EP2217509A2

EP2217509A2 - Mounting element, mounting arrangement and tool for machining a mounting element

Info

Publication number: EP2217509A2
Application number: EP08847236A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Gerd Voigt
Original assignee: Scheibe Marianne
Current assignee: Scheibe Marianne
Priority date: 2007-11-10
Filing date: 2008-11-07
Publication date: 2010-08-18
Also published as: DE102008056423A1; WO2009059599A3; WO2009059599A2; US20100199462A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a mounting element (10) and a tool (52, 52a, 52b) for machining the mounting element (10), wherein the mounting element (10) comprises a ribbon (12) extending in a longitudinal direction and having a width (B) and a height (H) and (L), the width (B) being larger than the height (H), and transversal embossings (14), which are configured on the ribbon (12) and are disposed transversely to the longitudinal direction (L) substantially across the width (B) of the ribbon (12), the transversal embossings (14) having variable depths (T) across the width (B) of the ribbon (12).

Description

description

Supporting element, support assembly and tool for machining a support member

The invention relates to a support member, a support assembly and a tool for machining a support member.

Mounting elements for mounting multiple objects together are available in a variety of forms, such as hooks, brackets, cable or pipe ties, or as straps and perforated straps. Such support elements can be used in particular in the attachment of objects to buildings and parts of buildings, in the assembly of furniture and pieces of furniture and furnishings such as pictures, curtain rods and flower boxes. For such support elements in turn a variety of different tools is required.

An object of the invention is to provide a support member that is versatile and can be edited with little effort. Furthermore, an object of the invention to provide a tool for the support member, which is simple in construction and with which the support member can be easily and safely processed.

According to a first aspect, the invention comprises a support member having a longitudinally extending band having a width and a height, the width being greater than the height, transverse embossments formed on the band substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction Width of the band are arranged, wherein the transverse embossments across the width of the band have a variable depth. Such a support member may be bent in the region of the transverse embossings, and adapted to the shape of the objects to be fastened to each other. Furthermore, such a support member can be broken off in the region of the transverse embossments, and the support member can be easily adapted to the objects to be fastened to each other. In addition, such a support member can be used without damaging the objects to be fastened together Such a support member has the advantage that the embossing of the belt can be adapted depending on the material condition or depending on the tool provided for machining. The tape can be bent over so well and an unintentional breaking of the tape during bending can be particularly easily avoided.

In an advantageous Ausföhrungsform of the support member, the transverse embossments in a lateral edge region of the band are weaker pronounced than in a central region of the band. This is advantageous because the support member is easily machined by a tool.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the transverse stampings in a lateral edge region of the band are more pronounced than in a central region of the band. This allows the tape to be well secured against tearing in the edge area.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the transverse stampings are interrupted over the width of the band. Thus, it is possible that the tape can be easily kinked without the risk of breaking through.

In a further particularly advantageous embodiment, the transverse embossings have a substantially U-shaped cross-sectional shape. This has the advantage that a simple buckling of the tape without the risk of breaking through is possible.

In a further particularly advantageous embodiment, the transverse embossings have a substantially V-shaped cross-sectional shape, such that the strip, viewed over the length of the strip, has a substantially sawtooth-like structure. This has the advantage that a band formed in this way can cooperate with another band of the same design, such that the two bands are firmly coupled to one another in the longitudinal direction of the bands at least in one direction. This is especially true when the sawtooth-like structure has a predetermined preferred direction in the longitudinal direction of the band, so that the bands can hook each other particularly well. It is particularly advantageous if the support member has formed on the tape longitudinal embossments, which are arranged in the longitudinal direction. This has the advantage that in areas in which intersect the longitudinal embossments with the transverse embossments, further attachment points can be arranged.

It is particularly advantageous if the band has holes in regions in which the longitudinal embossings intersect with the transverse embossings. This has the advantage that there is an additional possibility of attachment to the support member, without even more holes must be drilled in the band. In addition, the support member itself can be easily attached to a solid object.

