EP4098598B1 - Crosspiece comprising a plurality of components coupled to each other in a detachable manner, set with a crosspiece and method for assembling a crosspiece - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a traverse, in particular an adjustable traverse, cantilever traverse or a rigid traverse, for connecting a load to a hoist, the traverse comprising a plurality of components which are exclusively releasably coupled to one another, the components having at least two traverse profiles and at least one suspension member and include at least two load brackets, with a gap being provided between the cross-beam profiles and with the load brackets and/or the suspension member being at least partially arranged in the gap.

The invention is also directed to a set in the sense of a modular system, comprising a first element, preferably in the form of a first truss profile, further comprising at least one further element, for example in the form of a further truss profile or another element, the first truss profile, the further Traverse profiles and the other elements can be dimensioned differently. All elements of the set form components of the modular system, whereby the elements can be combined as required and form a fully assembled traverse after assembly.

The invention further relates to a method for assembling a corresponding traverse.

Traverses of different designs are known from the prior art. For example, it is known to provide a traverse made of two U-shaped longitudinal profiles spaced apart from one another and to provide centrally arranged suspension members between the profiles. It is also known to suspend two adjustment brackets on a crossbar so that they can be moved, but these are suspended on U-shaped cross profiles and cannot be moved sideways in a stepless manner. It is also known to provide adjustment brackets between spaced profiles and with an adjustment mechanism with bolts which are embedded in spaced-apart bushings in order to fix the adjustment brackets. The adjustment brackets are only held on the bolts and must be held or relieved when adjusting the adjustment brackets in order to be lifted over U-shaped profile catches or cross profiles.

A generic transverse is from the document EP 0 622 327 A1 known.

However, the known trusses have a number of disadvantages. Among other things, the known traverses usually have extensive welded constructions. This means a very high production effort and requires extensive non-destructive testing of the weld seams. On the one hand, this significantly delays the production of the truss, which has a negative impact on the delivery times of the truss. On the other hand, the production of the trusses is made more expensive by the need for more highly qualified and therefore more expensive employees such as welders to assemble and test these trusses. This has an overall negative impact on the manufacturing costs of the devices.

In the known traverses, the suspension usually has a lower strength than a crane hook to which the traverse is attached. Therefore, the suspension can wear out more quickly and may need to be replaced when servicing it. In this case, replacement of the suspension is necessary for safety reasons. To replace the suspension, the often large and unwieldy crossbar must be sent back to the manufacturer. This means disadvantageous downtime for the user of the traverse. After sandblasting, the manufacturer of the traverse removes the old suspension, welds on a new one and repaints the device. Overall, there are high downtimes as well as transport and production costs.

Another problem with the traverses known from the prior art arises increasingly with large trusses with higher tonnage. Here the adjustment brackets are so heavy that the working width can only be adjusted with a crane. This is extremely disadvantageous for the usability, for the work flow for the user of the traverse on site and in terms of the working time, crane operation time and ultimately costs.

Each traverse with a larger gripping range or different tonnage must be individually calculated, designed and created in the ERP in accordance with the state of the art. Such individual steel construction orders make trusses very engineering-intensive, slow to process the order and therefore expensive. Order processing is very time-consuming because every time you have to proceed like you would a new product, with all parts lists, work plans, calculations and machine implementations.

The object of the present invention is to provide an improved traverse which overcomes the problems mentioned.

This task is solved by a traverse with the features of claim 1, by a set with the features of claim 9 and by a method with the features of claim 10. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the subclaims.

According to claim 1, a traverse is provided, in particular an adjustable traverse, cantilever traverse or a rigid traverse, for connecting a load to a hoist. The traverse comprises a plurality of components which are exclusively releasably coupled to one another, the components comprising at least two traverse profiles, at least one suspension member and at least two load brackets, a space being provided between the traverse profiles and the load brackets and/or the suspension member being at least partially are arranged in the gap.

The exclusively detachable connection of the components means in particular that the components are not welded together. It is therefore possible to design the traverse with its detachable components as a modular building block system, which includes a variety of combinations of pre-designed and prefabricated elements different truss shapes with different load capacities and size ranges.

