Functional base for automated manufacturing machine

Abstract

Title: Functional Base for Automated Manufacturing Machine The invention relates to a fastening assembly (40) comprising a third attachment device (43) adapted to be fixed to a floor (56), a machine support frame (4) separate from the fastening assembly (40) and comprising a fourth attachment device (44) adapted to be secured with the third attachment device (43). The invention also relates to a functional base comprising the fastening assembly (40) and the machine support frame (4). Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: Functional base for automated manufacturing machine

[0001] The invention relates to a fastening assembly, a machine support frame and a functional base for an automated manufacturing machine comprising such a fastening assembly and such a machine support frame.

[0002] A functional base is known comprising a machine support frame suitable for carrying an automated manufacturing machine, in particular a screwing machine, a fluid dispensing machine, a marking machine, a crimping machine, a part pick-and-place machine, a cleaning machine, a heat treatment machine, a surface preparation machine or a welding machine, the machine support frame comprising a frame suitable for being fixed to the floor.

[0003] Such a functional base is stable but has the disadvantage of being difficult to move. Changing the position of the functional base on a production site is therefore a lengthy and costly process. Indeed, each change in the position of the functional base requires re-fixing it to the ground and re-leveling it, i.e., adjusting its horizontality.

[0004] The invention aims to eliminate all or part of these disadvantages.

[0005] The invention relates to a fastening assembly suitable for being fixed to a floor, the fastening assembly comprising: - a mounting bracket including an upper mounting area, - a third fastening device fixed to the upper fastening area, the third fastening device being able to be secured with a fourth fastening device fixed to a lower fastening area of ​​a machine support frame separate from the fastening support, the machine support frame being able to support an automated manufacturing machine, in particular a screwing machine, a fluid dispensing machine, a marking machine, a crimping machine, a part pick-and-place machine, a cleaning machine, a heat treatment machine, a surface preparation machine or a welding machine.

[0006] Such a mounting bracket improves the flexibility of a production site. Indeed, depending on the need, it is possible, thanks to such a mounting bracket, to precisely position a machine support frame carrying an automated manufacturing machine. It is also possible to change the frame and therefore the machine without having to readjust the position of the frame. In fact, the position of the various machine support frames that can be attached to the mounting bracket is determined by the bracket. fixing whose position was set once when it was fixed to the ground and which does not need to be adjusted each time the machine support frame is changed.

[0007] According to an additional feature of the invention, the fastening assembly includes an upgrade assembly.

[0008] Such an adjustment assembly allows for the initial setting of the mounting bracket position. This initial setting allows for a change of the machine support frame.

[0009] According to an additional feature of the invention, the leveling assembly comprises at least three feet, at least two of which are height-adjustable.

[0010] According to an additional feature of the invention, the upper fixing area (has a first height, the first height being measured between a lower surface of the leveling assembly and a upper surface of the third fastening device, the first height being between 5 cm and 25 cm, the lower surface of the leveling assembly being suitable for being placed on the ground.

[0011] Such a reduced initial height allows the use of taller machine support frames in which the internal space is increased. This increased internal space makes it possible to house part of the automated manufacturing machine and / or an electrical control system.

[0012] According to an additional feature of the invention, the fixing support is a fixing frame.

[0013] The invention also relates to a machine support frame suitable for supporting an automated manufacturing machine, in particular a screwing machine, a fluid dispensing machine, a marking machine, a crimping machine, a part pick-and-place machine, a cleaning machine, a heat treatment machine, a surface preparation machine or a welding machine, the machine support frame comprising: - a frame, in particular a metal frame, in particular a welded metal frame, the frame having a lower fixing area, - a fourth fastening device fixed to the lower fastening area, the fourth fastening device being able to be joined with a third fastening device of a fastening assembly fixed to a floor and separate from the machine support frame.

[0014] According to an additional feature of the invention, the machine support frame includes at least one lifting cavity suitable for receiving a fork of a pallet truck or a fork of a forklift.

[0015] According to a further feature of the invention, the machine support frame includes a first movement assembly, in particular an assembly of at least three casters of which at least one of the three casters is a swivel caster, the first movement assembly being fixed to the lower fixing area.

[0016] The invention also relates to a functional base comprising: - a fastening assembly as described above, - a machine support frame as described above, the machine support frame being separate from the machine support frame, the third fastening device being secured with the fourth fastening device.

