KR20050012253A - A system and method for creation of load units - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and system for the formation of an accumulation unit. The system comprises two or more stations 8-10, in which an accumulation unit 4 is formed. At the first station 8, one or more packages 1 are collected and placed to form the accumulation unit 4. Later at the station, the loading ledge 2 is added to the loading unit 4 and the strap 7 and / or stretch wrapping is wound around the loading unit 4.

Description

Formation method and system of redundancy unit {A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATION OF LOAD UNITS}

Today it is common to use pallets of various shapes and sizes as the basis for different redundancy units. The so-called EUR made of wood is used a lot. These pallets, which occupy a relatively large amount of space when stored, are heavy and can be difficult to handle. In addition, EUR pallets are generally reused, which means that they must be recovered without carrying any cargo. In order to avoid the drawbacks of conventionally used systems based on EUR pallets or other forms of pallets, it has been proposed that two or more smaller individual stacks or stacks can be used in place of EUR pallets or other pallets. .

The present invention relates to a system for the formation of a loading unit, more specifically a system based on two or more stations used to form the loading unit. Each accumulating unit is formed in one or more separate packages.

1A-1I show different accumulating units formed using the present invention.

2 shows a part of a system for forming an accumulation unit according to the present invention;

3 illustrates one embodiment of a system of the present invention in a schematic manner;

As the use of the accumulation register increases, the need for a suitable method and system for the formation of individual accumulation units is recognized.

The method and system for the formation of the integration unit should preferably meet a number of needs. Thus, one object is that the system and method should be relatively easily adaptable to both different levels of automation and the shape and size of the package forming each loading unit.

Another object is that systems and methods must be able to be formed, operated and maintained at a reasonable cost.

Another object is that systems and methods must function with different means of transportation.

According to the present invention a system for the formation of the accumulation unit is devised. The system includes two or more stations for forming the loading unit. In a method of using the system, the first station is used to collect and place one or more packages to form a suitable loading unit. Additionally, in the present preferred station, the loading ledge is placed on the loading unit and one or more straps and / or stretching wrappings are wound around the loading unit.

Upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will clearly see other objects and advantages of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The system and method of the present invention is based on the assumption that packages 1 of different sizes and shapes are used to form the accumulating unit 4. Although all of the illustrated packages 1 are of substantially rectangular shape, those skilled in the art will recognize that it is possible to form the integration unit 4 of a package having another general form.

The present invention is based on the use of a plurality of stations 8-10 in which the accumulation unit 4 is formed continuously. At the first station 8, one or more packages 1 are collected and arranged in the form of each desired finishing unit 4. In the second station 9, at least one accumulation ledge 2 is arranged at each of two opposing lower edges of the accumulation unit 4. In the third end station 10, the strap 7 and / or stretching lapping, etc., are wound one or more times around the accumulation unit 4 comprising the accumulation ledge 2.

The accumulating ledge 2 to be used is generally made of the kind described in PCT / DK / 00748 or any corresponding accumulating member. The accumulation ledge 2 has a substantially L-shaped cross section. The loading ledge 2 is disposed on the lower edge of the package or the like in such a way that a portion of each loading ledge 2 is disposed below the package and one or more portions along the sides of the package. The portion of the loading ledge 2 disposed below the package has a protrusion so that the lifting and / or transport means can slide under the package.

As an example, if the loading unit 4 is formed of a number of small packages 1, an additional station may be necessary. Thus, such additional stations may comprise stations in which sub-units each having an accumulation register 2 are formed (see FIGS. 1C and 1F). The western unit may be provided with a strap, but this is not necessary. Thereafter, a plurality of subunits proceed to the station for forming the finishing accumulation unit 4. It is also possible to have straps 7 and other stations for stretching wrapping. As shown in FIGS. 1G and 1H, when a large number of small packages 1 form the accumulation unit 4, a plate may be arranged on the bottom of the accumulation unit 4.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the package 1 and the loading unit can each be transported to and between the stations in a number of different ways. In addition, the different stations may be manual and / or automatic in whole or in part. As used herein, the expression "total automatic" means that all actual handling of the package 1 or of the loading unit 4 is performed by a machine, robot or the like which can be driven automatically or controlled by a person.

