Long pallet for long goods

Abstract

The invention relates to a long pallet (1) for long goods, with several cross connectors (2), several uprights (3) and at least two longitudinal beams (4), wherein the cross connectors (2) are arranged spaced apart from each other in a transverse direction (Q) of the long pallet (1), wherein the longitudinal beams (4) are arranged in a longitudinal direction (L) of the long pallet (1) and are connected, in particular welded, to at least two cross connectors (2) each. The handling of an empty long pallet (1) is simplified and the stackability of several identical long pallets (1) is improved by the uprights (3) being movably connected to the longitudinal beams (4) and / or the cross connectors (2), wherein the uprights (3) are pivotable between a holding position (PH) and a stacking position (PS), wherein the uprights (3) arranged in the holding position (PH) are each aligned projecting upwards from the longitudinal beams (4) and / or the cross connectors (2), and wherein the uprights (3) arranged in the stacking position (PS) are each aligned substantially parallel to a plane in which the longitudinal beams (4) and / or the cross connectors (2) lie.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a long pallet for long goods with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Long pallets for transporting long goods are known in the art. Long pallets are known that are welded together from steel elements. It is also conceivable to manufacture long pallets from wooden beams, for example.

[0003] Long pallets with multiple cross connectors, multiple uprights, and at least two longitudinal beams are known. The cross connectors are arranged at a distance from one another in a transverse direction of the long pallet. The longitudinal beams are arranged in a longitudinal direction of the long pallet and are each welded to at least two cross connectors. In particular, the longitudinal beams extend over the entire length of the long pallet and are each welded to all cross connectors. It is known that one upright is welded to each end of the cross connector. The uprights are arranged upright. Between the uprights arranged on opposite sides of the cross connectors, the long goods can be supported vertically with the cross connectors and horizontally with the uprights.

[0004] A long pallet designed in this way requires a lot of space, especially when no long goods are currently placed on it. This makes handling the empty long pallet difficult. Only a small number of such long pallets can be stacked into a pallet stack to ensure sufficient stability and prevent the pallet stack from tipping over.

[0005] The invention is therefore based on the object of avoiding, or at least mitigating, the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, the handling of an empty long pallet is to be simplified and the stackability of several identical long pallets is to be improved.

[0006] This object underlying the invention is now initially achieved by means of a long pallet having the features of claim 1.

[0007] The basic principle of the invention lies essentially in the fact that the uprights are each movably connected to the longitudinal beams and / or the cross connectors, wherein the uprights are each pivotable between a holding position and a stacking position, wherein the uprights arranged in the holding position are each aligned so as to project upwards from the longitudinal beams and / or the cross connectors, and wherein the uprights arranged in the stacking position are each aligned substantially parallel to a plane in which the longitudinal beams and / or the cross connectors lie.

[0008] With the uprights in their holding positions, the long pallet then has its full height. By folding / pivoting the uprights into their stacking positions, this height can be advantageously reduced. If no long goods are to be transported at a time, the long pallet with its uprights in the stacking positions takes up very little space, for example in a warehouse. A pallet stack consisting of two or more such long pallets with their uprights in the stacking positions also only requires a small amount of space, for example in the aforementioned warehouse. Such a pallet stack is particularly stable due to its low height and the risk of tipping over is minimized, or at least reduced. To enable the uprights to be pivoted, each upright is connected to the associated longitudinal member and / or cross connector with a corresponding movable connection.Folding or pivoting the uprights between the stacking and holding positions is particularly quick and easy, as the uprights are guided by the movable connections on the long pallet. The pivoting movement is thus predetermined by this movable connection.

[0009] Preferably, the uprights are each movably connected to holding elements arranged and / or formed on the longitudinal members and / or the cross connectors. Such a long pallet is highly stable because the load-bearing cross sections of the longitudinal members and / or the cross connectors are not reduced or interrupted by the movable connection formed on the holding element. It would also be conceivable, however, for the movable connection to be arranged and / or formed in a recess in the longitudinal member and / or the cross connector.

