DE102012011658A1 - Cargo transport assembly for transporting pallets, has projecting portions and cavities with detachable connection to transmit torque between support beam and supporting portion - Google Patents

Abstract

The cargo transport assembly (1) has a supporting portion (20) with a support surface (21) that holds a first load. The support surfaces (22) extend from an edge of the support surfaces. A support beam (40) secures the first load connectable with the supporting portion. The support beam with projecting portion (41) extends into the cavities (24). A detachable connection provided between projecting portions and cavities to transmit a torque between the support beam and the supporting portion. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) an Upper load support for use in cargo transport assembly; and (2) a method for assembling a cargo transport assembly.

Description

The present invention relates to a cargo transport arrangement, in particular a cargo transport arrangement with a support body and a support carrier, and a method for assembling a cargo transport arrangement.

Many types of loads and loads (hereinafter referred to as cargo) are usually loaded on pallets before being shipped on these pallets using vehicles such as trucks, trains, ships or aircraft, as well as containers being transported in such vehicles. Often, only an unsatisfactory part of the hold located within such a vehicle or container can be filled with actual load, for example because the pallets can not be stacked one on top of the other. When using auxiliary equipment for stacking pallets, these devices are often difficult to handle and / or consume a lot of actual cargo space.

The object of the present invention is to provide a cargo transport arrangement and a method for assembling a cargo transport arrangement, which enables a resource-effective transport of cargo in vehicles and / or containers.

This object is achieved by a cargo transport arrangement according to claim 1 and by a method of assembly according to claim 53. A support body for use in such a cargo transport arrangement is particularly protected in claim 20, a support beam in claim 32 and an upper load holder in claim 42. Preferred embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

According to one aspect of the invention, a load transport arrangement, in particular for transporting pallets, has a support body with at least one support surface for carrying a first load, in particular a first pallet, and at least one, in particular four auxiliary surfaces, each of which is formed by an edge of at least one of these support surfaces extend, in particular arranged perpendicular to a support surface. This support body has at least one cavity with a longitudinal axis, said longitudinal axis forms a predetermined first angle γ with a normal vector of one of these support surfaces, wherein the predetermined first angle between 60 ° and 120 °.

This first angle can occur in such a way that a longitudinal axis of the cavity is inclined relative to the horizontal plane and / or inclined with respect to at least one horizontal direction

The cargo transport arrangement has at least one, preferably four, support beams for securing the first load, which are connectable to the support body, in particular at a corner, which is formed by a support surface and two auxiliary surfaces, which can be arranged substantially perpendicular to the at least one support surface , At least one, preferably all support beams have at least one projecting portion which can protrude into a cavity of the support body. A releasable connection can be formed by one of these protruding areas and one of these cavities, so that a torque between the support beam and the support body can be transmitted.

By such a connection of the support body with at least one support carrier damage to the cargo can be prevented in particular during a transport process.

At least one, preferably all support beams have at least one, preferably two, four or a plurality of carrier interface areas for at least indirectly carrying a second load, in particular a pallet.

By providing such carrier interface areas, a first and a second load, in particular pallets, can be stacked to save space and thus allow better utilization of the loading space of a vehicle or container, especially with respect to a vertical dimension of the cargo space.

In particular, a load according to the invention is a good that can be arranged on pallets. A pallet itself or goods and the pallet on which it is arranged can also be a load according to the invention, as well as goods which are to be handled similarly to pallets with regard to the use of a load transport arrangement according to the invention.

A first angle may be such that a longitudinal axis of the cavity is inclined with respect to the support surface and / or with respect to a horizontal plane to the support surface.

A support body may also consist of rectangular or circular tubular elements, which have the function of the cavities of the support body, said tubular elements can be firmly connected to each other via frame members. In particular, an embodiment which has such a tubular element for each corner of a rectangular load or pallet to be supported, wherein the four Pipe elements of such a configuration are interconnected body metal profiles is within the scope of the present invention. In such an embodiment, the support surface consists of the support surfaces of the tubular elements.

A support carrier is used in particular for the vertical separation of a first load from the second and / or third and / or fourth and / or further load.

A protruding region of a support beam in particular at least partially encloses a volume of 20 cm ² , preferably 40 cm ³ , more preferably 60 cm ³ or 80 cm ³ .

Throughout this application, the term reversible compound is to be understood as a synonym for expressing a soluble compound.

According to a preferred embodiment, the cargo transport arrangement is set up for operation in the empty transport operating state, wherein neither of these projecting areas and these cavities form a connection, but they can be in contact with each other. In the empty transport operating state, the support body and the support beams of the cargo transport assembly are preferably housed within a vehicle or a container in such a manner that they require a minimum amount of cargo space. Preferably, the support bodies of more than one cargo transport arrangement are arranged in contact with their support surfaces and / or the support carriers of one or more than one cargo transport arrangement are stowed side by side in an aligned arrangement.

In a cargo transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement, a releasable connection, preferably a positive connection and / or a frictional connection formed by one of these protruding areas and one of these cavities, so that movement of the support body and this at least one support support each other in all rotational degrees of freedom and at least two translatory degrees of freedom is substantially blocked. In the cargo transport mode of operation, preferably, a protruding portion of four or all of the support beams of the cargo transport assembly forms such a connection with one of the four or all of the cavities of the support body; Preferably, the support body each has a cavity for connection to the projecting portion of each of the four or all of the support beams of the cargo transport assembly.

The cargo transport arrangement is arranged to be transferable between this empty transport operating state and this cargo transport operating state.

As a result, in particular both a compact stacking of cargo within a transport vehicle or container and a compact transport of the components of the cargo transport arrangement itself within a transport vehicle or container can be provided. Thus, required cargo space and / or required energy consumption of the shipping vehicle or shipping vehicles for the same amount of transported cargo can be reduced.

In the empty transport operating state, the cargo transport arrangement is in particular broken down into its components, which may be in particular support body, at least four support beams and at least two upper load holder. The empty transport operating state is used in particular when stackable load has been transported in only one direction of a freight delivery route, and loose cargo or a non-stackable load is to be transported in the other direction of the freight delivery route.

In the cargo transport operating state, the cargo transport arrangement is operated in particular in the assembled state and can be used to carry at least one, preferably at least two pallets or other cargo.

Since the connections of the support body to the support beams and the connections of the support beams to the upper load holders can be made reversible, a simple and easy transfer of the cargo transport arrangement from a empty transport operating state to a cargo transport operating state or vice versa can be ensured.

According to a preferred embodiment, the cargo transport arrangement has at least two, in particular four, support beams and at least one, in particular two, upper cargo holders for carrying a second cargo, in particular a second pallet.

One of these upper load holder has at least two holder parts and at least one holder rod which connects two of these holder parts, wherein in the cargo transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement of the holder parts of this upper load holder forms a reversible connection with one of these support beams and another of these holder parts with a reversible connection another of these support beams can form.

An upper load holder according to the invention has at least two holder parts, which each have a holder part support surface for supporting a second load, in particular pallet, wherein the holder bar is used for connecting these holder parts. Preferably, two holder parts and one holder bar or two holder parts and two holder bar elements, which can be connected to one another, form an upper load holder. The upper load holder may also be formed of four holder parts, wherein the holder parts are each connected to at least two of the other holder parts by means of a holder rod or holder rod elements.

By providing such an upper load holder, in particular a second load, in particular a second pallet, can be transported in a space-saving manner using a single load transport arrangement and thus enable a better utilization of the loading space of a vehicle or container, especially with respect to a vertical extent of cargo space. By arranging such a second load on at least two holder parts, a secure way of providing a vertically spaced transport of more than one pallet by means of a load transport arrangement can be provided.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support body of the cargo transport arrangement, in particular its support surface, extends in a first horizontal direction further than in a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction or extends equally in this first and in this second horizontal direction. In particular, the support surface of the support body has a quadrangular or rectangular shape.

The horizontal direction according to the invention is the direction which extends substantially parallel to a plane defined by one or more parallel surfaces on which a load, in particular a pallet, is placed.

As a result, in particular a compatibility of the cargo transport arrangement with international or nationally standardized pallet sizes can be ensured. Additionally or alternatively, a space-saving type of packaging of cargo transport arrangements within a container or vehicle can be ensured.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support body of the cargo transport arrangement at least three, in particular four auxiliary surfaces, wherein at least one, in particular all, these auxiliary surfaces form a predetermined second angle with the support surface, preferably an angle of at least 60 °, preferably an angle between 85 ° and 95 °.

The term auxiliary surface refers in particular to side surfaces of a support body. It can also refer to side surfaces of individual elements of a support body and to other surfaces.

A second angle β may be such that an auxiliary surface is inclined with respect to a substantially horizontal plane.

The provision of such auxiliary surfaces may provide an alternative way of blocking at least one translational and / or rotational degree of freedom in a connection of the support body and the support beam.

According to a preferred embodiment, the load transport arrangement has at least two, in particular four, support beams, wherein the protruding areas of these support beams can each protrude into at least one cavity of the support body, and wherein these cavities are arranged on auxiliary surfaces, which extend the extension of the support body into this first and / or. or limit this second horizontal direction.

Additionally or alternatively, at least one, in particular all, cavities of the support body extend into the support body in a direction substantially perpendicular to the auxiliary surface from which the cavity extends.

By disposing a respective cavity on opposing surfaces adjacent to each other and extending the extension of the support body in this first horizontal direction, the degree of freedom remaining unblocked for inserting the projecting portions of support beams inserted into these cavities can be determined by connecting these support beams an upper load holder can be easily blocked.

According to an alternative preferred embodiment, at least one, in particular all cavities of the supporting body extend into the supporting body substantially in a direction which forms a predetermined third angle α between 1 ° and 60 °, with an axis which is perpendicular to the auxiliary surface, from which the cavity extends.

Thereby, in particular, the number of upper pallet holders necessary for blocking the degree of freedom for inserting the protruding portions of support beams which are inserted into these cavities remains unblocked can be reduced.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least one, in particular all, cavities have an end which is substantially the auxiliary surface opposite, from which they extend, wherein the projecting portion of a support beam can touch this end. In particular, the protruding portion of a support beam contacts this end in the load transport mode and is locked in its longitudinal translational movement into the cavity through this end. In particular, this can enable a robust assembly process of the cargo transport arrangement.

According to an alternative preferred embodiment, at least one, in particular all, support beams contact at least two of the auxiliary surfaces at a corner of the support body. In particular, this can enable a robust assembly process of the cargo transport arrangement.

