Method for packaging elevator components of a complete elevator system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for packaging elevator components (K) of a complete elevator system in several packages (P). To improve the packaging, it is proposed that the elevator components (K) required for the assembly of an elevator system be assigned to a respective assembly step (M), that the elevator components (K) be packed into a package (P) that, at the installation site, belong to one or two successive assembly steps (M), and that, for packaging the elevator components (K) in the respective packages (P), at least partially, packaging means (VM) are used as reusable packaging (4), in which the elevator components (K) to be packed in a package (P) are at least partially placed in component-specifically shaped receptacles, in which the elevator components (K) placed therein are held without play or at least almost without play during transport.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for packaging elevator components of a complete elevator system in several packages according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Elevator systems are assembled from a large number of individual elevator components. Besides the elevator car, there are shaft components such as guide rails, a shaft head, a pit, the drive unit, the ropes, a counterweight frame and counterweights, and other elevator components such as visible parts, doors, and the control system. An elevator manufacturer procures the semi-finished products for these elevator components, processes them into ready-to-install components in its production facility, delivers them to a construction site, and then installs them in a building to create a complete, operational elevator system.

[0003] To transport the individual elevator components from the factory to the installation site, they must be packaged. The packaging serves to protect the elevator components and ensure the safety of the shipment. At the installation site, the individual elevator components must be unloaded, unpacked, and installed.

[0004] Packaging materials for technical components are known from the prior art. For example, German patent application DE 26 16 824 A1 discloses a stacking container that can be disassembled as needed and in which different fillings can be used for the side walls. German patent application DE 10 2015 115 909 A1 discloses an accessory carton in which fittings are packaged. The fittings are secured within the packaging by a packaging insert that has recesses into which at least a portion of a fitting engages. At least one divider layer is arranged inside the accessory carton, which divides the interior of the carton into several compartments. The accessory carton also contains assembly materials. German patent application DE 89 16 145 A1 discloses a transport container for small parts stored in boxes, in which the stacking space is divided into several drawer levels for individual boxes that can be inserted into them.

[0005] The aforementioned documents, however, only reveal partial solutions for specific packaging solutions. The needs for a processing-friendly presentation of individual elevator components at the installation site are given insufficient consideration.

[0006] Packaging an elevator system for shipping presents a particular challenge: the sheer number, variety, and diversity of the elevator components required for installation make it so complex that these components inevitably need to be packed into multiple packages. Determining which elevator components are grouped together in which package often depends on the skill and experience of production and warehouse staff. This can lead to situations where not all elevator components are available when needed for a logical and efficient assembly sequence.A package may contain elevator components that are not yet needed for a particular assembly step and are then left unprotected on the construction site. Alternatively, a package may be missing certain elevator components that must be available at the installation site to complete an assembly step, thus delaying the installation. With constantly changing packaging for elevator components, it can also happen that individual components are not optimally protected in the chosen packaging and therefore arrive damaged at the construction site. Finally, elevator components can also be damaged during prolonged storage on the construction site or during unpacking because they are not adequately secured in the packaging and fall out during unpacking.

[0007] In the generic patent US 2006 / 259171 A1, a computer-aided method for the improved provision of components for an elevator system is disclosed. The type of packaging and the assembly of the individual components into packages are not discussed in detail. The patent also does not address how the components to be transported can be optimally protected. From patent EP 0 661 222 A1, a stackable transport package for large household appliances is known. The household appliance is packed with a base, a top, and L-shaped corner supports.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a method for packaging elevator components of a complete elevator system, in which the disadvantages described above from the prior art are avoided as far as possible.

[0009] The problem is solved for a corresponding packaging method by the characterizing features of claim 1.

[0010] When the description and requirements refer to the elevator components of a complete elevator system, this term includes at least the elevator components of the shaft fittings, the elevator components of the shaft head, the elevator components for a pit, the elevator components of the visible parts, the elevator components of a supporting structure for the car and cabin, a counterweight frame, the elevator component of at least one front, the elevator component of a control system, the elevator components of the doors, and, as further elevator components, a drive unit and one or more ropes.

