DE102019201523A1 - Arrangement for fixing an elongated, flexible element - Google Patents

Abstract

An arrangement is proposed for fixing an elongated, flexible element (1) in a wound state by means of at least one fixing element. It is advantageously provided that the at least one fixing element is formed by a glove (3) with a forehand side (4) and a backhand side (5) as well as a finger receiving area (6), a metacarpal area (7) and a carpal area (8) and is multifunctional -The glove integrally has at least one fixing means (9, 13) for releasably fixing the elongated, flexible element (1) on the glove (3).

Description

The invention relates to an arrangement for fixing an elongated, flexible element according to the preamble of claim 1 of the invention.

It has been known in practice for some time now to store elongated, flexible elements, such as cables, hoses, ropes or the like, in a wound state, the winding preferably being fixed by separate fixing means known per se, such as, for example, cords, wires, Cable ties, cable or hose drums are used. When handling these elongated, flexible elements, contamination of the same is often unavoidable, so that it is advisable to use gloves when manually winding the elongated, flexible elements.

Such a scenario can also be seen, for example, when handling a charging cable for electric or hybrid vehicles, which charging cable is tightly wound in the delivery state, has to be rolled out for use by the customer, and is partly laid on the floor after the charging plug has been plugged in possible contamination of the charging cable. After the charging process, the customer has to wind this six to seven meter long, quite rigid charging cable back in turns and stow it in the vehicle. In order to wind the charging cable tightly, the customer holds it with one, first hand, then to guide it with the other, second hand and to wind it in the first hand. If the charging cable is dirty, this leads to the soiling of the customer's hands. In order to counter this disadvantageous situation, the gloves already mentioned above are suitable. Regardless of this, there is no immediate fixation of the charging cable in the wound state. Certainly one of the separate fixing means already mentioned above can be used for this.

In addition, gloves are already known that perform a wide variety of functions, possibly in combination. Such functions can be, for example, a warming function, a protective function and a holding function.

So describes the DE 37 12 779 A1 a so-called emergency utensil set for motor vehicles, with a container in which the utensils such as tools, signal whistle, writing utensils etc. are housed. This container is a pair of gloves containing the utensils.

From the DE 20 2010 00 385 U1 a so-called multifunctional glove is also known which integrally has a foldable rear-view mirror base with a rear-view mirror, a shock-absorbing base and an LED lamp.

From the CN 207186016 U a multifunctional glove is also known, which is designed to warm the same carrying hand and to provide it with a hand care product. In addition, the areas of the fingertips are equipped with an electrically conductive layer for handling a touchscreen cell phone.

From the CN 201499651 U , of the CN 201226819 Y and the CN 2930350 Y it is generally known to form a glove as a multifunctional glove integrally with a pocket for storing utensils.

The object of the invention is to provide an alternative arrangement with regard to the prior art for fixing a wound, elongated, flexible element, which, while avoiding the disadvantages of the above-described prior art, can wind the elongated, flexible element and fix it designed more comfortably in the wound state.

Starting from an arrangement for fixing an elongated, flexible element which is in a wound state by means of at least one fixing element, the object is achieved in that the at least one fixing element is provided by a glove with a front hand side and a back hand side as well as a finger receiving area, a metacarpal area and a Wrist area is formed and as a multifunctional glove integrally has at least one fixing means for releasably fixing the elongated, flexible element on the glove.

This measure advantageously combines a conventional heat and protective function in a glove with a fixing function for an elongated, flexible element. Separate fixation means, which lead to additional expenditure for fixation, are therefore unnecessary.

The subclaims describe preferred developments or refinements of the invention.

According to a simple and inexpensive embodiment of the invention, the at least one fixing means is formed by a flexible band that is detachably attached at least on one end to the glove.

In a further development of the invention, it is also preferably provided that the band is elastic. This advantageously enables a particularly secure and firm fixation of the elongated, flexible element on the glove, since the fixation means automatically adapts to the winding currently being recorded.

According to a practical embodiment of the invention, the band has a flat profile or a round profile cross section.

According to a first embodiment of the invention, at least one fixing means designed as a band is fastened or can be fastened in the middle hand region on both sides of the front hand side of the glove. This accordingly provides that the elongated, flexible element is fixed on the glove within the hand wearing the glove according to the invention.

