DE202017100104U1 - Device for transport safety - Google Patents

Abstract

Device (6) for transport securing for a number of stacked objects, forming at least a first layer (7) and a second layer (8), the device (6) being in the form of a frame and comprising side walls (10) which extend to sides (16). the first layer (7) correspond and which are formed to abut the outer sides of the first layer (7) and the second layer (8), wherein the side walls (10) define therebetween a plane in which connected to the side walls (10) Supporting elements (14) are arranged, which are designed to rest on an upper side of the first layer (7) and / or on an underside of the second layer (8).

Description

The present invention relates to a device for transport security for a number of stacked objects, for example, arranged on a Euro pallet boxes.

Often, items such as transport crates for fruit and vegetables or barrels or other cargo, barrels or cartons are stacked in multiple layers on a transport device, such as a euro pallet transported. It is advantageous if the stacked objects are secured against slipping. For example, it is known to wrap a stack of boxes with foil. However, this is technically complicated and causes large amounts of waste. It is also known to transform a pallet into a box by using a top frame which serves to secure the goods.

Crates for transporting fruits and vegetables are for example from the EP 0 356 543 A1 known. It is usually advantageous if the boxes are stackable, which means that an upper box in the region of its bottom is fixed at an upper edge of a lower box at least in such a way that slipping of the two boxes relative to one another is largely precluded.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a device for transport security for a number of stacked items, which is very easy to handle, environmentally friendly and inexpensive and securely prevents lateral slippage of the items.

This object is achieved with the subject of the protection claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

According to one aspect of the invention, a device is provided for transport securing for a number of stacked, at least a first layer and a second layer forming objects, wherein the device is frame-shaped and comprises side walls which correspond to sides of the first layer and which bear against outer sides the first layer and outer sides of the second layer are formed. The side walls span between them a plane in which are arranged connected to the side walls supporting elements, which are designed to rest against an upper side of the first layer and on an underside of the second layer.

Accordingly, the device for transport protection comprises side walls, the sides of the first layer, which may for example be a transport device such as a Euro pallet, and the transportable, the second layer forming objects from the outside and thus prevent lateral slippage against each other. A particularly stable transport lock is given when transporting cuboid objects, because the contact surfaces of the side walls on the sides of the objects can be particularly large. However, the device for transport safety can also be used with other shaped, such as round or cylindrical objects.

It may be sufficient if the side walls of the device for transport safety cover the sides of the first layer and the objects only in part, so that the side walls of the device for transport safety, for example, only a few inches to, for example, 20 cm high. For example, the side walls of the device cover the sides of a first layer forming the transport device about half and the sides of the transported goods by the same amount. According to one embodiment, the side walls of the device for transport protection thus have a height H which is not more than the height of the transport device. The height h of Euro pallets, for example, is 144 mm. Thus, according to one embodiment, a height H of the transport device of up to 200 mm, in particular up to 144 mm. As has been found, such a height is sufficient for a transport lock in most cases. A higher height H would complicate the stacking of the items.

The support elements have the task to fix the device for transport safety. The support elements are clamped when using the device for securing transport between the layers and thus fixed. A movement of the device for securing transport in the vertical direction, for example, a sliding down of the frame-like device on the stack to be secured, is thus excluded.

The device has the advantage that it is particularly simple and thus inexpensive. In addition, it is particularly easy to handle, because it is stacked together with the cargo, the stacking requires no special knowledge or skills.

According to one embodiment, the support elements are arranged centrally on the side walls in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the support elements are thus arranged halfway up the device for transport safety, so that they divide the device into two equal areas, wherein the one area surrounds the first layer and the other area the second layer. This embodiment of the device is symmetrical, stacking therefore does not depend on it vertical orientation. However, it is also possible that the support elements are not arranged at half height, but they divide the device into two different areas.

According to one embodiment, the support elements are formed only in corner regions of the device. This has the advantage that the support elements can be particularly securely fixed to the side walls and the device is relatively stable overall. For example, in this case, the support members may be formed as struts extending at a 45 degree angle to the sidewalls.

According to a further embodiment, the support elements are formed as projecting on inner sides of the side walls webs. In particular, the webs may be arranged along the entire circumference of the side walls. This embodiment has the advantage that the support elements have a relatively large contact surface at the top of the first layer or the underside of the second layer and are securely fixed.

