Load carrier strap tensioning device, load carrier equipped with it, stake prepared for it, and use

Abstract

Load carrier strap tensioning device (10) configured for securing a load (1) by means of a load carrier (20), in particular a metallic load carrier, by means of at least one strap (3), comprising at least one stanchion (13) connectable to the load carrier, in particular a positive-locking coupling point, and comprising at least one, advantageously at least two, attachment points (15) provided on or coupling to the load carrier; characterized in that the at least one stanchion defines a strap deflection bridge (17) or at least its relative position to the stanchion, wherein the strap deflection bridge is configured and positioned / positionable to deflect or guide the strap while tensioned on the stanchion.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present invention relates to a load carrier strap tensioning device for securing a load (in particular general cargo) by means of a load carrier, in particular a metallic one, by means of at least one (tensioning) strap, comprising at least one stanchion connectable to the load carrier, in particular a positive-locking coupling, and comprising at least one, advantageously at least two, attachment points provided on or connectable to the load carrier, which may be provided for the load itself and / or for the at least one strap. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a load carrier configured for such a load carrier strap tensioning device and to a stanchion configured for such a load carrier strap tensioning device. Finally, the present invention also relates to the use of a stanchion for providing a positive-locking alignable support and guide for a strap for securing a load or a (orby means of a) in particular metallic load carrier by means of a belt deflection bridge of a load carrier belt tensioning device. In particular, the invention relates to devices and uses according to the preamble of the respective independent claim. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] When securing cargo arranged on pallet-like load carriers, for example for transport by rail and / or road, tension straps are used in many situations. Such tension straps can easily apply a comparatively large tensile force, which, however, can also be disadvantageous, firstly with regard to point loads at the points of force application, e.g., on the load carrier itself, and secondly with regard to potential pressure points or even damage to the cargo itself.

[0003] According to current technology, load securing, particularly using tension straps, is carried out more or less individually, depending on the design of the load carrier and / or the load itself. While fastening aids are known that can be coupled to one side of a pallet or to predefined lashing points on the load carrier, such force application points cannot yet prevent the tensioning devices from adversely affecting the load itself, in particular causing pressure marks or even damage. Furthermore, the load carrier or pallet itself must also be secured in some way, e.g., on the loading platform of a truck, without affecting the load. Therefore, there is interest in an improved method for using (tension) straps on load carriers in the context of securing loads, for example, for truck transport.

[0004] An example is publication US 5 547 321 A, which describes an eyelet that can be attached in a position between a pallet and a stake, through which tensile forces from straps can be transmitted.

[0005] Based on the current state of the art, there is a clear need for solutions that ensure the secure fastening of loads arranged on a load carrier using strap- or rope-like tensioning devices, while simultaneously minimizing any adverse effects on the load. Furthermore, there is a particular interest in maximum variability, especially given the highly variable design and nature of the loads themselves. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The objective is to provide a device by means of which traction elements acting on load carriers can be used for load securing in a particularly advantageous manner. It is also the objective to design such a device in such a way that the respective load carrier does not require any disadvantageously complex structural modifications with regard to a functional extension intended for load securing.

[0007] This problem is solved by a load carrier strap tensioning device according to claim 1, as well as by a load carrier and a stake, each according to the dependent claim, and by uses according to the dependent use claim. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are explained in the respective dependent claims. The features of the exemplary embodiments described below can be combined with one another unless explicitly stated otherwise.

[0008] A load carrier strap tensioning device is provided, which is designed to secure a load (in particular general cargo) by means of a load carrier, in particular a metallic one, by means of at least one (tensioning) strap, comprising at least one stanchion that can be connected to the load carrier, in particular by means of a positive-locking coupling, and comprising at least one, advantageously at least two, attachment points provided on or coupling to the load carrier; according to the invention, it is proposed that the at least one stanchion defines a strap deflection bridge or at least its relative position to the stanchion, wherein the strap deflection bridge is designed and positioned / positionable to deflect or guide the strap while tensioned on the stanchion.This enables a beneficial symbiosis of variability, minimal additional design effort, and high flexibility, while gently and reliably securing the load using straps or similar tensioning devices. It has been shown that securing the load carrier on a transport platform, such as a truck bed, can be significantly simplified using the strap guide described here, thereby indirectly securing the load itself. The load carrier can be easily secured, for example, on a truck, without having to stretch a tensioning strap over the cargo or the surface of a pallet. These preferably foldable strap guides can be installed on both rigid (corner) posts and pluggable (corner) posts. Optionally, a locking mechanism for each post can be provided, such as a locking device with a sliding bolt.

