Hose holder

Abstract

The invention relates to a hose holder (1) with a support unit (3) that centrally receives a hose wound into a coiled body suspended on a hose support (30) in the operating state, and a retaining plate (2) that projects radially circumferentially with respect to a longitudinal axis at least at one end section of the support unit, the front section. A simple and cost-effective embodiment of the hose holder (1) is obtained by providing the support unit (3) with an integrally formed fixing element arrangement (3') adapted for the supported attachment of the hose holder (1) to an external tap fitting, in particular without tools (Fig. 2A).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a hose holder with a support unit centrally receiving a hose wound into a coiled body suspended on a hose support in the state of use and a retaining plate projecting radially circumferentially with respect to a longitudinal axis at least at one end section of the latter, the front section.

[0002] Such hose holders are known in various embodiments, as shown, for example, in DE 20 2008 010 633 U1, where a hose holder supporting a wound hose has a movable board with upper and lower half-shells to accommodate the hose wound into a coil. The half-shells consist of a support unit with the actual hose support and a radially outwardly projecting retaining plate arranged on their front side, which is spaced apart from the board. The entire hose holder with the board can be suspended on a wall, e.g., near an outdoor tap fitting, and the hose can be connected to the tap fitting's outlet via a hose coupling as usual.

[0003] German patent application DE 20 2016 106 612 U1 discloses, in connection with an irrigation system, a hose holder with an electrically driven reel for winding a water hose, which is arranged in a cassette that is attached to a building wall by means of screws. The cassette can also be designed to serve as an enclosure for the tap.

[0004] Other hose holders are shown by US 4 903 922 A, US 5 419 362 A, US 603 207 A, US 3 329 381 A, US 243 488 S, GB 123 222 A and US 2 111 8111 A.

[0005] DE 26 22 506 A1 discloses a one-piece hose holder made of plastic, which can be attached to a wall using screws. The hose holder has a support unit with an upwardly convex hose support in the use state. Radially outward projecting edge flanges are attached to the rear side of the hose support, facing the wall, and to the front side, facing away from the wall, as retaining plates. Keyhole-shaped holes are provided in the rear edge flange for hanging the hose holder on pre-installed screws, thus requiring corresponding installation work involving drilling into the wall.

[0006] Hose holders of this type are relatively complex, often consisting of several elements, and can require considerable installation work and mounting space. They can also be impractical in terms of user-friendliness and handling.

[0007] The present invention is based on the objective of providing a hose holder of the type mentioned at the outset, which is inexpensive to manufacture and easy to handle, and in particular easy to assemble.

[0008] This problem is solved according to the invention in a hose holder having the features of claim 1 and claim 12.

[0009] The hose holder according to claim 1 is provided in that the support unit is equipped with an integrally formed fixing element arrangement adapted for the supported attachment of the hose holder to an external tap fitting, particularly without tools. Alternatively, in connection with the preamble of claim 12, it is provided that the support leg and the retaining plate are provided with a fixing unit designed for securing it to an external tap fitting, wherein a recess for partially gripping a downwardly projecting tap branch is formed in the support leg and an insertion opening is provided in the retaining plate into which a tubular housing body of the tap fitting, projecting in the direction of a longitudinal axis, can be inserted.

[0010] The hose holder, designed in this way, requires no additional mounting parts or assembly work for installation. It can simply be attached to the existing external faucet fitting and is secured in place during installation, ensuring it remains firmly in position even when the hose is being wound and unwound. The adapted fixing mechanism provides stable support and stability to the faucet fitting. The hose holder can be advantageously manufactured cost-effectively as a single piece, for example, from plastic and / or metal, using molding or 3D printing.Advantageously, the integrated fixing mechanism can be adapted to a standard frost-proof outdoor tap with a horizontal, pipe-like connection body projecting outwards from an exterior wall, featuring a forward-projecting rotary handle and a downward-facing outlet for connecting a hose coupling. A functional aerator projecting from the top of the pipe-like connection body can also be advantageously integrated into the fixing mechanism. Since no mounting holes or separate mounting parts are required in the wall, the wall is not damaged when the hose holder is installed. This also means that wall insulation remains intact and is protected from the elements and penetrating moisture.

