EP3148890B1 - Auxiliary transport device for pallets - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a transport auxiliary device. In particular, the present invention relates to a transport auxiliary device which is capable of improving the transportation of objects transported on pallets and which are therefore referred to as pallet goods hereinafter.

It is well known and common practice to transport items that can not be transported as bulk or piece goods or the like, e.g. on trucks, in containers, in cargo holds of ships and aircraft, on pallets. The cargo space should be used as well as possible in terms of transport costs. In practice, however, the available cargo space, when transporting palletized goods, can not always be used optimally and thus economically.

If such a pallet z. B. on the floor of a truck body (usually referred to as a suitcase) is placed, the space located above the pallet can not be used for transport. This is possible if the items on the pallet exceptionally stable and shaped so that you have a second range can park directly on these objects. For sensitive items but the loading capacity of the truck body can be used insufficiently.

From the DE 77 32 613 U1 a flat pallet stacking bracket with support tubes is known, at the lower ends of which clamp-like fittings are arranged, which are flush pushed on two opposite end faces of the flat pallet. At the sides of the stacking bracket extending at right angles to these end faces, a spreading device is arranged, by means of which the support tubes in the lower end region are separated and compressible. The stacking bracket also has yoke bars with welded catch plates, which form a slip-off protection for another flat pallet that can be placed on the stacking bar.

From the DE 10 2010 000 535 A1 a device for securing cargo of cargo on pallets is known, which has at least one dimensionally stable support member which is fixed to a mounting end in the form of a side edge of the pallet at this fixable. The attachment end has for this purpose at least one horizontally projecting, with an end portion in an opening in the transport base of the pallet engaging fastening tongue. Preferably, a plurality of support elements are arranged in pairs assigned to each other on opposite side edges of the pallet. In this arrangement, the device is stackable, so that another pallet comes to rest at a distance from the first pallet.

From the DE 10 2011 008 019 A1 Furthermore, a pallet transport auxiliary device is disclosed, which comprises a support device with a support rail, which can be connected via a connecting device to a first, lower pallet and via a holding device to a second pallet is such that the second pallet is kept at a vertical distance from the first pallet.

It is an object of the invention to provide a device for more economical transport of palletized goods.

This object is achieved by the teaching of the independent claim. Preferred developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

According to a first aspect of the invention, the transport auxiliary device is provided for at least two pallets. The pallets have a loading floor that is essentially horizontal in use position during transport. The auxiliary transport device has a first support device and a second support device for supporting at least one of the pallets. Both support devices have at least one connecting element for mechanical, in particular for the positive and / or non-positive, connection of the respective support means with at least the first, in particular the lower, pallet. Both support devices each have at least two support spars, which extend in the use position during transport substantially in the vertical direction. Each of the support bars has a first end which forms the upper end during transport. At least two retaining elements are each connected to a first end of one of the at least two support struts, in particular materially connected. Each of the holding elements is intended to hold in use position during transport of the two pallets, the second of these pallets at a vertical distance from the first pallet or support.

• eine Gewichtskraft aus der zweiten Palette von den Stützeinrichtungen im Wesentlichen vollständig aufgenommen werden, insbesondere von deren Halteelementen und Stützholmen, und/oder
• die zweite dieser Paletten im vertikalen Abstand zu der ersten Palette gehalten bzw. abgestützt werden, und/oder
• die zweite Palette oberhalb der ersten Palette gehalten bzw. abgestützt werden, ohne dass die zweite Palette auf dem Palettengut der ersten Palette aufliegt, und/oder
• insbesondere wenn die Oberfläche des Palettenguts der ersten Palette uneben oder druckempfindlich ist, der Raum über dem ersten Palettengut für die zweite Palette genutzt werden, und/oder
• der Raum zwischen dem Palettengut der ersten Palette und einer oberen Begrenzung des Laderaums für die zweite Palette genutzt werden.

By means of the transport auxiliary device according to the invention, in particular in use position during transport,

• a weight force from the second range of the support means are substantially completely absorbed, in particular of their support members and support bars, and / or
• the second of these pallets are held or supported at a vertical distance from the first pallet, and / or
• the second pallet are held or supported above the first pallet without the second pallet resting on the pallet goods of the first pallet, and / or
• in particular if the surface of the pallet goods of the first pallet is uneven or pressure-sensitive, the space above the first pallet good is used for the second pallet, and / or
• the space between the pallet goods of the first pallet and an upper bound of the cargo space for the second pallet are used.

The invention solves the problem of poor space utilization by those pallets which are loaded with only a comparatively small height, by making better use of available cargo space. This solves the underlying task.

Further advantageous can be countered with the transport auxiliary device according to the invention damage to the palletized goods of the first pallet through the second pallet.

For the purposes of the invention, a pallet is understood to mean a device which in particular carries articles which are referred to as pallet goods in the present application. For this purpose, the pallet has at least one, preferably substantially rectangular, loading floor on which the pallet material is deposited for transport. The pallet has at least a first recess for a so-called. Lifting means (Hubmittelausnehmung), in particular for a fork of a forklift, a truck, lifting means of a crane, a conveyor cat or load-bearing facilities of a high-bay warehouse. The pallet has two opposite lateral surfaces, which are arranged substantially vertically in the use position during transport, through which at least one of the aforementioned Hubmittelausnehmung is accessible. Preferably, the pallet has at least two Hubmittelausnehmungen, which are arranged to each other at a predetermined angle, more preferably at an angle of 90 ° or 0 °. At predetermined positions of the loading floor spacers are preferably arranged, which serve in particular to space the loading floor of the pallet from the floor of a warehouse, a shelf or a cargo hold of a means of transport. Preferably, in each case a spacer is arranged at three, four or more positions below the loading floor, which advantageously counteracts an unintentional tilting of the loading floor. Particularly preferably, in each case a particular prismatic spacer is attached below each corner of the particular rectangular shaped loading floor. Preferably, two spacers define a recess. Preferably, a floorboard extends parallel to the loading floor below a spacer, more preferably under several spacers through. Preferably, the loading floor is formed in several parts with a plurality of loading floor boards, wherein two of these loading floor boards can form a gap, hereinafter also known recess. Below are Shop floor, load floor boards, spacers and floor boards of the range also referred to as pallet body.

Under a support means in the context of the invention is a device to understand, which holds at least one connecting element and a holding element with a predetermined distance from each other. The support device has two support struts, each with first and second end, which serves in particular for receiving a force, in particular a weight force which acts in the use position during transport substantially along its longitudinal axis. Preferably, the support device can be supported in the use position during transport on the load compartment floor, so that a weight force from the second pallet can be supported by the load compartment floor. Preferably, the support beam, a lateral force, and / or a bending and / or torque, in particular from a gravitational force from the second pallet result, record. Preferably, the two support beams with at least one radius into each other, whereby in particular the power flow between the support beams is improved. According to the invention, the support device is formed with a base plate.

