Adapter as insert for a plastic grating multi-purpose module

Abstract

The invention relates to an adapter (1; 400; 500; 600) for mounting in a plastic grating multi-purpose module, comprising at least one cylindrical main part (2; 402; 502; 602), wherein: the at least one cylindrical main part (2; 402; 502; 602) comprises at least two portions (3, 4; 404, 406, 408; 504, 506, 508; 604, 606, 608); and the lateral surface of at least one portion (3, 4; 404, 406, 408; 504, 506, 508; 604, 606, 608) comprises at least one recess (5; 405; 505; 605).

Description

[0001] Adapter as insert for a plastic grid multi-purpose module

[0002] Description

[0003] The present invention relates to an adapter as an insert for a plastic grid multi-purpose module.

[0004] background

[0005] In modern pastures or paddocks, plastic mesh multi-purpose modules are used to prevent the ground covering from being washed away or undermined, thus preventing injury to the animals fenced in there. Since conventional plastic mesh multi-purpose modules are laid over a large area, the possibility of subsequently securely fixing fence posts for enclosures or other signage in the ground is ruled out. The fully installed plastic mesh multi-purpose module prevents this. Even with other surface reinforcements, such as parking lots, heavy-duty driveways, or other heavily used surfaces with installed plastic mesh multi-purpose modules, subsequent signage is ruled out. The same applies to appropriately installed plastic mesh multi-purpose modules on roof surfaces.

[0006] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a coupling for geometric bodies, such as fence posts, signage, or other vertically extending components, so that they can be safely and reliably installed, even retrofitted, into already installed plastic mesh multi-purpose modules. Furthermore, the object of the present invention is to facilitate the assembly of the geometric bodies, signage, or other vertically extending components and to provide them particularly quickly and easily.

[0007] Solution

[0008] The problem is solved by the technical features specified in claim 1.

[0009] At the core of the application is an adapter for installation in a plastic grid multi-purpose module, wherein the adapter has at least one at least partially cylindrical base body. The at least one at least partially cylindrical base body can be divided into at least two sections. Furthermore, the outer surface of at least one section has at least one recess.

[0010] A section can advantageously be understood as a part of the adapter by which it can be divided in its longitudinal and / or transverse extent.

[0011] The adapter proves particularly advantageous because it can be used as a coupling agent in a plastic mesh multi-purpose module. For this purpose, the adapter can have different geometric configurations. Advantageous further developments can be found in the subclaims.

[0012] In an advantageous embodiment, the outer surface of the at least one cylindrical base body has a connecting region at the transition of the at least two sections into one another. This makes it possible to manufacture the at least two sections in multiple parts and then connect them to one another. Thus, by using leftover pieces and subsequently connecting them, manufacturing costs can be advantageously reduced. However, this is not to be understood as limiting, so it is also conceivable for the adapter to be formed in one piece. This can be achieved, for example, by injection molding.

[0013] In a further advantageous embodiment, the connecting area can be designed as a material taper and / or conical and / or rectangular and / or rounded and / or rounded and / or as an elongated, rounded thickening. The connecting area is particularly advantageously rounded. This ensures a good fit of the adapter into the plastic grid multi-purpose module. Ideally, this also facilitates possible removal.

[0014] In a further advantageous embodiment, the at least two sections have the same or a different diameter. This ensures that the adapter can be accommodated in a plastic grid multi-purpose module, for example, only up to the connection area. For example, at least one upper section can therefore be used as a spacer. In a further advantageous embodiment, the cross section of the at least one recess has a C-shaped, U-shaped, rectangular, portal-shaped or other polyhedral shape. Particularly advantageously, the at least one recess has a U-shape. Particularly advantageously, this can be rounded.Since the at least one recess is usually formed by subtractive manufacturing, a simple shape that allows a subtractive tool, such as a milling cutter, to easily penetrate the material and remove material in even paths offers advantages. These include, among other things, rapid production and easy programming of the milling machine.

[0015] Advantageously, the at least one recess extends toward the center and simultaneously vertically upward. The base of the recess is advantageously perpendicular to the associated side surfaces, which define the depth of the at least one recess. This is advantageous because it allows for simple manufacturing and thus reduces costs.

[0016] Advantageously, the depth of the recess can be up to one third of the diameter of the cylindrical base body, in particular of one of the sections in which the recess is located. Particularly advantageously, the depth of the recess can be up to one quarter of the diameter of the cylindrical base body, in particular of one of the sections in which the recess is located. This can ensure that the at least one recess leaves enough space for the hook and / or the locking element in the plastic grid multi-purpose module, so that at least two plastic grid multi-purpose modules can be connected to one another. Furthermore, limiting the depth of the at least one recess to a maximum of one quarter of the diameter of the section in which the at least one recess is located can be made possible.This advantageously allows, for example, a further recess to be formed with an angular offset of 80 ° - 100 ° without restricting the function of the adapter.

[0017] In a further advantageous embodiment, the cover surface of the at least one cylindrical base body has at least one first receptacle for at least one first connecting element. The at least one first connecting element is arranged in and / or on the at least one first receptacle so that it can be mounted. Thus, the at least one first connecting element can be arranged and / or fastened on and / or in the at least one cylindrical base body.

