DE202014103184U1 - Pyramidal fold signal - Google Patents

Abstract

Pyramid-shaped folding signal with three triangular signal areas, of which a first signal area is pivotally connected or connectable along its sides emanating from a tip of the folding signal to one side in each case with a further signal area, characterized in that the signal areas are connected or connectable by means of articulated elements which in In an assembled state, only a pivoting movement of the joint element parts of the joint elements is permitted and can be converted non-destructively into a disassembled state in which the joint element parts are completely separated from one another.

Description

The invention relates to a pyramid-shaped folding signal with three triangular signal surfaces, of which a first signal surface along its outgoing from a tip of the folding signal sides, each having a side of a further signal surface is pivotally connected or connectable.

Such folding signals are known from the prior art. For example, the show DE 31 24 339 A1 and the WO 92/21822 A1 Pyramidal folding signals with triangular plates of rigid material, which can be folded flat over articulated connections of the signal surfaces.

Corresponding folding signals are used as transportable signals to secure hazardous points, e.g. Accident sites, used in road traffic. Folded signals are occasionally damaged due to your application. Due to the construction of known folding signals, the replacement of individual signal areas for the purpose of repair is usually too time-consuming to be carried out economically.

Therefore, the object of the invention is to provide a folding signal, which is improved in terms of repair options in case of damage.

This object is achieved according to the invention by a pyramid-shaped folding signal with three triangular signal surfaces, of which a first signal surface along its outgoing from a tip of the folding signal sides with one side in each case a further signal surface is pivotally connected or connectable, which is further developed by that the signal surfaces are connected or connectable by means of hinge elements, which in an assembled state only permit pivotal movement of joint element parts of the joint elements and can be transferred to a disassembled state in a non-destructive manner, in which the joint element parts are completely separated from one another.

For the purposes of the invention are understood as triangular signal surfaces and those signal areas in which one or more corners are rounded and / or capped. The signal surfaces are each preferably formed as triangular plates of a rigid material.

Characterized in that the joint elements are inventively designed so that they allow only a pivoting movement of joint element parts of the joint elements in a mounted state and destructive in a disassembled state are transferred, in which the joint element parts are completely separated from each other, they are operationally dismantled. By connecting the signal surfaces over operationally separable joint elements, it is possible to remove a damaged signal surface by disassembling the joint elements connected to this signal surface, the signal surface from the folding signal and replace it with an intact signal surface.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the further signal surfaces can be connected to one another and / or connected along another side. By connecting the other signal surfaces, a dimensionally stable pyramid is created from the three signal surfaces, which can be safely set up on almost any surface without any additional aids.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the further signal surfaces can be connected to one another or connected to one another by means of a connection element that can be actuated without tools. By this embodiment, it is possible to quickly convert the folding signal from an open, flat collapsible configuration into a dimensionally stable pyramidal configuration, and back again. The tool-free operable connection element and / or a joint element preferably comprises or comprise at least one zipper, Velcro, push button and / or at least one magnetic element. Preferably, all three edges are connected to similar connecting elements or joint elements, so for example with Velcro, zippers, or plug-in systems. Alternatively, the two joint elements may be formed equal to each other, for example, with hinge systems, while the connecting element is constructed differently, for example, with Velcro, snaps or magnets.

According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, one of the signal surfaces is formed from two partial surfaces, which are connected to one another via a joint element. This design makes it possible to lay flat the folding signal, without disconnecting a connection between signal surfaces.

According to a particular embodiment of the invention, at least one of the operationally separable joint elements is designed as a separate component which is connectable or connected to the signal surfaces. This embodiment allows the further use of the joint elements in the event of a damaged signal surface, or the further use of the signal surfaces in the case of damaged joint elements.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the at least one of the operationally separable joint elements is designed in several parts, wherein a first joint element part has at least one axis-like structure and another joint element part at least one having bush-like structure, wherein the two joint element parts along the longitudinal axis of the axle or bush-like structure are pushed into one another and in the connected state positively and about the longitudinal axis of the axis. socket-like structure are mutually pivotable. This design allows a particularly simple assembly and disassembly of the joint elements.

