DE102017217992A1 - Transport device, metrological device and method of transportation - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a transport device for a heavy and / or bulky in operation sensitive technical device, in particular metrological device, comprising: a handle; and a pedestal, the pedestal having a wheel extendable for transporting the device, which allows rolling of the device by pushing or pulling on the handle, and wherein the wheel for operating the device is retractable formed such that the device firmly on the stand stands. The present invention further relates to a metrological device and a method for transporting such a metrological device.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a transport device for a technical device, in particular metrological device, a metrological device and a method for transporting such a metrological device.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Instrumentation devices require a firm stand during operation in order not to influence a measurement. As a rule, massive rubber feet are provided on a device housing.

A transport metrological equipment is often cumbersome, especially since the usually quite heavy and / or bulky metrological device has to be raised and carried or relocated to a transport device. Furthermore, this often also 2 people are needed, which makes the transport awkward. Sometimes conventional trolleys or sack trucks are used as a transport device. Especially in the laboratory environment, these are not always available or usable.

There are also so-called roll boxes as permanent storage for heavy and bulky technical equipment often transported, which are used for example in the field of event technology. In this case, however, the usually quite robust technique is always, i. E. also in operation, on the rollers.

However, the storage on wheels is not optimal for the operation of sensitive technical equipment, especially for Messtechik, and in particular does not provide a particularly strong footing. Even with braked roles is usually still game available, so that, especially in the case of measurements, unwanted effects of Operation of a sensitive technical device are possible.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Against this background, the present invention has the object, an improved transport device for technical equipment, in particular for heavy and / or bulky technical equipment, which are sensitive in operation to specify.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by a transport device having the features of patent claim 1 and / or by a metrological device having the features of patent claim 10 and / or by a method having the features of patent claim 12.

• - Eine Transportvorrichtung für ein technisches Gerät, insbesondere messtechnisches Gerät, mit: einem Handgriff; und einem Standfuß, wobei der Standfuß ein zum Transport des Gerätes ausfahrbares Rad aufweist, welches ein Rollen des Gerätes durch Schieben oder Ziehen an dem Handgriff erlaubt, und wobei das Rad zum Betrieb des Gerätes derart einfahrbar ausgebildet ist, dass das Gerät fest auf dem Standfuß steht.
• - Ein messtechnisches Gerät, mit: zumindest einer Messeinheit; und zumindest einer die Messeinheit tragenden erfindungsgemäßen Transportvorrichtung.
• - Ein Verfahren zum Transportieren eines messtechnischen Geräts, insbesondere eines erfindungsgemäßen messtechnischen Geräts, zu einem Aufstellort, mit den Schritten: Ausfahren zumindest zweier Räder aus zumindest zwei Standfüßen; Rollen einer Messeinheit mit Hilfe der Räder zu dem Aufstellort durch Schieben oder Ziehen an einem Handgriff; und Einfahren der Räder, so dass die Messeinheit fest auf den Standfüßen steht.

Accordingly, it is provided:

• - A transport device for a technical device, in particular metrological device, comprising: a handle; and a pedestal, the pedestal having a wheel extendable for transporting the device, which allows rolling of the device by pushing or pulling on the handle, and wherein the wheel for operating the device is retractable formed such that the device firmly on the stand stands.
• - A metrological device, comprising: at least one measuring unit; and at least one transport device according to the invention carrying the measuring unit.
• - A method for transporting a metrological device, in particular a metrological device according to the invention, to an installation site, comprising the steps of: extending at least two wheels from at least two feet; Rolling a measuring unit by means of the wheels to the installation site by pushing or pulling on a handle; and retracting the wheels, so that the measuring unit stands firmly on the feet.

The idea underlying the present invention is to provide a handle and at least one extendable roller on a base of the device as a transport device in the case of a heavy and / or bulky, sensitive technical device. The transport device can in particular be permanently coupled to the device. It is also conceivable, however, to couple the transport device only temporarily with a technical device as needed.

With the transport device, the device can stand optimally firmly on the stand during operation. For transport, the roller can be extended so that the device is easily rollable by pulling or pushing on the lever. Thus, advantageously a flexible transportability for devices with sensitive technology, in particular measurement technology, provided without deteriorating the fixed state of the device during operation. In addition, between the retracted and extended state of the wheel very simple, especially tool-free, can be changed as needed.

Preferably, the sensitive technology of the device is a measuring unit. A corresponding metrological device therefore has at least one measuring unit and a transport device according to the invention. Of course, several units of measurement and / or or several transport devices may be provided.

A method for transporting such a device accordingly comprises, in addition to the roles for transport, the steps of the need-based retraction and retraction of the wheel.

