TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a method for mounting a shower tray, and a support
assembly for supporting a shower tray during such mounting.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The construction of ceramic shower trays is very ungainly and heavy, weighting about
25 - 80 kg each. During mounting, shower trays are normally positioned on a plurality
of feet. The height of the feet is adjustable in order to have the shower tray aligned
horizontally relative the floor as well as vertically relative a drain outlet. Due
to the heavy weight it is preferred that the person who installs the shower tray fits
the tray correctly the very first attempt. Once the tray is laid down in its horizontal
position, it is very difficult to adjust the horizontal and vertical alignment of
the tray especially if the shower tray is positioned in a corner or in a U-shape area.
[0003] A solution to this problem may be to have two persons installing the tray. Even though
the load on each person is reduced, it is still very hard to adjust the location of
the tray. Further to this, since shower trays are often installed in a bathroom corner
it is not beneficial to have two persons working on the same side, or adjacent sides
of the relatively small shower tray.
[0004] There is thus a need for an improved method for mounting a shower tray, as well as
a support for a shower tray during such mounting.
SUMMARY
[0005] Accordingly, the present invention preferably seeks to mitigate or eliminate one
or more of the above-identified deficiencies in the art singly or in any combination
and solves at least the above mentioned problems.
[0006] According to a first aspect, a method for mounting a shower tray is provided. The
method comprises the steps of arranging a plurality of shower tray supports 110 on
the floor, arranging at least one temporary mounting structure on the floor at a position
within and adjacent a boundary of an area at which the shower tray (100) is to be
positioned in use, wherein the height of the temporary mounting structure is less
than the height of the shower tray supports, and positioning the shower tray onto
the shower tray supports.
[0007] The method may further comprise the step of securing each one of the shower tray
supports at a fixed position of the floor.
[0008] In an embodiment, the method further comprises the step of adjusting the height of
the at least one temporary mounting structure such that the height of the temporary
mounting structure is less than the height of the shower tray supports.
[0009] The method may further comprise the step of repositioning the shower tray by i) tilting
the shower tray upwards such that the shower tray is standing on the at least one
temporary mounting structure, and optionally is resting against the wall, ii) adjusting
the height of at least one shower tray support, and iii) repositioning the shower
tray onto the shower tray supports.
[0010] According to a second aspect, a mounting structure for use as a temporary mounting
structure in the method according to first aspect is provided. The mounting structure
comprises a bottom portion having a planar structure for resting on a floor, and an
upper portion having a planar structure for supporting a shower tray, wherein the
mounting structure further comprises means for adjusting the distance between the
planar structure of the bottom portion and the planar structure of the upper portion.
[0011] The bottom portion and the upper portion may be wedge shaped members, each of the
wedge shaped members being provided with a top surface, the top surfaces are connectable
to each other thus forming the means for adjusting the distance between the planar
structure of the bottom portion and the planar structure of the upper portion.
[0012] The mounting structure may further comprise means for preventing longitudinal sliding
between the two wedge shaped members when the two top surfaces are connected to each
other.
[0013] Each top surface may be provided with a plurality of laterally distributed gripping
ribs, wherein the gripping ribs form part of the means for preventing sliding between
the two wedge shaped members.
[0014] The means for adjusting the distance between the bottom portion and the upper portion
further comprises a locking pin, insertable through a symmetrically arranged elongated
hole in each of the top surfaces and configured to lock the two wedge shaped members
together when the two top surfaces are connected to each other.
[0015] In another embodiment, each wedge shaped member further comprises a locking hinge
provided at a side wall of the wedge shaped member adjacent to the top surface thereof,
and a rail arranged on at least a part of the side wall and extending essentially
parallel with the top surface at a distance thereof, wherein the distance is arranged
such that the locking hinge of one wedge shaped member is arranged to engage the rail
of the other wedge shaped member when the two top surfaces of the wedge shaped members
are connected.
[0016] Each one of the upper portion and the bottom portion may form a hollow cavity configured
to receive a corner of a shower tray.
[0017] The mounting structure may further comprise a number of flexible inner flanges extending
into the cavity, whereby the inner flanges act to engage with and hold the corner
section of the shower tray in place in the inner cavity during transport.
[0018] At least one of the bottom portion and upper portion may further comprise screw holes
for allowing a rigid attachment of the mounting structure to the floor in a shower
area by means of an attachment screw or similar.