According to a preferred embodiment, a cargo transport arrangement has a support body with a rectangular support surface and has at least two, in particular four, support beams. These support beams have an L-shaped support portion, wherein the projecting portion of each of these support beams extends clockwise from a first arm or clockwise from a second arm from this L-shaped support portion.

Specifically, the term L-shaped support portion refers to a support portion having an L-shaped cross section at various vertical positions of the support bracket. A first arm and a second arm of such a cross-section form substantially a 90 ° angle, with the first arm being designated clockwise from this 90 ° angle as a first arm in a clockwise direction from the L-shaped support portion.

In particular, the L-shape of the carrier region may allow for a robust assembly process of the cargo transport assembly. In particular, the L-shape of the support portion may allow protection of the load from damage during transport, especially when the support bracket is positioned at a corner of the support body.

According to a preferred embodiment, a cargo transport arrangement has a support body with a rectangular support surface and has at least four support beams. These support beams have an L-shaped support portion, with the projecting portion of first and second support beams extending clockwise from the first arm from the L-shaped support portion and the projecting portions of third and fourth support beams extending from the second arm extend clockwise from the L-shaped support portion.

Thereby, in particular, the number of upper pallet holders necessary for blocking the unblocked remaining degree of freedom can be reduced to two for introducing the protruding portions of support beams inserted into these cavities. In particular, the number of different support beam designs can be limited to two.

According to a preferred embodiment, one of the upper load holder of the cargo transport arrangement at least a first and a second holder part, wherein in the cargo transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement of each of these holder parts forms a particular positive and / or non-positive connection with one of these support beams and said connection this support carrier essentially with respect to all translational degrees of freedom and at least two rotational degrees of freedom relative to one another.

As a result, in particular the stability of the cargo transport arrangement can be provided, which is required for carrying a second and / or third cargo.

According to a preferred embodiment, the L-shaped support portion of one of these support beams has at least one, particularly two, support interface portions disposed on one or both arms of the L-shaped support portion, one of the upper load holder support members having at least one holder interface portion for connection to one of these Carrier interface areas, in particular in the cargo transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement.

By providing mating carrier interface regions and holder interface regions, a reliable connection between the support carrier and the holder part can be ensured, and thus upper cargo holders can be accurately and stably positioned on the cargo transport assembly.

According to a preferred embodiment, a first of these support beams has at least two, in particular two, three, four or more support interface areas, which are arranged at different vertical positions of the support bracket. A second of these support beams has support interface areas positioned at vertical positions substantially identical to those of the first of these support beams.

In particular, the term vertical position according to the present invention refers to a position with respect to a direction perpendicular to the horizontal plane defined by two horizontal directions of a pallet resting on the load transporting arrangement in FIG Cargo transport operating state is positioned, these two horizontal directions of the pallet are perpendicular to each other and each extend along one of the two parallel auxiliary surfaces of the rectangular pallet.

The term planar arrangement refers to a substantially identical vertical position.

The provision of carrier interface areas at substantially identical vertical positions on a first and on a second support support allows in particular a planar arrangement of an upper load directly to these carrier interfaces or indirectly by planar arrangement of an upper load holder on a support interface of the first support carrier and a carrier interface on the second support beams.

According to a preferred embodiment, the one of the carrier interface region and the holder interface region is formed as a recess or has a recess which can receive the other of the carrier interface region and the holder interface region. In particular, these mating interface areas enable a robust assembly process of the cargo transport assembly.

Additionally or alternatively, this holder interface region has at least two protruding elements, wherein one of these protruding elements can form a connection with a recess which is arranged on one of the arms of the L-shaped carrier region, and another of these protruding elements form a connection with a recess can be arranged on the other of the arms of the L-shaped support portion.

Thereby, a robust assembly process of the cargo transport arrangement can be provided. In particular, in the cargo transport operating state, a reliable connection between an L-shaped support carrier and an upper load holder, in particular one of the holder elements, can be provided.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support beams are fixed with respect to the support body in one of a first and a second horizontal direction, which are perpendicular to each other, by a connection of a protruding portion of each support beam to a cavity of the support body. Each of the upper load holders secures two of the support beams to each other and to the support body in the other of these first and second horizontal directions.

By utilizing this embodiment of a cargo transport arrangement, a simple way of locating the cargo transport assembly geometrically is achievable, particularly with respect to the first and second horizontal directions and / or rotational movement about an axis defined by the first and / or second horizontal directions.

According to a preferred embodiment, an L-shaped or a flat support region of at least one of the support beams can be displaced and / or elastically bent and / or rotated so far that one of the support interface areas of this support support up to 10 cm, in particular up to 5 cm, in at least a horizontal direction can be shifted, in particular for transferring the cargo transport arrangement between the empty transport operating state and the cargo transport operating state.

Thereby, a simple and reliable assembly process of the cargo transport arrangement can be provided, in particular without the need for tools. Thus, the transferring of the cargo transporting arrangement between the empty transporting operating state and the load transporting operating state can be realized in a fast and reliable manner.

According to one aspect of the invention, a support body for holding a first load, in particular a first pallet, a support surface and at least three, in particular four, auxiliary surfaces and at least one cavity extending from at least one of these auxiliary surfaces into the support body. Such a support body is intended in particular for use in a cargo transport arrangement according to the invention.

In particular, such a support body allows a space-saving storage of the support body in a vehicle or a container when the cargo transport arrangement is operated in an empty transport operating state. In particular, such a support body can protect a load from damage, especially in the event that the load extends at least slightly less than the support surface of the support body with respect to its horizontal dimensions.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support body extends in a first horizontal direction as in a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, in particular, the support body has substantially the horizontal dimensions of an EUR1, a EUR2 or a GMA range. As a result, the support body can be used to carry such pallets in a space-saving manner.

According to an alternative preferred embodiment, the support body equally extends in a first horizontal direction and in a second horizontal direction at right angles to the first horizontal direction, in particular the support body has substantially the horizontal dimensions of a 1100 mm × 1100 mm Asia pallet. As a result, the support body can be used to carry such pallets in a space-saving manner.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support surface of the support body has at least one planar region with a flat surface, in particular has a planar surface, and / or the support surface has at least one lattice surface with a lattice-shaped surface, in particular has a strut surface, and / or the support surface has at least one frame surface with a surface bounded on frame elements, in particular has a surface formed by a frame.

By providing various surface finishes of the support surface and thus of the support body, in particular the weight of the cargo transport arrangement can be lowered, above all, depending on the load to be transported.

The term frame can refer to frame elements that enclose a specific area, as well as to frame elements that do not enclose a region.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support body is at least partially made of at least one metallic material, at least one plastic and / or at least one wood material, in particular made of aluminum, steel, wood and / or plastic.

By providing different materials of the support body, in particular the weight of the cargo transport arrangement can be lowered, above all, depending on the load to be transported.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least one, in particular all cavities have a cylindrical or conical, in particular circular cylindrical or circular conical shape, and / or at least one, in particular all cavities have a prism or pyramidal shape, in particular a cuboid or rectangular pyramidal shape.

Thereby, possibilities for blocking different degrees of freedom of connection of a support beam and the support body can be provided, which in particular enables the provision of various configurations of the load transport arrangements with respect to execution, arrangement and / or positions of cavities, protruding areas, carrier interface areas, upper load holder and / or holder interface areas.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least one, in particular all cavities of one or two of the auxiliary surfaces of the support body extend. The cavity designs thus distinguished allow for flexibility in handling in transferring the cargo transport assembly from one operating condition to another operating condition in the transport vehicle or container in which the cargo transport assembly is deployed, regardless of available space.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least one, in particular all, cavities extend from one of the auxiliary surfaces substantially in a direction perpendicular to a plane defined by this auxiliary surface. Such arranged cavity may also allow a simple and fast connection with a support beam.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least one, in particular all, cavities extend from one of the auxiliary surfaces substantially in a direction which forms a predetermined third angle between one degree and 60 degrees with an axis which is perpendicular to a plane defined by this auxiliary surface. A cavity arranged in this way may allow the blocking of an additional degree of freedom when connected to a support beam.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least one, in particular all, cavities of two of the auxiliary surfaces of the support body extend, wherein the cavity is at least partially bounded by a wall which extends substantially at right angles from the surface of one of these auxiliary surfaces into the support body. In particular, a cavity arranged in this way can enable a simpler assembly of the support carrier, which is positioned at the corners of the support bodies.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support body is formed from a compact component, while at least one, in particular all cavities are formed as a cavity in the support body. Such a running support body may allow the transport of heavy goods and / or provide a cavity for connecting heavy duty support beams.

According to an alternative preferred embodiment, the support body is made of at least two, in particular a plurality of irreversibly connected, in particular welded, glued and / or screwed support body elements formed. At least one, in particular all cavities are formed from at least one, in particular a plurality of these support body elements, in particular welded, glued and / or screwed.

By providing a support body that can be made flexible from several support body elements, in particular the weight of the cargo transport arrangement can be lowered, especially depending on the load to be transported.

A support body may consist of at least two, in particular a plurality or a plurality of support body elements.

According to one aspect of the invention, a supporting beam for securing cargo has a protruding portion which can protrude into a cavity of a supporting body. As a result, a robust and / or reliable connection of the support carrier with respect to the support body can be achieved. Such a support beam is particularly intended for use in a cargo transport arrangement according to the invention.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support beam has an L-shaped support region, wherein the projecting region of this support support extends from at least one of the arms of the L-shaped support region. By positioning a support bracket with an L-shaped portion at a corner of the support body, a robust and / or reliable connection of the support bracket with respect to the support body can be achieved. By positioning a support beam having an L-shaped portion at a corner of the support body, load can be prevented from being damaged at the corners of the support body.

According to an alternative preferred embodiment, the support beam has a flat support region, the projecting region of this support support extending from a front side of the flat support region. By arranging a support beam with a flat portion on an auxiliary surface on the sides of the support body.

According to a preferred embodiment, the projecting portion of the support beam extends substantially in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the particular L-shaped or flat support portion from which it extends. A projecting region arranged in this way enables a simple and fast connection to the supporting body.

According to an alternative preferred embodiment, the projecting portion of the support beam extends substantially in a direction which forms a predetermined third angle between one degree and 60 degrees with an axis perpendicular to the surface of the particular L-shaped or flat support portion which it extends. A protruding area arranged in this way may allow the blocking of an additional degree of freedom in connection with the support body.