In a further development of this embodiment variant of the invention, the at least one fixing means embodied as a band is associated with a deformation-resistant shell element which is formed integrally with the glove and which is arranged on the front hand side of the glove in the middle hand area and is spanned in function by the fixing means. Such a shell element is advantageously used to support and shape the winding in the area of the fixation during the winding process.

According to a second embodiment variant of the invention, at least one or at least one further fixing means designed as a band is attached or can be attached at one end to the backhand side and at the other end to the fronthand side of the glove. This opens up the possibility of using the glove itself to fix the windings of the elongated, flexible element.

As the invention further provides, a releasable fastening of the fixing means to the glove is preferably provided with a pressure fastener based on a Velcro fastener or clip fastener or alternatively a button fastener or any other fastener measure based on a positive fit.

As the invention also provides, the glove can additionally include a means for hanging up the glove, possibly including the wound, elongated, flexible element fixed to the glove on a holding element and / or a means for connecting the glove to a further glove of the same type and / or have a foldable pocket or a net for receiving the glove, optionally including the elongated, flexible element fixed thereon. As a result, the functional scope of the glove is advantageously further increased.

As for the elongated, flexible element itself, it can be formed by a flexible cable, such as a charging cable of an electric or hybrid vehicle, by a flexible hose, such as a garden hose, by a flexible rope, such as a tow rope, or the like be. In other words, the invention is not limited to the charging cable of a motor vehicle described at the outset, but rather detects any elongated, flexible element which is to be manually converted and fixed in windings.

• 1 ein von einem Kunden bzw. Nutzer eines Kraftfahrzeugs, insbesondere Elektro-oder Hybridfahrzeugs, gehaltenes sowie manuell gewickeltes Ladekabel,
• 2 äußerst schematisch ein als Multifunktions-Handschuh ausgebildeter Finger-Handschuh der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung in einer Funktionsstellung gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung,
• 3 äußerst schematisch ein als Multifunktions-Handschuh ausgebildeter Faust-Handschuh der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung in einer Funktionsstellung gemäß der ersten Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung,
• 4 eine zweckmäßige Weiterbildung des Handschuhs nach 2,
• 5 äußerst schematisch ein als Multifunktions-Handschuh ausgebildeter Finger-Handschuh der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung gemäß einer zweiten Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung, und
• 6 den Handschuh nach 5 in einer Funktionsstellung.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown schematically in the drawings. However, it is not limited to these, but covers all configurations defined by the claims. Show it:

• 1 a charging cable which is held and manually wound by a customer or user of a motor vehicle, in particular an electric or hybrid vehicle,
• 2nd extremely schematically a finger glove designed as a multifunctional glove of the arrangement according to the invention in a functional position according to a first embodiment of the invention,
• 3rd extremely schematically a fist glove of the arrangement according to the invention designed as a multifunctional glove in a functional position according to the first embodiment of the invention,
• 4th appropriate training for the glove 2nd ,
• 5 extremely schematically a finger glove designed as a multifunctional glove of the arrangement according to the invention according to a second embodiment variant of the invention, and
• 6 the glove 5 in a functional position.

1 first shows an elongated, flexible element 1 in the form of a charging cable for an electric or hybrid vehicle, not shown, which element 1 according to the state of the art, manually wrapped in loops by a customer or user and with one hand 2nd of the customer or user. As already mentioned at the beginning, the winding of such an elongated, flexible element is wound 1 preferably still by means of a separate fixing means, not shown here, such as a cord, a wire or a cable tie.

The 2nd to 4th on the other hand show a first embodiment variant according to the invention of the arrangement for fixing an elongated, flexible element which is in a wound state 1 , for example a charging cable for an electric or hybrid cable, by means of a fixing element. The fixation element is through a glove 3rd with a forehand side 4th and a backhand side not visible here 5 (cf. however esp. 5 ) and a finger recording area 6 , an adjacent metacarpal area 7 and one on the metacarpus 7 subsequent wrist area 8th educated. The glove 3rd is on one hand 2nd of a customer or user. 2nd shows a finger glove with explicitly designed pockets for one finger each 2nd of the customer or user, against 3rd shows a so-called fist glove or mitten, which has a common pocket for four fingers and a pocket for one finger (thumb).