[0019] According to a third aspect, a package support for protecting the corners of a shower
tray during transport and storage is provided. The package support comprises at least
two wedge shaped members wherein each wedge shaped member forms a hollow cavity configured
to receive a corner of a shower tray, and wherein the wedge shaped members are connectable
to each other thus forming a mounting structure for use as a temporary mounting structure
in the method according to the first aspect.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] Further objects, features and advantages will appear from the following detailed
description, with reference being made to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1a is a front view of a shower tray during mounting;
Figs 1b-1d are side views of a shower tray during mounting;
Fig. 2 is an isometric view of a shower tray having shower tray supports;
Figs. 3a and 3b are top views of a shower tray being mounted in different positions
in a shower area;
Figs 4a and 4b are isometric views of a mounting structure with two wedge shaped members
according to an embodiment;
Fig. 5 is an isometric view of an upper portion, in the form of a wedge shaped member,
of a mounting structure according to an embodiment;
Fig. 6 is a front view if a shower tray being equipped with two package supports according
to an embodiment;
Figs 7a and 7b are partial side views of a mounting structure according to an embodiment;
Fig. 8a is an isometric view of a wedge shaped member of a mounting structure according
to an embodiment;
Fig. 8b is a top view of the wedge shaped member shown in Fig. 8a;
Fig. 8c is a side view of the wedge shaped member shown in Figs. 8a and 8b;
Fig. 9a is an isometric view of a mounting structure according to an embodiment;
Fig. 9b is a side view of the mounting structure shown in Fig. 9a;
Fig. 9c is another isometric view of the mounting structure of Figs. 9a and 9b;
Fig. 10a is an isometric view of a locking hinge and rail of a wedge shaped member
according to an embodiment;
Fig. 10b is an isometric view of a rail of a wedge shaped member according to an embodiment;
and
Fig. 11 is a schematic view of a method according to an embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] An idea of the present invention is to provide an improved method for mounting a
shower tray, as well as a mounting structure for supporting a heavy shower tray that
allows the installer to easily position the shower tray, but also to adjust the height
and leveling of the tray after it has been placed a first time. Furthermore, the present
invention simplifies installation of ceramic shower trays in bathrooms with U-shaped
shower areas. In addition, the mounting structure described herein may be used for
protecting the corner edges of the shower tray during transportation and storage in
a cost-effective way.
[0022] The following description focuses on embodiments of the present invention applicable
to supporting a shower tray.
[0023] In an embodiment according to Figs. 1a-1d, a shower tray 100 located in a shower
area of a bathroom is shown during mounting and installation. This shower tray 100
has a rectangular shape, although any shape is possible, and comprises a top surface
101, a bottom surface 102 and four side surfaces 103. When installed in the bathroom
the bottom surface 102 is facing the floor or foundation 104 and the top surface 101
is facing up towards the shower compartment and a user.
[0024] Two mounting structures 10 used as temporary supports during mounting and installation
are located on the floor 104 in order to support the shower tray 100 temporarily during
repositioning of the shower tray 100. If the shower tray 100 is to be positioned such
that at least one of the side surfaces 103 is in close proximity with a wall, the
mounting structures 10 are preferably arranged close to that wall. During installation,
the shower tray 100 is first positioned onto several shower tray supports 110 as is
shown in Fig. 1d. The height of the shower tray supports 110 is preferably adjusted
prior to installation such that the shower tray 100 has a horizontal position. In
practice this is however very difficult and almost impossible due to irregularities
in the floor, why repositioning is normally required by adjusting the height of the
shower tray supports 110. In order to do such repositioning, the shower tray 100 is
tilted upwards such that one of its side surfaces 103 is resting on the upper surface
of each of the mounting structures 10 at least along one side of the shower tray 100.
This is shown in Fig. 1b. When the shower tray 100 is in this position, the height
of the shower tray supports 110 may be adjusted. The shower tray 100 may then be tilted
down from its vertical position, as is shown in Fig. 1c, to a horizontal position
thereby resting on the shower tray supports 110. This position is as already mentioned
shown in Fig. 1d. As can be seen in Fig. 1d, the height of the mounting structures
10 is less than the height of the shower tray supports 110. The shower tray supports
110 can be of various types as long as they can carry the weight of the shower tray
100 and a person standing on the shower tray. Further, the height of the shower tray
supports 110 is preferably adjustable, and in one embodiment each shower tray support
110 includes means, such as screws or similar, for securely positioning the shower
tray support 110 relative the floor.
