DE202018101841U1 - A closure device for detachably connecting a first part to a second part - Google Patents

Abstract

A closure device (100) for detachably connecting a first part to a second part, with a first closure unit (200), wherein the first closure unit (200) comprises a spherical engagement part (201) and a first retention device (201) disposed on the spherical engagement part (201). 202) for arranging the first part, and with a second closure unit (300) having a second holding device (302) for arranging the second part and a wall (303) limited by a recess (304) for receiving the spherical engaging part ( 201) of the first closure unit (200), wherein the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) has an opening (305) for inserting the spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200) and wherein the spherical engagement part (201) the first closure unit (200) for closing the closure device (100) in the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) in a closed position of the closure device (100) is held, wherein a sliding unit (311) in the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) is arranged, wherein the sliding unit (311) in the direction of the opening (305) of the recess (304 ) of the second closure unit (300) is biased, wherein the sliding unit (311) along the wall (303) of the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) in the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) in an open position and a Locking position is displaceable, - in the opening position of the sliding unit (311), the spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200) through the opening (305) of the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) in the recess (304) of the second Locking unit (300) is receivable, - in the closed position of the sliding unit (311), the sliding unit (311) has an extension (D1) of the recess (304) of the second locking unit (300) limited in the closed position of the sliding unit (311) and in the closed position of the closure device (100), the spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200) on both the wall (303) of the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) and abutting against the sliding unit (311) and clamped between the wall (303) of the recess (304) of the second locking unit (300) and the sliding unit (311), - the spherical engaging part (201) of the first locking unit (200) is magnetically formed, and wherein in the recess (304), a magnetic unit (306) is arranged, which cooperates with the magnetically formed spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200).

Description

The invention relates to a closure device for detachably connecting a first part to a second part. The invention is particularly suitable for detachably connecting a first part with a second part from the field of sports, marine, wildlife and / or industry.

A closure device of the aforementioned type is used in many areas of daily life. If an article, such as an accessory, a piece of equipment and / or a tool, is not intended for permanent attachment to a person and / or other object, then a simple and reliable manner of detachably attaching the article to the person and / or searched for the further object. In particular, it is desirable to releasably secure equipment to, for example, a bicycle, a stroller, a motor vehicle, and / or a wheelchair. Also in dog leashes, in the rigging of sailing ships, in the attachment of sails when surfing or kiting, in the attachment of objects in diving, in the attachment of items in the hunting area, in the attachment of equipment in the military field, in equestrian sports, the Trekking, parachuting and / or aerospace engineering in general, such closure devices are desirable. Even people who carry tools with them, want a reliable and detachable attachment of tools such as vests. Also, for example, in the construction industry such closure devices for releasably securing ropes for guiding components desirable.

From the DE 43 12 032 C2 For example, a closure device for detachably connecting a first part to a second part is known. The known closure device has a first closure unit with a pin, which can be brought into engagement with an engagement recess on a second closure unit. When attaching the pin urges a locking element aside, which comes after making the engagement of the pin of the first closure unit with the engagement recess of the second closure unit back to a normal position in which the engagement of the pin is locked with the engagement recess. To release the pin from the engagement recess, the locking member can be actuated to release the pin and remove it from the engagement recess.

From the EP 2 833 754 B1 For example, a closure device for releasably connecting two parts with a first closure unit and a second closure unit is known. The first closure unit can be attached to the second closure unit for closing the known closure device and held in a closed position on the second closure unit. Furthermore, the known closure device has a first engagement projection with undercut of the first closure unit and a second engagement projection with undercut of the second closure unit, wherein the first engagement projection for closing in an engagement direction with the second engagement projection is engageable and in the closed position in a form-fitting manner with the second engagement projection engaged. Furthermore, the known closure device has a blocking element arranged on the second closure unit, which is moved out of a basic position by engagement with the first closure unit when the first closure unit is attached to the second closure unit, so that the first engagement projection engages with the second engagement projection in FIG Intervention can be brought. The first engagement projection arrives at or after preparation of the engagement back to its normal position to lock in the normal position the positive engagement of the first engagement projection with the second engagement projection against the engagement direction. Between the first closure unit and the second closure unit, magnetic means configured to assist in attaching the first closure unit to the second closure unit by providing a magnetic attraction force act.

From the DE 10 2007 041 613 A1 For example, a coupling device with a spherical end fitting is known, which is attached to one end of a first segment. The spherical end fitting is insertable through a receiving opening into a receiving part located at an associated end of a second segment. The size of the receiving opening corresponds essentially to the extent of the end fitting. The receiving part is provided with a slide, which reduces the free cross-section of the receiving opening after insertion of the end fitting to a free cross section, which is smaller than the extension of the end fitting. The end fitting is thereby held in the receiving part, so that a positive connection between the first segment and the second segment is made.

