WO2008055639A1

WO2008055639A1 - Device for fastening a panel curtain

Info

Publication number: WO2008055639A1
Application number: PCT/EP2007/009569
Authority: WO
Inventors: Claus Moosbauer
Original assignee: Hans Leitl Ohg Heimtextilien
Priority date: 2006-11-07
Filing date: 2007-11-05
Publication date: 2008-05-15
Also published as: DE102006052493A1; WO2008055639A8

Abstract

A device for the releasable fastening of a fabric, paper and/or plastic sheet (2), in particular a panel curtain, is provided, wherein one of the edges of the sheet or the curtain is held between two clamping strips (4, 6), wherein one (6) of the two clamping strips is articulated on the other (4) and can be pivoted with respect to the latter into an over-dead-centre position in which the fabric or like strip can be held clamped between the two strips.

Description

"Device for fastening a panel curtain"

Description

The present invention relates to a device for releasably securing a fabric, paper and / or plastic web, in particular a surface curtain, wherein one of the edges of the web or the curtain is held between two clamping strips.

Under panel curtain or curtain are understood here all sheet or sheet-like curtains, as they are known from the prior art. These include u.a. Curtains, stoles, sunshades, vertical or horizontal blinds, roller blinds or any other known embodiment of paper, cloth or plastic sheets. Usually such panel curtains on walls, window frames or ceilings and in particular inclined ceilings, such as mounted in front of skylights.

Various methods and devices are known from the prior art for this purpose. Thus, it is customary to provide the surface curtain with corresponding hook receptacles, in which then appropriate curtain hooks can be threaded, which are then in turn inserted into curtain rails. It is also known to sew on the upper end of the panel curtain loops, which are then also connected via corresponding hooks with the curtain rail or can be threaded directly over a rod curtain rail.

Moreover, it is known to sow bearing elements or bearing rods at the upper edge of the panel curtain, which can then be clamped or inserted into corresponding curtain rails. However, all of the aforementioned methods and devices for mounting or suspending a panel curtain have the disadvantage that very complex process steps for mounting the receiving elements on the panel curtain must be performed. Especially the sewing of loops, the sewing of corresponding mounting elements or even the formation of corresponding hook receptacles for mounting the aforementioned hook elements is very time consuming and beyond costly. Especially with panel curtains made of very sensitive fabrics, it is also very problematic to attach the aforementioned mounting elements on the surface curtain itself. Here is often the use of a reinforcing tape, which must be glued to the panel curtain or sewn to this, necessary. This step is time consuming and costly. In addition, the above-mentioned mounting elements has the disadvantage that an individual adaptation of the surface curtain length or an inclination of the surface curtain, for example when mounting on gable walls, if at all, only with costly modification work on the surface curtain is possible.

For at least partially eliminating the above drawbacks, devices for fixing the aforementioned panel curtains are known from the prior art, which consist of two terminal strips, between which the curtain is clamped or held. These two terminal strips are connected to each other via a screw, which builds the necessary clamping force on the curtain and fixed it securely in its storage.

Here, however, the disadvantage lies in the fact that usually a special tool is required for mounting in order to apply the clamping force between the two terminal strips. In addition, due to the screw connection between the two terminal strips, the manufacture of the device is very expensive and expensive.

The present invention is therefore the object of further developing a device for releasably securing a fabric, paper and / or plastic web, in particular a surface curtain of the aforementioned type such that an easier installation with reduced manufacturing costs is possible.

This object is achieved by a device according to claim 1. In particular, this object is achieved by a device for releasably securing a fabric, paper and / or plastic web, in particular a surface curtain, wherein one of the edges of the web or the curtain is held between two terminal strips, and wherein one of the two terminal strips hinged to the other and is pivotable relative to this in an over-center position, in which the fabric or the like web can be clamped between the two strips.

The device according to the invention, also referred to below as the clamping rail, can simply be clamped at one edge of the curtain by pivoting the articulated terminal strip from an opening to a closed position. After clamping the panel curtain can then be attached via the clamping rail at the respective installation location, ie a wall, a ceiling, etc. A fundamental advantage of this is that no preparatory steps on the panel curtain itself are necessary. Thus, almost independently of the fabric of the panel curtain, an edge of the curtain is inserted into the clamping area between the two terminal strips and locked by the pivoting of a terminal block. Thus, an adaptation of the panel curtain is possible at any time and completely without any problems. If this length is therefore to be shortened, the pivotable clamping strip can be pivoted into the opening position, and the panel curtain can be removed and, for example, shortened in length with scissors or a similar tool. An adaptation, for example for mounting a panel curtain on a gable wall is also possible by the panel curtain is easily adapted to the required inclination of the adjacent ceiling. In addition to the simple adaptation of the panel curtain to desired ambient conditions also the formation of the invention facilitates the assembly of the curtain in the clamping rail itself, since no tools such as screwdrivers or similar tools must be used.