Of course, at least one foot with at least one wheel comprises a single foot and a single wheel or a plurality of feet and wheels. For example, it can be two feet with two wheels. Also more than two feet with more than two wheels are possible. Furthermore, it is also conceivable to provide more than one wheel, for example two wheels, together on a base.

Advantageous embodiments and further developments will become apparent from the other dependent claims and from the description with reference to the figures of the drawing.

According to one embodiment, the handle is provided with a pull-out for transport handle carrier. In this way, the handle can be adjusted to a comfortable handle height. Furthermore, such an ergonomic adaptation to different body sizes of a user is possible. In addition, if desired, by pulling also a tilted transporting be enabled on 2 wheels.

According to one embodiment, the wheel is designed as a castor. In particular, it is a 360 ° rotatable steering roller. In this way, a comfortable and flexible transport of sensitive and heavy and / or bulky technology in all directions of movement is possible.

According to one embodiment, the wheel is retractable by flaps. The folding is in particular possible in a manner in which the device or a measuring unit of the device need not be removed from the transport device. Furthermore, the flap is preferably tool-free allows. Accordingly, the device or the measuring unit can be brought by transport to their destination and there directly, without removing the transport device to be brought by moving the at least one wheel in a suitable for the operation firm stand on the stand. In particular, the heavy and / or bulky technique does not need to be lifted by the transport device.

According to one embodiment, a folding axis for folding the wheel is arranged above a standing surface of the stand. In particular, this is a horizontal folding axis about which the wheel is pivoted to extend and retract.

According to a preferred embodiment, the base has a recess into which the wheel can be received in the retracted state. In this way, the wheel in the retracted state during operation of the device is not a hindrance. The base can be designed, for example, as a U-profile, wherein the wheel is dimensioned such that it can be received within the U-shape. Furthermore, the recess may be provided as a pocket, in particular adapted as adapted to the shape of the wheel pocket formed.

According to one embodiment, the base has a locking device for locking the wheel in the extended state. Alternatively or additionally, the locking device or a further locking device for locking the wheel can be formed in the retracted state. In this way, the wheel is secured in its respective state, so that a safe transport and a safe stand for the operation are possible.

According to one embodiment, at least one second pedestal is provided on the transport device and designed such that the device can stand firmly on the pedestals during operation. Of course, it is also conceivable to provide more than two feet.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the second base also has an extendable for transporting the device and retractable for operating the device wheel. In the case of a device with only two feet, the device can, for example, a sack cart, d. H. be transported to the wheels tilted. In the case of three or more transport feet, the device can be transported in the manner of a roll box or a rolling trunk by rolling without tilting.

According to a preferred embodiment of a metrological apparatus, the latter has a transport device on two opposite sides of the measuring unit. In this way, on the one hand a high flexibility for transport is ensured, so that different ways of rolling are made possible for transport. Furthermore, as well as two handles are provided on the opposite sides, so that the device on different sides, if necessary, by several people, held for transport or, for example, can be raised.

The above embodiments and developments can, if appropriate, combine with each other as desired. In particular, all the features of a transport device to a metrological device with such a transport device and a corresponding method for transporting a metrological device transferable, and vice versa.

Further possible refinements, developments and implementations of the invention also include combinations, not explicitly mentioned, of features of the invention described above or below with regard to the exemplary embodiments. In particular, the person skilled in the art will also add individual aspects as improvements or additions to the respective basic form of the present invention.

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• 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines Abschnitts einer Transportvorrichtung;
• 2 eine Seitenansicht eines messtechnischen Geräts;
• 3 eine Unterseitenansicht eines messtechnischen Geräts; und
• 4 ein messtechnisches Gerät, welches geneigt gerollt wird.

The present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments indicated in the schematic figures of the drawing. It shows:

• 1 a schematic representation of a portion of a transport device;
• 2 a side view of a metrological device;
• 3 a bottom view of a metrological device; and
• 4 a metrological device, which is rolled inclined.

The accompanying figures of the drawing are intended to convey a further understanding of the embodiments of the invention. They illustrate embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain principles and concepts of the invention. Other embodiments and many of the stated advantages will become apparent with reference to the drawings. The elements of the drawings are not necessarily shown to scale to each other.

In the figures of the drawing are the same, functionally identical and same-acting elements, features and components - unless otherwise stated - each provided with the same reference numerals.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

1 shows a schematic representation of a portion of a transport device 1 ,

The transport device 1 is designed for transporting a heavy and bulky device, which is sensitive during operation. In particular, it is provided for a measuring device, not shown here for clarity, which can be accommodated in or on the transport device.

The transport device 1 has a handle 2 and a stand 3 on. The base 3 has a wheel for transporting the device extendable 4 on. A retracted state of the wheel is shown by solid lines. An extended state is shown with dashed lines.

