WO1995029796A1 - Ablagevorrichtung - Google Patents
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- WO1995029796A1 WO1995029796A1 PCT/DE1995/000539 DE9500539W WO9529796A1 WO 1995029796 A1 WO1995029796 A1 WO 1995029796A1 DE 9500539 W DE9500539 W DE 9500539W WO 9529796 A1 WO9529796 A1 WO 9529796A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
- B25H5/00—Tool, instrument or work supports or storage means used in association with vehicles; Workers' supports, e.g. mechanics' creepers
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- the invention relates to a storage device according to the preamble of claim 1 or 13.
- auxiliaries such as tools, measuring devices, descriptions, plans, spare parts to be exchanged or exchanged, etc.
- auxiliaries such as tools, measuring devices, descriptions, plans, spare parts to be exchanged or exchanged, etc.
- This is extremely dangerous, because in the engine compartment forgotten aids (e.g. tools) may can lead to serious damage, but there is also the danger of storing tools in the engine compartment that they fall into places of the engine that are difficult or difficult to access, which means that additional time-consuming and costly work is necessary to remove the relevant tool to recover.
- optical damage in particular damage to painted or otherwise refined surfaces, cannot be ruled out, which are not accepted in high-quality vehicles and which require time-consuming and costly repairs or repairs.
- the object of the invention is to remedy this disadvantage and to show an improved storage device which is arranged with at least one receptacle on the engine compartment directly at the respective work area, ie wherever work, for example inspection, maintenance, repair, etc., is carried out can be.
- a storage device is designed in accordance with the characterizing part of patent claim 1 or 13.
- the support frame of the storage device is positioned on the open engine compartment in such a way that the at least one cross member extends with its longitudinal extension transversely or perpendicularly to the vehicle axis over the open engine compartment.
- the at least one receptacle or shelf is then provided on this cross member, which is formed, for example, by a shell which is open at the top.
- the aids required for the respective work such as Tools, measuring devices, printed instructions, drawings, spare parts etc. are included in such a way that these aids are easily accessible by the person performing the work in the working position. In particular, the working person does not have to leave the working position.
- the temporary storage of aids on the engine or other surfaces in the engine compartment is no longer necessary.
- the tray is designed like a tray. Larger measuring devices can then be placed on this shelf. Furthermore, a shell is then provided in this case, which preferably forms a plurality of compartments which are open at the top and in which tools, in particular special tools, measuring devices, etc., required for certain work can be arranged in an orderly manner together with spare parts. In particular, there is also the possibility of providing several such shells, each of which is then equipped or pre-equipped with the tools, measuring instruments, spare parts, etc. required for special work.
- the support frame preferably has a cross member or a crossmember which has a bead-like depression in the longitudinal direction on its circumference.
- At least one bearing piece is then provided on the underside of the receptacle, with which the shelf can be placed on the cross member, in such a way that a projection provided on the bearing piece or otherwise on the shelf engages in the longitudinal groove of the cross member and thereby the deposit on the cross member secures against tipping.
- FIG. 1 shows a simplified perspective illustration of an embodiment of the holder according to the invention
- FIG. 2 shows a cross section through the crossbar of the holder according to FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 shows a further exploded view of a further embodiment of the storage device according to the invention.
- Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the storage device of Figure 3 in use.
- FIG. 5 shows an enlarged partial view of a longitudinal section through the shelf of FIG. 4; - ⁇ -
- FIG. 7 in a simplified representation and in section a latch for use in the storage device of Figures 3-6;
- FIG. 8 shows an enlarged detail view of a section similar to FIG. 6 in a further possible embodiment
- FIGS. 9 shows a section through the crossmember in the region of the transition between the tube piece and this crossmember in a modified embodiment of the storage device of FIGS. 3-7;
- the storage device shown in the figures is used for storing, receiving, etc. of aids, for example tools, spare parts, drawings, descriptions or instructions, etc., which in repair and maintenance work, particularly in the area of the engine compartment 2, are only shown in FIG. 1 indicated by the body 3 passenger car are required.
- the storage device essentially consists of a support frame 1 with a cross member, which in the embodiment shown is formed by a single cross member 4 and with two stand or bearing elements 5, each provided at one end of the cross member or cross member 4.
