EP2072699B1 - Suspending device for a releasably fixed load pick-up means - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a suspension device for a releasably fixed load attachment means according to the preamble of the independent claims. The suspension device is particularly suitable for fixing to structural structures, such as buildings, ceilings, walls, space frameworks, grid structures, etc ..

A suspension of this kind is out DE 20 2006 018 937 U1 known, which is only suitable for fixing surface elements. The suspension device can be arranged by means of a base plate to a supporting structure arranged. In each case at least a first and a second surface element at least partially be placed on the base plate and fixed by means of a holding device. The holding device comprises a rotary lock, which is designed such that in different positions, the first and then the second surface element can be placed on the base plate. In the position in which the second surface element is placed, the first surface element is fixed. In a further position of the rotary locking both surface elements are fixed. For this purpose, the rotary lock on a perpendicular to the central axis rotatably mounted locking disc.
This training is limited only to the fixing of surface elements (load to be applied). Furthermore, such a suspension device is limited to the detachable arrangement of fixed points of the supporting structure at which the respective surface elements to be abutted coincide. If the surface elements do not meet with the fixed points of the suspension devices, an additional truss construction is required.

US-A-5,222,805 discloses a chandelier with a rod and rings, spokes and releasably arranged trim elements. In this case, the rings have a plurality of openings and the decorative elements or jewelry body are detachably received in these openings. The spokes are releasably connected to a rod arranged on the plate by means of positive locking.

US-A-1 059 678 discloses a bag holder with a rod, which is arranged in a hollow body adjustable in the axial direction. At one end of the rod a wheel is arranged, which has radial spokes. At the free end, the spokes have circumferentially extending nails so that the pockets can be securely attached to them.

WO-A-97 23407 discloses a coupling device for chains, which comprises an anchoring body with a central rod and an upper eye disposed on this center rod. The eye is provided for receiving the anchoring body on a load hook or the like. The anchoring body comprises at least two anchoring projections for receiving each of an end member of a respectively connected load chain by means of bolts. Furthermore, the anchoring body comprises coupling projections for the purpose of supporting individual chain links.

US-A-2,700,568 discloses a suspension device on which a load-stop means can be releasably fixed. The device comprises a plate having a centrally located bolt which terminates downwardly in a hook and is connected upwardly with a ring. At the top of the plate, a thickening is provided and at this the ring is arranged. The bolt penetrates centrally through the plate, which is formed with reinforcing ribs. Furthermore, lamellae are provided between the reinforcing ribs for force compensation.

The invention is based on the object to provide a suspension device of the aforementioned type, which has circumferentially and vertically a plurality of degrees of freedom for arranging load attachment means, is universally applicable and has a simple structure.

The problem is solved by the respective training features of claim 1 and 19. Further developments will become apparent from the dependent claims.

A first advantage results from the fact that the suspension device can have a plurality of degrees of freedom on the circumference and perpendicular to the circumference, on which load-stop means can be detachably arranged. Starting from a fixing point fixed for attachment, preferably at grid nodes, a supporting structure can have at least one, preferably several load-stop means in the circumferential direction and if necessary at least one further load-stop means in the direction perpendicular to the circumferential direction, z. B. in the vertical direction, be arranged detachably on stop devices. Preferably, in the circumferential direction and / or in the direction perpendicular to the circumferential direction a plurality of load-stop means, even at different angles, can be arranged.

As a second advantage it can be stated that the suspension device continues to be suitable for loads to be mounted, whose fixing possibilities do not coincide with the fixed points of the suspension structure for the suspension device. Additional substructures, for example, previously used truss structures, can be omitted.

A third advantage is due to the fact that the suspension can be combined with additional facilities in addition to the load to be applied. In a first development, the suspension device can accommodate at least one electrical line, for example for hall lighting and / or a public address system and / or a camera and / or a smoke detector. In a second development, the suspension device can accommodate at least one line for a fluid in gaseous or liquid state, for example for a sprinkler system. In this case, a suspension device can also comprise several developments in combination.

