JPH11189158A - Folding carrier - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To flexibly and efficiently carry and transport a suspended article to be carried according to the kind and size of the article and to facilitate handling property for convenience. SOLUTION: A folding carrier 1 for carrying an article to be carried is provided with one side frame body 3, a rear frame body 15 fixed to the side frame body 3 roughly in a perpendicular manner, the other side frame body 24 provided in the rear frame body 15 so as to be freely rotated and casters 70a to 70d in a lower part. This folding carrier 1 is further provided with multi- panels 11 and 32 having pluralities of oblong holes 12 and 33 formed in the frame surfaces of the side frame bodies 3 and 24, a hanger beam 38 for suspending the carried article, both ends of the same being locked in the oblong holes 12 and 33 of the multi-panels of the side frame bodies 3 and 24, and a loading platform 50 for loading another article to be carried. A main member is formed by extruding an aluminum alloy.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a folding transport vehicle capable of suspending and transporting objects to be transported such as clothes and food meats, and capable of folding and storing them.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a dedicated truck is used as a foldable transporter for transporting objects to be transported, such as clothes, by suspending and transporting a long hanger beam between left and right side panels of a luggage compartment. Clothes were transported by hanging hangers on this.

Also, one side frame and a rear frame are assembled and fixed, and the other movable side frame is rotatably mounted opposite to the one side frame, and wheels are mounted on a lower portion. In addition, there is known a folding transport vehicle in which a mounting table for mounting an object to be transported is rotatably mounted on a rear frame (for example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No.
1-1100669, JP-A-8-282501, etc.).

[0004]

However, since the transport of the conveyed object by the dedicated truck uses a long hanger beam, the hanger beam itself becomes large, and it takes time and effort to raise and lower the conveyed object. Was not efficient. In addition, on the outbound route of this dedicated truck, transported items such as clothes are transported to the destination, but on the return route from the destination, it is necessary to return with an empty vehicle, which is preferable in terms of transportation efficiency. Did not.

In the folding transporter described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. Sho 61-100669 and Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. Hei 8-282501, the transported article is transported with the article placed thereon. However, the transported objects were not suspended and transported.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a folding carrier capable of hanging and efficiently suspending and transporting a transported object depending on the type and size of the object to be transported. It is an object of the present invention to provide a foldable transport vehicle capable of distributing the transported goods from a manufacturer to a store at a sales destination.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention relates to a three-sided frame which is surrounded by a frame, and forms one side of the three-sided frame; A rear frame body that is formed in the middle of and is fixed to the one side frame body at a substantially right angle,
The other side frame body is formed rotatably on the rear frame body and forms the other side of the three-sided frame body, and is folded substantially parallel to the rear frame body. In a folding transport vehicle for transporting goods, a perforated plate having a large number of holes provided on a frame surface of the one side frame and the other side frame, the one side frame and the other side frame At least one or more suspending means for suspending the object to be conveyed, the ends of which are respectively engaged with holes of a perforated plate of the body.

[0008] Since a perforated plate having a large number of holes and one or more suspending means are provided, the position of the hole is selected according to the size of the object to be suspended, and both ends of the suspending means are perforated. An object to be transported can be hung by being locked in the hole of the plate, and the folding transport vehicle can be moved and transported. Also, when the folding cart is directly loaded on a vehicle such as a truck, it can be transported together with the folding cart and dropped down at the destination, and can be transported to a store, for example. It is possible to save time and effort to carry down and transport efficiently.

Further, in the folding transport vehicle, the perforated plate is formed with a plurality of the holes. The perforated plate having a plurality of holes formed thereon is elastically movable by locking the suspending means at an optimum hole position in accordance with the type and size of the object to be conveyed, in addition to the operation of the folding carrier. Can respond to
In addition, a plurality of hanger beams as hanging means can be used.

[0010] Further, in the folding transport vehicle, a loading shelf for loading the transported object may be provided at the bottom of the transport vehicle. By providing the loading shelf, in addition to the operation of the folding transport vehicle, the transported object can be suspended and transported or transported, and other transported items are also placed on the loading shelf and transported at the same time. Or can be transported.