[0011] The elevator components of the shaft head installations consist of several or all of the following parts: a drive support, a drive unit, a rope anchor point, a car adapter, a rope anchor point on the car, a rope suspension, a rope guide, a console for the speed limiter and the speed limiter itself, a connection cable for the speed limiter, a console for the frequency converter, a console for the braking resistor, a console for the uninterruptible power supply, an emergency call system, a bracket for an emergency call system, and a lowering device.

[0012] The elevator components for the shaft installations consist of several or all of the following parts: guide rails for the car, guide rails for the counterweights, a bumper, rail supports with and / or without a torque support, rail brackets, at least one suspension rope, at least one limiter rope and an installation kit.

[0013] The elevator components for the pit installations consist of several or all of the following parts: the pit frame for the car, a pit frame for the counterweight, at least one buffer support, a guide for the safety barrier in the pit, a support for the safety barrier in the pit, at least one support for the safety barrier on the car, at least one counterweight track divider, at least one tension weight, an oil drip tray, a ladder bracket, a ladder, a document pocket, a mounting kit for the car's landing buffer, a mounting kit for the counterweight's landing buffer, a mounting kit for the car's safety barrier landing buffer, a car landing buffer, a counterweight landing buffer, and a cabin safety barrier landing buffer.

[0014] The elevator components of the supporting structure are components of the frame, which can be in the form of profiles or sheet metal parts, for example in the form of bent connecting elements.

[0015] The visible elevator components are parts visible to the user of an elevator system, such as components of the rear wall of the elevator car, side walls or an interior control panel for operating the elevator and controlling the respective stops.

[0016] Where the indefinite article ein / einer / eines is used above, it is to be understood as such and not as a numeral in the sense of exactly one single component.

[0017] By assigning the elevator components to a specific assembly step, it becomes possible to configure packages corresponding to that step. Essentially, this allows the elevator components required for a given assembly step to be packed into a corresponding package. The term "package" does not necessarily refer to a single, closed packaging unit. For the purposes of this invention, a package is understood to be a collection of elevator components required for one or two assembly steps. Therefore, a package can also consist of several pallets or packaging units containing the elevator components required for a single assembly step. The entirety of the pallets or packaging units containing the elevator components required for a single assembly step then constitutes a package. Thus, a package can also be divided into several closed packaging units.For example, several packaging units, each individually and independently movable and packed on their own pallets, can form a single package. A package can also be a single pallet or crate on or in which the corresponding elevator components are placed.

[0018] When referring to elevator components contained in a package, the package need not be limited to the large elevator components themselves. A package can also contain, for example, assembly aids such as screws, cables, fittings, expanding foam, adhesives, seals, and the like, as well as tools and technical documentation such as drawings, parts lists, assembly instructions, certificates, and the like. If assembly steps follow directly one another, it is also possible to pack individual elevator components required in a subsequent assembly step into a package containing the elevator components required for the previous assembly step. It is also possible to pack the elevator components required for two assembly steps into a single package.

[0019] By packaging elevator components belonging to a common assembly step at the installation site into separate packages, it is avoided that components required for an assembly step are missing or that components needed later are included in a package and could therefore be damaged or lost. During the manufacturing, provision, and packaging of the elevator components, it is much easier to check whether all components required for an assembly step are actually present, thus reducing the likelihood of missing components at the installation site. Unpacking the elevator components at the installation site is more efficient, as only the required package needs to be moved and unpacked, eliminating the need to search for components that are in multiple packages or are missing altogether.Less storage space and floor space on the construction site is also needed for the elevator components if the individual packages are delivered and unpacked successively as assembly progresses.

