JPS58500193A - Fixation device - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Fixation device The present invention is useful for objects such as wall-mounted fire extinguishers, especially when it is necessary to have them in public passages. It relates to a fixing device used to connect one object to another. .

By way of illustration, the invention will be described with respect to a fire extinguisher. However, the present invention It is not limited to applications such as this, but it also includes items that should be installed in general passages, etc. It can also be applied to the concatenation of

Currently, hand-held fire extinguishers are used in places where they are used by the public, such as inside and outside buildings. It is installed on a wall, etc.

This fire extinguisher is installed using a bracket member and a tightening clip. A lip extends around the extinguisher and retains the extinguisher to the bracket. this The disadvantage of the device is that the fire extinguisher can be easily pried open and the fire extinguisher cannot be exposed to prying eyes. It is very easy to remove it from the bracket for malicious or unauthorized spraying. It's about being simple. To solve this problem, fire extinguishers are equipped with a rotatable grate. Some are installed in a wall-mounted box with a front panel made of lath. .

In an emergency, you can take out the fire extinguisher by breaking the front glass of this box. Wear. In the case of such boxes, the front lid can usually be opened for inspection purposes. It is locked on the side of the box so that you can The disadvantage of this device is that the box structure is expensive However, it is relatively large in size and lacks aesthetic appearance. In addition, the most The box has a screw lid that can be easily unscrewed to facilitate use of the inside of the box. Fire extinguishers are relatively easy to steal.

Additionally, the disadvantage of this type of box is that if the front glass of the box is broken in an emergency, the glass debris tends to remain in the holding frame. This kind of broken glass is inside Because the fire extinguisher protrudes from the inside of the box, there is a risk of personal injury when trying to remove the fire extinguisher from inside the box. There is a risk of Additionally, the fire extinguisher is not fully visible in such a common box. Therefore, in various situations, for example in an emergency, if you look at the box from the side or above, locate the extinguisher or determine if it is still in the box. is difficult.

The present invention alleviates the above-mentioned drawbacks associated with the storage of fire extinguishers and The object is to provide an improved fixation device for use in fixation. In addition to the present invention The objects and advantages of will become clear from the description below.

In order to achieve the foregoing and other objects, the present invention is in place. A fixing device for fixing an object to a support, and this fixing device said retaining means and coupling means cooperating with each other to hold it in place; The connecting means is removable for disengaging the object from the position.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for fixing an object to a support provided at a predetermined location. a fixing device, the fixing device comprising a retaining means, a connecting means, and a fixing means; The holding means and the connecting means cooperate with each other to hold the object in the predetermined position. and said fixing means is releasable so that said object can be removed from said predetermined position. and the connecting means is removable so that the object can be removed from the predetermined position. It is Noh.

Preferably, said connecting means is made of a brittle material and is therefore resistant to crushing. can be removed or removed. - For example, the connection means can be made from a glass plate. Become.

Preferably, the holding means surrounds a part of the outer periphery of the object to be fixed. so that the object can be moved from the position held within the holding means to It can be taken out to a remote location, and the connecting means is integrated with the holding means. and surrounds the object. As another example, the holding means may be used to hold an object in its fixed position. It is also possible to restrict the freedom of movement of an object so that it cannot be taken out of the .

The fixing means is a lock that can be opened and closed selectively, such as a lock that can be opened with a key. and may only be removed with special tools or by special operations. It may also take the form of a mechanically fixed restraint means that can Also, retain The means are arranged such that part of the object to be held is visible from the distal end of the fixation device. It is preferable that the However, if necessary, the retaining means can be fixed. It may be formed so as to surround the entire circumference of the object.

In order to more easily understand and put into practice the present invention, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. Embodiments will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a typical example of a fixing device according to the present invention installed around a fire extinguisher. , Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the fixing device shown in Figure 1, and Figures 3 to 5 are large-sized ones. The plan, front and side views of the fixing device applied to the fire extinguisher, Figures 6 and 7 are from this book. An end view of the main body of another embodiment of the fixing device according to the invention, FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a fixing device equipped with an alarm, and FIG. 9 is a further embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another example of the fixing bracket of the embodiment shown in FIG. , FIG. 11 is a front view of another embodiment according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a conventionally known hand-held fire extinguisher 10 is installed on a bracket 11. is shown, and this bracket has an upper end 11a that engages with the neck of the fire extinguisher. , a removable lamp used for fixing the fire extinguisher body to the bracket 11 It has a lower part (not shown) that supports the. The fixing device 12 according to the invention is A fire extinguisher is provided around the fire extinguisher 10 and the bracket 11 to prevent unauthorized removal of the fire extinguisher. It's under control.