According to a development of this embodiment of the invention, the at least one of the operationally separable joint elements is designed in three parts, wherein two joint element parts are connected or connected in each case via a pivot axis with a common central joint element part.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, at least one of the operationally separable joint elements at least one releasably attachable holding element, preferably two releasably attachable holding elements, on or prevent the mounted state, a displacement of the joint element parts along the longitudinal axis of the axis or bush-like structures.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the at least one retaining element is a cover plate which can be screwed to one of the joint element parts.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, at least one of the joint element parts comprises an extruded profile.

In a further embodiment of the invention, at least one of the operationally separable joint elements on mounting surfaces for the signal surfaces.

According to an additional development of the invention, the attachment surfaces are designed for fastening the signal surfaces by means of clamping, gluing and / or riveting.

In a further embodiment of the invention, one of the hinge elements comprises a holding element for fastening a signal light. As a result, the folding signal according to the invention can be easily equipped for use at night with a commercially available signal light.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, at least one, in particular three, signal lamps are arranged on at least one signal surface. Such signal lights can also be used during the day, e.g. in poor visibility, significantly increase the visibility of the folding signal.

Known folding signals usually bear the sign 101 StVO 'danger point', which is relatively unspecific and thus provides little information about the nature of the hazardous point. More specific information of the road users is e.g. on the signs 112 of the Highway Code "Uneven Road", 114 "Slingshot or Slipping", 123 "work" or 124 "traffic jam" possible. In a particular embodiment of the invention, signal labels are therefore releasably attached to the signal surfaces. The signal signs can thereby be easily exchanged, e.g. to attach different characters to the folding signal. Thus, the variability of the folding signal according to the invention is significantly increased.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the signal surfaces are equipped with, in particular as over a lower side of the signal surfaces protruding sheets executed, stand elements. These stand elements increase the stability of the folding signal and at the same time reduce the wear of the signal surfaces by repeated placement on uneven and abrasive surfaces.

Further features of the invention will become apparent from the description of embodiments according to the invention together with the claims and the accompanying drawings. Embodiments of the invention may satisfy individual features or a combination of several features.

The invention will be described below without limiting the general inventive idea by means of embodiments with reference to the drawings, reference being expressly made to the drawings with respect to all in the text unspecified details of the invention. Show it:

1 a folding signal according to the invention in the unfolded state,

2 this in 1 illustrated folding signal in a set up state,

3 this in 1 illustrated folding signal in folded state,

4a . 4b a joint element of a folding signal according to the invention,

5a . 5b another joint element of a folding signal according to the invention,

6a . 6b . 6c another folding signal according to the invention in a set-up as well as partially or completely folded state,

7a . 7b another joint element of a folding signal according to the invention and

8th a variant of in 5a . 5b illustrated joint element.

In the drawings, the same or similar elements and / or parts are provided with the same reference numerals, so that apart from a new idea each.

1 shows a folding signal 1 with three triangular signal areas 2a . 2 B . 2c , of which the signal area 2 B over joints 3 . 4 with the other signal areas 2a . 2c connected is.

On a free side of the signal surface 2c is a connecting element 5 arranged, which when setting up the folding signal 1 with a free side of the signal surface 2a can be connected without tools. This connecting element is also connected via an unillustrated joint with the signal surface 2c connected and points to the connection with the signal surface 2a Snap buttons, a magnetic strip, a Velcro or a zipper on.

At the lower sides of the signal areas 2a . 2 B . 2c are made of steel sheet, for example, stand elements 6 arranged by riveting with the signal surfaces 2a . 2 B . 2c are connected.

At the top of the joint 3 is a holding element 7 arranged for a signal light not shown here. The holding element 7 is designed as a pin on which the signal light can be plugged.

In addition, on the signal surfaces 2a . 2 B . 2c further signal lights 8th arranged, which can be designed for example as a battery-powered LED flashing lights.

