ES2291100A1 - Fastening for accessories connected to a fencing or railing post comprises collar with lugs and stepped section - Google Patents

Abstract

The fastening consists of a collar (1) with two lugs (2) made with holes (5) for fixings, and a stepped section (4) that allows a similar but opposite collar to be fitted adjacent to it so that both pairs of lugs are on the same level. A variant of the design has a thicker collar and lugs for joining horizontal rails to a post.

Description

Accessory coupling device to a closing post.

Object of the invention

The present invention is applied in the conformation of enclosures and, specifically, in the field of application to poles adapted to be able to attach such accessories such as wire tensioners, tornapuntas, etc.

An object of the invention is to minimize the use of accessories in the assembly of the enclosure that try.

It is also the object of the invention to allow a Quick and intuitive assembly of any type of enclosure: meshes electrowelded, decorative or not; bars modules, for swimming pools or industrial enclosures; enclosures based on lattices by simple twisting; welded panels, flat or with reinforcement folds; modules constituted from panels, with or without reinforcement folds and trim on constructed racks With profiles

Finally, the invention described also It aims to allow the coupling of own accessories of the enclosure at any angle, both in starting posts as corner and intermediate, just make a simple turn with respect to the post in the installation of the coupling device which is proposed here.

Background of the invention

For the establishment of enclosures, they are known tubes or standard posts, of circular section; So such as those that in their tubular configuration have a part that protrudes from the main body and extends along the same, constituting a profile to which several can be coupled accessory elements with which the enclosure is constructed.

Some examples of accessory elements attachable to a post of the last characteristics indicated, it is say, with a cross section that has an overhanging part configured essentially in the form of "T", are those that described in Utility Model ES 02151387 U and in the Patent Spanish ES 2151387.

In order to establish any kind of enclosure, by bars, bars, fenced or similar, is desirable have the same type of element that supports the accessories of coupling appropriate to each case, both applicable for posts enclosure of the type mentioned above as to the tubes standard.

Description of the invention

The present invention comes to solve the problematic previously exposed, in each of the aspects indicated, constituting a simple coupling device configuration, which allows easy and immediate assembly of accessories to any enclosure post, also reducing the number of necessary accessory elements and increasing the possibilities of use against the background.

In particular, the coupling device of accessories to a closing post proposed here includes at least one clamp with two closing tabs on its free ends, which stand out from one part main of the clamp, which is its part open and slide by the post. The main part is adapted in shape and dimensions to allow its sliding through the closing post until the adequate height in each case. The enclosure post to which it is Applicable such clamp can be a center post or wild boar, or corner or square, with the configuration standard of the typical tubular pole or with a coupling profile protruding from the tube body specially designed to add other accessories, thus allowing wide applicability from the device to all kinds of known closing posts.

Clamp closure tabs they present a step by which each flange of the end to the main part of the clamp. Additionally, each closure tab has a hole adapted to receive some conventional joining means and allow the coupling of appropriate accessories for the conformation of the enclosure.

Depending on the type of enclosure that is require implantation, the proposed clamp can be used alone, subject to the closing post simply by the pressure it exerts the main part around the tubular body of the pole to apply the joining means on the flanges of its ends; but also, to the clamp of the coupling device can adding an accessory element also attached to said tabs of closing.

The accessory elements are fixed or attached to two flanges of the clamp by means of screw and nut, although logically, other joining means can also be contemplated.

In the case of enclosures constituted based of lattices or meshes, such as welded or knotted meshes or simple twist, the applicable accessories are selected between tornapuntas and wire tensioners. The tornapuntas can be placed at the right angulation, as applied on a pole boot, intermediate or corner, matching the existing hole in the head of the tornapuntas with the hole of The tabs provided on the clamp. Simply turning bliss clamp with respect to the closing post, the operator also choose the convenient position of the tornapuntas or the tensioner that holds the tension wire, usually required in posts of start and at one of the center and square posts posts simple torsion lattices. In the same starting post you can Use as many clamps as accessories are needed.

