EP0808283B1 - Washer pack - Google Patents

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EP0808283B1
EP0808283B1 EP96901797A EP96901797A EP0808283B1 EP 0808283 B1 EP0808283 B1 EP 0808283B1 EP 96901797 A EP96901797 A EP 96901797A EP 96901797 A EP96901797 A EP 96901797A EP 0808283 B1 EP0808283 B1 EP 0808283B1
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Stefan Baumgartner
Daniel Gasser
Jürg MAURER
Walter Seifert
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D63/00—Flexible elongated elements, e.g. straps, for bundling or supporting articles
    • B65D63/10—Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Filamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wires; Joints between ends thereof
    • B65D63/12—Joints produced by deformation or tying of ends of elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D5/00—Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form
    • E04D5/14—Fastening means therefor
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D5/00—Roof covering by making use of flexible material, e.g. supplied in roll form
    • E04D5/14—Fastening means therefor
    • E04D5/144—Mechanical fastening means
    • E04D5/145—Discrete fastening means, e.g. discs or clips

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  • the invention relates to packaging with washers according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a package for a stack of washers is known from US Pat. No. 5,163,580, which is held together by a plastic band which is held in all washers existing through hole is guided.
  • the plastic tape is on the ends of the stack folded over and welded together, so that a kind of knot is created, the larger than the through holes in the washers so as to hold them together.
  • After the insertion in the magazine is pulled on the plastic band until a welded End of the band deformed so that it passes through the through holes in the washers slips through.
  • the size of the end of the tape must match the size of the Through holes in the washers should be matched to ensure that the stack stays together is also ensured, as is the possibility of pulling the tape out of the stack can.
  • WO 84/03874 is a packaging of small parts according to the preamble of the claim 1 known, in which the stacked parts have through holes in the plastic rods be introduced. To remove the small parts from the stack, the Plastic rods are gradually pulled out or sheared off piece by piece. In doing so, however under certain circumstances parts of the plastic rods still remaining in the through holes be removed, which is expensive.
  • a binder device with bundled binders has also become known (CH-A-673 306), in which the binders of the bundle with their sleeves on guide and Holding wires are lined up in a number that corresponds to a hand serving. For removal The free ends of the guide and retaining wires are bent open by binders, whereupon the individual binders can be deducted from the same. For packaging with Large-size washers are these guide and retaining wires in this form not suitable.
  • the object of the invention is to provide packaging according to the preamble of claim 1 improve that a stack of washers as easily and quickly as possible for storage and the transport is packable, with a mutual security against rotation of one another Stacked washers ensured and the packaging when inserted of the stack in the magazine of a setting tool should be quickly removable.
  • the measures according to the invention make a corresponding stack of large areas Washers held tightly together and also a mutual rotation of the stacked washers is guaranteed.
  • Such a stack of washers can be easily stored in a magazine as a closed package a setting tool are introduced so that no problems arise during insertion.
  • the metal or plastic wire forming a U-shape by a very simple Tool e.g. a screwdriver or pliers, are pulled upwards, so that the ends of his legs are bent to an acute or right angle and pull all the wire out of the washers' through holes can.
  • the wire consists of two separate sections, which are in the area of one of the two Leg connecting web are firmly connected, is formed, the Ends of the legs should already be in the bent position, with each of the Leg and part of the web forming area of the section from below through the Through holes of a stack of washers is inserted. Subsequently the ends of the two sections opposite the bent ends become fixed connected with each other. This is in the manufacture of the packaging for assembly reasons advantageous.
  • Extension in a position perpendicular to the plane of the wire and thus approximately parallel is bent to the level of the washers.
  • the extension is thus in storage and during transport, but also when inserting it into a magazine of a setting tool Paths and can be bent open again very easily, for example the wire by pulling on this extension from the stack.
