Identification carrier

Abstract

Identification carrier, in particular for identifying a mobile line, wherein the identification carrier consists of at least two components which are positively connected to one another and to the line (1) to be identified by means of a dovetail tongue and groove connection by being brought together longitudinally to the passage direction (A), wherein the identification surface is identified relative to the outer surface by the recess thereof, wherein the identification surface completely or partially encompasses the circumference of the identification carrier, wherein the identification surface can be covered with a plug-on protective sleeve, wherein the identification carrier is conical and rounded at both ends.

Description

The present invention relates to a marking carrier, in particular for use in mobile industrial fields, such as, for example, event technology, trade construction or construction.In these areas, numerous extension cables and lines are temporarily laid, which are exposed to mechanical loads and weather influences and must be electrically tested regularly, for example annually. Conventional labeling methods such as glued-on labels do not provide sufficient protection against abrasion (abrasion) and often do not have sufficient space to attach standardized labels with bar codes, additional information or check marks in a safe and functionally accessible manner.In addition, conventional identification carriers attached with cable ties or separate fastening elements tend to be attached so as to project transversely to the direction of passage (A). During the laying or retraction of the line, these easily hang up on obstacles. Designs with sharp edges, in particular made of metal, have a risk of injury or lead to damage during storage or use. In addition, existing solutions are often not to be solved in a nondestructive manner or subsequently to be modified. Unavoidable waste is not rarely produced in this case.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a robust, shape-adjusted, reusable and simultaneously low-manipulation mountable identification carrier with a sufficiently large, protected and functionally easily accessible identification surface, which overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages of conventional solutions.The invention relates to a two-part identification carrier, consisting of a groove component (4) and a tongue component (3), which ensures a positive connection of the components 4 and 5 and the line (1) with the aid of a dovetail-like groove-and-tongue connection. The connection allows lateral sliding on or optional latching by elastic deformation of the material. The components are preferably made of polymeric material with shore hardnesses between A60 and D80 in order to ensure sufficient elasticity with simultaneously high dimensional stability.It is particularly advantageous to use them in combination with existing standardized identification labels for bar or QR codes, for example, whose data can be read out and test results can be assigned to a specific inventory number. This means that the identification surface remains reliably readable in the scan position and is protected as far as possible from mechanical wear.The identification carrier has a substantially cylindrical basic shape. At the transitions between the end face (9) and the lateral surface (7) there are provided conically tapering surfaces (10) and rounded surfaces (11), which, in the event of mechanical contact, develop a deflecting effect by pulling on the line and thus minimize the risk of damage and jamming.The line is inserted into a recess (12), the cross section of which reproduces the line profile, preferably cylindrically. This recess is smaller by up to 1 mm, preferably 0.2 mm, than the outer diameter of the line in order to achieve a form-fitting connection under prestress. The recess diameters are preferably in the range of 6-40 mm in order to reliably detect conductivity types customary on the market.Between the contact surfaces (15), the inner surface (16) of the support is provided with a larger radius, whereby the assembly process is facilitated. The prestress only acts completely in the final assembly position, which significantly facilitates handling.The dovetail-like connection is formed by a dovetail groove (13) in the groove component (4) and a corresponding dovetail tongue (14) in the tongue component (3). As an alternative to the sliding assembly, the latching can take place via the flanks ( 17) by elastic deformation.The marking surface (5) is set back by at least 0.2 mm, preferably 0.5-2 mm, relative to the lateral surface (7) by a depression. This protects the marking from direct abrasion. The marking surface can be formed circumferentially or partially and preferably comprises 10° to 360° of the circumference.For additional securing, the spring component ( 3) can have one or more continuous bores which are aligned with symmetrically arranged threaded holes in the groove component ( 4). This screw connection increases the holding force and can be used in both orientations in the case of a one-sided screw connection. This has the result that if the first used threaded holes are destroyed, the component can alternatively be positioned and the additional threaded holes thus accessible can be used. The bore diameter is preferably 1.5-6 mm.A sliding, slotted protective sleeve (8) covers at least 10%, preferably 100%, of the marking surface. The inner radius of the sleeve is preferably 0.1-2 mm smaller than the outer radius of the marking surface (5) in order to hold it securely by prestressing the protective sleeve. The material thickness of the slotted protective sleeve (8) corresponds to the depression of the identification surface (5) relative to the lateral surface (7). The material may be made of polymer or metal sheet, provided that sufficient flexibility is provided for assembly.Alternatively, a laminate protective layer may be applied to the identification surface. This too covers at least 10%, preferably 100%, of the area.The overall length of the identification carrier is preferably 40-100 mm, the external diameter of the mounted carrier is in the range of 12-60 mm and thus covers common application scenarios. These dimensions allow sufficient space for standardized labels (e.g., 19×50 mm) in a functional scannable orientation. FIG. 1 shows the identification carrier in the mounted state on a line ( 1) FIG. 2 shows the groove component ( 4) from different perspectives FIG. 3 shows the spring component component ( 3) from different perspectives FIG. 4 shows the slotted protective sleeve ( 8) from a perspectiveList reference:1 Line 2 Screw 3 Spring component 4 Groove component 5 Identification surface 6 Threaded holes 7 Lateral surface 8 Slotted protective sleeve 9 End face 10 Conically tapering surface 11 Rounded surface 12 Recess 13 Dovetail groove 14 Dovetail spring 15 Contact surface 16 Inner surface 17 Flank 18 Edge

Claims

Identification carrier, in particular for identifying a mobile line, wherein the identification carrier consists of at least two components which are connected positively to one another and to the line (1) to be identified by means of a dovetail-groove-and-tongue connection by being joined together along the passage direction (A), wherein the identification surface is identified by its depression relative to the lateral surface, wherein the identification surface completely or partially comprises the circumference of the identification carrier, wherein the identification surface can be covered with a protective sleeve which can be plugged on, wherein the identification carrier is formed conically and rounded at both ends.The identification carrier according to claim 1, wherein the two components have a recess (12) with an inner radius which is 0.1-1.0 mm smaller than the outer diameter of the line to be accommodated.Identification carrier according to one of the preceding claims, having an outer lateral surface (7) and an identification surface (5) let into it, wherein the radius of the identification surface is smaller by at least 0.2 mm relative to the radius of the lateral surface (7).The marking carrier according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer diameter in the assembled state is between 12-60 mm and the length is between 40-100 mm.Identification carrier according to one of the preceding claims, having optional threaded holes for receiving at least one screw connection, wherein the bore diameters are between 1.5-6.0 mm.Identification carrier according to one of the preceding claims, with a insertable slotted protective sleeve (8), the inner surface radius of which is 0.1-2.0 mm smaller than the outer radius of the identification surface (5), and the material thickness of the slotted protective sleeve (8) corresponds to the depression of the identification surface (5) relative to the lateral surface (7).The marking carrier according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the marking surface comprises 10° to 360° of the circumference of the lateral surface.The marking carrier according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the material is polymer-based and has a Shore hardness between A60 and D80.Identification carrier according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the dovetail connection can alternatively be mounted by elastic latching and can be released again in a non-destructive manner.Identification carrier according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the spring component has at least one continuous bore which is aligned with a threaded hole arranged in the groove component and formed symmetrically on both sides thereof, wherein the diameters of the bores are between 1.5 mm and 6 mm.

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