DE102008009131A1 - Loading unit for intermodal transport and handling of goods - Google Patents

Abstract

The loading device has a fixed self supporting frame module (1). Standardized edge fitting systems (7.1,7.2) are arranged on eight edges of self supporting frame module, each on lateral upper and lower sides. Additional supporting reinforcing elements (1.5) are provided between the lateral, upper and lower frame elements (1.1,1.2).

Description

The The invention relates to a loading unit for an intermodal transport and transhipment of goods, the diverse can be used and with additional adapters and other elements in its functionality to different requirements can be adjusted during transport and transshipment of goods. The charging units according to the invention can transported by a variety of means of transport and also be manipulated and handled with different hoists. So is a transport with road, Rail vehicles just as possible as with inland or even seagoing vessels. At a required Change from one means of transport to another can the most diverse known hoists, handling equipment and Systems are used.

By a corresponding modification of a charging unit can be an adaptation to the requirements for the transport and handling of different goods in a simple form flexible be made and achieved.

at the handling of loading units according to the invention can also considered a wide variety of standard systems and dimensions become.

For the transport and transshipment of various goods become container worldwide used with an upward trend. These are standardized in Form used in different dimensions. Especially for one Transport on ships it is necessary for containers to be stacked on top of each other be very high pile heights with up to nine stacked Containers are required. Accordingly, the containers have a sufficient have high strength to the case of stacked arrangement acting forces and to be able to record moments.

For the envelope or if you need to change to another means of transport are common at the respective place of transposition a wide variety of hoists, handling equipment or transhipment systems for Available. But since conventional Container frequently no options for one have appropriate attack or attack of such devices or systems, may cause problems or delays when moving a container from a means of transport to a Other means of transport come.

at The production will be conventional containers while in large numbers but there are no standard elements in the form of modules used that too for the production of other types of containers can be used, such as This is the case, for example, in the platform technology known from the automotive industry the case is.

Especially in containers, for different goods this is not the case so far. So different For example, such containers used as swap bodies are intended to be significantly different from those used in the form of roll-off containers become. However, this also applies to containers used for transport of bulk materials or liquids and gases in containers to be used, too.

It It is therefore an object of the invention to provide loading units available provide much more flexible and cost-effective can be produced.

According to the invention this Task with a loading unit having the features of claim 1, solved. Advantageous embodiments and developments of the invention can with in subordinate claims designated characteristics can be achieved.

A formed according to the invention Ladeeinehit has as an essential part of a rigid self-supporting Frame module, at its eight corners in each case at least one standardized Corner fitting system on the laterally outer upper and lower sides is arranged. On the frame module are also supporting stiffening elements between the side upper and lower frame elements. The additional supporting stiffening elements are arranged in the areas in which the corner fitting systems are ordered to. Between Stiffening elements are free spaces present, which in particular formed over a large area are so that once the net mass of a frame module so low as possible on the other hand, if necessary, greater freedom for the Access from the outside or greater freedom of design adapted to the different transport or transhipment needs possible is.

The usable for loading units according to the invention rigid self-supporting frame module can be further modified by at least four corners of a front side of the frame module each in addition standardized intermediate fittings arranged at a distance to the already mentioned corner fittings are. As a result, an envelope with differently standardized handling equipment or Systems can be achieved. These can then be at the different localities either at the corner fittings or at the intermediate fittings be struck.

It is also advantageous if at the un Tere lateral frame elements gripping edges, cross channels or forks are present. It is also possible to provide gripping edges and fork pockets on a frame module, whereby the flexibility can be further increased. As a result, when handling different forklift and / or the mobile system can be used to receive a thus designed inventive charging unit of a vehicle from one side and then to be able to settle on another vehicle or a floor.

Frequently but also desired and required, a Ladeeinehit not directly on the ground off, which is especially the case when the loading unit from a street or rail vehicle deposited or picked up from the ground and on such a vehicle is to be put on. For this purpose can the lower frame elements, preferably in the region of the four corners, pivotable support legs with locking posts be attached. But there is also the possibility of an additional Adapter with support legs and locking posts is provided at the bottom of the lower frame elements of the load-bearing To attach frame module. The attachment should also be solvable, so that a corresponding trained adapter also removed again from a charging unit and then, if necessary, on another charging unit can be used again.