According to a preferred embodiment, the projecting region of the support carrier has a cylindrical or conical, in particular circular cylindrical or circular conical shape, or the protruding region of the support carrier has a prism or pyramidal shape, in particular a cuboid or rectangular pyramidal shape.

Thereby, possibilities for blocking different degrees of freedom of a connection of a support carrier and the support body can be provided, which in particular enables different configurations of the cargo transport arrangement with regard to the design, arrangement and / or positions of protruding areas, cavities, carrier interface areas, upper load holder and / or holder interface areas.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least one, in particular all support beams have at least one, in particular two carrier interface areas, which are arranged in a position which is spaced from the vertical position of the projecting portion of the support carrier with respect to a longitudinal direction of the support carrier.

By providing a carrier interface region, a reliable connection between the support carrier and the load or holder part can be ensured.

According to a preferred embodiment, this carrier interface region is formed as a recess or has such a recess. In particular, such a carrier interface region makes it possible to pick up a holder part with matching protruding elements and / or to make the support carrier easier to manufacture.

According to a preferred embodiment, the projecting portion of the support beam is formed of a compact component. Such projected protruding area may allow the transport of heavy loads and / or provide a support for heavy load transport tasks.

According to an alternative preferred embodiment, the protruding region of the support beam is formed from at least two, in particular a plurality of sheet metal elements for protruding areas and / or frame elements for protruding areas, in particular welded, in particular with a plastic, wood and / or metallic material. In particular, the weight of the load transport arrangement can be reduced by providing a protruding area, which can be made of several plate elements for protruding areas and / or frame elements for protruding areas, especially depending on the load to be transported.

According to a preferred embodiment, the projecting portion comprises a first element of the projecting portion which is fixedly connected to the support beam, and has a second element of the projecting portion, wherein these two elements of the projecting portion are hinged together, in particular by a hinge and / or a spring. This second element of the protruding area can preferably be transferred manually from a first position to a second position.

In the cargo transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement, this second element of the protruding area is arranged in particular at its first position; in the empty transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement, this second element of the protruding region is preferably arranged at its second position, so that in particular a reduction of the space required for the support carrier storage space is made possible, especially in the empty transport operating condition.

According to one aspect of the invention, an upper load holder for holding in particular a second or a third or a fourth or another load, in particular a pallet, at least two holding parts and at least one holder bar, which connects at least two of these holder parts. Such an upper load holder is particularly intended for use in a cargo transport arrangement according to the invention.

By employing such an upper load holder in a load transport arrangement, a vertical stacking of loads such as preferably pallets and thus a resource-saving transport is possible, in particular in a more reliable and / or robust manner.

According to a preferred embodiment, an upper load holder has a first holder part and a second holder part, wherein at least one holder rod is firmly connected to this first holder part, in particular welded, and wherein this holder bar is connected to this second holder part such that a rotational movement of these holder parts relative to each other substantially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the holder rod and / or a translational movement of these holder parts to each other along this longitudinal axis of the holder bar up to the extension of the second holder part along this axis is possible.

By thus using an upper loader holder with mutually movable holder parts, the assembly of this upper loader holder and two support beams can be realized in a more reliable and faster manner, in particular by using suitable carrier and holder interface elements, which preferably provide predetermined assembly paths through predetermined rotations and / or translational displacements.

According to an alternative preferred embodiment, an upper load holder has a first holder part and a second holder part, wherein at least one first holder rod element is fixedly connected to the first holder part, in particular welded, and wherein at least one second holder rod element is connected to the second holder part such that a rotational movement of these holder parts relative to each other substantially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the holder rod and / or a translational movement of these holder parts to each other along this longitudinal axis of the holder bar up to the extension of the second holder part along this axis is possible, and wherein in particular these holder rod elements are arranged such that their Longitudinal axes are aligned and that these holder rod elements are reversibly connected to each other, in particular positive and / or non-positive.

According to an alternative preferred embodiment, an upper load holder has a first holder part and a second holder part, wherein at least one first holder rod member fixedly connected to the first holder part, in particular welded, and wherein at least one second holder rod member fixedly connected to the second holder part, in particular welded , And wherein in particular these holder rod elements are arranged so that their longitudinal axes are aligned and that these holder rod elements are reversibly, in particular form-fitting and / or non-positively connected to one another.

The use of an upper load holder, which can be disassembled and assembled in these ways, can make the assembly of the cargo transport arrangement easier and / or allows storage of the upper load holder with less space, especially in the empty transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement.

A longitudinal axis, in particular of the cavity of the support body, relates in particular to the main direction of the extent of the cavity substantially into the support body.

According to a preferred embodiment, one of the holder parts has a holder part auxiliary surface from which a circular or polygonal holder part cavity extends through this auxiliary surface, for supporting a cylindrical or prismatic holder rod or holder rod element which fits the shape of this cavity within that holder part.

By offering an upper loader holder with different holder bar geometries, various load-sharing arrangements that cause different forces and / or torques that the load-carrying transport assembly must withstand are easier to handle.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least one, in particular all the holder parts are made of at least one shaped metal sheet. As a result, the holder part can be produced in a resource-saving manner, in particular with regard to material consumption and / or costs.

According to an alternative preferred embodiment, at least one, in particular all, holder parts are made from at least two, in particular a plurality of holder sub-elements, which are fixedly connected to one another, in particular welded. As a result, the holder part can be produced in a robust manner and / or made flexible in order to meet certain load requirements.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least two holder parts of the upper load holder have at least one, in particular two holder interface areas. By providing a holder interface region, a reliable connection between the support carrier and the holder part can be ensured.

In one possible development of this preferred embodiment, the holder interface region is formed as a recess or has at least one of which is arranged on at least one holder part auxiliary surface of the holder part.

Such a holder interface area in particular allows the reception of a support carrier with matching protruding elements and / or allows easier production of the holder element.

According to a preferred embodiment, a holder interface region has at least one, in particular one or two protruding elements, wherein each of these protruding elements can form a connection with a recess which is arranged on at least one support carrier, in particular on a carrier interface region.

Such a holder interface area in particular allows the reception of a support carrier with matching recesses, in particular on its carrier interface areas, and / or allows easier production of the holder element.

In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a method of assembling a cargo transport assembly having a rectangular support body having at least one cavity disposed at each corner and at least four support beams having a protruding portion that mates with at least one of these cavities includes at least the following Steps: A support beam is determined to be adapted as at least one of the cavities of the support body due to the position and / or geometry of its protruding area, and a support beam is connected to one of the cavities that are mating to its protruding area, and a first load, in particular a first pallet is loaded onto the support body.

This assembly method is particularly used when the cargo transport assembly is to be transferred from its idle mode to its cargo transport mode. An essentially inverse decomposition method is also within the scope of the present invention omitting the step of designating protruding portions.

Such an assembly method, which is applied to a corresponding cargo transport arrangement, allows a reduced loading space requirement, especially by the ability to store components of the cargo transport arrangement, such as support body and / or support beams, separately and in an arrangement that minimizes volume consumption.

According to a preferred embodiment, a support beam is connected to each of these cavities.

According to a preferred embodiment, a method of assembling a cargo transport assembly having at least two upper cargo holders comprises at least the following additional ones Steps to: A first upper load holder is connected to a carrier interface portion of the support beam, which is arranged at a first corner of the support body, and with a support interface portion of the support bracket, which is arranged at a second corner of the support body, and a second upper load holder is with a Carrier interface portion of the support beam connected, which is arranged at a third corner of the support body, and with a carrier interface portion of the support beam, which is arranged at a fourth corner of the support body, and a second load, in particular a second pallet, on the holder parts of the first and second upper loader holder positioned.

This assembly method is particularly used when the cargo transport assembly is to be transferred from its idle mode to its cargo transport mode. An essentially inverse decomposition method is also within the scope of the present invention.

Such an assembly method, which is applied to a corresponding cargo transport arrangement, allows a reduced loading space requirement, especially by the ability to store components of the cargo transport arrangement as a support body and / or support beams and / or upper load holder separately and in an arrangement that minimizes volume consumption.

Embodiments will be described below and in the context of the following figures, and show:

1 FIG. 2: an embodiment of a cargo transport arrangement according to the invention in a perspective and partially sectional view, FIG.

2 : the cargo transport arrangement according to 1 with an upper load holder, which is positioned on two support beams, in a perspective view,

3a D: various embodiments of a cargo transport arrangement according to the invention with different rectangular configurations of the cavities cut in sectional views through the support body,

4 FIG. 1: an embodiment of a cargo transport arrangement according to the invention with a non-rectangular configuration of the cavity in sectional views through the support body, FIG.

5 : the cargo transport arrangement according to 3b with upper load holders, which are positioned on two support carriers, each cut in a sectional view through the support body,

6a B: various embodiments of a cargo transport arrangement according to the invention with various protruding areas in sectional views cut through the support body,

7 FIG. 2: an exemplary embodiment of a cargo transport arrangement according to the invention with four support carriers and a second cargo in a perspective side view, FIG.

8th : the support body of the cargo transport arrangement according to 3b and 5 with four cavities in perspective and partially cutaway view,

9a C different embodiments of a support body with different embodiments of the support surface and the cavity in a perspective side view from below,

10a C: different embodiments of a cavity with different geometries in a perspective side view from above,

11a C: various embodiments of a support beam, each having a protruding area with different geometries in a perspective view,

12a Different embodiments of a support beam with different embodiments of the support interface areas in a perspective view,

13a C: different embodiments of a support beam with different protruding areas in a perspective side view,

14a C shows an embodiment of an upper load holder according to the invention with two circular tube holder rod elements in a perspective view and two sectional side views,

15a C shows an embodiment of an upper load holder according to the invention with two rectangular tube holder rod elements in a perspective view and two sectional side views,

16a -C: an embodiment of an upper load holder according to the invention with two holder parts, each with a firmly connected holder rod element in a perspective view and two sectional side views,

17a -C: an embodiment of an upper load holder according to the invention with a circular tube holder rod in a perspective view and two sectional side views,

18a C shows an embodiment of an upper load holder according to the invention with a rectangular tube holder bar in a perspective view and two sectional side views,

19a B: different embodiments of an upper load holder with different embodiments of the holder parts in a perspective side view from below,

20a -B: various embodiments of a support body consisting of a plurality of support body elements which form a support surface plane, in a schematic plan view, and

21a -C: various embodiments of a support beam with a foldable protruding area with differently executed folds in a sectional side view.

