EP0510472B1 - Collector for animal excrement - Google Patents

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EP0510472B1
EP0510472B1 EP92106338A EP92106338A EP0510472B1 EP 0510472 B1 EP0510472 B1 EP 0510472B1 EP 92106338 A EP92106338 A EP 92106338A EP 92106338 A EP92106338 A EP 92106338A EP 0510472 B1 EP0510472 B1 EP 0510472B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E01—CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES
    • E01H—STREET CLEANING; CLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYS; CLEANING BEACHES; DISPERSING OR PREVENTING FOG IN GENERAL CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLS
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  • the invention relates to a receiving device for animal excrement according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a receiving device for animal excrement according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a device is known from DE-A-24 13 126. On page 2 of the description, at the end of the second paragraph, it indicates resilient arms between which the receiving bag can be pushed.
  • a similar device - but with an inner rod instead of a tube - is known from US-A-44 66 647.
  • This device also has two spreader arms which can be moved out of the outer tube and can thereby be spread in order to hold a receiving bag between them.
  • both previously known devices it is advantageous in the case of both previously known devices that the tools can be drawn into the outer tube when not in use and thus covered.
  • a disadvantage of both known devices is that a bag is struck around the arms is or is stretched between the arms, is inevitably pulled with a portion of its upper open end over the floor and thus through the dirt, so that contamination of the hands is inevitable if the bag is then to be closed.
  • DE-A-24 13 126 therefore proposes that the inner tube, after the dog's droppings be caught, be drawn back into the outer tube under the action of a spring so quickly that the collecting bag tears off and can, for example, remain on the side of the road.
  • the receiving bag should therefore no longer be touched at all.
  • it is questionable whether it actually tears off immediately or is pulled on and partially into the outer tube due to the spring action and then bursts in a highly undesirable manner. This would considerably increase the risk of contamination for the user of the known device.
  • the invention has for its object to improve a generic device for receiving animal excrement in such a way that both the recording of animal excrement and the disposal of the used pouch can be done hygienically and safely.
  • the invention proposes to create a pliers-like two-part holding device, into which a bag can be inserted, which can be wrapped around the spreading vane elements over a large area.
  • the shovel When open, the shovel is placed over the animal excrement and down to the ground. It is then closed by moving the intermediate tube out of the outer tube and over the two blade elements under spring pressure.
  • the receiving bag only moves with its middle area over the floor, its outer edge area, which is turned back far, remains free of dirt. Because an intermediate tube can be lowered from the outer tube around the spreading blade elements, these two sub-elements of the holding device are inevitably closed, so that the animal excrement is safely accommodated between them within the bag.
  • Unintentional loosening or opening of the receptacle is not possible, since they are held together by the intermediate tube that closes around them.
  • the free and unpolluted end of the bag can now be gripped so that the bag can be closed and disposed of without the risk of the user becoming dirty.
  • 1 shows a device according to the invention for receiving animal excrement, which comprises an outer tube 2, an intermediate tube 3 and a support body 4.
  • the support body 4 carries a holding device 5, which consists of two blade halves 6 and a bent wire bracket 7.
  • the wire bracket 7 is bent in a substantially U-shaped manner in its rear interior area, the two arms of the holding device 5 being bent substantially V-shaped to one another in the further course. Because of their spring elasticity, they spread when the holding device, as shown in FIG. 2, is pushed or pulled out of the tube.
  • a spring-loaded locking lug 8 engages a front recess 9 of the intermediate tube 3. If the locking lug 8 is moved upward by pressure on a lever 10, the intermediate tube 3 slides from its retracted position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 into an advanced or extended position shown in FIG. 3 Position.
  • the intermediate tube 3 is moved out of the outer tube 2 by a spiral spring 11.
  • the spiral spring instead of the spiral spring, another form of energy storage can be used to move the intermediate tube 3 out of the outer tube 2.
  • the drive can take place by means of a battery or accumulator in connection with an electric motor.
  • the intermediate tube 3 is held in its extended position by the engagement of the locking lug 8 in a rear recess 12.
  • the holding device 5 is first pulled out of the outer tube 2 and the intermediate tube 3 by means of a suitable traction device in relation to the rest position shown in FIG. 1. This pull-out movement is determined and limited by the length of a thread 14.
  • the spring action of the wire bracket 7 expands the blade halves 6.
  • the receiving space between them for the animal excrement is enlarged in this way and enables the insertion of a receiving bag, which is indicated schematically by 15.
  • the open end 16 of the receiving bag 15 can be wrapped far around the holding device 5.
  • the ready-to-use receiving device is now brought over the animal excrement, so that the animal excrement is between the two Blade halves 6 are located within the receiving bag 15.
  • the intermediate tube 3 is now driven out of the outer tube 2 by the spiral spring 11. This extending movement brings together the previously spread blade halves 6, so that an almost closed receiving space for the animal excrement is created.
  • the intermediate tube 3 moves between the two arms of the wire bracket 7 on the one hand and the loosely turned end of the receiving bag 15 on the other.
  • the receiving bag is only dirty on the inside and in the forehead region of the blade halves 6, where it was pressed onto the floor by the blade halves 6. Therefore, the folded-over area of the receiving bag 15 is not contaminated up to its peripheral open end 16, so that in this area the receiving bag 15 can be gripped and closed without problems, for example knotted.
  • the intermediate tube 3 can, however, also be pushed back individually into the outer tube 2, so that the holding device 5 spreads again and the filled and closed receiving bag 15 can be removed and disposed of. Then the clean and still spread Holding device 5 are inserted into the intermediate tube 3.
  • FIG. 3 the intermediate tube 3 is shown extended compared to Figs. 1 and 2. 1 to 3 with such an extended intermediate tube 3, whereby the outer tube 2 can be extended accordingly, creates a storage space in the front area of the receiving device 1.
  • the intermediate tube 3 by the force of the spring 11, the two arms of the wire bracket 7 pressed together and thus brought together the two blade halves 6, the knotted end of the receiving bag 15 can be arranged in this storage space.
  • the storage space in the front area of the receiving device 1 can be completely closed off by a cover, as is also shown in FIG. 3.
  • the lid should cover at least the intermediate tube 3 and thus the storage space created.
  • the cover can, as shown in Fig. 3, be adapted to the intermediate tube 3. However, it can also cover both the intermediate tube 3 and the receiving tube 2, so that in this case it would only be placed on the receiving device 1 when the intermediate tube 3 has been returned to the outer tube 2.
  • a receiving device with a circular tube cross section is proposed.
  • the largest opening of a blade can be achieved by using two blade halves, which have their parting plane in the middle of the tube, as shown.
  • a tube with a square cross section can be used.
  • the holding device 5 can have a one-piece blade 6a, the wire bracket 7a carrying on its second arm a cover 17 which, when the holding device 5a is folded, closes the receiving space for the animal excrement.
  • the accuracy of fit between the lid 17 and the blade 6a is such that, similarly to the first exemplary embodiment in FIGS. 1 to 3, a receiving bag 15 can be used and inserted into the blade 6a.
  • the open end 16 of the receiving bag 15 can, as in the first embodiment, be turned far around the blade 6a and the lid 17 in order to enable the closing of the receiving bag 15 hygienically and without risk of contamination for the user after use of the receiving device.
  • Both the exemplary embodiments shown and described enable the animal excrement to be gripped securely, with the receiving bag 15 inside a protective holding device 5 is accommodated, so that it cannot lead to contamination or odor nuisance due to damage even if it is kept for a longer time or a longer distance within the holding device until it is disposed of.
  • the holding device provides mechanical stability when gripping the animal excrement, which the bag alone does not offer.
  • the thread 14 is guided as a retaining means for the receiving device 5a through the bottom of the intermediate tube 3a to the bottom of the outer tube 2a.
  • the thread 14 limits the movement of the holding device 5 with respect to the intermediate tube 3.
  • both the intermediate tube 3 and the holding device 5 are pressed out of the outer tube 2. Due to the spread position of the wire bracket 7, the intermediate tube 3 pushes the receiving device 5 in front of it. This means that the receiving device 1 must be pressed onto the ground with a certain contact pressure so that the intermediate tube 3 moves over the spread wire bracket 7 and thereby moves the two blade halves 6 towards one another.
  • the pressure exerted on the floor ensures that the entire manure bale is completely and carefully picked up.
  • the merging of the two blade halves 6 may be impaired by the strong ground pressure if the ground is uneven.
  • Transparent receptacle bags 15 can advantageously be used, it also being possible to use transparent elements in the area of the blade halves 6 to the blade 6a or the cover ice 17. In this way it can be monitored more easily that the filled receiving bag 15 can be accommodated in a space-saving manner and with its entire contents in the area of the blades.
  • a trapezoidal bag which is essentially adapted to the course of the spread wire bracket 7, is advantageous. In this way, there are no excess bag areas in the interior of the receiving device 1 that could possibly interfere.
  • the wide-open end 16 of the receiving bag 15 also means that it is particularly easy to reach under the folded-over areas of the receiving bag 15 and so the bag 15 can be gripped and closed without contamination.
  • 101 generally denotes a device for receiving animal excrement, which consists of an outer tube 102 and an intermediate tube 103, one inside the intermediate tube 103 Holding device 104 is provided, which can serve to hold a plastic bag and is provided with two blades 105, which are connected to one another by a common spring 106, the springs 106 automatically causing the two blades 105 to expand as soon as they are pulled out of the intermediate tube 103 will.
  • the movement of the holding device 104 out of the intermediate tube 103 is limited by a telescopic device 107, so that this telescopic device 107 represents a stop for the extending movement of the holding device 104.
  • This stop works very reliably, is mechanically very stable and ensures a good function over a long time.
  • the spreading blades 105 of the holding device 104 are brought together so that the animal excrement is automatically picked up as soon as the intermediate tube 103 is moved out of the outer tube 102, for example by the force of a spring 108.
  • the force of the spring 108 can move the intermediate tube 103 out of the outer tube 102 so quickly that the intermediate tube 103 hits the ground with great force. On the one hand, this can damage the entire device 101 and, on the other hand, can cause pain in the wrist of the operator.
  • the device 101 therefore has an operating rocker 109, which is provided on both sides with locking projections.
  • a front locking projection 110 engages in an opening 111 of the intermediate tube 103 and holds the intermediate tube 103 against the force of the spring 108 in the outer tube 102. In this retracted position, the two blades 105 of the holding device 104 can be pulled out of the intermediate tube 103 and thus automatically expanded.
  • the operating rocker 109 has a rear latching projection 112 at its rear end. If the operating rocker 109 is depressed at its rear end, the front latching projection 110 is moved on the one hand out of the opening 111 in the intermediate tube 10, so that the intermediate tube 103 is driven out of the outer tube under the force of the spring 108. Furthermore, this movement of the actuating rocker 109 moves the rear latching projection 112 into a recess 114 cut obliquely into the intermediate tube 103, a stop 115 for the rear latching projection 112 being created at the end of this recess 114. In this way, the movement of the intermediate tube 103 is limited.
  • a movement of the intermediate tube 103 is advantageously permitted, which moves the blades 105 out of their spread position and thus closes the holding device 104.
  • This partial movement of the intermediate tube 103 up to its first latching position therefore causes the animal excrement to be picked up, so that the entire device 101 can then be lifted up.

