EP2431281A2 - Device for holding sacks, bags, and the like - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (1) has two U-shaped supporting brackets (3,4). Each support bracket has two upper bracket handles (5,6,7,8), where a lower connecting arms (11,12,13,14) are angled at each bracket handle. The connecting arms of former retaining bracket are connected with the connecting arms of the latter support bracket in the installed state of the device, where device is provided without requiring a separate base frame.

Description

The invention relates to a device for holding sacks, bags o. The like., With two U-shaped brackets, each headband has two upper leg bar and wherein a lower connecting leg is angled from each bracket leg.

Devices of the aforementioned type have long been known from practice, they are usually used to hold garbage bags or sacks of paper, plastic or fabric in the open state, the garbage bag in the region of their upper edges can be suspended and the bag opening can be clamped.

Known from practice devices of the aforementioned type are relatively complicated and consist of a variety of parts. These include above all two separate headband, but also a separate base frame to which the headband are attached and held. In addition, known devices have necessary fasteners to secure the headband to the base can. Due to the need for a plurality of components not only the assembly is relatively expensive, and the cost of producing the known device are relatively high due to the large number of parts.

Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device of the type mentioned, which is simple and inexpensive to manufacture and easy to install.

To achieve the above object is inventively provided in a device of the type mentioned above, that the connecting leg of a holding bracket with the connecting legs of the other retaining bracket in the installed state of the device are directly connected to each other without a separate base frame is required. Ultimately, the interconnected connecting leg in conjunction with the other components of the headband functionally form the base frame, so that in this way can account for at least the separate component unit "base frame" in the inventive device. This has a significant effect on the production costs of the device according to the invention.

Finally, it has been recognized in the context of the present invention that, in order to increase the stability and stability of the device as a whole, a separate base frame to which the retaining clips are attached in the prior art, while appropriate. The invention, however, consciously from the realization of this advantage, since it has been found that even two directly interconnected headband without a separate base frame provide sufficient stability for most applications.

In addition, it has been found that the stability of the device according to the invention is ensured in any case, when a bag inserted in the device (or other receptacle) is attached to the device so that it stands in the inserted state on the ground From therefore For example, the weight forces of the waste / contents accumulated in the bag are introduced directly into the bottom, so that the device ultimately serves at least substantially only for keeping the bag opening open. In terms of design, this is ultimately achieved by virtue of the fact that the holding straps or the upper bar arms have such a (reduced) length that conventional standard bags can be inserted into the device and then stand up on the ground. Preferably, the height of the headband and thus the height of the device is between 60 to 100 cm, preferably between 70 and 90 cm and in particular between 65 and 85 cm, each individual value (60, 61, 62, ... 98, 99, 100 cm) is possible. These dimensions correspond to the usual standard dimensions of garbage bags, which are accordingly slightly larger.

Preferably, the device according to the invention on two separate headband, wherein the connecting leg of a retaining clip are releasably connected and in particular frictionally engaged with the connecting legs of the other retaining bracket. The two-part embodiment of the device according to the invention with two retaining clips has the advantage that, in the unassembled state, relatively small packaging units result, which can be well transported and stored. The releasable connectivity and the holder of the headband over a frictional connection ensures, moreover, that the device can be solved after use by the user again and stored space-saving.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the releasable and in particular frictional connection is provided that the connecting legs of a holding bracket are connected to the Verbindungslege of the other retaining bracket by means of a plug connection. A plug-in connection can initially be realized relatively easily in terms of production technology. In addition, a plug connection ensures in a simple manner that the two brackets quickly assemble during assembly by the user and can be solved again.

In connection with the realization of a plug connection, there are basically different possibilities. Thus, separate plug-in means or directly provided on the connecting legs plug-in means may be provided. In an alternative according to the invention, the plug connection has two separate plug sockets for inserting the free ends of the connecting legs. The plug sockets can basically only be inserted by the user onto the respective ends of the connecting legs during assembly of the device, the connecting legs of the other holding strap subsequently being inserted. In another Ausführongsform each of the sockets is captively attached to a connecting leg, the attachment is already provided by the manufacturer. The socket can be welded onto the respective connecting leg, squeezed onto this or glued to it. This embodiment has the advantage that the sockets are ultimately integrally connected to the headband and so can not be lost.

