EP2177694B1 - Fence clamp for fixing a fence mesh to a post - Google Patents

Fence clamp for fixing a fence mesh to a post Download PDF

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EP2177694B1
EP2177694B1 EP09171923.7A EP09171923A EP2177694B1 EP 2177694 B1 EP2177694 B1 EP 2177694B1 EP 09171923 A EP09171923 A EP 09171923A EP 2177694 B1 EP2177694 B1 EP 2177694B1
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  • the invention relates to a fence bracket for attaching a Zaungitters to a post, in particular for fastening roll-up wireframe fences, in which vertically, horizontally and / or diagonally extending rods are firmly connected at their intersection points.
  • the US 2006/202184 discloses an annularly closed fence bracket according to the preamble of claim 1, which can be placed around a fence post with temporary widening, wherein at the ends radially projecting flanges are connected by a screw.
  • the fence bracket described has the advantage that it can be fastened particularly securely to a fence post due to the combination of a C-shaped bracket body with a closure element.
  • the closure element prevents namely that the clip body - for example, by high load or improper manipulation - unintentionally withdrawn forward from the fence post or can be demolished. Solving the Rather, fence bracket initially requires a targeted removal of the closure element.
  • a (typically reversible) latching attachment For the attachment of the closure element to the arms of the bracket body, there is a (typically reversible) latching attachment.
  • This is achieved, characterized in that at least one arm of the bracket body has on the outside a recess in which a hook projection of the closure element can engage.
  • the closure element can then simply connect by snapping with the clip body and optionally also non-destructively solve this again.
  • both arms of the clamp body on the outside such depressions can engage in the corresponding (typically mutually mirror-image) projections of the closure element.
  • the aforementioned depression on the arms of the clamp body can in particular be designed as a groove into which a correspondingly shaped elongated hook projection can securely engage. It is particularly preferred in this case if the channel at one or both ends does not pass up to the edge of the outer surface of the arm in which it is located. In this case, a seated in the gutter hook projection can not slip out of the channel along this, since he previously abuts the end of the channel. Furthermore, there is a more appealing look, since the channel is not recognizable from the side.
  • the arms of the bracket body may have recesses into which corresponding projections on the inside of the closure element can engage (the "inside" of the closure element is defined as the side facing a fence post in the assembled state).
  • the arrangement of recesses and projections can also be reversed, ie projections on the bracket body can engage in recesses of the closure element. The mutual intervention results Positive locking and thus a defined seat of the closure element on the bracket body.
  • At least one projection may optionally be arranged on the inside of the closure element, which contacts an inner surface defined by the C-shape of the clip, for example an inner circle delimited by the C-shape. In the mounted state of the fence bracket, this projection is then supported on the associated fence post and thus provides additional stability and tension of the closure element.
  • the mounting bearing has longitudinal slots in the arms of the clamp body, through which a wire of a fence mesh can be guided to the inside of the middle part of the clamp body.
  • the staple body can then be slipped onto a fence post, which fixes the fence wire between the post and staple body.
  • one longitudinal slot is formed in each of the two arms of the clamp body.
  • a bulge extending in the axial direction of the fence bracket i.e., in the mounted state parallel to a fence post
  • a bulge extending in the axial direction of the fence bracket is advantageously provided on the inside of the central part facing the post for receiving (vertical) fence mesh rods.
  • the mounting bearing on a groove on the outside of the central part, which serves to receive (at least) a wire of a Zaungitters. Since the channel is located on the outside of the bracket body, it can first be attached to the post and then fixed the fence mesh in its groove.
  • the above-mentioned channel can be designed for example by an open-topped undercut so that they alone already hold a fence mesh can (similar to a hook hook). Furthermore, however, the mounting bearing can also have a fixing device for attaching a clamp bracket over said channel. An in-the-gutter fence wire can then be held in place with this clamp bracket fixed to the bracket body.
  • the above-mentioned clip bracket fixing device may include a threaded hole for receiving a screw or a snap fit into which a complementarily formed clip bracket may be engaged.
  • the invention comprises a fence system with posts and a fencing grid, which is attached to the post with at least one fence bracket of the type described above.
  • the channel may be formed on the outside of the central part as an undercut groove.
  • a fence wire inserted in the groove is then secured by the undercut against inadvertent leaving of the groove. If the open passage in the groove is formed narrower than the wire thickness, it can even be achieved that the wire can only be removed by targeted manipulation.
  • the invention further relates as a separate, independent product a staple body for a fence bracket of the type described above.
  • a staple body is an independently marketable product, which can be used in combination with matching closure elements as a fence bracket according to the invention.
  • the staple body is in cross-section C-shaped with a central part and two ends attached thereto arms with which he can embrace a fence post.
  • the clamp body on a mounting bracket for supporting a Zaungitters, which may be located in particular on the central part of the bracket body.
  • the core of the invention performing fence bracket 1000 includes, in particular from FIG. 4 recognizable, again two main components, namely a clamp body 210 and a closure element 130th
  • the staple body 210 for example, made of a plastic by injection molding is in cross-section substantially C-shaped with a middle part M and two end thereto attaching arms A.
  • the staple body 210 can therefore be snapped as a clip on the round fence post P1 from the front, wherein the Arm A temporarily expand due to their elasticity.
  • With appropriate coordination of the dimensions of the clamp body 210 is advantageously sitting under slight pressure on the post P1.
  • radially and / or axially extending webs of small height may be provided on the inside of the clamp body 210 in order to compensate for tolerances in the post diameter.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 clasp-shaped closure member 130 by snap fit to the arm ends of the bracket body 210 attached.
  • the arms A of the bracket body 210 have for this purpose on their outer sides grooves 211, in which hook projections 132 of the closure element 130 can engage. Since the grooves 211 do not go to the edge, they fix the closure element 130 against a displacement in the gutter direction.
  • the closure member 130 prevents the fence bracket 2000 from being unintentionally or unauthorizedly pulled forwards off the fence post, as the closure member 130 prevents spreading of the arms of the bracket body.
  • the arms A of the bracket body further have slot-shaped recesses 212 at the outermost end, in which an inwardly projecting web 133 of the closure element 130 can engage to additionally secure the seat of the closure element by positive engagement.
  • the above-mentioned webs 133 of the closure element 130 are further dimensioned so that they are supported in the assembled state of the fence bracket 1000 on the associated post P1 and thereby provide additional stability and tension of the closure element 130.
  • the closure element 130 thus allows an overall tolerance compensation with respect to the thickness of the posts P1.
  • the clamp body 210 has a holding device 215.
  • the holding device 215 comprises two aligned slots 215 which are inserted in the arms A of the bracket body 210 in the longitudinal direction of the arms. Through these slots horizontally extending bars of grid mats G can be performed before the clamp body 210 is clamped on a fence post P1. After this clamping the Gitterstabmatten G are then fixed between the bracket body 210 and the fence post P1.
  • a clearing or bulge 217 on the inside of the middle part M can be seen which extends radially beyond the inner surface of the clamp body 210 defined by the C-shape (here circular).
  • the bulge 217 extends in the axial direction of the bracket body 210, ie in the direction of an inserted post or perpendicular to the plane in FIG. 4 , It provides space for vertical (in the post direction) extending bars. Due to the width of the bulge 217 can thereby vary the exact position of these vertical bars in a certain range, so that when setting up a fence tolerances can be compensated.
  • the horizontal wire of the grid bar mat usually runs only through the slot 215 of a single arm A.
  • FIGS. 9 to 16 show a second fence system according to the invention with a second embodiment of a fence bracket 2000.
  • the associated second bracket body 110 differs from the first bracket body 210 only by the formation of the attachment bearing for grid mats.
  • the attachment of a clamping element 130 is, however, unchanged by means of a groove 111 and a recess 112 in the arms A of the bracket body 110 possible, so that it does not need to be discussed again in detail.
  • the mounting of the bracket body 110 includes a rectangular, extending in the axial direction of the bracket body 110 groove 118 on the outside of the middle part M, which is bounded laterally by two webs 119 and can be inserted into the vertical bars of a grid mat.
  • a situation is shown in which the two terminal vertical bars of different double rod lattice mats G, G 'lie in the channel 118.
  • only a single vertical rod of a grid mat can be stored in the channel 118.
  • a rotated by 90 ° groove for receiving horizontal bars could be provided.
  • the projections 120 protruding beyond the plane of the bracket body 110 on one side serve to position horizontal bars.
  • a lattice bar located in the channel 118 is fixed in this channel by means of a clip bracket 150.
  • the clip bracket 150 may be formed as a stamped and bent metal part that covers the channel 118. Through a central hole 151 of the clip bracket 150, the latter can be fastened to the bracket body 110 by means of a screw (not shown).
  • the bracket body has this in the mounted state with the hole 151 aligned bore 116 through which said screw can be performed.
  • a hexagonal recess is preferably formed, in which a nut for receiving the screw can be inserted in a rotationally secure manner.
  • a bore corresponding to the aforesaid bore 116 can also be provided in the other embodiments of the clamp body in order to additionally fix it, if necessary, by means of a screw on a fence post.
  • FIG. 17 shows in perspective views a third embodiment of a staple body 310, again the mechanism of a groove 311 and a slot-shaped recess 312 for attachment of a clamping element 130 has remained unchanged.
  • the mounting bearing 315 comprises in the clamp body 310 a transversely (or alternatively: parallel) to the fence post axis extending groove 318, in which a wire of a grid mat G can be inserted.
  • the grid mat can then with the help of clip brackets 350 or 450, as in the FIGS. 18 and 19 20 and 21 are fixed in the groove 318.
  • brackets 350, 450 are advantageously accomplished by a snap fit (similar to the closure member 130) in which hook projections on the ends of the brackets 350, 450 in grooves 316 on the bracket body 310 engage.
  • the exact position of the clamp bracket is variable along the grooves 316, in order to avoid any standing in the way Zaunstäben can.
  • FIGS. 22 and 23 show a fourth embodiment of a clamp body 410, in which the mounting bearing 415 is formed as a transversely extending to the axial direction, open at the top groove 418 for receiving a Zaungitterdrahtes.
  • said fence wire may be a tension wire extending in the longitudinal direction of the fence (ie horizontally).
  • the upwardly open channel or groove 418 is further formed undercut by a projection 419 is arranged funnel-shaped inwardly on its opening side inwardly.
  • the fourth bracket body 410 corresponds to the embodiments described above, so that its further features need not be discussed again.
  • FIGS. 24 and 25 show a fifth embodiment of a clamp body 510.
  • This is substantially similar to the above-described clamp body 410 formed, ie, it has a mounting bearing 515 with a groove 518, on which an inner projection 519 is formed.
  • the clamp body 510 on the inside of the middle part M on a bulge 517, from which vertical bars of a fence and / or bulges of a fence post can be added.
  • FIGS. 26 to 30 is the use of the fence bracket according to the invention (here the example of the first fence bracket 1000) shown in combination with various non-circular fence posts, such as a round post P2 with a write-off, a flattened post P3, a flattened post P4 with bulge, and an oval post P5.
  • the fence bracket can also be used in conjunction with numerous other post sections, optionally with the geometry and dimensions of the fence bracket adapted accordingly.
  • the fence bracket 1000 according to the invention can also accommodate the tension wire SD of a fence grid.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Zaunklammer zur Befestigung eines Zaungitters an einem Pfosten, insbesondere zur Befestigung von aufrollbaren Drahtgitterzäunen, bei welchen vertikal, horizontal und/oder diagonal verlaufende Stäbe in ihren Kreuzungspunkten fest miteinander verbunden sind.The invention relates to a fence bracket for attaching a Zaungitters to a post, in particular for fastening roll-up wireframe fences, in which vertically, horizontally and / or diagonally extending rods are firmly connected at their intersection points.

