EP1295546A1 - Coupling elements for the connection of shelves on storage racks - Google Patents

Coupling elements for the connection of shelves on storage racks Download PDF

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EP1295546A1
EP1295546A1 EP02020142A EP02020142A EP1295546A1 EP 1295546 A1 EP1295546 A1 EP 1295546A1 EP 02020142 A EP02020142 A EP 02020142A EP 02020142 A EP02020142 A EP 02020142A EP 1295546 A1 EP1295546 A1 EP 1295546A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
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  • the invention has for its object to provide fasteners which the simple and quick connection, if necessary without using Fastening elements, of those that lie against each other, on the load-bearing Structure of storage shelves adjacent to sheet metal, or of vertical and horizontal structural elements.
  • the invention proposes the use of two Plug elements in front which have a substantially U-shaped cross section and form-fitting by means of the web of at least one of the elements provided, laterally open or closed longitudinal slot in Longitudinally or transversely to be plugged together.
  • one of the elements acts as a carrier element while the second serves as a hanging element and is connected to one of its vertical Flanges for hanging simple, box-shaped or the reinforced edge of the adjacent edition, or for the attachment of Structural elements among themselves.
  • the Plug-in elements also for the connection of a profile, e.g. with square Cross section which is preferably the dimensions of the edge of the shelf corresponds, with a shelf which rests against one of its edges, are used, this profile e.g. a distance profile or a longitudinal profile the load-bearing structure of the storage rack.
  • both of the plug elements are provided with a laterally open slot provided which is preferably over half the longitudinal extent of the Plug elements extends so that when elements are plugged together, the The longitudinal extent is the same as that of a single plug element.
  • the Cross-section and the shape of the two plug elements can be identical or be different, these depend on the shape and dimensions of the Cross section of the adjacent shelves to be connected, or of the cross section of the structural element to which they are attached.
  • the suspension element can be a simple suspension flange or a flange with vertical cuts for hanging U-shaped Have profiles by means of their flanges.
  • the vertical tongues which are defined by said vertical incisions, so that these in a plane parallel to the non-bent vertical flange sections , it is possible to have additional suspension elements which are included Bores, possibly with threaded holes, can be provided. It will Furthermore, it is not excluded that said tongues are bent by 90 ° so to serve as a support for the lower side of the edge of a shelf. According to the invention is thus by means of the plug-in elements described above Connection between the shelves, between a structural element and a Tray or between a structural element or a tray and a side or frontal profile possible.
  • Plug-in elements projections, or bores, recesses or others Snap elements have which matching snap shapes on the Trays or on the structural elements correspond to, under load, the Secure the position of the plug elements in relation to the connected elements.
  • One or both plug elements according to the invention can be the strongest contaminated areas, e.g. by enlarging the cross section or by Reinforcing ribs, be reinforced.
  • the carrier element according to the invention can have a lower, narrower flange, this can also be completely missing whereby the carrier element assumes an L-shaped cross section.
  • the invention does not exclude that on one or more flanges of the Carrier element and / or the suspension element, threaded holes for Fastening screws are provided.
  • Fig. 1 is the top view of a storage rack with under itself Stays connected plug elements according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of two inventive Plug-in elements on the box-shaped edge of one with a thinner line shown shelf mounted and shown in the mating phase.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a tray with box-shaped Edge of which with two pairs of plug elements in the assembled position is equipped and a second shelf shown with dash-dotted line and with their vertical flange of the edge to the vertical Hanging flanges of the plug-in elements is attached.
  • FIG. 4 is the cross section according to the section plane IV-IV shown in FIG. 3 one of the pads has a box-shaped edge and the other one has a simple vertical flange formed edge.
  • FIG. 4a is the cross section according to the section plane IVa-IVa shown in FIG. 1 through the connection area between two supports, both of which are one have box-shaped edge.
  • 4b is a cross section through the connection area between two Structural elements.
  • the storage rack shown in FIG. 1 consists of vertical posts 1 and this post 1 or to a horizontal load-bearing, from spacers and / or Longitudinal elements of composite structure attached, supports 6. Die Edges of the supports can be box-shaped on all sides or on some of the sides 6b be shaped, reinforced by profiles or simply as a flange 6a by 90 ° be bent vertically downwards.
  • the plug elements 2, 3 have a U-shaped cross section and have on the web 2d, 3d a longitudinally extending, open on one side Slot 2c, 3c on which close to one of the to the web 2d, 3d offset by 90 ° Flanges is positioned.
  • the slot 2c is close to the lower one horizontal flange 2a arranged while the slot 3c near the vertical Hanging flange 3b is arranged.
  • the slots 2c, 3c extend over approximately half the longitudinal extent of the corresponding elements 2, 3.
  • the invention does not exclude that the elements 2, 3 are put together instead of in the longitudinal direction S, in the transverse direction, e.g. by introducing the Flange 3a and the web 3d through a slot 2c which on the element 2nd is provided and is closed on the side.
  • the elements 2, 3 enclose the edge on all sides in the assembled position 6a, 6b of the tray 6 and enable the vertical flange 3b Hang a simple flange 6a (Fig. 3, 4).
  • the suspension element 3 can have a web 3d which is wider around the box-shaped edge 6b Edition 6 (Fig. 4a) to record.
  • the vertical Hanging flange 3b have vertical cuts to form tongues 3e which in are on the same level or which are curved so that they are in one level lie which is parallel to and spaced from the plane of the flange 3b.
  • tongues 3e On said tongues 3e can be hung, for example, U or L profiles which are provided with a front wall or which corresponding incisions have on the vertical flanges, whereby the vertical flanges into the vertical incisions can be used.
  • U or L profiles which are provided with a front wall or which corresponding incisions have on the vertical flanges, whereby the vertical flanges into the vertical incisions can be used.
  • one or both plug elements 2, 3 with projections Bores or seats can be provided which the projections, bores or Sitting on the structural elements of the storage rack and / or on the shelves 6 correspond to the assembled position of elements 2, 3 and / or their positioning on the edges of the pads, or on the To secure structural elements of the storage rack.
  • the same effect can be achieved by Attaching double-sided adhesive strips to one or more with the tray 6, or with a structural element, in contact with surfaces one or both plug elements 2, 3 can be reached.
  • the invention does not exclude the use of plug-in elements 2, 3, all of which or partially equipped with two slots 2c, 3c, whereby the Put together e.g. of two support elements 2 with a single one Hanging element 3 or a series of several elements 2, 3 which alternate are plugged together, is made possible.
  • the slots 2c, 3c have a suitable longitudinal extension, which in any case will be less than half the length of the element 2, 3.
  • the most stressed areas of the elements 2, 3 are strengthened without thereby affecting their function or plugging together hinder.
  • the lower flange 2a of the Carrier element 2 have a very reduced width or are completely absent, wherein in the latter case, the cross section of the support element has the shape of an L-profile having. Said lower flange 2a can also have a Z-shaped cross section exhibit.
  • suspension flange 3b protrude in a horizontal position so as to support the lower one Form surface of the edge of the shelf.
  • the invention further includes the connection of structural elements, e.g. between a vertical post 1 and a spacer 7 (Fig. 4b); in this case, the fixation by means of screw 10 through a hole is inserted in the flange 2a and in a corresponding threaded hole on the web 3d screwed in, be advantageous.
  • the spacer 7 can on the flange 3b the element 3 by means of screw 8 and expansion plug 9, by means of other known Fasteners or fastened by welding.

