DE102021001110A1 - Transport device for piece goods - Google Patents

Abstract

A transport device for piece goods according to FIG. 1 is designed in such a way that goods containers loaded at a shipper can be brought to a customer and unloaded there. The concept according to the invention provides a transport-optimizing combination, with the respective load modules, which can be variably adapted to the standard dimensions of Euro pallets (DIN EN 13698) in terms of their basic dimensions according to length and width, are designed as goods containers in such a way that they are Standard 668 adaptable transport container can be introduced in such a way that a cargo unit that can be equipped with maximum loading capacity and can be traced safely for transport can be used worldwide.

Description

The invention relates to a transport device for piece goods according to the preamble of claim 1.

A wide variety of designs of transport devices are used for the distribution of transport goods in goods containers from a sender to a customer. Out of DE 10 2011 000 841 B1 such a device is known, with a compartment or pocket system for receiving the piece goods being provided in its interior. Out of DE 10 2014 013 778 B9 a special wagon attachment for freight wagons is known, the largely closed wagon attachment having at least one vertical partition perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the wagon and at least one horizontal intermediate floor.

According to DE 82 01 253.9 U1 a container is proposed which can be transported in particular on the supporting frame of a truck. It is provided that the container is designed as a frame that is open on both sides, which has plate-shaped side and transverse walls, a cover on the bottom that partially extends over the entire frame surface, and a bottom that is solid at least in sections. In addition, the system can be provided with two dimensionally stable cover plates so that the container can be viewed from above.

Out of DE 10 2008 005 665 A1 is a trained as a large container container known that forms a closed contour with side walls and end walls by means of a corresponding frame. It is provided that a defined container unit can be arranged in the interior of the container and the inner container can be used in at least two container dimensions.

According to a suggestion in DE 43 23 325 A1 discloses a method and a device for handling loading units, with a special bridge frame being used to balance the loading level in several loading stages. The special transport of goods and general cargo on pallets is DE 10 2010 054 343 A1 suggested. Out of DE 10 2015 222 343 A1 a storage container is known which is suitable for long-term storage of material. 20-foot containers based on the well-known ISO container standard are used. In deviation from this standard proposal, according to DE 10 2004 034 041 A1 intended to provide containers with external dimensions that do not correspond to international standards for the transport of goods.

In view of this large number of known systems of transport devices for general cargo, the invention deals with the problem of creating a device for the transport of general cargo that, using internationally established standard dimensions, enables optimum utilization of transport capacities and, in doing so, uses a more open and closed container instead of known closed containers system that can be used more flexibly.

The invention solves this problem with a transport device for piece goods with the features of claim 1. Further advantageous configurations result from claims 2 to 17.

Based on the devices and systems known from the prior art for transporting piece goods, with containers loaded at a shipper being brought to a customer, an overall improved system control is to be achieved.

The invention now provides that the transport device for general cargo is combined with load modules that can be variably adapted to the standard dimensions of Euro pallets (DIN EN 13698) in terms of their basic dimensions, namely at least in terms of length and width, as goods containers with a unit that is in the form of a is designed to the standard dimensions according to ISO standard 668 adaptable transport container. With this surprisingly simple combination of a special loading module with the transport container optimally adapted to this, it is now possible to provide a cargo unit that can be optimized in terms of loading and that can be traced safely for transport, even over long transport routes.

The transport device according to the invention is distinguished by the fact that this, in the form of the new type of transport container, can accommodate cargo modules designed as standard containers in a cargo space that has at least open longitudinal side walls. Starting from the region of its two transverse side walls, which are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction and are connected to the floor frame, this cargo hold has a support structure connecting these at the top. With this version of the transport device, which is "slimmed down" compared to closed containers, it is achieved that the supporting structure and the transverse side walls connected to the floor frame form an enveloping structure that fixes the intermediate load modules in a torsion-resistant manner.

