DE102008037961A1 - Pipe clamp has fastening element for fixing pipe clamp at house wall and two clamp holders, where one clamp holder and another clamp holder possess concave curvature - Google Patents

Abstract

The pipe clamp (10) has a fastening element for fixing the pipe clamp at a house wall and two clamp holders (12,14). A clamp holder and another clamp holder possess a concave curvature (18), which describes a semi-circle and serves a pipe for the support. The former clamp holder and the latter clamp holder have corresponding units of a connector at the ends of the concave curvature.

Description

The The invention relates to a pipe clamp comprising a fastening element for fixing the pipe clamp to a house wall as well as two clamp brackets.

The vertical downpipes for roof drainage of buildings must be against vertical slipping be secured. Usually downpipe clamps are used Insert that anchored in the house wall and below one on the Downpipe soldered zinc bead to be closed.

The Clamping is usually done by means of one or two screws. In the embodiment with a screw, the two clamp halves are already connected to a side via a hinge. more often However, clamps are used in two halves must be present and closed with two screws.

Therefore need in the practical execution of the installation work appropriate tool and the necessary consumables be carried in sufficient quantity by the fitter. Especially when working on scaffolding there is the Danger that materials are not at hand or during the installer slip off the installation work. In addition, the conventional Assembly of pipe clamps time consuming. The practiced Installer needed for the Monatage a pipe clamp at least about two minutes. Thus, there is a need after a simplified pipe clamp.

Another disadvantage of the conventional downpipe assembly is the zinc bead, which is soldered onto the pipe to prevent vertical slippage. In addition to the aesthetic impairment also consumables and tools and other tools are needed for the soldering process, which entail the associated disadvantages. The DE 102 60 375.8 discloses an alternative protection against vertical slippage, wherein a holding element has a retaining pin which pierces the pipe to be secured and thus fixed in position. A new and simplified clamp should be combined with such as well as conventional anti-slip devices.

It Thus, the object of the invention is a pipe clamp available to provide, without additional materials and tools easy and can be closed in a few simple steps.

The The object of the invention is advantageously with a pipe clamp solved with the features of claim 1. Further preferred Embodiments are described in the subclaims.

The The invention relates to a pipe clamp comprising a fastening element for fixing the pipe clamp to a house wall and two clamp brackets, wherein a first clamp bracket and a second clamp bracket have a concave curvature, which is essentially a Semi-circle describes and serves to receive a pipe and that the first clamp bracket and the second clamp bracket at the ends of the concave curvature on both sides one each have corresponding part of a connector.

The Pipe clip according to the invention thus consists of two clamp brackets, each with a concave inner curvature exhibit. When closed, the clamp form the two concave internal curvatures a central opening, which receives the pipe to be mounted. Preferably, the first Clamp bracket, the part of the pipe clamp facing the wall of the house and the second clamp bracket facing away from the wall of the house Part of the pipe clamp. According to the invention However, the clamp halves also in reverse order be mounted on the wall of the house. Fasteners of a pipe clamp for attachment to the house wall are known in the art. The pipe clamp according to the invention Can be used with all common fasteners on the house wall to be assembled.

In a preferred embodiment, the fastener on the first clamp bracket and preferably centrally on the Outside of the concave curvature attached.

Of the inventive first clamp bracket has each at the ends of the concave inner curvature a bevelled Section on and the second clamp bracket has on the both ends of the concave inner curvature each have a complementary folded section. The folded and the complementary folded section are designed such that the complementary folded section has at least two more folds, so that the complementary folded section in the closed Condition of the pipe clamp the folded section form-fitting embraces.

The pipe clamp according to the invention can thus be closed by a simple insertion of the folded portion in the complementary folded portion. Thus, it is in the closure of the pipe clamp according to the invention is a simple connector, for the closure neither additional tools nor other consumables are needed. Especially in the daily work on scaffolding this is Of great advantage, since neither tool nor consumables missing the fitter or can slip away. The assembly time is thus shortened in an advantageous manner to up to five seconds.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention are the beveled sections rectangular designed. Here are the folded portions arranged such that they from the center of the circle defined by the concave curvature and preferably parallel to the longitudinal axis of the to be mounted Tube run. Thus, the folded portions in the closed form the clamp aligned parallel to the house wall.

advantageously, is the first clamp bracket consisting of the concave Curvature and one bent section at each Ends of curvature made in one piece. Especially the first clamp bracket can be punched or stamped become. Alternatively, the folded portion may also be concave Curvature set, preferably welded or soldered. Here are the folded section and the pipe clamp preferably the same thickness, so have the same Wall thickness on.

