DE202012003947U1 - Crossbar, insert, chain link and kit for cable routing device - Google Patents

Abstract

Crossbar for a line routing device (L) with a guide space (F) for supply lines (V) extending through in the longitudinal direction (l), the crossbar (4, 4a) with fastening means (5) on both ends with respect to a crossbar longitudinal direction (sl) for fixing it to the line routing device (L) transversely to the longitudinal direction (l) of the line guide device (L) with the delimitation of the guide space (F), characterized in that the transverse web (4, 4a) is divided into two parts (8.1, 8.2) which are connected via a swivel joint ( 9) are connected to a pivot axis (S) transversely to the web longitudinal direction (sl) and are arranged on the pivot joint (9) so as to be pivotable relative to one another.

Description

The invention relates to a transverse web for a cable guide device with a longitudinally continuous guide space for supply lines, wherein the transverse web with respect to a web longitudinal direction at both ends fastening means for its attachment to the cable guide means transversely to the longitudinal direction of the cable guide means under limitation of the guide space. The invention further relates to an insert for a chain link and a chain link of a chain-type cable guide device and a kit for creating a chain-like cable guide device.

Such a crosspiece is widely used in known routing devices. In order to use the supply lines in the guide space, the transverse webs are arranged on one side pivotally mounted on the cable guide device.

The object of the invention is to provide a generic cross bar, by means of which the guide space of a cable guide device can be easily opened. Furthermore, this should simplify the construction of the cable routing device.

A further object is also to provide an insert, a chain link and a kit that simplifies the construction of the cable routing device.

The stated object is achieved by the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments are described in the subclaims. The stated object is already achieved in that the transverse web is divided into two sections, which are connected via a pivot joint with a pivot axis transverse to the web longitudinal direction and arranged pivotably relative to each other on the pivot joint.

With the displacement of the swivel joint in the crosspiece, the same is displaced into the installation part of the cable guide device and not, as usual, with the pivotally movable arrangement of the crosspiece to a side flap, extended to two components of the cable guide device. The swivel joint is thus completely integrated in the transverse web. Overall, this simplifies the construction of the cable routing device. It can be a plurality of transverse webs in the installed position in the line guide device in the longitudinal direction of the same spaced apart from each other by overlapping the guide space on one side in the closed position. For this purpose, they can attack on both sides of provided side strands of the cable guide means by, for example, lock there.

Furthermore, the position of the pivot joint can be adjusted at a location on the web longitudinal direction, the ratio of the two sections with respect to the web longitudinal direction, so that, for example, only a certain area of the guide space is opened by pivoting a section. The lengths of the sections of the web can have a ratio of ≦ 1/3, preferably ≦ 1/5 and ideally ≦ 1/8 with respect to the web longitudinal direction.

The pivot joint may be formed symmetrically to the web longitudinal direction. The two sections are preferably integrally connected to each other via the pivot joint. This facilitates the production of the crosspiece. The pivot joint may be formed as a foil joint. This may preferably extend over the entire transverse web width.

In particular, the pivot joint may be formed as a so-called flip-joint. For this purpose, the sections by means of the flip joint, a two stable pivotal positions, a first stable pivot position and a second stable pivot position to be pivoted into relative to each other, wherein the transition from one stable pivot position in the other stable pivot position is characterized by a mechanically indifferent pivot position , It act in the flip hinge joint forces that are built with the pivoting from a stable joint position and, when the unstable pivotal position is exceeded, cause the pieces are drawn into the other stable pivotal position. Therefore, the indifferent pivotal position can also be referred to as a labile pivot position.

In installation position of the cross bar on the cable guide means of the crosspiece can be pivotally mounted on a portion of the cable guide means, while the other portion in the closed position of the cross bar, for example, releasably latched to the cable guide means or under the action of the forces acting in the flip joint forces on the loose Cable guide device is present. With lifting of the other portion of the other portion can be pivoted relative to the one section just above the indifferent pivot position out, so that it can pivot under the action of forces in the pivot bearing automatically into the second stable pivot position. Thus, the other part only needs to be pivoted up to a certain height, namely just beyond the indifferent pivot position, and then to pivot automatically into the stable pivot position. This facilitates the opening of the Leadership space essential. Advantageously, thanks to the transverse web according to the invention the guide space in a simple manner, for example by means of a in the DE 20 2009 014 841 U1 opening aid described to be opened. Since a moment of force with respect to the pivot axis must be expended in order to pivot the sections relative to each other from the respective stable pivot position, the sections remain without external force in the same. Thus, the cross bar, brought into an open position in a stable pivot position, stable in the open position, ie there is no automatic pivoting from the open position.

In particular, the flip hinge can have two partial pivoting ranges, a first partial pivoting range and a second partial pivoting range, wherein the two partial pivoting ranges can be spaced apart from one another with respect to their respective center in the stable positions. With regard to a pivoting direction from the first stable pivoting position into the second stable pivoting position, the first partial pivoting area can be arranged in the first pivoting position before the second partial pivoting area and in the second pivoting position behind the second partial pivoting area. In the indifferent pivot position, the two partial pivoting ranges can be arranged at least approximately in alignment.

In the web longitudinal direction preferably symmetrical arrangement, the flip joint with respect to a transverse direction perpendicular to the web longitudinal direction outer part joints each having a first part pivoting region and a transversely with respect to the central part joint with the second part pivoting region. Accordingly, in each case with respect to the pivoting direction, the middle part of the joint in the first pivot position behind, the outer part joints and be arranged in the second pivot position in front of the outer part joints.

The flip-joint can have a pivoting gap which is bounded by end faces of the sections facing one another in the pivot joint. The pivot gap may extend in the direction of the pivot axis. Here, the pivot gap with respect to the transverse direction of the crosspiece may have a minimum gap width in the middle. The gap width may be formed from the center to the two sides steadily widening. This extension can be made conical, for example. Preferably, the extension is not linear, in particular with a steady increase in the gap width change. Preferably, at least one of the front sides of the sections facing each other in the pivot joint is designed to be convexly curved symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal direction of the web in order to widen the pivot gap.

