Transport device for the upright transport of scaffold frames, scaffold elements or the like

Abstract

Transport device (10) for the upright transport of scaffold frames (12), scaffold elements (14) or the like, comprising at least: - a support surface (16) with two long sides (20) and two short sides (22) on which support surface (16) the scaffold frames (12), scaffold elements (14) or the like can be arranged standing upright, - four vertically arranged support elements (32), wherein one support element (32) is arranged in each of the corners of the support surface (16), - at least two crossbeams (34, 40) for holding and / or fixing the scaffold frames (12), scaffold elements (14) or the like arranged on the support surface (16), which are arranged between two vertically standing support elements (32) in such a way that the at least two crossbeams (34, 40) extend parallel to the longitudinal sides (20) of the support surface (16), - wherein it is provided that at least one of the at least two crossbeams (34, 40) can be fixed and / or removed at a variable or arbitrary height on the two vertically arranged support elements (32) by means of at least one fastening device (42).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a transport device for the upright transport of scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements or the like with the features of independent claim 1.

[0002] Scaffolding is generally a reusable auxiliary structure made of mostly standardized scaffolding components. The most important scaffolding components include the scaffolding frames. These components can be transported and / or stored vertically or horizontally using appropriate transport equipment, although vertical transport and / or storage of scaffolding frames has proven advantageous in practice.

[0003] For upright transport and / or storage, the scaffolding frames must be positioned vertically on the respective transport device. Such a transport device for scaffolding frames is disclosed, for example, in DE 20 2017 000 424 U1. The transport device disclosed therein comprises a rectangular frame structure with a plurality of bolts on its long sides. The bolts act as holding elements onto which the scaffolding frames can be attached for upright transport and / or storage. Conversely, the scaffolding frames must also be lifted off the bolts for unloading.

[0004] However, such transport devices have proven disadvantageous in practice, as the height of the bolts must be overcome to attach the scaffolding frames to the bolts of the transport device or to remove them from the transport device. However, since the bolts are designed to be at least as high or long as necessary to prevent the scaffolding frames from tipping over and / or tilting, handling the scaffolding frames to be attached or removed is difficult and / or cumbersome.

[0005] If such transport equipment is transported to a construction site or warehouse using a transport vehicle, such as a truck or similar, the operator must climb onto the loading area of ​​the transport vehicle and from there remove the scaffolding frames attached to the bolts, then lift them from the loading area of ​​the transport vehicle. Conversely, the operator must first lift the scaffolding frames onto the loading area of ​​the transport vehicle and then attach the scaffolding frames to the bolts of the transport equipment on the loading area of ​​the transport vehicle.

[0006] The invention is therefore based on the object of providing a transport device for the upright transport of scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements, or the like, which has a simple design and is cost-effective. Furthermore, the transport device should be easy and effortless to load and / or unload scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements, or the like. Furthermore, the transport device should be flexible and suitable for different scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements, or the like.

[0007] These objects are achieved by a transport device for the upright transport of scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements, or the like having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention are specified in the respective dependent claims.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned objects, the invention proposes a transport device for the upright transport of scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements or the like.

[0009] The transport device comprises a support surface with two long sides and two narrow sides, on which the scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements, or the like can be arranged upright. The support surface can be a horizontal support surface, in particular, which is at least partially continuous and / or includes at least partially recessed areas. The scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements, or the like can, in particular, be arranged upright on the support surface such that their narrow sides are arranged parallel and spaced apart from the narrow sides of the support surface.

[0010] The transport device further comprises four vertically arranged support elements, one support element being arranged in each of the corners of the support surface.

[0011] The transport device further comprises at least two cross beams for holding and / or fixing the scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements or the like arranged on the support surface, which are arranged between two vertically arranged support elements, so that the at least two cross beams each extend parallel and spaced from the longitudinal sides of the support surface.

[0012] In particular, the at least two crossbeams can each be arranged vertically spaced from the long sides of the support surface. The vertical distance between the long sides of the support surface and the at least two crossbeams should be at least large enough to ensure that the scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements, or the like arranged standing on the support surface are adequately held and / or fixed and / or thus secured against tipping and / or slipping.

[0013] In particular, it can be provided that a cross member is provided on each long side of the support surface, each of which is arranged on two vertically arranged support elements. This means that the at least two cross members can be arranged parallel and spaced apart from one another. The parallel spacing between the at least two cross members can correspond to the length of the narrow sides of the support surface.

[0014] The transport device according to the invention provides that at least one of the at least two crossbeams can be mounted and / or removed again at any desired height on the two vertically arranged support elements by means of at least one fastening device. This means that at least one of the at least two crossbeams can be fixed and / or removed again at different heights or at (almost) any desired height along the entire longitudinal extent of the respective support elements.

[0015] Due to the (almost) arbitrary fixability of at least one crossbeam to each of the two vertically arranged support elements, the present transport device allows for flexible and / or universal adaptation to various scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements, or the like without great effort. This means that a wide variety of scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements, or the like can be transported and / or stored in the simplest manner using the present transport device.

