DE102022103834B3 - Pallet packaging, packaging system and packaging method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to pallet packaging (1), a packaging system (50) and a packaging method (100) for palletized goods (60). A pallet belt (2) is provided with which the palletized item (60) can be completely enclosed, and a closure arrangement (3) for closing the pallet belt (2) which completely encloses the palletized item (60) by detachably connecting two end sections (4a , 4b) at opposite ends (2a, 2b) of the pallet belt (2). According to the invention, the closure arrangement (3) has a Velcro fastener.

Description

The present invention relates to pallet packaging, a packaging system and a packaging method for palletized goods.

Pallets, in particular standardized so-called Euro pallets, are known for the simple and inexpensive transport of goods. The goods to be transported can be arranged, in particular stacked, on these. This process is also known as "palletizing".

In order to secure such palletized goods on the (Euro) pallet and/or to protect them from external influences, so-called stretch or shrink films are usually used. Such foils are usually not recyclable.

More sustainable pallet packaging has been created with the use of suitably sized tarps, also known as pallet belts. The palletized goods can be enclosed with these tarpaulins and the tarpaulins can then be lashed down to secure the goods. For this purpose, such tarpaulins often have closure means in the form of rubber bands sewn to the tarpaulin, on which hooks are provided for hooking into corresponding eyelets sewn onto the tarpaulin. Alternatively, the tarpaulins can also be attached to the palletized goods and/or the pallet with tension belts. A disadvantage of such closure means, however, is that several actions are required to close the tarpaulin, for example several eyelets must be threaded onto the hooks or straps in ratchets. This increases the packaging costs.

Known pallet packaging, packaging systems and packaging methods are described, inter alia, in the publications U.S. 4,868,955 , JP 3126420U , US 3,371,815A , CA 2,296,269 A1 , CA 2,274,284 A1 , US 2011/0258972 A1 , JP 3007792U , DE 197 58 194 A1 , US 9,333,978 B2 , U.S. 4,852,330 .

It is an object of the present invention to improve the packaging of palletized goods, in particular to simplify it and make it flexible.

This object is solved by a pallet packaging, a packaging system and a packaging method according to the independent claims.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims and the following description.

A first aspect of the invention relates to pallet packaging for packaging palletized goods, which has: (i) a pallet belt with which the palletized goods can be completely enclosed, and (ii) a closure arrangement for closing the pallet belt which completely encloses the palletized goods by releasably connecting two end sections at opposite ends of the pallet belt. According to the invention, the closure arrangement has a Velcro fastener.

Palletized goods within the meaning of the invention can be understood in particular as an arrangement of goods, for example boxes or goods, on a pallet. The good can, but does not necessarily have to be stacked. The pallet is preferably a standardized Euro pallet.

Full-circumferential enclosing within the meaning of the invention can in particular be understood to mean complete enclosing or encompassing along a circumference. For example, the outer contour of palletized goods, i. H. an arrangement of goods on a pallet, a perimeter. A pallet belt that encloses the entire circumference of the palletized goods expediently fits tightly along the entire outer contour, possibly also under tension.

One aspect of the invention is based on the approach of securing palletized goods on a pallet using a locking arrangement. For this purpose, a pallet belt of a pallet closure preferably has two end sections at its two opposite ends, which can be detachably connected to one another with the aid of the closure arrangement. The closure arrangement is expediently arranged in the two end sections. The closure arrangement preferably comprises a hook-and-loop fastener arranged in particular in the end sections. The hook-and-loop fastener is expediently designed and/or arranged in the end sections in such a way that the two end sections adhere to one another when they are brought into contact. The Velcro allows easy handling of the pallet closure. The Velcro fastener makes it possible, in particular, to pack palletized goods in just a few movements, in particular to secure them on a pallet and/or to protect them from external influences such as dirt. In particular, it is only necessary to bring the two end sections of the pallet belt into at least partial contact with one another. There is no need for time-consuming threading or threading of one or more straps or hooks. Compared to conventional closure means based on rubber bands, one has a closure arrangement with a Velcro fastener also has the advantage that it does not wear out, even when used very frequently.

In this case, the pallet belt expediently has a length that is sufficient to completely enclose the palletized goods with the pallet belt. It is preferred here if the two end sections in this "safety state", i. H. when the palletized goods are completely surrounded by the pallet belt, essentially congruently, but at least in sections, overlapping one another. Due to the fact that the two end sections have a certain longitudinal extent, the pallet belt can also completely enclose palletized goods whose circumference is at least slightly larger than the circumference of the pallet, in particular larger than the standardized 4 m circumference of a Euro pallet. Correspondingly, the pallet belt can also be used to completely enclose palletized goods whose circumference is at least slightly smaller than the circumference of the pallet. The pallet packaging can therefore be used particularly flexibly.

In other words, despite standardized dimensions, i. H. a predetermined length of the pallet belt, adapt to the palletized goods or be adapted to it. The pallet packaging can therefore be put into circulation similar to a Euro pallet as part of an exchange process.

Pallet packaging also saves time and therefore costs when packaging, as well as improved ergonomics and/or sustainability compared to conventional pallet packaging.

In the following, preferred embodiments of the invention and their developments are described, which, insofar as this is not expressly excluded, can be combined with one another as desired and with the aspects of the invention described below.

