BUMPER BRACKET

Description

CHIVU Petre Sebastian - FIESSO D'ARTICO (VE) TITLE BUMPER BRACKET DESCRIPTION 5 This patent is related to the field of bodywork equipment and in particular it concerns a new bumper support. Some bodywork jobs require working on deformed or damaged bumpers. damaged motor vehicles. For small jobs, the bumper to be worked on is not removed 10 from the vehicle while, for more demanding interventions, the bumper is removed from the motor vehicle, placed on a support and immobilized on said support by screws or nails, as well as wooden rods or similar to maintain the bumper, especially its side parts, in the correct position until the necessary operations are performed. 15 A bumper can be subjected to various processes, including paint stripping, repair, straightening, assembly of secondary or supporting elements, filling, sanding, smoothing, painting. Usually the bumper is placed on the support with its front or external facing upwards and with its lateral ends facing downwards. 20 For some, several or all of these operations it is necessary to reach and / or operate from multiple sides, in various positions. To operate more easily on some sides or to in some processes the bumper is detached from the support and placed on a table or counter, only to then have to fix it again to the support for the subsequent processes or operations. 25 For some or various operations the operator is forced, in addition to detaching and reattach the bumper to the support, bending, crouching or otherwise operating in awkward and inefficient positions for the work to be performed. For some operations, such as drying the stucco or the hardening of adhesives, the support must remain in position without 5. No operator intervention is required. In these cases, it is necessary to move the support with the bumper in a different area to leave room for others processing or for the passage of personnel. To move the support with the bumper fixed two people are needed to lift and carry it in the parking area or other processing. 10 The subject of this patent is a new bumper support. One purpose of the new bumper support is to stably support and fixed the entire bumper. Another purpose of the new bumper support is to support the bumper for all the necessary processes such as filling, sanding and smoothing 15 painting drying without having to remove it from the support. Another purpose of the new bumper bracket is to stably support all areas of the bumper for all operations requiring immobility relative between all the various areas of the bumper, such as repair, assembly of elements, hardening of glues or stucco. 20 Another purpose is to simplify the painting operation and the drying of the paint on a bumper which involves transporting it to a paint-free area dust, typically the paint booth. This operation can be performed by a single person without the intervention of an assistant. Another purpose of the new bumper bracket is to allow adjustment 25 of its height from the ground while still keeping it properly supported in all its extension. Another purpose of the new bumper bracket is to allow adjustment of its inclination while still keeping it correctly supported in its entire extension. 5 Another purpose of the new bumper bracket is to allow, with just one operator, rotation in the work area and translation from a work area to another until the parking or painting area These and other direct and complementary objectives are achieved by the new bumper support comprising, in its main parts, a group of 10 ground support, a lifting group and a third support and bumper rotation. For convenience, the description continues with reference to the drawing tables, attached as a non-limiting example. In figures 1a, 1b, 1c, three views of the new support for are illustrated. 15 bumpers, while figures 2, 3, 4 show details and particulars of the new bumper support. Figure 1d shows a set of the components of the new support with the sliding / translation lines and relative rotation of the various components. This support group comprises two leg elements (11, 12) connected to each other 20 hinged (C1) in their upper part, suitable to form a generic object on an easel. It is the preferred solution that the said support group comprises two elements- leg (11, 12) generally in the shape of an inverted T, in which the part transverse (11a, 12a) of said T-shape is arranged below and the part 25 central (11b, 12b) of said T-shape is arranged upwards. The upper areas of said central parts (11b, 12b) of said two leg-elements (11, 12) are hinged (C1) to each other so as to pass alternately from a position in which the transverse parts (11a, 12a) of the said two leg-elements (11, 12) are brought closer, in a non-use position, to a position in which the 5 transverse parts (11a, 12a) of said two leg-elements (11, 12) are that is, moved away from the working position. Figure 2 shows in detail the hinge (C1) between the two elements. leg (11, 12). There is a first mechanism or device (B1) to maintain the two 10 leg elements (11, 12) spread apart or allow their rotation in approaching or closing. In said figure 2 said first mechanism or device (B1) is made up of a screw or pin (B1) to fix the end (12e) of the central part (12b) of the second leg element (12) 15 At each end zone of each transverse part (11a, 12a) of the said two leg elements (11, 12) are attached to a wheel (R1, R2). In particular the wheels (R1) applied to the end areas of the part transverse (11a) of a first leg element (11) are arranged coplanar, with the two rotation axes parallel, while the wheels (R2) applied to the areas 20 end of the cross-section (12a), of a second leg-element (12), they are parallel, with the axis of rotation aligned. At least the central part (11b) of one of said leg elements (11) is tubular with square or rectangular section. The lifting group comprises a main rod (21) with a cross-section 25 square or rectangular suitable for sliding in the central tubular part (11b) of a leg-element (11). A second mechanism or device (B2) is capable of allowing, or not allow the sliding of the main tubular rod (21), which supports said lifting group, in the central tubular rod (11b) of the relative 5 element-leg (11). In the example illustrated in figure 2 the second mechanism or device (B2) consists of a locking screw with operating lever. The upper end of the said lifting group has a joint or hinge (22) for connection and rotation between said main tubular rod 10 (21) lifting and said support and rotation group comprising the auctions (32) (33) (34), as visible in figure 3. In particular, the said joint or hinge (22), visible in detail in figure 3, allows the rotation of a central rod (32) on the same plane as rotation of said two leg elements (11, 12) of the support group. 