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The plug-in elements consist of a support element (2) and a suspension element (3) with U-shaped cross-section. At least one element has at least one lengthwise slit on its bridge-piece and is closed or open on one side. A flange and bridge-piece are plugged together to form the cross-section of a shelf or stacker plate (6) by the one element's flange fitting through the slit in the other element.

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Es sind verschiedenartige Strukturen für die Erstellung von Lagerregalen bekannt welche sich durch die tragende Struktur, das Erweiterungs- und Anpassungssystem und das Befestigungssystem der Ablagen unterscheiden. Insbesondere um die Verbindung von den in Längs- oder Querrichtung oder mit einer Längsseite an der Querseite einer anderen Ablage direkt anliegenden Ablagen herzustellen ist der Einsatz von Befestigungsmitteln, wie z.B. Schrauben, welche in, eventuell bereits dafür vorgesehene, Bohrungen längs der Ablagenränder eingesetzt sind bekannt, welche im Falle von aus Metallblech hergestellten Ablagen, aus einem einfachen vertikal nach unten gebogenen Flansch oder aus einem kastenförmig gebogenen Flansch mit unterschiedlichem Querschnitt, welcher oft jenem eines L-, eines U - oder eines kastenförmigen Profils gleicht, gebildet sind.Various structures are known for the creation of storage racks which is characterized by the supporting structure, the expansion and Differentiate between the adjustment system and the attachment system of the shelves. In particular, the connection of the in the longitudinal or transverse direction or with one long side on the short side of another shelf The use of fasteners such as e.g. screws which in, possibly already provided for, bores along the Storage edges are known, which in the case of sheet metal manufactured shelves, from a simple vertically bent downwards Flange or from a box-shaped curved flange with different Cross-section, which is often that of an L-, a U- or a box-shaped Profile resembles, are formed.

