DE102011008019A1 - Auxiliary transport device for transporting objects on pallet of e.g. forklift truck, has holding units that are connected to supporting unit, and are provided to hold lower pallet vertically spaced from upper pallet - Google Patents

Abstract

The pallets comprise a loading base that is oriented horizontally during transportation. A supporting unit (3) is extended along vertical direction, during transportation. The connecting units (4,4a,4b) are used for connecting the supporting unit with a lower pallet. The holding units (5,16) are connected to the supporting unit, and are provided to hold a lower pallet vertically spaced from an upper pallet. A loading area connecting element is provided at a support bar connection unit for connecting to a loading area. An independent claim is included for method for using auxiliary transport device for transporting objects on pallet.

Description

The present invention relates to a transportation auxiliary device and a method for applying this device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device capable of improving the transportation of items transported on pallets, and therefore referred to hereinafter as pallet goods.

It is known and common practice, objects that can not be transported as bulk goods or general cargo or the like, for. B. on trucks, in containers, in cargo holds of ships and aircraft, to transport pallets. The cargo space should be used as well as possible in terms of transport costs. In practice, however, the available cargo space, when transporting palletized goods, can not always be used optimally and thus economically.

The invention has for its object to provide an apparatus and a method for more economical transport of pallets goods available.

This object is achieved by the teaching of the independent claims. Preferred developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

The invention solves the problem of poor use of space by those pallets that are loaded only with a comparatively low height.

If such a pallet z. B. on the floor of a truck body (usually referred to as a suitcase) is placed, the space located above the pallet can not be used for transport. This is only possible if the items on the pallet exceptionally stable and shaped so that you can park a second pallet directly on these items. In general, this is not possible. The loading capacity of the truck body can then be used only insufficiently.

The present invention provides a transport assist device with which it is possible to address this problem. The auxiliary transport device has a support device which is connectable to the lower pallet. On this support means, another pallet can be placed, and is held there by a holding device at a distance from the first pallet. The weight force exerted by the pallet is completely absorbed by the support means, so that the objects placed on the lower pallet are not loaded by the weight of the upper pallet.

For the purposes of the invention, a pallet is understood to mean a device which in particular carries articles which are referred to as pallet goods in the present application. For this purpose, the pallet has at least one loading floor on which the pallet goods are stored for transport. The pallet preferably has at least one recess for a so-called. Lifting means, in particular for a fork of a forklift, a pallet truck, lifting means of a crane, a conveyor cat or load-carrying facilities of a high-bay warehouse.

According to a preferred embodiment, the pallet on at least two recesses, which are arranged to each other at a predetermined angle, more preferably at an angle of 90 °. According to a preferred embodiment, the loading floor is formed substantially rectangular. At predetermined positions of the loading floor spacers are preferably arranged, which serve in particular to space the loading floor of the pallet from the floor of a warehouse, a shelf or a cargo hold of a means of transport. According to a preferred embodiment, one spacer each is arranged at three, four or more positions below the loading floor, which advantageously counteracts unintended tilting of the loading floor. Particularly preferably, in each case a particular prismatic spacer is attached below each corner of the particular rectangular shaped loading floor. According to a preferred embodiment, two spacers define a recess. According to a preferred embodiment, a floorboard extends parallel to the loading floor below a spacer, particularly preferably under a plurality of spacers. Subsequently, shop floor, spacers and floorboards of the pallet are also referred to as pallet body or body of the pallet.

In the context of the invention, a support device is to be understood as meaning a device which in particular holds at least one connecting device and a holding device at a predetermined distance from one another. The support means has at least one support spar with first and second end, which serves in particular for receiving a force, in particular a weight force, which acts during transport substantially along its longitudinal axis. According to a preferred embodiment, the support spar receives a lateral force, and / or a bending and / or torque. According to a preferred embodiment, a support device has two or more support struts, in particular four support struts, which are particularly preferred connected to each other. According to a preferred embodiment, the support spar has an inner surface which faces the first pallet during transport.

According to a preferred embodiment, the components of the transport auxiliary device according to the invention comprise a material from a group comprising wood, plastic, metal, cardboard, steel, light metals, aluminum, alloys with aluminum. According to a preferred embodiment, a component comprises a fiber-reinforced plastic. As fibers are preferably those of glass, carbon, mineral fibers, wood fibers in question. According to a preferred embodiment, the device has a structure with cavities, more preferably a cured foam and / or honeycomb. According to a preferred embodiment, a hardened foam and / or a honeycomb structure is provided with at least one cover, particularly preferably with a thin-walled plate. Particularly preferably, the component is designed as a so-called sandwich panel, in which a foam layer or honeycomb layer extending substantially in one plane is connected on both sides to a respective cover plate, in particular connected in a materially bonded manner.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support spar has a cross-section whose moments of resistance about two mutually perpendicular bending axes are in a predetermined ratio. This counteracts uneven biaxial bending when the support spar is loaded with a force transverse to the longitudinal axis and / or a bending moment. Advantageously, the stability of the thus formed transport auxiliary device is improved during transport. Preferably, the ratio of the resistance moments is between 2 and 0.5, more preferably between 1.5 and 0.75, more preferably between 1.1 and 0.9. According to a preferred embodiment, the at least one support spar has a rectangular, circular, elliptical, trapezoidal cross-section. According to a preferred embodiment, the support spar is designed as a tube, flat bar, profile bar, I-beam, T-beam, L-beam. According to a preferred embodiment, a wall of a support spar recesses in particular for weight savings.

According to a preferred embodiment, a support spar on a bottom plate, which is preferably connected to the first end of the support spar. Particularly preferably, the bottom plate is formed integrally with the support spar. According to a preferred embodiment, the base plate is arranged during transport on the loading floor of the first pallet. According to another preferred embodiment, the base plate is arranged during transport below a spacer of the first pallet. According to a preferred embodiment, the bottom plate extends during transport below and horizontally along a boundary edge of the loading floor.

The support spar preferably has at least one first connecting element. This serves in particular the connection with a holding device, preferably with a second connecting element of the holding device. Advantageously, a first connecting element is designed in particular as a recess, projection, bore, window, pocket, loop, detent, pawl, cam, thread, friction surface, groove, spring, tongue, hook, eye, clamping pieces, bolts, pin. According to a preferred embodiment, the support spar has two or more first connecting elements. According to a preferred embodiment, the support device, in particular its support spar, a plurality of first connecting elements, which are arranged substantially vertically one above the other during transport.

A connection device in the sense of the invention means a device which in particular connects a support device of the auxiliary transport device to a first pallet. In particular, the connection device transmits during transport a force and / or moment between the support device and the first pallet, preferably by means of positive and / or non-positive connection. Advantageously, the connecting device produces a force flow between the second pallet and a lifting means. Advantageously, the connecting device transmits the weight force from the second pallet to a lifting means, which is acted upon at the same time by the weight force from the first pallet, for example when transporting a unit from the first and second pallets.

The connecting device preferably has a plurality of connecting means. Preferably, each support rail is assigned its own connection means. According to a preferred embodiment, a connecting means is in particular materially connected to a support spar, particularly preferably integrally formed. According to a preferred embodiment, the connecting means connects the support spar with a spacer and / or the loading floor of the first pallet. According to a further preferred embodiment, the connecting means is supported on a floorboard of the pallet, which extends parallel to the loading floor below a spacer of the pallet, and / or their shop floor. In this case, the connecting means transmits, in particular during transport, an in particular vertical force from the second pallet to a floorboard and / or the loading floor of the first pallet.

