Support for an energy supply chain

Abstract

The invention relates to a support (1) for an energy supply chain (2), wherein the support (1) is divided into sections (5) in the longitudinal direction (L), wherein each section (5) has at least one tooth (6) at its end, and wherein each two adjacent sections (5) are interlocked by means of the teeth (6).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The invention relates to a support for an energy supply chain and to a device and a component for such a support. BACKGROUND

[0002] Energy supply chains are used to protect and guide pipelines, for example cables or hoses. Energy supply chains can also be referred to as pipeline guiding devices. Energy supply chains can be composed of multiple segments or designed as a single piece. It is known to support energy supply chains with supports. Such supports can for example be arranged in such a way that an upper branch of the energy supply chain can be placed on the support. If the energy supply chain is moved, the upper branch moves along the support. The resulting friction can be reduced by rollers. In the case of the known supports, stresses which can damage the support or its carrier are usually caused by temperature changes. SUMMARY

[0003] It is an object of the invention to provide a support which withstands temperature changes well, starting from the prior art. In addition, corresponding devices and components are to be presented. According to the invention, a support for an energy supply chain is presented. The support is divided into multiple sections in the longitudinal direction. Each section has at least one tooth at its end. Each two adjacent sections are interlocked by the teeth.

[0004] The support is preferably used with an energy supply chain. The design of the energy supply chain is not relevant. In particular, the energy supply chain can be composed of multiple segments or designed as a single piece. The energy supply chain can also be referred to as a pipeline guiding device.

[0005] A part of the energy supply chain can be placed on the support. The support is preferably designed as a roller support. In this case, the support is expressly intended for the rollers of the energy supply chain to roll on the roller support. As a result, a part of the energy supply chain, in particular an upper branch of the energy supply chain, can run along the support. Alternatively, it is preferred that the support is designed as a sliding support. In this case, the support is expressly intended for a part of the energy supply chain to slide on the support, in particular by means of a sliding block. The energy supply chain can also slide on the support without a sliding block. The support can also be a roller or sliding support. In this case, the support is expressly intended for the rollers of the energy supply chain to roll on the roller support, or for a part of the energy supply chain to slide on the support, in particular by means of a sliding block.

[0006] The support is divided into multiple sections in the longitudinal direction. The longitudinal direction is the direction in which the energy supply chain can be moved past the support. If the energy supply chain has rollers, the longitudinal direction is parallel to the direction of movement of the rollers. The energy supply chain is preferably divided into 5 to 10 sections. The sections are preferably designed so that they are identical to one another. The individual sections are preferably designed as a single piece.

[0007] Thermal expansion in the case of temperature changes can be compensated for by dividing the carrier into a plurality of sections. This is particularly applicable when the carrier is held on a carrier frame formed of a material different from the carrier. The described embodiment is particularly well suited for this case, so that it is preferred that the carrier is used with a carrier frame formed of a material different from the carrier. Thus the carrier can be formed of plastic, for example, and held on an aluminum carrier frame. The carrier frame can be designed as a profile, in particular an aluminum profile. The cross section of the carrier frame is preferably transverse over the entire longitudinal extent. The plurality of sections of the carrier can be held on the same carrier frame. Since plastic and aluminum have different coefficients of thermal expansion, the sections can be displaced relative to one another by thermal expansion of the carrier frame. Such displacement is possible because the carrier is divided into a plurality of sections. As a result, internal stresses in the carrier that can damage the carrier and / or the carrier frame are prevented.

[0008] It is not necessary for the carrier to be held on a carrier frame, so that it can move in the longitudinal direction. It is also not necessary for the spacing between adjacent sections to actually change during operation. Simply dividing the carrier into a plurality of sections allows for compensation of the relative movement of adjacent sections. This movement can also occur as a result of thermal expansion when each section is firmly held on the carrier frame. The relative positions of the sections to one another can remain unchanged, in particular when the carrier is used at a constant temperature. Nevertheless, the sections are also preferably held on the carrier frame so that they can move in the longitudinal direction. As a result, temperature changes can be well compensated for.

