Handling apparatus for handling a panel-formwork element comprising a formwork panel and a peripheral support frame

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and to a handling apparatus (1) for handling a panel-formwork element (2) having a formwork panel (25) and a peripheral support frame (26), comprising: - a base (8), in particular a vehicle base, to be preferably movably placed on a ground surface (8), - a handling head (3) having a holding device (4) for holding the panel-formwork element (2), - a movement device (5) for moving the handling head (3), the movement device (5) comprising – a telescopic lifting mast (10) which is mounted on the base (8) and has a first telescopic lifting-mast element (11) and a second telescopic lifting-mast element (12), – an extendable telescopic arm (14) having a first telescopic extendable-arm element (15) and a second telescopic extendable-arm element (16), wherein the extendable telescopic arm (14) is swivelably connected to the telescopic lifting mast (10), and – a swivel device (17) by means of which the extendable telescopic arm (14) can be swiveled relative to the telescopic lifting mast (10).

Description

FIELD

[0001] The invention relates to a handling apparatus for handling a panel-formwork element having a formwork panel and a peripheral support frame, comprising: -   a base, in particular a vehicle base, for preferably movable arrangement on a ground surface, -   a handling head having a holding device for holding the panel-formwork element und -   a movement device for moving the handling head.

[0002] JP H08 260705 A shows a vehicle for handling formwork. For this purpose, the vehicle is equipped with a holding tool on which upwardly directed hooks are formed for gripping struts on the rear side of the formwork. The holding tool can be pivoted relative to the vehicle base so that the formwork can be grasped lying down and standing. However, the range of applications of this vehicle is limited. On the one hand, it is disadvantageous that the formwork can only be picked up from an elevated position when lying down. On the other hand, only one wall formwork can be positioned with this vehicle. The vehicle is not designed to form a ceiling formwork.

[0003] With the vehicle of US 9,988,823 B1, formwork can also be transported lying down and standing. The formwork is attached to an arm that can be pivoted in different directions. However, this vehicle is also only designed for concreting walls. The vehicle lacks the flexibility to produce ceilings at different heights while maintaining manoeuvrability in confined spaces.

[0004] FR 1 260 182 A shows a device for dismantling a ceiling formwork element. Provided on a movable chassis is a pivotable 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 laying frame that can be hooked to the ceiling formwork element. However, the field of application of this device is limited to receiving the ceiling formwork element with the laying frame and pivoting it down into a vertical position.

[0005] JP H03 5568 A shows a robot with a robot arm with which different objects can be gripped.

[0006] JP H01 263362 A describes a vehicle with an arm on which grippers are provided. Different types of concrete casting moulds are thus grasped.

[0007] In contrast, at least some embodiments of the present invention alleviate or eliminate at least individual disadvantages of the prior art. At least some embodiments of the invention expand the range of applications of handling apparatuses of the generic type. With the handling apparatus according to at least some embodiments of the invention, it should be possible to achieve the previously incompatible goals of being able to pick up a panel-formwork element for the construction of a ceiling formwork from the ground and to be able to position it at different, even large heights above the ground, but at the same time to ensure the maneuverability of the handling apparatus in confined spaces, in particular between formwork supports and when passing through door openings.

[0008] Any discussion of the prior art throughout the specification should in no way be considered as an admission that such prior art is widely known or forms part of common general knowledge in the field. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] One aspect of the invention provides a handling apparatus for handling a panel-formwork element having a 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 formwork panel and a peripheral support frame, the handling apparatus comprising: - a base, - a handling head having a holding device for holding the panel-formwork element, - a movement device for moving the handling head, wherein the movement device comprises - a telescopic lifting mast mounted on the base, comprising a first telescopic lifting mast element and a second telescopic lifting mast element, - a telescopic extension arm having a first telescopic extension arm element and a second telescopic extension arm element, the telescopic extension arm being pivotably connected to the telescopic lifting mast, and - a pivoting device, the pivoting device being configured such that the telescopic extension arm is pivotable relative to the telescopic lifting mast; wherein the telescopic extension arm is pivotable through an angle of more than 180° with respect to the telescopic lifting mast.

[0010] Another aspect of the invention provides a method of handling a panel-formwork element, comprising the steps: providing a handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18, providing the panel-formwork element in a waiting position released from the handling apparatus, connecting the handling head of the handling apparatus to the panel-formwork element in the waiting position, and lifting the panelformwork element from the waiting position with the help of the handling apparatus.

[0011] According to the invention, the movement device of the handling apparatus comprises the following: - a telescopic lifting mast comprising a first telescopic lifting mast element and a second telescopic lifting mast element, - a telescopic extension arm having a first telescopic extension arm element and a second telescopic extension arm element, and - a pivoting device, the pivoting device being configured 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 such that the telescopic extension arm is pivotable relative to the telescopic lifting mast.

[0012] The movement device and the handling head may, for example, form a kinematic chain of the handling apparatus. The telescopic lifting mast may be disposed on the base and preferably directly connected to the base. The telescopic lifting mast may optionally be mounted so as to be pivotable relative to the base. Starting from the base, the telescopic lifting mast may therefore be a first link of the kinematic chain. The telescopic extension arm may preferably be arranged at an end of the telescopic lifting mast facing away from the base and, for example, may be connected directly to the telescopic lifting mast. The telescopic extension arm is preferably a second link of the kinematic chain. By telescoping the telescopic lifting mast, a position, in particular a vertical position, of the telescopic extension arm can thus be changed and adjusted, preferably without pivoting the telescopic extension arm relative to the telescopic lifting mast. The handling head may be arranged, for example, at an end of the telescopic extension arm facing away from the telescopic lifting mast and may preferably be connected to the telescopic extension arm. The handling head together with the holding device may form a (with respect to the base) distal end of the kinematic chain. By telescoping the telescopic extension arm, a position, for example a horizontal position, of the handling head can thus be changed and adjusted, preferably without pivoting the handling head relative to the telescopic extension arm.

