Safety device

Abstract

The invention relates to a securing device for at least one facade element, preferably a solar and / or photovoltaic module, comprising a mounting rail bracket for attachment to a mounting rail and a facade element bracket for attachment to the facade element, wherein the facade element bracket can be attached to or is attached to the mounting rail bracket, has a fixing device for fixing to the facade element and has at least one rope-like holding device which extends at least sectionally between the mounting rail bracket and the fixing device.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a securing device for at least one facade element, preferably a solar and / or photovoltaic module.

[0002] Facade elements are attached to support rails, for example. No additional securing device is currently planned.

[0003] For example, in strong winds, the facade element may come loose unintentionally.

[0004] In the worst case, this can lead to property damage and / or personal injury.

[0005] It is therefore an object of the invention to create a safety device and a system comprising a safety device and a support rail, which increases the safety of facade elements in a simple and cost-effective manner.

[0006] This problem is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims.

[0007] According to the invention, the securing device is designed and / or can be used to secure at least one facade element.

[0008] The facade element can preferably be a solar and / or photovoltaic module.

[0009] The securing device can, for example, secure exactly one facade element. Alternatively, it is also possible for one securing device to secure several, e.g., two, facade elements.

[0010] Preferably, all facade elements of a facade are secured with securing devices.

[0011] The safety device has a mounting rail bracket for attachment to a mounting rail.

[0012] For example, the mounting rail bracket can be detachably attached to the mounting rail, e.g. screwed on, or fixed, e.g. screwed on.

[0013] The securing device has a facade element bracket for attachment to the facade element, wherein the facade element bracket can be attached to or is attached to the support rail bracket.

[0014] Preferably, the facade element bracket is detachably attached to the support rail bracket or permanently fixed. Alternatively, the facade element bracket can also be permanently and / or indetachably connected to the support rail bracket and / or be formed integrally with the support rail bracket.

[0015] The facade element holder has a fixing device for fixing it to the facade element, preferably in a detachable manner.

[0016] Furthermore, the facade element holder has at least or exactly one rope-like holding device which extends at least sectionally between the support rail holder and the fixing device.

[0017] The term "rope-like holding device" is to be understood broadly and includes any elongated, flexible holding device.

[0018] The rope-like holding device can consist of, for example, a rope, cord, hose, strap, chain, wire, and / or cable. The holding device can be made of, for example, metal, plastic, and / or metal materials. When installed, the holding device preferably sags, allowing for a certain degree of play. This enables the securing of facade elements of varying sizes.

[0019] Preferably, the rope-like holding device extends completely between the support rail bracket and the fixing device. For example, the holding device can connect the fixing device and the support rail bracket.

[0020] Further developments of the invention can also be found in the dependent claims, the description and the accompanying drawings.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the facade element holder has a second fixing device and a second, rope-like holding device, which extends at least sectionally between the support rail holder and the second fixing device.

[0022] The second fixing device and / or the second rope-like holding device may preferably be identical in construction to the first fixing device or first holding device.

[0023] The second rope-like holding device can be, for example, a rope, cord, hose, strap, chain, wire, and / or cable. The holding device can be made of, for example, metal, plastic, and / or metal. When installed, the second holding device preferably sags, allowing for a certain amount of play. This makes it possible to secure facade elements of varying sizes.

[0024] Preferably, the second rope-like holding device extends completely between the support rail bracket and the second fixing device. For example, the holding device can connect the fixing device and the support rail bracket.

[0025] The first holding device and the second holding device may preferably extend in different directions with respect to the support rail bracket.

[0026] The first and second fixing devices can preferably be attached to different sides of the facade element. This increases the safety of the facade element.

[0027] The first and second rope-like holding devices can be designed as separate components or as a common component, e.g., a one-piece component.

[0028] According to another embodiment, the fixing device is designed as a carabiner or includes a carabiner.

[0029] For example, the second fixing device can also be designed as a second carabiner or include a second carabiner.

[0030] Carabiners are inexpensive and allow for easy assembly.

[0031] According to another embodiment, the facade element holder has a support rail carabiner by which the facade element holder can be attached or fastened to the support rail holder.

[0032] This allows for easy handling, as the facade element bracket can be connected to the mounting rail bracket after it has been installed.

[0033] As an alternative to a rail carabiner, the rope-like holding device can also be attached directly to the rail bracket. For example, the holding device can be threaded through a holding recess in the rail bracket and / or knotted to it.

[0034] According to another embodiment, the support rail bracket has a retaining recess, preferably for a support rail carabiner of the facade element bracket.

