Hose reel system

Abstract

The invention relates to a hose reel system (10) comprising a hose reel housing (12) for receiving a hose reel and at least one holding device (14), the hose reel housing (12) and the holding device (14) being coupled to each other in a coupled position and being separated from each other in a separated position, the hose reel system (10) comprises a coupling device (28) for coupling the hose reel housing (12) and the holding device (14) to one another in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner in a coupling position, the hose reel system (10) comprising a locking device (92) for locking the hose reel housing (12) and the holding device (14) in the coupling position, the locking device (92) is designed such that the coupling device (28) can be transferred from the coupled position into the disengaged position without tools.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a hose reel system comprising a hose reel housing for accommodating a hose reel and at least one holding device, wherein the hose reel housing and the holding device are coupled to one another in a coupled position and are separated from one another in a separated position, wherein the hose reel system comprises a coupling device for coupling the hose reel housing and the holding device to one another in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner in the coupled position. Background Art

[0002] Hose reel systems of the type mentioned at the outset are used in various forms, in particular for garden watering and for cleaning purposes. Holding devices in the form of wall brackets that can be fastened to a wall are known. The hose reel housing can be coupled to the holding device. For example, the hose reel housing can be suspended on at least one holding device.

[0003] When using the hose reel system, for example when pulling out a hose wound up on the hose reel from the hose reel housing, in known hose reel systems the hose reel housing can be pulled off the holding device in an undesirable manner. Summary of the invention

[0004] It is therefore an object of the present invention to improve a hose reel system of the type mentioned in the introduction in such a way that the hose reel housing is securely held on the at least one holding device in the coupled position.

[0005] This object is achieved in a hose reel system of the type mentioned in the introduction in that the hose reel system comprises a locking device for locking the hose reel housing and the holding device in the coupled position, and the locking device is designed such that the coupling device can be transferred from the coupled position into the uncoupled position without the need for tools.

[0006] The hose reel system improved in the proposed manner makes it possible for a user to couple the hose reel housing to the holding device safely and to lock it in the coupling position, so that an unintentional release of the hose reel housing from the holding device can be reliably avoided. In order to improve the handling of the hose reel system, the locking device is designed so that the coupling device can be transferred from the coupling position to the separation position without tools. "Without tools" in this sense means in particular that no tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers or similar tools, are required at all to transfer the coupling device from the coupling position to the separation position. The user of the hose reel system can use such a locking device to release the hose reel housing from the holding device, more precisely in particular only with his hands, i.e. without the aid of tools, and thus "without tools". This is possible, for example, when the locking device is designed in the form of a snap / clip connection. Thus, the hose reel housing can be locked in the coupling position on the holding device in a snap-on manner. In order to separate the hose reel housing from the holding device, the user can, for example, manually deactivate the locking device. In particular, the user can move parts of the locking device by hand for this purpose in order to be able to separate the hose reel housing from the holding device.

[0007] Advantageously, the coupling device comprises at least one first coupling element and at least one second coupling element, the at least one first coupling element being arranged or constructed on a holding device or forming a holding device, the at least one second coupling element being arranged or constructed on a hose reel housing, the at least one first coupling element and the at least one second coupling element being in engagement in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner in the coupling position and being disengaged in the separation position. The coupling device constructed in this way enables a stable coupling of the hose reel housing and the holding device in the coupling position. For coupling, it is only necessary to bring the at least one first coupling element and the at least one second coupling element into engagement, in particular in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner. In order to release the hose reel housing from the holding device, it is only necessary to bring the at least one first coupling element and the at least one second coupling element into disengagement. The at least one first coupling element can in particular form a holding device. This means that such a coupling element is constructed to be able to be engaged with the at least one second coupling element on the hose reel housing. The at least one first coupling element can be fastened to an object or a building in any manner. For example, it can be screwed or nailed, in particular to a wooden beam, a horizontally extending support or a wooden board or the like.

[0008] The coupling device can be formed in a simple manner if at least one first coupling element is designed in the form of a coupling projection and at least one second coupling element is designed in the form of a coupling receptacle corresponding to the coupling projection, or vice versa. "Conversely" here means in particular that at least one first coupling element is designed in the form of a coupling receptacle and at least one second coupling element is designed in the form of a coupling projection corresponding to the coupling receptacle.

[0009] Preferably, the hose reel housing has a housing underside and the at least one second coupling element is arranged or formed on the housing underside. This design makes it possible in particular to slide the hose reel housing onto the holding device. In this design, the weight of the hose reel housing can in particular stabilize the connection between the hose reel housing and the holding device.

[0010] Advantageously, when the hose reel system is used as intended, the at least one first coupling element is oriented against or substantially against the direction of gravity, while the at least one second coupling element is oriented in the direction of gravity. This design makes it possible, in particular, for the holding device to be configured such that the first coupling element is oriented against the direction of gravity, which facilitates the fitting of the hose reel housing onto the at least one first coupling element with the at least one second coupling element. For example, the cooperating coupling elements can be designed such that they center with each other when in contact, thereby simplifying the coupling of the hose reel housing to the holding device for the user.

[0011] According to a further preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the coupling device defines a preferred direction and that this preferred direction is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to the direction of gravity when the hose reel system is used as intended. As described above, the at least one first coupling element and the at least one second coupling element can thus be oriented in particular such that a user can place the hose reel housing with the at least one second coupling element onto the holding device in an easily operable manner and engage it with the holding device while fully utilizing the weight of the hose reel housing.

[0012] Advantageously, the at least one first coupling element and the at least one second coupling element are designed rotationally symmetrically or substantially rotationally symmetrically with respect to the preferred direction. This simplifies the manufacture of the hose reel system. Furthermore, it also improves the handling of the hose reel system in particular. The rotationally symmetrical design of the cooperating coupling elements makes it possible in particular for the hose reel housing and the holding device to be engaged in any rotational position relative to one another. As a result, the user does not have to pay attention to how the hose reel housing and the holding device are oriented relative to one another with respect to the preferred direction.

[0013] Advantageously, the hose reel housing and the holding device are arranged in such a way that they can be twisted relative to each other about a common rotation axis in the coupled position. This design improves the handling of the hose reel system in particular. In particular, for example, a hose wound on a hose reel accommodated in the hose reel housing can be pulled out of the hose reel housing in any direction radially with respect to a preferred direction. If the user moves in particular with the hose pulled out in this way about a preferred direction (i.e. about the rotation axis), the hose reel housing can be rotated together with respect to the holding device. In this way, it is particularly possible to prevent the hose from being twisted on the hose reel housing. In addition, the torque acting on the hose reel system can also be minimized. The twistability can be set in particular discretely or continuously. For the discrete twistability, for example, a locking portion can be set on the cooperating coupling element, which allows the hose reel housing and the holding device to be aligned only in a defined rotation position.

[0014] Advantageously, the rotation axis is defined by the preferential direction. Thus, the hose reel housing can be rotated relative to the holding device, in particular about a rotation axis extending parallel to the direction of gravity.

[0015] Advantageously, the locking device comprises at least one first locking element and at least one second locking element, which are engaged in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner in the locked position and are disengaged in the unlocked position. The structure of the locking device designed as described can be realized in a simple manner. In particular, the cooperating locking elements can be designed as cooperating locking or snap-on connection elements. Thus, the locking device can in particular automatically assume the locked position when the cooperating coupling elements of the coupling device become engaged. In this case, in order to remove the hose reel housing from the holding device, the user must deliberately cause the locking device to transfer from the locked position to the unlocked position. Separation of the cooperating coupling elements can only be achieved when the locking device assumes the unlocked position, i.e. when the cooperating locking elements of the locking device are disengaged.

[0016] Advantageously, at least one first locking element is arranged or formed on at least one first coupling element and at least one second locking element is arranged or formed on at least one second coupling element. This design makes it possible in particular to achieve a particularly compact design of the hose reel system. In this way, locking of the hose reel housing to the holding device can be achieved in the region in which the cooperating coupling elements of the coupling device are in engagement with one another. Thus, the cooperating locking elements of the locking device can in particular prevent a movement of the coupling elements relative to one another in a direction parallel to the preferred direction.

[0017] The locking device can be realized in a simple manner when the at least one first locking element is configured in the form of a locking receptacle and the at least one second locking element is configured in the form of a locking projection corresponding to the locking receptacle, or vice versa. "Conversely" in this sense means that the at least one first locking element can also be configured in the form of a locking projection and the at least one second locking element can be configured in the form of a locking receptacle corresponding to the locking projection.

[0018] The locking device can be formed in a simple manner if the locking receptacle is designed in the form of a groove.

[0019] Advantageously, the groove is arranged or formed on the first coupling element in the form of an annular groove extending around the preferred direction. This design makes it possible, in particular, to realize the first coupling element completely without movable parts. This can improve the stability of the connection between the hose reel housing and the holding device. The groove can be open in the radial direction in particular with respect to the preferred direction. This can be achieved in particular by two annular projections or annular flanges extending around the preferred direction.

[0020] Advantageously, the groove has a groove width in a direction parallel to the preferred direction, and the thickness of the locking projection is matched to the groove width. This design makes it possible, in particular, for the locking projection to be brought into engagement with the groove-shaped locking receptacle in a form-fitting manner. By matching the thickness of the locking projection to the groove width of the groove, the play between cooperating locking elements of the locking device can be minimized. The stability of the hose reel system can thus be further improved. In particular, in the locked position, the relative movements between the hose reel housing and the holding device can thus be minimized. The possible movements of the hose reel housing and the holding device relative to one another can be predetermined, in particular, by the play of the locking elements of the locking device that are engaged with one another.

[0021] Advantageously, the locking projection is arranged or constructed on the at least one second coupling element in a movable manner and can be moved in order to transfer the locking device from the locked position to the unlocked position and vice versa. The arrangement of the movable locking projection on the at least one second coupling element improves the handling of the hose reel system in particular. Thus, when the user, for example, moves the locking projection on the at least one second coupling element to release the locking receptacle so that the locking device assumes the unlocked position, the user can remove the hose reel from the holding device. The user can now remove the hose reel housing directly from the holding device. For this purpose, the user does not need to grip around with the hands holding the hose reel housing, i.e., does not need to hold or grasp the hose reel housing at another position. The user can, in particular, perform the unlocking of the locking device and the lifting of the hose reel housing in one step.

[0022] In order to enable the locking device to be automatically transferred from the unlocked position to the locked position when the hose reel housing and the holding device become engaged, i.e. when the cooperating coupling element of the coupling device becomes engaged, it is advantageous if the coupling projection has a coupling projection upper side and a circumferential wall extending transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the coupling projection upper side and pointing away from the axis of rotation, and a chamfered circumferential sliding surface is formed in the transition area between the wall surface and the coupling projection upper side. For example, the locking projection of the locking device, which is movably arranged on the second coupling element, can slide on this sliding surface and, when the cooperating coupling element becomes engaged, can be transferred from the locked position to the unlocked position and then automatically enter into engagement with the locking receptacle when the cooperating coupling element assumes the coupling position.

[0023] Advantageously, the sliding surface is designed in a cooperative manner with the locking projection, so that when the coupling projection and the coupling receptacle come into engagement, the locking projection slides on the sliding surface and the locking projection is forcibly moved from the locked position to the unlocked position. This movement can be carried out in particular against the action of a resetting device, which holds the locking projection in the locked position or automatically applies a force to the locking projection starting from the unlocked position in order to transfer the locking projection from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0024] If the locking device comprises a reset device for automatically transferring the locking device from the unlocked position into the locked position, the locking device can be designed in a simple manner in the form of a snap-on or snap-on connection. For example, when the hose reel housing and the holding device are coupled to each other by cooperating coupling elements becoming engaged, the locking projection of the locking device can automatically deviate from the locked position against the action of the reset device, as described in some embodiments. Then, when the cooperating locking elements of the locking device can again become engaged with each other, the reset device can transfer the locking projection and thus the entire locking device again from the unlocked position into the locked position. This can be the case, for example, when the coupling elements of the coupling device are in engagement with each other and are oriented relative to each other in such a way that the locking projection can engage in the locking receptacle.