[0009] The present invention offers the particular advantage that, during load securing, there is no risk of damage to the load due to excessive tensile forces or inadequate force application points; securing a load carrier, and thus the load itself, can be achieved using straps that do not necessarily have to act on the load, but can be quickly and easily guided from an external attachment point, e.g., on a truck bed, over the stanchions. The extent to which these or other straps should act directly or indirectly on the load can be decided on a case-by-case basis, particularly depending on whether, how well, and how reliably the load itself can be attached to the load carrier, e.g., by bolting.

[0010] A load carrier strap tensioning device is understood in particular to be an arrangement of at least one stanchion and any system-specific or external attachment points that can be supported against each other, wherein the attachment points are, for example, provided externally on a truck loading platform, whereby at least some of the attachment points can advantageously, but not necessarily, be provided as part of the load carrier, or optionally be provided in a design that can be coupled to a load carrier, so that the load carrier strap tensioning device can optionally also be designed as a functional scope that can be retrofitted to a load carrier (without having to redesign the load carrier).

[0011] A load carrier is understood to be, in particular, a pallet-like metal carrier for storing and transporting cargo, especially individual items such as an engine, gearbox housing, heat pump, or similar components. Optionally, the upper surface of the load carrier can be designed to be specific to the load, for example, to ensure a positive fit with the load itself, such as by predefining the relative positions and heights of crossbeams and longitudinal beams.

[0012] In this context, a stake is understood to be, in particular, a rod or similar structural support component oriented more or less perpendicular / orthogonally to the base of the load carrier, by means of which it is advantageous to be able to stack several load carriers on top of each other, especially from three or four stakes per load carrier.

[0013] It should be understood that referring to the function of securing a load using a load carrier also synonymously includes referring to the function of securing the load carrier itself. Load carriers without a load must / should also be secured when transported. Even an empty, unloaded load carrier can be advantageously secured using the strap guides described here, in particular by tensioning it on a truck bed.

[0014] Personalized terms, unless explicitly formulated in the neuter gender, may refer to all genders within the context of this disclosure. Any foreign-language expressions or abbreviations used here are standard industry terms and are familiar to those skilled in the art in the respective language. Any synonymous German terms may be redundantly included here for the sake of completeness, or vice versa.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the belt deflection guide projects transversely from the stanchion in its intended arrangement, in particular in a positive-locking support against the outer surface of the stanchion and / or in a positive-locking support against at least one slot contour of the stanchion. This makes it possible to provide an at least approximately horizontally oriented deflection contour by means of the belt deflection guide, in particular in the form of a straight or flat guide, whereby even comparatively wide belts can be guided / deflected and comparatively large forces / moments can be absorbed and transferred to the corresponding stanchion and transmitted into the load carrier.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the strap guide is mounted around a bolt supported by a hollow profile of the stanchion. This provides a particularly simple, robust, and easily variable method of supporting the strap guide on the stanchion, especially with regard to different height positions along the stanchion. For example, several strap guides can be provided at different height positions on the respective stanchion, so that, depending on the dimensions of a load, it can be decided over which strap guide the strap can / should be routed at which height position. This allows, for example, securing a tensile force exerted on the load with only small deflection angles, without causing excessive tension.In other words: The load carrier itself can be tensioned with large tensile forces without this having a detrimental effect on the load; however, with a strap that primarily secures the load carrier itself, such a deflection and guidance can also be carried out by means of the strap deflection bars that the load itself can also be secured, e.g. by setting the height position of at least one strap deflection bar at a height slightly below the highest point of the load arranged on the load carrier.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the strap guide is positioned so high up on the stanchion, towards the free upper end of the stanchion, that even in the transport position, when folded back (i.e., in an almost vertical orientation), the guide ends below the free end of the stanchion. This allows for good utilization of the available height and thus a large space that can be spanned by the corresponding (tensioning) strap, enabling even comparatively large loads to be secured.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the belt guide is mounted on the stanchion so that it can be tilted about an axis, in particular tilted by an angle of at least approximately 90°, and especially tilted from a vertical axis orientation into a positive-locking position (transverse orientation) against a stop defining the intended arrangement, in particular into an at least approximately horizontal orientation of a deflection contour of the guide. This also provides an advantageous symbiosis of usability and functionality on the one hand, and minimized disruptive influences or spatial restrictions on the other. In other words: In a vertical orientation, the belt guide does not interfere at all when handling cargo, especially if the belt guide can be arranged more or less completely within the contour / outline enclosed by the stanchion.