Besonders in diesen letzteren Fällen ist das Einsetzen und Festziehen von Schrauben zwecks Verbindung von zwei anliegenden Ablagen arbeitsaufwendig und erfordert den Einsatz von oft spezifischen Rohrschlüsseln. Weiters bietet dieses System einen Zusammenbau mit Änderungsmöglichkeiten an, welche vom Modul der bereits vorgesehenen Bohrungen vorgegeben sind, oder erfordert das Bohren der Seitenränder in den bestimmten Positionen.Especially in these latter cases, the insertion and tightening of Screws for the connection of two adjacent shelves labor-intensive and requires the use of often specific pipe wrenches. Furthermore offers this system an assembly with change options, which from Module of the holes already provided are specified, or requires that Drilling the side edges in the specified positions.

Die Erfindung stellt sich die Aufgabe Verbindungselemente zu schaffen welche die einfache und schnelle Verbindung, gegebenenfalls ohne Einsatz von Befestigungselementen, von den zueinander anliegenden, an der tragenden Struktur von Lagerregalen anliegenden Ablagen aus Blech, oder von vertikalen und horizontalen Strukturelementen, ermöglicht.The invention has for its object to provide fasteners which the simple and quick connection, if necessary without using Fastening elements, of those that lie against each other, on the load-bearing Structure of storage shelves adjacent to sheet metal, or of vertical and horizontal structural elements.

Zur Lösung diese Aufgabe schlägt die Erfindung den Einsatz zweier Steckelemente vor welche wesentlich U-förmigen Querschnitt aufweisen und formschlüssig mittels, am Steg von mindestens einem der Elemente vorgesehenem, seitlich offenem oder geschlossenem Längsschlitz in Längsrichtung oder quer zueinander zusammensteckbar sind. In zusammengesteckter Position wirkt eines der Elemente als Trägerelement während das zweite als Einhängelement dient und sich mit einem seiner vertikalen Flanschen für das Einhängen des einfachen, des kastenförmig ausgebildeten oder des verstärkten Randes der anliegenden Auflage, bzw. für die Befestigung von Strukturelementen unter sich, anbietet. Erfindungsgemäß können die Steckelemente auch für die Verbindung von einem Profil, z.B. mit quadratischem Querschnitt welcher vorzugsweise den Abmaßen des Randes der Ablage entspricht, mit einer Ablage welche mit einem seiner Ränder an diesem anliegt, eingesetzt werden, wobei dieses Profil z.B. ein Abstandsprofil oder ein Längsprofil der tragenden Struktur des Lageregals sein kann.To achieve this object, the invention proposes the use of two Plug elements in front which have a substantially U-shaped cross section and form-fitting by means of the web of at least one of the elements provided, laterally open or closed longitudinal slot in Longitudinally or transversely to be plugged together. In in the assembled position, one of the elements acts as a carrier element while the second serves as a hanging element and is connected to one of its vertical Flanges for hanging simple, box-shaped or the reinforced edge of the adjacent edition, or for the attachment of Structural elements among themselves. According to the Plug-in elements also for the connection of a profile, e.g. with square Cross section which is preferably the dimensions of the edge of the shelf corresponds, with a shelf which rests against one of its edges, are used, this profile e.g. a distance profile or a longitudinal profile the load-bearing structure of the storage rack.

Beide der Steckelemente sind erfindungsgemäß mit einem seitlich offenem Schlitz versehen welcher sich vorzugsweise über die Hälfte der Längserstreckung der Steckelemente erstreckt so dass bei zusammengesteckten Elementen die Längserstreckung gleich jener eines einzelnen Steckelementes ist. Der Querschnitt und die Form der beiden Steckelemente können identisch oder unterschiedlich sein, diese hängen von der Form und den Abmaßen des Querschnittes der anliegenden zu verbindenden Ablagen, bzw. vom Querschnitt des Strukturelementes an dem sie aufgesteckt sind, ab .According to the invention, both of the plug elements are provided with a laterally open slot provided which is preferably over half the longitudinal extent of the Plug elements extends so that when elements are plugged together, the The longitudinal extent is the same as that of a single plug element. The Cross-section and the shape of the two plug elements can be identical or be different, these depend on the shape and dimensions of the Cross section of the adjacent shelves to be connected, or of the cross section of the structural element to which they are attached.

