Fastening system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fastening system, which comprises a mounting aid (12; 412) and a fastening module (14; 114; 214; 314; 414; 514a, 514b, 514d, 514c) having a fastening element (46; 146; 246; 346), wherein the mounting aid (12; 412) comprises a guide module (16; 416; 516) having a guide element (22; 422; 522) and having a guide rod (20) and comprises a base module (18; 418; 518) having a locking device (36; 436; 536), wherein the base module (18; 418; 518) is fixedly connected to the fastening module (14; 114; 214; 314; 414; 514a, 514b, 514d, 514c), wherein at least one holding element (52; 152; 252; 352; 552) is provided on the base module (18; 418; 518) or the fastening module (14; 114; 214; 314; 414; 514a, 514b, 514d, 514c), and wherein the base module (18; 418; 518) and the guide module (16; 416; 516) are releasably connected to one another by means of a magnetic connection.

Description

[0001] Fastening system

[0002] Description

[0003] Technical area:

[0004] The present invention relates to a fastening system with an assembly aid and a fastening module.

[0005] State of the art:

[0006] In both private and commercial areas, there is a recurring need to attach light objects to objects or supporting elements at a height beyond a person's natural reach. Examples include attaching fairy lights or lanterns to trees, bushes, or parts of buildings for decorative purposes, or attaching awnings. Appropriate aids, particularly climbing aids such as ladders or chairs, are typically used to reach the desired location where the object is to be hung. However, experience has shown that the risk of accidents when using climbing aids is very high.

[0007] For example, if strings of lights are to be attached at a certain height along an object or support element, this requires the user to repeatedly climb onto the ladder to attach a section of the string of lights to the object or support element. The user then has to climb down from the ladder, move it, and repeat the process. This process is both strenuous and highly risky, as it is necessary to ensure each time that the ladder, especially the ladder, is truly stable. There is a risk of injury every time someone climbs onto or descends from a ladder.

[0008] There is therefore a desire to make it easier and safer to secure lighter objects at a height that is beyond the user's natural reach.

[0009] Description of the invention:

[0010] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a fastening system with an assembly aid and a fastening module, which can be used simply and safely for fastening lighter objects to objects or support elements outside the natural reach of the user.

[0011] Lighter objects are those that can usually be lifted by one person without technical aids. These are typically objects that weigh no more than 10 kg, preferably no more than 5 kg. An object, also called a support element, can be, for example, a part of a building, a large object such as a pole, especially a flagpole, or a plant such as a tree or shrub. Support elements are usually immobile or permanently mounted.

[0012] According to the invention, the object is achieved by a fastening system having the features of claim 1, in particular with a fastening system comprising an assembly aid and a fastening module with a fastening element, wherein the assembly aid comprises a guide module with a guide element and a guide rod, and a base module with a locking device, wherein the base module is firmly connected to the fastening module, wherein at least one holding element is provided on the base module or the fastening module and wherein the base module and the guide module are detachably connected to one another by means of a magnetic connection.

[0013] A locking device is understood here to be a device with the aid of which it is possible to limit the movement of a component in at least one of the three spatial directions, in particular to prevent movement in at least one of the three spatial directions. In one special case, the locking device can form a releasable positive and / or non-positive connection with the component in all limiting spatial directions. In another case, there is no fixed connection between the component and the locking device in all limiting spatial directions. In this case, the component is loose or has play in the locking device. In further cases, a releasable positive and / or non-positive connection with the component can be provided in one or more limiting spatial directions and no fixed connection with the component can be provided in the remaining spatial directions.

[0014] According to the present invention, the fastening element of a fastening module is suitable for establishing a stable connection with a support element. The connection between the fastening element and the support element is preferably detachable, in particular reversible. However, the invention also encompasses fixed connections between the fastening element and the support element. A fixed connection exists between the base module and the fastening module. This is understood, in particular, to mean an immovable connection. The connection between the base module and the fastening module can be detachable or non-detachable.

[0015] The holding element is designed to releasably or non-releasably fasten a movable object to the fastening system.

[0016] During assembly or disassembly, i.e., in an assembled state, the guide module, the base module, and the fastening module are firmly connected to one another. Otherwise, especially after the fastening module has been attached to a support element, the guide module and the component consisting of the base module and the fastening module form separate units. The base module and the fastening module can be connected to one another as one piece or consist of two firmly connected components.

[0017] In an example application in which an object is to be attached to a remote support element, the object to be fastened is firmly attached to the fastening system in the assembled state by means of the holding element. The base module is firmly connected to the guide module due to the magnetic connection between the base module and the guide module. If the guide module is actuated, in particular manually actuated, the fastening module can be moved to the desired mounting position. Once the fastening module is then attached to the support element at the desired location, the guide element can be pulled out of the base module again, thereby releasing the magnetic connection between the guide module and the base module. The fastening module remains at the desired location on the support element together with the base module and the object attached to the holding element.

[0018] The described fastening system allows the user to easily and safely attach lighter objects at a height that is beyond the user's natural reach.

[0019] The magnetic connection ensures that the base module and the guide module are firmly connected to one another. To create a stable, yet detachable, magnetic connection, it is advantageous for the guide module to have a first magnetic element and the base module to have a second element that is magnetizable or magnetic, or for the base module to have a first magnetic element and the guide module to have a second element that is magnetizable or magnetic. The first magnetic element is a permanent magnet, in particular an element that comprises a ferromagnetic material. The second magnetizable element is an element that preferably comprises a paramagnetic material.

