Modular pallet system for transporting bulky and fragile goods in a multi-story constellation

Abstract

Modular pallet system for transporting bulky and fragile goods in a multi-story constellation, the system consists of the modules basic-pallet, vertical-pillars, longitudinal-reinforce-elements and transversal-reinforce-elements. The basic-pallet provides the surface for placing the cargo and for lashing via integrated tie-down points. Further junction points at the edges of the basic-pallet are for the connection with the vertical-pillars and through these with the reinforce elements, necessary to provide the assembly's stability, enabling stack ability with additional basic-pallets on top.

Claims

1. A modular pallet transport system comprising: a basic-pallet arranged to accommodate a payload in a transport vehicle, wherein the basic-pallet comprises an open face, and wherein the basic-pallet comprises: a rigid frame comprising a pair of end tubes spaced apart and parallel to each other; a pair of surface members spaced apart from each other defining a gap therebetween and are positioned between and connected to the pair of end tubes; and a pair of forklift pocket tubes positioned under at least one of the pair of end tubes; a plurality of vertical-pillars upwardly extending from ends of the basic-pallet; a plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements connected to the pair of vertical-pillars, wherein each longitudinal-reinforce-element is positioned between a pair of the plurality of vertical-pillars, and wherein the plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements are suspended above the basic-pallet and without contacting the basic-pallet; a first plurality of junction-point coupling members connected to only a single surface of each of the plurality of vertical-pillars, wherein the first plurality of junction-point coupling members support the plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements; and a plurality of transversal-reinforce-elements positioned on top of the plurality of vertical-pillars, wherein the plurality of transversal-reinforce-elements are positioned transverse to the plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements, and wherein the plurality of transversal-reinforce-elements are positioned parallel to the pair of forklift pocket tubes and the pair of surface members.

2. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of transversal-reinforce-elements are positioned completely above the plurality of vertical-pillars.

3. The modular pallet transport system of claim 2, comprising a second plurality of junction-point coupling members connected to each end of the pair of horizontal connecting members.

4. The modular pallet transport system of claim 3, wherein the first plurality of junction-point coupling members connect to the second plurality of junction-point coupling members.

5. The modular pallet transport system of claim 3, wherein the basic-pallet, the plurality of vertical-pillars, the plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements, the first plurality of junction-point coupling members, the second plurality of junction-point coupling members, and the plurality of transversal-reinforce-elements are coated with paint or are hot dip galvanized.

6. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of vertical-pillars comprises four vertical-pillars.

7. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements comprises two longitudinal-reinforce-elements.

8. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of transversal-reinforce-elements comprises two transversal-reinforce-elements.

9. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, comprising screws that connect the plurality of vertical-pillars to the basic-pallet and to the plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements takes place via screws or plug-connection.

10. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein attachment of the plurality of vertical-pillars to the basic-pallet and to the plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements takes place via plug-connection.

11. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein the rigid frame of the basic-pallet comprises a solid steel frame.

12. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein the pair of surface members comprise wooden top surfaces.

13. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein a width of each surface member of the pair of surface members is wider than a width of each end tube of the pair of end tubes.

14. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein a height of each surface member of the pair of surface members is less than a height of each end tube of the pair of end tubes.

15. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, comprising a plurality of tie-down-points on each end tube of the pair of end tubes.

16. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, comprising a position stand on an end of each of end tube of the pair of end tubes, wherein each position stand supports a vertical-pillar of the plurality of vertical-pillars.

17. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein the gap between the pair of surface members extends between the pair of end tubes without any intervening connecting members.

18. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein the pair of surface members are spaced apart from each other without an intervening connecting member other than the pair of end tubes.

19. The modular pallet transport system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of longitudinal-reinforce-elements comprises: a pair of horizontal connecting members; a pair of vertical connecting members supporting the pair of horizontal connecting members; and a diagonal connecting member connected to the pair of horizontal connecting members, wherein the diagonal connecting member is diagonally oriented with respect to the pair of horizontal connecting members and the pair of vertical connecting members.

20. The modular pallet transport system of claim 19, wherein the pair of vertical connecting members are parallel to the plurality of vertical-pillars, and wherein the pair of vertical connecting members are shorter in height than the plurality of vertical-pillars.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 illustrates all modules view with all the main components of the Pallet System,

(2) FIG. 2 shows the view of all modules interconnected into one possible assembly.

(3) FIG. 3 shows the Basic-Pallet and its elements forming a frame are also foreseen as forklift pockets at handling duties with the forklift.

(4) FIG. 4 illustrates the Vertical-Pillar in the form of a square tube with solid end plates.

(5) FIG. 5 shows the Longitudinal-Reinforce-Element made of square tubes with different Sizes.

