PALETTE

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a pallet according to the preamble of claim 1. Furthermore, the invention is directed to a support assembly for such a pallet. The invention is also directed to a skid assembly for such a pallet.

[0002] Pallets are well known in the art due to obvious prior use. They have proven their worth in practice, especially for transporting and storing goods.

[0003] Plastic pallets are known from CN 203946355 U, each comprising an upper and lower part, as well as a detachable plug-in device arranged between them. The plug-in device is formed by plug-in bodies with plug-in projections connected to one part and plug-in body receptacles with plug-in projection openings arranged on the other part, which, when assembled, are connected to each other in a bayonet-like manner. The handling of this known pallet is often unsatisfactory.

[0004] EP 2 216 255 A1 discloses a pallet with a deck and downward-facing pallet feet and runners. The runners are detachably connected to a pallet body and can be removed from the pallet body without any tools. Each runner is positively connected to three pallet feet. A detachable snap-in connection exists between the pallet body and the runners.

[0005] A pallet disclosed in DE 10 2007 009 762 A1 has several feet on its underside. Fasteners for detachably attaching at least one skid are provided on at least two of the feet. The fastening elements are designed as a click connection, snap connection, and / or snap lock.

[0006] A pallet known from DE 201 05 233 U1 has a support plate with legs underneath. The support plate and legs are interchangeably connected. The interchangeable connection of the legs to the support plate is advantageously achieved by detachable connections, particularly clips. The clips enable quick assembly and disassembly.

[0007] A pallet known from GB 2 280 663 A comprises a cover and a base, as well as spacers arranged between them. Each spacer is releasably attached to the cover and the base by means of a plug-in arrangement. Each spacer has a cylinder with groove-like recesses arranged around its circumference, each of which has an entry for a tooth on the cover and the base. A bayonet connection is present in the assembled state.

[0008] US 5,445,084 discloses a transport pallet whose longitudinal support beams are attached to a support surface via releasable fixing devices. Each fixing device has at least one opening formed in an upper part of the longitudinal support beam, which allows the reception of an element for connecting the support surface to the longitudinal support beam. The locking element comprises a bayonet-like locking part with a retaining plate and a cylindrical part from which projections project radially.

[0009] US 2014 / 000494 A1 discloses a modular pallet with a pallet-like platform to which a substructure can be detachably connected. The connections themselves include dovetail, bayonet, or other fitting connections.

[0010] The invention is based on the object of providing an improved pallet. In particular, a pallet is to be created that is particularly simple and easy to handle, or extremely user-friendly. A corresponding support arrangement and skid arrangement for such a pallet are also to be provided.

[0011] This object is achieved according to the invention by the features specified in the main claims 1, 11 and 12.

[0012] The pallet according to the invention according to claim 1 can be used as a storage, display, or transport pallet. It can be converted accordingly as needed. When the pallet is free of the skid assemblies, it is particularly light and thus extremely easy to handle, which is particularly advantageous when lifted manually. It is then preferably visually extremely appealing and can preferably also be used as a display pallet for presenting goods. When the skid assemblies are installed, the pallet is particularly well suited for use in a warehouse, in particular high-bay warehouses, and / or in automated conveyor systems, such as chain conveyor systems. According to a preferred embodiment, with a corresponding design of the skid assemblies, it can then preferably be moved or slipped particularly well on a surface. Damaged skid assemblies are particularly easy to disassemble or replace. The pallet is preferably designed as a reusable pallet.

[0013] The support assembly has at least one support surface, which is advantageously opposite the at least one standing surface or facing upwards. Goods can be arranged there. The support assembly is preferably rigid. It is expedient if the support assembly is symmetrical or substantially symmetrical with respect to a main or symmetry plane. It is preferably formed in one piece.

[0014] The runner arrangements are preferably identical. They are advantageously symmetrical or essentially symmetrical with respect to a symmetry or main plane. It is expedient for each runner arrangement to be rigid. Preferably, each runner arrangement has at least one standing surface.

