ARRANGEMENT AND A MODULAR CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM FOR THE LOAD-BEARING MOUNTING OF A FUNCTIONAL MODULE

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an arrangement and a modular construction system for an arrangement for supporting a functional module. Hintergrund

[0002] When providing structures for mounting multi-camera systems, for example, parts and profile shapes from prefabricated exhibition stand systems are regularly used, or a custom-made structure is built for each specific application, which can effectively only be used for that application.

[0003] However, prefabricated exhibition stand systems have the disadvantage that they are primarily designed for walls and immobile installations. Consequently, flexible or mobile use is very limited. Furthermore, such prefabricated systems offer few options for erecting specific scaffolding shapes.

[0004] Although individually adapted structures generally allow for more precisely adapted structures, they are even less flexible with regard to subsequent adjustments than prefabricated systems due to their design for specific application scenarios.

[0005] Furthermore, the routing of electrical cables, for example, is often inadequately considered when installing lighting fixtures on wall systems. Retrofitting existing systems is often difficult due to their lack of flexibility. The work required for this can represent an additional burden during the labor-intensive preparation phase and the constantly changing demands of film productions.

[0006] The document DE 87 04 779 U1 discloses a profile construction pipe which is screwed together from the following half-pipe and clamp parts: from any whole number of half-pipe middle pieces, from two half-pipe end pieces and from two half-pipe short end pieces as well as from small clamps and large clamps, whereby both the half-pipe end pieces and the half-pipe middle pieces are each screwed to two half-pipe parts. Zusammenfassung

[0007] The object of the invention is to provide an arrangement and a modular construction system with which functional modules can be accommodated in a flexible manner.

[0008] To solve this problem, an arrangement and a modular construction system for an arrangement for supporting a functional module are provided according to the independent claims. Further embodiments are the subject of dependent subclaims.

[0009] According to one aspect, an arrangement for supporting a functional module is provided. The arrangement comprises: a modular support structure formed with support elements having a hollow cross-section and opposing profile elements, wherein the profile elements each have a central half-pipe section and partial wing sections with profile element openings formed integrally thereon on both sides, and the partial wing sections of the profile elements are arranged flat on top of one another in such a way that the profile element openings are assigned to one another in pairs, the half-pipe sections of each of the support elements form a pipe section, and the partial wing sections of each of the support elements each form a wing section, and a functional module mounted on the support structure.

[0010] According to a further aspect, a modular construction system is provided for an arrangement for supporting a functional module, comprising support elements for a modular support structure, wherein the support elements are designed with a hollow cross-section and mutually opposite profile elements, wherein the profile elements each have a central half-pipe section and partial wing sections with profile element openings formed integrally thereon on both sides, and the partial wing sections of the profile elements are arranged flat on top of one another in such a way that the profile element openings are assigned to one another in pairs, the half-pipe sections of each of the support elements form a pipe section and the partial wing sections of each of the support elements each form a wing section.

[0011] In this way, efficient load-bearing support or fastening of (functional) modules, for example for image and / or sound recording production, can be achieved with low weight and high stability, design flexibility, and simplified and accelerated assembly and disassembly of the arrangement. Particularly in multi-camera systems, volumetric recordings, and light-field recordings, such modules can be arranged flexibly, for example spherically. Positioning of the individual modules can be achieved in small units and at variable distances, which can be difficult, especially with ready-made exhibition stand construction systems, due to the frequently excessively large and uniform spacing. Furthermore, straight surfaces and spherical attachment points can be flexibly defined within the space. This allows for the creation of customized, yet reusable structures.

[0012] In particular, the profile shape of the support elements and the correspondingly designed joints and mounting elements can enable a stable yet easily adaptable assembly of the arrangement. Further structural effort, for example, for heavier equipment such as cinema cameras or media transmission devices, can be avoided.

[0013] Profile element openings associated with one another can together form an opening in one of the wing sections. The opening (hole, through-opening) and / or the profile element openings can each be circular. The opening and / or the profile element openings can each be a bore. Each of the wing sections can, for example, have between 2 and 100 openings, preferably between 20 and 60 openings, particularly preferably between 30 and 50 openings.

[0014] The wing sections may each extend in the longitudinal direction of the tube section and be formed substantially flat.

[0015] First openings of a first of the two wing sections can be arranged in pairs in alignment with second openings of the second of the two wing sections along a transverse direction.