In a further particularly advantageous embodiment, the band has perforations in areas in which the longitudinal embossings intersect with the transverse embossings. This allows attachment to the support member. In addition, there is the advantage that the support member itself can be fastened in a simple manner.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the support member comprises a material which is a metal. This has the advantage that a high mechanical stability of the support member can be achieved.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the support member comprises a material which is a plastic. This has the advantage that the support member can be produced inexpensively.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the support element consists of a plastic. This has the advantage that the support member may be stainless. Furthermore, the support member may have a high electromagnetic compatibility.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the holding element has a core region and an outer region which at least partially surrounds the core region, wherein the outer region comprises the material, which is a plastic. This has the advantage that the support member may be stainless and grout over a high electrical insulation.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the support member has a Längenmaßskala. This has the advantage that in addition to the support member no additional measuring tool is required, whereby a significant time savings can be achieved during assembly.

According to a second aspect, the invention comprises a mounting arrangement with a mounting element according to the first aspect of the invention and a ring element, wherein the mounting element has a first band end and a second band end, which are each formed U-shaped, and the first and the second U -shaped band end is respectively engaged with the ring member.

This has the advantage that the support element can be used in combination with a ring element as a cable tie, pipe binder or perforated tape. Furthermore, such a mounting arrangement can be easily disassembled and reused several times.

In a third aspect, the invention features a tool for machining a support member according to the first aspect of the invention, the tool having a slot having a width and a length, and the width of the slot being at least the height of the band of the support member; and the length of the slot is at least the width of the band of the support member so that the band is insertable into the slot.

In an advantageous embodiment, the tool for machining a support element is designed as a plate element with a surface normal, and in the plate member, the slot is arranged. This has the advantage that the tool for machining a support member is very simple and space-saving.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the tool for machining a holding element is designed such that the width of the slot is variably adjustable is. This makes it possible to customize the tool for processing a support member to the height of the tape individually.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the tool has a handle extending in a gripping direction, and at least one of the slots is parallel and / or at least one of the slots is arranged perpendicular to the gripping direction. This has the advantage that the tool for machining a support member may be formed as a hand tool and can be used very variable.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the tool is formed of at least two tool parts, and one of the tool parts has the handle and a bit holder, and the other of the tool parts has a bit element in which the slot is arranged. This has the advantage that the tool can be used for machining a mounting element in a bit tool set.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the tool is formed of at least two tool parts, and one of the tool parts has the handle with a recess, and the other of the tool parts has the slot and is arranged in the recess of the handle. This has the advantage that the other of the tool parts for machining the support member can be exchanged so as to allow adaptation of the tool to different geometries of the support member.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the tool is formed at least from two tool parts, and the one of the tool parts has a first tooth-carrying element, and the other of the tool parts has a second tooth-carrying element, and the second tooth-carrying element and the first tooth-carrying element are so together Intervention that by means of the first tooth-carrying member and the second tooth-carrying member, the width of the slot is variably adjustable. This has the advantage that the tool for machining a support member can be easily adapted to the height of the belt.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the second tooth-carrying element is a worm wheel. This has the advantage that the two tool parts in a simple manner self-locking can take a fixed distance to each other. Thus, the width of the slot can be set fixed. Furthermore, a simple adjustment of the width of the slot is possible.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the second tooth-carrying element is a toothed wheel. For a simple adjustment of the width of the slot is possible.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the tool has a first and a second plate-shaped part, which are arranged with a gap at a distance from each other in parallel, wherein the distance of the two plate-shaped parts is at least the height of the band of the support member, so that the band in the gap is einfuhrbar, and the two Plattenfbrmigen parts are arranged and formed such that the band is bendable in the region of one of the transverse embossments.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the tool has a third plate-shaped part, which is pivotably mounted on one of the first and second parts, and which is formed so that by means of the third plate-shaped part a force on the belt is exercised, such that the Band in the region of one of the transverse embossments is bendable. This has the advantage that the tool for machining a support member can be used very precisely and gently for processing a support member.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the tool has a fork-shaped element and a pin, and the fork-shaped element has a first and a second part, which are arranged with a gap at a distance from each other in parallel, wherein the distance of the two parts at least the height of Bandes of the support member is, so that the tape is einfuhrbar in the gap, and the two parts each have a through recess, and the through recesses are arranged coaxially and formed such that the pin is insertable into the through recesses, such that in the tape is a hole or a hole recess can be introduced. This has the advantage that by means of the tool for machining a support member holes and / or hole recesses can be easily inserted into the band. In a further advantageous Ausfimrungsform the tool is a hand tool.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the embodiments indicated in the schematic figures. Show it:

