FR3134088A1 - Dynamic shelving with functional plate using one assembly part - Google Patents

Abstract

Dynamic shelving with functional plate using an assembly part The dynamic shelving (1) comprises a frame having an upstream support crossbar (9b) located at a higher level than a downstream support crossbar (9c), a conveyor track (2) with inclined support and movement members (10) associated with elongated support pieces (12), associated at its two ends with the upstream and downstream support crosspieces, by crosspiece/elongated support piece association pieces (13) , and, in addition, a functional plate (3) having a first edge edge (3ca) and an assembly part (4), associated bearing-supported with the frame (5) and with the functional plate (3), comprising a part (14a) of bearing-support association with the mixed cross-support (9d), and a part (14b) of bearing-support association with the functional plate (3) towards its first edge edge (3ca), in so that the functional plate (3) is associated with the frame (5) by the nearby mixed support crosspiece (9d), and comes as a continuation of the conveyor track (2). Figure for abstract: Fig. 3

Description

Dynamic shelving with functional plate using one assembly part

The invention generally relates to the field of logistics (conveying, handling), and more precisely to devices designated "dynamic shelving" of the type with a track for conveying objects (by ellipse "track") comprising members for support and the movement of objects (by ellipse “support and movement organs”) which are either mobile or fixed. The track is tilted horizontally so that the objects placed on the track move themselves by gravity. Thus, objects brought to the upper feed upstream part of the dynamic shelving are directed towards its lower outlet downstream part, where they are accessible. By “object”, we must understand an element, a unit, an organ, a device, or the like, as well as any associated support (such as a tray, a tray, a cardboard, or the like) – whether this support is furnished (to form a package or the like) or empty. Such an object, considered as a whole, is an individualized, compact physical entity, having a rigid overall structure, provided with a base on which it can rest in a stable manner, so as to have its own autonomy, and having dimensions and a mass allowing it to be located entirely on the track and to be manipulated.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF ARTISTS AND STATE OF THE ART

EP 2431304, EP 0343837, US 2019092566, US 6948900 and US 6132158 in particular describe dynamic shelving (commonly referred to as "flow racks") comprising a frame supporting a conveyor track having mobile support and movement members, such as rollers, capable of supporting objects, and to roll if they are requested for this purpose, such as by the gravity of the objects Orovoking their movement. The track is extended longitudinally, straight, flat, slightly inclined from top to bottom and from upstream to downstream along a longitudinal axis, so as to function autonomously by gravity. In another embodiment, the track has fixed support and movement members, such as sliding rails, capable of supporting objects, and allowing them to slide on the rails if they are requested to move, such as by gravity. In the description and the claims, the expression “support and movement member” must be understood as designating both a movable member and a fixed member. In all cases, objects feeding the conveyor track at its upper upstream entry end part form, by gravity, a flow of objects towards the downstream where they are accessible, with the aim of either supplying d other conveying or handling devices (including a second dynamic rack) either to supply functional means such as manufacturing means (e.g. a machine, a line, etc.) or to be taken, for use later. The website https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallet_racking describes in the pallet racking section, such dynamic racking in the case of a pallet.

Dynamic shelving can be the subject of a number of creations. Thus, the frame can be arranged to be fixed or to be movable as a whole so that it can be arranged in the desired location, flexibly. To this end, for example, the frame is mounted on lockable casters. Dynamic shelving may include, where appropriate, several tracks arranged either next to each other, on the same plane or on several more or less superimposed floors. In the case of mobile support and movement members, instead of rollers, wider rollers, casters, or the like may be provided, all of which are rotating members ensuring the same function. In the case of fixed support and movement members, instead of rails, slides, plates or the like may be provided, presenting an upper area for supporting and sliding the objects, which, where appropriate, is treated or arranged to be made suitably slippery. Such a support and sliding zone is linear or surface, more or less wide in transverse direction, continuous or discontinuous, etc. The track can be more or less long, more or less inclined, unique or not (e.g. with juxtaposition), extended longitudinally in a straight or slightly curved manner. Depending on the embodiments, the track has either a single degree of inclination on the horizontal or several degrees of inclination, for successive sections according to several successive planes, for example a downstream section inclined more downwards than the upstream section. The dynamic shelving can form an autonomous unit, being alone, or it can be associated with another conveying or handling device (such as a second dynamic shelving, or a conveyor, including with a horizontal and non-inclined track) or with a functional device (such as a machine or work line), arranged in the same direction as the dynamic racking. Dynamic shelving can also be associated with several of these devices, towards its upstream end and/or its downstream end.

Whether the support and movement members are rotary or fixed, it can be provided that they are carried by the frame via one, two or more, support parts elongated in the longitudinal direction. With rotary support and movement members, these elongated support parts can form roller rails or the like which can be arranged parallel with horizontal transverse spacing between them. The elongated support part of such a rail can have a straight section in the general shape of a U, with a low core, a high opening, and two wings directed upwards, supporting the axes of the rollers, projecting above the high opening. With fixed support and movement members, these elongated support parts can be support profiles capable of supporting one or more rails, slides, plates, or the like.

In general, the tracks are fixedly associated with the frame via profiled, straight, horizontal and transverse support crosspieces, forming part of the frame, located at its upstream and downstream ends, and fixed association objects interposed between the support crosspieces and the elongated support parts associated with the tracks (called by ellipse “fixed crosspiece/organ support association part”). Thus, an elongated support part can be carried and held in place by its two end parts by two support crosspieces, namely an upstream support crosspiece located at a higher level than that of a downstream support crosspiece located at a level lower, to ensure the inclination of the track. In a non-limiting embodiment, a fixed association part cross member / member support comprises, on one side, a first cradle arranged to receive and be fixedly associated with the end part of the elongated support part, and, on the other side a second cradle arranged to be received and fixedly associated on the support crosspiece, the two cradles being arranged perpendicular to each other (e.g. EP 3004659). EP 2123578 describes a system comprising two roller rails forming part of the same track, in continuity of alignment, and an assembly part. FR 3038355 describes a mechanical connection part between two roller profiles.

• un bâti s’étendant en direction longitudinale, en direction transversale et en direction verticale, ayant deux traverses-supports, profilées, droites, horizontales et transversales, situées aux extrémités amont et aval du bâti, la traverse-support amont étant située à un niveau plus haut que celui de la traverse-support aval située à un niveau plus bas,
• une piste de convoyage à un ou des organes support et déplacement mobiles ou fixes, apte au support et au déplacement d’objets, de largeur transversale et de longueur étendue selon un axe piste longitudinal, incliné de haut en bas et d’amont en aval avec une extrémité amont haute d’entrée et une extrémité aval basse de sortie, en vue du déplacement par gravité d’amont en aval d’objets supportés par le ou les organes support et déplacement, associés à des pièces support allongées,
• une pièce support allongée étant associée portant-porté avec une liaison fixe à ses deux extrémités amont et aval respectivement aux traverses-supports amont et aval, par l’intermédiaire de pièces d’association traverse / pièce support allongée, associées par une liaison fixe d’un côté à une extrémité de la pièce support allongée et de l’autre côté à la traverse-support proche.

The term "dynamic racking" must therefore be understood, like "flow rack", as designating a handling or logistics device, for parts, comprising, with an upstream-downstream longitudinal axis, and in a known manner of those skilled in the art, the following means or equivalent means:

• a frame extending in the longitudinal direction, in the transverse direction and in the vertical direction, having two support crosspieces, profiled, straight, horizontal and transverse, located at the upstream and downstream ends of the frame, the upstream support crosspiece being located at a level higher than that of the downstream support crosspiece located at a lower level,
• a conveyor track with one or more mobile or fixed support and movement members, suitable for supporting and moving objects, of transverse width and extended length along a longitudinal track axis, inclined from top to bottom and from upstream to downstream with a high upstream entry end and a low downstream exit end, with a view to moving by gravity from upstream to downstream of objects supported by the support and movement member(s), associated with elongated support parts,
• an elongated support part being associated carrier-support with a fixed connection at its two upstream and downstream ends respectively with the upstream and downstream support crosspieces, via crosspiece/elongated support piece association parts, associated by a fixed connection d one side to one end of the elongated support piece and the other side to the nearby support crosspiece.

