DE202010009806U1 - Transport rack for the transport of vehicle bodies - Google Patents

Abstract

Caddy (1), in particular for the transport of vehicle bodies (25), with a one of longitudinal members (4) formed undercarriage structure, essentially made of wood base (2) and one on the base (2) arranged, also essentially from Wood-made and receptacles (24) for the component to be transported having inclined bracket (3), characterized in that the inclined bracket (3) is hinged.

Description

The The present invention relates to a caddy, in particular for the transport of vehicle bodies, with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Transport containers, packaging or crates, in particular for the transport of motor vehicle components, are known in a variety of different configurations and have proven themselves in practice, where they usually have special design features for special purposes. So is, for example, from the DE 20 2006 010 602 U1 a Transportverschlag with a structure of a floor in the form of a pallet with a understructure and fixedly mounted floorboards and four side panels known, the side panels are each provided as a frame construction of at least four interconnected via node plates wood strips.

For the transport of particularly bulky parts are such transport containers, which have a structure which is limited by side parts, less well suited. Thus, for example, for the transport of vehicle bodies special transport racks used, similar to the known transport container a undercarriage construction which is essentially made of wood on which then a receiving frame for the component to be transported is arranged. As a receiving rack for vehicle bodies for example, inclined racks are used, with the complete vehicle body on the appropriate recording devices is placed on the trestle in such a way that either the rear or front of the vehicle body is raised. by virtue of This special arrangement is made possible during transport of the bulky vehicle bodies to save space, since now the loaded Transport racks arranged one behind the other during transport are at least partially interleaved.

Of the Transport of complete vehicle bodies or other semi-assembled construction sections of vehicles becomes common practiced in those cases where new cars were imported to countries their specific import conditions and import duties make it attractive, the complete new car in the form of vehicle parts which then in the country of destination to the new car be assembled. A distinction is made between the so-called SKD (semi knocked down) situation, with the vehicles after the final assembly be dismantled again, and the so-called CKD (completely knocked down) situation, whereby the vehicle components are sent directly and be assembled on site. In most of these cases it is an SKD situation, whereby the effort for the Disassembly and subsequent assembly naturally as possible wants to keep low and endeavors, if possible large contiguous areas in one piece to transport, which then in place in a few assembly steps can be reassembled. For example, at fully assembled vehicles the complete vehicle bodywork dismantled from the vehicle underframe, then as complete body to be transported to the destination. In particular, the transport of the finished vehicle body, the of all related transportable items Components of the vehicle, the largest footprint has a logistical problem partly due to this can be defused that appropriate transport racks be used, which are designed so that the finished vehicle body save space and can be safely transported. This is how cradles become used in which on a subframe, which is a undercarriage construction for a forklift, a receiving rack in Shape of an inclined trestle for receiving the vehicle body is arranged. The vehicle body is now on the trestle fixed that the rear or front area of the vehicle body assumes an elevated position while the corresponding one opposite area of the vehicle body in the area the bottom of the undercarriage at a slight distance is arranged from the ground.

With The help of these transport racks is indeed the logistical challenge mastered very well, but it turned out that the loading of the transport racks is problematic. So must the complete vehicle body, mostly with a hanger, for example, attached to a crane or a forklift, is transported to the transport frame, in the appropriate angle be brought safely to the recordings of the transport rack to be attached. It turned out that the loading of the transport rack is time consuming and labor-intensive, since the bulky and heavy, hanging on the crane Vehicle body are brought almost by hand in the correct position must then placed on the receiving rack and securely fastened being able to, taking special care required is when the vehicle body painted or already galvanized is to paint damage or damage the zinc layer to avoid.

Of the Invention was therefore the object of a caddy for To provide, which the disadvantages of the state the technique does not have and its loading with bulky and heavy Aggregates are made uncomplicated, fast and safe can.

Solved This object is achieved by a caddy with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of Transport frame according to the invention are the subject the dependent claims.