In In another embodiment, the folded portions are opposite the longitudinal axis of the pipe to be mounted by 1 ° to 20 °, preferably by 5 ° to 15 °, still more preferably inclined by 10 °. In a first case, in which the first clamp bracket of the house wall facing clamp bracket is, the inclination of the folded portions is designed such that the lower edge of the folded portion of the vertical shifted back in the direction of the concave curvature is. Is the first clamp bracket the clamp facing away from the house wall, so the inclination of the folded portions is designed such that the lower edge of the folded portions of the vertical of the concave curvature is wegverlagert. By means of this inclination is in the closed state, an increased pressure on the Pipe exercised, which in addition to other fuses applied against vertical slipping a clamping force on the pipe becomes. In addition, the clamp can be folded at an inclined Section only closed from the top and only up again be opened. A gravity-related, unwanted opening the clamp is thereby avoided.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the folded Sections on one of the free ends rectangular recesses. The recesses are preferably as deep as the folded Sections are wide, d. H. the depth of the recesses corresponds preferably the wall thickness of the folded sections. This recess is suitable a bridge of the complementary be received bent portion of the second clamp bracket. In the closed state of the clamp is the complementary folded section in the rectangular recess of the bevelled Section engaged. Preferably, the folded portion at the outer end of the rectangular recess one another rectangular recess or bevel on. The second rectangular recess or bevel serves to to set a lever suitable for opening the pipe clamp or with appropriate pliers under the complementary ones be able to grab folded section.

Preferably The bevelled sections have a rough surface or are coated with a material that has a rough or dull surface. In particular, this is the static friction between the folded Increased section and the complementary folded portion become.

In A further embodiment of the invention is the complementary folded section of two rectangular sections and a web connecting the sections. Subsections and bridge are arranged such that they have a U-shaped opening form. In the closed state of the clamp is the bevelled Section of the first clamp bracket in the U-shaped opening of the complementary folded portion of the second Positioned clamp bracket.

According to the invention complementary folded portions designed in such a way that the U-shaped opening from the center of the circle formed by the clamp in the closed state points away. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the sections parallel to the longitudinal axis of the to be mounted Pipe and thus in the closed state of the pipe clamp also parallel to the house wall. In a further embodiment, the subsections opposite the longitudinal axis of the pipe to be mounted by 1 ° to 20 °, preferably by 5 ° to 15 °, more preferably inclined by 10 °. If the second clamp bracket of the house wall facing away from the clamp bracket is, the inclination is designed so that the lower edge of the complementary folded portion of the vertical of the concave curvature moved away. Is the second clamp bracket of the House wall facing clamp bracket, the slope is the Subsections designed such that the lower edge of the complementary folded portion from the vertical in the direction of the concave Curvature shifted back. According to the invention the inclination angle of the folded portions of the complementary beveled sections at the two clamp bracket one Clamp same.

Preferably are the two subsections of the complementary folded Sections equal in size. The connection of the two sections by means the web is preferably over the long side of rectangular sections. In particular, is the same size Sections and a connection over the long side realized a complementary folded portion, the from above on the folded portion of the first clamp bracket attached becomes. Preferably, the length of the web corresponds to the length the rectangular recess of the folded portion, so that the web in the closed state of the clamp in the invention rectangular recess is positioned. The complementary folded section thus engages from above to the folded portion around.

In Another embodiment of the invention are the two sections different sizes on both sides of the bridge. Preferably is the portion smaller, which is the other clamp bracket is facing. The connection of the two sections by means the web is preferably over the short side of the rectangular sections. In this embodiment is preferably realized a complementary folded portion, in which the two sections laterally around the folded portion around access. The bridge of the complementary beveled Section is then positioned on the outside of the clamp and the clamp lock is not completed at the top. Especially have bevelled and complementarily folded sections in this form, an inclination to slippage of the second half clamp down and thus unintentional opening of the clamp to prevent.

advantageously, is the second clamp bracket consisting of the concave Curvature and one complementary folded each Section made at the two ends of the curvature in one piece. In particular, the second clamp bracket punched, embossed or be bent. Alternatively, the complementary folded portion also attached to the concave curvature, preferably welded or soldered. Here are complementary folded section and pipe clamp preferably the same thickness, so have the same wall thickness on.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the folded Section another fold on, preferably rectangular is designed. The complementary multi-folded section according to the invention also has an additional Bending on, which is preferably designed rectangular.