According to the invention, there is a type of modular construction kit for trusses in three product versions: as adjustable trusses, rigid trusses and as cantilever trusses. The modular system includes variants with different widths and therefore gripping areas and load capacities. The modular system consists of a large number of trusses, which can be represented in various forms as rigid or adjustable trusses, as cantilever trusses with a suspension link and/or as a traverse with a hanger stop and end plates. What they all have in common is that they can be assembled from a common range of basic or building elements, which can be viewed as building blocks within the construction kit.

Other modular or set members are possible, such as "turning traverses" made from mostly the same profile constellation but additional component elements such as corresponding geared motors can be added as actuating units for turning the load. Equally conceivable are trusses with motor-driven hanging or screwing parts into prepared load-bearing points for the loads. A variety of other designs can be created and added to the set.

The individual versions of the trusses are constructed from the building blocks with longitudinal profiles, which are at a distance from one another and are held together, for example, by bolt connections and, if necessary, locally reinforced or doubled in sections by profiles and / or sheets. The respective suspension links can also be corresponding modules in the modular system and can be arranged between the truss profiles in the middle of the longitudinal extent of the truss profiles or, in the case of multiple versions, symmetrically to the center or the center of gravity of the load. The load brackets can be arranged between the longitudinal profiles or traverse profiles and can be rigid or adjustable.

Since, according to the invention, the trusses can have bolts in the supporting connections between the individual components and can therefore be held together, each component can be replaced if necessary without any further problems. The suspension in the combination of, for example, locking ring bolts or Non-preloaded screws lead to a reduction in documentation and assembly effort compared to welding solutions or preloaded connections. In addition, semi-skilled workers can be used to produce the traverse instead of trained welding specialists, which in turn leads to cheaper production and maintenance. After loosening the bolts, the suspension links can be replaced simply by removing the old suspension link, inserting a new part and reattaching the bolts. This can be done on site by normal fitters without special equipment and qualifications without any effort on the part of the user of the traverse.

A main difference between the invention and the prior art is a modular, pre-designed, pre-measured and prefabricated modular system, by means of which differently sized trusses can be provided. This makes it advantageously possible to create a wide range of very light trusses from 1.0t load capacity to heavy versions with around 20t load capacity and from 1m to 6m working width with just a few, for example U-shaped, longitudinal profiles. The profiles can be designed here in a load-appropriate cross section over the entire length.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is conceivable that the components comprise a reinforcement by means of which at least one of the traverse profiles is reinforced and/or that the components comprise at least one transverse arm.

This makes it possible to easily and economically increase the resistance or torsional rigidity of the traverse by only locally reinforcing or doubling additional U-profiles, other profile elements or sheet metal layers. The load-appropriate construction of the structure enables larger loads to be lifted with the same beam height and lower crosshead weight than is the case with the prior art. This can be implemented particularly quickly and economically thanks to the modular structure. Using the cross arm, the crossbar can be easily widened to lift wider loads or to attach 4 anchor points.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, it is conceivable that the components or at least some of the components are coupled to one another exclusively in a force-fitting and/or form-fitting manner, in particular by means of bolt connections and/or by means of screw connections and/or by means of spaced webs.

For example, in an embodiment as an adjustment traverse, corresponding adjustment brackets can be arranged between the longitudinal profiles or traverse profiles. The adjustment brackets can then be locked by inserting them into holes, using appropriately spaced webs and/or, in a variant, steplessly.

In general, load-bearing connections between the different building block elements or components of the traverse, i.e. between the profiles, suspension brackets or suspension links or adjustment brackets, can be formed or secured by bolts and bores or bushings.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, it is conceivable that the traverse profiles are designed symmetrically and/or are between 1m and 6m long.

In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, it is conceivable that the load brackets rest on an upper side of the traverse profiles, with load bracket support sections being provided in particular for this purpose.

Thus, in this embodiment, bolt pulling and adjustment of the load brackets are possible without relieving the load within a provided adjustment range and adjustment direction. Because the adjustable load brackets can rest on the profiles with a training or with a load bracket support section such as a roller and introduce loads there. Therefore they can be adjusted without having to raise the crossbar. They are secured against lateral movements by cross bolts in holes at intervals and/or by other means and/or in webs of the traverse

The load transfer for the dead weight of the load brackets or for the entire load, which is transferred via the load brackets into the crossbeam and thus into the hoist, can be done via the load bracket support sections on the longitudinal profiles, which can be provided either at the top or on another suitable area such as a flange.

