AVALANCHE SHOVEL AND TENT

Abstract

An avalanche shovel has a shaft and a grip section that is formed and/or arranged at one shaft end The avalanche shovel has an avalanche probe which can be arranged in the shaft of the avalanche shovel, wherein the grip section exhibits a grip area for gripping and/or holding the avalanche shovel and/or such a grip area is formed on the grip section. The grip section exhibits an insertion and/or removal opening for removal from and/or for insertion of the avalanche probe into the shaft along an insertion axis. A tent can have the avalanche shovel as a tent pole.

Claims

1. An avalanche shovel (10) comprising: a shaft (12), having a grip section (16) that is formed and/or arranged at one shaft end (14), and an avalanche probe (24) which is configured to be arranged in the shaft (12) of the avalanche shovel (10), wherein the grip section (16) exhibits a grip area (18) for gripping and/or holding the avalanche shovel (10) and/or such a grip area (18) is formed on the grip section (16), wherein the grip section (16) exhibits an insertion and/or removal opening (22) for removal from and/or for insertion of the avalanche probe (24) into the shaft (12) along an insertion axis (26).

2. The avalanche shovel according to claim 1, wherein the grip area (18) is arranged and/or formed outside the insertion axis (26).

3. The avalanche shovel according to claim 1, wherein the grip section (16), in particular the grip area (18), is D-shaped or T-shaped.

4. The avalanche shovel according to onc of the claim 1, wherein a cap (44) is arranged and/or formed at one end of the shaft (12), in particular in the region of the insertion and/or removal opening (22).

5. The avalanche shovel according to claim 1, wherein the grip section (16) of the avalanche shovel (10) exhibits at least one receptacle (78, 82) for the mounted avalanche probe (24) and/or for a ski pole (62) and/or for an ice ax, and/or wherein such a receptacle (78, 82) is formed on the grip section (16).

6. The avalanche shovel according to claim 5, wherein a connecting element is arranged or is configured to be arranged on the receptacle, wherein the connecting element is configured for connecting and fastening several stick-shaped objects to each other at the grip section of the avalanche shovel.

7. The avalanche shovel according to claim 5, wherein the avalanche probe (24) is configured to be pivotally attached to the receptacle or the grip section.

8. The avalanche shovel according to claim 5, wherein a hook-shaped element can be clipped onto the receptacle or the grip section, to which a strap fastened to a tent can be attached in a length-adjustable manner.

9. The avalanche shovel according to claim 1, wherein the shaft (12) is variable in length.

10. The avalanche shovel according to claim 1, wherein the shaft (12) is telescopic and can is configured to be locked in different length positions.

11. The avalanche shovel according to claim 10, wherein the shaft (12) exhibits a fastening device (38) designed as a latching mechanism for setting different lengths of the shaft (12).

12. The avalanche shovel according to claim 11, wherein the fastening device (38) can be actuated from an exterior side of the shaft (12).

13. The avalanche shovel according to claim 1 wherein the avalanche probe (24) is constructed in several parts.

14. The avalanche shovel according claim 1, wherein the avalanche shovel (10) exhibits at least one snow anchor.

15. The avalanche shovel according to claim 14, wherein the snow anchor (28) is arranged on or in the shaft (12).

16. The avalanche shovel according to claim 14, wherein the snow anchor (28) is fastened with a sleeve (30).

17. A tent, with a tarpaulin (48) and at least one tent pole, wherein the tent pole is formed from or encompasses an avalanche shovel (10) according to claim 1.

18. The tent according to claim 17, wherein at least one further tent pole is formed from or comprises the avalanche probe (24) of the avalanche shovel (10).

19. The tent according to claim 17, wherein at least one further tent pole is formed from or comprises a ski pole (62).

20. The tent according to claim 16, wherein the tarpaulin (48) exhibits at least one pole receptacle, in particular for holding an avalanche probe (24) and/or a ski pole (62).

21. The tent according to claim 16, wherein the tent exhibits at least one length-adjustable strap (64, 72, 74).

22. The tent according to wherein the strap is fastened in a length-adjustable manner to a hook-shaped element and the hook-shaped element can be clipped onto a receptacle of a grip section or onto a grip section of an avalanche shovel (10).