[0016] Furthermore, it has also proven advantageous with the present transport device that, for equipping and / or loading the transport device according to the invention, the scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements, or the like only need to be moved horizontally across the support surface. This means that attaching them to bolts or the like, as is otherwise the case with known transport devices, is no longer necessary with the transport device according to the invention. The same applies correspondingly when unloading the transport device according to the invention.

[0017] According to a preferred embodiment of the transport device, at least one of the at least two crossbeams can be arranged or can be arranged at a defined height on or between the two vertically arranged support elements. The defined height can in particular be a fixed or non-variable height, so that one of the at least two crossbeams is provided at a defined height on or between the two vertically arranged support elements. For example, corresponding markings or the like can be provided at the respective vertically arranged support element ends to specify the defined height.

[0018] For example, it would be conceivable for at least one of the at least two cross members to be arranged at a defined height in a fixed position between the two vertically arranged support elements, i.e., the vertical distance between the long side of the support surface and the respective cross member can be constant or unchangeable. The defined height can, for example, be a lower third, at least approximately the middle, or an upper third of the two vertically arranged support elements, between which the respective cross member is arranged or fixed at a defined height.

[0019] In particular, the at least one cross member, which is arranged at a defined height on or between the two vertically arranged support elements, can be fixed to the two vertically arranged support elements at a defined height in a force-locking and / or material-locking manner. The force-locking connection between the at least one cross member and the two vertically arranged support elements can be formed, for example, by a screw connection or the like.

[0020] The integrally formed connection between the at least one cross member and the two respective vertically arranged support elements can be formed, for example, by a welded joint or the like. Such connections can, in particular, be permanent connections, so that the at least one cross member is permanently arranged between the two respective support elements.

[0021] Optionally, the at least one cross member, which can be arranged at a defined height on or between the two vertically arranged support elements, can be fixed to the two vertically arranged support elements in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner at a defined height, wherein such force-locking and / or form-locking connectability between the at least one cross member and the respective two vertically arranged support elements can be formed, for example, by screw connections by means of through-bolts, by means of threaded bolts or the like.

[0022] In one of the present and / or described embodiments, the support surface of the transport direction can be equipped with the scaffolding frames, scaffolding frames, or the like, in particular, exclusively from one longitudinal side, since the at least one cross member, which is fixed or fixable at a defined height, delimits the respective longitudinal side of the support surface, to which it is spaced parallel. Advantageously, the cross member, which is fixed or fixable at a defined height between two support elements, can form a stop and help prevent the scaffolding frames, scaffolding frames, or the like from being pushed beyond the support surface.

[0023] According to an alternative embodiment, the at least two longitudinal beams can be mounted and / or dismounted at any height on the two vertically arranged support elements by means of at least one fastening device. With such an embodiment, the flexibility of the transport device can be increased, since the support surface can be equipped with scaffolding frames, scaffolding frames, or the like on both of its longitudinal sides.

[0024] In the transport device according to the invention, it can be provided that the at least one fastening device can be fixed and / or mounted via at least one additional support on the free ends of one of the at least two cross supports.

[0025] The at least one additional support can be provided, in particular, on the end faces or side surfaces of one of the at least two cross members, which can be mounted at any height on or between the two vertically arranged support elements. This means that at least one additional support can be assigned to the end faces or side surfaces of one of the at least two cross members, or the end faces or side surfaces of one of the at least two cross members can be equipped with at least one additional support.

[0026] It would be conceivable for the at least one additional support to be connected to the free ends of one of the at least two cross members in a force-fitting and / or material-fitting and / or form-fitting manner. Screw connections or the like could be used as force-fitting and / or form-fitting connections, for example.

[0027] In practice, however, it has proven effective for the at least one additional support to be welded to the free ends, particularly to the end faces or side surfaces of one of the at least two cross members. Such a connection can be designed to be more resilient than purely force-fit connections. Material-fit connections can also reduce assembly and / or component costs.

[0028] Alternatively, combinations of force-fit and material-fit connections would also be conceivable in order to fasten the at least one additional support to the free ends, in particular to the end faces of one of the at least two cross supports.

[0029] Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least one fastening device comprises a holding element and at least one fastening means. The holding element can be bracket-shaped or formed by a clamping bracket.

[0030] In particular, the holding element can comprise a receptacle, which is preferably configured to correspond to the lateral surface or cross-section of the two vertically arranged support elements, i.e., the receptacle of the holding element can be approximately the same size or at least slightly larger than an outer diameter of the two vertically arranged support elements. In particular, the receptacle can be U-shaped, V-shaped, semicircular, or oval.

[0031] In practice, it has proven advantageous for the retaining element receptacle to be open on one side. This allows the retaining element to be slid onto the respective support element to secure one of the at least two cross members.

