MOUNTING DEVICE FOR A STAND DEVICE AND MOUNTING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE MOUNTING DEVICE

Abstract

A mounting device for mounting a stand device under a ceiling in an operating room, comprising: incorporates a mounting apparatus extending in the longitudinal direction along a mounting axis configured to bear a connection component of the stand device, in particular a spindle; and a ceiling flange configured to mount the mounting apparatus under the ceiling and to support the stand device on the ceiling; wherein the ceiling flange is mountable in different mounting positions along the mounting axis relative to the mounting apparatus on the mounting apparatus in a way that the mounting device is configured to hold the stand device in a height variable manner in different, in particular predefined, height positions. The invention further relates to a mounting system including such a mounting device.

Claims

1. A mounting device for mounting a stand device under a ceiling in an operating room, comprising a mounting apparatus extending in a longitudinal direction along a mounting axis configured to hold a connection component of the stand device, in particular a spindle; and a ceiling flange configured to mount the mounting apparatus under the ceiling and to support the stand device on the ceiling; wherein the ceiling flange is mountable in different mounting positions along the mounting axis relative to the mounting apparatus on the mounting device in a way that the mounting device is configured to hold the stand device in a height variable manner in different, in particular predefined, height positions.

2. The mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting apparatus comprises at least one fastening portion including a plurality of fastening means, in particular formed identically, which are spaced to one another in the longitudinal direction.

3. The mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one fastening portion is arranged on an outside, in particular an outer contour or outer lateral surface of the mounting apparatus, wherein the at least one fastening portion is preferably arranged on a crosspiece protruding in a radial direction on an outside or outer contour of the mounting apparatus or constitutes it.

4. The mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one fastening portion extends along the complete length of the mounting apparatus in the longitudinal direction, respectively.

5. The mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the ceiling flange comprises a passage, which preferably has an inner diameter that is larger or larger equal than an outer diameter of the mounting apparatus.

6. The mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the ceiling flange comprises a planar lower side front face where the mounting apparatus or a support can abut, wherein the ceiling flange is preferably formed as a flange plate.

7. The mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the ceiling flange comprises a plurality of fastening means, in particular internally threaded bores or through-holes, which are configured to fasten the mounting apparatus on the ceiling flange, and which are preferably aligned in the longitudinal direction.

8. The mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting device comprises at least one support by means of which the mounting apparatus may be coupled to the ceiling flange in different relative positions, wherein the support comprises a fastening portion which is formed to correspond geometrically to a fasting portion of the mounting apparatus, wherein the support preferably includes at least one fastening means which is arranged and/or formed to correspond geometrically to fasting means of the mounting apparatus.

9. The mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the support includes a cavity, in particular a radial cavity aligned in a radial direction which is formed to correspond geometrically to the fastening portion of the mounting apparatus in a way that the support is configured to enclose the fastening portion in the radial direction.

10. The mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting apparatus comprises at least one fastening portion including a plurality of fastening means which are spaced to one another in the longitudinal direction, wherein the at least one fastening portion is arranged on an outside of the mounting apparatus and is formed as radially protruding crosspiece, wherein the at least one fastening portion extends along the complete length of the mounting apparatus in the longitudinal direction, respectively, wherein the mounting device comprises at least one support by means of which the mounting apparatus may be coupled to the ceiling flange in different relative positions, wherein the support comprises a fastening portion that is formed to correspond geometrically to the fasting portion of the mounting apparatus, wherein the support comprises at least one fastening means which is arranged and/or formed to correspond geometrically to fastening means of the mounting apparatus, wherein the ceiling flange comprises a lower front face where the support can abut, wherein the ceiling flange comprises a plurality of fastening means that are aligned in the longitudinal direction and are configured to mount the support on the ceiling flange.

11. The mounting device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting apparatus is adapted as tube and the fastening portions are adapted as crosspieces protruding radially from the outer contour, wherein at least 2, preferably 3, fastening portions are provided on the mounting apparatus which work together with a corresponding number of supports on the ceiling flange.

12. A mounting system comprising a mounting device according to claim 1, the mounting further comprising: at least one fastening element, in particular a screw, for mounting the ceiling flange on the mounting apparatus or on a support coupled with the mounting apparatus and/or at least one fastening element, in particular a screw, for mounting the at least one support on the mounting apparatus.