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A collector (1) for animal excrement is proposed, in which a gripper-shaped or shovel-shaped holding device (5) for a collecting bag (15) can be extended from an outer tube (2). By extending an intermediate pipe (3), the splayed elements (6) of the holding device (5) are brought together and the animal excrement is grasped. The tubes can in this connection have a round or angular cross-section. A catch device (8, 9, 10) can be provided, which can be actuated from outside and fixes the intermediate tube (3) in an intermediate position, in which the intermediate tube (3) projects partially from the outer pipe (2) and in which the holding device (5) is at least partially pushed together in relation to its splayed position by the intermediate tube (3). As a result, it is possible to move the device away from the ground before the intermediate tube (3) is finally pushed over the holding device, so that damage of the intermediate tube (3) on impact on the ground as well as a painful wrist for the operator are avoided. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Aufnahmevorrichtung für Tierexkremente gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Eine derartige Vorrichtung ist aus der DE-A-24 13 126 bekannt. Sie weist auf Seite 2 der Beschreibung am Ende des zweiten Absatzes auf federnde Arme hin, zwischen die der Aufnahmebeutel geschoben werden kann.The invention relates to a receiving device for animal excrement according to the preamble of claim 1. Such a device is known from DE-A-24 13 126. On page 2 of the description, at the end of the second paragraph, it indicates resilient arms between which the receiving bag can be pushed.