[0011] In the folding carrier, at least one of the three frames, the perforated plate, the hanging means, and the shelf is preferably formed of an aluminum alloy material. By forming the frame, the perforated plate, the suspending means, the mounting shelf and the like from an aluminum alloy material, in addition to the operation of any of the folding carts described above, the weight is reduced and the energy for carrying or transporting is small, Handling is easy. Further, by using an aluminum alloy material having been subjected to a surface treatment, corrosion is further prevented, the surface is clean, and the appearance is good.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a folding truck according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.
1 to 10, the same or equivalent parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the folding truck according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view of one side frame of the folding truck shown in FIG. Shown respectively.

As shown in FIG. 1, a folding carrier 1 according to the present embodiment has one side frame 3 forming one side of a three-side frame.
And a rear frame 15 which forms the middle of the three-side frame and is fixed to one side frame 3 at a substantially right angle via a fixing connector 55, and a rear frame which forms the other side of the three-side frame. 15 is a rotating connector 60
And the other side frame 24 which is provided so as to be rotatably connected via the rear frame 15 and which is folded substantially in parallel with the rear frame 15.

Further, the folding transport vehicle 1 is provided with casters 70a to 70d as wheels at a lower portion, and can transport an object to be transported such as clothes. The size of the folding truck 1 is, for example, 1100 mm in width and 1100 in depth.
mm and a height of 2000 mm (including the height of the caster), and the other side frame (rotating side frame) can have a width of 1020 mm.

Further, the folding transport vehicle 1 is provided on the frame surfaces of one side frame 3 and the other side frame 24, and has elongated holes 12, 33.
Multi-panels 11, 3 as perforated plates with holes
2 and at least one hanger beam 38 as a suspending means for suspending the transported object by locking both ends of the multi-panel elongated holes 12 and 33 of the one side frame 3 and the other side frame 24 respectively. And a mounting table 50 at a lower portion as a mounting shelf for mounting a transported object as required. Then, the three frames of the one side frame 3 and the other side frame 24 and the rear frame 15 including the multi-panels 11 and 32, the hanger beam 38,
It is desirable that the mounting table 50 and other possible parts are made of an aluminum alloy material, particularly an extruded aluminum alloy material.

A hook rod is provided near the upper front of the folding transport vehicle 1 to stop the opening of the one side frame 3 and the other side frame 24 and to prevent the load from swinging and popping out. A base end of the hook bar 75 is rotatably fixed to a bracket 76 fixed to the main frame 4 of one side frame, and a hook 75a at the tip of the hook bar is connected to the main side of the other side frame. It is locked by a locking metal 79 fixed to the frame 25. The hook bar 75 may be made of an aluminum alloy or steel, but as an example, the base end side of the pipe is flattened to make it easy to attach to the bracket 76.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of one side frame 3 as viewed from the inside. Since the structure of one side frame 3 and the other side frame 24 is the same, In the description of the side frame 3, the corresponding reference numerals of the other side frame 24 are put in parentheses, and the description of the structure of the other side frame 24 is omitted. One side frame 3 (24) has a main frame 4 (25) having a substantially U-shape and a corner portion formed in an arc shape, and a main frame 4 (25).
The lower left frame 6 (lower right frame 27) connected to both ends of (25), the main frame 4 (25) and the lower left frame 6
(27), three vertical bones 8 (29) fixed in the vertical direction on the frame surface, and the inside of the vertical bones 8 (29) (the suspended or mounted side of the transported object). ) And a multi-panel 11 (32) in which a plurality of long holes 12 (33) are formed. The upper corner portion of one side frame 3 (24) may be formed in a rectangular shape instead of an arc according to the purpose of use. or,
The number of vertical bones 8 to be used may be determined according to the strength of the side frame 3, and the multi-panel 11 may be stretched over the entire surface of the side frame 3. The mounting table 50 is rotatably fixed to the rear frame body 15 via the rotating hinge 52, and can be rotated upward and held on the rear frame body 15. The mounting table 50 is attached as needed. That is, there is no need for unnecessary cases.

