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US 12,180,987 B2Granted
Profile system for intersecting joints
AssigneeSchluter Systems L.P.
InventorWerner Schluter
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Abstract
A profile system includes a series of elongate profiles (1) and one or more intermediate and/or end elements (8; 28). A series of connecting pins (14) each are a separate part having two end portions (15, 16) and being designed to releasably connect a profile (1) on the face side with an intermediate and/or with an end element (8; 28). The profile cross sections form on their face side receiving openings (5) for receiving the first end portion (15) of a connecting pin (14). The intermediate and/or end elements (8; 28) comprise receiving holes (13) for receiving the second end portion (16) of a connecting pin (14). The receiving openings (13) of the intermediate and/or end elements (8; 28) each extend through a wall into a cavity of the intermediate and/or end element (8; 28).
Claims21
A profile system, comprising:
- a series of elongate profiles (1), which have a constant cross-section over their length, the elongate profiles each having:
- a contact section (4) extending along the length of the profile, the contact section having a lateral edge against which end faces of tiles can rest;
- the contact section having a face side on which receiving openings (5) are formed for receiving a first end portion (15) of a connecting pin (14), the receiving openings extending into the contact section parallel to the length of the profiles;
- a fastening section (3) extending at a 90-degree angle away from the contact section, the fastening section provided with punched holes (2), the punched holes enabling fixing of the profile to a substrate, the fastening section providing a shelf upon which a tile can be installed aside the contact section while the end faces of the tile rest against the lateral edge of the contact section, and
- one or more intermediate and/or end elements (8;
- 28), which are designed to be arranged between profiles (1) or to close the face side of a profile (1);
- and
- connecting pins (14), wherein each connecting pin is a separate part having two end portions (15, 16) and being designed to releasably connect a profile (1) on the face side with an intermediate and/or with an end element (8;
- 28);
- wherein the intermediate and/or end elements (8;
- 28) comprise receiving holes (13) for receiving the second end portion (16) of a connecting pin (14);
- wherein the receiving openings (13) of the intermediate and/or end elements (8;
- 28) each extend through a wall into a cavity of the intermediate and/or end element (8;
- 28);
- wherein the first end portion (15) of the connecting pins (14) comprises a radially outwardly domed clamping section (17) of maximum diameter, said clamping section (17) being provided with at least one elongate recess (18) extending in longitudinal direction of the connecting pin (14) and radially through the connecting pin (14);
- wherein the dimensions of the clamping section (17) are adapted to the dimensions of the receiving openings (5) in such a manner that the clamping section (17) can be inserted into a receiving opening (5) while producing a positive and frictional connection;
- and
- wherein the second end portion (16) comprises a receiving section (23) having an annular wall adjacent an annular indentation (22), the annular indentation bordered by a conical insertion section (24) on one side and the annular wall on an opposing side, wherein the annular wall of the receiving section (23) has an outer diameter adapted to the dimensions of the receiving holes (13) in such a manner that the annular wall of the receiving section (23) is at least positively received within the wall surrounding a receiving hole (13) of an intermediate and/or end element (8;
- 28), with the conical insertion section of the second end (16) portion hereby extending into the cavity of the intermediate and/or end element (8;
- 28).
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A profile system, comprising:
- a series of elongate profiles (1), which have a substantially constant cross-section over their length, the elongate profiles each having a fastening section (3) provided with punched holes (2), the punched holes enabling fixing of the profile to a substrate, and a contact section (4) against which end faces of tiles can rest, the fastening section extending at a 90-degree angle away from the contact section and providing a shelf upon which a tile can be installed aside the contact section;
- one or more intermediate and/or end elements (8;
- 28), which are designed to be arranged between profiles (1) or to close the face side of a profile (1);
- and
- connecting pins (14), wherein each connecting pin is a separate part having two end portions (15, 16) and being designed to releasably connect a profile (1) on the face side with an intermediate and/or with an end element (8;
- 28), the connecting pins being fittable within receiving openings and/or holes carried by the profile and/or intermediate and/or end elements;
- wherein
- a second end portion (16) comprises a receiving section (23) having an annular wall adjacent an annular indentation (22), wherein the annular wall of the receiving section (23) has an outer diameter adapted to a diameter of the receiving holes (13) in such a manner that the annular wall of the receiving sections (23) is at least positively received within a wall surrounding a receiving hole (13) of an intermediate and/or end element (8;
- 28), the annular indentation sized to extend through a bore of a receiving hole (13) as the annular wall is received within the wall surrounding the receiving opening.
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A profile system, comprising:
- a series of elongate profiles (1), which have a constant cross-section over their length, the elongate profiles each having a fastening section (3) provided with punched holes (2), the punched holes enabling fixing of the profile to a substrate, and a contact section (4) against which end faces of tiles can rest, the fastening section extending at a 90-degree angle away from the contact section and providing a shelf upon which a tile can be installed aside the contact section;
- one or more intermediate and/or end elements (8;
- 28), which are designed to be arranged between profiles (1) or to close a face side of a profile (1);
- and
- connecting pins (14), wherein each connecting pin is a separate part having two end portions (15, 16) and being designed to releasably connect a profile (1) on the face side with an intermediate and/or with an end element (8;28);
- wherein the profile cross sections form on a face side of the contact section (4) receiving openings (5) for receiving a first end portion (15) of a connecting pin (14);
- wherein the intermediate and/or end elements (8;
- 28) comprise receiving holes (13) for receiving a second end portion (16) of a connecting pin (14);
- wherein the receiving holes (13) of the intermediate and/or end elements (8;
- 28) each extend through a wall into a cavity of the intermediate and/or end element (8;
- 28);
- wherein the first end portion (15) of the connecting pins (14) comprises a radially outwardly domed clamping section (17) of maximum diameter, said clamping section (17) being provided with at least one elongate recess (18) extending in a longitudinal direction of the connecting pin (14) and radially through the connecting pin (14);
- wherein the dimensions of the clamping section (17) are adapted to the dimensions of the receiving openings (5) in such a manner that the clamping section (17) can be inserted into a receiving opening (5) while producing a positive and frictional connection;
- wherein the second end portion (16) comprises a receiving section (23) having an annular wall adjacent an annular indentation (22), wherein the annular wall of the receiving section (23) has an outer diameter adapted to a diameter of the receiving holes (13) in such a manner that the wall of the receiving section (23) is at least positively received within the annular wall surrounding a receiving hole (13) of an intermediate and/or end element (8;
- 28).
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.