[0025] The locking device can be designed in a simple manner when the resetting device comprises at least one resetting element and when the at least one first locking element can be moved against the action of the at least one resetting element in order to transfer the locking device from the locked position into the unlocked position. The resetting device and in particular the at least one resetting element make it possible, for example, for the hose reel housing to be automatically locked to the retaining device in the coupling position without the user having to intervene manually and any elements being brought into engagement with each other. Thus, the at least one resetting element can make the design of a snap-on or bayonet connection possible and in particular more convenient.

[0026] The resetting device can be realized simply and inexpensively if the at least one resetting element is designed in the form of a compression spring or a tension spring.

[0027] Advantageously, at least one first locking element is movable, in particular displaceable, in a locking direction, and the locking direction extends transversely, in particular perpendicularly, relative to the priority direction or the axis of rotation. In particular, at least one first locking element can be arranged or constructed in a movable manner. The locking direction can extend in particular perpendicularly to the priority direction or the axis of rotation. Through the described design, in particular a latch or snap-on connection device used as a locking device can be formed. Predetermining the locking direction in the described manner makes it possible in particular to prevent the cooperating coupling element from being released in the priority direction or parallel to the axis of rotation when the cooperating locking element of the locking device is in engagement (i.e. when the locking device occupies the locking position). In other words, the locking direction and the priority direction or the axis of rotation are linearly independent of each other in a mathematical sense.

[0028] The handling of the hose reel system can be improved in a simple manner if at least one first locking element is designed in the form of a locking slide and if a grip recess is formed on the locking slide. The user can thus move the first locking element in a simple manner with one of his two hands, in particular in order to transfer the locking device from a locked position into an unlocked position, whereby the hose reel housing and the holding device can be released from one another. To this end, the user can, for example, engage with a finger of one hand in the grip recess and move the locking slide so that it releases the locking receptacle that cooperates with it in the locked position. In this unlocked position, the cooperating coupling elements of the coupling device can be separated from one another by simply becoming disengaged.

[0029] In order to improve the handling of the hose reel system, it is advantageous if the handle recess is open in the direction of the first coupling element. Thus, in particular, a user can lean over the hose reel housing coupled to the holding device and then engage in the handle recess that is open and points away from the hose reel housing and points toward the first coupling element. Preferably, the locking slide can be moved away from the axis of rotation to disengage the second locking element of the locking device. In this way, the user can take hold of the hose reel housing while pulling and move the locking slide, in particular against the action of the resetting device, and then lift the unlocked hose reel housing off the holding device.

[0030] Advantageously, the end edge of the at least one first locking element pointing in the direction of the at least one second locking element is curved concavely in a manner pointing away from the at least one first locking element. This design makes it possible in particular to configure the end edge so that it bears flat against a convexly curved side surface of the second locking element extending concentrically to the preferred direction or the axis of rotation in the locked position. The side surface can in particular be the groove bottom of a groove-shaped locking receptacle. In this way, a particularly stable connection and reliable locking of the hose reel housing on the holding device can be achieved in the coupled position.

[0031] The hose reel system can be made particularly easy to operate and economical to construct if the locking device comprises only one first locking element. In this sense, "only one first locking element" means that only a single first locking element is provided. The user then only has to bring the first locking element and the second locking element cooperating with it out of engagement in order to be able to remove the hose reel housing from the holding device.

[0032] In order to improve the stability of the hose reel system and in particular to hold the hose reel housing coupled to the holding device in a particularly secure manner in the coupled position, it is advantageous if the locking device comprises two first locking elements and that the two first locking elements are arranged or configured opposite one another diametrically opposite one another with respect to the preferred direction. In particular, the two first locking elements can be preloaded in this way by means of the reset device and held in a position close to one another. Close to one another does not mean that the two first locking elements are in contact, but rather that in the locked position the two first locking elements are at a minimum distance from one another.

[0033] According to a further preferred embodiment, it can be provided that, in particular in a hose reel system of the type mentioned at the outset, a hose outlet opening is also formed on the hose reel housing, which, when used as intended, defines a hose reel housing height parallel to the direction of gravity, the hose reel housing height being defined as a housing distance between a housing top side and a housing bottom side of the hose reel housing, and a first distance between the hose outlet opening and the housing bottom side being smaller than a second distance between the hose outlet opening and the housing top side.

[0034] The hose reel housing with the hose outlet opening constructed in the described manner makes it possible in particular to unwind the hose from the hose reel accommodated in the hose reel housing, while exerting as small a tilting moment as possible on the hose reel housing. The hose outlet opening is positioned closer to the lower side of the hose reel housing than to its upper side in the described manner. If the hose reel housing is coupled with the holding device in the coupling position with its lower side, the tilting moment exerted on the hose reel housing when the hose is pulled out of the hose reel housing will be significantly smaller than the tilting moment in conventional hose reel systems (for example, the hose reel system described in WO 2020 / 169232 A1). By positioning the proposed hose outlet opening on the hose reel housing, the stability of the connection between the hose reel housing and the holding device in the coupling position can therefore also be improved, in particular when the hose reel housing is mounted on the holding device (i.e. when it is positioned above the holding device in the direction of gravity).

[0035] Preferably, the first distance has a value which corresponds to at most approximately 50% of the height of the hose reel housing. In this embodiment, the hose outlet opening is therefore positioned in the lower half of the hose reel housing. The closer the hose outlet opening is positioned to the housing underside, the smaller the pull-out torque acting on the hose reel housing when the hose is pulled out of the hose reel housing.

[0036] Preferably, the first distance has a value that corresponds to at most about 30% of the height of the hose reel housing. The smaller the value of the first distance, the smaller the force acting on the holding device coupled to the hose reel housing when pulling the hose out of the hose reel housing.

[0037] Preferably, the distance has a value which is at most equivalent to approximately 20% of the height of the hose reel housing. By means of this design, the forces acting on the hose reel housing and the coupling device for coupling the hose reel housing to the holding device can be further reduced.

[0038] Advantageously, the hose outlet opening defines a hose outlet plane and the housing underside extends parallel to the hose outlet plane. The hose outlet opening can in particular define the hose outlet plane if the hose outlet opening is designed as a slot and the preferred direction of the slot extends parallel to the housing underside. In other words, in the case of intended use of the hose reel system, the extension of the hose outlet opening in a direction transverse to the direction of gravity is greater than the width of the hose outlet opening parallel or substantially parallel to the direction of gravity or the preferred direction of the hose reel system.

[0039] According to a further preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the hose reel system comprises a hose reel and that the hose reel is arranged or configured in a hose reel housing so as to be rotatable about a hose reel rotation axis. The hose reel can be used in particular to reel in a hose, in particular a water hose, or also a cable, and to reel it in and store it protectively in the hose reel housing. If required, the hose or cable can be pulled out of the hose reel housing through the hose outlet opening, to be precise to a desired or required length by the user.

[0040] Advantageously, the hose reel axis of rotation extends transversely, in particular vertically, to the direction of gravity during intended use of the hose reel system. This design makes it possible in particular to minimize the space requirement of the hose reel housing during use and even when stored separately from the holding device.

[0041] Advantageously, the hose reel axis of rotation extends transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the axis of rotation. This embodiment has the advantage in particular that, in order to pull the hose or cable out of the hose reel housing through the hose outlet opening, no torque must necessarily be applied to the hose reel housing which leads to a rotation of the hose reel housing about the axis of rotation relative to the holding device. Thus, a rotation of the hose reel housing relative to the holding device and unwinding or pulling the hose out of the hose reel housing can be achieved independently of one another in a simple and safe manner.

[0042] Advantageously, the hose outlet opening is arranged or configured on the hose reel housing in the region between the hose reel axis of rotation and the second coupling element. Positioning the hose outlet opening in the region between the hose reel axis of rotation and the second coupling element contributes in particular to improving the stability of the hose reel system during use. The closer the hose outlet opening is arranged or configured to the second coupling element, the smaller the tilting forces acting on the hose reel housing and thus also on the coupling device when the hose is pulled out of the hose reel housing through the hose outlet opening.

[0043] The handling of the hose reel system can be improved in particular in that the hose reel comprises a pull-in mechanism for automatically reeling in the hose. The pull-in mechanism can support the user when reeling in the hose. The hose pulled out of the hose reel housing through the hose outlet opening can be automatically reeled in. The pull-in mechanism can in particular have a blocking device in order to prevent the hose from being accidentally reeled in.

[0044] Advantageously, the hose outlet opening is arranged or designed closer to the second coupling element than to the hose reel rotation axis with respect to the preferred direction. The closer the hose outlet opening is arranged or designed to the second coupling element, the smaller the torque or tilting moment acting on the hose reel housing and thus on the coupling device which couples the hose reel housing and the holding device in the coupled position when the hose is pulled out of the hose reel housing.

[0045] According to a further preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the holding device is configured in the form of a wall mount or in the form of a ground spike mount. The holding device can in particular also comprise only at least one first coupling element. As mentioned above, the at least one first coupling element can then be positioned and fastened exactly in the desired manner where the hose reel housing is required during use. For example, a wall-mounted holder can be used to fasten the hose reel housing to a wall in a defined manner. The ground spike mount can be used in particular when the hose reel housing is required at different locations, for example in a garden. The ground spike mount can be positioned and anchored in a simple manner in the garden ground at the place where the hose reel housing is to be positioned and where a hose or cable is required.

[0046] Advantageously, the ground spike holder comprises a ground spike having a first end for anchoring in the ground and a second end at which at least one first coupling element is arranged or configured. Such a ground spike holder can in particular be designed in two parts. Thus, the ground spike and the at least one first coupling element can be made of different materials. The ground spike and the at least one first coupling element can in particular be connected to one another in a force-locking and / or form-locking and / or material-locking manner. Optionally, an integrated ground spike holder, in particular an integrally designed ground spike holder, also contributes to improving the stability of the hose reel system.

[0047] Advantageously, the nail defines a nail longitudinal axis, and the nail longitudinal axis defines a preferred direction. This design has the advantage, in particular, that the axis of rotation can also be defined by the nail longitudinal axis. Thus, in this design, the hose reel housing can be twisted about the nail longitudinal axis relative to the nail support. This enables optimized operation of the hose reel system. The hose can thus be pulled out of the hose reel housing in any direction with respect to the preferred direction and thus also radially with respect to the nail longitudinal axis.

[0048] The hose reel system can be designed to be particularly stable if the wall mounting and / or the ground spike mounting are designed in one piece, in particular in one piece.

[0049] According to another preferred embodiment, it can be provided that, in particular in a hose reel system of the type described at the outset, the retaining device is constructed in at least two parts and comprises a first retaining device component and at least one second retaining device component, the first retaining device component and the at least one second retaining device component being connected to each other in at least one retaining position and being able to change from a retaining position to a storage position and vice versa, at least one first coupling element of the coupling device is arranged or constructed on the first retaining device component, and at least one second retaining device component is constructed for anchoring in the ground or fixedly mounted on a wall.