As a fourth advantage can be mentioned that the suspension device may have a fairing.
In a first embodiment, the panel can be concealed over the essential elements of the suspension and in a second embodiment, the panel can be movable and expose these elements preferably for securing the load-receiving means. The first embodiment is particularly suitable for suspension devices, which are preferably arranged constantly on a supporting structure, but currently do not need to record load bearing means. Preferably, the panel is exposable so that the anchor devices are accessible with sufficient space for striking the load-receiving means.

As a fifth advantage is to mention that one or more suspension devices at the fixed points fixed, preferably at grid nodes, a supporting structure can remain permanently, so that the assembly or disassembly effort can be significantly reduced. Depending on the requirement then only the load attachment means to be mounted on the respective suspension or dismantle. The suspension device or a plurality of suspension devices can thus form a unit with the structural structure. Furthermore, a plurality of suspension devices designed according to the invention may be arranged on a supporting structure at intervals with respect to one another, which are used for releasably fixing one or more load-securing means.

Fig. 1

eine Aufhängevorrichtung mit zwei Anschlageinrichtungen und Lastanschlagmitteln,

Fig. 2

die Aufhängevorrichtung mit den Anschlageinrichtungen,

Fig. 3

die Aufhängevorrichtung mit speziellen Stegen,

Fig. 4a, b

Details der Stege,

Fig. 5

weitere Details der Stege,

Fig. 6a, b

ein Steg gem. Fig. 5 in Vorder- und Seitenansicht,

Fig. 7a - c

Draufsichten auf die Anschlageinrichtung mit Stegen,

Fig. 8a, b

die Aufhängevorrichtung mit Verkleidung,

Fig. 9a - c

Draufsichten auf unmittelbar am Tragbolzen angeordnete Anschlageinrichtungen."

Fig. 9d, e

unmittelbar am Tragbolzen angeordnete Anschlageinrichtungen (im Schnitt),

Fig. 9f

eine Ausbildung des Tragbolzens,

Fig. 9g

eine Aufhängevorrichtung mit mehreren Anschlageinrichtungen.

The invention will be explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment. Here are shown schematically:

Fig. 1

a suspension device with two stop devices and load attachment means,

Fig. 2

the suspension device with the stop devices,

Fig. 3

the suspension device with special bars,

Fig. 4a, b

Details of the bridges,

Fig. 5

further details of the bridges,

Fig. 6a, b

a jetty gem. Fig. 5 in front and side view,

Fig. 7a - c

Top views of the anchor device with webs,

Fig. 8a, b

the suspension device with cover,

Fig. 9a - c

Top views of directly on the support bolt arranged stop devices. "

Fig. 9d, e

arranged directly on the support bolt stop devices (in section),

Fig. 9f

an embodiment of the supporting bolt,

Fig. 9g

a suspension with multiple anchor devices.

On a supporting structure 10, for example the ceiling of a trade fair hall, at least one suspension device 1 is preferably detachably fixed to at least one fixing point which is preferably statically fixed for attachment. The suspension device 1 is preferably arranged at a grid node of the supporting structure 10 ( Fig. 1 ).

On the supporting structure 10 at least one supporting bolt 4 is arranged, which is preferably releasably fixed thereto. Concentric with the axis 5 of the support pin 4 at least one first stop means 6 is arranged. Between the support pin 4 and the first stop device 6 are - relative to the axis 5 - at least two (preferably several) radially extending, the support pin 4 arranged with the first stop means 6 webs 7 and between two adjacent webs 7 each have a breakthrough 17 as a free space for load attachment means 2 is present.

The support pin 4 is at one of its side surfaces (in Fig. 1 the one end face) with the structural structure 10 preferably releasably connected. Preferably, an end face, alternatively a longitudinal side, of the supporting bolt 4 is connected to the supporting structure 10.

