Component holder and home technology device with a component holder

Abstract

Component holder (100) for a household appliance, with a first end face as a first end (101) with a first clamping arm (110) and a second end face as a second end (202) with a second clamping arm (220), wherein the first clamping arm (110) at least partially surrounds a first receiving section (150), wherein the second clamping arm (120) at least partially surrounds a second receiving section (160), where an intermediate section (130) is provided between the first and second recording sections (150, 160), wherein a first and second side surface (106, 107) are provided between the first and second ends (101, 102), wherein the first side surface (106) is continuous, wherein the second side surface (107) has openings (152, 162, 172) for the at least first and second receiving section (150, 160).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a component holder and a household appliance with a component holder.

[0002] In building technology devices, components such as sensors and / or switches are used that interact with a hydraulic circuit. These components are coupled or connected to the hydraulic circuit, for example, via a connecting pipe. The components may then be located at one end of this connecting pipe. Vibrations in the hydraulic system can be transmitted to the connecting pipe, causing the component to vibrate. This can impair the component's function.

[0003] To improve mechanical stability and reduce vibrations, the component or part of the connecting pipe can be connected to pipes of the hydraulic system via a holder.

[0004] A bracket with two receptacles on its end faces can be provided for this purpose, with the hydraulic pipe and the connecting pipe being placed into these receptacles. However, mounting the bracket can sometimes be difficult and time-consuming.

[0005] DE 10 2023 134 193 A1 discloses a clamping element for clamping pipes in a building services appliance to dampen vibrations in the pipes. The clamping element has receiving areas for the pipes on the end faces of the holder. Alternatively, clamping hooks are provided on the end faces.

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to at least partially overcome the disadvantages described above. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a holder for components in or on a household appliance, the installation of which can be carried out more cost-effectively and easily.

[0007] This problem is solved by a component holder for a home technology device according to claim 1 and by a home technology device according to claim 7.

[0008] Thus, a component holder for a building services device is provided, comprising a longitudinal direction, a first end face with a first holding arm or clamping arm, and a second end face with a second holding arm or clamping arm. The first holding arm or clamping arm at least partially surrounds a first receiving section, and the second holding arm or clamping arm at least partially surrounds a second receiving section. The first and second receiving sections serve to hold a hydraulic pipe and / or a connecting pipe or a section of a component to be held for a building services device. The first and second receiving sections are at least partially open to the outside, allowing the holder to be slid laterally onto a hydraulic pipe of the building services device and a connecting pipe for a system component. The first and second receiving sections are spaced apart from each other.This makes mounting the holder easier.

[0009] The component holder can have two side surfaces between the first and second end faces. The first side surface can be closed and either straight or curved. The second side surface can have openings for at least the first or second mounting section. This allows for lateral sliding or insertion. This is advantageous because the pipes and / or components no longer need to be bent apart to position the holder. The holder serves to dampen vibrations and mechanically hold components of an instantaneous water heater that are connected to pipes of the domestic water system via connecting pipes.

[0010] The first and second arms can be designed as clamping arms or holding arms. Their function is identical: to hold a pipe within the receiving section.

[0011] The inner diameter of the first and / or second receiving section can be adapted to the diameter of a hydraulic pipe and / or a connecting pipe or a component to be mounted.

[0012] An intermediate section may be provided between the first and second recording sections.

[0013] Optionally, ribs can be provided on a flat side surface and at the first and second ends or the first and second face, i.e., on the first and second clamping arms, e.g., perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The ribs are advantageous because they, for example, better hold a cable tie used to secure the holder in position.

[0014] According to one aspect, a third recording segment can be provided between the first and second recording segments. There is a first intermediate segment between the first and third recording segments, and a second intermediate segment can be provided between the third and second recording segments.

[0015] Optionally, the enclosing angle of the first and second recording sections can each be > 180°.

[0016] According to one aspect of the invention, the second clamping arm can have an extension such that the extension covers the first, second and third receiving sections.