Description

[0061] The figures show the following:

[0062] FIGS. 1-3 Front, side and cross-sectional views of an avalanche shovel;

[0063] FIG. 4 Individual views of components of the avalanche shovel of FIGS. 1-3;

[0064] FIG. 5 A blade surface with a tarpaulin attached to it;

[0065] FIGS. 6-8 Different embodiments of a grip section of an avalanche shovel as views of an avalanche shovel from above;

[0066] FIG. 9 A detailed view of a cap and a cable fastened to it;

[0067] FIG. 10 A top view of the cap of FIG. 9;

[0068] FIG. 11 A detailed view of an alternative embodiment of a cap and a cable fastened to it;

[0069] FIG. 12 A top view of the cap of FIG. 11;

[0070] FIGS. 13-14 Longitudinal and cross-sectional views of a fastening device;

[0071] FIGS. 15-16 Cross-sectional and longitudinal sectional views of an alternatively designed fastening device;

[0072] FIGS. 17-19 Views from above, from the side, as well as a sectional view of a tent tensioned by means of an avalanche shovel;

[0073] FIG. 20 A detailed view of the tent of FIGS. 17-19;

[0074] FIGS. 21-22 An avalanche shovel with two ski poles arranged thereon and a detailed view of a first connecting element, and

[0075] FIGS. 23-24 Two ski poles connected via a second connecting element and a detailed view of the second connecting element;

[0076] FIG. 25 A perspective view of a second tent, which is tensioned by an avalanche shovel;

[0077] FIG. 26 A detailed view of the tent and the avalanche shovel from FIG. 25.

[0078] For a better understanding of the invention, the same reference numbers are used in the figures for corresponding elements.

[0079] FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 show an avalanche shovel 10 from the front (FIG. 1), from the side (FIG. 2) and in cross section (FIG. 3).

[0080] The avalanche shovel 10 exhibits a shaft 12. At one end of the shaft 14, a grip section 16 is formed. The grip section 16 exhibits a grip area 18 and a base section 20. In this exemplary embodiment, the grip section 16, in particular its grip area 18, is D-shaped. In the area of the base section 20, the grip section 16 exhibits an insertion and/or removal opening 22.

[0081] An avalanche probe 24 (see in particular FIG. 3) can be inserted into or removed from the shaft 12 through this insertion and/or removal opening 22.

[0082] The direction of insertion or removal of the avalanche probe, which coincides with a longitudinal axis of the shaft 12 in this exemplary embodiment, is marked as the insertion axis 26.

[0083] From FIGS. 2 and 3, it can, in particular, be seen that the grip area 18 is arranged outside the insertion axis 26. For this purpose, the grip section 16 is inclined with respect to the insertion axis 26 at a predefined angle, here in particular in the range from 20 to 60 degrees, preferably approximately 40 degrees. The avalanche probe 24 can thus be removed from the avalanche shovel 10 without dismantling the grip section 16.

[0084] Furthermore, three snow anchors 28 are arranged on the shaft 12 by means of a sleeve 30, in particular a rubber sleeve.

[0085] A blade surface 32 is detachably fastened at the other end of the shaft 12. It can therefore be stowed separately, for example, in a backpack or the like, in particular for transport purposes.

[0086] In an alternative embodiment of the avalanche shovel according to the invention, the blade surface 32 can be fastened to the latter in at least two positions relative to the shaft 12. For example, the blade surface 32 can be arranged on the shaft 12 in the position shown in FIG. 1 and in a position rotated by 90 degrees along the longitudinal axis of the shaft 12.

[0087] FIG. 4 shows the individual parts of the avalanche shovel 10 from FIGS. 1-3 in a single representation. The shaft 12, the grip section 16 with its grip area 18 and the base section 20, the avalanche probe 24, the three snow anchors 28, the associated sleeve 30, and the blade surface 32 can again be seen.

[0088] It can, in particular, be seen that the shaft 12 consists of a first shaft part 34 and a second shaft part 36. The shaft parts 34, 36 have a diameter which is selected such that the two shaft parts 34, 36 can be pushed into one another.

[0089] Furthermore, the shaft parts 34, 36 have fastening devices 38 with fastening recesses 40. As will be explained in more detail below, the fastening device 38 with the fastening recesses 40 enable the shaft 12 to be variable in length. In particular, the shaft 12 can be compressed to a shortened state in which the avalanche shovel 10 can be transported in a particularly space-saving manner. In particular, for working with the avalanche shovel 10, the shaft 12 can be pulled apart by means of its shaft parts 34, 36 and thus extended. In order to enable safe working, the fastening device 38 with at least one fastening recess 40 ensures a latching and thus fastening of the shaft parts 34, 36 to one another.

