Device for suspending a bridle and use of the device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for suspending a bridle, in particular a bridle holder and / or a halter holder, comprising at least one base body having at least one wall-contact portion, a rest portion and an outer surface opposite the wall-contact portion, where the wall-contact portion is attachable to the wall portion by means of attachment means and is arranged to be attached to the wall portion in a corresponding attachment position. The present invention further relates to the use of such a device.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for suspending a bridle, in particular a bridle holder and / or a halter holder, comprising at least one base body having at least one wall abutment portion, a rest portion and an outer surface opposite to the wall abutment portion, whereby the wall abutment portion is attachable to the wall portion by means of an attachment means and is arranged to be attached to the wall portion in a corresponding attachment position, whereby the rest portion is oriented in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity and is configured to rest the bridle and / or halter from the direction of the outer surface, whereby the bridle and / or halter are supported and suspended on the rest portion in the rest position and are held in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity. The present invention further relates to the use of such a device for suspending a bridle.

[0002] In particular in stables, exercise stables, stalls and other animal housing facilities for horses or other domesticated animals, e.g. used for riding, it is necessary to have animal bridles, e.g. bridles or halters, ready for use by the zookeeper or rider. For this purpose, for example, bridle or halter holders are known which are attached to the building walls, to the stall partitions, to the stall front or, for example, to a wooden partition, from which the bridle can be hung. For this purpose, for example, screws are used, by means of which a corresponding device is attached. In this case, the problem often arises, for example, that horses are housed in other stables, and therefore no permanent changes must be made to the building equipment. For such cases, for example, hooked or clamped bridle or halter holders are known. Such bridle or halter holders are hung, for example, on the stall partitions, on the front side of the front wall or in another suitable place near the horse, and are fixed in position by gravity. Such arrangements often run into the horse's stall and can become dislodged by being thrown off by the animals, often creating a risk of injury to the animals.

[0003] DE 10 2005 008 227 A1 describes a saddle and bridle holder. In this case, a horse-head-shaped steel body is attached at an angle to a wall and can support a saddle as well as a bridle. The steel body can be screwed to the wall via a plate. This structure is also suitable for sitting in the saddle for leisure and for allowing, for example, children to have the simulated experience of horse riding.

[0004] German Utility Model No. 20214204 discloses a saddle holder, in which a cantilever arm is used to support the saddle, which protrudes quite significantly from the wall and is fastened to the wall, for example by means of a screw, via a retaining plate.

[0005] US 2008 / 0105632 A1 describes a support frame for riding accessories that is hung by U-shaped clips, for example, on a fence or stall divider, so that a bridle and riding accessories can be hung on the hooks.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to improve upon the prior art.

[0007] This problem is solved by a device for suspending a bridle, in particular a bridle holder and / or a halter holder, comprising at least one base body, the at least one base body having at least one wall abutment portion, a mounting portion and an outer surface opposite to the wall abutment portion, the wall abutment portion being mountable to the wall portion by means of mounting means and arranged to be mounted corresponding to the wall portion in a mounting position, the mounting portion being oriented in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity and configured to mount the bridle and / or halter from the direction of the outer surface, whereby the bridle and / or halter is supported and suspended on the mounting portion in the mounting position and held in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity, the mounting means comprising a first magnet, the first magnet being mechanically attached inside or in contact with the at least one base body and arranged corresponding to the wall abutment portion, the holding force of the first magnet enabling mounting of the at least one base body on a metal wall portion.

[0008] This allows the corresponding device to be attached solely by magnetic forces, for example to compartment partitions, compartment fronts, wall protective coverings, etc., which are widely used, especially in animal keeping facilities for horses, which are at least partially made of metal. Furthermore, the configuration of the attachment means with the first magnet offers the possibility of flexible use of the corresponding device, without damaging or leaving marks on the respective wall parts. Furthermore, the correspondingly flat configuration between the wall abutment part and the outer surface allows the device to be configured in such a way that it protrudes minimally into the animal keeping area, and thus removal, for example by the animal, is impossible or difficult.