1 shows an embodiment of a cargo transport arrangement according to the invention 1 in a perspective and partially cut representation. A support beam 40 is on the support body 20 arranged. The protruding area 41 of the support carrier 40 extends into the cavity 24 of the support body 20 into it. The support surface 21 of the support body 20 is trained to make a first pallet 2 (in 1 not shown).

In this embodiment, the first protruding area 41 made so that it is in the cavity 24 fits that protruding area 41 in the cavity 24 is insertable and thus the translational movement of the support bracket 40 with respect to two directions which are perpendicular to an axis, which are along the direction in which the projecting portion 41 in the cavity 24 and blocked the rotational movement about three orthogonal axes. Therefore, the lateral, upper and lower surfaces of the cavity 24 the lateral, upper and lower surfaces of the protruding area 41 touch. In this embodiment, the front end of the protruding portion 41 not in contact with the rear end of the cavity 41 which, however, may be the case in other embodiments.

The protruding area 41 itself is on a first arm in a clockwise direction 43 an L-shaped support area 42 of the support carrier 40 welded. The first arm in a clockwise direction 43 is in contact with the auxiliary surface 22.1 of the support body 20 and thus blocks in particular a translatory movement of the support body 20 and the support wearer 40 with respect to each other in the direction in which the protruding area 41 in the cavity 24 had been used.

The L-shaped support area 42 has a second arm in a clockwise direction 44 on, the clockwise rectangular with respect to the first arm 43 is arranged and the at the auxiliary surface 22.2 is arranged. The auxiliary surfaces 22.1 and 22.2 form an angle of substantially 90 ° with respect to each other as the support body 20 in particular a rectangular support surface 21 Has.

The support beam 40 has three carrier interface areas 47a . 47b and 47c which are vertically spaced from each other and vertically from the protruding portion 41 are spaced. The carrier interface areas 47a . 47b and 47c each have a first recess 48a . 48b and 48c and a second recess 49a . 49b and 49c , which arranges at least one second pallet, in particular also a third and / or a further pallet (pallets in 1 not shown) in various vertical positions of the cargo transport assembly 1 allows.

2 shows the cargo transport arrangement 1 from 1 with an upper load holder 60 which is attached to two support beams 40.1 and 40.2 is positioned in a perspective view.

The cargo transport arrangement 1 carries a first pallet 2 that move horizontally through the support beams 40.1 and 40.2 is secured, the support beam 40.2 at the corner of the support body 20 is arranged, by the support surface 21 , the auxiliary area 22.1 and the auxiliary area 22.2 is formed, and the support beam 40.1 is at the corner of the support body 20 Arranged by the support surface 21 , the auxiliary area 22.1 and another auxiliary surface of the support body 20 is formed in 2 not shown. The first palette 2 gets on the support surface 21 of the support body 20 posed.

The upper load holder 60 has a first holder part 61 and a second holder part 62 , Both holder parts 61 and 62 are through a holder bar 63 connected with each other.

With the first holder part 61 is the top loader holder 60 on the support beam 40.1 positioned. With the second holder part 62 is the top loader holder 60 on the support beam 40.2 positioned.

Therefore, both have holder parts 61 and 62 a first protruding element 68.1 . 68.2 and a second protruding element 69.2 on the second protruding element of the first holder part is in 1 Not shown). The protruding element 68.1 and the second protruding element of the first holder part (not shown) are over the carrier interface region 47b.1 with the support beam 40.1 connected; the protruding elements 68.2 and 69.2 are about the vehicle interface area 47b.2 with the support beam 40.2 connected. Both carrier interface areas 47b.1 and 47b.2 have two recesses for receiving these protruding elements in a suitable manner to form a robust connection.

3a Figure d show various embodiments of a cargo transport arrangement 1 according to the invention with different rectangular configurations of the cavities 24.1 . 24.2 . 24.3 and 24.4 in cut representations through the support body 20 cut. All 3a Figure-d show a cavity configuration in which at each corner of the support body 20 a cavity is arranged.

At all 3a -D is the support body 20 for receiving a rectangular first pallet formed with the horizontal dimensions X _H1 and X _H2 , in particular a EUR pallet, these dimensions being perpendicular to each other.

3a shows a cavity configuration, wherein only on the auxiliary surfaces 22.2 and 22.4 Cavities are arranged. The auxiliary surfaces 22.2 in 22.4 are the ones that support the body 20 limit with respect to the dimension H2. By such an arrangement of the cavities 24.1 . 24.2 . 24.3 and 24.4 becomes a translational displacement of the support beams 40.1 . 40.2 . 40.3 and 40.4 blocked with respect to the horizontal dimension H1. By arranging more than one transport arrangement next to each other, one on the other side, which limit the extent of the load transport arrangement with respect to the horizontal dimension H2, facing and / or by connecting the support beams 40.1 and 40.2 and / or the support beam 40.3 and 40.4 through an upper load holder (in 3a not shown), also a translational displacement of the support beams 40.1 . 40.2 . 40.3 and 40.4 with respect to the horizontal dimension H2.

A support beam 40.1 is at the cavity 24.1 positioned, connected to this cavity over its protruding area 41.1 , which on the first arm in a clockwise direction 43.1 of the L-shaped support portion 42.1 of the support carrier 40.1 is positioned. A support beam 40.2 is at the cavity 24.2 positioned, connected to this cavity over its protruding area 41.2 , which on the second arm in a clockwise direction 44.2 of the L-shaped support portion 42.2 of the support carrier 40.2 is positioned. A support beam 40.3 is at the cavity 24.3 positioned, connected to this cavity over its protruding area 41.3 , which on the first arm in a clockwise direction 43.3 of the L-shaped support portion 42.3 of the support carrier 40.3 is positioned. A support beam 40.4 is at the cavity 24.4 positioned, connected to this cavity over its protruding area 41.4 , which on the second arm in a clockwise direction 44.4 of the L-shaped support portion 42.4 of the support carrier 40.4 is positioned.

In a possible embodiment of this embodiment, the insertion of the projecting portion 41.1 in the cavity 24.1 limited if the protruding area 41.1 to the back wall of the cavity 24.1 abuts. In another possible embodiment of this embodiment, the insertion of the projecting portion 41.1 in the cavity 24.1 limited when the first arm in a clockwise direction 43.1 to the auxiliary surface 22.4 of the support body 20 abuts. Analogously, these two optional versions are also with respect to the support beams 40.2 . 40.3 and 40.4 from the scope of this embodiment.

3b shows a cavity design, in which only on the auxiliary surfaces 22.1 and 22.3 Cavities are arranged. The auxiliary surfaces 22.1 and 22.3 are the ones that support the body 20 Limit the dimension H1. By such an arrangement of the cavities 24.1 . 24.2 . 24.3 and 24.4 becomes the translational displacement of the support beams 40.1 . 40.2 . 40.3 and 40.4 blocked with respect to the horizontal dimension H2. By arranging more than one transporting assembly side by side, at the sides defining the extent of the load transporting arrangement with respect to the horizontal dimension H1, facing and / or by connecting the supporting beams 40.1 and 40.4 and / or the support beam 40.2 and 40.3 through an upper load holder (in 3b not shown) can also translational displacement of the support beams 40.1 . 40.2 . 40.3 and 40.4 be blocked with respect to the horizontal dimension H1.

A support beam 40.1 is at the cavity 24.1 positioned, connected to this cavity over its protruding area 41.1 , which on the second arm in a clockwise direction 44.1 of the L-shaped support portion 42.1 of the support carrier 40.1 is positioned. A support beam 40.2 is at the cavity 24.2 positioned, connected to this cavity over its protruding area 41.2 , which on the first arm in a clockwise direction 43.2 of the L-shaped support portion 42.2 of the support carrier 40.2 is positioned. A support beam 40.3 is at the cavity 24.3 positioned, connected to this cavity over its protruding area 41.3 , which on the second arm in a clockwise direction 44.3 of the L-shaped support portion 42.3 of the support carrier 40.3 is positioned. A support beam 40.4 is at the cavity 24.4 positioned, connected to this cavity via its protruding area 41.4 , which on the first arm in a clockwise direction 43.4 of the L-shaped support portion 42.4 of the support carrier 40.4 is positioned.

3c shows a cavity configuration, in each case on the auxiliary surfaces 22.1 . 22.2 . 22.3 and 22.4 one cavity each 24.1 . 24.2 . 24.3 and 24.4 is arranged. In this embodiment, the cavity decreases 24.1 the protruding area 41.1 of the support carrier 40.1 on and is at the auxiliary area 22.4 arranged. The cavity 24.2 takes the protruding area 41.2 of the support carrier 40.2 on and is at the auxiliary area 22.1 arranged. The cavity 24.3 takes the protruding area 41.3 of the support carrier 40.3 on and is at the auxiliary area 22.2 arranged. The cavity 24.4 takes the protruding area 41.4 of the support carrier 40.4 on and is at the auxiliary area 22.3 arranged.

This arrangement of the cavities 24.1 . 24.2 . 24.3 and 24.4 can allow the use of only one type of support beams. For each support beam 40.1 . 40.2 . 40.3 and 40.4 is the protruding area 41.1 . 41.2 . 41.3 . 41.4 with the first arm in a clockwise direction 43.1 . 43.2 . 43.3 . 43.4 its L-shaped beam area 42.1 . 42.2 . 42.3 . 42.4 firmly connected in substantially identical positions.

3d shows a cavity configuration, in each case on the auxiliary surfaces 22.1 . 22.2 . 22.3 and 22.4 one cavity each 24.1 . 24.2 . 24.3 and 24.4 is arranged. In this embodiment, the cavity decreases 24.1 the protruding area 41.1 of the support carrier 40.1 on and is at the auxiliary area 22.1 arranged. The cavity 24.2 takes the protruding area 41.2 of the support carrier 40.2 on and is at the auxiliary area 22.2 arranged. The cavity 24.3 takes the protruding area 41.3 of the support carrier 40.3 on and is at the auxiliary area 22.3 arranged. The cavity 24.4 takes the protruding area 41.4 of the support carrier 40.4 on and is at the auxiliary area 22.4 arranged.

This arrangement of the cavities 24.1 . 24.2 . 24.3 and 24.4 can allow the use of only one type of support beams. For each support beam 40.1 . 40.2 . 40.3 and 40.4 is the protruding area 41.1 . 41.2 . 41.3 . 41.4 with the second arm in a clockwise direction 44.1 . 44.2 . 44.3 . 44.4 its L-shaped beam area 42.1 . 42.2 . 42.3 . 42.4 firmly connected at substantially identical positions.

