CA2933647A1 - Connection clip, preferably for connecting strips of netting of a protection device - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention relates to a connection clip (9), preferably for connecting strips of netting of a protection device (1) which is provided with two hooks (16, 17) that are arranged lying next to one another. A respective protective cap (13) is provided which can be connected to the connection clip (9). On both sides it has grooves (16, 17) matched to the geometry of the connection clips (9) in which they can engage with their hook-shaped ends (10, 11) ends. The protective caps (13) have a U-shaped profile on the face side matched to the ends (10, 11), on both ends of which profile there are outwardly rounded or slanted projections (16, 17) for the fixing of the ends.
Description
- -CONNECTION CLIP, PREFERABLY FOR CONNECTING STRIPS OF
NETTING OF A PROTECTION DEVICE
The invention relates to a connection clip, preferably for connecting strips of netting of a protection device for the breeding of animals, such as the breeding of fish, mussels or molluscs, according to the preamble to Claim 1.
Such protection devices comprising a number of strips of netting are used, for example, in the breeding of fish, mussels or other molluscs in nets made of plastic, the wire mesh surrounding them serving to prevent damage to the plastic net caused by larger predators such as sharks, seals or sea lions, and to thus ensure that the small breeding animals located within the net can not escape through any points of the net where there is damage. However, the breeding nets and the protective net surrounding them are often located in rough waters.
There is therefore a risk that the plastic net of the breeding baskets will get caught on the connection elements of the wire mesh net as a result of the water currents. Consequently, the breeding nets can no longer be easily replaced, detached from the wire mesh, and this has an extremely negative impact upon optimal function.
In addition, under particular circumstances it is problematic if the connection elements of the mesh damage the plastic net so that the breeding animals can escape through the damaged points, which may cause correspondingly serious secondary damage. This risk is all the greater if clips made of solid steel wire with hook-shaped ends are generally used as connection elements.
Such pressure grips are disclosed in EP-A-1 862 261. They are easy to produce and assemble, are formed similarly to paper clips, and in the closed state have an elongate form with two hook-shaped grip ends lying one over the other on the
NETTING OF A PROTECTION DEVICE
The invention relates to a connection clip, preferably for connecting strips of netting of a protection device for the breeding of animals, such as the breeding of fish, mussels or molluscs, according to the preamble to Claim 1.
Such protection devices comprising a number of strips of netting are used, for example, in the breeding of fish, mussels or other molluscs in nets made of plastic, the wire mesh surrounding them serving to prevent damage to the plastic net caused by larger predators such as sharks, seals or sea lions, and to thus ensure that the small breeding animals located within the net can not escape through any points of the net where there is damage. However, the breeding nets and the protective net surrounding them are often located in rough waters.
There is therefore a risk that the plastic net of the breeding baskets will get caught on the connection elements of the wire mesh net as a result of the water currents. Consequently, the breeding nets can no longer be easily replaced, detached from the wire mesh, and this has an extremely negative impact upon optimal function.
In addition, under particular circumstances it is problematic if the connection elements of the mesh damage the plastic net so that the breeding animals can escape through the damaged points, which may cause correspondingly serious secondary damage. This risk is all the greater if clips made of solid steel wire with hook-shaped ends are generally used as connection elements.
Such pressure grips are disclosed in EP-A-1 862 261. They are easy to produce and assemble, are formed similarly to paper clips, and in the closed state have an elongate form with two hook-shaped grip ends lying one over the other on the
- 2 -face side of the pressure grip. Due the permanent motion of the sea and waves, in certain situations these grip ends may disengage.
In contrast, it is the object of the invention to devise a connection clip of the type specified at the start that can be protected by simple means, and so, for example, ensures that a net system formed from strips of netting and using said clips remains undamaged.
According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of Claim 1.
The protective caps according to the invention can enclose the connection elements of the strips of netting such that in particular their hook-shaped ends are well covered and can not hook onto the meshes of the plastic net to be protected. In this way this net can continue to move freely within certain limits, even if opposing outside forces are acting between it and the wire mesh, and so may even come into contact with the latter.