[0019] Advantageously, at least one holding element, in particular a magnet, especially a pot magnet (e.g., a neodymium pot magnet), is provided on the stanchion, particularly in an arrangement slightly above the (tilting) axis of the belt guide bar. This facilitates holding the belt guide bar in at least one of two positions, with the magnet advantageously arranged in the area of ​​one / the stop such that the belt guide bar can be held in position in both a folded and an unfolded position. This also prevents the belt guide bar from rattling or clattering, especially during logistical operations, or from repositioning itself incorrectly when handling the stanchion.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the belt guide can be arranged in a first position, particularly a folded-in position, and in a second (unfolded) position relative to the stanchion according to the intended arrangement, in particular by tilting it about an axis running at least approximately horizontally transversely through the stanchion. This also promotes advantageous ergonomics and allows the belt guide functionality to be activated as needed, namely by manually unfolding or pulling down the belt guide.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the belt guide has an outer contour designed such that, in a first folded position, the belt guide can be positively locked within an area bounded by the cross-sectional contour of the stanchion, and in a second unfolded position, it can be positively locked against the stanchion, particularly when guided in at least one slot. This also facilitates quick and easy handling with minimal effort, especially even more or less blindly without visual contact. In this way, (working) time can also be saved when using the belt guide function.

[0022] According to one embodiment, at least one stanchion has an angular cross-sectional profile, in particular a square profile. This offers further advantages, especially with regard to a predefinable alignment and securing of the alignment of the belt deflection web.

[0023] According to one embodiment, the load carrier has at least one geometrically corresponding shoe for the positive-locking reception of the stanchion. This also facilitates quick manual alignment of the belt deflection bridge or its deflection contour in one of several selectable (intended horizontal) spatial directions, namely by positively locking the stanchion in the shoe in one of, for example, four rotation angle orientations predefined by the outer contour relative to the load carrier.

[0024] According to one embodiment, the at least one stanchion has an angular cross-sectional profile, in particular a square profile, wherein the stanchion can be coupled to the load carrier in a form-fitting and rotationally fixed manner around the vertical axis, such that the strap guide bar can be arranged in a downwardly tilted, intended position in at least two spatial directions, in particular in the horizontal plane. This also facilitates quick handling of the stanchion for aligning the deflection contour, e.g., in the longitudinal or transverse direction, in particular parallel to an edge of the load carrier. In this way, the straps could be attached to several sides of the load carrier and guided over the at least one strap guide bar without twisting, and the applied tensile forces could be cleanly and evenly distributed over a large area.

[0025] According to one embodiment, the load carrier has four corners, each with a shoe for receiving a stanchion, or at which the corresponding stanchion is permanently connected to the load carrier, at least at two or three of the corners. The specific design of a coupling or connection between the load carrier and the stanchion can also be individually specified; for example, it may suffice if only one or two of the four stanchions are couplingable, and the other two stanchions are permanently connected to the load carrier in a predefined manner, either irreversibly or by fasteners such as screw connections that can be released using tools. Overall, however, the belt deflection concept described here can be implemented, activated, and operated without tools, solely based on manual interaction with the load carrier.

