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, to be assembled in a toolbox principle, comprising modules of basic-pallet, vertical-pillars, longitudinal-reinforce-elements and transversal-reinforce-elements, for the transport of big and bulky goods and capable to be stapled also with heavy payload in a transport vehicle.

2. A pallet system according to claim 1, as the basic pallet (P) comprising modules of two vertical pillar (VP) and two transversal reinforce (RT), connected together perpendicularly.

3. The basic pallet (P) according to claim 2, the connection of modules takes place via standard-screws (M16) or alternative via plug-connection.

4. The basic pallet (P) according to claim 2, is made of a solid steel frame with two wooden top surfaces.

5. The basic pallet (P) according to claim 2, characterized in a staple dimension is in range of (80-220) mm/pallet.

6. A pallet system according to claim 1, as the modules vertical-pillar (VP) & the reinforce-longitudinal (RL) are the sides of the toolbox.

7. The modules according to claim 6, are connected together via standard-screws (M8 up to M36).

8. The modules according to claim 6, are made of steel elements.

9. The modules according to claim 1, the length of the vertical pillar is (500-1800) mm long.

10. The modules according to claim 6, the weight of (VP) is in a range of (0.8-25.0) kg/ea & of (RL) is in a range of (0.8-25.0) kg/ea.

11. A pallet system according to claim 1, as the module reinforce-transversal (RT) is made of steel element needed to absorb transversal forces.

12. The modules according to claim 11, characterized in the weight of (RT) is (0.8-25.0) kg/ea.

13. The modules according to claim 12, as the total weight front and rear is in a range of (0.8-25.0) kg.

14. A pallet system according to claim 1, as the modules can be painted or hot dip galvanized.

15. A pallet system according to claim 1, characterized by a security system for the payload and the pallet combinations are secured via the suspension points.

16. A security system according to claim 15, as the pallet combinations are secured via the suspension points on the loading floor of the semi-trailer using standard lashing belts with tensioning devices.

17. A security system according to claim 16, the hook of a lashing belt can be placed in many positions on the pallet combinations themselves.

18. The pallet system according to claim 1, the combination of the modules are connected via standard-screws (M8 up to M36), whereby a rigid mono block situation occurs giving a visual impression for this kind of connection.

19. The pallet system according to claim 18, as the connecting points of the modules are equipped with conic aligned bolts, whereat the modules needs to be plugged only and whereby the modules can be mounted much faster and easier.

20. A pallet transport system characterized by better utilization of the available space inside a truck, a trailer, a wagon or a sea-container, especially by transporting bulky and fragile goods, because of stack ability in 2, 3 or 4-story constellation.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] FIG. 1 illustrates all modules view with all the main components of the Pallet System,

[0029] FIG. 2 shows the view of all modules interconnected into one possible assembly.

[0030] FIG. 3 shows the Basic-Pallet and its elements forming a frame are also foreseen as forklift pockets at handling duties with the forklift.

[0031] FIG. 4 illustrates the Vertical-Pillar in the form of a square tube with solid end plates.

[0032] FIG. 5 shows the Longitudinal-Reinforce-Element made of square tubes with different Sizes.

[0033] FIG. 6 shows the Transversal-Reinforce-Element made of square tube and with very solid and stiff junction-points on each end.

[0034] FIG. 7 shows 2 different ways to connect the modules together.

[0035] FIG. 8 shows the side view of truck carrying payload and pallet-assemblies conform.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] Details for other embodiments of payload and pallet-assemblies conform as shown in FIG. 8:

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