Insbesondere das Einhängelement kann einen einfachen Einhängflansch oder einen Flansch mit vertikalen Einschnitten für das Einhängen von U-förmigen Profilen mittels deren Flanschen, aufweisen. Durch Biegen der vertikalen Zungen welche durch besagte vertikalen Einschnitte definiert werden, so dass diese in einer zu den nicht verbogenen vertikalen Flanschabschnitten parallelen Ebene liegen, ist es möglich über weitere Einhängelemente zu verfügen welche mit Bohrungen, eventuell mit Gewindebohrungen, versehen sein können. Es wird weiters nicht ausgeschlossen, dass besagte Zungen um 90° gebogen werden um so für die untere Seite des Randes einer Ablage als Auflage zu dienen. Erfindungsgemäß ist also mittels der oben beschriebenen Steckelemente die Verbindung zwischen den Ablagen, zwischen einem Strukturelement und einer Ablage oder zwischen einem Strukturelement oder einer Ablage und einem seitlich oder frontal anliegendem Profil möglich.In particular, the suspension element can be a simple suspension flange or a flange with vertical cuts for hanging U-shaped Have profiles by means of their flanges. By bending the vertical tongues which are defined by said vertical incisions, so that these in a plane parallel to the non-bent vertical flange sections , it is possible to have additional suspension elements which are included Bores, possibly with threaded holes, can be provided. It will Furthermore, it is not excluded that said tongues are bent by 90 ° so to serve as a support for the lower side of the edge of a shelf. According to the invention is thus by means of the plug-in elements described above Connection between the shelves, between a structural element and a Tray or between a structural element or a tray and a side or frontal profile possible.

Es wird weiters nicht ausgeschlossen, dass ein oder beide erfindungsgemäßen Steckelemente Vorsprünge, bzw. Bohrungen, Ausnehmungen oder andere Einrastelemente aufweisen welche passenden Einrastausformungen an den Ablagen oder an den Strukturelementen entsprechen um, unter Belastung, die Position der Steckelemente in Bezug auf die verbundenen Elemente zu sichern. Ein oder beide erfindungsgemäßen Steckelemente können an den am stärksten belasteten Bereichen, z.B. durch Querschnittvergrößerung oder durch Verstärkungsrippen, verstärkt sein. Das erfindungsgemäße Trägerelement kann einen unteren schmäleren Flansch aufweisen, dieser kann auch vollständig fehlen wodurch das Trägerelement einen L-förmigen Querschnitt annimmt. Die Erfindung schließt nicht aus dass an einem oder an mehreren Flanschen des Trägerelementes und/oder des Einhängelementes, Gewindebohrungen für Befestigungsschrauben vorgesehen sind.Furthermore, it is not excluded that one or both of the invention Plug-in elements projections, or bores, recesses or others Snap elements have which matching snap shapes on the Trays or on the structural elements correspond to, under load, the Secure the position of the plug elements in relation to the connected elements. One or both plug elements according to the invention can be the strongest contaminated areas, e.g. by enlarging the cross section or by Reinforcing ribs, be reinforced. The carrier element according to the invention can have a lower, narrower flange, this can also be completely missing whereby the carrier element assumes an L-shaped cross section. The invention does not exclude that on one or more flanges of the Carrier element and / or the suspension element, threaded holes for Fastening screws are provided.

Die Erfindung wird anhand eines, in den beigelegten Zeichnungen schematisch dargestellten, Ausführungsbeispieles der Steckelemente für die Verbindung von Ablagen von Lagerregalen näher erklärt, dabei erfüllen die Zeichnungen rein erklärenden, nicht begrenzenden, Zweck.The invention is illustrated schematically in the accompanying drawings shown, embodiment of the plug elements for the connection of Storage of storage racks explained in more detail, while the drawings meet explanatory, not limiting, purpose.

Die Fig. 1 ist die Draufsicht auf ein Lagerregal mit unter sich mittels erfindungsgemäßer Steckelemente verbundenen Ablagen.Fig. 1 is the top view of a storage rack with under itself Stays connected plug elements according to the invention.

Die Fig. 2 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung zweier erfindungsgemäßer Steckelemente welche am kastenförmigen Rand einer mit dünnerer Linie dargestellten Ablage eingehängt und in Zusammensteckphase dargestellt sind.Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of two inventive Plug-in elements on the box-shaped edge of one with a thinner line shown shelf mounted and shown in the mating phase.

Die Fig. 3 ist die perspektivische Darstellung einer Ablage mit kastenförmigem Rand welcher mit zwei Steckelementepaare in zusammengefügter Position bestückt ist und einer zweiten mit Strich-Punktlinie dargestellten Ablage welche und mit ihrem vertikalen Flansch des Randes an den vertikalen Einhängeflanschen der Steckelemente eingehängt ist.Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a tray with box-shaped Edge of which with two pairs of plug elements in the assembled position is equipped and a second shelf shown with dash-dotted line and with their vertical flange of the edge to the vertical Hanging flanges of the plug-in elements is attached.