The Beveling forms of the folded and the complementary described Beveled section are examples which the inventive Plug connection but explain the scope of the invention should not restrict. According to the invention all combinations of folded and complementary folded section includes, in which the two parts form fit interlock, closing the clamp by into each other stuck / push or similar takes place and No further aids needed to close become. The exact number of folds and their angles are to freely choose within various embodiments. In particular, round bends are also included according to the invention, as long as the two halves of the male fastener form fit mesh.

Preferably the pipe clamp is made of all known in the art suitable Materials made. In particular, the pipe clamp according to the invention made of steel, preferably made of galvanized steel. alternative the pipe clamp according to the invention also from Plastic or any other suitable material, which has a suitable hardness and shaped accordingly can be.

In Another preferred embodiment is at the first Clamp bracket positioned a thorn suitable for this purpose is to pierce the pipe and in the vertical position to fix. Preferably, the mandrel is made of any hard material manufactured, which is suitable to pierce the downpipe, in particular steel, preferably stainless steel.

The Attachment of the pipe by means of a pipe piercing Dorns offers over all known fastening devices the advantage that significantly less material is consumed. Thereby At the same time, a reduction in production costs is achieved. A mandrel positioned directly in the first clamp bracket continues to reduce the mounting handles and the danger needed Tool or accessories not during assembly to have on hand.

In order to prevent water from escaping from the pipe after piercing, a seal is preferably positioned on the mandrel which seals the pipe after piercing. This seal is advantageously designed as a ball, which is positioned on the tip of the mandrel and at the same time acts as a safeguard against injury during transport of the clamp bracket. During assembly of the pipe is then first pierce the fuse and then the pipe, the fuse is pressed on the mandrel as a seal in the direction of the half clamp. A fuse according to the invention is preferably made of rubber, silicone, PTFE or other suitable plastics.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the wall of the house facing clamp bracket in the middle of the pipe receiving concave curvature on a central notch. In the central notch is preferably a punch for piercing mounted on the pipe.

In In a preferred embodiment, the mandrel is on a holding element attached, which is complementary to the central notch in which the house wall facing clamp bracket is formed. In particular, the retaining element has at a distance of the wall thickness the clamp each a crossbar, each with a crossbar positioned on both sides of the clamp facing the wall of the house is when the holding element is located in the central notch. By This embodiment of the retaining element is the mandrel during penetration of the Pipe supported by the pipe clamp and in its position fixed.

advantageously, When using the thorn no more zinc beads needed to secure against vertical slippage of the pipe.

at the use of a pipe clamp with a central notch and the mandrel positioned therein, the tube is also without zinc beads secured against vertical slipping. With this embodiment Both material and time are saved as well as creative Opportunities opened. In the inventive Pipe clamp can be used to design the downpipe ornaments of various kinds to get integrated. The ornaments are not the width tied to the clamp, but can go up or down protrude over this below.

In In another embodiment, the transverse web can be widened and have an additional bead. Here is the bead positioned on the house wall facing crossbar. Furthermore, the Widening preferably to the lower side of the house wall facing clamp bracket, d. H. to the central one Notch opposite side. The bead is designed such that they the house wall facing clamp bracket on the lower side covers. This prevents the retaining element from the central notch of the house wall facing clamp bracket after can be moved up. In particular, this is important if the holding element on the opposite side of the mandrel as anchoring device, d. H. designed as a fastener is. in a preferred embodiment, the wall facing the house Clamp strap the first clamp strap. In a Another embodiment of the house wall facing clamp bracket also be the second clamp bracket.

in the The following is the invention with reference to examples and figures described in more detail, but should not be limited to these become.

Brief description of the figures

1 shows the pipe clamp according to the invention in the closed state at a glance

2 shows a pipe clamp according to the invention with a complementary folded portion on the second clamp bracket, which engages form-fitting manner from above the folded portion of the first clamp bracket.

3 shows a pipe clamp according to the invention with a complementary folded portion on the second clamp bracket, which engages around the folded portion of the first clamp bracket form-fitting side.

4 shows a first clamp bracket with a central notch in which a mandrel for vertical slip protection of the tube is positioned.

