DE29903401U1 - Clamping handles for ski and hiking poles - Google Patents

Description

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Description

Clamp handle for ski and hiking poles

Handles of a conventional design are firmly attached to the pole or are difficult to remove. For this reason, if handles of a conventional design need to be removed, e.g. due to wear, they are very difficult and time-consuming to remove and then re-install.

In addition, retailers and manufacturers require different pole lengths for people of different heights. To meet these requirements, the poles are usually produced in 5 cm increments. This means a large inventory and therefore high costs.

In addition, poles of conventional design have the disadvantage that they cannot be adapted to different snow conditions. For example, if the pole length is optimal in hard snow conditions, this is no longer the case in soft snow conditions, e.g. powder or fresh snow. As the pole sinks into the snow, its usable length is shortened, meaning it can no longer be used effectively.

The invention specified in the protection claim is based on the problem of creating a handle that can be easily removed from the pole and easily reassembled at any time. In addition, it should make different pole lengths superfluous and thus reduce inventory and costs.

This problem is solved according to the invention by the subject matter of claim 1.
Preferred developments of the invention are the subject of the subclaims.

The invention means that the handle can be easily dismantled and reassembled at any time. In addition, manufacturers and retailers only need one length of stick and can therefore reduce their inventory and costs.

By moving the clamping handle on the pole, the length of the pole can be extended by 1-6 cm. This is enough to compensate for the pole sinking into the snow. This means that the pole can be used equally effectively in all snow conditions.

Further advantages, features and embodiments of the present invention will become apparent from the following description in conjunction with the drawings based on Figures 1 to 14.

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Fig. 1 is an exploded view of a first embodiment of the clamping handle according to the invention in section;

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section of the clamping handle according to the embodiment of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a second embodiment according to the present invention in section;

Fig. 4 is a longitudinal section of the clamping handle according to the embodiment of Fig. 3;

Fig. 5 is an exploded view of a third embodiment according to the present invention in section;

Fig. 6 is a longitudinal section of the clamping handle according to the embodiment of Fig. 5;

Fig. 7 is a longitudinal section of a fourth embodiment according to the present
Invention;

Fig. 8 is a longitudinal section of the clamping handle according to the embodiment of Fig. 7,
but rotated by 90°,

Fig. 9 shows a cross section of the clamping handle according to the embodiment of Fig. 7; Fig. 9a shows a knurled screw, suitable for the clamping device according to Fig. 7; Fig. 9b shows a wing screw, suitable for the clamping device according to Fig. 7; Fig. 9c shows an eccentric lever, suitable for the clamping device according to Fig. 7; Fig. 10 shows a longitudinal section through a further embodiment of the invention; Fig. 11 shows a longitudinal section of another embodiment of the invention;

Fig. 12 shows a cross section of a handle according to the invention according to a further embodiment;

Fig. 12a shows a cross-section of a stick, suitable for the handle according to Fig. 12;

Fig. 13 shows a cross section of a handle according to the invention according to an additional embodiment;

Fig. 13a shows a cross-section of a stick suitable for the handle according to Fig. 13; Fig. 14 shows a longitudinal section of a further additional embodiment;

Embodiments of the invention will now be described with reference to the respective figures.

Figure 1 shows a clamping handle 20 in section. The clamping cone 13 and the thread 19 of the sleeve 1 protrude from the handle covering 2.

Figure 2 shows a clamping handle 20 in section with a screwed-on, manually screwable clamping sleeve 10. Clamping is achieved by turning the clamping sleeve 10 by hand.

Figure 3 shows a clamping handle 20 in section. The clamping cone 13 and the thread 19 of the sleeve 1 are located inside the clamping handle 20.

Figure 4 shows a clamping handle 20 in section with a screwed-in clamping sleeve 11 that can be screwed in by hand. The clamping is achieved by turning the clamping sleeve 11 by hand.

Figure 5 shows a clamping handle 20 in section. The clamping cone 13 and the thread 19 of the sleeve 1 are located inside the clamping handle 20.

Figure 6 shows a clamping handle 20 in section with a screwed-in clamping wedge 16. Clamping is achieved by turning the clamping handle 20 by hand. The clamping wedge 16 is held in place by the stick 15.

In Figure 8, a clamping handle 20 according to the embodiment example in Figure 7 is shown in section, but rotated by 90°. For assembly, a knurled screw 6 as in Figure 9a, a wing screw 7 as in Figure 9b or an eccentric lever 8 as in Figure 9c is screwed into the bore 5 of the clamping device 9.

Figure 10 shows a clamping handle 20 in section. The clamping wedge 18 is located inside the stick 15 and is held in place by it. The clamping handle 20 is clamped by turning the knurled wheel 12 by hand.

