EP4389629A2 - Palette - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a pallet. The pallet comprises a support arrangement (1) having at least one standing surface (6) for supporting at least one item and at least two skid arrangements (2) as well as at least two coupling arrangements (3) for coupling each skid arrangement (1) to the support arrangement (2) if necessary. The support arrangement (1) and the skid arrangements (2) can be decoupled from one another by means of the respective coupling arrangement (3). The at least one second coupling device (18, 19, 32, 33) comprises at least one second coupling means (18, 19) extending in an arc on the support arrangement (1) and at least one second counter-coupling means (32, 33) extending in an arc that is complementary to the at least one second coupling means (18, 19) on the respective skid arrangement (2). The at least one second coupling means (18, 19) and at least one second counter-coupling means (32, 33) extend in the assembled state of the respective skid arrangement (2) in regions around the first coupling device (13, 48).

Description

The present patent application takes priority over the German patent application EN 10 2019 203 480.2 the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

The invention relates to a pallet according to the preamble of claim 1. Furthermore, the invention is directed to a support arrangement for such a pallet. The invention is also directed to a skid arrangement for such a pallet.

Pallets are well known from the state of the art due to obvious prior use. In practice, they have proven themselves to be particularly useful for transporting and storing goods.

From the CN 203946355 U Plastic pallets are known, each of which has an upper part and a lower part as well as a detachable plug-in device arranged between them. The plug-in device is formed by plug-in bodies with plug-in projections connected to one part and plug-in body receptacles with plug-in projection openings arranged on the other part, which are connected to one another in a bayonet-like manner when assembled. The handling of this known pallet is often unsatisfactory.

The EP 2 216 255 A1 discloses a pallet with a deck and downward-facing pallet feet and runners. The runners can be detachably connected to a pallet body and can be removed from the pallet body without any tools. A runner is positively connected to three pallet feet each. There is a detachable locking connection between the pallet body and the runners.

One in the EN 10 2007 009 762 A1 The pallet disclosed has several feet on its underside. Fastening elements for detachable fastening of at least one runner are provided on at least two of the feet. The fastening element is designed as a click connection, snap connection and/or snap lock.

One of the DE 201 05 233 U1 The known pallet has a support plate which has legs at the bottom. The support plate and legs are connected to each other in an interchangeable manner. The interchangeable connection of the legs to the support plate is advantageously achieved by means of detachable connections, in particular clips. The clips enable quick assembly and disassembly.

One of the GB 2 280 663 A known pallet comprises a cover means and a base as well as spacers arranged between them. Each spacer is detachably attached to the cover means and the base by means of a plug-in arrangement. Each spacer has a cylinder with groove-like recesses arranged on the circumference, each of which has an entrance for a tooth on the cover means and the base. A bayonet connection is present in the assembled state.

The US$5,445,084 discloses a transport pallet whose longitudinal support beams are attached to a support surface via detachable fixing devices. Each fixing device has at least one opening formed in an upper part of the longitudinal support beam, which allows the reception of an element in order to connect the support surface to the longitudinal support beam. The locking element comprises a bayonet-like locking part with a holding plate and a cylinder part from which projections project radially.

The US 2014/000494 A1 discloses a modular pallet with a pallet-like platform to which a substructure can be detachably connected. The connections themselves are, for example, dovetail, bayonet or other fitting connections.

The invention is based on the object of providing an improved pallet. In particular, a pallet is to be created which is particularly simple and easy to handle or extremely user-friendly. A corresponding support arrangement and skid arrangement for such a pallet are also to be supplied.

This object is achieved according to the invention by the features specified in the main claims 1, 11 and 12.

The pallet according to the invention according to claim 1 can be used as a storage, display or transport pallet. It can be converted accordingly if required. If the pallet is free of the skid arrangements, it is particularly light and thus extremely easy to handle, which is particularly advantageous when lifting manually. It is then preferably visually extremely appealing and can preferably also be used as a display pallet for presenting goods. If the skid arrangements are mounted, the pallet is particularly suitable for use in a warehouse, in particular high-bay warehouses, and/or in automated conveyor systems, such as chain conveyor systems. It is then, according to a preferred embodiment, with appropriate design of the skid arrangements, preferably particularly easy to move or slide on a surface. Damaged skid arrangements are particularly easy to dismantle or replace. The pallet is preferably designed as a reusable pallet.