[0013] The telescopic extension arm is preferably pivotably connected to the telescopic lifting mast. The telescopic extension arm can be pivoted relative to the telescopic lifting mast by means of the pivoting device. The telescopic extension arm may be connected directly to the telescopic lifting mast by means of a joint. In addition, a further mechanical connection 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 between the telescopic lifting mast and the telescopic extension arm may be established via the pivoting device.

[0014] This design brings significant advantages in the handling of panel-formwork elements on construction sites. The telescopability and pivotability of the telescopic extension arm in conjunction with the telescopability of the telescopic lifting mast makes it possible, on the one hand, to position the panel-formwork element in very different height positions above the ground surface when constructing a ceiling formwork (forming) or dismantling a ceiling formwork (stripping) and, on the other hand, to arrange the movement device in a particularly compact transport position between different formwork or formwork operations, in which the handling apparatus can be maneuvered between ceiling supports and through door openings. The range of application of the handling apparatus according to the invention can be significantly expanded with the movement device according to the invention. Due to the telescopability and pivotability of the telescopic extension arm in conjunction with the telescopability of the telescopic lifting mast, the panel-formwork element can first be picked up from the ground surface, pivoted up and arranged in the desired height position. By telescoping the telescopic lifting mast and the telescopic extension arm, very different heights can be achieved at which the panel-formwork element can be positioned, preferably connected to a support head of a formwork support, in particular to a plurality of support heads of a plurality of formwork supports. In this case, the telescopic lifting mast may be mounted to the base, which may be, in particular, a vehicle base having a plurality of wheels. The telescopic extension arm is pivotably connected to the telescopic lifting mast, preferably to the upper end of the telescopic lifting mast, via the pivoting device. 2024361799   11 Sep 2026

[0015] The telescopic lifting mast is preferably telescopic. Telescopic in relation to the telescopic lifting mast can mean, in particular, that a length of the telescopic lifting mast can be changed by displacing the second telescopic lifting mast element relative to the first telescopic lifting mast element. Preferably, the first telescopic lifting mast element and the second telescopic lifting mast element are slidable into each other so that a length of the telescopic lifting mast is adjustable. For example, the telescopic lifting mast may have a greater length in an extended state than in a retracted state. The telescopic lifting mast may have a major axis that may coincide with a major axis of the first telescopic lifting mast element and a major axis of the second telescopic lifting mast element. The length of the telescopic lifting mast may refer to an extension along the major axis of the telescopic lifting mast. For example, the first telescopic lifting mast element and the second telescopic lifting mast element may be displaced relative to each other along the major axis, and preferably into each other, to adjust the length of the telescopic lifting mast (i.e., the extent in the direction of the major axis) (similar to how a telescopic tube functions). The first telescopic lifting mast element and the second telescopic lifting mast element preferably cannot be pivoted relative to one another, i.e. a main axis of the first telescopic lifting mast element coincides with a main axis of the second telescopic lifting mast element, regardless of whether the telescopic lifting mast is extended or (partially) retracted.

[0016] For example, the first telescopic lifting mast element may have a first cross section normal to the major axis of the telescopic lifting mast, the second telescopic lifting mast element having a second cross section normal to the major axis of the telescopic lifting mast. For example, the first cross section may be larger than the second cross section. For 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 example, the second telescopic lifting mast element may be displaceably guided along the major axis of the telescopic lifting mast inside the first telescopic lifting mast element such that the length of the telescopic lifting mast may be adjusted (by telescoping).

[0017] The telescopic extension arm is preferably telescopic. Telescopic in relation to the telescopic extension arm can mean, in particular, that a length of the telescopic extension arm can be changed by displacing the second telescopic extension arm element relative to the first telescopic extension arm element. Preferably, the first telescopic extension arm element and the second telescopic extension arm element can be slid into one another, so that the length of the telescopic extension arm can be adjusted. For example, the telescopic extension arm may have a greater length in an extended state than in a retracted state. The telescopic extension arm may have a major axis that may coincide with a major axis of the first telescopic extension arm element and a major axis of the second telescopic extension arm element. The length of the telescopic extension arm may relate to an extension in the direction of the main axis of the telescopic extension arm. The first telescopic extension arm element and the second telescopic extension arm element may, for example, be displaced relative to one another and preferably into one another along the main axis of the telescopic extension arm in order to adjust the length of the telescopic extension arm in the direction of the main axis. The first telescopic extension arm element and the second telescopic extension arm element preferably cannot be pivoted relative to one another, i.e. a main axis of the first telescopic extension arm element coincides with a main axis of the second telescopic extension arm element, regardless of whether the telescopic extension arm is extended or (partially) retracted. 2024361799   11 Sep 2026

[0018] For example, the first telescopic extension arm element may have a first cross section normal to the main axis of the telescopic extension arm, wherein the second telescopic extension arm element has a second cross section normal to the main axis of the telescopic extension arm. For example, the first cross section may be larger than the second cross section. For example, the second telescopic extension arm element may be displaceably guided along the major axis of the telescopic extension arm inside the first telescopic extension arm element such that the length of the telescopic extension arm may be adjusted (by telescoping).

[0019] For example, by telescoping the telescopic lifting mast and / or the telescopic extension arm, a total length of the movement device and thus a distance from the base to the handling head can be changed. Preferably, neither the telescoping of the telescopic lifting mast nor the telescoping of the telescopic extension arm causes the telescopic extension arm to pivot relative to the telescopic lifting mast. Preferably, by telescoping the telescopic lifting mast, the main axis of the telescopic lifting mast is not pivoted relative to the base.

[0020] For example, a load of the handling head, in particular a load of a panel-formwork element held by the holding device, may be diverted substantially via the telescopic extension arm and from the telescopic extension arm to the base in succession via the telescopic lifting mast.

[0021] By telescoping the telescopic lifting mast and / or the telescopic extension arm, in particular, a position of a panelformwork element held by the holding device can be changed. By means of the pivoting device, the held panel-formwork element can be pivoted accordingly. The movement device may therefore be 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 configured to move the handling head and the panel-formwork element held thereby.

[0022] Preferably, the telescopic extension arm can be telescoped independently of the telescopic lifting mast. Thus, the telescopic extension arm can be lengthened or shortened by telescoping without having to change the length of the telescopic lifting mast and vice versa.