[0009] The sections are preferably dimensioned and held on the carrier frame so that they are arranged at an average temperature and at an average spacing from one another. The average temperature is centered between the maximum temperature and the minimum temperature for which the carrier is specifically specified and designed. The average spacing is centered between the maximum spacing and the minimum spacing for which the carrier is specifically specified and designed. Temperature deviations above or below the average temperature can be compensated for by this design. At the average temperature, expansion joints are then formed between adjacent sections. These can become larger or smaller upon temperature changes.

[0010] If the energy supply chain moves through an expansion joint between two sections, a fundamental problem arises that causes noise and / or vibrations. For example, if a roller rolls from one section to another, the roller can sink into the expansion joint. This can generate noise and / or cause vibrations. As a result, the energy supply chain, the carrier and its carrier frame can become more worn or even damaged. In the case of an energy supply chain that slides through the carrier, the expansion joint can also cause noise to be emitted or the energy supply chain to be operated in a jerky manner.

[0011] In the case of the device, the generation of noise and / or vibrations can be prevented or at least mitigated. To do so, the segments have at least one tooth each at their ends, wherein each two adjacent segments are interlocked by the teeth. This refers to the respective two ends of the segments in the longitudinal direction. They are the ends by which the segments engage with one another and between which the expansion joint is formed (as long as the respective extreme values are not reached). The fact that the teeth are interlocked means that the teeth of adjacent segments overlap one another at least partially in the longitudinal direction. The teeth then engage with one another. This means that at least one tooth of a first segment engages into the gap between at least one tooth of an adjacent second segment. Preferably, each segment has a plurality of teeth at its ends. In this case, one tooth of a first segment can engage into the gap between two adjacent teeth of a second segment.

[0012] The interlocking of the segments prevents, inter alia, the roller from sinking into the expansion joint. This is the case in any case when a suitable roller is used. A suitable roller has a running surface which has a lateral extent transverse to the longitudinal direction which is greater than the maximum lateral extent of the expansion joint transverse to the longitudinal direction. The lateral extent of the expansion joint transverse to the longitudinal direction can be different in size at different points in the longitudinal direction. It is particularly preferred that the lateral extent of the running surface of the roller is such that the roller can contact one of the segments at any point in the longitudinal direction. The energy supply chain is preferably designed such that the roller contacts at least one of the segments at any point in the longitudinal direction in correct use. Because of the teeth, the roller then cannot sink into the expansion joint. The roller thus initially contacts the first segment of the support. When the roller reaches the transition to the subsequent segment, only the part of the roller which is located on the teeth of the first segment still contacts the support. The rest of the roller bridges the expansion joint and subsequently contacts the next segment. Only then does the rest of the roller also bridge the expansion joint.

[0013] The design of the expansion joint with teeth also has the advantage that the segments can be manufactured and assembled with a high degree of tolerance. If the expansion joint is to be straight and extend transverse to the longitudinal direction, the sinking of the roller into the expansion joint can only be mitigated by the expansion joint being designed to be as small as possible. The smaller the expansion joint, the more precisely the segments need to be dimensioned and arranged. A small expansion joint also has the disadvantage that only relatively small temperature changes can be compensated thereby. By contrast, with the support described, it is sufficient to interlock adjacent segments by means of the teeth. The size of the expansion joint between the teeth is largely irrelevant compared to the size of a straight expansion joint which extends transverse to the longitudinal direction.

[0014] At its two ends in the longitudinal direction, the carrier can have a respective edge section. The latter has at least one tooth, preferably a plurality of teeth, exactly at one of its ends. The edge section can bite into the adjacent section by means of the teeth. At the other end of the edge section, which forms an end of the carrier, no teeth are required. It is therefore preferred that the carrier has a respective edge section at its ends in addition to the sections described. However, the edge section can also be designed in the same way as the other sections. In this case, all sections of the carrier can be understood as the sections described above. The teeth at the ends of the carrier can remain unused in this case. The design without a special edge section makes production simpler.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the carrier forms a rolling or sliding surface for an energy supply chain. The rolling or sliding surface is formed in part by the teeth.

