EP3551895A2 - A hole cover - Google Patents

A hole cover

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EP3551895A2
EP3551895A2 EP17917683.9A EP17917683A EP3551895A2 EP 3551895 A2 EP3551895 A2 EP 3551895A2 EP 17917683 A EP17917683 A EP 17917683A EP 3551895 A2 EP3551895 A2 EP 3551895A2
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Prior art keywords
hole
hooks
cover
edges
stem
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French (fr)
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EP3551895A4 (en
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Bugra ALBAYRAK
Nejdet SEN
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Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B21/00—Means for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings
    • F16B21/06—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action
    • F16B21/08—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
    • F16B21/084—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part with a series of flexible ribs or fins extending laterally from the shank of the stud, pin or spigot, said ribs or fins deforming predominantly in a direction parallel to the direction of insertion of the shank
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PREPARATION OR TREATMENT THEREOF
    • A23L5/00—Preparation or treatment of foods or foodstuffs, in general; Food or foodstuffs obtained thereby; Materials therefor
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B21/00—Means for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings
    • F16B21/06—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action
    • F16B21/08—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
    • F16B21/086—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part the shank of the stud, pin or spigot having elevations, ribs, fins or prongs intended for deformation or tilting predominantly in a direction perpendicular to the direction of insertion

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to hole covers which enable the holes made for connection holes to be covered and have aesthetic appearance.
  • the holes and the connecting pieces that are generally used in connection of plastic surface components with each other or with another part negatively affect the appearance and aesthetic of the said part.
  • Various methods are used for covering these areas. One of these methods is to cover the hole with a cover.
  • the covers have a surface in the size of the hole, and have a surface such that it will be larger and cover the hole and hooks which enable it to hold onto the hole. These hooks enable the cover to be fixed in the hole by being stuck or expanding in the hole.
  • the said hooks can be deformed since they flex while entering and exiting the hole. They can break while being attached, and cause the cover to become unusable.
  • United States Patent document no US20130219798 an application known in the state of the art, discloses a plug for covering the holes. In order to easily remove the plug, the edges are removed by bending as in the figure, and the edges are released.
  • the Japanese patent document no JP2008224006 discloses a water-proof plug.
  • the plug has ends opening in both sides enabling the plug to remain attached.
  • the United States patent document no US8162166 an application in the state of the art, discloses a plug for covering the holes.
  • the objective of the present invention is to provide a hole cover which enables the holes made for connection holes to be covered and have aesthetic appearance.
  • Another objective of the present invention is to provide a hole cover design which is resistant against deformations occurring during attachment into the holes.
  • Figure 1 is the top view of the cover hole.
  • Figure 2 is the top view of the hole cover wherein the stem and the hooks are connected with single bridge.
  • Figure 3 is the cross-sectional view of the hole cover bridges wherein the stem and the hooks are connected with single bridge.
  • Figure 4 is the cross-sectional view of the hole cover bridges wherein the stem and the hooks are connected with two bridges.
  • Figure 5 is the top view of the hole cover wherein the hooks are connected with single bridge.
  • Figure 6 is the cross-sectional view of the hole cover bridges wherein the hooks are connected with single bridge.
  • Figure 7 is the cross-sectional view of the hole cover bridges wherein the hooks are connected with two bridge.
  • a hole cover (1) comprises
  • the deformation resistance and flexing ability of the hole cover (1) is improved.
  • a hook (4) design that does not break even in case of a plurality of attaching, nailing is provided.
  • the hooks (4) are connected to the stem (3) from a point close to their center via the bridges (5) allowing the movement of the hooks by flexing in order to increase the resistance of the hooks (4).
  • the said bridges (5) can be one or more than one for each one of the hooks (4).
  • the hooks (4) are connected to each other from a point close to their center via the bridges (5) allowing the movement of the hooks by flexing in order to increase the resistance of the hooks (4).
  • the said bridges (5) can be one or more than one for each hook (4) pair.

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  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Nutrition Science (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Food Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Polymers & Plastics (AREA)
  • Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)
  • Pressure Vessels And Lids Thereof (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
  • Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hole cover (1) comprising at least one cap (2) which is at least in size of the hole it is covering and fits into the inlet of the hole, at least one stem (3) which enters into the hole, is smaller than the size of the hole, and one end of which is connected to the cap (2), at least two hooks (4) which protrude towards the edges of the hole from the other end of the stem (3), which bend in a concave way first towards the outlet of the hole and then in a convex way towards the edges of the hole, and which have the width to apply pressure on the edges of the hole while they are in the hole.