[0011] To adapt to common tap fittings, an advantageous design of the hose holder consists in the fact that the fixing means arrangement, with regard to the state of use, has a holding receptacle that is continuously open downwards in the direction of gravity along the longitudinal direction of the tap fitting, the opening width of which is adapted to the horizontal diameter of the tap fitting for placement on it in close contact.

[0012] To ensure good support against torques around a longitudinal axis running perpendicular to the wall, it is advantageously provided that the fixing means arrangement has downwardly projecting retaining tabs molded onto both longitudinal sides of the holding device.

[0013] For the purpose of fixing the hose holder, it is further advantageous that, in the holding receptacle, in the design according to claim 3, retaining ribs extending longitudinally and projecting inwards on both sides are formed on the retaining tabs.

[0014] The features that the retaining device, in particular in the form of the retaining tabs according to claim 3, is designed to exert a lateral clamping effect when placed on the tap fitting also contribute to a stable fixation of the hose holder.

[0015] Furthermore, the fact that the fixing agent arrangement is designed for attachment to a standard frost-proof tap fitting contributes to a reliable fixation.

[0016] A particularly advantageous design of the hose holder consists of a retaining bore in the upper part of the holder, adapted to a projection, especially a functional aerator, of the tap fitting, into which the projection engages precisely when in use. Such tap fittings are, for example, commercially available as frost-proof outdoor fittings or are frequently found on the exterior walls of modern buildings.

[0017] An advantageous embodiment of the hose holder consists in the hose support being convexly rounded upwards and extending symmetrically to a central longitudinal plane at an angle of at least 20° and at most 90°, particularly at least 30° and at most 90°, on both sides, and in the holder being integrally formed with the hose support and extending at most over the same angular range, or in the hose support extending horizontally to both sides at right angles to the longitudinal axis in the operating state and being rounded on both sides at its upper lateral edges. The upward convex curvature of the hose support ensures a kink-free support for the hose wound into a coil.

[0018] If it is further provided that a circumferentially radially projecting, wall-side limiting shield is also formed on the rear section of the hose support, which is located away from the front section, then a wall area adjacent to the hose holder is protected from moisture and, if necessary, contamination, and handling when removing and winding up the hose is also facilitated.

[0019] The hose holder offers additional advantages due to the integrated accessory storage arrangement on either side, or above or below, the holder itself. This arrangement allows for the space-saving and organized storage of items such as hose couplings and connectors.

[0020] For cost-effective training, it is advantageous that the hose holder is formed in one piece, especially from plastic and / or metal, which also facilitates the assembly and handling of the hose holder.

[0021] Insofar as the terms "above" and "below" as well as "horizontal" or "vertical" and related terms are used in this application, they refer to the direction of gravity, unless otherwise stated.