4 shows an embodiment of a cargo transport arrangement according to the invention 1 with a non-rectangular configuration of the cavity, cut in sectional views through the support body. The cavities 24.1 and 24.4 are on the auxiliary surface 22.4 of the support body 20 positioned the cavities 24.2 and 24.3 are on the auxiliary surface 22.2 positioned.

Every cavity 24.1 . 24.2 . 24.3 and 24.4 extends into the support body 20 in substantially a direction which forms an angle a with one to the auxiliary surface 22.2 . 22.4 from which it extends, right-angled axis. The protruding areas 41.1 . 41.2 . 41.3 and 41.4 are formed such that an insertion of the corresponding support beams 40.1 . 40.2 . 40.3 and 40.4 in the cavities 24.1 . 24.2 . 24.3 and 24.4 possible, ie each of the protruding areas 41.1 . 41.2 . 41.3 and 41.4 extends substantially in a direction which forms an angle α with an axis which is perpendicular to the (first or second) arm in a clockwise direction 43.1 . 44.2 . 43.3 . 44.4 is, from which it extends.

5 shows the cargo transport arrangement 1 according to 3b with upper load holders 60.1 and 60.2 in a sectional view through the support body 20 cut. The upper load holder 60.1 is on support vehicles 40.2 and 40.3 at the carrier interface areas 47.2 and 47.3 positioned over the interface area 65.1 of the first holder part 61.1 and the interface area 66.1 of the second holder part 62.1 , The upper load holder 60.2 is on support vehicles 40.1 and 40.4 at the carrier interface areas 47.1 and 47.4 positioned over the interface area 65.2 of the first holder part 61.2 and the interface area 66.2 of the second holder part 62.2 ,

Both upper load holder 60.1 and 60.2 are, in particular substantially the same, vertically from the support body 20 spaced what is in 5 not clearly shown.

6a Figure -b show various embodiments of a cargo transport arrangement 1 according to the invention with different protruding areas 41 a support carrier 40 in section through the support body 20 cut.

At the in 6a Shown embodiment, the insertion of the protruding portion 41 in the cavity 24 limited by the protruding area 41 the back wall 25 of the cavity 24 touched. A lateral horizontal movement of the support beam 40 along the auxiliary surface 22.1 is limited by a contact between the second arm in a clockwise direction 44 of the support carrier 40 and the auxiliary surface 22.2 and / or by a contact between the side wall 26 of the cavity 24 , which of the auxiliary surface 22.2 and the protruding area 41 is closest.

At the in 6b Shown embodiment, the insertion of the protruding portion 41 in the cavity 24 limited by that the first arm in a clockwise direction 43 the auxiliary area 22.1 touched. A lateral horizontal movement of the support beam 40 along the auxiliary surface 22.1 is limited by a contact between the second arm in a clockwise direction 44 of the support carrier 40 and the auxiliary surface 22.2 and / or by a contact between the side wall 26 of the cavity 24 , which of the auxiliary surface 22.2 and the protruding area 41 is closest.

7 shows an embodiment of a cargo transport arrangement according to the invention 1 with four support beams 40.1 and 40.2 (where in 7 because of perspective only these two are shown) and a second palette 3 as a second load in a perspective side view. The cargo transport arrangement 1 also carries a first palette 2 , The second palette 3 is by two top loader holder 60 worn (where in 7 because of perspective only one is shown).

Each upper loader holder 60 has a holder bar 63 on which the first holder part 61 with the second holder part 62 combines. The first holder part 61 has a first protruding element 68.1 and a second protruding element 69.1 on. The second holder part 62 has a first protruding element 68.2 and a second protruding element 69.2 on. These protruding elements form a reversible connection with the corresponding carrier interface areas 47c.1 and 47c.2 out.

Each of these carrier interface areas 47c.1 and 47c.2 has a first recess 48c.1 . 48c.2 on which the first protruding element 68.1 . 68.2 receives, and has a second recess 49c.1 . 49c.2 on which the second protruding element 69.1 . 69.2 receives. This is the connection of the upper loader holder 60 and the support beam 40.1 and 40.2 robust and reliable in terms of all degrees of freedom, including the directions that are unblocked for disassembly, at least when a second pallet 3 loaded on it.

In this embodiment, the cargo transport arrangement 1 in the compounds of their components become more stable when more cargo on a first pallet 2 and / or a second pallet 3 is arranged.

Carrier interface areas 47a.1 and 47a.2 are arranged at substantially identical vertical height y ₁ . Carrier interface areas 47b.1 and 47b.2 are arranged at substantially identical vertical height y ₂ . Carrier interface areas 47c.1 and 47c.2 are arranged at substantially identical vertical height y ₃ . Carrier interface areas 47d.1 and 47d.2 are arranged at substantially identical vertical height y ₄ . All vertical positions y ₁ , y ₂ , y ₃ , y _{4 of} the carrier interface areas 47 are vertical from the vertical position of the support body 20 spaced and the protruding areas 41 the support beam 40 ,

8th shows the support body 20 with four cavities 24.1 . 24.2 . 24.3 and 24.4 according to 3b and 5 in perspective and partially cut representation. Each of these cavities has substantially the shape of a rectangular box, which through a rear wall 25 and through sidewalls 26a . 26b . 26c and 26d is limited.

9a C show various embodiments of a support body 20 with different versions of the support surface 21 and the cavity 24 in a perspective side view from below. In all 9a C is the illustrated side of the support body 20 to the bottom of the truck or container or building in the cargo transport mode of the cargo transport assembly 1 ,

This embodiment is made as a welded construction type made of at least one metallic material, but may also be glued and / or welded. The use of plastic materials is also in the range of these embodiments.

9a shows a support body 20 made of a support metal sheet 20a and walls 26a . 26b and 26c is formed, which the cavities 24 train with the support body sheet metal 20a are connected (only one of four cavities in 9a shown).

The auxiliary surfaces 22.1 and 22.2 consist of the side walls of the Stützkörpermetallblechs 20a and also consist of walls 26a . 26b and 26c the cavities 24 in the areas where these cavities are positioned. The support surface 21 consists of the front of the support metal sheet metal 20a not with the cavities 24 connected is.

9b shows a support body 20 made of support frame elements 20a . 20b and walls 26a . 26b and 26c is formed, which the cavities 24 train with the support body frame elements 20a . 20b are connected (only two of four frame elements and one of four cavities in 9b shown).

The auxiliary surfaces 22.1 and 22.2 consist of the support body frame elements 20a . 20b , The support surface 21 consists of the supporting body frame elements 20a . 20b and is designed as such rather than a support frame.

9c shows a support body 20 made of support frame elements 20a . 20b . 20c and an associated support body metal mesh 20d and walls 26a . 26b and 26c is formed, which the cavities 24 train with the support body frame elements 20a . 20b . 20c are connected (only three of four frame elements and two of four cavities in 9c shown).

The auxiliary surfaces 22.1 . 22.2 and 22.4 consist of the support body frame elements 20a . 20b . 20c , The support surface 21 consists of the supporting body frame elements 20a . 20b . 20c and from the support metal mesh 20d ,

Alone 9a C illustrated embodiments allow the use of a lighter and thus easier to handle support body 20 also helping to save resources, eg. B. Fueling the transport. Depending on the type of cargo to be transported, the suitable embodiment of these three can be used.

10a C show various embodiments of a cavity 24 with different geometries in a perspective side view from above.

In 10a is the cavity 24 of cylindrical shape, wherein the bottom of the cylinder is in this embodiment of elliptical shape. A longitudinal axis (shown in FIG 10a ) of the cavity 24 extends into the support body 20 substantially perpendicular to the auxiliary surface 22.1 from which the cavity extends. As a result, a rotation of the support carrier about the longitudinal axis of the cavity 24 be prevented by using the support beam with a protruding portion that matches the shape of the cavity. In another embodiment, the cavity 24 a circular cylinder shape.

In 10b has the cavity 24 a parallelepiped shape with a rectangular bottom. The cavity extends into the support body 20 substantially along the longitudinal axis (in 10b shown), wherein the longitudinal axis with an axis perpendicular to the auxiliary surface 22.1 is, from which the cavity extends forms an angle α.

In 10c is an embodiment of the support body 20 , with a cavity 24 extending from two auxiliary surfaces 22.1 . 22.2 represented. The cavity 24 has essentially the shape of a rectangular box and is through the walls 26.1 and 26.2 limited.

11a C show different embodiments of a support beam 40 each with a protruding area 41 . 41 ' with different geometries in a perspective view. The support beams 40 in all 11a -C have vehicle interface areas 47a . 47c and 47b ,

In 11a has the support beam 40 an L-shaped support area 42 on with the first arm in a clockwise direction 43 and the second arm clockwise 44 , The protruding area 41 is on the first arm in a clockwise direction 43 arranged, in particular welded, and spaced from the second arm in a clockwise direction 44 , The protruding area 41 is substantially rectangular in box shape and in one embodiment extends along its longitudinal axis perpendicular to the surface of the first arm in a clockwise direction 43 is, of which the protruding area 41 extends.

In another embodiment (shown in phantom), the projecting portion extends 41 ' in one direction, with an axis perpendicular to the first arm in a clockwise direction 43 is, forms an angle α. In this embodiment, the support beam 40 to a cavity of the support body according to 10b fit.

In 11b has the support beam 40 an L-shaped support area 42 with the first arm in a clockwise direction 43 and the second arm clockwise 44 on. The protruding area 41 is on both arms 43 and 44 arranged, in particular welded. The protruding area 41 is substantially rectangular in box shape and may correspond to a cavity of the support body 10c fit.

In 11c has the support beam 40 a flat carrier area 45 with a front side 46 on. The protruding area 41 is on this front 46 arranged, wherein the protruding portion is cylindrical, wherein the bottom of the cylinder in this embodiment has an elliptical shape. In this embodiment, the projecting portion 41 ' to the cavity according to 10a fit.

A rotation of the support bracket 40 around the longitudinal axis of the protruding area 41 can be prevented by using a support bracket 40 , wherein this projecting portion to the shape of the cavity according to 10a fits.

In another embodiment (shown in phantom), the projecting portion extends 41 ' in a direction that has an axis perpendicular to the front 46 of the flat carrier area 45 is, forms an angle α.

In another embodiment, the protruding area 41 . 41 ' a circular cylindrical shape.