[0016] The openings of the two wing sections can each be arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction. In particular, the first openings can be arranged in a first row along the longitudinal direction and / or the second openings can be arranged in a second row along the longitudinal direction. The openings, in particular the first openings and the second openings, can each be arranged equidistant from one another, for example, at an opening distance of between 3 cm and 20 cm. First and second openings aligned in pairs can each have a distance of between 5 cm and 25 cm.

[0017] The openings may have the same diameter, for example, between 5 mm and 50 mm. Alternatively, different diameters may be provided, for example, for each of the wing sections, alternating openings of a larger diameter between 20 mm and 50 mm and openings of a smaller diameter between 5 mm and 25 mm.

[0018] The support element, in particular the tubular section and / or at least one of the two wing sections, can further comprise at least one of a thread, countersink, groove, bead, grain, and relief cut. In particular, each of the openings can comprise an opening thread. At least one wing bead can be formed in each of the wing sections, for example, in the longitudinal direction or in the transverse direction of the support element.

[0019] The tube section may have a substantially round or oval cross-section (profile), for example, an O-shaped profile. Preferably, the wing sections may extend radially from the tube section.

[0020] Alternatively, the tube section may also have a polygonal cross-section, in particular a square cross-section, a hexagonal section, or an octagonal section. In this case, the wing sections may also extend laterally outward from the tube section with respect to a cross-sectional center of the tube section.

[0021] Each of the wing sections can extend (essentially) along a plane (wing section plane). In particular, each of the wing sections can have a flat region. Each of the wing sections can be formed substantially plate-shaped.

[0022] The support element can be formed with mirror symmetry, in particular with respect to the wing section plane and / or with respect to a plane orthogonal to the wing section plane. Specifically, a profile of the support element can be formed with mirror symmetry, in particular with respect to a straight line along which a profile of the wing sections extends, and / or with respect to a straight line orthogonal thereto.

[0023] The flat region may be arranged substantially perpendicular to a circumferential direction of the pipe section.

[0024] The tube section can be curved toward at least one of the wing sections. In particular, the cross-section of the tube section can have at least one, preferably two, inflection points that separate a first region of the tube section with a circular curvature from a second region toward a curvature of the flat section.

[0025] Each of the half-pipe sections may have a substantially semicircular or semi-oval cross-section. Each of the half-pipe sections may have a substantially U-shaped profile.

[0026] The partial wing sections are each arranged in alignment with one another and are non-removably connected to one another. Each of the partial wing sections can extend substantially along a plane. In particular, each of the partial wing sections can have a flat region. Each of the partial wing sections can be formed substantially plate-shaped. Each of the half-pipe sections can be curved towards at least one of the partial wing sections. In particular, the respective cross-section of the half-pipe sections can have at least one, preferably two, turning points, which separate a first region of the half-pipe section with a (semi-)circular curvature from a second region towards a curvature of the flat partial wing section.

[0027] At least one opening in each of the wing sections can extend through both partial wing sections.

[0028] The half-pipe sections are glued together and cannot be removed.

[0029] The partial wing sections, which are arranged in alignment with one another, are glued together. In an example not part of the claimed invention, the partial wing sections, which are arranged in alignment with one another, can be releasably connected to one another, for example by means of a partial wing fastening means through one of the openings.

[0030] The partial wing sections can be connected to one another along the flat regions. In particular, first partial wing sections of a first of the profile elements can be arranged in a form-fitting manner with second partial wing sections of a second of the profile elements.

[0031] The wing sections and / or the partial wing sections can be formed continuously in the longitudinal direction. The profile elements, in particular the partial wing sections and / or the half-tube sections, can be formed free of internal edges / kinks.

[0032] The half-pipe sections of each of the profile elements can each be arranged in a common plane.

[0033] The tube section can have a constant tube section thickness and / or the wing sections can each have a constant wing section thickness. The profile elements can each have a constant profile element thickness, which is preferably equal to the tube section thickness and / or a partial wing section thickness. The tube section thickness can be half the wing section thickness.

[0034] It can also be provided that the support element has a constant thickness. In particular, the tube section thickness can be equal to the wing section thickness and / or twice the partial wing section thickness. The profile elements can be tapered in the lateral direction.

[0035] The tube section thickness and / or the partial wing section thickness can, for example, be between 0.5 mm and 25 mm. The wing section thickness can, for example, be between 1 mm and 50 mm.

[0036] The wing sections can each have a wing section width between 25% and 100% of a pipe section width. Preferably, the wing sections can each have a lateral length between 40% and 60% of the pipe section width.