[0017] According to a further feature of the invention, one of the third fastening device and of the fourth fastening device comprises at least one second male fastening element and the other of the third fastening device and of the fourth fastening device comprises a second female fastening element, the at least one second male fastening element being inserted into the at least one second female fastening element.

[0018] According to a further feature of the invention, that of the third fastening device and of the fourth fastening device which includes at least one second female fastening element further includes at least one second locking element, the at least one second locking element blocking the second male fastening element in the second female fastening element.

[0019] Such third and fourth fastening devices make it possible to reduce the time required for the securing and relative positioning between the fastening assembly and the machine support frame.

[0020] According to a further feature of the invention, at least one second male fastening element is inserted into at least one second female fastening element along a third insertion direction, and wherein at least one second locking element is inserted into at least one second female fastening element in a fourth insertion direction different from the third insertion direction.

[0021] According to a further feature of the invention, the fourth insertion direction is perpendicular to the third insertion direction.

[0022] According to an additional feature of the invention, the first displacement assembly is able to be at a distance from the ground.

[0023] Other features, details and advantages of the invention will become clearer upon reading the following description on the one hand, and several illustrative and non-limiting examples of embodiments given with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings on the other hand, in which:

[0024] [Fig-1] Fig. 1 is a partial schematic exploded view of a set of production comprising a functional base according to the invention;

[0025] [Fig.2] The [Fig.2] is a schematic view of a protective panel of the production assembly of the [Fig.1];

[0026] [Fig.3] The [Fig.3] is a partial schematic view of the production assembly of the [Fig.1];

[0027] [Fig.4] The [Fig.4] is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the production assembly of the [Fig.1]

[0028] [Fig.5] The [Fig.5] is a schematic detail view of the [Fig.4];

[0029] [Fig.6] Fig.6 is a schematic detail view of the functional base of the entire production of the [Fig.1];

[0030] [Fig.7] The [Fig.7] is a schematic view of a first embodiment of a fastening assembly according to the invention for the functional base of the production assembly of the [Fig.1];

[0031] [Fig.8] The [Fig.8] is a schematic detail view of the fastening assembly of the [Fig.7];

[0032] [Fig.9] The [Fig.9] is a partial schematic view of a second embodiment of a fastening assembly according to the invention for the functional base of the production assembly of the [Fig.1];

[0033] [Fig. 10] The [Fig. 10] is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the functional base of the production assembly of the [Fig.1];

[0034] [Fig. 11] The [Fig. 11] is a partial schematic view of a feed module of the production assembly of the [Fig.1];

[0035] [Fig. 12] The [Fig. 12] is a partial schematic detail view of the feed module of the [Fig. 11];

[0036] [Fig. 13] The [Fig. 13] is another partial schematic view of the feed module of the [Fig. 11];

[0037] [Fig. 14] The [Fig. 14] is another partial schematic view of the feed module of the [Fig. 11];

[0038] [Fig. 15] The [Fig. 15] is another partial schematic view of the feed module of the [Fig. 11];

[0039] [Fig. 16] The [Fig. 16] is a partial schematic view of an opening of the production assembly of the [Fig.1].

[0040] In all the figures, identical elements or elements performing the same function are identified by the same reference numerals. The following embodiments are examples. Although the description refers to one or more embodiments, this does not necessarily mean that each reference numeral relates to the same embodiment or that the features apply only to a single embodiment. Simple features from different embodiments can also be combined or interchanged to provide other embodiments.

[0041] Ordinal numeral adjectives are used to differentiate features. They do not define the position of a feature. Therefore, for example, a third characteristic of a product does not mean that the product has a first and / or a second characteristic.

[0042] The features, variants, and different embodiments of the invention can be combined in various ways, provided they are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. In particular, variants of the invention may be conceived comprising only a selection of features, described hereafter in isolation from the other described features, if this selection of features is sufficient to confer a technical advantage and / or to differentiate the invention from the prior art.

[0043] Fig. 1 represents a partial exploded view of a production assembly 1 comprising a functional base 2, a feeding module 3 and a protective panel 14.

[0044] The functional base 2 comprises a machine support frame 4 suitable for supporting an automated manufacturing machine, in particular a screwing machine, a fluid dispensing machine, a marking machine, a crimping machine, a part pick-and-place machine, a cleaning machine, a heat treatment machine, a surface preparation machine, or a welding machine. The automated manufacturing machine is not shown in the various figures.