From the WO 2014/128508 A2 For example, a closure device for detachably connecting a dog collar to a leash is known. The known closure device has a first closure unit with a longitudinal axis. Along the longitudinal axis extends a clamping device, which is designed in the manner of a clothespin. The clamping device has clamping elements on one end. Further points the known closure device on a second closure unit with a circumferential groove. In a closed position of the known closure device, the second closure unit is received in a receiving chamber of the first closure unit. In the closed position, the clamping elements of the clamping device engage in the circumferential groove of the second closure unit and thus prevent a release of the second closure unit from the first closure unit.

It has been found that none of the known closure devices ensures release of the first part from the second part under full load. Rather, it is not or only very poorly possible to solve the first part of the second part under full load in the known closure devices. Furthermore, a relative movement of the first part to the second part in the closed position of the known closure devices is hardly or not possible.

The invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a closure device for releasably connecting a first part with a second part, in which a release of the first part of the second part is ensured under full load and / or in which a relative movement of the first part to the second part in the closed position of the closure device is ensured.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by a closure device having the features of claim 1. Further features of the invention will become apparent from the following description, the appended claims and / or the accompanying drawings.

The closure device according to the invention is provided for releasably connecting a first part to a second part. The closure device according to the invention can be used in numerous areas of daily life. If an object, for example an accessory, a piece of equipment and / or a tool, is not intended for permanent attachment to a person and / or another object, the closure device according to the invention provides a simple and reliable detachable attachment of the object to the person and / or or the further subject matter. For example, the closure device according to the invention serves for the detachable attachment of equipment, in particular on a bicycle, on a wheelchair or on a stroller. Also in dog leashes, in the rigging of sailing ships, in the attachment of sails when surfing or kiting, in the attachment of objects in diving, in the attachment of items in the hunting area, in the attachment of equipment in the military field, in equestrian sports, the Trekking, parachuting and / or in general in the aerospace industry, the closure device according to the invention can be used. Furthermore, the closure device according to the invention is also suitable for the detachable attachment of tools, for example, to vests. Also in construction, the closure device according to the invention for releasable attachment of cables for guiding components can be used. The aforementioned list of possible uses of the closure device according to the invention is not meant to be exhaustive, but only by way of example. Accordingly, the closure device according to the invention can be used for any application for which the closure device according to the invention is suitable, in particular in the field of sports, maritime, wildlife and industry.

The closure device according to the invention has a first closure unit, wherein the first closure unit has a spherical engagement part and a first holding device arranged on the spherical engagement part for arranging the first part. In other words, the first part is arranged on the first holding device, which is to be detachably connected to the second part. The spherical engagement part has, for example, a ball head on which the first holding device is arranged. For example, the first holding device is at least partially rod-shaped.

Furthermore, the closure device according to the invention has a second closure unit, which is provided with a second holding device for arranging the second part. Furthermore, the second closure unit is provided with a recess bounded by a wall for receiving the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit. The recess of the second closure unit has an opening for insertion of the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit, wherein the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit for closing the closure device in the recess of the second closure unit is held in a closed position of the closure device.

In the recess of the second closure unit, a sliding unit is arranged, wherein the sliding unit is biased in the direction of the opening of the recess of the second closure unit. In addition, the sliding unit is displaceable along the wall of the recess of the second closure unit in the recess of the second closure unit in an open position and in a closed position. In other words, the sliding unit in two Positions are moved, namely in a first position in the form of an opening position and in a second position in the form of a closure position, wherein the sliding unit, for example, along the wall of the recess is guided, for example.

In the opening position of the sliding unit, the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit can be inserted and / or received through the opening of the recess of the second closure unit into the recess of the second closure unit. In the closed position of the sliding unit, the sliding unit limits an extension of the recess of the second locking unit. Basically, in the closing position, the sliding unit reduces the extent of the recess such that the extent of the recess is smaller than the spherical engagement part arranged in the recess. Further, in the closing position of the slide unit, which is the closing position of the shutter device, the spherical engaging part of the first shutter unit abuts against both the wall of the recess of the second shutter unit and the slide unit. The spherical engagement member is then clamped between the wall of the recess of the second closure unit and the slide unit.

Moreover, it is provided in the closure device according to the invention that the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit is magnetically formed. Further, in the recess of the second closure unit, a magnetic unit is arranged, which cooperates with the magnetically formed spherical engagement part of the first closure unit.

In one embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, the spherical engagement part and / or the magnetic unit is / are designed as permanent magnets. For example, the spherical engaging part and / or the magnetic unit is / are formed of a magnet that is at least partially made of neodymium. However, the invention is not limited to the aforementioned material with respect to a magnet. Rather, any magnetic materials which are suitable for the invention can be used for the closure device according to the invention.

