Holders for riding crops, especially riding crop holders for a riding crop

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a holder for a whip, in particular a whip holder for a riding whip, with a fastening device and a holding device, wherein the fastening device has a fastening means for attaching the holder to a mounting surface with a rear side of the holder facing the mounting surface, and the holding device is designed to receive the whip, in particular the riding whip, along a holding axis and to releasably hold the whip, in particular the riding whip, wherein the fastening means has a first magnet on a rear surface, so that releasable fastening of the holder with the rear surface facing a metallic mounting surface is made possible by means of the first magnet.

[0002] Common holders for riding crops, especially whips, are typically screwed to the wall of a stable or a tack room. It is also common to leave the crop in the stable without a holder, to lay it down, or to place it in a bucket, for example. While riding, the riding crop can be attached to the bridle or saddle, or, while a rider is in the riding arena, it may be attached to a loop-like belt loop.

[0003] German patent DE 20 2023 001 572 U1 discloses a universal magnetic base for attaching objects in a riding stable. The patent describes a wooden base that includes at least one magnet for attaching the base to a metallic object. Various objects can then be attached to the wooden base using screws.

[0004] From GB 2 593 540 A, a clip-on end cap for a riding crop is known, wherein a magnet is embedded axially in the end cap with respect to a longitudinal axis of the riding crop, so that the riding crop can be suspended from a metallic object.

[0005] AT 17 826 U1 describes a telescopic riding crop which, due to its telescopic design, can be extended from a retracted position to an extended position.

[0006] A riding crop is known from GB 2 340 021 A, in which a magnet is embedded in one end cap. This allows the riding crop to be temporarily hung on metallic objects.

[0007] GB 2 466 803 A discloses a riding crop which has a magnet embedded laterally in a handle. By means of the magnet, when the crop is gripped upside down at the tip, a metal gate latch can be operated, for example, without having to dismount the horse.

[0008] The purpose of the invention is to improve the state of the art.

[0009] A holder for a rod according to the invention is defined in independent claim 1. Dependent claims 2-10 define specific embodiments of the holder according to the invention.

[0010] The problem is solved by a holder for a riding crop, in particular a riding crop holder, comprising a fastening device and a holding device, wherein the fastening device has a fastening means for attaching the holder to a mounting surface with a rear side of the holder facing the mounting surface, and the holding device is designed to receive the riding crop, in particular the riding crop, along a holding axis and to releasably hold the riding crop, in particular the riding crop, wherein the fastening means has a first magnet on a rear surface, so that releasable fastening of the holder with the rear surface facing a metallic mounting surface is made possible by means of the first magnet, wherein the holding device has a first holding means, wherein the first holding means is designed to receive a riding crop, in particular a riding crop.wherein the first holding element is wedge-shaped and / or conical in shape relative to an insertion direction along the holding axis, such that the wedge-shaped and / or conical shape of the holding element causes the whip, in particular the riding whip, to be clamped when inserted along the holding axis.

[0011] A key concept of the present invention is that the fastening element has one or more magnets on the mounting surface, so that the whip holder can be attached to a metallic mounting surface by means of the magnet(s). This allows the whip holder to be attached, in particular, to metallic objects, such as a metallic frame of a stable partition, a radiator, a horse trailer, a metallic tack cabinet, or any other metallic object. It should be noted that "metallic" in this context refers specifically to ferromagnetic materials to which a magnet can be effectively attached.Together with the wedge-shaped and / or conical design of the holding device for clamping the whip, a holder that can be used quickly and flexibly is provided, which forms a simple holding option for a whip on any metallic surface.

[0012] The following terms are explained in this context: A "holder" serves in particular for the detachable fastening of an object, in this case a whip, especially a riding whip, whereby the holder acts as a mechanical component between a "fastening surface", i.e., for example, a wall or a similar surface, and the whip. It should be noted that according to some embodiments of the invention, it is also possible to detachably fasten or hold several whips using the holder, whereby the term "whip" in this context also stands for several whips or different whips.

[0013] A "riding whip" is a thin, flexible stick used primarily in equestrian sports. Such a whip is typically long and flexible, allowing for leading and / or driving an animal. It usually has a handle and a tip located on the side opposite the handle. The animal is led and / or driven using the tip or a long, narrow section of the whip, while the handle is held.

[0014] A "fastening device" serves, in particular, to enable the holder to be attached to the mounting surface by means of a fastener. For this purpose, the holder is aligned with its "back" facing the mounting surface and fastened there with the fastener, in particular in a detachable or reversible manner. The "fastening device" is, by its technical characteristics, specifically designed and / or serves to create a detachable connection to the mounting surface.