FIG. 3 shows the multi-panel shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, (A) is a partially omitted front view, and (B) is a II of (A).
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II, and FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line III-III of FIG. The multi-panel slots 12 and 33 are provided in three rows in the longitudinal direction of the multi-panels 11 and 32, and each row has 17 slots (or steps). As shown in the cross-sectional view of (B) or (C), a rising h is formed in a direction from one surface 37a of the multi-panel 11, which is a hanging or placing side of the transported object, to the other surface 37b. Because
When hanging the hanger beam, it is advantageous in terms of strength. The dimensions of the long holes 12 and 33 are 70 mm in length and 31 m in width.
m, start-up h = 7.5 mm, and plate thickness is 2.5 mm. The multi-panels 11 and 32 are advantageous in that the long holes are formed and formed from the extruded shape of the aluminum alloy because the bending work (the mounting pieces 11a, 11b, 32a, and 32b) on both sides is not required. , Can also be formed from a rolled plate.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. The main frame 4 of one side frame has a hollow cross section, and has a step 36 in a part thereof, and the step 36 is arranged toward the outside of the frame. Further, the end of the main frame 4 is inserted into a fitting hole formed in the lower left frame 6, and is fixed by fixing means 35 such as blind rivets, bolts and nuts. The upper ends of the three vertical bones 8 are fixed to the main frame 4 by fixing means 80 such as two blind rivets, respectively.
The lower end is inserted and fixed in a fitting hole formed in the lower left frame 6, but is not limited to this, and may be fixed via a bracket or fixed by welding. Multi panel 1
1 is fixed to the vertical bone 8 by fixing means such as a blind rivet via the mounting pieces 11a and 11b shown in FIG.

5A and 5B show the rear frame of the folding carrier shown in FIG. 1, wherein FIG. 5A is a rear view, FIG. 5B is a front view of a connecting portion between the main frame and the transverse bone, and FIG. (D) shows a front view of a connecting portion between the main frame and the vertical bone, and (E) shows a cross-sectional view of (D). As shown in FIG. 5A, the rear frame 15
Has a substantially U-shaped main frame 16 and a plurality of vertical bones 20 and a plurality of horizontal bones 21 provided in a lattice shape. FIG.
As shown in (B) and (C), the main frame 16 and the transverse bone 2
One end is fixed by two blind rivets 22. As shown in FIGS. 5D and 5E, the main frame 16
The end of the vertical bone 20 is fixed by two blind rivets 22, and the intersection of the vertical bone 20 and the horizontal bone 21 is also fixed by one blind rivet 22. In addition, vertical bone 2
Numeral 0 is a hollow cross-section member as shown in (E), and the vertical bones 8 and 29 have the same cross-sectional shape.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a fixing connector for connecting one of the side frames and the rear frame of the folding carrier shown in FIGS. The main frame 4 of the one side frame 3 and the main frame 16 of the rear frame 15 are connected at right angles to the L shape by two upper and lower fixed connecting members 55 (FIGS. 1 and 2) and do not rotate. The fixed connecting member 55 is a fixing metal member 55a formed of two aluminum alloy extruded members having a symmetrical cross section in the left-right direction. Has been concluded. The fixing bracket 55a is not limited to the extruded shape member, and may be formed by bending a plate material.

FIG. 7 shows a rotary connecting member between the rear frame of the folding transport vehicle shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the other side frame, and FIG.
(B) is a sectional view of the rotation promoting member. The main frame 16 of the rear frame 15 and the main frame 25 of the other side frame 24 are rotatably connected by two upper and lower rotary connecting members 60 (FIG. 1). The rotating connecting member 60 is a fixing member 60a formed of two aluminum alloy extruded members having a symmetrical cross section in the left-right direction. It is fastened at 62.
The fixing bracket 60a is not limited to the extruded member, and may be formed by bending a plate member.

Further, the main frame 25 of the other side frame 24
A rotation promoting member 68 shown in FIG. 7B is provided between the second side frame 24 and the fixing bracket 60 a, and the other side frame 24 rotates inward until it is substantially parallel to the rear frame 15. Rotation promoting member 68
Is formed along the outer surface of the main frame 25 of the other side frame, has an opening 69 in a part thereof, and is formed of a synthetic resin having a small friction coefficient, for example, a silicon-based resin. The main frame 16 of the rear frame and the fixing bracket 60a are fixed so as not to rotate.

