EP2196403A1 - Modular placing system for safe storage of horizontally stacked thermal collector modules during transport - Google Patents

Modular placing system for safe storage of horizontally stacked thermal collector modules during transport Download PDF

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EP2196403A1
EP2196403A1 EP09014519A EP09014519A EP2196403A1 EP 2196403 A1 EP2196403 A1 EP 2196403A1 EP 09014519 A EP09014519 A EP 09014519A EP 09014519 A EP09014519 A EP 09014519A EP 2196403 A1 EP2196403 A1 EP 2196403A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/02—Internal fittings
    • B65D25/10—Devices to locate articles in containers
    • B65D25/101—Springs, elastic lips, or other resilient elements to locate the articles by pressure
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D57/00—Internal frames or supports for flexible articles, e.g. stiffeners; Separators for articles packaged in stacks or groups, e.g. for preventing adhesion of sticky articles
    • B65D57/002—Separators for articles packaged in stacks or groups, e.g. stacked or nested
    • B65D57/003—Separators for articles packaged in stacks or groups, e.g. stacked or nested for horizontally placed articles, i.e. for stacked or nested articles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
    • B65D81/053—Corner, edge or end protectors
    • B65D81/054—Protectors contacting two generally perpendicular surfaces of the packaged article, e.g. edge protectors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2581/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D2581/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D2581/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
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    • B65D2581/055—Plastic in general, e.g. foamed plastic, molded plastic, extruded plastic

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  • the invention relates to a modular plug-in system for the secure storage of horizontally stacked thermal collector modules during transport.
  • Thermal (solar) collector modules can be essentially divided into two types, namely flat plate collectors and evacuated tube collectors.
  • thermal collector modules are equipped with a metal profile frame, such as aluminum or stainless steel.
  • surface collectors may additionally or alternatively be surrounded on all sides, except the front, with a closed tub, for example made of aluminum.
  • the size of conventional thermal (solar) collector modules is usually in the range between 0.8 and 2.5 square meters.
  • the weight of framed collector modules is usually between 40 and 80 kg.
  • the collector modules are usually individually packed in cardboard boxes and stacked horizontally on wooden pallets. To secure the stack of individual packages against slipping, it is connected by tensioning straps to the pallet.
  • Each of these molding members is provided on the side facing the photovoltaic module to be supported out, equipped with a load-bearing support profile as a support device for the photovoltaic module and has on the top or bottom one or more pins or a spring and underside or on the upper side, one or more open cavities for accurately fitting the pin (s) or a groove for receiving the spring.
  • thermal collector modules there is at least one point, usually in a lateral corner region of a module, on which a section of the piping, in particular a connecting piece, projects beyond the edge of the module.
  • a thermal collector module is connected at the installation with the solar thermal system.
  • the known system described above can not provide sufficient protection against such damage during storage and transportation.
  • the invention proposes a modular plug-in system for the secure storage of horizontally stacked thermal collector modules during transport, wherein the system is formed solely of individual vertically arranged load-bearing columns, each consisting of molded part members arranged one above the other and inserted into each other form the respective column.
  • Each of these molding members is on the side facing the thermal collector module to be supported vertical side with a load-bearing support profile as Support device for the thermal collector module equipped.
  • each molded part member above the load-bearing support profile, at least on the vertical side facing the thermal collector module to be supported has at least one recess for receiving at least one pipe section projecting beyond the lateral edge of the thermal collector module.
  • each molded part member has one or more pins or a spring on the top side or bottom side, and one or more open cavities on the underside or top side for precise accommodation of the pin (s) or a groove for receiving the spring.
  • a section of the tubing of the module protruding beyond the lateral edge of the collector module can project into the recess which at the required position on the designed to the collector module vertical side of the molding member is inventively formed.
  • the Vorrohrungsabites is received by the recess with sufficient clearance and thus protected against substantially any force effects, such as may arise for example by a resting of the collector module on the protruding Vorrohrungsabites or by shocks during transport, so as to effectively prevent damage to such Verrohhrungsabitess becomes.
  • the notch formed on the collector module facing vertical side of the molded part member recess not continuous to the collector module side facing away from the molded part member, but the Collector module facing away from the molded part-member forms a continuous, closed surface. The recorded in the recess Verrohhrungsabêt is thus shielded to the outside.
  • the load-bearing carrier profile can carry the thermal collector module anywhere, for example in the area of its sides.
  • the load receiving support profiles serve as a support device for each one of the four corners of the rectangular collector module.
  • the four columns have the modular, uniformly shaped molding members. Each of these members has the task of taking a quarter of the weight load of a single thermal collector module and to the column transfer. Through a simple mechanical connector each link is connected to the adjacent link.
  • the modular molding members thus form, when plugged together, a heavy-duty support column.
  • the non-slip connection of each molded part member with the adjacent member is achieved via a plug-in mechanism, for example via a pin-hollow or tongue and groove construction.
  • Each of the molded part members is equipped on the inside with the load-bearing support profile, in which the thermal collector module, in particular in the region of the respective corners, is inserted precisely. On the support profile only relatively low weight and dynamic loads act.
  • the molded part members have a rectangular angled shape (L-shape).
  • L-shape In addition to an angular are also triangular, square or polygonal shapes of the support column possible.
  • the support profiles of the molding members preferably each form a horizontal bearing surface.
  • each support profile in particular each horizontal support surface, particularly preferably has an upwardly projecting vertical projection which serves to lock the collector module to be supported, in particular its frame profile, and which is expediently designed as a strip which is parallel extends to the wall facing the collector module to be supported side of the molding member.
  • this or these is configured at least on one side with at least one vertical support rib.
  • each molded part member has, above the load-bearing support profile, at least one holding device on the vertical side facing the collector module to be supported, which is particularly preferably formed as a pressure spring and / or Verklipsung.
  • the respective molded part-member 1 is formed for example as a plastic injection-molded part and has a rectangular shape.
  • the molded part member 1 is provided on the inside, that is to say on the side 21 facing the collector module 3 to be supported, with a load-bearing supporting profile 2 as a supporting device for the thermal collector module 3.
  • the support profile 2 is essentially formed by a horizontal plate portion, which provides a bearing surface for the thermal collector module 3.
  • the molded part member 1 germäss this embodiment, on the wall facing the collector module to be supported vertical side 21 two recesses 30, one of which is associated with a leg portion of the molded part member 1.
  • FIG. 2 can be seen projecting beyond the lateral edge of the collector module 3 protruding portion of the casing 4 of the module 3.
  • the vertical side 22 of the molded part member facing away from the collector module 3 to be supported forms 1 a continuous, closed area.
  • the recess 30 formed on the vertical side 21 of the molded part element 1 facing the collector module 3 is not continuous up to the side 22 of the molded part element 1 facing away from the collector module.
  • the vertical side 22 of the molded part member 1 facing away from the collector module 3 to be supported has no recess.
  • the molded part member 1 On the upper side, the molded part member 1 four pins 6, wherein each leg portion of the rectangular molded part member 1, two pins 6 are assigned.
  • the molding member 1 On the underside, the molding member 1 is provided with a plurality of, in the present example at least four, downwardly open cavities 8, which are not shown in the figures, wherein the four cavities 8, each of which is associated with a leg portion, the recording of serve four pin 6 of the underlying molding member.
  • each molding member 1 with the adjacent molding member 1 is achieved by the plug-in mechanism, which is realized in this embodiment by the pin-cavity construction.
  • the modular plug-in system forms four load-bearing corner support columns 9, wherein the collector module 3 with its four corners is accurately inserted into the support profiles 2 of the support columns 9.
  • the inside support profile 2 has a horizontal support surface whose width to the width of the frame profile is tuned in the corner region of the collector module 3 to be placed.
  • the vertical distance between the horizontal support section 2 of a molded part member 1 and the support section 2 of the adjacent molded part member 1 is defined by the thickness of the collector module 3 to be supported plus the average thickness of a human fingertip. This ensures effortless lifting of the individual collector modules 3 from the stack.
  • the support profile 2 forming a horizontal bearing surface has the in FIG. 1 shown molding member 1 on its upper side an upstanding projection 5 in the form of a bar, which runs parallel to the wall facing the collector profile to be worn vertical side 21 of the molding member 1.
  • a plurality of support ribs 25 are vertically formed on this bar 5.
  • FIG. 1 Shown molding part 1 on the side facing the collector module to be supported via two holding devices 35, one of which is assigned to a leg portion of the molded part member 1.
  • these holding devices 35 are designed such that on the one hand, according to a pressure spring, they clamp the collector module 3 between the vertical side 21 of the molded part member 1 facing the module and the locking projection 5 and, on the other hand, also for gluing the collector module 3 worry.
  • pin-and-mortise and tongue-and-groove connections are advantageous for handling the system when the pin or tongue is slightly conical in shape and rounded or bevelled at the edges.
  • the rectangular angular shape of the molded part members 1 shown in the figures discussed so far represents a useful but not the only possible form of the modular plug-in system according to the invention for transporting stacked thermal collector modules.
  • triangular, quadrangular or polygonal shapes possible.
  • the support profile 2 For a secure load transfer from the horizontal support section 2 on the support column, the support profile 2 should be designed thick-walled in the transition region from the horizontal to the vertical than in the horizontal load receiving area. This is in the Figures 1 and 2 shown. They show a material and weight-saving design. Here, the support profile 2 is formed relatively thin-walled, but is supported on the underside with vertical support ribs 15.
  • a further component of the invention is the option of supplementing the load-bearing column system of molded part members with base members, in particular of completing the 4 columns with 4 basic members.
  • a base member is used to adjust a column or its lowest plug member on the carrier pallet.
  • the base member consists of a small-sized plate which is provided on the upper side with one or more pins or a spring and the underside with corresponding downwardly open cavities or a groove.
  • the plate of the base member is perforated so that it can be nailed or screwed onto the carrier pallet.
  • the base member is also suitable for mounting on the uppermost molded part member to - when stacking two loaded pallets - to facilitate the accurate placement of the second pallet.
  • All parts of the modular plug-in system according to the invention are advantageously produced by injection molding and exist made of unfilled or mineral filled thermoplastic, alternatively of light metal.

