EP0870099B1 - Device for connecting two one-rail ladder members - Google Patents

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EP0870099B1
EP0870099B1 EP96944639A EP96944639A EP0870099B1 EP 0870099 B1 EP0870099 B1 EP 0870099B1 EP 96944639 A EP96944639 A EP 96944639A EP 96944639 A EP96944639 A EP 96944639A EP 0870099 B1 EP0870099 B1 EP 0870099B1
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06CLADDERS
    • E06C1/00Ladders in general
    • E06C1/02Ladders in general with rigid longitudinal member or members
    • E06C1/38Special constructions of ladders, e.g. ladders with more or less than two longitudinal members, ladders with movable rungs or other treads, longitudinally-foldable ladders
    • E06C1/381Ladders with rungs or treads attached only to one rigid longitudinal member
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06CLADDERS
    • E06C1/00Ladders in general
    • E06C1/02Ladders in general with rigid longitudinal member or members
    • E06C1/04Ladders for resting against objects, e.g. walls poles, trees
    • E06C1/08Ladders for resting against objects, e.g. walls poles, trees multi-part
    • E06C1/10Sections fitted end to end
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06CLADDERS
    • E06C9/00Ladders characterised by being permanently attached to fixed structures, e.g. fire escapes
    • E06C9/02Ladders characterised by being permanently attached to fixed structures, e.g. fire escapes rigidly mounted

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  • the invention relates to a device for connecting two Single beam ladder elements, each a central beam and one Show number of kicks.
  • the invention has for its object a device for Connecting two conductor elements to create both in sideways as well as forward and backward sufficient Has flexibility so that the individual Ladder elements formed assembly manager movements of a building structure, e.g. of a tubular mast on an unstable surface stands, participates.
  • this object is achieved in that at the end one tongue a tongue and at the end of the other Conductor element to arrange the coupling plates between form a gap to accommodate the tongue.
  • the tongue is preferably in the gap with a play of about 3 ° definable.
  • connection between the conductor elements is the tongue on the back of the middle spar arranged, it points towards the center spar and form the coupling plates narrow in the direction of insertion Gap between them.
  • the tongue is crossed by one Coupling plates extending locking bolts in the gap Coupling plates secured, the locking pin in one Tongue hole clicks into place.
  • the tongue and the two coupling plates are preferably welded to plates on the back of each Middle spars are screwed.
  • the tongue is on the lower conductor element and are the coupling plates are arranged on the upper conductor element. It is however, an inverted arrangement is also possible.
  • a spring-loaded locking pin is expediently provided.
  • the center bars 14 have a forward open C-profile, as it is from DE-C-1 961 757, DE-A-27 36 037 and EP-A-0 129 241 is known.
  • the central spar 14 serves at the same time as a guide rail of a safety gear on which the User the ladder is secured.
  • the tongue 20 lies in a plane through the Longitudinal axis of the central spar 14 is defined.
  • the tongue 20 has a flat 22 at the upper end and also in the upper region a bore 24.
  • the end of the upper conductor element 12 is set back by the amount the plate 18 is the upper end of the lower conductor element 10 towered over.
  • the Plate 26 two coupling plates 28 welded, the lower Halves are angled away from each other so that they are between form a gap 30 opening downwards.
  • Spring pressed into a securing position in the gap 30 becomes. Due to the flat 22 on the tongue 20, the locking pin 32 when inserting the tongue 20 into the gap 30 pushed back. Once the tongue 20 is in its final position in the Gap has reached 30 at the ends of the lower and upper If the conductor element 10, 12 abut against one another, the locking bolt engages 32 in the bore 24.
  • the ends of the conductor elements meet 10, 12 butt against each other and the tongue 20 lies in the gap 30, wherein the locking pin 32 engages in the bore 24 of the tongue 20.
  • the play of the tongue 20 in the gap 30 is proportional to the length of the gap 30 chosen so that forward and an inclination of about 3 ° is possible at the rear and to the side is without tension at the connection point.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for connecting two one-rail ladder members (10, 12) which each have a central rail (14) and a number of steps (16). Said device includes a tongue (20) arranged at the end of the one ladder member (10), and coupling plates (28) which are arranged at the end of the other ladder member (12) and form a gap (30) therebetween for holding the tongue (20) which can be arranged on the rear of the central rail (14) and is in a plane defined by the longitudinal axis of the central rail (14). Said gap (30) between the coupling plates (28) may taper in the direction of insertion. A spring-loaded stop bolt (32) can lock in the gap (30) on the tongue (20) when it (20) is in its final position. Said tongue (20) can be secured to a plate (18) secured to the central rail (14). The coupling plates (28) can also be secured to a plate (26) secured to the central rail (14) of the other ladder member (12).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Verbinden von zwei Einholm-Leiterelementen, die jeweils einen Mittelholm und eine Anzahl von Tritten aufweisen.The invention relates to a device for connecting two Single beam ladder elements, each a central beam and one Show number of kicks.

