EP1128000A2 - Panel, particularly a floor panel - Google Patents

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EP1128000A2
EP1128000A2 EP00122001A EP00122001A EP1128000A2 EP 1128000 A2 EP1128000 A2 EP 1128000A2 EP 00122001 A EP00122001 A EP 00122001A EP 00122001 A EP00122001 A EP 00122001A EP 1128000 A2 EP1128000 A2 EP 1128000A2
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F13/00—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings
    • E04F13/07—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor
    • E04F13/08—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
    • E04F13/0875—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements having a basic insulating layer and at least one covering layer
    • E04F13/0878—Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elements; Sub-structures therefor; Fastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements having a basic insulating layer and at least one covering layer the basic insulating layer comprising mutual alignment or interlocking means
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F15/00—Flooring
    • E04F15/02—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements
    • E04F15/04—Flooring or floor layers composed of a number of similar elements only of wood or with a top layer of wood, e.g. with wooden or metal connecting members
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F2201/00—Joining sheets or plates or panels
    • E04F2201/01—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship
    • E04F2201/0107—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship by moving the sheets, plates or panels substantially in their own plane, perpendicular to the abutting edges
    • E04F2201/0115—Joining sheets, plates or panels with edges in abutting relationship by moving the sheets, plates or panels substantially in their own plane, perpendicular to the abutting edges with snap action of the edge connectors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F2201/00—Joining sheets or plates or panels
    • E04F2201/04—Other details of tongues or grooves
    • E04F2201/041—Tongues or grooves with slits or cuts for expansion or flexibility
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/19—Sheets or webs edge spliced or joined
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/19—Sheets or webs edge spliced or joined
    • Y10T428/192—Sheets or webs coplanar
    • Y10T428/195—Beveled, stepped, or skived in thickness
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T428/00—Stock material or miscellaneous articles
    • Y10T428/24—Structurally defined web or sheet [e.g., overall dimension, etc.]
    • Y10T428/24777—Edge feature