As a result of the spacing of the first partial pivoting areas over the gap, these can be guided over an arc of a circle relative to one another with respect to the pivot axis when the sections are pivoted. Thus, their spacing over the gap can then be greatest when they are arranged diametrically opposite each other to the pivot axis.

The outer part joints can each bridge the gap with an elastic film. These can engage the ends of the mutually facing first Teilschwenkbereichen the sections, while the facing end faces of the sections with the second Teilschwenkbereichen in the central pivot joint support each other. The middle pivot joint may be formed as a foil joint. As a result of this design of the pivot joint, the following forces can be transmitted to the end faces of the sections during the pivoting process from a stable pivot position into the other stable pivot position:
In the two stable pivotal positions the tensioned in the outer part joints slides are minimally tensioned and press the facing end faces of the two sections in the middle part of the joint correspondingly low. Nevertheless, as a result of low tension in the films stabilization of this situation is achieved by the fact that forces are introduced symmetrically at three locations on the two end faces. This also applies to the indifferent Schwenklage. With the pivoting of the sections relative to each other from a stable pivot position in the indifferent pivot position in the elastic films of the outer part joints are further and are stretched in the indifferent pivotal position maximum. Thus, a maximum tensile stress is introduced into the end faces of the sections, whereby the sections are more strongly supported in the middle part of the joint under compressive stress. If the indifferent pivoting position is exceeded, the elastic foils pull the two sections into the respectively adjacent stable pivoting position as a result of their stored elastic energy. Since the films in each case over a certain width, that is, the first Teilschwenkbereich attack on the mutually facing end faces of the sections, a stable force can be introduced into the sections. By virtue of the fact that, as described above, the gap widens non-linearly conically from the center to the outside, an overall force transmitted by the elastic foil is displaced further outward with respect to an imaginary force application point. Thus, at the same time the above-described force application areas, which can be summarized in abstraction in each case to a force application point, with respect to the transverse direction further apart, whereby the pivoting process in the stable pivotal positions can be further stabilized.

If the front sides bez. the second Teilschwenkbereiche support each other in the central part of the joint, they can remain quasi stationary adjacent to each other during pivoting, d. H. they can at most pass each other. If the first partial pivot areas are spaced from the pivot axis, they are pivoted about the pivot axis relative to one another by pivoting about the pivot axis about an arc of a circle. Thus, their relative distance and thus the extension and thus the tension of the first Teilschwenkbereiche connecting foils can change constantly. With the pivoting of the sections, the first Teilschwenkbereiche can be pivoted by changing the film tension on the pivot axis, with their relative position to the middle part of the joint remains unchanged. If the first partial pivot areas of the sections are arranged opposite one another via the pivot axis, the tensioned foils do not exert any force moment with respect to the pivot axis on the sections; the cuts are in the indifferent Schwenklage. If the sections are pivoted relative to one another via this indifferent pivoting position, the tensioned foils in each case exert a moment of force on the sections with respect to the pivot axis, whereby the two sections are pulled into the corresponding, nearest stable pivot position.

The elastic foils can each be arranged in a plane containing the longitudinal direction of the web, which are arranged obliquely in relation to a transverse step defined by the web longitudinal direction and the transverse direction. In this case, the two planes can converge centrally with respect to the transverse direction at an angle μ. You can be employed roof area like each other. at an angle <180 ° to the middle part of the joint together. The angle μ may have a value in a range 100 ° ≦ μ ≦ 175 °, in particular 120 ° ≦ μ ≦ 160 °, and ideally 130 ° ≦ μ ≦ 150 °. The two planes can converge in the pivoting direction from the first stable pivot position into the second stable pivot position into the second stable pivot position. Thus, the first stable pivotal position can already be achieved when the two sections are arranged in alignment with each other. The torques introduced by the elastic foils into the middle part joint can thus act correspondingly in different planes, as a result of which a further position stabilization of the sections can be achieved via the pivoting process. Among other things, the moment of force can be adjusted with respect to the pivot axis, which acts on the same in the extended or aligned arrangement of the two sections. Thus, a force can be adjusted, which presses in the installed position on the other part pivoted to a portion in the closed position on the upper side against the associated side flap to stabilize the closed position. Preferably, the foils extend perpendicular to the transverse slope level to near the middle partial joint with respect to a height direction.

The sections may be arranged in a first stable pivotal position at least substantially aligned with each other. For this purpose, the foils can be arranged with respect to the pivoting direction from the first stable pivoting algae into the second stable pivoting position in front of the central part-joint. In the second stable pivot position, the sections can be arranged pivoted in a pivot angle <180 ° to each other. That is, that the crosspiece is stretched in the first stable pivotal position and angularly formed in the second stable pivotal position. The swivel angle can be ≥ 45 °, preferably ≥ 70 ° or ideally ≥ 90 °. If the swivel angle ≥ 90 °, the hidden by the pivoted portion guide space is released over the full length of this section.

The fastening means on both sides of the transverse web can be designed, for example, as a latching means. Preferably, it is provided that in the insertion position of the transverse web, a portion with respect to the longitudinal direction of the cable guide means is attached pivotally fixed to the wiring guide, while the other portion is latched to the wiring guide or loosely abutting the same. If the other portion of the first stable pivot position pivoted into the second stable pivot position, the guide space is opened at this point. The crossbar is thus here in an open position. To close the crosspiece, pivoting must first take place beyond the indifferent pivoting position, wherein further pivoting into the first stable pivot position can take place automatically under the action of force of the tensioned foils.