- the bearing elements 5 each made from a length of a metal profile by bending, namely bow or U-shaped with two legs 5 'and 5''which project downwards from a yoke or bracket section 5''' which connects these legs to one another.
- the two bearing elements 5 are arranged with their planes defined by the legs 5 ', 5''and the yoke section 5''' in the use case of the storage device in the vertical direction or approximately in the vertical direction and thus transversely to the longitudinal extent of the crossbar 4, namely in such a way that one leg 5 'or 5''of a bearing element 5 is opposite the corresponding leg 5' or 5 '' of the other bearing element 5 in the direction parallel to the crossbar 4.
- the longitudinal extensions of the yoke sections 5 ′′ ′′ and also the longitudinal extensions of the crossbar 4 lie in a common plane, which is essentially a horizontal plane when the storage device is used.
- the crossmember 4 is also made of a hollow metal profile, in the embodiment shown from several telescoping sections 4 ', 4' 'and 4' '', which allow the length of the crossbar to be adjusted the middle section 4 ′′ with the smaller outer cross section extends with its two ends into an outer section 4 ′ or 4 ′′ ′′.
- the sections 4 ', 4' 'and 4' '' each have a rectangular inner and outer cross section, the inner cross section of the sections 4 'and 4' '' of course corresponding to the outer cross section of the middle section 4 ''.
- clamping or locking means 6 lockable.
- clamping or locking means 6 are formed, for example, by at least one clamping screw or else by resilient or elastic gill means.
- the outer sections 4 'and 4''' are each welded to the associated bearing element 5 or to the yoke section 5 ' 1 ', in such a way that the transition between the respective section 4 'or 4''' and the yoke section 5 '''is much closer to the rear leg 5''than the front leg 5'.
- the crossbar 4 and the bearing elements 5 are preferably made of light metal, for example an aluminum alloy.
- the legs 5 ′ and 5 ′′ form feet which, at least on their outer surfaces, consist of an elastic material having a high coefficient of friction, for example of rubber or a rubber-like plastic.
- sleeves 7, closed at the bottom, made of the aforementioned material are pushed onto the lower ends of the legs 5 ′ and 5 ′′ for this purpose.
- the storage device or the support frame 1 is placed over the open engine compartment such that the bearing elements 5 with their feet formed by the sleeves 7 are inserted from above into the water drainage channels 8, which are usually on the two, the engine compartment 2 on the Longitudinal sides of the vehicle are provided, in such a way that the crossbar 4 lies in the horizontal direction transversely to the vehicle axis, and preferably so far from the vehicle interior that the repair or working area is seen from the front of the vehicle, in front of the crossbar 4 located.
- the insertion of the storage device In the engine compartment this also takes place in particular in such a way that the bearing elements 5 point with their legs 5 'to the front of the vehicle.
- a shell is designated by 9, which consists, for example, of metal, for example aluminum, but preferably at least partially of plastic.
- This shell which has a rectangular shape in plan view of its open upper side, is provided on one of its narrow sides with a bracket 10, which can also be placed on the central portion 4 '' of the crossbar 4 in such a way that this bracket 10 the crossbar 4 positively encloses and thereby the shell 9 is held on one side on the crossmember 4, in such a way that this shell extends substantially horizontally away from the crossmember 4 in the case of use, in the same direction as the greater lengths of the yoke sections 5 1 ' 1 to the front of the vehicle.
- the shell 9 is used to hold and accommodate tools that are necessary for repair or maintenance.
- the shell 9 can also be used to hold or store the spare parts and other aids required for repair and maintenance.
- a plurality of shells 9 can also be provided, which can be used either selectively or together on the crossmember 4.
- FIG. 1 also indicates a wall plate in FIG. 1, which can also be removably attached to the cross-member 4 for illuminating the work area, with a bracket or holder corresponding to the bracket 10.
- the outer surfaces of the crossbar 4 or of the central section 4 '' are in use in horizontal or substantially horizontal or vertical planes, ie the top and bottom of the central section 4 '' are parallel to the planes the above-mentioned plane including the longitudinal extent of the crossbar and the yoke sections 5 '''.
