DE20302218U1 - Towel holding element, comprising elastic insertion area for accommodation of corner of textile object - Google Patents

Abstract

The holding element (2) is of a cylindrical shape (6) and made of a suitable synthetic material. A triangular lateral opening (8) is provided with two elastic hook-shaped elements (4a, 4b) at both lower corners. When the corner area of a towel is pressed against the two elements (4a, 4b) the gap between them widens and the insertion of the material is facilitated. As soon as the pressure is released the hooks (4a, 4b) return to their prior position keeping the towel firm between them. Openings (10) in the surface of the element (2) can be used for hanging it to the wall or any other appropriate object.

Description

The invention relates to a clamp for towels, textile articles or like.

There are different clamp brackets for towels or the like known. This is usually bracket-shaped Elements by a spring or the like held together, when using such a clamp with one hand the clip or similar be pushed open must while with the other hand push the towel or the like into the clamp. When removing the towel, the one hand must again Bracket opened be while the towel is removed with the other hand. The disadvantage is here that you have to hang up a towel or the like objects always two hands needed.

The invention is based on the object Reason to avoid the disadvantage mentioned.

The invention is achieved in that an at least sectionally flexible clamping body for receiving a towel, of textile objects or the like is provided and preferably the clamping body is designed such that it acts with a sufficiently high force is deformable at least in sections and that it decreases as the Force action depending of strength the force approximates its initial state.

In the clamp bracket according to the invention Is it possible, a towel or something similar just hang up with one hand, because no clamp has to be pressed apart. Here will rather the sprag by the action of force, that is, by inserting one Towel, pressed apart. Leaves the force after, that is is the towel in the clamp body been pushed, approaching the sprag as far as possible its original state again. Just by the force that can still be exercised by the towel, he can not completely approach its initial state. By striving for clamp body will return to its original state the towel through the clamp body held.

A further development of the invention provides that the sprag is provided in a substantially rigid outer housing.

The clamping body can be fixed by this outer housing become.

Here it is according to the invention possible that the outer case there is at least two individual housings pivotable relative to one another.

Here it is according to the invention possible that the individual housing movable, preferably over a flexible hinge, at least in sections connected to each other are.

So that the pivoting of the sprag does not hindered by the outer housing there is a flexible hinge or the like on this provided that the pivoting movement of the clamping body participates.

Another embodiment of the invention provides before that the single case are not directly connected, preferably the individual housing through the clamp body be positioned.

The individual housings are designed so that they do not interfere with the pivoting movement of the clamp body at all. They only protect the sprag.

According to the invention, it is advantageous if the sprag from at least two at least approximately hook-shaped elements is formed.

The hook-shaped elements make a towel or similar better in the clamp body fixed so that accidental slipping out is avoided.

An embodiment of the invention provides that two identical hook-shaped elements are provided, which are mirror images of each other.

Here, a towel or the like is between the hook-shaped Elements.

According to the invention it is here advantageous if the hook-shaped Elements are flexibly connected to one another, preferably via a flexible hinge.

It is possible that the clamping body is made in one piece is, the area between the hook-shaped ele elements designed flexibly must be so that pivoting is made possible.

According to the invention it is for the connection the hook-shaped Elements advantageous if the hook-shaped elements in the area connected to each other, the area of the hook-shaped elements opposite, where the actual clamping of an object takes place.

With such a connection the hooked The actual clamping effect of the clamping body does not become elements impaired.

The outer shape of the outer case can vary be designed. So it is according to the invention possible, that the outer shape of the outer casing at least nearly cylindrical shape is, with two preferably at least approximately identical and cylindrical Single housing are provided, which are arranged mirror images of each other.

Another embodiment of the invention for the outer housing provides before that the outer shape of the outer casing at least approximately cuboid is, further preferably two at least approximately identical and cuboid Single housing are provided, which are arranged mirror images of each other.

A further development of the invention provides that to fix the clamp bracket to a wall or the like with the outer housing a wall bracket interacts.

With the help of the wall bracket the clamp bracket attached to a wall.

The attachment of the clamp bracket can be done on the wall bracket in different ways. For example these are screwed together.

It is also possible according to the invention that the outer case over a Tongue and groove connection can be connected to the wall bracket, preferably the outer housing has recesses for receiving has locking projections provided on the wall bracket.

Here, the wall bracket is first screwed to the wall and then snapped the outer housing onto the wall bracket.