[0009] In this context, the following terms are explained:

[0010] "Device for suspending a bridle" denotes a device suitable for suspending a "bridle", i.e. a rope-like interlaced textile for leading animals for riding and drafting. In this case, such a bridle has a so-called head frame consisting of a belt for the animal's head, as well as a so-called lead rope and / or reins which can be led by the rider's hand in order to lead the animal. In this case, in particular "bridles", i.e. bridles with a bit, as well as "halters", i.e. bridles without a bit, are known. What is common to the various configurations of bridles in this case is that they often consist of a number of belts, for example leather or textile belts, which makes them extremely difficult to suspend. In this case, "suspending" denotes in particular that the bridle is temporarily placed in a fixed position and is held in place in particular by gravity alone.

[0011] "Base" refers to a body that substantially forms the device, which may be made of, for example, plastic, wood or metal. In this case, it is mentioned that the "base" is at least one base, but may also be made of several base parts, for example to simplify the production and / or packaging of the device. In this case, several base parts are assembled to form the base, and for example the individual functions or functional elements of the base may be attached to or in different base parts. Thus, the following reference to the "base" also covers alternative configurations with several base parts. In this case, the base is processed in such a way that it is provided with "wall parts", i.e. "wall abutment parts", which may be arranged, for example, on metal components or metal plates. In this case, the wall abutment parts are in particular formed substantially flat or partially flat, so that surface contact at the respective wall parts is possible.

[0012] In contrast, a "mounting portion" is a physical portion of the base or a physical area disposed on the base on which a corresponding bridle can be mounted for temporary suspension. Opposite the wall-contacting portion, i.e. substantially opposite the wall-contacting portion, is disposed an "outer surface," which need not have a particular shape. In this case, the outer surface faces the user and is oriented in a direction in which a corresponding bridle can be suspended from the device.

[0013] In this case, the "attachment means" is any means by which the wall abutment part can be attached to the wall part. For example, such an attachment means is a screw or a hook, in particular in the generic device. According to the invention, a "magnet" is provided here, i.e. an object which can generate a magnetic field around itself and thus generate a magnetic attraction force, for example to a metal object. In this case, each magnet generates a corresponding "holding force" which acts on the metal surface or metal object as the mechanical adhesion force of the magnet. In this case, the "attachment position" refers to a typical use position of the device according to the invention, in which the wall abutment part is attached to the wall part, i.e. "arranged for corresponding attachment" and in which the holding force acts.

[0014] In this case, the rest part is oriented in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity, i.e. so that the bridle can be held and supported on the rest part only by gravity and cannot, for example, slip off. In this case, in particular, at least a part of the rest part is oriented flat or substantially flat, i.e. horizontally. In this context, "configured for the bridle and / or halter to be placed from the direction of the outer surface" describes a configuration of the rest part in which the bridle can be guided in the direction of the wall part and then placed on the rest part, in which case, for example, the rest part is processed and shaped in such a way that a stable state is created with the bridle placed on it.

[0015] In this context, "resting position" refers to the position of use of the bridle, e.g. where one or more belt straps or lines of the bridle are resting on a resting part and the bridle is suspended, e.g. on a steel wall, thereby eliminating ground contact and associated dirt.

[0016] According to the invention, the first magnet is "mechanically attached in or on the substrate", i.e. for example pressed into the substrate, glued to the substrate or connected to the substrate by a screw fastening, so that the magnetic force emitted by the magnet is mechanically transferred to the substrate, so that the magnet acts as a holding device, i.e. as a mounting means for the substrate on a metal surface. For example, the magnet may be in a substrate formed as a plastic injection molded part, around which the plastic is directly injected, or otherwise embedded in the substrate or in one or more substrate parts.

[0017] For example, in order to allow the device to be adapted to various bases or metal structures of various adhesion strengths, the attachment means may comprise second, third and / or further magnets, which are mechanically attached to the interior of the base and are arranged in correspondence with the wall abutment, so that attachment of the base to the metal wall part is possible by the holding force of the second, third and / or further magnets. In this case, for example, the respective holding forces or the sum of the holding forces of the different magnets may be set so that the corresponding total holding force is sufficient to reliably hold the weight of the device and the weight of the halter and / or bridle. For example, in this case, the total holding force may be two or three times the holding force required in static applications, so as to reliably avoid tearing or dropping of the device due to external forces applied when removing the halter or bridle.