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The system has molded parts (1) arranged one above the other and stuck into one another, where each molded part is equipped on a vertical side (21) turned towards a thermal collector module e.g. rectangular shape thermal collector module, and equipped above a load-carrying carrier section (2) at the side. A recess (30) retains a section of a casing of the module protruding out over a lateral edge of the module. The molded parts are equipped at a lower side and/or an upper side with open hollow spaces (8) for fitting and retaining pins (6) or with a groove for retaining a spring. The molded parts are made of unfilled or mineral filled thermoplastic plastic or light metal, and manufactured using injection molding method.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein modulares Stecksystem zur sicheren Lagerung von horizontal gestapelten thermischen Kollektormodulen beim Transport.The invention relates to a modular plug-in system for the secure storage of horizontally stacked thermal collector modules during transport.

Dank eines gewandelten Energiebewusstseins der Bevölkerung und unterstützt durch staatliche Förderinitiativen hat die Nutzung erneuerbarer Energiequellen immer mehr wirtschaftliche Bedeutung gewonnen - dies gilt auch für den Bereich der Solarthermie, der Wärmegewinnung aus der Sonnenenergie etwa mit Hilfe thermischer Solaranlagen und insbesondere thermischer (Solar-)Kollektoren.Thanks to a change in energy awareness among the population and supported by state support initiatives, the use of renewable energy sources has become more and more important in the solar thermal sector, for example, with thermal solar systems and especially with solar thermal collectors.

Vielerorts - nicht nur in Deutschland - sind leistungsfähige, hochmodern ausgestatte Fabriken entstanden, in denen heute thermische (Solar- )Kollektormodule nach rationellsten Verfahren als Massenartikel hergestellt werden, um in alle Teile Europas und der Welt versandt zu werden.In many places - and not just in Germany - powerful, state-of-the-art factories have emerged, in which thermal (solar) collector modules are now mass-produced using the most rational methods for shipment to all parts of Europe and the world.

Überlegungen zur innovativen Rationalisierung dürfen sich nicht nur auf fertigungstechnische Kriterien beschränken, sondern müssen auch den Bereich Versand bzw. Verpackung und Transportsicherung erfassen.Reflections on innovative rationalization should not be confined to manufacturing criteria but must also cover the area of shipping or packaging and transport security.

Thermische (Solar-)Kollektormodule können im Wesentlichen in zwei Typen, nämlich Flachkollektoren und Vakuumröhrenkollektoren, unterschieden werden.Thermal (solar) collector modules can be essentially divided into two types, namely flat plate collectors and evacuated tube collectors.

Flachkollektoren bestehen allgemein aus:

  • einer vorderseitigen Glasscheibe,
  • einer hinter der Glasabdeckung angeordneten Absorberfläche, beispielweise aus beschichtetem Kupfer,
  • einer hinter dem Absorber angeordneten Verrohrung üblicherweise aus Kupfer, durch die eine zu erwärmende sogenannte Solarflüssigkeit (Wärmeträger) geleitet wird, welche in der Regel aus einem Wasser-Propylenglykol-Flüssigkeitsgemisch besteht, sowie
  • einer den Kollektor an allen Seiten, außer der Vorderseite, umgebenden Isolation aus wärmedämmendem Material.
Flat plate collectors generally consist of:
  • a front glass pane,
  • an absorber surface arranged behind the glass cover, for example made of coated copper,
  • a arranged behind the absorber casing usually made of copper, through which a so-called solar fluid to be heated (heat transfer medium) is passed, which is usually made of a water-propylene glycol liquid mixture, and
  • a insulation surrounding the collector on all sides, except the front, of heat-insulating material.

Vakuumröhrenkollektoren bestehen demgegenüber allgemein aus:

  • einer äußeren Glasröhre, und
  • einer im inneren der Glasröhre angeordneten Verrohrung, beipielsweise aus Kupfer oder einer Kupferlegierung, durch die eine zu erwärmende Solarflüssigkeit (Wärmeträger) geleitet wird, wobei die Außenseite der Verrohrung als Absorberfläche dient und hierfür speziell beschichtet ist und wobei zur Wärmedämmung zwischen der äußeren Glasröhre und der innenliegenden Verrohrung ein Vakuum als Isolator besteht.
In contrast, vacuum tube collectors generally consist of:
  • an outer glass tube, and
  • a arranged inside the glass tube casing, for example, copper or a copper alloy through which a solar fluid to be heated (heat transfer) is passed, the outside of the casing serves as an absorber surface and is specially coated for this and wherein the thermal insulation between the outer glass tube and the inside piping a vacuum exists as an insulator.

