Metal section

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 ).

1 . A metal section having an elongated base section ( 2 ), wherein the base section ( 2 ) comprises at least two longitudinal portions ( 8 ) which extend parallel to one another and which are connected to one another at a plurality of connection points via connection elements formed in one piece with the longitudinal portions ( 8 ),
 characterized in that   a preset spacing ( 19 ) is present between the longitudinal portions ( 8 );   in that the spacing ( 19 ) is bridged region-wise by the connection elements ( 12 ) for the connection of the longitudinal portions ( 8 );   in that at least one leadthrough opening ( 23 ) is provided in the base section ( 2 );   in that the leadthrough opening ( 23 ) extends from one of the longitudinal portions ( 8 ) across the spacing ( 19 ) to the other longitudinal portion ( 8 );   and in that at least one edge ( 24 ) divided into two of the leadthrough opening ( 23 ) extending across the spacing ( 19 ) is covered by a separate cover element ( 27 ,  31 ) which extends along the edge ( 24 ) from the one longitudinal portion ( 8 ) of the base section ( 2 ) across the spacing ( 19 ) to the other longitudinal portion ( 8 ).   
     
     
         2 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the cover element ( 27 ,  31 ) extends substantially over the total length of the edge ( 24 ). 
     
     
         3 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the cover element ( 27 ,  31 ) is firmly connected to the longitudinal portions ( 8 ). 
     
     
         4 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 3 , characterized in that the cover element ( 27 ,  31 ) is connected to the longitudinal portions ( 8 ) by a pressure joining process, by jamming, squeezing, pressing, welding, screwing, adhesively bonding or riveting. 
     
     
         5 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the edge ( 24 ) of the leadthrough opening ( 23 ) is engaged over and in particular encompassed by the cover element ( 27 ,  31 ). 
     
     
         6 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the cover element ( 27 ,  31 ) is made of a part ( 17 ) cut out of a base section ( 2 ) of a metal element ( 1 ) for the formation of a leadthrough opening ( 23 ). 
     
     
         7 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the cover element ( 27 ,  31 ) is made as a punched part. 
     
     
         8 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the cover element ( 27 ,  31 ) has a substantially rectangular shape. 
     
     
         9 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the cover element ( 27 ,  31 ) includes a bent over edge ( 28 ) which extends across the spacing ( 19 ) and in particular has a rounded upper side. 
     
     
         10 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the leadthrough opening ( 23 ) has a substantially rectangular shape, in particular a substantially square shape. 
     
     
         11 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the length of the leadthrough opening ( 23 ) in the longitudinal direction of the metal element ( 1 ) is substantially equal to the width of the leadthrough opening ( 23 ), including the spacing ( 19 ) between the longitudinal portions ( 8 ) of the metal element ( 1 ). 
     
     
         12 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the leadthrough opening ( 23 ) includes two edges ( 24 ) divided into two; and in that both edges ( 24 ) are each covered by a cover element ( 27 ,  31 ). 
     
     
         13 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that a plurality of leadthrough openings ( 23 ) are formed in the base section ( 2 ), in particular at regular intervals. 
     
     
         14 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that at least one limb ( 4 ) angled with respect to the base section ( 2 ) is adjacent to the base section ( 2 ) at the side. 
     
     
         15 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 14 , characterized in that in each case a limb ( 4 ) angled with respect to the base section ( 2 ) is adjacent to both sides of the base section ( 2 ). 
     
     
         16 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the metal section is made as a C-section, a U-section, an L-section or a Z-section. 
     
     
         17 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the longitudinal portions ( 8 ) are drawn apart by the preset spacing ( 19 ) by a folding or stretching process. 
     
     
         18 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 1 , characterized in that the connection elements ( 12 ) include connection webs ( 21 ) via which they are connected to the longitudinal portions ( 8 ). 
     
     
         19 . A metal section in accordance with  claim 18 , characterized in that the connection webs ( 21 ) are folded over both with respect to the longitudinal portions ( 8 ) and with respect to main regions ( 22 ) of the connection elements ( 12 ) bridging the spacing ( 19 ).