Advanced fixture

Abstract

The invention relates to an adapter (1, 1', 1'', 1''') for receiving a bolt (30, 30 iv , 130) or a toggle bolt of a fixing system (2, 2 iv , 102) of a fixing system (2, 2 iv , 102) and to a fixing system comprising such an adapter, said adapter comprising a first portion (10, 10', 10'', 10''') serving as a fastener or fixing device, said first portion having a first extension (d1, d1'''), preferably a first diameter, and a second portion (20, 20', 20'', 20''') serving as a receiving device (22, 22', 22'', 22''') for a bolt (30, 30 iv , 130) or a toggle bolt, said second portion having a second extension (d2), wherein the first extension (d1, d1''') is greater than the second extension (d2, d2'''), preferably a second diameter.

Description

[0001] This invention relates to an advanced fastening device (such as a toggle bolt), its adapter, and an anchoring system.

[0002] Existing toggle bolt designs are based on standard parts. Because of these standard parts, various toggle bolt lengths are required to accommodate different penetration depths and achieve the desired tightening. Furthermore, standard parts introduce complexity into the toggle bolt assembly and the installation of the toggle bolts themselves.

[0003] Furthermore, the installation of toggle bolts is currently time-consuming and typically requires disassembling the ready-made toggle bolt, inserting the bolt into the receiving opening (e.g., through hole) of the component to be secured, and reassembling the toggle bolt. This procedure can be very time-consuming and error-prone.

[0004] For example, when securing components of a safety system (particularly safety ropes and / or fall protection systems), such as plates or anchor plates, to the roof, toggle bolts are inserted through the plate and the roof to secure the plate to the roof. A problem with such securing systems (e.g., toggle fasteners) when used in conjunction with anchor plates is that the flange or toggle must be removed from the bolt so that the bolt can first be inserted / placed into a receiving opening in the plate (such as a through-hole, cavity, and / or similar). The toggle or flange must then be reapplied to the bolt to pass through the opening in the roof and achieve anchor plate attachment to the roof.

[0005] One possible approach is to use a bridging element combined with an opening in a plate or anchor plate that allows the passage of a pre-assembled toggle bolt, such as that described, for example, in European Patent EP 2 689 079 B1. However, this procedure still has the disadvantage that either the bridging element must be implemented into the toggle bolt (which reduces compatibility), or the toggle bolt must be disassembled to add the bridging element. Furthermore, the bridging element may have a corresponding opening in its circumference that allows the insertion of bolts (e.g., toggle bolts) into the fixing system. However, this has the disadvantage of reduced stability and leads to problems such as in terms of heat and / or sound perception and / or insulation regarding humidity or moisture ingress.

[0006] Therefore, the objective of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0007] This task is accomplished by an adapter for receiving bolts or toggle bolts of a fixing system, the adapter comprising: a first portion serving as a fastener or fixing device, the first portion having a first extension, preferably a first diameter; and a second portion serving as a receiving device for the bolts or toggle bolts, the second portion having a second extension, wherein the first extension is greater than the second extension, preferably a second diameter.

[0008] The present invention further proposes that, particularly in a usage configuration, the first portion forms the upper portion of the adapter, and the second portion forms the lower portion of the adapter; and / or the first portion is located above the second portion, and / or the first portion has a lower surface facing the second portion and / or in contact with and / or adjacent to the second portion, and / or has an upper surface facing away from the second portion.

[0009] Preferably, the first and second portions are removably connected via mating threads; and / or the adapter comprises at least two units that separate the adapter along a vertical plane, particularly along a vertical center plane, wherein optionally, the units further include one or more fastening and / or engaging elements, particularly form and / or force-fitting, that provide connection of the units, particularly via press fit.

[0010] Furthermore, the adapter is characterized in that the first portion includes at least one profile, preferably a recessed or raised profile, the at least one profile being configured to receive or allow insertion of at least one tool for fastening the fixing system, in particular a hex wrench, star wrench or the like, wherein the profile is located, in particular, on the top or upper surface of the first portion. The first portion includes, optionally, at least one thread on its outer circumference, specifically for inserting the adapter into a corresponding threaded opening in the component, particularly the component to be secured or fastened to an object; and / or The first portion includes at least one first seal, such as a gasket, optionally on its lower surface, said at least one first seal optionally received in at least one first recess, particularly a circular and / or circumferential recess.

