DE102012107454A1 - Book support for holding open book, has support surface for supporting book in open state in predetermined reading position, and handle for carrying book supported on book support, where spine is inclined to support surface - Google Patents

Abstract

The book support (1) has a spine connected to a book, and a support surface for supporting the book in an open state in a predetermined reading position, where the spine is inclined to the support surface. A handle (2) is provided for carrying the book supported on the book support, where the handle includes an attachment element (5) for releasably connecting the book support with the book. The attachment element is formed to be pivotable in a plane of the support surface in a book connected state.

Description

The invention relates to a bookend for holding a folded book according to the preamble of claim 1 and a bookend according to claim 24.

It is known that bookends are used to hold books or loose-leaf collections in an inclined position, especially for heavy copies. The bookends usually have to be transported separately with the book, which means a higher space requirement in a bag or a similar transport medium. In particular, a transport of the book without a bag or a comparable transport medium is unwieldy and expensive, since the book and the bookend must be transported separately. Alternatively, some bookends can be integrated into the book for transport, such as: B. by folding or inserting. A transport of the book over the bookend is not provided.

The publication DE 20 2007 002 702 U1 describes a book transport bag with integrated bookend, which results in a unit with an inserted book or a loose-leaf collection. In this case, the transport bag on different areas, which can be firmly closed together by means of a zipper system to a carrying bag. The zippers can be mounted so that when opening the carrying bag front two tabs are free, which can be connected together to form a bookend. The disadvantage is that the transport bag consists of different areas and thus is relatively expensive to produce and the different areas, in particular by the zipper system, high wear by frequent use are exposed. Another disadvantage is that the book after transport, for example, to put it on a shelf, consuming from the transport bag must be removed.

The present invention has for its object to provide a book cover for holding an unfolded book, which is inexpensive to produce and can be connected in a simple manner with a book for stable support of the book in an inclined position. A further object of the invention is to provide a bookend which allows the book to be transported in a simple manner by means of the bookend.

This object is achieved by a bookend with the features of claim 1 and by a bookend with the features of claim 24. Embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Thereafter, the book holder according to the invention for holding an unfolded book with a spine of the book is connectable, and designed such that associated with the bookend, unfolded book on the bookend can be supported on a shelf. As a result, the book holder will hold the book in a predetermined reading position, in which the spine inclined to the shelf surface, wherein the bookend has at least one carrying handle over which the books book intended with the bookends can be worn.

In one embodiment, the carrying handle has at least one fastening element by means of which the bookend can be connected to a book. As a fastener, for example, a screw, latching, Hak- clamping or adhesive element may be provided so that the book with the bookend by means of screw, lock, hook, jamming or bonding can be connected.

Alternatively it can be provided that the at least one fastening element is designed such that the bookend by means of at least one fastener is releasably connectable to a book.

In a further embodiment, it can be provided that the bookend has at least two fastening elements, wherein in a proper connected with a book state of the bookend a first fastener with the top and a second fastener with the bottom of the book is connectable.

In one embodiment, the carrying handle has a gripping portion, wherein the carrying handle is designed such that the gripping portion has a predetermined distance from the spine of a book intended to be connected to the bookend. The handle portion is designed such that the book in the connected state by means of a reaching through a hand between the handle portion and the spine, wherein the handle portion is at least partially encompassed by the hand, transportable. It is thus provided by the handle portion easy gripping the bookend for transporting the book. In this case, the handle portion in the connected state has a longitudinal extension direction which extends substantially parallel or obliquely to the plane of the spine.

It can be provided that the handle portion has recesses, which is a comfortable carrying one with a bookend allow proper book. This can be done for example by circular or wavy recesses, which are adapted to the fingers of a hand. Also, the handle portion may have at least one taper in the longitudinal direction, a semicircular incision on at least one side, a Einfalzung on at least one side or at least a region with a smaller width, so that a simple gripping the handle portion for supporting a properly bound book is enabled.

Also, the handle portion may comprise at least one hole which is formed such that at least one finger of a hand can pass through to carry a book connected as intended by means of the handle portion. In particular, a plurality of holes may be provided, which enable a reaching through and carrying, comparable to the holes of a bowling ball. It is also conceivable that in addition to the handle portion carrying elements, in particular of a soft and / or non-slip material, such as rubber or silicone, are attached, which increase the wearing comfort. For example, the grip portion may be partially or completely covered by these support elements. In particular, the carrying element can have such a tube-like shape open along its longitudinal direction that it can be "slipped over" over the grip section before the production of a connected state.

Furthermore, the carrying handle of the bookend according to the invention may have a support portion, is formed such that an associated with the bookend, open book on the support portion is supported on the shelf surface.

It can be provided that the support portion at an angle between 110 ° to 160 °, in particular at an angle between 125 ° and 150 °, angled, measured between the support portion and the handle portion, and disposed on the underside of the handle portion, wherein the Bottom of the handle portion is adjacent to a properly connected to a book state of the bookstand of the underside of the spine and the support portion extends in this state in the direction of the spine.

This ensures that an open book is at an angle of less than 90 °, measured between the shelf of the book and the spine of the book, so that the book, regardless of the degree of opening of the book (so regardless of whether the book at the beginning, in the middle or at the end), does not fall over. So it is made a full safe state. The book is supported by an interaction of the surface of the support portion with the shelf, so that the book can be supported in the predetermined angle by the support section. Furthermore, the bookend can be transported after use by means of the handle portion after the book has been connected to the bookend. In this case, the carrying handle is designed so that the book can be kept open in the hand by holding his hand between the bookstand and the spine and the book is held on the spine. This allows easy handling of the book during a lecture without the bookend having to be removed.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the carrying handle is designed in such a way that the handle portion has a distance to the book spine of the book when it is properly connected to a book, which extends through the direction of longitudinal extension of the support portion which extends transversely or obliquely to the carrying handle. is determined. As a result, a reaching through of a hand between the handle portion and the spine is made possible to engage around the handle portion for carrying the book.

Alternatively, the distance to the grip portion may also be determined by the longitudinal extension directions of the support portion and a spacer portion, wherein the spacer portion is arranged and formed on the handle portion such that when properly connected to a book state of the bookend, the handle portion at a predetermined distance from the Book spine is maintained, wherein the distance is determined by the longitudinal extension directions of the spacer portion and support portion which extend transversely or obliquely to the handle portion.

In this case, the spacer section is angled at between 110 ° to 160 °, in particular between 125 ° to 150 °, angled, measured between the spacer portion and the handle portion, and arranged at the top of the handle portion, wherein the top of the handle portion at a purpose with a Book connected state of the bookend of the top of the spine is adjacent and the spacer portion extends in this state in the direction of the book spine.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the carrying handle has a support portion and a first and second fastening element, wherein the first fastening element at the top of the carrying handle, wherein the top of the handle adjacent to a properly connected with a book state of the bookend the top of the book spine of the book is, and that second fastening element is arranged on the support portion.

Alternatively it can be provided that the carrying handle has a support portion, a spacer portion and a first and second fastening element, wherein the first fastening element is arranged on the spacer portion and the second fastening element on the support portion.

In particular, it may be provided that the largest surfaces of the grip portion, the support portion, the spacer portion and the at least one fastener have substantially the shape of a rectangle. In this case, the width of the grip section and / or the support section and / or the spacer section and / or the at least one fastening element may be less than or equal to the width of the spine of a book to be connected as intended. If necessary, individual sections may also have a width that is greater than the width of the spine. In particular, the length and / or width of the support portion may be selected to provide optimal support for a book as needed. In a heavy book, for example, a longer and / or wider support member may be used, so that the provided support surface increases and thus an increased stabilization of the support state is achieved. Also, the widths of the grip portion, the support portion, the spacer portion and the at least one fastener may be formed differently from each other.

Furthermore, the distance between the two largest surfaces of the individual elements and sections (ie the thickness), in particular of the grip section, the support section, the spacer section and the at least one fastening element can be identical. However, different thickness as needed are also conceivable.

Alternatively, it can be provided that the widths and thicknesses of the individual sections and elements are identical, which allows a simple and cost-saving production due to the uniformity, thus avoiding scrap material and saving working time in the production.

