ES2400428B1 - LOAD RING - Google Patents

Abstract

Loading ring, of the type used as mooring points for weights and loads, located in cargo compartments of vehicles, luggage, etc., which have a ring (1), a support (2) in approximate form of a? C ?, whose upper (5) and lower (6) surfaces have a hole (7) aligned for the passage of a screw (3) fixing to the body of the vehicle, in which there is a cover ( 4), made of slightly elastic and flexible plastic material, consisting of a friction element (11), an area with a hole (12) with teeth (13), a joint area that includes a hinge mechanism (16) and a bowl area (17) configured to cover said loading ring.

Description

LOAD RING

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention develops a loading ring,

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of the type used as mooring points

to hold weights or items that they may experience

thrusts over a period of time, for example located in

cargo compartments of vehicles, luggage carriers, etc.,

in which together with the ring and its support linked to the

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vehicle body is included a protective case

and beautifier whose special configuration optimizes the

performance of the loading ring.

BACKGROUND

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Load or stowage rings formed by

a closed steel ring in quot; Dquot; or open in quot; Cquot; that

through a support linked to the body of the

vehicle provide a solid anchor point from which

hold loads of both luggage and elements of the

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vehicle.

Load ring brackets are also known.

formed by pieces in the form of "Cquot; that have a

cylinder with which it retains the ring with capacity

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of rotation, said support having two surfaces

with a through hole to fix with a screw or

bolt the assembly to the body.

The Spanish utility model with publication number

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ES1068579 U develops such a loading ring

in which the ring is formed by joining the ends

bevels of a tubular body with negative angles that

they favor the anchorage of the parts and a greater resistance to the rupture of said union.

The US5774948 patent develops an anchor or load ring that includes a ring, a support, a washer, a fixing screw and an elastic friction pad or tube to improve the contact between the ring and the support before the ring turns or vehicle vibrations

Said load rings, due to the vibrations and movements of the vehicle, can produce undesirable noises that the present invention has as one of its main objects to avoid.

In another case, as in US5774948 it has a

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high from pieces hindering its assembly Y

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its cost from production, to the weather that its shape

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provision no is suitable Y presents to the long

problems

from displacement respect from its position

suitable.

Another of the inventive objects of the present invention is to provide a trim cover for the load ring assembly.

These and other objects of the present invention will be more apparent throughout the description that follows.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention describes a loading ring, of the type used as mooring points for weights and loads, located in cargo compartments of vehicles, luggage, etc., which has a ring, a support in the form of "Cquot; that by approximately one cylinder thereof it retains said ring with clearance and turning capacity; said support having a hole for the passage of a fixing screw in the vehicle.

A cover that is a formative part of the load ring assembly of the present invention, has a friction element inside the support retention cylinder, a through hole centered in the two existing in said support, lower and upper , and a bowl type shape configured to adequately cover the loading ring.

The cover is bent at its base through a weakening of its surface, a hinge-like mechanism, facing the piece and allowing it to fit into it, where retaining nails on said cover make their fixation.

In this way all the objects of the invention have been realized as a bezel cover of the load ring assembly has been provided that improves the working conditions thereof and avoids friction and undesirable noise, as will be explained later.

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BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE DRAWINGS For a better understanding of the invention, it is accompanied by three sheets of drawings, provided by way of illustration and not limitation thereof. Figure 1 is a perspective representation of a loading ring according to the preferred embodiment of the invention in its pre-assembled position.

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La la figure figure 2 is a previous one. view raised frontal of the graphic from

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Figure 3 is another front elevational view according to the embodiment shown in the previous figures, once the part has been assembled and the cover located protecting the loading ring.

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Figure 4 is an elevational view on one of its sides of the support of the loading ring corresponding to the embodiment of the preceding figures, highlighting the anti-rotation anchors and the centering bolt of the screw.

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Figures 5 and 6 respectively show a perspective and a front elevational view of the assembly formed solely by the ring and the support according to the preferred embodiment of the previous figures.

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   Figures 7 and above and raised load shown above. 8 respectively show a front view of the ring cover in the embodiment of the figures

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DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION The invention consists of a loading ring, of the type used as mooring points for weights and loads, located in cargo compartments of vehicles, luggage, etc., which is formed by a ring ( 1), a support (2) and a cover (4).

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Said support (2) is in the form of "Cquot; with two surfaces, an upper one (5) and a lower one (6) that have respective holes (7) alignedly for the passage of a screw (3) for fixing said support to the vehicle.

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The support (2) loosely retains said ring (1) thanks to having an enlarged angle, approximately of a hollow cylinder (8), in the area where said surfaces (5 and 6) join.

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The pre-assembly of the ring (1) and the support (2) by means of the cylinder (8) is sufficiently loose not only to allow the relative movement of said ring (1) with respect to said support (2), but also to allow when heat treatment and an effective coating of the piece are necessary in the curved and interior areas of the same.