FIG. 1 shows a schematic plan view of a first embodiment of a holding element,

FIG. 1a is a schematic plan view of a further embodiment of the retaining element,

2a shows a schematic plan view of a further embodiment of the support element in an enlarged view,

FIG. 2b shows a schematic plan view of a further embodiment of the holding element in an enlarged representation,

FIG. 2c shows a schematic plan view of a further embodiment of the holding element in an enlarged representation,

Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the

Support member in an enlarged view along the line ni-HF of Figure 2a,

FIG. 4 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the holding element in an enlarged representation,

5 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the holding element in an enlarged view,

Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the

Holding element in an enlarged view along the line VI-VI 'of Figure 2b, 7 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the holding element in an enlarged view along the line VII-VH 'of Figure 2b,

FIG. 7 a shows a schematic plan view of a further embodiment of the holding element in an enlarged representation,

FIG. 7b shows a schematic plan view of a further embodiment of the holding element in an enlarged illustration,

FIG. 8 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the holding element,

FIG. 9 shows a schematic plan view of a first embodiment of a mounting arrangement,

10 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the mounting arrangement along the line X-X 'of FIG. 9, FIG.

FIG. 10a shows a schematic plan view of a further embodiment of a mounting arrangement,

FIG. 11 shows a schematic view of a tool for machining the holding element in a first embodiment,

FIG. 12 shows a schematic view of a tool for machining the holding element in a further embodiment,

FIG. 13 shows a schematic view of a tool for machining the holding element in a further embodiment,

FIG. 14 shows a schematic view of a tool for processing the holding element in a further embodiment, FIG. 15 shows a schematic view of a tool for machining the holding element in a further embodiment,

FIG. 15 a shows a schematic view of a tool for machining the holding element in a further embodiment,

Figure 16 is a schematic view of a tool for machining the support member in a further embodiment, and

Figure 17 is a schematic, partially sectioned view of a tool for machining the support member in a further embodiment.

In all figures, identical or identical elements and units are - unless otherwise stated - provided with the same reference numerals.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic plan view of a first embodiment of a support element 10 with a band 12 extending in a longitudinal direction L. The band 12 has a substantially constant width B and a substantially constant height H (FIG. 3). The width B of the band 12 is greater than its height H, so that the band 12 is formed substantially as a flat strip. Preferably, the width B of the band 12 is between 14 and 20 m. Preferably, the height H of the band is about 1 mm. The band has edge regions 16 and a central region 18 arranged between the edge regions 16.

On the band 12 transverse embossments 14 are arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction L of the band 12. The transverse embossings 14 are preferably used to bend portions of the tape 12 with a defined length, without the band 12 is severed at such a transverse embossment 14. Furthermore, the transverse stampings 14 serve to produce a section of the strip 12 having a defined length by repeatedly bending the strip 12 back and forth. In Figure 1, the transverse embossments 14 are formed as a straight line and arranged equidistant from each other. This makes it possible to obtain uniformly longitudinally graduated portions of the band 12. In other preferred embodiments, the transverse embossings 14 may also have a different course than straight lines and / or with different distances to each other be educated. The transverse embossings 14 extend substantially over the entire width B of the band 12, whereby it is very easy to bend the band 12 at the transverse embossment 14. The transverse embossings 14 can, as will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 a, 2 b and 2 c, extend continuously or discontinuously with respect to the width B. The transverse embossments 14 preferably have a distance of about one millimeter from each other.