[0010] More preferably, uprights of a first group are each arranged in the region of a first longitudinal side of the long pallet, in particular connected to the associated longitudinal member and / or cross-connector in the region of the first longitudinal side. The uprights of the first group are pivotable about a pivot axis having a first distance from the top side of the cross-connector. Uprights of a second group are each arranged in the region of a second longitudinal side of the long pallet opposite the first, in particular connected to the associated longitudinal member and / or cross-connector in the region of the second longitudinal side. The uprights of the second group are pivotable about a pivot axis having a second distance from the top side of the cross-connector. The first distance is smaller than the second distance. The uprights of the first group and the uprights of the second group can thus be arranged one above the other in their stacking positions.Overall, all the uprights of both groups arranged in their respective stacking positions then take up very little space. The pivot axis is advantageously formed by a bolt penetrating the upright and the associated retaining element.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the long pallet, the uprights of the first group, arranged in their respective stacking position, can each be supported on one of the cross connectors and / or at least one of the longitudinal beams. This is particularly relevant when no long goods are to be supported on the long pallet. The already existing elements for holding the uprights of the first group in the respective stacking position are advantageously used, so that the total number of components required to create the long pallet is reduced. If the uprights of the first group are each supported on one of the cross connectors and / or at least one of the longitudinal beams, they are also arranged in particular below an upper side of the holding elements. The uprights of the first group, arranged in their stacking position, then have no influence on the height of the long pallet.

[0012] According to a further embodiment of the long pallet, the uprights of the second group, arranged in their respective stacking positions, can each be supported on the upright of the first group, which is opposite the long pallet in the transverse direction and arranged in its stacking position. This is particularly relevant when no long goods are to be supported on the long pallet. Advantageously, the existing elements for holding the uprights of the second group in the respective stacking positions are also used here, so that the total number of components required to create the long pallet is further reduced. If the uprights of the second group are each supported on a upright of the first group, they are still arranged, just like the uprights of the first group, in particular below the upper side of the holding elements. The uprights of the second group, arranged in their stacking positions, then also have no influence on the height of the long pallet.

[0013] According to a further, particularly preferred embodiment of the long pallet, the holding elements each have a preferably plate-shaped holding area on their outer side. The associated upright arranged in the holding position contacts the holding area. The holding area thus forms a stop for the associated upright. The respective upright can be supported outwardly in the transverse direction by means of the holding area. Such a preferably plate-shaped holding area is structurally simple to implement.

[0014] Preferably, at least one of the uprights can be secured to the associated holding element with a locking bolt. When secured, the locking bolt penetrates the upright and the associated holding element. This provides a simple way to prevent the uprights from moving unintentionally out of their holding position when handling long goods using the long pallet. Such locking bolts are easy to install, particularly without tools.

[0015] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the long pallet, a cotter pin comprises the securing bolt, a snap fastener, and a preferably square bracket. The bracket is movably connected to the securing bolt on one side of the securing bolt. The snap fastener is arranged and / or formed on the side of the bracket opposite the movable connection. The snap fastener can be clamped or is clamped to the securing bolt on the side of the securing bolt opposite the movable connection. This also easily protects the securing bolt itself from unwanted loosening from its installed position. The snap fastener can also be clamped to the securing bolt without tools, and the clamp connection can be released again without tools.

[0016] Advantageously, the holding area and / or the securing bolt arranged in the secured state is at a greater distance from the top side of the cross connectors than the pivot axis of the associated upright. This makes it easy to ensure that the upright associated with the holding area is arranged upright in its holding position. An axis of the upright is then aligned substantially perpendicular to the axes of the cross connectors and also the longitudinal connectors. The holding position of the upright is defined by the position of the associated pivot axis and the associated holding area. In particular, the holding area is formed at the upper end of the associated holding element. The respective securing bolt is preferably arranged between the respective pivot axis and the respective holding area.

[0017] According to a further embodiment of the long pallet, the longitudinal beams rest on the cross connectors. Thus, the long pallet can be lifted by handling means arranged between the cross connectors, such as, in particular, the forks of a forklift, and then transported, for example, by such a forklift. With such a long pallet design, such handling means can be easily positioned below the center of gravity of the long pallet.

[0018] Further preferably, a receiving space for receiving the long goods can be formed above an upper side of the cross connectors and between the uprights that can be arranged on opposite long sides of the long pallet. At least two of the cross connectors each have a recess that is particularly facing the receiving space and oriented upwards. One of the longitudinal beams engages in a recess of at least two cross connectors. By means of a long pallet designed in this way, a high level of stability of the long pallet can be achieved. Due to the high level of stability, the long pallet is particularly lightweight. Thus, little material is required to form the long pallet, so that the long pallet can be manufactured particularly economically.The high level of stability is achieved through the clever arrangement of the components relative to one another, namely by arranging at least one of the longitudinal beams in a respective recess of at least two cross-connectors, as this allows for correspondingly high area moments of inertia and section moduli of the long pallet with respect to the loads acting on the long pallet during operation. Furthermore, due to this arrangement, an area of ​​the connections between at least one of the longitudinal beams and at least two cross-connectors is relieved of stress, which further has a positive effect on the stability of the long pallet. The ratio between the permissible weight of the long goods that can be transported using this type of long pallet and the weight of the long pallet itself is particularly high.

