DE102014018406A1 - Pallet and use of it - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a pallet (1) comprising a loading area (2) with supporting transverse boards (3) and side supports (4) which extend upwards from the loading area (2). Each of these side supports (4) is connected via a connecting device (5) comprising at least one counter-holding device (6), which ensures that the side supports (4), at least when the side supports (4) substantially perpendicular from the loading surface (2 ) extend upwards, can not be detached from the loading surface (2), detachably connected to the loading surface (2).
The pallet (1) is characterized in that the counter-holder device (6) comprises a counter-holder groove (9) arranged in the lateral supports (4), so that an upper groove edge (10) or a lower groove edge (11) of the counter-holder groove (9) fits into one corresponding loading surface edge (12) of the pallet (1) engages when the side supports (4) extend substantially perpendicularly from the loading surface (2).
In addition, the use of a pallet (1) is described.

Description

Field of application of the invention

The present invention relates to a pallet comprising a cargo bed with supporting cross boards and side supports extending upwardly from the cargo bed. Each of these side supports is detachably connected to the cargo bed via a connecting device.

The invention also relates to the use of such a pallet.

State of the art

Pallets are widely used for the transport of different or similar general cargo, the pallets are usually prepared for one or the other form of standardized handling method, such as pallet jack, forklift and the like, also including various fully or semi-automatic devices for Packaging the piece goods are developed on these pallets.

In connection with the production of Christmas trees and twigs for decorative purposes, a special pallet type - the so-called Erholm pallet - was developed, on which Christmas trees or branches can be stored for decoration purposes and transported from the place of harvesting to the dealer.

The Erholm range was developed for a special semi-automatic palletizing system, an example being in DK 177271 B1 can be found. In order for this pallet to be used for transporting reclined Christmas trees and to fit into a standard load bay of a truck or standard ISO container, the cargo area of these pallets typically has dimensions of about 1.9 × 1.2 meters - one of which Standard Europool pallet (Euro pallet) measures 0,8 × 1,2 meters.

DK 172068 B1 describes the execution of such a pallet with mounted on the cross boards of the cargo area U-brackets on which the side supports of the pallet are mounted so that they are dismountable again, which can make the reuse of the pallet economically attractive.

However, it has been found in the meantime that these side supports can be easily pulled out of the U-bolts during palletizing and subsequent transport, which is why the industry standard today is the execution of the pallet as a disposable pallet on which the side supports permanently to the cross boards screwed or nailed.

The object of the invention is thus to provide a pallet which is easier to handle.

invention

The invention relates to a pallet comprising a loading area with supporting transverse boards and side supports which extend upwards from the loading area. Each of these side supports is detachably connected to the cargo bed by means of a connection device comprising at least one mover means ensuring that the side supports are detachably connectable to the cargo bed, at least when the side supports extend substantially perpendicularly from the cargo bed. The pallet is characterized in that the striker means comprises a striker groove disposed in the side struts such that an upper groove edge or a lower groove edge of the striker groove engages a corresponding deck surface of the pallet when the side struts extend substantially perpendicularly from the deck.

The side supports typically extend about 2.4 meters upwards, and if these are preassembled, the empty pallets can not be stacked during transport - which is very inefficient. As a rule, the side supports are delivered separately from the cargo bed, so they can be mounted using nails or screws immediately before use. However, Christmas trees are usually harvested from November to December when it is cold and dark, further complicating the mounting of the side supports. In addition, these pallets can not normally be reused because this form of assembly usually makes reuse impossible or at least economically unattractive.

Therefore, it is advantageous for the side supports to be detachably connected to the cargo bed so that they can easily be mounted to the cargo bed when needed and easily disassembled once the pallet has been emptied at the dealer and the empty pallet for reuse to be sent back to the Christmas tree producer.

