JP7553605B2 - DRYWORK CONNECTORS, DRYWORK ARRANGEMENTS, KITS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING DRYWORK CEILINGS - Patent application - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a dry-construction connector comprising at least one body having a first end portion at a first end and a second end portion at a second end, the body having a central portion between the first end portion and the second end portion. The present invention also relates to a dry-construction arrangement, as well as kits and methods for constructing a dry-construction ceiling.

Dry construction refers to the manufacture of construction elements, such as dry construction ceilings, by the assembly of industrially manufactured semi-finished products. Dry construction ceilings are usually built by creating a substructure in the ceiling area, where the ceiling elements are attached in suspended form. For the substructure, dry construction profiles with a sheet metal body are often used. These are lightweight and therefore easy to handle. They furthermore allow the dry construction ceiling to be built with good stability.

For ceiling substructures, typically metal profiles are used that are arranged crosswise over one another. Cross connectors have been proposed to connect the profiles, as described, for example, in EP 2 035 635 A1. The web of the cross connector surrounds the upper profile and ensures a connection to the lower profile. This requires cross connectors with dimensions that fit each of the profiles to be connected.

A further hanger with which a profile rail can be attached to a beam is described in EP 0 808 958 A2.

One object of the present invention is to identify drywork connectors, drywork arrangements, kits and methods for constructing a drywork ceiling that allow for simple and reliable connection of elements of a ceiling substructure.

This object is achieved according to the invention with a dry construction connector as claimed in claim 1. It is therefore assumed that the first end portion of the above-mentioned dry construction connector forms a retaining tongue for connection to the beam, and the second end portion forms a load-bearing tongue for connection to the dry construction profile. This design is particularly advantageous. The dry construction connector makes it possible to create the substructure of the ceiling in a simple and safe manner at the construction site by connecting the dry construction profile to the beam. The assembly can be carried out quickly, which helps to reduce costs. Furthermore, the structure is characterized by a high stability. This makes the dry construction connector particularly suitable for use with beams of wide spans and therefore with large spans. The handling is particularly simple. Furthermore, the claimed dry construction connector can be used to connect dry construction profiles and beams, which may have different dimensions. It is therefore not necessary to stock dry construction connectors adapted to the specific dimensions of different sizes. Another advantage is that with the dry construction connector only a small height is required for the substructure. This reduces the required installation space of the ceiling. This is achieved, among other things, by the fact that the dry construction profile can be arranged in a space-saving manner directly underneath the beam by means of the dry construction connector. Preferably, the dry construction connector is formed as a dry construction hanger.

Advantageous embodiments are described below and in the dependent claims.

An advantageous embodiment provides that the body is formed by an elongated strip of material, the first end portion being provided at a first end of the strip of material and the second end portion being provided at a second end.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the retaining tongue is connected to the central portion via a first fold line. Preferably, the body may have a cutout, preferably a cut-out, in the area along the first fold line to facilitate folding. The retaining tongue may be flush with the central portion before assembly and then be folded during assembly.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the retaining tongue is arranged at right angles to the central portion. This allows in particular a simple connection of the retaining tongue to the beam web of the beam.

The retaining tongue can also be arranged parallel to the central portion. This makes it possible in particular to create a form fit between the retaining tongue and the beam, in which the retaining tongue engages securely behind a portion of the beam. In this case, the retaining tongue may be folded back around the first fold line to the extent that it is parallel to the central portion.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that at least one through-opening is provided in the retaining tongue and/or in the central portion, through which the fastening means can or is introduced into the beam.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides that the load-bearing tongues have a greater width than the central portion and/or the retaining tongues. The width can be measured perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the strip of material forming the body.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the load-bearing tongue has at least one load-bearing projection on each of its opposite sides for connection to the dry-construction profile. Preferably, the load-bearing projections are formed by cutting or punching. The load-bearing projections allow connection to the dry-construction profile by form-fitting.

According to a further development of the inventive idea, it is assumed that at least two pairs of load-bearing projections are provided, a first pair of load-bearing projections being suitable for connection to a dry-construction profile of a first size and a second pair of load-bearing projections being suitable for connection to a dry-construction profile of a second size. For this purpose, it can be assumed that the load-bearing tongue has a first width in the area of the first pair and a second width in the area of the second pair. Additional pairs of load-bearing projections can also be provided.

