JPH05506486A - Improved handrail anchor assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Improved handrail anchor assembly Technical field The present invention can be applied to balconies, balconies, stairs, swimming pools, sidewalks, footwear, garages, parks, etc. - Concerning handrails of goras, partitions, etc.

prior art Conventional handrails include handrails and rail assemblies consisting of parallel lower rails. Lead supported by spaced intervals known as balusters or stanchions of a spiral staircase Some have direct posts.

The invention particularly relates to posts and balusters fixed to lower platforms. Conventional , this includes extensions, assemblies and bolts, welding, hook leash foundations, etc. Some methods have been achieved. However, these known methods are time-consuming. They are cumbersome, inefficient, and generally inconvenient to install on site. moreover, These include anchors that are susceptible to corrosion, are unaesthetic, and disrupt the visual continuity of the handrail. – lugs, nuts, or other extension fasteners are used.

The object of the present invention is to at least substantially ameliorate the disadvantages mentioned in the prior art and The object of the present invention is to provide an improved anchoring system for overcoming handrails.

Disclosure of invention An object of the invention is to provide a mounting assembly for locking a post to a foundation. There are many things. The mounting assembly includes a base that is securely fixed to the foundation. a base portion extending outwardly from said base portion and a receiving portion formed in the post; ) a bracket including a seal element; wedge means; and the wedge means is moved toward the engagement portion with the at least one gear. However, this allows selective operation to removably lock the bracket to the post. including locking means to be made.

Further, the mounting portion is divided outwardly by a V-shaped groove. a pair of independent wedges, the wedge means being disposed midway between the wedges; a wedge member which can be pushed forward by operating the locking means; This causes the above-mentioned No. 1- to be engaged by the friction provided in the above-mentioned post. Press it against the joint. Further, in embodiments, one segmented or independent wedge members can be used.

Preferably, the post is extruded and includes a longitudinally extending internal locking hole. It is formed from a pair of aluminum groove pieces joined with a flange.

The groove part has a substantially rectangular cross section, and the receptacle is connected to a cavity in which it is inserted. It has a rounded hollow space that can be engaged. Mounting of said bracket The portion preferably has a rectangular shape for engaging the cavity into which said receptacle is received. Contains a plug with a prismatic cross section. However, use plugs with appropriate cross-sections whenever possible. The selectively operable locking means is arranged in a hole passing through the mounting portion. a bolt extending through the interlocking wedge member, thereby causing the Selective rotation of the bolt moves the wedge member within the groove. This arrangement In the column, the locking bolt is inserted through the interior of the hollow post. It can be tightened with an extended chain springer.

The bracket for said mounting may include a nut and bracket or as specified by this application. A stud that can be locked from the bottom by chemical means or by means such as resin or welding. It is securely attached to the foundation by the dowel.

In other embodiments, a locking stub and a nut secure the bracket to the For fixing to the foundation and the mounting part of the plastic lift to the post. can be used to determine In this embodiment, the locking screw is The tad is first raised through a straight gap formed in the bracket or wedge member. It is fixed to the foundation by suitable means such as extending laterally. Free of said studs The bracket is secured to the foundation by tightening the nuts that engage the ends. Can be attached with a lock. At this time, the wedge member is connected to the groove and the engaging portion of the zipper. and thereby align the post and the bracket in one operation. It can be locked in place.

The base part of the bracket is made of aluminum alloy. It is formed to extend radially from the section.

The present invention is fixed to the foundation by the method using the mounting assembly described above. a plurality of vertical posts that support the rail member or panel extending between the posts; A range of handrail assemblies including:

Although other embodiments of the present invention will not be described, one embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. Let's discuss an example.

Drawing description FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a handrail mounting plate according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 2 shows the mounting assembly of the bracket of FIG. 1 coupled to the foundation post. FIG.

FIG. 3 shows a mount connected by a single stud according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 2 showing the ring assembly; FIG.

FIG. 4 shows a combination of one jig element and a supplementary wedge according to the third embodiment. The mounting assembly is shown.

Optimal example for achieving the present invention First, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings, the present invention includes a base platform 3. Includes a bracket 1 for firmly attaching a post or baluster 2 to the foundation to be formed Includes a handrail mounting assembly. The above-mentioned handrail structure is usually A plurality of spaced apart posts as described above are provided which support a section rail (not shown).

As the post, a glass plate or a partition plate may be used.

The said rail part or panel part is suitable for those skilled in the art, such as a balcony, a swimming pool or a staircase. placed between said posts to cover open spaces as is well known in It shall be placed.