In particular, it can be provided that the carrying handle is integrally formed. Alternatively it can be provided that portions of the carrying handle are integrally formed, for example, the handle portion and / or the support portion and / or the spacer portion and / or the at least one fastening element may be integrally formed.

Furthermore, the dimensions of the sections and elements of the bookend can be made variably adjustable. Thus, if necessary, the length or the width of the grip portion and / or the support portion and / or the spacer portion and / or the at least one fastening element can be variably set. It can be provided that the dimensions of subsections of the carrying handle are independently adjustable.

In one embodiment of the bookend according to the invention can be provided that the bookend has a support member having a handle portion, a support portion, a spacer portion and a first and second fastener, wherein the first fastener to the support portion and the second fastening elements are arranged on the spacer portion. In this case, the distance between the grip portion and the spine of a book intended to be associated with the bookend, which is predetermined by the support portion, is identical to the distance predetermined by the spacing portion. This ensures that there is sufficient clearance between the support member and the spine so that a reader can easily grasp between the spine and grip portion to thereby transport the book. Furthermore, the handle portion thereby has a longitudinal extension direction, which is formed substantially parallel, so that the comfort when transporting the book is increased.

The average distance between the spine and the handle section is between 2 and 10 cm, in particular between 4 and 8 cm. The length of the handle portion may correspond to 20 to 90% of the length of the spine. In particular, it can be provided that the angle between the spacer portion and the handle portion and the angle between the support portion and the handle portion are identical to ensure an aesthetically pleasing shape. Furthermore, it can be provided that the sections are selected in such a way that, in the case of a plan view, a 1: 3 division, comparable to the golden section, is achieved and thus an aesthetically pleasing shape is ensured.

It can be provided that the support portion at an angle of 120 ° to 140 °, in particular 125 °, measured between the support portion and the handle portion, and the distance portion at an angle of 120 ° to 140 °, in particular 135 ° measured between the spacer portion and the handle portion, angled.

In an alternative embodiment, the at least one fastening element is formed pivotably in the plane of a storage surface of the book in a state of the bookend connected to a book as intended. As a result, it can be ensured, for example, that the at least one fastening element is pivoted depending on the opening state of the book such that the bookend is stabilized with respect to the respective opening state of the book.

Especially with heavy and thick books, depending on the number of book pages on one side of the book - especially when opening the book on the first or last pages - (ie the degree of opening condition of the book), a very different weight distribution between the left and the right side of an open book. The thereby selectively acting on one side of the bookend more powerful weight can cause poor stabilization of the bookend and - for example, in a quick flip or the turning of many pages at once - lead to a lateral overturning of the bookend. By pivoting this unequal distribution can be at least partially compensated so that the weight of the book is distributed evenly on the bookend.

In this case, a pivoting takes place such that the side of the book, which has a larger number of book pages, in the direction of the force of the weight of the book - due to the greater weight of the book on this page - and the other side of the book in the opposite Direction is being moved. Thereby, the direction of the force of the page of the book with the larger number (which exerts a one-sided, greater force on the bookend) is changed to book pages such that this force acts by pivoting central on the bookend and the bookend is stabilized thereby.

It can also be provided that the at least one fastening element is pivoted by the different force effects such that one side of the larger force is moved so that it comes into contact with the shelf or that a contact surface with the shelf is increased. The interaction with the shelf compensates for the greater force and stabilizes the bookend. Also, the at least one fastening element can be designed to be pivotable only in a predetermined angle of rotation.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least one fastening element is designed to be pivotable such that a pivoting is only performed after reaching a predetermined strength of the force, that is, from a certain number of pages on a page of a book.

In an alternative embodiment, at least one partial section of the carrying handle can be pivotable in the direction transverse to the plane of the storage surface, so that at least one fastening element can be hooked in by pivoting the at least one section of the carrying handle behind the spine of a book intended to be connected to the bookstand, wherein In particular, it can be provided that the at least one fastening element can be designed to be pivotable. In this case, after the hooking of the at least one fastening element by a further pivoting of the subsection of the carrying handle, it can be pivoted such that the grip section of the carrying handle, in particular substantially parallel to the spine, can be aligned.

In an alternative embodiment, at least one fastening counterpart is fixed to a book intended to be connected to the bookend, which is suitable for releasably engaging the at least one fastening element in order to establish a connected state. The at least one attachment counterpart can be, for example, a latching or hooking counterpart, which are designed such that the at least one fastening element can be releasably latched or hooked.

Alternatively, it may be provided that the bookend has at least two fastening elements and a book that can be connected to the bookend at least two fastening counterparts, which are fixed on the upper and lower sides of the spine and which are suitable for releasably engaging the fastening elements. It can also be provided that the bookend has at least four fastening elements and a booklet intended to be connected book at least four fastening counterparts, which are fixed to the respective corners of the top and bottom of the spine and suitable to releasably engage the fasteners.

Furthermore, the carrying handle can have two fastening elements which can be hooked in by a pivoting described above into a respective attachment counterpart, wherein in each case a respective attachment counterpart can be fixed to the upper and lower sides of the spine. Alternatively, the two fastening elements can be designed such that they can be hooked in at the top and bottom sides behind the spines of the book.

Alternatively it can be provided that the support portion and the spacer portion are pivotally formed on the handle portion, wherein the arranged on the support portion and the spacer portion fastening elements are also designed to be pivotable. In this case, the fastening elements can be releasably hooked by means of a pivoting of the fastening elements and subsequent pivoting of the support portion or of the spacing portion behind the spine of a book intended to be connected to the bookend book. After hooking can be pivoted by further pivoting the handle portion of the handle so that the handle portion of the handle is aligned substantially parallel to the spine.

In addition, it can be provided that after hooking the at least one fastening element by a further pivoting of the at least one section of the carrying handle is pivotable up to a releasable engagement of a locking element, wherein the locking element is formed such that the handle portion in a pivoted position on the locking element is held. This can be done for example by blocking elements which are designed such that from a certain pivot position any further force is blocked in this pivoting direction, or by hinges which are designed such that only certain pivoting movements are allowed.

In a further embodiment, the carrying handle may be at least partially formed of an elastic material. In this case, the carrying handle may have at least one first and second fastening element and be formed from a bendable, elastic material such that the fastening elements by means of an action of a bending force on the carrying handle are spaced apart from each other such that the first and second fastening element einhakbar behind the spine of a book and in the absence of the bending force is a connected state.

It can be provided as a material, for example, plastic, especially polycarbonate and copolyester, bioplastics, in particular polyhydroxybutyric acid and polylactic acid, wood, leather or metal. By hacking thus a connected state of the bookend is made with the book in the absence of bending force. The connected state is again by a further force and a renewed bending apart of the first and second fastener detachable and the bookend can be removed from the book again.

Alternatively it can be provided that only portions of the handle are made of elastic material, for example, the handle portion and / or the support portion and / or the spacer portion and / or the at least one fastening element are formed of a bendable, elastic material, so that the first and second fastening element by means of an action of a bending force on the handle portion and / or the support portion and / or the spacer portion and / or the fastening elements are such auseinanderbiegbar, so that a releasable hooking of the first and second fastener behind the spine is possible.

In a connected state, it is therefore possible to place an open book on the support surface on a storage surface, wherein the book is safe in this position without an effect of external force. So it is overflowing. Furthermore, it is possible after use of the book, the book in a simple manner by means of the support member, by a grip of the handle portion to be transported by hand. In this case, the bookend - by the action of a bending force - also if necessary in a simple manner, analogous to the procedure described above, be removed from the intended book associated with the bookend, for example, to put it in a bookshelf.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that, in particular, the width of the first and second fastening element is smaller than the width of the spine in order to facilitate the hooking of the fastening elements behind the spine and to provide the most stable connected state through an interaction with the spine. Furthermore, it can be provided, for example, that one of the fastening elements is longer in order to provide behind the spine the most stable connected state through an interaction with the spine.

It can also be provided, for example, that the width of the support section or spacer section is greater than or at least equal to the width of the spine in order to provide the largest possible support surface for the support of an open book on a support surface and thus to increase the stability of the support state or order to provide more functional area

In particular, it can be provided that the side edges of the handle portion are folded so that the width of the handle portion is reduced in order to improve the comfort and at the same time to increase the stability of the handle portion (the bookend).

