Device for mounting on plate-shaped object

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for mounting on a plate-shaped object (2), said device (1) having a base body (3) which has a recess (4) that is open at least towards one side for receiving a partial region of the plate-shaped object (2), said base body (3) having a first partial body (5) and a second partial body (6), the first part body (5) and the second part body (6) are movably arranged on each other relative to each other, and the recess (4) is formed between the part bodies (5, 6).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for mounting on a plate-like object, wherein the device has a base having a recess that is open to at least one side for receiving a portion of the plate-like object. Background Technology

[0002] In today's world, climate change and resource scarcity are increasingly pressing issues facing humanity. Our consumption habits leave an ecological footprint, and adapting to the inevitable consequences of climate change, in addition to climate protection, is becoming increasingly important. To minimize the ecological footprint, packaging selection should prioritize materials that consume as little material as possible while still providing adequate protection. Thoughtful placement, storage, and transport of board-like objects can save space and materials. One of the most important loading carriers in logistics is the traditional wooden pallet. For transport to customers, board-like objects are typically individually packaged in cartons and stacked on wooden pallets. Tension straps are attached to the pallets to ensure safe transport and prevent slippage of the pallets containing board-like objects. Additional packaging materials must be used for return transport. A major drawback of this packaging is that cartons are particularly sensitive to moisture, thus minimizing protection. Due to the problems described, it is necessary to develop new methods for the proper stacking, holding, placement, and transport of board-like objects.

[0003] However, in principle, the task setting of the device for installation on plate-like objects and for stacking, placement and transportation therefrom is not limited to the logistics of goods, but also used in other fields, such as private use, where it may also be necessary to stack, place and transport plate-like objects.

[0004] This type of EP 2 230 157B1 discloses a stacking aid consisting of a base with an opening in which a buffer structure is present, wherein a rectangular product can be held in the opening and thus via the buffer structure. Here, the rectangular product is held by a geometry that tapers in the depth direction of the opening. However, it is possible that the buffer structure of the stacking aid may detach from the base, and thus the rectangular product may fall from the stacking aid to the ground. Another problem with this invention is that the buffer structure must have an opening width precisely corresponding to the narrowest side length of the rectangular product in order to hold the rectangular product. Therefore, a suitable buffer structure needs to be manufactured in advance.

[0005] A support system for horizontally or vertically stacked panels (preferably photovoltaic panels) is disclosed in DE 10 2008 012 774A1. This support system can be mounted at the edges of the panels and consists of molded parts that can be mechanically interlocked and locked at module frames to form vertical columns or horizontal tracks. The support system is fastened to the panels at the edges via engaging elements. The support system can be positioned between each other via pins. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The object of the present invention is to improve the device of the type described at the beginning so that it can be reliably used for plate-shaped objects of different thicknesses, for example for stacking with each other.

[0007] Therefore, based on the type of device described at the beginning, the present invention proposes a substrate having a first partial body and a second partial body, wherein the first partial body and the second partial body are movably disposed relative to each other, wherein a recess is constructed between the partial bodies.

[0008] Due to the mobility of the two main parts relative to each other, the size of the recess, or in other words, the width of the opening, can be adapted to the individual thickness of the corresponding plate-like object that should be accommodated within the recess. In this invention, this can be achieved quickly and easily. Users can use this for stacking, but it can also be used in other ways, such as for safely placing and / or holding and / or transporting and / or carrying plate-like objects, and / or also for protecting the corner and / or edge areas of plate-like objects from damage.

[0009] For the sake of completeness, it should be noted that, in describing the invention, the numerals used (such as one, two, three, etc.) generally describe only the minimum number of features present in the device according to the invention. Of course, a larger number of individual features or components of the device may also be present. In this sense, for example, the numeral "one" should be understood as at least one, etc.

