WO2022184319A1

WO2022184319A1 - Transport device for piece goods, and use thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2022184319A1
Application number: PCT/EP2022/025070
Authority: WO
Inventors: Matthias Leers; Günter Hackenfort
Original assignee: Wenker Gmbh & Co. Kg
Priority date: 2021-03-02
Filing date: 2022-02-27
Publication date: 2022-09-09
Also published as: WO2022184319A8; DE102021001110A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a transport device for piece goods according to figure 1, which transport device is designed in such a way that goods containers loaded at a consignor can be brought to a recipient where they can be unloaded. The concept according to the invention provides for a transport-optimizing combination, wherein respective loading modules, the basic dimensions of which can be variably adapted in terms of length and width to the standard dimensions of Euro pallets (DIN EN 13698), are designed as goods containers in such a way that they can be inserted into a transport container which can in particular be adapted to the standard dimensions according to ISO standard 668, in such a way as to permit the worldwide use of a cargo unit that can be equipped with maximum loading capacity and can be tracked in a transport-secure manner.

Description

TRANSPORT DEVICE FOR BULK GOODS AND THEIR USE

The invention relates to a transport device for piece goods according to the preamble of claim 1,

A wide variety of designs of transport devices are used for the distribution of transport goods in goods containers from a sender to a customer. Such a device is known from DE 10 2011 000 841 B1, with a compartment or pocket system for receiving the piece goods being provided in its interior. DE 10 2014 013 778 B9 discloses a special wagon superstructure for freight wagons, the largely closed wagon superstructure having at least one vertical intermediate wall perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the wagon and at least one horizontal intermediate floor.

According to DE 8201 253.9 U1, a container is proposed which can be transported in particular on the support frame of a truck. It is provided that the container is designed as a frame that is open on both sides, which has plate-shaped side and transverse walls, a cover on the bottom that partially extends over the entire frame surface, and a bottom that is solid at least in sections. In addition, the system can be provided with two dimensionally stable cover plates so that the container can be viewed from above.

From DE 10 2008 005 865 A1, a container designed as a large-capacity container is known, which forms a closed contour with side walls and end walls by means of a corresponding frame. It is provided that a defined container unit can be arranged in the interior of the container and the inner container can be used in at least two container dimensions.

According to a proposal in DE 43 23 325 A1, a method and a device for handling loading units is disclosed, a special type of bridge being used to equalize the loading level in several loading stages. The special transport of goods and general cargo on pallets is described in DE 10 2010 054 343 Al proposed. DE 10 2015 222 343 A1 discloses a storage container which is suitable for the long-term storage of material. 20-foot containers based on the ISO container standard, which is known per se, are used. In deviation from this standard proposal, according to DE 10 2004 034 041 A1, containers with external dimensions that do not correspond to international standards are provided for the transport of goods.

In view of this large number of known systems of transport devices for general cargo, the invention deals with the problem of creating a device for the transport of general cargo which, using internationally introduced standard dimensions, enables optimal utilization of transport capacities and, in doing so, uses a more open container instead of known closed containers and more flexible replaceable system.

The invention solves this problem with a transport device for general cargo with the features of claim 1 . Further advantageous configurations result from claims 2 to 17,

Based on the devices and systems known from the prior art for transporting piece goods, with containers loaded at a shipper being brought to a customer, an overall improved system control is to be achieved.

The invention now provides that the transport device for general cargo is combined with load modules that can be variably adapted to the standard dimensions of Euro pallets (DIN EN 13698) in terms of their basic dimensions, namely at least in terms of length and width, as goods containers with a unit that is in the form of a is designed to the standard dimensions according to ISO standard 668 adaptable transport container. With this surprisingly simple combination of a special loading module with the transport container optimally adapted to this, it is now possible to provide a cargo unit that can be optimized in terms of loading and that can be traced safely for transport, even over long transport routes. The transport device according to the invention is distinguished by the fact that this, in the form of the new type of transport container, can accommodate cargo modules designed as standard containers in a cargo space that has at least open longitudinal side walls. Starting from the region of its two transverse side walls, which are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction and are connected to the floor frame, this cargo hold has a support structure connecting these at the top. With this version of the transport device, which is "slimmed down" compared to closed containers, it is achieved that the supporting structure and the transverse side walls connected to the floor frame form an enveloping structure that fixes the intermediate load modules in a torsion-resistant manner.

