Fall protection console and fall protection

Abstract

Fall protection console (1), comprising - a lower part (2) which is firmly connected to a substrate, - an upper part (3), the upper part (3) being rotatably connected to the lower part (2) at one end (4), and - a holder (5) for supporting and holding a vertical rod (110), wherein the holder (5) is firmly connected to the upper part (2) or is a part thereof; wherein the angle between the lower part (2) and the upper part (3) is variable, and wherein the variable angle can be fixed by at least one fixing means; and wherein the lower part (2) has one or more openings in the side walls through which the at least one fixing means can be guided.

Description

Field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a fall protection bracket and a fall protection device, in particular for the rapid assembly of a fall protection device during installation work on a building roof. The present invention further relates to the use of the fall protection bracket and the use of the fall protection device according to the invention. background

[0002] When carrying out installation work on a building roof, it is necessary and usually required by law and / or employers' liability insurance associations to install fall protection for those working on the roof due to the safety risks involved. Fall protection provides the best possible protection for those working on the roof from injuries that could occur from falling from the roof to the ground. Fall protection can also prevent tools and materials from falling from a roof. Falling objects can injure people on the ground. Such fall protection must be installed particularly at the edge of a building roof. As, for example, more and more photovoltaic systems are being installed on building roofs, fall protection is becoming more and more of a focus.

[0003] The fall protection systems generally available from the state of the art are either complex to install and / or cannot be adapted to the slope of the roof, or different fall protection systems must be used depending on the existing roof. Furthermore, these systems often require the installation of additional, complex scaffolding.

[0004] There is therefore a need to overcome the disadvantages of the state of the art and to provide a fall protection device that can be easily and inexpensively installed and removed from a building roof, whereby the angle of the roof pitch of the building on which something is to be installed can be easily compensated in order to offer the best possible protection against falls and, in addition, pose no or only few restrictions on the use of the building or part of the building. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The aforementioned problem is solved by the fall protection console according to the invention, comprising a lower part which is firmly connected to a ground, an upper part, wherein the upper part is rotatably connected to the lower part at one end or is a part thereof, and a holder for carrying and holding a vertical rod, wherein the holder is firmly connected to the upper part, wherein the angle between the lower part and the upper part is variable, wherein the variable angle can be fixed by at least one fixing means; and wherein the lower part has one or more openings in the side walls through which the at least one fixing means can be guided.

[0006] In a further aspect, a fall protection device is provided, comprising one or more fall protection brackets according to the invention fastened to a ground, one or more vertical bars, each vertical bar being fixed in one of the brackets, one or more horizontal bars, and one or more quick-release clamps which connect the one or more horizontal bars to the one or more vertical bars.

[0007] In one embodiment, the fall protection console further comprises a retaining device, one end of which is rotatably connected to the end of the upper part, which is non-rotatably connected to the lower part. The other end of the retaining device comprises at least one opening for receiving the at least one fixing means, whereby the fixing means can fix the variable angle between the lower part and the upper part.

[0008] In a further embodiment of the fall protection bracket, the one or more openings in the lower part comprise opening zones to provide multiple positions of the angle within each opening zone.

[0009] In a further embodiment of the fall protection bracket, the angle between the upper part and the lower part can be adjusted between 0° and 90° by inserting at least one fixing means into the at least one opening zone.

[0010] In a further embodiment of the fall protection console, the bracket on the upper part is a cylindrical bracket element that is optionally welded to the lower part.

[0011] In one embodiment of the fall protection device, the fall protection device further comprises a toe board between the lowest horizontal bar and the ground. The toe board is preferably held by one or more of the lowest quick-release clamps and is composed of one or more parts.

[0012] In a further embodiment of the fall protection device, the one or more quick-release clamps engage one or more horizontal bars in such a way that the one or more horizontal bars are no longer rotatable.

[0013] In another embodiment of the fall protection system, a safety net is attached over the space formed by two horizontal bars and two vertical bars.

[0014] In a further embodiment of the fall protection device, the one or more quick-release clamps are composed of at least three parts. The first part is connected to a horizontal or vertical bar. The second part is detachably connected to the first part and engages around (a) a first section of a horizontal bar if the first part is connected to a vertical bar, or (b) a first section of a vertical bar if the first part is connected to a horizontal bar. The third part is rotatably connected to the second part and encloses a second section of the same bar, wherein the third part comprises a closure with which the second and third parts of the quick-release clamp engaging around the bar can be pulled together and fixed.

