Securing assembly for fall arrest walls, fall arrest nets or the like

Abstract

The invention relates to a holding device (2) for a safety assembly (30), in particular for fall arrest walls (6; 20) or fall arrest nets (14, 24) in scaffolding construction. Said holding device supports a safety part (10) of the safety assembly (30), comprises a main element (36) designed as a guide rod (34), and comprises a clamping unit (40) which is securable to said main element and has clamping jaws (38) which, in a clamping position, secure the holding device (2) to a building part (4; 18) or a mount. The clamping unit (40) has displaceable and rotationally fixed clamping parts (42). The clamping jaws (38) are formed by portions of the clamping parts (42). The clamping parts (42) are fixable in clamping positions by means of a tensioning profile part (44), which is displaceable on the guide rod (34), and a holding part (46), which is displaceable and securable in continuously variable fashion on the guide rod (34).

Description

[0001] Applicant: Vildane Uka

[0002] Erblin Lekaj

[0003] Our reference number: 10110PCT

[0004] Date: July 30, 2025

[0005] Safety assembly for barrier walls, nets or the like

[0006] The invention relates to a safety assembly for safety barriers, safety nets, or similar fall protection devices used in scaffolding and similar applications. In particular, the invention relates to a holding device for a safety assembly according to the preamble of claim 1. The holding device is designed for a safety assembly, especially for safety barriers, safety nets, or similar fall protection devices used in scaffolding. It is configured to support at least one safety element of the safety assembly in a working position within the area of ​​a supporting component. The holding device comprises a base body designed as a guide rod and a clamping unit with clamping jaws that can be attached to it and is configured in a clamping position to secure the entire holding device to a building component, a fixture, or the like.The clamping unit comprises at least two clamping elements, designed as individual parts, which are slidable on the guide rod and held against rotation. The clamping jaws are formed by the sections of the clamping elements facing the building component, the fixture, or the like.

[0007] According to DE 297 13 095 U1, a holding device for components of fall protection systems is known, wherein a support element receiving a safety device interacts with a receiving table designed as a fixed clamping jaw in the area of ​​a clamping-like clamping unit, such that a second movable clamping jaw defines a corresponding receiving space and the entire device can be fixed in a clamping position within this space by means of appropriate clamping elements. The large number of components to be mounted in this holding device results in high manufacturing costs, and during use, the respective positioning and fixing movements on several clamping elements require significant changeover effort. Furthermore, due to its design, the holding device is only suitable for a comparatively small number of applications.A similar construction is shown in WO 91 / 09191 A1, wherein a fixed clamping jaw is designed in the form of a crossbar encompassing a building part and with this a displacement along a guide strut.

[0008] Page 1 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 bare second cross member interacts. This requires a bulky, external adjusting spindle connection to achieve the intended clamping position, and only a holder is suitable as an additional component for receiving a locking element. In DE 298 18 252 U1, a holding device intended for special application on T-beams is shown, wherein a clamp with two clamping jaws and a clamping nut engaging them, of a known design, are provided. These parts are held on a guide tube having an additional support bolt. EP 1 524 386 A1 also shows a special holding device for fixing to a T-beam, wherein a sliding clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw fixed to the support beam interact.

[0009] Finally, a holding device of the type mentioned above is known from EP 2 177 690 A1. The holding device comprises a clamping unit with clamping elements designed as profile sleeves movable in both opposite directions along the longitudinal extent of a guide rod. A first clamping element is mounted on the guide rod so as to be freely slidable with its profile sleeve and is supported by a clamping profile element arranged at one end of the guide rod and movable relative to it. Another clamping element is also mounted on the guide rod so as to be freely slidable with its profile sleeve. The distance between this clamping element and the first clamping element is limited by a counter member designed as a plug pin, which is inserted into one of several plug openings formed along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod. The building component orThe receiver is positioned at the distance between the clamping parts and, with the plug pin inserted, is clamped by moving the clamping profile part at the resulting decreasing distance.

[0010] The aforementioned state of the art has the following disadvantages:

[0011] - Due to the modular design of the known holding device sought in EP 2 177 690 A1, the holding device comprises a large number of individual parts, in particular a clamping profile part and counter member separate from the profile sleeves, which must be kept, handled and assembled individually.

[0012] Page 2 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0013] Due to the design of the counter-member as a locking pin, which is inserted into one of several slots spaced apart along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod, the clamping element associated with the counter-member can only be fixed in relatively coarse, discrete positions. During the movement of the clamping profile section, i.e., the reduction of the distance between the clamping elements and thus the fixing of the holding device to the building component or the fixture, the holding device must be manually held on the building component or fixture until it is fixed. Furthermore, the relatively long adjustment range of the clamping profile section results in a relatively long time until the holding device is fixed.

[0014] The invention addresses the problem of creating a holding device for a safety assembly that enables quick fixing of the clamping unit in different support positions with reduced technical and time expenditure and is also applicable in confined installation spaces with comparatively few components.

[0015] The invention solves this problem by means of a holding device with the features of claim 1. The dependent claims describe further advantageous embodiments. In particular, starting from the holding device of the type mentioned at the outset, it is proposed that the clamping elements can be fixed in variably predefinable clamping positions by means of a clamping profile element that can be displaced on the guide rod along its longitudinal extent and a holding element that can be continuously fixed on the guide rod at any length along its longitudinal extent.

[0016] The holding device has a clamping unit comprising two clamping elements or jaws that can be slid onto or moved along a guide rod forming the base of the holding device. A first clamping element is fixed in a first clamping position by a clamping profile element, preferably arranged at the end of the guide rod and movable relative to it. The first clamping element is attached to the building component or receptacle on which the clamping unit is mounted.

[0017] Page 3 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 The clamping element is to be installed. The other clamping element can be fixed in a second clamping position by means of the retaining element, which can be continuously adjusted to any holding position on the guide rod. The retaining element, together with its associated clamping element, is installed on the side of the building component or fixture opposite the first clamping element. When both clamping elements are in their clamping positions, the clamping unit is in its clamping position and the holding device is detachably clamped to the building component or fixture.

[0018] Due to the stepless adjustability of the holding element, the other clamping element can be moved steplessly until it is flush against the building component or fixture, so that the clamping unit, and thus the entire holding device, is held against the building component or fixture by an initial clamping force acting between the clamping elements. This initial clamping force can be sufficient to hold the holding device against the building component or fixture. Manual holding of the holding device during subsequent repositioning of the clamping profile is therefore unnecessary.

[0019] To increase the initial clamping force, the clamping profile section, and with it the first clamping element, can be moved along the guide rod towards the holding element or the other clamping element, for example, by tightening a clamping screw. Even a slight movement of the clamping profile section with the first clamping element is sufficient to increase the initial clamping force to a value that ensures a secure, reliable, and long-lasting clamping attachment of the holding device to the building component or fixture. The time required to achieve a clamping attachment of the holding device to the building component or fixture is therefore minimal.