[0045] The functional base 2 may further include a first protective assembly 5 suitable for protecting an operator during the operation of the automated manufacturing machine. The first protective assembly 5 may include a first set of walls 6 and a first opening 7. The first set of walls 6 forms, for example, a first housing 62 suitable for receiving the automated manufacturing machine.

[0046] The walls of the first set of walls 6 are, for example, glazed walls or wire mesh walls. The first set of walls 6 may also include a first roof 63 at an upper end of the set of walls 6.

[0047] The feeder module 3 is secured with the functional base 2 as shown in [Fig.3].

[0048] As shown in [Fig. 11], [Fig. 12], [Fig. 13], [Fig. 14], and [Fig. 15], the feeding module 3 comprises a feeding frame 8 and a movable carriage 9 that translates along a first axis X on the frame. The X-axis is, for example, horizontal. The movable carriage 9 includes a carrying area 10. The carrying area 10 is suitable for carrying and moving a workpiece support. The workpiece support is not shown in the figures. The carrying area 10 includes, for example, positioning pins 64 so as to position the workpiece support on the carrying area 10.

[0049] The mobile carriage 9 is, for example, guided on the feed frame 8 by a first set of rails 65. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the first set of rails 65 comprises two rails. In another embodiment not shown, the first set of rails comprises a single rail.

[0050] The feeding module 3 may include a feeding mechanism 29 comprising a first subsystem 30 linked in the direction of the first axis X to the feeding frame 8 and a second subsystem 31 linked in the direction of the first axis X to the mobile carriage 10.

[0051] The first subsystem 30 or the second subsystem 31 may include a first nut 32 and the other of the first subsystem 30 and of the second subsystem 31 may include a first screw 33 engaging in the first nut 32, the rotation of the first screw 33 causing the translation of the mobile carriage 9.

[0052] In another embodiment not shown, the first screw is fixed in rotation and the first nut is mobile in rotation.

[0053] As shown in [Fig. 14] and [Fig. 15], the first subsystem 30 may include a first electric motor 72 driving a first transmission member 73, in particular a belt or a chain, the first transmission member 73 driving the first screw 33 in rotation, for example by means of a first pulley 74 linked in rotation to the first screw 33.

[0054] The feed module 3 may include a second protective assembly 11 suitable for protecting the operator during operation of the feed module 3. The second protective assembly 11 may include a second set of walls 12 and a second opening 13. The second set of walls 12 forms, for example, a second housing 66 in which the mobile trolley 9 can move.

[0055] The walls of the second set of walls 12 are, for example, glazed walls or wire mesh walls. The second set of walls 12 may also include a second roof 67 at an upper end of the second set of walls 12.

[0056] The protective panel 14 is, for example, suitable for closing the first opening 7 while leaving the second opening 13 open. The protective panel 14 is, for example, suitable for closing the second opening 13 while leaving the first opening 7 open, as shown in [Fig. 1].

[0057] As shown in [Fig. 2], the protective panel 14 may include a door 15, in particular a hinged door. The door 15 is, for example, connected to the rest of the protective panel by a set of hinges 68. The door 15 includes, for example, a first handle 69. The protective panel 14 includes, for example, a glazed area and / or a wire mesh area.

[0058] The protective panel 14 is fixed in the first opening 7 or is fixed in the second opening 13 by means of a fastening means 16, in particular a means of fixing including a screw 17. In the embodiment shown in the figures the fixing means 16 includes four screws 17. In another embodiment not shown, the fixing means includes a bolt.

[0059] The first opening 7 and the second opening 13 comprise, for example, a base 18 having a recessed shape 19 such that the protective panel 14 remains in the first opening 7 or the second opening 13 only when it is secured by means of the fastening means 16. As shown in [Fig. 16], the recessed shape 19 is, for example, an inclined shape. In another embodiment not shown, the recessed shape is a curved shape, for example, a circular cylindrical shape.

[0060] The protective panel 14 includes a second carrying handle 70. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the protective panel 14 includes three carrying handles 70.

