DE102011109993A1 - Cargo carrier system for the transport and / or storage of cargo - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a load carrier system LS for the transport and / or storage of cargo. The load carrier system LS comprises a bottom part 1 and a body structure comprising standing elements 2 and strut elements 3. The structural elements forming the elements are each releasably connected to U-shaped connecting elements 6, whereby the load carrier LS is modularly assembled and the realization of charge carrier systems is made possible, which are customizable inside and / or in relation to their external dimensions to different cargo. The charge carrier system LS is advantageously dismantled and reassembled. By means of the charge carrier system LS in particular a modular, fast and cost-effective adaptation to different cargo is possible, for. In terms of size dimensions), weight and shape.

Description

The invention relates to a load carrier system, in particular a modular load carrier system, for the transport and / or storage of cargo, preferably one or more components for the automotive and / or commercial vehicle industry.

Out DE 10 2004 004 959 A1 a container for the transport and / or storage of goods is known. The container comprises a support structure comprising a bottom element, a plurality of corner elements and a plurality of connecting elements. The support structure forming elements are detachably connected together and form a modular system. The support system is based on a relatively complex and expensive corner profile, which is designed as a hollow profile with two legs aligned at right angles to each other.

An object of the invention is to provide an alternative and / or improved charge carrier system.

This object can be achieved in particular by the features of the main claim.

According to the invention, a charge carrier system is provided for the transport and / or storage of cargo, preferably one or more components for the automotive and / or commercial vehicle industry. The charge carrier system is particularly suitable for external use.

In addition, the load carrier system is designed for a payload of preferably at least 250, 500, 750 or 1000 kg, plus appropriate tare weight of z. At least 100, 200, 250, 300 or 400 kg.

Furthermore, the load carrier system is expediently designed for 2 or 3-fold stacking (eg on the trailer) and / or for a load of at least 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, 2000 or even 2500 kg.

The load carrier system comprises a bottom part and a body structure preferably connected to the bottom part, which comprises standing elements and optionally strut elements.

It is possible that the structural structure forming elements are releasably connected respectively with U-shaped connecting elements, for. B. by means of screw. Suitably, therefore, the elements forming the body structure can be detachably joined together via the U-profile-shaped connecting elements. Preferably, this creates a modularly assembled charge carrier system and / or makes it possible to realize charge carrier systems which can be configured variably in terms of interior space and / or with respect to their outer dimensions and thus can be advantageously adapted to different cargo.

The charge carrier system is preferably separable and reassemblable. By means of the charge carrier system in particular a modular, fast and cost-effective adaptation to different cargo is possible, for. B. in terms of size (dimensions), weight and shape.

It is advantageous that the U-profile-shaped connecting elements can be standardized and therefore particularly cost-effective profiles. It is also advantageous to enable the standardization of charge carrier systems, in particular their dimensions. Furthermore, the extended useful life of the charge carrier system over several model cycles, eg. As motor vehicle model cycles, and the possible flexibility within a model cycle advantage. In addition, the possible shortening of the development and procurement time for a suitable charge carrier system z. B. advantageous in a model change. In addition, z. As the maintenance costs and times in case of repair advantageous because of easy and quick replacement of faulty parts.

The body structure further preferably comprises at least one cladding element (eg a side panel) and / or at least one cargo-specific inner element. The inner member is preferably configured to receive cargo (eg, position it) and / or hold it in a defined manner. B. in order to meet quality aspects.

The body structure is thus preferably formed by at least one of the following: the standing elements, the strut elements, the at least one cladding element, the at least one inner element.

It is possible that in each case two connecting elements each having a standing element (eg by screw connections) are detachably connected and are preferably aligned at right angles to one another.

The standing elements are preferably Eckstehelemente.

It is possible that the standing elements are detachably connected to the bottom part (eg by screw connections), for example by means of screw connections. B. in corner regions of the bottom part.

It is possible that the connecting elements each have a pair of legs and / or a suitably comprise web formed between the pair of legs.

Preferably, the leg pairs each have an inner leg and an outer leg.

In addition, it is possible that in each case two connecting elements are detachably connected via their respective web to a respective standing element (eg by screw connections).

Preferably, the strut elements each extend between two standing elements whose leg pairs are expediently facing each other.

In particular, the strut elements can each be inserted into two suitably facing leg pairs, in particular sandwiched and preferably detachably.

It is possible for the at least one cladding element to be releasably connected to connecting elements, in particular to outer limbs of the connecting elements (eg by screw connections).

