DE102008023119A1 - Horizontal gripper for use with container carrying device for transporting container, particularly bucket with round external cross section, particularly plant tub, comprises fastening unit for fastening dredger or forklift on lifting unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The horizontal gripper comprises a fastening unit (21) for fastening a dredger or forklift on a lifting unit (55), particularly on a fork rake (52.1) of a vehicle (53), particularly a wheel loader. A gripper rocker (24) is provided, which comprises two gripper arms (22,23) that extend in different directions, particularly away from each other. The gripper rocker is hinged on the fastening unit pivoted around a vertical pivot axis (37) in an operational position. An independent claim is included for a method for transporting a container, particularly a bucket with round external cross section, particularly a plant tub.

Description

The The invention relates to a horizontal gripper for transporting a Containers, a method for transporting a container as well a method for releasing a container.

From the DE-OS 28 31 586 a swivel device for track vehicles or buckets has become known. In this pivoting device, two jaws are designed as hinged to a recording two-armed vertical lever. In each case one arm of these two vertical levers can have suitable recesses for the vertical gripping of tub edges. The other two levers are articulated via a cylinder-piston unit.

At Outwardly facing arms are hinged piston rods, the associated two hydraulic cylinders articulated with the Exceptions are connected. The disadvantage is that the cheeks from above must be brought to the bucket to be gripped. This creates the risk of damage from the bucket protruding parts, especially of potted plants. Finally, it is disadvantageous that for pivoting the Baking and gripping the bucket a hydraulic cylinder is required which is cost and maintenance intensive.

From the DE-OS 27 16 529 a gripping head for a tube length of a standpipe has become known. In this gripping head, a pair of horizontal locking arms and a pivot means for attaching the locking arms are arranged on a housing. The locking arms can be pivoted by a rotational movement between closed and open positions. For rotating the locking arms between the open and closed positions, a drive device is provided which has two piston-cylinder units, wherein each one of the piston-cylinder units is hinged to one of the locking arms to the locking arms between the closed positions and the open To be able to move positions. In this construction, it is disadvantageous that the locking arms must be rotated by means of hydrostatic pressure and by means of the piston-cylinder device. Furthermore, it is disadvantageous that the dead weight of the tube length is not supported by the gripping head and the gripping head even allows a sliding of the tube length.

Of the Invention is based on the object, a low manufacturable, robust and easy as well as inexpensive to operate Device for transporting, in particular carrying, pails and the like to provide containers. Further It is an object of the invention, an easy to handle process for transporting, in particular carrying, buckets or like container by means of at least one horizontal gripper to provide, with such containers, especially planters, easier and less expensive than previously transported can be. Furthermore, it is an object of the invention an easy-to-handle method for releasing buckets or the like to provide containers with such containers, especially planters, easier to be released can.

These Tasks are defined by the claims 1, 21 and 22 solved.

The invention relates in particular to the fact that the horizontal gripper has a gripper rocker with a first gripper arm and a second gripper arm forming a closing lever, which extend in different directions, preferably away from one another, with respect to the pivot axis of the gripper rocker. The closing lever is intended to pivot the hook rocker from an open position in which the container is released into a closed position in which a carrier engages around the outer wall of the container. The pivoting action of the gripper rocker can advantageously or exclusively by a horizontal relative movement of the horizontal gripper with respect to the container, preferably also or exclusively by a horizontal relative movement of the horizontal gripper carrying lifting device or the horizontal gripper or the horizontal gripper bearing device containing vehicle, such as a wheel loader, excavator or forklift. For the pivoting of the horizontal gripper no rule hy and / or pneumatic and / or electro-mechanical and / or manual driving forces must act on the gripper arms. The arrangement according to the invention also makes it possible for the carrier of the gripper rocker to at least partially surround the outer wall of the container in the closed position, so that the container can be lifted vertically, whereby the outwardly bent container edge and / or bulges or ribs projecting outwards the container handles and / or arranged on the container outer wall stiffening ribs can be supported on the at least one horizontal support surface of the carrier or can. In this way it is possible to lift the container, substantially without it being held by friction on the outer wall by radial pressure forces, ie non-positively, or must be. As a result, a possible risk of damage to the container can be significantly reduced. By this arrangement according to the invention, it is possible to make the horizontal gripper simple and robust and extremely economical to manufacture, as costly hydraulic and / or pneumatic and / or electro-mechani sche drive devices can be omitted. Through the vertical pivot axis of the gripper rocker gripping and releasing can be done in a horizontal plane, so that the horizontal gripper can not damage an upwardly out of the container content, especially plants.