US 2979178 describes a roller assembly having two successive inclined roller sections, the downstream end of the upstream section being arranged above the upstream end of the downstream section. There is provided between these two ends the interposition of a pair of support elements comprising relatively heavy metal plates, connected in an articulated manner by means of a transverse pivot rod, the two upstream and downstream plates being able to pivot the 'one in relation to the other. The upstream plate is provided with notches formed in the upstream edge, so that the rollers are housed there, and can rotate freely without interfering with the upstream plate. An inverted U-shaped guide element is provided, rigidly fixed to the underside of the upstream plate and adjacent to the pivot rod. There is also provided, fixed to the underside of the upstream plate, a locking means for engaging a roller rod from the upstream end of the downstream section located below. There is also provided a pair of hook elements attached to the upstream end of the upstream plate, facing downward and adapted to engage a roller rod from the downstream end of the upstream section. This achievement lacks flexibility of use, and it is complex.

We also know dynamic shelving with which a shelf is associated at the downstream end to facilitate the removal of objects at the outlet. Such a shelf typically comprises a rigid plate supported by an equally rigid frame which, itself, is fixedly associated with the downstream end of the dynamic shelving. Such an achievement is therefore also complex.

SUMMARY

• de disposer d’un rayonnage dynamique ayant un bâti et une piste de convoyage inclinée, dont les performances sont accrues, et les fonctionnalités plus grandes,
• de disposer d’un tel rayonnage dynamique pourvu d’une plaque multi fonctionnelle distincte de la piste de convoyage et associée au bâti au moyen d’une pièce d’assemblage, faisant fonction d’interface bâti-plaque, sans remettre en cause la structure du bâti ou de la piste de convoyage, et donc applicable à des rayonnages dynamiques existant ou dont il n’est pas prévu qu’ils soient associés à une plaque fonctionnelle,
• de disposer d’une plaque fonctionnelle qui puisse, selon les besoins, soit être disposée en prolongation de la piste de convoyage du rayonnage dynamique, vers l’extérieur et un dispositif de fabrication, traitement, manutention ou logistique, écarté en direction longitudinale du rayonnage dynamique, de sorte que la plaque fonctionnelle puisse faire fonction de passerelle pour les objets entre le rayonnage dynamique et le dispositif en étant maintenue par eux deux, soit être disposée en prolongation de la piste de convoyage du rayonnage dynamique, vers l’extérieur et en porte à faux, notamment proche d’un dispositif de fabrication, traitement, manutention ou logistique, de sorte, dans un tel cas, à permettre à l’utilisateur de faire passer un objet de l’un à l’autre, doit être disposée verticalement vers le bas, du fait de son propre poids, de sorte que la plaque fonctionnelle puisse faire fonction de support d’information.
• de disposer d’un rayonnage dynamique avec plaque fonctionnelle qui puisse être située u dessus d’un vide en-dessous.
• de disposer d’une unité de fabrication, traitement, manutention ou logistique, pour des objets, les uns après les autres, comprenant un rayonnage dynamique avec plaque fonctionnelle et un tel dispositif de fabrication, traitement, manutention ou logistique.
• de disposer d’une pièce d’assemblage, faisant fonction d’interface bâti-plaque, qui soit simple, polyvalente, et de mise en œuvre aisée et flexible.

There is a need:

• to have dynamic shelving having a frame and an inclined conveyor track, the performance of which is increased and the functionality greater,
• to have such dynamic shelving provided with a multifunctional plate distinct from the conveyor track and associated with the frame by means of an assembly part, acting as a frame-plate interface, without calling into question the structure of the frame or the conveyor track, and therefore applicable to existing dynamic shelving or which are not intended to be associated with a functional plate,
• to have a functional plate which can, depending on the needs, either be arranged as an extension of the conveyor track of the dynamic shelving, towards the outside and a manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics device, spaced out in the longitudinal direction of the shelving dynamic, so that the functional plate can act as a gateway for the objects between the dynamic shelving and the device by being held by both of them, or be arranged as an extension of the conveyor track of the dynamic shelving, towards the outside and in cantilever, in particular close to a manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics device, so, in such a case, to allow the user to pass an object from one to the other, must be arranged vertically downwards, due to its own weight, so that the functional plate can act as an information support.
• to have dynamic shelving with a functional plate that can be located above a void below.
• to have a manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics unit, for objects, one after the other, including dynamic shelving with a functional plate and such a manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics device.
• to have an assembly part, acting as a frame-plate interface, which is simple, versatile, and easy and flexible to implement.

The invention aims in particular to meet these needs and to provide other advantages.

• un bâti ayant deux traverses-supports, profilées, droites, horizontales et transversales, situées aux extrémités amont et aval, la traverse-support amont, étant située à un niveau plus haut que celui de la traverse-support aval, située à un niveau plus bas,
• une piste de convoyage à un ou des organes support et déplacement, apte au support et au déplacement d’objets, de largeur transversale et de longueur étendue selon un axe piste longitudinal, incliné de haut en bas et d’amont en aval avec une extrémité amont haute d’entrée et une extrémité aval basse de sortie, en vue du déplacement par gravité d’amont en aval d’objets supportés par le ou les organes support et déplacement, associés à des pièces support allongées,
• une pièce support allongée étant associée portant-porté avec une liaison fixe à ses deux extrémités amont et aval respectivement aux traverses-supports amont et aval, par l’intermédiaire de pièces d’association traverse / pièce support allongée, associées par une liaison fixe d’un côté à une extrémité de la pièce support allongée et de l’autre côté à la traverse-support proche.

For this purpose, a first object of the invention is dynamic shelving for handling or logistics of objects, having, with a longitudinal upstream-downstream axis:

• a frame having two support crosspieces, profiled, straight, horizontal and transverse, located at the upstream and downstream ends, the upstream support crosspiece, being located at a level higher than that of the downstream support crosspiece, located at a higher level down,
• a conveyor track with one or more support and movement members, suitable for supporting and moving objects, of transverse width and extended length along a longitudinal track axis, inclined from top to bottom and upstream to downstream with one end high upstream entry and a low downstream exit end, with a view to moving by gravity from upstream to downstream of objects supported by the support and movement member(s), associated with elongated support parts,
• an elongated support part being associated carrier-support with a fixed connection at its two upstream and downstream ends respectively with the upstream and downstream support crosspieces, via crosspiece/elongated support piece association parts, associated by a fixed connection d one side to one end of the elongated support piece and the other side to the nearby support crosspiece.

• une plaque fonctionnelle, rigide, ayant une face fonctionnelle dont la majeure partie est plate dans son ensemble, avec un chant de bord périphérique, dont un premier chant de bord droit et de direction horizontale et transversale, et
• une pièce d’assemblage, rigide dans son ensemble, associée portant-porté au bâti et à la plaque fonctionnelle, comprenant une partie d’association portant-porté à la traverse-support mixte, et une partie d’association portant-porté à la plaque fonctionnelle vers son premier chant de bord,

en sorte que la plaque fonctionnelle est associée portant-porté au bâti par la traverse-support mixte proche, et vient en continuation de la piste de convoyage.This dynamic shelving is such that it also includes:

• a functional, rigid plate, having a functional face, the majority of which is flat as a whole, with a peripheral edge edge, including a first straight edge edge and horizontal and transverse direction, and
• an assembly part, rigid as a whole, associated bearing-supported with the frame and with the functional plate, comprising a bearing-supported association part with the mixed crosspiece-support, and a bearing-supported association part with the functional plate towards its first edge,

so that the functional plate is associated with the frame by the nearby mixed support crosspiece, and comes as a continuation of the conveyor track.

According to one embodiment, the mixed support crosspiece is the downstream support crosspiece, the functional plate being downstream. According to another embodiment, the mixed support crosspiece is the upstream support crosspiece, the functional plate being upstream.

According to one embodiment, the dynamic shelving comprises two mixed support crossbars - namely a downstream support crossbar and an upstream support crossbar - and two functional plates - namely a downstream functional plate and an upstream functional plate -.

According to one embodiment, the mixed support crosspiece has a cylindrical exterior face.

According to one embodiment, the functional plate is distinct from the conveyor track and is not associated with it.

According to one embodiment, the functional plate is made from wood or plastic.

According to one embodiment, the assembly part is made with plastic material.

According to one characteristic, the functional plate is in one piece and self-supporting, without requiring a supporting frame or reinforcing means.

According to one embodiment, the functional plate has a transverse width corresponding to the transverse width of the conveyor track, in particular a transverse width close to or at least equal to the transverse width of the conveyor track.

According to one embodiment, the functional plate is in one piece in one piece.

According to one embodiment, the functional plate is made up of a part limited by an obverse face, a reverse face, and a peripheral edge edge.

