SE1100701A1 - pallet System - Google Patents

Abstract

Pallet system (1) intended for use in moving and storing goods comprising at least one package (2) and at least a first support support spacer unit (4) and preferably a plurality of support support spacer units (4, 5, 6, 7) which are intended to be connected to the package (2), the package (2) of which comprises at least one layer of material. Unique to the present system is that the base support spacer units (4, 5, 6, 7) comprise at least a first abutment part (9) which is intended to be connected to the base (10) and at least a second abutment part (11) intended to be connected to packaging. (2) and at least one intermediate distance part (8) between the first abutment part (9) and the second abutment part (11), the abutment part (11) against the package (2) comprises at least a first connecting member (12) and at least one other connecting means (13) which are intended to be connected to the package (2) via at least one first bushing (18), opening, hole, slot or the like and connected to the package (2) via at least one second bushing (18), hole, slit or the like.

Description

the platform (or goods), for example by taping them, attaching them with self-adhesive material or the like. This causes problems such as, for example, extra work steps being added.

Prior art Devices for moving goods and storing goods are already known in a large number of different variants. For example, patent specification US5 1 93464 describes a variant of legs which are intended to be connected to a loading platform on which goods and the like are intended to be moved.

The construction differs greatly from the construction in accordance with the present patent application. For example, this construction is not intended to be connected to a material layer such as a cardboard or the like. Patent patent US57995 86 also shows and describes a loading platform with legs which can be connected or detached from the platform. The loading platform is intended to be used to create a distance to move goods with previously known constructions. The legs are connected to the platform by inserting a connecting part between at least two layers of material in the platform. The construction differs greatly from the construction in accordance with the present patent application. For example, this construction is not intended to be connected to a material layer such as a cardboard or the like.

Via the patent specification DE2128297 a device is described with legs which can be connected or disconnected from the platform. The construction differs greatly from the construction in accordance with the present patent application. For example, this construction is not intended to be connected to a material layer such as a cardboard or the like.

Via the patent specification US5 588374 a device is described with legs which can be connected or disconnected from the device. The construction differs greatly from the construction in accordance with the present patent application. For example, this construction is not intended to be connected to a material layer such as a cardboard or the like.

WO2006 / 097686 describes a variant of strip intended to form a distance between a load carrier and the substrate. The construction differs greatly from the construction in accordance with the present patent application.

None of the constructions according to the above patents solves all the technical problems that the present pallet system solves. Objects of the present invention The main object of the present invention is to provide a substantially improved system for handling and transporting goods and the like. Another purpose of the present patent application is to create a disposable pallet which can be manufactured and used cost-effectively. A further object of the present invention is to create a pallet system that is lighter than wooden return pallets. An even further object of the present invention is to create a pallet system that reduces the risk of spreading insect pests. Furthermore, a further object of the present patent application is to create a method for using the pallet system.

Brief description of the figures referred to in the following paragraphs In the following detailed description of the present invention, reference and references to the following figures will be made. These are briefly described in the following ur gur list. The embodiments exemplified in the figures are not limiting of the scope of protection of the present patent application. Note that the ur gures are schematic and that details can thus be omitted in them.

Figures 1 and 2 A-B show exemplary pallet systems in accordance with a first embodiment of the present patent application.

Figures 3 and 4 show a base support spacer unit in accordance with a first embodiment of the present patent application seen in perspective from above and seen in a side view, respectively.

Figure 5 shows an exemplary embodiment of the packaging.

Figures 6 and 7 show a backing support spacer unit in accordance with a second embodiment of the present patent application seen in perspective from above and seen in a side view, respectively.

Figures 8 and 9 show a base support spacer unit connected to a package seen in a cross section from the side.

Figures 10 and 11 show an alternative use of the packaging as a loading platform.

Detailed Description of the Invention Referring to the ur gures, a pallet system 1 (system) is shown in accordance with the present invention. The pallet system 1 is intended to be connected to at least one package (one unit) 2, in which goods and the like are intended to be placed, in connection with the use of systems for storage and transport of the goods. The packaging 2 is intended to completely or partially enclose or enclose the goods. The unit can also in its simplest embodiment consist of a loading platform with or without side edges or side pieces. The packaging 2 can for instance consist of a cardboard 3 or the like which comprises at least one material layer.