[0016] The rolling or sliding surface is the upper surface of the sections of the carrier. The rolling or sliding surface is preferably designed to be flat. The rolling or sliding surface is preferably designed in such a way that an energy supply chain can slide or roll on the rolling or sliding surface by means of a roller. In this respect, the carrier can be used for different energy supply chains. In addition, the rolling or sliding surface is preferably shaped in such a way that liquid, such as rainwater, can run off the rolling or sliding surface. The rolling or sliding surface is interrupted by the expansion joints between the adjacent sections. A roller of an energy supply chain can roll on the rolling or sliding surface. To do this, the running surface of the roller can come into contact with the rolling or sliding surface. Alternatively or additionally, a part of the energy supply chain can slide on the rolling or sliding surface, in particular by means of a sliding block. The fact that the rolling or sliding surface is formed in part by the teeth means that the teeth are seen by the rolling or sliding surface when viewed from the latter.

[0017] In another preferred embodiment of the carrier, each section has a plurality of teeth at its ends, which are arranged offset to one another in the longitudinal direction of the carrier.

[0018] The aim of this embodiment is the case in which each end of a section has a plurality of teeth. These teeth are arranged offset to one another in the longitudinal direction at the end of the section in this case. As a result, it is well possible to prevent, for example, a roller from sinking into the expansion joint. The reason for this is that the roller does not simultaneously pass from one section through all the teeth to the next section. The same applies correspondingly to a sliding energy supply chain. It is sufficient for the teeth adjacent in the transverse direction to the longitudinal direction to be arranged at different positions in the longitudinal direction. It is thus conceivable, for example, for every second tooth at the end of a section to be arranged at the same position in the longitudinal direction. It is preferred, however, for the teeth at the end of a section to be arranged along a line inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction. This line can pass, for example, through the tip of each tooth.

[0019] In another preferred embodiment of the carrier, each section has from 1 to 10 teeth at its ends.

[0020] It has been shown that particularly quiet operation of the energy supply chain can be achieved with this design. Each section has preferably a plurality of teeth at its end. However, it is sufficient if one tooth is provided at each end of the section. For example, a single tooth can be provided at the end of the first section, and two teeth can be provided at the relevant end of the second section. The tooth of the first section can in this case be snapped into the gap between the two teeth of the second section. It is also conceivable, however, that both sections have only a single tooth at their respective end. In this case, adjacent sections can be interlocked by the teeth of both sections being arranged next to each other. In this case, the tooth of the first section snaps into a recess formed next to the tooth of the second section. The recess is bounded only on one side. The end of the section can in this case be in particular L-shaped.

[0021] In another preferred embodiment of the support, the sections each have a stop at their end, by means of which the adjacent sections can only be separated from each other in the longitudinal direction of the support to a limited extent.

[0022] The sections can be in two extreme positions: on the one hand, the sections can be in direct contact with each other. The sections cannot be moved any closer to each other. On the other hand, the sections can be pulled apart to the extent that the stops come into contact with each other. The stops prevent the sections from being pulled apart any further. This is possible, for example, because one tooth at each end of the sections has a protrusion as a stop. The protrusion can in particular protrude transversely to the longitudinal direction from the tooth. The movement of the section in the longitudinal direction can then be limited by the interaction with a corresponding protrusion on the tooth of the adjacent section. Or it can be possible, for example, that the tooth of the first section has a T-shaped design, and the two adjacent teeth of the second section each have an L-shaped design and are arranged such that a recess is formed in which the T-shaped tooth can only be moved to a limited extent.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the support forms a rolling or sliding surface for the energy supply chain. The rolling or sliding surface is truncated transversely to the longitudinal direction at at least one end of at least one section.