The closure device according to the invention has the advantage that it ensures by its special design, in particular due to the use of the spherical engaging part of the first closure unit and the sliding unit of the second closure unit, a release of the first part of the second part under full load. In addition, a secure hold of the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit is ensured in the recess of the second closure unit due to the sliding unit, in particular by a positive connection of the sliding unit with the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit and in particular by a positive connection of the spherical engagement part with the wall the recess. Furthermore, a relative movement of the first part to the second part in the closed position of the closure device according to the invention is possible. For example, the spherical engagement member is rotatable about a first axis of rotation by up to 360 °. Additionally or alternatively, the spherical engagement member is pivotable up to 45 ° about a second axis of rotation, wherein the first axis of rotation is aligned perpendicular to the second axis of rotation.

As mentioned above, it is additionally or alternatively provided in one embodiment of the closure device according to the invention that in the closed position of the sliding unit, the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit is rotatably held in the recess of the second closure unit. For example, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit has a longitudinal axis extending in the direction and / or along the first holding device and that the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit is held rotatably in the recess about this longitudinal axis. For example, the spherical engagement part is rotatable about this longitudinal axis by up to 360 °. This embodiment of the invention ensures a particularly good Relative movement of the first closure unit to the second closure unit and thus also a particularly good relative movement of the first part to the second part, wherein the first part is releasably connected to the second part via the closure device.

In a further embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the closure device according to the invention has one of the following features: (i) the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit is rotatably held in the recess along a lateral surface of a cone, wherein an axis of rotation of the spherical one (Ii) the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit is rotatably supported along a lateral surface of a cone in the recess, wherein an axis of rotation of the spherical engagement part extends through a tip of the cone, wherein the tip of the cone at a Spherical configuration of the spherical engaging part is arranged. For example, half the opening angle of the cone is up to 45 °. In particular, the first closure unit is pivotable through an angle of up to 45 °. These embodiments of the invention also ensure a particularly good relative movement of the first closure unit to the second closure unit and thus also a particularly good relative movement of the first part to the second part, wherein the first part is detachably connected to the second part via the closure device.

In yet another embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the magnetic unit limits the recess of the second closure unit and that the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit is arranged on the magnetic unit, in particular in the closure position of the slide unit. For example, in the closed position of the slide unit, the spherical engaging part abuts against the magnetic unit. This embodiment of the invention ensures a particularly good hold of the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit in the recess of the second closure unit, in particular in the closed position of the sliding unit.

In one embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the magnetic unit has a first outer side and a second outer side. The first outer side is directed to the opening of the recess of the second closure unit. By contrast, the second outer side of the first outer side is arranged opposite. In particular, it is provided that the first outer side and the second outer side of the magnetic unit are arranged at a distance from each other. Further, in the closed position of the slide unit, the slide unit is disposed on the second outer side. On the other hand, for example, the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit is arranged in the closed position of the sliding unit on the first outer side of the magnetic unit. In particular, it is provided that the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit rests against the first outer side of the magnetic unit.

In a further embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the sliding unit has an extension which extends along a side surface of the magnetic unit in the direction of the opening of the recess of the second closure unit. For example, the extension of the sliding unit is arranged on a base part of the sliding unit, wherein the base part is arranged in the closed position of the sliding unit on the second outer side of the magnetic unit. The extension of the sliding unit is arranged on the base part of the sliding unit such that the extension extends from the base part in the direction of the opening of the recess along a side surface of the magnetic unit. The side surface of the magnetic unit is aligned, for example, perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first outer side and / or to the second outer side of the magnetic unit. The extension of the sliding unit is in particular provided to abut in the closed position of the sliding unit on the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit, so that the spherical engagement part of the first closure unit is clamped between the wall of the recess of the second closure unit and the extension of the sliding unit.

In yet another embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the second closure unit has a wall recess in which the magnetic unit is arranged. For example, the Wandungsausnehmung is formed as a slot in which the magnetic unit is non-positively and / or positively arranged. For example, the magnetic unit protrudes from the wall recess into the recess of the second closure unit. In particular, it is provided that the Wandungsausnehmung is designed as a holder for the magnetic unit. In this way it is ensured that the magnetic unit is particularly well and easily arranged and held on the second closure unit.

In one embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the second closure unit has a spring element. The spring element is provided with a first end and with a second end. The first end of the spring element is supported on the sliding unit. On the other hand, the second end of the spring element is supported on a support wall of the second closure unit. This embodiment of the closure device according to the invention ensures with simple and inexpensive means a particularly good bias of the sliding unit in the direction of the opening of the recess. For example, the spring element is designed as a helical spring. However, the invention is not limited to the use of a coil spring. Rather, any type of spring and any spring material which is suitable for the invention can be used as the spring element.

In a further embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the support wall is arranged on the second holding device for the arrangement of the second part. In particular, it is provided that the second holding device is releasably secured to the second closure unit. For example, the second holding device to the second closure unit screwed. This embodiment ensures that the recess of the second closure unit is easily accessible during the assembly of the closure device according to the invention, and the sliding unit and the magnetic unit are easily mountable in the recess of the second closure unit. In an alternative embodiment, the second holding device is integrally connected to the second closure unit or arranged for example by means of an adhesive connection to the second closure unit.

