EP3290621A1 - Holding device for extended objects such as drying racks for washing or screens - Google Patents

Abstract

Holding device for elongated objects (11), such as spin-drying or screens, the device comprising at least one support frame (1) having one or more holding openings (2) for receiving the elongated objects (11), and that the support frame (1) of Side walls (6) is limited, which at least partially fastening elements (5).

Description

The presentation of an assortment of clothes dryers or similar devices such as garden umbrellas in the salesrooms is difficult, because on the one hand limited space is available, on the other hand, the spin dryers in the folded state are relatively high with small footprint, and so they do not fall over a secure fixation need, on the other hand should also be easily taken from the end customer, if he has opted for a specific type and thus goes to checkout.

There are various solutions known that consist of more or less stable iron frame, usually in pallet size, with subjects in which the spin dryers can be made. Now these iron frames are quite heavy and expensive and also susceptible to corrosion if they are presented in whole or in part in the outdoor area. In terms of maximizing space, the presentation areas are increasingly awarded only for the season, so that especially in winter the rotary dryers are stored in the high zone, while the presentation stands no more space, and these are often destroyed in the satellite camp or seriously damaged. Even solutions that make these wooden frames cheaper available, are affected by this problem, so very often the trade in the spring season, the beginning of the sale period for rotary dryers, again new, expensive stand must be provided.

Another solution tries to solve the cost problem with appropriate boxes of corrugated cardboard, but because of the necessary subdivisions into various subjects to store the spin dryers stable, on the one hand consuming to manufacture, on the other hand when stored in the covered outdoor area very quickly by the moisture become unstable and must be replaced. Whether metal racks, wooden frames or carton boxes, they often have to be renewed with a high transport cost in order to present the presentation in a clean manner. In addition, the ever-worsening space optimization wishes a flexible size of the presentation stand to respond to different business and space sizes targeted, which is not possible with the now known, rigid presentation boxes. In addition, it is quite difficult for the end customer to remove from these boxes, the spin dryers, since the metal frame to protect against tipping over the spin crescents with partially waisted beams or chains, the cardboard boxes are backed by equally high subjects, from which the spin dryers laboriously lifted out Need to become.

• Dies wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch erreicht, dass die Vorrichtung zumindest ein Traggestell umfasst, welches ein oder mehrere Halteöffnungen zur Aufnahme der längsgestreckten Objekte aufweist, und dass das Traggestell von Seitenwänden begrenzt ist, welche zumindest teilweise Befestigungselemente aufweisen. Bevorzugt werden die Halteöffnungen durch Aufnahmerohre gebildet, in denen die Enden der längsgestreckten Objekte einsteckbar sind. Die Aufnahmerohre können ausgehend von einer Deckplatte des Traggestells und parallel zueinander ausgebildet sein.

With the present invention, both a flexible, but also optimized in terms of transport costs, presentation solution to be created, which is also still easy to pick for the end user:

• This is inventively achieved in that the device comprises at least one support frame, which has one or more holding openings for receiving the elongate objects, and that the support frame is bounded by side walls, which at least partially have fastening elements. Preferably, the holding openings are formed by receiving tubes, in which the ends of the elongated objects can be inserted. The receiving tubes may be formed starting from a cover plate of the support frame and parallel to each other.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the receiving tubes have a diameter which, starting from the cover plate to the other end, decreases, so that the receiving tubes are slightly conical.

The fastening elements are preferably formed by latching grooves and latching projections for latching with at least one further support frame.

Advantageously, the support frames may have outer dimensions which are integral parts of the dimensions of a transport pallet, and preferably have the outer dimensions of a quarter pallet. Preferably, the holding device made of recycled plastic.

In the trade is conveniently the smallest required presentation size the so-called Viertelpalette with the area dimensions 60 x 40 cm. Two such pallet parts side by side make up the half pallet of 80 x 60 cm and four pieces of this smallest presentation size result in the normal pallet size of 120 x 80 cm. These dimensions are common logistics sizes and therefore optimized for loading trucks, etc.

In the present case, it has proved to be advantageous if the support frames have dovetail-shaped formations on their side walls, which engage in corresponding dovetail-shaped cutouts on the opposite side surfaces of the further support frame. Thus, you can form three different presentation forms by simply plugging together the supporting frames in a modular manner. Thus, the individual support frames can be easily and inexpensively manufactured and transported, where on site for the display, the support frames can be connected to the desired size and arrangement.

If the receiving tubes are conically narrowed to the other end of the bottom, the elongated objects and spin dryers are securely fixed when plugged in, but for the end customer nevertheless an easy removal is possible. If recycled plastics are chosen as the material, this not only provides an ideal opportunity for shaping and mass production, but also provides the necessary elasticity of the receiving tubes and also provides the desired weather protection.