According to the invention it is also possible that Outer housing over a Tongue and groove connection can be connected to the wall bracket, whereby preferably the wall bracket has recesses for receiving locking projections provided on the outer housing.

Here, the outer housing has the latching projections and the wall bracket on the corresponding recesses.

It is advantageous if the outer shape the wall bracket in the area that cooperates with the outer housing, at least nearly to the outer form of the outer housing in corresponds to the area that interacts with the wall bracket.

This will ensure secure attachment of the outer housing the wall bracket guaranteed. It is advantageous if the outer housing and / or the clamp body and / or the wall bracket are made of plastic.

Plastic has the advantage that such a clamp bracket relatively durable and relatively insensitive to Moisture is. This is particularly advantageous because of such Clamping brackets often in damp rooms, such as bathrooms, kitchens, or laundry rooms find the same use. Such clamps are also often with wet hands touched, whereby plastic clamps are not damaged.

An advantageous embodiment The invention provides that the hook-shaped elements are arranged in this way are that they enclose a cavity open on two sides, the preferably facing away from the actual clamping area tapered towards.

When pinching a towel or a part of the towel remains in the clamp in the cavity. This cavity must be particularly wide in the area be designed in which the towel is inserted, that is, in the actual clamping area. rejuvenated the cavity faces away from the actual clamping area Area, there can better pivot the hook-shaped elements respectively.

It is provided according to the invention that the hook-shaped Elements when swiveling a towel or the like pivotable against each other are.

An advantageous further education of Invention provides that the clamping body on its outside, that through the hook-shaped Enclosed cavity facing away, a notch or The like, which is preferably provided in the area which swings the most when a towel or the like is jammed becomes.

The area is marked by the notch precisely defined on which the hook-shaped elements against each other should be pivoted. Moreover this also makes pivoting easier.

In the clamp bracket according to the invention it is not absolutely necessary that an outer housing is provided. Of course, one such clamp bracket can also be provided in which an outer housing is missing and only the actual clamp body is provided. This can then also the features of the subclaims alone exhibit.

The invention is illustrated below different embodiments explained in more detail.

Show:

1 : A clamp holder according to the invention in a perspective view,

2 : a side view of another clamp and

3 : a top view of a wall bracket.

In the figures, the same or components with the same effect are identified by the same reference symbols.

In 1 is a perspective view of a clamp bracket ( 2 ) shown that a sprag ( 4 ), which is characterized by a cylindrical outer housing ( 6 ) is enclosed.

The sprag ( 4 ) has two hook-shaped elements ( 4a and 4b ), which are arranged opposite each other.

The hook-shaped elements ( 4a and 4b ) are arranged so that they have a cavity ( 8th ) which is open on two sides. In this cavity ( 8th ) a part of a towel is inserted when this through the clamp holder ( 2 ) should be kept.

The cavity ( 8th ) tapers towards the top, i.e. towards the area in which the actual clamping effect is no longer produced.

When a towel is pinched, it is placed between the hook-shaped elements ( 4a and 4b ) pushed, which are pivoted outwards. The actual pivoting he follows in the area of the sprag ( 4 ) and the outer housing ( 6 ) attached to the tapered area of the cavity ( 8th ) adjoins.

By tapering the cavity ( 8th ) the exact pivot point of the hook-shaped elements ( 4a and 4b ) is specified and pivoting is also made easier.

The clamp bracket ( 2 ) has several recesses in its side area ( 10 ) on, which can interact with locking projections of a wall bracket.

In 2 is a side view of a similar clamp bracket ( 12 ). Here too, a sprag ( 14 ) is provided, which is essentially formed from two hook-shaped elements. Here too, the hook-shaped elements enclose a cavity ( 16 ), which tapers towards the top. In this embodiment, both hook-shaped elements are constructed exactly the same.

The sprag ( 14 ) is from an outer housing ( 18 ) enclosed. In its right edge there is a recess ( 20 ) is provided, which can interact with a corresponding wall bracket.

When inserting a towel in this clamp holder ( 12 ), this is pushed between the hook-shaped elements, which are pressed apart. These are in their upper area, i.e. in the area of the sprag ( 14 ) which corresponds to the tapered cavity ( 16 ) is pivoted. In order to enable a targeted pivoting of the hook-shaped elements and also to facilitate pivoting, on the outside of the clamp body ( 14 ), i.e. on the side facing the cavity ( 16 ) a notch ( 22 ) intended.

