FR2865169A1 - Stowage system for e.g. lightweight industrial vehicle, has upper and lower holding units that maintain two bars in vertical position to block load in middle of vehicle, where lower unit is formed by flexible strap mounted on support - Google Patents

Abstract

The system has upper and lower holding units (2, 3) that maintain two bars (1) in vertical position to block an object (8) e.g. furniture, in the middle of a vehicle. The strap made of a polymeric material e.g. polyethylene. The unit (2) is formed by an extended and flexible strap (4) that permits its mounting on a support (6) of movable equipment. The strap engages the shape of the support, when the strap is mounted. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a load stowage kit within load transport equipment (B) a mounting process of a stowage system within a load transport equipment.

Description

STACKING SYSTEM FOR A MOBILE TRANSPORTATION MACHINE

  The present invention relates to the general technical field of the securing systems for a mobile load-carrying vehicle, of the light industrial vehicle type, such securing systems being in particular intended to ensure the safety of the vehicle. blocking of loads inside the mobile machine.

  The invention relates more particularly to a securing system for a mobile load-carrying machine, of the light industrial vehicle type, intended to ensure the blocking of loads inside said mobile machine and comprising: at least one bar, which is substantially rigid a first and a second means of maintaining the bar, independent of the latter, and intended to be secured to the mobile machine, in particular the inner walls of the latter, so that the bar is interposed between said means of maintenance.

  The invention also relates to a load securing kit within a mobile load transport vehicle, of the light industrial vehicle type.

  The invention finally relates to a method of mounting a lashing system within a mobile load-carrying machine, of the light industrial vehicle type, the lashing system comprising at least one substantially rigid bar, as well as first and second means for maintaining said bar, independent of the latter, and intended to be secured to the mobile machine, in particular with the inner walls of the latter.

  2865169 2 There are known securing systems used in particular in light industrial vehicles to immobilize objects in position, for example furniture, cardboard or more generally any transportable object.

  Known securement systems may thus comprise a rail, intended to be mounted on an inner wall of the vehicle, and a retaining strap, intended to be fixed on the rail and to surround the object to be immobilized.

  Although they are very commonly used, in particular because of their simplicity of use, the securing systems based on the use of a retaining strap nevertheless suffer from several significant disadvantages.

  First of all, such systems often have a rather poor behavior of the object over time. Thus, because of the relatively flexible straps, the latter gradually loosen, especially in case of repeated bursts of the vehicle.

  In addition, in such systems, the rail is generally fixed on one of the vertical walls of the vehicle, such a configuration not allowing optimum use of the space available in the vehicle, the central part of the loading enclosure often remaining unused.

  In addition, in the case of transporting bulky objects, it is sometimes necessary to connect several straps together to properly immobilize the objects.

  It is also known to use securing systems operating according to a different concept, and comprising two rails each mounted on one of the interior walls of the vehicle, between which a holding bar is interposed and held in position.

  Such systems have an advantage over straps systems in that they have a better overall rigidity, are less subject to deformation, and therefore offer a priori better maintenance of objects over time.

  On the other hand, such systems nevertheless suffer from several drawbacks, in particular related to the fact that the holding bars are generally provided at their ends with elastic fastening means, like springs, intended to cooperate with corresponding means arranged on the rail.

  Thus, in case of a start of the vehicle, the elastic attachment means can out of their support, thus dropping the bar.

  In addition, the rails used in the known systems are generally rigid and wide, so that it is particularly difficult, if not impossible, to fix them on a vehicle hoop.

  For this reason, the bars used in these systems are mounted substantially horizontally between two vertical walls of the vehicle, these systems do not easily allow vertical mounting bars.

  In addition, the known rails are generally thick, so that once mounted, they often exceed their mounting bracket. This can be particularly troublesome in cases where the rails are fixed on the floor of the vehicle, because they can then interfere with the loading operations of the vehicle.

