Mounting element for attaching a back panel grid to a shelf, as well as the shelf itself.

Abstract

A retaining element for mounting a back panel grid on a shelf, wherein the shelf comprises vertical supports, wherein the retaining element comprises a first fastening section having at least one insertion element which can be inserted at least partially horizontally into an opening located on a vertical support and simultaneously or subsequently moved vertically downwards, such that in an inserted state the insertion element engages behind a lower edge of the opening, so that the retaining element is held on the support without a screw connection, wherein the retaining element comprises a second fastening section to which the back panel grid can be attached, whereby the back panel grid is held on the vertical supports in a vertical orientation spaced apart from the vertical supports.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a retaining element for holding a back panel grid on a shelf and to a shelf comprising a back panel grid.

[0002] Back panels are particularly well-known in pallet racking. Back panels prevent items from falling from the rack positions. These back panels can be made of steel and are mounted behind the rack frames, section by section. Known rack frames, especially those of pallet racking, include upright profiles as vertical supports, which have several vertically arranged holes on the back of the rack. It is known to attach back panels to the vertical supports of a rack using fastening elements. AU 2010227107 B2 shows the attachment of a back panel to a rack using fastening elements that are fastened to the vertical supports with screws and nuts.

[0003] The object of the invention is to provide a holding element for mounting a back panel grid on a shelf, as well as a shelf comprising a back panel grid, which have advantages over known holding elements or shelves.

[0004] The problem is solved by a holding element according to claim 1 and a shelf according to claim 13. Further advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims or are described below.

[0005] The insertion element provided according to the invention allows the retaining element to be held on the support without a screw connection. The retaining element can thus be held on the support solely by the force of gravity acting upon it, because the insertion element, when inserted, engages the lower edge of an opening, so that the retaining element is suspended in the support via the insertion element. This eliminates the need, as with conventional retaining elements, for screwing the retaining element and the vertical support. Compared to known fastening methods, the mounting of the retaining element on the support according to the invention represents a significant time saving during assembly and thus considerable cost savings. This is especially true since the installation of conventional retaining elements on supports often takes place at great heights, making the creation of screw connections even more time-consuming than at ground level.

[0006] According to the invention, it is not excluded that a screw connection with the retaining element may also be made; however, such a screw connection is not necessary for the mounting of the retaining element according to the invention on the support.

[0007] Preferably, the first fastening section has at least two insertion elements which can be inserted at least partially horizontally into openings located on a vertical support and simultaneously or subsequently moved vertically downwards, so that each of the insertion elements, in an inserted state, engages a lower edge of the respective opening, so that the retaining element is held on the support without a screw connection.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, a holding element of the shelf according to the invention has no screw connection whatsoever.

[0009] The preferably provided securing element is not intended for the bracket itself, but for securing the bracket.

[0010] Preferably, the first fastening section and the second fastening section are arranged on opposite sides of a planar section and the plane of the planar section is vertically oriented.

[0011] Preferably, the plane of the planar section is perpendicular to the plane of the back wall grid.

[0012] Preferably, the vertical supports are designed as upright profiles.

[0013] Preferably, at least two recesses located on the second fastening section each accommodate a horizontal grid bar of the rear wall grid.

[0014] Preferably, the first fastening section has a hole through which a locking element is inserted into an upwardly limited opening located in the vertical support, so that a vertical movement of the retaining element is blocked by the locking element and thus the mounting of the retaining element on the support is prevented.

[0015] Preferably, the first fastening section and the insertion elements are formed in one piece.

[0016] Preferably, the first fastening section and the insertion elements are made of steel.

[0017] Preferably, the insertion elements are designed as tabs that are integrally connected to the first fastening section.

[0018] Preferably, the insertion elements are formed by cutting and shaping a sheet metal plate that forms the first fastening section.

[0019] Preferably, the retaining element is formed in one piece.

[0020] Preferably, the retaining element is formed from a sheet metal plate by forming and cutting a sheet metal plate.

[0021] Preferably, the first fastening section has a flat surface from which the insertion elements protrude.

[0022] Preferably, the flat surface rests against the vertical support.

[0023] Preferably, a support comprises a support extension element having at least one support extension insertion element which is inserted into an opening on the vertical support, wherein the support extension insertion element engages behind a lower edge of the opening, so that the support extension element is held on the support without a screw connection.

[0024] Such a support extension element, which can be designed as a profile, is advantageous if the upper edge of the load is located above the upper end of the support (without a support extension element).