[0020] By using reusable packaging materials within a package, it becomes economically viable to design more elaborate and, in particular, component-specific packaging for the elevator components included in the package. The more elaborate reusable packaging pays for itself through its multiple uses. The reusable packaging materials can, in particular, feature component-specific recesses in which the elevator components are held securely, or at least almost securely, during transport. The elevator components placed in these recesses are well protected from damage during transport, and they are also less likely to fall out uncontrollably during unpacking. The recesses can contain cushioning materials such as air cushions, fleece layers, and the like, which dampen vibrations and shocks and prevent scratching of surfaces.The component-specific molded recesses can also incorporate separate fastening devices such as catches, clamps, tension straps, and similar securing aids, which are permanently attached to the reusable packaging. This provides even better protection for the elevator components packed within the packaging against shifting and resulting damage during transport. The fastening aids can also remain permanently ready for use within the reusable packaging for each subsequent use of the packaging.

[0021] Grouping the elevator components required for each assembly step into a single package and packaging them in reusable containers allows for a more space- and material-efficient overall packaging design. Appropriately designed packaging reduces the use of indiscriminate single-use packaging materials, thereby decreasing the overall transport volume required for the elevator system. This makes the packaging more resource-efficient and sustainable.

[0022] The elevator components of a package are placed on a reusable base plate. At least one reusable fixing element is placed on the base plate and / or the elevator components, thereby positively locking the elevator components in a defined position relative to one another. The placement of a base plate and / or a fixing element onto the elevator components below is repeated as needed until a desired stack height is reached. A reusable cover element is placed on the uppermost part of the elevator components, and the base plate(s), the fixing element, and the cover element are used together as a reusable package. This embodiment of the invention relates to a multi-layered stack of elevator components, wherein the respective layers of the elevator components are separated from one another by fixing elements and held in their installed position.The uppermost layer of the elevator components is covered and held in place by the cover structure. Drawers or compartments for small parts may also be included in the fixing structures or the cover structure. In this context, "designed for reuse" means that the corresponding components are made of a single material and constructed in such a durable manner that they still function even after repeated use. By designing the base plate, the fixing structures, and the cover structure as reusable packaging, the advantages described above for the use of reusable packaging can be utilized.

[0023] At the elevator manufacturer's facility, order picking and warehousing are simplified. In the receiving area for purchased parts, the delivered elevator components can be placed directly into a suitable reusable packaging container provided there and then transported to shipping. The purchased parts are then already picked and packed for an order. The packaging containers can also be used for internal transport. Multiple repacking of the purchased parts is eliminated. Intermediate storage in an on-site warehouse is not required. Alternatively, the reusable packaging containers filled with delivered elevator components and parts can be moved from the receiving department to production. There, any missing in-house manufactured parts can be added to the packaging container, and the fully assembled container can then be moved to shipping.This also eliminates the need for multiple storage and transport of elevator components and parts.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the invention, the elevator components for the shaft internals and the elevator components for the shaft head are placed in one of the packages. The elevator components for the shaft internals and the elevator components for the shaft head are installed together in a single assembly step at one installation location. For this reason, it is advantageous to combine these elevator components in one package.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the invention, the elevator components for a pit, the visible elevator components, and at least some of the support structure components are placed in one of the packages. These components are then installed together in a single assembly step at a single installation site. Therefore, it is advantageous to combine these elevator components into one package.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the invention, a counterweight frame, at least part of a support structure, and at least one front panel are inserted into one of the packages as elevator components. The elevator components of the counterweight frame, at least part of the support structure, and at least one front panel are installed together in a single assembly step at a single installation location. For this reason, it is advantageous to combine these elevator components into one package.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the invention, a control unit is inserted into one of the packages as an elevator component. The elevator components of the control unit are installed together in a single assembly step at a single installation location. For this reason, it is advantageous to combine these elevator components in one package.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the invention, doors are inserted into one of the packages as elevator components. The doors are installed together in a single assembly step at a single installation location. For this reason, it is advantageous to combine these elevator components in one package.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the invention, a drive unit and cables are inserted into one of the packages as elevator components. The elevator components, drive unit and cables, are installed together in a single assembly step at a single installation location. For this reason, it is advantageous to combine these elevator components in one package.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the invention, the package additionally includes the assembly aids, tools, and / or technical documentation required for mounting the elevator components contained within at an installation site. The availability of these parts simplifies assembly and avoids the need to search for parts and work interruptions due to missing components.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the invention, receptacles are formed in the base plate and / or the fixing structure into which further elevator components are inserted, in which these are also held in a form-fitting manner in a defined position, and / or receptacles are formed on the cover structure with which the cover structure holds the uppermost part of the elevator components in a defined position relative to each other. The receptacles are specially designed features that support the positional fixation of the elevator components in a reusable package.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the invention, the elevator components belonging to a package are placed on a base plate in several layers, one above the other. Intermediate floor sections are placed between different layers of elevator components on the fixing elements of each layer, simultaneously serving as a base for the layer of elevator components above. These intermediate floor sections compensate for height differences and / or gaps between different elevator components.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the invention, the base plate is used as a transport frame for the elevator components belonging to a package in manufacturing.