Such a conventional bracket 11 is removable and has a lamp or string-like fixture. After removing the fire extinguisher 10 from the main body, move the fire extinguisher outward to remove the bracket. 11. Such removal is regulated by the fixing device 12. It will be done.

As is clear from FIG. It has a pair of branching walls 13.14 extending outwardly from the portion 15, said base being a wall or Supports the back or front of the support bracket 11 that is firmly fixed to another installation surface. It is established for the purpose of The walls 13,14 are fitted with support brackets in the manner shown in FIG. It extends outside both sides of the fire extinguisher 10 attached to the fire extinguisher 11. Preferably, This device is made of stainless steel, and the upper and lower parts of the fire extinguisher are attached as shown in the figure. The fire extinguisher is visible from all directions. . The free ends of each side 113.14 form respective opposing grooves 16.17. This groove is bent outwards to allow for breakage of glass or other materials to be removed. The edge 18a of the plate 18 is received.

Each groove 16,17 has a hole 21 formed approximately in the center of the rear flange and has a reinforcing piece. 22 is provided so as to engage with each hole 21. This piece 22 has the above-mentioned holes 21 at both ends. It has hook portions 23, 24 that engage with. Preferably, one hook portion 23 is foldable. The other hook part 24 has a cam surface shape as shown in the figure. is formed. The distance between the hooks 23 and 24 is slightly shorter than the distance between the holes 21 Therefore, when the hook portions 23 and 24 are engaged with each hole 21, the groove The walls 13, 14 having sections are biased inwardly and placed under slight stress. child This movement is facilitated by the cam surface of the hook portion 24. Piece 22 has walls 13 and 14 outside. This prevents the edge 18a of the plate from falling out of the groove 16.17 when the plate is bent in the opposite direction. .

If it is necessary to fix the fire extinguisher in a fixed position, the piece 22 should not be attached to the wall 13.14. In order to draw the crab inwardly, each hole 21 is first engaged. Next, A rectangular plate 18 of lath or other brittle material fills each groove 16 as shown. , 17 and stops by hitting the lower locking member 20 made of a rivet that passes through the flanges of 17. until inserted into the groove 16.17. This allows the hook 23.2 to be removed from the hole 21. The fixing piece 22 is held in its fixed position in order to prevent the glass plate 18 from coming off. be done. Pass through the holes 26 and 27 provided opposite the flange of one groove 8I176. A lock 28 is installed to secure the glass plate 18 in a fixed position. It is located above the upper edge of the meso.

If it is necessary to remove the fire extinguisher for inspection, the plate 18 can be removed from the device 12. The lock is removed so that it can be taken. At this time, walls 13 and 14 are slightly The cam surface of the catch part 24 is opened outward, and the cam surface of the catch part 24 is connected to the hole 21 that engages with the catch part 24. Release the open engagement. The piece 22 uses the hook 23 held in the hole as a fulcrum. and rotate downward. This allows the fire extinguisher 1o to be taken out freely.

If a fire extinguisher is needed in an emergency, the glass plate 18 can be broken, for example. The debris and fragments will fall downward without any hindrance and the fragments will be used. There is no risk of harm to anyone. Due to the destruction of the glass plate, the fixed piece was damaged at the cam end. Since it pops outward and rotates downward, the eraser can be taken out freely.

Additionally, if an attempt is made to illegally remove a fire extinguisher by breaking a glass plate, security personnel will be alerted to the presence of an intruder. This results in notification of their presence. As mentioned above, the device 12 is equipped with a conventional fire extinguisher attachment. is attached to the back or front of the bracket. For this purpose, the base 15 has holes that match the holes in the bracket, and insert screws into these holes to attach the bracket. The bracket and this device can be fixed to a wall or the like. The above screw is the fire extinguisher 10 When attached to the bracket 11, it is located behind the fire extinguisher 10. For this reason , unless the fire extinguisher is first removed from bracket 11, There is no risk that the device 12 will be removed from the wall. Unauthorized spraying of fire extinguishers is The trigger is held in the bracket and cannot be operated unless the extinguisher is removed. Shape the bracket so that it does not This can be prevented by making the heads of the bins face each other. By this Therefore, unless the fire extinguisher is first removed from the supported position in the device of the invention, It is extremely difficult to inject without permission because the fuel cannot be injected without permission.

