DK175737B1 - Support for object e.g. book, periodical, has cut-out sections formed in second part of each element and pass into cut-out section in first part with same depth as material thickness of both elements and fitted with segments in second part - Google Patents

Abstract

The support has two elements (1,10), each having two parts (2,11,3,12) that are connected to each other along a connection line (4,13). The part (3,12) has segments (6,16) separated by cut-out sections (7,15). Each cut-out section pass into a cut-out section (8,17) in part (2,11) with same depth as material thickness of element (1,10). The segments (6,16) in part (3,12) fit the cut-out sections (7,15). The two elements form an angle with each other and support objects. The elements are separable to be detachably assembled with each other.

Description

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The invention relates to a support for an object, and of the kind adapted to support the object with two elements forming an angle with each other, and wherein the two elements of the support are separate and arranged to be releasably joined together, and each member being comprised of a first and second members interconnected along a connecting line, forming an angle of equal size to the angle between the two elements, such supports being widely used as book supports for holding books and similar objects arranged in an upright position in, for example, a library, institution, office or private home.

The book supports generally each consist of a plate bent along a bending line, so that two parts are formed forming an angle of normally 90 ° with each other. In use, the one part of the book support is held against a support by the weight of the object, while the other part of the book support thus held supports the object against tipping over.

Another such support is known from US Patent No. 4,897,139. This patent describes a book support consisting of two elements which are separate and arranged to be releasably joined together.

These known book supports are simple, but suffer from the disadvantage that they can only be used in the above manner and are therefore not suitable for supporting objects of a design other than 30 books, e.g. relatively thin booklets or sheets that are best supported in a horizontal or inclined position or objects such as a variety of CDs.

Therefore, it is necessary to use supports with other configuration for these and many other objects. This, for example, incurs unnecessary costs for libraries

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In investing in and stockpiling many different kinds of H

You support. IN

I | Another shortcoming of the abovementioned book supports is that they

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expensive to store and ship. H

In a first aspect of the invention, support for the H is disclosed

Initially mentioned species which are adapted to support I

10 objects with different designs. IN

In another aspect of the invention, support for the H is disclosed

In the first mentioned species, which is adapted to be capable of H

H occupy a variety of configurations. H

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I. In a third aspect of the invention, support is provided by it

Initially mentioned species which has a simple and inexpensive H

In construction. IN

In a fourth aspect of the invention, support for the H is disclosed

initially mentioned, which is relatively inexpensive to store H

and shipping. H

The new and distinctive feature of the invention is that each one

The second part of the H 25 element is formed with a number of cuts and an I

number of segments separated by the cuts that each H

carving in the other party of each element becomes a carving in I

its first part having at least the same depth as the element I

thickness, and that the segments of the other part of one element H

30 matches the cuts in the second member of the second element. * I

By number is meant in the above sense and in the following H

any integer, including one. IN

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As can be seen, the two elements of the support are essentially designed as book supports which can be used separately, but which together form a particularly effective book support.

Another advantage is that the support is relatively inexpensive to store and ship when it takes place in a separate state where the support fills much less than a conventional bookshelf.

The elements are assembled quickly and easily by simply sliding the segments of the one element through the cuts of the other element until their bottom abuts the first part of the elements on the same side as their respective segments, and then the two elements rotate relative to each other until the segments abut the other side of the first 15 of the elements.

Thereby, the two elements form a V of, for example, 90 °, which is torque-fixed in the opening direction of the V and therefore in this direction is able to effectively support the one element with e.g. one or more books that are on the other element against tipping over.

The two elements can be separated as quickly and easily by simply performing the above operations in the reverse order.

When, at least in the first part of the one element, one or more slots are formed, which preferably extend parallel to the connecting line, the support according to the invention is enabled to form configurations which are suitable for supporting each particular object type as needed. .