The same folding signal 1 is in 2 in erected condition and in 3 shown in folded state. Here are the signal areas 2a and 2 B around the joint 4 folded and placed on top of each other, then the signal surface 2c around the joint 3 worked and on the signal surfaces 2a and 2 B placed.

In the 4a and 4b is the joint 3 shown in detail. It consists of an extruded profile 10 with two axis-like structures 11 , to each of which a further wing-like extruded profile 12 with a bush-like structure 13 is articulated. The bush and axis-like structures 11 . 13 are designed so that the wing-like extruded profiles 12 can be pivoted about the axis-like structures by at least 30 °. At the same time, the extruded profiles 12 from the extruded profile 10 by movement along the axis-like structures 11 be joined together and separated again. To an unwanted displacement of the extruded profiles 12 To avoid is at the end of the extruded profile 10 a holding element in the form of a cover plate 15 releasably secured. The illustrated cover plate 15 is by means of a screw 16 attached in one in the extruded profile 10 provided screw 14 is screwed. A correspondingly executed, not shown cover plate is at the other end of the extruded profile 10 intended.

For the sake of clarity is in the 4a . 4b a holding element 7 not shown for a signal light, which by screwing or riveting with the extruded profile 10 connected is.

In the 5a . 5b is the joint 4 shown, which is similar to the joint 3 is constructed. It consists of two extruded profiles 20 . 21 of which the extruded profile 20 an axis-like structure 22 while the extruded profile 21 a bushy structure 23 which has the axis-like structure 22 embraces.

The axis and bush-like structures 22 . 23 are designed so that they can be pivoted about their common axis by an angle of at least 60 °. At the same time, they can in turn be moved along the axis-like structure 22 be joined together and separated again.

To an unwanted displacement of the extruded profiles 20 . 21 To avoid is at the end of the extruded profile 20 a holding element in the form of a cover plate 24 releasably secured. The cover plate 24 is by means of a screw 25 attached in one in the extruded profile 20 provided screw 26 is screwed. A correspondingly executed, not shown cover plate is at the other end of the extruded profile 20 intended.

6 shows another folding signal 31 according to the invention, which is constructed similar to the folding signal 1 , signal areas 2a ' . 2 B' and another non-visible signal surface are through joints 3 ' . 4 ' connected with each other. In the illustrated embodiment are also in the fully or partially folded state, which in the 6b respectively. 6c are shown, all signal surfaces connected together. Nevertheless, a folding of the folding signal 31 to enable is the signal surface 2 B' from two partial surfaces 33a . 33b assembled, which by means of another joint 32 are connected. By means of this joint 32 can the faces 33a . 33b to be folded inside.

In the 7a and 7b is the construction of the joint 32 shown. It essentially corresponds to the structure of the joint 3 , with extruded profiles 40 . 41 which have axle or bush-like structures. The extruded profiles 41 are opposite the extruded profile 40 can be swiveled by at least 90 ° and can therefore be folded directly on top of each other. Also at the joint 32 is a cover plate 43 provided, which means a in a screw 42 screwed in screw 44 is fastened or fastened.

The signal surfaces 2a . 2 B . 2c . 2a ' . 2 B' are or will be with the wing-like extrusions 12 . 21 . 22 . 41 connected. The folding signal 1 . 31 can then be assembled by pushing together the joints and then by applying the cover plates 15 . 24 . 43 be fixed. Becomes one of the signal areas 2a . 2 B . 2c . 2a ' . 2 B' damaged, it can easily be exchanged for a new one.

The connection of the signal surfaces 2a . 2 B . 2c . 2a ' . 2 B' with the extruded profiles 12 . 21 . 22 . 41 can be done by simple gluing and / or riveting. For a riveting are the extruded profiles 12 . 21 . 22 . 41 provided with holes not shown.

In 8th is a variant of the joint 4 shown in which the extruded profiles 20 ' . 21 ' designed for a clamping connection between extruded profile and signal surface.

On the signal surfaces 2a . 2 B . 2c . 2a ' . 2 B' are signs 50 arranged. For easy interchangeability of the characters 50 to ensure are the signal areas 2a . 2 B . 2c . 2a ' . 2 B' magnetically or magnetizable executed while the characters 50 are made of magnetic foil. The characters 50 can thus be easily solved and replaced by other characters.