13. A mounting system comprising a mounting device according to claim 11, the mounting system further comprising: an adjustment apparatus to arrange a connection component of the stand device in a predefinable position relative to the mounting apparatus, wherein the mounting device forms a rotational coupling adjustable around the mounting axis to support the connection component on the mounting apparatus.

14. A support for a stand device arrangeable in the operating room, wherein the support is configured to connect a connection component of the stand device with the ceiling flange, wherein the support is configured to couple the connection component in different height positions along a mounting axis of the ceiling flange, wherein the support comprises a cavity or at least a jaw that forms a coupling or guiding face to adjust the height positions.

15. A mounting apparatus for a stand device arrangeable in the operating room, the mounting apparatus extending in a height direction along a mounting axis and configured to hold a connection component of the stand device, wherein the mounting apparatus comprises a fastening portion including a plurality of fastening means, which in particular are formed identically, which are spaced to one another in the height direction, wherein the at least one fastening portion is formed by a crosspiece arranged on an outside, outer contour or outer lateral surface of the mounting apparatus, in particular by a crosspiece protruding radially orthogonal to the height direction.

16. Use of a support according to claim 13, or a mounting apparatus according to claim 14, in combination with a stand device arranged in the operation room, respectively, wherein the support or the mounting apparatus define different height positions along a mounting axis and arrange the stand device in a specific of the height positions.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0090] The invention will be explained in greater detail in the following figures with the help of exemplary embodiments. Illustrated are:

[0091] FIG. 1 a perspective side view a mounting device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention in an arrangement mounted to a stand device;

[0092] FIG. 2 a perspective side view the mounting device shown in FIG. 1;

[0093] FIG. 3 a perspective side view from above an adjustment apparatus of the mounting device shown in FIG. 1, wherein the adjustment apparatus is arranged around a spindle of the stand device;

[0094] FIG. 4 plan view from below individual components of the mounting device shown in FIG. 1;

[0095] FIG. 5 a perspective side view individual components of the mounting device shown in FIG. 1;

[0096] FIG. 6 a perspective side view a mounting apparatus of the mounting device shown in FIG. 1;

[0097] FIG. 7 a perspective view from below the adjustment apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

[0098] FIG. 8 a perspective view from above the adjustment apparatus shown in FIG. 7;

[0099] FIG. 9 a perspective view the spindle shown in FIG. 3;

[0100] FIG. 10 a perspective view a securing element of the mounting device shown in FIG. 1;

[0101] FIGS. 11A, 11B a perspective view and plan view a support of the mounting device shown in FIG. 1;

[0102] FIG. 12 a perspective view a mounting device according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in an arrangement mounted to a stand device including mounted securing elements;

[0103] FIG. 13 a perspective view a rotational lock element configured to secure a rotational position of the mounting device;

[0104] FIG. 14 a side section view a further exemplary embodiment of a mounting device; and

[0105] FIG. 15 a spindle specifically adapted for the mounting device shown in FIG. 14.

[0106] When describing the following figures, for reference numbers that are not explicitly explained in a figure, reference is made to the other figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0107] In FIG. 1 a stand device for mounting on a ceiling is shown. The stand device 1 comprises a first carrier 2 and a second carrier 3 which are rotatably supported in a rotary bearing above one another about a mounting axis. In order to mount the stand device 1 on a (suspended)ceiling the two carriers 2, 3 are connected or coupled indirectly to a mounting device 10, which comprises an adaptable mechanism 10a formed as an adjustable rotational coupling. The stand device 1 may be mounted by using a ceiling flange 40, in particular of a flange plate type, on a ceiling or subceiling. The ceiling flange 40 comprises fastening means 41 adapted as openings, in particular (internally threaded) bores through which fasting means, for example screws, may be mounted. Mounting is performed by means of supports 50 ensuring a connection of the ceiling flange 40 to a mounting apparatus 30. The mounting apparatus 30 is in particular formed tube-like and comprises fastening portions 33 adapted as crosspieces protruding radially from the outer contour 31 thereof. At least 2, in the present embodiment exactly 3, fastening portions 33 are provided on the mounting apparatus 30, which cooperate with the corresponding number of supports 50 that are defined on the ceiling flange 40 and will be explained in detail in the following. The mounting apparatus 30 works together with an adjustment apparatus 20. The adjustment apparatus 20 may also be denoted as a flat ring. Hereto, the mounting apparatus 30 comprises a rotational lock, in particular a retainer 38 adapted as a tube-like portion, to accommodate a securing element. On an upper access region 38.3 a bolt or pin may be inserted through a through-bore 38.1 which works together with a specific coupling point 23 of the adjustment apparatus. Here, a plurality of coupling points 23 define a specific rotational position, respectively. The coupling points 23 may be configured as openings, bores, slots that are open on the sides, or recesses, for example.

