EP2188150A1 - Vorrichtung zum halten von objekten - Google Patents
Vorrichtung zum halten von objektenInfo
- Publication number
- EP2188150A1 EP2188150A1 EP08787738A EP08787738A EP2188150A1 EP 2188150 A1 EP2188150 A1 EP 2188150A1 EP 08787738 A EP08787738 A EP 08787738A EP 08787738 A EP08787738 A EP 08787738A EP 2188150 A1 EP2188150 A1 EP 2188150A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- divider
- cargo compartment
- aid
- elements
- attached
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R7/00—Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
- B60R7/02—Stowing or holding appliances inside vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in separate luggage compartment
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
- B60P7/00—Securing or covering of load on vehicles
- B60P7/06—Securing of load
- B60P7/135—Securing or supporting by load bracing means
- B60P7/15—Securing or supporting by load bracing means the load bracing means comprising a movable bar
Definitions
- the present invention relates to devices for holding objects, in place in the cargo compartments of cars and in other corresponding spaces, particularly in spaces, in which objects would be otherwise free to move unfavourably during transport.
- a device for dividing the cargo compartment of a car into two parts is known from application publication WO 99/54171.
- the device comprises a divider grid, which can be attached, for example, to the roof of the trunk, in such a way that it can be turned against the roof in a spring-loaded manner when it is not necessary to divide the cargo compartment.
- a device for dividing a cargo compartment into several blocks of a predefined shape to facilitate the transportation of objects is known from FR publication 2859678.
- Velcro surfaces is known from US publication 5601271.
- the advantage of this solution is that several such partitions can be stacked on top of each other when not in use.
- a set of compartments, which can be placed in a cargo compartment to hold in place objects transported in it, is known from GB publication 2220617.
- US 6238154, and US 7044699 disclose devices intended for the cargo compartments pickup trucks, or trucks, for holding objects in place. These solutions require special attachment points in the cargo compartment, to which the device can be attached, or else the devices should be tensioned between the walls of the compartment. Thus their adaptability is limited and they are rather difficult to install and move from one vehicle to another. In particular, they are not very suitable for ordinary passenger cars and everyday use.
- the invention is intended to create a more practical device for holding objects in place in the cargo compartment of a vehicle, especially a car, during transport.
- the invention is particularly intended to create an easily attached, adaptable, and removable device, with the aid of which objects can be transported safely.
- the invention is based on the idea of compartmentalizing the cargo compartment with the aid of elongated divider elements that move relative to each other, but which can be joined to each other, in such a way that the ends of the divider elements are attached to the walls of the cargo compartment.
- a 'framework' is formed in the cargo compartment, which limits the movement of the objects between the interior and correspondingly the exterior of the compartment.
- the device according to the invention for holding objects in place in the cargo compartments of cars and the like comprises divider means for limiting the movability of objects in the cargo compartment and attachment means for detachably attaching the divider means to the walls of the compartment, the divider means comprising at least two elongated divider elements arranged to be able to be moved relative to each other, the length of which can be separately adjusted, and which can be correspondingly attached to the different walls of the compartment with the aid of the said attachment means.
- a particularly preferable solution for use in a passenger car is one, in which the divider means comprise of a first and a second rigid elongated divider element, the lengths of which can be separately adjusted, and both of which are attached rotatably to a third rigid divider element, whereby the third elongated divider element can be secured essentially vertically to the first wall of the cargo compartment, with the aid of attachment means, and the first and second divider elements are can be secured with the aid of attachment means to the walls adjacent to the first wall of the compartment.
- the attachment means comprise surfaces located at the end of each divider element and Velcro-type surfaces, which are located on the flat surfaces aligned against the walls of the compartment at the end of each divider element, so that the flat surfaces located at the ends of the first and second divider elements are bidirectionally pivoted to the divider elements.
- the device can also comprise several divider elements. For example, by using one vertical and three horizontal divider elements, it is possible to create a device, which can be attached simultaneously to the floor and side walls of the cargo compartment, as well as to the rear of the back of the back seat, at the same time compartmentalizing the compartment into three parts (seen from above).
- the adjusting possibilities allow the size of the compartments to be adjusted relatively freely as desired.
- the device needs to be placed in tension, as the strips attached to the felt also withstand tension.
- the device can be placed at such an angle that it delimits only a precisely defined part of the compartment. This is not possible with any of the aforementioned known devices comprising divider elements.
- a two-way pivot, for example a ball joint, for its part ensures that the device will attach securely even to sloping surfaces, such as the sloping surface of a wheel arch in the trunk of a car, or the back rest of the rear seat.