[0020] After the clamping profile section has been repositioned, the clamping elements are fixed in the predefined clamping positions. The holding device is securely and reliably clamped to the building component or fixture.

[0021] The holding part, together with the other clamping part, can be continuously adjusted to any holding position on the guide rod. This allows the distance to be adjusted.

[0022] Page 4 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 The clamping force of the first clamping element can also be continuously varied, in particular reduced, in order to clamp the building component or fixture between the clamping elements with the first clamping force solely by moving the other clamping element associated with the holding element relative to the first clamping element, in particular towards the first clamping element. This allows for a temporary hold of the holding device during fixation to the building component or fixture. The final clamping force is then achieved by repositioning the clamping profile element together with the first holding element.

[0023] The clamping elements can be designed with individually customizable locking or clamping profiles (or variable shape of the clamping jaws), which allows for a combination of clamping elements adaptable to the respective location of use of the holding device and, in addition to the force-fit of the clamping unit, can increase the safety and reliability of the clamping fastening of the holding device to the building component or the mounting.

[0024] Based on this concept, which can be continuously adapted to the respective securing task, the clamping elements, which can be positioned easily and quickly, can be placed in a designated support position on virtually any building component or similar fixture, and then the clamping elements, which have an undercut or similar design feature, can be fixed in this position by a comparatively simple positioning and clamping movement.

[0025] For this purpose, on the one hand, a holding part that can be connected to the guide rod and is infinitely movable on it is provided as the first component, and on the other hand, a clamping profile part is pushed onto the guide rod as the second component in such a way that this comparatively simple clamping unit with the clamping parts can be fixed in the intended support position by means of a single clamping screw or the like, an easy-to-use clamping element.

[0026] Page 5 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0027] The locking element, which can be connected to the holding device and is, for example, in the form of a vertical support rod or similar, can be attached by a simple plug connection to at least one of the two clamping elements or to a separate support leg that can be slid onto the guide rod and moved along it. In the first case, the corresponding clamping element can act as the direct support element; in the second case, the separate support leg acts as the support element. The option of attaching the locking element to one of the clamping elements or to the separate support leg provides considerable flexibility with regard to its attachment to the building component or the fixture. To attach the locking element to one of the clamping elements, at least that clamping element includes a support leg to which the locking element can be secured.The retaining leg preferably comprises a square or rectangular tube profile into which an elongated locking element with a correspondingly rectangular cross-section can be inserted and secured. In this way, a connection position between the clamping element and the locking element is defined with minimal effort.

[0028] The holding device according to the invention allows for flexible adaptation to various types of fall protection systems, i.e., differently designed safety nets or scaffolds, and to various types and designs of building components or fixtures on which the holding device is to be fixed in a clamping position. Furthermore, the holding device has a particularly small number of components and is quick and easy to mount to the building component or fixture by clamping.

[0029] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is proposed that the clamping profile part and a first clamping element are designed as a common first clamping element unit, which is displaceable on the guide rod along its longitudinal extent. The clamping profile part and the first clamping element can be manufactured in one piece from a single part. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the two parts are manufactured separately and then welded together or otherwise fastened to one another before intended use.

[0030] Page 6 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0031] According to another advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is proposed that the holding element and a second clamping element are designed as a common second clamping element unit, which can be fixed on the guide rod in any clamping position that can be continuously varied along its longitudinal extent. The holding element and the second clamping element can be manufactured in one piece from a single part. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the two parts are manufactured separately and then welded or otherwise fastened together before intended use.

[0032] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is proposed that the holding element be designed such that it is freely movable along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod only in one direction, towards the clamping profile element, and blocks movement in the opposite direction. This allows the holding element, optionally together with the second clamping element, to be placed on the guide rod and moved towards the clamping profile element along the guide rod. This allows the distance between the two clamping elements to be quickly and easily reduced to such an extent that a building component or a receptacle is received and clamped with a first clamping force.

[0033] Advantageously, the retaining part has a retaining element held therein in such a way that the retaining part is freely movable along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod in the direction towards the clamping profile part, and movement in the opposite direction is blocked. The retaining element preferably comprises one or more retaining rings movably guided along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod. The retaining part preferably comprises a spring element and an inclined bearing surface between which the retaining ring(s) are arranged. The spring element is designed to press the retaining ring(s) against the inclined bearing surface and thus tilt the retaining ring(s) on the guide rod.

[0034] When force is applied to the holding part in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the guide rod towards the clamping profile part, in one example the yielding

[0035] Page 7 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0036] The spring element causes a temporary change in the position of the retaining ring(s) to a more upright position than when they are pressed against the inclined support surface. This prevents the retaining rings from being tilted on the guide rod and allows movement of the retaining part towards the clamping profile part. However, when a force is applied to the retaining part in the opposite direction, away from the clamping profile part, the spring element, in conjunction with the inclined surface, prevents the retaining ring(s) from changing to a more upright position. As a result, the retaining rings remain tilted on the guide rod, and movement of the retaining part away from the clamping profile part is impossible. In fact, the applied force acts in the same direction as the spring force, leading to increased tilting of the retaining rings.

[0037] It is proposed that the locking mechanism of the retaining element be releasable from outside the retaining element itself. When the locking mechanism is released, the retaining element is freely movable in both opposite directions parallel to the longitudinal extent of the guide rod. Releasing the locking mechanism may be necessary, for example, if the retaining device is to be detached, disassembled, and removed from the building component or mounting.

[0038] Preferably, the retaining part has an opening that allows access to the retaining element from outside the retaining part and into which a tool for releasing the retaining part's locking mechanism can be inserted. The opening preferably has a circular cross-section. Preferably, the opening extends radially from the outside to a retaining element provided inside the retaining part for locking purposes. This tool can be, for example, a tapered rod or any other suitable tool. In the case of a retaining ring pressed against an inclined support surface inside the retaining part for locking purposes, the inserted tool can lift the retaining ring from the support surface and straighten it so that the retaining ring is no longer jammed against the surface of the guide rod.

[0039] It is proposed that the retaining part includes a locking element that is movable between a locking position and a release position, and that in the locking position the retaining part is in the fixed clamping position on the guide rod.

[0040] Page 8 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our Reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025. The retaining part is additionally secured in the fixed clamping position by means of the locking element. Preferably, the locking element comprises a setscrew that can be screwed into and out of the retaining part in a direction radial to the longitudinal extent of the guide rod, from outside the retaining part until it reaches an outer circumferential surface of the guide rod, wherein the screwed-in setscrew corresponds to the locking position of the locking element. In the screwed-in position, a distal front end of the setscrew presses against an outer circumferential surface of the guide rod. This provides additional locking by means of frictional engagement.If the distal front end of the setscrew is pointed, it can press into the outer circumferential surface of the guide rod when the setscrew is screwed in, thus achieving additional locking by means of a positive fit.