[0090] It can also be recognized that the avalanche probe 24 is made in several parts. In particular, this exemplary embodiment exhibits seven avalanche probe parts 25. The seven-part probe forms the tightly-packed package of round profiles in a round or hexagonal outer profile. Three of these avalanche probe parts 25 can be seen in the illustration in FIG. 4.

[0091] The avalanche probe parts 25 are connected to one another by a cable 42. The cable 42 is guided through a cap 44. It is releasably fastened to the cap 44 by means of a clamping point 46 of the cap 44. In particular during the transport of the avalanche shovel 10, the fastening of the cable 42 serves to fasten the avalanche probe parts 25 within the shaft 12.

[0092] FIG. 5 shows a folded tarpaulin 48 which is fastened to the blade surface 32 by means of tensioning straps 50. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the blade surface 32 is separate from the rest of the avalanche shovel 10 (FIGS. 1-4) for transport purposes.

[0093] As will be explained in more detail, the tarpaulin 48 is used to form a bivouac tent.

[0094] It can be recognized in FIG. 5 that the-folded-tent tarpaulin is fitted into the curvature of the blade surface 32. The tarpaulin 48 can thus be transported in a particularly space-saving manner.

[0095] FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 show different embodiments of the grip section 16, as views from above of an avalanche shovel 10, i.e. using a sight line along the respective longitudinal axis or insertion axis 26 of the shaft.

[0096] In the embodiment of FIG. 6, a grip section 16 can be seen, which exhibits a D-shaped design in accordance with the avalanche shovel 10 (FIGS. 1-5).

[0097] FIG. 7 shows a T-shaped grip area 18 of the grip section 16. In this case, in particular, a cross strut is formed, which is fastened centrally on a center line 17 and which forms a T together with the center line 17.

[0098] FIG. 8 shows a further embodiment in which the grip area 18 of the grip section 16 is formed laterally, in particular on one side. In the broadest sense, the grip area 18 in this embodiment forms an L-shape together with the rest of the grip section 16.

[0099] It is common to all of the embodiments of the grip section 16 according to FIGS. 6-8 that the grip area 18 of the grip section 16 is in each case arranged outside the insertion axis 26. This enables unimpeded access to the insertion and/or removal opening 22 and thus to an avalanche probe possibly located in the shaft 12. It should also be noted that in all embodiments-regardless of whether the insertion and/or removal opening 22 is closed with a cap or not-the grip area 18 is fastened stably to the shaft 12. The risk of the grip section 16 and, in particular, the grip area 18 breaking off while working with the avalanche shovel 10 is thus significantly minimized.

[0100] FIG. 9 shows a detailed view of the cap 44 having an avalanche probe part 25. FIG. 10 shows the cap 44 in a view from above.

[0101] It is to be deduced from FIGS. 9 and 10 that the cable 42 extends through the avalanche probe part 25 and is clamped to the cap 44 by means of the clamping point 46. For this purpose, the clamping point 46 is formed with two bars around which the cable 42 is wound in a meandering shape. The avalanche probe part 25-like the other avalanche probe parts 25, not shown in FIG. 9-is hollow on the inside. The cable 42 extends through all avalanche probe parts 25 and is fastened at its other end to a last avalanche probe part 25 (not shown in FIG. 9). The cable 42 can thus be tensioned and the avalanche probe parts 25 can thereby be fastened to one another. Through use of the clamping point 46, the tension of the cable 42 can be permanently maintained by clamping.

[0102] In order to more easily place the cap 44 on the shaft 12 (FIG. 1), the cap 44 also exhibits cap recesses 52.

[0103] To fix the avalanche probe 24 in the extended state, the cable 42 is clamped to a flap 45 which is mounted in the cap 44, for example, by means of a hinge. The cable, which generates friction through the direction change in the cap 44, keeps the cap 44 or the flap 45 closed. By opening the cap or the flap 45, the clamping is released and the avalanche probe 24 can be folded up.

[0104] FIG. 11 shows an alternative embodiment of the cap 44 with a cable 42 fastened to it. FIG. 12 shows the cap 44 of FIG. 11 in a view from above.

[0105] It is to be deduced from FIGS. 11 and 12 that the cable 42 exhibits a thickening 47 in this embodiment. The thickening 47 is, for example, spherical. The cap 44 also exhibits a cable fixation 43. For this purpose, the cable fixation 43 is designed as a recess which extends through the cap 44. Its cross section exhibits a circular area with a larger radius and a circular area with a smaller radius. The cable fixation 43 is thus shaped like a keyhole. A recess is formed in the cap 44 in or on the circular region with a smaller radius.