[0025] It should be appreciated that in an alternative embodiment the shower tray supports
110 could be securely positioned on the shower tray by means, e.g. screws or similar,
instead of being securely positioned to the floor.
[0026] A water drain 105 is schematically shown and a corresponding drain hole 106 in the
shower tray 100 is also shown in Figs. 1b-1d.
[0027] The geometry of the shower tray 100 may differ from that shown in Figs. 1a-d. It
could have any shape, e.g. partly circular, square, triangular or any other regular
or non-regular shape. The geometry of the shower tray 100 is only restricted by having
at least one side surface 103 that could be placed on top of at least one mounting
structure 10, and that an underside 102 of the shower tray 100 is allowed to rest
on the shower tray supports 110 once the shower tray 100 has been tilted downwards.
[0028] In Fig. 2 the shower tray 100 is shown, indicating the connection between the shower
tray supports 110 and the shower tray 100. As can be seen, the shower tray supports
110 are adjustable in height, preferably but necessarily by two parts being connected
by means of threads such that rotation of one part relative the other part adjusts
the height. Four shower tray supports 110 are provided, each one being arranged at
a corner area of the shower tray 100. Further, a centrally aligned support 11 may
also be provided to support the weight of a person standing on the shower tray 100.
[0029] In an embodiment, the shower tray supports 110 are attached to the shower tray 100,
e.g. by allowing the upper ends of the shower tray supports 110 to be accommodated
in recesses of the shower tray 100.
[0030] However, as mentioned above, the shower tray supports 110 could in an alternative
embodiment be attached to or securely positioned on the floor of the area, e.g. shower
compartment, at which the shower tray 100 is to be positioned in use. In a further
alternative embodiment a combination of the two previously mentioned alternatives
could be used, wherein at least one shower tray support 110 is attached to the floor
and at least one shower tray support 110 is attached to the shower tray 100.
[0031] In Figs. 3a and 3b, positioning of the shower tray 100 is shown. Installing a shower
tray 100 in any of these positions greatly increases the need for the mounting structures
10 described herein. In Fig. 3a, the shower tray 100 is installed in an area such
that two complete sides of the shower tray 100 are in close proximity of walls, and
a third side is at least partly in close proximity to a wall. In Fig. 3b, the shower
tray is installed in a corner of a room, such that two sides are in close proximity
with walls.
[0032] In an embodiment, according to Figs. 4a and 4b, the mounting structure 10 comprises
two, preferably identical, wedge shaped members 11a, 11b, each having a tilted top
surface 12a, 12b. When the two top surfaces 12a, 12b are connected to each other they
form the mounting structure 10, which due to the connection between the two members
11a, 11b is height adjustable. Each of the wedge shaped members 11a, 11b has a support
surface 21, one being supporting the shower tray 100 in use and the other resting
on the floor or foundation 104 in use. The support surface 21 may not necessarily
be a large surface, but it may be formed by a frame structure leaving the wedge shaped
members 11a, 11b substantially hollow. Such embodiment provides additional advantages,
as will be described below.
[0033] Based on the relative longitudinal position between the two top surfaces 12a, 12b
the height, i.e. the perpendicular distance between the two support surfaces 21, is
adjustable. As may be noted in Figs. 4a and 4b each of the top surfaces 12a, 12b comprises
gripping ribs 13. These ribs 13 act to prevent the wedge shaped members 11a, 11b from
sliding in a longitudinal direction relative to each other when the two top surfaces
12a, 12b are connected as shown.
[0034] Fig. 4a shows a state where the mounting structure 10 is in, or near, its maximum
top position, i.e. where wedge shaped members 11a, 11b are connected such that the
maximum height between the two support surfaces 21 is achieved. In an embodiment,
the maximum height is between 120 and 250 mm, e.g. 165 mm. Fig. 4b shows a state where
the mounting structure 10 is in its lowest position, i.e. in which the wedge shaped
members 11a, 11b are connected such that the minimum height is achieved. In an embodiment,
the minimum height is between 70 and 140 mm, e.g. 95 mm.