Depending on the case, the functional plate has an inclination which is either substantially greater than the inclination of the conveyor track, or substantially smaller than the inclination of the conveyor track, or substantially similar to the inclination of the conveyor track. conveyor track.

According to one embodiment, a functional plate is associated with the mixed support crosspiece by a fixed and removable connection.

According to one embodiment, the carrier-support association part with the mixed support crosspiece of the assembly part is elastically deformable so that it can be placed on the mixed support crosspiece by clipping and once clipped onto the crosspiece -mixed support tighten it. According to a first embodiment, the carrier-support association part with the mixed support cross-member of the assembly part and the mixed support cross-member are arranged so that, once said support-support association part of the part assembly clipped on the mixed support crossbar, the assembly part remains capable of being moved relative to the mixed support crossbar, rotating and/or sliding, relative to its transverse axis, while remaining structurally associated between they, the carrier-support association part with the mixed support crosspiece of the assembly part and the mixed support crosspiece having a movable connection. According to a second embodiment, the carrier-support association part with the mixed support cross-member of the assembly part and the mixed support cross-member are arranged so that, once said support-support association part of the part assembly clipped on the mixed support crossbar, the assembly part is immobilized on the mixed support crossbar.

• la partie d’association portant-porté à la traverse-support mixte de la pièce d’assemblage comprend une paroi profilée cylindrique creuse ayant une face extérieure, et une face interne dont l’enveloppe est de forme complémentaire de l’enveloppe de la face extérieure de la traverse-support mixte, la paroi profilée cylindrique de ladite partie d’association portant-porté étant un secteur ménageant une ouverture de largeur périphérique apte à la mise en place de la pièce d’assemblage sur la traverse-support mixte,
• la partie d’association portant-porté à la plaque fonctionnelle de la pièce d’assemblage comprend une patte attenante à ladite paroi profilée cylindrique de façon sensiblement radiale, rigidement solidaire de la plaque fonctionnelle,
• la partie d’association portant-porté à la traverse-support mixte et la partie d’association portant-porté à la plaque fonctionnelle, de la pièce d’assemblage, sont attenantes et rigidement solidaires, la pièce d’assemblage étant unitaire,
• la patte est rigidement solidaire de la plaque fonctionnelle, de façon amovible ou inamovible, par un moyen de fixation rapporté, comme un moyen mécanique tel que vissage ou boulonnage, ou comme un moyen chimique tel collage
• la pièce d’assemblage comprend également une excroissance externe entre la partie d’association portant-porté à la traverse-support mixte et la partie d’association portant-porté à la plaque fonctionnelle,
• l’excroissance est d’une part limitée par une face formant butée pour le premier chant de bord de la plaque fonctionnelle,
• l’excroissance est d’autre part limitée par une face formant liaison entre la face fonctionnelle de la plaque fonctionnelle et la piste de convoyage,
• la face formant butée et la face formant liaison étant disposées de sorte à former un angle rentrant.

According to achievements:

• the support-support association part with the mixed support crosspiece of the assembly part comprises a hollow cylindrical profiled wall having an external face, and an internal face whose envelope is of a complementary shape to the envelope of the face exterior of the mixed support crosspiece, the cylindrical profiled wall of said carrier-support association part being a sector providing an opening of peripheral width suitable for placing the assembly part on the mixed support crosspiece,
• the bearing-supported association part with the functional plate of the assembly part comprises a tab adjoining said cylindrical profiled wall in a substantially radial manner, rigidly secured to the functional plate,
• the bearing-support association part with the mixed cross-support and the bearing-support association part with the functional plate, of the assembly part, are adjoining and rigidly united, the assembly part being unitary,
• the tab is rigidly attached to the functional plate, in a removable or immovable manner, by an attached fixing means, such as a mechanical means such as screwing or bolting, or like a chemical means such as bonding
• the assembly part also includes an external projection between the bearing-support association part with the mixed cross-support and the support-support association part with the functional plate,
• the protrusion is on the one hand limited by a face forming a stop for the first edge edge of the functional plate,
• the protrusion is on the other hand limited by a face forming a connection between the functional face of the functional plate and the conveyor track,
• the face forming a stop and the face forming a connection being arranged so as to form a re-entrant angle.

According to one characteristic, in the longitudinal direction, there is an empty space between the first edge of the functional part and the exterior face of the mixed support crosspiece, corresponding to a spacing suitable for the portion close to the the crosspiece association piece / elongated support piece, in particular a spacing just sufficient for the portion close to the crosspiece association piece / elongated support piece.

According to one embodiment, on a mixed support crosspiece, an elongated crosspiece/support part and an assembly part are arranged adjacent or close.

According to one embodiment, the elements of the dynamic shelving have selected dimensions and arrangements, so that the plane of support and movement of the conveyor track and the plane of the functional face of the functional plate can be substantially coplanar.

According to one embodiment, a functional plate is associated with a mixed support crossbar by two assembly parts.

Depending on the embodiments, a support and movement member is either mobile, being rotatable, like a roller, a roller, a caster, or fixed, like a rail, a slide, a plate.

• le chant de la plaque fonctionnelle comporte un second chant de bord droit et de direction horizontale et transversale, situé à l’opposé du premier chant de bord,
• la plaque fonctionnelle est apte à être associée par une liaison portant-porté vers second chant de bord, à un second bâti extrinsèque au premier bâti du rayonnage dynamique,
• la plaque fonctionnelle, associée par une liaison portant-porté fixe à la traverse-support mixte du premier bâti et au second bâti, est située dans un espace vide en aval du rayonnage dynamique et prolonge la piste de convoyage, avec une inclinaison identique, ou différente notamment plus faible ou horizontale,

de sorte que la face fonctionnelle supérieure de la plaque fonctionnelle qui est disposée en prolongation de la piste de convoyage vers le second bâti, peut faire fonction de passerelle pour les objets vers le second bâti.According to a first mode of implementation of dynamic shelving:

• the edge of the functional plate has a second edge with a straight edge and a horizontal and transverse direction, located opposite the first edge,
• the functional plate is able to be associated by a support-support connection towards the second edge edge, with a second frame extrinsic to the first frame of the dynamic shelving,
• the functional plate, associated by a fixed carrier-support connection with the mixed support crossmember of the first frame and the second frame, is located in an empty space downstream of the dynamic shelving and extends the conveyor track, with an identical inclination, or different, notably weaker or horizontal,

so that the upper functional face of the functional plate which is arranged as an extension of the conveyor track towards the second frame, can act as a gateway for the objects towards the second frame.

With this first mode of implementing dynamic shelving and according to one embodiment, the functional plate has a dimension in the longitudinal direction capable of receiving the entirety of an object. According to alternative embodiments, either the functional face of the functional plate is, or is made, quite slippery, but in an appropriate manner, so that objects can slide there properly without accidental blocking, or on the contrary the functional face of the functional plate is, or is made, not very slippery, but in an appropriate manner, so that objects cannot slide excessively or disorderly.

With this first mode of implementing dynamic shelving and according to one embodiment, the functional plate is associated with the mixed support crossbar of the first frame by a fixed support-support connection which can be rotated around the transverse axis of the crosspiece -mixed support, by means of elastic tightening with possible movement of the carrier-support association part to the mixed support crosspiece of the assembly part on the mixed support crosspiece, said carrier-support association part to the crosspiece -mixed support and the mixed support crosspiece being arranged so as to be able to allow rotation, so that the functional plate can be inclined as desired.

With this first mode of implementing dynamic shelving and according to one embodiment, in addition to the first assembly part to the first frame, a second assembly part to the second frame is provided, rigid as a whole, associated with the carrier-supported part. second frame and the functional plate, comprising a support-support association part with the second frame, and a support-support association part with the functional plate towards its second edge edge. According to one embodiment, the second assembly part is similar, in particular identical, to the first assembly part.

With this first mode of implementing dynamic shelving and according to one embodiment, the functional plate is associated by a fixed support-support connection with the first and second frames, by simple clipping, without the need for another positive fixing member additional reported, such as a mechanical means such as screwing or bolting, or as a chemical means such as bonding.

According to a second mode of implementation of dynamic shelving, the functional plate is associated with the mixed support crossbar by a fixed support-support connection and held fixed in the cantilever position, in particular horizontally, by powerful tightening of the part of association on the mixed support crosspiece, or by the provision of an attached fixing means, such as a mechanical means such as a screw tightened against or even penetrating into the mixed support crosspiece, or as a similar means therefore that it provides a similar result, so that the upper functional face of the functional plate can act as a shelf capable of receiving objects or others.