(6) FIG. 6 shows the Transversal-Reinforce-Element made of square tube and with very solid and stiff junction-points on each end.

(7) FIG. 7 shows 2 different ways to connect the modules together.

(8) FIG. 8 shows the side view of truck carrying payload and pallet-assemblies conform.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

(9) Referring to FIG. 1, the pallet system comprising a basic-pallet 101, vertical-pillars 102, longitudinal-reinforce-elements 103 and transversal-reinforce-elements 104. The position 105 stands for the connecting system, which is used for getting all modules assembled together.

(10) Referring to FIG. 2, the illustration demonstrates that the basic-pallet 101 can also be utilized without any additional other module, e.g. at the top position of a stacked pallet pile. A single pallet as well as a stacked Pallet pile can be anchored via standard lashing material against the vehicle's tie-down-points.

(11) Referring to FIG. 3, the basic pallet comprising square tubes 101-01 and 102-02 in form of a rigid frame, whereby the square tubes 101-01 are in the form of a forklift pockets at handling duties with the forklift. The tie-down-points 101-04 are taking place for lashing the placed cargo. The junction-points 101-05 are taking place for connecting the vertical-pillars 102 via the connecting variations 105. On top of the rectangular pipes 101-01, an anti-slippery surface 101-03 is mounted, which can be made of plywood or of other alternative materials. The dimensions of the basic-pallet 101 are determined in order of the scope of application and are therefore variable. Instead of the anti-slippery surfaces 101-03, customized adapters for special requirements can be connected alternatively.

(12) Referring to FIG. 4, the vertical-pillar 102 made of square tube 102-01 and 102-02 with internal threads for the connection via 105 with the junction-point 101-05 of the basic-pallet 101 at one end and with the transversal-reinforce-element 104 at the other. The junction-points 102-03 are for the connection with the longitudinal-reinforce-element 103. The dimensions of the vertical-pillars 102 will be determined depending on the scope of application and are therefore variable.

(13) Referring to FIG. 5, the longitudinal-reinforce-element 103-01, 103-02 and 103-03. The junction-points 103-04 are for the connection with the vertical-pillar 102. The dimensions of the longitudinal-reinforce-element 103 will be determined depending on the scope of application and are therefore variable.

(14) Referring to FIG. 6, the transversal-reinforce-element 104 made of square tube 104-01 and with very solid and stiff junction-points 104-02 on each end. These junction points are for the connection with the Vertical-Pillars 102. The dimensions of the Transversal-Reinforce-Element 104 will be determined depending on the scope of application and are therefore variable.

(15) Referring to FIG. 7, the illustration demonstrates 2 different ways to connect the modules together. One way is by using a plugs system conform 105-01 and 105-03, the other way is by using standard screws conform 105-02 and 105-04. For the connection of the Transversal-Reinforce-Element 104 with the Vertical-Pillar 102, the only possible way is by using standard screws conform 105-02 only, because a very rigid connection is required at this specific position. The size of the connection elements conforms 105 will be determined depending on the scope of application and is therefore variable.

(16) Details for other embodiments of payload and pallet-assemblies conform as shown in FIG. 8:

(17) TABLE-US-00002 Assumed loading dimensions (mm) Pallet assembly Pal. no. Payload Length Width Height Module combination P-01 Steel profiles 6.600 1.080 750 1xP/4xVP-800/2xRL/2xRT P-02 Sandwich panels 6.500 950 1.150 1xP/4xVP-1200/2xRL/2xRT P-03 Wooden profiles 4.000 1.000 700 1xP P-04 Sandwich panels 4.500 1.050 1.100 1xP/4xVP-1200/2xRL/2xRT P-05 Tubes 5.000 1.080 700 1xP/4xVP-800/2xRL/2xRT P-06 Laminate floor 1.700 1.020 650 1xP/4xVP-800/2xRL/2xRT surface P-07 Termopan windows 1.500 980 1.170 1xP/4xVP-1200/2xRL/2xRT P-08 Small parts on 1.200 800 600 1xP europallet P-09 Steel profiles 3.500 1.080 1.100 1xP/4xVP-1200/2xRL/2xRT P-10 Wooden profiles 3.400 960 800 1xP/4xVP-800/2xRL/2xRT P-11 Small parts on 1.200 800 600 1xP europallet P-12 Sheetrock panels 3.000 1.070 1.350 1xP/4xVP-1400/2xRL/2xRT P-13 Termopan windows 2.600 980 1.100 1xP/4xVP-1200/2xRL/2xRT P-14 Sandwich panels 6.500 950 1.150 1xP/4xVP-1200/2xRL/2xRT P-15 Sandwich panels 6.500 950 1.150 1xP/4xVP-1200/2xRL/2xRT P-16 Tools in toolbox 600 1.000 350 1xP