Rack, such as a drying rack

Description

[0001] The invention is related to a rack, in particular a drying rack, comprising at least one substantially flat frame as well as slender bearing elements extending between mutually opposite sides of the frame, wherein the mutually opposite sides of the frame each comprise a profiled section which determines a chamber which ends in a slot-shaped aperture, wherein the bars are introduced into the slot-shaped aperture of each profiled section, and wherein securing elements are provided in the chamber of each profiled section by means of which in each case one end of the bearing elements is fixed.

[0002] Such a rack is disclosed in FR-A-2644802. The bars thereof are assembled in pairs, thus forming frames. These frames are supported within the chambers by means of wheels whereby the frames can be moved to and fro.

[0003] The object of the invention is to provide an improved rack wherein the bars are fixed. This object is achieved in that the bearing elements are fixed on each end between two adjacent securing elements.

[0004] The securing elements may also be used to bring about regular intervals between the bearing elements. In particular, the securing elements may be placed against one another in pairs by their end edges in a series. The distance between the end edges of a securing element then determines the distance between the bearing elements. If an end edge or both end edges of each securing element has/have a recess, it is possible to accommodate an end of a securing element in such a manner that a virtually invisible attachment becomes possible. Preferably, both end edges comprise part of the recess, for example half, in which recesses of adjoining end edges the bearing element is accommodated in a tight-fitting manner.

[0005] The bearing elements preferably comprise a hook on the ends, which hook is hooked behind a securing element. To this end, a cavity may be provided on that side of the securing element which is turned away from the bearing element, which space accommodates the hook. In order to reinforce said attachment, the securing elements may be provided with connecting means by means of which the securing elements are connected to one another in pairs. The bearing element with the hook is then securely fixed between the two securing elements which are joined to one another, thereby improving the reliability of the structure.

[0006] Such connections between the securing elements can also be achieved in various ways, such as by click-fit connections and the like. Preferably, the connections have a projection at one end of the securing elements and a corresponding space at the opposite end of the securing elements. The mutually facing surfaces of the projections and the spaces of neighbouring securing elements preferably have mating connecting means. In addition, the mutually facing surfaces of the projections and the spaces of neighbouring securing elements may form a cavity which accommodates the hook.

[0007] As the securing elements can be accommodated in the chamber of the profiled section, these connecting means are reliably secured against release. The chamber of the profiled section preferably forms an undercut area, in such a manner that the largest part of the securing elements is accommodated in the profiled section in a barely visible manner. The visible part of the securing element is preferably designed as a ledge which is at the same level as the external surface of the profiled section. As a result of said ledges, the rack is given a smooth appearance due to the fact that the attachment means do not result in a noticeable interruption of the contour.

[0008] A solid, rattle-free design can be obtained if the profiled sections have a cross section which corresponds to the cross section of the chamber. The profiled sections may be made of metal, such as aluminium, and the securing elements may be made of plastic, although these components may also be made of other suitable materials. Thus, the profiled sections may, for example, also be made of plastic. The profiled sections may be identical. Furthermore, supports may be provided which are directed backwards at an angle on the mutually opposite sides of the frame.

[0009] The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment illustrated in the figures, in which:

Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a first variant of the drying rack according to the invention;

Fig. 2 shows a part of the drying rack according to a second variant;

Fig. 3 shows the detail from III in Fig. 1 on an enlarged scale;

Fig. 4 shows the cross section of a profiled section with a securing element of the drying rack accommodated therein according to IV from Fig. 3;

Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of a securing element;

Fig. 6 shows a first view of a series of securing elements with bearing elements attached thereto, ready to be pushed into a profiled section;

Fig. 7 shows a second view of the series of securing elements with bearing elements attached thereto;

Fig. 8 shows the view according to XIII in Fig. 5;

[0010] The drying rack according to the invention illustrated in Fig. 1 comprises the frame denoted overall by reference numeral 1, which in turn comprises three profiled sections 2, 3, which are connected to one another by corner pieces 4. The supports 5 are attached to the profiled sections 2 of the frame 1 by means of the sliding pieces 6. The bearing elements which, in this example, are in the form of bars 7, extend between the mutually opposite parallel profiled sections 2.

