Support system

Abstract

The invention relates to a holding system with at least one elongated holding rail and at least one functional element, wherein the holding rail has a fastening device for attachment to a wall and / or a ceiling, and wherein the functional element is magnetically attached or attachable to the holding rail.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a holding system with at least one elongated holding rail and at least one functional element, wherein the holding rail has a fastening device for attachment to a wall and / or a ceiling.

[0002] Functional elements, e.g. sound absorbers, are currently mostly screwed directly to a wall or ceiling, i.e. without a mounting rail.

[0003] The disadvantage is that the installation is relatively time-consuming. Furthermore, existing mounting systems are not variably applicable.

[0004] It is therefore an object of the invention to create a holding system which enables quick and / or variable assembly.

[0005] The solution to this problem is provided by the subject matter of the independent claim.

[0006] According to the invention, the holding system comprises at least or exactly one elongated holding rail and at least or exactly one functional element.

[0007] For example, several, e.g. two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten or more, retaining rails and / or functional elements can be provided.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting rails can be mounted vertically and / or horizontally.

[0009] The number of functional elements can, for example, correspond to the number of mounting rails. Alternatively, the number of functional elements can be greater than the number of mounting rails. For example, several functional elements, e.g., two, three, four, five or more, can be attached to or are attached to the same mounting rail.

[0010] The functional element can preferably be plate-shaped and / or panel-shaped.

[0011] The mounting rails and functional elements can be combined as desired as a kit. The number, size, and / or position of the mounting rails and / or functional elements can be adapted to the requirements and / or local conditions.

[0012] The functional elements can be identical in construction or differ from each other in dimensions and / or function.

[0013] The modular design of the components allows for variable assembly and / or multifunctional use.

[0014] Preferably, the retaining rail can be made of or consist of a plastic and / or metal material, e.g., aluminum or steel.

[0015] The functional element, on the other hand, can, for example, have or consist of a textile, glass and / or plastic material, such as polyester, e.g. thermoplastic polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

[0016] The functional element can, for example, have a length between 0.2 m and 3.0 m. For instance, the functional element can be between 0.5 m and 0.7 m (e.g., 0.6 m), between 1.0 m and 1.5 m (e.g., 1.25 m), or between 1.8 m and 2.0 m (e.g., 1.9 m). The width can be, for example, between 0.2 m and 0.5 m (e.g., 0.39 m). Preferably, all functional elements—even those with different lengths—have the same width.

[0017] The mounting rail has a fastening device for attachment to a wall and / or ceiling.

[0018] The mounting rail is therefore designed for or can be used for attachment to a wall and / or ceiling.

[0019] For example, the mounting device may have a recess, e.g., a screw hole, for a screw. The mounting rail can then be screwed to the wall and / or ceiling via this recess, e.g., using a screw.

[0020] The functional element is magnetically attached to the mounting rail or can be attached to it.

[0021] This allows for tool-free assembly or disassembly of the functional element on or from the mounting rail.

[0022] The functional element preferably comprises at least one or exactly one magnet. Preferably, the functional element comprises several magnets, e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten or more.

[0023] The magnet can preferably be permanently attached to the functional element. For example, the magnet can be glued to the functional element. Alternatively or additionally, the functional element can have a milled recess for the magnet.

[0024] A magnet such as one from Fidlock® can be used.

[0025] By magnetically attaching the functional element to the mounting rail, simple, quick, cost-effective and / or safe installation is made possible.

[0026] Further developments of the invention can also be found in the dependent claims, the description and the accompanying drawings.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the functional element is designed as a sound absorber.

[0028] The sound absorber may preferably have or consist of a sound-insulating and / or room sound-absorbing material.

[0029] The mounting system allows at least one sound absorber to be attached to the wall and / or ceiling.

[0030] It was surprising that a sound absorber could be magnetically attached to a mounting rail.

[0031] The sound absorber can be available in several different sizes, for example three.

[0032] The magnet can be integrated into or attached to the back of the sound absorber.

[0033] According to another embodiment, the functional element is designed as a lighting device.

[0034] The colors of the lighting devices are essentially arbitrary. For example, lighting devices of different colors can be combined. The color of the light can also be changed, for example, by means of a control device.

[0035] The mounting system allows at least one lighting device to be attached to the wall and / or ceiling.

[0036] It was surprising that a lighting device could be magnetically attached to a mounting rail.

[0037] The lighting device can, for example, be available in several different sizes, e.g., three. Preferably, the size of the lighting device can be adapted to the size of the sound absorbers.

[0038] The magnet can be integrated into or attached to the back of the lighting device.

[0039] For example, at least one sound absorber and at least one lighting device can be arranged on a support rail.

[0040] According to another embodiment, the functional element has at least or exactly one flat surface.

[0041] For example, the lighting device can have a flat top. When mounted, this can be oriented parallel to the wall or ceiling.

[0042] According to another embodiment, the functional element is wing-shaped.

[0043] For example, the top surface can be curved, bent, angled and / or folded.