[0018] In this case, the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnets can be mechanically attached to the base body in particular in various geometric arrangements, so that, for example, a maximum mounting area is covered based on a rectangular arrangement and / or the geometric shapes that often arise, for example, based on corresponding arrangement patterns, are reflected in the steel wall, for example in a T-shaped joint of a steel support.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet are in particular inserted completely into the wall-abutment portion.

[0020] In this case, "fully inserted" refers to a state in which each magnet is substantially completely housed within the local surrounding contour of the wall abutment part, so that the components of each magnet do not protrude beyond the wall abutment part at all or only minimally, so that each magnet is mechanically protected as best as possible in the wall abutment part and can exert its best possible holding force by abutting on the wall abutment part in a surface-like manner. Alternatively, each magnet can be surrounded by a part of the wall abutment part or by a part of a base body or base body part forming the wall abutment part, for example by a base body formed by injection molding.

[0021] In particular, the outer surface of the first, second, third and / or further magnets, in particular of each magnet, facing the wall portion, forms a partial wall portion of the wall abutment portion, whereby a direct or substantially direct contact of each magnet can be achieved, in order to reduce the distance to zero in the best case, whereby the holding force of each magnet is formed completely and as best as possible, in which case technically occurring differences or, for example, minimal overlaps between the magnets and parts of the base body are included.

[0022] In one embodiment, the mounting portion is curved in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity in the mounting position, such that the mounting portion is formed as an arch portion, and each edge portion of the arch portion is located lower than the central portion of the arch portion along the direction of gravity.

[0023] Such a curve, for example formed similarly to a bridge arch, aids in the secure placement and retention of the bridle so that slipping off is as unlikely as possible, and in this case also provides a high level of comfort while at the same time ensuring the best possible protection of the bridle.

[0024] "Against the direction of gravity" refers to the "upward" direction in the normal position of the device, whereby each edge portion, i.e., the areas disposed substantially parallel to the wall portions from the central portion to each side, is disposed below each central portion.

[0025] In particular in this case, the direction of curvature of the arch portion is parallel or substantially parallel to the wall abutment portion, and thus the axis of curvature is formed perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the wall abutment portion, so that the bridle and / or halter is arranged parallel or substantially parallel to the wall portion in the resting position. This configuration makes it possible to provide a device which projects as flat as possible from the respective wall portion, which makes it extremely unlikely that the bridle will be torn off, for example by the horse or the rider. This minimizes the risk of injuries, for example to the horse, particularly if the outer surface is formed curved and / or rounded.

[0026] In one embodiment, a first edge ridge and / or a second edge ridge are correspondingly arranged on the support part, and each edge ridge is formed protruding in the direction opposite to the direction of gravity compared to the support part, so that slipping of the bridle, in particular the bridle or halter, in the direction of the wall abutment part and / or in the direction of the outer surface in the support position is made difficult and / or prevented.

[0027] Such "edge ridges" are for example raised volumes along the transition line between the rest part and the outer surface, which form an edge for the bridle, over which the bridle must be overcome in the opposite direction to the direction of gravity in order to move it, thus avoiding the bridle from falling off unintentionally.

[0028] In order to be able to attach tools, such as picking tools or other hoof processing tools, directly to the device, an auxiliary magnet or a number of auxiliary magnets are correspondingly arranged on the outer contact surface of the base body, the auxiliary magnets being configured and / or arranged to attach and hold the metal tool on the outer contact surface. In this case, the outer contact surface may be arranged, for example, on the outer surface of the base body or on another surface, so that the metal tool can be attached to the outer surface of the device or below the device by magnetic holding force, for example by the auxiliary magnet or by the auxiliary magnets. In this case, the auxiliary magnets are arranged, for example, close to the respective outer contact surface, so that a corresponding holding force is sufficient and / or the distance to the metal tool in the holding position is sufficiently small to hold the metal tool.

[0029] In this case, in one alternative embodiment, each auxiliary magnet is arranged correspondingly to and / or arranged on the outer surface, whereby the outer contact surface is arranged on the outer surface.

[0030] In one alternative embodiment, the auxiliary magnet or magnets are inserted flush in particular on the outer contact surface, in particular on the outer surface.

