Holding device for attaching an insert to a shelf post

Abstract

Holding device (24) for attaching an insert, in particular a shelf tray (15), to a shelf upright (1), characterized by a holding bracket (26) attachable to or attached to the insert, with at least one first holding tongue (32, 33) for engaging a first receiving opening (8) in a rear area of ​​a shelf upright (1) and with at least one second holding tongue (36, 37) for engaging a second receiving opening (11) in a front area of ​​the shelf upright (1), wherein the first holding tongue (32, 33) and the second holding tongue (36, 37) have at least substantially the same orientation and can be inserted into the receiving openings (8, 11) of the shelf upright (1) when the holding bracket (26) is moved along an insertion direction (E) into a holding position.as well as a locking element (28) articulated on the retaining bracket (26) and movable between a deflected locking position for securing the retaining bracket (26) in the holding position by engaging a locking receptacle (20) of the shelf post (1) and a pivoted release position for releasing the retaining bracket (26) from the shelf post (1).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a holding device for attaching an insert part to a shelf post according to the preamble of claim 1 as well as to an insert part according to claim 14 and a shelf system according to claim 15.

[0002] From the prior art according to EP 3 569 108 A1, a shelving system for installation in a vehicle is known, comprising vertical shelf posts and inserts arranged horizontally between the shelf posts and designed as shelf troughs. In the shelving system, fastening elements are inserted into the shelf posts and pressed into holes in the shelf posts at a desired height and secured to the shelf post by the action of a spring or by screwing. For attachment to the shelf post, the inserts have recesses on their underside in the form of a T-shaped groove into which the fastening elements fixed to the shelf post can engage. In addition, the inserts are secured by screws which are screwed into the fastening elements from the inside of the inserts.

[0003] Furthermore, DE 6 803 064 U discloses a shelf with longitudinal cross members that can be detachably attached to the shelf posts. Welded to each end of the cross member is a metal plate with two hook-like projections that can be inserted into slots in the shelf post from above.

[0004] Finally, from the general state of the art, in particular outside the vehicle sector, shelves are known which have inserts arranged between two vertical shelf posts, such as shelves, drawers or trays, which are screwed to the shelf posts.

[0005] A disadvantage of the solutions known from the prior art is that the secure attachment of inserts, such as a shelf tray, a drawer or a cabinet insert, to the shelf posts of a shelving system and, in particular, the removal and repositioning of the inserts is cumbersome and time-consuming.

[0006] The object is therefore to provide a holding device for an insert that enables simple, quick, and especially secure attachment of the insert to a shelf post, as well as simple and quick release and repositioning of the insert. Furthermore, the object is to provide an insert with such a holding device and a shelving system that is particularly suitable for installation in a vehicle.

[0007] This object is achieved with a holding device according to claim 1, an insert part according to claim 14 and with a shelving system according to claim 15. Advantageous embodiments and expedient further developments of the invention can be found in the subclaims.

[0008] The holding device according to the invention for attaching an insert part, in particular a shelf trough, to a shelf post comprises a holding bracket that can be attached or is attached to the insert part and has at least one first holding tongue for engaging in a first receiving opening in a rear region of a shelf post and at least one second holding tongue for engaging in a second receiving opening in a front region of the shelf post. The shelf post is preferably a vertically upwardly projecting shelf post whose receiving openings are open at least substantially towards the same side of the shelf post. The receiving openings are preferably essentially slot-shaped receiving openings, i.e. receiving openings whose length is a multiple of their width. Particularly preferably, the longitudinal directions of the slot-shaped receiving openings each extend along the vertical longitudinal axis of the shelf post.The retaining tongue preferably has a corresponding design for engaging in these essentially slot-shaped receiving openings. In particular, the at least one first retaining tongue and the at least one second retaining tongue (preferably all retaining tongues in the case of a plurality of first and second retaining tongues) have essentially the same orientation. The retaining tongues are particularly preferably arranged essentially parallel to one another. Upon displacement of the retaining bracket or the insert part comprising the retaining bracket along an insertion direction, the retaining tongues can be inserted into the receiving openings of the shelf post. The insertion direction is in particular a direction running from the front region of the shelf post towards the rear region of the shelf post, preferably a direction running in the transverse direction or transversely to the longitudinal direction of the shelf post.An insert part having the retaining bracket can thus be attached to a shelf post fixed to a floor by a user from an externally accessible front side by inserting the retaining tongues into the receiving openings.

