DE202012009139U1 - Light transport frame - Google Patents

Abstract

Transport frame (10) which comprises at least one first profile element (12) which has at least a first inner wall (38) and a first main axis (H), which is its longest axis, and which has at least a first support element (16) and a second Support element (28), characterized in that the support elements are spaced in the direction of the first main axis (H) and a portion of the first inner wall (38) together with a portion of the first support element (16) and a portion of the second support element (26 ) forms a first receiving space (30) and that the first profile element (12) has a first connecting means (52) with which a detachable connection with at least the first support element (16) or the second support element (26) can be created and the first Profile element (12) consists essentially of cardboard or cardboard.

Description

The present invention relates to a caddy, as is typically used for the transport of large and heavy items, such as large building or mechanical engineering components. Such transport racks also play a role regularly in the transport of heavy, flat objects, such as glass panes or solar panels.

The publication DE 10 2006 044 284 (Titled: "Stacking bar and packaging with this stacking bar") discloses a packaging for a large household appliance, such as a refrigerator. The fridge can be placed on the bottom of a wooden frame. It is further surrounded by damping material, and in particular by the staple strip, which has a substantially elongated shape and is to be formed from recyclable material.

The Utility Model DE 20 2006 014 953 U1 (Titled: "Carrier Use for Shipping Packaging") discloses a carrier insert that can be inserted into another shipping or repackaging package. This carrier insert itself consists of a variety of different struts, which form a substructure. On some of these elements cushioning elements are made of damping materials, on which the parts to be transported should rest. This carrier insert requires a variety of different elements. Furthermore, the elements themselves consist of several materials, in particular a base material and the padding material. Although the use of the carrier is certainly appropriate and appropriate for certain purposes, it is a rather complicated and complex solution to a transport problem.

This object is achieved by a transport frame according to claim 1.

It is therefore a transport frame, which has at least a first profile element. In this simplest embodiment, the caddy has a shape which can be described as a substantially linear shape. But it is also considered that the transport frame has a flat or spatial shape. A planar shape can be defined by two parallel profile elements, which can also have a connection at their ends, so that all four edges of the rectangle are part of the transport frame. Also, the caddy can have a spatial shape. A spatial transport frame can have a cube or cuboid shape. More complicated polygonal or polyhedral shapes should not be exempt, but are less common. A transport frame in the sense of the present invention need not be self-supporting. Rather, the fixed position in the room can only result from the fact that the transport frame together with the transported material forms a unit.

The first profile element has several major axes, as defined in mechanics in the usual way. Its first major axis is said to be the longest major axis. Especially with an overall elongate profile element, as is also typical within the scope of the invention, the position of the first main axis results intuitively, for example as the long axis which extends in cross section (along this axis) through the centroid.

The first profile element has at least one first inner wall. The first profile element can also have a second inner wall or else further inner walls and, of course, can also have further walls, in particular outer walls.

The first profile element further comprises a first support element and a second support element. The first and the second support element, preferably if further support elements are present, but all support elements should be spaced in the direction of the first main axis. By this spacing creates a space between the support elements. Thereby, a first receiving space may be formed, which is formed by a portion of the first inner wall together with a portion of the first support member and a portion of the second support member.

For example, if the support members are sheet members having a first main wall and a second main wall opposite thereto, a receiving space may be formed by the first main wall of the first support member and the second main wall of the second support member. The receiving space is then enclosed by two sides and is additionally bounded at least by a section of the first inner wall. It is not necessary that the receiving space is limited by additional sections. Rather, the recording room should be open to at least one side of the room. This open side serves to receive a cargo. It is even useful if the receiving space after at least two pages, d. H. in two mutually perpendicular directions, is open.

The first profile element should also have a first connecting means with which a releasable connection with at least the first support element and / or (usually or) the second support element can be created. A such releasable connection may be a releasable adhesive bond. Preferably, however, it is a releasable mechanical connection. For this purpose, the first connection means may be, for example, a recess or recess, or also a raised or indentation, which can receive parts of a support element.

In the context of the present invention, the material selection for the angle profiles has also been optimized. Angle profiles can be conveniently made of cardboard, especially cardboard with high density, made. Normally traded angle profiles can generally be used well. Such angle profiles are often made of gray cardboard.