[0022] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments and the drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1A to 1A first embodiment of a hose holder in perspective view from oblique front top ( Fig. 1A ), in a side view from the left ( Fig. 1B ), in a side view from the right ( Fig. 1C ), in front view ( Fig. 1D ), in top view ( Fig. 1E ), in bottom view ( Fig. 1F ) and in a longitudinal section ( Fig. 1G ); Fig. 2A to 2A second embodiment of a hose holder in perspective view from an oblique front top ( Fig. 2A ), in a side view from the left ( Fig. 2B ), in a side view from the right ( Fig. 2C ), in front view ( Fig. 2D ), in top view ( Fig. 2E ), in bottom view ( Fig. 2F ) and in a longitudinal section view ( Fig. 2G ); Fig. 3A to 3A third embodiment of a hose holder in perspective view from an oblique front top view ( Fig. 3A ), in a side view from the left ( Fig. 3B ), in a side view from the right ( Fig. 3C ), in front view ( Fig. 3D ), in top view ( Fig. 3E ), in bottom view ( Fig. 3F ) and in a longitudinal section view ( Fig. 3G ); Fig. 4A to 4A fourth embodiment of a hose holder with an accessory mounting arrangement in a perspective view from an oblique front top ( Fig. 4A ), in a side view from the left ( Fig. 4B ), in a side view from the right ( Fig. 4C ), in front view ( Fig. 4D ), in top view ( Fig. 4E ), in bottom view ( Fig. 4F ) and in a longitudinal section view ( Fig. 4G ); Fig. 5A to 5A fifth embodiment of a hose holder with an accessory mounting arrangement in a perspective view from an oblique front top ( Fig. 5A ), in a side view from the left ( Fig. 5B ), in a side view from the right ( Fig. 5C ), in front view ( Fig. 5D ), in top view ( Fig. 5E ), in bottom view ( Fig. 5F ) and in a longitudinal section view ( Fig. 5G ); Fig. 6A to 6A sixth embodiment of a hose holder with an accessory mounting arrangement in a perspective view from an oblique front top ( Fig. 6A ), in a side view from the left ( Fig. 6B ), in a side view from the right ( Fig. 6C ), in front view ( Fig. 6D ), in top view ( Fig. 6E ), in bottom view ( Fig. 6F ) and in a longitudinal section view ( Fig. 6G ); Fig. 7A to 7A seventh embodiment of a holder in perspective view from oblique front top ( Fig. 7A ), in bottom view ( Fig. 7B ), in front view ( Fig. 7C ), in top view ( Fig. 7D ), in a side view from the left ( Fig. 7E ), in a side view from the right ( Fig. 7F ) and in a longitudinal section view ( Fig. 7G ); Fig. 8A to 8An eighth embodiment of a hose holder with an accessory mounting arrangement in a perspective view from an oblique front top ( Fig. 8A ), in bottom view ( Fig. 8B ), in front view ( Fig. 8C ), in top view ( Fig. 8D ), in a side view from the left ( Fig. 8E ), in a side view from the right ( Fig. 8F ) and in a longitudinal section view ( Fig. 8G ); Fig. 9A to 9A ninth embodiment of a hose holder with an accessory mounting arrangement in a perspective view from an oblique front top ( Fig. 9A ), in bottom view ( Fig. 9B ), in front view ( Fig. 9C ), in top view ( Fig. 9D ), in a side view from the left ( Fig. 9E ), in a side view from the right ( Fig. 9F ) and in a longitudinal section view ( Fig. 9G ); Fig. 10A to 10A tenth embodiment of a hose holder with an accessory mounting arrangement in a perspective view from an oblique front top ( Fig. 10A ), in bottom view ( Fig. 10B , in front view ( Fig. 10C ), in top view ( Fig. 10D ), in a side view from the left ( Fig. 10E ), in a side view from the right ( Fig. 10F ) and in a longitudinal section view ( Fig. 10G ) and Figs. 11A to 11H1 eleventh embodiment of a hose holder in perspective view from oblique rear top ( Fig. 11A ), in bottom view ( Fig. 11B ), in side view ( Fig. 11C ), in top view ( Fig. 11D ), in rear view ( Fig. 11E ), in front view ( Fig. 11F ), in a longitudinal section view ( Fig. 11 ) and in a longitudinal section when mounted on a tap fitting ( Fig. 11H ).

[0023] The figures show various embodiments of hose holders 1 with a support unit 3 for attaching the hose holder 1 to a tap fitting 6 projecting from a wall (see figure). Fig. 11H ) shown, wherein the support unit 3 is provided with a fixing means arrangement 3' which is designed for fixing to the tap fitting 6, in particular without tools.

[0024] At the in Fig. 1A bis 1G In the first embodiment of a hose holder 1 shown, the support unit 3, in its state of use, i.e., in its state fixed to the tap fitting 6, has a hose support 30 that is convexly curved upwards in its cross-section along a vertical plane parallel to the wall, which extends forwards from the wall about a longitudinal axis projecting in the normal direction to the wall plane and transitions in its front end section or front section into a retaining plate 2 that projects radially upwards or slightly laterally on its circumference, so that a hose (water hose or garden hose) wound onto the hose support 30 to form a coiled body is securely held on the hose support 30 and thus on the support unit 3.

[0025] The rounded hose support 30 of the support unit 3 extends, preferably mirror-symmetrically, over a certain angular range of, for example, at most 90°, up to 60° or 45° with respect to a vertical central longitudinal plane perpendicular to the wall plane, so that the hose wound onto the winding body rests essentially without kinks. The annular retaining plate 2 extends similarly, preferably over the same, angular range.