In addition, it is important that the side supports do not substantially extend over the floor of the cargo bed when the pallet is packed with Christmas trees or twigs for decoration, so that the side supports - and cargo - are not damaged during transport and other handling. While For this reason, when loading Christmas trees, various means are used to ensure that the side supports hold their vertical position reasonably well. These means may include, but are not limited to, transverse cords or chains attached to two opposite side supports transverse to the load. However, the trees are compressed when loaded from above to ensure that as many trees as possible can be loaded onto each pallet and, among other things, this compression can exert an upward force on the side supports via the transverse cords. Other measures during handling and transportation may exert an upward force on the side supports.

Therefore, it is advantageous to provide the pallet with a counter-holding device, which ensures that the side supports, in particular when the side supports are in a vertical position, can not be detached from the loading area.

And by forming the counter-member means by means of opposite edges on the side support or the loading surface, it is ensured that the counter-holder device can be formed solely by removing the material from the side support or loading surface. This is advantageous because it ensures a simple production, and since thus no other parts have to be manufactured or mounted to enable the anvil function, it is ensured at the same time that the production costs can be kept low.

It should be noted that any directional reference - such as up, top, bottom, cross, etc., in relation to the normal orientation of the pallet during use is to be considered, d. h. when the cargo bed with the cross boards is located at the bottom - usually on a base - and the side supports facing up. For example, the term "up" in the above context is simply to be understood as meaning that the side supports extend away from the cargo bed - d. h., They are arranged so that they extend into an area which is approximately perpendicular to the cargo area -. B. +/- 10 ° or +/- 20 ° or more.

In one aspect of the invention, the connecting device comprises a blind hole in the loading area, wherein the blind hole extends down into the transverse boards.

The formation of the hole in which a side support is attached, as a blind hole is advantageous because it ensures that the side support is always mounted at the correct height. The loading area is usually not particularly thick, which is why it is advantageous that the blind hole extends into the underlying transverse board, as the depth of the hole can be easily increased thereby, whereby a sufficiently solid and stable support the side support without requiring separate assembly Parts is guaranteed.

In one aspect of the invention, the transverse dimension of the blind hole on the top surface of the deck is between 5% and 100%, preferably between 10% and 80%, and most preferably between 15% and 50% more than the thickness of the side supports.

If the top width of the blind hole is too small relative to the thickness of the side support, it is difficult to install the side support in the hole. But if the upper width of the blind hole is too large, the strength of the cargo bed is reduced. The said size ratio ranges thus represent an advantageous relationship between applicability and strength.

In one aspect of the invention, the cargo bed consists essentially of deck boards arranged side by side and attached to the supporting cross boards, and wherein the cargo bed edge consists of an underside of one of the deck boards.

When the blind hole extends into an underlying cross-board, the bed edge can simply be formed by "shifting" in any case one of the sides of the hole in the board, so that this side extends over the hole in the underlying cross-board. This ensures in a simple manner that a solid edge is formed, which can act as an abutment for an opposite edge of the side support and thus ensures that the side support can only be pulled vertically up out of the blind hole when such a high force is applied that either the deck board or the side support will be damaged.

In one aspect of the invention, the loading floor edge also consists of an edge in the cross boards.

If the bed edge is formed solely of an edge on one of the cover boards, the strength of the counter support device depends greatly on the thickness of this board. For this reason, it is advantageous to strengthen the loading surface edge and thus the strength of the counter-holder device in that it also includes a portion of the underlying cross-board.

In one aspect of the invention, the connecting means comprises a blind hole in the bed, and wherein the lower groove edge is spaced from the lower end of the side support such that the lower groove edge is below the bed edge when the lower end of the side support is at the bottom of the blind hole is applied.

By placing the lower groove edge of the side support at such a distance from the lower end of the side support that the groove edge comes to lie below the opposite loading surface edge when the side support is completely in the blind hole, it is ensured that the side support is easily mounted in the correct position ,

In one aspect of the invention, the backing means is configured such that the side supports can be released from the deck when the side supports are tilted at an angle such that the top of the side supports is closer to the center of the pallet than the bottom of the side supports.