Any other possibility not explicitly mentioned here with regard to the width of the individual elements is also applicable if necessary.

In particular, it may be provided that, in the case of the book end intended for book use, the carrying handle can be transferred from a transport state in which the book can be carried to a support state in which the book can be supported on a storage surface. Alternatively, the bookend can also be converted from a support state to a wearing state.

In an alternative embodiment, a handle element is arranged on a portion of the handle, which has a predetermined distance from the portion of the handle, so that a book connected with the book end intended book, by gripping the handle member by means of a hand can be transported. In this case, the grip element may have the shape of a cylinder. However, any other shapes such as a cuboid or hexagon are also conceivable. In particular, the gripping element may have roughenings, indentations or grooves in order to provide a secure and comfortable grip when grasping with one hand for transporting a book which is intended to be connected to the bookend.

In particular, it may be provided that the grip element is rotatably arranged on the one section of the carrying handle, wherein the axis of rotation extends in the longitudinal direction of extension of a portion of the carrying handle. In this case, the distance between the one section of the carrying handle and the grip element is smaller than the distance between the one section of the carrying handle and the spine in a purpose associated with the bookend state. In particular, it can be provided that the rotatable section of the carrying handle is arranged on the support section and the spacer section.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the gripping element between the spine and the portion of the handle can be arranged by a rotational movement and a proper associated with the bookend book on the support portion can be supported. In particular, it can be provided that the distance between the handle member and the one section of the carrying handle is selected such that when supporting the book, the grip element at least partially rests against the spine. This ensures that a part of the weight of the book, which acts on the carrying handle and in particular on the support portion is compensated by the handle member and the bookend is thereby stabilized as a whole.

In addition, by a further rotational movement of the portion of the handle between the spine and the handle element can be arranged, so that the book can be worn in the connected state by means of the handle member.

It can be provided that a certain position of the handle member is detachably fixable by means of at least one latching element. For example, one or more indentations may be provided on the rotatable section of the carrying handle, which are adjacent to the support section and / or spacer section and configured such that the latching element, upon reaching a certain angle of rotation of the one section of the carrying handle, forms the support section and / or spacer section engages that the portion of the carrying handle releasably locked at this angle and further rotational movement is prevented until reaching a predetermined by the type of notch (in particular the depth) force and the portion of the handle is held at this angle of rotation.

It is also conceivable that a latching element is formed and arranged on the portion of the carrying handle (for example in the form of a rod) that upon reaching a certain angle of rotation, the latching element is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the portion of the handle so that it is in contact with a Part of the handle, in particular with a surface of the support portion and / or the spacer portion can be brought, so that by an interaction of the Verrastungselements with at least one of these surfaces further rotation is prevented.

It is also possible that at least one Verrastungsgegenstück is arranged on the support portion and / or spacer portion, so that the latching element can take the Verrastungsgegenstück from a certain angle, such as the engagement of a survey in a designated recess. Also, hooking the Verrastungselements in a designated receiving element or a recess provided for this purpose is conceivable.

In one embodiment, the carrying handle may be formed of an elastic material such that when the bookend is properly connected to a book, the carrying handle is deflectable in the direction of force by a force directed away from the spine and thereby the bookend in FIG a transport state is transferred. The Buckle of the handle allows a comfortable carrying the book in the connected state. In this case, the bulge is canceled by a force in the direction of the spine, so that a support state exists.

In an alternative embodiment, the handle portion may be formed of an elastic material such that the handle portion is buckled in the direction of force upon a condition of the bookend properly connected to a book by a force directed away from the spine and thereby the bookend is transferred to a transport state. The bulge is canceled by a force in the direction of the spine, so that the handle portion is aligned parallel to the spine, so that a support state exists.

Alternatively, by a force in the direction of the spine of the handle portion are bulged in the direction of the spine, so that a support state exists. In particular, it can be provided that bulge is designed such that a part of the grip portion rests against the spine of the book. This ensures in the support state that the weight of the book is better compensated by the curved handle portion in the supporting state, in particular in an interaction of a portion of the handle portion with the spine, and the bookend is thus more stable. By a force against the direction of the bulge of the support state can be canceled and the bookend can be converted into the transport state.

In one embodiment, the bookend on at least one stabilizing element for stabilizing the bookend, which is releasably attachable to the carrying handle. The stabilizing element ensures that a book connected with the book, unfolded book can be supported more stable on a shelf. This is particularly advantageous for heavy books since the stabilizing element can absorb some of the force exerted by a book and thus result in a much more stable support state of a given reading position of the book. Thus, it can be ensured that the carrying handle can not bend or deform by the weight of a connected book. As a result, an open book can be stably held in a predetermined reading position, so that it does not fall over without external influence.

In particular, the stabilizing element can be arranged on the handle portion of the carrying handle and releasably secured. In this case, the stabilizing element may have substantially the same length as the handle portion. However, shorter lengths are conceivable. Also, a mold may be provided which is formed such that, for example, the entire surface of the handle portion, can be engaged. However, engagement of the stabilizing element is also possible only over part of the grip section.

The stabilizing element can be frictionally connected to the carrying handle, for example by means of a click connection or locking elements provided for this purpose. It is also conceivable, for example, that the stabilizing element has the shape of a cylinder or tube with a recess along the longitudinal direction of the cylinder or tube, which is adapted to engage one side of the handle so that the stabilizing element is thereby connected to the carrying handle , It is also possible to provide further stabilizing elements, such as a second tube which engages a second side of the carrying handle.

In particular, the stabilizing element is releasably securable to the carrying handle in two different positions. It can be provided that the stabilizing element is releasably attachable to the handle portion, and is formed such that the stability of the bookend in a transport condition and the comfort is increased in a book end connected as intended book. Furthermore, the stabilizing element can be fastened to the carrying handle in a position such that the stabilizing element provides an area over which a book connected as intended with the bookend-in a supporting state-can be supported in addition to a supporting surface provided over the supporting portion of the carrying handle ,

In this case, the stabilizing element has a connecting portion, which is suitable and designed to enter into a detachable, non-positive connection with the support portion in such a way that the surface of the aligned in the plane of the shelf, on which a book associated with the book end book can additionally support.

This can be provided, for example, by a suitable elevation within the stabilization element, which is suitable for engaging the support section such that the longitudinal extension direction of the stabilization element is aligned substantially transversely to the longitudinal extension direction of the grip section and the surface of the stabilization element is formed in the plane of the support surface is. In particular, the connecting portion is arranged in the center of symmetry of the stabilizing element, ie in the middle of the stabilizing element, so that the Surfaces above and below the connection section are identical. Depending on requirements, different arrangements are conceivable.

Thus, in the transport state, the stabilizing member can be detachably attached to the grip portion while being stabilized thereby, and providing a supporting state, to the support portion to stabilize the supporting state.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the carrying handle has a functional surface for attaching functional elements. As functional elements, for example, pins, post-it or side marker strips can be attached to the functional surface. This can be done for example by hooking or clicking into designated holders. The pins can also be arranged, for example, by means of holes provided on the functional surface. For example, the side marker ribbons may be passed through holes provided therefor and knotted therebetween or hooked into recesses provided therefor, such as slots.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the carrying handle provides a surface for attaching advertising elements or personalization by printing or engraving.

It is also possible that the functional elements have a magnet and are magnetically attached to the functional surface. It is on the one hand possible, the functional surface is formed of a ferromagnetic material or on the other hand may be attached to the functional surface, a counter-magnet.

The functional surface can be arranged on the grip section, the support section or the spacer section. In an arrangement on the spacer section, it can be provided that the functional surface is angled at an angle of less than or equal to 180 ° from the spacer section, measured between the spacer section and the functional surface, wherein a fastening element is arranged on the functional surface.

In an alternative embodiment, the carrying handle has a plurality of attachment arms, each of which projects from the grip portion. In particular, the carrying handle has two fastening arms which are intended to be fastened to the underside of a spine, which can be separated from the spine for producing a supporting state and can rest on the support surface, so that they each form a support surface for supporting an open book. In this case, the fastening arms may be designed in the form of ball joint arms.

