Device and arrangement for storing and / or transporting shut-off devices

Abstract

Device (1) for storing and / or transporting shut-off devices (2), comprising at least a frame (3) and a plurality of receiving elements (4) attached to the frame (3), wherein the receiving elements (4) are suitable and configured to receive at least a part of a shut-off device (2), characterized in that the receiving elements (4) have an insertion aid (15).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for storing and / or transporting barrier devices, comprising at least a frame and a plurality of receiving elements attached to the frame, wherein the receiving elements are suitable and configured to receive at least a part of a barrier device.

[0002] Barriers are mobile or fixed structures used to spatially delimit, secure, or direct the flow of people and vehicles. They serve to mark hazardous areas, secure work or event spaces, and structure traffic routes. Barriers include, among other things, barriers, construction fences, guideposts, and gate fences. They are primarily used in construction, transportation, and at public events.

[0003] Since the barriers are mostly mobile devices that are used in different locations depending on the situation, there is a need for a way to transport these barriers safely and / or to store them between uses.

[0004] Devices for storing and / or transporting shut-off devices are known in the prior art. The known solutions offer at least a frame and a plurality of receiving elements attached to the frame, which are either suitable for receiving at least part of a shut-off device or onto which part of a shut-off device can be attached. A disadvantage of the known solutions lies in the shape of the receiving elements. The known receiving elements are often tubular and cut to length in an imaginary horizontal plane. If a shut-off device is to be attached to or inserted into the receiving element, the shut-off device quickly slips over the receiving element, and the attachment or insertion fails and must be restarted.Since barriers are usually set up using a large number of barrier devices, and these often need to be set up and taken down, repeatedly attaching the barrier device to the receiving element can result in a significant time expenditure.

[0005] This is where the invention comes in.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to propose a device and an arrangement for storing and / or transporting shut-off devices, which offers a quick and easy way to introduce shut-off devices.

[0007] The object is achieved by a device for storing and / or transporting shut-off devices, comprising at least a frame and a plurality of receiving elements attached to the frame, wherein the receiving elements are suitable and configured to receive at least a part of a shut-off device, characterized in that the receiving elements have an insertion aid.

[0008] The device has the advantage that the insertion aid ensures the precise insertion of a shut-off device on the first attempt. A further advantage is that, by accommodating a portion of the shut-off device—in most cases, part of the base—within the receiving element, different sizes can be accommodated. Whereas in known devices the shut-off device was placed over the receiving element, in this device the shut-off device is held by the receiving element. Therefore, it is possible to insert different sizes within a certain range.

[0009] The frame can be formed by four orthogonally arranged struts, with the four struts enclosing an open inner area. The frame thus shaped provides a stable base to support a variety of barrier devices.

[0010] Preferably, at least two first parallel webs of the frame may have a profile, preferably a C-profile, wherein the profile is open at both ends. The design of two first parallel webs as a profile, particularly a C-profile, has the advantage that the profile encloses an interior space. Since the profile is open at the ends, this allows a lifting tool, such as the forks of a forklift, to engage the openings and lift the entire device.

[0011] Furthermore, it can be provided that at least two second parallel webs of the frame have the majority of the receiving elements. These two second parallel webs are arranged at a 90° angle to the first parallel webs. They serve to form a support for the majority of the receiving elements.

[0012] The device could have two third, parallel webs, arranged parallel to the second webs and attached to the first webs, spanning the inner area of ​​the frame. These third webs could also be designed as C-profiles and open at their ends. This offers the advantage of allowing a lifting tool, such as the forks of a forklift, to engage the openings and lift the entire device. The third webs are rotated 90° relative to the first webs, enabling a lifting tool, such as a forklift, to approach and lift the device from any side. Since the device has a considerable weight when loaded, it is not possible to simply rotate it to provide a suitable point of leverage for a lifting tool.Therefore, it is advantageous if a lifting tool can be attached to all sides.