[0015] In contrast, the "holding device" is designed to accommodate the whip, with the whip being, or being able to be, held along a "holding axis" within the holding device. The "holding axis" is, in particular, an axis related to the holding function, for example, an insertion axis for the whip, which coincides with a longitudinal axis of the whip when the whip is held in the holding device.

[0016] The fastener has a first "magnet" on its back surface, i.e., a body with a magnetic field, so that this back surface can adhere to metallic objects. This allows the holder to be detachably attached to a metallic mounting surface by magnetic forces, and in particular, solely by magnetic forces.

[0017] It should be noted that the "back surface" refers to a rear or back surface of the fastening device, in particular a back surface of the magnet or a respective magnet, wherein this back surface, in particular in the mounted state of the holder, rests against the fastening surface or is at least in close proximity to or in contact with the fastening surface.

[0018] The holding device comprises a first "holding element," that is, a geometry specifically adapted to a riding crop, or for example, a typical or common riding crop, or a plurality of riding crops. This holding element is wedge-shaped and / or conical, meaning it has a narrowing geometry along the insertion direction. Due to the wedge-shaped and / or conical shape of the holding element, the riding crop is clamped when inserted along the insertion direction, thus securely holding it. In this context, the "insertion direction" refers in particular to a direction or axis along which the riding crop is inserted into the holding device, preferably in a straight line or at least in a straight line for a portion of its length.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the fastening means has a second magnet, a third magnet, a fourth magnet and / or a further magnet on the back surface, so that a detachable fastening of the holder to a metallic mounting surface is made possible by means of the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet, the fourth magnet and / or the further magnet.

[0020] This allows, for example, the holding force to be increased by arranging the respective magnets, or the removal of the fastening element to be made more difficult, so that the holder is held more securely overall.

[0021] In particular, the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet, the fourth magnet, and / or the subsequent magnet can be flush-mounted in the back surface. Likewise, the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet, the fourth magnet, and / or the subsequent magnet can at least partially form the back surface.

[0022] This ensures a small distance between each magnet and the metallic mounting surface, resulting in a particularly strong adhesive force. Specifically, the magnets are arranged flush with each other to form a common contact surface, thus maximizing their combined adhesive force. The magnets can also be arranged according to the contact geometry of the mounting surface, for example, to follow a tubular shape and thus enable the device to be attached to a gate tube.

[0023] According to one embodiment, the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet, the fourth magnet and / or the further magnet is positively locked into the fastening device, pressed in and / or clamped.

[0024] For example, the holder itself can be manufactured separately, with the respective magnet then being clamped, clicked, or pressed into the mounting device, particularly in conjunction with other magnets. This simplifies the manufacturing of the holder according to the invention. Alternatively, the holder can be manufactured together with the magnet(s), for example, by molding the magnet(s) into the holder during the manufacturing process.

[0025] In order to be able to use the holder for several whips simultaneously, the holding device has a second holding element, a third holding element and / or a further holding element, wherein the respective holding element is designed to receive a respective whip, in particular a respective riding whip.

[0026] In particular, the second holding means, the third holding means and / or the further holding means are wedge-shaped and / or conical in shape relative to an insertion direction along the holding axis, so that the wedge-shaped and / or conical shape of the holding means causes the whip, in particular the riding whip, to be clamped when inserted along the holding axis.

[0027] According to a further embodiment, the first holding means, the second holding means, the third holding means and / or the further holding means has or have a clamping receptacle, wherein the clamping receptacle is formed in particular by means of an interruption of the holding means in the circumferential direction parallel to the holding axis, wherein an insertion of the whip, in particular the riding whip, into the respective holding means causes an elastic deformation of the respective clamping receptacle and clamping of the whip, in particular the riding whip, is achieved by means of the elastic material behavior.

[0028] This allows the respective holding device to be designed with sufficient elasticity to accommodate riding crops of varying diameters within its wedge-shaped and / or conical form. The elastic material properties still ensure a secure hold by clamping the crop.

[0029] An "interruption" is, in particular, a slot-shaped or geometrically differently designed separation of the material of the holding element, oriented towards the clamping receptacle and thus essentially parallel to the insertion direction, such that a "clamping receptacle," i.e., an elastically clamping receptacle, is formed in the holding element. "Elastic deformation" refers, in particular, to a deformation of the respective material of the holder such that only elastic material behavior is utilized and no plastic deformation of the clamping receptacle is achieved.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the fastening device and the holding device, and in particular the respective holding element, are integrally connected and / or manufactured as a single piece. Alternatively, the fastening device and, for example, an interchangeable holding device can also be manufactured in multiple parts, so that, for example, using a uniform fastening device and interchangeable holding devices, different versions of the holder can be easily manufactured and / or combined.