  • a large-area washer 1 generally has a fastening means e.g. a screw, a central through opening 3.
  • a fastening means e.g. a screw
  • any Way reinforcing ribs 6 available which are related to the plane of the washer 1 protrude up or down or up and down.
  • To for the Parts to be attached below the washer 1, in particular for the attachment of roofing sheets to achieve a better hold are pointed or cone-like downwards Surveys 5 provided. If there are such surveys 5, it is expedient that appropriate spacers 4 are provided, which a mutual Ensure the distance between washers 1 stacked one on top of the other the elevations 5 cannot interlock.
  • a construction with spacers 4 is particularly useful when the washers 1 from a stack in a setting tool occasionally the final setting position should be fed. By forming spacers 4, through openings are automatically obtained with a corresponding punching process 2 at a distance on both sides of a central through opening 3 for receiving the fastener.
  • a metal or plastic wire 9 which essentially forms a U-shape provided, the two legs 7 ', 7' 'in the two through openings 2 of a stack of washers 1 are insertable. Free ends 8 'of the legs projecting beyond the stack 7 ', 7' 'are bent into a position 8 at an acute to right angle.
  • the whole stack of large-area washers 1 is thus between the legs 7 'and 7' ', connecting web 7 and the bent ends 8 'in position 8' of the two legs 7 ', 7' 'pinched. This results in an overall good mounting of the one above the other stacked washers 1, the individual washers 1 also not against each other can twist, since the wire 9 with the legs 7 ', 7' 'in two with relative engages through holes 2 spaced far apart.
  • the wire 9 can also consist of two separate sections are firmly connected to one another in the region of the web 7. In the illustrated Execution, mutually facing ends of the two sections are swirled together and thus form an extension 10 projecting from the web 7.
  • Such a constructive Design offers the possibility that the two sections are already bent into position 8 Ends 8 'are prefabricated and based on the illustration in Fig. 1 from below can be inserted into the stack, whereupon the two protruding above Ends bent and whirled together to form the extension 10.
  • the extension 10 thus formed becomes for storage and the transport into a position perpendicular to the plane of the wire 9 and thus approximately bent parallel to the plane of the washers 1. If the wire 9 after the the final insertion of the stack into a magazine should be removed, the extension 10 bent up again and can be gripped, for example, with pliers.
  • a corresponding Tool e.g. a screwdriver, between the web 7 and the top washer 1 of the stack.
  • a corresponding eyelet can be provided to pull off of the wire 9 e.g. to be able to use the finger.
  • the metal or plastic wire 9 or the two sections, which have a special design of the wire 9 can, as already stated, instead of metal or plastic also consist of spring steel, the free ends 8 'then just corresponding pulling force on the wire 9 would spring back into the starting position.
  • the formation of the large-area washers 1 is only to the extent described here Adapt type of packaging as at least two through openings 2 or 2 and 3 are present, into which the legs 7 'and 7' 'of the U-shaped wire 9 are inserted can be.
  • the through openings 2 or 2 and 3 do not have to in a longitudinal or transverse axis of the washer 1 to be aligned with each other, because the Position or orientation of the web 7 in relation to the central axis of a washer 1 is completely indifferent.
  • the type of packaging described here is also completely flat Washers and any other design of washers possible, i.e. even if the washers fit snugly on top of each other. By the one described here So packaging is a particularly effective and easy to handle Large washers can be packed, only two each Through openings 2 or 2 and 3 must be provided at a distance from each other.
  • the type of packaging described here is also suitable for automated packaging of large-area washers 1, for example also being provided can that the free ends 8 'of the legs 7', 7 '' tapered for a better insertion process or are provided with a corresponding spherical head-shaped rounding.
  • the loosening The packaging on the construction site is very easy to carry out, because it only needs simple tools, such as a screwdriver to drive in below the web 7 and to cause the free ends 8 'to spring back or bend back.
  • the resistance the ends 8 'bent into position 8 need only be so large that from No washers 1 are lost during transport and handling until they are fed to a setting tool.

