WO2011098196A1

WO2011098196A1 - Large load carrier

Info

Publication number: WO2011098196A1
Application number: PCT/EP2011/000060
Authority: WO
Inventors: Richard Kellerer; Reinhard Lorenz
Original assignee: Schoeller Arca Systems Gmbh
Priority date: 2010-02-12
Filing date: 2011-01-10
Publication date: 2011-08-18
Also published as: CN202717108U; DE202010002290U1; DE112011100507A5

Abstract

The invention relates to a large load carrier (1) for accommodating and transporting items, goods, or the like, comprising a rectangular, in particular pallet-like bottom (5) and in particular folding side walls (3, 4), wherein the large load carrier has at least one intermediate bottom, which can be arranged between the side walls at a distance from the bottom, and wherein the intermediate bottom (6) has pins (8) and/or openings (15) for receiving pins on at least two opposite edge sides (11, 12) so that the intermediate bottom can be fastened to at least two opposite internal sides (14) of the side walls by means of a plug-in connection comprising the pins and the openings.

Description

ßladungsträger

The invention relates to a large load carrier for receiving and transporting goods, goods or the like. according to the preamble of claim 1.

For the transport of particular piece goods pallets, in particular Europool pallets or Euro pallets are often used, which are usually in standard sizes in the trade. Such pallets are formed from a flat pallet deck for the cargo intake and arranged on the bottom support legs or skids. Frequently, such pallets also have side walls, which are arranged along the outer edges of the floor and are designed to be foldable, for example.

For the transport of industrial goods, goods or loose general cargo more and more large load carriers are used, which are constructed in the manner of containers. Such large load carriers, which are also referred to as large containers, usually have dimensions of 800x600 mm and above, in particular about 1200x800 mm, 1200x 1000 mm and 1200x 1600 mm, these being standard dimensions. However, the height of such large load carriers ultimately depends on the desired absorption capacity. A usual height calculated from the footprint of the large load carrier on the ground to the upper edge of the side walls is 1000 mm, but this is not limiting. Such large load carriers are voluminous and thicker designed thicker than smaller containers and heavier overall, so that the transport of the filled large load carriers usually only mechanically, in particular by forklifts and der- same can take place. In the prior art such large load carriers are known, such. Ex. The DE 10 2004 049 201 AI.

The known large load carriers have the disadvantage that goods, industrial packaged goods or the like. Loose are kept inside the container and slip in a shock or during the transport. It may therefore happen that the cargo is damaged or destroyed. Frequently, a separate separation of the parts is also desirable in the supply of individual components or mounting parts. In order to be able to find, remove and assign the parts quickly and easily, they are packed individually or in groups. A systematic assembly of the items is thus facilitated. For suppliers, for example in the automotive industry, it is advantageous to provide pre-sorted and neatly stored parts for final assembly. This is especially true for so-called right and left parts for final assembly, which must be installed together accordingly. Often, this object is achieved by appropriate packaging, so that, for example, screws, small parts and the like. Packaged separately from larger components of or to be mounted objects. Often, plastic films or cardboard boxes are used, which often leads to additional costs for production costs and is not in the sense of environmentally friendly packaging of industrial goods. Furthermore, there are other solutions, such as the use of several large load carriers with the content of sorted components. Here, however, there is a disadvantage that more space for the storage and transport of the respective large load carrier needed and often the actually available interior is not fully utilized.

The invention is therefore based on the object to provide the highest possible flexibility in the arrangement of parts inside a large load carrier, wherein the parts can be stored reliably and the system preferably can be set up and dismantled without tools and easily offset, and this can also be extended as desired. In this case, the function of a room divider should be met, which should be easy to assemble and disassemble as a whole and cost-effectively.

This object is achieved by the features contained in the characterizing part of claim 1, wherein advantageous embodiments and expedient developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

According to the invention, the large load carrier made of plastic on at least one intermediate floor, which can be inserted by means of plug-in elements in the form of pins between the side walls. Thus, at least two separate areas are formed in the large load carrier and, for example, so-called right-hand parts of left-hand parts, which are required in the final assembly in industry, can be stored and transported separately in a container. In this case, either pins are arranged on at least one, preferably on two opposite edge sides of the intermediate floor or of the divider and / or openings are provided, in which the pins can be inserted. As a result, the intermediate floor can be installed quickly and easily by means of plug-in connections in the large load carrier. The installation of the false floor is possible without additional tools. Preferably, the pins are provided on the intermediate bottom and the openings on the inside of the side walls. This is particularly suitable for containers with hinged side walls. The pins can be formed integrally with the intermediate bottom. The opposing openings on the inside of the side wall are at the same height (measured from the footprint of the large load carrier from the bottom) to each other, so that the intermediate plate lies on a horizontal or parallel to the bottom of the large load carrier. In an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the intermediate plate is integrally formed with the arranged on the edge sides pins, whereby time during assembly is saved, since the pins need not be inserted in a previous step in the openings on the outer edges of the intermediate plate.