Zum Besteigen nicht ständig besetzter Arbeitsplätze an hohen Baukörpern werden Montageleitern mit Steigschutzführungsschienen verwendet, die am Baukörper vorübergehend eingehängt, angeschraubt oder angebunden werden (DE-U-81 22 295). Die Leiterelemente haben dabei zwei seitliche Holme, zwischen denen eine Anzahl von Tritten angeordnet ist. An den oberen Enden der Holme stehen Zungen ab, auf die das nächste Leiterelement aufgesteckt wird. Die Verbindung der einzelnen Leiterelemente ist weitgehend starr.For climbing jobs that are not constantly occupied at high altitudes Buildings become assembly ladders with fall arrest guide rails used, temporarily suspended on the structure, screwed or be connected (DE-U-81 22 295). The ladder elements have two side rails between them a number of kicks is arranged. At the top ends the spars protrude tongues on which the next ladder element is plugged on. The connection of the individual conductor elements is largely rigid.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zum Verbinden von zwei Leiterelementen zu schaffen, die sowohl in seitlicher Richtung als auch nach vorne und hinten eine ausreichende Beweglichkeit aufweist, damit die aus den einzelnen Leiterelementen gebildete Montageleiter Bewegungen eines Baukörpers, z.B. eines Rohrmasten, der auf einem labilen Untergrund steht, mitmacht.The invention has for its object a device for Connecting two conductor elements to create both in sideways as well as forward and backward sufficient Has flexibility so that the individual Ladder elements formed assembly manager movements of a building structure, e.g. of a tubular mast on an unstable surface stands, participates.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß am Ende des einen Leiterelements eine Zunge und am Ende des anderen Leiterelements Kupplungsbleche anzuordnen die zwischen sich einen Spalt zur Aufnahme der Zunge bilden.According to the invention, this object is achieved in that at the end one tongue a tongue and at the end of the other Conductor element to arrange the coupling plates between form a gap to accommodate the tongue.

Die Zunge ist in dem Spalt vorzugsweise mit einem Spiel von etwa 3° festlegbar.The tongue is preferably in the gap with a play of about 3 ° definable.

Vorzugsweise besteht zwischen den Leiterelementen eine Stoßverbindung, ist die Zunge auf der Rückseite des Mittelholms angeordnet, zeigt sie in Richtung des Mittelholms und bilden die Kupplungsbleche einen sich in Einsteckrichtung verengenden Spalt zwischen sich.There is preferably a butt connection between the conductor elements, is the tongue on the back of the middle spar arranged, it points towards the center spar and form the coupling plates narrow in the direction of insertion Gap between them.

Vorzugsweise wird die Zunge durch einen sich quer zu den Kupplungsblechen erstreckenden Rastbolzen in dem Spalt der Kupplungsbleche gesichert, wobei der Rastbolzen in eine Bohrung der Zunge einrastet.Preferably, the tongue is crossed by one Coupling plates extending locking bolts in the gap Coupling plates secured, the locking pin in one Tongue hole clicks into place.