In another alternative embodiment, the connector has spirals or eyelets on two connecting legs for insertion of the free ends of the other connecting legs. The spirals or eyelets are made by bending the ends of the connecting legs at the ends, ie they are integral with the respective connecting legs. The openings formed by the spirals / eyelets have an inner diameter, which is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the Verbizidungsschenkel as such, especially when it comes to the realization of a frictional engagement.

In a further alternative embodiment, the connecting legs of a retaining clip with the connecting legs of the other retaining bracket looped. Ultimately, therefore, a loop connection between opposing connecting legs different headband is realized, the loop connection ultimately represents a frictional connection.

In an alternative embodiment, at least one connecting leg of the one retaining clip is connected to at least one connecting leg of the other retaining clip, directly and firmly, in particular by means of at least one adhesive, adhesive and welded connection. In principle, it is even possible in this embodiment to form the device with the two retaining strips in such a way that two connecting legs merge into one another, thus ultimately forming a common leg, while on the opposite side, the two separate connecting legs are directly connected to each other.

To improve the stability of the device according to the invention, a downwardly protruding base is provided in the region of the angling of the stirrup leg to the connecting leg. If, as is preferred, a corresponding pedestal is provided in each angled region between the bracket leg and connecting leg, the device thus having four feet, this results in a secure four-point support. The fact that the feet protrude downwards, it is also possible, moreover, to arrange the device according to the invention on non-level terrain, in which case a sufficient level is ensured.

In this context, it is preferably provided that the headband, at least in the area of the feet have a full-surface coating, in particular made of plastic. Such a coating has the significant advantage that due to the compared to a variety of other substances, in particular metal, increased coefficient of friction of certain plastics results in a certain security against accidental displacement of the device on the floor. In addition, the aforementioned coating also provides protection for a sensitive floor on which a device according to the invention is placed.

In order to ensure a secure mounting of a clamped bag or receiving means, the upper region of the retaining clip is preferably bent in the opposite direction to the connecting legs. In this way, then ultimately results in a corresponding voltage of the device held in the bag.

With regard to a simple and inexpensive embodiment of the device according to the invention is further provided that the headband of wire (and thus made of metal) and are identical. With regard to the identical construction of the headband it is so that in principle only one component has to be produced, which reduces the manufacturing costs.

Although it is basically possible to produce the device according to the invention with its basic functions of only two, at best even of only one basic component, it is still possible to provide various supplementary components in order to further improve the function and the field of application of the device according to the invention.

In a preferred embodiment of the device is associated with a hingedly mounted on a headband lid, wherein the lid is preferably releasably attachable to a headband. Through the lid access to a hinged bag or whose sack opening can be closed, which is appropriate for certain applications. In particular, when the headband consist of wire, it is advisable that the lid has a U-shaped wire frame (also made of metal), which is designed for carrying or slipping over a bag or a bag. In this way, the bag opening of a bag hinged closing lid can be provided with very simple means.

In a further preferred embodiment it is provided that in each case an impeller is provided on at least one headband on opposite sides. Ultimately, the device according to the invention thus has at least two wheels on a retaining bracket, so that the device can be moved more easily with a bag inserted.

Other features, advantages and applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments with reference to the drawings and the drawing itself. In this case, all described and / or illustrated features alone or in any combination form the subject of the present invention, regardless of their Summary or its relationship.

