EP2516253B1 - Retaining device for a kite - Google Patents

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EP2516253B1
EP2516253B1 EP10800735.2A EP10800735A EP2516253B1 EP 2516253 B1 EP2516253 B1 EP 2516253B1 EP 10800735 A EP10800735 A EP 10800735A EP 2516253 B1 EP2516253 B1 EP 2516253B1
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  • the present invention relates to a holding device for a kite according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the EP 1 516 810 discloses a control system for a kite in which an emergency release mechanism is provided.
  • the emergency release mechanism includes a slider that locks a pivotable lever in a home position. By moving the slider along a guide element, the lever is released, so that the lever is pivoted and a lever held on the eyelet is pulled off the lever. Then, a separation between the guide member connected to a kite and a loop connected to the driver can be effected.
  • the kite can remain connected to the driver via a safety line, whereby the kite can be blown out like a flag by the separation of other lines from the driver and the traction force is abruptly reduced.
  • the holding device comprises an overload protection in order to interrupt the transmission of force between the line and the coupling element when a force between the line and the coupling element is exceeded.
  • This can be at least partially causes a separation between the driver and the kite at sudden tensile load, which can prevent serious accidents, especially by gusts of wind, because by decoupling at least a portion of the lines between the kite and the driver
  • the DE 102 58 637 which is considered to represent the closest prior art, discloses a sports device having a safety device by means of which a decoupling between a towing line and the user is made possible.
  • a handle can be moved in a direction of action of the tensile force to decouple the tensile force acting on the tug line.
  • the US 6,691,954 discloses a control system for a kite in which an emergency release mechanism is provided. About a pulling movement on a release pin, the loop can be opened for hanging a trapezoid, wherein the force for unlocking the emergency release mechanism is adjustable.
  • At least one safety line can remain connected to the driver even after the separation of the holding device, so that the kite is not lost.
  • the overload protection is preferably arranged on the slide and can release the lever when a load is exceeded so that it can pivot. By giving away the lever, an eyelet can then be withdrawn from the lever in order to effect a separation from the coupling element or an opening of the coupling element.
  • the overload protection on a blocking element which blocks a pivoting of the lever to a certain force.
  • the forces on the lever are significantly lower because of the translation of forces than on the coupling element to which the driver is mounted. Due to the arrangement of the blocking element on the lever, the material load on the overload protection is therefore reduced.
  • the blocking element arranged on the slide can have, in an advantageous embodiment, a locking lever which is biased by a spring into a position for locking the lever of the triggering mechanism.
  • a locking lever which is biased by a spring into a position for locking the lever of the triggering mechanism.
  • the lever can move the locking lever against the force of the spring in the opening direction, thereby causing an automatic opening of the trigger mechanism.
  • the locking lever can be integrated in the slide, so that there is a very compact design and the well-known for the driver functionality of the decoupling is maintained by moving the slider.
  • the locking lever is preferably rotatably mounted on or in the slide, wherein the storage of the locking lever is arranged largely protected to ensure reliability, in particular with regard to impurities.
  • the blocking element can be locked by a switching element.
  • the locking can be done for example by a pin, rotary switch or a clamp which fixes the blocking element in a predetermined position on the slider and blocks pivoting of the lever in the starting position of the slider by the blocking element.
  • the driver overrides the overload protection by moving the switching element, for example, because he is at a sufficient distance from the shore and now wants to perform jumps in which a force above the triggering force for the overload protection acts on the trigger mechanism.
  • the driver can thus decide whether to allow automatic unlocking via the overload protection, for example, when the kite is near the beach, or if the overload protection is locked to exercise the sport.
  • the force for triggering the overload protection is adjustable. This allows adaptation to the weight of the respective driver, in particular the overload protection is intended to prevent beginners being thrown into the air. As a result, the force for triggering the overload protection must be adapted to the respective weight of the driver.
  • an adjustable stop is provided in a preferred embodiment to adjust the starting position of the slider relative to the guide element. Because then an adjustment of the lever ratios of the lever and / or the locking lever can be made, which cause a lighter or heavier triggering of the overload protection.
  • the adjustable stop can be fixed to the slider and supported on the guide member or vice versa fixed to the guide member and supported on the slider. In any case, the starting position between the slider and the guide member is changed by the adjustable stop.
  • the adjustable stop may have a threaded bolt which is mounted in a threaded sleeve. Then can be adjusted by turning the threaded bolt an end stop on the threaded bolt.
  • the threaded bolt may alternatively be performed rotatably on the slider or on the guide member and be movable via a rotatably mounted nut or an adjusting screw.
  • the nut can be rotatably mounted on the slider or on the guide member but be fixed in the axial direction, for example in a corresponding receptacle or recess, wherein the side walls of the receptacle act as a stop.
  • the taps may have frontally a groove or a profiling, which ensures a non-rotatable mounting of the threaded bolt on the guide member in the starting position.
  • Other adjustment mechanisms can be used to adjust the release force of the overload protection. For example, on the slider an adjustable stop via a locking pin, a Unterlegelement or a wedge to be set in a predetermined position.
  • the lever may be rotatably mounted on the guide element.
  • a stable storage is ensured in particular when the guide element is made of a metal sheet or stainless steel.
  • the slider may have an opening through which the guide element is performed to ensure an accurate guidance of the slider.
  • a holding device 1 comprises a coupling element 2, also called chicken-loop, which can be connected to a hook of a trapezoid.
  • the coupling element 2 is formed as a loop, in which a harness hook can be hung and secured by a pipe section 3.
  • the coupling element 2 is arranged on a guide element 4 made of a metal sheet or stainless steel, on which a slider 5 is slidably mounted.
  • the guide element 4 is connected on the side facing away from the coupling element 2 via at least one line 6 or a rope, in particular the front lines, with a kite.
  • the coupling element 2 is articulated to the guide element 4 at one end via an axis 7.
  • an eyelet 11 is provided, into which a lever 10 engages.
  • the lever 10 is rotatably mounted about an axis 9 on the guide element 4.
  • the slider 5 is biased by a spring element 25 in an initial position in which the slider 5 is supported via a stop on a counter-stop on the guide member 4.
  • the spring element 25 is formed as an elastic rubber band, which is performed by an eyelet 24 adjacent to the coupling element 2 and is fixed on opposite sides of the slider 5, for example via terminals which are fixed to the side facing the leash 6 in the slide 5 ,
  • the slider 5 is preferably made of plastic and is formed from two shells which are held together via one or more fasteners. In the slider 5, a through hole is formed through which a web-shaped portion of the guide member 4 is performed. The slide 5 can be guided for smooth movement over sliding blocks on the guide element 4.
  • FIG. 2 the slider 5 is shown in the starting position, in which a tip 12 of the lever 10 is secured against pivoting.
  • a locking lever 13 is provided as a blocking element, which is arranged on the outer side of the lever 12 and prevents the lever 12 pivots to the outside.
  • the locking lever 13 is rotatably mounted about an axis 14 on the slide 5. Further, the locking lever 13 to the lever 12, ie clockwise in FIG. 2 , biased, for which a schematically illustrated spring 15 is provided.
  • the spring 15 abuts with one end 17 on an outer side of the locking lever 13 and is supported with an opposite end 16 on the slide 5.
  • the locking lever 13 is in the in FIG. 2 fixed position shown by a locking member 18 is displaced perpendicular to the direction of movement of the slider 5 and parallel to the axis of rotation 14.
  • a pivoting movement of the locking lever 13 is prevented, wherein the locking element 18 engages through the slider 5 and a locking of the locking lever 13 is effected by a sliding movement in a first direction, while by unlocking the locking element 18 in an opposite direction an unlocking Lock lever 13 is effected.
  • an adjustable stop in the form of a threaded bolt 20 is further provided, which is connected to a threaded portion in engagement with a screw thread of an aligned perpendicular to the threaded bolt 20 adjusting screw 21.
  • the Verstelfschraube 21 is rotatably mounted in a holder 26 but fixed in the axial direction, so that by rotating the adjusting screw 21, a movement of the threaded bolt 20 is effected in its axial direction.
  • the holder 26 is held between two housing halves 50 and 51 or only in a housing half 50 and 51 of the slide 5.
  • the threaded bolt 20 abuts with an end portion 22 on a contact surface 23 of the guide element 4.
  • At the end portion 22 may also be formed a groove into which engages a web with the contact surface 23 of the guide element 4, so that the threaded bolt 20 is arranged non-rotatably in the starting position.