According to a preferred embodiment, the connecting means is formed as a projection, particularly preferably together with a recess in the support beam. According to a preferred embodiment, the projection extends into the body of the first pallet, particularly preferably in its loading floor and / or in one of its spacers. This projection, in particular with a prismatic, round cross-section, preferably extends parallel to the plane of the loading floor. According to a preferred embodiment, the projection penetrates when attaching a support spar to a first pallet in the loading floor and / or one of their spacers. Particularly preferably, the projection is formed as a nail or mandrel and arranged by or on one of the first pallet facing inner surface of a support spar and / or the bottom plate. Advantageously, such a projection is sunk when attaching a support beam to a first pallet by a blow, for example, with a hammer in a spacer and / or the loading floor of the first pallet. Advantageously supports the weight of the first pallet when sinking the projection in a floorboard, spacer and / or in the loading floor, provided that the projection is mounted on the bottom plate of a support beam.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a support spar has a recess, in particular a bore, through which a connection means designed as a projection extends into a spacer and / or a loading floor of a first pallet. With appropriate training designed as a projection connecting means is sunk only after attaching a support spar to a first pallet through a recess of this support spar in a spacer and / or the loading floor of the first pallet. According to a preferred embodiment, the projection is formed as a staple. According to a preferred embodiment, the projection when attaching a support beam to a first pallet is fed by a conveyor and connected by means of an energy-supplied hand tool with a bottom board, spacer and / or with the loading floor of the pallet.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a connecting means is designed as a clamp. This is in particular provided to surround a spacer, a floorboard and / or the loading floor of the first pallet in particular form-fitting and / or non-positively. The clip has at least one boundary surface which faces the first pallet and is preferably aligned substantially parallel to an inner surface of a support spar. According to a preferred embodiment, the connecting means formed as a clamp is integrally connected to the support spar. Preferably, at least a part of the clamp on the first pallet is supported such that this part of the clamp introduces a force and / or moment from the second pallet into the first pallet. For this purpose, this part of the clip is in particular a form-fitting manner on the loading floor and / or on a floorboard of the first pallet. According to a preferred embodiment, the clip has at least one rigid and one movable part. The movable part is particularly preferably spring-loaded or designed as a spring. Preferably, the rigid and / or the movable part of the clip has a boundary surface which is arranged substantially parallel to an inner surface of a support spar. According to a preferred embodiment, the movable part has a second insertion aid, which is particularly preferably designed as an inclined surface. This inclined surface advantageously aids in opening the clip as it approaches a spacer, floorboard and / or loading floor of the first pallet by removing the movable portion of the clip from its immovable portion. The clamp is pretensioned. According to a preferred embodiment, the movable part of the clip has a catch which engages when attaching the clip to a spacer and / or around a part of the loading floor. Moving part of the clamp, catch and second insertion aid are particularly preferably formed in one piece. According to a further preferred embodiment, a connecting device has both projection and clip.

According to another preferred embodiment, a connecting means is designed as a particular plate-shaped or prismatic force transmission piece. The power transmission piece has at least a first and a second boundary surface or boundary edge, which extend substantially parallel to the loading floor of a first pallet. According to a preferred embodiment, the two boundary surfaces or boundary edges are arranged below the loading floor. According to a preferred embodiment, the power transmission piece is supported on a floorboard of the pallet and / or its loading floor, particularly preferably with at least one of the boundary surfaces or boundary edges. In this case, the power transmission piece advantageously transmits, in particular during transport, a particularly vertical force from the second pallet to a floorboard or the loading floor of the first pallet. According to a preferred embodiment, the power transmission piece is formed integrally with a support spar.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the connecting means for embracing a spacer of the first pallet or the loading floor is formed. According to a preferred embodiment, this encompasses Connecting means a particular prismatic spacer during transport only partially. Particularly preferred remains one of the boundary surfaces of the particular prismatic spacer during transport and associated with the first pallet transport auxiliary device free. Thus, it is advantageous to connect the first pallet and support beam possible, even if the loading floor is completely covered with goods. According to a preferred embodiment, the connecting means for engaging with the bottom plate of the support beam is connected, particularly preferably formed integrally with the bottom plate. According to a further preferred embodiment, the connecting device is combined for gripping with the power transmission piece and / or projection.

A holding device in the sense of the invention means a device which serves in particular for supporting a second pallet. In this case, the holding device temporarily absorbs, in particular, a weight force from the second pallet and introduces this weight force into the supporting device. Advantageously, the holding device at least temporarily transversal forces from the weight of the second pallet and transmits them to the support means. During transport, the holding device is connected to the support device. During transport, the holding device has a predetermined distance from the first end of the support device or to the connection device. According to a preferred embodiment, the transport auxiliary device has two or more holding devices. Particularly preferably, several holding devices are arranged one above the other during transportation.

The holding device has one or more support bodies, preferably a support body per support spar. During transport, a part in particular supports a spacer and / or a floorboard of the second pallet on the support body. The support body has at least one during transport substantially horizontal aligned support surface. According to a preferred embodiment, the support body has recesses which serve to save weight.

According to a preferred embodiment, a support body is integrally connected to the support spar, particularly preferably formed integrally with the support spar. According to a preferred embodiment, this support body is formed with an L-shaped cross-section.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a support body is designed as a retaining sleeve, which engages in particular at least partially surrounds the support beam. The retaining sleeve has at least one during transport substantially horizontal aligned support surface. According to a preferred embodiment, the retaining sleeve engages around the support rail such that the retaining sleeve forms a guide for a support rail displaceable therein, comparable to a carriage guide of a machine tool. For this preferred embodiment, the retaining sleeve has at least one second connecting element. This is used in particular the detachable connection with in particular a first connecting element of the support spar. The second connecting element is designed as a counterpart to a first connecting element, particularly preferably as a recess, projection, bore, window, pocket, loop, detent, pawl, cam, thread, friction surface, groove, spring, tongue, hook, eyelet, clamping pieces, bolts , Pen.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the support body is designed as a support piece. The support piece has at least one substantially horizontally oriented support surface during transport. The support piece is detachably connected during transport in particular with an inner surface of the support spar. The support piece has at least a first and a substantially perpendicular second boundary surface. The first boundary surface serves as a support surface for supporting the second pallet. The second boundary surface has the at least one second connection element according to the previous preferred embodiment and bears in particular on the inner surface of the support spar. Advantageously, this preferred embodiment of the holding means can be produced inexpensively, in particular as a pressed part.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support piece has an L-shaped cross section with first and second legs. The first, in particular horizontal leg of the transport of the L-shaped cross section forms the support surface. The second, in particular vertical leg during transport of the L-shaped cross section has the at least one second connecting element according to the previous preferred embodiment and abuts against the inner surface of the support spar. Advantageously, this preferred embodiment can be produced inexpensively and weight-saving, in particular as a pressed part.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the support piece extends L-shaped along different inner surfaces of the L-shaped support spar. Advantageously, this L-shaped support piece stiffens the support beam. According to a preferred embodiment, the L-shaped support piece has an L-shaped cross-section as described above. Advantageously, this preferred embodiment of the holding means can be made weight saving especially as a pressed part.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support spar has one or more markings. The marker is disposed at a predetermined distance from the first end of the support spar. Advantageously, the marking is used to indicate a predetermined height of the holding device or its holding means during transport, if this is fixed according to the marking. According to a preferred embodiment, the support spar on several, in particular colored markings. According to a preferred embodiment, these several, in particular different colored markers are arranged substantially one above the other along the longitudinal axis of the support spar substantially perpendicular to the transport. Advantageously, the marking facilitates simultaneous use of multiple support members with the same first pallet, the height adjustment of the holding means for particular non-tilting, horizontal support of the second pallet. In accordance with a further preferred embodiment, these several, in particular, identically colored markings are arranged at the same predetermined distance from the first end of the support spar. Advantageously, the recognizability of a marking is improved from different viewing directions.