[0026] According to one embodiment, several stanchions are provided, each designed as stackable stanchions (stacking stanchions). This ensures compatibility with larger logistical arrangements, e.g., groups of load carriers to be transported together.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the load carrier is stackable, in particular with its underside geometrically corresponding to the positive-locking engagement of the upper end of the corresponding stanchion. This stackability allows for greater flexibility, variability, and scalability. A multiple of strap guides can also be provided on a single stanchion, for example, at least two strap guides alignable in orthogonally oriented horizontal directions. This also increases the variability when securing loads using several load carriers together or several load carriers as such, for example, with straps that secure several load carriers together.

[0028] According to one embodiment, the belt guide is designed as a one-piece, foldable / tiltable unit with a guide shoulder provided at one / the free tiltable end. This further simplifies the handling, especially of the belts, particularly since it prevents the belt from slipping off the guide contour.

[0029] According to one embodiment, the belt guide is mounted around a bolt, in particular a bolt that can be pluggably coupled to the stake. This allows for a comparatively simple design, which can also be easily implemented as a retrofit option for stakes, especially with minimal structural weakening of the stake itself.

[0030] According to one embodiment, at least one stanchion is slotted in one / the tilting plane of the belt guide bar, in particular slotted on both sides, firstly to guide the unfolded belt guide bar and secondly to form a stop (counter-bearing) for supporting forces and moments transmitted to the belt guide bar by means of the belt. Besides good stability, this also enables a particularly elegant functional integration without complex modifications to the stanchion, both in terms of design and manufacturing. Advantageously, a first slot extends towards the upper end of the stanchion, and a second slot is bounded at the top and bottom, in particular by the wall of the (hollow) profile of the stanchion.An upward-tapering slot, extending to the end of the stanchion, allows for a high degree of variability regarding the length of the strap guide, which may need to be adjusted to specific applications. This is particularly true regarding the relative position of the strap to the load or load carrier being secured. The stanchion itself can remain structurally unchanged, even if the length of the strap guide needs to be significantly increased in certain cases.

[0031] A (guide) slot can also extend towards the upper end of the stanchion. Alternatively, the slot can be positioned slightly lower (or the axis for the belt guide support adjusted accordingly), so that the slot ends before the upper (free) end of the stanchion, particularly for maximum stability of the stanchion even when stacked, especially with regard to a good positive fit in the shoe of a load carrier, which is designed to correspond to the contour of the end of the (plug-in) stanchion.

[0032] It should be understood that the strap deflection bridge described here can also be provided at other height positions or in other relative orientations on the respective stanchion. Optionally, several strap deflection bridges, optionally at different height positions, can also be provided on one / the same stanchion, e.g., to accommodate varying sizes / heights of loads or cargoes to be secured.

[0033] According to one embodiment, the belt guide defines a path of movement or a circumferential contour with a curve or a minimum radius of curvature for the belt, in particular with a minimum radius of curvature greater than or equal to 3 mm. This also promotes good force distribution, minimized friction, and gentle, sustainable use of the belts with good safety, especially with the advantage of minimizing the risk of damage to the belt. The minimum radius of curvature can, for example, also be defined by a bolt, whether welded, screwed, or otherwise fastened. Alternatively, a pipe section can also be provided, in particular a pipe section rotatably mounted on an axis, which enables smooth running of the belts, especially under load, and can minimize (sliding) friction.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the load carrier strap tensioning device further comprises a positive-locking pin locking mechanism for securing one or more stanchions in a predefined orientation relative to the load carrier. This also makes it possible to specify a fit for only a single predefined relative orientation or rotational position of the stanchion relative to the load carrier. For example, a force-fit / form-fit locking latch or tab or similar mounting device for receiving a pin / bolt is provided on the load carrier at the corresponding position, particularly in the area of ​​a shoe for the stanchion, and in particular with two bores through which the pin or bolt can be guided. The stanchion can, for example, have a bore on the corresponding side so that the relative rotational orientation of the stanchion relative to the load carrier is predetermined.Thus, the relative orientation of the deflection contour relative to the landing beam can be specified at the design level, thereby preventing incorrect strap arrangements. Alternatively, numbers, markings, or similar identifiers can be provided on the load carrier and stake, although this may be less effective than a positive-lock coupling that requires adherence to a predefined rotational angle.

[0035] The aforementioned problem is also solved by a load carrier comprising a load carrier strap tensioning device according to the present disclosure.

