Step guard (modular system for securing open stair steps)
A modular stair safety system with adjustable dimensions and non-destructive installation addresses the issue of permanent damage and adaptability in existing stair safety systems, ensuring reliable protection and ease of use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025002959
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing stair safety systems require permanent installation, causing damage to staircases and are not adaptable to varying step heights and widths, lacking non-destructive and residue-free solutions.
A modular system with a central piece, outer pieces, and crossbars that allow for non-destructive installation and adjustment to different step dimensions, using screws for attachment without direct attachment to the central piece, and made of durable plastic for stability and ease of cleaning.
Provides reliable protection without damaging staircases, being adaptable to varying step sizes, and easy to install and remove without structural changes.
Abstract
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a safety element for stairs, in particular a modular system for closing the gaps between open stair treads to prevent small children from crawling through or falling through.
[0002] Open stair treads pose a significant risk of accidents, especially for small children. Safety devices and gates are already available for closing gaps or blocking off staircases.
[0003] However, the existing systems typically require a fixed and permanent installation, for example by screwing or gluing them to the stair treads. This often results in damage to the staircase, such as drill holes or adhesive residue, after disassembly.
[0004] Non-destructive installation of such safety systems on open stair treads, especially those of varying heights, is not possible with the known solutions.
[0005] The object of the invention is therefore to provide a safety system for open staircases that: • enables simple, non-destructive and residue-free insertion into the gaps, • is adaptable to different step heights and widths, • provides reliable horizontal and vertical protection, • and can be installed and removed without any structural changes to the staircase.
[0006] The standard system includes: • a central piece which is provided with a through hole and an internal thread on both the top and bottom, so that it can be fixed by screws in the space between the steps, • two outer pieces, each closed on one side and also provided with two internal threads, so that these too can be clamped against the stair treads by means of screws, • at least two crossbars that can be detachably inserted between the middle piece and the outer pieces and that define the distance between these elements.
[0007] The outer pieces are therefore not directly attached to the central piece, but positioned at a defined distance from the central piece via the crossbars. This creates a horizontal barrier that prevents crawling through.
[0008] The system's height is continuously adjustable. It is available in various widths, with standardized sizes provided: • S = 69 cm, • M = 80 cm, • L = 91 cm, • XL = 102 cm, • XXL = 113 cm.
[0009] The material is preferably made of durable plastic to ensure stability at a low weight and easy cleaning.
Claims
[1] Step guards, characterized by , that it can be installed non-destructively in a space between two open stair treads, that its height is continuously adjustable, and that it is modular in design, so that it can be adapted to different stair widths or extended by additional modules. [2] Step monitor according to claim 1, characterized by , that the stepless height adjustment allows for continuous adjustment within a variable range. [3] Step monitor according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by , that the modularity allows the use of crossbars of different lengths or additional components to adapt to the width of the stairs.