According to a preferred embodiment of the auxiliary transport device is associated with a Hubhilfseinrichtung. Under a Hubhilfseinrichtung according to the invention, a device is to be understood in particular for supporting a gravitational force from the second pallet on a lifting means. For this purpose, the Hubhilfseinrichtung is designed as a particular metallic or fiber-reinforced profile bar, which extends below the loading floor by one or more recesses. The Hubhilfseinrichtung is arranged during transport in particular below the connecting means of a support beam, preferably below the connecting means of two support members. In this case, the connecting device is designed as a power transmission piece and / or clamp. If a lifting means is inserted into a recess of the first pallet, and in this recess no connecting means is arranged, then the lifting means comes to lie below the Hubhilfseinrichtung. A weight force from a second pallet is supported on the lifting means in an advantageous manner via retaining means, support strut, in particular as a force transmission piece or clamp, and a lifting aid. A floorboard of the first pallet is advantageously not burdened by this weight from a second pallet.

According to a preferred embodiment, the transport auxiliary device is associated with a carrying aid. Under a carrying aid in the context of the invention is a device to understand, which is supported during transport in particular on one or more support bodies and is acted upon by a weight force from the second pallet. According to a preferred embodiment, the carrying aid is supported during transport by a plurality of supporting bodies of different supporting spars, wherein the different supporting spars are connected to the same first pallet. Advantageously, a second pallet, which is dimensioned smaller than the first pallet are placed on the support. Advantageously, two second pallets, the loading floor of which is only half as large as the loading floor of the first pallet, can be parked together on the carrying aid. According to a preferred embodiment, the carrying aid has at least one third connecting element, in particular a bore or projection for connection to a supporting body. The support body has for this purpose at least one complementary fourth connection element. According to a preferred embodiment, the carrying aid has at least one recess, in particular for weight saving. Particularly preferably, the carrying aid is designed substantially as a frame.

A preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device according to the invention has at least one, preferably four, in particular fiber-reinforced support struts having an L-shaped cross section with first and second legs. The support struts extend during transport along a vertical. At least one, preferably both legs have a number of holes (first connecting elements). These holes are arranged one above the other in the support spar and parallel to its longitudinal axis. Advantageously, each have a bore of the first and the second leg the same predetermined distance from the first end of the support beam. According to a preferred embodiment, the fiber-reinforced support spar on a metal insert, more preferably a profiled steel sheet or at least a metal rod. This advantageously increases the carrying capacity of the support spar.

The connecting means of this embodiment are designed as substantially plate-shaped power transmission pieces.

The power transmission pieces are connected to a leg of each support spar, preferably integrally formed. During transport, the plate-shaped power transmission pieces are arranged between floorboard and loading floor of the first pallet. With the lifting of the first pallet, the power transmission pieces each come into contact with a floorboard of this pallet. In particular, the weight of the second pallet is advantageously introduced via support rail and power transmission piece in the floorboard of the first pallet. According to a preferred embodiment, the plate-shaped power transmission piece on a second leg, which is in particular extends at right angles to the first leg and substantially parallel to the loading floor of the pallet within one of its recesses. When a lifting means guided in this recess and the first pallet is lifted with this lifting means, the lifting means simultaneously lifts the power transmission piece. Advantageously, the floorboard of the first pallet is free from a load from the second pallet.

On the support spar a retaining sleeve made of fiber-reinforced plastic is pushed. The power transmission of retaining sleeve on the support beam via pins or screws (second connecting element), which extend during transport through holes in the support rail. According to a preferred embodiment, the pins are spring loaded within the retaining sleeve and slidably formed. As a support surface for the second pallet, the retaining sleeve on a plate. Advantageously, the plate is supported by means of a strut against the retaining sleeve. Preferably, the particular spring-loaded strut against the support member is displaceable and has a second connecting element, which is urged by the spring for engagement with the support rail.

In a modification of the aforementioned preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device according to the invention, the legs of the support beam are hinged together. The articulated connection of the legs is used in particular for the facilitated connection of the transport auxiliary device according to the invention with a common in the US range without recesses in straps below the loading floor. Incidentally, this preferred embodiment corresponds to the aforementioned preferred embodiment.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device according to the invention, the support spar is formed as a metal profile, in particular made of sheet steel. According to a preferred embodiment, the metal profile is folded or deep-drawn and has two mutually angled profile elements. Both profile elements have a plurality of in particular punched recesses (first connecting element), which extend in at least two rows along the longitudinal axis of the metal profile. The metal profile is connected as a connecting means a power transmission piece in particular cohesively. The power transmission piece extends during transport into a recess of the first pallet and is preferably designed according to the power transmission piece of the preferred embodiment described above. According to a preferred embodiment, the metal profile as an additional connecting means on a mandrel, which is driven in particular connecting one of its spacers when connecting the auxiliary transport device and the first pallet. The support body of this preferred embodiment are formed as L-shaped support pieces. Before loading the holding device with the second pallet, the second connecting elements of a support piece are inserted into the recesses of the metal profile. Advantageously, the support piece causes a stiffening of the metal profile. According to a preferred embodiment, the second connecting elements of the support piece are designed as tongues, tabs or hooks which, during transport, point substantially downwards or in the direction of the first pallet. Advantageously, the weight of the applied second pallet counteracts a separation of support piece and metal profile.

According to a preferred embodiment, the holding device is releasably attached to the support beam. Particularly preferably, the holding device is attached by means of a plug connection to the support beam.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the support spar and the support body are in particular materially connected to each other. In this case, the support beam is made with a predetermined length. Likewise, the distance between the support body and connecting means is predetermined. According to a preferred embodiment, this serves to fulfill special load-bearing capacity, cost-effective production and / or particular longevity even in the case of strenuous use.

If two to four support beams of the transport auxiliary device according to the invention are connected to a first pallet, the insertion of a second pallet may cause difficulties due to the accuracy of fit of the transport auxiliary device. In the everyday life of the transport industry, however, short periods of time for dealing with a good to be transported are required for reasons of economy. Thus, the transport auxiliary device according to the invention should also enable fast handling.

According to a first preferred embodiment, a support device according to the invention is advantageously equipped with at least one threading aid, which serves in particular to facilitate the insertion of a second pallet into a number of support rails arranged around a first pallet. The threading aid is at least temporarily connected to at least one support spar, in particular plugged. The threading aid has at least one, preferably two inclined surfaces. The inclined surface has a predetermined angle during transport relative to the vertical. According to a preferred embodiment, the angle of the inclined surface with respect to the vertical is 0 ° and 90 °, preferably between 10 ° and 80 °, more preferably between 20 ° and 70 °, more preferably between 30 ° and 60 °, particularly preferably between 40 ° and 50 °. Advantageously, the inclined surface acts by urging the second pallet towards the inner surface of the support beam, corresponding to a funnel. Preferably, at least two threading aids are connected to each other during insertion, in particular by means of a stabilizing agent. Particularly preferably, the stabilizing agent is designed as a band, rod, belt, spring or rope and extends substantially parallel to the loading floor between two support struts. Advantageously, two threading aids connected to the support struts and to the stabilizing means counteract an undesired displacement of the support struts. When four support struts are connected to a first pallet and each of the support struts carries a threading aid, preferably the threading aids are connected to only three stabilizing means along three edges of the loading floor of the first pallet and form an incomplete quadrilateral. The fourth edge of the first palette remains free. A lowering of the second pallet is advantageously made possible by the non-existent connecting rod along the fourth, free edge does not oppose the lowering of the lifting means.