  • a nut for example a knurled nut, may be mounted on the slider 5. By turning the nut is then achieved that the threaded bolt 20 is displaced relative to the mother and thus at the same time the starting position of the slider 5 is adjusted.
  • the slider 5 can be moved in a known manner according to the arrow 27 against the force of the spring element 25. If the slider 5 is in a position spaced from the starting position, the lever 10 is released by the outside of the lever 10 is no longer applied to the locking element 13. The lever 10 can then pivot due to the force on the coupling element 2 about the axis 9, so that the coupling element 2 is released from the harness hook. After actuation of the slider 5, this is moved back by the spring element 25 back to its original position.
  • the slider 5 is moved upwards and the lever 10 is threaded with the tip 12 through the eyelet 11. Subsequently, the lever 10 is pivoted back to the guide member 4 and the slider 5 is moved back to the starting position, so that the blocking element 13 is arranged on the outside of the lever 12.
  • the slider 5 is corresponding FIG. 4 formed from two housing halves 50 and 51, which are bolted together.
  • a Step 52 formed laterally on the housing parts 50 and 51, wherein an outer side of the blocking element 13 is arranged in alignment with an outer side of the housing parts 50 and 51.
  • the blocking element 13 is formed wider than a tip 12 of the lever 10, wherein a respective step 52 is formed on the housing halves 50 and 51 for this purpose.
  • the blocking element 13 on opposite sides on in each case one step 52 and is thereby pressed by the spring 15 against the steps 52.
  • the locking lever 13 acts as overload protection for decoupling the power transmission path.
  • the lever 10 pushes the locking lever 13 to the outside until the lever 10 can pivot freely and a withdrawal of the eyelet 11 is made possible by the lever 10.
  • the guide member 4 can be moved by the pulling force on the line 6 to the kite, which abruptly reduces the tensile forces through the kite.
  • the kite can remain connected to the driver via a safety line.
  • FIG. 5 a section through the locking element 18 is shown, which can lock the locking lever 13 to override the overload protection.
  • the locking element 18 is formed substantially C-shaped and extends through a central portion 30, the housing halves 50 and 51 of the slider 5.
  • On an upper leg 32 a locking pin 31 is formed, which is insertable into an opening 33 on the locking lever 13.
  • a lower leg 34 is guided in a receptacle on the lower housing half 51.
  • the locking member 18 can be moved by pressing in a lower position, so that the locking pin 31 secures the locking lever 13 against giving away. Then, even with a force by the lever 10 against the locking lever 13 on the overload of the locking lever 13 can not be pivoted.
  • the driver can press against the lower leg 34 of the locking element 18, so that the locking pin 31 is again moved out of the opening 33 on the locking lever 13.
  • FIG. 6 the forces and levers are shown in the holding device 1 according to the invention.
  • a tensile force F on the line 6 a corresponding opposing force G acts on the coupling element 2 through the trapezoidal hook 40.
  • the counterforce G introduces a torque M 1 onto the lever 10, which in magnitude is determined by the lever path L 1 between the axis of rotation 9 and the Engagement point of the eyelet 11 and the force acting on the lever 10 force F 1 , which corresponds to approximately half the weight G.
  • the torque M 1 on the lever 10 is transmitted to the locking lever 13, on which the torque M 3 acts.
  • the torque M 3 corresponds to the force at the tip 12 of the lever 10, which introduces the force on the locking lever 13 outwardly and the Hebellän.ge L 3, represented by the distance between the force introduction point by the tip 12 of the lever 10 and the rotational axis 14 of the locking lever 13 is determined. Is the torque by the lever 10 on the locking lever 13 so large that the bias of the spring 15 is no longer sufficient to hold the locking lever 13 in position, the locking lever 13 pivots outwardly and thus releases the lever 10, which is a Decoupling causes.
  • the starting position of the slider 5 can be changed.
  • the threaded bolt 20 is adjusted in the direction of movement of the slide 5 by turning the adjusting screw 21 so that the slide 5 is moved relative to the guide element 4.
  • a home position can be set, for example, a home position as shown in FIG FIG. 4 is drawn with the dashed line 14 ', which represents the displacement of the axis of rotation 14 of the locking lever 13.
  • FIG. 7 is one too FIG. 2 modified embodiment shown, wherein the same components are provided with the same reference numeral.
  • a clamp 60 is slidably held on the slider 5 '.
  • the bracket 60 is fixed in an upper position adjacent to a stop 62, for example via latching means. In this position, the overload protection is activated and the locking lever 13 can pivot freely outwards until the lever 10 is released.
  • the clip 60 is slid down to an opposing stop 61, the clip 60 blocks pivoting of the lock lever 13 outwardly so that the overload protector is locked. Also in this position, the bracket 60 may be locked.
  • the stopper 61 may also be formed at the lower end of the slider 5.
  • the clip 60 can also encompass the slider 5 as a circumferential loop.
  • a lever 10 is arranged on the guide element 4 only on one side, which is connected to an eyelet 11 of the coupling element 2. It is of course also possible to provide on opposite sides of the guide element 4 each have a pivotally mounted lever 10, so that both sides of the coupling element 2 are fixed with an eyelet 11 on a lever 10. Depending on which side a higher force acts, a release is caused by the overload protection. The arrangement of the two levers 10 can then take place symmetrically to a median plane.
  • a threaded bolt may be fixed to the guide member 4, which forms a stop for the slide 5.
  • a threaded bolt and a male pin can be provided, which are inserted into corresponding openings on the adjustable stop to set a starting position of the slider 5.
  • Other elements, such as adjustable spacers may be provided on the guide member 4 for adjusting the starting position.
  • Fig. 8 a further embodiment of a holding device is shown, wherein for the same components, the same reference numerals as in the previous embodiments are used.
  • a housing 70 is fixed, in which a spring 15 'is received.
  • the rotatably mounted on an axis 14 locking lever 13 has on the side facing away from the lever 10 a boom 13 ', which engages through a recess in the housing 70 and to which one end 17' of the spring 15 'is supported.
  • An opposite end 16 'of the spring 15' presses on a disc-shaped support 74 which bears against a threaded bolt 72.
  • the threaded bolt 72 is held in a threaded bore 71 on the housing 70 and has a head portion 73, for example, an Allen, which is rotatable about a tool to adjust the bias of the spring 15 '.
  • the spring 15 ' is designed as a helical spring and guided in the substantially cylindrical housing 70.
  • the lever 10 pivots in the clockwise direction and rotates the locking lever 13 counterclockwise, so that the arm 13 'compresses the spring 15'. Does the locking lever 13 in an angular position of about 20 ° to 35 ° from the starting position, the lever 10 is released and unlocked.
  • the pivotal movement of the locking lever 13 may be limited by a stop.
  • a viewing window with markings can be arranged on the housing 70 so that the position of the support 74 'or of the end 16' can be visibly adjusted from outside, wherein the markings can already indicate the weight of the driver.
  • the boom 13 ' is integrally formed with the locking lever 13, wherein to avoid contact with the guide member 4 of the boom 13' is bent out of the plane of the guide member 4, ie in FIG. 8 out of the drawing plane up or down.
  • the arm 13 'can also comprise two arms, with one arm protruding above and one arm below the guide element 4, so that two springs 15' can be acted upon, which are then arranged in a respective receptacle of the housing 70.
  • the two springs 15 'can then rest on the end 16' on a common support plate, which is adjustable to change the spring force. As a result, the necessary spring forces can be better distributed in a compact design.
  • the locking pin or locking switch can be displaced or rotated from the locked position into an unlocking position. In both positions, locking can take place.
  • the switching element can also be mounted on the housing 70.
  • the housing 70 may also be formed integrally with the slider 5 to reduce the number of components.
  • the coupling element 2 is formed as a loop, which is coupled directly to the guide element 4. It is of course also possible to couple the coupling element 2 via further connecting members with the guide element 4.
  • the trained as a loop Coupling element 2 initially be connected to a leash, which in turn is then connected via an eyelet or loop with the lever 10. Then, for example, the axis of rotation 9 of the lever 10 can be positioned on the guide member 4 at a different location to avoid an inclination of the guide member 4 at higher load.
  • an eyelet connected to the coupling element can be arranged approximately centrally on the guide element.
  • overload protection can also be formed separately from the slider 5, in particular, a separate overload protection can be used in the region of the line 6 or between coupling element 2 and the guide element 4, to effect a separation between the driver and kite at too high a tensile load.
  • the locking element 18 is formed with a pin 31 which fixes the locking lever 13 in a first position and releases it in a second position.
  • locking elements which engage in an opening on the locking lever 13 or abut on the outside thereof.
  • the bias of the spring 15 can be changed, for example, in which the storage of the end 16 of the spring 15 is adjusted to tension the spring or relax.
  • springs 15 of different strength and / or Hebel10 or locking lever 13 different length can be used to change the release force.

