DE102007043818B4 - Device for covering a container - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for covering a container (1), characterized in that in the region of at least one upper edge (1.1) of the container (1) at least one linkage (4) is arranged, to which a tarpaulin (6) or a net (7) can be attached wherein the linkage (4) is rotatable about an axis parallel to the upper edge (1.1) between an open position and a closed position such that the linkage (4) is in the closed position above the container (1), the linkage (4) being rotatable by means of a shaft (2) to which the linkage is attached, and two linkages (4) each having a first section (4.1) and a second section (4.2), and in that the shaft (2) with bearings (3) on the container (1) is fixed and wherein the linkage (4) each consist of a short first section (4.1) and an approximately perpendicular thereto arranged long second section (4.2) and wherein the first. ..

Description

The The invention relates to a device for covering a container.

devices of the type mentioned above are used to temporarily cover open-topped containers, goods loaded in the container from the weather or from falling out, especially when transporting by lorries, to protect or to prevent containers, especially garbage or Dumpster to be loaded without authorization.

in the The prior art are devices for covering a container known, which include a hinged lid made of metal, whose hinges are arranged on an upper edge of a container wall and which is folded approximately vertically upwards.

adversely is the high weight of about 300 kg of such lid constructions, that the payload of the container, especially if this is by truck should be transported to the corresponding value reduced. Furthermore, it is disadvantageous that such equipped container with up-aligned, open Lid can only be loaded from three of four sides. Besides that is disadvantageous that such containers equipped, in particular if these are not filled are open Lid tilt in case of wind. A particular disadvantage is that an operation only possible is by placing an operator on the container until said device goes up; this is expensive and poses a danger because of the associated danger of falling represents.

Of Further, in the prior art devices for covering a Containers known that include a bowing system and ropes, taking on Ropes arranged at an upper edge of a container wall are planning about the upper opening of the container stretched or in a marginal part of the upper opening of the container can be gathered.

there is also disadvantageous that such containers equipped only can be loaded from three out of four sides. In addition, it is disadvantageous that such devices are mechanically complex and easily destructible and thus high costs both in purchase and in maintenance cause. Particularly disadvantageous is also with these devices, that an operation only possible is in which an operator on the container to said device goes up; this is expensive and represents a source of danger.

in the State of the art are also devices for covering a container known, which is a arranged on a truck rolling role or nets. The respective tarpaulin or net is over Leadership system over the Container feasible.

there is also disadvantageous that such containers equipped mechanically costly are and a cover of the container is only possible if this on a truck with the said device set up is.

in the State of the art are also Devices for covering a container known, the one on a roll for tarpaulin arranged on an edge of a wall of a container or nets, which is operated by means of a crank.

From the DE 37 05 202 C1 For example, a device for covering a container is known, which has a pivotable lid, which is supported by struts.

From the DE 10 2004 034 041 A1 Another device for covering a container is known, which has a pivotable roof. The roof is disposed in the region of at least one upper edge of the container, the roof being rotatable about an axis parallel to the upper edge between an open position and a closed position such that hinges of the roof are in the closed position above the container ,

From the DE 10 2004 027 741 A1 For example, a container is known which comprises a container insert of flexible material. The flexible material is supported by a frame.

there is disadvantageous that such devices are mechanically complex. Particularly disadvantageous here is that an operation is only possible in which an operator on the container to said device goes up; this is expensive and also constitutes a source of danger.

The The object of the invention is an improved device to cover a container. The device should in particular be easy to use and crash-proof and loadability and the transportability of the container.

The solution The object succeeds according to the invention by a device for Covering a container with the feature combination according to the claim 1.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

in the The following is under a device for covering a container Also to be understood to be a device that at least part a cover for a container is and only one support frame without net or without Tarpaulin covers.

The inventive device for covering a container is designed so that in the area at least one upper edge of the container at least one linkage angeord net is. At this linkage a tarpaulin or a net is attachable, whereby the linkage around a parallel to the upper edge extending axis between an open Position and a closed position is rotatable such that the linkage in the closed position above the container. In particular, the linkage in the closed position no lateral projection against the Container on. Preferably, the linkage also in the fully open position no lateral projection across from on the container. Thus, the device according to the invention is also for conventional roll-off containers and for Absetzcontainer usable whose width is 2.55. The mentioned width may be at usual Roll-off containers and settling containers are not exceeded, provided these in public Traffic should be transported. Because of that the linkage in one Completely opened Position is rotatable, is one with the device according to the invention Covered containers can be loaded from all four sides.

The Invention provides that the linkage means of a shaft, to the linkage is fixed, is rotatable. By doing that at the ends of the shaft one linkage each is arranged and the shaft extends approximately along the length of the container, results in a particularly simple and effective construction, because by turning the shaft both rods, between which a net or a tarpaulin is tensioned, at the same time from an open Position in a closed position and vice versa are rotatable.

The Invention also looks in front of that two linkage arranged in each case with a first section and a second section and that the shaft with bearings is attached to the container.