Another option is to use two identical clamps. superimposed and aligned, attached to the corner posts or intermediate, both for mesh enclosures and when the enclosure is made based on modules of bars, especially of application for the protection of swimming pools but also in industrial enclosures, as well as when the modules of the enclosure are formed by framed wire panels between bars constituting a frame of tubular profiles. To do this, the operator can put in the appropriate post, a corner post or intermediate one, a clamp on top of another, of so that the first step is placed in an inverted position with respect to the second clamp, with the possibility of being able to turn one respect to the other to give the orientation that suits the bars of the enclosure. The respective step of each clamp is thus coupled to the main part of the clamp contiguous

More specifically, for such enclosures of bars, an element is provided in the coupling device attachment attachable to the clamp, configured as a tubular structure or bushing for connection with the bar horizontal included in each enclosure module. This union bushing comprises an open tubular part with a emptying or a mouth, formally and dimensionally adapted to the horizontal bar section to be coupled by machi-female to said bar. So for enclosures of protective pool bars, which usually present an essentially cylindrical section, the mouth of the union bushing is configured accordingly. Likewise, for industrial enclosures or panel modules trimmed in bars of tubular profiles with rectangular section, the mouthpiece of the accessory element is equally rectangular for achieve a perfect fit. Optionally, in order to ensure the coupling or lace by machi-female between the horizontal bar and the accessory element, you can fix said bar inside the union bushing by one or more fixing screws

At the opposite end of the mouth, the part open is attached in the center to an appendix or a nose endowed with a central hole At the time of coupling with the tabs of the clamp the accessory element or bushing to the bar, said central hole is made to coincide with the hole provided in each tab, to then be able to fix the accessory element to the clamp by the mentioned joining means: the screw that it passes through the respective holes of the accessory element and the clamp, adjusted to it by means of the corresponding nut.

The clamp incorporates at its two ends free equal eyelashes, so that the hole of a is faced with that of the other, the operator can place the union cap nose between both tabs and insert the union screw first through the hole at one end of the clamp, go through the bushing until you find the hole from the other end to close with the nut.

The coupling device clamp Accessories described can be made of plastic, using preferably polyamide, or it can be metal, using galvanized sheet

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being performing and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization of it, is accompanied as an integral part of this description, a set of drawings where with character Illustrative and not limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a perspective view of the clamp, according to a preferred embodiment in material metal.

Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view of the clamp, according to another preferred embodiment in material plastic.

Figure 3.- Shows a representation schematic of three parts of an enclosure by welded panels, using the clamp illustrated in the previous figure for the different closing posts, according to the purpose of the invention.

Figure 4.- Shows a representation three part schematic of a mesh enclosure electrowelded, using two clamps superimposed for the tension and corner posts, while on the starter post use a single clamp, according to the preferred embodiment and of according to the object of the invention.

Figure 5.- Shows a representation three part schematic of a simple mesh enclosure torsion, using two overlapping clamps for the posts of tension and corner, while in the starter post a clamp for each accessory, according to the preferred embodiment and according to the object of the invention.

Figure 6.- Shows a perspective view of an accessory element of the coupling device object of the invention, according to a possible embodiment with mouthpiece essentially elliptical

Figure 7.- Shows a perspective view of an accessory element of the coupling device object of the invention, according to another possible embodiment with mouthpiece rectangular.

Figure 8.- Shows a representation schematic of three parts of a barred enclosure for pool protection, using two overlapping clamps for the intermediate and corner posts while on the pole of starting a single clamp is used, having coupled to each clamp the accessory element illustrated in figure 6.

Figure 9.- Shows a representation schematic of three parts of a barred enclosure for industrial enclosures, using two overlapping clamps for intermediate and corner posts, while on the pole a single clamp is used for starting, having coupled to each clamp the accessory element illustrated in figure 7.

