Bassinet and flexible storage

Abstract

Flexible holder (6) for fastening a receiving means (10) in an interior (8) of a passenger transport means, comprising at least one first retaining bolt (33, 44) adapted for coupling to a first mounting opening (9, 9a, 9b) arranged in the interior (8), characterized by the fact that further comprising a position compensation element (60), wherein the first retaining bolt (33, 44) is mounted by the position compensation element (60), wherein the position compensation element (60) is designed to absorb a transverse force component (77, 79) acting on the retaining bolt (33, 44), and wherein the position compensation element (60) comprises at least two spring elements (34) and / or a thermoplastic elastomer, wherein the thermoplastic elastomer surrounds the first retaining bolt (33, 44), wherein the flexible holder is arranged on the receiving means (10) in such a way that the position compensation element (60) provides a transverse tolerance range (31) of at least 1 mm and / or enables tilting of the first retaining bolt (33, 44) by ± 5° to ± 40°, so that the first retaining bolt (33, 44) is movable on the receiving means (10) and / or is designed to be tiltable in order to compensate for a positioning error when fastening the receiving means (10) or a dimensional tolerance between the mounting openings (9, 9a, 9b).

Description

Field of the invention

[0001] The present description relates to a flexible holder and an improved receiving means, in particular as a baby bassinet, for use in means of personal transport such as aircraft. Background and general description of the invention

[0002] Baby cribs are generally known that can be attached to a designated location in the cabin of an aircraft so that a small child can rest in them during the flight. During takeoff and landing, such cribs are typically stowed in such a way that there is no risk of injury. Furthermore, the small child must sit in a passenger seat during these phases of the flight. Thus, with such a crib, the baby package is set up and / or dismantled and stowed several times in just one flight, particularly during the phase of flight when the aircraft cabin is in motion. The Chinese publication CN 2 11 431 921 U from Korita Aviation Suzhou Co., Ltd. shows such a crib.

[0003] German patent application DE 10 79 292 A shows a holding and carrying device for travel items. Document DE 10 2019 101 401 A1 from Airbus Operations GmbH also shows fastening systems for overhead panels. These are designed for a permanent connection to the fuselage structure and do not require repeated installation and removal, as is common with a baby crib. The DIN 65578 standard from August 1991 concerning "ball locking pins" provides further technical background to the present invention.

[0004] Common baby cribs have proven to be less robust in that the brackets can quickly wear out, bend, or even break due to improper handling or excessive force. The crib is then no longer suitable for further use, causing inconvenience to the passenger. Furthermore, in such a case, the airline must order a replacement, which is notoriously under enormous cost pressure in the aviation industry. Thus, there is potential for improvement in this area.

[0005] The present invention therefore has the task of realizing improvements on the basis of known baby beds, how handling can be simplified and also how usability and service life can be increased.

[0006] Furthermore, within the scope of the present invention, it has been shown that it can also be interesting and advantageous to enable the use of a crib or a support device in the event of possible tolerance deviations in mounting connectors, since previously known cribs may not be able to be adjusted at all in such a case, or tools may be required. Tool-free adjustability and adaptability is a goal here, which also enables free interchangeability from one means of personal transport to another.

[0007] In a further aspect, the present invention further solves the problem that the receiving means can be stored as space-saving as possible or more space-saving than known baby beds in order to further relieve valuable storage space in the aircraft.

[0008] The problem is solved by the subject matter of the independent patent claims.

[0009] For this purpose, the invention presents a flexible mount for securing a receiving means in the interior of a passenger transport vehicle. The flexible mount comprises at least one first retaining bolt, which is configured for coupling to a first mounting opening located in the interior. For example, the receiving means is secured in the interior with one, two, or three retaining bolts, which are configured for coupling to a respective mounting opening, wherein at least one retaining bolt is flexibly mounted.

[0010] The flexible mount further comprises a position compensation element, wherein the first retaining bolt is mounted by the position compensation element. The position compensation element is designed to absorb a transverse force component acting on the retaining bolt. In other words, the position compensation element absorbs force components that act transversely to the main extension direction of the retaining bolt. These can be shear forces, but also all lateral impact forces acting on the retaining bolt. The retaining bolt therefore transmits transverse force components directed at it to the position compensation element, which is particularly designed to be compressible and, through compression or deformation, is suitable for absorbing or cushioning the transverse force.Thus, if a bending force, shear force, or impact force acts on the retaining bolt from the side, as can often be observed during installation and / or removal of the receiving means, this force can be absorbed in part or at least up to a definable maximum by the position compensation element, thus relieving the load on the retaining bolt, so that bending or deformation of the retaining bolt can be particularly preferably prevented. The flexible holder further comprises at least two spring elements and / or a thermoplastic elastomer, wherein the thermoplastic elastomer surrounds the first retaining bolt. The position compensation element provides a transverse tolerance range, wherein the transverse tolerance range of the position compensation element is at least ± 1 mm. The position compensation element alternatively or cumulatively enables tilting of the first retaining bolt by at least ± 5° to ± 40°.The flexible holder is arranged on the receiving means so as to be pivotable and / or laterally displaceable, for example by at least 1 mm and by at most 20 mm.

[0011] More preferably, the position compensation element can allow a certain amount of play by moving or enabling a transverse movement of the retaining bolt in the flexible holder, so that the retaining bolt can slide into the mounting opening even if the receiving means is not positioned at the correct angle or in the exactly correct position on the mounting opening. The first retaining bolt is therefore designed to be movable and / or tiltable on the receiving means transversely to its main direction of extension, i.e. transversely to the main direction of extension of the retaining bolt, by means of the position compensation element. A positioning error when fastening the receiving means or a dimensional tolerance between mounting openings can thus be compensated for. The receiving means can also be positioned more conveniently orcan be attached to the mounting openings without tilting and / or with less friction, because the respective retaining bolt no longer has to be precisely aligned and positioned, but a certain tolerance is provided so that the retaining bolt can slide into the mounting opening or can be pulled out of the mounting opening with reduced force even if the positioning of the flexible bracket on the mounting opening is not exactly aligned with the mounting opening.

