Abstract: A method of expanding an elongated and at least regionally planar metal element that has two respective marginal regions oppositely disposed and extending in a longitudinal direction and a central region arranged therebetween and including cuts, the marginal regions of the metal element are moved apart transversely to the longitudinal direction and in parallel with a planar extent of the metal element such that connection portions of the central region formed by the cuts and connecting the two respective marginal regions to one another are folded, the method includes displacing the two respective marginal regions with respect to one another transversely to the planar extent of the metal element to form a displaced state, and subsequently moving apart the two respective marginal regions in the displaced state.

Abstract: A connecting element for connecting profile rails and/or profiles of various shape comprises a planar base part which comprises a central web and two lateral limbs which are angled with respect to the web. At least one of the limbs comprises a base part surface section slung out from the web.

Abstract: An apparatus is described which is formed for expanding elongated, ribbon-shaped metal elements moving in the longitudinal direction and suitable for forming open section elements such as upright sections or plaster sections or closed section elements such as passages or pipes, the apparatus includes a feed station, a cutting station, a positioning station and a connection station, with the feed station being formed for the at least substantial continuous feed of at least one metal element to the cutting station. The cutting station is formed for producing at least one continuous meandering incision which extends in the longitudinal direction of the at least one metal element and by which at least two longitudinal portions of the at least one metal element having meandering longitudinal edges are produced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thin-walled, cold-formed profile element, in particular a structural profile, for example a drywall construction, facade, plaster, screed, tile or cable carrier profile or a shelf or drain rail. The profile element has an elongated profile body, in particular metallic or consisting of plastic, in which a multiplicity of openings is formed. The profile body comprises at least two separately constructed longitudinal sections, each longitudinal section comprising a serpentine longitudinal edge. The longitudinal sections each comprise an elongated section and a plurality of connecting sections projecting laterally beyond the elongated section, which are bordered by the serpentine longitudinal edge. The connecting sections of the one longitudinal section face the connecting sections of the other longitudinal section and are in each case welded to the latter edge to edge or joined to one another along curved abutting edges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a profile element, in particular a construction profile, for example a dry construction profile, a profile for facades or a rendering profile, comprising, in particular a metallic profile body (17, 18) and at least one sealing element (9, 10, 11). Said sealing element is fixed. at least to a longitudinal side of the profile body and is made of a plastic. Openings (13) are embodied in. the longitudinal side of the profile body and the sealing element comprises projections (12) that are embodied as a single piece with the sealing elements for fixing to the profile body (17, 18, 20) on the side of said sealing elements that face the profile body (17, 18, 20), said projections protruding through the openings. The invention also relates to a method for producing said type of profile element.

Abstract: A connecting element for connecting profile rails and/or profiles of various shape comprises a planar base part which comprises a central web and two lateral limbs which are angled with respect to the web. At least one of the limbs comprises a base part surface section slung out from the web.

Abstract: The invention relates to a profiled element with an elongated profiled body that consists of metal or plastic in particular. The profiled body comprises at least two separately designed longitudinal portions, each longitudinal portion comprising a meandering longitudinal edge and a rectilinear longitudinal edge that lies opposite the meandering longitudinal edge. The longitudinal portions are connected to each other by the rectilinear longitudinal edges. The invention further relates to such a profiled element in which the longitudinal portions can be designed separately or as a single piece, said profiled body having a substantially U- or V-shaped cross-section with two profiled limbs and a profiled connecting piece that connects the profiled limbs.

Abstract: A component assembly and a suspension device for supporting rails, in particular for suspended ceilings or the like, and a method for manufacturing the component assembly and the suspension device are described. The component assembly includes first and second components that are generally flat-shaped and fastened to each other, where at least two guide slots extending substantially parallel are formed both in the first component and in the second component. The regions of the first and of the second component that are arranged between the guide slots each form retaining portions. The first component and the second component are plugged together in the longitudinal direction of the guide slots in overlapping relation to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus is described which is formed for expanding elongated, ribbon-shaped metal elements moving in the longitudinal direction and suitable for forming open section elements such as upright sections or plaster sections or closed section elements such as passages or pipes, the apparatus includes a feed station, a cutting station, a positioning station and a connection station, with the feed station being formed for the at least substantial continuous feed of at least one metal element to the cutting station. The cutting station is formed for producing at least one continuous meandering incision which extends in the longitudinal direction of the at least one metal element and by which at least two longitudinal portions of the at least one metal element having meandering longitudinal edges are produced.

Abstract: The invention describes a cabinet profile of a cabinet, in particular a switchgear cabinet profile of a switchgear cabinet. The cabinet profile comprises an elongate metal hollow profile which has a plurality of wall sections, which adjoin one another, in the circumferential direction, wherein one or more openings are formed at least in some of the wall sections. The one or more openings are formed at least in a wall section which faces the outer face of the cabinet when the cabinet profile is in the mounted state, wherein at least a portion of the one or more openings is covered by at least one plastic cover which is connected to the hollow profile. The invention also describes a cabinet, in particular a switchgear cabinet, having at least one horizontally running cabinet profile of this kind.