The glove 3rd has, as a so-called multifunctional glove, an integral first fixation means 9 ( 2nd to 4th ) for releasable fixation of the elongated, flexible element 1 on the glove 3rd on. This first fixative 9 is by one end in the middle hand area 7 on the front of the hand 4th of the glove 3rd Permanently attached, flexible band formed, which is also at the other end in the middle hand area 7 , but close to the finger area 6 detachable on the glove 3rd attached or attachable. Between the two attachment points of the band-shaped fixing means 9 is a receiving area for one, two or more turns of the elongated, flexible element to be fixed 1 to disposal.

The band-shaped first fixing means 9 points according to the 2nd to 4th a flat profile cross section, but can also have any other, for example also a round cross section (not shown in the drawing). The flexible band preferably consists of a fabric made of plastic, metal and / or natural fibers. In contrast, it can also be formed, for example, by a leather, plastic or metal strip. In addition, the band-shaped first fixing means 9 also be elastic, for example in the manner of a tensioning rubber.

According to this exemplary embodiment, the first fixing means, designed as a band, is 9 at one end with a press fastener 10th based on Velcro with the glove 3rd connected or connectable. For this, the glove has 3rd over at least one fleece area 11 which with a not shown in the drawing and at the free, detachable end of the band-shaped first fixing means 9 attached Velcro surface corresponds with barbs. A releasable form-fit connection is thus brought about.

For wrapping the elongated, flexible element 1 to support in turns and the resulting winding has a predetermined shape for fixing by means of the first fixing means 9 to give is according to 4th the first fixative designed as a band 9 one integral with the glove 3rd trained, deformation-resistant shell element 12th assigned, which is on the forehand 4th of the glove 3rd in the middle hand area 7 arranged on the same and from the first fixing means 9 is spanned in function. The shell element 12th consists preferably of a plastic and is further preferred on the glove 3rd glued.

• Gesetzt den Fall ein etwaige verschmutztes langgestrecktes, flexibles Element 1, beispielsweise in Form des besagten Ladekabels, soll manuell in einen gewickelten Zustand überführt werden, so zieht der Kunde bzw. Nutzer zunächst Handschuhe 3 an, wobei zumindest ein Handschuh 3 in der oben beschriebenen Art ausgebildet ist. Um das langgestreckte, flexible Element 1 eng zu wickeln, hält der Kunde bzw. Nutzer dieses mit einer ersten Hand 2, die einen in der vorbeschriebenen Art ausgebildeten Handschuh 3 trägt, um es danach mit der anderen, zweiten Hand 2 zu führen und in die erste mit dem Handschuh 3 bestückte Hand 2 in ein, zwei oder mehreren Schlaufen zu wickeln. Die 2 bis 4 zeigen der Einfachheit halber insoweit lediglich eine Schlaufe. Hiernach wird das einenends am Handschuh 3 unlösbar befestigte erste Fixierungsmittel 9 in Form des besagten Bandes mit seinem freien Ende über die ein, zwei oder mehreren Schlaufen geführt und abschließend anderenends am Handschuh 3 fixiert, indem das besagte freie Ende mit seiner angebrachten Klettfläche mit Widerhäkchen an der zugeordneten Flauschfläche 11 festgelegt wird. Abschließend kann die Hand 2 aus dem Handschuh 3 gezogen werden und es steht eine in Schlaufen gelegte und fixierte Wicklung des langgestreckten, flexiblen Elements 1, zur Verfügung, welche anderweitig manipulierbar ist.

The way this first embodiment works works as follows:

• Put the case a dirty, elongated, flexible element 1 , for example in the form of said charging cable, is to be transferred manually into a wound state, so the customer or user first pulls gloves 3rd at least one glove 3rd is formed in the manner described above. To the elongated, flexible element 1 to wrap tightly, the customer or user holds it with a first hand 2nd who have a glove trained in the manner described above 3rd carries to it afterwards with the other, second hand 2nd to guide and in the first with the glove 3rd equipped hand 2nd to wrap in one, two or more loops. The 2nd to 4th only show one loop for the sake of simplicity. After that it will end up on the glove 3rd First fixation means permanently attached 9 in the form of the said band with its free end over the one, two or more loops and finally at the other end on the glove 3rd fixed by said free end with its attached Velcro surface with barbs on the assigned fleece surface 11 is set. In conclusion, the hand 2nd out of the glove 3rd be pulled and there is a winding of the elongated, flexible element which is placed in loops and fixed 1 , which is otherwise manipulable.