Such a configuration can be formed, for example, by sliding the segments of one element through a slot in the other element; i from one side until the bottom of its cuts abuts this side, and then rotate the two elements relative to each other until the segments abut the other element Μ,

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other side. As with the above example, the two I come

In elements now to form a V, which is momentarily fixed in the V's I

In the opening direction, whereby the support becomes effective in this direction. IN

I 5 In this case too, the two elements can be quickly and easily

separate again by simply performing the above operations in I

reverse order. IN

H in The two elements may optionally be formed on different I

In 10 ways. Thus, at least in the first I of the one element

In a party, a whole series of slits are designed in such a way that you

the row in the transverse line I

flushes with a cut in the other part of the same element. Thereby I

increases the number of configurations the support can take. IN

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H A simple and appropriate design of the support is achieved when it

In one element the other part is formed with two cuts and an I

In segment and the second element of the second element with two segments and one I

neckline. IN

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The invention is explained in more detail below, describing an I

for example only the embodiment of the support and I

further beneficial properties and technical effects under I

reference to the drawing in which:

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FIG. 1 shows two separate elements for a support according to I

the invention, seen in perspective, I

FIG. 2 shows, in perspective, the support gathered so that it

30 forms a first configuration, I

FIG. 3 shows, in perspective, the support gathered so that it

H forms another configuration, I

FIG. 4 shows, in perspective, the support combined so that it

form a third configuration and I

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FIG. 5 shows, in perspective, the support gathered so that it

forming a fourth configuration I

The support according to the invention may be made on any one

appropriate manner and of any suitable material. IN

For example, each of its elements may be molded of plastic I

or metal, or consist of two welded plates. Furthermore, I

the elements may be made of different materials. IN

However, in the following, it is assumed that each element is made by I

bending a single rectangular plate along a bending line on an I

such that each element will consist of two I

rectangular parts forming an angle to each other. The ten

15 further assumes that this angle is about 90 °. IN

The plate can e.g. be of stainless steel and have a thickness of

between 0.3 mm and 1.5 mm, preferably between 0.5 mm and 1.25 l

mm. IN

The first element, which is indicated in its entirety by I

The reference number 1 consists of a first party 2 and a second party I

3, which is formed by bending along a bending line 4

rectangular plate with side edges 5 extending transversely I

25 of the bending line. IN

In the case shown, the second element of the first element is formed I

with two segments 6 separated by a cut 7. I

The cut-out 7 goes into a cut-out 8 in the first part with I

30 a depth equal to or slightly greater than the element I

thickness. IN

In a row that aligns with the cutout in the first element I

second party, there is in its first party spaced apart

35 additionally formed two slots 9 extending in one with I

the bending line 4 is substantially parallel. 'I

DK I GB DK 175737 B1 I The first part of the first element has a transverse extension in the bending line of between 100 mm and 400 mm, preferably between 120 I mm and 250 mm, while its second part has an extension of I 5 across the bending line. preferably between 7 mm and 50 mm, preferably between 15 mm and 40 mm. The distance between the side edges 5 is between 80 mm and 210, preferably between 100 mm and 150 mm.

Correspondingly, in the second element indicated by reference numeral 10, a first portion 11 and a second portion 12 formed by bending a rectangular plate with side edges 14 extending along a bending line 13 across the bend line.

15 In the case shown, the second part of the second element is formed H 'with two cuts 15 separated by a segment 16. |

The notches 15 each pass into a notch 17 in the first portion at a depth equal to or slightly greater than the thickness of the element.

H The width of the segments 6 in the second part of the first element corresponds to or is smaller than the width of the cuts 15 in the second part of the second element.

Preferably, the first member 11 of the second member across the bending line has an extension which is smaller than the first member's first member, while its second member preferably has the same extent as the second member's second member and the same distance between the side edges 14 as the first member. spacing 30 between the side edges 5, or in other words, the two elements are preferably equally wide.

Both segments of the elements and the cuts are symmetrically H arranged around a line of symmetry 18 and 19, respectively, which extend transversely of the first line's bending line 4 and the second element's bending line 13. The width of the a 7 segments and the cuts in the second part of the first element also corresponds to the width of the segments and cuts in the second part of the second element.

Thus, the segments of the first element can be fitted into the cuts and vice versa of the second element, just as the segment of the second element can fit into the slots of the first element, while the side edges of the two elements, respectively, 5 and 14 intersect, when the two elements are assembled, whereby the 10 elements in the unified state will appear as a unit with an architecturally natural and appealing appearance.