[0011] It is also proposed that the first part and the second part are at least partially, preferably entirely, formed as a single piece; The first portion, particularly the upper surface adjacent to the first portion, includes at least part of rounded and / or otherwise smoothed edges of the first portion, in particular to reduce or prevent the presence of sharp corners, edges and / or other sharp segments on the first portion; The first portion includes at least part of a height and / or height profile that is maintained as low as possible to provide a reduced protrusion when the adapter engages in its final position; The first portion and / or the second portion have at least partially a curved, preferably circular and / or elliptical, circumferential shape; The second part includes at least one receiving device, preferably a threaded cavity, said at least one receiving device being specifically configured to at least partially receive the fixing system, preferably at least one bolt of said fixing device, wherein preferably, the receiving device is located on a surface facing the first part away from the first part, particularly away from the second part; and / or The second part includes at least one second seal, such as a gasket, wherein preferably, the second seal is located, in particular circumferentially or circularly, on one or more sides and / or sidewalls of the second part, and / or is received in a second recess, in particular circular and / or circumferentially, on one or more sides and / or sidewalls of the second part.

[0012] The present invention also provides a fixing system, comprising: In particular, an adapter according to one of the foregoing embodiments, and At least one bolt, the at least one bolt being configured to be removably and / or permanently connected to the adapter and at least on a retractable or pivotable elbow and / or wing.

[0013] For this system to be proposed, the bolt comprises at least one first member and at least one second member; and / or The bolts are partially or entirely threaded bolts, preferably configured to interact with the receiving device of the second part to form a preferably removable or permanent connection and / or allow repositioning of the flap or the elbow (40) along the bolts.

[0014] A preferred embodiment of the system may be characterized in that, The bolt at the first member includes at least one connecting device, preferably at least one thread and / or at least one bayonet engagement, the at least one connecting device being configured to provide a connection with at least one of the adapters and / or to interact with the receiving device of the second portion of the adapter; and / or The second component is configured to allow repositioning of the flap or the elbow, particularly via an adjustable connection, along the bolt, wherein preferably, the second component and / or the bolt includes at least one threaded or threaded portion optionally for receiving the flap and / or the elbow.

[0015] In an advantageous embodiment of the system, the bolt is preferably adjustable in length via one or more telescopic rods included in the bolt; threaded connections; gear mechanisms and / or the like.

[0016] Furthermore, the system proposes that the first component includes at least one through-hole, and the second component is configured to be at least partially received by the first component via the through-hole, wherein preferably, The through hole includes at least one first segment and at least one second segment having corresponding first and second radii, wherein optionally, the first radius is greater than the second radius; The second component includes at least one third segment and at least one fourth segment having corresponding third and fourth radii, wherein optionally, the third radius is greater than the fourth radius, wherein in particular, the third radius is smaller than the first radius and / or larger than the second radius, and the fourth radius is smaller than the second radius; and / or The through hole and / or the second component at least partially include a engagement device, preferably a mating thread and / or gear mechanism and / or the like.

[0017] The system may also be characterized in that the system, particularly the toggle and / or the winglet, includes at least one element configured to... The elbow and / or the winglet are pivotable, retractable, and / or rotatable about at least one axis (A); and / or The system enables position adjustment and fixation of the flaps and / or the toggle, and / or the system includes at least one fixing and / or releasing element.

[0018] As proposed in the foregoing embodiments, the fixing and / or releasing element is configured to fix the wing and / or the toggle in at least one first position and / or release the wing and / or the toggle from the first position, thereby allowing the wing and / or the toggle to move to at least one second position.

[0019] In the foregoing embodiments, it is preferred that the movement is driven by at least one set force, particularly gravity and / or bias force, acting on the wing and / or the toggle, particularly a bias force generated by at least one biasing element, which is optionally operatively connected on one hand to the wing and / or the toggle and on the other hand to the adapter, the bolt and / or the element.

[0020] Furthermore, the system proposes that the second extension is greater than the extension of the toggle and / or the wing, particularly in a loose or retracted arrangement, and / or wherein the toggle and / or the wing includes at least one first gap, the at least one first gap optionally configured to at least partially receive the bolt in a retracted or loose arrangement, and / or wherein the toggle and / or the wing includes at least one second gap, the at least one second gap optionally configured to receive the toggle or the wing and / or to fasten, particularly preferably removably fasten, to the bolt via a latching mechanism.

[0021] The system may also include at least one insulating element, wherein the insulating element is preferably located between the adapter of the fixing system and the wing and / or the elbow.

[0022] For the foregoing embodiments, the preferred option is... The insulating element is flexible and / or elastic. The insulating element has a third extension, preferably a third diameter, which is between the first and second extensions of the adapter and / or is larger than the second extension, preferably 1% to 5% larger. The insulating element is at least partially formed as a hollow cylinder, the hollow cylinder preferably configured to at least partially receive the bolt or rod; The insulating element comprises at least partially polyurethane, polyethylene, and / or polystyrene; and / or The insulating device has a fourth extension, which optionally corresponds to the extension, preferably the diameter, of the bolt.

[0023] In both of the foregoing embodiments, the fixing and / or releasing element is at least partially constituted by the insulating element, and / or the fixing and / or releasing element is at least partially provided by the insulating element.

[0024] Furthermore, preferably, in the first position, the flap and / or the toggle is at least covered by and / or in contact with the insulating element, and / or the connection between the flap and / or the toggle is released by moving the insulating element along the bolt, thereby allowing the flap and / or the toggle to move to the second position.