[0018] Further advantageously, the at least one first receptacle is designed as a through-opening. This allows the at least one first connecting element to be inserted through the at least one cylindrical base body. This enables simple assembly of the at least one first connecting element.

[0019] Advantageously, the at least one first receptacle is designed as an opening, for example, as a bore. Particularly advantageously, the at least one bore has an internal thread. This allows a first connecting element to be easily mounted in the at least one first receptacle.

[0020] Furthermore, the at least one adapter can have at least one first connecting element. Advantageously, the at least one first connecting element can be a screw or

[0021] Bolt or pin or rod or double pin. This allows the adapter to be connected to at least one attachment in a particularly advantageous manner. The at least one connecting element enables a simple and standardized connection to be established. It is particularly advantageous for the at least one connecting element to be designed as a screw. This makes it easy to replace and use.

[0022] In a further advantageous embodiment, the base surface of the at least one cylindrical base body has at least one further receptacle for at least one further connecting element. Thus, the at least one further connecting element can be arranged and / or fastened on and / or in the at least one cylindrical base body.

[0023] Further advantageously, the at least one further receptacle is designed as a through-opening. This allows the at least one further connecting element to be inserted through the at least one cylindrical base body. This enables simple assembly of the at least one further connecting element.

[0024] Advantageously, the at least one further receptacle is designed as a bore. Particularly advantageously, the at least one bore has an internal thread. This allows a further connecting element to be easily mounted in the at least one further receptacle.

[0025] Furthermore, the at least one adapter can have at least one further connecting element. Advantageously, the at least one further connecting element can be designed as a screw, bolt, pin, rod, or double pin. Particularly advantageously, the adapter can thereby be connected to at least one attachment or anchored in the ground.

[0026] In a further advantageous embodiment, the at least one first connecting element and the at least one further connecting element are connected to one another by at least one coupling element. In this case, the at least one first receptacle and the at least one further receptacle are particularly advantageously formed by a common through-opening. This allows the at least one first connecting element, which is connected here to the at least one further connecting element, to be inserted through the cylindrical base body.

[0027] For example, the at least one coupling element can be designed as a disc. This allows for easy assembly of the at least one connecting element.

[0028] In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the at least one coupling element is designed as a stopper. This prevents the connecting elements from slipping if the at least one through-opening is advantageously stepped, in particular countersunk.

[0029] In a further advantageous embodiment, the adapter has a total of three sections. Particularly advantageously, in this embodiment, the first section forms the upper cover surface, whereas the third section forms the lower base surface. The second section is fixedly arranged between the first and third sections.

[0030] In a further advantageous embodiment, at least two sections have the same or a different diameter. For example, at least one upper section can be used as a spacer or stop. In the simplest case, an upper section can be understood as a cover surface. This can, for example, be greater than or equal to the diameter of the second section arranged thereon. The cover surface advantageously has a larger diameter since the projection also forms a support surface. The second section advantageously has a cylindrical basic shape or a cylindrically widening basic shape. The outer surface of the second section can be closed or interrupted by one or more recesses.

[0031] Furthermore, it is also conceivable that the cylindrical basic shape tapers and / or widens towards one end of the second section.

[0032] Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if the three sections have the same overall diameter. This advantageously results in a cylindrical shape of the adapter in this exemplary embodiment. This enables particularly easy insertion of the adapter into corresponding cylindrical hollow bodies of plastic mesh multi-purpose modules. In this geometry, the adapter functions as a sealing plug.

[0033] In a further advantageous embodiment, it has proven advantageous if at least one outwardly projecting projection is provided on the lower, third section. The projection can particularly advantageously extend in the plane of the lower section. Depending on the embodiment, it is of course conceivable to provide more than one such projection. It has proven advantageous, for example, to provide two mutually opposite, laterally projecting projections on the third section. This, too, is of course not to be understood as limiting, so that it is also conceivable that, for example, four laterally projecting projections are arranged on the third section, with two projections in each case being located opposite one another.The laterally projecting projections enable the adapter described here to be detachably coupled to a plastic grid multi-purpose module via a bayonet mechanism.

[0034] Particularly advantageous for this purpose, the plastic grid multi-purpose module, advantageously a cylindrical hollow body of the third type, has at least one formed through-opening to which the adapter can be coupled via the at least one projection of the third section. After an advantageous vertical introduction of the adapter, it can be rotated in the cylindrical hollow body of the third type by a predeterminable angle, for example by 45° or 90°, so that the at least one projection of the adapter interacts with the corresponding wall of the cylindrical hollow body of the third type and, for example, is gripped and held by this.

[0035] In a further advantageous embodiment, it has proven advantageous if the at least one projection is flattened on at least one side surface. This is advantageous because it can significantly facilitate screwing into the subsequent plastic grid multi-purpose component and, in particular, can prevent jamming during screwing. It has proven particularly advantageous if the at least one side surface is rounded.

[0036] In a further advantageous embodiment, the second section has a ribbed structure. This proves to be particularly important because the ribbed structure provides particularly high stability with respect to compressive forces while saving material.

[0037] In a further advantageous embodiment, the rib structure is stretched from first longitudinal rib elements and rib elements running transversely thereto. Longitudinal rib elements are advantageously understood to mean the rib elements which form in the longitudinal extension of the adapter. In the simplest case, the longitudinal rib elements are also connections between the first and the third section. The further rib elements running transversely thereto are advantageously arranged at regular distances from one another. In the simplest case, the transverse rib elements form individual transverse planes. The geometric arrangement of the rib elements relative to one another creates a large number of recesses.