The use of an over-center mechanism guarantees a secure clamping effect of the clamping rail and also the very inexpensive production. The Übertotpunkt- mechanism is understood here any mechanism that requires a certain activation energy, namely the energy to overcome a dead center, and then automatically presses in a clamping position or Übertotpunktlage or in an opening position. What is relevant here is that the over-center mechanism guarantees at least one stable position, namely a stable position of the terminal strip in the closed position. Although a stable position in the opening position is advantageous because it allows the simple insertion of the panel curtain, but not necessarily required. That's the way it is, for example also conceivable to arrange or form the Übertotpunkt-Mechanistnus that he basically pushes the terminal block only in the clamping position, while this must be actively held by the user in the open position to insert the panel curtain.

Preferably, the articulation of a terminal strip on the other terminal strip is spaced therefrom, wherein on the pivotally mounted terminal block one of the other terminal block facing projection, in particular web or Schnappfortsatz is arranged, whose width is slightly greater than the distance between the articulation of a terminal block of the other terminal block, so that the web by pivoting the one terminal strip in an over-center position relative to the articulation of the same or vice versa can be brought. This design guarantees the very cost-effective design of the over-center mechanism by the assignment of the web to a pivotable terminal block. After the exceeding or "over sliding" of the dead center, the web pushes the terminal block further into the closed or open position The formation of the above-described spacing between the articulation of one terminal block and the other terminal strip can be characterized by the execution of the hereinafter referred to as the rear In addition, all other methods and techniques known from the prior art can be used to form the spacing required for this purpose.

Preferably, the two terminal strips are integrally connected by a film hinge. This embodiment is known from the prior art, very inexpensive realization of a linkage, which reduces the production costs of the device according to the invention in particular.

Advantageously, the pivotally hinged terminal strip is formed by an angle, in particular L-profile. This way is the very cost-effective design of the pivotable terminal block with the bridge described above possible, which is a crucial component of the Übertotpunkt-λlechanismus.

Preferably, the web is formed as a further terminal block. This means that in the clamping position, not only the hinged clamping strip hinged to the rear clamping strip clamps the panel curtain, but also the

Web, so that the surface curtain is fixed by at least two components. In this context, it should be mentioned that, of course, in the device according to the invention or The clamping rail according to the invention can also be provided with a plurality of clamping bars and several bars, for example for adaptation to different vertical surface curtains or to provide the clamping effect

Preferably, the inventive device is at least partially formed of an elastic Mateiial This significantly facilitates the realization of the aforementioned Ubertotpunkt-Mechamsmus In addition, an at least partially elastic execution guarantees a longevity of the clamping rail even under heavy loads Another advantage, however, for each Off The guide rail of the clamping rail is valid, that in particular due to the elasticity almost any commercially available material within certain limits, regardless of its thickness, can be mounted by means of the inventive device, since an adaptation to the fabric without changing the rail is possible

Preferably, in particular, the articulation is formed such that both a pivoting movement and a translational movement of the terminal strips relative to each other ausfuhrbar In this way, in particular the realization of the above-mentioned Ubertotpunkt-Mechamsmus by a arranged on the terminal bar web is possible So when pivoting the terminal block In the direction of the clamping position, the web approximates the dead center, whereby the terminal strip is temporarily "pushed" away from the rear terminal block. This pathway is made possible in particular by the aforesaid translatory movement of the terminal strip. After overcoming the Uber dead point, the terminal strip then moves back to the jaw-like terminal block Naturally, however, it is also possible that not only the linkage, but also, for example, a part of the rear clamping strip translates such a linkage orische movement allowed in this context is again _j edoch not restrictive, pointed out the elastic execution of the clamping rail