According to a further preferred embodiment of the threading aid, the second end of a support spar has at least one inclined surface, as described for the aforementioned embodiment. Advantageously, the inclined surface acts by urging the second pallet towards the inner surface of the support beam, corresponding to a funnel. According to a preferred embodiment, a plurality of supporting spars around the first pallet per inner surface on an inclined surface. Particularly preferably, an L-shaped support beam with two inner surfaces per inner surface on an inclined surface.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a plurality of support bars connected to a first pallet have predetermined and different lengths or heights. One, preferably two support beams project beyond the rest. Advantageously, the longer support struts act as a stop against which the second pallet is moved substantially horizontally, before it is placed on a support body. According to a preferred embodiment, at least two support struts are connected to one another, particularly preferably braced by means of a tensioning means, in order to counteract a relative movement of a support strut relative to the first pallet.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a controlled relative movement of at least one support spar with respect to the first pallet is temporarily possible. In this case, one or more support beams in its or their upper regions displaces substantially horizontally outward. Ie. the upper region of at least one support spar away from the first pallet. After inserting the second pallet of the support beam takes its original position relative to the first pallet again. For this purpose, the connecting means is designed in particular as a nail or screw and allows a limited horizontal displacement and / or rotational movement of the support spar relative to the first pallet.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the connecting means is designed as an at least two-part clamp, particularly preferably with a spaced boundary surface. Advantageously, the movable part of the clip yields to a limited extent under the application of force to the support spar and permits a limited tilting or displacement of the support spar.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the connecting means are designed as power transmission pieces. The power transfer piece with boundary surface is arranged during transport and when connecting the support spar and the first pallet below the loading floor and adjacent to one of their spacers. The power transmission piece is connected to a first leg of the L-shaped support spar. The boundary surface of the power transmission piece has a predetermined distance from the second leg of the same support spar. Also, the boundary surface of the power transmission piece after attaching a support spar on the first pallet on a predetermined distance to a spacer, floorboard of the first pallet and / or their loading floor. According to a preferred embodiment, the predetermined surcharge is between 1 and 20 mm, more preferably between 5 and 15 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the factor is between 1.02 and 1.1. According to a preferred embodiment, the lower boundary surface of the power transmission piece is supported on a floorboard of the first pallet. According to a preferred embodiment, the upper boundary surface of the power transmission piece with respect to the loading floor at an angle between 1 ° and 15 °, more preferably between 2 ° and 10 °, more preferably between 3 ° and 5 °.

According to a preferred embodiment, at least one support spar has a flap device with first and second legs. This special flap device combines support body and its second connection element. The first leg of the flap means forms an inclined surface as previously described and is hingedly connected to the second end of the support spar. The first leg is by means of a spring for taking a predetermined angle, as described above, clamped against the inner surface of the support beam. Advantageously, the flap device acts as a funnel due to its angle of attack on the second pallet to be used and urges the second pallet during insertion between two support members. The flap is placed vertically when inserting and the second pallet is placed on the molded support body.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the auxiliary transport device has a particular prismatic plug-in block. This plug-in block counteracts during transport in particular an undesirable displacement of a supporting spar. For this purpose, the plug-in block is inserted during transport into a recess of the support spar. This recess is arranged in the region of a recess of the first pallet. By its presence, the plug-in block fills a gap with a predetermined distance between connecting means or support spar and the first pallet. Thus, the inserted plug is form-fitting both to support rail or connecting means and first pallet. This plug-in block is preferably wedge-shaped and / or formed with an elastic material.

If a pallet is damaged or improperly repaired, individual parts of the pallet, in particular the dimensions of the loading floor, a spacer and / or floor board may deviate from the specified dimensions. The auxiliary transport device should take this circumstance into account.

According to a preferred embodiment, individual dimensions of the connecting device and / or supporting device of the auxiliary transport device are formed with a predetermined excess with regard to selected nominal dimensions of the first pallet. In particular, the predetermined excess in terms of a desired size of loading floor, floorboard or spacer of a pallet. According to a preferred embodiment, the predetermined addition is in particular to the width of the spacer between 1 and 20 mm, more preferably between 5 and 15 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the factor is between 1.02 and 1.1. According to a preferred embodiment, a support rail of the auxiliary transport device has an L-shaped cross section with first and second legs. A power transmission piece is connected to the first leg. A boundary surface of the power transmission piece is aligned substantially parallel to the second leg of the support beam and spaced from this second leg at a predetermined level.

According to a further preferred embodiment, further boundary surfaces of the force transmission piece are aligned substantially parallel to the loading floor and / or a floorboard. According to a preferred embodiment, the predetermined addition to the desired dimension of the recess of the first pallet into which the force transmission piece extends during transport is between 1 and 20 mm, particularly preferably between 5 and 15 mm. In a preferred embodiment, the factor is between 1.02 and 1.1.

According to a preferred embodiment, during transport, the gaps between the power transmission piece and the pallet body are filled with a plug-in block. This plug-in block is preferably wedge-shaped and / or formed from an elastic material.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the connecting means are formed as a clip and has a movable, in particular spring-loaded part with molded-on detent. The spring-loaded part has a substantially plate-shaped area adjacent to the support means and a remote from the support means area with the detent. In particular, the clip engages around a spacer of the first pallet with a clearance between the movable part and the spacer. The catch snaps around the spacer and counteracts a separation of the transport aid device and the first pallet. With particular manual actuation of the movable part, in particular its plate-shaped region, the clip is opened so far that the catch no longer interacts with the spacer and the support beam can be separated from the first pallet.

According to a further embodiment, in the auxiliary transport device, the support device comprises two support struts, preferably four support struts and at least one Stützholmverbindungseinrichtung, preferably two Stützholmverbindungseinrichtungen, wherein the support bars are formed for connection to the support beam connection means. An advantage of this embodiment is that the stability against slipping when cornering is increased.

It has proved to be advantageous in this auxiliary transport device when the support bars have a connection part receptacle for receiving a connecting part of the support rail connection device. In particular, the connecting part receptacle of the support beam can be designed as an eyelet and the connecting part of the support beam connection device as a hook. An advantage of this embodiment is that a fast connection is made possible.

Furthermore, it has proved to be advantageous in this transport auxiliary device when the Support beam connecting device is designed as a crossbar with two connecting parts.

According to a further embodiment, the support beam connection means may comprise on the underside at least one cargo bed connection element for connection to a loading area. Furthermore, the loading surface connecting element may be formed as a projection, preferably as a mandrel for receiving in recesses of the loading area, in particular for positive and / or non-positive reception in recesses of the loading area. Alternatively and / or additionally, the loading surface connecting element may have a rubber element for frictional connection with the loading area. An advantage of this embodiment is that the stability of the connection can be increased.

According to a further embodiment of the transport auxiliary device, the support beam connecting device is designed as a strut, preferably as a substantially plate-shaped strut, which extends in the transport in a substantially horizontal direction. It has proved to be advantageous in this transport auxiliary device when the strut has at least one longitudinal recess on the underside and / or at least one longitudinal opening. In particular, in this auxiliary transport device, the longitudinal recess and / or the longitudinal opening can be designed and arranged such that a lifting means can be introduced. To be particularly advantageous in this transport auxiliary device has proven, when an upper edge of the longitudinal recess or the longitudinal opening in the region of a loading floor of a lower pallet is arranged. Furthermore, the upper edge of the longitudinal recess may have a slope which is configured and arranged such that the lifting means, which is inserted into the longitudinal opening or in the longitudinal recess, raises the strut such that the connecting part of the strut of the connecting part receiving the support Holmes does not solve. Alternatively and / or additionally, a lower edge of the longitudinal opening may have a slope which is configured and arranged such that the lifting means, which is inserted into the longitudinal opening, raises the strut such that the connecting part of the strut is separated from the connecting part receptacle of the support strut does not solve.

According to a further exemplary embodiment of the transport auxiliary device, the support rail connecting device can be designed as a support cross. Preferably, in this transport auxiliary device, the support cross with fastening means, in particular with screws and / or be connected with hooks with the support bars. Particularly preferably, the support cross on at least one length-adjustable arm.

The operation of a transport auxiliary device according to the invention is described on the basis of a euro pallet, without the use of the transport auxiliary device would be limited to these pallets.