[0032] The holding element can comprise at least two webs arranged approximately parallel to one another or spaced apart. The webs can be of equal or different lengths. The at least two webs can be connected to one another by a connecting web. The receptacle can be provided between the at least two webs, which is designed to accommodate the respective vertically arranged support element.

[0033] Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least one fastening means is assigned to the holding element in a materially and / or force-fitting manner. Preferably, the respective fastening means can be assigned to an end face of one of the two webs of the holding element in a materially and / or force-fitting manner. In this case, it would be conceivable, for example, for the fastening means to be welded and / or screwed to an end face of one of the two long webs of the holding element.

[0034] The at least one fastening means may preferably be a screw, bolt or the like, which is preferably equipped with a thread.

[0035] Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least one additional support comprises at least one recess through which the at least one fastening means assigned to the holding element in a materially and / or force-fitting manner can be passed and / or secured there. In this way, one of the at least two cross supports can be mounted and / or secured at any desired height on the respective support elements by means of the fastening device. For additional securing of the fastening device, in particular the holding element, to the respective vertical support elements, a securing means such as a nut can be placed and / or screwed onto the free end of the fastening means.

[0036] Thus, the at least one holding element can be fixed or secured by means of a force-locking connection to the at least one additional support of one of the at least two cross supports.

[0037] The at least one recess of the at least one additional support can be slit-like, round, oval, square, or similar. The at least one recess can also be open on one side. In particular, combinations are also conceivable, so that the at least one recess can be round and slit-like, for example.

[0038] It can further be provided that the holding element comprises at least one bore through which at least one further fastening means can be passed for securing the holding element to the respective vertically arranged support element. The at least one bore can be arranged perpendicularly or at an angle to a central axis of the holding element receptacle. The at least one further fastening means can be formed, for example, by a screw or the like.

[0039] By means of the at least one further fastening means, the fastening device, in particular the holding element, can be pre-positioned and / or initially fixed at any freely defined height on the respective vertically arranged support element. The at least one bore is formed as a continuous bore, so that when the fastening means is inserted into the at least one bore, it is in surface contact, in particular pressing, with the respective lateral surface of the two vertically arranged support elements. This can prevent the holding element from inadvertently slipping downwards along the longitudinal extent of the vertically arranged support element, i.e. the assembly of the fastening device on the respective vertically arranged support elements can be facilitated and simplified by pre-assembling the fastening device by means of the at least one further fastening means.

[0040] Furthermore, it can be provided that at least one of the at least two crossbeams comprises and / or provides a plurality of receptacles designed to hold and / or fix the scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements, or the like. The plurality of receptacles can, for example, be holding prongs or the like.

[0041] A design variant of a fastening option for the additional cross members or the at least one additional cross member to or between the respective two vertically arranged support elements, which has not been explicitly explained at every point as a separate design variant but which can be used equally effectively in practice, is briefly explained below.

[0042] Instead of the fastening variant described above, which could also be referred to as a wrap-around tab, this alternative embodiment described here, which is simplified compared to such a wrap-around tab, also enables variable anchoring of the at least one further cross member at different heights on or between the vertically aligned support elements of the transport device according to the invention.

[0043] Essentially, this fastening variant described here differs from the previously described and slightly differently designed variants (e.g. can be described as a wrap-around tab) with their fastening devices specified there in that the holding element of the alternative fastening variant described here in addition can be formed, for example, by a flattened frontal tube end of the further cross member, so that a screw or other fastening means can be anchored, fixed or inserted through a hole provided there.

[0044] If, in addition, the respective support element to which this fastening device of the additional cross member is to be attached at a variable height has two or more spaced-apart receptacles or through-holes at different vertical levels (with the support element in an upright position), a similar effect is achieved as in the previously described design(s). However, the difference is that the additional cross member must be attached at two or more discrete height levels—defined by the various through-holes in the support elements—and cannot, for example, be continuously moved along the longitudinal direction of the respective support element and anchored at almost any location.

[0045] Optionally, in the variant described here (which is neither described in more detail above nor shown in the figures), an additional support can be arranged at each of the free ends of the additional cross member. However, any recess present there can either be designed as a through-hole or equipped with a threaded bolt (or a screw with a screw head anchored to the additional support) or similar.

[0046] This threaded bolt or the threaded shaft of a screw located there can be inserted into one of the through holes in the support element to anchor the additional cross member at the desired position and height and then screwed into place.

[0047] In order to ensure the horizontal alignment of the further cross member, the preferably two or more spaced-apart recesses or through holes of the two support elements, to which the further cross member is to be anchored with its free ends, are each at the same height.

[0048] Such a fixability described here can also be regarded as a (predominantly) positive fastening, since the threaded bolts or screws that can be inserted into the through holes of the support elements first create a positive connection before they are screwed into the intended mounting position, for example by placing threaded nuts on the free thread sections protruding from the through holes and by subsequently tightening them with a reasonable or specified torque.

