DE202019102234U1 - ground socket - Google Patents

Abstract

Ground sleeve (1) for receiving a rod-like element (2) of a sports device, with a sleeve portion (3) having a lower end (4) arranged in the ground when used as intended and an upper end (5) opposite the lower end (4) .
characterized in that
at the upper end (5) of the sleeve portion (3) around the circumference of the sleeve portion (3) is arranged at least on its outwardly directed side of a softer material than the material of the sleeve portion (3) existing protective element (6).

Description

The invention relates to a ground socket for receiving a rod-like element of a sports equipment according to the closer defined in the preamble of claim 1.

From the DE 43 38 302 C2 For example, a bottom sleeve for receiving a post is known, which has a pipe anchored in the ground and a cover which is captively connected to the pipe.

Another ground socket for posts of sports facilities is in the DE 20 2004 015 903 U1 described. This has a head part, a relative to the head part adjustable frame and a pivotally mounted on the frame lid.

A ground socket for sports facilities, which has on its inside projections and recesses, so that different posts are positively used, is in the DE 296 04 235 U1 described.

The EP 0 428 961 B1 describes a ground socket for receiving a belonging to a sports equipment standpipe whose inner circumference is polygonal-shaped, so that it can be universally used for different cross-sectional shapes of the standpipe.

Typically, these ground sleeves are made of aluminum and are anchored in the ground to accommodate posts of various kinds. The problem with all known bottom sleeves is the fact that these, especially if there is no post or the like in the same, represent a risk of injury at its upper end. Even when mowing or similar work, it may well happen that a lawn care or similar device comes into contact with the upper end of the ground socket and thereby damaged, which can cause considerable costs.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a ground socket for receiving a rod-shaped element of a sports equipment, in which the risk of injury, damage to the same coming into contact devices or similar problems are avoided.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features mentioned in claim 1.

By virtue of the protective element according to the invention, arranged at the upper end of the sleeve section around its circumference and made of a softer material than the material of the sleeve section, persons or devices can no longer directly contact the upper end of the sleeve section, so that injuries, Damage or the like can be avoided. The protective element according to the invention can be attached in a simple manner to the upper end of the sleeve portion and thus represents only a very low cost.

Another advantage of the ground sleeve according to the invention is that it has a larger area at its upper end, so that a kind of mowing edge is formed, which facilitates lawn care.

In a very advantageous development of the invention can be provided that the protective element consists of a shock-absorbing material. This is not only a very easy to implement embodiment, but also offers a very high protection against injury or damage.

A particularly practice-relevant development of the invention may consist in that the protective element consists of a rubber-like material.

If the protective element is glued to the sleeve portion in a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, on the one hand a secure connection of the protective element is ensured with the sleeve portion and on the other hand, a simple production of the ground sleeve according to the invention is possible.

In order to prevent the ingress of dirt into the ground socket, it may further be provided that a cover is arranged on the sleeve section.

Such a cover arranged on the sleeve portion can be operated very easily if the protective element is offset relative to the cover in the direction of the lower end.

An embodiment of the ground socket suitable for a wide variety of applications may consist in that the ground socket is designed to receive a post of a door.

However, it is also possible that the bottom sleeve is formed for receiving a tie rod for a goal.

A further advantageous embodiment of the ground socket may consist in that the ground socket is designed to receive a corner vane.

In order to be able to adapt the bottom sleeve to different diameters of corner tabs, it may further be provided that an inner sleeve is arranged within the sleeve section.

In this context, a further advantageous embodiment of the invention may consist in that the inner sleeve has a cover. As a result, in a corresponding position of the inner sleeve, penetration of dirt into the inner sleeve and thus also into the ground sleeve can be avoided.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention may be that the inner sleeve in a first position in which the cover of the inner sleeve is located at the upper end of the sleeve portion, and in a second position in which the cover of the inner sleeve at the lower end of the sleeve portion is mountable in the sleeve portion. The advantage of such a solution is that in one position, the bottom sleeve is closed and in the other position, a corner tab can be added, and it is also possible to remove dirt reaching into the inner sleeve by removing the inner sleeve from the bottom sleeve.

Embodiments of the invention are shown in principle with reference to the drawings.

• 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer ersten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Bodenhülse;
• 2 eine Seitenansicht der Bodenhülse aus 1;
• 3 einen Schnitt nach der Linie III-III aus 2;
• 4 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer zweiten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Bodenhülse;
• 5 eine Seitenansicht der Bodenhülse aus 4;
• 6 einen Schnitt nach der Linie VI-VI aus 5;
• 7 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer dritten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Bodenhülse;
• 8 eine Seitenansicht der Bodenhülse aus 7;
• 9 einen Schnitt nach der Linie IX-IX aus 8 in einer ersten Konfiguration; und
• 10 eine Ansicht gemäß 9 in einer zweiten Konfiguration.

It shows:

• 1 a perspective view of a first embodiment of the ground socket according to the invention;
• 2 a side view of the ground socket 1 ;
• 3 a section along the line III-III 2 ;
• 4 a perspective view of a second embodiment of the ground socket according to the invention;
• 5 a side view of the ground socket 4 ;
• 6 a section along the line VI-VI 5 ;
• 7 a perspective view of a third embodiment of the ground socket according to the invention;
• 8th a side view of the ground socket 7 ;
• 9 a section along the line IX-IX 8th in a first configuration; and
• 10 a view according to 9 in a second configuration.