Alternatively, a stop means 14, hereinafter referred to as third stop means 14, be arranged directly on the support pin 4 and concentric to the axis 5 of the supporting bolt 4 at least one arranged opening 17, preferably a plurality of openings 17, have. Preferably, the stop device 14 is designed plate-shaped in this embodiment and in this plate is at least one opening 17 or the openings 17 are arranged. Alternatively, the stop device 14 may comprise a plurality of directly arranged on the support pin 4 plates with openings 17. The stop device 14 may be single or multiple - with respect to the axis 5 - in the circumferential direction with radial extent ( Fig. 9a, 9b ) can be arranged. Alternatively, at least one stop device 14 may be arranged parallel to the axis 5 on the support pin 4. In Fig. 9c - e a plurality of such stop devices 14 are arranged. So shows Fig. 9c six stop devices 14, each offset by 60 ° to the axis 5, arranged.

In a further embodiment, the support pin 4 may be firmly connected to a base plate 3 and the base plate 3 is preferably detachably connected to the supporting structure 10. For example, the base plate 3 can be detachably connected to the structural structure 10 by means of screw connections.

The suspension device 1 is designed for at least one, preferably for a plurality of load-attachment means 2, in particular chains, cables, coupling rods, etc., with corresponding connection means, such as shackles, snap hooks, etc. The support pin 4 is preferably on the base plate 3 at the end on a side surface firmly arranged. This support bolt 4 is preferably materially connected to the side surface, for example by at least one welded joint, connected to the base plate 3.

Concentric with the axis 5 (longitudinal axis) of the support pin 4 at least the first stop means 6 is arranged at a distance from the base plate 3 ( Fig. 2 ).

In this case, in a first embodiment between the support pin 4 and the first stop means 6, the radially extending, the support pin 4 with the stopper 6 connecting webs 7 may be arranged. The suspension device 1 comprises between the spaced-apart, adjacent webs 7 as free spaces, the openings 17th

In a second embodiment, at least one third stop means 14 may be arranged directly on the support pin 4 concentric with the axis 5 thereof. This stop device 14 consists of a closed, approximately plate-shaped material (solid material) and has in the material openings 17, for example, holes, slots, openings, etc., on ( Fig. 9a - e ). The webs 7 according to the first embodiment are hereby obsolete. The openings 17 serve to receive the load-stop beating means 2, especially their preferably arranged end connection means, such as shackle 19 with split pin or screw 20 or safety hooks, such as snap hooks.

At a distance from the first stop device 6, at least one second stop device 8 may be arranged in the direction of the axis 5 of the support pin 4 (if necessary, further such stop devices). Analogously to the first stop device 6, this second stop device 8 can have a plurality of webs 7 and openings 17, ie webs 7 which extend radially between the carrier pin 4 and the second stop device 8 and connect the carrier pin 4 to the stop device 8. That is, at least two radially extending, the support pin 4 with the second stop means 8 connecting webs 7 are arranged and between two adjacent webs 7 is in each case an opening 17 available.

Alternatively, instead of the second stop means 8 (or first stop means 6) with webs 7, a stop means in the form of the third stop means 14 may be arranged directly on the carrying bolt 4 from an approximately plate-shaped material having at least one opening 17 (without webs 7). Preferably, a plurality of apertures 17 can be arranged concentrically to the axis 5 of the support pin 4.

The suspension device 1 is thus not limited to the combination of the first and second stop devices 6, 8. Rather, the first or second stop means 14 may be combined with at least one of the third stop means 14. Depending on the dimensioning of the supporting bolt 4, a plurality of combinations of the stop devices 6, 8, 14 - with respect to the axis 5 - in the radial extension and / or parallel extent feasible.