In another embodiment, the pins and the divider are formed as individual parts. The pins can then be inserted either in the openings on the intermediate layer or the openings on the inside of the side wall. There is an advantage in that the number of pins can be varied, i. that not all the holes must be used and more or fewer pins can be used as needed. Also, the pins can first be inserted into the insertion openings on the inside of the side wall, so that only in a next step, the intermediate layer is placed on the pins mounted in the side wall.

Advantageously, the pins are secured in the openings on the outer edge of the false floor by snug fit or with adhesives, so that the at least one intermediate layer is stably inserted between the side walls. Another advantage is that the pins do not fall out during disassembly of the intermediate layer, since they are firmly fixed in the openings.

The pins are formed with a circular cross section and fit into the appropriate holes in the correct shape.

The pins or the openings, which are arranged on the outer edges or edge sides of the intermediate bottom, can have a uniform spacing from one another. However, this is not absolutely necessary. Preferably, the gege Overlying openings on the inside of the side wall with the same distance from each other as the pins or the openings on the outer edge of the intermediate bottom. Also, in comparison to the number of openings on the intermediate floor, a higher number of holes can be on the side wall and vice versa, which are either used depending on use or remain unused. The pins are preferably made of plastic, but may also be made of other materials, such as metal.

Preferably, the openings on the side wall or the intermediate bottom are formed as a blind bore, so that they are not visible from the outside. The openings on the divider edge side are provided centrally and preferably extend on a parallel line to the surface of the intermediate bottom. The depth of two opposing bores of the intermediate bottom and the inside surface of a side wall preferably corresponds to a pin length. In a single-walled side wall, the depth of the blind bore is such that a sufficient residual wall thickness is present.

In another embodiment, the pin openings on the inner surface of the side wall are arranged one above the other in rows and in alignment. Preferably, the same distances of the individual holes are provided to each other. Since different divider systems are possible and they can be adapted to the respective load weight, different pin widths and lengths, as well as opening depths and widths can be provided.

Advantageously, a multiplicity of the vertical rows are arranged parallel to one another, preferably at regular intervals. If more parallel juxtaposed plug-in elements can be used to connect the intermediate floor to the side wall, the divider system becomes more stable and heavy Loads can be safely transported. In particular, a load distribution is given to the plug-in elements, so that pins run less risk of breaking.

In an alternative embodiment, the vertical row of openings may extend over the entire height of the side wall. However, the side wall door area is excluded, so that not a plug connection makes it difficult to open the door. When opening a side wall door arranged on the side wall, it is possible, for example, to access the upper or lower space or even several superimposed spaces. This can be particularly advantageous if controls are necessary and if possible all subjects should be inspected. However, it is also possible only to allow access to a arranged in the upper region of the large load carrier tray on the side wall door. Consequently, the lower area can not be accessed until a side wall is opened.

Advantageously, the divider is adjustable in height, preferably over the height of the entire side wall. After installation of one or more dividers creates a different number of volumes or spaces or compartments in the interior of the large load carrier. The individual volumes can be changed due to the height adjustability of the divider and can additionally be increased or decreased by reducing or increasing the number of divisors. Due to the height-adjustable property of the false floor of the large load carrier receives a high flexibility, in particular it can be adjusted depending on the requirements. Preferably, the surface of the false bottom is formed so that a non-slip surface with a frictional resistance arises and the parts which rest on the divider do not slip.

Since the large load carrier of the present invention has side wall doors, another embodiment may be such that the side wall pin Openings are arranged below the lower edge of the side wall door. The inside of the side wall door has no pin openings, only the inner surface of the remaining side wall. Particularly advantageous in this embodiment of the invention, the arrangement of the divider in the large load carrier interior, which is such that the lower edge of the side wall door closes with the surface of the divider. This allows direct access to the room or rooms located behind the side wall door. The divider can also be placed somewhat lower, ie have a certain distance from the lower edge of the side wall door. In this arrangement, falling out of the internally mounted parts is hardly possible, so that this configuration is particularly advantageous for small parts.