The protective cap developed according to the invention for this purpose is characterised in that it is provided on both sides with grooves matched to the geometry of the connection clip and in which it can engage with its hook-shaped ends. These ends are encompassed by the protective cap such that their half-open hooks can not hook onto the meshes of the plastic net that is to be protected. Moreover, these connection clips are prevented from becoming disengaged by the motion of the waves or due to any stresses that occur.
In a first embodiment provision is made according to the invention such that the protective cap has a U-shaped profile on the face side matched to the hooks, on the two ends of which profile there are outwardly slanted or rounded projections for the fixing of the ends. In this way it is ensured that after pushing it into the connection clip the protective cap can not become detached again in the longitudinal direction of the cap.
In contrast, it is the object of the invention to devise a connection clip of the type specified at the start that can be protected by simple means, and so, for example, ensures that a net system formed from strips of netting and using said clips remains undamaged.
According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of Claim 1.
The protective caps according to the invention can enclose the connection elements of the strips of netting such that in particular their hook-shaped ends are well covered and can not hook onto the meshes of the plastic net to be protected. In this way this net can continue to move freely within certain limits, even if opposing outside forces are acting between it and the wire mesh, and so may even come into contact with the latter.
The protective cap developed according to the invention for this purpose is characterised in that it is provided on both sides with grooves matched to the geometry of the connection clip and in which it can engage with its hook-shaped ends. These ends are encompassed by the protective cap such that their half-open hooks can not hook onto the meshes of the plastic net that is to be protected. Moreover, these connection clips are prevented from becoming disengaged by the motion of the waves or due to any stresses that occur.
In a first embodiment provision is made according to the invention such that the protective cap has a U-shaped profile on the face side matched to the hooks, on the two ends of which profile there are outwardly slanted or rounded projections for the fixing of the ends. In this way it is ensured that after pushing it into the connection clip the protective cap can not become detached again in the longitudinal direction of the cap.
- 3 -From the point of view of production, it is advantageous to design the protective cap so that it is formed by a U-shaped bar with a T-shaped cross-sectional profile, the grooves on both sides extending over the entire length of the bar, and the projections at the ends sticking out of a respective side of the bar.
In another embodiment the invention makes provision such that the U-shaped bar has a bulge-shaped face side with an outwardly rounded profile and can be provided here with an arched rib for the lateral fixing of the two hook ends.
The outwardly rounded profile of the bar therefore contributes to the protective gap sliding easily along the net that is to be protected.
Within this context it is also advantageous lithe protective cap is provided with slanted or rounded outer edges.
In the following the invention will be explained in more detail by means of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. These show as follows:
Fig. 1 a partially diagrammatic view of a protection device with breeding baskets, Fig. 2 a section of the protection device according to Fig. 1, Fig. 3 a protective cap according to the invention for a connection clip for the protection device from Fig. 2, shown perspectively, Fig. 4 a front view of the protective cap from Fig. 3, Fig. 5 a section along line V-V according to Fig. 4, Fig. 6 a top view of the protective cap according to Fig. 3, Fig. 7 a version of a protective cap according to the invention in a perspective view, Fig. 8 a front view of the protective cap according to Fig. 7, Fig. 9 a section along line IX-IX according to Fig. 8, and Fig. 10 a top view of the protective cap according to Fig. 7.
In another embodiment the invention makes provision such that the U-shaped bar has a bulge-shaped face side with an outwardly rounded profile and can be provided here with an arched rib for the lateral fixing of the two hook ends.
The outwardly rounded profile of the bar therefore contributes to the protective gap sliding easily along the net that is to be protected.
Within this context it is also advantageous lithe protective cap is provided with slanted or rounded outer edges.
