DE202013102413U1 - Assembly and protection device for a panel with an electric light source - Google Patents

Abstract

Assembly and protection device for a panel (3) with an electrical illuminant for connecting the panel (3) to a preferably mobile erecting device (6), comprising: a) a frame construction (2), b) at least one connecting element (5) for connection c) at least one retaining element (4) which connects the frame construction (2) to the panel (3), characterized in that d) the frame construction (2) has a length, width and depth greater than the length, width and depth of the panel (3); and e) the panel (3) is recessed behind a front surface (2b) of the frame structure (2).

Description

The invention relates to an assembly and protection device for at least one panel with an electrical lighting means for connecting the panel to a preferably mobile installation device.

Panels with an electric light source are used, for example, on the highway, if you want to be warned against static or mobile construction sites, for example, because a driving surface renewed or the median strip is mowed. They provide timely information on changed traffic situations with changing displays and information. The panels are usually expensive display devices mounted on a truck or on a mobile or static erector. To mount a mobile crane is usually needed, which is expensive. Also known are mobile applications on a trailer or vehicle.

As the panels are connected directly to the stand-up device, for example, they may be damaged during docking against the erection device during assembly, which can lead to failure of the panel, so that the panel must be replaced. The loss of time to bring a replacement panel and the replacement panel itself mean a significant cost overhead.

There is therefore a need for a panel with an electric bulb that is easy and safe to assemble without the need for a crane or a costly hoist.

This object is achieved by the assembly and protection device according to claim 1. Further embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims. These can be combined in a technologically meaningful way. The description, in particular in conjunction with the drawing, additionally characterizes and specifies the invention.

According to one aspect, the invention relates to a mounting and protection device for a panel with an electrical lighting device for connecting the panel to a preferably mobile installation device.

The device comprises a frame construction, at least one connecting element for connecting the frame construction to the erection device and at least one retaining element which connects the frame construction to the panel.

The frame construction has a length, width and depth that are greater than the length, width and depth of the panel. The panel is behind a front surface of the frame construction.

That is, the panel lies completely within the frame structure or a volume defined by its dimensions.

The frame construction can be formed at least partially from a commercially available profile, for example a U-profile, a T-profile, an H-profile or a hollow profile. The hollow profile may, for example, have a round, preferably circular, an oval, square, quadrangular or polygonal cross section.

If it is a hollow profile, then the hollow profile may have a diameter of 20 mm to 60 mm, preferably 30 mm to 50 mm.

The at least one retaining element and / or the at least one connecting element can / can be a separate component which can be detachably connected to the frame structure again. In this case, the at least one holding element and / or the at least one connecting element with the frame structure can be positively or non-positively connected, for example, snap into an opening in the frame construction, are screwed into a formed on the frame structure or connected to the frame construction thread or with the Frame structure can be connected by a bolt-nut connection or a scissors.

The at least one retaining element and / or the at least one connecting element can also be firmly connected to the frame construction, for example adhesively bonded, soldered or welded, or be integrally formed on the frame construction, ie integrally with the frame construction, for example in a casting. or thermoforming process be formed. In this case, the at least one retaining element and / or the at least one connecting element can protrude from an inner wall of the frame construction preferably perpendicularly in the direction of a center of the frame construction.

The frame structure may include a front frame and a rear frame, and at least one strut interconnecting the front frame and the rear frame. Alternatively, the frame structure may include a front frame and at least one strut or bracket projecting rearwardly from the front frame.

The frame structure may be configured such that at least one frame construction side is parallel to a panel side. If that Panel is square, rectangular or round, for example, the frame structure may be formed so that the inner wall and the inner walls of the frame structure parallel to the outer wall and the outer walls of the panel.

The frame construction may form a frame body closed on the sides, with full-frame or closed frame side walls joining the front frame to the rear frame.

Alternatively, the front frame and the rear frame may be interconnected by at least one strut, wherein the at least one strut may be fixedly or releasably connected to the front and / or rear frame, and wherein a length of the strut determines a distance between the two frames , To form a stable frame construction, the frames may be formed by more than one strut, for example by one strut in each corner of the frames and at least one further strut in the middle of each frame side.