[0010] In this invention, the first and second partial bodies are movably disposed relative to each other as described above, wherein a recess is constructed between the partial bodies. In this regard, it is necessary to mention that the invention can encompass different possibilities for achieving this movability. For example, it can be achieved by the two partial bodies being movably disposed relative to each other. However, alternatively or additionally to this movability, the partial bodies can also be rotatably disposed relative to each other. In any case, it is preferably configured such that the two partial bodies can move relative to each other in opposite directions, and also relative to each other in opposite directions. Depending on the type of item, the two partial bodies can also move in multiple directions.

[0011] Similarly, in the event of damage, one of these two main body parts can be replaced at any time. Suitablely, the materials used to make the two main body parts are chosen such that the surface of the recess does not scratch the plate-like object and / or does not damage or even destroy the plate-like object in any other way.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured such that, in order to clamp the plate-shaped object in the recess, the two main body parts are elastically pre-tightened by the elastic element in opposite directions. The plate-shaped object can be clamped between the main body parts by means of the elastic element. Thus, the device is held at the plate-shaped object in a clamped manner. On the one hand, this achieves a safe and reliable fastening of the device at the plate-shaped object. On the other hand, the elastic element also allows for simple and quick installation and removal of the device from the plate-shaped object. Therefore, the opening width of the recess can be adjusted against the elasticity. Alternatively, or additionally to the elastic element, the two main body parts can also be connected to each other by means of a screw connection of the device, wherein the screw connection clamps the main body parts at the plate-shaped object received in the recess. Alternatively, in principle, it is also possible that the two main body parts are installed at the plate-shaped object received in the recess by screwing, bonding, or the like.

[0013] In this invention, the elastic element can be compressed by moving portions of the main body away from each other. The elastic element can be a helical spring. In a preferred embodiment, the device has a compression spring. It is conceivable that the compression spring is, for example, a conical or cylindrical compression spring. The term "compressible" can also be described such that the compression spring is compressed under the action of an external force. Once the force is removed, the spring extends again. However, alternative to a compression spring, it is also conceivable in corresponding constructions to use a tension spring in other embodiments.

[0014] The elastic element can be a fixed component of the device. The elastic element can also preferably be releasable without damage and therefore replaceable, for example, in case of damage and / or replaceable by other types of elastic elements.

[0015] A portion of the device, particularly the base, can be constructed such that a recess formed between two main body parts is shaped to accommodate corner regions of a plate-like object. By accommodating the plate-like object via its corner regions, it is also possible to protect it from damage. The invention also includes the possibility that the base is constructed such that it can accommodate the plate-like object within the recess using either its longitudinal or transverse edges. The longitudinal edges of the plate-like object can also be referred to as its longitudinal side, and its transverse edges as its transverse side. However, generally, the recess can be shaped differently to accommodate different shaped areas of the plate-like object, i.e., for example, it can also accommodate rounded corners or edges.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the first main body may have a post with a first abutment shoulder for an elastic element, and the second main body may have a sleeve with a second abutment shoulder for an elastic element. The device may be configured such that the post is located within the interior space of the sleeve.

[0017] In a preferred variant, the column is configured such that it has a longitudinally extending column element and a cover releasably disposed at the column element, with a first abutment shoulder constructed at the cover. The cover can be loosened at any time, preferably without damage and therefore reusable if necessary. Thus, it is conceivable that the cover can be replaced in case of damage. However, in addition to releasably securing the cover, it is also possible that the cover is fixedly secured to the second body portion. In other words, it is non-releasable. Preferably, the cover has a circular shape. However, as an alternative to a circular cover, for example, it is possible that the cover has a polygonal and / or elliptical shape.

[0018] In a preferred variant, the elastic element is arranged in the gap between the post and the sleeve. The post, sleeve, and elastic element can be arranged coaxially. The sleeve and post can be positioned such that the post is arranged within the interior space of the sleeve.