It is possible for the at least one transport-specific inner element or cargo-specific inner element to be detachably connected to connecting elements, in particular to inner legs of the connecting elements (for example by screw connections).

The connecting elements can each have a predefined hole pattern, via which the elements forming the body structure can be connected (eg by screw connections). The hole pattern is preferably formed on the respective webs and / or leg pairs.

The charge carrier system preferably comprises at least four standing elements and / or at least six connecting elements.

In addition, the charge carrier system may comprise at least two, three or four strut elements.

The elements forming the body structure are preferably detachably connected to the connecting elements by screw fasteners.

Thus, the structural structure forming elements and the connecting elements are suitably fastened together.

Instead of Schraubverbindungen- / fasteners and other releasable attachment / connection mechanisms can be used, for. As detent and / or snap connections, form-locking connections, etc.

Preferably, the connecting elements and the standing elements extend parallel to each other.

The strut elements can z. B. extend at right angles or obliquely to the standing elements and / or the connecting elements.

The standing elements and / or the connecting elements extend expediently at right angles to the bottom part.

The strut elements and the bottom part preferably extend parallel or obliquely to each other.

The strut elements can z. B. by one leg of a pair of legs or by both legs of a pair of legs are screwed. The same applies to the at least one interior element.

It is possible that the standing elements (eg by means of a folding or pivoting mechanism) are hingedly connected to the bottom part to expediently z. B. together with one or more strut elements, at least one inner element and / or at least one cladding element can be folded onto the bottom part, whereby z. B. space can be saved when transporting an empty load carrier system.

It should also be mentioned that the bottom part and / or the elements forming the body structure can be kept in different sizes and / or different functions in order to be able to assemble a suitable load carrier system if required. Thus, a modular or modular composite charge carrier system can be realized.

The above features according to the invention and embodiments can be combined with one another as desired. Other advantageous developments of the invention are disclosed in the dependent claims or will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

1 shows an exploded perspective of part of a charge carrier system according to an embodiment of the invention,

2 shows a perspective view of a part of the charge carrier system after 1 in assembled condition, and

3 shows a highly schematic plan view of the charge carrier system according to the 1 and 2 in assembled state, but with omissions to provide a clearer view.

1 shows an exploded perspective of a charge carrier system LS according to an embodiment of the invention, during 2 a perspective view of the in 1 shown charge carrier system LS in the assembled state shows. The load carrier LS is intended for the transport and / or storage of cargo, preferably one or more components for the automotive or commercial vehicle industry.

With reference to the 1 and 2 the load carrier system LS comprises a plate, frame or pallet-shaped bottom part 1 and one with the bottom part 1 connected body structure. The body structure comprises four Eckstehelemente 2 (only one is in 1 to see), four strut elements 3 (only two are in 1 to see), four cladding elements 4 (only two are in 1 see) and two charge-specific interior elements 5 (only one is in 1 to see). The interior element 5 is configured to record and hold cargo in a defined manner. The load carrier system LS also comprises eight U-shaped connecting elements 6 (only two are in 1 to see). The structural structure forming elements, namely the Eckstehelemente 2 , the strut elements 3 , the paneling elements 4 and the interior elements 5 , are each useful with two U-shaped connecting elements 6 detachably connected, whereby the charge carrier system LS is modularly assembled and the realization of charge carrier systems is made possible, which are customizable in space and in terms of their external dimensions to different cargo.

The corner elements 2 are in the corner areas of the bottom part 1 at the bottom part 1 releasably secured, preferably preferably folded in and out. This allows the Eckstehelemente 2 along with the trim elements 4 and the interior elements 5 on the bottom part 1 be folded so that space can be saved when transporting an empty load carrier system LS.

Two connecting elements each 6 are each a Eckstehelement 2 releasably secured, with each two connecting elements 6 are aligned at right angles to each other.

The connecting elements 6 each comprise a web S and a leg pair having an inner leg F1 and an outer leg F2. Two connecting elements each 6 are over their respective web S at each a Eckstehelement 2 releasably secured.

The strut elements 3 are each between two Eckstehelementen 2 arranged and in each case in two mutually facing pairs of legs sandwiched, releasably inserted, as in particular in 3 to see. The paneling elements 4 are each on the outer legs F2 two connecting elements 6 releasably secured. The interior elements 5 are respectively on the inner legs F1 of two connecting elements 6 releasably secured.

The connecting elements 6 each comprise a predefined hole pattern, over which the elements forming the body structure are expediently detachably fastened, as in particular in FIG 2 to see. Basically, all with reference to the 1 to 3 described releasable fasteners can be realized by screw, but other releasable fastening techniques are possible.