[0009] The holding device according to the invention further comprises a locking element arranged in an articulated manner on the holding bracket for securing the holding bracket in a holding position, in which the holding tongues are inserted into the receiving openings, on the shelf post. The locking element is preferably pivotably attached to the holding bracket via a joint arranged between the first and second holding tongues. In particular, the locking element is pivotable between a deflected or pivoted-out securing position, in which the locking element engages in a locking receptacle of the shelf post when the holding bracket is in the holding position, and a pivoted-in release position for releasing the holding bracket from the shelf post. In particular, the locking of the locking element in the securing position with the locking receptacle of the shelf post prevents displacement of the holding bracket against the insertion direction and thus prevents the holding tongues from being removed from the receiving openings of the shelf post.The locking element arranged in the securing position thus ensures that the retaining bracket or the insert part connected to it is attached to the shelf post in a way that is secured against accidental release. By moving the locking element into the release position, the retaining bracket can be pushed out quickly and easily in the opposite direction to the insertion direction and the retaining tongues of the retaining bracket can be removed from the receiving openings or the insert part can be released from the shelf post. The design of the holding device according to the invention also makes it possible, in particular, to attach the insert part in a new position on the shelf post, i.e. to reposition the insert part and secure the insert part in this new position, in a quick and advantageous manner. In particular, no complex screwing is required to securely fix the insert part to the shelf post.

[0010] The retaining bracket is preferably a curved retaining bracket, at the (opposite) ends of which the retaining tongues are arranged, said retaining tongues being aligned in the same manner. It is particularly preferably a one-piece retaining bracket, in particular a curved retaining plate or a curved retaining strip. In an advantageous embodiment, the retaining bracket can comprise a fastening section for arrangement on an insert part, at one end of which the first retaining tongue or tongues are arranged, in particular projecting relative to the fastening section, and at the other end of which a substantially U-shaped section is arranged, comprising the second retaining tongue or tongues. The aforementioned embodiments result in a particularly stable and easy-to-manufacture design of the retaining bracket.

[0011] In an advantageous embodiment, the retaining tongues extend parallel to an arrangement surface via which the retaining bracket is or can be arranged on an insert part, specifically parallel to the fastening section. The retaining tongues are preferably arranged offset from one another with respect to the arrangement surface of the retaining bracket, in particular such that the second retaining tongue, which can be inserted into a front receiving opening of the shelf post, is arranged at a greater distance from the arrangement surface than the first retaining tongue, which can be inserted into a rear receiving opening of the shelf post. The described embodiments enable the retaining tongues to be inserted into the receiving openings of the shelf post in a simple and advantageous manner when the insert part having the retaining bracket is displaced along the insertion direction.

[0012] In an advantageous embodiment, the retaining bracket has two first retaining tongues and / or two second retaining tongues, specifically an upper retaining tongue for engaging in an upper receiving opening and a lower retaining tongue for engaging in a lower receiving opening of a shelf post having a plurality of first or second receiving openings. The first / second receiving openings are preferably adjacent receiving openings separated from one another by a web, wherein the web is inserted into a recess between the upper and lower retaining tongues when the retaining tongues are inserted into the receiving openings. By providing two first or second retaining tongues, which engage in two first or second receiving openings when the retaining bracket is in the held position, a particularly resilient and stable arrangement of the retaining bracket on the shelf post is achieved.

[0013] In an advantageous embodiment, the locking element can be pivoted against the action of a spring element from the securing position forming the basic position into the release position. In particular, the locking element can be resiliently pre-tensioned in the securing position. The locking element is preferably formed by a locking plate which is arranged on the retaining bracket via a joint and has a (front) locking edge pointing in the direction of the second retaining tongue, which in the securing position bears against a contact surface of the locking receptacle which prevents movement counter to the insertion direction. The contact surface is arranged in particular on the front side of the locking receptacle arranged in the direction of the second retaining tongue or forms this contact surface. The resilient arrangement of the locking element in the securing position ensures that the locking element automatically engages in the locking receptacle of the shelf post when the retaining bracket is moved into the holding position.snaps into place and is held in this locking position.

[0014] The locking element preferably comprises an actuating element for pivoting the locking element from the securing position into the release position. In an expedient embodiment, the locking element is formed by a curved locking plate. For example, the locking plate can have a locking section arranged on the retaining bracket via a joint, which includes a locking edge for engaging in the locking receptacle of the shelf post, as well as an actuating section surrounding the actuating element, which forms an angle with the locking section. The actuating element is preferably guided outwards through an opening in the retaining bracket, for example an opening arranged between an upper second retaining tongue and a lower second retaining tongue, preferably a circumferentially limited opening.The actuating element can, in particular, be an elongated actuating web of the actuating section, which extends outwardly into an opening in the retaining bracket that partially accommodates this section. By the actuating element resting against the edges or corners of the opening, the maximum deflection of the locking element can be limited. In particular, the actuating element can rest against the edges of the opening in the locking position and / or the release position, or the locking position and / or the release position can be formed by the actuating element resting against the edges of the opening.