[0019] Preferably, the first part of the body has a first guiding element, and the second part of the body has a second guiding element. The guiding elements can be used to guide the parts of the body during relative movements in opposite directions. Therefore, the guiding elements can realize the guided movements in opposite directions. The first and second guiding elements can be shaped such that their corners can be flattened or rounded. The guiding elements can be located on one side of the respective part of the body, and / or between two pillar elements and / or sleeve elements. Another possibility is that the respective guiding element can be located on the side of the respective part of the body that does not have pillar elements and / or sleeve elements.

[0020] In this invention, it is further conceivable that the first part of the main body has a first shape-fitting element on the side opposite to the recess, and the second part of the main body has a second shape-fitting element on the side opposite to the recess. In the device, it is conceivable that the elastic element is pre-tightened in the direction of action, and that the first and second shape-fitting elements are configured for shape-fitting in a direction transverse to or orthogonal to the direction of action.

[0021] The term "lateral" is understood as an angle of 1° to 89°, especially 70° to 89°. The term "orthogonal" describes an angle of 90°.

[0022] It is possible that the first and / or second body portions have, for example, strap receptacles on their outer sides for mounting tension straps. Therefore, it is conceivable that only the first body portion, only the second body portion, or both body portions have such strap receptacles for mounting tension straps. Regarding the mounting of the tension strap, two variations exist. The tension strap can be fixedly connected to the first and / or second body portions via the strap receptacles. However, another possibility is that the tension strap can be preferably released at any time without damage. The tension strap can be mounted at both body portions as additional protection against slippage during the transport of the plate-like object. However, there is also the possibility of using the strap for carrying and / or lifting the plate-like object.

[0023] It is also possible to place and / or hold and / or stack plate-like objects on an inclined plane by means of tension straps.

[0024] In addition to this device, the invention also relates to a stack having at least two mutually stacked plate-like objects, wherein the plate-like objects are preferably received in recesses of the device according to the invention by means of their longitudinal edges and / or corner regions, wherein the plate-like objects are stacked on top of each other by means of the device, and the corresponding adjacent plate-like objects in the stack are preferably spaced apart from each other in various places. That is, in other words, this means that the plate-like objects are in contact only via the device.

[0025] In addition to the device itself and the stack, the present invention also relates to the use of the device according to the invention, wherein a plate-shaped object is preferably received in a recess of the device by means of its longitudinal edges and / or corner regions, and the plate-shaped objects are stacked together by means of the device, wherein correspondingly adjacent devices are stacked in the stack, and correspondingly adjacent plate-shaped objects in the stack are preferably spaced apart from each other in various places. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Further features and details of the preferred design of the invention are explained by way of example in the following description of the accompanying drawings. Wherein:

[0027] Figure 1 A diagram showing a stack of plate-like objects stacked together by means of a device;

[0028] Figure 2 An illustration shows the possible fastening of the device to a plate-like object;

[0029] Figure 3 An illustration shows a device for stacking two plate-like objects together.

[0030] Figure 4 The diagram shows the state in its maximum open position. Figures 1 to 3 Illustrations of the apparatus used according to the invention;

[0031] Figure 5 The image shows the image in its fully open state. Figure 4 An illustration of the outer side of the device;

[0032] Figure 6 The maximum closed state is shown. Figure 4 A diagram of the device in the diagram;

[0033] Figure 7 It shows Figure 4 Exploded view of the device in the diagram;

[0034] Figure 8 It shows Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the device in the diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Figure 1 An example is shown of four plate-shaped objects 2 stacked on top of each other 21. Figure 1 The stack 21 shown in mid-perspective includes a plurality of devices 1 according to the invention and a plurality of plate-shaped objects 2. The plate-shaped objects 2 are stacked on top of each other in an overlapping or flush manner with the intermediate connecting devices 1. Here, the plate-shaped objects 2 are exemplarily placed on a tray 32. Correspondingly adjacent plate-shaped objects 2 are preferably spaced apart from each other in various places and contact each other only indirectly via devices 1. In this example, the devices 1 are configured to accommodate the corner regions 8 of the plate-shaped objects 2 respectively, and are also arranged accordingly in the corner regions 8 of the plate-shaped objects 2. It is also conceivable that the corresponding devices 1 are not arranged at the corner regions 8 of the plate-shaped objects 2, but alternatively also at the longitudinal edges 22 and / or transverse edges 27 of the plate-shaped objects.