Under a connecting element in the context of the invention is a device to understand, which can connect a support means of the transport auxiliary device with a first pallet. In particular, the connecting element in use position during transport transmits a force and / or torque between the support device and the first pallet, preferably by means of positive and / or non-positive connection. Advantageously, the connecting element produces a force flow between the second pallet and a lifting means. Preferably, the connecting element transmits the weight force from the second pallet on a lifting means, which at the same time with the weight the first pallet is acted upon, such as when transporting a unit from the first and second pallet.

A holding element according to the invention means a device which serves to support a second pallet. In this case, the holding element temporarily takes in particular a weight force from the second pallet and introduces this weight force into the support device. Advantageously, the retaining element takes at least temporarily transverse forces from the weight of the second pallet and transmits them to the support means. During transport, the retaining element is connected to the support device, in particular to the first end of one of the support struts, in particular materially connected. In particular during transport, the holding element has a predetermined distance from the first end of the support device or to the connecting element. Preferably, the distance between the retaining element and the connecting element is dependent on the height of the available cargo space. The holding element preferably has one of the mechanical connecting means explained below.

A mechanical connection means in the sense of the invention means a mechanical, in particular releasable, connection of a first part of the auxiliary transport device to a second part of the auxiliary transport device. Preferably, the mechanical connection means is designed as an eyelet, hole, hole, blind hole, recess, projection, hook, pin, bolt, axle or locking means.

Further features of the invention and preferred developments of the auxiliary transport device are described below, wherein the latter can each be combined with each other, unless it is expressly excluded.

According to a preferred embodiment, one or more of the support means comprises a material from a group which includes wood, plastic, metal, cardboard, steel, light metals, aluminum, alloys with aluminum, plastic, polypropylene, polyethylene. Preferably, at least one of the support means to a plastic, wherein as reinforcing fibers such from glass, carbon, mineral fibers, wood fibers come into question. Preferably, the device has a structure with cavities, more preferably a cured foam and / or honeycomb. Preferably, a cured foam and / or a honeycomb structure is provided with at least one cover, particularly preferably with a thin-walled plate. Particularly preferably, at least one of the support devices is designed as a so-called sandwich plate, in which a foam layer or honeycomb layer extending essentially in one plane is connected on both sides, in each case with a cover plate, in particular in a materially bonded manner.

According to a preferred refinement, the support spar has a cross-section whose moments of resistance are at a predetermined ratio about two bending axes arranged at right angles to one another. This counteracts uneven biaxial bending when the support spar is loaded with a force transverse to the longitudinal axis and / or a bending moment. Advantageously, the stability of the thus formed transport auxiliary device is improved during transport. Preferably, the ratio of the resistance moments is between 2 and 0.5, more preferably between 1.5 and 0.75, more preferably between 1.1 and 0.9. Preferably, at least one leg has one of the support spars Recesses, in particular for weight savings or releasable mechanical connection with one of the connecting struts described below.

According to the invention, two first connecting projections of the connecting element extend essentially at right angles and in a use position essentially horizontally out of the base plate of the supporting device, wherein each first connecting projection can engage mechanically, in particular positively and / or non-positively, in a first lifting means recess of the first pallet. In this case, the first connecting projection on at least one stiffening leg and a, relative to the stiffening leg angled, second leg. The stiffening leg of the first connecting projection can be supported in particular on the load compartment floor during transport. The second leg of the first connecting projection may extend along the loading floor and serve as a support for the lifting means when lifting the transport auxiliary device. Preferably, stiffening legs of the first connecting projection, in particular during transport, abut within one of the lifting means recesses on one or more of the spacers of the pallet body. Preferably, a second leg of the first connecting projection, in particular during transport, abuts within one of the Hubmittelausnehmungen on the loading floor. Preferably, the first connection projection is formed with an angled plate, in particular with a metal plate.

Preferably, the first connecting projection on two of the stiffening legs, which are mutually arranged substantially parallel and spaced from each other by the second leg. Preferably, the first connection projection has a substantially U-shaped cross section, which particularly preferably to the load compartment floor is open. Preferably, the first connection projection is formed with a doubly angled plate, in particular with a metal plate. Advantageously, the mechanical stability of the first connection projection is improved.

According to the invention, the two first connecting projections of the connecting element can engage in different Hubmittelausnehmungen, wherein they are spaced apart for this purpose. Thus, a weight force from the second pallet on at least one of the holding elements, one of the support bars and the second leg act on the lifting means. Advantageously, the first connection projection can improve the mechanical connection of the support device with at least one of the pallets and / or serve to transmit a weight force from the second pallet to the load compartment floor.

According to a preferred refinement, at least one or more of the connecting elements has a second connecting projection, which is vertically spaced apart from the first connecting projection during transport. A section of one of the pallets, in particular the loading floor of the first pallet, can be received mechanically, in particular in a form-locking and / or force-locking manner, between the first and second connection projections. Preferably, the second connecting projection is arranged above the first connecting projection during transport. Preferably, the second connection projection is dimensioned such that it can engage in a recess in the loading floor or in a gap of between two loading floor boards. Preferably, the second connection projection has a substantially L-shaped or U-shaped cross-section, the second leg of which extends substantially parallel to the second leg of the first connection projection. Preferably, the second connection projection is a double-angled plate, in particular with a metal plate. Preferably, the distance between the second legs of the first and the second connecting protrusion is not greater than the thickness of the loading floor plus a manufacturing tolerance. Preferably, at least one stiffening leg abuts against a lateral surface of one of the loading floor boards during transport. Advantageously, the second connection projection can improve the mechanical connection of the connection element with at least one of the pallets.

According to a preferred development, at least one of the second connecting projections has at least one second leg which can rest against a loading floor of one of the pallets, in particular the first pallet, and a stiffening leg angled relative to the second leg for stiffening the connecting projection. Advantageously, the second leg of the first connecting projection extend, in particular during transport, along the loading floor and serve as a support for a lifting means when lifting the transport auxiliary device.

According to a preferred development, at least one of the support means comprises at least one or two foot plates for supporting the first pallet. During transport, the at least one foot plate is arranged at the lower end of the support device and below the first pallet. Preferably, the at least one base plate is folded from the base plate of the support means. Advantageously, the footplate can protect the first pallet.

Preferably, at least one of the foot plates is provided with a stiffening leg of the first connection projection mechanically, in particular cohesively, connected. Advantageously, the mechanical stability of the first connection projection is improved, in particular when lifting the auxiliary transport device.

According to the invention, two stiffening ribs extend from the base plate of the support means. Preferably, the stiffening ribs during transport are oriented substantially vertically. Preferably, the stiffening ribs extend along a portion of one of the support beams and / or at an angle of about 90 ° from the base plate. Preferably, the stiffening ribs of the support means are produced by means of bending or raising the base plate. According to the invention, each of the support means has two of these stiffening ribs which extend from opposite ends of the base plate and are oriented substantially parallel to one another. Advantageously, the stiffening ribs serve to stiffen the support device or the support struts.

According to a preferred refinement, at least one or more of the holding elements has a first support surface, which is oriented substantially horizontally during transport, for supporting the second pallet and at least one support projection which is angled away from the first support surface. Preferably, the first support surface is supported by means of one of the reinforcing ribs or a leg of the associated support spar. The support projection serves to counter the transport of an undesirable, in particular horizontal, displacement of the second pallet with respect to the holding element or its first support surface. For this purpose, the support projection extends in sections along a boundary edge of the first support surface.