According to one embodiment, the device has four side walls, which are each arranged at right angles to each other. This embodiment allows the use of the device together with parallelepiped objects carried on a rectangular base pallet, which is a typical application of the device. In this case, the four side walls form a completely closed frame of the device, which is particularly stable.

The dimensioning of the device may in particular be chosen such that it can be used with a euro pallet as the first layer.

A Euro pallet or Europool pallet is understood here and below to mean a flat pallet from the exchange system of the Europools, which by EN 13698-1 is standardized. Such a reusable transport pallet in the standard version has a floor area of 0.96 m² and the dimensions 1200 mm (length) × 800 mm (width) × 144 mm (height). Furthermore, however, under a euro pallet, so-called partial euro pallets derived from the dimensions of the standard euro pallet are also understood, for example eighth pallets, quarter pallets or half pallets (also Düsseldorfer pallets), one half or one fourth or another Divider of a standard Euro pallet.

According to this embodiment, the device is designed such that it can embrace the sides of such a Euro-pallet from the outside.

The device may be formed, for example, of plastic. This embodiment has the advantage that the device can be designed as a reusable part. In this case, the device may also have film hinges, by means of which it is collapsible.

According to an alternative embodiment, the device is formed from cardboard. This embodiment is less suitable for reusable use, but because of the good recyclability of cardboard, it is also environmentally friendly and lightweight.

According to one embodiment, the device can be assembled from at least two elements. For example, the device can be made of two sections, each comprising two parts arranged at right angles to each other, can be plugged together, wherein the two connection points each lie in the region of opposing corners.

This embodiment has the advantage that the device, when not in use, can be stored to save space.

According to one aspect of the invention, a stack of a first layer, which has an upper side, and at least one second layer arranged on the upper side is indicated, wherein a lower side of the at least one second layer faces the upper side of the first layer and has the same surface area. If the second layer is formed by more than one object, this means that all objects arranged in the second layer have the same surface area as the top surface of the first layer.

If objects are transported with a round base such as barrels, however, it is not possible to achieve an arrangement in which the base surfaces of the objects in sum have the same surface area as the top of the transport device. This may also be the case when objects with rectangular base surfaces are to be transported, but because of their dimensions can not be arranged in such a way that the entire top side of the transport device can be covered.

Side walls of the first layer and side walls of the at least one second layer form side walls of the stack, wherein between the first layer and the at least one second layer, the described device for transport protection is arranged such that side walls of the device on the outside of side walls of the first layer and on side walls of the lie second position. Supporting elements of the device abut against an upper side of the first layer and on an underside of the second layer.

The first layer may in particular be formed by a transport device, for example a pallet. The first and / or the second layer may be formed by articles to be transported or stacked.

Such a stack may further comprise further layers of articles separated from the second layer by another transport securing device. In this way, several layers of cuboid or, for example, cylindrical objects can be stacked on a transport device and connected against lateral slippage by the device for securing transport with the underlying layer.

The device can be used in a method for transport securing a number of objects arranged on a transport device, the method comprising providing a transport device with a top side and side walls as a first layer, placing the described device for securing transport on top of the transport device such that side walls the device come to rest on the outside of side walls of the transport device, as well as the placement of the number of objects on the top of the transport device as a second layer such that side walls of the device come to rest on the outside walls of the items to plant. In this case, the support elements are each clamped between the top of a layer and the underside of the overlying layer.

The method may further comprise placing at least one further device for the transport device on the stack formed and at least one further layer of a number of articles on an upper side of the articles of the first layer.

Embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to schematic figures. Show in it

1 schematically a stack of boxes stacked on a Euro pallet, which are secured by the device according to a first embodiment of the invention,

2 a perspective view of the device for transport safety according to 1 .

3 schematically two boxes, which are connected in a first stacking manner via a device for securing transport according to a second embodiment of the invention;

4 two boxes in a second stacking through the device according to 3 connected to each other;

5 two boxes, in a third stackwise over the device according to 3 connected to each other;

6 a detail from 5 ;

7 a sectional view of the two boxes according to 4 and

8th a detail from 7 ,

1 shows a stack 1 from a total of eight cuboid boxes 4 mounted on a transport device designed as a Euro pallet 2 stacked in two layers. In this case, forms the transport device 2 the first location 7 of the pile. The second location 8th includes four boxes 4 with their bottoms of the top of the transporter 2 are facing. The bottoms of the four boxes 4 each correspond in their surface area a quarter of the surface area of the top of the transport device 2 so the four boxes 4 the second location 8th together the top of the transporter 2 completely cover up.

