ES2952097T3 - Platform for transporting coils in containers - Google Patents

Abstract

The platform comprises a first and a second pair of parallel longitudinal profiles (2, 3) joined together by a plurality of tubular profiles (4) orthogonal to them and of a height similar to their width, so that said first and second A pair of parallel longitudinal profiles (2, 3) are joined together, in parallel, by first fixing profiles (5). Fixed in an orthogonal position on the external lateral face of the external profile of each of the pairs of parallel longitudinal profiles (2, 3) are at least a third and a fourth pair of parallel profiles (6, 7) joined by a second fixation. respective. profiles (8) close to their free end. The platform also comprises wedge-shaped elements (9) with a projection (10) of polygonal section on its lower external face. (Automatic translation with Google Translate, without legal value)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Platform for transporting coils in containers

Technical sector of invention

The following invention refers to a platform for transporting coils in containers by means of which the placement of at least one coil, its mooring and its transport are facilitated. A homogeneous distribution of the load is also achieved.

The platform is configured in such a way that, once the corresponding coil is placed on it, the anchoring of the coil to the platform is facilitated in a simple and quick way. To do this, the platform comprises a plurality of wedge-shaped elements on which the coil is positioned and fixed with straps, cables or chains. The platform itself is immobilized in the transport container by means of stop blocks on the internal faces of the side walls of the transport container itself.

Background of the invention

Different ways of arranging the coils for their transport are known, with the placement of the coils in a “cradle” in which they are tied being widely used, and may additionally have stop pivots. Understanding "cradle" as a cavity made at the base of the transport surface in which the coil is placed in an axial direction and in whose support anchoring wedges can collaborate.

Thus, the “cradle” for placing the coils can be oriented in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and the possible pivots act as a stop, slowing its possible longitudinal movement. Using at least one strap, cable or chain, the coil is tied in order to prevent its movement.

Likewise, the coils can be transported by being placed between a pair of wedges, properly fixed, arranged, longitudinally or transversely to the vehicle, on the surface of the vehicle's transport platform and tied by the corresponding strap, cable or chain.

The “cradles” on which the coils are arranged can be defined on the base of the transport vehicle itself. In this case, the drawback is that, on the return trip, the vehicle generally returns empty, so profitability drops considerably.

Likewise, transport can be carried out by arranging the coils, supported by one of their sides, on corresponding pallets to which they are fixed. At the same time, said pallets must be anchored in the best possible way, with the risk that, due to the inertia forces that occur during the journey, these forces could cause either the coil or the assembly defined by the coil and pallet are released, potentially causing significant damage.

Likewise, there is a risk of causing damage to the pallet support base itself since the weight is concentrated on a small surface.

On the other hand, document ES 1152083 U can be considered, which describes a device for positioning coils in transport containers. This device comprises pairs of wedge bodies that, faced by a beveled area, abut the coil body. The device also comprises a plurality of aligned holes made in the internal base of the container for positioning and transporting the coils, and wedge bodies that: o on one side of its beveled face, have a plate that extends superiorly, or , at their base they have a series of projecting pivots, preferably four in number, aligned two by two. Thus, the plurality of aligned holes made in the internal base of the container for positioning the coils are defined according to at least one area with two pairs of aligned holes, the corresponding coil remaining centrally and anchored by two pairs of metallic wedge bodies arranged in relation to the coil body.

Document CN 107685963 A, which corresponds to the preamble of claim 1, discloses a cargo loading platform, cargo transport equipment and a container. The platform is used to load columnar loads and comprises a platform body and at least one pair of load supports. The pair of load supports can be converted between a first position and a second position with respect to the body of the platform: when the pair of load supports is in the first position, they are arranged close to each other and each of the load supports pair loads form a first load slot with the platform body on one side, separately; when the pair of load holders is in the second position, they are arranged away from each other, and a second loading slot is formed between the pair of load holders. Cylindrical loads of various diameter specifications can be carried, and the number of loading slots can be changed, so that adaptive changes of the number of argas slots can be achieved. supported, and the efficiency of load transportation is maximized.

