DE202021100300U1 - Strap construction for securing goods - Google Patents

Abstract

A strap assembly for securing goods in a container, the strap assembly comprising a strap having a first strap end and a second strap end, the first strap end having a metal wire clip engaged with the belt, characterized in that at least one rod of the metal wire clip has a slot, wherein the slot has a first slot end with a first width and a second slot end with a second width, the first width and the second width being different and the slot tapering between the first slot end and the second slot end.

Description

Technical area

The present invention relates to a belt structure. In particular, the invention relates to a strap assembly for securing goods in a container.

background

Roll containers are typically used for the temporary storage and transportation of packaged goods. Roll containers are wheeled, cage-like pallets that are prismatic to maximize internal volume while minimizing external dimensions.

Such containers are typically secured using a strap assembly. The assembly generally comprises a two-ended strap, one end having a loop and the other end having a hook. The structure is used to securely attach to at least one side of the container. The loop is engaged with a side bar of the container by inserting the hook through the loop and tightening the strap. The hook is then attached to a second side bar of the container.

Such a structure is disadvantageous in that it takes time to engage the structure with the first and second side bars. Furthermore, the knots of the loop tend to tighten with the passage of time and use, creating difficulties in disengaging the structure, necessitating the cutting of the knots and making many parts of the strap unusable. Furthermore, disengaging the buckle requires first disengaging the hook.

There is a need for a strap assembly that is quick and easy to attach and detach, wherein both ends of the assembly can be independently engaged or disengaged from the side bars.

The present invention is intended to solve at least some of the problems mentioned above.

Summary description of the invention

In a first aspect the present invention relates to a strap assembly for securing goods in a container according to claim 1. This structure comprises a strap with a metal wire clip. At least one rod of the metal wire clip has a tapered slot. The invention allows the strap to be easily inserted into the metal wire clip through the tapered slot. Another advantage is that the belt cannot easily get out of the metal wire clip through the slot. Another advantage is that the strap is securely fastened. In addition, removing the strap from the container is also quick and efficient and does not require cutting the strap. Therefore, the invention allows the belt structure to be reused multiple times.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the tapering slot has a first slot end with a first width and a second slot end with a second width. The ratio between the first slot width and the second slot width is at least 1: 1.4. An advantage of certain embodiments of the invention is the reduction in the likelihood of the strap coming out of the metal wire clip while still allowing easy insertion of the strap into the metal wire clip with the slot.

An advantage of certain embodiments of the invention is the removability or insertability of the belt lock present on one end of the belt by disengaging the metal wire clip from that end through the slot.

In one embodiment, the belt can have two belt parts, the parts being connectable by a connecting element. An advantage of certain embodiments of the invention is the variability in length of the belt structure.

According to a second aspect the invention relates to a container for moving goods according to claim 17. The container is provided with a belt assembly according to the first aspect of the invention.

The strap assembly can be engaged at both ends of the side bars of the container. An advantage of certain embodiments of the invention is the reliable securing of the container. Alternatively, the two ends of the strap can be disengaged or disengaged from the side bars of the container. An advantage of certain embodiments of the invention is the ease with which the container can be loaded and / or unloaded. Another advantage of certain embodiments of the invention is the easy and quick securing or unlocking of the container. It is also particularly advantageous that the belt end with the metal wire clip can be brought into or out of engagement with a side bar of the container without bringing the belt lock or the hook at the other end into or out of engagement.

Further advantages of the invention and particularly preferred embodiments emerge from the following detailed description.

Figure list

• 1 shows a belt structure 1 According to the state of the art.
• 2 shows (a) a 3D view and (b) a top view of a metal wire clip 11 according to certain embodiments of the invention.
• 3 shows a hook 18th according to certain embodiments of the invention.
• 4th shows a strap 13th with two belt parts 23 , 24 by a fastener 25th are connected in accordance with certain embodiments of the invention.
• 5 Figure 12 shows one way of attaching a strap using the metal wire clip 11 , in accordance with certain embodiments of the invention.
• 6th shows a roll container 29 , equipped with two belt superstructures 22nd , in accordance with certain embodiments of the invention.

Detailed description of the invention

The present invention relates to a strap assembly for securing goods in a container.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used in the description of the invention, including technical and scientific terms, have the meaning customary for those of ordinary skill in the art in the field of the invention. For further orientation, definitions of terms are provided for a better understanding of the teaching according to the invention.

• Der bestimmte und der unbestimmte Artikel bezeichnen hier sowohl eine Einzahl als auch eine Mehrzahl, wenn nicht der Kontext eindeutig anderes aussagt. Zum Beispiel bedeutet „eine Kontaminierung“ eine oder eine Mehrzahl von Kontaminierungen.