Figure 10.- Shows a representation schematic of three parts of a panel enclosure and bar racks, using two overlapping clamps for the intermediate and corner posts while on the pole of starting a single clamp is used, having coupled to each clamp the accessory element illustrated in figure 7.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

In view of the figures outlined, you can be described as one of the possible embodiments of the invention, an accessory coupling device, such as pencil sharpeners (24) or wire tensioners (26) and others described in then to a closing post (20). Conventionally, the enclosure post (20) is constituted by a tubular body, essentially cylindrical, with the upper end preferably covered by a cover (21) and the lower one implanted on a concrete die or perimeter wall. Normally the Pole (20) is metallic, constructed with galvanized sheet; While that the cover (21) is made of plastic, made of polyamide.

The coupling device of the invention It comprises at least one clamp (1) having two tabs of outstanding closure (2) with respect to a main part (3) open, formally and dimensionally adapted to slide along the enclosure post (20). As seen in the embodiments of said clamp (1) shown in Figures 1 and 2, the part main (3) is cylindrical, being valid for posts of enclosure (20) with essentially circular section, both of standard configuration such as those with a profile of coupling (23) for other accessories.

For the manufacture of the clamp (1), use galvanized sheet giving rise to a metal clamp (1) as shown in Figure 1, applicable in mesh enclosures or welded panels. Also for this kind of enclosures and in enclosures by bars, a clamp (1) of plastic, such as the one shown in Figure 2, manufactured in polyamide.

To close the clamp (1) and tighten its part main (3) against the post (20), screws are simply used (6) and nuts (7), for which each locking tab (2) has of a hole (5), which will also allow the union with the accessories that apply.

The clamp (1) of the device coupling can be used alone, as illustrated in Figure 3, in enclosures with welded panels (34), which can be flat or with reinforcement folds, to directly fix the panels to the posts (20), using a single plastic or metal clamp (1) for each starting post (20), intermediate and square, as It is represented respectively in the A, B and C of the aforementioned Figure 3.

Returning to Figures 1 and 2, you can see in detail that each tab (2) has a step (4) by which it joins the main part (3) of the clamp (1), constituting the tabs (2) each of its ends free. Thus, if two identical clamps (1) are arranged, liable to be placed on top of each other, in alignment with their main parts (3) but placing their respective tabs of closing (2) in an inverted position, the steps (4) therefore remain faced. By superimposing and joining the clamps (1), each step (4) is coupled to the main part (3) of the clamp (1) contiguous

In this way, the operator can ride welded mesh enclosures (35), protective or for decoration, applying a single clamp (1) on the post (20) of starter for the coupling of a tornapuntas accessory (24), together with metal clips (22) for fastening the wires, as depicted in detail A of Figure 4, which is also used in intermediate posts (20), drawn in detail B. For tension and corner posts (20), two clamps (1) are joined reversing its relative position to face their respective steps (4). Thus, the operator can attach, instead of one, two tornapuntas (24), according to the illustration in detail C of the Figure 4, with the possibility of turning a clamp (1) in relation to  to the other around the corner post (20), to give the appropriate orientation or angulation between the tornapuntas (24). Each tornapuntas (24) has a superior perforation (25) which is placed, when coupled to the clamp (1), in coincidence with the corresponding hole (5) to fix it with screw (6) and nut (7).

Another application alternative consists of use, apart from one or two pencil sharpeners (24) on a pole enclosure (20), a wire tensioner (26) or a pair, as try a starter, tension or corner post (20) in simple twisting trellises (29), represented in the details of Figure 5. Similarly, the tensioner (26) of the tension wire (28) that crosses the upper part of the simple torsion lattice (29) also has a perforation (27), which is what is done match the hole (5) of each closure tab (2) to attach it to the clamp (1) using the corresponding screw (6) and nut (7).

In addition to the tornapuntas (24) and tensioners (26) wire, other elements can be attached to the clamp (1) accessories (15, 16), which are the ones drawn in figures 6 and 7. The accessory element (15, 16) is a union bushing that it comprises an open part (17, 17 ') with a mouth (8, 8') attachable by machi-female to a bar horizontal (30, 31) provided for the formation of an enclosure, and comprises a nose (18, 18 ') centrally attached to the open part (17, 17 ') by the opposite end of its mouth (8, 8'). Such Accessory element (15, 16) is preferably plastic. The dimensions and shape of the mouth (8, 8 ') correspond to the Horizontal bar section (30, 31) used.