- Figure Ia shows a side cross-section of a device according to one embodiment of the invention
- Figure Ib shows as top view the device according to Figure Ia
- Figure 2 shows the device according to Figures Ia and Ib in the operating position in a cargo compartment
- Figures 3a - 3e show the length-adjustment mechanism of the arms of the device, according to one embodiment
- Figures 4a - 4c show the locking mechanism of the arms of the device to the central tube, according to one embodiment.
- the device comprises a first rigid arm 11 and a second rigid arm 12 (the first and second divider elements), which at one end are pivoted rotatably with the aid of one-directional pivoting 19 to a rigid central tube 13 (the third divider element).
- tubes act as the bodies of the arms 11, 12, and 13.
- the reference number 11' and 12' are used to mark the length- adjustment elements of the divider elements, which in this example case are pins or similar, with the aid of which it is possible to lock the position, relative to each other, of two telescoping perforated tubes.
- the first and the second arm can also be preferably moved parallel to the central tube 13, in order to select a suitable height position.
- attachment elements 14, 15, respectively At the other ends of the horizontal arms 11, 12 are attachment elements 14, 15, respectively.
- flat plates one surface of which is equipped with Velcro strips 14', 15' (hook side), act as the attachment elements.
- two-directional (ball) pivots 17, 18, respectively Between the body tubes and attachment elements of the first and second arm 11, 12 are two-directional (ball) pivots 17, 18, respectively. These are intended to permit the flat plates to tilt in such a way that the best possible adhesion is achieved with the walls of the cargo compartment.
- the centre tube 13 is preferably telescopic, in which case its length too can be adjusted.
- an attachment element 16 At the lower end of the central tube there is also an attachment element 16, which comprises a Velcro surface 16'.
- Velcro-type (hook-and-loop-type) surfaces is based on the observation that the trunks of cars are nearly all covered with a felt fabric, which this provides a good adhesion surface for Velcro strips.
- the central tube is placed at a suitable location on the 'floor' of the trunk, after which the length of the first and the second arms is adjusted suitably and they are attached to the vertical walls of the trunk. After this (or already before this), the object to be transported can be placed in the trunk compartment formed (to be formed) for it.
- This invention is also suitable for other corresponding spaces.
- magnetic surfaces which are suitable, for example for vans, in which the rear space often has an internal metal surface, can be used as the attachment elements.
- the attachment elements can also be hooks, pins, catches, or similar, which are attached to separate counter-pieces arranged on the walls of the cargo compartment.
- the divider elements of the device can be, for example, of metal, plastic, or wood.
- the length adjustment of the elements can be achieved in many different ways. Tubes that move inside each other (a telescopic arm) have, however, been observed to be advantageous, as they can be stored in a small space and their operation is simple.
- a telescopic arm a telescopic arm
- One skilled in the art will understand that many solutions, for example, those known in connection with camera tripods and similar, can be used in connection with the invention.
- the divider element in the divider element there is an inner tube and an outer tube, which go at least partly into each other.
- the inner tube there are, in a limited sector (seen in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the tube) recesses, or even an entire saw-tooth zone, whereas in the inner surface of the outer tube there is toothing, such as a tooth, loop, or similar.
- the tooth or similar is arranged, in connection with the rotation of the inner tube, to enter a recess in the inner tube and thus lock the tubes to each other longitudinally. In another rotation position, the tooth is out of the saw-tooth zone, which permits the longitudinal movement of the tubes.
- the tooth can be suitably spring-loaded against the body of the outer tube, for example, with the aid of a cut in the outer tube and additionally the spring characteristic of the tube material. It can be understood that a corresponding functionality can be achieved by equipping the inner tube with a tooth and the outer tube with grooves.
- the example of an adjustment and locking solution described above, based on the rotation of tubes inside each other, permits the precise adjustment of one or more divider elements of the device, even when using only one hand. This is a significant advantage, as particularly the trunks of cars are often deep and when reaching into the trunk the other hand is needed to maintain position, i.e. to hold onto the car for support.
- Figure 2a shows a device 10, comprising a central tube and two divider elements rotatable relative to each other, placed in a trunk 20.
- Figure 2b shows a device 10b, according to a preferred embodiment, placed in a trunk 20.
- the device there is an additional fourth divider element, which can be similar to the first and second divider elements, and also attached to the vertical central tube. If desired, the fourth divider element can also continue as a single piece from the first or second divider element at an angle of 180 degrees. Though this increases the size of the device in storage, on the other hand it accelerates installation.
- Figure 3 a shows the principle of a length-adjustment mechanism suitable for a horizontal arm.
