DE202022101551U1 - Fastening clip and clothing system for a double rod panel fence - Google Patents

Abstract

Fastening clip (10, 11) for fixing a decorative element, in particular a surface element (9), on a double rod mat fence element (2) formed from vertical individual rods (3) and horizontal double rods (4), characterized by a first rod receptacle (12) with an access opening ( 18) for a first rod (4.1) and a second rod holder (13) with an access opening (19) for a second rod (4.2) of a double rod (4), the rod holders (12. 13) being attached in different directions (16, 17 ) exhibit.

Description

The present invention relates to a fastening clip for fixing a decorative element, in particular a surface element, to a double rod mat fence element and a cladding system for such a fence.

Rod mat fences are assembled from individual fence elements, with the fence elements present in predetermined dimensions being fastened to one another and/or to fence posts. Double rod mat fence elements are particularly stable, consisting of vertical, parallel spaced rods and horizontal rods arranged on both sides, which in each case lie opposite one another and form parallel, spaced pairs of double rods. The generally round rods, typically 4, 5, 6 or 8 mm thick, are welded together at crossing points to form a lattice structure and limit meshes arranged in a grid-like manner. There is often a desire for opaque rod mat fences, for which the open meshes have to be covered. It is known to lay mesh-high film strips in a meandering manner through the lattice structure. However, the foils are not very weather-resistant and there are undesired open joints to the bars.

From the DE 202017006262 U1 a fastening device for a decorative element that can be fixed to a bar mat fence is known. It has a one or two piece clip that clips onto a single rod. The pivotal mobility of the clip around the rod does not allow hanging decorative elements on a single clip. Flat screen elements can only be properly arranged with the clips on the bar mat fence if several clips are firmly connected to the screen element in the grid specified by the bar mat fence. A flexible arrangement of uniformly prefabricated privacy protection elements on bar mat fence elements with different grid structures and dimensions is not possible.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to create a fastening clip and a related clothing system in which the arrangement of decorative elements, in particular of a flat privacy protection element, on a rod mat fence is improved.

The object is achieved by a fastening clip according to claim 1 and a clothing system according to claim 11. Advantageous refinements of the invention can be found in the dependent claims which refer back to these claims and in the following description of the figures.

According to the invention it is provided that the fastening clip has a first rod holder with an access opening for a first rod and a second rod holder with an access opening for a second rod of a double rod of the double rod mat fence element, the rod holders having different attachment directions to one another.

The two first and second bars, which run parallel to one another and form a respective double bar of the double bar mat fence, are accommodated in separate bar receptacles of the fastening clip. The channel-like rod receptacles run parallel to one another and are open on the longitudinal side, with the rod receptacles having mutually different attachment directions when viewed in cross section or profile. The fastening clip can therefore not simply be clipped onto the double bar in a linear direction running transversely to the longitudinal axis of the bars and removed again, but it must be attached to the double bar in a combined sliding and rotating movement and removed in the opposite sequence of movements.

The first rod holder is first placed on the first rod and clipped onto this rod in a substantially linear movement, in order to then clip the second rod holder onto the second rod in a rotary movement of the fastening clip around the longitudinal axis of the first rod. The further rotational movement of the fastening clip is blocked, so that a holding moment is created by means of which a decorative element arranged on the fastening clip and in particular hanging in front of the fence is held securely.

Due to the access openings pointing in different directions, simultaneous removal of the fastening clip from both rods of the double rod is blocked. The fastening clip and a decorative element possibly connected to the fastening clip are thus fixed much more securely to the double rod, so that unauthorized removal of the decorative element is at least more difficult and, in particular, flat privacy protection elements are better protected against external loads, e.g. from wind.

The rod receptacles essentially enclose the rods on three sides, with the access openings being located on the fourth side, which are preferably designed with at least one insertion bevel. The rod holders can be designed in particular for round rods, from which the rod mat fences are mostly formed. Nevertheless, the arrangement of the fastening clip also works on rods with angular profiles. For a tip free arrangement of the fastening clip on the double rod is the ratio of length to diameter of the rod holder resp. of the rod is preferably greater than or equal to one. The fastening clip can be a molded part stamped from sheet metal or made from plastic by injection molding.

The fastening clip preferably has at least one hook or a receiving groove, in or on which the decorative element can be hung or received with an edge region, in particular standing up. Other known mounting options are possible. Furthermore, the decorative element can be held by the fastening clip in such a way that it is located within a mesh of the fence delimited by the vertical and horizontal bars and, as a flat privacy protection element, at least largely fills the mesh. Alternatively, the decorative element can be held in front of the fence, in which case it preferably covers several meshes of the fence in terms of height and/or width as a planar visual protection element.