[0024] The fact that the rolling or sliding surface is truncated transversely to the longitudinal direction means that the rolling or sliding surface is inclined towards the respective end when the support is oriented correctly. In the sections that join the respective end, the rolling or sliding surface is then inclined with respect to the longitudinal direction. In the sections between the ends, the rolling or sliding surface is preferably designed as a plane, in particular in the horizontal direction when the support is oriented correctly. The rolling or sliding surface is truncated transversely to the longitudinal direction of the support at at least one joining end of the section. The rolling or sliding surface is preferably truncated at the respective two ends of all sections. This embodiment is particularly suitable for the case in which a part of the energy supply chain slides on the support. The support is preferably suitable for an energy supply chain without rollers. The contact between the energy supply chain and the expansion joint can be prevented by the truncated ends.

[0025] As a further aspect of the application, a device for holding and guiding an energy supply chain is proposed. The device comprises a carrier and a support fixed to the carrier. The support is divided into sections. Each section has at least one tooth at its end. Each two adjacent sections are interlocked by the teeth.

[0026] The advantages and features of the support can be applied and transferred to the device and vice versa. The support of the device is preferably designed as described. The support is preferably designed for the device.

[0027] The device is suitable for holding and guiding an energy supply chain. To this end, the device has a carrier and a support. The carrier serves for holding the support. The carrier can also limit the movement of the guiding channel in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction and in this respect guide the guiding channel.

[0028] It is not necessary that the device is able to support the entire weight of the energy supply chain by itself. It can be sufficient that the device helps to hold and guide the energy supply chain. The energy supply chain can be held by the device to the extent that a part of the energy supply chain can be placed on the support, in particular. The side plates of the upper branch of the energy supply chain can be placed on the support, in particular. The energy supply chain preferably has two opposite side plates. Each side plate is preferably held at least partially by a respective device designed as described above. Two devices are preferably used together as an assembly, the two devices holding and guiding the energy supply chain together. The two devices can be designed such that they are identical to each other or mirror-symmetrical to each other, in particular. The two devices are preferably arranged opposite to each other. The energy supply chain can also be held and guided by a device having a single carrier and two supports, wherein the two supports are fixed to the one carrier. It is preferred in this case that the carrier has a U-shaped design. As a result, the two supports can be held opposite to each other on the side walls within the U-shaped carrier.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment of the device, the carrier has a guiding surface on which the support is held. The rolling or sliding surface of the support is oriented perpendicular to the guiding surface.

[0030] The guiding surface serves for limiting the movement of the energy supply chain transverse to the longitudinal direction. It is not necessary for this purpose that the energy supply chain actually touches the guiding surface in operation. It is sufficient that this is an option in correct operation.

[0031] As a further aspect of the application, an assembly comprising an energy supply chain and a support is proposed. The support is divided into sections. Each section has at least one tooth at its end. Each two adjacent sections are interlocked by the teeth. A part of the energy supply chain is placed on the rolling or sliding surface formed by the support.

[0032] The advantages and features of the support and the device can be applied and transferred to the assembly and vice versa. The support of the assembly is preferably designed as described. The support is preferably designed for the assembly. The assembly is preferably formed by the device and the energy supply chain. The device is preferably designed for the assembly. The energy supply chain is not part of the device but part of the assembly.

[0033] In particular, at least a part of the upper branch of the energy supply chain can be placed as part of the energy supply chain on a rolling or sliding surface, in particular by means of a roller. This means that the energy supply chain is designed with an upper branch, a lower branch and a deflection region arranged therebetween. In this case, the support serves to at least partially support the weight of the upper branch. In particular, the side plates of the upper branch can be placed on the first rolling or sliding surface.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the assembly further comprises a carriage with a guide surface. The support is held on the guide surface. The rolling or sliding surface is oriented perpendicular to the guide surface. A part of the energy supply chain is guided by means of the guide surface.

[0035] In particular in this design, the assembly also comprises the device described above and the energy supply chain. The assembly preferably comprises two of the devices opposite to each other.

[0036] In another preferred embodiment of the assembly, a tray surface is formed at the carriage which is oriented parallel to the rolling or sliding surface of the support.