[0050] This hose reel system can be realized in particular that the hose reel system can be stored compactly and space-savingly when it is not needed. For this purpose, the holding device can be transferred from the holding position to the storage position. In the storage position, the cooperating holding device parts of the holding device are oriented or separated from each other in a different way than in the holding position. In particular, the holding device parts that are oriented transversely to each other with their longitudinal axes in the holding position can be oriented parallel to each other. In the wall bracket, this has the advantage that the holding device parts (for example, the second holding device parts) can be fastened to the wall, while the first holding device parts can protrude from the wall laterally, especially vertically, in the holding position, so that the hose reel housing can be put on the first holding device parts and become engaged with the first coupling element arranged or constructed on the first holding device parts. If the hose reel system is not needed, the hose reel housing can be removed from the holding device, for example, as explained above. Then, the first holding device part can be separated from at least one second holding device part or moved relative to the at least one holding device part so that they are oriented in another way relative to each other. For example, the holding device parts can be connected to one another in an articulated manner in order to be able to transfer them from the holding position to the storage position and vice versa in a simple and defined manner. In particular, if the articulated connection can be designed selectively in a releasable or non-releasable manner, corresponding locking elements can be provided in order to lock the holding device in the holding position. This can be done in particular in such a way that the holding device parts of the holding device cannot move relative to one another in the holding position, in particular blocking elements or locking elements can be used here, which prevent relative movements, for example relative movements, for example translation movements and / or rotation movements, of the holding device parts relative to one another.

[0051] Advantageously, the first holding device part and the at least one second holding device part are separated from one another in the storage position or oriented relative to one another in a different manner than in at least one holding position. The separation enables the first holding device part to be removed from the at least one second holding device part in a simple manner when the hose reel housing is removed from the holding device. For example, a first holding device part protruding from a wall, which could cause a collision or injury to a person, can thus be removed from the at least one second holding device part. However, it is also conceivable that the holding device parts are oriented differently relative to one another in the storage position and in the holding position. For example, they can be connected to one another in an articulated manner, wherein then the first holding device part protruding laterally from the second holding device part in the holding position can be folded downwards, i.e. pivoted by an angle of, for example, 90° or approximately 90°, so that the longitudinal axes of these holding device parts extend parallel to one another in the storage position, in particular coincide.

[0052] Advantageously, the first holding device part and the at least one second holding device part are connected to one another in an articulated manner. In particular, they can be supported on one another in a pivotable and / or movable manner. This design concept makes it possible, in particular, to minimize the space requirement of the holding device in the storage position compared to the holding position. In particular, the first holding device part can be folded up and oriented, for example, parallel to the wall in the storage position when the second holding device part is firmly mounted on the wall. The risk of injury to the user can thus be minimized, since the first holding device part, if present, only slightly protrudes from the wall when the hose reel housing is removed. If the holding device parts cannot be released from one another, the articulated connection has the advantage, in particular, that the first holding device part cannot be lost and is always located exactly where it is needed, i.e. on the at least one second holding device part.

[0053] Advantageously, the holding device comprises a connecting device for connecting the first holding device part and the second holding device part in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner in the holding position. With such a connecting device, the holding device parts can be connected or oriented relative to one another in a simple and defined manner so that the holding device can assume a holding position and can carry or hold the hose reel housing in this holding position.

[0054] The cooperating holding device parts can be connected to one another in a simple manner if the connecting device comprises cooperating first and second connecting elements which are arranged or constructed on the one hand on the first holding device part and on the other hand on the at least one second holding device part and which are engaged with one another in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner in the connected position. The holding device can thus be transferred from the storage position into the holding position in a simple manner by bringing the cooperating connecting elements into engagement in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner.

[0055] If the first and second connecting elements are designed in the form of connecting projections and corresponding connecting receptacles, the connecting device can be realized in a simple and inexpensive manner. The first and second connecting elements can be selectively arranged or constructed on cooperating holding device components. In particular, both the connecting projection and the connecting receptacle can be arranged or constructed on one holding device component. The connecting receptacle can also be arranged or constructed on the connecting projection in particular, in order to achieve a particularly good and safe connection of the holding device component in the holding position.

[0056] If the connecting projection is designed in the form of a hook and if the corresponding connecting receptacle is designed in the form of an elongated receiving slot, the cooperating holding device parts can be connected to one another quickly and easily. Forces, in particular torques, acting on the holding device parts when the hose reel system is used can be absorbed particularly well by the hook and the receiving slot cooperating therewith. The coupling of the holding device parts is therefore particularly simple, since the holding device parts can be connected to one another simply by hooking the hook into the receiving slot.

[0057] Preferably, the connecting projection is arranged or configured on the first holding device part or on the second holding device part. If the connecting projection is arranged or configured on the first holding device part, the risk of injury to the user can be minimized, because after the cooperating holding device parts are separated, the connecting projection cannot protrude from the second holding device part fastened to the wall, for example, and thus cannot catch and injure a person.

[0058] Advantageously, the connection receiving portion comprises an introduction area for introducing the corresponding connection protrusion and a holding area for becoming engaged with the corresponding connection protrusion in a force-locked and / or form-locked manner. This design makes it possible in particular to make the holding device parts engage with each other by two relative movements made in linearly independent directions. For example, the holding device parts can move toward each other to introduce the connection protrusion into the introduction area, and then move, in particular move, in a direction transverse to the introduction direction to transfer from the introduction area to the holding area. Such a connection receiving portion can be configured in particular as a keyhole in order to accommodate button-shaped connection protrusions, which can be pushed into the introduction area. If the button-shaped connection protrusion has, for example, a surrounding annular groove, the connection protrusion can be moved into the holding area, wherein the edges of the holding area pointing to each other can be engaged in the grooves on the connection protrusions in order to establish a safe connection between the cooperating connection elements.

[0059] Advantageously, the connection receptacle is designed in the form of a notch on the plate-shaped section and the connection projection comprises a receiving groove, into which the limiting edge of the notch engages in the connected position. In this way, the holding device parts of the holding device can be reliably coupled to one another. The engagement of the cooperating connecting elements can be realized quickly and easily, in particular without using tools such as screwdrivers or wrenches.

[0060] In order to achieve a connection of the cooperating holding device parts that is as stable as possible in the holding position, it is advantageous if the connecting device comprises at least two first connecting elements and at least two second connecting elements.

[0061] Preferably, the first holding device component comprises a holding plate, on which the at least one first coupling element is held in a force-locking and / or form-locking and / or material-locking manner. For example, for this purpose, the holding plate can be provided with projections or recesses, which will engage in corresponding recesses or projections on the first coupling element, so as to achieve, for example, a form-locking connection between the holding plate and the at least one first coupling element. For example, the first coupling element can be formed from two parts, which can become embedded in the holding plate in a force-locking and / or form-locking and / or material-locking manner and can also be coupled to each other in a force-locking and / or form-locking and / or material-locking manner. Thus, a particularly good and safe connection between the first holding device component and the at least one first coupling element can be achieved.

[0062] Advantageously, the holding device component comprises two sections inclined to each other, and at least two connecting elements are arranged or constructed on each section of the two sections. For example, the first holding device component can be configured as an L-shape, which has two connecting sections inclined 90° relative to each other. If at least two connecting elements are arranged or constructed on each section of the two sections, these connecting elements can be engaged with the corresponding connecting elements on at least one second holding device component. This can achieve selectively engaging one section or another section of the first holding device component with at least one second holding device component. Therefore, for example, the first holding device component in an L-shape can be coupled with the second holding device component using a short side and a long side in the following manner, that is, so that the short side is engaged with the second holding device component in the holding position, and the long side is engaged with it in the storage position. In order to transfer the holding device from the holding position to the storage position and vice versa, the holding device component is changed to release the engagement, and then becomes engaged again, but at this time the second holding device component is coupled to another section of the two sections of the first holding device component.

[0063] According to a further preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the first holding device part and the at least one second holding device part can be coupled to one another in at least two different holding positions. This makes it possible in particular to transfer the first holding device part from a maximum protruding orientation to a minimum protruding orientation in a holding position with a second holding device part which is designed in the form of a wall mount and is fastened to the wall. For example, in the holding position, the short side of the bent, in particular L-shaped holding device part can be coupled to the second holding device part, while in the storage position, the long side of the holding device part can be coupled thereto.

[0064] If the at least one first coupling element and the at least one second coupling element are made of plastic, the hose reel system can be designed inexpensively. In particular, the coupling elements can be produced by injection molding.

[0065] In order to achieve a hose reel system that is as stable as possible, it is advantageous if the holding device consists entirely or partially of a metal material. In particular, the metal material may be tool steel. The tool steel may be painted or powder-coated in order to minimize the risk of corrosion. In particular, the first holding device part and the at least one second holding device part may consist of the same or different metal materials.

[0066] For the operation of the hose reel system, it is advantageous if the hose reel housing is made of plastic. The weight of the hose reel system can thus be reduced, which is advantageous for the user and for the transportation of the hose reel system.

[0067] In order to further improve the stability of the hose reel system, it is advantageous if the at least one second coupling element is integrally, in particular integrally, formed on the hose reel housing. As a result, the assembly of the hose reel system can also be simplified, since the at least one second coupling element does not need to be connected to the hose reel housing in one or more additional assembly steps.

[0068] Advantageously, at least one first coupling element is constructed in two parts and comprises a first and a second coupling element part, and the first and the second coupling element parts are connected to each other in a force-locking and / or form-locking and / or material-locking manner. For example, they can be screwed, snapped or adhesively bonded to each other. Welding is also possible. As mentioned above, the two-part design of at least one first coupling element has the advantage that it additionally enables an improved force-locking and / or form-locking connection to the first holding device part.

[0069] In order to reduce the design complexity and production complexity of the hose reel system, it is advantageous if the first coupling element part and the second coupling element part are designed identically.

[0070] According to a further preferred embodiment, the hose reel system comprises a hose. In particular, the hose can be a soft water hose. It is also conceivable to use a compressed air hose. The hose reel system can in principle also be used for any type of electrical cable.

