DE102016007327A1 - Device for storing and / or transporting components - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for storing and / or transporting components, comprising a plurality of plate elements (12, 14) which are selectively combinable and connectable to form different basic dimensions of the device (10), and a plurality of profiles (16) which are connectable to form at least one frame (18) for at least indirectly supporting the components with each other and with the respective plate element (12, 14).

Description

The invention relates to a device for storing and / or transporting components, in particular for at least one vehicle.

The DE 10 2013 111 089 A1 discloses a flexible transport and storage device for articles and groups of articles, which is constructed as a pipe system. The transport and storage device comprises pipes which are inserted and stiffened and stabilized by a wind-up structure, wherein the wind-up structure is produced by connecting pieces put on the pipes.

Furthermore, it is known from the general state of the art, and in particular from the production of standard vehicles, to use components which are stored and / or transported for the manufacture of products, such as, for example, vehicles. For this purpose, for example so-called shopping cart systems are used, which can only be adapted to changing conditions with great difficulty.

Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device for storing and / or transporting components, so that a particularly time-consuming and cost-effective production of products can be realized from the components.

This object is achieved by a device with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments with expedient developments of the invention are specified in the remaining claims.

The device according to the invention for storing and / or transporting components comprises a plurality of plate elements, which can optionally be combined and connected to form different basic dimensions of the device. Further, a plurality of profiles is provided, which are connectable to form at least one frame for at least indirectly supporting the components with each other and with the respective plate member. The device thus represents a modular system by means of which different construction variants of the device can be produced in a particularly simple, time-consuming and cost-effective manner. The construction variants differ in particular with regard to their respective basic dimensions, which can be varied in a particularly simple, flexible and needs-based manner by selectively and thus flexibly combining the plate elements acting as base plates and connecting them to one another.

The respective plate element per se, for example, forms a respective base plate and can thus be used on its own as a base plate having a basic dimension. Further, the plate members, that is, at least two of the plate members can be selectively connected together, thereby forming a base plate as a whole. Under the basic dimension is to be understood, for example, a surface or a surface measure of the base plate, wherein the surface is formed in the respective construction variant by exactly one of the plate elements or by a plurality of interconnected plate elements, and wherein in the finished state of the device, the frame on the Base plate is held. Due to the fact that the plate elements can be selectively connected to each other as required and detached from each other, a flexible structure of the device is created, so that the device can be adapted to different, changing conditions particularly flexible and thus time and cost. In particular, the device can be used as a flexible shopping cart, which can be adapted to different conditions quickly and flexibly. As a result, a fast and cost-effective production of products, in particular vehicles, can be realized from the components.

The respective plate element is a standardized, modular plate, wherein the plates can be connected to each other, that is, in any combination with each other. It is provided, for example, to screw the plates together or to screw together, thereby realizing a particularly strong connection between the respective plates or plate elements.

In particular, it is provided that the plate elements are reversibly releasably connectable to each other, so that the device can be rebuilt in a very short time. The device according to the invention thus has a modular construction, wherein the respective plate element can also be used individually as a base plate to which the frame can be attached.

The invention is based in particular on the recognition that conventional shopping cart systems, which are used for example in the manufacture of vehicles, have a base frame made of assembled aluminum profiles. However, these always require at least four vertical posts, which are very often in the way. If the basic dimension of the basic frame has to be changed, then the entire frame must be disassembled. This can be avoided in the device according to the invention, so that in comparison to conventional devices, a great reduction of the time can be realized to plan a shopping cart system. The inventive Device can be used for example in different plants and easily adapted to the local conditions, with no experts for the construction of the device are required. Thus, the device can be built up and rebuilt time and cost. The modular plate elements allow, for example, the use of all available 40 × 40 profiles that can be attached to the respective plate element. Due to the modular design, patterns can be created very quickly. Furthermore, the device is a modular system that can be easily expanded in all directions. In this case, a quick set-up time in the duplication can be realized as well as a particularly fast conversion, in order to be able to react quickly to changing conditions.

In order to realize a particularly high stability of the device, it is preferably provided that the profiles formed, for example, from a metallic material, in particular aluminum, can be fixed or fixed to the respective plate element. In this case, it is preferably provided that the device comprises screw elements, by means of which the respective profile can be screwed to the respective plate element. Thus, a particularly high stability of the device can be realized by a fixation, in particular a screw, the profiles with the respective plate element. Furthermore, the basic size can be flexibly varied by a combination of the standardized plate elements, whereby the device can be used particularly flexibly. In particular, the device according to the invention can be used for the transport and / or storage of objects, in particular groups of objects, wherein the objects can be supported at least indirectly on the device, in particular on the frame. For example, it is possible to hold shopping carts or charge carriers, in which at least one component or a plurality of components can be received, on the frame and thus on the device as a whole in order to store and / or transport the components.

Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments and from the drawing. The features and feature combinations mentioned above in the description as well as the features and feature combinations mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or in the figures alone can be used not only in the respectively specified combination but also in other combinations or in isolation, without the scope of To leave invention.

The drawing shows in:

1 a schematic perspective view of a first embodiment of a device according to the invention for storing and / or transporting components;

2a a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of the device;

2 B a schematic plan view of two selectively and thus mutually combinable and interconnectable plate elements of the device;

3a In each case a detail of a schematic plan view of a respective embodiment of the device;

4a in each case a schematic perspective view of a further embodiment of the device;

5a In each case a schematic perspective view of a further embodiment of the device;

6 a schematic perspective view of the device, which is transported by means of a driverless transport vehicle;

7 a schematic perspective view of a further embodiment of the device; and

8th a schematic perspective view of a further embodiment of the device.

In the figures, the same or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference numerals.

1 shows in a schematic perspective view of a whole 10 designated device according to a first embodiment for storing and / or transporting in 1 not shown components, which are used for manufacturing at least one example designed as a motor vehicle vehicle. In synopsis with 2a to 3e it can be seen that the device 10 a modular system which is a plurality of plate elements 12 and 14 includes. The plate elements 12 and 14 are respective, modular and standardized base plates which are used to form different basic dimensions of the device 10 optionally and thus flexibly and as needed can be combined with each other and connected to each other. In other words, that forms respective plate element 12 respectively 14 in itself a base plate, which can be used individually. Furthermore, the plate elements 12 and 14 be connected together and thereby a base plate of the device 10 form.

At the in 1 The first embodiment illustrated includes the device 10 for example, only the plate element 14 as a base plate. Furthermore, the device comprises 10 a plurality of profiles 16 , which in each case with the plate element 14 and are connected to each other, for example. The profiles formed, for example, from a metallic material, in particular aluminum 16 form a frame 18 on which the components to be stored and / or transported can be at least indirectly supported and thereby held in particular. Here are the profiles 16 with the plate element 14 connected. To realize a particularly high stability, it is provided that the profiles 16 with the plate element 14 are bolted.

Furthermore, the device comprises 10 more profiles 20 which communicate with each other and at least indirectly with the plate element 14 are connected. Further, one is with the profile 20 connected handle 22 provided so that the profiles 20 and the handle 22 form a handle element, over which the device 10 can be handled and moved along a floor, for example.

2a shows a second embodiment of the device 10 , As in 2a by a double arrow 24 is illustrated, the handle member relative to the plate member 14 moved, in particular moved, so that the handle member in different positions relative to the plate member 14 can be moved. In these different positions, the handle member relative to the plate member 14 be fixed to this, so that the grip element with respect to its orientation or position relative to the plate element 14 can be aligned and fixed as needed.

Out 2 B it can be seen that the plate elements 12 and 14 have different dimensions. By using only the plate member 12 has the device 10 For example, a basic size of 560 millimeters by 560 millimeters. Will only be the plate element 14 used as a base plate, so the device 10 a basic size of 560 millimeters by 720 millimeters.

3a shows a third embodiment in which the plate elements 12 and 14 form a base plate by the plate element 12 and 14 combined and connected together. 3b shows a fourth embodiment, in which the base plate of the device 10 by exactly four plate elements 12 is formed, which are combined and interconnected. 3c shows a fifth embodiment, in which the base plate by exactly one plate element 12 and exactly one plate element 14 , which with the plate element 12 combined and connected, is formed. 3d shows a sixth embodiment, in which the base plate by exactly two plate elements 14 is formed, which are combined and interconnected. Finally shows 3e a seventh embodiment in which the base plate exactly two plate elements 12 and exactly two plate elements 14 includes. Out 1 to 3e it can be seen that the respective plate element 12 respectively 14 in itself a standardized and modular base plate, wherein the base plates to form further base plates flexible, optional and can be combined as needed. This allows a universal structure of the device 10 create, which can be flexibly expanded in a simple, time and cost-effective manner.

The profiles 16 are designed, for example, as 40 by 40-millimeter aluminum profiles, which are particularly simple and needs-based with the respective plate element 12 respectively 14 can be connected. This may cause the frame 18 be flexibly changed in terms of its structure and adapted to different conditions. Furthermore, it is possible to use the device 10 flexible use in different plants. In particular, the device can 10 be used as a shopping cart or to form a shopping cart system, the shopping cart system can be easily and flexibly adapted to different, changing conditions. This allows a particularly time-consuming and cost-effective production can be realized.