Each post is constructed from a pair of extruded aluminum grooves; The groove piece complementarily mates with an internally locking longitudinal edge flange. ing. The groove part has a rectangular hollow part 4 defined therein and is internally interlocked. It is formed into a possible shape. However, the plurality of posts may be made of suitable metal or can be made of other materials and have any suitable shape.

Bracket 1 for each 7 mount is now securely fixed to the base i93 a base portion 5 and a mounting portion extending upwardly from the base portion; Please prepare 6 minutes. The mounting portion 6 is an internal portion formed within the post. Grow a rectangular cross section that is acceptable to the part.

The remote ends of the mounting portion 6 are provided with a pair of longitudinally extending thin grooves 1-1. It includes a roughly V-shaped 1II7 surrounded by 10. Furthermore, the bra The kets each have an outer part that can be engaged with the jigs w10 formed by the W87. It includes a generally V-shaped wedge member 12 adapted to move a surface 13 outwardly. .

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, extending into a hole vertically penetrating the wedge member 12, A bolt 15 screwed into a screw hole 16 formed in the mounting portion 6 A locking means is provided. Tighten the bolt using the wedge member mentioned above. movement outward within said groove, thereby pressing said outer surface 13 against said jig 1-19. Then, this jig w-19 is frictionally engaged with the inner surface of the side wall 17 of the post with a gap. make contact with the part. In a preferred embodiment, said locking means resists release of the plug. Now selectively engages sockets that can be abutted on claws formed to Includes an interlocking member such as a latching plug. Instead, use the expansion plug or can use rivets. In another embodiment of the invention, the lock The means has a protruding cam surface for raising the wedge member within the groove. It has a rotatable shaft. However, other suitable mechanical or chemical means Tiers can be used.

The base portion 5 of the bracket 1 is abutted downward by an anchor 1 door 20. The anchor 20 is installed in front of a foundation made of wood, concrete or iron, for example. The brackets can be held together by a supplementary nut (not shown) that secures them. Wear. Alternatively, the studs are formed from concrete (e.g., optionally can be used. ) It can also be fixed to the foundation slab 21. However, but alternatively mechanical or chemical bonding means for fixing said bracket. can be selected. Even if the base material has a special composition or a special contour, There may be. For example, mechanical interlocking elements, expansion plugs and rivets. or cam assemblies may also be used.

Next, an assembly method for constructing a foundation according to the present invention will be described. The above The racket is first fixed chemically (or other methods are also possible) to the base slab. . By appropriate means such as g4 round board or epoxy resin. The bracket is on the foundation It is placed in a space separated by a continuous road.

Next, a post formed from an extruded aluminum alloy as described above is attached. , insert the bracket 1 loosely. This allows the hollow end portion of each post to It is received in an upwardly extending mounting portion of the bracket.

An extended spanner (not shown) of appropriate length is used to engage the bolt 15. insert it from the bottom inside each post. Then, tighten the bolt and and move the member downward in the groove. This allows the outer surface 13 to 1-10. The G-10 is on the side of the post! ! Inside the 17 , selectively and adjustably frictionally engaged to provide radial clearance. The post is then fixed to the bracket. All posts are attached to the above bracket. When the rail or panel section is attached to the base in a conventional manner, Integrates with the foundation structure.

Next, another embodiment shown in FIG. 3 will be described. # Features that should be referenced are Reference numbers are cited. One stud 20 secures the bracket to the foundation. and fix the mounting part of the bracket to the post. It is used to. The stud is first removed by chemical means or other suitable methods. It is fixed to the foundation using means. This is done with the brackets and combs as mentioned above. This is for the purpose of extending upward through the linear gap formed between the base and the member.

The bolt is tightened by tightening the upper free end of the stud and the auxiliary nut. The racket is firmly fixed to the foundation. During this time, the wedges meet each other in the groove. is moved oppositely, thereby causing the seal to engage the frictional surface provided on the inner surface of the post. It is pressed outward in the engaging part. This obviously causes the bracket to the post is secured to the foundation, and the post is assembled in one operation. It is fastened to the bracket on one side of the body.

FIG. 4 shows still another embodiment of the present invention. This is the bracket mount The ring part is provided with one diagonal element. According to this embodiment of the invention, the The wedge member has a second clamping surface that is effectively clamped by the surface. , itself for fixing the bracket to the post. Combine with -.

Once the basic structure is assembled, the anchor tuft 20, the mounting part 6 and the bolt and wedge assembly are hidden from view, thereby exhibiting overall continuity. improves aesthetics, protects fastening elements from corrosion and prevents any mechanical damage It is possible to prevent this from occurring. In addition, the present invention makes it possible to securely hold the post at an extremely high rate. This provides a quick and easy system for securely fixing. Therefore, wide It can be adapted to suit the purpose.