In this case, the concept of the transport device provides that the transport container having the enveloping structure in the area of its ISO dimensions for maximum accommodation of the EN standard having charge modules can be used. The largely open support structure is designed in such a way that wall-free zones can be used for lateral and/or vertical feeding and stacking of load modules. This can significantly simplify the loading and unloading process.

The transport device provides that the support structure of the new transport container can be designed largely without side walls and the support structure is provided with a central longitudinal strut as a central longitudinal component that at least partially replaces the cover plate provided in known containers. With a view to the stability of the system and the torsion-resistant design of the enveloping structure, other connecting structures with rods, struts, support beams or the like can also be provided instead of the central longitudinal strut.

This advantageously means that the transport container defines variably usable receiving areas for the load modules in the area of its largely open side walls and/or its lateral ceiling zones. It is envisaged that a special lifting assembly will be integrated into the system to operate the cargo unit, which can be loaded with a packing density that can be maximized. This can be activated to move the load modules both when loading and when unloading. In an expedient embodiment, it is provided that the lifting assembly is designed as an additional unit that can be carried along with the transport container.

A further embodiment of the transport device provides that the “open” transport container is provided with partitions forming compartments transversely to its central upper supporting structure. This means that a dimensionally stable, secured accommodation space in the form of cargo cells is limited for the cargo modules that can be pushed in from the side or lowered from above. It is provided that the cargo cells form a storage volume defined by the distance between the partitions. According to the use of Euro pallets, the distance between the partitions is preferably directed to a constant level. It is also conceivable to use the charge modules in different usage positions. In any case, the concept of the partition walls provides that the cargo hold in the area of the respective cargo cells can be filled with a variable number of standard loading modules and that the partition walls at least provide security in every situation.

The concept with partitions forming the compartments also provides that the partitions can be removable for retrofitting the system. It is also conceivable that the partition walls can be slidably held in the area of the upper supporting structure by means of corresponding mating members or holders on the floor.

The design of the transport device provides that EN standard pallets, which reach under the load modules, can also be fixed in its cargo space as additional floor-side support parts.

The transport device is designed in such a way that it can be equipped with at least one assembly intended for securing the load in the area of the assemblies delimiting the cargo hold. It is optionally provided that the load securing can interact with the floor frame, the transverse side walls and/or the upper supporting structure. As already explained, the partitions themselves act as load securing devices, but they can also be integrated into the holding structure described above by means of additional securing elements.

The further embodiment of the transport device provides that it is provided with a top and/or side cover in the area of the supporting structure or in the area of the side walls. This can be designed as an adjustable unit or in the form of removable components.

The transport device is designed with the transport container in such a way that the cargo unit formed from it can be accommodated in particular on a transport frame that enables transport by road, rail, water and/or air transport. It is also provided that corresponding envelope operations can be carried out. For international transport, the transport device is provided with a special customs security.

It has been shown that the transport device in the above-described embodiment can be used advantageously for a transport-transshipment-storage process (TUL) that can be used worldwide and can be carried out in a computer-controlled and secure manner.