[0015] Further features, advantages and possible applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, the exemplary embodiments and the drawings. Detailed description of the invention

[0016] The fall protection console according to the invention comprises a lower part which is firmly connected to a ground, an upper part, the upper part being rotatably connected to the lower part at one end, and a holder for carrying and holding a vertical rod, the holder being firmly connected to the upper part, the angle between the lower part and the upper part being variable, the variable angle being able to be fixed by at least one fixing means; and the lower part having one or more openings in the side walls through which the at least one fixing means can be guided.

[0017] The lower part of the fall protection console has a flat, horizontal, preferably rectangular, base and right and left side walls, which are located at right angles to the long sides of the base. Both the base and the side walls have one or more openings or recesses. The lower part is firmly but detachably connected to a substructure. "Fixedly" in the context of the present invention means that the fall protection console is attached in such a way that it can absorb the forces acting on it. For example, these are forces that act when a person falls from a roof. In one embodiment, the fall protection console can absorb the forces in accordance with DIN EN 13374. "Detachable" in the context of the present invention means that the fall protection console is not permanently attached to the substructure, but is only installed during use and can be removed again without effort.

[0018] For fastening, the lower part of the fall protection console is fastened to the ground using suitable, reversible fasteners. Suitable fasteners include, but are not limited to, screws, nails, bolts, and concrete anchors. The number of fasteners to be used is not limited, but 2, 4, 6, or 8 fasteners are preferably used. For example, the fall protection console can be fastened to the ground using four screws. For fastening, corresponding openings are provided in the lower part through which the fasteners are passed and fastened / connected to the ground. In one embodiment, there are four such openings evenly distributed in the lower part. In another embodiment, there are two such openings in the front section and two such openings in the rear section of the lower part.There may be 4, 6, 8, or more such openings, although fasteners may not need to be inserted through all of them when using the fall protection bracket, depending on the location and purpose. The openings may be evenly distributed throughout the lower section. In one embodiment, the openings may preferably be located in the upper and lower sections, i.e., near the respective ends.

[0019] For the purposes of the present invention, "subsurface" refers to any location to which the fall protection bracket can be attached. The fall protection bracket can be installed, for example, on any part of a building where fall protection is necessary and / or prescribed. In particular, the fall protection bracket serves as part of a fall protection system to secure edges on buildings. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fall protection bracket according to the invention is installed on and / or on the roof of a building. In a further embodiment, the fall protection bracket according to the invention can also be used on the ground to erect fences, safety nets, barriers, or the like.

[0020] When used on a roof, covering materials such as tiles, shingles, tiles, or the like can be (partially) removed to expose the base for the fall protection bracket. The fall protection bracket can, for example, be fixed to a rafter, a roof beam, or a counter batten resting on the rafter or beam. To attach the fall protection bracket to a roof edge that is to be secured, in one embodiment only the first row of covering materials closest to the roof edge can be removed. The covering materials are then reinstalled and secured on the roof after the work on the roof has been completed and the at least one fall protection bracket has been removed. In another embodiment, the fall protection bracket can be attached to a flat roof. That is,The fall protection bracket according to the invention can also be attached to materials such as bitumen, EPDM, plastic, or concrete. In another embodiment, no covering materials need to be removed before the fall protection bracket is attached to the roof.

[0021] When used on a roof, one advantage of the fall protection bracket according to the invention is that no damage is caused to a house facade or a gutter, since the fall protection bracket does not come into contact with these parts of the building and does not have to be supported on these parts.

[0022] The upper part of the fall protection bracket is rotatably connected to one end of the lower part of the fall protection bracket. This means that the upper part is mounted so that it can rotate relative to the lower part, for example, via a pivot. The pivot, via which rotation is possible, can be a fixed pivot or a detachably attached pivot, so that in the latter case, the upper part is detachably connected to the lower part. The upper and lower parts can be rotated relative to each other by up to 180°.

[0023] The upper part has a flat, horizontal, preferably rectangular, base (bottom) and right and left side walls. The base of the upper part is slightly smaller than the bottom of the lower part, allowing the upper part to be completely inserted into the lower part (0° deflection), resulting in a compact component whose height is determined by the side walls of the lower part. The upper part has one or more openings in the base and side walls.