According to the invention the linkage each of a short first section and an approximately rectangular arranged to long second section. It runs the first section in the closed state of the shaft down and the second portion, which is slightly smaller than the inner width of the container runs just below the top and about parallel to this.

Preferably the first section is shorter than the second section, its length slightly shorter than the width of the container is and the two sections mentioned stand so 4 angle to each other that in an arrangement the shaft above a longitudinal extending upper edge of the container in the closed position at least the second section is located inside the container. Thus, the embodiment of the invention is a particularly compact Solution.

Prefers is the direct or indirect attachment of the linkage to the Detachable container. Thereby the invention is conventional Retrofittable containers.

A Another embodiment of the invention provides that the linkage of a closed position, approximately in the plane of the upper opening of the Containers lies, in a complete opened Position, approximately in the plane of a lateral wall of the container is located, is rotatable. It is the angle of rotation, at least in conventional containers with horizontal upper opening and vertical side walls, about 270 °. This is the linkage in one Completely opened Rotatable position. This is one with such a device configured Covered containers can be loaded from all four sides.

Especially Preferably, the shaft is parallel to an upper edge of a longitudinal side Wall of the container arranged. As a result, the device according to the invention particularly simple and especially due to their small rotatable or pivotable overhang length Space-saving design.

A Particularly preferred embodiment of the invention provides that at the linkage a tarp or net covering the upper opening of the Containers is arranged. As a result, loaded in the container Good from the weather or from falling out, especially when transporting by lorries, protected become. In addition, it can be prevented that container, in particular Garbage or Dumpster to be loaded without authorization.

A further embodiment of the invention provides that the linkage is rotatable by means of a self-locking gear. As a result, a separate fixing when opening and closing the device according to the invention is not required, so that the device according to the invention is secured against accidental folding down. Thus, their operation is particularly simple and safe. The self-locking gear is preferably from below, ie from a person on the ground next to the container, be dienbar. The operation is thus particularly safe, since operating personnel for operating, that is to open or close the device according to the invention on the container does not have to climb upwards as in the conventional devices. Particularly preferably, the transmission is a worm gear with a toothed wheel attached to the shaft and a worm corresponding thereto. The worm is arranged on an approximately vertically downwardly extending control shaft. This is a particularly simple way of manually operated from below device according to the invention specified, which is self-locking.

A Another embodiment of the invention provides that at two themselves opposite upper edges the container to be covered each least arranged a linkage is, with particularly preferably arranged opposite each other linkage When closed almost touch or overlap. As a result, the device according to the invention due to their small rotatable or pivotable overhang length especially Space-saving design.

The Invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments.

there demonstrate:

1 a schematic, perspective view of a container with a first embodiment of a device according to the invention for covering in the fully open state,

2 an associated perspective view in a partially open state

3 an associated front view in the fully opened state,

4 an associated longitudinal view in the fully closed state,

5 an end view of a container with a second embodiment of a device according to the invention for covering and

6 four schematic, perspective views of containers with various devices for covering the prior art.

each other corresponding parts are in all figures with the same reference numerals Mistake.

1 shows a container designed as a usual settling container 1 with four lateral walls 1.5 each with an upper edge 1.1 which has an upper opening 1.4 form. The width of the container 1 is 2.55 m, its length is 7.5 m and its height is 2.5 m. At the front of the container 1 is a usual climbing ladder 1.2 arranged. Above an upper edge 1.1 a longitudinal side wall 1.5 is a wave 2 in camps 3 rotatably mounted and immovable in its longitudinal direction. At the end of the shaft 2 is one each from a short first section 4.1 and an approximately perpendicular thereto arranged long second section 4.2 existing linkage 4 attached. At one end of the wave 2 is a worm gear 5 arranged, which no lateral projection to the outside with respect to the longitudinal side wall shown on the right 1.5 having. The worm gear 5 includes a front end of the shaft shown at lins 2 arranged gear 5.1 and a vertically arranged, corresponding screw 5.2 on a control shaft 5.3 is attached, at the lower end is a control wheel 5.4 located. The worm gear 5 is with a flange 5.5 at the container 1 releasably secured. As well as the camps 3 detachable on the container 1 are attached, the device of the invention is easy to retrofit to conventional containers. The two linkages 4 are parallel to the shaft 2 arranged so that upon rotation of the shaft 2 the two poles 4 can be moved simultaneously self-locking. In the illustrated state, the device for covering is completely open; both poles 4 are located in the immediate area of the lateral wall on the right 1.5 , Between the two poles 4 is a plane 6 curious; excited.

2 shows the under 1 described container 1 in which the device for covering is not fully open and in one through the worm gear 5 locked position is located. The two linkages 4 stand up. Upon further actuation of the control wheel 5.4 the covering device can be fully opened or completely closed.