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Abstract

PCT No. PCT/EP96/00535 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 7, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 7, 1997 PCT Filed Feb. 9, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/25345 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 22, 1996In a pack of substantially parallel-stacked transportable washers, at least two through-holes are provided in each washer, the two legs of a substantially U-shaped metal or plastic wire being positioned in the two through-holes of the stack of washers. The free ends of the legs projecting beyond the stack are bent over to positions oriented at approximately right angles to the respective legs. By appropriate force on the crosspiece, or on an extension, the wire is pulled back out of the stack of washers, the free ends being restraightened in the process.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackung mit Unterlegscheiben nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to packaging with washers according to the preamble of claim 1.

Eine derartige Verpackung ist aus der WO 84/03874 bekannt, auf die weiter unten noch näher eingegangen wird.Such packaging is known from WO 84/03874, to which further below is received.

Für die Lagerhaltung und den Transport von großflächigen Unterlegscheiben ist es notwendig, diese in einer bestimmten Ordnung zu halten, wobei es insbesondere erwünscht ist, diese Ordnung bis zum Einführen in ein Magazin eines Setzgerätes aufrechtzuerhalten. Gerade bei großflächigen Unterlegscheiben, welche womöglich noch mit Abstandhalteelementen, mit Verstärkungsrippen oder mit an der Unterseite vorstehenden Spitzen versehen sind, ergeben sich Probleme bei der Stapelung. Wenn solche Stapel von großflächigen Unterlegscheiben beispielsweise in einem Karton verpackt sind, ist dies für die Lagerung und den Transport zwar vorteilhaft, doch beim notwendigen Einführen in ein Magazin wirkt sich dies nachteilig aus. Es müssen praktisch einzelne Unterlegscheiben oder ein kleiner Stapel derselben, welche bzw. welcher von Hand erfaßt werden können bzw. kann, eingeführt werden. Auch dann, wenn solche Stapel von großflächigen Unterlegscheiben beispielsweise durch ein Klebeband miteinander zu einer Verpackung verbunden sind, muß vorerst das Klebeband entfernt werden, um die Unterlegscheiben überhaupt in das Magazin einführen zu können.For the storage and transportation of large washers, it is necessary to to keep them in a certain order, and it is particularly desirable to keep them Maintain order until insertion into a magazine of a setting tool. Straight with large washers, which may still have spacers, with Reinforcing ribs or with protruding tips on the underside, result problems with stacking. If such stacks of large washers for example, packed in a box, this is for storage and transportation Although advantageous, this has a disadvantageous effect when it is inserted into a magazine out. There must be practically individual washers or a small stack of them or which can or can be grasped by hand, are introduced. Also then when such stacks of large washers, for example by an adhesive tape the adhesive tape must first be removed in order to be able to insert the washers into the magazine at all.

Aus der US 5 163 580 ist eine Verpackung für einen Stapel von Unterlegscheiben bekannt, der durch ein Kunststoffband zusammengehalten wird, das durch ein in sämtlichen Unterlegscheiben vorhandenes Durchgangsloch geführt ist. Das Kunststoffband wird an den Enden des Stapels umgefaltet und in sich verschweißt, so daß eine Art Knoten entsteht, der größer als die Durchgangslöcher in den Unterlegscheiben ist, um diese so zusammenzuhalten. Nach dem Einlegen in das Magazin wird an dem Kunststoffband gezogen, bis sich ein verschweißtes Ende des Bandes so verformt, daß es durch die Durchgangslöcher in den Unterlegscheiben hindurchrutscht. Die Größe des Endes des Bandes muß dabei so auf die Größe der Durchgangslöcher in den Unterlegscheiben abgestimmt sein, daß der Zusammenhalt des Stapels ebenso sichergestellt ist wie die Möglichkeit, das Band aus dem Stapel herausziehen zu können.A package for a stack of washers is known from US Pat. No. 5,163,580, which is held together by a plastic band which is held in all washers existing through hole is guided. The plastic tape is on the ends of the stack folded over and welded together, so that a kind of knot is created, the larger than the through holes in the washers so as to hold them together. After the insertion in the magazine is pulled on the plastic band until a welded End of the band deformed so that it passes through the through holes in the washers slips through. The size of the end of the tape must match the size of the Through holes in the washers should be matched to ensure that the stack stays together is also ensured, as is the possibility of pulling the tape out of the stack can.

Aus der WO 84/03874 ist eine Verpackung von Kleinteilen nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 bekannt, bei der die gestapelten Teile Durchgangslöcher aufweisen, in die Kunststoffstäbe eingeführt werden. Zum Entnehmen der Kleinteile aus dem Stapel werden die Kunststoffstäbe schrittweise herausgezogen oder stückweise abgeschert. Dabei müssen allerdings unter Umständen in den Durchgangslöchern noch verbliebene Teile der Kunststoffstäbe entfernt werden, was aufwendig ist.From WO 84/03874 is a packaging of small parts according to the preamble of the claim 1 known, in which the stacked parts have through holes in the plastic rods be introduced. To remove the small parts from the stack, the Plastic rods are gradually pulled out or sheared off piece by piece. In doing so, however under certain circumstances parts of the plastic rods still remaining in the through holes be removed, which is expensive.