The in the 5 and 6 The shown second embodiment variant of the invention differs from the first embodiment variant described above essentially in that a second one designed as a flexible band Fixative 13 one end on the backhand side 5 of the glove 3rd on the same insoluble and on the other hand on the forehand 4th of the glove 3rd is releasably attached to the same. As for the formation of this second fixative 13 and as far as the joint connection is concerned, it is essentially based on the first fixing means 9 . This means that the same also preferably consists of a fabric made of plastic, metal and / or natural fibers and is at one end by means of a pressure lock 10th based on Velcro with the glove 3rd connected or connectable. The alternatives described above can of course also be used here.

Likewise, as explained in relation to the first variant above, the second fixing means designed as a band can also be used 13 one integral with the glove 3rd trained, deformation-resistant shell element 12th be assigned, which is on the forehand 4th of the glove 3rd in the middle hand area 7 arranged on the same and by the second fixing means 13 is spanned in function. The shell element 12th consists preferably of a plastic and is further preferred on the glove 3rd glued.

• Gesetzt den Fall ein etwaige verschmutztes langgestrecktes, flexibles Element 1, beispielsweise in Form des besagten Ladekabels, soll manuell in einen gewickelten Zustand überführt werden, so zieht der Kunde bzw. Nutzer zunächst Handschuhe 3 an, wobei zumindest ein Handschuh 3 in der oben beschriebenen Art ausgebildet ist. Um das langgestreckte, flexible Element 1 eng zu wickeln, hält der Kunde bzw. Nutzer dieses mit einer ersten Hand 2, die einen in der vorbeschriebenen Art ausgebildeten Handschuh 3 trägt, um es danach mit der anderen, zweiten Hand 2 zu führen und in die erste mit dem Handschuh 3 bestückte Hand 2 in ein, zwei oder mehreren Schlaufen zu wickeln. Die 6 zeigt lediglich beispielgebend drei Schlaufen. Hiernach wird die Hand 2 geschlossen und das an der Rückhandseite 5 des Handschuhs 3 einenends unlösbar befestigte zweite Fixierungsmittel 13 in Form des besagten Bandes mit seinem freien Ende über den Fingeraufnahmebereich 6 der geschlossenen und das in Schlaufen gelegte langgestreckte, flexible Element 1 haltenden Hand 2 geführt und abschließend anderenends an der Vorderhandseite 4 des Handschuhs 3 fixiert, indem das besagte freie Ende mit seiner angebrachten Klettfläche mit Widerhäkchen an der zugeordneten Flauschfläche 11 festgelegt wird. Zweckmäßigerweise unmittelbar vor dem Fixieren des freien Endes des zweiten Fixierungsmittel 13 an der Vorderhandseite 4 des Handschuhs 3 ist die Hand 2 aus dem Handschuh 3 zu ziehen, so dass das in Schlaufen gelegte langgestreckte, flexible Element 1 allein durch den als Fixierelement fungierenden Handschuh 3 mit seinem zweiten Fixierungsmittel 13 fixiert und so manipulierbar ist.

The mode of operation of the second embodiment is as follows:

• Put the case a dirty, elongated, flexible element 1 , for example in the form of said charging cable, is to be transferred manually into a wound state, so the customer or user first pulls gloves 3rd at least one glove 3rd is formed in the manner described above. To the elongated, flexible element 1 to wrap tightly, the customer or user holds it with a first hand 2nd who have a glove trained in the manner described above 3rd carries to it afterwards with the other, second hand 2nd to guide and in the first with the glove 3rd equipped hand 2nd to wrap in one, two or more loops. The 6 shows only three loops by way of example. After that the hand 2nd closed and that on the backhand side 5 of the glove 3rd one second fixation means permanently attached 13 in the form of said band with its free end over the finger receiving area 6 the closed and the elongated, flexible element placed in loops 1 holding hand 2nd guided and finally on the other hand on the forehand 4th of the glove 3rd fixed by said free end with its attached hook and loop surface on the assigned fleece surface 11 is set. Appropriately immediately before fixing the free end of the second fixing means 13 on the front of the hand 4th of the glove 3rd is the hand 2nd out of the glove 3rd pull so that the elongated, flexible element placed in loops 1 solely through the glove acting as a fixing element 3rd with its second fixative 13 fixed and so manipulable.

Is the band-shaped second fixative 13 elastic, for example formed by a rubber band, the hand 2nd even after fixing the free end of the second fixing means 13 on the front of the hand 4th of the glove 3rd out of the glove 3rd be pulled, since the elastic band provides the necessary space and then the finger receiving area 6 automatically clings closely to the winding formed.