[0026] In the support unit 3, specifically in the central upper area of ​​the hose support 30, a retaining bore 31 is arranged as a fixing means. The diameter and shape of this bore are adapted to an upwardly projecting projection, such as a functional aerator 62, of the faucet fitting 6. In the operating state, the support unit 3 rests with its underside on a tubular connecting body 60, which generally projects at a right angle from the wall. The retaining bore 31 of the support unit 3 is arranged such that the projection or functional aerator 62 extends into it. Thus, the hose holder 1, preferably made of a single piece, e.g., plastic or metal, is fixedly attached to the faucet fitting 6, or can be attached to it, without the need for additional fastening means to attach the hose holder 1 to the wall, as shown in the various views of this embodiment of the hose holder 1 in the [references to be added]. Fig. 1A bis 1G As can be seen. In this embodiment, the fixing means arrangement 3' consists in particular of the retaining bore 31 in the hose support 30 in combination with the area of ​​the support unit 3 resting on the tap fitting 6.

[0027] In the Fig. 2A bis 2G In the second embodiment, shown in various views, retaining tabs 32 are integrally formed on the underside of the hose support 30 of the support unit 3 in the bearing area, unlike in the first embodiment. These tabs project downwards and are integrally formed in the bearing area. In the operating state, they overlap the tubular connecting body 60 on both sides and, for example, run parallel to each other or are inclined slightly downwards towards each other, so that they lie tightly against the connecting body 60 laterally. The support unit 3 rests with the underside of the hose support 30 on the upper side of the connecting body 60. The retaining tabs 32 are preferably spaced far enough apart that, in the operating state, they clamp onto the connecting body 60, and the hose holder 1 can be easily attached to the connecting body 60 by hand, with a projection or the functional aerator 62 engaging in the retaining bore 31.In addition to the anti-rotation feature provided by the retaining bore 31 on the projection on the top of the connector body 60, torque support against rotation of the hose holder 1 about a longitudinal axis of the connector body 60 is achieved by the retaining tabs 32, in particular when these are laterally attached to a branch or outlet 61 projecting downwards on the connector body 60 (see . Fig. 11H The retaining tabs 32 are positioned on the support unit 3 according to the position of the outlet 61 in the direction of the longitudinal axis and along their downward length, and are preferably integrally molded. For additional fixation to the connecting body 60, retaining ribs 33 running parallel to the longitudinal axis are formed on the opposing sides of the retaining tabs 32, by means of which the connecting body 60 is engaged in its lower circumferential region. With this design, the hose holder 1, with the bottom-open retaining receptacle 34 formed between the retaining tabs 32, can be fixed by simply placing it on the tap fitting 6 from above with slight manual pressure, creating a clamping effect.A rotating part projecting forward in the direction of the longitudinal axis for opening and closing the tap is easily accessible, especially if the extension of the hose holder 1 in the direction of the longitudinal axis does not project beyond the rotary handle or is radially set back sufficiently far in its area.

[0028] In the Fig. 3A bis 3G The third embodiment shown in various views differs from the embodiment according to the Fig. 2A bis 2G In the rear section, which is spaced apart from the front section towards the wall in the operating state, an additional circumferential limit plate 2' is attached to the hose support 30 of the support part 3, projecting radially outwards, in particular integrally molded. This limit plate protects the adjacent wall and also provides an advantage during winding and unwinding. Furthermore, the rear limit plate 2' also serves as a positioning aid when placing the hose holder 1 onto the tap fitting 6, with the hose holder 1 being placed, for example, parallel to the wall.

[0029] The Fig. 4A bis 4G show a fourth embodiment of a hose holder 1 according to the invention. In this embodiment, in contrast to the embodiment according to the Fig. 2A bis 2G On the outer side of the retaining tabs 32, facing away from the retaining receptacle 34, an accessory receiving arrangement 4 is formed, comprising, for example, a substantially horizontal bottom wall 40 and a receiving chamber 42 arranged above it, the upper side of which is bounded by the underside of the adjacent area of ​​the hose support 30. A slot-like, longitudinally extending recess 41 is provided in the bottom wall 40, which is, for example, slightly larger than the diameter of conventional hose couplings in the area of ​​the hose connection, so that these can be inserted into the receiving chamber 42 with a widened head section, the connecting part projecting downwards through the recess 41. The retaining tabs 32 project downwards beyond the underside of the bottom wall 40.

