Device for clamping components

Abstract

Device for clamping at least two components, comprising - a tension element (3) which is designed to enclose a first component (1) and a second component (2), - and a rotating element (5), wherein the pulling element (3) has a threaded structure (4) with which the rotating element (5) interacts in such a way that that a rotational movement of the rotating element (5) causes an axial retraction movement of the pulling element (3), This results in a reduction of the effective length of the enclosure and allows a clamping force to be generated between the components.

Description

2.1 Technical Area

[0001] The invention relates to a device for clamping at least two components, in particular elongated components, by means of a tension element which is designed to encompass the components. 2.2 State of the art

[0002] Devices are known from the prior art in which two components of a handheld or compact object are connected to each other or held at a defined distance from each other. Such devices are used, for example, to extend, space apart, or clamp components together.

[0003] Rigid connecting elements, screw connections, or multi-part clamping mechanisms are typically used to generate the required clamping or holding force. These established solutions often require a relatively large number of individual components and are only adaptable to different component geometries or handle contours to a limited extent.

[0004] Particularly in applications where a tensioning element is intended to grip multiple components, it is common practice to use additional clamping elements, end stops, or separate connecting parts. In these cases, adjusting the effective length of the tensioning element is often limited or involves increased assembly and adjustment effort.

[0005] Furthermore, many known solutions are not designed to allow stepless shortening of the grip simply by a rotary motion, which makes handling more difficult, especially in compact or handheld applications.

[0006] A simple clamping device in which a tensioning element for enclosing at least two components is directly shortened in its effective length by a rotary movement is not known from the prior art. 2.3 Object of the invention

[0007] The invention is based on the objective of providing a simply constructed device with which at least two components can be reliably clamped against each other by means of a tension element designed for enclosing them, whereby a variable and preferably stepless adjustment of the clamping force should be possible with reduced design effort and at the same time sufficient scope for adaptation with regard to the shape and size of the components to be enclosed is given. 2.4 Solution to the task

[0008] This problem is solved by a device having the features of claim 1.

[0009] The device features a tensile element designed to engage a first component and a second component. The tensile element has a threaded structure with which a rotary element interacts such that a rotational movement of the rotary element causes an axial retraction movement of the tensile element.

[0010] This indentation shortens the effective length of the enclosure, thereby creating a clamping force between the components. 2.5 Advantageous effects of the invention

[0011] The device according to the invention has in particular the following advantages: - simple and compact design - small number of components - stepless adjustment of the clamping force - Good adaptability to different component geometries - Detachable and reusable clamping connection 2.6 Preferred embodiments

[0012] The tension element can be flexible, semi-flexible, articulated or rigid.

[0013] The tensioning element can be designed, for example, as a loop, as a folded band, as a segmented structure or as a form-fitting guided enclosure.

[0014] The geometry of the enclosure can be adapted to the contour of the components to be enclosed and can be, for example, round, oval, polygonal, contour-adapted or ergonomically designed.

[0015] The rotating element can be designed as a separate component and preferably has a support surface on which the rotating element is supported against one of the components to be clamped. 2.7 Description of the drawings

[0016] They show: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of the device in a starting position in which a pulling element (3) is provided for enclosing a first component (1) and a second component (2). Fig. 2 a schematic representation of the device according to Fig. 1 in a tensioned position in which the effective length of the tension element (3) is shortened by rotation of the rotary element (5). Fig.3 a schematic detail representation showing that the pulling element (3) has a threaded structure (4) which interacts with the rotating element (5) in such a way that a rotational movement of the rotating element (5) causes an axial retraction movement of the pulling element (3), wherein the rotating element (5) is supported on the second component (2) via a support surface (7). List of designations 1 first component 2 second component 3 Pull element 4 Thread structure of the tension element 5 rotating element 7 Support surface

Claims

[1] Device for clamping at least two components, comprising - a tension element (3) which is designed to enclose a first component (1) and a second component (2), - and a rotating element (5), wherein the pulling element (3) has a threaded structure (4) with which the rotating element (5) interacts in such a way that that a rotational movement of the rotating element (5) causes an axial retraction movement of the pulling element (3), This results in a reduction of the effective length of the enclosure and allows a clamping force to be generated between the components. [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized by , that the tension element (3) is flexible, semi-flexible, elastic, articulated or rigid. [3] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the enclosure has a shape adapted to the geometry of the components to be enclosed. [4] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the enclosure has a round, oval, elongated, polygonal, contour-adapted or ergonomically shaped geometry.

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