With this second mode of implementing dynamic shelving and according to one embodiment, the functional plate has a dimension in the longitudinal direction capable of receiving the entirety of an object. And the functional face of the functional plate is made not very slippery, but in an appropriate manner, so that objects cannot slide there excessively or disorderly and thus fall from the functional plate.

According to a third mode of implementation of dynamic shelving, the functional plate is associated with the mixed support crossbar by a carrier-support connection movable in rotation around the transverse axis of the mixed support crossbar, said association part bearing supported on the mixed support crosspiece and the mixed support crosspiece being arranged so as to be capable of allowing rotation, so that the functional plate, due to its own weight, is arranged vertically downwards, so that the face vertical functional of the functional plate can act as an information support.

According to one embodiment, the functional plate and the assembly part are two separate parts. According to another embodiment, the functional plate and the assembly part form a single part coming from manufacture, comprising, in an integrated manner, on the one hand a part forming a functional plate and a part forming a rack-carrier association part to a mixed support crossbar.

The invention relates to assembled dynamic shelving - empty of objects or on the contrary filled with objects -, and to disassembled dynamic shelving.

In the embodiment where the functional plate and the assembly part are two separate parts, a second object of the invention is an assembly part specially intended to be part of dynamic shelving as previously described. This part is rigid as a whole and includes a support-support association part with a support crosspiece, and a support-support association part with a functional plate. The load-bearing association part with the support crosspiece comprises a hollow cylindrical profiled wall being a sector providing an opening. The bearing-supported association part with the functional plate comprising a tab adjoining said cylindrical profiled wall in a substantially radial manner. The bearing-support association part with the mixed cross-support and the bearing-support association part with the functional plate are adjoining and rigidly attached, the assembly part being unitary.

According to one embodiment, the assembly part also comprises an external protrusion between the bearing-support association part with the mixed cross-support and the bearing-support association part with the functional plate, limited by a face forming a stop and by a face forming a connection, the face forming a stop and the face forming a connection being arranged so as to form a re-entrant angle.

In the embodiment where the functional plate and the assembly part form a single part coming from manufacturing, a second object of the invention is one. functional plate part with assembly means comprising, in an integrated manner, on the one hand a part forming the functional plate and, on the other hand, a part forming a part forming a part of carrier-support association with a mixed cross-support . The carrier-support association part with a functional plate that included the assembly part in the previous embodiment is here incorporated into the part itself.

A third object of the invention is a manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics unit, for objects, one after the other, comprising, on the one hand, a manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics device, for objects , on the other hand, dynamic shelving as previously described.

• l’axe principal longitudinal du dispositif et l’axe amont-aval sont colinéaires et l’un à la suite de l’autre, le dispositif et le rayonnage dynamique sont en prolongation, l’entrée ou la sortie de l’un et la sortie ou l’entrée de l’autre, respectivement étant face à face, avec un écartement longitudinal entre elles,
• du côté rayonnage dynamique, la plaque fonctionnelle est associée portant-porté au premier bâti du par sa traverse-support mixte proche, et du côté dispositif, la plaque fonctionnelle est associée portant-porté au second bâti, en étant proche de son entrée ou sortie d’objets.

Such a manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics unit may have a first mode of implementation including dynamic shelving according to its first mode of implementation previously described, by means of a first mixed support crosspiece and a first assembly part, while the manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics device, for objects, is arranged along a main longitudinal axis, and comprises a second frame, an inlet and/or an outlet for objects. With this first mode of implementing the unit:

• the main longitudinal axis of the device and the upstream-downstream axis are collinear and one after the other, the device and the dynamic shelving are in extension, the entrance or exit of one and the exit or entrance of the other, respectively being face to face, with a longitudinal spacing between them,
• on the dynamic shelving side, the functional plate is associated with the first frame by its close mixed support crosspiece, and on the device side, the functional plate is associated with the second frame, being close to its entrance or exit of objects.

With this first mode of implementation of the unit, the upper functional face of the functional plate which is arranged between the input or output of one and the output or input of the other, facing each other. face, can act as a gateway for objects.

With this first mode of implementation of the unit and according to one embodiment, the second frame of the device comprises at least one support crosspiece, profiled, straight, horizontal and transverse, located at its entrance or exit of objects, similar to the mixed support crosspiece of the dynamic shelving, and a second assembly part similar to the first assembly part of the dynamic shelving, and in that the functional plate is associated with the support in a manner similar to the support crosspiece of the device and to the mixed support crosspiece of the dynamic shelving via the second assembly part and the first assembly part.

With this first mode of implementation of the unit and according to one embodiment, the functional plate has a dimension in the longitudinal direction capable of receiving the entirety of an object. According to alternative embodiments, either the functional face of the functional plate is, or is made, quite slippery, but in an appropriate manner, so that objects can slide there properly without accidental blocking, or on the contrary the functional face of the functional plate is, or is made, not very slippery, but in an appropriate manner, so that objects cannot slide excessively or disorderly.

The manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics unit may have a second mode of implementation including dynamic shelving according to its second mode of implementation previously described, by means of a first mixed support crosspiece and a first assembly part, while the manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics device, for objects, comprises an entry and/or exit of objects. With this second mode of implementation of the unit, the functional plate is in an overhanging position, horizontally, and the entry or exit of objects from the device and the functional plate are close, so as to allow the user to move an object from one to the other. According to one embodiment, the functional plate has a dimension in the longitudinal direction capable of receiving the entirety of an object. And the functional face of the functional plate is made not very slippery, but in an appropriate manner, so that objects cannot slide there excessively or disorderly and thus fall from the functional plate.

The subject of the invention is not only dynamic shelving with a functional plate in the assembled state, but also in the dismantled or partially assembled/disassembled state.

Fig.1

is a side elevation view, purely schematic, of a dynamic shelving without functional plate and assembly part, the dynamic shelving having the orientation of use.

Fig.2

is a downstream elevation view of the dynamic racking of , devoid of functional plate and assembly part.

Fig.3

is a partial top view of dynamic shelving according to the invention, showing a mixed support crosspiece of a frame, a conveyor track with rotary support and movement members, and, associated, elongated support parts, a functional plate and a bearing-support associated assembly part with the frame and with the functional plate, comprising a bearing-support association part with the mixed crosspiece-support, and a bearing-support association part with the functional plate towards a first edge song of this one.

Fig.4

is a perspective view showing a mixed support crosspiece and an assembly part for a functional plate not shown.

Fig.5

is a side elevation view illustrating a dynamic rack having a conveyor track with fixed support and movement members and showing two objects respectively on the dynamic rack track and on the functional plate which extends it with a slightly different angle of inclination.

Fig.6

is a top view of the assembly part illustrating its bearing-support association part with the mixed cross-support, and its support-support association part with the functional plate.

Fig. 7

is a schematic view in axial section of the assembly part and the mixed support crossbar, before clipping on the mixed support crossbar of the carrier-support association part to the mixed support crossbar of the assembly part .

Fig.8

is a schematic view in axial section showing the arrangement and assembly of the mixed support crosspiece, the conveyor track with rotary support and movement members, an elongated support part, a functional plate and an assembly part.

Fig. 9

is a schematic and partial view, in axial section, showing the arrangement and assembly of the dynamic shelving, according to an embodiment of a first mode of implementation corresponding to a first mode of implementation of a unit further comprising this dynamic shelving, a manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics device of which the second frame and a support crosspiece are partially illustrated, the dynamic shelving and the device having a longitudinal spacing between them, the upper functional face of the functional plate, arranged between them, which can act as a gateway for objects.

Fig.10

is a schematic and partial view, in axial section, showing the arrangement and assembly of the dynamic shelving, according to an embodiment of a second mode of implementation in which the functional plate is arranged cantilevered.

Fig.11

is a schematic and partial view, in axial section, showing the arrangement and assembly of the dynamic shelving, according to an embodiment of a third mode of implementation in which the functional plate, due to its own weight, is arranged vertically towards the bottom.

Fig.12

is a schematic side view illustrating a unit according to a first mode of implementation, the functional plate acting as a gateway for the objects.

Fig.13

is a schematic side view illustrating a unit according to a second mode of implementation, the functional plate being cantilevered and the entry or exit of objects from the device and the functional plate being close, so as to allow the user to move an object from one to the other.

In the figures, the different parts of the dynamic shelving and the elements which form part of it are not necessarily represented at the same scale.