Of course, when the pallet is loaded, the load exerts an outward pressure on the side supports. This pressure can cause the side supports to be forced outward at an angle, releasing the opposing edges and allowing the side supports to be pulled out of the hole in the cargo bed. Therefore, it is advantageous that the side supports are to tilt during assembly and disassembly to the center of the pallet, since the pressure of the load on the side supports - during use of the pallet - the tilting of the side supports at an angle in which they from the loading area can be pulled out, counteracts.

In one aspect of the invention, the counter-holding device is designed such that the side supports can be released by lateral displacement of the side supports from the loading area.

Forming the counter-holder means in such a manner that the engagement between the counter-groove and loading surface edge of the cover board and / or the cross-board is formed by sideways shifting of the side support in the cross-board / cover board is advantageous because it enables fixing of the side support in a position in which it extends substantially perpendicularly from the loading surface and because this allows a more stable engagement between the counter groove and the loading surface edge.

In one aspect of the invention, the side supports are formed with one or more markings disposed in relation to the backing device.

The counter-holder device has opposite edges on the side support or loading surface and therefore it is important for the function of the counter-holder device that these edges are correctly aligned with each other. By forming the side support with one or more, for example, longitudinal, indicia having a fixed configuration or disposition relative to the striker device, the risk of incorrectly mounting the side support in / on the cargo bed is reduced.

It should be understood that the term "tag" in this context is to be understood as any form of notch, fillet, pattern, brand, color code, or other design that can assist a user in correcting the page support using visual or tactile stimulation to align with the cargo bed.

In one aspect of the invention, the connecting device is formed as an integrated part of the loading area and the side supports.

If one or more parts of the connecting device were designed as separate parts, they would have to be mounted on the loading area and / or the side supports during the manufacturing process. This would make the production both more expensive and longer. By contrast, if the connection device is integrated in the loading area and the side support, the reliability is increased, at the same time the costs are reduced.

The invention also relates to the use of a pallet comprising each of the pallets described above for use in stacking and dispensing Christmas trees and twigs for decoration purposes.

The use of a pallet according to the invention in connection with the stacking and dispensing of Christmas trees and twigs for decorative purposes is particularly advantageous because this range ensures a safe and cost-effective handling of these products.

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The invention is explained below with reference to the drawings. Show it

1 a top view of an exemplary pallet according to the invention,

2 a side view of an empty pallet,

3 an end view of a pallet loaded with Christmas trees,

4 an end view of a side support during its mounting in a blind hole,

5 an end view of a side support in a blind hole with a first embodiment of a counter-holder device,

6 an end view of a side support in a blind hole with a second embodiment of a counter-holder device,

7 an end view of a side support in a blind hole with a third embodiment of a counter-holder device,

8th a side view of a side support in a blind hole with a fourth embodiment of a counter-holder device,

9 a top view of a side support in a blind hole with a fifth embodiment of a counter-holding device and

10 a side view of a side support in a blind hole with a counter-holding device in the embodiment according to 9 ,

Detailed description

1 shows a plan view of an exemplary pallet according to the invention 1 ,

In this embodiment of the invention, the pallet comprises a loading area 2 , which in this case consists of seven cover boards 13 exists on three cross boards below 3 attached and attached to it. In another embodiment, the loading area 2 more deck boards 13 include, such as eight, nine, ten, twelve or more, or the cargo area 2 can have less deck boards 13 include, like six, five, four or less. In one embodiment, the cargo bed may be in place of the deck boards 13 a large plate extending substantially over the entire surface of the loading area.

In another embodiment, the cover boards 13 and the cross boards 3 be formed as an integral part, for example, when the cargo area 2 made of plastic or metal.

In the present embodiment, the cover boards 13 using nails with the cross boards 3 connected, in another embodiment, the cover boards 13 be connected to the cross boards by other connecting means such as screws, glue, welding, bolts or the like.