Die Fig. 4 ist der Querschnitt gemäß der in Fig. 3 gezeigten Schnittebene IV-IV wobei eine der Auflagen einen kastenförmigen Rand und die andere einen aus einem einfachen vertikalen Flansch gebildeten Rand aufweist. FIG. 4 is the cross section according to the section plane IV-IV shown in FIG. 3 one of the pads has a box-shaped edge and the other one has a simple vertical flange formed edge.

Die Fig. 4a ist der Querschnitt gemäß der in Fig. 1 gezeigten Schnittebene IVa-IVa durch den Verbindungsbereich zwischen zwei Auflagen welche beide einen kastenförmigen Rand aufweisen.FIG. 4a is the cross section according to the section plane IVa-IVa shown in FIG. 1 through the connection area between two supports, both of which are one have box-shaped edge.

Die Fig. 4b ist ein Querschnitt durch den Verbindungsbereich zwischen zwei Strukturelementen.4b is a cross section through the connection area between two Structural elements.

Das Lagerregal gemäß Fig. 1 besteht aus senkrechten Pfosten 1 und aus, an diesen Pfosten 1 oder an eine horizontale tragende, aus Abstandstücken und/oder Längselementen zusammengesetzten Struktur angebrachten, Auflagen 6. Die Ränder der Auflagen können allseitig oder an einigen der Seiten kastenförmig 6b ausgeformt sein, durch Profile verstärkt sein oder einfachen als Flansch 6a um 90° vertikal nach unten gebogen sein.The storage rack shown in FIG. 1 consists of vertical posts 1 and this post 1 or to a horizontal load-bearing, from spacers and / or Longitudinal elements of composite structure attached, supports 6. Die Edges of the supports can be box-shaped on all sides or on some of the sides 6b be shaped, reinforced by profiles or simply as a flange 6a by 90 ° be bent vertically downwards.

Die erfindungsgemäßen Steckelemente 2, 3 haben U-förmigen Querschnitt und weisen am Steg 2d, 3d einen in Längsrichtung verlaufenden, einseitig offenen Schlitz 2c, 3c auf welcher nahe eines der zum Steg 2d, 3d um 90° versetzten Flansche positioniert ist. Insbesondere ist der Schlitz 2c nahe dem unteren horizontalen Flansch 2a angeordnet, während der Schlitz 3c nahe dem vertikalen Einhängeflansch 3b angeordnet ist. Die Schlitze 2c, 3c erstrecken sich über ungefähr die Hälfte der Längserstreckung der entsprechenden Elemente 2, 3.The plug elements 2, 3 according to the invention have a U-shaped cross section and have on the web 2d, 3d a longitudinally extending, open on one side Slot 2c, 3c on which close to one of the to the web 2d, 3d offset by 90 ° Flanges is positioned. In particular, the slot 2c is close to the lower one horizontal flange 2a arranged while the slot 3c near the vertical Hanging flange 3b is arranged. The slots 2c, 3c extend over approximately half the longitudinal extent of the corresponding elements 2, 3.

Die Erfindung schließt nicht aus, dass das Zusammenstecken der Elemente 2, 3 anstatt in Längsrichtung S, in Querrichtung erfolgt, z.B. durch Einführen des Flansches 3a und des Steges 3d durch einen Schlitz 2c welcher am Element 2 vorgesehen ist und seitlich geschlossen ist.The invention does not exclude that the elements 2, 3 are put together instead of in the longitudinal direction S, in the transverse direction, e.g. by introducing the Flange 3a and the web 3d through a slot 2c which on the element 2nd is provided and is closed on the side.

Um die Steckelemente 2, 3 in die für die Verbindung zwischen den beiden Auflagen 6 des Lagerregals vorgesehene Position zu bringen wird das Trägerelement 2 mit seinen zwei parallelen Flanschen 2a, 2b am Rand 6a, 6b der Auflage 6 so eingeschoben, dass der Steg 2d an der vertikalen Fläche des Randes 6a, 6b der Auflage 6 anliegt. Das Einhängelement 3 wird von unten her am selben Rand 6a, 6b der Auflage 6 mit den Flanschen 3a, 3b in vertikaler Position aufgeschoben, dabei verläuft der Steg 3d parallel zur unteren Oberfläche des kastenförmigen Randes 6b und liegt eventuell an dieser auf, der Schlitz 3c ist dabei mit der seitlichen Öffnung gegen die entsprechende Öffnung des Schlitzes 2c des Elementes 2 ausgerichtet. Durch gegenseitiges Verschieben S der beiden Elemente 2, 3 werden diese mittels der beiden Schlitze 2c, 3c ineinander gesteckt um ein zusammengekoppeltes Element zu bilden welches eine ungefähr gleiche Längserstreckung wie eines der einzelnen Elemente 2, 3 aufweist.To the plug elements 2, 3 in the for the connection between the two To bring conditions 6 of the storage rack provided position Carrier element 2 with its two parallel flanges 2a, 2b on the edge 6a, 6b Pad 6 inserted so that the web 2d on the vertical surface of the Edge 6a, 6b of the support 6 abuts. The suspension element 3 is from below on the same edge 6a, 6b of the support 6 with the flanges 3a, 3b in vertical Position pushed on, the web 3d runs parallel to the lower surface of the box-shaped edge 6b and possibly lies on this, which is the slot 3c thereby with the side opening against the corresponding opening of the slot 2c of element 2 aligned. By shifting S between the two Elements 2, 3 are inserted into one another by means of the two slots 2c, 3c to form a coupled element which is approximately the same Has longitudinal extent as one of the individual elements 2, 3.