- FIGS. 3-6 show a further, preferred embodiment of the storage device according to the invention.
- this consists of the support frame 12, which has the rod-like crossmember 13 formed by a tubular hollow profile and the two stand elements 14, with which the storage device or the support frame 12 in the same manner as was described for the support frame 1 can be parked transversely to the vehicle in the area of the open engine compartment 2, again on surfaces provided to the side of the engine compartment, for example in the area of the water channels 8 there.
- Both legs 16 and 17 in turn form a base with which the support on the surface provided on the side of the engine compartment Body stands up.
- the longer leg 17 is shoe- in the area of its end well extended.
- Both legs each have a flat lower base 16 'or 17', the base 17 'in the view corresponding to FIG. 6 has a greater length.
- the legs 16 and 17 are normally in a common plane which is perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the crossmember 13 and are designed like flat levers in such a way that the larger surface sides of these legs are parallel to the aforementioned plane.
- a pipe piece 18 projecting from this head piece is provided, which is arranged with its longitudinal extension perpendicular to the aforementioned plane of the legs 16 and 17.
- the head piece 15 is made in one piece with the legs 16 and 17 from a resilient plastic by molding.
- the pipe section 18 is made of metal, preferably of an aluminum alloy, and its one end is extrusion-coated with the plastic forming the head section 15 and the legs 16 and 17.
- the cross member 13 consists of a length of a tubular profile made of metal, preferably also made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy, this profile having an essentially oval cross section with a groove-shaped indentation or bead extending in the longitudinal direction 19, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the crossmember 13 over the entire length of this crossmember, is provided in the region of the largest cross section of the oval tubular profile forming the crossmember 13, namely symmetrically to an imaginary one enclosing the larger cross-sectional axis and the longitudinal axis of the crossmember 13 Level, and which is only open to the outer surface of the cross member 13 and at the two ends of this cross member.
- each stand element 14 has a cross section adapted to the inner cross section of the cross member 13 such that the pipe sections 18 for fastening the Stand elements 15 are pushed into one end of the cross member 13 and held there by a clamp fit or by a resilient catch.
- a resilient catch 20 is provided which can snap into an opening 22 of the cross member 13 with a catch element 21.
- the latching element 21 consists of a rounded pin provided on a leaf spring 23 and is arranged in such a way that the openings 22 are located in the rectangular bead 19, ie are essentially invisible.
- the openings 22 preferably form a row of holes at the ends of the cross member 13, so that by more or less deep insertion of the tube pieces 18 into the cross member 13 also an adjustment of the length of the support frame 12 and thus an adaptation of this support frame to the width of the engine compartment 2 of concerned vehicle is possible.
- the head piece 15 and the legs 16 and 17 of each stand element 14 are made of a plastic which has a certain intrinsic elasticity, the legs 16 and 17 in particular can be easily bent by the user in such a way that the storage device fits vehicles of different types.
- the pipe sections 18 are held in the respective head section 15 such that the longer cross-sectional axis of the oval cross-sectional profile of these pipe sections lies parallel or approximately parallel to an imaginary plane that runs parallel to the longitudinal extension of the pipe sections 18 and the standing surfaces 16 ' and 17 '.
- the traverse 13 with the larger cross-sectional axis of its oval cross-section lies essentially in the horizontal direction when the storage device is used.
- 24 designates a tray-like tray, which can be positioned anywhere along the crossmember 13 and has a top, essentially rectangular, shelf surface or top side, which is delimited by a circumferential edge 25 that is closed and protrudes slightly above the shelf surface.
- the shelf 24 On the underside, the shelf 24 has a bearing piece 26 projecting over the underside, which is essentially a strip-like projection which extends parallel to one of the longer sides of the shelf 24 and from one of these longer sides which forms the rear of the shelf 24, has a smaller distance than from the other long side, which forms the front of the shelf 24.
- the bearing element has a groove-like recess 27 which extends over the entire length of this bearing element and is open at both ends and open at both ends, the shape of which is adapted to the oval outer cross section of the crossmember 13 and accordingly forms a concavely curved contact surface 27 with which the shelf 24 or whose bearing element 26 is supported on the top of the cross member 13. As shown in FIG.