[0012] The flexible holder can therefore not only ensure that positioning errors or dimensional tolerances can be compensated for, meaning that the receiving device can be arranged or fastened in the interior of the passenger transport vehicle even if the retaining bolt cannot be positioned exactly in alignment with the mounting opening. Rather, the flexible holder also improves the handling of the receiving device in that the pairing of the retaining bolt(s) with the mounting opening(s) is simplified, this requires less force and overall the receiving device can be arranged or fastened in the interior of the passenger transport vehicle more easily and in a more user-friendly manner. Another advantage here is that the flexible holder can dampen or absorb any improper handling of the receiving device, ensuring that the retaining bolt is not overloaded.This only occurs when an even greater, improper force is applied to the support. This provides better protection for the retaining bolt(s), resulting in a longer-lasting design for the support.

[0013] The flexible holder can comprise a first retaining bolt, a second retaining bolt, and optionally a third retaining bolt, wherein the first retaining bolt can be inserted into the first mounting opening, the second retaining bolt can be inserted into the second mounting opening, and / or the third retaining bolt can be inserted into the third mounting opening. For example, the first retaining bolt and the second retaining bolt can be arranged in a common plane, and the receiving means can be suspended from the two retaining bolts. If a first, second, and third retaining bolt are used, the first and second retaining bolts can, for example, be arranged in a common first plane, with the third retaining bolt being arranged vertically offset.The first and second retaining bolts can absorb a tensile force when the receiving means is suspended from the first and second retaining bolts, wherein the third retaining bolt can have a supporting effect if it is arranged vertically lower than the first and second retaining bolts, wherein a compressive force can then act on the third retaining bolt or on the third mounting opening.

[0014] The retaining pin(s) can be made of metal material in order to have a high resistance to typical lateral shear forces. If necessary, the use of the position compensation element can make it possible to design the retaining pin(s) to be less resistant, for example by using thinner walls for the retaining pin(s). However, an overall more resilient construction is preferred. Since the mounting openings for the retaining pins can be standardized, for example they can be a quick-release pin, it is typically not possible to design the retaining pins themselves thicker in order to increase resistance. Such a design would also have the disadvantage of being heavier (a decisive factor for sales, particularly in aviation) and less user-friendly. This is only possible through the use of the position compensation element according to the present invention, and if necessary.to tolerate higher transverse force components. This is therefore a further advantage of the present invention.

[0015] The position compensation element of the flexible holder can comprise at least three spring elements. For example, the spring elements can be arranged around the retaining bolt to absorb lateral forces on the retaining bolt. Preferably, the spring elements or, in general, the position compensation element act on the retaining bolt in such a way that, in a rest position, the restoring forces acting on the retaining bolt from the position compensation element are canceled out when the retaining bolt is in a neutral position. In the example of the three spring elements, for example spiral springs, these can be arranged at an angle of 120° to one another and can be of approximately equal strength, so that in the neutral position of the retaining bolt, it is held in the center and, at the same time, the resulting force component in the transverse direction adds up to zero.

[0016] The position compensation element can in particular be adjusted so that when the retaining bolt is in its rest position, the retaining bolt is held in its rest position by the position compensation element with a restoring force. This means that components of the position compensation element exert a restoring force on the retaining bolt which, although it adds up to zero in total, leads to a return to the rest position even with the slightest deflection of the retaining bolt. The springs can thus be designed so that when the retaining bolt is in its rest position, an individual spring exerts a non-zero spring force on the retaining bolt, so that if only one spring element were present, it would push the retaining bolt out of its rest position in a lateral direction. Only the superposition of the force components of all elements of the position compensation element add up to zero, meaning that the retaining bolt is held in the rest position.

[0017] The position compensation element or the thermoplastic elastomer can surround the retaining pin. For example, the position compensation element can enclose the first retaining pin at least in sections, in particular completely or radially on all sides. Thus, the thermoplastic elastomer can be cast around the retaining pin so that the retaining pin is surrounded or enclosed by the thermoplastic elastomer without gaps in the radial direction and at least in sections in the longitudinal direction. In this case, the thermoplastic elastomer is free of forces on the retaining pin when the retaining pin is in its rest position.

[0018] The position compensation element or the thermoplastic elastomer can be selected in terms of its properties or material so that the rest position is maintained as hard or soft. A hard thermoplastic elastomer can exert a higher restoring force on the retaining pin and thus absorb a higher force in the transverse direction on the retaining pin. However, a hard thermoplastic elastomer is less comfortable than a soft thermoplastic elastomer in terms of the comfort resulting from threading the retaining pin into the mounting opening by providing position compensation. Therefore, the thermoplastic elastomer is selected in terms of its properties in a compromise range in which sufficient transverse force can be absorbed while simultaneously providing sufficient play for the retaining pin.For example, it is advantageous if the position compensation element for the retaining bolt provides a transverse clearance of more than 2 mm and / or up to, for example, 20 mm, preferably more than 5 mm. The same applies to springs, which can be selected with regard to the spring material or spring constant with respect to the restoring forces applied to the retaining bolt.