[0019] Preferably, at least one reinforcing strut is connected, in particular welded, to at least two uprights arranged on the same long side. Thus, the support of long goods arranged on the long pallet is improved by means of the uprights arranged in the holding positions and the reinforcing strut. In addition, pivoting the uprights between their holding and stacking positions is further simplified, as the number of necessary work steps can be reduced. The uprights connected to the reinforcing strut can then be pivoted simultaneously in just one work step. Preferably, all uprights of one of the long sides of the long pallet are connected to one or more reinforcing struts to form an assembly.Only one work step is then necessary for each long side to pivot all the uprights arranged here from the stacking position to the holding position or from the holding position to the stacking position.

[0020] The stackability of the long pallet is improved if the long pallet has support areas on the underside. The long pallet can be supported by means of the support areas on the holding elements of a second, identical long pallet to form a pallet stack. Using such support areas, several long pallets, especially of the same type, can be stacked on top of each other particularly easily. The support areas then reduce the risk of an upper long pallet slipping off a long pallet arranged below it. Such a pallet stack also has a particularly low height because the uprights are in their stacking positions. The risk of the pallet stack tipping over is thus reduced, and more long pallets can be stacked to form a pallet stack that is still stable.

[0021] According to a further embodiment of the long pallet, a support area is formed with the aid of a catch element and / or a catch angle. By means of such catch elements and / or such catch angles, the stackability of several long pallets is further improved. By means of such catch elements and / or such catch angles, the risk of an upper long pallet slipping off a long pallet arranged underneath is further reduced. By means of a catch angle, in particular, support of the upper long pallet relative to the long pallet arranged underneath can be achieved in only one direction, in particular in a transverse direction of the long pallet. By means of a catch element, in particular, support of the upper long pallet relative to the long pallet arranged underneath can be achieved in two or more directions, in particular in the transverse direction and in the longitudinal direction of the long pallet.In particular, an upper end region of the associated holding element can be completely enclosed by means of a catching element, so that the upper long pallet is supported relative to the long pallet arranged below it in all directions lying in a horizontal plane.

[0022] Preferably, at least one crane eye is connected, in particular welded, to one of the longitudinal beams. By means of such a crane eye, in particular by means of four crane eyes, the long pallet can be suspended, for example, from a crane hook, in particular from four crane hooks, of a crane and transported by the crane. The crane eye is preferably designed as a curved rod and connected, in particular welded, to a longitudinal side of one of the longitudinal beams.

[0023] Particularly preferably, at least one of the cross connectors, one of the uprights, one of the longitudinal beams, and / or one of the reinforcing struts has a substantially rectangular cross-section. Such rectangular cross-sections allow for large contact areas between two components to be connected. Furthermore, components with a rectangular cross-section have high section moduli.

[0024] In particular, at least one of the cross connectors, one of the uprights, one of the longitudinal beams, and / or one of the reinforcing struts is designed as a hollow profile. Such hollow profiles can be manufactured easily and economically, e.g., using an extrusion process. A hollow profile has a hollow space running along the axis of the hollow profile. Compared to a solid profile without such a space, a hollow profile has higher section moduli and thus greater stability with the same amount of material.

[0025] Advantageously, at least one of the cross connectors, one of the uprights, one of the longitudinal beams, one of the retaining elements, one of the securing bolts, one of the linchpins, one of the reinforcing struts, one of the catch elements, one of the catch angles, and / or one of the crane eyes is made of metal, particularly steel. Such components made of metal, particularly steel, are particularly easy to weld, allowing stable connections to be created between the components. Furthermore, steel is readily available and exhibits high stability.

[0026] The long pallet preferably has a longitudinal length of 4 to 8 m. This allows long goods of corresponding length to be transported using the long pallet.

[0027] In the transverse direction, the long pallet preferably has a width of 0.6 to 0.8 m. To keep the overall weight of a loaded long pallet within manageable limits while still fully utilizing the long pallet's storage space, the long pallet is correspondingly shorter in its transverse direction than in its longitudinal direction. The ratio of the long pallet's length to its width is typically between 5 and 14.