Eine ähnliche Vorrichtung - jedoch mit einer inneren Stange anstelle eines Rohres - ist aus der US-A-44 66 647 bekannt. Auch diese Vorrichtung weist zwei Spreizarme auf, die aus dem äußeren Rohr herausgefahren und dabei gespreizt werden können, um zwischen sich einen Aufnahmebeutel zu halten.A similar device - but with an inner rod instead of a tube - is known from US-A-44 66 647. This device also has two spreader arms which can be moved out of the outer tube and can thereby be spread in order to hold a receiving bag between them.

Vorteilhaft ist bei beiden vorbekannten Geräten, daß die Werkzeuge während des Nichtgebrauchs in das äußere Rohr eingezogen und damit verdeckt werden können. Nachteilig ist jedoch bei beiden bekannten Geräten, daß ein Beutel, der um die Arme geschlagen wird oder zwischen den Armen aufgespannt wird, zwangsläufig mit einem Teilbereich seines oberen offenen Endes über den Boden und damit durch den Dreck gezogen wird, so daß die Beschmutzung der Hände unvermeidlich ist, wenn anschließend der Beutel verschlossen werden soll.It is advantageous in the case of both previously known devices that the tools can be drawn into the outer tube when not in use and thus covered. A disadvantage of both known devices, however, is that a bag is struck around the arms is or is stretched between the arms, is inevitably pulled with a portion of its upper open end over the floor and thus through the dirt, so that contamination of the hands is inevitable if the bag is then to be closed.

Daher schlägt die DE-A-24 13 126 vor, daß das innere Rohr nach dem Auffangen des Hundekotes wieder unter der Wirkung einer Feder in das äußere Rohr so schnell hineingezogen wird, daß der Auffangbeutel abreißt und beispielsweise am Straßenrand liegenbleiben kann. Der Aufnahmebeutel soll also gar nicht mehr angefaßt werden. Je nach der Materialstärke des verwendeten Beutels ist es dabei fraglich, ob dieser tatsächlich sofort abreißt oder aufgrund der Federwirkung an und teilweise in das Außenrohr gezogen wird und anschließend auf höchst unerwünschte Weise aufplatzt. Hierdurch würde die Verschmutzungsgefahr für den Benutzer des bekannten Gerätes erheblich vergrößert.DE-A-24 13 126 therefore proposes that the inner tube, after the dog's droppings be caught, be drawn back into the outer tube under the action of a spring so quickly that the collecting bag tears off and can, for example, remain on the side of the road. The receiving bag should therefore no longer be touched at all. Depending on the material thickness of the bag used, it is questionable whether it actually tears off immediately or is pulled on and partially into the outer tube due to the spring action and then bursts in a highly undesirable manner. This would considerably increase the risk of contamination for the user of the known device.

Bei der US-A-44 66 647 hingegen besteht die Gefahr, daß die beiden Spreizarme, die nicht durch den Beutel abgedeckt werden, verschmutzt werden, so daß zum einen das Geräteinnere ebenfalls verschmutzt, es zum zweiten zu einer Geruchsbelästigung aufgrund der Verschmutzung kommen kann und drittens auch die Kleidung des Gerätebenutzers unbeabsichtigt verschmutzt werden kann durch den Schmutz am Gerät.In US-A-44 66 647, on the other hand, there is a risk that the two spreader arms, which are not covered by the bag, become dirty, so that on the one hand the inside of the device is also dirty, and on the other hand there may be an odor nuisance due to the pollution and thirdly, the clothing of the device user can be unintentionally soiled by the dirt on the device.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine gattungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von Tierexkrementen dahingehend zu verbessern, daß sowohl die Aufnahme der Tierexkremente als auch die Entsorgung des verwendeten Aufnahmebeutels hygienisch und sicher erfolgen kann.The invention has for its object to improve a generic device for receiving animal excrement in such a way that both the recording of animal excrement and the disposal of the used pouch can be done hygienically and safely.

Diese der Erfindung zugrundeliegende Aufgabe wird durch die Ausbildung einer gattungsgemäßen Vorrichtung gemäß den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object on which the invention is based is achieved by the design of a generic device according to the features of claim 1.

Die Erfindung schlägt mit anderen Worten vor, eine zangenartige zweiteilige Haltevorrichtung zu schaffen, in die ein Beutel eingelegt werden kann, der außen großflächig um die gespreizten Schaufelelemente herumgeschlagen werden kann. Die Schaufel wird in ihrem geöffneten Zustand über die Tierexkremente und bis auf den Boden gesetzt. Anschliessend wird sie geschlossen, indem unter Federdruck das Zwischenrohr aus dem Außenrohr und über die beiden Schaufelelemente fährt.In other words, the invention proposes to create a pliers-like two-part holding device, into which a bag can be inserted, which can be wrapped around the spreading vane elements over a large area. When open, the shovel is placed over the animal excrement and down to the ground. It is then closed by moving the intermediate tube out of the outer tube and over the two blade elements under spring pressure.

Dabei bewegt sich der Aufnahmebeutel nur mit seinem mittleren Bereich über den Boden, wobei sein äußerer Randbereich, der weit zurückgeschlagen ist, verschmutzungsfrei bleibt. Dadurch, daß ein Zwischenrohr aus dem Außenrohr um die gespreizten Schaufelelemente abgesenkt werden kann, werden diese beiden Teilelemente der Haltevorrichtung zwangsläufig geschlossen, so daß zwischen ihnen innerhalb des Beutels die Tierexkremente sicher aufgenommen werden.The receiving bag only moves with its middle area over the floor, its outer edge area, which is turned back far, remains free of dirt. Because an intermediate tube can be lowered from the outer tube around the spreading blade elements, these two sub-elements of the holding device are inevitably closed, so that the animal excrement is safely accommodated between them within the bag.

