Universal device for centering tubular handrail profiles on railing supports with pin-like ends.
A universal device with a pivoting fork and clamping mechanism addresses the challenge of centering tubular handrails on baluster posts, ensuring secure and damage-free assembly across varying diameters and pin sizes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for assembling balustrades fail to efficiently center tubular handrail profiles on baluster posts without causing damage, particularly when dealing with varying diameters and pin sizes, and lack flexibility in mounting options.
A universal device comprising two base bodies with a pivoting fork and a clamping mechanism that accommodates different handrail diameters and pin sizes, allowing for secure attachment without damaging the tube surfaces.
Enables quick and damage-free assembly of tubular handrails on baluster posts, accommodating various diameters and pin sizes, with a flexible mounting system that prevents slipping.
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Abstract
Description
[0001]The invention is a universal device for centering tubular handrail profiles on baluster posts with a pin-like end. The device is used temporarily during the assembly of balustrades to attach the handrail to the baluster post. (See drawing 1, part 1 device, part 2 post, part 3 handrail) The main components of the device are made of plastic to prevent damage to the tube surfaces. The device consists of two base bodies (21 and 22). The inner distance of the fork corresponds to the largest diameter or width of the handrail (1) and is tangentially aligned with the smaller diameters via a pivoting motion. This allows all commercially available handrails with diameters of 48.3, 42.4, and 33.7 mm to be centered. A slot is provided in the lower section, centrally located on the fork, to receive the pin on the post (2).The slot is designed to allow standard pin diameters of 10, 12, 14, and 16 mm to be clamped centrally. The base (22) is fixed by clamping the pin using two screws (23). For mounting stair railings, the fork can optionally be clamped with a force-fit connection, thus preventing the handrail from slipping. The design of the base (23) allows for quick and easy relocation of the mounting points.
Claims
[1] The universal device for centering tubular handrail profiles on railing supports with pin-like end characterized by , that they consist of the two components base body (21, 22) and screw (14). [2] The universal device for centering tubular handrail profiles on railing supports is designed in such a way that the common handrail diameters and the common pins can be accommodated in one device. [3] The universal device for centering tubular handrail profiles on railing supports with pin-like end characterized by , that in. the base body (21) two metal threaded inserts or two threads are provided. [4] The universal device for centering tubular handrail profiles on railing supports with pin-like end characterized by , that the choice of materials prevents damage to the railing surfaces. [5] The universal device for centering tubular handrail profiles on railing supports with pin-like end characterized by , that in the clamping plate (22) two . open parallel slots are provided for receiving the screws. [6] The universal device for centering tubular handrail profiles on railing supports with pin-like end characterized by that the slots in the clamping plate allow for a quick-change function.