- the arm there is an outer tube 31 and an inner tube 3 Ib.
- toothing 34 In the inner tube there is toothing 34 and in the outer tube a spring-loaded locking element 33, arranged to operate in conjunction with the toothing.
- Figure 3b shows a longitudinal cross-section of the inner tube.
- Figure 3d shows a longitudinal cross-section of the outer tube, in which can be seen the protrusion of the locking element into the tube, where it can grip the toothing of the inner tube.
- Figure 3 c shows the locking element 33 from above, and Figure 3e from the side.
- the horizontal arms too are joined to the central tube with the aid of the toothing/groove solution ('rotating-drawing-rotating-locking' solution) described above.
- the toothing/groove solution 'rotating-drawing-rotating-locking' solution
- Figure 4a shows an embodiment, in which, in the central tube 41a, preferably on its outer surface, is a locking element 43, which can be released, and which is arranged to lock the horizontal arms, in such a way that they cannot become detached over the upper end of the central tube.
- Central sleeves or similar of the horizontal tubes can be fitted to the central tube from this end, so that they fit under the protrusion of the locking element. With the aid of the size of the central sleeves, it is possible to adjust the height position of the horizontal arms. By pressing the locking element 43 in, the sleeves can travel over it and then away from around the central tube.
- the locking element 43 is fitted to the tube the other way round, to that the central sleeves remain resting on top of the locking element, thus locking the arms at a standard position in the vertical direction, relative to the central tube 43.
- the central tube there can also be several locking elements for several different height levels, or, for example, separately for each horizontal arm.
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- Vehicle Step Arrangements And Article Storage (AREA)
- Fittings On The Vehicle Exterior For Carrying Loads, And Devices For Holding Or Mounting Articles (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FI20075579A FI20075579A (fi) | 2007-08-17 | 2007-08-17 | Pitolaite |
PCT/FI2008/050465 WO2009024648A1 (en) | 2007-08-17 | 2008-08-15 | Device for holding objects |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP2188150A1 true EP2188150A1 (de) | 2010-05-26 |
EP2188150A4 EP2188150A4 (de) | 2011-04-27 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP08787738A Withdrawn EP2188150A4 (de) | 2007-08-17 | 2008-08-15 | Vorrichtung zum halten von objekten |
Country Status (4)
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EP (1) | EP2188150A4 (de) |
FI (1) | FI20075579A (de) |
RU (1) | RU100974U1 (de) |
WO (1) | WO2009024648A1 (de) |
Families Citing this family (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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ITBO20110596A1 (it) * | 2011-10-21 | 2013-04-22 | & C. | Sistema per la divisione di ciocche di capelli |
RU2565797C1 (ru) * | 2014-05-21 | 2015-10-20 | Егор Владимирович Зиновенко | Удерживающая панель для перевозки багажа внутри салона и багажного отделения транспортного средства (варианты) и крепление для удерживающей панели (варианты) |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4737056A (en) * | 1986-10-28 | 1988-04-12 | Hunt-Davis | Extendable brace bar for securing cargo |
GB2247651A (en) * | 1990-09-05 | 1992-03-11 | Michael James Morley | Divider apparatus |
US5281063A (en) * | 1992-02-04 | 1994-01-25 | Austin Iii Ralph J | Cargo bar lock assembly |
US5971685A (en) * | 1997-09-15 | 1999-10-26 | Owens; Gary | Securing device for cargo in a utility vehicle |
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2007
- 2007-08-17 FI FI20075579A patent/FI20075579A/fi not_active Application Discontinuation
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2008
- 2008-08-15 RU RU2010107691/11U patent/RU100974U1/ru not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2008-08-15 WO PCT/FI2008/050465 patent/WO2009024648A1/en active Application Filing
- 2008-08-15 EP EP08787738A patent/EP2188150A4/de not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4737056A (en) * | 1986-10-28 | 1988-04-12 | Hunt-Davis | Extendable brace bar for securing cargo |
GB2247651A (en) * | 1990-09-05 | 1992-03-11 | Michael James Morley | Divider apparatus |
US5281063A (en) * | 1992-02-04 | 1994-01-25 | Austin Iii Ralph J | Cargo bar lock assembly |
US5971685A (en) * | 1997-09-15 | 1999-10-26 | Owens; Gary | Securing device for cargo in a utility vehicle |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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See also references of WO2009024648A1 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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FI20075579A0 (fi) | 2007-08-17 |
EP2188150A4 (de) | 2011-04-27 |
RU100974U1 (ru) | 2011-01-10 |
FI20075579A (fi) | 2009-02-18 |
WO2009024648A1 (en) | 2009-02-26 |
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