In a preferred further development, it is provided that the direction in which the second rod holder is pushed on runs approximately perpendicularly to the connecting line which connects the centers of the two rod holders. The push-on direction running in the range of +/- 20° transversely to the connecting line makes it possible to pivot the second rod holder onto the second rod in a simple manner after the first rod holder has been placed and clipped onto the first rod.

In a preferred further development, it is provided that the attachment directions of the two rod holders are at an angle of between 30 and 240°, preferably between 45 and 180°, particularly preferably between 60 and 120°, so that the fastening clip can be quickly and easily attached to the double rod mat fence and a stable fastening of the fastening clip is ensured with a stable available holding moment for a decorative element arranged on the fastening clip.

In a preferred refinement, it is provided that at least one rod holder is designed in such a way that the received rod is held in a clamped manner, so that the fastening clip is fixed without play and/or rods of different thicknesses can be accommodated.

For this purpose, the at least one rod receptacle can have at least one resilient clamping lug and be at least partially delimited by this clamping lug. In addition or as an alternative, an elastic support or a clamping rib can be provided in the rod receptacle.

In a preferred refinement, it is provided that at least the first rod receptacle is designed in such a way that a round rod can be accommodated in a form-fitting manner. This creates a smooth-running rotary bearing on the first rod receptacle, which is first pushed onto a first rod and the fastening clip is then pivoted about its longitudinal axis onto the second rod. For easy insertion of the round rod into the at least first rod receptacle, the rod receptacle can be at least partially delimited by resilient tabs that have a concave inner contour for receiving the relevant rod in a form-fitting manner.

In a preferred further development, it is provided that at least the second rod receptacle has at least one latching element. As a result, the fastening clip can be captively fixed to the double rod mat fence or at least can only be detached from it by increased detaching forces. The latching element can be cam-shaped with a preferably steeper flank on the latching side and a flatter flank on the attachment side. Alternatively or as a further latching element, a locking tab can be formed in the rod receptacle, which pivots behind the received rod and only releases the rod again when the locking tab is actuated.

In a preferred refinement, two separate U-shaped receiving grooves are provided which run axially parallel to the rod receptacles and have essentially opposite insertion directions, in which a respective edge region of two adjacent planar elements can be received. The fastening clip is designed to separately accommodate the edge regions of two surface elements, the surface elements being able to be fixed to the fastening clip and thus to the rod mat fence without tools and in particular without additional fastening means, without additional processing, such as drilling holes, and without gluing. The two surface elements are held on the rod mat fence at least in the area of the respective fastening clip in a defined mutual arrangement with respect to one another. In this way, a certain mutual distance, a gapless or an overlapping arrangement of the surface elements can be realized. The shanks of the U-shaped receiving grooves enclose the respective edge of the surface elements on both sides, which ensures a secure arrangement of the surface elements on the rod mat fence. The depth of the receiving groove is at least 5mm, preferably at least 10mm deep.

In a preferred further development it is provided that at least one U-shaped receiving groove is located outside of the double bar mat fence element when the fastening clip is clipped onto a double bar. As a result, the at least one surface element is held in front of the fence. Both receiving grooves are preferably outside of the fence, so that both surface elements are held in front of the fence. The surface elements can be attached to the fence in significantly larger dimensions than the mesh dimensions, and they completely and in particular seamlessly cover the covered bars. Large-area privacy protection elements with corresponding decors can thus be used.

In a preferred further development, it is provided that the receiving grooves are at least partially arranged one behind the other—in a direction perpendicular to the received surface elements—so that the two surface elements mutually overlap in their edge regions. The scale-like overlapping arrangement of the surface elements prevents open joints and ensures opaque privacy protection. Due to the separate receiving grooves, the overlapping surface areas of the surface elements are not in contact with one another, but have a distance between them, so that ventilation is provided and moisture in particular can pass unhindered between the decorative elements and drain off.

For receiving a respective surface element without play in a receiving groove, it is advantageous for at least one clamping rib to be formed on at least one leg of at least one U-shaped receiving groove.

The cladding system according to the invention for a fence consisting of at least one double rod mat fence element has several of the fastening clips set out above, which can be arranged in height-staggered rows and within the rows at a mutual distance on double rods of the double rod mat fence element, as well as at least one surface element, in particular a privacy screen element, which its edge areas can be inserted into the U-shaped receiving grooves of the fastening clips.

Depending on the dimensions and the rigidity of the surface element and the external load to be expected, several fastening clips are arranged at a mutual distance on the rod mat fence for a proper fixing of the surface element, in particular aligned with the rod mat fence. 1 to 10 mm thick plastic sheets made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA, also called acrylic glass), polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) as well as aluminum composites and High pressure laminates (HPL) are used. The plastic plates are significantly more resistant than the foil tapes previously used. Not only do they have higher rigidity and heat resistance, they are also more weather-resistant for a long service life. The plastic panels can be dyed through and/or printed with a decoration at least on one side, resulting in a wide variety of design options. The surface elements are preferably held in front of the rod mat fence, so that the covered rods of the rod mat fence no longer disturb the appearance of the privacy screen element from the curtained side.