[0049] Preferably, the cross member that is arranged at a defined height between or on the two vertically arranged support elements in a force-fitting and / or material-fitting manner can be equipped with the plurality of receptacles. Since this cross member forms a stop, the scaffolding frames, scaffolding frames, or the like can be pre-positioned on the support surface. This means that the plurality of receptacles can be used to predetermine positions for the respective scaffolding frames, scaffolding frames, or the like.

[0050] Alternatively, the at least two cross members can each be equipped with a plurality of mounts.

[0051] Furthermore, it can also be provided that at least one holding device is assigned to the support surface, which is provided in particular on both narrow sides of the support surface. The at least one holding device can preferably be provided and / or arranged on an upper side of the support surface. The at least one holding device can extend at least partially, in particular completely, along the two narrow sides of the support surface.

[0052] The at least one holding device can comprise a plurality of receiving units which have a round, oval, square or similar cross-section.

[0053] The four vertically arranged support elements can be inserted or can be inserted into the respective receiving units, whereby their stability can be increased and / or stabilized.

[0054] For additional stabilization, a welded connection can be provided between the respective receiving units of the at least one holding device and the four vertically arranged support elements, ie the respective receiving units of the at least one holding device and the four vertically arranged support elements can be connected to one another in a materially bonded manner.

[0055] Additionally, it would also be conceivable for additional support elements to be inserted into the holding device. These can preferably be inserted loosely into the corresponding receiving units.

[0056] Furthermore, it can be provided that the four vertically arranged support elements are each formed by a hollow profile, which, for example, allows the weight of the transport device to be reduced. However, this should not be understood as limiting, as it would certainly be conceivable for the four vertically arranged support elements to each be formed from a solid material. The four vertically arranged support elements can preferably each have a round cross-section. Alternatively, the four vertically arranged support elements can have a square cross-section.

[0057] In practice, it has proven advantageous for the four vertically arranged support elements to be made of a metallic material, such as steel, stainless steel, metal alloys, or the like. However, it would also be possible to construct the four vertically arranged support elements from a plastic, wood, or the like.

[0058] Furthermore, it can be provided that the four vertically arranged support elements comprise an outer surface which is formed by a continuously smooth and / or rough surface.

[0059] It would also be conceivable for the outer surfaces of at least two of the four vertically arranged support elements to comprise a coating, at least in sections. The coating can preferably be provided in the regions or sections of the at least two vertically arranged support elements to which the at least one cross member is attached. Alternatively, the outer surfaces of at least two of the four vertically arranged support elements can also be completely coated.

[0060] The coating, which is formed at least in sections, can, for example, be anti-slip. Preferably, the coating can be formed from a material with increased static friction. This can advantageously facilitate the mounting and / or securing of the fastening device to the respective vertically arranged support devices.

[0061] Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least two cross members are formed by a hollow profile or a solid material. The at least two cross members can also have a cross section that is round, square, oval, or similar.

[0062] It would also be conceivable for the support device to be equipped with at least one support frame that can be placed or plugged onto the free ends of at least two of the four vertically arranged support elements. The at least one support frame can comprise at least two support feet, preferably four support feet. The at least two support feet can each comprise receptacles configured to correspond to the free ends of the at least two vertically arranged support elements.

[0063] The at least one support frame can comprise and / or provide a support plane on which further scaffolding frames, scaffolding elements or the like can be stored and / or positioned.

[0064] In the following, exemplary embodiments will explain the invention and its advantages in more detail with reference to the accompanying figures. The relative sizes of the individual elements in the figures do not always correspond to the actual sizes, as some shapes are simplified and others are enlarged relative to other elements for better illustration. Fig. 1A shows a schematic and perspective view of an embodiment of the carrying device according to the invention, which is unloaded. Fig. Figure 1B shows in a schematic and perspective view the Fig. 1 shown carrying device, which is loaded with scaffolding frames. Fig. 2 shows in a schematic and perspective detailed view an embodiment of the fastening device for fixing one of the cross members to the vertical support element. Fig. 3 shows a schematic view of an embodiment of a cross member with additional support. Fig. 4 shows a schematic view of a further embodiment of the fastening device for fixing one of the cross members to the respective vertically arranged support element. Fig. 5A and Fig. 5B show in schematic and perspective views further possible uses of the carrying device in an unloaded state ( Fig. 5A) and in a loaded condition ( Fig. 5B). Fig. 6A and Fig. 6B show in various schematic and perspective views the carrying device with additional support frame both in an unloaded and only partially loaded state ( Fig. 6A) as well as in a loaded state ( Fig. 6B).

[0065] For identical or equivalently functioning elements of the invention, identical reference numerals are generally used. Furthermore, for the sake of clarity, only those reference numerals are shown in the individual figures that are necessary or useful for describing the respective figure. The illustrated embodiments merely represent examples of how the device or transport device according to the invention can be configured, but should not be understood as a conclusive limitation of the invention.

[0066] The Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B show an embodiment of the carrying device 10 according to the invention, wherein in Fig. 1A the carrying device 10 unloaded and in Fig. 1B the support device 10 is loaded with scaffolding frame 12.