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The invention relates to a holding apparatus (1) for a kite comprising a coupling element (2) for connecting to a trapezoid and a triggering mechanism, which can be connected to a kite via at least one line (6), wherein the triggering mechanism has a slider (5), which can move along a guide element (4), wherein said slider is pre-clamped to a starting position by means of a spring element (25), wherein the slider (5) fixes a pivotably mounted lever (10) in a position when in the starting position and can be moved against the force of the spring element (25) out of the starting position in order to unlock the lever (10) and thus open the coupling element (2) and/or to separate the coupling element from the guide element (4). According to the invention, an overload protection (13) is additionally provided in order to interrupt the transmission of force between the line (6) and the coupling element (2) in the event a force between the at least one line (6) and the coupling element (2) is exceeded.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Halteeinrichtung für einen Kite nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The present invention relates to a holding device for a kite according to the preamble of claim 1.

Die EP 1 516 810 offenbart ein Steuersystem für einen Kite, bei dem ein Notlösemechanismus vorgesehen ist. Der Notlösemechanismus umfasst einen Schieber, der in einer Ausgangsposition einen verschwenkbaren Hebel verriegelt. Durch Verschieben des Schiebers entlang eines Führungselementes wird der Hebel freigegeben, so dass der Hebel verschwenkt und eine am Hebel gehaltene Öse von dem Hebel abgezogen wird. Dann kann somit eine Trennung zwischen dem Führungselement, welches mit einem Kite verbunden ist, und einer Schlaufe bewirkt werden, die mit dem Fahrer verbunden ist. Der Kite kann über eine Sicherheitsleine mit dem Fahrer verbunden bleiben, wobei durch die Trennung anderer Leinen vom Fahrer der Kite wie eine Fahne auswehen kann und die Zugkraft schlagartig reduziert wird.The EP 1 516 810 discloses a control system for a kite in which an emergency release mechanism is provided. The emergency release mechanism includes a slider that locks a pivotable lever in a home position. By moving the slider along a guide element, the lever is released, so that the lever is pivoted and a lever held on the eyelet is pulled off the lever. Then, a separation between the guide member connected to a kite and a loop connected to the driver can be effected. The kite can remain connected to the driver via a safety line, whereby the kite can be blown out like a flag by the separation of other lines from the driver and the traction force is abruptly reduced.

Das bekannte Steuersystem gemäß der EP 1 516 810 hat sich an sich bewährt und am Markt etabliert. Es ist allerdings notwendig, dass der Fahrer zur Entkopplung den Schieber manuell betätigt, was gerade in Gefahrensituationen an Land durch Windböen problematisch ist. Zudem sind Anfänger meist nicht in der Lage, in einer Gefahrensituation den Schieber schnell zu betätigen, um die Krafteinleitung durch den Kite zu trennen.The known control system according to the EP 1 516 810 has proven itself and established on the market. However, it is necessary for the driver to manually disengage the slide, which is problematic especially in dangerous situations on land due to wind gusts. In addition, beginners are usually not able to quickly operate the slider in a dangerous situation to separate the force transmission through the kite.

Es ist daher Aufgabe der vorliegende Erfindung, eine Halteeinrichtung für einen Kite zu schaffen, die eine größere Sicherheit für den Fahrer in Gefahrensituationen schafft und leicht zu betätigen ist.It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a holding device for a kite, which provides greater safety for the driver in dangerous situations and is easy to operate.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einer Halteeinrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1 gelöst.This object is achieved with a holding device with the features of claim 1.

Erfindungsgemäß umfasst die Halteeinrichtung einen Überlastschutz, um bei Überschreiten einer Kraft zwischen der Leine und dem Kopplungselement die Kraftübertragung zwischen der Leine und dem Kopplungselement zu unterbrechen. Dadurch kann bei plötzlich auftretender Zugbelastung zumindest teilweise eine Trennung zwischen dem Fahrer und dem Kite bewirkt werden, was schwerwiegende Unfälle, gerade durch Windböen, verhindern kann, denn durch die Entkopplung zumindest eines Teils der Leinen zwischen Kite und dem Fahrer wirdAccording to the invention, the holding device comprises an overload protection in order to interrupt the transmission of force between the line and the coupling element when a force between the line and the coupling element is exceeded. This can be at least partially causes a separation between the driver and the kite at sudden tensile load, which can prevent serious accidents, especially by gusts of wind, because by decoupling at least a portion of the lines between the kite and the driver

Die DE 102 58 637 , die als nächstliegender Stand der Technik angesehen wird, offenbart ein Sportgerät mit einer Sicherheitseinrichtung, mittels der eine Entkopplung zwischen einer Zugleine und dem Benutzer ermöglicht wird. Hierfür kann ein Haltegriff in einer Wirkrichtung der Zugkraft bewegt werden, um die auf die Zugleine wirkende Zugkraft zu entkoppeln.The DE 102 58 637 , which is considered to represent the closest prior art, discloses a sports device having a safety device by means of which a decoupling between a towing line and the user is made possible. For this purpose, a handle can be moved in a direction of action of the tensile force to decouple the tensile force acting on the tug line.

Die US 6,691,954 offenbart ein Steuersystem für einen Kite, bei dem ein Notlösemechanismus vorgesehen ist. Über eine Zugbewegung an einem Lösestift kann die Schlaufe zum Einhängen eines Trapezes geöffnet werden, wobei die Kraft zum Entriegeln des Notlösemechanismus verstellbar ist.The US 6,691,954 discloses a control system for a kite in which an emergency release mechanism is provided. About a pulling movement on a release pin, the loop can be opened for hanging a trapezoid, wherein the force for unlocking the emergency release mechanism is adjustable.

verhindert, dass der Fahrer gegen seinen Willen weggeschleudert wird und dadurch einer Verletzungsgefahr durch Strandbewuchs, Bebauung oder andere Gegenstände ausgesetzt ist. Mindestens eine Sicherheitsleine kann auch nach der Trennung der Halteeinrichtung mit dem Fahrer verbunden bleiben, damit der Kite nicht verloren geht.Prevents the driver from being thrown against his will and thus being exposed to the risk of injury from beach vegetation, buildings or other objects. At least one safety line can remain connected to the driver even after the separation of the holding device, so that the kite is not lost.

Für einen kompakten Aufbau der Halteeinrichtung ist der Überlastschutz vorzugsweise an dem Schieber angeordnet und kann bei Überschreiten einer Last den Hebel freigeben, damit dieser verschwenken kann. Durch Verschenken des Hebels kann dann eine Öse von dem Hebel abgezogen werden, um ein Trennen von dem Kopplungselement oder ein Öffnen des Kopplungselements zu bewirken.For a compact construction of the holding device, the overload protection is preferably arranged on the slide and can release the lever when a load is exceeded so that it can pivot. By giving away the lever, an eyelet can then be withdrawn from the lever in order to effect a separation from the coupling element or an opening of the coupling element.

Vorzugsweise weist der Überlastschutz ein Sperrelement auf, das ein Verschwenken des Hebels bis zu einer gewissen Kraft blockiert. Die Kräfte am Hebel sind wegen der Übersetzung der Kräfte deutlich geringer als an dem Kopplungselement, an dem der Fahrer eingehängt ist. Durch die Anordnung des Sperrelementes an dem Hebel wird daher die Materialbelastung an dem Überlastschutz vermindert.Preferably, the overload protection on a blocking element which blocks a pivoting of the lever to a certain force. The forces on the lever are significantly lower because of the translation of forces than on the coupling element to which the driver is mounted. Due to the arrangement of the blocking element on the lever, the material load on the overload protection is therefore reduced.

Das am Schieber angeordnete Sperrelement kann in einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung einen Sperrhebel aufweisen, der durch eine Feder in eine Position zur Verriegelung des Hebels des Auslösemechanismus vorgespannt ist. Wenn auf den Hebel durch eine hohe Zugkraft an dem Kopplungselement und dadurch ein hohes Drehmoment in Öffnungsrichtung wirkt, kann der Hebel den Sperrhebel gegen die Kraft der Feder in Öffnungsrichtung bewegen und dadurch eine automatische Öffnung des Auslösemechanismus bewirken. Der Sperrhebel kann dabei in den Schieber integriert sein, so dass sich ein sehr kompakter Aufbau ergibt und die für den Fahrer bekannte Funktionalität der Entkopplung durch Verschieben des Schiebers beibehalten wird. Der Sperrhebel ist vorzugsweise an oder in dem Schieber drehbar gelagert, wobei die Lagerung des Sperrhebels zur Gewährleistung der Funktionssicherheit weitgehend geschützt angeordnet ist, insbesondere im Hinblick auf Verunreinigungen.The blocking element arranged on the slide can have, in an advantageous embodiment, a locking lever which is biased by a spring into a position for locking the lever of the triggering mechanism. When acting on the lever by a high tensile force on the coupling element and thereby a high torque in the opening direction, the lever can move the locking lever against the force of the spring in the opening direction, thereby causing an automatic opening of the trigger mechanism. The locking lever can be integrated in the slide, so that there is a very compact design and the well-known for the driver functionality of the decoupling is maintained by moving the slider. The locking lever is preferably rotatably mounted on or in the slide, wherein the storage of the locking lever is arranged largely protected to ensure reliability, in particular with regard to impurities.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist das Sperrelement durch ein Schaltelement verriegelbar. Die Verriegelung kann beispielsweise durch einen Stift, Drehschalter oder eine Klammer erfolgen, die das Sperrelement in einer vorbestimmten Position an dem Schieber fixiert und ein Verschwenken des Hebels in der Ausgangsposition des Schiebers durch das Sperrelement blockiert.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the blocking element can be locked by a switching element. The locking can be done for example by a pin, rotary switch or a clamp which fixes the blocking element in a predetermined position on the slider and blocks pivoting of the lever in the starting position of the slider by the blocking element.