15 A third mechanism or device (B3) is capable of allowing or not allowing the rotation of said central rod (32) with respect to the main rod (21). This support and rotation group is designed to support and retain a bumper. This support and rotation group includes various rods or tubes, of which 20 some (31, 32) joined together in a stable way and others relatively smooth. Two first rods or tubes (31, 32) of said support and rotation group they are fixed together to form a generic T shape, of which the rod or tube transverse (31) of the said generic T-shape is designed to support the bumper on the its internal part, while the central rod or tube (32) is suitable for connection 25 with the joint or hinge (22) of the lifting group. It is preferable that said transverse rod or tubular (31) of said T-shape is arched or with the ends arched towards the opposite end of said rod or central tubular (32) of the T-shape. The connection of said central rod or tube (32) of said T-shape with the 5 joint or hinge (22) of the lifting group (2) is such as to allow the sliding of said central rod or tube (32) on said joint or hinge (22) of the lifting group along the length of the rod or tube central (32) itself, so as to bring the rod or tube closer or further away transverse (31) of the T-shape of the support group and rotation from said 10 joint or hinge (22) of the lifting group. A locking element (B4), in this example a screw, allows either prevents said sliding. There are also additional elements such as rods, devices for the locking the bumper on the cross rod or tube (31) for support and 15 blocking of the side areas of the bumper. In the example shown in figures 3 and 4 there are rods, sliders and locking devices connected to the central rod or tube area (32), of the support and rotation group, opposite to the transverse rod or tube (31). A first cursor (33), visible in figure 3, is able to slide along said rod or 20 central tubular (32) and is equipped with a locking element (B5) suitable for allow or prevent the translation of said first cursor (33) along said central rod or tube (32). A tubular guide (34) is fixed to the first cursor (33), orthogonal to said central rod or tube (32). 25 Near each end of said tubular guide (34) there is a locking element (B6), as visible in figures 3 and 4. In each end of said tubular guide (34) a first extension rod (35a). Said first extension rod (35a) is equipped at its end, opposite to said 5 tubular guide (34), of an element (36a) for hooking and locking the bumper. In the example illustrated in figures 3 and 4 said coupling element (36a) and The bumper lock is made by a spring clamp (36a). Said first extension rod (35a) and said tubular guide (34) have sections 10 such as to allow the rotation of said first extension rod (35a) on its axis longitudinal. In the example illustrated in said figures 3 and 4 said tubular guide (34) has square section while the first extension rod (35a) has a square section circular. 15 A second cursor (37a, 37b), visible in figure 4, is designed to slide along said first extension rod (35a). In particular said second cursor (37a, 37b) comprises two tubular elements (37a, 37b) which are integral with each other and arranged orthogonal to each other, of which a first tubular element (37a) is able to slide along the said first extension rod (35a), while a second tubular element 20 (37b) is designed to house a second sliding rod (35b). Each of said two tubular elements (37a, 37b) comprises a blocking (B7a, B7b) to allow or prevent respectively the translation of said second cursor (37a, 37b) along said first rod- extension (35a) and the translation of said second extension rod (35b) in the 25 second tubular element (37b) of said second slider (37a, 37b). Similarly to the said first extension rod (35a), also the said second rod- extension (35b): - has a hooking and locking element (36a) at one end of the bumper, 5 - has a section such that it can translate and rotate in the second tubular element (37b) of said second cursor (37a, 37b). The new bumper bracket includes various clamps (36a, 36b) to secure the bumper to the new support. Figure 1d, where a set of the new support is shown with the indicated 10 various lines of relative sliding / translation and rotation of the various components, in order to better understand the adaptability of the new support to the various sizes of the many bumpers available on the market. The bumper, to be restored to its original state, is supported with the concavity downwards on the cross rod (31) and locked with the pliers (36a, 15 36b) after having adjusted the positions of the various rods (21, 32, 34, 35a, 35b). By pressing on the end part of the central rod (32) it is possible to rest the new support only on the rear wheels (R2) allowing its advancement and its rotation, while lifting the end part of the rod central (32) it is possible to detach the wheels (R2) from the ground and move them sideways 20 support. The stand can be stored in a compact form by bringing the elements closer together leg (11,12).