In den meisten Fällen sind thermische Kollektormodule mit einem Rahmen aus Metallprofil, etwa Aluminium oder Edelstahl, ausgestattet. Insbesondere Flächenkollektoren können ergänzend oder alternativ an allen Seiten, außer der Vorderseite, mit einer geschlossenen Wanne beispielsweise aus Aluminium umgeben sein.In most cases, thermal collector modules are equipped with a metal profile frame, such as aluminum or stainless steel. In particular, surface collectors may additionally or alternatively be surrounded on all sides, except the front, with a closed tub, for example made of aluminum.

Die Größe von üblichen thermischen (Solar-)Kollektormodulen liegt meist im Bereich zwischen 0,8 und 2,5 qm. Das Gewicht liegt bei gerahmten Kollektormodulen meist im Bereich zwischen 40 und 80 kg.The size of conventional thermal (solar) collector modules is usually in the range between 0.8 and 2.5 square meters. The weight of framed collector modules is usually between 40 and 80 kg.

Für den Transport zum Kunden werden die Kollektormodule üblicherweise einzeln in Kartonage verpackt und auf Holzpaletten horizontal gestapelt. Um den Stapel aus Einzelpackungen gegen Verrutschung zu sichern, wird er durch Spannbänder mit der Palette verbunden.For transport to the customer, the collector modules are usually individually packed in cardboard boxes and stacked horizontally on wooden pallets. To secure the stack of individual packages against slipping, it is connected by tensioning straps to the pallet.

Die hier beschriebene allgemein übliche Methode der Transportverpackung von thermischen Kollektormodulen ist mit gravierenden Nachteilen verbunden:

  • Zum einen kann hierbei nur bis zu einer begrenzten Stapelhöhe gestapelt werden. Denn die sich addierende Gewichtslast der gestapelten Module überträgt sich auf die zuunterst liegenden Module. Zur statischen Belastung kommt die dynamische Belastung beim Transport -zum Beispiel durch hartes Absetzen mit dem Gabelstapler, Beschleunigungs-, Verzögerungs- und Zentrifugalkräfte beim LKW-Transport und vor allem Erschütterungen beim Fahren über Schwellen und Schlaglöcher. All dies kann bei zu hoher Stapelung leicht zur Beschädigung des oder der zuunterst liegenden Moduls bzw. Module führen. Verpackte Kollektormodule werden deshalb selten in Stapelhöhen von mehr als 1 m transportiert. Wegen der Gefahr der Überbelastung unten liegender Module ist auch ist die Übereinanderstapelung von 2 beladenen Paletten unmöglich. Dies hat zur Folge, dass die Ladehöhe eines LKW-Laderaums häufig nur teilweise genutzt werden kann.
  • Zum anderen verursacht das Auspacken der einzeln kartonierten Kollektormodule beim Endabnehmer einen nicht unerheblichen Arbeitsaufwand. Hinzu kommt schliesslich die undankbare Aufgabe, beträchtliche Mengen Kartonage am Montageort zu sammeln, erforderlichenfalls zu zerkleinern und dem Papierrecycling zuzuführen.
The generally used method of transport packaging of thermal collector modules described here has serious disadvantages:
  • On the one hand, this can only be stacked up to a limited stack height. Because the adding weight load of the stacked modules is transferred to the lowest lying modules. The static load is the dynamic load during transport - for example, by hard settling with the forklift, acceleration, deceleration and centrifugal forces during truck transport and especially vibration when driving over thresholds and potholes. All this can easily lead to damage to the or the lowest lying module or module at too high stacking. Become a packed collector module therefore rarely transported in stack heights of more than 1 m. Due to the danger of overloading of lower modules, stacking of 2 loaded pallets is impossible. This has the consequence that the loading height of a truck load compartment can often be used only partially.
  • On the other hand, the unpacking of the individually boxed collector modules at the end user causes a considerable amount of work. Finally, there is the thankless task of collecting a considerable amount of cardboard at the assembly site, shredding it if necessary and feeding it to paper recycling.

Bekannt ist bisher ein System für die Lagerung und den Transport von Photovoltaik-Modulen. So ist in der Europäischen Patentschrift EP 1617485 B1 ein modulares Stecksystem zur sicheren Lagerung von horizontal gestapelten Photovoltaik-Modulen beschrieben. Dieses System ist ausschließlich aus einzelnen vertikal angeordneten, lastabtragenden Säulen gebildet, die jeweils aus Formteil-Gliedern bestehen, die übereinander angeordnet und ineinander gesteckt die jeweilige Säule bilden. Jedes dieser Formteil-Glieder ist auf der Seite, die zu dem zu tragenden Photovoltaik-Modul hin gerichtet ist, mit einem lastaufnehmenden Tragprofil als Auflagevorrichtung für das Photovoltaik-Modul ausgestattet und besitzt oberseitig bzw. unterseitig einen oder mehrere Zapfen oder eine Feder und unterseitig bzw. oberseitig einen oder mehrere offene Hohlräume zur passgenauen Aufnahme der/des Zapfen(s) oder eine Nut zur Aufnahme der Feder.So far, a system for the storage and transport of photovoltaic modules is known. Such is in the European patent specification EP 1617485 B1 a modular plug-in system for the secure storage of horizontally stacked photovoltaic modules described. This system is formed exclusively of individual vertically arranged load-bearing columns, each consisting of molded part members, which are arranged one above the other and inserted into each other form the respective column. Each of these molding members is provided on the side facing the photovoltaic module to be supported out, equipped with a load-bearing support profile as a support device for the photovoltaic module and has on the top or bottom one or more pins or a spring and underside or on the upper side, one or more open cavities for accurately fitting the pin (s) or a groove for receiving the spring.

Dieses bekannte System ist jedoch insbesondere aus nachfolgend erläutertem Grund nicht zum Einzastz für thermische Kollektormodule geeignet. Bei thermischen Kollektormodulen gibt es wenigstens eine Stelle, meistens in einem seitlichen Eckbereich eines Moduls, an der ein Abschnitt der Verrohrung, insbesondere ein Anschlussstück, über den Rand des Moduls hinausragt. Über ein solches Anschlussstück wird ein thermisches Kollektormodul am Installationsort mit der thermischen Solaranlage verbunden. Während des Transport besteht für diese überstehenden Rohrabschnitte die Gefahr einer Beschädigung, etwa ein Verbiegen oder gar Abbrechen. Das oben beschriebene, bekannte System kann jedoch keinen ausreichenden Schutz vor deartigen Beschädigungen während der Lagerung und des Transports bieten.However, this known system is not suitable for use in particular for reasons explained below for Einzastz for thermal collector modules. In the case of thermal collector modules, there is at least one point, usually in a lateral corner region of a module, on which a section of the piping, in particular a connecting piece, projects beyond the edge of the module. About such a connector, a thermal collector module is connected at the installation with the solar thermal system. During transport there is a risk of damage to these projecting pipe sections, such as bending or even breaking off. However, the known system described above can not provide sufficient protection against such damage during storage and transportation.

