Holding device for placement on a basin and storage system

Abstract

Holding device (1) for arrangement on a basin, such as a sink or the like, comprising a first and second handle (2a, 2b), each having a support surface (3a, 3b) for arrangement on the basin, at least two connecting elements (4a, 4b) that connect the first and second handles (2a, 2b) to each other, wherein the connecting elements (4a, 4b) are spaced apart from each other by a clearance (7), and are arranged such that the distance between the two handles (2a, 2b) is variable between a minimum and a maximum distance along the connecting elements (4a, 4b), wherein the at least two connecting elements (4a, 4b) provide a profile without height offset when the handles (2a, 2b) are arranged at a distance between the minimum and maximum distance, characterized in that at least one of the handles (2a, 2b), in particular all handles (2a, 2b), and at least one the connecting elements (4a, 4b),in particular all connecting elements (4a, 4b) have corresponding cross-sectional profiles (6) and / or that an inner contour of at least one of the handles (2a, 2b), in particular of all handles (2a, 2b), and an outer contour of at least one of the connecting elements (4a, 4b), in particular of all connecting elements (4a, 4b), are different, or that an outer contour of at least one of the handles (2a, 2b), in particular of all handles (2a, 2b), and an inner contour of at least one of the connecting elements (4a, 4b), in particular of all connecting elements (4a, 4b), are different, in particular wherein the handles (2a, 2b) and / or the connecting elements (4a, 4b) each have the same outer contour and / or inner contour.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a holding device for arrangement on a basin, such as a sink or the like, comprising a first and a second handle, each having a support surface for arrangement on the basin, at least two connecting elements which connect the first and second handle to one another, wherein the connecting elements are spaced apart from one another by a free space, and are arranged such that the distance between the two handles can be changed between a minimum and a maximum distance by means of the connecting elements.

[0002] The invention further relates to a storage system comprising a holding device and at least one storage element which can be arranged in the free space of the holding device and can be fixed to at least one connecting element by means of a detachable connection.

[0003] Although the present invention is generally applicable to any support device, the present invention will be explained with reference to support devices for sinks.

[0004] Sink support devices have become known in a variety of forms. One known support device comprises a wire basket that can be attached to the inside of the sink via a suction cup. Another known solution is an extendable profile that rests on the edge of the sink at both ends. The extendable profile is formed by two telescopically arranged, rectangular-shaped rods.

[0005] The disadvantage of the wire basket with suction cup is that the attachment to the edge of the sink is unreliable, as bends in the sink wall can lead to air or water penetrating between the suction cup and the wall, causing the suction cup and wire basket to detach. The disadvantage of the aforementioned extendable profile with interlocking rods is that it cannot provide a consistently flat storage surface.

[0006] An object of the present invention is therefore to provide a holding device and a storage system which can be flexibly adapted to different basin dimensions, provide a flat storage surface, are easy to dispose of and are highly user-friendly.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide an alternative holding device and an alternative storage system.

[0008] In one embodiment, the present invention achieves the above-mentioned objects in a holding device for arrangement on a basin, such as a sink or the like, comprising a first and a second handle, each having a support surface for arrangement on the basin, at least two connecting elements which connect the first and the second handle to one another, wherein the connecting elements are spaced apart from one another by a free space, and wherein the distance between the two handles is variable between a minimum and a maximum distance along the connecting elements, in that the at least two connecting elements provide a profile free of height offset when the handles are arranged at a distance between the minimum and maximum distance.

[0009] In a further embodiment, the present invention achieves the above-mentioned objects with a storage system comprising a holding device according to one of claims 1-15 and at least one storage element which can be arranged in the free space of the holding device and can be fixed to at least one connecting element with a detachable connection.

[0010] One of the advantages achieved is that it provides a high level of user-friendliness and an appealing visual appearance. In particular, it allows for adaptation to different pool widths. It also provides a flat storage surface.

[0011] Further features, advantages and further embodiments of the invention are described below or will become apparent thereby.

[0012] According to an advantageous development of the invention, the connecting elements can be at least partially inserted, in particular pushed, into at least one of the handles, or at least one of the handles can be at least partially inserted, in particular pushed, into the connecting elements. The advantage of this is that simple adjustability is provided. In this case, it can be provided that the handles can be pushed into the connecting elements or the connecting elements can be pushed into the handles. The insertion can take place differently on different sides of the connecting elements with regard to the insertability. For example, on one side of the holding device, a handle can be designed to be pushed into the connecting elements and on the opposite side the connecting elements can be pushed into the handle.