[0037] In particular, at least a part of the lower branch of the energy supply chain can be placed as part of the energy supply chain on the tray surface. In particular, the side plates of the lower branch can be placed on the tray surface. In particular in the case of a U-shaped carriage, both side plates of the lower branch can be placed together on the tray surface. The tray surface can be formed in particular on the inner side of the bottom of the U-shaped carriage. If two devices arranged opposite to each other are used together, the first side plate therein is preferably placed on the tray surface of the first device therein and the second side plate therein is preferably placed on the tray surface of the second device therein.

[0038] The tray surface can be formed on a part of the carriage. This carriage part can be formed integrally with the rest of the carriage, in particular as a leg of the carriage or as a separate piece which is fixed to the carriage. The separate piece can be designed in the same way as the support. The leg of the carriage is preferably formed from the same material as the rest of the carriage. Unlike the support which is preferably formed from a different material, there are no stresses between the leg and the rest of the carriage when there are changes in temperature. The leg can therefore be designed so that it is continuous in the longitudinal direction without expansion joints.

[0039] In another preferred embodiment of the assembly, the energy supply chain has an upper branch and a lower branch. At least a part of the upper branch is placed on the rolling or sliding surface. At least a part of the lower branch is placed on the tray surface.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment of the assembly, the energy supply chain has a plurality of rollers. A part of the energy supply chain rests on a rolling or sliding surface formed by the support by means of the rollers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0041] The application will be explained in detail below with the aid of the figures. The figures show a particularly preferred embodiment, but the application is not limited to this embodiment. The figures and the proportions shown therein are merely schematic, in the figures:

[0042] Figure 1 a device for holding and guiding an energy supply chain according to the application,

[0043] Figure 2 a device for holding and guiding an energy supply chain according to the application, Figure 1 a plan view of a part of the support of the device,

[0044] Figure 3a and Figure 3b a further two plan views of a part of the support of the device, Figure 1

[0045] Figure 4 a cross-sectional view of an assembly comprising a device according to the application, Figure 1

[0046] Figure 5 a perspective view of a section of a support according to the application

[0047] Figure 6 a side view of a section, Figure 5

[0048] Figure 7 a plan view of the end of two sections of a rolling support designed as shown in Figure 5 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] Figure 1 A device 11 for holding and guiding an energy supply chain 2 is shown in Figure 4 . The device 11 comprises a carriage 12 and a support 1 fixed to the carriage. The support 1 is divided into a plurality of sections 5 in the longitudinal direction L. The entire section 5 and a part of the section 5 are shown in Figure 1 . The sections 5 have a plurality of teeth 6 at their ends, respectively, the two sections 5 shown interlock by means of said teeth. It can be seen in Figure 1 that the two sections 5 shown here engage one another, one of the teeth 6 here, for example, bears the reference.

[0050] ​​​​The support 1 forms a rolling or sliding surface 7 for the energy supply chain 2. A part of the upper branch 3 of the energy supply chain 2 can be placed on the rolling or sliding surface 7. The rolling or sliding surface 7 is partly formed by the teeth 6. The segments 5 together form the rolling or sliding surface 7. The rolling or sliding surface 7 is then interrupted at the points where the segments 5 join each other and are interlocked by the teeth 6. The support 1 is held on the guide surface 13 of the carriage 12. The rolling or sliding surface 7 is oriented perpendicular to the guide surface 13. The energy supply chain 2 can be guided by the guide surface 13.

[0051] A tray surface 8, which is oriented parallel to the rolling or sliding surface 7, is also formed on the carriage 12. A part of the lower branch 4 of the energy supply chain 2 can be placed on the tray surface 8.

[0052] Figure 2 A plan view of a part of the support 1 of the device 11 is shown in Figure 1 . Here the rolling or sliding surface 7 is shown at the transition between two adjacent segments 5 of the support 1. Both segments 5 have three teeth 6 at the end shown. The teeth 6 of both segments 5 intermesh. The teeth 6 prevent the rolling wheels 9 of the energy supply chain 2, as shown in Figure 4 , from sinking into the expansion joint between the segments 5 when the rolling wheels 9 travel from one segment 5 to the next. As a result, the rolling wheels 9 run particularly smoothly and quietly. This is further enhanced by the teeth 6 being arranged offset to each other in the longitudinal direction L of the support 1. Thus, it happens that the rolling wheels 9 travel from one segment 5 to the other in such a way that, because the rolling wheels 9 satisfy the expansion joint between the teeth 6 at different times, they are distributed over time. This also results in particularly smooth and quiet running of the energy supply chain in the case of an energy supply chain without rolling wheels.

