Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
  • E04C3/00—Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
  • E04C3/005—Girders or columns that are rollable, collapsible or otherwise adjustable in length or height
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
  • A47B96/00—Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups A47B43/00 - A47B95/00; General details of furniture
  • A47B96/14—Bars, uprights, struts, or like supports, for cabinets, brackets, or the like
  • A47B96/1425—Uprights secured to ceiling and floor
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
  • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
  • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
  • A47K3/38—Curtain arrangements

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a telescopic fixing rod for securing between two faces.
• the invention is aimed at cases where there is a temporary need to fix supporting means or fittings in a room, without wishing to damage or mark the walls, ceiling or floor.
• a fixing rod can then be used between the faces (fixing faces), e.g., between the floor and ceiling or between walls, without using glue, screws, nails or other fastening means.
• the fixing rod is secured due to the friction between the end faces of the rod and the fixing faces.
• the aforementioned fixing rods are often used as a fixing element for equipment or as supporting means for persons. If a rod of this kind becomes loose, it will have major consequences. The risk involved when using the previously known fixing rods means that these rods must be changed frequently. In addition, specialised knowledge is required to mount the fixing rods in a safe manner
• the telescopic rod according to the invention which comprises a telescopic rod including a gas spring which has the effect of holding the tension between the fixing faces constant within its range of expansion. In this way the force between the fixing faces can be optimised and the tension controlled on the basis of the choice of gas spring.
• the invention relates to a telescopic rod comprising an inner rod member and an outer rod member for securing between two faces, characterised in that it includes a gas spring which acts between an intermediate tube and clamping plate, a locking device secured to the inner rod member, and wherein the intermediate tube is movable relative to the inner rod member and surrounds the inner rod member, the intermediate tube is stopped by the locking device, and the intermediate tube and the inner rod member are movably disposed inside the outer rod member.
• the telescopic rod according to the invention may be made of metal, plastic wood or another suitable material.
• the figure shows the telescopic rod which consists of a gas spring (5) with one end in the end of outer rod member (6) and one end in intermediate tube (7), wherein the intermediate tube (7) transmits the force from the gas spring (5) to the inner rod member (8) through locking device (9), wherein the locking device (9) is secured to the inner rod member (8).
• the rod is held in position with a predetermined and almost constant force between the two fixing faces (1, 2) in that the gas spring (5) that is secured to the clamping plate (3) inside the outer rod member (6) transmits its force through the rod members (6, 8) to the fixing faces (1, 2), and the gas spring will thus expand or contract if the distance between the fixing faces changes (1, 2) and transmit its almost constant force through the intermediate tube (7) and the locking device (9) to the inner rod member (8) which can slide into the intermediate tube (7), and where the inner rod member (8) can be prevented from sliding into the intermediate tube (7) by the locking device (9) which can be fixed anywhere on the inner rod member (8).
• colour marking (10) in one or more colours which becomes visible if the gas spring (5) expands more than anticipated and thus warns of the need to check the tensioning of the rod or that there is a danger associated with further use.
• cover tube (11) that conceals colour marking (12) which becomes visible if the screw is screwed out of the nut (13) more than anticipated and warns that there is a danger associated with further use.
• the clamping plates (3, 4) are made in the form of flexible shallow cups having large faces of contact towards their periphery against the fixing faces (1, 2), so that the area pressure is reduced and any irregularity in the parallel relation and the surfaces of the fixing faces (1, 2) is compensated.

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• Fluid-Damping Devices (AREA)
• Clamps And Clips (AREA)

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  • 2000-02-02 EP EP00903052A patent/EP1155244A1/en not_active Withdrawn
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