[0019] The flexible mount may comprise one or more mount housings in which a portion of the retaining bolt is housed. Furthermore, the retaining bolt may be mounted longitudinally in the mount housing, so that the retaining bolt is supported against the mount housing in the longitudinal direction. The position compensation element may also be housed in the mount housing. For example, the position compensation element may be enclosed in an opening in the mount housing.

[0020] The bracket housing can be made of metal, for example, milled or turned. The bracket housing can be made of plastic, for example, cast. The bracket housing can be made of glass-fiber-reinforced material, such as glass-fiber-reinforced nylon, or consist entirely of a thermoplastic elastomer. If the bracket housing is made of a thermoplastic elastomer, the bracket housing can also simultaneously assume the function of the position compensation element, so that the bracket housing and the thermoplastic elastomer or position compensation element are not separate components, but are formed as a single piece. In this case, the retaining bolt penetrates the bracket housing and is tightly enclosed by the bracket housing, in particular enclosed in certain areas or sections.

[0021] The flexible holder can be connected to the receiving means in a sliding manner. For example, the holder housing(s) is / are arranged displaceably along a support frame of the receiving means. In particular, each retaining bolt is arranged in its own holder housing, so that each holder housing accommodates exactly one retaining bolt.

[0022] If the flexible holder or holder housings are slidably mounted on the receiving means, the flexible holder can thereby provide lateral freedom of movement for the retaining bolt(s). For example, the holder housings can each be displaced by 1 mm or more, for example 2 mm or more, further preferably 4 mm or more, in the lateral direction along the receiving means.

[0023] The flexible holder or the holder housing can have a recess into which a securing means can be inserted. The recess can be wider than the securing means, for example a locking screw, so that the flexible holder or the holder housing can move relative to the securing means, but the securing means limits the maximum lateral mobility of the holder housing, i.e., the lateral displaceability. In this case, the recess can be designed to be larger than the securing means by the aforementioned 1 mm, preferably 2 mm, more preferably 4 mm, so that the corresponding lateral mobility of the holder housing relative to the receiving means is established.

[0024] The recess can be arranged on a support frame receptacle of the holder housing and partially interrupt the support frame receptacle, so that the support frame receptacle extends on both sides of the recess. The recess can be made significantly larger in a radial direction than would be necessary in order to keep the securing means free. For example, the recess can cover a radial area of ​​at least 90°, preferably at least 145°, more preferably at least 180°, so that the holder housing can be pivoted relative to the receptacle at the recess. In other words, the recess can not only ensure the lateral mobility of the retaining bolt relative to the receptacle and thus also provide transverse freedom of the retaining bolt relative to the mounting opening, but the recess also provides a way of folding or unfolding the flexible holder.Designed to be pivotable, so that the flexible holder or the holder housing can be folded or pivoted even more space-saving when the holder is not in use. Since the retaining bolts typically protrude from the holder housing, pivoting the holder housing on the holder also prevents injury or scratching on the retaining bolt, and damage to other parts of the interior can be avoided.

[0025] The retaining bolt is preferably arranged off-center. If a mounting housing is included, the retaining bolt is preferably arranged on one side of the mounting housing such that it is not located in the center of the mounting housing, but offset to one side. This allows the mounting housing to be designed even smaller and thus better rounded, further reducing the potential risk of injury to the user. Furthermore, this can further improve the attachment of a cover for the retaining bolt to the mounting housing. The cover can then be pivotably attached to the mounting housing, particularly advantageously.

[0026] The retaining bolt is preferably arranged laterally offset to a substantially horizontally circumferential section of a support frame of the receiving means. In other words, the retaining bolt is not arranged in the common sectional plane with the horizontally circumferential section of the support frame, but laterally offset therefrom, for example above the horizontally circumferential section. This can further simplify the handling of the receiving means or the flexible holder and / or improve the absorption of force from the mounting opening via the retaining bolt, the holder housing and into the receiving means, so that tensile forces between the various aforementioned components can be balanced out and reduced overall, so that component overloading is less likely. Furthermore, the arrangement of the retaining bolt laterally offset to the horizontally circumferential section also enables a particularly simple implementation of a pivotable orA retractable support housing that can rotate around the horizontally encircling section. This would not be as easy to implement or would be less practical to handle if the retaining bolt were positioned in the same plane as the horizontally encircling section of the support frame.

[0027] The retaining bolt is preferably arranged approximately at a right angle to a holding section of the essentially horizontally circumferential section of the support frame of the receiving means. In other words, the retaining bolt protrudes laterally beyond the dimensions of the receiving means and protrudes from the holding section at an approximately right angle. The projection angle of the retaining bolt to the holding section can be predetermined by the mating with the mounting opening. For example, the mounting opening can be at an angle to a surface, i.e., can be mounted at 45° to the surface. In this case, the retaining bolt can also have the aforementioned angle of 45° to the holding section, which is mentioned as an example.

[0028] The flexible holder or holder housing can be attached to the holding section or slidably mounted on the holding section. The holding section can include the area where the holder housing is slidably arranged.

[0029] The flexible holder or the holder housing can have one or two substantially annular support frame receptacles for arranging the flexible holder on the support frame. This is particularly advantageous if the support frame has tubular parts or sections and the holder housing can be arranged on such a tubular section. If the holder housing or the flexible holder can be arranged on a substantially tubular section, pivoting or folding the holder housing on the receiving means is possible by rotating the flexible holder or the holder housing.

[0030] The means of passenger transport can preferably be an aircraft, such as a scheduled airliner, or, for example, a rail vehicle, such as a passenger train. The receiving means can be a baby seat or a crib for accommodating a small child. The receiving means can also be a dog basket for accommodating a dog, a luggage basket, or even a tray for holding food or drinks, or the like.