[0013] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, a stop device is provided to provide a stop for the minimum and / or maximum distance. The advantage of this is reliable displacement of the handles relative to the connecting elements between the minimum and maximum distances.

[0014] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the stop device has at least one recess and at least one stop element engaging in the at least one recess, in particular two stop elements. The advantage of this is the simple provision of a stop for the minimum and maximum distance.

[0015] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the at least one recess is formed in at least one connecting element, and the at least one stop element is arranged on at least one handle. The advantage of this is that a simple yet reliable stop device can be provided.

[0016] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, at least one handle and at least one connecting element can be releasably secured to one another, particularly in a form-fitting manner, by means of the stop device. This allows for a particularly simple arrangement of handles and connecting elements with a minimum number of components.

[0017] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, at least one sealing element is arranged in the transition area between at least one handle and at least one connecting element. The advantage of this is that contamination can be reliably prevented.

[0018] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the at least two connecting elements are of identical design. This provides the advantage of cheaper production while simultaneously maintaining a high visual appeal.

[0019] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the at least two connecting elements have a round or asymmetrical angular cross-section, in particular at least pentagonal, in particular at least hexagonal, preferably at least heptagonal, octagonal, or nonagonal. The advantage of this is that the connecting elements and the handles cannot rotate relative to each other, which increases reliability when changing the distance between the handles.

[0020] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, at least one of the handles is detachably connected to the at least two connecting elements. This allows for easy disassembly, allowing for easy replacement in the event of damage, for example. A further advantage is that it allows for easy disposal.

[0021] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, at least one of the handles, in particular all handles, and at least one of the connecting elements, in particular all connecting elements, have corresponding cross-sectional profiles and / or an inner contour of at least one of the handles, in particular of all handles, and an outer contour of at least one of the connecting elements, in particular of all connecting elements, are different or an outer contour of at least one of the handles, in particular of all handles, and an inner contour of at least one of the connecting elements, in particular of all connecting elements, are different, in particular wherein the handles and / or the connecting elements each have the same outer contour and / or inner contour. The advantage of this is easy displacement of handles and connecting profiles relative to one another as well as a high visual appeal. The term “corresponding cross-sectional profile” is to be understood, in particular in the description, preferably in the claims, as cross-sectional profiles which, for example, each have the same contour, shape or the like. The size of corresponding cross-sectional profiles, for example a diameter or the length of edges, can be different, but the edges of different cross-sectional profiles can be parallel to one another.In particular, corresponding cross-sectional profiles can be converted into one another by means of a centric stretching.

[0022] Furthermore, an inner contour of at least one of the handles, in particular of all handles, and an outer contour of at least one of the connecting elements, in particular of all connecting elements, can be different. It is also conceivable for an outer contour of at least one of the handles, in particular of all handles, and an inner contour of at least one of the connecting elements, in particular of all connecting elements, to be different, in particular wherein the handles and / or the connecting elements each have the same outer contour and / or inner contour.

[0023] Furthermore, all handles can have the same inner contour of an opening for the sliding elements. The outer contour of the sliding elements for insertion into the opening only needs to correspond to the inner contour to the extent that they can be inserted into the opening. For example, a round outer profile of a sliding element can be inserted into a square inner profile of a handle. The handle can then, in turn, have an outer contour that corresponds to the outer contour of the sliding element.

[0024] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, at least one of the handles and / or at least one of the connecting elements has a surface inclined toward the free space, in particular a flat surface. The advantage of this is that, for example, water on the surface of the handle and connecting element can drain reliably. Furthermore, the insertion of components into or onto the connecting elements is facilitated.

[0025] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, at least one handle has at least two grip shells that can be releasably secured to one another, preferably by means of a screw connection. The advantage of this is that it allows for simple manufacture of the handle and the arrangement of the connecting elements in or on the respective handle.

[0026] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, a support damping element is arranged on at least one support surface. One of the advantages achieved is that slipping of the holding device is prevented or at least reduced.

[0027] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, at least the connecting elements are made of metal, preferably stainless steel and / or aluminum. This provides good stability and a high-quality appearance. The handles can also be made of metal, preferably stainless steel and / or aluminum, and / or plastic.

