EP0497729A2 - Supporting element such as a metal pallet for transporting, storing and lifting goods - Google Patents

Supporting element such as a metal pallet for transporting, storing and lifting goods Download PDF

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EP0497729A2
EP0497729A2 EP92810020A EP92810020A EP0497729A2 EP 0497729 A2 EP0497729 A2 EP 0497729A2 EP 92810020 A EP92810020 A EP 92810020A EP 92810020 A EP92810020 A EP 92810020A EP 0497729 A2 EP0497729 A2 EP 0497729A2
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  • the present invention relates to a carrying unit for goods for its transportation and storage, which is suitable for use in production in warehouses in the forwarding and for transport.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a support unit of the type mentioned of low height and with great stability and high wear properties, which can also be manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manner.
  • the support unit is formed by the skillful arrangement and connection of a corrugated metal strip with a top and / or bottom plate to form a stable, flat plate, which has great stability with a low overall height and is manufactured with relatively little material and cost expenditure. that can.
  • the unit price can be minimized through a fully automated manufacturing process.
  • the metal bath can be obtained in large quantities directly from the rolling mills at favorable conditions.
  • Corrosion protection can be applied in the manufacturing process, which would ensure a long service life.
  • the support units can be adapted to the requirements.
  • a support unit is shown in a perspective view, in which a thin, corrugated metal strip 1 is firmly clamped between a flat lower plate 2 and a flat upper plate 3.
  • Longitudinal bars 4 reinforce the support unit in the X direction. They also give the carrying unit the shape of a standard or Euro pallet or a transport unit known today, which can be transported or moved using commercially available means such as stackers, pallet rollers, roller conveyors, chain conveyors, shelf vehicles, storage devices, driverless transport systems (AGVs) and the like.
  • the longitudinal bars 4 extend essentially at right angles to the longitudinal extent of the waves of the metal strip 1.
  • These longitudinal bars 4 can have any suitable shape and can be designed, for example, as tubes, preferably square tubes, or U-profiles.
  • the longitudinal bars 4 are preferably made of metal.
  • the truss-like arrangement of the corrugated metal strip 1 achieves great stability in the X direction (which is perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the corrugations of the metal strip 1).
  • the stability in the Y direction results in each case from the geometric relationships of the height A to the wavelength B of the metal sheet 1 (FIGS. 2 and 3) in comparison to the support width C (FIG. 1) and taking into account the load Z (FIG. 1) .
  • the type of load such as point load, surface load, etc. and the position of the support points are also important for the design of the load-bearing unit according to the above criteria.
  • the fixation of the center plate 1 with the bottom plate 2 and the top plate 3 is essential.
  • This connection can be made by riveting, welding or gluing.
  • An adhesive connection that requires little effort in terms of production technology can be used above all in the embodiments according to FIGS. 2 and 4.
  • connection type is also selected.
  • Fig. 5 shows the longitudinal beam 4 with built-in wheels 5. These wheels can be made of plastic, steel or rubber, depending on the load. Two or more castors will be possible per longitudinal beam 4.
  • the support unit with rollers can thus be used as a cassette for sheet metal, wooden panels, films, tools, etc. or as a storage pallet for automated storage systems or as a transport element for internal and external transport.
  • the rollers 5 are preferably attached to the longitudinal beam 4. However, they can of course also be mounted directly on the support unit if there is no longitudinal beam 4.
  • the support unit consists only of the plate formed by the metal strip 1 and the bottom and top plates 2, 3. Compared to the embodiment according to FIG. 1, the longitudinal spars 4 are therefore missing.
  • treads 6 'for support rollers 7 of a shelf can be provided on the underside of the support unit at the edges extending transversely to the waves of the metal strip 1.
  • these treads 6 ' are formed by a leg 6a of a U-shaped rail 6, which covers an end face 9 of the support unit and extends transversely to the waves of the metal strip 1.
  • the web 6b of the profile rail 6 forms a running surface 6 ′′ for a lateral guide roller 8 (also indicated by dash-dotted lines).
  • an L-profile could also be used for the profile rail 6.
  • longitudinal bars 4 can be attached to the underside, which are connected directly to the metal strip 1 and are transverse to the shafts of the metal strip 1 extend.
  • longitudinal bars 4 can be provided with rollers 5, as shown in FIG. 7.
  • the supporting units shown are preferably used for the internal transport of goods and are used in particular for use in rack storage.