The support arrangement has at least one support surface, which is advantageously opposite the at least one standing surface or faces upwards. Goods can be arranged there. The support arrangement is preferably rigid. It is expedient if the support arrangement is symmetrical or essentially symmetrical with respect to a main or symmetry plane. It is preferably formed in one piece.

The runner arrangements are preferably identical. They are advantageously symmetrical or essentially symmetrical with respect to a symmetry or main plane. It is expedient if each runner arrangement is rigid. Preferably, each runner arrangement has at least one standing surface.

It is expedient if the at least one runner arrangement has a width in its transverse extension that is smaller, in particular significantly smaller, than the width of the support arrangement. Preferably, the at least one runner arrangement has a length that corresponds (approximately) to the length of the support arrangement. The at least one runner arrangement is, for example, (slightly) longer than the support arrangement.

The coupling arrangements are preferably identical. They preferably enable a force-fitting and/or form-fitting connection between the support arrangement and the respective skid arrangement.

It is expedient if there is a positive and/or non-positive connection between the support arrangement and the respective runner arrangement in a position of use, which enables tolerances to be compensated. Preferably, at least one surface on the support arrangement and/or respective runner arrangement has an increased roughness and/or at least one groove, preferably a plurality of grooves. For example, there is a positive connection and/or non-positive connection between surfaces that then touch each other.

It is advantageous if the support assembly has at least one shaped outer edge to allow safe stacking of empty support assemblies and/or pallets.

The design, according to which the support arrangement and the skid arrangements can be decoupled from one another using the respective coupling arrangement, allows the pallet to be converted particularly easily. Conversions can be carried out as often as required, which is extremely user-friendly.

Due to the first and second coupling devices, the pallet allows a particularly secure and resilient coupling between the support arrangement and the respective skid arrangement. The coupling devices differ, for example, in their operating principle, their structure, their coupling movement and/or their decoupling movement. The coupling devices are preferably arranged at a distance from one another.

The first coupling device preferably allows coupling or decoupling by a combination of a plug-in or axial movement and a rotational or pivoting movement of the support arrangement and the respective skid arrangement relative to one another. In use, it prevents in particular a separation between the support arrangement and the respective skid arrangement perpendicular to the at least one support surface or standing surface.

The dovetail device is preferably designed as a dovetail connection or guide. The dovetail device is in particular capable of holding the respective skid arrangement securely to the support arrangement. In use, it prevents in particular a separation between the support arrangement and the respective skid arrangement in a longitudinal direction of the skid arrangement and perpendicular to the at least one support surface or standing surface.

The at least one second coupling device is particularly easy to handle and can bear loads. The at least one second coupling means is designed, for example, as a groove, in particular a trapezoidal groove or dovetail groove. The at least one second counter-coupling means is designed, for example, as a pin or dovetail body. An inverted arrangement is alternatively possible.

Advantageously, the pallet is chemically treated or coated at least in parts, preferably completely, for increased flame or fire protection.

The support arrangement according to dependent claim 11 comprises in particular a first coupling part, at least one second coupling means or second coupling part, preferably arranged on a respective partial block, and/or at least one locking means.

The skid arrangement according to dependent claim 12 comprises in particular a first counter-coupling part, at least one second counter-coupling means or second counter-coupling part, preferably arranged on a respective partial block, and/or at least one counter-latching means.

The indefinite articles specified in the claims are not intended to represent a quantitative limitation.

Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

The design according to subclaim 2 is again particularly user-friendly. Preferably, the at least two runner arrangements can be arranged on the support arrangement without tools. It is advantageous if the runner arrangements can be decoupled or removed from the support arrangement without tools.

The support arrangement according to subclaim 3 is itself preferably designed like a pallet. This creates the possibility of using a lifting device, such as a pallet truck, to reach under a support plate of the support arrangement and thus lift the pallet and any goods arranged on it.