A charging unit according to the invention but also by minor Modification provided in the form of a roll-off container be, for this For example, a roll-off container adapter can be provided, which has a folding hook on one end face. Such a rolling container adapter Can be releasably attached to the underside of the frame module. This can be a Abrollcontaineradapter example of a front side of a adeeinheit pushed under the bottom of the frame module and then with corresponding fixing elements are attached to parts of the frame module. The attachment of a roll-off container adapter but can also a frame structure disposed between the lower side frame members and connected to the frame module. Such Frame structure can then have a tunnel space for recording a Abrollcontaineradapters is formed.

A charging unit according to the invention But it can also be equipped with a front element that has a folding hook is provided, are designed as Abrollcontainer. Such End face element with the folding hook can then at one end of the Frame module to be attached.

at both variants described for a training of a loading unit as Abrollcontainer it is low, the Hinged hook height adjustable train. The folding hooks should be locked in different heights can be so the most diverse systems, the standards of different Consider states, can be used.

Cheap is it also to provide a chain link in addition to a folding hook. A chainbuck can then go outside pointing to a roll-off container adapter, a front side element or on a front side arranged lower frame element available be.

At a charging unit according to the invention can additional Rolls are used, which is particularly advantageous in a Modification for one Roll-off container low effect. These rollers are preferably on an end face below the lower frame members or an end face of Abrollcontaineradapters arranged. The roles can change then one perpendicular to the longitudinal axis rotate the loading unit aligned rotation axis. advantageously, the rollers should be fixed so that they are pivotable, to be able to swing it to a position where it is sheltered and not disturbing are, but if necessary can be pivoted so that they have the desired function can do justice. Therefor can be swiveled Lever on the lower frame elements or the roll-off container adapter be present, which in turn hold the rollers with their axes. The roles can for one Railway and road use be used universally.

For one already mentioned supporting frame structure attached to the bottom of the frame module may be formed or attached there, it is favorable that at defined positions, which in turn are different norm systems take into account stops for a lock are formed or arranged there, with which a fastening a loading unit can be reached on a transport vehicle. Such attacks can but also alone or in addition for the Attaching a roll-off container adapter or other adapter for additional Functions are used. For example, there is the possibility Such adapters with other functional elements, such as a cooling device, at a loading unit according to the invention fasten accordingly.

For the protection of goods to be transported, different protective elements can preferably be attached to the outwardly facing sides of frame elements of the frame module. For example, a planking, trim elements or door elements can be attached thereto. Of course, there is also the Possibility to provide different cladding elements on the side walls or on at least one end face. For example, door elements can be fastened to one end face. The attachment of such protective elements can be done permanently, for example by producing a welded connection. But it is also possible to provide detachable fasteners, so that, for example, side walls or Seitenwandbeplankungselemente with z. B. quick release fasteners can be attached to a frame module, so that if necessary, a fixture and when not in use a distance easily and quickly possible.

A charging unit according to the invention can in simple form but also for the transport of gases or liquids be modified. For this can at least one tank container be fixed within the frame module.

One such tank container, but also other goods or objects to be transported, can while on the frame module formed or existing lashing eyes or be attached to other slings.

A charging unit according to the invention but also for the absorption of bulk material be provided with a floor and a Seitenbeplankung, wherein then preferably an open-topped container provided should be.

The already mentioned above supporting stiffening elements should be dimensioned so that in the longitudinal direction cover at least the area between the respective corner and intermediate fittings, so that increased strength is achieved in this critical area can.

The Stiffening elements can be formed in a variety of forms. In this case, plate-shaped stiffening elements be connected to the frame elements of a frame module. Especially in egg ner education in plate form of stiffening elements should this in the lower frame elements a larger width as having on the upper frame members. This can be done by means of a Bevel over the entire Height of one Stiffening element, but only partially in a lower Be region of a stiffening element of the case.