Alternatively, for some applications, a profile made of corrugated cardboard in question, also heavy corrugated board may be suitable. It is also possible to create the legs of the profiles of honeycomb panels. If a corrugated board is chosen, a three-ply or five-ply corrugated board is recommended. Suitably, for example, a three-ply in total about 2 millimeters thick corrugated cardboard (in technical language, a so-called "e-wave") or a three-ply in total about 3 millimeters thick corrugated cardboard (in technical language, a so-called "b-wave"). Where more stability is required can also z. For example, a five-ply corrugated board may be used, for example, a five-ply corrugated board generally about 3 millimeters thick (in this order, smooth, corrugated, smooth, corrugated, and smooth), a so-called "ee wave "). Cardboard is also used as a generic term for gray cardboard, corrugated cardboard, heavy corrugated cardboard and honeycomb panels.

An expedient profile can also be produced from U-profiles. U-profiles can be easily obtained by cutting rectangular profiles. By stretching two adjacent legs, an angle profile can be obtained.

Alternatively, a useful profile can be obtained in the following way from two U-profiles: Two U-profiles are placed parallel next to each other so that two outer legs abut one another and the respective middle legs lie in one plane. The abutting legs are connected, for example glued. The two middle legs of both profiles are brought into a right-angled position. These profiles then form an angle profile which has been supplemented by further legs, which are outside the range of the right angle. The angle is formed from the two legs, which are each in the U-profiles used, the middle leg.

Conveniently, cardboard is used with a thickness of 2 to 50 millimeters, advantageous, especially in honeycomb panels, is usually a thickness of 5 to 30 millimeters.

Appropriately, the transport frame on the first and second support member also has a plurality of support elements. These should all be spaced in the direction of the first main axis. The distance can be constant or variable. The support elements should each form together with a portion of the first inner wall of the first profile element a plurality of receiving spaces.

It is expedient if the first profile element for the transport frame has a first leg and one of these different second leg. In this case, the first inner wall should be part of the first leg and be provided with a second inner wall, which is part of the second leg.

In this case, it is expedient if the at least one receiving space is also formed by sections of the second leg. As a rule, all the receiving spaces formed between the various supporting elements are then formed by sections of respectively adjacent supporting elements and also by sections of the first inner wall and the second inner wall. It is particularly expedient if the first leg of the first profile element is perpendicular to the second leg of the first profile element. Again, it is useful, especially in such vertical legs, when the first inner wall is also perpendicular to the second inner wall.

A transport element can expediently be formed with at least one profile element when the first leg is double-walled. It can also be made double-walled, the second leg and other legs.

It is expedient if the first profile element is essentially formed by folding a flat material web. In particular, a web of corrugated board comes into question. By folding parts of the material web onto one another, the profile element can then also be designed as double-walled. Suitably, an angled first profile element. Such an angle profile then has a first and a second leg perpendicular thereto. If the legs are not the same length, the result is an L-profile. One leg or both legs can be double-walled.

It is also expedient if at least the first support element has a substantially flat surface Has shape. That is, the first support member has a first main side and main wall and a second main side or main wall opposite thereto, and is flat in dimension perpendicular to the direction of these preferably parallel walls. Conveniently, the support elements are formed by triangular sections. That is, in the sectional view parallel to, for example, the first main page results in the shape of a triangle.

It is expedient a transport frame, which further comprises at least a second profile element. The transport frame may also comprise further profile elements, in particular a third profile element and a fourth profile element. Preferably, the other profile elements have the properties described for the first profile element.

It is expedient if the first profile element runs parallel to the second profile element. Conveniently, both profile elements are connected. It is also useful for some caddies, if they have four parallel profile elements.

The four profile elements may all be interconnected, but it may also be sufficient to use two pairs of connected profile elements.

The profile elements preferably have end faces which are suitable for the connection and on which the connection takes place. For example, two profile elements can be connected to their end faces, in which these end faces are glued to a wall portion. Such a wall section can in turn be produced from a flat material web, for example from a corrugated cardboard section.

The use of a plurality of profile elements, especially of four profile elements, which may be interconnected, but not connected, also increases the stackability of a cargo. For example, if a first stack of plates or panels is held at four corners of profiles, it is quite possible to place a second stack on top of the first. In this case, profile elements of the second stack are based on profiled elements of the first stack.