3 shows a possible wall bracket ( 24 ). This is with the help of a through the mounting hole ( 26 ) screw attached to a wall.

The wall bracket ( 24 ) has two locking projections ( 28 ) that can interact with corresponding recesses in a clamp bracket. There are also three locking rings ( 30 ) are provided, which can also interact with corresponding recesses for fastening. Through the locking rings ( 30 ), a clamping bracket will also slip out of the wall mounting ( 24 ) prevented.

The invention is not based on the exemplary embodiments mentioned limited. Further configurations are possible. Advantageous configurations result from the features of Dependent claims.

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Claims (19)

Clamp bracket ( 2 . 12 ) for towels, textile objects or the like, characterized in that an at least partially flexible clamping body ( 4 . 14 ) is provided for holding a towel, textile objects or the like and preferably the clamping body ( 4 . 14 ) is designed in such a way that it is deformable at least in sections when the force is sufficiently high and that it approximates its initial state again when the force decreases as a function of the strength of the force. Clamping bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that the clamping body ( 4 . 14 ) in an essentially rigid outer housing ( 6 . 18 ) is provided. Clamping bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that this Outer housing there is at least two individual housings pivotable relative to one another. Clamping bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that the Single housing movable, preferably over a flexible hinge, at least in sections connected to each other are. Clamping bracket according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that that the Single housing are not directly connected, preferably the individual housing through the clamp body be positioned. Clamping bracket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping body ( 4 . 14 ) from at least two at least approximately hook-shaped elements ( 4a . 4b ) is formed. Clamp holder according to claim 6, characterized in that two identical hook-shaped elements ( 4a . 4b ) are provided, which are arranged in mirror image to each other. Clamping bracket according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the hook-shaped elements ( 4a . 4b ) are flexibly connected to each other, preferably via a flexible hinge. Clamp holder according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the hook-shaped elements ( 4a . 4b ) are connected to each other in the area that corresponds to the area of the hook-shaped elements ( 4a . 4b ) opposite, in which the actual clamping of an object takes place. Clamp holder according to one of claims 3 to 9, characterized in that the outer shape of the outer housing ( 6 . 18 ) is at least approximately cylindrical, further preferably two at least approximately identical and cylindrical individual housings are provided, which are arranged in mirror image to one another. Clamping bracket according to one of claims 3 to 9, characterized in that the outer shape of the outer casing at least approximately cuboid is, further preferably two at least approximately identical and cuboid Single housing are provided, which are arranged mirror images of each other. Clamp holder according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for fastening the clamp holder ( 2 . 12 ) on a wall or the like, the outer housing with a wall bracket ( 24 ) interacts. Clamping bracket according to claim 12, characterized in that the outer housing ( 6 . 18 ) via a tongue and groove connection with the wall bracket ( 24 ) is connectable, the outer housing ( 6 . 18 ) Recesses ( 10 . 20 ) for mounting on the wall bracket ( 24 ) provided locking projections ( 28 . 30 ) having. Clamping bracket according to claim 12, characterized in that that this Outer housing via a tongue and groove connection is connectable to the wall bracket, preferably the wall bracket recesses for the Inclusion of provided on the outer housing latching projections having. Clamping bracket according to one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the outer shape of the wall bracket ( 24 ) in the area that is connected to the outer housing ( 6 . 18 ) interacts, at least approximately to the outer shape of the outer housing ( 6 . 18 ) in the area with the wall bracket ( 24 ) cooperates, corresponds. Clamping bracket according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer housing ( 6 . 18 ) and / or the clamping body ( 4 . 14 ) and / or the wall bracket ( 24 ) are made of plastic. Clamp holder according to one of claims 6 to 16, characterized in that the hook-shaped elements ( 4a . 4b ) are arranged so that they have a cavity open on two sides ( 8th . 16 ) enclose, which tapers preferably towards the area facing away from the actual clamping area. Clamp holder according to one of claims 6 to 17, characterized in that the hook-shaped elements ( 4a . 4b ) are pivotable against each other when a towel or the like is jammed. Clamping bracket according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that the clamping body ( 4 . 14 ) on the outside, which the hook-shaped elements ( 4a . 4b ) enclosed cavity ( 8th . 16 ) a notch ( 22 ) or the like, which is preferably provided in the area which is pivoted the most when a towel or the like is clamped.