[0108] Here a coordinate system indicates a horizontal direction and when mounted on the ceiling also a radial x direction and a vertical z direction.

[0109] The adjustment apparatus 20 may thus be supported on an inner ring of a ball bearing arranged in carrier 2 on carrier 2.

[0110] FIG. 2 shows how the ceiling flange 40 may be connected to the mounting apparatus 30. The ceiling flange 40 comprises several radial grooves 43 that are formed to correspond geometrically to the fastening portions 33 of the mounting apparatus 30 adapted as crosspieces. In addition, the ceiling flange 40 comprises a passage 44 which is formed to correspond geometrically to the mounting apparatus 30, thus the mounting apparatus 30 is supported on the ceiling flange 40 or may be displaced in relation to the ceiling flange 40. The passage 44 is formed by an inner lateral surface 44.1 which comprises at least approximately the same peripheral line or cross-sectional geometry as the outer lateral surface 31 of the mounting apparatus. Preferably, the cross-sectional geometry of the inner lateral surface 44.1 is a little bit wider (larger diameter) as the cross-sectional geometry of the outer lateral surface 31. The inner lateral surface 44.1 may form a sliding bearing or a sliding surface for the mounting apparatus and enable the alignment or centering of the mounting apparatus 30 in relation to the ceiling flange 40. The inner lateral surface 44.1 may also facilitate mounting, in particular as the fastening means may easily be arranged in alignment to each other.

[0111] Here the ceiling flange 40 may be fastened to the supports 50 by using fastening elements 90, in particular screws, in a way that a weight G of the connection component 4, in particular a spindle, supported on the mounting apparatus 30 may be transferred via the mounting apparatus 30, the supports 50, and the fastening elements 90 to the ceiling flange 40 and thus to a ceiling or subceiling. The spindle 4 is supported in the cavity K formed by the mounting apparatus 30. Thus, a relative rotation of the spindle 4 in relation to the mounting apparatus 30 may be performed. The arrangement shown is rotatably supported about a mounting axis D in z direction. The relative rotatability can be prevented by means of the adjustment apparatus 20.

[0112] A relative axial movement or displacement downwards is prevented by providing an axial lock 11 on which the spindle 4 abuts. In the example shown, the axial lock 11 is formed by a plurality of securing elements 70, in particular latches, which are arranged tangentially to a mounting axis D and which engage with the spindle 4 and also with the mounting apparatus 30.

[0113] The mounting apparatus 30 may be mounted in different relative axial positions (height positions) relative to the supports 50 or to the ceiling flange 40, that is, by means of fastening elements 80, in particular screws, which engage with corresponding openings or through-bores on the respective fastening portion 33 or on the respective support 50.

[0114] FIG. 3 shows how the spindle 4 is inserted in the cavity K of the mounting apparatus 30 from below. Here, the securing elements 70 described above may work together with a peripheral groove 4.3 in the end position. The spindle 4 is then rotatably supported on the groove 4.3, and in the cavity K in an axially fixed way.

[0115] In FIG. 4 a plane lower front face 42a.1 of the ceiling flange 40 is shown where the respective support 50 may abut on a planar upper front face 52b.1 (indicated in FIG. 5). The respective support 50 comprises continuous fastening means 51, in particular internally threaded bores, within which screws, for example, may engage. The respective fastening portion 33 abuts on opposite jaws 53. The jaws may be pressed against a respective radial flank 33.1 by means of the screws 80. Each jaw 53 includes single jaw portions 53a, 53b, which are adapted to ensure a secure or stressable connection of the respective support 50 with the mounting apparatus 30.

[0116] In addition, the respective support 50 includes a corrugation 54 that constitutes a face pointing outwards at least section-wise, and due to that the support 50 may be bent in a comparatively simple and flexible way and be easily mounted on the respective fastening portion 33.

