EP0919731B1 - Device for height adjustable force-fitting to a rod, particularly for a false ceiling - Google Patents

Device for height adjustable force-fitting to a rod, particularly for a false ceiling Download PDF

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EP0919731B1
EP0919731B1 EP97119591A EP97119591A EP0919731B1 EP 0919731 B1 EP0919731 B1 EP 0919731B1 EP 97119591 A EP97119591 A EP 97119591A EP 97119591 A EP97119591 A EP 97119591A EP 0919731 B1 EP0919731 B1 EP 0919731B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/18—Means for suspending the supporting construction
    • E04B9/183—Means for suspending the supporting construction having a lower side adapted to be connected to a channel of the supporting construction
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    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B9/00—Ceilings; Construction of ceilings, e.g. false ceilings; Ceiling construction with regard to insulation
    • E04B9/18—Means for suspending the supporting construction
    • E04B9/20—Means for suspending the supporting construction adjustable
    • E04B9/205—Means for suspending the supporting construction adjustable by means of a resilient clip

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  • the invention is directed to a device for height adjustable non-positive attachment to a rod, especially for height adjustment Bracket for suspended U-profiles or wooden slats for ceiling substructures, comprising a formed as a sheet metal part Base body with a connected, approximately U-shaped bulged Holding part, whereby the U-legs formed by the bulge of the holding part obliquely upwards or downwards from a central section stretch away and each have an elongated hole that the from the rod or wire is penetrated.
  • a similar device is known for example from DE 94 15 043 U1.
  • a particularly advantageously designed device provides that the holding part as an integral part of the base body, approximately semicircular Bulge is formed.
  • Such a solution is over DE 295 00 353 U1 known.
  • DE 40 37 844 shows a similar device with slotted openings in the legs for the inclusion of the rod.
  • the object of the invention is a device of the type mentioned so that they on the one hand is easy to thread onto the vertically hanging rods and on the other hand nevertheless a defined frictional engagement is achieved, this with a one-piece construction should be feasible.
  • a device shown in the drawing has a stamped from sheet metal Base body 1, the lower part 2 in the embodiment has lateral approaches 3, which are intended to be the lateral To engage edge beads of a U-profile that is to be suspended.
  • the lower part could as well have only one hole to one over screws or nails To fix wooden slats or other, adapted to the parts to be suspended Have configurations.
  • a holding part 4 is formed with a in FIG. 2 bulge 5 and one on the top of the holding part 4 adjoining handle tab 6 and one below the Holding part 4 arranged punched and bent handle tab 7.
  • two elongated holes 8, 9 are formed, the respective ends of which Have circular section-shaped roundings 10, the radius of curvature these roundings 10 the radius of curvature or cross-sectional radius have a rod 11 (see FIG. 2) on which the inventive Device to be attached. Because of the spring tension the bulge 5, which can be adjusted by a waist 12 the slots 8, 9 braced against the rod 11 and it finds one Fixation instead, by loading the handle straps 6 and 7 in Direction of arrows 13, 14 with thumb and index finger of one hand Relaxation and thus height adjustment can be made.
  • the special feature of the configuration according to the invention is that the two elongated holes 8, 9 bridging the bulge 5 via a connecting recess 15 connected by U- or C-shaped configuration are.
  • the connecting recess has a parallel to the longitudinal axis 16 Section 17, which bulges in the middle is and in its two narrowest sections 18 a slightly larger Width has the thickness of the rod 11.
  • At the section 17th are followed by cross sections 19 which are essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis 16 run and open into the elongated holes 8, 9, but not as long are like the elongated holes, so that the mentioned circular section-shaped sections 10 can be trained.
  • connection recess 15 Due to the connection recess 15 described, it is possible the device according to the invention or its holding section 4 in the direction of arrow 20 in Fig. 2 on the rod 11, so that the rod 11 comes to rest in the sections 18, then a short transverse movement is carried out to bridge the cross sections 19, until the rod 11 comes to rest in the elongated holes 8, 9. With this movement the operator's hand holds sections 6 and 7 between Thumb and forefinger slightly tensed against each other by letting go in the desired amount then making a determination on the Rod 11 is done.

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The fixing device has a sheet metal base plate (1) and a U-shaped holding section (4) with its opposing arms extending upwards and downwards at an angle to its center part, each provided with an elongate opening (8,9) for reception of a rod or wire. The latter openings are connected together via a C-shaped or U-shaped coupling opening (15).