[0038] Depending on the design, the adapter may have a different number of recesses or projections.

[0039] Advantageously, the at least one recess in the rib structure extends toward the center and simultaneously vertically upwards and / or downwards. The base area of ​​the recess is advantageously perpendicular to the associated side surfaces, which define the depth of the at least one recess. This is advantageous because it allows for simple manufacturing and thus saves costs.

[0040] Advantageously, the depth of the recess can be up to one third of the diameter of the cylindrical base body, in particular of one of the sections in which the recess is located. Particularly advantageously, the depth of the recess can be up to one quarter of the diameter of the cylindrical base body, in particular of one of the sections in which the recess is located. This can ensure that the at least one recess leaves enough space for the hook and / or the locking element in the plastic grid multi-purpose module, so that at least two plastic grid multi-purpose modules can be connected to one another. Furthermore, limiting the depth of the at least one recess to a maximum of one quarter of the diameter of the section in which the at least one recess is located can be made possible.This advantageously allows, for example, a further recess to be formed with an angular offset of 80 ° - 100 ° without restricting the function of the adapter.

[0041] In a further advantageous embodiment, the cover surface, which can be referred to as the first section, has at least one first receptacle, which can also be referred to as an opening, for at least one first connecting element. The receptacle is advantageously designed as a through-opening. The connecting element can be at least partially inserted and / or passed through and / or fixed in the first receptacle. The sections of the base body are particularly advantageously divided only for better understanding. The adapter itself is advantageously manufactured in one piece. The adapter is advantageously made of plastic. It can be injection-molded or 3D-printed. The first receptacle thus also advantageously extends both through the cover surface and at least in sections, advantageously completely, through the second section.

[0042] The first image spans different areas with different diameters inside the second section.

[0043] It is particularly advantageous to provide an additional internal thread in one area. This can be screwed into the plastic itself. Furthermore, it is also conceivable, particularly to ensure the adapter can be reused, for a self-tapping thread, for example made of brass or other alloys or metals, to be permanently arranged in one area. This is advantageous because it means that connecting elements such as screws that are required when using the adapter can be screwed in and / or unscrewed several times. Furthermore, this type of thread is advantageous because it can be screwed from bottom to top as well as from top to bottom. The adapter is therefore particularly flexible in its use.

[0044] In a further advantageous embodiment, the receptacle inside the adapter, which is formed by the base body, can be divided into several areas.

[0045] A first region extends downwards from the cover surface, i.e. in the longitudinal direction. As the length continues downwards towards the third section, a second region with a reduced diameter adjoins it. The diameter is advantageously at least 5% smaller than the diameter of the first region. The internal thread is advantageously arranged in this second region. This internal thread can be cut into the material itself. However, it is also conceivable for an additional, self-tapping internal thread, made of brass for example, to be arranged in this second region. The internal thread is particularly advantageously positioned in such a way that connecting elements, such as screws, can be inserted and locked from above, i.e. from the cover surface of the adapter, and from below, i.e. from the third section towards the cover surface of the adapter.This makes it possible for the first time to use the adapter universally. It is possible to insert connecting elements into the adapter, at least partially, from the top surface. At the same time, however, it is also possible to insert connecting elements into the adapter from below, so that the fixation, for example, by screwing in the connecting element, takes place toward the top surface.

[0046] The second area is followed by a third area, which has an even smaller diameter. This third area can optionally be followed by a fourth area. This fourth area can, for example, be designed with a diameter that widens downwards, i.e., extends away from the cover surface. This facilitates the insertion of a connecting element into the adapter body from below.

[0047] Furthermore, the adapter can also be designed such that its longitudinal extent is significantly extended. In this exemplary embodiment, a one-piece component is provided which advantageously has a cylindrical shape with at least one laterally projecting projection at a first free end. In a further advantageous embodiment, it is conceivable for the cover surface to have at least one, advantageously two further recesses. The recesses are advantageously designed as engagement openings. Furthermore, the two engagement openings are arranged diametrically opposite one another, with the receptacle, which is advantageously designed as an opening, being arranged between the two engagement openings. The arrangement of the engagement openings is advantageously symmetrical. This is advantageous because the two engagement openings can be used to fix the adapter during assembly.It is conceivable to use an auxiliary tool, such as a flex wrench, to engage the two access openings, thereby ensuring sufficient fixation while assembly is in progress. This is particularly advantageous if the adapter has already been inserted and locked into a plastic mesh multi-purpose module, at least in sections. If a connecting element, such as a screw, is then to be screwed in, the adapter itself can be secured via the access openings to prevent accidental rotation during the screwing process.

[0048] Furthermore, the invention also relates to a plastic grid multi-purpose system, with at least one plastic grid multi-purpose module, in which an adapter, as described above, is coupled. For this purpose, the plastic grid multi-purpose module advantageously has at least one first type of cylindrical hollow body arranged at a distance from one another, which together with non-linearly extending connecting struts span a frame, wherein at least one further, second type of cylindrical hollow body is arranged within the stretched frame and at least one cylindrical hollow body of the second type is connected via at least one connecting web to at least one cylindrical hollow body of the first type, and wherein furthermore at least one cylindrical hollow body of the third type, which is connected via at least one connecting web to the at least one cylindrical hollow body of the second type,wherein the at least one cylindrical hollow body of the third type has at least one recess and / or at least one through-opening in its lateral surface and / or a bottom portion, wherein all cylindrical hollow bodies have the same orientation, wherein the adapter is coupled to the cylindrical hollow body of the third type.