[0030] The in the Fig. 5A bis 5G The fifth embodiment shown is similar to the one in the Fig. 4A bis 4G The mounting bracket 34 is designed with an accessory mounting arrangement 4 on both outer sides. In contrast to the fourth embodiment, the retaining tabs 32 that delimit the mounting bracket 34 only extend to the underside of the base wall 40. The fixing means arrangement 3' on the support unit 3 is otherwise designed in accordance with the second to fourth embodiments.

[0031] In the Fig. 6A bis 6G In the sixth embodiment shown, the hose holder 1 differs from the embodiment according to the Fig. 5A bis 5G additionally provided with a wall-side limit sign 2', as is also the case with the version according to the Fig. 3A bis 3G is available.

[0032] In the Fig. 7A bis 7G In the seventh embodiment shown, the support unit 3, in its operating state (i.e., when mounted on the tap fitting 6), is designed as a horizontal plate projecting at right angles to the wall and on both sides of an (imaginary) vertical central longitudinal plane, serving as a hose support 30. A retaining recess 34, bounded by two lateral retaining tabs 32, is formed on the underside of this plate, and a retaining plate 2, projecting upwards at right angles, is attached to its front section, particularly as an integral part of the plate. The hose support 30 has rounded lateral edges and a retaining bore 31 in its central area, adapted in size and position to a projection or functional aerator 62 of the water fitting 6, as shown in the Fig. 7B , 7D and 7G show.

[0033] The in the Fig. 8A bis 8G The eighth embodiment shown, like the seventh embodiment, also has a hose support 30 that is horizontal with respect to its operating state. In its lower region, a retaining receptacle 34, bounded by lateral retaining tabs 32, is formed for mounting on a tap fitting 6, and is in particular integrally molded. An accessory receptacle 4 is provided laterally to the retaining tabs 32, wherein, by way of example, a longitudinally extending recess 41 is arranged in one of the bottom walls.

[0034] Even in the one in the Fig. 9A bis 9G In the ninth embodiment of a hose holder 1 shown, the hose support 30 is designed horizontally with lateral roundings in its operating state, and an accessory mounting arrangement 4 is provided. The accessory mounting arrangement 4, located in the support unit 3, is situated in an area between the underside of the hose support 30 and a base wall 40. On the underside of the base wall 40, the fixing element arrangement 3' is formed with a retaining receptacle 34 for inserting the tubular connecting body 60 of the faucet fitting with lateral retaining tabs 32. A retaining bore 31 is provided in the base wall 40, the position and shape of which are adapted to a projection on the top of the connecting body 60, so that, here too, the hose holder 1 can be easily placed onto the faucet fitting 6 by hand without tools or other mounting hardware.

[0035] During the Fig. 10A bis 10G In the tenth embodiment of a hose holder 1 shown, the support unit 3 is also provided with a flat, horizontal hose support 30 with lateral rounded edges, and a retaining plate 2 is attached to the front section of the support unit 3, in particular integrally molded. In this embodiment, unlike the ninth embodiment, the fixing element arrangement with associated parts is integrally molded below the hose support 30 and provided with a retaining bore 31 whose position and shape correspond to a projection or functional aerator 62. An accessory mounting arrangement 4 is arranged below the hose support 30 and is bounded at the bottom by a base wall 40 spaced apart from the lower edge of the retaining tabs 32 and by two lateral wall sections that are integrally connected to the associated side edges of the hose support 30 and the base wall 40.In its operational state, the accessory mounting arrangement 4 is therefore largely located below and to the side of the tap fitting 6.