Es ist auch bereits eine Bindereinrichtung mit gebündelten Bindern bekannt geworden (CH-A-673 306), bei welcher die Binder des Bündels mit ihren Hülsen auf Führungs- und Haltedrähten in einer Anzahl aufgereiht sind, die einer Handportion entspricht. Zur Entnahme von Bindern werden die freien Enden der Führungs- und Haltedrähte aufgebogen, worauf die einzelnen Binder von denselben abgezogen werden können. Für eine Verpackung mit grossflächigen Unterlegscheiben sind diese Führungs- und Haltedrähte in dieser Form jedoch nicht geeignet.A binder device with bundled binders has also become known (CH-A-673 306), in which the binders of the bundle with their sleeves on guide and Holding wires are lined up in a number that corresponds to a hand serving. For removal The free ends of the guide and retaining wires are bent open by binders, whereupon the individual binders can be deducted from the same. For packaging with Large-size washers are these guide and retaining wires in this form not suitable.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Verpackung nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 so zu verbessern, daß ein Stapel von Unterlegscheiben möglichst einfach und schnell für die Lagerung und den Transport verpackbar ist, wobei eine gegenseitige Verdrehsicherheit der übereinander gestapelten Unterlegscheiben gewährleistet und die Verpackung bei dem Einführen des Stapels in das Magazin eines Setzgerätes schnell wieder entfernbar sein soll.The object of the invention is to provide packaging according to the preamble of claim 1 improve that a stack of washers as easily and quickly as possible for storage and the transport is packable, with a mutual security against rotation of one another Stacked washers ensured and the packaging when inserted of the stack in the magazine of a setting tool should be quickly removable.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.The object is achieved by the features of claim 1.

Durch die erfindungsgemäßen Maßnahmen ist ein entsprechender Stapel von großflächigen Unterlegscheiben fest zusammengehalten und auch eine gegenseitige Verdrehsicherheit der übereinander gestapelten Unterlegscheiben ist gewährleistet. Ein solcher Stapel von Unterlegscheiben kann in einfacher Weise als noch in sich geschlossene Verpackung in ein Magazin eines Setzgerätes eingeführt werden, so daß sich beim Einführen keinerlei Probleme ergeben. Sobald die Verpackung des Stapels großflächiger Unterlegscheiben in das Magazin eingeführt ist, kann der eine U-Form bildende Metall- oder Kunststoffdraht durch ein sehr einfaches Werkzeug, z.B. einen Schraubenzieher oder eine Zange, nach oben hin abgezogen werden, so daß sich spitz- bis rechtwinkelig umgebogene Enden seiner Schenkel geradebiegen und der ganze Draht aus Durchgangsöffnungen der Unterlegscheiben herausgezogen werden kann. The measures according to the invention make a corresponding stack of large areas Washers held tightly together and also a mutual rotation of the stacked washers is guaranteed. Such a stack of washers can be easily stored in a magazine as a closed package a setting tool are introduced so that no problems arise during insertion. Once the packaging of the stack of large washers is inserted into the magazine is, the metal or plastic wire forming a U-shape by a very simple Tool, e.g. a screwdriver or pliers, are pulled upwards, so that the ends of his legs are bent to an acute or right angle and pull all the wire out of the washers' through holes can.

Wenn der Draht aus zwei getrennten Abschnitten, welche im Bereich eines die beiden Schenkel verbindenden Steges fest miteinander verbunden sind, gebildet ist, können die Enden der Schenkel bereits in der umgebogenen Stellung sein, wobei der jeweils den Schenkel und einen Teil des Steges bildende Bereich des Abschnittes von unten durch die Durchgangsöffnungen eines Stapels von Unterlegscheiben eingeführt wird. Anschließend werden die den umgebogenen Enden gegenüberliegenden Enden der beiden Abschnitte fest miteinander verbunden. Dies ist bei der Herstellung der Verpackung aus Montagegründen von Vorteil.If the wire consists of two separate sections, which are in the area of one of the two Leg connecting web are firmly connected, is formed, the Ends of the legs should already be in the bent position, with each of the Leg and part of the web forming area of the section from below through the Through holes of a stack of washers is inserted. Subsequently the ends of the two sections opposite the bent ends become fixed connected with each other. This is in the manufacture of the packaging for assembly reasons advantageous.

In diesem Zusammenhang ist es zweckmäßig, wenn die einander zugewandten Enden der Abschnitte des Körpers im Bereich des Steges oder unter Bildung eines vom Steg abstehenden Fortsatzes miteinander verschweißt oder verklebt oder durch Wirbeln oder durch Zwicken miteinander verbunden sind. Es sind hier mehrere Varianten denkbar, je nachdem, ob nun die beiden Abschnitte von vornherein miteinander verbunden sind oder aber nach dem Einführen in den Stapel von Unterlegscheiben miteinander verbunden werden.In this context it is useful if the mutually facing ends of the Sections of the body in the area of the web or forming a protruding from the web Extension welded or glued together or by swirling or by Pinches are linked together. Several variants are conceivable here, depending on whether the two sections are connected from the start or after the insertion into the stack of washers.