[0024] A bracket is firmly attached to the upper part of the fall protection console. The bracket, which has a hollow interior, can accommodate and firmly hold a vertical rod, which is required, for example, for the construction of a fall protection system. "Fixed" in the sense of the invention means that the bracket is reversibly or irreversibly connected to the upper part. For example, the bracket can be welded, screwed, riveted, or firmly connected to the upper part by other means, but the fixed connection is not limited to this. Preferably, the bracket is welded to the upper part and a stabilizer. The stabilizer supports the back of the bracket and prevents the force that a falling person or falling object transfers to the fall protection console via the vertical rod from shearing the welded connection between the bracket and the upper part of the fall protection console.In one embodiment, the upper part and the holder are one workpiece, i.e., they are manufactured as a single complete workpiece. The holder may have any suitable shape, for example, but not limited to, a cylindrical, rectangular, or polygonal shape. In a preferred embodiment, the holder has a cylindrical shape for receiving a round rod or a rod with a cross-shaped cross-section. For releasably fixing and securing the vertical rod, the holder additionally has at least one opening, i.e., an opening on opposite sides of the holder, through which (and through an opening in the inserted vertical rod) a suitable fixing means can be passed.

[0025] The angle between the lower part and the upper part is variable (via the axis of rotation) and can be fixed by at least one fixing device. To fix it, i.e. to permanently set the angle, at least one fixing device is passed through openings in the side walls of the lower part and the openings in the side walls of the upper part of the fall protection bracket. The lower and upper parts therefore have one or more openings in the side walls through which the at least one fixing device can be passed. The one or more openings are arranged in such a way that different angles can be set between the upper and lower parts. In one embodiment, an angle between the upper and lower parts of 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, 50°, 55°, 60°, 65°, 70°, 75°, 80°, 85° or 90° can be fixed.In a preferred embodiment, an angle of 0°, 15°, or 45° can be set. The upper part therefore has one or more openings that serve as counterparts to the one or more lower openings in the lower part and through which the at least one fixing means can be guided. The angle can be adjusted via the rotatable connection of the lower and upper parts of the fall protection bracket such that the holes provided in the side walls of the lower and upper parts of the fall protection bracket overlap and the angle can be fixed.

[0026] In one embodiment, the lower part and / or the upper part of the fall protection console has opening zones with which the angle between the lower part and the upper part can be continuously adjusted between 0° and 90° via the rotatable connection. In one embodiment, an angle of 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, 50°, 55°, 60°, 65°, 70°, 75°, 80°, 85° or 90° can be set. Opening zones in the sense of the present invention are elongated openings that allow a variety of positions for the fixing means. In one embodiment, either only the lower part or only the upper part has opening zones.

[0027] In one embodiment, the fall protection console comprises a holding device, one end of which is rotatably connected to the end of the upper part that is non-rotatably connected to the lower part, and the other end of which comprises at least one opening for receiving the at least one fixing means, and by receiving the fixing means fixes the variable angle between the lower part and the upper part. In one embodiment, when the holding device is present, the upper part has no further openings or opening zones for adjusting the angle between the lower part and the upper part. The holding device can comprise one or more openings in order to be able to set different angles. In one embodiment, the holding device has an opening zone with which the variable angle can be continuously adjusted.The holding device is preferably designed as an elongated tongue that can be rotated over an angle of up to 180°.

[0028] The fixing means can be a common fixing means in this technical field. In one embodiment, the fixing means is a rod that can be secured with safety pins. Other fixing means that can be used include, but are not limited to, locking pins, lynch pins, socket pins, pipe clips, and threaded screws with nuts.

[0029] Because the upper part of the fall protection bracket is rotatably connected to the lower part, the angle between the two parts can be varied, thereby adapting and / or compensating for the angle of the roof pitch. This is one of the advantages of the fall protection bracket according to the invention, i.e. the fall protection bracket can be used on any roof and with any pitch, as it can compensate for any roof gradient and thus the vertical poles (and thus the final fall protection) always have the necessary (as vertical as possible) alignment. Therefore, there is no need to use a large number of components. In one embodiment, the adjusted angle is such that the bracket is at an angle of 45 to 90° in relation to the ground surface. For example, the bracket is at an angle of 50 to 80° or 50 to 70°. An angle of 0°, 15° or 45° in relation to the ground surface is preferably set.

[0030] A further advantage of the fall protection bracket according to the invention is that it has a significantly lower dead weight than the fall protection devices known from the prior art and can be installed much more quickly on a substrate, such as a roof beam or counter battens. All parts of the fall protection bracket are preferably made of a material that provides the required stability and is ideally sufficiently protected against corrosion. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, galvanized steel, stainless steel and / or aluminum. In one embodiment of the fall protection bracket, all parts of the fall protection bracket are made of galvanized steel.