Aus der DE 34 03 340 A1 sind Schellen bekannt, die komplett um einen runden Zaunpfosten gelegt werden müssen, um ein Zaungitter hieran zu befestigen.From the DE 34 03 340 A1 are known clamps that must be placed completely around a round fence post to attach a fence mesh to this.

Die US 2006/202184 offenbart eine ringförmig geschlossene Zaunklammer nach dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1, welche unter vorübergehender Aufweitung um einen Zaunpfosten herumgelegt werden kann, wobei an den Enden radial abstehende Flansche durch eine Schraube verbunden werden.The US 2006/202184 discloses an annularly closed fence bracket according to the preamble of claim 1, which can be placed around a fence post with temporary widening, wherein at the ends radially projecting flanges are connected by a screw.

Vor diesem Hintergrund war es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, alternative Mittel zur Befestigung von Zaungittern an Zaunpfosten bereitzustellen, welche einfach montierbar, gleichzeitig jedoch robust und sicher in ihrer Befestigungsfunktion sowie optisch ansprechend sind.Against this background, it was an object of the present invention to provide alternative means for attachment of fence gratings to fence posts, which are easy to install, but at the same time robust and safe in their attachment function and visually appealing.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Zaunklammer gemäß Anspruch 1 sowie durch ein Zaunsystem nach Anspruch 12 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind in den Unteransprüchen enthalten.This object is achieved by a fence bracket according to claim 1 and by a fence system according to claim 12. Advantageous embodiments are contained in the subclaims.