[0017] Because at least the first and second receiving sections are located on the second side surface, the holder can be slid onto the hydraulic pipe and the connecting pipe or component from one side. The holder is preferably made in one piece from an elastic material such as rubber.

[0018] The first and second clamping arms on the first and second end faces each serve to clamp a hydraulic pipe and / or a connecting pipe or a component.

[0019] Optionally, the ends of the first and second clamping arms and the intermediate section are essentially aligned. This allows the holder to be attached to pipes arranged in a line.

[0020] Optionally, the holder material can be made of a material that can withstand temperatures of > 100°.

[0021] The holder can optionally be cut from sheet material or manufactured using extrusion presses.

[0022] The invention also relates to a vibration damper for pipes and / or components in a household appliance. The vibration damper is designed as a component holder as described above.

[0023] Further embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0024] The advantages and embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. Fig. Figures 1A - 1C each show a cross-section of a component holder. Fig. Figure 1D shows a side view of a component holder, Fig. Figure 2 shows a cross-section of another component holder, Fig. Figure 3 shows a cross-section of another component holder, Fig. Figure 4 shows a side view of the component holder of Fig. 2 or Fig. 3, Fig. Figure 5A shows a side view and a perspective view, and Figure 5B shows a view of another component holder. Fig. Figure 6A shows a side view and a perspective view, and Figure 6b shows another component holder. Fig. Figures 7A and 7C show different views of part of a building technology device with at least one component and a component holder.

[0025] Fig. Figures 1A to 1C each show a cross-section of a component holder. The component holder has a longitudinal direction L, a first end face 101, a second end face 102, a first side surface 106, and a second side surface 107 between the first and second end faces, i.e., between the first and second ends 101 and 102. The component holder 100 has a first and second end 101 and 102 with a first and second clamping arm 110 and 120. The first clamping arm 110 at least partially encloses a first receiving section 150, and the second clamping arm 120 at least partially encloses a second receiving section 160. The clamping arms serve to attach or clamp the holder to a tube. An intermediate section 130 is provided between the first and second receiving sections 150 and 160.The first and / or second receiving section 150, 160 can optionally be designed to enclose a hydraulic pipe or connecting pipe to be received at an angle of > 180°. The enclosing angle 151, 161 of the first and second receiving sections 150, 160 can optionally each be > 180°.

[0026] The first and second clamping arms 110, 120 can essentially have a C-shaped cross-section.

[0027] In the Fig. 1A, Fig. 1B and Fig. Figure 1C shows component holders which can accommodate tubes with different diameters, i.e. the first and second holding areas can have different inner diameters.

[0028] Fig. Figure 1D shows a side view of a component holder. The side view shows the first side surface, which can be rectangular.

[0029] The first face 106 is in the example of Fig. 1A to 1C are preferably straight and closed. The second side surface 107 has a first and second opening 152, 162, respectively, for the first and second receiving sections 150, 160.

[0030] Optionally, the ends of the first and second clamping arms 110, 120 and the intermediate section 130 are essentially flush and do not protrude or extend beyond the others. This allows the holder to be attached to pipes arranged in a line.

[0031] Fig. Figure 2 shows a cross-section of another component holder. Fig. Figure 2 shows another component holder, which can be used, for example, on the component holder of Fig. can be based on 1A to 1C and additionally has a third recording section 170 between the first and second recording sections 150, 160.

[0032] The component holder 100 thus has a first end face as first end 101 and a second end face as second end 102, a first and second clamping arm 110, 120 each at the first and second end 101, 102, a first and second receiving section 150, 160, which are each at least partially surrounded by the first and second clamping arm 110, 120, a first intermediate section 130 adjacent to the first receiving section 150 and a third receiving section 170 and a second intermediate section 180 between the third and second receiving sections 170, 160.