Dadurch ist gewährleistet, dass der Fahrer durch Bewegen des Schaltelementes den Überlastschutz außer Kraft setzt, beispielsweise weil er sich in ausreichender Entfernung vom Ufer befindet und nun Sprünge durchführen will, bei denen eine Kraft oberhalb der Auslösekraft für den Überlastschutz auf den Auslösemechanismus wirkt. Der Fahrer kann somit entscheiden, ob ein automatisches Entriegeln über den Überlastschutz zugelassen wird, beispielsweise wenn sich der Kite in der Nähe des Strandes befindet, oder ob der Überlastschutz zur Ausübung des Sports verriegelt wird.This ensures that the driver overrides the overload protection by moving the switching element, for example, because he is at a sufficient distance from the shore and now wants to perform jumps in which a force above the triggering force for the overload protection acts on the trigger mechanism. The driver can thus decide whether to allow automatic unlocking via the overload protection, for example, when the kite is near the beach, or if the overload protection is locked to exercise the sport.

Vorzugsweise ist die Kraft zum Auslösen des Überlastschutzes verstellbar. Dies ermöglicht eine Anpassung an das Gewicht des jeweiligen Fahrers, insbesondere soll der Überlastschutz verhindern, dass Anfänger in die Luft geschleudert werden. Dadurch muss die Kraft zum Auslösen des Überlastschutzes an das jeweilige Gewicht des Fahrers angepasst werden.Preferably, the force for triggering the overload protection is adjustable. This allows adaptation to the weight of the respective driver, in particular the overload protection is intended to prevent beginners being thrown into the air. As a result, the force for triggering the overload protection must be adapted to the respective weight of the driver.

Für die Einstellung des Überlastschutzes ist in einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ein verstellbarer Anschlag vorgesehen, um die Ausgangsposition des Schiebers relativ zu dem Führungselement einzustellen. Denn dann kann eine Verstellung der Hebelverhältnisse des Hebels und/oder des Sperrhebels vorgenommen werden, die ein leichteres oder schwereres Auslösen des Überlastschutzes bewirken. Der verstellbare Anschlag kann dabei an dem Schieber fixiert und an dem Führungsteil abgestützt sein oder umgekehrt an dem Führungsteil fixiert und an dem Schieber abgestützt sein. In jedem Fall wird die Ausgangsposition zwischen dem Schieber und dem Führungsteil durch den verstellbaren Anschlag verändert.For the adjustment of the overload protection, an adjustable stop is provided in a preferred embodiment to adjust the starting position of the slider relative to the guide element. Because then an adjustment of the lever ratios of the lever and / or the locking lever can be made, which cause a lighter or heavier triggering of the overload protection. The adjustable stop can be fixed to the slider and supported on the guide member or vice versa fixed to the guide member and supported on the slider. In any case, the starting position between the slider and the guide member is changed by the adjustable stop.

Der verstellbare Anschlag kann einen Gewindebolzen aufweisen, der in einer Gewindehülse gelagert ist. Dann kann durch Drehen des Gewindebolzens ein stirnseitiger Anschlag an dem Gewindebolzen verstellt werden. Der Gewindebolzen kann alternativ drehfest am Schieber oder am Führungsteil geführt sein und über eine drehbar gelagerte Mutter oder eine Verstellschraube bewegbar sein. Die Mutter kann dabei an dem Schieber oder am Führungsteil drehbar gelagert aber in axiale Richtung festgelegt sein, beispielsweise in einer entsprechenden Aufnahme oder Aussparung, wobei die Seitenwände der Aufnahme als Anschlag wirken. Der Gewindeboizen kann dabei stirnseitig eine Nut oder eine Profilierung aufweisen, die für eine drehfeste Lagerung des Gewindebolzens am Führungsteil in der Ausgangsposition sorgt. Auch andere Verstellmechanismen können eingesetzt werden, um die Auslösekraft des Überlastschutzes einzustellen. Beispielsweise kann am Schieber ein verstellbarerer Anschlag über einen Arretierstift, ein Unterlegelement oder einen Keil in einer vorbestimmten Position festgelegt werden.The adjustable stop may have a threaded bolt which is mounted in a threaded sleeve. Then can be adjusted by turning the threaded bolt an end stop on the threaded bolt. The threaded bolt may alternatively be performed rotatably on the slider or on the guide member and be movable via a rotatably mounted nut or an adjusting screw. The nut can be rotatably mounted on the slider or on the guide member but be fixed in the axial direction, for example in a corresponding receptacle or recess, wherein the side walls of the receptacle act as a stop. The taps may have frontally a groove or a profiling, which ensures a non-rotatable mounting of the threaded bolt on the guide member in the starting position. Other adjustment mechanisms can be used to adjust the release force of the overload protection. For example, on the slider an adjustable stop via a locking pin, a Unterlegelement or a wedge to be set in a predetermined position.

Für konstante Hebelverhältnisse kann der Hebel drehbar an dem Führungselement gelagert sein. Dabei ist eine stabile Lagerung insbesondere dann gewährleistet, wenn das Führungselement aus einem Metallblech oder Edelstahl hergestellt ist. Der Schieber kann dabei eine Öffnung aufweisen, durch die das Führungselement durchgeführt ist, um eine exakte Führung des Schiebers zu gewährleisten.For constant leverage ratios, the lever may be rotatably mounted on the guide element. In this case, a stable storage is ensured in particular when the guide element is made of a metal sheet or stainless steel. The slider may have an opening through which the guide element is performed to ensure an accurate guidance of the slider.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand mehrerer Ausführungsbeispiele mit Bezug au die beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine Seitenansicht eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels einer erfindungsgemäßen Halteeinrichtung;
Figur 2
eine vergrößerte Seitenansicht der Halteeinrichtung der Figur 1;
Figur 3
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie III-III in Figur 2;
Figur 4
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie IV-IV in Figur 2;
Figur 5
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie V-V in Figur 2;
Figur 6
eine Ansicht der Halteeinrichtung der Figur 1 mit eingezeichneten Hebelverhältnissen;
Figur 7
eine Ansicht eines zu Figur 2 modifizierten Ausführungsbeispiels;
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eine Ansicht eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to several embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
FIG. 1
a side view of a first embodiment of a holding device according to the invention;
FIG. 2
an enlarged side view of the holding device of FIG. 1 ;
FIG. 3
a sectional view taken along the line III-III in FIG. 2 ;
FIG. 4
a sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in FIG. 2 ;
FIG. 5
a sectional view taken along the line VV in FIG. 2 ;
FIG. 6
a view of the holding device of FIG. 1 with indicated leverage ratios;
FIG. 7
a view of one too FIG. 2 modified embodiment;
FIG. 8
a view of another embodiment.

Eine Halteeinrichtung 1 umfasst ein Kopplungselement 2, auch chicken-loop genannt, das mit einem Haken eines Trapezes verbindbar ist. Hierfür ist das Kopplungselement 2 als Schlaufe ausgebildet, in die ein Trapezhaken eingehängt und über einen Rohrabschnitt 3 gesichert werden kann. Das Kopplungselement 2 ist an einem Führungselement 4 aus einem Metallblech oder Edelstahl angeordnet, an dem ein Schieber 5 verschiebbar gelagert ist. Das Führungselement 4 ist auf der zum Kopplungselement 2 abgewandten Seite über mindestens eine Leine 6 bzw. ein Seil, insbesondere die Frontleinen, mit einem Kite verbunden.A holding device 1 comprises a coupling element 2, also called chicken-loop, which can be connected to a hook of a trapezoid. For this purpose, the coupling element 2 is formed as a loop, in which a harness hook can be hung and secured by a pipe section 3. The coupling element 2 is arranged on a guide element 4 made of a metal sheet or stainless steel, on which a slider 5 is slidably mounted. The guide element 4 is connected on the side facing away from the coupling element 2 via at least one line 6 or a rope, in particular the front lines, with a kite.

