EP2341188A2 - Adapter device - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (1) has a receiving, holding and/or supporting unit for an object e.g. holder, for attachment to a fixed element (10). A stable, rectangular base structure (41) comprises a counter-contour with an angle or a radius, where the counter-contour is adapted to a contour of the fixed element. A receiving, holding and/or supporting element e.g. wheel support, is arranged at a flat base surface (51) or a curved base surface. A strap system is connected to the base structure, where the strap system is used for fastening the device to the fixed element.

Description

The present invention relates to an adapter device with at least one receiving, holding and / or supporting device for an object for attachment to a fixed element.

In road traffic, changing situations often occur. This must be responded to quickly and flexibly by appropriate signage or the installation of warning devices. Such situations can be accidents, but also construction work, road damage or other accidents. The installation of such signage or warning devices on the one hand must go quickly, but on the other hand also be safe and strong, so that they do not move, for example by wind, from their position and even to become a danger. For the attachment of signs or warning devices, but also for receiving, holding and / or supporting other objects, the road accompanying installations offer, which repeat at regular intervals or the road seams in sections. Such installations are, for example, guardrails and boundary posts, street lighting devices, but also street trees. These are firmly anchored on the roadside and suitable, traffic signs, signaling devices, screens, tools and the like. take. There are already known various solutions.

This is how the document describes DE 92 16 724 U1 a mounting device for traffic signs, in particular guide posts. These are attached to crash barriers, which are anchored with profile beams in the ground, for which purpose a holder for inserting the traffic sign is arranged on the profile carriers. For this purpose, the holder has a mounting bracket, which is adapted with their dimensions to the cross section of the crosspiece of the profile carrier and can be pushed onto this. The ends of the mounting bracket engage around the outer edges of the crosspiece. A disadvantage of this solution is that it can only be used in conjunction with guardrails and beyond can only be used at the point where the guardrail is anchored by a post with the soil. Furthermore, there is no possibility to correct the inserted shield in its angular position. Instead, it takes exactly the angle that also has the mounting post of the guardrail.

The disadvantage of a dependence on the location of the guard rail posts solves the document DE 82 00 716 U1 , There, the holder for the shield to be attached is clamped to the upper edge of the guardrail. However, this in turn gives rise to the disadvantage that, as before, only one guardrail is in question for the use of the mount. Furthermore, such a clamping on the upper edge of the guardrail on a lower strength, since only the strength of the sheet used to make the guardrail is the decisive factor, which loads can be accommodated. A shield provides a large wind attack surface, allowing larger loads to be added to the attachment. In addition, the known device is not suitable for clamping on box-shaped profiles.

A proposal for solving the strength problem provides the document DE 66 04 153 U1 , There, a holder includes the guardrail U-shaped. At the ends of the two legs of the U is in each case an opening through which the post is inserted therethrough. Thus, at the same time the holder is held on the guardrail. In the guardrail completely comprehensive bracket so that larger loads that completely absorbs the guardrail, can be introduced. However, this solution also has the disadvantage that such a holder can only be used on a guard rail, but not on a guide post. Furthermore, no adjustability of the angle of the post is possible here. Rather, the position of the guardrail is crucial.

For the problem of adjustability offers the document DE 295 18 298 U1 a solution. Here, two brackets are used, each having an adjustability. One of the fortifications is attached to each of the lower and upper edges of the guardrail. The post of the guided through the brackets shield can then be adjusted by the adjustment of the two brackets and ultimately locked. However, it is also disadvantageous here that the mounting device is suitable exclusively for crash barriers. Furthermore, the adjustment of the angle of the shield is very expensive, since it must be adjusted to two fixtures.

The prior art does not provide brackets or adapters which are suitable for receiving, supporting or supporting objects such as supports, piles or posts of traffic signs, signaling devices, implements and the like. on a fixed element, such as crash barriers or perimeter posts, would be suitable and beyond would offer an adjustment.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a device of the above-mentioned type with universal attachment possibility of an object to a fixed element and at the same time to allow an angular adjustability of the object relative to the fixed element.

According to the invention, the object is achieved by an adapter device of the abovementioned type, wherein the adapter device has a stable basic construction which has a mating contour adapted or adaptable to a contour of the fixed element with at least one angle or radius and which spans at least one planar or curved base surface, on which at least one receiving, holding and / or supporting element is provided, and has a belt system connected to this basic construction for fastening the adapter device to the fixed element.