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung mit einem eingesetzten Sack,

Fig. 2

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vornchtung im Zustand,

Fig. 3

eine perspektivische Ansicht entsprechend Fig. 2 einer anderen Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung im noch nicht zusammengesetzten Zustand,

Fig. 4

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung im zusammengesetzten Zustand ohne eingesetzten Sack,

Fig. 5

eine schematische Darstellung einer Verbindungsmöglichkeit von Haltebügeln einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,

Fig. 6

eine schematische Darstellung einer anderen Verbindungsmöglichkeit von Haltebügeln einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,

Fig. 7

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer verkaufsfähigen Verpackungseinheit aus zwei Haltebügeln,

Fig. 8

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Verpackungseinheit mit zehn erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtungen,

Fig. 9

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung mit Deckel und

Fig. 10

eine schematische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung mit Laufrädern.

It shows

Fig. 1

a perspective view of a device according to the invention with a bag inserted,

Fig. 2

a perspective view of a Vornchtung invention in the state

Fig. 3

a perspective view accordingly Fig. 2 another embodiment of a device according to the invention in the not yet assembled state,

Fig. 4

a perspective view of a device according to the invention in the assembled state without inserted bag,

Fig. 5

a schematic representation of a connection possibility of retaining brackets of a device according to the invention,

Fig. 6

a schematic representation of another possibility of connecting retaining brackets of a device according to the invention,

Fig. 7

a perspective view of a salable packaging unit of two brackets,

Fig. 8

a perspective view of a packaging unit with ten devices according to the invention,

Fig. 9

a perspective view of another embodiment of a device according to the invention with lid and

Fig. 10

a schematic representation of a device according to the invention with wheels.

In Fig. 1 a device 1 is shown, in which a bag 2 is held, Instead of the bag 2, a bag or other receiving means may be provided. The device 1 has two U-shaped retaining clips 3, 4, wherein each of the retaining clips 3, 4 is provided with two upper stirrup legs 5, 6 and 7, 8, which are interconnected in the upper region via a center leg 9, 10 are. Of each of the stirrup legs 5, 6, 7, 8, a lower connecting leg 11, 12, 13, 14 is angled or bent in the lower region.

The Fig. 1 shows the installed state of the device 1. In this state is located between the two brackets 3, 4, a free space 15, in which the bag 2 is inserted. The bag 2 is inserted into the device 1 such that the opening 16 of the bag 2 is suspended in the region of its upper edge 17 and slipped over and clamped on the retaining clips 3, 4. Incidentally, it is in the installed state so that the bag 2 rests with its bottom 18 on the ground, so that the weight of the sack located in the bag / contents is introduced directly into the ground, while the headband 3, 4 only or at least in Essentially for keeping the opening 16 of the bag 2 are provided.

In the device 1 is now provided that the connecting legs 11, 12 of the one retaining clip 3 are connected to the connecting legs 13, 14 of the other retaining clip 4 in the installed state of the device 1, directly, without a separate base frame in the form of a frame , as is customary in the prior art, is provided. The stabilizing function of a separate base frame, which is provided in the prior art, is ultimately realized in the invention by the direct connection of the connecting legs 11, 12, 13, 14 and the center leg 9, 10 of the bar arms 5, 6, 7, 8.

In the embodiments shown in the individual figures, it is in each case such that the connecting legs 11, 12 of the retaining clip 3 with the connecting legs 13, 14 are detachably connectable, wherein the compound is designed as a frictional connection. Additionally or alternatively, of course, a positive connection can be provided. The show in the Fig. 1 to 5 illustrated embodiments each different ways of connectors. In the in the Fig. 1 to 4 illustrated embodiments, the connector in each case two receptacles 19, 20. The sockets 19, 20 are placed on the ends of certain connecting leg. At the in Fig. 2 embodiment illustrated are the sockets 19, 20 on the free ends of the connecting leg of a retaining clip, in this case on the connecting legs 13, 14 of the retaining clip 4. In the in Fig. 3 illustrated embodiment, it is such that each headband 3.4 each having a socket 19, 20 has. In the illustrated embodiment, it is such that on the connecting leg 12, the plug-in sleeve 20 is arranged, while on the connecting leg 13, the plug-in sleeve 19 is arranged.