[0035] As may be noted from Figs 4a and 4b the gripping ribs 13 of each of the top surfaces
12a, 12b extends laterally over each of the top surfaces 12a, 12b. Seen from the side
the distribution of ribs 13 has a saw tooth shape. Two adjacent ribs 13, which may
be seen as protrusions, together form a cavity there between. The cavity has an inverted
shape of a rib 13, thereby allowing each cavity of one top surface 12a, 12b, to receive
a rib 13 of the other top surface 12a, 12b. The lateral arrangement of the ribs and
cavities when connected prevent the top surfaces from sliding relatively each other
in the longitudinal direction when connected.
[0036] Fig. 5 shows a wedge shaped member 11a, 11b according to an embodiment. In this embodiment
a locking pin 14 is provided. The locking pin 14, which may be pre-attached to the
wedge shaped member 11a, 11b, is detachable for locking the wedge shaped members 11a,
11b to each other. The locking pin 14 is insertable through symmetrically arranged
elongated holes 15, arranged in each one of the top surfaces 12a, 12b, when they are
to be connected. The locking pin 14 is arranged to lock the two wedge shaped members
11a, 11b together when the two top surfaces 12a, 12b are facing each other. The locking
pin 14 may be provided with a lower flange 141 having an elongated shape with a width
fitting through the elongated hole 15. A holding flange 142 arranged at an axial distance
from the lower flange 141, and corresponding to the total thickness of the two top
surfaces 12a, 12b has a shape and dimensions which does not allow it to pass through
the elongated holes 15 of the two top surfaces 12a, 12b. Upon insertion of the lower
flange 141 through the two connected top surfaces 12a, 12b, a handle 143 may be rotated,
thereby rotating the elongated portion of the lower flange 141 into a locked position
in which it may not pass out of the elongated hole 15. In this way the holding flange
142 and the lower flange 141 securely locks the two top surfaces 12a, 12b together.
[0037] As may be seen in Fig. 5 the wedge shaped member 11a, 11b may comprise at least one
screw hole 35 for allowing a rigid attachment of said wedge shaped member 11a, 11b
to the foundation 104 in the shower area by means of an attachment screw or similar.
This hole may be a straight through hole 35 or a hole forming an opening extending
from an outer boundary of the support surface 21.
[0038] As may be observed from Figs. 4a-b and Fig. 5 each wedge shaped member 11a, 11b in
addition to the top surface 12a, 12b comprises two opposing side walls 32 and a rear
wall 34 together forming a hollow cavity 17 within the wedge shaped member 11a, 11b.
At least one flexible inner rib 18 is extending from each side wall 32 towards the
interior of each wedge shaped member 11a, 11b within the cavity 17. The inner cavity
17 is arranged to receive a corner section of the shower tray as shown in Fig. 6,
whereby the inner ribs 18 act to engage with and hold the corner section of the shower
tray 100 in place inside the inner cavity 17 during transport. Due to the flexibility
of the inner flanges 18 a range of shower tray thicknesses may securely fit in the
cavity 17.
[0039] Hence four wedge shaped members 11a, 11b, e.g. as shown in Fig. 6, together form
a package support for protecting the corners of a shower tray 100 during transport
and storage. Each wedge shaped member 11a, 11b forms a hollow cavity 17 configured
to receive a corner of a shower tray 100. The wedge shaped members 11a, 11b are further
connectable to each other thus forming a mounting structure 10 for use as a temporary
mounting structure in the method described above with reference to Figs. 1a-d.
[0040] Figs. 7a-b show two different configurations of the gripping members 13 of the two
top surfaces 12a, 12b according to an alterative embodiment. In Fig. 7a the gripping
ribs 13 are chamfered and having an increasing width at increased distance from a
base level of the top surface 12a, 12b. A corresponding chamfered cavity 16 is formed
between each two adjacent chamfered gripping ribs 13 of one of the wedge shaped members
11a, 11b. The chamfered cavity 16 has a shape for receiving a chamfered gripping rib
13 of the other top surface 12a, 12b. By such configuration the two wedge shaped members
11a, 11b will be locked relative each other in height direction as well as in a direction
being parallel with the slope angle of the top surfaces 12a, 12b.
[0041] In Fig. 7b, the gripping ribs 13 are saw tooth shaped. No locking in the height direction
is achieved, but only in a direction being parallel with the slope angle of the top
surfaces 12a, 12b.