[0023] A vertical mast is preferably provided as the telescopic lifting mast, the vertical mast being telescopic substantially in the vertical direction. Thus, the length of the telescopic lifting mast (i.e. its extension along its longitudinal axis) can be changed by telescoping. In a first variant, the vertical mast is non-tiltable, so that the vertical mast is always vertically aligned. In a second variant, the vertical mast can be tilted relative to the vertical, preferably by an angle of -4 to +4°, in particular in opposite directions. Thus, in this embodiment, the telescopic lifting mast can be tilted from a vertical position, in which the longitudinal axis of the telescopic lifting mast runs along the vertical, into a tilted position, in which the longitudinal axis of the telescopic lifting mast is arranged in an inclined position, i.e. inclined to the vertical. For example, the telescopic lifting mast may be disposed in the tilted position when the handling apparatus is positioned on an uneven ground surface and the vertical mast is to be oriented vertically on the uneven ground surface.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the base, in particular the vehicle base, has a plurality of ground support elements for support on the ground, the length of the ground support elements being adjustable. The ground support elements preferably each have a cylinder-piston element, which may preferably be actuated electrically, pneumatically or hydraulically. By extending the ground support elements differently, the handling apparatus can 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 be leveled on an uneven, for example inclined, ground surface. If the base has a plurality of wheels, as preferred, the ground support elements may be used to lift individual or all of the wheels off the ground surface.

[0025] For purposes of this disclosure, the location and direction indications, such as “top,” “bottom,” “horizontal,” and “vertical,” refer to the intended use condition of the handling apparatus on a flat, horizontal ground surface. If the handling apparatus is used on an inclined ground surface, the location and direction information must be transmitted accordingly.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the telescopic lifting mast comprises a further telescopic lifting mast element between the first and second telescopic lifting mast elements. In this embodiment, the telescopic lifting mast has at least three telescopic elements that are displaceable relative to one another, as a result of which the telescopic lifting mast can be shortened or lengthened to a greater extent.

[0027] Preferably, the length of the telescopic lifting mast (i.e. its extension along its longitudinal axis) may be changed by at least 80 cm, preferably by at least 1 m, in particular by at least 1.2 m, for example by at least 1.5 m, from a fully retracted to a fully extended position. Furthermore, it is preferred if the length of the telescopic extension arm (i.e. its extension along its longitudinal axis) may be changed by at least 30 cm, preferably by at least 40 cm, for example at least 50 cm, from a fully retracted to a fully extended position. The telescopic lifting mast and telescopic extension arm may be disposed in any intermediate position between the fully retracted and fully extended positions. 2024361799   11 Sep 2026

[0028] At least one telescoping drive is preferably provided for telescoping the telescopic lifting mast. A linear drive, in particular a preferably electrically and / or hydraulically and / or pneumatically actuatable cylinder-piston drive, may be provided as the telescoping drive. In an embodiment with the further telescopic lifting mast element, preferably two telescoping drives are provided, wherein with one of the two telescoping drives the further telescopic lifting mast element can be telescoped with respect to the first telescopic lifting mast element and with the other of the two telescoping drives the second telescopic lifting mast element can be telescoped with respect to the further telescopic lifting mast element.

[0029] For telescoping the telescopic extension arm, an extension drive is preferably provided, which is preferably configured as a preferably electrically and / or hydraulically and / or pneumatically actuatable linear drive, in particular as a cylinder-piston drive.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the handling head with the movement device is movable into a receiving position for receiving the panel-formwork element from the ground surface carrying the base of the handling apparatus. The handling head can be positioned with the movement device adjacent to the ground surface such that the holding device of the handling apparatus can be reversibly releasably connected to the panelformwork element. As a result, the panel-formwork element is fixed to the handling head, so that the panel-formwork element can be moved together with the handling head. Preferably, the holding device of the handling head is configured both for receiving the ground surface and for holding the panel-formwork element above the ground surface in a horizontal and in an upright position, respectively. In this embodiment, the holding device is configured to grip the panel-formwork element in the horizontal, in particular horizontal, position, and in the 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 upright, in particular vertical, position on the ground surface, so that the panel-formwork element can be lifted off the ground surface in the horizontal and upright positions. Advantageously, a higher degree of automation than in the prior art can be achieved in this way. In addition, new applications can be developed. If the panel-formwork element is fixed to the handling head, the panel-formwork element can be lifted by means of at least one drive of the movement device and moved to the place of use. In this case, the panel-formwork element fastened to the handling head can preferably be brought into a horizontal position by means of the movement device, which is used as a ceiling formwork element for concreting a ceiling element when the panel-formwork element is used. Thus, in a particularly preferred application, the panel-formwork element can be picked up from a lying or an upright waiting position on the ground surface, raised and pivoted into the horizontal use position without manual intervention. Alternatively, the panel-formwork element may be used as a wall formwork element.

[0031] In the receiving position of the handling head, the telescopic lifting mast is preferably arranged in a shortened position and the telescopic extension arm is preferably arranged in a lengthened position. To receive a panel-formwork element lying on the ground surface, the handling head can be brought into the receiving position adjacent to the ground surface by retracting the telescopic lifting mast and extending the telescopic extension arm, so that the panel-formwork element can be fixed to the handling head by actuating the holding device.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the handling head with the movement device is movable into a high-lift forming position, preferably at a height of more than 4 meters, in particular more than 4.5 meters, above the ground surface, wherein, in the high- lift forming position, the telescopic lifting mast and the telescopic extension arm are each arranged in a lengthened 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 position, preferably each aligned substantially vertically. By extending the telescopic lifting mast and the telescopic extension arm, the handling head can be arranged in the high- lift forming position, in which the entire holding device of the handling head is located more than 4 meters, in particular more than 4.5 meters, preferably more than 5 meters, for example more than 5.5 meters, above the horizontal, flat ground surface on which the base of the handling apparatus is placed. Advantageously, the panel-formwork element can be used in the high-lift forming position for shuttering at heights at which manual shuttering, i.e. without the aid of a climbing aid such as a ladder, pedestal staircase or scaffolding, is not possible or is no longer possible with great difficulty. Advantageously, this function is not at the expense of maneuverability on the construction site, since the movement device can be arranged in the compact transport position after shuttering, in which the telescopic lifting mast is retracted and the telescopic extension arm is pivoted obliquely downward.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the handling head with the movement device is movable into a low-lift forming position, preferably at a height of less than 3 meters, in particular less than 2.7 meters, above the ground surface. In the low-lift forming position, the entire holding device of the handling head is located below a height of 3 meters, in particular below 2.7 meters, above the ground surface.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the telescopic extension arm is pivotable by an angle of more than 180°, in particular more than 200°, for example more than 220°, with respect to the lifting mast.