The at least one stop device 6, 8, 14 is preferably arranged in a circular or elliptical or polygonal manner concentric with the axis 5 of the support pin 4. Preferably, the respective support pin 4 is formed from a solid material or a hollow material (sleeve-shaped). In the latter embodiment, a free end 21 of the supporting bolt 4 is preferably closed with a lid. An outer contour 16 of the support pin 4 is preferably circular or elliptical or polygonal. The circular or elliptical or polygonal design of the respective stop means 6, 8, alternatively 14 concentric with the axis 5 of the support pin 4 may be designed according to the definition of the outer contour 16 accordingly. For example, all derivatives of the above-mentioned embodiments, for example in the form of a circular sector or a circular segment, can be realized. As a result, the suspension device 1 is not limited to a 360 ° extension of the stop devices 6, 8, 14 with respect to the axis 5. Rather, the suspension device 1 can be adapted to the structural conditions of the supporting structure, so that such a suspension device 1 can be fitted, for example, in a 90 ° or 270 ° corner solution of a supporting structure 10.

In a further embodiment, the respective stop device 6 and / or 8 webs 7 having a recess 9. In the recesses 9, the respective stop devices 6 and / or 8 are preferably supported. For example, the stop devices 6, 8 may be supported annular, elliptical or polygonal in the recesses 9. Preferably, the stop devices 6, 8 with the webs 7 in the region of the recesses 9 cohesively, for example, by welded joints or adhesive joints, connected ( Fig. 3; 5 ).

In a further embodiment, the webs 7 may additionally have bores 18 (passage openings, threaded bores, blind bores) in order to receive load-bearing means 2 or in particular their connecting means. For example, a shackle 19 may be accommodated in the passage opening 18 by means of a screw connection 20 (FIG. Fig. 5; 6a, b ).
The shackle 19 is then connected to the load-stop means 2, not shown.

Each web 7 of the first stop device 6 has a first longitudinal extent 11, and each web 7 of the second stop device 8 preferably has a second longitudinal extent 12 deviating from the first longitudinal extent 11 (FIG. Fig. 4a, b ). Alternatively, the longitudinal extensions 11, 12 may be the same for each stop device 6, 8.
In a further embodiment, in the direction of the axis 5, each web 7 of the first stop device 6 can be arranged to escape from the respectively adjacent web 7 of the second stop device 8, ie the webs are not arranged congruently in plan view (FIG. Fig. 7c ). Alternatively, the webs 7 of the stop devices 6, 8 can also be arranged congruently in the run. Each web 7 of the first stop device 6 may be arranged offset to the respectively adjacent to a distance web 7 of the second stop means 8 in the direction of the axis 5 in flight or out of alignment. In the latter training with staggered webs 7, the free space thus obtained can be optimally used for the load-stop means 2.

The suspension device 1 is not limited to the described stop devices 6, 8. For example, third and further stop devices may be arranged with appropriate design of the support bolt 4 in the direction of the axis 5 at intervals on the support pin 4. In addition, at the free end 21 of the support bolt 4 at least one attachment means, such as a hanger or another stop means with openings 17 may be arranged.

In the direction of the axis 5 of the support bolt 4 may be arranged concentrically to the one or more arranged on the webs 7 stop means 6, 8 or the stop means 14 (without webs 7) the stop means 6, 8, 14 enclosing cladding 13. For example, a panel 13 may be attached to the base plate 3. This panel 13 is formed in the direction of the axis 5 of the supporting bolt 4, depending on the number of stop devices 6, 8, 14 concentric with the stop devices 6, 8, 14. As a result, the suspension device 1 can be substantially covered if necessary. In a first embodiment, the essential elements of the suspension device 1 are hidden and in a second embodiment, these elements are preferably exposed for attaching the load-carrying means 2.
In this case, the cladding 13 is preferably movable in the manner of a telescope along the axis 5, ie it can be pushed or pulled out ( Fig. 8a, b , Double arrow). Preferably, the panel 13 facing away from the supporting structure 10 may be changeable in their position. Preferably, the panel 13 is formed such that anchor devices 6, 8, 14 can be at least partially exposed for striking load-bearing means 2. The other parts of the suspension device 1 may be concealed.