[0031] The retaining bolt can comprise a position-securing element at its rear end. Such a position-securing element can be a support element, such as a disk. Such a position-securing element or support element can be designed to absorb longitudinal tensile and / or compressive forces on the retaining bolt. If a position-securing element is used, the position-compensating element can be kept free from such longitudinal tensile and / or compressive forces. In other words, the position-compensating element need not be able to absorb any or only minimal longitudinal forces if a position-securing element is provided for the retaining bolt, by means of which the retaining bolt is fixed or secured in its position in the longitudinal direction.

[0032] For example, the position-locking element can be held in the mounting housing. If a contact element is used as the position-locking element, this can rest against a correspondingly shaped contact piece of the mounting housing, preventing the retaining bolt from being pulled out of the mounting housing.

[0033] The first and / or second retaining pins can comprise a locking means for locking the retaining pin to the mounting opening. Such a locking means can comprise a locking ball. For example, the retaining pin(s) is / are designed as a quick-release pin.

[0034] The locking means can provide various locking positions in the mounting opening. For example, a first locking position can be provided relatively far outward, so that the retaining pin is already held in the mounting opening, but easier positioning is still possible between the retaining pins. Once all retaining pins in the respective area or in the respective mounting opening are arranged in the outermost locking position, the retaining pins can be inserted into the innermost locking position or the end position.

[0035] The position compensation element preferably provides a transverse tolerance range. In other words, the retaining bolt can be given a range of movement in the transverse direction by means of the position compensation element. The transverse tolerance range can be a lateral movement of the retaining bolt without tilting the retaining bolt; the transverse tolerance range can also include tilting of the retaining bolt relative to the receiving means or the mounting housing. The transverse tolerance range can also include both a lateral movement of the retaining bolt and tilting.

[0036] The transverse tolerance range preferably comprises + / - 1 mm, more preferably + / - 2 mm, even more preferably + / - 5 mm.

[0037] The transverse tolerance range can allow a range of + / - 5°, preferably + / - 10°, more preferably + / - 20°, and even more preferably + / - 40° with respect to tilting of the first retaining bolt. Tilting occurs in a direction that is perpendicular to, for example, the horizontally circumferential section of the support frame and / or aligned with the mounting housing and / or in a transverse direction, wherein, in particular, the main extension axis of the retaining bolt undergoes an angular change relative to the receiving section on the support frame.

[0038] The flexible holder can further comprise a protective cover to form contact protection around the flexible holder. The protective cover can be part of a cover that is inserted into the holder. The protective cover can therefore be part of a holder basket or a holder pocket that is part of the holder. Such a protective cover can make direct contact with the flexible holder more difficult and reduce the risk of injury. Since the flexible holder is particularly intended as a holder for a small child, the use of such a protective cover can prevent small children's hands from touching the flexible holder. For example, it can also prevent the flexible holder from being accidentally released.

[0039] The protective cover can include a detachable cover fastener. Such a cover fastener can ensure that the protective cover remains firmly in place on the flexible holder. For this purpose, the detachable cover fastener can comprise, for example, a snap fastener or a textile fastener, such as a hook-and-loop fastener. The detachable cover fastener thus secures the protective cover to the flexible holder or guides it around the flexible holder.

[0040] The flexible holder can comprise a retaining pin release mechanism, particularly arranged at the rear end of the retaining pin. For example, the retaining pin release mechanism is a push button, which can act on the locking mechanism of the retaining pin, so that upon actuation of the retaining pin release mechanism, the locking mechanism is released and the retaining pin can be removed or moved.

[0041] The invention also describes a receiving means for arrangement in the interior of a passenger transport means, which in particular comprises a flexible holder as described in detail above. The receiving means further comprises a support frame with a substantially horizontally circumferential section and at least one vertical section arranged substantially perpendicular thereto, which is connected to the horizontally circumferential section.

[0042] The substantially horizontally extending section may be constructed in multiple parts. For example, the substantially horizontally extending section may comprise four elongated sections that can be plugged together to form the substantially horizontally extending section.

[0043] The receiving means can be designed to be foldable. The vertical section can be pivotably mounted on the horizontally extending section.

[0044] The support device can have a fold-out base. The fold-out base can be a sandwich panel, a plywood board, or, for example, a dense foam to provide stability to the support device. The base of the support device can also serve as a mattress, for example, if it is designed as a crib.

[0045] In the following, the invention is explained in more detail using exemplary embodiments and with reference to the figures, wherein identical and similar elements are partly provided with the same reference numerals and the features of the various exemplary embodiments can be combined with one another. Short description of the characters

[0046] They show: Fig. 1 a first embodiment of a receiving means with three flexible holders, Fig. 2 a flexible holder, Fig. 3 Rear view of a flexible bracket, Fig. 4 a cover for a flexible holder, Fig. 5 a rotatably arranged flexible holder, Fig. 6 Folding hinge of the receiving device, Fig. 7 a horizontally circumferential section of a supporting frame, Fig. 8 Side view of a recording device with flexible holders, Fig. 9a, Fig. 9b, Fig. 9c Detail sections A, B, C from Fig. 8, Fig. 10 Side sectional view of a flexible bracket, Fig. 10a Side sectional view of another embodiment of a flexible holder, Fig. 11 perspective rear view of a flexible holder with opened cover, Fig. 12 Exploded view of a flexible bracket, Fig. 13 a view from below of a holding device with flexible holders, Fig. 14 Side view of a support device with flexible holders, Fig. 15 perspective view of a flexible holder, Fig. 16 Detailed view of a flexible holder on a recording device, Fig. 17 first step of a method for attaching a receiving means in an interior space, Fig. 18 second step of a method for arranging a receiving means in the interior, Fig. 19 third step for attaching the recording device in the interior. Detailed description of the invention

[0047] Referring to Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of a receiving means which has the flexible holder 3, 3a and 4 for fastening the receiving means in the interior of a passenger transport means.