[0035] In this embodiment, the telescopic extension arm may be pivoted in the low-lift forming position relative to the receiving position by an angle of more than 180°, in particular 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 more than 200°, for example more than 220°. This embodiment makes it possible to arrange the panel-formwork element at very different heights above the ground surface for use as a ceiling formwork element. It is also particularly advantageous in this embodiment that projections on a ceiling edge can be reliably switched on.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the handling head is arranged on different sides with respect to the telescopic lifting mast in the receiving position and in the low-lift forming position. In this embodiment, the telescopic extension arm projects obliquely downward from the telescopic lifting mast in the receiving position. When transferred into the low-lift forming position, the extension arm with the handling head pivots by more than 180°, in particular more than 200°, from the receiving position via a vertical intermediate position into the low-lift forming position, in which the handling head is lowered relative to the intermediate position. This embodiment has the advantage that the panel-formwork element can be arranged in a horizontal position at a low height. In the low-lift forming position, the longitudinal axis of the extension arm preferably extends at an angle of plus 10° to plus 25°, in particular substantially plus 17°, to the horizontal.

[0037] For the automatic pivoting of the telescopic extension arm relative to the telescopic lifting mast over a large pivoting range, it is expedient for the pivoting device to have at least one first linear drive, in particular a first cylinder piston drive, which may preferably be actuated electrically and / or hydraulically and / or pneumatically. By means of the first linear drive, the telescopic extension arm with the handling head can be pivoted from the receiving position on one side of the telescopic lifting mast beyond the vertical intermediate position with the telescopic lifting mast into the low-lift 2024361799   11 Sep 2026

[0038] In a first preferred embodiment variant, the pivoting device also has a second linear drive, which is preferably shorter than the first linear drive.

[0039] In order to be able to pivot the telescopic extension arm from a downwardly angled position on one side of the telescopic lifting mast to a downwardly angled position on the other side of the telescopic lifting mast, in a preferred embodiment, the pivoting device has a pivot lever, in particular a double pivot lever, wherein the first and the second linear drive each act on the pivot lever, preferably on a common pivot axis of the pivot lever.

[0040] In a second preferred embodiment variant, the pivoting device has a toggle lever with two toggle lever elements connected to one another via a toggle lever joint. Preferably, the first linear drive is connected to the toggle lever joint. One toggle lever element is pivotally connected to the telescopic lifting mast (or a bearing part connected to the telescopic lifting mast), the other toggle lever element is pivotally connected to the telescopic extension arm. This embodiment has the particular advantage that the second linear drive can be omitted. Thus, the pivoting device preferably does not have a second linear drive for pivoting the telescopic extension arm by more than 180°. By actuating the first linear drive, a torque is applied to the telescopic extension arm via the toggle lever such that the telescopic extension arm is transferred from the downwardly angled position on one side of the telescopic lifting mast to the other side of the telescopic lifting mast beyond the vertical or intermediate position aligned along the telescopic lifting mast.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, in a transport or door passage position, the telescopic lifting mast is in a shortened position and the telescopic extension arm is arranged in a downwardly 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 pivoted position, wherein the uppermost point of the telescopic lifting mast and thus the uppermost point of the handling apparatus in the door passage position is arranged at a height of less than 2 meters above the ground surface.

[0042] It is also advantageous if the base has a first and a second longitudinal side and a first and a second narrow side, wherein a taper is formed on the first and / or on the second longitudinal side to clear a passage through a door. Thus, the base at the taper is less wide than at the areas of the base adjacent to the taper. Preferably, the taper extends over the entire height of the base. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the taper is formed in a central region of the base. When cornering through the door opening, the clearance on the first or second longitudinal side of the base prevents the base from colliding with the wall edge to the side of the door opening. The same advantage is achieved when manoeuvring with two formwork supports standing close together.

[0043] In order to increase the maneuverability of the handling apparatus between ceiling supports or when passing through door openings, in a preferred embodiment, the base has a width of less than 0.9 meters, preferably less than 0.85 meters, at the widest point.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, a further pivoting device is provided for pivoting the handling head relative to the telescopic extension arm. The further pivoting device is preferably configured to rotate the handling head about an axis perpendicular to the main plane of the panel-formwork element and / or to pivot the handling head about the longitudinal axis of the (rectangular) panel-formwork element.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the holding device of the handling head is configured to hold the panel-formwork element 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 in both a horizontal and an upright position on and above the ground surface, respectively. Thus, the receiving position can be configured to receive the panel-formwork element in the lying state, in particular in the horizontal state, or to receive the panel-formwork element in the standing state, in particular in the vertical state, on the ground surface.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the holding device of the handling head is designed to grip the peripheral support frame of the panel-formwork element.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the holding device has a locking part for locking to a longitudinal or transverse frame part of the peripheral support frame of the panel-formwork element. In the locked state, the locking part prevents the panel-formwork element from lifting off the handling head. Preferably, at least two locking parts are provided for locking with at least two opposite transverse or longitudinal frame parts of the support frame. At least four locking parts can be provided, wherein two locking parts may be provided per transverse or longitudinal frame part.

[0048] Preferably, the locking part is configured for engaging behind a projection (i.e. for locking with a projection directed inward (i.e. in the direction of the center of the panel formwork element), in particular at an end region of the longitudinal or transverse frame part of the peripheral support frame facing away from the formwork panel of the panel-formwork element.