[0015] In a further advantageous embodiment, the holding device has a cover which at least partially conceals the holding bracket and has a cover opening for actuating an internal actuating element, i.e. one which ends before the outside of the cover. Particularly preferably, an actuating element guided through an opening in the holding bracket ends within the cover opening. The internal arrangement can prevent accidental actuation of the actuating element and thus unintentional movement of the locking element into the release position. To actuate the actuating element through the cover opening, a tool such as a slotted screwdriver is preferably required. In an alternative embodiment, guiding the actuating element outwards through the cover opening is also conceivable. This enables simple and, in particular, tool-free actuation of the actuating element.To prevent unintentional actuation, the actuating element can be secured, for example, by a further safety component that engages in the movement path of the actuating element.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the holding device has a feed element arranged on the holding bracket, by means of which the holding bracket attached to the shelf post, in particular the holding bracket arranged in the holding position, is pushed outwards against the insertion direction or in the direction of the front of the shelf post having the second receiving opening. As a result, the locking element is also pressed into or against the locking receptacle. In particular, under the action of the feed element, a locking edge of the locking element is pressed against a contact surface of the locking receptacle. When the holding device is attached to the shelf post, the feed element is preferably moved against the action of a spring element from an extended basic position, in particular a spring-biased basic position, into a retracted advanced position.Specifically, the advance element is displaced from the home position into the advance position by abutting the shelf post, in particular by abutting abutment element of the advance element against a rear region of the shelf post having the first receiving opening. In a particularly compact and stable embodiment, the abutment element can, for example, be a abutment web arranged between an upper and a lower first retaining tongue and, when the holding device is inserted into the holding position, abuts a web between two first receiving openings of the shelf post. The advance element can, in particular, be displaceably guided between the home position and the advance position in a cover arranged on the retaining bracket.By pressing the retaining bracket under the action of the advance element against the insertion direction and pressing the locking element against the locking receptacle, the insert part is arranged on the shelf post without play and is secured against wobbling. This is particularly advantageous for shelving systems installed in vehicles, where a loose attachment of the insert part to the shelf post must be avoided, especially due to the resulting wobbling of the insert part when the vehicle moves. In particular, a loose attachment of the insert part to the shelf post would cause annoying noises. Furthermore, if the insert part wobbled, there would be a risk that objects arranged in the insert part could be knocked off or ejected, or that the insert part could even become detached from the shelf post. Furthermore, wobbling of the insert part would also lead to long-term damage to the holding device or the insert part.

[0017] The invention further relates to an insert part, in particular a shelf trough with at least one holding device as described above arranged thereon. The insert part preferably has two holding devices on opposite side parts of the insert part, via which the insert part can be attached to two shelf posts of a shelf that are arranged at a distance from one another. The holding bracket is preferably welded, riveted, screwed, glued or otherwise fastened to the insert part. This ensures a secure and load-bearing attachment of the holding bracket to the insert part. Alternatively, it is also possible for the holding bracket to be formed integrally with the insert part or a part of the insert part, in particular a side part.

[0018] Furthermore, a shelf post for attaching an insert part having a holding device as described above is disclosed. The shelf post is preferably an extruded profile. Specifically, the shelf post has the same cross-sectional profile from its lower to its upper end. In particular, the shelf post is intended for upright arrangement on a floor, for example for attachment to a vehicle floor. In this vertically standing arrangement of the shelf post, the longitudinal axis of the shelf post runs along the vertical and the transverse axis of the shelf post runs along the horizontal. The shelf post comprises a first side wall, a second side wall, a first or front end wall connecting the side walls, and a second or rear end wall connecting the side walls. The first side wall is in particular the side wall pointing in the direction of the insert part.The first side wall has, in particular in the region of the second, rear end wall, an outwardly projecting section or a projecting shoulder with at least one first receiving opening on the side facing towards the first, front end wall. The projecting section preferably has a plurality of first receiving openings, arranged one above the other, in particular as seen along the longitudinal axis of the shelf post. Furthermore, the first end wall has at least one second receiving opening, preferably a plurality of second receiving openings, arranged one above the other, in particular as seen along the longitudinal axis of the shelf post. The receiving openings are preferably essentially slot-shaped receiving openings whose longitudinal directions extend along the longitudinal axis of the shelf post.In the described embodiment, the first and second receiving openings are open at least substantially to the same side, specifically toward the front of the shelf post formed by the front end wall. In particular, the insertion of a retaining bracket or the retaining tongues of a retaining bracket into the receiving openings, which have at least substantially the same orientation, takes place along an insertion direction running perpendicular to the longitudinal axis or parallel to the transverse axis of the shelf post. In particular, the insertion of the insert part takes place from the front of the shelf post. This embodiment provides for simple and advantageous insertion of an insert part with a retaining bracket having retaining tongues designed and arranged correspondingly to the receiving openings.

[0019] In an advantageous embodiment, the shelf post comprises a receiving groove or a receiving channel having the first receiving openings and / or the second receiving openings. The retaining tongues of a retaining bracket can be introduced through the receiving openings into the receiving groove and received thereby. The receiving groove extends in particular along the longitudinal axis of the shelf post. Adjacent receiving openings of the receiving grooves are separated from one another by a web. As a result, in addition to the lateral limitation by the side surfaces of the receiving grooves, the receiving openings are each delimited by a web on the underside and the top side, as seen in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the shelf post. The receiving openings and the retaining tongues of a retaining bracket suitable for attaching an insert part to the shelf post are preferably designed to correspond to one another.The receiving openings are limited on all sides, thus limiting any movement of the retaining tongues inserted into them.