In an alternative embodiment, the carrying handle has a plurality of elastic attachment arms which each protrude from the grip portion. In particular, the carrying handle has two fastening arms which are intended to be fastened to the underside of a spine, which can be separated from the spine for producing a supporting state and can rest on the support surface so that they each form a support surface for supporting an open book, wherein a stable supporting state is present when the weight of the book is balanced by the restoring force of the elastic mounting arms.

In this case, the two arranged on the underside of the book spine attachment arms can be connected to each other by means of a variable-length adjustable connector so that the two mounting arms are not displaced to each other at a force acting through the book in the support state beyond a predetermined distance by the connector can.

It can be provided that the fastening arms are designed as spring elements. In particular, the carrying handle may have two intersecting spring elements which form four fastening arms, on each of which a fastening element is arranged. In this case, each fastening element can be associated with a fastening counterpart, which is arranged on the spine of a book intended to be connected with the bookend book, wherein the fastening elements are each formed such that the bookend by means of the fasteners releasably connectable with a book on the mounting counterparts. For example, the attachment arms may have hooks or carabiners as attachment elements and the attachment counterparts may have openings or eyelets adapted to receive the attachment elements such that a detachable connection is made. Alternatively, the fastening elements and fastening counterparts can also be designed such that they enter into a detachable connection by means of latching or clicking. The attachment counterparts can be individual, be attached directly to the spine, for example, by being "plugged" on the spine at appropriate locations (for example, the corners). Alternatively, it can also be mounted on a plate that can be inserted behind the spine and has the corresponding eyelets, which survive at the four corners of the book spine.

In the presence of a transport state of a book intended to be connected to the bookstand, the four fastening elements are connected in such a way that the fastening arms bulge away from the back of the book to the outside. This allows a simple grip with one hand through the bulge and embracing the mounting arms to transport the book. Alternatively, the fastening elements can also be detachably engaged with fastening mating pieces arranged on the spine of the book.

In the presence of a support state, the two arranged on the underside of the spine fasteners are not connected to the spine or are not engaged with mounting counterparts and lie on the shelf so that they each form a support surface for supporting an open book, Regarding a stable support state Reference is made to the preceding statements. Consequently, the book tilts by its own weight and moves the two lower fasteners of the lower attachment arms away from each other until the restoring force of the attachment arms (eg, the return force of a spring) balances the weight and the book is held in that position.

It can also be provided that the contact surface of the fasteners roughening or a coating, for example, with rubber, to provide a greater frictional resistance, so that the fasteners that are in contact with the shelf can be moved after adjusting the balance of power only against the frictional resistance and thus a "slippage" of the contact surface of the fasteners by low force, such as the leaves in the book prevents, and thus the bookend is not moved from the predetermined position.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the two arranged on the underside of the spine mounting arms are connected by means of a variable length adjustable connector such that the lower mounting arms at a force by the book in the support state regardless of the restoring force of the spring is no longer in opposite directions are movable. As a result, an open book at the distance predetermined by the connector reaches a dependent inclination in the supporting state. Furthermore, for example, by changing the length of the connector, the distance between the two lower mounting arms can be changed such that the inclination of the book, which is in direct interaction with the distance of the mounting arms, the needs of the user variable can be adjusted.

The problem underlying the invention is also solved by a bookend, which has at least one support element, wherein the at least one support element is fixed to the spine of the book.

In this case, a first side of the support element is designed as a connection side, by means of which the support element is fixed at a book connected with the book end book intended on the spine. In this case, the connection side, for example, glued to the spine or be permanently fixed by a rail on the spine or inserted into the spine. It is also possible that the bookend and thus the support member and the spine are integrally formed.

Further, the support member has a second side which is formed as a support side, by means of which the book is supported in an open state, wherein the support side is arranged on the connection side and angled at an angle of less than 90 ° from the connection side. In this case, the connection side is designed such that the support element about an axis of rotation, which is aligned parallel to the spine, is pivotable.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the book end intended with a book is transferred from a transport state to a support state, wherein in the support state, the connection side transversely or obliquely to the plane of the spine alignable by pivoting and a book after pivoting on the support side can be supported. Thereby, a book can be held at a predetermined angle from the support side angle.

By further pivoting the support element is aligned with its surface substantially parallel to the plane of the book spine. It can be provided that in the transport state, the support member is detachably connected to the spine, by means of, for example, a hook and loop fastener connectable. Also hooking a hook attached to the support member in a fixed to the book holder is conceivable.

The shape of the base of the support member may be, for example, the shape of a triangle or quadrangle. Also other basic shapes with more corners are conceivable. In this case, the greatest width, wherein the width is measured in the connected state transversely to the longitudinal direction of the spine, has a width which is equal to or less than the width of the spine. However, it is also possible that the largest width is greater than the width of the book spine. Furthermore, the connection side may have an identical or smaller length than the height of the book.

It is also possible that two support elements are fixed to the spine. In this case, the two connecting sides of the respective support elements may be fixed to the longitudinal side edges (the edges of the spine which extend in the reading direction) of the spine. In the transport state can be provided with two support elements that a support element - after pivoting - releasably connected to the spine and the other support element - after a subsequent pivoting - is releasably connected to the aforementioned support member.

In addition, it can be provided that the support element in the support state with a positioning member is detachably engageable engaged and thereby the support member is securely held in a predetermined position by the positioning element. In this case, the engagement of the positioning element can be canceled to achieve a transport state, wherein it can be provided that the surface of the support member with the surface of the spine is releasably connectable. As a positioning element, for example, a narrow plate may be provided which has notches such that the support and / or connecting side can be brought into engagement so that further pivoting of the support element is prevented and the support element is held in this position predetermined by the positioning element and thus also the book connected with the bookend. In addition, functional elements, as already described, may also be attached to the positioning element.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the figures of the drawing with reference to several embodiments.

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1 a first embodiment of an integrally formed bookcase according to the invention in a schematic side view;

2A a second embodiment of the bookend with stabilizing elements in a schematic side view;

2 B the second embodiment of the bookend in a supporting state with stabilizing elements in a schematic side view;

2C the second embodiment of the bookend in a transport state;

3 a third embodiment of the bookend with lateral Einfalzungen on the handle element;

4 a fourth embodiment of the bookend with two pivotable fasteners in a side view;

5A a stabilizing element;

5B a fifth embodiment of the bookend with the stabilizing element of 5A in a supporting state;

6 a sixth embodiment of the bookend with variably adjustable height;

7 a seventh embodiment of the bookend with variably adjustable width;

8A an eighth embodiment of the bookend with pivotable sections in a non-pivoted state;

8B the eighth embodiment of the bookend with pivotable sections in a teilverschwenkten state;

8C the eighth embodiment of the bookend with pivotable sections in a pivoted state;

9 a ninth embodiment of the bookend with a rotatably mounted portion of the handle;

10A a tenth embodiment of the bookend in a transport condition;

10B the tenth embodiment of the bookend in a supporting state;

11A an eleventh embodiment of the bookend with mounting arms in a transport condition;

11B the eleventh embodiment of the bookend with mounting arms in a supporting state;

11C the eleventh embodiment of the bookend with mounting arms in a supporting state with a connecting element;

12A an embodiment of a bookend with support members which are fixed to a book in a supporting state;

12B the embodiment of the 12A in a transport state.

The 1 shows a first embodiment of a book stand according to the invention 1 in a schematic side view. It has the carrying handle 2 a first and a second fastening element 5 . 5 ' on, by means of which the bookend 1 with a (not shown here) book is detachably connectable.

Here is the handle 2 formed integrally of an elastic material and has a handle portion 20 , a support section 3 and a spacer section 4 on, wherein the first fastening element 5 at the spacer section 4 and the second fastening element 5 ' on the support section 3 is formed and the first and second fastening element 5 . 5 ' each have a free end.

The first fastening element 5 stands by the distance section 4 and the second fastening element 5 ' from the support section 3 so that the extension direction (in the direction of the free ends) of the first and second fastening element 5 . 5 ' substantially parallel to the handle portion 20 extends. In this case, the free end of the first fastening element 5 to the top of the handle section 20 which is adjacent to the top of the spine of a book intended to be associated with a book-book, and the free end of the second fastener 5 ' to the bottom of the handle section 20 which is adjacent to the underside of the book spine, ie the two free ends are opposite to each other so that they are aligned with each other and thus essentially "face each other". In this case, the first fastening element 5 formed such that it is parallel to the handle portion in its extension direction 20 is longer than the second fastener 5 ' in its extension direction parallel to the handle portion 20 , However, the reverse case may also be provided. Also identical dimensions in this direction of extent are possible.