[0028] According to a further advantageous development, the detachable connection is designed in the form of a positive connection, in particular a clip and / or snap connection. The advantage of this is the ease of manufacture of the detachable connection as well as its high user-friendliness, especially with a clip and / or snap connection.

[0029] According to a further advantageous development, the at least one storage element is designed in the form of a drip tray, a container, and / or a soap dispenser. This allows the storage system to be used easily and flexibly in the kitchen.

[0030] According to a further advantageous development, the at least one storage element is arranged on at least one surface, in particular on at least two surfaces, preferably on at least three surfaces of a respective connecting element. The advantage of this is reliable fastening.

[0031] According to a further advantageous development, the extension of a storage element and the extension of a connecting element outside the grip area are designed such that the number of storage elements that can be arranged on the holding device is between one and four. One of the advantages achieved is a defined arrangement of storage elements along the connecting elements.

[0032] According to a further advantageous development of the invention, the extension of a storage element along the connecting elements corresponds to one or more times a grid dimension, in particular, the grid dimension being defined such that four storage elements, designed according to the single grid dimension, can be arranged. The advantage of this is a high visual appeal and value, as well as a defined number of storage elements that can be arranged on the holding device.

[0033] A storage arrangement, particularly for the sanitary and / or kitchen area, may include: a first storage element in the form of a drip tray, and a second storage element in the form of a container, in particular in the form of a soap dispenser, which can be releasably fixed to one another in a form-fitting and / or friction-locking manner.

[0034] The storage arrangement may include one or more of the following features: - The drip tray has at least one drain, in particular two drains, for draining liquid. - At least one drain is located at the bottom of the drip tray. - The drip tray has at least two regions in which elongated vertical projections are arranged, in particular wherein the two regions are of identical design. - The at least one outlet is arranged in a recess of the elongate projections, in particular wherein the recess is arranged at the end of the elongate projections. - The at least two areas are separated from each other by a flat area. - The drip tray is essentially rectangular in shape. - The drip tray has an edge on its long sides that protrudes horizontally from the base. - On the underside of the drip tray there are at least two, in particular four, receptacles for holding feet. - At least one base can be arranged detachably, in particular in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner, in a receptacle. - The receptacles are designed in the form of projections. - At least two projections have different heights. - The projections are arranged on a circumferential edge of the floor. - At least one base has a cuboid shape with a rounded side surface and an elongated vertical projection. - The feet and the at least one drain are designed in such a way that the feet can be arranged in the at least one drain in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner. - The drip tray has a recess that runs at least partially around its circumference. - The at least one container has a bottom which is designed to rise towards its center. - The at least one container has at least two projections extending from a bottom side of the base, in particular wherein the at least two projections are formed by an extension of two side walls. - The recess and the at least two projections are designed such that the projections can be arranged in the recess in a form-fitting and / or friction-fitting manner, preferably by means of clamping. - The at least one container can be arranged in at least one of the areas of the drip tray, in particular in both areas. - The extension of the first storage element along two sides corresponds to an integer multiple of the extension of the second storage element along two sides. - The container has at least two vertically spaced, substantially horizontal projections on at least two side walls, which are designed for positive and / or frictional releasable fixing to the connecting elements of the holding device, in particular wherein the projections are designed to extend substantially horizontally. - At least one of the projections is formed by a crack in the side wall.

[0035] Further important features and advantages of the invention emerge from the subclaims, from the drawings and from the associated description of the figures based on the drawings.

[0036] It is understood that the features mentioned above and those to be explained below can be used not only in the combination specified in each case, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0037] Preferred embodiments and embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are explained in more detail in the following description, wherein the same reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical components or elements.