  Finally, such systems also suffer from the fact that they do not allow mounting of the bars in any position of the space inside the vehicle, and in particular oblique, thus preventing the optimal use of the space available in the vehicle.

  The objects assigned to the invention therefore aim to remedy the various drawbacks enumerated above and to propose a new securing system for a mobile load-carrying machine which is sufficiently simple, rigid and reliable, and which allows the use of optimally the space available in the vehicle.

  Another object of the invention is to propose a new docking system for a mobile load transport vehicle which is particularly rigid.

  Another object of the invention is to propose a new securing system for mobile load-carrying vehicle allowing a maintenance adapted to the volume and the particular shape of the object to be immobilized.

  Another object of the invention is to propose a new securing system for mobile load transporting vehicle ensuring a good hold of the objects in position, and this while the mobile machine is subjected to frequent shaking.

  Another object of the invention is to propose a new docking system 20 for a mobile load-carrying vehicle whose components permanently fixed in the vehicle have a minimum space requirement.

  Another object of the invention is to propose a new docking system for a mobile cargo transport vehicle which is particularly ergonomic, easy to assemble and easy to lock.

  The objects assigned to the invention are also intended to propose a new kit for mounting a docking system within a mobile load transport vehicle, allowing quick and easy mounting of the docking system.

  Another object of the invention is to propose a mounting kit for a lashing system which is particularly economical.

  The objects assigned to the invention are also intended to provide a new method of mounting a docking system within a mobile load transport vehicle, which is particularly simple and quick to implement.

  The objects assigned to the invention are achieved by means of a securing system for a mobile load-carrying machine, of the light industrial vehicle type, designed to ensure the blocking of loads inside said mobile machine and comprising at least one bar, substantially rigid, a first and a second rod holding means, independent of the latter and intended to be secured to the mobile machine, in particular the inner walls of the latter, so that the bar is interposed between said holding means, characterized in that the first holding means is formed by a substantially elongate band, sufficiently flexible and flexible to allow its mounting on a support of the mobile machine, the bow type, so that once mounted, said band comes to substantially conform to the shape of the support.

  The objects assigned to the invention are also achieved by means of a load securing kit within a mobile load-carrying machine, of the light industrial vehicle type, characterized in that it comprises a system stowage device according to the subject of claims 1 to 10, including at least two bars.

  The objects assigned to the invention are finally achieved by means of a method of mounting a lashing system within a mobile load-carrying machine, of the light industrial vehicle type, the lashing system. comprising at least one substantially rigid bar, and first and second means for holding said bar, independent of the latter and intended to be secured to the mobile machine, in particular with the inner walls of the latter, characterized in that that on the one hand is used, as the first holding means, a substantially elongated band, flexible and flexible, and on the other hand this band is mounted on a hoop of the mobile machine, so that said band comes substantially marry the shape of the arch.

  Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in more detail on reading the description which follows, with reference to the accompanying drawings, given by way of illustrative and non-limiting examples in which: - Figure 1 illustrates, according to a general perspective view, a docking system for mobile load transport apparatus according to the invention, mounted within an industrial vehicle and now an object in position.

  - Figure 2 illustrates, in a general perspective view, an alternative embodiment of the docking system for mobile load transport apparatus according to the invention.

  - Figure 3 illustrates, in a sectional view along the line A-A, illustrated in Figure 1, the docking system according to the invention mounted inside a vehicle.

  The lashing system according to the invention is intended to be used in mobile load-carrying machines, for example light industrial vehicles, that is to say vehicles having an interior space specifically adapted to the transport of goods. loads.

  The objects transported can be of any kind, it can thus be fragile objects, for example windows, or large objects, such as furniture or cardboard.

  The docking system according to the invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

  The docking system according to the invention comprises at least one substantially rigid bar 1, for example of metal material, such as aluminum or preferably steel.

  The securement system according to the invention also comprises a first and a second holding means 2, 3 of the bar 1. The holding means 2, 3 are independent of the bar 1 and intended to be secured to the mobile machine , and in particular with the inner walls of the latter, so that the bar.1 is interposed between the holding means 2, 3.

