FR2800048A1 - METAL STRUCTURE FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS - Google Patents

Abstract

Metal structure (1) for the storage and handling of materials, characterized in that it comprises uprights (2) provided with at least a first (3), at least a second (4) and a third face (5), each having first (6), second (7) and third (8) connecting devices; we can associate them either individually or simultaneously cross members (9), and / or diagonals (10) and / or bars (11), and thus achieve metal shelving of variable composition with different degrees of resistance supporting levels low, medium or high unit loads.

Description

Description

  The present invention relates to a metallic structure.

  metal for the storage and handling of material

  rials. It is known that one of the main problems in running a workshop is probably logistics, as well

  that the rationalization of production processes, of

  tribution, organization, and therefore reduction

  management and manufacturing costs.

  In particular, the choice of storage equipment and handling machines is important

  particular. Currently, the metal structures of my-

  materials and / or materials handling have a

table rigidity of use.

  For example, a metal structure that can be used for storage in archive rooms, stores, laboratories, offices, houses, etc., has a structure designed to support only small loads

  not to support average unit loads

nes and heavy.

  In reality, to support unit loads

  medium and high, it is necessary to use struc-

  suitable metal structures, presenting elements constituting

  tifs designed accordingly and made to measure.

  In other words, currently, in each particular case, whatever the activity of the workshop and the sector in which it operates, it is advisable to carry out

shelves designed individually.

  This state of affairs implies a study, an execution

  in-store storage, amounts, diagonals, tra-

  verses and bars corresponding to their aptitudes for

  bear more or less heavy loads.

  As can be easily understood, such a situation leads to an increase in the costs of manufacturing and in-store storage of the various elements making up a

  shelving, and also a complication in supplies

  various materials and spare parts.

  In addition, the components of each of the structures

  are not compatible with those of more resistant shelving

  less or less resistant, it therefore results in a complication

  later in the management of the stores of this great

  laughter of elements. The object of the present invention is to eliminate

  the disadvantages listed above, of the technique ac-

  tuelle. In addition to the aforementioned aim of the present invention, the latter proposes to produce a metal structure for the storage and / or handling of materials having flexibility and a variety of uses, allowing its use equally in various sectors of the trade, for various unit charges, from the smallest, to the medium and

heavy loads.

  Another object of the invention is to provide a

  metallic structure for storage and handling of material

  rials that can accept only one rack configuration

  for the most disparate and diverse uses

  to reduce the cost of manufacturing, storage and spare parts and to be able to sell it at an affordable price. Another object of the invention is also to

  create a metal structure for storage and handling

  tion of materials which can accept a single configuration of accessories whatever the different end uses. Another object of the invention is to provide a

  metallic structure for storage and handling of material

  rials which may include mini transporters or

  lifting hoists respectively for handling

  containers and pallets inside the shelving without

  see modifying any element of its basic structure.

  This objective, in addition to the other objects of the

  vention, lead to design a metal structure for storing and handling materials, characterized in that it comprises uprights provided with at least a first face, a second face and a third face, each of which comprising first, second and third connection devices to which can be associated, individually or simultaneously, crosspieces and / or diagonals and / or bars for the production of modular metal shelves of variable composition, having degrees of

  resistance variable according to load units, weak

wheat, medium or high.

  According to other characteristics: - the first face has two separate flat surfaces

  from each other and arranged parallel to two seconds

  planar surfaces separated from each other and defined

  by the second face, the first and second flat surfaces

  nes being arranged perpendicular to the third face defining a third planar surface; - The first devices for connecting the first flat surfaces have rectangular openings and are intended to receive the sleepers; - the second connecting devices of the second

  flat surfaces have circular shaped openings

  laire and are intended to receive the diagonals; the third devices for connecting the third flat surfaces are defined by two lateral rows and

  a central row parallel to each other, the ou-

  grooves are of substantially trapezoidal shape to re-

  cevoir the connection of the bars;

  - the openings in the central row are of appreciable width

  roughly double those of the lateral rows; - the diagonals have in section a substantially elliptical shape, with at their ends two central folded zones forming two ribs of substantially section

  circular having circular openings equal to the openings

  tures of the second flat surface of the upright; - The bars include at their ends plates provided with a first and a second row of hooks to ensure their simultaneous attachment in the trapezoidal openings of the third flat surface of the upright; - The sleepers comprise at their ends, plates provided with a first and a second row of hooks to ensure their simultaneous attachment in the trapezoidal openings of the third flat surface of the upright;

  - the uprights, diagonals, crosspieces and bars are covered

  with a layer of cold-formed galvanized steel; - the structure includes an automatic mini-transporter equipped with a loading device for handling containers inside the shelving; - the structure includes load lifting devices

  for handling pallets inside the shelves

swims.

  - the structure includes support legs adaptable to the uprights.