Es ist somit eine Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Verpackungs- bzw. Transportsicherungssystem für thermische (Solar- )Kollektormodule zu schaffen, welches die Gefahr einer Beschädigung eines über den Rand des Kollektormoduls hinausragenden Abschnitts der Verrohrung des Moduls auf einfache und kostengünstige Weise ausschließt.It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a packaging or transport securing system for thermal (solar) collector modules, which excludes the risk of damaging a projecting beyond the edge of the collector module portion of the casing of the module in a simple and cost-effective manner.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe schlägt die Erfindung ein modulares Stecksystem zur sicheren Lagerung von horizontal gestapelten thermischen Kollektormodulen beim Transport vor, wobei das System ausschließlich aus einzelnen vertikal angeordneten, lastabtragenden Säulen gebildet ist, die jeweils aus Formteil-Gliedern bestehen, die übereinander angeordnet und ineinander gesteckt die jeweilige Säule bilden. Jedes dieser Formteil-Glieder ist auf der dem zu tragenden thermischen Kollektormodul hingewandten vertikalen Seite mit einem Last aufnehmenden Tragprofil als Auflagevorrichtung für das thermische Kollektormodul ausgestattet. Zudem weist jedes Formteil-Glied oberhalb des Last aufnehmenden Tragprofils zumindest an der dem zu tragenden thermischen Kollektormodul hingewandten vertikalen Seite wenigstens eine Aussparung zur Aufnahme wenigstens eines über den seitlichen Rand des thermischen Kollektormoduls hinausragenden Rohrabschnitts auf. Zusätzlich besitzt jedes Formteil-Glied oberseitig bzw. unterseitig einen oder mehrere Zapfen oder eine Feder, und unterseitig bzw. oberseitig einen oder mehrere offene Hohlräume zur passgenauen Aufnahme der/des Zapfen(s) oder eine Nut zur Aufnahme der Feder.To solve this problem, the invention proposes a modular plug-in system for the secure storage of horizontally stacked thermal collector modules during transport, wherein the system is formed solely of individual vertically arranged load-bearing columns, each consisting of molded part members arranged one above the other and inserted into each other form the respective column. Each of these molding members is on the side facing the thermal collector module to be supported vertical side with a load-bearing support profile as Support device for the thermal collector module equipped. In addition, each molded part member above the load-bearing support profile, at least on the vertical side facing the thermal collector module to be supported, has at least one recess for receiving at least one pipe section projecting beyond the lateral edge of the thermal collector module. In addition, each molded part member has one or more pins or a spring on the top side or bottom side, and one or more open cavities on the underside or top side for precise accommodation of the pin (s) or a groove for receiving the spring.

Während also ein zu tragendes Kollektormodul, insbesondere dessen Rahmen, an der dem Kollektormodul hingewandten vertikalen Seite eines Formteil-Glieds anliegt, kann ein über den seitlichen Rand des Kollektormoduls hinausragender Abschnitt der Verrohrung des Moduls in die Aussparung hineinragen, welche an der erforderlichen Position an der dem Kollektormodul hingewandten vertikalen Seite des Formteil-Glieds erfindungsgemäß ausgebildet ist. Der Vorrohrungsabschnitt wird von der Aussparung mit ausreichendem Spiel aufgenommen und somit vor im Wesentlichen jeglichen Krafteinwirkungen geschützt, wie sie etwa durch ein Aufliegen des Kollektormoduls auf dem überstehenden Vorrohrungsabschnitt oder durch Stöße insbesondere während des Transports entstehen können, so dass einer Beschädigung eines derartigen Verrohhrungsabschnitts wirksam vorgebeugt wird.Thus, while a collector module to be supported, in particular its frame, rests against the vertical side of a molded part member facing the collector module, a section of the tubing of the module protruding beyond the lateral edge of the collector module can project into the recess which at the required position on the designed to the collector module vertical side of the molding member is inventively formed. The Vorrohrungsabschnitt is received by the recess with sufficient clearance and thus protected against substantially any force effects, such as may arise for example by a resting of the collector module on the protruding Vorrohrungsabschnitt or by shocks during transport, so as to effectively prevent damage to such Verrohhrungsabschnitts becomes.

Zur weiteren Verbesserung des Schutzes eines über den seitlichen Rand des Kollektormoduls hinausragenden Abschnitts der Verrohrung eines thermischen Kollektormoduls, sowie zur Verbesserung der Stabilität eines Formteil-Glieds, ist gemäß einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform die an der dem Kollektormodul hingewandten vertikalen Seite des Formteil-Glieds ausgebildete Aussparung nicht durchgehend bis zu der dem Kollektormodul abgewandten Seite des Formteils-Glieds ausgeführt, sondern die dem Kollektormodul abgewandte Seite des Formteils-Glieds bildet eine durchgängige, geschlossene Fläche. Der in der Aussparung aufgenommene Verrohhrungsabschnitt ist somit nach außen hin abgeschirmt.To further improve the protection of a projecting over the lateral edge of the collector module portion of the piping of a thermal Collector module, as well as to improve the stability of a molded part member, according to a particularly preferred embodiment, the notch formed on the collector module facing vertical side of the molded part member recess not continuous to the collector module side facing away from the molded part member, but the Collector module facing away from the molded part-member forms a continuous, closed surface. The recorded in the recess Verrohhrungsabschnitt is thus shielded to the outside.

Anwendungsspezifisch kann das Last aufnehmende Tragprofil das thermische Kollektormodul an beliebigen Stellen tragen, beispielsweise im Bereich dessen Seiten. Es wird aber als vorteilhaft angesehen, insbesondere vor dem Hintergrund von thermischen Kollektormodulen, die Rechteckform aufweisen, wenn die Last aufnehmenden Tragprofile als Auflagevorrichtung für jeweils eine der vier Ecken des rechteckigen Kollektormoduls dienen.Depending on the specific application, the load-bearing carrier profile can carry the thermal collector module anywhere, for example in the area of its sides. However, it is considered advantageous, in particular against the background of thermal collector modules, which have a rectangular shape, when the load receiving support profiles serve as a support device for each one of the four corners of the rectangular collector module.

Es wird somit insbesondere ein System von vier lastabtragenden Säulen, insbesondere vier lastabtragende Ecksäulen vorgeschlagen. An den vier Ecken der zu stapelnden Kollektormodule werden vier Säulen angeordnet, die die Aufgabe haben, die sich addierende Gewichtslast der Kollektormodule aufzunehmen und außerhalb der Kollektormodule auf eine tragende Palette abzuleiten.It is thus proposed in particular a system of four load-bearing columns, in particular four load-bearing corner pillars. At the four corners of the collector modules to be stacked four columns are arranged, which have the task of absorbing the cumulative weight load of the collector modules and to derive outside of the collector modules on a load-bearing pallet.

Die vier Säulen weisen die modularen, einheitlich geformten Formteil-Glieder auf. Jedes dieser Glieder hat die Aufgabe, ein Viertel der Gewichtslast eines einzelnen thermischen Kollektormoduls aufzunehmen und auf die Säule zu übertragen. Durch eine einfache mechanische Steckverbindung wird jedes Glied mit dem benachbarten Glied verbunden.The four columns have the modular, uniformly shaped molding members. Each of these members has the task of taking a quarter of the weight load of a single thermal collector module and to the column transfer. Through a simple mechanical connector each link is connected to the adjacent link.

