DE102016113478A1 - Connecting element for connecting two route guidance elements, routing element and route guidance kit - Google Patents

Abstract

A connecting element (1) for connecting two routing elements (30) has a triangular basic shape with a base side (2) and two catheter sides (3, 4), wherein at least one catheter side (3, 4) has a recess (20, 20 ') for Receiving a web (31, 32) or projection of a routing element (30).

Description

The invention relates to a connecting element for connecting two route guidance elements, a routing element for limiting a route for model vehicles and a route guidance kit with a connecting element according to the invention and a route guide element according to the invention.

It is known, routing elements, d. H. Set road boundaries for the formation of racetracks for remote-controlled vehicles. For model cars in the scale 1:24 route guidance elements are commercially available, for example, which are strip-shaped and at their ends by puzzle-shaped coupling points are connected to each other. Two interconnected routing elements are rigidly interconnected. To form a curve, therefore, a curved routing element must be used. In contrast, a straight track section can be formed exclusively with a straight track guide. The possibilities for producing a racetrack are therefore very limited.

From the DE 10 2011 108 719 A1 is a routing element known, with the curves can be easily formed. However, it is not easily possible to form longer straight lines with such a routing element or represent branches or intersections.

Object of the present invention is to show a way, as different routing elements can be easily connected to each other.

This object is achieved according to the invention by a connecting element for connecting two route guide elements, wherein the connecting element has a triangular basic shape with a base side and two Kathetenseiten and at least one Kathetenseite has a recess for receiving a web or projection of a route guidance element. With such a connecting element, two route guiding elements can be connected to one another particularly easily. In particular, by the connecting element for a connection can be made, however, be dissolved by loosening the connecting element also again. Thus, a race track can be built very easily and dismantled again. With the connecting element according to the invention, it is possible to connect two route guide elements substantially without play with each other. In particular, in each case a web of two routing elements can come to lie in the recess, wherein the webs can abut each other. In particular, the connection point of two routing elements can be virtually encompassed by the connecting element.

An even more reliable connection of two route guidance elements can be realized in that both catheter sides have a recess for receiving a web or projection of a route guidance element. Preferably, two webs or projections, each of a guide element, are received in the further recess.

Particular advantages arise when a latching element is arranged in the region of a recess. As a result, the connecting element can be locked with one or both route guiding elements and can thereby be arranged captive on the route guiding elements. By providing a latching connection no additional means are provided to secure the connection of the two route guide elements.

Further advantages result if the recess is formed like a groove and preferably extends over the entire length of the catheter side. In particular, a recess can extend over the entire length of both sides of the catheter. This results in a symmetrical configuration of the connecting element and on the other hand results in a large area connection of the two route guidance elements.

In this case, the latching element may be formed on a groove bottom of the groove-like recess. In particular, a detent recess may be provided on a groove base, into which engages a detent nose of a route guidance element, preferably of two route guidance elements. The latching element can be arranged in the region of the base, so that the connecting element is latched against the end of insertion into a routing element.

It is particularly advantageous if a web extends parallel to the groove-like recess on both sides of the recess. In each case one of the webs can come to rest in a corresponding recess or groove of a route guide element to be connected. The width of the web can be matched to the region of the groove of the route guide element, so that a precisely fitting positive connection is formed.

The connecting element may have an anti-twist device at its end opposite the base. As a result, it can be prevented that the connecting element relative to twisted a route guide element, and the orientation of the connecting element is determined.

The connecting element may have a slot-like recess, preferably with insertion bevels, at its end opposite the base. As a result of this configuration of the upper end of the connecting element, two route guiding elements can be pulled towards one another, wherein in each case one wall of the route guiding elements is introduced into the slot-like depression. The connecting element may taper towards its upper end. In particular, the webs of the connecting element to the top, d. H. away from the base, rejuvenate.

The handling of the connecting element is facilitated if a recessed grip is provided. As a result, the connection element can be removed from a route guide element by a user in a particularly simple manner. In this case, the recessed grip can also be substantially triangular. The recessed grip can be spaced by gaps from the catheter sides of the connecting element.

In the context of the invention also includes a route guidance element for limiting a route for model vehicles, which has at least one end of a V-shaped recess for receiving a connecting element, wherein the V-shaped recess is bounded by a web. The web can come to rest in the groove-like recess of the connecting element, so that thereby a positive connection can be made.

The web may define an internal groove which serves to receive a portion of a connecting element. In particular, a web of the connecting element can be positively received in the groove.