In a further embodiment, the support pin 4 may have at least one extending in the direction of the axis 5 cavity 15. A cavity 15 may already be in the formation of the supporting bolt 4 as the interior of a sleeve or be introduced as at least one bore in the material of the supporting bolt 4. At least one supply line is preferred in such a cavity 15 arranged. The cavity 15 may additionally be arranged at an angle to the axis 5 and pass into the outer contour 16 of the support pin 4 ( Fig. 9d, e ). Thus, the suspension device 1, in particular in the cavity 15 at least one electrical line, for example, a hall lighting and / or a public address system and / or a camera and / or a smoke detector record. In a second development, the suspension device 1 can accommodate, in particular in the cavity 15, at least one line for a fluid, for example for a sprinkler system. In this case, a suspension device 1 also comprise several developments in combination.

The operation of the suspension device 1 is as follows. After the at least one suspension device 1 is fixed to the supporting structure 10, the load-securing means 2 are attached to the respective stop devices 6, 8 (or further). For example, shackles 19, which are in functional connection with the load-stop means 2, are positioned in the openings 17 and detachably connected to the respective stop means 6, 8, 14. For example, in the case of a circular one of the respective stop devices 6, 8 with an annular formation, the shackle 19 surrounds the ring of the stop device 6, 8 in the region of an opening 17 (FIG. Fig. 1, 7a, b ). In a stop device 14 with an approximately plate-shaped formation gem. Fig. 9a-e The shackle 19 engages around the outer edge of the solid material in the region of a breakthrough 17 (not shown).

The suspension device 1 is not limited to the described embodiments. Rather, a base plate 3 can be arranged in a simple construction on the supporting structure 10. At least one stop device 14 is arranged on the base plate 3, and at least one opening 17 is present between the base plate 3 and each stop device 14, or the stop device 14 itself has a plurality of openings 17. An education shows Fig. 9g on. Here, the stop means 14 are circular or elliptical or polygonal curved and have between the curvature and the base plate 3, the opening 17 for fixing the load attachment means 2. Fig. 9e optionally also shows a known support pin 4 with the associated Stop devices 6, 8, if necessary, stop devices 14 with parallel extension to the axis fifth

Another education shows Fig. 9f , according to which a supporting bolt 4 has at least one bore 18 on the circumference of its outer contour 16. The bore 18 may be designed for example as a threaded bore and in this bore 18, a screw 20 may be releasably fixed. The screw 20 can carry a hole for releasably fixing, for example, lighter load-receiving means 2. At this support pin 4 optionally at least one of the stop devices 6, 8, 14 may be arranged.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

- Hanging device

2

- load attachment means

3

- base plate

4

- Carrying bolts

5

- axle (carrying bolt)

6

- First stop device

7

- Footbridge

8th

- second stop device

9

- recess

10

- Structural design

11

- first longitudinal extension

12

- second longitudinal extension

13

- disguise

14

- third stop device

15

- Cavity

16

- outer contour

17

- Breakthrough

18

- Drilling

19

- shackles

20

- screw connection

21

- free end

22

- Towing equipment (hitch etc.)

Claims (19)