[0036] Figure 2 The diagram illustrates how the device 1 is secured to the corner region 8 of the plate-like object 2. It is also evident that the device 1 includes a base 3 having a first body portion 5 and a second body portion 6. Figure 2 The first part of the main body 5 has a first guiding element 15, and the second part of the main body 6 has a second guiding element 16.

[0037] Figure 3 Two devices 1 and therefore two substrates 3 are shown. Similarly, an exemplary example is shown of two corresponding plate-like objects 2 stacked together. Of course, this is only the minimum number of plate-like objects 2 that can be stacked together. Figure 3 As can be seen, the plate-shaped objects 2 are spaced apart from each other in various places and only indirectly contact each other via the device 1. The device 1 is mounted at the corner region 8 of the plate-shaped objects 2. The device 1 is placed on the tray 32. However, it is also conceivable that the device 1 and therefore the plate-shaped objects 2 are arranged on other bases 33, such as on the ground. Figure 3 As can also be seen, each substrate 3 has a first part body 5 and a second part body 6.

[0038] Figure 4 The device 1, which detaches from the plate-shaped object 2, is shown in detail with the base 3 or the first part 5 and the second part 6.

[0039] exist Figure 4 The diagram shows two pillars 9 arranged at the first main body 5, and two sleeves 11 arranged accordingly at the second main body 6. As also achieved here, the pillars 9 can be accommodated by the corresponding sleeves 11 or extend into the sleeves respectively.

[0040] Also in Figure 4 As can be seen, the second part body 6 has a second shape-fitting element 18, and the first part body 5 has a first shape-fitting element 17. As also implemented here, it is preferably arranged such that when the two plate-like objects 2 are stacked together by means of the device 1, the lower side 24 of the first part body 5 is positioned on the upper side 23 of the second part body 6. When the first part body 5 of the first device 1 is stacked onto the second part body 6 of the second device 1, the first shape-fitting element 17 at the first part body 5 and the second shape-fitting element 18 at the second part body 6 form a shape fit, thereby preventing the two stacked devices 1 and therefore the stacked plate-like objects 2 from sliding relative to each other. Figure 3 .

[0041] exist Figure 4 The image shows a recess 4 in the device 1, by means of which a plate-shaped object 2 can be accommodated. Figure 4 In this context, the recess 4 has an angular shape, particularly a right angle. However, it is also conceivable that the recess 4 could extend longitudinally and could accommodate the plate-like object 2 via the longitudinal edge 22 or the transverse edge 27 of the plate-like object. It is also conceivable that one of the two partial bodies 5, 6 and / or one of the two partial bodies 5, 6 could also have a triangular and / or circular shape, for example, if the plate-like object 2 is shaped accordingly at the location where the corresponding device 1 should be arranged.

[0042] In this regard, it should be mentioned that the term "longitudinal edge 22" generally describes the longer of the two edges of the plate-like object 2, and the term "transverse edge 27" generally describes the shorter of the two sides. However, it is also possible that the longitudinal edge 22 and the transverse edge 27 have the same length.

[0043] exist Figure 4 The image depicts a first guiding element 15 for the first part 5 and a second guiding element 16 for the second part 6. The guiding elements guide the two parts 5 and 6 toward or away from each other along an axis that is particularly preferably parallel to the direction of action 31 of the elastic element 7 (which will be explained in detail later).

[0044] exist Figure 4 As can be seen, the first guide element 15 has a conical shape with a flattened tip. However, alternatives to a conical shape with a flattened tip, such as a conical, rounded tip, are also conceivable. Alternatively, the first guide element 15 can be configured to extend longitudinally and be a cuboid, cylinder, or prism. The second guide element 16 has the same degree of freedom in its shape design.