Preferably, the support projection with the first support surface forms an angle between 90 ° and 135 °. With a larger angle of the support projection can simplify the storage of the second pallet by the second pallet can be performed when depositing with the support projection in the direction of the first support surface.

Preferably, at least one of the holding elements is formed with an angled metal sheet, wherein the legs of the metal sheet form the first support surface and one of the support projections. Particularly preferably, the holding element formed in this way is connected in a material-locking manner to the first end of one of the support struts.

Preferably, at least one or more of the holding elements in each case two of these support projections, which extend along different, in particular at right angles arranged, boundary edges of the first support surface. Alternatively, a portion of the first end of an undesirable displacement of the second pallet with respect to the support means or the first support surface counteract by the support surface is arranged during transport at least 10 mm below the first end.

Advantageously, the two support projections can guide the second pallet when depositing in the vertical or Z direction of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system both in the X direction and in the Y direction. Advantageously, the two support projections can counteract an undesired displacement of the second pallet both in the X direction and in the Y direction with respect to the holding element or its first support surface.

According to a preferred refinement, two of the holding elements of the same support device are connected to one another by means of a second stabilizing strut, in particular cohesively connected. The second stabilizing strut preferably has the same material as the holding elements. The second stabilizing strut preferably extends between the holding elements or their first supporting surfaces, in particular for a small space requirement. Preferably, the second stabilizing strut extends substantially horizontally during transport. Advantageously, the second stabilizing strut improve the mechanical stability of the support means, in particular counteract a relative movement of the two holding elements to each other. Advantageously, the second stabilizing strut can be used as a handle and facilitate the handling of the support device, in particular when connecting the connecting element to the first pallet.

According to a preferred refinement, the two support struts of at least one of the support devices are connected to one another by means of a first stabilizing strut, in particular a material fit. The first stabilizing strut preferably has the same material as the baseplate of the support device. Preferably, one of the first stabilizing struts extends in a plane of the base plate, in particular for a small space requirement, and connects the two support struts. Preferably, one of the first stabilizing struts during transport extends substantially horizontally adjacent to the first ends of the two support struts and connects the two first ends. Preferably, one of the first stabilizing struts extends substantially horizontally during transport and connects the two holding elements of the support device. Advantageously, the first stabilizing strut can improve the mechanical stability of the support device, in particular counteract a relative movement of the two support struts relative to one another. Advantageously, the first stabilizing strut can be used as a handle and facilitate the handling of the support device, in particular when connecting the connecting element to the first pallet.

According to a preferred refinement, the base plate of at least one of the support devices has one or more recesses, each of which has a connection section of one of the holding elements, one of the first stabilizing struts, one of the second stabilizing struts, one of the first connecting protrusions or one of the second connecting protrusions, hereinafter referred to collectively as attachments, be able to record. One of these recesses and one of the connecting sections preferably form a plug-in connection. Preferably, a stiffening leg and a second leg of at least one of the first and / or second connecting projections each have at least one of these connecting portions. Preferably, at least one of the retaining elements, in particular its support projection, at least one or two of these connecting portions. Advantageously, the positioning of the respective fixture with respect to the base plate in the manufacture of one of the support means, in particular the subsequent joining of the base plate and fixture, simplified.

According to a preferred development, the auxiliary transport device has at least one or more connecting struts for the releasable mechanical connection of the two support devices with each other. The connecting strut can strike the two support means with a tensile force urging the two support means to each other. Preferably, the connecting strut is formed with a metal profile, a pull rod, a rope, a chain, a belt or a belt. Preferably, the connecting strut has at least one stop means for the mechanical connection with one of the support means, one of Support struts, or a stiffening rib of the base plate of the support means. Particularly preferably, the stop means is formed with a hook, eye, locking means or loop. Preferably, the connecting strut is elastic or adjustable in length.

Particularly preferably, the connecting strut is formed with a belt or band whose ends each have a loop. Alternatively, the connecting strut is formed with a pull rod and its ends in each case with one of the mechanical connection means, in particular with a hook, an eyelet or a latching means. Alternatively, the connecting strut is rod-shaped, the second end of which has one of the mechanical connection means, in particular a hook, an eye or a latching means, and whose second end opposite the first end for articulated connection with one of the support means, in particular with one of the holding elements configured , Advantageously, the connecting strut improve the cohesion of the auxiliary transport device.

Preferably, the connecting strut for releasable mechanical connection with one of the support struts of the two support means is configured. Alternatively, the connecting strut for releasable mechanical connection with one of the aforementioned stabilizing struts of the two support means is configured.

Advantageously, the connecting strut can improve the mechanical connection of at least the connecting element with the first pallet. Advantageously, the connecting strut can encounter a displacement of the first support device with respect to the second support device.

According to a preferred refinement, at least one of the abovementioned stiffening ribs of the base plate of one of the support devices has a mechanical connecting means for the mechanical, in particular releasable, connection to one of the abovementioned connecting struts. The mechanical connecting means is connectable with, in particular one of the aforementioned stop means, the connecting strut. Preferably, the mechanical connection means is designed as an eyelet, projection, hook, pin, bolt, latching means or recess.

A preferred embodiment of the mechanical connecting means is formed with a, in particular from the stiffening rib cut, pin which extends during transport substantially in the vertical direction and which is in particular connectable with a trained as a loop stop means of the connecting strut. Advantageously, the mechanical connection between the loop and the pin can be made and released with little expenditure of time.

An alternative preferred embodiment of the mechanical connection means is formed with two, in particular of the stiffening rib cut projections, which extend during transport substantially in the vertical direction. One of these projections has during transport down, the other of these projections upwards and between the free ends of these projections remains a gap. Through this gap trained as a loop attachment means of the connecting strut out and be slipped over both projections. Advantageously, the connecting strut can be connected more permanently to the reinforcing rib or the support device.

According to a preferred development, the auxiliary transport device has at least one of the connecting struts, wherein a first end of the connecting strut hingedly connected to one of the holding elements of a first support means wherein a second end of the connecting strut opposite the first end, comprising one of the mechanical connecting means, is releasably mechanically connectable to a first holding member of a second supporting means, and wherein the first holding members of the second supporting means comprises a mechanical connecting means complementary to the mechanical connecting means of the connecting strut.

Preferably, the first end of the connecting strut has an axis. Preferably, the second end of the connecting strut has a, more preferably arcuate, hook. Preferably, the first holding element has a receiving element for the axis of the connecting strut. Preferably, the first holding element has an eye, bore, blind hole, hole or recess. Particularly preferably, a portion of the first retaining element having the complementary mechanical connecting means extends out of the first supporting face, with which at least the thickness of the connecting strut can be compensated.

Preferably, the connecting strut can be converted reversibly from a rest position in which the connecting strut extends substantially along one of the support struts of the first support means into a use position in which the mechanical connecting means is detachably connected to the first support member of the second support means and the connecting strut extends substantially horizontally.