First, a particular rectangular first palette is provided. Subsequently, the support beams of the transport auxiliary device are connected to the corners of the first pallet. The connection is made, depending on the embodiment of the connecting means with insertion of the force transmission pieces in recesses of the first pallet, encompassing spacers by means of brackets and / or urging projections in the body of the first pallet. The support bodies are arranged at the same height relative to the loading floor of the first pallet and secured against undesired displacement. If necessary, the height adjustment of the support body can be done before joining the support bars with the first range. In a preferred embodiment, threading aids are placed on the support bars. A second pallet is lifted with a lifting means and positioned over the first pallet. In a preferred embodiment, the second pallet is thereby moved against at least one, the remaining supporting spars projecting support beam, which acts as a stop. The second pallet is lowered onto the supporting body between the supporting spars of the auxiliary transport device. The lifting device is removed. According to a further embodiment, the auxiliary transport device may comprise additional supporting bodies, which are designed and arranged to support further pallets during transport. In particular, the support spar can have a number of support body connection element receptacles and the support body can have support body connection elements in order to be able to attach the support bodies at variable heights to the support spar.

In a special embodiment of the support bars they are secured with plug blocks and / or braced against each other with a tensioning means, in particular a rope, straps, band, spring or rod. Advantageously, by means of clamping and insertion of plug blocks, an undesired relative movement of the pallets and involved supporting spars is encountered.

In a particular embodiment, two Hubhilfseinrichtungen are guided and secured in recesses of the first pallet, wherein in the recesses connecting means, in particular power transmission pieces are arranged.

In a further embodiment, a support rail connecting device, in particular as a substantially plate-shaped strut can be provided, which can connect the two support beams during transport, in particular in the region of the lower ends of the support struts.

Furthermore, the auxiliary transport device may have a support part with at least one connecting part, wherein the support leg has at least one receptacle which is designed and arranged for receiving the connecting part. In particular, the support part may have an odd number of connecting parts, preferably three or five connecting parts. An advantage of this embodiment is that the stability can be increased. The connecting parts may be formed as pins or screws.

According to a further embodiment of the auxiliary transport device, the connecting device may have at least one preferably rod-shaped horizontal support surface. In this context, it has proved to be advantageous if the connecting device has two preferably rod-shaped horizontal support surfaces. Particularly preferably, the connecting device has an arcuate horizontal support surface, which is preferably designed and arranged for connecting two ends of the two horizontal support surfaces. An advantage of these embodiments is that possible loads on the support bars when inserting pallets can be better avoided.

Further advantages, features and applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the figures. Show it:

1 a top view and a front view of a support spar,

2 a perspective view of a retaining sleeve,

3 a perspective view of a support spar,

4 a front view and side view of a support spar,

5 three cracks in a cuff,

6 a front view and a view of a support spar,

7 Top view and front view of a support spar,

8th Side view and front view of a support beam,

9 Front view and side view of a too 8th symmetrical support spar,

10 a perspective view of a support spar with retaining sleeve and power transmission,

11 a front view and side view of a support spar with inserted plug-in block,

12 a Hubhilfseinrichtung, arranged below the loading floor of a pallet,

13 schematically a first pallet with Hubhilfseinrichtung, two braced a support struts and attached second pallet,

14 a perspective view of another embodiment of a support beam with hinged legs,

15 a side view and top view of the support spar according to 14 .

16 a carrying aid for placing smaller second pallets,

17 a stage-guided mechanism in a support spar with first and second connecting elements,

18 the L-shaped cross-section of a support beam with different inserts,

19 a detail of a support beam with a special locking mechanism with first and second locking elements,

20 a section through a preferred embodiment of a supporting spar with retaining sleeve,

21 a section through a support beam with two retaining sleeve according to another preferred embodiment,

22 a further preferred embodiment of a support spar with support piece,

23 an embodiment of a transport auxiliary device with two support struts and a support beam connection device in the unconnected state,

24 the embodiment of the transport auxiliary device from the 23 in the connected state,

25 the embodiment of the transport auxiliary device from the 23 with a lifting means,

26 the embodiment of the transport auxiliary device from the 23 in a state in which the support beam connecting device is connected to a loading surface,

27 a first embodiment of the support beam connection device,

28 a second embodiment of the support beam connection device,

29 a third embodiment of the support beam connection device,

30 a further embodiment of the transport auxiliary device with a support part,

31 the embodiment of the transport auxiliary device 30 during assembly,

32 a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device,

33 a bottom view of the transport auxiliary device 32 .

34 a cross-sectional view of the transport auxiliary device 32 .

35 a perspective view of a support spar of the auxiliary transport device 32 .

36 another perspective view of a support spar of the transport auxiliary device 32 .

37 a further embodiment of a support spar with a connecting device arranged on the right side,

38 an embodiment of the 37 corresponding support rail with a left side arranged connecting device,

39 a further embodiment of a support spar with a connecting device arranged on the right side,

40 an embodiment of the 39 corresponding support rail with a left side arranged connecting device,

41 a top view of another embodiment of a support beam with a right side arranged connecting device,

42 a plan view of an embodiment of the 41 corresponding support rail with a left side arranged connecting device,

43 a further embodiment of a support spar with a connecting device arranged on the right side,

44 an embodiment of the 43 corresponding support rail with a left side arranged connecting device,

45 a further embodiment of a support spar with a connecting device arranged on the right side,

46 an embodiment of the 45 corresponding support rail with a left side arranged connecting device,

47 a plan view of another embodiment of a support beam with a right side arranged connecting device, and

48 a plan view of an embodiment of the 47 corresponding support rail with a left side arranged connecting device.

1 shows a support spar 3 with molded connection means 4 , here designed as a power transmission. The support spar 3 is made according to the first preferred embodiment of a fiber-reinforced plastic. The cross section of the support spar 3 is L-shaped. The power transmission piece 4 is intended to be introduced when connecting in a recess of the first pallet. The support spar 3 has a bottom plate 12 on. Next, the support rail 3 a recess 11 for abutment of a tensioning means, not shown, which serves to connect to another support spar. Advantageously, a tension belt through this recess 11 be guided. The support spar 3 further includes a plurality of rows of first connection elements 10 . 10a on, trained here as holes. The support spar 3 with molded connection means 4 is designed to surround a spacer of the first pallet. Here is the distance between the inner surface 3a of the support beam 3 and the vertical leg 4a of the bonding agent 4 larger (oversize) than the width of the spacer. Advantageously, this embodiment of the support also accommodate a too wide spacer. Further, the excess permits limited relative movement between the first pallet and the support beam. In particular, the insertion of the second pallet is simplified.

2 shows a retaining sleeve 16 according to the second preferred embodiment. The retaining sleeve 16 has a shaft 14 for the not shown support means. The retaining sleeve 16 has a molded support surface 17 on which additionally by strut 15 opposite the retaining sleeve 16 is supported. The retaining sleeve 16 has second connecting elements 13 . 13a , designed here as holes on. Not shown are bolts which are guided through these holes for connection to the support means, not shown.

3 shows a simplified perspective interior view of the support spar 3 according to 1 , Shaped on the support spar 3 are bottom plate 12 and connecting means 4 , Also marked are inner surface 3a of the support beam 3 as well as the parallel boundary surface 4a of the bonding agent 4 , The distance between inner surface 3a and boundary surface 4a is chosen such that a spacer of the first pallet from the connecting means 4 is encompassed with a predetermined distance. The loading floor of the first pallet extends above the horizontal surface 4b of the bonding agent 4 , The floorboard of the pallet extends through the gap between connecting means 4 and bottom plate 12 , The connecting means 4 becomes when connecting support spar 3 and first pallet inserted in one of its recesses.

4 shows views of one 1 mirror-symmetrical support spar 3 with molded connection means 4 , The left-hand illustration shows the gap between the base plate 12 and connecting means 4 through which a floorboard of the first pallet is guided.

5 shows projections of the retaining sleeve 16 according to 2 with the same reference numbers. Not shown is that support surface 17 Having recesses for weight savings and preferably for connection to the carrying aid for smaller second pallets.