The assembly takes place by sliding from the one side of the first element the segment of the second element onto the second side of the first element via the cut-out or a slot in the first element until the bottom of the second element's cut abuts the first side of the first element, after which the two elements are rotated relative to each other until the segment abuts the other side of the first element.

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The two elements now form an angle of about 90 ° and are momentarily connected in the opening direction of this angle, but not in the opposite direction.

25 Due to the separate arrangement of the elements, they can be assembled quickly and easily in several different ways and form several different configurations.

Since the connection between the two elements is only torque-fixed in the opening direction of the angle, the elements are allowed to be quickly and easily disassembled to possibly be assembled in a different configuration or in separate state to be stored until the support is needed again. . FIG. 2 shows the two elements together in a first configuration. The segments of the elements are moved on the opposite of their other

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Party facing side of each other's first party in the way you are

In described above. The two elements form an angle of 90 ° and I

You are now assembled in a connection which is momentarily fixed in the angle I

In the opening direction. IN

I This initial configuration is suitable for supporting I

For example, books that wanted to be kept in place in upright I

In position. The books are on the first party of the second element and the I

In the second element of the first element, whereby the aid is effectively maintained

In 10 fixed to a substrate, e.g. a bookcase using the weight of the books. IN

The books themselves support the overthrow of the first - and second

In the party thus retained, the first and the I are respectively supported

In the second element. IN

I 15 The first element of the second element has a sufficiently large I

Extending across the bend line to be able to safely

You support yourself a relatively thick book and in many cases I

Advantageously several books of ordinary thickness. IN

FIG. 3 shows the two elements together in a different configuration. IN

In the other element the other party is shot from one side on I

In the other side of the first element's first part via it

H upper slot in this one, after which the two elements are rotated one

angle of about 90 °. Thereby comes the second element of the second element

25 parties to abut against the first element of the first element, I

whereby the elements are joined together in a compound which. IN

is momentarily fixed in the opening direction of the angle. IN

When the support in this second configuration is placed on a support I

30 with the bending line 8 of the first element and a transverse edge 20 I

on the first element of the second element resting on the substrate, -I

the support comes to form a rigid and stable structure, I

the reaction forces from the substrate affecting the support with an I

torque which is absorbed by the torque-constant connection between the two I

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The first element's first element now forms an oblique inclined support for an object placed on the support, while the second element's second element prevents the object from sliding down the inclined surface.

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The degree of inclination desired is determined by the distance of the slit from the bending line 4 on the first element and by the extension of the first part 11 of the second element across the bending line 13. In the case shown, the extent 10 is advantageously substantially smaller than the corresponding extent of the first element first party.

The second configuration is suitable for supporting publications such as magazines, booklets and newspapers that are often so thin and unstable that they cannot easily stand upright. The oblique orientation immediately allows the audience to see and read, for example, an outgoing front page of a publication that is on the support, thereby quickly and easily orienting itself on the content of the publication.

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Preferably, the extent of both heads of the first member of the first element is such that thin publications can be stably supported.

Preferably, the second element of the first element has such an extension across the bend line that a publication is safely and effectively prevented from sliding down the inclined surface, and that several publications may be placed on the support at the same time.

FIG. 4 shows the two elements assembled in a third configuration which differs from the second configuration in that the second part of the second element is passed on the other side of the first part of the first element via the lower slot thereof. Thereby, the first member of the first element will form a steeper support for an object mounted on the support.

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I In this third configuration too, the support is suitable as I

In support of relatively thin and unstable publications,

but the steeper slope of the first part I of the first element

gives the audience a different and in some cases better reading angle. IN

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Both the second and third configurations are also suitable as I

supporting one or more A4 sheets, for example, and both

they form an excellent concept holder, just as they are well suited

In support of, for example, a published book while reading I

In this 10. IN

FIG. 5 shows the two elements assembled in a fourth configuration, I

which closely matches the other configuration. But in this you

In case, the support is inversely placed on the support with an I

15 transverse edges 21 and 22 of the first element respectively I

H first and second parties resting on the ground. IN

In this configuration, the support is suitable for supporting I

for example, CDs with the bottom edge resting on the first I

20 element first member inclined downwardly towards second I

element's first party. On the support there can be a stable I

range of CDs. One of these CDs can be easily and conveniently taken

out of range to be studied or used without risk to you

thereby overturning the other CDs. IN

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In addition, the fourth configuration is also very suitable as I