The adjustment brackets can therefore be adjusted "at ground level", that is, without the traverse having to be lifted from the surface on which it is placed. This means that no separate auxiliary crane is necessary. With the bolted and/or screwed versions described here, it is therefore possible to pull and set bolts without the need for special holding and/or lifting of the crossbeam.

In a further preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that the suspension member rests on an underside of the traverse profiles, with at least one suspension member support section being provided for this purpose.

In a further preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that at least one set-up end plate is provided, by means of which the traverse can be set up on a base. The end plate can be welded to the truss profiles or, like the other components, detachably coupled.

In a further preferred embodiment, it is conceivable that a plurality of differently sized components are provided, with the differently sized components being able to be mounted as an alternative to the fully assembled traverse.

The invention is also directed to a set comprising a traverse according to one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising at least one further differently sized component, wherein the differently sized component can be mounted as an alternative to the fully assembled traverse. For example, two traverse profiles of different lengths can be provided, of which either the longer or the shorter one can be used to mount the traverse.

• Eingeben der Art, Verstellbarkeit und der Größe der zusammenzustellenden Traverse, insbesondere in ein Nutzerendgerät eines Nutzers der Traverse;
• Ausgeben von Informationen bezüglich der möglichen Bauelemente, welche zum Zusammensetzen der Traverse in Frage kommen, insbesondere über das Nutzerendgeräte des Nutzers; und
• Zusammensetzen der Traverse und insbesondere Erstellen von Zeichnungen, Stücklisten und Montageplänen auf Grundlage der ausgegebenen Informationen, insbesondere durch einen Hersteller der Traverse.

The invention is further directed to a method for assembling a traverse at least according to claims 1 and 8, the method comprising the steps

• Entering the type, adjustability and size of the traverse to be put together, in particular into a user terminal of a user of the traverse;
• Outputting information regarding the possible components that can be used to assemble the traverse, in particular via the user's user terminal; and
• Assembling the traverse and in particular creating drawings, parts lists and assembly plans based on the information provided, in particular by a traverse manufacturer.

To carry out the method, software can be used that contains a configurator that simply combines the pre-measured components into one of various possible traverses by putting them together and can therefore be put together individually by a future user of the traverse.

Fig. 1a:

Schrägdarstellung einer Ausführungsform als starre Traverse;

Fig. 1c:

Seitenansicht der starren Traverse von Figur 1a;

Fig. 1b:

Schnittansicht A-A der Fig. 1c;

Fig. 1d:

Draufsicht der starren Traverse;

Fig. 2:

Schrägdarstellung einer weitere Ausführungsform der Traverse;

Fig. 3a:

Schrägdarstellung einer Ausführungsform als Verstelltraverse;

Fig. 3b:

Explosionsansicht der Verstelltraverse aus Fig. 3a;

Fig. 3c:

Stirnansicht der Verstelltraverse aus Fig. 3a;

Fig. 3d, 3f:

Seitenansicht und Draufsicht der Verstelltraverse aus Fig. 3a;

Fig. 3e:

Detailansicht im Schnitt A-A der Verstelltraverse aus Fig. 3d,

Fig. 4:

Schrägdarstellung einer Auslegertraverse als H-Traverse mit zwei Querarmen;

Fig. 5:

Verstelltraverse gemäß dem Stand der Technik;

Fig. 6:

Unterschiedliche Bauelemente der erfindungsgemäßen Traverse;

Fig. 7:

Seitenansicht einer verstärkten Verstelltraverse mit verschieblichen Lastbügeln;

Fig. 8:

Verfahren zum Zusammensetzen einer Traverse;

Fig. 9a-9d:

unterschiedliche mögliche Zusammensetzungen der Traversen; und

Fig. 10:

schematisches Ablaufdiagramm zum Zusammensetzten einer Traverse.