Alternatively, an insert may be provided for a chain link of a chain-type routing device for receiving and guiding supply lines, wherein the insert defines a guide space for the supply line and frame-like with two side walls and the side walls connecting trusses, an upper cross member and a lower cross member is formed. According to the invention, the upper cross member and / or the lower cross member are designed as upper transverse web or as lower cross web for the chain link. In this case, the transverse webs in each case with respect to a web longitudinal direction on both sides fastening means for fixing them to the chain link. Preferably, the insert is integrally formed. The frame may extend in a plane perpendicular to the transverse direction of the trusses.

Preferably, the upper crosspiece for inserting the supply lines into the insert in a parting plane perpendicular to the traverse longitudinal direction may be divided into two sections. Thus, the supply lines can be easily inserted through the division.

The frame may have a divider. Here, the frame may be integrally connected to the divider. The upper crossbar can be divided to insert the supply line in the use in parting planes perpendicular to the transverse longitudinal direction in three sections, two peripheral sections and a central portion, the central portion is integrally connected to the divider. Thus, the divider can be T-shaped with a log for separation of the guide space of the insert and a roof bar formed as a central portion.

The sections may be arranged adjacent to one another via a gap or directly on the front side. In this case, the end faces of the sections may each be preferably rounded convex.

Preferably, the insert is made of a flexible material. Thus, the sections for inserting the supply lines through the gap to increase the gap can be bent slightly inward.

The insert may have a wear-reducing surface on at least the areas of the inner side surfaces designed to define the guide space for at least the areas of the supply lines guided in the guide space. For this purpose, the insert can be coated on the inside according to reduce wear. Preferably, the insert is made of a wear-reducing material.

In a further preferred embodiment of the insert, a ribbing with preferably rounded profile can be provided on the inner side surfaces. Thus, the guided in the guide space supply lines can rest against the raised areas of the inner ribbing and thus to an overall smaller contact area than smooth inner side surfaces, whereby abrasion of the supply lines can be reduced. Preferably, at least the surface of the ribbing material is designed to reduce wear. The ribbing may extend substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction of the transverse web.

Furthermore, a chain link can be provided for a chain-type routing device for receiving and guiding supply lines, wherein the chain link has two side straps and two transverse webs connecting the side straps, an upper transverse web and a lower transverse web, in order to limit a guide space for the supply lines. According to the invention, the chain link can have an insert according to the previously described embodiments, wherein the insert is arranged in the guide space of the chain link.

For full utilization of the guide space, the insert can rest with its side walls on the inside of the side flaps of the chain link.

In an alternative embodiment of the chain link, the upper traverse of the insert may be formed as an upper transverse web. Conveniently, the insert with its lower crossbar can be positively and / or non-positively supported on the lower transverse web of the chain link.

In a further alternative embodiment of the chain link, it may comprise two inserts according to one of the previously described embodiments, an upper insert and a lower insert. Here, the upper cross member of the upper insert the upper crosspiece of the chain link and the upper cross member of the lower insert form the lower crosspiece of the chain link. Here, the lower trusses of the inserts in the chain link are arranged facing each other. Preferably, the inserts are then based on their mutually facing lower trusses from each other.

It can be provided with a guide space for receiving and guiding supply lines between two relatively movable connection points as a power supply chain with a plurality of mutually pivotable chain links trained cable guide device. In this case, the chain links can each have two side flaps and two transverse webs connecting the two side flaps, an upper transverse web and a lower transverse web. According to the invention, the kit for building the chain links integral body, each having the two side flaps and the lower crossbar, and a plurality of upper transverse webs included. The transverse webs may each extend in a web longitudinal direction and have attachment means for attachment to the side flaps of the base body with respect to the web longitudinal direction at both ends. Thus, the kit contains the necessary components to assemble chain links, the upper transverse webs, as described below, may have different embodiments. The main body can each be made of a stiff, hard elastic material. Thus, the body gives the chain link the necessary strength. The upper transverse webs may be made of a softer material than that of the main body, in each case also depending on their further determination. Here, at least a portion of the upper transverse webs of the kit may be formed according to the previously described embodiments of the transverse web. In particular, these transverse webs may be divided into two sections, which are connected via a pivot joint with a pivot axis transverse to the web longitudinal direction and on the pivot joint relative to each other are pivotable.

The kit may further comprise inserts according to one of the previously described embodiments, each forming the upper transverse web. Here, the insert, as described above, can be arranged in a limited by the side flaps and the lower crossbar of the body guide space.

In a further embodiment of the kit, at least a part of the upper transverse webs may each have on a first longitudinal side a transversely extending plug projection and on a second longitudinal side a plug-in receptacle of the second transverse web of the installation link in the energy chain adjacent chain link. Thus, adjacent chain links can each be connected to one another via plug projection and plug-in receptacle. Hereby, the upper transverse webs inserted into one another in the installation position can form a web strand which preferably completely covers the guide space with respect to a web strand level.

In a development of the kit, the plug-in projection and the plug-in receptacle can have latching elements for latching to the plug-in receptacle or the plug-in projection of the respectively adjacent second transverse web in the installation position in the energy-carrying chain. As a result of the latching, the second transverse webs can form a continuous web strand, which are pulled off from the respectively associated primary bodies in one go to open the energy guiding chain with successive detachment of the second transverse webs. D. h. That the web strand forming second transverse webs cross bar can be deducted by crosspiece of the energy chain and thus the energy supply chain can be opened to insert the supply lines.

The above-described latching of the upper transverse webs can be designed to compensate for the changing distances between two adjacent transverse webs in bending the power transmission chain, that interlocked plug projection and plug-in receptacle over a certain displacement in the longitudinal direction of the energy chain are slidably into each other.

In at least part of the upper transverse webs of the kit, the fastening means of at least one end region can be designed as latching means for latching to the side flaps of the base body. In this case, they can lock in particular pivotally on the side flaps.