According to the above variants, either the first ( 9 ) or the second fixative 13 on the glove 3rd intended. In contrast, the invention also covers a glove 3rd which two or more first ( 9 ) or second fixative 13 or a combination of at least a first ( 9 ) and at least a second fixation agent 13 on the glove 3rd has (not shown in the drawing). In particular, the latter alternative offers the possibility that, for. B. at least one, or part of the turns of the elongated, flexible element 1 by means of the first fixation agent / s 9 is pre-fixed, so to speak, and the remaining turns together with the pre-fixed turn (s) are fixed by means of the second fixing means / s 13. This creates a particularly secure holding bond between the glove 3rd and the elongated, flexible element laid in turns 1 created (not shown in the drawing).

The exemplary embodiments described above also rely on an elongated, flexible element 1 in the form of a charging cable for an electric or hybrid vehicle. The invention also includes any other elongated, flexible element 1 , which is to be manually transferred into windings and fixed. To this extent, this also includes any other cable, a flexible hose, such as a garden hose, a flexible rope, such as a tow rope, or the like (not shown in the drawing).

Furthermore, the invention is not limited to a pressure lock 10th based on Velcro, but also detects, for example, a pressure lock 10th based on clip closure, a button closure with a button that is threaded into a receiving loop, or any other closure measure based on a form fit (not shown in the drawing).

Finally, said glove 3rd as a multifunctional glove to the functional features described above have other functional features. So in the 2nd to 6 a means 14 for hanging up the glove 3rd if necessary, including the wound and on the glove 3rd fixed elongated, flexible element shown on a holding element, not shown in the drawing, which can for example be a receiving hook. According to this embodiment, said means 14 for hanging by one in the wrist area 8th of the glove 3rd attached to the eyelet attached.

Can also be a means of connecting the glove 3rd with another glove of the same type if necessary 3rd and / or a foldable pocket or a net for holding the glove 3rd , preferably together with the elongated, flexible element fixed thereon 1 on the glove 3rd provided or integrally formed with the same (not shown in the drawing).

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Hangers

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Patent literature cited

• DE 3712779 A1 [0005]
• DE 20201000385 U1 [0006]
• CN 207186016 U [0007]
• CN 201499651 U [0008]
• CN 201226819 Y [0008]
• CN 2930350 Y [0008]

Claims (10)

Arrangement for fixing an elongated, flexible element (1) which is in a wound state by means of at least one fixing element, characterized in that the at least one fixing element is provided by a glove (3) with a forehand side (4) and a backhand side (5) and a finger receiving area (6), a metacarpal region (7) and a wrist region (8) is formed and, as a multifunctional glove, integrally has at least one fixing means (9, 13) for releasably fixing the elongated, flexible element (1) to the glove (3). Order after Claim 1 , characterized in that the at least one fixing means (9, 13) is formed by a flexible band detachably fastened at least at one end to the glove (3). Order after Claim 2 , characterized in that the band is elastic. Order after Claim 2 or 3rd , characterized in that the band has a flat profile or round profile cross section. Arrangement according to one of the Claims 2 to 4th , characterized in that at least one fixing means (9) in the form of a band is fastened or can be fastened in the metacarpal region (7) at both ends to the front hand side (4) of the glove (3). Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fixing means (9, 13), which is designed as a band, is associated with a deformation-resistant shell element (12) which is formed integrally with the glove (3) and which is located on the front side (4) of the glove (3 ) is arranged in the metacarpal region (7) on the same and is spanned in function by the fixing means (9, 13). Arrangement according to one of the Claims 2 to 6 , characterized in that at least one or at least one further fixing means (13) designed as a band is attached or attachable at one end to the backhand side (5) and at the other end to the fronthand side (4) of the glove (3). Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for the releasable fastening of the fixing means (9, 13) to the glove (3) a pressure closure (10) based on Velcro or clip closure, a button closure or any other closure measure based on positive locking is provided. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the glove (3) has a means (14) for hanging up the glove (3), optionally together with the wound, elongated, flexible element (1) fixed to the glove (3) on a holding element and / or has a means for connecting the glove (3) to a further, possibly the same type of glove (3) and / or a foldable pocket or a net for receiving the glove (3), optionally including the elongated, flexible element (1) fixed to it . Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elongated, flexible element (1) is formed by a flexible cable, a flexible hose, a flexible rope or the like.

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