[0071] Preferably, the hose can be wound up on the hose reel. This makes it possible in particular to pull the hose out of the hose reel housing when necessary and to rewind it onto the hose reel again when no longer needed and to store it compactly in the hose reel housing in this way. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0072] The following description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is used to explain in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0073] Figure 1: A schematic perspective overall view of one embodiment of a hose reel system is shown;

[0074] Figure 2 : Shows Figure 1 Additional perspective views of components of;

[0075] Figure 3 : Shows Figure 2 A perspective view of a portion of an assembly of the hose reel housing with the two half shells of the hose reel housing separated from each other;

[0076] Figure 4 : Shows Figure 3 A partial enlarged perspective view of a component;

[0077] Figure 5 : Shows Figure 4 An exploded view of the components;

[0078] Figure 6 : Shows Figure 2 A partial perspective view of an assembly of wherein the hose reel housing and the retaining device are separated from each other;

[0079] Figure 7 : Shows Figure 3 a side view of a portion of an assembly of;

[0080] Figure 8 : shows along Figure 7 A cross-sectional view along the midline 8-8;

[0081] Fig. 9 : Another embodiment of a hose reel system is shown similar to Figure 6 A schematic view of

[0082] Fig.10 : Shows Fig. 9 The components are similar to Figure 7 's view;

[0083] Fig.11 : shows along Fig.10 A cross-sectional view along the midline 11-11;

[0084] Fig.12 : A partially transparent schematic perspective overall view showing a further embodiment of a hose reel system;

[0085] Fig.13 : Shows Fig.12 A partially transparent schematic view of a holding device, wherein the holding device parts are disengaged;

[0086] Fig.14 : Shows Fig.13 A schematic partially exploded view of an assembly of

[0087] Fig.15 : Shows Fig.12 A schematic cross-sectional view of a portion of a component, namely a portion of a component Fig.16 Sectional view along midline 15-15;

[0088] Fig.16 : shows along Fig.15 A cross-sectional view taken along the midline 16-16;

[0089] Fig.17 : A partially transparent schematic perspective view of a further embodiment of a holding device is shown, wherein the holding device components are separated from one another;

[0090] Fig.18 : Shows Fig.17 Schematic perspective views of an assembly of a device, wherein the device components are held in different orientations relative to each other;

[0091] Fig.19 : Shows the Fig.17 Components or Fig.18 A schematic perspective view of an assembly of the invention when the cooperating connecting elements on the two holding device parts become engaged;

[0092] Fig. 20 : shows something like Fig.19 , but in which the connecting element is in a form-locking engagement;

[0093] Fig.21 : shows along Fig. 20 A cross-sectional view along the midline 21-21;

[0094] Fig. 22 : A partially transparent schematic perspective overall view showing a further embodiment of a hose reel system;

[0095] Fig.23 : Shows Fig. 22 A schematic perspective view of a hose reel system of , wherein the hose reel housing and the holding device are separated from each other;

[0096] Fig.24 : Shows Fig. 22 a partially transparent side view of an assembly of;

[0097] Fig.25 : Shows Fig.24 An enlarged partial view of an assembly of , wherein the cooperating coupling elements of the coupling device are in engagement and the locking device is in a locked position;

[0098] Fig.26 : shows something like Fig.25, but wherein the locking device is in an unlocked position when the hose reel housing is removed from or mounted on the holding device;

[0099] Fig. 27 : A perspective view showing another embodiment of a holding device;

[0100] Fig.28 : Shows Fig. 27 Another perspective view of the holding device;

[0101] Fig.29 : shows a perspective exploded view of the hose reel housing in the area of ​​the second coupling element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0102] exist Figure 1 2 shows a first embodiment of a hose reel system 10 by way of example. The hose reel system comprises a hose reel housing 12 for accommodating a hose reel. For the sake of clarity, the hose reel is omitted in the figure. In addition, the hose reel system 10 further comprises one or more holding devices 14.

[0103] exist Figure 1 In the embodiment of the present invention, the holding device 14 is configured in the form of a ground spike bracket 16. The ground spike bracket includes a ground spike 18, which has a first end 22 for anchoring in the ground 22. For optimal anchoring in the ground 22, the ground spike 18 is configured with a ground thread 26 at the first end 20 starting from a tip 24, so that the ground spike 18 can be screwed into the ground 22.

[0104] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As schematically shown in FIG. 1 , the hose reel housing 12 and the holding device 14 are coupled to each other in a coupled position. Figure 6 In the separated position shown by way of example in FIG. 8 , the hose reel housing 12 and the holding device 14 are separated from one another.

[0105] In order to couple the hose reel housing 12 and the holding device 14 to one another in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner in the coupled position, the hose reel system 10 comprises a coupling device 28 .

[0106] exist Figures 1 to 8 In the embodiment of the present invention, the coupling device 28 comprises a first coupling element 30 and a second coupling element 32. The first coupling element 30 is arranged or configured on the holding device 14.

[0107] In an alternative embodiment, the first coupling element 30 forms the holding device 14 .

[0108] The second coupling element 32 is arranged or formed on the hose reel housing 12. The first coupling element 30 and the second coupling element 32 are engaged in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner in the coupled position and are disengaged in the uncoupled position.

[0109] exist Figures 1 to 8 In the embodiment of the present invention, the first coupling element 30 is configured in the form of a coupling protrusion 34. The second coupling element 32 is configured in the form of a coupling receiving portion 36 corresponding to the coupling protrusion 34. Figures 1 to 8 In the embodiment of the present invention, the coupling protrusion 34 is basically configured as a cylinder. The coupling receiving portion 36 is basically configured as a hollow cylinder, especially Figure 6 This can be clearly seen in .

[0110] The hose reel housing 12 has a housing underside 38 , on which the second coupling element 32 is arranged or formed.

[0111] The hose reel system 10 is designed such that, when used as intended, the hose reel system is oriented such that the first coupling element 30 points against or substantially against the direction of gravity, symbolically indicated by arrow 40. Accordingly, the second coupling element 32 points in the direction of gravity.

[0112] The coupling device 28 defines a preferred direction 42 which, when the hose reel system 10 is used in an intended manner, is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to the direction of gravity.

[0113] The hose reel housing 12 and the holding device 14 are arranged or designed so that they can be rotated relative to each other about a common rotation axis 44 in the coupled position, more precisely so that they can be rotated continuously by 360°. In order to be able to achieve this in a simple manner, the first coupling element 30 and the second coupling element 32 are designed rotationally symmetrically or essentially rotationally symmetrically with respect to the preferred direction 42. In this way, the rotation axis 44 is also defined by the preferred direction 42.

[0114] In order to achieve sufficient stability of the hose reel system 10 when in use, the hose reel system 10 is configured such that the longitudinal axis 46 of the spike 18 defines a preferential direction 42 .

[0115] The coupling receptacle 36 on the housing underside 38 of the hose reel housing 12 is formed by a flat, cylindrical wall 48 extending concentrically with respect to the preferred direction 42 . The wall 48 has a height 50 parallel to the preferred direction 42 .

[0116] The coupling projection 34 has a height 52 which extends parallel to the preferential direction 42 . The height 52 is approximately 1.5 times as great as the height 50 .

[0117] The cylindrical coupling projection 34 has an upper side 54 and an underside 56. A cylindrical surface 58 which is designed concentrically to the preferred direction 42 and points radially away from the preferred direction cooperates with the wall 48 when the coupling projection 34 and the coupling receptacle 36 come into engagement and is guided on the wall.

[0118] An annular projection 60 protrudes from the upper side 54 and, in the coupled position, bears against a bottom 62 of the coupling receptacle 36 , for example at Figure 7 This is shown in .

[0119] In the transition region between the upper side 54 and the cylinder surface 58 , a chamfer 64 is formed, so that a conical sliding surface 66 is formed which tapers counter to the direction of gravity.

[0120] A stabilizing projection 68 also protrudes from the bottom side 56 concentrically with respect to the preferred direction 42 . Like the cylindrical coupling projection 34 , the stabilizing projection 68 surrounds a proximal end section 70 of the ground pin 18 .

[0121] In this embodiment, the first coupling element 30 is constructed in two parts and includes a first coupling element component 72 and a second coupling element component 74. The two coupling element components 72, 74 are connected to each other in a force-locking and / or form-locking and / or material-locking manner. For this purpose, two screw openings 76 and 78 arranged staggered in the axial direction with respect to the priority direction 42 are configured on each of the two coupling element components 72, 74, and screw counterbores 80 and 82 corresponding to the screw openings 76 and 78 are configured in the same plane perpendicular to the priority direction 42. In the connection position of the two coupling element components 72 and 74, the screw openings 76 and 78 are penetrated by the screw shank, which is screwed with its external thread to the corresponding screw counterbores 80 or 82 on the other coupling element component 72, 74.

[0122] The two coupling element parts 72 and 74 are of identical design and each surround the proximal end section 70 of the ground nail 18 in the form of a half shell.

[0123] The coupling element parts 72 and 74 connected to one another are locked at the end sections against twisting about the preferential direction 42 and also against movement relative to the ground spike 18 parallel to the preferential direction 42 .

[0124] In this exemplary embodiment, the second coupling element 32 is integrally formed, ie monolithically, onto the hose reel housing 12 .

[0125] The hose reel housing 12 is made of plastic, more precisely by injection molding. The hose reel housing comprises two hose reel housing parts 84 and 86 which are designed mirror-symmetrically to each other. A third coupling element part 88 or a fourth coupling element part 90 is formed on each of the hose reel housing parts 84 and 86. The coupling element parts 88 and 90 together form the second coupling element 32.

[0126] The hose reel system 10 further comprises a locking device 92 for locking the hose reel housing 12 and the holding device 14 in the coupled position. The locking device is designed in this case so that the coupling device 28 can be transferred from the coupled position to the uncoupled position without the need for tools. Tool-free means in particular that the user can release the hose reel housing 12 from the holding device 14 without additional tools by bringing the two coupling elements 30 and 32, which are engaged in the coupled position, out of engagement.

[0127] exist Figures 1 to 8 In the embodiment of the present invention, the locking device 92 comprises a first locking element 94 and a second locking element 96. The locking elements 94 and 96 are engaged in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner in the locking position. Figures 1 to 4 as well as Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the unlocked position (not shown), the two locking elements 94 and 96 are out of engagement.

[0128] The first locking element 94 is arranged or configured on the first coupling element 30 . The second locking element 96 is arranged on the second coupling element 32 .

[0129] The first locking element 94 is configured in the form of a locking receptacle 98 . The second locking element 96 is configured in the form of a locking projection 100 corresponding to the locking receptacle 98 .

[0130] The latching receptacle 98 is designed in the form of a groove 102 . The groove 102 is again arranged or designed in the form of an annular groove 104 circumferentially extending with respect to the preferred direction 42 on the first coupling element 30 .

[0131] For example, Figure 7 As can be clearly seen in FIG. 4 , the groove 102 has a groove width 106 in a direction parallel to the preferential direction 42. The thickness 108 of the locking projection 100 parallel to the preferential direction 42 is matched to the groove width 106. Therefore, the thickness 108 is slightly smaller than the groove width 106, so that the locking projection 100 can be introduced into the locking receptacle 98 with little play.

[0132] The locking projection 100 forms a raised section 110 of a locking slide 112. This section is essentially plate-shaped and comprises a rib-shaped projection 114 which is oriented transversely to a locking direction 116 extending perpendicularly to the preferred direction. A front edge 118 pointing in the direction of the preferred direction 42 is curved concavely in a manner pointing away from the locking slide 112 and has a radius of curvature which corresponds to the radius of the annular groove 104.

[0133] At the end of the plate-shaped locking slide 112 facing away from the front edge 118 , an actuating projection 120 is formed protruding from this end on the underside of this end.

[0134] A slider element housing 122 is formed on the wall 48 of the second coupling element 32. The slider element housing is penetrated by a slit-shaped notch 124. In the locked position, the section 110 protrudes from the notch 124 beyond the wall 48 and engages in the annular groove 104. The projection 114 is positioned inside the slider element housing 122. In the radial direction, a retaining projection 126 protrudes from the projection 114 pointing away from the preferred direction 42. A reset element 128 of a reset device 130 is arranged on the retaining projection 126 and surrounds the retaining projection. The reset device 130 is included by the locking device 92 and is used to automatically transfer the locking device 92 from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0135] Arranged opposite the retaining projection 126 is a receiving sleeve 132 which projects in the direction of the preferred direction 42 . An end 134 of the restoring element 128 which points away from the preferred direction 42 is received in the receiving sleeve.

[0136] The locking slide 112 projects with the actuating projection 120 from a boundary wall 136 of the slide element housing 122 pointing away from the preferred direction 42 and from a recess 124 of the slide element housing 122 .

[0137] like Figure 7 It can be clearly seen in FIG. 1 that the first locking element 94 can be moved against the action of the reset element 128 in order to transfer the locking device from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0138] The restoring element 128 is designed in the form of a compression spring 138. In an alternative embodiment, the restoring element 128 is designed in the form of a tension spring.

[0139] exist Figures 1 to 8 In the embodiment of FIG. 1 , the compression spring 138 is designed so that it surrounds the retaining projection 126 as described and is supported on the other side in the receiving sleeve 132. Figure 7In the basic position shown in FIG. 4 , the compression spring 138 presses the projection 114 against the wall 48 , so that the locking projection 100 projects as far as possible from the slider element housing 122 in the direction of the preferred direction 42 .