1. A suspending device for a releasably fixed load pick-up means, wherein the suspending device can be fixed on a supporting structure (10) and features a carrying bolt (4), and wherein at least one suspension element (6; 8) is arranged concentric to the axis (5) of the carrying bolt (4),
   characterized in
   that the carrying bolt (4) can be arranged on the supporting structure (10), and in
   that at least two radially extending webs (7) are arranged between the carrying bolt (4) and the at least one suspension element (6; 8) and connect the carrying bolt (4) to the at least one suspension element (6), wherein an opening (17) is respectively arranged between two adjacent webs (7) and the load pick-up means (2) can be attached to the at least one suspension element (6; 8).
2. The suspending device according to claim 1,
   characterized in that the carrying bolt (4) can be connected to the supporting structure (10) on a lateral surface.
3. The suspending device according to claims 1 and 2,
   characterized in that the carrying bolt (4) is rigidly connected to a base plate (3) and the base plate (3) can be releasably connected to the supporting structure (10).
4. The suspending device according to claim 3,
   characterized in
   that the base plate (3) can be arranged on the supporting structure (10), in
   that at least one suspension element (6, 8) is arranged on the base plate (3), and in
   that at least one opening (17) is arranged between the base plate (3) and each suspension element (6, 8).
5. The suspending device according to claim 1, characterized in that an outer contour (16) of the carrying bolt (4) is realized circular or ellipsoidal or polygonal.
6. The suspending device according to claim 1,
   characterized in
   that at least one second suspension element (8) is arranged at a distance from the first suspension element (6) in the direction of the axis (5) of the carrying bolt (4), and in that at least two radially extending webs (7) are arranged between the carrying bolt (4) and the second suspension element (8) and connect the carrying bolt (4) to the second suspension element (8), wherein an opening (17) is respectively arranged between two adjacent webs (7),
   or
   the second suspension element (8) is arranged directly on the carrying bolt (4) and features at least one opening (17) that is arranged concentric to the axis (5) of the carrying bolt (4).
7. The suspending device according to at least claim 1, characterized in that the at least one suspension element (6, 8) is arranged concentric to the axis (5) of the carrying bolt (4) in a circular or ellipsoidal or polygonal fashion
8. The suspending device according to at least claim 1, characterized in that the webs (7) feature a recess (9), in which the respective suspension element (6, 8) is supported.
9. The suspending device according to at least claims 1 and 6, characterized in that each web (7) of the first suspension element (6) has a first length (11), and in that each web (7) of the second suspension element (8) has a second length (12) that differs from the first length (11).
10. The suspending device according to at least claims 1 and 6, characterized in that each web (7) of the first suspension element (6) is offset relative to the respective adjacently spaced-apart web (7) of the second suspension element (8) in the direction of the axis (5).
11. The suspending device according to claim 1 or 1 and 6, characterized in that a covering (13) is arranged concentric to the suspension element or the suspension elements (6, 8) arranged on the webs (7) in the direction of the axis (5) of the carrying bolt (4).
12. The suspending device according to claim 11, characterized in that the covering (13) can be telescopically retracted or extended.
13. The suspending device according to claim 11, characterized in that the covering (13) is variable with respect to its position on the side facing away from the supporting structure (10).
14. The suspending device according to at least claim 1, characterized in that at least one suspension lug (14) is arranged on a free lateral surface of the carrying bolt (4).
15. The suspending device according to at least claim 1, characterized in that the carrying bolt (4) features at least one hollow space (15) extending in the direction of the axis (5), and in that at least one supply line is arranged in the hollow space.
16. The suspending device according to at least claims 1 and 15, characterized in that the hollow space (15) is furthermore arranged at an angle relative to the axis (5) and transforms into the outer contour (16) of the carrying bolt (4).
17. The suspending device according to at least claim 15, characterized in that at least one supply line is arranged in the hollow space (15).
18. The suspending device according to at least claim 1, characterized in that the suspending device (1) can be arranged on a grid junction point of the supporting structure (10).
19. A suspending device for a releasably fixed load pick-up means, wherein the suspending device can be fixed on a supporting structure (10) and features a carrying bolt (4), and wherein at least one suspension element (14) is arranged concentric to the axis (5) of the carrying bolt (4),
    characterized in
    that the carrying bolt (4) can be arranged on the supporting structure (10), and in
    that at least the one suspension element (14) is arranged directly on the carrying bolt (4) and features at least one opening (17) that is arranged concentric to the axis (5) of the carrying bolt (4), wherein the load pick-up means (2) can be attached to the suspension element (14).

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