EP1312287B1 - Hanging device with a rail profile to be vertically mounted and a console suspendable therefrom - Google Patents

Abstract

The suspension device consists of a vertically installed profile with fitting profiles, and a cantilever bracket fitted to the vertical profile with fixing elements complementary to the fitting profiles. The bracket has a clamping section upon which or in which the fixing elements are installed, and the bracket spans the front side and also the two side flanks of the vertical profile. The fixing elements on a clamping section of the spanning section of the bracket are fixed elements, removable elements, spring mounted elements or inherently elastic elements.

Description

Field of application of the invention

The present invention relates to a suspension device with a profile rail for vertical placement on a supporting structure, such as e.g. a rear wall, a panel, a frame or a frame, and a bracket can be hooked into the rail. The rail has a grid, in which one can hang the console, which is connected to a support arm, a crossbar or a shelf support. Structures formed with sections of the profile rail are used, for example, as information and decoration carriers in reception zones or as a rack for the presentation of goods or exhibits or for the storage of objects.

State of the art

Devices for selective suspension are widely known (for example EP 0 716 825 B1, WO 99/20094, DE 200 09 028 U1). Suspension devices for the horizontally variable arrangement of support arms have also been proposed in various embodiments (e.g., WO 99/65368, WO 01/43599). Finally, many variants of suspending devices are known for the vertically variable arrangement of rails and brackets therein (e.g., DE 201 00 181 U1, DE 100 35 359 A1, FR 945 260, GB 2 154 429 A, US 3 512 654).

Object of the invention

The known from the prior art devices have proven themselves in the past. However, there is a need for improvement, ie, increase in stability, variability, serviceability, and convenience, as well as new solutions that open up changing design possibilities. In view of this, the invention has for its object to propose an improved and original suspension device with increased utility value for the application area defined above, which can be suspended from a rail for vertical placement on a support structure and one in the rail Console exists. It should be possible to mount several brackets in different heights on a rail, to connect the brackets with differently configured load carriers and to arrange the rail both in vertical lines, in varying lengths according to local conditions, as well as short sections.

Overview of the invention

The suspension initially consists of a vertical profile to be arranged with a front side, two side edges and a back and on the profile existing engagement contours. The device further includes a bracket attachable to the profile with complementary to the engagement contours fixing. The console has a enclosing part, in which the fixing elements are arranged, and comprises in the suspended state, the front side and the two side edges of the profile.

The fixing elements are arranged on a bracket portion of the enclosing part of the console on a spring-mounted elements or as intrinsic elastic elements. The engagement contours in the profile are arranged in the side flanks of the profile and undercut in relation to the front side.

The following features relate to specific embodiments of the invention: The engagement contours are formed as undercut, wedge-shaped slots in the side edges, have below a simsartigen paragraph and run successively, preferably in an inclined plane ascending to the level of the side edges.

The engagement contours are arranged symmetrically on the one side edge to the engagement contours on the other side edge. The fixing elements in the console are each a wedge mounted on a spring, wherein in each case a spring and a wedge on both sides of a profile receiving recess are provided. The springs and the wedges keep each other in recesses used.

The profile consists of a back bar with the engagement contours, which is preferably made of plastic, and a front bar. The profile is used as rod material or in short pieces with at least one pair of engagement contours.

Brief description of the attached drawings

Figur 1A -

eine erfindungsgemässe Aufhängevorrichtung, mit einem Profil, das mit seitlichem, hinterschnittenem Schlitzraster versehen ist, und eine zugehörige Konsole, im eingehängten Zustand, in Perspektivdarstellung;

Figur 1B -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 1A, in Frontansicht;

Figur 1C -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 1A, in Seitenansicht;

Figur 1D -

das Profil gemäss Figur 1A;

Figur 1E -

das Profil gemäss Figur 1A, im Vertikalschnitt;

Figur 1F -

das Profil gemäss Figur 1G, im vergrösserten Horizontalquerschnitt;

Figur 1G -

das Profil gemäss Figur 1A, für rückseitige Verschraubung;

