Mounting device and mounting set for advertising media systems

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a holding device that can be attached to a typically vertically oriented pole of an advertising media system. Advertising media systems can be, for example, in the form of roll-ups, drop flags, beach flags, square flags, so-called customer stoppers, or exhibition wall systems. Furthermore, the invention relates to a mounting kit, i.e., a modular system, which comprises various components, in particular holding devices, for advertising media.

[0002] German patent application DE 20 2020 100 478 U1 discloses a roll-up system and a holding device. The holding device is designed for attachment to a mast, i.e., a vertical pole, and uses elastically expandable elements. The holding device according to DE 20 2020 100 478 U1 allows various objects to be attached to roll-up systems of a generally known design.

[0003] Various presentation devices incorporating scissor mechanisms are described, for example, in documents DE 10 2015 117 480 A1 and EP 1 779 750 B1. In these cases, the scissor mechanisms serve to tension surfaces made of textile material. A presentation device with telescopically extendable elements is known, for example, from DE 299 11 701 U1.

[0004] The invention is based on the objective of further developing holding devices for roll-up and flag systems compared to the aforementioned prior art, whereby a particularly favorable ratio between mechanical load-bearing capacity, ease of handling and multiple functionality is sought while maintaining practical functionality.

[0005] This problem is solved according to the invention by a holding device having the features of claim 1. The holding device according to the application is particularly suitable for use in a holding set according to claim 9.

[0006] The mounting device is designed for roll-up banners, flags, and other presentation systems, such as trade fair display systems, for attachment to a typically vertical or slightly inclined pole and comprises a pair of mirror-image half-shells that are attached to the pole. The pole, if vertically oriented, is generally also referred to as a mast. The mounting device also includes a quick-release fastener for connecting the two half-shells and simultaneously clamping them to the pole. The half-shells form two pairs of aligned, horizontally oriented openings, arranged one above the other on the same side of the pole. The horizontal orientation, as well as the vertical placement of the openings, applies to cases where the pole is vertically oriented.In general, each pair of aligned openings is aligned orthogonally to the rod, with the first pair of openings being offset relative to the second pair of openings in the longitudinal direction of the rod.

[0007] The two elements, generally referred to as half-shells, can each be constructed in one or more parts and can be shaped in a variety of ways. Grooved sections of the half-shells are designed to grip the pole, which can be, in particular, a vertically oriented pole of a roll-up banner or flag system. The half-shells and the quick-release fastener can be designed to accommodate poles of different dimensions.

[0008] Plastic is a particularly suitable material for manufacturing the half-shells. Alternatively, the half-shells can be made of metal, especially in the form of castings, sintered parts, or 3D-printed parts. Machining or partial machining of the half-shells is also possible.

[0009] Regardless of the material and manufacturing technology, the two half-shells can have interlocking guide elements, for example in the form of pins and bores, which ensure the correct alignment of the half-shells relative to each other when assembled and attached to the rod. This applies both to embodiments in which both half-shells are identical parts and to embodiments in which the two half-shells are shaped differently.

[0010] For example, guiding elements in the form of ring-shaped projections and recesses are present, which are formed at the edges of the aligned, typically horizontally oriented openings. Additionally or alternatively, corresponding projections and recesses may exist, which are spaced apart from the aligned, usually horizontally oriented openings of the half-shells.

[0011] A particularly practical advantage over non-loaded brackets is the quick-release fastener, which is designed to clamp the two halves of the shell to the rod. The design of such a quick-release fastener is known from bicycle technology, among other applications.

[0012] A spring element can be stretched between the two halves of the shell. Such a spring element can, in particular, be in the form of a coil spring surrounding a bolt of the quick-release fastener.

[0013] The mounting set according to the application generally comprises a mounting device designed according to claim 1 and at least one attachment element, in the simplest case rod-shaped, that can be fastened to this mounting device. For fixing the attachment elements, clamping screws, i.e., locking screws, can be provided in particular, which can be screwed into threaded bores located in the half-shells and aligned transversely to the mutually aligned openings of the half-shells. Each half-shell can have several threaded bores.

