Infinitely height-adjustable post for stable equipment

Abstract

The present invention relates to a post for stable equipment, comprising at least one connecting element designed to connect at least one stable equipment element, preferably detachably, to the post, wherein the connecting element is mounted on the post in a steplessly adjustable manner along a longitudinal axis of the post. A post according to the invention has the advantage of being steplessly adaptable to a growing manure layer and requiring less effort for height adjustment.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a post according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Due to the growing manure layer in the housing of livestock, such as sheep, it is necessary that barn equipment (feeding racks, partitions, etc.) can grow in height. Such barn equipment is usually anchored to posts.

[0003] Traditionally, stable equipment elements must first be lifted manually out of the straw mattress and detached from the hooves, and then fixed to a higher eyelet on the posts, which usually have several eyelets at fixed height intervals.

[0004] This usually involves the use of round and square posts with at least two welded tabs, eyelets or other brackets at fixed intervals.

[0005] To adjust the height in such known solutions, a connecting rod must be pulled on both sides of the stable equipment element, and then the stable equipment element must be manually lifted into the above-ground bracket of the posts, in order to then reinsert the connecting rod to anchor the stable equipment element.

[0006] A disadvantage of these conventional solutions is the effort required to lift the stable equipment element, e.g. a barrier or a feeding rack, into the next higher anchoring position of the posts.

[0007] Furthermore, it is a disadvantage that the height adjustment of the stable equipment element can only be made at fixed intervals, and thus the height adjustment reflects the actual adjustment required due to the manure mattress rather inaccurately.

[0008] The present invention aims to mitigate or completely eliminate the disadvantages of the prior art. Specifically, the present invention aims to provide a post that allows for more flexible and easier handling.

[0009] Furthermore, animal welfare should be improved by allowing for simple and quick adaptation of the stable equipment to the actual requirements.

[0010] This problem is solved by a post according to claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0011] Accordingly, a post is provided for stable equipment, with at least one connecting element designed to connect at least one stable equipment element preferably detachably to the post, wherein the connecting element is mounted on the post in a steplessly adjustable manner along a longitudinal axis of the post.

[0012] In other words, in a post according to the invention, connecting elements are not fixed relative to the rest of the post, but mobile.

[0013] The at least one connecting element can be rotationally symmetrical about a pivot point on the longitudinal axis of the post and / or can have at least one elongated hole for receiving an anchoring element of the at least one stable equipment element. For example, a hook of a feeding gate can be hooked into the elongated hole. The elongated holes preferably prevent the stable equipment elements from tilting.

[0014] According to one embodiment, a threaded spindle extending along the longitudinal axis of the post, preferably a trapezoidal threaded spindle, is provided, on which the at least one connecting element is mounted so as to be infinitely movable.

[0015] The thread allows the connecting element to be moved steplessly along the longitudinal axis of the post.

[0016] For the method of attaching at least one connecting element, an adjustment device for the threaded spindle is preferably provided at a longitudinal end of the post, which is preferably manually operable and in particular has a hexagonal nut.

[0017] For example, a user can operate or adjust the threaded spindle by turning the nut.

[0018] Furthermore, a post according to the invention preferably has a cladding surrounding the threaded spindle, which preferably comprises at least one elongated plate, preferably made of metal. The plate is preferably made of metal, for example steel or aluminum.

[0019] The casing can comprise a plurality of plates, preferably four plates, arranged at equal intervals around the threaded spindle. The plates can touch or butt against each other, or be spaced apart by gaps.

[0020] Preferably, the entire post is designed to be rotationally symmetrical about a pivot point on the longitudinal axis of the post.

[0021] According to one embodiment, two connecting elements are provided, which are preferably identical and are preferably arranged at different positions on a common threaded spindle.

[0022] Furthermore, a post according to the invention preferably has a, for example, monolithic base plate, which is preferably arranged at one of the longitudinal ends of the post opposite the adjusting device for the threaded spindle.

[0023] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a stable facility and / or a stable facility element with at least one post according to the present invention.

[0024] In other words, the features and advantages of the present invention can be described as follows: Stall equipment elements can be connected to the posts according to the invention in the usual way by means of two tabs with elongated holes. By turning the internal trapezoidal threaded spindle, the tabs can be moved continuously up or down, thereby adjusting the height of the stall equipment elements to the exact height of the manure bed.