In enclosures for pool protection, which they are constituted from a horizontal bar (30) of section essentially elliptical, as reflected in Figure 7, is used the accessory element (15) previously seen in figure 6, whose mouthpiece (8) also has an essentially elliptical shape, provided with three lobes (11, 12, 12 '), where the two lateral lobes (12, 12 ') are in diametrically opposite arrangement and a lobe central (11) in arrangement facing a horizontal diameter (13) that joins the two lateral lobes (12, 12 ').

For bars (31) of rectangular section, use the accessory element (16) shown in Figure 7, with mouth (8 ') in the same way. This accessory item (16) serves both for modules of bars (32) of enclosures industrial, reflected in Figure 9, as for modules panels (33), with or without reinforcement folds and with racks rectangular bars (31), which are contemplated in the Figure 10.

In the starting posts (20), it is used only a clamp (1) together with the accessory element (15, 16) suitable to the horizontal bar (30, 31), while the posts (20) corner and intermediate have two clamps (1) aligned and perfectly flush under the step (4), to couple the same post (20) two accessory elements (15, 16) to the bars (30, 31), being able to rotate the clamps (1) around the post (20) to form the convenient angle in the enclosure.

The nose (18, 18 ') of the accessory element (15, 16) has a central hole (10, 10 ') that is placed in coincidence with the hole (5) of closing tab (2) of the clamp (1) to fix the accessory element (15, 16) to said clamp (1) with screw (6) and nut (7). Optionally for greater fixation of the horizontal bar (30, 31) to the element accessory (15, 16) that corresponds to it, joins inside with the minus a set screw (14).

The invention has been described according to this text and set of figures for a preferred embodiment thereof, but the person skilled in the art will understand that multiple variations they can be introduced in said embodiments and combined with various ways giving rise to more possible variants; as well as the shapes, dimensions and materials of the device described could be properly replaced by others that are technically equivalent, without leaving the scope defined by the claims included below.

Claims (9)

1. Device for coupling accessories to a closing post (20), for the establishment of enclosures formed by bars, meshes or the like, characterized in that it comprises at least one clamp (1) having two protruding closing tabs (2) with respect to to a main part (3) of the clamp (1), formally and dimensionally adapted to be slid by the closing post (20), each closing flange (2) presenting a step (4) so that, when superimposing two clamps (1) in aligned and inverted position, it is attachable to the main part (3) of the adjacent clamp (1), both clamps (1) forming a flush assembly. 2. Coupling device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one accessory element (15, 16) and that each closure flange (2) has a hole (5) adapted for coupling said accessory element (15, 16) in a enclosure by bars or other accessories (24, 26) for a mesh enclosure, by means of attachment to the clamp (1). 3. Coupling device according to claim 2, characterized in that the accessory element (15, 16) is a connecting bush comprising a tubular open part (17, 17 ') with a mouth (8, 8') formally and dimensionally adapted to be coupled by machi-female to a horizontal bar (30, 31) provided for the formation of the enclosure, and comprises a nose (18, 18 ') attached to the open part (17, 17') by the opposite end of its mouth (8, 8 '), the nose (18, 18') being provided with a central hole (10, 10 ') which, when attaching the accessory element (15, 16) to the closing tabs (2) of the clamp (1), it is arranged in coincidence with the hole (5) of each closure flange (2), to be fixed the accessory element (15, 16) by the means of attachment to said clamp (1). 4. Coupling device according to claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the joining means consist of a screw (6) and a corresponding nut (7). 5. Coupling device according to claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the mouthpiece (8) has an essentially elliptical shape. 6. Coupling device according to claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the mouthpiece (8 ') has a rectangular shape. 7. Coupling device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the main part (3) of the clamp (1) has a cylindrical shape. 8. Coupling device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamp (1) is made of metal. 9. Coupling device according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the clamp (1) is made of plastic.