[0025] The system for which protection is sought may be characterized in that the insulating element includes at least one limiting element or device optionally located between the insulating element and the adapter, which limits the movement of the insulating element and / or the fixing and / or releasing element along the bolt.

[0026] Finally, a system is provided comprising components and at least one fixing system as described above, wherein the components are in particular an anchoring body, a plate for the anchoring body and / or the like, wherein optionally, the components have at least one opening for receiving the fixing system, the at least one opening preferably having an extension between the first extension and the second extension.

[0027] Providing or using the proposed adapter (which may be part of a pre-assembled toggle bolt) avoids any disassembly and subsequent reassembly of the fixing system. While its first portion provides sufficient coverage of any openings in the components (such as anchor plates) via a first extension to allow sufficiently stable fixing via the toggle bolt, the second extension allows the insertion of bolts (e.g., one or more rods) in combination with one or more flaps or toggle joints attached to the bolt in a loose or retracted arrangement. Furthermore, the latter specifically prevents the need for any disassembly and reassembly, while the former enables direct use with the component to be fixed, providing an opening for fixing that extends between the first and second extensions.

[0028] In this specification, "extension" can refer to lateral and / or horizontal dimensions, diagonals and / or diameters, preferably the widest lateral and / or horizontal dimensions, diagonals and / or diameters of the corresponding parts, components, element segments and / or features described herein. "Height" can refer to the vertical dimension of the corresponding parts, components, element segments and / or features described herein.

[0029] Furthermore, the adapter reduces the total number of parts required for the toggle bolts and the corresponding components used in it. This reduces the likelihood of errors, and forming the first and second parts of the adapter as a single piece further reduces complexity.

[0030] On the other hand, configuring the first and second parts to be removably connected allows the first part to be replaced according to a desired first extension, which may depend on one or more openings in the component to be secured by a securing system employing an adapter as disclosed herein.

[0031] The upper surface of the first part incorporates recessed or raised contours, particularly for receiving standard tools, to establish compatibility with standard tools (e.g., hex wrenches, star wrenches, or the like). In particular, the integration of the tool interface further reduces the number of parts. Furthermore, the adapter's curved, especially circular, circumferential shape allows for adapter rotation while at least reducing (if not completely eliminating) the risk of damage to the surface to which the adapter is attached (e.g., roof structure) compared to devices known in the prior art. For example, such devices known in the prior art include sharp edges, such as hexagonal circumferential shapes. Such edges could damage the membrane or roof skin (roofing felt) in contact with the device.

[0032] In addition, implementing a first seal and / or a second seal (such as one or more gaskets) allows for improved leak-proof and / or waterproof and / or weather-resistant properties of the mounting system and adapter during deployment.

[0033] Using bolts with adjustable length has the advantage that the fixing system can be easily adjusted to accommodate the thickness (i.e., the required penetration depth) of an object (e.g., a wall or roof and / or the like), and components (such as anchor plates) are attached to said object.

[0034] Because of the holes required for the toggle bolts, the inclusion of insulation improves the overall thermal and / or sound insulation.

[0035] The above embodiments can be used alone or in any combination to provide the subject matter of the invention. Other aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, wherein preferred embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figures 1a to 1d A schematic cross-sectional view of an adapter according to different embodiments is shown; Figure 2 The following is shown according to one embodiment before fastening: Figure 1a A cross-sectional view of the adapter fixing system of an embodiment; Figure 3 The cross-sectional view shows the result after tightening. Figure 2 Examples; Figure 4 A diagram with additional isolation device is shown. Figure 2 Examples; Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the fastening system including length-adjustable bolts is shown; Figures 6a to 6d Perspective views of different configurations of a fixation system including fixation and / or release elements are shown.

[0036] Figure 1aThe adapter 1 includes a first portion 10 having a first extension d1 and a second portion 20 having a second extension d2. Although shown schematically, it is obvious that the first extension d1 is greater than the second extension d2.

[0037] Part 10 outlines the usage location of adapter 1, for example... Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the upper portion and the second portion 20 form the lower portion of the adapter 1. The first portion 10 also includes a recessed profile 12 on its upper surface 11, which allows insertion of standard tools (such as hex wrenches, star wrenches, or similar tools), particularly corresponding drill bits, screwdrivers, and / or portable and / or electric drills. This makes it possible to easily fasten the fixing system via the adapter 1.

[0038] Part 20 serves as a receiving device and accordingly includes receiving device 22. Figure 1a The receiving device 22 is a threaded cavity, but other receiving devices are also possible, such as bayonet couplings, snap-fit ​​connectors, latching connectors, adhesive connectors, etc. Figure 1a As shown, the receiving device 22 can be located on the surface 21 of the second part 20 opposite to the first part 10.