In at least part of the upper transverse webs of the kit, the fastening means of at least one end region can be formed as insertion means for attaching the second transverse webs, preferably in the longitudinal direction of the energy guiding chain on the side flaps of the main body. Which of the two embodiments of the fastening means is suitable for the upper transverse webs depends, as described above, on the various embodiments of the upper transverse webs.

In a further embodiment of the kit, the same can contain at least one chain end link for connecting the energy transmission chain to one of the connection points. Here, the chain link may have two connection elements, preferably designed as connection angle, for fixing the chain end member to the associated connection point. In this case, the connection elements can be arranged pivotably preferably about a pivot axis perpendicular to the web longitudinal axis and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the energy guiding chain on the chain link. In particular, the connection elements may be formed as separate components, which are designed to be pivotally latchable on the chain link. Its pivot axis can be aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and to a transverse direction of the energy chain. The chain end links may each have in the longitudinal direction of the energy guiding chain extending projections for fixing the position of the guided in the energy supply chain supply line.

The present invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to several embodiments of the cross bar, the insert, the chain link with the insert and the kit shown in a drawing. In the drawing show

1 perspective views of individual component types crosspiece, insert and body of a kit,

2a - 2c in each case a side view of an embodiment of the main body according to 1 .

3a and 3b in each case a perspective view of an embodiment of the transverse web in a first stable pivoting position,

3c and 3d in each case a perspective view of the embodiment of the transverse web according to 3a in a second stable pivotal position,

4a - 4d in each case a side view of the embodiment of the transverse web according to 3a in the first stable pivotal position,

5a - 5d in each case a side view of the embodiment of the transverse web according to 3a in the second stable pivotal position,

6a - 6c in each case a perspective view of a chain link with the embodiment of the main body according to 1 and the embodiment of the transverse web according to 3c in the second stable pivotal position,

7a - 7c each a side view of another embodiment of the transverse web in the first stable pivot position,

8a and 8b in each case a perspective top view of the embodiment of the transverse web according to 7 in the first stable pivotal position according to 7 .

9 a perspective top view of a further embodiment of the base body,

10a and 10b to illustrate the crosspiece to the base body in each case a perspective top view of an energy guide chain with chain links from the embodiment of the main body according to 9 and the embodiment of the transverse web according to 7 and 8th .

11 an enlarged detail according to the section XI in 10 .

12a - 12c in each case a view of an embodiment of an insert with transverse web,

13a - 13c in each case a view of a further embodiment of the insert with transverse web,

14a - 14c in each case a view of the chain link with the embodiment of the main body according to 1 and the embodiment of the insert according to 12 .

15a - 15c Inserting a supply line in the chain link according to 14 with the embodiment of the insert according to 12 in three steps,

16b - 16d each a view of a single divider,

17a and 17b Side view or cross-sectional view of a chain link with the embodiment of the body according to 1 , A further embodiment of the crosspiece according to 1 and with built-in divider according to 16 .

18 a perspective top view of a further embodiment of the crossbar,

19 a perspective top view of a third embodiment of the base body,

20 a perspective top view of a power transmission chain with chain links from the main body according to 19 and transverse bars according to 18 .

21 Views of a connection bracket for fixing a chain end link and

22a and 22b Installation of connection angles according to 21 in the chain end link.

In the 1 to 22 become in different views and individual representations components of an energy chain 1 trained line guide L shown that can be assembled according to a modular principle. The routing device L has a chain strand 2 ( 10 . 20 and 22 ) made of mutually pivotable chain links 3 which has a longitudinal guide cavity F for supply lines V (FIG. 15 ) limited.

1 illustrates the kit principle underlying the kit by showing basic elements of a kit B and their mounting path to different types of chain links. (It will be obvious that the kit itself may each comprise a plurality of all or individual embodiments of these embodiments and other embodiments of the basic elements described in the application.) Representations of different kits resulting from the combination of these basic members as well as kit parts to be described below could result in almost any number of variations, was here to reduce the drawing figures omitted.)

In an upper row in 1 are four different basic types of crossbars 4 shown, which were additionally indicated in the drawing by a Roman numeral set in a circle. The crossbars 4 have with respect to a web longitudinal direction sl on both sides fastening means 5 for fixing them to the cable guide device Z transversely to the longitudinal direction l of the same. The crossbars 4 in the installation position limit the guide space F. Center in 1 is a first embodiment of an integrally formed body 6 shown in addition 2 is reproduced in different views. The main body 6 has two side flaps 7 and one the side flaps 7 connecting lower crosspiece 4.2 on. The directional arrows from the top row to the middle of the figure illustrates the merging of the transverse webs 4 and basic body 6 to various embodiments of the chain links 3 , where the transverse webs 4 here as upper crossbars 4a be used. The assembled different chain links 3 are in the bottom row in 1 shown. The main body 3 is generally made of a stiff, hard-elastic plastic and thus forms the dimensionally stable "framework" of the chain link 3 ,

In the 3 to 5 is the first embodiment of the upper crosspiece 4a individually and in 6 in the first embodiment of the basic body 6 installed shown. The upper crossbar 4a is in two parts, a first part 8.1 and a second section 8.2 , shared, over a swivel joint 9 with a pivot axis s transversely to the web longitudinal direction sl and connected to the pivot joint 9 are arranged pivotable relative to each other. In installation position in the line guide device L, the pivot axis s is aligned parallel to the longitudinal direction l of the line guide device L. This allows the two sections 8.1 . 8.2 be pivoted in the installed position in a pivot plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction l of the cable guide device L. The swivel joint 9 is completely in the upper crossbar 4 (a) integrated. The two parts 8.1 . 8.2 are over the swivel joint 9 integrally connected.