Die Elemente 2, 3 umfassen in zusammengesteckter Position allseitig den Rand 6a, 6b der Ablage 6 und ermöglichen durch den vertikalen Flansch 3b das Einhängen eines einfachen Flansches 6a (Fig. 3, 4). Das Einhängelement 3 kann einen Steg 3d aufweisen welcher breiter ist um den kastenförmigen Rand 6b der Auflage 6 (Fig. 4a) aufnehmen zu können. Erfindungsgemäß kann der vertikale Einhängflansch 3b vertikale Schnitte aufweisen um Zungen 3e zu bilden welche in der selben Ebene liegen oder welche so gebogen sind dass sie in einer Ebene liegen welche zur Ebene des Flansches 3b parallel und beabstandet ist. An besagten Zungen 3e können beispielsweise U- oder L-Profile eingehängt werden welche mit einer Stirnwand versehen sind oder welche entsprechende Einschnitte an den vertikalen Flanschen aufweisen, wodurch die vertikalen Flanschen in die vertikalen Einschnitte einsetzbar sind. Durch Vorsehen von Bohrungen, gegebenenfalls Gewindebohrungen, an den Zungen 3e ist der Einsatz von Schrauben für die Befestigung von Ablagen oder Strukturelementen, welche nicht an den Steckelementen 2, 3 einhängbar sind, möglich.The elements 2, 3 enclose the edge on all sides in the assembled position 6a, 6b of the tray 6 and enable the vertical flange 3b Hang a simple flange 6a (Fig. 3, 4). The suspension element 3 can have a web 3d which is wider around the box-shaped edge 6b Edition 6 (Fig. 4a) to record. According to the vertical Hanging flange 3b have vertical cuts to form tongues 3e which in are on the same level or which are curved so that they are in one level lie which is parallel to and spaced from the plane of the flange 3b. On said tongues 3e can be hung, for example, U or L profiles which are provided with a front wall or which corresponding incisions have on the vertical flanges, whereby the vertical flanges into the vertical incisions can be used. By providing holes, if necessary threaded holes, on the tongues 3e is the use of Screws for attaching shelves or structural elements, which are not can be attached to the plug elements 2, 3, possible.

Erfindungsgemäß können ein oder beide Steckelemente 2, 3 mit Vorsprüngen Bohrungen oder Sitzen versehen sein welche den Vorsprüngen, Bohrungen oder Sitzen an den Strukturelementen des Lagerregals und/oder an den Ablagen 6 entsprechen um die zusammengesteckte Position der Elemente 2, 3 und/oder deren Positionierung an den Rändern der Auflagen, bzw. an den Strukturelementen des Lagerregals, zu sichern. Die selbe Wirkung kann durch Anbringung von beidseitig wirkendem Klebestreifen an eine oder an mehrere mit der Ablage 6, bzw. mit einem Strukturelement, in Kontakt stehenden Oberflächen eines oder beider Steckelemente 2, 3 erreicht werden.According to the invention, one or both plug elements 2, 3 with projections Bores or seats can be provided which the projections, bores or Sitting on the structural elements of the storage rack and / or on the shelves 6 correspond to the assembled position of elements 2, 3 and / or their positioning on the edges of the pads, or on the To secure structural elements of the storage rack. The same effect can be achieved by Attaching double-sided adhesive strips to one or more with the tray 6, or with a structural element, in contact with surfaces one or both plug elements 2, 3 can be reached.