Detailed description the figures

1 shows an overview of a pipe clamp according to the invention 10 in the closed state. The clamp 10 consists of a first clamp bracket 12 and a second clamp bracket 14 , Both clamp brackets have a concave curvature 18 , which is suitable to receive a pipe. At the end of the concave curvature 18 of the first clamp strap 12 there is a folded section 20 , The second clamp strap 14 points at the end of the concave curvature 18 a complementary folded section 30 on, with the complementary folded section 30 the folded section 20 in the closed state of the pipe clamp 10 engages positively.

A device for anchoring 60 the clamp 10 in the house wall is centered on the back of the first clamp bracket 12 positioned.

2A shows a detailed view of the plug-in closure according to the invention of the pipe clamp 10 , The reference numbers apply analogously as in 1 , The folded section 20 of the first clamp strap 12 is from the top of the complementary folded section 30 on the second clamp bracket 14 positively embraced.

The complementary folded section 30 consists of two sections 32a and 32b and one of the subsections 32 connecting footbridge 34 , The jetty 34 does not span the entire long side 40 the sections 32a but ends with the length 44 before the transition to the concave curvature 18 , The subsection 32b has the same length 44 like the bridge 34 , The two subsections 32a and 32b and the jetty 34 form a U-shaped opening 36 in which the folded section 20 in the closed state of the pipe clamp 10 lies. The complementary folded section 30 is configured such that it from above the folded portion 20 includes. Beveled section 20 and first clamp bracket 12 and complementary folded section 30 and second clamp strap 14 have the same wall thickness 28 on.

2 B shows the first clamp bracket 12 in the outside view. At the concave curvature 18 is the pipe to be mounted 16 at. The folded section 20 is as a rectangular section with the long side 40 and the short side 42 designed. At the upper long side 40 indicates the folded section 20 a rectangular recess 26 on. The rectangular recess 26 does not span the entire long side 40 of the folded section 20 , The length 44 the rectangular recess 26 corresponds to the length 44 of the footbridge 34 in 2A , At the end of the rectangular recess 26 a further rectangular recess is arranged, which in this case runs obliquely downwards. Beveled section 20 and first clamp bracket 12 have the same wall thickness 28 on.

In 3 is an alternative embodiment of the pipe clamp 10 shown with the clamp lock according to the invention. The first clamp strap 12 indicates at the end of the concave curvature 18 in which the pipe 16 is guided, the folded section 20 on. The folded section 20 is rectangular. At the end of the concave curvature 18 of the second clamp strap 14 there is a complementary folded section 30 , The complementary folded section 30 consists of two sections 32a and 32b as well as the subsections 32 connecting footbridge 34 , The two subsections 32a and 32b as well as the jetty 34 form a U-shaped opening 36 , The complementary folded section 30 is configured such that it laterally the folded portion 20 includes. That means the jetty 34 is on the short side 42 of the folded section 20 , The first section 32b is smaller than the second subsection 32a , so the first section 32b in the closed state of the pipe clamp 10 not on the first clamp bracket 12 encounters. The wall thicknesses 28 the clamp bracket ( 12 and 14 ) are the same and correspond to the wall thicknesses 28 the folded sections 20 and the complementary folded sections 30 ,

3B shows a first clamp bracket 12 in the outside view, the preferred inclination of the folded section 20 having. Starting from the vertical are the folded sections 20 in the lower area in the direction of the concave curvature 18 set back. This leads to an overall inclination of the folded section 20 ,

4A shows a further embodiment of the first clamp bracket 12 with the concave curvature 18 and the two folded sections 20 , In the middle of the concave curvature 18 has the first clamp bracket 12 a central notch 50 on. This central notch 50 serves to accommodate an alternative safeguard against vertical slippage.

4B shows the first clamp bracket 12 with the central notch 50 in the supervision. In the central notch 50 is a holding element 54 positioned on the side of the concave curvature 18 a thorn 52 has. The thorn 52 pierces the pipe 16 in the assembled state and thus serves as a safeguard against vertical slipping. To the escape of water from the pierced pipe 16 to prevent is at the end of the thorn 52 on the retaining element 54 a seal 62 positioned. The holding element 54 also has two transverse webs 56 on, on both sides of the first clamp strap 12 are positioned. By means of the transverse webs 56 is the thorn 52 when piercing the pipe 16 fixed and supported backwards. At the the thorn 52 opposite end of the retaining element 54 there is a device for anchoring 60 , By means of this device for anchoring 60 can the clamp 10 directly, for example, in the wall, be attached.