[0015] It is expedient if the at least one skid arrangement has a width in its transverse extent that is smaller, in particular significantly smaller, than the width of the support arrangement. Preferably, the at least one skid arrangement has a length that corresponds (approximately) to the length of the support arrangement. The at least one skid arrangement is, for example, (slightly) longer than the support arrangement.

[0016] The coupling arrangements are preferably identical. They preferably enable a force-locking and / or form-locking connection between the support arrangement and the respective skid arrangement.

[0017] It is expedient if a positive and / or non-positive connection exists between the support assembly and the respective skid assembly in a position of use, which allows for the compensation of tolerances. Preferably, at least one surface on the support assembly and / or respective skid assembly has increased roughness and / or at least one groove, preferably a plurality of grooves. For example, a positive and / or non-positive connection exists between the contacting surfaces.

[0018] It is advantageous if the support assembly has at least one shaped outer edge to allow safe stacking of empty support assemblies and / or pallets.

[0019] The design, whereby the support assembly and the skid assemblies can be decoupled from each other using the respective coupling arrangement, allows for particularly simple pallet conversion. Conversions can be carried out as often as required, making them extremely user-friendly.

[0020] Thanks to the first and second coupling devices, the pallet allows for a particularly secure and resilient coupling between the support assembly and the respective skid assembly. The coupling devices differ, for example, in their operating principle, their design, their coupling movement, and / or their decoupling movement. The coupling devices are preferably arranged at a distance from one another.

[0021] The first coupling device preferably allows coupling or decoupling through a combination of a plug-in or axial movement and a rotational or pivoting movement of the support assembly and the respective skid assembly relative to one another. During use, it particularly prevents separation between the support assembly and the respective skid assembly perpendicular to the at least one support surface or standing surface.

[0022] The dovetail device is preferably designed as a dovetail connection or guide. The dovetail device is particularly capable of securely holding the respective skid assembly to the support assembly. During use, it prevents, in particular, a separation between the support assembly and the respective skid assembly in a longitudinal direction of the skid assembly and perpendicular to the at least one support surface or standing surface.

[0023] The at least one second coupling device is particularly easy to handle and resilient. The at least one second coupling means is designed, for example, as a groove, in particular a trapezoidal groove or dovetail groove. The at least one second counter-coupling means is designed, for example, as a pin or dovetail body. A reverse arrangement is alternatively possible.

[0024] Advantageously, the pallet is chemically treated or coated at least in part, preferably completely, for increased flame or fire protection.

[0025] The support arrangement according to dependent claim 11 comprises in particular a first coupling part, at least one second coupling means or second coupling part, preferably arranged on a respective partial block, and / or at least one locking means.

[0026] The skid arrangement according to dependent claim 12 comprises in particular a first counter-coupling part, at least one second counter-coupling means or second counter-coupling part, preferably arranged on a respective partial block, and / or at least one counter-locking means.

[0027] The indefinite articles specified in the claims are not intended to represent a quantitative limitation.

[0028] Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

[0029] The embodiment according to subclaim 2 is again particularly user-friendly. Preferably, the at least two skid assemblies can be arranged on the support assembly without tools. It is advantageous if the skid assemblies can be decoupled or removed from the support assembly without tools.

[0030] The support assembly according to subclaim 3 is itself preferably designed in the form of a pallet. This makes it possible to reach under a support plate of the support assembly using a lifting device, such as a pallet truck, and thus lift the pallet and any goods arranged thereon.

[0031] The design according to subclaim 4 is extremely user-friendly. The pallet has very few components or individual parts.

[0032] The first coupling part according to dependent claim 5 preferably has at least one retaining web. The first counter-coupling part preferably comprises at least one retaining projection. They are preferably displaceable or pivotable relative to one another. A reverse arrangement is alternatively possible.

[0033] The first partial blocks according to subclaims 6, 7 advantageously form at least one overall block in the assembled state of the respective runner arrangement.