[0011] The profiled sections 2 have the cross section illustrated in Fig. 4 which is substantially C-shaped. The profiled sections 2 have a recess 8 extending in the longitudinal direction which gives access to an undercut chamber 9. The chamber 9 is delimited by the body 10, which extends inside the C-shape of the profiled section, with two flanges 11 extending freely from the body 10 to the recess 8. The body 10, together with the main part 12 of the C shape, forms a closed tube 13, which imparts the required torsional rigidity to the profiled section. The torsional rigidity can also be increased by increasing the thickness of the body 10.

[0012] The securing elements 14 illustrated in Figs. 5 and 8 are pushed into the chamber 9, as determined by the flanges 11 and the body 10. Said securing elements 14 have a cross section which corresponds to the cross section of the chamber 9 of the profiled section 2, as is illustrated in Fig. 4. The securing elements 14 each have a ledge 15 which is inserted into the slot 8, in such a manner that the external surface 16 of the ledge is at the same level as the external surface of the flanges 11. The bars 7 are attached to said securing elements 14 in the manner illustrated in Figs. 6 and 7.

[0013] Each securing element 14 has two end faces 17, 18 which are provided with a semicircular passage 19 and 20, respectively. The lip 21 which is provided with elevations 22 which enclose a semicircular attachment recess 23, extends with respect to one of the end faces, more precisely end face 20. Similarly, the passage 19 on the opposite surface 17 adjoins a likewise semicircular attachment recess 24 which faces in the direction opposite to that of the semicircular attachment recess 23 which is situated between the elevations 22 on the surface 18.

[0014] At its end, each bars 7 has a hook 25 which, as is illustrated in the view from Fig. 7, is hooked into the semicircular attachment recess 24 via the passage 19 in the end face 17. The lip 21 of the subsequent securing element 14, which is still to be fitted, is positioned over the hook 25, with the elevations 22 of the subsequent securing element 14 still to be fitted being click-fitted into the depressions 27. The hook 25 is thus firmly enclosed by the two semicircular attachment recesses 23, 24 of two securing elements 14 which are connected to one another.

[0015] The frame 1 is slidably suspended from the supports 5 by means of the sliding pieces 6. These have a cross section which is in the shape of a C and has dimensions such that the profiled section 2 is accommodated in a tightly fitting manner in a sliding piece 6. As is illustrated in Fig. 3, each sliding piece is to this end provided with a slot 26. In addition, one of the edges of the slot has grooves 27, by means of which the sliding piece is secured with respect to the bars 7. However, due to the elasticity of the sliding piece, the latter can be displaced with respect to the profiled section 2 and the bars 7, with the bars in each case click-fitting into the grooves in order to define the locked positions of the supports with respect to the frame 1.

[0016] The drying rack illustrated in Fig. 1 can be suspended from a railing, banister or the like by means of the hooks 32, in which case the stops 30 which are situated on the free ends of the profiled sections 2 come to lie against the vertical wall of the railing, banister or the like. The supports 5 are attached to the sliding pieces 6 by means of hinges 33, in such a manner that the supports can be folded flat onto the frame 1 after use.

[0017] Fig. 2 shows a part of the drying rack according to a second variant, with the corner pieces 4 which connect the profiled sections 2 and 3 to one another each having a support 29. The opposite ends of the profiled sections 2 are provided with hinging parts 28.

Claims

1. Rack, in particular a drying rack, comprising at least one substantially flat frame (1) as well as slender bearing elements (7) extending between mutually opposite sides of the frame (1), wherein the mutually opposite sides of the frame (1) each comprise a profiled section (2) which determines a chamber (9) which ends in a slot-shaped aperture (8), wherein the bars (7) are introduced into the slot-shaped aperture (8) of each profiled section (2), and wherein securing elements (14) are provided in the chamber (9) of each profiled section (2) by means of which in each case one end (25) of the bearing elements (7) is fixed, characterized in that the bearing elements (7) are fixed on each end (25) between two adjacent securing elements (14).

2. Rack according to Claim 1, in which the slot-shaped apertures (8) of the profiled sections (2) are turned towards one another.