[0031] The fall protection console is not limited to a specific size or dimensions. For example, the lower part can have a rectangular basic shape, with a length in the range of 10 cm to 30 cm and a width in the range of 5 cm to 15 cm. Preferably, the lower part has a length in the range of 15 cm to 25 cm, such as in the range of 18 cm to 22 cm. In one embodiment, the lower part has a length of 21 cm. Preferably, the lower part has a width in the range of 6 cm to 13 cm, such as in the range of 7 cm to 10 cm. In one embodiment, the lower part has a width of 8 cm. The lower and upper parts can have a height in the range of 4 cm to 10 cm in the fully folded form, for example in the range of 5 cm to 8 cm. In one embodiment, the lower and upper parts have a height of 6 cm. The mount can have a height in the range of 10 cm to 25 cm, for example a height of 12 cm to 20 cm.In one embodiment, the mount has a height of 14 cm. All dimensions disclosed herein are exemplary and can be combined in any way.

[0032] The fall protection bracket according to the invention can be used in various fields. Examples of applications include scaffolding, fall protection, protective fences, barricades, railings, and guard rails. In a preferred embodiment, the fall protection bracket according to the invention is used as a fastening element for fall protection. Accordingly, the present invention also relates to the use of a fall protection bracket according to the invention for fall protection.

[0033] In another aspect, the present invention relates to a fall protection device comprising one or more fall protection brackets provided herein, fixed to a ground; one or more vertical bars, each vertical bar being fixed in one of the brackets; one or more horizontal bars; one or more quick-release clamps connecting the one or more horizontal bars to the one or more vertical bars.

[0034] The vertical and / or horizontal bars can be selected from various profiles, diameters, and / or lengths. Suitable profiles include, but are not limited to, round profiles, grooved profiles, flat profiles, profiles with hammered edges, frame profiles, perforated profiles, square profiles, and others. In a preferred embodiment, the vertical bars have a round profile.

[0035] The vertical bars can be of any suitable length. Preferably, the length is selected in accordance with DIN EN 13374 so that the fall protection provides sufficient height for all people working on the building. For example, the vertical bars have a length in the range of 750 to 1250 mm, such as 800 to 1200 mm. In one embodiment, the vertical bars have a length of at least 800 mm, at least 900 mm, at least 1000 mm, at least 1100 mm, or at least 1200 mm. In one embodiment, the vertical bars have a minimum length that ensures that the horizontal bars can be installed at a minimum height of 1000 mm.

[0036] According to the present invention, the length of the horizontal bars is selected according to the number of vertical struts and the length of the building, e.g., the roof. A horizontal bar may be long enough to be attached to all installed vertical bars. In another embodiment, the length of the horizontal bars corresponds to or slightly exceeds the distance between two vertical bars. Ideally, the horizontal bars attached to the respective outer vertical bars have a length that extends beyond the respective outer vertical bar to provide additional protection. For example, the horizontal bar extends 50 cm, 75 cm, 100 cm, 125 cm, or 150 cm beyond the position of the outermost vertical bar.

[0037] In one embodiment, at least one horizontal bar is used, preferably more than one horizontal bar, such as two horizontal bars. In another preferred embodiment, three horizontal bars are used. The number of horizontal bars depends in particular on the height of the vertical bars, so that sufficient stability and protection are achieved via the fall protection system. The specified number of horizontal bars refers to the number between two vertical struts.

[0038] In one embodiment, horizontal bars are used that are all the same length, wherein the horizontal bars are connected by means of pipe connectors, magnetic connectors, screws, internal threads, tension connectors, linear connectors, locking bolts (or other suitable means) to achieve the necessary overall length for the horizontal bars. For example, the horizontal bars can have a length of 1.50 m, but are not limited to this, so that a total length of the horizontal bars of 1.50 m, 3 m, 4.50 m, 6 m or more can be achieved. In further embodiments, the horizontal bars can have a length of 2 m, 2.50 m, 3 m or more, but are not limited to this. Likewise, horizontal bars can be used that have a length of < 2 m, preferably < 1.50 m.In another embodiment, horizontal rods of different lengths are used, depending on the overall length of the building, for example, a roof. The desired or required overall length can also be achieved by connecting them with pipe connectors. In another embodiment, horizontal rods of different lengths are used, which can be connected and / or secured as described above. In another embodiment, the horizontal rods can be in the form of telescopic rods, whose length is adjustable and can thus be adjusted to the length required for the respective case.