An advantageous embodiment of the present invention provides that the load-bearing tongue is connected to the central portion via a second fold line. It may be provided that the dry structure connector is pre-folded around the second fold line. In particular, the load-bearing tongue may be positioned at a right angle to the central portion.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the load-bearing tongue has a first and a second side, at least the first side is provided with a protrusion and a recess, the shape and size of the protrusion being such that the protrusion is receivable in a recess in the load-bearing tongue of the same further body. The first side may face away from the central portion and the second side may face towards the central portion. Preferably, the protrusion and the recess are elongated.

Preferably, the center distances of the projections and the recesses to the longitudinal centerline of the load-bearing tongue are identical. The longitudinal centerline may extend at right angles to the second fold line in the middle of the load-bearing tongue. The embodiment of the load-bearing tongue may advantageously be mirror-symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal centerline, except that the position of the projection on one side corresponds to the position of the recess on the other side. This allows a secure fit to be achieved between two identical bodies when the load-bearing tongues are arranged to fit into one another in a congruent manner on their first sides, the projections being accommodated in the recesses. In this way, it is also possible to achieve that the load-bearing projections of the two bodies are arranged next to one another, the doubling resulting in a particularly high stability.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention assumes that the protrusion and the recess are each formed by a plastically deformed portion of the load-bearing tongue. Preferably, the protrusion and/or the recess are each formed by a bead. It can be assumed that one bead protrudes on a first side of the load-bearing tongue and forms a protrusion, and the other bead protrudes on a second side of the load-bearing tongue and forms a recess at its rear.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention assumes that a folding tab is formed in the load-bearing tongue by a cutout, which is folded and protrudes from the first side, thus forming an opening in the load-bearing tongue. If two identical bodies are placed against each other in the area of the load-bearing tongue, the folding tab of one body extends through the opening of the other body. This already allows the two load-bearing tongues to be aligned. If additional stability is required, the two bodies can then be form-fittingly connected to each other and supported by each other by further folding the folding tab (preferably outwards). This does not require any other fastening means or tools.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the body has at least one stiffening bead that extends continuously from the central portion across the second fold line into the load-bearing tongue. Preferably, two of these beads are provided. The stiffening bead may extend parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the load-bearing tongue and the central portion.

Preferably, it is assumed that at least one stiffening bead forms a protrusion on the second side of the load-bearing tongue. The stiffening bead does not protrude on the first side, allowing the load-bearing tongues of the two bodies to abut flat against each other when used together as described.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the body consists of a continuously folded sheet metal. In particular, the thickness of the sheet metal may be between 0.4 mm and 5 mm (preferably between 0.5 mm and 1 mm).

A particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that a dry-construction connector for fastening a dry-construction profile to a beam comprises two of the bodies described herein, which abut against each other with their load-bearing tongues. This design not only achieves an additional increase in stability; it also allows for secure attachment to beams of different cross-sectional shapes. In this way, one type of body can be used for different installation situations. This increases the flexibility and quality of execution and contributes to reducing the installation costs of the ceiling. Preferably, the two bodies are made identical.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the load-bearing tongues of the two bodies are arranged parallel to one another. In particular, the load-bearing tongues may lie flat relative to one another. Preferably, the load-bearing tongues of the bodies have a matching outer shape.

It may be advantageous for the bodies to lean against each other on their first sides, with the central portions facing in opposite directions from the respective load-bearing tongues. Preferably, the central portions of the two bodies are arranged in a common plane.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that a secure fit is formed between the two bodies in the area of the load-bearing tongues by a protrusion of the load-bearing tongue of one of the bodies being received in a recess of the load-bearing tongue of the other body. Preferably, the protrusion of the load-bearing tongue of the other body is also received in a recess of the load-bearing tongue of one of the bodies.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention assumes that the load-bearing tongues of both bodies are connected to each other. This can be achieved by forming a folding tab in each of the load-bearing tongues by a cutout, which folding tab is folded and thus forms an opening in the load-bearing tongue. When two identical bodies are placed against each other in the area of the load-bearing tongues, the folding tab of one body extends through the opening in the load-bearing tongue of the other body. By folding the folding tab, the two bodies can be more firmly connected and supported to each other. This does not require further fastening means.

