Holder for a rod-shaped component

Abstract

Holder (1) for a rod-shaped component arranged on a base plate (2), characterized in that the holder (1) is provided with a claw (3) designed for gripping the rod-shaped component, that an angle (4) extending over the component is pivotably hinged to the claw (3) or to the base plate, that a toggle lever arrangement (5) is provided on the angle (4) on a front side of the holder (1) opposite the base plate (2), with a first lever (6) designed as a handle and pivotably hinged to the angle (4), and a second lever (7) hinged to the first lever (6) which is releasably locked to the claw (3).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a holder for a rod-shaped component arranged on a base plate.

[0002] Particularly in commercial forestry and horticulture, where equipment powered by an internal combustion engine is operated for extended periods, the supply of operating fluids takes place at specially designed filling stations.

[0003] Such filling stations for chainsaws or hedge trimmers are well known. At these stations, refilling of operating fluids, such as fuel and saw chain oil from a combination canister, is done quickly and relatively easily via filling systems.

[0004] To securely attach a canister with a capacity of up to 10 liters to such a filling station, a robust holder is required. Furthermore, such a holder should be suitable for a wide variety of canisters, not just specific brands. It should also be suitable for securing devices with rod-shaped components for subsequent refueling.

[0005] Among other things, this problem is addressed with a holder according to claim 1.

[0006] The initial focus is on the fact that the holder is equipped with a claw designed to grip the rod-shaped component, that an angle extending over the component is pivotably hinged to the claw or the base plate, and that a toggle lever arrangement is provided on the angle at a front side of the holder opposite the base plate, with a first lever designed as a handle and pivotably hinged to the angle, and a second lever hinged to the first lever, which is releasably locked to the claw.

[0007] The design of such a holder allows for the fixing of a large number of rod-shaped components, in particular the handles of fuel canisters of almost any design, the fixing of the protective tube of a lawn trimmer, a brush cutter or the like.

[0008] By moving the first lever to a closed position of the holder, the component is clamped between the claw and the angle bracket by means of a second lever that is locked with the claw. A further advantage is that, due to the toggle lever arrangement, the first lever assumes a dead center position in the closed position, thus eliminating the need for additional securing measures to fix the component at the filling station.

[0009] It has proven extremely advantageous if, with the second lever locked, the first lever exerts a force on at least one spring element between the angle and the top of the handle. Such a spring element, e.g., a compression spring, or in particular an elastic spring element such as a rubber buffer, also allows for the clamping of non-circular components of different diameters.

[0010] In its design, the claw is further provided to have a hook that engages in a recess of the second lever for locking.

[0011] This enables a secure, stable locking mechanism between the second lever and the claw.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the claw consists of several interconnected lamellae. This results in a significant saving in weight and material compared to a solid claw.

[0013] In a further development of the holder according to the invention, it can be provided that two lamellae each have a tab with a recess projecting from their upper side, in which an axis of the angle is pivotably mounted. It has also proven advantageous if the first lever has a U-shaped profile and the two lateral legs are pivotably mounted in a U-shaped bracket on the angle.

[0014] The legs can then easily enclose the second lever, which is pivotally mounted within the legs. This measure also ensures that the second lever is securely held between the two legs when the first lever is in the closed position.

[0015] Furthermore, the angle bracket can be provided with a tab featuring an opening that passes through the first lever. A locking bolt can then be inserted into this opening to secure the closed position of the first lever in addition to its dead center position. This is particularly intended to prevent theft, for example of a canister, by means of a padlock.

[0016] Chainsaws are typically inserted into a filling station from above, bar first. This is very cumbersome with chainsaws that have very long bars. Therefore, the holder is designed to rotate 90 degrees around an axis perpendicular to the base plate, allowing chainsaws with long bars to be inserted into the filling station sideways.

[0017] Another measure involves mirror symmetry to the central plane, on which the pivot axes are perpendicular.

[0018] Such symmetries significantly reduce the number of different components.

[0019] With the exception of rubber buffers or the like, the holder according to the invention is made of a non-rusting steel, in particular of V2 steel, and is therefore rust-free, extremely stable and weather-resistant.

