Transporting arrangement

Abstract

The invention relates to a transporting arrangement which is intended for flat items and has a cuboidal main body (1), which on one side has an introduction opening (2) through which the flat item can be introduced into a receiving space, wherein the transporting arrangement comprises a cuboidal closure body (4), which on one side has a push-open opening (5) and which, can be secured on the main body (1) for closing the introduction opening (2) of the latter. The aim of the invention is that the receiving space can be flexibly adapted and, irrespective of the size of the receiving space, the transporting arrangement can be securely locked. For this purpose, the invention proposes that at least four holes should be distributed, in pairs or in groups, over the height of at least one main-body side wall adjacent to the introduction opening (2) and the closure body (4) should have at least two fastening openings (6) corresponding to the pairs of round holes (3) in the main body (1), wherein the round holes (3) in the main body (1) and / or the fastening openings (6) in the closure body (4) have a thread, wherein two bolts can be screwed or inserted into the fastening openings (6) and round holes (3) so as to connect the main body (1) and the closure body (4) in a form-fitting manner.

Description

[0001] T ransDortvorrichtung

[0002] The invention relates to a transport device for flat objects, in particular for paintings, art prints and / or posters stretched on stretcher frames, with a cuboid-shaped base body in which a receiving space for at least one flat object is formed and which has an insertion opening on one side through which the flat object can be inserted into the receiving space, wherein the transport device comprises a cuboid-shaped closure body which can be pushed onto the base body so that the closure body at least partially covers the base body and can be fixed to the base body to close its insertion opening.

[0003] Such a transport device is known, for example, from the publication DE 102019 110 894 A1. The transport device described therein is used for the transport and storage of flat objects, in particular works of art. To protect the works of art from damage, the receiving space described therein is at least partially padded. Furthermore, the base body and the closure body can be positively connected via ribs and corresponding recesses.

[0004] To protect the transport device and its contents from unauthorized access, DE 102019 110 894 A1 proposes providing corresponding eyelets on the closure body and the base body, which can be connected using a cable tie or lock. A disadvantage of the options described there for securing the closure body to the base body is that the transport device only has a receiving space of a predetermined size. Furthermore, the connection between the base body and the closure body is unstable because it is realized exclusively by the two bodies themselves and their integral components.

[0005] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a transport device whose receiving space is flexibly adaptable and which can be locked independently of the size of the receiving space, wherein the transport device should also be easy to operate.

[0006] To achieve the object, the invention proposes, starting from a transport device of the type mentioned at the outset, that at least four holes are arranged in pairs or groups distributed over the height of at least one side wall of the base body bordering the insertion opening and that the closure body has at least two fastening openings corresponding to the paired round holes of the base body, wherein the round holes on the base body and / or the fastening openings on the closure body have a thread and wherein two bolts can be screwed or inserted into the fastening openings or round holes, such that the base body and the closure body are connected in a form-fitting manner.

[0007] The round holes on the base body, which are distributed in pairs or groups across the height, make it possible to slide the locking body onto the base body until a pair or group of round holes on the base body overlaps with the at least two fastening openings on the locking body. The bolts can then be inserted so that the locking body is secured to the base body. The bolts can be locked in the round holes using the blocking mechanism. The blocking mechanism can only be opened again by an authorized person. The storage volume of the transport device according to the invention can thus be easily adjusted and adapted for flat objects of different sizes. It is also possible to protect the object from unauthorized access.

[0008] A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the round holes on the base body are distributed over at least 80%, preferably at least 90%, of the height of the base body. This allows the receiving volume to be increased particularly advantageously and flexibly.

[0009] A particularly preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the distances between the round holes are equal and a maximum of 75 mm, preferably a maximum of 55 mm. This ensures that a round hole can always form a pair with the round hole located above and below it, thus further increasing flexibility without any design effort.

[0010] The locking mechanism is preferably implemented using bolts in the form of eyebolts and a U-lock threaded through the eyelets of the eyebolts. This design reliably prevents the eyebolts from being unscrewed. The construction is robust and easy to use.

[0011] Alternatively, the locking mechanism is designed using bolts in the form of at least two locking pins with an axial lock. The axial lock ensures a positive connection between the base body and the locking body.

[0012] A further development of the invention provides that one or more fold-out retaining brackets, preferably two retaining brackets, and / or at least one handle are arranged on the outer surface of the closure body. For example, a carrying strap with a snap hook can be attached to the unfolded retaining brackets so that the user can comfortably carry the transport device over the shoulder during transport. When the retaining brackets are not in use, they are folded in and preferably recessed into a recess in the closure body. The same principle applies to a handle arranged at the insertion opening on the outer surface of the closure body. This handle can be grasped directly by hand during transport and preferably has an ergonomic shape.