Further details and advantages of the invention are explained using the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures. Show:

Fig. 1a:

Oblique view of an embodiment as a rigid traverse;

Fig. 1c:

Side view of the rigid truss of Figure 1a ;

Fig. 1b:

Sectional view AA of the Fig. 1c ;

Fig. 1d:

Top view of the rigid truss;

Fig. 2:

Oblique view of another embodiment of the traverse;

Fig. 3a:

Oblique view of an embodiment as an adjustable traverse;

Fig. 3b:

Exploded view of the adjustment beam Fig. 3a ;

Fig. 3c:

Front view of the adjustment beam Fig. 3a ;

Fig. 3d, 3f:

Side view and top view of the adjustment beam Fig. 3a ;

Fig. 3e:

Detailed view in section AA of the adjustment beam Fig. 3d ,

Fig. 4:

Oblique view of a cantilever traverse as an H-traverse with two cross arms;

Fig. 5:

Adjustable crossbar according to the state of the art;

Fig. 6:

Different components of the traverse according to the invention;

Fig. 7:

Side view of a reinforced adjustment beam with movable load brackets;

Fig. 8:

Method of assembling a truss;

Fig. 9a-9d:

different possible compositions of the trusses; and

Fig. 10:

Schematic flow diagram for assembling a traverse.

Fig. 1a shows an oblique view of a rigid traverse as a possible embodiment of the traverse 1. The firmly screwed suspension member 6 is located in the middle of the traverse 1 and the load brackets 8 at their ends. The truss support is shown with two spaced truss profiles 4. These can be, for example, U-profiles that are connected to one another at their webs and whose flanges face outwards.

Between the traverse profiles 4 there are suspension members 6 held in holes 11 by bolts 10 (see Fig. 1b ) and load bracket 8 with attached swivels with hooks 14 provided. The Fig. 1c shows the rigid traverse 1 in a side view. Fig. 1b shows section AA of the Fig. 1c with the arrangement of the suspension member 6 between the profiles 4 in the intermediate space 5, held by bolts 10 in holes 11 in the traverse profiles 4 and suspension member 6. Fig. 1d shows the top view with the gap 5 and the arrangement of the load brackets 8 and the suspension member 6 in the gap 5 between the longitudinal profiles 4. In the present case, the same reference numbers in all figures and exemplary embodiments refer to the same features. Not all of the features shown in the respective exemplary embodiment are discussed for every figure.

By appropriately combining the components of the traverse 1, adjustable traverses 2, rigid traverses and cantilever traverses 21 can be designed. As a result, the invention offers a kind of modular system that enables the assembly of a large number of different trusses 1, which can be used in various forms as rigid or adjustable trusses 2, as cantilever traverses 21 with a suspension member 6 or as a traverse with a stop hanger 16 and erection end plates 17 (see the following figures). What they all have in common is that they can be assembled from a common pool of components within the modular system.

The assembly can be carried out without specialists or specialists using simple screw assembly. There is no need for trained welders as expensive specialists. The complex welding testing and quality assurance routines required for welded structures are almost completely eliminated or significantly reduced.

The modular system includes variants with a flexible gripping range between 1.0 and 6.0 m and tonnages between 1.0 t or 0.5 t and 20.0 t. The traverses 1 are constructed from longitudinal profiles, and preferably from U-profiles, which have a defined distance between them, preferably of 40mm ± 20mm. The flanges of the U-profiles ideally point away from each other. The profiles are easy to implement in sections and can be reinforced locally by reinforcing or doubling 12 with additional profiles or sheets. A rigid traverse can optionally also be assembled without regularly spaced profile holes and without an adjustment bracket 7. In this case, lateral outer connecting plates can be arranged as load brackets 8 with bolts 10, which can also have shackles and swivel hooks 13 at the bottom for hanging. Adjustment bracket 7 and load bracket 8 can be used interchangeably in this case. Such a design is a rigid traverse in which the working length cannot be adjusted. Cantilever traverses 21 consisting of combinations of an adjustable traverse 2 with rigid cross traverses or adjustable cross beams can be constructed modularly with all the aspects described here.

Since the components of the trusses 1 can be held together using bolt connections and/or screw connections and/or locking ring bolts and/or non-prestressed screws with screws and nuts, each component can be replaced without any further problems. This can be done on site by the Traverse 1 user. At the factory, it enables a short production time. Testing effort and documentation are reduced to a minimum.

Fig. 2 shows an oblique view of a rigid traverse as another possible embodiment. Two suspension links 6 for attaching a chain hanger or hanger 16 are located close to the middle of the traverse. The permanently screwed or bolted load brackets 8 with swivels and load hooks 14 are provided at the ends of the traverse 1 and here, as a special version, in the middle is a third load bracket with load hooks and swivels. The traverse support is shown with two spaced profiles 4, here U-profiles with after externally facing flanges and suspension links 6 held in between by bolts 10 in bores 11 and load brackets 8 with swivels attached underneath with hooks 14.