[0117] The opposite jaws 53 define a fastening portion 55 adapted as radial cavity, in particular in a slot shape, that is formed to correspond geometrically to the respective fastening portion 33. The fastening portion 55 is surrounded by a centering surface 54.1 in the radial direction radially on the outside where a peripheral surface portion of the respective fastening portion 33 of the mounting apparatus 30 may abut. Here the fastening portions 33 extend in the radial direction outwards from a (sectionwise) cylindrical outer lateral surface 31 and extend said outer lateral surface. The mounting apparatus 30 comprises an at least section-wise cylindrical inner lateral surface 37 that defines the cavity K or surrounds it in the radial direction.

[0118] FIG. 5 shows the mounting apparatus 30 from a lower side in a state mounted on a ceiling flange 40. The retainer 38 for a rotational lock and also the individual fastening portions 33 define a lower front face 32a, which is formed by a planar lower front face 32a.1. On this front face 32a.1 the adjustment apparatus may abut. The mounting apparatus 30 may be adapted as a continuous cast profile, for example. On the lateral surface of the mounting apparatus 30 one or more passages 36 are provided, in particular in a tangential direction, which constitute a part of the axial lock 11.

[0119] In FIG. 6 the mounting apparatus 30 is shown separately. The mounting apparatus 30 is formed as continuous cast profile and includes opposite front faces 32. Similar to the lower front face 32a an upper front face 32b is formed by a planar upper front face 32b.1. Along each of the fastening portions 33 a plurality of openings or fastening means 34 are provided, as for example threaded bores or bores. The passages 36 define a support surface 36.1, respectively, on which the securing element 70, shown in FIG. 2, may abut. The supporting surface 36.1 may also be formed at least partly by a chamfer, edge or milled recess 37.1 (see FIG. 2) formed on the inner lateral surface 37. A force flux path of a weight to be transferred passes through said support surfaces 36.1. The passages 36 adjoin radially inwards to at least two of the fastening portions 33. Each fastening portion 33 comprises opposite radial flanks 33.1a, 33.1b, in particular aligned parallel to each other. The rotational lock 38 or the retainer is formed as a locking tube portion. The rotational lock 38 includes a lower tube-like retainer portion 38a. The lower retainer portion 38a may be partitioned, in particular by a slot, wherein additional securing of a/the rotational lock element may be achieved by means of a spring connector. The retainer 38 includes an access 38.2 adapted as cutout. On said access or in the region of said access a bolt may be plugged into the through-bore 38.1 on the lower retainer portion 38a, that is, from above in the adjustment apparatus arranged on the lower front face 32a.1.

[0120] The fasting means 34 define different height positions H1, H2, H3, . . . , Hn, corresponding to the mounting points, where fastening elements may be mounted or supported, respectively. When fastened to the lowest mounting point Hn, which is arranged next to the lower side of the mounting apparatus 30, the mounting apparatus 30 or the stand device may be arranged in the highest height position.

[0121] In FIG. 7 the adjustment apparatus 20 is shown from below. The adjustment apparatus 20 may also be denoted as flat ring. The spindle (not shown) may be passed through a passage 21. A rotational stop 22 (optionally also acting as centering) is arranged on an inner lateral surface 27, in particular adapted as a spring, that is formed to correspond geometrically to a respective groove of the spindle. Preferably two springs 22 are provided, as shown in FIG. 8. The springs 22 are arranged at an upper rim of the adjustment apparatus 20. On the lower side the adjustment apparatus 20 comprises a protruding rim 28 that facilitates an exact alignment or centering regarding the spindle due to a comparatively large axial extension. On the lower side of the adjustment apparatus 20 recesses 26 or radial slots are provided which a technician may access by using a tool (for example a screwdriver), in particular radially from outside, to rotate the adjustment apparatus 20 and thus the spindle. This way the relative rotational position may be adjusted, in particular without disassembly of any cover or enclosure. As already described regarding FIG. 1, the adjustment apparatus includes a plurality of coupling points 23 which are formed to correspond geometrically to a rotational lock means, in particular a bolt. According to a variant the coupling points 23 are formed as openings and have at least approximately the same diameter as the through-bore 38.1 shown in FIG. 6.

[0122] In FIG. 8 the adjustment apparatus 20 is shown from above. The adjustment apparatus 20 comprises an annular support surface 24 which may also be formed at least partly by the springs 22. The support surface 24 is formed to correspond geometrically to a radially protruding rim 4.4 (FIG. 9) of the spindle. In addition, on an outer periphery of the adjustment apparatus 20 fastening means for a cover or enclosure are provided. The fasting means are provided as slots 25 extending in the radial direction. Said configuration facilitates plugging in from above or from the side in the radial direction.