[0041] Preferably, at least one of the clamping parts of the clamping unit has a retaining leg to which the locking element can be attached. The retaining leg preferably comprises a square rectangular tube profile into which an elongated locking element with a correspondingly rectangular cross-section can be inserted and secured. In this way, a connection position between the clamping part and the locking element is defined with minimal effort.

[0042] It is conceivable that the locking element is not fixed to a retaining leg of a clamping element, but rather elsewhere in the holding device. In this sense, a preferred embodiment proposes that the holding device, in addition to the clamping elements of the clamping unit, has a retaining leg that can be fixed to any clamping position along the guide rod, which can be continuously variable and predefined along its length. The locking element can be fixed to this retaining leg. This has the advantage that the locking element can be positioned at any other location along the guide rod, independent of the arrangement of the clamping unit on the guide rod. This results in greater flexibility of the holding device, both with regard to its attachment to the building component or receptacle and with regard to the positioning of the locking element relative to the building component or receptacle. The retaining leg

[0043] Page 9 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 preferably comprises a square rectangular tube profile into which an elongated locking element with a correspondingly rectangular cross-section can be inserted and fixed. In this way, a connection position between the holding device and the locking element is defined with minimal effort.

[0044] Advantageously, the retaining leg, which can be fixed to the guide rod, is designed such that it is freely movable along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod only in one direction towards the clamping profile part and blocks movement in the opposite direction. This effect can be achieved in various ways.

[0045] Preferably, the retaining leg, which can be fixed to the guide rod, has a retaining element held therein in such a way that it is freely movable along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod in the direction towards the clamping profile part, and movement in the opposite direction is blocked. It is conceivable that the retaining element comprises one or more retaining rings movably guided along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod, and that the retaining leg comprises a spring element and an inclined bearing surface between which the retaining ring(s) are arranged, the spring element being configured to press the retaining ring(s) against the inclined bearing surface and to tilt the retaining ring(s) on the guide rod.

[0046] The locking mechanism of the retaining leg is preferably releasable from outside the retaining leg. To this end, it is proposed that the retaining leg have an opening that allows access to the locking element from outside the retaining leg and into which a tool for releasing the locking mechanism of the retaining leg can be inserted. The opening preferably has a circular cross-section. Preferably, the opening extends radially from the outside to a locking element provided inside the retaining leg. This tool can, for example, be designed as a tapered rod or any other suitable tool. In the case of a retaining ring pressed against an inclined bearing surface inside the retaining leg for locking, the inserted tool can...

[0047] Page 10 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0048] Lift the retaining ring from the support surface and straighten it so that the retaining ring is no longer jammed against the surface of the guide rod.

[0049] Furthermore, it is proposed that the clamping position of the two clamping parts can be achieved by means of the clamping profile part which can be moved on the guide rod by means of a clamping screw.

[0050] Advantageously, the clamping profile section, which can be moved along the longitudinal axis of the guide rod, is designed such that it can only be moved along the guide rod in one direction towards the holding element and blocks movement in the opposite direction. This effect can be achieved in various ways.

[0051] Preferably, the clamping profile part, which is movable on the guide rod, has a retaining element held therein such that the clamping profile part is movable on the guide rod along its longitudinal extent in the direction towards the retaining element, and movement in the opposite direction is blocked. It is conceivable that the retaining element comprises one or more retaining rings movably guided on the guide rod along its longitudinal extent, and that the clamping profile part comprises a spring element and an inclined bearing surface between which the retaining ring(s) are arranged, the spring element being configured to press the retaining ring(s) against the inclined bearing surface and to tilt the retaining ring(s) on the guide rod.

[0052] The locking mechanism of the clamping profile section is preferably releasable from outside the clamping profile section. To this end, it is proposed that the clamping profile section have an opening which allows access to the retaining element from outside the clamping profile section and into which a tool for releasing the locking mechanism of the clamping profile section can be inserted.

[0053] Advantageously, the guide rod is designed as a square tube, which on one side has an end cap with a threaded rod for the

[0054] Page 11 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0055] The guide rod is provided with a through-hole for receiving the clamping profile part and, on the other hand, has fully flat side walls. In particular, unlike in the prior art, the guide rod does not need to have any insertion openings for a mating element designed as a locking pin. The retaining part and / or the retaining leg are guided freely along the guide rod in the direction of the clamping profile part and are securely and reliably locked in the opposite directions. This is preferably achieved solely by the action of a retaining element on the outer circumferential surface of the guide rod.

[0056] Preferably, an internal locknut is provided on the threaded rod opposite an outer cap nut. Rotating the cap nut with the threaded rod relative to the locknut causes the clamping profile section, along with the first clamping element, to shift on the guide rod. The threads of the threaded rod and the locknut can be designed and matched such that the threaded connection between the two parts has a self-locking effect. Alternatively or additionally, the clamping profile section can be blocked or fixed in its position on the guide rod by the retaining element described above. The blocking occurs in at least one direction, so that the clamping profile section cannot be moved away from the other clamping element associated with the retaining element without releasing the blocking mechanism.

[0057] Further details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description and the figures, which show various embodiments of the holding device according to the invention. Individual features shown in the figures may be essential to the invention even on their own, even if this is not expressly mentioned in the description. Furthermore, the features shown in the figures may also be essential to the invention in any combination, even if such a combination is not expressly mentioned in the description and is not shown in the figures. The drawing shows:

[0058] Fig. 1 shows an exploded view of a holding device according to the invention with a clamping unit with clamping jaws acting like a clamp for

[0059] Page 12 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0060] Securing the holding device to a building component, a fixture, or the like;

[0061] Figs. 2 to 6 show the holding device from Fig. 1 in various steps for fixing the clamping unit to the building part, the receptacle or the like;

[0062] Figs. 7 to 9 show the holding device from Fig. 1 in various steps for fixing and adjusting a holding leg for a locking part of a locking assembly;

[0063] Fig. 10 shows a perspective view of the assembled holding device from Fig. 1 in a working position;

[0064] Fig. 11 shows a perspective view of the holding device from Fig. 1 when being detached from the building part, a fixture or the like;

[0065] Fig. 12 shows a partially disassembled clamping profile part of the holding device from Fig. 1;

[0066] Fig. 13 shows an exploded view of the clamping profile part from Fig. 12;

[0067] Fig. 14 shows a longitudinal section view through the assembled clamping profile part from Fig. 12;

[0068] Figs. 15 and 16 show different positions of the tension profile part from Fig. 12; and

[0069] Figs. 17 to 20 show various application examples of the holding device from Fig. 1.

[0070] Fig. 1 shows a holding device, designated overall by reference numeral 2, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. The holding device 2 is intended for use in a safety assembly 30, in particular for holding safety barriers 6, 20, safety nets 14, 24 or similar fall protection devices in scaffolding construction. Exemplary uses of the holding device 2 are shown in Figs. 17 to 20.