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By connecting a flat top sheet (3), a corrugated metal strip (1) and a flat bottom sheet (2), the supporting element becomes a rigid plate. The connection of the three sheets (1, 2, 3) can be effected by welding, riveting or bonding. The longitudinal bars (4) increase the longitudinal stability in one direction (X) of the supporting element and at the same time allow lifting of the load by stackers and the like. The longitudinal bars (4) can be constructed in such a way that dimensionally correct standardised pallets (e.g. Europallets) are obtained. Running rollers mounted on the longitudinal bars (4) result in a self-propelled base for cassettes, self-propelled transportation units, rolling pallets, self-propelled bases and roller bases. <IMAGE>

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Trageinheit für Güter zu derem Transportieren und Lagern, die sich für den Einsatz in der Produktion in Lagerhäusern in der Spedition und zum Transport eignet.The present invention relates to a carrying unit for goods for its transportation and storage, which is suitable for use in production in warehouses in the forwarding and for transport.

Zum Transportieren, Lagern und Heben von Gütern ist es bekannt, dass Normpaletten aus Holz, Masspaletten aus Holz, Metall und Kunststoff, Rollkassetten und Rollpaletten als Metallprofil-Schweisskonstruktion oder aus einer Kombination Holz/Kunstoff/Metall verwendet werden.For the transport, storage and lifting of goods, it is known that standard pallets made of wood, mass pallets made of wood, metal and plastic, roller cassettes and roll pallets are used as a metal profile welded construction or a combination of wood / plastic / metal.

Die heute bekannten Transportunterlagen sind entweder nicht verschleissfest oder zu aufwendig in der Konstruktion und damit entsprechend teuer.The transport documents known today are either not wear-resistant or are too complex to construct and therefore correspondingly expensive.

Oft können die Massanforderungen und Toleranzen der Transportunterlagen bei den vorhandenen Belastungen mit den heute bekannten Konstruktionen nicht eingehalten werden.Often, the dimensional requirements and tolerances of the transport documents cannot be met with the existing constructions with the existing loads.

Sie werden überbelastet, was zu grossem Verschleiss führt, oder müssen mit teuren und aufwendigen Materialien sehr kostspielig produziert werden. Die immer häufigeren automatischen Anwendungen im Bereich der Lagerung, Produktion und Transport erhöhen die Anforderungen an solche Tragsysteme mehr und mehr.They are overloaded, which leads to great wear, or have to be produced very costly with expensive and complex materials. The increasingly common automatic applications in the area of storage, production and transport are increasing the demands on such support systems.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Trageinheit der eingangs genannten Art von geringer Bauhöhe und mit grosser Stabilität und hohen Verschleisseigenschaften zu schaffen, die zudem auf einfache und kostengünstige Weise hergestellt werden kann.The present invention has for its object to provide a support unit of the type mentioned of low height and with great stability and high wear properties, which can also be manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manner.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäss durch die Merkmale des kennzeichnenden Teils des Anspruches 1 gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of the characterizing part of claim 1.

Die Trageinheit wird durch die geschickte Anordnung und Verbindung eines gewellten Metallbandes mit einem Ober- und/oder Unterblech zu einer in sich stabilen, ebenen Platte ausgeformt, die bei geringer Bauhöhe eine grosse Stabilität aufweist und mit verhältnismässig geringem material- und kostenmässigem Aufwand hergestellt wer- den kann.The support unit is formed by the skillful arrangement and connection of a corrugated metal strip with a top and / or bottom plate to form a stable, flat plate, which has great stability with a low overall height and is manufactured with relatively little material and cost expenditure. that can.

Durch einen voll automatisierten Herstellungsprozess kann der Stückpreis minimiert werden. Das Metallbad kann in grossen Mengen direkt von den Walzwerken zu günstigen Bedingungen bezogen werden.The unit price can be minimized through a fully automated manufacturing process. The metal bath can be obtained in large quantities directly from the rolling mills at favorable conditions.

Im Herstellungsprozess kann ein Korrosionsschutz aufgebracht werden, womit eine grosse Lebensdauer gewährleistet wäre.Corrosion protection can be applied in the manufacturing process, which would ensure a long service life.

Durch die unterschiedliche Wahl von Höhen-, Längen- und Dickenverhältnissen können die Trageinheiten jeweils den gestellten Anforderungen angepasst werden.Due to the different choice of height, length and thickness ratios, the support units can be adapted to the requirements.