[0028] There are numerous possibilities for designing and developing the long pallet for long goods according to the invention. Reference is first made to the claims subordinate to claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the long pallet for long goods according to the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing and the associated description. The drawing shows: Fig. 1a shows a schematic representation of a first embodiment of the long pallet with uprights arranged in their holding positions in a side view, Fig. 1b shows a schematic representation of the front area of ​​the long pallet Fig. 1a with uprights arranged in their stacking positions in a three-dimensional view, Fig. 2a shows a schematic representation of a second embodiment of the long pallet with uprights arranged in their holding positions in a side view, Fig. 2b shows a schematic representation of the end area of ​​the long pallet Fig. 2a with uprights arranged in their stacking positions in a three-dimensional view, Fig. 2c shows a schematic representation of the long pallet Fig. 2a with uprights arranged in their stacking positions in a plan view, Fig. 3a shows a schematic representation of a support of a second group arranged in a holding position in a three-dimensional view essentially on an outer side of the long pallet, Fig. 3b shows a schematic representation of a support of a first group arranged in a holding position in a three-dimensional view essentially on an outer side of the long pallet, Fig. 4a in a schematic representation of a holding element of the long pallet in a three-dimensional view essentially on a long side of the holding element, Fig. 4b shows a schematic representation of a holding element of the long pallet made of Fig. 4a in a three-dimensional view essentially on a long side of the long pallet, which is Fig. 4a is opposite, Fig. 5 in a schematic representation a pallet stack with several long pallets according to Fig. 1a but with uprights arranged in their stacking positions in a side view, Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of a front area of ​​a third embodiment of the long pallet with uprights arranged in their stacking positions in a three-dimensional view, Fig. 7a shows a schematic representation of a support of a second group arranged in a holding position in a three-dimensional view essentially on an outer side of the long pallet Fig. 6, and Fig. 7b shows a schematic representation of a support of a first group arranged in a holding position in a three-dimensional view essentially on an outer side of the long pallet Fig. 6.

[0029] The long pallet 1 for long goods according to Fig. 1a to 2c comprises, among other things, a plurality of cross connectors 2, a plurality of uprights 3 and at least two longitudinal beams 4. The cross connectors 2 are arranged at a distance from one another in a transverse direction Q of the long pallet 1. The longitudinal beams 4 are arranged in a longitudinal direction L of the long pallet 1 and are each connected, in particular welded, to at least two cross connectors 2. In particular, the longitudinal beams 4 extend over the entire length of the long pallet 1 and are each connected, in particular welded, to all cross connectors 2. In particular, the long pallet 1 comprises exactly two longitudinal beams 4, as in particular Fig. 1b, Fig. 2b, Fig. 2c and Fig. Show 6.

[0030] The uprights 3 are each movably connected to the longitudinal beams 4 and / or the cross connectors 2. The uprights 3 can each pivot between a holding position PH and a stacking position PS. The uprights 3 arranged in the holding position PH are each aligned so as to protrude from the longitudinal beams 4 and / or the cross connectors 2. The uprights 3 arranged in the stacking position PS are each aligned essentially parallel to a plane in which the longitudinal beams 4 and / or the cross connectors 2 lie. By essentially, we mean here that a small angle is permissible as long as it is ensured that the upright 3 does not protrude on the underside of the long pallet 1. The pivot axes S of the uprights 3 are preferably parallel to the longitudinal direction L.

[0031] The uprights 3 are each movably connected to holding elements 5 arranged and / or formed on the longitudinal beams 4 and / or the cross connectors 2. According to the embodiments of the long pallet 1 shown here, the holding elements 5 are arranged and / or formed on the longitudinal beams 4, in particular connected, in particular welded, to an upper side of the longitudinal beams 4. When the uprights 3 are arranged in the stacking positions PS, the upper side of the long pallet 1 is formed by the upper side of the holding elements 5, as in particular Fig. 1b, Fig. 2b and Fig. 6. When the uprights 3 are arranged in the holding positions PH, the upper side of the long pallet 1 is formed by the upper side of the uprights 3.

[0032] Uprights 31 of a first group are each arranged in the area of ​​a first longitudinal side LS1 of the long pallet 1, in particular in the area of ​​the first longitudinal side LS1 connected to the associated longitudinal beam 4 and / or cross connector 2 (cf. in particular Fig. 2c). The uprights 31 of the first group are pivotable about a pivot axis S having a first distance A1 from the top side O of the cross connectors 2. Uprights 32 of a second group are each arranged in the region of a second longitudinal side LS2 of the long pallet 1 opposite the first, in particular in the region of the second longitudinal side LS2 connected to the associated longitudinal beam 4 and / or cross connector 2 (cf. in particular Fig. 2c). The uprights 32 of the second group are pivotable about a pivot axis S having a second distance A2 to the top side O of the cross connectors 2. The first distance A1 is smaller than the second distance A2. These different distances A1 and A2 are particularly evident from a comparison of the Fig. 3a and Fig. 3b. The pivot axes S are formed, in particular, by means of bolts penetrating the respective uprights 3, 31, 32 and the associated retaining element 5. Other pivot bearings are also conceivable. Due to the different distances A1 and A2, the uprights 31 of the first group, arranged in their stacking position PS, can be arranged below the uprights 32 of the second group, arranged in their stacking position PS.