[0013] It may be designed so that the majority of the receiving elements are tubular in shape. Due to their tubular design, the individual receiving elements enclose the part of the shut-off device similarly to a sleeve, thus providing the shut-off device with a secure base and preventing it from tipping over.

[0014] It may be provided that one end of the receiving elements facing the second webs is materially bonded to the second webs. A materially bonded connection can be, for example, a connection made by welding, gluing, riveting, or soldering.

[0015] It can also be provided that the insertion aid is arranged at an end of the receiving elements facing away from the second ridges.

[0016] Preferably, the insertion aid may have three sections, the first section being formed by an imaginary first horizontal plane and the third section being formed by a second horizontal plane, with the second section connecting the first and third sections. Due to the first and third sections of the insertion aid, the receiving element has a different length in the first section than in the second. In this case, length is understood to be the distance between the end of the receiving element facing the web and the end of the receiving element facing away from the web. In normal use, the insertion aid is positioned at the end of the receiving element facing away from a substrate. In the case of a tubular receiving element, an imaginary center line passes perpendicularly through the receiving element during normal use.The third area of ​​the insertion aid is oriented towards the interior, whereas the first area is located on the side of the receiving element facing away from the interior.

[0017] The device may have eyelets, preferably crane eyes. Besides allowing a lifting tool, such as a forklift, to lift the device, the eyelets, preferably the crane eyes, also provide a means of attaching straps or chains. The ends of the straps or chains can then be attached to a crane, which can then lift the device.

[0018] The frame can be designed to be connected to an attachment for storing the barrier components. To connect the individual barrier devices into a barrier and to securely position them, so-called barrier components are required, such as base plates into which the barrier devices can be inserted. The attachment also allows these barrier components to be safely transported and stored on the device, ensuring they are always readily available with the barrier devices.

[0019] An arrangement for storing and / or transporting barrier devices comprises at least one device according to one of the preceding claims and at least one barrier device, wherein the device is suitable and configured to accommodate at least a part of the barrier device, preferably a foot of the barrier device.

[0020] It may be provided that a number of locking devices can be placed offset from each other on the frame, with each part of a foot of each locking device being able to be inserted into a receiving element by means of the insertion aid.

[0021] Further features and advantages of exemplary embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the drawings. The same reference numerals are used for identical or similar parts and for parts with identical or similar functions. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a top view of a device according to the invention Fig. 2 a sectional view AA of the device from Fig. 1 Fig. 3 a detailed view of area C from Fig. 2 Fig. 4 a detailed view of area B from Fig. 2 Fig. 5 a side view of the recording element Fig. 6 a perspective view of an arrangement according to the invention with a shut-off element Fig. 7 a detailed view of area A from Fig. 6 Fig. 8 a perspective view of an arrangement according to the invention with a plurality of shut-off elements

[0022] It is not necessary for a device 1 according to the invention to have all the features described below. It is also possible for a device 1 according to the invention to have only individual features of an embodiment described below.

[0023] The Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows a device according to the invention. Fig. Figure 1 shows the device in a top view. Fig. 2 shows the device 1 in a sectional view AA.

[0024] The device 1 is suitable for storing and / or transporting shut-off devices 2 and has a frame 3 and a plurality of receiving elements 4 attached to the frame 3. For the sake of clarity, not all receiving elements 4 are labeled with a reference numeral in the figures.

[0025] The frame 3 is formed by four orthogonally arranged webs 5, 6, the four webs 5, 6 enclosing an open inner area 7. In the Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 8 shows that two first parallel webs 5 of the frame 3 have a profile 8, in this case a C-profile. The profile 8 is open at both of its end faces 9, thus providing the possibility for a lifting device (not shown in detail), for example a forklift, to engage with the end faces 9.

[0026] The second parallel webs 6 of the frame 3 have the majority of receiving elements 4, as shown in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7 to Fig. 8 is recognizable. The receiving elements 4 are materially connected to the second webs 6.