In the present case, both the transverse boards extend 3 as well as the cover boards 13 essentially over the entire width or length of the pallet, but in another embodiment, one or more cover boards 13 and / or one or more cross boards 3 shorter or longer than the other deck boards 13 / Transversal boards 3 be.

Most modern means of transport and systems are designed to handle Euro pallets with a size of 0.8 × 1.2 meters and in the present case is the pallet 1 therefore about 1.2 meters wide, so that for example two of these pallets can stand side by side on a truck bed. However, in another embodiment of the invention, the width of the pallet may be both larger and smaller. Most Christmas trees are not much longer than 1.9 meters when dropped, and to make sure the Christmas trees do not protrude significantly beyond the ends of the pallet is the pallet 1 in the present case 1.9 meters long. In another embodiment, however, the pallet may be both longer and shorter.

In the present embodiment, the pallet is 1 with twice three side supports 4 provided, which are arranged along the edge of the pallet opposite each other, in another embodiment, the pallet 1 however more side supports 4 like eight, ten, twelve or more, or fewer side columns 4 like four, three or two.

In the present embodiment, all the side supports are 4 with markings 19 provided with the two edges of the side supports facing the center 18 to show the palette are rounded. These rounded edges 19 are, of course, relative to the location of the counter-holder means at the bottom of the side edges attached - the counter-holding device is in connection with 4 - 7 discussed. In this way, the side supports can easily be correctly positioned before mounting in the holes 7 even if it is dark or visibility is lowered for other reasons. In another embodiment, the labels 19 be designed as a brand on one side of the side supports, as one or more painted surfaces on the side supports 4 or otherwise, which makes it easier for the operator to do the side support 4 align correctly before assembly.

2 shows a side view of an empty pallet 1 ,

In this embodiment, the side supports 4 a length of just 2.4 meters, so the range 1 can be loaded in a typical closed cargo space. In another Embodiment, the side supports 4 but shorter, such as 2 meters, 1.6 meters, 1.2 meters or shorter, for example, to be suitable for a particular use or transport method, or the side supports 4 may be longer, such as 2.6 meters, 2.8 meters, 3 meters or more, if the loading equipment and / or transportation procedure permits.

In the present embodiment, the side supports 4 near the top end 17 with two belt holes 21 Mistake. These holes 21 be used to attach a transverse belt (see 3 ) used to secure the cargo and the pallet 1 to stabilize.

3 shows an end view of one with Christmas trees 20 loaded pallet 1 ,

Marriage the Christmas trees 20 stacked on the pallet, they are usually provided with a close-fitting net or the like, which ensures that the circumference of the tree is reduced, so more trees 20 on the pallet 1 can be stacked.

If a certain number of layers Christmas trees 20 on the pallet 1 When loading is loaded, the loader applies pressure to the stack of Christmas trees from the top to reduce the size of the stack, increasing the capacity of the pallet. This pressure can be done, for example, when half or full stack height is reached. If the exercise occurs when half the stack height is reached, at the same time ensure that the stack does not simply expand back to its original height when no downward pressure is exerted and more trees 20 getting charged. This is at least partially ensured by the fact that prior to relieving the downward pressure a transversely extending belt 22 between opposite side supports 4 is mounted. These straps 22 Halfway up, help stabilize the pallet 1 and ensure that the side supports are not pushed out at an outward angle.

If the pallet 1 is fully loaded, the cargo is also pressed down and a belt 22 at full height in the 2 shown belt holes mounted. In another embodiment, of course, more or less straps 22 to be assembled.

When the straps 22 be mounted while the stack is compressed, it is obvious that the straps 22 an upward force on the side supports 4 can exercise the side supports 4 potentially out of the truck bed 2 to be able to solve.

In the present embodiment, substantially all parts of the pallet are made of wood, in another embodiment, one or more parts of the pallet may be made of plastic, aluminum, steel, another metal, a composite, or any combination thereof.