Die erfindungsgemäße Zaunklammer zur Befestigung eines Zaungitters

  • insbesondere einer Gitterstabmatte oder Schweißdrahtmatte - an einem Zaunpfosten weist die folgenden Komponenten auf:
    1. a) Einen im Querschnitt C-förmigen "Klammerkörper", welcher entsprechend seiner C-Form aus einem Mittelteil und zwei endseitig daran ansetzenden Armen besteht und welcher mit seinen Armen einen Zaunpfosten umgreifen kann. Der Abstand der Armenden des C-förmigen Klammerkörpers ist typischerweise kleiner als der Innendurchmesser des Klammerkörpers (d. h. die C-Form erstreckt sich über mehr als einen Halbkreis hinweg). Der Klammerkörper ist so weit elastisch, dass er als Klipp von der Seite her auf einen Zaunpfosten aufgerastet werden kann, wozu sich die Arme des Klammerkörpers vorübergehend elastisch bis zum Pfostendurchmesser auseinander bewegen müssen, um den Zaunpfosten in das Innere der C-Form eindringen zu lassen. Dies ermöglicht eine einfachere Montage als ein starrer Klammerkörper, welcher von oben her über einen Zaunpfosten geführt werden muss.
      Als "Achsrichtung" des Klammerkörpers wird im Folgenden die Richtung bezeichnet, in die sich ein Zaunpfosten erstreckt, auf den der Klammerkörper aufgesteckt ist.
    2. b) Ein Verschlusselement, welches an den Armen des Klammerkörpers befestigt werden kann, um diese um einen Zaunpfosten herum zu verbinden. Im montierten Zustand bilden Klammerkörper und Verschlusselement somit einen Ring, welcher einen Zaunpfahl ganz umschließt. Vorzugsweise gibt es dabei keine radial (weit) überstehenden Vorsprünge, sondern eine kompakte, glatte Außenkontur.
    3. c) Ein Befestigungslager zur Halterung eines Zaungitters. Verschiedene Ausführungsformen eines solchen Befestigungslagers werden in Verbindung mit bevorzugten Weiterbildungen der Erfindung beschrieben. Vorzugsweise ist das Befestigungslager am Klammerkörper ausgebildet, insbesondere an dessen Mittelteil.
The fence bracket according to the invention for attaching a Zaungitters
  • in particular a grid bar mat or welding wire mat - on a fence post has the following components:
    1. a) A cross-sectionally C-shaped "bracket body" which consists of its C-shape of a central part and two end attached thereto arms and which embrace with its arms a fence post can. The pitch of the arm ends of the C-shaped bracket body is typically smaller than the inside diameter of the bracket body (ie, the C-shape extends over more than one semicircle). The clip body is sufficiently resilient that it can be clipped as a clip from the side onto a fence post, for which reason the arms of the clip body must momentarily move apart elastically to the post diameter to allow the fence post to penetrate into the interior of the C shape , This allows for easier installation than a rigid bracket body, which must be guided from above over a fence post.
      The "axial direction" of the bracket body is referred to in the following, the direction in which a fence post extends, on which the clamp body is attached.
    2. b) A closure element which can be attached to the arms of the bracket body to connect them around a fence post. In the assembled state form staple body and closure element thus a ring which completely encloses a fence post. Preferably, there are no radially (far) protruding projections, but a compact, smooth outer contour.
    3. c) A mounting bracket for holding a fence grid. Various embodiments of such a mounting bearing will be described in connection with preferred embodiments of the invention. Preferably, the mounting bearing is formed on the bracket body, in particular on its central part.

Die beschriebene Zaunklammer hat den Vorteil, dass sie aufgrund der Kombination eines C-förmigen Klammerkörpers mit einem Verschlusselement besonders sicher an einem Zaunpfosten befestigt werden kann. Das Verschlusselement verhindert nämlich, dass der Klammerkörper - beispielsweise durch hohe Belastung oder unsachgemäße Manipulation - ungewollt wieder nach vorne vom Zaunpfosten abgezogen oder abgerissen werden kann. Das Lösen der Zaunklammer erfordert vielmehr zunächst eine gezielte Entfernung des Verschlusselementes.The fence bracket described has the advantage that it can be fastened particularly securely to a fence post due to the combination of a C-shaped bracket body with a closure element. The closure element prevents namely that the clip body - for example, by high load or improper manipulation - unintentionally withdrawn forward from the fence post or can be demolished. Solving the Rather, fence bracket initially requires a targeted removal of the closure element.

Für die Befestigung des Verschlusselementes an den Armen des Klammerkörpers gibt es eine (typischerweise reversible) Rastbefestigung. Diese ist erreicht, dadurch dass mindestens ein Arm des Klammerkörpers außenseitig eine Vertiefung aufweist, in welche ein Hakenvorsprung des Verschlusselementes eingreifen kann. Das Verschlusselement lässt sich dann einfach durch Einrasten mit dem Klammerkörper verbinden und gegebenenfalls auch zerstörungsfrei wieder hiervon lösen. Vorzugsweise weisen beide Arme des Klammerkörpers außenseitig derartige Vertiefungen auf, in die entsprechende (typischerweise zueinander spiegelbildliche) Vorsprünge des Verschlusselementes eingreifen können.For the attachment of the closure element to the arms of the bracket body, there is a (typically reversible) latching attachment. This is achieved, characterized in that at least one arm of the bracket body has on the outside a recess in which a hook projection of the closure element can engage. The closure element can then simply connect by snapping with the clip body and optionally also non-destructively solve this again. Preferably, both arms of the clamp body on the outside such depressions, can engage in the corresponding (typically mutually mirror-image) projections of the closure element.

Die vorgenannte Vertiefung an den Armen des Klammerkörpers kann insbesondere als eine Rinne ausgebildet sein, in welche ein entsprechend geformter länglicher Hakenvorsprung sicher eingreifen kann. Besonders bevorzugt ist es dabei, wenn die Rinne an einen oder beiden Enden nicht bis zu m Rand der Außenfläche des Armes, in der sie sich befindet, durchgeht. In diesem Falle kann ein in der Rinne sitzender Hakenvorsprung nicht entlang der Rinne aus dieser herausrutschen, da er vorher an das Ende der Rinne anstößt. Des Weiteren ergibt sich eine ansprechendere Optik, da die Rinne von der Seite her nicht erkennbar ist.The aforementioned depression on the arms of the clamp body can in particular be designed as a groove into which a correspondingly shaped elongated hook projection can securely engage. It is particularly preferred in this case if the channel at one or both ends does not pass up to the edge of the outer surface of the arm in which it is located. In this case, a seated in the gutter hook projection can not slip out of the channel along this, since he previously abuts the end of the channel. Furthermore, there is a more appealing look, since the channel is not recognizable from the side.

Gemäß einer anderen Weiterbildung der Erfindung können die Arme des Klammerkörpers Ausnehmungen aufweisen, in welche korrespondierende Vorsprünge an der Innenseite des Verschlusselementes eingreifen können (die "Innenseite" des Verschlusselementes ist dabei als die im montierten Zustand einem Zaunpfosten zugewandte Seite definiert). Selbstverständlich kann die Anordnung von Ausnehmungen und Vorsprüngen auch umgekehrt sein, d. h. Vorsprünge am Klammerkörper können in Ausnehmungen des Verschlusselementes eingreifen. Durch den wechselseitigen Eingriff ergibt sich ein Formschluss und damit ein definierter Sitz des Verschlusselementes am Klammerkörper.According to another embodiment of the invention, the arms of the bracket body may have recesses into which corresponding projections on the inside of the closure element can engage (the "inside" of the closure element is defined as the side facing a fence post in the assembled state). Of course, the arrangement of recesses and projections can also be reversed, ie projections on the bracket body can engage in recesses of the closure element. The mutual intervention results Positive locking and thus a defined seat of the closure element on the bracket body.

Des Weiteren kann an der Innenseite des Verschlusselementes optional mindestens ein Vorsprung angeordnet sein, der eine von der C-Form der Klammer definierte Innenfläche - beispielsweise einen von der C-Form begrenzten Innenkreis - berührt. Im montierten Zustand der Zaunklammer stützt sich dieser Vorsprung dann am zugehörigen Zaunpfosten ab und sorgt so für eine zusätzliche Stabilität und Spannung des Verschlusselementes.Furthermore, at least one projection may optionally be arranged on the inside of the closure element, which contacts an inner surface defined by the C-shape of the clip, for example an inner circle delimited by the C-shape. In the mounted state of the fence bracket, this projection is then supported on the associated fence post and thus provides additional stability and tension of the closure element.