In this case, posts and piles of all types, in particular boundary posts on the roadside, but also crash barriers and trees can serve as fixed elements. The fixed elements must have sufficient stability in order to be able to safely carry both the adapter device and the object held, supported or supported by it. In this case, the fixed element has a contour to which the basic construction can be easily applied by its mating contour adapted thereto. The belt system of the adapter device is used for secure connection of the adapter device with the fixed element. Thus, the adapter device allows a particularly flexible, simple and secure way to attach an object to the fixed element. At the type and the expression of the fixed element only very small demands are made. For this purpose, posts with a round or angular cross-section come into question, but also horizontally extending elements such as crash barriers.

In an optional embodiment of the invention, the receiving, holding and / or supporting element has a receiving sleeve for receiving a supporting post, in particular for traffic signs, signs, visual protection devices, signaling devices or devices, which is tiltable on the base, creating a sharp tilt angle between the base and the longitudinal axis of the receiving sleeve is adjustable. By the receiving sleeve, the adapter device is particularly well suited to accommodate all objects that have a support post with a round cross-section. However, the tiltability of the receiving sleeve on the base is not mandatory and can also be omitted in other embodiments of the invention. Furthermore are also support post with other, for example rectangular, cross-sections suitable for receiving in the receiving sleeve. Because of the secure mounting option of the adapter device to fixed elements on the roadside, it is particularly suitable for the attachment of traffic signs, signs and signaling devices. In addition, privacy devices or devices can be included in the receiving sleeve of the adapter device and thus securely attached to the fixed element. It is particularly advantageous that a vertical alignment of the receiving sleeve is possible. Thus, deviations of the fixed element from the vertical or horizontal can be compensated and the vertical orientation of the support post secured.

It has proved to be particularly advantageous if the receiving sleeve is connected by at least one hinge with the basic construction and is held at this in an adjustable by at least one locking element position. In this way, the receiving sleeve can be very quickly and easily fixed in a desired, preferably vertical, position. The receiving sleeve is preferably connected at two points by hinges to the basic construction, wherein only the one point, the locking element, must be fixed. However, the receiving sleeve may also have a different mobility or be firmly and immovably connected to the basic construction.

It is particularly advantageous if the locking element engages in at least one slot of a slot element, which is connected by one of the hinges with the basic construction. Thus, a second fixed point of the receiving sleeve can be moved so far over the length of the slot until the receiving sleeve is in the desired position. By a clamping mechanism, the receiving sleeve can be fixed in this position. The solution is also very advantageous in an accident, in which the clamping mechanism unintentionally triggers. In that case, the receiving sleeve can not tip further than the slot allows. In the worst case, while it comes to an inclination of the post, but not to a complete tilting over the hinge. This ensures a high level of security of the fastening. However, a plurality of clamping elements can also be provided on the receiving sleeve. In addition, the receiving sleeve can also be connected to the basic construction without a hinge.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention has a receiving sleeve, which is pivotable about a plane perpendicular to the base axis of rotation in a pivot angle. The pivot angle is chosen so large that the adapter device can be adapted to any orientation of the fixed element. This makes it meaningless for the attachment of objects, whether the fixed element is aligned vertically, horizontally or in any intermediate position. The pivoting advantageously allows adaptation to any position of the fixed element and, moreover, adjustment of any orientation of the object on the adapter device. Thus, both a flexible use of the adapter device and a flexible positioning of the object is possible.

It has proved to be particularly favorable when a rotatable disc arranged parallel to the base surface is provided on the base surface on which the receiving sleeve is mounted. Through the disc, any pivot angle is adjustable because the disc can be rotated without limitation on the base. This gives a particularly high degree of flexibility in the adjustment of the swivel angle. Furthermore, the disc allows the attachment of the receiving sleeve with all additional elements, such as the tilting device. Thus, no compromises on the feasibility of the other functions must be taken when using the rotatable disc.

It is advantageous if a clamping mechanism is provided which holds the disc in the rotated position. As a result, the intended position of the disc can be fixed. The firm anchoring of the receiving sleeve is also possible as a pivoting in other ways than a rotatable disc.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the receiving sleeve is designed as a polygonal tube. As a result, a particularly advantageous adaptation in particular to round support posts is possible, which are held securely and reliably in the polygonal tube by line contact. The attachment of support posts with angular or oval cross-section is also possible.

According to a preferred variant of the device according to the invention, a pawl device is provided in the receiving sleeve. This allows a rotation of the support post in one direction, but blocks the rotation in the opposite direction. This is especially true for the use of privacy screens, barrier tapes or others to exciting objects of advantage. These can then be fixed to an adapter device and clamped by means of the pawl device (ratchet) on a further inventive adapter device.