[0049] It has proven particularly advantageous if the at least one projection of the adapter forms a positive and / or non-positive connection with the at least one recess and / or at least one through-opening and / or a base section of the plastic grid multi-purpose module. This provides a connection that can also be subsequently released.

[0050] Furthermore, the present invention also relates to the use of at least one adapter for mounting pasture fence posts and / or fence posts and / or boundary elements and / or field markings and / or signage and / or lighting and / or vertically upwardly extending components and / or pipes and / or rods in a plastic grid multi-purpose module.

[0051] The adapter is particularly advantageous for firmly and securely mounting electric fence posts in a plastic mesh multi-purpose module. The adapter protects the electric fence post, especially if it is made of wood, from standing water, as it can create a gap between it and the ground material. Ideally, this increases the lifespan of the electric fence post, as it does not rot as quickly. Of course, this is not a limitation; any other geometric body can also be coupled with the adapter. In the simplest case, this coupling is achieved by means of a screw connection or a click mechanism.

[0052] It is also conceivable to use the adapter advantageously as a placeholder. This is advantageous when, when laying several plastic grid multi-purpose modules as a flat composite, it is not yet clear where signage or posts may need to be inserted later. In this case, an adapter can be inserted at each of the locations, or more precisely in the corresponding possible cylindrical hollow bodies. This advantageously prevents the cylindrical hollow body from being filled with free-flowing material when it is filled. This means that the adapter can be removed from the cylindrical hollow body later in a particularly simple and quick manner and the cylindrical hollow body is immediately free to accommodate another adapter or even a pile body.This significantly simplifies planning, as time-consuming cleaning steps, which involve removing the free-flowing material from the cylindrical hollow bodies, can be eliminated. At the same time, subsequent assembly, for example, when moving fences, is significantly faster and easier.

[0053] When used as a placeholder, it has proven advantageous if the upwardly facing cover surface of the adapter is closed. This can be achieved, for example, using an attachable or insertable closure element. In the simplest case, the closure element is designed as a lid or cap. It is also conceivable that the closure element can be completely removed from the cover surface of the adapter, allowing it to be reused.

[0054] This is, of course, not intended to be limiting; it is also conceivable that adapters with a closed cover surface are provided for such placeholders. If the adapter is to be used later, the cover surface can be pierced, for example, to expose a possible through-opening. Thus, such an adapter can be used as a placeholder as well as in the function described above for arranging a pile body.

[0055] Other uses include, for example, the subsequent attachment of signage, lighting, or generally vertically extending components and the like. During assembly, objects such as posts can be placed on the adapter's cover surface and screwed to it via the internal thread. It is also conceivable that angle profiles could be connected to the adapter from above, for example, by screwing.

[0056] The specification of the number as "at least one" means the use of either exactly one element or two elements or three elements or four elements or five elements or any other integer number of elements.

[0057] The adapter is advantageously made of plastic, wood, or metal. The adapter is particularly advantageous because it is made of plastic. This material neither rusts nor rots and can therefore withstand environmental influences well. This is particularly advantageous when used in open fields, as fewer checks for damage to the ground anchors are necessary. Another particularly advantageous feature is that the adapter is made of recycled plastic. This makes the adapter environmentally friendly and allows for cost savings and the conservation of resources.

[0058] Further advantages, features and design options emerge from the following description of non-limiting embodiments.

[0059] Brief description of the drawings

[0060] The drawings show:

[0061] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment;

[0062] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a first embodiment;

[0063] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a first embodiment;

[0064] Figure 4 is a bottom view of the first embodiment;

[0065] Figure 5 is a plan view of the first embodiment

[0066] Figure 6 is a detailed view of a connecting area of ​​the two sections of the first embodiment;

[0067] Figure 7 further detailed view of the connection area of ​​the two

[0068] Sections of the first embodiment; Figure 8 shows a further perspective view of the first embodiment;

[0069] Figure 9 is a further bottom view of the first embodiment;

[0070] Figure 10 is a further perspective view of the first embodiment;

[0071] Figure 11 is a perspective view of a section of a plastic grid multi-purpose module;

[0072] Figure 12 is a perspective view of an adapter of the first embodiment mounted in a section of a plastic grid multi-purpose module;

[0073] Figure 13 is a perspective view of an adapter of the first embodiment mounted in a section of a plastic mesh multi-purpose module with connected electric fence attachment;

[0074] Figure 14 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the adapter in a short version;

[0075] Figure 15 is a perspective bottom view of the second embodiment of the adapter in a short version;

[0076] Figure 16 is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the adapter in long version;

[0077] Figure 17 is a side view of the third embodiment of the adapter in a long version; Figure 18 is a view of a further embodiment of the adapter in a long version;

[0078] Figure 19 is a sectional view of the adapter from Figure 18;

[0079] Figure 20 shows a further embodiment of the second adapter in the short version;

[0080] Figure 21 is a sectional view of the adapter of Figure 20;

[0081] Figure 22 shows another embodiment of an adapter in the middle version;

[0082] Figure 23 is a sectional view of the adapter of Figure 22;

[0083] Figures 24, 25 sectional views of an adapter in the assembled state;

[0084] Figures 26 , 27 Top views of exemplary plastic grid multi-purpose modules .

