DE20004081U1 - Vario column - Google Patents

Description

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Vario - Column

The invention relates to a 6-corner column or a framework in the form of a hexagonal cylinder (Figure 1), including 6 side bracings (Figure 9) (or if several individual ones are combined, also fewer than 6 side bracings, e.g. only 3) and 4 additional parts (Figure 14) which can be used as an advertising column (Figure 1), changing room (Figure 2) or in almost the same condition as a sales or presentation stand (Figure 3), and can also be converted into a tent (Figure 4). A roof (see Figures 5 + 6) in any shape can also be mounted on this hexagonal cylinder (Figures 1 - 3).

The current state of the art currently includes various forms of advertising media, such as advertising columns. These are often bulky, difficult to handle or difficult to transport or store. It is also often difficult to change a label or presentation on them quickly, conveniently and inexpensively, or to be able to use them several times. The main factor is that existing advertising media are designed for just one purpose, namely the provision of advertising space, and are therefore only built for one purpose .

Based on this state of the art, the invention is based on the object of creating an advertising medium which has several different application properties and which can be handled variably and economically in its design.

To solve this problem, the invention proposes creating a Vario (variable) column that has at least 4 different application properties and that has interchangeable, reusable side bracing ( Figure 9 ). The side bracing ( Figure 9 ) serves as a surface for any type of advertising ( e.g. on an advertising column / Figure 1 or a sales stand / Figure 3 ), or in other applications as a privacy screen ( e.g. on a changing room, Figure 2 ) or as a roof tarpaulin ( e.g. on a tent, Figure 4 ).

In the following sections, a roof structure (8-17 + 21) is also mentioned and described. This roof structure (8-17 + 21) is not important for the creation of the 4 possible uses (Figures 1-4), i.e. Figures 1-3 can also be created without the roof structure (8-17 + 21) (in Figure 4, such a roof structure 8-17 + 21 is not possible at all). However, the roof structure (8-17 + 21) serves to improve the appearance and provide better protection for use in open terrain. Figures 2 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 7 are all drawn with roof structure (8-17 + 21).

The first possible use (Figure 1) is a hexagonal column made of aluminum, steel or plastic that can be put together or screwed together from several individual parts. Figure 1 will later be referred to as the "base frame". All figures (1 - 4) can be made from this figure 1.

The dimensions of this column (Figures 1 - 3) are variable in terms of height, diameter and material thickness. Simple end plugs (3) made of plastic, wood or metal can be attached to the underside of the frame (Figures 1 - 3), where the frame (Figures 1 - 3) rests on the ground (more precisely, to the underside of the longitudinal rod 1). This end plug (3) can also be height-adjustable (3 + 4) to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. A mandrel plug (7) is attached to the top of the longitudinal rod (1). This is used if a roof structure (8-17 + 21) is to be attached to Figures 1-3.

A connection (side panel, Figure 9) is attached across the horizontally opposite bars (2) of the column (Figures 1 + 7), which can be made of PVC film (18) or any type of textile (18). These side bracings (Figure 9) are provided with rubber rings (22) or screw connections (5) at the end and are connected to the tubular frame (Figure 6) inside the column. The bending point of the side bracing (Figure 9) between the visible outside and the invisible inside is shown in Figure 9 as a dashed line, with the middle field in Figure 9 representing the visible outside and the two outer fields representing the invisible inside. The bracing can also be replaced by just screws (5) or other fastening combinations (not mentioned).

The side bracing (Figure 9) made of PVC film (18) or any textiles (18) serves as a labeling field and can be labeled as desired or designed in any other shape.

The Vario column (Figure 1) therefore has 6 equally sized side braces (Figure 9) that can be variable in shape, color and size and which can be labeled or designed differently (as already mentioned, the side braces can also be manufactured together in a different size ratio). For use as an advertising column (Figure 1), all 6 side braces (Figure 9) are firmly braced to the base frame. Optionally, a roof structure (8-17 + 21) in any shape can be mounted on top. Figures 2 + 3 + 7 + 15 suggest a type of roof structure (8 - 17 + 21). In this state (with or without roof structure 8-17 + 21) the Vario column can be used as an advertising column (Figure 1 ).