Im folgenden wird anhand der Zeichnung der Erfindungsgegenstand näher erläutert. Er zeigt rein schematisch:

  • Fig. 1 perspektivisch eine erste Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemässen Trageinheit,
  • Fig. 2 einen Schnitt durch die Trageinheit gemäss Fig. 1 mit einer ersten Art der Wellenform des Metallbandes,
  • Fig. 3 in einer Darstellung gemäss Fig. 2 eine andere Art der Wellenform,
  • Fig. 4 in einer Darstellung gemäss Fig. 2 eine dritte Art der Wellenform,
  • Fig. 5 perspektifisch einen Längsholm mit eingebauten Laufrollen,
  • Fig. 6 in Seitenansicht eine zweite Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemässen Trageinheit, und
  • Fig. 7 in Seitenansicht eine dritte Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemässen Trageinheit.
The subject of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. It shows purely schematically:
  • 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a support unit according to the invention,
  • 2 shows a section through the support unit according to FIG. 1 with a first type of waveform of the metal strip,
  • 3 shows a different type of waveform in a representation according to FIG. 2,
  • 4 shows a third type of waveform in a representation according to FIG. 2,
  • 5 perspectifisch a longitudinal spar with built-in rollers,
  • Fig. 6 in side view of a second embodiment of a support unit according to the invention, and
  • Fig. 7 in side view of a third embodiment of a support unit according to the invention.

In Fig. 1 ist in perspektivischer Ansicht eine Trageinheit gezeigt, bei welcher ein dünnes, gewelltes Metallband 1 zwischen einem ebenen Unterblech 2 und einem ebenen Oberblech 3 fest eingespannt ist. Längsholme 4 verstärken die Trageinheit in X-Richtung. Sie geben der Trageinheit zusätzlich die Form einer heute bekannten Norm- oder Europalette oder einer Transporteinheit, welche mit handelsüblichen Mitteln wie Staplern, Palettrollern, Rollenbahnen, Kettenförderern, Regalfahrzeugen, Lagergeräten, führerlosen Transportsystemen (FTS) und dgl. transportiert bzw. bewegt werden können.In Fig. 1, a support unit is shown in a perspective view, in which a thin, corrugated metal strip 1 is firmly clamped between a flat lower plate 2 and a flat upper plate 3. Longitudinal bars 4 reinforce the support unit in the X direction. They also give the carrying unit the shape of a standard or Euro pallet or a transport unit known today, which can be transported or moved using commercially available means such as stackers, pallet rollers, roller conveyors, chain conveyors, shelf vehicles, storage devices, driverless transport systems (AGVs) and the like.

Die Längsholme 4 erstrecken sich im wesentlichen rechtwinklig zur Längserstreckung der Wellen des Metallbandes 1.The longitudinal bars 4 extend essentially at right angles to the longitudinal extent of the waves of the metal strip 1.

Diese Längsholme 4 können jede geeignete Form haben und z.B. als Rohre, vorzugsweise Vierkantrohre, oder U-Profile ausgebildet sein. Vorzugsweise bestehen die Längsholme 4 aus Metall.These longitudinal bars 4 can have any suitable shape and can be designed, for example, as tubes, preferably square tubes, or U-profiles. The longitudinal bars 4 are preferably made of metal.

Durch das fachwerkartige Anordnen des gewellten Metallbandes 1 wird eine grosse Stabilität in X-Richtung (die rechtwinklig zur Längserstreckung der Wellen des Metallbandes 1 verläuft) erreicht.The truss-like arrangement of the corrugated metal strip 1 achieves great stability in the X direction (which is perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the corrugations of the metal strip 1).

Die Stabilität in Y-Richtung ergibt sich jeweils aus den geometrischen Verhältnissen der Höhe A zur Wellenlänge B des Metallbleches 1 (Fig. 2 und 3) im Vergleich zur Auflagenbreite C (Fig. 1) sowie unter Berücksichtigung der Belastung Z (Fig. 1).The stability in the Y direction results in each case from the geometric relationships of the height A to the wavelength B of the metal sheet 1 (FIGS. 2 and 3) in comparison to the support width C (FIG. 1) and taking into account the load Z (FIG. 1) .

Wesentlich für die Auslegung der Trageinheit nach den vorstehenden Kriterien ist dabei auch die Belastungsart wie Punktlast, Flächenlast usw., sowie die Lage der Auflagepunkte.The type of load such as point load, surface load, etc. and the position of the support points are also important for the design of the load-bearing unit according to the above criteria.

Fig.2,3 und 4 zeigen Beispiele der geometrischen Form des wellenartigen Metallbandes 1, wobei die Blechdicke je nach Anwendungszweck und Belastungsart unterschiedliche Masse haben kann.2, 3 and 4 show examples of the geometric shape of the wave-like metal strip 1, the sheet thickness depending on the application and type of load can have different dimensions.