Gerade dann, wenn die Enden der beiden Abschnitte des Drahtes in ihrem Verbindungsbereich einen vom Steg abstehenden Fortsatz bilden, erweist es sich als vorteilhaft, wenn der Fortsatz in eine Stellung rechtwinkelig zur Ebene des Drahtes und somit annähernd parallel zur Ebene der Unterlegscheiben umgebogen ist. Der Fortsatz ist somit bei der Lagerung und beim Transport, aber auch beim Einführen in ein Magazin eines Setzgerätes nicht hindernd im Wege und kann sehr einfach wieder aufgebogen werden, wenn es gilt, den Draht beispielsweise durch Anfassen an diesem Fortsatz aus dem Stapel herauszuziehen.Just when the ends of the two sections of the wire are in their connection area form an extension projecting from the web, it proves to be advantageous if the Extension in a position perpendicular to the plane of the wire and thus approximately parallel is bent to the level of the washers. The extension is thus in storage and during transport, but also when inserting it into a magazine of a setting tool Paths and can be bent open again very easily, for example the wire by pulling on this extension from the stack.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden in der nachstehenden Beschreibung anhand der Zeichnung noch näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Seitenansicht eines Stapels von großflächigen Unterlegscheiben, teilweise aufgeschnitten dargestellt,
Fig. 2
einen Schnitt durch eine Unterlegscheibe und
Fig. 3
eine Draufsicht auf eine solche Unterlegscheibe.
Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail in the following description with reference to the drawing. Show it:
Fig. 1
a side view of a stack of large washers, partially cut open,
Fig. 2
a section through a washer and
Fig. 3
a top view of such a washer.

Eine großflächige Unterlegscheibe 1 besitzt in der Regel zur Aufnahme eines Befestigungsmittels, z.B. einer Schraube, eine mittige Durchgangsöffnung 3. Zudem sind in irgendeiner Art und Weise Verstärkungsrippen 6 vorhanden, welche bezogen auf die Ebene der Unterlegscheibe 1 nach oben oder nach unten oder nach oben und nach unten vorstehen. Um für die unterhalb der Unterlegscheibe 1 zu befestigenden Teile, insbesondere für die Befestigung von Dachbahnen, einen besseren Halt zu erzielen, sind nach unten gerichtete spitzen- oder zapfenartige Erhebungen 5 vorgesehen. Wenn solche Erhebungen 5 vorhanden sind, ist es zweckmäßig, daß entsprechende Abstandhalter 4 vorgesehen werden, welche einen gegenseitigen Abstand zwischen aufeinander gestapelten Unterlegscheiben 1 gewährleisten, damit die Erhebungen 5 nicht ineinander eingreifen können. Eine Konstruktion mit Abstandhaltern 4 ist gerade dann sinnvoll, wenn die Unterlegscheiben 1 aus einem Stapel in einem Setzgerät vereinzelt der endgültigen Setzposition zugeführt werden sollen. Durch die Bildung von Abstandhaltern 4 ergeben sich bei einem entsprechenden Stanzvorgang automatisch Durchgangsöffnungen 2 mit Abstand beidseitig einer mittigen Durchgangsöffnung 3 für die Aufnahme des Befestigungsmittels.A large-area washer 1 generally has a fastening means e.g. a screw, a central through opening 3. In addition, in any Way reinforcing ribs 6 available, which are related to the plane of the washer 1 protrude up or down or up and down. To for the Parts to be attached below the washer 1, in particular for the attachment of Roofing sheets to achieve a better hold are pointed or cone-like downwards Surveys 5 provided. If there are such surveys 5, it is expedient that appropriate spacers 4 are provided, which a mutual Ensure the distance between washers 1 stacked one on top of the other the elevations 5 cannot interlock. A construction with spacers 4 is particularly useful when the washers 1 from a stack in a setting tool occasionally the final setting position should be fed. By forming spacers 4, through openings are automatically obtained with a corresponding punching process 2 at a distance on both sides of a central through opening 3 for receiving the fastener.

Die im folgenden erläuterte Verpackung eignet sich natürlich für jede Art großflächiger Unterlegscheiben. Daher sind die konstruktiven Maßnahmen für eine Unterlegscheibe 1, wie sie in den Fig. 1 bis 3 dargestellt ist und vorstehend beschrieben wurde, keineswegs als notwendige Konstruktionsmerkmale anzusehen. The packaging explained below is, of course, suitable for any type of large washer. Therefore, the constructive measures for a washer 1, as in 1 to 3 and has been described above, in no way as necessary To view construction features.