Description

A HOLE COVER
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to hole covers which enable the holes made for connection holes to be covered and have aesthetic appearance.
Background of the Invention
The holes and the connecting pieces that are generally used in connection of plastic surface components with each other or with another part negatively affect the appearance and aesthetic of the said part. Various methods are used for covering these areas. One of these methods is to cover the hole with a cover.
The covers have a surface in the size of the hole, and have a surface such that it will be larger and cover the hole and hooks which enable it to hold onto the hole. These hooks enable the cover to be fixed in the hole by being stuck or expanding in the hole.
The said hooks can be deformed since they flex while entering and exiting the hole. They can break while being attached, and cause the cover to become unusable.
United States Patent document no US20130219798, an application known in the state of the art, discloses a plug for covering the holes. In order to easily remove the plug, the edges are removed by bending as in the figure, and the edges are released.
The Japanese patent document no JP2008224006, an application in the state of the art, discloses a water-proof plug. The plug has ends opening in both sides enabling the plug to remain attached. The United States patent document no US8162166, an application in the state of the art, discloses a plug for covering the holes.
Summary of the Invention
The objective of the present invention is to provide a hole cover which enables the holes made for connection holes to be covered and have aesthetic appearance.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide a hole cover design which is resistant against deformations occurring during attachment into the holes.
Detailed Description of the Invention
A hole cover developed to fulfill the objectives of the present application is illustrated in the accompanying figures, wherein Figure 1 is the top view of the cover hole.
Figure 2 is the top view of the hole cover wherein the stem and the hooks are connected with single bridge.
Figure 3 is the cross-sectional view of the hole cover bridges wherein the stem and the hooks are connected with single bridge.
Figure 4 is the cross-sectional view of the hole cover bridges wherein the stem and the hooks are connected with two bridges.
Figure 5 is the top view of the hole cover wherein the hooks are connected with single bridge.
Figure 6 is the cross-sectional view of the hole cover bridges wherein the hooks are connected with single bridge.
Figure 7 is the cross-sectional view of the hole cover bridges wherein the hooks are connected with two bridge.
The components shown in the figures are each given reference numbers as follows:
1. Hole cover 2. Cap
3. Stem
4. Hook
5. Bridge
A hole cover (1) comprises
- at least one cap (2) which is at least in size of the hole it is covering and fits into the inlet of the hole,
- at least one stem (3) which enters into the hole, is smaller than the size of the hole, and one end of which is connected to the cap (2),
- at least two hooks (4) which protrude towards the edges of the hole from the other end of the stem (3), which bend in a concave way first towards the outlet of the hole and then in a convex way towards the edges of the hole, and which have the width to apply pressure on the edges of the hole while they are in the hole.
By means of the corrugated hook structure, the deformation resistance and flexing ability of the hole cover (1) is improved. By this means, a hook (4) design that does not break even in case of a plurality of attaching, nailing is provided.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the hooks (4) are connected to the stem (3) from a point close to their center via the bridges (5) allowing the movement of the hooks by flexing in order to increase the resistance of the hooks (4). The said bridges (5) can be one or more than one for each one of the hooks (4).
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the hooks (4) are connected to each other from a point close to their center via the bridges (5) allowing the movement of the hooks by flexing in order to increase the resistance of the hooks (4). The said bridges (5) can be one or more than one for each hook (4) pair.

Claims

A hole cover (1) comprising
- at least one cap (2) which is at least in size of the hole it is covering and fits into the inlet of the hole,
- at least one stem (3) which enters into the hole, is smaller than the size of the hole, and one end of which is connected to the cap (2), and characterized by
- at least two hooks (4) which protrude towards the edges of the hole from the other end of the stem (3), which bend in a concave way first towards the outlet of the hole and then in a convex way towards the edges of the hole, and which have the width to apply pressure on the edges of the hole while they are in the hole.
A hole cover (1) according to claim 1, characterized by at least one bridge (5) which connect the hooks (4) to the stem (3) from one point, and allows the movement of the hooks by flexing.
A hole cover (1) according to claim 1, characterized by at least one bridge (5) which connect the hooks (4) to each other from one point, and allows the movement of the hooks by flexing.
EP17917683.9A 2016-12-06 2017-11-29 A hole cover Withdrawn EP3551895A4 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
TR2016/17925A TR201617925A2 (en) 2016-12-06 2016-12-06 HOLE COVER
PCT/TR2017/050607 WO2019013725A2 (en) 2016-12-06 2017-11-29 A hole cover

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EP3551895A2 true EP3551895A2 (en) 2019-10-16
EP3551895A4 EP3551895A4 (en) 2020-07-08

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