In a further embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the sliding unit is arranged on a first actuating device. The first actuating device cooperates with the sliding unit. In other words, with the first actuating device it is possible to move the sliding unit from the closed position to the open position and vice versa, for example. For example, the first actuating device is arranged on the supporting wall of the second holding device. In one embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, the actuating device is designed as a Bowden cable, which is arranged on the sliding unit and guided through an opening on the second holding device. This embodiment of the closure device according to the invention ensures a particularly simple release of the first part from the second part by actuating the first actuating device, in particular under full load.

In yet another embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the sliding unit is arranged on a second actuating device. The second actuating device cooperates with the sliding unit. In other words, it is possible with the second actuator to move the slide unit from the closed position to the open position and vice versa, for example. In this embodiment, it is provided that the second actuating device is arranged on an outer side of the second closure unit. For example, the second actuator is sleeve-shaped and is slipped over the second closure unit. In particular, it is provided in one embodiment that the second actuating device is connected via at least one pin to the sliding unit. This embodiment of the closure device according to the invention also ensures a particularly simple release of the first part from the second part by actuating the second actuating device, in particular under full load.

In one embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the extent of the recess of the second closure unit is greater than the extent of the opening of the second closure unit. The extent of the recess is given by the distance between two opposing points of the wall of the recess, wherein the distance is the length of a straight line which is aligned perpendicular to a longitudinal axis, wherein the longitudinal axis through the recess and through the opening of the second closure unit , Furthermore, the extent of the opening is given by the distance between two opposing points of the boundary of the opening, wherein the distance is the length of a straight line which is aligned perpendicular to a longitudinal axis, wherein the longitudinal axis passes through the recess and through the opening of the second closure unit , For example, the opening of the recess is circular and / or cylindrical. Additionally or alternatively, it is provided that the recess is cylindrical. If the cross section of the recess and the cross section of the opening are circular, it is provided in this embodiment of the closure device according to the invention that the diameter of the recess is greater than the diameter of the opening. The diameter of the recess is reduced in the closing position of the sliding unit, so that the diameter of the recess is smaller than the diameter of the spherical engaging part. The spherical engaging member is then securely held in the recess of the second locking unit.

In a further embodiment of the closure device according to the invention, it is additionally or alternatively provided that the second closure unit is sleeve-shaped. The invention is not limited to the aforementioned embodiment of the second closure unit. Rather, the second closure unit can have any design which is suitable for the invention, for example a cylindrical design, a cuboid formation and / or a spherical design.

• 1 eine schematische Darstellung einer Verschlussvorrichtung mit einer ersten Verschlusseinheit und mit einer zweiten Verschlusseinheit;
• 2 eine geschnittene Ansicht der Verschlussvorrichtung nach 1;
• 3 eine schematische Darstellung der zweiten Verschlusseinheit der Verschlussvorrichtung nach 1;
• 4 eine erste Seitenansicht der zweiten Verschlusseinheit nach 3;
• 5 eine zweite, um 90° zur ersten Seitenansicht nach 4 gedrehte Seitenansicht der zweiten Verschlusseinheit; sowie
• 6 eine dritte, um 90° zur ersten Seitenansicht nach 4 gedrehte Seitenansicht der zweiten Verschlusseinheit.

Further practical embodiments and advantages of the invention are described below in conjunction with the drawings. Show it:

• 1 a schematic representation of a closure device with a first closure unit and with a second closure unit;
• 2 a sectional view of the closure device according to 1 ;
• 3 a schematic representation of the second closure unit of the closure device according to 1 ;
• 4 a first side view of the second closure unit according to 3 ;
• 5 a second, at 90 ° to the first side view 4 rotated side view of the second closure unit; such as
• 6 a third, at 90 ° to the first side view 4 rotated side view of the second closure unit.

1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of the closure device according to the invention 100 with a first closure unit 200 and with a second closure unit 300 , wherein parts of the units explained below in the 1 not shown, the arrangement of the individual units in the closure device 100 as well as to better illustrate the mode of action of the individual units. 2 shows a sectional view of the closure device 100 to 1 , The following is first on the 1 and 2 received.

The first closure unit 200 has a spherical engagement part 201 and one on the spherical engaging part 201 arranged first holding device 202 on. Furthermore, the first holding device 202 with a cylindrical bar 203 provided on the spherical engagement part 201 is arranged. The first holding device 202 serves the arrangement of a first part, which is releasably connected to a second part. For example, at the first holding device 202 a belt and / or a snap hook are attached. The invention is not limited to such first parts. Rather, at the first holding device 202 any first part to be detachably connected to the second part.