The invention further relates to a dry construction arrangement comprising at least one dry construction connector of the above-mentioned type, as well as a beam and a dry construction profile, in which at least one body of the dry construction connector is connected with its retaining tongue to a portion of the beam and with its load-bearing tongue to the dry construction profile.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the dry structural arrangement forms a ceiling structure for an interior ceiling and that the beams are ceiling beams.

In an advantageous manner, it may be assumed that one or more ceiling panels are arranged on the dry construction profile. The ceiling panels may be, in a known manner, for example, gypsum board, fiberboard and/or elements of a grid ceiling.

It may be advantageous to arrange the beams and dry construction profile horizontally and the dry construction profile perpendicular to the beams.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the beam has a beam web and at least first and second beam flanges arranged on the beam web. Preferably, the beam is designed as a C-profile, a U-profile, a T-profile, an I-profile, a double C-profile, a double U-profile or a double T-profile. In particular, the beam can be a wide-span beam, which can also have a larger span.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the retaining tongue is connected to the beam web or to the beam flange. The connection to the beam web can be made, for example, by screws, rivets, crimping, etc.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the retaining tongue is securely connected to the beam flange, and that the retaining tongue securely engages behind a portion of the beam flange, preferably an edge portion, such that a portion of the beam flange can be received between the central portion and the retaining tongue.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the retaining tongue is arranged parallel to the beam web and the central portion is arranged parallel to, and preferably below, the beam flange of the beam. It may be particularly advantageous to provide that the retaining tongue and the central portion, as well as the beam web and beam flange, are mutually perpendicular.

In a preferred manner, the central portion and the load-bearing tongue may be located on the underside of the beam. Preferably, the central portion is disposed in a horizontal plane. Furthermore, it is preferred that the load-bearing tongue points vertically downwards at its free end.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention assumes that the dry-construction profile has a profile web and a profile flange connected thereto, which engages with the load-bearing tongue (or when using a dry-construction connector with two bodies: the load-bearing tongue) of the load-bearing dry-construction connector. It can be assumed that the profile web is arranged horizontally and the profile flange is arranged to extend vertically upwards from the profile web. It can further be assumed that the dry-construction profile is a metal profile and that the profile flange has an edge portion facing inwards. Inner side refers to the space between the profile flanges. Via the edge portion the dry-construction profile can be securely connected to the load-bearing tongue. Preferably, the dry-construction profile is a C-profile.

The invention further relates to a kit for constructing a dry-construction ceiling, comprising the dry-construction connector and dry-construction profile described above. The kit may also comprise at least one beam.

The present invention also relates to a method for constructing a ceiling, comprising the steps of:
- placing at least one described dry structure connector on a beam;
- a dry construction profile is attached to a load bearing tongue of a dry construction connector;
- the ceiling element is attached to a dry construction profile.

Further advantageous features of the methods, kits and arrangements can also be derived from the description of the dry structure connectors.

Further objectives, features, advantages and possible applications of the invention result from the following description of embodiments based on the drawings. All features described and/or depicted form the object of the invention, individually or in any meaningful combination, in the respective claims or in reference thereto, and independently of the abstract. Together with the description, the drawings provide an exemplary and non-limiting illustration of possible technical designs.

The drawings show:
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a dry structure connector with one body. The dry construction connector of FIG. 1 attached to a beam. A dry structure connector comprising two of the bodies shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of detail B from FIG. 3 . 3b shows a cross-sectional view of two load-bearing tongues of the dry structure connector from FIG. 3a in the region of the protrusion and recess. 4. A dry construction arrangement with the dry construction connector from FIG. 3 attached to a beam. FIG. 5 is a side view of the dry construction arrangement according to FIG. 4 with a dry construction profile. FIG. 4b is a perspective view of the dry construction arrangement from FIG. 4a with a ceiling panel. 13 shows another embodiment of a dry structure connector with one body. 6 is a cross-section of a dry structure connector with two bodies shown in FIG. 5 . A beam with a dry construction connector according to FIG. 5a.