Ein unbeabsichtigtes Lösen oder öffnen der Aufnahmevorrichtung ist nicht möglich, da diese durch das darum schließende Zwischenrohr zusammengehalten werden. Das freie und unverschmutzte Ende des Beutels kann nun erfaßt werden, so daß der Beutel ohne die Gefahr einer Verschmutzung des Benutzers verschlossen und entsorgt werden kann.Unintentional loosening or opening of the receptacle is not possible, since they are held together by the intermediate tube that closes around them. The free and unpolluted end of the bag can now be gripped so that the bag can be closed and disposed of without the risk of the user becoming dirty.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind den Unteransprüchen entnehmbar.Further advantageous refinements can be found in the subclaims.

Ausführungsbeispiele einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung werden anhand der Zeichnungen dargestellt. Dabei zeigen die

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ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel im Längsschnitt in verschiedenen Ruhe- bzw. Benutzungsstellungen,
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In den Zeichnungen ist mit 1 eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zum Aufnehmen von Tierexkrementen dargestellt, die ein Außenrohr 2, ein Zwischenrohr 3 und einen Tragkörper 4 umfaßt. Der Tragkörper 4 trägt eine Haltevorrichtung 5, die aus zwei Schaufelhälften 6 und einem gebogenen Drahtbügel 7 besteht. Der Drahtbügel 7 ist in seinem hinteren geräteinneren Bereich im wesentlichen U-förmig gebogen, wobei die beiden Arme der Haltevorrichtung 5 im weiteren Verlauf im wesentlichen V-förmig zueinander gebogen sind. Aufgrund ihrer Federelastizität spreizen sie sich, wenn die Haltevorrichtung, wie in Fig. 2 dargestellt, aus dem Rohr herausgeschoben oder -gezogen wird.In the drawings, 1 shows a device according to the invention for receiving animal excrement, which comprises an outer tube 2, an intermediate tube 3 and a support body 4. The support body 4 carries a holding device 5, which consists of two blade halves 6 and a bent wire bracket 7. The wire bracket 7 is bent in a substantially U-shaped manner in its rear interior area, the two arms of the holding device 5 being bent substantially V-shaped to one another in the further course. Because of their spring elasticity, they spread when the holding device, as shown in FIG. 2, is pushed or pulled out of the tube.

In der in Fig. 1 dargestellten zusammengeschobenen Stellung greift eine federbelastete Rastnase 8 in eine vordere Ausnehmung 9 des Zwischenrohrs 3. Wird die Rastnase 8 durch einen Druck auf einen Hebel 10 nach oben bewegt, so gleitet das Zwischenrohr 3 aus seiner in den Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellten zurückgezogenen Stellung in eine in Fig. 3 dargestellte vorgeschobene oder ausgefahrene Stellung. Dabei wird das Zwischenrohr 3 durch eine Spiralfeder 11 aus dem Außenrohr 2 herausbewegt. Anstelle der Spiralfeder kann eine andere Form der Energiespeicherung verwendet werden, um das Zwischenrohr 3 aus dem Außenrohr 2 herauszubewegen. So kann der Antrieb beispielsweise mittels einer Batterie oder Akkumulators in Verbindung mit einem Elektromotor erfolgen. Das Zwischenrohr 3 wird in seiner ausgefahrenen Stellung durch das Eingreifen der Rastnase 8 in eine hintere Ausnehmung 12 gehalten.In the pushed-together position shown in FIG. 1, a spring-loaded locking lug 8 engages a front recess 9 of the intermediate tube 3. If the locking lug 8 is moved upward by pressure on a lever 10, the intermediate tube 3 slides from its retracted position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 into an advanced or extended position shown in FIG. 3 Position. The intermediate tube 3 is moved out of the outer tube 2 by a spiral spring 11. Instead of the spiral spring, another form of energy storage can be used to move the intermediate tube 3 out of the outer tube 2. For example, the drive can take place by means of a battery or accumulator in connection with an electric motor. The intermediate tube 3 is held in its extended position by the engagement of the locking lug 8 in a rear recess 12.

Um die Aufnahmevorrichtung zu verwenden, wird zunächst gegenüber der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Ruhestellung die Haltevorrichtung 5 durch ein geeignetes Zugmittel aus dem Außenrohr 2 und dem Zwischenrohr 3 herausgezogen. Diese Ausziehbewegung wird durch die Länge eines Fadens 14 bestimmt und begrenzt. Durch die Federwirkung des Drahtbügels 7 spreizen sich die Schaufelhälften 6. Der zwischen ihnen befindliche Aufnahmeraum für die Tierexkremente wird auf diese Weise vergrößert und ermöglicht das Einlegen eines Aufnahmebeutels, der mit 15 schematisch angedeutet ist. Das offene Ende 16 des Aufnahmebeutels 15 kann dabei weit um die Haltevorrichtung 5 herumgeschlagen werden.In order to use the receiving device, the holding device 5 is first pulled out of the outer tube 2 and the intermediate tube 3 by means of a suitable traction device in relation to the rest position shown in FIG. 1. This pull-out movement is determined and limited by the length of a thread 14. The spring action of the wire bracket 7 expands the blade halves 6. The receiving space between them for the animal excrement is enlarged in this way and enables the insertion of a receiving bag, which is indicated schematically by 15. The open end 16 of the receiving bag 15 can be wrapped far around the holding device 5.

Die auf diese Weise gebrauchsfertige Aufnahmevorrichtung wird nun über die Tierexkremente gebracht, so daß sich die Tierexkremente zwischen den beiden Schaufelhälften 6 innerhalb des Aufnahmebeutels 15 befinden.The ready-to-use receiving device is now brought over the animal excrement, so that the animal excrement is between the two Blade halves 6 are located within the receiving bag 15.