In the following the invention will be explained in more detail by means of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. These show as follows:
Fig. 1 a partially diagrammatic view of a protection device with breeding baskets, Fig. 2 a section of the protection device according to Fig. 1, Fig. 3 a protective cap according to the invention for a connection clip for the protection device from Fig. 2, shown perspectively, Fig. 4 a front view of the protective cap from Fig. 3, Fig. 5 a section along line V-V according to Fig. 4, Fig. 6 a top view of the protective cap according to Fig. 3, Fig. 7 a version of a protective cap according to the invention in a perspective view, Fig. 8 a front view of the protective cap according to Fig. 7, Fig. 9 a section along line IX-IX according to Fig. 8, and Fig. 10 a top view of the protective cap according to Fig. 7.
- 4 -The protective device 1 shown in Fig. 1 serves to protect a breeding net 3 for the breeding of marine animals such as fish, mussels or other molluscs that is located in a body of water 2. As is well known, such breeding nets are retained within the body of water 2 in floating frames 4 and are produced from plastic nets made of thin nylon cords, the mesh width of which is dimensioned such that the breeding animals can not slip through the meshes of the plastic net.
The protective device 1 is composed of a wire mesh 6, preferably made of high strength steel wire, comprising a number of strips of netting, that ensures that predators do not damage the plastic net 5 of the breeding baskets, and so prevents the breeding animals from being able to escape from the breeding basket 3.
The distance 12 between the plastic net 5 of the breeding nets and the wire mesh 6 of the protection device surrounding them is such that the wire mesh does not touch the plastic net 5 of the breeding nets in calm waters. However, in rough waters there is a risk that the easily deformable plastic net 5 will hook onto the connection clips 9 of the wire mesh lying on the outside. Consequently, the breeding nets can no longer be easily replaced, detached from the wire mesh, and this has a negative impact upon the function of the system to a considerable degree.
Moreover, there is even a risk that the hook-shaped connection clips will damage the plastic net 5 with their respective sharp ends of the hooks 10, 11 such that they partially tear the net and the breeding animals located within the basket will slip out of the latter through the damaged meshes.
In order to minimise this risk, according to the invention protective caps 13 are fitted to the connection clips 9, which caps fully cover in particular the hook ends
The protective device 1 is composed of a wire mesh 6, preferably made of high strength steel wire, comprising a number of strips of netting, that ensures that predators do not damage the plastic net 5 of the breeding baskets, and so prevents the breeding animals from being able to escape from the breeding basket 3.
The distance 12 between the plastic net 5 of the breeding nets and the wire mesh 6 of the protection device surrounding them is such that the wire mesh does not touch the plastic net 5 of the breeding nets in calm waters. However, in rough waters there is a risk that the easily deformable plastic net 5 will hook onto the connection clips 9 of the wire mesh lying on the outside. Consequently, the breeding nets can no longer be easily replaced, detached from the wire mesh, and this has a negative impact upon the function of the system to a considerable degree.
Moreover, there is even a risk that the hook-shaped connection clips will damage the plastic net 5 with their respective sharp ends of the hooks 10, 11 such that they partially tear the net and the breeding animals located within the basket will slip out of the latter through the damaged meshes.
In order to minimise this risk, according to the invention protective caps 13 are fitted to the connection clips 9, which caps fully cover in particular the hook ends
- 5 -so that no sharp or pointed edges of the grips can hook onto the meshes of the plastic net 5.
Moreover, with these protective caps 13 locking of the connection clips 9 is achieved so that the clips 9 can be prevented from disengaging or detaching from the meshes due to loading from vibrations or the like.
As can be seen in Fig. 2, the wire mesh 6 is composed of a number of strips of netting 7, 8 that are connected to one another with connection means in the form of connection clips 9.
Such connection clips 9, which are known in their own right, are produced from corrosion-resistant wire and are in the form of a clip the hooks 10, 11 of which, in the closed state, lie alongside one another in parallel or are pressed against one another. They are provided with two side pieces 32, 33 projecting away from a base 31, each of which has a hook 11, 12 on its free end. Thus they each form an equal, overlapping radius on the inside of the hook.