[0020] The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the drawing, which shows only one exemplary embodiment. The drawing shows: Fig. 1: an isometric representation of the holder according to the invention, Fig. 2: a side view, Fig. 3: the holder with a combination canister and Fig. 4: the holder with a brush cutter.

[0021] The holder 1 according to the invention, preferably made of stainless steel, has a base plate 2 which is to be fixed in particular at a filling station for agricultural and forestry equipment such as chainsaws.

[0022] A claw 3 is arranged on the base plate 2, which is suitable for gripping a rod-shaped component.

[0023] In the embodiment of the holder 1, an angle 4 is hinged to the claw 3, which in a closed position according to Fig. 1. A rod-shaped component is covered.

[0024] To lock the angle 4 to the claw 3, a toggle lever assembly 5 is provided on one front side of the angle 4. A first lever 6 of this toggle lever assembly serves as a handle and is pivotably mounted on the angle 4. A second lever 7 is pivotally connected to the first lever 6 and releasably locks to the claw 3.

[0025] In the locked state of angle 4 according to Fig. 1 A force is exerted on a rod-shaped component, which is received in trough-shaped recesses 10 of the claw 3, via spring elements, here in the form of rubber buffers 11,12, whereby the component is gently fixed between the angle 4 and the claw 3 in a wide range regardless of the diameter of the component.

[0026] To lock the second lever 7 on the claw 3, the claw has a hook 13 which engages in a recess 14 of the second lever 7 for locking.

[0027] In this embodiment, the claw 3 is formed by means of five lamellae 15 to 19, thus saving material and weight. This allows the hook 13 to be formed centrally on the middle lamella 17 in a simple manner.

[0028] The slats 15-19 can be mortised and / or welded to the base plate 2. Spacers 20 on a shaft 21 provide stability between the slats 15-19.

[0029] The lamellae 16,18 can be provided on their upper sides with a tab 26 in which an axis 27 of the angle 4 is pivotably mounted in corresponding recesses.

[0030] The first lever 5 has a generally U-shaped profile when viewed from the front. Accordingly, the two lateral legs 30, 31 are pivotably mounted in a U-shaped bracket 32 ​​at the angle 4. Furthermore, the legs 30, 31 encompass the second lever 7, which is pivotably mounted in the legs 30, 31 about an axis 33.

[0031] The length of the second lever 7 can be adjusted relative to the axis 33. For this purpose, a shaft of the second lever 7 is provided with a thread that can be screwed in or out of an axis-fixed nut. This allows for adjustment over a wide range to accommodate different diameters of a component held by the bracket 1.

[0032] Between the legs 30, 31, a tab 35 of the angle 4 with an opening 36 projects. A pin inserted in this opening 36 can secure the locked position of the holder 1. A padlock is particularly intended for this purpose, so that, for example, a fuel container is largely theft-proof when connected to a filling station.

[0033] It has also proven advantageous if the holder 1 can be rotated by 90° about an axis perpendicular to the base plate 2, so that components can be clamped in both a horizontal and a vertical position.

[0034] Fig. Figure 3 shows a preferred use of the holder 1 according to the invention. The handle 40 of a combination canister 41 for refueling a chainsaw or hedge trimmer with an internal combustion engine is shown between the claw 3 and the angle 4.

[0035] Fig.Figure 4 shows a holder 1 that holds the protective tube 42 of a brush cutter 43, so that it too can be easily refueled. Reference symbol list: 1 holder 2 Base plate 3 Claw 4 angles 5 toggle lever arrangement 6 first lever handle 7 second lever 10 Exclusion 11 Spring element rubber buffer 12 Spring element rubber buffer 13 hooks 14 Exclusion 15 slats 16 lamellae 17 lamella 18 lamellae 19 lamella 20 spacers 21st wave 26 tab 27 axle 30. Thigh 31 thighs 32 bracket 33 Axle 35 tab 36 Breakthrough 40 handle 41 combination canisters 42 Protective tube 43 brushcutters

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