DE202017106720U1 - Adapter for a product carrier - Google Patents

Abstract

Adapter (10) for a goods carrier (102), in particular for a hanger, with
- A hook (12) by means of which the adapter (10) to a rod (S) is suspended, and
- A receptacle (14) which is adapted to a suspension element (104) of the goods carrier (102) reversibly and non-destructively releasably receive, characterized in that the receptacle (14) has a securing device (16) which is adapted to a in the receptacle (14) inserted suspension element (104) to secure against falling out.

Description

The invention relates to an adapter for a goods carrier, in particular for a hanger, with a hook, by means of which the adapter can be hung on a rod, and a receptacle, which is adapted to receive a suspension of the goods carrier reversible and non-destructive releasably.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a suspension system, in particular for garments, with a goods carrier, which comprises a carrier body and a suspension element, and an adapter for the goods carrier.

In accommodation establishments, such as in hotels, for example, no uniform standard for goods carriers, such as hangers, has prevailed so that guests in different accommodation establishments have different goods carriers available.

The product carriers differ, for example, in the design of the suspension elements, which may have approximately the shape of a hook strap, so that the goods carrier can be suspended by means of the suspension element on a rod. To prevent the theft of appropriate goods carriers, hotels equip their rooms regularly with goods carriers whose suspension elements instead of a hook strap have a nail head, the nail head can be suspended in a secured to the rod suspension device.

This results in the problem that the guest can hang his clothes only in places where appropriate suspension devices are installed. For overnight guests, however, there is often a desire to hang garments in areas where usually no hanger is installed. This may be the case, for example, when clothes are to be dried and / or ventilated.

To provide a hook on a nail carrier having a product carrier, the use of corresponding adapters is known, in which the suspension of the goods carrier can be suspended. Corresponding adapters have a hook by means of which the adapter can be hung on a rod.

A disadvantage of the known adapters, however, that the inserted into the receptacle of the adapter suspension of the goods carrier can be easily solved, so that the goods carrier during use or by external influences, for example, by a gust of wind or inadvertent contact, from the adapter triggers , whereby the goods carrier including clothing falls down. This can lead to soiling or even damage to clothing.

The object underlying the invention is thus to provide an adapter for a product carrier, in which the risk of unintentional release of the suspension element from the receptacle is reduced.

The object is achieved by an adapter of the aforementioned type, wherein the receptacle has a securing device which is adapted to secure a suspension element inserted into the receptacle against falling out.

The invention makes use of the finding that the use of the adapter is substantially increased by the use of a corresponding securing device, since the user does not have to fear falling out of the suspension element of the goods carrier when handling the adapter or the goods carrier inserted in the adapter. The product carrier preferably has, in addition to the suspension element, a carrier body on which clothes can be suspended and / or fastened. For example, the carrier body has a bow shape, which allows the hanging of outerwear. The carrier body can also have alternative forms or comprise one or more fastening elements, such as clamps.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the adapter according to the invention, the receptacle has a recess into which the suspension element can be inserted at least in sections in the horizontal direction. Accordingly, as an alternative to the suspension element, the adapter can also be moved in the horizontal direction in order to position the suspension element in the recess of the receptacle. The recess preferably has an opening through which the suspension element can be inserted into the receptacle. For example, the opening may be laterally, i. be arranged on a lateral side surface of the adapter, on a front side of the adapter or on a rear side of the adapter. Regardless of whether the opening of the recess is arranged laterally, on a front side or on a rear side of the adapter, the suspension element can be inserted in the horizontal direction in the receptacle.

In another preferred embodiment of the adapter according to the invention, the receptacle has a first portion which is adapted to receive a nail head of the suspension element. Preferably, the nail head of the suspension is at the end of an elongated and preferably rectilinear Strut of the suspension element arranged and has along the longitudinal axis of the strut on a cross-sectional enlargement. Goods carriers whose suspension elements have a nail head are often used in accommodation establishments, such as hotels, to prevent the theft of the goods carriers provided to the guest. The opening of the recess has, in the region of the first portion, an opening area which is larger than the cross section of the nail head, so that the nail head can be easily inserted through the opening in the region of the first portion of the receptacle into the recess.

Furthermore, an adapter according to the invention is preferred in which the receptacle has a second section which is adapted to receive part of an elongate strut of the suspension element. Preferably, the second portion of the receptacle connects to the first portion of the receptacle. Preferably, the openings on the first portion and the second portion of the receptacle form a T-shape.