[0045] The two main bodies 5 and 6 each have receiving recesses 29 and 34, in which guiding elements 15 and 16 of the other main bodies 5 and 6 are respectively received and guided.

[0046] Figure 5 The outer side 25 of the device 1 or the first part body 5 and the second part body 6 is shown. The outer side 25 is the side opposite to the inner side 26, and therefore does not contact the longitudinal edge 22 or the transverse edge 27 of the plate-shaped object 2.

[0047] Figure 5 Further illustration shows that a strap receiving portion 19 can be arranged at the outer side 25 of the device 1, and here at the second main body 6. For example, in Figure 5 As shown, in this example, the strap receiving portion 19 has a slot-like shape, which allows the tension strap 20 to be mounted on the device 1 and secured to prevent slippage. (As shown in...) Figure 5 As shown, the tension strap 20 is preferably designed in a strip shape. Preferably, the material of the tension strap 20 is chosen such that it is elastic and / or not easily damaged and / or easy to clean. A tension strap 20 made of metal is also possible. Preferably, the tension strap 20 is adjustable in length. That is, in other words, it is possible for the user to adjust the length of the tension strap 20 individually according to the thickness 30 of the plate-like object 2. Figure 3 The example illustrates how a tensioned strap 20, which is installed in and guided in the strap receiver 19, can be additionally secured by a fixing device 1 and a plate-like object 2 held therein to prevent slippage.

[0048] Figure 6 The device 1 is shown in a position in which the recess 4 for receiving the plate-shaped object 2 has a minimum opening width.

[0049] exist Figure 6 As can be seen from the image, a cover 13 is arranged at each of the pillars 9.

[0050] Figure 6A receiving opening 28, preferably a hole, for screw connection is shown at the first part body 5. It is conceivable that the first part body 5 can be fastened to the plate-like object 2, or to the tray 32, or to the base 33 by means of a screw via the receiving opening 28.

[0051] Figure 7 The device 1 and therefore the elastic element 7 are shown in an exploded view. Here, in this example, the elastic element 7 is constructed as a helical spring. In the most preferred case, the helical spring is a compression spring, but in corresponding modifications it can also be a tension spring.

[0052] In this embodiment, the two elastic elements 7 act in the direction of action 31, in which the elastic elements pre-tighten the two main body parts 5 and 6 in opposite directions. This means that the elastic elements 7 act in such a way that they reduce the opening width of the recess 4, thereby clamping the plate-like object 2 in the recess 4 between the two main body parts 5 and 6.

[0053] Figure 8 The preferred arrangement of the elastic element 7 is shown. In this embodiment, the elastic elements 7 are respectively arranged in the gap 14 between the sleeve 11 and the post 9. At the upper end of the post 9, i.e., at the end opposite to the first part of the main body 5, a removable cover 13 is fastened, which is respectively configured for the first abutment shoulder 10 of the elastic element 7. The corresponding elastic element 7 is pressed against the corresponding abutment shoulder 12 in the direction of action 31 on the opposite side, which is respectively configured at the end of the corresponding sleeve 11. The releasable fastening of the corresponding cover 13 at the corresponding post 9 enables simple assembly of the corresponding elastic element 7.

[0054] Figure 8 It is also shown that a receiving opening 28, preferably a hole, for screw connection can also exist in the second part body 6. The second part body 6 can be screwed to the plate-shaped object 2, the tray 32, or the base 33 via this receiving opening 28.