Preferably, both the first and the second support means each have one of these connecting struts and in each case the first holding element.

In the preferred embodiment, the cohesion of the two support means during transport or in the use position can be improved.

According to a preferred development of the auxiliary transport device, at least two of the support struts of a first support device are in particular materially connected to one another by means of a functional strut, preferably one, two or more of the connecting struts being mechanically connectable to the functional strut.

Preferably, the functional strut is formed with a profile strut. Preferably, the functional strut is formed with an angled profile, particularly preferably with an L-profile, V-profile, T-profile, H-profile, double-T-profile, C-profile, U-profile or two parallel legs. The functional strut and the base plate or support struts of the first support device preferably have material that can be connected to one another in a material-locking manner. Preferably, the functional strut is connected to the two support members adjacent to their holding elements mechanically or cohesively.

Preferably, the connecting strut formed with a belt or band has at a first end of one of the mechanical connecting means, wherein the mechanical connecting means of the releasable mechanical connection with a second support means is used. Preferably, the connecting strut is formed with a fabric band.

Preferably, the connecting strut formed with a belt or band is at least partially stored on a belt reel which can be mechanically connected, particularly preferably spring-loaded, with the functional strut. Alternatively, the connecting strut is designed as a tension belt, the second end of which is mechanically connectable to the functional strut.

Preferably, the at least one formed with a belt or band connecting strut is reversibly convertible into a use position, in which the connecting strut with the second support means is releasably mechanically connected.

In the preferred embodiment, the cohesion of the two support means during transport or in the use position can be improved.

An inventive arrangement comprises a transport auxiliary device according to the invention and one or two pallets, wherein the first support means and the second support means are each mechanically connected by means of the connecting element with the first pallet. The support struts extend in the vertical direction and the holding elements form the upper ends of the support struts. Preferably, the base plates of the first and the second support means bear against opposite lateral surfaces of the first pallet. Advantageously, this arrangement is suitable for loading or for depositing the second pallet without the pallet goods of the first pallet being loaded by the second pallet. Advantageously, a weight force can be transmitted from the second pallet by means of the support means directly to the bottom of a storage location or a load compartment floor.

Preferably, the second pallet, in particular during transport, held or crashed by means of at least one or more of the holding elements at a vertical distance from the first pallet. Advantageously, the pallet product of the first pallet is not loaded by the second pallet.

Preferably, the first support means is mechanically connected to the second support means by means of at least one or two of these connecting struts. In this case, the connecting strut exert a force on the two support means, which urges these support means to each other. Advantageously, the cohesion of the auxiliary transport device is improved, in particular during transport.

According to the invention, each support device has two first connection projections which extend substantially at a right angle from the base plate of the respective support device. The first connection projection engages mechanically in a first recess or Hubmittelausnehmung the first pallet. The base plate abuts in sections on a first lateral surface of the first pallet.

Preferably, the second support means is partially on a, the first lateral surface of the first pallet opposite, second lateral surface of the first pallet. Advantageously, this arrangement is suitable for loading with or for depositing the second pallet without the pallet goods of the first pallet being loaded by the second pallet. Advantageously, a weight force can be transmitted from the second pallet by means of the support means directly to the bottom of a storage location or a load compartment floor.

Preferably, one of the connecting struts during transport is detachably connected to the first stabilizing strut of the first supporting device and to the first stabilizing strut of the second supporting device. Advantageously, the cohesion of the auxiliary transport device can be improved during transport.

A preferred arrangement comprises a transport auxiliary device according to the invention and a pallet, wherein the first support means rests on the loading floor of the pallet, wherein the second support means rests on the first support means, and wherein the two support means are releasably mechanically connected to the pallet, preferably by means of at least one the formed with a belt connecting struts. The two support devices are preferably supported by the pallet in such a way that the support devices do not extend or extend only insignificantly beyond the boundary edges of the loading floor. Advantageously, the transport auxiliary device can be transported, loaded or stored by means of this arrangement easier.

• S1 mechanisches Verbinden eines Verbindungselements einer ersten Stützeinrichtung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung mit einer ersten Palette, sodass zwei Stützholme der ersten Stützeinrichtung sich beim Transport im Wesentlichen in vertikaler Richtung erstrecken, wobei jeweils ein erstes Ende der Stützholme mit einem Halteelement, insbesondere stoffschlüssig, verbunden ist,
• S2 mechanisches Verbinden eines Verbindungselements einer zweiten Stützeinrichtung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung mit der ersten Palette, sodass zwei Stützholme der zweiten Stützeinrichtung sich beim Transport im Wesentlichen in vertikaler Richtung erstrecken, wobei jeweils ein erstes Ende der Stützholme mit einem Halteelement, insbesondere stoffschlüssig, verbunden ist,
• S3 Auflegen einer zweiten Palette auf eines oder mehrere der Halteelemente, wobei jedes der Halteelemente dafür vorgesehen ist, beim Transport der beiden Paletten wenigstens die zweite Palette im vertikalen Abstand zu der ersten Palette zu halten bzw. abzustützen,
  vorzugsweise zusätzlich mit Schritt:
• S4 mechanisches Verbinden einer Verbindungsstrebe der Transporthilfsvorrichtung mit wenigstens einer oder beiden Stützeinrichtungen derart, dass einer Verlagerung der ersten Stützeinrichtung gegenüber der zweiten Stützeinrichtung begegnet wird, insbesondere vor Schritt S3.

According to a further aspect, a method for using a transport auxiliary device according to the invention comprises the following steps:

• S1 mechanically connecting a connecting element of a first support device of the transport auxiliary device with a first pallet, so that two support struts of the first support device extend during transport substantially in the vertical direction, wherein in each case a first end of the support bars is connected to a holding element, in particular a material fit,
• S2 mechanical connection of a connecting element of a second support device of the auxiliary transport device with the first pallet, so that two support struts of the second support device extend during transport substantially in the vertical direction, wherein in each case a first end of the support bars is connected to a holding element, in particular a material fit,
• S3 placing a second pallet on one or more of the holding elements, wherein each of the holding elements is provided for supporting or supporting at least the second pallet at a vertical distance from the first pallet during transport of the two pallets,
  preferably additionally with step:
• S4 mechanical connection of a connecting strut of the auxiliary transport device with at least one or both support means such that a displacement of the first support means relative to the second support means is met, in particular before step S3.

Preferably, step S4 is performed such that at least one of the connecting struts is connected both to a support spar or retaining element of the first support device and to a support spar or retaining element of the second support device (step S4 ').

Particularly preferably, step S4 is carried out by tensioning a connection strut formed with a tension belt. Alternatively, step S4 can take place while pivoting and hooking a connection strut articulated to the first support device and formed with a hook into a mechanical connection means of the second support device.

