DE19900872A1 - Protection cap for the corners of board materials especially furniture - Google Patents

Abstract

The protection unit for the corners of boards (3), and the like, has a stable and strong seating which also acts as a guide. A projecting body (4) of an elastic distortion material absorbs and dampens impact energy through the weight of the packed material or through careless handling. The projecting body (4) has a curved, and preferably circular, outer wall (5) with increased stiffness and resistance to impacts, and an inner honeycomb structure.

Description

The invention relates to an element for protecting straight or angular edges of partially machined rigid panels, Pieces of furniture or the like according to the preamble of claim 1.

It is particularly known in the field of the furniture industry that for partially machined plates during the transport of one Work step to the next and when handling the plates as well during the packaging, transport and assembly of Components of a piece of furniture constantly risk damage of edges due to unforeseen impacts faulty movements or due to the inexperience of the Personnel.

According to the current state of the art, edges are protected of partially processed panels or components of furniture Covering elements used, commonly referred to as "edge protectors" become. These edge protectors are made to be angular or rectilinear Edges of the object to be protected applied. they consist of Caps or molded parts made of cardboard plastic material or metal.  

These known elements ensure some protection under Reinforcing the edges of the object, but have the disadvantage that they only effect a so-called static protection.

As a rule, these caps or molded parts are shaped or dimensioned so that depending on the zone to be protected one more or have less significant thickness, which is a mechanical or provides static resistance to shocks without deformation. It takes place no (partial or complete) absorption of the impact energy, so that this can affect the plate and damage it. Of the lack of dynamic resistance is of greater importance, ever violent and unforeseen the bumps are.

The object of the present invention is to provide an element for the protection of straight or angular edges of rigid plates or the like to provide that beyond a mere cover also a provides dynamic resistance, which dampens the impact energy and the harmful effects of which can be prevented.

This object is achieved in that an element of specified type is provided with a seat that can accommodate the protective edge area is suitable, as well as a protruding Body that can be deformed elastically to pressure energy that on the Dead weight of the plate is due to or due to to dampen unforeseen, even violent shocks.

In particular, the element according to the invention has a protruding one Body with an essentially rounded shape on the outside on to a stronger stiffening and a higher resistance against To ensure shocks. The interior has a structure that preferably / honeycomb-shaped, is formed around the element to give the necessary elasticity.

It is further provided that each element is provided with projections, which are used to guide metal strips or tapes in order to attach to a Plate to put protective elements in place or around the packaging of several stacked plates.  

According to a further embodiment it is provided that the inner cells of the protruding body are densely arranged and inflated with Compressed air or gas are under pressure to have the dampening effect against shocks.

The elements can be injection molded, molded under Exposure to heat or pulling of plastic material depending on the Weight of the plate to be protected and depending on the type of loads or shocks to which the plate is exposed, a different density has to be obtained.

For example, to protect fragile plates such as Glass panes and similar plates, the elements according to the invention have increased elasticity and made of high quality plastic material be made while protecting partially machined panels Wood and slabs of considerable weight, which can also be pulled on the ground are transported, the protective elements from a relative rigid plastic material of low quality, but with good mechanical properties in terms of hardness and wear resistance can be made.

Another embodiment of an element for protecting edges, the for plates of smaller dimensions or for items that only Are subject to shocks of lower intensity, that the protruding body is wedge-shaped on the outside and a compact, but still to dampen the shocks mentioned appropriately elastic internal structure or a (honeycomb) honeycomb shape Has structure, the remaining parts of the element remain unchanged.

These and other features of the invention will become apparent from the following Description of exemplary and non-limiting Embodiments explained with reference to the accompanying drawings. It demonstrate:

Figure 1 is a plan view of an element for protecting an angular edge according to a first embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a front view of the protective element of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a bottom view of the protective element of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 shows the protective element of Fig. 1 in connection with a rigid plate;

Fig. 5 and 6 are perspective views of the protection element of FIG. 1;

Figure 7 is a plan view of a rigid plate which is provided with angle protection elements which are locked with bands.

Fig. 8 is a front view of rigid plates stacked one above the other, which are provided with protective elements and retaining straps;

Fig. 9 shows a linear protective element which is attached to a rigid plate;

Fig. 10 shows another embodiment of an angle-shaped protective member which is attached to a rigid plate;

FIGS. 11 and 12 are perspective views of the protection element of FIG. 10.

As can be seen from FIGS. 1 to 6, which illustrate a first embodiment, an angular protective element 1 comprises a seat 2 , which is suitable for receiving the angular end region of a rigid plate 3 , and a projecting body 4 , which is of a substantially circular outer wall 5 is limited.

The projecting body 4 consists of a (honeycomb) honeycomb structure 6 , the cells (chambers) 7 of which follow one another closely and, if necessary, can also be designed such that they are under excess pressure.