The concept of the transport device provides that the transport container having the enveloping structure can be used in the area of its ISO dimensions for a maximum accommodation of load modules having the EN standard. The largely open support structure is designed in such a way that wall-free zones can be used for lateral and/or vertical feeding and stacking of load modules. The loading and unloading process can thus be significantly simplified.

The transport device provides that the support structure of the new transport container can be designed largely without side walls and the support structure is provided with a central longitudinal strut as a central longitudinal component that at least partially replaces the known containers. With a view to the stability of the system and the torsion-resistant design of the enveloping structure, other connecting structures with rods, struts, support beams or the like can also be provided instead of the central longitudinal strut.

This advantageously means that the transport container defines variably usable receiving areas for the load modules in the area of its largely open side walls and/or its lateral ceiling zones. It is provided that to operate the cargo unit that can be loaded with a packing density that can be maximized a special lifting assembly is integrated into the system. This can be activated to move the load modules both when loading and when unloading. In an expedient embodiment it is provided that the lifting assembly as one with the

Transport container portable additional unit is designed.

A further embodiment of the transport device provides that the “open” transport container is provided with partitions forming compartments transversely to its central upper supporting structure. This means that a dimensionally stable, secured accommodation space in the form of cargo cells is limited for the cargo modules that can be pushed in from the side or lowered from above. It is provided that the cargo cells form a storage volume defined by the distance between the partition walls. According to the use of Euro pallets, the distance between the partitions is preferably directed to a constant dimension. It is also conceivable to use the charge modules in different usage positions. In any case, the concept of the partition walls provides that the cargo hold in the area of the respective cargo cells can be filled with a variable number of standard cargo modules and that the partition walls at least provide security in every situation.

The concept with partitions forming the compartments also provides that the partitions can be removable for retrofitting the system. It is also conceivable that the partition walls can be slidably held in the area of the upper supporting structure by means of corresponding mating members or holders on the floor.

The design of the transport device provides that EN standard pallets, which reach under the load modules, can also be fixed in its cargo hold as additional floor-side support parts.

The transport device is designed in such a way that it can be equipped with at least one assembly intended for securing the load in the area of the assemblies delimiting the cargo hold. It is optionally provided that the load securing with the floor frame, the transverse side walls and / or the upper Supporting structure can interact. As already explained, the partitions themselves act as load securing devices, but they can also be integrated into the holding structure described above by means of additional securing elements.

The further embodiment of the transport device provides that it is provided with a top and/or side cover in the area of the supporting structure or in the area of the side walls. This can be designed as an adjustable unit or in the form of removable components.

The transport device is designed with the transport container in such a way that the cargo unit formed from it can be accommodated in particular on a transport frame that enables transport by road, rail, water and/or air transport. It is also provided that corresponding envelope operations can be carried out. For international transport, the transport device is provided with a special customs security.

It has been shown that the transport device in the above-described embodiment can advantageously be replaced by a transport-transshipment-storage process (TUI) that can be used worldwide and can be carried out in a computer-controlled and secure manner.

Further advantages and configurations according to the invention of the transport device for general cargo can be found in the following drawings and a detailed description. All the features described in the drawing, the description and the patent claims can be essential to the invention both individually and in combination with one another. The illustrations show:

Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of different options in the

Shipment of general cargo in goods containers,

FIG. 2 shows a perspective individual representation of a transport device provided for the shipment according to FIG. 1, 3 shows a schematic representation of the loading of a transport container with ISO standard dimensions and DIN EN dimensions

charge modules,

4 shows a perspective view similar to FIG. 2 with the transport device according to the invention in the form of the unloaded transport container,

Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 respective different applications of the transport device in road traffic or rail traffic,

7 shows an enlarged detail view of the transport container with a rear-side lifting assembly,

8 shows a detail view in the area of a safety rope provided for load securing,

9 shows an enlarged detail view of the freight compartment in the area of a pallet system located between two partition walls,

Fig. 10 is an enlarged detail view of a bottom area of the

Transport device provided securing member,

Fig. 11 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 9 with mating members in the

Floor frame for securing the load,

Fig. 12 is an enlarged detail view in the connection area of a

connector to the mating member on the bottom,

13 and 14 respective detail views of the assemblies in the area of the lifting assembly provided as an additional unit,

figure 15, figure 1? and FIG. 18 respective cut-out representations in the area of the attachment of securing straps, 16 shows an enlarged view of a detail in the area of the customs security, and

19 shows a detail view in the area of the support structure with a cover.