The web of the routing element may have a latching element for cooperation with a latching element of the connecting element. In particular, the latching element of the routing element may be formed as a latching nose, which can cooperate with a corresponding detent recess in Notgrund of the connecting element.

The routing element may have different shapes, so that different driving or racing tracks can be built. In particular, the routing element may be formed as a tee, Y-shaped or rectilinear.

Further advantages are obtained if the routing element has at one end a coupling point with a first joint part, which allows a pivotable coupling with another routing element such that the set to the ground coupled route guidance elements are pivotable about a vertical pivot axis relative to each other. Thus, a routing element may be formed at one end to be coupled with a connecting element according to the invention with another routing element. At the opposite end, it may have a coupling point in order to produce a pivotable connection with another routing element, which is designed accordingly.

However, it is also conceivable route guidance elements which are formed at two or more ends for connection to a connecting element according to the invention.

Furthermore, within the scope of the invention, a route guidance kit with at least one connecting element according to the invention and at least one routing element according to the invention.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments of the invention, with reference to the figures of the drawing, which shows essential to the invention, and from the claims. The features shown there are not necessarily to scale and presented in such a way that the features of the invention can be made clearly visible. The various features may be implemented individually for themselves or for a plurality of combinations in variants of the invention.

In the schematic drawing embodiments of the invention are illustrated and explained in more detail in the following description.

Show it:

1 a view from the front of a connecting element;

2 a side view of the connecting element;

3 a plan view of the connecting element;

4 a plan view of a first connection region of a route guidance element;

5 a plan view from below of a route guide element;

6 a side view of a route guidance element.

The 1 shows a front view of a connecting element 1 which has a triangular basic shape. The connecting element 1 has a base page 2 and two sides of the catheter 3 . 4 on. In a central area is a recessed grip 5 provided, which also has a substantially triangular shape. The recessed grip 5 is through gaps 6 . 7 of thighs 8th . 9 spaced apart of the connecting element. In particular, the recessed grip 5 only over narrow bridges 10 . 11 . 12 with the remaining connecting element 2 connected. By providing gaps 6 . 7 Material can be saved. In a lower area, the connecting element 1 essentially mutually parallel sections 13 . 14 on. In the upper area is a rotation 15 provided, which is a twisting of the connecting element 1 prevented in a route guidance element.

The 2 shows a side view of the connecting element 1 , in particular a view of the catheter side 3 , The opposite side of the catheter 4 is analogous.

Of the 2 one can infer that the Kathetenseite 3 a particular groove-like recess 20 which is on both sides of webs 21 . 22 is limited. The recess 20 is dimensioned so that corresponding projections or webs to be connected routing elements so in the recess 20 Find room that the route guide elements create with their connecting sections together. To insert the connector 1 to facilitate or to pull two to be connected routing elements in close contact, is a slot-like recess 23 intended. It extends in extension of the groove-like recess 20 , In particular, the slot-like recess 23 through the anti-twist device 15 limited. At the upper end of the slot-like recess 23 are chamfers 24 . 25 intended. Thus, the slot-like recess widens 23 upwards. At the same time it can be seen that the webs 21 . 22 to the upper end of the connecting element 1 rejuvenate. This leads on the one hand to a saving of material and on the other to a certain flexibility of the connecting element 1 in the upper area.

In the area of the base page 2 is in the groove bottom of the groove-like recess 20 a locking element 26 formed in the form of a detent recess. This allows the connecting element 1 To lock with routing elements and thus to attach captive to the route guidance elements.

The width of the bars 21 . 22 is sized so that they can be accurately inserted into corresponding grooves of route guidance elements.

The 3 shows a plan view of the connecting element 1 , The concerning the catheter side 3 described features that are also on the catheter side 4 are identified with the same reference number but with an apostrophe attached.

From the 1 to 3 it turns out that the connecting element 1 is symmetrical with respect to a center plane parallel to the front and with respect to a central plane perpendicular to the front.

The 4 shows a route guidance element 30 , which is T-shaped. At a junction 39 has the route guidance element 30 a V-shaped recess 29 on. In the area of this V-shaped recess can be in the 1 to 3 described connecting element 1 be attached. The V-shaped recess 30 is by footbridges 31 . 32 limited. The bridges 31 . 32 are provided in the groove-like recess 20 of the connecting element 1 to come to rest. At the jetties 31 . 32 are locking elements 33 . 34 in the form of locking lugs formed with the locking elements 26 . 26 ' of the connecting element 1 interact.

The connecting element 20 has a first area widening downwards 35 on, the setting up of the route guidance element 30 facilitated and on the other hand ensures sufficient stability. In the upper area is the route guidance element 30 in an area 36 narrower and web-like design.