By the action of a bending force on the carrying handle 2 , in particular on the handle portion 20 , the fasteners can 5 . 5 ' be spaced apart such that the first and second fastening element 5 . 5 ' can be hooked behind the spine of a book, not shown here, so that there is a connected state with the book in the absence of bending force.

Here are the support section 3 and distance section 4 such on the handle portion 20 arranged and formed that when connected as intended with a book state of the bookend 1 the grip section 20 is held at a predetermined distance to the spine, wherein the distance through the longitudinal direction of the support portion 3 and the distance section 4 that slopes towards the handle section 20 extend, is determined.

In particular, the distance to the spine in the range of 4 to 6 cm, so that a reaching through of a hand between the handle portion 20 and the spine is allowed to the handle portion 20 to embrace the book. The selected distance allows the use of a relatively large support portion with a relatively small overall dimensions of the bookend as a whole. In this case, the handle portion 20 in the connected state, a longitudinal extension direction which extends substantially parallel to the plane of the book spine and thus allows comfortable carrying.

Furthermore, the support section 3 designed so that one with the bookend 1 Connected, open book on the support section 3 is supported on a storage area, not shown here. Here is the support section 3 at an angle between 120 ° to 150 °, in particular at an angle between 125 ° and 135 °, angled, measured between the support portion 3 and the handle portion 20 , and at the bottom of the handle section 20 arranged, wherein the underside of the handle portion at a purpose associated with a book state of the bookend 1 the underside of the book spine is adjacent and the support portion 3 extends in this condition towards the spine of the book. Due to the selected angle a particularly comfortable reading angle, in particular from 45 to 55 degrees is achieved, the space required (required footprint on a shelf through the support section 3 ) remains as small as possible in the erected state.

Furthermore, the distance section 4 at an angle between 120 ° to 150 °, in particular between 125 ° to 135 °, angled, measured between the spacer section 4 and the handle portion 20 , and at the top of the handle portion 20 arranged, wherein the upper side of the handle portion at a purpose associated with a book state of the bookend 1 is adjacent to the top of the book spine and the spacer section 4 extends in this condition towards the spine of the book.

This ensures that an open book is at an angle of less than 90 °, measured between the book's tray and the spine of the book, so that the book is independent of the degree of opening of the book (ie whether the book is at the beginning, in center or at the end) does not fall over. To the Umfall security, in particular to the In order to ensure gum safety of a heavy or voluminous book, in addition to the angle between the support section 3 and the handle portion 20 also the length and width of the support section 3 be adjusted.

The 2A shows a second embodiment of the bookend according to the invention 1 in a side view and the 2 B the same in a supporting state. With regard to the functioning and design of the sections and elements named with the same numbers and the provision of a state connected to a book, reference is made to the statements of the 1 directed.

In the supporting state, an open book is supported at an angle of less than 90 °, measured between the storage surface of the book and the spine of the book. The book is supported by an interaction of the surface of the support section 3 with the shelf, so that the book is supported in the angle given by the support portion, wherein the angle of the book by the angle between the support portion 3 and the handle portion 20 is given.

Furthermore, the bookend has two stabilizing elements 6 on the on the respective sides of the handle portion 20 are arranged and the handle portion 20 engage. In this case, the stabilizing element 6 after providing a connected state of a book, not shown here on the handle portion 20 releasably secured. By the stabilizing element 6 will ensure that the bookend 1 a book connected to the book, unfolded book can be supported on a shelf stable, since the stabilizing element 6 absorbs part of the weight force acting on a book. This can ensure that the handle portion 20 can not bend or deform by the weight of a linked book. In addition, the wearing comfort is increased

The stabilizing element 6 Here, the shape of a tube with a recess along the longitudinal direction of the tube, wherein the stabilizing element 6 by means of the recess one side of the handle portion 20 can engage and thereby with the handle portion 20 is connected. Another stabilizing element 6 which has a second side of the handle section 20 engaging is also possible. Also, the shape of the stabilizing element can vary and, for example, almost the entire surface of the grip portion 20 engage.

Furthermore, the carrying handle knows 2 a functional area 7 between the first fastener 5 and the spacer section 4 is arranged for attaching functional elements 8th on (for the sake of clarity, only in the 2 B and 2C shown). In this case, the first fastening element 5 at the functional area 7 and the second fastening element 5 ' on the support section 3 educated. As a functional element 8th Here, for example, a Seitenmarkierungsband provided which by means of a click connection, knotting or using magnets on the functional surface 7 is attached, and recesses for shooting pens and other office supplies. Furthermore, the area of the spacer section 4 to serve as advertising space in a supporting state.

The functional area 7 is at the distance section 4 arranged and at an angle of less than 180 °, in particular at an angle of 120 ° to 140 °, of the spacer portion 4 angled, measured between the distance section 4 and the functional area 7 , where on the functional surface 7 the first fastening element 5 is arranged. In this case, a smaller angle leads to a shortening of the distance of the handle portion 20 to the spine of a book intended to be connected and thus to an increased rigidity of the bookend against the action of a bending force, so that the angle between the functional surface 7 and the spacer section 4 can be adapted to the requirements of a book to be connected as needed. The first fastening element 5 is at an angle of 90 °, measured between the functional area 7 and the first fastener 5 from the functional area 7 angled. In addition to the advantages mentioned above, the introduction of the functional surface will create the load that acts on the bookstand when worn and when it is set up. distributed on two angles and the bookend is thus shatterproof and stable.

Furthermore, the support section 3 at an angle between 120 ° to 150 °, in particular at an angle of 125 ° to 135 °, measured between the support portion 3 and the handle portion 20 , and the distance section 4 at an angle between 120 ° to 150 °, in particular from 125 ° to 135 °, measured between the spacer section 4 and the handle portion 20 , angled.

The 2C shows the third embodiment of the bookend according to the invention 1 in a transport state.

Like in the 2C can be seen as intended with the bookend 1 Connected book on the handle section 20 be carried by grasping this section by hand. The stabilizing elements 6 also prevent too much stress on the grip section here 20 and thus bending and deforming, as above already executed. This is the round shape of the stabilizing elements 6 a comfortable and comfortable to wear without annoying edges ready.

The 3 shows a third embodiment of a book stand according to the invention 1 with lateral Einfalzungen 200 on the handle section 20 in a schematic side view.

It has the carrying handle 2 a first and a second fastening element 5 . 5 ' on, each having a free end, and a handle portion 20 , a support section 3 , a distance section 4 , and a functional area 7 , In this case, the first fastening element 5 at the functional area 7 and the second fastening element 5 ' on the support section 3 educated. With regard to the functioning and design of the above-mentioned sections and elements and the provision of a book-connected state, reference is made to the statements of the 1 and the 2A to 2C directed.

Furthermore, the handle portion 20 a partial section having a smaller width than the adjacent support section 3 and the adjacent spacer section 4 , The smaller width comes from Einfalzungen 200 along the longitudinal stretching direction of the handle element state. The Einfalzungen 200 can reach an angle of up to 180 °. The Einfalzungen 200 ensure increased stability of the back element. Furthermore, the smaller width allows easier gripping the handle portion to transport a book connected as intended.

The 4 shows a fourth embodiment of the bookend according to the invention 1 in a schematic side view. It has the carrying handle 2 a first and a second fastening element 5 . 5 ' on, each having a free end, and a handle portion 20 , a support section 3 and a spacer section 4 with a functional area 7 , In this case, the first fastening element 5 at the functional area 7 and the second fastening element 5 ' on the support section 3 formed pivotable, where they are in a purpose associated with a book state of the bookend 1 are pivotable in the plane of the shelf of the book. With regard to the functioning and design of the above-mentioned sections and elements and the provision of a book-connected state, reference is made to the statements of the 1 . 2 B and 2C directed.

Especially with heavy and thick books - depending on the number of pages on one page of an open book - a very different weight distribution and thus a strong, one-sided load on the bookend. Consequently, one side of an open book is "heavier" than the other side.