• 1 ein Bekleidungssystem für einen Doppelstabmattenzaun;
• 2 eine Schnittansicht des Bekleidungssystems;
• 3 eine Detailansicht gemäß Detaildefinition III in 2;
• 4 eine Seitenansicht von einer ersten Ausführungsform eines Befestigungsclips;
• 5 + 6 perspektivische Ansichten des Befestigungsclips aus 4;
• 7 eine zweite Ausführungsform eines Befestigungsclips.

Further advantages and details of the invention can be found in the following description of the figures. Individual technical features of the exemplary embodiment described below can also be combined with previously described exemplary embodiments and the features of the independent claims and any further claims to form objects and methods according to the invention. If it makes sense, functionally equivalent elements are provided with identical reference numbers. Show it

• 1 a cladding system for a double-bar panel fence;
• 2 a sectional view of the clothing system;
• 3 a detail view according to detail definition III in 2 ;
• 4 a side view of a first embodiment of a fastening clip;
• 5 + 6 perspective views of the mounting clip 4 ;
• 7 a second embodiment of a fastening clip.

1 shows a cladding system 1 for a fence consisting of double rod mat fence elements 2 . Double rod mat fence elements 2 consist of vertical, parallel spaced rods 3 and arranged on both sides horizontal first rods 4.1 and second rods 4.2, which are opposite each other and form double rods 4 spaced parallel in the vertical direction. The generally round rods 3, 4.1 and 4.2 are welded together at crossing points to form a lattice structure and define them open stitches 5 arranged in a grid of rows and columns. In the cladding system 1 , surface elements 9 are fastened to the double rod mat fence elements 2 by means of fastening clips 10 , 11 distributed at the lower and upper edges of the surface elements 9 . The surface elements 9 are used for decoration and/or provide privacy protection.

Out of 2 and 3 it can be seen that the surface elements 9 are arranged in a minimally imbricated, seamless arrangement in front of the double rod mat fence. This is because the respective edge regions of adjacent surface elements 9 are accommodated in U-shaped receiving grooves 14 , 15 of a fastening clip 10 which are located one behind the other and are open in opposite directions. The surface elements 9 stand up with their lower edge in a first receiving groove 14 of the fastening clip 10, while they are held in a substantially vertical position at their upper edge by a second receiving groove 15 of another fastening clip 10, 11.

The fastening clip 10, 11 is fastened to a horizontal double rod 4, separate rod receptacles 12, 13 for the two rods 4.1, 4.2 of the double rod 4 being provided on the fastening clip. The channel-like rod receptacles 12, 13, each limited on three sides, run parallel to one another and are open on the long side. According to the invention, their access openings 18, 19 are on different sides, so that the rod receptacles 12, 13—seen in the cross section or profile of the fastening clip—have different attachment directions 16, 17 relative to one another.

Out of 4 the alignment of the slip-on directions 16, 17 and the assembly and disassembly of the fastening clip 10 can be seen. A first rod receptacle 12 is provided for the first rod 4.1 of the double rod 4, and a second rod receptacle 13 is provided for the second rod 4.2. In the exemplary embodiment, the first push-on direction 16 of the first rod receptacle 12 runs in the direction of the connecting line 20 which connects the centers of the two rod receptacles 12 , 13 . Within the scope of the invention, the push-on direction can run in the range from -60° to +150° to the connecting line.

The fastening clip 10 is placed on the first rod 4.1 with the access opening 18 in front and clipped onto this rod in a first linear push-on movement 21 occurring essentially in the push-on direction 16. The second rod holder 13 can then be pivoted in a second rotary push-on movement 22 of the fastening clip 10 around the axis of the first rod 4.1 or the first rod holder 12 towards the second rod 4.2 (this assembly phase is shown in Fig 4 shown) and finally clipped onto this rod 4.2. The second push-on direction 17 associated with the second rod receptacle 13 namely runs essentially perpendicularly to said connecting line 20 and encloses an angle w=90° with the first push-on direction 16 . The mounting clip 10 is removed in the reverse order.

Due to its screwed fixation on the double bar 4, the fastening clip 10 can provide a holding moment, with which surface elements 9 or other decorative elements that are arranged on the side of the second bar receptacle 13 outside of the double bar mat fence element 2 on the fastening clip 10 can be worn.