12a Figure -e shows various embodiments of a support beam 40 with various embodiments of the carrier interface areas 47a . 47b . 47c in a perspective view. In the illustrated embodiments, each support bracket 40 three carrier interface areas each 47 on. However, in other preferred embodiments, the number of carrier interface areas may be one, two, four, five, or more. All 12a -E show the support beam 40 with an L-shaped support area 42 with a first arm in a clockwise direction 43 and a second arm clockwise 44 ,

In 12a assigns each of the carrier interface areas 47a . 47b and 47c a first recess 48 on, the first arm clockwise 43 is arranged, and a second recess 49 on the second arm in a clockwise direction 44 is arranged.

In 12b assigns each of the carrier interface areas 47a . 47b and 47c a first recess 48 on, the first arm clockwise 43 is arranged.

In 12c assigns each of the carrier interface areas 47a . 47b and 47c a first recess 48 on, the second arm clockwise 44 is arranged.

In 12d assigns each of the carrier interface areas 47a . 47b and 47c a first protruding area 50 on, the first arm in a clockwise direction 43 is arranged, and a second protruding area 51 , the second arm clockwise 44 is arranged.

In 12e assigns each of the carrier interface areas 47a . 47b and 47c a first recess 48 on, the first arm clockwise 43 is arranged, and the first protruding element 50 on the second arm in a clockwise direction 44 is arranged.

These various embodiments of carrier interface areas 47a . 47b and 47c that in the 12a 1 to 6e can be adapted to corresponding embodiments of the holder interface regions of the holder parts of an upper load holder, wherein the protruding element of such a holder interface region to a recess 48 . 49 a carrier interface area 47 can fit, and / or the recess of such a holder interface area can to the protruding element 50 . 51 a carrier interface area 47 fit.

13a C show different embodiments of a support beam 40 with different protruding areas 41 in a perspective side view. In all 13a -C indicates the support beam 40 an L-shaped support area 42 on with a first arm in a clockwise direction 43 and a second arm clockwise 44 , The protruding area 41 is on the first arm in a clockwise direction 43 arranged, in particular welded.

In 13a indicates the protruding area 41 essentially the shape of a rectangular box with chamfered and / or rounded side edges.

In 13b is the protruding area 41 from the elements of the projecting area 41a . 41b and 41c educated. These protruding area elements are joined together, in particular welded, and at least the protruding area elements 41a and 41c are with the first arm in a clockwise direction 43 connected, in particular welded.

In this embodiment, the elements of the protruding area 41a and 41c of frame members made of a metal material; the element of the protruding area 41b consists of a sheet metal element made of a metal material.

In 13c is the protruding area 41 from the elements of the projecting area 41a . 41b and 41c educated. These protruding area elements are joined together, in particular welded, and the protruding area elements 41a and 41c are with the first arm in a clockwise direction 43 connected, in particular welded.

In this embodiment, the elements of the protruding area 41a and 41c from frame elements made of a metal material.

In the 9b C illustrated embodiments allow the use of a lighter and thus easier to handle support carrier 40 which also helps to save resources, eg. B. Fuel during transport. Depending on the type of cargo to be transported, the appropriate embodiment may be used.

14a C show an embodiment of an upper load holder according to the invention 60 with two circular tube holder bar elements 63.1 . 63.2 in a perspective view and two sectional side views.

The upper load holder 60 has a first holder part 61 and a second holder part 62 on. The Holder parts have a first protruding element 68 and a second protruding element 69 on. Both protruding elements 68 . 69 both of the first holder part 61 as well as the second holder part 62 are in particular for connecting to the first recess and the second recess of a carrier interface region of a in 14 Not shown support carrier executed.

The first holder part 61 has a firmly welded connection 71.1 with the circular tube holder rod element 63.1 on which a reversible connection at a connecting area 70 with another circular tube holder rod element 63.2 forms. This reversible connection blocks substantially all degrees of freedom except for a translatory displacement in a direction of the aligned longitudinal axes of the circular tube holder rod elements 63.1 and 63.2 as well as rotation about these axes.

The circular tube holder rod element 63.2 is fixed to the second holder part 62 connected. This connection allows rotational movement about the longitudinal axis of the holder rod member 63.2 and translational movement along this axis, in particular up to 2 or 5 or 10 centimeters or at least up to the distance between the position of the end portion 72 and his position 72 ' , which is shown in dashes.

The connection of the circular tube holder rod element 63.2 and the second holder part 62 is at a circular opening 64.2 of the second holder part 62 formed, wherein the circular tube holder rod element 63.2 in this circular opening 64.2 stored and through an end section 72 of the circular tube holder rod element 63.2 is blocked.

15a C show an embodiment of an upper load holder according to the invention 60 with two rectangular tube holder bar elements 63.1 and 63.2 in a perspective view and two sectional side views.

The first holder part 61 has a firmly welded connection 71.1 with the rectangular tube holder rod element 63.1 on which the reversible connection at a connecting area 70 with another rectangular tube holder rod element 63.2 forms. This reversible connection blocks substantially all degrees of freedom except for the direction of the aligned longitudinal axes of the circular tube holder rod elements 63.1 and 63.2 ,

The rectangular tube holder rod element 63.2 is fixed to the second holder part 62 connected. This connection allows translational movement along the longitudinal axis of the holder rod member 63.2 , in particular up to 2 or 5 or 10 centimeters or at least up to the distance between the position of the end portion 72 and his position 72 ' , which is shown in dashes.

The connection of the rectangular tube holder rod element 63.2 and the second holder part 62 is at a rectangular opening 64.2 of the second holder part 62 formed, wherein the rectangular tube holder rod element 63.2 in this rectangular opening 64.2 stored and through an end section 72 of the holder rod element 63.2 is blocked.

16a C show an embodiment of an upper load holder according to the invention 60 with two holder parts 61 and 62 each with a firmly connected holder rod element 63.1 and 63.2 in a perspective view and two sectional side views.

The first holder part 61 has a firmly welded connection 71.1 with the holder rod element 63.1 on. The second holder part 62 has a firmly welded connection 71.2 with the holder rod element 63.2 on.

In this embodiment, the holder bar elements 63.1 . 63.2 circular tubular, wherein the holder rod element 63.1 an outer tube diameter which forms the formation of a substantially circular contact connection with the holder rod member 63.2 at its inner tube diameter at the connecting portion 70 allows.

This reversible connection blocks substantially all degrees of freedom except for a translatory displacement in a direction of the aligned longitudinal axes of the circular tube holder rod elements 63.1 and 63.2 and rotation about these axes.

17a C show an embodiment of an upper load holder according to the invention 60 with a circular tube holder rod 63 in a perspective view and two sectional side views. The first holder part 61 has a firmly welded connection 71.1 with the circular tube holder rod 63 on.

The connection of the circular pipe support rod 63 and the second holder part 62 is at a circular opening 64.2 of the second holder part 62 formed, with the circular tube holder rod 63 in this circular opening 64.2 stored and through an end section 72 the circular tube holder rod 63 is blocked.

18a C show an embodiment of an upper load holder according to the invention 60 with a rectangular pipe support rod 63 in a perspective view and two sectional side views. The first holder part 61 has a firmly welded connection 71.1 with the rectangular pipe support rod 63 on.

The connection of the rectangular pipe support rod 63 and the second holder part 62 is at a rectangular opening 64.2 of the second holder part 62 formed, wherein the rectangular tube holder rod 63 in this rectangular opening 64.2 stored and through an end section 72 of the rectangular holder rod element 63 is blocked.

19a Figure -b show various embodiments of an upper load holder 60 with different versions of the holder parts 62 ,

In 19a is an upper loader holder 60 with a second holder part 62 represented, which is made of a metal sheet, in particular bent, directed and / or forged. The four auxiliary surfaces of the second holder part 62 extend from the upper surface (for supporting a second or third or further pallet) of the second holder part 62 , this in 19a is shown from the back.

A circular holder bar 63 is in a circular or elliptical opening 64.2 of the second holder part 62 stored and through its end section 72 blocked.

In 19b is an upper loader holder 60 shown, wherein the first holder part 61 made of several sheet metal parts, in particular welded. The four auxiliary surfaces 61b . 61c . 61d and 61e of the first holder part 63 and the upper surface 61a are irreversible and firm with a one-piece first holder part 61 connected. A first protruding element 68 and a second protruding element 69 are also irreversible and firm with the first holder part 61 connected by welding operations.

The rectangular holder bar 63 is fixed and irreversible with the auxiliary surface 61e of the first holder part 61 connected.

Both versions of the holder parts 61 . 62 may as well be for a first holder part 61 and / or for a second holder part 62 be used.

20a Figure 3b shows various embodiments of a support body 20 consisting of several support body elements 20a -H, which is a support surface 21 just make a schematic plan view.

In 20a consists of the supporting body 20 from four support body elements 20a -D, each having a cavity, not shown, and two support body elements 20e -F showing the support body elements 20a -D firmly connect with each other, the support body elements 20a and 20c through the support body element 20f are connected and the support body elements 20b and 20d through the support body element 20e are connected.

The support body elements 20e and 20f are also interconnected, this connection being changes of angles occurring between these support body elements 20e and 20f in the paper plane the 20a be formed, unblocked can, in particular space-saving storage of the support body 20 allow in a vacuum transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement.

The support surface 21 of the support body 20 consists of the upper opposite surfaces of the support body elements 20a -D, which are arranged in a plane and thus allow a pallet on the support body elements 20a -D.

In 20b consists of the supporting body 20 from four support body elements 20a -D, each having a cavity, not shown, and four support body elements 20e -H, which are the support body elements 20a -D firmly connect with each other, the support body elements 20a and 20b through the support body element 20e are connected, the support body elements 20b and 20c are through the support body element 20f connected, wherein the support body elements 20c and 20d through the support body element 20g are connected and wherein the support body elements 20d and 20a by supporting body element 20h are connected.

The support surface 21 of the support body 20 consists of the upper opposite surfaces of the support body elements 20a -D, which are arranged in a plane and thus allow a pallet on the support body elements 20a -D.

21a C show different embodiments of a support beam 40 with a hinged protruding area 41 with different folding versions in a sectional side view. The illustrated support beams each have an L-shaped support area 42 on.

In 21a is a prominent area 41 represented with an element of the projecting area 41a firmly attached to the L-shaped support area 42 of the support carrier 40 is connected and an element of the protruding area 41c , wherein these two elements of the projecting portion hinged by the element of the protruding portion 41b are connected, which is designed as a joint. An element of the protruding area 41c may preferably be manually from the first position (by the reference numeral 41c shown) in the second position (by the reference numeral 41c 'shown) are transmitted.