The design according to subclaim 4 is extremely user-friendly. The pallet has very few components or individual parts.

The first coupling part according to the dependent claim 5 preferably has at least one retaining web. The first counter-coupling part comprises preferably at least one retaining projection. They are preferably displaceable or pivotable relative to one another. An inverted arrangement is alternatively possible.

The first partial blocks according to subclaims 6, 7 advantageously form at least one overall block in the assembled state of the respective runner arrangement.

According to subclaim 9, a locking connection acts between the support arrangement and the respective skid arrangement in the assembled state of the respective skid arrangement, which can preferably be brought about and/or released again without tools. Each safety locking device preferably has a locking means arranged on the support arrangement and a counter-locking means arranged on the respective skid arrangement. The locking means is designed, for example, as a projection, such as a nose. The counter-locking means is designed, for example, as an opening, recess or the like. It is expedient if the safety locking devices are able to prevent a pivoting movement between the support arrangement and the respective skid arrangement in their locking position. The respective safety locking device preferably also forms an end stop when assembling a skid arrangement, which simplifies assembly. An inverted arrangement is alternatively possible.

The at least one sensor according to the dependent claim 10 is designed, for example, as a temperature sensor, motion sensor, acceleration sensor, weight sensor, geotracking sensor, charging history sensor, humidity sensor, alignment sensor, such as in the form of a spirit level, or anti-theft sensor, for example in the form of a seal, so that goods arranged on the support arrangement are present. The sign provides, for example, Information regarding recycling including the date of manufacture, age of the pallet, its composition and/or the owner. The at least one receiving space is formed, for example, by a hollow chamber of the support arrangement or skid arrangement. It is preferably spatially delimited by at least one web.

It is expedient if at least one sensor is accommodated in the at least one receiving space. Information from the at least one sensor can be read out, in particular wirelessly, for example by at least one transmission module of the sensor, which works for example with radio, such as Bluetooth or mobile radio, infrared or the like. Local transmission and long-distance transmission are possible.

For example, the at least one sensor is designed as an RFID sensor. It is useful if the pallet contains at least one marker in order to obtain information about the pallet.

It is expedient if the support arrangement and/or the runner arrangements are of lightweight construction. They are preferably recyclable. It is expedient if the support arrangement and/or the runner arrangements comprise renewable raw materials, such as wood fibers. Alternatively or additionally, the support arrangement and/or the runner arrangements comprise biopolymers.

The support arrangement can be manufactured, for example, by injection molding or pressing.

The skid arrangements can be manufactured, for example, by pultrusion/extrusion.

Subclaims 2 to 10 also relate to advantageous developments of main claims 11, 12.

Fig. 1

eine Explosionsansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Palette,

Fig. 2

eine perspektivische Ansicht der in Fig. 1 gezeigten Palette in zusammengesetztem Zustand,

Fig. 3

eine perspektivische Ansicht entsprechend Fig. 2, die eine Montage einer Kufenanordnung veranschaulicht,

Fig. 4

die in Fig. 3 gekennzeichnete Einzelheit IV in vergrößertem Maßstab, die eine Kopplungseinrichtung der gezeigten Palette veranschaulicht,

Fig. 5

eine perspektivische Ansicht einer weiteren Kopplungseinrichtung der Palette mit geschnittenem Teilklotz, und

Fig. 6

die in Fig. 1 gekennzeichnete Einzelheit VI in vergrößertem Maßstab, die ein Gegen-Kopplungsteil der in Fig. 5 gezeigten Kopplungseinrichtung veranschaulicht.

A preferred embodiment of the invention is described below by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig.1

an exploded view of a pallet according to the invention,

Fig.2

a perspective view of the Fig.1 shown palette in assembled state,

Fig.3

a perspective view according to Fig.2 , which illustrates an assembly of a skid arrangement,

Fig.4

in the Fig.3 marked detail IV on an enlarged scale, illustrating a coupling device of the pallet shown,

Fig.5

a perspective view of another coupling device of the pallet with cut partial block, and

Fig.6

in the Fig.1 Detail VI on an enlarged scale, which is a counter-coupling part of the Fig.5 illustrated coupling device shown.