[0061] As shown in [Fig. 3], the first protective assembly 5 may include a third opening 71, and the production assembly may include another protective panel 14 suitable for closing the third opening 71. The third opening 71 is, for example, opposite the first opening 7 in the first protective assembly. The third opening 71 has, for example, characteristics similar to the first opening 7 and the second opening 13; in particular, the third opening 71 may include a base 18 having a clear shape.

[0062] The feed frame 8 may include a first lateral attachment zone 20. A first attachment device 21 may be attached to the first lateral attachment zone 20. The functional base 2 may include a second attachment device 22. The first attachment device 21 and the second attachment device 22 may be joined together to secure the feed module 3 and the functional base 2. All six degrees of freedom between the feed frame 8 and the functional base 2 are, for example, blocked when the first attachment device 21 and the second attachment device 22 are joined together.

[0063] One of the first fastening device 21 and the second fastening device 22 comprises at least one first male fastening element 23, and the other of the first fastening device 21 and the second fastening device 22 comprises at least one first female fastening element 24. The at least one first male fastening element 23 is, for example, inserted into the at least one first female fastening element 24. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the first fastening device 21 comprises four first male fastening elements 23, and the second fastening device 22 comprises four first female fastening elements 24.

[0064] In another embodiment not shown, the first fastening device comprises four first female fastening elements and the second fastening device comprises four first male fastening elements.

[0065] In another embodiment not shown, the first fastening device comprises at least one first male fastening element and at least one first female fastening element and the second fastening device comprises at least one first female fastening element and at least one first male fastening element.

[0066] In another embodiment not shown, the first fastening device comprises a single first male fastening element or a single first female fastening element and the second fastening device comprises respectively a single first female fastening element or a single first female fastening element.

[0067] As shown in [Fig.4], [Fig.5] and [Fig.6], that of the first fastening device 21 and of the second fastening device 23 which includes at least one first female fastening element 24 further includes at least one first locking element 25. The at least one first locking element 25 locking the first male fastening element 23 in the first female fastening element 24.

[0068] The at least first male fastening element 23 is inserted into the at least first female fastening element 24 in a first insertion direction 26. The at least first locking element 25 is inserted into the at least first female fastening element in a second insertion direction 27 different from the first insertion direction 26. For example, the first insertion direction 26 is perpendicular to the second insertion direction 27. For example, the first insertion direction 26 is vertical and the second insertion direction 27 is horizontal. The second insertion direction 27 is, for example, parallel to the first lateral fastening zone 20.

[0069] The mobile trolley 9 may include a lifting mechanism 28 allowing the height of the carrying platform 10 to be adjusted along a third axis Z. The third axis Z is, for example, perpendicular to the first axis X. The third axis Z is, for example, vertical.

[0070] Figure 14 shows the feeding module 3 with the carrying platform 10 at a height corresponding to a low position. Figure 15 shows the feeding module 3 with the carrying platform 10 at a height corresponding to a high position.

[0071] The mobile carriage 9 may include a mobile base 34. The lifting mechanism 28 may include a third subsystem 35 linked in the direction of the third Z axis to the mobile base 34 and a fourth subsystem 36 linked in the direction of the third Z axis to the carrying platform 10.

[0072] For example, the third subsystem 35 or the fourth subsystem 36 includes a second nut 37 and the other of the third subsystem 25 and of the fourth subsystem 36 includes a second screw 38 engaging in the second nut 37, the rotation of the second screw 38 causing the change in height of the carrying platform 10.

[0073] In another embodiment not shown, the second screw is fixed in rotation and the second nut is movable in rotation.

[0074] As shown in [Fig. 12], the third subsystem 35 may include a second electric motor 74 driving a second transmission member 75, in particular a belt or a chain, the second transmission member 75 driving the second screw 38 in rotation, for example, by means of a second pulley 76 linked in rotation to the second screw 38.

[0075] The carrying platform 10 is, for example, guided on the mobile base 34 by a second set of slides 77. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the second set of slides 77 comprises two slides. In another embodiment not shown, the second set of slides comprises a single slide.

[0076] The feed module 3 may include a second movement assembly 39. The second movement assembly 39 includes, for example, a set of at least three casters, at least one of which is a swivel caster. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the second movement assembly 39 includes four swivel casters.

[0077] The second movement assembly 39 can be height-adjustable. For example, in the embodiment shown in the figures, the second movement assembly 39 comprises four height-adjustable casters.