[0036] In the Fig. 11 A bis 11H A simplified form of a hose holder 1, differing significantly from the aforementioned embodiments, is shown. This holder can be attached to a tap fitting 6 in a similar manner to the hose holders 1 described above. In this embodiment, the fixing device assembly comprises a fixing unit 35 with a support leg 350 extending under a tubular connecting body 60 of the tap fitting 6. An upwardly projecting leg, forming a retaining plate 2, is integrally attached to this support leg. The retaining plate 2, which is narrow (e.g., no more than 8 cm or 5 cm wide), is provided with a correspondingly large insertion opening 351. It can be inserted over the handle in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the tubular connecting body 60, with the support leg 350 extending towards the wall below the connecting body 60.In the free edge area of ​​the support leg 350, which points towards the wall (in the state of use), a recess 352 open towards the wall is provided with two lateral legs which, in the installed state, precisely laterally encompass a downwardly projecting connection spout or outlet 61 of a correspondingly designed (commercially available) tap fitting 6, as shown. Fig. 11HThis shows that the hose holder 1 cannot rotate about the longitudinal axis of the connection body 60. In the axial direction, the retaining plate 2, with its outer side facing away from the wall, rests against a molded shoulder of the tap fitting 6 in the upper area of ​​the insertion opening 351 and is thus also fixed against axial displacement. A hose wound into a coil can be placed on the top of the connection body 60 of the tap fitting 6 and is secured against slipping forward by the retaining plate 2. Such a tap fitting 6 is known, for example, as a commercially available frost-proof outdoor tap. The hose holder 1 designed in this way is extremely simple and inexpensive to manufacture, especially from metal and / or plastic.

Claims

1. Hose holder (1) with a support unit (3) centrally receiving a hose wound into a coiled body suspended on a hose support (30) in the state of use and a retaining plate (2) projecting radially circumferentially with respect to a longitudinal axis at least at one end section of the front section thereof. characterized by that the support unit (3) is provided with an integrally formed fixing means arrangement (3') which is adapted for the supported attachment of the hose holder (1) to an external tap fitting, in particular without tools.

2. Hose holder (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that The fixing means arrangement (3') has, with respect to the state of use, a holding receptacle (34) that is continuously open downwards in the direction of gravity in the longitudinal direction of the tap fitting, the opening width of which is adapted to the horizontal diameter of the tap fitting for placement on it in close contact.

3. Hose holder (1) according to claim 2, characterized by that the fixing means arrangement (3') has downwardly projecting retaining tabs (32) molded onto both longitudinal sides of the holding receptacle (34).

4. Hose holder (1) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by that in the holding receptacle (34), in the design according to claim 3 on the retaining tabs (32), retaining ribs (33) projecting inwards on both sides and extending in the longitudinal direction are formed.

5. Hose holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the retaining device (34), in particular in the form of the retaining tabs (32) according to claim 3, is designed to exert a clamping effect in the state when placed on the tap fitting.

6. Hose holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the fixing agent arrangement (3') is designed for attachment to a commercially available frost-proof tap fitting.

7. Hose holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, in particular according to claim 6, characterized by that In the upper area of ​​the retaining device (32) a retaining bore (31) adapted to a projection, in particular aerator, of the tap fitting is provided, into which the projection engages precisely in the state of use.

8. Hose holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the hose support (30) is shaped in a convexly rounded shape upwards and extends symmetrically on both sides with respect to a central longitudinal plane with respect to a vertical central longitudinal plane over an angle of at least 20° and at most 90°, in particular at least 30° and at most 90°, and that the retaining plate (2) is molded onto the hose support (30) and extends at most over the angular range of the same or thatthe hose support (30) extends horizontally at right angles to the longitudinal axis with respect to the state of use and is rounded on both sides at its lateral upper edge areas.

9. Hose holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a circumferentially radially projecting limiting shield (2') is also formed on the rear section of the hose support (30), which is located away from the front section and is wall-side in the state of use.

10. Hose holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that an accessory mounting arrangement (4) is formed laterally, in particular on both sides, of the mounting receptacle (34) or below or above it.

11. Hose holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it is formed in one piece, especially from plastic and / or metal.

12. Hose holder (1) with a retaining plate (2) molded onto a support leg (350) in an end section, the front section, projecting upwards in the state of use, characterized by that The support leg (350) and the retaining plate (2) are provided with a fixing unit (35) designed for fixing to an external tap fitting, wherein a recess (352) for partially gripping a downwardly projecting fitting branch is formed in the support leg (350) and an insertion opening (351) is provided in the retaining plate (2) into which a tubular housing body of the tap fitting projecting in the direction of a longitudinal axis can be inserted.

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