[0039] also, Figure 1a The adapter 1 is a single piece, wherein the first part 10 and the second part 20 form an integral part and / or are non-removably connected.

[0040] Turning Figure 1b This illustrates adapter 1' according to a second embodiment. Figure 1a The components of adapter 1 and the corresponding components of adapter 1' have the same reference numerals, but are indicated by single quotation marks. Furthermore, the first portion 10' of adapter 1' includes a first seal 14' on the lower surface 13' of the first portion 10'. The first seal 14' (in this case, for example, a gasket) can be secured in a corresponding first circumferential recess 15' on the lower surface 13'. Moreover, the second portion 20' can include a second seal 24', which can also be a gasket. The second seal 24' can be located on the side and / or sidewall 26' of the second portion 20' of adapter 1'. The second seal 24' can be secured in position by a corresponding circumferential recess 25'.

[0041] According to the third embodiment Figure 1c The adapter 1'' is shown in cross-section. (The last part is incomplete and likely refers to a different adapter.) Figure 1a and 1bThe corresponding elements of the adapters 1 and 1' in the embodiments have the same reference numerals, but are indicated by double quotation marks. Compared with adapters 1 and 1', the first part and the second part 10'', 20'' of adapter 1'' are not constructed as a single piece, but are constructed as parts that are removably connected, for example, via threaded or bayonet engagement.

[0042] According to the third embodiment, adapter 1''' in Figure 1d The figures are shown in cross-section. Components of adapter 1''', corresponding to the components of adapters 1, 1', and 1'' respectively, have the same reference numerals but are indicated by triple quotation marks. Adapter 1''' includes (at least) two units 16a''', 16b'''. The adapter body 1''' is removably separated and / or detached along a vertical central plane P'''. Furthermore, the receiving device 22''' extends as a through-hole through the first and second portions 10''', 20'''. This configuration, in particular, allows the use of standard parts such as toggle bolts, which can allow compatibility with corresponding components (such as anchor plates) to be secured via toggle bolts and have corresponding openings extending between the first and second extensions d1''', d2'''.

[0043] Furthermore, adapter 1''' may also include fastening and / or engaging elements, which in particular provide connection of the unit via press-fit. However, Figure 1d The through-holes shown can also be implemented in any other type of adapter as disclosed herein. Furthermore, as... Figure 1c The adapter 1'' shown with removable connection portions 10'', 20'' may also include a combination Figure 1d The aforementioned unit.

[0044] In addition, the through hole 22''' may also include threads for receiving corresponding threaded bolts (such as toggle bolts) as part of the fixing system, so as to allow the length of the fixing system to be adjusted accordingly based on the thickness of the wall, roof and / or similar object to which the component is to be fixed via the toggle bolts.

[0045] Figure 2 It shows including according to Figure 1a A cross-sectional view of the fixing system 2 of adapter 1. However, it is also possible to use according to Figures 1b to 1d The adapter 1', 1'', 1''' or any adapter described herein. The first component 31 is connected to the receiving device 22 by bolt 30. (e.g.) Figure 2As shown in the example, this can be a threaded connection. The flap and / or toggle 40 is located on the second member 32 of the bolt 30. The toggle and / or flap 40 is retractable, pivotable, and / or rotatable about axis A via element 41, which connects the flap and / or toggle 40 to the bolt 30. Preferably, element 41 is removably connected to the bolt 30 and / or toggle and / or flap 40. Furthermore, the second member 32 is configured to allow repositioning of the flap and / or toggle 40 along the bolt 30 via an adjustable connection (preferably the connection between the bolt 30 and element 41, such as a threaded connection between the bolt 30 and element 41). Thus, the position of element 41 and / or flap and / or toggle 40 along the bolt 30 can be changed by rotating the bolt 30 relative to element 41 and / or flap and / or toggle 40. Preferably, rotation of the adapter 1 causes rotation of the bolt 30.

[0046] Compared to regular hexagonal heads and standard washers used for fastening devices such as toggle bolts, some embodiments of adapters 1, 1', 1'', 1''' may also have a flatter and / or smoother profile, shape, and / or design for the first portions 10, 10', 10'', 10''' (also referred to as heads) of the adapter. In particular, the height or height profile of the first portions 10, 10', 10'', 10''' may be kept as low as possible to provide reduced protrusions when the adapter engages in its final position. Additionally or alternatively, rounded or otherwise smoothed edges of the first portions 10, 10', 10'', 10''' may be provided, particularly adjacent to the upper surfaces 11, 11', 11'', 11''' of the first portions 10, 10', 10''', 10''', especially to reduce or prevent the presence of sharp corners, edges, and / or other sharp segments on the first portions 10, 10', 10''', 10'''. Optionally, the upper surfaces 11, 11', 11'', 11''' can be provided as substantially flat surfaces.