A further favorable embodiment of the invention provides that a clamping element and an abutment are provided in the receiving sleeve, between which support posts with different diameters in the receiving sleeve are durable. As a result, the support post is held firmly in the receiving sleeve and can not slip out of this. The capture of the object can also be done in other ways than by clamping. Furthermore, so that a certain position of the support post can be set within the receiving sleeve. This applies, for example, in a list of a traffic sign whose height. Thus, the height can be adjusted arbitrarily by means of the clamping element without the sign having to get up with its support post on the floor.

In a particularly advantageous development of this aspect of the invention, the clamping element and / or the abutment has a contour adapted to the cross section of the post. This ensures a particularly secure attachment. The adaptation can also take place in such a way that, for example, a support post with a round cross section is introduced into a contour with an angular cross-section and there experiences a particularly secure attachment by the line contact that occurs. However, the contour may have other shapes, such as a radius. In addition, the surface of the contour can be structured so that there is an increased friction.

It is particularly advantageous if the receiving sleeve has a guided through its lateral surface thread into which a screw for fixing the object in the receiving sleeve can be screwed. The advantage here is especially the very simple and inexpensive solution when the screw presses directly on the support post and fixes it against the inner wall of the receiving sleeve. This variant is also particularly favorable in combination with a clamping element, which allows a secure attachment of the support post in the receiving sleeve and also avoids damage to the surface of the support post.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the basic construction of the adapter device is rigid or torsionally rigid and has a cross section with at least one rigid or variable contact angle or radius. The rigid or torsionally rigid basic construction stabilizes in a very advantageous manner the fixed element at the location of the force introduction, which is caused by the attached object. This distributes the force over a larger area and avoids local overloading of the fixed element. This is particularly important for fixed plastic elements, such as perimeter piles, but also for trees whose bark could be damaged by local overloads. The latter is avoided by the rigid or torsionally stiff basic construction. Characterized in that the basic construction has a cross section with at least one rigid or variable contact angle or radius, an optimal adaptation to the geometry of the cross section of the fixed element is possible. As a result, slippage of the adapter device is avoided on the fixed element and at the same time reduces the burden on the belt system. A rigid contact angle is suitable for both fixed elements with round and square cross-section. If the basic construction has a variable contact angle, the adaptation to different angled cross sections of the fixed element and furthermore different diameters is possible for a round cross section of the fixed element. If the basic construction has a cross section with an attachment radius, this results in an optimal adaptation to a fixed element with a round cross section, in particular if the attachment radius corresponds to the radius of the cross section of the fixed element. Thus, a particularly secure attachment of the adapter device to the fixed element is possible by the contact angle or radius.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the adapter device according to the invention, the basic construction of at least two each connected by a hinge construction elements is executed. Due to the hinges, an arbitrary anal angle can be set between the two construction elements. As a result, an optimal adaptation to the angle, which has the cross section of the fixed element, is advantageously carried out. Thus, the basic construction rests rigidly on the fixed element, and the adapter device is secured against displacement relative to the fixed element. In principle, however, more than two or only a single structural element can be used.

According to a preferred embodiment of the adapter device according to the invention, the belt system has at least one belt a belt holder to which one end of the belt is durable, and a belt tensioner with which the other end of the belt is tensionable. The belt is preferably connected to the basic construction and spans the fixed element, so that the basic construction of the adapter device is connected to the fixed element. A particularly secure attachment is possible with two straps.

The belt holder secures the connection between the basic construction of the adapter device and the belt in this embodiment. The other end of the belt is held in the belt tensioner, the belt length between belt holder and belt tensioner is variable. This makes it possible to adapt the belt system to different dimensions, in particular the diameter, of the fixed element. If the appropriate belt length is reached and the basic construction is used on the fixed element, the belt tensioner is used to tighten the at least one belt and thereby fix the basic construction to the fixed element. The belt tensioner allows the attachment of the adapter device to a quasi-continuous fixed element, such as a guardrail, or if for other reasons, an adapter device can not be pushed onto the fixed element, such as a tree. Preferably, the belt is already inserted in the belt tensioner. This has the advantage that the belt when using the adapter device according to the invention does not have to be laboriously threaded into the belt tensioner, which would be very difficult in the frequently offered rush and / or in low light. For example, the belt holder can be a hook in which the belt can be hung, for example, with the aid of a ring.

It is particularly favorable if the base area has more than one passage opening for each belt of the belt system. Several passage openings are particularly advantageous for adaptation to different dimensions of the fixed element. In particular, for adaptation to small diameters of the fixed element, such as thin tubes or posts, it is advantageous if the belt is not stretched obliquely from a far away from the fixed element through-opening, but has a further passage opening. The fixed element is then located between the contact angle or radius and the passage opening. Of particular advantage is the secure fixation with reduced load on the belt. Instead of passage openings also depressions in an outer edge of the basic construction can lead the belt or the belt be placed around a smooth outer edge.