[0020] For example, the first magnetic element may be a cube, a rod or a plate and the second element may be a geometrically suitable counterpart, in particular a complementary counterpart, so that a stable magnetic connection can be formed between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element.

[0021] However, with a magnetic connection there is a risk that the magnetically connected objects will become detached under mechanical influence and / or rotate around the connection axis of the magnetic connection.

[0022] A base module that can be rotated relative to the guide module, and thus a mounting module that can be rotated relative to the guide module, makes it difficult to align and attach the mounting module to the desired support element at a distant height. Even during disassembly, the guide module can be rotated relative to the base module or the mounting module.

[0023] Mounting module is obstructive.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the guide module and the base module can be connected to each other by means of the detachable magnetic connection and by means of an additional detachable positive connection. The positive connection between the base module and the guide module prevents the base module from becoming detached from the guide module under undesired mechanical influences. Additionally, the positive connection can have a rotation lock to prevent the base module from twisting relative to the guide module.

[0025] It is particularly advantageous that the guide element and the locking device can be connected to one another by means of the releasable, positive-locking connection, so that in the assembled state, the locking device (36; 436) and at least a portion of the guide element form a releasable, positive-locking connection. The locking device and / or the guide element can be designed in such a way that a rotationally secure yet releasable, positive-locking connection is created between the locking device and the guide element, and thus between the base module and the guide module.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the attractive force present for forming the magnetic connection and the connecting axis for forming a positive connection are aligned parallel. A connecting axis is understood to be the axis along which the base module and the guide module must be moved in order to be connected to form a positive connection.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the guide module comprises a first magnetic element with a first surface, and the base module comprises a second element that is magnetizable or magnetic and has a second surface. Alternatively, the base module comprises a first magnetic element with a first surface, and the guide module comprises a second element that is magnetizable or magnetic and has a second surface. In a state in which the base module and the guide module are connected to one another, in both cases the first surface and the second surface are aligned parallel to one another and perpendicular to the connection axis between the base module and the guide module.

[0028] For example, in the case where the connection between the guide module and the base module is formed by means of two magnetic and / or magnetizable plates, the two plates are aligned parallel to each other and perpendicular to the connection axis between the base module and the guide module in a state in which the base module and the guide module are connected to each other.

[0029] This type of arrangement of the magnetic elements has the advantage that the magnetic connection and the positive connection can be achieved simply by moving the base module and the guide module toward each other. For example, no additional lateral movement is required, which would further complicate establishing a connection from a distance. Furthermore, depending on the design of the base module and the guide module, the magnetic field of the magnetic connection can serve as a guide for the formation of a positive connection and / or the mechanical shape of the positive connection can serve as a guide for the formation of a magnetic connection.

[0030] In order to establish a defined connection between the base module and the guide module, it is advantageous that the guide element and / or the locking device of the base module consist of a non-magnetizable material, so that the magnetic connection is formed only by the first magnetizable element and the second element, which is magnetizable or magnetic.

[0031] The guide module has a guide rod, which is preferably permanently connected to the guide element, so that the guide element and the guide rod do not accidentally become detached during assembly and disassembly of a movable object. The connection between the guide element and the guide rod can be permanent or removable, with all known connection techniques being used.

[0032] Preferably, the guide rod is a telescopic rod. This design makes it possible to attach objects far beyond the user's natural reach. In particular, this design makes it possible to attach objects at heights that are normally inaccessible without climbing aids such as chairs or ladders. The present fastening system is therefore significantly safer and requires less effort than previously known fastening systems, which require a climbing aid as an assembly aid.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the base module can be connected to the guide module in a hood-like manner. It is preferred that the base module has a cavity into which at least a portion of the guide element can engage. In particular, the base module has a cavity suitable for receiving at least a portion of the guide element. This cavity is preferably part of the locking device.

[0034] This provides a positive connection that prevents the magnetic connection from being accidentally released. This arrangement has the advantage of providing no grip when the guide module is pulled downwards out of the base module in the direction of gravity. This means that the force required to pull the guide module out of the base module after attaching the mounting module to a support element is essentially only the force required to release the magnetic connection.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the base module comprises a locking device with a cavity, wherein the cavity has an opening and a rear wall opposite the opening, as well as a longitudinal axis extending from the rear wall to the opening. A magnetizable or magnetic element with a pole face oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cavity is provided outside or inside the cavity. This allows the magnetic or magnetizable element of the guide module to approach the magnetizable or magnetic element of the base module parallel or along the longitudinal axis of the cavity to establish a magnetic connection.

[0036] The cavity of the locking device serves to accommodate at least a section of the guide element. When the section of the guide element is located in the cavity, the movement of the guide element is limited in four lateral directions and in the direction of the cavity. Movement out of the cavity is still possible. The magnetic connection between the guide element and the base element, using the magnetizable or magnetic elements, ensures that the guide element cannot accidentally slide out of the cavity. The interaction between the magnetic connection and the positive connection allows the base element to be securely held to the guide element in all directions of movement.

[0037] It is further advantageous that the guide element has a plate-shaped or a rod-shaped base body.

[0038] For example, the plate-shaped or rod-shaped guide element has a front section that is beveled, in particular tapered, and the locking device of the base module has a cavity, wherein the cavity is designed to positively accommodate at least the foremost part of the front section of the guide element. Because at least the foremost part of the front section of the guide element positively engages in the cavity of the locking device of the base module, the magnetic connection is prevented from accidentally becoming detached.