The Invention is based on the idea of taking pictures for the body before loading the Caddy into a position which allows it to hang on the hanger usually in a horizontal position transported body directly, without the arrangement of the body on the hanger to change, to put on the frame and to the for it to mount intended recordings.

Concrete The problem is solved by the fact that for recording of the component to be transported provided inclined bracket is formed foldable, wherein the receiving frame in the folded Condition of the inclined trestle horizontally on the undercarriage rests, so that now the shots for the vehicle body in a position where they are directly connected to the vehicle body can be occupied. In this way, the vehicle body fast, safe and without a lot of personnel on the Recording rack are attached. If the body is then secured, For example, the rear of the take-up rack is made by forklift raised and with the help of support posts in this position fixed and then secured. In the folded Condition of the inclined trestle, the transport frame is arranged flat and has only a small height, so that the inventive Caddy is particularly suitable as a reusable transport rack to be used, as for the return transport the unloaded transport rack requires little space becomes.

The Basic model of the transport frame according to the invention comprises a underframe construction having subframe, which is essentially made of wood, and one on the base arranged, also essentially made of wood and Recordings for the component to be transported folding bevel gantry. This basic model can be used as a starting point for the advantageous embodiments of the invention described below Considered transport frame according to the invention become.

So provides an embodiment that as the centerpiece of the angular gantry a rectangular, as a frame construction made of squared timbers executed, two long sides, one end face and a rear side comprehensive receiving frame is formed, which moreover comprises four bearing bodies which the receiving rack mounted and stored in the transport rack is. These bearing bodies are part of the long sides forming squared lumber at the ends of each opposite each other formed and have holes for receiving joint screws on, as joint axes for folding and unfolding of the angular block are provided.

To is the receiving frame over the arranged on its front side Bearing body with the aforementioned joint screws on corresponding holes connected to the basic squares, which are in turn connected to the base stationary, wherein the base squares pivotable about the hinge axis of the hinge screws are arranged so that here the axis is formed to the the angled trestle is folded up and folded down. On the outside the arranged on the rear side of the receiving frame bearing body are separate, about hinge bolts with the bearing bodies connected and pivotable about the Ge steering axis of the hinge screws Support post so arranged that the lower, from the bearing body removed free end of each support post in the unfolded Condition of the angled trestle on the basic sycamore can be fixed.

The Base frame is preferably a rectangular frame construction educated. The undercarriage forms the substructure of this Frame construction with three longitudinal beams arranged parallel to one another, which are arranged at the same distance from each other and thus the two side and middle pads for the undercarriage form. The frame construction also includes several additional on the lower side rails arranged cross member, on each of which in the longitudinal direction the basic squares of the inclined gantry arranged are. The respective transverse and longitudinal members are over Screw connections firmly connected and in addition the frame construction is stabilized by stiffening planking.

As has already been described, have the basic squares in the front area of the transport frame holes for receiving the Joint screws for connecting with those on the front side of the receiving rack arranged on bearing bodies. in the Rear area of the basic woodworking devices Fixation of the unfolded support posts on. In the folded state of the angled trestle are the support posts on both sides on the basic wood, the recording frame itself arranged horizontally between the two basic timbers is.

An advantageous further development of the transport frame according to the invention provides that the receiving frame comprises a receiving plate, which from the squared timbers gebil finished frame construction of the support frame fills and stabilizes. The respective bearing bodies are optionally stabilized by lateral skins.

to Pick up the vehicle body are preferably two in for provided recesses inserted in the bearing bodies Steel pipes provided, the welded, with holes provided flat steel angle as a holder for the vehicle body include. The steel pipes are covered by covers that over take the pictures and with the bearing bodies firmly connected, secured.

optional are on the tops of the long sides of the take-up rack forming squared lumber flat iron with welded on it Metal sleeves arranged. The metal sleeves serve for receiving frame-like support straps from Buchenrundstäben and wooden strips. This support bracket are intended for slides during transport to protect the body, and become, for example used for the transport of galvanized bodyshells. The support bracket avoids that the protective film directly with the body coated with a thin layer of zinc come into contact, causing damage to the Zinc layer could lead.