[0049] In order to fix the panel-formwork element to the handling head, a locking drive, preferably a locking linear drive, in particular an electrical and / or hydraulic and / or pneumatic cylinder-piston drive, is preferably provided for moving the locking part. Preferably, the locking linear drive 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 causes the locking part to pivot from an unlocked state to a locked state.

[0050] In addition, the holding device may have a retaining lug opposite the locking part, so that the inwardly directed projection is arranged between the locking part and the retaining lug in the locked state.

[0051] A handling system according to the invention comprises the following: a handling apparatus in one of the embodiment variants described above, and a panel-formwork element, in particular a ceiling formwork element, which is reversibly releasably connected to the handling head of the handling apparatus. The panel-formwork element has the formwork panel and the peripheral support frame, which preferably runs along a peripheral edge region of the preferably rectangular formwork panel. The peripheral support frame preferably has two longitudinal frame parts, which form the longer sides of the peripheral support frame, and two transverse frame parts, which run at right angles thereto and form the shorter sides of the peripheral support frame. The longitudinal frame parts may be connected to one another via transverse beams between the transverse frame parts. The transverse beams may extend parallel to the transverse frame parts.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment, an outer side of the formwork panel facing the concrete is located in a horizontal position in a high-lift forming position at more than 4 meters, in particular more than 4.5 meters, preferably more than 5 meters, for example more than 5.5 meters, above the underside of the base, which stands on the ground surface. In this case, the telescopic lifting mast and the telescopic extension arm can 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 each be arranged in a lengthened position, preferably in a substantially vertical orientation.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, an outer side of the formwork panel facing the concrete is located in a low-lift forming position in a horizontal position at less than 3 meters, in particular less than 2.7 meters, height above the underside of the base, which stands on the ground surface.

[0054] In the method according to the invention for handling a panel-formwork element, in particular a ceiling formwork element, at least the following steps are carried out: providing a handling apparatus in one of the embodiment variants described above, providing the panel-formwork element on the ground surface in a waiting position released from the handling apparatus, connecting the handling head of the handling apparatus to the panel-formwork element in the waiting position, and lifting the panel-formwork element on the ground surface from the waiting position with the help of the handling apparatus.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment of the method, the following step is carried out: moving the handling head with the movement device into a receiving position for receiving the panel-formwork element from the ground surface. For this purpose, the telescopic lifting mast is preferably arranged in a shortened position and the telescopic extension arm in a lengthened position.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment of the method, the following step is carried out: moving the handling head with the movement device into a high-lift forming position, preferably at a height of more than 4 meters, in particular more than 4.5 meters, above the ground 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 surface. In order to move the handling head into the high-lift forming position, the telescopic lifting mast and the telescopic extension arm are preferably each arranged in a lengthened position, preferably each substantially in a vertical orientation.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment of the method, the following step is carried out: moving the handling head with the movement device into a low-lift forming position, preferably at a height of less than 3 meters, in particular less than 2.7 meters, above the ground surface.

[0058] To move the handling head from the receiving position into the low-lift forming position, the telescopic extension arm is preferably pivoted by an angle of more than 180°, in particular more than 200°, for example more than 220°, with respect to the telescopic lifting mast. During the transfer from the receiving position to the low-lift forming position, the handling head can be pivoted from one side of the telescopic lifting mast to the opposite side of the telescopic lifting mast.

[0059] The invention also relates to the following exemplary embodiments, which are also illustrated in the figures. However, the invention is not limited to these exemplary embodiments.

[0060] Exemplary embodiment 1. A handling apparatus for handling a panel-formwork element comprising a formwork panel and a peripheral support frame, comprising: - a base, in particular a vehicle base, for preferably movable arrangement on a ground surface, -   a handling head having a holding device for holding the panel-formwork element, -   a movement device for moving the handling head, 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 characterized in that the movement device comprises - a telescopic lifting mast comprising a first telescopic lifting mast element and a second telescopic lifting mast element, - a telescopic extension arm having a first telescopic extension arm element and a second telescopic extension arm element, and - a pivoting device, the pivoting device being configured such that the telescopic extension arm is pivotable relative to the telescopic lifting mast.

[0061] Exemplary embodiment 2. The handling apparatus according to exemplary embodiment 1, characterized in that a vertical mast is provided as the telescopic lifting mast, the vertical mast being telescopic substantially in the vertical direction.

[0062] Exemplary embodiment 3. The handling apparatus according to exemplary embodiment 1 or 2, characterized in that the handling head with the movement device is movable into a receiving position for receiving the panel-formwork element from the ground surface, wherein, in the receiving position of the handling head, the telescopic lifting mast is arranged in a shortened position and the telescopic extension arm is arranged in a lengthened position.

[0063] Exemplary embodiment 4. The handling apparatus according to any one of exemplary embodiments 1 to 3, characterized in that the handling head with the movement device is movable into a high-lift forming position, preferably at a height of more than 4 meters, in particular more than 4.5 meters, above the ground surface, wherein, in the high-lift forming position, the telescopic lifting mast and the telescopic extension arm are each arranged in a lengthened position, preferably in a substantially vertical orientation. 2024361799   11 Sep 2026

[0064] Exemplary embodiment 5. The handling apparatus according to any one of exemplary embodiments 1 to 4, characterized in that the telescopic extension arm is pivotable through an angle of more than 180°, in particular more than 200°, for example more than 220°, with respect to the telescopic lifting mast.

[0065] Exemplary embodiment 6. The handling apparatus according to any one of exemplary embodiments 1 to 5, characterized in that the handling head with the movement device is movable into a low-lift forming position, preferably at a height of less than 3 meters, in particular less than 2.7 meters, above the ground surface, wherein the telescopic extension arm is pivoted in the low-lift forming position relative to the receiving position by an angle of more than 180°, in particular more than 200°, for example more than 220°.

[0066] Exemplary embodiment 7. The handling apparatus according to exemplary embodiment 6, characterized in that the handling head is arranged on different sides with respect to the telescopic lifting mast in the receiving position and in the low-lift forming position.