Preferably it can be provided that the first gripper arm as an opening lever for pivoting the gripper rocker about the pivot axis of a Closed position in which the carrier the container horizontally embraces and in which the container with the help of the carrier is raised or raised, in an open position, in which the container is released is formed. The pivoting process The gripper rocker can also be advantageous or exclusive by a horizontal relative movement of the horizontal gripper with respect to of the container are effected, preferably also or exclusively by a horizontal relative movement of the horizontal gripper carrying lifting device or a horizontal gripper or the the vehicle containing the horizontal gripper bearing device, for example, a wheel loader, excavator or forklift. For the pivoting of the horizontal gripper must not be hydraulic and / or pneumatic and / or electro-mechanical and / or manual Driving forces act on the gripper arms.

One Another significant advantage of the invention is that the horizontal gripper Saves expensive working hours and mounted in a few seconds and immediately ready for use. The horizontal gripper allows it that only one person is self-employed with a wheel loader, Forklift or similar lifting device, heavy Can load container plants effortlessly in trucks and that site changes of the container plants sure can be done quickly and reliably.

A advantageous embodiment of the subject invention provides that the vehicle over a horizontal distance the carrier of the pivot axis mediating, preferably rigidly connected to the carrier, connecting element to the Fastener is articulated. As a result, the carrier moves when pivoting the gripper rocker on a circular path, whereby when pivoting the hook rocker hooking the same with the Container is prevented. Furthermore, this is one for recording the container favorable opening position possible.

A Further training provides that the carrier at least in sections, preferably substantially over his entire length, arc segment shaped. This is particularly suitable for essentially round containers, especially plant containers. Furthermore, this allows one favorable closed position in which the carrier The container can embrace well and thus a sufficient Auflagerung of the container on the carrier.

Further can be provided that the horizontal bearing surface over large areas, preferably substantially above the entire length, the carrier extends what a particularly large and stable bearing of the container allows.

It is of particular advantage when the carrier is an I, L, C and / or U-profile, preferably from a in use position upright standing, flat steel profile is designed. By the Use of these standard steel profiles can be the horizontal gripper be produced particularly economically.

Farther it is advantageous if the fastening device with the lifting device, preferably with the fork, detachably connectable or detachable connected is.

Further it is advantageous if the fastening device a, preferably has mounting profile designed as a mounting carriage, along a support arm of the lifting device, in particular along one or the fork tines, slidably and / or on a support arm the lifting device, in particular on one or the forks, is designed pluggable.

Further it is advantageous if the fastening device a, preferably has mounting profile designed as a mounting carriage, that with a closed or slotted hollow profile, a C-shaped profile or closed by a tab U-profile is.

After all it is advantageous if the fastening profile with the help of a Fastening means, preferably one in a threaded through-bore rotatably received fastening screw, on one or the support arm the lifting device, in particular on one or the fork tines, Preferably in the region of the free end of the support arm or the Fork, fixable.

A sees further advantageous embodiment of the subject invention before, that, preferably one or the opening lever forming, first gripper arm has a length, the is greater than the length of, preferably one or the closing lever forming, second gripper arm.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the length of the first gripper arm is equal to or greater than twice the length of the second gripper bar mes.

Further it is advantageous if the gripper rocker and / or the carrier is designed interchangeable or are. This makes it possible the hook rocker quickly and easily to different outer diameter to adapt the container.

Farther it is advantageous if the hook rocker over a the Swivel axle containing bolt, in particular a thumbscrew together with nut, releasably connected to the fastening device is.

The The invention further relates to a container support device with a Horizontal gripper, preferably according to at least one of the claims 1 to 15, and with a rigid gripper and / or with another Load carrier for the container, the carrier the horizontal gripper and the gripper and / or the other load carrier the container in the closed position, in which the container is liftable, at least partially embrace.