The strut elements 3 , the paneling elements 4 and the interior elements 5 are each at two opposite and facing fasteners 6 releasably secured.

The corner elements 2 and the connecting elements 6 extend parallel to each other. The strut elements 3 extend at right angles to the Eckstehelementen 2 and the connecting elements 6 , The corner elements 2 and the connecting elements 6 extend at right angles to the bottom part 1 , The strut elements 3 and the bottom part 1 extend parallel to each other.

The structural structure forming elements and the connecting elements 6 are preferably galvanized, standardized steel profiles, in particular hollow or angle profiles.

3 shows a highly schematic plan view of the charge carrier system LS after the 1 and 2 , where the cladding elements 4 and the interior elements 5 are omitted to create a more understandable presentation. The arrows each symbolize detachable connection mechanisms, in particular in the form of screw connections. You can see in particular the bottom part 1 , the four corner elements 2 , the four strut elements 3 and the eight fasteners 6 , The struts elements 3 fastened screw extend only through the outer legs of the leg pairs. However, it is also possible that the struts 3 fasten fastening screw through the outer and inner legs of the leg pairs. To mention is still that the bottom part 1 is preferably rectangular and the charge carrier LS advantageously also with z. B. only six or fewer fasteners 6 is executable. In addition, the struts elements 3 , the paneling elements 4 and the interior elements 5 optional.

The invention is not limited to the preferred embodiments described above. Rather, a variety of variants and modifications is possible, which also make use of the inventive idea and therefore fall within the scope. The invention also claims protection for the subject matter of the individual subclaims independently of the subject matter of the dependent claims.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102004004959 A1 [0002]

Claims (14)

Load carrier system (LS), in particular modular load carrier system, for the transport and / or storage of cargo, preferably one or more components for the automotive or commercial vehicle industry, with a bottom part ( 1 ) and a body structure, the standing elements ( 2 ) and preferably strut elements ( 3 ), characterized in that the elements forming the body structure are each provided with U-shaped connecting elements ( 6 ), whereby expediently the charge carrier system (LS) is modularly assembled and the realization of a charge carrier system (LS) is made possible, which is variable in terms of its outer dimensions and / or interior specific variable. Charge carrier system (LS) according to claim 1, characterized in that the body structure further comprises at least one cladding element (LS). 4 ) and / or at least one cargo-specific inner element ( 5 ) to receive and / or hold cargo in a defined manner. Charge carrier system (LS) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in each case two connecting elements ( 6 ) each with a standing element ( 2 ) are releasably connected and are preferably aligned at right angles to each other. Load carrier system (LS) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the standing elements (LS) 2 ) Eckste elements are and preferably in the corner regions of the bottom part ( 1 ) with the bottom part ( 1 ) are releasably connected. Load carrier system (LS) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting elements ( 6 ) each comprise an inner leg (F1) and an outer leg (F2) exhibiting leg pair and / or a web (S). Charge carrier system (LS) according to claim 5, characterized in that in each case two connecting elements ( 6 ) via their respective web (S), each with a standing element ( 2 ) are releasably connected. Charge carrier system (LS) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the strut elements ( 3 ) are each inserted in two pairs of legs (F1, F2). Charge carrier system (LS) according to one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the at least one cladding element (LS) 4 ) with outer legs (F2) of the connecting elements ( 6 ) is releasably connected. Charge carrier system (LS) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one cargo-specific inner element (LS) 5 ) with inner legs (F1) of the connecting elements ( 6 ) is releasably connected. Load carrier system (LS) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting elements ( 6 ) each have a predefined hole pattern over which the structure forming elements are releasably connected. Load carrier system (LS) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least four standing elements (LS). 2 ) and at least six connecting elements ( 6 ). Charge carrier system (LS) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elements forming the body structure are in each case screw-fastened to the connecting elements (LS). 6 ) are releasably connected. Load carrier system (LS) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the standing elements (LS) 2 ) hinged to the bottom part ( 1 ) are connected. Load carrier system (LS) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one of the following: - the standing elements (LS) 2 ) and the connecting elements ( 6 ) extend parallel to each other, - the strut elements ( 3 ) extend at right angles or at an angle to the standing elements ( 2 ) and / or the connecting elements ( 6 ), - the standing elements ( 2 ) and / or the connecting elements ( 6 ) extend at right angles to the bottom part ( 1 ), - the strut elements ( 3 ) and the bottom part ( 1 ) extend parallel to each other.

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