The two parts 8.1 . 8.2 with respect to the web longitudinal direction in an aspect ratio of about 1/7, wherein the short first section 8.1 static at the associated side flap 7 is arranged and the second section 8.2 at the first part 8.1 between a closed position in which the upper crosspiece 4a the guide space closes, and an open position in which the upper crosspiece 4a the guide space F releases, is arranged pivotally.

The swivel joint 9 itself is as a so-called flip-joint 10 educated. This allows the cuts 8.1 . 8.2 in two stable pivotal positions, a first stable pivot position and a stable pivot position are pivoted relative to each other, wherein the transition between the two stable pivot positions is characterized by a mechanically indifferent pivot position. In the first stable pivot position, the two sections are arranged in alignment with each other; the crossbar 4a is thus stretched. This is in the 3 . 4 and 6 to 8th shown. In the second stable pivot position are the two sections 8.1 . 8.2 pivoted in a pivot angle greater than 90 ° relative to each other. This second stable pivoting position is in the 3 . 5 and 6 shown. In 6 are two links 3 shown, which are pivotally interlocked. In both links is the upper crosspiece 4a with the flip-flop 10 installed, the upper crosspiece 4a at a chain link 3 located in its first stable pivotal position and the guide space F of the chain link 3 closes while the upper crosspiece 4a the other chain link 3 is pivoted into the second stable pivot position and thus releases the guide space F. It can be clearly seen that the fasteners 5 this first embodiment of the upper crossbar 4a on both sides as latching claws 11a are formed, which define the crosspiece 4a on the body 6 There provided latching webs 11b overlap latchingly.

The flip joint 10 is formed symmetrically with respect to the web longitudinal direction sl. It has a pivoting gap 12 on top of that in the swivel joint 9 facing end faces 13 of the cuts 8.1 . 8.2 is limited. The front ends 13 are bent convex, so that the gap in the transverse direction q is formed to be continuously increasing outward. The flip joint 10 has two with respect to a transverse direction q perpendicular to the web longitudinal direction sl outer part joints 9.1 on. In the outer partial joints 9.1 is one each the pivoting gap 12 provided bridging foil, the end in each case in the first partial pivoting range 14.1 the over the pivot gap 12 facing end faces 13 cohesively attacks. Further, as part of the pivot joint 9 Center to the transverse direction q a middle part joint 9.2 with a second partial pivoting range 14.2 provided, which, designed as a foil joint, the second Teilschwenkbereiche 14.2 the front ends 13 by means of a short foil bridge 16 integrally connects. About the elastic films 15 are the two parts 8.1 . 8.2 braced against each other, being over the foil bridge 16 of the middle partial joint 9.2 support each other ( 3 ).

Like that 4b and particularly 3b removable, are the outer partial joints 9.1 in the first stable pivotal position in which the cuts 8.1 . 8.2 are aligned with respect to a pivoting direction b from the first stable pivot position into the second stable pivot position, below the foil bridge 16 of the middle partial joint 9.2 arranged. Thus, in this first stable pivotal position on the film tension, a moment of force with respect to the pivot axis s on the two sections 8.1 . 8.2 exercised that the sections 8.1 . 8.2 pushes further into the first stable pivotal position or in the same opposes a back swinging in the second stable pivotal position on the indifferent pivotal position against an external force. Similarly, in the second stable pivotal position of the sections 8.1 . 8.2 on the film tension a moment of force with respect to the pivot axis s on the two sections 8.1 . 8.2 exercised. These are the outer partial joints 9.1 with respect to the pivoting direction b below the foil bridge 16 of the middle partial joint 9.2 arranged. This will be the upper crosspiece 4a held stable in its open position, so that he can not close automatically, for example, under the influence of its own weight. Not shown in the figures is the indifferent pivotal position of the two sections 8.1 . 8.2 in which the first Teilschwenkbereiche 14.1 with the approaches of the foil 15 with respect to the pivot axis s diametrically opposed to each other, so that in spite of a maximum film tension there is no moment of force with respect to the pivot axis s on the two sections 8.1 . 8.2 is exercised.

For stabilization are the films 15 each stretched in a plane E, each containing the web longitudinal direction sl and is employed obliquely to a transverse direction q and longitudinal direction sl slit edge containing. Furthermore, the planes E converge upwards symmetrically to the web longitudinal axis sl.

In the 7 and 8th and, in conjunction with a further embodiment of the basic body 6 according to 9 , in the 10 and 11 is another embodiment of the upper cross bar 4a with the flip joint 10 shown. Here the upper crosspiece differs 4a from the previously described embodiment thereof in that the shorter first portion 8.1 via a plug connection on the associated side flap 7 with respect to the longitudinal direction l of the routing device L is rotationally fixed. It show the crossbar 4 . 4a a rail-like in the web longitudinal direction sl extending male projection 17.1 with a T-profile and the associated side flap 7 a correspondingly adapted slot-like plug-in receptacle 17.2 with T-shaped inner profile. To form the connector is, as in 11 indicated, the upper crosspiece 4a with its plug-in projection 17.1 in the longitudinal direction l of the cable guide L in the socket 17.2 the side flap 7 limited stop inserted.

In the 12 to 15 is another embodiment of the upper cross bar 4a shown here, this is part of an insert 18 for a chain link 3 is. The use 18 also defines a guide space F for receiving and guiding supply lines V. The insert 18 is frame-like with two side walls 19 and two the side walls 19 connecting trusses, an upper truss 20.1 and a lower crossbar 20.2 , educated. The upper crossbar 20.1 is here by the upper crossbar 4a educated. The use 18 is like in the 14 and 15 shown, so in the main body 6 insertable in the guide space F of the main body 6 between the side flaps 7 is arranged. He lies inside on the side flaps 7 at.