[0047] For example, when the adapters 1, 1', 1'', 1''' are deployed on the roof, the above-described design, profile and / or shape of the first part has the advantage of enabling gluing and / or welding to the membrane or roof skin (roof felt) without or with a significant reduction in the risk of damaging them with sharp edges, compared to commercially available hexagonal heads and standard washers typically used for fixing devices.

[0048] exist Figure 2 The cross-sectional view shows the fixing system 2, which is inserted into the corresponding opening 51 of the object 50. The component 60 (having its opening 61) is to be fixed to the object by the fixing system 2. Figure 2It is evident that, when in a retracted or loose arrangement, the extension d3 (e.g., area) covered by the flap and / or toggle 40 is smaller than the second extension d2 of the second portion 20, while the extension d5 of the opening 51 is greater than or equal to the second extension d2 and / or extension d3, allowing the flap and / or toggle 40 to be easily inserted into the opening 51. The first extension d1 of the first portion may be greater than extension d5; however, the first extension d1 is also certainly greater than the second extension d2, and in this case, greater than the extension d4 of the opening 61 of the component 60, thereby providing a robust fastening via the fastening system 2.

[0049] Fixed system 2 in Figure 3 The diagram shows a configuration in which the component 60 (such as an anchor plate) is inserted into an object 50 (e.g., a wall, roof, and / or similar structure). Correspondingly, the flaps and / or elbows 40 are fully extended to provide adequate fixation to the first portion 10 of the adapter 1. The contour 12 on the upper surface 11 allows for fixation via standard tools.

[0050] To further secure the fixing device 2 to the object 50 and / or component 60, the adapter 1, particularly the first part 10, may include an external, optionally threaded profile that interacts with the corresponding internal, optionally threaded profile of the opening 51 or opening 61.

[0051] Figure 4 A diagram showing an insulating element 70 is provided. Figure 2 and 3 The fixing system 2. The insulating element 70 comprises or is composed of a flexible material and / or has at least one third extension d6, which is between or equal to the second extension d2, and the first and second extensions d1, d2. This allows the insulating element 70 to fit snugly into an opening in an object to be secured to the object by the fixing system 2. Furthermore, the insulating element 70 may have an inner extension d7, which is less than or equal to the extension of the bolt 30 to provide a good fit with the bolt 30. The insulating element 70 may have a cylindrical shape, preferably a hollow cylindrical shape, such as... Figure 4 As shown in the image.

[0052] Figure 5 It shows a bolt 30 iv Fixed system 2 iv The bolt can be adjusted in length. The fixing system 2 corresponds to the components of the fixing system 2. iv The components have the same reference numerals, but are indicated by quadruple quotation marks. Figure 5 In the example, bolt 30 iv Including the first outer component 31 iv Second internal component 32 iv Bolt 30 ivExternal component 31 iv Including through hole 33 iv Through hole 33 iv It may include a first segment 33a having a first radius. iv and the second segment 33b with a second radius iv The second radius can be smaller than the first radius. Furthermore, the second internal member 32... iv It may include at least part of a coupling device, such as a thread, gear mechanism, and / or the like. Internal component 32 iv It can be constructed to consist at least in part of the outer component 31 iv Received. Internal part 32 iv Including the third section 32a iv and Section 32b iv The third section 32a iv It can have a third radius, which is greater than the second segment 33b. iv The second radius, but smaller than the first segment 33a iv The first radius, and / or the fourth segment 32b iv It can have a fourth radius, which is smaller than the second segment 33b. iv The second radius. Section 32b (Fourth part) iv It may at least partially include the through hole 33 iv Part 2, 33b iv Matching threads, gear mechanisms, or the like, which allow the components to pass through a fixing system 2. iv The fixing system 2 is adjusted by the thickness of the object fixed to it. iv 30 bolts iv Length or height. Through hole 33 iv Part 1, Section 33a iv Second internal component 32 iv The corresponding third section 32a iv Additional securing measures are provided to prevent bolt 30 from failing in the event of joint failure. iv First component and second component 31 iv 32 iv break down.

[0053] Finally, the invention also provides a securing and / or releasing element for retaining the toggle and / or flap 40 in its retracted and / or loosened configuration. When engaged during insertion into the securing system, the securing and / or releasing element can disengage or be removed after the securing device is fully or adequately inserted, allowing the toggle and / or flap to extend. The securing and / or releasing element can be a clamp with a pull cord for disengagement, wherein the cord can be guided through a sealable aperture of the adapter. Alternatively or additionally, the securing and / or releasing element can be at least part of an insulating element and / or include at least one spring element that disengages from the securing and / or releasing element once the securing system is fully inserted.

[0054] exist Figures 6a to 6d The image shows fixing system 102. It is related to fixing systems 2 and 2... iv The components of the corresponding fixing system 102 have the same reference numerals, but with an additional 100. (This is in contrast to fixing systems 2 and 2...) iv In contrast, the fixing system 102 includes a fixing and / or releasing element 168. The fixing and / or releasing element 168 is partially formed of an insulating element 170.