[0042] In an embodiment, according to Figs. 8a-8c, each of the wedge shaped members 11a,
11b further comprises a locking hinge 31 provided at a side wall 32 of the wedge shaped
member 11a, 11b and adjacent to the top surface 12a, 12b thereof. Moreover, a rail
33 is arranged on at least a part of the side wall 32 and extending essentially parallel
with the top surface 12a, 12b at a distance thereof. The distance between the rail
33 and the top surface 12a, 12b is configured such that the locking hinge 31 of one
wedge shaped member 11a, 11b can engage the rail 33 of the other wedge shaped member
11a, 11b when the two top surfaces 12a, 12b of the wedge shaped members 11a, 11b are
connected. The locking hinge 31 may thus be used as an alternative locking solution
to the locking pin 14 and the elongated hole 15 as shown in Fig. 5. Hence, according
to the embodiment of Figs. 8a-8c any symmetrically aligned longitudinally elongated
hole 15 is not necessary for the purpose of locking the two wedge shaped members 11a,
11b together. Fig. 8a shows a perspective view of a wedge shaped member 11a, 11b having
a locking hinge 31 and corresponding rail 33. Fig. 8b shows a bottom view of the wedge
shaped member 11a, 11b of Fig. 8a, whereas Fig. 8c shows a side view of the same.
[0043] Figs. 9a-c show two wedge shaped members 11a, 11b of Figs. 8a to 8c locked together
using the locking hinges.
[0044] Fig. 10a shows the locking hinge 31 more in further detail. Here a pivotable hinge
flap 34 is shown. In order to lock the locking hinge 31 of one wedge shaped member
11a, 11b to the corresponding rail 33 of the other wedge shaped member 11a, 11b, the
hinge flap 34 is pivoted around a joint (not shown) in the locking hinge 31 and approximately
180° down over the rail 33, thereby providing a snap fit. Fig. 10b shows the rail
33 of a wedge shaped member 11a, 11b more in detail. The saw tooth shaped gripping
ribs 13 are also shown in Fig. 10a-b. As shown, the rail 33 may have a receiving surface
being chamfered for facilitating the reception of the hinge flap 34 upon connection
between the two. Upon connection an exterior part of the hinge flap 34, forming a
hook like member, engages with this chamfered surface thereby making it easier for
the exterior part of the hinge flap 34 to slide up an over the top of the chamfered
surface. It should be noted that the exterior part of the hinge flap 34, i.e. the
part thereof engaging with the rail, may have an inverted shape corresponding to the
shape of the receiving surface to securely locking the hinge flap 34 to the rail 33.
Although preferred, it should be appreciated that the receiving surface of the rail
is not required to be chamfered.
[0045] Exterior shock absorbing ribs 191 extending outwards from the side walls 32 and/or
the rear wall, as shown in Figs. 9b may be provided such as to protect the shower
tray corners during transport as shown in Fig. 6, as well as to increase the robustness
of the members 11a, 11b and also of the mounting structure 10.
[0046] The wedge shaped members 11a, 11b are preferably made of a plastic material, Optionally
the inner ribs may be made from the same material or another material being suitable
for the purpose of applying a pressure onto the shower tray when arranged in the cavity
17 of the wedge shaped members 11a, 11b.
[0047] In an embodiment, according to Fig. 11, a method 200 for installing a shower tray
100 is provided. The method comprises a step 202 of arranging a plurality of shower
tray supports 110 on the floor, and a step 204 of arranging at least one temporary
mounting structure 10 on the floor at a position being located between a wall and
a shower tray support 110. Preferably, the height of the temporary mounting structure
10 adjusted in 206 such that it is less than the height of the shower tray supports
110. Step 206 may be performed prior to step 204.
[0048] The method further comprises a step 208 of positioning the shower tray 100 onto the
shower tray supports 110.
[0049] Step 210 may thereafter be performed, in case the height of the shower tray supports
110 are not set properly. In step 210, the shower tray 100 is tilted upwards such
that it rests on the mounting structure 10, whereby the height of one or more of the
shower tray supports 110 may be adjusted.
[0050] Finally, in step 212, the shower tray 100 is repositioned onto the shower tray supports
110.
[0051] It is apparent to a person skilled in the art that with the advancement of technology,
the basic idea may be implemented in various ways. The invention and its embodiments
are thus not limited to the examples described above; instead they may vary within
the scope of the claims.