Other features, but also advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following drawings and the accompanying description. In the figures and in the accompanying descriptions, features of the invention are described in combination. However, these features may also be included in other combinations of an article of the invention. Each disclosed feature is thus also to be regarded as disclosed in technically meaningful combinations with other features. In the (partly slightly simplified, schematic) illustrations show:

1 shows a schematic sectional view of a transport frame according to the invention;

2 shows a schematic sectional view of another transport frame according to the invention together with a cargo;

3 shows a schematic sectional view of a turn another transport frame according to the invention;

4 shows a perspective view of the structure of a first profile element for a transport frame according to the invention and the position of a cargo in this profile element;

5 shows a blank for producing a profile element for a transport frame according to the invention.

1 shows in a slightly simplified simplified view of the front side of an inventive transport frame. The transport rack 10 has as essential elements a first profile element 12 and a second profile element 14 on. Both profile elements are elongate elements, which essentially have the shape of angle profiles. Visible in the view are the end faces of these profile elements, the front side 12s of the first profile element 12 and the front side 14s of the second profile element 14 , Also shown is a first support element 16 , which in the first profile element 12 is held. Accordingly, in the second profile element 14 a support element 16 ' intended. For the first profile element 12 Incidentally, the position of the first main axis H is drawn. The main axis is perpendicular to the plane of the drawing.

2 shows a transport rack similar kind. This also includes a first profile element 12 and a second profile element 14 , The profile elements each have support elements, is visible for the first profile element 12 a first support element 16 and for the second profile element 14 a second support element 16 '' ,

The transport frame formed from the two profile elements 10 carries a cargo 20 , This cargo 20 is at least partially supported by the support elements. The cargo 20 also determines the position of the profile elements to each other.

In this embodiment, however, the first profile element 12 and the second profile element 14 additionally by a wall section 18 connected. The wall section 18 can be conveniently connected to the end faces of the profile elements, for example, glued. This wall section 18 then determines the position of the profile elements to each other. (The wall section 18 is shown in the partly schematic representation as transparent.)

The profile elements take in this position a cargo 20 on. Such a cargo 20 can sufficiently determine the position of the profile elements, so that no additional wall section is required. However, it is helpful and expedient to provide a wall section or another connection of the profile elements, so that their position relative to each other even before receiving the cargo 20 is fixed.

3 shows in the same schematic representation of another inventive transport frame 10 , This transport rack 10 points next to the first profile element 12 and the second profile element 14 even more profile elements. These are a third profile element 22 and a fourth profile element 24 , All profile elements contain at least a first support element. The respective first support elements are designated as 16 . 16 ' . 16 '' . 16 ''' ,

Also in this transport frame, the profile elements can be connected. For example, it may be appropriate, the first profile element 12 with the second profile element 14 connect to. This can be done in the manner shown by a wall section. Furthermore, then the third profile element 22 with the fourth profile element 24 get connected. This can also be done by a wall section. This wall portion may be formed as a second wall portion so that it only the third profile element 22 with the fourth profile element 24 combines.

Alternatively, it is also possible to provide a wall section which connects all four profile elements together. Incidentally, such a wall section has the advantage that it can be used as a large advertising or information surface.

4 shows in perspective a part of a caddy, namely essentially the first profile element. In the context of the invention, it is conceivable that a caddy consists only of a first profile element, but usually a caddy will have at least two or more profile elements.

The first profile element shown 12 has a plurality of support elements. One of the support elements is the first support element 16 , Adjacent to it on the left side is the second support element 26 and adjacent thereto is the third support member 28 ,

Between the first support element 16 and the second support member 26 is a first recording room 30 educated. This recording room 30 So is from a wall of the first support element 16 and from the opposite wall of the support member 26 limited. He is further from sections of the first profile element 12 limited. The receiving space is open to the other sides, which facilitates the introduction of a means of transport. Between the second support element 26 and the third support member 28 is in the same way a second recording room 32 educated.

The first profile element 12 has a first leg 34 and a second leg 38 on. Both legs are perpendicular to each other, so that the first profile element 12 consists of an angle profile as a basic element. Both legs may have multiple layers and may, for example, be double-walled. Towards the support elements towards the first leg 34 a first inner wall 38 on. And the second leg 36 has a second inner wall 40 on. These inner walls bound the receiving spaces. The first recording room 30 For example, by a portion of the first inner wall 38 (vertically oriented in the picture) and through a section of the second inner wall 40 (horizontally oriented in the picture) limited.

Furthermore, it can be seen how a flat cargo 20 in the form of a panel is held by the profile element. The cargo is introduced with a corner section in a receiving space. It is supported by the inner walls. These also serve as edge protection. In adjacent receiving spaces further cargo can be inserted, for example, can be a variety of parallel panels so transport.

