Device for hanging bridles and use of a device

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for suspending a bridle, in particular a snaffle holder and / or a halter holder, having at least one base body, wherein the base body has at least one wall contact section, a support section and an outer surface facing away from the wall contact section, wherein the wall contact section can be mounted on a wall section by means of a fastening means and is associated with the wall section in an assembled position. The invention further relates to a use of a device of this type.

Description

Device for hanging bridles and use of a device

[0001] The invention relates to a device for hanging bridles, in particular a bridle holder and / or a bridle holder, comprising at least one base body, wherein the base body has at least one wall mounting section, a support section, and an outer surface facing away from the wall mounting section, wherein the wall mounting section can be mounted to a wall section by means of a fastening means and is associated with the wall section in a mounted position, and wherein the support section is oriented against a direction of gravity and is configured for placing a bridle and / or a bridle onto it from the direction of the outer surface, so that the bridle and / or the bridle is received and suspended in a placed position on the support section and held against the direction of gravity. The invention further relates to the use of such a device for hanging bridles.

[0002] In stables, barns, box sheds, and other animal housing facilities, especially for horses or other domesticated animals used for riding, there is a need to keep bridles, such as bits or halters, readily accessible to grooms or riders. For this purpose, bridle holders or halter holders are commonly used, which are mounted on building walls, stall partitions, etc. Bridle holders are attached to stall fronts or wooden partitions, for example, and used to hang the bridle. Screws are typically used to attach these devices. A common problem is that horses are often boarded at rented stables, and therefore permanent alterations to the structure are not permitted. For these cases, bridle holders or halters are available, which are hooked or clamped into place. These bridle holders or halters are hung on stall partitions, on the front walls, or in other suitable locations near the horse and are secured by gravity. However, these solutions often protrude into the horse stall and can be knocked down by the animals. Furthermore, there is often a risk of injury to the animals.

[0003] German patent DE 10 2005 008 227 A1 describes a saddle and bridle holder. This holder consists of a horse-head-shaped steel body mounted at an angle to a wall to hold both a saddle and a bridle. The steel body can be screwed to the wall using a plate. The design is also suitable for playfully sitting on a saddle and, for example, simulating riding a horse for children.

[0004] DE 202 14 204 Ul of fenbart describes a saddle holder. A cantilever beam is used to support the saddle. The device projects a considerable distance from a wall and is for example, screwed to a wall using a mounting plate.

[0005] US Patent 2008 / 0105632 A1 describes a rack for equestrian equipment. The rack is suspended from, for example, a fence or stall partition using U-shaped clamps, allowing bridles and riding accessories to be hung on hooks.

[0006] The purpose of the invention is to improve the state of the art.

[0007] The problem is solved by a device for hanging bridles, in particular a bridle holder and / or a holder, with at least one base body, wherein the at least one base body has at least one wall mounting section, a support section and an outer surface facing away from the wall mounting section, wherein the wall mounting section can be mounted to a wall section with a fastening means and is associated with the wall section in a mounted position, and wherein the support section is oriented against a direction of gravity and is configured for placing a bridle and / or a holder onto it from the direction of the outer surface, so that the bridle and / or the holder is received and suspended in a placed position on the support section and held against the direction of gravity, wherein the fastening means has a first magnet.wherein the first magnet is mechanically received in or on at least one base body and attached to the wall mounting section, is assigned and the assembly of at least one The base body is attached to a metallic wall section by means of a holding force of the first magnet.

[0008] This allows a suitable device to be mounted using only magnetic forces, for example, on widely used, at least partially metallic, stall partitions, stall fronts, wall protection panels, or similar structures, particularly in horse housing facilities. Furthermore, the design of the fastener with a primary magnet allows for flexible placement of the device without leaving damage or marks on the respective wall sections. Additionally, with a sufficiently flat design between the wall section and the outer surface, the device can be designed so that it protrudes as little as possible into the animal housing area and is therefore difficult or impossible for animals to remove.