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Die Erfindung richtet sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur höhenverstellbaren kraftschlüssigen Befestigung an einer Stange, insbesondere zur höhenverstellbaren Halterung abgehängter U-Profile oder Holzlatten für Deckenunterkonstruktionen, umfassend einen als Blechformteil ausgebildeten Grundkörper mit einem hiermit verbundenen, etwa U-förmigen ausgebauchten Halteteil, wobei sich die durch die Ausbauchung gebildeten U-Schenkel des Halteteils schräg nach oben bzw. unten von einem Mittelabschnitt wegerstrecken und jeweils ein Langloch aufweisen, welches die von der Stange bzw. dem Draht durchsetzt wird.The invention is directed to a device for height adjustable non-positive attachment to a rod, especially for height adjustment Bracket for suspended U-profiles or wooden slats for ceiling substructures, comprising a formed as a sheet metal part Base body with a connected, approximately U-shaped bulged Holding part, whereby the U-legs formed by the bulge of the holding part obliquely upwards or downwards from a central section stretch away and each have an elongated hole that the from the rod or wire is penetrated.

Eine ähnliche Vorrichtung ist beispielsweise aus DE 94 15 043 U1 bekannt. Eine besonders vorteilhaft ausgestaltete Vorrichtung sieht vor, daß das Halteteil als einstückig an den Grundkörper angeformte, etwa halbkreisförmige Ausbauchung ausgebildet ist. Eine solche Lösung ist aus DE 295 00 353 U1 bekannt. DE 40 37 844 zeigt eine ähnliche Vorrichtung mit in den Schenkeln eingelassenen, schlitzförmigen Öffnungen für die Aufnahme der Stange.A similar device is known for example from DE 94 15 043 U1. A particularly advantageously designed device provides that the holding part as an integral part of the base body, approximately semicircular Bulge is formed. Such a solution is over DE 295 00 353 U1 known. DE 40 37 844 shows a similar device with slotted openings in the legs for the inclusion of the rod.

Hiervon ausgehend liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art so weiterzugestalten, daß sie einerseits leicht auf die vertikal herabhängenden Stangen auffädelbar ist und andererseits gleichwohl ein definierter Reibschluß erzielt wird, wobei dies mit einer einstückigen Konstruktion realisierbar sein soll.Proceeding from this, the object of the invention is a device of the type mentioned so that they on the one hand is easy to thread onto the vertically hanging rods and on the other hand nevertheless a defined frictional engagement is achieved, this with a one-piece construction should be feasible.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die beiden Langlöcher durch einen U-förmigen bzw. C-förmigen Verbindungsabschnitt verbunden sind, der breiter ist als die Stange. This object is achieved in that the two Elongated holes through a U-shaped or C-shaped connecting section connected, which is wider than the rod.

Hierdurch ist es nicht mehr erforderlich, die Vorrichtung auf eine Stange aufzufädeln und zu diesem Zweck das freie Ende der Stange erst durch das obere und dann durch das untere Langloch zu führen und eine derart aufgefädelte Vorrichtung dann in eine U-Profil-Schiene einzudrehen. Vielmehr kann die Vorrichtung an dem abzuhängenden Teil, insbesondere also einer U-Profil-Schiene, vorab befestigt werden. Erst anschließend wird dann die Verbindung mit der jeweiligen Stange hergestellt, indem die Stange in die Verbindungsausnehmung eingeführt wird und dann durch die zu den Langlöchern führenden Querabschnitte in den Bereich der Langlöcher gelangt, welche sich senkrecht zu den Querabschnitten erstrecken. Die Verklemmung aufgrund der federnd ausgebildeten Ausbauchung erfolgt dann in herkömmlicher Weise. Genauso ist es leicht möglich, eine bereits hergestellte Verbindung zu Korrektur- bzw. Änderungszwecken wieder zu lösen.As a result, it is no longer necessary to place the device on a rod thread and for this purpose the free end of the rod only through the upper and then through the lower elongated hole and one threaded like this Then screw the device into a U-profile rail. Much more can the device on the part to be suspended, in particular one U-profile rail, to be fixed in advance. Only then will the Connected to the respective rod by inserting the rod into the Connection recess is inserted and then through to the Cross sections leading to elongated holes reach the area of the elongated holes, which extend perpendicular to the cross sections. The deadlock then takes place due to the resilient bulge in a conventional way. Likewise, it is easily possible to make one that has already been made Disconnect for correction or change purposes.