[0039] In this embodiment, the base module acts like a protective cover that is pulled over the front section of the guide element.

[0040] If a guide element with a round cross-section is used, an anti-twist device can be additionally provided between the base module and the guide module with respect to rotation around the longitudinal axis of the guide element. This requires that the cross-section of the cavity of the base module is designed to complement the cross-section of the guide element.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the base module has an insertion aid. Particularly when the fastening module is to be removed again at the remote location, it can be difficult to connect the guide module to the base module due to the great distance between the installation location and the person who wants to remove the fastening module. An insertion aid that aligns the guide element with respect to the locking device can provide a solution. For example, the base module can have a base plate that interacts with a plate-shaped guide element. If the guide element is rod-shaped, the locking device of the base module can have, for example, a funnel-shaped opening or curved side surfaces.In order to easily attach an object to a desired support element using the fastening system, it is provided that the fastening module comprises a fastening element suitable for attachment to a support element and the fastening module or the base module comprises at least one holding element. The fastening element can, for example, be a hook or an element of a magnetic connection and serves in particular to establish a fixed, preferably detachable connection between the fastening module and the support element to which the object is attached. Suitable support elements include, for example, building parts such as gutters, flagpoles or trees. The at least one holding element on the fastening module or base module serves, as already stated above, to hold the object, for example a lamp, to the fastening module.

[0042] In both cases, the at least one holding element can be, for example, a hook or an eyelet.

[0043] The hooks or eyelets can be used to firmly attach objects to the base module or fastening module, and then to attach the object to a support element using the fastening element. The hooks or eyelets can also be used to guide cords or ropes, allowing objects attached to the ropes or cords to be brought to the fastening module even when the fastening module is already secured in its intended position on the support element.

[0044] Once the fastening module is in the desired position, it may rotate in an undesirable manner. To allow for readjustment if necessary, it is advantageous to provide at least one mechanical control element that allows the fastening module to be rotated. The at least one mechanical control element can be provided in the base module or in the fastening module. For example, an eyelet or opening can be provided in one of the two modules, through which a cable is guided, which the user can operate remotely from the modules.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, a receiving means is provided in the guide element, for example in the form of a notch or slot, in order to subsequently bring additional aids to a fastening module or base module fastened to a carrier element if necessary. In the case in which the base element and the fastening module are detachably connected to one another, it is advantageous for the base element to have an adapter, in particular a multifunctional adapter, for receiving differently shaped fastening modules. The adapter is firmly connected to the base element. It can be formed integrally with the base element or firmly, in the sense of being immovably connected to the base element. This allows the fastening system to be used flexibly and is suitable for a wide variety of applications.

[0046] Furthermore, it is advantageous that the fastening module comprises an intermediate element. The intermediate element is designed to establish a fixed connection with the base element, in particular with an adapter of a base element. This allows various fastening elements and retaining elements to be flexibly attached to a base module.

[0047] It is understood that in all the described embodiments, the force necessary to release the magnetic connection is less than the force that leads to the breakage of the fastening module and / or the deformation of the support element to which the fastening module is attached.

[0048] Short description of the drawings:

[0049] Preferred embodiments are explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0050] Fig. 1 shows a fastening system according to a first embodiment,

[0051] Fig. 2 a guide module of the first embodiment,

[0052] Fig. 3 a basic module of the first embodiment,

[0053] Fig. 4 the guide module and the base module in connected state,

[0054] Fig. 5 a fastening module of the first embodiment,

[0055] Fig. 6 the fastening module shown in Fig. 5 together with the base module,

[0056] Fig. 7 shows a first alternative embodiment of a fastening module, Fig. 8 shows a second alternative embodiment of a fastening module,

[0057] Fig. 9 shows a third alternative embodiment of a fastening module,

[0058] Fig. 10 shows an application example for the fastening module shown in Fig. 7,

[0059] Fig. 11 shows a fastening system according to a second embodiment,

[0060] Fig. 12 shows a fastening system according to a third embodiment,

[0061] Fig. 13 the guide module shown in Fig. 12 in a side view,

[0062] Fig. 14 an alternative embodiment of the guide module in a side view,

[0063] Fig. 15 a cross-section through the guide module shown in Fig. 14,

[0064] Fig. 16 the base element in a side view,

[0065] Fig. 17 the base element in a cross section,

[0066] Fig. 18 a first fastening module of the third embodiment,

[0067] Fig. 19 a part of the fastening system with the first fastening module of the third embodiment in a disassembled view,

[0068] Fig. 20 shows the embodiment shown in Fig. 19 in the assembled state,

[0069] Fig. 21 a second fastening module of the third embodiment in a front view,

[0070] Fig. 22 the fastening module shown in Fig. 21 in a side view,

[0071] Fig. 23 the fastening module shown in Figs. 21 and 22 in the assembled state,

[0072] Fig. 24 a third fastening module together with an intermediate element,

[0073] Fig. 25 the fastening module shown in Fig. 24 in the assembled state,

[0074] REVISED SHEET (RULE 91) ISA / EP Fig. 26 a fourth fastening module together with an intermediate element,

[0075] Fig. 27 the fastening module shown in Fig. 26 in the assembled state,

[0076] Fig. 28 the intermediate element in a side view,

[0077] Fig. 29 the intermediate element shown in Fig. 28 in a view from above,

[0078] Fig. 30 a first application of the fastening system and

[0079] Fig. 31 a second application of the fastening system.