The spherical engagement part 201 has a ball head 204 on, which is partially or completely formed as a permanent magnet. For example, the ball head 204 formed of a magnet which is at least partially formed of neodymium. However, the invention is not limited to the aforementioned material with respect to a magnet. Rather, any magnetic materials which are suitable for the invention can be used for the closure device according to the invention.

Furthermore, the closure device according to the invention 100 the second closure unit 300 on which with a base unit 301 as well as with one at the base unit 301 arranged second holding device 302 is provided. For example, the second holding device 302 on the base unit 301 screwed. Alternatively, the second holding device 302 for example, in the base unit 301 screwed.

The base unit 301 the second closure unit 300 is in the embodiment shown here, the closure device according to the invention 100 sleeve-shaped. However, the invention is based on the aforementioned embodiment of the base unit 301 not limited. Rather, the base unit 301 have any training, which is suitable for the invention, for example, a cylindrical design, a cuboid formation and / or a spherical design.

The second holding device 302 is formed like an eye and serves the arrangement of the second part, which is detachably connected to the first part.

For example, can / can at the second holding device 302 a belt and / or a snap hook can be arranged. The invention is not limited to such second parts. Rather, any second part can be arranged on the second holding device 302, which is detachably connected to the first part.

The base unit 301 the second closure unit 300 has a wall 303 on that a recess 304 for receiving the spherical engaging part 201 the first closure unit 200 limited. The recess 304 The base unit 301 is basically in an inner space of the sleeve-shaped base unit 301 arranged. Furthermore, the recess has 304 the base unit 301 an opening 305. The spherical engagement part 201 is to close the shutter 100 in the recess 304 the base unit 301 in a closed position of the closure device 100 held.

Further, in and on the recess 304 the base unit 301 a magnetic unit 306 arranged. For this purpose, the base unit 301 a wall recess 307 on, in which the magnetic unit 306 is held clamped and from which the magnetic unit 306 into the recess 304 the base unit 301 protrudes. The wall recess 307 is formed in this embodiment as a slot in which the magnetic unit 306 is arranged positively and positively. The wall recess 307 is therefore as a holder for the magnetic unit 306 educated. The magnetic unit 306 limits the recess in this embodiment 304 , For example, the magnetic unit 306 designed as a permanent magnet. In particular, it is provided that the magnetic unit 306 is formed of a magnet which is at least partially formed of neodymium. However, the invention is not limited to the aforementioned material in terms of a Magnets limited. Rather, for the inventive closure device 100 any magnetic materials suitable for the invention can be used.

The magnetic unit 306 has a first outside 308 and a second outside 309 on. The first outside 308 is to the opening 305 the recess 304 the base unit 301 directed. On the other hand is the second outside 309 the first outside 308 arranged opposite. In the embodiment illustrated here, it is provided that the first outer side 308 and the second outside 309 the magnetic unit 306 spaced apart from each other. At the second outside 309 is a base part 310 a sliding unit 311 arranged. The sliding unit 311 has an extension 312 on, extending along a side surface 313 the magnetic unit 306 in the direction of the opening 305 the recess 304 extends. The extension 312 the sliding unit 311 is at the base part 310 the sliding unit 311 arranged, for example in one piece on the base part 310 formed. The side surface 313 the magnetic unit 306 is for example perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first outer side 308 and to the second outside 309 the magnetic unit 306 aligned. The extent of the magnetic unit 306 along a straight line perpendicular to a longitudinal axis in the form of a rotation axis 318 the base unit 301 is aligned, is chosen such that the magnetic unit 306 not along an entire extent of the recess 304 extends along this straight line, but only in the recess 304 is arranged that the extension 312 the sliding unit 311 along the side surface 313 the magnetic unit 306 into the recess 304 the base unit 301 extends.

The sliding unit 311 is in the direction of the opening 305 the recess 304 biased. For this purpose, the second closure unit 300 a spring element 314 on. The spring element 314 is with a first end 315 and provided with a second 316. The first end 315 of the spring element 314 rests on the sliding unit 311 from. On the other hand, the second end is supported 316 of the spring element 314 on a support wall 317 the second holding device 302 from. The spring element 314 is designed for example as a helical spring. However, the invention is not limited to the use of a coil spring. Rather, as a spring element 314 any type of spring and spring material is suitable which is suitable for the invention.

By the of the spring element 314 Provided spring tension is the sliding unit 311 along the wall 303 the base unit 301 at the same time the wall 303 the recess 304 is, in the recess 304 slidable in an open position and in a closed position. In other words, the sliding unit 311 be moved in two positions, namely in a first position in the form of an opening position and in a second position in the form of a closing position, wherein the sliding unit 311 along the wall 303 the recess 304 to be led.