[0009] The following terms are explained in this context:

[0010] A "device for hanging bridles" refers to a device suitable for hanging "bridles," that is, rope-like knitted materials for leading riding and draft animals. Such bridles have a so-called headstall made of straps for the animal's head, as well as so-called lead ropes and / or reins, which can be guided by a rider's hand to lead the animal. In particular, "bits," i.e., bridles, are included. Bridles are known both with and without a bit, as well as "halters." A common feature of these different types of bridles is that they often consist of numerous straps, for example made of leather or fabric, making them very unwieldy to hang up. "Hanging up" here refers specifically to temporarily placing the bridle in a fixed position, especially one held only by gravity.

[0011] A "base body" refers to a body that essentially forms the device and can be made of, for example, plastic, wood, or metal. It should be noted that "the base body" is at least a single base body, but can also consist of several base body parts, for example, to simplify the manufacturing and / or packaging of the device. In this case, several base body parts are joined together to form the base body, whereby, for example, individual functions or functional components of the base body can be located on or in different base body parts. Therefore, in the following, whenever the "base body" is mentioned, an alternative with multiple base body parts is also covered. The base body is shaped in such a way that a "wall mounting section" is provided, which can be arranged on a "wall section," i.e., for example, on a metallic component or a metal plate.The wall mounting section is essentially flat or partially flat, so that a flat mounting on the respective wall section is possible. In contrast, a "support section" is a physical section of the base body or a physical area attached to the base body onto which appropriate bridle equipment can be placed for temporary suspension. Opposite the wall mounting section, i.e., essentially facing away from it, is an "outer surface" which need not have a specific shape. This outer surface faces the operator and is oriented in the direction from which appropriate bridle equipment can be suspended onto the device.

[0012] A "fastening means" is any means by which the wall mounting section can be attached to the wall section. For example, such a fastening means, particularly in devices of this type, is a screw or a hook. According to the invention, a "magnet" is provided here, i.e., a body that generates a magnetic field in its surroundings and can thus, for example, produce a magnetic attraction to metallic objects. Each magnet generates a corresponding "holding force," which acts as the mechanical adhesive force of the magnet on a metallic surface or a metallic object. The "mounted position" refers to the usual operating position of the device according to the invention, in which the wall mounting section is attached to the wall section, i.e., "mounted and assigned," and the holding force takes effect.

[0013] The support section is oriented against the direction of gravity, meaning that the bridle can only rest on it by gravity and, for example, cannot slip off. In particular, at least part of the support section is flat or essentially flat, i.e., horizontal. "Designed for placing a bridle and / or halter from the outer surface" in this context refers to a design of the support section such that the bridle can be guided towards the wall section and then placed on the support section; for example, the support section is shaped in such a way that a stable position is created with the bridle placed on it.

[0014] In this context, the "placed position" describes a position of use for the bridle, in which, for example, one or more straps or strands of the bridle lie on the support section and, for example, the bridle is suspended from a steel wall in such a way that contact with the ground and the associated soiling can be ruled out.

[0015] According to the invention, the first magnet is "mechanically received in or on the base body", i.e., for example, pressed into the base body, glued to the base body, or connected to the base body by means of a screw connection in such a way that the magnetic forces emitted by the magnet are mechanically transmitted to the base body, so that the magnet serves as a holding device, It also serves as a fastening device for the base body to a metallic surface. For example, the magnet can also be directly overmolded with plastic in a base body manufactured as a plastic injection-molded part, or embedded in the base body or in one or more of its components in some other way.

[0016] To enable the device to be adapted to different surfaces or metallic structures with varying adhesive strengths, the fastener features a second magnet, a third magnet, and / or a further magnet. The second magnet, the third magnet, and / or the further magnet are mechanically integrated into the base body and assigned to the wall mounting section, thus allowing the base body to be mounted to the metallic wall section by means of the holding force exerted by the second magnet, the third magnet, and / or the further magnet. For example, the holding force of each individual magnet, or the sum of the holding forces of different magnets, can be dimensioned such that the overall holding force is sufficient to securely hold the weight of the device and the weight of the holder and / or bridle.For example, the total holding force can be two or even three times that required in a static application, so that tearing off or falling off of the device when removing the holder or bridle due to introduced external forces is reliably avoided.