Out of 5 and 6 the basic structure of the fastening clip 10 made of plastic by injection molding can be seen. The first rod receptacle 12 is delimited by two spring shackles 23, 24, which have opposite concave inner contours, so that the first rod 4.1 to be received is not only clamped but also held in a form-fitting manner, forming a pivot bearing. To form an insertion bevel 25, the ends of the spring tabs 23, 24 are chamfered or angled. In order to form the fastening clip 10 in a simple open/close injection molding tool, the lower spring shackle 3 is divided in two and the upper spring shackle 24 is arranged in the gap formed as a result.

The spring shackles 23, 24 are connected to a web 26, the lower spring shackle 23 also forming the bottom of the first rod receptacle 12. The bottom part of the spring shackle 23 also forms a limitation of the second rod receptacle 13 on its rear side. This is further delimited by the web 26 and a leg 27 extending therefrom. The second rod receptacle 13 has clamping ribs 32 on the tab side and a locking cam 35 on the leg side, so that the fastening clip 10 can only be unscrewed from the double rod 4 again with increased release forces.

Said leg 27 is in turn part of an S-shaped profile section of the fastening clip 10, through which the two U-shaped receiving grooves 14, 15 are formed. The leg 27 is initially followed by a web 28, followed by a further leg 29, a further web 30 and a final leg 31. The middle leg 29 forms a respective lateral boundary of both receiving grooves 14, 15, with clamping ribs 33 and 34 are moulded, for play-free accommodation of the surface elements 9.

7 shows a second embodiment of a fastening clip 11, in which the first receiving groove is omitted. A surface element 9 arranged at the top of the double bar mat fence element 2 can be held via the remaining second receiving groove 15 without a receiving groove that is no longer used protruding in a hook-like manner.

Reference List

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clothing system

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double rod mat fence panel

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Vertical Bar

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Horizontal double bar

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First Staff

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Second Staff

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mesh

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surface element

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mounting clip

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mounting clip

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First rod recording

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Second stick shot

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First receiving groove

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Second receiving groove

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First attachment direction

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access opening

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access opening

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connecting line

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First push-on movement

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Second push-on movement

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spring clip

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spring clip

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lead-in bevel

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web

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clamping rib

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clamping rib

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locking cam

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Patent Literature Cited

• DE 202017006262 U1 [0003]

Claims (12)

Fastening clip (10, 11) for fixing a decorative element, in particular a surface element (9), on a double rod mat fence element (2) formed from vertical individual rods (3) and horizontal double rods (4), characterized by a first rod receptacle (12) with an access opening ( 18) for a first rod (4.1) and a second rod holder (13) with an access opening (19) for a second rod (4.2) of a double rod (4), the rod holders (12. 13) being attached in different directions (16, 17 ) exhibit. fastening clip claim 1 , characterized in that the push-on direction (17) of the second rod holder (13) runs approximately perpendicularly to the connecting line (20) which connects the centers of the two rod holders (12, 13). fastening clip claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the push-on directions (16, 17) of the two rod receptacles (12, 13) are at an angle (w) between 30 and 240°, preferably between 45 and 180°, particularly preferably between 60 and 120°. Fastening clip according to one of Claims 1 until 3 , characterized in that at least one rod receptacle (12, 13) is designed in such a way that the rod (4.1, 4.2) received is held in a clamped manner. Fastening clip according to one of Claims 1 until 4 , characterized in that at least the first rod receptacle (12) is designed in such a way that a round rod (4.1) can be accommodated in a form-fitting manner. Fastening clip according to one of Claims 1 until 5 , characterized in that at least the second rod receptacle (13) has at least one latching element (35). Fastening clip according to one of Claims 1 until 6 characterized by two separate U-shaped receiving grooves (14, 15) running axially parallel to the rod receptacles (12, 13) and having substantially opposite insertion directions for receiving a respective edge region of two adjacent surface elements (9). fastening clip claim 7 , characterized in that at least one U-shaped receiving groove (14, 15) is located outside of the double bar mat fence element (2) when the fastening clip (10, 11) is clipped onto a double bar (4). fastening clip claim 7 or 8th , characterized in that the receiving grooves (14, 15) are at least partially arranged one behind the other, so that the two surface elements (9) overlap one another in their edge regions. Fastening clip according to one of Claims 7 until 9 , characterized in that at least one clamping rib (33, 34) is formed on at least one leg (29) of at least one U-shaped receiving groove (14, 15). Cladding system (1) for a fence consisting of at least one double bar mat fence element (2), having a plurality of fastening clips (10, 11) according to one of Claims 1 until 10 , which are arranged in height-staggered rows and within the rows at a mutual distance on double rods (4) of the double rod mat fence element (2), and at least one surface element (9), in particular a privacy screen element, which has its edge areas in the U-shaped receiving grooves (14 , 15) of the fastening clips (10, 11) is used. clothing system claim 11 , characterized in that the at least one surface element (9) is held in front of the fence.

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