Hierdurch wird die Arbeitsgeschwindigkeit beim Abhängen von Decken erheblich erhöht, wobei die an beiden Enden der Ausbauchung vorgesehenen Grifflaschen es in einfachster Weise es ermöglichen, den Krümmungsradius der Ausbauchung zu ändern und dementsprechend eine Spannung auf- oder abzubauen und hierdurch eine Höhenverstellung zu bewerkstelligen.This will reduce the working speed when hanging from ceilings significantly increased, with those provided at both ends of the bulge Handle straps in the simplest possible way allow the radius of curvature change the bulge and accordingly a tension assemble or disassemble and thereby achieve a height adjustment.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung näher beschrieben. Dabei zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine Aufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung und
  • Fig. 2 eine Seitenansicht derselben.
    • The invention is described in more detail below on the basis of a preferred exemplary embodiment in conjunction with the drawing. Show:
  • Fig. 1 is a plan view of an inventive device and
  • Fig. 2 is a side view of the same.

    • Eine in der Zeichnung dargestellte Vorrichtung weist einen aus Blech gestanzten Grundkörper 1 auf, dessen Unterteil 2 im Ausführungsbeispiel seitliche Ansätze 3 besitzt, die dazu bestimmt sind, unter die seitlichen Randwülste eines U-Profils, welches abgehängt werden soll, einzugreifen. Statt der dargestellten Ausführungsform könnte das Unterteil aber ebenso lediglich eine Bohrung aufweisen, um über Schrauben oder Nägel eine Holzlatte zu befestigen oder andere, an die abzuhängenden Teile angepaßte Ausgestaltungen aufweisen.A device shown in the drawing has a stamped from sheet metal Base body 1, the lower part 2 in the embodiment has lateral approaches 3, which are intended to be the lateral To engage edge beads of a U-profile that is to be suspended. Instead of the illustrated embodiment, the lower part could as well have only one hole to one over screws or nails To fix wooden slats or other, adapted to the parts to be suspended Have configurations.

    An der Oberseite des Grundkörpers 1 ist ein Halteteil 4 ausgebildet mit einer in Fig. 2 erkennbaren Ausbauchung 5 und einer sich an der Oberseite des Halteteils 4 anschließenden Grifflasche 6 sowie eine unterhalb des Halteteils 4 angeordnete ausgestanzte und ausgebogene Grifflasche 7.At the top of the base body 1, a holding part 4 is formed with a in FIG. 2 bulge 5 and one on the top of the holding part 4 adjoining handle tab 6 and one below the Holding part 4 arranged punched and bent handle tab 7.

    Im Halteteil 4 sind zwei Langlöcher 8, 9 ausgebildet, deren jeweilige Enden kreisabschnittförmige Abrundungen 10 aufweisen, wobei der Krümmungsradius diese Abrundungen 10 dem Krümmungsradius bzw. Querschnittsradius einer Stange 11 (vgl. Fig. 2) aufweisen, an der die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung befestigt werden soll. Aufgrund der Federspannung der Ausbauchung 5, die durch eine Taillierung 12 einstellbar ist, werden die Langlöcher 8, 9 gegen die Stange 11 verspannt und es findet eine Fixierung statt, wobei durch Beaufschlagung der Grifflaschen 6 und 7 in Richtung der Pfeile 13, 14 mit Daumen und Zeigefinger einer Hand eine Entspannung und damit Höhenverstellung vorgenommen werden kann. In the holding part 4, two elongated holes 8, 9 are formed, the respective ends of which Have circular section-shaped roundings 10, the radius of curvature these roundings 10 the radius of curvature or cross-sectional radius have a rod 11 (see FIG. 2) on which the inventive Device to be attached. Because of the spring tension the bulge 5, which can be adjusted by a waist 12 the slots 8, 9 braced against the rod 11 and it finds one Fixation instead, by loading the handle straps 6 and 7 in Direction of arrows 13, 14 with thumb and index finger of one hand Relaxation and thus height adjustment can be made.