[0017] The second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet can be mechanically incorporated in the base body in different geometric arrangements, so that, for example, a rectangular arrangement spans the largest possible contact area and / or, for example, geometries frequently occurring on stable walls, such as T-shaped connections of steel beams, can be represented by corresponding arrangement patterns.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet is or are completely embedded in the wall mounting section.

[0019] "Fully embedded" in this context refers to a state in which the respective magnet is essentially completely enclosed within a local contour of the wall mounting section, so that no or only minimal components of the respective magnet protrude beyond the wall mounting section. This ensures that the respective magnets are mechanically protected to the best possible extent within the wall mounting section and can develop their maximum holding force through full contact with the wall mounting section. Alternatively, the respective magnet can also be surrounded by a part of the wall mounting section or within a part of the base body or base body component forming the wall mounting section, for example, within a base body formed by injection molding.

[0020] In particular, the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet, and / or the subsequent magnet, especially an outer surface of each magnet facing the wall section, form a partial wall section of the wall mounting section. Thus, direct or substantially direct contact of each magnet to reduce the distance can ideally be achieved to zero, thereby ensuring that the holding force of each magnet is fully and optimally developed. Technically induced deviations or, for example, a minimal overlap of the magnet with part of the base body are included here.

[0021] In one embodiment, the support section is curved in the mounted position against the direction of gravity, so that the support section is designed as an arc section and a respective edge section of the arc section is arranged along the direction of gravity below a center distance of the arc section.

[0022] Such a curve, designed similarly to a bridge arch, helps to securely place and hold the bridle, making slippage as unlikely as possible. Furthermore, it offers a high level of comfort and ensures the best possible protection for the bridle.

[0023] “Against the direction of gravity” describes the direction “upwards” in a typical position of the device, whereby respective edge sections, i.e. from one The central section consists of areas arranged essentially parallel to the wall section on both sides below the respective central section.

[0024] In particular, one curvature direction of the arched section is parallel or substantially parallel to the wall-mounted section, and thus one curvature axis is orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the wall-mounted section, so that the bridle and / or the holder is arranged parallel or substantially parallel to the wall section in the applied position. This design allows for the creation of a device that protrudes as flat as possible from the respective wall section, making it highly unlikely that the bridle will be pulled off by, for example, a horse or even a rider. This minimizes the risk of injury to, for example, a horse, especially if the outer surface is curved and / or rounded.

[0025] In one embodiment, a first rim bead and / or a second rim bead is assigned to the bearing section, wherein the respective rim bead is designed to protrude towards the bearing section in the opposite direction of gravity, so that slippage of the bridle, in particular the bit or the halter, in the direction of the wall mounting section and / or in the direction of the outer surface in the applied position is made more difficult and / or altered.

[0026] Such a "rim bead" is a volumetrically projecting bead, for example, along a transition line between the bearing surface and the outer surface. This bead forms an edge for the bridle, which would have to be overcome against the direction of gravity in order to move the bridle over it. Consequently, the unintentional falling of the bridle is prevented.

[0027] To enable the direct attachment of tools, such as scraping tools or other hoof trimming tools, to the device, one or more additional magnets are assigned to an outer contact surface of the base body. The additional magnet is designed and / or arranged in the outer contact surface to receive and hold a metallic tool. The outer contact surface can be located, for example, on the outer surface or on another surface of the base body, so that, for example, the additional magnet(s) can be used to attach a metallic tool to the outer surface of the device or below the device using magnetic holding forces.The additional magnet is, for example, arranged near a respective external contact surface, so that the holding forces are sufficient and / or the distance to the metallic tool in a holding position is small enough to hold the metallic tool.

[0028] In another embodiment, the respective additional magnets are assigned to the outer surface. and / or arranged in the outer surface, so that the outer contact surface is located on the outer surface.

[0029] In another embodiment, the additional magnet or magnets are embedded flush in the outer contact surface, particularly in the outer surface.