Vorzugsweise sind die Zunge und die beiden Kupplungsbleche jeweils auf Platten festgeschweißt, die auf der Rückseite des Mittelholms festgeschraubt werden.The tongue and the two coupling plates are preferably welded to plates on the back of each Middle spars are screwed.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Verbindungsvorrichtung können die beiden Leiterelemente um ca. 3° nach vorne und hinten und zur Seite gegeneipander gekippt werden, ohne daß es zu Verspannungen am Stoß zwischen den Leiterelementen oder an den Befestigungseinrichtungen kommt.Through the connecting device according to the invention, the both ladder elements by approx. 3 ° to the front and back and to the back Side tilted against each other without causing tension at the joint between the conductor elements or at the fastening devices is coming.

Normalerweise ist die Zunge am unteren Leiterelement und sind die Kupplungsbleche am oberen Leiterelement angeordnet. Es ist jedoch auch eine umgekehrte Anordnung möglich.Usually the tongue is on the lower conductor element and are the coupling plates are arranged on the upper conductor element. It is however, an inverted arrangement is also possible.

Gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Herausfahren der mitlaufenden Fangeinrichtung ist am oberen Ende des unteren Leiterelements zweckmäßig ein gefederter Rastbolzen vorgesehen.Against unintentional removal of the accompanying safety gear is at the upper end of the lower conductor element A spring-loaded locking pin is expediently provided.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnung erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
die beiden Leiterelemente im Abstand voneinander und
Fig. 2
die beiden Leiterelemente in verbundenem Zustand.
An embodiment of the invention is explained below with reference to the drawing. Show it:
Fig. 1
the two conductor elements at a distance from each other and
Fig. 2
the two conductor elements in the connected state.

Gemäß den Fig. 1 und 2 weisen ein unteres Leiterelement 10 und ein oberes Leiterelement 12 jeweils einen Mittelholm 14 und Tritte 16 auf. Die Mittelholme 14 haben dabei ein nach vorne offenes C-Profil, wie es aus DE-C-1 961 757, DE-A-27 36 037 und EP-A-0 129 241 bekannt ist. Der Mittelholm 14 dient dabei zugleich als Führungsschiene einer Fangeinrichtung, an der der Benutzer der Leiter gesichert ist.1 and 2 have a lower conductor element 10 and an upper conductor element 12 each have a central spar 14 and Kicks 16. The center bars 14 have a forward open C-profile, as it is from DE-C-1 961 757, DE-A-27 36 037 and EP-A-0 129 241 is known. The central spar 14 serves at the same time as a guide rail of a safety gear on which the User the ladder is secured.

Am oberen Ende des unteren Leiterelements 10 ist auf der Rückseite eine Platte 18 festgeschraubt, die geringfügig über das stumpfe Ende des unteren Leiterelements 10 vorsteht und auf der rechtwinklig und nach hinten zeigend eine Zunge 20 angeschweißt ist. Die Zunge 20 liegt in einer Ebene, die durch die Längsachse des Mittelholms 14 definiert wird. Die Zunge 20 hat am oberen Ende eine Abflachung 22 und im oberen Bereich außerdem eine Bohrung 24.At the upper end of the lower conductor element 10 is on the back a plate 18 screwed slightly over the blunt end of the lower conductor element 10 protrudes and on a tongue 20 welded at right angles and pointing to the rear is. The tongue 20 lies in a plane through the Longitudinal axis of the central spar 14 is defined. The tongue 20 has a flat 22 at the upper end and also in the upper region a bore 24.