[0038] This shows Fig. 1 shows a storage element according to an embodiment of the present invention in a perspective view; Fig. 2 the storage element according to Fig. 1 looking towards the underside; Fig. 3 shows a stand for a storage element according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 4 shows a storage element according to an embodiment of the present invention in cross section; Fig. 5 the storage element according to Fig. 4 in perspective view; Fig. 6 storage elements according to embodiments of the present invention; Fig. 7 shows a holding device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 8 an exploded view of the holding device of the Fig. 7; and Fig. 9 a storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Fig. 1 shows a storage element according to an embodiment of the present invention in perspective view, Fig. 2 shows the storage element according to Fig. 1 looking towards the underside and Fig. 3 a stand for a storage element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] The Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 shows a rectangular drip tray 10 in detail. On the base 24 of the drip tray 10, two regions 11a, 11b are arranged, separated from one another by a flat region 11c, in which parallel elongated elevations 22 are formed. Between the regions 11a, 11b with the elevations 22 and a raised edge 13 of the drip tray 10, a recess 14 is arranged circumferentially along the edge 13. In addition, the drip tray 10 has openings 12a, 12b at the respective ends of the regions 11a, 11b of the elongated elevations 22, which provide drainage. In addition, the circumferential edge 13 on the long sides of the drip tray 10 has a projection 15a, 15b in its upper region.

[0041] The drip tray 10 also has a circumferential edge 23 on its underside 16. Furthermore, in addition to the aforementioned outlets 12a, 12b, the drip tray 10 also has elongated receptacles 17a-d, which are formed by rounded, elongated projections extending from the underside 16. The height of the projections varies from the underside 16. The height of the projections on different sides is relative to an axis of symmetry, in particular the mirror symmetry axis of the drip tray 10 - from bottom to top in Fig. 2 - equal. For example, the height of projections 17b and 17c is equal, as is the height of projections 17a and 17d.

[0042] Support feet 18a, 18b can be positively and / or frictionally inserted into both the drains 12a, 12b and the receptacles 17a-17d. When positioned in the drains 12a, 12b, the feet close the drains 12a, 12b. When positioned in the receptacles 17a-17d of different heights, the inclination of the drip tray 10 can be adjusted, as can the height of the drip tray 10. For example, if the underside 16 of the drip tray 10 rests against an edge of the sink, the support feet 18a, 18b can be positioned in the corresponding receptacles 17a-17d only in the area facing away from the edge of the sink.

[0043] In Fig. Figure 3 shows a detailed view of a base 18a. The base 18a is essentially cuboid-shaped. The peripheral surface 19 is rounded on the narrow sides 19a and flat on the long sides 19b. A vertical projection 20 is arranged on the upper side of the base 18a, the size and shape of which are adapted to the shape of the receptacles 17a-17d, so that it can be arranged frictionally in the respective receptacles 17a-17d.

[0044] Fig. 4 shows a storage element according to an embodiment of the present invention in cross section and Fig. 5 the storage element according to Fig. 4 in perspective view.

[0045] The Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 show a storage element in the form of a soap dispenser 50. The soap dispenser 50 essentially has, in a plan view from above, a rectangular base 57 and four side walls 51a, 51b, 52a, 52b, two on the narrow sides 51 and two on the long sides 52. The cross-sectional area of ​​the base 57 is smaller than the cross-sectional area formed by the side walls 51a, 51b, 52a, 52b in the area facing away from the base 57. The receiving space 56a thus formed has an opening 59 in the upper area which is closed by a lid 55. A dispensing unit 56 is arranged in or on the lid 55 and is fluidically connected to the receiving space 56a. When the dispensing unit 56 is actuated, liquid soap located in the receiving space 56a can thus be dispensed. The base 57 is rectangular in plan view, as shown. In lateral cross-section, as shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 5, it is raised toward the center, so that it is essentially roof-shaped. Furthermore, the base 57 has a downward projection 58 on the narrow sides 51 through the respective side walls 51a, 51b, 52a, 52b.

[0046] These protrude downwards in such a way that the surface of the floor 57 is separated from a flat subsurface.

[0047] The size and shape of the projections 58 corresponds to the recess 14 of the drip tray 10 of the Fig. 1-3, so that the soap dispenser 50 with its projections 58 can be arranged in a form-fitting manner in the recess 14 of the drip tray 10. In addition, the side walls 51a, 51b have, on the one hand, a first projection 53, which runs horizontally and is arranged perpendicular to the surface of the side wall 51a, 51b. In addition, the course of the side wall 51a, 51b itself is provided with a second projection 54. The vertical distance between the two projections 53, 54 and the shape and size of the two projections 53, 54 are designed such that a form-fitting and detachable arrangement of the soap dispenser 50 in the free space 8 and the connecting elements 4a, 4b of a holding device 1 (see Fig. 7) is provided.