In an alternative embodiment, the large load carrier on at least one of the side walls on a handle opening, which is preferably below the side wall door but can also be arranged in the region of the side wall door. The intermediate bottom is arranged in this embodiment below or above the handle opening, so that the handle is not blocked by a, lying at the same height as the handle opening, liner. If the handle opening is located below the side wall door, the intermediate bottom is preferably arranged between the lower edge of the side wall door and the handle opening.

In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the side walls of the large load carrier are double-walled. In each case, these comprise an inner side wall part and an outer side wall part, wherein a closed cavity is formed between the two side wall parts. The pins are inserted during assembly of the intermediate wall in a through hole or through hole in the inner side wall part and lead into a chamber located behind the inner side wall part. This chamber is from the cavity, which is between see the two side wall parts is separated and arranged comparatively narrow. The chamber is smaller in volume than the cavity. Thus, the divider system is also used in double-walled large load carriers, which are quite often used due to stability advantages. It is particularly advantageous here that when cleaning the large load carrier water passes through the opening only in the small-sized and separate chamber and thus can accumulate only a negligible amount in the separated chamber. This water can simply be dumped or otherwise removed from the chamber. Preferably, the boundary walls of the chamber at a distance of 3 to 10 mm, in particular 5 to 1 0 mm from the pin opening.

In the following embodiment, the installation of the intermediate layer is briefly described. Advantageously, the divider via an open side wall, which is, for example, unfolded or an open side wall door are inserted into the respective insertion openings on opposite side. Optionally, an insertion of the intermediate floor in two interconnected via corners side walls is conceivable. For this purpose, both opposite side walls or side wall doors are conveniently opened. It is advantageous to provide the pins as needed on the edge side surfaces, so that the intermediate floor can be easily inserted depending on the flap properties of the side walls or arrangement of the side wall doors. There are also deviating from the above possibilities solutions for the installation of the intermediate layer possible.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a schematic sectional view of a large load carrier from the

Perspective of two open sidewalls, 2 shows a schematic sectional view of a large load carrier from the perspective of two closed side walls,

Fig. 3 is a schematic sectional view of a large load carrier with two

False floors from the perspective of two open side walls,

Fig. 4 shows a cross section of a double-walled side wall of the bulk load

carrier.

FIG. 1 shows a large load carrier 1 with a bottom 5 and support skids 7 arranged thereon. Two of the four side walls 3, 4 of the large load carrier 1, not shown completely here, are also shown, namely a longitudinal side wall 4 and an end side wall 3. The bottom 5 is pallet-like formed and has between the runners 7 engagement areas for the forks of forklifts. Furthermore, the large load carrier 1 of the present invention is equipped with side wall doors 2, which are arranged in the upper region of the side walls 3, 4. The side walls 3, 4 are connected by hinge hinges 10 to the bottom 5 and thus arranged foldable on the bottom 5. Inside the large load carrier 1 and between the side walls 3, 4, an intermediate layer 6, also called divider or intermediate floor, arranged so that the large load carrier 1 is divided into two spaces or compartments 25, 26 here. At the outer edges or edge sides 1 1, 12 of this intermediate layer 6 are pins 8 or openings 1 5, in which the pins 8 are inserted. The intermediate bottom 6 can be plugged into one or more of the side walls 3, 4 via these pins 8, which serve as plug-in elements. In Fig. 1, only the pins 8 of the outer edge 12 are shown, but it can also be pins disposed on the outer edge 1 1, wherein the distance is preferably uniform to each other. When using multiple divider 6 arise further storage or storage areas 25, 26. The so-called left parts, for example, in the automotive industry before assembly, for example, in the lower space 26 and right parts in the upper space 25 can be stowed. In Fig. 1, the side wall door is arranged so that the upper space via the side wall door or a cover, not shown here in a first step can be accessed. On the arranged under the intermediate layer 6 space can then be accessed in a second step, after opening the side wall 3, 4. When using a false floor 6 in this arrangement, the bulk carrier content is accessed in a systematic 2-step process. The parts stored in the large load carrier 1 or stowed parts are thus arranged systematically, with a quick and easy access to this is possible.