DESCRIPTION OF PARTICULAR EMBODIMENTS

Several particular embodiments of dynamic shelving 1 for handling or logistics of objects according to the invention are described below (by ellipse dynamic shelving) - and elements which form part of it, in particular a conveyor track 2 (by ellipse track), a functional plate 3 and an assembly part 4 - with reference to the drawings of the figures and taking into account the general knowledge of those skilled in the art. The description is made with reference to a dynamic rack 1 which, as shown and 2, in the orientation of use where a frame 5 resting on a floor. Also described ( , 13) several particular embodiments of a manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics unit 6, for objects, one after the other, comprising, on the one hand, a device 7, for manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics, for objects, on the other hand, dynamic shelving 1.

The terms used in the description and the claims must be understood in light of the field of the invention, the general knowledge of those skilled in the art, the definitions given and the orientation of use of the dynamic shelving 1 ( , 2). “Horizontal” and “vertical” and relative terms of position, such as “top”, (ie located at or towards the upper part), “bottom” (ie located at or towards the lower part), “upper”, “ lower”, “above”, “above”, “below”, “below”, etc. must be understood in their common sense, and with reference to the orientation of use of the dynamic shelving 1. “Inclined” must be understood to mean making a certain acute angle in relation to a horizontal line or plane. “Upstream” and “rear” must be understood with reference to the normal direction of movement of objects O on dynamic shelving 1, which goes from upstream U to downstream D. “Element” must be understood as designating generically a piece of dynamic shelving 1, including a part or portion of a piece or a set of several pieces. "Fit for", as applied to an item, should be understood to mean that that item possesses qualities which are correct, necessary or appropriate for something, particularly as one skilled in the art would understand it. “Essentially” attached to a qualifier should be understood to mean as close to or similar to the meaning of that qualifier, or modified in a manner that would be considered typical and reasonable by those skilled in the art. “Substantial” must be understood as meaning principal, primordial, consequent, important. “Typical”, in relation to a realization of an element, must be understood as meaning that this realization constitutes a particularly characteristic example of such an element, without, in general, being exclusive of other possibilities. The term “significantly” reflects the notion of much or strongly and must be understood to mean appreciable, significant, important, notable, clear, perceptible. The term “almost” must be understood to mean almost anything.

“Associated” when used in reference to several elements should be understood to mean generally that these elements are related or combined structurally and/or functionally with a view to a certain result. “Carrying-carrying associate”, which must be considered as a synonym for “carrying-carrying associate” - and any derived expression - must be interpreted as meaning that two elements have a connection between them such that one carries (this is i.e. supports) the other and that the other is carried (i.e. supported) by the one. Such a connection can be either permanent or temporary, or removable or immovable. "Fixed connection" - and any derived expression - must be interpreted to mean that two elements form a rigid whole, because - when the dynamic rack 1 is at rest or in normal use with objects - they do not move one by one. relation to each other, their connection being rigid. “Moveable connection” - and any derived expression - must be interpreted as meaning that two elements can be moved relative to each other, while remaining structurally associated, through appropriate external action by the user. With these definitions, a connection can be fixed and movable. A carrier-carried association element, or association with a fixed connection, or association with a movable connection must be understood as designating an element which is capable of allowing a carrier-carried association, or an association with a connection fixed, or an association with a movable connection.

“Upstream-downstream axis” AA designates the horizontal direction line along which dynamic shelving 1 extends substantially between upstream U and downstream D. “Track axis” AP designates the inclined line along which passes and substantially extends runway 2. The upstream-downstream axis AA and the runway axis AP, both longitudinal, define a longitudinal vertical plane. “Upstream-downstream axis” describes an element) which extends along a direction parallel or almost parallel to the upstream-downstream axis AA. “Runway axis” describes an element) which extends along a direction parallel or almost parallel to the runway axis AP. “Transversal” describes a horizontal line or axis with a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal vertical plane. And therefore an element which extends along or almost along such a line or such an axis.

“Adjacent” must be understood to mean in immediate proximity, but without necessarily contact, while “near” must be understood to mean near or fairly close. “Support” should be understood to mean supporting the load of an element or object. “End” should be understood to mean extreme part, end edge or the like.

The frame 5 of the dynamic shelving 1, with upstream-downstream axis AA, comprises ground support uprights 8, where appropriate provided at the lower end with lockable casters 8a, longitudinal members 8b and two support crosspieces 9. These support crosspieces 9 are profiled, straight, horizontal and transverse. These support crosspieces 9 are typically cylindrical with a circular section, with a cylindrical exterior face 9a. These support crosspieces 9 are located towards the top of the frame 5, at the upstream and downstream ends of the dynamic shelving 1, for, respectively, the upstream support crosspiece 9b and the downstream support crosspiece 9c. The upstream support crossbar 9b is located at a higher level than that of the downstream support crossbar 9c which is located at a lower level. Such a frame 5 can be the subject of a number of embodiments, as long as they provide the function of supporting track 2, in an inclined manner. The appropriate inclination is within the reach of those skilled in the art. In addition, the dynamic shelving 1 can include not a single track 2, but several tracks 2 arranged either next to each other, on the same plane, more or less spaced apart in the transverse direction or on several more or less superimposed floors.

Track 2 is a real or imaginary strip defined by one or more support and movement members 10, capable of moving objects O, by gravity, so as to convey them. The upper face(s) of this or these members 10 define the support and movement plane of the track 2. The width of the track 2 extends transversely. The length of runway 2 extends along the runway AP axis. The runway axis AP, and therefore runway 2, is arranged longitudinally and inclined from top to bottom and from upstream to downstream. Track 2 therefore comprises an end 11b located upstream, in the high position and serving as an entrance to the objects O. Track 2 also includes an end 11c located downstream, in the low position and serving as an exit to the objects O This arrangement is designed for the movement by gravity from upstream to downstream of objects O supported by the support and movement member(s). According to a typical embodiment, a support and movement member 10 is movable and rotatable around a transverse axis. It can be, for example, a roller, a roller, a roulette. It is then provided, on the one hand, a series of several rotary support and movement members 10, distinct, spaced apart but following each other along the track axis AP from the upstream end 11b to the downstream end 11c. On the other hand, it is also generally provided, when the transverse width of the movable members 10 requires it with regard to the transverse width of the base on which each object O rests, two - or more than two - such series of members 10 , with a transverse spacing between them, corresponding to the width of the track 2. According to another embodiment, a support and movement member 10 is fixed. It can be, for example, a rail, a slide, a plate. This support and movement member 10 extends along the track axis AP from the upstream end 11b to the downstream end 11c. As previously, it is planned, when the transverse width of the fixed members 10 requires it with regard to the transverse width of the base on which each object O rests (e.g. rail or slide), two - or more than two - such members 10, with a transverse spacing between them, in correspondence with the width of the track 2. On the other hand with a fixed member 10 like a plate, it can be provided that this is of the transverse width of the track 2. A member 10 can make the subject of a number of embodiments, since it provides the function of support and movement by gravity of the objects O.

The support and movement members 10 are carried by the frame 5 via one, two or more than two, support pieces 12 elongated in the longitudinal direction (by ellipse elongated support piece 12). With rotating members 10, these elongated support pieces 12 can form roller rails, an elongated support piece 12 being able to be a U-shaped profile. With fixed members 10, an elongated support piece 12 can be a profile capable of supporting one or rails, slides, plates, or the like. Thus, the support and movement members 10 are associated with elongated support parts 12. Furthermore, an elongated support part 12 is itself associated with the carrier with a fixed connection at its two ends 12a, upstream and downstream respectively, to the crosspieces - upstream supports 9b and downstream 9c, via parts 13 called parts 13 of association crosspiece / elongated support part. Such a crosspiece/elongated support piece association part 13 is associated by a fixed connection on one side to one end 12a of the part 13 and on the other side to the support crosspiece 9b, 9c which is the closest. Typically, a crosspiece/elongated support piece association part 13 comprises a carrier-support association part fixed to the elongated support piece 12 and a carrier-supported association part 13a to the crosspiece-support 9, presenting itself such as a hollow cylindrical profiled wall in the form of a collar or jumper having, on the one hand, an internal face complementary to the envelope of the external face 9a of the support crosspiece 9 and, on the other hand, an external face having an extreme, upper, coplanar or almost coplanar portion 13b of the support plane and movement of track 2. The width of track 2 extends. An elongated support part 12 and a crosspiece/elongated support part association part 13 can be the subject of a number of embodiments, as long as they provide the function of supporting organs 10 supporting and moving by the frame 5.