Preferably, at least one terminal strip on at least one Klemmfoitsatz

Here, for example, continuations with a corresponding Gummiesit surface structure, a thawed Obeiflachen- structure or continuation with a plurality% of pressing elements etc \ orstellbai Natuihch can also be used as a terminal block executed bridge corresponding Klemmfortsatz up iron Preferably, the device comprises at least one connecting element for mounting the device on a wall, a ceiling, a window, a curtain rail, along a curtain rail moved or sliding roll or sliding element or similar device or a similar installation site. This connection element can be any type of element with which the device is connected to the corresponding

Mounting location can be mounted. Here are u.a. corresponding eyelet elements, but also curtain slides, hooks or similar loop elements conceivable. For example, it is possible to arrange a corresponding loop element on the device into which a slide or slide element known from the prior art can then be inserted or suspended, which in turn is then movably inserted into a curtain rail. Of course, the direct connection of the sliding element as a connection element to the device is also possible here. In addition, in this context, it is also possible to provide the clamping rail with a connecting element designed as a rolling or winding device, so that the surface curtain can be rolled up and down together with the clamping rail via this winding device.

Preferably, the connecting element via an adapter element, in particular releasably attachable to the clamping rail, in particular within a L-shaped profile extension det rear terminal block einhak- or clamped. This particular releasable attachment of the connection element via an adapter element on the device according to the invention increases the versatility of the clamping rail, since they can be fixed at identical locations at different locations. For attachment of the connecting element on the adapter element all plug-in, snap, snap, screw or similar fastening devices are applicable, as they are known from the prior art. Also, it is generally conceivable, of course, the connecting element or the

Form adapter element for mounting the device as an adhesive strip or as a similar fastener.

Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

In the following an embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail, which is described in more detail with reference to the drawings. Hereby show:

1 is an isometric view of the device or the clamping rail in an open position from the front; Fig. 2 is an isometric view of the clamping rail in one

Opening position from the rear;

3 shows a side view of the clamping rail in the opening position or over-center position;

4 shows a side view of the clamping rail in a dead center position; and

Fig. 5 is a side view of the clamping rail in a clamping position or Übertotpunktlage.

In the following, the same reference numerals are used for the same and the same-acting parts, sometimes with the same components indexed reference numerals find their application.

1 and 2 show an isometric view of the device according to the invention, which is also referred to below as the clamping rail 1, in each case from the front (FIG. 1) and from the rear (FIG. 2) in an opening position P ₀ . The clamping rail 1 is designed here as a multi-limb profiled rail, and comprises a rear terminal block 4, to which a pivotable terminal strip 6 is articulated via a linkage 5. The linkage 5 is formed here as a film hinge and allows the pivoting of the terminal block 6 relative to the rear terminal strip 4. On the terminal block 6, a web 9 is arranged substantially orthogonal, which together with the rear terminal strip 4 forms an over-center mechanism 8 , In this respect, therefore, the pivotally hinged terminal strip 6 and the web 9 are formed as an L-profile.

Both terminal strips 4, 6 are here designed so that between the articulation 5 of a terminal block 6 and the other terminal strip 4 a certain distance is formed. Among other things, a clamping area 3 is formed by this distance, in which a panel curtain 2 is inserted here. This panel curtain 2 is here, for example, a fabric that can be mounted as a sun protection device in front of a window. Of course, all other panel curtains mentioned above can also be arranged here.

If now the pivotable clamping strip 6 together with the web 9 (here in drawing plane) pressed down, slides a free end 11 of the web 9 at the rückwär- terminal strip 4 or on the arranged on the rear terminal block 4 panel curtain 2, overcomes a dead center 10 (see Fig. 4) and urges after overcoming the dead center 10 in a clamping position P _κ or Übertotpunktlage (see Fig. 5). In this embodiment, both the terminal strip 6 and the web 9 each have a clamping extension 12, which serves to better fix the panel curtain 2 in the clamping position P _κ .

This closing operation is shown schematically in FIGS. 3 to 5. Shown here is in each case a side view of the clamping rail 1, as already described in FIGS. 1 and 2. 3 shows the clamping rail in an opening position P ₀ , Fig. 4, the clamping rail 1 in a dead center position P _τ and finally Fig. 5, the clamping rail 1 in a clamping position P _κ .