[0071] Figure 17 shows an example where the retaining devices 2 are attached to vertical building supports or beams 4 and are designed to hold a safety barrier 6. The safety barrier 6 comprises, in particular, safety elements 10 of a safety assembly 30 designed as vertical safety posts 8, as well as crossbeams 12 attached thereto, e.g. made of wood or metal. The retaining devices 2 are similar to a balcony railing.

[0072] Page 13 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 railings are designed and serve, for example, as fall protection on a flat roof or on a building floor that is preferably still under construction.

[0073] Figure 18 shows an example where the holding devices 2 are attached to vertical building supports or beams 4 and are designed to hold a flexible safety net 14, which is made, for example, of a braided or knotted cord or a braided or knotted band of natural fibers or plastic. The safety net 14 is attached to securing elements 10 of a securing assembly 30 forming securing posts 16, which project outwards and upwards from the building supports or beams 4 at an angle of approximately 45°. The holding devices 2 serve, for example, as fall protection at a roof eave or overhang, in particular of a gable roof.

[0074] Figure 19 shows an example where the retaining devices 2 are attached to a horizontal base plate 18 of a building, preferably one under construction, and are designed to hold a safety barrier 20. The safety barrier 20 comprises, in particular, safety elements 10 of a safety assembly 30, designed as vertical safety posts 8, and a rigid safety net 22 attached thereto, which is, for example, made of a rigid wire mesh. The retaining devices 2 are designed similarly to a balcony railing and serve, for example, as fall protection on a flat roof or on a building floor, preferably one under construction.

[0075] Figure 20 shows an example where the retaining devices 2 are attached to a horizontal base plate 18 of a building, preferably one under construction, and are designed to hold a flexible safety net 24, which is made, for example, of a braided or knotted cord or a braided or knotted band of natural fibers or plastic. The safety net 24 is attached to the vertical safety posts 26 forming a safety assembly 30, which are secured by safety elements 10. In contrast to the example in Figure 19, the retaining devices 2 in Figure 20 are rotated 180° and fixed to the base plate 18. The retaining devices 2 are designed similarly to a balcony railing and serve, for example, as

[0076] Page 14 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0077] Fall protection on a flat roof or on a building floor that is preferably still under construction.

[0078] The holding device 2 is designed to support at least one locking element 10 of the locking assembly 30 in the area of ​​a support element 32 when in a service position, i.e., when the holding device 2 is fixed to a building component (e.g., building columns 4, base plate 18), a receptacle, or the like. The holding device 2 comprises a base body 36 designed as a guide rod 34 and a clamping unit 40 having clamping jaws 38 that can be fixed to it and act like a clamp. The clamping unit 40 is designed in a clamping position to fix the holding device 2 as a whole to the building component 4, 18, a receptacle, or the like. The clamping unit 40 has at least two clamping elements 42 designed as individual parts, which are slidable on the guide rod 34 and rotationally fixed, wherein the clamping jaws 38 are formed by sections of the clamping elements 42 that bear against the building component 4, 18, the receptacle, or the like in the clamping position.

[0079] It is proposed that the clamping elements 42 can be fixed in variably predefinable clamping positions by means of a clamping profile element 44 which can be moved on the guide rod 34 along its longitudinal extent on the one hand, and a holding element 46 which can be fixed steplessly on the guide rod 34 in any longitudinal extent along the guide rod 34 on the other hand.

[0080] The holding device 2 has a clamping unit 40 comprising two clamping elements 42 or clamping jaws 38 that can be slid onto or moved along a guide rod 34 forming the base body 36 of the holding device 2. A first clamping element 42a is fixed in a first clamping position by a clamping profile element 44, preferably arranged at the end of the guide rod 34 and movable relative to it (see Fig. 2). The first clamping element 42a is brought into contact with the building part 4, 18 or the receptacle on which the clamping unit 40 is to be fixed (see Fig. 3). The other clamping element 42b can be fixed in a second clamping position by the holding element 46, which can be continuously adjusted to any holding position on the guide rod 34. The holding element 46 is thereby secured with

[0081] Page 15 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 the associated clamping element 42b is brought onto a side of the building part 4, 18 or the receptacle opposite the first clamping element 42a (see Fig. 4). When both clamping elements 42 are in their clamping positions (see Fig. 6), the clamping unit 40 is in its clamping position, and the holding device 2 is detachably clamped to the building part 4, 18 or the receptacle.

[0082] Due to the stepless adjustability of the holding part 46, the associated clamping part 42b can be moved steplessly until it is in contact with the building part 4, 18 or the receiver (see Fig. 3). (Fig. 4), so that the clamping unit 40, and thus the entire holding device 2, is held on the building part 4, 18 or the receptacle by a first clamping force acting between the clamping elements 42. The first clamping force can be sufficiently large to hold the holding device 2 on the building part 4, 18 or the receptacle. Manual holding of the holding device 2 during a subsequent repositioning of the clamping profile part 44 (see Fig. 5) is therefore unnecessary.

[0083] To increase the initial clamping force, the clamping profile part 44, and with it the first clamping element 42a, can be moved on the guide rod 34 towards the holding element 46 or the other clamping element 42b, for example by tightening a clamping screw 48. Even a slight displacement of the clamping profile part 44 with the first clamping element 42a (see Fig. 5, Fig. 6) is sufficient to increase the initial clamping force to a value that ensures a secure, reliable, and long-lasting clamping attachment of the holding device 2 to the building part 4, 18 or the receptacle. The time required to achieve the clamping attachment of the holding device 2 to the building part 4, 18 or the receptacle is therefore particularly short.

[0084] After the tension profile section 44 has been repositioned, the clamping elements 42 are fixed in the predefinable clamping positions (see Fig. 6). The holding device 2 is securely and reliably clamped to the building section 4, 18 or the mounting.

[0085] The holding element 46, together with the other clamping element 42b, can be continuously fixed in any holding position on the guide rod 34. This allows a

[0086] Page 16 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0087] The distance A to the first clamping element 42a can also be varied continuously, in particular reduced (see Fig. 3). (Fig. 4), in order to clamp the building part 4, 18 or the receptacle solely by moving the other clamping part 42b associated with the holding part 46 relative to the first clamping part 42a, in particular towards the first clamping part 42a, between the clamping parts 42 with the first clamping force. This allows a temporary support of the holding device 2 during fixation (see Fig. 5) to the building part 4, 18 or the receptacle. The final clamping force is then achieved by moving the clamping profile part 44 together with the first holding part 42a.