6 shows a mirror symmetry compared to the embodiment according to 1 simplified embodiment of the support spar 3 with molded connection means 4 without recess for a clamping device. The support spar 3 with molded connection means 4 of the 7 is mirror-symmetric too 6 educated. The support spar 3 with molded connection means 4 of the 8th corresponds apart from the missing recess for clamping means substantially the embodiment according to 4 , The support spar 3 with molded holding device 4 of the 9 is mirror-symmetrical to the design 8th educated.

10 shows in perspective a support rail 3 according to the first preferred embodiment. To the support beam 3 is the lanyard 4 formed. The bottom plate 12 is integral with the support spar 3 educated. On the support beam 3 the retaining sleeve is pushed on 16 , The retaining sleeve 16 points to a support element 17 , supported by strut 15 , as well as second fasteners 13 , The support spar 3 is through the shaft 14 slidably guided. support spar 3 and retaining sleeve 16 are about first fasteners 10 and second connecting elements 13 , both formed as holes, connected. Not shown are the screws or bolts, which are guided through the holes.

11 shows a support spar 3 with molded connection means 4 , Also shown is the plug-in block 18 which is between the boundary surface 4a of the bonding agent 4 and the spacer of the first pallet, not shown, is inserted within one of its recesses. The plug-in block 18 acts one for the onset of the second pallet advantageous relative movement between the support spar 3 and not shown first pallet, especially during transport. According to a preferred embodiment, the boundary surface 4a a projection which, in a groove of the plug-in block 18 engages and an undesirable shift of the plug-in block 18 counteracts during transport.

12 shows a palette 20 with loading floor 21 , Spacer 22 and floorboard 23 , Below the loading floor 21 and through recesses 24 the pallet 20 is the Hubhilfseinrichtung 19 guided. According to a preferred embodiment, the Hubhilfseinrichtung 19 made of a fiber-reinforced plastic or a metal profile. Inside the recesses of the pallet 20 grips the Hubhilfseinrichtung 19 under the horizontal support surface 4b the connecting means, not shown 4 , When a lifting means in the recess 24 guided and the pallet is raised, is not shown support beam 3 over the horizontal support surface 4b and the Hubhilfseinrichtung 19 supported on the lifting means. Advantageous is the floorboard 23 not part of the power flow.

13 shows an arrangement with a first pallet 20 , a second palette 25 , Transport aid 1 , as well as clamping devices 26 , here designed as a tension belt. The with the support struts 3 integrally formed connecting means 4 embrace the spacers 22 the first pallet 20 , Below the loading floor is the Hubhilfseinrichtung 19 arranged. The cuffs 16 . 16a are at the same distance to the loading floor 21 the first pallet 20 arranged. On the support surfaces 17 . 17a the retaining sleeves 16 . 16a rest the second pallet 25 , Against the transport of unwanted relative movement are the support bars 3 by means of the tensioning belt 26 secured. The tension belt 26 also runs around two more, not shown in this view support bars. The supporting spars 3 . 3a extend over the support elements 17 . 17a out and lie on the second pallet 25 , in particular at their spacers. This is how the strained support bars work 3 an undesired horizontal displacement of the second pallet 25 advantageous contrary.

14 shows a further preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device 1 with specially trained support spar 3 , The support spar 3 this preferred embodiment is formed with legs, which over the hinge 27 are hinged together. To one of the legs is a power transmission piece 4 formed. To the other leg of the support beam 3 is the bottom plate 12 formed. Joining transport utility 1 with the pallet, not shown, initially without holding device 5 vonstatten. First, the bottom plate 12 placed under the floorboard of the first pallet. The one with the bottom plate 12 connected legs of the support spar 3 is pushed to the plant with the first pallet. Subsequently, the leg with molded-on power transmission piece 4 at the bottom plate 12 and the first palette worked out. This is the power transmission piece 4 pushed into a recess of the pallet, not shown. The horizontal support surface 4b is arranged below the loading floor. Subsequently, the holding device 5 placed from above on the support means, so that the support spar 3 in the channel 14 threading. The holding device 5 is connected at the desired height with the support spar. Advantageously, the holding device sets 5 the angle of the legs of the support spar 3 stuck together. Advantageously, this preferred embodiment simplifies use with, in particular, US pallets. 15 shows a support spar 3 with molded-on power transmission piece 4 and with hinge 27 according to the embodiment according to 14 ,

16 shows the carrying aid 28 which serves in particular for supporting smaller second pallets. The carrying aid 28 has fasteners 29 on, here designed as bores, which serve for connection to supporting bodies of different support beams. By means of these fasteners 29 is the carrying aid 28 secured against unwanted horizontal displacement. Advantageously, smaller second pallets, in particular two pallets with half the size of the first pallet can be supported.

17 shows a section of a support beam 3 with first connecting elements 10 , In sets 31 of the support beam 3 are in particular spring-loaded slide 30 guided. In these first fasteners 10 engage in not shown second connecting elements of a holding device. These preferably designed as pins second connecting elements each have an incision, in which the particular spring-loaded slide 30 intervenes. This is the slider 30 biased against a spring so that the holes 10 are fully continuous for the second connecting elements. After inserting the second connecting elements and releasing the slide 30 this is brought by means of the biasing spring into engagement with the incisions of the second connecting elements and secures them against undesired displacement.

18 shows an L-shaped cross-section of a support spar 3 , The support spar 3 has a fiber reinforced plastic with different inserts 32 . 32a . 32b . 32c on. These are preferably metallic, particularly preferably made of steel or aluminum. These depositors 32 . 32a . 32b . 32c serve to increase the carrying capacity of the supporting spar 3 and are used in making the support spar 3 inserted in the injection mold. depositors 32 is as a metal tube, insert 32a as a metal rod, insert 32b as folded metal sheet and insert 32c formed as a deep-drawn sheet steel. The latter two depositors 32b . 32c preferably have first connecting elements with increased load capacity, preferably formed as recesses, holes or punched.

19 shows a section of a support spar 3 in a preferred embodiment with a profiled edge. The profiled edge has first fasteners 10 on. Second connecting elements 13 , Shown here as discs and in the holding device, not shown 5 guided, grab in the first fasteners 10 and advantageously secure the holding device, not shown 5 against unwanted relocation.

20 shows a section through a preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device 1 , Designed as a profile rail, in particular metallic support spar 3 has first fasteners 10 . 10a on. The retaining sleeve 16 with support surface 17 and second connecting elements 13 . 13a , embraces the support spar 3 not completely. By grasping the edges of the support spar 3 is the retaining sleeve 16 but secured against unwanted horizontal displacement (here in leaf level). The spring-loaded second connecting elements 13 . 13a , designed here as pins, engage in the first connecting elements 10 . 10a of the support beam 3 , So is the retaining sleeve 16 secured against unwanted vertical displacement (here perpendicular to the plane of the page).

21 shows a further preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device 1 , The support spar 3 is according to the embodiment according to 20 educated. Two retaining cuffs 16 . 16a have two support surfaces 17 . 17a on. The second connection element 13 is in two parts as a pen and Spring formed. The pin is with the retaining sleeve 16 connected. The spring tightens the retaining sleeve 16a against the support spar 3 in front. By applying the retaining sleeve 16a with a force F in the direction shown, the spring is biased and the pin 13 leaves the hole 10 , The retaining sleeve 16a can now from the support beam 3 removed and / or elsewhere on the support beam 3 be attached. This is the retaining sleeve 16a with the support spar 3 In the desired height brought into abutment, applied a force F in the illustrated direction, the spring biased and the pin with the bore 10 brought into cover. With decreasing force, the spring relaxes and the pin engages in bore 10 one. Advantageously, the retaining sleeves 16 . 16a from the support beam 3 stored separately and / or also for replacement in case of defects in any amount, for example, by the employee of the shipping or the driver of the truck. According to a preferred embodiment, the support spar 3 made of a folded sheet metal or metal profile, particularly preferably made of a deep-drawn sheet steel. Advantageously, the holes can be punched during deep drawing.