[0085] Elements with the same reference symbols in the drawings essentially correspond to one another, unless otherwise stated. Furthermore, components that are not essential to understanding the technical teaching disclosed herein are not shown or described. In the following, the reference symbols will not be repeated for all elements already introduced and illustrated, provided that the elements themselves and their function have already been described or are known to a person skilled in the art.

[0086] Detailed description of exemplary embodiments Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an advantageous first embodiment. The adapter 1 is shown with a cylindrical base body 2, which is divided into two sections: an upper section 3 and a section 4 that is vertically offset downwards. It can be seen that the outer diameter of the upper section 3 is larger than the outer diameter of the section 4.

[0087] In addition, section 3 has a receptacle 8 for a connecting element (not shown here), which is arranged centrally in the flat, upwardly facing cover surface of section 3. In this example, the receptacle 8 is shown as a circular opening, such as a through hole or plug-in receptacle.

[0088] It can also be seen that section 4 has a recess 5. In this embodiment, this is U-shaped and has a rounded section at its upper end, from a larger U-shape on the outside of the lateral surface to the inside, resulting in a smaller U-shape at the base of the recess 5. It can also be seen that the recess 5 was made perpendicularly in the lateral surface of section 4, for example, by a milling process. The base surface of the recess 5 is advantageously perpendicular to the associated lateral surface.

[0089] Figure 2 shows a further perspective view of an advantageous embodiment. The adapter 1, the cylindrical base body 2 including sections 3 and 4 and the receptacle 8 for a connecting element (not shown here) can be seen in a similar way to Figure 1. In addition, the basic shape of the recess 5 is U-shaped, as described in Figure 1. In contrast to Figure 1, the recess 5 has a further receptacle 9 for a connecting element (not shown here) and / or a coupling element (not shown here), which is arranged centrally in the underside of section 4. This can be rectangular or circular, for example, and extends vertically upwards from the underside of the adapter 1 up to approximately one eighth of the total height of the adapter 1.

[0090] Figure 3 shows a front view of an advantageous embodiment. The adapter 1, the cylindrical base body 2 including sections 3 and 4, as well as the recess 5 and the receptacle 9 for a connecting element and / or a coupling element (both not shown here) can be seen analogously to Figure 2.

[0091] Figure 4 shows a bottom view of an advantageous first embodiment of Figure 2. The adapter 1, the cylindrical base body 2 including sections 3 and 4, as well as the recess 5 and the receptacle 9 for a connecting element and / or a coupling element (both not shown here) are shown analogously to Figure 2. Sections 3 and 4 are recognizable by their different diameters.

[0092] Figure 5 shows a plan view of an advantageous embodiment. Here, the adapter 1, the cylindrical base body 2, and the receptacle 8 for a connecting element (not shown here) are shown analogously to Figure 1 or Figure 2.

[0093] Figure 6 shows an enlarged view of the connecting region 20 in an advantageous embodiment. Sections 3 and 4 are visible, as described in Figure 1. In this exemplary embodiment, the connecting region is formed as a curve, the radius of which corresponds to half the diameter difference between sections 3 and 4.

[0094] Figure 7 shows a further enlarged view of the connecting region 20 in an advantageous embodiment. Sections 3 and 4, as described in Figure 1, can be seen. In this exemplary embodiment, the connecting region 20 is shown as an S-shaped shoulder. This increases from the diameter of section 4 until the diameter of section 3 is reached. The S-shaped shoulder ends flush with section 3.

[0095] Figure 8 shows a further perspective view of an advantageous embodiment. The adapter 1, the cylindrical base body 2 including the sections 3 and 4, and the receptacle 9 for a connecting element and / or coupling element (both not shown here) are shown analogously to Figure 2. In contrast to Figure 2, in this embodiment of the adapter 1, two recesses 5 can be seen which are arranged almost at right angles to one another. The recesses 5 are U-shaped, as already described in Figure 1.

[0096] Figure 9 shows a bottom view of an advantageous embodiment. The adapter 1, the cylindrical base body 2 as well as the receptacle 9 for a connecting element and / or coupling element (both not shown here) and the two recesses 5 can be seen analogously to Figure 8. The sections 3 and 4 can be identified by their different diameters, as already described in Figure 4. It can also be clearly seen that material was also subtractively removed from the base area of ​​the recesses 5 for the placement of the receptacle 9. Furthermore, in this

[0097] From example clearly shown that the two

[0098] Recesses 5 have an angular offset of 90 °.

[0099] Figure 10 shows a further perspective view of an advantageous embodiment. This shows the adapter 1, the cylindrical base body 2, the sections 3 and 4 and the recess 5 including the receptacle 8 for a connecting element and the receptacle 9 for a connecting and / or coupling element, as described in Figure 2. In contrast to Figure 2, the connecting element 6, which is shown here by way of example as a screw or screw thread, is arranged in the receptacle 8. Furthermore, a connecting element 7, which is designed by way of example as a round rod, is connected to a coupling element 10 which has a cylindrical shape and is shown by way of example as a disk. The coupling element 10 is arranged in the receptacle 9 and is thus in contact with and / or connected to the adapter 1.