[0048] Fig. 6 shows storage elements according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0049] In Fig. 6 is the drip tray 10 of the Fig. 1-3, on the other hand the soap dispenser 50 of the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5. In addition, a storage container 60 is shown, the design of which corresponds to that of the soap dispenser 50, but without the lid 55 and dispenser unit 56. In particular, the soap dispenser 50 and the storage container 60 have the same structure in the area of ​​the base. The drip tray 10, in particular with its areas 11a, 11b and 11c, is designed such that the soap dispenser 50 and the storage container 60 can be detachably arranged next to one another by means of a positive fit in the drip tray 10 in the areas 11a and 11b, respectively. The respective base 57 or the height and shape of the projections 58, the recess 14 and the height of the elongated projections 22 are coordinated with one another. The storage container 60 can have one or more outlet openings (not shown) in the base, for example to drain water from a sponge arranged in the storage container after washing via the drip tray 10.

[0050] Fig. 7 shows a holding device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 8 an exploded view of the holding device of the Fig. 7 and Fig. 9 a storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] In detail, the Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 shows a holding device 1. The holding device 1 can be arranged, for example, between two opposite edges of a sink and comprises two essentially U-shaped handles 2a, 2b. A handle 2a, 2b is designed in two parts with an upper shell 2a1, 2b1 and a lower shell 2a2, 2b2, which can be fastened to one another by means of screws 2c1. The openings or recesses (not shown) formed for this purpose in the lower shell 2a2, 2b2 can be closed by means of rubber closure elements 2c2. Each handle 2a, 2b has on its underside in the region of the base of the "U-shape" a support surface 3a, 3b which is designed in the form of a projection in the upper region of the lower shell 2a2, 2b2. The closure elements 2c2 extend into the region of the support surfaces 3a, 3b. Screws 2c1 and locking elements 2c2 form a fixing device 2c for the handle 2a, 2b.

[0052] The two legs of the U-shaped section of the two handles 2a, 2b are each connected to each other via connecting elements 4a, 4b in the form of aluminum profiles. For this purpose, the connecting elements 4a, 4b each have recesses 5 in the form of elongated holes, which are arranged in the handles 2a, 2b such that the two screws 2c1 on the legs of the handles 2a, 2b engage in the recesses 5. The spacing of the screws 2c1 in the handles 2a, 2b and the size, more precisely the length of the elongated holes 5, is designed to provide a relative movement of the handles 2a, 2b and the connecting elements 4a, 4b between two positions—predetermined minimum and maximum distances between the handles 2a, 2b. The connecting elements 4a, 4b are thus partially arranged in the handles 2a, 2b and releasably secured there. This allows a continuous adjustment of the distance between the two handles 2a, 2b to adapt to different dimensions of different sinks.An annular seal 2d is arranged on the radial outer side of the respective connecting element 5 between the respective handle 2a, 2b and the connecting element 4a, 4b.

[0053] The cross-sectional profile 6 of the connecting elements 4a, 4b is asymmetrical and octagonal. The surfaces of the connecting elements 4a, 4b are inclined in the direction of the intermediate space 7 between the two connecting elements 4a, 4b, thus enabling centering of a storage element 10, 50, 60 inserted from the top side of the holding device 1 to form a storage system 100. The cross-sectional profile 6 of the connecting elements 4a, 4b, their length between the handles 2a, 2b, and the respective projections 53, 54 or edges 13 are designed such that at least a positive fit on the connecting elements 4a, 4b, in particular a positive and releasable fastening by means of the two projections 53, 54, can be achieved.The cross-sectional profile 6 of the connecting elements 4a, 4b and the handles 2a, 2b has a flat, sloping surface 8 extending from the connecting elements 4a, 4b and / or the handles 2a, 2b toward the intermediate space 7. This surface 8, on the one hand, drains any water toward the intermediate space 7 and, on the other hand, also provides a centering effect for storage elements to be arranged in the intermediate space 7. The sloping surface 8 is arranged in particular on the side facing away from the support surface 3a, 3b.

[0054] The handles 2a, 2b can have corresponding cross-sectional profiles as the connecting elements 4a, 4b.