Detailed description of the invention

This report describes a platform for transporting coils in containers that comprises:

- a first and a second pair of parallel longitudinal profiles;

- the parallel longitudinal profiles of the first and second pair are joined together by a plurality of tubular profiles, with reception holes, arranged orthogonally to the pair of longitudinal profiles and of similar height to the width of the profiles of the first and second couple;

- the first and second pair of parallel longitudinal profiles are joined together, in parallel, by a series of first connecting profiles, arranged between respective profiles of each of the pairs of parallel longitudinal profiles;

- each pair of longitudinal profiles comprises an external profile with at least one external face to which at least a third and a fourth pair of parallel transverse profiles are fixed in an orthogonal position, joined together by respective second connection profiles, in proximity to its free end;

- a plurality of wedges that have a polygonal section projection on their lower external face, and;

- a series of studs configured to act as a platform stop on the internal faces of the side walls of the container for transport.

The polygonal section projection of the lower external face of the wedges has a section similar to the section of the plurality of tubular profiles and is of a height similar to the width of said first and second pair of longitudinal profiles, interlocking both in the longitudinal direction as transversal when it is introduced into a receiving hole of said tubular profiles (which may be the section of the tubular profile itself).

Likewise, the polygonal section projection on the lower external face of the wedges can fit directly between the first and second pair of parallel longitudinal profiles, also interlocking in a longitudinal and transverse direction.

On the external lateral face of the external profile of the first and second pair of parallel longitudinal profiles, the platform has a plurality of pinwheel tensioners for mooring the straps, cables or chains for holding the coils to be transported.

In the cavity defined between the second joining profiles and the free end of the third and fourth pair of profiles are the blocks that act as stops with the internal faces of the side walls of the container in which the platform is to be transported.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the polygonal projection on the lower face of the wedges has a quadrangular section.

In short, by using the described platform it is possible to obtain a homogeneous distribution of the load along the entire surface of the container base, as well as having a perfect mooring of the coils together with the platform. The appearance of possible inertia forces that could affect the coils and cause them to release, deteriorate, or cause other damage to the container is avoided. It is very important to avoid any of this damage.

To complement the description that will be made below, and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied by a set of plans, in which figures are illustrative and non-limiting. , the most characteristic details of the invention are represented.

Brief description of the designs

Figure 1. Shows a perspective view of the profiles and wedges that are part of the platform for transporting coils in containers.

Figure 2. Shows a plan view of the platform for transporting coils arranged in a container, showing how the platform abuts on the internal faces of the side walls of the container by means of some dowels.

Figure 3. Shows a perspective view of a wedge-shaped element and a polygonal section projection can be seen on its lower face.

Figure 4. Shows a plan view of the platform with a coil arranged in the central part to have a homogeneous distribution of the load during transport.

Below is a list of the different elements represented in the figures that make up the invention:

1. Platform

2. First pair of longitudinal profiles

3. Second pair of longitudinal profiles

4. Tubular profile

5. First joining profile

6. Third pair of transverse profiles

7. Fourth pair of transverse profiles

8. Second joining profile

9. Wedge

10. Outgoing

11. Taco

12. Side wall

13. Grinder tensioner

14. Coil

15. Cinch

Description of a preferred embodiment

In view of the aforementioned figures and in accordance with the adopted numbering, it can be seen that the platform (1) comprises a first pair of longitudinal profiles (2) and a second pair of parallel longitudinal profiles (3), whose longitudinal profiles are in turn parallel to each other and are joined to each other by a plurality of tubular profiles (4). The tubular profiles (4) comprise at least one reception hole that serves to fix wedges (9) on which the coil will rest and which are also part of the platform (1).

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the platform of the invention in which the profiles and wedges already attached to said profiles can be seen. The wedges are removably attached so that they can be placed in the positions where it is most advisable depending on the coils to be transported.

In a preferred embodiment, the tubular profiles (4) are oriented orthogonally to the longitudinal direction of the first and second pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3) and have heights similar to the profiles of said pairs of longitudinal profiles (2, 3). ). In this embodiment, the section of the tubular profile (4) itself forms the reception hole. Preferably the tubular profiles are of a height similar to the height of the longitudinal profiles of the first and second pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3).

Likewise, the first and second pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3) are joined together, in parallel, by a series of first connecting profiles (5), arranged between the first and second pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3). .

Each pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3) comprises an external longitudinal profile with an external lateral face and, in a position orthogonal to said external longitudinal profiles, at least a third and a fourth pair of transverse profiles (6, 7) are joined. . The transverse profiles of the third and fourth pair of transverse profiles (6, 7) are parallel to each other and are joined to each other by respective second connection profiles (8) as can be seen, for example, in Figure 2.