On the outsides of the longitudinal side of the receiving frame forming squared timbers can additionally Round buttons can be arranged as attachment points serve for the protective films, the protective films then be attached to the round buttons with loops.

Of the Rear area of the underframe is free of crossbeams, the basic wood pieces in this area rest on wooden blocks, each on the lateral lower side rails are attached.

at a preferred embodiment of the present invention in the rear area of the basic timbers holes for provided the fixation of the support posts. In this variant for fixing the support posts have the support posts at their free lower ends on their outer side one each bottom protruding metal plate, so on the respective Support post is attached that in the unfolded state of the angled trestle, with the support post vertical sitting on the base timber, the protruding part of the Metal plate rests on the side of the base timber, the support post by means of a hole in the protruding part of the metal plate and a corresponding hole in the base timber with a with Spring chain, plug and screws secured bolt is fixed.

in the The present invention will now be described with reference to drawings explained in detail. Show

1 a perspective view of a caddy in the unfolded state,

2 a side view of the transport frame according to the invention,

3 a top view of the transport frame,

4 a perspective view of a caddy in the folded state,

5 a side view of the caddy in the folded state,

6 a side view of a vehicle body equipped with a transport frame in the folded state,

7 a side view of a fitted with a vehicle body Caddy in the unfolded state,

8th a perspective view of a caddy

9 Detail views of the Caddy off 8th and

10 a partial sectional view of a equipped with transport racks transport container.

The 1 shows a perspective view of a caddy 1 , made of a substantially made of wood base 2 and one on the base 2 firmly arranged, also essentially made of wood angular bracket 3 consists. The undercarriage 2 is designed as a rectangular frame construction and has a undercarriage structure, which consists of three parallel to each other at the same distance from one another longitudinal members 4 exists, which form the base of the frame structure and the transport of the transport frame 1 allow by forklift. On the side rails 4 are several crossbeams 18 arranged on which then the angular block 3 is attached, the over the basic woodwork 14 with the undercarriage 2 connected by screw. The undercarriage 2 is additionally by stiffening planking 19 stabilized, which are arranged in the longitudinal and transverse direction between or below the square timbers. When in the 1 shown embodiment of the transport frame 1 is the rear area of the undercarriage 2 free of cross beams, thereby allowing the loaded cradles 1 to save space during transport can be. Around the rear of the undercarriage 2 to be able to keep clear, lie the basic timbers 14 of the angular block 3 in this area on wooden blocks 20 on, in turn, on the lower side rails 4 are attached.

The angular strut 3 of the transport rack 1 consists of the already mentioned basic wood 14 on the underframe 2 are attached to a take-up rack 5 , which is a rectangular frame made of square timbers with two long sides 6 , a front page 7 and a rear side 8th is executed and on its front side 7 with the help of joint screws 11 with the basic squares 14 connected while pivoting around by the hinge screws 11 formed hinge axis is arranged. To make this connection possible, the receiving frame includes 5 a total of four bearing bodies 9 in the corners of the receiving frame 5 as part of the long sides 6 forming squared timbers at their ends are each formed directly opposite each other and holes for receiving the hinge screws 11 exhibit. The in the rear area of the recording frame 5 arranged bearing body 9 are also about joint screws 11 with pivoting support posts 12 connected to the outside of the bearing body 9 are arranged and their free bottom, from the bearing bodies 9 remote end in the unfolded state of the inclined bracket 3 on the respective Kant wood 14 can be fixed, the basic wood 14 according to receiving and fixing aids for the support posts 12 exhibit.

The function of the support posts 12 can be easily optimized by the fact that at its free lower ends an arranged on the outside over the lower end of the support post 12 protruding metal plate 13 is arranged, in the unfolded state of the angular block 3 when the support posts 12 perpendicular to the base wood 14 stand, on the outside of the respective base timber 14 abut, so that the support posts 12 with the help of appropriate holes in the metal plate 13 and in the base pine wood 14 for example with a bolt 33 fixed and then secured with spring chains, plugs and screws.