Die modularen Formteil-Glieder bilden somit, zusammengesteckt, eine hochbelastbare Tragsäule. Die verschiebungssichere Verbindung jedes Formteil-Gliedes mit dem benachbarten Glied wird über eine Steckmechanik erzielt, zum Beispiel über eine Zapfen-Hohlraum- oder Nut-Feder-Konstruktion. Jedes der Formteil-Glieder ist innenseitig mit dem Last aufnehmenden Tragprofil ausgestattet, in welches das thermische Kollektormodul, insbesondere im Bereich der jeweiligen Ecken, passgenau eingefügt wird. Auf das Tragprofil wirken nur relativ geringe Gewichts- und dynamische Lasten ein.The modular molding members thus form, when plugged together, a heavy-duty support column. The non-slip connection of each molded part member with the adjacent member is achieved via a plug-in mechanism, for example via a pin-hollow or tongue and groove construction. Each of the molded part members is equipped on the inside with the load-bearing support profile, in which the thermal collector module, in particular in the region of the respective corners, is inserted precisely. On the support profile only relatively low weight and dynamic loads act.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Gestaltung weisen die Formteil-Glieder eine rechtwinklig winkelförmige Form (L-Form) auf. Neben einer winkelförmigen sind ebenso dreieckige, viereckige oder mehreckige Formen der Tragsäule möglich.According to an advantageous embodiment, the molded part members have a rectangular angled shape (L-shape). In addition to an angular are also triangular, square or polygonal shapes of the support column possible.

Die Tragprofile der Formteil-Glieder bilden bevorzugt jeweils eine horizontale Auflagefläche.The support profiles of the molding members preferably each form a horizontal bearing surface.

Damit die Tragprofile verrutschungssichere Auflagevorrichtungen darstellen, weist besonders bevorzugt jedes Tragprofil, insbesondere jede horizontale Auflagefläche, einen nach oben stehenden vertikalen Vorsprung auf, welcher zur Arretierung des zu tragenden Kollektormoduls, insbesondere dessen Rahmenprofils, dient, und welcher zweckmäßigerweise als Leiste ausgebildet ist, die parallel zu der dem zu tragenden Kollektormodul hingewandten Seite des Formteil-Glieds verläuft.In order for the support profiles to represent slip-proof support devices, each support profile, in particular each horizontal support surface, particularly preferably has an upwardly projecting vertical projection which serves to lock the collector module to be supported, in particular its frame profile, and which is expediently designed as a strip which is parallel extends to the wall facing the collector module to be supported side of the molding member.

Zur Verbesserung der Stablität eines nach oben stehenden Vorsprungs, insbesondere einer Leiste, ist vorteilhafterweise vorgesehen, das dieser bzw. diese zumindest an einer Seite mit zumindest einer vertikalen Stützrippe ausgestaltet ist.To improve the stability of an upwardly projecting projection, in particular a strip, it is advantageously provided that this or these is configured at least on one side with at least one vertical support rib.

Gemäß einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform, weist jedes Formteil-Glied oberhalb des Last aufnehmenden Tragprofils an der dem zu tragenden Kollektormodul hingewandten vertikalen Seite wenigstens eine Haltevorrichtung auf, welche besonders bevorzugt als Andruckfeder und/oder Verklipsung ausgeformt ist. Durch dieses Merkmal wird die Verrutschungssicherheit weiter erhöht, da das zu tragende Kollektormodul somit zwischen der dem Modul hingewandten Seite des Formteil-Glieds und dem Arretierung-Vorsprung eingespannt und/oder verklipst wird.According to a further preferred embodiment, each molded part member has, above the load-bearing support profile, at least one holding device on the vertical side facing the collector module to be supported, which is particularly preferably formed as a pressure spring and / or Verklipsung. By this feature, the anti-slipping safety is further increased because the collector module to be supported is thus clamped and / or clipped between the side of the molded part member facing the module and the locking projection.

Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen, der nachfolgenden Beschreibung, die sich insbesondere auf die Beschreibung der Figuren bezieht, sowie den Figuren selbst dargestellt, wobei bemerkt wird, dass alle Einzelmerkmale und alle Kombinationen von Einzelmerkmalen weitere erfinderische Ausgestaltungen darstellen.Further features of the invention are set forth in the dependent claims, the following description, which refers in particular to the description of the figures, and the figures themselves, wherein it is noted that all individual features and all combinations of individual features represent further inventive embodiments.

In den Figuren ist die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen erläutert, ohne hierauf beschränkt zu sein. Es zeigt:

Figur 1
eine Ausführungsform eines Formteil-Glieds, in einer räumlichen Ansicht, schräg von oben gesehen,
Figur 2
einen Schnitt durch zwei aufeinander gesteckte Formteil-Glieder gemäß der Ausführungsform nach Figur 1 an der Stelle und in Richtung des Pfeils "P", wobei jedes Formteil-Glied ein nur im Eckbereich dargestelltes rechteckiges thermisches Kollektormodul im Bereich einer Ecke aufnimmt.
In the figures, the invention is explained by means of embodiments, without being limited thereto. It shows:
FIG. 1
an embodiment of a molding member, in a spatial view, seen obliquely from above,
FIG. 2
a section through two superimposed molding members according to the embodiment according to FIG. 1 at the point and in the direction of the arrow "P", wherein each molded part member accommodates a rectangular thermal collector module in the region of a corner, which is only shown in the corner region.

In der in den Figuren 1 und 2 gezeigten bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das jeweilige Formteil-Glied 1 beispielsweise als Kunststoff-Spritzgussteil ausgebildet und weist eine rechtwinklige Form auf. Das Formteil-Glied 1 ist innenseitig, das heißt an der dem zu tragenden Kollektormodul 3 hingewandten Seite 21, mit einem Last aufnehmenden Tragprofil 2 als Auflagevorrichtung für das thermische Kollektormodul 3 versehen. Das Tragprofil 2 ist im wesentlichen durch einen horizontalen Plattenabschnitt, welcher eine Auflagefläche für das thermische Kollektormodul 3 bietet, gebildet.In the in the Figures 1 and 2 shown preferred embodiment, the respective molded part-member 1 is formed for example as a plastic injection-molded part and has a rectangular shape. The molded part member 1 is provided on the inside, that is to say on the side 21 facing the collector module 3 to be supported, with a load-bearing supporting profile 2 as a supporting device for the thermal collector module 3. The support profile 2 is essentially formed by a horizontal plate portion, which provides a bearing surface for the thermal collector module 3.

Wie in Figur 1 dargestellt, weist das Formteil-Glied 1 germäß dieser Ausführungsform an der dem zu tragenden Kollektormodul hingewandten vertikalen Seite 21 zwei Aussparungen 30 auf, von denen je eine einem Schenkelabschnitt des Formteil-Glieds 1 zugeordnet ist. In jede dieser Ausparungen 30 kann, wie aus Figur 2 ersichtlich, ein über den seitlichen Rand des Kollektormoduls 3 hinausragender Abschnitt der Verrohrung 4 des Moduls 3 hineinragen. Während also das Kollektormodul 3, insbesondere dessen Rahmen, an der dem Kollektormodul hingewandten vertikalen Seite 21 des Formteil-Glieds anliegt, wird der Vorrohrungsabschnitt 4 wird von der Aussparung 30 mit ausreichendem Spiel aufgenommen.As in FIG. 1 illustrated, the molded part member 1 germäss this embodiment, on the wall facing the collector module to be supported vertical side 21 two recesses 30, one of which is associated with a leg portion of the molded part member 1. In each of these cutouts 30 can, as out FIG. 2 can be seen projecting beyond the lateral edge of the collector module 3 protruding portion of the casing 4 of the module 3. Thus, while the collector module 3, in particular its frame, rests against the vertical side 21 of the molded part member facing the collector module, the pre-pipe section 4 is received by the recess 30 with sufficient play.

