Storage device

Abstract

Storage device (1) which has in its central area a storage area (2) with a trough-shaped cross-section for receiving objects, with recesses (5) on side areas (3) which serve as receiving elements for retaining elements (6) that can be inserted into the recesses (5) as separate elements, wherein the side areas (3) are formed by hollow bodies (4, 4'), the recesses (5) being the hollow bodies (4, 4'), wherein the hollow bodies (4, 4') have side walls (7) located at their respective recesses (5) in the hollow body (4, 4') surrounding the respective recesses (5) as a guide for the retaining elements (6), and wherein the side walls (7) form at least partially outer surfaces of a filling (8) of the hollow bodies (4, 4') with a casting material.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a storage device which has in its central area a storage area with a trough-shaped cross-section for receiving radially symmetrical objects, such as coils, and recesses on side areas, for example arranged on long sides, which serve as a receiving point for holding elements that can be inserted into the recesses, wherein the side areas are formed by a hollow body and the recesses are those of the hollow body.

[0002] Storage devices, especially for coils, have been known for a long time and are used in various designs. The storage device, with its trough-shaped cross-section, is generally made of metal, plastic, or metal with an elastic plastic layer, thus ensuring the safe storage of coils. The dimensions of the storage device can be adapted to the items being stored, enabling reliable storage that corresponds to the diameter of the items.

[0003] In the case of the recesses located on the side areas, which are arranged as an example on long sides and which serve as a receptacle for retaining elements that can be inserted into the recesses, wherein the side areas are formed by a hollow body and the recesses are those of the hollow body, it has been shown that the insertable retaining elements often jam when inserted, since they only receive guidance through one or two walls of the hollow body.

[0004] To improve guidance, welded pipe segments were inserted into the hollow body, forming the side walls of the respective recess. A disadvantage of this design is that such pipe segments often have a weld seam on the inside, which must be removed to ensure easy insertion in transition or clearance fits.

[0005] The task is therefore to further develop a known storage device and to optimize the insertion of the retaining elements into the storage device, thus ensuring improved guidance of the retaining elements.

[0006] This problem is solved according to the invention by the features of claim 1, wherein the dependent claims include further embodiments of this solution according to the invention.

[0007] A storage device, which in its central area has a storage area with a trough-shaped cross-section for receiving objects, for example radially symmetrical objects, has side areas with recesses on the side areas, which serve as receiving points for holding elements that can be inserted into the recesses as separate elements.

[0008] The side sections are formed by hollow bodies, preferably by at least one hollow body located on each of the long sides of the storage device. The hollow bodies are, for example, formed in the form of a tube with a radially symmetrical or substantially rectangular cross-section. The recesses are those of the hollow bodies, namely those of their respective walls. Furthermore, the respective hollow bodies have side walls located at their respective recesses within the hollow body, surrounding the respective recesses, which serve as guides for the insertable retaining elements. According to the invention, the side walls are at least partially outer surfaces of a filling of the hollow bodies with a casting material. Within the scope of the invention, outer surfaces of the filling are those surfaces that come into operative contact with retaining elements and can thus serve as guides.

[0009] The side walls can fully or partially abut the edges of the respective recesses. If so, the side walls extend at an angle, preferably at right angles, to a lateral surface of the hollow bodies towards an interior of the hollow bodies. They thus form the guide for the retaining elements, which replaces the guidance provided by the previously welded-in pipe segments.

[0010] According to the invention, the side walls are formed at least partially by the outer surfaces of a filling of the hollow bodies with a casting material. The hollow bodies are partially filled with the casting material, with the unfilled areas of the hollow bodies forming the guide. The side walls of the respective recesses created by the partial filling thus form the guide for the insertable retaining elements.

[0011] The casting material can be a plastic, in particular an elastomer, but also another suitable material, such as a mineral casting material with which the hollow bodies are at least partially filled.

[0012] As explained, guidance is ensured by the side walls surrounding the recess, which are formed due to the partial filling of the hollow bodies with the casting material and have no seams, such as welds, which could impair the proper use.

[0013] The recesses in the hollow bodies are arranged in a known manner, for example, aligned along the long sides of the hollow bodies. The recesses can be arranged at regular intervals from one another.