Essential to the invention is that the receiving frame 5 Recording devices for receiving the vehicle body, preferably steel shots 24 that includes, in corresponding recesses 23 in the camp bodies 9 are inserted. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention, steel tubes are used for this, on the provided with holes flat steel angle 26 are welded, as a holder for the vehicle body 25 are provided. The steel shots 24 be with the help of covers 27 on the bearing body 9 screwed on, secured.

In the 2 is the transport rack 1 out 1 to be seen in the side view. One recognizes the substructure provided as a subframe 4 that is the base of the Caddy 1 form, the cross member arranged above 18 as well as a wooden block 20 , which together form the basic timbers 14 of the angular block 3 wear, as well as the basic sycamore 14 over the hinge screws 11 pivotally mounted mounting frame 5 in the unfolded state with the help of the support posts 12 on the basic sycamore 14 sit, as well as attached to the protruding metal plates 13 , the bolt 33 and the corresponding holes in the metal plates 13 and the basic sycamore 14 is fixed. The bearing bodies 9 form the corners of the receiving frame 5 , In this perspective are about the bearing bodies 9 standing out holder 26 to recognize on which the vehicle body to be transported is to be attached.

The 3 shows a plan view of the caddy 1 from the 1 and 2 , In this perspective, it can be seen that the transport frame according to the invention 1 is designed so that the individual components fit together to collapse. So these are the long sides 6 of the take-up rack 5 forming squared timbers between the basic squares 14 of the angular block 3 arranged so that the receiving rack 5 in the folded state of the transport frame 1 between the basic squares 14 to lie down while doing the crossbeams 18 rests. This situation is in the 4 presented in perspective.

In this representation ( 4 ) can also be seen that the receiving frame 5 with its long sides 6 between the basic sycamores 14 on the crossbeams 18 of the undercarriage 2 rests while on the outside of the bearing body 9 arranged support posts 12 on the basic sycamore 14 lie. In the folded state is now also provided as a fixing recess 17 on the upper edge of the base timber 14 to recognize the receptacle for the support post 12 is provided and the fixation of the support post 12 facilitated. In addition, in the folded state, the bore 15 in the protruding part of the metal plate 13 and the corresponding hole 16 in the base pine wood 14 to see about the the support post 12 in the unfolded state of the transport frame 1 by means of a bolt 33 is secured.

The 5 shows the Caddy 1 from the 1 to 4 in the folded state in the side view. This illustration illustrates the space-saving and straightforward Kon zept of the transport frame according to the invention, which makes it possible, the caddy 1 to be transported back in the folded state in a small footprint, so that the transport frame according to the invention 1 is particularly suitable to be used as a reusable transport rack. In connection with this illustration should also be noted that the carrier plates of the holder 26 in a horizontal position and the holders 26 are positioned in height so that the vehicle body to be transported 25 directly by hanging device on the support frame 5 can be put on what is in 6 is shown. In this presentation should also once again on the Fixierhilfe 17 as well as the holes 15 and 16 in the metal plate 13 or in the base timber 14 be pointed out, for the unfolding of the angled trestle 3 are of importance. The one with a vehicle body 25 stocked unfolded beetle 3 is in the 7 played.

The 6 and 7 illustrate the advantage over the prior art, which provides inflexible and fixed struts for transport, in which then hanging on the hanger vehicle body 25 must first be brought into an unstable angle to ever on the caddy 1 to be attached. In this way, the equipment of the Caddy 1 Not only personnel intensive and time-consuming, but it also carries the risk that it will damage the vehicle body. Attempts have been made in the past to solve this problem by bringing the receiving racks horizontally to the body by lowering the rear of the dolly into a pit or, conversely, raising the front area, which has proven to be extremely cumbersome and impractical Has. With the help of the transport frame according to the invention 1 can now the vehicle body 25 in a simple way directly on the in 6 shown folded transport rack 1 to be put on, then, after it is fixed, as in the 7 shown to be brought into the desired angle, which can be done for example by simply raising the rear area by means of a forklift. The transport rack 1 is designed so that in the in 7 shown position of the vehicle body 25 several with vehicle bodies 25 loaded transport racks 1 one behind the other at least partially can be pushed into each other, whereby during transport of the vehicle bodies 25 Space and thus costs can be saved.