5 shows a sectional view for a blank 50 from which a profile element, for example a first profile element, can be formed. The blank is obtained from a material web.

Useful are thick materials, such as a honeycomb panel. This honeycomb panel can be laminated on one side (the side visible here). For laminating are strong cardboard or cardboard materials, such as kraftliner. The rectangular blank can be kinked along a bending axis K. In this way, an angle profile can be generated. This profile then has a first leg 34 and a second leg 36 (These legs are formed only by bending the profile).

In the cut 50 can also slots 52 be provided. In particular, when slotted before kinking, it is simple and convenient, continuous slots 52 provide, which therefore extend beyond the bending axis K. Then you can with a slot 52 a slit 54 in the first leg and a slot 56 are formed in the second leg. These slits can each serve as connecting elements for support elements. In the simplest form of mechanical connection, a support element is inserted into a slot. For this purpose, corresponding tabs can be formed on the support element, but this is not always necessary.

In particular, if a thick material is used, it makes sense if the covering lamination has tabs on the sides. These tabs can then cover the faces of the material. The tabs 58a . 58b . 58c and 58d each cover the end faces on one side of the blank.

Overall, it is apparent how a simple and economical way of transporting heavy goods, for example, for those days often transported solar panels can be produced.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

Caddy

12

first profile element

12s

Front side of the first profile element

14

second profile element

14s

Front side of the second profile element

16

first support element

18

wall section

20

cargo

22

third profile element

24

fourth profile element

26

second support element

28

third support element

30

first recording room

32

second recording room

34

first leg

36

second leg

38

first inner wall

40

second inner wall

50

cut

52

slot

54

Slit in the first leg

56

Slit in the second leg

58

flap

H

main axis

K

bending axis

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 102006044284 A [0002]
• DE 202006014953 U1 [0003]

Claims (15)

Caddy ( 10 ), which at least a first profile element ( 12 ), which has at least one first inner wall ( 38 ) and a first main axis (H), which is its longest axis, and which at least one first support element (H) ( 16 ) and a second support element ( 28 ), characterized in that the support elements are spaced in the direction of the first main axis (H) and a portion of the first inner wall (H) ( 38 ) together with a portion of the first support element ( 16 ) and a portion of the second support element ( 26 ) a first recording room ( 30 ) and that the first profile element ( 12 ) a first connecting means ( 52 ), with which a releasable connection with at least the first support element ( 16 ) or the second support element ( 26 ) and the first profile element ( 12 ) consists essentially of cardboard or cardboard. Caddy ( 10 ) according to the preceding claim, which via the first support element ( 16 ) and second support element ( 26 ) has a plurality of support elements, which are spaced in the direction of the first main axis (H) and which in each case together with a portion of the first inner wall ( 38 ) of the first profile element ( 12 ) form a plurality of receiving spaces. Caddy ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the first profile element ( 12 ) a first leg ( 34 ) and a second leg ( 36 ), and the first inner wall ( 38 ) Part of the first leg ( 34 ), and a second inner wall ( 40 ), which part of the second leg ( 36 ). Caddy ( 10 ) according to the preceding claim, wherein the at least one receiving space also of portions of the second inner wall ( 40 ) is formed. Caddy ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the first leg ( 34 ) perpendicular to the second leg ( 36 ) and the first inner wall ( 38 ) perpendicular to the second inner wall ( 40 ) stands. Caddy ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least the first leg ( 34 ) is double-walled. Caddy ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the first profile element ( 12 ) is formed essentially by folding a flat material web. Caddy ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the first connection means ( 52 . 54 ) is a recess or recess. Caddy ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least the first support element ( 16 ) and preferably all support elements have a substantially flat shape. Caddy ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least the first support element ( 16 ) and preferably all supporting elements have a substantially triangular sectional image. Caddy ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, which further comprises at least one second profile element ( 14 ). Caddy ( 10 ) according to the preceding claim, in which the first profile element ( 12 ) to the second profile element ( 14 ) runs parallel and is connected to this. Caddy ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, which comprises four parallel profile elements ( 12 . 14 . 22 . 24 ) having. Caddy ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, in which the profile elements ( 12 . 14 . 22 . 24 ) End faces ( 12s . 14s ) and the connection of the profile elements by connecting the end faces ( 12s . 14s ) he follows. Caddy ( 10 ) according to the preceding claim, in which for connecting the end faces ( 12s . 14s ) a wall section ( 18 ) serves.

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