[0078] The fitting module 3 may also include a support 61 suitable for resting on the ground 56.

[0079] In another embodiment not shown, the fitting module 3 includes a plurality of crutches.

[0080] The functional base 2 may include a fastening assembly 40 and the machine support frame 4. The fastening assembly 40 is not shown in [Fig. 1] and [Fig. 3]. [Fig. 7] and [Fig. 8] show a first embodiment of the fastening assembly 40. [Fig. 9] shows a second embodiment of the fastening assembly 40.

[0081] The fixing assembly 40 can be fixed to the floor 56. The fixing assembly 40 includes a fixing support 41 comprising an upper fixing area 42. A third fastening device 43 is fixed to the upper fixing area 42.

[0082] The machine support frame 4 includes a frame 51, in particular a metal frame. The frame 51 is, for example, a welded metal frame. The frame includes a lower mounting area 52. A fourth attachment device 44 is to be fixed to the lower mounting area 52.

[0083] The fourth fastening device 44 can be secured with the third fastening device 43 of the fixing assembly 40 fixed to the floor 56. The set of six degrees of freedom between the machine support frame 4 and the fixing assembly 40 are, for example, blocked when the third fastening device 43 and the fourth fastening device 44 are secured.

[0084] The fixing assembly 40 is separate from the machine support chassis 4.

[0085] The fixing assembly 40 may include an upgrade assembly 46.

[0086] The leveling assembly 46 may include at least three feet 47, at least two of which are height-adjustable. In the first embodiment of the mounting assembly shown in [Fig. 7] and [Fig. 8], the leveling assembly 46 includes four height-adjustable feet 47. In the first embodiment of the mounting assembly 40, the mounting support 41 is a mounting frame 50. The mounting frame 50 is, for example, a metal mounting frame, in particular a welded metal mounting frame. The mounting frame 50 is, for example, fixed to the ground by screws or anchor bolts 80.

[0087] In the second embodiment of the fixing assembly 40 shown in [Fig.9], the fixing support 41 is a fixing plate 78. The fixing plate 78 is for example fixed to the ground by screws 79 or anchor bolts.

[0088] The upper fixing zone 42 has a first height, the first height being measured between a lower surface 48 of the leveling assembly 46 and an upper surface 49 of the third fastening device 43, the first height being between 5 cm and 25 cm. The lower surface 48 of the leveling assembly 46 is suitable for resting on the ground 56.

[0089] The machine support frame 4 may include at least one lifting cavity 60 suitable for receiving a fork of a pallet truck or a fork of a forklift.

[0090] The machine support frame 4 may also include a first movement assembly 53, in particular an assembly of at least three casters of which at least one of the three casters is a swivel caster, the first movement assembly 53 being fixed to the lower fixing area 52. In the embodiment shown in the figures the first movement assembly 53 comprises four casters.

[0091] For example, one of the third attachment device 43 and the fourth attachment device 44 comprises at least one second male attachment element 54, and the other of the third attachment device 43 and the fourth attachment device 44 comprises a second female fixing element 55. At least one second male fixing element 54 is inserted into at least one second female fixing element 55.

[0092] In the first embodiment of the fastening assembly 40 shown in [Fig.7] and [Fig.8], the third fastening device 43 comprises four second male fastening elements 54. The four second male fastening elements 54 are fixed to the fastening frame 50.

[0093] In the second embodiment of the fastening assembly 40 shown in [Fig. 9], the fastening assembly 40 comprises several fastening plates 78, each carrying a second male fastening element 54 or a second female fastening element 55 of the third fastening device 43. In [Fig. 9], only one fastening plate 78 of the fastening assembly 40 is shown. The fastening assembly 40 comprises, for example, four fastening plates 78. In the second embodiment shown, the fastening plates 78 carry a second female fastening element 55.

[0094] In another embodiment not shown, the fixing plates 78 carry a second male fixing element.

[0095] In another embodiment not shown, part of the fixing plates carries a second male fixing element and another part of the fixing plates carries a second female fixing element.

[0096] Each mounting plate 78 can also be upgraded by an upgrade set 46.

[0097] As shown in [Fig. 10], the third attachment device 43 and the fourth attachment device 44 which includes at least one second female attachment element 55 may further include at least one second locking element 57, the at least one second locking element 57 locking the second male attachment element 54 in the second female attachment element 55. For example, the second locking element 57 fits into a groove formed in the second male attachment element 54.

