Abstract:
The description relates to a rod closure for locking sheet-metal cabinet doors or the like doors or flaps, comprising a rod, such as a flat strip rod, which is profiled in an elongated manner, extends substantially edgewise parallel to the door edge and is preferably arranged in the bevel space, and at least one holding element which is arranged at the door frame for holding the rod so as to lock the door in the closed position, and an actuating device for the rod, which actuating device is connected to the door leaf. According to the invention, the rod or a complicated profiled rod is mounted so as to be swivelable between a locked position and an unlocked position around a longitudinal axis arranged close to the side directed away from the door leaf plane, and the holding element forms a contact surface for the other side of the rod facing the door leaf plane, and the actuation device engages the rod close to this side.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS  
       [0001]     This application claims priority of International Application No. PCT/EP02/05772, filed May 25, 2002 and German Application No. 201 08 954.8, filed May 29, 2001, the complete disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENION  
       [0002]     a) Field of the Invention  
         [0003]     The invention is directed to a rod closure for locking sheet-metal cabinet doors or the like doors or flaps in sheet-metal cabinet frames or the like door frames or housing frames, comprising a rod, such as a flat strip rod, which is profiled in an elongated manner, extends substantially edgewise parallel to the door edge at the door or at the frame and is preferably arranged in the bevel space, and at least one holding element which is arranged at the door frame or at the door for holding the profiled rod so as to lock the door in the closed position, and an actuating device for the profiled rod, which actuating device is connected to the door or to the frame.  
         [0004]     b) Description of the Related Art  
         [0005]     A rod closure of this kind is substantially already known, e.g., from EP 0 261 268 A1. Further, reference is had to DE 42 10 586 A1.  
         [0006]     In the known rod closures, the actuation of the locking rod is carried out by axial displacement of this locking rod.  
         [0007]     The disadvantage in this kind of locking by means of axial displacement of a locking rod consists on one hand in that the drive mechanism of the rod is complicated and on the other hand in that the rod must support or form special locking elements. In DE 42 10 586 A1, these special locking elements are rotating portions on the locking rod; in EP 0 261 268 A1 they are running rollers which are arranged on the rod.  
       OBJECT AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0008]     It is the primary object of the invention to provide a rod closure of the type mentioned in the beginning in which the locking rod need not form or carry any special locking elements. Further, the locking function of the locking rod should not require axial displacement of this rod.  
         [0009]     This object is met in accordance with the invention in that the profiled rod, such as a flat strip rod, is mounted so as to be swivelable between a locked position and an unlocked position around a longitudinal axis arranged close to the side of the elongated profile directed away from the door leaf plane, in that the holding element forms a contact surface for the other side of the elongated profile of the rod facing the door leaf plane, and in that the actuation device engages the profiled rod close to this side.  
         [0010]     This step does away with axial displacement of the locking rod, so that complicated transmission devices for transforming the movement of a hand lever, either a rotational movement or swiveling movement or some other movement, into an axial displacement of the locking rod can be eliminated. Further, locking elements need no longer be arranged or formed on the rod, so that manufacture of the locking rod is limited to sawing off a piece of the profile rod to an appropriate length corresponding to the cabinet height. In some cases, the ends of the rod are to be rounded off so as to improve pivoting bearing support.  
         [0011]     However, a bearing support of the locking rod, particularly when it is a flat strip rod, can also be carried out in a very simple manner in that the profiled rod is received in a partially circular or triangular receiving space of a rod guide element.  
         [0012]     In order for the rod, such as a flat strip rod which need only comprise a severed piece of flat strip material, to be held in the rod guide element, e.g., inside the door leaf bevel area, either the profiled rod can be slid through axially or, if this is to be avoided, the rod guide element can be constructed, for example, as a structural component part which can be clipped onto a welded stud or the like according to a further embodiment form of the invention.  
         [0013]     Since an axial displacement within guide elements need no longer take place after the rod is mounted, a profiled rod which has not been finished or deburred is sufficient, although this could normally not be used due to the high axial sliding friction and would have to be deburred and finished.  
         [0014]     The rod guide element can comprise a spring device which pushes the rod into the locked position. The closure rod accordingly forms a kind of latch which makes it possible to push the door leaf against the door frame and accordingly lock the closure without actuating the closure.  
