EP1312565B1 - Transport frame for motorcycles - Google Patents

Abstract

Transportation frame for motorcycles or other two wheelers having a front wheel and a rear wheel comprises a base (1), at least two side walls (2,3) where the front side wall folds outward for loading the two wheeler, and at least one base trough for holding the front wheel and the rear wheel. The base trough is a continuous loading channel (6) arranged between lateral foot plates (7) and having a protrusion (8). <??>Preferred Features: The loading channel is a U-shaped profile rail connected at the top of its arms (6a,6b) to the foot plates. The loading channel has different depths to produce the protrusion.

Description

The invention relates to a shipping rack for motorcycles or similar two-wheelers with at least the front wheel and Rear wheel, with a base, also with at least two Side walls, of which at least the front side wall can be folded outwards for loading with the two-wheeler, and with at least one as a continuous entry channel between side treads trained floor pan for receiving of the front wheel and the rear wheel, one of which Elevation to be run over in the course of the channel of the front wheel Entrance channel a collision-free entry of the two-wheeler ensures.

For a shipping rack of the construction described at the beginning according to FR 2 773 350 A1 cannot be guaranteed be that when crossing the elevation collisions of the Two-wheeler occur with the shipping rack. This aspect comes against the background that the treads at the known design provide insufficient support for what under certain circumstances, especially with heavy two-wheelers negatively noticeable, special meaning.

A similar shipping rack is the subject of DE 199 00 679 A1. This is about transport and storage reusable packaging for a motorized two-wheeler, which has hinged corner profiles. The basic body leaves like a pallet by forklift or pallet truck affairs.

A packaging for a motorized two-wheeler is Subject of DE 199 34 939 A1. Here is a floor with Columns provided as lateral boundaries, which are in Let the rest position fold down on the floor and in yours vertical working position can be locked. In the field of There is a lane along the longitudinal center axis of the floor or fairway along which a two-wheeler hit the ground can be postponed. The lane is in its end areas recessed to wheel wells so that the wheels of the two-wheeler intervene there to a certain extent can. The problems of damage-free running-in of the two-wheeler are not relevant from this document been influenced.

DE 199 31 248 A1 is about a pallet with one in the longitudinal direction of the pallet open receiving channel for Setting and holding the two-wheeler. From the top is into a platform which is trapezoidal in cross section designed receiving channel for adjusting the wheels of the two-wheeler formed.

Other shipping frames are described in DE 197 31 868 C2, DE 75 29 183 U1 and EP 1 052 193 A1 described. In addition to these reusable shipping racks for motorcycles or comparable two-wheelers one also disposable packaging mainly made of wood, as they are the subject of EP 0 401 392 B1.

The generic state of the art has changed fundamentally tried and tested, but can be improved, which makes it easy Loaded with the respective motorcycle. So can in the known shipping racks according to EP 1 052 193 A1 then problems arise when particularly heavy motorcycles should be packed. Because in this case it represents known frame only bracing available can hardly be entered safely. On top of that with such motorcycle types there is a risk that the Entering the floor pan, for example a side stand, Chassis booms, frame beams etc. with the Collide base of shipping rack.

Completely unsuitable for packing heavy motorcycles is the shipping rack described in DE 197 31 868 C2, because high-quality cradles here are provided for the front axle and the rear wheel, in which these have to be lifted. This is hardly manual possible. - The invention as a whole wants to remedy this create.

The invention is based on the technical problem Shipping rack of the design described above continue to form that simple and collision-free Loading succeeds.

To solve this technical problem is within the Invention a generic shipping rack for motorcycles or similar two-wheelers with at least the front wheel and Rear wheel characterized in that the treads by means of a gutter-side connection pipe to the Entry channel are connected, the connecting pipes in the starting area of the entrance channel against the Form the opening mouth opening direction.

In principle, two continuous entry channels can also be used be realized if, for example, the shipping rack used in combination with a motorcycle with sidecar shall be. Usually, however, only one comes continuous entry channel between the two side Footboards for use. This way even heavy motorcycles easily and easily in it Bring in the shipping rack because the treads for one ensure a safe hold of an operator, on both sides the entrance gutter.