Figure 1 shows a dry construction connector 1 with a body 50 made of an elongated strip of material. The strip of material has a first end portion at a first end along its length, which forms a retaining tongue 2 for connection to a beam. Furthermore, the strip of material has a second end portion at a second end, which forms a load-bearing tongue 3. Between the two end portions is provided a central portion 4 which connects the load-bearing tongue 3 to the retaining tongue 2.

The body 50 of the dry structure connector 1 is made of a strip of material formed from sheet metal. The retaining tongue 2 is connected to the central portion 4 via a first fold line 5. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the retaining tongue 2 is disposed at a right angle to the central portion 4. In the area of the first fold line 5, the body 50 of the dry structure connector 1 has a cutout 6 that facilitates folding of the retaining tongue 2.

Figure 1 also shows the design of the load-bearing tongue 3, which has load-bearing projections 7, 7' on the opposite side. These are formed by peripheral cutouts or punchings and allow a form-fit connection with the dry construction profile, as will be explained in more detail below.

In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the dry construction connector 1 has two pairs of load-bearing projections 7, 7'. A first pair of load-bearing projections 7 is suitable for connecting to a dry construction profile of a first size, and a second pair of load-bearing projections 7' is suitable for connecting to a dry construction profile of a second size. This is clearly depicted in FIG. 4a, which is described below.

The load-bearing tongue 3 is connected to the central portion 4 via a second fold line 8. The load-bearing tongue 3 is disposed perpendicular to the central portion 4.

Furthermore, the body 50 of the dry structure connector 1 has two stiffening beads 9. These extend continuously from the central portion 4 through the second fold line 8 into the load-bearing tongue 3. The longitudinal stiffening beads 9 are aligned parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the load-bearing tongue 3 or central portion 4. The stiffening beads fix the position of the load-bearing tongue 3 relative to the central portion 4.

The dry structure connector 1 with one body 50 can be attached to a beam 10 as shown in FIG. 2. The depicted beam 10 has a beam web 11 and first and second beam flanges 12. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the beam 10 is formed as a U-profile. In the illustrated example, the beam web 11 is provided with an opening 13.

The body 50 of the dry construction connector 1 is connected to the beam 10 and lies flat with the central part 4 against the beam flange 12. The retaining tongue 2 lies flat against the beam web 11. The retaining tongue 2 and the central part 4 are firmly connected to the beam 10 by fastening means 14. The fastening means 14 may in particular be screws inserted through the through openings 15 in the retaining tongue and/or the central part 4.

Figure 2 shows that only the low structural height is required for the dry construction arrangement shown.

Figure 3 shows how two identical bodies 50, 50' of the type shown in Figure 1 are joined to form a dry construction connector 1'. For greater clarity, the two bodies 50, 50' in Figure 3 are shown with a distance between them. When fully assembled, the bodies 50, 50' lie flat against each other with their load-bearing tongues 3 (see Figures 3b and 4).

Each of the load-bearing tongues 3 has a first and a second side 19, 20, at least the first side 19 being provided with a protrusion 16 and a recess 17. As shown, the first side 19 is the side of the load-bearing tongue 3 facing away from the central portion 4. The second side 20 faces towards the central portion 4. The protrusions 16 and the recesses 17 are designed such that the protrusions 16 of one body 50 or 50' can be accommodated in the recesses 17 of the other body 50' or 50', respectively. For this purpose, the protrusions 16 and the recesses 17 have a matching shape. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the protrusions 16 and the recesses 17 are formed by plastic deformation of a sheet material in the form of an elongated bead. The center distances of the protrusions 16 and the recesses 17 to the longitudinal centerline of the load-bearing tongue 3 are identical.

Figure 3a is an enlargement of the enlarged detail B from figure 3. Here, the design of the recess 17 is shown on the first side 19 of the body 50. Furthermore, a part of the second side 20 of the load-bearing tongue 3 of the body 50' is shown. Since the projection 16 is in each case also formed by a bead, on the first side 19 of the body 50' it is possible to see the rear side 18 of the bead of the body 50' on the second side 20 which forms the projection 16.