The band 12 further has longitudinal embossments 20 which extend substantially in the longitudinal direction L of the band 12. The longitudinal embossings 20 may be continuous or interrupted.

The transverse embossings 14 and the longitudinal embossings 20 are preferably arranged on one side 36 of the band 12. Alternatively, the transverse embossings 14 and the longitudinal embossings 20 can also be arranged on the side 36 and the further side 38 of the band 12.

The transverse embossings 14 and the longitudinal embossings 20 can be introduced by rolling into the band 12. Thus, the transverse embossing 14 and the longitudinal embossing 20 can be particularly easily and precisely introduced into the belt 12. It is particularly preferred if the transverse embossings 14 and the longitudinal embossings 20 are introduced into the band 12 by means of a laser. This represents a particularly precise production method for the transverse stampings 14 and the longitudinal embossings 20.

In areas in which the longitudinal embossings 20 intersect the transverse embossings 14, holes 22 or hole recesses 24 are preferably arranged, which may be designed to receive fastening elements such as screws or nails, with which the retaining element 10 is to be supported with an object to be supported in which the support member 10 is supported itself, can be mechanically fixed. The holes 22 or the hole recesses 24 may alternatively or additionally be formed in areas of the band 12 in which no transverse embossments are arranged, as shown in the left part of Figure 1. In particular, the holes 22 or the hole recesses 24 may also be formed in regions of the band 12 between the transverse embossings 14. The holes 22 or the hole recesses 24 may be arranged in the edge regions 16 and / or in the central region 18 of the band 12. The holes 22 or the hole recesses 24 are preferably drilled or punched. It is particularly preferred if the holes 22 or the hole recesses 24 are formed by means of a laser. Thus, the holes 22 or the hole recesses 24 can be made particularly simple and accurate.

In FIG. 1a, in a further embodiment, the transverse stampings 14 are formed over the width B of the band 12 as straight lines formed obliquely to the longitudinal direction L.

FIGS. 2 a, 2 b and 2 c each show a section of the band 12 with the transverse embossings 14, which are formed continuously or discontinuously over the width B of the band 12.

In the representations of FIGS. 1a and 2b or FIG. 6, the transverse embossings 14 are interrupted and formed in sections as straight lines or circular. In further embodiments, the transverse embossings 14 are formed as ovals. With these forms, the bending of the band 12 can be facilitated. Due to the interruptions in the transverse embossings 14, a sufficient amount of strip material in the areas in which the tape is bent, remain and serve to prevent the tape 12 breaks during bending. This is particularly advantageous if the band 12 is made of a relatively rigid material or a plurality of relatively rigid materials that tear easily when bent. By forming the transverse embossments 14 with interruptions tearing or breaking at the transverse embossments 14 can be avoided.

In Figure 2c, the transverse embossments 14 are interrupted or continuously formed as zigzag lines. In further embodiments, the transverse embossings 14 are interrupted or continuously formed as wavy lines. Again, can be prevented by the formation of the transverse embossments 14 as a zigzag or wavy line, especially when this is interrupted, that the transverse embossments 14 tear or break.

FIG. 3 shows a cross-section of the support element 10 along the line IH-III 'of FIG. 2a, wherein the transverse embossment 14 is less pronounced in the lateral edge regions 16 of the band 12 than in the central region 18 of the band 12. This means that the Depth T of the transverse embossment 14 in the central region 18 of the band 12 It is thus possible to prevent a rigid material of the strip 12 from tearing in the lateral edge regions 16 during the bending of the strip 12, thereby severing the strip 12.

FIG. 4 shows a cross-section of the holding element 10, wherein the transverse embossing 14 is more pronounced in the lateral edge regions 16 of the band 12 than in the central region 18 of the band 12. This means that the depth T of the transverse embossment 14 in the central region 18 of the band Bandes 12 is smaller than in the lateral edge regions 16 of the belt 12. Thus, it can be achieved that upon bending of the belt 12, a flexible material of the belt 12, such as a plastic, can be reliably bent and the portions of the belt 12 maintain their desired positions ,

FIG. 5 shows a cross section of the holding element 10, the transverse embossing 14 being formed across the width B of the variable depth belt T. Again, as described in the embodiments of Figures 2b and 2c, be prevented by the formation of the interrupted transverse embossments 14 that tear the transverse embossments 14 or break.