[0039] In one embodiment, the fall protection device comprises at least two fall protection brackets, each of which has a vertical bar inserted and secured via a respective bracket. Two horizontal bars are attached to the vertical bars with quick-release clamps, with one horizontal bar being attached to the upper portion of a vertical bar and one horizontal bar being attached to the lower portion of a vertical bar.

[0040] In other embodiments, a toe board is mounted below the lower horizontal bar to prevent objects such as hammers, screwdrivers, or open-end wrenches from sliding under the fall protection system and falling from the roof. The toe board can be held by one or more of the lowest quick-release clamps, although other fastening options are also included. The toe board can be assembled from one or more parts.

[0041] In one embodiment, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine or ten fall protection brackets are installed at regular intervals on a subsurface and provided with the appropriate number of vertical bars and horizontal bars in order to establish a fall protection system over the entire length of the object to be secured.

[0042] In another embodiment, every second horizontal bar is secured to a vertical bar (110) with a quick-release clamp (200), each horizontal bar engaging with the tapered end into the opening of an adjacent horizontal bar and the adjacent horizontal bars being secured to one another.

[0043] In a further embodiment of the present invention, a safety net is installed in the space formed, for example, by two (adjacent) horizontal poles and two (adjacent) vertical poles. The one or more safety nets provide additional protection. According to DIN EN 13374, the mesh size of the safety nets should be a maximum of 10 centimeters, but is not limited to this. In one embodiment, the mesh size of the safety net is 100 mm, 90 mm, 80 mm, 70 mm, 60 mm, 50 mm, 40 mm, 30 mm, 20 mm, or 10 mm. The safety nets can be attached to the poles using common holding systems, for example via loops, eyelets, or quick-release clips according to the invention.

[0044] Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a quick-release clamp. Quick-release clamps are used to firmly but detachably connect poles, for example, in a fall protection system. The quick-release clamp according to the invention is characterized by its ease of use and a high degree of strength of the resulting connection.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the quick-release clamp comprises three parts. The first part is connected to a horizontal or vertical rod. The first part can be detachably or permanently connected to the horizontal or vertical rod. In a preferred embodiment, the first part is permanently connected to the horizontal or vertical rod, for example, welded thereto. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the first part is permanently connected to a vertical rod. The first part has an (inverse) shape at one end that matches the shape of the corresponding rod. The opposite end has a shape that enables connection to the second part. In one embodiment, the first part therefore has essentially the contour of the corresponding rod at one end.

[0046] The second part is releasably connected to the first part. The first end of the second part therefore has a shape that results in a releasable but secure connection to the first part. For example, the end of the second part can comprise an opening that overlaps with openings on the first part and through which a fixing means, such as a locking pin, can be passed for fastening. The opposite end of the second part has an (inverse) shape that matches the shape of the corresponding bar to be fixed. According to one embodiment, the second part has (a) a first portion that grips around a horizontal bar when the first part is connected to a vertical bar, or (b) a first portion that grips around a vertical bar when the first part is connected to a horizontal bar. In a preferred embodiment, the second part grips around a horizontal bar.

[0047] The third part of the quick-release clamp according to the invention is rotatably connected to the second part, for example via a rotation axis, and encloses a second section of the same rod, wherein the third part comprises a closure with which the second and third parts of the quick-release clamp, which engage around the same rod, can be pulled together and fixed. The rotatable connection between the third part and the closure of the quick-release clamp can be established by a clamping sleeve and a clamping pin, but is not limited thereto. The closure is, for example, a quick-release fastener, but is not limited thereto. In a preferred embodiment, the closure is a bracket that engages in a notch in the second part and tightens the connection when the closure is pressed down.The handle of the second and third part of the quick-release clamp is pulled together by the lock so tightly that the rod held by the quick-release clamp can no longer be rotated in the quick-release clamp, for example by a person working on the roof.

[0048] The quick-release clamp should be adequately protected against corrosion. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and / or aluminum. In one embodiment, all parts of the quick-release clamp are made of galvanized steel. In another embodiment, the closure is made of plastic, while the remaining parts are made of metal.

[0049] The quick-release clamp according to the invention can be used wherever poles are to be connected to one another and is therefore not limited to use in fall protection systems.