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  • the invention relates to a panel, in particular a floor panel, that at least on one of its sides a spring and on the opposite side has a groove that is formed are that several panels are stuck together are connectable, the tongue and groove connection with locking means is provided, which opposes moving two panels prevent the connection direction.
  • Such panels are for example in WO97 / 47834 and JP 3-169967.
  • Such panels can be joined together connect without being glued to the surface, for example or connected to each other by additional links Need to become.
  • the connecting edges of second floor panels can be pushed parallel to the The underground can be inserted into one another, with a positive fit the locking means a displacement of the panels against the direction of connection is excluded.
  • the appropriate training the tongue / groove is called the click profile. So that the form fit can occur between the locking means, bends when two panels are inserted into each other, the tongue of the first panel the bottom lip of the groove of the second panel towards the Bottom. If the locking means overlap with each other, resiliently springs back the lower lip and provides the form fit forth.
  • Such panels are usually made of wood materials, in particular HDF or MDF manufactured.
  • the elasticity behavior of the The lower lip is therefore not exactly adjustable. Especially at improperly inserting two panels into one another cannot excluded that the lower lip is bent too far and thereby breaks what is not necessarily recognized when laying is, but leads to no or bad locking.
  • WO 94/01628 are connecting elements for floor panels known that are connected to the panels on the underside and enable a snap connection.
  • On one connector is a groove and on the other connecting element a spring formed.
  • the spring of the connecting element is slotted so that two mutually elastic lips are formed become. Each lip is provided with a wedge-shaped heel.
  • the groove of the other connecting element has corresponding Undercuts on. When nesting the Fasteners press the two lips of the spring together and spring apart again when the protrusions in engage the undercuts.
  • DE 72 07 395 discloses a connecting element with which two Panels that have dovetail grooves together can be connected.
  • the connecting element is wedge-shaped and slotted in the middle on both sides. This can be done through the slot Connection element are pressed together so that the to Dovetail of the grooves complementary shape is lifted and the tongue can be inserted laterally into the groove. There the legs spring back and fill the grooves in cross-section out.
  • This configuration makes the spring two-part and elastic.
  • the two tongue parts are when inserted into the groove of another panel. Come the locking devices to cover, the two parts spring apart and the positive connection is established.
  • the tip of the projection is at the height of the slot in the spring and engages in the assembly of two panels Slot and forces the two spring parts outwards, so that there is a secure locking.
  • stability in the tongue and groove connection increased since the two parts the spring are supported at their free ends.
  • the elasticity of the two spring parts increases with the depth of the Slot, so that this preferably over the full width of the Feather is enough.
  • the locking means are preferably formed by an the spring provided, towards the bottom of the panel protruding projection and a recess provided in the groove. Also, the projection on the groove and the recess in the Be formed spring.
  • the projection and the depression to each other are arranged so that two panels are plugged together at least at the junction of the tops under tension stand. This creates a tight connection at the Visible surface forming the top created and penetration prevented from moisture without further sealing necessary is.
  • the tongue and the groove can be on both the longitudinal and the transverse sides of the panel, so that in particular the same connection technology when laying a floor on all sides is applicable so that the laying is easier becomes.
  • the panel 1, 2 consists of a wood material, for example MDF and has an upper side 9 on which a decorative layer 10 is applied, and an underside 11.
  • each panel 1, 2 with a spring 4 and provided a groove 3.
  • the spring 4 is provided in the middle with a slot 5, the depth of which extends over the full width B of the spring 4.
  • the slot divides the spring 4 into a lower part 4a and an upper part 4b, which can be moved elastically to one another.
  • the groove 3 is at the bottom of the groove with an outward wedge-shaped projection 8 Mistake.
  • the tip of the wedge lies approximately in the middle of the groove and corresponds to the height of the slot 5.
  • the depth of the groove 3 is larger than the width B of the spring.
  • the lower lip 3a of the groove 3 is provided with a recess 7.
  • the lower part 4a of the spring 4 has a projection 6 which corresponds in its contour to the recess 7.
  • Figure 2 shows, engages with two nested panels 1, 2 of Projection 8 of the groove 3 in the slot 5 of the spring 4 and presses the two spring parts 4a, 4b apart, the projection 6 is forced into the recess 7. Lock it in place the panels 1, 2 into each other and moving against the Connection direction 12 is effectively excluded.
  • the arrangement of the projection 6 and the recess 7 to each other is selected so that the panels 1, 2 at least at the connection point 14 of the top 9 are under tension so that a tight connection is established. Not about the tension to get too big, what when laying (nesting) the panels 1, 2 would lead to an increased effort, the upper lip 3b of the groove 3 is slightly beveled on the end face and except panel 1, 2 on the opposite side, so that between the connected panels 1, 2 forms a free space 13.

Abstract

A panel, particularly a floor panel, which exhibits a spring on at least one side and a groove on the opposite side, which features are designed in complementary fashion such that several panels can be connected by inserting one panel into the other, while the spring/groove connection is provided with interlocking portions which prevent the two panels from sliding against the connecting direction, is distinguished by the fact that the spring exhibits a slit that runs parallel to the upper side of the panel and the groove exhibits a wedge-shaped projection at its base.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Paneel, insbesondere ein Fussbodenpaneel, das zumindest an einer seiner Seiten eine Feder und an der gegenüberliegenden Seite eine Nut aufweist, die so ausgebildet sind, dass mehrere Paneele durch Ineinanderstecken miteinander verbindbar sind, wobei die Feder-/Nut-Verbindung mit Verrastmitteln versehen ist, die ein Verschieben zweier Paneele entgegen der Verbindungsrichtung verhindern.The invention relates to a panel, in particular a floor panel, that at least on one of its sides a spring and on the opposite side has a groove that is formed are that several panels are stuck together are connectable, the tongue and groove connection with locking means is provided, which opposes moving two panels prevent the connection direction.