One in Fig. 1 to 3 The pallet illustrated in its entirety comprises a pallet-like support arrangement 1 and three skid arrangements 2. The skid arrangements 2 can be arranged on the support arrangement 1. In the coupled state, the skid arrangements 2 are fixedly but detachably arranged on the support arrangement 1. Coupling arrangements 3 are effective between the support arrangement 1 and each skid arrangement 2.

The support arrangement 1 comprises a support plate 4, which offers or forms a flat, upwardly facing support surface 5 for at least one item to be supported (not shown). The support plate 4 is rectangular and has a plurality of rectangular hollow chambers that are open at the top and bottom. The support surface 5 is formed by free ends of webs of the hollow chambers.

In addition, the support arrangement 1 has several partial blocks that protrude downwards from the support plate 4 and form a base 6 for placing on a surface (not shown), such as the ground, or for supporting against it. There are a total of nine partial blocks. Three partial blocks extend adjacent to each longitudinal edge 7 of the support arrangement 1. Furthermore, three partial blocks are arranged in a central region of the support arrangement 1 between the partial blocks arranged adjacent to the longitudinal edges 7. The partial blocks on the support arrangement side are thus arranged next to one another in three rows that extend in a longitudinal direction 8 of the support arrangement 1.

The partial blocks arranged adjacent to transverse edges 9 of the support arrangement 1 are at least identical in type. They are assigned the reference number 10. In a central transverse plane of the support arrangement 1 there are There are partial blocks that are at least identical in type. They are assigned the reference number 11. The partial blocks 10, 11 differ from one another in terms of their construction.

Each partial block 11 is essentially rectangular and elongated. It has a central hollow cylinder body 12, which has several plate-like retaining webs 13 on the inside. The retaining webs 13 are arranged at equal angular spacing on the hollow cylinder body 12. They are located in a common plane running parallel to the base 6 and jump from the hollow cylinder body 12 towards a central axis 14 of the hollow cylinder body 12, but end at a distance from each other. The retaining webs 13 are arranged at a distance from the base 6. Each partial block 11 has several reinforcing webs 16 in addition to an outer wall 15.

Each partial block 10 is essentially rectangular and elongated. It has an outer wall 17 and inner stiffening webs. Each partial block 10 has a first dovetail groove 18 and a second dovetail groove 19 at the bottom, which are open towards the adjacent base 6.

Each first dovetail groove 18 has two first openings 20 lying opposite one another on the sides. Each first dovetail groove 18 is delimited by two first flanks 21 lying opposite one another, which extend from the adjacent base 6 away from one another in the direction of the support plate 4. Furthermore, each first dovetail groove 18 is delimited by an inner first base 22, which extends parallel to the associated base 6 between the first flanks 21. The first flanks 21 and the first base 22 are part of the respective Partial block 10. Each first dovetail groove 18 extends in a circular arc around the central axis 14 of the partial block 11 arranged in this row.

Every second dovetail groove 19 has two opposing second openings 23 on the sides. Every second dovetail groove 19 is delimited by two opposing second flanks 24 which run away from each other from the adjacent base 6 in the direction of the support plate 4. Every second dovetail groove 19 is delimited by an inner second base 25 which extends parallel to the associated base 6 between the second flanks 24. The second flanks 24 and the second base 25 are part of the respective partial block 10. Every second dovetail groove 19 extends in a circular arc around the central axis 14 of the partial block 11 arranged in this row. Every second dovetail groove 19 is at a greater distance from this central axis 14 than the adjacent first dovetail groove 18. The dovetail grooves 18, 19 of each partial block 10 run at equal distances from one another. They extend curved in a transverse direction of the support arrangement 1.

The dovetail grooves 18, 19 form coupling means. They are part of a coupling part.