The The invention further relates to a container support device with a first horizontal gripper, preferably after at least one of Claims 1 to 15, and with a second horizontal gripper, preferably according to at least one of claims 1 to 15, whose carriers are intended to hold the container in their at least partially surround respective closed position or their carrier the container in its respective closed position at least partially encompass.

Farther it is advantageous if a pair of horizontal grippers provided that is essentially the same or made of identical items existing or identically designed.

The Invention further relates to a lifting device, preferably with at least one fork, on or at least one, preferably two, Horizontalgrei fer, preferably after at least one of claims 1 to 15, or a container support device, preferably according to at least one of claims 16 to 18, preferably releasably attached or are.

The The invention further relates to a vehicle, in particular wheel loaders, excavators or forklift trucks, preferably with at least one fork tine, on the at least one, preferably two, horizontal grippers, preferably according to at least one of claims 1 to 15, or a Container carrying device, preferably according to at least one of Claims 16 to 18, or a lifting device, preferably according to claim 19, preferably releasably attached or are.

The Invention further relates to a method for transporting a in particular a substantially round outer cross-section having containers, for example a bucket or the like, especially a planter, by means of at least one, in particular according to at least one of claims 1 to 15 designed, horizontal gripper, which on a lifting device a vehicle, preferably a wheel loader, excavator or forklift, is attached. The in one or its open position located at least one horizontal gripper is, preferably exclusively, by a movement of the lifting device or the vehicle containing the lifting device in the direction of the container moves horizontally until a closing lever forming the first gripper arm of a or about a vertical pivot axis pivotable gripper rocker rests against the container. Based on this is, preferably exclusively, by a movement the lifting device or the vehicle containing the lifting device, horizontally towards the container, the hook rocker out the open position in one or their closed position pivoted about its vertical pivot axis, in which the container can be raised by means of the horizontal gripper, preferably followed from a movement of the horizontal gripper with the aid of the lifting device upwards until the container is carried by the horizontal gripper.

Finally, the invention relates to a method for releasing a, in particular having a substantially round outer cross-section, container, for example a bucket or the like, in particular a Pflanzenkübels, from a closed position of at least one, in particular according to at least one of claims 1 to 15 designed, horizontal gripper, which is attached to a lifting device of a vehicle, preferably a wheel loader, excavator or forklift, and which comprises a gripper rocker having a first gripper arm and a second gripper arm, which is pivotally mounted about a vertical pivot axis, in particular following a method according to the invention for transporting containers. In this case, the located in its closed position at least one horizontal gripper, preferably exclusively, moved by a movement of the lifting device or the vehicle containing the lifting device horizontally away from the container, to or an opening lever forming a first gripper arm or the gripper rocker on the container is applied. Based on this, preferably exclusively, by a horizontal movement of the lifting device or the vehicle containing the lifting device, the gripper rocker pivoted from the closed position about its vertical pivot axis in one or the open position in which the container released is.

alternative or additionally, it is possible, preferably by means of at least one, in particular according to at least one of the claims 1 to 15 designed, horizontal gripper possible, the gripper rocker in an opening position suitable for releasing and / or gripping to pivot by the lifting device and / or one of these supported forks, on or on which the gripper rocker to their vertical pivot axis is hinged pivotally, in a vertical Slope level is tilted. This causes an eccentric distribution the weight forces of the gripper arms pivoting the Gripper rocker from its closed position into an open position. For the pivoting of the hook rocker must therefore no hydraulic and / or pneumatic and / or electro-mechanical and / or manual drive forces acting on the gripper arms.

Further Advantages, features and aspects of the invention will become apparent from the following description part, in which preferred embodiments the invention are described with reference to drawings.

It demonstrate:

1 : A three-dimensional view of a container supporting device attached to a fork of a wheel loader comprising two horizontal grippers;

2 a three-dimensional view of the container support device according to 1 ;

3 a greatly enlarged three-dimensional view of a section of the container support device in the area of their attachment to a fork attachment device;

4 a schematic plan view of a two horizontal gripper container support device which is attached to a fork of a wheel loader;

5 : a schematic plan view of further embodiments of container support devices, which are each provided with two gripper jacks for different container diameters;

6 : A plan view of a horizontal gripper on a first fork prongs and a carrier element on a second fork prongs.