The 5 shows a bottom view of the route guidance element 30 , Here it can be seen that a total of three connection points 37 . 38 . 39 are provided. The connection point 39 is in the 4 shown in a front view. In the 5 is recognizable that the webs 31 . 32 each an internal groove 40 . 41 limit. The inside groove 40 . 41 will continue through webs 42 . 43 limited. The width of the grooves 40 . 41 is sized to match the width of the webs 21 . 22 . 21 ' . 22 ' equivalent. The bridges 31 . 32 come in the groove-like recess 20 . 20 ' the connecting element 2 to lie. They are sized in width so that they are about half the width of the groove-like recess 20 correspond.

The anti-twist device 15 engages in a recess 44 one that is in the section 36 of the route guidance element 30 located.

The other connection points 37 . 38 are designed analogously. To reinforce the route guidance element 30 are reinforcing ribs 45 . 46 intended.

The 6 shows a side view of another route guide element 50 , The route guidance element 50 is on the one hand as trained as the joints 37 . 38 . 39 of the route guidance element 30 , Thus, the page is 51 of the route guidance element 50 with one of the connection points 37 . 38 . 39 of the route guidance element 30 through the connecting element 1 connectable.

On the opposite side 52 has the route guidance element 50 a coupling point 53 on with a joint part 54 , which allows a pivotable coupling with another route guide element such that the coupled route guide elements placed on the ground can be pivoted relative to one another about a vertical pivot axis.

The route guidance element 50 can be used to couple different routing elements together. That on the side 52 coupled routing element may have a coupling point with a hinge part at both ends. However, it is also conceivable, a routing element similar to the routing element 50 to couple, this requires a complementary coupling point to the coupling point 53 to be coupled. In particular, via the coupling point 54 Route guiding elements are coupled, as in the aforementioned DE 10 2011 108 719 A1 are described.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102011108719 A1 [0003, 0044]

Claims (15)

Connecting element ( 1 ) for connecting two route guidance elements ( 30 ), wherein the connecting element ( 1 ) a triangular basic shape with a base side ( 2 ) and two sides of the catheter ( 3 . 4 ) and at least one catheter side ( 3 . 4 ) a recess ( 20 . 20 ' ) for receiving a bridge ( 31 . 32 ) or projection of a routing element ( 30 ) having. Connecting element according to claim 1, characterized in that both sides of the catheter ( 3 . 4 ) a recess ( 20 . 20 ' ) for receiving a bridge ( 31 . 32 ) or projection of a routing element ( 30 ) exhibit. Connecting element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the region of a recess ( 20 . 20 ' ) a latching element ( 26 . 26 ' ) is arranged. Connecting element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recess ( 20 . 20 ' ) is formed groove-like and preferably over the entire length of the catheter side ( 3 . 4 ). Connecting element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the latching element ( 26 . 26 ' ) is formed on a groove bottom of the groove-like recess. Connecting element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on both sides of the recess ( 20 . 20 ' ) one jetty ( 21 . 22 . 21 ' . 22 ' ) parallel to the groove-like recess ( 20 . 20 ' ). Connecting element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting element ( 1 ) at its base ( 2 ) opposite end a rotation ( 15 ) having. Connecting element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting element ( 1 ) at its base ( 2 ) opposite end a slot-like recess ( 23 ), preferably with insertion bevels ( 24 . 25 ), having. Connecting element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a recessed grip ( 5 ) is provided. Routing element ( 30 . 50 ) for limiting a route for model vehicles, which at least one end of a V-shaped recess ( 29 ) for receiving a connecting element ( 1 ), wherein the V-shaped recess ( 29 ) by a bridge ( 31 . 32 ) is limited. Routing element according to claim 10, characterized in that the web ( 31 . 32 ) an internal groove ( 40 . 41 ), the inclusion of a portion of a connecting element ( 1 ) serves, limited. Routing element according to one of the preceding claims 10 or 11, characterized in that the web ( 31 . 32 ) a latching element ( 33 . 34 ) for cooperation with a latching element ( 26 . 26 ' ) of the connecting element ( 1 ) having. Routing element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is designed as a tee, Y-shaped or rectilinear. Routing element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has at one end a coupling point ( 53 ) with a first joint part ( 54 ), which permits a pivotable coupling with the further routing element such that the coupled routing elements placed on the ground can be pivoted relative to one another about a vertical pivot axis. Routing kit with at least one connecting element ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 1-9 and at least one routing element ( 30 . 50 ) according to any one of claims 10-14.

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