[0044] Preferably, the top surface has at least or exactly two differently inclined, e.g., flat, surfaces. Preferably, the top surface is axially symmetrical.

[0045] According to a further embodiment, a locking device is provided which is designed to allow the functional element to be released from the retaining rail in only one direction, e.g. upwards.

[0046] If the mounting system is installed on a wall, the functional element is preferably gravity-secured to the mounting rail. The functional element is released from the mounting rail by moving it upwards.

[0047] The locking device may, for example, have or consist of a guide element, e.g. a guide rail, and / or a milling, e.g. of the magnet used and / or the magnet holder used.

[0048] The magnetic holder is preferably arranged on the mounting rail and / or on the functional element.

[0049] For example, the magnetic holder can be essentially circular. As a safety device, the magnetic holder can be cut off, for example, as a secant and / or have a notch or tab. This automatically determines the mounting and dismounting direction.

[0050] According to another embodiment, the retaining rail has a base rail and at least one mounting rail that is attached or attachable to the base rail.

[0051] The retaining rail is designed in at least two parts.

[0052] The base rail can be attached to the wall and / or ceiling, for example.

[0053] The functional element is attached to the mounting rail.

[0054] For example, the base rail can be the same length or longer than the mounting rail.

[0055] This makes it possible, for example, to attach several mounting rails to the same base rail. This allows for a variable configuration.

[0056] The base rail and / or the mounting rail can, for example, have a length between 0.2 m and 3.0 m. For example, the base rail and / or the mounting rail can be between 0.5 m and 0.7 m, e.g., 0.6 m, between 1.0 m and 1.5 m, e.g., 1.25 m, or between 1.8 m and 2.0 m, e.g., 1.9 m.

[0057] The base rail and / or the mounting rail can, for example, be screwed together. For this purpose, the base rail and / or the mounting rail may have screw holes.

[0058] Preferably, several screw holes are provided, e.g., as a predefined group of holes. The desired screw holes can thus be selected according to requirements and / or local conditions.

[0059] It is preferable to have a certain tolerance or adjustment range when attaching the mounting rail to the base rail. This allows, for example, for compensation of unevenness in the wall and / or for achieving a precise alignment.

[0060] According to another embodiment, the base rail and / or the mounting rail has a U-shaped cross-section.

[0061] For example, the base rail and / or the mounting rail can be a bar extrusion profile.

[0062] Preferably, the cross-sectional area of ​​the base rail is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the mounting rail, or vice versa.

[0063] According to another embodiment, the base rail and the mounting rail are plugged into each other or pluggable together and / or screwed or screwable together.

[0064] For example, the base rail and the mounting rail can be plugged into each other in opposite directions.

[0065] According to another embodiment, the retaining rail incorporates electronics.

[0066] For example, the electronics may include a power cable, a power supply, a battery, an accumulator, a control device, lighting (e.g., at least one LED), and / or a ballast.

[0067] The technology can be integrated into the mounting rail, so to speak.

[0068] If the functional element is designed as a sound absorber, at least one LED strip and / or a light channel can be attached to the mounting rail. This allows the sound absorber to be indirectly illuminated from behind.

[0069] If the functional element is designed as a lighting device, the electronics required for the lighting device can, for example, be installed in the mounting rail.

[0070] All aspects, embodiments, and features of the invention described herein can be combined with one another, preferably also independently of the specific embodiment in which they are mentioned. Preferably, all subject matter of the dependent claims can be combined with each other and with the subject matter of the independent claim.

[0071] It is generally noted that terms like "ein" (a) and "eine" (a / an) do not necessarily mean "exactly one" or "exactly one," although this is also possible. The terms "ein" and "eine" can therefore be understood as "at least one" or "exactly one." The use of the singular preferably includes the possibility of the components being plural, and vice versa.

[0072] It is noted that "vorzugsweise" and "bevorzugt" can be translated as "preferably" in English. A feature introduced by "vorzugsweise" or "bevorzugt" is purely optional, can be omitted, and does not constitute a limitation, for example, of claims.

[0073] The invention is described below by way of example with reference to the drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a front perspective view of an embodiment of a sound absorber of a holding system according to the invention, Fig. 2 a rear perspective view of the sound absorber according to Fig. 1 , Fig. 3 a front view of the sound absorber according to Fig. 1 , Fig. 4 a top view of the sound absorber according to Fig. 1 Fig. 5 shows a front perspective view of an embodiment of a holding system according to the invention, Fig. 6 shows a rear perspective view of the holding system according to the invention. Fig. 5 , Fig. 7 a front exploded view of the holding system according to Fig. 5 , Fig. 8 a rear exploded view of the holding system according to Fig. 5 Fig. 9 front perspective views of various embodiments of the holding systems according to the invention, Fig. 10 rear perspective views of the holding systems according to Fig. 9 Fig. 11 shows a top view of an embodiment of a magnetic holder with an integrated locking device of a holding system according to the invention, Fig. 12 shows a top view of a further embodiment of a magnetic holder with an integrated locking device of a holding system according to the invention, and Fig. 13 shows a top view of a further embodiment of a magnetic holder with an integrated locking device of a holding system according to the invention.