Wesentlich ist die Fixation des Mittelbleches 1 mit dem Unterblech 2 und dem Oberblech 3. Diese Verbindung kann durch Nieten, Schweissen oder Kleben hergestellt werden. Eine Klebeverbindung, die herstellungstechnisch wenig Aufwand verlangt, lässt sich vor allem bei den Ausführungsformen gemäss den Fig. 2 und 4 anwenden.The fixation of the center plate 1 with the bottom plate 2 and the top plate 3 is essential. This connection can be made by riveting, welding or gluing. An adhesive connection that requires little effort in terms of production technology can be used above all in the embodiments according to FIGS. 2 and 4.

Je nach Anwendungsfall, Material und Produktionsautomation wird auch die Verbindungsart ausgewählt.Depending on the application, material and production automation, the connection type is also selected.

Fig. 5 zeigt den Längsholm 4 mit eingebauten Laufrädern 5. Diese Laufräder können je nach Belastung aus Kunststoff, Stahl oder Gummi sein. Pro Längsholm 4 werden zwei oder mehrere Laufrollen möglich sein. Die Trageinheit mit Laufrollen (Rollpalette), kann somit als Kassette für Blech, Holzplatten, Filme, Werkzeuge, usw. oder als Lagerpalette für automatisierte Lagersysteme oder als Transportelement für innerbetriebliche wie externe Transporte verwendet werden. Die Rollen 5 werden vorzugsweise an den Längsholm 4 befestigt. Sie können jedoch selbstverständlich auch direkt an die Trageinheit montiert werden, falls kein Längsholm 4 vorhanden ist.Fig. 5 shows the longitudinal beam 4 with built-in wheels 5. These wheels can be made of plastic, steel or rubber, depending on the load. Two or more castors will be possible per longitudinal beam 4. The support unit with rollers (roller pallet) can thus be used as a cassette for sheet metal, wooden panels, films, tools, etc. or as a storage pallet for automated storage systems or as a transport element for internal and external transport. The rollers 5 are preferably attached to the longitudinal beam 4. However, they can of course also be mounted directly on the support unit if there is no longitudinal beam 4.

Bei der in Fig. 6 nur teilweise gezeigten Ausführungsform besteht die Trageinheit nur aus der durch das Metallband 1 und Unter- und Oberblech 2, 3 gebildeten Platte. Gegenüber der Ausführungsform gemäss Fig. 1 fehlen somit die Längsholme 4. Dafür können auf der Unterseite der Trageinheit an den quer zu den Wellen des Metallbandes 1 verlaufenden Rändern Laufflächen 6′ für strichpunktiert angedeutete Stützrollen 7 eines nicht näher dargestellten Regals vorgesehen werden.In the embodiment shown only partially in FIG. 6, the support unit consists only of the plate formed by the metal strip 1 and the bottom and top plates 2, 3. Compared to the embodiment according to FIG. 1, the longitudinal spars 4 are therefore missing. For this purpose, treads 6 'for support rollers 7 of a shelf (not shown in more detail) can be provided on the underside of the support unit at the edges extending transversely to the waves of the metal strip 1.

Bei der gezeigten Ausführungsform werden diese Laufflächen 6′ durch einen Schenkel 6a einer U-förmigen Profilschiene 6 gebildet, die eine Stirnseite 9 der Trageinheit überdeckt und quer zu den Wellen des Metallbandes 1 verläuft. Der Steg 6b der Profilschiene 6 bildet eine Lauffläche 6" für eine seitliche Führungsrolle 8 (ebenfalls strichpunktiert angedeutet).In the embodiment shown, these treads 6 'are formed by a leg 6a of a U-shaped rail 6, which covers an end face 9 of the support unit and extends transversely to the waves of the metal strip 1. The web 6b of the profile rail 6 forms a running surface 6 ″ for a lateral guide roller 8 (also indicated by dash-dotted lines).

Anstelle eines U-Profils könnte für die Profilschiene 6 auch ein L-Profil verwendet werden.Instead of a U-profile, an L-profile could also be used for the profile rail 6.

Für gewisse Anwendungsfälle (geringe Abmessungen und/oder geringe Belastung) ist es möglich, auf das Unterblech 2 zu verzichten und trotzdem eine genügende Stabilität der Trageinheit zu erhalten. Eine solche Ausführungsform ist in Fig. 7 gezeigt.For certain applications (small dimensions and / or low loads), it is possible to dispense with the lower plate 2 and still maintain sufficient stability of the support unit. Such an embodiment is shown in FIG. 7.