Auf Druck des Hebels 10 wird nun das Zwischenrohr 3 durch die Spiralfeder 11 aus dem Außenrohr 2 getrieben. Durch diese Ausfahrbewegung werden die bislang gespreizten Schaufelhälften 6 zusammengeführt, so daß ein nahezu geschlossener Aufnahmeraum für die Tierexkremente entsteht. Das Zwischenrohr 3 bewegt sich dabei zwischen die beiden Arme des Drahtbügels 7 einerseits und das lose herumgeschlagene Ende des Aufnahmebeutels 15 andererseits. Der Aufnahmebeutel ist nur innen und in dem Stirnbereich der Schaufelhälften 6 verschmutzt, wo er durch die Schaufelhälften 6 auf den Boden gedrückt wurde. Daher ist der umgeschlagene Bereich des Aufnahmebeutels 15 bis zu dessen umlaufenden offenen Ende 16 unverschmutzt, so daß in diesem Bereich der Aufnahmebeutel 15 problemlos ergriffen und verschlossen, beipielsweise verknotet, werden kann.At the pressure of the lever 10, the intermediate tube 3 is now driven out of the outer tube 2 by the spiral spring 11. This extending movement brings together the previously spread blade halves 6, so that an almost closed receiving space for the animal excrement is created. The intermediate tube 3 moves between the two arms of the wire bracket 7 on the one hand and the loosely turned end of the receiving bag 15 on the other. The receiving bag is only dirty on the inside and in the forehead region of the blade halves 6, where it was pressed onto the floor by the blade halves 6. Therefore, the folded-over area of the receiving bag 15 is not contaminated up to its peripheral open end 16, so that in this area the receiving bag 15 can be gripped and closed without problems, for example knotted.

Nun kann entweder das Zwischenrohr 3 mitsamt der Haltevorrichtung 5 und dem gefüllten Aufnahmebeutel 15 in das Außenrohr 2 gegen die Wirkung der Spiralfeder 11 zurückgedrückt werden, so daß die aufgenommenen Tierexkremente sicher, verschmutzungsfrei und geruchsfrei bis zu einer geeigneten Entsorgung transportiert werden können.Now either the intermediate tube 3 together with the holding device 5 and the filled receiving bag 15 can be pressed back into the outer tube 2 against the action of the spiral spring 11, so that the animal excrement taken up can be transported safely, without contamination and without odor until it is appropriately disposed of.

Alternativ dazu kann nun das Zwischenrohr 3 jedoch auch einzeln in das Außenrohr 2 zurückgeschoben werden, so daß sich die Haltevorrichtung 5 wieder spreizt und der gefüllte und verschlossene Aufnahmebeutel 15 entnommen und entsorgt werden kann. Anschließend kann die saubere und noch gespreizte Haltevorrichtung 5 in das Zwischenrohr 3 eingeschoben werden.As an alternative to this, the intermediate tube 3 can, however, also be pushed back individually into the outer tube 2, so that the holding device 5 spreads again and the filled and closed receiving bag 15 can be removed and disposed of. Then the clean and still spread Holding device 5 are inserted into the intermediate tube 3.

In Fig. 3 ist das Zwischenrohr 3 gegenüber den Fig. 1 und 2 verlängert dargestellt. Die Ausbildung des Gegenstandes der Fig. 1 bis 3 mit einem derartig verlängerten Zwischenrohr 3, wobei auch das Außenrohr 2 dementsprechend verlängert sein kann, schafft einen Aufbewahrungsraum im vorderen Bereich der Aufnahmevorrichtung 1. Wenn das Zwischenrohr 3 durch die Kraft der Feder 11 die beiden Arme des Drahtbügels 7 zusammengepreßt und damit die beiden Schaufelhälften 6 zusammengeführt hat, kann das verknotete Ende des Aufnahmebeutels 15 in diesem Aufbewahrungsraum angeordnet werden.In Fig. 3, the intermediate tube 3 is shown extended compared to Figs. 1 and 2. 1 to 3 with such an extended intermediate tube 3, whereby the outer tube 2 can be extended accordingly, creates a storage space in the front area of the receiving device 1. When the intermediate tube 3 by the force of the spring 11, the two arms of the wire bracket 7 pressed together and thus brought together the two blade halves 6, the knotted end of the receiving bag 15 can be arranged in this storage space.

Wenn das Zwischenrohr 3 anschließend in das Außenrohr 2 gegen die Wirkung der Feder 11 zurückgeführt worden ist, ragen auf diese Weise keine Elemente der Aufnahmevorrichtung 5 oder des Aufnahmebeutels 15 über die äußeren Abmessungen der Aufnahmevorrichtung 1 hervor, so daß eine Verschmutzungsgefahr weiter minimiert wird.In this way, when the intermediate tube 3 has subsequently been returned into the outer tube 2 against the action of the spring 11, no elements of the receiving device 5 or the receiving bag 15 protrude beyond the outer dimensions of the receiving device 1, so that a risk of contamination is further minimized.

Der Aufbewahrungsraum im vorderen Bereich der Aufnahmevorrichtung 1 kann durch einen Deckel, wie er in Fig. 3 ebenfalls dargestellt ist, vollkommen abgeschlossen werden. Der Deckel sollte dabei zumindest das Zwischenrohr 3 und damit den geschaffenen Aufbewahrungsraum abdecken. Der Deckel kann dabei, wie in Fig. 3 dargestellt, dem Zwischenrohr 3 angepaßt sein. Er kann jedoch auch sowohl das Zwischenrohr 3 als auch das Aufnahmerohr 2 abdecken, so daß er in diesem Fall erst dann auf die Aufnahmevorrichtung 1 aufgesetzt würde, wenn das Zwischenrohr 3 in das Außenrohr 2 zurückgeführt worden ist.The storage space in the front area of the receiving device 1 can be completely closed off by a cover, as is also shown in FIG. 3. The lid should cover at least the intermediate tube 3 and thus the storage space created. The cover can, as shown in Fig. 3, be adapted to the intermediate tube 3. However, it can also cover both the intermediate tube 3 and the receiving tube 2, so that in this case it would only be placed on the receiving device 1 when the intermediate tube 3 has been returned to the outer tube 2.

Mit Hilfe eines derartigen Deckels werden vorteilhaft sowohl Verschmutzungen als auch Geruchsbelästigungen wirksam unterbunden.With the help of such a cover, both dirt and unpleasant smells are advantageously effectively prevented.