The dynamic shelving 1 comprises, in addition to the frame 5 with the support crosspieces 9, the support and movement members 10, the elongated support part 12 and the crosspiece / elongated support part association part 13, the functional plate 3 and the part d assembly 4 functionally and structurally associated with each other.

The functional plate 3 is rigid. It is made for example with wood or plastic, so as to be suitable for its function, without the need to be heavy, like metal. In addition, the functional plate 3 can be designed with any desired shape and dimension. The functional plate 3 is in one piece, and not formed of several sections articulated together. The functional plate 3 is self-supporting, without requiring a supporting frame or reinforcing means. According to one embodiment, apart from a carrier-support association with the assembly part 4, the functional plate 3 is devoid of means such as notches for passage of support and movement members, such as members for engagement with the axis of a movable member 10 or a fixed member 10, such as hooks.

The functional plate 3 comprises or is made up of a part limited by an obverse face 3a, a reverse face 3b and a peripheral edge edge 3c. The reverse face 3a is a functional face 3a, free and accessible, which according to a first and a second mode of implementation of the dynamic shelving 1 is a more or less inclined face while being turned upwards and which according to a third mode of implementation is a more or less vertical face and facing outwards of the dynamic shelving 1. The face 3a is qualified as functional for the reason that it fulfills the function of supporting one, or part of one, or several objects O, then defining a support plane for the plate 3 or else supporting information. For this purpose, most of the functional face 3a is flat as a whole, like the support face of a tablet or a panel. In one embodiment, the reverse side 3b is a free side devoid of means such as notches, engagement members, hooks or the like. The peripheral edge edge 3c is typically polygonal in shape, in particular a quadrilateral, in particular a rectangle or a square. The peripheral edge edge 3c in any case includes a first edge edge 3ca. It may include a second 13cb edge edge. The first and second edge edges 3ca and 3cb are straight, horizontal and transverse in direction, and opposite each other. The peripheral edge edge 3c may further comprise edge edges 13cc longitudinally connecting the first and second edge edges 3ca and 3cb. The functional plate 3 has a transverse width corresponding to the transverse width of the track 2. In particular, the functional plate 3 has a transverse width close to or at least equal to the transverse width of the track 2. A functional plate 3 can do the object of a number of embodiments, since it ensures the function of supporting one, or part of one, or several objects O, or of supporting information, at the upstream end 11b and/or at the downstream end 11c of track 2, in continuation thereof.

The assembly part 4 is rigid as a whole and can be made with plastic material. The assembly part 4 firstly comprises a part 14a for supporting-supporting association with one of the upstream support crosspieces 9b and downstream 9c, which is designated mixed support crosspiece 9d. The term “mixed” reflects that the support crosspiece in question provides two supports, one with an elongated support part 12, in relation to the track 2 and the other with the functional plate 3. The assembly part 4 secondly comprises a part 14b for supporting-supporting association with the functional plate 3 towards its first edge 3ca. The two carrier-support association parts 14a and 14b of the assembly part are adjoining and rigidly united, so that the assembly part is unitary, The assembly part 4 is associated carrier-support with the frame 5 and to the functional plate 3. With this arrangement, the functional plate 3 is associated with the frame 5 by the mixed support crosspiece 9d nearby. And the functional plate 3 comes as a continuation of the track 2. In the production of the drawings, the mixed support crosspiece 9d is the downstream support crosspiece 9c, so that the functional plate 3 is in the downstream position relative to the dynamic shelving 1. This achievement is not exclusive of others. Thus, the mixed support crosspiece 9d can be the upstream support crosspiece 9b, in which case the functional plate 3 is in the upstream position relative to the dynamic shelving 1. And, according to one embodiment, the dynamic shelving 1 comprises two mixed support crosspieces 9d , namely a downstream support crosspiece 9c and an upstream support crosspiece 9b, so that the dynamic shelving 1 comprises two functional plates 3, namely a downstream functional plate and an upstream functional plate.

As a result of the arrangement described, the functional plate 3 is distinct from the track 2 and it is not associated with it, since it is associated with the mixed support crosspiece 9d, in particular by a fixed and removable connection. Depending on the needs, the functional plate 3 has an inclination which is either substantially greater than the inclination of the conveyor track 2, or substantially smaller than the inclination of the conveyor track 2, or substantially similar to the inclination of the conveyor track. Indeed, the elements of the dynamic shelving 1 can have chosen dimensions and chosen arrangements, so that the support plane and movement of the track 2 and the support plane of the functional plate 3 can be substantially coplanar. Furthermore, depending on the needs, the functional plate 3 is either substantially horizontal or substantially vertical or inclined.

In the non-exclusive embodiment of the drawings, on the mixed support crosspiece 9d, a crosspiece/elongated support piece association part 13 and an assembly part 4 are arranged adjacent or close. And, in the non-exclusive embodiment of the drawings, a functional plate 3 is associated with a mixed support crosspiece 9d by two assembly parts 4, spaced from one another in the transverse direction.

In the non-exclusive embodiment of the drawings, the bearing-support association part 14a with the mixed support crosspiece 9d of the assembly part 4 is elastically deformable so as to be able to be placed on the mixed support crosspiece 9d by clipping and once clipped on the mixed support crosspiece 9d, tighten it more or less firmly with a more or less significant hold. Two achievements can be envisaged. In a first embodiment, the carrier-support association part 14a with the mixed support crosspiece 9d of the assembly part 4 and the mixed support crosspiece 9d are arranged so that, once this association part 14a is clipped on the mixed support crosspiece 9d, the assembly part 4 remains capable of being moved relative to the mixed support crosspiece 9d, rotating and/or sliding, relative to its transverse axis, while the assembly part 4 and the mixed support crosspiece 9d remain structurally associated with each other. In this case, the bearing-support association part 14a with the mixed support crosspiece 9d of the assembly part 4 and the mixed support crosspiece 9d have a movable connection. This first embodiment is advantageous if it is necessary to rotate and/or slide the assembly part 4 on and relative to the mixed support crosspiece 9d. In a second embodiment, the carrier-support association part 14a with the mixed support crosspiece 9d of the assembly part 4 and the mixed support crosspiece 9d are arranged so that, once this association part 14a is clipped on the mixed support crosspiece 9d, the assembly part 4 is immobilized on the mixed support crosspiece 9d.

In a non-limiting embodiment, the bearing-support association part 14a with the mixed support crosspiece 9d, of the assembly part 4, comprises a wall 15, profiled, cylindrical with a transverse axis, hollow having an exterior face 15a and an internal face 15b whose envelope is of complementary shape to the envelope of the external face 9a of the mixed support crosspiece 9d. This wall 15 is a sector providing an opening 16, of peripheral width suitable for the installation of the assembly part 4 on the mixed support crosspiece 9d. In a non-limiting embodiment, the bearing-mounted association part 14b with the functional plate 3, of the assembly part 4, comprises a tab 17 adjoining the wall 15 in a substantially radial manner. This tab 17 is rigidly secured to the functional plate 3, removably or immovably, by an attached fixing means, such as a mechanical means such as screwing 18 or bolting, or like a chemical means such as bonding. In a non-limiting embodiment, the assembly part 4 also includes an external projection 19 between the association part 14a and the association part 14b. This protrusion 19 is, on the one hand, limited by a face 20a forming a stop for the first edge edge 3ca of the functional plate 3. This protrusion 19 is, on the other hand, limited by a face 20b forming a connection between the face functional 3a of the functional plate 3 and the track 2. These two faces 20a and 20b are arranged so as to form a reentrant angle, of 90° in the embodiment shown. An assembly part 4 can be the subject of a number of embodiments, since it ensures the function of being supported by a mixed support crosspiece 9d and of carrying a functional plate 3.

As a consequence of the arrangement described with regard to the assembly part and its relationship with the mixed support crosspiece 9d, an empty space 21 is provided between the first edge edge 3ca of the functional part 3 and the exterior face 9a of the mixed support crosspiece 9d. This empty space 21 corresponds to a spacing in the longitudinal direction, suitable for the portion close to the crosspiece/elongated support piece association to be located there without hindrance. In particular, this spacing is just sufficient so that the portion close to the crosspiece / elongated support piece association part 13 can be located there. This spacing is not likely to create a risk of jamming of objects during their passage, especially since the extreme portion 15c of the exterior face 15a and the face 20b of the assembly part 4 and the extreme portion 13b of the exterior face of the association part 13a of the part 13, are in a coplanar or almost coplanar plane, at the very least are in very close planes.