Figur 1H -

das Profil gemäss Figur 1G, im vergrösserten Horizontalquerschnitt;

Figur 1I -

das Profil gemäss Figur 1A, für frontseitige Verschraubung, mit gelöster Abdeckung;

Figur 1J -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 1 I, mit auf das Profil aufgerasteter Abdeckung;

Figur 1K -

das Profil gemäss Figur 1J, im vergrösserten Horizontalquerschnitt;

Figur 1L -

das Profil gemäss Figur 1D, in Perspektivansicht auf die Rückseite;

Figur 2A -

die Konsole gemäss Figur 1A, in rückseitiger Perspektive;

Figur 2B -

die Konsole gemäss Figur 2A, in Explosivdarstellung;

Figur 2C -

die Stellung der Federn und Keile aus der Konsole gemäss Figur 2A, mit der Konsole im Eingriff in das Profil;

Figur 2D -

die Stellung der Federn und Keile aus der Konsole gemäss Figur 2A, mit der Konsole in der Freiposition am Profil;

Figur 3A -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 1A, in der Rastposition, in Perspektivdarstellung;

Figur 3B -

Anordnung gemäss Figur 3A, im vergrösserten Horizontalschnitt;

Figur 4A -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 1A, in der Gleitposition, im vergrösserten Horizontalschnitt;

Figur 4B -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 4A, im Vertikalschnitt;

Figur 5A -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 1A, in der Freiposition, in Perspektivdarstellung;

Figur 5B -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 5A, im vergrösserten Horizontalschnitt;

Figur 5C -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 5A, im vergrösserten Vertikalschnitt;

Figur 6A -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 1A, mit einer universellen Konsole, in der Rastposition, in Perspektivdarstellung;

Figur 6B -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 6A, in der Draufsicht;

Figur 6C -

die Anordnung gemäss Figur 6A, im vergrösserten Horizontalschnitt;

Figur 7A -

ein Paneel mit der Aufhängevorrichtung, gemäss Figur 1A, und verschieden konfigurierten Lastenträgern;

Figur 7B -

ein Profilstück mit einem Paar von Rastnuten;

Figur 7C -

eine universelle Konsole, gemäss Figur 6A;

Figur 7D -

eine Konsole mit einem geraden Tragarm;

Figur 7E -

eine Konsole mit einem abgestuften Tragarm;

Figur 7F -

eine Konsole mit einem Tragarm zur Aufnahme einer Querstange;

Figur 7G -

eine Konsole mit einem T-Tragarm;

Figur 7H -

eine Konsole mit einer Hakenschiene; und

Figur 7 I -

eine Konsole mit Tablaraufnehmern.

Show it:

Figure 1A -

a suspension device according to the invention, with a profile which is provided with lateral, undercut slot grid, and an associated console, in the suspended state, in perspective view;

FIG. 1B -

the arrangement according to Figure 1A, in front view;

FIG. 1C

the arrangement according to Figure 1A, in side view;

FIG. 1D -

the profile according to Figure 1A;

FIG. 1E -

the profile according to Figure 1A, in vertical section;

FIG. 1F -

the profile according to Figure 1G, in the enlarged horizontal cross section;

FIG. 1G -

the profile according to Figure 1A, for back screwing;

FIG. 1H

the profile according to Figure 1G, in the enlarged horizontal cross section;

FIG. 1I

the profile according to Figure 1A, for front-side fitting, with dissolved cover;

FIG. 1J -

the arrangement according to Figure 1 I, with latched onto the profile cover;

Figure 1K -

the profile according to Figure 1J, in the enlarged horizontal cross section;

FIG. 1L -

the profile according to Figure 1D, in perspective view on the back;

Figure 2A -

the console according to Figure 1A, in rear perspective;

FIG. 2B -

the console according to Figure 2A, in an exploded view;

FIG. 2C -

the position of the springs and wedges from the console according to Figure 2A, with the console engaged in the profile;