In both embodiments accordingly FIGS. 2 and 3 it is such that the sockets 19, 20 are captively secured to the respective connecting leg. This can be done for example via a welding, crimping and / or glued connection. In the assembled state, the results in Fig. 4 illustrated device 1.

Incidentally, it is understood that it is also possible in principle not to connect the connecting leg manufacturer side directly with the sockets 19, 20, but to make this only during assembly of the device 1 by the user. In this case, the sockets 19, 20 are then placed only upon assembly of the headband 3, 4 on the respective ends of the connecting leg. In any case, it is so that the inner diameter of the sockets 19, 20 in relation to the outer diameter of the connecting legs 11, 12, 13, 14 in any case is slightly reduced, so that there is a sufficient frictional engagement.

In Fig. 5 an alternative embodiment of a connector is shown, Instead of separate sockets at the end of a connecting leg two eyelets 21 are provided which serve for inserting a free end of the respective connecting leg. The eyelets 21 are formed integrally with the respective connecting leg. Ultimately, the connecting leg is the end deformed to form the eyelets 21. In principle, a larger number of eyelets can be provided. In addition, it is understood that instead of the eyelets 21 and a spiral can be provided, which ultimately represents nothing more than a variety of eyelets. In the illustrated embodiment, the eyelets 21 are provided on the connecting leg 13, wherein the connecting leg 11 engages with its end in the eyelets 21. For reasons of clarity, the diameter of the eyelets 21 is shown substantially larger than the diameter of the connecting leg 11. In fact, the dimensions of the inner diameter of the eyelets 21 and the outer diameter of the connecting leg 11 so that there is a frictional engagement.

In Fig. 6 an embodiment is shown in which two connecting legs are stranded with each other. The loop connection results from the fact that the connecting legs each have a hook 22 at the end, while at a certain distance there is a protruding tab 23. It is in the illustrated embodiment so that the hook 22 engages behind the tab 23. It is also possible, however, that the hook 22 engages in the tab 23. In any case, the input or rear grip is also connected to a frictional connection, even if this is not shown for reasons of clarity. The loop connection leads to the fact that the two brackets can not move towards each other in the stowed state in the region of their connecting legs.

In one embodiment, not shown, it is such that the headband 3, 4 are firmly connected. This can be done in that the connecting legs are glued or welded or otherwise connected to each other in the region of their ends. In principle, it is also possible that the headband in the region of their connecting legs 11, 13 and / or 12, 14 are integrally connected to each other. However, a space-saving arrangement of the device 1 can no longer be realized in the case of a cohesive or at least one-part embodiment.

As, moreover, in particular from the Fig. 2 to 4 results in the region of the angling of the respective stirrup leg to the connecting leg in each case a downwardly projecting stand 24, 25, 26, 27 are provided. The realization of four feet results in a four-point support of the device. 1 on the ground. In this case, the headband 3, 4, at least in the area of the feet 24, 25, 26, 27 on a full-surface coating 28 made of plastic. Thus, the headband 3, 4 may have been dipped in their manufacture, for example in rubber paint.

Incidentally, the headband 3, 4 each made of wire and are, apart from the realization of the plug or loop connection, identical.

The FIGS. 7 and 8 show packaging units with different numbers of devices 1. So is in Fig. 7 a packaging unit with two brackets 3, 4 shown, wherein the headband 3, 4 are ultimately superimposed on their shape according to each other. In this way, results in a very space-saving arrangement. In the illustrated arrangement with superimposed brackets 3, 4, this unit can be welded, for example, in plastic and sell in this form.

In Fig. 8 a sales unit is shown in which ten units of the device 1 are shown. In each case five units are corresponding in one form Fig. 7 arranged while five units are arranged in reverse order on the lower five units.

Incidentally, in all embodiments, the upper region of the individual retaining clips 3, 4 is angled upward or downward in the opposite direction to the connecting arms 11, 12, 13, 14. The outer boundary of the device 1 on two opposite sides then forms the respective center leg 9, 10. This makes it possible to tension the bag 2 inserted into the device 1 and to keep the opening 16 correspondingly open.