[0036] The aforementioned problem is also solved by a stanchion, in particular a stackable stanchion, which is designed to interact with a load carrier according to the present disclosure, wherein the stanchion supports a / the belt deflection bridge hingeably about an axis oriented at least approximately transversely to the longitudinal axis of the stanchion, wherein the stanchion advantageously has an angular cross-sectional profile and is designed to interact with a positive-locking pin locking mechanism to secure the stanchion in a predefined orientation relative to the load carrier.

[0037] The aforementioned problem is also solved by using a stanchion to provide a positively alignable support and guide for a strap for securing a load by means of a load carrier, in particular a metallic one, by means of a strap deflection bridge of a load carrier strap tensioning device, in particular according to a load carrier strap tensioning device according to the present disclosure, wherein the strap deflection bridge for the intended arrangement by means of the stanchion or movably mounted on the stanchion is alignable relative to the load carrier, in particular tiltable relative to the stanchion, such that a strap acting on the load carrier is guided over the strap deflection bridge and deflected under tension. This allows the aforementioned advantages to be realized, in particular with regard to the advantageously streamlined integration of a wide range of functions onto the load carrier without having to noticeably modify its design.

[0038] Summary: When using (tensioning) straps or, more generally, tensioning devices for securing loads on load carriers, it is not always possible to avoid damaging the load itself through the tensioning devices. A load carrier strap tensioning device is provided for securing a load (especially general cargo) by means of a load carrier, particularly a metallic one, using at least one (tensioning) strap. This device has at least one stanchion that can be connected to the load carrier, in particular by means of a positive-locking coupling, and has at least one, preferably at least two, attachment points provided on or connectable to the load carrier. The at least one stanchion defines a strap deflection bridge, which is designed to deflect or guide the strap while tensioned against the stanchion.In this way, the strap can be guided at predefined deflection points in a predefined relative position to the load, thus maintaining a distance, so that the extent to which, or in which (contact) areas, the strap should act on the load can be specified. A suitably designed load carrier or stake is also provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0039] The invention is described in more detail in the following drawings, whereby reference numerals not explicitly described in a particular drawing are made to the other drawings. They show: Fig. 1A, Fig. 1B, Fig. 1C, Fig. 1D in two perspective views as well as in a side view and a top view a load carrier with implemented load carrier strap tensioning device according to an exemplary embodiment (strap and load not shown); Fig. 2A, Fig. 2B in a side view and a perspective detail view a stanchion with attached belt deflection bridge of a load carrier belt tensioning device according to an embodiment; Fig. 3A, Fig. 3B in a perspective view and in a side view a belt deflection bridge which is set up for storage on a stanchion for providing a load carrier belt tensioning device according to an embodiment; Fig. 4 in a top view a load carrier equipped with a load carrier strap tensioning device according to exemplary embodiments with load positioned on it (straps not shown). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0040] The invention will first be explained with general reference to all reference numerals and figures. Specific features or individual aspects, or aspects of the present invention that are clearly visible / representable in the respective figure, will be addressed individually in connection with that figure.

[0041] A load carrier strap tensioning device 10 is provided, which is designed to secure a load 1 (in particular general cargo) by means of a load carrier 20, in particular a metallic one, by means of at least one (tensioning) strap 3 (or to secure the load carrier itself, e.g.by tensioning on a truck loading platform), comprising at least one stanchion 13 connectable to the load carrier, in particular a positive-locking coupling (preferably in the configuration of a stacking stanchion), and comprising at least one, advantageously at least two, attachment points 15 provided on or connectable to the load carrier, which can be used in particular for the load, but also, for example, for fastening or at least guiding the at least one strap; wherein the at least one stanchion defines a strap deflection bridge 17 or at least its relative position to the stanchion, wherein the strap deflection bridge is designed and positioned / positionable to deflect or guide the strap under tension on the stanchion. Advantageously, the strap deflection bridge is tiltably mounted about an axis, in particular about a (bearing) bolt 18 defining the axis Y17, which is mounted on the stanchion.The axis Y17 advantageously serves to move the belt deflection bridge from a first position S1 (folded in) to a second position S2 (unfolded), namely between transport position (advantageous with at least approximately vertical bridge orientation) and intended arrangement (advantageous with the bridge in an orientation transverse to the stanchion, at least approximately horizontal), wherein the belt deflection bridge can also be held magnetically in at least one of the positions.