The 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of a ground socket 1 who are in favor of receiving an in 2 indicated by a dashed line bar-like element 2 serves. The in the 1 to 3 illustrated embodiment of the ground socket 1 is for receiving a rod-like element 2 representing post of a gate, not shown in its entirety, such as a football goal trained.

The ground socket 1 has one with a bore for receiving the rod-like element 2 provided sleeve section 3 on, the one under normal use of the ground socket 1 arranged in the bottom, not shown, bottom end 4 and one at the bottom 4 opposite upper end 5 having. Usually, the ground socket 1 mounted so deep in the ground that part of the upper end 5 extends slightly above the ground upwards. Basically, the most different cross-sectional shapes of the sleeve section 3 conceivable to the rod-like element 2 to be able to record.

At the top 5 of the sleeve section 3 is a protective element around the circumference thereof 6 arranged. The protective element 6 consists at least on its outwardly directed side of a softer material than the material of the sleeve portion 3 , which may be made of aluminum, for example. This will be through the top 5 of the sleeve section 3 possibly causing injury to persons or damage to equipment such as lawn care equipment.

Preferably, the protective element consists 6 of a shock absorbing material, for example a rubbery material, such as EPDM or rubber. The protective element 6 For example, by gluing with the sleeve portion 3 be glued, including a suitable adhesive can be used.

As in the 1 to 3 can be seen, is on the sleeve portion 3 Furthermore, a lid 7 arranged to cover the sleeve portion 3 serves. The lid 7 can be removable or hinged to the sleeve section 3 be connected. As can also be seen in the figures, the protective element is 6 opposite the lid 7 towards the lower end 4 staggered.

The 4 to 6 show a further embodiment of the ground socket 1 , This is for Picking up a rod-like element 2 forming, not shown in the figures tension rod for a goal, such as a football goal, trained. The sleeve section 3 in the 4 to 6 illustrated ground socket 1 is adapted with respect to its cross section to such a tie rod. The other features of the ground socket 1 according to the 4 to 6 essentially those of the 1 to 3 correspond.

In the 7 to 10 is another embodiment of the ground socket 1 shown in this case for receiving a rod-like element 2 forming, not shown Eckfahne is formed. Unlike the ones in the 1 to 3 or in the 4 to 6 illustrated embodiments of the ground socket 1 is inside the sleeve section 3 an inner sleeve 8th arranged. The inner sleeve 8th , which is designed in the manner of an adapter for receiving corner lugs with different diameters, has in the present case a lid 9 on. By this design, the inner sleeve 8th in two different positions or configurations within the sleeve section 3 to be ordered. In 9 is the first position of the inner sleeve 8th within the sleeve section 3 shown. There is the lid 9 the inner sleeve 8th at the top 5 of the sleeve section 3 so that the sleeve section 3 Similar to the embodiments according to the 1 to 6 by means of the lid 7 the case is by means of the lid 9 is covered. In the in 10 shown second position is the lid 9 the inner sleeve 8th at the bottom 4 of the sleeve section 3 so that the sleeve section 3 is open at the top and the corner flag in the inner sleeve 8th can be mounted. It is in the first position, the ingress of dirt in the ground socket 1 through the lid 9 prevented. In the second position will eventually into the inner sleeve 8th getting dirt through the lid 9 stopped and the inner sleeve 8th can by removing the same from the sleeve section 3 be emptied.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 4338302 C2 [0002]
• DE 202004015903 U1 [0003]
• DE 29604235 U1 [0004]
• EP 0428961 B1 [0005]

Claims (12)

Ground sleeve (1) for receiving a rod-like element (2) of a sports device, with a sleeve portion (3) having a lower end (4) arranged in the ground when used as intended and an upper end (5) opposite the lower end (4) , characterized in that at the upper end (5) of the sleeve portion (3) around the circumference of the sleeve portion (3) an at least on its outwardly directed side of a softer material than the material of the sleeve portion (3) existing protective element (6) is arranged. Ground socket after Claim 1 , characterized in that the protective element (6) consists of a shock-absorbing material. Ground socket after Claim 2 , characterized in that the protective element (6) consists of a rubber-like material. Ground socket after Claim 1 . 2 or 3 , characterized in that the protective element (6) is glued to the sleeve portion (4). Ground socket according to one of the Claims 1 to 4 , characterized in that on the sleeve portion (4) has a cover (7) is arranged. Ground socket after Claim 5 , characterized in that the protective element (6) relative to the cover (7) is arranged offset in the direction of the lower end (4). Ground socket according to one of the Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that the bottom sleeve (1) is designed to receive a post of a gate. Ground socket according to one of the Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that the bottom sleeve (1) is designed to receive a tension rod for a goal. Ground socket according to one of the Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that the bottom sleeve (1) is designed to receive a corner vane. Ground socket after Claim 9 , characterized in that within the sleeve portion (1) an inner sleeve (8) is arranged. Ground socket after Claim 10 , characterized in that the inner sleeve (8) has a cover (9). Ground socket after Claim 11 characterized in that the inner sleeve (8) is in a first position in which the lid (9) of the inner sleeve (8) is at the upper end (5) of the sleeve portion (3) and in a second position in which the lid (9) of the inner sleeve (8) is located at the lower end (4) of the sleeve portion (3), in which sleeve portion (3) is mountable.

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