[0013] It is advisable for the closure body and / or the base body to be made of plastic, preferably polyethylene. The transport device thus remains relatively lightweight overall, yet is very robust against environmental influences, ensuring the flat object is securely protected. Furthermore, the closure body and the base body can be manufactured from plastic using the rotational molding process. This rotational molding process offers a particularly precise yet cost-effective manufacturing method.

[0014] Advantageously, the closure body and / or the base body have padding on their inner surfaces. This padding provides additional protection for the flat object from impacts during transport.

[0015] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. They show:

[0016] Figure 1a: schematically shows an exploded view of a transport device according to the invention in an embodiment with eyebolts and a U-lock;

[0017] Figure 1 b: schematically an exploded view of a transport device according to the invention in an embodiment with a plug pin with axial lock;

[0018] Figure 2a: schematic side view of the main body of the

[0019] Transport device from Figure 1a;

[0020] Figure 2b: schematic side view of the main body of the

[0021] Transport device from Figure 1b; Figure 3a: schematically shows a detailed view obliquely from below of the transport device from Figure 1a in the assembled state;

[0022] Figure 3b: schematically shows a detailed view obliquely from below of the transport device from Figure 1b in the assembled state;

[0023] Figure 4a: schematically shows a front view of the transport device according to the invention from Figure 1a in the closed state in a first orientation;

[0024] Figure 4b: schematically shows a front view of the transport device according to the invention from Figure 1b in the closed state in a first orientation;

[0025] Figure 5: schematically a front view of the inventive

[0026] Transport device from Figure 1a in a second orientation;

[0027] Figure 6: schematically shows a detailed view of the closure body from Figure 1;

[0028] Figure 7: schematically a section through a plug pin according to the

[0029] Embodiments from Figures 1b, 2b, 3b and 4b.

[0030] Figures 1a and 1b show the individual parts of a transport device according to the invention in an exploded view. The cuboid-shaped base body is designated by the reference numeral 1. The base body 1 consists essentially of polyethylene and has an insertion opening 2 on one side, which extends across the entire side. A flat object can be inserted into the base body 1 via the insertion opening 2. The base body 1 has round holes 3 across the height of its narrow sides. The round holes 3 have an internal thread. Each round hole 3 forms a pair with the adjacent round holes 3. The round holes 3 on the base body 1 can be seen in Figures 2a and 2b. Furthermore, a cuboid-shaped closure body 4 is shown. The closure body 4 is also made of polyethylene and has a slide-on opening 5 on one side, which extends across the entire side.Two mounting holes 6 are provided at the lower end of the narrow sides, which are not visible in this front view. The mounting holes 6 correspond to the round holes 3 on the base body 1, thus having the same or slightly larger diameter and the same distance from each other.

[0031] In this embodiment, the transport device also features bolts designed as eyebolts 7.1. Finally, a U-lock 8 is also shown. The embodiment with locking bolts 7.2 and axial lock 7.2.1 in Figure 1b cannot be locked, but can be opened and closed much more quickly.

[0032] During use, a flat object is inserted into the receiving space of the base body 1 via the insertion opening 2. The closure body 4 is then at least partially slipped over the base body 1 so that the flat object is surrounded by the base body 1 and the closure body 4. The closure body 4 is pushed onto the base body 1 until the transport device as a whole receives the flat object as precisely as possible and the two fastening openings 6 of the closure body 4 are located exactly over two round holes 3 in the base body 1. As shown in Figures 2a and 2b, the eyebolts 7.1 or the socket pins 7.2 with axial lock 7.2 are then guided through the fastening openings 6 and screwed into the round holes. The base body 1 and the closure body 4 are now positively connected using the eyebolts 7.1 or the socket pins 7.1 with axial lock 7.2.1.

[0033] Finally, the bolt of the U-lock 8 is passed through the eyelets of the eyebolts 7.1, and the U-lock 8 is locked. The flat object is now safely protected from environmental influences and access by unauthorized persons in the transport device, as shown in Figure 3a. Figure 3b shows a detailed view of the transport device locked by means of the locking bolt.

[0034] Figure 4a shows the transport device from Figure 1 in a first orientation. Here, the locking body 4 is pushed onto the base body 1 until the two fastening openings 6 on the locking body 4 are located exactly above the two lowest round holes 3 on the base body 1. The eyebolts 7.1 are guided through the fastening openings 6 and screwed into the two lowest round holes 3. The U-lock 8 is guided through the eyelets of the two eyebolts 7.1 and locked. The eyebolts 7.1 can no longer be turned due to this blocking mechanism. The flat object located in the transport device is protected as described above. In this orientation, the transport device has its minimum storage volume.