[0100] Figure 11 shows a perspective view of a section of an exemplary plastic grid multi-purpose module 100. It can be seen that the plastic grid multi-purpose module 100 has a cylindrical hollow body 104 with an upwardly directed opening. This has a recess 105 on one side which, together with the passage opening 102, is suitable for receiving the locking hook 103 of another plastic grid multi-purpose module (not shown here). The recess 105 is essentially rectangular. The passage opening 102 has a U-shaped contour and is arranged centrally to the recess 105. The locking hook 103 is arranged offset at a right angle to the passage opening 102. It is T-shaped when viewed from above and U-shaped from a frontal view.Figure 12 shows a perspective view of a section of a plastic grid multi-purpose module 100 from Figure 11 with the adapter 1 arranged therein, as can be seen from Figure 1 or Figure 2. Also shown is the receptacle 8 for a connecting element (not shown here).

[0101] Figure 13 shows a further perspective view of an assembled adapter 1, which additionally has a pasture fence attachment 301 via the receptacle 8 (not shown here). Furthermore, it is also conceivable for the adapter 1 and the pasture fence attachment 301 to be formed as a single piece.

[0102] Figure 14 shows a perspective view of a second advantageous embodiment of the adapter 400 in a short version. Here, the cylindrical shape of the base body 402 is particularly evident.

[0103] The base body 402 is formed by the upper, first section 404, the adjoining second section 406 and the third section 408 which terminates on the underside.

[0104] The upper section 404 advantageously has a centrally arranged through-opening 410. Furthermore, the through-opening 410 extends in the longitudinal direction L through the adapter 400.

[0105] The second section 406 is spanned by a rib structure 412. This rib structure 412, in turn, is formed by longitudinally extending rib elements 414 and transversely extending rib elements 416. This creates a plurality of recesses 405 in the imaginary lateral surface of the second section 406. The longitudinally extending rib elements 414 are arranged at a distance from one another.

[0106] The transverse rib elements 416 are also arranged at a distance from one another.

[0107] Laterally projecting projections 418 are provided on the third section 408. These projections 418 are required because they can be used for later fixing the adapter 400 in a plastic grid multi-purpose module (not shown here). It has proven particularly advantageous if at least one side surface 420 of the projection 418 is flattened and / or rounded. This can facilitate screwing into the subsequent plastic grid multi-purpose module.

[0108] Figure 15 shows the adapter 400 again in a short version, with the third section 408 shown from below. It is evident that the through-opening 410 is also provided in the third section 408. At the same time, this perspective view from below shows the particularly advantageous design of the projections 418. In this exemplary embodiment, a total of four projections 418 are arranged extending radially outward.

[0109] Figures 16 and 17 show another adapter 500, which is shown here in a long version. The term "long version" advantageously means that the adapter 500 shown here is longer in its longitudinal extent L than the adapter 400 shown in Figure 14.

[0110] The adapter 500 in the long version advantageously has more transverse rib elements 516 than the short version in Figure 14. It has proven advantageous to be able to design the number of transverse rib elements 516 variably, so that the adapter 500 described here can always be manufactured with the appropriate length in a predetermined manner. The adapter 500 shown here also has a centrally arranged through opening 510. Furthermore, the adapter 500 shown here also has projections 518, which are advantageously flattened and / or rounded on one side 520.

[0111] Figure 18 shows a further adapter 500 in the long version. The term “long version” advantageously means that the adapter 500 shown here is longer in its longitudinal extent L than the adapter 400. In contrast to the adapter 500 in Figure 16, the adapter 500 shown here in Figure 18 has additional engagement openings 507 as well as the recesses 505 formed by the longitudinal and transverse rib elements 514, 516. Furthermore, the sectional view in Figure 19, which is a vertical section through the adapter from Figure 18, shows that in this exemplary embodiment the transition, also called the connecting region, from the first section 504 to the second section 506 is elongated in an S-shape. The cover surface, i.e. the first section 604, is designed to project significantly beyond the second section 506.

[0112] Also shown are the four inner regions 530, 532, 534, and 536, which have different diameters but also merge into one another, forming a continuous opening inside the base body. Advantageously, the internal thread (not shown here) is arranged in the second region 532. The fourth region 536 tapers conically downwards.

[0113] Figure 20 shows a perspective view of a further modification of the adapter 400 in the short version from Figure 14. Here, the cylindrical shape of the base body 402 can be seen in particular.

[0114] The base body 402 is formed by the upper, first section 404, the adjoining second section 406 and the third section 408 which terminates on the underside.

[0115] The upper section 404 advantageously has a centrally arranged through-opening 410. Furthermore, this through-opening 410 extends in the longitudinal direction L through the adapter 400. Furthermore, two access openings 407 are shown.

[0116] The second section 406 is spanned by a rib structure 412. This rib structure 412, in turn, is formed by longitudinally extending rib elements 414 and transversely extending rib elements 416. This creates a plurality of recesses 405 in the imaginary lateral surface of the second section 406. The longitudinally extending rib elements 414 are arranged at a distance from one another. The transversely extending rib elements 416 are also arranged at a distance from one another.

