IP Library Granted Patent US 9,109,724
Granted Patent B2
US 9,109,724 · App. 13/585,012 · Granted Aug 18, 2015

Device for fixing a fitting

Inventors: Kai-Michael Meissner (Kreuztal, DE); Andreas Hutte (Attendorn, DE)
Assignee: Viega GmbH & Co. KG
F16L3/1091A62C35/68F16L3/11
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Patent No.
US 9,109,724
App. No.
13/585,012
Granted
Aug 18, 2015
Kind
B2
Abstract

A device for fixing a fitting, in particular for a sprinkler head, includes a base plate which can be used in various installation situations. According to one configuration, the technical problem of providing a fixing device is solved by the base plate having at least three mountings and by a top piece being present which covers the mountings. The fixing device can thereby be attached to a supporting base in different positions. In addition, a fixing device can accommodate different fittings.

Claims (34)

1. A device for fixing a fitting for a sprinkler head, the device comprising,

a base plate, wherein

the base plate has at least three mountings, each mounting having a first recess, wherein

a top piece is provided for covering the mountings, wherein the top piece has at least three second recesses,

wherein each of the first recesses and the second recesses together form at least three non-circular profile openings for a twist-proof accommodation of the fitting, and

wherein the mountings extend in a substantially perpendicular orientation from the base plate to allow mounting on a flat surface, wherein the base plate has a plurality of holes for fixing to a support base.

2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the mountings face one another in parallel.

3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein four mountings are provided, and in that the mountings are situated in pairs at right angles to one another.

4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the second recesses of the top piece face one another in parallel.

5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein four mountings and four second recesses are provided, and wherein two pairs of the second recesses of the top piece are in each case situated at right angles to one another.

6. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the top piece has an opening, the perpendicular bisector of which is substantially perpendicular to the perpendicular bisectors of the mountings.

7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the connection between the base plate and the top piece is a releasable connection.

8. A fitting for a sprinkler head, the fitting comprising

a base body, which has an outer profile, and

at least two pipe attachments,

wherein the outer profile is designed for a twist-proof accommodation in a fixing device according to claim 1 .

9. The fitting according to claim 8 , wherein

the fitting comprises a straight pipe section for a straight connection,

a pipe bend for a change in direction, or

a T-piece connector for branching.

10. A system comprising a fixing device and a fitting for a sprinkler head,

wherein the fixing device has a base plate and a top piece,

wherein the base plate has at least three mountings, each mounting having a first recess,

wherein the mountings extend away in a substantially perpendicular orientation from the base plate to allow mounting on a flat surface,

wherein the top piece has at least three second recesses,

wherein the top piece covers the mountings,

wherein each of the first recesses and the second recesses together form at least three non-circular profile openings for a twist-proof accommodation of the fitting,

wherein the fitting comprises a base body, which has an outer profile, and at least two pipe attachments, and

wherein the outer profile of the base body is suitable for accommodating in the inner profile of the fixing device.

11. The system according to claim 10 , wherein the outer profile of the fitting is at least in sections in contact with the mountings of the base plate or with the top piece or with an opening of the top piece.

12. The system according to claim 10 , wherein

the fitting comprises a straight pipe section for a straight connection,

a pipe bend for a change in direction, or

a T-piece connector for branching.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded May 5, 2017
From: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
To: VIEGA TECHNOLOGY GMBH & CO. KG
Reel/Frame 042254/0303 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 19, 2012
From: MEISSNER, KAI-MICHAEL; HUTTE, ANDREAS
To: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG
Reel/Frame 029159/0298 →
Priority Claims (1)
DE 10 2011 111 055 · Aug 24, 2011 · national
Continuity (1)
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