Das Kopplungselement 2 ist an einem Ende über eine Achse 7 gelenkig an dem Führungselement 4 gelagert. An dem gegenüberliegenden Ende des Kopplungselementes 2 ist eine Öse 11 vorgesehen, in die ein Hebel 10 eingreift. Der Hebel 10 ist um eine Achse 9 an dem Führungselement 4 drehbar gelagert.The coupling element 2 is articulated to the guide element 4 at one end via an axis 7. At the opposite end of the coupling element 2, an eyelet 11 is provided, into which a lever 10 engages. The lever 10 is rotatably mounted about an axis 9 on the guide element 4.

Der Schieber 5 ist über ein Federelement 25 in eine Ausgangsposition vorgespannt, in der der Schieber 5 über einen Anschlag an einem Gegenanschlag an dem Führungselement 4 abgestützt ist. Das Federelement 25 ist als elastisches Gummiband ausgebildet, das durch eine Öse 24 benachbart zu dem Kopplungselement 2 durchgeführt ist und an gegenüberliegenden Seiten an dem Schieber 5 festgelegt ist, beispielsweise über Klemmen, die an der zu der Leine 6 gewandten Seite im Schieber 5 fixiert sind.The slider 5 is biased by a spring element 25 in an initial position in which the slider 5 is supported via a stop on a counter-stop on the guide member 4. The spring element 25 is formed as an elastic rubber band, which is performed by an eyelet 24 adjacent to the coupling element 2 and is fixed on opposite sides of the slider 5, for example via terminals which are fixed to the side facing the leash 6 in the slide 5 ,

Der Schieber 5 besteht vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff und ist aus zwei Schalen gebildet, die über ein oder mehrere Befestigungsmittel aneinander gehalten sind. In dem Schieber 5 ist eine Durchgangsöffnung ausgebildet, durch die ein stegförmiger Abschnitt des Führungselementes 4 durchgeführt ist. Der Schieber 5 kann für ein leichtgängiges Bewegen über Gleitschuhe an dem Führungselement 4 geführt sein.The slider 5 is preferably made of plastic and is formed from two shells which are held together via one or more fasteners. In the slider 5, a through hole is formed through which a web-shaped portion of the guide member 4 is performed. The slide 5 can be guided for smooth movement over sliding blocks on the guide element 4.

In Figur 2 ist der Schieber 5 in der Ausgangsposition dargestellt, in der eine Spitze 12 des Hebels 10 gegen ein Verschwenken gesichert ist. Hierfür ist als Sperrelement ein Sperrhebel 13 vorgesehen, der an der Außenseite des Hebels 12 angeordnet ist und verhindert, dass der Hebel 12 nach außen verschwenkt. Der Sperrhebel 13 ist um eine Achse 14 drehbar an dem Schieber 5 gelagert. Ferner ist der Sperrhebel 13 zu dem Hebel 12, also im Uhrzeigersinn in Figur 2, vorgespannt, wofür eine schematisch dargestellte Feder 15 vorgesehen ist. Die Feder 15 liegt mit einem Ende 17 an einer Außenseite des Sperrhebels 13 an und ist mit einem gegenüberliegenden Ende 16 am Schieber 5 abgestützt.In FIG. 2 the slider 5 is shown in the starting position, in which a tip 12 of the lever 10 is secured against pivoting. For this purpose, a locking lever 13 is provided as a blocking element, which is arranged on the outer side of the lever 12 and prevents the lever 12 pivots to the outside. The locking lever 13 is rotatably mounted about an axis 14 on the slide 5. Further, the locking lever 13 to the lever 12, ie clockwise in FIG. 2 , biased, for which a schematically illustrated spring 15 is provided. The spring 15 abuts with one end 17 on an outer side of the locking lever 13 and is supported with an opposite end 16 on the slide 5.

Der Sperrhebel 13 ist dabei in der in Figur 2 gezeigten Position fixiert, indem ein Verriegelungselement 18 senkrecht zur Bewegungsrichtung des Schiebers 5 und parallel zur Drehachse 14 verschoben wird. Durch das Verriegelungselement 18 wird eine Schwenkbewegung des Sperrhebels 13 verhindert, wobei das Sperrelement 18 den Schieber 5 durchgreift und durch eine Schiebebewegung in eine erste Richtung eine Verriegelung des Sperrhebels 13 bewirkt wird, während durch ein Verschieben des Verriegelungselementes 18 in eine gegenüberliegende Richtung eine Entriegelung des Sperrhebels 13 bewirkt wird.The locking lever 13 is in the in FIG. 2 fixed position shown by a locking member 18 is displaced perpendicular to the direction of movement of the slider 5 and parallel to the axis of rotation 14. By the locking member 18, a pivoting movement of the locking lever 13 is prevented, wherein the locking element 18 engages through the slider 5 and a locking of the locking lever 13 is effected by a sliding movement in a first direction, while by unlocking the locking element 18 in an opposite direction an unlocking Lock lever 13 is effected.

An dem Schieber 5 ist ferner ein verstellbarer Anschlag in Form eines Gewindebolzens 20 vorgesehen, der mit einem Gewindeabschnitt in Eingriff mit einem Schraubengewinde einer senkrecht zu dem Gewindebolzen 20 ausgerichteten Verstellschraube 21 steht. Die Verstelfschraube 21 ist in einem Halter 26 drehbar gelagert aber in axiale Richtung fixiert, so dass durch Drehen der Verstellschraube 21 eine Bewegung des Gewindebolzens 20 in dessen axiale Richtung bewirkt wird. Der Halter 26 ist dabei zwischen zwei Gehäusehälften 50 und 51 oder nur in einer Gehäusehälfte 50 bzw. 51 des Schiebers 5 gehalten. Der Gewindebolzen 20 liegt mit einem Endabschnitt 22 an einer Anlagefläche 23 des Führungselementes 4 an.On the slider 5, an adjustable stop in the form of a threaded bolt 20 is further provided, which is connected to a threaded portion in engagement with a screw thread of an aligned perpendicular to the threaded bolt 20 adjusting screw 21. The Verstelfschraube 21 is rotatably mounted in a holder 26 but fixed in the axial direction, so that by rotating the adjusting screw 21, a movement of the threaded bolt 20 is effected in its axial direction. The holder 26 is held between two housing halves 50 and 51 or only in a housing half 50 and 51 of the slide 5. The threaded bolt 20 abuts with an end portion 22 on a contact surface 23 of the guide element 4.

An dem Endabschnitt 22 kann auch eine Nut ausgebildet sein, in die ein Steg mit der Anlagefläche 23 des Führungselementes 4 eingreift, so dass der Gewindebolzen 20 in der Ausgangsposition drehfest angeordnet ist. Dann kann statt der Verstellschraube 21 und dem Halter 26 ein Mutter, beispielsweise eine Rändelmutter an dem Schieber 5 montiert sein. Durch Drehen der Mutter wird dann erreicht, dass der Gewindebolzen 20 relativ zur Mutter verschoben wird und damit gleichzeitig die Ausgangsposition des Schiebers 5 verstellt wird.At the end portion 22 may also be formed a groove into which engages a web with the contact surface 23 of the guide element 4, so that the threaded bolt 20 is arranged non-rotatably in the starting position. Then, instead of the adjusting screw 21 and the holder 26, a nut, for example a knurled nut, may be mounted on the slider 5. By turning the nut is then achieved that the threaded bolt 20 is displaced relative to the mother and thus at the same time the starting position of the slider 5 is adjusted.

Für eine Entkopplung des Kraftübertragungsweges zwischen der Leine 6 und dem Kopplungselement 2 kann der Schieber 5 in bekannter Weise entsprechend dem Pfeil 27 gegen die Kraft des Federelementes 25 verschoben werden. Gelangt der Schieber 5 in eine Position beabstandet von der Ausgangsposition, wird der Hebel 10 freigegeben, indem die Außenseite des Hebels 10 nicht mehr an dem Sperrelement 13 anliegt. Der Hebel 10 kann dann aufgrund der Kraft an dem Kopplungselement 2 um die Achse 9 verschwenken, so dass das Kopplungselement 2 von dem Trapezhaken gelöst wird. Nach Betätigung des Schiebers 5 wird dieser durch das Federelement 25 wieder in Ausgangsposition zurückbewegt.For a decoupling of the power transmission path between the line 6 and the coupling element 2, the slider 5 can be moved in a known manner according to the arrow 27 against the force of the spring element 25. If the slider 5 is in a position spaced from the starting position, the lever 10 is released by the outside of the lever 10 is no longer applied to the locking element 13. The lever 10 can then pivot due to the force on the coupling element 2 about the axis 9, so that the coupling element 2 is released from the harness hook. After actuation of the slider 5, this is moved back by the spring element 25 back to its original position.