[0014] However, an attachment element can also be fitted onto the contours of the half-shells in a form-fitting manner, in which case no separate fixing means are required. Such a snap-on attachment element can either fulfill a desired function on its own, without any additional elements, for example, carrying lettering and / or decoration, or it can be mechanically coupled to additional functional elements, which are generally referred to as accessories, by means of a suitable, tool-free connection, such as hook and loop fasteners.

[0015] In one possible embodiment, the mounting elements consist of multiple crossbars of varying or uniform lengths, which can be attached to the mounting device. The stability of the mounting device and crossbars is optionally improved by spacers inserted between the two crossbars. Optionally, these spacers can also function as mounting plates to which accessories can be attached. Such a mounting plate can only be attached to two crossbars arranged one above the other and can be used, for example, as a mounting surface for a standard adhesive tape, such as dual-lock hook and loop tape.

[0016] Various spacers of differing complexity can, for example, either be a simple, strip-shaped, largely rigid element that bridges the distance between the two crossbars, or—in a more robust version—a frame-like structure enclosing both crossbars. In all cases, stop elements, so-called end stops, can be used. These can be attached to the ends of the crossbars and secure the spacers or other elements attached to the crossbars against displacement, at least in one direction. The end stops can also provide surfaces on the ends of the crossbars for connecting to other elements, particularly via hook-and-loop fasteners.

[0017] One possible further development involves attaching at least one adjustable attachment element to the holding device, which can be adjusted using a scissor mechanism. Alternatively, telescopically adjustable attachment elements can be used.

[0018] Furthermore, it is possible to improve the mechanical load-bearing capacity by inserting at least one support element at an angle between the attachment element on the one hand and the holding device or the vertical rod on the other. In this case, the angled support element can be articulated to the attachment element as part of an umbrella mechanism.

[0019] The holding device is also suitable for extra-wide roll-up systems with two support tubes, for double-sided roll-up systems, for drop / square / beach flags, for customer stoppers, including those with moving parts, especially those driven by wind, and for exhibition wall systems with thinner and thicker tubes.

[0020] To adapt the holding device to different rod diameters, an adapter suitable for different rod diameters can be used, inserted between the two halves. This adapter describes a pliers with a one-sided lever action and is formed from two mirror-image, multiply curved lever arms. Each lever arm comprises an inner, arc-shaped lever section and an outer, also arc-shaped, lever section with a larger radius of curvature. A hinged connection is formed between the two inner lever sections, with the inner lever sections designed for insertion between the two halves and the outer lever sections for attachment to the rod.

[0021] Several embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to a drawing. This drawing shows: Fig. 1 shows a partial view of a roll-up and flag system in a first perspective view, Fig. 2 shows the roll-up and flag system according to Fig. 1 In a second perspective view, Fig. 3, half-shells of a holding device of the roll-up system, also suitable for a flag system, according to Fig. 1 in perspective view, Fig. 4 the half-shells in top view, Fig. 5 the half-shells in side view, Fig. 6 an arrangement consisting of one of the two half-shells, a quick-release fastener and two locking screws, Fig. 7 a holding device comprising two half-shells of a roll-up and flag system in perspective view, Fig. 8 the holding device according to Fig. 7 in side view Fig. 9 one in the arrangement according Fig. 1 used spacers in perspective view, Fig. 10. (The spacers are shown after the previous sentence.) Fig. 9In top view, Fig. 11 an adapter for a holding device, Fig. 12 an end stop for a roll-up and flag system, Fig. 13 an alternative embodiment of a spacer with double-sided carrier plate for adhesive and hook and loop fastener systems in front view, Fig. 14 the carrier spacer according to Fig. 13 in perspective view, Fig. 15, compared to the variant according to Figs. 9 and 10 modified, one-sided spacer in front view, Fig. 16 the spacer according to Fig. 15 In perspective view, Fig. 17, a support plate that can be clipped or slid directly onto the holding device; in front view, Fig. 18, the support plate according to Fig. 17 In perspective view, Fig. 19 shows a further embodiment of a roll-up and flag system with a holding device comprising two half-shells and a quick-release fastener, Fig. 20 shows the holding device according to Fig. 19with an attachment having a scissor mechanism, Fig. 21 the holding device according to Fig. 19 with a telescopically extendable attachment, Fig. 22 the holding device according to Fig. 19 with an attached umbrella mechanism, Figs. 23-26 show various designs of an advertising media system designed as a roll-up system, each in perspective view, Figs. 27-30 show various designs of an advertising media system designed as a flag system, each in perspective view.