[0033] Furthermore, the holder has a first closed side surface 106. The receiving sections 150, 160, 170 are provided on the second side surface 107. The second side surface 170 has a first, second and third opening 152, 162, 172, respectively, for the first, second and third receiving sections 150, 160, 170.

[0034] The component holder 100 can have several ribs 103, 104, 105 on the first side surface 106, on the first clamping arm 110 and / or on the second clamping arm 120. These ribs 103 - 105 are intended to better hold a fastening unit (for example, a cable tie 400) that is clamped around the outside of the holder.

[0035] The first, second, and third mounting sections 150, 160, 170 are optionally designed to surround a pipe to be mounted at an angle of > 180°, i.e., the enclosing angle is > 180°. This is advantageous because it ensures that the pipes can be held securely enough, or that the holder can be attached securely to the pipe.

[0036] Optionally, the ends of the first and second clamping arms 110, 120 and the intermediate sections 130, 108 are essentially aligned and do not protrude or extend beyond the others.

[0037] Fig. Figure 3 shows a cross-section of another component holder. The component holder of Fig. 3 is based on the component holder of Fig. 2 and has an extension 190 on the second clamping arm 120. The component holder 100 has a first and second end face, each forming a first and second end 101, 102, with a first clamping arm 110 and a second clamping arm 120. Furthermore, a first, second, and third receiving section 150, 160, 170 are each provided for receiving a hydraulic pipe or a connecting pipe. The extension arm 190 is connected to the clamping arm 120 and extends substantially to the first end 101. The extension arm 190 covers the first, second, and third receiving sections 150, 160, 170. This is advantageous because it allows the holder 100 to be attached to various hydraulic pipes or connecting pipes and securely held by the extension arm 190.

[0038] The holder has a first closed side surface 106. The receiving sections 150, 160, and 170 are provided on the second side surface 107. The second side surface 170 has a first, second, and third opening 152, 162, and 172, respectively, for the first, second, and third receiving sections 150, 160, and 170. The second side surface 107 can be covered by the extension arm 190.

[0039] Optionally, the enclosure angle of the first, second, and third recording sections can be smaller than the enclosure angle of Fig. They should be 1A to 2.

[0040] Fig. Figure 4 shows a first side view of the component holder from Fig. 2 or Fig. 3. The side view shows a first side surface, which can be rectangular.

[0041] Fig. 5A and Fig. Figure 5B shows a side view and a perspective view of another component holder. The component holder 100 has a first and second end face as first and second ends 101, 102 with a first clamping arm 110 at the first end 101 and a second clamping arm 120 at the second end 102, each of which at least partially surrounds a first and second receiving section 150, 160. Furthermore, the component holder 100 has a first side surface 106, which has a first and second section 106a, 106b. While the side surface 106 according to the Fig. 1A to Fig. In the embodiment 3, the first and second side surface sections 106a, 106b are arranged at an angle to each other. Optionally, a third receiving section 170 can also be provided. A first intermediate section 130 can be provided between the first and third receiving sections 150, 170, and a second intermediate section 180 can be provided between the third and second receiving sections 170, 160. In the embodiment of Fig. 5A and Fig. In 5B, the third receiving section 170 is enclosed by the first and second intermediate sections 130, 180. The second intermediate section 180 can thus be in contact with the first intermediate section 130. This can be achieved in particular by the angled design of the first and second side surface sections 106a, 106b.

[0042] Fig. 6A and Fig. Figure 6B shows a side view and a perspective view of another component holder. The component holder 100 according to the Fig. 6A and Fig. 6B has a first end 101 with a first clamping arm 110 and a second end 102 with a second clamping arm 120. The first clamping arm 110 at least partially surrounds a first receiving section 150, and the second clamping arm 120 at least partially surrounds a second receiving section 160. A third receiving section 170 is provided between the first and second receiving sections 150, 160. A first intermediate section 130 is provided between the first and third receiving sections 150, 170, and a second intermediate section 180 is provided between the second receiving section 160 and the third receiving section 170. A side surface 106, which may be curved, is provided at the opposite end of the holder 100.