Fig. 3a represents another traverse variant in the form of an adjustment traverse 2 with storage plates 17 provided at the ends. The adjustment traverse 1 can thus be safely attached The floor will be placed at ground level. More than two adjustment brackets 7, one or more than one suspension member 6 are also conceivable, depending on the suspension or load arrangement. In the present case, the components adjustment bracket 7 and load bracket 8 can be used analogously to one another.

A design as an adjustment traverse 2 is particularly advantageous, whereby the adjustment brackets 7 can be located between the U-profiles. The adjustment brackets 7 are locked, for example, by bolting or screwing into openings such as bores, which can be arranged at intervals in the webs, in particular continuously. However, embodiments with stepless lateral displacement are also conceivable. Embodiments with adjustment brackets 7 are also conceivable, which rest on the traverse profiles 4 and introduce their loads there. This makes it possible to pull bolts for lateral displacement without the need to secure, hold or lift the cross member 1. This also eliminates the need for a separate auxiliary crane.

A large number of holes or bores 11 in the traverse profiles 4 enable the position of the load brackets 7 to be adjusted symmetrically or asymmetrically depending on the center of gravity of the load. The load brackets 7 can rest on top of the profile so that they can carry the dead weight load there when the bolts 10 are removed in order to be able to be moved without lifting the crossbar, by hand or with an auxiliary crane.

For better load distribution, a hanger 16 with two suspension links 6 is shown here as an example, attacking symmetrically to the center of the traverse in the longitudinal direction. The adjustment brackets 7 are shown as adjustment elements with a load point 13 arranged at the top, for example as a bearing pin, which rests on the profile flanges 4. The adjustment traverse 2 is shown with a large number of grid holes 11 in the longitudinal profile 4, so that the adjustment brackets 7 can be secured there by means of bolts 10 through the holes 11 at any point within certain limits. The possible adjustment directions 15 are shown on the adjustment brackets 7. The load brackets 7 do not need to be relieved because they rest on the profile in the upper area at the support point or load bracket support section 13 and can be moved after the bolts 10 have been pulled out. This is also possible with large dimensions without having to relieve the sometimes very heavy adjustment brackets 7 with an auxiliary device.

Fig. 3b turns off the adjustment traverse 2 Fig. 3a with storage plates 17 provided at the ends in an exploded view, so that the individual components can be completely seen. The shape of the central suspension link 6 or of the two symmetrically off-center suspension links 6 for receiving the hanger 16 can be clearly seen. For better load distribution, a hanger with two suspension links 6 is shown here as an example, acting obliquely and symmetrically. In this heavily stressed area, a reinforcement 12 made of U-profiles is also attached to the side of the truss profiles 4 on both sides. Like the profiles 4, these carry holes 11 in a grid so that a suitable screw connection and/or bolt 10 can be selected in order to fasten the reinforcement 12 in a statically effective manner. Fig. 3c , show the same adjustment traverse 2 in the front view with a view of the installation end plate 17.

Fig. 3d and Fig. 3f show the same adjustment traverse 2 in the side view and the top view. The adjustment holes or bores 11 are mounted in the longitudinal profiles 4 of the traverse 2. The adjustable adjustment brackets 7 and the central suspension link 6 as well as the symmetrical suspension links 6 are inserted here between the profiles 4 in the gap 5 and screwed with screw bolts or bolted with ring bolts or bolts 10. In this heavily stressed area, a reinforcement 12 made of U-profiles is also attached to the side of the traverse profiles 4. On the adjustment brackets 7, the load bracket support sections 13 on the profile 4 are shown as rollers, for example. As one embodiment, hooks 14 are attached at the bottom of the adjustment bracket 7. Shackles or oval links are also possible components.

Fig. 3e shows section AA Fig. 3d : The arrangement of the two U-profiles 4 as a traverse support with the gap 5 can be clearly seen, into which the suspension links 6, adjustment brackets 7 and / or load brackets 8 are mounted in the holes 11 by bolts 10. Reinforcements 12 are also screwed on on both sides using bolts 10 to double the U-profile. It can be provided here that the same bolt 10 is used to mount both the two traverse profiles 5 and the suspension members 6, adjustment bracket 7 and/or load bracket 8. The suspension members 6, adjustment brackets 7 and/or load brackets 8 can define the gap 5 with their sheet metal thicknesses and thereby serve as spacers between the two traverse profiles 4.