Another aspect of the invention is an adapter device in which the receiving, holding and / or supporting element is a wheel holder. In a U-shaped wheel mount, an upright wheel can be received, held or supported, such as the front wheel of a bicycle. As a result, the adapter device can be used as a bicycle stand, which can be attached in a particularly advantageous manner flexibly to a fixed element, for example a guard rail along a road. It can also be secured against tilting any other suitable between the wheel support object.

According to a further option of the invention, the receiving, holding and / or supporting element is a hook element. This can then be used for example for receiving cables, pipes or hoses. For this purpose, the adapter device is attached to the hook element on at least one fixed element, which is located along the laying path of a pipe or cable. For this purpose, the Adpatervorrichtung is attached to the fixed element and inserted the cable or hose in the hook element and optionally attached there. Thereby, very advantageously, each fixed element can be used for the attachment of cables, hoses or pipes or similar objects, without having to make any changes. Furthermore, it is possible to choose a favorable height for the attachment, since the attachment of the adapter device allows a high flexibility in the place of attachment.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the adapter device, the receiving, holding and / or supporting element is a fastening ring. The fastening ring can be used in a very advantageous manner for fixing a band or rope, for example for tethering animals.

According to a further option of the present invention, the receiving, holding and / or supporting element of the adapter device according to the invention may comprise one or more tubes for flag or torch holder.

According to a favorable embodiment variant of the adapter device, its base has solar cells. The use of solar cells can generate electrical energy and ensure a self-sufficient function of, for example, signaling devices that are to be attached to a fixed element. This is also done in a particularly environmentally friendly and safe way, as no batteries need to be replaced and thus also a high reliability.

Figur 1

schematisch eine Seitenansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung mit rechtwinkliger Grundkonstruktion zeigt, die an einem fixen Element angeordnet ist;

Figur 2

schematisch eine Vorderansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung mit rechtwinkliger Grundkonstruktion, Aufnahmehülse und Gurtsystem zeigt, die an einem fixen Element mit dem Gurtsystem befestigt ist;

Figur 3

schematisch eine perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung mit rechtwinkliger Grundkonstruktion, mehreren Aufnahmehülsen und Gurtsystem zeigt, die an einem fixen Element mit dem Gurtsystem befestigt ist;

Figur 4

schematisch eine Schnittansicht einer Ausführungsform einer Aufnahmehülse einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung zeigt;

Figur 5

schematisch eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung mit gewölbter Grundkonstruktion zeigt;

Figur 6

schematisch eine Schnittansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung mit einer Grundkonstruktion mit mehreren Winkeln zeigt;

Figur 7

schematisch eine Seitenansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung mit faltbarer Grundkonstruktion im zusammengeklappten Zustand zeigt;

Figur 8

schematisch eine Schnittansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung mit einer faltbaren Grundkonstruktion zeigt;

Figur 9

schematisch eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung mit Radhalterung zeigt;

Figur 10

schematisch eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung mit Hakenelement zeigt;

Figur 11

schematisch eine perspektivische Ansicht von Masten mit erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtungen mit Hakenelementen zeigt;

Figur 12

schematisch eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Pfostens mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung mit Befestigungsring zeigt;

Figur 13

schematisch eine perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Adaptervorrichtung zur Fahnenhalterung zeigt; und

Figur 14a bis 14d

schematisch geschnittene Seitenansichten von Ausführungsformen von Adaptervorrichtungen an unterschiedlichen fixen Elementen darstellen.

Preferred embodiments of the invention, their structure, function and advantages are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures of the drawing, wherein

FIG. 1

schematically shows a side view of an embodiment of an adapter device according to the invention with a rectangular basic construction, which is arranged on a fixed element;

FIG. 2

schematically shows a front view of another embodiment of an adapter device according to the invention with a rectangular basic construction, receiving sleeve and belt system, which is fixed to a fixed element with the belt system;

FIG. 3

schematically shows a perspective view of another embodiment of an adapter device according to the invention with a rectangular basic construction, a plurality of receiving sleeves and belt system, which is fixed to a fixed element with the belt system;

FIG. 4

schematically shows a sectional view of an embodiment of a receiving sleeve of an adapter device according to the invention;

FIG. 5

schematically shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an adapter device according to the invention with a curved basic construction;

FIG. 6

schematically shows a sectional view of an embodiment of an adapter device according to the invention with a basic construction with multiple angles;

FIG. 7

schematically shows a side view of an embodiment of an adapter device according to the invention with foldable basic construction in the folded state;

FIG. 8

schematically shows a sectional view of another embodiment of an adapter device according to the invention with a foldable basic construction;

FIG. 9

schematically shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an adapter device with wheel mount according to the invention;

FIG. 10

schematically shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an adapter device according to the invention with hook element;

FIG. 11

schematically shows a perspective view of masts with adapter devices according to the invention with hook elements;

FIG. 12

schematically shows a perspective view of a post with an inventive adapter device with mounting ring;

FIG. 13

schematically shows a perspective view of another embodiment of an adapter device according to the invention for flag holder; and

FIGS. 14a to 14d

show schematically sectional side views of embodiments of adapter devices to different fixed elements.