Die Erfindung schließt nicht den Einsatz von Steckelementen 2, 3 aus welche alle oder teilweise mit zwei Schlitzen 2c, 3c ausgestattet sind, wodurch das Zusammenstecken z.B. von zwei Trägerelementen 2 mit einem einzigen Einhängelement 3 oder einer Reihe von mehreren Elementen 2,3 welche abwechseln zusammengesteckt sind, ermöglicht wird. Natürlich müssen in diesem Fall die Schlitze 2c, 3c geeignete Längserstreckung aufweisen welche jedenfalls kleiner sein wird als die Hälfte der Länge des Elementes 2, 3.The invention does not exclude the use of plug-in elements 2, 3, all of which or partially equipped with two slots 2c, 3c, whereby the Put together e.g. of two support elements 2 with a single one Hanging element 3 or a series of several elements 2, 3 which alternate are plugged together, is made possible. Of course, in this If the slots 2c, 3c have a suitable longitudinal extension, which in any case will be less than half the length of the element 2, 3.

Vorteilhafterweise können die am stärksten beanspruchten Bereiche der Elemente 2, 3 verstärkt werden ohne dadurch Ihre Funktion oder das Zusammenstecken zu behindern.Advantageously, the most stressed areas of the elements 2, 3 are strengthened without thereby affecting their function or plugging together hinder.

Gemäß einer Weiterentwicklung der Erfindung kann der untere Flansch 2a des Trägerelementes 2 sehr reduzierte Breite aufweisen oder ganz fehlen, wobei im letzteren Fall der Querschnitt des Trägerelementes die Form eines L-Profils aufweist. Dieser besagte untere Flansch 2a kann auch Z-förmigen Querschnitt aufweisen.According to a further development of the invention, the lower flange 2a of the Carrier element 2 have a very reduced width or are completely absent, wherein in the latter case, the cross section of the support element has the shape of an L-profile having. Said lower flange 2a can also have a Z-shaped cross section exhibit.

Weiters können der ganze Einhängflansch 3b oder ein Teil davon, und somit die Zungen 3e, in horizontaler Position abstehen um so eine Auflage für die untere Oberfläche des Randes der Ablage zu bilden.Furthermore, all or part of the suspension flange 3b, and thus the Tongues 3e, protrude in a horizontal position so as to support the lower one Form surface of the edge of the shelf.

Die Erfindung schließt weiters die Verbindung von Strukturelementen, wie z.B zwischen einem vertikalen Pfosten 1 und einem Abstandselement 7 (Fig. 4b), ein; in diesem Fall kann die Fixierung mittels Schraube 10 welche durch eine Bohrung im Flansch 2a gesteckt ist und in einem entsprechenden Gewindeloch am Steg 3d eingeschraubt ist, vorteilhaft sein. Das Abstandselement 7 kann am Flansch 3b des Elementes 3 mittels Schraube 8 und Spreizdübel 9, mittels anderer bekannter Befestigungselemente oder durch Verschweißen befestigt sein.The invention further includes the connection of structural elements, e.g. between a vertical post 1 and a spacer 7 (Fig. 4b); in this case, the fixation by means of screw 10 through a hole is inserted in the flange 2a and in a corresponding threaded hole on the web 3d screwed in, be advantageous. The spacer 7 can on the flange 3b the element 3 by means of screw 8 and expansion plug 9, by means of other known Fasteners or fastened by welding.