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   Once installed (7) by a bracket the cover (4) has been installed in the piece, the screw (3) is through the upper support hole (2), also passing through the cover (4) hole (12) and the bottom surface (6) of (2) .

This screw is fixing the position of the cover

(4) and at the same time this, through the teeth or

notches (13) located in said hole (12) retains the

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screw head (3) at a suitable distance from the

upper surface (5), allow the surfaces (5

and 6) keep a pre-installation distance, and avoid

accidental disarmament when moving the piece and serving it

in a pre-assembled situation prior to the constraint

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final.

The cover (4) is in the preferred embodiment shown

in the graphics made of plastic material,

slightly elastic and flexible, although the invention is

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liable to use any other material

convenient.

Such horn is shown in the figures of the embodiment

Preferred of the invention, said cover (4) has

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from four distinct zones, one that is an element of

friction (11), the hole area (12) with teeth

(13), a junction zone that includes a mechanism of

hinge (16) and the bowl area (17). This

bowl (17) with the appropriate shape to cover the

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set of the loading ring, once it is turned by the

hinge (16) and that allows its fixation in it

by means of nails (15) conveniently arranged on the face

inside said bowl (17).

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When the screw (3) is tightened, the support is closed

   (2), which pushes the position of the friction element

(11) of the cover (4) between the support (2) and the ring (1), causing mutual interference.

This interference prevents unwanted effects of vibrations and noise in the part caused by the movement of the vehicle. It also causes the relative rotation of the ring (1) with respect to the support (2) to be light and continuous to better hold the load to be retained.

Thanks to the relative elasticity and flexibility of the training material of the roof (4), it can be adapted to the space defined between the support

(2) and ring (l) once the piece is closed and the surfaces (5 and 6) joined by the tightening action of the screw (3). To favor the deformation of the approximately cylindrical body (11) it is hollow or empty inside.

The support (2) has flanges or anchoring fins (10) configured to withstand the high torque when the screw is constricted, for example around 2ONm, and to prevent the rotation of the piece.

The preferred arrangement shown in the graphics has a drawing (14) to facilitate the positioning of the device at the time of installation. The figures also show a recess (9) in said support to improve the integration of the cover (4) in said support (2).

The invention has thus obtained an integral part that fulfills different functions. On the one hand, have a cover (4) to protect and give an aesthetic value finish to the application. Second, 5 have a retaining means to keep the screw

(3) in place when the part is supplied by the supplier and during its transfer to the installation site in the vehicle. And finally, thirdly, provide mechanical interference between the ring (1)

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they can be variables how many details from

finish

Y shape no modify the essence from the

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   invention.

Claims (8)

l.-LOAD RING, of the type used as mooring points for weights and loads, located in S cargo compartments of vehicles, luggage, etc. , which have a ring (1), a support (2) in an approximate form of a `` Cquot ;, whose upper (5) and lower (6) surfaces have a hole (7) aligned for the passage of a screw (3) for fixing to the body 10 of the vehicle, said support in the area where said surfaces (5 and 6) are connected to approximately a hollow cylinder (8) retaining said ring (1), presenting some interposed friction means between said ring (1) and said cylinder (8), CHARACTERIZED by a cover (4), of slightly elastic and flexible plastic material, composed of a friction element (11), an area with a hole (12) with teeth (13), a joining area that includes a hinge mechanism (16) and a bowl area (17) configured 20 to cover said loading ring. 2.-LOAD RING, according to the preceding claim, CHARACTERIZED because said friction element of said cover (4) is approximately a 25 cylinder (11) deformable, hollow or empty inside. 3.-LOAD RING, according to any one of the preceding claims, CHARACTERIZED because said bowl (17) of said cover (4) has nails (15) 30 on said support (2). 4.-LOAD RING, according to any one of the preceding claims, CHARACTERIZED because said ring (1) is loosely retained by said cylinder (8) of said support (2), in the pre-assembled or pre-assembled situation. cover installation, clearance configured to allow heat treatment and coating of the assembly to reach the curved and interior areas thereof. 5.-LOAD RING, according to any of the preceding claims, CHARACTERIZED because in its position of delivery or supply of the piece said screw (3) is retained by said teeth (13) of said hole (12) of said cover (4 ) preventing its accidental loss, said screw (3) being constrained maintaining a pre-mounted distance between said surfaces (5 and 6) of said support (2). 6.-LOAD RING, according to any of the preceding claims, CHARACTERIZED because said support (2) has flanges or anchoring wings (10) 7.-LOAD RING, according to any of the preceding claims, CHARACTERIZED because said support (2) has a drawing (14) configured to facilitate the positioning of the device at the time of installation. 8.-LOAD RING, according to any of the preceding claims, CHARACTERIZED because said support (2) has a recess (9) configured to improve the integration of said cover (4) into said support (2).