EP2028133A1 - Long goods palette - Google Patents

Abstract

The pallet (1) has a loading surface (2) accommodating goods to be transported, where the surface is extended in longitudinal and transverse directions (X, Y). Posts (A-L) are arranged at the loading surface. The posts are tiltable from a folded orientation into an erected orientation (4) for lateral fixing of the goods. Two of the posts are connected with each other by coupling units (KAB, KBC, KEF, KGH) to transfer pivoting movement of the posts (A-E) to the associated posts (B-F). The posts are connected with each other along a longitudinal side (5) of the surface.

Description

The present invention relates to a long goods pallet, in particular for the transport of profiles.

Such long pallets are known per se from the prior art and essentially have a loading surface on which elongated transport goods can be transported.

To secure the transported goods, it is also known to provide laterally next to the goods post-like security elements in order to avoid lateral slippage of goods from the loading area down. These posts are typically inseparably connected to a ladder-shaped base frame for the purpose of space-saving empties storage and pallet are also known during transport, in which the posts can be inserted into designated base, these pedestals are arranged on both sides of the cargo area. By inserting the individual posts in the base thus a lateral barrier for the loaded goods is formed.

From the EP 1279611 B1 is a Langgutpalette known, which is stackable with other similar Langgutpaletten and in which the posts are pivotally mounted on support shoes on the loading area.

However, the known from the prior art Langgutpaletten have the disadvantage that the associated posts are each used individually in the associated socket or unfold. This may require a lot of time.

The object of the invention is therefore to introduce a long goods pallet, which facilitates the erection of the posts or allows much faster.

The object is achieved by a long goods pallet according to claim 1.

The invention is based on the recognition that a particularly simple and time-saving construction of some or all posts a Langgutpalette is possible if at least some posts are connected to each other via a coupling element to transmit the pivotal movement of a post on the associated other post , In other words: As soon as a post is to be pivoted from an example, folded and substantially horizontal position in an erect position, so the connected to this post coupling element transmits the pivoting movement to the also connected to the coupling element, typically immediately adjacent further posts, so that this also moves from the horizontal to the vertical position.

If further posts are connected to one another in the same way via coupling elements, all these posts can advantageously be erected or folded down in a single pivoting movement. This saves considerable time for the preparation of the transport or the dismantling of the erected posts.

In a simple embodiment, the long goods pallet comprises a loading surface which extends in a longitudinal direction X and a transverse direction Y and is provided for receiving transported goods. On the loading surface several posts are arranged according to the invention, which are pivotable for lateral fixing of cargo from a loading surface substantially parallel, folded orientation in an upright orientation.

Furthermore, according to the invention, at least two posts are connected to one another via at least one coupling element in order to transmit the pivoting movement of a post to the associated additional post. In this case, more than two posts can be connected via a continuous or rigid coupling element. alternative or in addition, some posts can also be connected by a coupling element arranged only between them, while separate further coupling elements extend to other posts.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the posts are in the erected orientation substantially perpendicular to the loading surface. However, this is not absolutely necessary, even a partial erection of the posts (for example, a pivoting from horizontal position by about 45 °) may already be sufficient to ensure a lateral fixation of the transported goods. Advantageously, thereby also the absolute height of the long goods pallet can vary.

In continuation of the inventive concept individual groups of posts or even all the posts along a longitudinal side of the cargo bed are interconnected via coupling elements. As a result, all these posts can be erected or folded together in a single Sehwenkbewegung so that the above-described time saving is optimized. Also conceivable are two groups of posts per longitudinal side, which are then foldable respectively to the center of the longitudinal side in order not to extend the pallet in the folded state on the loading area addition.

In continuation of this inventive concept, another embodiment of the long goods pallet provides that at least one post arranged on a first longitudinal side of the loading surface is connected via a rotary element to at least one post arranged on the opposite second longitudinal side. As a result, the pivoting movement of a post on one longitudinal side can be transmitted to at least one post on the opposite other longitudinal side. In other words, the pivoting of a post on one longitudinal side of the long goods pallet simultaneously causes the pivoting of at least one post on the opposite longitudinal side.