This retraction is made even easier and collision-free designed to be run over by the front wheel Elevation in the course of the channel is realized. Because through that Driving the front wheel of the two-wheeler onto the elevation may protrude from the frame, engine or the like and previously colliding components, such as. B. side stand, Boom etc. with the front wheel, as it were raised. In any case, such protruding components no longer collide with the treads. As soon as the front wheel leaves the elevation again, cares the one that inevitably sets in at the rear edge Slope drive that the rear wheel over a ramp the Entry channel climbs and is thereby raised. The means as soon as the front wheel leaves the elevation and so the front of the motorcycle is lowered, the rear section that lifts at the same time ensures that even in this case collisions between motorcycle components and shipping rack reliably avoided become.

It goes without saying that the gutter depth of the entry gutter both in the associated rear wheelbase area as well selected in the front wheelbase area so that at loaded motorcycle enough space between the previously motorcycle components mentioned and the shipping frame remains.

In detail, the entry channel may be used as a U-profile rail treads connected to the top of their U-legs be trained, which simplifies production. In addition, this creates a continuous tread, as it were available only through the driveway is divided.

To show the survey, the drive-in channel is included different gutter depths. Here is the Channel depth usually lower in the area of the elevation than in the rear wheel and front wheel base area. To manufacture to make the gutter as simple as possible, are the gutter depth in the rear wheelbase area and front wheelbase area preferably designed to match although of course different gutter depths these places are possible and encompassed by the invention become.

So that the shipping rack according to the invention easily can basically roll at the base be attached. The transport of the Shipping racks (with or without a motorcycle lashed thereon) however, in that a transport vehicle, usually a forklift or a pallet truck, the transport frame with fork tines. It turned out to be proven to be advantageous if the entry channel has an outer Width that corresponds to the distance between the forks of the concerned Transport vehicle or forklift adapted is. In this way, a particularly safe one Ensure transport because of the longitudinal extension of the Forks and the length of the shipping rack to match.

Of course, the transport vehicle or the Forklift trucks also transport the shipping rack across, by placing the forks transversely under the base drive. During the transport in the longitudinal direction the entry channel as it were for the automatic guidance of the forks in this case, however, additional Guide tabs are provided.

The survey is regularly in longitudinal section around a trapezoidal attachment compared to the bottom of the Entry channel. This trapezoidal attachment has each an initial ramp and an end ramp, so that opening and rolling the front wheel without problems succeed. This survey may be appropriate curved insert for an otherwise trough-shaped Act the entrance gutter. However, within the scope of the invention proceeded in such a way that it is a one-piece Sheet metal stamping part, which acts as a drive-in channel Commitment comes.

The treads are each with a mesh mat gutter-side connection tube designed to sharp edges to avoid in the driveway area, the worst case scenario can injure the tires or damage the rims. This is aimed in the same direction against the Entry opening opening direction. That mouth is formed in the simplest sense that the in each case gutter-side connecting pipes arcuate from the Run the gutter and connect to the respective corner posts are. This construction detail also contributes to Stabilization of the treads and the entire shipping frame at.

The rear side wall usually has one foldable safety lever to protect protruding two-wheeler parts such as top case, suitcase, etc. Of course this safety lever can be used if necessary provided with a plastic coating to prevent damage to the paintwork or to avoid the like. - One in the driveway adjustable engaging front stop for the front wheel ensures that the transport frame without major Changes for a variety of motorcycles with each different wheelbase between front and rear wheel can be used.

Finally, the side walls or belonging to them Vertical post of the shipping frame in the head area advantageous via centering pins, in which several are stacked Shipping racks complementary centering notches in the floor area of the frame above or the adjoining corner post. hereby the respective shipping racks can be easily stack, even if there is no motorcycle in it is kept. Because in this case, the front Fold down the side wall and the rear side wall and place on the base or the grid mat. This will centering training in the respective area of the joints Corner post accessible, now with the said centering in the floor area of the one above Frame work together.

As a result, the invention provides a reusable one Shipping rack for motorcycles or similar two-wheelers available, which is for a safe and easy Transport - even heavy motorcycles - particularly suitable is. First of all, the treads on both sides ensure this the continuous entrance channel, the secure hold guarantee, even if not just one, but two Operators are required for loading. Moreover places the entry channel with the one formed in it Survey sure that especially when entering critical the entry channel has so far been almost inevitable collisions between protruding motorcycle components and the shipping rack can be reliably avoided.

Because this elevation ensures that the front wheel is over the base of the gutter is raised so that also the corresponding protruding components from the Shipping rack removed. Only when the rear wheel too the front area is raised at the same time lowered so that collisions are not to be feared. This is where the main advantages can be seen.