Falls von der Anwendung einer solchen Trageinheit als Rollpalette her oder zur Erhöhung der Stabilität in X-Richtung (siehe Fig. 1) erwünscht, können auf der Unterseite Längsholme 4 angebracht werden, die direkt mit dem Metallband 1 verbunden sind und sich quer zu den Wellen des Metallbandes 1 erstrecken.If desired from the use of such a supporting unit as a rolling pallet or to increase the stability in the X direction (see FIG. 1), longitudinal bars 4 can be attached to the underside, which are connected directly to the metal strip 1 and are transverse to the shafts of the metal strip 1 extend.

Gegebenenfalls können diese Längsholmen 4 mit Laufrollen 5 versehen werden, wie das in Fig. 7 gezeigt ist.If necessary, these longitudinal bars 4 can be provided with rollers 5, as shown in FIG. 7.

Es wäre auch möglich, die in Fig. 7 gezeigte Trageinheit entsprechend der Ausführungsform gemäss Fig. 6 auszubilden, d.h. mit die Seitenkannten abdeckenden L- oder U-förmigen Profilschienen zu versehen.It would also be possible to design the support unit shown in FIG. 7 in accordance with the embodiment according to FIG. to be provided with L or U-shaped profile rails covering the side edges.

Vorzugsweise werden die gezeigten Trageinheiten für den innerbetrieblichen Transport von Gütern eingesetzt und insbesondere für den Einsatz in Regallagern verwendet.The supporting units shown are preferably used for the internal transport of goods and are used in particular for use in rack storage.

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Trageinheit für Güter zu derem Transportieren, und Lagern, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein dünnes gewelltes Metallband (1) auf seiner Oberseite und/oder Unterseite mit einem ebenen Unterblech (2) und/oder einem ebenen Oberblech (3) fest verbunden ist.Carrying unit for goods for transporting and storing, characterized in that a thin corrugated metal band (1) is firmly connected on its top and / or bottom with a flat bottom plate (2) and / or a flat top plate (3). Trageinheit nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf der Unterseite zwei Längsholme (4) angebracht sind.Support unit according to claim 1, characterized in that two longitudinal bars (4) are attached to the underside. Trageinheit nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie so ausgebildet ist, dass sie in den Abmessungen einer Norm-Palette entspricht.Support unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is designed such that it corresponds in size to a standard pallet. Trageinheit nach Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an den Längsholmen (4) zwei oder mehrere Laufrollen (5) angebracht sind.Carrying unit according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that two or more rollers (5) are attached to the longitudinal spars (4). Trageinheit nach einem der Ansprüche 1-4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das gewellte Metallband (1) mit dem Unterblech (2) bzw. Oberblech (3) durch Widerstandsschweissen, Verkleben, Vernieten verbunden ist.Support unit according to one of claims 1-4, characterized in that the corrugated metal strip (1) is connected to the lower plate (2) or upper plate (3) by resistance welding, gluing, riveting. Trageinheit nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Längsholmen (4) am nur mit dem Oberblech (3) versehenen gewellten Metallband (1) befestigt sind.Support unit according to claim 2, characterized in that the longitudinal spars (4) are attached to the corrugated metal band (1) provided only with the top plate (3). Trageinheit nach einem der Ansprüche 1 - 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf der Unterseite Laufflächen (6′) für Stützrollen (7) eines Regals vorgesehen sind.Support unit according to one of claims 1-5, characterized in that running surfaces (6 ′) for support rollers (7) of a shelf are provided on the underside. Trageinheit nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass jede Lauffläche (6′) durch einen Schenkel (6a) einer eine Stirnseite (9) überdeckenden L- oder U-förmigen Profilschiene (6) gebildet ist.Support unit according to claim 7, characterized in that each tread (6 ′) is formed by a leg (6a) of an L-shaped or U-shaped profile rail (6) covering an end face (9). Trageinheit nach Anspruch 2 oder 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, das sich die Längsholme (4) bzw. die Profilschinen (6) quer, vorzugsweise etwa rechtwinklig, zur Längserstreckung der Wellen des gewellten Metallbandes (1) erstrecken.Support unit according to claim 2 or 8, characterized in that the longitudinal bars (4) or the profile rails (6) extend transversely, preferably approximately at right angles, to the longitudinal extent of the corrugations of the corrugated metal strip (1). Trageinheit nach einem der Ansprüche 1 - 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie zum Einschieben in ein Lagerregal ausgebildet ist.Carrying unit according to one of claims 1-9, characterized in that it is designed for insertion into a storage rack.
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