[0031] In one alternative embodiment, the first magnet, the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet, the auxiliary magnet and / or the auxiliary magnets comprise neodymium magnets and / or pot magnets. In this case, "neodymium magnet" refers to a magnet that is made, in particular, of an alloy of neodymium, iron and boron and has a particularly strong permanent magnetic adhesion. "Pot magnet" refers to a magnet that is formed in a pot shape, which, due to its geometric shape, has a particularly advantageous arrangement of the magnetic field lines and thus has an increased adhesion compared to, for example, flat magnets.

[0032] In one further aspect the problem is solved by the use of a device according to the above described embodiments for suspending a bridle, in particular for suspending a bridle and / or a halter.

[0033] This allows a suitable bridle to be supported particularly simply and reliably, so that the rider can place the bridle securely without endangering the animal, for example in connection with the keeping or preparation of the horse, or having to consider the bridle falling off.

[0034] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to examples. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the bridle holder attached to the compartment bulkhead; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the bridle holder shown in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] 3 is a schematic side view of the bridle holder shown in FIG. 1, seen from the opposite direction to that of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic view of the bridle holder shown in FIGS. 1 to 3. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a bridle holder in an extended application. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an alternative use of the bridle holder shown in FIG. 5.

[0036] The bridle holder 101 has an integral base body 102, which forms a wall-contact portion 103 in the form of a smooth surface. Via the wall-contact portion 103, the bridle holder is attached to a compartment bulkhead 201, here a metal frame 203. This compartment bulkhead 201 is shown here by way of example, for example the front wall of the compartment and / or a separate metal unit may also be used. Approximately perpendicular to the wall-contact portion 103, the base body 102 forms a curved rest portion 104, which is formed upwards in the form of an arch portion 105. On the underside, the base body 102 has a lower edge 107, which is formed slightly curved downwards for aesthetic reasons.

[0037] The arch portion 105 is formed with a central raised portion 121 and end regions 123 which descend downwardly from the raised portion 121 to generally form an upwardly curved rest portion 104 for supporting, for example, a bridle.

[0038] In the direction of the wall abutment part 103, an edge 125 is arranged along the arch part 105, which edge 125 is formed substantially horizontally. This horizontal edge 125 is then bent along the arch part 105, resulting in a curved cylindrical surface. On the outer surface 127 of the base body 102 facing away from the wall abutment part 103, a ridged edge 126 is formed, which terminates the support part 104. The edge 125 and the ridged edge 126 on both sides thereby limit the falling of a bridle, for example suspended on the bridle holder 101, and furthermore define the groove-like cross section of the support part 104. The support part 104 is thus formed as an arch-shaped curved groove.

[0039] An inner curved portion 128 is arranged on the underside of the mounting portion 104, i.e. on the underside of the base body 102, and forms a transition from the edge ridge 126 towards the free space 129. That is, the bridle holder 101 is formed with a hollowed-out underside, which reduces the weight of the bridle holder 101.

[0040] A magnet 131 is inserted into the wall abutment portion 103, which allows for magnetic attachment of the partition 201 of the compartment with the contact portion 181 to the frame 203 with a contact surface formed flush with the wall abutment portion 103. It should be noted that although the magnet 131 is illustrated as a single magnet, multiple magnets may be inserted or positioned in the area of ​​the wall abutment portion 103, for example to support a larger weight or load or to form a larger contact surface extended by multiple magnets.

[0041] In the region of the lower edge 107, a further magnet 133 is inserted, which allows the attachment of a metallic tool, in this example a hoof pick 301. For this purpose, the magnet 133 is inserted in the base body 102 in the example shown, substantially flush with the lower edge 107, and allows the hoof pick 301 with its handle 303 and brush 305 to be suspended at a metallic pick hook further arranged on the hoof pick 301. In this case, magnets similar to the magnet 133 can also be arranged in the region of the lower edge 107, for example in the region of the inner curve 128 and / or the free space 129, so that further or further tools can be magnetically suspended.

[0042] In this case, the bridle holder 101 is used as follows.