In the embodiment of the erfindungsmäßen closure device shown here 100 is the expansion D1 the recess 304 bigger than the extension D2 the opening 305 the base unit 301 , Here is the expansion D1 the recess 304 by the distance between two opposite points of the wall 303 given, wherein the distance is the length of a straight line perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the base unit 301 is aligned. For example, the longitudinal axis is the axis of rotation 318 the base unit 301 , The longitudinal axis extends through the recess 304 and through the opening 305 , Like from the 2 apparent, the expansion becomes D1 the recess 304 without consideration of the extension 312 the sliding unit 311 certainly. The expansion D2 the opening 305 is the distance between two opposing points of the boundary of the opening 305 given, wherein the distance is the length of a straight line which is aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, wherein also here the longitudinal axis, for example, the axis of rotation 318 is. In particular, it is provided that the opening 305 is circular and / or cylindrical. Additionally or alternatively, it is provided that the recess 304 is cylindrical. If like in the 2 illustrated embodiment, both the opening 305 as well as the recess 304 are circular in cross-section, then in this embodiment corresponds to the expansion D1 the recess 304 a first diameter and the extent D2 the opening 305 a second diameter. The first diameter of the recess 304 is larger than the second diameter of the opening 305 ,

As described above, the sliding unit 311 be moved in two positions, namely in the first position in the form of the opening position and in the second position in the form of the closing position. To the sliding unit 311 to move to the open position, the spherical engaging part 201 the first closure unit 200 at the opening 305 the recess 304 stated. Due to the between the spherical engagement part 201 and the magnetic unit 306 acting magnetic attraction is the spherical engaging part 201 through the opening 305 the recess 304 in the direction of the magnetic unit 306 drawn. At this time, the spherical engaging part 201 moves the extension 312 the sliding unit 311 from the recess 304 out. In other words, the spherical engagement part moves 201 the sliding unit 311 in the direction of the second holding device 302 , The sliding unit 311 is in the open position following this movement. In the opening position of the sliding unit 311 is the spherical engaging part 201 in the recess 304 the base unit 301 insertable and receivable.

Once the spherical engaging part 201 in the recess 304 the base unit 301 is received, the extension is 312 the sliding unit 311 due to the bias of the sliding unit 311 in the direction of the opening 305 the recess 304 emotional. The extension moves 312 the sliding unit 311 the spherical engagement part 201 so in the direction of the extension 312 the sliding unit 311 opposite wall 303 in that the spherical engagement part 201 between the wall 303 and the extension 312 the sliding unit 311 is arranged. This is the shutter position of the slide unit 311 , In the closed position of the sliding unit 311 limited the extension 312 the sliding unit 311 the expansion D1 the recess 304 , Further, in the closed position of the slide unit 311 the spherical engagement part 201 the first closure unit 200 both on the wall 303 the recess 304 the base unit 301 the second closure unit 300 as well as on the sliding unit 311 at. The spherical engagement part 201 is then stuck between the wall 303 the recess 304 and the extension 312 the sliding unit 311 held. Further, the spherical engaging part lies 201 then on the first outside 308 the magnetic unit 306 at. The extension 312 the sliding unit 311 closes the opening 305 partially such that leakage of the spherical engaging part 201 in the closed position of the sliding unit 311 out of the opening 305 not possible.

In the closed position of the sliding unit 311 are the spherical engaging part 201 and therefore the first closure unit 200 in the recess 304 the base unit 301 rotatably held. In particular, in this embodiment, the closure device according to the invention 100 provided that the spherical engagement part 201 the first closure unit 200 one in the direction of the first holding device 202 and along the cylindrical rod 203 extending longitudinal axis 205 having. For example, the spherical engaging part 201 around this longitudinal axis 205 rotatable up to 360 °. Thus, a particularly good relative movement of the first closure unit 200 to the second closure unit 300 and thus ensures a particularly good relative movement of the first part to the second part, wherein the first part with the second part via the closure device 100 is detachably connected.

The spherical engagement part 201 and thus also the first closure unit 200 Moreover, they are rotatable in the recess, in particular along a lateral surface of a cone 304 held, with a rotation axis 206 of the spherical engaging part 201 extends through a tip of the cone and wherein the tip of the cone at the center of the spherical engaging part 201 is arranged. The rotation axis 206 also passes through the center of the spherical engaging part 201 and is also perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 205 aligned. For example, half the opening angle of the cone is up to 45 °. In other words, the spherical engagement part 201 and thus also the first closure unit 200 be pivoted at an angle of up to 45 °. Furthermore, the spherical engagement part 201 and thus also the first closure unit 200 along the lateral surface of the cone and within the area of the cone enclosed by the lateral surface.

Below is on the 3 to 6 discussed in more detail. 3 shows a schematic representation of the second closure unit 300 , More precisely, shows 3 a schematic representation of the base unit 301 the second closure unit 300 , 4 shows a first side view of the base unit 301 to 3 , 5 shows a second, by 90 ° to the first side view after 4 rotated side view of the base unit 301 , 6 shows a schematic representation of a third, by 90 ° to the first side view after 4 rotated side view of the base unit 301 ,

As mentioned above, the base unit is 301 sleeve-shaped. The base unit 301 indicates one of the wall 303 enclosed interior 321 on. The recess 304 is in the interior 321 in the area of a first end 319 the base unit 301 arranged. Further, at the first end 319 the base unit 301 the opening 305 the recess 304 arranged. The opening 305 is slightly chamfered at its edges, so that the spherical engagement part 201 good through the opening 305 into the recess 304 is insertable. In addition to the first end 319 indicates the base unit 301 a second end 320 on, on which the second holding device 302 is arranged (in the 3 to 5 not shown).