[0034] By using the base plate in manufacturing, the elevator components can be placed or stacked directly on it after completion. Multiple repacking of the elevator components during manufacturing and shipping is no longer necessary.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the invention, the base plate, the intermediate floor sections, the cover structure, and the at least one fixing element are made of single-material components. The use of single-material components simplifies the recycling of the elevator components at the end of their service life.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the invention, the packaging materials used, after the elevator components belonging to a package have been inserted, are assembled into a closed container, which is then sealed by a locking device. In a circumferentially closed container, the elevator components are better protected against transport damage and weather influences. The locking device also ensures that the elevator components are stored securely within the packaging, preventing theft.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the invention, after the elevator components have been removed from the package, foldable elements located on the base plate, the cover structure, the intermediate floor sections, and / or the at least one fixing structure are folded together to reduce the volume of the empty packaging for return transport. The foldable elements reduce the volume of the empty packaging, which can then be transported back to the elevator manufacturer's factory with less effort and a lower environmental impact.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the invention, loading aids are integrated into the package, enabling the packages to be transported internally with loading devices and loaded and unloaded onto transport vehicles. To move the elevator components within the package, forklifts, cranes, pallet trucks, hydraulically operated tail lifts, and the like are required. The loading aids make it easier to grip and move the packages. These loading aids can, for example, be base feet formed on the underside of a base plate so that a forklift can reach underneath it with its forks, hooks to which lifting cables can be attached, or loops by which a package can be lifted from the side or from above.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the invention, the base plate, the cover structure, the intermediate floor parts, and / or the at least one fixing structure are coated with a protective layer of plastic. This protective plastic layer protects both the coated parts and the elevator components against potential damage.

[0040] It should be noted that the aforementioned embodiments of the invention can be combined individually, as well as with each other, with the subject matter of claim 1 and the other dependent claims, provided that there are no technical obstacles and no mandatory dependencies.

[0041] Further modifications and embodiments of the invention can be found in the claims, the description and the drawings.

[0042] The invention will be explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments. The figures shown are: Figure 1: an allocation matrix of elevator components belonging to an assembly step to a packaging means, Figure 2: a top-down oblique view of a reusable package, Figure 3: a view of how a single layer of elevator components can be formed, Figure 4: an example of a fixing structure with which a single layer can be formed, and Figure 4a: the in Fig. 4 Fixing structures shown in a folded state.

[0043] In Fig. 1 An allocation matrix is ​​shown in which the assembly of an elevator system is divided into a number of assembly steps M1 to M5. In assembly step M1, for example, the shaft fittings and a shaft head can be installed in an elevator shaft. In assembly step M2, for example, the pit, visible parts, and parts of the supporting structure are installed in the elevator shaft. Then, in assembly step M3, for example, the counterweight frame, another part of the supporting structure, and the front panels are installed. In assembly step M4, for example, the electronic control system can be installed. In assembly step M5, for example, the doors on the individual floors of the building in which the elevator shaft is located are installed.