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das erfindungsgemäße Versandgestell bei hochgeklappter hinterer Seitenwand mit Blickrichtung entgegen der Einfahrrichtung,

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den Gegenstand nach Fig. 1 im Bereich der vorderen abgeklappten Seitenwand,

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eine Detailansicht der Einfahrrinne im Bereich der Erhebung,

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die vordere Seitenwand mit abgeklapptem Sicherungshebel und

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eine Detailansicht des Versandgestells im Bereich eines hinteren Eckpfostens.

The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of a drawing illustrating only one exemplary embodiment; show it:

Fig. 1

the shipping frame according to the invention with the rear side wall folded up and looking in the opposite direction to the entry direction,

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1 in the area of the front folded-down side wall,

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a detailed view of the entry channel in the area of the elevation,

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the front side wall with the safety lever folded down and

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a detailed view of the shipping frame in the area of a rear corner post.

In the figures there is a shipping rack for motorcycles Front wheel and rear wheel shown. This shipping rack is used to pick up motorcycles that are ready to drive and to be sent from the manufacturer to a dealer. To the shipping rack can be removed there fold up and send back to the factory. The entire shipping rack is within the scope of the exemplary embodiment made of metal, in particular steel, although basically other manufacturing materials are conceivable and included, for example (glass fiber reinforced) plastic (GRP).

The shipping rack has a base 1 and two side walls 2, 3, namely a rear side wall 3 and a front side wall 2. Both side walls 2, 3 essentially consist of two corner posts 2a, 2b or 3a, 3b together, each by a crossbar 4 are connected. The crossbar 4 each has a profile in cross section, which in particular in the area of the front side wall 2, that the tires of the motorcycle over this easily can roll. Usually a trapezoidal shape is used here Cross section of the cross members 4 used.

The front side wall 2 can be both on the outside fold down, as shown in Fig. 2, as well place on base 1 inside. This happens in particular then when the shipping rack after unloading the Motorcycle should be brought back to the factory. Then the rear side wall 3 is also placed on the base 1. The respective joints 5 take care of this folding process in the area of the foot of the four corner posts 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b (see Fig. 5).

To accommodate the two wheels of the motorcycle, i.e. H. of Front wheel and the rear wheel, serves a floor pan 6, which is within the scope of the exemplary embodiment a run-in channel 6 designed as a U-shaped rail. This entry channel 6 may be in relation to the base 1 be slanted to ensure (rain) water drainage. Inclinations of a few percent, for example 2%. It says regularly the front wheel slightly higher than the rear wheel.

Incidentally, this gutter 6 is largely after in front, following the front wheel, tapered, because the usually narrower front wheel takes up less space than the wider rear wheel needs. This is what it is about However, this is an option that only met if necessary becomes.

3 it is clear that the entrance channel or U-profile rail 6 or their U-legs 6a, 6b there treads 7 are respectively connected on the upper side. In contrast, extends the base 6c or the bottom of the Entry channel 6 towards a floor on which the Shipping rack stands up. The entry channel 6 is continuous designed and divided the two side treads 7 symmetrical.

An elevation 8 to be driven over by the front wheel adjusts collision-free retraction of the two-wheeler safely. To this Purpose has the entry channel 6 essentially three Areas, namely a rear wheel base area 6 ', the survey 8 and a front wheel base area 6 ''. Here is the Channel depth of the entry channel 6 in the area of the elevation 8 less than in the rear wheelbase area 6 'and in the front wheelbase area 6 '', the respective gutter depths in Rear wheelbase area 6 'and front wheelbase area 6' ' are equally trained.

1 and 3 that the elevation 8 in the Longitudinal section than in comparison to the floor or the U base 6c the entry channel 6 trapezoidal attachment with each Starting ramp and end ramp 8a, 8b formed is. This way the motorcycle is raised as soon as the front wheel 8a of the starting ramp Elevation 8 reached so that protruding components are not come into contact with the treads 7. If so Front wheel the elevation 8 on the end ramp 8b leaves, this is then simultaneously in the entry channel 6 immersed rear wheel raised by one Ramp 9 in the starting area of the drive-in channel 6 this way the lowering movement of the front area of the Motorcycle when the front wheel overflows over the end Ramp 8b of the survey compensated because now the rear area with the help of the ramp 9 upward rolling rear wheel is balanced.