FIG. 2D -

the position of the springs and wedges from the console according to Figure 2A, with the console in the free position on the profile;

FIG. 3A -

the arrangement according to Figure 1A, in the latching position, in perspective view;

FIG. 3B -

Arrangement according to Figure 3A, in an enlarged horizontal section;

FIG. 4A -

the arrangement according to Figure 1A, in the sliding position, in the enlarged horizontal section;

FIG. 4B -

the arrangement according to Figure 4A, in vertical section;

FIG. 5A

the arrangement according to Figure 1A, in the free position, in perspective view;

FIG. 5B -

the arrangement according to Figure 5A, in an enlarged horizontal section;

FIG. 5C -

the arrangement according to Figure 5A, in an enlarged vertical section;

FIG. 6A -

the arrangement according to Figure 1A, with a universal console, in the locking position, in perspective view;

FIG. 6B -

the arrangement according to Figure 6A, in plan view;

FIG. 6C -

the arrangement according to Figure 6A, in an enlarged horizontal section;

FIG. 7A -

a panel with the suspension device, according to Figure 1A, and differently configured load carriers;

FIG. 7B -

a profile piece with a pair of locking grooves;

FIG. 7C -

a universal console, according to Figure 6A;

FIG. 7D -

a console with a straight support arm;

FIG. 7E -

a console with a stepped support arm;

FIG. 7F -

a console with a support arm for receiving a crossbar;

FIG. 7G -

a console with a T-arm;

FIG. 7H -

a console with a hook rail; and

FIG. 7 I -

a console with Tablaraufnehmern.

embodiment

Reference to the accompanying drawings, the detailed description of an embodiment of the invention according to the suspension device in various modifications.

The following definition applies to the entire further description. If reference numerals are included in a figure for the purpose of graphic clarity, but are not explained in the directly associated description text, reference is made to their mention in the preceding description of the figures. For the sake of clarity, the repeated designation of components in subsequent figures is usually dispensed with, as far as the drawing clearly shows that they are "recurring" components.

FIGS. 1A to 1L

The suspension device initially consists of a rectangular cross-section profile 1 with in relation to the front side 10 undercut slot grid 3 and a rear side 13th The slot grid 3 is symmetrical to each other on both side edges 11,12 , so that result in pairs of slots, each of which both slots are at the same height. The systematically arranged in pairs slots 3 have below each a simsförmigen paragraph 30 and up an oblique discharge 31 to the plane of the side edges 11,12. To make the profile 1 in two parts, namely with a rear bar 18 made of plastic, wherein the slots 3 can be incorporated inexpensively, and a front bar 19, for example made of aluminum, which the rear bar 18 through the slot grid. 3 covered, whereby this receives its undercut contour. Both bars are 18,19 positively joined together. For example, an arrow mark on the rear bar 18 could indicate the correct mounting direction. An embodiment of the profile 1 is provided for the rear-side fitting through the rear strip 18 (see Figures 1F to 1H). Another embodiment of the profile 1 is the front screw - through the front bar 19 through -, in which case to cover the screw holes and heads, a cover strip 19 'is present (see Figures 1 I to 1 K). The console 2 with the load carrier 4 attached thereto in turn has an enclosure part 20 with the upper clamp part 22 and the downwardly extending support part 23rd

FIGS. 2A to 5C

The console 2 has a U-shaped, vertically extending and complementary to the cross-section of the profile 1 recess to receive therein the profile 1 at hinged bracket 2 with its front side 10 and the two side edges 11,12 . In the top bracket portion 22 of the console 2 are on both sides of the recess mounted on springs 5 , limited to the side movable wedges 50 are used, which are provided for elastic engagement in a selected pair of slots 3 . The springs 5 cause a successive bias of the wedges 50 , the tips protrude into the recess in the rest position. The wedges 50 and springs 5 are separate components that hold each other - used in recesses in the bracket section 22 .