In this case, a pivoting takes place such that the side of the book, which has a larger number of book pages, is moved in the direction of the force of the force of gravity of the book and the other side of the book in the opposite direction until an equilibrium of forces is established. This can be done, for example, that the two fasteners 5 . 5 ' can only be pivoted in a predetermined angle of rotation or that a part of the "heavy" side of the opened book comes into contact with the shelf and thus a part of the weight of the book is compensated by the shelf. As a result, this uneven force distribution is at least partially compensated, so that the weight of the book is now evenly distributed on the bookend, since the direction of the weight of the "heavy" side by pivoting no longer acts unilaterally on a bookend, but more centrally (ie more in the direction the center of the bookend) is aligned.

The 5A shows a stabilizing element 6 that on the carrying handle 2 is detachably fastened in two different positions. In this case, the stabilizing element 6 in the transport state at the grip portion 20 be releasably secured, wherein it by means of the connecting portion 60 in a supporting state releasably on the support portion 3 is attachable, as in 5B is explained.

The 5B shows a fifth embodiment. It has the carrying handle 2 a first and a second fastening element 5 . 5 ' on, each having a free end, and a handle portion 20 , a support section 3 and a spacer section 4 , In this case, the first fastening element 5 at the spacer section 4 and the second fastening element 5 ' on the support section 3 educated. With regard to the functioning and design of the above-mentioned sections and elements and the provision of a book-connected state, reference is made to the statements of the 1 directed.

After a properly connected condition of the bookend 1 provided with a book, the stabilizing element 6 from the handle portion 20 be solved and by means of the connection section 60 enter a releasable connection with the support section.

Here is the connection section 60 formed such that it receives a releasable, in particular non-positive, connection with the support portion in such a manner, so that the longitudinal extension direction of the stabilizing element 6 substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction of the handle portion 20 is aligned.

This provides the stabilizing element 6 support surfaces 61 . 61 ' ready to discuss the intended purpose with the bookend 1 linked book in addition to a via a support section 3 the carrying handle 2 can support supported support surface. Here is the connection section 60 designed such that its additional support surfaces 61 . 61 ' after connecting to the support section 3 aligned in the same plane as the support section 3 ,

This can, for example, by a suitable recess within the connecting portion 60 be reached, which is the support section 3 engages, wherein height of the recess is substantially the thickness of the support portion 3 equivalent. Here are the additional support surfaces 61 . 61 ' designed so that your surfaces are essentially identical, to ensure uniform support of a purpose with the bookend 1 to provide a linked book.

The 6 shows a sixth embodiment. This shows the bookend 1 a first handle part 2 and a second handle part 2 ' on, which form the carrying handle. The first handle part 2 has a first fastener 5 on, which has a free end, and a handle portion 20 and a spacer section 4 with a functional area 7 , Furthermore, the second carrying handle part element 2 ' a second fastening element 5 ' on, which has a free end, and a handle portion 20 ' and a support section 3 , In this case, the first fastening element 5 at the functional area 7 and the second fastening element 5 ' on the support section 3 educated. With regard to the functioning and design of the above-mentioned sections and elements and the provision of a book-connected state, reference is made to the statements of the 1 . 2 B and 2C directed.

Furthermore, the second carrying handle part element 2 ' a connecting element 10 which is formed, the first carrying handle part element 2 engage such that the surfaces of the handle portions 20 . 20 ' are slidably mounted against each other in their longitudinal extension directions. Consequently, the two handle part elements 2 . 2 ' be moved so that the distance between the two fasteners 5 . 5 ' is increased or decreased.

Here is the connecting element 10 with the second handle part 2` in one piece on the handle portion 20` formed and extends in the form of a bridge so from one to the other side edge of the handle portion 20 ' in that an opening is provided which is suitable for the first carrying handle part element 2 , in particular non-positively, to engage. Under the action of a displacement force in the longitudinal direction of the grip sections 20 . 20 ' can handle the sections 20 . 20 ' be moved against each other. Alternatively, a design and arrangement of the connecting element 10 conceivable as a separate element.

In this case, the connecting element 10 a - not shown here - have locking element, for example in the form of a survey on the underside of the connecting element 10 that the surface of the handle section 20 the first handle part 2 opposite, which with on the surface of the handle portion 20 arranged latching counterparts, for example in the form of depressions, can interact. The locking counterparts can at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of extension at the surface of the handle portion 20 be attached so that upon displacement of the handle sections 20 . 20 ' a locking takes place at predetermined intervals. Alternatively, upon reaching a desired displacement of the grip portions 20 . 20 ' - The location of the handle sections 20 . 20 ' by tightening one on the connecting element 10 attached screw, which the handle sections 20 . 20 ' pressed in such a way that no further displacement without loosening the screw is possible.

It can be provided that the two handle parts 2 . 2 ' by increasing the spacing of the fasteners 5 . 5 ' can be completely separated from each other, for example, the transport of the bookend 1 to facilitate in, for example, a bag. If necessary, the handle parts 2 . 2 ' by reinserting the first handle part 2 in the connecting element 10 be connected again.

Alternatively, the handle portion 20 of the first carrying handle element 2 a (not shown here) blocking element, which at the lower portion of the handle member 20 is arranged (ie the portion of not at the distance section 4 is arranged), wherein the blocking element is adapted to, so with the connecting element 10 to interact, that further shifting is no longer possible.

Consequently, the distance between the two fasteners 5 . 5 ' be increased so that the distance is greater than the length of a spine of a book intended to be connected with the bookend book. By reducing the distance of the fasteners 5 . 5 ' These can be easily behind the spine be hooked. The present embodiment of the invention allows a variable adjustment of the height of the bookend, so that it can be easily adapted to books of different heights.

The 7 shows a seventh embodiment, which is substantially the embodiment of the 1 similar. With regard to the functioning and design of the sections and elements named with the same numbers and the provision of a state connected to a book, reference is made to the statements of the 1 . 2 B and 2C directed.

The main difference is that the carrying handle consists of a first and carrying handle element 2 and a second handle portion 2 ' is trained. In this case, the individual sections and elements of the handle part elements 2 . 2 ' essentially the same dimensions. Alternatively, smaller dimensions of the second handle part are part 2 ' conceivable. It is essential that the handle parts 2 . 2 ' are connected to each other such that the individual elements and portions are brought into a so-called minimum state with each other to cover. The second handle part 2 ' is thus below the first handle part 2 arranged. The width of the bookend in this state corresponds to the width of the first carrying handle part element 2 and a state of minimum width.

Here are the two handle parts 2 . 2 ' connected together so that they are transverse to the longitudinal direction of the handle portions 20 . 20 ' are mutually displaceable. This can be done for example by means of a - not shown - rail. In this case, a displacement of the handle part elements 2 . 2 ' take place until reaching the maximum state in which there is substantially no coverage of the individual elements and sections, so that the width of the bookend is the sum of the width of the two handle parts 2 . 2 ' results. It can be provided that upon reaching a desired width, further displacement by means of a locking mechanism can be prevented.

Consequently, the width of the bookend 1 be increased so that it can be adapted to the width of a spine of a book intended to be connected with the bookend book. The present embodiment of the invention thus enables a variable adjustment of the width of the bookend, so that it can be easily adapted to books of different widths. The provision of a book connected state, after adjusting the width of the bookend is analogous to the embodiments of 1 ,

The 8A to 8C show an eighth embodiment of a book stand according to the invention 1 in a schematic side view in different states. It has the carrying handle 2 a first and a second fastening element 5 . 5 ' each with a free end, by means of which the bookend 1 with a (not shown here) book is detachably connectable. Furthermore, the carrying handle 2 a support section 3 and a spacer section 4 on, which is pivotally formed in the direction transverse to the plane of the shelf and on the handle portion 20 are arranged. Furthermore, the first and second fastening element 5 . 5 ' also arranged pivotably. For example, the named sections are arranged pivotably by means of a hinge.

The 8A shows the carrying handle 2 in a non-pivoted position. Here are the support section 3 and the spacer section 4 as well as the first and second fastener 5 . 5 ' pivoted so that they are on the handle section 20 rest. This has the handle 2 a state with a minimum space requirement and is thus suitable for storage or transport.