[0055] exist Figure 6a In the diagram, the fixing system 102 is shown in a configuration where the flap and / or toggle 140 is in a fixed position. This position represents a first position. The flap and / or toggle includes at least one gap configured to receive the bolt 130 at least partially in this position. The flap and / or toggle 140 is held in this position by an insulating element 170. To ensure the flap and / or toggle 140 is fixed, the insulating element 170 is biased toward the direction of the flap and / or toggle 140 such that the end 143 of the flap and / or toggle 140 contacts the insulating element 170. Specifically, the end 143 is pressed into the elastic material of the insulating element 170. In this configuration, rotation of the flap and / or toggle 140 about the axis A of the element 141 is prevented. The flap and / or toggle 140 is in a position (e.g., a first position) in which a first end 143 is located between element 141 and adapter 1, and a second end 145 is located on the opposite side of element 141 (when viewed from adapter 101), and / or the flap and / or toggle 140 is positioned such that the flap and / or toggle 140 extends from the first end 143 to the second end 145, substantially parallel to the bolt 130.

[0056] The limiting element 172 generates a limiting force to keep the insulating element 170 in contact with the first end 143. In this embodiment, the limiting element 172 is formed of an annular or cylindrical element that can be removed from the bolt 130, as explained below. However, alternative limiting elements or devices 172 may be used, such as spring elements, particularly helical spring elements.

[0057] During use, the fixed system 102 is... Figure 6a The configuration shown is inserted into the opening of the object, as previously described.

[0058] Once the fixing system 102 is inserted into the opening to the extent that the insulating element 170 is mainly or completely inserted into the opening, the fixing system is changed accordingly to... Figure 6b and 6c The configuration shown.

[0059] like Figure 6b As shown, the limiting device 172 has an opening 174. The opening 174 allows the limiting device 172 to be installed and removed from the bolt 130. In use, the portion of the limiting device 172 and / or the bolt 130 surrounded by the limiting device extends out of the opening. This allows the limiting device 172 to be removed to allow the fastening system to enter. Figure 6c The configuration shown is such that the flaps and / or toggle remain in contact with the fixing and / or releasing element 168.

[0060] By further inserting the fixing system 102 into the opening, the fixing system 102 is transformed into Figure 6d The configuration shown is such that, by adjusting the extension d6 to the inner diameter d5 of the opening, a form and / or force fit can be ensured, particularly based on the friction generated between the inner surface of the opening and the outer surface of the insulating element 170, and between the insulating element 170 and the inner surface of the opening. When the restraining device 172 is connected to the bolt 130, the force generated by this form and / or force fit can be overcome by inserting the fastening system 102 into the opening. However, when the restraining device 172 is removed, the bolt 130 can move relative to the insulating element 170 and thus relative to the opening without overcoming the force generated by the form and / or force fit between the insulating element 170 and the inner surface of the opening.

[0061] By moving the bolt 130 relative to the insulating element 170, the flap and / or toggle 140 also move relative to the fixing and / or releasing element 168, particularly the insulating element 170 constituted by the fixing and / or releasing element 168. This movement releases the contact between the insulating elements 170 constituted by the fixing and / or releasing element 168. This allows the flap and / or toggle 140 to move... Figure 6d The configuration shown. This movement is triggered specifically by gravity acting on the winglets and / or elbows 140, particularly by the different lengths of the ends 143 and 145 and / or the different extensions of the winglets and / or elbows 140 relative to axis A and / or element 141. Figure 6d In the middle, the wing and / or elbow 140 are shown in the corresponding second position.

[0062] Although the limiting member 172 is shown as a single piece, it can also be formed from multiple parts, particularly by adjusting the limiting device according to the distance between the adapter 101 and the flap and / or toggle 140 so that the fixing system 102 is inserted into the opening such that the flap and / or toggle 140 extends out of the opening, allowing it to rotate about axis A. More limiting element parts can be used for an opening with a larger longitudinal extension compared to an opening with a smaller longitudinal extension that allows for the use of fewer limiting element parts. Alternatively, the limiting device 172 is lengthened before being positioned on the bolt 130. To facilitate this length adjustment, the limiting device 172 includes a mark 176.

[0063] Fixing and / or releasing elements are used to ensure that the flaps and / or toggle 140 do not rotate about axis A before reaching the end of the opening. For example, the object can be a roof structure with free space between the upper and lower surfaces. For example, there is a roof panel having a sandwich structure of at least a metallic material and plastic, foam, and / or insulating material, wherein the metallic material has a wavy profile. These create internal free spaces between the layers, into which the flaps and / or toggle can extend or move before reaching the end of the opening 51. This movement is effectively prevented by fixing and / or releasing elements 168.

[0064] The securing and / or releasing elements are not limited to the foregoing embodiments. As an alternative to the additional embodiments, the toggle and / or flap may include at least one gap configured to preferably removably secure the toggle and / or flap to the bolt via a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism may be remotely actuated to open the connection provided by the latching mechanism, thereby releasing the flap and / or toggle to move to a second position.