[0031] In particular, the holder is formed by injection molding, especially from a thermoplastic material. The holder can also be made of wood.

[0032] According to one embodiment, the holder is made of a polyamide, a polyethylene, a polycarbonate and / or a polypropylene and / or with fiber reinforcement.

[0033] As an alternative or supplement to the embodiments described above, the following possible embodiments of the invention should be mentioned:

[0034] Several magnets, for example in a matrix-like arrangement, can be provided on the mounting surface to enable better adhesion and / or to increase the adhesion area.

[0035] The magnet(s) are either flush-mounted in the back surface or form at least part of it. Alternatively, at least one or more magnets can be encased in a material, thus concealing them and protecting them against corrosion. It is important to aim for the thinnest possible encasement to avoid excessively reducing the magnetic force.

[0036] In particular, the fastening device and the holding device are integrally connected or formed with the respective holding element. For example, the holder can be injection-molded, especially from a thermoplastic material such as polycarbonate or fiber-reinforced polycarbonate. The holder can be made of polyamide, polyethylene, and / or polypropylene, each of which may also incorporate fiber reinforcement. For example, a magnet or magnets can be molded or injected into the holder during the injection molding process, meaning they are at least partially surrounded by the injection-molded material.

[0037] The invention will now be explained in more detail using exemplary embodiments. These will show... Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a whip holder in an isometric view; Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the whip holder of the Figure 1 In a rear isometric view, Figure 3 shows a schematic exploded view of the rod holder. Figures 1 and 2 In an isometric view, Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the rod holder. Figures 1 to 3 , as well as Figure 5, another whip holder in a front view.

[0038] A whip holder 101 has a base body 103 and a retaining clip 105. The base body 103 has a back surface 109 on a rear side 171, with the retaining clip 105 oriented towards a front side 173.

[0039] Within the rear surface 171 of the base body 103, a magnet 301 is held in a receiving pocket 106. The magnet 301 is positioned with a bushing 305 designed as a threaded bushing and fixed with a screw 303 and arranged flush with the rear surface 109.

[0040] The retaining clip 105 has a receptacle 121 which is designed to provide elastic clamping via a slot 123. The elasticity of this clamping mechanism depends on the material used and can therefore be adjusted. The slot 123 is parallel to an insertion axis 181 and, in addition to providing elasticity, also serves as a passage for a riding crop handle that is slender compared to a riding crop grip, thus facilitating the insertion of the riding crop. Furthermore, the receptacle 121 has a conically shaped inner surface 122. This conically shaped inner surface 122 can, for example, be designed according to the typical shape of a riding crop handle in the area above the grip, so that typical riding crops, such as those commonly found on the market, can be accommodated.Along the insertion axis 181, the whip handle or, in particular, the whip shaft of a riding whip can be inserted into the receptacle 121 and is held securely by the conical inner surface 122 and the elastic widening of the retaining clamp 103 by means of the slot 123.

[0041] Furthermore, the base body 103 has a circular recess 104 facing the front 173, into which a plaque 107 is inserted. The plaque 107 can, for example, bear a product identifier, a color identifier for a specific user, an advertising imprint, or a similar marking, which may be applied, for example, by means of laser engraving.

[0042] It should be noted that the rod holder 101, together with the base body 103 and the retaining clip 105, is formed as a single injection-molded component, with only the magnet 301 being connected to the base body 103 as an additional component in the manner described. The bushing 305 can also be cast into the base body during the injection molding process to increase its strength.

[0043] Another riding crop holder 501 is constructed analogously to riding crop holder 101 and has a base body 503 with a recess 504 for a plaque. In contrast to the previously described riding crop holder, riding crop holder 501 has three retaining clips 505a, 505b, and 505c, into which a riding crop can be inserted, analogous to the previous example, into respective receptacles 521a, 521b, and 521c along a respective insertion axis 581a, 581b, and 581c. For this purpose, the respective receptacles 521a, 521b, and 521c have slots 523a, 523b, and 523c, analogous to the previous example of riding crop holder 101.