[0020] In an advantageous embodiment, the second side wall, which in particular points away from the insert part or outwards, and / or the rear, second end wall has a holding receptacle. The holding receptacles can in particular be holding grooves and / or holding receptacle openings for attaching further insert components to the shelf post. However, a smooth or closed design of the second side wall and / or the rear end wall is also possible. Alternatively, a design of the second side wall analogous to or mirror-symmetrical to the first side wall is also possible, so that insert components can be attached to both sides of the shelf post.

[0021] The invention further relates to a shelving system for installation in a vehicle. The shelving system comprises two shelf posts described above and an insert, in particular a shelf tray, which can be securely attached to the facing side walls of the shelf posts via the above-described retaining devices. The insert specifically has a retaining device on each of the opposite side parts, via which the insert is or can be securely attached to the side walls of the shelf post.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the shelving system, the locking element, in particular the locking element which is spring-loaded in the securing position as the basic or starting position, is briefly deflected towards the release position when the retaining bracket is inserted with the retaining tongues into the receiving openings of the shelf post. This can occur in particular when the locking element rests against the shelf post, specifically by resting against the first side wall pointing in the direction of the retaining bracket. Due to the spring-loaded locking element in the securing position, when the retaining bracket is moved into the holding position, the locking element automatically locks or snaps into the locking receptacle of the standard post, whereby the retaining bracket is securely arranged on the shelf post in the holding position. An external force must be applied to move the locking element, which is pre-loaded in the securing position, into the release position.The aforementioned spring-loaded mounting of the locking element thus prevents accidental loosening of the insert part attached to the shelf post in a simple and reliable manner.

[0023] These and other features, advantages, and effects of the holding device according to the invention, as well as the insert and the shelving system, are evident from the following embodiment described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a perspective view of a shelving system according to the invention comprising two shelf posts and a shelf tray; Fig. 2 a perspective view of a section of the left shelf post from Fig. 1; Fig. 3 a perspective view of a section of the right shelf post from Fig. 1; Fig. 4 a perspective view of a section of the shelf tray from Fig. 1 in the area of ​​a holding device; Fig. 5 the representation according to Fig. 4 without the covers of the holding device which partially cover the holding bracket; Fig. 6 a front view of the shelf tray and the holding device according to Fig. 5; Fig. 7 a plan view of the shelf tray and the holding device according to Fig. 5; Fig. 8 a perspective view of the attachment of the shelf tray via the holding device to a shelf post; Fig. 9 to Fig. 11 individual steps of attaching the shelf tray to a shelf post; Fig. 12 to Fig. 14 individual steps of removing the shelf tray from the shelf post.

[0024] Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a shelving system according to the invention. The shelving system shown has two shelf posts 1, 1' standing vertically on a base (not shown), which are designed as extruded profiles. For example, the shelf posts 1, 1' can be attached to a vehicle floor via brackets (not shown). The two shelves described below with reference to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, each of the shelf posts 1, 1' described in detail comprises a first or inner side wall 2, 2' on the side facing the other shelf post 1, 1', a second or outer side wall 3, 3', a first or front end wall 4, 4' connecting the side walls 2, 2', and a second or rear end wall 5, 5' connecting the side walls 2, 2', 3, 3'. Between the shelf posts 1, 1', Fig. 1, three insert parts designed as shelf trays 15 are arranged, each comprising a base 16, a rear wall 17, a front wall 18 and two side parts 19. By means of two holding devices 24 arranged on the side parts 19, which are described below with reference to Fig. 4 to Fig. 7, the shelf troughs 15 are attached to the two shelf posts 1, 1', specifically to their mutually facing inner side walls 2, 2'. Instead of the shelf troughs 15 shown as examples, inserts designed as shelves, drawers, cabinet inserts, or otherwise, which serve to hold goods, or inserts which serve to increase the stability of the shelving system by bracing the shelf posts 1, 1', can also be arranged between the shelf posts 1, 1'.

[0025] Fig. 2 shows a section of the left shelf post 1 from Fig. 1 in detail. The direction of the second shelf post 1' from Fig. 1, has a projecting section 6 or a projecting projection at the end facing the rear end wall 5. The projecting section 6 comprises a channel or a receiving groove 7 running along the longitudinal axis L of the shelf post 1 with a plurality of slot-shaped first receiving openings 8 arranged one above the other. Adjacent first receiving openings 8 are each separated from one another by a web 9. On the front end wall 4, the shelf post 1 has a channel or a receiving groove 10 running vertically or along the longitudinal axis L of the shelf post 1 with a plurality of slot-shaped second receiving openings 11 arranged one above the other. Adjacent second receiving openings 11 are each separated from one another by a web 12. As in Fig. 2, the first and second receiving openings 8, 11 extending in the longitudinal direction L have essentially the same alignment or orientation. In particular, the receiving openings 8, 11 are open towards the first end wall 4 of the shelf post 1, which forms the front side. Furthermore, the inner side wall 2 of the shelf post 1 has, in the front area or adjacent to the front receiving groove 10, a locking receptacle 20 for receiving a locking element 28 of the holding device 24, described in detail below. The locking receptacle 20 is delimited in the direction of the front end wall 4 by a contact surface 21. On the side facing the rear end wall 5, the locking receptacle 20 further has an insertion bevel 22. On the second side wall 3 and on the second or rear end wall 5, the shelf post 1 has holding receptacles 13, 14. Insert components, for example, can be suspended from these holding receptacles 13, 14.However, other designs of the second side wall 3 and the rear end wall 5 are also possible, in particular differently designed and / or arranged holding receptacles 13, 14.