H support for index cards. IN

H The embodiments and I shown above and in the drawing

H 30 configurations are to be understood as exemplary only, since I

H, within the scope of the scope of the invention, you can

many other embodiments and configurations are envisaged. IN

Thus, the first part of the first element may be formed with I

H 35 more than two slots, thereby increasing the number of configurations that I

the amount of aid may be increased accordingly. IN

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In addition, like the first element of the second element, the first part of the element can be formed with slots, and further the second part of both elements can also be formed with slots.

In addition to slots parallel to the bending line, the elements may also have slots forming an angle of I, for example, 90 ° with these bending lines.

10 A party to an element need not be rectangular either

Instead, I may take the form of, for example, an equilateral trapezoid, I

In or be designed with a special artistic design. IN

In addition, the number of segments and cuts may be greater

In 15 than two. IN

In addition, particularly wide objects can be supported by two or more I

In supports which are placed side by side. IN

I As can be seen from the above description, the aid according to I

In the invention, the advantageous feature is that it is fast and easy

You can change to configurations, each designed for you

In being able to support just one of several different object types, I

These include books, magazines, magazines, booklets, I

In 25 newspapers, brochures, sheets of paper, index cards and CDs, like

The aid can be used as a concept holder and to support an I

In the open book. IN

Another advantage is that the aid is stored and

In 30 consignments in separate condition where it fills relatively little. IN

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Claims (10)

1. Support for an object, and of the kind adapted to II to support the object with two elements (1; 10) forming an I 5 angle with each other, the elements (1; 10) being separate, I and arranged to be detachably joined together, and II 'each element (1; 10) consists of a first part (2; 11) and a second part (3; 12) interconnected along an II connecting line (4 13) and mutually forming an angle of I of 10 the same size as the angle of the two elements (1; 10) forming with each other, characterized in that each element (1; 10) has a different part (3; 12) are formed with I a number of cuts (7; 15) and a number of segments (6, -16), which are separated by the cuts (7, -15), I 15. that each cut (7; 15) in each element (1; 10) second In part (3; 12) passes into a cutout (8; 17) in its first part at least the same depth as the thickness of the element (1; 10), and - the segments (6; 16) of one element (1; 10) second part H 20 (3; 12) fits u the cuts (7; 15) of the second part (3; 12) of the second element (1; 10). Support according to claim 1, characterized in that at least in the first part (2; 11) of the one element (1; 10) at least one slot (9) is formed, which is preferably parallel to the connecting line (4; 13). Support according to claim 2, characterized in that the at least one slot (9) lies in at least one row which is flush with a cut-off {7, -15) in the transverse line <4; the second part (3; 12) of the element {1, -10). Support according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that at least in the first part (2; 11) of the one element (1; 10), two slots (9) are arranged which are arranged with mutual DK 175737 B1 distance in the transverse direction of the connecting line (4, -13). Support according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that> 5 the second part (12) of one element (10) is formed with two cut-outs (15) and one segment (16) and the other element (1) second part (3) with two segments (6) and one cutout (7). Support according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that the angle between the two parts (2; 11; 3; 12) of each element (1; 10) is approx. 90 °. A support according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that the other part (3; 12) has an extension across the connecting line (4; 13) of between 7 mm and 50 mm, preferably between 15 mm and 40 mm. mm. Support according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that the first part (2; 11) of the first element (1; 10) has a greater extent across the connecting line (4; 13) than the second element (1). ; 10) first portion (2; 11), and that the extension of the first element (1; 10) across the connecting line (4; 13) is between 100 mm and 400 mm, preferably between 120 mm and 250 mm. Support according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that both elements (1; 10) have the same distance between the side edges and that this distance is between 80 mm and 210 30 mm, preferably between 100 ram and 150 mm. Support according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that the sheets are made of plastic or metal of a thickness of between 0.3 mm and 1.5 mm, preferably between 0.5 mm and 1.25 frames.