3. Rack according to Claim 1 or 2, in which the securing elements (14) are placed against one another in pairs by their end edges (17, 18) in a series.

4. Rack according to Claim 3, in which at least one of the end edges (17, 18) of each securing element (14) has a recess (19, 20) which accommodates a bearing element (7).

5. Rack according to Claim 4, in which both end edges (17, 18) have a recess (19, 20), in which recesses (19, 20) of adjoining end edges (17, 18) a bearing element (7) is accommodated in a tight-fitting manner.

6. Rack according to one of the preceding claims, in which each bearing element (7) has a hook (25) on each end which is hooked behind a securing element (14).

7. Rack according to Claim 6, in which each securing element (14), on that side which is turned away from the latter, is provided with a cavity (24) which accommodates the hook (25).

8. Rack according to one of the preceding claims, in which the securing elements (14) are provided with connections (22, 27) by means of which the securing elements (14) are connected to one another in pairs.

9. Rack according to Claim 8, in which the connections comprise an elevation (22) at one end of the securing elements (14) and a corresponding space (27) at the opposite end of the securing elements (14).

10. Rack according to Claim 9, in which the mutually facing surfaces of the lips (21) and the spaces (27) of neighbouring securing elements (14) are provided with mating connecting means (22, 27).

11. Rack according to Claim 9 or 10 when dependent on Claim 9, in which the mutually facing surfaces of the lips (21) and the spaces (27) of neighbouring securing elements (14) form a cavity (23, 24) which accommodate the hook (25).

12. Rack according to one of the preceding claims, in which the chamber (9) of each profiled section (2) is determined by a body (10) which extends inside the profiled section opposite the aperture (8), which body (10), together with the profiled section part (12) which is turned away from the aperture (8), forms a tube (13).

13. Rack according to Claim 12, in which the chamber (9) is delimited by two flanges (11) which delimit the aperture (8).

14. Rack according to one of the preceding claims, in which each securing element (14) has a ledge (15) which is at the same level as the external surface of the profiled section (2).

15. Rack according to one of Claims 12-14, in which the securing elements (14) have a cross section which corresponds to the cross section of the chamber (9).

16. Rack according to one of Claims 12-15, in which the profiled sections (2) are made from metal, such as aluminium.

17. Rack according to one of the preceding claims, in which the securing elements (14) are identical.

18. Rack according to one of the preceding claims, in which the securing elements (14) are made of plastic.

19. Rack according to one of the preceding claims, in which supports (5) which are directed backwards at an angle are provided on the mutually opposite sides of the frame (1).

20. Rack according to Claim 18, in which the supports (5) comprise hooks (32).

21. Rack according to Claim 19 or 20, in which the supports (5) can pivot with respect to the frame (1).

22. Rack according to Claim 19, 20 or 21, in which the sides are provided with stops (30) on their rear side.

Ansprüche

1. Gestell, insbesondere ein Trockengestell, das wenigstens einen im Wesentlichen flachen Rahmen (1) ebenso wie schlanke Lagerelemente (7) umfasst, die sich zwischen wechselseitig entgegengesetzten Seiten des Rahmens (1) erstrecken, wobei die wechselseitig entgegengesetzten Seiten des Rahmens (1) jeweils einen Profilabschnitt (2) umfassen, der eine Kammer (9) bestimmt, die in einer schlitzförmigen Öffnung (8) endet, wobei die Stäbe (7) in die schlitzförmige Öffnung (8) jedes Profilabschnitts (2) eingeführt sind, und wobei Befestigungselemente (14) in der Kammer (9) jedes Profilabschnitts (2) bereitgestellt sind, mit deren Hilfe in jedem Fall ein Ende (25) der Lagerelemente (7) befestigt wird,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Lagerelemente (7) auf jedem Ende (25) zwischen zwei benachbarten Befestigungselementen (14) befestigt sind.

2. Gestell nach Anspruch 1, in dem die schlitzförmigen Öffnungen (8) der Profilabschnitte (2) einander zugewandt sind.

3. Gestell nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei die Befestigungselemente (14) durch ihre Endränder (17, 18) in einer Reihe paarweise aneinander angeordnet sind.