Other embodiments with other mounting brackets include a catch on the base wall of the device. You can leave it. Such a bracket has a pair of mounting holes at each end and a shoulder in the middle. are doing. Attach the lower bracket to attach the fixing device to this bracket. The screw is removed and the free end of the bracket is placed so that the catch contacts the shoulder of the bracket. is inserted between the catch and the base wall. The screws are then reinstalled.

The connection between the stopper and the shoulder of the bracket prevents the fixing device 12 from moving upward. Regulated.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the upper and lower parts of the fire extinguisher 1o are visible from all directions. It has become so. Additionally, the glass plate 18 is placed very close to the fire extinguisher. This glass plate restricts the outward movement of the fire extinguisher when the fire extinguisher is Omitting the conventionally known fire extinguisher clip for attaching the fire extinguisher to the bracket You can also do it.

Instead of a lock, the glass plate can be held by means such as spring clips, In this case, the glass plate is slid into place and a spring clip is placed over it. behind the glass plate to a mounting position that restricts removal of the glass plate. child In addition to this, fixing screws may also be used. However, it is a fixation device that causes damage. The fixation may only be removed by an authorized person or a person with the necessary knowledge and skills. It is preferable to be able to do so. In addition, a waterway shaped bracket has sufficient rigidity to prevent outward deflection to remove the glass plate. You can also make one. Of course, for this purpose the bracket may be tubular or It can also be formed into other shapes. Furthermore, if the object does not require inspection; removable fixing means may be omitted, in which case the fixed object The only way to remove it is to connect the sides of the device or other retention means. It is the destruction or removal of the connecting members that are connected.

In another embodiment shown in FIGS. 3-5, the securing device 12b is a large fire extinguisher 30. applied to. In this case, the fire extinguisher 30 is usually a well-known hook type bracket. It is equipped with 31. This bracket should be placed close to the base of the fixation device as shown. It is provided. The fixation device has a shape generally similar to that described above. but However, in this embodiment, the fire extinguisher is provided below the lower edge 19b of the glass plate 18b. and this glass plate is attached to the device 12b and locked by the aforementioned lock 28b. fixed in place. This allows the fire extinguisher to be removed from the bracket 31. fire extinguishers unless the board is broken or removed. cannot be removed from its support bracket.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, a fixed bottle 32 provided on the handle of the fire extinguisher Since it is placed close to the glass plate 18b, it cannot be pulled out. child This prevents the fire extinguisher from being operated without permission.

Figures 6 and 7 show other embodiments used for attaching brittle glass plates. . In Fig. 6, two protrusions fixed separately to the wall are used instead of the waterway-like member. It consists of assembled or assembled parts. In Figure 7, different sizes In order to accommodate the fire extinguisher of It is composed of two members that can be fixed in place.

If necessary, for example by using an alarm box 38 as shown in FIG. , an alarm can also be attached to this device. The alarm box 38 is located on one side of the device W! 14 A microphone attached to the outer surface of the Built-in low switch.

The cam-shaped protrusion 24 of the fixed piece 22, which becomes the operating lever of the microswitch, is inserted into each hole 21. By engaging, the switch remains in an inoperative state and the securing piece cannot be pulled out. The cam-like protrusion operates the switch. Of course, this means breaking the glass plate. happens automatically by This switch only alerts you to the occurrence of a fire. It is also used to activate an alarm to notify the presence of an intruder. Ma Additionally, this switch can be used in place of the manual call switch, As a result, its activation also serves as a signal transmitted to the fire brigade. Therefore, in case of emergency It has the dual function of being able to summon the fire brigade and rescue in time. are doing. Of course, this switch may be mounted by any known method.

Another example is where a switch has an actuation lever that allows the switch to be in an inactive state. When the glass plate is in its installed position for You may also do so. Then, as the glass plate breaks and is removed, it automatically Operate the switch dynamically. Another example is a magnetically operated reed strip. You can also use it. In this case, the reed switch is For example, the fire extinguisher is inactive due to the presence of the fire extinguisher, and is activated when the fire extinguisher is removed.