[0053] It can also be seen in Figure 2 that the segments 5 have a stop 10 at their ends, respectively, by means of which the adjacent segments 5 can be separated from each other in the longitudinal direction L only to a limited extent. Figure 2 A situation is shown in which the two segments 5 have been separated from each other to the maximum extent. In this case, the stops 10 of the two segments 5 are in contact with each other. The two segments 5 cannot therefore be pulled apart along or against the longitudinal direction L. The support 1 is thus held together by the stops 10.

[0054] Figure 3a and Figure 3b A further two plan views of a part of the support 1 of the device 11 are shown in Figure 1 . The two segments 5 are shown together with the rolling or sliding surface 7, the teeth 6 and the stops 10. Figure 3a A situation is shown in which the two segments 5 have been separated from each other to the maximum extent, as in Figure 2 . In contrast, Figure 3b a situation is shown in which the two segments 5 are in direct contact with each other.Figure 3a and Figure 3b Thus, two extreme situations are shown, in which segment 5 can move.

[0055] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of component 14 according to the invention is shown, which includes Figure 1 Two of the devices 11 are connected to the energy supply chain 2. The two devices 11 are arranged opposite to each other. Each device 11 is formed by a bracket 12 and a support 1. It can be seen that the side plates 15 of the upper branch 3 of the energy supply chain 2 are placed on the rolling surface or sliding surface 7 of the device 11 with their respective rollers 9, and the side plates 15 of the lower branch 4 of the energy supply chain 2 are placed on the tray surface 8 of the device 11 with their respective rollers 9. Other rollers 9 not shown in the figure may also be placed on the rolling surface or sliding surface 7. The energy supply chain may also be designed without any rollers. Figure 4 As seen in the diagram, the energy supply chain 2 is guided by guide surfaces 13 of two devices 11. In the illustrated embodiment, this applies to both the upper branch 3 and the lower branch 4. The longitudinal direction L is perpendicular to... Figure 4 The drawing plane.

[0056] Figure 5 Another embodiment of segment 5 of the rolling support 1 is shown (not shown in detail here). It can be seen that segment 5 has a single tooth 6 on one of its ends and two teeth 6 on the other of its ends. The longitudinal direction L and the rolling surface or sliding surface 7 are also indicated.

[0057] Figure 6 Show Figure 5 A side view of section 5. It can be seen that the rolling surface or sliding surface 7 is cut flat in the transverse direction of the longitudinal direction L at both ends of section 5.

[0058] Figure 7 This shows a portion of a rolling support 1 with two segments 5, both of which are as shown in the diagram. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The design is shown. It can be seen that the single tooth 6 of the section shown on the left has a T-shaped design, and both teeth 6 of the other section 5 have an L-shaped design. The two L-shaped teeth 6 are arranged in this way, thus forming a recess, within which the T-shaped tooth 6 can only move to a limited extent. In this respect, the teeth 6 collectively form four stops 10.

[0059] List of reference numerals

[0060] 1 support

[0061] 2. Energy Supply Chain

[0062] 3. Upward Branch

[0063] 4. Lower Branch

[0064] 5 sections

[0065] 6 teeth

[0066] 7 rolling or sliding surface

[0067] 8 tray surface

[0068] 9 roller

[0069] 10 stop

[0070] 11 device

[0071] 12 holder

[0072] 13 guide surface

[0073] 14 component

[0074] 15 side plate

[0075] L longitudinal

Claims

1. A support (1) for an energy supply chain (2), wherein The support (1) is divided into a plurality of segments (5) in the longitudinal direction (L), wherein each segment has at least one tooth (6) at its end, wherein every two adjacent segments (5) are interlocked by the tooth (6), and wherein each segment (5) has a corresponding stop (10) at its end, wherein adjacent segments (5) are separated from each other only to a limited extent in the longitudinal direction (L) of the support (1) by means of the stop.