[0037] The wing section thickness may be less than 20%, preferably less than 10%, of the wing section width. The tube section thickness may be less than 10%, preferably less than 5% of the tube section width.

[0038] The pipe section width can, for example, be between 1 cm and 25 cm. In the case of a round cross-section, the pipe section width can be equal to one pipe section diameter. The wing section width can, for example, be between 1 cm and 15 cm.

[0039] The functional module can be a functional module from the following group: film production module, image recording module, sound recording module, lighting module, and measurement modules for depth information, motion data, and material properties. These include, for example, cameras (RGB, IR, time of flight), (directional) microphones, lighting devices such as spotlights and LEDs, as well as radar and laser scanning technology. The lighting devices can, for example, have a total illuminance of 1000 lux to 50,000 lux, preferably 5000 lux to 15,000 lux.

[0040] The functional module can, for example, have a mass of about 0.1 kg to about 20 kg, preferably up to about 10 kg, more preferably up to about 5 kg.

[0041] The tube section can have a length of 20 cm to 200 cm. The wing sections can also have a length of 20 cm to 200 cm.

[0042] The tube section length may be equal to the wing section length. Alternatively, the tube section length may be longer or shorter than the wing section length, in particular by more than 5% of the tube section length. For example, the tube section may extend beyond the wing sections in the longitudinal direction.

[0043] The assembly and / or the support elements can further comprise carbon fibers. The assembly and / or the support elements can, in particular, comprise carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). The support element and / or the profile elements can, in particular, be formed or consist essentially of carbon fibers or CFRP. This can facilitate transport and assembly, particularly compared to the use of iron or aluminum, which can result in a high deadweight.

[0044] Additional fastening elements, especially the partial wing fastening elements, can be made of metal (e.g., steel) or made of metal. By using metal only where necessary (e.g., screw connections), the stability of metal can be combined with the lightness of carbon fiber.

[0045] The support structure can have a joint with joint elements that are connected to one another and can be rotated relative to one another, each of which is formed with a joint receptacle that is designed to hold a first of the support elements therein.

[0046] The joint receptacle of each joint element can be configured to receive a support element in a form-fitting manner in the longitudinal direction. The joint receptacle can have a first and a second groove, which are preferably configured to each receive one of the wing sections in a form-fitting manner in the longitudinal direction. The joint receptacle can have a cylinder element, which is preferably configured to receive the pipe section in a form-fitting manner in the longitudinal direction. The first groove and the second groove can be arranged opposite one another with respect to the joint receptacle.

[0047] Each joint element can comprise two partial joint elements, by joining which the joint receptacle and preferably the first groove and the second groove are formed. The partial joint elements can be non-removably connected to one another (e.g., glued or riveted). The joint elements can be arranged on an axis and can be rotated relative to one another via the axis.

[0048] The joint may have a locking means. The locking means may be configured to releasably lock a longitudinal movement of the first of the support elements (in the joint element).

[0049] Each joint element can have at least one locking opening, which preferably intersects the first groove or the second groove. The at least one locking opening can be arranged such that, when receiving the first of the support elements, it aligns with one of the openings of the wing section (with a certain displacement of the support element).

[0050] The locking means may comprise at least one locking fastening means configured to releasably lock the support element by means of the locking opening and the opening of the wing section. The support element may thus be releasably connected to one of the joint elements by means of the locking fastening means through the opening and the locking opening.

[0051] The locking fastening means can, for example, have a screw connection and / or a snap-in connection.

[0052] Additionally or alternatively, the support element can also be locked by pressing the partial joint elements using the locking means.

[0053] The joint can further comprise a rotation locking means configured to releasably lock a rotation of the joint elements relative to one another and / or to releasably fix a rotation angle of the joint elements relative to one another. For example, the joint elements can each comprise at least one rotation locking opening, each of which is configured to align with one another upon rotation of the joint elements to a specific angle of rotation. At least one of the joint elements can, in particular, comprise a plurality of rotation locking openings, each of which is configured to align with the at least one rotation locking opening of the other of the joint elements upon rotation of the joint elements to specific angles of rotation. The rotation locking means can comprise at least one rotation locking fastening means configured to releasably lock the rotational movement of the joint elements relative to one another by means of the rotation locking openings of the joint elements.

[0054] The joint elements can be made of carbon fiber or CFRP. In particular, the joint elements can be made essentially of carbon fiber or CFRP. The joint mount can, for example, have a length between 5 cm and 30 cm.