  According to the invention, the first holding means 2 is formed by a band 4 substantially elongate, and sufficiently flexible and flexible to allow its mounting on a support 6 of the mobile machine, for example a hoop, so that a once mounted, said strip 4 comes to substantially conform to the shape of the support 6.

  Such a system thus makes it possible to mount the bar vertically, as shown in FIG. 1, which makes it possible to optimize the use of the available space of the vehicle. It is thus possible, as shown in FIG. 1, to block a load 8, for example in the middle of the vehicle, by immobilizing it by means of two bars 1 held in position by means of a first means 2 upper holding and second lower holding means 3.

  In addition, the use of a flexible band 4 allows a particularly simple and fast mounting of the latter on one of the hoops of the vehicle. Such a particularly compact design also significantly enhances the rigidity and overall mechanical strength of the lashing system, because the intimate connection between the band 4 and its support 6 makes it possible to prevent progressive deformation of the band 4, when the latter is under stress, such deformation being likely to lead to breaking of the connection between the band 4 and its support 6.

  Particularly advantageously, the band 4 consists of a polymeric material, for example polyethylene, capable of withstanding significant temperature variations, such as those likely to occur within a vehicle.

  Advantageously, the bar 1 is provided, towards its ends 1A, 1B, fixing means 5. The first and second holding means 2, 3 are advantageously provided with corresponding receiving means 7, intended to cooperate with the means fixing 5 to maintain the position of the bar 1 (Figure 1).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the fixing means 5 are preferably formed by two lugs 5A, 5B disposed at the two ends 1A, 1B of the bar 1. Each of the lugs 5A, 5B advantageously comprises a threaded proximal portion 5P, to be screwed 2865169 9 in a threaded hole 9 formed for example in a plug 10, disposed at each of the ends 1A, 1B of the bar 1 (Figure 3).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the band 4 is advantageously provided with one or more orifices 11, formed along the band 4 and 5 forming receiving means for the fixing means 5.

  According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the second holding means 3 is formed by the floor 12 of the mobile machine (FIG. 3).

  One or preferably several holes 13 are then advantageously formed in the floor 12, so as to form receiving means for the fastening means 5 (Figure 3).

  Even more preferably, a row of holes 13 is formed along the width of the floor 12, so as to form with the row of orifices 11 formed along the strip 4, receiving means for the fixing means 5 of the bar 1. Thus, if the band 4 is mounted on the bow 6 of the vehicle, the row of holes 11 will preferably be formed in the floor above the strip 4, so as to allow a vertical mounting of the bar 1 and this, at a position located indifferently over substantially the entire width of the vehicle.

  Preferably, the docking system may also include reinforcing rings 14, for example metal, introduced into the holes 13 formed in the floor 12, so as to strengthen, especially when the floor is wood.

  The second holding means 3 being directly formed by the floor 12 of the mobile machine, and the receiving means 7 being formed by the holes 13 formed in the floor, it is not necessary to have a second band 4 12. This makes it possible to avoid an overrun phenomenon at ground level likely to hinder the loading operations.

  Thus, when loading objects within the mobile machine, it is possible to drag them on the floor 12, without any obstacle to oppose. The holding means 2, 3 can thus remain permanently in the vehicle, occupying a minimum of space.

  Particularly advantageously, the bar 1 is provided with means 15 for adjusting its length, enabling it to go from a substantially compact configuration to an expanded configuration.

  In the so-called compact configuration, the bar 1 has a reduced length allowing it to be oriented relative to the holding means 2, 3, only one of the fastening means 5 then cooperating with a corresponding receiving means 7. For example, the lug 5A can thus be introduced inside one of the orifices 11 of the flexible band 4 mounted on the hoop, the other lug 5B, located at the opposite end of the bar 1, remaining free to move to orient the bar 1, or vice versa.