In the 1 to 4 is a container support device according to the invention 80 shown which on a two forks 52.1 . 52.2 having fork 61 is attached. The fork 61 is by means of a fork carriage 51 on a lifting device 55 of a vehicle 53 , here wheel loader 53 , attached. The container carrying device 80 includes a first horizontal gripper 20.1 , which on a first fork tine 52.1 by means of a fastening device 21 is releasably secured, and includes a second horizontal gripper 20.2 , which is opposite to a second fork 52.1 by means of a further fastening device 21 is releasably attached. In the 1 . 3 and 4 are the horizontal grippers 20.1 . 20.2 in a closed position 32 in which the container 50 transported, in particular raised, can be. The two horizontal grippers 20.1 . 20.2 are arranged to each other so that both carriers 27 the gripper rockers 24 the container 50 in the closed position 32 partially encompass horizontally and circumferentially.

The gripper rocker 24 each horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 has a first gripper arm 22 on, which as opening lever 29 designed is a second gripper arm 23 on that as a closing lever 30 is designed. Furthermore, both levers 29 . 30 as a carrier 27 designed and each have a horizontal bearing surface 28 on, which in this embodiment both over the entire arc length 43 of the carrier 27 in the area of the opening lever 29 as well as over the entire arc length 42 of the carrier 27 in the area of the closing lever 30 extends. It is understood that the vertical bearing surface also only partially over the carrier 27 can extend.

The 2 shows the two horizontal grippers 20.1 . 20.2 in the closed position 32 , where the horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 in a vertically lowered position. To lift the container 50 is using the lifting device 55 the fork 61 with forks 52.1 . 52.2 together with the two horizontal grippers 20.1 . 20.2 guided vertically upwards, until the outwardly bent container edge 58 and / or the outwardly projecting beads or ribs of the container handles 57 and / or arranged on the container outer wall stiffening ribs on the hori zontal bearing surface 28 of the respective carrier 27 can support or can.

In 1 and in particular in 2 is clearly visible to the wearer 27 the lateral outer wall 54 of the container 50 not tightly enclosing, but that the wearer 27 with respect to the lateral outer wall 54 of the container 50 a tolerance 44 or distance 44 having. This tolerance 44 also allows containers 50 with different container diameter 59 with a gripper rocker 24 Can be worn without other carriers 27 required are. With the in 1 shown gripper rocker 24 which preferably for a container 50 with a diameter 59 Made of about 80 cm, can certainly containers 50 with a container diameter 59 from 60 cm to 90 cm. It is understood that the tolerance 44 also the other preferred gripper rockers 24 have, for containers with preferably a container diameter 59 of 120 cm and 150 cm are designed. In the 5 These preferred gripper rockers are shown schematically for comparison. The gripper rocker 24.1 is for a container outside diameter 59 of about 80 cm, the hook rocker 24.2 for a container outer diameter 59 of about 120 cm and the hook rocker 24.3 for a container outer diameter 59 of about 150 cm particularly suitable.

The gripper rocker 24 is about a here rigidly fastened fastener 33 and here a rotating sleeve rigidly connected to this 39 around a vertical pivot axis 37 pivotable on the fastening device 21 hinged. The carrier 27 , the opening lever 29 and the closing lever 30 each horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 are preferably formed from a vertically standing in use position flat steel. Likewise, the connecting element 33 formed here from a standing flat steel. At the front end of the opening lever 29 is a beak 40 arranged. This is intended to grab the container 50 to allow when the hook rocker 24 not completely in the open position 31 located. This is the beak 40 on the container 50 fed to this on the outside wall 54 of the container 50 is applied. With a continued movement towards the container, the beak slides 40 along the outside wall 54 of the container 50 , wherein the gripper rocker 24 in their open position 31 is pivoted.

Each horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 has a pivot axis in use position vertical 37 which is essentially vertically aligned.

In the 1 to 4 points the container 50 a substantially round outer cross-section and a substantially round upper, outwardly reinforced container edge 58 on, on the circumferentially offset by 180 degrees to each other arranged handles 57 are mounted over reinforcing beads or ribs. Adapted to this outer cross section 54 of the container 50 is the respective gripper rocker 24 or the carrier 27 designed in the form of a substantially circular arc segment, so that the carrier 27 in the closed position 32 the lateral outer wall 54 of the container 50 partially encircling horizontally.