In Fig. 9 an embodiment is shown in which the device 1 has a cover 29. The lid 29 is hinged to one of the headband, in this case the headband 4, stored. Incidentally, it is such that the cover 29 on the headband 4 is releasably fastened. The lid 29 may basically be made of plastic or metal.

In the illustrated embodiment, the lid 29 has a U-shaped wire frame 30 which forms a frame. About the wire frame 30, a bag, a bag o. The like. Be slipped from the open side, so that there is a closed top cover. At the free ends, the wire frame 30 eyelets 31 which engage corresponding bolts 32 which are provided in the upper region of the retaining clip 4. When inserted into the eyelets 31 bolts 32 then results in the bearing connection for the cover 29 so that it can be swung open.

Due to the U-shaped design of the wire frame 30 and also of the retaining clip 3, it is readily possible to elastically press both the retaining clip 4 together and to pull the wire frame 30 apart elastically in order to obtain the cover installation position.

At the in Fig. 10 1, the device 1 on the mounting bracket 4 in the region of the feet 26, 27 each have an impeller 33, 34 on. The wheels 33, 34 may be mounted for example via corresponding bolts 32 or in other ways, preferably releasably connectable to the headband 4.

Bezugszeichenhste:

1

contraption

2

bag

3

headband

4

headband

5

stirrup leg

6

stirrup leg

7

stirrup leg

8th

stirrup leg

9

middle leg

10

middle leg

11

connecting leg

12

connecting leg

13

connecting leg

14

connecting leg

15

free space

16

opening

17

edge

18

ground

19

receptacle

20

receptacle

21

eyelet

22

hook

23

flap

24

stand featuring

25

stand

26

stand

27

stand

28

coating

29

cover

30

wire frame

31

eyelet

32

bolt

33

Wheel

34

Wheel

Claims (15)

Device (1) for holding a bag (2), a bag o. The like., With two U-shaped retaining clips (3, 4), each headband (3, 4) has two upper bracket legs (5, 6, 7, 8) and of each bar leg (5, 6, 7, 8) an angled lower connecting leg (11, 12, 13, 14) is angled,
characterized,
in that the connecting legs (11, 12, 13, 14) of the one holding bracket (3) are connected to the connecting arms (13, 14) of the other holding bracket (4) in the installed state of the device (1), without a separate base frame being provided , Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting legs (11, 12) of the one retaining clip (3) releasably and in particular by friction with the connecting legs (13, 14) of the other retaining bracket (4) are connected. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting legs (11, 12) of a retaining clip (3) with the connecting legs (13, 14) of the other retaining bracket (4) are interconnected by means of a plug connection. Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the plug connection has at least one plug-in sleeve (19, 20) for inserting the free ends of the connecting legs (11, 12, 13, 14). Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the plug-in sleeve (19, 20) captively attached to a connecting leg, in particular welded thereto, squeezed and / or glued. Device according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the plug connection has at least one eyelet (21) or spiral on a connecting leg for inserting the free end of another connecting leg. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one connecting leg of the one retaining clip is looped with at least one connecting leg of another retaining clip. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one connecting leg of a retaining clip with at least one connecting leg of the other retaining bracket directly, in particular by means of at least one adhesive closure and / or welded joint is connected. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the region of the angled portion of the stirrup leg to the connecting leg downwardly projecting stand (24, 25, 26, 27) is provided. Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the retaining bracket (3, 4) at least in the region of the feet (24, 25, 26, 27) has a full-surface coating (28), in particular made of plastic. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining clips (3, 4) consist of wire and are in particular of identical construction. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper region of the retaining clip (3, 4) in the opposite direction to the connecting leg (11, 12, 13, 14) is bent. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (1) is associated with a particular hinged lid (29) and that, preferably, the lid (29) on a headband (4) is releasably fastened. Apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that the lid (29) has a U-shaped wire frame (30) for slipping over a bag, a bag or the like. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on at least one headband (4) on opposite sides in each case an impeller (33, 34) is provided.

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