Are also the posts each longitudinal side group-like or completely interconnected each other via coupling elements, so causes the pivoting movement a post on a longitudinal side both a pivoting all posts on this longitudinal side and (by means of the aforementioned rotary member) the simultaneous pivoting of all posts on the opposite longitudinal side. With a single pivoting motion while all posts of the long goods pallet are erected or folded, whereby a considerable time savings is guaranteed.

Advantageously, the above-described rotary element is arranged substantially in the plane (X-Y) of the loading surface and thus extends in the manner of a shaft below the goods to be transported from one longitudinal side to the other.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the coupling elements are articulated substantially at the upper free end of the post. This allows particularly simple space-saving stowing or Aufeinanderliegen the coupling elements on the post when they are folded into the substantially horizontal position on the or, parallel loading area. The coupling elements and the posts are oriented alongside each other and the entire structure can be folded substantially parallel to the loading area. In this case, the posts and the coupling elements can also be arranged laterally next to the loading area such that, when folded in, a completely flat loading area is formed which is not bounded on either side.

In order to fix the posts in their erected and preferably vertical position relative to the loading surface according to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, at least one preferably releasable stabilizer is provided, which fixes at least one post in its erected position relative to the loading surface. If this post is fixed in such a way that pivoting is not possible, the further posts connected to this post via coupling elements naturally also remain in their erected position and are likewise secured against pivoting.

A simple stabilizer solution may, for example, be such that a bar connected to a post is simultaneously fixed in the area of the loading area, so that Loading surface, posts and stabilizer form a stable framework. If the stabilizer is released on the loading surface, then the post (possibly with further coupled posts) can change its position and can be pivoted.

To ensure that the stabilizers are not lost and to form a stable rod, the stabilizers may advantageously be pivotally connected at a first end to a post. Although this connection can be solvable in principle, it is conceivable for the permanent operation of the long goods pallet, a pivot connection which is usually not easy to solve.

In order to stow the stabilizer in the folded state of the post to save space provides a further embodiment of the invention, that the stabilizer in the folded-in orientation substantially alongside can be arranged to a coupling element and / or a post. The fixed to the stabilizer pole can be - as described above - pivot in a parallel to the bed and the stabilizer attached to this post can then turn around the post so that it also comes to rest parallel to the bed, where he alongside can extend one or more posts or coupling elements.

Preferably, the stabilizer is easily solvable or fastened to the loading area, in order to be able to realize a quick folding and unfolding of the posts as well as the stabilization of the structure. For this purpose, an eyelet is preferably provided on the end of the stabilizer facing the loading surface, which is slidable via a bolt element arranged on the loading surface. A suitable locking pin or a locking mechanism otherwise known to those skilled in the art can prevent the unintentional release of this connection, so that the stabilizer is held securely in the erected state.

Advantageously, the posts are each pivotally mounted in a base disposed on the loading surface. The base gives the construction additional stability and protects the pivotal connection against the raucn loading operation.

For additional stabilization, each post can assume a vertically recessed detent position in an upright orientation in the base after a continuation of the invention. This should additionally stabilize the post in the socket. According to the invention, the post can then leave the vertically recessed detent position when it is driven to pivot, wherein a chamfer at the lower post end cooperates with a corresponding contact surface of the pedestal such that the post is raised by a predeterminable amount in the context of the pivoting movement, to leave the detent position and be easier to swivel.

Further advantageous embodiments will become apparent from the dependent claims.

Fig. 1

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Langgutpalette,

Fig. 2

die Palette gemäß Fig. 1 in zusammengelegter und gestapelter Form,

Fig. 3

eine schematische Detailansicht der Anbindung der Stabilisatoren,

Fig. 4

eine schematische Detailansicht eines Sockels und

Fig. 5

eine schematische Teilansicht in teilweise eingeklappten Zustand.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the invention with reference to a figure example is explained in detail. From the figures show:

Fig. 1

a schematic perspective view of a long goods pallet according to the invention,

Fig. 2

the pallet according to Fig. 1 in a folded and stacked form,

Fig. 3

a schematic detail view of the connection of the stabilizers,

Fig. 4

a schematic detail view of a base and

Fig. 5

a schematic partial view in partially folded state.