• eine Gewichtskraft aus der zweiten Palette von den Stützeinrichtungen im Wesentlichen vollständig aufgenommen werden, insbesondere von deren Halteelementen und Stützholmen, und/oder
• die zweite dieser Paletten im vertikalen Abstand zu der ersten Palette gehalten bzw. abgestützt werden, und/oder
• die zweite Palette oberhalb der ersten Palette gehalten bzw. abgestützt werden, ohne dass die zweite Palette auf dem Palettengut der ersten Palette aufliegt, und/oder
• insbesondere wenn die Oberfläche des Palettenguts der ersten Palette uneben oder druckempfindlich ist, der Raum über dem ersten Palettengut für die zweite Palette genutzt werden, und/oder
• der Raum zwischen dem Palettengut der ersten Palette und einer oberen Begrenzung des Laderaums für die zweite Palette genutzt werden.

By means of the transport auxiliary device according to the invention, in particular during transport,

• a weight force from the second range of the support means are substantially completely absorbed, in particular of their support members and support bars, and / or
• the second of these pallets are held or supported at a vertical distance from the first pallet, and / or
• the second pallet are held or supported above the first pallet without the second pallet resting on the pallet goods of the first pallet, and / or
• in particular if the surface of the pallet goods of the first pallet is uneven or pressure-sensitive, the space above the first pallet good is used for the second pallet, and / or
• the space between the pallet goods of the first pallet and an upper bound of the cargo space for the second pallet are used.

The invention solves the problem of poor space utilization by those pallets which are loaded with only a comparatively small height, by making better use of available cargo space. This solves the underlying task.

Further advantageous can be countered with the transport auxiliary device according to the invention damage to the palletized goods of the first pallet through the second pallet.

• S8 Auflegen einer ersten Stützeinrichtung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung auf einen Ladeboden einer Palette,
• S9 Auflegen einer zweiten Stützeinrichtung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung auf die erste Stützeinrichtung, insbesondere derart, dass die beiden Stützeinrichtungen sich nicht oder nur unwesentlich über Begrenzungskanten des Ladebodens erstrecken,
• S10 mechanisches Verbinden der Stützeinrichtungen mit der Palette.

According to a further aspect, a method for using a transport auxiliary device according to the invention comprises the following steps:

• S8 placing a first supporting device of the transport auxiliary device on a loading floor of a pallet,
• S9 placing a second support device of the auxiliary transport device on the first support device, in particular in such a way that the two support devices do not extend or only insignificantly beyond the boundary edges of the loading floor,
• S10 mechanically connecting the support means to the pallet.

Advantageously, the transport auxiliary device can be transported, loaded or stored after step S10 easier.

• Fig. 1 teilweise schematisch eine Anordnung mit einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung sowie mit zwei Paletten,
• Fig. 2 teilweise schematisch eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Stützeinrichtung einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 3 teilweise schematisch ein Detail der Anordnung der Figur 1,
• Fig. 4 teilweise schematisch eine weitere Anordnung mit einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung sowie einer Palette,
• Fig. 5 teilweise schematisch verschiedene Ansichten einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 6 teilweise schematisch verschiedene Ansichten einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 7 teilweise schematisch verschiedene Ansichten einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 8 teilweise schematisch verschiedene Ansichten einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 9 teilweise schematisch verschiedene Ansichten einer Grundplatte einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 10 teilweise schematisch verschiedene Ansichten eines ersten Verbindungsvorsprungs einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 11 teilweise schematisch verschiedene Ansichten eines zweiten Verbindungsvorsprungs einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 12 teilweise schematisch verschiedene Ansichten eines Halteelements einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 13 teilweise schematisch verschiedene Ansichten einer Stabilisierungsstrebe einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 14 teilweise schematisch verschiedene Ansichten einer Verbindungsstrebe einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 15 teilweise schematisch eine der Stützeinrichtungen einer bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 16 teilweise schematisch eine Grundplatte der Stützeinrichtung der Fig. 15,
• Fig. 17 teilweise schematisch ein Halteelement der Stützeinrichtung der Fig. 15,
• Fig. 18 teilweise schematisch ein weiteres Halteelement der Stützeinrichtung der Fig. 15,
• Fig. 19 teilweise schematisch eine Verbindungsstrebe der bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung der Fig. 15,
• Fig. 20 teilweise schematisch die Transporthilfsvorrichtung der Fig. 15 mit zwei Paletten,
• Fig. 21 teilweise schematisch eine der Stützeinrichtungen einer weiteren bevorzugten Weiterbildung der Transporthilfsvorrichtung,
• Fig. 22 teilweise schematisch eine Grundplatte der Stützeinrichtung der Fig. 21,
• Fig. 23 teilweise schematisch eine Funktionsstrebe der Stützeinrichtung der Fig. 21,
• Fig. 24 teilweise schematisch die Transporthilfsvorrichtung der Fig. 21 mit zwei Paletten.

Further advantages, features and applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the figures. It shows:

• Fig. 1 partly schematically an arrangement with a preferred development of the transport auxiliary device and with two pallets,
• Fig. 2 partially schematically a perspective view of a support device of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device,
• Fig. 3 partially schematically a detail of the arrangement of FIG. 1 .
• Fig. 4 partly schematically another arrangement with a preferred development of the transport auxiliary device and a pallet,
• Fig. 5 partially schematically different views of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device,
• Fig. 6 partially schematically different views of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device,
• Fig. 7 partially schematically different views of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device,
• Fig. 8 partially schematically different views of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device,
• Fig. 9 partially schematically different views of a base plate of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device,
• Fig. 10 partially schematically different views of a first connecting projection of a preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device,
• Fig. 11 partially schematically different views of a second connecting projection of a preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device,
• Fig. 12 partially schematically different views of a holding element of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device,
• Fig. 13 partially schematically different views of a stabilizing strut of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device,
• Fig. 14 partially schematically different views of a connecting strut of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device,
• Fig. 15 partially schematically one of the support means of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device,
• Fig. 16 partially schematically a base plate of the support means of Fig. 15 .
• Fig. 17 partially schematically a holding element of the support means of Fig. 15 .
• Fig. 18 partially schematically another holding element of the support device of Fig. 15 .
• Fig. 19 partially schematically a connecting strut of the preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device of Fig. 15 .
• Fig. 20 partially schematically the transport auxiliary device of Fig. 15 with two pallets,
• Fig. 21 partially schematically one of the support means of a further preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device,
• Fig. 22 partially schematically a base plate of the support means of Fig. 21 .
• Fig. 23 partially schematically a functional strut of the support means of Fig. 21 .
• Fig. 24 partially schematically the transport auxiliary device of Fig. 21 with two pallets.

Fig. 1 shows partially schematically an arrangement with a preferred development of the transport auxiliary device 1 and with two pallets 20, 25th

Two support means 2, 2a are connected to the first, lower pallet 20 and abut against the opposite lateral surface 24, 24a. The two support means 2, 2a are connected to each other by means of two connecting struts 33, 33a. The connecting struts 33, 33a stabilize the auxiliary transport device and counteract undesired relative movement of the two support devices 2, 2a.

The second pallet 25 is placed on holding elements 5, 16 of the support devices 2, 2a. Thanks to the auxiliary transport device, the first pallet 20 can be loaded with pressure-sensitive pallet goods and / or only partially, without the space between the above-arranged second pallet 25 and an upper boundary of the cargo space, such as the roof of a truck body, to remain unused.