• 1 eine Prinzipdarstellung unterschiedlicher Möglichkeiten bei der Versendung von Stückgut in Warenbehältern,
• 2 eine perspektivische Einzeldarstellung einer für die Versendung gemäß 1 vorgesehenen Transportvorrichtung,
• 3 eine Prinzipdarstellung der Beschickung eines ISO-Norm-Maße aufweisenden Transportcontainers mit DIN-EN Maßen aufweisenden Ladungsmodulen,
• 4 eine Perspektivdarstellung ähnlich 2 mit der erfindungsgemäßen Transportvorrichtung in Form des unbeladenen Transportcontainers,
• 5 und 6 jeweilige unterschiedliche Anwendungen der Transportvorrichtung im Straßenverkehr bzw. Schienenverkehr,
• 7 eine vergrößerte Ausschnittsdarstellung des Transportcontainers mit heckseitiger Hubbaugruppe,
• 8 eine Detaildarstellung im Bereich eines zur Ladungssicherung vorgesehenen Sicherungsseiles,
• 9 eine vergrößerte Ausschnittsdarstellung des Frachtraumes im Bereich eines zwischen zwei Zwischenwänden befindlichen Palettensystems,
• 10 eine vergrößerte Ausschnittsdarstellung eines im Bodenbereich der Transportvorrichtung vorgesehenen Sicherungsgliedes,
• 11 eine Perspektivdarstellung ähnlich 9 mit Gegengliedern im Bodenrahmen zur Herstellung der Ladungssicherung,
• 12 eine vergrößerte Einzeldarstellung im Verbindungsbereich eines Steckverbinders zum bodenseitigen Gegenglied hin,
• 13 und 14 jeweilige Ausschnittsdarstellungen der Baugruppen im Bereich der als Zusatzeinheit vorgesehenen Hubbaugruppe,
• 15, 17 und 18 jeweilige Ausschnittsdarstellungen im Bereich der Befestigung von Sicherungsbändern,
• 16 eine vergrößerte Ausschnittsdarstellung im Bereich der Zollsicherung, und
• 19 eine Ausschnittsdarstellung im Bereich der Tragkonstruktion mit einer Abdeckung.

Further advantages and configurations according to the invention of the transport device for general cargo can be found in the following drawings and a detailed description. All the features described in the drawing, the description and the patent claims can be essential to the invention both individually and in combination with one another. The illustrations show:

• 1 a schematic representation of different options for shipping general cargo in goods containers,
• 2 a perspective detail view of a for shipping according to 1 provided transport device,
• 3 a schematic representation of the loading of a transport container with ISO standard dimensions with load modules with DIN EN dimensions,
• 4 similar to a perspective view 2 with the transport device according to the invention in the form of the unloaded transport container,
• 5 and 6 respective different applications of the transport device in road traffic or rail traffic,
• 7 an enlarged detail view of the transport container with rear lifting assembly,
• 8th a detailed view in the area of a safety rope intended for load securing,
• 9 an enlarged detail view of the cargo hold in the area of a pallet system located between two partition walls,
• 10 an enlarged detail view of a securing element provided in the bottom area of the transport device,
• 11 similar to a perspective view 9 with mating links in the floor frame to secure the load,
• 12 an enlarged individual view of the connection area of a connector to the mating member on the bottom,
• 13 and 14 respective cut-out representations of the assemblies in the area of the lifting assembly provided as an additional unit,
• 15 , 17 and 18 respective excerpts in the area of attachment of safety straps,
• 16 an enlarged view of a detail in the area of customs security, and
• 19 a detail view in the area of the supporting structure with a cover.

In 1 the application of a transport device, generally designated TV, is illustrated in an overview. In principle, it can be assumed that, particularly in the case of a goods producer as the shipper V, respective goods containers B are loaded with transport goods T. Thereafter, these goods containers B can be brought directly or as goods containers B' in a means of transport according to a logistical plan P to a destination Z and handed over to a customer as goods to be transported T'.

The inventive design of the transport device TV for the piece goods T now provides that the respective goods container B in their basic dimensions at least according to length 11 and width 10 ( 3 ) to the standard dimensions of Euro pallets (DIN EN 13698) variably adaptable load modules 1 are used in combination with a special transport container 3. According to the invention, this transport container 3 is adapted to the standard dimensions 12, 13 in accordance with ISO standard 668 in such a way that maximum space utilization can be achieved with the loading modules 1. This loading condition is particularly in 2 shown. This design of the transport device TV results in a concept with which a cargo unit that can be optimized in terms of load and can be traced in a transport-safe manner can be used worldwide. The system thus creates a "double standard" in accordance with DIN EN and ISO standards, with which basic logistical components that are available worldwide remain usable and at the same time the efficiency of the transport processes is optimal, starting with the smallest unit (here: loading module) through to transport tasks that can be maximized can be solved.