[0080] Ways of implementing the invention and industrial applicability:

[0081] Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of a fastening system 10 with an assembly aid 12 and a fastening module 14. The assembly aid 12 comprises a guide module 16 and a base module 18. Furthermore, a rod in the form of a telescopic rod 20 is provided.

[0082] The guide module 16 is shown in detail in Fig. 2. The guide module 16 comprises a plate-shaped guide element 22 and a connector 24 suitable for receiving the telescopic rod 20. The telescopic rod 20 can be connected to the connector 24 using known means. For example, the telescopic rod 20 can be screwed into the connector 24, snapped into it, or clamped thereto.

[0083] The guide element 22 has an axially symmetrical basic shape and comprises a front section 26 and a rear section 28. The connection 24 for the telescopic rod 20 is provided on the rear section 28. The front section 26 of the guide element 22 is tapered with a tip 27. The tip 27 has an angle of approximately 90°. In the region of the front section 26 of the guide element 22 there is an outwardly open slot 30 and a magnetic element 32 in the form of a ferromagnetic metal plate, which is attached to the guide element 22 and extends perpendicular to the guide element 22.

[0084] The guide element 22 consists of a non-magnetizable material, in particular plastic.

[0085] REVISED SHEET (RULE 91) ISA / EP The tip 27, the magnetic element 32 and the terminal 24 are located on a common longitudinal axis through the guide element 22. The slot 30 is aligned parallel to this axis.

[0086] Fig. 3 shows the base module 18. The base module 18 has a base plate 34, which is square here and serves as an insertion aid, and a locking device 36. The locking device 36 comprises two side walls 38a and 38b, which extend perpendicularly away from the base plate 34 on adjacent sides of the base plate 34. Along the side walls 38a and 38b there is a circumferential strip 40, which is attached to the side walls 38a and 38b at a predetermined distance Y from the base plate 34 and thus forms a hollow space between the strip 40 and the base plate 34.

[0087] The base plate 34, the two side walls 38a and 38b and the strip 40 are made of a non-magnetizable material, in particular plastic.

[0088] As can be seen particularly in Fig. 1, the distance Y between the strip 40 and the base plate 34 approximately corresponds to the thickness of the guide element 22, with the distance Y between the strip 40 and the base plate 34 being slightly larger to allow for the guide element 22 to be inserted into the cavity of the base module 28 with some clearance. The corner-extending strip 40 is chamfered at the side opposite the side walls 38a, 38b. The resulting chamfered section 42 of the strip 40 is provided with a magnetizable metal plate 44. The beveled section 42 corresponds in its width and height to the front side of the magnetic element 32 of the guide module 16, wherein the beveled section 42 of the strip 40 is slightly larger than the front side of the magnetic element 32 of the guide module 16, so that the magnetic element 32 lies flat against the beveled section 42 of the strip 40.

[0089] The magnetic element 32 and the magnetizable plate 44 are coordinated to form a magnetic connection. It is crucial that a detachable magnetic connection exists between the guide module 16 and the base module 18, so that, alternatively, a magnetizable element can be provided on the guide module instead of the magnetic element 32, and a magnetic plate made of a ferromagnetic material can be provided on the base module instead of the magnetizable plate.

[0090] The magnetic element 32 of the guide module 16 is positioned at a distance X from the tip 27, which is slightly less than the distance between the magnetizable plate 44 and the corner 43 formed by the two wall sections 38a and 38b. This ensures that the magnetic element 32 rests against the magnetizable plate.

[0091] In Fig. 4, the guide module 16 and the base module 18 are shown in a connected state. The front section 26 of the guide module 16 is inserted into the base module 18 by the guide element 22 engaging the gap or cavity between the strip 40 and the base plate 34. In detail, side sections 45 of the front section 26 of the guide element 22 are pushed into the gap or cavity between the strip 40 and the base plate 34. This forms a positive connection between the guide module 16 and the base module 18. Since the position of the magnetic element 32 and the magnetizable plate 44 is selected such that the magnetic element 32 of the guide module 16 abuts the magnetizable plate 44 of the base module 18 when the guide element 22 is located in the space between the base module 18, a magnetic connection is also formed in addition to the positive connection.The direction of movement for forming a positive connection between the base module 18 and the guide element 22 is here parallel to the magnetic force acting between the magnetic element 32 and the magnetizable plate 44.

[0092] Fig. 5 shows the fastening module 14. The fastening module 14 has a first fastening element 46 in the form of a hook. Furthermore, the fastening module 14 comprises a connecting element 48, which can be fastened to the side wall 38b of the base module 18. Furthermore, an arm 50 is provided below the hook, pointing away from the connecting element 48, on which two annular holding elements 52 in the form of eyelets 53a, 53b are located. The eyelets 53a, 53b can, for example, assume the function of a control element.

[0093] In Fig. 6, the fastening module 14 shown in Fig. 5 is shown together with the base module 18 attached thereto.

[0094] To use the fastening system 10, the telescopic rod 20 is first inserted into the connection 24 and firmly connected thereto. Independently of this, the fastening module 14 and the base module 18 are firmly connected to one another at the connecting element 48 of the fastening module 14 and the side wall 38b of the base module 18. The two modules can either be glued, clipped, or screwed together. In an embodiment not shown, the fastening module and the base module can also be formed as a single piece. An object that is to be raised to a specific height can be attached to the eyelets 53a, 53b. For example, a rope 60a can be pulled through one of the two eyelets 53a, 53b.

