System for attachment to a mesh screen

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (1) for attachment to a mesh screen (9), comprising: • -a support (2); • -a first hook (3) which projects longitudinally from a first face (21) of the support (2) and has an upwardly oriented opening (33) to ensure retention of an object in a vertical direction (Z); • -a second hook (4) which projects longitudinally (X) from a second face (22) of the support opposite the first face, extends transversely (Y) and has a downwardly oriented opening (43) in the vertical direction; • -a first flange (5) which projects longitudinally with respect to the second face (22) of the support (2), is vertically offset with respect to the second hook (4) and comprises a vertical passage (51) delimited by a peripheral surface (52), a lateral opening (53) giving access to the vertical passage (51).

Description

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

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

[0002] Such fastening systems might, for example, consist of a bracket with an attached hook, the bracket being fixed to a wall, for instance, using screws. Such a hook is used, for example, to hold clothing or bag straps.

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

[0004] The invention aims to resolve one or more of these drawbacks. The invention thus relates to a fastening system for a wire mesh fence, as defined in attached claim 1.

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

[0006] Other features and advantages of the invention will become clear from the description given below, by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0007] [Fig.1] and [Fig.2] are perspective views of an example embodiment of a fastening system on a wire mesh fence according to the invention;

[0008] [Fig.3] is a side view of the fastening system of figure 1;

[0009] [Fig.4] is a side cross-sectional view of the fastening system in Figure 1:

[0010] [Fig.5] is a side section view in a first configuration of the fastening system associated with an object and a wire mesh fence;

[0011] [Fig.6] is a side section view in a second configuration of the fastening system associated with an object and a wire mesh fence;

[0012] [Fig.7] is a bottom view of the fastening system of figure 1;

[0013] [Fig.8] is a top view of a flange of the fastening system of figure 1;

[0014] [Fig.9] is a side section view in a third configuration of the fastening system associated with an object and a wire mesh fence;

[0015] [Fig.10] is a perspective view of another example of an embodiment of a fastening system.

[0016] The inventor observed that even in the absence of solid walls at sports facilities, wire mesh fencing was very often available, particularly for delimiting playing areas. Such wire mesh fencing is sometimes also referred to as rigid panels or rigid grids.

[0017] Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views of an example embodiment of a fastening system 1 on a wire mesh fence according to the invention. The fastening system 1 comprises a support 2, a first hook 3, a second hook 4, and a flange 5.

[0018] The support 2 here has a plate shape extending along a transverse direction Y and a vertical direction Z. The first hook 3, the second hook 4 and the flange 5 are fixed to the support 2. The support 2 thus ensures a mechanical connection between these elements.

[0019] The first hook 3 projects longitudinally (direction X) from a first face 21 of the support 2. The first hook 3 has an upward-facing opening 33 to secure an object in the vertical direction Z. This opening 33 allows, for example, the insertion of a strap or a hood to engage with the hook 3.

[0020] The second hook 4 projects longitudinally from a second face 22 of the support 2 opposite the first face 21. The second hook extends transversely and has a downward-facing opening 43. the vertical direction. This opening 43 allows the introduction of a horizontal wire of a wire mesh fence as detailed later.

[0021] The first flange 5 projects longitudinally from the second face 22 of the support 2, thus allowing it to engage with a vertical wire of a wire mesh fence, as detailed later. The first flange 5 is offset vertically from the second hook 4, thereby preventing the system 1 from pivoting around its longitudinal axis when it is placed on a wire mesh fence. The flange 5 has a vertical passage 51, delimited by a peripheral surface 52, to allow the passage of the vertical wire. The flange 5 has a lateral opening 53 providing access to the vertical passage 51, allowing the insertion of this vertical wire. The opening 53 is designed here for longitudinal insertion, but an opening 53 can also be provided for transverse insertion of the wire into the passage 51. This configuration is illustrated in the top view of the flange in Figure 8.

[0022] Thus, such a system 1 is both easily positioned on a wire mesh fence and easily removed. Such a system 1 is both easy to position on the fence and very stable for securing an object.