[0034] According to subclaim 9, a locking connection acts between the support assembly and the respective skid assembly in the assembled state of the respective skid assembly, which locking connection can preferably be brought about and / or released again without the use of tools. Each safety locking device preferably has a locking means arranged on the support assembly and a counter-locking means arranged on the respective skid assembly. The locking means is designed, for example, as a projection, such as a nose. The counter-locking means is designed, for example, as an opening, recess, or the like. It is expedient if the safety locking devices are capable of preventing a pivoting movement between the support assembly and the respective skid assembly in their locked position. The respective safety locking device preferably also forms an end stop during assembly of a skid assembly, which simplifies assembly. A reverse arrangement is alternatively possible.

[0035] The at least one sensor according to dependent claim 10 is designed, for example, as a temperature sensor, motion sensor, acceleration sensor, weight sensor, geotracking sensor, loading history sensor, humidity sensor, alignment sensor, such as in the form of a spirit level, or anti-theft sensor, for example in the form of a seal, so that goods arranged on the support arrangement are present. The sign provides, for example, information regarding recycling, including the date of manufacture, the age of the pallet, its composition, and / or the owner. The at least one receiving space is formed, for example, by a hollow chamber of the support arrangement or skid arrangement. It is preferably spatially delimited by at least one web.

[0036] It is expedient if at least one sensor is accommodated in the at least one receiving space. Information from the at least one sensor can be read out, in particular wirelessly, for example, by at least one transmission module of the sensor, which operates via radio, such as Bluetooth or mobile radio, infrared, or the like. Local and long-distance transmission are possible.

[0037] For example, at least one sensor is designed as an RFID sensor. It is useful for the pallet to contain at least one marker to obtain information about the pallet.

[0038] It is expedient if the support assembly and / or the skid assemblies are of a lightweight construction. They are preferably recyclable. It is expedient if the support assembly and / or the skid assemblies comprise a renewable raw material, such as wood fibers. Alternatively or additionally, the support assembly and / or the skid assemblies comprise biopolymers.

[0039] The support arrangement can be manufactured, for example, by injection molding or pressing processes.

[0040] The skid arrangements can be manufactured, for example, by pultrusion / extrusion.

[0041] Subclaims 2 to 10 also relate to advantageous developments of main claims 11 and 12.

[0042] A preferred embodiment of the invention is described below by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings: Fig. 1 is an exploded view of a pallet according to the invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the Fig. 1 shown pallet in assembled state, Fig. 3 a perspective view corresponding Fig. 2 , which illustrates an assembly of a skid assembly, Fig. 4, which in Fig. 3 marked detail IV on an enlarged scale, illustrating a coupling device of the pallet shown, Fig. 5 a perspective view of another coupling device of the pallet with cut part block, and Fig. 6 the in Fig. 1 Detail VI marked in an enlarged scale, which is a counter-coupling part of the Fig. 5 illustrated by the coupling device shown.

[0043] One in Fig. 1 bis 3 The pallet illustrated in its entirety comprises a pallet-like support assembly 1 and three skid assemblies 2. The skid assemblies 2 can be arranged on the support assembly 1. In the coupled state, the skid assemblies 2 are fixedly but detachably arranged on the support assembly 1. Coupling assemblies 3 are effective between the support assembly 1 and each skid assembly 2.

[0044] The support assembly 1 comprises a support plate 4, which provides or forms a flat, upwardly facing support surface 5 for at least one item (not shown) to be carried. The support plate 4 is rectangular and has a plurality of rectangular hollow chambers that are open at the top and bottom. The support surface 5 is formed by the free ends of webs of the hollow chambers.