The third location 9 also includes four boxes 4 with their bottoms on the tops of the boxes 4 the second location 8th facing and have the same dimensions as the boxes 4 the second location 8th ,

The second location 8th is from the transport device 2 by a device for transport safety 6 separated. The third location 9 is from the second location 8th also by a device for transport safety 6 separated.

The device for transport safety 6 is in 2 shown in detail. It is formed in the embodiment shown from plastic and has four side walls 10 which are arranged at right angles to each other and form a frame-like construction.

In all four corners 12 the device 6 is each a support element 14 arranged. The support element 14 is in the embodiment shown in the vertical direction in the middle of the side walls 10 arranged, so extends halfway up the side walls 10 in through the side walls 10 spanned level. The support elements 14 are in the illustrated embodiment only in the corner areas 12 trained and have the form perpendicular to the side walls 10 arranged surfaces. The support elements 14 are thus in through the side walls 10 spanned level. Alternatively or additionally, they could also be elsewhere along the sidewalls 10 or in with the side walls 10 be formed connected manner, as for example in the 3 to 8th is shown.

In the embodiment shown, the side walls are 10 in the corner areas 12 higher trained than in the areas between the corner areas 12 , This is a particularly stable transport lock at the corners of the stack 1 given.

The device 6 is used as follows: To build a stack 1 becomes the device 6 on the top of the transport device 2 hung up. Here are the inside of the side walls 10 outside on sides 16 the transport device 2 to the plant. In addition, the bottom of the support elements comes 14 at the top of the transport device 2 to the plant. Because the support elements 14 in the vertical direction in the middle of the side walls 10 are arranged, stands the device 6 up over the top of the transport device 2 above.

Then the boxes are 4 or other objects on top of the transport device 2 placed. The upwardly projecting part of the device 6 comes outside on sidewalls 18 the boxes 4 to the plant, on those side walls 18 that the outside of the pile 1 form. Bottoms of the boxes 4 come on tops of the supporting elements 14 to the plant. The support elements 14 Thus, between the top of the transport device 2 and bottoms of the boxes 4 clamped and the device 6 is fixed in the vertical direction.

To form the third layer 9 becomes another device 6 on the top of the boxes 6 put on and on the third layer 9 from four boxes 4 placed. The support elements 14 be between the tops of the boxes 4 the second location 8th and bottoms of the boxes 4 the third location 9 clamped and the second device 6 is also fixed in the vertical direction. Thus, all boxes 4 of the pile 1 secured against lateral slipping.

To form further layers may further devices 6 and boxes 4 in the manner described on the stack 1 be put on. In the described embodiment, the transport device 2 four times the surface area of the boxes 4 on, leaving four boxes 4 a location 8th . 9 form. However, it is also possible the dimensions of the transport device 2 and the boxes 4 to choose such a different number of boxes 4 on the transport device 2 can be put on. A particularly good transport safety is achieved if all layers 8th . 9 each are complete, ie the entire base of the stack 1 cover.

3 shows a perspective view of a first box 20 to which a second box 22 is stacked. The two boxes 20 . 22 are stacked in a first stacking "top edge to bottom" on each other. This stacking becomes the second box 22 from the top of the first box 20 put on and the first edges 24 the second box 22 be with second edges 26 the first box 20 connected. The first box forms 20 a first location 7 a stack and the second box 22 a second location 8th ,

The connection of the layers 7 . 8th takes place via the device 6 for transport security. To connect the boxes 20 . 22 becomes the device 6 on a second edge 26 the first box 20 attached and with a first edge 24 the second box 22 connected.

In this embodiment, the device 6 formed like a frame and has four side walls 10 on the side walls 18 the boxes 20 . 22 correspond. The device 6 has like the boxes 20 . 22 a rectangular cross-section. In the embodiment shown, the side walls are 10 the device 6 slightly curved and pointing in the corner areas 12 a greater height than in the middle of the side walls 10 , On the one hand, this has aesthetic reasons; on the other hand, the slightly higher corners cause a particularly good fixation of the boxes 20 . 22 against a horizontal shift.