If the frame construction is formed from a hollow profile, the struts can also be formed from a hollow profile. In this case, the front frame and the rear frame and the struts of a same hollow section or of different hollow profiles, as regards the shape and / or the diameter may be formed. Alternatively, parallel flat struts or a single flat strut may interconnect the two frames at an outer and / or an inner side.

The frame structure may be modular in construction with the front frame, the rear frame, and / or at least one strut / strut pair, or one or more stirrups, respectively, which may connect the front frame and the rear frame. The dimensions of the frame and / or the struts, or the bracket, the dimensions of different panels correspond and can be combined with each other.

The strut (s) may be fixedly connected to the front and / or rear frame and be detachably or permanently connected to the other frame.

The front and rear frames can also be connected to each other by at least one clip, which engages in at least one of the frame construction parts and / or at least partially surrounds the other of the frame parts on an outer periphery. The at least one clip may also be annular, with connectors on the inside and / or the outside of the clip that can connect the clip to the front and rear frames.

The clip may also be firmly connected to one of the frames and releasably connectable to the other frame.

The connecting elements which can connect the frame construction with the mounting or suspension device are preferably arranged on an upper part and / or on a lower part of the frame construction. In particular, the connecting elements may be formed by the webs / webs or the bracket.

The frame structure may comprise at least two stirrups formed at the top and bottom of the front frame and at least one of which projects perpendicularly or at an obtuse angle rearwardly and / or upwardly from the front frame. That is, the sides of the bracket extend substantially in a same plane as the sides of the front frame, while the strap longitudinal side connecting the sides of the bracket may extend in a plane above the frame top and / or under the frame bottom.

In this case, the bracket may be formed from the same profile as the front frame, for example, a hollow profile with the same diameter, or from another profile, in terms of shape and / or diameter.

The frame structure may comprise at least parts of a plastic or a metal, or be made entirely of one of these materials. The plastic may be a weather-resistant plastic, such as polyurethane, the metal may be a light metal, such as aluminum, or steel, particularly stainless steel or coated (galvanized) steel.

The frame construction may include a coating that protects the frame structure from, for example, fading from sunlight, damage from rain or snow, and / or other environmental influences. It may be a paint, a powder coating or other known coating for the protection of plastic or metal.

The frame structure may include at least one engagement that a worker can engage with a hand or a tool to lift and support the frame structure. The frame construction can have two or more interventions, allowing the worker with both hands or two workers can grasp and carry the framework together.

The intervention (s) may be connectable or connectable to the frame construction, or may be formed by the frame construction itself. If the intervention (s) is / are connectable to the frame structure, it may be a separate intervention (s) temporarily connected to the frame structure only for lifting and transport purposes, or an intervention. Interventions that are / is connected to the frame structure and remain permanently on the frame construction.

The engagement (s) may also be formed by the frame structure itself, for example, through openings in the front and rear frames, through the bracket or strut.

The interventions, or correspondingly formed engagement regions, can be formed, in particular, on the sides of the frame construction between the front frame and the front of the panel, so that raising and positioning of the frame construction for connecting the connection elements of the frame construction to the counter-connection elements (complementary connecting elements) of the erection frame. or hanger with two hands of a worker or by two workers is convenient to accomplish. Alternatively, a tool can be used with which the worker (s) can lift and / or transport the panel.

Preferably, the device as a whole is relatively lightweight, so that it can be lifted and handled by two workers. Preferably, it weighs a maximum of about 75 kg.

At least one side of the front and / or rear frame is substantially parallel to the outside of the panel. Especially with a rectangular panel, all sides of the frame can be parallel to the outside of the panel.

The retaining element can be connectable or connected with the frame construction in a material or non-positive manner, wherein the retaining element can surround the panel at least in one edge region and / or is non-positively connected to the panel or can be connected.

The retaining element may comprise at least one damping material or a damper, which dampens a transmission of a shock effect on the frame construction or on the panel. By impact is to be understood as an impact, for example, by a fall / blow or by wind.

The electrical lighting means is preferably at least one light-emitting diode (LED), preferably an arrangement of a plurality of LEDs (LED array). The energy for the at least one LED can be obtained via a battery, an accumulator, a fuel cell and / or a solar panel, respectively photovoltaic, or a wind power generator and made available to the panel.

The panel may be a traffic sign, an information panel or a billboard, with static or changing information.