Derartige Paneele sind beispielsweise in der WO97/47834 und der JP 3-169967 offenbart. Solche Paneele lassen sich miteinander verbinden, ohne dass sie zum Beispiel auf dem Untergrund verklebt oder miteinander durch zusätzliche Verbindungsglieder verbunden werden müssen. Die Verbindungskanten zweiter Fussbodenpaneele können durch geradliniges Ineinanderschieben parallel zum Untergrund ineinandergesteckt werden, wobei durch Formschluss der Verrastmittel ein Verschieben der Paneele entgegen der Verbindungsrichtung ausgeschlossen wird. Die entsprechende Ausbildung der Feder/Nut wird Klick-Profil genannt. Damit der Formschluss zwischen den Verrastmitteln eintreten kann, verbiegt beim Ineinanderstecken zweier Paneele die Feder des ersten Paneels die Unterlippe der Nut des zweiten Paneels in Richtung der Unterseite. Kommen die Verrastmittel zueinander in Überdeckung, federt die Unterlippe elastisch zurück und stellt den Formschluss her.Such panels are for example in WO97 / 47834 and JP 3-169967. Such panels can be joined together connect without being glued to the surface, for example or connected to each other by additional links Need to become. The connecting edges of second floor panels can be pushed parallel to the The underground can be inserted into one another, with a positive fit the locking means a displacement of the panels against the direction of connection is excluded. The appropriate training the tongue / groove is called the click profile. So that the form fit can occur between the locking means, bends when two panels are inserted into each other, the tongue of the first panel the bottom lip of the groove of the second panel towards the Bottom. If the locking means overlap with each other, resiliently springs back the lower lip and provides the form fit forth.

Solche Paneele sind in aller Regel aus Holzwerkstoffen, insbesondere HDF oder MDF hergestellt. Das Elastizitätsverhalten der Unterlippe ist deshalb nicht exakt einstellbar. Insbesondere bei nicht fachgerechtem Ineinanderstecken zweier Paneele kann nicht ausgeschlossen werden, dass die Unterlippe zu weit verbogen wird und dabei bricht, was beim Verlegen nicht unbedingt erkannt wird, aber zu keiner oder einer schlechten Verrastung führt.Such panels are usually made of wood materials, in particular HDF or MDF manufactured. The elasticity behavior of the The lower lip is therefore not exactly adjustable. Especially at improperly inserting two panels into one another cannot excluded that the lower lip is bent too far and thereby breaks what is not necessarily recognized when laying is, but leads to no or bad locking.

Aus der WO 94/01628 sind Verbindungselemente für Bodenpaneele bekannt, die auf der Unterseite mit den Paneelen verbunden werden und eine Schnappverbindung ermöglichen. An dem einen Verbindungselement ist eine Nut und an dem anderen Verbindungselement eine Feder ausgebildet. Die Feder des Verbindungselementes ist geschlitzt, so dass zwei zueinander elastische Lippen ausgebildet werden. Jede Lippe ist mit einem keilförmigen Absatz versehen. Die Nut des anderen Verbindungselementes weist entsprechende Hinterschneidungen auf. Beim Ineinanderstecken der Verbindungselemente werden die beiden Lippen der Feder zusammengedrückt und federn wieder auseinander, wenn die Vorsprünge in die Hinterschneidungen eingreifen.WO 94/01628 are connecting elements for floor panels known that are connected to the panels on the underside and enable a snap connection. On one connector is a groove and on the other connecting element a spring formed. The spring of the connecting element is slotted so that two mutually elastic lips are formed become. Each lip is provided with a wedge-shaped heel. The groove of the other connecting element has corresponding Undercuts on. When nesting the Fasteners press the two lips of the spring together and spring apart again when the protrusions in engage the undercuts.

Die DE 72 07 395 offenbart ein Verbindungselement, mit dem zwei Paneele, die schwalbenschwanzförmige Nuten aufweisen, miteinander verbunden werden können. Entsprechend der Schwalbenschwanzform der Nuten ist das Verbindungselement keilförmig ausgebildet und beidseitig mittig geschlitzt. Durch den Schlitz kann das Verbindungselement zusammengepresst werden, so dass die zum Schwalbenschwanz der Nuten komplementäre Form aufgehoben wird und das Federstück seitlich in die Nut eingeschoben werden kann. Dort federn die Schenkel zurück und füllen die Nuten im Querschnitt aus. DE 72 07 395 discloses a connecting element with which two Panels that have dovetail grooves together can be connected. According to the dovetail shape the grooves, the connecting element is wedge-shaped and slotted in the middle on both sides. This can be done through the slot Connection element are pressed together so that the to Dovetail of the grooves complementary shape is lifted and the tongue can be inserted laterally into the groove. There the legs spring back and fill the grooves in cross-section out.