Each partial block 10 has a locking recess 26 on the front side, adjacent to the transverse edge 9, the inlet opening 27 of which faces away from a transverse plane of the support arrangement 1 or the partial block 11 arranged in this row. Each locking recess 26 is spatially delimited by two opposing side walls 28 which extend in the longitudinal direction 8 of the support arrangement 1. Each locking recess 26 forms a locking means.

The partial blocks 11 arranged in a row form outer partial blocks, while each partial block 10 in this row forms an inner or middle partial block.

Each skid assembly 2 comprises a rigid base rail 29 which extends substantially straight and is rectangular. Each base rail 29 has a base 30 at the bottom.

Three partial blocks protrude from each base strip 29 opposite the respective standing surface 30. These partial blocks are arranged at a distance from one another and have a distance from one another that corresponds to the distance between the partial blocks 10, 11 of the support arrangement 1 arranged in a row.

Each runner arrangement 2 has two outer partial blocks 31 which are structurally identical and are arranged in opposite end regions of the respective base strip 29.

Each partial block 31 has a first pin 32 and a second pin 33 at the top, which protrude upwards from a head surface 34 of the respective partial block 31 and are each designed as a dovetail. Each pin 32, 33 extends between opposite side walls 35 of the respective partial block 31 or in a transverse direction of the respective runner arrangement 2.

The first pins 32 are complementary to the first dovetail grooves 18. Each first pin 32 has two opposite first side flanks 36, which are formed by the adjacent Head surface 34 run away from each other and delimit a free first roof surface 37.

The second pins 33 are designed to be complementary to the second dovetail grooves 19. Each second pin 33 has two opposing second side flanks 38 which extend away from each other from the respective head surface 34, delimiting a free second roof surface 39. The roof surfaces 37, 39 extend parallel to the adjacent head surface 34.

Each pin 32, 33 extends in a circular arc around a central axis 40 of the respective runner arrangement 2, which extends perpendicular to the associated standing surface 30.

The pins 32, 33 form counter-coupling means for the coupling means. They are part of a counter-coupling part. The dovetail grooves 18, 19 and the pins 32, 33 are part of dovetail devices.

Each partial block 31 carries a locking body 41, which is preferably resiliently displaceable. The locking bodies 41 of each runner arrangement 2 face away from one another. They are designed to complement the locking recesses 26 and form counter-locking means for the locking means.

Each locking body 41 has two opposing locking surfaces 42 which run parallel to one another and extend flat. The distance between the locking surfaces 42 corresponds to the distance between the side walls 28 which delimit a locking recess 26. The locking surfaces 42 extend perpendicular to the adjacent base surface 30 and parallel to a longitudinal direction 44 of the corresponding runner arrangement 2. Each locking body 41 has a free actuating surface 43 at the top.

Each runner arrangement 2 also comprises a central partial block 45 which is arranged centrally between the partial blocks 31 of the respective runner arrangement 2.

Each partial block 45 has a head surface 46 which faces away from the standing surface 30 of the respective runner arrangement 2. Each partial block 45 comprises a cylinder body 47 which is preferably designed as a hollow cylinder body and projects vertically upwards or outwards from the head surface 46 of the respective partial block 45. Each cylinder body 47 has an outer diameter D which is preferably slightly smaller than an imaginary diameter or circle formed by free ends of the retaining webs 13.

Each cylinder body 47 has retaining projections 48 on the outside, which project radially outwards and are arranged at a uniform angular distance from one another. Each retaining projection 48 has a width in the circumferential direction around the associated cylinder body 47 that is smaller than a corresponding width of a retaining web 13 in the circumferential direction around the associated hollow cylinder body 12.

The number of retaining projections 48 of a partial block 45 corresponds to the number of retaining webs 13 of a partial block 11.

The retaining projections 48 are arranged at a distance from the adjacent head surface 46 to form a retaining surface 49. The retaining surfaces 49 face the adjacent head surface 46. A distance between the head surface 46 and an adjacent retaining projection 48 is slightly larger than the thickness of a retaining web 13.

The retaining projections 48 have alignment flanks 52 opposite the retaining surfaces 49, which extend obliquely from the associated cylinder body 47 in the direction of the adjacent head surface 46.