As also mentioned above, the base unit 301 the wall recess 307 on, in which the magnetic unit 306 is held clamped and from which the magnetic unit 306 into the recess 304 of the base unit 301 protrudes. The Wandungsausnehmung 307 is formed in this embodiment as a slot in which the magnetic unit 306 is arranged positively and positively. The wall recess 307 is therefore as a holder for the magnetic unit 306 educated.

The base unit 301 has slot guides 322 which extends from the area of the wall recess 307 towards the second end 320 the base unit 301 extend. In the slot guides 322 are pens 323 led, with the pins 323 on the one hand on the sliding unit 311 and on the other to a second actuator 324 are arranged. The second actuator 324 is at an outer periphery of the base unit 301 slidably arranged. More specifically, the second actuator is 324 from a resting position in 1 is shown in a release position in the direction of the second holding device 302 movable. In the movement of the second actuator 324 in the direction of the second holding device 302 becomes due to an interaction of the second actuator 324 with the sliding unit 311 over the pins 323 the sliding unit 311 in the direction of the second holding device 302 emotional. This will be the extension 312 the sliding unit 311 from the spherical engagement part 201 dissolved and out of the recess 304 moved so that the spherical engagement part 201 released and through the opening 305 from the recess 304 to be led. In this way, the first closure unit becomes 200 and the first part arranged thereon again from the second closing unit 300 and the second part arranged thereon separated and released. This embodiment of the closure device according to the invention 100 ensures a particularly simple release of the first part of the second part by operating the second actuator 324, in particular under full load.

In the in the 1 to 6 illustrated embodiment of the closure device according to the invention 100 it is additionally or alternatively provided that the sliding unit 311 at a first actuating device 325 is arranged (see. 2 ). For example, the first actuating device 325 at the sliding unit 311 attached and is through openings on the support wall 317 and the second holding device 302 from the closure device 100 led out. For example, the first actuating device 325 designed as a Bowden cable. This embodiment of the closure device according to the invention 100 ensures a particularly simple release of the first part of the second part by operating the first actuator 325 , especially under full load.

The closure device according to the invention 100 has the advantage that it by their special training, in particular due to the use of the spherical engaging part 201 the first closure unit 200 , a release of the first part of the second part under full load ensures. In addition, a secure hold of the spherical engaging part 201 the first closure unit 200 in the recess 304 the second closure unit 300 due to the sliding unit 311 ensured, in particular by a positive connection of the sliding unit 311 with the spherical engagement part 201 the first closure unit 200 and in particular by a positive connection of the spherical engagement part 201 with the wall 303 the recess 304 , Furthermore, a relative movement of the first part to the second part in the closed position of the closure device according to the invention 100 possible.

The closure device according to the invention 100 is useful in many areas of daily life. If an object, for example an accessory, a piece of equipment and / or a tool, is not intended for permanent attachment to a person and / or another object, the closure device according to the invention provides 100 a simple and reliable and releasable attachment of the object to the person and / or the further object provided. For example, the closure device according to the invention serves 100 for detachable attachment of equipment, for example on a bicycle, on a wheelchair or on a stroller. Also in dog leashes, in the rigging of sailing ships, in the attachment of sails when surfing or kiting, in the attachment of objects in diving, in the attachment of items in the hunting area, in the attachment of equipment in the military field, in equestrian sports, the Trekking, parachuting and / or in general in the aerospace industry is the closure device according to the invention 100 usable. Furthermore, the closure device according to the invention 100 Also suitable for releasable attachment of tools, for example, to vests. Also in the construction industry is the closure device according to the invention 100 usable for the detachable attachment of cables for guiding components. The aforementioned list of possible uses of the closure device according to the invention 100 is not meant to be exhaustive, but only by way of example. Accordingly, the closure device according to the invention 100 usable for any application for which the closure device according to the invention 100 particularly in the field of sport, seafaring, wildlife and industry.