[0050] The fall protection device according to the invention with the fall protection bracket can be installed on an inclined surface to protect people and objects from falling. The fall protection device is particularly suitable for construction or installation work on a roof. The fall protection device according to the invention can change the angle to the ground via the fall protection brackets, whereby the fall protection device can be adapted to an incline. In one embodiment, the fall protection device is installed on a roof on which work is being carried out. The work on a roof can include, but is not limited to, the installation of photovoltaic systems or roofing work. In one embodiment, the fall protection device can be adapted to a roof pitch of 0° to 60°.In another embodiment, the roof pitch is between 0° and 10°, 10° and 20°, 10° and 30°, 10° and 40°, 10° and 50°, 10° and 60°, between 20° and 30°, 20° and 40°, 20° and 50°, 20° and 60°, between 30° and 40°, 30° and 50°, 30° and 60°, between 40° and 50°, 40° and 60°, or between 50° and 60°. In another embodiment, the roof pitch is between 50° and 80°, 60° and 80°, or 70° and 80°.

[0051] The application discloses, among other things, the following non-limiting exemplary methods: A1. A method for installing a fall protection system on a roof, the method comprising: a) fixing the lower part of one or more fall protection brackets to a substructure existing on the roof; b) inserting and securing one or more vertical rods (110) into a holder (5) of one or more fall protection brackets (1); c) connecting one or more horizontal bars (120, 140) to the at least two vertical bars (110) by means of one or more quick-release clamps (200). A2. Method of installation according to example A1, wherein the roof has a roof pitch of 00° to 60°. A3. A method of installation according to examples A1 and A2, further comprising removing the covering means lying on the roof; optionally removing only the first row of covering means closest to the roof edge. A4. A method of installation according to example A3, wherein the covering means are roof tiles, roof pans, roof sheets or roof shingles.

[0052] Embodiments of the invention are described below by way of example with reference to the following drawings. Fig. is a schematic representation of an embodiment of the fall protection console according to the invention. Fig. shows a fall protection bracket according to the invention fixed on a roof beam. Fig. shows a fall protection console according to the invention with exemplary dimensions. Fig. shows a further representation of the fall protection console according to the invention, in particular the holder with opening. Fig. shows a section of a fall protection system as it is typically installed on a roof. Fig. is a schematic representation of a vertical fall protection bar. Fig. shows a safety net that has been attached to horizontal bars of a fall protection device according to the invention. Fig. is a schematic representation of the structure of an embodiment of the quick-release clamp according to the invention, which firmly connects horizontal bars and vertical bars. Fig. is a schematic representation of an embodiment of the first part of the quick release clamp according to the invention, which is attached to the respective vertical and horizontal rod. Fig. is a schematic representation of an embodiment of the fall protection device according to the invention relating to the toe board composed of several parts, which is attached below the lowest horizontal bar.

[0053] Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a possible embodiment of the fall protection bracket of the present invention. This representation shows the components of the fall protection bracket. The fall protection bracket consists of a lower part (2) with side walls (2a). The side walls (2a) of the lower part can include holes in the part of the side walls (2a) that is further away from the rotatable connection (4) between the lower part (2) and upper part (3). Once the holes in the side walls (2a) and the bracket (6) are flush, a fixing means can be pushed through to fix the angle between the lower part (2) and upper part (3). In this embodiment of the fall protection bracket, there are additional grooves in the upper part (3a) into which the side walls of the upper part can engage. Such a connection can guarantee significantly greater stability.The holes (6a, 4) are used to accommodate a bolt so that a rotatable connection can be created between the bracket and the upper part of the fall protection console (3) or between the upper part (3) and the lower part (2). The resulting space between the bolt and the hole can be filled with welding wire. A bracket (5) is used to hold the vertical bar of a fall protection device, which is not shown here. In this embodiment, a stabilizer (7) has been attached between the upper part (3) and the bracket (5) to provide additional stability to the bracket (5). The stabilizer (7) supports the bracket (5) in absorbing the forces of a falling person or object.

[0054] Fig. 2 is another illustration of an embodiment of the fall protection console. Fig. Figure 2 shows how the fall protection bracket according to the invention is fastened to a base, here a roof rafter. In this embodiment, the lower part (2) of the fall protection bracket is fastened to a roof beam with four screws. In the embodiment shown, two screws are first drilled into the base above the pivot axis (4), at which the lower part (2) and the upper part (3) are rotatably connected to one another, through two existing openings in the lower part (2). The upper part (3) is then folded upwards and two further screws are fastened in the lower section of the lower part (2) through existing holes in the base. It can also be seen how the holding device (6) is folded out (here by 30°) in order to adjust the angle in order to align the bracket (5) at a suitable angle for the vertical rod according to the roof pitch.

