DE102009013538A1 - Door i.e. up-and-over door, for closing wall opening in sports hall, has guiding element connected to counterweight by Bowden cable, where pivot point is provided on guiding element above another pivot point - Google Patents

Abstract

The door i.e. up-and-over door (1), has a door leaf laterally guided by a U-shaped guiding element (13a) in association with a vertical guide rail (5). The guiding element is arranged in a lower area of the leaf. The guiding element is designed as a guide roller or a guide block. The guiding element is connected to a counterweight (6) or an element generating counterforce, by a Bowden cable (7). The cable is guided by a fixed deflection roller (12) and is connected to a carriage at a pivot point (17). Another pivot point (16) is provided on the guiding element above the former pivot point.

Description

The The invention relates to a gate, in particular tilt gate, for the closing of a wall opening according to the preamble of claim 1

Gates, in particular tilt gates, for closing a wall opening are known in a variety of different embodiments. One embodiment, for example, the non-swinging tilt gates after DIN EN ISO 13241 ,

The publication DE 20 2004 003 534 U1 shows a swing door for equipment room finishes, wherein the gate is guided by means designed as rollers guide elements in lateral guide rails. In this case, the arranged at the lower end of the gate guide element is connected by means of a guided over a pulley cable with a counterweight for generating an equilibrium position of the door leaf.

A first requirement for such gate systems according to the the aforementioned DIN standard is that a door leaf when opening or closing does not swing out, so not in the hall protrudes. This requirement is due to the suspension of a goal area at 4 points and guide in a vertical guide rail and fulfilled in a horizontal mounting rail. Another Requirement of such gate systems is the achievement of a maximum opening height an open door leaf. The disadvantage here is that the deflected weight of the counterweight only a maximum Lifting an attached load to the axis of the pulley allows.

Out For this reason, the object of the invention is to provide a gate, in particular a tilt gate, for closing develop a wall opening such that the passage height is enlarged.

to Solution to the problem is the invention by the features of claim 1.

advantageous Extensions of the invention are defined in the dependent claims described.

Disclosure of the invention

The Invention is based on a goal, in particular tilt gate, for the closing of a wall opening, wherein the gate comprises a gate, which by means of laterally arranged in the lower region of the gate leaf guide elements guided in associated guide rails is and these each form a first articulation point, and wherein each guide element via a cable with a Counterweight or counterforce generating element connected is, wherein the cable via a stationary pulley is guided and wherein the cable to each a second Link point is connected to the guide element.

The Gate area is opened by opening the gate reduced height difference between ceiling or fall and opened to the floor surface facing Torfläche.

Of the Core of the invention is that the first pivot point on the Guide element disposed above the second pivot point is.

by virtue of of separately arranged articulation points for the cable and the guide element, the pivot point between guide element and door leaf to over be guided the center of the pulley. this has the advantage that the distance between the underside of the ceiling / fall and the door surface facing the floor surface is small can be held. This forms an enlarged Headroom of the overhead door with respect to the headroom conventional tilt gates.

In A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the guide element a recessed shape for has the pulley with the door open. The recess on the guide element is provided such that the arranged in the upper ceiling area pulley partially laterally immersed in the recess of the guide element. Thereby can the point of articulation between guide element and door leaf when opening the gate over the center of the Guide roller to be guided.

In a over this preferred embodiment of the invention it is envisaged that the guide element consists of a substantially L-shaped body is formed. Training a guide element of an L-shaped body reduces the horizontal distance between the center of the pulley and the articulation point between the guide element and door leaf out. There are possibilities, the leadership unit and the pulley of such a tilt gate with a small To arrange space requirements.

In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the first articulation point between gate and guide element is arranged offset to the second articulation point between cable and guide element. The articulation points are arranged offset transversely to the direction of the vertical guide rail. Such an arrangement allows the immersion of the deflection roller in the cutout of the L-shaped guide element when opening the gate.

about this is provided in a further embodiment of the invention, the guide element comprises sliding elements. The on allow the guide element arranged sliding elements a low-friction sliding of the guide elements in the lateral Guide rails of the door system.

About that It is also provided in a further embodiment of the invention, at least one sliding element has a recessed shape for has the pulley with the door open. This has the advantage that the sliding elements a maximum sliding surface use for sliding guide in the guide rails.

about This is in a further preferred embodiment of the invention provided that the sliding elements preferably as sliding plates are formed and a fastener, in particular for receiving The pivot points at least partially surrounded. A separate version of sliding elements and fastener allows a adapted to the requirements of material selection. For example it is advantageous if the sliding elements of a lubricious Material, such as Teflon or other plastics are made, while the fastener is preferably made of metal or light metal or hard plastics can be produced.