[0095] The cable 60a can, for example, be part of a sun sail that is to be attached at a specific height. Since two eyelets 53a, 53b are provided in this embodiment, an additional cable 60b can be carried in the other eyelet 53b to either facilitate installation or additionally secure the sun sail.

[0096] The base module 18 is then pushed onto the guide element 16, with the guide element 22 forming a positive connection by means of the locking device 36 and a magnetic connection by means of the magnetic elements 32, 44. This ensures a stable and rotationally secure connection between the base module 18 and the guide module 16.

[0097] The fastening module 14 can now be attached to the desired location on an object or support element using the telescopic rod 20, for example, to a suitable projection on a house wall. Once the fastening module 14 is securely attached to the corresponding support element, the guide module 16 can be pulled out of the base module 18 again by pulling the guide element 22 out of the locking device 36. The prerequisite for this is that the force required to pull the guide module 16 out of the base module 18 is less than the stability limit of the fastening module 14 or base module 16. Furthermore, it must be ensured that the force required to pull the guide module 16 out of the base module 18 is so low that the fastening module 14 does not cause any deformation or damage to the support element.

[0098] Since the base module 16, as can be seen in Fig.4, rests in a hood-like manner on the front section 26 of the guide element 22, essentially only the force required to release the magnetic connection is necessary to release the guide module 16 from the base module 18.

[0099] Once the fastening module 14 is attached to the desired support element, awnings, for example, which are connected to the cables 60, can be pulled up so that the awnings can be held in the desired location by means of the fastening module 14. To remove the fastening modules 14 from the support elements, the guide module 16, which is provided with a telescopic rod 20, is inserted into the base module 18. As soon as a firm magnetic connection exists between the base module 18 and the guide module 16, the fastening module 14 can be removed from the support element again. The cables 60a, 60b can serve as a guide aid for the guide module 16 in order to connect the guide element 22 of the guide module 16 to the locking device 36 of the base module 18.

[0100] Fig. 7 shows an alternative embodiment of a fastening module 114. The fastening element 146, which is suitable for fastening the fastening module 114 to a support element, in this case consists of a magnetic element. The holding element 152, to which an object to be fastened can be attached, is designed as a hook. For example, a lantern 153 or the like can be attached to the hook (see Fig. 10). The magnetic element and the hook can be firmly connected to the base module 18 via an L-shaped holding structure 148.

[0101] The assembly or disassembly of an object with the aid of this fastening module 114 is carried out in the same way as described in connection with the fastening module 14 shown in Fig. 5.

[0102] Fig. 8 shows an embodiment of a fastening module 214 with a hook as fastening element 246 and with a hook as holding element 252. The fastening element 246 and the holding element 252 are fastened to the end faces of a holding plate 248, wherein the holding plate 248 in turn can be firmly connected to the side wall 38b of the base module 18.

[0103] Fig. 9 shows an embodiment of a fastening module 314 in which both the fastening element 346 and the holding element 352 are designed as eyelets. The fastening element 346 and the holding element 352 can be firmly connected to the base module 18 via an L-shaped holding structure 348.

[0104] Particularly when removing the fastening modules 14; 114; 214; 314 from support elements, it can be difficult to get the fastening module 14; 114; 214; 314 out of its position. Additional tools may be necessary for this. It may also be desired to subsequently attach something to the fastening module 14; 114; 214; 314 that is already attached to a support element. In order to subsequently attach tools 54 to the fastening module 14; 114; 214; 314 that is already attached to a support element, the slot 30 is provided in the guide module 16. The slot 30 acts as a receiving means with the help of which additional tools 54, for example additional ropes and hooks, can be anchored to the guide module 16, which can then in turn be connected to the fastening module 14; 114; 214; 314 that is attached to a support element.

[0105] 314 or interact with the corresponding base module 18.

[0106] In a non-illustrated embodiment of the base module, the locking device can have a pocket in the angled area for the front section of the front part, with the sides of the guide element then abutting against the strips. In this embodiment, the strips are connected to the base plate.

[0107] Fig. 11 shows a second embodiment of a fastening system 410 with a mounting aid 412 and a fastening module 414. The mounting aid 412 comprises a guide module 416 and a base module 418. Although not shown, the guide module 416 can be connected to a rod, in particular a telescopic rod.

[0108] In this embodiment, the guide element 422 is rod-shaped with two opposite ends, with a connection 440 for a rod, in particular a telescopic rod, being provided at one end and a magnetic element 432 being attached to the other end. The guide element 422 tapers conically toward the magnetic element 432. In cross-section, the guide element 442 is round.

[0109] The magnetic element 432 is located on the front side of the guide element 422 and can be round or square.

[0110] The base module 418 is tubular with two opposing tube end sections, one of which is closed, forming a cavity 442 extending in the longitudinal direction of the base module 418 inside the base module 418, which cavity is part of a locking device 436. The cavity 442 has a round cross-section. The contour of the cavity 442 is adapted to the outer contour of the guide element 422, so that there is a slight clearance between the guide element 422 and the cavity 442.

[0111] At the open end of the base module 418 there is a funnel-shaped extension 444, which serves as an insertion aid for the guide element 422.