[0022] Unless otherwise stated, the following explanations apply to all embodiments. Corresponding or essentially equivalent parts are marked with the same reference numerals in all figures.

[0023] A roll-up system 1 is particularly suitable for tensioning a printed textile banner. Regarding the basic structure of such a roll-up system, reference is made to the aforementioned document DE 20 2020 100 478 U1.

[0024] A mounting device 3 can be attached to a mast 2, i.e., the vertical pole of the roll-up system 1. This mounting device comprises two half-shells 4, 5, which can be clamped to the mast 2 by means of a quick-release fastener 6. The first half-shell 4 has two openings 7, 8; the second half-shell 5 has two openings 9, 10. When the mounting device 3 is installed, the two openings 7, 9 are aligned. Similarly, the two openings 8, 10 also have a common central axis, which is horizontally oriented. To ensure the two half-shells 4, 5 are correctly aligned during the installation of the mounting device 3, an annular projection 13 adjoins one of the openings 7, 8 of the first half-shell 4, while the other opening 8, 7 of the same half-shell 4 is closed off by an annular recess 14.The same applies to the second half-shell 5, so that when the half-shells 4, 5 are assembled, a projection 13 engages in a recess 14. In the exemplary embodiments, the half-shells 4, 5 are designed as identical parts. Grooves formed by the half-shells 4, 5, which, in the assembled state of the roll-up system 1, conform to the mast 2, are designated 11, 12. Furthermore, the half-shell 4, 5 has a bore 15 for the quick-release fastener 6.

[0025] In the exemplary embodiment according to the Figs. 1 to 8 Each half-shell 4, 5 additionally has a bolt-shaped projection 16 that can be inserted into a blind hole 17 of the other half-shell 5, 4. Compared to the annular projections 13, the bolt-shaped projections 16 protrude further from the half-shells 4, 5. Regarding the quick-release fastener 6, reference is made to the Fig. 8The quick-release fastener 6 shown here is suitable for all embodiments. Components of the quick-release fastener 6 are a bolt 23, which is inserted through the bores 15 of the half-shells 4, 5, and a pivot lever 24 with an eccentric contour. A spring element 25, designed as a coil spring, surrounds the bolt 23 and exerts a repulsive force on the half-shells 4, 5.

[0026] With the aid of the openings 7, 8, 9, 10 of the half-shells 4, 5, the holding device 3 is able to hold various attachment elements 26, 27, 28, 30. In the configuration according to the Fig. 1 and 2The holding device 3 carries an upper crossbar 26 and a lower crossbar 27 as attachment elements 26, 27. The upper crossbar 26 can be longer than the lower crossbar 27 (not shown). Likewise, both crossbars 26, 27 can be of the same length. A spacer 20 is inserted between the crossbars 26, 27 on each side of the rod 2, which serves to increase stability and is shown in detail in the Figures 5 and 6 The spacer 20 is a one-piece plastic part with a strip-shaped central section 21 and two spring-loaded, mouth-shaped end sections 22, each of which can be snapped onto one of the crossbars 26, 27. Locking screws 19 are provided for fixing the crossbars 26, 27; these screws can be screwed into threaded bores 18 in the half-shells 4, 5.