[0048] The receiving means 10 comprises the horizontally circumferential section 1, which in this example comprises the fastening section 11 and the additional support frame sections 12, 13, 14. The vertical section 2 with the support frame sections 21, 22, 23 is pivotally attached to the pivot joints 5, 5a. The flexible mounts 3, 3a are arranged on the fastening section 11, and the flexible mount 4 is arranged on the vertical section 2.

[0049] The example of Fig. 1 shows a receiving means 10 with a flexible holder 6, which has three holder housings 3, 3a, and 4. The receiving means 10 can also be designed such that it only has the holder housings 3, 3a, and the vertical section 2 is supported only against a corresponding section of the interior. A support foot can be provided for this purpose (not shown). It is also conceivable for the flexible holder 6 to have a total of four holder housings with a total of four retaining bolts 33, 44.

[0050] Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the flexible holder 6. The holder housing 3 can be arranged on the receiving means 10 by means of the support frame receptacle 32. The retaining bolt 33 is mounted in the holder housing 3 by means of the position compensation element 60 and the contact means 62 of the position securing element. To ensure a clearance for the retaining bolt 33, the holder housing 3 has an opening space 31. The retaining bolt 33 can be locked in the mounting opening 9, 9a, 9b by means of the locking means 70.

[0051] The mounting housing 3 has a cover 36 on its rear side, which is mounted on the mounting housing 3 by means of a cover bracket 35, in this case rotatably mounted. The cover bracket 35 is secured by means of the cover fixing 363, so that the cover 36 cannot be removed from the mounting housing 3, or only without tools.

[0052] A recess 38 is provided in the support frame receptacle 32, which covers a radial angular range of at least 180°, for example, also a radial angular range of at least 90°. A fixing screw 39 (see Fig. 16) can be inserted into the recess 38 in order to movably fix the flexible holder to the receiving means 10 in such a way that the flexible holder 6 is arranged so as to be pivotable or foldable on the receiving means 10 and / or the flexible holder 6 is given a lateral freedom of movement and is slidably displaceable on the receiving means 10, for example on the fastening section 11 of the receiving means 10, in particular by a few millimeters.

[0053] Referring to the Fig. Figure 3 shows a perspective rear view of a mounting housing 3 with the cover 36 removed. This allows the end of the retaining bolt 33 to be seen, which is secured in the contact means 62 of the position-locking element. The retaining bolt 33 is mounted or held in the transverse direction by means of the springs 34 of the position-compensating element.

[0054] The direction "longitudinal" in this description refers primarily to the direction or axis that is congruent with the main extension direction of the retaining bolt 33, 44, i.e., extends along its longest extent. The direction "transverse" describes every direction that lies in a common plane to each other, but is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the retaining bolt 33, 44. The transverse direction thus means every direction that is perpendicular to the main extension axis of the retaining bolt 33, 44. For even better comprehensibility, Fig. 10 the axis 75 is shown, which represents the longitudinal direction of the main extension of the retaining bolt 33. By way of example, in the Fig. 10, directions 77 and 79 are indicated, which illustrate possible directions of the transverse component of the movement. Every direction of movement that is perpendicular to the axis 75 is a transverse direction for the retaining bolt 33, 44, i.e. a plane with the axis 75 as the normal, which defines a family of transverse directions 77, 79, all of which lie in the aforementioned plane. The lateral movement is in Fig. 3 is designated by the arrow 73, which essentially represents a displacement along the section of the support frame which is inserted through the support frame receptacle 32 and is preferably tubular.

[0055] The holder housing 3 has the opening space 31, the support frame receptacle 32, the end of the retaining bolt 33, the position compensation element 34, the cover holder 35, the cover pin 37, the recess 38 and the contact means 62 of the position securing element.

[0056] As in Fig. 3, the contact means 62 is provided with a smaller diameter than the opening space 31, so that the retaining bolt 33 can perform a transverse displacement in direction 77. Furthermore, the springs 34 enable the retaining bolt 33 to tilt. By means of the cover holder 35, the cover 36 (cf. Fig. 4), whereby the cover pin 37 in turn secures the cover holder 35 from slipping out.

[0057] Fig. Figure 4 shows a cover for a flexible mount 6, depicting the inner side, i.e., the side facing the retaining bolt. It shows the receptacle 361 for the cover lock, the retaining bolt receptacle 362 in the cover 36, and a mounting opening for the cover fixation 363.

[0058] Fig. Figure 5 shows the embodiment of a support housing 4 of the flexible support 6, in which a pivot joint 43 with a pivot pin 42 is attached to the receptacle 41 for the vertical section 2. The support housing 4 can thus be pivoted relative to the vertical frame 2.

[0059] Referring to Fig. 6 shows a swivel joint 5 with a first fixed section 51, the pivot pin 52 and a second fixed connecting piece 53 for connecting the vertical section 2. The swivel joint 5 enables the vertical section 2 to be pivoted on the horizontal section 1 in order to be able to store the receiving means 10 in a space-saving manner.

[0060] Fig. Figure 7 shows the essentially horizontal circumferential section 1 with sections 11, 12, 13, and 14. At the front, the fastening section 11 is shown divided into further subsections 111 to 115. The support housings 3, 3a can be enclosed at sections 112 and 114 in such a way that their lateral movement can be precisely limited by using fastening sections 11 of different diameters. This can be used alternatively or in addition to the fixing means 39, 39a. The subsections 111 and 115 connect the fastening section 11 to the remaining sections 12, 14 of the horizontally circumferential section 1. The central section 113 is arranged between them.