[0033] The uprights 31 of the first group arranged in their respective stacking position PS can each be supported on one of the cross connectors 2 and / or at least one of the longitudinal beams 4. According to Fig. 2b, the uprights 31 of the first group, one of which is shown here, rest on the associated cross-connectors 2 and contact the top side O of the cross-connectors 2.

[0034] The uprights 32 of the second group arranged in their respective stacking position PS can each be supported on the upright 31 of the first group arranged in its stacking position PS, which is opposite in the transverse direction Q of the long pallet 1, as in particular Fig. 1b, Fig. 2b and Fig. 6. Thus, the uprights 31 of the first group and the uprights 32 of the second group can be arranged one above the other in a particularly space-saving manner.

[0035] The holding elements 5 each have a preferably plate-shaped holding area 6 on their outer side. The associated upright 3, 31, 32 arranged in the holding position PH contacts according to Fig. 1a, Fig. 2a, 3a, 3b, 7a, and 7b form the holding area 6. Preferably, the holding elements 5 each comprise two plates spaced apart from one another and oriented perpendicularly to the holding area 6, by means of which the holding element 5 is connected to the associated longitudinal member 4 and / or cross connector 2. These connections are preferably reinforced by corresponding reinforcing plates, which are connected, in particular welded, to both the aforementioned plates and the longitudinal members 4 and / or cross connectors 2.

[0036] At least one of the uprights 3, 31, 32 can be secured to the associated holding element 5 with a securing bolt 7, wherein the securing bolt 7 penetrates the uprights 3, 31, 32 and the associated holding element 5 in the secured state (cf. Fig. 1a, Fig. 2a, Fig. 3a and Fig. 3b). The holding element 5 and the uprights 3, 31, 32 each have a through-hole for receiving the respective securing bolt 7, which are aligned with each other when the upright 3, 31, 32 is moved into its holding position HP. The uprights 3, 31, 32 can be supported by the securing bolts 7 in their holding positions HP, thus preventing movement of the uprights 3, 31, 32 from the respective holding position HP. However, other securing mechanisms are also conceivable; for example, the upright 3, 31, 32 could be or become clamped to the associated holding element 5.

[0037] A linch pin 8 has according to Fig. 4a and Fig. 4b, the securing bolt 7 as well as a snap lock 81 and a preferably square bracket 82. The bracket 82 is movably connected to the securing bolt 7 on one side, which in Fig. 4a. The snap closure 81 is arranged and / or formed on the side of the bracket 82 opposite the movable connection, which is shown in Fig. 4b. The snap-in closure 81 can be clamped or is clamped to the securing bolt 7 on the side of the securing bolt 7 opposite the movable connection. After the securing bolt 7 has been pushed through the post 3, 31, 32 and the holding element 5, the snap-in closure 81 can be slipped over an end of the securing bolt 7 opposite the movable connection or can be clamped to this end. This end of the securing bolt 7 opposite the movable connection accordingly protrudes from the post 3, 31, 32. Other securing mechanisms for the securing bolt 7 to prevent unwanted release of the securing bolt 7 from the secured position are conceivable. For example, the securing bolt could be locked in the secured state by means of a wing nut.

[0038] The holding area 6 and / or the securing bolt 7 arranged in the secured state has a greater distance to the upper side O of the cross connectors 2 than the pivot axis S of the associated upright 3, 31, 32, as in particular Fig. 1b and Fig. Show 2b.

[0039] The longitudinal members 4 are located according to Fig. 1a to 2c on the cross connectors 2. In particular, the longitudinal beams 4 are connected, in particular welded, to an upper side O of the cross connectors 2.

[0040] A receiving space 9 for receiving the long goods can be formed above the upper side O of the cross connectors 2 and between the uprights 3, 31, 32 arranged on opposite longitudinal sides LS1, LS2 of the long pallet 1. The receiving space 9 is particularly designed when all uprights 3, 31, 32 are in their holding positions HP.

