DE202008017396U1 - transport unit - Google Patents

Abstract

Transport unit with a pallet-like basic body (10) for receiving a transport item (18) and a cylindrical cover (14) at least partially enclosing the item to be transported (10), attachable to the basic body (10), at least in sections as a bellows (16) and above the Transport good (18) is closable.

Description

The The invention relates to a transport unit to an arbitrary cargo to record, store (store) and / or move from one place to another Place to transport.

The Transport goods can basically have any shape. It can, for example, plate-shaped or cuboid be. It can consist of stacked boxes, rolls or the like, or it may be bagged, for example a product like a refractory ceramic mass, packaged in a big-bag, stored and transported. It's a big-bag a "big bag", for example, the Dimensions 80 × 80 × 140 cm having. Such big-bags usually have a "feed-in opening" at the same time after filling also forms the closure and eyelets, loops or the like, with which a big-bag implemented, for example, with the help of a crane can be. The bagged goods can also be made from smaller containers (20 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg, etc.), which are stacked on a base body become.

to Storage on site or for transport over longer distances, for example from supplier to customer, big-bags are placed on wooden pallets. Since this alone does not provide sufficient stability, the big-bags additionally assembled in cartons and the entire transport unit (wooden pallet, Cardboard, big-bag) either with straps and / or with a shrink wrap secured. This is expensive, requires a lot of material, is so expensive and there are hardly any possibilities reuse.

task The invention is to provide a transport unit that simplifies is constructed, creates a high mechanical stability for the cargo and in higher Extent again is usable.

Of the Invention is based on the idea, the cargo in one cylindrical shell to arrange, at least partially in the manner of a bellows is designed. A bellows is an elastic, in the manner of an accordion folded hose of any Material, for example rubber or plastic. In the folded Condition needed the bellows only little space. He lets himself depending on the sizing unfold the folds to a multiple of its original height, the zig-zag-like trained Fold a high mechanical stability in the direction perpendicular to the middle longitudinal axis of Bellows have.

A such a shell will over the cargo (for example, a refractory ceramic mass in a big bag) or the filled one big-bag in such a shell inside set. Then the shell is pulled apart, until the cargo is complete is enclosed. Subsequently becomes the shell fixed in this transport position, for example with brackets, bands Closed loops, glue or the like.

In its most general embodiment The invention relates to a transport unit with the features of Claim 1.

from that it turns out that the center longitudinal axis the bellows preferably perpendicular to the support surface of the the body runs. this makes possible it, the shell first on the main body to put and fasten there, then the cargo in the use cylindrical, still folded shell, the Cargo overhangs the envelope. Subsequently becomes the shell pulled apart, while over guided the cargo and then closed.

base side the attachment can be done by the sheath to a any time on the body is attached, for example angegetackert. At the opposite free end, the closure of the shell as described above done, but also by placing a plate on the edge of the Bellows placed and connected to this.

Shell and body can form a prefabricated unit, that is, the shell can be attached to the body before the next steps.

alternative can the shell from the top over put the cargo over and be secured to the base body with the lower end portion.

The Shell can Completely or partially formed in the manner of a bellows. An embodiment looks, the shell with the exception of such sections as a bellows, the serve for your attachment. This, in particular, for example Clamps, pins, rivets or the like for attachment easier to be able to attach.

The Shell can be formed with a bottom, as well as with a cap, such as mentioned above, wherein the floor serves for resting on the base body.

The Fixation of the shell on the main body can then over take the floor.

The shape and dimensions of the shell depends on the size and shape of the cargo. The inner cross section of the shell is best adapted to the outer cross section of the cargo. The inner cross section is, for example, round or square. Preferably, the shell is formed so that its inner cross-section is only slightly larger than the outer cross section of the cargo to leave as little play between cargo and shell and thus reduce the risk that in the case of slipping of the cargo the shell is destroyed. For this purpose, it may be helpful to additionally secure the transport unit with straps.

at larger loads sees an embodiment before that at least individual folds of the bellows a mechanical Stabilization insert or a mechanical stabilization support exhibit. These may be, for example, plastic frames which are fixed in or on a corresponding fold. Such stabilizing elements can glued or sewn on become.

The Material of the shell is preferably tear resistant. It consists for example of plastic, cellulose, coated Cardboard or composites, optionally with reinforcements to increase the tear resistance. The material thickness the shell depends on the expected loads.

she is for example 0.2 to 5 mm and is in particular in the range 0.5 up to 3 mm.

Of the Bellows are designed to unfold many times over leaves. The height the bellows (shell) in the folded state <0.5 of the height of the bellows in the maximum be unfolded state. The ratio is preferably <0.2 and can Values <0.05 decrease.

The The number of folds and the depth of wrinkles also depends on the transported goods and the expected burdens. Typically that is Fold depth in the range 20 to 100 mm, in particular in the range 30 up to 50 mm.