Abstract: A device and a method for widening elongated metal elements which move in the longitudinal direction and are planar at least in certain regions are described. The device comprises at least two clamping sections which are opposite one another and of which one is arranged and designed for clamping a first longitudinal side of the metal element in place and the other is arranged and designed for clamping a second longitudinal side of the metal element in place, said second longitudinal side being opposite the first longitudinal side of the metal element. The clamping sections are each provided on a support unit by means of which the clamping sections, during the forward movement of the metal element, are automatically moved apart essentially perpendicularly to the direction of movement of the metal element.

Abstract: In the construction of walls in balloon framing below roof pitches, the attachment profiles need to be suitable for different inclines and are to be connectable to the incline. For this purpose, the attachment profiles have fastening tabs on both sides, which may be bent into the particular required inclined attitude. The fastening tabs extend nearly over the entire profile web and are only linked on a deflection edge on one side on the attachment profile in the area of the profile web. In addition, the attachment profile can be used for the upper and lower fixing of the sub profiles of a stud or stud round wall.

Abstract: A profile element (1) is described, in particular a construction profile, for example, a dry construction profile, a profile for facades or a rendering profile, a screed profile, a tiling profile or cable support profile, having an elongate profile body (2), in particular consisting of metal or plastics material, in which a plurality of openings are formed. The profile body (2) comprises at least two separately formed longitudinal portions (10, 11), each of which comprises a meandering longitudinal edge (12, 13). The longitudinal portions (10, 11) have overlapping regions (28, 29), which are bounded in some regions by the meandering longitudinal edges (12, 13). Connecting means (16, 17; 30, 31; 37, 40) formed in the overlapping regions (28, 29) are used to plug together the longitudinal portions (10, 11) in a direction transverse to the longitudinal extension thereof. The openings (5) are formed between portions (24, 25) of the meandering longitudinal edges (12, 13) of the two longitudinal portions (10, 11).

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembled component comprising a first and a second component. The first component comprises a first flat two-dimensional connecting region, and the second component comprises a second flat two-dimensional connecting region connected to the first connecting region. The connecting regions each comprise at least two connecting sections, which are in each case formed as material sections bent out of the plane of the respective connecting region. The connecting regions each have a substantially arcuate edge. One end of the arcuate edge is arranged at a distance in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the respective connecting region. The end of the arcuate edge is adjoined by a further edge of the connecting region which runs obliquely or transversely with respect to the arcuate edge. The connecting sections each comprise a guide surface running obliquely with respect to the plane of the respective connecting region.

Abstract: An areal metal element is described having a surface which extends from a first outside edge to a second outside edge lying opposite the first out-side edge. The region of the metal element adjoining the first outside edge forms a first edge region and the region of the metal element adjoining the second outside edge forms a second side region. Both side regions are connected to one another by a central region lying therebetween, with at least one completely bordered aperture being formed at least in one of the side regions, with its border being formed in one part by this side region and in another part by the central region. The central region includes at least two sections which each consist of two outwardly disposed part sections and a central part section lying therebetween. The outwardly disposed part sections are folded over with respect to the central section to produce the aperture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metal profile having an elongated base section (2). The base section (2) comprises at least two longitudinal sections (8) that run parallel to each other and that are connected to each other at several connecting points by way of connecting elements (12) configured in one piece with the longitudinal sections (8). A predetermined distance (19) is provided between the longitudinal sections (8) and is bridged in sections by the connecting elements (12) for connecting the longitudinal sections (8). The base section (2) is provided with at least one through-opening (23), extending from one of the longitudinal sections (8) across the distance (19) to the other longitudinal section (8). At least one two-part edge (24) of the through-opening (23) extending over the distance (19) is covered by a separate cover element (27, 31), extending along the edge (24) from the one longitudinal section (8) of the base section (2) across the distance (19) to the other longitudinal section (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a profile element, in particular a construction profile, for example a dry construction profile, a profile for facades or a rendering profile, comprising, in particular a metallic profile body (17, 18) and at least one sealing element (9, 10, 11). Said sealing element is fixed at least to a longitudinal side of the profile body and is made of a plastic. Openings (13) are embodied in the longitudinal side of the profile body and the sealing element comprises projections (12) that are embodied as a single piece with the sealing elements for fixing to the profile body (17, 18, 20) on the side of said sealing elements that face the profile body (17, 18, 20), said projections protruding through the openings. The invention also relates to a method for producing said type of profile element.

Abstract: A device and a method for widening elongated metal elements which move in the longitudinal direction and are planar at least in certain regions are described. The device comprises at least two clamping sections which are opposite one another and of which one is arranged and designed for clamping a first longitudinal side of the metal element in place and the other is arranged and designed for clamping a second longitudinal side of the metal element in place, said second longitudinal side being opposite the first longitudinal side of the metal element. The clamping sections are each provided on a support unit by means of which the clamping sections, during the forward move-ment of the metal element, are automatically moved apart essentially perpendicularly to the direction of movement of the metal element.