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pipe clamp

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mounted pipe

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contraption for anchoring

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 10260375 [0005]

Claims (25)

Clamp ( 10 ) comprising a fastener for fixing the pipe clamp ( 10 ) on a building wall and two clamp brackets, characterized in that a first clamp bracket ( 12 ) and a second clamp bracket ( 14 ) a concave curvature ( 18 ), which essentially describes a semicircle and serves to receive a tube and that the first clamp bracket ( 12 ) and the second clamp bracket ( 14 ) at the ends of the concave curvature ( 18 ) have on both sides in each case a corresponding part of a plug connection. Clamp ( 10 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first clamp bracket ( 12 ) at the ends of the concave curvature ( 18 ) each one folded section ( 20 ) and that the second clamp bracket ( 14 ) at the ends of the concave curvature ( 18 ) each have a complementary folded section ( 30 ), wherein the complementary folded portion ( 30 ) has at least two further bends, so that the complementary folded section ( 30 ) in the closed state of the pipe clamp ( 10 ) the folded section ( 20 ) engages positively. Clamp ( 10 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the folded portions ( 20 ) are rectangular. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the folded sections ( 20 ) from the center of the of the concave curvature ( 18 ) of the defined circle. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the folded sections ( 20 ) parallel to the longitudinal axis of a pipe to be mounted. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the folded sections ( 20 ) are inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of a pipe to be mounted by 1 ° to 20 °, preferably by 5 ° to 15 °, more preferably by 10 °. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the folded sections ( 20 ) of the first clamp bracket ( 12 ) or second clamp bracket ( 14 ) at one of the free corners a rectangular recess ( 26 ) exhibit. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the rectangular recess ( 26 ) at the free end another rectangular recess ( 26 ), which preferably extends obliquely towards the free end. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the folded sections ( 20 ) have a rough surface. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the fastening element on the first clamp bracket ( 12 ), preferably centrally on the outside of the concave curvature ( 18 ) is positioned. Clamp ( 10 ) according to claim 10, characterized in that the complementary folded section ( 30 ) of two rectangular sections ( 32 ) and one of the subsections ( 32 ) connecting bridge ( 34 ) consists. Clamp ( 10 ) according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the subsections ( 32 ) and the jetty ( 34 ) a U-shaped opening ( 36 ) form. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the subsections ( 32 ) are the same size or different sizes. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 10 to 13, characterized in that the web ( 34 ) the subsections ( 32 ) over a long page ( 40 ) or a short page ( 42 ) connects. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 10 to 14, characterized in that a length ( 44 ) of the bridge ( 34 ) of a length ( 44 ) of the rectangular recess ( 26 ) corresponds. Clamp ( 10 ) according to claim 15, characterized in that the web ( 34 ) in the closed state of the pipe clamp ( 10 ) in the rectangular recess ( 26 ) is positioned. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that on the first clamp bracket ( 12 ) a thorn ( 52 ) positioned to puncture a tube and fix it in the vertical position. Clamp ( 10 ) according to claim 17, characterized in that the mandrel ( 52 ) consists of a hard material, preferably stainless steel. Clamp ( 10 ) according to claim 17 or 18, characterized in that a seal ( 62 ) on the thorn ( 52 ), which is adapted to seal a pipe to be mounted after piercing. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the first Clamp bracket ( 12 ) in the middle of the concave curvature ( 18 ) a central notch ( 50 ) having. Clamp ( 10 ) according to claim 20, characterized in that the mandrel ( 52 ) in the central notch ( 50 ) is positioned. Clamp ( 10 ) according to claim 21, characterized in that the mandrel ( 52 ) on a holding element ( 54 ) which is complementary to the central notch ( 50 ) is trained. Clamp ( 10 ) according to claim 22, characterized in that the retaining element ( 54 ) at a distance of the wall thickness ( 28 ) of the first clamp bracket ( 12 ) each have a crosspiece ( 56 ), wherein in each case a transverse web ( 56 ) on both sides of the first clamp bracket ( 12 ) is positioned when the retaining element ( 54 ) in the central notch ( 50 ) lies. Clamp ( 10 ) according to claim 23, characterized in that between the house wall and the first clamp bracket ( 12 ) positioned crosspiece ( 56 ) is widened and has a bead, the first clamp bracket ( 12 ) on the central notch ( 50 ) opposite side. Clamp ( 10 ) according to one of claims 22 to 24, characterized in that the retaining element ( 54 ) on the thorn ( 52 ) opposite side as a device for anchoring ( 60 ) is designed.