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Support for body shops characterised by the fact that it comprises: • at least one base element comprising one or more support rods integral with it, • at least one main rod (21) supporting the bumper fixing rods (31, 32, 34, 35a, 35b), said mechanism being directly or indirectly fixed to said one or more support rods, • at least one second mechanism or device (B2) is able to allow, or not allow, the sliding of at least one main rod (21) on seven one or more support rods, • at least one joint or hinge (22) for connection and rotation between said main support and lifting rod (21) and at least one central rod (32) and any further support rods (34, 35a, 35b), • at least one third mechanism or device (B3) able to allow, or not allow, the translation of said central rod (32) with respect to said main rod (21), • at least one crossbar or rod (31),integral with said central rod (32) designed to support and retain a bumper., 2. Support for body shops, as per claim 1, characterised in that said base element comprises at least two leg elements (11, 12) hinged together (Cl) suitable for forming a generic stand.

3. Support for body shops, as per claims 1, 2, characterised by the fact that it comprises said central rod (32) and said transverse rod (31) 05 / 08 / 2024 32) fixed together to form a generic T-shape, of which the transverse rod or tubular (31) of said generic T-shape is suitable for supporting the bumper on its internal part, while the central rod or tubular (32) is suitable for connection with the main rod (21) via said connection and rotation joint or hinge (22).

4. Support for bodybuilders, as per previous claims, characterised in that said transverse rod or tubular (31) of said T-shape is curved, or with at least the ends curved, towards the opposite end of said central rod or tubular (32) of the T-shape.

5. Support for body shops, as per previous claims, characterised in that said central rod or tubular (32) is able to slide on said joint or hinge (22), so as to bring said transverse rod or tubular (31) closer to or further away from said connecting and rotation joint or hinge (22).

6. Support for body shops, as per previous claims, characterised by the fact that it comprises further elements, rods, devices for the lateral locking (35a, 35b) of the bumper placed on the transverse rod or tubular (31), for the support and locking of the lateral areas of the bumper.

7. Support for body shops, as per previous claims, characterised by the fact that it comprises a first cursor (33), suitable for sliding along said central rod or tubular (32), equipped with a locking element (B5), suitable for allowing or preventing the translation of said first cursor (33) along said central rod or tubular (32) and where a tubular guide (34) is fixed to said first cursor (33), orthogonal to said central rod or tubular 05 / 08 / 2024 (32).

8. Support for bodybuilders, as per previous claims, characterised in that in proximity to each end of said tubular guide (34) there is a locking element (B6) suitable for locking a first extension rod (35a), inserted and housed in said tubular guide (34), 9. Support for body shops, as per previous claims, characterised in that at the opposite end of said first extension rod (35a) there is an element (36a) for hooking and locking the bumper.

10. Said first extension rod (35a) and said tubular guide (34) have sections and locks (B6) such as to allow relative rotation between said first extension rod (35a) and said tubular guide (34).

11. Support for body shops, as per previous claims, characterised by the fact that it comprises a second cursor (37a, 37b), suitable for sliding along said first extension rods (35a), comprising two tubular elements (37a, 37b) integral with each other and arranged with an orthogonal component between them, of which a first tubular element (37a) is suitable for sliding along said first extension rod (3 5a), while a second tubular element (37b) is suitable for housing a second sliding rod (35b) which has, at one end, an element (36b) for hooking and locking the bumper.

12. Support for body shops, as per previous claims, characterised in that said bumper attachment and locking elements (36a, 36b) are constituted by a spring clamp (36a, 36b). 05 / 08 / 2024 13. Support for body shops, as per previous claims, characterised in that said base element comprises at least one pair of wheels (R2) with aligned axles and at least one pair of aligned wheels with parallel axles (RI).