[0074] It should first be noted that the illustrated embodiments are purely exemplary. Individual features can be implemented not only in the combination shown, but also individually or in other technically feasible combinations. For example, the features of one embodiment can be combined with features of another embodiment in any way. The number, length, width, shape, and / or position of the mounting rails and / or functional elements are essentially arbitrary. The illustrated sound absorbers can be replaced by lighting devices and vice versa.

[0075] If a figure contains a reference numeral that is not explained in the immediately associated descriptive text, reference is made to the corresponding preceding or subsequent explanations in the figure description. Thus, the same reference numerals are used for identical or comparable components in the figures and are not explained again.

[0076] Figs. 1 to 4 show different views of an embodiment of a functional element designed as a sound absorber 10.

[0077] The sound absorber 10 is wing-shaped. The two wings 12, 14 can be angled and / or designed as flat surfaces.

[0078] For example, the wings 12, 14 can each be angled by an angle between 10° and 70°, preferably between 20° and 30°.

[0079] In Figs. 5 to 8 One possible embodiment of a holding system is shown.

[0080] Two sound absorbers 10 are arranged on a mounting rail 16. A lighting device 18 is provided between the sound absorbers 10 as a functional element.

[0081] The lighting device 18 can be designed as a flat surface. Alternatively, the lighting device 18 can also be designed, for example, in the shape of a wing or assume any other desired form.

[0082] As seen in the exploded views in Figs. 7 and 8 As can be seen, the retaining rail 16 is made up of several parts.

[0083] The retaining rail 16 has a base rail 20 and one or more mounting rails 22.

[0084] The base rail 20 has a fastening device designed as screw recesses 24 for fastening to a wall and / or a ceiling.

[0085] The mounting rails 22 can be attached to the base rail 20 and screwed in place via screw holes 25. The multiple screw holes 25 arranged side by side allow for some play to compensate for tolerances.

[0086] Optionally, an intermediate piece 26 can be provided between two mounting rails 22.

[0087] An electronic component 28, e.g. a ballast, can be installed in the mounting rail 16.

[0088] The functional elements 10 and 18 can be attached to the mounting rail 16 using magnets 30. This allows for quick and easy assembly and disassembly.

[0089] In the Figs. 9 and 10 Various embodiments are shown.

[0090] The length of the retaining rails 16, e.g. the base rails 20 and / or the mounting rails 22, can be chosen as desired.

[0091] The size of functional elements 10 and 18 can also be varied as desired. Depending on the requirements and / or local conditions, larger and smaller functional elements 10 and 18 can be combined, for example.

[0092] Preferably, the retaining rails 16 are concealed by the functional elements 10, 18 in the assembled state.

[0093] The variability allows even high demands on design and / or aesthetics to be met.

[0094] On site, any number and / or any type of support system can be combined and / or mounted next to and / or on top of each other, for example.

[0095] Fig. 11 Figure 32 shows a magnetic holder 32 that is at least essentially circular in shape. The magnetic holder 32 is separated as a secant to serve as a locking device 34.

[0096] Alternatively or additionally, as in Fig. 12As shown, the mounting bracket 32 ​​has a notch as a locking device 34.

[0097] Instead of or in addition to a notch, as in Fig. 13 As shown, a tab is provided as a locking device 34.

[0098] The mounting and dismounting directions are automatically determined by the locking device 34.

[0099] Therefore, the functional element 10, 18 can only be detached from the retaining rail 16 in one direction. Reference symbol list

[0100] 10 Sound absorber, functional element 12 Wing 14 Wing 16 Mounting rail 18 Lighting device, functional element 20 Base rail 22 Mounting rail 24 Screw recess, fastening device 25 Screw hole 26 Spacer 28 Electronics, ballast 30 Magnet 32 ​​Magnet holder 34 Safety device

Claims

1. Holding system with at least one elongated holding rail (16) and at least one functional element (10, 18), wherein the holding rail (16) has a fastening device (24) for fastening to a wall and / or a ceiling, and wherein the functional element (10, 18) is magnetically attached or attachable to the holding rail (16).

2. Holding system according to claim 1, characterized by that the functional element is designed as a sound absorber (10).

3. Holding system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the functional element is designed as a lighting device (18).

4. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the functional element (10, 18) has at least or exactly one planar surface.

5. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the functional element (10, 18) is wing-shaped.

6. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a locking device (34) is provided which is designed to allow the functional element (10, 18) to be released from the retaining rail (16) in only one direction.

7. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the retaining rail (16) has a base rail (20) and at least one mounting rail (22) that is attached or attachable to the base rail (20).

8. Holding system according to claim 7, characterized by that the base rail (20) and / or the mounting rail (22) has a U-shaped cross-section.

9. Holding system according to claim 7 or 8, characterized by that the base rail (20) and the mounting rail (22) are inserted into each other and / or screwed together.

10. Holding system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by thatthe retaining rail (16) has electronics (28).

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