Auch für die Ausgestaltung des Befestigungslagers, mit dem ein Zaungitter an der Zaunklammer fixiert werden soll, gibt es zahlreiche verschiedene Möglichkeiten. Gemäß einer ersten bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist das Befestigungslager Längsschlitze in den Armen des Klammerkörpers auf, durch welche ein Draht eines Zaungitters an die Innenseite des Mittelteils des Klammerkörpers geführt werden kann. Der Klammerkörper kann danach auf einen Zaunpfosten aufgesteckt werden, wodurch der Zaungitterdraht zwischen Pfosten und Klammerkörper fixiert wird. Vorteilhafterweise ist in jedem der zwei Arme des Klammerkörpers jeweils ein Längsschlitz ausgebildet.Also for the design of the mounting bearing, with which a fencing mesh is to be fixed to the fence bracket, there are many different possibilities. According to a first preferred embodiment, the mounting bearing has longitudinal slots in the arms of the clamp body, through which a wire of a fence mesh can be guided to the inside of the middle part of the clamp body. The staple body can then be slipped onto a fence post, which fixes the fence wire between the post and staple body. Advantageously, in each case one longitudinal slot is formed in each of the two arms of the clamp body.

Bei der vorgenannten Ausführungsform ist weiterhin vorteilhafterweise an der dem Pfosten zugewandten Innenseite des Mittelteils eine in Achsrichtung der Zaunklammer (d. h. im montierten Zustand parallel zu einem Zaunpfosten) verlaufende Ausbuchtung zur Aufnahme von (vertikalen) Zaungitterstäben vorgesehen.In the aforementioned embodiment, furthermore, a bulge extending in the axial direction of the fence bracket (i.e., in the mounted state parallel to a fence post) is advantageously provided on the inside of the central part facing the post for receiving (vertical) fence mesh rods.

Gemäß einer anderen Ausführungsform weist das Befestigungslager eine Rinne an der Außenseite des Mittelteils auf, welche der Aufnahme (mindestens) eines Drahtes eines Zaungitters dient. Da sich die Rinne an der Außenseite des Klammerkörpers befindet, kann zunächst dieser am Pfosten befestigt und anschließend das Zaungitter in seiner Rinne fixiert werden.According to another embodiment, the mounting bearing on a groove on the outside of the central part, which serves to receive (at least) a wire of a Zaungitters. Since the channel is located on the outside of the bracket body, it can first be attached to the post and then fixed the fence mesh in its groove.

Die vorstehend genannte Rinne kann beispielsweise durch eine oben offene Hinterschneidung so gestaltet sein, dass sie allein bereits ein Zaungitter halten kann (ähnlich einem Ösenhaken). Des Weiteren kann das Befestigungslager jedoch auch eine Fixiereinrichtung zur Anbringung eines Klammerbügels über der genannten Rinne aufweisen. Ein in der Rinne liegender Zaungitterdraht kann dann mit diesem am Klammerkörper fixierten Klammerbügel an seinem Platz gehalten werden.The above-mentioned channel can be designed for example by an open-topped undercut so that they alone already hold a fence mesh can (similar to a hook hook). Furthermore, however, the mounting bearing can also have a fixing device for attaching a clamp bracket over said channel. An in-the-gutter fence wire can then be held in place with this clamp bracket fixed to the bracket body.

Die vorstehend genannte Fixiereinrichtung für einen Klammerbügel kann ein Gewindeloch zur Aufnahme einer Schraube oder einen Rastsitz, in den ein komplementär ausgebildeter Klammerbügel eingerastet werden kann, umfassen.The above-mentioned clip bracket fixing device may include a threaded hole for receiving a screw or a snap fit into which a complementarily formed clip bracket may be engaged.

Weiterhin umfasst die Erfindung ein Zaunsystem mit Pfosten sowie einem Zaungitter, das an dem Pfosten mit mindestens einer Zaunklammer der oben beschriebenen Art befestigt ist.Furthermore, the invention comprises a fence system with posts and a fencing grid, which is attached to the post with at least one fence bracket of the type described above.

Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann die Rinne an der Außenseite des Mittelteils als eine hinterschnittene Nut ausgebildet sein. Ein in die Nut eingeführter Zaungitterdraht wird dann durch die Hinterschneidung gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Verlassen der Nut gesichert. Wenn der offene Durchgang in der Nut enger als die Drahtstärke ausgebildet ist, kann sogar erreicht werden, dass sich der Draht nur noch durch gezielte Manipulation entfernen lässt.In another embodiment of the invention, the channel may be formed on the outside of the central part as an undercut groove. A fence wire inserted in the groove is then secured by the undercut against inadvertent leaving of the groove. If the open passage in the groove is formed narrower than the wire thickness, it can even be achieved that the wire can only be removed by targeted manipulation.

Die Erfindung betrifft ferner als separates, eigenständiges Produkt einen Klammerkörper für eine Zaunklammer der oben beschriebenen Art. Ein solcher Klammerkörper stellt ein selbständig verkehrsfähiges Produkt dar, welches in Kombination mit passenden Verschlusselementen als erfindungsgemäße Zaunklammer eingesetzt werden kann. Der Klammerkörper ist im Querschnitt C-förmig mit einem Mittelteil und zwei endseitig daran ansetzenden Armen, mit denen er einen Zaunpfosten umgreifen kann. Weiterhin weist der Klammerkörper ein Befestigungslager zur Halterung eines Zaungitters auf, welches sich insbesondere am Mittelteil des Klammerkörpers befinden kann.The invention further relates as a separate, independent product a staple body for a fence bracket of the type described above. Such a staple body is an independently marketable product, which can be used in combination with matching closure elements as a fence bracket according to the invention. The staple body is in cross-section C-shaped with a central part and two ends attached thereto arms with which he can embrace a fence post. Furthermore, the clamp body on a mounting bracket for supporting a Zaungitters, which may be located in particular on the central part of the bracket body.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung mit Hilfe der Figuren anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Dabei zeigt:

Fig. 1
drei perspektivische Ansichten eines ersten Zaunsystems mit einem ersten Klammerkörper, der ein durch Schlitze in den Armen gebildetes Befestigungslager hat;
Fig. 2
eine Frontansicht des ersten Zaunsystems;
Fig. 3
eine Draufsicht des ersten Zaunsystems;
Fig. 4
einen Schnitt entlang der Linie IV-IV von Fig. 2
Fig. 5
drei perspektivische Ansichten des ersten Klammerkörpers;
Fig. 6
Ansichten des ersten Klammerkörpers aus den verschiedenen orthogonalen Raumrichtungen;
Fig. 7
zwei perspektivische Ansichten eines Verschlusselementes;
Fig. 8
eine Frontansicht und eine Draufsicht des Verschlusselementes;
Fig. 9
eine perspektivische Ansicht eines zweiten Zaunsystems mit einem zweiten Klammerkörper, der ein rinnenförmiges Befestigungslager und einen anschraubbaren Klammerbügel aufweist;
Fig. 10
eine Frontansicht des zweiten Zaunsystems;
Fig. 11
eine Draufsicht des zweiten Zaunsystems;
Fig. 12
einen Schnitt entlang der Linie XII-XII von Fig. 10;
Fig. 13
drei perspektivische Ansichten des zweiten Klammerkörpers;
Fig. 14
Ansichten des zweiten Klammerkörpers aus den verschiedenen orthogonalen Raumrichtungen;
Fig. 15
drei perspektivische Ansichten des zweiten Klammerkörpers mit angebrachtem Klammerbügel;
Fig. 16
Ansichten des zweiten Klammerkörpers mit angebrachtem Klammerbügel aus den verschiedenen orthogonalen Raumrichtungen;
Fig. 17
drei perspektivische Ansichten eines dritten Klammerkörpers, bei welchem das Befestigungslager eine Rinne zur Aufnahme eines Drahtes sowie Rinnen für den Rastsitz eines Klammerbügels aufweist;
Fig. 18
Ansichten des dritten Klammerkörpers aus den verschiedenen orthogonalen Raumrichtungen mit einem eckigen Klammerbügel;
Fig. 19
drei perspektivische Ansichten des dritten Klammerkörpers mit dem eckigen Klammerbügel;
Fig. 20
Ansichten des dritten Klammerkörpers aus den verschiedenen orthogonalen Raumrichtungen mit einem runden Klammerbügel;
Fig. 21
drei perspektivische Ansichten des dritten Klammerkörpers mit dem runden Klammerbügel;
Fig. 22
Ansichten eines vierten Klammerkörpers aus verschieden orthogonalen Raumrichtungen mit einer hinterschnittenen Nut zur Aufnahme eines Spanndrahtes;
Fig. 23
drei perspektivische Ansichten des vierten Klammerkörpers;
Fig. 24
Ansichten eines fünften Klammerkörpers aus verschiedenen orthogonalen Raumrichtungen mit einer hinterschnittenen Nut zur Aufnahme eines Spanndrahtes sowie einer innenseitigen Ausbuchtung;
Fig. 25
drei perspektivische Ansichten des fünften Klammerkörpers;
Fig. 26
einen Querschnitt durch einen Rundpfosten mit einer Ausbuchtung (oben links) sowie ein Zaunsystem mit diesem Pfosten und der erfindungsgemäßen Zaunklammer (oben rechts, unten);
Fig. 27
einen Querschnitt durch einen abgeflachten Rundpfosten (oben links) sowie ein Zaunsystem mit diesem Pfosten und der erfindungsgemäßen Zaunklammer (oben rechts, unten);
Fig. 28
einen Querschnitt durch einen abgeflachten Rundpfosten mit einer Ausbuchtung (oben links) sowie ein Zaunsystem mit diesem Pfosten und der erfindungsgemäßen Zaunklammer (oben rechts, unten);
Fig. 29
einen Querschnitt durch einen abgeflachten Ovalpfosten (oben links) sowie ein Zaunsystem mit diesem Pfosten und der erfindungsgemäßen Zaunklammer (oben rechts, unten);
Fig. 30
ein Zaunsystem mit abgeflachten Ovalpfosten und einer erfindungsgemäßen Zaunklammer, welche zur Halterung eines Spanndrahtes verwendet wird.
In the following, the invention will be explained in more detail with the aid of the figures with reference to exemplary embodiments. Showing:
Fig. 1
three perspective views of a first fence system with a first bracket body having a formed by slots in the arms mounting bracket;
Fig. 2
a front view of the first fence system;
Fig. 3
a plan view of the first fence system;
Fig. 4
a section along the line IV-IV of Fig. 2
Fig. 5
three perspective views of the first bracket body;
Fig. 6
Views of the first bracket body from the different orthogonal spatial directions;
Fig. 7
two perspective views of a closure element;
Fig. 8
a front view and a top view of the closure element;
Fig. 9
a perspective view of a second fence system with a second bracket body having a groove-shaped mounting bearing and a screw-on bracket clip;
Fig. 10
a front view of the second fence system;
Fig. 11
a plan view of the second fence system;
Fig. 12
a section along the line XII-XII of Fig. 10 ;
Fig. 13
three perspective views of the second bracket body;
Fig. 14
Views of the second bracket body from the different orthogonal spatial directions;
Fig. 15
three perspective views of the second bracket body with attached bracket clip;
Fig. 16
Views of the second bracket body with attached clip bracket from the different orthogonal directions in space;
Fig. 17
three perspective views of a third bracket body, wherein the mounting bearing has a groove for receiving a wire and grooves for the locking seat of a staple bracket;
Fig. 18
Views of the third bracket body from the various orthogonal spatial directions with a square bracket clip;
Fig. 19
three perspective views of the third bracket body with the square bracket clip;
Fig. 20
Views of the third bracket body from the different orthogonal spatial directions with a round bracket clip;
Fig. 21
three perspective views of the third bracket body with the round clip bracket;
Fig. 22
Views of a fourth bracket body from different orthogonal spatial directions with an undercut groove for receiving a tension wire;
Fig. 23
three perspective views of the fourth bracket body;
Fig. 24
Views of a fifth bracket body from different orthogonal spatial directions with an undercut groove for receiving a tension wire and an inside bulge;
Fig. 25
three perspective views of the fifth bracket body;
Fig. 26
a cross section through a round post with a bulge (top left) and a fence system with this post and the fence bracket according to the invention (top right, bottom);
Fig. 27
a cross section through a flattened round post (top left) and a fence system with this post and the fence bracket according to the invention (top right, bottom);
Fig. 28
a cross-section through a flattened round post with a bulge (top left) and a fence system with this post and the fence bracket according to the invention (top right, bottom);
Fig. 29
a cross section through a flattened oval post (top left) and a fence system with this post and the fence bracket according to the invention (top right, bottom);
Fig. 30
a fence system with flattened oval posts and a fence bracket according to the invention, which is used to hold a tension wire.

Identische oder ähnliche Teile tragen in den Figuren gleiche oder um Vielfache von 100 unterschiedliche Bezugsziffern.Identical or similar parts carry in the figures the same or by multiples of 100 different reference numerals.

In den Figuren 1 bis 8 ist eine erste Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Zaunsystems dargestellt. Das Zaunsystem umfasst

  • Einen Zaunpfosten, hier beispielsweise einen Zaunpfosten P1 mit kreisrundem Querschnitt.
  • Ein Zaungitter, hier bestehend aus aufrollbaren Gitterstabmatten oder Drahtmatten G, G' mit vertikalen und horizontalen Drähten, die an ihren Kreuzungspunkten verschweißt sind. Die Drahtdicke liegt dabei typischerweise in einem Bereich von 2,0 bis 6,0 mm.
  • Eine Zaunklammer 1000 gemäß einer ersten Ausführungsform.
In the FIGS. 1 to 8 a first embodiment of a fence system according to the invention is shown. The fence system includes
  • A fence post, here for example a fence post P1 with a circular cross-section.
  • A fencing grid, here consisting of rollable grid bars or wire meshes G, G 'with vertical and horizontal wires, which are welded at their crossing points. The wire thickness is typically in a range of 2.0 to 6.0 mm.
  • A fence bracket 1000 according to a first embodiment.