4 shows an end view of a side support 4 during their installation in a blind hole 7 ,

In the present embodiment, the side support becomes 4 at an angle V of about 83 ° with respect to the cargo bed 2 kept to the ground completely 16 the blind hole 7 in the cargo area 2 however, in another embodiment this angle V may optionally be greater, such as 84 °, 85 °, 87 ° or more, or the angle V may be smaller, such as 82 °, 80 °, 78 ° or less, optionally depending on the particular embodiment of the connecting device 5 , the size of the palette or other.

In the present embodiment, the connecting device comprises 5 one in the cargo area 2 arranged blind hole 7 , This blind hole 7 extends through a deck board 13 in the underlying board 3 , In the present embodiment, the transverse dimension B (width) of the blind hole is 7 on the upper surface 8th the loading area 2 about 28 mm and the thickness T of the side support 4 about 22 mm, so that the transverse dimension B of the blind hole 7 on the upper surface 8th the loading area 2 about 30% greater than the thickness T of the side support 4 , However, in another embodiment, this aspect ratio may be between 4% and 120%, preferably between 8% and 90%, and most preferably between 18% and 45%, depending, for example, on which material the side support 4 is made, how thick the cover boards 13 the loading area 2 or else.

5 shows an end view of a side support 4 in a blind hole 7 with a first embodiment of a counter-holder device 6 ,

In the present embodiment, the side support is 4 via a connection device 5 that is a counterweight device 6 Includes, removable with the cargo bed 2 connected. The counterhold device ensures that the side support 4 not from the truck bed 2 can solve, at least when the side support 4 at an angle of about 90 ° from the loading area 2 extends upwards.

In the present embodiment, the counterhold device comprises 6 a counterproductive good 9 on one side of the side support 4 near the lower end of the side support 4 is arranged. The antithesis 9 is arranged such that the lower groove edge 11 the antithesis 9 in a corresponding loading area edge 12 the loading area 2 engages when the side support 4 essentially perpendicular to the cargo bed 2 projects upwards so that the side support 4 not from the truck bed 2 can be pulled out when the angle V of the side support with respect to the loading surface is 90 ° and +/- a number of degrees, such as +/- 1 °, +/- 2 °, +/- 3 ° or more or asymmetrical.

In the present embodiment, the loading area comprises 2 deck boards 13 so that the loading area edge 12 in the present case from the bottom 14 of the cover board 13 passes through the blind hole 7 extends. The outer edge of the hole in the deck board 13 is therefore over the hole in the sideboard 3 moved so that the deck board 13 over the hole in the sideboard 3 sticks out so on the bottom 14 of the cover board 13 an outstanding loading area edge 12 is formed.

In the present embodiment, the lower groove edge 11 the side support 4 at a distance A to the lower end 15 the side support 4 arranged such that the lower groove edge 11 under the loading area edge 12 lies when the lower end 15 the side support 4 on the ground 16 the blind hole 7 is applied. This ensures that the lower groove edge 11 the antithesis 9 in the loading area edge 12 engages when the side support 4 is tilted upward in an approximately vertical position, as in 5 shown.

6 shows an end view of a side support 4 in a blind hole 7 with a second embodiment of a counter-holder device 6 ,

In the present embodiment, the bed surface is 12 as in the sideboard 3 arranged projection formed. The projection extends over the entire width of the crossboard, so that the loading area edge 12 a large surface and thus has a high strength.

7 shows an end view of a side support 4 in a blind hole 7 with a third embodiment of a counter-holder device 6 ,

In the present embodiment, the side support is 4 with a counterhold groove 9 provided in the form of a projection, the upper edge 10 this antithesis 9 It is designed to be in an upper edge of one in the sideboard 3 arranged groove intervene when the side support 4 is tilted at an angle V of about 90 ° upwards.

In all in 4 - 7 illustrated embodiments, the connecting device 5 as an integrated part of the cargo bed 2 and the side support 4 educated. In other words, blind hole 7 Counterpart device 6 etc. exclusively by removing material from the cargo bed 2 or the side supports 4 formed so that grooves, holes and others are formed, which can give the parts the desired function.

