 3, the width of which is determined by the engagement of the pin 84 (supplementary element 50) in the groove formed between the edge region 26 of the profile element 10 and the base 5. Profile element 10 and supplementary element 50 are connected to the rear side 2 of the façade panels 1 on the one hand and rest against the base 5 on the other. Base 5 is shown schematically and can represent a building surface or a substructure. The profile element 10 is fixed to the base 5 by means of a fastener 7. Also marked in FIG. 1 is the clear distance d between the facing and opposite surface sections of the fixing section and the support section.

[0054] FIG. 2 shows some of the components of the profile element 10. These are, in the drawing from top to bottom, the fixing section 20, the support section 30 and the spacer element 40. The fixing section 20 extends, in the drawing upwards, into the edge area 26, which no longer lies flat on the base 5 like the contact surface 22. The marking 25 marks the plane of the contact surface 22 or of the base 5 in FIG. 2. The groove, slot or pocket 27 is thus formed between the edge area 26 and plane 25.

[0055] In the support section 30, the support surface for a façade panel 1 (omitted) can be seen; in the drawing, it terminates at the top with stop means (edge, lug, claw) 36. This function is easily seen in the cross comparison of FIG. 1 with FIG. 2. At the lower end, the support section 30 merges into the spacer element 40, which is simply realized here as a beveled element that helps ensure the distance between the support section 30 and the plane 25.

[0056] FIGS. 3 and 4 show a supplementary element 50 that can be used together with a profile element 10. It is of simpler construction than a profile element 10, but has functionally similar sections. In the drawing above, arranged similarly to the intended use, is spacer 60, which has the same functions and limitations as spacer element 40 of a profile element 10. It transitions into a support area 70, which is intended to rest against the lower edge of a façade panel. Similar to the stop means 36, the support area 70 also has a stop edge, stop lug(s) or claw(s) 76 that can determine the relative position of the supplementary element 50 on the lower edge of a façade panel. Further arranged in the support area 70 is the connecting section 80, which opens into a support section 82, which in turn merges into the pin 84. In FIG. 3, various pilot holes/through-holes 52, 52' can also be seen, which can be used for the connection to a façade panel.

[0057] FIGS. 5 and 6 show a variant of a profile element 10 similar to FIG. 2. The differences relate to the fixing section 20, more precisely the edge area 26, which still forms a pocket or groove 27 with a base 5 or the associated plane 25. However, compared to FIG. 1, the contact surface 22 is reduced in size because part of this surface recedes from the plane 25 earlier than necessary for the groove 27. This forms an additional recess 28, the function of which becomes clear when viewed together with FIG. 5. In the area of the recess 28, a through-hole 24 (oblong hole) and a marking are provided. The recess allows drill chips to be accommodated when setting a fastener and prevents the profile element from being pressed out of the nominal position on the base 5/plane 25 by this drill material. In FIG. 5, predrilled holes 34, 34' can also be seen, which are used for fastening the façade panel/support section 30 via fastening surface 32.

[0058] FIG. 7 in turn shows a perspective view of two façade panels 1 from the rear side 2, with a profile element 10 and a supplementary element 50 being in positive engagement with each other.