As can be seen in Fig. 3, the protective caps 13 according to the invention are designed such that they can be pushed in longitudinally into the connection clips 9 and are clamped here, and moreover can engage or click into place.
Advantageously, the protective cap 13 is made in a U-shape with partially flattened side pieces, it being able to be pushed in with its side pieces between the hooks 16, 17 of the connection clip 9 lying next to one another and being clamped by these hooks. On the partially flattened side pieces there are outwardly slanted or rounded projections 18, 19 at the end, and which are designed such that they protectively encompass the ends 10, 11 of the hooks 16, 17 in the connected state.
Moreover, with these protective caps 13 locking of the connection clips 9 is achieved so that the clips 9 can be prevented from disengaging or detaching from the meshes due to loading from vibrations or the like.
As can be seen in Fig. 2, the wire mesh 6 is composed of a number of strips of netting 7, 8 that are connected to one another with connection means in the form of connection clips 9.
Such connection clips 9, which are known in their own right, are produced from corrosion-resistant wire and are in the form of a clip the hooks 10, 11 of which, in the closed state, lie alongside one another in parallel or are pressed against one another. They are provided with two side pieces 32, 33 projecting away from a base 31, each of which has a hook 11, 12 on its free end. Thus they each form an equal, overlapping radius on the inside of the hook.
As can be seen in Fig. 3, the protective caps 13 according to the invention are designed such that they can be pushed in longitudinally into the connection clips 9 and are clamped here, and moreover can engage or click into place.
Advantageously, the protective cap 13 is made in a U-shape with partially flattened side pieces, it being able to be pushed in with its side pieces between the hooks 16, 17 of the connection clip 9 lying next to one another and being clamped by these hooks. On the partially flattened side pieces there are outwardly slanted or rounded projections 18, 19 at the end, and which are designed such that they protectively encompass the ends 10, 11 of the hooks 16, 17 in the connected state.
- 6 -A first embodiment of the protective cap 13 according to the invention is shown in Fig. 3 to Fig. 6, which protective cap consists of a U-shaped bar 14 with a T-shaped cross-sectional profile 15 made of plastic or a similar material. The bar 14 is provided on both sides with grooves 16, 17 extending over the entire bar length of the side pieces, in which grooves the hooks 10, 11 can engage with the ends. The groove geometry of the geometry of the connection clip, and in particular of the ends, is matched so that the grooves 16, 17 can secure them without any play in the fitted state. For this purpose the grooves have a U-shaped profile matched to the ends on the face side, on the two ends of which profile there are outwardly rounded projections 18, 19 for the fixing of the ends of the hooks 10, 11.
Upon pushing in the protective cap 13 onto a connection clip the ends are initially spread out along the rounded projections 18, 19 until they pass over the latter and clip together in the arched groove region.
The exemplary embodiment according to Fig. 7 to Fig. 10 essentially differs from that of Fig. 3 in that the U-shaped bar 14 of the protective cap 13' has a bulge-shaped outside with an outwardly rounded outer profile 20 and is provided here with an arched rib 21 for the lateral fixing of the ends of the hooks 10, 11.
The grooves 16, 17 are made with a rectangular cross-section. Furthermore, the outer edges of the cap are slanted so that they can slide more easily along the nets to be protected.
The protective caps according to the invention can also easily be produced in other versions, in particular if the strips of wire mesh of the protection device are not connected with connection clips, but with differently designed metal clips.
In the protection device 1 described above the net of the breeding baskets to be protected is produced from thin plastic cords. The protective caps according to the invention are needless to say, however, also suitable for protection devices of
Upon pushing in the protective cap 13 onto a connection clip the ends are initially spread out along the rounded projections 18, 19 until they pass over the latter and clip together in the arched groove region.
The exemplary embodiment according to Fig. 7 to Fig. 10 essentially differs from that of Fig. 3 in that the U-shaped bar 14 of the protective cap 13' has a bulge-shaped outside with an outwardly rounded outer profile 20 and is provided here with an arched rib 21 for the lateral fixing of the ends of the hooks 10, 11.