FIG. 9 shows yet another embodiment of the invention, which embodiment is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. A basic metal plate that cannot be bent into a bracket shaped like a waterway. It is applied to products consisting of a groove member integrated at each free end. . As shown in the figure, the fixing device 50 has a cross section shaped like a waterway, and has a base W! From 52 It has a pair of extending, outwardly branched walls 51. And the base wall is a normal fire extinguisher The w151 facing the fixing device 50, which is attached to the back of the device support bracket, is Facing both sides of the fire extinguisher attached to the support bracket. The self of each side wall 51 The ends are each bent outwardly to form a shelf 53,54, and The shelf portion 53 on the other side is further bent upward to form a locking portion 55, and the shelf portion 53 is further bent upward to form a locking portion 55. The other shelf 54 located opposite is shown for the purpose described below. like It is bent to form a groove 56.

Each shelf 53,54 has a hole 57 in the center and a hole 57 at each end as shown in FIG. The fixing piece 58 having the hook portion 59 engages the hook portion 59 with each hole 57. is provided, thereby restricting the outward movement of the wall 51 of the fixing device 50. There is. A rectangular plate 60 of glass was supported on each shelf 53,54 as shown. It is arranged to cover the fixed piece, and one end of the glass plate is firmly received in the groove 56. The other end is substantially in contact with the locking portion 55. Fixing rod 6 in a U-shape 1 is configured to engage around the shelf portion 53 and the edge of the glass plate 60 adjacent thereto. A circumference for fixing the glass plate 60 to the wall 51 is provided at the free end of the fixing rod. It has a hole 63 corresponding to the hole 69 for inserting a known lock therethrough. This device When in a nearly vertical position, the lock prevents the glass plate from falling off, while the U-shaped A shaped bar 61 prevents the glass plate from being pulled out upward. U-shaped rod 61 The locking portion 55 is made of a glass plate in order to prevent it from moving or rotating outward. It has a height greater than the thickness of 18.

To remove the fire extinguisher for inspection, remove the known lock from hole 63 in the fixing rod and remove it from the glass. The fixing rod 61 that is engaged with the plate 60 and the shelf portion 53 can be removed. and glass The plate 60 and the fixing piece 58 are sequentially removed and the fire extinguisher can be taken out.

If a fire extinguisher is required in an emergency, remove the fixing piece 58 and the fire extinguisher. To remove it, just break the glass plate 60. The side of this device I! ! 51 is the glass plate 6 The fire extinguisher cannot be removed from the well-known bracket unless 0 and the fixing piece 58 are removed. It is so large that it is impossible to do so. Illegally breaking the glass plate 60 and removing the fire extinguisher Even if you try to do so, it will alert the security guard to the presence of the intruder.

As another example of the U-shaped fixing rod 61, a rod 64 having a shape as shown in FIG. 10 may be used. I can be there. This rod 64 is attached at one end to the periphery of the glass plate 60 and the shelf 53. It has a U-shaped part 65 that engages with it, and the other end has a protruding shaft 67 that is fixed to the shelf part 53 and engages with it. It has a matching hole 66. This shaft 67 has 6 holes, and the glass plate can be used as a shelf. 53, a known lock is inserted into said hole.

In yet another embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. A chain or cable extending around the mounting member connected to the chain or the mounting member connected thereto. 71, both free ends of which are connected to members 73 and 74 each having a groove-shaped cross section. ing. In this embodiment, the members are arcuate, with glass attached to each arcuate member. They are connected to each other by a base plate 75. One end of the above chain or cable The section is preferably attached to the arcuate member by a lock 76, which is well known in the art. This makes it possible to remove the fire extinguisher for inspection.

In an emergency, it is sufficient to simply break the glass plate 75, which will uncouple the arcuate member. , the fire extinguisher can be removed. However, the glass plate must be broken before removing the object. Theft can be prevented in advance.

Of course, the members 73,74 may have any shape.

You have to break the glass plate to take out the fire extinguisher, but on the other hand, Even if someone tries to steal it, it would be necessary to break the glass plate, and the security guard would have no idea of the thief's presence or permission to use the object. This will notify you of any unauthorized use.

The present invention provides a maintenance free, compact and aesthetically pleasing device. This device can be installed anywhere, especially in limited space. Ideal for locations where only pace is available.

The sides of the device can be either rigid or flexible, but will not fit any existing fire extinguisher bracket. It may also be made in one piece as part of the project. Additionally, the fixing device is easy to use for transportation purposes. Can be simply stacked and easily attached to existing fire extinguishers.