         [0015]     The actuating arrangement can comprise an actuating device, e.g., a lever, which is supported around an axis parallel to the door leaf plane and which swivels into the open position against the force of the spring, or a spring, when the profiled rod is actuated. An actuating lever of this kind can be lockable, e.g., outfitted or not outfitted with a lock. A particularly simple design results when the actuating arrangement comprises a lever which reaches through an opening in the door leaf and which is rigidly connected, e.g., clamped, to the profiled rod. This eliminates the need for a special bearing support of the hand lever on the door leaf because this bearing support is taken over by the profiled locking rod. An additional handle for actuating the door may be provided in addition to this actuating lever.  
         [0016]     The actuating device can be the tongue of a sash lock.  
         [0017]     Also, for a simple construction the holding element arranged at the door frame is constructed as a steel angle. In particular, it is possible in this way to combine a rod closure of the type according to the invention with hinge devices requiring bore holes, openings or threaded bore holes in the frame which are also available in an analogous manner for fastening the steel angle. This has the advantage that the door leaf can be turned around without changing the hole configuration in the frame, so that a door hung on the left-hand side can be converted to a right-handed door.  
         [0018]     Alternatively, the holding element can also be a locking pin (pivoting part).  
         [0019]     Further, in order to reduce noise and lessen the leverage required for the process of swiveling the door, the rod guide element is advantageously made of plastic.  
         [0020]     The same goals are achieved when the profiled rod, such as a flat strip rod, is provided with a clip enclosure of plastic material in the area of the swivel bearing.  
         [0021]     According to another embodiment form, the profile of the rod can be U-shaped, wherein one leg forms or carries a hook or terminates in a hook and this leg or the other leg terminates in a circular or teardrop shape which is received in a square or partially circular receiving space of a rod guide element formed by a beveled bearing plate and is held therein by means of spring force.  
         [0022]     In particular, the profile of the rod can have an actuating projection which is arranged at the outer side of the U or is formed by one leg thereof. It is advantageous when the profile of the rod in this embodiment form is held by leaf springs which also push the rod profile or its actuating projection in the closing direction. To facilitate mounting, the leaf spring can have a catch projection for preassembly. This rod can be injection molded from metal or plastic. 
     
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0023]     The invention will be described more fully in the following with reference to embodiment examples shown in the drawings.  
         [0024]      FIG. 1  is a sectional view showing a rod closure of the type according to the invention with a door frame and a door leaf of sheet-metal;  
         [0025]      FIG. 2  is a sectional view showing a rod guide element which is arranged in the bevel space of a door leaf and has a partially circular receiving space for the rod, including a spring;  
         [0026]      FIG. 3  is a sectional view of the bevel space which is formed between a door frame and a door leaf and within which is arranged the rod guide with a swiveling element that can be clipped in and secured to the door leaf by a welded stud fastening;  
         [0027]      FIG. 4  is a side view of the rod guide shown in  FIG. 3 ;  
         [0028]      FIG. 5  is a schematic view of an actuating lever with a bearing support device on the door leaf, including a lock;  
         [0029]      FIG. 6  is a view similar to that shown in  FIG. 5  showing an actuating lever which is supported on the actuating rod;  
         [0030]      FIG. 7A  is a sectional view similar to that in  FIG. 1  showing a rod closure with a continuous, unfinished swiveling profile with a holding plate and return spring in the door leaf and a closing pin at the door frame, which closing pin is designed as a pivoting part;  
         [0031]      FIG. 7B  is a detail showing the cross-sectional shape of the closure rod (swiveling profile);  
         [0032]      FIG. 7C  is a side view of the leaf spring shown in  FIG. 7A ;  
         [0033]      FIG. 7D  is an enlarged partial view of a claw provided for the spring;  
         [0034]      FIG. 8  is a cross-sectional view of an actuating lever or opener handle which can be clipped onto the swiveling profile;  
         [0035]      FIG. 9  is a cross-sectional view of an opener handle together with a pulling handle that is separate from the latter for actuating a right-handed door with the right hand;  