[0055] The support structure can comprise a support element with a support receptacle in which the first or a second of the support tube elements is arranged, and a connection element with which a support element and / or the functional module is received, in particular mounted, on the support structure.

[0056] In addition to or as an alternative to the inclusion of functional modules on connecting elements on support elements, (further) functional modules can also be included at other points in the arrangement, for example on the head element and / or on the wing sections.

[0057] The mounting receptacle of the mounting element can have a third groove and a fourth groove, which are preferably configured to each receive one of the wing sections in a form-fitting manner in the longitudinal direction. The mounting receptacle can have a second cylinder element, which is preferably configured to receive the pipe section in a form-fitting manner in the longitudinal direction. The third groove and the fourth groove can be arranged opposite one another with respect to the mounting receptacle.

[0058] The mounting element can comprise two partial mounting elements, by joining which the mounting receptacle and preferably the third groove and the fourth groove are formed. The partial mounting elements can be non-removably connected to one another (e.g., glued or riveted).

[0059] The holding element can have a second locking means. The second locking means can be configured to releasably lock a longitudinal movement of the support element received in the holding element (in the holding element). The holding element can have at least one holding locking opening, which preferably intersects the third groove or the fourth groove. The at least one holding locking opening can be arranged such that, when the support element is received, it is aligned with a (further) opening of the wing section (with a certain displacement of the support element). The second locking means can have at least one second locking fastening means, which is configured to releasably lock the support element by means of the holding locking opening and the opening of the wing section. The second locking fastening means can have a screw connection and / or a snap-in connection.Additionally or alternatively, the support element can also be locked by means of pressing the partial support elements by the second locking means.

[0060] The connecting element of the mounting element can, for example, be tubular. The connecting element can be arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the mounting receptacle. The connecting element can also, for example, have a mounting socket.

[0061] The support element can comprise carbon fiber or CFRP. In particular, the support element can be formed essentially from carbon fiber or CFRP. The support receptacle can, for example, have a length between 5 cm and 30 cm.

[0062] Each of the support elements can be arranged in the arrangement in a displacement-proof and / or rotation-proof manner, in particular by means of respective locking means or rotation-locking means of the plurality of joints.

[0063] The arrangement can have a head element which is designed to be detachably connectable to several of the plurality of support elements. Preferably, a first support element group can be detachably connected to one another in series by means of a first joint group to form a first arm and / or a second support element group can be detachably connected to one another in series by means of a second joint group to form a second arm and / or a third support element group can be detachably connected to one another in series by means of a third joint group of the plurality of joints to form a third arm. The first arm and / or the second arm and / or the third arm can each be detachably fastened to the head element at a first arm end. In addition, further correspondingly formed arms can be provided.The first arm and / or the second arm and / or the third arm can also each be arranged on a base at a second arm end, in particular by means of respective base elements (floor modules). The base elements can each be disc-shaped, for example.

[0064] The head element can be configured such that support elements connected to the head element extend radially from a head element center. For this purpose, the head element can have a plurality of head connecting elements that extend radially from the head element center. The head connecting elements can each be equiangularly spaced from one another. Alternatively, the head connecting elements can each be spaced at different distances from one another.

[0065] The head connecting elements can be arranged in a single plane. The head element can be rotationally symmetrical. Alternatively, the head element can also have a strip shape, for example.

[0066] The head element can have a plurality of head fastening means, each of which is designed for releasable connection to one of the support elements. In particular, each of the head fastening means can have a rail element that is releasably attached to one of the head connecting elements and one of the support elements and is preferably aligned with them.

[0067] The head element can, for example, have 3 to 20 head connecting elements. The arrangement can accordingly have 3 to 20 arms. Each arm can, for example, have 3 to 10 support elements. It can be provided that each arm has the same number of support elements.

[0068] It may be provided that each of the arms is formed by means of the joints of the arm with a substantially quarter-circle shape. The arrangement may accordingly have a substantially dome shape or a barrel vault shape (for example for a Walkway ).

[0069] It can also be provided that each of the arms is formed into a straight line by means of the joints of the arm. Accordingly, the arrangement can essentially have a conical shape, a pyramidal shape, or a prism shape.

[0070] It can further be provided that each of the arms is formed into an angle, preferably a right angle (L-shape), by means of the arm joints. Accordingly, the arrangement can essentially have a cylindrical or cuboid shape.