The following terms have the following meanings here:

• The definite and the indefinite article here denote both a singular and a plural, unless the context clearly states otherwise. For example, “a contamination” means one or a plurality of contaminations.

“To have” in different language forms is synonymous here with “include” (also in different language forms) or “provided or endowed with” (again in different language forms), and these are open terms that deny the existence of the following, e.g. B. of a component, but do not exclude the existence of further, unmentioned components, features, elements, steps that are known or described in the technical field.

The representation of numerical ranges by range limits includes all numbers and fractions within the range and also the mentioned limits.

In a first aspect the invention relates to a strap assembly for securing goods in a container. The belt has a first belt end and a second belt end. The first end of the belt has a metal wire clip engaged with the belt. At least one rod of the metal wire clip has a slot. The slot has a first slot end with a first width and a second slot end with a second width. The first width and the second width are different from each other. The slot tapers between the first slot end and the second slot end.

The strap can be engaged with the metal wire clip by inserting a strap end through the metal wire clip and then attaching the end to the strap to create a loop. This attachment can be permanent or temporary and z. B. by sewing or gluing.

According to a preferred embodiment, the slot can taper linearly. Alternatively, the slot can taper exponentially. Various forms of taper are conceivable.

According to a preferred embodiment, the ratio between the first slot width and the second slot width is at least 1: 1.4. Even more preferably, the ratio can be between 1: 1.5 and 1: 2.5. Most preferred is a ratio of 1: 1.7. According to a further embodiment, the first slot width can be between 1 and 5 mm, e.g. B. it can be 3 mm, and the second slot width can be between 3 and 10 mm, e.g. B. 5 mm.

The ratio between the first slot width and the second slot width can be carefully selected so that the likelihood of the belt getting out of the metal wire clip is reduced, while easy insertion of the belt into the metal wire clip remains possible.

According to one embodiment, the first end of the slot can be closer to a center point of the metal wire clip than the second end of the slot. Such a configuration is advantageous for two reasons. First, this configuration allows the strap to be easily inserted into the metal wire clip. Second, this configuration avoids easy stripping of the belt out of the metal wire clip, e.g. B. because the first slot width is smaller than the second slot width.

According to a further embodiment, the metal wire clip is brought into engagement with the belt by means of a first rod of the metal wire clip. The slot is in a second rod opposite the first rod.

According to a preferred embodiment, the metal wire clip can be rotated 180 ° so that the first side bar with the slot engages the belt.

According to a preferred embodiment, the metal wire clip can be brought out of engagement with the belt or into engagement with the belt through the slot. For example in the case where removal or replacement of the metal wire clip is desired.

According to a preferred embodiment, the belt lock has at least three bars. The metal wire clip can particularly preferably have at least four rods. According to a preferred embodiment, the metal wire clip has a rectangular or square shape. According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the first and second side bars of the metal wire clip, which are parallel to one another, are longer than the other two side bars of the metal wire clip. The side bars of the metal wire clip, e.g. B. the other two side bars of the metal wire clip can be curved, e.g. B. form half an ellipse. The angle between two connected side bars is preferably 90 °, the angle preferably being round.

According to a preferred embodiment, the second belt end can have a hook element. According to an alternative preferred embodiment, the second belt end can have a further metal wire clip according to one of the embodiments described above.

In one embodiment, the hook member may have many configurations, each suitable for engaging a post of a container. For this purpose, the hook element preferably has a curvature suitable for engagement with a post. The hook element can alternatively be constructed from three layers, a first and a second layer being perpendicular to one another and a third layer being arranged at an angle with respect to the second layer, whereby a hook section is formed.

According to one embodiment, the hook element is made from a wire forming a closed or semi-closed loop. According to one embodiment, the loop has a bent or curved part which forms a hook portion. The hook portion forms half of an ellipse, the ellipse being a z. B. on a cylindrical or tubular structure has a suitable radius.

According to a preferred embodiment, the belt can have two belt parts that can be connected to one another. The two belt parts are suitable for connection by means of a connecting element which is attached to at least one end of a belt part; one belt part is attached to the metal wire clip and the other belt part is in turn attached to a second metal wire clip or to a hook element. The connecting element can be constructed with a male and with a female part which, when connected to one another, form the connecting element. For example, the male part is one end of one belt part with the female part at one end of the other belt part and removably receiving the male part.

According to another embodiment, the connecting element is attached to one end of a belt part, e.g. B. permanently attached. The element has at least two recesses designed to receive at least two belt parts. For example, one recess receives an outer end of a belt part, for example permanently, while another recess has a tooth clamp that receives the other end of the belt part. At least one belt part has the metal wire clip, while the other belt part can have the metal wire clip or the hook element. The connecting element is advantageous because it is easier to connect the two strap parts to the container and then the two strap parts to the connecting element. This also allows the length of the belt structure to be varied.