Um den Auslösemechanismus nach einer manuellen Auslösung wieder zusammenzusetzen, wird der Schieber 5 nach oben verschoben und der Hebel 10 mit der Spitze 12 durch die Öse 11 eingefädelt. Anschließend wird der Hebel 10 wieder zu dem Führungselement 4 verschwenkt und der Schieber 5 in die Ausgangsposition zurückbewegt, so dass das Sperrelement 13 an der Außenseite des Hebels 12 angeordnet ist.To reassemble the trigger mechanism after a manual release, the slider 5 is moved upwards and the lever 10 is threaded with the tip 12 through the eyelet 11. Subsequently, the lever 10 is pivoted back to the guide member 4 and the slider 5 is moved back to the starting position, so that the blocking element 13 is arranged on the outside of the lever 12.

Der Schieber 5 ist entsprechend Figur 4 aus zwei Gehäusehälften 50 und 51 gebildet, die miteinander verschraubt sind. Im Bereich des Sperrelementes 13 ist eine Stufe 52 seitlich an den Gehäuseteilen 50 und 51 ausgebildet, wobei eine Außenseite des Sperrelementes 13 fluchtend mit einer Außenseite der Gehäuseteile 50 und 51 angeordnet ist. Das Sperrelement 13 ist dabei breiter als eine Spitze 12 des Hebels 10 ausgebildet, wobei hierfür an den Gehäusehälften 50 und 51 jeweils eine Stufe 52 ausgebildet ist. Das Sperrelement 13 an gegenüberliegenden Seiten an jeweils einer Stufe 52 auf und wird dabei durch die Feder 15 gegen die Stufen 52 gedrückt.The slider 5 is corresponding FIG. 4 formed from two housing halves 50 and 51, which are bolted together. In the area of the blocking element 13 is a Step 52 formed laterally on the housing parts 50 and 51, wherein an outer side of the blocking element 13 is arranged in alignment with an outer side of the housing parts 50 and 51. The blocking element 13 is formed wider than a tip 12 of the lever 10, wherein a respective step 52 is formed on the housing halves 50 and 51 for this purpose. The blocking element 13 on opposite sides on in each case one step 52 and is thereby pressed by the spring 15 against the steps 52.

Falls eine zu hohe Zugkraft durch die Leine 6 auf das Kopplungselement 2 übertragen wird und dadurch die Gefahr besteht, dass der Fahrer unbeabsichtigt in die Luft geschleudert wird, wirkt der Sperrhebel 13 als Überlastschutz für eine Entkopplung des Kraftübertragungsweges. Bei einer Überlast drückt der Hebel 10 den Sperrhebel 13 nach außen, bis der Hebel 10 frei verschwenken kann und ein Abziehen der Öse 11von dem Hebel 10 ermöglicht wird. Dann kann das Führungselement 4 durch die Zugkraft an der Leine 6 zum Kite hinbewegt werden, was schlagartig die Zugkräfte durch den Kite verringert. Der Kite kann dabei über eine Sicherheitsleine mit dem Fahrer verbunden bleiben.If too high a tensile force is transmitted through the leash 6 on the coupling element 2 and thereby there is a risk that the driver is accidentally thrown into the air, the locking lever 13 acts as overload protection for decoupling the power transmission path. In an overload, the lever 10 pushes the locking lever 13 to the outside until the lever 10 can pivot freely and a withdrawal of the eyelet 11 is made possible by the lever 10. Then, the guide member 4 can be moved by the pulling force on the line 6 to the kite, which abruptly reduces the tensile forces through the kite. The kite can remain connected to the driver via a safety line.

In Figur 5 ist ein Schnitt durch das Verriegelungselement 18 dargestellt, das den Sperrhebel 13 verriegeln kann, um den Überlastschutz außer Kraft zu setzen. Das Verriegelungselement 18 ist im wesentlichen C-förmig ausgebildet und durchgreift mit einem Mittelabschnitt 30 die Gehäusehälften 50 und 51 des Schieber 5. An einem oberen Schenkel 32 ist ein Verrieglungsstift 31 ausgebildet, der in eine Öffnung 33 an dem Sperrhebel 13 einfügbar ist. Ein unterer Schenkel 34 ist in einer Aufnahme an der unteren Gehäusehälfte 51 geführt. Das Verriegelungselement 18 kann durch Drücken in eine untere Position bewegt werden, damit der Verriegelungsstift 31 den Sperrhebel 13 gegen ein Verschenken sichert. Dann kann auch bei einer Kraft durch den Hebel 10 gegen den Sperrhebel 13 über der Überlast der Sperrhebel 13 nicht verschwenkt werden. Um den Überlastschutz wieder zu aktivieren, kann der Fahrer gegen den unteren Schenkel 34 des Verriegelungselementes 18 drücken, damit der Verriegelungsstift 31 wieder aus der Öffnung 33 an dem Sperrhebel 13 bewegt wird.In FIG. 5 a section through the locking element 18 is shown, which can lock the locking lever 13 to override the overload protection. The locking element 18 is formed substantially C-shaped and extends through a central portion 30, the housing halves 50 and 51 of the slider 5. On an upper leg 32, a locking pin 31 is formed, which is insertable into an opening 33 on the locking lever 13. A lower leg 34 is guided in a receptacle on the lower housing half 51. The locking member 18 can be moved by pressing in a lower position, so that the locking pin 31 secures the locking lever 13 against giving away. Then, even with a force by the lever 10 against the locking lever 13 on the overload of the locking lever 13 can not be pivoted. To re-activate the overload protection, the driver can press against the lower leg 34 of the locking element 18, so that the locking pin 31 is again moved out of the opening 33 on the locking lever 13.

In Figur 6 sind die Kräfte- und Hebelverhältnisse bei der erfindungsgemäßen Halteeinrichtung 1 eingezeichnet. Bei einer Zugkraft F an der Leine 6 wirkt eine entsprechende Gegenkraft G durch den Trapezhaken 40 auf das Kopplungselement 2. Durch die Gegenkraft G wird auf den Hebel 10 ein Drehmoment M1 eingeleitet, das in der Größe durch den Hebelweg L1 zwischen der Drehachse 9 und dem Angriffspunkt der Öse 11 sowie der auf den Hebel 10 wirkenden Kraft F1 bemisst, die in etwa der halben Gewichtskraft G entspricht.In FIG. 6 the forces and levers are shown in the holding device 1 according to the invention. In the case of a tensile force F on the line 6, a corresponding opposing force G acts on the coupling element 2 through the trapezoidal hook 40. The counterforce G introduces a torque M 1 onto the lever 10, which in magnitude is determined by the lever path L 1 between the axis of rotation 9 and the Engagement point of the eyelet 11 and the force acting on the lever 10 force F 1 , which corresponds to approximately half the weight G.

Das Drehmoment M1 an dem Hebel 10 wird auf den Sperrhebel 13 übertragen, auf den das Drehmoment M3 wirkt. Das Drehmoment M3 entspricht der Kraft an der Spitze 12 des Hebels 10, die die Kraft auf den Sperrhebel 13 nach außen einleitet sowie der Hebellän.ge L3, die durch die Strecke zwischen dem Krafteinleitungspunkt durch die Spitze 12 des Hebels 10 sowie der Drehachse 14 des Sperrhebels 13 bestimmt ist. Ist das Drehmoment durch den Hebel 10 an dem Sperrhebel 13 so groß, dass die Vorspannung der Feder 15 nicht mehr ausreicht, um den Sperrhebel 13 in der Position zu halten, verschwenkt der Sperrhebel 13 nach außen und gibt somit den Hebel 10 frei, was eine Entkopplung bewirkt.The torque M 1 on the lever 10 is transmitted to the locking lever 13, on which the torque M 3 acts. The torque M 3 corresponds to the force at the tip 12 of the lever 10, which introduces the force on the locking lever 13 outwardly and the Hebellän.ge L 3, represented by the distance between the force introduction point by the tip 12 of the lever 10 and the rotational axis 14 of the locking lever 13 is determined. Is the torque by the lever 10 on the locking lever 13 so large that the bias of the spring 15 is no longer sufficient to hold the locking lever 13 in position, the locking lever 13 pivots outwardly and thus releases the lever 10, which is a Decoupling causes.