The following statements relate to the left support means 2, wherein the right support means 2a is formed substantially identical.

The connecting element 4 of the support device 2 has two first connecting projections 8 and a plurality of second connecting projections 11, 11 a, 11 b, 11 c, which each extend substantially perpendicularly from the base plate 6. The first connecting projections 8 with substantially U-shaped cross sections engage in Hubmittelausnehmungen 22 of the first pallet 20 a. The first connecting projections 8 each have second legs 10, which extend below the loading floor of the first pallet within a respective Hubmittelausnehmung 22 and may rest against the loading floor 21. The first connecting projections 8 each have two stiffening legs 9, which can be supported on a load compartment floor or a floor of a storage location, in particular during transport. In addition, the stiffen Stiffening leg 9, the second leg 10 and thus the first connection projection 8. The second connection projections 11 each extend within a gap of the loading floor 21, in particular between each two of the loading floor boards of the first pallet 20th

The first stiffening ribs 7, 7a each extend in sections along the transport of substantially vertically aligned boundary edges of the base plate 6 and the sections of the base plate 6, respectively, stiffening ribs 7, 7a for stiffening the base plate 6, the support bars Supporting device 2. The base plate 6 is each cut from a metal plate.

The mutually substantially parallel support bars 3, 3a are connected by means of a stabilizing strut 18 and mutually supported. In addition, the stiffening ribs 7, 7a also act stiffening on the support struts 3, 3a. With a first, during transport upper, end of the support bars 3, 3a holding elements 5 are connected.

The holding elements 5 each have a first, substantially horizontally oriented first support surface 17 and at least one, with respect to the first support surface 17 angled, second support projection 17a. The first support surfaces 17 serve to support the second pallet 25 or the second pallet 25 from the first pallet 20. The support projections 17a counteract undesired displacement of the second pallet 25 relative to the first support surface 17. Preferably, at least one of the support projections 17a with the first support surface 17 of the same support member 5 forms an angle between 90 ° and 135 °. Advantageously, the laying down of the second pallet 25 on the holding elements 5 is simplified by the supporting projections 17a.

The stiffening ribs 7, 7a each have mechanical connecting means 19, 19a for detachable connection to one of the connecting struts 33 formed with a belt. One of the mechanical connecting means is formed with a, in particular from the stiffening rib 7a cut, pin 19, which extends during transport substantially in the vertical direction and which is in particular connected to a formed as a loop 34 stop means of the connecting strut 33a. When disassembling the transport auxiliary device, this loop 34 is preferably to be solved.

Another mechanical connection means is formed with two projections 19a, 19b, cut in particular from the reinforcing rib 7a, which extend in a substantially vertical direction during transport. One of these projections 19a points downwards during transport, the other of these projections 19b upwards, and a gap remains between the free ends of these projections 19a, 19b. Through this gap formed as a loop 34 stop means of trained with a belt connecting strut 33 and be slipped over both projections 19a, 19b.

Fig. 2 shows partially schematically a perspective view of a support device 2 of a preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device. 1

From opposite boundary edges of the metallic base plate 6 of the support means 2 stiffening ribs 7, 7a extend at least in sections. The free ends and the holding elements arranged there of the substantially vertically oriented support bars 3, 3 a are not shown.

The connecting element 4 is formed with two first connecting projections 8, 8a and with four second connecting projections 11, 11a, 11b, 11c. The connecting projections 8,11 each have U-shaped cross sections. The first connecting projections 8, 8a, which are to be used in Hubmittelausnehmungen 22, each have a, in particular during transport substantially horizontally oriented, second leg 10, 10a, on which the loading floor 21 of the first pallet can rest during transport. The first connecting projections 8, 8a have stiffening legs 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, which can stiffen the second legs 10, 10a and which, in particular during transport, can be supported on a loading floor or the floor of a storage location. The distance between the first connecting protrusions 8 and the second connecting protrusions 11 is dimensioned such that the loading floor, not shown, of a pallet can be received between the connecting protrusions 8, 11 with little play. The connecting projections 8,11 are welded to the base plate 6. Otherwise, the comments on the previous figures apply.

The mechanical connecting means 19 is formed with a particular of the stiffening rib 7 cut, pin 19, which extends during transport substantially in the vertical direction and which is in particular connected to a formed as a loop 34 stop means of the connecting strut 33a. When disassembling the transport auxiliary device, this loop 34 is preferably to be solved. Otherwise, the comments on the previous figures apply.

The mechanical connecting means is formed with two, in particular from the stiffening rib 7 cut projections 19a, 19b, which during transport substantially in extend in the vertical direction. One of these projections 19a points downwards during transport, the other of these projections 19b upwards, and a gap remains between the free ends of these projections 19a, 19b. Through this gap formed as a loop 34 stop means of the connecting strut 33 is guided and slipped over both projections 19a, 19b. Because of the loop 34, the projections 19a, 19b and the gap between these projections 19a, 19b are not visible. Otherwise, the comments on the previous figures apply.

Fig. 3 shows partially schematically a detail of the arrangement of FIG. 1 ,

The second pallet 25 is also stored on the holding element 5. The holding element 5 is connected to the first end of the support spar 3. From the support member 3, the stabilizing strut 18 extends to the adjacent support spar, not shown.

A support projection 17a extend from mutually substantially perpendicularly arranged boundary edges of the first support surface 17. The support projection 17a counteracts an undesired displacement of the second pallet 25 with respect to the first support surface 17. Otherwise, the comments on the previous figures apply.

Fig. 4 shows partially schematically another arrangement with a preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device and a pallet. The transport auxiliary device of FIG. 1 is stored on the loading floor 21 of the pallet 20 for storage or return transport. The first support device 2 is deposited on the pallet 20, the second support device 2a is placed on the first support device 2. The two support devices 2, 2a are detachably connected mechanically to the pallet 20, preferably by means of at least one of the connecting struts 33 formed with a belt. The two support devices 2, 2a extend only insignificantly beyond boundary edges of the loading floor 21. In this state, the transport auxiliary device 1 can be stored with little effort and / or moved between two storage locations. Otherwise, the comments on the previous figures apply.

Fig. 5 shows partially schematically different views of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device.

Stiffening ribs 7, 7a at least in sections extend from opposite boundary edges of the metallic base plate 6 of the support device 2 for stiffening the base plate 6 and the support device 2. The stiffening ribs 7, 7a have mechanical connecting means 19 correspondingly Figures 2 on. The connecting member 4 is provided with first connecting protrusions 8 and second connecting protrusions 11 corresponding to FIG FIG. 2 educated. First ends of the substantially parallel aligned support rails 3, 3a have holding elements 5, 5a substantially corresponding to those of FIG. 1 on. A stabilizing strut 18 connects the support struts 3, 3a and a further stabilizing strut 18a connects the holding elements 5, 5a, in particular for the mechanical stabilization of the support means 2. The connecting strut 33 formed with a pull rod serves for releasable mechanical connection with the stabilizing struts 18a. Otherwise, the comments on the previous figures apply.

