JPH07144722A - Pneumatic pallet mat - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a pneumatic pallet mat which can convey and move a cargo easily without necessitating a heavy machine such as fork lift when the cargo is conveyed and moved. CONSTITUTION:A mat 2 like a bag which is flat and sealed is formed by using a flexible sheet-like material which does not allow air to pass through it, and a supply pipe 3 of compressed air is provided on the' mat 2. Also, many thin holes 4 which can jet compressed air are provided at an adequate interval in a material which forms one face of the mat 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pneumatic pallet mat for a carrier used for carrying and moving cargo.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a wooden or resin pallet and a forklift for transportation have been used for moving cargo inside and outside a warehouse, unloading cargo from a truck, and the like.

[0003]

However, in the conventional method of transporting cargo by pallets and forklifts, a traveling space for the forklift is required, and in an extremely narrow place such as a warehouse or a place where the entrance width is narrow, etc. Transport becomes difficult or impossible. In addition, there are problems that the condition of the floor is weak, and that a heavy forklift cannot be used on a floor or the like having a small pressure resistance load.

In view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, the present invention aims to realize a pneumatic pallet mat which can be easily transported and moved without the need for a heavy machine such as a forklift to carry and move the cargo.

[0005]

In the pneumatic pallet mat of the present invention, a flat closed bag-like mat is constructed by using a sheet-like material which is air-impermeable and flexible, The mat is provided with a compressed air supply pipe, and the material constituting one surface of the mat is provided with a large number of pores capable of ejecting the compressed air at appropriate intervals.

Further, a sheet-like material which is air-impermeable and flexible is used to form a bag-like mat which is flat and has a partition wall parallel to its flat surface and which is divided into two closed chambers. The two chambers of the mat are each provided with a compressed air supply pipe, and a large number of pores capable of ejecting the compressed air at appropriate intervals are provided in the material forming both surfaces of the mat. .

In addition to the above, a rimmed compartment having an open lower surface is provided in the outer peripheral portion of the mat, and an intake suction pipe is provided in the compartment. A bag made of a material that does not allow air to pass through is provided along one side of the mat, and a compressed air supply pipe is provided in the bag, and compressed air is jetted in a direction parallel to the flat surface of the mat. It is characterized in that a large number of pores that can be formed are provided.

By adopting this configuration, freight transportation and
A pneumatic pallet mat that can be easily transported and moved without the need for heavy machinery such as forklifts is obtained.

[0009]

In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the mat 2 formed in a bag shape is placed on the floor surface 5 with the surface provided with the pores 4 for jetting compressed air down, and the pores are placed. By ejecting compressed air from 4, an air film is formed between the lower surface of the mat 2 and the floor surface 5. As a result, the frictional force between the mat 2 and the floor surface 5 is reduced, and the cargo 6 can be moved lightly with the cargo 6 placed on the mat 2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when compressed air is ejected from the compressed air ejecting pores 4 on the upper surface of the mat 2, an air film is formed between the upper surface of the mat 2 and the lower surface of the cargo 6, and the mat is formed. The cargo on 2 can be moved lightly, and it becomes easy to load and unload cargo on the mat 2.

Further, by sucking air from the compartment 8 provided around the mat 2 as shown in FIG. 4, it is possible to suck the dust wound up by the compressed air ejected from the pores 4.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, by ejecting compressed air from the bag 11 provided on one side of the mat 2, the mat 2 can be propelled and moved by its reaction.

[0013]

FIG. 1 is a view showing a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein (a) is a sectional view taken along the line aa in (b) of FIG.
(B) is a bottom view. The pneumatic pallet mat of this embodiment is composed of a bag-shaped mat 2 and a compressed air supply pipe 3 attached to the mat 2 as shown in FIG.

The mat 2 is formed into a flat and airtight bag shape by using a material which is impermeable to air and is flexible, for example, a single material or a composite material such as cloth, rubber and plastic, and one of the two is formed. A large number of pores 4 capable of ejecting compressed air at appropriate intervals are penetratingly provided on the surface.

The compressed air supply pipe 3 has a valve 3a and is provided at an appropriate position on the side of the mat 1 so that compressed air can be supplied into the mat. The size and distribution of the pores 4 for ejecting the compressed air must be properly designed depending on the weight of the target cargo to be loaded and the pressure of the compressed air used.

The present embodiment thus constructed is used as shown in FIG. That is, in this embodiment, the compressed air supply pipe 3 is connected to a compressed air source (not shown), and the compressed air supply pipe is placed on the floor surface 5 with the surface provided with the pores 4 facing down. Air is blown into the mat 2 through 3. The blown compressed air is ejected from the pores 4 to form an air film between the lower surface of the mat 2 and the floor surface 5. As a result, the frictional force between the mat 2 and the floor surface 5 is reduced, and even when the cargo 6 is loaded, it can be moved and moved lightly.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention together with a cargo. In this embodiment, a bag-shaped mat 2 and a valve 3 are used.
The mat 2 is made of the same material as in the previous embodiment and is formed into a flat bag shape divided into two chambers by a partition wall 7 parallel to its flat surface. A large number of pores 4 capable of ejecting compressed air at appropriate intervals are provided on both sides so as to penetrate therethrough. The compressed air supply pipe 3 is provided in each chamber of the mat 2.