The use 18 is made to protect the supply lines V used from a flexible, abrasion-resistant plastic. The upper crossbar 20.1 forming upper crosspiece 4a furthermore has latching claws on both sides 11a to determine the mission 18 at intended locking webs 11b the side flaps 7 on. The upper crossbar 4a is in the embodiment of the insert 18 according to 12 for inserting the supply lines V into the guide space F of the insert 18 perpendicular to a traverse longitudinal direction t in two sections 21 divided. Here, the sections border on a column 22 to each other. The the gap 22 bounding edges of the cuts 21 are rounded convex. These are the cuts 21 Easily elastically bendable at the edges.

In 15 is an insertion of a supply line V in the guide space F of the insert 18 shown in three steps, with the use 18 here in the main body 6 is fixed. With the insertion of the supply line V, as in 15b schematically reproduced, the sections 21 at the gap 22 under column enlargement elastically bent and go after successful insertion of the supply line V in the guide space of the insert 18 ( 15c ) resilient in their initial position according to 15a back.

13 shows a further embodiment of the insert 18 , whose guide space F through a centrally arranged divider 23 shared. This divider 23 is integral with the insert 18 connected. Furthermore, the upper crossbar 20.1 or the upper crosspiece 4a in two places to three parts 21 divided, wherein the sections, as in the previously described embodiment of the insert 18 , each with a gap 22 adjoin one another. Thus, in two places supply lines V in the use 18 be inserted.

As in the 12a and 13a indicated, indicates the use 18 on inside surfaces 18.1 a ribbing 24 from a wear-reducing material, preferably from a friction-reducing material on.

In particular 14a and 14c apparent, the use is based 18 underside with its lower crossbar 20.2 at the lower crossbar 4b of the basic body 6 from. These are to stabilize the location of the insert 18 in the main body 6 on the underside of the lower crossbar 20.2 latching means 25 provided, the lower crossbar 4b engage below the edge, wherein the lower crosspiece 4b a T-shaped profile with appropriately trained lateral Hintergriffigkeiten 26 having.

In 16 becomes a single divider 23 shown in different views, this divider also underside clip-like locking means 25 for locking on the lower crosspiece 4b of the basic body 6 having. Similar to the basic body described above 6 with the use 18 , here is the lower crossbar 4b equipped with a T-shaped profile, in its lateral gripes 26 the clamp-like locking means 25 of the divider in the installed position can intervene. Thus, the single divider 23 here also part of the kit B. The in 17a illustrated chain link 3 Here is the upper side with a simple upper crossbar 4a provided, as he also in 1 shown separately under III.

Another embodiment of the upper cross bar 4a is in 18 shown, this embodiment of the crosspiece 4 also in 1 , pictured in the upper row under IV. This upper crosspiece 4a has laterally in the transverse direction q facing tab-like plug projection 27.1 on. The plug-in projection 27.1 opposite, is a pocket-like socket on the side 27.2 provided, which the plug-in projection 27.1 is adjusted. The tab-like plug-in projection 27.1 attacks, as in 20 the example of a curved piece of an energy chain 1 with the tab-like plug-in projections 27.1 and pocket-like plug-ins 27.2 shown in the plug-in receptacle 27.2 an adjacent chain link 3 while on the opposite side of the upper crossbar 4a a chain link adjacent thereto 3 with its tab-like plug-in projection 27.1 in the plug-in receptacle 27.2 intervenes.

The upper crossbars 4a and the associated plug-in projections 17.1 are so broad surface formed that they the guide space F of the energy chain 1 completely cover. As in 19 with a representation of another embodiment of the basic body 6 shown here is the lower crossbar 4b also widened so formed that it completely covers the guide space F of the energy chain from below. Will, as in 20 indicated, bent the energy supply chain during its process over a deflection, so it is provided here that the upper cross bar 4a always outside the energy chain 1 is arranged. The distances of the lower transverse webs arranged therewith 4b are reduced in the deflection arc, the lower transverse webs 4b To compensate for this overlapping against each other.

As a further special feature, the tab-like plug-in projection 27.1 End facing transversely locking hooks 28 on, which, which is not further apparent here, in the plug-in receptacle 27.2 lock laterally. Nevertheless, a shift of the plug-in projection 27.1 in the plug-in receptacle 27.2 When the chain is guided over the deflection bend (or at another corresponding bend of the energy guiding chain), the catch hooks are 28 slidably guided in the plug-in receptacle via a displacement path w. As a result of the locking of the upper transverse webs 4a side by side to hang the same to form a transverse web strand 29 so close to each other that they open the energy chain 1 in a train from the associated basic bodies 6 dissolves and in return so can be fixed again.

In 22 becomes a short piece of an energy chain 1 with two chain links 3 and two end chain links 30 shown, the latter are designed to not provided here for connection points for transferring the energy chain 1 led supply line V to be established. To adapt to spatial conditions at the respective connection point is provided that in 21 illustrated connection means 31 pivotally mounted on the chain link can be latched. The connection means 31 designed as independent components and can thus, as the chain end links 30 To be part of the B kit. The connection means 31 Here are tab-like with end-sided locking claw 11a formed, which in each case to its pivotal fixing by provided on the chain end member opening 32 a detent 11b embrace ( 22b ). The detent 11b extends perpendicular to the longitudinal direction l and transverse direction ql of the energy chain 1 ,

The connection means 31 are each via a mounting hole 33 fastened to the connection, not shown here. The end chain links 30 each have in the longitudinal direction l of the chain links 3 away protruding projections 34 establishing the supply lines V on.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Power supply chain