Fig. 1 shows a Langgutpalette 1 in perspective and schematic view. A construction of unspecified transverse and longitudinal struts forms a base body, which forms a loading area 2 for supporting profiles. In the embodiment according to Fig. 1 is under the bed 2 no continuous surface to be understood as such, but rather an area for supporting transport goods, which is formed by the construction of transverse and longitudinal struts overall.

The loading area 2 extends in a longitudinal direction X and a direction Y transverse thereto. Accordingly, the long goods pallet 1 forms two longitudinal sides 5 and 7 which run parallel to one another in the X direction.

Along each longitudinal side 5, 7 a plurality of posts A to L are arranged, which each pivotally fixed in a base 8. (Not all elements in Fig. 1 were labeled throughout).

The posts A to L are pivotable in their sockets 8 each from a folded into an erect position, wherein in Fig. 1 all the posts occupy their upright alignment 4. In the area of their upper free ends, the posts A to L are connected to each other via coupling elements K. For example, the posts A and B are connected to each other via a coupling element K _AB . The post C adjacent to the post B is also connected to the post B via a coupling element K _BC . By pivoting the post A, the forces occurring are transmitted via the coupling elements K also connected to the post A post B and C, so that all posts can simultaneously pivot from the upright in the folded position or vice versa.

Analogous to the posts A, B and C and the posts D, E and F on the first longitudinal side 5 of the long goods pallet 1 via coupling elements K are connected to each other. An arrangement of the same kind is found on the first longitudinal side 5 opposite second longitudinal side 7, where posts G, H and I or J, K and L are each connected to each other via coupling elements.

Stabilizers S are provided in the central area of the long goods pallet, which are intended to fix the erected posts in their position. The stabilizers S are each connected with a first end to a post C, D, I and J, while the respective second free end is fixed in the region of the loading area 2 on the Langgutpalette. With the help of these stabilizers, a framework is formed, which is applied to the directly from the stabilizers post C, D, I and J and the coupling elements thus each associated further posts A, B, E, F, G, H, K and L respectively stabilized their position. As long as the stabilizers S in the in Fig. 1 are shown fixed arrangement, the posts can not be pivoted from its upright position 4 and remain in their upright and the transported material laterally stabilizing position.

If, in contrast, the stabilizer S connected to the post C is released in the region of the loading surface 2, then the posts A, B and C can be folded from the upright into a folded-in and substantially parallel alignment with the loading surface 2. The stabilizer S can be pivoted about its articulation at the upper end of the post C, as in Fig. 2 can be seen closer.

Fig. 2 A shows the Langgutpalette invention according to the invention in collapsed form, so that all posts (only post a is labeled here) have the folded orientation 3 held. To recognize further is how the coupling element K _AB , or K _{EF was} lowered to the level of the loading area 2, while it still remains connected to the adjacent posts A, B and E, F. The stabilizers S are collapsed before, from the in Fig. 1 shown position have been pivoted about 225 °, so that they come zuliegen substantially parallel to the coupling elements K and the post. In this very space-saving folded form takes the long goods pallet almost two-dimensional shape and can be -as in Fig. 2 b clearly illustrated - very easy and space-saving stacking.

Fig. 3 shows a schematic close-up view of the attachment region of some stabilizers S. It shows an eyelet 6 at the lower end of the stabilizers S, which is slidable over a arranged on the Langgutpalette in the cargo area 2 bolt element. A locking plate provided on the bolt 9 thereby secures the eyelet 6 or the stabilizer S against accidental slipping out, in that the securing plate is folded over in an orientation transverse to the pin axis.

It should again be noted that in the present description, an idealized loading area 2 has been described, the fragmentary in Fig. 2 once again indicated. In fact, it is not necessarily a continuous surface but a substantially two-dimensional support area, which is defined by the construction of the long goods pallet defined.