Am unteren Ende des oberen Leiterelements 12 ist auf der Rückseite ebenfalls eine Platte 26 festgeschraubt, die vom Ende des oberen Leiterelements 12 um das Maß zurückgesetzt ist, um das die Platte 18 das obere Ende des unteren Leiterelements 10 überragt. Rechtwinklig und nach hinten abstehend sind an der Platte 26 zwei Kupplungsbleche 28 angeschweißt, deren untere Hälften voneinander weg abgewinkelt sind, so daß sie zwischen sich einen sich nach unten öffnenden Spalt 30 bilden. Seitlich ist an einem der Kupplungsbleche 28 ein gefederter Rastbolzen 32 angebracht, der mittels einer im einzelnen nicht dargestellten Feder in eine Sicherungsposition im Spalt 30 gedrückt wird. Durch die Abflachung 22 an der Zunge 20 wird der Rastbolzen 32 beim Einschieben der Zunge 20 in den Spalt 30 zurückgedrückt. Sobald die Zunge 20 ihre Endposition in dem Spalt 30 erreicht hat, an der die Enden des unteren und oberen Leiterelements 10, 12 aneinanderstoßen, rastet der Rastbolzen 32 in die Bohrung 24 ein.At the lower end of the upper conductor element 12 is on the back also screwed a plate 26, the end of the upper conductor element 12 is set back by the amount the plate 18 is the upper end of the lower conductor element 10 towered over. At right angles and protruding to the rear are on the Plate 26 two coupling plates 28 welded, the lower Halves are angled away from each other so that they are between form a gap 30 opening downwards. Laterally is a spring-loaded locking pin on one of the coupling plates 28 32 attached, by means of a not shown in detail Spring pressed into a securing position in the gap 30 becomes. Due to the flat 22 on the tongue 20, the locking pin 32 when inserting the tongue 20 into the gap 30 pushed back. Once the tongue 20 is in its final position in the Gap has reached 30 at the ends of the lower and upper If the conductor element 10, 12 abut against one another, the locking bolt engages 32 in the bore 24.

Im zusammengesteckten Zustand stoßen die Enden der Leiterelemente 10, 12 stumpf aneinander und liegt die Zunge 20 im Spalt 30, wobei der Rastbolzen 32 in die Bohrung 24 der Zunge 20 einrastet. Das Spiel der Zunge 20 in dem Spalt 30 ist im Verhältnis zur Länge des Spaltes 30 so gewählt, daß nach vorne und hinten sowie seitlich eine Neigung von etwa 3° möglich ist, ohne daß Verspannungen an der Verbindungsstelle auftreten.When plugged together, the ends of the conductor elements meet 10, 12 butt against each other and the tongue 20 lies in the gap 30, wherein the locking pin 32 engages in the bore 24 of the tongue 20. The play of the tongue 20 in the gap 30 is proportional to the length of the gap 30 chosen so that forward and an inclination of about 3 ° is possible at the rear and to the side is without tension at the connection point.

An der Platte 18 befinden sich noch seitliche Abwinklungen 34, die seitlich an dem Mittelholm 14 anliegen. Ferner ist an der Platte 18 unterhalb der Zunge 20 noch ein gefederter Rastbolzen 36 vorgesehen, der ein unbeabsichtigtes Herausfahren der mitlaufenden Fangeinrichtung verhindern soll.On the plate 18 there are still lateral bends 34, which lie laterally on the central spar 14. Furthermore, the Plate 18 below the tongue 20 still a spring-loaded locking pin 36 provided that an unintentional removal of the prevent overrunning safety gear.

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  1. A device for connecting two elements (10, 12) of a single-stringer ladder, each of which comprises a central stringer (14) and a number of rungs (16), characterized
    by a tongue (20), which is to be associated with the end of the one ladder element (10), and
    by coupling plates (28), which are to be associated with the end of the other ladder element (12) and form between them a gap (30) for receiving the tongue (20).
  2. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the tongue (20) is arranged on the rear side of the central stringer (14) and lies in a plane defined by the longitudinal axis of the central stringer (14), and the gap (30) between the coupling plates (28) narrows in the insertion direction.
  3. A device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by a sprung locking bolt (32), which in the end position of the tongue (20) in the gap (30) locks in at the tongue (20).
  4. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the tongue (20) is secured to a plate (18) that is arranged to be fastened to the central stringer (14), and the coupling plates (28) are secured to a plate (26) that is arranged to be fastened to the central stringer (14) of the other ladder element (12).
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