[0041] According to Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b, at least two of the cross-connectors 2 each have a recess facing the receiving space 9 and directed upwards, wherein one of the longitudinal beams 4 engages in a respective recess of at least two cross-connectors 2. This longitudinal beam 4 is then arranged completely in the respective recesses and does not protrude into the receiving space 9 opposite the cross-connectors 2. The upper side O of the cross-connectors 2 then has steps corresponding to the recesses. According to Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b, two floor longitudinal beams are arranged parallel to the longitudinal beams 4 and below the cross connectors 2 in a longitudinal direction L of the long pallet 1 and are connected, in particular welded, to the underside of the long pallet 1 by at least two cross connectors 2 each. Fig. 1a and Fig. 1b, the cross connectors 2 have a flat surface O.

[0042] At least one reinforcing strut 10 is connected, in particular welded, to at least two uprights 31 or 32 arranged on the same longitudinal side LS1 or LS2. In the view from Fig. 1a or 2a is an assembly 11 for one of the long sides LS1, LS2 of the long pallet 1 with in particular three (cf. Fig. 1a) or seven (cf. Fig. 2a) uprights 31 or 32 and one or more reinforcing struts 10 connecting these uprights 31 or 32. This assembly 11 is then pivotable together. The reinforcing strut 10 is according to Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b is designed as a handrail, which is arranged in the longitudinal direction L of the long pallet 1 and extends, in particular, over the entire length of the long pallet 1. Such handrails are connected, in particular welded, to the uprights 31 or 32 at the ends of the uprights 31 or 32 facing away from the longitudinal beams 1.

[0043] The long pallet 1 has support areas 12 on its underside. The long pallet 1 is fixed by means of the support areas 12 to the holding elements 5 of a second, identical long pallet 1 to form a Fig. 5 shown pallet stack 13 can be supported. Fig. Figure 5 shows three long pallets 1 stacked one above the other. The elements required to support the long pallets 1 are provided with reference symbols only on the side of the long pallets 1 shown here on the right.

[0044] At least one support area 12 is in accordance with Fig. 1a and Fig. 5 is formed by means of a catch element 14 and / or a catch angle. In particular, a catch element 14 is arranged in each end region of each longitudinal beam 4, so that the long pallet 1 preferably has a total of four catch elements 14, wherein Fig. 1a and Fig. 5 Due to the perspective, two catch elements 14 are visible per long pallet 1.

[0045] The catch elements 14 have at least two side walls, wherein the side walls are arranged at an angle of 40° to 80°, in particular 60°, from the underside of the longitudinal members 4. Thus, a retaining element 5 can be centered in the catch element 14, or a corresponding offset of the retaining elements 5 relative to the catch elements 14 can be compensated for by the angled side walls.

[0046] At least one crane eye 15 is connected, in particular welded, to one of the longitudinal beams 4. In particular, the crane eye 15 is designed as a bent rod and is connected, in particular welded, to a longitudinal side of one of the longitudinal beams 4, wherein the bent rod protrudes beyond the upper side of the longitudinal beam 4 to form the crane eye 15. However, the crane eye could also be formed on an eyebolt connected to the longitudinal beam.

[0047] In Fig. 6, Fig. 7a and Fig. Figure 7b shows a further embodiment of the long pallet 1, in particular the holding elements 5 of which are designed differently than the long pallets 1 described above. Here, too, the pivot axes S are formed by bolts penetrating the respective uprights 3, 31, 32 and the associated holding element 5. The holding elements 5 each have two spaced-apart plates oriented perpendicular to the holding area 6, by means of which the holding element 5 is connected to the associated longitudinal member 4 and / or cross connector 2. The bolt forming the pivot axis S penetrates these two plates in the region of a vertically oriented elongated hole 16 made in the respective plate. The plates each have an upwardly open indentation 17 on their upper side for the securing bolt 7.The securing bolts 7 are preferably firmly connected to the respective upright 3, 31, 32, in particular are not held axially movable relative to the respective upright 3, 31, 32. The holding elements 5 furthermore each have a upright support 18 resting on the respective longitudinal member 4 and / or connected to the respective longitudinal member 4. The uprights 3, 31, 32 then contact the respective upright support 18 in their holding position HP, so that a force acting on the uprights 3, 31, 32 from above can be introduced directly into the longitudinal members 4, in particular not via the bolts forming the pivot axis S. The long pallets 1 are therefore also suitable for stacking a plurality of loaded long pallets 1 on top of one another with the uprights 3, 31, 32 in their holding positions HP. Fig. 6, Fig. 7a and Fig.7b In order to move the uprights 3, 31, 32 from the respective holding position HP to the respective stacking position PS, the respective upright 3, 31, 32 is first lifted until the securing bolt 7 has been moved out of the corresponding indentations 17. Then the upright 3, 31, 32 is pivoted, whereby the bolt forming the pivot axis S is located in the upper area of ​​the corresponding elongated holes 16, at least at the beginning of the pivoting movement. When the upright 3, 31, 32 is arranged in its stacking position PS, the bolt forming the pivot axis S is located in the lower area of ​​the corresponding elongated holes 16. The movement of the uprights 3, 31, 32 from the respective stacking position PS to the respective holding position HP takes place analogously in the reverse way.The upright supports 18 for the uprights 32 of the second group have a greater height than the upright supports 18 for the uprights 31 of the first group, which is accompanied by a corresponding positioning of the elongated holes 16, so that the uprights 32 of the second group can be arranged in their stacking positions PS above the uprights 31 of the first group in their stacking positions PS.