Zur Bildung einer Verpackung für einen Stapel parallel übereinander transportierbarer Unterlegscheiben 1 ist ein im wesentlichen eine U-Form bildender Metall- oder Kunststoffdraht 9 vorgesehen, dessen beide Schenkel 7', 7'' in die zwei Durchgangsöffnungen 2 eines Stapels von Unterlegscheiben 1 einführbar sind. Freie, den Stapel überragende Enden 8' der Schenkel 7', 7'' werden spitz- bis rechtwinkelig in eine Stellung 8 umgebogen. Der ganze Stapel von großflächigen Unterlegscheiben 1 ist dadurch zwischen einem die Schenkel 7' und 7'', verbindenden Steg 7 und den in die Stellung 8 umgebogenen Enden 8' der beiden Schenkel 7', 7'' eingeklemmt. Damit ergibt sich eine insgesamt gute Halterung der übereinander gestapelten Unterlegscheiben 1, wobei sich die einzelnen Unterlegscheiben 1 auch nicht gegeneinander verdrehen können, da ja der Draht 9 mit den Schenkeln 7', 7'' in zwei mit relativ großem Abstand voneinander liegende Durchgangsöffnungen 2 eingreift.To form a package for a stack of washers that can be transported in parallel 1 is a metal or plastic wire 9 which essentially forms a U-shape provided, the two legs 7 ', 7' 'in the two through openings 2 of a stack of washers 1 are insertable. Free ends 8 'of the legs projecting beyond the stack 7 ', 7' 'are bent into a position 8 at an acute to right angle. The whole stack of large-area washers 1 is thus between the legs 7 'and 7' ', connecting web 7 and the bent ends 8 'in position 8' of the two legs 7 ', 7' 'pinched. This results in an overall good mounting of the one above the other stacked washers 1, the individual washers 1 also not against each other can twist, since the wire 9 with the legs 7 ', 7' 'in two with relative engages through holes 2 spaced far apart.

Es ist in diesem Zusammenhang auch denkbar, daß nur eine Durchgangsöffnung 2 vorhanden ist, wobei dann eine Durchgangsöffnung 2 und die Durchgangsöffnung 3 für die Aufnahme des Drahtes 9 herangezogen werden, um den Draht 9 einzusetzen. Zur Erzielung einer besonderen Stabilität der Verpackung ist es aber zweckmäßiger, zwei relativ weit voneinander entfernte Durchgangsöffnungen 2 vorzusehen.In this context, it is also conceivable that only one through opening 2 is present is, in which case a through opening 2 and the through opening 3 for receiving of the wire 9 are used to insert the wire 9. To achieve a particular stability of the packaging, it is more appropriate to have two relatively far apart provide removed through holes 2.

Wie aus Fig. 1 ersichtlich ist, kann der Draht 9 auch aus zwei getrennten Abschnitten, welche im Bereich des Steges 7 fest miteinander verbunden sind, gebildet sein. Bei der dargestellten Ausführung sind einander zugewandte Enden der beiden Abschnitte miteinander verwirbelt und bilden so einen vom Steg 7 abstehenden Fortsatz 10. Eine solche konstruktive Gestaltung bietet die Möglichkeit, daß die beiden Abschnitte bereits mit in die Stellung 8 abgebogenen Enden 8' vorgefertigt sind und bezogen auf die Darstellung in Fig. 1 von unten her in den Stapel eingeführt werden können, worauf dann die beiden oben herausstehenden Enden umgebogen und zur Bildung des Fortsatzes 10 miteinander gewirbelt werden.As can be seen from Fig. 1, the wire 9 can also consist of two separate sections are firmly connected to one another in the region of the web 7. In the illustrated Execution, mutually facing ends of the two sections are swirled together and thus form an extension 10 projecting from the web 7. Such a constructive Design offers the possibility that the two sections are already bent into position 8 Ends 8 'are prefabricated and based on the illustration in Fig. 1 from below can be inserted into the stack, whereupon the two protruding above Ends bent and whirled together to form the extension 10.