In 4 it can be seen that the two gripper arms 22 . 23 each horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 with the bow lengths 41 . 42 about one third of the container outer circumference enclose Shen. However, it is understood that shorter or longer gripper arms are possible.

The gripper rocker 24 is at the attachment device 21 by means of a, preferably manually operable, rotary bolt 34 , in this case a thumbscrew together with a nut releasably hinged, so that the gripper rocker 24 can be exchanged easily and quickly. This allows the gripper rocker 20 and thus in particular also the carrier 27 , very easy to the respective outer cross section of the container to be transported or carrying 50 be adjusted.

In the 3 is an enlarged three-dimensional view of the fastening device 21 shown which on a fork tine 52.2 is attached. The fastening device 21 has a downwardly open U-profile 49 at the bottom by one at both ridges of the U-profile 49 welded lower retaining tab 38.2 is closed in the scope, and that a mounting slide 46 forms. The mounting carriage 46 is intended to forces, especially the weight of the container 50 and the hook rocker 24 , on the forks 52.2 transferred to. Furthermore, the mounting carriage 46 along the forks 52.2 be moved so that this easily and quickly on the forks 52.2 mounted and adjusted and can be dismantled again. It is therefore understood that the mounting carriage 46 may also be formed by a C-profile or a closed or a slotted hollow profile. The mounting carriage 46 is by means of a locking device, preferably a thumbscrew 35 on the forks 52 fixable or fixable. As in 4 can be seen, the fastening device 21 preferably in the region of the front end of the fork tine 52.1 . 52.2 attached, whereby one for receiving the container to be transported 50 particularly favorable opening position 31 is reached.

On the mounting slide 46 is an upper retaining tab 38.1 attached, which together with the lower retaining tab 38.2 a receptacle for the pivot pin 34 form. Both retaining tabs 38.1 . 38.2 protrude above the mounting carriage 46 in addition and each have one, preferably round, in particular drilled, opening for receiving the pivot pin 34 on.

In the 2 to 4 is a connecting element 33 clearly visible, with the gripper rocker 24 on the rotary sleeve 39 is attached, leaving the carrier 27 on a circular path around the pivot axis 37 is pivotable. In the container support device 80 can during the pivoting from the open position to the closed position 32 the opposite carriers 27 the horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 moved towards each other be, so that in the closed position 32 a preferred distance 45 can adjust. This can ensure that the wearer 27 the container 50 better able to embrace and that the wearer 27 a favorable deposit of the container 50 enable. Furthermore, the length 47 of the connecting element 33 designed such that the pivoting of the hook rocker 24 is possible, without causing a blocking hooking the hook rocker 24 with the container 50 results. Further, the length is 47 chosen such that the carrier 27 the front area of the container 50 with an arc length 43 can embrace and the carrier 27 the rear of the container 50 with an arc length 42 can embrace and the entire arc length 41 of the carrier 27 more than about a quarter, preferably at least a third of the container circumference can embrace. Here are the arc lengths 42 . 43 chosen so that on the one hand a sufficiently large horizontal bearing surface 28 exists and on the other hand the container 50 can be transported in a stable equilibrium position. Further, the arc lengths 42 . 43 chosen so that the opening lever 22 in the area of the front of the container 50 and the closing lever 23 in the area of the rear of the container 50 the container 50 embraces.

Furthermore, the connecting element divides 33 the rocker 24 , preferably the carrier 27 , in a first gripper arm 22 with an arc length 41 and a second gripper arm 23 with an arc length 42 , As in 4 can be seen, the arc length 42 compared to the arc length 43 smaller, preferably in the ratio 1: 3, designed. As a result, with a slight inclination of the gripper tine 52.1 be reached down by the eccentric distribution of the weight forces of the gripper arms 22 . 23 the gripper rocker 24 can pivot into an open position without the action of further forces, in particular without the action of hydraulic and / or pneumatic and / or electro-mechanical and / or manual forces. It is understood that when the forks 52.1 slightly inclined upwards beyond the horizontal, the gripper rocker 24 in a closed position 32 can be transferred.