[0025] Preferably, the support extension element has at least two support extension insertion elements which are inserted into openings located on a support, each of the support extension insertion elements engaging a lower edge of the respective opening, so that the support extension element is held on the support without a screw connection.

[0026] Preferably, the retaining element is held on the support extension element. For this purpose, the support extension element has at least one opening above the support extension insertion element into which the insertion element of the retaining element can be inserted. In this way, the height of the retaining element – ​​which holds a rear wall grid – can be adjusted to the height of the load.

[0027] Preferably, the support extension element has a hole through which a support extension locking element is inserted into an upwardly limited opening in the support, so that a vertical movement of the support extension element is blocked by the support extension locking element and thus a loosening of the support extension element's mounting on the support is prevented.

[0028] Preferably, the support extension element and the support extension insertion element are made of steel.

[0029] Preferably, the support extension insertion element is designed as a tab integrally connected to the support extension element.

[0030] Preferably, the support extension element has a flat surface from which the support extension insertion element protrudes.

[0031] An embodiment of a holding element or shelf according to the invention is explained with reference to the figures.

[0032] They show Fig. 1: a holding element according to the invention in the state held on a support and with a rear wall grid held on the holding element; Fig. 2: a lateral sectional view of a holding element according to the invention; Fig. 3: a side view of a holding element according to the invention; Fig. 4: a top view of a holding element according to the invention; Fig. 5: another view of the in Fig. 1 shown retaining element; Fig. 6: a holding element according to the invention in the state held on a support extension element and with a rear wall grid held on the holding element; Fig. 7: a side sectional view of the in Fig. 6 elements shown.

[0033] The figures all show a vertical support 1 of a shelf according to the invention with a back wall grid 3 held by a retaining element 2 according to the invention.

[0034] The rack is a pallet rack. The vertical support 1 is a stud profile and has openings 4 arranged one above the other on its side facing the rear wall grid 3.

[0035] The retaining element 2 is made of steel and is formed in one piece. It is formed from a sheet metal plate by forming and cutting the plate. The retaining element 2 comprises a first fastening section 2a, which has a flat surface from which the insertion elements 5 protrude. The insertion elements 4 are designed as plug-in tabs integrally connected to the first fastening section 2a. The flat surface rests against the support 1. The two insertion elements 5 are each inserted into one of the openings 4. The insertion elements 5 each engage behind a lower edge of the opening 4, so that the retaining element 2 is held to the support 1 without a screw connection.

[0036] The retaining element 2 comprises a second fastening section 2b, to which the rear wall grid 3 is attached. Several recesses located on the second fastening section 2b each accommodate a horizontal grid bar of the rear wall grid 3.

[0037] The first fastening section 2a and the second fastening section 2b are arranged on opposite sides of a flat section. The plane of the flat section is vertically oriented. The plane of the flat section is perpendicular to the plane of the rear grid 3.

[0038] The first fastening section 2a has a hole through which a locking plate 6 is inserted as a locking element into an upwardly limited opening 4 located in the vertical support 1, so that a vertical movement of the retaining element 2 is blocked by the locking element 6 and thus a loosening of the mounting of the retaining element 2 on the support 1 is prevented.

[0039] The Fig. 6 and Fig.Figure 7 shows a support extension element 7 held on the support 1, to which a retaining element 2 of a shelf according to the invention is held, and to which a back panel grid 3 is held. The support extension element 7 comprises two support extension insertion elements 9, which are inserted into openings located on the support 1. The support extension insertion elements 9 each engage behind a lower edge of the opening, so that the support extension element 7 is held on the support 1 without a screw connection. The support extension element 7 has a hole through which a locking plate 8, acting as a support extension locking element, is inserted into an upwardly limited opening located in the support 1, so that vertical movement of the support extension element 7 is blocked by the support extension locking element 9 and thus the support extension element 7 cannot be loosened from the support 1.The column extension element 7, which is formed in one piece as a steel profile, has openings above the column extension insertion elements 9 into which the insertion elements 5 of the retaining element 2 can be inserted, so that the retaining element 2 is held on the column extension element and thus on the column. 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] AU 2010227107 B2