Figure 11 shows a clamping handle 20 in section. The clamping wedge 17 is located inside the pole 15 and is held in place by it. The clamping handle 20 is clamped by turning it.

Figure 12 shows a further embodiment of the clamping handle 20 in cross section with an additional formation 4 inside the sleeve 1, which is also present on the pole 15, as shown in Figure 12a in cross section. This formation 4 prevents the clamping handle 20 from twisting relative to the pole 15, but allows axial displacement. This embodiment is not possible on clamping handles 20 which are rotated to fix them on the handle, but for clamping handles 20 which are fixed by turning a clamping sleeve, clamping wedge, wing, knurled or eccentric lever.

Figure 13 shows a further embodiment of the clamping handle 20 in cross section, with an additional formation 14 inside the sleeve 1, which is also present in the pole 15, as shown in Figure 13a in cross section. This formation 14 prevents the clamping handle 20 from twisting relative to the pole 15, but allows axial displacement. This embodiment is not possible on clamping handles 20 which are rotated to fix them on the handle, but for clamping handles 20 which are fixed by turning a clamping sleeve, clamping wedge, wing, knurled or eccentric lever.

Figure 14 shows a clamping handle 20 with a sleeve 1 extending obliquely to the central axis 3. Preferably, this angle is in the range of 3° to 6°.

A sleeve 1 is used, preferably made of light metal, aluminum, aluminum or titanium alloy or fiber-reinforced plastic. The handle covering 2 is cast, sprayed or glued onto the sleeve 1 and is therefore firmly and permanently connected to the sleeve 1. Materials from which the handle covering 2 can be made are, for example, rubber, natural or synthetic materials, foam rubber or fiber-reinforced plastic or leather.

Through the sleeve 1 inside the clamping handle 20, the latter can be pushed onto the pole 15 without frictional resistance. The clamping handle 20 is now fastened or released by operating the clamping device.

Due to the simple and quick assembly, manufacturers and dealers only need one - the largest - pole length, which can be shortened to the personal length of the customer or user after dismantling the clamp handle 20.

In addition, a fine adjustment of the pole length by a few centimeters can be made by axially moving the clamping handle 20 towards the pole 15.

Reference symbols

1. Sleeve

2. Grip covering

3. Central axis

4. Forming

5. Drilling

6. Knurled screw

7. Wing screw

8. Eccentric lever

9. Clamping device

10. Gill cuff (internal thread)

11. Gill cuff (external thread)

12. Knurled wheel

13. Clamping cone

14. Formation 15th floor

16. Velcro

17. Clamping wedge

18. Clamping wedge

19. Thread

20. Clamp handle

Claims (16)

1. Clamping handle, in particular for ski poles and the like, with:
a sleeve in a cylindrical design, which can also be slotted, whereby the sleeve can have at least one, but also several slots in the clamping area,
a handle device enclosing the sleeve, which is connected to the sleeve in a rotationally fixed manner,
with a fastening device with a clamping element for attachment to a ski or hiking pole,
wherein this clamping element of this fastening device can be positioned at least in a first opening position and a second clamping position. 2. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this sleeve consists of a solid material such as metal or plastic, preferably light metal, particularly preferably aluminum or an aluminum or titanium alloy or a fiber-reinforced plastic. 3. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this handle device is cast, sprayed or glued onto this sleeve. 4. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this grip device consists at least partially of an elastic material such as rubber, foam rubber, plastic, fiber-reinforced plastic or the like. 5. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this handle device is substantially completely surrounded by a handle covering. 6. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this handle device and/or sleeve can have one or more thickened portions at one or both end regions. 7. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this fastening device is a screw device with a screw as a clamping element, which is preferably designed as a hexagon socket, wing screw or knurled screw. 8. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this fastening device is a screw device with an eccentric lever as a clamping element. 9. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this fastening device is a screw device, with a conical sleeve with external thread as a clamping element, with the sleeve with internal thread as a counterpart. 10. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this fastening device is a screw device, with a conical sleeve with internal thread as a clamping element, with the sleeve with external thread as a counterpart. 11. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this fastening device is a screw device with a clamping wedge as a clamping element. 12. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this sleeve is at an angle of preferably 3° to 6° to the longitudinal axis of the handle. 13. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that this sleeve has in its interior one or more formations parallel to its longitudinal axis. 14. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stick is not pushed in up to the upper end of the handle, but is pushed in a region of preferably 1-6 cm in front of the upper end of the handle in order to achieve an extension of the stick. 15. Clamp handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip surface is designed with patterns, stripes, writing or other features to protect against slipping. 16. Clamping handle according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it can be replaced by loosening this fastening device.