[0023] Advantageously, the fastening system 1 has a second hook 4 comprising two parts 41 and 42 separated by a recess 44, as illustrated in the bottom view of figure 7. The recess 44 allows passage of the vertical wire to reach the passage 51 of the flange 5.

[0024] As illustrated for example in figures 3 and 4, the fastening system 1 further advantageously includes a second flange 6 projecting longitudinally from the second face 22 of the support 2. This flange 6 is offset vertically from the second hook 4 and from the flange 5. This second flange 6 makes it possible to guarantee more stability against pivoting around the longitudinal axis and against sliding in the transverse direction.

[0025] The flange 6 has a vertical passage 62 delimited by a peripheral surface 61. The flange 6 has a lateral opening 63 providing access to the vertical passage. The first and second flanges 5 and 6 are positioned vertically on either side of the second hook 4.

[0026] The 5 and 6 loops are separated here by a notch 7 positioned vertically at the level of the second hook 4. Such a notch allows the passage of a horizontal thread to come into contact with the hook 4.

[0027] The fastening system 1 here advantageously has a second hook 4 having two grooves 47 and 48 offset longitudinally from each other, as illustrated more precisely in figure 3 or 4.

[0028] Figures 5 and 6 illustrate two different configurations for securing such a system 1 to a wire mesh 9. The wire mesh 9 here comprises a horizontal wire 92 and a vertical wire 91 to which the system 1 is attached. According to known examples, the wires 91 and 92 can have diameters of, for example, 4 mm (with sheathing) or 6 mm (with galvanization).

[0029] In Figure 5, the horizontal wire 92 is positioned in front of the vertical wire 91. Thus, to ensure better grip, the horizontal wire 92 is inserted into the groove 47. The vertical wire 91 is then in contact with the respective bases 55 and 65 of the loops 5 and 6. A strap 93 is here engaged with the base of the hook 3.

[0030] In figure 6, the horizontal wire 92 is positioned behind the vertical wire 91. Thus, to ensure better grip, the horizontal wire 92 is inserted into the groove 48. The vertical wire 91 is then in contact with the respective bottoms 55 and 65 of the loops 5 and 6. A strap 93 is also in contact with the bottom of the hook 3.

[0031] The first flange 5 and the second flange 6 advantageously have respective ends 55 and 65 positioned at the same longitudinal level. These ends 55 and 65 define the longitudinal stop of the vertical wire of the mesh fence.

[0032] Advantageously, the second hook 4 has an opening 43 with a width between 2 and 8 mm. This width allows horizontal threads of a relatively standard diameter to pass through, and also prevents excessive play in relation to such a thread.

[0033] System 1 advantageously includes a hook 3 with an opening 33 having a width between 10 and 30 mm. This dimension ensures that most garments and bag straps are held securely.

[0034] The fastening system 1 advantageously comprises a first hook 3 equipped with first and second tabs 31 and 32. The tabs 31 and 32 are separated by a recess 34 and positioned transversely on either side of the first flange 5. On the one hand, such a configuration allows several objects to be attached to the system 1. On the other hand, by positioning them transversely on either side of the flange 5, the attachment of several objects balances the system 1 by pivoting around the longitudinal direction.

[0035] A system 1 according to the invention is particularly compact and easy to transport. Such a system 1 can be made of any suitable material, for example, plastic or metal. It is also conceivable that the system 1 could be made of organic material such as wood or of filled resin. The material of the system 1 can also be scented, for example, by having a certain degree of porosity. The system 1 can be made in one piece, for example, by molding.

[0036] Figure 9 illustrates another configuration for securing such a system 1 to a wire mesh 9. While the mesh 9 in Figure 5 has horizontal wires 92 positioned on one side of the vertical wires 91, the mesh 9 in Figure 9 is of the so-called double-wire type, with horizontal wires 92 positioned on one side of the vertical wires 91 and horizontal wires 94 positioned on the other side of the vertical wires 91. The horizontal wire 92 is inserted into the groove 47 and the horizontal wire 94 is inserted into the groove 48.

[0037] Figure 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a fastening system 1 according to the invention. In this example, a groove 24 is formed in the support 2 to form the second flange. A vertical wire can be inserted into this groove 24 to provide lateral support of the system 1 relative to this vertical wire.

Claims

Demands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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