[0067] Exemplary embodiment 8. The handling apparatus according to any one of exemplary embodiments 1 to 7, characterized in that the pivoting device comprises at least one first linear drive, in particular a first cylinder-piston drive.

[0068] Exemplary embodiment 9. The handling apparatus according to exemplary embodiments 8, characterized in that the pivoting device has a toggle lever with two toggle lever elements and a toggle lever joint between the two toggle lever elements. 2024361799   11 Sep 2026

[0069] Exemplary embodiment 10. The handling apparatus according to any one of exemplary embodiments 1 to 9, characterized in that in a door passage position, the telescopic lifting mast is arranged in a shortened position and the telescopic extension arm is arranged in a downwardly pivoted position, wherein the uppermost point of the telescopic lifting mast is arranged at a height of less than 2 meters above the ground surface.

[0070] Exemplary embodiment 11. The handling apparatus according to any one of exemplary embodiments 1 to 10, characterized in that the base has a first and a second longitudinal side and a first and a second narrow side, wherein a taper is formed on the first and / or on the second longitudinal side to clear a passage of the handling apparatus through a door opening.

[0071] Exemplary embodiment 12. The handling apparatus according to any one of exemplary embodiments 1 to 11, characterized in that the holding device of the handling head is configured to grip the peripheral support frame of the panel formwork element.

[0072] Exemplary embodiment 13. The handling apparatus according to exemplary embodiment 12, characterized in that the locking part is configured for engaging behind an inwardly directed projection on an end region of the longitudinal or transverse frame part of the peripheral support frame facing away from the formwork panel of the panel-formwork element, wherein a locking drive, preferably a locking linear drive, for example a hydraulic cylinder-piston drive, is preferably provided for moving the locking part between an unlocked state and a locked state. 2024361799   11 Sep 2026

[0073] Exemplary embodiment 14. A method of handling a panel formwork element, comprising the steps: providing a handling apparatus according to any one of exemplary embodiments 1 to 13, providing the panel-formwork element in a waiting position released from the handling apparatus, connecting the handling head of the handling apparatus to the panel-formwork element in the waiting position, and lifting the panel-formwork element from the waiting position with the help of the handling apparatus.

[0074] Exemplary embodiment 15. The method according to exemplary embodiment 14, characterized in that at least one of the following steps is carried out: i. moving the handling head with the movement device into a receiving position for receiving the panel-formwork element from the ground surface, wherein the telescopic lifting mast is arranged in a shortened position and the telescopic extension arm is arranged in a lengthened position, and / or ii. moving the handling head with the movement device into a high-lift forming position, preferably at a height of more than 4 meters, in particular more than 4.5 meters, above the ground surface, wherein the telescopic lifting mast and the telescopic extension arm are each arranged in a lengthened position, preferably in a substantially vertical orientation, and / or iii. moving the handling head with the movement device into a low-lift forming position, preferably at less than 3 meters, in particular less than 2.7 meters, height above the ground surface, wherein the handling head is pivoted relative to the telescopic lifting mast by an angle of more than 180°, in particular more than 200°, for example more than 220°. 2024361799   11 Sep 2026

[0075] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment illustrated in the drawings.

[0076] FIG. 1 shows a handling apparatus according to the invention in a first receiving position when receiving a panel formwork element lying on the ground.

[0077] FIG. 2 shows the handling apparatus of FIG. 1 in a second receiving position when receiving a panel-formwork element standing on the ground.

[0078] FIG. 3 shows the handling apparatus of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 in a high-lift forming position.

[0079] FIG. 4 shows the handling apparatus of FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 in a low-lift forming position.

[0080] FIG. 5 shows the handling apparatus of FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 during the transfer into the low-lift forming position.

[0081] FIG. 6 shows the handling apparatus of FIG. 1 to FIG. 5 in a transport or door passage position when passing through a door opening.

[0082] FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 show which the panel-formwork element head. details of a holding device with can be locked to the handling

[0083] FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 show detailed views of a pivoting device with which a telescopic extension arm can be pivoted relative to a telescopic lifting mast. 2024361799   11 Sep 2026

[0084] FIG. 11 shows a detailed view of a handling apparatus with length-adjustable ground support elements for leveling the handling apparatus on an inclined ground surface.

[0085] FIG. 1 shows a handling apparatus 1 for handling or relocating a panel-formwork element 2, with which a ceiling or wall element (not shown) can be concreted. The handling apparatus 1 has a handling head 3 with a holding device 4 (cf. in detail FIG. 7 and FIG. 8), to which the panel-formwork element 2 can be fastened reversibly and releasably, i.e. without damage and repeatedly. In addition, the handling apparatus 1 has a movement device 5 for moving the handling head 3 optionally with and without the panel-formwork element 2. The movement device 5 is arranged on a vehicle 6, which can travel in all directions on a ground surface 7. In the embodiment shown, the vehicle 6 has a base 8, here a vehicle base, with drivable and / or steerable wheels 9, for example with three driven and steered wheels 9.

[0086] As can be seen in particular from FIG. 3, the movement device 5 has a telescopic lifting mast 10, which is mounted on the upper side of the vehicle base 8. The telescopic lifting mast 10 has a first telescopic lifting mast element 11, a second telescopic lifting mast element 12, and, in the exemplary embodiment shown, a further telescopic lifting mast element 13 between the first 11 and the second telescopic lifting mast element 12. The further telescopic lifting mast element 13 is displaceably guided inside the first telescopic lifting mast element 11. The second telescopic lifting mast element 12 is displaceably guided inside the further telescopic lifting mast element 13.

[0087] As can be seen from FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, a telescopic extension arm 14, which has a first telescopic extension arm element 15 and a second telescopic extension arm element 16, 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 which is displaceably guided inside the first telescopic extension arm element 15, is mounted on the upper end of the telescopic lifting mast 10. The movement device 5 also has a pivoting device 17 (described in more detail below), which is designed to pivot the telescopic extension arm 14 as a whole with respect to the telescopic lifting mast 10. In the embodiment shown, a vertical mast is provided as the telescopic lifting mast 10, which is arranged in a vertical position substantially in the vertical direction and also telescopic in the vertical direction, i.e. changeable in length by displacing the telescopic lifting mast elements 11, 12 and 13 relative to one another. For this purpose, a telescoping drive is provided in each case for telescoping the further telescopic lifting mast element with respect to the first telescopic lifting mast element and for telescoping the second telescopic lifting mast element with respect to the further telescopic lifting mast element. Furthermore, an extension drive is provided for telescoping the second telescopic extension arm element relative to the first telescopic extension arm element.