[0140] In order to disengage the locking projection 100 and the locking receptacle 98, the user can grip the operating projection 120 from behind. For this purpose, a grip recess 140 is formed on the operating projection 120, which is bounded by a boundary wall 136 in the direction of the priority direction 42. The user can move the locking slide 112 radially outward in a direction away from the priority direction 42 in a simple manner, wherein the compression spring 138 is compressed at this time. If the user releases the operating projection 120, that is, the user releases the grip recess 140, the compression spring 138 automatically moves the locking slide 112 in the direction of the priority direction 42 again until the projection 114 stops on the wall 48. The locking device 92 then assumes the locked position.

[0141] If, however, the projection 114 comes to a stop on the receiving sleeve 132 , the locking slide 112 will be deflected maximally from the priority direction 42 in the locking direction 116 , so that the locking projection 100 releases the locking receptacle 98 .

[0142] As described, the first locking element 94 is movably, ie displaceably, arranged on the second coupling element 32 . The locking direction 116 extends transversely, ie perpendicularly, to the preferred direction 42 or the axis of rotation 44 .

[0143] As in Figure 7 It can be clearly seen in FIG. 1 that the handle recess 140 is open in the direction of the first coupling element 30 .

[0144] As explained, the locking projection 100 is movably arranged or designed on the second coupling element 32 and can be moved in order to transfer the locking device 92 from the locking position into the unlocking position and vice versa.

[0145] The special embodiment of the locking device 92 makes it possible to push the hose reel housing 12 with the second coupling element 32 onto the first coupling element 30 on the holding device 14 .

[0146] The front edge 118 of the locking projection 100 is beveled obliquely away from the hose reel housing 12 and forms a sliding surface 142. When the hose reel housing 12 is placed on the first coupling element 30, the sliding surface 142 comes into contact with the sliding surface 66 formed by the bevel 64. The movement of the hose reel housing 12 toward the first coupling element 30 then leads to a forced deflection of the locking slide 112 from the locked position into the unlocked position.

[0147] When the first coupling element 30 is introduced into the coupling receptacle 36 to such an extent that the annular projection 60 stops on the bottom 62, the locking slide 112 can then be automatically transferred to the locking position again by the reset element 128. In this position in which the coupling elements 30 and 32 face each other, the locking elements 94 and 96 are oriented so that the locking projection 100 can engage in the locking receptacle 98. The locking projection 100 can automatically snap into the locking receptacle 98 by the reset element 128. The locking device 92 is thus configured in the form of a snap-on / snap-on connection.

[0148] like Figure 7 As can be clearly seen in the figure, the hose reel system 10 here not only occupies the coupled position but also the locked position. Separation of the hose reel housing from the holding device 14 cannot be achieved simply by pulling the hose reel housing 12 parallel to the priority direction 42 away from the first coupling element 30. For this purpose, the locking slide 112 must be pulled away from the priority direction 42 as described, against the action of the reset element 128, to be precise until the section 110 releases the annular groove 104. Only in this way can the hose reel housing 12 be lifted off the holding device 14.

[0149] As described, the sliding surface 66 and the locking projection 100 are cooperatively configured so that when the coupling projection 34 and the coupling receiving portion 36 become engaged, the locking projection 100 slides on the sliding surface 66 and forcibly moves the locking projection 100 from the locked position to the unlocked position. This will be done under the action of the resistance reset device 130 as explained.

[0150] exist Figures 1 to 8 In the embodiment of FIG. 9 , the locking device 92 comprises only a single first locking element 94 .

[0151] exist Figures 9 to 11 Another embodiment of a hose reel system 10 is schematically shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 8 The hose reel system 10 of FIG. 1 differs only in that the locking device 92 comprises two second locking elements 96 .

[0152] like Figures 9 to 11 It can be clearly seen that the arrangement of the locking slide 112 accommodated in the slide element housing 122 is provided twice in this embodiment. The two slide element housings 122 are arranged or constructed on the second coupling element 32 in a mirror-symmetrical manner with respect to the mirror plane 144 containing the preferred direction 42.

[0153] The two locking protrusions 100 are as follows Figures 9 to 11 In the example shown in the figure, the locking projections are directed toward each other. In the locking position in which the locking projections are engaged in the locking receptacles 98, they occupy a position that is most close to each other.

[0154] In order to release the hose reel housing 12 from the holding device 14 in this embodiment, the two locking slides 112 must be moved in the radial direction away from the priority direction 42, namely each under the action of a restoring element 128 counteracting the restoring device 130. In the unlocked position, the two locking projections 100 are at their farthest distance from each other.

[0155] When the hose reel housing 12 is placed onto the first coupling element 30 arranged on the holding device 14, the two locking slides 112 automatically move from the locking position (such as Fig. 9 When the coupling projection 34 is inserted into the coupling receptacle 36 to the maximum extent, that is, until the annular projection 60 stops on the bottom 62, the locking with the locking receptacle 98 in the form of an annular groove 104 is automatically achieved. Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown by way of example, the two compression springs 138 push the two locking slides 112 respectively in the direction of the priority direction 42 and keep the locking projection 100 engaged with the locking receptacle 98 .

[0156] In order to remove the hose reel housing 12, the user in this case needs to grip the hose reel housing 12 with both hands and engage the fingers of both hands in the grip recesses 140 of the two locking slides 112. The user can then move the locking slides 112 away from each other against the action of the reset element 128. If both locking projections 100 release the locking receptacles 98, the hose reel housing 12 can be lifted off the first coupling element 30.

[0157] Therefore, in Figures 9 to 11 In the exemplary embodiment, the locking device 92 comprises two first locking elements 94 which are arranged or formed opposite to each other diametrically opposite to each other with respect to the priority direction 42 .

[0158] exist Figures 1 to 11 In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a hose outlet opening 146 is formed on the hose reel housing 12. A hose 148 on a hose reel (not shown in the drawings) which is contained in the hose reel system 10 and can be reeled in the hose reel housing 12 can be pulled out through the hose outlet opening and can also be reeled in again by an automatic reeling device.

[0159] The hose reel housing 12 comprises not only the housing underside 38 but also a housing topside 150. The hose reel housing 12 defines a hose reel housing height 152 when used as intended. As explained, in intended use this means that the hose reel housing height 152 is oriented parallel to the direction of gravity. The hose reel housing height is defined as the housing distance between the housing topside 150 and the housing underside 38.

[0160] exist Figures 1 to 11 In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first spacing 154 of the hose outlet opening 146 from the housing bottom side 38 is smaller than a second spacing 156 of the hose outlet opening 146 from the housing top side 150. Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, the first spacing 154 is selected such that it has a value of no more than 50% of the hose reel housing height 152. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the first spacing 154 even has a value that corresponds to at most approximately 30% of the hose reel housing height 152. In the specific case, the value of the first spacing 154 is at most approximately 20% of the hose reel housing height 152.

[0161] exist Figures 1 to 11 In the embodiment of the present invention, the hose outlet opening 146 is configured to be rectangular and elongated, and has two opening edges 158 and 160 extending parallel to each other. The opening edges 158 and 160 extend transversely, ie, perpendicularly, to the preferred direction 42.

[0162] The hose outlet opening 146 defines a hose outlet plane 162. The hose outlet plane extends parallel to the housing bottom side 38. Furthermore, the hose outlet plane extends parallel between the opening edges 158 and 160. In other words, the hose outlet plane is equidistant from the two opening edges 158 and 160. Therefore, the hose outlet plane 162 is closer to the housing bottom side 38 than to the housing top side 150.

[0163] In addition, the hose outlet opening 146 has a width 164 which corresponds to the distance between the opening edges 158 and 160. Figure 1 As schematically shown in , the hose reel housing height 152 is therefore the sum of the first spacing 154 , the second spacing 156 and the width 164 .

[0164] As already explained, the hose reel system 10 comprises a hose reel, which is not shown in the figures. The hose reel is arranged or designed in the hose reel housing 12 so as to be rotatable about a hose reel rotation axis 166. The hose reel rotation axis 166 extends transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the direction of gravity when used as intended. The hose reel rotation axis 166 therefore extends transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the rotation axis 44.

[0165] exist Figures 1 to 11In the exemplary embodiment shown in , the hose outlet opening 146 is arranged or formed on the respective hose reel housing 12 in the region between the hose reel axis of rotation 166 and the second coupling element 32 .

[0166] Furthermore, the hose outlet opening 146 is arranged or configured closer to the second coupling element 32 than to the hose reel rotation axis 166 with respect to the preferential direction 42 .

[0167] As already explained in detail above, the described arrangement or positioning of the hose outlet opening 146 on the hose reel housing 12 has the advantage that when the hose 148 is pulled off the hose reel in the hose reel housing 12 and out of the hose reel housing 12 through the hose outlet opening 136, only relatively small tilting moments act on the coupling device 28 and thus on the coupling elements 30 and 32 that are engaged with each other. By the proposed positioning of the hose outlet opening 146, the forces that must be applied by the locking device 92 to prevent the hose reel housing 12 from being accidentally forcibly released from the holding device 14 are minimized in order to lock the coupling device 28 in the coupling position. As a result, the locking device 92 can be dimensioned significantly smaller than otherwise conventional locking devices. In particular, the reset element 128 can thus be realized with a relatively small spring force constant in order to improve the handling of the hose reel system 10. Thus, the user can transfer the locking device 92 from the locked position into the unlocked position in order to remove the hose reel housing 12 from the holding device 14 , ie from the first coupling element 30 , simply by applying a small force to move the locking slide 112 .

[0168] exist Figures 1 to 11 In the embodiment shown in , the ground spike support 16 is constructed in multiple parts. Conventionally, however, the first coupling element 30 is connected to the ground spike 18 in a non-releasable manner. In this sense, non-releasable means that the first coupling element 30 can only be removed from the ground spike 18 by destruction.

[0169] In an alternative embodiment, the ground spike holder 16 is formed in one piece, in particular in one piece. This has the advantage, in particular, that the first coupling element 30 is formed firmly and non-rotatably with the ground spike 18 without the need for additional locking.

[0170] exist Figures 12 to 16 Schematically shows a further embodiment of a hose reel system 10. The hose reel housing 12 is similar in structure to the Figures 1 to 8 The embodiments in FIG.

[0171] exist Figures 12 to 16 In the embodiment of the present invention, the holding device 14 is configured in the form of a wall bracket 168. The wall bracket 168 is Figures 12 to 16In the exemplary embodiment shown, the wall bracket 168 is formed in multiple parts. In an alternative embodiment not shown, the wall bracket 168 is formed in one part, in particular in one piece.

[0172] Figures 12 to 16 An embodiment of a holding device 14 of a hose reel system 10 is shown, which is constructed in two parts. The holding device comprises a first holding device part 170 and a second holding device part 172. The two holding device parts 170 and 172 are connected to each other in the holding position, as schematically shown in FIG. Fig.12 , Fig.15 and Fig.16 This is shown in .

[0173] In addition, the two holding device components 170 and 172 can be changed from the holding position to the storage position. In this embodiment, the two holding device components 170 and 172 are separated in the storage position, such as Fig.13 This is shown schematically in .

[0174] In an alternative embodiment not shown, the holding device parts are permanently coupled to each other. Nevertheless, by moving the two holding device parts 170 and 172 relative to each other, they can be changed from the holding position to the storage position. For example, the holding device parts 170 and 172 can also be coupled to each other in an articulated manner so as to be pivotable around the swing axis.

