DE29702675U1 - Transport handle - Google Patents

Description

Description Transport handle

Until now, it has been common practice to transport objects such as cupboards, washing machines, flower pots, or the like by hand by directly grabbing them. In addition, some aids such as carrying straps or rolling transport systems are known.

However, practice shows that most of the known transport systems are used almost exclusively in the commercial sector, for example by furniture packers. The reasons for this are mainly the high purchase price (e.g. hand trucks for climbing stairs) or the lack of flexibility of the systems. For the transport of small or medium-sized objects, as is often the case in the home, the known systems are often oversized or very difficult to handle. Practice also shows that the usual method of transporting by hand poses very great health risks, for example through finger or back injuries.

The invention specified in the patent claims is based on the problem of creating a cost-effective and very versatile transport system which essentially makes work easier in the home and at the same time significantly reduces the health risks posed by the usual method.

These problems are solved by the invention specified in the patent claims.

The advantages achieved with the invention are essentially that a cost-effective and very universally applicable transport system achieves a high level of user acceptance, which can significantly reduce previous health damage in the future. Small and medium-sized objects such as flower pots or cabinets can be transported ergonomically and safely with the new system.

Due to the small size of the system, no large storage capacity needs to be maintained and the aspect of mobility becomes more important compared to a hand truck, for example.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention is specified in patent claims 4.

The invention can be used in a wide variety of ways thanks to the rotating mounting of the base plates. For example, it is possible to transport objects with straight or rounded sides (e.g. flower pots). It is also possible to use the system on uneven surfaces, such as corners.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are described in more detail below.

Fig. 1 shows an element in perspective view. The curved shape of the base plates (1) and (4) can be clearly seen, which can also be made straight depending on the intended use. Pos (5) shows a handle (12) that is rotatably connected to the base plates (1) and (4) and is used to lift the load anchored to the system when the system is in use. The positions (3) are through-openings for e.g. passing through a tensioning belt. The position of the openings and their number are only given as examples and can be changed as required during production. This also applies to the shape of the openings and to the through-openings shown under (9) for easier insertion of a belt, for example. Next to or in the openings, in the example under

Item (10) shows so-called locking lugs, which serve to fix a tensioning belt, for example, pulled through the openings. The position and shape of item (10) is only given as an example. Further designs for the purpose of fixing a tensioning belt, for example, remain reserved. Item (2) shows a support, which can be made of soft, non-slip material and has the purpose of protecting objects to be transported from damage and at the same time achieving a certain adhesive effect. The support can be glued on or attached with a clip system, for example. The same purpose can also be achieved by designing the surface of the base plates (1) and (4) accordingly. For example, depending on the intended use, suction cups can also be used here.

Fig. 2 shows a so-called bracket, which can be inserted with item (8) into precisely fitting openings in Fig. 1 item (6). This design can be part of the overall system. The shape and design of the bracket is reserved and is based on the intended use. For example, it can be tapered as a so-called hook, can be rotatable, or can be rotatable in item (6). A variable length of the bracket would also be possible here, for example. Fig. 2 can also be a fixed component of the base plate (1).

Fig. 3 shows a tension spring which can be used at the pivot point (8) to pre-tension the bracket towards the front sides of the base plates.

For functional reasons, the position of the handle (5) can also be outside the center of the base plates in order to achieve a better leverage effect during use.

The functionality of the system is explained using an example of carrying a cabinet.

On both sides of the cabinet, one person attaches a system with integrated hooks to the bottom of the cabinet. The contact surfaces (2) rest against the side walls of the cabinet. When the system is lifted by the handle (5), the tapered hooks easily drill into the material to be transported from below and the object can be transported.

The same effect is achieved by placing a so-called tensioning belt firmly around the object to be transported, which has previously been pulled through the openings (3) of the system. When the system is lifted by the handle, a leverage effect is created between the system and the object to be transported, allowing easy and safe transport.

A combination of hooks and tensioning straps provides the highest possible safety.

The system described above is only an example within the scope of the patent claims. Advantageous further developments remain reserved within the scope of the patent rights.

Claims (4)

1. Transport handle, characterized, that at least two so-called base plates, the size and shape of which are not further defined, are connected to a so-called handle for gripping and, depending on the requirements, can have openings on the outside and/or on the lower and/or upper side for pulling through belts, ropes or other tensile materials. The handle can be ergonomic and designed with a so-called safety bar. The openings can be closed or completely or partially open on the outside so that, for example, a belt can be inserted into the openings without threading it. There can also be so-called beads with a surface structure and/or additional open or closed passages on or in the openings or the belt guide, which reduce or stop a slipping process, for example of an attached belt, or fulfil a belt guide function. The sides of the base plates opposite the handle can be completely or partially covered with anti-slip material or with so-called suction cups, or have a special anti-slip or suction surface structure. The materials to be attached can be integrated, glued, or attached with, for example, clips or Velcro systems. The overall system can include, for example, a tensioning belt. 2. Transport handle according to claim 1, characterized, that the base plates have mounts for the associated rigid or pivoting so-called hooks or other items. These, for example, hoes can also be firmly integrated into the base plates. It is also possible that the distance between the base plates and, for example, the hoes is determined by a so-called clamping system can be variable. If, for example, the hooks are mounted on the base plates in a rotatable manner, it is also possible for a tension spring system to pre-tension the hooks towards the underside of the base plates. 3. Transport handle Patent claim 1 and/or 2 characterized, that the base plates can be curved, or the sides opposite the handle are provided with a curved attachment. 4. Base plate according to claim 1 and/or 2 to 3, characterized, that the base plates connected to the handle are rotatably mounted on at least one side of the handle. This can be done, for example, with an axle connection. It is also possible for several base plates to be rotatable or connected to one another with flexible material to form an overall base plate.