Fig. 4 shows an oblique view of a cantilever traverse as an H-traverse 21 with two cross arms 3, which are designed here as small adjustable traverses. Depending on the load arrangement, more than two cross arms 3 are also conceivable. Rigid cross arms 3 without an adjustment device are also possible. A large number of holes in the traverse profiles 4 enable the position of the adjustment brackets 7 to be adjusted symmetrically or asymmetrically depending on the load center on the cross arms 3. The adjustment brackets 7 lie with the load bracket support section 13 on top of the profile of the traverse profiles 4 and/or on the Cross arms 3 so that you can enter the dead weight load there when removing the bolts 10. This means that these heavy components can be moved without having to be lifted by hand or using an auxiliary crane.

Fig. 5 shows a known adjustment traverse 2 in a conventional design with an I-profile as a support with two adjustable adjustment brackets 7 made from sheet metal cutouts. The adjustment brackets 7 are slidably suspended above the I-profile. The adjustment brackets 7 can be secured using the U-profiles or fixed retaining catches 22 attached to the top of the truss profile 4. The adjustment brackets 7 cannot be moved continuously laterally, but can only be positioned at the positions of the retaining catches 22. To do this, the sometimes heavy adjustment bracket 7 must be lifted manually or with auxiliary cranes.

Fig. 6 shows the various individual elements, not completely shown, in different sizes and types as building blocks of the modular system or the set of the traverse 1. A large number of different trusses 1 can be created in the modular system from the standardized components. Each element is pre-sized and can be combined to create different versions. The connections of the suspension members 6, rigid load bracket 8 or adjustable adjustment bracket 7 with the profiles 4 and the reinforcements 12 can each be provided cheaply and quickly, for example by bolt connections or bolts 10. Hooks with swivels 14 can be arranged on the load brackets 8 to accommodate loads. These can be available in different sizes in component boxes.

Fig. 7 shows a side view of an adjustment traverse with movable adjustment brackets 7 and a central suspension member 6 in the traverse 1 with two spaced traverse profiles 4. These are, for example, U-profiles with flanges facing outwards. In between, the suspension member 6 and the two adjustment brackets 7 are provided and held by bolts 10. The load bracket support sections 13 of the adjustment brackets 7 rest on the traverse profiles 4. Different than in Fig. 2 Here, locally reinforced areas that vary over the length are shown schematically. The profiles or reinforcing plates are arranged on the cross section in a way that is appropriate for the load. As a further U-profile, the reinforcement 12 can increase the moment of resistance locally both laterally against stability failure and vertically. This is shown schematically in the graphic 23 with a stress caused by a linear bending moment curve, which is covered in a staircase manner by the reinforcements 12 with increased section modulus.

Fig. 8 shows the selection process for users of the traverse when they make their choice in the modular system to put together a traverse 1. The building blocks of the modular system of the trusses 1 are successively defined and preselected. First, a user can specify the type of hoist, i.e. whether, for example, a crossbeam is needed for a forklift or for a crane or crane hook. In the case of a traverse for a forklift, the user can then specify whether only one fork or both forks should be used to pick up the load. Depending on the number of tines, either a forklift traverse or an adapter for a forklift tine is then selected or assembled. In the case of a traverse for a crane or crane hook, the user can first determine the type of load. For example, he can specify that the traverse should be used for long goods or big bags. If the load is long goods, the user can also specify whether different lengths or fixed lengths should not be held by the traverse. Depending on the user's selection, a big bag traverse, a rigid traverse or an adjustable traverse are then suggested or put together. This presentation of the selection process is supplemented according to the illustrations in Fig. 9a to Fig. 9d .

9a to 9d show the different traverse options and the possible pre-selection loads of the traverse user in terms of loads and sizes. In particular, the traverse can be configured in relation to the crane hook sizes. The grid spacing between the holes 11 can also be determined become. The traverse 1 assembled in this way can also be easily modified or retrofitted later with regard to its load dimensions, the desired load capacity or other recording options. The traverse can be made, for example, from galvanized components.