The seat 2 is delimited by two converging side walls 8 'and 8 '', which form an opening angle for the end region of the plate 3 , and by parallel spaced transverse walls 9 ' and 9 ''. This results in good guidance and a firm and stable fit.

Furthermore, on the end region of the side walls 8 ', 8 '', outwardly projecting projections 10 are provided, which serve to guide metal strips or strips 11 , which are used to lock the elements 1 at the corners of the plate 3 (see FIG. 7) or Packaging of several stacked plates (see Fig. 8) can be used.

In Fig. 9 a linear protection device 12 is shown, which is to be attached to the side edge of a plate 13. In this case, the protruding elastic body 14 has the same outer and inner configuration as described above, while the seat 15 consists of a cavity 16 which receives the linear edge of the plate 13 and of a projecting wall 17 which serves as a support for the plate 13 is formed.

As is apparent from FIGS. 10 to 12, a further embodiment is different of the angled cover member 1 'which includes a seat 2' for receiving the Winkelendbereichs the rigid plate 3, of the above-described embodiment in that the protruding element 4 'has a essentially wedge-shaped outer wall 5 'and that the projecting body 4 ' consists of a compact, but appropriately elastic structure.

From the above, the result with Element achievable advantages in that u. a. Furniture of any kind, such as office drawer cabinets, desk tops, Door panels for kitchen furniture, mirror cabinets, cupboards and others Built-in furniture can be quickly packed and safely protected, and further Household electrical appliances of considerable weight, such as washing machines, Dishwashers and refrigerators, transported without damage can be.  

Reference list

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Protective element (angular)

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'(Angular) protective element

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Seat

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' Seat

3rd

plate

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body

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' Body

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Outer wall

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'' Outer wall

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structure

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Cell, chamber

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' Side wall

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'' Side wall

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'' Transverse wall

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'' Transverse wall

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head Start

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Tape, metal strip

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Protection element (linear)

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plate

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body

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Seat

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cavity

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wall

Claims (11)

1. Element for protecting edges of rigid plates, pieces of furniture or the like., Such as partially machined plates, glass panes, desk tops, cupboards, mirror cabinets, office drawer cabinets, door panels for kitchen furniture and electrical appliances of considerable weight, e.g. B. washing machines, dishwashers and refrigerators, during transport from one processing stage to the next, and during handling during packaging, transport and assembly, to avoid the risk of damage due to unforeseen bumps as a result of incorrect movement or due to inexperience of the personnel to avoid, characterized by a seat ( 2 , 2 ', 15 ) which is suitable for receiving the edge region of a rigid plate ( 3 , 13 ) or the like to be protected, and a projecting body ( 4 , 4 ', 14 ), which can be deformed elastically in order to dampen pressure energy which is attributable to the weight of the plate, the piece of furniture or the like or which results from unforeseen, even violent impacts. 2. Edge protection element according to claim 1, characterized in that the projecting body ( 4 , 14 ) has a rounded and preferably circular outer wall ( 5 ) in order to bring about greater stiffening and greater resistance to impacts. 3. Edge protection element according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the projecting body ( 4 , 14 ) has a structure ( 6 ), which is preferably (honeycomb) shaped. 4. Edge protection element according to claim 3, characterized in that the structure ( 6 ) cells or chambers ( 7 ) comprises a tight fit, which may be under pressure. 5. Edge protection element according to claim 1, characterized in that the projecting body ( 4 ') has a substantially wedge-shaped outer wall ( 5 '). 6. Edge protection element according to claim 5, characterized in that the projecting body ( 4 ') has a compact but appropriately elastic structure. 7. Edge protection element according to claim 5, characterized in that the projecting body ( 4 ') has a structure which is preferably (honeycomb-shaped). 8. Edge protection element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the seat ( 2 , 2 ') of two converging side walls ( 8 ', 8 ''), which form an opening angle for the plate end region, and of parallel transverse walls ( 9 ' , 9 ''), which are used to hold this end region and to reinforce the seat. 9. Edge protection element according to claim 8, characterized in that at the end of the side walls ( 8 ', 8 '') protrusions ( 10 ) project outwards, which serve as guide elements for metal strips or strips ( 11 ), namely for locking the element to the Panel corner or for packing several panels stacked one above the other ( 3 ). 10. Edge protection element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the case of a linear protection element ( 12 ) for attachment to the side edge of a rigid plate ( 13 ) the seat ( 15 ), of a cavity ( 16 ) which is the linear edge of the plate ( 13 ) receives, and is formed by a projecting wall ( 17 ), which serves to support the plate. 11. Edge protection element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it by injection molding, shaping under the action of heat or pulling a plastic material, which according to the weight of the plate to be protected ( 3 , 13 ) and according to the type of loads and impacts that the plate ( 3 , 13 ), has a different density, has been obtained.