For a mass reduction it is possible, at least one recess on the respective stiffening elements train. It can their arrangement and dimensioning and the geometric shape so chosen be that a correspondingly provided with recess stiffening element but still has sufficient strength.

At a frame module can but also additional Stiffening elements in the front area between the lateral be arranged upper frame elements. This extra But stiffening elements should preferably be releasably attached, so that they can be attached as needed or removed again.

stiffeners can but generally also be designed in the form of carrier profiles, wherein different profile cross-sections, each under consideration the required strength, can be used. It exists but also the possibility Cross beams additionally with plate-shaped trained stiffening elements to use a frame module.

A charging unit according to the invention can be particularly cheap for one House-to-door traffic to be used, being in the transport and Envelope chain the most different vehicles and handling means can be used. She is for the Transport and envelope for Almost all types of good suitable or can with little effort for the most diverse Goods adjusted and modified. The frame modules can be designed and dimensioned be that even the desired one Stackability can be achieved.

By The modular design and the usable adapter can do this low production costs can be achieved.

following the invention will be explained in more detail by way of example.

there demonstrate:

1 a perspective view of an example of a loading unit according to the invention;

2 the section A from 1 in an enlarged view;

3 the section A in a different perspective;

4 an example with a tank container;

5 a perspective view of an adapter for swap bodies;

6 a perspective view of an example of a rolling container adapter;

7 an embodiment of a loading unit as Abrollcontainer and

8th a perspective view of a loading unit, which is also designed as a roll-off container.

In 1 a loading unit is shown in perspective. Here is a frame module 1 available, with side frame elements 1.1 (above) and 1.2 (below) and front frame elements 1.3 (above) and 1.4 (below), which are connected to each other at the corners is formed. At the two end faces are also the lateral stiffening elements 1.5 and upper stiffeners 1.6 with the frame elements 1.1 to 1.4 of the frame module 1 connected. On the side upper frame elements 1.1 are the corner fittings on the very outside in the front area 7.1 and a little further inward to the intermediate fittings 7.2 arranged.

To settle on the ground are in the four outer corners of the support legs 5 each with a locking support 5.1 arranged, which can be pivotally mounted on the frame module or possibly also an adapter.

At the lower side frame elements 1.2 are gripping edges 6 and fork pockets 8th present, which can be used in the envelope for the intervention of various handling means.

On one end face is centered in relation to the longitudinal axis of a chain block 10 in the area of the lower frame elements 1.4 on the frame module 1 attached.

Also with the enlarged representations of the 2 and 3 can be clarified that the lateral stiffening elements 1.5 in the area of the lower lateral frame elements 1.2 a larger width than above up to the upper side frame elements 1.1 , and may be formed plate-shaped. In addition, in the example shown here, a recess in the lower region of the stiffening elements 1.5 present, which lead to a mass reduction.

With the 3 is a possible arrangement of a pair of rollers 4 on a front side, illustrates that may be helpful, for example, when discontinuing a designed as a roll-off container loading unit.

4 shows a charging unit, in which within the frame module 1 a tank container 11 recorded and fixed to it, this frame module 1 is designed as in the example after 1 to 3 , the case is.

5 shows a swap body adapter 12 that with a frame module 1 can be connected. Support legs are in this example 5 with the locking posts 5.1 on the swap body adapter 12 and not on the frame module 1 fixed.

An example of a rolling container adapter which can be used in a loading unit according to the invention 2 is in 6 alone, and in 7 attached to a loading unit shown.

The roll-off container adapter 2 can under the frame module 1 pushed and then attached to this, where in the general description he explained tunnel can be helpful. For attachment are fasteners 2.4 available.

There are also two parallel vertical beams 2.2 on the roll-off container adapter 2 present, where a folding hook 2.1 is attached. This folding hook 2.1 can be fixed so that its height can be changed. Below is a chain link 10 on the roll-off container adapter 2 attached.