[0098] The at least one second male fastening element 54 is, for example, inserted into the at least one second female fastening element 55 along a third insertion direction 58. The at least one second locking element 57 is inserted into the at least one second female fastening element 55 in a fourth insertion direction 59 different from the third insertion direction 58. For example, the fourth insertion direction 59 is perpendicular to the third insertion direction 58.

[0099] The first movement assembly 53 can be at a distance from the ground 56. For example, the casters of the first movement assembly 53 shown in the figures do not touch the ground when the machine support frame 4 is fixed to the assembly fixing 40 using the third fastening device and the fourth fastening device.

Claims

Demands

1. A fastening assembly (40) suitable for being fixed to a floor (56), the fastening assembly comprising: - a fastening support (41) including an upper fastening area (42), - a third fastening device (43) fixed to the upper fastening area (42), the third fastening device (43) being suitable for being secured to a fourth fastening device (44) fixed to a lower fastening area (45) of a machine support frame (4) separate from the fastening support (41), the machine support frame (4) being suitable for supporting an automated manufacturing machine, in particular a screw-driving machine, a fluid dispensing machine, a marking machine, a crimping machine, a part pick-and-place machine, a cleaning machine, a heat treatment machine, a surface preparation machine or a welding machine,- a leveling assembly (46) in which the upper fixing area (42) has a first height, the first height being measured between a lower surface (48) of the leveling assembly (46) and an upper surface (49) of the third fastening device (43), the first height being between 5 cm and 25 cm, the lower surface (48) of the leveling assembly (46) being suitable for resting on the ground (56).

2. Fixing assembly (40) according to the preceding claim in which the leveling assembly (46) comprises at least three feet (47) of which at least two are height-adjustable.

3. Fixing assembly (40) according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the fixing support (41) is a fixing frame (50).

4. Functional base (2) comprising: - a fastening assembly (40) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, - a machine support frame (4) separate from the fastening assembly (40), the machine support frame (4) being suitable for supporting an automated manufacturing machine, in particular a screwing machine, a fluid dispensing machine, a marking machine, a crimping machine, a part pick-and-place machine, a cleaning machine, a heat treatment machine, a surface preparation machine or a welding machine, the machine support frame (4) comprising: - a frame (51), in particular a metal frame, in particular a welded metal frame, the frame having a lower fixing area (52), - a fourth fastening device (44) fixed to the lower fixing area (52), the fourth fastening device (44) being suitable for being joined with a third fastening device (43) of a fixing assembly (40) fixed to a floor (56) and separate from the machine support frame (4), the third fastening device (43) being joined with the fourth fastening device (44).

5. Functional base (2) according to the preceding claim in which the machine support frame (4) includes at least one lifting cavity (60) suitable for receiving a pallet truck fork or a fork of a forklift.

6. Functional base (2) according to any one of claims 4 and 5 wherein the machine support frame (4) comprises a first movement assembly (53), in particular an assembly of at least three casters of which at least one of the three casters is a swivel caster, the first movement assembly (53) being fixed to the lower fixing area (52).

7. Functional base (2) according to any one of claims 4 to 6 wherein one of the third attachment device (43) and of the fourth attachment device (44) comprises at least one second male attachment element (54) and the other of the third attachment device (43) and of the fourth attachment device (44) comprises a second female attachment element (55), the at least one second male attachment element (54) being inserted into the at least one second female attachment element (55).

8. Functional base (2) according to the preceding claim, wherein that of the third attachment device (43) and the fourth fastening device (44) which includes at least one second female fastening element (55) further includes at least one second locking element (57), the at least one second locking element (57) locking the second male fastening element (54) in the second female fastening element (55).

9. Functional base (2) according to the preceding claim wherein at least one second male fixing element (54) is inserted into at least one second female fixing element (55) along a third insertion direction (58), and wherein at least one second locking element (57) is inserted into at least one second female fixing element (55) in a fourth insertion direction (59) different from the third insertion direction (58).

10. Functional base (2) according to the preceding claim wherein the fourth insertion direction (59) is perpendicular to the third insertion direction (58).

11. Functional base (2) according to any one of claims 4 to 10 taken in combination with claim 8, wherein the first displacement assembly (53) is able to be at a distance from the ground (56).

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