[0106] In this embodiment, to fix the avalanche probe 25, the cable 42 is first implemented by cable fixation 43 by the circular area with a larger radius. Then it is moved to the circular area with a smaller radius. Using the recess formed there, the cable 42 can be tensioned and latched. For this purpose, the cable 42 is at least to a small extent flexible, in particular elastically stretchable.

[0107] FIG. 13 shows a longitudinal sectional view of a fastening device 38. FIG. 14 shows the fastening device 38 of FIG. 13 as a cross-sectional view.

[0108] The shaft part 34 can also be seen. As will be explained in more detail below, the shaft 12 (FIG. 1) is variable in length, in particular telescopic. It can be fastened at different relative lengths by means of the fastening device 38.

[0109] The fastening device 38 exhibits a latching mechanism or forms one. For this purpose, it exhibits a clasp 39. The clasp 39 is designed as a metal clip. It externally encompasses the shaft part 34. The clasp 39 is also non-circular in cross section, in particular, it is essentially designed as an oval.

[0110] The shaft part 34 exhibits a fastening recess 40 into which the clasp 39 engages by means of a raised section 37. The raised section 37 has an increased height so that it can engage in a fastening recess of a further shaft part (not shown in FIGS. 13 and 14) which is inserted into the shaft part 34 and can thus fix the further shaft part on the shaft part 34.

[0111] The clasp 39 is fastened to the shaft part 34 with a fastening element, in particular a rivet 41.

[0112] By pressing the clasp 39 along its longer diameter, the raised section 37 can thus be lifted off the shaft part 34. By releasing, the raised section 37 engages again in the shaft part 34 and possibly in the further shaft part, so that the shaft part 34 can be latched in place with the further shaft part. Since the clasp 39 is externally arranged on the shaft, it can even be operated with gloves, in particular it can be compressed.

[0113] In order to facilitate the latching, the shaft part 34 is shaped in a non-circular, in particular oval, cross section, as can be seen in particular from FIG. 14.

[0114] FIG. 15 shows a cross-sectional view of two fastening devices 38, which are designed as an alternative to the fastening device 38 of FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 16 shows the fastening devices 38 of FIG. 15 in longitudinal section.

[0115] One can also see the shaft part 34 into which a further shaft part 36 is inserted. In the state shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the two shaft parts 34, 36 are already latched together.

[0116] The fastening devices 38 have tilting elements 54, which are each mounted on a bearing 55. At one end, the tilting elements 54 exhibit bolts 56. At the other end, the tilting elements are each pushed away from the shaft 12 by a spring element 58.

[0117] The bolts 56 can pass through the fastening recesses 40 of the shaft part 34 and thus fix or latch the first and the second shaft parts 34, 36 to one another.

[0118] It should be recognized that the fastening devices 38 can be actuated by pressure on the spring-side end of the tilting element 54. Thus, the fastening devices 38 on the outside of the shaft can also be operated with gloves even in this exemplary embodiment.

[0119] By actuating the fastening device 38, the respective bolt 56 at least partially clears the fastening recess 40, so that the shaft parts 34, 36 can be displaced relative to one another. In other words, the fastening devices 38 each form a latching mechanism.

[0120] It can also be seen that the fastening device 38 protrudes only slightly into the inner region of the shaft 12. Most of the interior of thehollowshaft 12 thus remains free to receive the avalanche probe 24.

[0121] It goes without saying that a plurality of fastening recesses 40 can be provided along the shaft 12, so that the length of the shaft 12 can be adjusted to at least several predetermined lengths. The shaft 12 is thus telescopic.

[0122] FIGS. 17, 18 and 19 show a tent 60 constructed with the avalanche shovel 10. FIG. 18 shows the tent 60 in a view from above, whereas FIGS. 17 and 19 each show a sectional or side view of the tent 60.

[0123] The tarpaulin 48 is tensioned by means of the avalanche shovel 10, two ski poles 62 and the avalanche probe 24. The ski poles 62 and the avalanche probe 24 are received in straps 64 or clasps of the tarpaulin 48. Furthermore, the snow anchors 28 can be seen, which can be introduced into corresponding recesses in the straps 64 for anchoring the tent 60 in the ground or snow.

[0124] The avalanche shovel 10 is used as follows to set up the tent 60 or as a tent pole:

[0125] First, the tarpaulin 48 is unpacked, placed on the ground and fastened with at least one of the snow anchors 28.