According to a preferred embodiment, the belt can be made of a woven, rubber or composite material. The straps can be made of polyester with polyester threads, either woven or composite threads. Belts constructed from composite threads can be coated with a polymer coating, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, preferably polypropylene. The polymer coating can have polyolefins such as LDPE, HDPE, PP, EVA, EMA, EBA, EEA. Other possible straps for use in accordance with the present invention include polyaramid fibers, nylon, natural fibers such as sisal, flax, and metal fibers. In general, belts to be used according to the invention preferably have a material, such as polymers, with a Young's modulus of less than 1,400 MPa, preferably below 1,000 MPa, particularly preferably below 500 MPa.

This belt can be at least 10.0 mm wide, preferably between 30.0 mm and 70.0 mm, particularly preferably 50.0 mm. This belt can also be at least 350.0 mm long, preferably between 400.0 mm and 1,000.0 mm, particularly preferably 450.0 mm long.

According to a preferred embodiment, the metal wire clip and / or the hook and / or the connecting element can be produced from a metal or a metal alloy or a composite. For example, the metal wire clip and / or the hook and / or the connecting element can be made of steel or stainless steel. The metal wire clip and / or the hook and / or the connecting element can also be made of plastic if smaller acting forces are to be expected.

According to a second aspect, the invention relates to a container for transporting goods. The container has a strap structure with a strap in accordance with the first aspect of the present invention.

The belt structure according to one of the embodiments discussed above is particularly useful for lashing or tying to a or the (roll) container. Such (roller) containers are used for the transport of goods and in the field of logistics. They can be used in supermarkets, for selecting, for transporting laundry and other goods in hotels or in the health care sector.

According to one embodiment, the container can have a base area, e.g. B. have a rectangular base, with wheels and at least two parallel side parts which extend upwards from the base. In one embodiment, these side parts can have a grid or a grid-like configuration. The side parts have side bars that encompass the configuration. According to one embodiment, the container can be divided on the inside by dividing elements which define different levels. Preferably the container is a roll container.

When attached to a container as described above, the metal wire clip on one side of the strap assembly is releasably engaged with a side bar of the container while the hook member or metal wire clip on the other side of the assembly is releasably engaged with an opposite side bar of the container. The construction with two metal wire clips can be particularly advantageous in some cases because each end of the strap can be brought into and out of engagement with a side bar independently of the other end. For example, one end can be brought into and out of engagement with a side bar of the container with a metal wire clip without disengaging or disengaging the other end. This is different from the case without the slot in which one end with e.g. B. a hook must be disengaged before the other end can be disengaged from the metal wire clip. For the same reason, the structure without the slot cannot have two metal wire clips. If z. If, for example, the belt is passed through the metal wire clip at one end, the belt can no longer be inserted into the second belt lock. One possible solution to this problem is to use two belt parts that are connected by a connecting element. However, such a connecting element is not required for the belt structure according to the invention.

According to a preferred embodiment, when both ends of the structure are engaged with the side bars of the container, the structure allows the container to be secured easily and quickly, which results in the contents of the container being secured. Alternatively, when the two side bars of the container are disengaged, the structure allows easy and quick loading and / or unloading of the container. This is accomplished using the metal wire clip with the tapered slot because engagement with the belt lock is easy and quick by inserting the belt through the slot.

In a preferred embodiment, the container has at least two strap assemblies, the assemblies being on opposite sides. For example, a rectangular base with two side panels.

According to a preferred embodiment, the side bars of the container with which the metal wire clip and the hook are to be brought into engagement can be cylindrical, preferably tubular.

Further properties and advantages of embodiments according to the invention are described with reference to the figures. It goes without saying that the invention is not restricted to the specific embodiments shown in these figures or described by way of example, but rather is restricted only by the claims.

Figure description

1 shows a belt structure 1 prior art with a belt 2 , a metal wire clip 3 and a hook 4th . A side stick 5 of the metal wire clip 3 engages one end 6th of the belt 2 while a side bar 7th of the hook 4th engaged with another end 8th of the belt 2 stands. The metal wire clip 3 has four side bars. The hook 4th has a closed loop 9 on, taking the loop 9 near another side bar 10 of the hook 4th is twisted.

2 shows (a) a 3D view and (b) a top view of a metal wire clip 11 according to the invention. A side stick 12th of the belt lock 11 is in engagement with a belt 13th . The belt lock 11 has a slot 14th on another side stick 15th of the belt lock. The slot 14th has a first slot end 16 having a first width and a second slot end 17th with a second width. The slot 14th tapers linearly between the first end of the slot 16 and the second end of the slot 17th .

3 shows a hook according to the invention 18th . The hook 18th has a closed loop 19th with a side stick 20th of the hook engages the belt 13th on. The loop 19th is near another side bar 21st of the hook 18th twisted.