Fig. 10 shows a flowchart for a possible sequence of the method for assembling a traverse 1. The method can be carried out at least partially by the user of a traverse 1 using, for example, a configurator. The configurator can be designed as a corresponding software application. The user can first make a preselection of basic parameters of the traverse, i.e. which load capacity, crane hook size and/or working length are relevant for the traverse 1. The user can then choose which type of traverse 1 is required, for example a rigid traverse or an adjustable traverse. On this basis, the type and size of the traverse is now determined and the required components are selected in the appropriate sizes and, in the final step, configured to create the entire desired traverse. For this purpose, an option selection can be carried out in which features such as chain hangers, forklift pockets, side stop hooks, additional adjustment plates or similar can be configured with the traverse 1. Drawings, parts lists, assembly plans and the traverse 1 itself can then be created on this basis.

It is particularly advantageous to carry out the method using software, whereby the pre-measured components can be combined into different trusses 1 and thus individually put together by the user. Due to the pre-assembled, pre-measured and pre-thought-out modular elements or building blocks, the production of the traverse 1 is possible within a very short time due to the storage of the components.

All components can be stored in the software. Matching parts can be combined, whereby a user query and/or a plausibility check can be carried out. The software is so modular and self-explanatory that all matching elements can be freely combined and that no incorrect designs can arise. There are many permissible combinations of trusses 1 possible, as shown in the figures are shown. The user can do this independently, for example from their computer via an appropriate Internet connection.

The features of the traverse 1 described here can be combined with one another in any suitable way. The same applies to the features of the method for assembling a traverse 1.

Reference symbols

1

traverse

2

Adjustable crossbar

3

Cross arm, cross member

4

Profile, truss profile

5

space

6

suspension link

7

Adjustment bracket

8th

Load bracket

9

Load direction

10

bolt

11

drilling

12

Reinforcement

13

Load bracket support section

14

Hook with swivel

15

Adjustment direction

16

hanger

17

Installation end plates

18

Building block elements

19

Software configurator user interface

20

Analog configuration interface

21

Cantilever traverse as H traverse, cross traverse

22

retaining latches

Claims (10)

1. Traverse (1), in particular an adjustable traverse (2), a cantilever traverse (21) or a rigid traverse, for connecting a load to a hoist, wherein the traverse (1) comprises a plurality of structural elements which are exclusively detachably coupled to one another, wherein the structural elements comprise at least two traverse profiles (4), at least one suspension member (6) and at least two adjustment brackets (7), wherein an intermediate space (5) is provided between the traverse profiles (4) and wherein the adjusting brackets (7) and/or the suspension member (6) are arranged at least partially in the intermediate space (5), characterized in that the adjusting brackets (7) rest on an upper side of the traverse profiles (4) and are laterally displaceable and that the adjusting brackets (7) can be secured against lateral movements by bolts (10) in holes (11) at intervals.
2. Traverse (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the structural elements comprise a reinforcement (12) by means of which at least one of the traverse profiles (4) is reinforced and/or in that the structural elements comprise at least one transverse arm (3).
3. Traverse (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the structural elements are coupled to one another exclusively in a force-fit and/or form-fit manner, in particular by means of bolt connections and/or by means of screw connections and/or by means of spaced-apart webs.
4. Traverse (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the truss profiles (4) are symmetrical and/or are between 1m and 6m long.
5. Traverse (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjusting brackets (7) rest on an upper side of the traverse profiles (4), adjusting bracket support sections (13) being provided for this purpose.
6. Traverse (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the suspension member (6) rests on an underside of the traverse profiles (4), at least one suspension member support section being provided for this purpose in particular.
7. Traverse (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one set-up end plate (17) is provided, by means of which the traverse (1) can be set up on a support.
8. Traverse (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of differently dimensioned components is provided, the differently dimensioned components being mountable as an alternative to the fully assembled traverse (1).
9. Set comprising a traverse (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising at least one further differently dimensioned component, the differently dimensioned component being mountable as an alternative to the fully assembled traverse (1).
10. Method for assembling a traverse (1) at least according to claims 1 and 8, comprising the steps of

    - Inputting the type, adjustability and size of the traverse (1) to be assembled, in particular into a user terminal of a user;

    - Outputting information relating to the possible components which are suitable for assembling the traverse (1), in particular via the user terminal of the user; and

    - Assembling the traverse (1) and, in particular, creating drawings, parts lists and assembly plans on the basis of the output information.

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