[0067] The support device 10 comprises a support surface 16, each with two long sides 20 and two narrow sides 22. The support surface 16 forms a horizontal standing surface 18 on its upper side, which is at least partially continuous. So that the support device 10 can be moved and / or lifted by a transport and / or lifting vehicle, strips 24 are provided at a distance from an underside of the support surface 16, in particular from its long sides 20. The strips 24 are (at least in the exemplary embodiment shown) each connected via six vertically arranged struts 26 to the underside of the support surface 16 by means of a materially bonded connection, in particular a welded connection. The six vertically arranged struts 26 are arranged at a distance from one another, so that five chambers are formed, which are designed to accommodate tines of, for example, forklift trucks, pallet trucks or the like.

[0068] On the support surface 16, a holding device 28 is provided on the top side of each of the narrow sides 22, extending completely along the length of the narrow sides 22. The holding device 28 comprises several, in particular ten, receiving units 30, which are each spaced apart from one another. The receiving units 30 have a round cross-section. Corresponding to the receiving units 30 of the holding device 28, openings are also provided in the support surface 16 directly below them.

[0069] The support device 10 comprises four vertically arranged support elements 32, one support element 32 being arranged in each of the corners of the support surface 16. For this purpose, the four vertically arranged support elements 32 are each inserted into the outer receiving units 30 of the holding device 28. To prevent the support elements 32 from falling out of the outer receiving units 30 and to increase the stability of the support device 10, the support elements 32 are integrally connected to the respective receiving units 30, in particular by means of a welded connection.

[0070] The support elements 32 are each metallic hollow profiles which have a round cross-section.

[0071] Two support elements 32, which are arranged spaced apart from one another along the longitudinal side 20 of the support surface 16, are connected to one another by two cross members 34. The cross members 34 are each arranged between the two support elements 32 such that they each extend parallel and spaced apart from the longitudinal side 20 of the support surface 16. In concrete terms, this means that the two cross members 34 are each arranged vertically spaced apart from the surface of the support surface 16. As can be seen from Fig. 1A, the cross members 34 are each arranged at different vertical distances from the upper side of the support surface 16, so that a distinction can be made between an upper cross member 36 and a lower cross member 38.

[0072] Both the upper cross member 36 and the lower cross member 38 are each fastened and / or secured at a defined height to or between the two vertically arranged support elements 32. The upper cross member 36 is provided in the region of the upper free ends of the support elements 32, while the lower cross member 38 is arranged approximately in the lower third of the respective support elements 32. The upper cross member 36 and the lower cross member 38 are secured by means of a material-to-material connection, in particular by means of a welded connection.

[0073] The upper cross member 36 and the lower cross member 38 each form a stop which limits the displacement path of the scaffolding frames 12 to be positioned and / or loaded onto the support surface 16. In order to be able to position the scaffolding frames 12 on the support device 10, in particular on its support surface 16 (cf. Fig. 1B), the upper cross member 36 and the lower cross member 38 comprise a plurality of receptacles (cf. Fig. 1A).

[0074] In the Fig. 1B shows a support device 10 loaded with scaffolding frames 12, wherein the scaffolding frames 12 are each arranged with their narrow sides parallel to the narrow sides 22 on the support surface 16. The scaffolding frames 12 engage with their long sides in the plurality of receptacles of the cross members 36, 38.

[0075] In order to transport the support device 10 loaded with scaffolding frames 12, the scaffolding frames 12 must be secured to the support device 10. For this purpose, the support device 10 comprises a further cross member 40, which is arranged between the two further vertically arranged support elements 32, which are also arranged at the respective corners of the other longitudinal side 20. The further cross member 40 is arranged between the two further vertically arranged support elements 32 such that the further cross member 40 is also arranged parallel and spaced from the other longitudinal side 20 of the support surface 16, in particular from its upper side. This means that the further cross member 40 is arranged vertically and spaced from the upper side of the support surface 16, in particular from its longitudinal side 20. In addition, the further cross member 40 is spaced parallel and spaced from the upper cross member 36 and the lower cross member 38.

[0076] The additional cross member 40 can be attached, mounted, and / or removed again at any desired height on or between the two additional vertically arranged support elements 32 via a fastening device 42. In the present exemplary embodiment, the additional cross member 40 is arranged approximately in the central region of the two vertically arranged support elements 32.

[0077] In the Fig. 2 shows a practical, useful embodiment of the fastening device 42 in detail, by means of which the further cross member 40 can be fastened or is fastened at any desired height to or between the respective two vertically arranged support elements 32.

[0078] The Fig. The variant of the fastening device 42 shown in Figure 2 comprises a holding element 44 and at least one fastening means 48. The holding element 44 is in the form of a clamp 46 and is preferably U-shaped. The holding element 44 comprises a receptacle 50, which is designed to receive the respective vertically standing support elements 32.