[0025] By providing elongated holes in both the stable equipment elements and the connecting element of the post, one-sided tilting is avoided or reduced.

[0026] The spindle is preferably driven from the top by a hexagonal nut. The user can then turn the spindle with a standard open-end wrench, socket wrench, or electric impact wrench. This minimizes the effort required for height adjustment, allowing even longer and heavier stable equipment to be moved.

[0027] By shaping an advantageous embodiment of a post according to the invention with a covering made of four vertical flat steel bars (see the figures), the tabs are tilted, allowing the spindle to be varied in height by turning it. Furthermore, the covering serves as protection, preventing, for example, sheep and their wool from becoming entangled in the spindle.

[0028] It should be noted here that the terms "ein" and "eine" do not necessarily refer to exactly one of the elements, although this is a possible interpretation, but can also denote a plurality of elements. Likewise, the use of the plural also includes the presence of the element in question in the singular, and conversely, the singular also includes several of the elements in question.

[0029] Furthermore, all features of the invention described herein can be combined with one another or claimed separately from one another as desired.

[0030] Further details and advantages of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. The same reference numerals denote identical or similar components.

[0031] They show: Fig. 1a) - 1d): different views of a post according to the invention, Fig. 2a) - 2b): Side views of a post according to the invention, Fig. 2c) - 2e): Detailed views of a connecting element of a post according to the invention, Fig. 3a): a view of another post according to the invention; Fig. 3b): ​​a detailed view of a longitudinal end face of the post made of Fig. 3a); Fig. 4a): a threaded spindle of a post according to the invention, and Fig. 4b): a detailed view of an adjustment device for actuating the threaded spindle.

[0032] Fig. Figure 1a) shows a perspective view of a post 1 according to the invention with a covering made of plates 2, two connecting elements 3 and an adjusting device 4 for the threaded spindle 5.

[0033] As in Fig. 1b) A longitudinal end plate 6 is shown connected to the plates 2 by means of screws 7 and nuts 8. A base plate 9 is present at the opposite longitudinal end.

[0034] Fig. Figures 1c) and 1d) show further views of the post. Fig. 2a) and Fig. 2b) show side views of the post.

[0035] Fig. Figures 2c) and 2e) show detailed views of a connecting element 3 of a post according to the invention. The connecting element 3 is rotationally symmetrical and has four wings 10, each equipped with an elongated hole 11. A passage 11 for receiving the threaded spindle 5 is also provided.

[0036] Fig. Figure 3a) shows a view of another post according to the invention. The end plate 6 is clearly visible in this illustration.

[0037] Identical end plates 12 and 13 are also arranged along the post within the cladding made of plates 2 and give the post high mechanical stability.

[0038] Fig. Figure 3b) shows a detailed view of an end plate 6, 12 or 13. The end plates are rotationally symmetrical and one-piece, preferably made of metal such as aluminium or steel.

[0039] Fig. 4a) shows a threaded spindle 5 of a post according to the invention with an adjusting device 4, which is in Fig. 4b) is shown in detail.

Claims

[1] Post for stable equipment, with at least one connecting element designed to connect at least one stable equipment element preferably detachably to the post, wherein the connecting element is mounted on the post in a steplessly adjustable manner along a longitudinal axis of the post. [2] Post according to claim 1, characterized by that the at least one connecting element is rotationally symmetrical about a pivot point on the longitudinal axis of the post and / or has at least one elongated hole for receiving an anchoring element of the at least one stable equipment element. [3] Post according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a threaded spindle extending along the longitudinal axis of the post, preferably a trapezoidal threaded spindle, on which the at least one connecting element is mounted to be infinitely movable. [4] Post according to claim 3, further comprising an adjustment device for the threaded spindle, preferably arranged at a longitudinal end of the post, which is preferably manually operable and in particular has a hexagonal nut. [5] Post according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a cladding preferably surrounding the threaded spindle, which preferably has at least one elongated plate, preferably made of metal. [6] Post according to claim 5, characterized by that the cladding has a plurality of plates, preferably four plates, which are arranged at equal intervals around the threaded spindle. [7] Posts according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the post is rotationally symmetrical about a pivot point on the longitudinal axis of the post. [8] Posts according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat two connecting elements are present, which are preferably identical in design. [9] Post according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a base plate which is preferably arranged at one of the longitudinal ends of the post opposite the adjustment device for the threaded spindle. [10] Stall equipment and / or stall equipment element with at least one post according to the preceding claims.

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