The central axis 40 of the respective runner arrangement 2 is defined by the cylinder body 47.

The retaining webs 13 form coupling means for the retaining projections 48, which form counter-coupling means. The retaining webs 13 are part of a coupling part. The retaining projections 48 are part of a counter-coupling part. The retaining projections 48 and the retaining webs 13 are part of a bayonet device.

The support plate 4 has several reinforcing elements 50 which extend in the longitudinal direction 8 and are arranged at a distance from one another. Two of the reinforcing elements 50 extend adjacent to the longitudinal edges 7, while a further reinforcing element 50 extends centrally between them in the longitudinal direction 8. It is expedient if corresponding reinforcing elements 50 also extend on the rear side of the support plate 4. The reinforcing elements 50 are arranged in corresponding recesses in the support plate 4.

Each skid arrangement 2 has two reinforcing elements 51 which extend on top of the respective floor element 29 in the longitudinal direction 44 between the partial blocks 31, 45. Advantageously, on an underside of the respective floor element 29, corresponding reinforcing elements 51 are also arranged. The reinforcing elements 51 are arranged in corresponding recesses of the respective runner arrangement 2.

The use of the palette is described in more detail below.

The support arrangement 1 can be used independently as a pallet. The support surface 5 of the support arrangement 1 is capable of carrying goods, for example in stacked form. The support arrangement 1 can be placed securely on the ground via its partial blocks 10, 11. The support plate 4 is arranged at a distance from the ground. A lifting device can move between the partial blocks 10, 11 under the support plate 4.

Skid assemblies 2 can be attached to the support assembly 1 in a detachable manner and without tools, for example to enable use in a high-bay warehouse or in automated conveyor systems.

To assemble a skid arrangement 2, the respective partial block 11 of the support arrangement 1 and the cylinder body 47 of the partial block 45 of the respective skid arrangement 2 are arranged one above the other. The alignment flanks 52 lead to an alignment between the cylinder body 47 of the respective skid arrangement 2 and the associated hollow cylinder body 12 of the support arrangement 1. The center axes 14, 40 are then aligned with one another.

The retaining projections 48 and the retaining webs 13 are aligned with each other for the assembly of the skid arrangement 2 by a relative pivoting movement between the support arrangement 1 and the respective skid arrangement 2 about the respective central axis 14 or 40, that the retaining projections 48 are located in front of or adjacent to gaps between the adjacent retaining webs 13.

The retaining projections 48 then penetrate the gaps. A movement takes place between the support arrangement 1 and the respective skid arrangement 2 along the respective center axis 14 or 40. This insertion process is completed when the standing surface 6 of the then upper partial block 11 is arranged adjacent to the head surface 46 of the then lower partial block 45 or rests on top of it. The retaining projections 48 then have a distance from the support plate 4 that is smaller than the distance of the retaining webs 13 from the support plate 4.

Subsequently, the respective skid arrangement 2 is manually pivoted about its central axis 40, which is vertically oriented.

On the one hand, this pivoting movement leads to a relative pivoting movement between the retaining webs 13 and the retaining projections 48. The retaining projections 48 move over the retaining webs 13 and engage behind them. They are then located directly above the retaining webs 13, so that the retaining surfaces 49 face the adjacent retaining webs 13. The retaining webs 13 are located between the head surface 46 and the retaining projections 48, which causes the respective skid arrangement 2 to be fixed locally on the support arrangement 1 in the direction of the central axis 14 or 40.

On the other hand, during this pivoting movement, the pins 32, 33 of the respective skid arrangement 2 are inserted into the respective dovetail groove 18 or 19 via their openings 22 or 23. The pins 32, 33 of a partial block 31 of the respective skid arrangement 2, for example, from the outside into the associated partial block 10 of the support arrangement 1, while the pins 32, 33 of the other partial block 31 of the respective skid arrangement 2 enter from the inside into the associated partial block 10 of the support arrangement 1. The pins 32, 33 of the two partial blocks 31 enter from opposite sides into the associated partial blocks 10 of the support arrangement 1.