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Claims

[1] Holding element for supporting a back panel grid on a shelf, wherein the shelf comprises vertical supports, wherein the holding element comprises a first fastening section having at least one insertion element which can be inserted at least partially horizontally into an opening located on a vertical support and simultaneously or subsequently moved vertically downwards, so that in an inserted state the insertion element engages behind a lower edge of the opening, so that the holding element is held on the support without a screw connection, wherein the holding element comprises a second fastening section to which the back panel grid can be attached, whereby the back panel grid is held on the vertical supports in a vertical orientation spaced apart from the vertical supports. [2] Holding element according to claim 1, characterized by, that the first fastening section has at least two insertion elements which can be inserted at least partially horizontally into openings located on a vertical support and simultaneously or subsequently moved vertically downwards, so that each of the insertion elements, in an inserted state, engages a lower edge of the respective opening, so that the retaining element is held on the support without a screw connection. [3] Holding element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first fastening section and the second fastening section are arranged on opposite sides of a planar section, wherein the plane of the planar section is vertically oriented when inserted. [4] Holding element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the recesses located on the second fastening section can each accommodate a horizontal grid bar of the rear wall grid. [5] Holding element according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first fastening section has a hole through which, when inserted, a locking element can be inserted into an upwardly limited opening located in the vertical support, so that a vertical movement of the retaining element is blocked by the locking element and thus the mounting of the retaining element on the support is prevented from loosening. [6] Holding element according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the first fastening section and the insertion element are formed in one piece. [7] Holding element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the first fastening section and the insertion element are made of steel. [8] Holding element according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the insertion element is designed as a tab integrally connected to the first fastening section. [9] Holding element according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the first fastening section has a flat surface from which the insertion element protrudes. [10] Holding element according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the flat surface rests against the support when inserted. [11] Shelf comprising vertical supports and a back panel grid held on the vertical supports by means of retaining elements, wherein a retaining element comprises a first fastening section having at least one insertion element which is inserted into an opening on a vertical support, wherein the insertion element engages behind a lower edge of the opening so that the retaining element is held on the support without a screw connection, wherein the retaining element comprises a second fastening section on which the back panel grid is held. [12] Shelf according to claim 11, characterized by that the first fastening section has at least two insertion elements which are inserted into openings located on a vertical support, each of the insertion elements engaging a lower edge of the respective opening, so that the retaining element is held on the support without a screw connection. [13] Shelf according to one of claims 11 to 12, characterized by , that the first fastening section and the second fastening section are arranged on opposite sides of a planar section and the plane of the planar section is vertically oriented. [14] Shelf according to claim 13, characterized by , that the plane of the planar section is perpendicular to the plane of the back wall grid. [15] Shelf according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized by that the vertical supports are designed as upright profiles. [16] Shelf according to any one of claims 11 to 15, characterized by that at least two recesses located on the second fastening section each accommodate a horizontal grid bar of the rear wall grid. [17] Shelf according to any one of claims 11 to 16, characterized by, that the first fastening section has a hole through which a locking element is inserted into an upwardly limited opening located in the vertical support, so that a vertical movement of the retaining element is blocked by the locking element and thus the mounting of the retaining element on the support is prevented from loosening. [18] Shelf according to any one of claims 11 to 17, characterized by that the first fastening section and the insertion element are formed in one piece. [19] Shelf according to any one of claims 11 to 18, characterized by that the first fastening section and the insertion element are made of steel. [20] Shelf according to any one of claims 11 to 19, characterized by that the insertion element is designed as a tab integrally connected to the first fastening section. [21] Shelf according to any one of claims 11 to 20, characterized bythat the first fastening section has a flat surface from which the insertion element protrudes. [22] Shelf according to one of claims 11 to 21, characterized by that the flat surface rests against the support. [23] Shelf according to one of claims 11 to 22, characterized by , that a support comprises a support extension element having at least one support extension insertion element which is inserted into an opening on the vertical support, wherein the support extension insertion element engages behind a lower edge of the opening, so that the support extension element is held on the support without a screw connection. [24] Shelf according to claim 23, characterized bythat the column extension element has at least two column extension insertion elements which are inserted into openings located on a column, each of the column extension insertion elements engaging a lower edge of the respective opening, so that the column extension element is held on the column without a screw connection. [25] Shelf according to one of claims 23 to 24, characterized by that the retaining element is held on the support extension element. [26] Shelf according to one of claims 23 to 25, characterized by , that the column extension element has a hole through which a column extension locking element is inserted into an upwardly limited opening in the column, so that a vertical movement of the column extension element is blocked by the column extension locking element and thus a loosening of the support of the column extension element on the column is prevented. [27] Shelf according to one of claims 23 to 26, characterized by that the column extension element and the column extension insertion element are made of steel. [28] Shelf according to one of claims 23 to 27, characterized by that the support extension insertion element is designed as a tab integrally connected to the support extension element. [29] Shelf according to one of claims 23 to 28, characterized by , that the column extension element has a flat surface from which the column extension insertion element protrudes.

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