However, it is conceivable that the connecting device 5 in another embodiment may comprise separate parts.

As in 4 - 7 shown, the counterweight device 6 be formed in a variety of ways and the illustrated embodiments are only three of many different usable embodiments of a counter-holding device 6 that can ensure that the side supports 4 easily from the truck bed 2 dismount, with the counterhold device 6 at the same time ensuring that the side supports 4 not from the truck bed 2 can solve when the side supports 4 essentially perpendicular to the cargo bed 2 extend upwards. For example, the counterholder device 6 also include one or more teeth, pegs, extensions, holes, notches, springs, grooves, recesses or the like, which may be arranged to fit into one or more corresponding teeth, pegs, extensions, holes, notches, springs, grooves, Recesses or the like engage to ensure that the side support is not demountable when they are within a certain angular range V with respect to the cargo area 2 extends.

8th shows a side view of a side support 4 in a blind hole 7 with a fourth embodiment of a counter-holder device 6 ,

In the present embodiment, the hole is in the cover board 13 moved laterally so that on one side of the crossboard 3 a loading area edge 12 is formed. In the present embodiment, the side support becomes 4 essentially perpendicular to the blind hole 7 used, after which the side support 4 is shifted sideways, so that the Gegenhalternut 9 on one side in the cover board 13 intervenes. Will the side support 4 In this position exposed to an upward force, which prevents from the loading area edge 12 and the lower groove edge 11 the antithesis 9 trained counterhold device 6 pulling out the side support 4 ,

In the present embodiment, the counter groove 9 a conical shape, so that the Gegenhalternut 9 around the deck board 13 wedged, thereby ensuring that the side support 4 Not can easily be put in the position in which the side support 4 is removable.

In another embodiment, the upper groove edge 10 and the lower groove edge 11 the antithesis 9 however, be essentially parallel.

This side shift variant of the connection device 5 can of course be varied in many ways, for example with a side support 4 that have a like in 4 - 7 illustrated counterhold groove 9 covers and in a hole in the deck board 13 is attached, which is greater than the cross-sectional area of the side support, after which the side support 4 sideways into a hole in the deck board 13 which is smaller than this cross-sectional area, so that the counter-groove 9 in the loading area 2 engages so that the side support 4 can not be pulled out of the hole.

In the present embodiment - and several of the other described embodiments - the connection device 5 but also other than a blind hole 7 include, for example, when the connecting device 5 a continuous hole in the cargo area, for example, if the hole only in the deck board 13 is arranged and therefore not over an underlying cross-board 3 ,

9 shows a plan view of a side support 4 in a blind hole 7 with a fifth embodiment of a counter-holder device 6 ,

In this embodiment, the hole is in the decking board 13 as well as in 8th shown extended laterally. In this embodiment, however, the width B of the hole is not uniform, with the entire side support 4 used in this embodiment only in the wide part of the hole and then moved laterally in the position shown. In this position engages the opponent's groove 9 , as in 10 shown in the cargo area 2 and part of the crossboard 3 one.

10 shows a side view of a side support in a blind hole 7 with a counterhold device 6 in training according to 9 ,

In this embodiment, the counter-groove is 9 so high that they are not just above the top deck board 13 but also into a part of the crossboard 3 engages because the lower groove edge 11 the antithesis 9 in a corresponding loading area edge of the loading area 2 engages and in particular in the loading area edge 12 coming from the upper part of the groove in the sideboard 3 is trained.

In another embodiment, the entire counterholder device 6 "Mirrored" so that the loading area edge 12 relocated to the opposite side and the counterhold groove 9 on the other side of the side support 4 is relocated.

