SK369392A3 - Pallet - Google Patents

Abstract

A pallet (10) having at least two sections (12, 14, 16, 18) has interlocking means (36, 38) for joining the sections together, the interlocking means comprising knuckles (36, 38) on sections which mate to receive a releasable locking member (74).

Description

The invention relates to a pallet consisting of at least two parts provided with detachable means interlocking to join said parts together.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Pallets consisting of several parts connectable to each other are known. These pallets are used to carry loads that are to be moved by forklift trucks, especially when only part of the load is to be moved from place to place. Such a pallet is known, for example, from U.S. Pat. No. 3,650,224. While the various pallet parts can be attached to one another by detachable interlocking means, there is no suitable securing means available in this solution so that their parts can be disassembled when lifting and transporting the pallet. apart.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The above-mentioned drawbacks are overcome by a pallet consisting of at least two parts provided with detachable means for interconnecting said parts together, according to the invention, which consists in that each part consists of an upper load-bearing floor with a basic support member, hinged elements forming a unit with at least one side of the upper load-bearing floor and spaced along its periphery, and from hinged elements integral with the base support member and spaced along it on the side adjacent said side of the upper load-bearing floor, wherein the hinge elements on the first pallet member are spaced apart sliding into corresponding hinged elements on the second pallet part, and the hinged elements are adapted to receive a removable securing element when inserted into each other, wherein the parts are joined together to form a rigid integrated platform when engaging Tovacov element passes through the hinge elements of the first and second parts of the pallet.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the pallet consists of at least two parts provided with detachable means interlocking to join said parts together, wherein it is the object of the invention that each part consists of an upper bearing surface with feet located in each corner, each part provided with a first set hinged elements forming a unit with at least one side of the upper load-bearing floor spaced along the periphery of its surface and a second set of hinged elements integral with the base support member and located below said first set of hinged elements, the first and second hinged elements spaced from each other a spacing to allow for engagement with the hinge elements on the second pallet part, and the hinge elements are adapted to receive the removable locking element when they are inserted into each other, the parts being joined together to form a rigid integrated platform where the locking element OCHA diameter of d., .... kl oubovými elements of the first and second parts of the pallet.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, each part of the pallet is provided with a protrusion disposed in the center of the upper support surface and protruding from its surface to receive the hollow core of the roll positioned in a standing position on the upper support surface.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, each part is provided with feet adjacent to the base support members, the feet being located at each corner of said part.

Finally, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the hinge elements are provided with lugs for inserting the longitudinal locking rod in its assembled position.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a pallet according to the invention, composed of four interposed parts, FIG. 2 a view of one part of the pallet of FIG. 1, FIG. 4 shows a view of another embodiment of a pallet according to the invention composed of two parts, and FIG. 5 shows a view of one part of the pallet of FIG.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As shown in FIG. 1, the pallet 10 consists of four parts 12, 14, 16, and 181. All parts 12, 14, 16 and 18 are substantially identical and each have an upper load-bearing floor 20, 22, 24. and 26 and the feet 21.23.25.28,30,32 and 34 provided in the corners of each part 20, 22, 24. and 26.

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Part 12 is shown in more detail in Fig. 2. Along the periphery of the floor surface of the upper support 20 are spaced apart hinge elements 36, 36 ¹ and 36 ¹ '. Similar knuckles 38,38 'and ^{1 1} 38 are disposed along one side of the bars 40 adjacent articulated elements 36,36' and 36 '', 38,38 'and 38''are provided with a mesh 42.42' and 42 ''. 44.44 'and 44'', in which locking or locking elements in the form of locking bars 76 are inserted. The parts 14.16.18 are also provided with the same hinged elements with eyes.

As shown in Fig. 1, the parts 12,14,16,18 have apertures 46,48,50.52. which are wide enough to allow the forks to be retracted. Bulbs 54., 56., 58. and 59 have bevelled outer and inner surfaces, preferably at an angle of 45 °, to allow easy access and retraction of the forklift wheels.

The embodiments shown in the figures serve in particular for the transport of large film rolls. As shown in FIG. 1, protrusions 60.61,62 and 64 protrude from the surface of each piece 12, 14, 16 and 18. The open end of the core of each roll is mounted in an upright position on the respective projection 60,61,62 and 64, which thus it helps to position the roll on the pallet 10. Both the protrusions £ 0.61, 62 and 64 and the surface of the panels 12, 14, 16, 18. they are reinforced in the case of heavy goods transport. Other arrangements may be used to place the various shaped load on the pallet 10.