It can be seen particularly from FIG. 1 that the entry channel has an outer width that corresponds to the distance from merely indicated fork tines 10 of a transport vehicle, in the present case of a forklift. Consequently, the U-legs 6a, 6b serve the entry channel 6 as guides for the forks concerned 10. Desired however, the shipping rack shown from a forklift are gripped and transported transversely, so are lateral guide plates 11 for the engagement of the fork tines 10 provided (see FIG. 2).

The treads 7 are mesh mats with gutter-side connection pipe 12. This gutter-side Connection tube 12 forms in the initial area Entry channel (i.e. in the area of the ramp 9 there; see. Fig. 2) an opening against the direction of entry Einfahrmaul. For this purpose, the respective go Connection tube 12 in an arc along its longitudinal course the entry channel 6 in a transverse course and are at the ends each connected to the front corner posts 2a, 2b.

4 shows that the respective corner posts 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b with head ends Centering pin 13 are equipped in the associated Centering recesses 14 in the foot area of a stacked above intervene on the second shipping rack. But when the side walls 2, 3 are unfolded onto the base 1, form the respective corner posts 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b automatically above the joints 5 centering lugs 15, which also with the centering recesses 14 of an attached (also folded) cooperate shipping rack.

A foldable provided on the front side wall 3 Locking lever 16 ensures that the shipping rack possibly above two-wheeler parts, such as. B. top case, Suitcases, etc. are protected. This locking lever 16 may be coated with a plastic layer to prevent damage to the paintwork to prevent. The locking lever 16 leaves 4 and lock in the folded position to drive over with the front wheel in the folded out 2 in alignment with the crossbar 4th bring.

Finally, provides an adjustable in the gutter 6 engaging stop 17 that motorcycles with different Wheelbases perfectly in the drive-in channel 6 be included. For the final fixation of the in the Shipping rack retracted motorcycle serve eyelets 18, on which lashing straps for attaching the steering head, for example or the fork or the rear frame area of the Attack motorcycle.

Claims (10)

1. A transporter cradle for motorbikes or similar two-wheeled vehicles having at least one front wheel and one rear wheel, including a base (1), also including at least two lateral walls (2, 3) of which at least the front lateral wall (2) can be folded outwards to enable the two-wheeled vehicle to be loaded, and including at least one floor trough (6) in the form of a full-length entry channel (6) between walking surfaces (7) on either side thereof to accommodate the front wheel and the rear wheel, wherein an elevation (8) to be rolled over by the front wheel serves to prevent collision when the two-wheeled vehicle is inserted,
   characterised in that

   the walking surfaces (7) are attached to the entry channel (6) by a connecting tube (12) on the channel side of each surface, wherein

   the connecting tubes (12) form an entry throat opening towards the direction of entry in the initial area of the entry channel (6).
2. The transporter cradle according to claim 1, characterised in that the entry channel (6) is conformed as a U-shaped rail (6) with walking surfaces (7) connected to the upper dies of each of the legs of the U-shape (6a, 6b).
3. The transporter cradle according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the entry channel (6) has varying channel depths for emphasising the elevation (8).
4. The transporter cradle according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the entry channel (6) is divided essentially into three sections, a rear wheel standing section (6'), the elevation (8) and a front wheel standing section (6''), wherein the channel depth in the elevation section (8) is smaller than in the rear wheel standing section (6') and the front wheel standing section (6''), and wherein the channel depth is preferably the same in the rear wheel standing section (6') and the front wheel standing section (6'').
5. The transporter cradle according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the entry channel (6) has an external width that is adapted to the distance between the fork arms (10) of a transporter vehicle, for example a fork-lift truck.
6. The transporter cradle according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the elevation (8) is conformed longitudinally as a trapezoidal hump with respect to the bottom (6c) of the entry channel (6), with an upwardly inclined ramp (8a) on the entry side and a downwardly inclined ramp (8b) on the exit side.
7. The transporter cradle according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the walking surfaces (7) each have the form of a grating with the connecting tube (12) on the channel side of each.
8. The transporter cradle according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the connecting tubes (12) bend in a arc from their lengthwise extension beside the entry channel (6) into a transverse extension and the frontal faces of each are attached to the front agle posts (2a, 2b).
9. The transporter cradle according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the rear lateral wall (3) is furnished with a foldable securing lever (16) for protecting protruding parts of the two-wheeled vehicle, such as topbox, panniers etc..
10. The transporter cradle according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that a front stopper (17) that engages adjustably in entry channel (6) is provided for the front wheel.

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