[0045] In addition, the support assembly 1 has a plurality of partial blocks that project downward from the support plate 4 and form a base 6 for placing on a surface (not shown), such as the ground, or for supporting the support assembly. A total of nine partial blocks are provided. Three partial blocks extend adjacent to each longitudinal edge 7 of the support assembly 1. Furthermore, three partial blocks are arranged in a central region of the support assembly 1 between the partial blocks arranged adjacent to the longitudinal edges 7. The partial blocks on the support assembly side are thus arranged side by side in three rows that extend in a longitudinal direction 8 of the support assembly 1.

[0046] The partial blocks arranged adjacent to transverse edges 9 of the support assembly 1 are at least identical in type. They are assigned the reference numeral 10. In a central transverse plane of the support assembly 1, there are partial blocks that are at least identical in type. They are assigned the reference numeral 11. The partial blocks 10, 11 differ from one another in terms of their design.

[0047] Each partial block 11 is essentially rectangular and elongated. It has a central hollow cylindrical body 12, which supports a plurality of plate-like retaining webs 13 on the inside. The retaining webs 13 are arranged at equal angular spacing on the hollow cylindrical body 12. They are located in a common plane running parallel to the base 6 and project from the hollow cylindrical body 12 toward a central axis 14 of the hollow cylindrical body 12, but end at a distance from one another. The retaining webs 13 are arranged at a distance from the base 6. In addition to an outer wall 15, each partial block 11 has a plurality of reinforcing webs 16.

[0048] Each partial block 10 is essentially rectangular and elongated. It has an outer wall 17 and inner stiffening webs. Each partial block 10 has a first dovetail groove 18 and a second dovetail groove 19 at the bottom, which are open toward the adjacent base surface 6.

[0049] Each first dovetail groove 18 has two opposing first openings 20 on the sides. Each first dovetail groove 18 is delimited by two opposing first flanks 21, which extend from the adjacent base surface 6 away from each other in the direction of the support plate 4. Furthermore, each first dovetail groove 18 is delimited by an inner first base 22, which extends parallel to the associated base surface 6 between the first flanks 21. The first flanks 21 and the first base 22 are part of the respective partial block 10. Each first dovetail groove 18 extends in a circular arc around the central axis 14 of the partial block 11 arranged in this row.

[0050] Each second dovetail groove 19 has two opposing second openings 23 on the sides. Each second dovetail groove 19 is defined by two opposing second flanks 24, which extend away from each other from the adjacent base surface 6 toward the support plate 4. Each second dovetail groove 19 is defined by an inner second base 25, which extends parallel to the associated base surface 6 between the second flanks 24. The second flanks 24 and the second base 25 are part of the respective partial block 10. Every second dovetail groove 19 extends in a circular arc around the central axis 14 of the partial block 11 arranged in this row. Every second dovetail groove 19 has a greater distance from this central axis 14 than the adjacent first dovetail groove 18. The dovetail grooves 18, 19 of each partial block 10 are evenly spaced from one another.They extend curved in a transverse direction of the support arrangement 1.

[0051] The dovetail grooves 18, 19 form coupling means. They are part of a coupling part.

[0052] Each partial block 10 has a locking recess 26 on its end face, adjacent to the transverse edge 9, whose inlet opening 27 faces away from a transverse plane of the support assembly 1 or the partial block 11 arranged in this row. Each locking recess 26 is spatially delimited by two opposing side walls 28 that extend in the longitudinal direction 8 of the support assembly 1. Each locking recess 26 forms a locking means.

[0053] The partial blocks 11 arranged in a row form outer partial blocks, while each partial block 10 in this row forms an inner or middle partial block.

[0054] Each skid assembly 2 comprises a rigid base rail 29 that extends essentially straight and is rectangular. Each base rail 29 has a base surface 30 at the bottom.

[0055] Three partial blocks protrude from each base rail 29, opposite the respective base surface 30. These partial blocks are spaced apart from one another and have a distance from one another that corresponds to the spacing of the partial blocks 10, 11 of the support assembly 1 arranged in a row.

[0056] Each skid arrangement 2 has two outer partial blocks 31 which are structurally identical and are arranged in opposite end regions of the respective base strip 29.