The supports 72 may be provided

As best shown in FIG. 2, the upper load-bearing floor 20 of the part 12 is provided with recesses 66.68 and 70 for receiving the corner supports 72. A triangular support 72 may be used, part of which is shown, or other embodiments carrying a cover plate (not shown). The cover plate is needed to protect the rolls positioned on the pallet 10 during loading and stacking. It is also possible to use a shrink foil which envelops the pallet 10, the rolls and the cover plate. A polymer film is suitable for this purpose.

FIG. 3 shows the pallet 10 in a partially unfolded state with only three parts 14, 16, 18. Through the loops 42 and 44 provided in the articulated elements 36 and 38, a locking rod 74 is shown, shown in a partially retracted state between the portions 16 and 18. The second locking rod 76 is also shown only partially retracted between the portions 14 and 18. the first locking rod 74, its bent end 78 is disposed in a groove 80 formed between the two portions 16 and 18. In a similar groove between the portions 14 and 18, the bent end of the second securing rod 76 is disposed.

According to another embodiment of the invention, the share of the pallet shown in Figure 4, wherein the pallet comprises two parts 82 and 84, the parts 82,82 are provided with hinge elements 86,86 'and 86 .88,88 ^11' and 88 '' spaced at at the intervals along the perimeter of the floor 90 and 92. To connect the two parts 82.84, a locking bar 94 is inserted into the respective meshes.

5, one part 82 is shown in more detail. In the portion 82 under the first set of hinge elements 86.86 ^'1 and 86', a second set of hinge elements 98,98 'and 98'', and that the bars on the support 100. After the assembly of the two parts 82,84. it is possible to insert the locking bar 94 through both the upper and lower sets of hinge elements 86 to 98 ''. The floor surface 102 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112 for positioning the hollow end of the film roll cores.

The pallets 10 according to the invention can be made of various materials. They can be molded from polymeric materials such as ABS resins, high density polyethylenes and polyesters. A particularly suitable material is a material that is recyclable. When pressing the pallets, it is possible to compress both the floor part and the bottom part, which is provided with lugs and feet, and then to connect them with suitable fasteners. Advantageously, the heels and lugs are pressed simultaneously as the abutting elements. However, the parts can of course also be molded as an integral whole. Various compression methods can be used.

While the invention has been elucidated by the specific embodiments shown, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art to make various changes and modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (8)

A pallet comprising at least two parts provided with detachable means for interconnecting said parts to each other, characterized in that each part consists of an upper load-bearing floor with a base support member, hinged elements integral with at least one side of the upper load-bearing base floor and spaced along its perimeter, and from hinged elements integral with the base support member and spaced along the side adjacent said side of the upper load-bearing floor, the hinged elements on the first pallet portion being spaced apart for insertion into corresponding hinged elements on the second pallet part and the hinged elements are adapted to receive a removable locking element when they are inserted into each other, the parts being joined together to form a rigid integrated platform when the locking element passes through the hinged elements first and second pallet parts. Pallet according to claim 1, characterized in that each part of the pallet is provided with a protrusion located in the center of the upper support surface and protruding from its surface, to receive the hollow core of the roll positioned in a standing position on the upper support surface. A pallet according to claim 1, wherein each part is provided with feet adjacent to the base support members, the feet being located at each corner of said part. A pallet according to claim 1, characterized in that the hinge elements are provided with meshes adapted to receive a long rod to secure the assembled parts. 5. A pallet consisting of at least two parts provided with detachable means for interconnecting said parts to each other, characterized in that each part consists of an upper bearing surface with feet located at each corner thereof, each part having a first set of hinge elements forming a unit with at least one side of the upper load-bearing floor and spaced along the periphery of its surface, and a second set of hinge elements forming a unit with a base support member disposed below said first set of hinge elements, the first and second sets of hinge elements spaced allowing the engagement with the hinge elements on the second pallet part, and the hinge elements are adapted to receive a removable locking element when inserted therein, wherein the parts are connected to each other to form a rigid integrated platform when the securing element extends to the by the element elements of the first and second pallet parts. Pallet according to claim 5, characterized in that each pallet part is provided with at least one protrusion protruding from the surface of the upper load-bearing floor to receive the hollow core of the roll placed in a standing position on the upper load-bearing floor. Pallet according to claim 5, characterized in that the beads are adjacent to the base members. A pallet according to claim 5, characterized in that the hinge pins are provided with loops adapted to receive a long rod to secure the assembled parts.