[0175] The holding device components 170 and 172 can also be moved from the storage position into the holding position again.

[0176] exist Figures 12 to 16 In the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1 , the first coupling element 30 of the coupling device 28 is arranged or configured on the first holding device part 170 . The second holding device part 172 is configured for fixed attachment to a wall 174 .

[0177] The holding device 14 comprises a connecting device 176 for connecting the two holding device parts 170 and 172 in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner in the holding position. For this purpose, the connecting device 176 comprises a cooperating first connecting element 178 and a second connecting element 180 corresponding to the first connecting element. In this embodiment, the first connecting element 178 is arranged or constructed on the first holding device part 170. The second connecting element 180 is arranged or constructed on the second holding device part 172. In the connected position, the connecting elements 178 and 180 are in engagement in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner, such as in Fig.12 , Fig.15 and Fig.16 This is shown schematically in .

[0178] The first connecting element 178 is designed in the form of a connecting projection 182 . The second connecting element 180 is designed in the form of a connecting receptacle 184 .

[0179] The connecting projection 182 has two hook-shaped projections 186 and 188 pointing in opposite directions, so that the connecting projection 182 is generally configured in a substantially T-shaped manner. In the holding position, the projection 186 of the connecting projection 182 points against the direction of gravity, while the projection 188 points in the direction of gravity.

[0180] The connection receiving portion 184 is configured in the form of an elongated receiving slot 190. The length 192 of the receiving slot 190 parallel to the direction of gravity is slightly shorter than the spacing 194 between the ends of the projections 186 and 188 that face away from each other. Fig.15 It can be clearly seen in.

[0181] The connecting projection 182 is formed in one piece, ie in one piece, with two profiled walls 196 extending parallel to one another of the holding section 198 of the first holding device part 170. They have a thickness corresponding to the thickness of the profiled walls 196. The thickness 200 is slightly smaller than the width 202 of the receiving slot 190.

[0182] The second holding device part 172 is plate-shaped and is formed from a thin metal plate 204. Two ridges 206 are formed by bending, which are laterally offset by a spacing 210 with respect to an initial plane 208 defined by the metal plate 204. Therefore, the second holding device part 172 includes three strip-shaped plate sections 212 and 214 extending parallel to each other. Overall, the second holding device part 172 is constructed in a mirror-symmetrical manner relative to the mirror plane 216. The plate section 214 is arranged between the two plate sections 212 and adjacent to the two ridges 206.

[0183] The raised portion 206 includes a flat raised section 218 that extends parallel to the plate sections 212 and 214 .

[0184] Two holes 220 are formed on the plate section 212 that laterally delimits the second holding device part 172. These holes 220 make it possible to screw the second holding device part 172 to the wall 174 with a total of four screws 222. As an alternative to the screws 222, nails or clamps can also be used as fastening elements for firmly attaching the second holding device part 172 to the wall 174 or, for example, to a wooden board or a beam.

[0185] The two profiled walls 196 are configured in the form of a triangle that tapers away from the connecting projection 182. They are connected to each other via a connecting strip 224. The holding section 198 is formed from a flat sheet material by bending.

[0186] A coupling plate 226 of substantially circular design is connected to the holding section 198 . A longitudinal axis 228 of the holding section 198 extends in the mirror plane 216 when the holding device parts 170 and 172 are in engagement with one another.

[0187] When the wall bracket 168 is used as intended, the coupling plate 226 defines a plane extending perpendicularly to the direction of gravity.

[0188] Two cutouts 230 are formed laterally on the coupling plate 226, into which corresponding projections of the first coupling element 30 engage. The first coupling element 30 is thus connected to the coupling plate 226 in a rotationally fixed manner.

[0189] exist Figures 12 to 16 In the embodiment, the first coupling element 30 has an outer contour similar to that of the first coupling element 30. Figures 1 to 11 The first coupling element 30 of the embodiment of FIG. 3 is substantially identical. However, the first coupling element does not have a stabilizing protrusion 68.

[0190] exist Figures 12 to 16 In the embodiment, the first coupling element 30 is also constructed in two parts and includes a first coupling element component 72 and a second coupling element component 74. Figures 1 to 11 The coupling element of the embodiment of FIG. 8 is similarly provided with screw openings and screw counterbores 80 in order to connect the two coupling element parts 72 and 74 to one another by means of screws.

[0191] When the two coupling element parts 72 and 74 are connected to one another, they completely surround the coupling plate 226. The first coupling element 30 thus forms the free end of the first holding device part 170. The first coupling element 30 is directly coupled to the holding section 198 in this way.

[0192] The length of the holding section 198 is selected such that when the hose reel housing 12 is in engagement with the first coupling element 30 in the coupled position (e.g., in the case of the second coupling element 32 arranged or formed thereon), the holding section 198 is in engagement with the first coupling element 30. Fig.12 ), the hose reel housing can be rotated about a rotation axis 44 defined by a preferred direction 42 defined by the coupling device 28, and more precisely can be freely rotated through 360°.

[0193] The first coupling element 30 again comprises a first locking element 94 in the form of a locking receptacle 98, so that the movable locking projection 100 of the locking device 92 of the hose reel system 10 can be moved in the locking position as described above in conjunction with the first locking element 94. Figures 1 to 8 As explained in the embodiment of FIG. 1 , the locking receiving portion 98 becomes engaged.

[0194] To release, measures can then be taken as explained above in that the user moves the locking slide 112 away from the rotation axis 44 against the action of the resetting device 130, so that the locking elements 94 and 96 are disengaged and the first and second coupling elements 30 and 32 of the coupling device 28 are disengaged by also lifting the hose reel housing 12 off the first coupling element 30.

[0195] The first coupling element 30 of the wall bracket 168 is also compatible with a hose reel housing that includes two locking sliders 112, as described above in conjunction with Figures 9 to 11 As explained in detail.

[0196] In summary, the hose reel system 10 is designed to be fully compatible with all its components. This means that the hose reel housing 12 can be selectively coupled to the first coupling element 30 of the spike bracket 16 or the wall bracket 168. Thus, the user can couple the hose reel housing 12 to the wall bracket 168 and remove it from the wall bracket 168 for alternative use and then couple it to the spike bracket 16, so that the hose reel housing 12, which can be freely rotated on the spike bracket 16, can be used in other places in the garden, for example, to water plants with the hose 148.

[0197] The two cutouts 232 and 234 on the first holding device part 170 are used in particular for a stable connection of the holding device parts 170 and 172. The cutout 232 is formed between the projection 188 and the profiled wall 196 and is dimensioned such that the cutout can partially accommodate the raised section 218. Fig.15 This is shown by way of example in . The cutout 234 is formed in the opposite direction pointing away from the cutout 232 , but is wedge-shaped, ie, widens in its width. The cutout 232 has a constant width.

[0198] By widening the notch 234, the connecting protrusion 182 and the connecting receiving portion 184 can be brought into engagement. To this end, the two protrusions 186 are first introduced into the receiving slots 190 extending parallel to each other until the root of the notch 234 stops at the upper end of the receiving slot 190 pointing against the direction of gravity. Now, in this position, the protrusion 188 can also be swung inward into the receiving slot 190. This is possible because the distance 236 between the free end of the protrusion 188 and the root of the notch 234 (such as Fig.15 232) is slightly smaller than the length 192 of the receiving slot 190. In order to finally bring the holding device parts 170 and 172 into engagement in the holding position, the first holding device part 170 is moved relative to the second holding device part 172 in the direction of gravity until the lower limiting edge of the receiving slot 190 abuts against the root of the cutout 232. Fig.15 This is shown because the projection 186 bears against the rear side of the raised section 218 that faces the wall 174 and thus holds the wall mounting 168 stably in the holding position, so that a rotation of the holding device parts 170 and 172 relative to one another is prevented.

[0199] exist Figures 17 to 21 A further embodiment of a wall bracket 238 is schematically shown in . It forms the holding device 14 of the hose reel system 10 and can be coupled to any of the hose reel housings 12 described above in a coupled position.

[0200] The holding device 14 also includes a first holding device part 170 and a second holding device part 172. The first holding device part 170 includes two sections 240 and 242 that are inclined to each other. The section 240 is configured to be rectangular and longitudinally extended, and carries a first coupling element 30 at its free end that points away from the section 242. The first coupling element is connected to the first coupling element 30 in the embodiment of the present invention. Figures 12 to 16 The coupling elements 30 in the embodiments are constructed identically, so that reference can be made to the description set forth above for a detailed explanation.

[0201] The section 242 is angled by 90° relative to the section 240 and is narrower than the section 240 .

[0202] Two identically designed connection receptacles 244 are formed on each section 240 , 242 . The connection receptacles 244 comprise an insertion region 246 and a retaining region 248 .

[0203] The connection receptacles 244 are each designed in the form of a recess on the plate-shaped sections 240 and 242 .

[0204] The introduction region 246 is designed in the form of a hole 250 having a radius 252 . A recess 256 is connected to the hole 250 , which defines a radius 254 which is smaller than the radius 252 .

[0205] The second holding device part 172 comprises a rectangular holding plate 258 from which two connecting projections 260 protrude. A first section 262 of the connecting projections 260 protrudes directly from the holding plate 258 and has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the radius 254. A section 264 is connected to the section 262, which is designed in the form of a circular plate. Its outer diameter is slightly smaller than the radius 252.

[0206] The connecting protrusion 260 is penetrated by a hole 266, so that the holding plate 258 can be fastened to the wall 174 with two screws 268. The head 270 of the screw 268 abuts against the section 264, so that on the one hand, the holding plate 258 abuts against the wall 174 in a planar manner, and on the other hand, the section 264 abuts against the head 270 in a planar manner. The holding plate 258 is thus clamped between the wall 174 and the head 270, and the holding plate 258 is clamped between the wall 174 and the head 270. Fig.21 This is shown schematically in .

[0207] The connection receptacles 244 can be brought into engagement with the connection projections 260 as described below. In order to connect the first holding device part 170 to the second holding device part 172 so that the hose reel housing 12 can be placed onto the first coupling element 30, the two connection receptacles 244 on the smaller section 242 are oriented with their introduction areas 246 relative to the connection projections 260 so that the sections 264 of the connection projections 260 can be guided through the introduction areas 246. Fig.19 This is shown in FIG. 2 by way of example. The segment 242 and the holding plate 258 are now flat against each other. In the next step, the segment 242 can be moved in the direction of gravity so that the segment 262 can be engaged in the holding area 248. Fig. 20 and Fig.21 This is schematically shown in FIG. 2. In this way, a portion of the segment 242 engages in the receiving groove 272 of the connecting protrusion 260, which is formed between the segment 264 and the retaining plate 258, more precisely with the limiting edge of the connecting receptacle 244 in the retaining area 248. In this connection position (such as in Fig. 20 and Fig.21 ), the first holding device part 170 is now held in a non-positive and positive manner in a holding position on the second holding device part 172.

[0208] In order to release the first holding device part 170 from the second holding device part 172, reverse measures are taken. First, the segment 242 is moved relative to the holding plate 258 against the direction of gravity, so that the segment 264 and the hole 250 are realigned, such as Fig.19 In this position, the first holding device part 170 can then be pulled out of the second holding device part 172 in a direction perpendicular to the holding plate 258.