[0057] Each partial block 31 has a first pin 32 and a second pin 33 at the top, which project upward from a head surface 34 of the respective partial block 31 and are each designed as a dovetail. Each pin 32, 33 extends between opposite side walls 35 of the respective partial block 31 or in a transverse direction of the respective skid assembly 2.

[0058] The first tenons 32 are formed complementarily to the first dovetail grooves 18. Each first tenon 32 has two opposing first side flanks 36, which extend away from each other from the adjacent head surface 34 and delimit a free first roof surface 37.

[0059] The second tenons 33 are complementary to the second dovetail grooves 19. Each second tenon 33 has two opposing second side flanks 38, which extend away from each other from the respective head surface 34, defining a free second roof surface 39. The roof surfaces 37, 39 run parallel to the adjacent head surface 34.

[0060] Each pin 32, 33 extends in a circular arc around a central axis 40 of the respective runner arrangement 2, which extends perpendicular to the associated standing surface 30.

[0061] The pins 32, 33 form counter-coupling means for the coupling elements. They are part of a counter-coupling part. The dovetail grooves 18, 19 and the pins 32, 33 are part of dovetail devices.

[0062] Each partial block 31 carries a locking body 41, which is preferably resiliently displaceable. The locking bodies 41 of each skid assembly 2 face away from each other. They are designed to complement the locking recesses 26 and form counter-locking means for the locking means.

[0063] Each locking body 41 has two opposing locking surfaces 42 which run parallel to each other and extend flat.

[0064] The distance between the locking surfaces 42 corresponds to the distance between the side walls 28 defining a locking recess 26. The locking surfaces 42 extend perpendicular to the adjacent standing surface 30 and parallel to a longitudinal direction 44 of the corresponding runner arrangement 2. Each locking body 41 has a free actuating surface 43 at the top.

[0065] Each runner arrangement 2 also comprises a central partial block 45, which is arranged centrally between the partial blocks 31 of the respective runner arrangement 2.

[0066] Each partial block 45 has a head surface 46 facing away from the base surface 30 of the respective runner assembly 2. Each partial block 45 comprises a cylindrical body 47, which is preferably designed as a hollow cylindrical body and protrudes vertically upward or outward from the head surface 46 of the respective partial block 45. Each cylindrical body 47 has an outer diameter D, which is preferably slightly smaller than an imaginary diameter or circle formed by the free ends of the retaining webs 13.

[0067] Each cylinder body 47 carries retaining projections 48 on the outside, which project radially outward and are arranged at equal angular spacing from one another. Each retaining projection 48 has a width in the circumferential direction around the associated cylinder body 47 that is smaller than a corresponding width of a retaining web 13 in the circumferential direction around the associated hollow cylinder body 12.

[0068] The number of retaining projections 48 of a partial block 45 corresponds to the number of retaining webs 13 of a partial block 11.

[0069] The retaining projections 48 are arranged at a distance from the adjacent head surface 46, forming a retaining surface 49. The retaining surfaces 49 face the adjacent head surface 46. A distance between the head surface 46 and an adjacent retaining projection 48 is slightly greater than the thickness of a retaining web 13.

[0070] The retaining projections 48 have, opposite the retaining surfaces 49, alignment flanks 52 which extend obliquely from the associated cylinder body 47 in the direction of the adjacent head surface 46.

[0071] The central axis 40 of the respective runner arrangement 2 is defined by the cylinder body 47.

[0072] The retaining webs 13 form coupling means for the retaining projections 48, which form counter-coupling means. The retaining webs 13 are part of a coupling part. The retaining projections 48 are part of a counter-coupling part. The retaining projections 48 and the retaining webs 13 are part of a bayonet device.