When the respective skid arrangement 2 is in its position of use, it extends parallel to the longitudinal edges 7. The pins 32, 33 engage with the respective dovetail groove 18 or 19. The side flanks 36 or 38 are arranged adjacent to the flanks 21 or 24 of the dovetail grooves 18 or 19 or they rest against them.

The locking bodies 41 have entered the associated locking recess 26 via the respective inlet opening 27. The locking surfaces 42 of the respective locking body 41 are arranged adjacent to the side walls 28 or rest against them, which prevents unwanted pivoting between the support arrangement 1 and the respective skid arrangement 2 about the central axis 14 or 40.

The partial blocks 10, 31 form complete blocks, while the partial blocks 11, 45 form further complete blocks. The pallet can thus be placed over the base 30 of the respective skid arrangement 2 and thus naturally has a greater height than without the skid arrangements 2. A lifting device can be moved between the skid arrangements 2 under the support plate 4.

The assembly is identical for all skid arrangements 2.

In particular, when assembling a skid arrangement 2, the support arrangement 1 is placed on the corresponding skid arrangement 2. What is essential is first a relative plug-in movement between the support arrangement 1 and the respective skid arrangement 2 and then a pivoting movement.

Disassembly is essentially carried out in a similar way. To do this, the locking bodies 41 are first disengaged from the locking recesses 26, which is possible by applying pressure from above to the actuating surfaces 43.

The range according to Fig. 1 to 3 is elongated; that is, it is longer than it is wide. Alternatively, the pallet is square or essentially square.

Claims (12)

Palette, comprehensive a) a support arrangement (1) having at least one base (6) for carrying at least one item, b) at least two skid arrangements (2), and c) at least two coupling arrangements (3) for coupling each skid arrangement (2) to the support arrangement (1) if necessary, d) wherein the support arrangement (1) and the skid arrangements (2) can be decoupled from one another by means of the respective coupling arrangement (3), e) wherein each of the coupling arrangements (3) comprises a first coupling device (13, 48) and at least one second coupling device (18, 19, 32, 33) which is structurally different from the first coupling device (13, 48), characterized in that f) the first coupling device (13, 48) is designed as a bayonet device or in the manner of a bayonet device, g) the at least one second coupling device (18, 19, 32, 33) is designed as a dovetail device or in the manner of a dovetail device, h) the at least one second coupling device (18, 19, 32, 33) comprises at least one second coupling means (18, 19) extending in an arc shape, in particular in a circular arc shape, on the support arrangement (1) and at least one second counter-coupling means complementary to the at least one second coupling means (18, 19) extending in an arc shape, in particular in a circular arc shape (32, 33) on the respective skid arrangement (2), and i) the at least one second coupling means (18, 19) and at least one second counter-coupling means (32, 33) extend in regions around the first coupling device (13, 48) in the assembled state of the respective skid arrangement (2). Pallet according to claim 1, characterized in that each of the coupling arrangements (3) can be actuated without tools. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support arrangement (1) has partial blocks (10, 11) at the bottom. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each of the skid arrangements (2) is formed in one piece. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first coupling device (13, 48) comprises a first coupling part (13) arranged on the support arrangement (1) and a first counter-coupling part (48) which is arranged on the respective skid arrangement (2) for interacting with the first coupling part (13). Pallet according to claim 5, characterized in that the first coupling part (13) is arranged on a first partial block (11) of the support arrangement (1). Pallet according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the first counter-coupling part (48) is arranged on a first partial block (45) of the respective skid arrangement (2). Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by two of the second coupling devices (18, 19, 32, 33), wherein the first coupling device (13, 48) is arranged, in particular centrally, between the second coupling devices (18, 19, 32, 33). Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one safety locking device (26, 41) for locking the support arrangement (1) and the respective skid arrangement (2) together in a position of use of the respective skid arrangement (2). Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one receiving space for receiving at least one object, in particular a sensor or shield. Support arrangement as a component of a pallet according to one of the preceding claims. Skid arrangement as a component of a pallet according to one of claims 1 to 10.

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