In the production of the drawings, the functional plate 3 and the assembly part 4 are two separate parts, assembled as shown. In this case, the assembly part 4 comprises the part 14a of carrier-support association with a support crosspiece 9 and the part 14b of carrier-support association with a functional plate 3.

In another possible embodiment, not shown, the functional plate 3 and the assembly part 4 form a single part coming from manufacturing. This functional plate part with assembly means 3, made for example of plastic material. It comprises, in an integrated manner, on the one hand, a part forming the functional plate 3 and, on the other hand, a part forming the part 14a of carrier-support association with a mixed support crosspiece 9. The part of bearing-mounted association with a functional plate that included the assembly part 4 in the previous embodiment is here incorporated into the part itself.

We now describe ( , 12) a first mode of implementation of the dynamic shelving 1 as part of a first mode of implementation of the manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics unit 6 in conjunction with a manufacturing, processing device 7, handling or logistics (by ellipse device), having a main longitudinal axis collinear with the upstream-downstream axis AA of the dynamic shelving 1 forming part of unit 6. Here, the device 7 and the dynamic shelving 1 are in extension, the the entrance or the exit of one and the exit or the entrance of the other, respectively, being face to face, with an empty space 22 corresponding to a longitudinal spacing (the device 7 and the dynamic shelving 1 not coming superimposed). The dynamic shelving 1 comprises a first frame 5, a first mixed support crosspiece 9d and a first assembly part 4. The device 7 comprises a second frame 23, and an entrance and/or an exit 24 of objects O, with a second support crosspiece 24 at the entrance or exit face of the dynamic shelving 1 and a second assembly part 25, extrinsic to the first frame 5 of the dynamic shelving 1. The second support crosspiece 24 and the second assembly part 25 of the device 7 are similar, and in particular identical, respectively to the first mixed support crosspiece 9d and to the first assembly part 4 of the dynamic shelving 1. The functional plate 3 is associated by a fixed carrier-support connection, d 'on the one hand, towards its first edge edge 3ca to the first mixed support cross member 9d of the first frame 5 of the dynamic shelving 1 and, on the other hand, towards its second edge edge 3cb to the second support cross member 24 of the second frame 23 of the device 7. The functional plate 3, thus carried and maintained, is located in the empty space 22. The functional plate 3, downstream of the dynamic shelving 1, extends the track 2, with an identical inclination, or different in particular more weak or horizontal, and joins the device 7. Thus, the upper functional face 3a of the functional plate 3 which is arranged as an extension of the track 2 towards the second frame 23 can act as a gateway for the objects towards the second frame 23 and the device 7. According to one embodiment, the functional plate 3 has a dimension in the longitudinal direction capable of receiving the entirety of an object O and, according to alternative embodiments depending on the needs, either the functional face 3a of the functional plate 3 is, or is made quite slippery, but in an appropriate manner, so that the objects O can slide properly without accidental blocking, or on the contrary it is, or is made, not very slippery, but in an appropriate manner, so that the objects O cannot slide excessively or disorderly. In this first mode of implementation, the functional plate 3 is associated with the mixed support crosspiece 9d of the first frame 5 by a fixed support-support connection which can be rotated around the transverse axis of the mixed support crosspiece 9d , by means of elastic tightening with possible movement of the carrier-support association part 14a to the mixed support crosspiece 9d of the assembly part 4 on the mixed support crosspiece 9d. The carrier-support association part 14a and the mixed support crosspiece 9d are then arranged so as to be capable of allowing rotation, so that the functional plate 3 can be inclined as desired so as to be able to be associated with the device 7. In this first mode of implementation, in addition to the first assembly part 4, a second assembly part 25 is therefore provided. It is possible to associate the functional plate 3 by a fixed carrier-support connection to the first and second frame 5, 23, by simple clipping, without the need for another additional positive fixing member attached. With this first mode of implementation, the upper functional face 3a of the functional plate 3, arranged between the entrance or exit of one and the exit or entrance of the other of the dynamic shelving 1 and the device 7, face to face, can act as a gateway for O objects.

We now describe ( , 13) a second mode of implementation of the dynamic shelving 1 having a functional plate 3 in the cantilever position, as part of a second mode of implementation of the unit 6 with a device 7 having an entrance and/or an object output O. This device 7 is close to the functional plate 3, so as to allow a user to pass an object O from one to the other. The functional plate 3 is then associated with the mixed support crosspiece 9d of the dynamic shelving 1 by a fixed support-support connection and held fixed in the overhang position, in particular horizontally, by powerful tightening of the association part 14a on the mixed support crosspiece 9d, or by providing an attached fixing means, such as a mechanical means such as a screw 26 tightened against or even penetrating into the mixed support crosspiece 9d, or like a similar means since it provides a similar result, so that the upper functional face of the functional plate can act as a shelf capable of receiving objects or others. According to one embodiment, the functional plate 3 has a dimension in the longitudinal direction capable of receiving the entirety of an object O. According to one embodiment, the functional face 3a of the functional plate 3 is, or is made, not very slippery, but so appropriate, so that the objects O cannot slide there excessively or disorderly, and stop there.

We now describe ( ) a third mode of implementation of the dynamic shelving 1 in which the functional plate 3 is associated with the mixed support crosspiece 9d by a carrier-support connection movable in rotation around the transverse axis of the mixed support crosspiece 9d . The bearing-support association part 14a with the mixed support crosspiece 9d and the mixed support crosspiece 9d are then arranged so as to be capable of allowing rotation, so that the functional plate 3, due to its own weight, is arranged vertically downwards, so that the vertical functional face 3a of the functional plate 3 can act as an information support.