[0123] In FIG. 9 the spindle 4 is shown in detail. The spindle 4 comprises two axial grooves 4.1 that are arranged in the longitudinal direction and opposite to one another. The respective axial groove extends to a step or radially protruding rim 4.4, thus springs may be pushed in the grooves 4.1 up to the rim 4.4. In addition, the spindle includes two recesses 4.2 that are arranged at an axial distance to one another and pass through an outer lateral surface 4.5. A cable, in particular a slip-ring cable, may be fed through the recesses 4.2, respectively. Above the rim 4.4 a centering surface portion 4.5a is provided by means of which the spindle 4 may be centered in the cavity K. The rim 4.4 defines an annular support surface 4.4a where the adjustment apparatus may abut. The peripheral groove 4.3 defines an annular support surface 4.3a by means of which the weight of a stand device may be transferred from the spindle 4 to an axial lock 11 (not shown).

[0124] In FIG. 10 the securing element 70 adapted as a latch is shown in detail. The latch 70 includes a top support surface 71 where the support surface 4.3a shown in FIG. 9 may abut. Further, the latch 70 includes a lower contact surface 72 that is curved in the present example, by means of which the latch 70 is supportable in the passage 36 on the mounting apparatus 30. The contact surface 72 is curved with a predefined curvature radius, whereby a minor notch effect may be ensured. The curved contact surface 72 may ensure a small surface pressure. The latch 70 has an U-shaped cross-section area 75 which basically has the same geometry along the complete length of the latch 70. A respective free end of the latch 70 includes a step 73, 74 that allows to secure the latch 70 in the passage 36. One of the steps is smaller than the other.

[0125] The step 73 is adapted as mounting chamfer and may prevent a slipping out of the latch 70. The step 74 also prevents a slipping out. The step 74 is preferably formed in a height at which the latch 70 may not be pushed through the corresponding passage, but is blocked on step 74.

[0126] In the region of one of the two free ends, the latch includes a through-bore 76 on which the latch 70 may be secured, in particular by means of a spring connector.

[0127] In FIG. 11A and 11B a support 50 is shown which may be coupled with the mounting apparatus 30 shown in FIG. 6. In addition to the components already described above, the support 50 comprises fastening means which are formed as crosswise or tangentially aligned openings or through-bores. A respective fasting means, in particular the screws shown in FIG. 2, may be fed through both opposite jaws 43 and press the support 50 on a respective fastening portion 33 of the mounting apparatus 30, in particular by using nuts, thus a pressure is applied on the outer lateral surface of the jaws 53. Each jaw 53 comprises radial flanks 53.1a, 53.1b at the respective jaw portion. The radial flanks 53.1a, 53.1b are planar surface portions which are formed to correspond geometrically to the radial flanks 33.1 of the fastening portions 33.

[0128] FIG. 12 shows a mounting device 10 wherein a rotational lock element 60 is secured on the mounting apparatus 30 by using a spring connector 65 in an engagement position with the adjustment apparatus 20. As can be seen in FIG. 13, the spring connector 65 engages with the groove 61 of the bolt or the rotational lock element 60. The two latches 70 are also secured by corresponding spring connectors 65, wherein each spring connector engages with the corresponding through-bore of the respective latch 70.

[0129] FIGS. 14 and 15 show how a simplified assembly may be performed by using two mating faces 37a, 37b and corresponding surface portions 4.5a, 4.5b on the spindle. The spindle 4 includes a step 4.6 where an O-ring 5 is arranged. Hereto, a corresponding step 39 is formed on the mounting apparatus 30. The second mating face 37b has an inner diameter that is smaller than that of the first mating face 37a. Thus, a spindle 4 may be mounted without the risk of jamming, and furthermore a support may be realized in a very robust way on surface portions 4.5a, 4.5b that are spaced far apart from one another.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0130] 1 Stand devicein particular a ceiling stand device

[0131] 2 (First) carrier or carrier arm

[0132] 3 (Second) carrier or carrier arm

[0133] 4 Connection component, in particular spindle

[0134] 4.1 Rotational lock, in particular a groove in the connection component, preferably an axial groove arranged in the longitudinal direction