[0030] According to another embodiment, the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet, and / or further magnets, the additional magnet, and / or the additional magnets are / are neodymium magnets and / or pot magnets. A "neodymium magnet" refers to a magnet that is made, in particular, from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron and exhibits a particularly strong permanent magnetic force. A "pot magnet" refers to a pot-shaped magnet which, due to its geometry, has a particularly advantageous arrangement of magnetic fields and thus a higher holding force compared to, for example, flat magnets.

[0031] In another aspect, the problem is solved by using a device according to the previously described embodiments for hanging bridles, in particular for hanging a bit and / or a halter.

[0032] This allows for particularly easy and secure storage of a suitable bridle, enabling, for example, a rider to safely stow the bridle when caring for or preparing a horse. The bridle makes it possible to use it without endangering the animal or having to accept the risk of the bridle falling off.

[0033] The invention will be further described using the following examples: This will be explained in more detail using examples. They show Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a [device] mounted on a box partition. Bridle holder, Figure 2 a schematic side view of the Bridle holder of Figure 1 , Figure 3 is a schematic side view of the Bridleholder of Figure 1 from a rear perspective opposite Figure 2 , Figure 4 is a schematic sectional view through the bridle holder of Figures 1 to 3. Figure 5 shows a schematic side view of the Bridle holder in an extended application, as well as Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the alternative application of the harness holder shown in Figure 5.

[0034] A bridle holder 101 has a one-piece base body 102, which forms a wall mounting section 103 in the form of a smooth surface. The bridle holder is attached to a wall mounting section 103. Box partition 201, shown here attached to a metal frame 203. This box partition 201 is shown here as an example; for instance, a box front wall and / or another metal arrangement can also be used. Approximately orthogonal to the wall mounting section 103, the base body 102 forms a curved support section 104, which is shaped upwards in the form of an arc section 105. On one underside, the base body 102 has a lower edge 107, which is slightly curved downwards for aesthetic reasons.

[0035] The arc section 105 is formed with a central elevation 121 and downwardly sloping end regions 123, so that overall an upwardly curved support section 104 is formed for receiving, for example, bridles.

[0036] In the direction of the wall mounting section 103, an edge 125 is arranged along the arched section 105, which is essentially horizontal. This horizontal edge 125 conforms to the shape of the arched section 105, creating a curved, cylindrical surface. A raised edge 126 is formed on the base body 102, facing away from the wall mounting section 103, to terminate the support section 104. The edge 125 and the raised edge 126 thus prevent, for example, a bridle suspended from the bridle holder 101 from falling off on both sides and also define the channel-shaped cross-section of the support section 104. The support section 104 is therefore designed as an arched channel.

[0037] Below the support section 104, i.e., on an underside of the base body 102, an inward curve 128 is arranged, which forms the transition from the edge bead 126 towards a free space 129. Thus, the bridle holder 101 is hollowed out on the underside, reducing its weight.

[0038] A magnet 131 is pressed into the wall mounting section 103. Its contact surface, flush with the wall mounting section 103, enables magnetic attachment to the frame 203 of the box partition 201 via a contact 181. It should be noted that the magnet 131 is shown here as an example of a single magnet; however, multiple magnets can also be embedded or arranged in the area of ​​the wall mounting section 103, for example, to support a higher weight or load, or to form a larger contact area spanned by the magnets.

[0039] In the area of ​​the lower edge 107, another magnet 133 is embedded, which allows the attachment of a metallic tool, in this example a hoof pick 301. For this purpose, the magnet 133 is embedded in the base body 102 essentially flush with the lower edge 107 in the example shown here and allows the hoof pick 301, which has a handle 303 and a brush 305, to be suspended from a metallic scraper hook 307 also arranged on the hoof pick 301. Such a magnet analogous to magnet 133 can be located both in the area of ​​the lower edge 107 and, for example, in the area of ​​the inner curve 128. and / or of the free space 129 in order to be able to magnetically suspend further or other tools.