Fig. 1 shows schematically an embodiment of an adapter device 1 according to the invention, which is arranged on a fixed element 10, which may be a guard rail, for example in the embodiment shown. The adapter device 1 has a rectangular basic construction 41 with a flat bottom surface 51 and a narrow contact surface with an outer edge 79 arranged at right angles over an abutment angle 64. In the embodiment shown, hinges 76, 77 are provided on the flat base 51 of the basic construction 41. On an upper hinge 76, an upper part of a receiving sleeve 11 acting here as a receiving, holding and / or supporting element is fastened pivotably via a holding element 60. At the lower hinge 77, a slot member 70 is pivotally mounted in the slot 69, a locking member 68 which is fixedly connected to a lower part of the receiving sleeve 11, is feasible. Due to the pivoting on the hinges 76, 77 and by the mobility of the locking member 68 in the slot 69 results in a pivoting of the receiving sleeve 11 according to the marked with A, A ' Arrows. In this case, the length of the oblong hole 69 determines the pivoting angle of the receiving sleeve 11 relative to the planar base 51 of the basic construction 41 of the adapter device 1.

In addition, a belt holder 62 is provided on the flat base 51 of the base structure 41, which is approximately hook-shaped in the illustration shown and in which a belt, for example, with a provided on the belt ring, can be hung to the adapter device 1, by means of Belt to be fixed to the fixed element 10.

In the interior of the receiving sleeve 11, a clamping element, not shown here, is preferably provided for clamping at least one object within the receiving sleeve 11. It is also advantageous if the receiving sleeve 11 is formed on one side in the form of an abutment or in its interior has an abutment in the direction of which the clamping element can be advanced within the receiving sleeve 11 until an object located within the receiving sleeve 11 is fixed. For example, the receiving sleeve 11 may have a contour adapted to the geometry of the respective object or a contour of the abutment adapted to the geometry of the object. The clamping element, for example, by an in Fig. 4 screw 71 shown to be moved in the direction of the abutment or be designed as a toggle clamp to allow a fixation of the object in the receiving sleeve 11.

Fig. 2 schematically shows a front view of another embodiment of an adapter device 1 'according to the invention. The adapter device 1 'from Fig. 2 is fastened to a fixed element 10, such as a guardrail, by means of a harness 61 having belting. In principle, the adapter device 1 'is made Fig. 2 similar to the adapter device 1 from Fig. 1 formed, so here like reference numerals designate the same or similar elements. Reference is made to the previous statements.

The straps 61 are, for example, by means of rings 65 on belt holders 62, which are provided on the flat base 51 of the base structure 41, mounted. Furthermore, the straps 61 are guided around the fixed element 10, wherein they lead at their respective other end of the belt by a respective belt tensioner 63, with the help of which the respective straps 61 can be clamped tightly around the fixed element 10 and which thus hold the basic structure 41 of the adapter device 1 'firmly on the fixed element 10.

The belt tensioners 63 are shown only rudimentary in the embodiments shown, as any belt tensioner 63 any clamping, clamping or other suitable fixing or fastening mechanisms can be used, the fixed connection of the adapter device 1 'to the respective fixed element 10 through the belt system enable. For example, the belt tensioners 63 may be conventional ratchets typically used with straps. Furthermore, so-called overcenter buckles can be used as a belt tensioner 63 application.

As well as in Fig. 1 , rejects the adapter device 1 ' Fig. 2 a provided on the base structure 41, serving as a receiving, holding and / or support member receiving sleeve 11 which is connected via corresponding hinges 76, 77 with the basic construction 41. In this case, the receiving sleeve 11 can be held by a locking element 68 in a pivoting position relative to the flat base 51 of the base structure 41 in order to be vertically aligned in relation to a floor, for example.

In addition, a screw 71 is provided on the receiving sleeve 11, with which a located within the receiving sleeve 11 clamping element can be moved to fix a introduced into the receiving sleeve 11 object therein.