The 8B shows the carrying handle 2 in a teilverschwenkten situation and in a purpose with a book (not shown for reasons of clarity) partially connected state. In doing so (based on the location of the 8A ) the support section 3 transverse to the plane of the shelf of the handle portion 20 away and the second fastener 5 ' transverse to the plane of the shelf to the handle portion 20 pivoted so that the second fastener 5 ' behind the spine one with the bookend 1 is to be hooked in accordance with the book to be connected and that in the 8B shown teilverschwenkte state is achieved.

Subsequently (based on the location of the 8B ) the section section 4 and the first fastening element 5 pivoted in an analogous manner and behind the spine one with the bookend 1 hooked as intended to be connected book, wherein after hooking the first fastener 5 by further pivoting the handle portion 20 is aligned substantially parallel to the book spine, so that the stable connected state with a properly bound to book ( 8C ) of the carrying handle 2 is reached. With regard to the support state and transport state, reference is made to the statements and explanations of the preceding figures. The order of pivoting and hooking is arbitrary and can also with the distance section 4 and the first fastener 5 kick off.

It is - in the connected state - the support section 3 pivoted so that it is an angle between 120 ° to 150 °, in particular an angle between 125 ° and 135 °, measured between the support portion 3 and the handle portion 20 , wherein the second fastening element 5 ' at an angle between 45 ° and 55 ° from the support section 3 is angled. Furthermore, the distance section 4 pivoted so that it is an angle between 120 ° to 150 °, in particular an angle between 125 ° and 135 °, measured between the spacer portion 4 and the handle portion 20 , wherein the first fastening element 5 at an angle between 45 ° and 55 ° from the spacer section 4 is angled.

It is envisaged that after hooking the fasteners 5 . 5 ' the pivoted position of the individual sections and elements is fixed by the manual engagement of a locking element. Alternatively, pivoting of the abovementioned sections and elements up to a releasable engagement of a locking element take place, so that by the locking element of the handle portion 20 , the support section 3 , the distance section 4 and the two fasteners 5 . 5 ' in the pivoted position of the 8C be kept stable.

Possible locking elements would be a magnet, a hook and loop fastener, a push button or clips, which can be arranged centrally or laterally on the bookend. It is also possible that only certain rotation angle are allowed by designated hinges, so that a lock is provided by the weight of the book.

Alternatively, only the support section (not shown here) 3 , the distance section 4 and the first fastening element 5 or the support section 3 , the distance section 4 and the second fastening element 5 ' or only the support section 3 and the spacer section 4 be formed pivotable, wherein a stable conditionally connected to a book conditionally provided state in an analogous manner.

In an alternative ninth embodiment of the 9 is at a section 21 of the carrying handle 2 a grip element 22 arranged, which is a predetermined distance to the subsection 21 of the carrying handle 2 so that one with the bookend 1 Properly connected book, by embracing the handle element 22 can be transported by hand. In particular, the spacing section 4 and the support section 3 made of a bendable material, so that analogous to the description of 1 a state associated with a book can be provided. With regard to the functioning and design of the sections and elements designated by the same reference numerals and the provision of a state connected to a book, reference is made to the embodiments of FIGS 1 directed.

Furthermore, the subsection is 21 of the carrying handle 2 rotatably arranged, wherein the axis of rotation in the longitudinal direction of the grip element 22 runs. Here is the distance between the one section of the handle 2 and the handle element 22 smaller than the distance between the one section of the handle 2 and the spine of a book with the bookend 1 connected state, wherein the rotatable portion 21 of the carrying handle 2 on the support section 3 and the spacer section 4 is arranged. Alternatively, only the handle element 22 rotatably on the one section 21 of the carrying handle 2 be arranged, with the handle 21 remains stationary, so that during a rotational movement, only the position of the handle element changes, the one section 21 of the carrying handle 2 but does not perform any rotational movement.

By means of a rotary movement, the handle element 22 between the spine and the section 21 of the carrying handle 2 be arranged and thereby a book associated with the bookend book on the support section 3 supported so that a support state is reached. In particular, the distance between the grip element and the grip portion can be selected such that when the book is supported, the grip element 22 resting against the spine and the bookend 1 thereby stabilized overall.

By a further rotational movement is the portion of the handle 2 between the spine and the handle element 22 can be arranged, so that the book in the connected state by means of the handle element 22 can be worn and consequently a transport state is achieved.

The 10A and 10B show two states of a tenth embodiment, which substantially the embodiment of the 1 similar. With regard to the functioning and design of the sections and elements named with the same numbers and the provision of a state connected to a book, reference is made to the statements of the 1 directed.

The main difference is that the grip section 20 is formed of an elastic material such that it is in a condition associated with a book state (not shown in both figures for reasons of clarity) of the bookend 1 by a force, which is aligned away from the spine, in the direction of the force is ausbölbbar and thereby the bookend 1 is transferred into a transport state ( 10A ).

By a force acting in the direction of the spine of the handle section 20 are bulged in the direction of the spine, so now there is a supporting state. In particular, the bulge is designed such that a part of the handle portion 20 rests against the spine of the book. This ensures in the support state that the weight of the book is better compensated and thus the bookend is more stable ( 10B ). By a force against the direction of the bulge of the support state can be canceled and the bookend can be converted into a transport state. Alternatively, a (not shown here) support state can be achieved in that the bulge is canceled by a force in the direction of the spine in such a way that the handle portion 20 aligned parallel to the spine.

The 11A to 11C show an eleventh embodiment. It has the carrying handle 2 four elastic attachment arms 11 on, which are formed by two intersecting spring elements, each of the handle portion 20 stand out, taking at the four attachment arms 11 one fastener each 5 is arranged. In this case, a detachable connection of the fastening arms 11 with the spine by hooking the fasteners 5 and jamming with the spine.

The 11A shows a transport state of a book associated with the book end book, in which the four attachment arms 11 are connected to the spine so that the attachment arms 11 arch outward from the spine. This allows a simple reaching through with one hand through the bulge and a gripping - especially on the handle portion 20 - the attachment arms 11 to transport the book.

The 11B shows a supporting state of a book associated with the book end book, with two attached to the underside of the spine as intended fastening arms 11 have been separated from the spine for producing a supporting state, wherein the respective fastening elements 5 resting on the shelf, so they each provide a support surface for supporting the open book. There is a stable support state when the weight of the book is balanced by the restoring force of the elastic mounting arms. This allows the two lower fasteners 5 no longer move in opposite directions and the book is held in this inclined position

Alternatively, instead of the spring elements and ball joint arms may be provided as fastening arms. The legs could then be bent to the required position as needed.

To provide a transport state ( 11A ), the two lower mounting arms 11 in a simple manner by means of the fastening elements arranged on them 5 releasably connected to the spine of the book.

The 11C shows a supporting state of a book associated with the bookend book, which is essentially the 11B equivalent. However, this embodiment has a variable length in length connector 10 on, by means of which the two arranged on the underside of the spine fastening arms 11 are connected to each other such that the two attachment arms 11 with a force acting through the book in the support state not one through the connector 10 predetermined distance can be shifted out to each other.

Alternatively, in the embodiments of the 11A to 11C each fastener 5 a (not shown here) attachment counterpart be assigned, which is arranged on the spine of a book intended to be connected with the bookend book, wherein the fasteners 5 are each formed such that the bookend by means of fasteners 5 releasably connectable with a book on the attachment counterparts.

The 12A and 12B show a bookend, the two support elements 3 having, wherein the two support elements 3 fixed on the spine of the book.

In this case, a first side of the support elements as a connection side 31 formed, by means of which the support member is fixed at a purpose associated with the bookend book on the spine on an adhesive bond. Furthermore, the support elements 3 a second side as a supporting side 32 trained side up. About the support side 32 The book can be supported in an open state, with the support side 32 at the connection side 31 arranged and angled at an angle of less than 90 °, in particular from 45 ° to 55 ° from the connection side. Here is the connection page 31 formed such that the support element 3 about a rotational axis, which is aligned parallel to the spine, is pivotable.

The 12A shows a supporting state in which the support element 3 away from the spine is pivoted into the support state, wherein the support sides are aligned substantially perpendicular to the spine.