The system 1 comprises at least one first substrate supporting spacer unit 4 (alternative designations profile element or pallet foot) intended to be connected to the packaging 2. In the embodiment exemplified in the figures, the system comprises at least one first substrate supporting spacer unit 4, at least one second substrate supporting third spacer unit 5, 6 and at least a fourth substrate supporting spacer unit 7 connected to the package. In alternative embodiments, the number of base support spacer units may be fl or less than four.

Respective base support spacer units 4, 5, 6 and 7 comprise at least a first abutment part 8 (load supporting part), at least a first abutment part (base part) 9 against base 10 and at least a first abutment part (load-bearing surface) 11 against the package 2. Substrate means floor , ground, shelves, other pallet, any other surface or the like on which the respective substrate-supporting spacer unit is intended to support against when the packaging 2, with associated substrate-supporting spacer units, is not illuminated from the substrate.

Respective base support spacer units 4, 5, 6 and 7 comprise in the abutment part 11 against the package 2 at least one first connecting member 12 and at least one second connecting member 13. In the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, the abutment support spacer unit abutment part against the package also comprises at least a third connecting member 15 preferably also at least one fourth connecting member 16. In the case, the third and the fourth connecting members 15 and 16 each consist of at least one segment 17 projecting from the abutment part 11. The shape 17 of the protruding segment can vary greatly within the scope of the present patent application, but in In the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, the segment has a rectangular cross-section.

In a preferred embodiment of the present construction, the first connecting means and the second connecting means are intended to be connected to at least one opening 18 (such as a hole, a slot, a bushing or the like) each in the package 2. The number of openings 18 (holes, slots) may vary within the scope of protection of the present patent application. Each base support spacer unit is thus intended to be connected to a set of openings 18 (holes, slots or the like) in the packaging 2. The number of sets of openings 18 (holes, slots or the like) can vary within the scope of the opening tank. In a first embodiment of the present patent application, the connecting means are intended to be connected to the openings from the outside of the package 2 such as the carton or the like.

Preferably, the package 2 (such as the carton 3) is provided with openings 18 (holes or slots) in connection with the manufacture of the package. In alternative embodiments, it is conceivable for the package 2 to be provided with openings 18 (holes or slots) after manufacture thereof but before the substrate-supporting spacer units are connected to the package 2.

The first connecting means 12 comprises at least a first connecting part 19 and at least a second connecting part 20. The second connecting means 13 comprises at least a first connecting part 21 and at least a second connecting part 22. In the embodiment shown, the first connecting part extends from the plane of the abutment part 11. the second connecting part 22 extends from at least one side of the first connecting part 21 (preferably a distance from the end of the first abutment part). The first connecting part 21 and the second connecting part 22 form a cross-like shape. In the embodiment shown, the second connecting part 21 extends substantially perpendicularly from the abutment part 11. In alternative embodiments, the second connecting part can extend only on one side of the connecting member 13, preferably towards the package. The function of the second connecting part is shown in gures 8 and 9 where the connecting part 22 of the second connecting member 13 on its one side has been connected to the side of the package and the other side has been connected to a part of the package which forms a lid (or other closing part) to the package 2. which is folded down and locked against the second connecting part 22 with its other side.

The spacer part 8 is intended to connect at its one end 23 to, or be integrated with, the abutment part 9 (intended to abut against the ground or the like). At its other end 24, the spacer part 7 connects to, or is integrated with, the abutment part 11. The abutment part 11 is preferably intended to be connected to the underside of the package 2 or to another position suitable for the purpose on the unit.

The spacer part 8 comprises at least one outer wall 25 and preferably also at least one inner longitudinal wall 26 (inner wall in the spacer unit). The inner wall 26 preferably extends from the connecting part 9 to the connecting part 11. The spacer part 8 may also preferably comprise at least one intermediate plane (inner plane) 27 or the like which extends internally between the walls. The intermediate walls and the plan mean that the construction can be made both light and strong. The construction preferably also comprises an internal transverse wall.

The base support spacer unit (4) can be made of a number of conceivable materials. In a preferred embodiment, the substrate supporting spacer unit (4) is made of a biocomposite material. The biocomposite material may preferably comprise plastic material and wood flour or the like. Preferably, the plastic material may be some form of recycled plastic material.

Figure 5 shows an exemplary embodiment of the package 2 to an extent which is not limiting of the present invention. The package 2 consists of at least one material layer 28. The package 2 comprises a set of holes for each substrate-supporting spacer unit.