[0209] The two connecting receptacles 244 formed on the section 240 can be used to connect the first holding device part 170 and the second holding device part 172 to each other in the storage position. The connecting receptacles 244 are oriented so that the two holding areas 248 point in the direction of the first coupling element 30. This makes it possible to orient the first holding device part 170 with the section 240 parallel to the holding plate 258, such as Fig.18 24. The section 240 is then brought closer to the holding plate 258, wherein the section 264 is again aligned with the introduction region 246 of the connection receptacle 244. The connection projection 260 can thus be introduced through the connection receptacle 244. In order to connect the first holding device part 170 and the second holding device part 172, the first holding device part 170 is then slightly displaced in the direction of gravity so that the section 262 can engage in the holding region 248. In this storage position, only the first coupling element 30 and the section 242 protrude slightly from the wall 174. If the hose reel housing 12 is not coupled to the wall mounting 238, the wall mounting can be stored on the wall 174 in a space-saving manner.

[0210] The connecting receptacle 244 and the connecting projection 260 form a first and a second connecting element 178 , 180 of the connecting device 176 for connecting the first holding device part 170 and the second holding device part 172 in a non-positive and / or positively locking manner in the connecting position of the connecting device.

[0211] The described wall bracket 238 makes it possible for the two holding device parts 170 and 172 to be brought into engagement with one another in two different holding positions, as explained in detail above.

[0212] In the described exemplary embodiment, the first coupling element is preferably formed from plastic, in particular by injection molding.

[0213] For optimal stabilization of the hose reel system 10 , the holding device 14 , in particular the first and second holding device parts 170 and 172 , are composed of a metallic material.

[0214] exist Figure 22 to Figure 29 Another embodiment of a hose reel system 10 is schematically shown in FIG. Figures 1 to 21 Components of the embodiments correspond to the components, and thus, in order to facilitate understanding, the same reference numerals are used in part for labeling.

[0215] exist Figure 22 to Figure 26Schematically shows a holding device 14 in the form of a ground spike holder 16. A first coupling element 30 is arranged on a ground spike 18 having a tip 24 for introducing the ground spike 18 into the ground 22. The first coupling element corresponds to the coupling element 30 described above in terms of its basic structure, in particular its outer contour.

[0216] A second coupling element 32 is arranged or formed on the hose reel housing 12 on the housing bottom 38 , more precisely in the form of a coupling receptacle 36 for receiving the first coupling element 30 which is formed in the form of a coupling projection 34 .

[0217] The second coupling element 32 comprises a cuboid housing 274 having a circular insertion opening 276, the inner diameter of which is matched to the outer diameter of the coupling projection 34, so that the coupling projection can be pushed into the housing 274 through the insertion opening 276. Two holding clamps 278 are supported in the housing 274 so as to be displaceable in a direction transverse to the preferred direction 42 of the coupling device 28 and are held in a spring-loaded prestressed manner so as to be directed toward one another by means of three restoring elements 128 of the restoring device 130, respectively.

[0218] The holding jaws 278 each have mutually oriented hollow cylindrical wall sections 280, whose inner diameter is matched to the outer diameter of the annular groove 104 on the first coupling element 30. In the coupled position and the locked position of the hose reel system 10, the wall sections 280 are arranged such that Fig.25 In the region of the annular groove 104 , shown schematically, the first coupling element 30 abuts.

[0219] The free ends of the holding jaws 278 facing each other are beveled and define a sliding surface 282 for a sliding surface 286 formed on a cuboid actuating element 284, which is in contact with the sliding surface 282. Fig.23 This is shown exemplarily in .

[0220] The operating element 284 is movably held in the housing 274 between the two holding jaws 278 and the outer wall of the housing 274, wherein the operating element 284 is respectively in contact with the sliding surface 282 of one of the two holding jaws 278, and the outer wall is provided with a window 288. The window 288 is slightly smaller than the largest side of the holding jaw 278, so that the holding jaw 278 does not extend through the window 288, but can be operated through the window 288.

[0221] The function of the coupling device 28 and the locking device 92 is explained as follows. The holding jaws 278 are arranged diametrically opposite to each other with respect to the preferred direction 42 or the axis of rotation 44. If the two holding jaws 278 move toward each other, that is, in the direction of the axis of rotation 44, the sliding surfaces 282 of the holding jaws 278 slide on the sliding surfaces 286 of the actuating element 284 and move away from each other against the action of the resetting element 128. In the initial position, the holding jaws 278 protrude slightly beyond the introduction opening 276 with their wall section 280, such as Fig.23 If the actuating element 284 is actuated as described, the holding clamp 278 is moved and the introduction opening 276 is completely released.

[0222] However, the actuating element 284 does not necessarily have to be actuated in order to bring the hose reel housing 12 into engagement with the first coupling element 30. This is because the wall section 280 slides on the chamfer 64 forming the circumferential sliding surface 66, so that in proper use, i.e. when the hose reel housing 12 is moved in the direction of gravity toward the first coupling element 30, the holding jaws 278 slide on the sliding surface 66 and are forced to move away from each other. If the hose reel housing 12 is moved in the direction of gravity relative to the first coupling element 30 to such an extent that the holding jaws 278 are aligned with the groove 102, the restoring element 128 in the form of a compression spring 138 moves the holding jaws 278 into the annular groove 104 and in this way locks the hose reel housing 12 to the first coupling element 30.

[0223] The locking device 92 is designed in the form of a snap-on / snap-on connection which comprises, in particular, a retaining jaw 278 and a locking receptacle 98 .

[0224] In order to be able to remove the hose reel housing 12 from the first coupling element 30 again, the operating elements 284 must be operated as described above, that is, they must be moved toward each other, wherein the holding clamps 278 will then be forced away from each other under the action of the resistance reset element 128 as already described, so that the wall section 280 releases the annular groove 104 on the coupling projection 34 and the hose reel housing 12 can be lifted off the first coupling element 30 against the direction of gravity.

[0225] Alternatively, the hose reel housing 12 may be coupled to a retaining device 14 in the form of a ground spike bracket 16 (eg, Figure 22 to Figure 26 ), alternatively, it can also be coupled to a wall bracket 290. Fig. 27 and Fig.28The wall bracket 290 schematically shown in the figure is integrally formed, in particular integrally formed, more precisely formed by injection molding of plastic. The wall bracket comprises a plate-shaped wall fastening section 292, which has four fastening holes 294, so that the wall fastening section 292 can be fastened to a wall, a wooden board or a beam with screws not shown in the figure.

[0226] A holding section 296 projects at a right angle from the wall fastening section 292 , at the free end of which the first coupling element 30 is formed.

[0227] The first coupling element 30 of the wall bracket 290 is constructed identically to the first coupling element 30 of the ground spike bracket 16 . This enables the user to selectively engage the hose reel housing 12 with the ground spike bracket 16 or the wall bracket 290 .

[0228] exist Figure 22 to Figure 26 In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a hose outlet opening 146 is also provided on the hose reel housing 12 in order to reel in or pull out a hose 148 which is reeled in the hose reel housing 12 onto a hose reel (not shown). The hose reel is mounted in the hose reel housing 12 so that it can rotate about a hose reel rotation axis 166 which is oriented perpendicularly to the direction of gravity when the hose reel system 10 is used as intended.

[0229] and Figures 1 to 21 Unlike the embodiment of the hose reel housing 12 of FIG. 1 , the hose outlet opening 146 is arranged between the hose reel rotation axis 166 and the housing upper side 150 , i.e. closer to the housing upper side 150 than to the housing lower side 38 . Figures 1 to 21 Compared with the embodiment of Figure 22 to Figure 26 In the embodiment of FIG. 5 , the force acting on the coupling device 28 and on the first coupling element 30 will be greater.

[0230] The described embodiments of the hose reel system 10 can be combined in any desired manner with its components. Preferably, the first coupling elements 30 are designed identically. Thus, the first coupling elements can be brought into engagement with the second coupling elements 32 which are different from the above in the coupling position and, if necessary, also in the locking position. In other words, according to Figures 1 to 21 The hose reel housing can also be used with Figure 22 to Figure 29 The holding device 14 is coupled, and in turn, according to Figure 22 to Figure 29 The hose reel housing 12 may be used according to Figures 1 to 21 The holding device is coupled.

[0231] With such a hose reel system 10, the user has a wide variety of possibilities for using the hose reel housing 12, either with a wall mount or with a ground spike mount. Thus, the user can always position the hose reel housing 12 in his garden where he needs the hose 148, in order to solve, in particular, watering or cleaning tasks.