Around larger, in particular higher transport goods to pack, for example, several, stacked Products, the bellows may be formed in several parts, wherein connections sewn, glued or otherwise connected together.

To the case can be transported opened and the transported goods are removed. The cover is for reuse Available. The same applies to the pallet-like body, in particular if it is designed as a standard range. The pallet material can Be wood or plastic. But it can also be the same material be, from which the cargo consists, for example in the case of Mineral wool boards.

Consist body and transported goods made of the same material, the main body before Place to be processed.

It is within the scope of the invention, other fastening and closure techniques for the Shell on Transport goods or provide on the body. same for for the Closure of the shell. A possible Variant is the wrapper over Velcro or Zippers on the body or at the opposite End to attach or make lockable. Even pushbuttons can do this Serve purpose.

The Invention will be explained in more detail with reference to an embodiment. there show, in a schematic representation:

1 : A longitudinal section through a transport unit according to the invention.

2 : A longitudinal section through the transport unit after 1 , but offset by 90 °.

3 : A longitudinal section through a transport unit to 1 in which the shell is closed.

4 : A view after 3 , but with other sealing technique of the shell.

5 . 6 : A longitudinal section through a further embodiment of the transport unit in two different assembly stages.

In the figures are the same or equivalent components with the same Reference numerals shown.

The transport unit according to 1 . 2 consists of a pallet-like basic body 10 , here in the form of a wooden pallet with a support surface 12 , On the support surface 12 lies at the edge ( 12R ) a cylinder-like shell 14 on that completely as a bellows 16 is designed and having a central longitudinal axis L.

1 shows the shell 14 (the bellows 16 ) in the folded state. The individual folds can be recognized, the uppermost fold is with 16F characterized.

The bellows is made of a composite plastic. The fold depth t is 30 mm. The case 14 is with your bottom fold 16U fastened by Velcro fasteners (not shown) to corresponding Velcro straps, which on the support area 12 of the basic body 10 available.

The cargo 18 , here a big-bag filled with a refractory ceramic mass 18 with the dimension 80 × 80 × 140 cm (width, depth, height) will be in the collapsed cover 14 guided and on the body 10 placed. 1 shows that at most a small game between the transported 18 and the shell 14 consists. The next step is the shell 14 (the bellows 16 ) unfolds as in 3 and 4 represented while the cargo 18 initially enclosed circumferentially.

According to the embodiment 3 become the open ends of the bellows 16 about the cargo 18 led out and then the sections of the topmost fold 16F against each other and finally against each other by brackets 20 fixed. The designed in the manner of a lantern or an accordion shell gives excellent mechanical stability in a direction perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis L, ie in the direction of arrow S in accordance 3 and protects the cargo 18 outstanding.

After transport, the brackets 20 removed and the shell 14 (the bellows 16 ) in the reverse manner as described above again in the position according to 1 folded back. After that, the cargo can 18 be removed.

In 4 another way is shown, the shell 14 to close at its upper end. This serves a plate 22 whose size is about the size of the pad 12 of the basic body 10 equivalent. Similar to the connection of the main body 10 with the shell 14 in the area of the bearing surface 12 becomes in the embodiment after 4 the plate 22 Velcro fasteners with corresponding Velcro closures in the upper fold 16F connected. At the same time a simple solubility is achieved in this way.

In the variant of the 5 . 6 the shell exists 14 from a bellows with a closed bottom 24 , With the ground 24 up, that is, with the open end of the bellows down, the shell 14 about the cargo 18 (again shown only schematically) inverted ( 5 ), down in the direction of arrow P on the body 10 pulled (with the bellows unfolds and lengthened) and finally with its free lower end on the body 10 (here a pallet of wood) festgetackert ( 6 ).

Claims (7)

Transport unit with a pallet-like basic body ( 10 ) for receiving a transport item ( 18 ) and one the transported goods ( 18 ) at least partially enclosing cylindrical casing ( 14 ), which are at the base body ( 10 ) attachable, at least in sections as a bellows ( 16 ) and above the transported goods ( 18 ) is closable. Transport unit according to claim 1, whose shell ( 14 ), with the exception of those sections which serve to secure them as bellows ( 16 ) is trained. Transport unit according to Claim 1, in which the bellows ( 16 ) with its central longitudinal axis (L) at least in sections perpendicular to the bearing surface ( 12 ) of the basic body ( 10 ) runs. Transport unit according to claim 1, whose shell ( 14 ) a floor for resting on the base body ( 10 ) having. Transport unit according to Claim 1, in which at least individual folds ( 16F . 16U ) of the bellows ( 16 ) have a mechanical stabilizing insert or stabilizing support. Transport unit according to claim 1, whose shell ( 14 ) consists of plastic. Transport unit according to claim 1, whose basic body ( 10 ) is a wooden pallet.