In an alternative embodiment, the cover plate may be formed as a bottom plate, so that the receiving tubes are arranged projecting upwards. The Pick-up tubes may have diameters that extend upwardly from the top plate so that the pick-up tubes are slightly conical. The serving as a bottom plate cover plate may have drainage holes, for example, to allow the outflow of rainwater.

The holding device according to the invention can be varied in many ways compared to the embodiment described below and illustrated with reference to the drawings. For example, the cover plate instead of a continuous plate may be formed from webs to save material and weight. The same applies to the side walls. The fastening elements may be designed differently than the illustrated dovetail joint. The connection can also be made by brackets or plug-in elements. If preferably the entire holding device or modular support frames are formed from a single plastic part, it may also be advantageous to assemble the supporting frames of individual elements, so that the supporting frames can also be assembled from plate-shaped components and tubes.

• Figur 1 zeigt die Aufsicht auf ein Traggestell.
• Figur 2 zeigt einen Schnitt nach der Linie A↓- A↓ in Figur 1; und
• Figur 3 zeigt eine alte Vorrichtung mit vier Traggestellen mit beispielsweise den Außenabmessungen einer Palette.
• Figuren 4 und 5 zeigen eine weitere Ausführung der Erfindung.

Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

• FIG. 1 shows the view of a support frame.
• FIG. 2 shows a section along the line A ↓ - A ↓ in FIG. 1 ; and
• FIG. 3 shows an old device with four support frames with, for example, the outer dimensions of a pallet.
• FIGS. 4 and 5 show a further embodiment of the invention.

The Fig. 1 shows in plan view of a support frame 1 with eleven holding openings 2, which represent the upper end of the receiving tubes 3 and through which the elongate object 11 can be inserted into the receiving tubes 3. The support frame 1 is closed at the top by the cover plate 4.

As fastening elements 5 6 locking grooves 7 and locking projections 8 are provided in the side walls. The longitudinal extent 9 is for example 60 cm and the width 10 is 40 cm. The fastening elements 5 are provided in this example on all side walls 6 of the support frame 1. It may also be sufficient to provide these fastening elements 5 in each case on only two right-angled abutting side walls 6 in order to show smooth surfaces to the outside.

Fig. 2 shows the section A ↓ -A ↓ in FIG. 1 , When using conical receiving tubes 3, d1 can be larger than d2. However, the narrower diameter d2 must be the elastic insertion of the elongated object 11, such. B. the foot of a rotary dryer, allow.

The Fig. 3 shows four support frames 1 according to the invention assembled to a holding device on a standard pallet with the size 120 x 80 cm. The pallet bears the reference numeral 12 and is shown in an idealized form with the same dimensions as the holding device.

The holding device can be provided with feet if it is to assume an elevated position.

The FIGS. 4 and 5 show an alternative embodiment, wherein the cover plate 4, however, is arranged below the floor, and the receiving tubes 3 protrude upwards. The receiving tubes 3 may be formed with upwardly widening diameters d1, d2, so slightly conical. In order to dissipate penetrated water, it is advantageous to provide the bottom plate serving as cover plate 4 with drain holes 13.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

supporting frame

2

holding opening

3

receiving pipes

4

cover plate

5

fasteners

6

side walls

7

locking grooves

8th

latching projections

9

longitudinal extension

10

width

11

Elongated objects

12

palette

13

drain hole

d1

diameter

d2

diameter

Claims (10)

Holding device for elongated objects (11), such as spin-drying or screens, characterized in that the device comprises at least one support frame (1) having one or more holding openings (2) for receiving the elongate objects (11), and that the support frame ( 1) of side walls (6) is limited, which at least partially fastening elements (5). Holding device according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding openings (2) by receiving tubes (3) are formed, in which the ends of the elongate objects (11) can be inserted. Holding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receiving tubes (3) starting from a cover plate (4) of the support frame (1) and are formed parallel to each other. Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the receiving tubes (3) have diameters (d1, d2), which decrease starting from the cover plate (4) downwards, so that the receiving tubes (3) are slightly conical. Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fastening elements (5) latching grooves (7) and latching projections (8) for latching with at least one further support frame (1). Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the supporting frames (1) outer dimensions (9, 10) which are integer parts of the dimensions (9, 10) of a transport pallet (12) and preferably the outer dimensions (9, 10 ) have a quarter pallet. Holding device according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the supporting frames (1) of the holding device consist of recycled plastic. Holding device according to one of claims 1 to 3 and 5 to 7, characterized in that the cover plate (4) is designed as a bottom plate, and that the receiving tubes (3) are arranged projecting upwards. Holding device according to claim 8, characterized in that the receiving tubes (3) have diameters (d1, d2) which extend upwards from the cover plate (4), so that the receiving tubes (3) are slightly conical. Holding device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that serving as a bottom plate cover plate (4) drainage holes (13).

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