When the wheel is extended 4 The device can be pushed or pulled on the handle 2 rolled and transported so. The wheel 4 is also retractable to operate the device. In this way, the device is firmly in operation on the stand 3 or its footprint 7 ,

To extend and retract the wheel 4 a folding mechanism is provided. This has a folding axis 6 for folding the wheel 4 on, which above the floor space 7 of the stand 3 is arranged. In the folded state, the device is thus full and free of play on the stand 7 while in the extended state of the wheel 4 is easy to roll.

To pick up the wheel 4 indicates the pedestal 3 a recess 8th on, which is designed as adapted to the shape of the wheel bag. That's the wheel 4 sunk in retracted position. To secure the wheel 4 indicates the pedestal 3 Furthermore, a locking device 9 , For example in the form of a pin securing, for locking the wheel 4 both in the retracted and extended state.

2 shows a side view of a metrological device 10 ,

The metrological device 10 has a schematically illustrated measuring unit 11 on. This is, for example, a broadband radio communication test unit with schematically illustrated RF connections 12 ,

The measuring unit 11 is made by two transporters 1 carried on two opposite sides of the measuring unit 11 arranged and also part of the device 10 are. The transport devices 1 In particular, they are firm with the measuring unit 11 coupled.

Each of the two transport devices 1 has a handle 2 with a pull-out handle for transport 5 on. For transporting the metrological device 10 At first there will be at least two wheels 4 from at least two feet 3 extended and at least one of the two handles 2 over the handle carrier 5 extended. Subsequently, the measuring unit 11 with the help of the wheels 4 to a place of installation by pushing or pulling on the handle 2 to be rolled. At the place of installation are the wheels 4 retracted again, leaving the measuring unit 11 firmly on the feet 3 stands. Furthermore, then the handle 2 be retracted again.

3 shows a bottom view of a metrological device.

In this embodiment, a total of four feet 3 provided, whose here for clarity not shown in detail wheels 4 are designed as 360 ° rotatable castors, as symbolized schematically by the 360 ° arrow.

Each of the transport devices 1 to 2 has a first stand 3 and a second stand 3 ' on. The feet 3 . 3 ' are designed such that the device 10 in operation firmly on all feet 3 . 3 ' can stand. The wheels are for transport 4 . 4 ' the first and second feet 3 . 3 ' retractable and retractable to operate the device in another location.

4 shows a metrological device, which is rolled inclined.

Here are just an example of only the first feet 3 extended roles 4 provided so that the device 10 can be rolled like a cart. The second feet 3 ' For this purpose, either be designed without rollers or be provided only with rollers in the retracted state, for example, for only a short transport path.

Although the present invention has been fully described above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not limited thereto but is modifiable in a variety of ways.

In particular, also different mechanisms for extending and retracting the roles 4 conceivable, for example, a sliding mechanism or the like.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

transport device

2

handle

3

stand

4

wheel

5

Handle carrier

6

folding axis

7

footprint

8th

recess

9

locking

10

Metrological device

11

measuring unit

12

RF connector

Claims (12)

Transport device (1) for a technical device, in particular metrological device, with: a handle (2); and a pedestal (3), the pedestal (3) having a wheel (4) extendable for transporting the appliance, which allows rolling of the appliance by pushing or pulling on the handle (2), and wherein the wheel (4) is for operation the device is formed retractable so that the device is firmly on the base (3). Transport device after Claim 1 , characterized in that the handle (2) is provided with a pull-out for transport handle carrier (5). Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wheel (4) is designed as a steering roller, which is rotatable in particular 360 °. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the wheel (4) can be moved in and out by flaps. Transport device after Claim 4 , characterized in that a, in particular horizontal, folding axis (6) for folding the wheel (4) above a standing surface (7) of the base (3) is arranged. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base (3) has a recess (8) into which the wheel (4) can be received in the retracted state. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base (3) has a locking device (9) for locking the wheel (4) in the extended and / or retracted state. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one second pedestal (3 ') is provided and is designed such that the device during operation can stand firmly on the feet (3, 3'). Transport device after Claim 8 , characterized in that the second base (3 ') also has an extendable for transporting the device and for the operation of the device retractable wheel (4'). Metrological device (10), with: at least one measuring unit (11); and at least one of the measuring unit (11) carrying the transport device (1) according to one of the preceding claims. Metrological device according to Claim 10 , characterized in that in each case a transport device (1) is provided on two opposite sides of the measuring unit (11). Method for transporting a metrological device (1), in particular a metrological device according to Claim 10 or 11 , to a place of installation, with the steps: extending at least two wheels (4) from at least two feet (3); Rolling a measuring unit (11) by means of the wheels (4) to the installation site by pushing or pulling on a handle (2); and retracting the wheels (4), so that the measuring unit (11) is fixed on the feet (3).

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