The features of the invention disclosed in the present description, in the drawings and in the claims may be essential both individually and in any desired combinations for the realization of the invention in its various embodiments. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments. It can be varied within the scope of the claims and taking into account the knowledge of the person skilled in the art.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

100

closure device

200

first closure unit

201

spherical engaging part

202

first holding device

203

cylindrical rod

204

ball head

205

longitudinal axis

206

axis of rotation

300

second closure unit

301

base unit

302

second holding device

303

Wall of the base unit, at the same time wall of the recess

304

recess

305

opening

306

magnetic unit

307

Wandungsausnehmung

308

first outside of the magnetic unit

309

second outside of the magnetic unit

310

base

311

shifter

312

Extension of the sliding unit

313

Side surface of the magnetic unit

314

spring element

315

first end of the spring element

316

second end of the spring element

317

supporting wall

318

axis of rotation

319

first end of the base unit

320

second end of the base unit

321

inner space

322

slot guides

323

pencils

324

second actuating device

325

first actuating device

D1

Expansion of the recess

D2

Expansion of the opening

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 4312032 C2 [0003]
• EP 2833754 B1 [0004]
• DE 102007041613 A1 [0005]
• WO 2014/128508 A2 [0006]

Claims (14)

A closure device (100) for releasably connecting a first part to a second part, comprising - A first closure unit (200), wherein the first closure unit (200) has a spherical engaging part (201) and a on the spherical engaging part (201) arranged first holding means (202) for arranging the first part, and with - A second closure unit (300) having a second holding means (302) for the arrangement of the second part and a wall (303) limited by a recess (304) for receiving the spherical engaging part (201) of the first closure unit (200) the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) has an opening (305) for inserting the spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200), and wherein the spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200) closes the closure device (200) 100) in the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) is held in a closed position of the closure device (100), wherein a sliding unit (311) is arranged in the recess (304) of the second locking unit (300), wherein the sliding unit (311) is biased towards the opening (305) of the recess (304) of the second locking unit (300) Sliding unit (311) along the wall (303) of the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) in the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) is displaceable in an open position and a closed position in the opening position of the slide unit (311), the spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200) through the opening (305) of the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) into the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) is receivable, in the closing position of the sliding unit (311), the sliding unit (311) delimits an extension (D1) of the recess (304) of the second locking unit (300), - In the closed position of the sliding unit (311) and in the closed position of the closure device (100), the spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200) on both the wall (303) of the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) and rests against the sliding unit (311) and is clamped between the wall (303) of the recess (304) of the second locking unit (300) and the sliding unit (311), - The spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200) is magnetically formed, and wherein - In the recess (304) a magnetic unit (306) is arranged, which cooperates with the magnetically formed spherical engaging part (201) of the first closure unit (200). Closing device (100) after Claim 1 wherein, in the closed position of the slide unit (311), the spherical engagement part (201) of the first shutter unit (200) is rotatably held in the recess (304). Closing device (100) after Claim 2 in which - the spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200) has a longitudinal axis (205) extending in the direction of the first holding device (202), and wherein - the spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200) is about the longitudinal axis (205) is rotatably held in the recess (304). Closing device (100) after Claim 2 or 3 wherein the closure device (100) has one of the following features: - the spherical engagement part (201) of the first closure unit (200) is rotatably supported in the recess (304) along a lateral surface of a cone, a rotation axis (206) of the spherical engagement part (201) passes through a tip of the cone; - The spherical engaging part (201) of the first closure unit (200) is rotatably supported along a lateral surface of a cone in the recess (304), wherein an axis of rotation (206) of the spherical engaging part (201) passes through a tip of the cone, wherein the tip of the cone is arranged on a spherical formation (204) of the spherical engagement part (201). Closure device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein - The magnetic unit (306) defines the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300), and wherein - The spherical engaging member (201) in the closed position of the sliding unit (311) on the magnetic unit (306) is arranged. Closure device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the magnetic unit (306) has a first outer side (308) and a second outer side (309), the first outer side (308) is directed towards the opening (305) of the recess (304), - The second outer side (309) of the first outer side (308) is arranged opposite, and wherein - In the closed position of the sliding unit (311) the sliding unit (311) on the second outer side (309) is arranged. Closure device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the Sliding unit (311) has an extension (312) which extends along a side surface (313) of the magnetic unit (306) in the direction of the opening (305) of the recess (304). Closure device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second closure unit (300) has a Wandungsausnehmung (307), in which the magnetic unit (306) is arranged. Closure device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second closure unit (300) has a spring element (314), the spring element (314) has a first end (315) and a second end (316), - The first end (315) of the spring element (314) is supported on the sliding unit (311), and wherein - The second end (316) of the spring element (314) on a support wall (317) of the second closure unit (300) is supported. Closing device (100) after Claim 9 wherein the support wall (317) is arranged on the second holding device (302) for arranging the second part. Closing device (100) after Claim 9 or 10 in which - the sliding unit (311) is arranged on a first actuating device (325), and wherein - the first actuating device (325) is arranged on the supporting wall (317). Closure device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein - The sliding unit (311) on a second actuator (324) is arranged, and wherein - The second actuator (324) on an outer side of the second closure unit (300) is arranged. Closure device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the extent (D1) of the recess (304) of the second closure unit (300) is greater than an extension (D2) of the opening (305) of the second closure unit (300). Closure device (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second closure unit (300) is sleeve-shaped.

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