Von dieser Problemstellung ausgehend soll das eingangs beschriebene Paneel verbessert werden. Die Lösung des Problems erfolgt bei einem gattungsgemäßen Paneel dadurch, dass die Feder einen parallel zur Oberseite verlaufenden Schlitz und die Nut im Nutgrund einen keilförmigen Vorsprung aufweist, der bei zusammengesteckten Paneelen in den Schlitz eingreift.Starting from this problem, the above described should Panel to be improved. The problem is solved in a generic panel in that the spring a slot parallel to the top and the groove in the groove base has a wedge-shaped projection, which when plugged together Panels engage in the slot.

Durch diese Ausgestaltung wird die Feder zweiteilig und elastisch. Die beiden Federteile werden beim Einfügen in die Nut eines anderen Paneels zusammengedrückt. Kommen die Verrastmittel zur Überdeckung, federn die beiden Teile auseinander und die formschlüssige Verbindung wird hergestellt.This configuration makes the spring two-part and elastic. The two tongue parts are when inserted into the groove of another panel. Come the locking devices to cover, the two parts spring apart and the positive connection is established.

Die Spitze des Vorsprungs liegt auf der Höhe des Schlitzes in der Feder und greift beim Zusammenstecken zweier Paneele in den Schlitz ein und zwingt die beiden Federteile nach außen, so dass eine sichere Verrastung gegeben ist. Gleichzeitig wird die Stabilität in der Feder-Nut-Verbindung erhöht, da die beiden Teile der Feder an ihren freien Enden abgestützt werden.The tip of the projection is at the height of the slot in the spring and engages in the assembly of two panels Slot and forces the two spring parts outwards, so that there is a secure locking. At the same time, stability in the tongue and groove connection increased since the two parts the spring are supported at their free ends.

Die Elastizität der beiden Federteile steigt mit der Tiefe des Schlitzes, so dass dieser vorzugsweise über die volle Breite der Feder reicht.The elasticity of the two spring parts increases with the depth of the Slot, so that this preferably over the full width of the Feather is enough.

Die Verrastmittel werden vorzugsweise gebildet durch einen an der Feder vorgesehenen, in Richtung der Unterseite des Paneels ragenden Vorsprung und einer in der Nut vorgesehenen Vertiefung. Auch kann der Vorsprung an der Nut und die Vertiefung in der Feder ausgebildet sein.The locking means are preferably formed by an the spring provided, towards the bottom of the panel protruding projection and a recess provided in the groove. Also, the projection on the groove and the recess in the Be formed spring.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn der Vorsprung und die Vertiefung zueinander so angeordnet sind, dass zwei zusammengesteckte Paneele zumindest an der Verbindungsstelle der Oberseiten unter Vorspannung stehen. Dadurch wird eine dichte Verbindung an der die Sichtfläche bildenden Oberseite geschaffen und das Eindringen von Feuchtigkeit verhindert, ohne dass eine weitere Abdichtung notwendig ist. It is advantageous if the projection and the depression to each other are arranged so that two panels are plugged together at least at the junction of the tops under tension stand. This creates a tight connection at the Visible surface forming the top created and penetration prevented from moisture without further sealing necessary is.

Die Feder und die Nut können sowohl an den Längs- als auch an den Querseiten des Paneels ausgebildet sein, so dass insbesondere beim Verlegen eines Fussbodens an allen Seiten dieselbe Verbindungstechnik anwendbar ist, so dass das Verlegen erleichtert wird. The tongue and the groove can be on both the longitudinal and the transverse sides of the panel, so that in particular the same connection technology when laying a floor on all sides is applicable so that the laying is easier becomes.