The 8th shows a particular embodiment of the transport frame according to the invention 1 , on the one hand, the frame structure of the receiving frame 5 through a receiving plate 21 reinforced and stabilized, with the receiving plate 21 quasi fills out the frame construction formed from the square timbers. The main difference to those in the 1 to 7 However, embodiments of the transport frame shown is that on the top of the long sides 6 of the take-up rack 5 forming squared timbers flat iron 28 with welded metal sleeves 29 are arranged. The metal sleeves 29 serve to accommodate support bracket for protective films, the support bracket, for example, from Buchenrundstäben 30 and wooden strips 31 can be formed. By such support bracket prevents protective films that are placed on the vehicle body for transport, come directly to the body in conjunction, as it could come especially when transporting galvanized body shells on slipping of the film to damage the zinc layer. For lateral attachment of the protective film are on the long sides 6 attached round buttons 32 provided on which the protective film can be fixed with loops.

The 9 shows some special embodiments of the in the 8th shown transport frame 1 as detail views A, B and C. Here, in the sections A and B, respectively, the attachment of the steel receptacle 24 in the recording 23 in the bearing body 9 watch, with the steel receptacle 24 through the cover 27 is secured. In detail C are on the long side 6 fixed flat iron 28 with the welded-on metal sleeves 29 see in which beech rounds 30 are plugged in. At the same time in this detail is a round button 32 on the outside of the long side 6 to recognize forming timber square.

In the 10 is a section through a transport container 35 to see, with a total of four caddies 1 is fitted, which are arranged one behind the other and thereby pushed into each other, so that in an occupancy with vehicle bodies according to the 6 and 7 the front portion of the rear vehicle body is pushed under the rear of the vehicle body arranged in front, resulting in a considerable space savings.

1

Caddy

2

undercarriage

3

Angular Bock

4

longitudinal beams

5

receiving stand

6

long side

7

front

8th

rear side

9

bearing body

11

pivot screw

12

support posts

13

metal plate

14

Based timber

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drilling

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drilling

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recess

18

crossbeam

19

planking

20

Chump

21

mounting plate

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planking

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recess

24

steel Taping

25

vehicle body

26

holder

27

cover

28

flat iron

29

metal sleeve

30

Beech dowel

31

wood strip

32

round knob

33

bolt

34

Shipping containers

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 202006010602 U1 [0002]

Claims (12)