[0042] The belt deflection bridge 17 can be supported and guided by the stanchion itself, in particular guided in / through a first slot 13.1 (especially extending to the upper end of the stanchion) and in / through a second slot 13.2, wherein the stanchion can also form a stop 14 or a counter bearing, e.g. through one of the slots.

[0043] The underside 16 of the load carrier is geometrically / constructively advantageously designed such that a preferably form-fitting stacking stanchion receptacle 16a is formed for each stanchion, so that a load carrier can be easily stacked onto the stanchions of a load carrier arranged below.

[0044] The belt deflection bridge 17 advantageously has a guide shoulder 17.1, wherein a deflection contour 17.3 can be formed, for example, by a pipe section or the like connected by a material bond or by a form / force bond, or at least approximately circular or semicircular unit or machine element.

[0045] In each corner 21 of the load carrier 20, a shoe 22 is geometrically / structurally provided for the positive-locking reception of one or more stanchions, into which the stanchion can advantageously be inserted positively, particularly from vertically above. Advantageously, a preferably positive-locking securing device 29, in particular a pin locking device, is provided on each shoe 22 for the respective stanchion, e.g., in the form of a pin that can be moved between two positions and engages in a corresponding bore in the stanchion. Thus, the relative (rotational) position of the stanchion relative to the load carrier can also be predetermined, and thereby indirectly also the intended orientation of the belt deflection bridge 17.

[0046] In structural terms, the load carrier 20 can be constructed from longitudinal beams 23 (e.g. square profiles and / or U-profiles) and transverse beams 25 (e.g. square profiles and / or U-profiles), and on the underside 16 of the load carrier 20, guide / lifting areas 27 can be provided, in particular for forks of a forklift, e.g. provided by screwed or welded sheet metal strips or profiles.

[0047] In geometric terms, the invention can also be described in particular with reference to the following quantities or reference numerals or features: tilting plane E17 and (tilting) angle α17 each relating to the belt deflection web, rounding or minimum radius of curvature R17, circumferential contour U17, defined by belt deflection web or by a machine element (e.g. tube or semi-cylindrical profile) that specifies the radius of curvature.

[0048] The following section explains special features of the invention with reference to individual figures or embodiments.

[0049] In the Fig. Figure 1 shows an example of a load carrier with four stacking stakes, on which a load carrier strap tensioning device 10 according to the present disclosure is implemented. Fig. Figure 1A shows that two of the stanchions are designed as plug-in stanchions with plug / pin locking mechanisms, and the other two stanchions are permanently mounted or can optionally be integrally connected to the load carrier as a single piece. The respective dotted lines indicate a (tensioning) strap 1 or its tensioned state on the strap guide rails projecting transversely from two of the stanchions. One strap is attached to the load carrier itself, and the other is led away from the load carrier to, for example, fastening devices of a truck cargo floor (not shown). It should therefore be understood that the fastening devices shown can also be used to secure the load to the load carrier, and thus do not necessarily have to be used for the straps. Fig. In 1A, the first position S1 (folded in) is indicated on one of the stanchions by the checkered schematic rectangle / parallelogram representing the belt guide, while the second position S2 (unfolded) is actually shown. Fig. 1B shows the second slot 13.2 provided in the upper area of ​​the respective stanchion, by means of which a stop (counter bearing) 14 for a folded-out arm of the belt guide bar can also be formed, as in Fig. 2A is clearly visible. Fig. In addition, the spatial axes x, y, z are illustrated in Figure 1B, where in the coordinate system shown the longitudinal direction or longitudinal axis x corresponds to the longitudinal extent of the longitudinal beams of the load carrier, and the transverse direction / transverse axis y corresponds to the extent direction of the transverse beams of the load carrier, and the vertical axis z corresponds, at least in the embodiment shown, to the intended orientation of the longitudinal axis of the respective stanchion or the vertical direction perpendicular to the xy-plane.