  In the deployed configuration, the bar 1 is on the contrary blocked relative to the holding means 2, 3, each of the lugs 5A, 5B being then disposed inside an orifice 11 and a hole 13 respectively (FIG. 3). .

  Even more preferably, the bar 1 is telescopic and comprises for this purpose a first element 20 slidable within a second peripheral element 21, as shown in FIG. 3. The first and second elements 20, 21 may advantageously be in the form of cylindrical tubes or square section, nested one inside the other and slidable relative to each other.

  The second peripheral element 21 has for this purpose a hollow portion over a sufficient length to allow the sliding of the first element 20 disposed inside. For obvious reasons of ease of handling, the bar 1 will preferably be as light as possible while having the required rigidity. For this purpose, the first element 20 and the second element 21 will preferably be hollow over substantially their entire length.

  As represented in FIG. 3, an abutment 22 is advantageously disposed inside the second element 21, such that when the bar 1 is in its so-called compact configuration, the first element 20 bears against the abutment 22. The latter is preferably in the form of a screw-insert, screwed into the outer wall of the second element 21.

  The length of each of the first and second elements 20, 21 may vary depending on the size of the vehicle to be equipped. Thus for small vans, the second peripheral element 21 may have a standard length of about 1500 mm.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the means 15 for adjusting the length of the bar 1 preferably comprise a throttle screw 23 that can be screwed into the outer wall of the second element 21 until it comes to rest. by one of its ends 23A, against the outer wall of the first member 20 so as to hold the latter in position.

  According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fixing means 5 and the receiving means 7 are advantageously shaped, so as to make a connection by ball between the bar 1 and one of the holding means 2, 3, when the bar 1 is in its compact configuration.

  The lugs 5A, 5B thus advantageously have on the one hand a cross section of sufficiently small size compared to the dimensions of the cross section of the orifices 11 and / or holes 13, and on the other hand a sufficient length relative to the depth of the orifices 11 and / or holes 13, so as to allow kinematic mobility of the lugs 5A, 5B within them, and a mounting of the bar 1 obliquely relative to the holding means 2, 3.

  It is thus possible to orient bar 1 substantially freely in space, that is to say not only in vertical or horizontal positions, but also in oblique positions relative to the walls of the vehicle (FIG. 2).

  The fixing means 5 and the receiving means 7 are also shaped so as to lock the bar 1 in position, by cooperation of each fastening means 5 with the corresponding receiving means 7, when the bar is in its deployed configuration. Thus, thanks to the particular arrangement and conformation of the fixing means 5 and the associated receiving means 7, the bar 1 can be inclined in the mobile machine, while maintaining its rigidity.

  Of course, it is also possible to mount the bar 1 substantially horizontally in the mobile machine. It suffices to mount two flexible and flexible strips 4 on two vertical walls of the mobile machine substantially facing one another.

  According to a variant of the invention, the bar 1 can be arranged inside a cover (not shown in the figures), for example textile or made from an elastomeric material, so as to protect the objects when the latter are tightened in position by means of one or more bars 1.

  Such a cover is particularly useful for the transport of fragile objects, such as windows.

  The lashing system according to the invention thus allows to maintain in position objects of all kinds and without the need to bear on one of the vertical walls of the vehicle.

  Maintaining the objects away from the walls of the vehicle thus prevents a deterioration of their surface condition.

  The invention also relates to a load securing kit within a mobile load transport vehicle, of the light industrial vehicle type.

  According to the invention, the lashing kit comprises at least two bars 1 as previously described as well as the flexible and flexible strip 4.

  The lashing kit also comprises a hole-drilling jig, advantageously in the form of a perforated strip of a row of holes, so as to allow the user to make the holes 13 in the floor 12 of the vehicle.