[0117] Laterally projecting projections 418 are provided on the third section 408. These projections 418 are required because they can be used to later fix the adapter 400 in a plastic grid multi-purpose module (not shown here). It has proven particularly advantageous if at least one side surface 420 of the projection 418 is flattened and / or rounded. This can make screwing into the later plastic grid multi-purpose module easier. Figure 21 shows a sectional view of the adapter 400 from Figure 20. Here too, the four inner regions 430 to 436 are shown. It can also be seen that the first section 404 merges directly into the second section 406 with only a slight overhang.

[0118] Figure 22 shows another exemplary embodiment of an adapter 600. This is shown in the middle version, so that the length of the adapter 600 shown here lies between the short adapter 400 (Figures 14 and 20) and the long adapter 500 (Figures 17 and 18).

[0119] Furthermore, two engagement openings 607 are shown. The sectional view of the adapter 600 in Figure 23 also shows that the transition from the cover surface 604 to the second section 606 is angular and direct. The cover surface 604 is designed as a projection. It can also be seen that the cover surface 604 has a significantly smaller projection than the cover surface 504 in Figure 19. It can also be seen that the section 606 has a larger diameter than the section 506 in Figure 19. Furthermore, the four inner regions 630, 632, 634 and 636 are shown, which have different diameters but at the same time merge into one another, so that a continuous opening is formed in the interior of the base body. The internal thread (not shown here) is advantageously arranged in the second region 632. The fourth region 636 tapers downwards.

[0120] Figure 24 shows a perspective sectional view of an adapter 500 in the assembled state. It should be emphasized here that the same assembly state can be used for the adapter 400 and also for the adapter 600. For the purpose of illustration, therefore, only the example with adapter 500 has been chosen. Here, a section of the cover surface 504 with the second section 506 arranged thereon is shown. Furthermore, a connecting means 540 is shown, which is inserted from bottom to top and screwed in and fixed by the internal thread 538. The connecting means 540 extends from the lower fourth region 536 over the further regions 534, 532 and 530 running above it into the attachment element 542. The attachment element 542 is screwed against the cover surface 504. The connecting means is advantageously designed as a screw.The attachment element 542 can, for example, be a wooden, plastic, or metal component, such as those used for signage, lighting, or even for the construction of PV modules. Thus, the connecting means 540 can be inserted and screwed through the opening of the fourth area 536.

[0121] In Figure 25, the connecting means 542 is screwed into the adapter 500 from top to bottom and requires the fixation of an angle piece 544. This also allows further structures, such as signage, lighting or even for the construction of PV modules, to be coupled to the adapter 500. If one of the adapters described above is also coupled into a plastic grid multi-purpose module 1000, 2000 (as shown in Figures 26 and 27), a particularly multifunctional flat composite can be provided, which can be multifunctionally coupled to other structures via the adapter (1, 400, 500, 600).

[0122] Although the invention has been illustrated and described in detail by the advantageous embodiments, the invention is not limited by the disclosed examples. Other variations can be derived therefrom by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, the invention is not limited to the feature combinations specified below; rather, other combinations and subcombinations that are obvious to those skilled in the art can also be formed from the disclosed features.