[0088] The clamping elements 42, or their clamping jaws 38, can be designed with individually configurable locking or clamping profiles, enabling a combination of clamping elements 42 that can be adapted to the specific application of the holding device 2. This allows for a positive-locking connection to the building component 4, 18 or the receptacle, in addition to the force-fit of the clamping unit 40, thereby increasing the safety and reliability of the clamping attachment of the holding device 2 to the building component 4, 18 or the receptacle. In other words, the shape of the clamping jaws 38 can be adapted to the corresponding shape of the building component 4, 18 to be clamped. It is conceivable that the clamping jaws 38 and / or the clamping elements 42 and / or even the entire clamping element-clamping profile unit (first clamping element unit 42a, 44) or clamping element-retaining element unit (second clamping element unit 42b, 46) can be quickly and easily interchangeable to adapt to different conditions.

[0089] The locking element 10, which can be connected to the holding device 2 and is, for example, in the form of a retaining rod, a locking post 8, 16, 26, or the like, can be attached by a simple plug connection to at least one of the two clamping elements 42 (not shown) or to a retaining leg 50 that can be slid separately onto the guide rod 34 and moved thereon. To attach the locking element 10 to one of the clamping elements 42, at least one of these clamping elements 42a; 42b comprises a retaining leg (not shown) to which the locking element 10 can be fixed. In the first case, the corresponding clamping element 42a; 42b itself can act as a support element 32.

[0090] Page 17 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 In the second case, the separate retaining leg 50 acts as a support element 32. The possibility of attaching the locking element 10 to one of the clamping elements 42 or to the separate retaining leg 50 results in great flexibility with regard to attaching the locking element 10 to the building component 4, 18 or the receptacle. The retaining leg 50 preferably comprises a square rectangular tube profile into which an elongated locking element 10 with a correspondingly rectangular cross-section can be inserted and secured.

[0091] The holding device 2 according to the invention allows for flexible adaptation, on the one hand, to various types of fall protection systems, i.e., to differently designed safety scaffolds 6 or safety nets 14 or the corresponding safety components 10, and on the other hand, to various types and designs of building components 4, 18 or receptacles on which the holding device 2 is to be fixed in a clamping position. Furthermore, the holding device 2 has a particularly small number of components and can be easily and quickly mounted on the building component 4, 18 or the receptacle by clamping.

[0092] It is proposed that the clamping profile part 44 and a first clamping element 42a 42 are designed as a common first clamping element unit 42a, 44, which is displaceable on the guide rod 34 along its longitudinal extent. The clamping profile part 44 and the first clamping element 42a can be manufactured in one piece from a single part. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the two parts 42a, 44 are manufactured separately and then welded together or otherwise permanently fastened to one another before intended use.

[0093] It is further proposed that the holding element 46 and a second clamping element 42b are designed as a common second clamping element unit 42b, 46, which can be fixed on the guide rod 34 in any clamping position that can be continuously varied along its longitudinal extent. The holding element 46 and the second clamping element 42b can be manufactured in one piece from a single part. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the two parts 42b, 46 are manufactured separately and

[0094] Page 18 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: 30 July 2025 then welded together or otherwise permanently attached to each other before intended use.

[0095] The retaining element 46 is preferably designed such that it is freely movable along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34 only in one direction towards the clamping profile element 44 and blocks movement in the opposite direction. This allows the retaining element 46, optionally together with the second clamping element 42b, to be placed on the guide rod 34 and moved along the guide rod 34 in the direction of the clamping profile element 44. This allows the distance A between the two clamping elements 42 to be quickly and easily reduced to such an extent that a building component 4, 18 or a receptacle therein is received and clamped between the clamping elements 42 with the first clamping force.

[0096] It is proposed that the retaining part 46 has a retaining element 52 held therein, acting only in one direction (see Figs. 12 to 16), such that the retaining part 46 is freely movable on the guide rod 34 along its longitudinal extent in the direction towards the clamping profile part 44, and movement in the opposite direction is blocked. The retaining element 52 preferably comprises one or more retaining rings 54 movably guided on the guide rod 34 along its longitudinal extent. The retaining part 46 preferably comprises a spring element 56 and an inclined support surface 58, between which the retaining ring(s) 54 are arranged. The spring element 56 is designed to press the retaining ring(s) 54 against the inclined support surface 58 and thus tilt the retaining ring(s) 54 on the guide rod 34.This means that movement of the retaining part 46 is only possible in direction B relative to the stationary guide rod 34; movement in the opposite direction C is blocked (see Fig. 14). As can be seen in Fig. 13, the bearing surface 58 is formed on an insert 98. The insert 98 has a central recess 100 for receiving the guide rod 34. The retaining element 52; 54 and the spring element 56 are held on the insert 98 and the bearing surface 58, respectively, by a cage 96. As can be seen in Fig. 12, the insert 98, the bearing surface 58, the retaining element 52; 54, the spring element 56, and the cage 96 form a unit that is enclosed in a sleeve-shaped part 102 of the...

[0097] Page 19 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0098] Retaining part 46 can be used. Part 102 with the inserted unit forms retaining part 46. xxx

[0099] The retaining element 46 is mounted on the guide rod 34 such that when force is applied to the retaining element 46 in direction B of the longitudinal extension of the guide rod 34 towards the clamping profile part 44, the yielding spring element 56 allows a temporary change in the position of the retaining ring(s) 54 into a more upright position (see Fig. 15) than when they are pressed against the inclined support surface 58. This prevents the retaining rings 54 from being tilted on the outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34 and allows movement of the retaining element 46 towards the clamping profile part 44. When force is applied to the retaining element 46 in the opposite direction C away from the clamping profile part 44, the spring element 56, in conjunction with the inclined surface 58, prevents a change in the position of the retaining ring(s) 54 into a more upright position (see Fig. 15).16), so that the retaining rings 54 remain tilted on the outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34, making movement of the retaining part 46 away from the clamping profile part 44 impossible. The force applied in direction C even acts in the same direction as the spring force and leads to an increased tilting of the retaining rings 54.

[0100] It is proposed that the locking mechanism of the retaining part 46 be releasable from outside the retaining part 46. When the locking mechanism is released, the retaining part 46 is freely movable in both opposite directions B, C parallel to the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34. Releasing the locking mechanism may be necessary, for example, if the retaining device 2 is to be detached, disassembled, and removed from the building part 4, 18 or the mounting (see Fig. 11).

[0101] Preferably, the retaining part 46 has an opening 60 which allows access to the retaining element 52; 54 from outside the retaining part 46 and into which a tool 62 for releasing the locking of the retaining part 46 can be inserted (see Fig. 11). The opening 60 preferably has a circular cross-section. Preferably, the opening 60 extends radially from the outside to a retaining element 52; 54 provided inside the retaining part 46 for locking. The opening 60 is preferably located in the

[0102] Page 20 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our Reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 The sleeve-shaped part 102 is formed (see Fig. 12). The tool 62 can, for example, be designed as a tapered rod or any other suitable tool. In the case of a retaining ring 54 pressed against an inclined support surface 58 inside the retaining part 46 for blocking, the inserted tool 62 can lift the retaining ring 54 from the support surface 58 and straighten it so that the retaining ring 54 no longer jams against the surface of the guide rod 34.