[0061] Referring to Fig. Figure 8 shows a side sectional view, illustrating the attachment of the individual sections to each other. The receiving means 10 comprises the support housings 3, 4 and further the support frame sections 14, 21, 22, 23. The letters A, B and C denote the partial sections that are shown in the Fig. 9a, Fig. 9b and Fig. 9c is reproduced.

[0062] Fig. 9a accordingly shows section a from Fig. 8, wherein the positioning guide 310 provides a movement play for the position locking means 311. The position locking means 311 can be a ball that can engage in a recess. Thus, preferred positions can be provided for the holder housing 3, for example, the mounting position in which the embodiment of the Fig. 9a is also shown, as well as a folded position in which the ball 311 is rotated by 180° in the positioning guide 310 and then engages in the receptacle 312.

[0063] Fig. 9b shows section B of the Fig. 8, wherein the position locking means 55 is mounted in the positioning guide 54. For this purpose, the positioning guide 54 has a spring element.

[0064] By means of the position locking means 55, the rotational movement of the vertical section 2 on the horizontal section 1 can also be provided with preferred positions, namely when the position locking means engages in a corresponding recess and thus holds this position.

[0065] Further referring to the Fig. 9c is detail C of the Fig. 8, wherein the positioning guide 45 can press the position locking means 46 in the same way into a respective recess when a preferred folding position for the holder housing 4 is reached. This can be the mounting position in which the holder housing 4 is also in the Fig. 9c or Fig. 8, or this may be the folded position, which is a position rotated by 180° compared to that shown in Fig. 9c shown mounting position.

[0066] Referring to the Fig. 10 shows a side sectional view through a flexible holder 6, wherein the retaining bolt 33 is mounted and held in the holder housing 3. The retaining bolt 33 can absorb longitudinal force components 75 via the contact means 62 and transfer them to the holder housing 3. The retaining bolt 33 can further absorb transverse force components 77, 79 via the position compensation element 60 and likewise transfer them to the holder housing 3. In this embodiment, the position compensation element 60 is designed as a thermoplastic elastomer, which is completely arranged and housed inside the holder housing 3. The thermoplastic elastomer 60 completely fills the cavity inside the holder housing 3, whereby a range of motion remains for the retaining bolt 33 due to the fact that the thermoplastic elastomer 60 is compressible and yields through compression in response to a transverse force component 77, 79 acting on the retaining bolt 33.The retaining bolt 33 can therefore perform transverse movements to the extent provided by the thermoplastic elastomer 60 through compression. Preferably, the position compensation element 60 also simultaneously dampens the transverse force component 77, 79 acting on the retaining bolt 33, thus preventing the retaining bolt 33 from bending or even breaking off. In this embodiment, the retaining bolt 33, 44 can tilt depending on the design of the position compensation element 60 and, alternatively or cumulatively, deflect laterally in response to a transverse force component on the retaining bolt 33, 44 in order to bring about position compensation and thus to enable more comfortable insertion or removal from the mounting openings 9, 9a, 9b or, in the event of imperfect alignment of the receiving device 10 and / or dimensional tolerances between the mounting openings 9, 9a, 9b, to nevertheless enable insertion of the receiving device 10 into the mounting openings 9, 9a, 9b.As usual, previously described reference symbols refer to the same objects, so that a repeated description is omitted here.

[0067] Fig. 10a shows a further embodiment, wherein the position compensation element 60 of the flexible holder 6 is implemented by means of springs 34. The springs 34 are arranged on an inner housing flank 61, wherein the springs 34 can exert a compressive force on the inner housing flank 61. The springs 34 preferably generate a preload between the inner housing flank 61 on one side and the contact means 62 on the other side. In other words, the retaining bolt 33, 44 does not directly bear against the inner housing flank 61, but rather springs 34 are arranged between the retaining bolt 33, 44 and the inner housing flank 61 in order to keep the retaining bolt 33, 44 at a distance. If the retaining bolt is deflected from a rest position due to the action of a transverse force component 77, 79, one of the springs 34 generates a greater restoring force, since it is further compressed by the deflection.The retaining bolt 33, 44 is preferably held in its in position by the springs 34 of the position compensation element 60. Fig. 10a. Deflection of the retaining pin 33, 44 from this rest position is enabled by the springs 34 of the position compensation element 60.

[0068] The contact means 62 can be pushed away by the springs 34 in the direction opposite to that indicated by the arrow 75. This can in turn be held by the holding plate 64 if the holding plate 64 is fastened, for example, to the housing 3, 3a, 4, i.e., for example, by screwing it there. The holding bolt 33, 44 is then braced against the holding plate 64 by means of the position compensation element 60 or comes into contact with it. In this embodiment, the holding bolt 33, 44 can tilt and, preferably by designing the lateral free spaces within the housing 3, 3a, 4, can also be displaced, or both forms of movement can be combined to bring about position compensation.

[0069] Fig. Figure 11 shows a flexible holder 6, wherein the cover 36 is mounted on the holder housing 3 and is shown pivoted open for better illustration. The contact means 62, which, as shown for example in Fig. 3 and Fig. 10 in the longitudinal direction towards the retaining bolt 33 in the housing 3, is held in the opposite direction with the holding plate 64 of the position securing element, which is screwed on.

[0070] To further clarify the situational security, Fig. 12 is an exploded view illustrating the sequence of installation of the retaining bolt 33 with the contact means 62 into the support housing 3. After inserting the retaining bolt 33 into the support housing 3, the retaining plate 64 is screwed to the support housing 3 using two screws. A centering element 66 is arranged centrally on the retaining plate 64, which can define the possible clearance for the transverse play.