[0079] Out of Fig. 2 clearly shows that the receptacle 50 is open on one side. In particular, the receptacle 50 can be semicircular, with a cross-section of the receptacle 50 being at least as large or possibly slightly larger than the cross-section of the respective vertically arranged support elements 32.

[0080] Due to the receptacle 50 being open on one side, the holding element 44 can thus be pushed onto or against the lateral surface of the respective vertically arranged support elements 32 or brought close to the lateral surface in a simple manner.

[0081] The Fig. The holding element 44 shown in Figure 2 comprises two legs or webs 52 and 54, which are firmly connected, in particular integrally, to one another by a base or connecting web 56. The two legs or webs 52, 54 are each of different lengths, with the leg or web designated by reference numeral 52 being shorter than the other web or leg, designated by reference numeral 54.

[0082] In the following, therefore, we will speak of a short web 54 of the holding element 44 and a long web 54 of the holding element 44.

[0083] At least one fastening means 48 is materially bonded to the longer web 54 of the holding element 44. In the illustrated embodiment, the fastening means 48 is a screw, the head of which rests or is connected to the end face of the longer web 54 of the holding element 44.

[0084] At the free ends of the further cross member 40 an additional support 58 is arranged (in Fig. However, only one free end of the additional cross member 40 is shown in Figure 2. In particular, the additional support 58 is integrally connected, in particular welded, to the end faces of the additional cross member 40.

[0085] As the Fig. 2, the cross member 40 can continue in the longitudinal direction of the additional member 58, so that this can optionally also be regarded as an extending section of the cross member 40.

[0086] In order to be able to fix the further cross member 40 to the two vertically arranged support elements 32, the fastening device 42 is designed in accordance with the Fig. 2 shown embodiment (see also the Fig. 4) can be mounted on the additional support 58 in a force-fitting manner. The additional support 58 includes a recess 60 (cf. Fig. 3), which has a round cross-section. The fastening means 48 can be passed through the recess 60 of the additional support 58, provided that the holding element 44 is arranged on the respective vertically arranged support element 32. To fix the holding element 44 to the respective vertically arranged support element 32, a securing means 62 in the form of a nut 64 can be placed on the free end of the fastening means 48 and can be tightened there in particular (see also Fig. 4).

[0087] In the Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic side view of the additional cross member 40 with the additional support 58 attached thereto. The arrangement or assignment of the additional support 58 to the additional cross member 40 differs from the previously described embodiments in that the additional support 58 is attached by one section to a side surface of the additional cross member 40. The other section of the additional support 58 projects beyond the free end of the additional cross member 40.

[0088] If the cross member referred to here as a further cross member 40 is formed by a tube, as can be seen from the Fig. 3 can be taken as one of several possible variants, the additional support 58 can be fixed at the front and on one side to the outer surface of the free end of the cross member 40, optionally by welding or a similar material connection.

[0089] Also by such a design, the cross member or further cross member 40 continues in its longitudinal direction in the additional member 58, whereby this can be regarded as an extended section of the cross member 40 or as a section extending the cross member 40.

[0090] This is particularly evident in the Fig. 3 also shows the recess 60 of the additional support 58, which in the embodiment shown is round and slot-like. The recess 60 is provided at the free end of the additional support 58 such that it is open on one side.

[0091] In the Fig. 4 shows a further embodiment of the fastening device 42 for temporarily fixing the further cross member 40, wherein the further cross member 40 fixed to the support element 32 by means of the fastening device 42 is shown in a plan view.

[0092] The Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 can also be viewed together as the same embodiment, preferably in combination with the Fig. 2, so that the Fig. 4 shown further cross members 40 together with the additional support 58 fixed to it compared to the illustration of the Fig. 3 is rotated by approximately 90°, wherein the axis of rotation coincides approximately with the longitudinal direction of the further cross member 40.

[0093] In order to better and / or more easily secure the holding element 44 to the respective vertically arranged support element 32, the holding element 44 comprises a bore 66, which is arranged at an angle to a central axis of the receptacle 50 of the holding element 44. The bore 66 is provided in particular in a side surface of the holding element 44 (see FIG. Fig. 4).

[0094] A further fastening means 68 in the form of a screw can be inserted or is inserted into the bore 66 in order to be able to pre-position and fix the holding element 44 at a previously determined position and / or height on the respective vertically arranged support element 32.

[0095] The additional fastening means 68 can be inserted into the bore 66 such that, when the fastening means 68 is fully inserted or screwed in, its free end is in surface contact with the outer surface of the respective vertically arranged support element 32. The free end of the fastening means 68 is pressed against the outer surface of the support element 32 such that the holding element 44 is held on the respective vertically arranged support element 32.

[0096] The Fig. 1 to 6B and especially in the Fig. The fastening variant shown in more detail in Figures 2 to 4 can also be referred to as fastening of the further cross members 40 by means of a so-called wrap-around tab.