The platform (1) for transporting coils comprises, as previously described, a plurality of wedge-shaped elements (9) that on their lower face have a projection (10), of polygonal section, and is preferably made of quadrangular section. Figure 3 shows a wedge (9) with its corresponding projection (10). The projection (10) is configured to be housed in the reception hole of the tubular profiles (4) or between the longitudinal profiles of each pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3).

Preferably said projection (10) of the wedges (9) has a section and height similar to the reception hole, locking in a longitudinal and transverse direction when it is introduced into said reception hole (which, as described, can be the section itself). of the tubular profile).

The fact that the section of the projection (10) and the reception hole is polygonal allows the position to be ensured in longitudinal and transverse directions, avoiding possible involuntary rotations of the wedge (9) with respect to the profiles of the platform (1) during the coil positioning operations on the platform (1) or during transport.

Additionally, the platform includes a series of stop blocks (11) for the platform (1) on the internal faces of the side walls (12) of the container in which the platform is placed, as seen in Figure 2.

As seen in Figure 4, on the external lateral face of the external longitudinal profile of the first and second pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3) there is a plurality of pinwheel tensioners (13) for mooring straps (15). , cables or chains for securing the coils (14) to be transported.

On the platform (1) one, two or three coils (14) can be arranged and transported, so that if a single coil (14) is to be transported, it is arranged in the respective tubular profiles (4) (in the corresponding reception hole), and the coil (14) is tied in the appropriate way to the platform itself (1), to prevent it from suffering the minimum force of inertia during transport.

The coils are arranged on the wedges (9) placed and interlocked in the transverse direction of the platform (1) and the mooring is carried out by straps (15) that are fixed by means of the mill tensioners (13) required to the own platform (1), which in turn is immobilized by the stops (11) that are configured to remain in contact with the internal face of the side walls (12) of the container. It may also comprise additional stops configured to connect the fronts of the container.

If the coils (14) to be transported are two, they are arranged and tied on the ends of the platform (1) and if the coils (14) to be transported are three, they are arranged and tied aligned on the platform (1), obtaining from This forms an adequate distribution of the load.

Claims (6)

1. Platform for the transport of coils in containers, which includes: - a first pair of longitudinal profiles (2) and a second pair of longitudinal profiles (3) where the longitudinal profiles of each pair are parallel to each other; - tubular profiles (4) with at least one reception hole, and which join together the longitudinal profiles of each pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3); - the first and second pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3) are arranged parallel to each other and are joined to each other by first connecting profiles (5); and the platform (1) is characterized by: - each pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3) comprises an external longitudinal profile with an external lateral face and, in an orthogonal position to said external longitudinal profiles, at least a third and a fourth pair of transverse profiles (6, 7) are joined ) where said transverse profiles of the third and fourth pair of transverse profiles (6, 7) are parallel to each other and are joined to each other by respective second connection profiles (8); - a plurality of wedges (9) with a lower face on which they have a projection (10) of polygonal section, configured to be housed in the reception hole of the tubular profiles (4) or between the longitudinal profiles of each pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3) and; - some stop blocks (11) for the platform (1) configured to remain in contact with the second connecting profiles (8) and allow the fixation of the platform (1) with respect to some walls (12) of the container. 2. Platform for the transport of container coils, according to claim 1, characterized in that the tubular profiles (4) are of a height similar to the height of the longitudinal profiles of the first and second pair of longitudinal profiles (2, 3) . 3. Platform for transporting coils in containers, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projection (10) of the wedges (9) has a section and height similar to the reception hole of the tubular profiles (4). ), such that it locks into the tubular profile, its position being fixed in a longitudinal and transverse direction. 4. Platform for transporting coils in containers, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular profiles (4) are oriented in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal profiles such that the section of the profiles themselves tubular (4) forms the reception hole. 5. Platform for transporting coils in containers, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the external side face of the external longitudinal profiles there is a plurality of pinwheel tensioners (13) for mooring straps (15), cables or chains to hold the coils (14) to be transported. 6. Platform for transporting coils in containers, according to claim 7, characterized in that the projection (10) of the wedges (9) has a quadrangular section.