[0071] Fig. 13 shows a receiving means 10 in a view from below, wherein the holder housings 3, 3a and 4 are shown in the respective mounting position, so that the retaining bolts 33, 44 protrude vertically from the fastening section 11 in the direction of the interior.

[0072] Further with reference to the Fig. 14 is the embodiment of the Fig. 13 in a side view, wherein the receiving means 10 is ready for installation in the interior of the passenger transport means.

[0073] Fig. Figure 15 shows a perspective view of a flexible holder 6, with the cover 36 shown in the closed position. This embodiment is shown in Fig. 16 mounted on the receiving means 10, wherein the fixing means 39 is arranged in the recess 38 and, as in Fig. 16, a lateral play of a few millimeters is permitted. Furthermore, the interaction of the fixing means 39 with the recess 38 enables the pivoting of the mounting housing 3 on the receiving means 10 for space-saving storage.

[0074] Referring to the Fig. 17 to 19, the attachment of the receiving means 10 to an interior 8 of a passenger transport vehicle is clearly visible. Fig. 17, the receiving means 10 is in a stowed position, wherein the vertical section is pivoted to save space, as are the support housings 3, 3a and 4 (cf. Fig. 18 and Fig. 19) are still shown in a folded position. The mounting openings 9, 9a, and 9b are located on a side wall 8.

[0075] Referring to Fig. 18, the receiving means 10 is shown in a folded-out, but still tilted position, so that the vertical section 2 is already arranged at a substantially right angle to the horizontally extending section 1, but is not arranged vertically in the sense of the later arrangement. The holding housing 4 is already arranged at the mounting opening 9b, so that the mounting bolt 44 is fully inserted into the mounting opening 9b. The receiving means 10 is now pivoted upwards, with the holding housing 4 permitting this pivoting movement and, during pivoting upwards, the holding housings 3, 3a are also pivoted by 90° around the receiving section 11 in order to assume the mounting position. As the holding bolts 33 approach the mounting openings 9, 9a, they can be moved in a lateral direction along the fastening section 11 of the receiving means 10, with the position compensation element 60 also compensating for incorrect positioning oralso compensates for misalignments in the distance between the mounting holes 9, 9a. In the . Fig. In the illustration shown in Figure 19, the receiving means 10 is fully secured in the mounting openings 9, 9a, 9b of the interior 8. Release of the flexible holder 6 is enabled by activating a retaining bolt release means 85 arranged on the rear side of the retaining bolt 33, 44.

[0076] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the embodiments described above are to be understood as examples and that the invention is not limited to them, but can be varied in many ways without departing from the scope of the claims. Furthermore, it is apparent that the features, regardless of whether they are disclosed in the description, the claims, the figures or otherwise, also individually define essential components of the invention, even if they are described together with other features. In all figures, the same reference numerals designate the same features, so that descriptions of features that may only be mentioned in one figure or at least not with regard to all figures, can also be transferred to those figures with regard to which the feature is not described in the description. List of reference symbols 1 Horizontal circumferential section 2 vertical section 3, 3a, 4 bracket housing 5 Swivel joint 6 Flexible bracket 8 Interior 9, 9a, 9b Mounting opening 10 recording devices 11 Fastening section 12, 13, 14 Supporting frame sections of the horizontal section 21, 22, 23 Supporting frame sections of the vertical section 31 Opening space for the position compensation element 32 Support frame holder 33 retaining bolts 34 Spring of the position compensation element 35 Cover bracket 36 Cover 37 Cover pin 38 recess 39, 39a Fixing screw 41 Mounting for the vertical section 42, pivot pin 43 Swivel joint 44 retaining bolts 45 Positioning guide 46 Position locking devices 51, fixed section 52 pivots 53 Connector for the vertical section 54 Positioning guide 55 Position locking devices 60 Position compensation element 61 inner housing flank for the installation of the position compensation element 62 Investment resources of the position securing element 64 Holding plate of the position securing element 66 Centering element 70 rest stops 73 lateral movement of the retaining bolt 33, 44 or the bracket housing 75 longitudinal movement / force component on the retaining bolts 33, 44 77 transverse movement / force component on the retaining bolts 33, 44 79 transverse movement / force component on the retaining bolts 33, 44 85 Retaining bolt solvent 111, 112, 113, 114, 115 sections of the supporting frame 310 Positioning guide 311 Position locking device 312 Position locking device holder 361 Holder for the cover lock 362 Retaining bolt holder in the cover 363 Cover fixing

