Joints and connections – Rod side to plate or side – Lapped rod ends
Patent
1996-08-15
1998-03-31
Knight, Anthony
Joints and connections
Rod side to plate or side
Lapped rod ends
403353, 296 3713, B60N 246, B60N 302, B60N 308, B60N 310
Patent
active
057330603
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a device for mounting objects such as, for example, cup holders, spectacle holders, ashtrays or the like, intended, in particular, for internally equipping a vehicle. It can thus be applied, for example, in the field of fittings for passengers.
BACKGROUND ART
At the present time, various solutions are known for mounting objects, for example in a vehicle. One of them is to use magnets. Nonetheless, their use in fixing objects is not always satisfactory.
In addition, they necessitate the presence of metal surfaces, whereas preference is not given to such materials, by reason, in particular, of their weight, and of the noise they make, particularly in the field of transport.
As regards vehicles, another solution, often put into practice by the users or passengers themselves, is to fix support points, such as hooks, bars or the like, for example by cementing, screwing or rivetting. However, this solution deteriorates the surface on which they are provided and detracts from its aesthetic appearance.
Additionally, these mounting points are often installed to the detriment of functions performed by neighboring items. They thus adversely affect the ergonomic qualities of the vehicle, and sometimes the safety of the passengers.
Finally, such support points have the drawback of not being removable. They thus remain a fixture even if the passengers no longer wish to use them.
The object of the present invention is to provide a device which remedies the aforementioned drawbacks and enables objects to be mounted on any type of surface, whatever its material, that is to say metal and/or synthetic material and/or some other material, without affecting the aesthetic appearance of the surface.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for mounting objects that blends in harmoniously with its environment and contributes to the aesthetic appearance of the surface on which it is placed. Thus, according to the invention, there is formed a mounting area which, however, if it is not used, is not perceptible and does not detract from the aesthetic appearance.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for mounting objects that does not adversely affect the functions performed by the neighboring items.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a device for mounting objects that is detachable so that it can easily be removed if the user no longer wishes to use it, without leaving any traces of fixing.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for mounting objects that ensures reliable fixing thereof so that they cannot, in particular in the case of applications in the field of transport, be transformed into projectiles, in the event of an accident.
Further objects and advantages of the present invention will emerge in the course of the following description, which is given solely by way of example and is not intended to limit it.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a device for mounting objects, such as, for example, cup holders, spectacle holders, ashtrays or the like on a support including an inner face and an outer face of aesthetic appearance, intended in particular for internally equipping a vehicle, comprising: for being inserted, removably, through the opening, at least partially behind the support; of the support to ensure the stability of the object.
The invention will be more readily understood with reference to the following description, as well as to the annexed drawings which form an integral part thereof.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a front view of a exemplary embodiment of an opening of an mounting device according to the invention, provided according to one example of application, on a vehicle door.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view, along line II--II shown in FIG. 1, of an example of an mounting device according to the invention.
FIG. 3 is a front view illustrating cooperation between an opening and projections of an mounting device according to
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