[0073] The support plate 4 has a plurality of reinforcing elements 50 that extend in the longitudinal direction 8 and are arranged at a distance from one another. Two of the reinforcing elements 50 extend adjacent to the longitudinal edges 7, while another reinforcing element 50 extends centrally between them in the longitudinal direction 8. It is expedient if corresponding reinforcing elements 50 also extend on the rear side of the support plate 4. The reinforcing elements 50 are arranged in corresponding recesses in the support plate 4.

[0074] Each skid assembly 2 has two reinforcing elements 51 extending on top of the respective floor element 29 in the longitudinal direction 44 between the partial blocks 31, 45. Conveniently, corresponding reinforcing elements 51 are also arranged on an underside of the respective floor element 29. The reinforcing elements 51 are arranged in corresponding recesses of the respective skid assembly 2.

[0075] The use of the pallet is described in more detail below.

[0076] The support assembly 1 can be used independently as a pallet. The support surface 5 of the support assembly 1 is capable of supporting goods, for example, in stacked form. The support assembly 1 can be securely placed on the ground via its partial blocks 10, 11. The support plate 4 is thus arranged at a distance from the ground. A lifting device can move between the partial blocks 10, 11 under the support plate 4.

[0077] Skid assemblies 2 can be detachably attached to the support assembly 1 without the need for tools, for example to enable use in a high-bay warehouse or in automated conveyor systems.

[0078] To assemble a skid assembly 2, the respective partial block 11 of the support assembly 1 and the cylinder body 47 of the partial block 45 of the respective skid assembly 2 are arranged one above the other. The alignment flanks 52 ensure alignment between the cylinder body 47 of the respective skid assembly 2 and the associated hollow cylinder body 12 of the support assembly 1. The center axes 14, 40 are then aligned with one another.

[0079] For the assembly of the skid assembly 2, the retaining projections 48 and the retaining webs 13 are aligned with each other by a relative pivoting movement between the support assembly 1 and the respective skid assembly 2 about the respective central axis 14 or 40 such that the retaining projections 48 are located in front of or adjacent to spaces between the adjacent retaining webs 13.

[0080] The retaining projections 48 then penetrate the gaps. A movement takes place between the support assembly 1 and the respective skid assembly 2 along the respective central axis 14 or 40. This insertion process is completed when the base surface 6 of the then upper partial block 11 is arranged adjacent to the head surface 46 of the then lower partial block 45 or rests on top of it. The retaining projections 48 are then spaced from the support plate 4 at a distance that is smaller than the distance of the retaining webs 13 from the support plate 4.

[0081] Subsequently, the respective skid arrangement 2 is manually pivoted about its central axis 40, which is oriented vertically.

[0082] On the one hand, this pivoting movement leads to a relative pivoting movement between the retaining webs 13 and the retaining projections 48. The retaining projections 48 move over the retaining webs 13 and engage behind them. They are then located directly above the retaining webs 13, so that the retaining surfaces 49 face the adjacent retaining webs 13. The retaining webs 13 are located between the head surface 46 and the retaining projections 48, which causes the respective skid arrangement 2 to be fixed locally on the support arrangement 1 in the direction of the central axis 14 or 40.

[0083] Secondly, during this pivoting movement, the pins 32, 33 of the respective skid assembly 2 are inserted into the respective dovetail groove 18 or 19 via their openings 22 or 23. The pins 32, 33 of one partial block 31 of the respective skid assembly 2 enter, for example, from the outside laterally into the associated partial block 10 of the support assembly 1, while the pins 32, 33 of the other partial block 31 of the respective skid assembly 2 enter from the inside laterally into the associated partial block 10 of the support assembly 1. The pins 32, 33 of the two partial blocks 31 enter the associated partial blocks 10 of the support assembly 1 from opposite sides.

[0084] When the respective skid assembly 2 is in its use position, it extends parallel to the longitudinal edges 7. The pins 32, 33 engage with the respective dovetail grooves 18 and 19, respectively. The side flanks 36 and 38 are arranged adjacent to or abut against the flanks 21 and 24 of the dovetail grooves 18 and 19, respectively.