[0048] At least one of the cross connectors 2, one of the uprights 3, 31, 32, one of the longitudinal beams 4, and / or one of the reinforcing struts 10 has a substantially rectangular cross-section. Alternatively, other cross-sectional shapes could also be used, such as T-shaped cross-sections, I-shaped cross-sections, or even oval cross-sections.

[0049] At least one of the cross connectors 2, one of the uprights 3, 31, 32, one of the longitudinal beams 4, and / or one of the reinforcing struts 10 is designed as a hollow profile. The use of solid profiles is also conceivable.

[0050] At least one of the cross connectors 2, one of the uprights 3, 31, 32, one of the longitudinal beams 4, one of the retaining elements 5, one of the securing bolts 7, one of the linchpins 8, one of the reinforcing struts 10, one of the arresting elements 14, one of the arresting angles, and / or one of the crane eyes 15 is made of metal, in particular steel. Metal, in particular steel, is easily weldable. The permanent, immovable connections described above are therefore designed, in particular, as welded connections. In particular, all permanent, immovable connections can be designed as welded connections, or a mixture of different permanent, immovable connection types can be used.

[0051] As an alternative to permanent welding, the components can also be connected using bolted or riveted joints. It is conceivable that the uprights 3 could be reinforced with welded reinforcement plates to increase their stability.

[0052] The long pallet 1 has a length of 4 to 8 m in the longitudinal direction L. The long pallet 1 has an extension of 0.6 to 0.8 m in the transverse direction Q.

[0053] The number of component types described for long pallet 1 is chosen as an example. For stability reasons, more or fewer of the described components of a component type can be used. Certain component types, such as the reinforcement struts 10, the catch elements 14, and / or the crane eyes 20, can also be omitted entirely.

[0054] For transporting the long pallet 1, for example, a fork of a cable stacker can be positioned first between the cross connectors 2, in particular from one of the long sides LS1, LS2 of the long pallet 1, wherein the long pallet 1 can subsequently be lifted by means of the fork of the cable stacker. List of reference symbols 1 long pallet 2 cross connectors 3 stayers 31 stayers of a first group 32 stayers of a second group 4 longitudinal members 5 holding elements 6 Holding area 7 locking bolts 8 lynch pin 81 Snap lock 82 brackets 9 Recording room 10 reinforcement strut 11 Assembly 12 Support area 13 pallet stacks 14 Catch element 15 crane eye 16 slot 17 Indentation 18 Post support Q transverse direction L longitudinal direction PH holding position PS stacking position LS1 first long side of the long pallet 1 LS2 second long side of the long pallet 1 A1 first distance A2 second distance S swivel axis O Top of the cross connectors 2