In the cargo transport operating state of the cargo transport assembly is the element of the protruding area 41c preferably arranged at its first position; in the empty transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement is the element of the protruding area 41c preferably arranged at its second position, thereby resulting in particular a significant reduction of the support for the support 40 required storage space is made possible.

21b shows another embodiment for such a hinged protruding area 41 In this embodiment, a member formed as a spring is the projecting portion 41d with the element of the protruding area 41a connected to the solid support 40 connected is. The element of the protruding area 41c is also with the spring 41d connected. In the in 21b As shown, the spring pulls the elements of the protruding area 41a and 41c to each other. The element of the protruding area 41c may preferably be manually removed from the guide area of the protruding area element 41a against the force of the spring 41d are pulled out and are subsequently arranged in its second position (by the reference numeral 41c 'shown).

21c shows an embodiment of such a hinged protruding portion 41 having both a joint 41b as well as a spring 41d where these two elements are represented by an element of the protruding area 41e are connected, which is designed as a connecting element. This embodiment may preferably be performed manually analogous to the embodiment of 21b operate.

By providing the joint 41b is the embodiment in 21c but advantageously more robust against wrong operation and wear of the spring 41d ,

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Cargo transport arrangement

2

first pallet

3

second palette

20

support body

20x

Element x of the support body

21

Support surface of the support body

22.x

Auxiliary surface X of the support body

24.X

Cavity starting from the opening X in the support body

25

Limitation of the cavity

26x

Wall of the cavity

40.X

Support beam X

41.X

protruding portion of the support beam X

41x.X

Element x of the protruding portion of the support beam X

42.X

L-shaped support region of the support beam X.

43.X

first arm in the clockwise direction of the L-shaped support portion of the support beam X.

44.X

second arm in the clockwise direction of the L-shaped support portion of the support beam X.

45.X

Flat support area of the support beam X

46

Front surface of the flat support area

47x.X

Carrier interface area x of the support beam X

48x.X

first recess of the carrier interface area x

49x.X

second recess of the carrier interface area x

50x

first protruding element of the bearer interface area x

51x

second protruding element of the bearer interface area x

60.X

upper load holder X

61.X

first holder part of the upper load holder X

61x.X

Element x of the first holder part of the upper load holder X

62.x

second holder part of the upper load holder X

62x.X

Element x of the second holder part of the upper load holder X

63.X

Holder bar of the upper load holder X

63x.X

Element x of the holder bar of the upper load holder X

64.X

Opening of the second holder part of the upper load holder X

65.x

first holder interface area of the upper load holder X.

66.X

second holder interface area of the upper load holder X.

67.X

Recess of the holder interface portion of the holder part X

68.X

first projecting element of the holder interface portion of the holder part X

69.X

second protruding element of the holder interface portion of the holder part X

70

Connection area of elements of the holder bar

71.X

Connection of the holder bar / an element of the holder bar with the holder part X

72

Limiting area of the holder rod or the second holder rod member

V

vertical direction of the cargo transport arrangement

H1

first horizontal direction of the cargo transport arrangement

H2

second horizontal direction of the cargo transport arrangement

L

Longitudinal axis of a recess

γ

first angle between a normal vector of a support surface and an axis L

β

second angle between a support surface and an auxiliary surface

α

third angle between an axis L and an auxiliary surface

x _H1

Extension of the support body in the first vertical direction

x _H2

Extension of the support body in the second vertical direction

y

vertical height of a carrier interface area

Claims (41)

Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ), in particular for transporting pallets ( 2 . 3 ), with • a supporting body ( 20 ) - at least one support surface ( 21 ) for holding a first load ( 2 ), in particular a first pallet, and - at least one, in particular four, auxiliary surfaces ( 22 ) extending from an edge of at least one of these support surfaces ( 21 ), in particular at right angles to a support surface ( 21 ), at least one support beam ( 40 ) for securing the first load ( 2 ), which with the support body ( 20 ) is connectable, in particular at a corner which of a support surface ( 21 ) and two auxiliary surfaces ( 22 ), which is substantially perpendicular to the at least one support surface (FIG. 21 ) can be arranged, wherein • this supporting body ( 20 ) at least one cavity ( 24 ) having a longitudinal axis (L), said longitudinal axis (L) having a predetermined first angle (γ) with a normal vector (n) of one of said support surfaces (L) 41 ), wherein the predetermined first angle (γ) between 60 ° and 120 °, and wherein • one of these support beams ( 40 ) at least one projecting area ( 41 ), which is in one of these cavities ( 24 ), and wherein • one of these support beams ( 40 ) at least one carrier interface area ( 47 ) for, at least indirectly, holding a second load ( 3 ), in particular a pallet, and wherein • a detachable connection between one of these projecting areas ( 41 ) and one of these cavities ( 24 ) may be configured such that a torque between the support ( 40 ) and the support body ( 20 ) can be transmitted. Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) is set up for operation - in an empty transport operating state, in which none of these protruding areas ( 41 ) and these cavities ( 24 ) enters into a connection, and - in a load transport operating state, in which a releasable, in particular positive and / or non-positive, connection between one of these protruding areas ( 41 ) and one of these cavities ( 24 ), which movements of the support body ( 20 ) and this at least one support carrier ( 40 ) relative to each other in all rotational degrees of freedom and at least two translational degrees of freedom substantially blocked, and wherein the cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) is arranged to be transferable between this empty transport operating state and this cargo transport operating state. Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, comprising - at least two, in particular four, support beams ( 40 ), - at least one, in particular two, upper load holders ( 60 ) for holding a second load ( 3 ), in particular a second pallet, one of these upper load holders ( 60 ) at least two holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) and at least one holder bar ( 63 ), which two of these holder parts ( 61 . 62 ), and wherein in the cargo transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) one of the holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) of the upper load holder ( 60 ) a reversible compound ( 71 ) with one of these support beams ( 40 ) and another of the holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) a reversible connection with another of these support beams ( 40 ) can train. Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the supporting body ( 20 ) moves further in a first horizontal direction (H1) than in a second horizontal direction (H2) which is orthogonal to the first horizontal direction (H1) or equally as far in the first horizontal direction (H1) as in the second horizontal one Direction (H2), extends. Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the supporting body ( 20 ) at least three auxiliary surfaces ( 22 ), and wherein at least one of these auxiliary surfaces ( 42 ) a predetermined second angle (β) with the support surface ( 21 ), in particular an angle of at least 60 °. Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the cavities ( 24 ) of the supporting body ( 20 ) into the supporting body ( 20 ) in a direction (L) substantially orthogonal to that auxiliary surface ( 22 ), from which the cavity ( 24 ), or at least one of the cavities ( 24 ) of the supporting body ( 20 ) into the supporting body ( 20 ) extends substantially in a direction which forms a predetermined third angle (α) with an axis orthogonal to the auxiliary surface (11). 22 ), from which the cavity ( 24 ). Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein one of the cavities ( 20 ) a boundary ( 25 ), which essentially the auxiliary surface ( 23 ), from which the cavity ( 20 ), and wherein the projecting area ( 41 ) one of the support beams ( 40 ) this limit ( 25 ) can contact. Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising - a supporting body ( 20 ) having a rectangular support surface ( 21 ), and - four supporting beams ( 40 ), these support beams ( 40 ) an L-shaped support area ( 42 ), and wherein the protruding area ( 41 ) each of these support beams ( 40 ) from a first arm in a clockwise direction ( 43 ) or a second arm in a clockwise direction ( 44 ) of the L-shaped support area ( 42 ). Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims 3 to 8, wherein one of these upper load holders ( 60 ) at least one first holder part ( 61 ) and a second holder part ( 62 ), and wherein in the cargo transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) each of these holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) one, in particular positive and / or non-positive, connection with one of these support beams ( 40 ), and wherein this compound supports this support ( 40 ) relative to each other with respect to all translatory degrees of freedom and at least two rotational degrees of freedom substantially defines. Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims 3 to 9, wherein the L-shaped support region ( 42 ) one of these support beams ( 40 ) at least one carrier interface area ( 47 ), which on one or both arms ( 43 . 44 ) of the L-shaped support area ( 42 ), and wherein one of the holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) of the upper load holder ( 60 ) at least one holder interface area ( 65 . 66 ) with one of these carrier interface areas ( 47 ), in particular in the cargo transport operating state of the cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) to be connected. Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 10, wherein the one of the carrier interface region ( 47 ) and the holder interface area ( 65 . 66 ) as a recess ( 48 . 49 ; 67 ) is formed or a recess ( 48 . 49 ; 67 ), which separates the other from the carrier interface area (FIG. 47 ) and the holder interface area ( 65 . 66 ). Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein said holder interface area ( 65 . 66 ) at least two protruding elements ( 68 . 69 ), and wherein one of these projecting elements ( 68 . 69 ) a connection with a recess ( 48 . 49 ), which on one of the arms ( 43 . 44 ) of the L-shaped support area ( 42 ) and another of these protruding elements ( 68 . 69 ) a connection with a recess ( 48 . 49 ), which on the other of the arms ( 43 . 44 ) of the L-shaped support area ( 42 ) is arranged. Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support beams ( 40 ) each with respect to the support body ( 20 ) in a first and a second horizontal direction (H1, H2) are orthogonal to each other by a connection of a protruding portion (FIG. 41 ) of each support ( 40 ) with a cavity ( 24 ) of the supporting body ( 20 ), and wherein each of the upper load holders ( 60 ) two of these support beams ( 40 ) to each other and to the support body ( 20 ) in the other of these first and second horizontal directions (H1, H2). Cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an L-shaped ( 42 ) or a flat ( 45 ) Support area of at least one of the support beams ( 40 ) can be staggered and / or elastically bent and / or twisted so that an offset of one of the carrier interface areas ( 47 ) of this support ( 40 ) of up to 10 cm, in particular up to 5 cm, in at least one horizontal direction (H1, H2) can take place, in particular for transferring the cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) between the empty transport operating state and the cargo transport operating state. Support body ( 20 ) for use in a cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, for holding a first load ( 2 ), in particular a first pallet, having a support surface ( 21 ), at least three, in particular four, auxiliary surfaces ( 22 ) and at least one cavity ( 24 ) extending from at least one of these auxiliary surfaces ( 22 ) in the supporting body ( 20 ), wherein one of these cavities ( 24 ) has a cylindrical or conical, in particular round cylindrical or round conical shape, and / or one of these cavities ( 24 ) has a prismatic or pyramidal, in particular cuboidal or rectangular pyramidal shape. Support body ( 20 ) according to claim 15, wherein the supporting body ( 20 ) further extends in a first horizontal direction (H1) than in a second horizontal direction (H2) which is orthogonal to the first horizontal direction (H1), and wherein the support body ( 20 ), in particular substantially the horizontal dimensions of a EUR1, a EUR2, or a GMA pallet, or wherein the support body ( 20 ) extends as far in a first horizontal direction (H1) as in a second horizontal direction (H2), which is orthogonal to the first horizontal direction (H1), and wherein the support body ( 20 ) in particular essentially has the horizontal dimensions of an Asia range. Support body ( 20 ) according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the support surface ( 21 ) of the supporting body ( 20 ) has at least one flat area with a flat surface, in particular has a flat surface, and / or the support surface ( 21 ) has at least one grating region with a lattice-shaped surface, in particular has a surface of grid bars, and / or the support surface ( 21 ) has at least one frame area with a surface bounded on frame elements, in particular has a surface formed by a frame. Support body ( 20 ) according to one of the preceding claims 15 to 17, wherein the supporting body ( 20 ) is at least partially made of a metal, plastic and / or wood material, in particular of aluminum, steel, wood and / or plastic. Support body ( 20 ) according to one of the preceding claims 15 to 18, wherein one of the cavities ( 24 ) from one of the auxiliary surfaces ( 22 ) extends substantially in a direction which is orthogonal to one through this auxiliary surface ( 22 ) or one of the cavities ( 24 ) from one of the auxiliary surfaces ( 22 ) extends substantially in a direction which has a third angle (α) of between 1 ° and 60 ° to an axis which is orthogonal to one through this auxiliary surface ( 22 ) defined level. Support body ( 20 ) according to one of the preceding claims 15 to 19, wherein one of the cavities ( 24 ) from two auxiliary surfaces ( 22 ) of the supporting body ( 20 ), and wherein the cavity ( 24 ) at least partially from a wall ( 26 ) which is substantially orthogonal to the surface of one of these auxiliary surfaces ( 22 ) in the supporting body ( 20 ). Support body ( 20 ) according to one of the preceding claims 15 to 20, wherein the supporting body ( 20 ) is formed from a compact component, and wherein one of the cavities ( 24 ) as a cavity in the support body ( 20 ) is trained. Support body ( 20 ) according to one of the preceding claims 15 to 21, wherein the supporting body ( 20 ) of at least two, in particular a plurality, irreversibly connected, in particular welded, support body elements ( 20x ) is formed, and wherein one of these cavities ( 24 ) of at least one, in particular a plurality, of these supporting body elements ( 20x ), in particular welded, is. Support beam ( 40 ), for use in a cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 14, for securing a load, comprising a projecting area ( 41 ), which is in a cavity ( 24 ) of a supporting body ( 20 ), wherein the projecting area ( 41 ) of the support carrier ( 40 ) has a cylindrical or conical, in particular round cylindrical or round conical shape, or the projecting area ( 41 ) of the support carrier ( 40 ) has a prismatic or pyramidal, in particular cuboidal or rectangular pyramidal shape, and wherein one of the support beams ( 40 ) at least one carrier interface area ( 47 ) disposed at a position different from the vertical position of the projecting portion (FIG. 41 ) of the support carrier ( 40 ) with respect to a longitudinal direction of the support beam ( 40 ) is spaced. Support beam ( 40 ) according to claim 23, wherein the support beam ( 40 ) an L-shaped support area ( 42 ), and wherein the protruding area ( 41 ) of this support ( 40 ) from at least one of the arms ( 43 . 44 ) of the L-shaped support area ( 42 ). Support beam ( 40 ) according to one of the preceding claims 23 or 24, wherein the projecting area ( 41 ) of the support carrier ( 40 ) extends substantially in a direction orthogonal to the surface, or in a direction forming a predetermined third angle (α) of between 1 ° and 60 ° with an axis orthogonal to the surface of the, in particular L-shaped ( 42 ) or flat ( 45 ), Carrier region from which it ( 41 ) extends. Support beam ( 40 ) according to one of the preceding claims 23 to 25, wherein the carrier interface region ( 47 ) as a recess ( 48 . 49 ) is formed or a recess ( 48 . 49 ) having. Support beam ( 40 ) according to one of the preceding claims 23 to 26, wherein the protruding area ( 41 ) of the support carrier ( 40 ) is formed of a compact component. Support beam ( 40 ) according to one of the preceding claims 23 to 26, wherein the protruding area ( 41 ) of the support carrier ( 40 ) of at least two, in particular a plurality of sheet metal elements ( 41x ) of the projecting portion is formed, in particular verscheißt is, and in particular a plastic, wood and / or metallic material. Support beam ( 40 ) according to one of the preceding claims 23 to 26, wherein the protruding area ( 41 ) of the support carrier ( 40 ) of at least two, in particular a plurality of frame elements ( 41x ) of the projecting portion is formed, in particular verscheißt is, and in particular a plastic, wood and / or metallic material. Upper loader holder ( 60 ), for use in a cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 14, for holding a second or a third or a fourth load ( 3 ), in particular a pallet, comprising at least two holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) and at least one holder bar ( 63 ) which at least two of these holder parts ( 61 . 62 ), wherein at least two of the holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) of the upper load holder ( 60 ) at least one holder interface area ( 65 . 66 ) exhibit. Upper loader holder ( 60 ) according to claim 30, comprising - a first holder part ( 61 ), and - a second holder part ( 62 ), wherein at least one holder rod ( 63 ) with this first holder part ( 61 ), in particular welded, is, and wherein this holder rod ( 63 ) with this second holder part ( 62 ) is connected such that a rotational movement of these holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) to each other substantially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the holder rod ( 63 ) and / or a translatory movement of these holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) to each other along this longitudinal axis of the holder bar ( 63 ) to the extent of the second holder part ( 62 ) along this axis, is possible. Upper loader holder ( 60 ) according to claim 30, comprising - a first holder part ( 61 ), and - a second holder part ( 62 ), wherein at least a first holder rod element ( 63.1 ) with this first holder part ( 61 ), in particular welded, is, and wherein at least one second holder rod element ( 63.2 ) with this second holder part ( 62 ) is connected such that a rotational movement of these holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) to each other substantially with respect to a longitudinal axis of the holder rod ( 63 ) and / or a translatory movement of these holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) to each other along this longitudinal axis of the holder bar ( 63 ) to the extent of the second holder part ( 62 ) along this axis, is possible, and in particular these holder rod elements ( 63.1 . 63.2 ) are arranged such that their longitudinal axes are congruent and that these support rod elements ( 63.1 . 63.2 ) can be reversibly connected positively and / or non-positively. Upper loader holder ( 60 ) according to one of the preceding claims 30 to 32, wherein one of the holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) has a retainer part auxiliary surface from which a round or polygonal retainer part cavity extends through said auxiliary surface to form a cylindrical or prismatic retainer rod ( 63 ) or holder rod element ( 63.1 . 63.2 ), which is adapted to the shape of this holder part cavity, in this holder part ( 61 . 62 ) to store. Upper loader holder ( 60 ) according to claim 30, comprising - a first holder part ( 61 ), and - a second holder part ( 62 ), wherein at least a first holder rod element ( 63.1 ) with this first holder part ( 61 ), in particular welded, is, and wherein at least one second holder rod element ( 63.2 ) with this second holder part ( 62 ), in particular welded, and in particular these holder rod elements ( 63.1 . 63.2 ) are arranged such that their longitudinal axes are congruent and that these support rod elements ( 63.1 . 63.2 ) reversible with each other can be positively connected and / or non-positively connected. Upper loader holder ( 60 ) according to one of the preceding claims 30 to 34, wherein one of the holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) is formed of at least one shaped metal sheet. Upper loader holder ( 60 ) according to one of the preceding claims 30 to 34, wherein one of the holder parts ( 61 . 62 ) of at least two, in particular a plurality of, holder subelements ( 63.1 . 63.2 ) is formed, which are firmly connected to each other, in particular welded, are. Upper loader holder ( 60 ) according to one of the preceding claims 30 to 36, wherein the holder interface area ( 65 . 66 ) as a recess ( 67 ) is formed or at least one recess ( 67 ), which on at least one holder part auxiliary surface of the holder part ( 61 . 62 ) is arranged. Upper loader holder ( 60 ) according to one of the preceding claims 30 to 37, wherein the holder interface area ( 65 . 66 ) at least one, in particular one or two, protruding elements ( 68 . 69 ), and each of these protruding elements ( 68 . 69 ) with a recess ( 48 . 49 ) connected to at least one support beam ( 40 ), in particular at a carrier interface area ( 47 ) is. Method for assembling a cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ), in particular according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 14, wherein the cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) - a rectangular support body ( 20 ) with at least one cavity ( 24 ), arranged at each of its corners, - at least four support beams ( 40 ) with a protruding area ( 41 ), which at least one of these cavities ( 24 ), and wherein - a support beam ( 40 ) based on the position and / or the geometry of its protruding area ( 41 ) as suitable for at least one of the cavities ( 24 ) of the supporting body ( 20 ), - a support beam ( 40 ) with one of those cavities ( 24 ) leading to its projecting area ( 41 ), is connected, and - a first load ( 2 ), in particular a first pallet, on the support body ( 20 ) is loaded. A method of assembling according to claim 39, wherein - with each of these cavities ( 24.1 . 24.2 . 24.3 . 24.4 ) a support beam ( 40.1 . 40.2 . 40.3 . 40.4 ) is connected. Assembly method according to claim 39 or 40, wherein the cargo transport arrangement ( 1 ) - at least two upper load holders ( 60 ), and wherein - a first upper load holder ( 60.1 ) with a carrier interface area ( 47.2 ) of the support carrier ( 40.2 ), which at a first corner of the support body ( 20 ) and with a carrier interface area ( 47.3 ) of the support carrier ( 40.3 ), which at a second corner of the support body ( 20 ) is connected, - a second upper load holder ( 60.2 ) with a carrier interface area ( 47.1 ) of the support carrier ( 40.1 ), which is arranged at a third corner of the support body, ( 20 ) and with a carrier interface area ( 47.4 ) of the support carrier ( 40.4 ), which at a fourth corner of the support body ( 20 ), is connected, and - a second load ( 3 ), in particular a second pallet, on the holder parts ( 61.1 . 62.1 ; 61.2 . 62.2 ) of the first and second upper load holder ( 60.1 . 60.2 ) is positioned.

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