Claims

[1] Flexible holder (6) for fastening a receiving means (10) in an interior (8) of a passenger transport means, comprising at least one first retaining bolt (33, 44) adapted for coupling to a first mounting opening (9, 9a, 9b) arranged in the interior (8), characterized by the fact that further comprising a position compensation element (60), wherein the first retaining bolt (33, 44) is mounted by the position compensation element (60), wherein the position compensation element (60) is designed to absorb a transverse force component (77, 79) acting on the retaining bolt (33, 44), and wherein the position compensation element (60) comprises at least two spring elements (34) and / or a thermoplastic elastomer, wherein the thermoplastic elastomer surrounds the first retaining bolt (33, 44), wherein the flexible holder is arranged on the receiving means (10) in such a way that the position compensation element (60) provides a transverse tolerance range (31) of at least 1 mm and / or enables tilting of the first retaining bolt (33, 44) by ± 5° to ± 40°, so that the first retaining bolt (33, 44) is movable on the receiving means (10) and / or is designed to be tiltable in order to compensate for a positioning error when fastening the receiving means (10) or a dimensional tolerance between the mounting openings (9, 9a, 9b). [2] Flexible holder (6) according to claim 1, wherein the first retaining bolt (33, 44) can be inserted into the first mounting opening (9) and further comprising a second retaining bolt (33, 44) which can be inserted into a second mounting opening (9a), and / or further comprising a third retaining bolt (33, 44) which can be inserted into a third mounting opening (9b), and / or wherein the first and / or the second and / or the third retaining bolt (33, 44) consists of metal material. [3] Flexible holder (6) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the position compensation element (60) comprises three spring elements (34). [4] Flexible holder (6) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a holder housing (3, 3a, 4), in particular consisting of plastic, glass fiber reinforced nylon, and / or comprising or consisting of a thermoplastic elastomer. [5] Flexible holder (6) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the flexible holder (6) is connected to the receiving means (10) in a sliding manner by means of a securing means (39, 39a), and / or wherein the flexible holder (6) is arranged on the receiving means (10) so as to be laterally displaceable by at least 2 mm, more preferably by at least 4 mm and / or by at most 20 mm, or by at most 10 mm. [6] Flexible holder (6) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the retaining bolt (33, 44) is arranged off-center, and / or wherein the retaining bolt (33, 44) is arranged offset to a substantially horizontally circumferential section (1) of a support frame of the receiving means (10), and / or wherein the retaining bolt (33, 44) is arranged approximately at a right angle to a retaining section (11) of the substantially horizontally circumferential section (1) of the receiving means (10). [7] Flexible holder (6) according to one of the preceding claims with the holding section (11) according to claim 6, wherein the flexible holder (6) is attached to the holding section (11) or is slidably mounted on the holding section (11), and / or wherein the flexible holder (6) has one or two substantially annular support frame receptacles (32) for arranging the flexible holder (6) on the receiving means (10). [8] Flexible holder (6) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first retaining bolt (33, 44) comprises a position securing element (62) at a rear end, for example an abutment means (62) such as a disk, for absorbing longitudinal tensile and / or compressive forces on the retaining bolt (33, 44), so that the position compensating element (60) is kept free from such longitudinal tensile and / or compressive forces. [9] Flexible holder (6) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and / or second retaining bolt (33, 44) comprises a locking means (70) for locking to the mounting opening (9, 9a, 9b), in particular a locking ball, and / or wherein the first and / or second retaining pin (33, 44) is a quick release pin. [10] Flexible holder (6) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the transverse tolerance range of the position compensation element (60) is ± 1 mm, preferably ± 2 mm, even more preferably ± 5 mm, and / or wherein the position compensation element (60) enables tilting of the first retaining bolt by ± 5°, preferably ± 10°, more preferably ± 20°, and even more preferably ± 40°. [11] Flexible holder (6) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a protective cover (36) for forming a contact protection around the flexible holder (6), in particular around the holder housing (3, 3a, 4), so that direct contact with the flexible holder (6) is made more difficult in order to reduce the risk of injury. [12] Flexible holder (6) according to the preceding claim, wherein the protective cover (36) comprises a detachable cover fixing, in particular with at least one snap fastener or a textile fastening means such as a hook and loop fastener for fixing the protective cover to or around the flexible holder. [13] Flexible holder (6) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the flexible holder (6) comprises a retaining bolt release means (85), in particular arranged at the rear end of the retaining bolt (33, 44). [14] Flexible holder (6) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the means of passenger transport is an aircraft or a rail vehicle, and / or wherein the receiving means (10) is a baby seat or a baby bed for receiving a small child, and / or a dog basket for receiving a dog, and / or a luggage basket, and / or a tray. [15] Receiving means (10) for arrangement in an interior (8) of a passenger transport means, comprising: a Supporting frame with a substantially horizontally circumferential section (1) and at least one vertical section (2) arranged substantially perpendicular thereto, which is connected to the horizontally circumferential section (1), at least one flexible holder (6) for fastening the receiving means (10) in the interior (8) of the passenger transport means, the flexible holder (6) comprising at least one first retaining bolt (33, 44) adapted for coupling to a first mounting opening (9, 9a, 9b) arranged in the interior, characterized by the fact that further comprising a position compensation element (60), wherein the first retaining bolt (33, 44) is mounted by the position compensation element (60), wherein the position compensation element (60) is designed to absorb a transverse force component (77, 79) acting on the retaining bolt (33, 44), wherein the position compensation element (60) comprises at least two spring elements (34) and / or a thermoplastic elastomer, wherein the thermoplastic elastomer surrounds the first retaining bolt (33, 44), and wherein the flexible holder (6) is arranged on the receiving means (10) in such a way that the position compensation element (60) provides a transverse tolerance range (31) of at least 1 mm and / or enables tilting of the first retaining bolt (33, 44) by ± 5° to ± 40°, so that the first retaining bolt (33, 44) is designed to be movable and / or tiltable on the receiving means (10) in order to compensate for a positioning error when fastening the receiving means (10) or a dimensional tolerance between the mounting openings (9, 9a, 9b). [16] Receiving means (10) according to claim 15, wherein the substantially horizontally encircling section (1) is multi-part, in particular comprising four elongate partial sections (11, 12, 13, 14) which can be plugged together to form the horizontally encircling section (1). [17] Receiving means (10) according to one of claims 15 to 16, wherein the receiving means (10) is designed to be foldable, and / or wherein the vertical section (2) is pivotably arranged on the horizontally circumferential section (1), and / or wherein the receiving means (10) has a bottom. [18] Receiving means (10) according to claim 17, wherein the base is foldable, in particular comprises a sandwich panel, a plywood plate and / or a foam structure.

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