Claims

[1] Long pallet (1) for long goods, with several cross connectors (2), several uprights (3) and at least two longitudinal beams (4), wherein the cross connectors (2) are arranged at a distance from one another in a transverse direction (Q) of the long pallet (1), wherein the longitudinal beams (4) are arranged in a longitudinal direction (L) of the long pallet (1) and are each connected, in particular welded, to at least two cross connectors (2), characterized byin that the uprights (3) are each movably connected to the longitudinal beams (4) and / or the cross connectors (2), wherein the uprights (3) are each pivotable between a holding position (PH) and a stacking position (PS), wherein the uprights (3) arranged in the holding position (PH) are each aligned so as to project upwards from the longitudinal beams (4) and / or the cross connectors (2), and wherein the uprights (3) arranged in the stacking position (PS) are each aligned substantially parallel to a plane in which the longitudinal beams (4) and / or the cross connectors (2) lie. [2] Long pallet (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the uprights (3) are each movably connected to holding elements (5) arranged and / or formed on the longitudinal beams (4) and / or the cross connectors (2). [3] Long pallet (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized byin that uprights (31) of a first group are each arranged in the region of a first longitudinal side (LS1) of the long pallet (1), wherein the uprights (31) of the first group are pivotable about a pivot axis (S) having a first distance (A1) from the upper side (O) of the cross connectors (2), wherein uprights (32) of a second group are each arranged in the region of a second longitudinal side (LS2) of the long pallet (1) opposite the first, wherein the uprights (32) of the second group are pivotable about a pivot axis (S) having a second distance (A2) from the upper side (O) of the cross connectors (2), wherein the first distance (A1) is smaller than the second distance (A2). [4] Long pallet (1) according to claim 3, characterized by that the uprights (31) of the first group arranged in their respective stacking position (PS) can each be supported on one of the cross connectors (2) and / or at least one of the longitudinal beams (4). [5] Long pallet (1) according to claim 4, characterized bythat the uprights (32) of the second group arranged in their respective stacking position (PS) can each be supported on the upright (31) of the first group which is opposite in the transverse direction (Q) of the long pallet (1) and arranged in its stacking position (PS). [6] Long pallet (1) according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized by that the holding elements (5) each have a preferably plate-shaped holding area (6) on their outer side, wherein the associated upright (3, 31, 32) arranged in the holding position (PH) contacts the holding area (6). [7] Long pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one of the uprights (3, 31, 32) can be secured to the associated holding element (5) with a securing bolt (7), wherein the securing bolt (7) penetrates the upright (3, 31, 32) and the associated holding element (5) in the secured state. [8] Long pallet (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized byin that a cotter pin (8) has the securing bolt (7) as well as a snap-in closure (81) and a preferably square bracket (82), wherein the bracket (82) is movably connected to the securing bolt (7) on one side of the securing bolt (7), wherein the snap-in closure (81) is arranged and / or formed on the side of the bracket (82) opposite the movable connection, wherein the snap-in closure (81) is clampable or is clamped to the securing bolt (7) on the side of the securing bolt (7) opposite the movable connection. [9] Long pallet (1) according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized by that the holding area (6) and / or the securing bolt (7) arranged in the secured state has a greater distance from the upper side (O) of the cross connectors (2) than the pivot axis (S) of the associated upright (3, 31, 32). [10] Long pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the longitudinal beams (4) rest on the cross connectors (2). [11] Long pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a receiving space (9) for receiving the long goods can be formed above an upper side (O) of the cross connectors (2) and between the uprights (3, 31, 32) which can be arranged so as to rise up on opposite longitudinal sides (LS1, LS2) of the long pallet (1), wherein at least two of the cross connectors (2) each have a recess which in particular faces the receiving space (9) and is oriented upwards, wherein one of the longitudinal beams (4) engages in a recess in each case of at least two cross connectors (2). [12] Long pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one reinforcing strut (10) is connected, in particular welded, to at least two uprights (31 or 32) which can be arranged so as to rise up on the same of the longitudinal sides (LS1 or LS2). [13] Long pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the long pallet (1) has support areas (12) on the underside, wherein the long pallet (1) can be supported by means of the support areas (12) on the holding elements (5) of a second, identical long pallet (1) to form a pallet stack (13). [14] Long pallet (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized by that at least one support area (12) is formed with the aid of a catching element (14) and / or a catching angle. [15] Long pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one crane eye (15) is connected, in particular welded, to one of the longitudinal beams (4). [16] Long pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat at least one of the cross connectors (2), one of the uprights (3, 31, 32), one of the longitudinal beams (4) and / or one of the reinforcing struts (10) has a substantially rectangular cross-section. [17] Long pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one of the cross connectors (2), one of the uprights (3, 31, 32), one of the longitudinal beams (4) and / or one of the reinforcing struts (10) is designed as a hollow profile. [18] Long pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one of the cross connectors (2), one of the uprights (3, 31, 32), one of the longitudinal beams (4), one of the holding elements (5), one of the securing bolts (7), one of the lynch pins (8), one of the reinforcing struts (10), one of the catching elements (14), one of the catching angles and / or one of the crane eyes (15) is made of metal, in particular steel. [19] Long pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the long pallet (1) has a length of 4 to 8 m in the longitudinal direction (L). [20] Long pallet (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the long pallet (1) has an extension of 0.6 to 0.8 m in the transverse direction (Q).

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