         [0036]      FIG. 10  is a cross-sectional view of a clip-on handle arrangement with free running, including a wire spring for the return of the handle for opening and pulling the door with the right hand;  
         [0037]      FIG. 11  is a cross-sectional view with an S-shaped swiveling profile with a hook with two-part bearing plate and leaf spring fastening;  
         [0038]      FIG. 12  is a view similar to that in  FIG. 11  showing a swiveling profile closure with a one-part bearing plate and leaf spring for holding the profile and for the spring suspension of the profile;  
         [0039]      FIG. 13  is a view similar to that in  FIG. 11  showing a swiveling profile closure with a bearing plate welded to the door and a leaf spring, with a springing end which serves for the springing return of the profile, and with a rigid end for holding the profile in the bearing plate, wherein a device is provided in the plate for holding the spring, the leaf spring being clipped into this device after insertion of the profile;  
         [0040]      FIG. 14  shows an embodiment form in which a swiveling profile closure is provided at the door frame by means of holding plates which are arranged in some areas and are screwed to the housing, and leaf springs are provided with rigid and soft ends for holding and for returning the profile;  
         [0041]      FIG. 15  shows an alternative embodiment form with respect to  FIG. 14 ;  
         [0042]      FIG. 16A  shows a swiveling profile closure with actuation by the tongue of a sash closure;  
         [0043]      FIG. 16B  shows a top view of the associated tongue;  
         [0044]      FIG. 17  also shows an actuation by means of a sash closure;  
         [0045]      FIG. 18  shows a closure for softer doors, as they are called, with a plurality of individual lockable closure locations;  
         [0046]      FIG. 19  shows the closure of  FIG. 18  in the area of the rod bearing;  
         [0047]      FIG. 20  shows another embodiment form;  
         [0048]      FIGS. 21, 22  and  23  show other embodiment forms; and  
         [0049]      FIGS. 24 and 25  show another embodiment form. 
     
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS  
       [0050]      FIG. 1  shows a cross-sectional view of a sheet-metal cabinet door  10  which is articulated at a door frame  12  in a manner not shown in more detail. Alternatively, this may be a flap  10  which locks an opening formed by the frame  12 . A flat strip rod  14  which is arranged parallel to the door edge or flap edge substantially edgewise to the door plane or flap plane is used for locking the door or flap in the closed state. According to the view shown by solid lines in  FIG. 1 , this flat strip rod  14  engages a holding element  16  arranged at a door frame  12  and accordingly prevents the door from being opened.  
         [0051]     The flat strip rod  14  can be swiveled (rotated) out of this closed position shown in solid lines in  FIG. 1  into an open position shown in dashed lines, in which position it releases the holding element  16  so that it is possible for the door to be swung out.  
         [0052]     To enable these two positions of the flat strip rod shown in  FIG. 1 , that is, the closed position and open position, a rod guide element  20  can be provided, for example, according to  FIG. 2 , in the bevel area  18  of the door leaf  10 . This rod guide element  20  has a partially circular or triangular receiving space  22  in which the rod cross section  24 , including a plastic enclosure  26  if desired, can be received in such a way that the vertex of the triangle or the center point  28  of the partial circle becomes the axis of a swiveling movement for the flat strip rod  14 .  
         [0053]      FIG. 2  further shows that the guide element  20  is provided with a bore hole  30  which is preferably provided with a thread and which receives a helical pressure spring  32  in such a way that one (left-hand) end of the spring  32  presses against the swivelable end  34  of the flat strip rod cross section  24 , that is, into the closed position shown by the solid lines in  FIG. 1 . A stud screw  36  prevents the spring  32  from sliding out of the bore hole  30  and, at the same time, is used for adjusting the pressing force of the spring (by screwing and unscrewing the stud screw  36 ).  
         [0054]     The spring makes it possible to deflect the cross section of the flat strip rod  14  when closing the door leaf  10 , in which case the bent tip  38  swivels the flat rod out of the closed position shown by solid lines in  FIG. 1  into the open position shown by dashed lines until the cross section is released again after achieving the intended end position of the door leaf and is pressed into the closed position shown in  FIG. 1 , specifically by the force of the spring  32 . To this extent, the flat rod closure acts as a latch lock in this case.  