[0026] The Fig. 3, the right shelf post 1' shown in detail is designed as a middle shelf post 1', in which, with the corresponding arrangement of further shelf posts 1, the attachment of shelf trays 15 to both side walls 2', 3' is possible. The two side walls 2', 3' are analogous to the Fig. 2 shown inner side wall 2 of the left shelf post 1, specifically mirror images of each other. For the attachment of shelf trays 15 to each of the side walls 2', 3', the Fig. 3, the shelf post 1' specifically has two outwardly projecting sections 6' provided with first receiving openings 8' and, on the front end face 4', two rows of second receiving openings 11' separated from each other by a longitudinal web 23. Analogous to the shelf post from Fig. 2, the shelf post 1' has a holding fixture 14' on the rear end wall 5', via which insert components can be suspended from the shelf post 1.

[0027] As an alternative to the exemplary design shown, the shelving system can of course also be designed from Fig. 1 is conceivable, in which the right shelf post 1' is analogous to the one in Fig. 2, ie in which only on one side wall 2' shelf trays 15 can be attached. Accordingly, a design is also conceivable in which the left shelf post 1 consists of Fig. 1 analogous to that in Fig. 3 shown shelf posts 1'.

[0028] Fig. 4 shows a section of a shelf tray 15 from Fig. 1 in perspective view with a view of the left side part 19 and the holding device 24 attached thereto, by means of which the shelf tray 15 is fixed to the left shelf post 1 from Fig. 1. The holding device 24 for fastening the shelf tray 15 to the Fig. The right shelf post 1' shown in Figure 1 is designed analogously or identically to this.

[0029] In the Fig. 4, the holding device 24 is shown in the configuration intended for normal use with a cover 25 partially covering the holding device 24, which in this case comprises a rear cover part 25a and a front cover part 25b. In addition to partially concealing the holding device 24, the cover parts 25a, 25b also serve, in particular, to guide an actuating element 44 and a feed element 29, as described in more detail below. A representation of the holding device 24 without the two cover parts 25a, 25b is shown in the perspective view in Fig. 5 and in a side view in Fig. 6 and in a plan view in Fig. 7 shown.

[0030] The holding device 24 comprises, in addition to the cover parts 25a, 25b, as shown in particular in Fig. 5 to Fig. 7, a retaining bracket 26 fastened to the side part 19 of the shelf tray 15, a locking element 28 arranged on the retaining bracket 26 via a joint 27, and a feed element 29. The retaining bracket 26 is in this case a one-piece, curved retaining bracket 26. The elongated retaining bracket 26 is attached to the side part 19 of the shelf tray 15 via a straight fastening section 30, which forms an arrangement surface on the side part 19 of the shelf tray 15. Fig. 5 rear and in Fig. 6 left end, the retaining bracket 26 has a first or rear retaining tongue arrangement 31 projecting relative to the fastening section 30. The first retaining tongue arrangement 31 specifically has an upper retaining tongue 32 and a lower retaining tongue 33, which are separated from one another by a recess 34. The retaining tongues 32, 33 of the first retaining tongue arrangement 31 serve, as described in detail below, to engage in two adjacent first receiving openings 8 of the shelf post 1. The web 9 separating the adjacent receiving openings 8 can be arranged in the recess 34. On the opposite, in Fig. 5 front and in Fig. 6 right-hand end, the retaining bracket 26 has a substantially U-shaped or arcuate section, at the end of which is located a second or front retaining tongue arrangement 35. Analogous to the first retaining tongue arrangement 31, the second retaining tongue arrangement 35 also has an upper retaining tongue 36 and a lower retaining tongue 37, which are separated from one another by a recess 38. Corresponding to the retaining tongues 32, 33 of the first retaining tongue arrangement 31, the two retaining tongues 36, 37 of the second retaining tongue arrangement 35 are designed to engage in adjacent second receiving openings 11 of the shelf post 1, wherein the web 12 separating the adjacent receiving openings 11 can be arranged in the recess 38. Due to the aforementioned U-shaped bend of the retaining bracket 26, the retaining tongues 32, 33 of the first retaining tongue arrangement 31 and the retaining tongues 36, 37 of the second retaining tongue arrangement 35 have substantially the same orientation.In particular, the retaining tongues 32, 33, 36, 37 extend parallel to the plane of the side part 19 of the shelf tray 15 or to the fastening section 30 of the retaining bracket 26 along an insertion direction E. As can be seen in particular from . Fig. 5 and Fig. 7, the second retaining tongue arrangement 35 protrudes somewhat further from the side part 19 of the shelf tray 15 or the fastening section 30 of the retaining bracket 26 than the first retaining tongue arrangement 31.