In another embodiment of the adapter according to the invention, the securing device has a recess for a nail head of the suspension element. Preferably, the recess is formed such that the nail head can be sunk within the recess sections or completely. In particular, the recess is formed and arranged such that the nail head can be inserted by a vertical movement into the recess. Alternatively, the adapter can be moved in the vertical direction to position the nail head in the recess. Through the recess for the nail head lateral falling out of the suspension of the goods carrier is prevented from the adapter. Preferably, the securing device is adapted to clamp the nail head in the recess and / or to lock. A reversibly and non-destructively releasable clamping connection can be achieved, for example, in that the walling in the region of the recess is deformable, in particular elastically deformable, and an insertion of the nail head into the recess causes a deformation of the walling. By the deformation of the walling a clamping force is exerted on the nail head, whereby the seat of the nail head is further stabilized within the recess of the securing device. Alternatively or additionally, the securing device may have a latching device which has one or more latching elements. The one or more locking elements can generate a positive and / or non-positive locking connection between the adapter and the suspension of the goods carrier when inserting the nail head in the recess.

In addition, an inventive adapter is preferred in which the securing device has one or more securing edges, which are adapted to surround a nail head of a suspension element inserted into the receptacle such that the nail head for releasing the suspension element of the adapter within the receptacle on the securing edges to move. In particular, one or more securing edges is part of the lining of the recess of the securing device. Due to the securing edges, a lifting of the suspension element or a lowering of the adapter is necessarily necessary for releasing the suspension element of the goods carrier from the adapter. Thus, one or the several securing edges provide effective protection against falling out of the suspension element from the adapter.

In a further embodiment of the adapter according to the invention, the receptacle has an upper abutment surface for the suspension element, which limits the vertical movement of the suspension element in one direction. Preferably, the nail head of the suspension strikes against the stop surface during the lifting of the goods carrier, so that the relative movement between the goods carrier and the adapter is limited in this direction. The stop surface allows the lifting of the goods carrier, without thereby the risk of falling out of the suspension element used in the recording is substantially increased. Thus, the goods carrier can be raised without the nail head of the suspension moves in the vertical direction out of the receptacle of the adapter. The upper stop surface has a dome shape. Nail heads of modern suspension elements often have an outward curvature. The dome shape of the stop surface serves to accommodate the curvature of the nail head and thus reinforces the securing of the suspension element.

In a further development of the adapter according to the invention, the hook and the receptacle are formed as integral components of a one-piece basic body. Preferably, the one-piece body is made of plastic, metal or a metal alloy. Preferably, the base body is a plastic injection molded part. The main body can also be produced and / or reworked by machining production processes. The adapter preferably has a weight below 200 grams, especially below 100 grams, more preferably below 50 grams. Furthermore, the adapter preferably has a load capacity of over 1 kilogram, preferably over 2 kilograms, more preferably over 5 kilograms.

In an advantageous embodiment of the adapter according to the invention, the base body a substantially constant depth. The depth of the main body is preferably in a range between 2 millimeters and 25 millimeters, preferably in a range between 5 millimeters and 15 millimeters. The outer surfaces of the base body thus have a flat surface with the exception of the recess or the recesses of the receptacle. In particular, the base body has no laterally, forward and / or rearward projecting elements. Due to the substantially constant depth, a homogeneous load distribution is ensured if the product carrier used in the adapter is loaded with a weight force. The absence of any outwardly projecting elements reduces the risk of injury when using the adapter and simplifies handling since the risk of getting caught on the adapter by a garment is considerably reduced.

The adapter according to the invention can also be further developed in that the receptacle and the hook are arranged within a vertical center plane of the adapter. Characterized in that the receptacle and the hook are arranged within the vertical center plane of the adapter, and the suspension element of the goods carrier extends after insertion into the receptacle of the adapter through the median plane. In this way, a homogeneous flow of force between the hook and the receptacle can be ensured, whereby the risk of damage to the adapter is reduced by overloading and / or the adapter may have lower material thicknesses, so that saves material and the weight of the adapter is reduced.

Further, an inventive adapter is advantageous in which the receptacle and the hook are arranged and designed such that a lateral tilting of the adapter is avoided in a weight load of the goods carrier. By avoiding lateral tilting of the adapter, voltage spikes within the main body are ultimately avoided or reduced, so that the durability and service life of the adapter is prolonged.

In addition, an inventive adapter is preferred in which the receptacle has a bow passage, which is adapted to receive a hook strap of a suspension element. In addition to goods carriers whose suspension element has a nail head, overnight guests are also regularly provided goods carriers, the suspension element comprises a hook bracket. Often, however, the hook brackets of the provided product carriers have a shape and / or size which does not allow the goods carrier to be hung on, for example, conventional clothes racks of larger diameter, radiators, window frames or on the door leaf. Through the strap passage of this obstacle is overcome, since the hook bracket of the suspension of the goods carrier can be inserted through the strap passage in the adapter and the adapter together with the goods carrier can then be hung to the intended position.