- this contact surface 27 extends approximately over half the circumference of the cross member 13, specifically over the upper part of the outer surface of this cross member.
- the bearing element 26 furthermore has a strip-like projection 28 which extends over the entire length of this bearing element and which projects beyond the bearing surface 27 on the edge of the bearing surface adjacent to the rear of the shelf 24 and can be inserted into the bead-like recess 19 of the cross member 13 is.
- the bearing piece 26, with which the shelf 24 can be placed like a rider on the crossmember 13, is provided off-center, ie the rear long side of the shelf 24 is much closer than the front long side and thus also the center of gravity of the shelf 24 between the bearing piece 26 and the front 24 'of the shelf 24 is the shelf 24 after being placed on the cross member 13 by the protrusion 28 engaging in the groove 19 reliably secured, wherein a particularly simple exposure and removal of the shelf 24 on or from the cross member 13 is possible.
- Tools, measuring devices, manuals, etc. can be stored on the shelf 24 for repair and maintenance work.
- a tray is designated, which can be inserted into the shelf 24 and forms several compartments open at the top of this tray, namely a larger compartment 30, a medium-sized compartment 31 and three smaller compartments 32, the latter on one long side the rectangular shell 29 are connected to one another and to the compartment 30, namely in the direction of the other longitudinal side of the shell 29 behind the larger compartment 30.
- the shell 29 is used for the orderly accommodation and reception of tools, spare parts, measuring devices, etc., which are required for a specific repair or maintenance work.
- the shell 29 with the appropriate tools, measuring instruments, spare or Aus ⁇ is exchanged hone, etc. prepared ', which takes place at a larger workshop by the tools and spare parts output.
- the tray 29 with the tools, measuring devices, exchanged parts, etc. is removed from the shelf 24 and returned to the workshop area provided for storing tools.
- a shelf or a cupboard is provided for receiving several shells 29, each of which is prepared for certain work with the special tools or measuring instruments required for this.
- the tray 24 and also the shell 29 are made with all of their elements in one piece from plastic by injection molding.
- Fig. 8 shows an enlarged sectional view similar to Fig. 6, another possible embodiment, which differs from the embodiment of Figs. 3-7 only in that the bearing piece 26 on the opposite side of the projection 28 as a clip or elastic clip 33 is formed which, when the tray is fastened to the crossmember 13, engages behind this crossmember in the manner of a clip or clip, whereby the tray 24 is additionally secured.
- FIG 9 shows a section through the crossmember 13 and the pipe section 18.
- a plastic hose 34 is shrunk onto the pipe section 18 and the crossmember 13, so that the transition between the crossmember 13 and the pipe section 18 is covered is and there is a play-free movement between the cross member 13 and the pipe section.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 show an embodiment in which the shelf 24 can also be rotated, that is to say with the rear edge 24 ′′ facing forward on the crossmember 13, in an inclined position in which the front-facing edge 24 '' is lower than the rear-facing edge 24 '.
- the tray then serves as a support for operating instructions, etc., which are particularly easy to read due to the inclination.
- This inclination is achieved in that the bearing piece 26 forms a recess 35 into which the crossmember 13 or the profile forming it fits exactly in the two positions.
- bearing elements 5 in an adjustable manner on the crossbar 4 or in such a manner that they can be configured in such a way that they can be adapted to the course of the water channels 8 or to another standing area in the case of different vehicle types.
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US08/737,116 US5873311A (en) | 1995-04-25 | 1995-04-25 | Parts tray for use in an opened engine compartment |
EP95915803A EP0804318A1 (de) | 1994-05-03 | 1995-04-25 | Ablagevorrichtung |
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DEP4415431.3 | 1994-05-03 | ||
DE4415431A DE4415431C2 (de) | 1994-05-03 | 1994-05-03 | Ablagevorrichtung |
DEP4435526.2 | 1994-10-05 | ||
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DEP4447299.4 | 1994-12-30 | ||
DE19501218.6 | 1995-01-17 | ||
DE19501218A DE19501218A1 (de) | 1994-05-03 | 1995-01-17 | Ablagevorrichtung |
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