In Fig. 1, the use of a transport device, generally designated TV, is illustrated in an overview. In principle, it can be assumed that, particularly in the case of a goods producer as the shipper V, respective goods containers B are loaded with transport goods T. Thereafter, these goods containers B can be taken directly or as goods containers B' in a means of transport according to a logistical plan P to a destination Z and handed over to a customer as goods to be transported T.

The inventive design of the transport device TV for the piece goods T now provides that the goods container B can be variably adapted in its basic dimensions at least according to length 11 and width 10 (Fig. 3) to the standard dimensions of Euro pallets (DIN EN 13698). Charge modules 1 are used in combination with a special transport container 3. According to the invention, this transport container 3 is adapted to the standard dimensions 12, 13 in accordance with ISO standard 668 in such a way that maximum space utilization can be achieved with the loading modules 1. This loading condition is shown in particular in FIG. 2. This embodiment of the transport device TV results in a concept with which a cargo unit that can be optimized in terms of loading and can be traced in a transport-safe manner can be used worldwide. The system thus creates a "double standard" in accordance with DIN EN and ISO standards, with which basic logistical components that are available worldwide remain usable and at the same time the efficiency of the transport processes is optimal, starting with the smallest unit (here: loading module) through to transport tasks that can be maximized can be solved.

In FIG. 3, the movement of the charge modules 1 during loading or unloading is indicated with the respective arrows 4. The loading module 1, like the other parts of the System is provided with an identifier 14 with which the tracking of the cargo unit is possible. A system that can be used as a delivery and/or collection vehicle 7, 8 is shown as an example, in which at least one loading module 1 can be transported. The loading module 1 in turn is provided with respective peripheral walls 24, 25, 26, 27 which are held on a stable base part.

A synopsis of Fig. 2 and Fig. 4 makes it clear that the transport device TV designed in the form of the transport container 3 can accommodate the respective cargo modules 1 designed as standard containers (Fig. 3) in a cargo hold 2 that has at least partially open longitudinal side walls 5, 6 . Starting from the region of its transverse side walls 8, 9 connected to the floor frame 7 at a distance in the longitudinal direction M, this cargo hold 2 has a support structure 30 connecting these at the top. Looking at FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 it becomes clear that the transport device TV is designed in such a way that its support structure 30 and the transverse side winches 8, 9 connected to the floor frame 7 form an enveloping structure which fixes the load modules 1 in a torsion-resistant manner.

From the representations of FIG. 4 to 6 it is clear that the in its ISO dimensions according to 12 and 13 (Fig. 3) for a maximum recording of EN standard (according to 10 and 11) having cargo modules 1 designed transport container 3 despite the overhead support structure 30 is largely open. This ensures that wall-free zones can be used for lateral and/or vertical feeding and stacking (arrow 4, 4', Fig. 5) of charge modules 1.

This makes it clear that the system with the support structure 30 enables a transport container 3 largely without side walls. It is provided that the supporting structure 30 is provided with a central longitudinal strut 31 (FIG. 4, FIG. 7) as a central longitudinal component which at least partially replaces the cover plate D (FIG. 3) provided in known containers. This makes it clear that the transport container 3 defines variably usable receiving areas for the load modules 1 in the area of its largely open side walls 5, 6 and/or its lateral upper ceiling zones 15, 16. These variably usable Recording areas are also suitable for additional units in the area of the transport container 3. In particular, it is provided that in order to operate the cargo unit that can be loaded with a packing density that can be maximized, a loading structure designed as a lifting assembly 18 can be integrated into the system of the transport device TV. This lifting assembly 18 can preferably be arranged in the rear area of the transport device TV (FIG. 5). From the individual representations according to FIG. 7 as well as 13 and 14 it is clear that the lifting assembly 18 for moving the loading modules 1 can assume different operating positions.