[0071] The arrangement may further comprise a plurality of support elements and a first support element, wherein preferably a first support element of the plurality of support elements can be fastened to one of the support elements of the first arm and a second support element can be fastened to one of the support elements of the second arm. Particularly preferably, the first support element can be releasably connected to the second support element via the first support element. In particular, the first arm and the second arm can be adjacent.

[0072] For the purposes of the disclosure, two elements are adjacent if no similar element is arranged between the two elements.

[0073] Furthermore, a third support element on one of the support elements of the first arm, which is adjacent to the first support element of the first arm, can be detachably connected to a fourth support element on one of the support elements of the second arm, which is adjacent to the second support element of the second arm, via a second support element. In particular, the first and third support elements can be arranged on the same support element and / or the second and fourth support elements can be arranged on the same support element. The first support element and the second support element can be arranged so as to cross one another. Alternatively, the first support element and the second support element can be arranged substantially parallel to one another.

[0074] In general, adjacent arms can be connected to one another via a plurality of support elements, for example in the form of a truss. At least one or each of the support elements can be tubular. At least one or each of the support elements can be tubular and can comprise one tube or a plurality of tubes, for example, two or three tubes. The support elements can comprise carbon fibers and / or CFRP. The support elements can consist essentially of carbon fibers or CFRP.

[0075] The arrangement may further comprise frames and / or frame elements (e.g. as one of wall frames, floor frames, wall frame elements and floor frame elements), in particular for connecting support elements.

[0076] An interior space can be formed in the arrangement and / or in the supporting structure, which is preferably dimensioned to partially or completely surround a person and / or a plurality of people (for example, one to ten people) and / or a body part (for example, a person's head). The arrangement can be configured to accommodate one to 80 cameras, preferably 12 to 40 cameras.

[0077] The arrangement may comprise a translucent layer, which is preferably configured to partially or completely surround the interior space above the substrate. The layer may preferably have a substantially white color.

[0078] The arrangement can be movable or immovable (e.g. fixed) on the surface.

[0079] The configurations described above in connection with the arrangement can be provided accordingly for the modular construction system (kit). Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen

[0080] Further embodiments are explained in more detail below with reference to the figures of a drawing. Herein: Fig. 1a shows a schematic representation of a profile element in one view; Fig. 1b shows a schematic representation of the profile element in a plan view; Fig. 2a shows a schematic representation of a support element in a first view; Fig. 2b shows a schematic representation of the support element in a profile view; Fig. 3a shows a schematic representation of a joint in a first view; Fig. 3b shows a schematic representation of the joint in a second view; Fig. 4a shows a schematic representation of the joint in a third view; Fig. 4b shows a schematic representation of the joint in a fourth view; Fig. 5a shows a schematic representation of a support element in a first view; Fig. 5b shows a schematic representation of the support element in a second view; Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of a first partial arrangement with a joint and two support elements;7a shows a schematic representation of a second partial arrangement with a joint, two support elements, and two holding elements; Fig. 7b shows a schematic representation of a third partial arrangement with a joint, two support elements, and a holding element; Fig. 8 shows a schematic representation of a support structure in a first view; Fig. 9a shows a schematic representation of the support structure in a second view; Fig. 9b shows a schematic representation of the support structure in a third view; Fig. 10a shows a schematic representation of a further embodiment of the support structure in a first view; Fig. 10b shows a detailed view of the support structure; Fig. 11a shows a schematic representation of the support structure in a second view, and Fig. 11b shows a schematic representation of the support structure in a third view; Fig. 12a shows a schematic perspective representation of an arrangement with holding elements; Fig.12b a schematic representation of a detail A of the arrangement from . Fig. 12a ; Fig. 13a a further schematic perspective view of the arrangement with support elements from Fig. 12a ; Fig. 13b a schematic representation of a detail B of the arrangement of Fig. 13a ; Fig. 14a a further schematic perspective view of the arrangement with support elements from Fig. 12a and Fig. 14b shows a schematic representation of a detail C of the arrangement of Fig. 14a .

[0081] In Fig. 1a is a schematic representation of a profile element 10 in a view and in Fig. 1b A schematic representation of the profile element 10 is shown in a plan view. The profile element 10 has a half-pipe section 11 with a U-shaped profile (in the transverse direction) and a first and second partial wing section 12. Profile element openings 13 can be provided in each of the partial wing sections 12. Areas of alternating curvature in the profile of the half-pipe section 11 are illustrated by the inflection point line 14. The partial wing sections 12 have a flat, planar area 15.