         [0055]     The guide element  20  can be secured in the position shown in  FIG. 2  by gluing to the corner area of the door leaf  10 . Another alternative is shown in  FIG. 3 , wherein a welded stud  40  is spot-welded to the sheet-metal of the door leaf  10 ; a swiveling element  120  which can be clipped in can be placed on the welded stud  40  can again be supported so as to be swivelable around the cross section  24  in the manner described above, possibly with the enclosure  26  made of plastic.  FIG. 4  is a sectional view from the left-hand side of the arrangement according to  FIG. 3  showing the enclosure of the flat strip rod  24 , in this case by a swiveling element  42  made from plastic such as polyamide. On the one hand, this swiveling element ensures that the swiveling can be carried out without generating noise (such as squeaking) and, on the other hand, that friction is extensively prevented during the swiveling process. Also, a stop is formed by a bead or ring  44  and contacts the edge of the rod guide  120  so that an axial displacement is prevented in one direction. Another rod guide with a swiveling element that can be clipped in is advisably arranged in such a way that an axial displacement is prevented in the other direction. Therefore, the flat strip rod  24  can only carry out a swiveling movement, but not an axial sliding movement. Usually, only one ring  44  is sufficient to prevent a sliding movement, that is, when this sliding movement would only be brought about by the force of gravity of the rod.  
         [0056]     According to  FIG. 5 , an actuating device with an actuating lever  46  which is mounted around an axis or pin  50  parallel to the door leaf plane serves to move the flat strip rod out of the locked position according to  FIG. 1  to  FIG. 5 , specifically, into the open position shown in dashed lines. By swiveling the hand lever  46  around the pin  50  in clockwise direction according to  FIG. 5 , the inner lever end  54  extending through an opening  52  in the bevel space up to the flat strip rod  24  presses the movable end of the flat strip rod  24  in the counterclockwise direction and, therefore, into the open position.  
         [0057]     The bearing support  50  for the hand lever  46  can be formed by a trough  56  which can be placed, e.g., glued or screwed, on the door leaf  10  and which can be secured to the door leaf  10 , e.g., by means of adjusting screws or cap screws  58 . Further, with respect to the hand lever cover  40 ,  FIG. 5  shows a cylinder lock  60  which locks the hand lever  46  in the shown position in a manner that is not shown in more detail when the cylinder  60  is rotated into the locked position.  
         [0058]     The holding element  16  which can be seen in  FIG. 1  comprises an angle with a base leg  62  with one or preferably two or more countersunk bore holes  64  through which countersink screws  68  can be inserted, which latter can be screwed into a corresponding thread in the frame  12 . This arrangement also enables the alternative arrangement of the angle  16 , whereby the leg device  68  carrying the hook arrangement  38  reaches the position which is shown in dashed lines  FIG. 1  and designated by  168 . In this mirror-symmetric arrangement, a corresponding different arrangement of the flat rod would also be carried out (see  FIG. 6 ), where the closed position  124  is reached by swiveling in the counterclockwise direction. In this case, the actuating lever  146  is rigidly clamped with the flat rod  124  by means of a cap screw  70  so that its rod  124  also constitutes the bearing support for the hand lever  146  and a bearing support is not required on the door leaf.  
         [0059]     Other embodiment forms are described in the following in which the rod closure works with a swivelable rod which does not have a simple rectangular flat rod profile but, rather, a more complicated shape as can be seen, for example, in  FIG. 7B . The profile is substantially U-shaped, one leg of the U-profile  224  shown in  FIG. 7B  forming a hook (see reference number  80 ) which tapers to a point, while the other leg terminates in a circular or teardrop shape  82 . The circular or teardrop shape  82  is received in a square or partially circular receiving space  22  formed by a beveled bearing plate  220  and is held there by spring force  132 . The rod profile  224 , or leg profile, is unfinished continuously over the entire height of the door leaf and is therefore cheaper to manufacture. The rod guide element  220 , on the other hand, is formed over some portions as bearing plates which are secured to the door leaf  10  by spot welding  84 . A leaf spring  132  has a “stable” or rigid end  86  which prevents the profile  224  in the bearing plate  220  from sliding out, but allows a limited swiveling movement. In contrast, the other end  88  of the leaf spring  132  is “soft” or elastic, i.e., has a smaller spring constant. This part  88  of the spring  132  presses the hook  81  into the closed position which can be seen in  FIG. 7A . In this closed position, the hook  81  engages behind a closing pin  72  (a pivoting part) which may be screwed  96  together with the door frame  12 . In order to open the closure, the swiveling profile  224  must be rotated in the counterclockwise direction in some manner, for example, by means of an opener handle  246  which is clipped on to the swiveling profile at an axial location between two bearing plates  220  and which extends through an opening  252  in the door leaf  10  (see  FIG. 8 ). The end  88  of the spring  132  is compressed by this movement.  