[0055] Furthermore, an inner contour of at least one of the handles 2a, 2b, in particular of all handles 2a, 2b, and an outer contour of at least one of the connecting elements 4a, 4b, in particular of all connecting elements 4a, 4b, can be different. It is also conceivable that an outer contour of at least one of the handles 2a, 2b, in particular of all handles 2a, 2b, and an inner contour of at least one of the connecting elements 4a, 4b, in particular of all connecting elements 4a, 4b, are different, in particular wherein the handles 2a, 2b and / or the connecting elements 4a, 4b each have the same outer contour and / or inner contour.

[0056] Furthermore, all handles 2a, 2b can have the same inner contour of an opening for the sliding elements 4a, 4b. The outer contour of the sliding elements 4a, 4b for insertion into the opening only needs to correspond to the inner contour 4a, 4b to the extent that they can be inserted into the opening. For example, a round outer profile of a sliding element 4a, 4b can be inserted into a square inner profile of a handle 2a, 2b. The handle 2a, 2b can then in turn have an outer contour that corresponds to the outer contour of the sliding element 4a, 4b.

[0057] The extension of a storage element 10, 50, 60 and the extension of a connecting element 4a, 4b outside the area of ​​the handles 2a, 2b can be designed such that the number of storage elements 10, 50, 60 that can be arranged on the holding device 1 is between one and four.

[0058] Furthermore, the extension of a storage element 10, 50, 60 can correspond to one or more times a grid dimension, in particular wherein the grid dimension is determined such that four storage elements, designed according to the simple grid dimension, can be arranged. Fig. 9, for example, the drip tray 10 has a double grid dimension, while the soap dispenser 50 and storage container 60 have only a single grid dimension. Thus, three storage elements are arranged on the holding device 1. Furthermore, it is possible to configure the adjustability of the handles 2a, 2b relative to one another using the connecting elements 4a, 4b such that, with a minimum distance between the two handles 2a, 2b, at least three, in particular at least four, storage elements 10, 50, 60 can be arranged, and with a maximum distance between the handles 2a, 2b, at least four, in particular at least five, storage elements 10, 50, 60 can be arranged.

[0059] In summary, at least one of the embodiments of the invention has at least one of the following features and / or enables at least one of the following advantages: - High flexibility. - Reliable determination. - High quality and high visual appeal. - Low contamination and easy to clean. - Easy disposal.

[0060] Although the present invention has been described using preferred embodiments, it is not limited thereto but can be modified in many ways. List of reference symbols 1 holding device 2a, 2b handle 2a1, 2b1 upper shell handle 2a2, 2b2 lower shell handle 2c Locking device handle 2c1 screw 2c2 closure element 2d ring element 3a, 3b support surface 4a, 4b connecting element 5 Recess 6 Cross section 7 gap 8 Inclined surface 10 drip tray 11a, 11b area 11c Flat area 12a, 12b Process 13 Edge top 14 Deepening 15a, 15b projection 16 Subpage 17a, b, c, d recording 18a, 18b Stand 19 Circumferential area 19a, 19b area 20 Vertical projection 21 Circumferential recess 22 Increase 23 Edge bottom 50 soap dispensers 51 narrow side 52 long side 51a, 52a side wall 53 First lead 54 Second lead 55 lids 56 dispenser units 56a Recording Room 57 Floor 58 Overhang side wall 59 Opening 60 storage containers 100 storage facility

