EP0051863B1 - Device for carrying skis - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for carrying skis comprising a T-shaped frame member including a vertical element and a horizontal element. The horizontal element is composed first and second intermediate members each having one end pivotably connected to the vertical element at one end thereof. A pair of pressing flaps are respectively pivotably connected to the intermediate members at the ends thereof remote from the ends which are connected to the vertical element. The pressing flaps are pivotably movable between an extended horizontal position and two vertical collapsed or storage positions. In one vertical position, the intermediate members extend horizontally and in the second more compact collapsed position, the intermediate members extend substantially vertical in adjoining relation to the vertical element. A shackle is provided for engaging the flaps when they are in an orientation parallel to the vertical element.

Description

The invention relates to a device for carrying skis, consisting of a T-shaped frame piece, on the horizontal portion of which pivotable press flaps are articulated, which can be connected in the high position by a bracket.

In a known device for carrying skis, the horizontal section is firmly connected to the vertical section of the T-shaped frame piece, so that the entire carrying device is a relatively bulky structure even when the press flaps are folded up (US Pat. No. 3,990,655).

The invention has for its object to design the device for carrying skis so that the device can be folded into a less bulky unit.

According to the invention this is achieved in that the horizontal section is formed from two intermediate pieces, which are articulated to the vertical section and whose hinge axes are arranged close or directly to the vertical section and which carry the articulated press flaps, and that the vertical section is horizontal has extending bearing supports by which the intermediate pieces are held in the horizontal position, and that each hinge axis for the press flap is mounted in projections of each intermediate piece, the projections having a vertical support surface which forms a stop for the press flap in a horizontal position.

It is thereby initially achieved that after the skis have been removed from the device, the articulated intermediate piece can also be folded up, so that the entire device has a relatively small thickness and can therefore be easily accommodated in a carrying bag which is usually carried by the skiers.

This special mounting of the articulated intermediate piece on the one hand and on the other hand the press flap articulated on the intermediate piece ensures that the press flap always assumes an approximately horizontal position in the unfolded state of the device without the user having to take additional measures for this.

The bracket is articulated on the press flap. In particular, the design is such that the bracket is connected in an articulated manner to a T-shaped fastening tab which is inserted through a corresponding opening in the press flap.

This allows the bracket on the inside of the press flap to be folded down if the device is to be folded up for the purpose of stowing.

• - Fig. 1 zeigt die Vorrichtung von der Seite;
• Fig. 2 zeigt die Vorrichtung ebenfalls von der Seite, jedoch mit hochgeklapptem Zwischenstück;
• Fig. 3 ist eine Ansicht in Richtung des Pfeiles 111;
• Fig. 4 zeigt die auseinandergeklappte Vorrichtung von oben;
• Fig. 5 und 6 zeigen den Bügel zum Zusammenhalten der Pressklappen;
• Fig. 7 zeigt den Verriegelungszapfen.

An example embodiment is shown in the drawing.

• - Fig. 1 shows the device from the side;
• Fig. 2 shows the device also from the side, but with the intermediate piece folded up;
• Fig. 3 is a view in the direction of arrow 111;
• Fig. 4 shows the unfolded device from above;
• 5 and 6 show the bracket for holding the press flaps together;
• Fig. 7 shows the locking pin.

The device consists of the overall T-shaped frame section 1, which has the horizontal section 3 and the vertical section 2. The horizontal section 3 is formed from two intermediate pieces 3a, 3b which are articulated to the vertical section 2 at 5 and 6, respectively, and whose articulated axes 5b, 6b are arranged close to or directly on the vertical section 2.

The articulated intermediate pieces 3a and 3b carry the press flaps 5a and 6a, which are articulated thereon.

The vertical section 2 carries at the lower end horizontally extending bearing supports 7 and 8, on which the intermediate pieces 3a, 3b rest when they assume the horizontal position. As a result, the intermediate pieces can only make a pivoting movement into the horizontal position.

The hinge axis 9 or 9a for the press flap 5a, 6a is mounted in projections 10 or 10a of the intermediate piece 3a or 3b. The projections have a vertical support surface 11, so that when the press flap 5a or 5b is folded down into the horizontal position, the press flap finds a stop on this support surface. It is thereby achieved that the press flaps automatically assume a horizontal position when the device is unfolded; likewise the intermediate pieces 3a and 3b, so that special measures for holding the press flaps in the horizontal position are not necessary. The hinge axes 9, 9a are inserted through a sleeve 12 which is arranged in the press flap. The joint axis 9 or 9a therefore extends on the one hand through the projections 10, 10a of the intermediate piece 3a or 3b and on the other hand through the sleeve 12 of the press flap 5a or 6a.

The bracket 13 is pivotally attached to the press flap for connecting the press flaps. For this purpose, a T-shaped fastening tab 13a is used, as can be seen in detail from FIGS. 5 and 6. The fastening tab 13a of the bracket 13 is articulated at 14 to the bracket 13, which has the bores 15 with widening 16. A locking pin 17 with a locking lug 18 (FIG. 7) is inserted through the bore 15.

The bracket is located with a T-shaped fastening tab 13a in a corresponding recess 19 of the press flap 5a or 6a. The T-shaped design of the fastening tab prevents the bracket from being pulled out in a certain direction. On the other hand, the articulated arrangement of the bracket on the fastening strap ensures that, if the entire device is folded, the bracket can be folded over accordingly so that it can assume the space-saving position required for the folding.

2 shows the device with the intermediate pieces 3a, 3b folded up.

4 with a handle is designated.

Claims (1)

1. Device, for the carrying of skis, consisting of a T-shaped frame member (2, 3), at the horizontal part member (3) of which pivotable press flaps (5a, 6a) are articulated, which in upright setting are connectible by a strap (13), characterised thereby, that the horizontal part member (3) is formed of two intermediate members (3a, 3b), which are articulatedly mounted at the vertical part member (2) and the hinge pins (5b, 6b) of which are arranged near to or directly at the vertical part member (2) and which carry the articulated press flaps (5a, 6a), that the vertical part member (2) carries horizontally extending bearing supports (7, 8), by which the intermediate members (3a, 3b) are held in the horizontal position and that each hinge pin (9, 9a) for the press flap (5a, 6a) is borne in projections (10, 10a) of each intermediate member (3a, 3b), wherein the projections (10, 10a) display a vertical support surface (11), which forms an abutment for the press flap in horizontal position.

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