Die den Kern der Erfindung darstellende Zaunklammer 1000 umfasst, wie insbesondere aus Figur 4 erkennbar ist, wiederum zwei hauptsächliche Komponenten, nämlich einen Klammerkörper 210 und ein Verschlusselement 130.The core of the invention performing fence bracket 1000 includes, in particular from FIG. 4 recognizable, again two main components, namely a clamp body 210 and a closure element 130th

Der beispielsweise aus einem Kunststoff durch Spritzgießen hergestellte Klammerkörper 210 ist im Querschnitt im Wesentlichen C-förmig mit einem Mittelteil M sowie zwei endseitig daran ansetzenden Armen A. Der Klammerkörper 210 kann daher als Klipp auf den runden Zaunpfosten P1 von vorne aufgerastet werden, wobei sich die Arme A aufgrund ihrer Elastizität vorübergehend aufweiten. Bei entsprechender Abstimmung der Dimensionen sitzt der Klammerkörper 210 vorteilhafterweise unter leichtem Druck auf dem Pfosten P1. Optional können an der Innenseite des Klammerkörpers 210 radial und/oder in Achsrichtung verlaufende Stege geringer Höhe (nicht dargestellt) vorgesehen sein, um Toleranzen im Pfostendurchmesser auszugleichen.The staple body 210, for example, made of a plastic by injection molding is in cross-section substantially C-shaped with a middle part M and two end thereto attaching arms A. The staple body 210 can therefore be snapped as a clip on the round fence post P1 from the front, wherein the Arm A temporarily expand due to their elasticity. With appropriate coordination of the dimensions of the clamp body 210 is advantageously sitting under slight pressure on the post P1. Optionally, radially and / or axially extending webs of small height (not shown) may be provided on the inside of the clamp body 210 in order to compensate for tolerances in the post diameter.

Zur zusätzlichen Sicherung wird weiterhin das in Figur 7 und 8 dargestellte, spangenförmige Verschlusselement 130 durch Rastsitz an den Armenden des Klammerkörpers 210 befestigt. Die Arme A des Klammerkörpers 210 weisen hierzu an ihren Außenseiten Rinnen 211 auf, in welche Hakenvorsprünge 132 des Verschlusselementes 130 eingreifen können. Da die Rinnen 211 nicht bis zum Rand durchgehen, fixieren sie das Verschlusselement 130 gegen eine Verschiebung in Rinnenrichtung. Durch das Verschlusselement 130 wird verhindert, dass die Zaunklammer 2000 ungewollt oder unautorisiert nach vorne von dem Zaunpfosten abgezogen wird, da das Verschlusselement 130 ein Spreizen der Arme des Klammerkörpers verhindert.For additional security, the in FIGS. 7 and 8 shown, clasp-shaped closure member 130 by snap fit to the arm ends of the bracket body 210 attached. The arms A of the bracket body 210 have for this purpose on their outer sides grooves 211, in which hook projections 132 of the closure element 130 can engage. Since the grooves 211 do not go to the edge, they fix the closure element 130 against a displacement in the gutter direction. The closure member 130 prevents the fence bracket 2000 from being unintentionally or unauthorizedly pulled forwards off the fence post, as the closure member 130 prevents spreading of the arms of the bracket body.

Die Arme A des Klammerkörpers weisen ferner am äußersten Ende schlitzförmige Ausnehmungen 212 auf, in welcher ein nach innen vorstehender Steg 133 des Verschlusselementes 130 eingreifen kann, um den Sitz des Verschlusselementes durch Formschluss zusätzlich zu sichern.The arms A of the bracket body further have slot-shaped recesses 212 at the outermost end, in which an inwardly projecting web 133 of the closure element 130 can engage to additionally secure the seat of the closure element by positive engagement.

Die vorstehend genannten Stege 133 des Verschlusselementes 130 sind weiterhin so dimensioniert, dass sie sich im montierten Zustand der Zaunklammer 1000 auf dem zugehörigen Pfosten P1 abstützen und hierdurch für zusätzliche Stabilität und Spannung des Verschlusselementes 130 sorgen. Das Verschlusselement 130 erlaubt somit insgesamt einen Toleranzausgleich in Bezug auf die Dicke der Pfosten P1.The above-mentioned webs 133 of the closure element 130 are further dimensioned so that they are supported in the assembled state of the fence bracket 1000 on the associated post P1 and thereby provide additional stability and tension of the closure element 130. The closure element 130 thus allows an overall tolerance compensation with respect to the thickness of the posts P1.

Zur Befestigung des Zaungitters G weist der Klammerkörper 210 eine Halteeinrichtung 215 auf. Bei der ersten Ausführungsform der Erfindung, d.h. dem "ersten Klammerkörper" 210, umfasst die Halteeinrichtung 215 zwei fluchtende Schlitze 215, die in den Armen A des Klammerkörpers 210 in Längsrichtung der Arme eingebracht sind. Durch diese Schlitze können horizontal verlaufende Stäbe von Gittermatten G geführt werden, bevor der Klammerkörper 210 auf einen Zaunpfosten P1 geklemmt wird. Nach diesem Aufklemmen werden die Gitterstabmatten G dann zwischen dem Klammerkörper 210 und dem Zaunpfosten P1 fixiert.For fastening the fence grid G, the clamp body 210 has a holding device 215. In the first embodiment of the invention, i. the "first bracket body" 210, the holding device 215 comprises two aligned slots 215 which are inserted in the arms A of the bracket body 210 in the longitudinal direction of the arms. Through these slots horizontally extending bars of grid mats G can be performed before the clamp body 210 is clamped on a fence post P1. After this clamping the Gitterstabmatten G are then fixed between the bracket body 210 and the fence post P1.

Des Weiteren ist eine Freimachung oder Ausbuchtung 217 an der Innenseite des Mittelteils M erkennbar, die über die von der C-Form definierte (hier kreisförmige) Innenfläche des Klammerkörpers 210 radial hinausgeht. Die Ausbuchtung 217 verläuft in Achsrichtung des Klammerkörpers 210, d. h. in Richtung eines eingesetzten Pfostens bzw. senkrecht zur Zeichenebene in Figur 4. Sie bietet Platz zur Aufnahme von vertikal (in Pfostenrichtung) verlaufenden Gitterstäben. Aufgrund der Breite der Ausbuchtung 217 kann dabei die genaue Position dieser Vertikalstäbe in einem gewissen Bereich variieren, so dass beim Aufstellen eines Zaunes Toleranzen ausgeglichen werden können.Furthermore, a clearing or bulge 217 on the inside of the middle part M can be seen which extends radially beyond the inner surface of the clamp body 210 defined by the C-shape (here circular). The bulge 217 extends in the axial direction of the bracket body 210, ie in the direction of an inserted post or perpendicular to the plane in FIG. 4 , It provides space for vertical (in the post direction) extending bars. Due to the width of the bulge 217 can thereby vary the exact position of these vertical bars in a certain range, so that when setting up a fence tolerances can be compensated.

Diesbezüglich illustriert Figur 1 drei verschiedene Montagemöglichkeiten des Klammerkörpers 210, bei denen

  1. a) zwei endständige Vertikalstäbe von aneinander stoßenden Gitterstabmatten G, G' gefasst werden;
  2. b) ein mittlerer Vertikalstab einer Gitterstabmatte gefasst wird;
  3. c) kein Vertikalstab gefasst wird.
Illustrated in this regard FIG. 1 three different mounting options of the bracket body 210, in which
  1. a) two terminal vertical bars of abutting grid bar mats G, G 'are taken;
  2. b) a central vertical bar of a grid bar mat is grasped;
  3. c) no vertical bar is caught.