In an over this preferred embodiment is provided that the guide element is a fall arrester, preferably includes a pawl. It is intended, the sliding plates of the To arrange guide element such that they with a Fastening element of the guide element a U-shaped Sliding element form, which for receiving fasteners or securing elements, such as a fall arrest suitable is. As fall protection is preferably a pawl used, the inside of the U-shaped legs of the guide element is arranged and a secured fall protection with a low Requires space. The guide rails have recesses on, in which engages the pawl in the latch case.

In A further embodiment of the invention provides that the pawl is coupled to the cable. This has the advantage that the pawl engages in the associated recesses, when the door leaf due to a rope break of the cable closed uncontrollably.

In Another preferred embodiment of the invention is about this provided that in the open position of the gate of the articulation point minimal between door leaf and guide element lies below the axis center of the pulley. Through this Measure may be the distance between the ceiling and the door leaf be kept so low that the loss of height with Relative to a conventional tilt gate significantly reduced becomes.

about this is provided in a further embodiment of the invention, that the guide element as a leadership or is designed as a guide carriage. It is conceivable that the guide element as a role, for example as Double role is formed, resulting in reduced friction losses between Guide element and guide rail leads. Conceivable is also the formation of a guide element as a guide carriage, which, for example, linear sliding surfaces having. This embodiment of a guide element also forms a reduction of friction losses between the sliding surfaces and the guide rail.

Further Features of the invention will become apparent from the description of the figures and the Drawings forth.

there demonstrate:

1 : A perspective view of a tilt gate for closing a wall opening;

2 a tilt gate known in the art for closing a wall opening;

3 : schematic representation of a tilt gate after 2 with L-shaped guide element;

4 a perspective view of a guide element;

5 : a main view of a guide element behind 4 with latched pawl of the fall arrester.

In 1 is a schematic representation of a tilt gate 1 shown for closing a wall opening, which a gate leaf 2 includes. The gate is by means of correspondingly arranged guide elements in horizontal mounting rails 3 and vertical guide rails 5 guided. This type of guidance avoids pivoting the tilt gate 1 in an indoor space when opening or closing the gate.

The tilt gate 1 is appropriate to its position in any open position of the gate 2 to keep. Holding the tilt gate 1 is made by laterally arranged counterweights 6 carried out by means of a cable 7 with the at the bottom of the gate 2 connected guide element are connected. When opening the gate 2 becomes the leader ment in the guide rail 5 guided.

The at the upper gate 2 arranged guide element is as a carriage 4 formed, wherein the mounting rail 3 preferably at the same height of the open gate 2 is arranged.

The undercover of the gate 2 has a gate portion formed of a flexible material such as rubber or the like. This door area can protrude beyond the wall surface according to the safety guidelines with an open door.

The lateral counterweight 6 is used to protect against injury in a corresponding panel 10 protected.

In 2 is a schematic representation of a known from the prior art tilt gate 1 shown, with the gate 2 in its open position shown here below a ceiling / fall 11 is arranged. The gate wing 2 has a pivot point in its lower side area 16 between a guide element and the side door leaf 2 on, with the guide element in the guide rail 5 is guided. The guide element is via a cable 7 with a counterweight 6 connected, the cable pull 7 via a deflection roller arranged in the ceiling area 12 is guided. When opening a gate leaf 2 the guide element is vertically upwards in the guide rail 5 drawn. This is the point of articulation 16 due to the relatively large space requirement of the pulley 12 below the center of the axis 18 the pulley 12 , This embodiment of a known tilt gate 1 forms a space between the ceiling / lintel 11 and the lower gate wing area 2 out, which in terms of a free height of passage a relatively large loss of height 14 forms. In conventional tilt gates 1 Rollers are preferably used as guide elements to keep the friction loss as low as possible.

In 3 is a schematic representation of a tilt gate according to the invention 1 shown, with a guide element 13 is formed of an L-shaped element which slides in the guide rail 5 is guided. The guide element 13 has a first point of articulation in the upper area 16 on, connecting between the guide element 13 and the lower side area of the gate 2 forms.

In addition, the guide element comprises 13 another, second pivot point 17 , which in the horizontal direction coaxial offset to the pivot point 17 is arranged. At the point of articulation 17 is the counterweight 6 by means of a cable 7 arranged, the cable pull 7 over the pulley 12 is guided in rotation.