[0044] The whip holder 101 and the whip holder 501 can be attached, for example, to a radiator, inside a tack cabinet with a metallic exterior, on a horse trailer, on the metallic frame or edging of a stable partition, or on similar ferromagnetic components, using their respective magnets. It should be noted that the respective magnet(s) must be geometrically adapted to the changing forces in relation to the whip holder 101 or whip holder 501. The back surface 109 should lie as flush and flat as possible against the respective metallic surface. The size of the magnet 301, or of a magnet embedded in the back of the whip holder 501, can be selected according to the weight to be supported.It is also possible to insert different or multiple magnets, each visibly partially exposed or invisibly covered, into the back of the respective rod holder. Reference symbol list

[0045] 101 Riding crop holder 103 Base body 104 Recess 105 Retaining clip 106 Mounting pocket 107 Plaque 109 Back surface 121 Receptacle 122 Inner surface 123 Slot 171 Back 173 Front 181 Insertion axle 301 Magnet 303 Screw 305 Bushing 501 Riding crop holder 503 Base body 504 Recess 505a Retaining clip 505b Retaining clip 505c Retaining clip 521a Receptacle 521b Receptacle 521c Receptacle 523a Slot 523b Slot 523c Slot 581a Insertion axle 581b Insertion axle 581c Insertion axle

Claims

1. Holder (101, 501) for a whip, in particular whip holder for a riding crop, having a fastening device (103, 503) and a holding device (105, 505a, 505b, 505c), wherein the fastening device (103, 503) has a fastening means (301) for fastening the holder to a fastening surface with a rear side (171) of the holder facing the fastening surface, and the holding device (105, 505a, 505b, 505c) is configured for receiving the whip, in particular the riding crop, along a holding axis (181, 581a, 581b, 581c) and for releasably holding the whip, in particular the riding crop, wherein the fastening means (103, 503) has, on a rear surface (109), a first magnet (301), such that releasable fastening of the holder with the rear surface (109) facing a metallic fastening surface is enabled by means of the first magnet (301), wherein the holding device (105) has a first holding means (121), wherein the first holding means (121) is configured for receiving a whip, in particular a riding crop, characterized in that the first holding means (121) is formed in a wedge-shaped and / or cone-shaped manner with respect to an insertion direction along the holding axis (181), such that, by means of the wedge-shaped and / or cone-shaped formation of the holding means (121), clamping of the whip, in particular the riding crop, takes place upon insertion along the holding axis (181).

2. Holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening means (103, 503) has, on the rear surface (109), a second magnet, a third magnet, a fourth magnet and / or a further magnet, such that releasable fastening of the holder to a metallic fastening surface is enabled by means of the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet, the fourth magnet and / or the further magnet.

3. Holder according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the first magnet (301), the second magnet, the third magnet, the fourth magnet and / or the further magnet is or are inserted flush into the rear surface (109), and / or the first magnet (301), the second magnet, the third magnet, the fourth magnet and / or the further magnet at least partially forms or form the rear surface (109).

4. Holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first magnet (301), the second magnet, the third magnet, the fourth magnet and / or the further magnet is received, pressed in and / or clamped in the fastening device (103, 503) in a form-fitting manner.

5. Holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device (105, 505a, 505b, 505c) has a second holding means (521b), a third holding means (523c) and / or a further holding means, wherein the respective holding means (121, 521a, 521b, 521c) is configured for receiving a respective whip, in particular a respective riding crop.

6. Holder according to claim 5, characterized in that the second holding means (521b), the third holding means (521c) and / or the further holding means is formed in a wedge-shaped and / or cone-shaped manner with respect to an insertion direction along the holding axis (181, 581a, 581b, 581c), such that, by means of the wedge-shaped and / or cone-shaped formation of the holding means (121, 521a, 521b, 521c), clamping of the whip, in particular the riding crop, takes place upon insertion along the holding axis (181, 581a, 581b, 581c).

7. Holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first holding means (121, 521a), the second holding means (521b), the third holding means (521c) and / or the further holding means has a clamping receptacle (121, 521a, 521b, 521c), wherein the clamping receptacle (121, 521a, 521b, 521c) is formed in particular by means of an interruption (123, 523a, 523b, 523c) of the holding means (121, 521a, 521b, 521c) in the circumferential direction, said interruption being oriented parallel to the holding axis (181, 581a, 581b, 581c), wherein, upon insertion of the whip, in particular the riding crop, into the respective holding means (121, 521a, 521b, 521c), elastic deformation of the clamping receptacle (121, 521a, 521b, 521c) is effected and, by means of the elastic material behavior, clamping of the whip, in particular the riding crop, is achieved.

8. Holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening device (105, 505a, 505b, 505c) and the holding device (103, 503), and in particular the respective holding means (121, 521a, 521b, 521c), are formed connected to one another in one piece and / or are produced in one piece.

9. Holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holder is formed by means of injection molding, in particular from a thermoplastic plastic, and / or from wood.

10. Holder according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holder is formed from a polyamide, from a polyethylene, from a polycarbonate and / or from a polypropylene and / or with a fiber reinforcement.