Device for holding and / or transporting, use and method

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for holding and / or transporting according to the preamble of claim 1 and to a use of a device for holding and / or transporting according to the preamble of claim 8 and to a method for actuating a device for holding and / or transporting according to the preamble of claim 9.

[0002] It is well known that, for example, in workshop environments, notebooks or laptops brought in by people who occasionally work there, such as field service employees, cannot be conveniently stored to operate them without damaging them. People try to place them on the few flat surfaces available, or hold and operate them with one hand, or rest them on their knees.

[0003] Document US6425560B1 discloses a holder for magnetic mounting objects comprising a magnet, a base, a pivotable mounting plate and a removable fastening surface.

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a safe and reliable device for holding and / or transporting a notebook and / or laptop.

[0005] The object is achieved by a device according to claim 1.

[0006] The device according to the invention makes it significantly easier for people to work with a notebook / laptop in workshops, on construction sites and similar environments. In workshops, there are a wide variety of mounting options because in most cases people work on machines and systems whose protective housings, doors and walls are made of sheet steel, in particular control cabinet sides and / or control cabinet doors. The device according to the invention adheres safely and reliably to any surface thanks to the magnetic device according to the invention and securely holds the notebook and / or laptop. The operator can therefore carry out work on the system without great effort and at an ergonomic height. The device according to the invention is an aid, for example, for fitters, programmers, service workers and electricians who use a notebook and / or laptop to look after, read data from, maintain and / or program machines and systems.A notebook and / or laptop, even a heavier one, can be safely placed thereon. Thus, the notebook and / or laptop is in a defined position and not, for example, improvised on boxes, machines, cartons or on the knees of the persons working with it or other unsafe and accident-prone objects. The device weighs, for example, approximately 1.45 kg and the notebook and / or laptop can remain in the holder in the folded state and be stored and transported together and also secured.

[0007] The device according to the invention can be reliably adhered to most metal surfaces with ferromagnetic metallic properties, in particular iron, cobalt, nickel, and corresponding magnetic alloys, especially magnetic surfaces, in particular switch cabinet sides and / or switch cabinet doors. The device is attached, for example, to a switch cabinet, and the notebook and / or laptop can be placed on it. The magnetic elements are advantageously provided with a protective rubber coating to prevent scratches on the exposed metallic support surface and to improve slip resistance. The holder can be released from the adhesive surface with little force, but enables safe and stable operation of the notebook and / or laptop. The first holding device and the second holding device can advantageously be made of aluminum, stainless steel, steel, or similar.

[0008] It is advantageous if the second holding device has a plurality of magnetic elements which are arranged distributed over the second holding device, in particular distributed over a rear side of the second holding device, in particular furthermore anti-slip elements, in particular arranged on the magnetic elements.

[0009] The second holding device has three magnetic elements, wherein a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element are arranged in an upper region of the holding device and a third magnetic element is arranged substantially centrally in a lower region of the second holding device.

[0010] It is advantageous if the magnetic holder has a holding force of approximately 225 N, in particular with three magnetic elements of approximately 75 N each, and / or if the magnetic holder has, in particular consists of, neodymium alloy magnets. For example, a notebook and / or laptop measuring approximately 375 x 285 x 29 mm can be accommodated, but versions of other sizes are also possible. The opening angle can also be changed by using different lengths of the holding cables. The external dimensions of the device when folded are, for example, 408 x 296 x 43.5 mm. Advantageously, three magnets are attached to the device, each with a holding force of, for example, 75 N, i.e. a total of 225 N, corresponding to a holding weight of approximately 23 kg. The use of strong neodymium alloy magnets is advantageous.

[0011] It is advantageous if a folding holding element for holding the folding connection in a folding position is provided on the first holding device and correspondingly on the second holding device at least on one narrow side, in particular on two narrow sides, in each case, and in particular a holding cable, which is fastened to cable holders, is provided at least on one narrow side, in each case, in particular a steel cable.

[0012] It is advantageous if the first holding device has a long side of approximately 370 - 400 mm, in particular approximately 375 mm, and a narrow side of approximately 270 - 300 mm, in particular approximately 285 mm, and has a securing element for holding the notebook on one long side.

[0013] It is advantageous if the first holding device and the second holding device have correspondingly coordinated long sides and narrow sides, so that a folding position can be maintained, in particular foldable upwards in a fastening position, and / or if the first holding device and the second holding device are constructed of aluminum and / or stainless steel and / or steel. It is advantageous if screw elements are provided as a folding connection between the first holding device and correspondingly on the second holding device.

[0014] The object is achieved by using a device according to one of claims 1 to 7.

[0015] The object is achieved by a method for using a device according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the second holding device is attached to a particularly vertical metal surface by means of a magnetic holder, wherein the first holding device is foldably connected to the second holding device via a folding connection, and the notebook is inserted into the first holding device, in particular with one or more receiving locks, a second holding device, wherein the attachment of the second holding device is removable by releasing the magnetic holder.

[0016] Further features and advantages of the invention emerge from the claims and the following description, in which embodiments of the subject matter of the invention are explained in more detail in conjunction with the drawings.

[0017] They show: Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of the device according to the invention in an unfolded position, Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of the device according to the invention and Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of the device according to the invention in a folded position.