In den Fig. 1 bis 3 wird eine Aufnahmevorrichtung mit kreisförmigen Rohrquerschnitt vorgeschlagen. Bei diesem ist die größte Öffnung einer Schaufel durch die Verwendung zweier Schaufelhälften erzielbar, die in der Rohrmitte ihre Trennungsebene aufweisen, wie dargestellt. Alternativ dazu kann, wie aus Fig. 4 ersichtlich, ein Rohr mit viereckigem Querschnitt verwendet werden. In diesem Fall kann die Haltevorrichtung 5 eine einteilige Schaufel 6a aufweisen, wobei der Drahtbügel 7a an seinem zweiten Arm einen Deckel 17 trägt, der im zusammengeklappten Zustand der Haltevorrichtung 5a den Aufnahmeraum für die Tierexkremente verschließt.1 to 3, a receiving device with a circular tube cross section is proposed. In this, the largest opening of a blade can be achieved by using two blade halves, which have their parting plane in the middle of the tube, as shown. Alternatively, as can be seen in FIG. 4, a tube with a square cross section can be used. In this case, the holding device 5 can have a one-piece blade 6a, the wire bracket 7a carrying on its second arm a cover 17 which, when the holding device 5a is folded, closes the receiving space for the animal excrement.

Die Paßgenauigkeit zwischen dem Deckel 17 und der Schaufel 6a ist so bemessen, daß ähnlich wie im ersten Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 1 bis 3 ein Aufnahmebeutel 15 verwendet und in die Schaufel 6a eingelegt werden kann. Das offene Ende 16 des Aufnahmebeutels 15 kann dabei, wie im ersten Ausführungsbeispiel, weit um die Schaufel 6a und den Deckel 17 herumgeschlagen werden, um nach Benutzung der Aufnahmevorrichtung das Verschließen des Aufnahmebeutels 15 hygienisch und ohne Verschmutzungsgefahr für den Benutzer zu ermöglichen.The accuracy of fit between the lid 17 and the blade 6a is such that, similarly to the first exemplary embodiment in FIGS. 1 to 3, a receiving bag 15 can be used and inserted into the blade 6a. The open end 16 of the receiving bag 15 can, as in the first embodiment, be turned far around the blade 6a and the lid 17 in order to enable the closing of the receiving bag 15 hygienically and without risk of contamination for the user after use of the receiving device.

Beide dargestellten und beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele ermöglichen ein sicheres Ergreifen der Tierexkremente, wobei der Aufnahmebeutel 15 innerhalb einer schützenden Haltevorrichtung 5 aufgenommen ist, so daß er selbst dann nicht Zu Verschmutzungen oder Geruchsbelästigungen durch eine Beschädigung führen kann wenn er über eine längere Zeit bzw. längere Strecke innerhalb der Aufnahmevorrichtung bis zu seiner Entsorgung aufbewahrt wird. Zudem erbringt die Haltevorrichtung eine mechanische Stabilität beim Ergreifen der Tierexkremente, die der Beutel allein nicht bietet.Both the exemplary embodiments shown and described enable the animal excrement to be gripped securely, with the receiving bag 15 inside a protective holding device 5 is accommodated, so that it cannot lead to contamination or odor nuisance due to damage even if it is kept for a longer time or a longer distance within the holding device until it is disposed of. In addition, the holding device provides mechanical stability when gripping the animal excrement, which the bag alone does not offer.

In Fig. 4 ist der Faden 14 als Rückhaltemittel für die Aufnahmevorrichtung 5a durch den Boden des Zwischenrohres 3a bis an den Boden des Außenrohres 2a geführt. Bei dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel wird durch den Faden 14 die Bewegung der Haltevorrichtung 5 gegenüber dem Zwischenrohr 3 begrenzt. Beim Auslösen der Feder 11 durch Betätigung des Hebels 10 wird sowohl das Zwischenrohr 3 als auch die Haltevorrichtung 5 aus dem Außenrohr 2 herausgedrückt. Durch die gespreizte Stellung des Drahtbügels 7 schiebt das Zwischenrohr 3 die Aufnahmevorrichtung 5 vor sich her. Dies bedeutet, daß die Aufnahmevorrichtung 1 mit einem gewissen Anpreßdruck auf den Boden aufgedrückt werden muß, damit das Zwischenrohr 3 über den gespreizten Drahtbügel 7 fährt und dabei die beiden Schaufelhälften 6 aufeinanderzu bewegt.In FIG. 4, the thread 14 is guided as a retaining means for the receiving device 5a through the bottom of the intermediate tube 3a to the bottom of the outer tube 2a. In the first embodiment, the thread 14 limits the movement of the holding device 5 with respect to the intermediate tube 3. When the spring 11 is released by actuating the lever 10, both the intermediate tube 3 and the holding device 5 are pressed out of the outer tube 2. Due to the spread position of the wire bracket 7, the intermediate tube 3 pushes the receiving device 5 in front of it. This means that the receiving device 1 must be pressed onto the ground with a certain contact pressure so that the intermediate tube 3 moves over the spread wire bracket 7 and thereby moves the two blade halves 6 towards one another.

Der auf den Boden ausgeübte Druck sichert ein vollständiges und sorgfältiges Aufnehmen des gesamten Kotballens. Jedoch kann bei unebenen Untergrund die Zusammenführung der beiden Schaufelhälften 6 ggf. durch den starken Bodendruck beeinträchtigt sein.The pressure exerted on the floor ensures that the entire manure bale is completely and carefully picked up. However, the merging of the two blade halves 6 may be impaired by the strong ground pressure if the ground is uneven.

Das in Fig. 4 dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel mit dem entsprechenden Verlauf des Fadens 14a ermöglicht auch ohne Gegendruck, daß das Zwischenrohr 3a über die beiden Arme des Drahtbügels 7a fährt und damit die Schaufel 6a und den Deckel 17 schließt, da diese gegenüber dem Außenrohr 2a nicht weiter entfernt werden können. Auf diese Weise ist auch mit nur geringem oder ganz ohne Bodendruck die Schließbewegung der Aufnahmevorrichtung 5a möglich.The embodiment shown in Fig. 4 with the corresponding course of the thread 14a enables, even without counterpressure, the intermediate tube 3a to move over the two arms of the wire bracket 7a and thus to close the blade 6a and the lid 17, since these cannot be removed further from the outer tube 2a. In this way, the closing movement of the receiving device 5a is possible even with little or no ground pressure.