[0040] The application of the bridle holder 101 is as follows:

[0041] The bridle holder is carried, for example, in a rider's grooming box and can then be magnetically attached to any metallic object, such as the frame 203, for example in a rented or boarding stable. This is achieved by bringing the wall mounting section into contact with the frame 203 and the bridle holder 101 being firmly attached to the frame 203 by means of the holding force or adhesive force of the magnet 131. The raised section 121 is oriented upwards, so that the support section 104 points upwards. Bridles, such as a halter or a bit, can then be hung over the groove-shaped support section 104, so that the bridle does not lie on the ground and, for example, become dirty.Other tools taken from the grooming box, such as brush 301, can then be arranged on magnet 133 or another magnet arranged analogously, so that the hands remain free to, for example, groom a horse with a brush and still retain quick access to brush 301. Reference character list 101 Bridle Holders 102 Basic bodies 103 Wall installation section 104th edition section 105 arc section 107 bottom edge 121 Survey 123 End range 125 edge 126 Edge ridge 127 Exterior area 128 Inward curvature 129 Free space 131 Magnet 133 Magnet 141 contact area 181 Contact 201 Box partition 203 frames 301 hoof picks 303 Grip 305 brush 307 scratching hooks

Claims

Patent claims:

1. Device (101) for hanging bridles, in particular bridle holders and / or halter holders, with at least one base body (102), wherein the base body (102) has at least one wall mounting section (103), a support section (104) and a side facing away from the wall mounting section (103). The outer surface (127) is characterized in that the wall mounting section (103) can be mounted to a wall section (203) with a fastening means (131) and is associated with the wall section (203) in a mounted position, and the support section (104) is oriented against a direction of gravity and is designed for placing a bridle and / or a halter on it from the direction of the outer surface (127), so that the bridle and / or the halter is suspended in a placed position on the support section (104) and is held against the direction of gravity, characterized in that the fastening means (131) has a first magnet (131).wherein the first magnet (131) is mechanically received in or on the at least one base body (102) and is associated with the wall mounting section (103) and mounting (181) of the at least one base body (102) on a metallic wall section (203) is made possible by means of a holding force of the first magnet (131).

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening means (131) comprises a second magnet, a third magnet and / or a further magnet, wherein the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet is or are mechanically received in the base body (102) and assigned to the wall mounting section (103) and thus enables the base body (102) to be mounted on the metallic wall section (203) by means of a holding force. of the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first magnet (131), the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet is or are, in particular, completely embedded in the wall mounting section (103). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first magnet (131), the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet, in particular an outer surface (141) of the respective magnet (131) facing the wall section (203), forms or form a partial wall section (141) of the wall mounting section (103).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support section (104) is curved in the mounted position against the direction of gravity, such that the support section (104) is formed as an arc section (105) and a respective edge section (123) of the arc section (105) is arranged along the direction of gravity below a central section (121) of the arc section (105). Device according to claim 5, characterized in that a curvature direction of the arc section (105) is parallel or substantially parallel to the wall mounting section (103) and thus a curvature axis is formed orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the wall mounting section (103), such that the bridle and / or the halter is arranged in the placed position parallel or substantially parallel to the wall section (103). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support section has a firstA rim bead (125) and / or a second rim bead (126) is assigned, wherein the respective rim bead (125, 126) projects forward against the direction of gravity relative to the support section (104), so that slippage of the bridle, in particular the bit or halter, towards the wall contact section (103) and / or towards the outer surface (127) in the applied position is made more difficult and / or prevented. A device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an additional magnet (133) or several additional magnets are assigned to an outer contact surface (107, 128) of the base body (102), wherein the additional magnet (133) is designed and / or arranged for receiving and holding a metallic tool (301) on the outer contact surface (107, 128). Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the additional magnet (133) or the additional magnets are assigned to the outer surface (127) and / or in the outer surface (127) is or are arranged so that the outer The contact surface (107, 128) is arranged on the outer surface (128). Device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the additional magnet (133) or the additional magnets are, in particular, flush with the outer surface. contact area (107, 128) , especially in the outer surface (128) , is or are embedded. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first magnet (131) , the second magnet , the third magnet and / or the further magnet , the additional magnet (133) and / or the additional magnets comprise or comprise a neodymium magnet and / or a pot magnet . Use of a device (101) according to one of the preceding claims for hanging bridles, in particular a bridle and / or a halter.