[0082] Fig. 2a shows a schematic representation of a support element 20 with a tube section 21 and two wing sections 22 in a first view and Fig. 2b shows a schematic representation of the support element 20 in a profile view.

[0083] The support element 20 has two profile elements 10 which are connected to one another in the longitudinal direction, for example by means of adhesive bonding of partial wing sections 12 which are arranged in alignment with one another, in particular at the flat regions 15 which can be arranged in a form-fitting manner. The partial wing sections 12 thus form the wing sections 22. The half-pipe sections 11 together form the pipe section 21.

[0084] Openings 23 on the wing sections are formed from the profile element openings 13. The profile element openings 13 of one of the profile elements 10 are thus arranged in pairs in alignment with further profile element openings 13 of the other of the profile elements 10. It can be provided that the openings 23 are manufactured after the profile elements 10 are connected or, alternatively, before the profile elements 10 are connected.

[0085] Fig. 3a und Fig. 3b show schematic representations of a joint 30 in a first view and a second view, respectively. Furthermore, Fig. 4a und Fig. 4b schematic representation of the joint 30 in a third view and a fourth view, respectively.

[0086] The joint 30 has two interconnected and mutually rotatable joint elements 31, in each of which a joint receptacle 32 is formed, which is designed to receive a support element 20 so that the latter can be displaced in the longitudinal direction during assembly. For this purpose, the joint receptacle 32 is designed to positively receive the support element 20 in the longitudinal direction. The joint receptacle 32 has a first and a second groove 33, which are each designed to positively receive one of the wing sections 22 in the longitudinal direction. The joint receptacle 32 can have a cylinder element 34, which is designed to positively receive the pipe section 21 in the longitudinal direction. The first and the second groove 33 can be arranged opposite one another with respect to the joint receptacle 32.

[0087] Each of the two joint elements 31 of the joint 30 has two partial joint elements 31a, 31b, which, when joined together, form the joint receptacle 32, including the first and second grooves 33. The partial joint elements 31a, 31b are non-releasably connected to one another. The joint elements 31 are arranged on a common axis 35 and can be rotated relative to one another by means of the axis 35.

[0088] Each of the two joint elements 31 has a plurality of locking openings 36 arranged to intersect the first or second groove 33. The locking openings 36 are positioned such that, when the support element 20 is received in one of the joint elements 31 and the support element 20 is displaced accordingly, they align with the openings 23 of the wing section 22 of the support element 20. The positioning of the locking openings 36 is adapted to the distances between the openings 23 of the wing section 22. The support element 20 can then be releasably connected to one of the joint elements 31 by means of a locking means 37, such as a screw and nut, through the openings 23 and the locking openings 36. Additionally or alternatively, the support element 20 can also be locked by means of the locking means 37 pressing the partial joint elements 31a, 31b.

[0089] The joint 30 also has a rotation locking means 38, which is designed to releasably lock the relative rotation of the joint elements 31. For this purpose, one of the joint elements 31 has a plurality of rotation locking openings 39, and the other of the joint elements has at least one rotation locking opening 39, each of which is designed to align with one another at specific angles of rotation upon rotation of the joint elements 31. The rotation locking means 38 can, for example, comprise a screw and a nut.

[0090] Fig. 5a shows a schematic representation of a support element 50 in a first view and Fig. 5b shows a schematic representation of the mounting element 50 in a second view. The mounting element 50 has a mounting receptacle 51 configured to receive a carrier element 20 so that the latter can be displaced in the longitudinal direction during assembly (before locking).

[0091] The mounting receptacle 51 of the mounting element 50 has a third and a fourth groove 52 for positively receiving each of the wing sections 22 in the longitudinal direction. The mounting receptacle 51 has a second cylindrical element 53 for positively receiving the pipe section 20 in the longitudinal direction. The third and fourth grooves 52 are arranged opposite one another with respect to the mounting receptacle 51.

[0092] The support element 51 can comprise two partial support elements 51a, 51b, by means of which the support receptacle 51 and in particular the third and fourth grooves 52 are formed. The partial support elements 51a, 51b are connected to one another (removably or non-removably).

[0093] The support element 51 also has a second locking means 54 for releasably locking a longitudinal movement of the support element received in the support element. The support element can have at least one support locking opening, which preferably intersects the third groove or the fourth groove 52. The at least one support locking opening can be arranged such that, when the support element 20 is received, it is aligned with one of the openings 23 of the wing section 22.