[0112] Located on the rear wall of the cavity 442 is a magnetizable insert 446, in particular a magnetizable metal insert, which interacts with the magnetic element 432 of the guide element 422 to form a magnetic connection. The magnetizable insert 446 is designed to complement the magnetic element 432, although this is not absolutely necessary. On the outside of the base module 418, the base module 418 has a fastening surface 448 to which the fastening module 414 can be fastened. The fastening module 414 corresponds in structure to the fastening module 214 shown in Fig. 7. Although not shown, other fastening modules can also be attached to the base module 418.

[0113] To connect the guide module 416 to the base module 418, the rod-shaped guide element 422 is inserted into the cavity 442 of the base module 418, creating a positive connection. Furthermore, the magnetic element 432 attached to the guide element 422 forms a magnetic connection with the metal insert inside the base module.

[0114] The direction of movement for forming a positive connection between the base module 418 and the guide element 422 is here parallel to the magnetic force acting between the magnetic element 432 and the magnetic insert 446.

[0115] It is understood that the polarity of the magnetic elements is chosen so that they attract each other to form a connection.

[0116] The functionality of the fastening system 410 shown in Fig. 11 is thus analogous to the fastening systems shown in Figs. 1 to 10.

[0117] In the illustrated embodiment, the cross-section through the guide element 422 is round. In an embodiment not shown, the cross-section through the guide element is oval or square, which can provide additional anti-twist protection between the guide module and the base module. It is understood that in this case, the cross-section of the cavity is complementary.

[0118] Fig. 12 shows a third embodiment of a fastening system 510. It is a multifunctional fastening system with which various fastening modules 514a, 514b, 514c, and 514d can be used.

[0119] The fastening system comprises in detail a guide module 516 with a guide element 522 and a guide rod 520, a base module 518, and at least one fastening module, of which four different fastening modules 514a, 514b, 514c, and 514d are shown as examples. It is understood that other types of fastening modules can also be connected to the base module 518. The fastening modules 514a, 514b, 514c, and 514d, which are shown in detail below, can be individually and each firmly yet removably attached to the base module 518.

[0120] Figure 13 shows the guide element 522 shown in Figure 12. The guide element 522 has a rod- or tubular-shaped, slightly conical base body 521 with a tip that has a flat upper surface at its upper section. A plate-shaped magnetic element 532 is located on the flat upper surface of the conical base body 521.

[0121] On the outside of the base body 521, a part 523 of a connecting device is provided, which interacts with a counterpart (not shown) on the guide rod 510. For example, the connecting device of the guide element 522 can comprise a screw that engages directly into the guide rod 520 through an opening in the guide element.

[0122] Furthermore, an outer rib 525 extending in the longitudinal direction of the base body is located on the outside of the base body 521. The outer rib 535 can serve as a rotation lock for the base module 518. Finally, a plurality of elevations 526 are provided on the outside of the base body 521.

[0123] The base body 521 of the guide element 522 is hollow to accommodate the guide rod 520, which in an embodiment not shown is designed as a telescopic rod. Additionally, a thread is provided inside the guide element 522 to form a screw connection with the guide rod 520.

[0124] The upper portion of the guide rod can be inserted into the cavity of the guide element 522 and then screwed in. In addition, the guide rod 520 can be firmly connected to the guide element 522 by means of the connecting device.

[0125] Additionally or alternatively, the guide element 522 and the guide rod 520 can be connected to each other by means of a snap-in connection.

[0126] Figs. 14 and 15 show a modification of the guide element 522'. The basic shape of the guide element corresponds to that of Fig. 13. As can be seen particularly in Fig. 14, the magnetic element 532 is located inside the guide element 522'. In this embodiment of the guide element 522', the cavity formed inside the base body 521 has, in the region of the magnetic element 532, a constriction with a plurality of spaced-apart ribs 527 that extend in the longitudinal direction. The constriction with the ribs can be part of a plug-in connection with a guide rod.

[0127] Here, too, an additional connection can be provided by means of a screw which passes through an opening in the guide element 522' and engages in the guide rod 520.

[0128] The base module 518 is shown in detail in Figs. 16 and 17. The base module 518 comprises an upper section 531 and a lower section 533. The upper section 531 is capsule-shaped with side walls and a top surface and forms a cavity 541, which is part of the locking device 536.

[0129] The inner diameter of the upper section of the base module 512 is adapted to the outer diameter of the upper section of the guide element 522, 522', so that the upper section 531 of the guide element 522, 522' is at least partially received in a form-fitting manner in the upper section 531 of the base module 512.

[0130] The lower section 533 adjoins the upper section 533 and forms an apron-like extension of the upper section 533. The lower section 533 has curved side walls and is semicircular in cross-section. It acts as an insertion aid. A row of teeth 535 is located on the exposed underside of the upper section 531. The row of teeth 535 can interact with the outer rib 525 of the guide element 522 to establish a rotationally secure connection between the base module 518 and the guide element 522, 522'.

[0131] In the area of ​​the upper section 531, an adapter 537 is located on the outside of the base module 518. The adapter 537 is firmly connected to the base module 518.

[0132] A magnetic element 544 is located in the upper region of the upper section 531 of the base module 518. As can be seen, for example, in Fig. 24, the adapter 531 has a profiling, in particular grooves or guide channels 539 for receiving fastening modules 514a, 514b, 514c and 514d.