Furthermore, the support element 3 in the supporting state with a positioning element 9 releasably engaged in notches provided therefor to thereby the support element 3 in a through the positioning element 9 Preset position to keep safe and further pivoting of the support element 3 to prevent. When reading the book, the book is on the support page 32 parked and held in a sloping position. Furthermore, on the positioning element 9 functional elements 8th , here in the form of side marker strips attached.

To provide a transport state of 12B may be the engagement of the positioning element 9 be lifted and the support elements 3 be pivoted to the spine, so that the support elements 3 are aligned with their surfaces substantially parallel to the plane of the book spine. In the transport state, the support elements 3 releasably connected to the spine, by means not Verrastelementen, not shown here, in particular a hook and loop fastener, releasably connected. Also hooking a hook attached to the support member in a fixed to the book holder is conceivable. This is a support element 3 - After pivoting - detachable with the spine and the other support element 3 - After a subsequent pivoting - detachable with the aforementioned support element 3 connected so that the transport state of 12B is present.

The bookend is thus easily transferred from a support state to a transport state and vice versa.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

bookend

2

handle

3

support section

4

spacer section

5

fastener

6

stabilizing element

7

functional surface

8th

functional elements

9

positioner

10

connecting element

11

mounting arms

20

handle portion

21

Part of the handle

22

handle element

31

Links page

32

support page

60

connecting portion

61

support surfaces

200

crimping

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• DE 202007002702 U1 [0003]

Claims (27)

Bookend for holding an unfolded book, the bookend is connectable to a spine of the book, and the bookend is designed such that the book connected to the book, unfolded book on the bookend can be supported on a shelf and the bookend the book here in a predetermined reading position holds in the book spine inclined to the shelf, characterized in that the bookend ( 1 ) at least one carrying handle ( 2 ) with which the bookend ( 1 ) book can be worn as intended. Bookend according to claim 1, characterized in that the carrying handle ( 2 ) at least one fastening element ( 5 ), by means of which the bookend ( 1 ) with a book, in particular solvable, is connectable. A book holder according to claim 2, characterized in that the (at least one fastening element 5 ) in a condition of the bookend (as intended) associated with a book ( 1 ) is pivotally formed in the plane of the shelf of the book. Bookend according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrying handle ( 2 ) a handle portion ( 20 ), which has a predetermined distance to the spine of one with the bookend ( 1 ) associated book, so that the handle portion ( 20 ) can be grasped by one hand to carry the book. Bookend according to claim 4, characterized in that at a portion of the handle ( 2 ) a grip element ( 22 ) is arranged, which is a predetermined distance to the portion of the handle ( 2 ), so that the grip element ( 22 ) when the bookend is connected to a book as intended ( 1 ) can be grasped by one hand to carry the book. Bookend according to claim 5, characterized in that the handle element ( 22 ) on the one portion of the handle ( 2 ) is arranged, which is rotatably formed. Bookend according to claim 6, characterized in that the handle element ( 22 ) by a rotation between an adjacent and spaced from the spine portion of the handle ( 2 ) and the spine can be arranged. Bookend according to one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that at least a portion of the carrying handle ( 2 ) is designed so pivotable that the at least one fastener ( 5 ) is hooked by pivoting the at least one section behind the spine to connect the bookend with the book, and after hooking the at least one fastener ( 5 ) by further pivoting of the subsection of the grip section (FIG. 20 ) is still alignable, in particular substantially parallel to the spine. Bookend according to claim 8, characterized in that after hooking the at least fastener ( 5 ) by a further pivoting of the at least one section of the carrying handle ( 2 ) is pivotable until a releasable engagement of a locking element, wherein the locking element is formed such that the handle portion ( 20 ) is held in a pivoted position over the locking element. Bookend according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrying handle ( 2 ) a support section ( 3 ), which is designed such that one with the bookend ( 1 ) linked book on the support section ( 3 ) is supported on the shelf. Bookend according to one of claims 4 to 7 and claim 10, characterized in that the support portion ( 3 ) on the handle portion ( 20 ) of the carrying handle ( 2 ) and angled at an angle between 125 ° to 150 °, measured between the support portion ( 3 ) and the handle portion ( 20 ), wherein the support section ( 3 ) extends in a proper connected with a book state in the direction of the spine. A book holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dimensions of the book support ( 1 ) are variably adjustable. Bookend according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrying handle ( 2 ) is at least partially formed of an elastic material. Bookend according to claim 13, characterized in that the carrying handle ( 2 ) at least a first and second fastening element ( 5 . 5 ' ), which by means of an action of a bending force on a portion of the handle ( 2 ) are spaced apart from each other so that the first and the second fastening element ( 5 . 5 ' ) are hooked behind the spine of a book and in the absence of the bending force is a connected state. Bookend according to one of claims 4 to 7 and claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the carrying handle ( 2 ) several fastening arms ( 11 ), each of the handle portion ( 20 ) stand out. Bookend according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the case of a Book Book intended ( 1 ) the carrying handle ( 2 ) of a transport state in which the book can be worn, in a different support state, in which the book can be properly supported on a shelf, can be transferred. Bookend according to claim 16, characterized in that the carrying handle ( 2 ) when the bookend is connected to a book as intended ( 1 ) by a force, which points away from the spine, the carrying handle ( 2 ) is at least partially ausbölbbar in the direction of the force and thereby the bookend ( 1 ) Can be converted into a transport state, and by a force in the direction of the book spine, the bulge is canceled, so that a support state is present. Bookend according to claim 15 and claim 16 or 17, characterized in that two on the underside of a spine intended to be fastened mounting arms for producing a support state of the spine are separable and can rest on the shelf, so that they each have a support surface for supporting an open book form, wherein a stable support state is present when the weight of the book is balanced by the restoring force of the elastic mounting arms. Bookend according to claim 18, characterized in that the two arranged on the underside of the spine fastening arms ( 11 ) by means of a variable in length connector ( 10 ) are interconnected such that the two attachment arms ( 11 ) with a force acting through the book in the support state not one through the connector ( 10 ) predetermined distance can be shifted out to each other. Bookend according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bookend ( 1 ) at least one stabilizing element ( 6 ) for stabilizing the bookend ( 1 ), which on the carrying handle ( 2 ) is releasably attachable. Bookend according to claim 20, characterized in that the stabilizing element ( 6 ) on the carrying handle ( 2 ) is releasably securable in two different positions. Bookend according to claim 20, characterized in that the stabilizing element ( 6 ) on the carrying handle ( 2 ) can be fastened in such a way that it is intended that the stabilizing element ( 6 ) provides an area over which an intended use of the bookend ( 1 ) connected book in addition to a connected via a support section ( 3 ) of the carrying handle ( 2 ) supported support surface can support. Bookend according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrying handle ( 2 ) a functional area ( 7 ) for attaching functional elements ( 8th ) having. Bookend for supporting a book with at least one support element ( 30 ), wherein - the at least one support element ( 30 ) is fixed to the spine of the book, wherein - a first side of the support element ( 30 ) as the connection side ( 31 ) is formed, by means of which the support element ( 30 ) at a purpose with the bookend ( 1 ) is fixed to the spine of the book, and wherein - a second side of the support element ( 30 ) as a support page ( 32 ) is formed, by means of which the book is supported in an open state, wherein the support side ( 32 ) with connection side ( 31 ) and at an angle of less than 90 ° from the connecting side ( 31 ) is angled. Bookend according to claim 24, characterized in that the connecting side ( 31 ) is formed such that the support element ( 30 ) about an axis of rotation, which is aligned parallel to the spine, is pivotable. Bookend according to Claim 24 or 25, characterized in that - the bookend intended for use with a book ( 1 ) is transferable from a transport state to a support state, wherein - in the support state, the connection side ( 31 ) is transversely or obliquely aligned to the plane of the book spine by pivoting, and wherein - in the transport state, the support element ( 30 ) by pivoting with a particular through the connection side ( 31 ) and supporting side ( 32 ) bounded surfaces substantially parallel to the book spine is alignable. Bookend according to claim 25, characterized in that the support element ( 30 ) in the supporting state with a positioning element ( 9 ) the bookend ( 1 ) is releasably engageable and thereby the support element ( 30 ) in a through the positioning element ( 9 ) predetermined position is held securely and for the transfer to the transport state, the intervention can be canceled.

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