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Dynamic shelving (1) for handling or logistics of objects (O), having, with a longitudinal upstream-downstream axis (AA):
a frame (5) having two profiled, straight, horizontal and transverse support crosspieces, located at the upstream and downstream ends, the upstream support crosspiece (9b) being located at a level higher than that of the downstream support crosspiece (9c), located at a lower level,
a conveyor track (2) with one or more support and movement members (10), suitable for supporting and moving objects (O), of transverse width and extended length along a longitudinal track axis (AP), inclined by top to bottom and from upstream to downstream with a high upstream inlet end and a low downstream outlet end, with a view to moving by gravity from upstream to downstream of objects (O) supported by the member(s) (10 ) support and movement, associated with elongated support parts (12),
an elongated support piece (12) being associated with the carrier with a fixed connection at its two upstream and downstream ends respectively with the upstream and downstream support crosspieces, via crosspiece/elongated support piece association pieces (13), associated by a fixed connection on one side to one end of the elongated support piece (12) and on the other side to the nearby support crosspiece (9),
characterized in that it further comprises:
a functional plate (3), rigid, having a functional face (3a) most of which is flat as a whole, with a peripheral edge edge, including a first edge edge (3ca) that is straight and has a horizontal and transverse direction, And
an assembly part (4), rigid as a whole, associated support-support with the frame (5) and with the functional plate (3), comprising a part (14a) of support-support association with the mixed cross-support (9d), and a part (14b) of bearing-supporting association with the functional plate (3) towards its first edge edge (3ca),
so that the functional plate (3) is associated with the frame (5) by the nearby mixed support crosspiece (9d), and comes as a continuation of the conveyor track (2). Dynamic shelving (1) according to claim 1, in which the functional plate (3) is in one piece and self-supporting, without requiring a supporting frame or reinforcing means. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 and 2, in which the functional plate (3) has a transverse width corresponding to the transverse width of the conveyor track (2), in particular a neighboring transverse width or at least equal to the transverse width of the conveyor track (2). Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, in which the functional plate (3) is in one piece in one piece. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, in which a functional plate (3) is associated with the mixed support crosspiece (9d) by a fixed and removable connection. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, in which the bearing-support association part (14a) with the mixed support crosspiece (9d) of the assembly part (4) is elastically deformable from so that it can be placed on the mixed support crossbar (9d) by clipping and once clipped onto the mixed support crossbar (9d) tighten it. Dynamic shelving (1) according to claim 6, in which the association part (14a) supporting the mixed support crosspiece (9d) of the assembly part (4) and the mixed support crosspiece (9d) are arranged so that, once said supporting association part (14a) of the assembly part (4) is clipped onto the mixed support crosspiece (9d), the assembly part (4) remains capable of be moved relative to the mixed support crosspiece (9d), rotating and/or sliding, relative to its transverse axis, while remaining structurally associated with each other, the bearing-supported association part (14a) with the crosspiece -mixed support (9d) of the assembly part (4) and the mixed support crosspiece (9d) having a movable connection. Dynamic shelving (1) according to claim 6, in which the association part (14a) supporting the mixed support crosspiece (9d) of the assembly part (4) and the mixed support crosspiece (9d) are arranged so that, once said supporting association part (14a) of the assembly part (4) is clipped onto the mixed support crosspiece (9d), the assembly part (4) is immobilized on the mixed support crosspiece (9d). Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, in which
the load-bearing association part (14a) with the mixed support crosspiece (9d) of the assembly part (4) comprises a hollow cylindrical profiled wall (15) having an exterior face, and an internal face whose envelope is of complementary shape to the envelope of the exterior face (9a) of the mixed support crosspiece (9d), the cylindrical profiled wall (15) of said carrier-support association part (14a) being a sector providing a opening (16) of peripheral width suitable for positioning the assembly part (4) on the mixed support crosspiece (9d),
the association part (14b) supporting the functional plate (3) of the assembly part (4) comprises a tab (17) adjoining the cylindrical profiled wall (15) in a substantially radial manner, rigidly secured to the functional plate (3),
the load-bearing association part (14a) with the mixed support crosspiece (9d) and the load-bearing association part (14b) with the functional plate (3), of the assembly part (4), are adjoining and rigidly united, the assembly part (4) being unitary. Dynamic shelving (1) according to claim 9, in which the tab (17) is rigidly secured to the functional plate (3), in a removable or immovable manner, by an attached fixing means, such as a mechanical means such as screwing or bolting , or as a chemical means such bonding. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, in which:
the assembly part (4) also comprises an external projection (19) between the bearing-support association part (14a) with the mixed support crosspiece (9d) and the carrier-support association part (14b) with the functional plate (3),
the protrusion (19) is on the one hand limited by a face (20a) forming a stop for the first edge edge (3ca) of the functional plate (3),
the protrusion (19) is also limited by a face (20b) forming a connection between the functional face (3a) of the functional plate (3) and the conveyor track (2),
the face (20a) forming a stop and the face (20b) forming a connection being arranged so as to form a re-entrant angle . Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, in which, in the longitudinal direction, there is an empty space (21) between the first edge edge (3ca) of the functional part and the exterior face of the crosspiece -mixed support (9d), corresponding to a spacing suitable for the portion close to the part (13) of association crosspiece / elongated support part, in particular a spacing just sufficient for the portion close to the part ( 13) association of crosspiece / elongated support piece. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12, in which, on a mixed support crosspiece (9d), a crosspiece/elongated support piece association part (13) and an assembly part (4) are arranged adjacent or close. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 13, in which the elements have dimensions and arrangements chosen, so that the support plane and movement of the conveyor track (2) and the plane of the face functional (3a) of the functional plate (3) can be substantially coplanar. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 14, in which a functional plate (3) is associated with a mixed support crosspiece (9d) by two assembly parts (4). Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 15, in which a support and movement member (10) is either mobile, being rotatable, like a roller, a roller, a caster or fixed, like a rail, a slide , a plate. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 16, in which:
the edge (3c) of the functional plate (3) comprises a second straight edge edge (3cb) of horizontal and transverse direction, located opposite the first edge edge (3ca),
the functional plate (3) is able to be associated by a support-support connection towards the second edge edge (3cb), with a second frame (23) extrinsic to the first frame (5) of the dynamic shelving (1),
the functional plate (3), associated by a fixed carrier-support connection with the mixed support crosspiece (9d) of the first frame (5) and the second frame (23), is located in an empty space (22) downstream of the dynamic shelving (1) and extends the conveyor track (2),
so that the upper functional face (3a) of the functional plate (3) which is arranged as an extension of the conveyor track (2) towards the second frame (23), can act as a gateway for the objects (O) towards the second frame (23). Dynamic shelving (1) according to claim 17, in which the functional plate (3) is associated with the mixed support crosspiece (9d) of the first frame (5) by a fixed carrier-support connection which can be rotated around the transverse axis of the mixed cross-support (9d), by means of elastic tightening with possible movement of the carrier-support association part to the mixed cross-support (9d) of the assembly part (4) on the cross- mixed support (9d), said carrier-support association part with the mixed support crosspiece (9d) and the mixed support crosspiece (9d) being arranged so as to be capable of allowing rotation, so that the functional plate ( 3) can be tilted as desired. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 17 and 18, which, in addition to the first assembly part (4) to the first frame (5), comprises a second assembly part (25) to the second frame (23) , rigid as a whole, associated support-support with the second frame (23) and with the functional plate (3), comprising a support-support association part with the second frame (23), and a support-support association part to the functional plate (3) towards its second edge edge (3cb), Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 16, in which the functional plate (3) is associated with the mixed support crosspiece (9d) by a fixed carrier-support connection and held fixed in the cantilever position , in particular horizontally, by powerful tightening of the association part on the mixed support crosspiece (9d), or by the provision of an attached fixing means, such as a mechanical means such as a screw (26) tightened against or even penetrating the mixed support crosspiece (9d) so that the upper functional face (3a) of the functional plate (3) can act as a shelf capable of receiving objects (O) or others. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 16, in which the functional plate (3) is associated with the mixed cross-support (9d) by a carrier-carrier connection movable in rotation around the transverse axis of the mixed support crosspiece (9d), said carrier-support association part with the mixed support crosspiece (9d) and the mixed support crosspiece (9d) being arranged so as to be capable of allowing rotation, so that the functional plate (3) due to its own weight is arranged vertically downwards, so that the vertical functional face (3a) of the functional plate (3) can act as an information carrier. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 21, in which the functional plate (3) and the assembly part (4) are two separate parts. Dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 21, in which the functional plate (3) and the assembly part (4) form one and the same manufactured part, comprising, in an integrated manner, on the one hand, a part forming a functional plate (3) and, on the other hand, a part forming part (14a) of support-support association with a mixed cross-support (9d). Assembly part (4) specially intended to form part of dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 1 to 23:
rigid as a whole, comprising a part (14a) of support-support association with a support crosspiece (9), and a part (14b) of support-support association with a functional plate (3),
the bearing-support association part (14a) with the support crosspiece (9) comprising a hollow cylindrical profiled wall (15) being a sector providing an opening (16),
the bearing-support association part (14b) with the functional plate (3) comprising a tab (17) adjoining the cylindrical profiled wall (15) in a substantially radial manner,
the part (14a) of bearing-support association with the mixed cross-support (9d) and the part (14b) of bearing-support association with the functional plate (3) being adjoining and rigidly secured, the assembly part (4) being unitary. Unit (6) of manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics, for objects (O), one after the other, comprising:
on the one hand, a device (7) for manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics, for objects (O), arranged along a main longitudinal axis, comprising a second frame (23), an inlet and/or an outlet of objects (O),
on the other hand a dynamic shelving (1) according to one of claims 17 to 19 in that they depend on claim 17, comprising a first mixed support crosspiece (9d) and a first assembly part (4) ,
such as :
the main longitudinal axis of the device and the upstream-downstream axis (AA) are collinear and one after the other, the device (7) and the dynamic shelving (1) are in extension, the entrance or the outlet of one and the outlet or entry of the other, respectively being face to face, with a longitudinal spacing between them,
on the dynamic shelving side (1), the functional plate (3) is associated with the first frame (5) due to its close mixed support crosspiece (9d), and on the device side, the functional plate (3) is associated carrier carried on the second frame (23), being close to its entrance or exit of objects (O),
so that the upper functional face (3a) of the functional plate (3) which is arranged between the inlet or outlet of one and the outlet or inlet of the other, face to face, can make gateway function for objects (O). Unit according to claim 25, in which the second frame (23) of the manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics device comprises at least one profiled, straight, horizontal and transverse support crosspiece, located at its entry or exit of objects (O), similar to the mixed support crosspiece (9d) of the dynamic shelving (1), and a second assembly part (4) similar to the first assembly part (4) of the dynamic shelving (1), and in that the functional plate (3) is associated with the carrier in a similar manner to the support crosspiece of the device and to the mixed support crosspiece (9d) of the dynamic shelving (1) via the second part of assembly (4) and the first assembly part (4). Manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics unit, for objects (O), one after the other, including:
on the one hand, a manufacturing, processing, handling or logistics device, for objects (O), comprising an entry and/or exit of objects (O),
on the other hand a dynamic shelving (1) according to claim 20, comprising a mixed support crosspiece (9d) and an assembly part (4), with the functional plate (3) in the cantilever position, horizontally,
such that the entrance or exit of objects (O) of the device and the functional plate (3) are close, so as to allow the user to pass an object from one to the other.