[0097] One in the Fig. 2 to 4, but which can be used equally effectively in practice, will be briefly explained below as to the possible fastening of the further cross members 40 or of the at least one further cross member 40 to or between the respective two vertically arranged support elements 32.

[0098] This one, described here but in the Fig. 2 to 4, a variant not shown enables a variable anchoring of the at least one further cross member 40 at any desired height on or between the vertically aligned support elements 32 of the transport device 10 according to the invention.

[0099] The fastening variant not shown here differs essentially in the differently designed fastening device, the holding element of which can be formed, for example, by a flattened frontal tube end of the further cross member 40, so that a screw or other fastening means can be anchored, fixed or inserted through a hole provided there.

[0100] If, in addition, in the respective support element 32, to which this fastening device of the further cross member 40 is to be fastened at a variable height, two or more spaced-apart through holes are present at different vertical levels (with the support element 32 in an upright position), a similar effect is achieved as in the previously described embodiment variant (according Fig. 2 to 4). However, the difference is that the additional cross member 40 must be fastened at two or more discrete height levels - predetermined by the various through holes - and cannot be continuously displaced along the longitudinal direction of the respective support element 32 and anchored at almost any location.

[0101] Optionally, in the variant described here and not shown in the figures, an additional support can be arranged at the free ends of the further cross member 40, which is similar to the Fig. 3. However, the recess shown there can optionally be designed as a through-hole or equipped with a threaded bolt (or a screw with a screw head anchored to the additional support) or the like firmly anchored there.

[0102] This threaded bolt or the threaded shaft of a screw located there can be inserted into one of the through holes in the support element 32 and then screwed there in order to anchor the further cross member 40 at the desired position and height.

[0103] In order to ensure the horizontal alignment of the further cross member 40, the two or more spaced-apart through holes of the two support elements 32, to which the further cross member 40 is to be anchored with its free ends, are each at the same height.

[0104] This fixability can also be regarded as a (predominantly) positive fastening, since the threaded bolts or screws that can be inserted into the through holes of the support elements 32 first create a positive connection before they are screwed into the intended mounting position, for example by placing threaded nuts on the free thread sections protruding from the through holes and by subsequently tightening them with a reasonable or predetermined torque.

[0105] The Fig. 5A and Fig. 5B show schematic views of further possible uses of the support device 10, wherein the support device 10 is in Fig. 5A in an unloaded and in Fig. 5B is in a loaded state.

[0106] For this purpose, additional support elements 70 are provided in the holding device 28 provided on the upper side of the narrow sides 22 of the support surfaces 16. In particular, two additional support elements 70 are inserted into the holding device 28 for each narrow side 22.

[0107] The further support elements 70 are inserted into the receiving units 30 of the holding device 28 on each narrow side 22 of the support surface 16 in such a way that they are arranged parallel and spaced apart from the support elements 32, which are arranged in particular at the corners with respect to the rectangular base surface 18, and parallel and spaced apart from one another.

[0108] The additional support elements 70 can each be inserted arbitrarily into the receiving units 30 of the holding device 28. Preferably, the additional support elements 70 are inserted into the receiving units 30 of the holding device 28 on both narrow sides 22 of the support device 16 in a mirror-inverted manner.

[0109] In the Fig. 5B, the support device 10 is loaded with scaffolding elements 14. The support device 10 can be loaded with various scaffolding elements 14 such that they each lie or are arranged parallel to the further cross member 40 or parallel to the longitudinal sides 20 on the support surface 16.

[0110] It is particularly clear that the additional support elements 32 inserted in receiving units 30 of the holding device 28 each form compartments or chambers, so that the various scaffold elements 14 are stored separately from one another on the support surface 16.

[0111] It should be noted that the Fig. 5A and in Fig. 5B as cross members 34 or upper cross members 36, extending horizontally between the vertically extending corner support elements 32, can optionally also be thought of as height-adjustable cross members 40. In such a consideration, the person skilled in the art replaces the Fig. 5A, the reference numerals 34, 36 used, which designate the upper of the two cross members 34 shown, are conceptually replaced by the reference numeral 40 (not used there).

[0112] The same applies in principle to the presentation of the Fig. 5B. Even if the cross members 34 are not identified with a reference number (and associated reference line), the person skilled in the art can also use the Fig. 5A, the reference numerals 34, 36 used, which designate the upper of the two cross members 34 shown, are also conceptually Fig. 5B or alternatively in Fig. 5B the reference number 40 should be added.

[0113] The same can also be said for the Fig. 6A and Fig. The embodiment shown in Figure 6B applies.

[0114] The Fig. 6A and Fig. 6B show in various schematic views the support device 10 with additional support frame 72, wherein in Fig. 6A the support frame 72 unloaded and in Fig. 6B is loaded with scaffolding elements 14.

[0115] The support frame 72 is L-shaped and consists of two identical or very similar parts. The support frame 72 comprises a short support 74 and a long support 76, the length of the short support 74 corresponding to the length of the narrow sides 22 of the support surface 16. The support frame 72 comprises two support feet 78, which can be placed on the free ends of the two vertically arranged support elements 32. This means that the support feet 78 each comprise a receptacle which is designed to correspond to the free end of the vertically arranged support elements 32.