This device, along with all types of fire extinguishers, is also suitable for securing other similar fittings. It is also suitable for

Objects to be fixed by the device according to the present invention include: must be visible, while requiring a means of retention to keep it secure. For example, it may be an alcohol dispensing bottle, or it may be a communication device. There may be. Additionally, the device is designed to extend over the entire length of the object to be secured. If used in outdoor locations, suitable top protection may be provided. A plate may be coupled to the device.

Embodiments of the invention are clear from the above drawings and are defined in the appended claims. Those skilled in the art may be able to conceive of such modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention. Other embodiments and modifications are also included in the present invention.

Engraving (no changes to the content) Procedural amendment (formality) November 19, 1981 Commissioner of the Patent Office 1 Display of incident PCT/AU82100010 2. Name of the invention Fixation device 3. Person who makes corrections Relationship to the incident: Patent applicant Address: 4215, Australia. Queensland, Ashmore Village, Yangora Crescent No. 62 Name Stoppert Pryon Flave 4 , Daisanjin

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. In a fixing device for fixing an object to a support at a predetermined position, the above object is said retaining means and coupling means cooperating with each other to hold said upper part in said predetermined position; The connecting means is removable so that the object can be removed from the position. A fixation device characterized by. 2. In a fixing device for fixing an object to a support at a predetermined position, a holding means and A connecting means and a fixing means are provided, and the holding means and the connecting means hold the object in the predetermined position. cooperating with each other to hold the object in position, the fixing means retaining the object in the predetermined position; said connecting means is releasable to allow said object to be removed from said position; An anchoring device characterized in that it is removable such that it can be removed from position. 3. The holding means has a base fixed to the support and an opposing part that accommodates the object. and side walls for supporting the connecting means at a position remote from the base. The method according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising supporting means for Fixation device. 4. Each of the above-mentioned supporting means has a side edge of the removable plate that constitutes the above-mentioned connecting means. 4. Fixing device according to claim 3, characterized in that it is a receiving groove. 5. A locking means for restricting the movement of the plate is provided in the at least one groove. The fixing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: 6. The locking means includes a locking member fixed to one end of the groove and a releasable locking member fixed to the other end of the groove. 6. The fixing device according to claim 5, further comprising a locking member that can be used as a locking member. 7. The releasable locking member is a selectively operable lock. A fixing device according to claim 6. 8. The holding means is made of a flexible material, and the connecting means is made of a flexible material. and having positioning means for regulating movement of said side wall to remove said side wall. A fixing device according to any one of claims 3 to 7. 9. The positioning means is a support having protrusions at both ends that engage with holes provided in the groove. and the support is retained in engagement with the hole by the plate. 9. The fixing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: 10. The support means surrounds the object together with the connection means. A fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: 11. The holding means can be fixed to the support and connected by the connecting means. Claims characterized by comprising a flexible string-like member having a free end that is The fixing device according to item 1 or 2. 12. The string-like member is a chain, and one end of the chain is attached to the fixing means. The fixing device according to claim 11, characterized in that the fixing device is connected by a lock constituting the fixing device. Place. 13. The free end portion is provided with support means for supporting the connection means. 13. The fixing device according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that: 14. Claim 1, wherein the connecting means is a fragile plate. 14. The fixing device according to any one of Item 13. 15. The above object is a fire extinguisher supported on the above support by a mounting bracket. , and the holding means is fixed to the support body by the mounting bracket. The fixing device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: 168 The base has the above-mentioned mounting in order to be able to fix the above-mentioned holding means to the support body. A special feature is that a hole is formed through which the fixing q for fixing the attached bracket to the support body is formed. 16. The fixing device according to claim 15, characterized in that: 17. In a fixing device for fixing a fire extinguisher to a support, each of the above-mentioned A brittle plate is installed on the side wall at a position away from the base to surround the fire extinguisher. A fixation device characterized in that it is provided with a support means for supporting a body. 18. The above side walls are designed to cover both sides of the fire extinguisher in order to expose a considerable portion of the fire extinguisher to the outside. The fixation according to claim 17, characterized in that the fixation terminates in the middle of the end portions. Device. 19. Claim 17, wherein the fragile plate is a glass plate. or the fixing device according to item 18. 20. The base is attached to the neck of the fire extinguisher in order to restrict vertical movement of the fire extinguisher. Claim 17, characterized in that it has a positioning part disposed around the 20. The fixing device according to any one of items 1 to 19.