[0027] The in the Figure 1 and 2The recognizable construction with the two crossbars 26, 27 is suitable, among other things, for mounting so-called tablet holder systems on the crossbar 26. Tablets, screens, or other advertising media can be attached to such a holder system. To prevent twisting and rotation of the attachment elements 26, 27, a perforation (not shown) can be made in the superimposed crossbars 26, 27 on both sides of the holding device 3. Rotation of the crossbars 26, 27 can be prevented by inserting a pin with a head into the perforated crossbars 26, 27.

[0028] In all embodiments, the bolt-shaped projections 16 and blind holes 17, which serve to simplify assembly and provide stabilization, are present. For the installation of the support spacers 20, which in the cases of Figures 13 to 16The use of crossbars 26, 27 of equal length, which are to be inserted into the openings 7, 8, 9, 10, is provided. This provides a substructure for attaching the support spacers 20.

[0029] According to Fig. 20 Three attachment elements 28 with scissor mechanisms are held on the holding device. Locking mechanisms of the scissor mechanism are designated 29. One in Fig. 21 The recognizable attachment element 30, unlike the crossbar 26, has a telescopic mechanism. This possible design refers to the crossbar 27. In the Fig. 22In the sketched arrangement, the crossbar 26 is additionally supported by two inclined support elements 31. The support elements 31 are hinged to a lower retaining element 32, which is located on the mast 2. Thanks to the adjustability of the retaining element 32 and the split design of the crossbar 26 (not shown in detail), an umbrella mechanism 33 is formed in this case.

[0030] The Figures 23 to 26 The figures show various ways to use a roll-up system 1 as an advertising medium system. Accessories, which can be attached to the mast 2 in various ways using a suitable number of mounting devices 3 via a crossbar 26 or a plurality of crossbars 26, 27, are generally designated by 48. The configurations according to the Figures 23 to 26The accessories are designated, in order of appearance (from top left to bottom right), as "Multifunctional", "Standard", "Multiple", and "Combi". In all cases, the accessories 48 are positioned laterally next to a textile panel or textile surface 46 of the advertising media system 1. A cassette that can hold the textile panel 46 is designated 49, and a base of the advertising media system 1 is designated 47.

[0031] Reference numeral 47 is also used in the Figures 27 to 30 used, which - similar to the Figures 23 to 26 - demonstrate various ways to use a flag system 1 as an advertising medium system. In the cases of the Figures 27 to 30 The four sketched configurations, also in ascending order of the figures, that is, from top left to bottom right on the relevant drawing sheet, are designated as "Single Beam", "Double Beam", "Multiple", and "XL". When using the holding device 3 according to one of the instructions in the Figures 23 to 30In the configurations shown, as in other applications, it is true that - within the given space constraints - any number of holding devices 3 can be mounted one above the other. Reference symbol list

[0032] 1 Roll-up and flag system, advertising media system 2 Mast, vertical pole 3 Holding device 4 Half-shell 5 Half-shell 6 Quick-release fastener 7 First opening in the first half-shell 8 Second opening in the first half-shell 9 First opening in the second half-shell 10 Second opening in the second half-shell 11 Gutter in the first half-shell 12 Gutter in the second half-shell 13 Ring-shaped projection 14 Ring-shaped recess 15 Bore for quick-release fastener 16 Bolt-shaped projection 17 Blind hole 18 Threaded hole 19 Locking screw 20 Spacer, support holder 21 Strip-shaped center section 22 Spring-loaded, mouth-shaped end section23 Mounting section 24 Bolt 25 Swivel lever 26 Spring element 27 Upper crossbar 28 Lower crossbar 29 Attachment element with scissor mechanism 30 Locking mechanism of the scissor mechanism 31 Attachment element with telescopic mechanism 32 Support element 33 Lower retaining element 34 Umbrella mechanism 35 Adapter 36 Lever arm 37 Inner lever section 38 Outer lever section 39 Articulated connection 40 Disc 41 Tube attachment 42 Frame 43 Foot section 44 Transition section 45 Attachment surface 46 Textile web / surface 47 Foot piece 48 Accessory part 49 Cassette

Claims

1. A holding device (3) for attachment to a rod (2), having a pair of half shells (4, 5) to be attached to the rod (2) as mirror images of each other, as well as having a quick-release locking mechanism (6) for connecting the two half shells (4, 5) and simultaneously fixing the half shells (4, 5) to the rod (2) in a clamping manner, wherein the half shells (4, 5) form two pairs of openings (7, 8, 9, 10) aligned with one another, oriented orthogonally to the rod (2), and arranged on the same side of the rod (2), wherein the first pair of openings (7, 9) is offset in the longitudinal direction of the rod (2) relative to the second pair of openings (8, 10).