The package 1 is generally stored at some kind of wholesaler. The first station 8 is generally arranged in or near the wholesaler's back. At the first station 8, an appropriate number of packages 1 for collecting the accumulation unit are collected. The loading unit 4 of the present invention may be formed in one single package 1 or by a plurality of packages 1. The desired size of the finishing loading unit determines the number of packages 1 used for each individual loading unit 4.

In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the package 1 forming the accumulating unit 4 is collected on the conveyor 6. By the conveyor 6, the accumulation unit 4 is transferred to the second station 9. In the second station 9, the loading unit 4 is received by the machine 5, where each loading unit 4 is equipped with a loading ledge 2 in a somewhat automated form. In another embodiment, the load register 2 is installed in a more passive manner (not shown). The loading unit 4 with the loading ledge 2 is then transported away from the machine 5 by another conveyor 6. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the shape of the conveyor may vary, and thus, bands, belts, rollers, wheels, and the like may be used. Those skilled in the art will also appreciate that the loading unit 4 can be transferred to and from the machine 5 by any other suitable means such as industrial trucks, cranes, traverses and the like.

In the station 9 comprising the machine for the additional loading ledge 2, an appropriate number of loading ledges 2 are added to the loading unit 4. In Fig. 1, depending on the package size, sensitivity of the contents, etc., the number of the loading ledges 2 on each side may vary, and the loading ledges may be arranged on a number of different heights and widths within each loading unit 4 Is schematically shown.

After the machine 5 installs the loading ledge 2 in the loading unit 4, the loading unit is transferred to the third station 10. In the station 10, the redundancy unit is provided with a strap 7 and / or stretching lapping or the like. In general, machines well known in the art are used to install straps 7, stretching lapping, etc., on the loading unit 4. However, it is also possible to apply the strap 7, stretching lapping, etc. in a more passive manner.

When the accumulating unit 4 leaves the third station 10, they are ready for transportation in any suitable manner. Thus, the accumulation unit 4 is sent to a container, lorry, truck or some other means of transport.

Claims (11)

In the system for forming the accumulation unit 4, A system of forming an accumulating unit, characterized by at least two stations (8-10) in which the accumulating unit (4) is formed. The method of claim 1, The one station 8 comprises means for collecting one or more packages 1 and for arranging the package (s) 1 to form the desired loading unit 4. Forming system. The method according to claim 1 or 2, Said one station (9) is provided with means for installing at least two accumulation ledges (2) in said accumulation unit (4). The method of claim 3, The system of forming a stacking unit, characterized in that the number and arrangement of the stacking units (2) used are based on the size and shape of the package (1) for forming the stacking unit (4). The method according to claim 3 or 4, Said second station (9) comprises a machine (5) for placing said load register (2) in said load unit (4). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The one station 10 installs at least one strap 7 and / or stretching wrapping wrapped around the exterior of the loading unit 4, including the loading ledge 2, to each of the loading units 4. And a means for forming said system. In the method for forming the accumulation unit 4, At the first station (8), at least one package (1) is collected and arranged to form a loading unit (4). The method of claim 7, wherein The method of forming an accumulation unit, characterized in that the accumulation unit (4) formed at the first station (8) is provided with at least two accumulation registers (2) at the second station (9). The method of claim 8, At least one strap 7 and / or stretching lapping is wound at least once around the accumulation unit 4 comprising the accumulation ledge 2 at the third station 10. . The method of claim 9, A method of forming a unit of fire, characterized in that the finishing unit is transported by container, lorry, truck or other means of transport. The apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that the size of the loading unit 4 is adapted to the size of the container, truck, lorry or the like on which the loading unit 4 is to be loaded. Forming method.