[0094] The second locking means 54 can comprise at least one second locking fastening means configured to releasably lock the support element 20 by means of the retainer locking opening and the opening 23 of the wing section 22. The second locking fastening means can comprise a screw connection or a snap-in connection. Additionally or alternatively, the support element 20 can also be locked by means of the second locking means 54 pressing the partial retainer elements 51a, 51b.

[0095] The mounting element 50 also has a connecting element 55, by means of which, for example, a support element 70 and / or a functional module such as a film production module can be attached. The connecting element 55 is tubular and arranged substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the mounting receptacle 52.

[0096] Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of a first partial arrangement with a joint 30 and two support elements 20. One of the two support elements 20 is fastened in each of the two joint elements 31. Furthermore, a holding element 50 is arranged on each of the support elements 30.

[0097] Fig. 7a shows a schematic representation of a second partial arrangement with a joint 30, two support elements 20 and two holding elements 50 and Fig. 7b shows a schematic representation of a third sub-assembly with a joint 30, two support elements 20 and a holding element 50. One or more support elements 70 are fastened to the connecting elements 55 of each of the holding elements 50.

[0098] Fig. 8 shows a schematic representation of a supporting structure 80 in a first view, Fig. 9a shows a schematic representation of the supporting structure 80 in a second view and Fig. 9b shows a schematic representation of the supporting structure 80 in a third view.

[0099] The support structure 80 comprises a plurality of support elements 20, which are connected to one another by means of a plurality of joints 30. Furthermore, two support elements 50 are attached to the support elements 20 near each of the joints 30.

[0100] The support structure 80 also has a head element 81, to which several support elements 20 can be centrally connected. The support structure 80 has several arms 82, each comprising a group of support elements 20 (support element groups) and joints 30 (joint groups). The support elements 20 of each arm 82 are connected to one another in a row (serially).

[0101] Each of the arms 82 is attached to the head element 81 at a first arm end and arranged on a base at a second arm end via a base element 83. The arms 82 are formed and arranged such that the support structure 80 has a hood shape. For this purpose, each of the arms 82 is formed essentially as a quarter circle.

[0102] The head element 81 has a plurality of head connecting elements 84, which in this case extend radially from the head element center. The head connecting elements 84 are each spaced equiangularly from one another and arranged in a plane. The head element 84 also has a plurality of head fastening means 85 for connection to one of the support elements 82.

[0103] Fig. 10a shows a schematic representation of a further embodiment of the supporting structure 80 in a first view, Fig. 10b shows a detailed view of the supporting structure 80, Fig. 11a shows a schematic representation of the supporting structure 80 in a second view and Fig. 11b shows a schematic representation of the supporting structure 80 in a third view.

[0104] In the illustrated embodiment, adjacent arms 82 are additionally connected to one another via support elements 70, which in turn are attached to the arms 82 by means of mounting elements 50. For example, a first mounting element 50a of a first arm 82a and a second mounting element 50b of an adjacent second arm 82b are connected via a first support element 70a. The first support element 70a is, in particular, fixedly attached to the first mounting element 50a and the second mounting element 50b.

[0105] Furthermore, a third support element 50c on the first arm 82a, which is adjacent to the first support element 50a of the first arm 82a, is connected to a fourth support element 50d on the second arm 82b, which is adjacent to the second support element 50b of the second arm 82b, via a second support element 70b. The first support element 70a and the second support element 70b are arranged so as to cross one another.

[0106] The arms 82 are formed and arranged such that the support structure 80 has a polygonal prism shape, which essentially corresponds to a cylinder. For this purpose, each of the arms 82 is formed essentially in an L-shape.

[0107] Fig. 12 bis 14 show schematic representations of an arrangement in which a support rod 92 is held on the support element 20 by means of a further holding element 90 via a connecting piece 91 integrally formed thereon. Functional modules 94, for example, cameras for image recording, are detachably arranged on the support rod 92 by means of a respective holder 93.

[0108] According to Fig. 12b The further mounting element 90 is formed with a clamp 95a and a counter-clamp 95b, on which the integrally formed connecting piece 91 is formed. Together, the clamp 95a and counter-clamp 95b essentially completely encompass the support element 20.

[0109] Fig. 13b shows a detail B relating to a clampable receptacle 96 for releasably receiving the support rod 92 on the integrally formed connecting piece 91. In the example shown, the clampable receptacle 96 is in turn integrally formed on the connecting piece 91. In the region of a section of the support rod 92 which is arranged in the clampable receptacle 95, the support rod 92 has a thickened portion 97.