FIGS. 8A and 8B show the hanger beam used in FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein FIG. 8A is an overall front view, and FIG.
V-IV line sectional view, (C) is a perspective view of the slide hook,
(D) is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of a slide hook and a belt. This hanger beam 38 is shown in Japanese Patent Application No. 9-222332 previously filed by the present applicant,
As shown in (B), in a cross section having two hollow portions 39d and 39e, a beam main body 39 formed of an extruded member of an aluminum alloy, and a long hole of a multi-panel provided at one end of the beam main body 39 Fixed hook 40 to be locked to 12
The movable hook 41 provided at the other end of the beam main body 39 and engaged with the long hole 33 of the multi-panel, and the hook 83 for suspending an object to be transported are prevented from being detached during transportation or transportation. It has a holding pipe 43 and two arms 44 for rotating the holding pipe 43 about the support shaft 39 a of the beam main body 39.

Further, the outer surface of the holding pipe 43 is formed with irregularities 43a to prevent the hook 83 from slipping and to facilitate turning by hand. Back side 39b of beam body 39
Is formed with a dovetail groove 39c.
Inside, a slide hook 45 shown in (C) is slidably fitted two or three. A belt 46 is hung on the slide hook 45, and the belt 46 is held by the beam main body 39 and the holding pipe 4 with the hook 83 held down by the holding pipe 43.
3 so that the hook 83 does not come off.

Further, irregularities 39f are also formed on the inner surface of the hollow portion 39d of the beam main body 39, and the irregularities 39f are used to rotate the fixed hooks 40 and the movable hooks 41 so that the locking portions 42 are on the lower side. Has been prevented. Movable hook 41
Is movable by a predetermined distance in the axial direction of the beam main body, and is constantly urged in the direction of arrow 47 by an elastic material such as a spring. The overall length of the hanger beam is the same as the distance between the two multi-panels 11, 32.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the folding carrier of FIGS. 1 and 2 in a folded state. In order to obtain the folded state as shown in FIG. 9, if there is the mounting table 50, first, the mounting table 50 is rotated about the support shaft of the rotating hinge 52 shown in FIG. And then the other side frame 2
4 is rotated inward to be set substantially parallel to the rear frame 15 and folded. By the way, casters 70a to 70d
Are respectively attached to the mounting seats 71a to 71d, the mounting seat 71a is mounted on the one side frame 3, the mounting seat 71b is mounted on the other side frame 24, and the mounting seat 71c is mounted on the one side frame 3 and the rear frame. The mounting seat 71d is fixed to the rear frame 15 with bolts, nuts, and the like. In the case of this embodiment, the four casters 70a to 70d are free wheels, and the front two casters 70a and 70b have stoppers for stopping the rotation of the wheels, but the present invention is not limited to this. One on the rear side may be a fixed wheel, and the other three may be free wheels.

In order to stop the opening of the front lower side of the folding carrier 1, a projection 51 provided on the lower side of the mounting table 50 is
The holes 72 formed in the mounting seats 71a and 71b (the mounting seat 71
(The b side is not shown).

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the nesting state of the folding cart shown in FIGS.
Although the case of three vehicles is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of folding vehicles 1 can be stacked.

The folding carrier 1 according to the present embodiment having the above-described structure operates as follows. That is, the multi-panel 1
1 and 32 and the hanger beam 38, the movable hook 41 of the hanger beam is locked in, for example, the long hole 33 of the multi-panel, and the beam body 39 is connected to the multi-panel 11
Side, the movable hook 41 of the hanger beam is extended, and the fixed hook 40 is inserted into the multi-panel elongated hole 12.
Can be locked. Next, the holding pipe 43 of the hanger beam is raised, and a hook 83 of a clothing crest on which clothes are hung is hung on the beam body 39, and the holding pipe 43 is hung.
3 is lowered, and then the belt 46 of the slide hook is wound so that the hook 83 does not come off. In this state, the folding transport vehicle 1 is placed on a truck distributed by a clothing manufacturer, and further transported to a department store or the like while hanging the clothing. Arrive at the destination department store, etc.
It can be displayed or displayed in the store as it is. By doing so, it is possible to save the trouble of directly lowering the objects to be conveyed one by one, and it is possible to carry or convey efficiently. According to the folding transport vehicle 1, there is no need to use a dedicated truck, and for example, a wing truck may be used. On the return trip, other luggage can be loaded on the mounting table 50 instead of being empty.