2

chain strand

3

link

4

crosspiece

4a

upper crosspiece

4b

lower crosspiece

5

fastener

6

body

7

side flap

8.1

first part

8.2

second part

9

pivot

9.1

outer partial joint

9.2

middle partial joint

10

Flip-joint

11a

release tab

11b

latching web

12

swivel gap

13

front

14.1

first part swivel area

14.2

second partial pivoting range

15

foil

16

foil bridge

17.1

plug projection

17.2

plug-in receptacle

18

commitment

18.1

Inside surface

19

Side wall

20.1

upper crossbar

20.2

lower crossbar

21

section

22

gap

23

divider

24

ribbing

25

latching means

26

rear grip

27.1

plug projection

27.2

plug-in receptacle

28

latch hook

29

Transverse web strand

30

chain link

31

connection means

31

opening

32

head Start

33

fastening opening

34

head Start

β

swivel angle

μ

angle

b

pan direction

l

longitudinal direction

q

transversely

ql

transversely

s

swivel axis

sl

Steg longitudinally

t

Travers longitudinally

B

kit

e

level

F

guide space

L

Cable guide

V

supply line

W

displacement

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims (39)

Transverse web for a cable guide device (L) with a guide space (F) for supply lines (V) which runs through in the longitudinal direction (1), the transverse web ( 4 . 4a ) with respect to a web longitudinal direction (sl) on both ends fastening means ( 5 ) for its attachment to the cable guide device (L) transversely to the longitudinal direction (l) of the cable guide device (L) while limiting the guide space (F), characterized in that the transverse web ( 4 . 4a ) into two parts ( 8.1 . 8.2 ), which via a pivot joint ( 9 ) connected to a pivot axis (S) transversely to the web longitudinal direction (sl) and at the pivot joint ( 9 ) are arranged pivotable relative to each other. Crossbar according to claim 1, characterized in that the two sections ( 8.1 . 8.2 ) via the swivel joint ( 9 ) are integrally connected. Crosspiece according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pivot joint ( 9 ) as a flip joint ( 10 ) is trained. Crosspiece according to claim 3, characterized in that the sections ( 8.1 . 8.2 ) by means of the flip-joint ( 10 ) in two stable pivotal positions, a first stable pivot position and a second stable pivot position, in relative to each other are pivotable, the transition is characterized by a mechanically indifferent pivot position. Crosspiece according to claim 4, characterized in that the flip joint ( 10 ) symmetrical to the web longitudinal direction (sl) with two with respect to a transverse direction (q) perpendicular to the web longitudinal direction (sl) outer part joints ( 9.1 ) and a middle partial joint ( 9.2 ) is trained. Crosspiece according to claim 5, characterized in that, in each case with respect to a pivoting direction (b) from the first stable pivot position into the second stable pivot position, the middle part joint ( 9.2 ) in the first pivotal position behind the outer partial joints ( 9.1 ) and in the second stable pivotal position in front of the outer partial joints ( 9.2 ) is arranged. Crossbar according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the flip joint ( 10 ) a pivotal gap ( 12 ) of the in the pivot joint ( 9 ) facing each other end faces ( 13 ) of the cuts ( 8.1 . 8.2 ) is limited and extends in the direction of the pivot axis (S), wherein the pivot gap ( 12 ) with respect to the transverse direction (q) centrally has a minimum gap width, which is formed from the center to both sides steadily widening. Crosspiece according to claim 7, characterized in that the outer partial joints ( 9.1 ) the pivoting gap ( 12 ) each by means of an elastic film ( 15 ) when pivoting the cuts ( 8.1 . 8.2 ) are maximally stretched in the indifferent pivotal position and that the end faces ( 13 ) of the cuts ( 8.1 . 8.2 ) in the middle pivot joint ( 9.2.1 ) abut each other. Crosspiece according to claim 8, characterized in that the elastic films ( 15 ) are each arranged in a longitudinal direction (sl) contained the plane (E), which are arranged obliquely to one of the web longitudinal direction (sl) and the transverse direction (q) spanned Querstegebene, wherein the two planes (E) at an angle ( μ) less than 180 ° with respect to the transverse direction (q) converge centrally. Crosspiece according to one of claims 4 to 9, characterized in that its sections ( 8.1 . 8.2 ) are arranged in a first stable pivotal position at least substantially aligned with each other and in a second stable pivot position in a pivot angle (β) are arranged pivoted to each other. Cross bar according to claim 10, characterized in that the pivot angle (β) is greater than / equal to 45 °, preferably greater than / equal to 70 ° or greater / equal to 90 °. Crossbar according to one of claims 4 to 11, characterized in that the lengths of the two sections ( 8.1 . 8.2 ) with respect to the web longitudinal direction (sl) have a ratio of ≤ 1/3, preferably ≤ 1/5 and ideally ≤ 1/8. Insert for a chain link ( 3 ) a chain-shaped line guide device (L) for receiving and guiding supply lines (V), wherein the insert ( 18 ) a guide space (F) for the supply lines (V) defined and frame-like with two side walls ( 19 ) and the side walls ( 19 ) connecting trusses, an upper truss ( 20.1 ) and a lower crossbar ( 20.2 ), characterized in that the insert ( 18 ) is integrally formed and that the upper traverse ( 20.1 ) and / or the lower traverse ( 21.2 ) as upper crosspiece ( 4a ) or are formed as a lower crosspiece for the chain link, wherein the transverse webs ( 4a ) with respect to a web longitudinal direction (sl) in each case at both ends fastening means ( 5 ) for its attachment to the chain link ( 3 ) having. Insert according to claim 14, characterized in that the upper transverse web ( 4a ) for inserting the supply lines (V) into the insert ( 18 ) in a parting plane perpendicular to the traverse longitudinal direction (t) in two parts ( 21 ) is shared. Insert according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that in the insert ( 18 ) a separating web ( 23 ) is provided. Insert according to claim 15, characterized in that the upper transverse web ( 4a ) for inserting the supply lines (V) into the insert ( 18 ) in parting planes perpendicular to the traverse longitudinal direction (t) in three sections, two edge-side sections and a central section ( 21 ), with the central portion ( 21 ) is integrally connected to