[0031] The locking element 28 is in the present embodiment, as particularly in Fig. 7, is designed as a bent component, specifically as a bent sheet metal. The locking element 28 is connected in an articulated manner to the retaining bracket 26 via a joint component 39 arranged on the fastening section 30. Specifically, the joint component 39 and the locking element 28 have corresponding guide receptacles, which together with a (steel) axle inserted therein form the joint 27. The locking element 28 is held in the position shown in FIG. 1 by a spring element 41 arranged between a bevel 40 of the joint component 39 and the locking element 28. Fig. 7 shown, deflected position. To secure the retaining bracket 26 in a holding position described in more detail below, in which the retaining tongues 32, 33, 36, 37 engage in receiving openings 8, 11 of the shelf post 1, the locking element 28 has a locking edge 42, which serves to engage in the locking receptacle 20 of the shelf post 1. Furthermore, the locking element 28 has an actuating section 43, via which the locking element 28 can be pivoted in the direction of the fastening section 30, whereby the locking edge 42, as described below with reference to Fig. 12 to Fig. 14, is brought out of engagement with the locking receptacle 20. The actuating section 43 is specifically formed by a front section of the locking element 28, which forms an angle with the rear (locking) section of the locking element 28 arranged on the joint 27 and having the locking edge 42, in this case an angle of approximately 145°. The actuating section 43 has, specifically on the side directed towards the second retaining tongue arrangement 35, an actuating element 44, which is formed by an actuating web of the actuating section 43. The actuating element 44 is in this case formed by a Fig. 5 is guided through the opening 45 shown in the front, U-shaped section of the retaining bracket 26. Specifically, the pivoting of the locking element 28 outward or away from the fastening section 30 is limited by the fastening element 44 abutting the opening 45. Accordingly, the pivoting of the locking element 28 inward is also limited by the fastening web 44 abutting the opening 45.

[0032] As in Fig. 4, the front cover part 25b has a cover opening 46 corresponding to the opening 45, through which an actuation of the actuating element 44 is possible. The actuating element 44 of the presently shown embodiment is designed such that it ends within the recess of the front cover part 25b. To actuate the actuating element 44, as described below with reference to Fig. 12 to Fig. 14, a tool that can be inserted into the recess, such as a slotted screwdriver 50, is required. The described arrangement of the actuating element 44 is particularly advantageous for safety reasons, in order to prevent unintentional actuation of the actuating element 44 and thus pivoting of the locking element 28. However, embodiments are also conceivable in which the actuating element 44 protrudes outward beyond the front cover part 25b, so that manual actuation is possible.

[0033] The feed element 29 arranged in the rear area of ​​the retaining bracket 26 serves, as described below with reference to Fig. 11, to secure the arrangement of the locking element 28 in the locking receptacle 20 of the shelf post 1. For this purpose, the feed element 29 comprises a contact web 47, which projects into the recess 34 between the retaining tongues 32, 33 of the first retaining tongue arrangement 31 and serves for the below-described in detail contact with a web 9 between two adjacent first receiving openings 8 of the shelf post 1. The feed element 29 is Fig. 4 shown rear cover part 25a is attached to the retaining bracket 26. Specifically, the feed element 29 is in a guide receptacle (not shown) on the side of the rear cover part 25a facing the fastening section 30 between a Fig. 5 to Fig. 8 shown extended basic position and one shown for example in Fig. 11 to Fig. 13. The feed element 49 is pre-tensioned in the extended basic position by a spring element 49 arranged between two guide webs 48.

[0034] Fig. 8 shows the arrangement of the shelf tray 15 and the left shelf post 1 from Fig. 1 before inserting the retaining tabs 32, 33, 36, 37 into the receiving openings 8, 11. The cover parts 25a, 25b are not shown for the sole purpose of illustrating the design of the retaining device 24. Furthermore, not all reference numerals are shown for clarity.

[0035] In the top views from Fig. 9 to Fig. 11 is the attachment of the shelf tray 15 from Fig. 1 on the shelf post 1. For illustrative purposes, the cover parts 25a, 25b are not shown here either, and only the reference symbols relevant to understanding the attachment are shown.