Wie aus den Figuren ferner zu entnehmen ist, bildet bei der gezeigten Ausführungsform die dem zu tragenden Kollektormodul 3 abgewandte vertikale Seite 22 des Formteil-Glieds 1 eine durchgängige, geschlossene Fläche. Die an der dem Kollektormodul 3 hingewandten vertikalen Seite 21 des Formteil-Glieds 1 ausgebildete Aussparung 30 ist also nicht durchgehend bis zu der dem Kollektormodul abgewandten Seite 22 des Formteils-Glieds 1 ausgeführt. Anders ausgedrückt weist die dem zu tragenden Kollektormodul 3 abgewandte vertikale Seite 22 des Formteil-Glieds 1 keine Aussparung auf.As can also be seen from the figures, in the embodiment shown, the vertical side 22 of the molded part member facing away from the collector module 3 to be supported forms 1 a continuous, closed area. Thus, the recess 30 formed on the vertical side 21 of the molded part element 1 facing the collector module 3 is not continuous up to the side 22 of the molded part element 1 facing away from the collector module. In other words, the vertical side 22 of the molded part member 1 facing away from the collector module 3 to be supported has no recess.

Oberseitig weist das Formteil-Glied 1 vier Zapfen 6 auf, wobei jedem Schenkelabschnitt des rechtwinkligen Formteil-Gliedes 1 zwei Zapfen 6 zugeordnet sind. Unterseitig ist das Formteil-Glied 1 mit mehreren, im vorliegenden Beispiel wenigstens vier, nach unten offenen Hohlräumen 8 versehen, welche jedoch in den Figuren nicht gezeigt sind, wobei die vier Hohlräume 8, von denen je zwei einem Schenkelabschnitt zugeordnet sind, der Aufnahme der vier Zapfen 6 des darunter befindlichen Formteil-Gliedes dienen.On the upper side, the molded part member 1 four pins 6, wherein each leg portion of the rectangular molded part member 1, two pins 6 are assigned. On the underside, the molding member 1 is provided with a plurality of, in the present example at least four, downwardly open cavities 8, which are not shown in the figures, wherein the four cavities 8, each of which is associated with a leg portion, the recording of serve four pin 6 of the underlying molding member.

Aus einer Vielzahl von Formteil-Gliedern 1 lässt sich so eine hochbelastbare Tragsäule 9 bilden, die in der Figur 2 nur bezüglich zweier aufeinander gesteckter Formteil-Glieder 1 veranschaulicht ist. Die verschiebungssichere Verbindung jedes Formteil-Gliedes 1 mit den benachbarten Formteil-Glied 1 wird durch die Steckmechanik erzielt, die bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel durch die Zapfen-Hohlraum-Konstruktion verwirklicht ist. Das modulare Stecksystem bildet vier lastabtragende Eck-Tragsäulen 9, wobei in die Tragprofile 2 der Tragsäulen 9 das Kollektormodul 3 mit seinen vier Ecken passgenau eingefügt wird.From a large number of molded part members 1 can thus form a heavy-duty support column 9, which in the FIG. 2 is illustrated only with respect to two mutually inserted molding members 1. The non-slip connection of each molding member 1 with the adjacent molding member 1 is achieved by the plug-in mechanism, which is realized in this embodiment by the pin-cavity construction. The modular plug-in system forms four load-bearing corner support columns 9, wherein the collector module 3 with its four corners is accurately inserted into the support profiles 2 of the support columns 9.

Das innenseitige Tragprofil 2 verfügt über eine horizontale Auflagefläche, deren Breite auf die Breite des Rahmenprofils im Eckbereich des aufzulegenden Kollektormoduls 3 abgestimmt ist. Der vertikale Abstand zwischen dem horizontalen Tragprofil 2 eines Formteil-Gliedes 1 und dem Tragprofil 2 des benachbarten Formteil-Gliedes 1 ist durch die Dicke des zu tragenden Kollektormoduls 3 plus der durchschnittlichen Dicke einer menschlichen Fingerspitze definiert. Dadurch ist ein müheloses Abheben der einzelnen Kollektormodule 3 vom Stapel gewährleistet.The inside support profile 2 has a horizontal support surface whose width to the width of the frame profile is tuned in the corner region of the collector module 3 to be placed. The vertical distance between the horizontal support section 2 of a molded part member 1 and the support section 2 of the adjacent molded part member 1 is defined by the thickness of the collector module 3 to be supported plus the average thickness of a human fingertip. This ensures effortless lifting of the individual collector modules 3 from the stack.

Zur Arretierung des zu tragenden Kollektormoduls 3 weist das eine horizontale Auflagefläche bildende Tragprofil 2 des in Figur 1 gezeigten Formteil-Glieds 1 auf seiner Oberseite einen nach oben stehenden Vorsprung 5 in Form einer Leiste auf, welche parallel zu der dem zu tragenden Kollektorprofil hingewandten vertikalen Seite 21 des Formteil-Glieds 1 verläuft. Zusätzlich sind an diese Leiste 5 mehrere Stützrippen 25 vertikal angeformt.For locking the collector module 3 to be supported, the support profile 2 forming a horizontal bearing surface has the in FIG. 1 shown molding member 1 on its upper side an upstanding projection 5 in the form of a bar, which runs parallel to the wall facing the collector profile to be worn vertical side 21 of the molding member 1. In addition, a plurality of support ribs 25 are vertically formed on this bar 5.

Ergänzend zu dem Arretierungs-Vorsprung 5 verfügt das in Figur 1 gezeigte Formteil-Glied 1 an der dem zu tragenden Kollektormodul hingewandten Seite über zwei Haltevorrichtungen 35, von denen je eine einem Schenkelabschnitt des Formteil-Glieds 1 zugeordnet ist. Gemäß der abgebildeten Ausführungsform sind diese Haltevorrichtungen 35 derart ausgebildet, dass sie zum einen entsprechend einer Andruckfeder das Kollektormodul 3 zwischen der dem Modul hingewandten vertikalen Seite 21 des Formteil-Glieds 1 und dem Arretierungs-Vorpsrung 5 einspannen und zum anderen auch für eine Verklipsung des Kollektormoduls 3 sorgen.In addition to the locking projection 5 has the in FIG. 1 Shown molding part 1 on the side facing the collector module to be supported via two holding devices 35, one of which is assigned to a leg portion of the molded part member 1. According to the illustrated embodiment, these holding devices 35 are designed such that on the one hand, according to a pressure spring, they clamp the collector module 3 between the vertical side 21 of the molded part member 1 facing the module and the locking projection 5 and, on the other hand, also for gluing the collector module 3 worry.