Um die Kraft zum Auslösen des Übertastschutzes zu verändern, kann die Ausgangsposition des Schiebers 5 verändert werden. Hierfür wird durch Drehen an der Verstellschraube 21 der Gewindebolzen 20 in Bewegungsrichtung des Schiebers 5 verstellt, so dass der Schieber 5 relativ zu dem Führungselement 4 bewegt wird. Dadurch kann eine Ausgangsposition eingestellt werden, beispielsweise eine Ausgangsposition, wie sie in Figur 4 mit der gestrichelten Linie 14' eingezeichnet ist, die die Verlagerung der Drehachse 14 des Sperrhebels 13 darstellt. Dann verändern sich die Hebelverhältnisse am Sperrhebel 13, da die Krafteinleitung an der Spitze 12 des Hebels 10 mit größerem Abstand L'3 zu der Drehachse 14' des Sperrhebels 13 erfolgt, so dass nur eine geringere Kraft notwendig ist, um den Sperrhebel 13 zu verschwenken. Der Sperrhebel 13 löst somit früher aus, wenn nur eine geringere Kraft F bzw. Gegenkraft G an der Halteeinrichtung 1 wirkt.In order to change the force for triggering the Übertastschutzes, the starting position of the slider 5 can be changed. For this purpose, the threaded bolt 20 is adjusted in the direction of movement of the slide 5 by turning the adjusting screw 21 so that the slide 5 is moved relative to the guide element 4. Thereby, a home position can be set, for example, a home position as shown in FIG FIG. 4 is drawn with the dashed line 14 ', which represents the displacement of the axis of rotation 14 of the locking lever 13. Then the lever ratios change on the locking lever 13, since the force is applied at the top 12 of the lever 10 at a greater distance L ' 3 to the rotation axis 14' of the locking lever 13, so that only a smaller force is necessary to pivot the locking lever 13 , The locking lever 13 thus triggers earlier, if only a lower force F or counter force G acts on the holding device 1.

In Figur 7 ist eine zu Figur 2 modifizierte Ausführungsform gezeigt, wobei die gleichen Bauteile mit demselben Bezugszeichen versehen sind. Statt dem Verriegelungselement 18, ist an dem Schieber 5' eine Klammer 60 verschiebbar gehalten. Die Klammer 60 ist in einer oberen Position benachbart zu einem Anschlag 62 fixiert, beispielsweise über Rastmittel. In dieser Position ist der Überlastschutz aktiviert und der Sperrhebel 13 kann frei nach außen verschwenken, bis der Hebel 10 freigegeben ist. Wird die Klammer 60 nach unten zu einem gegenüberliegenden Anschlag 61 verschoben, blockiert die Klammer 60 ein Verschwenken des Sperrhebels 13 nach außen, so dass der Überlastschutz verriegelt ist. Auch in dieser Position kann die Klammer 60 verrastet sein. Der Anschlag 61 kann auch am unteren Ende des Schiebers 5 ausgebildet sein. Die Klammer 60 kann natürlich auch als umlaufende Schlaufe den Schieber 5 umgreifen.In FIG. 7 is one too FIG. 2 modified embodiment shown, wherein the same components are provided with the same reference numeral. Instead of the locking element 18, a clamp 60 is slidably held on the slider 5 '. The bracket 60 is fixed in an upper position adjacent to a stop 62, for example via latching means. In this position, the overload protection is activated and the locking lever 13 can pivot freely outwards until the lever 10 is released. When the clip 60 is slid down to an opposing stop 61, the clip 60 blocks pivoting of the lock lever 13 outwardly so that the overload protector is locked. Also in this position, the bracket 60 may be locked. The stopper 61 may also be formed at the lower end of the slider 5. Of course, the clip 60 can also encompass the slider 5 as a circumferential loop.

In den gezeigten Ausführungsbeispielen ist an dem Führungselement 4 nur auf einer Seite ein Hebel 10 angeordnet, der mit einer Öse 11 des Kopplungselements 2 verbunden ist. Es ist natürlich auch möglich, an gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Führungselementes 4 jeweils einen schwenkbar gelagerten Hebel 10 vorzusehen, so dass beide Seiten des Kopplungselements 2 mit einer Öse 11 an einem Hebel 10 festgelegt sind. Je nachdem, auf welcher Seite eine höhere Kraft wirkt, wird eine Auslösung durch den Überlastschutz bewirkt. Die Anordnung der beiden Hebel 10 kann dann symmetrisch zu einer Mittelebene erfolgen.In the embodiments shown, a lever 10 is arranged on the guide element 4 only on one side, which is connected to an eyelet 11 of the coupling element 2. It is of course also possible to provide on opposite sides of the guide element 4 each have a pivotally mounted lever 10, so that both sides of the coupling element 2 are fixed with an eyelet 11 on a lever 10. Depending on which side a higher force acts, a release is caused by the overload protection. The arrangement of the two levers 10 can then take place symmetrically to a median plane.

Zum Verstellen der Ausgangsposition des Schiebers 5 relativ zu dem Führungselement 4 können auch andere Vefstellelemente vorgesehen sein, beispielsweise kann ein Gewindebolzen an dem Führungselement 4 festgelegt sein, der einen Anschlag für den Schieber 5 ausbildet. Statt einem Gewindebolzen kann auch ein einsteckbarer Stift vorgesehen sein, der in entsprechende Öffnungen an dem verstellbaren Anschlag eingesteckt werden, um eine Ausgangsposition des Schiebers 5 festzulegen. Auch andere Elemente, wie verstellbare Abstandshalter, können an dem Führungselement 4 zur Einstellung der Ausgangsposition vorgesehen sein.To adjust the starting position of the slider 5 relative to the guide member 4, other Vefstellelemente may be provided, for example, a threaded bolt may be fixed to the guide member 4, which forms a stop for the slide 5. Instead of a threaded bolt and a male pin can be provided, which are inserted into corresponding openings on the adjustable stop to set a starting position of the slider 5. Other elements, such as adjustable spacers may be provided on the guide member 4 for adjusting the starting position.

In Fig. 8 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform einer Halteeinrichtung gezeigt, wobei für dieselben Bauteile die gleichen Bezugszeichen wie in den vorangegangenen Ausführungsbeispielen verwendet werden.In Fig. 8 a further embodiment of a holding device is shown, wherein for the same components, the same reference numerals as in the previous embodiments are used.

An dem Schieber 5 ist ein Gehäuse 70 festgelegt, in dem eine Feder 15' aufgenommen ist. Der an einer Achse 14 drehbar gelagerte Sperrhebel 13 besitzt auf der zum Hebel 10 abgewandten Seite einen Ausleger 13', der durch eine Aussparung in das Gehäuse 70 eingreift und an dem ein Ende 17' der Feder 15' abgestützt ist. Ein gegenüberliegendes Ende 16' der Feder 15' drückt auf eine scheibenförmige Auflage 74, die an einem Gewindebolzen 72 anliegt. Der Gewindebolzen 72 ist in einer Gewindebohrung 71 an dem Gehäuse 70 gehalten und weist einen Kopfabschnitt 73 auf, beispielsweise einen Imbus, der über ein Werkzeug drehbar ist, um die Vorspannung der Feder 15' zu verstellen. Die Feder 15' ist dabei als Schraubenfeder ausgebildet und in dem im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Gehäuse 70 geführt.On the slider 5, a housing 70 is fixed, in which a spring 15 'is received. The rotatably mounted on an axis 14 locking lever 13 has on the side facing away from the lever 10 a boom 13 ', which engages through a recess in the housing 70 and to which one end 17' of the spring 15 'is supported. An opposite end 16 'of the spring 15' presses on a disc-shaped support 74 which bears against a threaded bolt 72. The threaded bolt 72 is held in a threaded bore 71 on the housing 70 and has a head portion 73, for example, an Allen, which is rotatable about a tool to adjust the bias of the spring 15 '. The spring 15 'is designed as a helical spring and guided in the substantially cylindrical housing 70.

Für die Auslösung des Kopplungselementes 2 bei einer Überlast, verschwenkt der Hebel 10 im Uhrzeigersinn und dreht dabei den Sperrhebel 13 gegen den Uhrzeigersinn, so dass der Ausleger 13' die Feder 15' zusammendrückt. Gelangt der Sperrhebel 13 in eine Winkelposition von etwa 20° bis 35° aus der Ausgangsposition, wird der Hebel 10 freigegeben und entriegelt. Die Schwenkbewegung des Sperrhebels 13 kann durch einen Anschlag begrenzt sein.For the release of the coupling element 2 in the event of an overload, the lever 10 pivots in the clockwise direction and rotates the locking lever 13 counterclockwise, so that the arm 13 'compresses the spring 15'. Does the locking lever 13 in an angular position of about 20 ° to 35 ° from the starting position, the lever 10 is released and unlocked. The pivotal movement of the locking lever 13 may be limited by a stop.

Um die Federkraft auf das Gewicht des jeweiligen Fahrers einstellen zu können, kann durch den Gewindebolzen 72 die Länge der auf Druck beanspruchten Feder 15' verändert werden. An dem Gehäuse 70 kann dabei ein Sichtfenster mit Markierungen angeordnet sein, damit von außen sichtbar die Position der Auflage 74' bzw. des Endes 16' verstellt werden kann, wobei die Markierungen schon das Gewicht des Fahrers anzeigen können. Dadurch kann auch bei einem Wechsel des Steuersystems an einen anderen Fahrer eine schnelle Anpassung der Auslösekraft für den Überlastschutz erfolgen.In order to adjust the spring force to the weight of the respective driver, can be changed by the threaded bolt 72, the length of the pressure-loaded spring 15 '. In this case, a viewing window with markings can be arranged on the housing 70 so that the position of the support 74 'or of the end 16' can be visibly adjusted from outside, wherein the markings can already indicate the weight of the driver. As a result, even with a change of the control system to another driver, a rapid adjustment of the tripping force for the overload protection.