[0027] In the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 8 shows that the device 1 has two third, parallel webs 10. The third webs 10 are arranged parallel to the second webs 6 and attached to the first webs 5. The third webs 10 span the inner area 7 of the frame 3.

[0028] In Fig. Figure 5 shows a side view of a recording element 4. Based on the Fig. Figure 1 shows that the receiving elements 4 are tubular in shape. The insertion aid 15 is arranged at one end of the receiving elements 4 facing away from the second webs 6. The insertion aid 15 has three regions 11, 12, 13. The first region 11 is formed by an imaginary first horizontal plane. The third region 13 is formed by a second horizontal plane, and the second region 12 connects the first region 11 and the third region 13. The second region 12 can be referred to as a transition region. The second region 12 forms an angle between 100° and 150°, preferably an angle of 138°, with the third region 13.

[0029] Fig. Figure 4 shows a detailed view of an eyelet 14, in this case a crane eyelet. The eyelet 14 is suitable for attaching the first ends of straps or chains (not shown) or for looping them through the eyelet 14. The other ends of the straps or chains can, for example, be attached to a crane, which can then lift the device 1.

[0030] The frame 3 can be connected to an attachment (not shown) for storing standing equipment. This attachment allows the standing equipment to be safely transported and stored on the device 1 and ensures it is always available with the shut-off devices 2.

[0031] The Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 8 shows an arrangement for storing and / or transporting shut-off devices 2. The arrangement comprises a device 1 according to the invention and at least one shut-off device 2. As shown in the detailed view in Fig. As shown in Figure 7, a part of the shut-off device 2, here a part of a foot of the shut-off device 2, is received by the receiving element 4 of the device 1. The part of the shut-off device 2, here a part of the foot, is inserted into the receiving element 4 by means of the insertion aid 15.

[0032] If a plurality of shut-off devices 2 are to be transported and / or stored on the device 1, these can be arranged as described in Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the components are placed offset from each other on the frame 3. A portion of the foot of each barrier device 2 is inserted into a receiving element 4 using the insertion aid 15.

Claims

Device (1) for storing and / or transporting shut-off devices (2), comprising at least a frame (3) and a plurality of receiving elements (4) attached to the frame (3), wherein the receiving elements (4) are suitable and configured to receive at least a part of a shut-off device (2), characterized in that the receiving elements (4) have an insertion aid (15). Device (1) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the frame (3) is formed by four orthogonally arranged webs (5, 6) wherein the four webs (5, 6) define an inner area (7). Device (1) according to claim 2 , characterized in that at least two first parallel arranged webs (5) of the frame (3) have a profile (8), preferably a C-profile, wherein the profile (8) is open at its two end faces (9). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two second parallel arranged webs (6) of the frame (3) have the plurality of receiving elements (4). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (1) has two third parallel arranged webs (10), wherein the third webs (10) are arranged parallel to the second webs (6) and are attached to the first webs (5). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the majority of receiving elements (4) are tubular in shape. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an end of the receiving elements (4) facing the second webs (6) is materially bonded to the second webs (6). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insertion aid (15) is arranged at an end of the receiving elements (4) facing away from the second webs (6). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insertion aid (15) has three areas (11, 12, 13), wherein the first area (11) is formed by an imaginary first horizontal plane and the third area (13) is formed by a second horizontal plane and wherein the second area (12) connects the first area (11) and the third area (13). Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (1) has eyelets (14), preferably crane eyelets. Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (3) can be connected to an attachment for storing standing means. Arrangement for storing and / or transporting barrier devices (2) comprising at least a device (1) according to one of the preceding claims and at least one barrier device (2), wherein the device (1) is suitable and configured to accommodate at least a part of the barrier device (2), preferably a part of a foot of the barrier device (2). Arrangement according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a plurality of locking devices (2) can be placed offset from one another on the frame (3), wherein a part of a foot of each locking device (2) can be inserted into a receiving element (4) by means of the insertion aid (15).

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