DE19904215A1 - Pallet for storage and transportation of various goods and products has load platform divided into two separable sections and has three feet for each non-connected section - Google Patents

Abstract

The load platform(1) of the pallet is divided into two sections(4,5), and has three feet(8) for each non-connected section. At least two batten-form connecting elements(14) extend over one part of each adjoining section of the platform and are connected to the platform by fastening elements(15) so that the connecting elements are separable against the retaining force of the fastening elements in a direction approximately perpendicular to the plane of the load-bearing surface.

Description

The invention relates to a pallet with a loading platform, the one a substantially flat loading surface forming top and also one Has underside.

Pallets are used for a wide variety of goods and goods, mainly General cargo, used as a transport and storage aid. On pallets Arranged goods can be arranged quickly and with little Transfer, stack, store and outsource workload. To do this mostly forklifts, hand-held or motor-driven pallet trucks or less often used cranes.

There are many production and processing processes and that associated systems are already designed so that preliminary products automatically removed directly from pallets and finished products directly placed on pallets. In addition to standardized pallet formats and designs there are therefore a large number of special pallets that are adapted to certain goods or certain systems.

It is also in some sales areas, especially discount Markets, customary, trade goods directly from the pallet to the end customer sell and because of the repackaging effort particularly cheap Offer prices and get improved profit margins.

This sometimes results in relatively small desired Pallet formats. Such small pallet formats cause in particular increased handling and transport of empty pallets Handling effort.  

From DE G 87 04 837 U1 an arrangement of spacer blocks z. B. for a stack pallet known, in which two adjacent spacer blocks through a common wrapping made of shrink film, a Uniwicklung with Bands or connected by a bridge-like structure are. This is intended to ensure that, for example, pallets to which such spacing blocks are installed, in each case several adjacent pallets manufactured, transported, stored and can be distributed. This is said to be especially useful for small Pallet formats the handling effort in the manufacture and the further distribution channel can be reduced to the customer who then the pallet used as a means of transport and packed. To do this separates this customer the connection means mentioned, with which the neighboring spacer blocks are held together, and so the Use pallets individually.

In DE 37 81 695 T2, as well as in US 4,955,940 and EP 0 334 881 B1, for the claim the priority of the aforementioned German utility model is taken is a particular advantage of the solution described listed that when disconnecting only the connecting strap of a couple Spacer blocks connecting another pair of spacer blocks like A hinge can be used to hold the adjacent pallets to pivot against each other.

For pallets that were connected according to the solutions described above, However, in practice, the stability of the Pallet composite shown when the pallets are still loaded Condition were grouped together. Will such pallet assemblies become Example with a forklift lifted between the steps Surfaces that receive goods easily move vertically, to deflect part of the cargo, and thus to Rocking movements, touching and damage to the transported goods can lead to each other. Envelopes of the goods to be transported can  damaged and lose their intended seat. It cannot only lead to further loss of stability, but also for example destroy weather protection for the goods being transported.

The main reason for this is the low mechanical stability of the Connection in the direction perpendicular to the connecting means. By Shrinkage of the most commonly used wood materials as a result of drying as well by stretching the connecting means when moving the pallet assembly due to the unfavorable leverage ratio based on that on a The load on the pallet also loosens the connection of the pallets visibly.

Those already mentioned regarding the state of the art as well as others and in particular mechanically more stable solutions for detachable assembly from transport pallets preferably to standard sizes are already in the US 4,694,962 with earlier filing date.

To connect two pallets horizontally, in addition to connecting Adjacent spacing blocks using plastic or metal straps proposed the attachment of another tape, both pallets grips outside. Furthermore, both horizontal and vertical arranged tongue and groove connections of adjacent rows of Spacer blocks and thus a positive connection proposed. Furthermore, double bed elements are proposed, of which one layer spanned both pallets and the front with large den Load floor encompassing brackets are attached. These brackets stick out however, beyond the loading floor.

Finally, some variants are proposed, one of which Connection after loading takes place in such a way that z. B. a metallic U-profile passed under both pallets and  then over a metal strap with the load on the pallet is secured.

Overall, the solutions described there are either similar Disadvantages, as with those described above, albeit in to a lesser extent, or it may not be a completely smooth cargo bed can be obtained, or the material and assembly costs for the Connection of two pallets is quite high.

From DE 36 18 422 A1 it is also known to use individual pallets Rollers are provided, releasable to larger using locking means Join roll pallet assemblies together, especially to also to take up large-sized transport goods and easily transport them can.

The solution proposed there for connecting several pallets is true easy to operate and appears stable, but overall is the Cost of such roller pallets so high that an application for single use is hardly an option.

The invention is therefore based on the object of a pallet to provide the usual empty and loaded Pallet has similar stability and is still loaded in smaller independently manageable segments or Partial pallets can be divided.