22 shows a further preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device 1 , The support rail made of a metal profile 3 has as first fasteners 10 flared pockets or flared loops, more preferably punched recesses. The holding device 5 is designed as an L-shaped support piece or metal angle. During transport, the upper surface of the metal angle forms the support surface 17 , During transport, vertically downward pointing second fasteners 13 , here tabs, tongues or hooks are at the desired height in first fasteners 10 guided. Advantageously, the weight of the attached second pallet improves the cohesion of the support piece 5 and support device 3 , Further advantageous stiffens the used support piece 5 the support device 3 , Further advantageously, the support means 3 this preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device 1 can be inexpensively manufactured as "meterware", especially as a sheet metal stamping. Just as advantageous may be designed as a metal angle support piece 5 be produced inexpensively as a metal stamping.

23 shows a further embodiment of a transport auxiliary device 1 with two support struts 3 and a support beam connection device 33 in an unconnected state. The support spar 3 has at its lower end a connecting part receptacle 34 in the embodiment described in the 23 is shown formed as an eyelet. The support beam connection device 33 is in the embodiment that in the 23 is shown formed as a substantially plate-shaped strut. The strut 33 has a connecting part 35 in the embodiment described in the 23 is shown formed as a hook. Furthermore, the strut 33 at least one cargo bed connection element 36 have, in the embodiment shown in the 23 is shown as a mandrel for receiving in corresponding cargo area recesses in the 25 shown loading area 37 is trained

24 shows the embodiment of the transport auxiliary from the 23 in a connected state. The hooks 35 the strut 33 grab in eyelets 34 the support struts 3 one, leaving the bottom pallet 20 is protected against slipping during transport, as the strut 33 in the lower range 20 is arranged.

25 shows the embodiment of the transport auxiliary from the 23 with a lifting device. From this figure it can be seen that the strut 33 is arranged after lifting and before loading the unit in a first position, in the at least one recess 24 the lower plate 20 for a lifting device 38 remains free, with the hooks 35 already in the eyelets 34 are introduced.

26 shows the embodiment of the transport auxiliary from the 23 in a state where the strut 33 with the loading area 37 connected is. After placing the unit on the loading area 37 take the strut 33 a second position in which the mandrel 36 non-positively with the loading area 37 connected, with the hooks 35 in the eyelets 34 can slide down.

27 shows a first embodiment of the strut 33 in which the strut 33 in the area of the recess 24 the first pallet 20 a window having an upper edge through which a lifting means not shown in this figure can be guided, wherein the upper edge of the window in the region of a loading floor of the first pallet 20 is arranged.

28 shows a second embodiment of the strut 33 in which a lower edge has a slope with which the lifting means, which in the recess 24 is guided, the strut 33 so lift that hook 35 the eyelets 34 do not leave.

29 shows a third embodiment of the support beam connecting device, wherein an upper edge of a longitudinal opening 40 , which during transport the recess 24 partially hidden, has a slope, with which the lifting means, in the recess 24 can be performed, the strut 33 so lift that hook 35 the eyelets 34 do not leave.

30 shows a further embodiment of the transport auxiliary device with a support member 43 and 31 shows an assembly step in this transport auxiliary device. The support part 43 has connecting parts 41 on while the support spar 3 correspondingly arranged recordings 42 for the connecting parts 41 having. In the 31 is shown that the support beam 3 on the support part 43 is applied so that the connecting parts 41 in the recordings 42 engage, so that the stability of the transport auxiliary device can be increased.

32 shows a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of the transport auxiliary device. 33 shows a bottom view of this transport auxiliary device and 34 shows a cross-sectional view of this transport auxiliary device. This transport auxiliary device preferably has four support struts 3 with connection receiving parts 34 on, with the connection receiving parts 34 for receiving a support rail connecting device 33 are formed, the z. B. may be formed as a crossbar with two connecting parts. The 35 and 36 show perspective views of a support spar 3 this transport auxiliary device, wherein the support spar 3 in this example, four connection receiving parts attached to its outside 34 and two mounted on its inside, preferably releasably mounted holding devices 5 having.

The 37 and 38 show a further embodiment of a support spar 3 with a right-side and a left-side arranged connecting device, the at least one rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4b having. Preferably, the rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4b a height of about 21 mm.

Furthermore, the show 39 and 40 Yet another embodiment of a support spar 3 with a right-side and a left-side arranged connecting device, the at least one rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4b having.

The 41 and 42 show plan views of a further embodiment of a support spar 3 with a right side and a left side arranged connecting device, the two rod-shaped horizontal support surfaces 4b . 4d and an arcuate support surface 4c having. Preferably, the first rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4b at an angle of about 90 ° from the support beam 3 while the second rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4d is formed in a horizontal direction along the support spar. The arcuate support surface 4c connects the two ends of the two rod-shaped horizontal support surfaces 4b . 4d , Preferably, the arcuate support surface 4c Beveled designed, which allows easier insertion of the pallets. Preferably, for this embodiment, the first rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4b a length of about 300 mm and has the second rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4d a length of about 310 mm.

The 43 and 44 show yet another embodiment of a support spar 3 with a right-side and a left-side arranged connecting device, the at least one rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4b having.

Furthermore, the show 45 and 46 Yet another embodiment of a support spar 3 with a right-side and a left-side arranged connecting device, the at least one rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4b having.

The 47 and 48 show plan views of a further embodiment of a support spar 3 with a right side and a left side arranged connecting device, the two rod-shaped horizontal support surfaces 4b . 4d having. Preferably, the first rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4b at an angle of about 90 ° from the support beam 3 while the second rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4d is formed in a horizontal direction along the support spar. Preferably, for this embodiment, the first rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4b a length of about 285 mm and has the second rod-shaped horizontal support surface 4d a length of about 310 mm. Preferably, the support spars 3 a wall thickness of less than 22 mm. Further preferably, the support spars 3 a height of about 1.3 m.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Transport auxiliary device

3

support spar

3a

Inner surface of the support spar

4

connecting device

4a

Boundary surface of the connection device

4b

first horizontal support surface

4c

arcuate support surface

4d

second horizontal support surface

5, 5a

holder

10, 10a

first connecting element

11

recess

12

baseplate

13, 13a

second connecting element

14

Shaft of the holding device

15

strut

16, 16a

holder

17, 17a

Support surface of the holding device

18

plug Klotz

19

auxiliary lifting

20

first pallet

21

Loading floor of the first pallet

22

spacer

23

floorboard

24

recess

25

second palette

26

clamping means

27

hinge

28

carrying aid

29

connecting element

30

pusher

31

Scenes of the supporting beam

32

Insert, metal tube

32a

Insert, metal rod

32b

Insert, folded sheet metal

32c

Insert, deep-drawn sheet steel

33

Support rail connector

34

Connection reception of support spar

35

Connecting part of the support beam connection device

36

Loading area connecting element

37

load area

38

lifting means

39

longitudinal recess

40

longitudinal opening

41

connecting part

42

admission

43

support part

Claims (43)