2. The holding device (3) according to Claim 1, characterised in that the two half shells (4, 5) are identically shaped.

3. The holding device (3) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the half shells (4, 5) have interacting protrusions and recesses (13, 14, 16, 17) for aligning the half shells (4, 5) when they are pushed together.

4. The holdig device (3) according to Claim 3, characterised in that corresponding protrusions and recesses (13, 14) are formed on the edges of the openings (7, 8, 9, 10) aligned with one another and oriented horizontally when the rod (2) is vertically oriented.

5. The holding device (3) according to Claim 3 or 4, characterised in that corresponding protrusions and recesses (16, 17) exist, which are spaced apart from the openings (7, 8, 9, 10) aligned with one another and oriented horizontally.

6. The holding device (3) according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterised by a spring element (25) tensioned between the half shells (4, 5).

7. The holding device (3) according to Claim 6, characterised in that the spring element (25) is designed as a coil spring surrounding a bolt (23) of the quick-release locking mechanism (6).

8. The holding device (3) according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterised by clamping screws (19) which can be screwed into the half shells (4, 5) in the transverse direction of the openings (7, 8, 9, 10).

9. The holding set, comprising at least one holding device (3) according to Claim 1, as well as at least one attachment element (26, 27, 28, 30) that can be attached to the holding device (3).

10. The holding set according to Claim 9, characterised in that a plurality of cross-bars (26, 27), in particular with different lengths, and which can be attached to the holding device (3), are provided as attachment elements (26, 27).

11. The holding set according to Claim 10, characterised by at least one spacer (20) that can be inserted between the two cross-bars (26, 27).

12. The holding set according to Claim 11, characterised in that the spacer (20) has a strip-shaped central section (21) as well as two springy, jaw-shaped end sections (22) adjoining its ends, which are provided for connection to a respective cross-bar (26, 27).

13. The holding set according to Claim 11, characterised in that the spacer (20) defines a frame shape surrounding the two cross-bars (26, 27).

14. The holding set according to one of Claims 9 to 13, characterised in that an attachment element (28) exists, which can be adjusted by means of scissor mechanism.

15. The holding set according to one of Claims 9 to 14, characterised in that the attachment element (30) exists, which is telescopically adjustable.

16. The holding set according to one of Claims 9 to 15, characterised by at least one support element (31) to be inserted at an angle between the attachment element (26), on the one hand, and the holding device (3) or the vertical rod (2), on the other.

17. The holding set according to Claim 16, characterised in that the support element (31) is coupled in an articulated manner to the attachment element (26) as part of an umbrella mechanism (33).

18. The holding set according to one of Claims 11 to 17, characterised in that at least one of the elements, namely the attachment element (26, 27, 28, 30) and spacer (20), is designed for connection to an accessory (48) by means of a Velcro fastening located on the element (20, 26, 27, 28, 30) in question.

19. The holding set according to one of Claims 9 to 18, characterised by an adapter (34), which can be inserted between the half shells (4, 5) and is provided to adapt to different rod diameters, and which defines a pair of pliers with a one-sided lever action and is formed from two mirror-image opposing lever arms (35), respectively curved multiple times, wherein each lever arm (35) comprises an inner lever section (36) curved in an arcuate manner and an outer lever section (37) likewise curved in an arcuate manner, but having a larger radius of curvature, wherein an articulated joint is formed between the inner lever sections (36), and wherein the inner lever sections (36) are provided to be inserted between the half shells (4, 5) and the outer lever sections (37) are provided to be attached to the rod (2).