  Advantageously, the lashing kit also comprises self-drilling screws (not shown in the figures) for fixing the band 4 to the hoop 6 of the vehicle, a drill bit (not shown in the figures) advantageously intended to be used for household purposes. the holes 13 in the floor 12 of the vehicle, and a sleeve (not shown in 2865169 14 figures) for the installation of the reinforcing rings 14 within the holes 13 of the floor 12.

  Such a lashing kit thus makes it possible to set up the lashing system on a vehicle not yet fitted out or on a vehicle already fitted out, that is to say equipped for example with a floor 12, for example reported, in which case it is sufficient for the user to provide holes 13 within said floor 12.

  The invention also relates to a method of mounting a lashing system within a mobile load-carrying vehicle, of the light industrial vehicle type, the system comprising at least one substantially rigid bar 1, as well as a first and a second holding means 2, 3 of said bar, independent of the latter, and intended to be secured to the mobile machine, in particular with the inner walls of the latter.

  According to the invention, this method comprises a step where, as the first holding means 2, a substantially elongated, flexible and flexible band 4 is used.

  This method then comprises a step where this strip 4 is mounted on a bow 6 of the mobile machine, such that said strip 4 substantially matches the shape of the bow 6. Preferably, the assembly of the strip 4 on the arch 6 is made using self-drilling screws (not shown).

  The method also advantageously comprises a step of using (a) a floor 12 of the mobile machine, to form one of the holding means 2, 3 of the bar 1, and a perforation step (b ) of the floor 12, in which one or more holes 13 are made in the floor 12 of the mobile machine by using a drilling jig and a drill bit, so that the holes 13 form the receiving means 7 capable of receiving the fixing means 5 arranged at the ends 1A, 1B of the bar 1.

  The holes 13 are thus preferably arranged vertically above the band 4, so that the floor 12 and the band 4 form the holding means 2, 3 of the bar 1.

  Advantageously, the method may also comprise a step of reinforcing (c) holes 13, in which reinforcing rings 14 are introduced into said holes 13, for example by means of a sleeve.

  The steps described above can be repeated for each arch 6 of the vehicle, if the latter has several.

  The method also comprises a step in which one comes to have different accessories on the bar 1, including the butterfly screw 23 for locking the telescopic bar, or the lugs 5A, 5B that is screwed to the ends of the bar 1.

  The bar 1 can then be positioned in its compact configuration, the first element 20 preferably bearing against the abutment 22 disposed inside the second element 21.

  The process then advantageously comprises a step (d) in which one of the fixing means 5 of the bar 1, for example the pin 5A, is cooperating with a corresponding receiving means 7 arranged on one of the means of 2, 3, for example an orifice 11 disposed on the strip 4. It is then possible, in a following step (e), to orient the bar 1 in space, and this thanks to the particular relative conformation of the fastening means 5 and receiving means 7, allowing kinematic mobility and an angular movement of the first within the latter.

  The method then advantageously comprises an adjustment step (f) in which the length of the bar 1 is adjusted by means of the adjustment means 15 advantageously formed by the throttle screw 23 so as to make the other fastening means 5 cooperate. of the bar 1, for example the lug 5B, with a corresponding receiving means 7 disposed on the other holding means 3, for example a hole 13 formed on the floor 12, so as to lock the bar 1 in position, by cooperation of each of the fixing means 5 with the corresponding receiving means 7.

  Several of the previously described steps must be repeated if the user wishes to use several holding bars 1 to fix the objects within the vehicle.

Claims (1)