It is also understood that the container support device 83 , like in the 6 shown, also from a horizontal gripper 20.1 and another gripper 82 and / or other load carriers 82 may be formed, which is rigidly connected to a fastening device, wherein the horizontal gripper 20.1 and the other gripper 82 and / or other load carriers 82 at least partially surround the container in the closed position.

The following is an inventive method for transporting a container 50 described. 1 shows one by means of a container support device 80 raised plant container 50 , which by means of a wheel loader 53 is transported. The two horizontal grippers 20.1 . 20.2 the container transport device 80 . 83 are in a closed position 32 , where the container 50 over its lower support surface having container edge 58 on the carriers 27 can support. This closed position 32 can in the inventive method for transporting containers 50 be achieved by the vehicle 53 , especially in the 1 and 2 illustrated wheel loader 53 , together with the lifting device 55 , towards the container 50 to be moved until the respective one closing lever 30 forming second gripper arm 23 the respective gripper rocker 24 on the outside wall 54 of the container 50 is applied. During this movement on the container 50 to find the horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 in an opening position suitable for gripping. If the horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 should not yet be in a suitable opening position, then allows the beak 40 and / or an inclination of the horizontal gripper from the horizontal downwards, that the gripper rocker 24 is pivoted in a suitable opening position, without further on the gripper rocker 24 acting driving forces are required. If the respective, a locking lever 30 forming gripper arm 23 on the outside wall 54 of the container 50 is applied, the horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 by a driving movement of the vehicle 53 or the wheel loader 53 towards the container 50 in its closed position 32 pivoted. Then the fork can 61 including the two horizontal grippers 20.1 . 20.2 be raised until the weight 56 of the container 50 from the carriers 27 is carried and the container 50 can be transported.

To release the container 50 this parked after its transport, first on the ground or on a surface. Subsequently, by a substantially horizontal movement of the vehicle 53 or the wheel loader 53 , in particular the horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 , from the container 50 away the horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 in an open position 31 be pivoted. For pivoting the respective gripper rocker 24 the horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 in an open position 31 can be used as an opening lever 29 trained first gripper arm 22 on the lateral outer wall 54 of the container 50 abut, and / or the horizontal gripper 20.1 . 20.2 be tilted from the horizontal, so that the gripper jacks 24 under the effect of the eccentrically distributed weight forces of the gripper arms 22 . 23 be pivoted in the open position.

20.1

Horizontal hook

20.2

Horizontal hook

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fastening device

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first claw arm

23

second claw arm

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gripper rocker

24.1

gripper rocker

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gripper rocker

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gripper rocker

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carrier

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bearing surface

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opening lever

30

closing lever

31

open position

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closed position

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connecting element

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pintle

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Wing screw / fixing screw

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swivel axis

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retaining tab

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retaining tab

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rotating sleeve

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beak

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length of 27

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length

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length

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tolerance

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diameter

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mounting carriage

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length

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U-profile

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Container

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Gabelträger

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forks

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forks

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forks

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vehicle

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lateral outer wall

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lifting device

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weight force

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container handle

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container edge

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Container diameter

60

stiffness

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fork

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Container-carrying device

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driving direction

82

Gripper / load carrier

83

Container-carrying device

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 2831586 A [0002]
• - DE 2716529 A [0004]

Claims (22)