[0133] Fig. 18 shows the fastening module 514a shown in Fig. 12 in a perspective view. The fastening module 514a comprises a first partially circular hook element, which serves as the fastening element 546a, and an eyelet that functions as a holding element 552a. The hook element has a row of prongs 543a on its inner side, for example, to securely engage a tree branch. This fastening module 514a is suitable, for example, for attaching objects to a tree branch.

[0134] The eyelet and the partially circular hook element are connected to each other by means of a flat intermediate piece 545a. The intermediate piece 545a has a profile, in particular elevations 547a, which interact with the profile, in particular the grooves or guide channels 539, of the adapter 537, so that the intermediate piece 545a can be firmly connected to the adapter 537.

[0135] Fig. 19 shows the fastening system 510 with the fastening module 514a in a disassembled state, and Fig. 20 shows it in an assembled state. The fastening module 514a, the base module 518, and the guide element 522 can be connected to one another to form a fixed component. For this purpose, the guide element 522 is inserted into the base module 518, so that a positive connection is created between the guide element 522 and the base module 518. In this process, the magnetic element 544 of the base module 518 and the magnetic element 532 of the guide element 522 are moved towards one another, so that a magnetic connection is created between the magnetic element 544 of the base module 518 and the magnetic element 532 of the guide element 522. It is understood that the magnetic polarity of the magnetic element 544 of the base module 518 and the magnetic element 532 of the guide element 522 are selected such that they attract each other.The magnetic connection ensures that the guide element 522 is not accidentally separated from the base module 518. The positive connection prevents the magnetic connection from becoming loose when forces act unilaterally or differently on the guide element 522 or the base module 518.

[0136] The row of teeth 535 of the base module 518 interacts with the outer rib 525 of the guide element 522, so that the connection between the base module 518 and the guide element 522 is rotationally secure.

[0137] Before or after, the fastening module 514a is connected to the adapter 537 of the base module 518 by means of the intermediate piece 545a.

[0138] Figs. 21 and 22 show an embodiment of the fastening system 510 with the fastening module 514b. The fastening module 514b comprises a loop, which serves as the fastening element 546b, and an almost closed eyelet, which functions as a holding element 552b. The fastening element 546b and the holding element 552b are connected to one another by means of a bent wire section, which forms an intermediate piece 545b. The shape of the wire is designed such that the intermediate piece 545b can be accommodated in the profile of the adapter 518. Similar to the fastening module 514a, this fastening module 514b is suitable, among other things, for fastening to a branch of a tree. Furthermore, it can of course also be used to attach the fastening module 514b to a pole.

[0139] Figure 23 shows the fastening module 514b of Figures 21 and 22 in the assembled state, ie in a state in which the guide element 522 is connected to the base module 518 and the fastening module 514b is connected to the adapter 537 of the base module 518.

[0140] The fastening module 514c shown in Fig. 24 comprises, in addition to the fastening element 546c and the holding element 552c, an intermediate element 580. The intermediate element 580 is part of the fastening module 514c.

[0141] In detail, the fastening module 514c comprises a magnetic element serving as the fastening element 546c and a hook serving as the holding element 552c. The fastening element 546c and the holding element 552c are detachably connected to each other so that they can be connected to the intermediate element 580. The magnetic element can be attached, for example, to a remote metal strip.

[0142] Figure 25 shows the fastening system with the fastening module 514c in the assembled state. In this state, the guide element 522 is connected to the base module 518, and the intermediate element 580 is connected to the attached fastening element 546c and the holding element 552c is connected to the adapter 537 of the base module 518.

[0143] In Figure 26, the fastening module 546d is shown together with the intermediate element 580.

[0144] The fastening module 514d includes an eyelet, which serves as the fastening element 546d, and another eyelet, which forms the holding element 552d of the fastening module 514d. The fastening element 546d and the holding element 552d are detachably connected to each other so that they can be connected to the intermediate element 580. This fastening module 514d can be used, for example, to attach objects to a remotely mounted hook.

[0145] Analogous to Fig. 25, Fig. 27 shows the fastening module 514d in the assembled state.

[0146] The intermediate element 580 is shown in detail in Figs. 28 and 29. The intermediate element 580 has two legs 582, 584, which are arranged at right angles to each other, so that the intermediate element 580 is L-shaped in side view. One leg 584 is provided with

[0147] REVISED SHEET (RULE 91) ISA / EP a receptacle 586 in the form of an opening. By means of this opening, a fastening element 546c, 546d and the corresponding holding element 552c, 552d can be attached to the intermediate element 580. The other leg 282 is provided on its outer side with a profile that interacts with the profile of the adapter 537 to establish a fixed, yet detachable, connection between the intermediate element 580 and the adapter 537.

[0148] Figures 30 and 31 show application examples for the fastening system 510.

[0149] In Fig. 30, the fastening system 510 is shown with the fastening module 514d, by means of which a movable object 590, here a lantern 590, can be fastened to an object such as a house 592 if there is a hook 594 on the object which is out of the reach of the user.

[0150] Fig. 31 shows the application of a fastening system with the fastening module 514d, in which a movable object, such as the lantern 590, can be attached to a branch 596 of a tree that is out of reach of a user.

[0151] In both cases, the lantern 590 is attached to the holding element 552a or 552d. Before or after this, the fastening system 510 is assembled by connecting the guide module 516, consisting of the guide element 522 and the guide rod 520, to the base module 518, and the base module 518, in turn, to the fastening module 514.