An operating frame 17 is shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, with which a holding device 19 (FIG. 14) grasping the charging module 1 interacts. These components are integrated into the system of the support structure 30 in such a way that the displacements out of or into the transport container 3 are possible with appropriate adjusting movements 20, 21 (FIG. 13). It is also conceivable that pivoting movements according to arrows 22 and 23 about corresponding vertical axes H, H' are possible by means of further adjusting elements not shown in detail. This makes it clear that the loading modules 1 can be handled largely independently in the area of the respective transport vehicle by means of the lifting assembly 18 . 5 shows the system on a truck trailer with two transport devices TV, TV' arranged one behind the other. The transport device TV according to FIG. 6 is arranged on a corresponding rail frame 28 for rail transport. It is clear that the lifting assembly 18 is provided as an additional unit that can be carried along with the transport container 3, and this can preferably be arranged at the rear area of the vehicle (FIG. 5).

Starting from the basic construction of the transport device TV according to FIG. 2, the further embodiment according to FIG. 4 provides that the transport container 3 is provided with partitions 32 forming compartments transversely to its central upper supporting structure 30 and the longitudinal center plane M formed thereby. This makes it clear that a respective secured accommodation space in the form of cargo cells 2' can be delimited for the cargo modules 1 that can be pushed in from the side or lowered from above (arrow 4, 4', FIG. 5). These delimited cargo cells 2' are also illustrated in FIG. 9 and FIG. With these partitions 32 it is achieved that the cargo tents 2' each form a storage volume (according to length x width x height) that can be influenced by the spacing 29 (FIG. 11) of the partitions 32. It is clear from the respective detailed illustrations in FIGS. 4 and 5 that the spacing 29 of the partitions 32 can be set to a constant dimension in such a way that the charge modules 1 having standard dimensions can be accommodated with a precise fit. It is also conceivable that the cargo space 2 in the area of the respective cargo cells 2' can be filled with a variable number of standard cargo modules 1, also with a different spacing 29. For this purpose, the concept of the partition walls 32 is designed such that variations in the distance 29 are possible through corresponding removable embodiments and/or a possibility of displacement, and thus the accommodation of charge modules 1 having “double” standard dimensions is also possible.

FIG. 9 shows an enlarged individual representation of the cargo space 2 with the partition walls 32 forming the cargo cell 2'. It becomes clear that EN standard pallets 33, which reach under the load modules 1 (not shown here), can also be introduced into these cargo cells 2'.

The concept of the transport device TV is completed in the industry-standard design in that variable designs of load securing devices LS are provided at least in the area of the assemblies delimiting the cargo hold 2 . From an overall view of the representations according to Fig. 2 to 19 it becomes clear that the load securing LS can be designed with optionally applicable constructions, in particular it is provided that the load securing LS with the base frame 7, the transverse side walls 8, 9 and/or the upper supporting structure 30 interacting elements. It has been shown that in particular the partitions 32 already shown can be effective as effective load securing. It is also conceivable that additional securing elements 34 (FIG. 11) are integrated into the holding structure in the bottom area of the intermediate walls 32 . An expedient design also envisages that the transport device TV can be provided with a top and/or side cover 35 (FIG. 2) at least in the area of the upper support structure 30 .

In FIG. 2, the load securing device LS is additionally provided with an upper tensioning strut 36. It is clear from FIG. 4 that the support structure 30 has respective support legs 37, 38; 37', 38', so that in addition to stabilizing the enveloping construction, an additional securing effect for the cargo hold 2 is achieved. FIG. 8 shows a detailed illustration of a load securing system LS, with a safety rope 39 being braced with a frame part 40 .

A synopsis of Fig. 10 and Fig. 12 shows the basic structure of a "ground safety device" that can be combined directly with the cargo modules 1. In the area of the cargo module 1 positioned in the transport position, a corresponding locking bar 41 (Fig. 12) can be secured by means of a pushing movement 42 and a rotary movement 43 are brought into the connection position to the floor-side counter-member 44 in such a way that a form-fitting connection is achieved and the charging module 1 can be connected to the floor frame 7 or to the correspondingly stacked charging module 1 by means of an “entrained” safety assembly.

From the illustrations according to FIG. 15, FIG. 17, FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 further details of load securing LS become clear, in each fold the use of an additional tensioning strap 45 is provided, including different options for fixing to the components of the transport device TV are shown, in the detail representation according to FIG. 16 the basic application of a customs security 46 is shown as an assembly integrated into the components.