Figure 3b shows a cross-sectional view of the projection 16 and recess 17, with the load-bearing tongues 3 of the bodies 50, 50' shown positioned relative to one another. Here, it can be seen that the projection 16 of one body 50' engages with the recess 17 of the other body 50, and the two bodies 50, 50' are thus positioned relative to one another by form-fitting.

Figure 4 shows the attachment of the dry construction connector 1' from Figure 3 to a beam 10'. The beam 10' can be formed from two U-profiles connected to each other as shown. In particular, the profiles can be reinforced U-stiffened profiles. Alternatively, the beam 10' can be designed, for example, as an I-beam. The beam 10' has a beam web 11 and four beam flanges 12 arranged thereon. The beam web 11 is arranged orthogonally to the beam flanges 12. The beam web 11 is provided with openings 13.

The dry construction connector 1' from FIG. 3, consisting of two bodies 50, 50', can be first placed on the underside of the beam 10', as shown in FIG. 4, with the retaining tongue 2 initially still pointing vertically upwards (shown on the left side of FIG. 4). The retaining tongue 2 can then be folded so that a part of the beam flange 12 is enclosed between it and the central part 4 (shown on the right side of FIG. 4). To achieve better stability, the fastening means 22 can be inserted into the two through openings 15, 15' of the retaining tongue 2 and the central part 4, which are located on top of each other in the folded state, in order to fix the retaining tongue 2 and the central part 4 to the beam flange 12 (shown in the center of FIG. 4).

In FIG. 4 it can already be seen that the body 50, 50' with the load-bearing tongue 3 is arranged on the beam 10' so that the dry-construction profile 23, 23' can be attached to the load-bearing tongue 3. The state after installation of the dry-construction profile 23, 23' is shown in FIG. 4a. In particular it can be seen that the longitudinal direction of the dry-construction profile 23, 23' is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the beam 10'.

Furthermore, FIG. 4a shows how different dry-construction profiles 23, 23' can be attached to a pair of load-bearing projections 7, 7'. On the left side of FIG. 4a, a slightly larger dry-construction profile 23 is arranged on the load-bearing projection 7. On the right side, a slightly smaller dry-construction profile 23' is shown arranged on the load-bearing projection 7'. In this way, with the dry-construction connector 1', dry-construction profiles of different sizes can be reliably attached.

Figure 4b shows how the ceiling panel 24 can be arranged on the dry construction profiles 23, 23'. The small space required for the substructure can be clearly seen in this figure.

Figures 5, 5a and 5b show further embodiments of the dry structure connectors 1'' and 1'''. The dry structure connectors 1'' and 1''' are designed essentially the same as the dry structure connectors 1 and 1' from Figures 1 and 4, respectively. Therefore, the description shall also apply accordingly to the embodiments shown in Figures 5, 5a and 5b. The same reference numbers are used for parts with the same function even if the shape is different. Figure 5 shows the dry structure connector 1'' with a body 50, and Figures 5a and 5b show the combined dry structure connector 1''' with two identical bodies 50, 50'.

However, the dry construction connectors 1'' and 1''' further have a cutout 60 in the area of the load-bearing tongue 3 forming a bent tab 61, whereby a window-shaped opening 62 is formed in the load-bearing tongue 3. Preferably, the cutout 60 is U-shaped. Now, as shown in FIG. 5a, when the two bodies 50, 50' are placed against each other in the area of the load-bearing tongue 3, the bent tab 61 of the body 50 extends through the opening 62 of the body 50'. At the same time, the bent tab 61 of the body 50' extends through the opening 62 of the body 50. Only then is a shape fit achieved between the load-bearing tongues 3 of the two bodies 50, 50'.

For better fixation, after joining the two bodies 50, 50', the bent tabs 61 can be further bent from the position shown in FIG. 5a to support the bodies 50 and 50' against each other, if necessary. Together with the secure fit between the protrusions 16 and the recesses 17, a secure and load-bearing fixation of the two bodies 50 and 50' is achieved.