FIG. 7 shows a cross-section of the support element 10 along the line VII-VII 'of FIG. 2a, wherein the transverse embossment 14 has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape. Such a U-shaped cross-sectional shape is particularly advantageous, since so the band 12 can be bent particularly well and breaking of the band 12 during the bending of the band 12 can be particularly well avoided. This applies in particular with regard to a comparison with a transverse embossing 14 with a V-shaped cross-sectional shape.

In FIGS. 7a and 7b, cross sections of the holding element 10 are shown, wherein the transverse embossings 14 have a V-shaped cross-sectional shape. Thus, the band 12 is formed over its longitudinal extent substantially sawtooth. Thus, it is possible that the band 12 can cooperate with a sawtooth-like block 25 in the same way, and a secure fit of the band 12 is made possible in the block 25 by snapping, especially if the sawtooth-like structure a predetermined preferred direction in the longitudinal direction of the band 12 has. In the block 25, a spring element is preferably arranged, by means of which the band 12 can be pressed with its transverse embossings 14 against the block 25. About a Zugangöfrhung over which the spring element, for example, with a screwdriver, can be operated, the band 12 can be solved in case of need in a simple manner from the block 25.

FIG. 8 shows a cross-section of the holding element 10, wherein the transverse embossing 14 is more pronounced in the lateral edge regions 16 of the band 12 than in the central region 18 of the band 12. This means that the depth T of the transverse embossment 14 in the central region 18 of the band The band 12 has a core region 30 and an outer region 32 enclosing the core region 30. Alternatively, the outer region 32 may also be formed such that it only partially encloses the core region 30. Preferably, the core region 30 is formed from a first material, and the outer region 32 is formed from a second material, wherein the first material of the core region 30 is different from the second material of the outer region 32. It is particularly preferred if the first material of the core region 30 comprises a metal, and the second material of the outer region 32 comprises a plastic. In this case, the advantages of a metal such as high mechanical stability and good dimensional stability can be combined with the advantages of a plastic. In particular, it is advantageous if the material of the outer region 32 has a low electrical conductivity, and thus the retaining element 10 can also have an electrically insulating effect.

In a further preferred embodiment, the band 12 has a plurality of outer regions 32, so that a layer-like construction of the retaining element 10 is made possible.

In a further preferred embodiment, the band 12 is formed of a material which is a plastic. This can be achieved that the band 12 has good electrical insulation properties. Furthermore, it can be achieved that the band 12 has good electromagnetic compatibility.

The holding element 10 preferably has a length measuring scale 34 (FIG. 10). It is so no additional measuring tool next to the support member 10 required to to allow bending or cutting to length a portion of the tape 12 of a given length. This is a short assembly time for the mounting of the support member 10 can be achieved. Preferably, the length measuring scale 34 is colored. Preferably, the length measuring scale 34 may be formed only at the edge of the belt 12. In a further embodiment, the length measuring scale 34 is applied to a film connected to the band 12, which can be removed from the band 12, if necessary.

FIGS. 9 and 10 show a mounting arrangement 50. This has the support member 10 with the band 12 and a ring member 40. The ring element 40 preferably has an oval shape. The band 12 has a first band end 26 and a second band end 28. The first band end 26 and the second band end 28 of the band 12 are each U-shaped. The U-shaped first band end 26 and the U-shaped second band end 28 each engage around the ring member 40 so that it is mechanically fixedly coupled to the band 12.

A bracket assembly 50 shown in Figs. 9 and 10 may be preferably used as a cable tie, perforated tape or pipe binder, or as a similar device. For this purpose, when attaching the band 12 on the ring member 40, the two band ends 26, 28 placed around portions of the ring member 40 and bent around it. If the connection between the band 12 and the ring member 40 are released again, one of the two band ends 26, 28 can be reciprocated several times until the band end 26, 28 breaks off from the band 12 and releases the ring member 40. Such a mounting arrangement 50 can be used several times.

