fastening system for a wire mesh fence

Abstract

The invention relates to a fastening system (1) for a wire mesh fence (9), comprising: - a support (2); - a first hook (3) projecting longitudinally from a first face (21) of the support (2) and having an upward-facing opening (33) to secure an object in a vertical direction (Z); - a second hook (4) projecting longitudinally (X) from a second face (22) of the support opposite the first face, extending transversely (Y), having a downward-facing opening (43) in the vertical direction; - a first flange (5), projecting longitudinally from the second face (22) of the support (2), offset vertically from the second hook (4), and having a vertical passage (51) delimited by a peripheral surface (52), and a lateral opening (53) providing access to the vertical passage (51). Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: fastening system for a wire mesh fence

[0001] The invention relates to fastening systems, and in particular fastening systems equipped with a hook for retaining an object.

[0002] Such fastening systems may, for example, comprise a bracket to which a hook is attached, the bracket being, for example, fixed to a wall by means of screws. Such a hook is used, for example, to hold clothing or bag straps.

[0003] For outdoor sports activities, there is sometimes a lack of walls for installing such fixing systems. Even when walls are accessible, tools are required to install such fixing systems, which limits their use and makes the fixing system difficult to remove.

[0004] The invention aims to resolve one or more of these drawbacks. The invention thus relates to a fastening system for a wire mesh fence, comprising: -a support; -a first hook projecting longitudinally from a first face of the support and having an opening oriented upwards to ensure the retention of an object in a vertical direction; -a second hook projecting longitudinally from a second face of the support opposite the first face, extending transversely, with an opening oriented downwards in the vertical direction; -a first flange, projecting longitudinally from the second face of the support, offset vertically from the second hook and comprising a vertical passage delimited by a peripheral surface, a lateral opening giving access to the vertical passage.

[0005] The invention also relates to the following variants. Those skilled in the art will understand that each of the features of the following variants can be combined independently with the above features, without thereby constituting an intermediate generalization.

[0006] According to one variant, the second hook has two parts separated by a recess.

[0007] According to another variant, the system further comprises a second flange projecting from the second face of the support, offset vertically from the second hook and comprising a vertical passage delimited by a peripheral surface, a lateral opening giving access to the vertical passage, the first and second flanges being positioned vertically on either side of the second hook.

[0008] According to yet another variant, the first and second loops are separated by a recess positioned vertically at the level of the second hook.

[0009] According to another variant, the first flange and the second flange have respective bottoms positioned at the same longitudinal level.

[0010] According to yet another variant, a groove is provided in the second face of the support at the level of the first hook.

[0011] According to one variant, the second hook has an opening comprising a width between 2 and 8 mm.

[0012] According to another variant, the first hook has an opening with a width between 10 and 30mm.

[0013] According to yet another variant, the first hook has first and second legs separated by a recess and positioned transversely on either side of the first loop.

[0014] According to yet another variant, the second hook has two grooves offset longitudinally from each other.

[0015] Other features and advantages of the invention will become clear from the following description, which is by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0016] [Fig-1] and [Fig.2] are perspective views of an example embodiment of a fastening system on a wire mesh fence according to the invention;

[0017] [Fig.3] is a side view of the fastening system of [Fig.1];

[0018] [Fig.4] is a side cross-sectional view of the fastening system of [Fig.1]:

[0019] [Fig.5] is a side cross-sectional view in a first configuration of the system of fixing associated with an object and a wire mesh fence;

[0020] [Fig.6] is a side section view in a second configuration of the fastening system associated with an object and a wire mesh grid;

[0021] [Fig.7] is a bottom view of the fastening system of [Fig.1];

[0022] [Fig.8] is a top view of a flange of the fastening system of the [Fig.l];

[0023] [Fig.9] is a side cross-sectional view in a third configuration of the system of fixing associated with an object and a wire mesh fence;

[0024] [Fig. 10] is a perspective view of another example of an embodiment of a fastening system.

[0025] The inventor observed that even in the absence of solid walls at sports facilities, wire mesh fencing was very often available, particularly for delimiting a playing area. Such wire mesh fencing is sometimes also referred to as rigid panels or rigid grids.