[0065] The features of the invention disclosed in the foregoing description, drawings, and claims, whether used alone or in any combination, are essential for implementing the various embodiments of the invention.

[0066] Figure Labels

Claims

1. A fixed system (2, 2) iv 102) for receiving the fixed system (2, 2) iv Bolts (30, 30) of type 102 iv An adapter (1, 1', 1'', 1''') or a toggle bolt, said adapter comprising: A first portion (10, 10', 10'', 10''') used as a fastener or fixing device, the first portion having a first extension (d1, d1'''), preferably a first diameter; and Used for the bolts (30, 30) iv The second part (20, 20, 20, 20) of the receiving device (22, 22', 22'', 22''') of the elbow bolt, the second part having a second extension (d2). The first extension (d1, d1''') is larger than the second extension (d2, d2'''), and the second diameter is preferred.

2. The adapter (1) according to claim 1, wherein, particularly in the usage configuration, i. The first portion (10) forms the upper portion of the adapter (1), and the second portion (20) forms the lower portion of the adapter (1); and / or ii. The first part (10) is located above the second part (20), and / or the first part (10) has a lower surface (13) facing the second part (20) and / or in contact with and / or adjacent to the second part, and / or has an upper surface (11) facing away from the second part (20).

3. The adapter (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein i. The first portion and the second portion (10''', 20''') are preferably removably connected via mating threads; and / or ii. The adapter comprises at least two units (16a''', 16b'''), which are separated from the adapter along a vertical plane, particularly along a vertical central plane (P'''), wherein optionally, the units (16a''', 16b''') further include one or more fastening and / or engaging elements, particularly in form and / or force-fitting, particularly via press-fit, to provide connection of the units (16a''', 16b''').

4. The adapter (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein i. The first part (10) includes at least one profile (12), preferably a recessed or raised profile, the at least one profile being configured to receive or allow insertion of at least one tool for fastening the fixing system (2), in particular a hex wrench, star wrench or the like, wherein the profile is located, in particular, on the top or upper surface (11) of the first part (10). ii. The first portion (10) includes at least one thread optionally on its outer circumference, which is particularly for inserting the adapter (1) into a corresponding threaded opening (61) of the component, particularly the component to be secured or fastened to the object (50); and / or iii. The first portion (10', 10'', 10''') includes at least one first seal (14', 14'', 14'''), such as a gasket, optionally on its lower surface (13', 13'', 13'''), said at least one first seal optionally received in at least one first recess (15', 15'', 15'''), particularly a circular and / or circumferential recess.

5. The adapter (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein i. The first part (10) and the second part (20) are at least partially, preferably entirely, formed as a single piece; ii. The first portion (10), in particular the upper surface (11) adjacent to the first portion (10), at least partially includes rounded and / or otherwise smoothed edges of the first portion (10), in particular to reduce or prevent the presence of sharp corners, edges and / or other sharp segments on the first portion (10); iii. The first portion (10) includes at least in part a height and / or height profile that is maintained as low as possible to provide a reduced protrusion when the adapter engages in its final position; iv. The first portion (10) and / or the second portion (20) have at least partially a curved, preferably circular and / or elliptical, circumferential shape; v. The second part (20) includes at least one receiving device (22), preferably a threaded cavity, said at least one receiving device being specifically configured to at least partially receive said fixing system (2), preferably at least one bolt (30) of said fixing device (2), wherein preferably, said receiving device (22) is located on a surface (21) facing the first part (10) away from the first part (10), particularly away from the second part (20); and / or ⅵ. The second part (20) includes at least one second seal (24), such as a gasket, wherein preferably, the second seal (24) is located, in particular circumferentially or circularly, on one or more sides and / or sidewalls (26) of the second part (20), and / or is received in a second recess (25), in particular circular and / or circumferentially, on one or more sides and / or sidewalls (26) of the second part (20).

6. A fixed system (2, 2) iv , 102), which includes: In particular, the adapter (1, 1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5 iv , 101), and At least one bolt (30, 30) iv (1, 130), the at least one bolt is configured to be removably and / or permanently connected to the adapter (1, 1) iv , 101) and at least on the retractable or pivotable elbow and / or wing (40, 140).

7. The system (2) according to claim 6, wherein i. The bolt (30) comprises at least one first member (31) and at least one second member (32); and / or ii. The bolt (30) is partly or entirely a threaded bolt (30), preferably configured to interact with the receiving device (22) of the second part (20) to form a preferably removable or permanent connection and / or allow repositioning of the flap or the elbow (40) along the bolt.