Fig. 3 schematically shows a perspective view of another embodiment of an adapter device 2 according to the invention with a plurality of receiving sleeves as holding, holding and / or supporting elements 11, 12. As the embodiments of the Figures 1 and 2 For example, the adapter device 2 has an approximately right-angled base construction 41 with a mating contour, with the aid of which it can be applied to a contour of a fixed element 10, which in the exemplary embodiment shown is, for example, a guardrail.

One of the receiving sleeves 11 is mounted on a flat base 51 of the base structure 41 such that it is erected approximately vertically when mounted on the guardrail 10 adapter device 2, so that, for example, a support post can be held vertically by the receiving sleeve 11. The further receiving sleeve 12 is applied to a narrower contact surface 80 of the base structure 41, wherein the narrower Contact surface 80 typically rests on the narrow upper edge of the fixed element 10. The receiving sleeve 12 is aligned approximately at right angles relative to the receiving sleeve 11 so that they in the illustration of Fig. 3 approximately horizontally rests on the fixed element 10. The different orientations of the receiving sleeves 11, 12 have the advantage that, regardless of what the adapter device 2 is to be attached, one of the receiving sleeves 11, 12 is in any case able to hold a support post vertically.

The receiving sleeves 11, 12 are each hollow inside for receiving a support post or a similar element, wherein the respective introduced into the receiving sleeve 11, 12 object can be fixed by means of an externally rotatable adjusting screw 71 in its position in the receiving sleeve 11, 12.

The adapter device 2 from Fig. 3 is similar to the adapter device 1 'from Fig. 2 fastened to the fixed element 10 by means of a belt system. In each case, on both sides of the basic construction 41 is in each case a belt 61 starting from a hook-shaped belt holder 62 to which the respective belt 61 is held with a firmly attached to the belt 61 ring 65, around to a belt tensioner 63 around the fixed element 10 and around curious; excited. In addition, in the flat base 51 of the base structure 41 a plurality of spaced through openings 81 are provided for the straps 61, so that the straps 61 can be guided around less fixed elements 10 than the guard rail shown here firmly. For this purpose, the respective belt 61 is to be guided around the respective fixed element 10 and thereby to pull through one of the through-openings 81.

The adapter device 2 has on the fixed element 10 in addition to the angled support surface 80 to which the receiving sleeve 12 is provided, still lateral contact elements 82, which also serve a stable investment of the adapter device 2 on the fixed element 10. Between the angled contact surface 80 and the lateral abutment elements 82, a material recess 83 is provided in each case, via which in each case a belt 61 is fed to the respective belt tensioner 63.

Fig. 4 schematically shows a sectional view of an embodiment of a usable according to the invention receiving sleeve 11 with a movable clamping element 67. A support post 21 is held within the receiving sleeve 11. For this purpose, it is pressed against an abutment 73. The force required for this acts from the clamping element 67 on the support post 21. To protect the surface of the support post 21 and for its secure support within the receiving sleeve 11, a particularly advantageous contour 74 is formed on the clamping element 67. The clamping element 67 further has a thread into which the thread of a screw 71 engages. By turning the screw 71 in a circular recess 72, the clamping member 67 is moved back and forth within the receiving sleeve 11 to either provide space for the insertion of a support post 21 or to fix this within the receiving sleeve 11 and to press against the abutment 73 , The embodiment shown with the movable clamping element 67 serves primarily to ensure that in the receiving sleeve 11 support posts 21 can be securely held with different diameters.

Fig. 5 schematically shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an inventive adapter device 3 with arched basic construction 42. As a fixed element in this case a round post 33 is shown, on which the adapter device 3 is mounted. For a particularly secure hold of the adapter device 3 on the round post 33, the adapter device 3 is formed in such a way that it has an abutment radius 85 which corresponds approximately to the radius of the round post 33. For attachment of the adapter device 3 on the round post 33 serve two straps 61, which are attached to the adapter device 3, each with a belt holder 62 and a belt tensioner, not shown here. The domed base structure 42 also has a domed base 52.

Fig. 6 schematically shows a sectional view of an embodiment of an adapter device 4 according to the invention with acute-angled basic construction 43. The adapter device 4 is in this case attached to a boundary post 35 as a fixed element. The boundary pole 35 with its triangular cross-section has three acute angles. At one of these acute angle α, the abutment angle 64 adapts, which preferably has exactly this angle α. Thus, the adapter device 4 for attachment to a Begrenzungspfahl 35 has particular advantages in terms of stable attachment to the adapter devices, as shown in the FIGS. 1 to 3 are shown on.

The attachment of the adapter device 4 to the boundary pole 35 is effected by a belt 61, which is fastened by means of a belt holder 62 to the adapter device 4, the limiting pole 35 wraps around and in turn connected to the adapter device 4 with a belt tensioner 63, at the same time for tensioning the belt 61 serves. Furthermore, the adapter device 4 has a round receiving sleeve 13 into which an object for fixing can be introduced.