Now, FIG. 5b shows an embodiment similar to FIG. 4, where three dry structure connectors 1'''' are shown disposed on the underside of the beam 10'.

Claims (16)

1. A dry-construction connector comprising at least one body (50) having a first end portion at a first end and a second end portion at a second end, said body (50) having a central portion (4) between said first end portion and said second end portion, said first end portion forming a retaining tongue (2) for connection to a beam (10) and said second end portion forming a load-bearing tongue (3) for connection to a dry-construction profile (23, 23') ;
said load-bearing tongue (3) having a first side (19) and a second side (20), at least said first side (19) being provided with a protrusion (16) and a recess (17), said protrusion (16) being designed and dimensioned in shape and size such that said protrusion (16) is receivable in said recess (17) of an identical further body (50');
the protrusion (16) and the recess (17) are each formed by a plastically deformed portion of the load-bearing tongue (3);
A dry structure connector comprising: 2. The drystructure connector of claim 1, wherein the retention tongue (2) is disposed perpendicular to the central portion (4) or folded back so as to be disposed parallel to the central portion (4). 3. A dry-construction connector as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the load-bearing tongue (3) has at least one load-bearing projection (7, 7') on each of the opposing sides of the load-bearing tongue (3) for connection to a dry-construction profile (23). The dry structure connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the protrusions (16) and the recesses (17) are arranged with the same centre distance relative to the longitudinal centre line of the load bearing tongue (3). 5. The dry structure connector according to claim 1, wherein the body (50) has at least one stiffening bead (9), which extends continuously from the central portion ( 4 ) beyond the second fold line (8) into the load bearing tongue (3). Drystructure connector according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , comprising two bodies (50, 50') lying with their load-bearing tongues (3) in contact with each other. Drystructure connector according to claim 6 , characterized in that the load-bearing tongues (3) of the two bodies (50, 50') are arranged parallel to each other. 8. A dry structure connector according to claim 6 or 7 , characterized in that a projection (16) of the load-bearing tongue (3) of one of the two bodies (50) is received in a recess (17) of the load-bearing tongue (3) of the other of the two bodies (50'), thereby forming a reliable connection between the two bodies (50, 50') in the region of the load-bearing tongue (3) . 9. A dry structure connector as claimed in any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that in each of the load-bearing tongues (3) of the two bodies (50, 50'), a folded tab (61) is formed by a notch (60), the folded tab (61) is folded such that an opening (62) is formed in the load-bearing tongue (3), and the folded tab (61) of one of the load-bearing tongues (3) of the bodies (50, 50') extends into the opening (62) of the other of the load-bearing tongues (3) of the bodies ( 50 ', 50). A dry construction arrangement comprising at least one dry construction connector (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , a beam (10, 10') and a dry construction profile (23, 23'), wherein the at least one body (50, 50') of the dry construction connector (1) is connected with its retaining tongue (2) to a portion of the beam (10) and with its load-bearing tongue (3) to the dry construction profile (23). 11. A dry-construction arrangement according to claim 10 , characterized in that the dry-construction arrangement forms a ceiling structure for a room ceiling, and ceiling panels (24) are arranged on the dry-construction profiles (23). 12. A dry-construction arrangement according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the dry-construction profile ( 23) has a profile web and a profile flange arranged thereon, the profile web being arranged horizontally and the profile flange being arranged vertically upwards. 13. Dry-construction arrangement according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the beam (10, 10') comprises a beam web (11) and at least a first and a second beam flange (12) arranged on the beam web (11), and the retaining tongue (2) is connected to the beam web (11) or to the beam flange ( 12 ). 14. A dry construction arrangement according to claim 13, characterized in that the retaining tongue (2) is securely connected to the beam flange (12), the retaining tongue (2) being securely engaged behind a portion of the beam flange ( 12 ). A kit for building a ceiling in dry construction, comprising at least one dry construction connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and at least one dry construction profile (23). 1. A method for constructing a ceiling, comprising:
- at least one dry structure connector (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is arranged on a beam (10);
- a dry-construction profile (23) is attached to the load-bearing tongue (3) of the dry-construction connector (1);
- a ceiling element is attached to said dry construction profile (23).

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