Mit Hilfe einer Zeichnung soll ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung nachfolgend näher erläutert werden. Es zeigt:

Figur 1 -
den Schnitt durch ein Paneel;
Figur 2 -
den Schnitt an der Verbindungsstelle zweier ineinandergesteckter Paneele.
An embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail below with the aid of a drawing. It shows:
Figure 1 -
the section through a panel;
Figure 2 -
the cut at the junction of two nested panels.

Das Paneel 1, 2 besteht aus einem Holzwerkstoff, beispielsweise MDF und weist eine Oberseite 9, auf der eine Dekorschicht 10 aufgebracht ist, und eine Unterseite 11 auf. An sich gegenüberliegenden Seiten ist jedes Paneel 1, 2 mit einer Feder 4 und einer Nut 3 versehen. Über die volle Länge (hier nicht sichtbar) ist die Feder 4 mittig mit einem Schlitz 5 versehen, dessen Tiefe über die volle Breite B der Feder 4 reicht. Der Schlitz teilt die Feder 4 in einen unteren Teil 4a und einen oberen Teil 4b, die elastisch zueinander bewegbar sind. Die Nut 3 ist am Nutgrund mit einem nach aussen weisenden, keilförmigen Vorsprung 8 versehen. Die Spitze des Keils liegt in etwa in der Nutmitte und korrespondiert zu der Höhe des Schlitzes 5. Die Tiefe der Nut 3 ist größer als die Breite B der Feder.The panel 1, 2 consists of a wood material, for example MDF and has an upper side 9 on which a decorative layer 10 is applied, and an underside 11. In opposite Sides is each panel 1, 2 with a spring 4 and provided a groove 3. Over the full length (not visible here) the spring 4 is provided in the middle with a slot 5, the depth of which extends over the full width B of the spring 4. The slot divides the spring 4 into a lower part 4a and an upper part 4b, which can be moved elastically to one another. The groove 3 is at the bottom of the groove with an outward wedge-shaped projection 8 Mistake. The tip of the wedge lies approximately in the middle of the groove and corresponds to the height of the slot 5. The depth of the groove 3 is larger than the width B of the spring.

Die Unterlippe 3a der Nut 3 ist mit einer Vertiefung 7 versehen. Der untere Teil 4a der Feder 4 weist einen Vorsprung 6 auf, der in seiner Kontur zur Vertiefung 7 korrespondiert. Wie Figur 2 zeigt, greift bei zwei ineinandergesteckten Paneelen 1, 2 der Vorsprung 8 der Nut 3 in den Schlitz 5 der Feder 4 ein und drückt die beiden Federteile 4a, 4b auseinander, wobei der Vorsprung 6 in die Vertiefung 7 gezwungen wird. Dadurch verrasten die Paneele 1, 2 ineinander und ein Verschieben entgegen der Verbindungsrichtung 12 ist wirksam ausgeschlossen.The lower lip 3a of the groove 3 is provided with a recess 7. The lower part 4a of the spring 4 has a projection 6 which corresponds in its contour to the recess 7. Like Figure 2 shows, engages with two nested panels 1, 2 of Projection 8 of the groove 3 in the slot 5 of the spring 4 and presses the two spring parts 4a, 4b apart, the projection 6 is forced into the recess 7. Lock it in place the panels 1, 2 into each other and moving against the Connection direction 12 is effectively excluded.

Die Anordnung des Vorsprungs 6 und der Vertiefung 7 zueinander ist so gewählt, dass die Paneele 1, 2 zumindest an der Verbindungsstelle 14 der Oberseite 9 unter Vorspannung stehen, so dass eine dichte Verbindung hergestellt wird. Um die Spannung nicht zu groß werden zu lassen, was beim Verlegen (Ineinanderstecken) der Paneele 1, 2 zu einem erhöhten Kraftaufwand führen würde, ist die Oberlippe 3b der Nut 3 an der Stirnseite leicht abgeschrägt und das Paneel 1, 2 an der gegenüberliegenden Seite ausgenommen, so dass sich zwischen den verbundenen Paneelen 1, 2 ein Freiraum 13 ausbildet. The arrangement of the projection 6 and the recess 7 to each other is selected so that the panels 1, 2 at least at the connection point 14 of the top 9 are under tension so that a tight connection is established. Not about the tension to get too big, what when laying (nesting) the panels 1, 2 would lead to an increased effort, the upper lip 3b of the groove 3 is slightly beveled on the end face and except panel 1, 2 on the opposite side, so that between the connected panels 1, 2 forms a free space 13.