The second possible use ( Figure 2 ) is almost identical to the previous section of the first possible use. The only crucial difference, however, is that of the 6 side bracings ( Figure 9 ) firmly attached to the tubular frame ( Figure 6 ), only 5 side bracings ( Figure 9 ) are now firmly braced. The 6th side bracing ( Figure 9 ) is only attached on one side (namely the top when assembled) using rubber fasteners (22) or shower curtain rings / round rings (additional conventional and well-known fastening material, therefore not described) with the eyelets (19 + 20) on the upper crossbar ( 2 ) of the tubular frame ( Figures 6 + 7 ). This means that you can easily get into the interior of the column by simply moving the individual side panels ( Figure 9 ) that are only attached to the top. It does not matter which side panel ( Figure 9 ) is selected as the 6th side panel ( Figure 9 ) to be moved. In this condition, the Vario column can be used as a changing room (Figure 2) .

The third application option ( Figure 3 ) is based almost identically to the content of the first application option. The only crucial difference is that of the 6 side bracings ( Figure 9 ), at least one side bracing ( Figure 9 ) is not mounted on the tubular frame ( Figures 6 + 7 ) . This creates space for unhindered access to the interior of the column ( Figure 3 ). Optionally,

several side bracings (Figure 9) are not mounted. In this state, the Vario column can be used as a sales or presentation stand (Figure 3 ).

The fourth application ( Figure 4) is based on the conversion of the column (Figures 1 -

3 ) to a tent ( Figure 4 ), i.e. the size ratio of the tent ( Figure 4 ) depends on the basic model ( Figure 1 ). This point is crucial for the versatility of the Vario column ( Figures 1 - 4 ). With some individual (not all ) components of the basic model ( Figure 1 ) as described in the first intended use ( Figure 1 ), a functional model of a tent ( Figure 4 ) can be created.

To do this, you rearrange some of the individual parts of the basic model ( Figure 1 ) to create a tent frame ( Figure 8 ). Depending on the size of the Vario column, 4 additional separate extensions ( Figure 14 ) are required, which serve as foot support extensions. With large Vario columns ( Figure 1 ), the 4 foot extensions ( Figure 14) are not required if the cross bars ( 2 ) are approx. 1.80 m long. The cross bars ( 2 ) serve as foot supports if a tent is to be used ( Figure 4 ). This ensures that the side height of the tent is a reasonable one ( Figure 4 ). The reasonable side height of a tent is approx. 1.80 m. 2 of the 6 side braces ( Figure 9 ) now form the roof brace of the tent ( Figure 4). The resulting tent (Figure 4) can be further designed with additional separate parts (e.g. separate side parts, gable parts... etc. These separate parts are not described here because they are not relevant to the function of the Vario column). In this state, the Vario column can be used as a tent (Figure 4 ).

Four embodiments are shown in the drawings and described in more detail below. The invention is not limited to the four embodiments, but is variable in many ways within the scope of the disclosure.

All new individual and combination features disclosed in the description and/or drawings are considered essential to the invention.

The drawings show at least 4 variations of the invented Vario column (Figures 1 - 4).

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Figure 1: Vario column as advertising column

Figure 2: Vario column as changing room

Figure 3: Vario column as sales or presentation stand

Figure 4: Vario - column as a tent

Figure 5: Vario - column as advertising column with roof

Figure 6: Vario - column with roof only as frame

Figure 7: Frame with roof construction / floor plan - usable for Figure 1 -3

Figure 8: Frame / floor plan for figure 4

Figure 9: Development of a side part

Figure 10: Node on the roof with visible web

Figure 11: Fastening the roof structure

Figure 12: Cross section of the Vario column

Figure 13: Illustration for fastening the side covering

Figure 14: Additional part for the production of figure

Figure 15: Explanation for roof fastening

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Claims (7)