Caddy ( 1 ), in particular for the transport of vehicle bodies ( 25 ), with one of longitudinal beams ( 4 ) formed Unterfahrkonstruktion having, essentially made of wood base ( 2 ) and one on the subframe ( 2 ), also essentially made of wood and receptacles ( 24 ) for the component to be transported having inclined bracket ( 3 ), characterized in that the angular bracket ( 3 ) is foldable. Caddy ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the angular bracket ( 3 ) a rectangular, designed as a frame construction of squared lumber, two long sides ( 6 ), an end face ( 7 ) and a rear side ( 8th ) comprehensive rack ( 5 ) with a total of four bearing bodies ( 9 ), wherein the bearing bodies ( 9 ) in the corners of the take-up rack ( 5 ) as part of the edges of the long sides ( 6 ) forming squared lumber at their ends are each formed directly opposite each other and holes for receiving joint screws ( 11 ), wherein the hinge screws ( 11 ) as hinge axes for the folding and folding of the inclined bracket ( 3 ) are provided, wherein the receiving frame ( 5 ) on the front side ( 7 ) arranged bearing body ( 9 ) by means of joint screws ( 11 ) with two squared lumbers forming the base of the angled trestle ( 14 ) and pivotable about the hinge axis of the hinge screws ( 11 ), while on the outsides of the two at the rear of the receiving frame ( 5 ) arranged bearing body ( 9 ) one separate each over the hinge screws ( 11 ) and about the hinge axis of the hinge screws ( 11 ) pivoting support post ( 12 ), wherein in each case the lower free, from the bearing body ( 9 ) removed end of the support post ( 12 ) in the unfolded state of the angled gudgeon ( 3 ) on the respective base timber ( 14 ) is fixable, wherein the basic wood ( 14 ) Support and fixing aids for the support posts ( 12 ) exhibit. Caddy ( 1 ) according to claim 2, characterized in that the support posts ( 12 ) arranged at its free lower ends on the outside, over the lower end of the support post ( 12 ) protruding metal plate ( 13 ), wherein the support posts ( 12 ) in the unfolded state of the angled trestle ( 3 ) perpendicular to the base wood ( 14 ) and the protruding part of the metal plate ( 13 ) on the outside of the respective base timber ( 14 ), wherein the support posts ( 12 ) by means of a bore ( 15 ) in the protruding part of the metal plate ( 13 ), a corresponding hole ( 16 ) in the base wood ( 14 ) and one through the aforementioned holes ( 15 . 16 ) and secured with spring chain, plug and screws ( 33 ) are fixable. Caddy ( 1 ) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the base wood ( 14 ) as fixing aids depressions ( 17 ) for receiving the support posts ( 12 ) exhibit. Caddy ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the underframe ( 2 ) is formed as a rectangular frame construction, wherein three parallel, at the same distance from each other arranged, two lateral and one central support forming side members ( 4 ) form the understructure or the substructure of the frame construction and wherein the frame construction additionally several, on the lower side members ( 4 ) mounted cross member ( 18 ), on which the angled trestle ( 3 ) with the base squares ( 14 ) is mounted, wherein the transverse and longitudinal members ( 4 . 14 . 18 ) are firmly connected to one another via screw connections and the frame construction is provided by additional, stiffening skins ( 19 ) is stabilized, wherein the subframe ( 2 ) and the angular bracket ( 3 ) are interconnected so that in the folded state of the transport frame ( 1 ) the receiving rack ( 5 ) horizontally between the basic squares ( 14 ) on the cross members ( 18 ) and the support posts ( 12 ) on both sides of the basic wood ( 14 ) rest. Caddy ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the rear region of the undercarriage ( 2 ) is free of cross members. Caddy ( 1 ) according to claim 6, characterized in that the basic squares ( 14 ) in the rear area of the undercarriage ( 2 ) on wooden blocks ( 20 ) lying on the lateral lower side members ( 4 ) are attached. Caddy ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the receiving frame ( 5 ) a receiving plate ( 21 ), wherein the receiving plate ( 21 ) for stabilizing the take-up rack ( 5 ) the frame construction of the support frame ( 5 ). Caddy ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the bearing bodies ( 9 ) by side skins ( 22 ) are stabilized. Caddy ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the receiving frame ( 5 ) two in recesses ( 23 ) in the storage bodies ( 9 ) inserted steel tubes as steel supports ( 24 ) for receiving the vehicle body ( 25 ), wherein the steel tubes welded, provided with holes flat steel angle as a holder ( 26 ) for the vehicle body ( 25 ), the steel receptacles ( 24 ) through the recesses ( 23 ) and with the bearing bodies ( 9 ) fixed covers ( 27 ) are secured. Caddy ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that on the upper side of the longitudinal sides ( 6 ) of the receiving frame ( 5 ) squared timbers flat iron ( 28 ) with welded metal sleeves ( 29 ) are arranged, wherein the metal sleeves ( 29 ) for receiving from beech round bars ( 30 ) and wooden strips ( 31 ) support brackets are provided for protective films. Caddy ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that on the outside of the longitudinal side ( 6 ) of the receptacle ( 5 ) forming squared timber round buttons ( 32 ) are arranged, wherein the round buttons ( 32 ) are provided as attachment points for the protective films.