Fig. 6 shows partially schematically different views of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device. The following are the differences from the execution of the FIG. 5 explained. The stiffening rib 7 extends over the entire length of the support spar 3a and forms a leg of the support spar 3a. The stiffening rib 7 has a mechanical Connecting means 19 according to the FIG. 2 on. The support spar 3a has a plurality of recesses 15, 15a for releasable mechanical connection with one of the connecting struts. The connection strut 33 formed with a pull rod serves for releasable mechanical connection with the stabilizing struts 18a.

Fig. 7 shows partially schematically different views of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device.

Stiffening ribs 7, 7a at least in sections extend from opposite boundary edges of the metallic base plate 6 of the support device 2 for stiffening the base plate 6 and the support device 2. The stiffening ribs 7, 7a have mechanical connecting means 19 correspondingly Figures 2 on. The connecting member 4 is provided with first connecting protrusions 8 and second connecting protrusions 11 corresponding to FIG FIG. 2 educated. First ends of the substantially parallel aligned support rails 3, 3a have holding elements 5, 5a substantially corresponding to those of FIG. 1 on. A stabilizing strut 18 connects the support struts 3, 3a and a further stabilizing strut 18a connects the holding elements 5, 5a, in particular for the mechanical stabilization of the support means 2. The connecting strut 33 formed with a pull rod serves for releasable mechanical connection with the stabilizing struts 18a. Otherwise, the comments on the previous figures apply.

Fig. 8 shows partially schematically different views of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device. The following are the differences from the execution of the FIG. 6 explained. The support device 2 or its support member 3a which a foot plate 14, which can support the first pallet, not shown, during transport. Preferably, the foot plate 14, particularly preferably cohesively connected to the stiffening leg 9, in particular for improved mechanical stability of the connecting element 4. The trained with a pull rod connecting bar 33 serves for releasable mechanical connection with the stabilizing struts 18 a.

Fig. 9 shows partially schematically different views of a base plate 6 of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device.

The base plate 6 extend in sections stiffening ribs 7, 7a. Holding elements 5, 5a are connected to the first ends of the support bars 3, 3a. The connecting element is not finished yet. The base plate 6 has a plurality of recesses 15 for later connection to first and / or second connecting projections of the connecting element.

The stiffening ribs 7, 7a each have mechanical connecting means 19, 19a for detachable connection to one of the connecting struts 33. One of the mechanical connecting means is formed with a, in particular from the stiffening rib 7a cut, pin 19, which extends during transport substantially in the vertical direction and which is in particular connected to a formed as a loop 34 stop means of the connecting strut 33a. When disassembling the transport auxiliary device, this loop 34 is preferably to be solved.

Another mechanical connection means is formed with two projections 19a, 19b, cut in particular from the reinforcing rib 7a, which extend in a substantially vertical direction during transport. One of these projections 19a points downwards during transport, the other of these projections 19b upwards, and a gap remains between the free ends of these projections 19a, 19b. Through this gap can be designed as a loop 34 stop means of Connecting strut 33 is guided and slipped over both projections 19a, 19b.

Fig. 10 shows partially schematically different views of a first connection projection 8 of a preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device. The first connecting projection 8 is provided for later cohesive connection with the base plate.

The first connection projection 8 has a second leg 10, which is supported by two stiffening legs 9, 9a. The first connection projection 8 is made with a metal plate. The stiffening legs 9, 9a are produced by bending the metal plate.

Connecting portions 40, 40a, 40b extend from the legs 9, 10. These connecting portions are for mechanical connection with recesses 15 of the base plate 6 of the FIG. 9 intended.

Fig. 11 shows partially schematically different views of a second connection projection 11 of a preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device. The second connection projection 11 is for later cohesive connection with the base plate 6, for example, the FIG. 9 intended.

The second connection projection 11 has a second leg 13, which is supported by two stiffening legs 12, 12a. The second connection projection 11 is made with a metal plate. The stiffening legs 12, 12a are produced by bending the metal plate.

Connecting portions 40, 40a extend from the stiffening legs 12, 12a. These connection sections are for mechanical connection with recesses 15 of the base plate 6, for example the FIG. 9 intended.

Fig. 12 shows partially schematically different views of a holding element 5 of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device. The holding element 5 is provided for later cohesive connection with one of the support members.

The holding element 5 is formed with an angled metal plate. Along a boundary edge of the support surface 17, the support projection 17a extends. Extending from the holding element 5 are connecting sections 40, 40a, which for mechanical connection with recesses 15 of the base plate 6, for example, the FIG. 9 are provided.

Fig. 13 shows partially schematically different views of a stabilizing strut 18 of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device.

The stabilizing strut 18 is formed with a metal profile and is provided, later with the base plate 6, for example, the FIG. 9 or with the two support beams of the same support means, in particular cohesively, to be connected.

The stabilizing strut 18 has a recess 15, which is provided for releasable mechanical connection with a connecting strut of the same transport auxiliary device.

Fig. 14 shows partially schematically different views of a connecting strut 33 of a preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device.

The connecting strut 33 is formed with a metal profile and is provided to be releasably mechanically connected to one of the stabilizing struts of the two support devices later. At their ends, the connecting strut 33 respectively recesses on which to engage in recesses of the stabilizing strut of FIG. 13 are provided.

Fig. 15 shows partially schematically different views of one of the support means of a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device.

The auxiliary transport device has at least one of the connecting struts 33, wherein a first end of the connecting strut 33 is pivotally connected to one of the holding elements 16 of the first support means 2 and has an axis 19b. The holding element 16 has a receiving element for the axis 19b of the connecting strut 33. A second end of the connecting strut 33, comprising a hook 19, is releasably mechanically connectable to a holding element of the second supporting device, not shown.

The first support means 2 also has a holding element 5, which serves the releasable mechanical connection with a connecting strut of the second support means, not shown. For this purpose, the holding element 5 in a section on a through hole 19a, wherein the portion is made by deformation of the remaining holding element 5, whereby at least the thickness of the connecting strut of the second support means, not shown, can be compensated.

The connecting strut 33 can be reversibly moved from a rest position, in which the connecting strut extends substantially along one of the support struts of the first support means 2, into a use position be transferred, in which the mechanical connection means is releasably connected to the first holding element of the second support means and the connecting strut extends substantially horizontally.

The support bars 3, 3a are connected to each other by a stabilizing strut 18. The holding element 5 and the holding element 16 are connected to different support bars 3, 3a. The base plate 6 is connected to first connecting protrusions 8, 8 a and to second connecting protrusions 11.

Fig. 16 shows partially schematically a base plate of the support means of Fig. 15 , This base plate 3 is made by means of cutting and forming and is prepared for connection with holding elements and connecting projections. Preferably, the base plate is formed with aluminum. Preferably, the stiffening rib is produced by means of forming.

Fig. 17 shows partially schematically a holding element 16 of the support means of Fig. 15 which extends from the holding element of Fig. 12 especially distinguished by a recess for one of the connecting struts.

