SEALING DEVICE

Abstract: Sealing device at a foot list (4) intended for use in a wet room and comprising at least a first list element (5). The first list element is a profile list (5) which has a section open towards a support surface (2) and intended for receiving a second list element (6). The second list element (6) is flexible and along its longitudinal edge has a flexible branched part (8,8) intended to rest against the support surface (2), for example a floor surface, whereby the branched part (8,8) is intended for receiving an elastic sealing element (9).

Description: SEALING DEVICE Technical Field The invention relates to a sealing device at a foot list or the like intended for use in a wet room according to the preamble of claim 1 . Background Art By corresponding foot lists the aim is to prevent that water, for example from a shower closet or shower cabin, flows out to other parts of the wet room, for example a bathroom. Prior known sealing devices usually comprise some kind of list or profile list that is designed so that it rests as tightly as possible against the floor of the wet room. In order to improve the sealing effect a prior measure has been to provide a silicone mass between the list and the floor. A measure like this has shown to be unsatisfactory, partly because inclinations or irregularities in the floor have caused leakage and partly because fungicides, i.e. anti-mould means, in the silicone mass evaporate within some years, which leads to hygienic problems. Disclosure of the Invention The object of the present invention is to achieve a sealing device by which the above mentioned drawbacks are avoided and which provides for an effective sealing by simple means. This is attained by a sealing device, the main features of which are given in claim 1 . The invention is based on the idea to achieve a sealing device which easily may be adapted to the installation in question and which is effective and usable also within a longer time frame. This may be provided for by having the foot list comprising first and second list elements, which are adjustable in a vertical direction or with respect to height in relation to each other, whereby the second list element additionally preferably is flexible so that it provides for a freedom of installation to a large extent as possible. The second list element is formed with a branched part intended for resting against a support surface, for example a floor surface or the like, whereby the branched part may receive and retain an elastic sealing element which completes the sealing function of the second list element itself. The second list element preferably has a section with a straight part and a V-formed part constituting said branched part. The straight part may easily be arranged for interaction with the first list element with its downwards open section and the V-formed part is suitable to resiliently rest against the floor surface and at the same time to receive the elastic sealing element. The flexibility of the second sealing element, particularly of its V- formed branched part, also brings about that even a lesser thickness of material of the sealing element improves the sealing effect. In order to achieve a high as possible sealing effect it is however advantageous that the sealing element substantially fills the V-formed branched part, preferably so that it at least completely fills said branched part. The elastic sealing element is preferably made of butyl or a butyl compound, which makes the sealing element durable and hygienically intact and thereby suitable for a longer period of use. The sealing device is preferably provided with a sealing component, which is intended to receive the ends of the list elements and to rest against a further support surface, for example a wall surface or the like. With such a sealing component a certain freedom of installation, particularly in a lengthwise direction, of the list elements is obtained so that an effective seal as possible is achieved. Because the sealing component has an inner section which is designed to enclose the profile list and the sealing component at its end facing the further support surface has a substantially vertically arranged slot in- tended for receiving an end of the sealing element, which is folded upwards from the V-formed branched part of the second list element and along the edge of its straight part, the sealing against the further sealing surface may considerably be improved. The invention is described more closely in the following by way of example and with reference to the attached schematic drawings, in which: Fig. 1 shows a shower cabin where the invention is applied. Fig. 2 shows an exploded view of a foot list where the invention is applied. Fig. 3 shows a partial enlargement of the footlist where the invention is applied. In Fig. 1 the shower cabin is designated by reference numeral 1. The shower cabin 1 is installed in a corner of a wet room, for example a bathroom, and borders against the floor 2 and the walls 3 of the bathroom with a foot list 4. A sealing device according to the invention is arranged at the foot list 4 so that water from the shower cabin 1 does not flow out to the other parts of the bathroom. The sealing device at the foot list 4 comprises a first list element in the form of a profile list 5, a second flexible list element 6 provided with a flexible branched part 8,8 (not shown in Fig. 1 ) resting against the floor 2, an elastic sealing element 9 (not shown in Fig. 1 ) and sealing components 10, which are provided at the ends of the list ele- ments 5,6 for resting against the walls 3. In the exploded view of the foot list 4 shown in Fig. 2 are shown the profile list 5, the second list element 6, the elastic sealing element 9 and the sealing components 10. The sealing element 9, shown as a roll, is preferably made of butyl or a butyl compound which is durable and keeps hy- gienically intact, which is important because for example a shower cabin may be used for many years, whereby the sealing devices used should be effective during its whole time of use. In the partial enlargement shown in Fig. 3 the configuration of the above discussed parts is clarified. The profile list 5 has an towards the in- tended support surface, for example a floor surface 2, open section intended for receiving the straight part 7 of the second flexible list element 6. The second list element 6 has a Y-formed section, turned upside down when installed. The list elements 5,6 are thus adjustable in relation to each other with respect to height, which is purposeful for the installation of the foot list 4 so that the profile list 5 on one hand can be kept horizontal independent of irregularities or inclinations in the floor surface 2, whereby the second list element 6 on the other hand can follow the floor surface 2. The edge of the second list element 6 facing the floor surface 2 has a V-formed part, or more exactly a V-formed branched part 8,8 intended to receive the elastic sealing element 9. The sealing element 9 is fitted into the branched part 8,8 along the whole length of the second list element 6 and is folded upwards against and along the edge of its straight part 7. Thereby the sealing component 1 0, having an inner section surface which is configured to enclose the profile list 5 and arranged at the end of the list elements 5,6, is provided with a slot 1 1 which places itself at the edge of the straight part 7 and thereby may receive the upwards folded end of the sealing element 9. When the sealing compo- nent 10 is installed against the wall 3 with the end of the sealing element 9 in the slot 1 1 , the upwards folded end of the sealing element 9 secures a watertight seal also against the wall 3. When the flexible branched part 8,8 of the second list element 6 including the elastic sealing element 9 is pressed against the floor surface 3, the seal against the floor surface 3 is secured. Thereby it has shown to be advantageous that the sealing element 9 substantially, preferably at least completely fills the branched part 8,8 in order to eliminate possible risks for leakage, if for example the branched part would move. The drawings and the thereto attached part of the specification is only intended for clarifying the inventive concept. With regard to details, such as for example in connection with which installation the sealing device is used, questions of material, design of the list elements and the sealing component, the material and form of the sealing element, etc., the invention may vary with the scope of the claims.