8. The system (2) according to claim 7, particularly alternative i), wherein i. The bolt (30) includes at least one connecting device at the first member (31), preferably at least one thread and / or at least one bayonet engagement, the at least one connecting device being configured to provide at least one connection with the adapter (1), and / or preferably, referring to claim 5i), interacting with the receiving device (22) of the second portion (20) of the adapter (1); and / or ii. The second member (32) is configured to allow repositioning of the wing or the elbow (40) along the bolt (30), particularly via an adjustable connection, wherein preferably, the second member (32) and / or the bolt includes at least one threaded or threaded portion optionally for receiving the wing and / or the elbow (40).

9. The system (2) according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein The bolt (30) is preferably adjustable in length via one or more telescopic rods included in the bolt (30); threaded connection; gear mechanism and / or the like.

10. The system (2) according to any one of claims 6 to 9, with particular reference to claim 7i), wherein the first member (31) includes at least one through hole (33), and the second member (32) is configured to be at least partially received by the first member (31) via the through hole (33), wherein preferably i. The through hole (33) includes at least one first segment and at least one second segment (33a, 33b) having corresponding first and second radii, wherein optionally, the first radius is greater than the second radius; ii. The second member (32) includes at least one third segment and at least one fourth segment (32a, 32b) having corresponding third and fourth radii, wherein optionally, the third radius is greater than the fourth radius, wherein in particular the third radius is less than the first radius and / or greater than the second radius, and the fourth radius is less than the second radius; and / or iii. The through hole (33) and / or the second component at least partially includes a coupling device, preferably a mating thread and / or gear mechanism and / or the like.

11. The system (2) according to any one of claims 6 to 10, wherein the system, particularly the elbow and / or the winglet (40), comprises at least one element (41) configured to i. The elbow and / or the wing (40) are pivotable, retractable and / or rotatable about at least one axis (A); and / or ii. To achieve position adjustment and fixation of the flap and / or the elbow (40), and / or the system includes at least one fixing and / or releasing element.

12. The system (2) of claim 11, wherein the fixing and / or releasing element (170) is configured to fix the flap and / or the elbow (140) in at least one first position and / or release the flap and / or the elbow from the first position, thereby allowing the flap and / or the elbow to move to at least one second position.

13. The system according to claim 12, wherein the movement is driven by at least one set force, particularly gravity and / or bias force, acting on the wing and / or the elbow, particularly a bias force generated by at least one biasing element, the at least one biasing element optionally being operatively connected on one hand to the wing and / or the elbow (140) and on the other hand to the adapter (101), the bolt (130) and / or the element.

14. The system (2) according to any one of claims 6 to 13, wherein The second extension (d2) is greater than the extension (d3) of the elbow and / or the wing (40), particularly in the loose or retracted arrangement, and / or wherein the elbow and / or the wing (40) includes at least one first gap, the at least one first gap optionally configured to at least partially receive the bolt (30) in the retracted or loose arrangement, and / or wherein the elbow and / or the wing (40) includes at least one second gap, the at least one second gap optionally configured to receive the elbow or the wing (40) and / or to fasten the elbow or the wing, particularly preferably removably to the bolt (30) via a latching mechanism.

15. The system (2) according to any one of claims 6 to 14, further comprising at least one insulating element (70), wherein the insulating element (70) is preferably located between the adapter of the fixing system and the wing and / or the elbow.

16. The system (2) according to claim 15, wherein i. The insulating element is flexible and / or elastic. ii. The insulating element has a third extension (d6), preferably a third diameter, which is between the first extension and the second extension (d1, d2) of the adapter (1) and / or is greater than the second extension (d2), preferably 1% to 5% larger; iii. The insulating element is at least partially formed as a hollow cylinder, the hollow cylinder preferably configured to at least partially receive the bolt or rod; iv. The insulating element comprises at least partially polyurethane, polyethylene, and / or polystyrene; and / or v. The insulating device has a fourth extension (d7) which optionally corresponds to the extension, preferably the diameter, of the bolt (33).

17. The system (2) according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the fixing and / or releasing element (168) is at least partially constituted by the insulating element (170), and / or the fixing and / or releasing element (168) is at least partially provided by the insulating element (170).

18. The system (2) according to claim 17, wherein in the first position, the flap and / or the elbow (140) is at least covered by and / or in contact with the insulating element (170), and / or the connection between the flap and / or the elbow (140) is released by moving the insulating element (170) along the bolt, thereby allowing the flap and / or the elbow (140) to move to the second position.

19. The system (2) according to any one of claims 15 to 18, wherein the insulating element (170) includes at least one limiting element or device (172) optionally located between the insulating element (170) and the adapter (101), which limits the movement of the insulating element (170) and / or the fixing and / or releasing element (168) along the bolt.

20. A system comprising a component (60) and at least one fixing system (2) according to any one of claims 6 to 19, said component being in particular an anchoring body, a plate and / or the like for said anchoring body, wherein optionally, said component (60) has at least one opening for receiving said fixing system (2), said at least one opening preferably having an extension (d4) between a first extension and a second extension (d1, d2).

Images