The L-shape of the guide element 13 is through a corresponding recess 23 formed (in 5 shown), which is a partial immersion of the pulley 12 allows if the gate 2 is opened. Due to the coaxially separated from each other articulation points 16 and 17 becomes the first point of articulation 16 when opening the gate 2 laterally on the pulley 12 passed, until the pivot point 16 according to the recess 23 in the guide element 13 minimally below the center of the axis 18 the pulley 12 lies. In this case, the horizontal offset forms 15 between the articulation point 16 and the center of the axis 18 the pulley 12 a measure of the loss of height 14 between the ceiling / fall 11 and the bottom surface directed gate area.

In 4 is a perspective view of a guide element according to the invention 13a shown, which is a fastener 19 comprises, on which a front and a rear sliding element 24 and 25 is arranged.

The guide element 13a is over the surface of the slider 24 and 25 sliding in the guide rail 5 of the gate 1 guided.

The front and rear sliding element 24 and 25 form together with the fastener 19 a U-shaped guide element 13a ,

In the interior of the guide element 13a is a fall arrest 21 arranged by means of a pawl 22 the gate 1 from unintentional or uncontrolled closing in the event of a cable break of the cable 7 protects.

The fall protection 21 is by means of a corresponding connecting element 20 coupled with the cable, creating a small footprint for the arrangement of such a fall arrest 21 is required.

Preferably, at least the rear sliding element comprises 25 a recess 23 , which for an at least partially lateral immersion of a pulley 9 suitable is. The immersion of the pulley 9 in the guide element 13a allows a vertical offset 15 between the first point of articulation 16 and the second link point 17 , causing the loss of height 14 between lower ceiling / lintel 11 and lower surface of the gate 2 can be minimized. In 5 is a schematic main view of a guide element according to the invention 13a according to 4 shown, with the pawl 22 over the rear sliding element 25 protrudes. This is the gate 1 against unwanted closing by a possible rope breakage of the cable 7 secured.

It is conceivable that the guide element 13a considering a minimization of the height loss 14 is designed as a guide roller or as a guide carriage, which also has a recess 23 for a partial lateral immersion of a pulley 9 exhibit.

Of the Subject of the present invention does not arise only from the subject matter of the individual claims, but also from the combination of the individual claims among themselves.

All in the documents, including the abstract Information and features, in particular the spatial shown in the drawings Training, are claimed as essential to the invention, as far as individually or in combination with the state of the art are new.

1

overhead door

2

leaf

3

rail

4

carriage

5

guide rail

6

counterweight

7

cable

8th

caster

9

idler pulley

10

paneling

11

Ceiling / fall

12

idler pulley

13

guide element

13a

guide element

14

height loss

15

offset, vertical

16

first articulation

17

second articulation

18

Axis center

19

fastener

20

connecting element

21

fall protection

22

pawl

23

recess

24

Slider front

25

Slider rear

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 202004003534 U1 [0003]

Cited non-patent literature

• - DIN EN ISO 13241 [0002]

Claims (11)

Gate, in particular tilt gate ( 1 ), for closing a wall opening, wherein the gate is a gate ( 2 ), which by means of laterally in the lower region of the door leaf ( 2 ) arranged guide elements in associated guide rails ( 5 ) is guided and these each have a first pivot point ( 16 ), and wherein each guide element via a cable ( 7 ) with a counterweight ( 6 ) or a counter-force generating element is connected, wherein the cable ( 7 ) via a stationary deflection roller ( 12 ) and wherein the cable ( 7 ) at a respective second pivot point ( 17 ) with the guide element ( 4 ), characterized in that the first articulation point ( 16 ) on the guide element ( 13 ) above the second pivot point ( 17 ) is arranged. Gate according to claim 1, characterized in that the guide element ( 13 ) a recessed shape for the pulley ( 7 ) with the door open. Door according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the guide element ( 13 ) is formed of a substantially L-shaped body. Door according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the first articulation point ( 16 ) between gate wings ( 2 ) and guide element ( 13 ) offset to the second pivot point ( 17 ) between cable ( 7 ) and guide element ( 13 ) is arranged. Gate according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the guide element ( 13 ) Sliding elements ( 24 . 25 ). Door according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least one sliding element ( 25 ) a recessed shape for the pulley ( 9 ) with the door open. Door according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the sliding elements ( 24 . 25 ) are preferably formed as sliding plates and a fastener ( 19 ), in particular for receiving the articulation points ( 17 ) at least partially surrounded. Door according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the guide element ( 13 ) a fall protection ( 21 ), preferably a pawl ( 22 ). Door according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the pawl ( 22 ) with the cable ( 7 ) is coupled. Door according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 9, characterized in that in the open position of the door of the articulation point ( 16 ) between gate and guide element below the axis center ( 18 ) of the pulley ( 9 ) lies. Door according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the guide element ( 13 ) is designed as a guide roller or as a guide carriage.