Fig. 7 schematically shows a side view of an embodiment of an adapter device 5 according to the invention with a foldable basic construction 44 in the folded state. Here, the flat base 51 of the foldable base structure 44 is connected via a hinge 66 with a second base 51 '. Through the hinge 66, both surfaces 51, 51 'can be folded tightly against one another, thereby allowing space-saving transport and space-saving storage. On the foldable basic construction 44, a receiving sleeve 12 is further arranged.

Fig. 8 schematically shows a sectional view of an embodiment of an inventive adapter device 5 with a foldable basic construction 44. The adapter device 5 is placed at an acute angle of a Begrenzungspfahls 35. The hinge 66 between the two flat base surfaces 51, an advantageous adaptation to an angle of the Begrenzungspfahls 35. The adapter device 5 is pressed by the belt 61 to the boundary post 35 and held securely on this. For this purpose, the belt 61 is connected to the belt holder 62 and the belt tensioner 63 with the adapter device 5. With the aid of the belt tensioner 63, the belt 61 is tensioned to the extent required for secure attachment of the adapter device 5 to the boundary post 35.

Fig. 9 schematically shows a perspective view of another embodiment of an inventive adapter device 6 with a wheel mount 14. The adapter device 6 is in the illustration of Fig. 9 attached to a guardrail 34 as a fixed element. Attached to the adapter device 6 is a wheel mount 14 that is configured to hold in it a wheel 24, such as the front wheel of a bicycle.

The wheel holder 14 is executed in an advantageous embodiment of the invention pivotable and lockable. This allows an adaptation to different angular positions of a fixed element. If, for example, the adapter device 6 is not to be attached to a guardrail, but to a mast, then the wheel mount 14 is to be pivoted by 90 ° and fixed in this position. Then, a holder of a wheel can be done when the adapter device 6 is attached to a mast.

Fig. 10 schematically shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an adapter device according to the invention 7 with a hook member 15. A flat base 51 receives as part of a rectangular base construction 41, the hook member 15 which is fixedly connected thereto. In an alternative embodiment, the hook element 15 is pivotally and fixably mounted on the flat base 51 so that it can be brought depending on the attachment of the adapter device 7 to a fixed element in the desired position and fixed there. The attachment of the adapter device 7 on the fixed element is carried by belts 61, which are fastened with belt holders 62 and not shown here belt tensioners on the rectangular base structure 41. Alternative embodiments see instead of the rectangular basic construction 41 a curved basic construction, as they are in Fig. 5 is shown, an acute-angled basic construction 43, as in Fig. 6 is shown, or a foldable basic construction 44, as shown in the FIGS. 7 and 8 is shown before. As a result, an optimal adaptation to the respectively provided fixed element can be achieved.

Fig. 11 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of masts 36 with adapter devices 7 with hook elements 15, as they are based on the embodiment in Fig. 10 are shown. In the illustrated application, a plurality of adapter devices 7 are mounted at the same height on masts 36. The hook elements 15 on the adapter devices 7 receive a cable 25. Instead of the cable 25 and hoses, pipes or other rope or band-shaped objects can be kept in the manner shown.

Fig. 12 schematically shows a perspective view of a post with an inventive adapter device 8 with a mounting ring 16. The mounting ring 16 can be used to attach various objects, as shown in the case of a dog leash 26. A further advantageous use of the fastening ring 16 is the connection of bicycles or the connection of horses. The adapter device 8, which has a flat base 51 for attachment of the mounting ring 16, is designed here as a rectangular base construction 41. Alternative embodiments provide a curved base structure 42, an acute-angled base structure 43 or a foldable basic construction 44 according to the preceding figures. The attachment of the adapter device 8 to a post 37 again takes place by means of a belt system with at least one belt and associated belt holders and belt tensioners.

Fig. 13 schematically shows a perspective view of a mast 36 with adapter device 9 with an adapter device 9 according to the invention with a flag holder 17. The adapter device 9 has a curved base construction 42 whose radius is adapted to the diameter of the mast 36 in such a way that the adapter device 9 optimally abuts the mast 36. By means of the belt construction, not shown, the adapter device 9 is firmly applied to the mast 36 and secured thereto. It is particularly advantageous if the adapter device 9 is mounted on masts of the street lighting at a corresponding height in order to be able to insert flags 27 into the flag holder 17 of the adapter device 9. Instead of the curved base construction 42 with a curved base 52, it is also possible to use a rectangular base construction or a foldable basic construction, which then have a flat base surface.