[0026] Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views of an exemplary embodiment of a fastening system 1 on a wire mesh fence according to the invention. The system of attachment 1 includes a support 2, a first hook 3, a second hook 4 and a loop 5.

[0027] The support 2 here comprises a plate shape extending along a transverse direction Y and a vertical direction Z. The first hook 3, the second hook 4 and the flange 5 are fixed to the support 2. The support 2 thus provides a mechanical connection between these elements.

[0028] The first hook 3 projects longitudinally (direction X) from a first face 21 of the support 2. The first hook 3 has an upward-facing opening 33 to secure an object in the vertical direction Z. This opening 33 allows, for example, the insertion of a strap or a hood to engage with the hook 3.

[0029] The second hook 4 projects longitudinally from a second face 22 of the support 2 opposite the first face 21. The second hook extends transversely and has an opening 43 oriented downwards in the vertical direction. This opening 43 allows the insertion of a horizontal wire of a wire mesh fence as detailed later.

[0030] The first flange 5 projects longitudinally from the second face 22 of the support 2 and thus allows it to engage with a vertical wire of a wire mesh fence, as detailed below. The first flange 5 is offset vertically from the second hook 4 and thus prevents the system 1 from pivoting around the longitudinal direction when the system 1 is placed on a wire mesh fence. The flange 5 has a vertical passage 51 delimited by a peripheral surface 52 to allow the passage of the vertical wire. The flange 5 has a lateral opening 53 providing access to the vertical passage 51, to allow the insertion of this vertical wire. The opening 53 is here designed for longitudinal insertion, but an opening 53 can also be provided for transverse insertion of the wire into the passage 51. This configuration is illustrated in the top view of the flange in [Fig. 8].

[0031] Thus, such a system 1 is both easily positioned on a wire mesh fence and easily removed. Such a system 1 is both easy to position on the fence and very stable for attaching an object.

[0032] Advantageously, the fastening system 1 has a second hook 4 comprising two parts 41 and 42 separated by a recess 44, as illustrated in the bottom view of [Fig. 7]. The recess 44 allows passage of the vertical wire to reach the opening 51 of the flange 5.

[0033] As illustrated for example in Figures 3 and 4, the fastening system 1 further advantageously comprises a second flange 6 projecting longitudinally from the second face 22 of the support 2. This flange 6 is vertically offset compared to the second hook 4 and compared to the flange 5. This second flange 6 ensures greater stability against pivoting around the longitudinal axis and against sliding along the transverse direction.

[0034] The flange 6 has a vertical passage 62 delimited by a peripheral surface 61. The flange 6 has a lateral opening 63 providing access to the vertical passage. The first and second flanges 5 and 6 are positioned vertically on either side of the second hook 4.

[0035] The loops 5 and 6 are here separated by a recess 7 positioned vertically at the level of the second hook 4. Such a recess allows the passage of a horizontal wire to engage with the hook 4.

[0036] The fastening system 1 here advantageously has a second hook 4 having two grooves 47 and 48 offset longitudinally from each other, as illustrated more precisely in [Fig.3] or 4.

[0037] Figures 5 and 6 illustrate two different configurations for securing such a system 1 to a wire mesh 9. The wire mesh 9 here comprises a horizontal wire 92 and a vertical wire 91 to which the system 1 is attached. According to known examples, the wires 91 and 92 may, for example, have diameters of 4 mm (with sheathing) or 6 mm (with galvanization).

[0038] In [Fig. 5], the horizontal wire 92 is positioned in front of the vertical wire 91. Thus, to ensure better grip, the horizontal wire 92 is inserted into the groove 47. The vertical wire 91 is then in contact with the respective bottoms 55 and 65 of the loops 5 and 6. A strap 93 is here engaged with the bottom of the hook 3.

[0039] In [Fig. 6], the horizontal wire 92 is positioned behind the vertical wire 91. Thus, to ensure better grip, the horizontal wire 92 is inserted into the groove 48. The vertical wire 91 is then in contact with the respective bottoms 55 and 65 of the loops 5 and 6. A strap 93 is also in contact with the bottom of the hook 3.