4 shows a perspective view of the boxes 20 . 22 in a second stack over the device 6 connected to each other. In this stacking is the bottom 28 the upper second box 22 not the first box 20 facing, but the second box 22 is used as a lid and "top edge on top edge" on the first box 20 placed.

5 shows a perspective, partially cutaway view of the boxes 20 . 22 in a third batch mode "floor to floor". In this stacking way, the floors 28 the boxes 20 . 22 facing each other, ie the boxes 20 . 22 be in the range of their second edges 26 over the device 6 connected with each other.

Due to the design of the device 6 is achieved that both in the in 3 shown first stackwise as well as in the 4 shown second stacking as well as in the 5 shown third stack the boxes 20 . 22 over the device 6 can be connected to each other. Details on the design of the device 6 will now be explained with reference to the following figures.

6 shows a detail view of the third stacking. It can be seen that the device 6 a circumferential jetty 30 as a support element 14 having. If the boxes 20 . 22 in the in the 3 to 8th way shown stacked, the bridge comes 30 between soils 28 or second edges 26 and first edges 24 to lie.

The device 6 according to the in 3 to 8th shown second embodiment, both between layers of boxes and between a transport device and stacked thereon layers of boxes as in 1 and 2 shown used. Conversely, in the 1 and 2 shown first embodiment of the device 6 between stacks of boxes like in the 3 to 8th shown used.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• EP 0356543 A1 [0003]

Cited non-patent literature

• EN 13698-1 [0016]

Claims (15)

Contraption ( 6 ) for transport security for a number of stacked, at least one first layer ( 7 ) and a second layer ( 8th ) forming articles, wherein the device ( 6 ) is formed like a frame and side walls ( 10 ) which are at sides (16) of the first layer (16) 7 ) and which abut the outer sides of the first layer ( 7 ) and the second layer ( 8th ) are formed, wherein the side walls ( 10 ) span between a plane in which with the side walls ( 10 ) connected support elements ( 14 ) are arranged, which for abutment on an upper side of the first layer ( 7 ) and / or at an underside of the second layer ( 8th ) are formed. Contraption ( 6 ) according to claim 1, wherein the support elements ( 14 ) in the vertical direction in the middle of the side walls ( 10 ) are arranged. Contraption ( 6 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support elements ( 14 ) only in corner areas ( 12 ) of the device ( 6 ) are formed. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the support elements ( 14 ) than on insides of the side walls ( 10 ) projecting webs are formed. Contraption ( 6 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the device ( 6 ) four side walls ( 10 ), which are each arranged at right angles to each other. Contraption ( 6 ) according to claim 5, wherein the dimensioning of the device ( 6 ) is chosen in such a way that, with a Euro pallet or a partial Euro pallet, it is the first 7 ) is usable. Contraption ( 6 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the device ( 6 ) is formed of plastic. Contraption ( 6 ) according to claim 7, wherein the device ( 6 ) Has film hinges and is collapsible. Contraption ( 6 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the device ( 6 ) is formed of cardboard. Contraption ( 6 ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the device ( 6 ) can be assembled from at least two elements. Stack ( 1 ) from a first location ( 7 ), which has an upper side, and at least one second layer arranged on the upper side ( 8th ), wherein a bottom of the at least one second layer ( 8th ) of the top of the first layer ( 7 ) and has the same surface area, wherein side walls ( 16 ) of the first layer ( 7 ) and side walls ( 18 ) the at least one second layer ( 8th ) Side walls of the stack ( 1 ), wherein between the first layer ( 7 ) and the at least one second layer ( 8th ) a device ( 6 ) is arranged for transport lock according to one of claims 1 to 10 such that side walls ( 10 ) of the device ( 6 ) on the outside of side walls ( 16 ) of the first layer ( 7 ) and on side walls ( 18 ) the at least one second layer ( 8th ) and that support elements ( 14 ) of the device ( 6 ) at an upper side of the first layer ( 7 ) and at a lower side of the second layer ( 8th ) issue. Stack ( 1 ) according to claim 11, wherein the first layer ( 7 ) by a transport device ( 2 ) is trained. Stack according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the first ( 7 ) and / or the second layer ( 8th ) are formed by objects to be transported. Stack ( 1 ) according to one of claims 11 to 13, further comprising a further layer ( 9 ) Comprises objects which are separated from a second layer ( 8th ) by another device ( 6 ) is separated for transport safety. Stack ( 1 ) according to one of claims 11 to 14, wherein the at least one object is cuboidal.

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