Vorzugsweise ist der Ausleger 13' integral mit dem Sperrhebel 13 ausgebildet, wobei zur Vermeidung einer Berührung mit dem Führungselement 4 der Ausleger 13' aus der Ebene des Führungselementes 4 herausgebogen ist, also in Figur 8 aus der Zeichnungsebene nach oben oder unten heraus. Der Ausleger 13' kann auch zwei Arme umfassen, wobei ein Arm oberhalb und ein Arm unterhalb des Führungselementes 4 hervorsteht, so dass zwei Federn 15' beaufschlagt werden können, die dann in jeweils einer Aufnahme des Gehäuses 70 angeordnet sind. Die beiden Federn 15' können dann an dem Ende 16' auf einer gemeinsamen Auflageplatte aufliegen, die zur Änderung der Federkraft verstellbar ist. Dadurch können die notwendigen Federkräfte bei kompakter Bauweise besser verteilt werden.Preferably, the boom 13 'is integrally formed with the locking lever 13, wherein to avoid contact with the guide member 4 of the boom 13' is bent out of the plane of the guide member 4, ie in FIG. 8 out of the drawing plane up or down. The arm 13 'can also comprise two arms, with one arm protruding above and one arm below the guide element 4, so that two springs 15' can be acted upon, which are then arranged in a respective receptacle of the housing 70. The two springs 15 'can then rest on the end 16' on a common support plate, which is adjustable to change the spring force. As a result, the necessary spring forces can be better distributed in a compact design.

Um bei dem in Figur 8 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel eine Verriegelung des Sperrhebels 13 zu erreichen, kann ein Schaltelement in Form eines Sperrstift oder ein drehbarer Sperrschalter am Sperrhebel 13 oder am Ausleger 13' ein Verschwenken aus der Ausgangsposition verhindern. Der Sperrstift oder Sperrschalter kann dabei aus der Sperrposition in eine Entriegelungsposition verschiebbar oder verdrehbar sein. In beiden Positionen kann ein Verrasten erfolgen. Das Schaltelement kann dabei auch an dem Gehäuse 70 montiert sein.To be at the in FIG. 8 embodiment shown to achieve locking of the locking lever 13, a switching element in the form of a locking pin or a rotatable locking switch on the locking lever 13 or the boom 13 'prevent pivoting from the starting position. The locking pin or locking switch can be displaced or rotated from the locked position into an unlocking position. In both positions, locking can take place. The switching element can also be mounted on the housing 70.

Das Gehäuse 70 kann auch integral mit dem Schieber 5 ausgebildet sein, um die Anzahl der Bauteile zu verringern.The housing 70 may also be formed integrally with the slider 5 to reduce the number of components.

In den gezeigten Ausführungsbeispielen ist das Kopplungselement 2 als Schlaufe ausgebildet, das direkt mit dem Führungselement 4 gekoppelt ist. Es ist natürlich auch möglich, das Kopplungselement 2 über weitere Verbindungsglieder mit dem Führungselement 4 zu koppeln. Insbesondere kann das als Schlaufe ausgebildete Kopplungselement 2 zunächst mit einer Leine verbunden sein, die dann wiederum über eine Öse oder Schlaufe mit dem Hebel 10 verbunden ist. Dann kann beispielsweise die Drehachse 9 des Hebels 10 an dem Führungselement 4 auch an einer anderen Stelle positioniert werden, um eine Schrägstellung des Führungselementes 4 bei höherer Belastung zu vermeiden. Beispielsweise kann dann eine mit dem Kopplungselement verbundene Öse etwa mittig an dem Führungselement angeordnet sein.In the exemplary embodiments shown, the coupling element 2 is formed as a loop, which is coupled directly to the guide element 4. It is of course also possible to couple the coupling element 2 via further connecting members with the guide element 4. In particular, the trained as a loop Coupling element 2 initially be connected to a leash, which in turn is then connected via an eyelet or loop with the lever 10. Then, for example, the axis of rotation 9 of the lever 10 can be positioned on the guide member 4 at a different location to avoid an inclination of the guide member 4 at higher load. For example, then an eyelet connected to the coupling element can be arranged approximately centrally on the guide element.

Ferner kann der Überlastschutz auch getrennt von dem Schieber 5 ausgebildet sein, insbesondere kann im Bereich der Leine 6 oder zwischen Kopplungselement 2 und dem Führungselement 4 ein separater Überlastschutz eingesetzt werden, um bei einer zu großen Zugbelastung eine Trennung zwischen Fahrer und Kite zu bewirken.Furthermore, the overload protection can also be formed separately from the slider 5, in particular, a separate overload protection can be used in the region of the line 6 or between coupling element 2 and the guide element 4, to effect a separation between the driver and kite at too high a tensile load.

In dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist das Verriegelungselement 18 mit einem Stift 31 ausgebildet, das in einer ersten Position den Sperrhebel 13 fixiert und in einer zweiten Position freigibt. Es sind auch anders gestaltete Verriegelungselemente einsetzbar, die in eine Öffnung an dem Sperrhebel 13 eingreifen oder an dessen Außenseite anliegen.In the embodiment shown, the locking element 18 is formed with a pin 31 which fixes the locking lever 13 in a first position and releases it in a second position. There are also differently designed locking elements used, which engage in an opening on the locking lever 13 or abut on the outside thereof.

Zum Verstellen der Auslösekraft des Überlastschutzes kann zusätzlich oder alternativ die Vorspannung der Feder 15 verändert werden, beispielsweise in dem die Lagerung des Endes 16 der Feder 15 verstellt wird, um die Feder zu spannen oder zu entspannen. Ferner können zur Änderung der Auslösekraft natürlich Federn 15 unterschiedlicher Stärke und/oder Hebel10 bzw. Sperrhebel 13 unterschiedlicher Länge eingesetzt werden.To adjust the release force of the overload protection, in addition or alternatively, the bias of the spring 15 can be changed, for example, in which the storage of the end 16 of the spring 15 is adjusted to tension the spring or relax. Further, of course, springs 15 of different strength and / or Hebel10 or locking lever 13 different length can be used to change the release force.

Claims (15)

  1. Holding device (1) for a kite comprising a coupling element (2) for connecting to a harness and a triggering mechanism, which can be connected to a kite via at least one line (6), wherein the triggering mechanism comprises a slider (5), which can move along a guide element (4), wherein said slider is pre-tensioned to a starting position by means of a spring element (25), wherein the slider (5) fixes a pivotably mounted lever (10) in a position when in the initial position and can be moved against the force of the spring element (25) out of the initial position in order to unlock the lever (10) and thus open the coupling element (2) and/or to separate the coupling element from the guide element (4), characterized in that an overload protection (13) is provided in order to interrupt the transmission of force between the line (6) and the coupling element (2) in the event a force between the at least one line (6) and the coupling element (2) is exceeded.
  2. Holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that the overload protection (13) is arranged on the slide (5) and when a triggering force is exceeded a lever (12) is pivotable in the initial position of the slide (5).
  3. Holding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the overload protection comprises a locking element (13) which locks a pivoting of the lever (12) up to a certain release force.
  4. Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the locking element comprises a locking lever (13) which is biased by a spring (5) in a position for blocking the lever (12)
  5. Holding device according to claim 4, characterized in that the locking lever (13) is rotatably mounted on the slide (5).
  6. Holding device according to one of claims to 5, characterized in that the blocking element (13) is lockable by a switching element (18, 60).
  7. Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the force for triggering of the overload protection (13) is adjustable.
  8. Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that an adjustable stop (20) is provided to adjust the initial position of the slide (5) relative to the guide element (4).
  9. Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the adjustable stop (20) is fixed on the slider (5) and is supported on the guide member (4), or vice versa is fixed on the guide part (4) and is supported on the slide (5).
  10. Holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the adjustable stop (20) comprises a threaded bolt and is movable by an adjusting screw (21).
  11. Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the adjustable stop (20) comprises a bolt, which is rotatable fixed in the initial position on the guide member (4).
  12. Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the locking lever (13) comprises an arm (13') which acts on a spring (15').
  13. Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that an adjusting means (72) for adjusting the biasing force of spring (15, 15 ') acting on the locking lever (13) is provided.
  14. Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the lever (12) is rotatably mounted on the guide element (4).
  15. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide element (4) is made of stainless steel or a metal sheet, which passes through the slide (5).
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