The grooves 16, 17 are made with a rectangular cross-section. Furthermore, the outer edges of the cap are slanted so that they can slide more easily along the nets to be protected.
The protective caps according to the invention can also easily be produced in other versions, in particular if the strips of wire mesh of the protection device are not connected with connection clips, but with differently designed metal clips.
In the protection device 1 described above the net of the breeding baskets to be protected is produced from thin plastic cords. The protective caps according to the invention are needless to say, however, also suitable for protection devices of
- 7 --systems, of which the nets to be protected are produced from other materials prone to damage, such as for example thin metal wires.
The protective caps 13 can be fitted with simple handles or manually or with the aid of appropriate tools, both when assembling the system or later, while the system is in operation.
The invention is sufficiently displayed by the above exemplary embodiments.
Needless to say, other versions could be added. Thus, for example, the connection clips or protective caps matched to the latter could be made not in a U-shape, but in a V- or rectangular shape.
In principle, the connection clips with the protective caps according to the invention could also be used for other applications, for example in nets or meshes for securing embankments or for the avalanche, rock fall or other protective structures. They could also be used as connection means for baskets or containers or the like comprised of netting walls.
The protective caps 13 can be fitted with simple handles or manually or with the aid of appropriate tools, both when assembling the system or later, while the system is in operation.
The invention is sufficiently displayed by the above exemplary embodiments.
Needless to say, other versions could be added. Thus, for example, the connection clips or protective caps matched to the latter could be made not in a U-shape, but in a V- or rectangular shape.
In principle, the connection clips with the protective caps according to the invention could also be used for other applications, for example in nets or meshes for securing embankments or for the avalanche, rock fall or other protective structures. They could also be used as connection means for baskets or containers or the like comprised of netting walls.
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1. Connection clip, preferably for connecting strips of netting of a protection device (1) for the breeding of animals, such as the breeding of fish, mussels or molluses, that has two hooks (16, 17) that are arranged lying next to one another, characterised in that a protective cap (13) encompassing the connection clip (9), at least at the hooks (10, 11), is provided, which can be connected to the connection clip (9).
2. Connection clip according to Claim 1, characterised in that the protective cap (13) is made in a U-shape with partially flattened side pieces, said protective cap being able to be pushed in with its free side pieces between the hooks (10, 11) of the connection clip (9) lying next to one another and being clamped by the latter.
3. Connection clip according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the protective cap (13) is made in a U-shape with partially flattened side pieces on the ends of which there are outwardly slanted or rounded projections (18, 19) which are designed such that they encompass the ends of the hooks (10, 11) protectively in the connected state.
4. Connection clip according to Claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the protective cap (13) with its flattened side pieces is provided on both sides with grooves (16, 17) matched to the geometry of the hook-shaped connection clip (9) and in which the hooks (10, 11) can engage with their ends.
5. Connection clip according to any of the preceding Claims 2 to 4, characterised in that the protective cap (13) is formed by a U-shaped bar (14) with a T-shaped cross-sectional profile (15), the grooves (16, 17) of the side pieces on both sides extending over the length of the bar, and the projections (18, 19) at the ends sticking out of a respective side of the bar.
6. Connection clip according to Claim 5, characterised in that the bar (14) has a bulge-shaped face side (20) with an outwardly rounded profile and is provided here with an arched rib (21) lying on the inside for the lateral encompassing of the hooks (10, 11).
7. Protective cap for a connection clip according to any of the preceding Claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the protective cap (13) is made in a U-shape with partially flattened side pieces, its free side pieces being designed such that they can each by pushed in between the hooks (10, 11) of the connection clip (9) lying next to one another and can be connected by the latter.
8. Protective cap according to Claim 7, characterised in that the protective cap (13) is made in a U-shape with partially flattened side pieces, on the ends of which there are outwardly slanted or rounded projections (18, 19) which are designed so that they protectively encompass the ends of the hooks (10, 11) in the connected state.
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