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Steckelemente für die Verbindung von Ablagen oder/und von Strukturelementen von Lagerregalen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese aus einem Trägerelement (2) und einem Einhängelement (3) mit U-förmigem Querschnitt bestehen wobei mindestens eines der Elemente an seinem Steg (2d, 3d) mindestens einen in Längserstreckung verlaufenden, einseitig offenen oder auch geschlossenen Schlitz aufweist welcher etwas breiter als die Stärke der Stege (2d, 3d) ist und so angeordnet ist, dass durch ein gegenseitiges Verschieben (S), bzw. durch gegenseitiges Einführen des Flansches (3a) und des Steges (3d) eines der Elemente (2, 3) durch den seitlich geschlossenen Schlitz (2c) welcher am zweiten Element (2, 3) vorgesehen ist, das Zusammenstecken in eine Position erfolgt in welcher die Flansche (2b, 3a) und die entsprechenden Stege (2d, 3d) den Querschnitt eines Randes (6a, 6b) einer Ablage (6) oder eines Profils mit entsprechendem Querschnitt umfassen, wobei der Einhängflansch (3b) entsprechend vom Steg (2d) beabstandet ist so dass ein einfacher Flansch (6a) anliegender Ablagen oder der kastenförmige Rand (6b) anliegender Ablagen oder anliegende Profile eingesetzt werden können, bzw. zwei Strukturelemente welche einen Winkel von ca. 90° bilden verbunden werden können.Plug-in elements for connecting shelves and / or structural elements of storage racks, characterized in that they consist of a support element (2) and a hanging element (3) with a U-shaped cross section, at least one of the elements on its web (2d, 3d) has at least one slot running in the longitudinal direction, open or closed on one side, which is somewhat wider than the thickness of the webs (2d, 3d) and is arranged such that by mutual displacement (S) or by mutual insertion of the flange (3a ) and the web (3d) of one of the elements (2, 3) through the laterally closed slot (2c) which is provided on the second element (2, 3), the connection is made in a position in which the flanges (2b, 3a) and the corresponding webs (2d, 3d) comprise the cross-section of an edge (6a, 6b) of a shelf (6) or a profile with a corresponding cross-section, the suspension flange (3b) corresponding to v Is spaced from the web (2d) so that a simple flange (6a) of adjacent shelves or the box-shaped edge (6b) of adjacent shelves or adjacent profiles can be used, or two structural elements which form an angle of approximately 90 ° can be connected. Steckelemente gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Einhängflansch (3b) des Einhängelementes (3) mit senkrechten Einschnitten versehen ist wodurch Zungen (3e) ausgebildet werden um Ränder oder Profile aufnehmen zu können.Plug-in elements according to claim 1, characterized in that the suspension flange (3b) of the suspension element (3) is provided with vertical incisions whereby tongues (3e) are formed in order to be able to accommodate edges or profiles. Steckelemente gemäß den Ansprüchen 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Zungen (3e) so gekröpft sind dass sie in einer zu den Flanschen (3b) parallel verlaufenden Ebene liegen. Plug elements according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the tongues (3e) are cranked so that they lie in a plane running parallel to the flanges (3b). Steckelemente gemäß Anspruch 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der gesamte Einhängeflansch (3b) oder die durch die vertikalen Einschnitte definierten Zungen (3e) in horizontale Position gebogen oder angeordnet sein können um als Auflage für die Ablagen (6) zu dienen.Plug elements according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the entire suspension flange (3b) or the tongues (3e) defined by the vertical incisions can be bent or arranged in a horizontal position in order to serve as a support for the trays (6). Steckelemente gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Trägerelement (2) und auch das Einhängelement (3) zwei Schlitze (2c, 3c) aufweisen von denen jeder einseitig an einem der Enden des selben Elementes offen ist.Plug elements according to claim 1, characterized in that the carrier element (2) and also the suspension element (3) have two slots (2c, 3c), each of which is open on one side at one of the ends of the same element. Steckelemente gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Flansch (2a) des Trägerelementes (2) fehlt oder sehr reduzierte Breite hat.Plug elements according to claim 1, characterized in that the flange (2a) of the carrier element (2) is missing or has a very reduced width. Steckelemente gemäß Anspruch 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an einem oder an allen Teilen (2a, 2b, 2c; 3a, 3b, 3c, 3e) beider Steckelemente (2, 3) Bohrungen, eventuell Gewindebohrungen, vorgesehen sind.Plug elements according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that holes, possibly threaded holes, are provided on one or all parts (2a, 2b, 2c; 3a, 3b, 3c, 3e) of both plug elements (2, 3). Steckelemente gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an den Stegen (2d, 3d) und/oder an den Flanschen (2a, 2b; 3a, 3b) Vorsprünge und/oder entsprechende Ausnehmungen oder Bohrungen vorgesehen sind um die zusammengesteckte Position der Elemente (2, 3), bzw. die Position am Rand der Ablage welche auch mit Vorsprüngen und/oder entsprechenden Ausnehmungen oder Bohrungen versehen ist, zu sichern.Plug elements according to claim 1, characterized in that projections and / or corresponding recesses or bores are provided on the webs (2d, 3d) and / or on the flanges (2a, 2b; 3a, 3b) around the assembled position of the elements (2nd , 3), or to secure the position on the edge of the shelf which is also provided with projections and / or corresponding recesses or bores. Steckelemente gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an einer oder an mehreren Kontaktflächen zwischen den Elementen (2, 3) in zusammengesteckter Position und/oder an einer oder an mehreren Kontaktflächen mit der Auflage (6) und/oder mit den Oberflächen des entsprechenden Randes (6a, 6b) ein beidseitig wirkendes Klebeband oder eine Beschichtung zwecks Erhöhung der Haftung und/oder der Reibung angebracht ist.Plug elements according to claim 1, characterized in that on one or more contact surfaces between the elements (2, 3) in the mated position and / or on one or more contact surfaces with the support (6) and / or with the surfaces of the corresponding edge (6a, 6b) a double-sided adhesive tape or a coating is applied in order to increase the adhesion and / or the friction. Steckelemente gemäß Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein oder beide Steckelemente (2, 3) in den mehr beanspruchten Bereichen durch Vergrößern des Querschnittes und/oder durch Vestärkungsrippen verstärkt sind.Plug-in elements according to claim 1, characterized in that one or both plug-in elements (2, 3) are reinforced in the more stressed areas by increasing the cross-section and / or by reinforcing ribs.
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