DE202007016902U1 - Foldable transport and storage facility - Google Patents

Abstract

Folding transport and storage device, comprising a box-shaped frame with an interior for receiving / storage of non-stackable objects, a walk-in floor surface and the interior comprising hinged side surfaces with a door assembly, characterized in that
The side surfaces (2; 3) are subdivided horizontally and a lower region (A) and an upper region (B) are formed,
The lower region (A) is arranged by the bottom surface (1.2) horizontal frame-like comprehensive spars (5, 6) and on the corner vertical spar sections (9.1) with defined lengths and end regions,
The upper region (B) is formed from vertical frames adapted to the lower region (A) and made up of parts of interconnected horizontal bars (7; 7.1; 8; 8.1) and vertical bars (9);
• between the end portions of the spar sections (9.1) and portions of horizontal spars of the region (B) joints (15) are arranged, whereby the respective region (B) of the side surfaces (2; 3) after the interior (1.1) is folded down ;. ..

Description

The Invention relates to a hinged transport and storage device, comprising a box-shaped Frame with an interior for receiving / storing non-stackable Objects, one walk-in floor space and the interior comprehensive and in these hinged side surfaces with a door arrangement.

The Invention is preferably applicable to the transport and / or the Storage of non and / or difficult stackable items, for example of clothing or made-up parts of any kind, for the purpose of transport and / or the storage in the frame to corresponding support elements Holding devices are arranged hanging with recordings, and the rack after discharge to reduce its volume on the floor surface is collapsible.

For the transport and / or the storage of larger quantities most diverse objects and products are box-shaped Facilities known, for example, in the form of a grid box to be provided.

Usually These boxes will be for the Transport of small parts and comparatively small products and other products, such as jerseys, textiles, etc., used, which individually, in pairs or in fixed quantities in foil envelopes and / or cardboard boxes are packed.

These In turn, packaging in correspondingly larger quantities is further packed in bulk packaging, such as boxes or the like, housed, which depends on their size in turn For example, in grid boxes of the type mentioned or in general known containers or similar closed containers, be stacked.

The lattice boxes mentioned have a comparatively small loading volume on and are stackable, which is why they still in the empty state a comparatively huge Storage space, a big one load area on appropriate vehicles or in warehouses require.

A grid box of the type mentioned is for example from the DE 43 15 040 A1 known, which consists of a bottom frame and longitudinal and transverse side rails, which are placed on the one hand on the floor frame or erected on the other hand and releasably connected on the corner side.

From the DE-PS 1 192 970 is a collapsible, box-like large container with a container bottom and a lid and known with side walls which are hinged together such that the side walls and the lid come to lie one above the other on the container bottom.

The Lattice boxes of the aforementioned type have the disadvantage that they exclusively for comparatively small amounts of stackable packaging or similar products and not for not stackable items or products are used.

From the DE 203 07 605 U1 a transport container with suspension rails and locking cam is known in which at least one longitudinally extending suspension rail is arranged in the upper region, can be suspended on the load and conveyed within the transport container, wherein the charge can be fixed or pivoted by a blocking element with a locking cam.

Of the aforementioned transport container is indeed for the use for the transport of predominantly non-staple goods and designed as a rigid structure, which he does not in size changeable and mainly as a cooling trailer for the Truck transport from Slaughter products is suitable.

From the DE 201 07 994 U1 a device for storage and transport of objects is known with a bottom platform with receptacles for support member of a lifting device having box-shaped housing having a plurality of separate, all-round lockable receiving chambers with door-like, openable side wall parts with a central locking.

These Device also has a disadvantage in that especially for empty runs due to the non-reducible Dimensions a big one Vo lumen and a comparatively large footprint in a corresponding vehicle or storage room available have to be asked.

Of the Invention has for its object to provide a device which for the transport as well as for the storage of mostly Non-stackable products or goods is suitable and the Purpose of the empty transport occupies a comparatively small volume.

The Task is according to the invention solved with the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are in the dependent dependent claims described.

One Advantage of the solution according to the invention exists in particular, that the frame due to a comparatively huge Volume or capacity suitable for receiving non-stackable products of any kind and is flexible.

Thereby is it possible, on the one hand, the frame to its loading in the open state initially independent of appropriate means of transport, such as trucks and the like, directly at the place of manufacture or completion To load and manipulate products and then to the tick of To load or unload transports in / on appropriate means of transport in usual Containers of appropriate size to use or to store, for example, the intermediate storage of the products.

One Another advantage of the invention is that the frame after corresponding use can be reduced to a minimum, which this is self-stackable and if required larger amount / number of racks transport and / or Storage space and costs are saved.

The Invention is described below with reference to an embodiment and with reference a drawing closer explained. In the drawing show:

1 a side view of a frame according to the invention in the open position;

2 a plan view of the frame;

3 a front view of the frame;

4 a simplified representation of locking arrangements for the vertical spars;

5 a receptacle for a support element and

6 a frame in folded position.

In the 1 is a frame according to the invention with the position 1 characterized.

Like in the 1 in conjunction with the 2 and 3 is shown, the frame has 1 an interior 1.1 on, on its underside according to the drawing a not shown, for example, rectangular bottom surface 1.2 that has side faces 2 and 3 includes and which of a drawing according to the right arranged, frontal door assembly 4 limited closable.

The frame 1 In terms of its dimensions, it is essentially designed so that it can be driven on and off, which is why the floor area 1.2 , the wall-shaped side surfaces 2 and 3 and the door arrangement 4 are designed to be resilient and stable.

The door arrangement 4 is according to the version two-lobed with door wings 4.1 ( 3 ), and on the one hand as access or access, for example, for a not shown, movable lifting device or the like, in the interior 1.1 in and on the other hand designed so that the interior 1.1 is closable.

As continues from the 1 is recognizable, are on the frame 1 or in the interior 1.1 a comparatively small lower area A and a comparatively large upper area B are provided.

The lower area B is composed of a frame-shaped and the bottom surface 1.2 comprehensive Holmen 5 and 6 formed, which for example consist of a box-shaped light metal or steel profile and are connected to each other at their corner-side connections in a suitable manner, and wherein the bottom surface 1.2 is arranged corresponding to the frame thus formed or connected to this also in a suitable manner.

Like from the 1 with reference to the 2 is still recognizable, the upper region B in an analogous manner to the spars 5 and 6 in a horizontal arrangement in the same position and frame-shaped spars 7 . 8th and 7.1 . 8.1 on which by vertical spars 9 arranged in a mutually parallel spaced position and over cut-to-length spar sections 9.1 preferably with the at the bottom surface 1.2 located Holmen 5 and 6 are in turn defined in the area of their corner joints.

The on the right according to the drawing in the 1 provided and the frame 1 two door leaves can be closed at the front 4.1 ( 3 ) of the door assembly 4 are also essentially made of frame-shaped spars 10 . 10.1 . 11 . 11.1 and 12 preferably constructed identical.

The doors 41 , are according to this embodiment in each case at a door assembly 4 comprehensive frame 13 respectively. 13.1 Made of suitable profile material by conventional hinge arrangements 14 centrally hinged and pivotally mounted to the outside.

In the 1 and 3 are at the respective vertical spar sections between the areas A and B unspecified separation points put, which by joints 15 with the respective and according to the drawing over lying parts of the side surfaces 2 and 3 or door leaf 4.1 and the frame 13 are hingedly connected.

The joints 15 are here arranged so that each hinged thereto faces according to the interior 1.1 are foldable in, for example, from a to d defined order.

The defining the area A, upper end portions of the vertical spar sections can this with a comparatively large height in accordance with the Holmquerschnitten and the folding sequence length relative to the bottom surface 1.1 be provided in order to arrange the respective parts lying parallel one above the other ( 6 ).

In the 4 is schematically a safety device 16 shown, each at a suitable position next to the respective joint 15 are attached to the separation points between the spar sections and adjacent parts, and the vertical fixation of the articulated Holmverbindungen and the preparation of the stability of the frame 1 serve.

The mentioned door arrangement 4 is for example also by means of a door lock 17 and one or more stops 17.1 on the spar 12 or the frame 13 fixable.

As further from the 1 and 3 is recognizable, are at the bottom U of the bottom surface 1.2 or the spars 5 on the one hand, for example, at least one role 18 and on the other side at least one support 19 arranged, eliminating the frame 1 on the one hand stable stored and on the other hand by corresponding lifting of the opposite side and the use of suitable funding (not shown) is movable.

In addition, according to the described embodiment at a suitable position on the underside U in the region of the door assembly 4 guides 20 provided, for example, for receiving the frame 1 by a floor conveyor, such as a lifting device, not shown, is suitable.

As well as from the 1 and 2 it is apparent in the interior 1.1 of the frame 1 preferred at each of the Seine areas 2 at least one by a strut 21 fixable holding device 22 intended.

The holding devices 22 For example, are formed from a flat shape profile, in the respective surface a number of shots 23 ( 5 ) are provided in opposite to each other the same arrangement.

In each case two horizontally and vertically arranged opposite each other 23 is according to their position or arrangement with respect to the ground surface 1.2 at least one the interior 1.1 transverse, rod-shaped support element 24 with a lock 25 used for example for receiving a variety of non-stackable products.

The holding devices are preferred 22 on the side surfaces 2 detachable or changeable or in a suitable manner to the spars 7 and 7.1 slidably disposed, resulting in single or a plurality of respective holding devices 22 in the interior 1.1 move in one of the directions, as in the 2 through the position 26 is indicated by way of example.

In the 4 is simplified a safety device 26 represented, for example, as a bayonet lock, if necessary in conjunction with an additional locking device (not shown in detail) between a respective end region of the vertical spar section 9.1 ; 10.1 or the frame section 13.1 and each with this over the joint 15 hinged connected section corresponding part of the frame 1 is connected releasably and lockable.

The possible folding direction of respective parts of the frame 1 is defined by a tilting axis K, which depends on the arrangement or position of the respective joint 15 on the frame 1 offset by 90 °, and wherein the safety device 26 is arranged so that it does not hinder the folding process.

In the 5 is a simplified recording 23 for the corresponding side of a support element 24 represented, in the elongated portion of a lock 25 for fixing the support element 24 in the frame 1 releasably engage.

In the 6 is a frame 1 shown in detail, in which the side surfaces 2 ; 3 and the door arrangement 4 with the respective section of the frame 13 in the folded state on the floor surface 1.3 are stored.

Through multiple use and appropriate arrangement of holding devices 22 and carrying elements 24 For example, in the immediate vicinity of the place of manufacture or completion or shipment are large numbers of corresponding products in the rack 1 to arrange, which can be manipulated in a simple manner and for shipping and transport to appropriate open or closed vehicles with Box bodies or can be loaded in containers.

Advantageously, the frame 1 To protect the products from weathering additionally covered by films or other suitable means or massively rebuilt safety technology, whereby the application can be extended accordingly.

It is also possible to use the frame 1 be used by appropriate design and conversion as a cold room or provided for use in a cooling device for the transport and / or storage of slaughtered meat.

1

frame

1.1

inner space

1.2

floor area

2

Side surface, longitudinal

3

Side surface, transverse

4

door assembly

4.1

door

5

Holm, above

6

Holm, below

7

Longeron, above

7.1

Longeron, below

8th

Transverse spar, above

8.1

Transverse spar, below

9

vertical Holm

9.1

Holm section vertical

10

vertical Holm

10.1

Holm section vertical

11

Transverse spar, above

11.1

Transverse spar, below

12

transverse spar

13

frame

13.1

vertical frame section

14

hinge

15

joint

16

fuse assembly

17

door lock

17.1

attack

18

role

19

support

20

guide

21

strut

22

holder

23

admission

24

carrying member

25

lock

26

displacement direction

a-d

folding sequence respective parts

A

lower Area, room

B

Oberer Area, room

C

Lower door surface

D

Upper door surface

K

Tilt plane / folding direction

S

swivel range

U

bottom

Claims (8)

Folding transport and storage device, comprising a box-shaped frame with an interior for receiving / storing non-stackable objects, a walk-in floor surface and the interior comprising hinged side surfaces with a door assembly, characterized in that • the side surfaces ( 2 ; 3 ) are defined horizontally defined and a lower portion (A) and an upper portion (B) are formed, • the lower portion (A) through the bottom surface ( 1.2 ) horizontal frame-shaped comprehensive spars ( 5 ; 6 ) and on the corner vertical strut sections ( 9.1 ) are arranged with defined lengths and end areas, • the upper area (B) of vertical frames adapted to the lower area (A) and made up of parts of interconnected horizontal bars (FIG. 7 ; 7.1 ; 8th ; 8.1 ) and vertical bars ( 9 ) is formed; Between the end regions of the spar sections ( 9.1 ) and sections of horizontal spars of the region (B) joints ( 15 ) are arranged, whereby the respective area (B) of the side surfaces ( 2 ; 3 ) to the interior ( 1.1 ) is hinged out; • the door arrangement ( 4 ) a horizontally divided and connected to the bottom surface frame ( 13 ) and at least one door ( 4.1 ), which is formed of a lower partial surface (C) and an upper partial surface (D); • the partial surface (C) a horizontal spar ( 12 ) with vertical spar sections ( 12.1 ) having; • the partial surface (D) frame-shaped interconnected, horizontal spars ( 11 ; 11.1 ) and vertical spars ( 10 ) having; • the door arrangement ( 4 ) on the frame ( 13 ) by appropriate joint arrangements ( 14 ) is hinged hinged; • the vertical parts of the frame ( 13 ) Frame sections ( 13.1 ) of defined length; • the frame ( 13 ) with the respective frame section ( 13.1 ) and the end region of the respective spar section ( 12.1 ) with the junction of the spars ( 10 ; 11.1 ) by one joint ( 15 ), whereby the frame ( 13 ) and the door ( 4.1 ) partly after the interior ( 1.1 ) are hinged out; • the vertical bars or the vertical parts of the frame at the respective joint ( 15 ) by at least one safety device ( 16 ) are vertically fixable; • the frame ( 1 ) is movably mounted. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the respective vertical spar sections are arranged so that in the folded position of the frame ( 1 ) the corresponding areas / areas of the side surfaces ( 2 ), the side surface ( 3 ), the door arrangement ( 4 ) and the frame ( 13 ) lie parallel to each other. Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the respective safety device ( 16 ) is preferably arranged on a perpendicular to the folding direction (K) lying side of respective spars. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that in the interior ( 1.1 ) elongated holding devices ( 22 ) with pictures ( 23 ) for in this lockable, bar-shaped support elements ( 24 ) are arranged. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the holding devices ( 22 ) in a vertical position preferably at the spars ( 7 ) and ( 7.1 ) are arranged and horizontally displaceable and / or positionally fixed to these. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the frame ( 1 ) by appropriate means after unilateral discharge by at least one roller ( 18 ) is movable. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the interior ( 1.1 ) or the frame ( 1 ) preferably adapted to a loading area and / or a loading space of a vehicle (truck) or a (large) container, on the one hand for receiving corresponding, non-stackable items, such as garments or the like., For transporting and / or storage of the items a room form opened and secured and on the other hand in the interior ( 1.1 ) is collapsible into it. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the frame ( 1 ) is covered with foils, tarpaulins or the like or suitably solid and / or clad with insulating agents.