[0232] Reference numerals list

[0233] 10 Hose Reel System

[0234] 12 Hose reel housing

[0235] 14. Keep the device

[0236] 16 Ground nail bracket

[0237] 18 Ground nails

[0238] 20 First end

[0239] 22 Ground

[0240] 24 Tip

[0241] 26 Ground thread

[0242] 28 Coupling device

[0243] 30 first coupling element

[0244] 32 second coupling element

[0245] 34 coupling protrusion

[0246] 36 coupling receiving portion

[0247] 38 Housing bottom

[0248] 40 Arrow

[0249] 42 Priority Direction

[0250] 44 Rotation axis

[0251] 46 Longitudinal axis

[0252] 48 wall

[0253] 50 Height

[0254] 52 Height

[0255] 54 upper side

[0256] 56 Lower side

[0257] 58 Cylinder surface

[0258] 60 annular raised portion

[0259] 62 bottom

[0260] 64 Bevel section

[0261] 66 Sliding surface

[0262] 68 Stabilizing protrusion

[0263] 70 End section

[0264] 72 first coupling element component

[0265] 74 second coupling element component

[0266] 76 Screw opening

[0267] 78 Screw opening

[0268] 80 Screw countersunk hole

[0269] 82 Screw countersunk hole

[0270] 84 Hose Reel Housing Parts

[0271] 86 Hose Reel Housing Parts

[0272] 88 third coupling element component

[0273] 90 fourth coupling element component

[0274] 92 Locking device

[0275] 94 first locking element

[0276] 96 Second locking element

[0277] 98 Locking accommodating portion

[0278] 100 Locking protrusion

[0279] 102 slots

[0280] 104 Annular groove

[0281] 106 slot width

[0282] 108 Thickness

[0283] 110 Raised section

[0284] 112 Lock Slider

[0285] 114 raised part

[0286] 116 Lock direction

[0287] 118 front edge

[0288] 120 Operating protrusion

[0289] 122 Slider element housing

[0290] 124 Gap

[0291] 126 retaining protrusion

[0292] 128 Reset element

[0293] 130 Reset device

[0294] 132 Receiving sleeve

[0295] 134 end

[0296] 136 Boundary Wall

[0297] 138 Compression spring

[0298] 140 handle recess

[0299] 142 Sliding surface

[0300] 144 Mirror plane

[0301] 146 Hose outlet opening

[0302] 148 Hose

[0303] 150 Upper side of housing

[0304] 152 Hose reel housing height

[0305] 154 First spacing

[0306] 156 Second spacing

[0307] 158 Open edge

[0308] 160 Open edge

[0309] 162 Hose outlet plane

[0310] 164 Width

[0311] 166 Hose reel rotation axis

[0312] 168 Wall bracket

[0313] 170 First holding device component

[0314] 172 Second holding device component

[0315] 174 Wall

[0316] 176 Connecting device

[0317] 178 First connecting element

[0318] 180 Second connecting element

[0319] 182 Connecting protrusion

[0320] 184 connection accommodation portion

[0321] 186 raised part

[0322] 188 Raised part

[0323] 190 Accommodating gap

[0324] 192 Length

[0325] 194 Spacing

[0326] 196 Shaped Wall

[0327] 198 Keep Section

[0328] 200 Thickness

[0329] 202 Width

[0330] 204 Metal Plate

[0331] 206 ridge

[0332] 208 Initial plane

[0333] 210 Spacing

[0334] 212 Plate Section

[0335] 214 Plate Section

[0336] 216 Mirror plane

[0337] 218 Uplift Section

[0338] 220 holes

[0339] 222 Screw

[0340] 224 Connecting strips

[0341] 226 Coupling plate

[0342] 228 longitudinal axis

[0343] 230 Incision

[0344] 232 Incision

[0345] 234 Incision

[0346] 236 Spacing

[0347] 238 Wall bracket

[0348] 240 Segment

[0349] 242 Segment

[0350] 244 connection accommodation portion

[0351] 246 Import Area

[0352] 248 Holding Area

[0353] 250 holes

[0354] 252 Radius

[0355] 254 Radius

[0356] 256 recess

[0357] 258 Holding Plate

[0358] 260 Connecting protrusion

[0359] 262 Segment

[0360] 264 Segment

[0361] 266 holes

[0362] 268 Screws

[0363] 270 Head

[0364] 272 Receiving slot

[0365] 274 Shell

[0366] 276 Import opening

[0367] 278 Holding Pliers

[0368] 280 Wall Segment

[0369] 282 Sliding surface

[0370] 284 Control elements

[0371] 286 Sliding surface

[0372] 288 Window

[0373] 290 Wall Mount Bracket

[0374] 292 Wall fastening section

[0375] 294 fastening eyelets

[0376] 296 Keep Section

Claims

1. A hose reel system (10), comprising a hose reel housing (12) for accommodating a hose reel and at least one holding device (14), wherein: The hose reel housing (12) and the holding device (14) are coupled to each other in a coupled position and are separated from each other in a separated position, wherein the hose reel system (10) comprises a coupling device (28) for coupling the hose reel housing (12) and the holding device (14) to each other in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner in the coupled position, characterized in that the hose reel system (10) comprises a locking device (92) for locking the hose reel housing (12) and the holding device (14) in the coupled position, and the locking device (92) is designed such that the coupling device (28) can be transferred from the coupled position to the separated position without the need for tools.

2. The hose reel system according to claim 1, characterized in that The coupling device (28) comprises at least one first coupling element (30) and at least one second coupling element (32), wherein the at least one first coupling element (30) is arranged or constructed on the holding device (14) or forms the holding device (14), and the at least one second coupling element (32) is arranged or constructed on the hose reel housing (12), wherein the at least one first coupling element (30) and the at least one second coupling element (32) are engaged in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner in a coupled position and are released from engagement in a separated position.

3. The hose reel system according to claim 2, characterized in that The at least one first coupling element (30) is configured in the form of a coupling protrusion (34), and the at least one second coupling element (32) is configured in the form of a coupling receiving portion (36) corresponding to the coupling protrusion (34), or vice versa.

4. The hose reel system according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: a) the hose reel housing (12) has a housing underside (38), and the at least one second coupling element (32) is arranged or formed on the housing underside (38), and / or b) In intended use of the hose reel system (10), the first coupling element (30) is oriented opposite or substantially opposite to the direction of gravity (40), while the at least one second coupling element (32) is oriented in the direction of gravity (40).

5. A hose reel system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The coupling device (28) defines a preferred direction (42), and the preferred direction (42) is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to the direction of gravity (40) during intended use of the hose reel system (10).

6. The hose reel system according to claim 5, characterized in that The at least one first coupling element (30) and the at least one second coupling element (32) are designed rotationally symmetrically or substantially rotationally symmetrically with respect to the preferred direction (42).

7. A hose reel system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The hose reel housing (12) and the holding device (14) are arranged so as to be rotatable relative to one another about a common rotation axis (44) in a coupled position. In particular, the rotation axis (44) is defined by the preferred direction (42).

8. A hose reel system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The locking device (92) comprises at least one first locking element (94) and at least one second locking element (96), wherein the at least one first locking element (94) and the at least one second locking element (96) are engaged in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner in a locked position and are released from engagement in an unlocked position. In particular, the at least one first locking element (94) is arranged or formed on at least one first coupling element (30), and the at least one second locking element (96) is arranged or formed on at least one second coupling element (32).

9. The hose reel system according to claim 8, characterized in that The at least one first locking element (94) is configured in the form of a locking receptacle (98), and the at least one second locking element (96) is configured in the form of a locking projection (100) corresponding to the locking receptacle (98), or vice versa.

10. The hose reel system according to claim 9, characterized in that The locking receiving portion (98) is configured in the form of a groove (102), In particular, the groove (102) a) is arranged or formed on the first coupling element (30) in the form of an annular groove (104) which circumferentially extends with respect to the preferred direction (42) and / or b) having a groove width (106) in a direction parallel to the preferential direction (42), and a thickness (108) of the locking projection (100) matches the groove width (106).

11. The hose reel system according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that The locking projection (100) is movably arranged or configured on at least one second coupling element (32) and is movable in order to transfer the locking device (92) from a locking position into an unlocking position and vice versa.

12. The hose reel system according to any one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that The coupling projection (34) comprises a coupling projection upper side (54) and a circumferential wall (58) extending transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the coupling projection upper side (54) and pointing away from the rotation axis (44), and a chamfered circumferential sliding surface (66) is formed in the transition region between the wall (58) and the coupling projection upper side (54), In particular, the sliding surface (66) is constructed in a cooperative manner with the locking protrusion (100) so that when the coupling protrusion (34) and the coupling receptacle (36) become engaged, the locking protrusion (100) slides on the sliding surface (66) and the locking protrusion (100) is forcibly moved from the locked position to the unlocked position, in particular against the action of a resetting device (130).

13. A hose reel system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The locking device (92) comprises a resetting device (130) for automatically transferring the locking device (92) from an unlocked position to a locked position.

14. The hose reel system of claim 13, wherein: The reset device (130) comprises at least one reset element (128), and the at least one first locking element (94) is movable against the action of the at least one reset element (128) so as to transfer the locking device (92) from the locked position to the unlocked position. In particular, the at least one restoring element (128) is designed in the form of a compression spring or a tension spring (138).

15. The hose reel system according to any one of claims 8 to 14, characterized in that The at least one first locking element (94) a) is movable, in particular displaceable, in a locking direction (116), and the locking direction (116) extends transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the priority direction (42) or to the axis of rotation (44), and / or b) is configured in the form of a locking slide (112), and a handle recess (140) is configured on the locking slide (112), In particular, the handle recess (14) is open in the direction of the first coupling element (30).

16. The hose reel system according to any one of claims 8 to 15, characterized in that An end edge (118) of the at least one first locking element (94) pointing in the direction of the at least one second locking element (96) is curved concavely in a manner pointing away from the at least one first locking element (94).

17. A hose reel system according to any one of claims 8 to 16, characterised in that The locking device (92) a) comprises only one first locking element (94), or b) The locking device (92) comprises two first locking elements (94), and the two first locking elements (94) are arranged or configured diametrically opposite to each other with respect to the preferred direction (42).

18. The hose reel system according to any of the preceding claims, in particular according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized in that A hose outlet opening (146) is formed on a hose reel housing (12), and in intended use, the hose reel housing (12) defines a hose reel housing height (152) parallel to the direction of gravity, the hose reel housing height (152) being defined as a housing distance between a housing top side (150) and a housing bottom side (38) of the hose reel housing (12), and a first distance (154) between the hose outlet opening (146) and the housing bottom side (38) being smaller than a second distance (156) between the hose outlet opening (146) and the housing top side (150).

19. The hose reel system of claim 18, wherein: The first spacing (154) has a value of a) corresponds to at most approximately 50% of the hose reel housing height (152), or b) corresponds to at most approximately 30% of the hose reel housing height (152), or c) corresponds to at most approximately 20% of the hose reel housing height (152).

20. The hose reel system according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that The hose outlet opening (146) defines a hose outlet plane (162), and the housing underside (38) extends parallel to the hose outlet plane (162).

21. A hose reel system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The hose reel system (10) comprises a hose reel, and the hose reel is arranged or designed in a hose reel housing (12) so as to be rotatable about a hose reel rotation axis (166).

22. The hose reel system of claim 21, wherein: a) when the hose reel system (10) is used as intended, the hose reel axis of rotation (166) extends transversely, in particular vertically, to the direction of gravity (40); and / or b) the hose reel axis of rotation (166) extends transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the axis of rotation (44), and / or c) the hose outlet opening (146) is arranged or formed on the hose reel housing (12) in the region between the hose reel axis of rotation (166) and the second coupling element (32), and / or d) The hose reel includes a pull-in mechanism for automatically reeling in the hose (148).

23. A hose reel system according to any one of claims 18 to 22, characterised in that The hose outlet opening (146) is arranged or configured closer to the second coupling element (32) than to the hose reel rotation axis (166) with respect to the priority direction (42).

24. A hose reel system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The holding device (14) is configured in the form of a wall bracket or a ground spike bracket (16).

25. The hose reel system of claim 24, wherein: a) the ground spike bracket (16) comprises a ground spike (18), the ground spike having a first end (20) for anchoring in the ground (22) and a second end (70) arranged or configured with the at least one first coupling element (30), In particular, the ground spike (18) defines a ground spike longitudinal axis (46) and the preferred direction (42) defines the ground spike longitudinal axis (46), and / or b) The wall bracket (168; 238) and / or the ground nail bracket (16) are formed in one piece, in particular in an integral manner.

26. The hose reel system according to any of the preceding claims, in particular according to the preamble to claim 1, characterized in that The holding device (14) is constructed in at least two parts and comprises a first holding device part (170) and at least one second holding device part (172), wherein the first holding device part (170) and the at least one second holding device part (172) are connected to each other in at least one holding position and can be changed from a holding position to a storage position and vice versa, at least one first coupling element (30) of the coupling device (28) is arranged or constructed on the first holding device part (170), and the at least one second holding device part (172) is constructed for anchoring in the ground or fixedly mounted on a wall (174).

27. The hose reel system of claim 26, wherein: The first holding device component (170) and the at least one second holding device component (172) a) are separated from one another in the storage position or are oriented differently relative to one another than in at least one holding position, and / or b) are connected to one another in an articulated manner, in particular are mounted relative to one another in a pivotable and / or displaceable manner.

28. The hose reel system according to claim 26 or 27, characterized in that: a) the holding device (14) comprises a connecting device (176) for connecting the first holding device part (170) and the second holding device part (172) in a non-positive and / or positively locking manner in a holding position, In particular, the connecting device (176) comprises cooperating first and second connecting elements (178, 180), which are arranged or constructed on the one hand on the first holding device part (170) and on the other hand on the at least one second holding device part (172) and are engaged with each other in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner in the connected position, and / or b) the first holding device part (170) comprises a holding plate (226), on which the at least one first coupling element (30) is held in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting and / or material-fitting manner, and / or c) the first holding device part (170) comprises two sections (240, 242) which are inclined with respect to one another, and at least two connecting elements (178, 180) are arranged or configured on each of the two sections (240, 242), and / or d) the first holding device part (170) and the at least one second holding device part (172) can be brought into engagement with one another in at least two different holding positions, and / or e) The holding device (14), in particular the first holding device part (170) and the at least one second holding device part (172), consist of a metallic material.

29. A hose reel system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The hose reel housing (12) is made of plastic.

30. A hose reel system according to any one of claims 2 to 29, characterised in that a) the at least one second coupling element (32) is integrally formed, in particular monolithically, onto the hose reel housing (12), and / or b) the at least one first coupling element (30) is constructed in two parts and comprises a first coupling element part and a second coupling element part (72, 74), and the first coupling element part and the second coupling element part (72, 74) are connected to each other in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting and / or material-fitting manner, In particular, the first coupling element part (72) and the second coupling element part are designed identically.

31. A hose reel system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that The hose reel system (10) comprises a hose (148), In particular, the hose (148) can be wound onto the hose reel.

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