[0152] The user can then, with the aid of the guide rod 520, attach the fastening module 514a, 514d to the hook 594 of the house 592 or to the branch of the tree 596 using the fastening element 546a, 546d, respectively. Once the fastening module 514a, 514d is in the desired location, the guide module 516 can be pulled downward from the base module 518 using the force applied by the user, whereby the magnetic connection and the positive connection between the base module 518 and the guide module 516 are released. The base module 518 remains with the fastening module 514a, 514d at the desired location on the object, i.e., on the branch 596 of the tree or on the hook 594 of the house 592.

[0153] If the lantern is to be removed from the branch 596 of the tree or from the hook 594, the guide element 522 of the guide module 514 is guided to the base module 518 by means of the guide rod 520, so that a magnetic connection is created between the guide element 522 and the base module 518. The insertion aids provided on the base module 518 facilitate the insertion of the guide element 522 into the corresponding cavity of the

[0154] REVISED SHEET (RULE 91) ISA / EP base module 518. Once the base module 518 and the guide module 516 are firmly connected to each other, the user can remove the fastening module 514a, 514d from the hook 594 or the branch 596 of the tree and guide it down.

[0155] 5 The assembly and disassembly of movable objects on objects using the fastening systems shown is carried out in an analogous manner.

[0156] Fastening modules not shown also include combinations of the fastening elements shown with one or more of the holding elements shown.

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[0158] The invention also encompasses embodiments not shown, in which individual features of the illustrated embodiments have been omitted. Furthermore, embodiments that combine individual features of the illustrated embodiments are encompassed.

Claims

Patent claims: 1 . Fastening system comprising an assembly aid (12; 412) and a fastening module (14; 114; 214; 314; 414; 514a, 514b, 514c, 514d) with a fastening element (46; 146; 246; 346; 546a; 546b; 546c; 546d), wherein the assembly aid (12; 412) comprises a guide module (16; 416; 516) with a guide element (22; 422; 522) and a guide rod (20; 520) and a base module (18; 418; 518) with a locking device (36; 436; 536), wherein the base module (18; 418; 518) is connected to the fastening module (14; 114; 214; 314; 414; 514a, 514b, 514c, 514d), wherein at least one holding element (52; 152; 252; 352; 552a; 552b; 552c; 552d) is provided on the base module (18; 418; 518) or the fastening module (14; 114; 214; 314; 414; 514a, 514b, 514c, 514d), and wherein the base module (18; 418; 518) and the guide module (16; 416; 516) are detachably connected to one another by means of a magnetic connection.

2. Fastening system according to claim 1, characterized in that the guide module (16; 416; 516) and the base module (18; 418; 518) can additionally be connected to one another by means of a releasable positive connection, wherein the releasable positive connection is preferably formed by means of the locking device (36; 436) and the guide element (22; 422; 522).

3. Fastening system according to claim 2, characterized in that the attractive force present for forming the magnetic connection and the connection axis for forming a positive connection are aligned parallel.

4. Fastening system according to claim 3, characterized in that the guide module (16; 416; 516) comprises a first magnetic element (32; 432; 532) with a first surface and the base module (18; 418; 518) comprises a second element (44; 446; 544) which is magnetizable or magnetic and has a second surface, or that the base module (18; 418; 518) comprises a first magnetic element with a first surface and the guide module (16; 416; 516) comprises a second element which is magnetizable or magnetic and has a second surface, wherein the first surface and the second surface are parallel to one another and perpendicular to the connection axis between the base module (18; 418; 518) and the guide module (16; 416; 516) in a state in which the base module (18; 418; 518) and the guide module (16; 416; 516) are connected to one another. 418; 518) and guide module (16; 416; 516) are aligned.

5. Fastening system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base module (18; 418; 518) is connected to the guide module (16; 416; 516) in a hood-like manner. can be connected, wherein preferably the base module (18; 418; 518) has a cavity which is suitable for receiving at least a portion of the guide element.

6. Fastening system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base module (18; 418; 518) has a locking device (36; 436; 536) with a cavity, wherein the cavity has an opening and a rear wall opposite the opening, as well as a longitudinal axis which extends from the rear wall to the opening, wherein outside or inside the cavity a magnetizable or magnetic element (44; 446; 544) is provided with a pole face which is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cavity.

7. Fastening system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide element (22; 422; 522) has a plate-shaped or a rod-shaped base body.

8. Fastening system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base module (18; 418; 518) has an insertion aid.

9. Fastening system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening element (46; 146; 246, 346; 546a, 546b, 546c, 546d) comprises a hook, an eyelet (53a, 53b) or an element of a magnetic connection.

10. Fastening system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one holding element (52; 152; 252; 352; 552a, 552b, 552c, 552d) has a hook (53a, 53b) or an eyelet (53a, 53b). 1 1 . Fastening system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a mechanical control element is provided.

12. Fastening system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that receiving means are provided in the guide element (22).

13. Fastening system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base module (518) and the fastening module (514a, 514b, 514c, 514d) are detachably connected to one another.

14. Fastening system according to claim 13, characterized in that the base element has an adapter (537), in particular a multifunctional adapter for receiving differently shaped fastening modules (514a, 514b, 514c, 514d).

15. Fastening system according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the base element (18; 418) and the fastening module (14; 114; 214; 314; 414) are permanently connected to one another or are formed in one piece.

16. Fastening system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening module (514c; 514d) has an intermediate element (580).

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