The plate elements 12 and 14 are like the profiles 16 Modules which are used to different construction variants of the device 10 to realize in a simple, time and cost-effective manner. By means of the plate elements 12 and 14 and by means of the profiles 16 a base frame can be created, which represents a flexible transport and / or storage facility for the components. Anchoring and / or mounting parts can be fastened to the respective base plate so that the device can be flexibly adapted to different purposes. Furthermore, guide rails can be used, along which the device 10 can be promoted. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the device 10 equipped with a driver, so that the device 10 For example, from a production line or from an assembly line can be easily taken.

Based on 4a - 5c is recognizable that the profiles 16 in different ways on the respective plate element 12 respectively 14 can be attached. At the in 4a and 4b illustrated embodiment comes - as the example of the plate member 12 recognizable - at least one rivet nut 26 used, which in a corresponding recording 28 of the plate element 12 used and with the plate element 12 is connected. The rivet nut 26 has an internal thread. Furthermore, comes to attach the respective profile 16 on the plate element 12 a mounting bracket 30 used, which by means of a screw 32 at the rivet nut 26 and over these on the plate element 12 is attached. This is the screw 32 for example, by a corresponding passage opening of the mounting bracket 30 stuck through and into the rivet nut 26 screwed. Furthermore, the mounting bracket 30 for example, by means of a screw, not shown in the figures with the profile 16 screwed, so then the profile 16 over the mounting bracket 30 on the plate element 12 is attached.

At the in 5a C illustrated embodiment comes a bolt 34 used, for example, at least partially, in particular at least predominantly or completely, in the profile 16 is arranged. The bolt 34 has at least one internal thread, in which, for example, one from 5b recognizable screw 36 is screwed in. By means of the screw 36 is the bolt 34 on the profile 16 secured. Then the profile 16 with the means of the screw 36 on the profile 16 fastened bolts 34 in a corresponding recording 38 of the plate element 12 plugged in. The recording 38 is for example a passage opening of the plate element 12 assigned. From a profile 16 facing away and in 5c recognizable bottom 40 Here's another screw 42 inserted through said passage opening so that the screw 42 in another thread of the bolt 34 can be screwed. This will change the profile 16 by means of the bolt 34 and the screw 42 with the plate element 12 screwed, reducing the profile 16 safe and secure with the plate element 12 connected is.

6 to 8th show different ways of the device 10 and about these at the device 10 to transport held or supported components. Out 6 it can be seen that, for example, on the plate element 12 or on the base plate rollers 44 are held over which the device 10 on a floor 46 can roll off a production plant. According to 6 the transport of the device takes place 10 by means of a trailing, driverless transport vehicle 48 , which is also referred to as FTF. The roles 44 is a role module 49 assigned, by means of which the base plate is increased. It is, for example, in a Einrichttrichter for the driverless transport vehicle 48 on the bottom 40 the base plate attached to this a locking wedge.

According to 7 and 8th can the transport of the device 10 by means of an AGV or by means of an industrial truck (FFZ). According to 7 is a drawbar on the base plate 50 attached, by means of which the device 10 promoted by a transport vehicle and thus can be transported. According to 8th is a coupling on the base plate 52 attached, over which the device 10 can be coupled with a conveyor vehicle. For example, the drawbar 50 or the clutch 52 attached to the respective base plate by hanging and screw fixing. Furthermore, a hand guide of the device 10 conceivable. For example, via a chassis, which may include steering and / or fixed castors, the device 10 on the ground 46 roll. In this case, a lateral and / or overhead connection may be provided. In particular, the use of guide rails is conceivable, along which the device 10 can be moved or transported.

Alternatively or additionally, it is conceivable on the frame 18 and thus on this to the base plate module compartments such as grab trays, Einhängewinkel, storage compartments, extracts, hooks, tarpaulins and / or the like to install. This makes it possible, the device 10 to design as a shopping cart, where initially, for example, requirements are placed on the cart. Then module compartments of the shopping cart are planned, whereupon the module compartments are picked from a warehouse. Subsequently, the module 'compartments, which are for example modules, are mounted on or on the base plate, whereupon the finished shopping cart can be delivered.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102013111089 A1 [0002]

Claims (5)

Contraption ( 10 ) for storing and / or transporting components, with a plurality of plate elements ( 12 . 14 ), which are used to form different basic dimensions of the device ( 10 ) are selectively combinable and connectable, and having a plurality of profiles ( 16 ), which are used to form at least one frame ( 18 ) for at least indirectly supporting the components with each other and with the respective plate element ( 12 . 14 ) are connectable. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the plate elements ( 12 . 14 ) are reversibly releasably connectable to each other. Contraption ( 10 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that screw elements ( 26 . 32 . 34 . 36 . 42 ) are provided, by means of which the profiles ( 16 ) with the respective plate element ( 12 . 14 ) are screwed. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two of the plate elements ( 12 . 14 ) are identical. Contraption ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the respective plate element ( 12 . 14 ) Recordings ( 38 ) into which the respective profile ( 16 ) is at least partially inserted.

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