[0103] It is proposed that the retaining part 46 includes a locking element 66, which is movable between a locking position and a release position, and which, in the locking position, secures the retaining part 46 in the fixed clamping position on the guide rod 34 (see Fig. 4). The locking element 66 provides additional security for the retaining part 46 in the fixed clamping position. Preferably, the locking element 66 includes one or more set screws 68 (see Figs. 12 and 13), which can be screwed into and out of the retaining part 46 in a direction radial to the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34, from outside the retaining part 46 until reaching an outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34, wherein the screwed-in set screw(s) 68 corresponds to the locking position of the locking element 66. In the screwed-in position, a distal front end 70 of the grub screw(s) 68 presses against an outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34.This provides additional securing by frictional engagement. If the distal front end 70 of the setscrew(s) 68 tapers to a point, it can press into the outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34 when the setscrew is screwed in, thus achieving additional securing by positive engagement. The setscrew(s) 68 is guided through a designated opening 69 in the sleeve-shaped part 102 and screwed into the insert 98 (see Fig. 12).

[0104] In an embodiment not shown, at least one of the clamping parts 42 of the clamping unit 40 has a retaining leg on which the locking element 10 can be secured. The retaining leg preferably comprises a square rectangular tube profile into which an elongated locking element 10 with a correspondingly rectangular cross-section can be inserted and secured.

[0105] Page 21 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0106] The retaining leg 50, which can be fixed to the guide rod 34, is preferably designed such that it is freely movable along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34 only in one direction B towards the clamping profile part 44 and blocks movement in the opposite direction C (see Fig. 14). This effect can be achieved in various ways.

[0107] Preferably, the retaining leg 50, which can be fixed to the guide rod 34, has a retaining element 52 that acts only in one direction and is held in the retaining leg 50 (see Figures 12 to 16) such that the retaining leg 50 is freely movable along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34 in direction B towards the clamping profile part 44, and movement in the opposite direction C is blocked (see Figure 14). As shown in Figure 13, the retaining element 52 can comprise one or more retaining rings 54 that are movably guided along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34. The retaining leg 50 has a spring element 56 and an inclined bearing surface 58, between which the retaining ring(s) 54 are arranged. The spring element 56 can be configured to press the retaining ring(s) 54 against the inclined support surface 58 and to tilt the retaining ring(s) 54 on the outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34. As shown in the figure.As can be seen in Figure 12, the sleeve-shaped part 102 of the retaining leg 50 with the inserted unit 52, 54, 56, 96, 98 forms the part of the retaining leg 50 which can be continuously fixed on the guide rod 34.

[0108] The locking mechanism of the retaining leg 50 is preferably releasable from outside the retaining leg 50. To this end, it is proposed that the retaining leg 50 has an opening 60 that allows access to the retaining element 52; 54 from outside the retaining leg 50 and into which a tool 62 for releasing the locking mechanism of the retaining leg 50 can be inserted. The opening 60 preferably has a circular cross-section. Preferably, the opening 60 extends radially from the outside to a retaining element 52; 54 provided inside the retaining leg 50 for locking purposes. This tool 62 can, for example, be designed as a tapered rod or any other suitable tool. In the case of a locking mechanism, the retaining leg 50 is pressed against an inclined support surface 58 inside the retaining leg 50.

[0109] Page 22 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0110] The inserted tool 62 can lift the retaining ring 54 from the support surface 58 and straighten it so that the retaining ring 54 no longer jams against the surface of the guide rod 34.

[0111] The retaining leg 50 can also include a locking element 66, which is movable between a locking position and a release position, and in the locking position secures the retaining leg 50 in the fixed position on the guide rod 34 (see Fig. 8). The locking element 66 provides additional security for the retaining leg 50 in the fixed position. Preferably, the locking element 66 comprises one or more set screws 68, which can be screwed into and out of the retaining leg 50 in a direction radial to the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34, from outside the retaining leg 50 until reaching an outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34, wherein the screwed-in set screw(s) 68 corresponds to the locking position of the locking element 66. In the screwed-in position, a distal front end of the set screw(s) 68 presses against an outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34.This provides additional security by means of frictional engagement. If the distal front end of the setscrew(s) 68 tapers to a point, it can press into the outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34 when the setscrew^) 68 is screwed in, thus achieving additional security by means of positive engagement.

[0112] Furthermore, it is proposed that the clamping position of the clamping unit 40 or of the two clamping parts 42 can be achieved by means of the clamping profile part 44 which can be moved on the guide rod 34 by means of a clamping screw 48.

[0113] Advantageously, the clamping profile part 44, which can be displaced along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34, is designed such that it can only be displaced along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34 in one direction B towards the retaining part 46 and blocks displacement in the opposite direction C. This effect can be achieved in various ways.

[0114] Page 23 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025

[0115] Preferably, the clamping profile part 44, which can be displaced on the guide rod 34, has a retaining element 52 that acts only in one direction and is held in the clamping profile part 44 in such a way (see Figures 12 to 16) that the clamping profile part 44 can be displaced on the guide rod 34 along its longitudinal extent in direction B towards the retaining part 46 and a displacement in the opposite direction C is blocked (see Fig. 14). It is conceivable that the retaining element 52 comprises one or more retaining rings 54 movably guided on the guide rod 34 along its longitudinal extent, and that the clamping profile part 44 comprises a spring element 56 and an inclined support surface 58 between which the retaining ring(s) 54 are arranged, the spring element 56 being configured to press the retaining ring(s) 54 against the inclined support surface 58 and to tilt the retaining ring(s) 54 on the outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34. As shown in the Fig.As can be seen in Figure 12, the sleeve-shaped part 102 of the clamping profile part 44 with the inserted unit 52, 54, 56, 96, 98 forms the part of the clamping profile part 44 which is longitudinally displaceable on the guide rod 34.

[0116] The locking mechanism of the clamping profile part 44 is preferably releasable from outside the clamping profile part 44. In this respect, it is proposed that the clamping profile part 44 has an opening 60 which allows access to the retaining element 52; 54 from outside the clamping profile part 44 and into which a tool 62 for releasing the locking mechanism of the clamping profile part 44 can be inserted (see Fig. 11).

[0117] The clamping profile part 44 can also include a locking element 66, which is movable between a locking position and a release position, and in the locking position secures the clamping profile part 44 in the clamping position on the guide rod 34 (see Fig. 6). The clamping profile part 44 is additionally secured in the clamping position by means of the locking element 66. Preferably, the locking element 66 comprises one or more set screws 68, which can be screwed into and unscrewed from the clamping profile part 44 in a direction radial to the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34, from outside the clamping profile part 44 until reaching an outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34, wherein the screwed-in set screw(s) 68 corresponds to the locking position of the locking element 66.