17 CLAIMS   1 - Securing system for a mobile load transport vehicle, of the light industrial vehicle type, intended to ensure the blocking of loads inside said mobile machine and comprising: - at least one bar (1), substantially rigid, a first and second holding means (2, 3) of the bar (1), independent of the latter and intended to be secured to the mobile machine, in particular the inner walls of the latter, so that the bar (1 ) is interposed between said holding means (2, 3), characterized in that the first holding means (2) is formed by a strip (4) substantially elongate, sufficiently flexible and flexible to allow its mounting on a support (6). ) of the mobile machine, the type of bow, so that once mounted, said strip (4) comes substantially to match the shape of the support (6).   2 - Lashing system according to claim 1 characterized in that the bar is provided, towards its ends (1A, 1B), two fixing means (5), the first and second holding means (2, 3) being provided with receiving means (7) corresponding to cooperate with the fastening means (5) to maintain the position of said bar (1).   3 - Lashing system according to claim 2 characterized in that the bar (1) is provided with adjustment means (15) of its length, allowing it to pass from a substantially compact configuration, wherein the bar (1) is steerable relative to the holding means (2, 3), only one of the fastening means (5) then cooperating with a receiving means (7) corresponding to a deployed configuration in which the bar (1) is blocked relative to the means holding (2, 3).   4 - Lashing system according to claim 3 characterized in that the fastening means (5) and the receiving means (4) are shaped so as to make a connection by ball joint between the bar (1) and one of the holding means (2), when the bar (1) is in its compact configuration, and on the other hand blocking said bar (1) in position, by cooperation of each fixing means (5) with the corresponding receiving means (7) when the bar (1) is in its deployed configuration.   - Securement system according to one of claims 2 to 4 characterized in that the fixing means (5) are formed by two lugs (5A, 5B), 15 disposed at both ends (1A, 1B) of said bar ( 1).   6 - Lashing system according to one of claims 2 to 5 characterized in that the strip (4) is provided with one or more orifices (11) formed along said strip (4) and forming receiving means for the fastening means (5).   7 - Securement system according to one of claims 2 to 6 characterized in that the second holding means (3) is formed by the floor (12) of the mobile machine, in which are formed one or more holes ( 13) forming receiving means for the fastening means (5).   8 - Lashing system according to claim 7 characterized in that it comprises reinforcing rings (14) inserted into the holes (13) to strengthen them.   9 - Lashing system according to claim 3 characterized in that the bar (1) is telescopic and comprises for this purpose a first element (20) slidable within a second peripheral element (21), and it against a stop (22) disposed within said second member (21).   -Storage system according to claim 9 characterized in that the adjusting means (15) of the length of the bar (1) comprise a butterfly screw (23) intended to bear, by one of its ends (23A) against the outer wall of the first member (20) so as to hold the first member in position.   11-Load securing kit within a mobile load transport vehicle, of the light industrial vehicle type, characterized in that it comprises a securement system according to the subject of claims 1 to 10 including at minus two bars (1), as well as a template for drilling holes.   12 - Lashing kit according to claim 11 characterized in that it comprises self-drilling screws for fixing the strip (4) on the roll of the vehicle, a drill bit holes (13) in the floor (12) of the vehicle, and a sleeve for the installation of reinforcement rings (14) within the holes (13).   13 -A method of mounting a securement system within a mobile cargo transport vehicle, of the light industrial vehicle type, the docking system comprising at least one bar (1) substantially rigid, and a first and second holding means (2, 3) of said bar, independent of the latter and intended to be secured to the mobile machine, in particular with the inner walls of the latter, characterized in that on the one hand is used , as first holding means (2), a band (4) substantially elongated, flexible and flexible, and secondly this band (4) is mounted on a bow (6) of the mobile machine, such so that said strip (4) substantially conform to the shape of the arch (6).   14 -Procédé according to claim 13 characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - a step of using (a) a floor (12) to form one of the holding means (2, 3) of the bar (1), a step of perforation (b) of the floor (12), wherein one or more holes (13) in the floor (12).   15 - Process according to claim 14 characterized in that it comprises a step of reinforcing (c) holes (13).   16 - A method according to claim 14 or 15 characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - a step (d) in which is made to cooperate one of the fixing means (5) of the bar (1) with a means corresponding reception (7), a step (e) in which the bar (1) is oriented in the space.   17 -Procédé according to claim 16 characterized in that it comprises an adjusting step (f) wherein the length of the bar (1) is adjusted so as to block said bar (1) in position.