         [0060]     The hook  81  of the profile  224  has an inclined surface  80  so that, in this case also, the door arrives in the closing position automatically in the manner of a latch without actuation of the swiveling profile in that the head of the closing pin  72 , while sliding along on the inclined surface  80  of the hook  81 , pushes the hook  81  aside and can then catch in the position shown in  FIG. 7A .  
         [0061]      FIG. 7D  differs in that claws  90  proceeding from the spring  132  press into the material of the door leaf  10  and accordingly prevent an axial displacement of the leaf spring. As was already mentioned, it is sufficient when the bearing plate  220  is arranged in some areas and, in each instance, has a length of several centimeters in axial direction.  
         [0062]     The opener handle which can be clipped on the swiveling profile can also have the shape shown in  FIG. 9  at reference number  346 . In addition, a separate handle  347  can be arranged on the door leaf  10  to enable a reliable and stable opening of the door leaf  10 . The shape shown in  FIG. 9  is suitable for opening and pulling when actuating a right-handed door (hinge on the left) with the right hand.  
         [0063]     The shape shown in  FIG. 8  is carried out in such a way that the profile  224  swivels to the left automatically when pulling on the handle  246  and the door is accordingly unlocked. The door (hinge on the right) can then be pulled open.  
         [0064]     The swiveling profile closure shown in  FIGS. 7 and 8  is “pulling” and “external”: “pulling” refers to the hook profile and “external” means outside the counter-closing piece  72 , i.e., offset relative to the latter with respect to the door edge  92 . In other words, the pivot point  94  of the profile  224  lies closer to the edge  92  of the door  10  than the axis  96  of the counterpiece  72 . In the swiveling profile closure (pulling/internal) shown in  FIG. 10 , an attachment handle  446  is used which can be opened by means of a wire spring  432  which provides for the return of the handle; however, the hook  424  opens in the clockwise direction in this case. The handle  44  contacts the hook  424  by a projecting part  98 , so that this hook  424  can move to the right independent from the projection  98 , specifically when closing the door  10 , so that a type of freewheel or free running is realized which allows the door  10  to be closed without actuating the handle  446 .  
         [0065]     It is clear that the pivot point  94  of the profile  424  in this case is at a greater distance from the door edge  92  than the axis  96  of the counterpiece  72 .  
         [0066]      FIGS. 11, 12  and  13  show pulling/internal swiveling profile closures. These embodiment forms are provided for constructions in which there is limited space. In the embodiment form according to  FIG. 11 , a two-part bearing plate  520 ,  521  is provided. A leaf spring  532  holds the pivot point  94  of the swiveling profile  524  at the fixed location, but allows a limited swiveling of the hook against spring force around this pivot point. Also, in the embodiment form shown in  FIG. 12  in which the bearing plate  523  comprises one part, a leaf spring  533  serves to hold the profile as well as for elastic swiveling of the swiveling profile  524  in the counterclockwise direction.  
         [0067]     In the embodiment form shown in  FIG. 13 , two bearing pates  420 ,  421  are provided, while the swiveling profile  424  is again held by the rigid end  86  of a leaf spring  433  and a soft end  88  of the leaf spring  433  serves to restore the profile  424  to the closing position in the counterclockwise direction.  
         [0068]     The advantage of these embodiment forms is that the leaf spring can also be clipped in after the profile is mounted.  
         [0069]     Embodiment forms in which holding plates  620 ,  720  are screwed to the housing  12  at  99  in some portions are shown in  FIGS. 14 and 15 . The leaf springs  633 ,  733  are provided with their rigid end  86  for holding the profile  624 , while their soft end  88  serves for restoring. A counter-closing part  672 ,  772  is welded to the door in a continuous manner or by portions (see weld spot  89 ). The screw connection is designated by  99 .  
         [0070]     In this case, the profile  624  has an actuating projection  601  which is formed at its outer side by a U-leg and which can be pressed in the direction of arrow  602  and then opens the closure.  
         [0071]     In contrast to the preceding embodiment forms, the profile  624 ,  724  in this case is not mounted at the door leaf  10 , but at the housing  12 . In the embodiment form shown in  FIG. 15 , a holding plate  720  together with the leaf spring  733  is screwed to the frame  12  (see reference number  99 ), and the profile  724  is held in a positive engagement by the spring part  86 , while a spring part  88  arranged alongside the latter supplies the restoring force. The leaf spring  733  has a catch projection at  103  which facilitates pre-mounting of the leaf spring  733  at the holding plate  720 . The counter-closing part  772  is spot welded continuously or by some portions to the door leaf  10 .  