[0085] The locking bodies 41 have entered the associated locking recess 26 via the respective inlet opening 27. The locking surfaces 42 of the respective locking body 41 are arranged adjacent to the side walls 28 or rest against them, which prevents unwanted pivoting between the support assembly 1 and the respective skid assembly 2 about the central axis 14 or 40.

[0086] The partial blocks 10, 31 form complete blocks, while the partial blocks 11, 45 form further complete blocks. The pallet can thus be placed over the base 30 of the respective skid assembly 2 and thus naturally has a greater height than without the skid assembly 2. A lifting device can be moved between the skid assembly 2 and beneath the support plate 4.

[0087] The assembly is identical for all runner arrangements 2.

[0088] In particular, when assembling a skid assembly 2, the support assembly 1 is placed onto the corresponding skid assembly 2. What is essential is first a relative insertion movement between the support assembly 1 and the respective skid assembly 2 and then a pivoting movement.

[0089] Disassembly is essentially carried out in a similar manner. First, the locking bodies 41 are disengaged from the locking recesses 26, which is achieved by applying pressure from above to the actuating surfaces 43.

[0090] The pallet according to Fig. 1 bis 3 is elongated; that is, it is longer than it is wide. Alternatively, the pallet is square or essentially square.

Claims

1. Pallet, comprising a) a support arrangement (1) having at least one base (6) for supporting at least one item, b) at least two runner arrangements (2), and c) at least two coupling arrangements (3) for coupling each runner arrangement (2) to the support arrangement (1) if required, d) wherein the support arrangement (1) and the runner arrangements (2) can be decoupled from one another by means of the respective coupling arrangement (3), e) wherein each of the coupling arrangements (3) comprises a first coupling device (13, 48) and at least one second coupling device (18, 19, 32, 33) that differs from the first coupling device (13, 48) in terms of design, characterised in that f) the first coupling device (13, 48) is designed as a bayonet mechanism or in the manner of a bayonet mechanism, g) the at least one second coupling device (18, 19, 32, 33) is designed as a dovetail mechanism or in the manner of a dovetail mechanism, h) the at least one second coupling device (18, 19, 32, 33) comprises at least one second coupling means (18, 19) which extends in an arcuate, in particular circular arcuate, manner on the support arrangement (1), and at least one second counter coupling means (32, 33) which is complementary to the at least one second coupling means (18, 19) and extends in an arcuate, in particular circular arcuate, manner on the respective runner arrangement (2), and i) the at least one second coupling means (18, 19) and at least one second counter coupling means (32, 33) extend in areas around the first coupling device (13, 48) when the respective runner arrangement (2) is mounted.

2. Pallet according to claim 1, characterised in that each of the coupling arrangements (3) can be actuated without tools.

3. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the support arrangement (1) has partial blocks (10, 11) at the bottom.

4. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each of the runner arrangements (2) is made in one piece.

5. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first coupling device (13, 48) has a first coupling part (13) arranged on the support arrangement (1) and a first counter coupling part (48), which is arranged on the respective runner arrangement (2) to interact with the first coupling part (13).

6. Pallet according to claim 5, characterised in that the first coupling part (13) is arranged on a first partial block (11) of the support arrangement (1).

7. Pallet according to claim 5 or 6, characterised in that the first counter coupling part (48) is arranged on a first partial block (45) of the respective runner arrangement (2).

8. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterised by two of the second coupling devices (18, 19, 32, 33), wherein the first coupling device (13, 48) is arranged, in particular centrally, between the second coupling devices (18, 19, 32, 33).

9. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterised by at least one safety locking device (26, 41) for locking the support arrangement (1) and the respective runner arrangement (2) together in a use position of the respective runner arrangement (2).

10. Pallet according to one of the preceding claims, characterised by at least one receiving space for receiving at least one object, in particular a sensor or tag.

11. Support arrangement as part of a pallet according to one of the preceding claims.

12. Runner arrangement as part of a pallet according to one of claims 1 to 10.