FIG. 10 a shows a further embodiment of the mounting arrangement 50. This has two bands 12 and arranged between the bands 12 connecting element 51. The connecting element 51 is designed such that the transverse embossings 14 of the bands 12 are in engagement with the connecting element 51, so that the bands 12 can be wedged with the connecting element 51. The bands 12 and the connecting element 51 can thus form the mounting arrangement 50. This is very stable and can be used, for example, for stepless suspension of pipes, pipes, beams or girders. The support element 10 according to the invention can be used both in the attachment of furnishings such as pictures, curtain rods and flower boxes on buildings and parts of buildings such as windows or doors as well as in the assembly of furniture and furniture. The support member 10 may be bent in the region of the transverse embossments 14. It is thus possible to adapt the support element 10 to the shapes and the dimensions of the objects to be fastened to each other. Furthermore, the support member 10 can be bent in the region of the transverse embossments 14. The support member 10 can be easily adapted to the objects to be fastened to each other. In addition, the support member 10 can be used without damaging the objects to be fastened to each other.

FIGS. 11 to 17 show tools 52, 52a, 52b for processing the support element 10 in various embodiments. The tool 52, 52a, 52b is preferably designed as a hand tool.

FIG. 11 shows the tool 52 for machining the mounting element 10 in a first embodiment. The tool 52 has a flat plate member 53 in which slots 54 are arranged. One of the slots 54 has a width B_l and a length L l. The width B l of one of the slots 54 is slightly greater than the height H of the band 12 of the support member. The length L 1 of one of the slots 54 is at least as large as the width B of the band 12 of the support member 10. This can ensure that the band 12 can be inserted at least into one of the slots 54 of the tool 52. The further of the slots 54 is formed for the processing of the support member 10 with a further width and height of the belt 12. Particularly preferably, the width B l of one of the slots 54 is 0.65 mm or 0.85 mm. Preferably, the length L 1 of one of the slots 54 is 20 mm.

In Figures 12 to 14 further embodiments of the tool 52 for machining the support member 10 with the flat plate member 53 and slots 54, 55 are shown. The tool 52 of FIGS. 12 to 14 each has a grip 56 extending in a grip direction G. At least one of the slots 54 is parallel and / or at least one of the slots 55 is perpendicular to the grip direction G of the grip 56 arranged. Preferably, the width B l of the slots 55, which are arranged perpendicular to the grip direction G, 1.05 mm.

In a preferred embodiment (Figure 13), the tool 52 has two tool parts 58, 60. One of the tool parts 58 has the handle 56 and a bit holder 62. The other of the tool parts 60 comprises a bit member 64 which is inserted in the bit holder 62 and in the slot 54 is arranged. Preferably, the width B_l of one of the slots 54 is 0.65 mm or 0.85 mm. Particularly preferably, the length L 1 of one of the slots 54 is 20 mm.

In a preferred embodiment of the tool 52, as shown in Figures 15 and 15a, the slot 55 is variable, such that the width B l of the slot 55 can be changed. For this purpose, the tool 52 consists of two tool parts 58, 60. The one of the tool parts 58 has a first tooth-carrying element 66. The first tooth-carrying element 66 is preferably designed as a rack or as a worm shaft. The other of the tool parts 60 has a second tooth-carrying element 68. The second tooth-carrying element 68 is preferably formed as a gear (Figure 15) or as a worm wheel (Figure 15a). The first tooth-carrying member 66 and the second tooth-carrying member 68 are engaged with each other. One of the tool parts 58 can be displaced in the direction of grip G by means of the first tooth-carrying element 66 and the second tooth-carrying element 68 in relation to the other of the tool parts 60, so that the width B 1 of the slot 55 can be variably adjusted. One of the tool parts 58 is preferably lockable relative to the other of the tool parts 60. It can be processed with the tool 52 so support members 10 with different heights H of the belt 12. Preferably, the tool 52 is combined with at least one other tool.