Über die dargestellten Varianten hinaus ist es im Übrigen auch möglich, die Zaunklammer 1000 an schräg verlaufenden ("diagonalen") Stützstreben zu befestigen, wobei der horizontale Draht der Gitterstabmatte in der Regel nur durch den Schlitz 215 eines einzigen Armes A läuft.In addition to the illustrated variants, it is also possible to attach the fence bracket 1000 to obliquely extending ("diagonal") support struts, the horizontal wire of the grid bar mat usually runs only through the slot 215 of a single arm A.

Die Figuren 9 bis 16 zeigen ein zweites erfindungsgemäßes Zaunsystem mit einer zweiten Ausführungsform einer Zaunklammer 2000. Der zugehörige zweite Klammerkörper 110 unterscheidet sich vom ersten Klammerkörper 210 nur durch die Ausbildung des Befestigungslagers für Gittermatten. Die Anbringung eines Spannelementes 130 ist dagegen unverändert mit Hilfe einer Rinne 111 und einer Ausnehmung 112 in den Armen A des Klammerkörpers 110 möglich, so dass hierauf nicht im Einzelnen erneut eingegangen werden muss.The FIGS. 9 to 16 show a second fence system according to the invention with a second embodiment of a fence bracket 2000. The associated second bracket body 110 differs from the first bracket body 210 only by the formation of the attachment bearing for grid mats. The attachment of a clamping element 130 is, however, unchanged by means of a groove 111 and a recess 112 in the arms A of the bracket body 110 possible, so that it does not need to be discussed again in detail.

Das Befestigungslager des Klammerkörpers 110 umfasst eine rechteckförmige, in Achsrichtung des Klammerkörpers 110 verlaufende Rinne 118 an der Außenseite des Mittelteils M, die durch zwei Stege 119 seitlich begrenzt wird und in die Vertikalstäbe einer Gittermatte eingelegt werden können. Diesbezüglich ist in den Figuren 9 bis 12 eine Situation dargestellt, bei welcher die zwei endständigen Vertikalstäbe von unterschiedlichen Doppelstabgittermatten G, G' in der Rinne 118 liegen. Alternativ kann natürlich auch nur ein einziger Vertikalstab einer Gittermatte in der Rinne 118 gelagert werden. Weiterhin könnte auch eine um 90° gedrehte Rinne zur Aufnahme von Horizontalstäben vorgesehen werden. Die an einer Seite über die Ebene des Klammerkörpers 110 überstehenden Vorsprünge 120 (Verlängerungen der Stege 119) dienen der Positionierung von horizontalen Gitterstäben.The mounting of the bracket body 110 includes a rectangular, extending in the axial direction of the bracket body 110 groove 118 on the outside of the middle part M, which is bounded laterally by two webs 119 and can be inserted into the vertical bars of a grid mat. In this regard is in the FIGS. 9 to 12 a situation is shown in which the two terminal vertical bars of different double rod lattice mats G, G 'lie in the channel 118. Alternatively, of course, only a single vertical rod of a grid mat can be stored in the channel 118. Furthermore, a rotated by 90 ° groove for receiving horizontal bars could be provided. The projections 120 protruding beyond the plane of the bracket body 110 on one side (extensions of the legs 119) serve to position horizontal bars.

Ein in der Rinne 118 befindlicher Gitterstab wird mit Hilfe eines Klammerbügels 150 in dieser Rinne fixiert. Gemäß den Figuren 15 und 16 kann der Klammerbügel 150 dabei als ein Stanz-Biege-Teil aus Metall ausgebildet sein, das die Rinne 118 überdeckt. Durch ein mittiges Loch 151 des Klammerbügels 150 kann Letzterer mit Hilfe einer Schraube (nicht dargestellt) am Klammerkörper 110 befestigt werden. Der Klammerkörper weist hierzu eine im montierten Zustand mit dem Loch 151 fluchtende Bohrung 116 auf, durch die die genannte Schraube geführt werden kann. Am innenseitigen Ende der Bohrung ist vorzugsweise eine sechskantige Vertiefung ausgebildet, in die eine Mutter zur Aufnahme der Schraube drehsicher eingelegt werden kann.A lattice bar located in the channel 118 is fixed in this channel by means of a clip bracket 150. According to the FIGS. 15 and 16 For example, the clip bracket 150 may be formed as a stamped and bent metal part that covers the channel 118. Through a central hole 151 of the clip bracket 150, the latter can be fastened to the bracket body 110 by means of a screw (not shown). The bracket body has this in the mounted state with the hole 151 aligned bore 116 through which said screw can be performed. At the inner end of the bore, a hexagonal recess is preferably formed, in which a nut for receiving the screw can be inserted in a rotationally secure manner.

Eine der vorgenannten Bohrung 116 entsprechende Bohrung (vorzugsweise mit Innengewinde) kann auch bei den anderen Ausführungsformen des Klammerkörpers vorgesehen sein, um diesen bei Bedarf mittels einer Schraube an einem Zaunpfosten zusätzlich zu fixieren.A bore corresponding to the aforesaid bore 116 (preferably with an internal thread) can also be provided in the other embodiments of the clamp body in order to additionally fix it, if necessary, by means of a screw on a fence post.

Figur 17 zeigt in perspektivischen Ansichten eine dritte Ausführungsform eines Klammerkörpers 310, wobei wiederum der Mechanismus einer Rinne 311 und einer schlitzförmigen Ausnehmung 312 zur Anbringung eines Spannelementes 130 unverändert geblieben ist. Das Befestigungslager 315 umfasst bei dem Klammerkörper 310 eine quer (oder alternativ: parallel) zur Zaunpfahlachse verlaufende Rinne 318, in die ein Draht einer Gittermatte G eingelegt werden kann. Die Gittermatte kann dann mit Hilfe von Klammerbügeln 350 oder 450, wie sie in den Figuren 18 und 19 bzw. 20 und 21 dargestellt sind, in der Rinne 318 fixiert werden. Die Anbringung der genannten Klammern 350, 450 erfolgt vorteilhafterweise durch einen Rastsitz (ähnlich wie beim Verschlusselement 130), bei dem Hakenvorsprünge an den Enden der Klammern 350, 450 in Rinnen 316 am Klammerkörper 310 eingreifen. Die genaue Position des Klammerbügels ist dabei entlang der Rinnen 316 variabel, um gegebenenfalls im Wege stehenden Zaunstäben ausweichen zu können. FIG. 17 shows in perspective views a third embodiment of a staple body 310, again the mechanism of a groove 311 and a slot-shaped recess 312 for attachment of a clamping element 130 has remained unchanged. The mounting bearing 315 comprises in the clamp body 310 a transversely (or alternatively: parallel) to the fence post axis extending groove 318, in which a wire of a grid mat G can be inserted. The grid mat can then with the help of clip brackets 350 or 450, as in the FIGS. 18 and 19 20 and 21 are fixed in the groove 318. The attachment of said brackets 350, 450 is advantageously accomplished by a snap fit (similar to the closure member 130) in which hook projections on the ends of the brackets 350, 450 in grooves 316 on the bracket body 310 engage. The exact position of the clamp bracket is variable along the grooves 316, in order to avoid any standing in the way Zaunstäben can.