[0035] Figure 4b shows the transport device from Figure 1 in a first orientation. Here, the closure body 4 is pushed onto the base body 1 until the two fastening openings 6 on the closure body 4 are located exactly above the two lowest round holes 3 on the base body 1. The locking pins 7.2 with axial lock 7.2.1 are guided through the fastening openings 6 and screwed into the two lowest round holes 3. The locking pins 7.2 with axial lock 7.2.1 can no longer be unscrewed due to this blocking mechanism and connect the closure body 4 to the base body 1 in a form-fitting manner. The flat object located in the transport device is protected as described above. In this orientation, the transport device has its minimum storage volume.

[0036] Figure 5 shows the transport device from Figure 1 in a second orientation. Here, the locking body 4 is pushed onto the base body 1 until the two fastening openings 6 on the locking body 4 are positioned exactly above the top two round holes 3 on the base body 1. The eyebolts 7.1 are guided through the fastening openings 6 and screwed into the top two round holes 3 on the base body 1. The U-lock 8 can now be guided through the two eyebolts 7.1 and locked. In this orientation, the transport device has its maximum capacity.

[0037] The two orientations show the inventive principle of the transport device, which offers a variable receiving volume and at the same time very good protection for the respective flat object.

[0038] Figure 6 shows a detailed view of an upper edge of the closure body 4. A retaining bracket 9 is shown on the upper side. This bracket can be adjusted from a flat position to an extended position (as shown) using a folding mechanism. For example, a carrying strap can be hooked into the retaining bracket 9 using a snap hook. A second, corresponding retaining bracket 9 is arranged at the opposite end of the upper side of the closure body 4.

[0039] Finally, a fold-out handle 10 is arranged in a recess in the side wall of the closure body 4. A second such fold-out handle 10 is arranged on the opposite side wall of the closure body. Using the fold-out support bracket 9 or the fold-out handle 10, the transport device can be carried particularly comfortably with both hands or even by two people.

[0040] Figure 7 shows a cross-section through a round hole 3 of the base body 1 with an inserted locking pin 7.2 with an axial locking device 7.2.1. The diameter of the shaft of the locking pin 7.2 is selected so that the locking pin fits precisely into the round hole 3. While the axial lock 7.2.1 engages in an axial widening of the round hole, so that the locking pin 7.2 is positively connected to the base body 1. Via an actuating mechanism not shown here on the locking pin 7.2, preferably arranged on the head of the locking pin 7.2, the axial lock 7.2.1 can be retracted and the locking pin 7.2 can be withdrawn from the round hole 3. List of reference symbols:

[0041] 1 Base body 2 Receiving opening

[0042] 3 round holes

[0043] 4 locking bodies

[0044] 5 Slide-on opening

[0045] 6 Mounting hole 7.1 Eyebolts

[0046] 7.2 Socket pin with axial lock

[0047] 7.2.1 Axial lock

[0048] 8 U-lock

[0049] 9 Retaining bracket 10 Handle

Claims

Patent claims 1. Transport device for flat objects, in particular for paintings, art prints and / or posters stretched on stretcher frames, with a cuboid base body (1) in which a receiving space for at least one flat object is formed and which has an insertion opening (2) on one side through which the flat object can be inserted into the receiving space, wherein the transport device comprises a cuboid closure body (4) which has a sliding opening (5) on one side, via which the closure body (4) can be pushed onto the base body (1) so that the closure body (4) at least partially covers the base body (1), wherein the closure body (4) can be fixed to the base body (1) to close its insertion opening (2), characterized in thatthat at least four round holes are arranged in pairs or groups over the height of at least one side wall of the base body (1) bordering the insertion opening (2), and the closure body (4) has at least two fastening openings (6) corresponding to the paired round holes (3) of the base body (1), wherein the round holes (3) on the base body (1) and / or the fastening openings (6) on the closure body (4) have a thread and wherein two bolts can be screwed into the fastening openings (6) and / or the round holes (3), or are insertable such that the base body and the closure body are positively connected.

2. Transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that the round holes (3) on the base body (1) are distributed over at least 80%, preferably at least 90% of the height of the base body (1).

3. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distances between the round holes (3) are equal and amount to a maximum of 75 mm, preferably a maximum of 55 mm.

4. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the blocking mechanism is formed by bolts in the form of eyebolts (7.1) and a U-lock (8) guided through the eyes of the eyebolts (7.1), so that the connected bolts are not rotatable.

5. Transport device according to one of claims 1-3, characterized in that the blocking mechanism is designed by means of bolts in the form of at least two plug pins (7.2) with axial lock (7.2.1).

6. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more fold-out holding brackets (9), preferably two holding brackets (9), and / or at least one handle (10) are arranged on the outer surface of the closure body (4).

7. Transport device according to claim 6, characterized in that the holding brackets (9) and / or handles (10) are arranged in indentations on the closure body (4).

8. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure body (4) and / or the base body (1) are made of plastic, preferably of polyethylene.

9. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure body (4) and / or the base body (1) are manufactured using a rotational process.

10. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure body (4) and / or the base body (1 ) have padding on their inner surfaces.

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