1. Vario column, characterized in that the shape of the base frame of the Vario column ( Fig. 1) has the shape of a hexagonal cylinder, which is variable in all size ratios, number of individual parts, material and material thickness. The base frame ( Fig. 1) is almost exactly identical to the opposite sides when viewed from above or below. The only difference is that the longitudinal posts ( 1 ) have adjustable foot plugs (3 + 4) on their undersides (those that stand on the ground), while the upper sides have a mandrel ( 7 ) at their ends for inserting a roof structure (8-17 + 21). The base frame ( Fig. 1) consists of various individual parts (1-7 + 18 + 19 + 20 / where 18 + 19 + 20 are also shown as a whole as Fig. 9). The individual rods (1 + 2) of the basic model ( Fig. 1) are partially tapered. This allows these rods (1 + 2) to be connected to one another. A spring pin ( 24 ) prevents this connection from coming apart (see also cross section Fig. 12). The basic frame ( Fig. 1) can also be used with or without a roof attachment (8-17 + 21). 2. Vario column according to claim 1, characterized in that the side bracings ( Fig. 9) have at least 4 eyelets (19 + 20) on each side. The outer eyelets ( 19 ) are used to attach the side bracing ( Fig. 9) to the tubular frame ( Fig. 7). The middle eyelets ( 20 ) are used exclusively to allow coat hangers or other items to be hung on them when assembled ( Fig. 2). The material ( 18 ) of a side bracing ( Fig. 9) can be made of any PVC film or any textile. The side bracings ( Fig. 9) are connected to the tubular frame ( Fig. 6 + 7) using tensioning rubber ( 22 ) and locking screws ( 5 ) ( Fig. 11 = bracing on the top + Fig. 13 = bracing on the bottom). The bending point of the side bracing ( Fig. 9) is marked with a dashed line in Fig. 9. The inner part is the visible outside of the side bracing ( Fig. 9). The two outer parts are the insides of the side bracing that are not visible from the outside ( Fig. 9). 3. Vario column according to claim 1-2, characterized in that the first possible use is as an advertising column ( Fig. 1). All 6 side bracings ( Fig. 9) are mounted on the tubular frame ( Fig. 6 + 7). The mounted side bracings ( Fig. 9) can be labeled or stuck on and serve as an advertising surface. A roof construction (8-17 + 21) is optionally possible. 4. Vario column according to claims 1-3, characterized in that the second possible use is that of a changing room ( Fig. 2). 5 side bracings ( Fig. 9) are firmly mounted on the tubular frame ( Fig. 6 + 7). The 6th side bracing ( Fig. 9) is only attached to the upper side with tensioning rubber ( 22 ) or rings (e.g. commercially available shower enclosure rings, therefore not listed separately) to the upper crossbar ( 2 ), so that this side bracing ( Fig. 9) can be pushed open and closed. A roof construction (8-17 + 21) is optionally possible. 5. Vario column according to claims 1-4, characterized in that the third possible use is that of a sales and presentation stand ( Fig. 3). A maximum of 5 side bracings ( Fig. 9) are mounted. At least one side bracing ( Fig. 9) is not mounted so that the interior of the column can be accessed without hindrance. With this possible use, several side bracings ( Fig. 9) can also be omitted. A roof construction (8- 17 + 21) is optionally possible. 6. Vario column according to claims 1-5, characterized in that the fourth possible use is that of a tent ( Fig. 4). A tent can be built from the same poles (1 + 2) and fastenings (5 + 22 + 24) as well as side panels ( Fig. 9). However, not all of the individual parts required for Fig. 4 are required as are those required for Fig. 1-3. Required are: 3 lengthways poles ( 1 ) + 8 cross poles ( 2 ) + 2 side braces ( Fig. 9) + 4 fastening screws ( 5 ) + 4 fastening rubbers ( 22 ). Also: Additional poles ( Fig. 14) are only required for use as a tent ( Fig. 4) if the cross poles ( 2 ) are smaller than 1.80 m. In order to ensure a reasonable side height of the tent ( Fig. 4), the additional poles ( Fig. 14) must be long enough so that the additional poles ( Fig. 14) when connected to the cross poles ( 2 ) have a total length of approx. 1.80 m. 1 cross pole ( 2 ) and 1 additional pole ( Fig. 14) then together form 1 footrest for the tent ( Fig. 4). 7. Vario column according to claims 1-6, characterized in that a roof construction for Fig. 1-3 is possible. 6 roof poles ( 10 ) are connected at their upper end with a node piece ( 15 ). This node piece has a plastic cover cap ( 16 ) in the middle to prevent the roof tarpaulin ( 21 ) from being worn through. The roof poles ( 10 ) have a hole in the lower third. The mandrel plug ( 7 ) is inserted into this. In order to firmly connect the entire roof to the column, a fastening angle ( 8 ) is provided, which is attached to the roof pole ( 10 ) with a screw ( 9 ) on one side. The other end is attached to the longitudinal pole (1) with another screw ( 9 ). The screws ( 9 ) are screwed into a recessed thread in the poles 1 + 2. Fig. 11 illustrates this process. To secure the roof tarpaulin, a tension rod ( 11 ) with a mandrel ( 12 ) is provided at the end of the roof poles ( 10 ). This tension rod ( 11 ) can be inserted into the roof pole ( 10 ) and secured using a locking ring ( 13 ) and a locking screw ( 14 ). The roof tarpaulin ( 21 ) has an eyelet ( 23 ) at its 6 corner points, which is inserted into the dome ( 12 ). By securing the tension rod ( 11 ) accordingly, the roof is tensioned and thus secured.