In a preferred embodiment, a maximum width of the pallet girdle is defined by the length of two pallet girdle broadside edges at opposite ends of the pallet girdle. The maximum width of the pallet belt is preferably 150 cm or more and/or 200 cm or less, in particular about 170 cm. It has been found that such a dimensioning of the pallet belt on the one hand enables the packaging of high or high stacked goods on a pallet, but on the other hand still allows acceptable handling of the pallet packaging.

In a further preferred embodiment, the pallet belt is made from a textile material. In particular, the pallet belt can be made from a textile band. This makes it possible to provide robust and yet light pallet packaging, which can reliably protect palletized goods from dirt and/or damage.

The pallet belt is expediently made of a UV-resistant, in particular textile, material. This can increase the lifespan of the pallet packaging.

In a further preferred embodiment, the closure arrangement has a first Velcro part and a second Velcro part. The first hook and loop fastener part is expediently arranged in one of the end sections on a pallet belt front side, while the second hook and loop fastener part is arranged in the other of the end sections on a pallet belt back side. The first and second hook and loop fastener parts are preferably arranged in the respective end sections in such a way that the first hook and loop fastener part can interact with the second hook and loop fastener part to connect the two end sections. Such Velcro parts allow a particularly simple and user-friendly handling of the closure arrangement with a reliable and robust closure effect at the same time. In addition, the pack size and weight of the pallet packaging can be kept low through the use of Velcro fasteners. Compared to conventionally used rubber bands that wear out over time, Velcro fasteners also have an advantage in terms of service life.

In a further preferred embodiment, the closure arrangement, in particular in the two end sections, and/or the width change arrangement has Velcro strips.

These Velcro strips are particularly preferably designed to be double-acting. A double-acting hook-and-loop tape can be understood to mean a hook-and-loop tape, also known colloquially as a 2-in-1 hook-and-loop tape, that combines the hook and loop side. Such a hook-and-loop tape can thus, at least in sections, interact "with itself", i. H. cling to yourself. This allows a flexible connection of the two end sections or a flexible and stepless adjustment of the width of the pallet belt.

In order to be able to produce a reliable connection of the end sections, the closure arrangement in the end sections expediently Appropriately, several Velcro strips running parallel to one another and/or along the pallet belt—ie, parallel to a longitudinal extension of the pallet belt. As a result, the Velcro strips in the two end sections can also interact with one another, at least in sections, when the circumference of the palletized item differs from the circumference of the pallet.

It is preferred if a strong connection is produced between the end sections even if the Velcro strips interact in this way only in sections. For this purpose, the Velcro strips are preferably regularly spaced from one another. The Velcro strips are particularly preferably arranged in the end sections in such a way that each Velcro strip in one end section interacts in pairs with a Velcro strip from the other end section when the pallet belt completely encloses the palletized goods. In other words, the Velcro strips in one end section are preferably arranged corresponding to the Velcro strips in the other end section. In total, a large holding force can be realized.

Alternatively or additionally, the closure arrangement can have at least one Velcro strip in each of the end sections, preferably running directly along a respective broad side edge of the pallet belt. It has been shown that the holding force of the connection of the two end sections can be significantly increased by such a Velcro strip running transversely to the pallet belt.

In addition, such a transverse Velcro strip allows a particularly homogeneous distribution of tensile forces in the pallet belt when it encompasses the palletized goods under tension. Expediently, the Velcro strip runs continuously along the respective broad side edge of the pallet belt from a long side edge of the pallet belt to an opposite long side edge of the pallet belt.

Alternatively or additionally, such a Velcro strip running transversely in the end sections can also be part of the width change arrangement. In particular, such a Velcro strip can cooperate with itself in sections and thus stabilize an adjusted width of the pallet belt when the pallet belt is folded over once along a transverse folded edge, as will be described in detail below in connection with the width change arrangement.

It is also conceivable that at least one such Velcro strip running transversely in one end section on the back of the pallet belt is provided for interaction with the longitudinally running Velcro strips in the other end section on the back of the pallet belt. This transverse Velcro strip, also known as a Velcro strip, can be used to connect the two end sections in particular when the pallet belt is folded over at least in sections to adjust the width. The cover Velcro on the back of the pallet belt can take over the function of at least part of the transverse Velcro on the front of the pallet belt in the same end section if these transverse Velcro are covered by the folding of the pallet belt and can no longer interact with the transverse Velcro in the other end on the pallet belt back .

A width changing arrangement is provided for continuously adjusting a width of the pallet belt. In particular, with the width change arrangement, a width of a pallet belt can be infinitely adjustable at least from a predetermined minimum width and/or up to a predetermined maximum width. The width change arrangement is expediently designed in such a way that the set width is maintained permanently, in particular until a new width is set. In other words, it is expedient if the set width can be reversibly fixed using the width change arrangement. With the aid of the width change arrangement, the width of the pallet belt can be adjusted to a stacking height of palletized goods in a correspondingly reliable and cost-effective manner. At the same time, with the aid of the width changing arrangement, the set width of the pallet belt can be reliably maintained, for example during the packaging process and in particular without a user accidentally changing the width in the process.

For this purpose, the width change arrangement can be set up to fix the pallet belt in a folded or folded state. In particular, the width change arrangement can be set up to detachably connect two pallet belt sections lying opposite one another by turning or folding the pallet belt. This prevents the cover or the fold from becoming loose or slipping again during the packaging process.

With the help of the width change arrangement, the pallet packaging can, despite standardized dimensions, i. H. a predetermined (maximum) width of the pallet belt, the palletized goods adapt or be adapted to it. In particular, the pallet packaging can be adapted to individual packaging regulations or habits.

The width change arrangement is set up for the detachable connection of two mutually opposite sections of a pallet belt front side and/or pallet belt rear side obtained by folding the pallet belt along a longitudinal folded edge. A turning over of the pallet belt can in this case also be understood to mean folding—and a turning edge correspondingly to a folded edge.

A longitudinally extending edge of the envelope is expediently an edge of the envelope that runs parallel to the longitudinal extent of the pallet belt. A width change arrangement set up in this way enables a particularly simple stepless change of the pallet belt width.

In a further preferred embodiment, the width-changing arrangement has a plurality of Velcro strips running transversely to the pallet belt and/or parallel to one another on a pallet belt front side. As a result, the holding power of the width changing arrangement can be increased. In particular, the holding forces of the multiple Velcro strips can add up, which means that an unwanted change in width, for example during the packaging process, can be avoided.

The several Velcro strips on the front side of the pallet belt are preferably arranged in such a way, in particular regularly spaced apart from one another, that each Velcro strip interacts with itself at least in sections when the pallet belt is folded over along a longitudinally running edge such that one section of the front side of the pallet belt is opposite another section of the front side of the pallet belt. In other words, the Velcro strips are preferably arranged in such a way that each Velcro strip can partially cooperate with itself when a part of the pallet belt front is folded onto itself. In this way, the pallet belt width can be changed easily and quickly, in particular without tools or aids.

In order to be able to reduce the width of the pallet belt to less than half of the maximum pallet belt width, it is preferred that the width-changing arrangement has several Velcro strips running transversely to the pallet belt and/or parallel to one another on a pallet belt rear side. These Velcro strips are preferably arranged in such a way, in particular regularly spaced apart from one another, that each Velcro strip interacts at least in sections and in pairs with a Velcro strip on the front side of the pallet belt when the pallet belt is folded over along two longitudinal folded edges in such a way that one section of the front side of the pallet belt is opposite another section of the back side of the pallet belt. In other words, the Velcro strips are preferably arranged such that each Velcro strip on the front side of the pallet belt interacts at least in sections with a Velcro strip on the rear side of the pallet belt when the front side of the pallet belt is folded around a longitudinal side edge of the pallet belt. Due to the regular spacing of the Velcro strips on both the front and the back of the pallet belt, a holding force that is evenly distributed over the entire length of the pallet belt can be achieved.

It is preferred that the width of the pallet belt can be continuously reduced from a maximum width defined by the length of the broad side edges of the pallet belt to at least half the maximum width. For this purpose, the Velcro strips on the front of the pallet belt expediently extend from one longitudinal side edge of the pallet belt to an opposite longitudinal side edge of the pallet belt.

Alternatively or additionally, the Velcro strips on the back of the pallet belt can extend from one of the longitudinal side edges of the pallet belt to an intermediate region lying between the longitudinal side edges of the pallet belt. The width of the pallet belt can then be further reduced, in particular to less than half the maximum width, by folding the front side of the pallet belt around one of the longitudinal side edges of the pallet belt.

For example, starting from one of the longitudinal side edges of the pallet belt, these Velcro strips can extend for up to 50 cm across the pallet belt on the back of the pallet belt. This enables an (additional) reduction of the pallet belt width by up to 25 cm by folding over the front of the pallet belt twice. If the length of the pallet belt broad side edges is 170 cm, the pallet belt width can be reduced to 60 cm. The mutually opposite pallet belt sections remain securely fixed to one another even during the packaging process by the Velcro strips running transversely to the pallet belt on the front and back of the pallet belt.

In a further preferred embodiment, the length of the pallet belt between the two end sections is dimensioned such that the two end sections are essentially congruent - i.e. H. essentially completely overlapping - lying on top of each other if the pallet belt completely encloses the palletized goods. This enables a particularly reliable closure of the pallet belt.

In order to make this possible, in particular with goods palletized on a Euro pallet, the length of the pallet belt between the two end sections is preferably 367 cm. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the two end portions each extend for 33 cm along two opposite pallet belt longitudinal side edges. With a Euro pallet with a circumference of 4 m, the pallet belt can then completely enclose the palletized goods so that one of the two end sections comes to rest on the other end section.

Irrespective of the length of the pallet belt between the two end sections, however, a longitudinal extension of the two end sections of 33 cm can also be advantageous in relation to an only partial overlapping of the end sections. It has been shown that the length of 33 cm is sufficient, on the one hand, to reliably connect the two end sections to one another even if the circumference of the palletized goods differs from the circumference of the pallet, but on the other hand it is short enough not to obstruct the handling of the pallet packaging make more difficult.

In a further preferred embodiment, the pallet belt is designed in two layers in the two end sections. As a result, stability and/or rigidity of the pallet belt, which is useful for connecting, can be increased in the two end sections.

In a further preferred embodiment, a plurality of fastening eyelets let into the pallet belt are provided, which are each arranged in the two end sections, preferably directly, along the respective broad side edge of the pallet belt. With the help of the fastening eyelets, the pallet belt can be easily and effortlessly attached to a packaging aid, e.g. hung up. In this respect, the fastening eyelets can make the packaging process much easier. In order to also enable a homogeneous distribution of force, the fastening eyelets are preferably regularly spaced apart from one another.

As an alternative or in addition to the fastening eyelets, at least one snap hook is provided, which is arranged in an end section on the broad side edge of a pallet belt. Particularly preferably, two snap hooks are provided, which are arranged at a distance from one another in the end section on the broad side edge of the pallet belt. With the help of at least one snap hook, the pallet belt can be attached to the packaging aid particularly quickly.

In a further preferred embodiment, folding marks are attached to the front side of the pallet belt along a longitudinal side edge of the pallet belt. The pallet belt can be precisely folded using the folding marks. In order to enable a particularly space-saving fold, regular objection to the fold markings is preferred.

As an alternative or in addition, successive length markings can be applied to the front side of the pallet belt transversely to the pallet belt. In other words, length markings can be attached along an (imaginary) line across the pallet belt. It is convenient if the length markings are regularly spaced from each other. In this case, a length marking can be understood to mean the indication of a length dimension. The length measure expediently specifies a pallet belt width, which can be achieved by turning over the pallet belt along a longitudinally running edge of the envelope at the level of the corresponding length marking. The provision of length markings on the front side of the pallet belt can make it much easier to set a desired pallet belt width.

In order to facilitate a precise turning over of the pallet belt along a longitudinally extending edge of the envelope, the pallet belt expediently has longitudinally running coordination seams. A user can then selectively turn or fold the pallet belt along a coordination seam.

A second aspect of the invention relates to a packaging system for packaging palletized goods, comprising (i) pallet packaging with a pallet belt, with which the palletized goods can be completely enclosed, and a closure arrangement for closing the pallet belt, which completely encloses the palletized goods, by detachably connecting two end sections at opposite ends of the pallet belt; and (ii) a wrapping aid for holding an end of the pallet belt during the wrapping process. The pallet packaging is preferably a pallet packaging according to the first aspect of the invention.

With the help of such a packaging system, the packaging process can be made considerably easier.

The packaging aid is expediently set up to hold one end of the pallet belt in such a way that it does not slip during the packaging process. In particular, the packaging aid can be set up to hold one end of the pallet belt in such a way that the pallet belt is wrapped around the palletized goods and the end portion at the end opposite to the held end can be connected to the end portion at the held end. This means that two users are not required to pack palletized goods. At the same time, it is no longer necessary for a user to improvise when shifting the palletized goods with the pallet belt, for example pinching one end of the pallet belt between palletized goods.

The packaging aid has a base and a support rod which runs vertically and is fastened to the base when the base is anchored to the pallet. The stand allows the packaging aid to stand securely, while the pallet belt can be attached to the holding rod conveniently for a user at the same time.

In order to achieve a particularly secure footing, the foot is preferably designed to be pushed in between two pallet feet. In this respect, the base can be set up for detachable anchoring on a pallet.

In order to achieve a particularly simple and convenient attachment of the pallet belt to the support bar, the support bar is provided with retaining means. For example, the holding bar can have one or more hooks, which are expediently regularly spaced from one another. Snap hooks or fastening eyelets of the pallet packaging can be hooked or threaded into such hooks.

A third aspect of the invention relates to a packaging method for packaging palletized goods, in particular using a packaging system according to the second aspect of the invention. Such a packaging method comprises: (i) securing a packaging aid to a pallet; (ii) attaching one end of a pallet belt to the packaging aid; (iii) enclosing goods palletized on the pallet with the pallet belt; (iv) closing the pallet belt by connecting two end portions at opposite ends of the pallet belt; (v) detaching the end of the pallet belt from the wrapping aid; and (vi) removing the wrapper from the pallet.

With such a packaging method, the packaging operation can be carried out conveniently and reliably.

To secure the packaging aid to the pallet, a foot of the packaging aid is pushed in between two pallet feet. On the one hand, the packaging aid can be anchored to the pallet in this way. On the other hand, this prevents a user from tripping over the base of the packaging aid during packaging. In this respect, this can increase operational reliability. In addition, anchoring the packaging aid in this way allows the palletized item to be enclosed with greater tension and thus improved securing of the item.

Alternatively, to secure the packaging aid, the packaging aid can also simply be pushed up to the pallet, in particular to a corner of the pallet. In order to enable a stable stand of the packaging aid, a weighted, i. H. a ballast weight comprehensive, base preferred. Of course, a base weighted in this way can also be designed to be pushed in between two pallet bases.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to figures. Insofar as this is expedient, elements with the same effect are provided with the same reference symbols. The invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the figures—not even in relation to functional features. The previous description as well as the following description of the figures contain numerous features, some of which are combined into several in the dependent subclaims. However, the person skilled in the art will also consider these features, like all the other features disclosed above and in the following description of the figures, individually and combine them to form further meaningful combinations. In particular, all of the features mentioned can each be combined individually and in any suitable combination with the pallet packaging according to the first aspect of the invention, the packaging system according to the second aspect of the invention and the packaging method according to the third aspect of the invention.

• 1 ein Beispiel einer Palettenverpackung in einer Vorderansicht;
• 2 ein Beispiel der in 1 gezeigten Palettenverpackung in einer Rückansicht;
• 3 ein Beispiel eines Verpackungssystems; und
• 4 ein Beispiel einer Verpackungshilfe.

They show, at least partially schematically:

• 1 an example of a pallet packaging in a front view;
• 2 an example of the in 1 shown pallet packaging in a rear view;
• 3 an example of a packaging system; and
• 4 an example of a packing aid.

1 shows an example of a pallet packaging 1 in a front view. The pallet packaging has a pallet belt 2, with which the palletized goods can be completely enclosed, and a closure arrangement 3 for closing the pallet belt 2, which completely encloses the palletized goods, by detachably connecting two end sections 4a, 4b at opposite ends 2a, 2b of the pallet belt 2. In addition a width change arrangement 5 is provided see for stepless adjustment of the width B of the pallet belt 2. In the front view, a pallet belt front side V is visible. If the pallet belt 2 encloses palletized goods, the front side of the pallet belt V is expediently turned away from the palletized goods.

One end section 4a is preferably defined by Velcro strips 6a, shown hatched, running lengthwise to the pallet belt 2, ie parallel to the longitudinal extent D indicated by the double arrow. The Velcro strips 6a are arranged on the front side V of the pallet belt. The end section 4a is in 1 indicated by a broken line running transversely to the pallet belt 2 . For reasons of clarity, only one of the Velcro strips 6a is provided with a reference number.

Analogous to this, the other end section 4b is preferably defined by Velcro strips which run longitudinally to the pallet belt and are arranged on a pallet belt rear side (see FIG 2 ). Even if these Velcro straps in 1 are not visible, the end portion 4b is also indicated by a dashed line.

The two end sections 4a, 4b are expediently spaced apart in the longitudinal extent D such that when palletized goods are surrounded by the pallet belt 2, one end section 4a is arranged under the other end section 4b, and preferably essentially congruently with it. In the area of the two end sections 4a, 4b, the front side V of the pallet belt can then lie opposite the back side of the pallet belt. As a result, the Velcro strips 4a can interact with the Velcro strips (not visible here) on the back of the pallet belt and reliably close the pallet belt 2 .

Optionally, in addition to the longitudinal Velcro strips 4a on the pallet belt front side V, a pallet belt broad side edge 7a, i. H. Velcro tape 8a running transversely to the pallet belt 2 or to the longitudinal extent D is provided. With this transverse Velcro strip 8a, a detachable connection between the end sections 4a, 4b can also be produced if, when enclosing the palletized goods, a transverse offset, i. H. an offset transverse to the pallet belt 2 should occur.

Alternatively or in addition to the Velcro strips 4a and/or 8a, a plurality of fastening eyelets 9a can also be provided in one end section 4a. These fastening eyelets 9a can be used for fastening to a packaging aid and are therefore expediently arranged directly along the broad side edge 7a of the pallet belt. In other words, the fastening eyelets 9a are arranged on the outside, in particular in relation to the longitudinal Velcro strips 6a and/or the transverse Velcro strip 8a, which can considerably simplify threading the fastening eyelets 9a into corresponding holding means on the packaging aid, for example.

As in 1 shown, it is conceivable to also provide such fastening eyelets 9b in the other end section 4b. The arrangement of the fastening eyes 9b in the other end section 4b preferably corresponds to the arrangement of the fastening eyes 9a in the one end section 4a.

In order to make it easier for a user to collapse or fold the pallet belt 2, for example for storage purposes, folding marks 13 can be attached along a pallet belt longitudinal side edge 12a, 12b on the pallet belt front V or on the pallet belt rear. For reasons of clarity, only one of the folding marks 13 is provided with a reference number.

It is advantageous if a mailing pocket 14 is attached to the pallet belt front side V, in which shipping or warehouse receipts or other papers relating to the packaged goods can be kept. This mailing bag 14 is preferably arranged in that end region 4b which, on the front side V of the pallet belt, is not part of the closure arrangement 3, i. H. no Velcro straps 6a, 8a contains.

A maximum width of the pallet belt 2 is determined by the length of the pallet belt broad side edges 7a, 7b, which can be 170 cm, for example. This maximum width can be reduced by stretching the pallet belt 2 along at least one longitudinal cover edge 10a, 10b, which is 1 are drawn in as dash-dotted lines purely for illustrative purposes, are turned over or folded. In this respect, the cover edges 10a, 10b can also be referred to as folded edges.

The width change arrangement 5 is provided in order to stabilize the width B of the pallet belt 2 achieved by the folding, ie to prevent the folded sections of the pallet belt 2 from slipping relative to one another. Expediently, the width change arrangement 5 has a plurality of Velcro strips 11a which run transversely to the pallet belt 2 and which are arranged on the front side V of the pallet belt. The Velcro strips 11a are preferably in the longitudinal extension D between the two end regions 4a, 4b, in particular between the Velcro final parts of the closure assembly 3, arranged. For reasons of clarity, only one of the Velcro strips 11a is provided with a reference number.

If the front side of the pallet belt V is turned over by an edge 10a so that a section of the front side of the belt V lies opposite another section of the front side of the belt V, each of the Velcro strips 11a can interact with itself in sections. In this respect, it is advantageous if the Velcro strips 11a are designed to be double-acting, i. H. as a so-called 2-in-1 Velcro tape.

The width B of the pallet belt 2 achieved in this way can also be stabilized by the transverse Velcro strip 8a in one end region 4a. In this respect, the transverse Velcro strip 8a can also be part of the width change arrangement 5 .

In order to make it easier for the user to set a specific width B, length markings 15 can be attached to the pallet belt front side V. For example, the width B, which is achieved by turning over the pallet belt 2 at the level of the corresponding length marking 15, can be printed, sewn, embroidered or applied in some other way to the front side V of the pallet belt. For reasons of clarity, only one of the length markings 15 is provided with a reference number.

By turning over the pallet belt 2 once, the width B can be reduced to half the maximum width. The cover edge 10a then lies centrally between two opposite pallet belt longitudinal side edges 12a, 12b (not shown). In order to be able to reliably fix the folded pallet belt sections, in particular over the entire width B, the Velcro strips 11a expediently run from one longitudinal side edge 12a of the pallet belt to the opposite longitudinal side edge 12b of the pallet belt.

In order to be able to reduce the width B even further, the width change arrangement 5 preferably also has transverse Velcro strips on the back of the pallet belt 2, as shown in FIG 2 shown and described below.

2 shows pallet packaging 1 1 in a rear view so that a pallet belt rear R is visible. Here too, the two end regions 4a, 4b at the opposite ends 2a, 2b of the pallet belt 2 are indicated by dashed lines. It can be seen how the end area 4b is preferably defined by transverse Velcro strips 6b of the closure arrangement 3. For reasons of clarity, only one of the Velcro strips 6b is provided with a reference number.

In comparison with 1 can 2 it can also be seen that the two end sections 4a, 4b on the pallet belt front and back V, R are expediently constructed with mirror symmetry. Correspondingly, a Velcro strip 8b preferably runs transversely to the pallet belt 2 in the end area 4b on the rear side of the pallet belt R along the broad side edge 7b of the pallet belt.

The related to 1 already mentioned transverse Velcro strips 11b of the width change arrangement 5 are preferably arranged corresponding to the transverse Velcro strips 11a on the pallet belt front V with respect to their position in the longitudinal extension D of the pallet belt 2 . The Velcro strips 11b expediently run on the pallet belt rear side R from one of the two pallet belt longitudinal side edges 12b to an intermediate area between the pallet belt longitudinal side edges 12a, 12b.

The pallet belt 2 can thereby twice, i. H. around two envelope edges 10a, 10b, so that a section of the pallet belt front V faces a section of the pallet belt rear R, in which the transverse Velcro strips 11b are arranged. For this purpose, the pallet belt 2 is expediently wrapped around the pallet belt longitudinal side edge 12b, which is adjoined by the Velcro strips 11b. In other words, the pallet belt 2 is expediently turned over in such a way that the turning edge 10a corresponds to the longitudinal side edge 12b of the pallet belt. Each of the Velcro strips 11a on the front side V of the pallet belt can thereby interact at least in sections with one of the Velcro strips 11b on the rear side R of the pallet belt and thus stabilize the set width B of the pallet belt 2 .

In order to enable a connection of the two end sections 4a, 4b even when the pallet belt 2 is folded over, at least one transversely extending Velcro strap 16 is provided on the pallet belt rear side R, also in the end section 4a. In other words, in addition to the longitudinal Velcro strips 6a and the transverse Velcro strip 8a, the closure arrangement 3 can also run transversely on the pallet belt front side R in an end section 4a on the pallet belt rear side R of the cover Velcro 16 have in this end portion 4a.

If the pallet belt is folded over, for example, around the folded edge 10a, so that a section of the pallet belt front side V is opposite another section of the pallet belt front side V (i.e. the pallet belt front side V is folded “on itself” at least in sections), part of the longitudinal Velcro straps 6a will be in the end section 4a opposite. This part of the longitudinally running Velcro strips 4a can no longer interact with the corresponding Velcro strips 4b on the pallet belt rear side R when the end sections 4a, 4b are brought into contact. Therefore, the cover Velcro strip 16 is expediently provided, which is turned outwards in sections by the folding and can take over the function of the covered part of the longitudinally running Velcro strips 4a.

The problem that at least part of the front side of the pallet belt V is covered when the pallet belt is turned over to set the width B can also be solved in 1 mailing bag 14a shown relate. Therefore, at least one mailing pocket 14b is preferably also provided on the pallet belt rear side R. This at least one mailing bag 14b is expediently arranged on the rear side R of the pallet belt in the same end area 4b as the mailing bag 14a on the front side V of the pallet belt.

So that, regardless of how much of the pallet belt 2 is or will be handled, a part of the mailing bag 14b on the pallet belt rear side R is visible or accessible, as in 2 shown at least one mailing bag 14b between the longitudinal Velcro strips 6b can be arranged. Alternatively, only one mailing bag subdivided, in particular by the longitudinal Velcro strips 6b, can be provided (not shown). The provision of several mailing bags 14b or a subdivision of a single (long) mailing bag is advantageous so that the papers relating to the palletized goods can be inserted where they are visible, regardless of the envelope condition of the pallet belt 2, i.e. regardless of the width B set not slip.

If only a single subdivided mailing bag is provided, an extension on the rear side R of the pallet belt is expedient, at least over a large part of the maximum width of the pallet belt 2 . For example, the at least one mailer 14b on the pallet belt back R can extend from one longitudinal side edge 12a of the pallet belt to the other longitudinal side edge 12b of the pallet belt, or at least over at least 80%, preferably at least 90%, of the maximum pallet belt width.

3 shows an example of a packaging system 50 for packaging palletized goods 60. The packaging system 50 can be used to carry out a method 100 for packaging the palletized goods 60.

The packaging system 50 has a pallet packaging 1 and a packaging aid 51 for holding an end 2a of a pallet belt 2 of the pallet packaging 1 during the packaging process. For illustration shows 3 a state in which the pallet belt 2 only partially encloses the palletized good 60 circumferentially. To completely enclose the palletized goods 60 in a method step S4 of the packaging method 100, the pallet belt 2 must be connected by detachably connecting a section 4a at the end 2a held by the packaging aid 51 to a section 4b at the “free” end 2b.

The packaging aid 51 has a base 52 and a vertically running support rod 53 fastened to it. To pack the palletized item 60, the packaging aid 51 is first secured, in particular anchored, in a method step S1 to a pallet 70 on which the item 60 is palletized. To do this, the base 52 is inserted between two pallet feet (see 4 ).

In a further method step S2, the end 2a of the pallet belt 2 is attached to the packaging aid 51. For this purpose, the pallet belt 2 can be fixed with the end 2a in corresponding holding means (see 4 ) of the holding rod 53 are hung or threaded. For this purpose, the pallet belt 2 expediently has a plurality of fastening eyelets (see 1 and 2 ) and/or two snap hooks attached to the pallet belt 2, which can be engaged with corresponding eyelets or hooks on the holding rod 53.

In a further method step S3, the palletized item 60 is surrounded by the pallet belt 2.

After the already described closing of the pallet belt 2 in method step S4, the pallet belt 2 can be detached from the packaging aid 51 in a further method step S5 and the packaging aid 51 can be removed from the pallet 70 in a further method step S6.

4 shows an example of a packaging aid 51. The packaging aid 51 has a base 52 and a holding rod 53 which is attached to the base 52. The stand 52 is more convenient wise set up to secure the packaging aid 51 on a pallet 70, which is only partially shown here. As a result, the packaging aid 51 can be placed in a stable position, even if the holding bar 53 is holding one end of a pallet belt with the aid of holding means 54 .

In the present example, the holding means 54 are designed as hooks, so that fastening eyelets (see 1 and 2 ) of the pallet belt can be hung. For reasons of clarity, only one of the holding means 54 is provided with a reference number.

In principle, it is conceivable for the holding means 54 to be adjustable in height. For this purpose, the holding means 50 can be guided in a rail on the holding rod 53, for example. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide several fastening locations along the retaining rod 53, for example in the form of bores, to which the retaining means 54 can be inserted or clipped or in some other way (detachably) fastened.

In the present example, the base 52 is designed to be pushed in at least in sections between two pallet feet 71a, 71b. For this purpose, the base 52 expediently has a base 55, in particular an elongate one. A width of the base 55 preferably corresponds to the width of the space between the two pallet feet 71a, 71b. The packaging aid 51 can be anchored to the pallet 70 by inserting the base 52 between the pallet feet 71a, 71b. It is preferred that the base 55 can be inserted up to 20 cm, but at least up to 15 cm, into the space between the pallet feet 71a, 71b.

As an alternative or in addition to the base 55, the base 51 can have a ballast weight 56 in order to achieve additional stability. The ballast weight 56 is expediently - as in 4 shown - located at one end of the base 55 while the support rod 53 is attached to the opposite end of the base 55. In principle, however, it is also conceivable to dispense with the base 55 so that the holding rod 53 is attached directly to the ballast weight 56 .

Reference List

1

pallet packing

2

pallet belt

2a, 2b

End

3

shutter assembly

4a, 4b

end section

5

width change arrangement

6a, 6b

longitudinal Velcro

7a, 7b

Pallet belt broad side edge

8a, 8b

transverse Velcro strap

9a, 9b

attachment eyelet

10a, 10b

cover edge

11a, 11b

transverse Velcro strap

12a, 12b

Pallet belt long side edge

13

fold mark

14a, 14b

shipping bag

15

length marking

16

Envelope Velcro

50

packaging system

51

packing help

52

stand

53

support rod

54

holding means

55

Base

56

ballast weight

60

palletized goods

70

palette

71a, 71b

pallet foot

B

Broad

D

longitudinal extent

V

front

R

back

100

packaging process

S1-S6

process steps

Claims (12)

Pallet packaging (1) for packaging palletized goods (60), having - a pallet belt (2) with which the palletized goods (60) can be completely enclosed, and - a closure arrangement (3) for closing the palletized goods (60) completely enclosed Pallet belt (2) by detachably connecting two end sections (4a, 4b) at opposite ends (2a, 2b) of the pallet belt (2), the closure arrangement (3) having a Velcro fastener, - a width change arrangement (5) for steplessly adjusting a width (B) of the pallet belt (2), characterized in that the width change arrangement (5) for detachably connecting two opposite one another, by turning over the pallet belt (2) along one sections of a pallet belt front side (V) and/or a pallet belt back side (R) obtained from the longitudinally running envelope edge (10a, 10b). Pallet packaging (1) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the closure arrangement (3) has a first hook and loop fastener part, which is arranged in one of the end sections (4a) on a pallet belt front side (V), and a second hook and loop fastener part, which is arranged in the other of the end sections (4b) on a pallet belt back side (R ) is arranged. Pallet packaging (1) according to one of Claims 1 or 2 , characterized in that the closure arrangement (3) has in the end sections (4a, 4b) a plurality of Velcro strips (6a, 6b) which run parallel to one another and along the pallet belt (2) and which are arranged at regular intervals from one another in such a way that each Velcro strip (6a ) in one end section (4a) cooperates in pairs with a Velcro strip (6b) from the other end section (4b) when the pallet belt (2) completely encloses the palletized goods (60). Pallet packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure arrangement (3) in the end sections (4a, 4b) in each case at least one directly along a respective pallet belt broad side edge (7a, 7b) continuously from a pallet belt long side edge (12a) to a opposite pallet belt longitudinal side edge (12b) running Velcro (8a, 8b). Pallet packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the width change arrangement (5) on a pallet belt front side (V) has several Velcro strips (11a) running transversely to the pallet belt (2) and parallel to one another, which are regularly spaced apart from one another in such a way that each Velcro strip (11a) interacts with itself at least in sections when the pallet belt (2) is folded over along a longitudinally extending edge (10a, 10b) in such a way that one section of the pallet belt front side (V) faces another section of the pallet belt front side (V). Pallet packaging (1) according to claim 5 , characterized in that the width change arrangement (5) on a pallet belt back (R) has several Velcro strips (11b) running transversely to the pallet belt (2) and parallel to one another, which are regularly spaced from one another in such a way that each Velcro strip (11b) is at least partially and in pairs cooperates with a Velcro strip (11a) on the pallet belt front (V) when the pallet belt (2) is folded over along two longitudinal folded edges (10a, 10b) in such a way that a section of the pallet belt front (V) corresponds to another section of the pallet belt rear (R) opposite. Pallet packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the width change arrangement (5) on a pallet belt front side (V) and on a pallet belt rear side (R) has several Velcro strips (11a, 11b) running transversely to the pallet belt (2) and parallel to one another. which are regularly spaced from one another, with - the Velcro strips (11a) on the front side (V) of the pallet belt extending from a longitudinal side edge (12a) of the pallet belt to an opposite longitudinal side edge (12b) of the pallet belt, and - the Velcro strips (11b) on the rear side (R) of the pallet belt extend from one of the longitudinal side edges (12a, 12b) of the pallet belt to an intermediate region lying between the two longitudinal side edges (12a, 12b) of the pallet belt. Pallet packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length of the pallet belt (2) between the two end sections (4a, 4b) is measured at 367 cm in such a way that the two end sections (4a, 4b) are essentially congruent on top of one another lie when the pallet belt (2) completely encloses the goods (60) palletized on a Euro pallet. Pallet packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a plurality of fastening eyelets (9a, 9b) let into the pallet belt (2) and arranged in the two end sections (4a, 4b) directly along a respective broad side edge (7a, 7b) of the pallet belt and are regularly spaced apart. Pallet packaging (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pallet belt (2) has longitudinal coordination seams. Packaging system (50) for packaging palletized goods (60), having - a pallet packaging (1) with a pallet belt (2) with which the palletized goods (60) can be completely enclosed, and a closure arrangement (3) for closing the palletized goods (60) fully enclosing pallet belt (2) by detachably connecting two end sections (4a, 4b) at opposite ends (2a, 2b) of the pallet belt (2), and - A packaging aid (51) for holding one end (2a, 2b) of the pallet belt (2) during the packaging process, characterized in that the packaging aid (51) has a base (52) for detachable anchoring on a pallet (70) and a holding bar (53) attached to the base (52) and running vertically when the base (52) is anchored to the pallet (70), which is provided with holding means (54) for holding one end (2a, 2b) of the pallet belt (2). is. Packaging method (100) for packaging palletized goods (60), in particular using a packaging system (50) according to claim 11 , comprising: - Securing (S1) a packaging aid (51) on a pallet (70) by inserting a base of the packaging aid between two pallet feet; - Fastening (S2) one end (2a, 2b) of a pallet belt (2) to the packaging aid (51); - Enclosing (S3) on the pallet (70) palletized goods (60) with the pallet belt (2); - closing (S4) the pallet belt (2) by connecting two end portions (4a, 4b) at opposite ends (2a, 2b) of the pallet belt (2); - Detaching (S5) the end (2a, 2b) of the pallet belt (2) from the packaging aid (51); and - removing (S6) the packaging aid (51) from the pallet (70).

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