[0118] Page 24 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka

[0119] Erblin Lekaj

[0120] Our reference number: 10110PCT

[0121] Date: July 30, 2025

[0122] The guide rod 34 is preferably designed as a square tube, which on one side is provided with an end cap 64 with a through-hole 76 for receiving a threaded rod (e.g., the clamping screw 48) for the clamping profile part 44, and on the other hand has fully flat side walls 78. In particular, unlike in the prior art, the guide rod 34 does not need to have any insertion openings for a mating element designed as a locking pin. The retaining part 46 and / or the retaining leg 50 are guided freely on the guide rod 34 in the direction B towards the clamping profile part 44 and are securely and reliably blocked in the opposite directions C. This is preferably achieved solely by the action of a retaining element 52; 54 on the outer circumferential surface of the guide rod 34 by means of frictional or force-fit.Additional securing of the retaining part 46 and / or the retaining leg 50 and / or the clamping profile part 44 can be achieved by the securing element 66; 68.

[0123] Preferably, an internal locknut 74 is provided on the threaded rod (e.g., the clamping screw 48) opposite an outer cap nut 72. Rotating the cap nut 72 with the threaded rod 48 relative to the locknut 74 causes the clamping profile part 44, together with the first clamping element 42a, to shift on the guide rod 34 (see Fig. 6). The threads of the threaded rod 48 and the locknut 74 can be designed and aligned such that the threaded connection between the two parts 48 and 74 has a self-locking effect. Alternatively or additionally, the clamping profile part 44 can be blocked or fixed in the clamping position on the guide rod 34 by the retaining element 52; 54 described above. The blocking occurs in at least one direction, so that the clamping profile part 44 cannot be moved away from the other clamping element 42b associated with the retaining element 46 without releasing the blocking mechanism.

[0124] The adjustability of the support part 32, designed as a separate retaining leg 50 for securing the locking element 10 and fixed to the guide rod 34, is explained in more detail with reference to Fig. 9. A corresponding adjustability would also be conceivable,

[0125] Page 25 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 if a retaining leg for fixing the safety part 10 were provided directly on one of the clamping parts 42.

[0126] In the example shown, a retaining section 80 is formed or attached to the continuously adjustable retaining leg 50 along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34. This retaining section is essentially planar and can be formed as a solid part or as a multiply folded sheet metal part. The retaining section 80 comprises several insertion openings 82 spaced apart from each other in its surface and extending transversely to the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34. Furthermore, the retaining leg 50 comprises a support sleeve 84 with two opposing retaining legs 86 that can be attached to the retaining section 80. The retaining legs 86 have two insertion openings 88 spaced apart from each other and extending transversely to the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34. In predefinable discrete relative orientations of the support sleeve 84 with respect to the retaining section 80, the insertion openings 82, 88 are aligned with each other. The aligned plug openings 82, 88 allow two connecting elements 90, e.g.The locking pins 92 are inserted through the openings, thereby fixing the support sleeve 84 in a specific orientation relative to the retaining section 80 or to the retaining leg 50 and the guide rod 34. The inserted locking pins 92 can be secured in the inserted position by means of locking cotter pins 94. To adjust the orientation of the support sleeve 84 with respect to the guide rod 34, preferably only one of the locking pins 92 is removed from the insertion openings 82, 88, whereby the other locking pin 92 can then serve as a pivot point for varying the orientation of the support sleeve 84. During the variation of the orientation of the support sleeve 84 relative to the guide rod 34, the retaining leg 50 remains fixed to the guide rod 34, which significantly improves the handling of the holding device 2.

[0127] To attach the holding device 2 to the building part 4; 18 by means of the clamping unit 40, a holding device 2 is assumed in which the first unit 42a, 44 is fixed at the end of the guide rod 34 and the second unit 42b, 46 is arranged at a distance to the first unit 42a, 44 that is greater than the clear width of the building part 4; 18 to which the clamping unit 40 is clamped.

[0128] Page 26 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025. This holding device 2 is brought into contact with the building part 4; 18 by means of the clamping jaw 38 of the first clamping part 42a (see longitudinal arrow in Fig. 2). Subsequently, the second unit 42b, 46 is moved in direction B until the clamping jaw 38 of the second clamping part 42b also comes into contact with the building part 4; 18 (see longitudinal arrow in Fig. 3). Then, the locking element 66 of the holding part 46, designed, for example, as a setscrew 68, is brought into the locking position, for example, by turning the setscrew 68 (see rotation arrow in Fig. 4). Subsequently, the locking profile part 44 is moved along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod 34. A corresponding movement of the guide rod 34 relative to the locking profile part 44 is illustrated in Fig. 5 by a longitudinal arrow. This fixes the clamping unit 40 in the clamping position. Additionally, for example, the following can be added:The locking element 66 of the locking profile part 44, designed as a setscrew 68, can be brought into the locking position, e.g. by turning the setscrew 68 (see Fig. 6).

[0129] The retaining leg 50 can then be moved longitudinally in direction B along the guide rod 34 to a desired position (see Fig. 7). To fix the retaining leg 50 in this position, the locking element 66 of the retaining leg 50, which is designed, for example, as a setscrew 68, can be moved into the locking position, for example, by turning the setscrew 68 (see Fig. 8). This fixes the retaining leg 50 on the guide rod 34 in the desired position. Finally, the alignment of the support sleeve 84 can be adjusted in the manner described above.

[0130] Page 27 of 34

Claims

Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference number: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 Claims 1. Holding device (2) for a safety assembly (30), in particular for safety walls (6; 20), safety nets (14, 24) or similar fall protection devices in scaffolding construction, which is designed to support at least one safety element (10) of the safety assembly (30) in a service position in the area of ​​a support element (32), and which comprises a base body (36) designed as a guide rod (34) and a clamping unit (40) having clamping jaws (38) that can be fixed thereto and act in a clamping manner, which is designed in a clamping position to fix the holding device (2) as a whole to a building element (4; 18), a receptacle or the like, wherein the clamping unit (40) has at least two clamping elements (42) designed as individual parts, which are slidable on the guide rod (34) and held in a rotationally fixed manner, wherein the clamping jaws (38) are held by the building element (4;18), sections of the clamping elements (42) facing the receiving or the like are formed, characterized in that the clamping elements (42) can be fixed in variably predefinable clamping positions by means of a clamping profile element (44) which can be displaced on the guide rod (34) along its longitudinal extent on the one hand, and a holding element (46) which can be fixed steplessly on the guide rod (34) in any longitudinal extent along the guide rod (34) on the other hand.

2. Holding device (2) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the clamping profile part (44) and a first (42a) of the clamping parts (42) are designed as a common first clamping part unit (42a, 44) which can be displaced on the guide rod (34) along its longitudinal extent.