For machining of the support member 10, the support member 10 is inserted into the slot 54 of the tool 52 of Figures 11 to 15, such that the transverse embossments 14 of the belt 12 are arranged parallel to the longitudinal side of the slot 54, 55. The tool 52 is rotated relative to the belt 12 such that a portion of the belt 12 is bent over a further portion of the belt 12 along one of the transverse embossments 14. If one section of the band 12 is to be separated from the other section of the band 12, then the tool 52 becomes relative to the tape 12 is rotated back and forth until one portion of the tape 12 from the other portion of the tape 12 dissolves.

In a preferred embodiment of the tool, as shown in Figure 16, the tool 52a has a first plate-shaped part 70, a second plate-shaped part 72 and a third plate-shaped part 74. The first plate-shaped part 70 and the second plate-shaped part 72 are parallel to each other arranged with a gap 78 at a distance B l to each other. The third plate-shaped part 74 is pivotally mounted on the second part 72 by means of a hinge 76. The distance B l of the two plate-shaped parts 70, 72 is at least the height H of the band 12 of the support member 10. Thus, the band 12 can be inserted into the gap 78 between the first plate-shaped part 70 and the second plate-shaped part 72. With the third plate-shaped part 74, a force can be exerted on the band 12, so that the band 12 can be bent in the region of one of the transverse embossings 14.

In a preferred embodiment of the tool, as shown in Figure 17, the tool 52b for machining the support member 10 has a fork-shaped member 80. The fork-shaped member 80 has a first part 82 and a second part 84. The first part 82 and the second Part 84 of the fork-shaped element 80 are arranged parallel to each other and have a gap 86 at a distance B l to each other, which is at least the height H of the band 12 of the support member 10. Thus, the band 12 can be inserted into the gap 86. The two parts 82, 84 of the fork-shaped element 80 each have a through recess 88, 90, which are arranged coaxially with each other. A pin 92 with a tip can be inserted or driven into the through recesses 88, 90 of the two parts 82, 84 of the fork-shaped element 80, so that the hole 22 or the hole recess 24 can be inserted into the band 12.

Claims

claims

A support member (10) comprising a belt (12) having a width (B) and a height (H) extending in a longitudinal direction (L), the width (B) being greater than the height (H), and transverse embossments (14) formed on the band (12) and arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction (L) substantially across the width (B) of the band (12), the transverse embossments (14) being of width (B) Bandes (12) have a variable depth (T).

Second support member (10) according to claim 1, wherein the transverse embossings (14) in a lateral edge region (16) of the band (12) are weaker pronounced than in a central region (18) of the band (12).

3. The support element (10) according to claim 1, wherein the transverse embossings (14) in a lateral edge region (16) of the band (12) are more pronounced than in a central region (18) of the band (12).

4. Holder element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the transverse embossings (14) over the width (B) of the band (12) are interrupted.

5. Retaining element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the transverse embossings (14) have a substantially U-shaped Querschnittsfoπn.

A support member (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the transverse embossments (14) have a substantially V-shaped cross-sectional shape such that the band (12) has a substantially sawtooth-like structure as viewed along the length of the band.

A support member (10) as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, comprising longitudinal imprints (20) formed on the band (12) arranged longitudinally (L).

8. holding element (10) according to claim 7, that the band (12) in areas where the longitudinal embossments (20) intersect with the transverse embossments (14), holes (22).

9. holding element (10) according to claim 7, that the band (12) in areas in which the longitudinal embossments (20) intersect with the transverse embossings (14), hole recesses (24).

A support member (10) according to any one of the preceding claims comprising a material which is a metal.

A support member (10) according to any one of the preceding claims comprising a material which is a plastic.

12. support member (10) according to claim 11, which consists of a plastic.

The support member (10) of claim 11 having a core portion (30) and an outer portion (32) at least partially surrounding the core portion (30), the outer portion (32) comprising the material being a plastic.