As already indicated with the schematic diagrams in FIG. 5 and FIG can be accommodated in air traffic on transport frames 28, 28' that can be provided in a variety of ways so that an optimal transport-transshipment-storage process (TUL) is possible. This makes it clear that the transport device TV provides a system whose use is optimal due to worldwide spread Transport conditions made possible both for small producers in the third world and for Internet suppliers operating worldwide.

With reference to the present inventive combination, it is established that further equivalent combinations of individual components lead to an embodiment of the inventive concept.

In particular, it is conceivable that the cargo module integrated into the cargo unit is used in the form of a constructively variable "equipment box", and this equipment box can be adapted to changed transport conditions of the inventive velvet and

Distribution system can be adjusted.

Claims

patent claims

1. Transport device for general cargo, with which goods containers (B) loaded at a shipper (V) are brought to a customer (A) and unloaded, characterized in that their basic dimensions according to length (11) and width (10) are adapted to the Standard dimensions of Euro pallets (DIN EN 13698) variably adaptable load modules (1) are provided as goods containers (B), these are placed in a transport container (3) that can be adapted in particular to the standard dimensions (12, 13) according to ISO standard 668 and thus a load-optimisable and transport-safe traceable cargo unit is formed.

2. Transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that this is designed in the form of the transport container (3) as the respective standard container

accommodating cargo modules (1) in a cargo space (2) that has at least open longitudinal side walls (5, 6) and starting from the region of its two transverse side winches (8, 9) connected to the floor frame (7) at a distance in the longitudinal direction (M), one of these is assigned to the top side Having supporting structure (30).

3. Transport device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that its support structure (30) and the base frame (7) connected to the transverse side walls (8, 9) form a load module to be transported (1) torsionally fixed Hütlstruktur.

4. Transport device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the transport container (3 ) with its largely open support structure (30) is designed in such a way that wall-free zones can be used for lateral and/or vertical feeding and stacking (arrow 4, 4') of charge modules (1).

5. Transport device according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the supporting structure (30) of the transport container (3) can be designed largely without side walls and the supporting structure (30) has at least one of the cover plates (D) provided in known containers partially replacing the central longitudinal strut (31) as a central longitudinal component,

6. Transport device according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transport container (3) has variably usable receiving areas for the load modules (1st ) defined, wherein a lifting assembly (18) is provided to operate the cargo unit that can be loaded with a packing density that can be maximized, and this can be activated to move the cargo modules (1) both during loading and during unloading.

7. Transport device according to claim 6, characterized in that the lifting assembly (18) is provided as an additional unit that can be carried along with the transport container (3).

8. Transport device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the Tiansportcontainer (3) is provided transversely to its central upper supporting structure (30) with respective partitions (32) forming compartments, such that for the laterally insertable or from a respective secured accommodation space in the form of cargo cells (2') can be delimited by means of cargo modules (1) that can be lowered at the top (arrow 4, 4').

9. Transport device according to claim 8, characterized in that the freight lines (2') form a storage volume that can be defined by the distance (29) between the partitions (32), the distance (29) between the partitions (32) being preferably constant is directed and thus the cargo space (2) in the region of the respective cargo cells (2 ') with a variable number of standard loading modules (1) can be filled, the partitions (32) fixed or at least individual partitions (32) are held in a removable and/or displaceable manner.

10, Transport device according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that EN standard pallets (33) reaching under the load modules (1) can be fixed in its cargo compartment (2) and the transport device in the area of the cargo compartment (2) delimiting them Assemblies are not provided with any or at least one load securing device (LS),

11 Transport device according to Claim 10, characterized in that the respective load securing device (LS) interacts with the mild base frame (7), the transverse side walls (8, 9) and/or the upper supporting structure (30).

12, transport device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the partitions (32) as load securing (LS) are effective and additional securing elements (34) can be integrated into the holding structure.

13.0,. Transport device according to one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it interacts with an upper and/or side cover (35) in the region of the supporting structure (30).

14, transport device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that this in the form of a cargo unit on a transport frame (28, 28') enabling transport by road, rail, water and/or air transport is recordable.

15. Use of the transport device (TV) according to claim 1 to 17 for a globally usable and computer-controlled and secure executable transport envelope storage process (TUL).