At a pivoting of the terminal block 6 together with the web 9 planning position of the Öff- P ₀ to the clamping position P _κ first engages the free end 11, a clamping extension 12 is formed at the here applied to the rear clamping strip 4 and on which there Panel curtain 2 on. If then an increased pivoting force is applied to the pivotable terminal block 6, the web 9 slides on to the dead center 10 to. In order to allow this sliding movement, the film hinge 5 is formed so that it not only allows a pivoting movement, but also a translational movement, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. Since the pivot point 7 of the rear terminal block 4 has a smaller distance than the width of the web 9, moves during pivoting of the terminal block 6 while reaching the dead center 10 of the same from the rear terminal block 4 away (see Fig. 4). After exceeding the dead center 10, this pivot point 7 then moves slightly back to the rear terminal block 4. Of course, it is also possible to achieve this translational movement not by a corresponding design of the articulation 5, but for example by a corresponding partially elastic formation of a holding region 4a of the terminal strip 4 shown here or by an elastic design of the web 9.

It is also visible in this imple mentation form that when exceeding the dead center 10, due to the pivotal movement applied here, the surface curtain 2 further slips into the clamping region 3, which is the same fixation

It should be mentioned here that the rear clamping strip 4 can also be formed with a corresponding bearing element (not shown), for example a rubberized layer or a toothed rail, in order to improve the friction within the clamping area 3 and thus the fixation of the surface curtain 2. Finally, FIG. 5 shows how the clamping strip 6 and the web 9 with their respective clamping extensions 12 fix the panel curtain 2 within the clamping area 3. If now the panel curtain 2 are released from the clamping rail 1, the pivoting movement takes place in the opposite direction, so that the terminal block 6 and the web 9 release the panel curtain 2.

Also shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 is a connecting element 13, which serves to mount the clamping rail 1 together with the clamped panel curtain 2 on a curtain rail or similar device or else directly on a wall, a window, etc. In this embodiment, the connecting element 13 is shown as a curtain slide, which can be moved in a curtain rail (not shown) can be added. For this purpose, the clamping rail 1 has an adapter element 14, which is formed essentially L-shaped on the rear clamping strip 4. In this adapter element 14, the connecting element 13 can be releasably engaged. If the clamping rail 1 according to the invention is now to be mounted in a different manner, the connecting element 13 designed here as a curtain slide can be easily detached from the clamping rail 1 and replaced by another connecting element, for example a simple loop element.

S e c tio n s

1 device or clamping rail

2 panel curtain

3 clamping area

4 terminal block or rear terminal block

4a holding area of the terminal block

5 linkage

6 terminal block or pivotable terminal block

7 articulation point

8 over-center mechanism

9 footbridge

10 Overtot point

11 free end

12 clamping extension

13 connection element

14 adapter element P ₀ opening position or over-center position

P _κ clamping position

P _τ dead center position or over-center position

Claims

"Device for fixing a panel curtain" claims

1. Device for releasably securing a fabric, paper and / or plastic web, in particular a surface curtain, wherein one of the edges of the web or the curtain between two terminal strips (4, 6) is held, as dur chgekennzeichnet that the one ( 6) of the two terminal strips hinged to the other (4) and is pivotable relative to this in an over-center position, in which the fabric od. Like. Web (2) can be clamped between the two strips (4, 6).

2. Device according to claim 1, dad ur chgekennzeichnet that the articulation (7) of a terminal strip (6) on the other terminal block (4) is spaced therefrom, and on the pivotally mounted terminal block (6) one of the other terminal strip (4 ) associated projection, in particular web (9) is arranged, whose width is slightly greater than the distance between the articulation (5) of a terminal strip (6) of the other terminal block (4), so that the web

(9) by pivoting a terminal strip (6) in an over-center position relative to the articulation (5) thereof or vice versa can be brought.

3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the two terminal strips (4, 6) are connected to each other by a film hinge (5),

4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pivotally hinged terminal strip (6) is formed by an angle, in particular L-profile

5. Device according to one of claims 2 to 4, d a du c h e c e n e s in that the web (9) is formed as a further terminal strip.

6. A device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (1) is formed at least partially from an elastic material.

7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, in particular, the articulation (5) is designed such that both a pivoting movement and a translational movement of the clamping strips (4, 6) relative to each other is executable.

8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one clamping strip (4, 6) has at least one clamping extension (12).

9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, e e e n e e c h e s e by at least one connection element (13) for mounting the device (1) on a

Wall, a ceiling, a window, a curtain rail, along a curtain rail movable or sliding roll or sliding element or similar device.

10. The device according to claim 9, since you rchge ke nnze ic hnet that the connection element (13) via an adapter element (14) in particular detachably on the device (1) can be attached, in particular within an L-shaped profile extension of the rear terminal block (4 ) can be hooked or clamped.