Vorteilhafterweise können transparente Aufnahmebeutel 15 verwendet werden, wobei ebenfalls transparente Elemente im Bereich der Schaufelhälften 6 bis der Schaufel 6a oder des Deckeis 17 Verwendung finden können. Auf diese Weise kann leichter überwacht werden, daß der gefüllte Aufnahmebeutel 15 platzsparend und mit seinem gesamten Inhalt im Bereich der Schaufeln untergebracht werden kann.Transparent receptacle bags 15 can advantageously be used, it also being possible to use transparent elements in the area of the blade halves 6 to the blade 6a or the cover ice 17. In this way it can be monitored more easily that the filled receiving bag 15 can be accommodated in a space-saving manner and with its entire contents in the area of the blades.

Die Verwendung eines trapezförmigen Beutels, der im wesentlichen den Verlauf des gespreizten Drahtbügels 7 angepaßt ist, ist vorteilhaft. Auf diese Weise sind keine überschüssigen Beutelbereiche im Inneren der Aufnahmevorrichtung 1 vorhanden, die ggf. stören könnten. Das sich weit öffnende offene Ende 16 des Aufnahmebeutels 15 bewirkt bei einem trapezförmigen Beutel 15 weiterhin, daß besonders leicht unter die umgeschlagenen Bereiche des Aufnahmebeutels 15 gegriffen werden kann und so der Beutel 15 verschmutzungsfrei ergriffen und verschlossen werden kann.The use of a trapezoidal bag, which is essentially adapted to the course of the spread wire bracket 7, is advantageous. In this way, there are no excess bag areas in the interior of the receiving device 1 that could possibly interfere. With a trapezoidal bag 15, the wide-open end 16 of the receiving bag 15 also means that it is particularly easy to reach under the folded-over areas of the receiving bag 15 and so the bag 15 can be gripped and closed without contamination.

In Fig. 5 ist mit 101 allgemein eine Vorrichtung zum Aufnehmen von Tierexkrementen bezeichnet, die aus einem Außenrohr 102 und einem Zwischenrohr 103 besteht, wobei innerhalb des Zwischenrohres 103 eine Haltevorrichtung 104 vorgesehen ist, die zur Aufnahme eines Kunststoffbeutels dienen kann und mit zwei Schaufeln 105 versehen ist, die durch eine gemeinsame Feder 106 miteinander verbunden sind, wobei die Federn 106 automatisch eine Spreizstellung der beiden Schaufeln 105 bewirkt, sobald diese aus dem Zwischenrohr 103 herausgezogen werden.In FIG. 5, 101 generally denotes a device for receiving animal excrement, which consists of an outer tube 102 and an intermediate tube 103, one inside the intermediate tube 103 Holding device 104 is provided, which can serve to hold a plastic bag and is provided with two blades 105, which are connected to one another by a common spring 106, the springs 106 automatically causing the two blades 105 to expand as soon as they are pulled out of the intermediate tube 103 will.

Die Bewegung der Haltevorrichtung 104 aus dem Zwischenrohr 103 heraus wird durch eine Teleskopeinrichtung 107 begrenzt, so daß diese Teleskopeinrichtung 107 einen Anschlag für die Ausfahrbewegung der Haltevorrichtung 104 darstellt. Dieser Anschlag arbeitet sehr zuverlässig, ist mechanisch sehr stabil und gewährleistet eine gute Funktion über eine lange Zeit.The movement of the holding device 104 out of the intermediate tube 103 is limited by a telescopic device 107, so that this telescopic device 107 represents a stop for the extending movement of the holding device 104. This stop works very reliably, is mechanically very stable and ensures a good function over a long time.

Die gespreizten Schaufeln 105 der Haltevorrichtung 104 werden zusammengeführt, so daß die Tierexkremente automatisch aufgenommen werden, sobald das Zwischenrohr 103, beispielsweise durch die Kraft einer Feder 108, aus dem Außenrohr 102 herausgefahren wird.The spreading blades 105 of the holding device 104 are brought together so that the animal excrement is automatically picked up as soon as the intermediate tube 103 is moved out of the outer tube 102, for example by the force of a spring 108.

Erfolgt diese Bewegung in einem einzigen Bewegungsablauf, so kann durch die Kraft der Feder 108 das Zwischenrohr 103 so impulsartig schnell aus dem Außenrohr 102 herausbewegt werden, daß das Zwischenrohr 103 mit großer Kraft auf den Erdboden aufschlägt. Dies kann einerseits zu Beschädigungen der gesamten Vorrichtung 101 führen und kann andererseits Schmerzen im Handgelenk der Bedienperson hervorrufen.If this movement takes place in a single sequence of movements, the force of the spring 108 can move the intermediate tube 103 out of the outer tube 102 so quickly that the intermediate tube 103 hits the ground with great force. On the one hand, this can damage the entire device 101 and, on the other hand, can cause pain in the wrist of the operator.

Gemäß der Erfindung weist die Vorrichtung 101 daher eine Betätigungswippe 109 auf, die beidseitig mit Rastvorsprüngen versehen ist. Ein vorderer Rastvorsprung 110 greift in eine Öffnung 111 des Zwischenrohres 103 und hält das Zwischenrohr 103 gegen die Kraft der Feder 108 im Außenrohr 102. In dieser zurückgezogenen Stellung können die beiden Schaufeln 105 der Haltevorrichtung 104 aus dem Zwischenrohr 103 herausgezogen und damit selbsttätig gespreizt werden.According to the invention, the device 101 therefore has an operating rocker 109, which is provided on both sides with locking projections. A front locking projection 110 engages in an opening 111 of the intermediate tube 103 and holds the intermediate tube 103 against the force of the spring 108 in the outer tube 102. In this retracted position, the two blades 105 of the holding device 104 can be pulled out of the intermediate tube 103 and thus automatically expanded.