14. Holder element (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the band (12) has a Längenmaßskala (34).

A support assembly (50) comprising a support member (10) according to any preceding claim and a ring member (40), said support member (10) having a first band end (26) and a second band end (28), each U-shaped are formed, and the U-shaped first band end (26) and the U-shaped second band end (28) in each case with the ring member (40) are engaged.

16. tool (52) for machining a support element (10) according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the tool (52) has a slot (54, 55) having a width (B l) and a length (L l) and the width (B_l) of the slot (54, 55) is at least the height (H) of the band (12) of the support element (10), and the length (L l) of the contactor (54, 55) is at least the width (B) of the band (12) of the support member (10) such that the band (12) is insertable into the slot (54, 55), and the slot (54, 55) is formed such that the band (12) on one of the transverse embossings (14) is bendable.

17. Tool (52) according to claim 15, wherein the tool (52) as a plate member (53) is formed, in which the slot (54, 55) is arranged.

18. Tool (52) according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the width (B l) of the slot (54) is variably adjustable.

19. Tool (52) according to any one of claims 16 to 18, wherein the tool (52) is a hand tool.

The tool (52) of claim 19, wherein the tool has a handle (56) extending in a handle (G) and at least one of the slots (54) parallel and / or at least one of the slots (55) perpendicular to the handle (G) is arranged.

21. Tool (52) according to claim 18, wherein the tool (52) at least two tool parts (58, 60) is formed, and one of the tool parts (58) the handle (56) and a bit holder (62), and the other of the tool parts (60) comprises a bit member (64) in which the slot (54, 55) is arranged.

22. Tool (52) according to claim 20, wherein the tool (52) at least two tool parts (58, 60) is formed, and one of the tool parts (58) has the handle (56) with a recess, and the other of the Tool parts (60) has the slot (54, 55) and in the recess (57) of the handle (56) is arranged.

23. Tool (52) according to claim 20, wherein the tool (52) is formed of at least two tool parts (58, 60), and one of the tool parts (58) comprises a first tooth-carrying element (66), and the other of the tool parts (52). 60) has a second tooth-carrying element (68), and the second tooth-carrying element (68) and the first tooth-carrying element (66) are engaged with each other such that the width (B l) of the slot (55) is variably adjustable by means of the first tooth-carrying element (66) and the second tooth-carrying element (68).

24. Tool (52) according to claim 23, the second tooth-carrying element (68) is a worm wheel.

25. Tool (52) according to claim 23, the second tooth-carrying element (68) is a gear.

A tool (52a) for machining a support member (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the tool (52a) has first and second plate-shaped parts (70, 72) integral with a gap (78) in one Distance (B l) are arranged parallel to each other, wherein the distance (B l) of the two plate-shaped parts (70, 72) at least the height (H) of the band (12) of the support member (10), so that the band (12 ) is insertable into the gap (78), and the two plate-shaped parts (70, 72) are arranged and formed such that the band (12) in the region of one of the transverse embossings (14) is bendable.

27. Tool (52a) according to claim 26, wherein the tool (52 a) has a third plate-shaped part (74) which is pivotally mounted on one of the first and second parts (70, 72), and which is formed by means of a force can be exerted on the band (12) of the third plate-shaped part (74) such that the band (12) can be bent in the region of one of the transverse embossings (14).

A tool (52b) for machining a support member (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the tool (52b) comprises a forked member (80) and a pin (92) and the forked member (80) has a first one and a second part (82, 84), which are arranged with a gap (86) at a distance (B l) parallel to each other, wherein the distance (B l) of the two parts (82, 84) at least the height (H ) of the band (12) of the support member (10) so that the band (12) is insertable into the gap (86) and the two members (82, 84) each have a continuous recess (88, 90), and the through recesses (88, 90) are arranged coaxially and are designed such that the pin (92) in the through-recesses (88, 90) can be introduced, such that in the band (12) has a hole (22) or a hole recess (24) can be introduced

29. Tool (52a, 52b) according to any one of claims 26 to 28, wherein the tool (52a, 52b) is a hand tool.