[0044] For each of the assembly steps M – in the exemplary embodiment, assembly steps M1 to M5 – elevator components K are required to complete the respective assembly step M. To provide the elevator components K required for each assembly step M1 to M5, they must be assigned to a respective assembly step M1 to M5. In the example shown in Fig. 1 In the illustrated embodiment, for example, the elevator components K11, K12, K13, K14, and K1 N are assigned to assembly step M1, where the index "N" of elevator component K1 N represents any number of additional elevator components required for this assembly step M1. Similarly, the elevator components K21, K22, K23, and K2 N are assigned to assembly step M2. The elevator components K31 and K3 N are assigned to assembly step M3. The elevator components K41, K42, K43, and K4 N are required for assembly step M4, and finally, the elevator components K51, K52, K53, K54, and K5 N are required to complete assembly step M5.

[0045] After the individual elevator components K have been assigned to a respective assembly step M, it is determined which of the elevator components K are to be packed in a specific package P and which packaging materials VM are provided for packing the respective elevator components K. In the Fig. 1 In the illustrated embodiment, for example, elevator components K11 and K12 are packaged in packaging VM11, and elevator components K13, K14, and K1N are packaged in packaging VM12. Both packaging units VM11 and VM12 belong to package P1. The remaining elevator components K are packaged accordingly.

[0046] As can be seen from the presentation in Fig. 1 As can be seen, package P2 contains packaging materials VM 21, VM22, VM 23, and VM 31. Package P2 therefore contains the elevator components K for assembly steps M2 and M3. Package P3 is special in that it is divided into two sub-packages, P31 and P32, which can be delivered and unpacked separately at a construction site if needed.

[0047] For most of the in Fig. 1 The packaging material VM shown is intended for reusable use, which is shown in Fig. 1 This is indicated by the reusable cycle 2. Only packaging materials VM21, VM42, and VM51 are excluded from reusable cycle 2. The packaging materials VM used in reusable cycle 2 are transported from the manufacturing facility to the elevator installation site after the elevator components K have been packed into the packaging materials VM and packages P. After the elevator components K have been unpacked at the construction site, the packaging materials VM are transported back to the manufacturing facility to be refilled with elevator components K, packed into packages P, and delivered to another construction site. The manufacturing facility can be that of a supplier or the elevator manufacturer.When the packaging materials (VM) are delivered to a supplier, they can be reused as transport packaging for the elevator components to be delivered to the elevator manufacturer, eliminating the need for additional packaging on this leg of the journey. The packaging materials (VM) can also be used for internal transport and storage of the elevator components at the elevator manufacturer and / or supplier. In this way, the packaging materials (VM) used in the reusable cycle 2 are reused multiple times. Because of this reuse, the packaging materials (VM) can be designed with greater complexity, ensuring a sufficiently long service life and good protection for the elevator components they contain.

[0048] Elevator components K11 can be components for the shaft fittings, and elevator components K12 can be components for the shaft head, all classified as elevator components K. Elevator components K21 can be components for a pit, elevator components K22 can be components for the visible parts, and elevator components K23 can be at least partially components of a supporting structure, all classified as elevator components K. Elevator component K31 can be a counterweight frame, and elevator components K3 N can be at least partially components of the supporting structure and at least one front panel. Elevator component K41 can be a control unit. Elevator component K51 can be doors. Furthermore, a drive unit and ropes can be included as elevator components K in one of the packages P.Finally, package P may also contain the assembly aids, tools and / or technical documentation required for the assembly of the elevator components K contained in package P at an installation site.

[0049] The Fig. 2 Figure 1 shows a top-down view of a reusable packaging 4. Inside the reusable packaging 4, two layers of L are stacked to a height S. The top of the reusable packaging 4 is covered by a cover structure 10. The layers of L are stacked on a pallet 12, which allows the reusable packaging 4 to be easily moved using a forklift or crane.