In a further preferred embodiment of the adapter according to the invention, the bow passage intersects the recess. The receptacle of the adapter, for example, be adapted to be connected simultaneously with a goods carrier whose suspension element has a nail head, and a goods carrier whose suspension element has a hook strap. Alternatively, the receptacle can be set up so that either a goods carrier whose suspension element has a nail head or a goods carrier whose suspension element has a hook strap can be used. The fact that the bow passage cuts the recess, a space-saving adapter design is implemented, in which the adapter weight and the necessary amount of material are reduced. Preferably, the bow passage intersects the recess in the second portion of the receptacle, in which the elongate strut of a suspension element having a nail head can be inserted.

In a further development of the adapter according to the invention, the recess and the bow passage have insertion directions offset by substantially 90 ° to each other. For example, a suspension element having a nail head can be inserted laterally into the adapter, wherein a suspension element having a hook bracket can be inserted from a front side or a rear side into the adapter. Alternatively, a suspension element having a hook bracket can be inserted laterally into the adapter, wherein a suspension element having a nail head can be inserted from a front side or a rear side into the adapter.

In addition, an inventive adapter is advantageous in which the receptacle is disposed within a vertically extending extension below the hook. Preferably, the extension has an elongated and / or rectilinear basic shape. The hook preferably has a constant width. Furthermore, the extension preferably has a constant width. The width of the hook is preferably in a range between 2 millimeters and 25 millimeters, preferably in a range between 5 millimeters and 15 millimeters. The width of the extension is preferably in a range between 5 millimeters and 30 millimeters, preferably in one area between 10 millimeters and 20 millimeters. In particular, the width of the hook is smaller than the width of the extension.

In addition, an inventive adapter is advantageous in which the receptacle is arranged in a lower end region of the hook. Preferably, the hook is completely bent and / or curved and / or has an opening. The adapter can be hung on a pole via the opening.

In a further embodiment of the adapter according to the invention, the hook has a material projection on the end facing the hook opening. The material projection is preferably adapted to be associated with a strut or louver structure for securing, suspending and / or stabilizing the adapter to the strut or louver structure. In particular, the material projection allows a hooking of the adapter into and / or a placement of the adapter on a strut or lamellar structure. In this way, the adapter can for example be attached to a radiator with overhead ventilation louvers. In particular, when the article carrier is to be used for carrying objects to be dried, such as wet clothing, the possibility of being able to attach the adapter to a radiator allows a considerably accelerated drying of the objects.

The object underlying the invention is further achieved by a suspension system of the type mentioned, wherein the adapter of the suspension system according to the invention is designed according to one of the embodiments described above. With regard to the advantages and modifications of the suspension system according to the invention, reference is made to the advantages and modifications of the adapter according to the invention.

• 1 ein Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Adapters in einer perspektivischen Darstellung;
• 2 den in der 1 dargestellten Adapter in einer Seitenansicht;
• 3 den in der 1 dargestellten Adapter in einer Frontansicht;
• 4 den in der 1 dargestellten Adapter in einer ersten Schnittdarstellung; und
• 5 den in der 1 dargestellten Adapter in einer zweiten Schnittdarstellung.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the invention will be explained and described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Showing:

• 1 an embodiment of the adapter according to the invention in a perspective view;
• 2 in the 1 illustrated adapter in a side view;
• 3 in the 1 illustrated adapter in a front view;
• 4 in the 1 shown adapter in a first sectional view; and
• 5 in the 1 shown adapter in a second sectional view.

1 and 2 show an adapter 10 for a trained as a hanger goods carrier 102 ,

The adapter 10 includes a hook 12 and a recording 14 , The hook has an opening so that the hook 12 of the adapter 10 to a pole S is hung up. The recording 14 is designed to be a suspension element 104 of the goods carrier 102 reversibly and non-destructively detachable.

The recording 14 has a safety device 16 on which an unintentional falling out of one in the recording 14 used suspension element 104 prevented. So that the suspension element 104 in the recording 14 can be used, the recording shows 14 a recess 18 in which the suspension element 104 at least partially usable in the horizontal direction.

The recording 14 has a first section 20 and a second section 22 on. The first paragraph 20 the recording 14 serves to receive a nail head 108 of the suspension element 104 , The second section 22 serves to receive an elongated strut 110 of the suspension element 104 , Thus the insertion process of the suspension element 104 in the recording 14 is simplified, the edges of the recess 18 in the area of the second section 22 the recording 14 rounded so that the insertion area for the suspension element 104 is enlarged.

The hook 12 and the recording 14 are as integral parts of a one-piece plastic body 30 of the adapter 10 educated. The adapter 10 has a weight of less than 50 grams and a load capacity of over 5 kilograms. The high load capacity thus allows the suspension of heavy and / or wet garments. The hook 12 has a constant width B1 on. The recording 14 is within a vertically extending extension 34 below the hook 12 arranged. The extension 34 has a width B2 on. The width B1 is smaller than the width B2 ,

In addition, the recording shows 14 of the adapter 10 a bow passage 32 on which for receiving a hook hanger 112 (see. 3 ) serves. The bow passage 32 cuts the recess 18 ,

In 2 is a part of a trained as a hanger goods carrier 102 shown, so in combination with the adapter 10 a suspension system 100 for garments.