This object is achieved by a range of initially mentioned type, which furthermore at least in the direction of one of the two main extensions of the pallet is divided into sections, and at least three feet for each unrelated section of the Loading platform, the at least three feet each with the assigned non-contiguous section of the loading platform directly  or are indirectly firmly connected, and at least one, preferably at least two, strip-shaped connecting elements that are at least over a part of respectively adjacent sections of the Extend loading platform and through with the loading platform Fasteners are connected so that the connecting means against the holding force of the fasteners in one direction approximately are separable perpendicular to the level of the loading area.

By designing a pallet according to the invention, it is with only very low additional costs possible compared to a normal range, this to be trained in such a way that they practically have their own range has mechanical stability and on the other hand offers the possibility to divide the pallet especially when loaded, if this z. B. expedient at the recipient of the goods on a pallet or necessary is. The most dangerous to stability Operating states, that is, if the pallet, for example, with a When the forklift is lifted, only a small load occurs Connection of lanyard and loading platform on there Lanyards and loading platform by the weight of the load be held together.

It is useful and inexpensive if each section of the Loading platform by a plurality of approximately parallel arranged board-like elements is formed, which are mutually at least by two beams are connected, especially if the connecting means arranged approximately parallel to the joists and directly with the board-like elements are connected.

If the loading platform is divided into at least two different ones Directions, it is advantageous if the connecting means from in sections arranged in different directions the fasteners are connected.  

It is particularly cost-effective if the loading platform consists of one plate-shaped wood-based material or from a number of board-like Elements made of a wood material and the connecting means are formed from wooden strips. Furthermore, it is so easy and possible at low cost, especially after using the pallet Dispose of one-way pallets in an environmentally friendly manner or one for wood-based materials to supply usual recovery.

It is used to prevent accidents when using pallets advantageous if the fastening means by wire pins and / or Wire clips or the like. Are formed and so the connecting means connect the loading platform that the fasteners after Disconnect the connection means remain in or on the loading platform. It is for recycling a pallet according to the invention particularly inexpensive if the fasteners by Lanyards are introduced into the loading platform.

A particularly useful application in paper processing Industry arises when the pallet is about 700 to 1100 in length mm, a width of about 600 to 800 mm and the connecting means one Cross-sectional area of about 80 mm. 18 mm.

The use of a suitable tool for separating the Fasteners can be simplified and accelerated if the Lanyards are chamfered at their front ends so that between the bottom of the loading platform and the front End of the connecting means preferably a tapered Gap results.

The invention is intended in the following with reference to in the drawings illustrated embodiments are explained in more detail. Show it:  

Fig. 1 shows a pallet according to the invention in a perspective view.

Fig. 1 shows a pallet according to the invention with a loading platform 1, with a top side 2, which forms a substantially flat loading surface, and a lower side 3. The pallet is further divided into sections 6 , 7 in the direction of one of its two main extensions, length 4 and width 5 , in this embodiment in the direction of length 4 .

Each section 6 , 7 has six feet 8 . The feet 8 are essentially used between the surface on which the pallet is placed, for. B. a truck bed, and the bottom 3 of the loading platform 1 to create a sufficiently large space to be able to lift the pallet with a conventional means of transport. Such common means of transport can be the fork of a forklift, a pallet truck or lifting equipment for a crane.

The loading platform 1 is formed in a known and inexpensive manner from a number of wooden boards 9 . The boards 9 are arranged directly adjacent to one another and the boards of a section 6 or 7 are connected to one another by three beams 10 in each case.

The sections 6 , 7 of the loading platform 1 are connected to the six feet 8 such that one foot 8 is arranged at each end of each beam 10 and is firmly connected via the beam 10 to the section 6 , 7 of the loading platform 1 , for example by means of a stable one Machine pins 11 . The connection between the other boards 9 and the beams 10 is advantageously made via wire clips 12 of suitable length.

To increase the stability of such a pallet, it can be provided in one direction transversely, as shown, and / or lengthwise to arrange the beams 10 with runners 13 , which also consist of suitable boards and are firmly connected to the underside of the feet 8 , e.g. B. by machine pins.

On the underside 2 of the loading platform 1 , two connecting elements 14 in the form of wooden strips are arranged approximately parallel to the beams 10 . These wooden strips 14 extend over the two adjacent sections 6 and 7 of the loading platform and are connected directly to at least some of the boards 9 . The connection is made by fastening means 15 so that the wooden strips 14 can be separated against the holding force of the fastening means 15 in a direction approximately perpendicular to the plane of the loading surface, for example by wire clips 15 shot in from the top 2 of the loading platform 1 , which, with suitable dimensions, of can be of the same design as the wire clips 12 .