Claims: CLAIMS 1 . Sealing device at a foot list (4) or the like intended for use in a wet room and comprising at least a first list element (5), characterised in that the first list element is a profile list (5) which has a section open towards a support surface (2) and intended for receiving a second list element (6), that the second list element (6) is flexible and along one edge has a flexible branched part (8,8) intended to rest against the support surface (2), for example a floor surface or the like, and that the branched part (8,8) is intended for receiving an elastic sealing element (9). 2. Sealing device according to claim 1 , characterised in that the second list element (6) has a Y-formed section, with a straight part (7) and a V- formed part (8,8), whereby the V-formed part constitutes said branched part (8,8). 3. Sealing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the elastic sealing element (9) substantially, preferably at least completely fills the V- formed branched part (8,8). 4. Sealing device according to claim 3, characterised in that the elastic sealing element (9) is made of butyl or a butyl compound. 5. Sealing device according to claim 1 , characterised by a sealing component ( 10) which is intended for attachment to the end of the list elements (5,6) in order to rest against a further support surface (3), for example a wall surface or the like. 6. Sealing device according to claim 5, characterised in that the sealing component ( 10) has an inner section which is designed to enclose the profile list (5) and that the sealing component ( 10) at its end facing the further support surface (3) has a slot (1 1 ) intended for receiving an end of the sealing element (9) which is folded upwards from the V-formed branched part (8,8) of the second list element (6) against and along its straight part (7).

Inventors: BERGDAHL MATS, BERGDAHL, MATS
Applicants: BERGDAHL MATS, IDO KYLPYHUONE OY, BERGDAHL, MATS
Application year: 2000
Main classification: E06B7
IPC codes: A47K3