Wie in Fig. 1 ebenfalls dargestellt, wird der dadurch gebildete Fortsatz 10 für die Lagerung und den Transport in eine Stellung rechtwinkelig zur Ebene des Drahtes 9 und somit annähernd parallel zur Ebene der Unterlegscheiben 1 umgebogen. Wenn der Draht 9 nach der endgültigen Einbringung des Stapels in ein Magazin entfernt werden soll, kann der Fortsatz 10 wieder aufgebogen und beispielsweise mit einer Zange erfaßt werden. Zum Lösen der Verpackung, also zum Herausziehen des Drahtes 9, kann aber auch mit einem entsprechenden Werkzeug, z.B. einem Schraubenzieher, zwischen den Steg 7 und die oberste Unterlegscheibe 1 des Stapels hineingefahren werden. Mittels der so entstehenden Hebelwirkung beim Anheben des Steges 7 biegen sich die freien Enden 8' wieder in ihre Ausgangslage zurück, so daß der ganze Draht 9 aus den Durchgangsöffnungen 2 des Stapels herausgezogen werden kann.As also shown in Fig. 1, the extension 10 thus formed becomes for storage and the transport into a position perpendicular to the plane of the wire 9 and thus approximately bent parallel to the plane of the washers 1. If the wire 9 after the the final insertion of the stack into a magazine should be removed, the extension 10 bent up again and can be gripped, for example, with pliers. To solve the packaging, ie for pulling out the wire 9, can also be used with a corresponding Tool, e.g. a screwdriver, between the web 7 and the top washer 1 of the stack. By means of the leverage thus created when lifting the web 7, the free ends 8 'bend back into their starting position back so that the entire wire 9 is pulled out of the through openings 2 of the stack can be.

Zur Verbindung von zwei Abschnitten zur Bildung des Drahtes 9 ist es auch denkbar, die entsprechenden beiden Enden im Bereich des Steges 7 oder eben unter Bildung eines vom Steg 7 abstehenden Fortsatzes 10 miteinander zu verschweißen oder zu verkleben oder die Verbindung durch einen Zwickvorgang zu bewirken. Beispielsweise könnte auch eine Hülse über die beiden abgebogenen Enden gesteckt und durch Verstemmen oder Zwicken eine Verbindung hergestellt werden.To connect two sections to form the wire 9, it is also conceivable to use the corresponding ones both ends in the area of the web 7 or just to form one of the Web 7 projecting extension 10 to weld or glue together or the To effect connection by a lasting process. For example, a sleeve could also be used stuck over the two bent ends and a connection by caulking or pinching getting produced.

Es könnte im Bereich des Fortsatzes 10 beispielsweise auch eine entsprechende Öse vorgesehen werden, um zum Abziehen des Drahtes 9 z.B. den Finger einsetzen zu können.It could be in the range of Extension 10, for example, a corresponding eyelet can be provided to pull off of the wire 9 e.g. to be able to use the finger.

Der Metall- oder Kunststoffdraht 9 oder die beiden Abschnitte, welche eine besondere Ausführung des Drahtes 9 bilden, kann bzw. können wie bereits ausgeführt, statt aus Metall oder Kunststoff auch aus Federstahl bestehen, wobei sich die freien Enden 8' dann eben bei entsprechender Zugkraft auf den Draht 9 federnd in die Ausgangslage zurückbewegen würden.The metal or plastic wire 9 or the two sections, which have a special design of the wire 9 can, as already stated, instead of metal or plastic also consist of spring steel, the free ends 8 'then just corresponding pulling force on the wire 9 would spring back into the starting position.

Die Ausbildung der großflächigen Unterlegscheiben 1 ist nur insofern an die hier beschriebene Art der Verpackung anzupassen, als wenigstens zwei Durchgangsöffnungen 2 oder 2 und 3 vorhanden sind, in welche die Schenkel 7' und 7'' des U-förmigen Drahtes 9 eingeführt werden können. Die Durchgangsöffnungen 2 oder 2 und 3 müssen dabei keinesfalls in einer Längs- oder Querachse der Unterlegscheibe 1 zueinander ausgerichtet sein, denn die Lage oder die Ausrichtung des Steges 7 bezogen auf die Mittelachse einer Unterlegscheibe 1 ist völlig gleichgültig. Die hier beschriebene Art der Verpackung ist auch bei völlig flachen Unterlegscheiben und bei jeder anderen konstruktiven Gestaltung von Unterlegscheiben möglich, d.h., auch wenn die Unterlegscheiben satt aufeinander anlegen. Durch die hier beschriebene Verpackung ist also eine besonders wirkungsvolle und handhabungsmäßig vorteilhatte Verpackung großflächiger Unterlegscheiben möglich, wobei lediglich jeweils zwei Durchgangsöffnungen 2 oder 2 und 3 mit Abstand voneinander vorgesehen sein müssen. The formation of the large-area washers 1 is only to the extent described here Adapt type of packaging as at least two through openings 2 or 2 and 3 are present, into which the legs 7 'and 7' 'of the U-shaped wire 9 are inserted can be. The through openings 2 or 2 and 3 do not have to in a longitudinal or transverse axis of the washer 1 to be aligned with each other, because the Position or orientation of the web 7 in relation to the central axis of a washer 1 is completely indifferent. The type of packaging described here is also completely flat Washers and any other design of washers possible, i.e. even if the washers fit snugly on top of each other. By the one described here So packaging is a particularly effective and easy to handle Large washers can be packed, only two each Through openings 2 or 2 and 3 must be provided at a distance from each other.