In this embodiment having the above structure, the floor surface 5
Compressed air is blown from the pores 4 on the surface in contact with the floor surface 5 by supplying compressed air from the compressed air supply pipe 3 nearer to, and the cargo 6 is loaded by the same operation as in the first embodiment. You can move it lightly even when you are doing it. Further, by supplying the compressed air from the upper compressed air supply pipe 3, the compressed air is ejected from the pores 4 on the upper surface, and an air film is formed between the compressed air and the lower surface of the cargo 6. As a result, the cargo can be lightly moved with respect to the mat 2, and the cargo 6 can be easily loaded and unloaded on the mat 2.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention together with cargo. In this embodiment, FIG. 4A or FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the mat 2 of the first embodiment or the second embodiment is provided with a compartment 8 whose lower surface is opened on the outer peripheral portion, and an air suction pipe 9 having a valve 9a is provided in the compartment. is there.

In this embodiment having the above-mentioned structure, the mat 2 is used.
When the compressed air is ejected from the pores 4 on the lower surface of the, the dust on the floor is blown off and scattered around.
By sucking the air in the compartment 8 from the air suction pipe 9, dust can be sucked together with the air. A filter is preferably provided between the air suction pipe 9 and an air suction source (not shown) to prevent dust from entering the air suction source.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention together with cargo. This embodiment is shown in FIG. 5 (a) or FIG. 5 (b).
As shown in FIG. 5, a sealed bag 11 having a compressed air supply pipe 10 is provided on one side of the mat 2 of the first or second embodiment, and the bag is compressed in a direction parallel to the plane of the mat 2. A large number of pores 12 capable of ejecting air are provided.

In this embodiment having such a configuration, the compressed air is supplied from the compressed air supply pipe 2 to eject the compressed air from the pores 4 on the lower surface of the mat 2, and the compressed air is provided on one side of the mat 2. By supplying compressed air from the compressed air supply pipe 10 to the bag 11 and ejecting air from the pores 12,
The pallet mat 1 can be moved by the reaction of the jetted air.

In each of the above embodiments, when the mat 2 is large, it swells and becomes spherical when compressed air is injected into the mat. In such a case,
As shown in (c), it is preferable that the mat 2 be as flat as possible by adhesively bonding the essential parts of the member forming the upper surface and the member forming the lower surface. The upper and lower adhesive bonding points may be dot-shaped or continuous in one direction.

The compressed air supply pipe 3 may be provided with one or a plurality of compressed air supply pipes 3, and the compressed air supply pipe 3 is provided with a valve 3a for shutting off the air supply or a check valve for preventing backflow. It is preferable to provide it. Further, although the pores 4 for ejecting the compressed air may be left as they are, they may be reinforced by a reinforcing metal ring 14 as shown in FIG. 6 (d).

The mat 2 may have a pedestal made of a rigid material such as a main material, plastic, or metal attached to the upper surface thereof.
Alternatively, the mat of the present invention may be attached to the bottom of a pedestal or pallet made of a rigid body. It is also possible to provide a nozzle for discharging foreign matter after cleaning the clogging of the pores.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), a skirt-shaped seal having appropriate strength and flexibility extending downward from the periphery of the mat 2 so that the floor can be moved without any trouble even when it is used. You may provide 15.

[0026]

According to the present invention, a pallet on which a cargo is placed can be lightly moved on the floor surface by compressed air without using a heavy machine such as a forklift, so that the cargo moves in a narrow place or is weak. It can be used in various places or on floors with small pressure-resistant load and can contribute to the efficiency of cargo handling work.

[Brief description of drawings]

1A and 1B are views showing a first embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is a sectional view taken along line aa in FIG. 1B, and FIG.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a usage state of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention together with a cargo.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention together with cargo.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention together with cargo.

FIG. 6 shows details common to each embodiment of the present invention,
(A) is a bottom view of the mat, (b) is a sectional view taken along line bb of (a), (c) is a sectional view taken along line cc of (a), and (d) is pore reinforcement. Cross section of a metal ring for
(E) is a cross-sectional view of a mat provided with a seal.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Pneumatic pallet mat 2 ... Mat 3, 10 ... Compressed air supply pipe 4, 12 ... Pores for jetting compressed air 5 ... Floor surface 6 ... Cargo 7 ... Partition wall 8 ... Compartment 9 ... Air suction pipe 11 ... Bag 14 ... Metal ring 15 ... Seal

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A flat closed bag-shaped mat is formed by using a sheet-like material which is air-impermeable and flexible,
A pneumatic pallet characterized in that a compressed air supply pipe is provided in the mat and a large number of pores capable of ejecting compressed air at appropriate intervals are provided in a material forming one surface of the mat. mat. 2. A bag-like mat which is made of air-tight and flexible sheet-like material and is divided into two chambers which are flat and has a partition wall parallel to the flat surface of the mat-like material. ,
A compressed air supply pipe is provided in each of the two chambers of the mat, and a large number of pores capable of ejecting compressed air at appropriate intervals are provided in a material forming both surfaces of the mat. Matic palette mat. 3. The pneumatic pallet mat according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a rimmed compartment having an open lower surface is provided in an outer peripheral portion of the mat, and an air suction tube is provided in the vacant space. . 4. A bag formed of an air-impermeable material is provided along one side of the mat, a compressed air supply pipe is provided in the bag, and a direction parallel to the flat surface of the mat is provided. The pneumatic pallet mat according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a large number of pores capable of ejecting compressed air are provided in the.