the divider. Insert according to one of claims 13 to 16, characterized in that the sections ( 21 ) over a gap ( 22 ) or directly adjacent to each other on the front side. Insert according to claim 17, characterized in that the end faces of the sections ( 21 ) are rounded. Insert according to one of claims 13 to 18, characterized in that it is made of a flexible material. Insert according to one of claims 13 to 19, characterized in that it is designed on the inside on at least the areas of the inner side surfaces designed to define the guide space (B) for installation of the supply lines (V) guided in the guide space (F) ( 18.1 ) has a wear-reducing surface. Insert according to claim 20, characterized in that on the inner side surfaces ( 18.1 ) a ribbing ( 24 ) are provided with wear-reducing surface, wherein the ribbing ( 24 ) perpendicular to the transverse direction (q) of the transverse web ( 4a ). Chain link for a chain-shaped cable guide device (L) for receiving and guiding supply lines, wherein the chain link ( 3 ) in boundary of a guide space (F) for the supply lines (V) two side flaps and two the side flaps ( 7 ) connecting transverse webs, an upper transverse web ( 4a ) and a lower crosspiece ( 4b ), characterized in that the chain link ( 3 ) the use ( 18 ) according to one of claims 13 to 21 and that the insert ( 18 ) is arranged in the guide space (F) of the chain link. Chain link according to claim 22, characterized in that the insert ( 18 ) with its side walls ( 19 ) inside on the side flaps ( 7 ) is present. Chain link according to claim 22 or 23, wherein the upper traverse ( 20.1 ) of the mission ( 18 ) as upper crosspiece ( 4a ), characterized in that the insert ( 18 ) with its lower crossbar ( 20.1 ) positively and / or non-positively on the lower transverse web ( 4b ) of the chain link ( 3 ) is supported. Chain link according to claim 22 or 23, wherein the chain link ( 3 ) two inserts ( 18 ) according to one of claims 13 to 21, comprising an upper insert and a lower insert, the upper cross-piece ( 20.1 ) of the upper insert the upper crosspiece ( 4a ) of the chain link ( 3 ) and the upper cross member of the lower insert the lower crosspiece ( 4b ) of the chain link ( 3 ) as well as the lower traverses ( 20.2 ) in the chain link ( 3 ) are arranged facing each other. Chain link according to claim 25, characterized in that the inserts ( 18 ) on their lower crossbars ( 20.2 ) abut each other. Kit for one as an energy chain ( 1 ) with a plurality of mutually pivotable chain links ( 3 ) formed guide means (L) with a guide space (F) for receiving and guiding supply lines (V) between two relatively movable connection points, wherein the chain links ( 3 ) two side flaps ( 7 ) and two the two side flaps ( 7 ) connecting transverse webs, an upper transverse web ( 4a ) and a lower crosspiece ( 4b ), characterized in that the kit (B) for building the chain links ( 3 ) one-piece basic bodies ( 6 ), each of the two side flaps ( 7 ) and the lower crosspiece ( 4b ), and a plurality of upper transverse webs ( 4a ), each extending in a web longitudinal direction (sl) and for fixing to the side flaps ( 7 ) of the basic body ( 6 ) in each case with respect to the web longitudinal direction (sl) at both ends fastening means ( 5 ) exhibit. Kit according to claim 27, characterized in that the basic body ( 6 ) are each made of a rigid, hard-elastic material. Kit according to claim 27 or 28, characterized in that at least a part of the upper transverse webs ( 4a ) as a crosspiece ( 4 ) is formed according to one of claims 1 to 12. Kit according to one of claims 26 to 28, characterized in that the kit ( 8th ) Inserts according to one of claims 13 to 21 with the upper transverse web ( 4a ) having. Kit according to one of claims 26 to 30, characterized in that at least a part of the upper transverse webs ( 4a ) each at a first Longitudinal side in the transverse direction (q) extending plug projection ( 27.1 ) and on a second longitudinal side of a plug-in receptacle ( 27.2 ) for the plug-in projection ( 27.1 ) of the upper crosspiece ( 4a ) in the installation position in the energy supply chain ( 1 ) adjacent chain link ( 3 ) having. Kit according to claim 31, characterized in that in the installation position inserted into each other upper transverse webs ( 4a ) a crossbar ( 29 ) form, which completely covers the guide space (F) with respect to a web edge level. Kit according to claim 31 or 32, characterized in that plug projection ( 27.1 ) and plug-in receptacle ( 27.2 ) Latching elements for latching with the plug-in receptacle ( 27.2 ) or the plug-in projection ( 27.1 ) of the respective adjacent upper transverse web ( 4a ) in installation position in the energy supply chain ( 1 ) exhibit. Kit according to claim 33, characterized in that the latching to compensate for the changing distances between two adjacent transverse webs ( 4a ) when bending the energy supply chain ( 1 ) is designed so that plug projection ( 27.1 ) and plug-in receptacle ( 27.2 ) are guided into one another via a certain displacement path (w) in the longitudinal direction (l) of the energy guiding chain. Kit according to one of claims 27 to 34, characterized in that in at least a part of the upper transverse webs ( 4a ) the fastening means ( 5 ) at least one end region as latching means for latching on the side flaps ( 7 ) is designed. Kit according to one of claims 27 to 35, characterized in that at least a part of the upper transverse webs ( 4a ) the fastening means ( 5 ) at least one end portion as a plug-in means for attaching the upper transverse webs ( 4b ) in the longitudinal direction (l) of the energy chain ( 1 ) on the side flaps ( 7 ) are formed. Kit according to one of claims 27 to 36, characterized in that the kit (B) at least one chain end member ( 30 ) for connecting the energy supply chain ( 1 ) to one of the connection points. Kit claim 37, characterized in that the chain end link ( 30 ) Has connection means for its attachment to the associated connection point, wherein the connection means pivotally mounted on the chain link ( 30 ) are arranged. Kit according to claim 38, characterized in that the connection means are formed as separate components, for example in the form of connection angles, which are connected to the chain end link ( 30 ) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (l) are pivotally latched.

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