[0088] As can be seen from FIG. 1, the handling head 3 with the movement device 5 is movable into a first receiving position for receiving the panel-formwork element 2 in a horizontal position from the ground surface 7. In the receiving position of the handling head 3, the telescopic lifting mast 10 is arranged in a shortened position and the telescopic extension arm 14 is arranged in a lengthened position.

[0089] As can be seen from FIG. 2, the handling head 3 with the movement device 5 is movable into a second receiving position for receiving the panel-formwork element 2 in a vertical position from the ground surface 7. For this purpose, the handling head 3 is pivotable about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the panel-formwork element 2 with respect to the telescopic extension arm 14. 2024361799   11 Sep 2026

[0090] As can be seen from FIG. 3, the handling head 3 with the movement device 5 is movable into a high-lift forming position, preferably at a height of more than 4 meters, in particular more than 4.5 meters, above the ground surface 7. In the high-lift forming position, the telescopic lifting mast 10 and the telescopic extension arm 14 are each arranged in a lengthened and vertically aligned position.

[0091] As can be seen from FIG. 4, the handling head 3 with the movement device 5 is movable into a low-lift forming position, preferably at a height of less than 3 meters, in particular less than 2.7 meters, above the ground surface 7. From the receiving position to the low-lift forming position, the telescopic extension arm 14 pivots by an angle of more than 180°, in particular more than 200°, in the example shown by more than 215°, with respect to the lifting mast 10. In the low-lift forming position, the telescopic lifting mast 10 is arranged in the shortened position. The handling head 3 is respectively arranged on different sides with respect to the telescopic lifting mast 10 in the receiving position and in the low-lift forming position.

[0092] The pivoting device 17 can be seen in detail from FIG. 3 and in particular FIG. 5. Accordingly, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the pivoting device 17 has a first linear drive 18 and a second linear drive 19, which are designed as first and second cylinder-piston drives, respectively. The pivoting device 17 also has a pivot lever 20, in the exemplary embodiment shown a double pivot lever with identical, parallel pivot lever parts 20A, 20B. The first linear drive 18 and the second linear drive 19 each engage a common pivot axis 21 of the pivot lever 20. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the second linear drive 19 has a smaller stroke than the first linear drive 18. Mounted on the upper end of the second telescopic lifting mast element 12 is a bearing part 22, here a bearing angle part, 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 which projects downward from the upper end of the second telescopic lifting mast element 12. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the lower end of the first linear drive 18 is pivotally mounted on the lower end of the bearing part 22. The upper end of the first linear drive 18 is pivotally connected to the pivot axis 21 at one end of the pivot lever 20, which is pivotally mounted on the other end on the bearing part 22. The one end of the second linear drive 19 is pivotally connected to the pivot axis 21 at one end of the pivot lever 20. The other end of the second linear drive 19 is pivotally connected to the first telescopic extension arm element. The pivoting device 17 is thus designed as a pivoting device with which the telescopic extension arm 14 can be pivoted by an angle of more than 180°. As a result, the transfer into the low-lift forming position (cf. FIG. 4) is made possible when the panel-formwork element 2 is aligned horizontally.

[0093] As can be seen from FIG. 6, in a door passage position, the telescopic lifting mast 10 is disposed in a shortened position and the telescopic extension arm 14 is disposed in a downwardly pivoted position. Furthermore, the handling head 3 is pivoted into an upright position. The uppermost point of the telescopic lifting mast is arranged at a height of less than 2 meters above the ground surface. The vehicle base 8 has a first longitudinal side 8A, a second longitudinal side 8B, a first narrow side 8C, and a second narrow side 8D. In the exemplary embodiment shown, a taper 23 is provided on each of the first 8A and the second longitudinal side 8B to clear a passage through a door opening 24. To ensure door accessibility, the base 8 is less than 0.9 meters, preferably less than 0.85 meters, wide at the widest point.

[0094] FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 show the locking of the panelformwork element 2 to the handling head 3 in detail. The panelformwork element 2 has a formwork panel 25, which is supported 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 by a peripheral support frame 26. The peripheral support frame has two longitudinal frame parts 27 (cf. FIG. 1), which form the longer sides, i.e. the longitudinal sides of the peripheral support frame 26, and two transverse frame parts 28, which run at right angles thereto and form the shorter sides, i.e. the transverse sides of the peripheral support frame 26. The longitudinal frame parts 27 are connected to one another via transverse beams 29 between the transverse frame parts 28. The transverse beams 29 extend parallel to the transverse frame parts 28. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the holding device 4 has a locking part 30, which is configured to engage behind a projection 31, which is directed inward (i.e. in the direction of the center of the panel-formwork element), on an end region of the transverse frame part 28 of the peripheral support frame 26, said end region facing away from the formwork panel 25 of the panel-formwork element 2. The locking part 30 is movable between an unlocked state releasing the projection 31 and the locked state by means of a locking drive 32, in this case a preferably electric and / or hydraulic and / or pneumatic cylinder piston drive. On the side facing away from the locking part 30, a retaining or stop lug 33 of the holding device 4 is provided. Thus, in the locked state, the inwardly directed projection 31 is fixed between the locking part 30 and the retaining lug 33. FIG. 8 shows a second drive 32 for the second locking part 30, which is shown in the unlocked state.