[0126] The tarpaulin 48 exhibits a plurality of slots 66 through which the avalanche probe 24 is inserted. Now the ski poles 62 are inserted with their grip side in slots 68 of the straps 64.

[0127] The avalanche shovel 10 is inserted with its blade surface 32 into a further slot 70 (see in particular FIG. 21).

[0128] As will be shown in more detail below, the basket ends of the ski poles 62 are connected to the grip section 16 of the avalanche shovel 10.

[0129] Before thisespecially depending on the size of the tarpaulin 48the shaft 12 can be telescoped or its length adjusted.

[0130] Finally, the tent 60 is erected by means of a strap 72 and attached to the grip section 16. As an alternative to the straps, the attachment between the tent and the probe can also be carried out in the form of clasps, which are hung in the probe after erection. The tent 60 is tensioned by means of a further strap 74. By changing the length of the straps 72, 74, in particular the strap 74, the tent can be adapted to different lengths of the ski poles 62 or to different types of ski poles 62.

[0131] FIG. 20 shows a detailed view according to section XV of FIG. 17. It can, in particular, be seen that the basket end of the ski pole 62 is fastened to the grip section 16 of the avalanche shovel 10, in particular with the aid of the straps 72, 74.

[0132] The ski poles 62 are fastened by means of connecting elements which are explained in more detail in the following figures.

[0133] A first connecting element 76 is shown in FIGS. 21 and 22. The first connecting element 76 can be inserted into the grip section 16 or, in the state shown in FIG. 21, inserted, in particular, clamped, into the grip section 16 of the avalanche shovel 10.

[0134] In an alternative embodiment, it is provided that such a first connecting element 76 is formed on the grip section 16 and/or on the shaft 12.

[0135] As can, in particular, be seen from FIG. 22, the first connecting element 76 exhibits two receptacles 78. In this exemplary embodiment, the receptacles 78 are each half-shell-shaped. They are aligned at an angle, in particular perpendicular, to one another. The inner diameters of the receptacles 78 are adapted to the diameters of the shafts of the ski poles 62 (see in particular FIG. 21). Thus, the ski poles 62 can be inserted into the receptacles 78 of the first connecting element in order to set up the tent and can be clamped against the grip section 16 of the avalanche shovel 10. Due to the angular alignment of the receptacles 78, the ski poles 62 and the avalanche shovel 10 are set up in a tripod shape.

[0136] A second connecting element 80 is shown in FIGS. 23 and 24. It also exhibits two receptacles 82 for receiving the ski poles 62 (see in particular FIG. 25).

[0137] The second connecting element 80 exhibits a clamping gap 84, which is used by means of a clamping screw 86 to clamp the ski poles 62 accommodated in the receptacles 82.

[0138] With this second connecting element 80, the receptacles 82 also have different orientations. According to FIG. 23, the ski poles 62 are aligned with one another in a predefined direction by tightening the clamping screw 86 (FIG. 24).

[0139] FIG. 25 shows a second tent 60 which, like the tent 60 from FIGS. 17 to 19, is tensioned by means of two ski poles 62, an avalanche shovel 10 and an avalanche probe 24. Since the ski poles 62 can have different lengths, the avalanche shovel 10 forms different angles with the poles 62. It is therefore necessary to provide an angle compensation for the tent attachment if the tent 60 is to be optimally tensioned.

[0140] As illustrated in FIG. 26, the angle compensation is implemented in a grip area 16 of the avalanche shovel 10. The grip area 16 exhibits a grip section 28, in which two through openings 90 are provided for the tips of the ski poles 62. These through openings 90 can also be designed with a constriction for the clamping reception of the ski pole tips. The tarpaulin 48 is provided with a strap 91 which is attached to a hook-shaped element 92 so as to be adjustable in length. The hook-shaped element 92 can be clipped onto the grip section 28 and can then be rotated on the surface thereof. In this way, an angle compensation between the strap 91 and the shovel 10 can take place when using ski poles 62 of different lengths. The avalanche probe 24 is mounted in a bore in a cylindrical element 93 which is rotatable in the inside of the grip section 28. The angle between the avalanche probe 24 and the shovel 10 can thus also be adapted to different lengths of ski poles 62, for example, in an angular range of 15. This can ensure that the avalanche probe 24, to which the upper edge of the tarpaulin 48 is attached, is always aligned horizontally and thus the tent 60 achieves its optimal interior volume.