The invention is above in connection with concrete embodiments of the pallets 1 , Side supports 4 , Counterpart facilities 6 and the like as illustrated in the drawings, however, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the invention can be modified in numerous ways within the scope of the following claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

palette

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load area

3

cross board

4

side support

5

connecting device

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Counter-holding device

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blind

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Upper surface of the cargo bed

9

Gegenhalternut

10

Upper groove edge of the counter groove groove

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Lower groove edge of the counter groove

12

loading platform edge

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deck board

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Bottom of the cover board

15

Lower end of the side support

16

Bottom of the blind hole

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Upper end of the side support

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Middle of the pallet

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Labelling

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Christmas tree

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belt hole

22

belt

B

Transverse dimension of the blind hole

T

Thickness of the side supports

A

Distance between the bottom of the side support and the bottom edge of the groove

V

Angle between side support and loading area

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Cited patent literature

• DK 177271 B1 [0005]
• DK 172068 B1 [0006]

Claims (11)

Palette ( 1 ), comprising a loading area ( 2 ) with supporting transverse boards ( 3 ) and side supports ( 4 ) extending from the loading area ( 2 ), each of these side supports ( 4 ) via a connection device ( 5 ) removable with the loading area ( 2 ) and wherein the connection device ( 5 ) at least one counter-holder device ( 6 ), which ensures that the side supports ( 4 ), at least when the side supports ( 4 ) substantially perpendicularly from the loading area ( 2 ) extend upwards, not from the loading area ( 2 ), characterized in that the counter-holder device ( 6 ) one in the side supports ( 4 ) counterhold groove ( 9 ), so that an upper groove edge ( 10 ) or a lower groove edge ( 11 ) the counterpart ( 9 ) into a corresponding loading area edge ( 12 ) of the pallet ( 1 ) engages when the side supports ( 4 ) substantially perpendicularly from the loading area ( 2 ). Palette ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the connecting device ( 5 ) a blind hole ( 7 ) in the loading area ( 2 ) and wherein the blind hole ( 7 ) down into the cross boards ( 3 ). Palette ( 1 ) according to claim 2, wherein the transverse dimension (B) of the blind hole (B) ( 7 ) on the upper surface ( 8th ) of the loading area ( 2 ) between 5% and 100%, preferably between 10% and 80% and most preferably between 15% and 50% more than the thickness (T) of the side supports ( 4 ) is. Palette ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the loading area ( 2 ) essentially of cover boards ( 13 ) arranged side by side and on the supporting transverse boards ( 3 ), and wherein the loading surface edge ( 12 ) from a bottom side ( 14 ) one of the cover boards ( 13 ) consists. Palette ( 1 ) according to claim 4, wherein the loading surface edge ( 12 ) also from an edge in the cross boards ( 3 ) consists. Palette ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting device ( 5 ) a blind hole ( 7 ) in the loading area ( 2 ) and wherein the lower groove edge ( 11 ) at a distance (A) to the lower end ( 15 ) of the side support ( 4 ) is arranged so that the lower edge of the groove ( 11 ) under the loading floor edge ( 12 ), when the lower end ( 15 ) of the side support ( 4 ) on the ground ( 16 ) of the blind hole ( 7 ) is present. Palette ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the counterpart means ( 6 ) is formed such that the side supports ( 4 ) from the loading area ( 2 ) can be solved when the side supports ( 4 ) are tilted at an angle (V), so that the upper end ( 17 ) of the side supports ( 4 ) closer to the middle ( 18 ) of the pallet ( 1 ) is the lower end ( 15 ) of the side supports ( 4 ). Palette ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the counterpart means ( 6 ) is formed such that the side supports ( 4 ) by shifting sideways sideways ( 4 ) from the loading area ( 2 ) can be solved. Palette ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the side supports ( 4 ) with one or more markings ( 19 ) formed in relation to the counter-holder device ( 6 ) are arranged. Palette ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting device ( 5 ) as an integrated part of the loading area ( 2 ) and the side supports ( 4 ) is trained. Using a palette ( 1 ) according to one or more of claims 1-10 for use in stacking and driving Christmas trees ( 20 ) and branches for decoration purposes.

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