The panel preferably has a closed housing, with a transparent front, which protects the electronics, the drive elements, etc. from external influences. The back of the panel is preferably completely removable or has obvious service openings for maintenance, repair or replacement of components. The panel can be built in lightweight construction. The panel is in particular a commercially available panel, with predetermined external dimensions and a predetermined total weight, preferably for manual handling by a maximum of two workers.

The frame construction preferably provides protection for the panel during storage, transportation and use in a recumbent, upright and hanging position. The frame construction further preferably serves as a carrying device for the panel and as a connection, in particular as a suspension device, with a preferably mobile set-up device.

The frame construction is cheaper than the panel and should protect the panel against damage during storage, transport and use. If there is damage to the frame construction, it can be replaced while the more valuable panel remains usable.

Another aspect of the invention relates to an erection device for the device described above. The erection device has at least one mating connecting element (complementary connecting element) for connection to the at least one connecting element of the frame construction. The erection device can be mounted on a mobile pedestal or placed temporarily (temporarily) directly at its place of use. Basically, the erection device can also be fixed with a property, for Example, a building, or connected to the ground.

The erection device can have a plurality of said counter-connection elements, so that the device can be connected, for example, at different heights with the erection device. The erector may also be prepared to receive a battery, a rechargeable battery, a fuel cell, a photovoltaic panel, and / or a windmill. Furthermore, the set-up device can be connected to a foot with a weight in order to improve a tilting stability of the erection device. Preferably, the erection device is designed as a metal construction.

Another aspect of the invention relates to a combination of a device comprising a panel with a frame construction, and a preferably mobile erection device. The frame construction is the above-described in detail above frame construction. The panel can be a panel with an electrical light source, as also described above.

The erection device has mating connection elements, which interact with the connection elements of the frame construction, so that the frame construction can be connected to the erection device. The erection device may be the above-described erection device.

The erection device can be mounted on a mobile pedestal or placed at a location with any surface. The erection device can also be permanently connected at least temporarily, for example to a building or a subsoil, and also be referred to as a suspension device or towing device.

For the entire description and claims, the term "a" is used as an indefinite article and the number of parts is not limited to a single one. Should "a" have the meaning of "only one", then this will be understood by the skilled person from the context or by the use of suitable terms such. For example, "a single" is unambiguously disclosed.

In the following, an embodiment of the device and the setting-up device will be explained in more detail with reference to figures. Technical features essential to the invention, which can only be seen in the figures, belong to the scope of the invention and can advantageously further develop the invention alone or in the combination shown.

1 shows a frame construction with panel from the front and from above;

2 shows a frame construction with panel from the side with erection device;

3 shows a frame construction with alternative frame angle;

4 shows an exploded view of an erector; and

5 shows a positioning device according to 4 , assembled.

The 1 shows a device 1 consisting of a frame construction 2 and a panel 3 , The panel 3 is with the frame construction 2 by holding elements 4 connected.

The frame construction 2 consists of a front frame 2a and from the front frame 2a backward projecting struts 5a in the embodiment, the sides of a bracket 5 form. In the plan view is easy to see that the panel 3 behind the front top 2 B the frame construction 2 back is.

The holding elements 4 position the panel 3 centered in the frame construction 2 and may be formed of a partially elastically deformable material, so that the retaining elements 4 a damper for the connection of frame construction 2 and panel 3 form.

In the 2 is a side view of the device 1 out 1 together with an erector 6 for the device 1 shown. The erection device 6 has mating connectors or complementary connectors 6a on that with appropriate fasteners 5 the device 1 passing through the temples 5 be formed, can be connected.

Between the hanger 5 and the holding element 4 as well as between the frame 2a and the frame 2a facing front 3a of the panel 3 is a recess 7 formed as an intervention 7 can serve to the device 1 by hand or by means of a tool to grasp, transport and with the strap 5 or the ironing 5 in the erection device 6 mount.

The bridges 5a have a length L that is greater than the distance from the frame 2a and the front 3a of the panel 3 plus a depth of the panel 3 , The bridges 5a stand over a back 3b of the panel 3 out, so the panel 3 essentially transverse to the frame construction 2 centered within the frame construction 2 is arranged.

3 shows a detail of the frame construction 2 , Unlike in 2 shown is the footbridge 5 not at a right angle from the frame 2a to the rear, but at an obtuse angle> 90 °.