  Other features and advantages of the

  vention derive mainly from the description of a

  form of execution, recommended but not exclusive of the

  metal structure for storage and / or handling of ma-

  materials, according to the invention, given as an indication but not limiting in the following drawings: - Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of the

  metallic structure made as a metal shelving

  that modular according to the invention; - Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the

  metallic structure made as a metal shelving

  that modular designed for handling containers inside this shelving; - Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of the

  metallic structure made as a metal shelving

  that modular designed for handling pallets inside this shelving, according to the invention; - Figure 4 is a partial perspective view of a

  part of the amount of the metal structure, according to the

  vention; - Figure 5 is a plan view of a diagonal, according to the invention; - Figure 6 is a view along section 6.6 of Figure 5, according to the invention; - Figure 7 is a view along section 7.7 of Figure 5, according to the invention;

  - Figures 8 and 9 respectively show an ele-

  front and side of the cross member, according to the invention

  tion; - Figure 10 is a front view of a bar, according to the invention; - Figures 11, 12 and 13 show the various forms of bars, according to the invention; - Figures 14 and 15 show a plan view and a

  lateral section of a support leg according to the invention.

  With particular reference to the pre-

  the metal structure for storage and / or manu-

  tention of materials, according to the invention, designated by 1, consists of uprights, designated by their references 2, purposely equipped with at least a first face, a second and a third face 3, 4 and 5, each of being equipped with

  first, second and third connecting devices re-

managed by 6, 7 and 8.

  In the middle of connections 6, 7 and 8, it is possible to combine either independently or simultaneously crosspieces 9 and / or diagonals 10 and / or bars 11 to allow shelving for a wide variety of uses , which can be, among other things, modular and

  with different assembly possibilities, and which, depending on

  tion of the requirements and configuration of the planned load unit, by manually adding sleepers,

  diagonals or bars, or more or all of these

  elements, can have a variable degree of resistance to make it usable for any application that may arise

  in a workshop, whatever the sector of activity.

  In particular, the first face 3 is defined by two flat surfaces parallel to a certain distance

one from the other.

  The second face 4 is also defined by two flat surfaces at a certain distance from each other and parallel to the first two flat surfaces but more

  closer to them.

  The first and second planar surfaces are also arranged perpendicular to the third face 5 of the

  amount defining a third flat surface.

  More specifically, the first connecting devices 6 of the first planar surfaces 3 have rectangular shaped openings 12, designed to receive

sleepers 9.

  The second connection devices 7 of the

  second flat surface 4 are provided with circular-shaped openings

  cular 14 and are designed to receive the diagonals 10.

  The third connection devices 8 of the third flat surface 5 are constituted by two lateral rows and a central row, parallel to each other

  openings 13 of practically trapezoidal shape and intended

born to receive bars 11.

  In particular, the openings 13 in the central row of the flat surface 5 have a double width of

that of the lateral rows.

  This arrangement provides a double advantage: the connection of the bars to the uprights on two

  rows of openings to which correspond, on the bars-

  nets, two rows of hooks, those placed outside

  coming to be inserted in the same opening 13 arranged in the center

  tre, does not increase the width of the surface 5, and ensures

  at the same time an optimum connection and resistance.

  Advantageously, the diagonals present

  tent a section of substantially elliptical shape 19, and at their two ends, each time a region folded inwards 20, forming two lateral ribs of section

practically circular 21.

  The diagonals are also formed of a pro-

  spun in rolled sheet metal having a pin shape 18 in the

junction area.

  The folded zones 20 allow simultaneous connection to the upright, using a single set of screws and

  nut, two overlapping diagonals, which increases the resistance

  shelving and allows to move from shelving with shelf

  managers 22 (figure 1), without bars or diagonals, to another

  design with only higher resistance diagonals

  superior and able to support heavier loads (figure 2). The connection of the diagonals is carried out, as was said above, by means of the introduction of screws and nuts inside the circular orifices 23 located in

  the folded-down area 20, thus to be connected to the circular openings

  res 14 located in the second flat surface 4.

  As already indicated, the bars 11 have at their ends, plates 25 provided with a first and a second row of hooks 26 and 27 which simultaneously fit into the trapezoidal openings 13 located in the third flat surface of the upright. The double row of hooks, as well as the double row of openings 13, provides significant rigidity and efficient connection

bars on the uprights.

  In addition, as the trapezoidal openings 13 of the lateral rows of the third face of the upright are in an alternating position relative to the trapezoidal openings 13

  of the central row, one can obtain a transverse width

  dirty of the extremely reduced amount, allowing to obtain, at

  equal load, more efficient use shelving

  mantis. Advantageously, one can place on the bars

  lintels supporting tiles, sleepers (parachu-

  tes), supports for rods, or the bars can

  be used simply to support char units

ges.

  As seen in Figures 11 to 13, the sec-

  tion of the bars may vary depending on the resistance

that should be given to them.

  The crosspieces 9 can be made so as to be able to support the panels, also made of sheet steel.

  galvanized, their edges being protected on the four sides

  your. If the shelving unit is equipped with an automatic mini-conveyor (not shown), with loading devices for handling the containers inside these shelving units, the sleepers have at their ends

  guides 30 intended to facilitate insertion and sliding

on the sides of the container.