Transport aid device ( 1 ), in particular for pallets ( 20 . 25 ), whereby the pallets ( 20 . 25 ) a transport floor substantially horizontally oriented during transport ( 21 ), characterized by a support device ( 3 ), which extends in the transport in a substantially vertical direction; a connection device ( 4 . 4a . 4b ), which supports this support ( 3 ) with at least one first, in particular lower range ( 20 ), and a holding device ( 5 . 5a . 16 . 16a ), which is connected to this support device and is intended to be at least a second pallet ( 25 ) at a vertical distance to this at least one first pallet ( 20 ) to keep. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the support means at least one support rail ( 3 ), preferably four support beams ( 3 ), which extend during transport substantially in the vertical direction Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the supporting device comprises two supporting spars ( 3 ), preferably four support beams ( 3 ) and that the transport auxiliary device ( 1 ) at least one support beam connection device ( 33 ), preferably two support beam connecting devices ( 33 ), wherein the support beams ( 3 ) for connection to the support beam connection device ( 33 ) are formed. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 3, characterized in that the supporting spars ( 3 ) a connection part recording ( 34 ) for receiving a connecting part ( 35 ) of the support beam connection device ( 33 ) exhibit. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 4, characterized in that the connecting part receptacle ( 34 ) of the support spar ( 3 ) as an eyelet and that the connecting part ( 35 ) of the support beam connection device ( 33 ) is formed as a hook. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the support beam connection device ( 33 ) at the bottom at least one loading surface connecting element ( 36 ) for connection to a loading area ( 37 ) having. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 6, characterized in that the loading surface connecting element ( 36 ) a projection, preferably a mandrel for receiving in recesses of the loading area ( 37 ), in particular for the positive and / or non-positive reception in recesses of the loading area ( 37 ) having. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the loading surface connecting element ( 36 ) a rubber element for non-positive connection with the loading area ( 37 ) having. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that the support beam connection means a strut ( 33 ), preferably a substantially plate-shaped strut ( 33 ), which extends during transport substantially in the horizontal direction. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 6, characterized in that the strut ( 33 ) at least one longitudinal recess ( 39 ) at the bottom and / or at least one longitudinal opening ( 40 ) having. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 10, characterized in that the longitudinal recess ( 39 ) and / or the longitudinal opening ( 40 ) are configured and arranged such that a lifting means ( 38 ) can be introduced Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 11, characterized in that an upper edge of the longitudinal recess ( 39 ) or the longitudinal opening ( 40 ) in the area of a loading floor of a lower pallet ( 20 ) is arranged. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 12, characterized in that the upper edge of the longitudinal recess ( 39 ) has a slope which is designed and arranged such that the lifting means ( 38 ) inserted into the longitudinal opening ( 39 ) or in the longitudinal recess ( 40 ), the strut ( 33 ) raises such that the connecting part ( 35 ) of the strut ( 33 ) of the connection part recording ( 34 ) of the support spar ( 3 ) does not solve. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 12, characterized in that a lower edge of the longitudinal opening ( 39 ) has a slope which is designed and arranged such that the lifting means ( 38 ) inserted into the longitudinal opening ( 38 ), the strut ( 33 ) raises such that the connecting part ( 35 ) of the strut ( 33 ) of the connection part recording ( 34 ) of the support spar ( 3 ) does not solve. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 3, characterized in that the support beam connection device ( 33 ) is formed as a support cross. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 15, characterized in that the support cross by means of screws and / or by means of hooks with the support bars ( 3 ) connected is. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the support cross has at least one length-adjustable arm. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 3, characterized in that the support beam connection device ( 33 ) is formed as a crossbar with two connecting parts. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting device ( 4 ) the supporting spars ( 3 ) with the first palette ( 20 ) each in a predetermined area, preferably in each case in the region of a corner of the substantially rectangular first range ( 20 ), in particular positively and / or non-positively connects. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device ( 5 ) at least one support body with support surface ( 17 ), which is aligned during transport substantially horizontally, wherein the support body ( 17 ) is provided in particular during transport the second pallet ( 25 ). Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 20, characterized in that the holding device ( 5 ) a number of supporting bodies with support surfaces ( 17 ), which are aligned during transport substantially horizontally, wherein each of the support body ( 17 ) are provided in particular to support pallets during transport. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 21, characterized in that the supporting bodies have supporting body connecting elements and that the supporting spar has supporting body connecting element receptacles. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 20 to 22, characterized in that the holding device ( 5 ) releasably on the support spar ( 3 ), in particular that the holding device ( 5 ) by means of a plug connection to the support beam ( 3 ) is attached. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one support beam ( 3 ) at least a first connecting element ( 10 . 10a ) and that the holding device ( 5 ) at least one second connecting element ( 13 . 13a ), which in particular for releasable engagement with a first connecting element ( 10 . 10a ) is provided. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one support beam ( 3 ) has a cross section whose moments of resistance about two mutually perpendicular bending axes are in a predetermined ratio, the ratio of the moments of resistance preferably between 2 and 0.5, more preferably between 1.5 and 0.75, particularly preferably between 1.1 and 0.9. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of these supporting spars ( 3 ) at least one inner surface ( 3a ), which during transport of the first ( 20 ) and / or second palette ( 25 ) and that in each case at least one support body of the holding device ( 5 ) with an inner surface ( 3a ) of the supporting spars ( 3 ) connected is. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of these supporting spars ( 3 ) at least one inner surface ( 3a ), which during transport of the first ( 20 ) and / or second palette ( 25 ) and that the connecting device ( 4 ) at least one boundary surface ( 4a ) which is substantially parallel to the inner surface ( 3a ) of the support device ( 3 ) is aligned. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the boundary surface ( 4a ) of the connection device ( 4 ) to the inner surface ( 3a ) of the support device ( 3 ) is spaced, preferably with a distance between the boundary surface ( 4a ) and inner surface ( 3a ), which with a predetermined factor from a nominal dimension of the first pallet ( 20 ) or is calculated with a predetermined addition to this target dimension. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least at times a threading aid with the transport auxiliary device ( 1 ), preferably with its support device ( 3 ). Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the supporting device ( 3 ) in the area of the first palette ( 20 ) or in the area of the connection device ( 4 ) has a recess and that during transport a plug-in block ( 18 ) is guided through this recess. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transport auxiliary device ( 1 ) a substantially prismatic Hubhilfseinrichtung ( 19 ), which in particular for supporting a weight force from the second pallet ( 25 ) is provided on a lifting means, in particular a material handling vehicle. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that preferably the Hubhilfseinrichtung ( 19 ) under the loading floor ( 21 ) of the first pallet ( 20 ) is arranged and that the at least one support spar ( 3 ) when lifting the Hubhilfseinrichtung ( 19 ) on the lifting device ( 19 ) is supported. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transport auxiliary device ( 1 ) a carrying aid ( 28 ), which during transport, in particular on the support surface ( 17 ) and that the carrying aid ( 28 ) during transport, in particular with a weight force from the second pallet ( 25 ) is acted upon. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 33, characterized by a supporting part ( 43 ) with at least one connecting part ( 41 ), wherein the support beam ( 3 ) at least one recording ( 42 ), which for receiving the connecting part ( 41 ) is configured and arranged. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 34, characterized in that the supporting part ( 43 ) an odd number of connecting parts ( 41 ), preferably three or five connecting parts ( 41 ) having. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 34 or 35, characterized in that the connecting part ( 41 ) is formed as a pin or a screw. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting device ( 4 ) at least one, preferably rod-shaped, horizontal support surface ( 4b ) having. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 37, characterized in that the connecting device ( 4 ) two, preferably rod-shaped, horizontal support surfaces ( 4b . 4d ) having. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 38, characterized in that the connecting device ( 4 ) Further, an arcuate horizontal support surface 4c which is preferably used to connect two ends of the two horizontal supporting surfaces ( 4b . 4c ) is configured and arranged. Transport aid device ( 1 ) according to claim 38, characterized in that the arcuate horizontal support surface 4c beveled designed. Method for operating a device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by the steps a) providing a first pallet ( 20 ); b) connecting one, two or more support beams ( 3 ) with the first palette ( 20 ); c) inserting a second pallet ( 25 ) in the holding device ( 5 ). d) preferably clamping at least one or more support beams with a tensioning means ( 26 ). Method according to claim 41, characterized by the steps a1) providing a support beam connection device ( 33 ); b1) connecting one, two or more support beams ( 3 ) with the support beam connection device ( 33 ). A method according to claim 42, characterized in that during a transport the support beam connection device ( 33 ) is non-positively connected to a loading area.

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