4. Gestell nach Anspruch 3, wobei wenigstens einer der Endränder (17, 18) jedes Befestigungselements (14) eine Vertiefung (19, 20) hat, die ein Lagerelement (7) unterbringt.

5. Gestell nach Anspruch 4, wobei beide Endränder (17, 18) eine Vertiefung (19, 20) haben, wobei in diesen Vertiefungen (19, 20) aneinander grenzender Endränder (17, 18) in einer genau eingepassten Weise ein Lagerelement (7) untergebracht ist.

6. Gestell nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, in dem jedes Lagerelement (7) einen Haken (25) auf jedem Ende hat, der hinter einem Befestigungselement (14) verhakt ist.

7. Gestell nach Anspruch 6, wobei jedes Befestigungselement (14) auf der Seite, die von dem letzteren weg gedreht ist, mit einem Hohlraum (24) versehen ist, der den Haken (25) aufnimmt.

8. Gestell nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, in dem die Befestigungselemente (14) mit Verbindungen (22, 27) versehen sind, mit deren Hilfe die Befestigungselemente (14) paarweise miteinander verbunden sind.

9. Gestell nach Anspruch 8, in dem die Verbindungen eine Erhöhung (22) an einem Ende der Befestigungselemente (14) und einen entsprechenden Raum (27) an dem entgegengesetzten Ende der Befestigungselemente (14) umfassen.

10. Gestell nach Anspruch 9, wobei die wechselseitig zugewandten Flächen der Lippen (21) und der Räume (27) benachbarter Befestigungselemente (14) mit zueinander passenden Befestigungsmitteln (22, 27) versehen sind.

11. Gestell nach Anspruch 9 oder 10, in Abhängigkeit von Anspruch 9, wobei die wechselseitig zugewandten Flächen der Lippen (21) und der Räume (27) benachbarter Befestigungselemente (14) einen Hohlraum (23, 24) bilden, der den Haken (25) unterbringt.

12. Gestell nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, in dem die Kammer (9) jedes Profilabschnitts (2) durch einen Körper (10) bestimmt ist, der sich im Inneren des Profilabschnitts entgegengesetzt zu der Öffnung (8) erstreckt, wobei der Körper (10) zusammen mit dem Profilabschnittteil (12), der von der Öffnung weg gedreht ist, ein Rohr (13) bildet.

13. Gestell nach Anspruch 12, in dem die Kammer (9) durch zwei Flansche (11) begrenzt ist, die die Öffnung (8) begrenzen.

14. Gestell nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, in dem jedes Befestigungselement (14) einen Absatz bzw. vorstehenden Rand (15) hat, der auf der gleichen Höhe wie die Außenfläche des Profilabschnitts (2) ist.

15. Gestell nach einem der Ansprüche 12 - 14, wobei die Befestigungselemente (14) einen Querschnitt haben, der dem Querschnitt der Kammer (9) entspricht.

16. Gestell nach einem der Ansprüche 12 - 15, in dem die Profilabschnitte (2) aus Metall, wie etwa Aluminium, gefertigt sind.

17. Gestell nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, in dem die Befestigungselemente (14) identisch sind.

18. Gestell nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, in dem die Befestigungselemente (14) aus Kunststoff hergestellt sind.

19. Gestell nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, in dem Halter (5), die in einem Winkel nach hinten gerichtet sind, auf wechselseitig entgegengesetzten Seiten des Rahmens (1) bereitgestellt sind.

20. Gestell nach Anspruch 18, in dem die Halter (5) Haken (32) umfassen.

21. Gestell nach Anspruch 19 oder 20, in dem die Halter (5) in Bezug auf den Rahmen (1) schwenken können.

22. Gestell nach Anspruch 19, 20 oder 21, in dem die Seiten mit Anschlägen (30) auf ihrer Rückseite versehen sind.

Revendications

1. Etendoir, notamment râtelier de séchage, comprenant au moins un cadre (1) sensiblement aplati, ainsi que des éléments longilignes de support (7) s'étendant entre des côtés du cadre (1) mutuellement opposés, dans lequel lesdits côtés dudit cadre (1), mutuellement opposés, comportant chacun une région profilée (2) qui définit un compartiment (9) s'achevant dans un orifice (8) en forme de fente, les tiges (7) étant introduites dans l'orifice (8) en forme de fente de chaque région profilée (2), et dans lequel le compartiment (9) de chaque région profilée (2) renfermant des éléments de fixation (14) au moyen desquels, dans chaque cas, l'une des extrémités (25) des éléments de support (7) est consignée à demeure, caractérisé en ce que les éléments de support (7) sont consignés à demeure sur chaque extrémité (25), entre deux éléments de fixation (14) adjacents.