[0116] The support feet 78 are mounted in particular on those vertically arranged support elements 32, which are each arranged at the ends of the narrow side 22 of the support surface 16. The two short beams 74 of the support frame 72 form a support surface on which the scaffold elements 14 can be mounted.

[0117] The embodiments, examples, and variants of the preceding paragraphs, the claims or the following description and figures, including their various views or respective individual features, may be used independently of one another or in any combination. Features described in connection with one embodiment are applicable to all embodiments, unless the features are incompatible.

[0118] Although the figures generally refer to "schematic" representations and views, this by no means implies that the figures and their descriptions are of secondary importance with regard to the disclosure of the invention. A person skilled in the art will be perfectly capable of deriving sufficient information from the schematic and abstractly drawn representations to facilitate their understanding of the invention, without their understanding being in any way impaired by the drawn, possibly not exactly scaled, proportions of the transport device and / or parts of the transport device or other drawn elements.The figures thus enable the skilled reader to derive a better understanding of the inventive concept formulated in a more general and / or abstract manner in the claims and in the general part of the description on the basis of the more concretely explained functioning of the device according to the invention.

[0119] The invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment. However, it is conceivable for a person skilled in the art that modifications or variations of the invention can be made without departing from the scope of the following claims. List of reference symbols 10 Carrying device 12 scaffolding frames 14 scaffolding element 16 support surface 18 stand space 20 long side 22 narrow side 24 bar 26 Strut 28 Holding device 30 recording units 32 Support element 34 cross members 36 Upper cross member 38 Lower cross member 40 Additional cross members 42 Fastening device 44 Holding element 46 clamps 48 fasteners 50 recordings 52 Short web of the holding element 54 Long web of the holding element 56 Connecting bar of the holding element 58 additional carriers 60 recess 62 securing devices 64 Mother 66 bore 68 Additional fastening material 70 Additional support element 72 Support frame 74 Short strap 76 Long Strap 78 Support foot

Claims

[1] Transport device (10) for the upright transport of scaffolding frames (12), scaffolding elements (14) or the like, at least comprising: - a support surface (16) with two long sides (20) and two narrow sides (22), on which support surface (16) the scaffolding frames (12), scaffolding elements (14) or the like can be arranged upright, - four vertically arranged support elements (32), one support element (32) being arranged in each of the corners of the support surface (16), - at least two cross beams (34, 40) for holding and / or fixing the scaffolding frames (12), scaffolding elements (14) or the like arranged on the support surface (16), which are arranged between two vertically arranged support elements (32) in such a way that the at least two cross beams (34, 40) each extend parallel and spaced from the longitudinal sides (20) of the support surface (16), - wherein it is provided that at least one of the at least two cross members (34, 40) can be fixed and / or removed again by means of at least one fastening device (42) at a variable or any desired height on the two vertically arranged support elements (32). [2] Transport device according to claim 1, in which one of the at least two cross beams (34, 40) is arranged at a defined height on or between the two vertically arranged support elements (32). [3] Transport device according to claim 2, in which one of the at least two cross members (34, 40) is arranged in a force-fitting and / or material-fitting and / or form-fitting manner at a defined height between the two vertically standing support elements (32). [4] Transport device according to claim 1, in which the at least two cross beams (34, 40) can be fixed and / or dismantled again at any desired height on the two vertically arranged support elements (32) by means of at least one fastening device (42). [5] Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, in which the at least one fastening device (42) can be fixed to at least one additional support (58) which is provided at the free ends of one of the at least two cross supports (34, 40). [6] Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, in which the at least one fastening device (42) comprises a holding element (44) and at least one fastening means (48), wherein the holding element (44) comprises and / or provides a receptacle (50) for the respective vertically arranged support element (32). [7] Transport device according to claim 6, in which the at least one fastening means (48) is assigned to the holding element (44) in a force-fitting and / or material-fitting manner. [8] Transport device according to claim 6 or 7, in which the at least one additional support (58) comprises a recess (60) through which the at least one fastening means (48) assigned to the holding element (44) in a material and / or force-fitting manner can be passed through and / or fixed there. [9] Transport device according to one of claims 6 to 8, in which the holding element (44) comprises a bore (66) through which bore (66) a further fastening means (68) can be passed for fixing the holding element (44) to the respective vertically arranged support element (32). [10] Transport device according to claim 9, wherein the bore (66) is arranged and aligned perpendicularly or at an angle to a central axis of the receptacle (50) of the holding element (44). [11] Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one of the at least two cross members (34, 40) comprises a plurality of receptacles which are designed to hold and / or fix the scaffolding frames (12), scaffolding elements (14) or the like. [12] Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, which is equipped with at least one support frame (72) which can be placed on the free ends of at least two of the four vertically arranged support elements (32).

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