[0095] FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 show an alternative embodiment of the pivoting device 17. In this embodiment, the pivoting device 17 has the first linear drive 18, whereas the second linear drive is omitted. In order to nevertheless enable pivoting of the telescopic extension arm by more than 180°, the pivoting device 17 has a toggle lever 34 with two toggle lever elements 35, which are connected to one another via a toggle lever joint 36. The one end of the first linear drive 18 engages the toggle 2024361799   11 Sep 2026 lever joint 36. The other end of the first linear drive 18 is connected to the bearing part 22, which is mounted on the upper end of the telescopic lifting mast and protrudes downward therefrom. One toggle lever element 35 is pivotally connected to the bearing part 22, the other toggle lever element 35 is pivotally connected to the telescopic extension arm 14. By actuating the first linear drive 18, a torque is applied to the telescopic extension arm 14 via the toggle lever 34 such that the telescopic extension arm 14 is transferred from the downwardly angled position on one side of the telescopic lifting mast (cf. FIG. 9) to the other side of the telescopic lifting mast 10 (cf. FIG. 10) beyond the vertical or intermediate position aligned along the telescopic lifting mast 10.

[0096] FIG. 11 shows an embodiment in which a plurality of, for example, four, ground support elements 37 are mounted on the underside of the vehicle base for support on the ground. The ground support elements 37 are adjustable in length. For this purpose, the ground support elements 37 are embodied as cylinder-piston elements, which may be lengthened or shortened by electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic actuation. By extending the ground support elements 37 differently, the handling apparatus 1 can be leveled on an uneven, for example inclined, ground surface. If the base 8 has a plurality of wheels 9, as in the exemplary embodiment shown, the ground support elements 37 may be used to lift individual or all of the wheels off the ground surface.

Claims

1. A handling apparatus for handling a panel-formwork element having a formwork panel and a peripheral support frame, the handling apparatus comprising:- a base,-   a handling head having a holding device for holding thepanel-formwork element,-   a movement device for moving the handling head,wherein the movement device comprises- a telescopic lifting mast mounted on the base, comprising a first telescopic lifting mast element and a second telescopic lifting mast element,- a telescopic extension arm having a first telescopic extension arm element and a second telescopic extension arm element, the telescopic extension arm being pivotably connected to the telescopic lifting mast, and- a pivoting device, the pivoting device being configured such that the telescopic extension arm is pivotable relative to the telescopic lifting mast;wherein the telescopic extension arm is pivotable through anangle of more than 180° with respect to the telescopic liftingmast.

2. The handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a vertical mast is provided as the telescopic lifting mast, thevertical mast being telescopic substantially in the verticaldirection.

3. The handling apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the handling head with the movement device is movable into areceiving position for receiving the panel-formwork element fromthe ground surface, wherein, in the receiving position of thehandling head, the telescopic lifting mast is arranged in a2024361799   11 Sep 2026shortened position and the telescopic extension arm is arranged in a lengthened position.

4. The handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,wherein the handling head with the movement device is movable into a high-lift forming position at a height of more than 4meters above the ground surface, wherein, in the high-lift forming position, the telescopic lifting mast and the telescopic extension arm are each arranged in a lengthened position.

5. The handling apparatus according to claim 4 wherein , in the high-lift forming position, the telescopic lifting mast is in asubstantially vertical orientation.

6. The handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the telescopic extension arm is pivotable through anangle of more than 200° with respect to the telescopic liftingmast.

7. The handling apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the handling head with the movement device is movable into a low-lift forming position at a height of less than 3meters above the ground surface, wherein the telescopicextension arm is pivoted in the low-lift forming positionrelative to the receiving position by an angle of more than180°.

8. The handling apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the handling head is arranged on different sides with respect to thetelescopic lifting mast in the receiving position and in thelow-lift forming position.

9. The handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the pivoting device comprises at least one first linear drive.2024361799   11 Sep 202610. The handling apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the atleast one linear drive is a first cylinder-piston drive.

11. The handling apparatus according to claim 9, wherein thepivoting device comprises a toggle lever with two toggle leverelements and a toggle lever joint between the two toggle leverelements.

12. The handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to11, wherein in a door passage position, the telescopic liftingmast is arranged in a shortened position and the telescopicextension arm is arranged in a downwardly pivoted position,wherein the uppermost point of the telescopic lifting mast isarranged at a height of less than 2 meters above the groundsurface.

13. The handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to12, wherein the base has a first and a second longitudinal sideand a first and a second narrow side, wherein a taper is formedon the first and / or on the second longitudinal side to clear apassage of the handling apparatus through a door opening.

14. The handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to13, wherein the holding device of the handling head isconfigured to grip the peripheral support frame of the panelformwork element.

15. The handling apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the holding device has a locking part for locking to a longitudinalor transverse frame part of the peripheral support frame of the panel-formwork element, wherein the locking part is configuredfor engaging behind an inwardly directed projection on an endregion of the longitudinal or transverse frame part of theperipheral support frame facing away from the formwork panel of the panel-formwork element.2024361799   11 Sep 202616. The handling apparatus according to claim 15, wherein alocking drive is provided for moving the locking part between anunlocked state and a locked state.

17. The handling apparatus according to claim 16, wherein thelocking drive is a locking linear drive.

18. The handling apparatus according to claim 17, wherein thelocking linear drive is a hydraulic cylinder piston drive.

19. A method of handling a panel-formwork element, comprising thesteps:providing a handling apparatus according to any one of claims1 to 18,providing the panel-formwork element in a waiting position released from the handling apparatus,connecting the handling head of the handling apparatus to the panel-formwork element in the waiting position, andlifting the panel-formwork element from the waiting position with the help of the handling apparatus.

20. The method according to claim 19, wherein at least one of the following steps is carried out:i. moving the handling head with the movement device into a receiving position for receiving the panel-formwork element fromthe ground surface, wherein the telescopic lifting mast is arranged in a shortened position and the telescopic extensionarm is arranged in a lengthened position, and / orii. moving the handling head with the movement device into a high-lift forming position at a height of more than 4 metersabove the ground surface, wherein the telescopic lifting mast and the telescopic extension arm are each arranged in alengthened position, and / oriii.    moving the handling head with the movement deviceinto a low-lift forming position at less than 3 meters height2024361799   11 Sep 2026above the ground surface, wherein the handling head is pivotedrelative to the telescopic lifting mast by an angle of more than 180°.

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