[0035] The rail carabiner can, for example, be quickly and / or easily clicked into the holding recess.

[0036] Alternatively, the rope-like holding device can be threaded through the holding recess of the support rail bracket and / or knotted to it.

[0037] According to another embodiment, the support rail bracket has a suspension device for hanging and / or a sliding device for sliding into the support rail.

[0038] The mounting rail bracket can therefore be attached to the mounting rail quickly and easily.

[0039] According to another embodiment, the mounting rail bracket has a clamping device for clamping it to the mounting rail.

[0040] Clamping can be done in addition to or as an alternative to hooking or sliding.

[0041] For example, the mounting rail bracket can be made up of multiple parts. A base can be screwed to a counterpart using a screw or bolt. A section of the mounting rail positioned between the base and the counterpart can then be clamped in place.

[0042] The invention relates to a system with a securing device according to the invention and a support rail for at least one facade element.

[0043] Preferably, several facade elements are attached next to each other to a support rail.

[0044] The mounting rail is preferably oriented horizontally.

[0045] For example, the support rail can be attached to a wall, e.g. screwed in.

[0046] It was surprising that the same support rail which carries the facade element can also be used to attach the safety device.

[0047] This way, costs can be saved.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the system has at least one facade element, preferably a solar and / or photovoltaic module.

[0049] The facade element is mounted on the support rail and then secured via the locking device.

[0050] According to another embodiment, the facade element has at least one retaining opening for the fixing device.

[0051] For example, multiple mounting points can be provided. These mounting points may already be present, which can save costs.

[0052] This allows the fixing device and / or the second fixing device to be easily attached to the facade element, e.g. by clicking it into place.

[0053] All aspects, embodiments, and features of the invention described herein can be combined with one another, preferably also independently of the specific embodiment in which they are mentioned. Preferably, all subject matter of the dependent claims can be combined with each other and with any subject matter of the independent claims. It should be noted that terms such as "a" or "an" do not necessarily mean "exactly one" or "exactly one," although this is also possible. The terms "a" or "an" can therefore be understood as "at least or exactly one" or "at least or exactly one." The use of the singular preferably includes the plural existence of the components, and vice versa.

[0054] It is noted that "vorzugsweise" and "bevorzugt" can be translated as "preferably" in English. A feature introduced by "vorzugsweise" or "bevorzugt" is purely optional, can be omitted, and does not constitute a limitation, for example, of claims.

[0055] The invention is described below by way of example with reference to the drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a front perspective view of an embodiment of a system according to the invention, Fig. 2 a rear perspective view of the system according to Fig. 1, Fig. 3 a rear perspective view of another embodiment of a system according to the invention, Fig. 4 a perspective view of an embodiment of a safety device according to the invention, Fig. 5 a perspective view of an embodiment of a mounting rail bracket of a securing device according to the invention, Fig. 6 a side view of the mounting rail bracket according to Fig. 5, Fig. 7 a top view of the support rail bracket according to Fig. 5, Fig. 8 a side perspective view of an embodiment of a system according to the invention, and Fig. 9 a rear perspective view of the system according to Fig. 8.

[0056] It should first be noted that the embodiments shown are purely exemplary. Individual features can be implemented not only in the combination shown, but also individually or in other technically feasible combinations. For example, the features of one embodiment can be combined with features of another embodiment in any way. The number, length, shape, and / or position of the components are, in principle, arbitrary.

[0057] If a figure contains a reference numeral that is not explained in the immediately associated descriptive text, reference is made to the corresponding preceding or subsequent explanations in the figure description. Thus, the same reference numerals are used for identical or comparable components in the figures and are not explained again.

[0058] Fig. Figure 1 shows support rails 10 to which facade elements 12, e.g. solar and / or photovoltaic modules, are attached.

[0059] The right facade element 12 is secured against falling by a safety device 14.

[0060] The safety device 14 is also in Fig. 2 shown.

[0061] In an emergency, rope-like holding devices 16 of the safety device tighten and thus prevent the facade element 12 from falling.

[0062] In the resting state, the holding devices 16 can be relaxed and, for example, form an arc.

[0063] The ends of the first holding devices 16 can be connected to first fixing devices 18, which in turn are fixed to the facade element 12.

[0064] The fixing can be done, for example, on an upper edge of the facade element 12.

[0065] Alternatively, as in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the fixing is carried out on the side edges of the facade element 12.

[0066] A detailed view of the safety device 14 is shown in Fig. 4 shown.

[0067] The locking device 14 has a mounting rail bracket 20 for attachment to the mounting rail 10.