[0014] It is also possible that the side walls have a tunnel-like connection to each other on the bottom side, in the form of a further recess in the filling to adjacent side walls. This serves to drain or distribute liquids in the respective guides of the storage device.

[0015] The storage device can be used to hold various items to be stored, for example, for storing coils.

[0016] The invention is further explained below with reference to an exemplary embodiment and the figures. This will reveal further advantages, features, and embodiments of the invention.

[0017] They show: Fig. 1 A schematic representation of a storage device with inserted holding elements in oblique perspective, Fig. 2 A schematic representation of the storage device with two inserted retaining elements in side view, short side, Fig. 3 A schematic representation of a section of the storage device as a side area with a holding element.

[0018] In the exemplary embodiment, a storage device 1 in the form of a coil storage unit is described, Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3, which is constructed in a known manner. It has in its central area a storage compartment 2 with a trough-shaped cross-section for receiving coils. The storage compartment 1 also has side areas 3 with recesses 5 on the side areas 3, which serve as receptacles for retaining elements 6 that can be inserted into the recesses 5. The retaining elements 6 are separate elements that additionally support the storage of the coils.

[0019] The side sections 3 of the storage device 1 are each formed by two hollow bodies 4, 4'. The hollow bodies 4, 4' are arranged on the long sides of the storage device 1. In the exemplary embodiment, the hollow bodies 4, 4' are designed as a steel tube with a substantially rectangular cross-section. The hollow bodies 4, 4' have several recesses 5. These are openings through their respective walls. Furthermore, the two hollow bodies 4, 4' have side walls 7 located at their respective recesses 5 within the hollow body 4, 4', surrounding the respective recesses 5. These side walls serve to guide the insertable or in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3 already inserted retaining elements 6 serve.

[0020] In this embodiment, the side walls 7 are formed by the outer surfaces of a filling 8 of the hollow bodies 4, 4' with a casting material. The two hollow bodies 4, 4' are partially filled with the casting material, with the unfilled areas of the hollow bodies 4, 4' forming the guide. The side walls 7 of the respective recesses 5, created by the partial filling, thus form the guide for the insertable retaining elements 6, which replace the guide provided by the previously welded-in pipe segments. In this embodiment, the casting material is an elastomer.

[0021] In the exemplary embodiment, the side walls 7 adjoin edges 9 of the respective recesses 5. They extend perpendicular to a respective lateral surface 10 of the two hollow bodies 4, 4' in the direction of an interior space of the hollow bodies 4, 4'.

[0022] The storage device 1 thus created has an optimized guide for the retaining elements 6 that can be inserted into the storage device 1. Reference symbol list 1 storage device 2 Storage 3 page areas 4 hollow bodies 5 exceptions 6 retaining elements 7 side walls 8 filling 9 edges 10 Surface area

Claims

Storage device (1) which has in its central area a storage area (2) with a trough-shaped cross-section for receiving objects, with recesses (5) on side areas (3) which serve as receiving elements for retaining elements (6) that can be inserted into the recesses (5) as separate elements, wherein the side areas (3) are formed by hollow bodies (4, 4'), the recesses (5) being the hollow bodies (4, 4'), wherein the hollow bodies (4, 4') have side walls (7) located at their respective recesses (5) in the hollow body (4, 4') surrounding the respective recesses (5) as a guide for the retaining elements (6), and wherein the side walls (7) form at least partially outer surfaces of a filling (8) of the hollow bodies (4, 4') with a casting material. Storage device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the side walls (7) fully or partially connect to edges (9) of the respective recesses (5) and the side walls (7) extend at an angle, preferably at right angles, to a lateral surface (10) of the hollow bodies (4, 4') in the direction of an interior of the hollow bodies (4, 4'). Storage device (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the hollow bodies (4, 4') are partially filled with the casting material, and unfilled areas of the hollow bodies (4, 4') form the guide. Storage device (1) according to one of claims 1 or 3, wherein the side walls (7) each have a tunnel-like connection on the bottom side in the form of a further recess of the filling (8) to adjacent side walls (7). Storage device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the casting material is a plastic. Storage device (1) according to claim 5, wherein the plastic is an elastomer. Storage device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the storage device (1) serves to receive coils.

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