Horizontal gripper ( 20.1 . 20.2 ) for transporting a container, in particular having a substantially round outer cross-section, ( 50 ), for example a bucket or the like, in particular a plant container, with a fastening device ( 21 ) intended for use on a lifting device ( 55 ), preferably on a fork tine ( 52.1 . 52.2 ), of a vehicle ( 53 ), preferably a wheel loader ( 53 ), Excavator or forklift, and with a gripper rocker ( 24 ), a first gripper arm ( 22 ) and a second gripper arm ( 23 ), which extend in different directions, preferably away from each other, wherein the gripper rocker ( 24 ) in the position of use ( 25 ) vertical pivot axis ( 37 ) pivotable on the fastening device ( 21 ) and a carrier ( 27 ) for carrying the container ( 50 ), wherein the carrier ( 27 ) is intended to have a lateral outer wall ( 54 ) of the container ( 50 ) horizontally at least partially, and wherein the carrier ( 27 ) at least partially a horizontal support surface ( 28 ), which is intended, when lifting the container ( 50 ) whose weight ( 56 ) at least substantially, and wherein the second gripper arm ( 23 ) as a closing lever ( 30 ) for pivoting the gripper rocker ( 24 ) about the pivot axis ( 37 ) from an open position ( 31 ) in a closed position ( 32 ) is trained. Horizontal gripper according to claim 1, characterized in that the first gripper arm ( 22 ) as opening lever ( 29 ) for pivoting the gripper rocker ( 24 ) about the pivot axis ( 37 ) from a closed position ( 32 ) in which the carrier ( 27 ) the container ( 50 ) horizontally and in which the container ( 50 ) with the help of the carrier ( 27 ) is raised or raised, in an open position ( 31 ), in which the container is released, is formed. Horizontal gripper according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the carrier ( 27 ) over a horizontal distance ( 47 ) of the carrier ( 27 ) from the pivot axis ( 37 ) mediating, preferably rigidly with the carrier ( 27 ), connecting element ( 33 ) on the fastening device ( 21 ) is articulated. Horizontal gripper according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier ( 27 ) at least in sections, vorzugswei se essentially over its entire length, arc segment shaped. Horizontal gripper according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the horizontal support surface ( 28 ) over large areas, preferably substantially over the entire length ( 41 ), the carrier ( 27 ). Horizontal gripper according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier is formed from at least two separate or horizontally spaced carrier segments and / or at least two horizontally spaced horizontal bearing surfaces for the container ( 50 ) having. Horizontal gripper according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier ( 27 ) from an I, L, C and / or U-profile, preferably from one, preferably in the closed position ( 32 ) upright standing, flat steel profile is designed. Horizontal gripper according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening device ( 21 ) with the lifting device ( 55 ), preferably with the fork tines ( 52.1 . 52.2 ), detachably connectable or detachably connected. Horizontal gripper according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening device ( 21 ), preferably as a mounting carriage ( 46 ) designed, mounting profile along a support arm of the lifting device ( 55 ), in particular along one or the fork tines ( 52.1 . 52.1 ), slidably and / or on a support arm of the lifting device ( 55 ), in particular on one or the forks ( 52.1 . 52.2 ), designed to be plugged. Horizontal gripper according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening device ( 21 ), preferably as a mounting carriage ( 46 ) designed, mounting profile, which is formed with a closed or slotted hollow profile, a C-profile, or a closed by a tab U-profile. Horizontal gripper according to at least one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that the fastening profile by means of a fastening means, preferably a rotatably received in a threaded through-bore mounting screw ( 35 ), on one or the support arm of the lifting device ( 55 ), in particular on one or the fork tines ( 52.1 . 52.2 ), preferably in the region of the free end of the support arm or of the fork tine ( 52.1 . 52.2 ) is determinable. Horizontal gripper according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, preferably one or the opening lever ( 29 ) forming, first gripper arm ( 22 ) a Län ge ( 43 ) which is greater than the length ( 42 ), preferably one or the closing lever ( 30 ) forming the second gripper arm ( 23 ). Horizontal gripper according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length ( 43 ) of the first gripper arm ( 22 ) is equal to or greater than twice the length ( 42 ) of the second gripper arm ( 23 ). Horizontal gripper according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gripper rocker ( 24 ) and / or the carrier ( 27 ) is designed interchangeable or are. Horizontal gripper according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the gripper rocker ( 24 ) via a pivot axis ( 37 ) containing bolts ( 34 ) detachable with the fastening device ( 21 ) connected is. Container