[0050] The Fig. 3 und 4 Examples show how the individual layers L can be formed. Fig. 3 A layer L of elevator components K is shown, which are placed on a reusable base plate 6. The in Fig. 3 The base plate 6 shown can also be designed and used as an intermediate floor section 14. U-shaped fixing elements 8 are then placed on the base plate 6, which at least partially engage the elevator components K placed on the base plate 6 in a form-fitting manner and hold them in a defined position relative to each other. It is, of course, also possible to first place the fixing element 8 on the base plate 6 and only then insert the elevator components K, or the fixing elements 8 and the elevator components K are placed alternately on the base plate 6. In the illustrated embodiment, the U-shaped fixing elements 8 have a simple basic geometric shape.To improve the fixation of the elevator components K, the shape of a fixing structure 8 can of course be adapted even more precisely to the geometries of the elevator components K to be fixed, in particular in a way in which the spatial shape of the elevator components is at least partially mapped negatively in order to hold an elevator component K in it in a form-fitting manner.

[0051] When a base plate 6 and / or a fixing element 8 is placed on top of the underlying lifting components K and / or the fixing element 8, and further base plates 6, fixing elements 8, and / or lifting components K are placed on top of these, a stack is created that can be moved and stored as a single packaging unit. Stacking multiple layers L can be repeated as needed until a desired stack height S is reached. The base plate(s) 6, the fixing element(s) 8, and / or the cover element 10 together form a reusable packaging 4 and can be used as such.

[0052] In Fig. 4 A fixing structure 8 is shown, which in the exemplary embodiment has a total of 16 compartments of equal size. Fig. 4a is that in Fig. 4 The fixing structure 8 shown is depicted folded. When folded, the fixing structure 8 requires less storage space during transport back from the construction site to the production facility. A base plate 6 and / or a cover structure 10 can also be designed so that their volume is variable in order to reduce the transport volume during return transport. This makes the storage and transport of empty base plates 6, fixing structures 8, and cover structures 10 more resource-efficient. In the exemplary embodiment, the fixing structure 8 can be folded like a scissor-like frame. The fixing structure 8 can be placed on a Fig. 4 The base plate 6 (not shown) can be placed on a pallet 12, which then forms a base plate 6. The compartments can be dimensioned such that elevator components are held securely within them. The individual walls of the compartments can be movable or individually removable to allow the size of the compartments to be changed to accommodate different elevator components K. A fixing structure 8 can also be designed as a modular system, with various components available to assemble a fixing structure 8 suitable for a particular packaging application.

[0053] The lower layer L of the in Fig. 2 The reusable packaging shown (4) can be used in Fig. 4 The fixing structure shown (8) is placed on the palette below. In fact, the lower layer L contains the... Fig. 2 The reusable packaging shown (4) depicts some elevator components K that are not from the one shown in Fig. 4, 4a shown fixing structures are held, while the upper layer L from the in Fig. 3 The combination shown consists of a base plate 6, several fixing elements 8, and a number of lifting components K. To create a closed container for the packaging materials VM used after inserting the lifting components K belonging to a package P, the reusable packaging 4 can be provided with side walls 16. The reusable packaging 4 can also be provided with locking devices (not shown in detail) to secure it against unauthorized access. Locks, for example, are suitable locking devices.

[0054] Graphically, in the Fig. 2 - 4a It is not shown in detail that the base plate 6 and / or the fixing structure 8 may have recesses into which further elevator components K were inserted. The elevator components K can also be positively locked in a defined position within these recesses. The same applies to the cover structure 10, which can fix the uppermost part of the elevator components K in a defined relative position. The recesses can be designed as a flat contact surface, but indentations or protrusions in the base plate 6 and / or the fixing structure 8 are also possible, which hold the inserted elevator components K in a three-dimensional position.