Fig. 18 shows partially schematically another holding element 5 of the support means of Fig. 15 , which is retaining element of Fig. 12 especially differs by a portion with the through hole 19a. The plane of the through hole 19 a is spaced from the plane of the first support surface 17.

Fig. 19 shows partially schematically a connecting strut 33 of the preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device of Fig. 15 , The first end of the connecting strut 33 has a Through hole for an axis on and the second end of the hook 19th

Fig. 20 shows partially schematically the transport auxiliary device of Fig. 15 with two pallets 20, 25. The first connecting strut 33 is pivotally connected to the first support means 2 and the second connecting strut 33a is pivotally connected to the second support means 2a. The connecting struts 33, 33a are not yet converted into their use positions. However, the support devices 2, 2 a are already connected by means of their connecting elements or first connecting projections 8 to the lower pallet 20 and the second pallet 25 is placed on the holding elements 5, 16.

In the preferred embodiment, the cohesion of the two support means during transport or in the use position can be improved.

Fig. 21 shows partially schematically one of the support means 2 of another preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device.

At least two of the support bars 3, 3a of the support device 2 are connected to one another by means of the functional strut 32, in particular materially connected, preferably wherein one, two or more of the connecting struts, not shown, are mechanically connectable to the functional strut 32. The functional strut is formed with a U-profile, which are arranged in the use position below the holding elements 5, 16. Within the U-profile belt reels or straps can be attached.

In addition, the support beams 3, 3 a are connected to one another by means of one of the stabilizing struts 18. The Supporting device 2 has two first connecting projections 8, 8a and mechanical connecting means 19a for connection struts, not shown.

Fig. 22 shows partially schematically a base plate 6 of the support means of Fig. 21 with stiffening ribs 7 and mechanical connection means 19a for connection struts, not shown.

Fig. 23 shows partially schematically a functional strut 32 of the support means of Fig. 21 , with a substantially U-shaped cross-section. The functional strut 32 is prepared for mechanical connection with two straps.

Fig. 24 shows partially schematically the transport auxiliary device of Fig. 21 with two pallets 20, 25. The support means 2, 2a are connected by means of their connecting elements or first connecting projections 8 but already with the lower pallet 20 and the second pallet 25 is placed on the holding elements 5, 16. The respectively formed as a tension belt connecting struts 33, 33a, are transferred to their use positions, ie the first ends of the connecting struts 33, 33a are releasably mechanically connected to the other support means 2, 2a. For this purpose, the first ends of the connecting struts 33, 33 a each have a mechanical connecting means designed as a loop 34. The tension straps are stretched and urge the support means 2, 2a to each other.

In the preferred embodiment, the cohesion of the two support means during transport or in the use position can be improved.

reference numeral

1

Transport auxiliary device

2, 2a

support means

3, 3a

Support beam of a support device

4

Connecting element of a support device

5, 16

Retaining element of a support device

6

Base plate of a support device

7

Stiffening rib of the base plate

8th

first connecting projection of the connecting element

9

Stiffening leg of the first connection projection

10

second leg of the first connection projection

11

second connection projection of the connecting element

12

Stiffening leg of the second connection projection

13

second leg of the second connection projection

14

footplate

15

recess

17

first support surface of the holding element

17a

Support projection of the holding element

18

stabilizing strut

19

mechanical connecting means

20, 25

Pallet, pallet body

21

Loading floor of a pallet

22

first recess, Hubmittelausnehmung a pallet

23

Gap in the loading floor

24

Lateral surface of a pallet

32

multi-function profile

33

connecting strut

34

Lifting means of the connecting strut

35

Reinforcement for functional strut

40

connecting portion

Claims (9)

1. Transport aid device (1) for at least a first and a second pallet (20, 25), wherein the pallets (20, 25) have a loading base (21) which is oriented substantially horizontally in a usage position during transport, having a first support device (2) and having a second support device (2a) for supporting at least one of the pallets (20, 25), both of the support devices (2, 2a) having:

   - at least one connecting element (4) for the mechanical connection of the support device (2, 2a) to the first pallet (20), wherein the connecting element (4) has two first connecting projections (8) which can engage mechanically in different lifting means recesses (22) of the first pallet (20) and are spaced apart from one another for this purpose, and wherein each first connecting projection (8) has at least one stiffening limb (9) and a second limb (10) which is angled off with respect to the stiffening limb,

   - at least two support beams (3, 3a) which, in the usage position during transport, extend substantially in a vertical direction, each having a first end which, in the usage position during transport, forms the upper end of the respective support beam,

   - at least two holding elements (5, 16) which are connected in each case to the first end of one of the two support beams (3, 3a), wherein each of the holding elements (5, 16) is provided for, in the usage position during transport of the two pallets (20, 25), holding or supporting the second of said pallets (25) with a vertical spacing from the first pallet (20),

   characterized in that the support device (2, 2a) is formed with a bottom plate (6) from which two stiffening ribs (7) extend from opposite ends of the bottom plate and are oriented substantially in parallel, wherein the first connecting projections (8) of the connecting element (4) extend substantially at a right angle and, in the usage position, substantially horizontally from the bottom plate (6) of the support device (2, 2a).
2. Transport aid device (1) according to Claim 1, characterized by a second connecting projection (11) of the same connecting element (4), which projection is vertically spaced apart from a first connecting projection (8) in the usage position during transport, wherein a section of the first pallet (20) can be mechanically received between the two connecting projections (8, 11).
3. Transport aid device (1) according to either of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the holding elements (5, 16) has a first support surface (17) which is oriented substantially horizontally during transport and which is intended for supporting the second pallet (25), and at least one support projection (17a) which is angled off with respect to the first support surface (17).
4. Transport aid device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two support beams (3, 3a) of at least one of the support devices (2, 2a) are connected to one another by means of a first stabilizing strut (18).
5. Transport aid device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one connecting strut (33) for the releasable mechanical connection of the first support device (2) to the second support device (2a).
6. Transport aid device (1) according to Claim 5, characterized in that one of the stiffening ribs (7) of the bottom plate (6) has a mechanical connecting means (19) for mechanical connection to one of the connecting struts (33).
7. Transport aid device (1) according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that a first end of the connecting strut (33) is articulatedly connected to one of the holding elements (5, 16) of the first support device (2), a second end, opposite to the first end, of the connecting strut (33), having a mechanical connecting means (19), can be releasably mechanically connected to a first holding element (5, 16) of the second support device (2a), and the first holding element (5, 16) of the second support device (2a) has a mechanical connecting means (19a) which is complementary to the mechanical connecting means (19) of the connecting strut (33).
8. Transport aid device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two support beams (3, 3a) of at least one of the support devices (2, 2a) are connected to one another by means of a functional strut (32), preferably wherein at least one of the connecting struts (33) according to one of Claims 5-7 can be connected to the functional strut (32).
9. Arrangement having a transport aid device (1) according to one of the preceding claims and having one or two pallets (20, 25), wherein the first support device (2) and the second support device (2a) are each mechanically connected by means of their connecting element (4) to the first pallet (20) .

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