    Die Besonderheit der erfindungsgemäßen Ausgestaltung liegt darin, daß die beiden Langlöcher 8, 9 die Ausbauchung 5 überbrückend über eine Verbindungsausnehmung 15 von U- bzw. C-förmiger Konfiguration verbunden sind.The special feature of the configuration according to the invention is that the two elongated holes 8, 9 bridging the bulge 5 via a connecting recess 15 connected by U- or C-shaped configuration are.

    Die Verbindungsausnehmung weist einen parallel zur Längsachse 16 verlaufenden Abschnitt 17 auf, der im Mittelbereich sich vergrößernd ausgebaucht ist und in seinen beiden schmalsten Abschnitten 18 eine etwas größere Breite aufweist als die Dicke der Stange 11. An den Abschnitt 17 schließen sich Querabschnitte 19 an, die im wesentlichen quer zur Längsachse 16 verlaufen und in die Langlöcher 8, 9 münden, jedoch nicht so lang sind wie die Langlöcher, so daß die erwähnten kreisabschnittförmigen Abschnitte 10 ausgebildet werden können.The connecting recess has a parallel to the longitudinal axis 16 Section 17, which bulges in the middle is and in its two narrowest sections 18 a slightly larger Width has the thickness of the rod 11. At the section 17th are followed by cross sections 19 which are essentially transverse to the longitudinal axis 16 run and open into the elongated holes 8, 9, but not as long are like the elongated holes, so that the mentioned circular section-shaped sections 10 can be trained.

    Aufgrund der beschriebenen Verbindungsausnehmung 15 ist es möglich, die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung bzw. deren Halteabschnitt 4 in Richtung des Pfeils 20 in Fig. 2 auf die Stange 11 aufzuschieben, so daß die Stange 11 in den Abschnitten 18 zu liegen kommt, wobei dann eine kurze Querbewegung zur Überbrückung der Querabschnitte 19 vorgenommen wird, bis die Stange 11 in den Langlöchern 8, 9 zu liegen kommt. Bei dieser Bewegung hält die Hand der Bedienungsperson die Abschnitte 6 und 7 zwischen Daumen und Zeigefinger leicht gegeneinander verspannt, wobei durch ein Loslassen in der gewünschten Höhe dann eine Festlegung an der Stange 11 erfolgt.Due to the connection recess 15 described, it is possible the device according to the invention or its holding section 4 in the direction of arrow 20 in Fig. 2 on the rod 11, so that the rod 11 comes to rest in the sections 18, then a short transverse movement is carried out to bridge the cross sections 19, until the rod 11 comes to rest in the elongated holes 8, 9. With this movement the operator's hand holds sections 6 and 7 between Thumb and forefinger slightly tensed against each other by letting go in the desired amount then making a determination on the Rod 11 is done.

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    1. A device for non-positive adjustable-height attachment to a rod (11), in particular for the adjustable-height mounting of intercalated U-shaped sections or wood laths for false ceilings, comprising a base body (1) in the form of a sheet preform which has an approximately U-shaped, bulged holding member (4) connected thereto, the legs of the holding member (4), which are formed by the bulging (5), inclining upwards or downwards away from a central portion, each having an oblong hole (8, 9) through which passes the rod (11) or wire, characterized in that the oblong holes (8, 9) are connected to each other by a C- or U-shaped connecting recess (15).
    2. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting recess (15) comprises a longitudinal section (17) with an enlarged central portion.
    3. A device according to claim 2, characterized in that transverse sections (19) adjoin the upper and lower end of the longitudinal section (17), opening into the oblong holes (8, 9) and having a width which is less than the length of the oblong holes (8, 9).
    4. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the oblong holes (8, 9) are defined at their lengthwise ends by sections (10) in the shape of a segment of a circle, the radius of curvature of which corresponds to the radius of cross section of the rod (11).
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    AT97119591T ATE185881T1 (en) 1997-11-08 1997-11-08 DEVICE FOR HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE, FORGIVE FIXING TO A ROD, ESPECIALLY FOR CEILING SUBSTRUCTIONS
    EP97119591A EP0919731B1 (en) 1997-11-08 1997-11-08 Device for height adjustable force-fitting to a rod, particularly for a false ceiling
    DE59700600T DE59700600D1 (en) 1997-11-08 1997-11-08 Device for height-adjustable non-positive attachment to a rod, especially for ceiling substructures
    GR990403319T GR3032232T3 (en) 1997-11-08 1999-12-22 Device for height adjustable force-fitting to a rod, particularly for a false ceiling

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