1. A method for mounting a shower tray (100), comprising the steps of:
arranging a plurality of shower tray supports (110) on the floor or on the shower
tray;
arranging at least one temporary mounting structure (10) on the floor at a position
within and adjacent a boundary of an area at which the shower tray (100) is to be
positioned in use, wherein the height of the temporary mounting structure (10) is
less than the height of the shower tray supports (110); and
positioning the shower tray (100) onto the shower tray supports (110).
2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of securing each one
of the shower tray supports (110) when arranged on the floor at a fixed position of
the floor.
3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of securing each one
of the shower tray supports (110) when arranged on the shower tray at a fixed position
of the shower tray.
4. The method according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising the step of
adjusting the height of the at least one temporary mounting structure (10) such that
the height of the temporary mounting structure (10) is less than the height of the
shower tray supports (110).
5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising the step
of repositioning the shower tray (100) by
i) tilting the shower tray (100) upwards such that the shower tray (100) is standing
on the at least one temporary mounting structure (10), and optionally is resting against
the wall,
ii) adjusting the height of at least one shower tray support (110), and
iii) repositioning the shower tray (100) onto the shower tray supports (110).
6. A mounting structure (10) for use as a temporary mounting structure in the method
according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a bottom portion (11a) having
a planar structure for resting on a floor, and an upper portion (11b) having a planar
structure for supporting a shower tray (100), wherein the mounting structure further
comprises means for adjusting the distance between the planar structure of the bottom
portion (11a) and the planar structure of the upper portion (11b).
7. The mounting structure (10) according to claim 6, wherein the bottom portion (11a)
and the upper portion (11b) are wedge shaped members (11a, 11b), each of the wedge
shaped members (11 a, 11b) being provided with a top surface (12a, 12b), the top surfaces
(12a, 12b) are connectable to each other thus forming the means for adjusting the
distance between the planar structure of the bottom portion (11a) and the planar structure
of the upper portion (11b).
8. The mounting structure (10) according to claim 7, further comprising means for preventing
longitudinal sliding between the two wedge shaped members (11a, 11b) when the two
top surfaces (12a, 12b) are connected to each other.
9. The mounting structure (10) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein each top surface (12a,
12b) is provided with a plurality of laterally distributed gripping ribs (13), wherein
the gripping ribs (13) form part of the means for preventing sliding between the two
wedge shaped members (11 a, 11b).
10. The mounting structure (10) according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the means
for adjusting the distance between the bottom portion and the upper portion further
comprises a locking pin 14, insertable through a symmetrically arranged elongated
hole (15) in each of the top surfaces (12a, 12b) and configured to lock the two wedge
shaped members (11a, 11b) together when the two top surfaces (12a, 12b) are connected
to each other.
11. The mounting structure (10) according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein each wedge
shaped member (11a, 11b) further comprises a locking hinge (31) provided at a side
wall (32) of the wedge shaped member (11a, 11b) adjacent to the top surface (12a,
12b) thereof, and
a rail (33) arranged on at least a part of the side wall (32) and extending essentially
parallel with the top surface (12a, 12b) at a distance thereof, wherein the distance
is arranged such that the locking hinge (31) of one wedge shaped member (11a, 11b)
is arranged to engage the rail (33) of the other wedge shaped member (11a, 11b) when
the two top surfaces (12a, 12b) of the wedge shaped members (11a, 11b) are connected.
12. The mounting structure (10) according to any of the claims 6 to 11, wherein each one
of the upper portion and the bottom portion (11a, 11b) forms a hollow cavity (17)
configured to receive a corner of a shower tray (100).
13. The mounting structure (10) according to claim 12, further comprising a number of
flexible inner flanges (18) extending into the cavity (17), whereby the inner flanges
(18) act to engage with and hold the corner section of the shower tray in place in
the inner cavity (17) during transport.
14. The mounting structure (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein at least
one of the bottom portion and upper portion (11 a, 11b) comprises screw holes (35)
for allowing a rigid attachment of the mounting structure (10) to the floor in a shower
area by means of an attachment screw or similar.
15. A package support for protecting the corners of a shower tray (100) during transport
and storage, comprising at least two wedge shaped members (11a, 11b) wherein each
wedge shaped member (11 a, 11b) forms a hollow cavity (17) configured to receive a
corner of a shower tray (100), and wherein the wedge shaped members (11a, 11b) are
connectable to each other thus forming a mounting structure (10) for use as a temporary
mounting structure in the method according to any one of claims 1 to 5.