[0036] As in Fig. 9, the shelf tray 15 is held at the desired height with the retaining tongue arrangements 31, 35 pointing in the direction of the receiving openings 8, 11 of the shelf post 1 by an operator and, as shown in Fig. 10, is moved towards the shelf post 1 along the insertion direction E, which in this case runs parallel to the transverse direction Q of the shelf post 1. During this displacement of the shelf trough 15 along the insertion direction E, the retaining tongues 32, 33, 36, 37 of the retaining tongue assemblies 31, 35 are inserted into the receiving openings 8, 11. Specifically, the retaining tongues 32, 33 of the first retaining tongue assembly 31 are inserted into two adjacent first receiving openings 8 and the retaining tongues 36, 37 of the second retaining tongue assembly 35 are inserted into two adjacent second receiving openings 11 of the shelf post 1. The webs 9, 12 separating the adjacent receiving openings 8, 11 are inserted into the respective recesses 34, 38 between the retaining tongues 32, 33, 36, 37. As in Fig. 10, the locking edge 42 of the locking element 28 rests against the inner side wall 2 of the shelf post 1 when the shelf tray 15 is inserted. The locking element 28 is thereby, starting from the Fig. 9, pivoted about the joint 27 in the direction of the shelf tray 15, in the present case into the release position. Furthermore, when the shelf tray 15 is pushed in the insertion direction E, the contact web 47 of the advance element 29 rests against the web 9 of the shelf post 1 engaging in the recess 34 of the first retaining tongue arrangement 31. As a result, the advance element 29 is displaced against the action of the spring element 49 in the direction of the second retaining tongue arrangement 35. Fig. 11, in which the retaining tongues 32, 33, 36, 37 are inserted into the receiving openings 8, 11 of the shelf post 1, the locking edge 42 of the locking element 28 automatically engages in the locking receptacle 20 of the shelf post 1 under the action of the spring element 41. In this securing position, the locking element 28 prevents the shelf tray 15 from being pushed out counter to the insertion direction E. The advance element 29 is arranged in the advance position in this holding position of the retaining bracket 26 by the contact web 47 against the web 9 of the shelf post 1. Due to the arrangement of the feed element 29 via the front cover part 25a on the retaining bracket 26 and the pressing of the contact web 47 under the action of the spring element 49 against the web 9 of the shelf post, a force directed counter to the insertion direction E acts on the retaining bracket 26, which presses the locking edge 42 against the contact surface 21 of the locking receptacle 20.The shelf tray 15 is thus secured to the shelf post 1 to prevent it from slipping or wobbling.

[0037] In Fig. 12 to Fig. Figure 14 shows the removal of the shelf tray 15 attached to the shelf post 1. For illustrative purposes, the cover parts 25a, 25b are not shown here, and only the reference symbols relevant to understanding the installation are shown.

[0038] To release the shelf tray 15 from the shelf post 1, the locking element 28 is released from the recess shown in FIG. 1 by applying a force against the actuating element 44, in this case by pressing the actuating element 44 with a screwdriver 50 in the direction of the shelf tray 15. Fig. 12 shown safety position into the Fig. 13. The locking edge 42 is thereby removed from the locking receptacle 20, whereby the shelf tray 15, as shown in Fig.14, is moved counter to the insertion direction E and the retaining tongues 32, 33, 36, 37 of the retaining tongue arrangements 31, 35 can be removed from the receiving openings 8, 11 of the shelf post 1. Reference symbol 1 shelf post 2 First, inner side wall 3 Second, outer side wall 4 First front bulkhead 5 Second rear bulkhead 6 Previous section 7 mounting groove 8 First receiving opening 9 jetty 10 mounting groove 11 Second receiving opening 12 jetty 13 holding brackets 14 holding brackets 15 shelf tray 16 Floor 17 Rear wall 18 Front wall 19 Side panel 20 locking holder 21 contact surface 22 insertion bevel 23 Longitudinal web 24 Holding device 25 Cover 25a Rear cover part 25b Front cover part 26 support brackets 27 joint 28 locking element 29 Feed element 30 fastening section 31 First retaining tongue arrangement 32 Upper retaining tongue 33 Lower retaining tongue 34 recess 35 Second retaining tongue arrangement 36 Upper retaining tongue 37 Lower retaining tongue 38 recess 39 Joint component 40 installation slope 41 spring element 42 locking edge 43 Operating section 44 Actuating element 45 Opening 46 Cover opening 47 jetty 48 Guide bridge 49 Spring element 50 screwdrivers E Insertion direction L Longitudinal axis Q transverse axis QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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[0000] EP 3 569 108 A1