[0110] Fig. 14b shows a detail C concerning the holder 93 for the detachable (clamping) attachment of the respective functional module 94 to the support rod 92. The holder 93 is designed as a clamp that can be detachably attached to the support rod 92. For clamping, a screw connection (not shown) can be inserted into openings 98. This can be done in a similar way with the clampable holder 96 according to Fig. 13b be provided.

[0111] The features disclosed in the above description, the claims and the drawings may be important for the realization of the various embodiments both individually and in any combination.

Claims

1. An assembly for supporting a functional module, comprising: - a modular support construction (80), which is formed by carrier elements (20) which are designed with a hollow cross-section and mutually opposite profile elements (10), wherein the profile elements (10) each comprise a central half-pipe section (11) and partial wing sections (12) with profile element openings (13) integrally moulded thereon on both sides and the partial wing sections (12) of the profile elements (10) are arranged lying flat on one another, in such a way that the profile element openings (13) are assigned to one another in pairs, the half-pipe sections (11) of each of the carrier elements (20) form a pipe section (21) and the partial wing sections (12) of each of the carrier elements each form a wing section (22), characterised in that the partial wing sections (12) are each arranged aligned with one another and glued to one another and - a functional module which is mounted on the support construction (80).

2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein the wing sections (22) each extend in the longitudinal direction of the pipe section (21) and are formed essentially flat.

3. The assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pipe section (21) has an essentially round or oval cross-section and the wing sections (22) extend radially from the pipe section (21).

4. The assembly according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the half-pipe sections (11) of each of the profile elements (10) are each arranged in a common plane.

5. The assembly according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the pipe section (21) has a constant pipe section thickness and the wing sections (22) each have a constant wing section thickness.

6. The assembly according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the wing sections (22) each have a wing section width between 25% and 100% of a pipe section width.

7. The assembly according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the functional module is a functional module from the following group: film production module, image recording module, sound recording module, lighting module and measuring module.

8. The assembly according to at least one of the preceding claims, further comprising carbon fibres.

9. The assembly according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the support construction (80) comprises a joint (30) with joint elements (31) connected to one another and rotatable with respect to one another, which are each formed with a joint mount (32) which is configured to hold herein a first of the carrier elements (20).

10. The assembly according to claim 9, wherein the joint (30) comprises a locking means (37) which is configured to lock releasably a longitudinal movement of the first of the carrier elements (20).

11. The assembly according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein the support construction comprises a holding element (50) with a holding mount (51), in which the first or a second of the carrier elements (20) is arranged, and a connection element (55) with which a support element (70) and / or the functional module is mounted on the support construction (80).

12. The assembly according to at least one of the preceding claims, further comprising a head element (81), which is configured to be connectable detachably to a plurality of the carrier elements (20), wherein - a first carrier element group and a second carrier element group of the plurality of carrier elements are each connected detachably to one another in series by means of a first joint group or a second joint group of the plurality of joints (30) to form a first arm (82, 82a) or a second arm (82, 82b) and - the first arm (82, 82a) and the second arm (82, 82b) are each fastened detachably at a first arm end to the head element (81) and arranged at a second arm end on a base.

13. The assembly according to claim 12, further comprising a plurality of holding elements (50, 50a, 50b) and a first support element (70, 70a), wherein - a first holding element (50, 50a) of the plurality of holding elements (50, 50a, 50b) is fastened on one of the carrier elements (20) of the first arm (82, 82a) and a second holding element (50, 50b) is fastened on one of the carrier elements (20) of the second arm (82, 82b) and - the first holding element (50, 50a) is connected detachably via the first support element (70, 70a) to the second holding element (50, 50b).

14. A modular construction system for an assembly for supporting a functional module according to at least one of the preceding claims, comprising carrier elements (20) for a modular support construction (80), wherein the carrier elements (20) are formed with a hollow cross-section and mutually opposite profile elements (10), wherein the profile elements (10) each comprise a central half-pipe section (11) and partial wing sections (12) with profile openings (13) integrally moulded thereon on both sides and the partial wing sections (12) of the profile elements (10) are arranged lying flat on one another, in such a way that the profile element openings (13) are assigned to one another in pairs, the half-pipe sections (11) of each of the carrier elements (20) form a pipe section (21) and the partial wing sections (12) of each of the carrier elements each form a wing section (22).