[0055] The invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. It will not be difficult for a person skilled in the art to modify these embodiments in a manner deemed suitable for a specific application. Bezugszeichenliste

[0056] M Assembly step K Elevator component VM Packaging material P Package L Position S Stack height 2 Reusable circuit 4 Reusable packaging 6 Base plate 8 Fixing structure 10 Cover structure 12 Pallet 14 Intermediate floor part 16 Side wall

Claims

1. Method for packaging elevator components (K) of a complete elevator system comprising at least the components of the shaft installations, the elevator components (K12) of the shaft head, the elevator components (K21) for a shaft pit, the elevator components (K22) of the visible parts, the elevator components (K23, K3N) of a supporting structure, a counterweight frame, the elevator component (K3N) of at least one front, the elevator component (K41) a controller, the elevator components (K51) of the doors, as elevator components a power plant and ropes, in a plurality of packages (P), wherein those elevator components (K) required for assembling an elevator system are assigned to a respective assembly step (M) and the elevator components (K) which belong to a common or two consecutive assembly steps (M) at the installation location are packed in one package (P), characterized in that at least some packaging means (VM) are used as reusable packaging (4) for packaging the elevator components (K) in the respective packages (P), in which the elevator components (K) to be packed in a package (P) are at least partially inserted into component-specific shaped receptacles in which the elevator components (K) inserted therein are kept free of play or at least almost free of play during transport, elevator components (K) of a package (P) are placed on a floorboard (6) of reusable design, at least one reusable configured fixing structure (8) by way of which the elevator components (K) are held in a form-fit in a defined relative position is placed on the floorboard (6) and / or the elevator components (K), the placing of a floorboard (6) and / or of a fixing structure (8) on elevator components (K) located underneath is repeated as required until a desired stack height (S) is achieved; a covering structure (10) of reusable design is placed onto the uppermost part of the elevator components (K), and the fixing structure or fixing structures (8) and the covering structure (10) are used conjointly as reusable packaging (4).

2. Method according to Claim 1, characterized in that the elevator components (K11) of the shaft installations and the elevator components (K12) of the shaft head are inserted as elevator components (K) into one of the packages (P).

3. Method according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the elevator components (K21) for a shaft pit, the elevator components (K22) of the visible parts and at least some of the elevator components (K23) of a supporting structure are inserted as elevator components (K) into one of the packages (P).

4. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that as an elevator component (K31) a counterweight frame, at least some of the elevator components (K3N) of the supporting structure and as a further elevator component (K3N) at least one front are inserted into one of the packages (P).

5. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a controller is inserted as an elevator component (K41) into one of the packages (P).

6. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that doors are inserted as elevator components (K51) into one of the packages (P).

7. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a power plant and ropes are inserted as elevator components (K) into one of the packages (P).

8. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the assembly auxiliary parts, tools and / or technical documentation required for assembling the elevator components (K) contained in the package (P) at an installation location are additionally inserted into a package (P).

9. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that formed in the floorboard (6) and / or the fixing structure (8) are receptacles into which further elevator components (K) are inserted, and in which the latter are also held in a form-fit in a defined position, and / or formed on the covering structure (10) are receptacles by way of which the covering structure holds the uppermost part of the elevator components (K) in a defined relative position.

10. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elevator components (K) belonging to a package (P) are placed on top of one another in a plurality of layers (L) on a floorboard (6), wherein, between different layers of the elevator components (K), intermediate floor parts (14) which also serve as the floor for the layer of elevator components (K) located above are placed on the fixing structures (8) of a respective layer.

11. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the floorboard (6) is used in production as a transport frame for the elevator components (K) belonging to a package (P).

12. Method according to one of preceding Claims 10 and 11, characterized in that the floorboard (6), the intermediate floor parts (14), the covering structure (10) and at least one fixing structure (8) are made of mono-materials.

13. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, after inserting the elevator components (K) belonging to a package (P), the packaging means (VM) used are assembled so as to form a closed container which is closed by a closure means.

14. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, after removing the elevator components (K) from the package (P), collapsible elements present on the floorboard (6), the covering structure (10), the intermediate floor parts (14) and / or the at least one fixing structure (8), are combined to reduce the volume of the empty material for the return.

15. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that formed on the package (P) are loading aids by way of which the packages (P), using loading devices, are transported internally and loaded onto and unloaded from transport vehicles.

16. Method according to one of preceding Claims 10 to 14, characterized in that the floorboard (6), the covering structure (10), the intermediate floor parts (14) and / or the at least one fixing structure (8) are covered with a protective layer of a plastics material.

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