[0002] DE 6 803 064 U

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Claims

[1] Holding device (24) for attaching an insert part, in particular a shelf tray (15), to a shelf post (1), characterized bya retaining bracket (26) which can be attached or is attached to the insert part and has at least one first retaining tongue (32, 33) for engaging in a first receiving opening (8) in a rear region of a shelf post (1) and at least one second retaining tongue (36, 37) for engaging in a second receiving opening (11) in a front region of the shelf post (1), wherein the first retaining tongue (32, 33) and the second retaining tongue (36, 37) have at least substantially the same orientation and can be inserted into the receiving openings (8, 11) of the shelf post (1) when the retaining bracket (26) is moved along an insertion direction (E) into a holding position,and a locking element (28) which is arranged in an articulated manner on the retaining bracket (26) and is movable between a deflected securing position for securing the retaining bracket (26) in the holding position by engaging in a locking receptacle (20) of the shelf post (1) and a pivoted-in release position for releasing the retaining bracket (26) from the shelf post (1). [2] Holding device (24) according to claim 1, characterized by that the retaining bracket (26) is a curved and preferably one-piece retaining bracket (26), in particular a curved retaining plate or a curved retaining strip. [3] Holding device (24) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized byin that the retaining bracket (26) comprises a fastening section (30) for arrangement on an insert part, at one end of which the at least one first retaining tongue (32, 33) is arranged, in particular slightly protruding from the fastening section (30), and at the other end of which a substantially U-shaped section having the at least one second retaining tongue (36, 37) is arranged. [4] Holding device (24) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the retaining tongues (32, 33, 36, 37) extend substantially parallel to an arrangement surface of the retaining bracket (26) on an insert part and / or that the retaining tongues (32, 33, 36, 37) are arranged offset from one another with respect to an arrangement surface of the retaining bracket (26) on an insert part, in particular such that the at least one second retaining tongue (36, 37) is arranged offset further outwards from the arrangement surface. [5] Holding device (24) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by two first retaining tongues (32, 33) and / or two second retaining tongues (36, 37), namely an upper retaining tongue (32, 33) for engaging in an upper receiving opening (8, 11) and a lower retaining tongue (33, 37) for engaging in a lower receiving opening (8, 11) of a shelf post (1) having a plurality of first and / or second receiving openings (8, 11). [6] Holding device (24) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the locking element (28) can be pivoted against the action of a spring element (41) from the securing position forming the basic position into the release position, wherein the locking element (28) is resiliently prestressed in particular in the securing position. [7] Holding device (24) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the locking element (28) is a locking plate with a locking edge (42) pointing in the direction of the second retaining tongue (36, 37) which, in the securing position, bears against a contact surface (21) of the locking receptacle (20) preventing movement counter to the insertion direction (E). [8] Holding device (24) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the locking element (28) comprises an actuating element (44) for pivoting the locking element (28) from the securing position into the release position, wherein the actuating element (44) is guided outwards in particular through an opening (45) of the retaining bracket (26), specifically through an opening (45) arranged between an upper second retaining tongue (36) and a lower second retaining tongue (37). [9] Holding device (24) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bya cover (25) at least partially covering the retaining bracket (26) with a cover opening (46) for actuating an actuating element (44) ending in the interior. [10] Holding device (24) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a feed element (29) arranged on the retaining bracket (26) for pressing the retaining bracket (26) attached to the shelf post (1) against the insertion direction (E), whereby the locking element (28) is pressed against the locking receptacle (20). [11] Holding device (24) according to claim 10, characterized by that the advancing element (29) can be displaced from an extended basic position into a retracted advancing position by resting on the shelf post (1), in particular by resting on a rear region of the shelf post (1) having the first receiving opening (8), when the holding device (24) is attached to the shelf post (1) against the action of a spring element (49). [12] Holding device (24) according to claim 10 or 11, characterized by in that the feed element (29) has a contact element which, when the holding device (24) is pushed into the holding position on the shelf post (1), rests on a web (9) between two first receiving openings (8), wherein the contact element is preferably a contact web (47) arranged between an upper first holding tongue (32) and a lower first holding tongue (33). [13] Holding device (24) according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized by a cover (25) arranged on the retaining bracket (26) in which the feed element (29) is displaceably guided between the basic position and the extended position. [14] Insert part, in particular shelf tray (15), characterized byat least one holding device (24) according to one of the preceding claims, preferably two holding devices (24) on opposite side parts (19) of the insert part, wherein the holding bracket (26) is preferably welded, riveted, glued or screwed to the insert part, or wherein the holding bracket (26) is formed integrally with the insert part or a part of the insert part, in particular a side part (19). [15] Shelving system for installation in a vehicle comprising two shelf posts (1) and at least one insert part according to claim 14, which can be securely attached to the mutually facing side walls (2) of the shelf posts (1) via the holding devices (24). [16] Shelving system according to claim 15, characterized byin that the shelf posts have a first side wall (2), in particular a first side wall (2) pointing in the direction of the insert part, a second side wall (3), a first front end wall (4) connecting the side walls (2, 3), and a second rear end wall (5) connecting the side walls (2, 3), wherein the first side wall (2), in particular in the region of the second end wall (5), has an outwardly projecting section (6) with at least one first receiving opening (8), preferably with a plurality of first receiving openings (8) separated from one another by a web (9), on the side pointing in the direction of the first end face (4), and the first end wall (4) has at least one second receiving opening (11), preferably a plurality of second receiving openings (11) separated from one another by a web (12). [17] Shelving system according to claim 16, characterized byin that at least one of the shelf posts (1) is designed for the arrangement of insert parts on the first and the second side wall (2, 3), wherein in particular the second side wall (3), in particular in the region of the second end wall (5), also has an outwardly projecting section (6) with at least one first receiving opening (8), preferably with a plurality of first receiving openings (8) separated from one another by a web (9), on the side facing in the direction of the first end face (4), and the first end wall (4) preferably has at least two rows of second receiving openings (11) separated by a longitudinal web (23), which preferably each comprise a plurality of second receiving openings (11) separated from one another by a web (12).

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