The upper ends of the vertical straps 2.2 are with a crossbeam 2.3 connected. This can increase the stability and the roll-off container adapter 2 as with 7 clarified by the upper side frame elements 1.1 additionally be attached, which has an advantageous effect during picking and setting and the torsional stiffness is improved.

In 8th is another example of a roll-off container shown, in which the roll-off container adapter compared to that of the example according to the 6 and 6 is formed differently. There are no crossbeams here 2.3 and vertical beams 2.2 present in analog form. The folding hook 2.1 is at the in 8th shown but again height adjustable and then fixable in different heights.

Claims (23)

Loading unit for intermodal transport and handling of goods; wherein the loading unit is a rigid self-supporting frame module ( 1 ), at whose eight corners in each case at least one standardized corner fitting system ( 7.1 . 7.2 ) is arranged on the lateral upper and lower sides and in these areas additionally supporting stiffening elements ( 1.5 ) between the lateral upper and lower frame members ( 1.1 and 1.2 ) and in between free spaces are available. Loading unit according to claim 1, characterized in that at least four corners of an end face of the frame module ( 1 ) each standardized corner fittings ( 7.1 ) and at a distance to Zwi fittings ( 7.2 ) are arranged. Loading unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in the lower lateral frame elements ( 1.2 ) Gripping edges ( 6 ), Cross channels and / or fork pockets ( 8th ) available. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the lower frame elements ( 1.2 ) pivoting support legs ( 5 ) with locking supports ( 5.1 ) or an adapter with support legs ( 5 ) with locking supports ( 5.1 ) on the underside of the lower frame elements ( 1.2 ) is attachable. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a roll-off container adapter ( 2 ) with arranged on a front side folding hook ( 2.1 ) at the bottom of the frame module ( 1 ) is releasably attachable. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on an end face of the frame module ( 1 ) a front side element with folding hooks ( 2.1 ) is attachable. Loading unit according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the folding hook ( 2.1 ) is height adjustable. Loading unit according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the front side facing outward on Abrollcontaineradapter ( 2 ), the end face element or a lower frame element ( 1.4 ) a chain link ( 10 ) is available. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at an end face below the lower frame elements ( 1.2 ) or an end face of the roll-off container adapter ( 2 ) about a perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the loading unit aligned rotation axis rotatable rollers ( 4 ) are arranged. Loading unit according to claim 9, characterized in that the rollers ( 4 ) by means of pivotable levers on the lower frame elements ( 1.2 ) or the roll-off container adapter ( 2 ) are held. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the underside of the frame module ( 1 ) is formed a load-bearing Rah menstruktur or fastened there, are formed at the defined in different positions different norm systems considering attacks for a lock or arranged there. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between the lower side frame elements ( 1.2 ) and / or on the frame structure a tunnel space for receiving a roll-off container adapter ( 2 ) is trained. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on outwardly facing sides of frame elements ( 1.1 . 1.2 . 1.3 . 1.4 ) a planking, cladding elements and / or door elements can be fastened / are. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that within the frame module ( 1 ) at least one tank container ( 11 ) is fixable. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that having a floor and a Seitenbeplankung a recording for bulk is trained. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting stiffening elements ( 1.5 ) are dimensioned so that they at least in the longitudinal axis direction between the respective corner and intermediate fittings ( 7.1 and 7.2 cover). Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Ver stiffening elements ( 1.5 ) are plate-shaped. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stiffening elements ( 1.5 ) on the lower frame elements ( 1.2 ) has a greater width than at the upper frame elements ( 1.1 ) exhibit. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the stiffening elements ( 1.5 ) is formed in each case at least one recess. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a side wall paneling by means of tensioned sliding tarpaulin is formed. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame module ( 1 ) between the lateral upper frame members ( 1.1 ) at the two end faces additional stiffening elements ( 1.6 ) are arranged. Loading unit according to claim 21, characterized in that the additional stiffening elements ( 1.6 ) are releasably attached. Loading unit according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Ver reinforcing elements ( 1.5 . 1.6 ) plate-shaped, are designed as cross members or plate-shaped with additional cross members.