[0050] In Fig. 1C is in addition to the Fig. 1A, Fig. 1B indicates a load 1 covering the load carrier. The respective fastening point 15 can optionally be provided for the load and / or for a tensioning strap (whereby the respective load carrier does not necessarily have to be equipped with such fastening points); optionally, the tensioning strap can also be led around the bottom of the load carrier. The reference numeral "D" indicates sealing areas D between the load carrier and the load, whereby the sealing areas D can include sealing materials on the part of the load and / or the load carrier or can also consist of a geometrically-constructive coordination of the adjacent components. Fig. Figure 1D shows the pin securing device 29 in detail, comprising a pin 29.1 mounted on a bracket 29.2 and fastening means 29.3, which fix the bracket to the load carrier. The pin is advantageously inserted from the inside out, in the transverse direction y. The stanchion can advantageously be secured in only a single predefined rotational angle orientation relative to the shoe, so that the intended orientation of the effective axis of the belt deflection bridge is or can be predefined indirectly via the securing device 29.

[0051] In the Fig. Figure 2 shows details of the mounting of the belt deflection bridge on the respective stanchion with reference to an advantageous embodiment. Fig. 2A shows an upper end of the stanchion with a belt deflection bridge arranged in this upper area and tiltable / foldable around a bolt, in particular around a (tilting) angle α17 in the range of 90°. Fig. 2A also indicates retaining means 19 (in particular a magnet) for holding the belt guide rail in a folded-up transport position. The in Fig. The bolt arrangement 18 shown in 2B, arranged along the axis Y17, also includes a cotter pin locking device 18.1 and a washer 18.2.

[0052] In the Fig. Figure 3 shows an embodiment of a one-piece integral belt deflection guide. The deflection contour 17.3, formed, for example, by a pipe section or solid shaft section, can, for example, be welded and bounded on both sides by a guide shoulder 17.1. Fig. Figure 3A shows the deflection contour 17.3, which has an at least approximately cylindrical circumferential surface and can, for example, also be formed by a hollow shaft (tube) that can be screwed to the structurally load-bearing, advantageously robust, one-piece base body. However, the completely one-piece design is preferred, in particular with a welded deflection contour 17.3. Fig. Figure 3B shows the tilting axis Y17, which can be defined by a bolt or by the bore visible here. The belt guide bar can advantageously be tilted back and forth between two positions, whereby in one position one arm of the belt guide bar strikes against a counter bearing of the stanchion, and in the other position the belt guide bar can be held on the stanchion by a holding means such as a magnet, particularly when folded vertically upwards.