carrying device ( 83 ) with a horizontal gripper ( 20.2 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims and with a rigid gripper ( 82 ) and / or with another load carrier ( 82 ) for the container, the carrier ( 27 ) of the horizontal gripper ( 20.2 ) and the gripper ( 82 ) and / or the further load carrier ( 82 ) the container ( 50 ) in the closed position ( 32 ), in which the container is liftable, at least partially embrace. Container carrying device ( 80 ) with a first horizontal gripper ( 20.1 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 15 and with a second horizontal gripper ( 20.2 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 15, whose carrier ( 27 ) are intended to remove the container ( 50 ) in their respective closed position ( 32 ) at least partially or their supports ( 27 ) the container ( 50 ) in their respective closed position ( 32 ) at least partially encompass. Container carrying device ( 80 ) according to claim 17, characterized in that a pair of horizontal grippers ( 20.1 . 20.2 ) is provided, which are essentially the same or made of identical items or designed identically. Lifting device ( 55 ), preferably with at least one fork tine ( 52.1 . 52.2 ), on or on which at least one, preferably two, horizontal grippers ( 20.1 . 20.2 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 15 or a container carrying device ( 83 . 80 ) according to at least one of claims 16 to 18, preferably releasably, is attached or are. Vehicle, in particular wheel loader ( 53 ), Excavators or forklifts, preferably with at least one fork tine ( 52.1 . 52.2 ), to which at least one, preferably two, horizontal grippers ( 20 . 1 . 20.2 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 15 or a container carrying device ( 83 . 80 ) according to at least one of claims 16 to 18 or a lifting device ( 55 ) according to claim 19, preferably releasably, is attached or are. Method for transporting a container, in particular a substantially round outer cross-section, ( 50 ), for example a bucket or the like, in particular a plant container, by means of at least one, in particular according to at least one of claims 1 to 20 designed, horizontal gripper ( 20.1 . 20.2 ), which on a lifting device ( 55 ) of a vehicle ( 53 ), preferably a wheel loader ( 53 ), Excavator or forklift, is attached, which in one or its open position ( 31 ) located at least one horizontal gripper ( 20.1 . 20.2 ), preferably exclusively, by a movement of the lifting device ( 55 ) or of the lifting device ( 55 ) vehicle ( 53 ), towards the container ( 50 ) is moved horizontally until a closing lever ( 30 ) forming second gripper arm ( 23 ) one or the vertical pivot axis ( 37 ) pivoting gripper rocker ( 24 ) on the container ( 50 ) and starting therefrom, preferably exclusively, by a movement of the lifting device ( 55 ) or of the lifting device ( 55 ) vehicle ( 53 ), horizontally towards the container ( 50 ), the gripper rocker ( 24 ) from the open position ( 31 ) in one or their closed position ( 32 ) about its vertical pivot axis ( 37 ) is pivoted, in which the container ( 50 ) with the help of the horizontal gripper ( 20.1 . 20.2 ) is raised, preferably followed by a movement of the horizontal gripper ( 20.1 . 20.2 ) by means of the lifting device ( 55 ) until the container ( 50 ) of the horizontal gripper ( 20.1 . 20.2 ) will be carried. Method for releasing a container, in particular a substantially round outer cross-section, ( 50 ), for example a bucket or the like, in particular a planter, from a closed position ( 32 ) at least one, in particular according to at least one of claims 1 to 20 designed, horizontal gripper ( 20.1 . 20.2 ), which on a lifting device ( 55 ) of a vehicle ( 53 ), preferably a wheel loader ( 53 ), Excavator or forklift, and which has a first gripper arm ( 22 ) and a second gripper arm ( 23 ) having gripper rocker ( 24 ) which pivot about a vertical pivot axis ( 37 ) is pivotally mounted, in particular following a method according to claim 21, wherein in its closed position ( 32 ) located at least one horizontal gripper ( 20.1 . 20.2 ), preferably exclusively, by tilting, preferably the pivot axis ( 37 ), the gripper rocker ( 24 ), preferably by tilting the stroke contraption ( 55 ) and / or a fork tine ( 52.1 . 52.2 ), on or on which the gripper rocker ( 24 ) about its vertical pivot axis ( 37 ) is pivotally hinged, in a vertical tilt plane in an open position ( 31 ) is pivoted, in which the container ( 50 ) is released and / or preferably exclusively, by a movement of the lifting device or the vehicle containing the lifting device ( 53 ) from the container ( 50 ) is moved horizontally away until or where an opening lever ( 29 ) forming the first gripper arm ( 22 ) one or the vertical pivot axis ( 37 ) pivoting gripper rocker ( 24 ) on the container ( 50 ) is applied and starting therefrom, preferably exclusively, by a horizontal movement of the lifting device ( 55 ) or of the lifting device ( 55 ) vehicle ( 53 ), the gripper rocker ( 24 ) from the closed position ( 32 ) about its vertical pivot axis ( 37 ) in one or the open position ( 31 ) is pivoted, in which the container ( 50 ) is released.