Claims

[1] Holding device (1) for arrangement on a basin, such as a sink or the like, comprehensive a first and second handle (2a, 2b), each having a support surface (3a, 3b) for placement on the basin, at least two connecting elements (4a, 4b) which connect the first and second handles (2a, 2b) to one another, wherein the connecting elements (4a, 4b) are spaced apart from one another by a free space (7) and are arranged such that the distance between the two handles (2a, 2b) can be changed between a minimum and a maximum distance along the connecting elements (4a, 4b), characterized by , that the at least two connecting elements (4a, 4b) provide a profile free of height offset when the handles (2a, 2b) are arranged at a distance between the minimum and maximum distance. [2] Holding device (1) according to claim 1, characterized bythat the connecting elements (4a, 4b) can be at least partially introduced, in particular pushed, into at least one of the handles (2a, 2b) or that at least one of the handles (2a, 2b) can be at least partially introduced, in particular pushed, into the connecting elements (4a, 4b). [3] Holding device (1) according to one of claims 1-2, characterized by that a stop device is arranged to provide a stop for the minimum and / or maximum distance. [4] Holding device (1) according to claim 3, characterized by that the stop device (5, 2c1) has at least one recess (5) and at least one stop element (2c1) engaging in the at least one recess (5), in particular two stop elements. [5] Holding device (1) according to claim 4, characterized bythat the at least one recess (5) is formed in at least one connecting element (4a, 4b) and that the at least one stop element (2c1) is arranged on at least one handle (2a, 2b). [6] Holding device (1) according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized by that by means of the stop device (5, 2c1) at least one handle (2a, 2b) and at least one connecting element (4a, 4b) can be releasably fixed to one another, in particular in a form-fitting manner. [7] Holding device (1) according to one of claims 1-6, characterized by that at least one sealing element (2d) is arranged in the transition region between at least one handle (2a, 2b) and at least one connecting element (4a, 4b). [8] Holding device (1) according to one of claims 1-7, characterized by that the at least two connecting elements (4a, 4b) are of identical design. [9] Holding device (1) according to one of claims 1-8, characterized bythat the at least two connecting elements (4a 4b) have a round or an asymmetrical angular cross-section, in particular at least pentagonal, in particular at least hexagonal, preferably at least seven-, eight-, or nine-sided. [10] Holding device (1) according to one of claims 1-9, characterized by that at least one of the handles (2a, 2b) is detachably connected to the at least two connecting elements (4a, 4b). [11] Holding device (1) according to one of claims 1-10, characterized by , that at least one of the handles (2a, 2b), in particular all of the handles (2a, 2b), and at least one of the connecting elements (4a, 4b), in particular all of the connecting elements (4a, 4b), have corresponding cross-sectional profiles (6) and / or that an inner contour of at least one of the handles (2a, 2b), in particular of all of the handles (2a, 2b), and an outer contour of at least one of the connecting elements (4a, 4b), in particular of all of the connecting elements (4a, 4b), are different, or that an outer contour of at least one of the handles (2a, 2b), in particular of all of the handles (2a, 2b), and an inner contour of at least one of the connecting elements (4a, 4b), in particular of all of the connecting elements (4a, 4b), are different, in particular wherein the handles (2a, 2b) and / or the connecting elements (4a, 4b) each have the same outer contour and / or inner contour. [12] Holding device (1) according to one of claims 1-11, characterized bythat at least one of the handles (2a, 2b) and / or at least one of the connecting elements (4a, 4b) has a surface (8) inclined in the direction of the free space (7), in particular a flat surface. [13] Holding device (1) according to one of claims 1-12, characterized by that at least one handle (2a, 2b) has at least two handle shells (2a1, 2b1, 2a2, 2b2) which can be releasably secured to one another, preferably by means of a screw connection. [14] Holding device (1) according to one of claims 1-13, characterized by that a support damping element (2c2) is arranged on at least one support surface (3a, 3b). [15] Holding device (1) according to one of claims 1-14, characterized by that at least the connecting elements (4a, 4b) are made of metal, preferably stainless steel and / or aluminum. [16] Storage system comprising a holding device (1) according to one of claims 1-15, and at least one storage element (60) which can be arranged in the free space (7) of the holding device (1) and can be fixed to at least one connecting element (4a, 4b) by means of a detachable connection. [17] Storage system (100) according to claim 16, characterized by that the detachable connection is designed in the form of a positive connection, in particular a clip and / or snap connection. [18] Storage system (100) according to claim 16 or 17, characterized by that the at least one storage element (60) is designed in the form of a drip tray (10), a container and / or a soap dispenser (50). [19] Storage system (100) according to any one of claims 16-18, characterized by that the at least one storage element (60) is arranged on at least one surface, in particular on at least two surfaces, preferably on at least three surfaces of a respective connecting element (4a, 4b). [20] Storage system (100) according to any one of claims 16-19, characterized by in that the extension of a storage element (60) and the extension of a connecting element (4a, 4b) outside the handle area (2a, 2b) are designed such that the number of storage elements (60) that can be arranged on the holding device (1) is between one and four. [21] Storage system (100) according to claim 20, characterized by that the extension of a storage element (60) along the connecting elements (4a, 4b) corresponds to one or more times a grid dimension, in particular wherein the grid dimension is determined such that four storage elements (60), designed according to the simple grid dimension, can be arranged.

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