[0055] Fig. Figure 3 shows an embodiment of the fall protection bracket, with the dimensions of the fall protection bracket according to the invention being given in centimeters. In this embodiment, the fall protection bracket has a total height of 20.3 cm and a total length of 20 cm, although the fall protection bracket is not limited to these dimensions. The bracket (5) here has a height of 14 cm. Fig. Figure 4 shows the upper end of the holder (5) of an embodiment according to the invention, which in particular shows the opening for the passage of the fixing means.

[0056] Fig. 5 shows an embodiment of the fall protection device according to the invention. The fall protection device here comprises two fall protection brackets (1) fastened to roof rafters, two vertical rods (110), each vertical rod (110) being fastened in the holder (5) of a fall protection bracket (1), two horizontal rods (120, 140), and four quick-release clamps (200) which connect the horizontal rods (120, 140) to the vertical rods (110). The vertical rods (110) are secured in the holders (5) with safety pins. A horizontal rod (140) is fastened in the upper area of the vertical rods (110) and a horizontal rod (120) is fastened in the lower area of the vertical rods (110). A toe board (300) is attached below the lower horizontal rod (120) to prevent objects from sliding under the fall protection device and falling from the roof.

[0057] Fig. Figure 6 shows an embodiment of rods (110, 120, 140) that has a tapered, cross-shaped tube section with holes at one of its two ends (here, four holes) and a tube section at the other end that is not tapered but has holes parallel to the holes in the lower section. The tapered lower end can then be inserted into the upper end of the respective adjacent section and secured with a locking pin.

[0058] Fig. Figure 7 shows the installation of a safety net in the fall protection area, which is supported by two vertical and two horizontal rods. To absorb the impact of a person or object, the safety net (400) is attached to the upper horizontal rod (120) and the lower horizontal rod (140). In this embodiment, a one-piece safety net is installed on the fall protection (100).

[0059] Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 show a quick-release clamp (200) which can connect a vertical rod (110) to a horizontal rod (120, 140). In this embodiment, the quick-release clamp (200) consists of three parts (210, 220, 230). The first part (210) is connected to a vertical rod (110) (not shown) and the second part (220) is detachably connected to the first part (210). The second part (220) engages around a first section of a horizontal rod (120, 140; not shown). The third part (230) is rotatably connected to the second part (220) and encloses the second section of the same rod (120, 140). The third part (230) here comprises a bracket (240) with a closure (250).When the closure is closed by hand, the bracket pulls the second and third parts of the quick-release chamber closer around the rod (120, 140) and fixes the respective rod so that it is firmly connected to the other respective rod and can no longer rotate.

[0060] Fig. Figure 10 illustrates a toeboard (300). In the illustrated embodiment, the toeboard consists of two parts (310, 320) that are connected to each other.

[0061] Most conventional fall protection systems on roof construction sites take a relatively long time to erect because scaffolding must first be erected on the building. In most cases, an entire working day must be spent erecting the scaffolding structure. The key advantage of the fall protection system according to the invention is that it can be erected within a short time. In one embodiment, the fall protection system can be erected in less than 1 hour, in less than 2 hours, in less than 3 hours, in less than 4 hours or in less than 5 hours. To erect the fall protection system according to the invention, the covering elements on the roof that must make way for the fall protection bracket are removed. For example, only the first row of covering elements closest to the roof edge is removed. In a next step, the lower part of one or more fall protection brackets is attached to a substructure on the roof.Subsequently, one or more vertical rods (110) are inserted into the holders (5) of one or more fall protection brackets (1) and secured. In some embodiments, the vertical rods (110) are secured with a locking pin inserted through a hole provided in the holder and in the vertical rod. This prevents the vertical rod from falling out. In a final step, the one or more horizontal rods (120, 140) are connected and secured to the vertical rods (110) using quick-release clamps (200).

[0062] To erect the fall protection device according to the invention and to carry out the exemplary method for installing the fall protection device, it may be necessary to remove a first row of covering elements. The described covering elements are typically, but are not limited to, roof tiles, roof tiles, roof panels, or roof shingles.