[0018] Fig. 1shows a schematic representation of the device 1 according to the invention for holding and / or transporting a notebook and / or laptop (not shown) in a rear view in a folded-out position 16, comprising a first holding device 2 for holding the notebook, in particular with one or more holding locks 20, a second holding device 3, wherein the first holding device 2 is foldably connected to the second holding device 3 via a folding connection 4, wherein the second holding device 3 has a magnetic holder 5 for detachably attaching the second holding device 3 to a particularly vertical metal surface, wherein the second holding device has a plurality of magnetic elements 6 which are arranged distributed over the second holding device, in particular distributed over a rear side 7 of the second holding device 3, in particular furthermore anti-slip elements, in particular arranged on the magnetic elements 6,wherein the second holding device 3 has three magnetic elements 6, wherein a first magnetic element 8 and a second magnetic element 9 are arranged in an upper region 11 of the holding device and a third magnetic element 10 is arranged substantially centrally in a lower region 12 of the second holding device 3.

[0019] For example, the magnetic holder 5 has a holding force of approximately 225 N, in particular with three magnetic elements 6 each having approximately 75 N and / or the magnetic holder 5 has neodymium alloy magnets, in particular consists thereof.For example, the first holding device and the second holding device have correspondingly coordinated long sides 18 and narrow sides 13, 14, so that a folding position 22 can be maintained, even on the cabinet door, in particular the device is portable by means of a carrying recess 24, in particular can be folded up into a fastening position, and / or the first holding device and the second holding device are constructed from aluminum and / or stainless steel and / or steel, wherein on the first holding device 2 and correspondingly on the second holding device 3 at least one narrow side 13, 14, in particular two narrow sides 13, 14, a folding holding element 15 is provided for holding the folding connection 4 in a folding position 16, in particular at least one narrow side 13, 14, a holding cable 17 is provided which is fastened to cable holders 18, 19.

[0020] For example, the first holding device has a long side 18 of approximately 370 - 400 mm, in particular approximately 375 mm, and a narrow side 13, 14 of approximately 270 - 300 mm, in particular approximately 285 mm, and has a securing element for holding the notebook on one long side.

[0021] Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation of the device 1 according to the invention in a front view in a folded-out position 16, for example attached to a metal wall 23, in particular a metallic switch cabinet door and / or wall, held by exemplary magnetic elements 6, for example three. Advantageously, the device 1 has an exemplary carrying recess 24, which enables secure carrying. The first holding device 2 and the second holding device 3 are connected, for example, by a stable holding cable 17, in particular a steel cable.

[0022] Fig. 3shows a schematic representation of the device 1 according to the invention in a folding position 22. The device 1 can, for example, including a notebook and / or laptop, be held or carried in the folding position 22 on a metal wall (not shown) with the aid of a magnetic holder according to the invention, in particular the magnetic elements. LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

[0023] 1 Device for holding and / or transporting 2 First holding device 3 Second holding device 4 Folding connection 5 Magnetic holder 6 Magnetic element 7 Back 8 First magnetic element 9 Second magnetic element 10 Third magnetic element 11 Upper area 12 Lower area 13 Narrow side 14 Narrow side 15 Folding holding element 16 Unfolded position 17 Holding cable 18 Cable holder 19 Cable holder 20 Retaining device 21 Screw element 22 Folding position 23 Metal wall 24 Support recess

Claims

1. Device (1) for holding and / or transporting a notebook and / or laptop, comprising a first holding device (2) for holding the notebook and / and laptop, in particular with one or more receiving reception lock devices (20), a second holding device (3), wherein the first holding device (2) is connected in a foldable manner to the second holding device (3) via a folding connection (4), wherein the second holding device [3] comprises three magnetic elements (6), wherein a first magnetic element (8) and a second magnetic element (9) are arranged in an upper region (11) of the holding device and a third magnetic element (10) are arranged substantially centrally in a lower region (12) of the second holding device (3).

2. Device according to claim 1, wherein the second holding device comprises a plurality of magnetic elements (6) which are distributed over the second holding device, in particular distributed over a rear side (7) of the second holding device (3), in particular further anti-slip elements, in particular arranged on the magnet elements (6).

3. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 2, wherein the magnet holder (5) has a holding force of about 225 N, in particular with about three magnet elements (6) of about 75 N each, and / or the magnet holder (5) has, in particular, neodymium alloy magnets, especially is made of them.

4. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that on the first holding device (2) and corresponding on the second holding device (3), at least on a narrow side (13, 14), in particular on two narrow sides (13, 14), respectivly a folding retaining element (15) is provided for holding the folding connection (4) in an opened position (16) in each case a retaining cable (17) is provided on at least one narrow side (13, 14), which is fastened to rope holders (18, 19), in particular steel cables, is provided.

5. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 4, wherein the first holding device has a longitudinal side (18) of about 370-400 mm, in particular about 375 mm, and a narrow side (13, 14) of about 270-300 mm, in particular about 285, on a longitudinal side a securing element for holding the notebook.

6. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the first holding device and the second holding device have correspondingly matched longitudinal sides (18) and narrow sides (13, 14) so that a collapsible position (22) is capable, in particular can be carried by means of a carrying recess (24), in particular can be folded up in a fastening position, and / or the first holding device and the second holding device are constructed of aluminum and / or stainless steel and / or / or steel.

7. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 6, wherein screw elements (21) are provided as a folding connection (4) between the first holding device (2) and corresponding to the second holding device (3).

8. Use of a device according to one of the claims 1 to 7, for holding and / or transporting portable computer devices, in particular notebooks and / or laptops.

9. Method for using a device according to one of the claims 1 to 7, wherein the second holding device (3) is attached to a metal surface that is particularly vertical by means of a magnetic holder (5), wherein the first holding device (2) is connected in a foldable manner to the second holding device (3) via a folding connection (4), wherein the notebook and / or laptop are inserted in the first holding device (2), in particular with one or more reception lock devices (20), a second holding device (3) wherein the attachment of the second holding device (3) is removable by releasing the magnetic holder (5).