In 3 the movement of the charge modules 1 during loading and unloading is indicated with respective arrows 4. Like the other parts of the system, the loading module 1 is provided with an identification mark 14 with which the cargo unit can be tracked. A system which can be used as a delivery and/or collection vehicle 7, 8 and in which at least one loading module 1 can be transported is shown as an example. The loading module 1 in turn is provided with respective peripheral walls 24, 25, 26, 27 which are held on a stable base part.

From a synopsis of 2 and 4 it becomes clear that the transport device TV designed in the form of the transport container 3 carries the respective standard containers ( 3 ) designed cargo modules 1 can accommodate in at least partially open longitudinal side walls 5, 6 having cargo hold 2. Starting from the region of its transverse side walls 8, 9 connected to the floor frame 7 at a distance in the longitudinal direction M, this cargo hold 2 has a support structure 30 connecting these at the top. With a view to 2 and 3 it becomes clear that the transport device TV is designed in such a way that its supporting structure 30 and the transverse side walls 8, 9 form an envelope structure that fixes the charge modules 1 in a torsion-resistant manner.

According to the illustrations 4 until 6 it becomes clear that in its ISO dimensions according to 12 and 13 ( 3 ) for a maximum accommodation of EN standard (according to 10 and 11) having cargo modules 1 designed transport container 3 is largely open despite the overhead supporting structure 30. This ensures that for lateral and/or vertical feeding and stacking (arrow 4, 4', 5 ) wall-free zones can be used by charging modules 1.

This makes it clear that the system with the support structure 30 enables a transport container 3 largely without side walls. It is provided that the support structure 30 is provided with a cover plate D ( 3 ) at least partially replacing the center longitudinal strut 31 ( 4 , 7 ) is provided as a central longitudinal component. This makes it clear that the transport container 3 defines variably usable receiving areas for the load modules 1 in the area of its largely open side walls 5, 6 and/or its lateral upper ceiling zones 15, 16. These receiving areas that can be used in a variety of ways are also suitable for additional units in the area of the transport container 3 . In particular, it is provided that in order to operate the cargo unit that can be loaded with a packing density that can be maximized, a loading structure designed as a lifting assembly 18 can be integrated into the system of the transport device TV. This lifting assembly 18 can preferably be in the rear area of the transport device TV ( 5 ) be arranged. From the individual representations according to 7 as well as 13 and 14 it is clear that the lifting assembly 18 for moving the loading modules 1 can assume different operating positions.

In 13 and 14 an operating frame 17 is shown, with which a holding device 19 ( 14 ) works together. These components are integrated into the system of the support structure 30 that with appropriate adjustment movements 20, 21 ( 13 ) The shifts out of the transport container 3 or into it are possible. It is also conceivable that pivoting movements according to arrows 22 and 23 about corresponding vertical axes H, H′ are possible by means of further adjusting elements, not shown in detail. This makes it clear that the loading modules 1 can be handled largely independently in the area of the respective transport vehicle by means of the lifting assembly 18 . In 5 the system is shown on a truck trailer with two transport devices TV, TV' arranged one behind the other. For rail transport, the transport device is TV according to 6 arranged on a corresponding rail frame 28. It is clear that the lifting assembly 18 is provided as an additional unit that can be carried along with the transport container 3, this preferably being at the rear area of the vehicle ( 5 ) can be arranged.

Based on the basic construction of the transport device according to TV 2 sees the further development accordingly 4 proposes that the transport container 3 is provided with respective partitions 32 forming compartments transversely to its central upper support structure 30 and the longitudinal center plane M formed therewith. This makes it clear that for the laterally insertable or lowerable from above (arrow 4, 4', 5 ) Charge modules 1 a respective secured accommodation space in the form of cargo cells 2 'can be defined. These delimited cargo cells 2' are also in 9 and 11 clarified.