Bei einer anderen als der in den Figuren 1 und 2 gezeigten Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen, modularen Stecksystems ist statt der vier oberen Zapfen 6 eine durchgehende, somit rechtwinklig abgewinkelte Feder und statt der unteren Hohlräume 8 eine durchgehende, abgewinkelte Nut vorgesehen. Beim Aufeinanderstecken der Formteil-Glieder 1 greift die Nut 12 des oberen Formteil-Gliedes 1 in die Feder 11 des unteren Formteil-Gliedes 1 ein.In another than in the Figures 1 and 2 shown embodiment of the modular plug-in system according to the invention Instead of the four upper pin 6 is a continuous, thus angularly angled spring and instead of the lower cavities 8 a continuous, angled groove provided. When putting the molding members 1 together, the groove 12 of the upper molding member 1 engages the spring 11 of the lower molding member 1.

Sowohl bei Zapfen-Hohlraum-Steckverbindungen wie auch bei Nut-Feder-Verbindungen ist es von Vorteil für die Handhabung des Systems, wenn Zapfen oder Feder leicht konisch geformt und an den Kanten abgerundet oder abgeschrägt sind.Both pin-and-mortise and tongue-and-groove connections are advantageous for handling the system when the pin or tongue is slightly conical in shape and rounded or bevelled at the edges.

Die in den bisher erörterten Figuren abgebildete rechtwinklig winkelförmige Form der Formteil-Glieder 1 stellt eine sinnvolle, aber nicht die einzig mögliche Gliederform des erfindungsgemäßen modularen Stecksystems zur Transportsicherung von gestapelten thermischen Kollektormodulen dar. Jedoch sind neben einer winkelförmigen Formgebung der Tragsäule ebenso dreieckige, viereckige oder mehreckige Formen möglich.The rectangular angular shape of the molded part members 1 shown in the figures discussed so far represents a useful but not the only possible form of the modular plug-in system according to the invention for transporting stacked thermal collector modules. However, in addition to an angular shape of the support column, triangular, quadrangular or polygonal shapes possible.

Für eine sichere Lastübertragung vom horizontalen Tragprofil 2 auf die Tragsäule sollte das Tragprofil 2 im Übergangsbereich von der Horizontalen in die Vertikale dickwandiger gestaltet sein als im horizontalen Lastaufnahmebereich. Dies ist in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellt. Sie zeigen eine material- und gewichtssparende Gestaltung. Hier ist das Tragprofil 2 relativ dünnwandige ausgebildet, wird jedoch unterseitig mit vertikalen Stützrippen 15 abgestützt.For a secure load transfer from the horizontal support section 2 on the support column, the support profile 2 should be designed thick-walled in the transition region from the horizontal to the vertical than in the horizontal load receiving area. This is in the Figures 1 and 2 shown. They show a material and weight-saving design. Here, the support profile 2 is formed relatively thin-walled, but is supported on the underside with vertical support ribs 15.

Auch die Formteil-Glieder selbst können materialsparend gestaltet sein, indem sie - zusätzlich zu den für die Aufnahme von Zapfen erforderlichen offenen Hohlräumen - weitere vertikale, nach unten offene Hohlkammern enthalten. weitere optionale Ausgestaltungsmerkmale des erfindungsgemäßen modularen Stecksystems sind:

  • dass - vor allem bei winkelförmigen Tragsäulen - alle vertikalen Kanten der Formteil-Glieder abgerundet oder abgeschrägt sind, um sie bei Be- und Entladevorgängen unter sehr beengten Bedingungen gegen "Anecken" zu schützen.
  • und dass die Formteil-Glieder oberseitig mit einer Nut oder Kantenfase ausgestattet sind, die der Aufnahme bzw. Führung von Spannbändern dient.
The molded part members themselves can be designed to save material by adding - in addition to those for the Inclusion of spigots required open cavities - more vertical, downwardly open hollow chambers included. Further optional design features of the modular plug-in system according to the invention are:
  • that - especially in angular support columns - all vertical edges of the molding members are rounded or bevelled to protect them during loading and unloading under very cramped conditions against "ticks".
  • and that the molding members are provided on the upper side with a groove or Kantenfase, which serves to accommodate or guide straps.

Ein Bestandteil der Erfindung ist des weiteren die Option, das lastabtragende Säulen-System aus Formteil-Gliedern durch Basis-Glieder zu ergänzen, insbesondere die 4 Säulen durch 4 Basis-Glieder zu ergänzen. Ein solches Basisglied dient der Justierung einer Säule bzw. ihres untersten Steckgliedes auf der Trägerpalette. Das Basisglied besteht aus einer kleinformatigen Platte, die oberseitig mit einem oder mehreren Zapfen oder einer Feder und unterseitig mit entsprechenden nach unten offenen Hohlräumen bzw. einer Nut ausgestattet ist. Die Platte des Basisgliedes ist gelocht, sodass sie auf die Trägerpalette aufgenagelt oder aufgeschraubt werden kann.A further component of the invention is the option of supplementing the load-bearing column system of molded part members with base members, in particular of completing the 4 columns with 4 basic members. Such a base member is used to adjust a column or its lowest plug member on the carrier pallet. The base member consists of a small-sized plate which is provided on the upper side with one or more pins or a spring and the underside with corresponding downwardly open cavities or a groove. The plate of the base member is perforated so that it can be nailed or screwed onto the carrier pallet.

Durch diese Ausgestaltung ist das Basis-Glied auch zum Aufstecken auf das oberste Formteil-Glied geeignet, um - bei Übereinanderstapelung von zwei beladenen Paletten - das passgenaue Aufsetzen der zweiten Palette zu erleichtern.By this embodiment, the base member is also suitable for mounting on the uppermost molded part member to - when stacking two loaded pallets - to facilitate the accurate placement of the second pallet.

Alle Teile des erfindungsgemäßen modularen Stecksystems sind vorteilhaft im Spritzguss-Verfahren herstellbar und bestehen aus ungefülltem oder mineralisch gefülltem thermoplastischem Kunststoff, ersatzweise aus Leichtmetall.All parts of the modular plug-in system according to the invention are advantageously produced by injection molding and exist made of unfilled or mineral filled thermoplastic, alternatively of light metal.