3. Holding device (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the holding part (46) and a second (42b) of the clamping parts (42) are designed as a common second clamping part unit (42b, 46) which can be arranged in any position along a longitudinal Page 28 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 The extension of the guide rod (34) can be continuously variable and predetermined clamping positions on the guide rod (34).

4. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding part (46) is designed such that it is freely movable along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod (34) only in one direction (B) towards the clamping profile part (44) on the guide rod (34) and blocks movement in the opposite direction (C).

5. Holding device (2) according to claim 4, characterized in that the holding part (46) has a holding element (52) held therein in such a way that it is freely movable on the guide rod (34) along its longitudinal extension in the direction (B) towards the clamping profile part (44) and movement in the opposite direction (C) is blocked.

6. Holding device (2) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the blocking of the holding part (46) can be released from outside the holding part (46).

7. Holding device (2) according to claim 6, characterized in that the holding part (46) has an opening (60) which allows access to the holding element (52) from outside the holding part (46) and into which a tool (62) for releasing the blockage of the holding part (46) can be inserted.

8. Holding device (2) according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the holding element (52) comprises one or more retaining rings (54) movably guided on the guide rod (34) along its longitudinal extent, and the holding part (46) comprises a spring element (56) and an inclined support surface (58) between which the retaining ring(s) (54) are arranged, wherein the spring element (56) is configured to press the retaining ring(s) (54) against the inclined support surface (58) and to tilt the retaining ring(s) (54) on the guide rod (34). Page 29 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 9. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding part (46) comprises a locking element (66) which is movable between a locking position and a release position, and in the locking position secures the holding part (46) in the fixed clamping position on the guide rod (34).

10. Holding device (2) according to claim 9, characterized in that the locking element (66) comprises a setscrew (68) which can be screwed in and unscrewed in a direction radial to the longitudinal extension of the guide rod (34) from outside the holding part (46) until reaching an outer circumferential surface of the guide rod (34), wherein the screwed-in setscrew (68) corresponds to the locking position of the locking element (66).

11. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support part (32) is formed by at least one of the clamping parts (42) of the clamping unit (40), which has a holding leg on which the locking part (10) can be fixed.

12. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device (2) has, in addition to the clamping parts (42) of the clamping unit (40), a holding leg (50) forming the support part (32) and which can be fixed in any clamping positions continuously variable along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod (34) on the guide rod (34), on which the locking part (10) can be fixed.

13. Holding device (2) according to claim 12, characterized in that the holding leg (50) which can be fixed on the guide rod (34) is designed such that it is freely movable on the guide rod (34) along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod (34) only in one direction (B) towards the clamping profile part (44) and blocks movement in the opposite direction (C). Page 30 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 14. Holding device (2) according to claim 13, characterized in that the holding leg (50) which can be fixed on the guide rod (34) has a holding element (52) held therein in such a way that it is freely movable on the guide rod (34) along its longitudinal extension in the direction (B) towards the clamping profile part (44) and is blocked from movement in the opposite direction (C).

15. Holding device (2) according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the blocking of the holding leg (50) can be released from outside the holding leg (50).

16. Holding device (2) according to claim 15, characterized in that the holding leg (50) has an opening (60) which allows access to the holding element (52) from outside the holding leg (50) and into which a tool (62) for releasing the blockage of the holding leg (50) can be inserted.

17. Holding device (2) according to one of claims 14 to 16, characterized in that the holding element (52) comprises one or more retaining rings (54) movably guided on the guide rod (34) along its longitudinal extent, and the holding leg (50) comprises a spring element (56) and an inclined support surface (58) between which the retaining ring(s) (54) are arranged, wherein the spring element (56) is configured to press the retaining ring(s) (54) against the inclined support surface (58) and to tilt the retaining ring(s) (54) on the guide rod (34).

18. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding leg (50) comprises a locking element (66) which is movable between a locking position and a release position and in the locking position secures the holding leg (50) in the blocked position on the guide rod (34).

19. Holding device (2) according to claim 18, characterized in that the locking element (66) comprises a setscrew (68) which extends radially in one direction Page 31 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025, for the longitudinal extension of the guide rod (34) from outside the retaining leg (50) to reaching an outer circumferential surface of the guide rod (34) in the retaining leg (50), wherein the screwed-in setscrew (68) corresponds to the locking position of the locking element (66).

20. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping position of the two clamping parts (42) can be achieved by means of the clamping profile part (44) which can be moved on the guide rod (34) by means of a clamping screw (48).

21. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping profile part (44) which can be displaced on the guide rod (34) along its longitudinal extent is designed such that it can be displaced on the guide rod (34) only in one direction (B) towards the holding part (46) along the longitudinal extent of the guide rod (34) and blocks displacement in the opposite direction (C).

22. Holding device (2) according to claim 21, characterized in that the clamping profile part (44) which can be displaced on the guide rod (34) has a holding element (52) held therein in such a way that the clamping profile part (44) can be displaced on the guide rod (34) along its longitudinal extent in the direction (B) towards the holding part (46) and a displacement in the opposite direction (C) is blocked.

23. Holding device (2) according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that the blocking of the clamping profile part (44) can be released from outside the clamping profile part (44).

24. Holding device (2) according to claim 23, characterized in that the clamping profile part (44) has an opening (60) which allows access to the holding element (52) from outside the clamping profile part (44) and into which a tool (62) for releasing the blockage of the clamping profile part (44) can be inserted. Page 32 of 34 Applicant: Vildane Uka Erblin Lekaj Our reference: 10110PCT Date: July 30, 2025 25. Holding device (2) according to one of claims 22 to 25, characterized in that the holding element (52) comprises one or more retaining rings (54) movably guided on the guide rod (34) along its longitudinal extent, and the clamping profile part (44) comprises a spring element (56) and an inclined support surface (58) between which the retaining ring(s) (54) are arranged, wherein the spring element (56) is configured to press the retaining ring(s) (54) against the inclined support surface (58) and to tilt the retaining ring(s) (54) on the guide rod (34).

26. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping profile part (44) comprises a locking element (66) which is movable between a locking position and a release position and in the locking position secures the clamping profile part (44) in the blocked position on the guide rod (34).

27. Holding device (2) according to claim 26, characterized in that the locking element (66) comprises a setscrew (68) which can be screwed in and unscrewed in a direction radial to the longitudinal extension of the guide rod (34) from outside the holding leg (50) until reaching an outer circumferential surface of the guide rod (34) into the holding leg (50), wherein the screwed-in setscrew (68) corresponds to the locking position of the locking element (66).

28. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide rod (34) is designed as a square tube which on the one hand has an end cap (64) with a through bore (76) receiving a threaded rod (48) for the clamping profile part (44) and on the other hand has full-surface flat side walls (78).

29. Holding device (2) according to claim 28, characterized in that an inner lock nut (74) is provided on the threaded rod (48) opposite an outer head nut (72). Page 33 of 34

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