  The sleepers are provided with hooks 31 intended to hang in the openings 12. It is finally specified that the structure also includes support legs 35 to

  mount under the uprights 2, which allows for a re-

  optimal partition of the load on the ground.

  The feet 35 carry a fixing tongue 36. If the metal structure also includes lifting devices for handling the pallets to

  inside the shelving, the bars can be made

  sés by joining several galvanized sheets 40, in order to increase

  lie resistance as needed.

  Installation of the metal storage structure

  and handling of materials according to the invention, appears to be

  ple, following what has been described and shown.

  In particular, it will be easily understood how, starting from a basic structure, capable of supporting reduced loads, it will be possible to always use the same structure, adding, as required, additional elements, diagonals, bars , sleepers, and thus, to increase the resistance of the supports, and by having the possibility of using it for the handling of containers

or pallets.

  It has been found in practice that the structure

  metal structure according to the invention has proved to be particular-

  advantageous, allowing great ease of use without having to modify the elements that constitute it, which simplifies store storage and spare parts, with the decisive possibility of modifying it according to needs, even if the shelves have so far been intended for

other functions.

  The invention thus conceived is susceptible to numerous modifications or variants, all remaining

  included in the subject of it, and all the details cor-

  respondents are likely to be replaced by ele-

  equivalent items. In practice, the materials used as well as the dimensions can be adapted on demand, and conform to the state of the art.

Claims (13)

R E V E N D I C A T I ON S   1) Metallic structure for the storage and handling of materials, characterized in that a metallic structure (1) comprises uprights (2) provided with at least a first (3), at least a second (4) and a third face (5), each having first (6),   second (7) and third (8) connection devices, aux-   which can be associated either individually or if-   crossbeams (9) and / or diagonals (10)   and / or bars (11) for producing metal shelving   ques of variable composition with degrees of resistance   different supporting low unit charge levels wheat, medium or high.   2) Metallic structure (1) for storage and handling   tion of materials according to claim 1, characterized in that the first face (3) has two flat surfaces separated from one another and arranged in parallel with two second flat surfaces separated from each other and defined by the second face (4), the first and second planar surfaces (3, 4) being arranged perpendicular to the third face   (5) defining a third planar surface.   3) Metal structure for storage and handling   of materials according to any one of the preceding claims   cédentes, characterized in that the first connecting devices (6) of the first planar surfaces (3) have rectangular openings   (12) and are intended to receive the crosspieces (9).   4) Metal structure for storage and handling   of materials according to one or more of the preceding claims   tes, characterized in that 11 the second connecting devices (7) of the second planar surfaces (4) have openings (14) in the form   circular and are intended to receive the diagonals (10).   5) Metal structure for storage and handling   of materials according to any one of the preceding claims   cédentes, characterized in that the third connecting devices (8) of the third planar surfaces (5) are defined by two lateral rows and a central row parallel to each other, of openings (13) of substantially trapezoidal shape, to receive the connection of the bars (11).   6) Metal structure for storage and handling   of materials according to one or more of the preceding claims   tes, characterized in that the openings (13) in the central row are wide   substantially double that of the lateral rows.   7) Metal structure for storage and handling   of materials according to one or more of the preceding claims tes, characterized in that   the diagonals (10) present in section a sensitive shape-   elliptical (19), with two central zones at their ends   folded feet (20) forming two ribs of substantially circular section having circular orifices (23) equal to the openings (14) of the second planar surface (4) of the amount (2).   8) Metal structure for storage and handling   of materials according to one or more of the preceding claims   tes, characterized in that the bars (11) include plates at their ends   (25) provided with a first and a second row of hooks   chets (26, 27) to ensure their simultaneous attachment in the trapezoidal openings (13) of the third surface plane (5) of the upright (2).   9) Metal structure for storage and handling   of materials according to one or more of the preceding claims   tes, characterized in that the crosspieces (9) comprise at their ends, plates provided with a first and a second row of hooks to ensure their simultaneous attachment in the openings   trapezoidal (13) of the third flat surface (5) of the world so many (2).   10) Metal structure for storage and handling   of materials according to one or more of the preceding claims   tes, characterized in that the uprights (2), diagonals (10), crosspieces (9) and bars (11) are coated with a layer of cold-formed galvanized steel. 11) Metal structure for storage and handling   of materials according to one or more of the preceding claims   tes, characterized in that the structure (1) comprises an automatic mini-transporter equipped with a loading device for handling   containers inside the shelving.   12) Metal structure for storage and handling   of materials according to one or more of the preceding claims tes, characterized in that   the structure (1) comprises devices for lifting cargo   ges for handling pallets inside the shelves- swims.   13) Metallic structure for the storage and handling of materials according to one or more of the preceding claims.   tes, characterized in that the structure (1) comprises support legs (35) adaptable to the uprights (2).