The hook 12 of the adapter 10 also has a material projection on the end facing the hook opening 38 on. The material projection 38 has a smaller depth than the rest of the hook 12 on. The material projection 38 is adapted to be associated with a strut or lamellar structure, such as the ventilation louvers of a radiator, so that the adapter 10 can be attached or hung on the strut or lamellar structure.

3 to 5 show that the main body 30 a substantially constant depth T having.

The safety device 16 has a recess 24 for a nail head 108 a suspension element 104 on. Through the depression 24 arise safety edges 26 which a nail head 108 one in the recording 14 used suspension element 104 surrounded so that the nail head 108 for releasing the suspension element 104 from the adapter 10 within the recording 14 over the securing edges 26 to move.

The recording 14 has an upper stop surface 28 for the suspension element 104 on. The stop surface 28 is dome-shaped and limits the vertical movement of the suspension element 104 up.

The recording 14 and the hook 12 are so within a vertical median plane e of the adapter 10 are arranged that at a weight load of the goods carrier 102 essentially no lateral tilting of the adapter 10 he follows.

The recess 18 and the bow passage 32 Both have horizontal insertion directions x1 . x2 on, with the insertion direction x1 substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction x2 runs.

In 3 is a hook hanger 112 a trained as a hanger goods carrier 102 shown, so in combination with the adapter 10 a suspension system 100 for garments.

In an alternative embodiment, the recording 14 in a lower end area 36 of the hook 12 be arranged.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

adapter

12

hook

14

admission

16

safety device

18

recess

20

first section

22

second part

24

deepening

26

securing edges

28

upper stop surface

30

body

32

Ironing passage

34

extension

36

end

38

material advantage

100

suspension

102

goods carriers

104

suspension

108

nail head

110

strut

112

hook bracket

S

pole

x1, x2

insertion directions

B1, B2

spread

T

depth

e

midplane

Claims (17)

Adapter (10) for a product carrier (102), in particular for a clothes hanger, with - a hook (12), by means of which the adapter (10) to a rod (S) is suspended, and - a receptacle (14) which in addition is arranged to reversibly and non-destructively releasably receive a suspension element (104) of the goods carrier (102), characterized in that the receptacle (14) has a securing device (16) which is adapted to a suspension element (14) inserted into the receptacle (14). 104) to prevent it from falling out. Adapter (10) after Claim 1 , characterized in that the receptacle (14) has a recess (18) into which the suspension element (104) can be inserted at least in sections in the horizontal direction. Adapter (10) after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the receptacle (14) has a first portion (20) which is adapted to receive a nail head (108) of the suspension element (104). An adapter (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (14) has a second portion (22) adapted to receive part of an elongated strut (110) of the suspension element (104). Adapter (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the securing device (16) has a recess (24) for a nail head (108) of the suspension element (104). Adapter (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the securing device (16) has one or more securing edges (26) which are adapted to a nail head (108) of a suspension element (104) inserted into the receptacle (14). to surround so that the nail head (108) for releasing the suspension element (104) from the adapter (10) within the receptacle (14) over the securing edges (26) to move. Adapter (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (14) has an upper abutment surface (28) for the suspension element (104), which limits the vertical movement of the suspension element (104) in one direction. Adapter (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hook (12) and the receptacle (14) are formed as integral parts of a one-piece main body (30). Adapter (10) after Claim 8 , characterized in that the base body (30) has a substantially constant depth (T). Adapter (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (14) and the hook (12) within a vertical center plane (E) of the adapter (10) are arranged. Adapter (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (14) and the hook (12) are arranged and designed such that a lateral loading of the adapter (10) is avoided when the weight of the goods carrier (102) , Adapter (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (14) has a bow passage (32) which is adapted to receive a hook strap (112) of a suspension element (104). Adapter (10) after Claim 12 , characterized in that the bow passage (32) intersects the recess (18). Adapter (10) after Claim 12 or 13 , characterized in that the recess (18) and the bow passage (32) have insertion directions (x1, x2) offset substantially 90 degrees from each other. Adapter (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (14) is arranged within a vertically extending extension (34) below the hook (12). Adapter (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 14 , characterized in that the receptacle (14) in a lower end portion (36) of the hook (12) is arranged. Suspension system (100), in particular for garments, comprising: - a product carrier (102) comprising a carrier body and a suspension element (104); and - an adapter (10) for the article carrier (102); characterized in that the adapter (10) is designed according to one of the preceding claims.

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