The invention has been described with reference to specific examples and is within the skill of the art to which the invention pertains. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can choose various embodiments to be realized. . For example, the post or other component may not be extruded aluminum. It can be rolled, drawn or welded from any suitable material with circular, square or rectangular cross-section. It may also be a formed one. In addition, the groove formed by the groove is not V-shaped. conical, hollow, hemispherical or zero-shaped grooves, e.g. The outer shape may be formed to match the outer shape of the wedge member. Sara Any suitable number of diagonal elements can be used. The foundation is not horizontal but vertical. It may also be tilted upside down or at an intermediate angle.

Need to hit The present invention relates to a mounting assembly for locking a post (2) to a foundation. This mouse The pointing assembly comprises a base part which is securely latched to the foundation (3) and said porting assembly. said base part engages with a receiving cavity (4) formed in said base part. a mounting portion (6) extending outwardly from (5) and at least one longitudinal portion; a bracket (1) having a di-bladder element (10) extending in the direction; Furthermore, the mounting assembly includes a wedge member (12) and a wedge member (12). 12) At least one di! - move (10) into the engagement part, thereby causing said The bracket (1) is selectively operable to detachably lock the bracket (1) to the post (2). Robuku means (15).

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Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. In a mounting assembly for locking a post to a foundation, the mounting The ting assembly includes a base portion that is used while being securely fixed to the foundation; said base portion extending outwardly from said base portion to receive a cavity formed in the post. and at least one longitudinally extending jaw. a bracket, the mounting assembly further comprising a wedge means; actuated to engage said wedge means with said at least one jaw engaging portion. The post and the bracket are thereby removably engaged. It is equipped with a locking means for stopping the operation. 2. In the mounting assembly according to claim 1, the mounting portion The portion has a pair of spaced apart outwardly extending jaws. 3. The mounting assembly according to claim 2, wherein said wedge means a wedge member disposed between the jaws; moving a wedge member between the plurality of jaws, thereby moving the plurality of jaws forward; Push outward toward a selectively releasable frictional engagement on the post. That's what I do. 4. The mounting assembly according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the jaws include: It is formed by a generally V-shaped groove that spreads outward. 5. In the mawanting assembly according to claim 3 or 4, the wedge member is divided. 6. In any of the mounting assemblies of claims 3 to 5 , said wedge means is composed of several independent wedge members. 7. In the mounting assembly according to claim 1, the post is formed by extrusion processing. It is formed from a pair of machined aluminum groove parts. 8. The mounting assembly according to claim 7, wherein the groove part is longitudinally It is integrated with an internal locking edge flange extending in the direction. 9. The mounting assembly according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the groove part comprises: It has a hollow interior space connected to the receiving cavity. 10. The mounting assembly according to claim 9, wherein the mounting assembly of the bracket is The mounting portion has a prismatic profile that engages the receiving cavity. Equipped with a stopper. 11. ．． Claim 10 In the pottery mounting assembly, the groove member is It has a hollow interior space with a substantially rectangular cross section, and the stopper has a rectangular and prismatic outer shape. has. 12. The mounting assembly according to claim 1, wherein the selectively operated The locking means is arranged such that the wedge engages with a hole passing through the mounting portion. a bolt extending through the member, the bolt being selectively rotated; moving said wedge member into engagement with at least one jaw by . 13. In the mawanting assembly according to claim 12, the locking bolt The bolt is tightened by an extended tube spanner that passes through the inside of the hollow post. can be used. 14. In the mounting assembly according to claim 1, the mounting bracket The racket is secured to said foundation by one or more downwardly inserted studs. It is firmly locked. 15. In the mounting assembly according to claim 14, one locking assembly is provided. Studs and nuts are used to embed the mounting bracket in the foundation. and used for fixing the mounting portion of the bracket to the post. It will be done. 16. In the mounting assembly according to claim 1, the bracket The base portion is integrally formed with the mounting portion made of aluminum alloy. It is. 17. The handrail assembly consists of a rail section spaced generally upwardly and extending between the posts. or multiple posts supported by panels, each post having a mawanting assembly. This mounting assembly is fixed to the foundation by a three-dimensional structure. a base portion extending outwardly from the base portion and formed in the post; a mounting portion that engages the cavity into which the a bracket having a jaw element extending in the opposite direction; The wedge assembly includes a wedge member and at least one jaw. The post is moved within the mating engagement portion, thereby allowing the post to be freely engaged and detached from the bracket. and selectively operated locking means for locking the. 18. Said mounting assembly is substantially as shown in the accompanying drawings. include. 19. The handrail assembly is substantially the same as the mounting assembly shown in the accompanying drawings. Included in