[0123] Reference symbol! iste

[0124] 1 Adapter first example

[0125] 2 basic bodies

[0126] 3 first section

[0127] 4 second section

[0128] 5 Recess base body

[0129] 6 Connecting element

[0130] 7 additional connecting element

[0131] 8 Mounting connecting element

[0132] 9 Holder for additional connecting element

[0133] 10 Coupling element

[0134] 20 Connection area first and second section

[0135] 100 plastic grid multi-purpose module

[0136] 101 Ground grid survey

[0137] 102 Recess plastic grid multi-purpose module

[0138] 103 snap-in hooks

[0139] 104 cylindrical hollow body

[0140] 105 Deepening

[0141] 301 Pasture fence approach

[0142] 400 adapter, second example

[0143] 402 basic body

[0144] 404 first section / cover area

[0145] 405 recess

[0146] 406 second section

[0147] 407 intervention opening

[0148] 408 third section

[0149] 410 passage opening

[0150] 412 rib structure

[0151] 414 longitudinal end rib elements

[0152] 416 transverse rib elements

[0153] 418 lead

[0154] 420 side area

[0155] 430 first area 432 second area

[0156] 434 third area

[0157] 436 fourth area

[0158] 438 internal thread

[0159] 500 adapters, second example

[0160] 502 basic body

[0161] 504 first section / cover area

[0162] 505 recess

[0163] 506 second section

[0164] 507 Intervention Opening

[0165] 508 third section

[0166] 510 passage opening

[0167] 512 rib structure

[0168] 514 longitudinal end rib elements

[0169] 516 transverse rib elements

[0170] 518 lead

[0171] 520 side area

[0172] 530 first area

[0173] 532 second area

[0174] 534 third area

[0175] 536 fourth area

[0176] 538 internal thread

[0177] 540 connecting element

[0178] 542 top element

[0179] 544 Angle piece

[0180] 600 adapter, second example

[0181] 602 basic body

[0182] 604 first section / cover area

[0183] 605 recess

[0184] 606 second section

[0185] 607 intervention opening

[0186] 608 third section

[0187] 610 passage opening

[0188] 612 rib structure 614 longitudinal end rib elements

[0189] 616 transverse rib elements

[0190] 618 lead

[0191] 620 side area

[0192] 630 first area

[0193] 632 second area

[0194] 634 third area

[0195] 636 fourth area

[0196] 638 internal thread

[0197] 1000 plastic grid multi-purpose module

[0198] 1002 first type of cylindrical hollow body

[0199] 1004 floor section

[0200] 1006 connecting strut

[0201] 1008 second type of cylindrical hollow body

[0202] 1010 connecting st eg

[0203] 1012 third type of cylindrical hollow body

[0204] 1022 recess

[0205] 1024 Passage opening

[0206] 2000 plastic grid multi-purpose module

[0207] 2002 first type of cylindrical hollow body

[0208] 2004 floor section

[0209] 2006 connecting strut

[0210] 2008 second type of cylindrical hollow body

[0211] 2010 connecting bridge

[0212] 2012 third type of cylindrical hollow body

[0213] 2022 Recess

[0214] 2024 Passage opening

[0215] L Longitudinal extension

[0216] R frame

Claims

Patent claims 1. Adapter (1; 400; 500; 600) for mounting in a plastic grid multi-purpose module, comprising at least one cylindrical base body (2; 402; 502; 602), wherein the at least one cylindrical base body (2; 402; 502; 602) has at least two sections (3, 4; 404, 406, 408; 504, 506, 508; 604, 606, 608), wherein the lateral surface of at least one section (3, 4; 404, 406, 408; 504, 506, 508; 604, 606, 608) has at least one recess (5; 405; 505; 605).

2. Adapter (1; 400; 500; 600) for mounting in a plastic grid multi-purpose module according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer surface of the at least one cylindrical base body (2; 400; 500; 600) has a connecting region at the transition of the at least two sections (3, 4; 404, 406, 408; 504, 506, 508; 604, 606, 608) into one another.

3. Adapter (1; 400; 500; 600) for mounting in a plastic grid multi-purpose module according to claim 2, characterized in that the connecting area is designed as a material taper and / or conical and / or rectangular and / or rounded and / or rounded and / or as an elongated rounded thickening.

4. Adapter (1; 400; 500; 600) for mounting in a plastic grid multi-purpose module according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least two sections (3, 4; 404, 406, 408; 504, 506, 508; 604, 606, 608) have the same or a different diameter from one another.

5. Adapter (400; 500; 600) for mounting in a plastic grid multi-purpose module according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a total of three sections (404, 406, 408; 504, 506, 508; 604, 606, 608).

6. Adapter (400; 500; 600) for mounting in a plastic grid multi-purpose module according to claim 5, characterized in that the third section (406; 506; 606) has at least one laterally projecting projection (408; 508; 608).

7. Adapter (400; 500; 600) for mounting in a plastic grid multi-purpose module according to claim 6, characterized in that the at least one projection (408; 508; 608) is flattened on at least one side surface (420; 520; 620).

8. Adapter (400; 500; 600) for mounting in a plastic grid multi-purpose module according to claim 5, characterized in that the second section (404; 504; 604) has a rib structure (412; 512; 612).

9. Adapter (600) for mounting in a plastic grid multi-purpose module according to claim 7, characterized in that the rib structure (412; 512; 612) is stretched from first longitudinally extending rib elements (414; 514; 614) and transversely extending rib elements (416; 516; 616).

10. A plastic multi-purpose system with at least one adapter according to one of claims 1 to 9 and at least one plastic grid multi-purpose module (1000; 2000), at least comprising: a. a first type of cylindrical hollow bodies (1002; 2002) arranged at a distance from one another, which together with non-linear connecting struts (1006; 2006) span a frame (R), wherein at least one further, second type of cylindrical hollow body (1008; 2008) is arranged within the stretched frame (R) and at least one cylindrical hollow body of the second type (1008; 2008) is connected to at least one cylindrical hollow body of the first type (1002; 2002) via at least one connecting web (1010; 2010), and b.furthermore at least one cylindrical hollow body of the third type (1012; 2012), which is connected to the at least one cylindrical hollow body of the second type (1008; 2008) via at least one connecting web (1010; 2010), wherein the at least one cylindrical hollow body of the third type (1012; 2012) has at least one recess (1022) and / or at least one through-opening (1024; 2024) in its lateral surface and / or a base section (1004; 2002), wherein all. cylindrical hollow body (1002, 1008, 1012; 2002, 2008, 2012) have the same orientation, wherein the adapter (1; 400; 500; 600) is coupled to the cylindrical hollow body of the third type (1012; 2012).

11. Plastic multi-purpose system according to claim 10, characterized in that the at least one projection (420; 520; 620) of the adapter (400; 500; 600) forms a positive connection and / or a force connection with the at least one recess (1022) and / or at least one through-opening (1024; 2024) and / or a base section (1004; 2002).

12. Use of at least one adapter (1; 400; 500; 600) according to at least one of the preceding claims for subsequent assembly for pasture fence posts and / or fence posts and / or boundary elements and / or field markings and / or signage and / or vertically upwardly extending components and / or pipes and / or rods in a plastic grid multi-purpose module for forming a planar composite.

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