2, the large load carrier 1 is shown from the outside and from the perspective of a longitudinal side wall 4 and a front side wall 3. Again, only two of the four side walls 3, 4 are shown, which are arranged along the lower edge of the bottom 5. In addition, it can be seen in the outer view of the two side walls 3, 4 connecting elements 24 through which the side wall 3 is connected to the side wall 4 in the corners. These elements 24 may be latching or snap-action elements or the like. The side walls 3, 4 can thus be opened individually and opened or closed by means of the hinged hinge parts which connect the floor to the side wall 3, 4. In this illustration, a handle opening 22 is shown, which is arranged here below the side wall door 2. The side wall door is fastened via hinge hinge elements 23 to the side wall 3, 4 of the large load carrier 1 and secured to the upper edge of the side wall 3, 4 with a latching closure. The intermediate bottom 6 is only partially visible here and a pin 8 protrudes from the longitudinal outer edge 12. In Fig. 3, as in Fig. 1, primarily the interior of the large load carrier 1 is shown. In this case, two intermediate floors 6, one in the upper region and one in the lower region of the large load carrier 1 are arranged. Thus arise in the present large cargo carrier 1 three rooms or compartments 25, 26 for the storage of parts. Due to a multiplicity of openings 9 on the inner side 14 of the side walls 3, 4, additional intermediate floors 6 can be inserted, so that a plurality of spaces or compartments 25, 26 can be formed via the divider system. Also, the intermediate layers 6 shown here can be adjusted in height, so that the volume of space is variable.

As a further embodiment, a cross-sectional view of a double-sided side wall 3, 4 of a large load carrier 1 is shown in FIG. The side walls 3, 4 each have an inner wall part 19 and an outer wall part 1 8. The side wall portions define a cavity 21, which is preferably closed and filled with air. Furthermore, in the cross-sectional view, a pin 8 is shown, which is integrally formed with an intermediate bottom 6. This pin 8 is inserted through a passage opening 16 in a lying behind the Innenseitenwandteii 1 9 chamber 17, wherein the chamber 1 7 is limited with web-like ribs 20.

List of Reference Signs Large load carrier

Sidewall door

End wall

Longitudinal side wall

ground

Divider or intermediate layer or intermediate floor skids

pencils

Openings on the inside wall of the hinge hinge hinges

frontal outer edge

longitudinal outer edge

Outside of the side wall

Inside of the side wall

Openings on the outer edge

Through opening

chamber

Outer wall portion

Inner wall part

ribs

cavity

grip opening

Joint hinge elements

fasteners

Room or compartment

Claims

claims

1. Large load carrier (1) for receiving and transporting goods, goods or the like comprising a rectangular, in particular pallet-like bottom (5) and in particular hinged side walls (3, 4),

characterized in that

the large load carrier has at least one intermediate bottom (6) which can be arranged at a distance from the ground between the side walls (3, 4), and that the intermediate bottom (6) has at least two opposite edge sides (1 1, 12) pins (8) and / or openings (15) for receiving pins (8), so that the intermediate bottom (6) can be fastened by plug connection of the pins and the openings on at least two opposite inner sides (14) of the side walls (3, 4).

2. Large load carrier (1) according to claim 1,

characterized in that

the pins (8) with the at least one intermediate bottom (6) are at least partially formed in one piece.

3. large load carrier (1) according to claim 1,

characterized in that

the pins (8) are designed as separate plug-in elements.

4. Large load carrier (1) according to claim 3,

characterized in that

the pins (8) by fit or adhesives in the openings (1 5) can be fastened.

5. Large load carrier (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that

the pins (8) have a circular cross-section.

6. Large load carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that

the pins (8) or the openings (15) are arranged at regular intervals from one another, the opposite pin openings (9) on the inner side (14) of the side walls (3, 4) being preferably at the same distance from each other as the pins (8) or the openings (1 5).

7. Large load carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that

the openings (9, 1 5) are formed as a blind bore for the insertion of the pins (8).

8. Large load carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that

one the pin openings (9) are preferably arranged one above the other in a uniform spacing in rows and in vertical alignment, so that the intermediate floor can be fastened at different heights within the large load carrier.

9. large load carrier (1) according to claim 1 or 8,

characterized in that

Pin openings (9) are arranged below a hinged side wall door (2), so that the lower edge of the side wall door (2) is at the same height to the surface of the intermediate bottom (6) when inserting the intermediate bottom (6).

10. Large load carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that

the side walls (3, 4) are double-walled and comprise an inner side wall part (19) and an outer side wall part (18), wherein the pins (8) via a through-bore (16) in each case a chamber (17) in a cavity (21) between the side wall parts (18, 19) is arranged, can be inserted.

11. Large load carrier (1) according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized in that

the pins (8) are arranged on two opposite edge sides (11, 12) of the intermediate bottom (6) and the intermediate bottom (6) is guided over one side of an unfolded side wall (3, 4) into the pin openings (9) on the inner surface (14) , which is the unfolded side wall (3, 4) opposite, can be inserted.