[0068] The mounting rail bracket 20 can have a base 22 and a counterpart 24. The base 22 and the counterpart 24 can, for example, be screwed together, e.g. by means of a screw or a bolt.

[0069] For example, the mounting rail bracket 20 can be hooked onto the mounting rail 10, screwed in and / or clamped in place.

[0070] The securing device 14 has a facade element holder 25 for attachment to the facade element 12.

[0071] The facade element holder 25 is connected to the support rail holder 20 via a support rail carabiner 26.

[0072] For this purpose, the base 22 of the mounting rail bracket 20 can have a retaining recess 28 into which the mounting rail carabiner 26 is clicked.

[0073] The facade element holder 25 has the first fixing device 18 designed as a carabiner, which can be clicked into a holding opening 30 of the facade element 12 for fixing.

[0074] The facade element holder 25 has the first rope-like holding device 16, which extends between the support rail holder 20 or the support rail carabiner 26 and the first fixing device 18.

[0075] Furthermore, the facade element holder 25 can have a second fixing device 32 designed as a carabiner and a second rope-like holding device 34, which extends between the support rail holder 20 or the support rail carabiner 26 and the second fixing device 32.

[0076] Carabiners 18, 32, and the rail carabiner 26 are preferably non-locking carabiners, e.g., gate carabiners. These can be mounted particularly quickly and easily.

[0077] Alternatively, lockable carabiners, such as self-locking ones like twistlocks, or non-self-locking carabiners, such as screwgate carabiners, can be used.

[0078] The Fig. 5, Fig. 6 to Fig. Figure 7 shows the base 22 of the mounting rail bracket 20. In addition to the retaining recess 28, this has a suspension device 36 for suspension into the mounting rail 10.

[0079] Furthermore, a fastening opening 38 can be provided for a screw or a bolt. The fastening opening 38 can preferably have an internal thread.

[0080] Finally, the base 22 can have a projection 40 for the counterpart 24. The counterpart 24 can, for example, brace itself against the projection 40. This improves the hold.

[0081] In the Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 the base 22 and the counterpart 24 are connected to each other via a screw 42.

[0082] When the screw 42 is tightened, the counterpart 24 slides upwards over the wedge-shaped projection 40 and jams into place.

[0083] A deformation element 44 can be deformed, e.g. squeezed.

[0084] The deformation element 44 can, for example, have or consist of a plastic material, e.g. a rubber material.

[0085] Preferably, the deformation element 44 can extend over the entire width of the counterpart 24. Reference symbol list 10 support rail 12 facade elements 14 Safety device 16 first rope-like holding device 18 First fixing device, carabiner 20 mounting rail brackets 22 base 24 counterpart 25 facade element brackets 26 rail carabiners 28 Retaining recess 30 Holding opening 32 second fixing device, carabiner 34 second rope-like holding device 36 Hanging device 38 Mounting opening 40 lead 42 screw 44 Deformation element

Claims

[1] Securing device (14) for at least one facade element (12), preferably a solar and / or photovoltaic module, comprising a support rail bracket (20) for attachment to a support rail (10) and a facade element bracket (25) for attachment to the facade element (12), wherein the facade element bracket (25) can be attached to or is attached to the support rail bracket (20), has a fixing device (18) for fixing to the facade element (12) and has at least one rope-like retaining device (16) which extends at least sectionally between the support rail bracket (20) and the fixing device (18). [2] Safety device (14) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the facade element holder (25) has a second fixing device (32) and a second, rope-like holding device (34) which extends at least sectionally between the support rail holder (20) and the second fixing device (32). [3] Safety device (14) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the fixing device (18) is designed as a carabiner or includes a carabiner. [4] Safety device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the facade element holder (25) has a support rail carabiner (26) by which the facade element holder (25) can be attached or fastened to the support rail holder (20). [5] Safety device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the support rail holder (20) has a retaining recess (28), preferably for a support rail carabiner (26) of the facade element holder (25). [6] Safety device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the support rail bracket (20) has a suspension device (36) for suspension and / or a sliding device for insertion into the support rail (10). [7] Safety device (14) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the mounting rail bracket (20) has a clamping device for clamping to the mounting rail (10). [8] System comprising a locking device (14) according to one of the preceding claims and a support rail (10) for at least one facade element (12). [9] System according to claim 8, characterized by that the system includes at least one facade element (12), preferably a solar and / or photovoltaic module. [10] System according to claim 9, characterized by that the facade element (12) has at least one retaining opening (30) for the fixing device.

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