Dabei ist es auch möglich, daß eine oder beide Durchgangsöffnungen 2 oder 2 und 3 von zwei zum Rand der Unterlegscheibe 1 offenen Schlitzen oder Einbuchtungen gebildet sind. Es muß dabei sichergestellt sein, daß die über die Länge des Stapels laufenden Schenkel 7', 7'' des Drahtes 9 nicht quer zu deren Längsrichtung ausschwenken können. Zumindest ist es dann also notwendig, die freien Enden 8' der Schenkel 7', 7'' in der umgebogenen Lage 8 gegen ein Herausschwenken zu sichern, was beispielsweise durch entsprechende Noppen, Spitzen, Erhebungen 5 oder dergleichen erfolgen könnte.It is also possible that one or both through openings 2 or 2 and 3 of two slots or indentations open to the edge of the washer 1 are formed. It it must be ensured that the legs 7 ', 7' 'running the length of the stack of the wire 9 can not swing out transversely to the longitudinal direction. At least it is then then necessary, the free ends 8 'of the legs 7', 7 '' in the bent position 8 secure against swiveling out, which can be achieved, for example, with appropriate knobs Peaks, surveys 5 or the like could be done.

Die hier beschriebene Art der Verpackung eignet sich auch für die automatisierte Verpackung von großflächigen Unterlegscheiben 1, wobei beispielsweise auch noch vorgesehen werden kann, daß die freien Enden 8' der Schenkel 7', 7'' für einen besseren Einführvorgang zugespitzt oder mit einer entsprechenden kugelkopfförmigen Abrundung versehen sind. Das Lösen der Verpackung auf der Baustelle ist sehr einfach durchzuführen, denn es bedarf lediglich einfacher Werkzeuge, wie z.B. eines Schraubenziehers, um unterhalb des Steges 7 hineinzufahren und die Rückfederung oder Rückbiegung der freien Enden 8' zu bewirken. Die Widerstandskraft der in die Stellung 8 umgebogenen Enden 8' muß nur so groß sein, daß ab dem Transport und Handling bis zur Zuführung zu einem Setzgerät keine Unterlegscheiben 1 verlorengehen.The type of packaging described here is also suitable for automated packaging of large-area washers 1, for example also being provided can that the free ends 8 'of the legs 7', 7 '' tapered for a better insertion process or are provided with a corresponding spherical head-shaped rounding. The loosening The packaging on the construction site is very easy to carry out, because it only needs simple tools, such as a screwdriver to drive in below the web 7 and to cause the free ends 8 'to spring back or bend back. The resistance the ends 8 'bent into position 8 need only be so large that from No washers 1 are lost during transport and handling until they are fed to a setting tool.

Vorteilhaft wirkt sich auch aus, daß der Stapel von Unterlegscheiben 1 trotz der Anordnung des Drahtes 9 immer noch leichte seitliche Bewegungen mitmachen kann. Dadurch ist auch ein sehr leichtes Einführen des Stapels in das Magazin eines Setzgerätes möglich.It is also advantageous that the stack of washers 1 despite the arrangement the wire 9 can still participate in slight lateral movements. This is also very easy insertion of the stack into the magazine of a setting tool possible.

Claims (3)

  1. A pack with large-area washers (1) which can be transported stacked substantially parallel one above the other and each provided with at least two openings, characterised by a metal or plastics wire (9) which substantially forms a U-shape and which with its two limbs (7',7'') is inserted into two openings (2) of a stack of washers (1), wherein the free ends (8') of the limbs (7', 7'') projecting beyond the stack are bent over at an acute to a right angle and they have a resistance such that they can be bent up when the metal or plastics wire (9) forming a U-shape is removed, and wherein the wire (9) is formed from two separate portions which are securely joined together in the vicinity of a crosspiece (7) connecting the two limbs (7',7'').
  2. A pack according to Claim 1, characterised in that mutually facing ends of the portions of wire (9) are welded together or bonded or joined together by twisting or pinching in the vicinity of the web (7) or so as to form an extension (10) protruding from the web (7).
  3. A pack according to Claim 2, characterised in that the extension (10) is bent over into a position at right angles to the plane of the wire (9) and thus approximately parallel to the plane of the washers (1).
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