2. The support (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The support (1) forms a rolling or sliding surface (7) for the energy supply chain (2), wherein the rolling or sliding surface (7) is partially formed by the teeth (6).

3. The support (1) according to claim 1, wherein, Each of the segments (5) has a plurality of teeth (6) at its end, the teeth (6) being staggered from each other in the longitudinal direction (L) of the support (1).

4. The support (1) according to claim 1, wherein, Each of the segments (5) has 1 to 10 teeth (6) at its end.

5. The support (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The support (1) forms a rolling or sliding surface (7) for the energy supply chain (2), wherein the rolling or sliding surface (7) is flattened in the transverse direction of the longitudinal direction (L) at at least one end of at least one of the segments (5).

6. A device (11) for maintaining and guiding an energy supply chain (2), the device (11) comprising a bracket (12) and a support (1) fixed to the bracket (12), wherein, The support (1) is divided into multiple segments (5), wherein each segment (5) has at least one tooth (6) at its end, wherein every two adjacent segments (5) are interlocked by the tooth (6), and wherein each segment (5) has a corresponding stop (10) at its end, wherein adjacent segments (5) are separated from each other only to a limited extent in the longitudinal direction (L) of the support (1) by means of the stop.

7. The apparatus (11) according to claim 6, wherein, The support (1) forms a rolling or sliding surface (7) for the energy supply chain (2), wherein the rolling or sliding surface (7) is partially formed by the teeth (6).

8. The apparatus (11) according to claim 7, wherein, Each of the segments (5) has a plurality of teeth (6) at its end, the teeth (6) being staggered from each other in the longitudinal direction (L) of the support (1).

9. The apparatus (11) according to claim 7, wherein, Each of the segments (5) has 1 to 10 teeth (6) at its end.

10. The apparatus (11) according to claim 7, wherein, The support (1) forms a rolling or sliding surface (7) for the energy supply chain (2), and wherein the rolling or sliding surface (7) is cut flat at at least one end of at least one of the segments (5) in the transverse direction of the longitudinal direction (L).

11. The apparatus (11) according to claim 7, wherein, The bracket (12) has a guide surface (13), the support (1) is held on the guide surface (13), and wherein the rolling or sliding surface (7) of the support (1) is oriented perpendicular to the guide surface (13).

12. A component (14) comprising an energy supply chain (2) and a support (1), wherein, The support (1) is divided into multiple segments (5), each of which has at least one tooth (6) at its end, wherein every two adjacent segments (5) are interlocked by the tooth (6), wherein each segment (5) has a corresponding stop (10) at its end, wherein adjacent segments (5) are separated from each other only to a limited extent in the longitudinal direction (L) of the support (1) by means of the stop, and wherein a portion of the energy supply chain (2) is placed on a rolling or sliding surface (7) formed by the support (1).

13. The component (14) according to claim 12, wherein, The support (1) is divided into multiple segments (5) in the longitudinal direction (L).

14. The component (14) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the component (14) further comprises a bracket (12) having a guide surface (13), wherein, The support (1) is held on the guide surface (13), wherein the rolling or sliding surface (7) is oriented perpendicular to the guide surface (13), and wherein a portion of the energy supply chain (2) is guided by the guide surface (13).

15. The component (14) according to claim 14, wherein, A tray surface (8) oriented parallel to the rolling or sliding surface (7) of the support (1) is formed at the bracket (12), and a portion of the energy supply chain (2) is placed on the tray surface (8).

16. The component (14) according to claim 15, wherein, The energy supply chain (2) has an upper branch (3) and a lower branch (4), wherein at least a portion of the upper branch (3) is placed on the rolling surface or sliding surface (7), and at least a portion of the lower branch (4) is placed on the tray surface (8).

17. The component (14) according to claim 12, wherein, The energy supply chain has a plurality of rollers (9), and a portion of the energy supply chain (2) is placed on the rolling or sliding surface (7) formed by the support (1) with the rollers (9).

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