The abutment part 9, which is intended to constitute a contact surface against the substrate 10, is preferably provided with at least one surface structure 29 which prevents or makes it difficult for the goods to slip against the substrate in connection with transport or the like. The design of the surface structure can vary widely within the scope of the present inventive concept. For example, the surface structure may consist of grooves or the arm surface suitable for the purpose.

The gears also show that the base-supporting spacer unit 4 preferably comprises at least one protective groove 31 for conveyor belts 41. The protective groove 31 is intended to protect conveyor belts and the like in connection with the handling of the goods by a truck or the like. In the embodiments shown in the diagrams, the support support spacer unit 4 comprises at least a first protective groove 31 and at least a second protection groove 31. The protection grooves 31 are located on opposite sides (underside) of the abutment part 9. In alternative embodiments it is conceivable that the support support spacer unit 4 comprises protective grooves than two such as three, four, etc. The design of the protective groove 31 may vary within the scope of the present patent application. In the embodiment shown, however, the protective groove consists of a space which is delimited in three directions and is open in the fourth direction. One side of the protective groove may be constituted by the underside of the abutment part 11, the second and the third side may be constituted by protruding segments from the abutment surface 11 which at their free end may comprise transverse segments whereby the seeding segments may be T-shaped.

When using the system, the first connecting part 19 of the first connecting member 12 is initially inserted into at least one first opening, hole or slot in the package 2. When inserting the first connecting part 19 of the first connecting member 12 into the opening 18 (the slot, the hole), the surface of the support the abutment part of the spacer unit 11 is angled in relation to the plane of the package (horizontal plane). After the first connecting part 19 of the connecting member has been inserted into the opening 18 (the slot, the hole), the support support unit 4 is rotated towards the package 2. At the same time as the support support unit 4 is inserted towards the package 2, the second connecting member 13 is inserted simultaneously. the third connecting means 15 and the fourth connecting means 16 into openings in the package 2. After the connecting means in the support device 4 have been inserted into the openings (slots, holes) in the package, the support device is connected to the package.

After the first support device has been connected to the packaging, the other support devices are connected to the packaging. The number of substrate support devices connected to the package may vary within the scope of the present patent application.

Figures 6 and 7 show a second embodiment of a base-supporting spacer unit. In this variant of base support spacer unit, at least one of the connecting means comprises a hinge 32 or the like, which allows the connecting means which can be lowered towards the packaging and extended to another part of the connecting means. The trail may consist of a suitable trail previously known for the purpose or consist of a trail in accordance with the guidelines. The joint 32 can form an integral part of the connecting member. For example, the joint 32 may consist of the material in a part 33 of the connecting member being thinner than the other material. The thinner material in the joint means that a function such as in "walking plastic" is achieved. The construction also comprises at least one locking device 34 with which a locking of the substrate-supporting distance unit can take place to the packaging. The locking device 34 can be constituted by the locking device shown in the boxes or the arm suitable for the purpose, which allows a quick-locking function.

When using this variant of the support support unit, the first connecting member is inserted into the first opening (slot, hole), after which the second connecting member (comprising the joint 32 and the first locking member (part) 36 of the locking device) is inserted into the second opening (the hole). , slits). After the articulated part 37 of the second connecting part has been inserted into the opening 18, the articulated part 37 is folded down towards the upper side of the material layer in the package 2. When the articulated part is nerve-folded, the first locking means 36 (included locking device 34) and a second locking means 38 (included in the locking device 34) which via an opening 18 (slot, hole) extends from the abutment part 11 wholly or partly via the opening 18 through the material layer of the package 2. Through the construction, the substrate-supporting spacer unit is connected to the packaging in a reliable manner. The reading can take place temporarily or permanently.

In alternative embodiments, it is conceivable that the packaging consists of some other suitable packaging, packaging, load carrier or the like for the purpose. The carton may further comprise at least one other material layer suitable for the purpose.

In an alternative embodiment of the present system, packaging is used which can be folded. In this embodiment, the packaging can, for example, consist of some variant of a carton or the like. In the embodiments, the side pieces of the package (carton) and any lid parts can be folded against the bottom layer of the carton and thereby form a plane (platform of the folded carton). It is conceivable that at least one additional layer of material is added to the adjacent carton (platform). The additional material layer may consist of a layer of cardboard or the like. It is further conceivable that the additional material layer (or material layers) consists of a metal layer such as at least one sheet of steel, aluminum or other metal or alloy of metals suitable for the purpose. It is further conceivable that the additional material layer consists of a variant of lid (box, casing) or the like which is lowered over all or parts of the plane (platform) consisting of the folded cardboard (packaging).