[0063] It is emphasized that variations and modifications of the foregoing fall within the scope of the present disclosure. It is to be understood that the disclosure disclosed and defined herein extends to all alternative combinations of two or more of the individual features and embodiments mentioned or apparent from the text and / or the drawings. All such different combinations represent various alternative aspects of the present disclosure. The claims are to be construed to include alternative embodiments to the extent permitted by the prior art. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be considered limiting.The use of “comprehensive” and its variations is intended to include the listed items and their equivalents, as well as additional items and their equivalents. List of reference symbols 1 fall protection console 2 lower part of the fall protection console 2a Side wall of the lower part 3 upper part of the fall protection console 3a Groove in the upper part of the fall protection bracket 4 End of the upper part, which is rotatably connected to the lower part 5 Bracket for supporting the vertical rod 6 Holding device for adjusting the angle between the upper and lower parts 6a Hole to create a rotatable connection of the bracket with the upper part 7 Stabilizer 100 fall protection 110 vertical bar 120, 140 horizontal bar 200 quick release clips 210 first part of the quick release clamp 220 second part of the quick release clamp 230 third part of the quick release clamp 240 bracket of the quick release clamp 250 Closure of the quick-release clamp to which the bracket is attached 300 toe board 310, 320 parts of the toe board 400 safety net

Claims

[1] Fall protection console (1), comprising - a lower part (2) which is firmly connected to a substrate, - an upper part (3), the upper part (3) being rotatably connected to the lower part (2) at one end (4), and - a holder (5) for supporting and holding a vertical rod (110), wherein the holder (5) is firmly connected to the upper part (2) or is a part thereof; wherein the angle between the lower part (2) and the upper part (3) is variable, and wherein the variable angle can be fixed by at least one fixing means; and wherein the lower part (2) has one or more openings in the side walls through which the at least one fixing means can be guided. [2] Fall protection console (1) according to claim 1, further comprising a holding device (6), one end of which is rotatably connected to the end of the upper part (3) which is non-rotatably connected to the lower part (2), and the other end of which comprises at least one opening for receiving the at least one fixing means, and by receiving the fixing means fixes the variable angle between the lower part (2) and the upper part (3). [3] Fall protection bracket (1) according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the one or more openings in the lower part (2) comprise opening zones to provide multiple positions of the angle within each opening zone. [4] Fall protection bracket (1) according to claim 3, wherein the angle between the upper part (3) and the lower part (2) can be adjusted between 0° and 90° by introducing at least one fixing means into the at least one opening zone. [5] Fall protection bracket (1) according to claims 1 to 4, wherein the holder (5) on the upper part (3) is a cylindrical holder element, wherein optionally the cylindrical holder element is welded to the lower part (2). [6] Comprehensive fall protection - one or more fall protection brackets fixed to a subsurface according to one of claims 1 to 5; - one or more vertical rods (110), each vertical rod (110) being fixed in one of the holders (5); - one or more horizontal bars (120, 140), - one or more quick-release clamps (200) connecting the one or more horizontal bars (120, 140) to the one or more vertical bars (110). [7] Fall protection according to claim 6, further comprising a toe board (300) mounted between the lowermost horizontal bar (120) and the ground, the toe board being held by one or more of the lowermost quick release clips (200); and the toe board (300) being assembled from one or more parts (310, 320). [8] Fall protection device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the one or more quick-release clamps (200) engage around the one or more horizontal rods (120, 140) such that the one or more horizontal rods (120, 140) are no longer rotatable. [9] Fall protection device according to claims 6 to 8, wherein a safety net (400) is mounted in a space formed by two horizontal bars (120, 140) and two vertical bars (110). [10] Fall protection according to one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the one or more quick-release clamps (200) are composed of at least three parts (210, 220, 230), wherein the first part (210) is connected to a horizontal or vertical rod (110, 120, 140), the second part (220) is detachably connected to the first part (210) and (a) engages a first portion of a horizontal rod (120, 140) when the first part (210) is connected to a vertical rod (110), or (b) engages a first portion of a vertical rod (110) when the first part (210) is connected to a horizontal rod (120, 140); and the third part (230) is rotatably connected to the second part (220) and encloses a second section of the same rod (110, 120, 140), wherein the third part (230) comprises a closure (250) with which the second (220) and third part (230) of the quick-release clamp (200) engaging around the rod (110, 120, 140) can be pulled together and fixed. [11] Use of the fall protection device according to claims 6 to 10 for fall protection on a roof, wherein the roof has a roof pitch between 10° and 50°. [12] Use of a fall protection bracket (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5 for fall protection.

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