[0040] The first flange 5 and the second flange 6 advantageously comprise respective ends 55 and 65 positioned at the same longitudinal level. These ends 55 and 65 effectively define the longitudinal stop of the vertical wire of the mesh fence.

[0041] Advantageously, the second hook 4 has an opening 43 with a width between 2 and 8 mm. Such a width allows horizontal wires of a relatively standard diameter to pass through, and also prevents excessive play in relation to such a wire.

[0042] The system 1 advantageously comprises a hook 3 having an opening 33 with a width between 10 and 30 mm. Such a dimension makes it possible to secure most garments and bag straps.

[0043] The fastening system 1 advantageously comprises a first hook 3 equipped with first and second tabs 31 and 32. The tabs 31 and 32 are separated by a obviously 34 and positioned transversely on either side of the first flange 5. On the one hand, such a configuration allows possibly to fix several objects on the system 1. On the other hand, by positioning them on either side of the flange 5 transversely, the fixing of several objects balances the system 1 in pivoting around the longitudinal direction.

[0044] A system 1 according to the invention is particularly compact and easy to transport. Such a system 1 may be made of any suitable material, for example, plastic or metal. It is also conceivable that the system 1 may be made of organic material such as wood or of filled resin. The material of the system 1 may also be odorous, for example, by having a certain degree of porosity. The system 1 may be made in one piece, for example, by molding.

[0045] Figure 9 illustrates another configuration for securing such a system 1 to a wire mesh 9. While the mesh 9 of Figure 5 has horizontal wires 92 positioned on one side of the vertical wires 91, the mesh 9 of Figure 9 is of the so-called double wire type, with horizontal wires 92 positioned on one side of the vertical wires 91 and horizontal wires 94 positioned on the other side of the vertical wires 91. The horizontal wire 92 is inserted into the groove 47 and the horizontal wire 94 is inserted into the groove 48.

[0046] Figure 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a fastening system 1 according to the invention. In this example, a groove 24 is formed in the support 2 to form the second flange. A vertical wire can be inserted into this groove 24 to provide lateral support of the system 1 relative to this vertical wire.

Claims

Demands

1. A fastening system (1) on a wire mesh fence (9), characterized in that it comprises: - a support (2) - a first hook (3) projecting longitudinally from a first face (21) of the support (2) and having an opening (33) oriented upwards to ensure the retention of an object in a vertical direction (Z); - a second hook (4) projecting longitudinally (X) from a second face (22) of the support opposite to the first face, extending transversely (Y), having an opening (43) oriented downwards in the vertical direction; - a first flange (5), projecting longitudinally from the second face (22) of the support (2), offset vertically from the second hook (4) and having a vertical passage (51) delimited by a peripheral surface (52), a lateral opening (53) giving access to the vertical passage (51).

2. A fastening system according to claim 1, wherein the second hook (4) comprises two parts (41, 42) separated by a recess (44).

3. A fastening system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a second flange (6) projecting from the second face (22) of the support (2), offset vertically from the second hook (4) and having a vertical passage (62) delimited by a peripheral surface (61), a lateral opening (63) giving access to the vertical passage, the first and second flanges (5, 6) being positioned vertically on either side of the second hook (4).

4. A fastening system according to claim 3, wherein the first and second flanges (5, 6) are separated by a recess (7) positioned vertically at the level of the second hook (4).

5. A fastening system according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the first flange (5) and the second flange (6) have respective bottoms (55, 65) positioned at the same longitudinal level.

6. A fastening system according to claim 2, wherein a groove (24) is provided in the second face of the support (2) at the level of the first hook (3).

7. A fastening system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second hook (4) has an opening (43) having a width between 2 and 8 mm.

8. A fastening system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first hook (3) has an opening (33) having a width between 10 and 30 mm.

9. A fastening system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first hook (3) has first and second legs (31, 32) separated by a recess (34) and positioned transversely on either side of the first flange (5).

10. A fastening system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second hook (4) has two grooves (47, 48) offset longitudinally from each other.

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