[0055] List of reference numerals

[0056] 1 device

[0057] 2 plate-like objects

[0058] 3 matrix

[0059] 4 recesses

[0060] 5. First Part Main Body

[0061] 6. Part Two Main Body

[0062] 7 elastic elements

[0063] 8-corner area

[0064] 9 pillars

[0065] 10 First touch to the shoulder

[0066] 11 sleeve

[0067] 12 Second sticker on the shoulder

[0068] 13 covers

[0069] 14 gaps

[0070] 15 First guiding element

[0071] 16 Second guiding element

[0072] 17 First shape-fitting element

[0073] 18 Second Shape Fitting Components

[0074] 19 Strap Receiving Section

[0075] 20 tight straps

[0076] 21 piles

[0077] 22 longitudinal edges

[0078] 23 upper side

[0079] 24 lower side

[0080] 25 outer side

[0081] 26 inner side

[0082] 27 transverse edges

[0083] 28 Accommodation openings

[0084] 29 Accommodating Recess

[0085] 30mm thickness

[0086] 31 Direction of Action

[0087] 32 pallets

[0088] 33 bases

[0089] 34 Recessed area

Claims

1. A device (1) for mounting on a plate-shaped object (2), wherein, The device (1) has a base (3) having a recess (4) that opens to at least one side for receiving a portion of the plate-shaped object (2). Its features are, The substrate (3) has a first part body (5) and a second part body (6), wherein the first part body (5) and the second part body (6) are movably disposed relative to each other, wherein the recess (4) is formed between the part bodies (5, 6).

2. The apparatus (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The device (1) has an elastic element (7), wherein, in order to clamp the plate-shaped object (2) in the recess (4), the two main body parts (5, 6) are elastically pre-tightened by the elastic element (7) in opposite directions.

3. The apparatus (1) according to claim 2, wherein, The elastic element (7) is a helical spring, and / or wherein, The elastic element (7) can be compressed by moving the partial bodies (5, 6) away from each other.

4. The apparatus (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein, The recess (4) is formed to accommodate the corner region (8) of the plate-shaped object (2).

5. The apparatus (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein, The first part body (5) has a post (9) with a first abutting shoulder (10) for the elastic element (7), and the second part body (6) has a sleeve (11) with a second abutting shoulder (12) for the elastic element (7).

6. The apparatus (1) according to claim 5, wherein, The column (9) has a longitudinally extending column element and a cover (13) releasably mounted on the column element, and the first abutment shoulder (10) is constructed on the cover (13).

7. The apparatus (1) according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, The elastic element (7) is arranged in the gap (14) between the column (9) and the sleeve (11).

8. The apparatus (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein, The first part body (5) has a first guide element (15), and the second part body (6) has a second guide element (16) for guiding the part bodies (5,6) during relative movements in opposite directions.

9. The apparatus (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein, The first part body (5) has a first shape-fitting element (17) on the side opposite to the recess (4), and the second part body (6) has a second shape-fitting element (18) on the side opposite to the recess (4).

10. The apparatus (1) according to claim 9, wherein, The elastic element (7) is pre-tightened in the direction of action (31), and the first shape-fitting element (17) and the second shape-fitting element (18) are configured for shape-fitting in a direction transverse to or orthogonal to the direction of action (31).

11. The apparatus (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, wherein, The first part (5) and / or the second part (6) have a strap receiving portion (19) for mounting the tension strap (20).

12. A stack (21) having at least two mutually stacked plate-like objects (2), wherein, The plate-shaped objects (2) are preferably accommodated in the recesses (4) of the device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11 by means of their longitudinal edges (22) and / or corner regions (8), wherein the plate-shaped objects (2) are stacked on top of each other by means of the device (1), and the corresponding adjacent plate-shaped objects (2) in the stack (21) are preferably spaced apart from each other in each place.

13. Use of the apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The plate-shaped objects (2) are preferably housed in the recesses (4) of the device (1) by means of their longitudinal edges (22) and / or corner regions (8), and the plate-shaped objects (2) are stacked together by means of the device (1), wherein the devices (1) that are respectively adjacent in the stack (21) are stacked together, and the plate-shaped objects (2) that are respectively adjacent in the stack (21) are preferably spaced apart from each other in various places.

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