Further, the multi-panels 11, 32 in which a plurality of slots 12 and 33 are formed can lock the hanger beam 38 at the position of the optimum slot according to the type and size of the load. This allows the transported object to be suspended and transported or transported elastically and efficiently. Also, the multi-panel 11
Is formed in the direction from one surface 37a to the other surface 37b, so that the long holes 12, 33 are formed in a smooth curve from the one surface 37a to the other surface 37b, and the hanger beam 38 makes it easier to insert the fixed or movable hooks. Also, the rigidity of the multi-panel is increased. The folding transport vehicle 1 of the present embodiment can transport or transport the transported object by suspending it, and, by providing the mounting table 50 on the folding transport vehicle, also mounts another transported item and simultaneously transports or transports it. You can do it.

The frames 3, 2 including the multi-panel
4. Since the rear frame 15, the hanger beam 38, the mounting table 50, and the like are formed of an aluminum alloy, they are more corrosion-resistant and lighter than steel. The reduced weight reduces the energy required for transportation or transportation, is easy to handle, and is clean and beautiful. In particular, when the loading capacity of a truck or the like is limited, there is an advantage that the load can be increased as compared with steel. In the food and medical fields, aluminum alloys are superior due to the problem of rust. The extruded shape of the aluminum alloy is used after surface treatment, but may be a plate depending on the shape.

Further, in the folding carrier according to the present embodiment, since the rotation promoting member 68 is used for the rotation connecting member 60, the other side frame 24 rotates smoothly and no noise is generated.

[0035]

According to the folding transport vehicle of the present invention, the transported object can be elastically and efficiently suspended and transported or transported according to the type and size of the transported object, and the handling can be performed. Easy and simple.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a folding carrier according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of one of the side frames of the folding transport vehicle of FIG. 1 as viewed from the inside.

3A and 3B show a multi-panel used in the folding cart shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein FIG. 3A is a partially omitted front view, and FIG.
FIG. 2C is a sectional view taken along the line II-II, and FIG. 3C is a sectional view taken along the line III-III in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 shows a rear frame of the folding cart shown in FIGS.
Is a rear view, (B) is a front view of a connecting portion between a main frame and a horizontal bone,
(C) is a cross-sectional view of (B), (D) is a front view of a connecting portion between the main frame and the vertical bone, and (E) is a cross-sectional view of (D).

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a fixing connector of one of the side frames and the rear frame of the folding cart shown in FIGS.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are cross-sectional views of a turning connection member between the rear frame body and the other side frame body of FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view and FIG. ,.

FIGS. 8A and 8B show a hanger beam used in the folding cart shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein FIG. 8A is an overall front view, and FIG.
V-IV line sectional view, (C) is a perspective view of the slide hook,
(D) is a perspective view which shows the attachment state of a slide hook and a belt.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the folding carrier of FIGS. 1 and 2 in a folded state.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a nesting state of the folding cart shown in FIGS.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 folding carrier 3 one side frame 11 multi panel (perforated plate) 12 long hole (hole) 15 rear frame 24 other side frame 32 multi panel (perforated plate) 33 long hole (hole) 38 Hanger beam (hanging means) 50 Mounting table (mounting shelf) 70a to 70d Caster (wheel)

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A three-sided frame surrounded by a frame, one side of the three-sided frame forming one side thereof, and a middle of the three-sided frame forming a substantially right angle to the one side frame. And the other side frame body, which forms the other side of the three-sided frame body, is rotatably provided on the rear frame body, and is folded substantially parallel to the rear frame body. A folding transport vehicle provided with wheels at the lower portion for transporting an article to be transported, wherein the one side frame and the other side frame have a perforated plate provided with holes provided on a frame surface thereof; A folding transport vehicle comprising: a frame and a suspending means for suspending the object to be transported, the ends of which are respectively engaged with holes of a perforated plate of the frame and the other side frame. 2. The folding carrier according to claim 1, wherein the perforated plate has a plurality of the holes formed therein. 3. The folding transport vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a mounting shelf on which the transported object is mounted. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the three frames, the perforated plate, the hanging means, and the shelf is formed of an aluminum alloy material. Folding transport vehicle.