In the execution form, the system will function as a pallet l without a collar. With the side pieces folded up, the system works as a pallet with a side collar.

Figure 12 shows an alternative embodiment where the system comprises a lid 39 or the like.

The lid 39 preferably comprises at least one positioning device 40 for support units (included in a second pallet (pallet system) which is placed on top of the lid 39 (included in the first pallet (pallet system)). The positioning device 40 may consist of a cavity, a rim or the like in which the abutment part 9 of the support unit (on a second load system) which is placed on top of the first pallet system, is connected or placed.

In the detailed description of the present invention, construction details may be omitted which are obvious to a person skilled in the art in the field of the method and the device. Such obvious construction details are included to the extent required for a proper function to be obtained for the present pallet system. Although some preferred embodiments have been shown in more detail, variations and modifications of the method and apparatus may be apparent to those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. All such modifications and variations are considered to fall within the scope of the appended claims. For example, it is conceivable that one or more of the holes or slots are omitted. It is further conceivable that tape, glue or other adhesive or adhesive material is used to permanently or temporarily fix the lower leg supporting spacer unit to the package. It is further conceivable that the unit 2 comprises at least one or fl your reinforcements, reinforcing material layers or the like. The reinforcements may, for example, be located adjacent to the connection points of the ground support distance units to the unit 2. In an alternative description, the system may comprise at least a first distance unit 4 and where the ground support distance units 5, 6 and 7 are defined as a second ground support unit 5. support unit 5 and they are som niered as a fourth support unit 5.

Advantages of the invention The present invention achieves a number of advantages. The most obvious is that a more cost-effective pallet system, where the pallet is directly integrated with the packaging, is obtained. Another advantage of the present invention is that the substrate support units can be connected to the packaging without the need for tape or the like. A further advantage of the present construction is that its size can be varied in a large number of sizes where the goods themselves constitute the pallet size. The construction also entails a significant weight saving in relation to existing variants of return pallets and the like. The construction also entails a reduced risk of spreading pests in relation to wooden return pallets.

Claims (1)

Claim system 1. Pallet system (1) intended for use in the transport and storage of goods comprising at least one package (2) and at least a first substrate-supporting spacer unit (4) and preferably a number of substrate-supporting spacer units (4, 5, 6, 7) which are intended to be connected to the package (2), the package (2) of which comprises at least one material layer, characterized in that the base-supporting spacer units (4, 5, 6, 7) comprise at least a first abutment part (9) which is intended to be connected to the base. (10) and at least one second abutment part (11) intended to be connected to the package (2) and at least one, between the first abutment part (9) and the second abutment part (11), intermediate spacer part (8), the abutment part (11) of which the package (2) comprises at least one first connecting member (12) and at least one second connecting member (13) which are intended to be connected to the package (2) via at least a first bushing (18), opening, hole, slot or the like and so on. tilted to the package (2) via at least a second bushing (18), holes, slits or the like. Pallet system (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the support support spacer unit comprises at least a third connecting member (15) and a fourth connecting member (16) with which the support support spacer unit via at least a third opening (18) and a fourth opening ( 18) is connected to the packaging. Pallet system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the package (2) consists of, or comprises, at least one carton (3) or the like. Pallet system (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the connecting means of the base support distance unit (4) comprises at least one joint (32) or the like, and at least one locking device (34) with which the base support unit (4) can be locked to the packaging (2). Pallet system (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base-supporting spacer unit (4) comprises at least one protective groove (31) for straps or the like. Pallet system (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pallet system comprises at least one lid (32), with at least one positioning device (33), on which a second pallet system can be placed and positioned. Pallet system (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the substrate-supporting spacer unit (4) is made of a biocomposite material. Pallet system (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the biocomposite material consists of recycled plastic and wood flour. Method for using a pallet system according to at least one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by at least one and preferably a number of substrate-supporting spacer units (4) are connected to the packaging. Method according to claim 9, characterized in that at least one of the base-supporting spacer units (4) is locked to the package with at least one locking means.