3 shows the under 1 described container 1 in which the device for covering is also completely open. The fully closed position of the linkage 4 is shown in dashed lines. In the figure shown, the pivoting range of the device for covering is designated by the angle α, which is approximately 270 °. From the illustrated fully open position is the linkage 4 pivoted so in a fully closed position that it is almost completely within the container 1 located. It is crucial that when closed, neither an element of the worm gear 5 , still the wave 2 or parts of the linkage 4 laterally opposite the container 1 survive; this is the width of the container 1 not enlarged by using the device according to the invention for covering in its closed state, so that the Container 1 like other conventional containers 1 can be transported by lorries in public transport. When closed, the first section shows 4.1 of the linkage 4 from the wave 2 down and the second section 4.2 of the linkage 4 , which is slightly smaller than the inner width of the container 1 , just below the top 1.1 and about parallel to this. The free end of the second section 4.2 of the linkage 4 in the closed state almost touches the lateral wall shown on the left 1.5 , By doing that the linkage 4 can be operated by turning the easy-to-reach control wheel, the inventive device for covering harbors little risk during operation. In particular, operating personnel does not have to be on the container 1 , for example by means of the ladder 1.2 go up.

4 shows the under 1 described container 1 in which the device for covering is completely closed, in side view. The linkages shown between the right and left 4 strained tarpaulin 6 is by means of a tensioning rope on hooks 1.3 at the longitudinal side wall 1.5 are fastened, lashed. At the opposite longitudinal side wall, not shown here 1.5 is the tarpaulin 6 is also by means of a tensioning rope on hooks 1.3 lashed. This is in the container 1 stored goods both from rain and from falling out, especially during transport, protected, In addition, the container 1 thus protected against unauthorized loading.

5 shows a container 1 in which the device for covering is arranged on two longitudinal sides, in an end view. The length of the second sections 4.2 is slightly less than half the width of the container 1 so that the opposite free ends of the second sections 4.2 almost touching when closed. As a result, the two parts of the device according to the invention for covering are operated independently.

It is alternatively also possible to change the length of the second sections 4.2 slightly larger than half the width of the container 1 to choose so that the opposite free ends of the second sections 4.2 overlap when closed.

It is also possible, instead of the plane shown in the previous figures 6 a network not shown here 7 to arrange, provided that the device according to the invention primarily of securing the goods in the container 1 from falling out.

6a to 6d show schematic, perspective views of containers with four different devices for covering according to the prior art. 6a shows a container with an initially described hinged lid made of metal, whose hinges are arranged on an upper edge of a container wall and which is folded approximately vertically upwards. 6b shows a container with an initially described Spriegelsystem and ropes, wherein on ropes, which are arranged at an upper edge of a container wall, tarpaulins can be stretched over the upper opening of the container or shirred in a peripheral portion of the upper opening of the container. 6c shows a container with an initially described roller for tarpaulins or nets, which is arranged on a truck. 6d shows a container with an initially described role for tarpaulins or nets, which is arranged on one edge of a wall of the container and which is operated by means of a crank.

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Claims (10)

Device for covering a container ( 1 ) characterized in that in the region of at least one upper edge ( 1.1 ) of the container ( 1 ) at least one linkage ( 4 ), on which a tarpaulin ( 6 ) or a network ( 7 ) is attachable, wherein the linkage ( 4 ) rotatable about a parallel to the upper edge ( 1.1 ) extending axis between an open position and a closed position is rotatable so that the linkage ( 4 ) in the closed position above the container ( 1 ), wherein the linkage ( 4 ) by means of a shaft ( 2 ), to which the linkage is attached, is rotatable and wherein two linkage ( 4 ) each with a first section ( 4.1 ) and a second section ( 4.2 ) are arranged and that the shaft ( 2 ) with bearings ( 3 ) at the container ( 1 ) and wherein the linkage ( 4 ) one each from a short one first section ( 4.1 ) and an approximately at right angles arranged long second section ( 4.2 ) and where the first section ( 4.1 ) in the closed state of the shaft ( 2 ) goes down and the second section ( 4.2 ), which is slightly smaller than the inner width of the container ( 1 ), just below the upper edge ( 1.1 ) and runs approximately parallel to this. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the direct or indirect attachment of the linkage ( 4 ) at the container ( 1 ) is solvable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the linkage ( 4 ) from a closed position which is approximately in the plane of the upper opening ( 1.4 ) of the container ( 1 ), in a fully open position, approximately in the plane of a lateral wall ( 1.5 ) of the container ( 1 ) is rotatable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shaft ( 2 ) parallel to an upper edge ( 1.1 ) a longitudinal wall ( 1.5 ) of the container is arranged. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the linkage ( 4 ) a tarpaulin ( 6 ) or a net for covering the upper opening ( 1.4 ) of the container ( 1 ) is arranged. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the linkage ( 4 ) is rotatable by means of a self-locking gear. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that that the transmission is operated from below. Device according to one of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that the transmission is a worm gear ( 5 ) with one on the shaft ( 2 ) attached gear ( 5.1 ) and a corresponding snail ( 5.2 ), which are on an approximately vertically downward operating shaft ( 5.3 ) is arranged. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on two opposite upper edges ( 1.1 ) at least one linkage ( 4 ) is arranged. Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that at two opposite upper edges ( 1.1 ) arranged linkage ( 4 ) almost touch or overlap when closed.