4 shows an exploded view of a compact set-up 6 with devices 1 different size and other optional elements required for the operation of the panel 3 necessary. The erection device 6 This embodiment has a self-sufficient power supply.

The mentioned optional elements are a solar module 8th , Additional weights 13 with one foot 14 the erection device 6 can be connected to the erection device 6 to stabilize a solar controller 9 , a battery box 10 with a rechargeable battery 11 and an electronic control system 12 , for example for ads and data transfer. The solar module 8th and the battery box 10 may have a holder with which they are connected to the erection device 6 can be attached.

The 5 shows the erection device 6 with two superimposed devices 1 of which at least one is a self-luminous panel 3 having.

Although some possible embodiments of the invention have been disclosed in the foregoing description, it is to be understood that numerous other variants of embodiments exist through the possibility of combination of all mentioned and further all of the obvious technical features and embodiments.

It is further understood that the embodiments are to be understood as examples only, which in no way limit the scope, applicability and configuration. Rather, the foregoing description would suggest a suitable way for the skilled person to realize at least one exemplary embodiment. It will be understood that in an exemplary embodiment, numerous changes in the function and arrangement of the elements may be made without departing from the scope and equivalents defined in the claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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contraption

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frame construction

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panel

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retaining element

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Bracket, connecting element

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strut

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set-up

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Against connecting element

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intervention

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solar module

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solar controller

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battery box

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battery pack

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control electronics

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additional weight

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foot

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Claims (16)

Assembly and protection device for a panel ( 3 ) with an electric bulb for connecting the panel ( 3 ) with a preferably mobile positioning device ( 6 ), comprising: a) a frame construction ( 2 b) at least one connecting element ( 5 ) for connecting the frame construction ( 2 ) with the erection device ( 6 ), c) at least one retaining element ( 4 ), the frame construction ( 2 ) with the panel ( 3 ), characterized in that d) the frame construction ( 2 ) has a length, width and depth that are greater than the length, width and depth of the panel ( 3 ) and e) the panel ( 3 ) behind a front surface ( 2 B ) of the frame construction ( 2 ) stands behind. Device according to claim 1, wherein the frame construction ( 2 ) a front frame ( 2a ), a rear frame and at least one of the front and rear frames ( 2a ) connecting strut ( 5a ), or wherein the frame construction ( 2 ) a front frame ( 2a ) and at least one of the front frame ( 2a ) rearwardly projecting bracket ( 5 ) having. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one connecting element ( 5 ) from an upper and / or lower part of the frame construction ( 2 ) is formed. Device according to claim 2, wherein the at least one connecting element ( 5 ) through the bracket ( 5 ) is formed. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame construction ( 2 ) at least partially from a commercial profile, in particular a hollow profile is formed. Device according to the preceding claim, wherein the hollow profile has a diameter of 20 mm to 60 mm, preferably 30 mm to 50 mm. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame construction ( 2 ) Intervention areas ( 7 ), in which a worker engages with his hands or a tool to the frame construction ( 2 ) with the panel ( 3 ) to wear. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame construction ( 2 ) substantially parallel to the outer sides of the panel ( 3 ) runs. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining element ( 4 ) materially or non-positively with the frame construction ( 2 ) and / or the panel ( 3 ) is connectable or connected. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining element ( 4 ) has at least one damping material or a damper, the / a transmission of a shock effect on the frame construction ( 2 ) and / or on the panel ( 3 ) dampens. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the electrical lighting means is at least one LED, preferably an arrangement of a plurality of LEDs. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame construction ( 2 ) is at least partially made of plastic, aluminum, steel or stainless steel or the like and optionally has a coating. Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the panel ( 3 ) is a traffic sign, information board or billboard with static or changing displayed information. Set-up device ( 6 ) for setting up a device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the erection device ( 6 ) at least one counter-connecting element ( 6a ) for connection to the at least one connecting element ( 5a ) of the frame construction ( 2 ) having. Setting-up device according to claim 14, wherein the positioning device ( 6 ) a plurality of counter-connecting elements ( 6a ) to the device ( 1 ) in particular selectively at different heights with the erection device ( 6 ) connect to. Combination of the erection device ( 6 ) according to claim 14 or 15 with a device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 13.

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