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

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PaneelPanel
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PaneelPanel
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NutGroove
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Unterlippebottom lip
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OberlippeUpper lip
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Federfeather
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unterer Teillower part
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oberer Teilupper part
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Schlitzslot
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Vorsprung/VerrastmittelProjection / locking means
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Vertiefung/VerrastmittelDeepening / locking means
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Vorsprunghead Start
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OberseiteTop
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DekorschichtDecorative layer
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Unterseitebottom
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VerbindungsrichtungConnection direction
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Freiraumfree space
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Paneel, insbesondere Fussbodenpaneel, das zumindest an einer seiner Seiten eine Feder (4) und an der gegenüberliegenden Seite eine Nut (3) aufweist, die so ausgebildet sind, dass mehrere Paneele (1, 2) durch Ineinanderstecken miteinander verbindbar sind, wobei die Feder-/Nut-Verbindung mit Verrastmitteln (6, 7) versehen ist, die ein Verschieben zweier Paneele (1, 2) entgegen der Verbindungsrichtung (12) verhindern, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Feder (4) einen parallel zur Oberseite (9) des Paneels verlaufenden Schlitz (5) und die Nut (3) im Nutgrund einen keilförmigen Vorsprung (8) aufweist, der bei zusammengesteckten Paneelen (1, 2) in den Schlitz (5) eingreift.Panel, in particular floor panel, which has a tongue (4) on at least one of its sides and a groove (3) on the opposite side, which are designed such that a plurality of panels (1, 2) can be connected to one another by being plugged into one another, the tongue - / Groove connection with locking means (6, 7) is provided, which prevent displacement of two panels (1, 2) against the connection direction (12), characterized in that the spring (4) one parallel to the top (9) of the Panel-extending slot (5) and the groove (3) in the groove base has a wedge-shaped projection (8) which engages in the slot (5) when the panels (1, 2) are plugged together. Paneel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Schlitz (5) über die volle Breite (B) der Feder (4) reicht. Panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the slot (5) extends over the full width (B) of the spring (4). Paneel nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verrastmittel (6, 7) gebildet werden durch einen an der Feder (4) vorgesehenen, in Richtung der Unterseite ragenden Vorsprung (6) und einer in der Nut (3) vorgesehenen Vertiefung (7).Panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the latching means (6, 7) are formed by a projection (6) provided on the tongue (4) and projecting in the direction of the underside and a depression (3) provided in the groove (3). 7). Paneel nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verrastmittel (6, 7) gebildet werden durch eine an der Feder (4) vorgesehene, sich in Richtung der Oberseite (9) erstreckende Vertiefung und einen in der Nut (3) vorgesehenen Vorsprung.Panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the latching means (6, 7) are formed by a recess provided on the tongue (4) and extending in the direction of the upper side (9) and a projection provided in the groove (3) . Paneel nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Vorsprung (6) und die Vertiefung (7) zueinander so angeordnet sind, dass zwei zusammengesteckte Paneele (1, 2) zumindest an der Verbindungsstelle der Oberseiten (9) unter Vorspannung stehen.Panel according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the projection (6) and the recess (7) are arranged relative to one another in such a way that two panels (1, 2) put together are pretensioned at least at the connection point of the upper sides (9). Paneel nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Vorsprung (6) und die Vertiefung (7) sich über die volle Länge der Feder (4) bzw. der Nut (3) erstrecken.Panel according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the projection (6) and the recess (7) extend over the full length of the tongue (4) and the groove (3). Paneel nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Feder (4) und die Nut (3) an den Längs- und den Querseiten des Paneels (1, 2) ausgebildet sind.Panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the tongue (4) and the groove (3) are formed on the longitudinal and transverse sides of the panel (1, 2).
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