[0043] While the ends of the first and second clamping arms 110, 120 and the intermediate section 130 of the holder of Fig. 1A to Fig. Since the two parts are essentially aligned, the third receiving section 170 can protrude. This allows the holder 100 to be attached to pipes that are not arranged in a line.

[0044] Fig. Figures 7A to 7C show different views of a part of a household appliance with at least one component and a component holder.

[0045] In Fig. 7A is a component holder according to Fig. 1A, Fig. 1B or Fig. Figure 1C shows the component holder being fitted over a hydraulic pipe 200 and a connecting pipe 210. A component 300 can be attached to the connecting pipe 210.

[0046] In Fig. 7B is a component holder according to Fig. Figure 3 shows a holder that accommodates a pipe 200, a first connecting pipe 210, and a component 310. A cable tie 400 can be provided for fastening the holder. Fig. 7C is a holder according to Fig. Figure 2 shows the component attached to a pipe 200, a connecting pipe 210, and a component 310. A cable tie 400 is optionally provided for further fastening.

[0047] The component holder 100 can optionally be made in one piece from an elastic material such as rubber. Reference symbol list 100 component holders 101 first end 102 second end 103 ribs 104 ribs 105 ribs 106 first side surface 106a first section 106b second section 107 second side surface 110 first clamping arm 120 second clamping arm 130 Intermediate section 150 first recording section 151 Enclosure angle 152 first opening 160 second recording section 161 Enclosure angle 162 second opening 170 third recording section 172 third opening 180 Intermediate section 190 extension 200 hydraulic pipe 210 Connecting pipe 300 components 310 Component 400 cable ties L Longitudinal direction QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 10 2023 134 193 A1

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Claims

[1] Component holder (100) for a household appliance, with a first end face as a first end (101) with a first clamping arm (110) and a second end face as a second end (202) with a second clamping arm (220), wherein the first clamping arm (110) at least partially surrounds a first receiving section (150), wherein the second clamping arm (120) at least partially surrounds a second receiving section (160), where an intermediate section (130) is provided between the first and second recording sections (150, 160), wherein a first and second side surface (106, 107) are provided between the first and second ends (101, 102), wherein the first side surface (106) is continuous, wherein the second side surface (107) has openings (152, 162, 172) for the at least first and second receiving section (150, 160). [2] Component holder (100) according to claim 1, wherein the first recording section (150) has an enclosure angle (151) of > 180°, and / or wherein the second recording section (160) has an enclosure angle (161) of > 180°. [3] Component holder (100) according to one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the second clamping arm (120) has an extension (190) which extends from the second end (102) substantially to the first end (101) and at least partially covers the first, second and / or third receiving section (150, 160, 170). [4] Component holder (100) for a household appliance, with a first end (101) with a first clamping arm (110) and a second end (202) with a second clamping arm (220), wherein the first clamping arm (110) at least partially surrounds a first receiving section (150), wherein the second clamping arm (120) at least partially surrounds a second receiving section (160), where an intermediate section (130) is provided between the first and second recording sections (150, 160), wherein a first and second side surface (106, 107) are provided between the first and second ends (101, 102), where the first side surface (106) is continuous, wherein the second side surface (107) has openings (152, 162, 172) for at least the first and second recording section (150, 160). wherein the first side surface (106) has a first and second side surface section (106a, 106b) which are arranged at an angle < 120° to each other. [5] Component holder (100) according to claim 4, further comprising a first and second intermediate section (130, 180), wherein the first and second intermediate sections (130, 180) are opposite each other, so that an opening (171) of the third recording section is closed. [6] Component holder (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the component holder (100) is made of an elastic material, preferably rubber, and is one-piece. [7] Home technology device, comprising at least one component holder (100) according to any of the preceding claims. [8] Vibration damper for pipes and / or components in a domestic appliance, comprising a component holder (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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