To prevent accidents when using pallets according to the invention, this ensures that the fastening means 15 remain in or on the loading platform 1 after the connecting means 14 have been disconnected. For recycling a pallet according to the invention, it is particularly cost-effective if the fastening means 15 are introduced into the loading platform 1 through the connecting means 14 . Even if the remnants of the wire clips 15 remain in the wooden strip 14 after the wooden strips 14 have been cut off, this does not pose any particular risk, since protective clothing against injuries from nails and wood splinters is to be worn when working with such pallets. The wooden strips 14 can also be removed directly after the separation so that there is no risk of an accident. By reattaching wooden strips 14 , the disassembled pallet sections can be reassembled to form a pallet according to the invention, which allows recycling as intended.

Applying a suitable tool, e.g. B. a light nail iron, for separating the connecting elements 14 can be simplified and accelerated if the wooden strips 14 are chamfered or chamfered at their front ends 16 so that between the bottom 3 of the loading platform 1 and the front end 16 of the wooden strip 14 a preferably wedge-shaped gap results.

To separate the wooden strips 14 and thus to share the loaded pallet z. B. a light nail between one end 16 of the strips 14 and the bottom 3 of the loading platform 1 is attached and the wooden strip 14 is levered down. The ends of the wire clips 15 remain on the underside 3 of the loading platform 1 .

The use of wood-based materials enables an inventive one to be used Manufacture pallet inexpensively and has a favorable ratio of Load capacity to dead weight. It is also easy and inexpensive possible to use the pallet after use in particular as a disposable pallet landfill in an environmentally friendly manner or one that is customary for wood-based materials Supply recovery.

By designing a pallet according to the invention, it is with only very low additional costs possible compared to a normal range, this to be trained in such a way that they practically have their own range has mechanical stability and on the other hand offers the possibility to divide the pallet especially when loaded, if this z. B. expedient at the recipient of the goods on a pallet or necessary is. The most dangerous to stability Operating states, that is, if the pallet, for example, with a  When the forklift is lifted, only a small load occurs Connection of lanyard and loading platform on there Lanyards and loading platform by the weight of the load be held together. Furthermore, by the invention Training without any special additional effort a flat loading area can be obtained without protruding fasteners.

When the loading platform 1 is divided into at least two different directions, it is advantageous if the connecting means 14 are connected to one another by sections 6 , 7 arranged in different directions by the fastening means 15 .

The pallet shown is particularly suitable for use in the paper processing industry if the pallet has a length 4 of approximately 700 to 1100 mm, a width 5 of approximately 600 to 800 mm and the connecting means 14 have a cross-sectional area of approximately 80 mm. 18 mm.

Claims (9)

1. Pallet with a loading platform ( 1 ), which has a substantially flat loading surface top ( 2 ) and also a bottom ( 3 ) and which at least in the direction of one of the two main extensions ( 4 , 5 ) of the pallet in sections ( 6 , 7 ), and at least three feet ( 8 ) for each non-contiguous section ( 6 , 7 ) of the loading platform ( 1 ), the at least three feet ( 8 ) each with the associated non-contiguous section ( 6 , 7 ) of the Loading platform ( 1 ) are directly or indirectly firmly connected, and at least one, preferably at least two, strip-shaped connecting elements ( 14 ) which extend at least over a portion of respectively adjacent sections ( 6 , 7 ) of the loading platform ( 1 ) and which are connected to the loading platform ( 1 ) are connected by fastening means ( 15 ) so that the connecting means ( 14 ) against the holding force of the fastening means ( 15 ) in a direction approximately perpendicular to The level of the loading area can be separated. 2. Pallet according to claim 1, characterized in that each section ( 6 , 7 ) of the loading platform ( 1 ) is formed by a plurality of approximately parallel arranged board-like elements ( 9 ) which are interconnected by at least two beams ( 10 ). 3. Pallet according to claim 2, characterized in that the connecting means ( 14 ) are arranged approximately parallel to the beams ( 10 ) and are directly connected to the board-like elements ( 9 ). 4. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that with a division of the loading platform ( 1 ) in at least two different directions, the connecting means ( 14 ) of sections arranged in different directions ( 6 , 7 ) connected to each other by the fastening means ( 15 ) are. 5. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the loading platform ( 1 ) is formed from a plate-shaped wood material or from a number of board-like elements ( 9 ) from a wood material and the connecting means ( 14 ) are formed from wooden strips. 6. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening means ( 15 ) by wire pins and / or wire clips or the like. Formed and connect the connecting means ( 14 ) to the loading platform ( 1 ) that the fastening means ( 15 ) after the disconnection of the connecting means ( 14 ) remain in or on the loading platform ( 1 ). 7. Pallet according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the fastening means ( 15 ) through the connecting means ( 14 ) are introduced into the loading platform ( 1 ). 8. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pallet has a length of about 700 to 1100 mm, a width of about 600 to 800 mm and the connecting means ( 24 ) have a cross-sectional area of about 80 mm. 18 mm. 9. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting means ( 14 ) at their front ends ( 16 ) are chamfered so that between the underside ( 3 ) of the loading platform ( 1 ) and the front end ( 16 ) of the Connection means ( 14 ) results in a preferably wedge-shaped gap.