[0135] 4.2 Recess

[0136] 4.3 Peripheral groove

[0137] 4.3a Annular support surface

[0138] 4.4 Step or radially protruding rim

[0139] 4.4a Annular support surface

[0140] 4.5 Outer lateral surface

[0141] 4.5a Centering surface portion or first mating face

[0142] 4.5b Second mating face

[0143] 4.6 Groove for an O-ring on the free spindle end

[0144] 5 O-ring

[0145] 10 Mounting device

[0146] 10a Adaptable mechanism, in particular, adjustable rotational coupling

[0147] 11 Axial lock

[0148] 20 Adjustment apparatus, in particular flat ring

[0149] 21 Passage

[0150] 22 Rotational lock, in particular spring

[0151] 23 Coupling point for a respective rotational position, in particular opening or bore

[0152] 24 Annular support surface

[0153] 25 Fastening means for a cover, in particular an upper side slot

[0154] 26 Recess, in particular on the lower side, that is accessible radially from outside

[0155] 27 Inner lateral surface

[0156] 28 Rim or centering

[0157] 30 Mounting apparatus, in particular a basic body configured as a ceiling tube, preferably adapted as a continuous cast profile

[0158] 31 Outer contour, in particular outer lateral surface

[0159] 32 Front face

[0160] 32a Lower front face

[0161] 32a.1 Planar lower front face

[0162] 32b Upper front face

[0163] 32b.1 Planar upper front face

[0164] 33 Fastening portion, in particular, crosspiece

[0165] 31.1 Radial flank at the fastening portion

[0166] 33.1a, 33.1b Opposite radial flanks, in particular arranged parallel to one another

[0167] 34 Fastening means, in particular bore or threaded bore

[0168] 36 Passage, in particular in a tangential or a radial direction

[0169] 36.1 Support surface

[0170] 37 Inner lateral surface

[0171] 37a First mating face

[0172] 37b Second mating face

[0173] 37.1 Chamfer, edge or milled recess

[0174] 38 Retainer for rotational lock element, in particular a locking tube

[0175] 38a Lower retainer portion, in particular tube-like

[0176] 38.1 Through-bore, in particular in an axial direction

[0177] 38.2 Access, in particular cutout

[0178] 38.3 Upper access region (interface)

[0179] 39 Step

[0180] 40 Ceiling flange, in particular flange plate

[0181] 41 Fastening means or opening, preferably internally threaded bore

[0182] 42a.1 Planar lower front face

[0183] 43 Radial groove

[0184] 44 Passage

[0185] 44.1 Inner contour, in particular inner lateral surface

[0186] 50 Support, in particular opening, preferably adapted as continuous cast profile

[0187] 51 Fastening means, in particular axially aligned opening, preferably internally threaded bore

[0188] 52b.1 Planar upper front face

[0189] 53 Opposite jaws

[0190] 53a, 523b Opposite jaw portions of a jaw

[0191] 53.1a, 53.1b Guiding face or radial flank on the respective jaw portion

[0192] 54 Corrugation

[0193] 54.1 Centering surface

[0194] 55 Fastening portion, in particular, radial cavity

[0195] 56 Fastening means, in particular transversely or tangentially aligned opening, preferably through-bore

[0196] 60 Rotational lock element, in particular bolt

[0197] 61 Groove

[0198] 65 Spring connector

[0199] 70 Securing element for axial lock, in particular a latch

[0200] 71 Upper side support surface

[0201] 72 Lower side contact surface

[0202] 73 Step at a free end

[0203] 74 Step at a free end

[0204] 75 Cross-section area

[0205] 76 Through-bore

[0206] 80 Fastening element at support, in particular screw

[0207] 90 Fastening element at flange plate, in particular screw

[0208] D Mounting axis

[0209] G Weight

[0210] H1, H2, H3 Hn Different height positions, defined by mounting points

[0211] K Cavity

[0212] x Radial direction or horizontal direction

[0213] y Transverse direction

[0214] z Longitudinal direction or axial direction or vertical direction

[0215] The various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments. All of the U.S. patents, U.S. patent application publications, U.S. patent applications, foreign patents, foreign patent applications and non-patent publications referred to in this specification and/or listed in the Application Data Sheet are incorporated herein by reference, in their entirety. Aspects of the embodiments can be modified, if necessary to employ concepts of the various patents, applications and publications to provide yet further embodiments.

[0216] These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above-detailed description. In general, in the following claims, the terms used should not be construed to limit the claims to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims, but should be construed to include all possible embodiments along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. Accordingly, the claims are not limited by the disclosure.