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Modulares Stecksystem zur sicheren Lagerung von horizontal gestapelten thermischen Kollektormodulen (3), wobei das System ausschließlich aus einzelnen vertikal angeordneten, lastabtragenden Säulen (9) gebildet ist, die jeweils aus Formteil-Gliedern (1) bestehen, die übereinander angeordnet und ineinander gesteckt die jeweilige Säule (9) bilden, wobei jedes dieser Formteil-Glieder (1), - auf der dem zu tragenden thermischen Kollektormodul (3) hingewandten vertikalen Seite (21) mit einem lastaufnehmenden Tragprofil (2) als Auflagevorrichtung für das thermische Kollektormodul (3), und - oberhalb des lastaufnehmenden Tragprofils (2) zumindest an der dem zu tragenden thermischen Kollektormodul (3) hingewandten vertikalen Seite (21), mit wenigstens einer Aussparung (30) zur Aufnahme wenigstens eines über den seitlichen Rand des thermischen Kollektormoduls (3) hinausragenden Abschnitts der Verrohrung (4) des thermischen Kollektormoduls, sowie - oberseitig bzw. unterseitig mit einem oder mehreren Zapfen (6) oder einer Feder, und - unterseitig bzw. oberseitig mit einem oder mehreren offenen Hohlräumen (8) zur passgenauen Aufnahme der/des Zapfen(s) (6) oder mit einer Nut zur Aufnahme der Feder ausgestattet ist. Modular plug-in system for the secure storage of horizontally stacked thermal collector modules (3), wherein the system is formed exclusively of individual vertically arranged load-bearing columns (9), each consisting of molded part members (1) arranged one above the other and inserted into each other the respective Forming pillar (9), each of these molded part members (1), - on the thermal collector module (3) facing vertical side (21) with a load-bearing support profile (2) as a support device for the thermal collector module (3), and at least on the vertical side (21) facing the thermal collector module (3) to be supported, with at least one recess (30) for receiving at least one section projecting beyond the lateral edge of the thermal collector module (3) Piping (4) of the thermal collector module, as well - Upper side or underside with one or more pin (6) or a spring, and - Is equipped on the underside or top side with one or more open cavities (8) for snug recording of the / the pin (s) (6) or with a groove for receiving the spring. Stecksystem nach vorstehendem Anspruch, wobei es vier lastabtragende Säulen (9), insbesondere vier lastabtragende Ecksäulen (9) bildet.Plug-in system according to the preceding claim, wherein it forms four load-bearing columns (9), in particular four load-bearing corner columns (9). Stecksystem nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei das thermische Kollektormodul (3) rechteckig ausgebildet ist.Plug-in system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the thermal collector module (3) is rectangular. Stecksystem nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei die lastabtragenden Säulen (9) einen, eckigen oder rechtwinkligen Querschnitt aufweisen.Plug system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the load-bearing columns (9) have an angular or rectangular cross-section. Stecksystem nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei die dem zu tragenden thermischen Kollektormodul (3) abgewandte vertikale Seite (22) jedes Formteil-Glieds (1) eine durchgängige, geschlossene Fläche bildet, insbesondere auch dort, wo an der dem zu tragenden thermischen Kollektormodul (3) hingewandten vertikalen Seite (21) einer Aussparung (30) ausgebildet ist.Plug-in system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the vertical side (22) of each molded part (1) facing away from the thermal collector module (3) forms a continuous, closed surface, in particular also where the thermal collector module to be supported ( 3) turned vertical side (21) of a recess (30) is formed. Stecksystem nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei es zur Transportsicherung von gerahmten thermischen Kollektormodulen (3) dient und das Tragprofil (2) jedes Formteil-Gliedes (1) auf das Rahmenprofil im Eckbereich des thermischen Kollektormoduls (3) passgenau abgestimmt ist.Plug-in system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein it serves to secure the transport of framed thermal collector modules (3) and the support profile (2) of each molded part member (1) on the frame profile in the corner region of the thermal collector module (3) is matched precisely. Stecksystem nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei das lastaufnehmende Tragprofil (2) jedes Formteil-Glieds (1) eine horizontale Auflagefläche bildet und/oder unterseitig mit vertikalen Stützrippen (15) ausgestaltet ist.Plug-in system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the load-bearing support profile (2) of each molded part member (1) forms a horizontal support surface and / or underside with vertical support ribs (15) is configured. Stecksystem nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei das lastaufnehmende Tragprofil (2) jedes Formteil-Glieds (1) oberseitig einen vertikalen Vorsprung (5) zur Arretierung des thermischen Kollektormoduls (3), insbesondere dessen Rahmenprofils, aufweist, wobei der Vorsprung (5) insbesondere in Form einer Leiste, die parallel zu der dem zu tragenden thermischen Kollektormodul (3) hingewandten vertikalen Seite (21) jedes Formteil-Glieds (1) verläuft und/oder an wenigstens einer seiner Seiten mit vertikalen Stützrippen (25) ausgestaltet ist.Plug system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the load-bearing support profile (2) of each molded part member (1) on the upper side a vertical Projection (5) for locking the thermal collector module (3), in particular its frame profile, wherein the projection (5) in particular in the form of a bar, which parallel to the thermal collector module (3) facing vertical side (21) each Molded part-member (1) extends and / or on at least one of its sides with vertical support ribs (25) is configured. Stecksystem nach Anspruch 8, wobei oberhalb des lastaufnehmenden Tragprofils (2) jedes Formteil-Glieds (1) an der dem zu tragenden thermischen Kollektormodul (3) hinwandten vertikalen Seite (21) wenigstens eine Haltevorrichtung (35) ausgeformt ist, welche insbesondere in Form einer Andruckfeder das thermische Kollektormodul (3) gegen den vertikalen Vorsprung (5) drückt und/oder in Form einer Verklipsung das thermische Kollektormodul (3) verklipst.Plug-in system according to claim 8, wherein above the load-bearing support profile (2) of each molded part member (1) on the vertical to be supported solar collector module (3) vertical side (21) at least one holding device (35) is formed, which in particular in the form of Pressure spring presses the thermal collector module (3) against the vertical projection (5) and / or clipped in the form of Verklipsung the thermal collector module (3). Stecksystem nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei alle vertikalen Kanten der Formteil-Glieder (1) abgerundet oder abgeschrägt sind und/oder die Zapfen (6) oder Federn (11) der Formteil-Glieder (1) an deren horizontalen und vertikalen Kanten abgerundet oder abgeschrägt und/oder leicht konisch geformt sind.Plug system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein all vertical edges of the molding members (1) are rounded or bevelled and / or the pins (6) or springs (11) of the molding members (1) rounded at its horizontal and vertical edges or bevelled and / or slightly conically shaped. Stecksystem nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Formteil-Glieder (1) massiv gestaltet sind oder - zusätzlich zu den für die Aufnahme der Zapfen (6) erforderlichen offenen Hohlräume (8) - vertikale, zum benachbarten Formteil-Glied (1) offene Hohlkammern (8) enthalten.Plug system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the molded part members (1) are designed solid or - in addition to the required for receiving the pin (6) open cavities (8) - vertical, the adjacent mold member member (1) open hollow chambers (8). Stecksystem nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei der vertikale Abstand zwischen dem horizontalen Tragprofil (2) eines Formteil-Gliedes (1) und dem horizontalen Tragprofil (2) des darüber gesteckten Formteil-Gliedes (1) der Dicke eines gerahmten thermischen Kollektormoduls (3) plus der durchschnittlichen Dicke einer menschlichen Fingerspitze entspricht.Plug-in system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the vertical distance between the horizontal support profile (2) of a molded part member (1) and the horizontal support profile (2) of the above-molded part member (1) of the thickness of a framed thermal collector module (3) plus the average thickness of a human fingertip. Stecksystem nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Formteil-Glieder (1) oberseitig mit einer Nut oder Kantenfase zur Aufnahme von Spannbändem ausgestattet sind.Plug system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the molded part members (1) are provided on the upper side with a groove or Kantenfase for receiving Spannbändem. Stecksystem nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei alle Formteil-Glieder (1) im Spritzgussverfahren hergestellt sind und aus ungefülltem oder mineralisch gefülltem thermoplastischen Kunststoff oder Leichtmetall bestehen.Plug system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein all molded part members (1) are produced by injection molding and consist of unfilled or mineral-filled thermoplastic or light metal.
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