2. Etendoir selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les orifices (8) en forme de fente des régions profilées (2) pointent en direction l'un de l'autre.

3. Etendoir selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel les éléments de fixation (14) sont agencés par paires les uns contre les autres, en une série, par leurs bords extrêmes (17, 18).

4. Etendoir selon la revendication 3, dans lequel au moins l'un des bords extrêmes (17, 18) de chaque élément de fixation (14) offre un évidement (19, 20) logeant un élément de support (7).

5. Etendoir selon la revendication 4, dans lequel les deux bords extrêmes (17, 18) offrent un évidement (19, 20), un élément de support (7) étant logé, avec ajustement serré, dans lesdits évidements (19, 20) de bords extrêmes (17, 18) contigus.

6. Etendoir selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel chaque élément de support (7) présente, sur chaque extrémité, un crochet (25) accroché derrière un élément de fixation (14).

7. Etendoir selon la revendication 6, dans lequel chaque élément de fixation (14) est pourvu, du côté tourné à l'opposé de ce dernier, d'une cavité (24) logeant le crochet (25).

8. Etendoir selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les éléments de fixation (14) sont pourvus d'éléments de liaison (22, 27) au moyen desquels lesdits éléments de fixation (14) sont reliés mutuellement, par paires.

9. Etendoir selon la revendication 8, dans lequel les éléments de liaison comprennent une saillie (22), à l'une des extrémités des éléments de fixation (14), et un évidement correspondant (27) à l'extrémité opposée desdits éléments de fixation (14).

10. Etendoir selon la revendication 9, dans lequel les surfaces en vis-à-vis, sur les lèvres (21) et les évidements (27) d'éléments de fixation (14) voisins, sont pourvues d'éléments de liaison (22, 27) complémentaires.

11. Etendoir selon la revendication 9 ou 10 dépendant de la revendication 9, dans lequel les surfaces en vis-à-vis, sur les lèvres (21) et les évidements (27) d'éléments de fixation (14) voisins, forment une cavité (23, 24) logeant le crochet (25).

12. Etendoir selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le compartiment (9) de chaque région profilée (2) est défini par un corps (10) s'étendant à l'intérieur de ladite région profilée, en regard de l'orifice (8), lequel corps (10) forme un tube (13) en coopération avec la partie (12) de ladite région profilée qui est tournée à l'opposé dudit orifice (8).

13. Etendoir selon la revendication 12, dans lequel le compartiment (9) est délimité par deux ailes (11) qui délimitent l'orifice (8).

14. Etendoir selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel chaque élément de fixation (14) comporte une membrure (15) située au même niveau que la surface extérieure de la région profilée (2).

15. Etendoir selon l'une des revendications 12-14, dans lequel les éléments de fixation (14) présentent une section transversale qui correspond à la section transversale du compartiment (9).

16. Etendoir selon l'une des revendications 12-15, dans lequel les régions profilées (2) sont constituées d'un métal, tel que de l'aluminium.

17. Etendoir selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les éléments de fixation (14) sont identiques.

18. Etendoir selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les éléments de fixation (14) sont constitués d'une matière plastique.

19. Etendoir selon l'une des revendications précédentes, dans lequel des supports (5), dirigés avec inclinaison vers l'arrière, sont prévus sur les côtés du cadre (1) mutuellement opposés.

20. Etendoir selon la revendication 18, dans lequel les supports (5) comprennent des crochets (32).

21. Etendoir selon la revendication 19 ou 20, dans lequel les supports (5) peuvent pivoter par rapport au cadre (1).

22. Etendoir selon la revendication 19, 20 ou 21, dans lequel les côtés sont pourvus de butées (30) sur leur face postérieure.

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