         [0072]     The two embodiment forms according to  FIG. 14  and  FIG. 15  are “pulling external/internal on the housing side”.  
         [0073]      FIG. 16A  shows a “pulling/external” swiveling profile closure, wherein the actuation of the profile  724  is effected by means of a sash closure  104  with a special tongue  105 . The tongue can be actuated in two directions and has a springing middle position.  
         [0074]     A similar embodiment form is shown in  FIG. 17 , where the actuation of the swiveling profile  824  is carried out by a sash lock with a tongue  106 , again with actuation in two directions and with a springing middle position.  
         [0075]     The special profile shape  824  is also shown again in  FIGS. 18 and 19 . The embodiment form in  FIGS. 18 and 19  is particularly suitable for soft doors with a plurality of separately lockable closure points. The closure hook  107  is supported on the swiveling profile  824  by some portions with free running relative to the swiveling profile. A leaf spring  833  serves to return the hook  107  and the profile  824 . The actuation for opening is carried out by exerting force in the direction of arrow  802 . While the swiveling profile  824  is continuous, the counter-closing portion  872  is welded on in some portions (see reference number  89 ).  FIG. 18  shows a section in the area of one of the plurality of closure hooks, while  FIG. 19  shows the section in the area of one or more bearing plates. A catch projection is also provided at the spring  832  (see reference number  103 ). The bearing plate  820  is again screwed on by portions (reference number  99 ), the leaf spring  832  is clipped onto the mounting plate  820  and holds the profile  824  in the bearing plate  820 .  
         [0076]     The swiveling profile closure according to  FIGS. 18 and 19  is pulling/external on the housing side, again with a free-running hook.  
         [0077]      FIG. 20  shows a swiveling profile closure in which the profile  924  comprises a straight piece and one end is mounted by means of a spherical area. A bearing plate  920  is screwed on by portions (the screws are indicated at  99 ); further, the profile  924  is received in a positive engagement. A leaf spring  933  serves to restore the profile. The counter-closing part  972  is either welded continuously or by portions to the door  10 . A free space for moving around is shown at  109 . As a result, when the profile  924  lies at a flat angle, the loading of the counter-closing piece  972  is high when flung open (swivel lever effect). Actuation is carried out between the counter-closing part portions and acts on the profile  924 .  
         [0078]      FIG. 21  shows a swiveling profile closure which abuts internally on the housing side, with a leaf spring  1033  which can be pre-mounted on the bearing plate  1020  that is screwed on by portions. The counter-closing part  1072  is welded and fastened to the door leaf  10  continuously or by portions. Because of the spacing between the parts  1072  and  1020  (reference number  111 ) there is a more favorable angle than in the arrangement according to  FIG. 20 . An actuating part  1046  (see  FIG. 22 ) arranged between two bearing plates  1020  effects opening when pressing in the direction of the arrow  102 .  FIG. 23  shows a variant with locking parts  1124  in some portions with free running. A plurality of independent locking positions are possible. A leaf spring  1133  serves to restore the locking parts  1124  relative to the profile  1125 . The swiveling profile  1025  is continuous and serves to support and trigger the plurality of blocking parts  1124 .  
         [0079]     The blocking part  1124  shown in the drawing is mounted on the profile  1125  in a springing manner by portions with free running. The profile can be mounted between the blocking parts as is shown with reference to  FIGS. 21, 22 .  
         [0080]      FIG. 24  and  FIG. 25  show the use of the invention in special profiles. In  FIG. 24 , the swiveling profile  1224  is mounted in a frame profile  112  in a positive-locking manner. A leaf spring  1233  can be inserted from the front end of the profile. The counter-closing part  1272 , a pivoting part, is screwed together with the door profile  110 . Triggering is effected according to  FIG. 25  by a sash closure  113  with special tongue so as to run on the inclined profile. The tongue can be actuated on two sides and is possible with a springing middle position. The inclined profile in  FIG. 25  serves as a wedge for triggering. The profile is received only in the area of the actuation, but is otherwise closed.  
         [0081]     The invention is commercially applicable in switch cabinet engineering.  
         [0082]     While the foregoing description and drawings represent the present invention, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made therein without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention.