DE202007017886U1 - Load carriers, in particular containers or racks for the transport and storage of goods - Google Patents

Abstract

The carrier (1) has a base frame (2) and a base or a slide construction (3) with poles (4) that are formed perpendicular to the frame, where the frame has a radio device (A). Load carrier sides (E1-E4) produce a radio connection between a radio device (B), which is separated from the carrier and having a writing-reading device with antennas (B1, B2), and the radio device (A), which consists of a radio microchip with antenna. The radio device (A) is protectively fastened on a lower surface of the frame, or is arranged within the base or the slide of the base or slide construction.

Description

The The invention relates to a load carrier, in particular container or Frame for the transport and storage of goods, with a base frame and with a foot or skid construction with several, approximately perpendicular to the frame trained post, wherein the base frame at least one radio device having.

When It is already known in the prior art that for unambiguous identification an object in the case of load carriers, especially in containers or Racks for the transport and / or storage of goods, in the logistics several technologies are in use: in addition to the classic Markings using paper documents or color marking are more complex solutions in the form of specially coded barcode labels or 2-dimensional Data Martrixetiketten known. In many processes there are known technologies the need, after completion of a logistical process, for example, a complete one To install a new label. Also are more Data only in the form of additional additional labels or consignment notes to be attached.

Next optical technology wins the radio technology increasingly important. Key benefits of this technology include rewritability the data memory, the possibility of identification even with limited visual contact as well as the robustness with appropriate housing.

For the identification, in particular, of transport objects, such as containers, pallets or racks, a number of special solutions described below are already known, which have particularly application-specific features:
The DE 60002104 T2 describes a container tracking system as well as a reusable container with a transponder. Here, the integration of the radio device is already described in the manufacturing process of a container, in particular made of plastic, whereby the disadvantages of rivets, staples, gluing or screws are avoided. A retrofitting of existing objects is not possible.

The DE 4335180 A1 describes a device for fixing an electrical component to an object. Here, a special housing is provided, which receives the electronic radio device, said housing is in turn housed in a receiving device of the article. Due to its complexity, the special type of recording is only of limited suitability for a large number of applications in the logistics sector.

Further prior art is an arrangement with transponder and a metallic element ( DE 102006026014 A1 ). This construction discloses a microchip and metallic element assembly wherein an antenna is formed through a recess of the metallic component associated with the microchip. An object consisting of a metallic or metallised material, in particular a container or a frame, can be identified by a special depression of a part of its surface and by coupling with a microchip itself, without the need to install a metal-designed radio device. A disadvantage of this known construction, the relatively low realizable range and the limited detection radius, which can be achieved with the arrangement described in the known construction.

The DE 202004021025 U1 describes an object with a tag bearing label. This is a movable label used in the field of cargo unit identification, such as parcels and shrunk goods. Disadvantages are the low robustness of both the attachment and the important, exposed arranged electronic components, which almost excludes the use in the field of reusable packaging.

task The present invention is based on the above State of the art to provide a construction which reusable is, has a high robustness and also over a greater distance their effectiveness in the maintains a clear identification of an object.

These Task is inventively characterized solved, that a radio connection between a first, formed by the carrier Radio device consisting of at least one read / write device with antenna, and a second radio device connected to the carrier, consisting of at least one wireless microchip with antenna, of at least two charge carrier sides is manufacturable and that the second radio device on the bottom protected the base frame is attached.

advantage this solution according to the invention is that identifying the object also from some distance from without direct line of sight is possible, with a special effectiveness the invention is that of more than one charge carrier side from and with different radio devices identifying of the object possible is. The innovative solution is also applicable to pallets.

In Further embodiment of the invention, the second radio device within at least one foot or arranged at least one runner of the foot or skid design be.

According to the invention about that addition the possibility that the second radio device by a permanently non-positive connection or through a temporary Connection is fixed to the base frame. If a temporary connection is used, so can here magnets or holding elements are used. The second radio device can in this case a rewritable memory and a working frequency in a range of 800 MHz and 2,500 MHz.

In Further embodiment of the invention, the second radio device integral part of a part of the basic framework or its foot construction be, wherein the antenna introduced by a introduced into a recess Gap is formed, which is coupled to the wireless microchip. This has the particular advantage that on the separate assembly a conventional radio can be dispensed with.

In Further embodiment of the invention, the second radio device essentially at the height the bottom of a floor substructure posi tioned within an enclosure and part of the serving form-fitting be connectable to the ground substructure. For pallets can the serving be a supporting block element in the simplest case. In a box pallet with the second radio device, the second radio device can be so be positioned at the bottom of the base frame, that the lowest Point of cover or cladding in the ground direction a maximum of 5 mm to 15 mm below a receiving area from the forks of a forklift to the base frame. Thereby should the risk of mechanical damage to this radio be further reduced by forks.

According to the invention also the possibility that the cover or the wrapper on the ground-facing side of an umbrella-like or truncated pyramid Has mold for the targeted sliding of conveyor attachments.

at a special metal carrier with the second radio device the second radio device can be so on a supporting tube profile be arranged at the bottom of the base frame, that the lowest Point of serving in the ground direction in the range between 60 mm and 80 mm under one Pick-up area of forks of a forklift on the base frame lies. This execution has the advantage that under the forks of a truck through a radio link with a stationary first Radio device can be manufactured.

In Further embodiment of the invention, the first radio device either stationary or as a mobile device be educated.

The Invention will now be described with reference to the drawing embodiments described in more detail. In the drawing show:

1 a schematic side view of a charge carrier with the second radio device

2a . 2 B two different embodiments of the radio connection between the first and second radio in a carrier according to the present invention in a schematic bottom view, partly broken.

3 a section of a floor frame with cover for the second radio device

4 a detail of a container according to the invention with a built-in foot construction second radio device.

5 a section of a caddy with second radio and Einfahrhilfen for forks.

6a a perspective view of the enclosure for the temporary connection of a radio device to a box pallet with beam.

6b a simplified sectional view of a beam of a box pallet in another embodiment.

7 Cross-sectional view of a second radio device with movable suspension on the underside of a charge carrier according to the invention.

In 1 is an inventive charge carrier 1 represented, which is in particular designed as a container or frame and is used for the transport and storage of goods. This charge carrier 1 has a base frame 2 and a foot or skid design 3 on and several, approximately perpendicular to the base frame 2 trained posts 4 , According to the invention, the base frame 2 equipped with a second radio device A, said second radio device A on the underside of the base frame 2 protected is secured. The basic frame 2 is on the ground 15 ,

2a represents the radio connection between a first radio device B and the second radio device A in the charge carrier according to the invention 1 dar. The first radio device B consists of at least one read-write device with antennas B1 and B2. These are z. Example, to a portal assembly of the individual antennas B1 and B2, which are specially interconnected and are often placed where goods must be moved from one area to another area. For example, these antennas B1 and B2 can be used in the area of loading gates. It can be seen that the communication between the radio devices A and B is independent of the position of the charge carrier 1 when passing through the portal is possible.

The second radio device A consists of at least one wireless microchip not shown with an antenna as in 4 is denoted by A1. This second radio is within a foot of the foot or skid design 3 on the base frame 2 arranged. For this purpose, a known per se retaining element 8th Application to the second radio functionally reliable on the foot or skid design 3 to hold.

The attachment of the second radio device A to the charge carrier 1 can either by a permanent non-positive connection with known machine components or by a temporary connection to the base frame 2 be made.

By the arrangement of the second radio device A, which is protected on attached to the bottom of the base frame by various means is, results in a good radio connection with the first Radio B, which advantageously stationary and separate from the carrier is arranged, so that thereby easily a flawless Identification of the object over a greater distance of more than one Carriers page E1 to E4 possible is.

2 B shows another embodiment of the invention: Here is located between the fork carriage area 10 , consisting of two forks 11 and 12 of an industrial truck, not shown, an antenna B1 of the first radio B with a non-illustrated read-write device. As a result, a communication with the second radio device A is independent of the entry direction of the industrial vehicle possible, which analogous to the design 2a on a skid of the foot or skid design 3 can be located.

3 shows a section of a container with a built-in foot construction second radio A. Here, the second radio device A through a cover 5a protected against damage or contamination.

4 FIG. 2 illustrates a section of a container according to the invention with a second radio device A integrated in the foot construction. The antenna A1 of the second radio device is formed by a gap introduced into a recess, which in turn is coupled to the radio microchip of the second radio device A (not shown).

The embodiment according to 5 relates to a section of a caddy with the second radio A and retracting aids 13 and 14 for the in 2 B schematically illustrated forks 11 and 12 an industrial truck. Here, the second radio device A on the underside of the base frame 2 be positioned so that the lowest point U of the example in 3 illustrated cover 5a or one in 6b presented serving 5b in the bottom direction y a maximum of 5 mm to 15 mm below a receiving area P of the forks 11 and 12 on the base frame.

In the case of a metallic special charge carrier with the second radio device, it can be arranged on a supporting tube profile on the underside of the base frame in such a way that in this case the lowest point U of the envelope 5b in the bottom direction y in the range between 30 mm and 50 mm below the aforementioned receiving area of the forks 11 and 12 lies.

6a represents a perspective view for temporary attachment of a second radio device A to a not-shown box pallet with beam, in which case a sheath 5b is used to protect the second radio device. The temporary attachment is done using a magnet 7 through which the second radio device at the bottom of the base frame 2 is attached.

6b illustrates a simplified sectional view of a beam of a box pallet, wherein the second radio A by means of a wrapper 5b at the ground substructure 6 the box pallet is held. The serving 5b For example, by a known per se locking with locking elements temporarily to the ground substructure 6 be attached to the box pallet.

7 schematically shows a sectional view of a second radio device with movable suspension on the underside of a charge carrier according to the invention. The second radio device A is formed foldable and can pivot either to the left or right in the illustrated schematic manner. This results in the advantage that shocks are buffered by forks contact by the spring-back design of the recording of this second radio device.

It is also possible to sink both the suspension of the second radio and the radio itself within the base frame 2 perform what a (not shown) fork tines even with improper driving under the load carrier and intense shear movements along the mounting position of the radio A no longer offers any damage potential. This above-mentioned sinking can passively by the fork action or active and automatically when parking the load carrier by a correspondingly designed, known per se device. Through the schematic in 7 embodiment shown is easily ensured folding down the second radio device A in case of a fork contact and thus avoided unwanted damage.

Farther It is conceivable that the radio device so on the base frame of the carrier attached is that in addition ensured a vertical mobility and by means of spring element a starting position is always brought back. Such attachment is (not closer represented) e.g. possible with rubber suspension.

According to the invention is a Charge carriers with Radio device is created, which allows more than one Carriers page E1 to E4 as well as with different radio devices identifying of the object also from a greater distance is possible, without a direct line of sight must be present. The entire arrangement is versatile and also for robust Operation suitable. According to the invention instead of the stationary Radio B also a mobile portable handheld reader application find, which results in a further increase in flexibility.

Claims (15)

Charge carrier ( 1 ), in particular containers or racks for the transport and storage of goods, having a base frame ( 2 ) and with a foot or skid design ( 3 ) having a plurality of posts (approximately perpendicular to the frame) ( 4 ), the basic frame ( 2 ) has at least one radio device, characterized in that a radio connection between a first, separate from the carrier radio device (B), consisting of at least one read-write device with antenna (B1, B2), and a second, with the charge carrier ( 1 ) connected to at least one radio microchip with antenna, of at least two charge carrier sides (E1, E2, E3, E4) can be produced and the second radio device (A) on the underside of the base frame ( 2 ) is secured protected. Load carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that the second radio device (A) within at least one foot or at least one runner of the foot or skid design ( 3 ) is arranged. Charge carrier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the second radio device (A) by a permanently non-positive connection on the charge carrier ( 1 ) is attached. Charge carrier according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the second radio device (A) by a temporary connection to the base frame ( 2 ) is attached. Charge carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that the temporary connection as magnet ( 7 ) or as a holding element ( 8th ) is trained. Charge carrier according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the second radio device (A) is an integral part of a part of the base frame ( 2 ) or its foot or skid construction ( 3 ) and that the antenna (A1) is formed by a gap introduced into a recess which is coupled to the radio microchip of the second radio device (A). charge carrier according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the second radio device (A) a multiple writable memory and a working frequency in one area between 8 MHz and 2,500 MHz. Charge carrier according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second radio device (A) substantially at the level of the underside of a floor substructure ( 6 ) within an envelope ( 5b ) and part of the envelope ( 5b ) with the base substructure ( 6 ) is connectable. Charge carrier according to one or more of the preceding claims, in particular box pallet with the second radio device (A), characterized in that the second radio device (A) on the underside of the base frame ( 2 ) is positioned so that the lowest point (U) of the cover ( 5a ) or the envelope ( 5b ) in the bottom direction (Y) a maximum of 5 mm to 15 mm below a receiving area (P) of forks ( 11 . 12 ) on the base frame ( 2 ) lies. Charge carrier according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover ( 5a ) or the envelope ( 5b ) Has on the ground-facing side a screen-like or truncated pyramid shape for targeted sliding of conveyor attachments. Charge carrier according to one or more of claims 1 to 8, in particular metallic special charge carrier with the second radio device (A), characterized in that the second radio device (A) on such a supporting tube profile at the bottom of this base frame ( 2 ) is arranged that the lowest point (U) of the envelope ( 5b ) in the direction of the ground (y) in the range between 60 mm and 80 mm below a pick-up area of forks ( 11 . 12 ) on the base frame ( 2 ) lies. charge carrier according to one or more of the preceding claims, with a transponder recording, characterized in that this flexible is designed movable. charge carrier according to claim 12, characterized in that the second radio device in a recess of the carrier floor is at least partially retractable. charge carrier according to claim 13, characterized in that the sinking of the second radio device by a mechanism is automatically carried out. charge carrier according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first radio device (B) is stationary or mobile device is trained.