[0053] In Fig.Figure 4 shows the load carrier strap tensioning device 10 with the stakes 13 provided on the load carrier 20 and a load 1. Reference symbol list 1 load, especially general cargo 3 (tension) straps 10 Load carrier strap tensioning device 13 stakes, preferably in the form of stacking stakes 13.1 first slot, especially tapering towards the upper end of the stake 13.2 second slot 14 Stop (counter bearing) 15 Attachment points for cargo and / or straps 16 Underside of the charge carrier 16a Stacking stake receptacle 17 Belt guide 17.1 Leading shoulder 17.3 Deflection contour 18 bolt arrangement 18.1 Cotter pin locking device 18.2 disc 19 Holding devices, in particular magnets 20 load carriers 21 Corner of the load carrier 22. Shoe for form-fitting reception of a / the stake 23 longitudinal beams, e.g. square profile and / or U-profile 25 crossbeams, e.g. square profile and / or U-profile 27 Guide / lifting area, especially for the forks of a forklift truck 29 positive locking pins for stanchions 29.1, 29.2 Pen, clip 29.3 Fasteners D Sealing area E17, α17 tilt plane, (tilt) angle R17 rounding, minimum radius of curvature S1, S2 first position (folded in), second position (unfolded) U17 Circumferential contour, defined by belt guide rail Y17 Axis for moving the belt guide bar from the first to the second position x, y, z Longitudinal direction / longitudinal axis, Transverse direction / transverse axis, Vertical axis QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Load carrier strap tensioning device (10) designed to secure a load (1) by means of a load carrier (20) in particular a metallic load carrier by means of at least one strap (3), having at least one stake (13) connectable to the load carrier, in particular a positive-locking coupling, and having at least one, advantageously at least two, attachment points (15) provided on or coupling to the load carrier; characterized by , that at least one stanchion defines a belt deflection bridge (17) or at least its relative position to the stanchion, wherein the belt deflection bridge is set up and positioned / positionable to deflect or guide the belt under tension on the stanchion. [2] Load carrier strap tensioning device according to claim 1, wherein the strap deflection web projects transversely from the stanchion in the intended arrangement; and / or wherein the strap deflection web is mounted around a bolt supported on a hollow profile of the stanchion. [3] Load carrier strap tensioning device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the strap deflection bridge is tiltable about an axis on the stanchion, in particular tiltable about an angle of at least approximately 90°, in particular tiltable from vertical axis alignment into a positive locking position (transverse alignment) against a stop defining the intended arrangement; and / or wherein the strap deflection bridge can be arranged in a first position, in particular a folded-in position, and in a second position according to the intended arrangement relative to the stanchion, in particular by tilting about an axis extending at least approximately horizontally transversely through the stanchion;and / or wherein the belt guide has an outer contour which is designed such that the belt guide can be positively locked in a first folded position within an area bounded by the cross-sectional contour of the stanchion and can be positively locked against the stanchion in a second unfolded position, in particular in an arrangement guided in at least one slot. [4] Load carrier strap tensioning device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one stanchion has an angular cross-sectional profile, in particular a square profile; and / or wherein the load carrier has at least one geometrically corresponding shoe for the positive locking reception of the stanchion. [5] Load carrier strap tensioning device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one stanchion has an angular cross-sectional profile, in particular a square profile, wherein the stanchion is positively coupled and rotationally fixed about the vertical axis to the load carrier, such that the strap deflection web can be arranged in a downwardly tilted intended arrangement in at least two spatial directions, in particular in each of the horizontal plane. [6] Load carrier strap tensioning device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the load carrier has four corners, at each of which a shoe is provided for receiving a stanchion, or at which the corresponding stanchion is permanently connected to the load carrier, at least at two or three of the corners. [7] Load carrier strap tensioning device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein several stakes are provided, each of which is designed as stackable stakes (stacking stakes); and / or wherein the load carrier is stackable, in particular with the underside of the load carrier geometrically corresponding to the positive locking reception of one / the upper end of the corresponding stake. [8] Load carrier belt tensioning device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the belt deflection bridge is designed as a one-piece foldable / tiltable unit with a guide shoulder provided at one / the free tiltable end. [9] Load carrier strap tensioning device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the strap deflection bridge is mounted around a bolt, in particular around a bolt that can be plugged into the stanchion. [10] Load carrier belt tensioning device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one stanchion is slotted in a / the tilting plane of the belt deflection bridge, in particular slotted on both sides on the one hand to guide the unfolded belt deflection bridge and on the other hand to form a / the stop (counter bearing) to support forces and moments transmitted to the belt deflection bridge by means of the belt. [11] Load carrier belt tensioning device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the belt deflection web defines a movement path or circumferential contour with a rounding or a minimum radius of curvature for the belt, in particular with a minimum radius of curvature greater than or equal to 3 mm. [12] Load carrier strap tensioning device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a positive locking pin locking device for securing one or the stanchion in a predefined orientation relative to the load carrier. [13] Load carrier comprising a load carrier strap tensioning device according to one of the preceding claims. [14] A stake, configured to cooperate with a load carrier according to the preceding claim, wherein the stake supports a / the belt deflection bar foldably about an axis oriented at least approximately transverse to the longitudinal axis of the stake, wherein the stake advantageously has an angular cross-sectional profile and is configured to cooperate with a positive locking pin for securing the stake in a predefined orientation relative to the load carrier. [15] Use of a stanchion for providing a positively alignable support and guide for a strap for securing a load by means of a load carrier, in particular a metallic one, by means of a strap deflection bridge of a load carrier strap tensioning device, in particular according to a load carrier strap tensioning device according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the strap deflection bridge for the intended arrangement by means of the stanchion or movably mounted on the stanchion is alignable relative to the load carrier, in particular tiltable relative to the stanchion, such that a strap acting on the load carrier is guided over the strap deflection bridge and deflected under tension.

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