4th shows a belt structure 22nd with two belt parts 23 , 24 by a fastener 25th are connected. The connecting element 25th has at least two recesses 26th , 27 on that for receiving at least two belt parts 23 , 24 are designed. A belt part 23 shows the metal wire clip 11 on, and the other part of the belt 24 the hook 18th . Alternatively, the two belt parts 23 , 24 both a belt lock 11 exhibit.

5 (a - b) shows one possible use of the invention. The strap 13th is around a pipe 28 looped to which the metal wire clip 11 is attached. The strap 13th is according to 5a in the slot 14th of the metal wire clip 11 introduced. The strap 13th will then according to 5b on the pipe 28 tightened. For an even more secure attachment, the metal wire clip can be rotated 180 ° so that the side bar 15th with the slot 14th in engagement with the belt 13th stands.

6th shows a roll container 29 . The container 29 is equipped with two belt superstructures 22nd . The superstructures 22nd secure the container 29 and prevent objects in the container from being lost or falling out.

The present description relates to details of certain embodiments of the invention. It is clear, however, that regardless of the above details in the text, the invention can be implemented in the most varied of ways. It goes without saying that the use of certain terms in the description of certain properties or aspects of the invention should not be interpreted in such a way that the choice of terms is intended to be restrictive with regard to certain properties or aspects of the invention to which the choice of terms relates.

List of reference symbols

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Belt construction

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belt

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Metal wire clip

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hook

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a side bar of the metal wire clip

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one end of the strap

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a side bar of the hook

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another end of the strap

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closed loop

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another side bar of the hook

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Metal wire clip

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first slot end

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second end of the slot

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closed loop

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a side bar of the hook

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another side bar of the hook

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two belt parts

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two recesses

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pipe

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Roll container

Claims (23)

A belt assembly for securing goods in a container, the belt assembly comprising a belt having a first belt end and a second belt end, the first belt end having a metal wire clip in engagement with the belt, characterized in that at least one rod of the metal wire clip has a slot, wherein the slot has a first slot end with a first width and a second slot end with a second width, the first width and the second width being different and the slot tapering between the first slot end and the second slot end. Belt structure according to Claim 1 where the slot tapers linearly. Belt structure according to Claim 1 or 2 , in which the ratio between the first slot width and the second slot width is at least 1: 1.4. Belt structure according to Claim 1 or 2 , in which the ratio between the first slot width and the second slot width is between 1: 1.5 and 1: 2.5. A belt assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the metal wire clip engages the belt by means of a first rod of the metal wire clip and the slot is in a second rod opposite the first rod. A belt assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the metal wire clip comprises at least four bars. The belt assembly of any preceding claim, wherein the first slot end is closer to a center point of the metal wire clip than the second slot end. A belt assembly as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the second slot end includes a hook element. Belt structure according to Claim 8 wherein the hook member has a hook portion adapted for engagement with a side rod of a container. Belt structure according to one of the Claims 1 - 8th , wherein the second strap end also has a strap lock with a slot, the slot having a first slot end with a first width and a second slot end with a second width, the first width and the second width being different and the slot between the tapered first slot end and the second slot end. Belt assembly according to one of the preceding claims, in which the belt has two belt parts which can be connected to a connecting element, which connecting element is attached to at least one end of a belt part; wherein one strap part is attached to the metal wire clip and the other strap part in turn is attached to a second metal wire clip or to a hook element. Belt structure according to Claim 11 , in which the connecting element has at least two recesses designed to receive the at least two belt parts. A belt assembly as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the belt is made from a woven, rubber, or composite material. A belt assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the belt has a width between 10.0 and 70.0 mm. A belt assembly as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the belt is at least 400 mm long, approximately between 350 mm and 1,000 mm. Belt structure according to one of the preceding claims, in which the metal wire clip and / or the hook and / or the connecting element are made from a metal or a metal alloy or a composite material or plastic. Container for transporting goods, which is equipped with a belt structure according to one of the Claims 1 - 16 Is provided. Container after Claim 17 wherein a hook member removably engages one side of the container and the buckle removably engages an opposite side of the container. Container after Claim 17 or 18th wherein two strap locks are removably engaged with two opposite sides of the container. Container according to one of the Claims 17 - 19th which is equipped with at least two belt assemblies on opposite sides. Container according to one of the Claims 17 - 20th with a base provided with wheels and at least two parallel side parts which extend upwards from the base and have a lattice-like or lattice-like structure and this structure have circumferential side bars, the metal wire clip and / or the hook being in engagement with the side bars. Container according to one of the Claims 17 - 21st , in which side bars of the container with which the buckle and a hook are engaged are tubular. Container according to one of the Claims 17 - 22nd which is a roll container.

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