The Fig. 14a to 14d show schematically sectional side views of embodiments of adapter devices 1 on different fixed elements 34, 34 ', 36 and 37th

Fig. 14a shows the attachment of an adapter device 1 to a post 37, which has a small diameter. Therefore, a belt 61 is guided on both legs of the rectangular base structure 41 of the adapter device through passage openings 81 provided therein and tensioned with a belt tensioner 63.

Fig. 14b shows an adapter device 1, which is attached to a box-shaped guardrail 34 '. For this purpose, a belt 61 is performed through a passage opening 81 in the rectangular base construction 41 and tensioned with a belt tensioner 63.

Fig. 14c Due to the narrow design of the barrier 34, a passage opening 81 in the short leg of the rectangular base construction 41 has been used to the belt 61 in the lower part of the guardrail 34 completely to create this. If the belt 61 is now tensioned, for which purpose the belt tensioner 63 is used, the adapter device 1 is held firmly on the guardrail 34.

Fig. 14d shows an adapter device 1, which has a rectangular base construction 41 and is fastened by means of a belt system to a mast 36. In this case, the belt 61 is performed through passage openings 81 in the rectangular basic construction 41, to wrap around the mast 36 optimally and on the largest possible part of its circumference. If the belt 61 is tightened with the belt tensioner 63, optimum fastening of the adapter device 1 to the mast 36 is ensured.

In a further, not additionally illustrated embodiment of the adapter device according to the invention, this is designed so that the respective receiving, holding and / or support member is interchangeable with another, so with little effort a receiving sleeve, a ring, a hook, a holder for flags or etc., as described in the above embodiments, can be mounted on the adapter device, and thus, it is widely applicable.

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Adapter device (1, 1 ', 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) with at least one receiving, holding and / or supporting device for an object for attachment to a fixed element (10), characterized
in that the adapter device has a stable basic construction (41, 42, 43, 44) which has a mating contour with at least one angle or a radius adapted or adaptable to a contour of the fixed element (10, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37), and the at least one flat or curved base surface (51, 51 ', 52) spans, on which at least one receiving, holding and / or supporting element is provided, and with this basic construction (41, 42, 43, 44) connected belt system for an attachment of the adapter device (1, 1 ', 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) on the fixed element (10, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37). Adapter device according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving, holding and / or supporting element has a receiving sleeve (11, 12, 13) for receiving a supporting post (21), in particular for traffic signs, signs, visual protection devices, signaling devices or devices, which on the base surface (51, 51 ', 52) is tiltable, whereby an acute tilt angle between the base surface (51, 51', 52) and the longitudinal axis of the receiving sleeve (11, 12, 13) is adjustable. Adapter device according to claim 2, characterized in that the receiving sleeve (11, 12, 13) by at least one hinge (77) with the basic construction (41, 42, 43, 44) is connected and at this in a by at least one locking element (68 ) adjustable position. Adapter device according to claim 3, characterized in that the locking element (68) engages in at least one slot (69) of a slot element (70) connected by at least one of the hinges (77) with the basic construction (41, 42, 43, 44) is. Adapter device according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the receiving sleeve (11, 12, 13) about a perpendicular to the base surface (51, 51 ', 52) extending axis of rotation in a pivot angle is pivotable. Adapter device according to claim 5, characterized in that a rotatable disc arranged parallel to the base surface (51, 51 ', 52) is provided on the base surface (51, 51', 52) on which the receiving sleeve (11, 12, 13) is arranged. is appropriate. Adapter device according to claim 6, characterized in that a clamping mechanism (77) is provided which holds the disc in the rotated position. Adapter device according to one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that in the receiving sleeve (11, 12, 13) is provided a pawl device. Adapter device according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that in the receiving sleeve (11, 12, 13), a clamping element (67) and an abutment (73) are provided between which support posts (21) with different diameters in the receiving sleeve ( 11, 12, 13) are durable. Adapter device according to claim 9, characterized in that the clamping element (67) and / or the abutment (73) has a contour (74) adapted to the cross section of the support post (21). Adapter device according to one of claims 2 to 10, characterized in that the receiving sleeve (11, 12, 13) has a guided through its lateral surface thread (72) into which a screw (71) for fixing the object in the receiving sleeve (11, 12, 13) can be screwed. Adapter device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the basic construction (41, 42, 43, 44) is rigid or torsionally rigid and has a cross section with at least one rigid or variable abutment angle (64) or radius (65). Adapter device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the basic construction (44) is made of at least two structural elements connected by a respective hinge (66). Adapter device according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving, holding and / or supporting element is a wheel holder (14), a hook element (15) or a fastening ring (16) or comprises one or more tubes for flags or torch holding. Adapter device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base surface (51, 51 ', 52) has solar cells.

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