In Fig. 4 a socket 8 for receiving a post A is shown. It can be seen here that the post A can be pivoted by about 90 ° by means of a pivot connection; a further pivoting is prevented by the structural design of the base 8 like a stop. At the same time, the base also serves as a centering aid and stacking stop for several, stacked, folded long palettes.

In fully established (in Fig. 4 not shown) position, the post A takes a vertically slightly recessed locking position, which gives him special support. For this purpose, the post A is arranged in the base area via a slot construction about a pivot axis. A tapered surface A at the lower end of the post A cooperates with the pivoting of the post A with the base 8, that the post A can be raised from its retracted detent position by the extent of the slot length and simultaneously or subsequently easily pivoted.

Fig. 5 shows most of the posts in the folded state. Only the posts J, K and L are still in an upright position 4. In the lower front part of Fig. 5 is particularly good to see the space-saving arrangement of the individual components in the folded state. You can see in particular the posts D, E and F, which were transferred from their upright in the folded position 3. The associated coupling elements, of which only the right K _EF can be seen, have followed the pivoting movement in an analogous or translatory manner. Also, the stabilizer S was solved with its eyelet 6 of the pin 9, pivoted about the post D in a clockwise direction and so placed on the now hidden coupling element between the posts D and E, that a total of a particularly space-saving arrangement has been achieved.

Claims (13)

Long goods pallet (1), in particular for transporting profiles, a) with a in a longitudinal direction (X) and a transverse direction (Y) extending loading area (2) for receiving transported goods, b) wherein on the loading surface (2) a plurality of posts (A, B, C, D, E ...) are arranged, which for the lateral fixation of cargo from a to the loading area (2) substantially parallel, folded orientation (3) about a pivot axis in an upright orientation (4) are pivotable,
characterized in that c) the pivot axis is aligned transversely to the longitudinal direction (X) and at least two posts (A, B, C, DE ..) along a longitudinal side via at least one coupling elements (K, K _AB , K _BC , K _CD ...) with each other are connected to transmit the pivotal movement of a post (A, B, C, DE ..) on the associated post (B, C, D. E, F ...). Long goods pallet (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the posts (A, B, C, DE ..) are in the erected orientation (4) to the loading surface substantially perpendicular. Long goods pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that all the posts (A, B, C, DE ..) along a longitudinal side (5) of the loading area via coupling elements (K) are interconnected. Langgutpalette (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one along a first longitudinal side (5) of the loading area (2) arranged post (A, B, C, D, E ...) via a rotary member having at least one along a gegenüberliclicgenden second longitudinal side (7) arranged post (F; G, H, I, J ...) is connected to transmit the pivoting movement from one longitudinal side (5) to the other longitudinal side (7). Long goods pallet (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the rotary element is arranged substantially in the plane (XY) of the loading area. Langgutpalette (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the coupling elements (K) are articulated at the upper free end of the post. Long goods pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one preferably releasable stabilizer (S) is provided, which fixes at least one post in its erected position relative to the loading area. Langgutpalette (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the stabilizer (S) at a first end with a post (A, B, C, D ...) is pivotally connected. Long goods pallet (1) according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that the stabilizer (S) can be arranged in the folded-in orientation (3) substantially alongside a coupling element (K) and / or a post. Long goods pallet (1) according to one of the three preceding claims, characterized in that the stabilizer (S) releasably fixed in the cargo area is, in particular an eyelet (6) at the second end of the stabilizer via a arranged on the loading surface bolt element (9) is slidable and can be fixed against slipping out. Long goods pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one post (A, B, C ...) is pivotally mounted in a base (8) arranged on the loading surface. Langgutpalette (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the post in upright orientation (4) in the base (8) occupies a vertically recessed detent position and has a chamfer, by means of which the post during pivoting in the parallel orientation (3) This latching position is lifted vertically. Langgutpalette (1) according to one of the two preceding claims, characterized in that the base forms a stop for the pivoting movement.

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