[0043] The bridle holder can then be magnetically attached to any metallic object, such as frame 203, by bringing the wall-abutting portion into contact with frame 203 and by the holding or adhesive force of magnet 131, for example in a rented or boarding stable, so that the bridle holder 101 is immovably attached to frame 203. In this case, the raised portion 121 is facing upwards, so that the rest portion 104 faces upwards. A bridle, such as a halter or bridle, can then be hung on the grooved rest portion 104, so that the bridle does not rest on the ground and, for example, does not get dirty. In this case, another tool removed from the stable, such as brush 301, can be placed on magnet 133 or on a further magnet arranged similarly to magnet 133, so that both hands remain free, so that, for example, one can brush the horse and still quickly grab brush 301. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 101 Bridle Holder 102 Base 103 Wall contact part 104 Placement part 105 Arch part 107 Lower edge 121 Ridge 123 End area 125 Edge 126 Ridge 127 Exterior 128 Inner curve 129 Free Space 131 Magnet 133 Magnet 141 Contact surface 181 Contact part 201 Partition wall 203 Frame 301 Hoof Pick 303 Pattern 305 Brush 307 Pick Hook

Claims

1. A device (101) for suspending a bridle, in particular a bridle holder and / or a halter holder, comprising at least one base body (102) having at least one wall-contacting portion (103), a resting portion (104) and an outer surface (127) opposite said wall-contacting portion (103), said wall-contacting portion (103) being attachable to a wall portion (203) by means of attachment means (131) and in the attached position being attached to said wall portion (203). a device (101) arranged to be attached correspondingly to a part (203), the placing part (104) being oriented in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity and configured to place a bridle and / or a halter from the direction of the outer surface (127), whereby the bridle and / or the halter are supported and suspended by the placing part (104) in the placing position and are held in the direction opposite to the direction of gravity, the attachment means (131) comprises a first magnet (131), which is mechanically attached inside or in contact with the at least one base body (102) and is arranged corresponding to the wall abutment portion (103), and the holding force of the first magnet (131) enables attachment of the at least one base body (102) to the metal wall portion (203). Device (101).

2. 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting means (131) comprises a second magnet, a third magnet and / or a further magnet, which are mechanically attached inside the base (102) and arranged corresponding to the wall abutment portion (103), so that mounting of the base (102) on the metal wall portion (203) is made possible by the holding force of the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet.

3. 3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the first magnet (131), the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet are in particular completely inserted into the wall-abutment part (103).

4. 4. The device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein an outer surface (141) of the first magnet (131), the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet, in particular of each magnet (131), facing the wall portion (203), forms a partial wall portion (141) of the wall abutment portion (103).

5. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the support portion (104) is curved in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity in the mounting position, such that the support portion (104) is formed as an arch portion (105), and edge portions (123) of the arch portion (105) are each positioned lower than a central portion (121) of the arch portion (105) along the direction of gravity.

6. 6. A device according to claim 5, wherein the direction of curvature of the arch portion (105) is parallel or substantially parallel to the wall abutment portion (103), and thus the axis of curvature is formed perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the wall abutment portion (103), so that the bridle and / or the halter is arranged parallel or substantially parallel to the wall portion (203) in the said placement position.

7. 4. A device according to claim 1, wherein a first edge ridge (125) and / or a second edge ridge (126) are arranged on the support portion, and each edge ridge (125, 126) is formed to protrude in the direction opposite to the direction of gravity compared to the support portion (104), so that slipping of the bridle, in particular the bridle or the halter, in the direction of the wall abutment portion (103) and / or the outer surface (127) in the support position is made difficult and / or prevented.

8. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein an auxiliary magnet (133) or a plurality of auxiliary magnets are arranged correspondingly on the outer contact surface (107, 128) of the base body (102), the auxiliary magnets (133) being configured and / or arranged to attach and hold a metal tool (301) to the outer contact surface (107, 128).

9. 9. The device according to claim 8, wherein the auxiliary magnet (133) or a plurality of the auxiliary magnets are arranged corresponding to and / or on the outer surface (127), whereby the outer contact surface (107, 128) is arranged on the outer surface (127).

10. 9. The device according to claim 8, wherein the auxiliary magnet (133) or the auxiliary magnets are inserted flush in particular with the outer contact surface (107, 128), in particular with the outer surface (127).

11. 4. The device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the first magnet (131), the second magnet, the third magnet and / or the further magnet, the auxiliary magnet (133) and / or the auxiliary magnets comprise neodymium magnets and / or pot magnets.

12. Use of a device (101) according to any one of claims 1 to 3 for suspending a bridle, in particular a bridle and / or a halter.

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