Die Figuren 22 und 23 zeigen eine vierte Ausführungsform eines Klammerkörpers 410, bei welchem das Befestigungslager 415 als eine quer zur Achsrichtung verlaufende, oben offene Nut 418 zur Aufnahme eines Zaungitterdrahtes ausgebildet ist. Bei dem genannten Zaungitterdraht kann es sich insbesondere um einen in Längsrichtung des Zaunes (d. h. horizontal) verlaufenden Spanndraht handeln. Die nach oben offene Rinne oder Nut 418 ist ferner hinterschnitten ausgebildet, indem an ihrer Öffnungsseite trichterförmig nach innen gerichtet ein Vorsprung 419 angeordnet ist. Ein in die Nut 418 eingeführter Zaungitterdraht wird daher von diesem Vorsprung 419 form- und kraftflüssig in der Nut gehalten. Im Übrigen entspricht der vierte Klammerkörper 410 den oben beschriebenen Ausführungen, so dass auf seine weiteren Merkmale nicht erneut eingegangen werden muss.The FIGS. 22 and 23 show a fourth embodiment of a clamp body 410, in which the mounting bearing 415 is formed as a transversely extending to the axial direction, open at the top groove 418 for receiving a Zaungitterdrahtes. In particular, said fence wire may be a tension wire extending in the longitudinal direction of the fence (ie horizontally). The upwardly open channel or groove 418 is further formed undercut by a projection 419 is arranged funnel-shaped inwardly on its opening side inwardly. One in the groove 418 introduced Zaungitterdraht is therefore held by this projection 419 positive and power liquid in the groove. Incidentally, the fourth bracket body 410 corresponds to the embodiments described above, so that its further features need not be discussed again.

Die Figuren 24 und 25 zeigen eine fünfte Ausführungsform eines Klammerkörpers 510. Dieser ist im Wesentlichen ähnlich wie der vorstehend beschriebene Klammerkörper 410 ausgebildet, d. h. er hat ein Befestigungslager 515 mit einer Nut 518, an der ein Innenvorsprung 519 ausgebildet ist. Zusätzlich weist der Klammerkörper 510 an der Innenseite des Mittelteiles M eine Ausbuchtung 517 auf, von welcher Vertikalstäbe eines Zaunes und/oder Ausbuchtungen eines Zaunpfostens aufgenommen werden können.The FIGS. 24 and 25 show a fifth embodiment of a clamp body 510. This is substantially similar to the above-described clamp body 410 formed, ie, it has a mounting bearing 515 with a groove 518, on which an inner projection 519 is formed. In addition, the clamp body 510 on the inside of the middle part M on a bulge 517, from which vertical bars of a fence and / or bulges of a fence post can be added.

In den Figuren 26 bis 30 ist die Verwendung der erfindungsgemäßen Zaunklammer (hier am Beispiel der ersten Zaunklammer 1000) in Kombination mit verschiedenen unrunden Zaunpfosten dargestellt, beispielsweise einem Rundpfosten P2 mit einer Ausbuchung, einem abgeflachten Pfosten P3, einem abgeflachten Pfosten P4 mit Ausbuchtung, und einem ovalen Pfosten P5. Selbstverständlich kann die Zaunklammer auch in Verbindung mit zahlreichen anderen Pfostenquerschnitten verwendet werden, wobei gegebenenfalls die Geometrie und Dimensionen der Zaunklammer entsprechend anzupassen sind.In the FIGS. 26 to 30 is the use of the fence bracket according to the invention (here the example of the first fence bracket 1000) shown in combination with various non-circular fence posts, such as a round post P2 with a write-off, a flattened post P3, a flattened post P4 with bulge, and an oval post P5. Of course, the fence bracket can also be used in conjunction with numerous other post sections, optionally with the geometry and dimensions of the fence bracket adapted accordingly.

In Figur 30 ist zusätzlich zu sehen, dass die erfindungsgemäße Zaunklammer 1000 auch den Spanndraht SD eines Zaungitters aufnehmen kann.In FIG. 30 In addition, it can be seen that the fence bracket 1000 according to the invention can also accommodate the tension wire SD of a fence grid.

Claims (12)

  1. Fence clamp (1000, 2000) for fixing a fence mesh (G, G') to a post (P1-P5), comprising:
    a) a clamp body (110-510) with a middle part (M) and two arms (A), which can encompass the fence post (P1-P5), whereby the clamp body (110-510) is elastic to such an extent that it can be snapped on the fence post (P1-P5) as a clip from the side, wherefore the arms (A) of the clamp body (110-510) temporarily move apart elastically up to the post diameter, in order to let the fence post (P1-P5) enter into the interior of the form of the clamp body (110-510);
    b) a locking element (130), which can be fixed to the arms (A) of the clamp body (110-510), in order to link them around the fence post (P1-P5), whereby clamp body (110-510) and locking element (130) in a mounted condition form a ring, which fully encloses the post (P1-P5);
    c) a fixing bearing (115-515) formed on the clamp body (110-510) for holding a fence mesh (G),
    characterized in that
    - the clamp body (110-510) is C-shaped, whereby the distance of the arm endings of the C-shaped clamp body (110-510) is smaller than the inner diameter of the clamp body (110-510), and
    - at least one arm (A) of the clamp body (110-510) has a depression (111-511) at the outside, in which can engage a hook protrusion (132) of the locking element (130).
  2. Fence clamp (1000, 2000) according to claim 1,
    characterized in that the depression is formed as a groove (111-511).
  3. Fence clamp (1000, 2000) according to claim 2,
    characterized in that the groove (111-511) does not extend to the edge at least at one side.
  4. Fence clamp (1000, 2000) according to at least one of the claims 1 to 3,
    characterized in that the arms (A) of the clamp body (110-510) have recesses (112-512), in which protrusions (133), arranged at the inner side of the locking element (130), can engage.
  5. Fence clamp (1000, 2000) according to at least one of the claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in that at least one protrusion (133) is arranged at the inner side of the locking element (130), which touches an inner surface defined by the C-shape of the clamp.
  6. Fence clamp (1000) according to at least one of the claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that the fixing bearing has longitudinal slots (215) in the arms (A) of the clamp body (210), through which a fence mesh wire can be guided to the inner side of the middle part (M).
  7. Fence clamp (1000) according to at least one of the claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that there is a bulge (217, 517) at the inner side of the middle part (M) running in axial direction of the fence clamp, for holding fence stanchions.
  8. Fence clamp (2000) according to at least one of the claims 1 to 7,
    characterized in that the fixing bearing (115, 315-515) has a groove (118, 318-518) at the outer side of the middle part (M) for holding a fence mesh wire.
  9. Fence clamp (2000) according to claim 8,
    characterized in that the fixing bearing (115, 315) has a fixing device (116, 316) for the fixation of a clamp bracket (150, 350, 450) on the groove (118, 318).
  10. Fence clamp (2000) according to claim 9,
    characterized in that the fixing device is formed as a threaded hole (116) or as a snap fit connection (316).
  11. Fence clamp (2000) according to claim 8,
    characterized in that the groove is formed as a groove with undercut (418, 518).
  12. Fence system, comprising fence clamps (1000, 2000) according to at least one of the claims 1 to 11, posts (P1-P5) as well as a fence mesh (G, G'), that can be fixed to the posts with the fence clamps (1000, 2000).
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