Die Betätigungswippe 109 weist an ihrem hinteren Ende einen hinteren Rastvorsprung 112 auf. Wird die Betätigungswippe 109 an ihrem hinteren Ende niedergedrückt, so wird einerseits der vordere Rastvorsprung 110 aus der Öffnung 111 im Zwischenrohr 10 bewegt, so daß das Zwischenrohr 103 unter der Kraft der Feder 108 aus dem Außenrohr getrieben wird. Weiterhin bewegt sich durch diese Bewegung der Betätigungswippe 109 der hintere Rastvorsprung 112 in eine schräg in das Zwischenrohr 103 eingeschnittene Vertiefung 114, wobei am Ende dieser Vertiefung 114 ein Anschlag 115 für den hinteren Rastvorsprung 112 geschaffen ist. Auf diese Weise wird die Bewegung des Zwischenrohres 103 begrenzt.The operating rocker 109 has a rear latching projection 112 at its rear end. If the operating rocker 109 is depressed at its rear end, the front latching projection 110 is moved on the one hand out of the opening 111 in the intermediate tube 10, so that the intermediate tube 103 is driven out of the outer tube under the force of the spring 108. Furthermore, this movement of the actuating rocker 109 moves the rear latching projection 112 into a recess 114 cut obliquely into the intermediate tube 103, a stop 115 for the rear latching projection 112 being created at the end of this recess 114. In this way, the movement of the intermediate tube 103 is limited.

Vorteilhaft wird eine Bewegung des Zwischenrohres 103 zugelassen, die die Schaufeln 105 aus ihrer Spreizstellung bewegt und damit die Haltevorrichtung 104 schließt. Diese teilweise Bewegung des Zwischenrohres 103 bis zu seiner ersten Raststellung bewirkt daher, daß die Tierexkremente aufgenommen werden, so daß anschließend die gesamte Vorrichtung 101 hochgehoben werden kann.A movement of the intermediate tube 103 is advantageously permitted, which moves the blades 105 out of their spread position and thus closes the holding device 104. This partial movement of the intermediate tube 103 up to its first latching position therefore causes the animal excrement to be picked up, so that the entire device 101 can then be lifted up.

In dieser vom Boden entfernten Stellung kann nun das vordere Ende der Betätigungswippe 109 niedergedrückt werden. Dadurch wird der hintere Rastvorsprung 112 vom Anschlag 115 der Vertiefung 114 entfernt. Das Zwischenrohr 103 wird nun durch die Feder 108 endgültig aus dem Außenrohr 102 in dem zulässigen Maße bewegt. Dabei nimmt das Zwischenrohr 103 die Haltevorrichtung 104 vollständig auf. Das Zwischenrohr 103 mit der darin angeordneten und gefüllten Haltevorrichtung 104 kann nun von Hand in das Außenrohr 102 eingeführt werden, wobei die Feder 108 komprimiert wird. Wie vor der Aufnahme von Tierexkrementen kann anschließend die Haltevorrichtung 104 von Hand aus dem Zwischenrohr 103 herausgezogen werden, um den Kunststoffbeutel mitsamt den darin enthaltenen Tierexkrementen zu entsorgen.In this position away from the ground, this can now front end of the rocker 109 are depressed. As a result, the rear latching projection 112 is removed from the stop 115 of the depression 114. The intermediate tube 103 is now finally moved by the spring 108 out of the outer tube 102 to the permissible extent. The intermediate tube 103 completely receives the holding device 104. The intermediate tube 103 with the holding device 104 arranged and filled therein can now be inserted into the outer tube 102 by hand, the spring 108 being compressed. As before taking animal excrement, the holding device 104 can then be pulled out of the intermediate tube 103 by hand in order to dispose of the plastic bag together with the animal excrement contained therein.

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  1. A receiving device (1, 101) for animal excrement comprising an outer tube (2, 2a, 102) and an intermediate tube (3, 3a, 103) arranged telescopically therein, as well as comprising a holding device (5, 5a, 104), which can be moved in and out of the tubes, for a receiving bag (15), which can be moved out of a spread position extended out of the tubes into a folded position, characterized in that the holding device (5, 5a, 104) is of two-piece, scoop-shaped construction and in that the receiving device (1, 101) may be brought into different positions, i.e. from
    a) a starting position, in which the folded holding device (5, 5a, 104) and the intermediate tube (3, 3a, 103) are inserted in the outer tube (2, 2a, 102), by drawing-out of the holding device by means of a pull means into
    b) a receiving position, in which the spread holding device is moved out with respect to the outer tube and the inserted intermediate tube, and from this receiving position by extension of the intermediate tube, which is loaded by an energy store, especially a spiral spring (11, 11a, 108), to fold the two-part holding device (5, 5a, 104), into
    c) a transportation position, in which the intermediate tube (3, 3a, 103) encloses the holding device (5, 5a, 104) in its folded position, forming a virtually closed receiving space.
  2. A receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that the intermediate tube (3, 3a, 103) is held in the inserted and extended positions by a snap-in locking device.
  3. A receiving device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized by a holding device (5, 104) provided with two scoop halves (6, 105).
  4. A receiving device according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized by a holding device (5, 5a) provided with a scoop (6a) and a lid (17).
  5. A receiving device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by a round tube cross section.
  6. A receiving device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by a polygonal tube cross section.
  7. A receiving device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by a front area of the tubes (2, 2a, 3, 3a, 102, 103) which projects beyond the front scoop end.
  8. A receiving device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by a lid, which covers at least the intermediate tube (3, 3a, 103).
  9. A receiving device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by retention means (thread 14, 14a) for the holding device (5, 5a) with respect to the outer tube (2, 2a).
  10. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a snap-in locking device (109), which is actuatable from outside and fixes the intermediate tube (103) in an intermediate position in which the intermediate tube (103) projects partially out of the outer tube (102) and in which the holding device (104) is compressed at least partially by the intermediate tube (103) with respect to its spread position.
  11. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a limit stop (115), arranged in the wall of the intermediate tube (103), for a catch projection (112) which is mounted movably in the area of the outer tube (102).
  12. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a recess (114) running at an angle to the inside of the tube and arranged in the wall of the intermediate tube (103), the end of which recess (114) forms the limit stop (115) for the catch projection (112).
  13. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a telescopic apparatus (107) which is connected on the one hand with the holding device (104) and on the other with the intermediate tube (103).
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