In a variant of the folding signal according to the invention, not shown, the signal surfaces are connected via zippers or connectable. For this purpose, on the sides of the signal surfaces flexible tissue sections are in turn secured by gluing and / or riveting, which each carry one side of a zipper. In this embodiment, the folding signal can be opened and collapsed by releasing a single zipper, by detaching both zippers connected to a signal surface, one signal surface can be separated from the folding signal and exchanged for another signal surface.

All mentioned features, including the drawings alone to be taken as well as individual features that are disclosed in combination with other features are considered alone and in combination as essential to the invention. Embodiments of the invention may be accomplished by individual features or a combination of several features.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

 Folding signal

2a, 2b, 2c, 2a ', 2b'

 signal areas

3, 3 ', 4, 4'

 joint

5

 connecting element

6

 standing element

7

 retaining element

8th

 signal light

10

 Extruded

11

 axle-like structure

12

 Extruded

13

 bush-like structure

14

 screw

15

 Cover plate

16

 screw

20, 20 ', 21, 21'

 Extruded

22

 axle-like structure

23

 bush-like structure

24

 Cover plate

25

 screw

26

 screw

31

 Folding signal

32

 joint

33a, 33b

 subareas

40, 41

 Extrusions

42

 screw

43

 Cover plate

44

 screw

50

 character

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 3124339 A1 [0002]
• WO 92/21822 A1 [0002]

Claims (17)

A pyramid-shaped folding signal having three triangular signal areas, of which a first signal area is pivotally connected or connectable to a further signal area along each of its sides originating from a peak of the folding signal, characterized in that the signal areas are connected or connectable by means of hinge elements which are in a mounted state only a pivoting movement of joint element parts of the joint elements allowed and non-destructive in a disassembled state are transferred, in which the joint element parts are completely separated from each other. Folding signal according to claim 1, characterized in that the further signal surfaces can be connected or connected to one another along a further side. Folding signal according to claim 2, characterized in that the further signal surfaces are connectable to each other and / or connected by means of a tool-free operable connection element. Folding signal according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the tool-free operable connecting element and / or a hinge element comprises or comprise at least one zipper, a hook-and-loop fastener, at least one push button and / or at least one magnetic element. Folding signal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that one of the signal surfaces of two partial surfaces is formed, which are interconnected via a hinge element. Folding signal according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the operationally separable joint elements is designed as a separate component which is connectable or connected to the signal surfaces. Folding signal according to claim 6, characterized in that the at least one of the operationally separable joint elements is made in several parts, wherein a first joint element part has at least one axis-like structure and another joint element part has at least one bush-like structure, wherein the two joint element parts along the longitudinal axis of the axis or ., bush-like structure are pushed into one another and in the connected state are positively and about the longitudinal axis of the axle or bush-like structure against each other pivotally. Folding signal according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one of the operationally separable joint elements is designed in three parts, wherein two joint element parts are connected or connected in each case via a pivot axis with a common central joint element part. Folding signal according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the at least one of the operationally separable joint elements releasably attachable holding element, preferably two releasably attachable holding elements, which or in the attached state, a displacement of the joint element parts along the longitudinal axis of the axis or bush-like Prevent structures. Fold signal according to claim 8, characterized in that the at least one retaining element is a screwed with one of the joint element parts cover plate. Folding signal according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that at least one of the joint element parts comprises an extruded profile. Folding signal according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the operationally separable joint elements has attachment surfaces for the signal surfaces. Fold signal according to claim 12, characterized in that the fastening surfaces are designed for fastening the signal surfaces by means of clamping, gluing and / or riveting. Folding signal according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that one of the hinge elements comprises a holding element for fixing a signal light. Folding signal according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that at least one signal surface at least one, in particular three, signal lights are arranged. Fold signal according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that signal signs are releasably secured to the signal surfaces . Folding signal according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the signal surfaces are equipped with, in particular as over a lower side of the signal surfaces protruding sheets running, stand elements.

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