With these partitions 32 is achieved that the cargo cells 2 'each a by the distance 29 ( 11 ) of the partition walls 32 form a receiving volume that can be influenced (according to length x width x height). From the respective detailed representations in 4 and 5 it becomes clear that the distance 29 between the partitions 32 can be set to a constant level in such a way that the charge modules 1 having standard dimensions can be accommodated with a precise fit. It is also conceivable that the cargo space 2 in the area of the respective cargo cells 2' can be filled with a variable number of standard cargo modules 1, also with a different spacing 29. For this purpose, the concept of the partition walls 32 is designed such that variations in the distance 29 are possible through corresponding removable embodiments and/or a possibility of displacement, and thus the accommodation of charge modules 1 having “double” standard dimensions is also possible.

In 9 an enlarged individual representation of the cargo hold 2 with the partition walls 32 forming the cargo cell 2' is shown. It becomes clear that EN standard pallets 33, which reach under the load modules 1 (not shown here), can also be introduced into these cargo cells 2'.

The concept of the transport device TV is completed in the industry-standard design in that variable designs of load securing devices LS are provided at least in the area of the assemblies delimiting the cargo hold 2 . From an overall view of the representations according to 2 until 19 it becomes clear that the load securing LS can be designed with optionally applicable constructions. Especially It is provided that the load securing LS has elements that interact with the base frame 7, the transverse side walls 8, 9 and/or the upper supporting structure 30. It has been shown that in particular the partitions 32 already shown can be effective as effective load securing. It is also conceivable that additional securing elements 34 ( 11 ) are integrated into the holding structure in the bottom area of the intermediate walls 32 . An expedient embodiment also provides that the transport device TV is provided with an upper and/or lateral cover 35 ( 2 ) can be provided.

In 2 the LS load securing device is also provided with an upper tensioning strut 36. Out of 4 it becomes clear that the support structure 30 in the region of the two transverse side walls 8, 9 has respective support legs 37, 38; 37', 38', so that, in addition to stabilizing the envelope construction, an additional securing effect for the cargo hold 2 is achieved. In 8th a detailed illustration of a load securing LS is shown, with a safety rope 39 being braced with a frame part 40 .

From a synopsis of 10 and 12 the basic structure of a “ground protection” that can be directly combined with the charging modules 1 becomes clear. A corresponding locking bar 41 ( 12 ) can be brought into the connection position to the bottom counter-member 44 by means of a pushing movement 42 and a rotating movement 43 in such a way that a form-fitting connection is achieved and the cargo module 1 can be connected to the floor frame 7 or to the correspondingly stacked cargo module 1 by means of a “carried along” safety assembly .

According to the illustrations 15 , 17 , 18 and 19 further details of LS load securing become clear. In any case, the use of an additional tensioning strap 45 is provided, for which different options for fixing to the components of the transport device TV are shown. In the detail view according to 16 the basic application of a customs security 46 is shown as an assembly integrated into the components.

As already with the principle representations in 5 and 6 indicated, the concept of the transport device TV provides that the cargo unit equipped with loading modules 1 can be picked up for optional transport by road, rail, water and/or air transport on transport frames 28, 28' that can be provided in a variety of ways, that an optimal transport-transshipment-storage-process (TUL) is possible. This makes it clear that the transport device TV provides a system whose use enables optimal transport conditions both for small producers in the third world and for Internet suppliers operating worldwide due to its worldwide spread.

With reference to the present inventive combination, it is established that further equivalent combinations of individual components lead to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

In particular, it is conceivable that the loading module integrated into the cargo unit is used in the form of a structurally variable "equipment box", and this equipment box can be adapted to changed transport conditions of the inventive collection and distribution system.

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Claims (18)

Transport device for piece goods, with which goods containers (B) loaded at a shipper (V) are brought to a customer (A) and unloaded, characterized in that - the basic dimensions of each according to length (11) and width (10) correspond to the standard dimensions of Euro pallets (DIN EN 13698) variably adaptable load modules (1) are provided as goods containers (B), - these are placed in a transport container (3) which can be adapted in particular to the standard dimensions (12, 13) according to ISO standard 668 and - so that a cargo unit is formed that can be optimized for loading and can be traced safely for transport. transport device claim 1 , characterized in that this in the form of the transport container (3) accommodates respective cargo modules (1) designed as the standard container in a cargo space (2) having at least open longitudinal side walls (5, 6) and this, starting from the region of its two in the longitudinal direction (M) spaced from the base frame (7) connected transverse side walls (8, 9) has a support structure (30) assigned to the upper side thereof. transport device claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that its supporting structure (30) and the transverse side walls (8, 9) connected to the base frame (7) form an enveloping structure which fixes the load modules (1) to be transported in a torsion-resistant manner. Transport device according to one of Claims 1 until 3 , characterized in that the transport container (3) which can be designed with its ISO dimensions (at least 12, 13) for maximum accommodation of EN standards (10, 11) having load modules (1) with its largely open supporting structure (30) is designed in such a way is that wall-free zones can be used for lateral and/or vertical feeding and stacking (arrow 4, 4') of charge modules (1). Transport device according to one of Claims 1 until 4 , characterized in that the supporting structure (30) of the transport container (3) can be designed largely without side walls and the supporting structure (30) is provided with a central longitudinal strut (31) which at least partially replaces the cover plate (D) provided in known containers as a central longitudinal component is. Transport device according to one of Claims 1 until 5 , characterized in that the transport container (3) defines variably usable receiving areas for the load modules (1) in the area of its largely open side walls (5, 6) and/or its lateral ceiling zones (15, 16), whereby to serve the with maximizable packing density loadable cargo unit, a lifting assembly (18) is provided and this can be activated for shifting the load modules (1) both during loading and during unloading. transport device claim 6 , characterized in that the lifting assembly (18) is provided as an additional unit that can be carried along with the transport container (3). Transport device according to one of Claims 1 until 7 , characterized in that the transport container (3) is provided transversely to its central upper supporting structure (30) with respective partitions (32) forming compartments, such that for the laterally insertable or lowerable (arrow 4, 4') loading modules ( 1) a respective secured accommodation space in the form of cargo cells (2') can be defined. transport device claim 8 , characterized in that the cargo cells (2') form a storage volume that can be defined by the distance (29) between the partition walls (32), the distance (29) between the partition walls (32) being directed to a preferably constant dimension and thus the cargo compartment ( 2) in the area of the respective cargo cells (2') can be filled with a variable number of standard cargo modules (1). transport device claim 8 or 9 , characterized in that at least some of the intermediate walls (32) are held in a removable and/or displaceable manner. Transport device according to one of Claims 1 until 10 , characterized in that EN standard pallets (33) reaching under the load modules (1) can be fixed in the cargo space (2) thereof. Transport device according to one of Claims 1 until 11 , characterized in that it is provided with at least one load securing device (LS) in the area of the assemblies delimiting the cargo hold (2). transport device claim 12 , characterized in that the respective load securing (LS) interacts with the base frame (7), the transverse side walls (8, 9) and/or the upper supporting structure (30). transport device claim 12 or 13 , characterized in that the partitions (32) are effective as load securing (LS). and additional securing elements (34) can be integrated into the holding structure. Transport device according to one of Claims 1 until 14 , characterized in that it interacts with an upper and/or side cover (35) in the area of the supporting structure (30). Transport device according to one of Claims 1 until 15 , characterized in that in the components of the transport container (3) at least one customs security (46) is integrated. Transport device according to one of Claims 1 until 16 , characterized in that it can be accommodated in the form of a cargo unit on a transport frame (28, 28') enabling transport by road, rail, water and/or air transport. Use of the transport device (TV) according to claim 1 until 17 for a transport, handling and storage process (TUL) that can be used worldwide and is computer-controlled and secure.

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