If the console 2 in the profile 1 mounted correctly and the load-absorbing at a selected height - this state is defined as a latching position - that advanced by the springs 5 wedges 50 protrude into the slot pair 3 in and sit on the etching 30 both slots 3. The vertical load component, which acts on the supporting profile 1 from the suspended bracket 2 , is received by the wedges 50 engaging in the pair of slots 3 . The downwardly facing inclined load component is caught by the support portion 23 and the sides of the wedges 50 . The wedges 50 are largely closed and a downward movement of the console 2 is blocked (see Figures 2C, 3A and 3B).

In the sliding position (see Figures 4A and 4B) is the console 2 before entering the detent position or when moving out of this. If the hanging on the profile 1 console 2 is lifted up, the wedges 50 start up along the inclined outlets 31 of the occupied slot pair 3 and are pressed against the tension of the springs 5 to the outside, quasi successively with the startup and exit of the pair of slots. 3 open.

Upon further start-up of the suspended in the profile 1 console 2 and thus increasing leaving the originally occupied pair of slots 3, finally, the free position of the console 2 is reached (see Figures 2D, 5A to 5C). The wedges 50 have moved completely out of the pair of slots 3 , have reached the maximum opening between them and now sit on the side edges 11,12 of the profile 1 on. Here, the console 2 can be removed from the profile 1 , further up or down again pushed until re-latching in the originally occupied slot pair 3 .

In the separate position , the console 2 is removed from the profile 1 ; the wedges 50 are pushed by the springs 5 maximally to the limit in the recess and are now in the smallest distance from each other (see Figure 2A). By bevels on the wedges 50 , the console 2 can be hooked into the profile 1 at any altitude.

FIGS. 6A to 7I

The composite of the rear bar 18 with the slot grid 3 and the front bar 19 profile 1 is considered particularly advantageous. The console 2 shown hanging on the profile 1 in FIGS. 6A to 6C can be combined with differently configured load carriers 4 , as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7D to 7I.

For special designs and applications, short pieces of the profile 1 can be fastened on a support structure. Such pieces have at least a pair from opposite slots 3. Also on such profile pieces 1 , the brackets 2 can be hooked, with a vertical height displacement omitted here (see Figures 7B and 7C).

Claims (4)

1. A suspension device comprising:

   a) a profile (1) which is to be arranged vertically and has a front side (10), two side flanks (11,12) and a rear side (13) and also engagement contours (3) provided on the profile (1); and

   b) a bracket (2) which can be suspended on the profile (1) and has fixing elements (50) which are complementary to the engagement contours (3); whereas

   c) the bracket (2) has an encompassing part (20) in which the fixing elements (50) are arranged; and

   d) the bracket (2) encases the front side (10) and the two side flanks (11,12) of the profile (1), characterised in that

   e) the fixing elements (50) at a clamp portion (22) of the encompassing part (20) of the bracket (2) are elements (50) mounted on a spring (5) or are arranged as inherently elastic elements (50); and

   f) the engagement contours (3) in the profile (1) are arranged in the side flanks (11,12) of the profile (1) and are undercut in relation to the front side (10).
2. The suspension device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the engagement contours (3) are designed as undercut, wedge-shaped slots (3) in the side flanks (11,12), have a ledge (30) at the bottom and slope up gradually, preferably in a slanting plane (31), to the plane of the side flanks (11,12).
3. The suspension device according to at least one of the Claims 1 and 2, characterised in that

   a) the engagement contours (3) on one side flank (11) are arranged symmetrically in relation to the engagement contours (3) on the other side flank (12);

   b) the fixing elements (50) in the bracket (2) are constituted in each case by a wedge (50) mounted on a spring (5), in each case one spring (5) and one wedge (50) being provided on either side of an aperture receiving the profile (1); and

   c) the springs (5) and the wedges (50), inserted in cutouts, secure one another.
4. The suspension device according to at least one of the Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that

   a) the profile (1) comprises a rear strip (18), which contains the engagement contours (3) and is preferably made of plastic, and a front strip (19); and

   b) the profile (1) is used as bar material or in short lengths with at least one pair of engagement contours (3).

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