LOGISTICS COMPLEX.

Abstract

LOGISTICS ASSEMBLY A logistics assembly comprises a support equipped with a beam and a floor that is at least partially wired. The floor is designed to be placed on the support such that one of its wires runs alongside the beam. A removable fastening element is designed to hold the floor onto the beam. The fastening element has a first end designed to pivotally engage with the wire running alongside the beam. A main part of the removable fastening element terminates in a second end. The main part has passed through an opening in the floor to face the beam at an angle to it. The second end is designed to snap onto the beam by pivoting the removable fastening element around the wire running alongside the beam. Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 3

Description

Title of the invention: LOGISTICS ASSEMBLY. technical field

[0001] One aspect of the invention relates to a logistics assembly comprising a support equipped with a beam and a platform, at least partially wire-based, suitable for placement on the support. The logistics assembly may, for example, be in the form of shelving comprising a set of beams. Shelves may be formed by placing respective platforms on respective pairs of beams. Goods, or other loads, may then be placed on these shelves and subsequently removed from them. technological BACKGROUND

[0002] In the logistics system in question, the flooring may be inadvertently moved or lifted during load handling, particularly with handling equipment. This risk can be reduced, or even eliminated, by screwing the flooring to the support and, more specifically, to the beam(s) of the support, if it has several beams. Another technique involves using straps or clamps to secure the flooring to the support.

[0003] However, the implementation time for these techniques is relatively long. Screwing operations can be particularly tedious. Moreover, these operations require specialized tools. Some techniques may require several parts. These drawbacks are particularly noticeable in warehouses that may have several thousand, or even tens of thousands, of floors to install. The workload and costs of implementing conventional techniques can be prohibitive. Description of the invention

[0004] There is a need for an inexpensive and easy-to-implement technique for maintaining a floor on a support equipped with at least one beam.

[0005] One aspect of the invention provides for a logistical assembly comprising:

[0006] - a support equipped with a beam,

[0007] - a floor at least partially wired suitable for being laid on the support of such so that a wire of the floor runs alongside the beam, and

[0008] - a removable fastening element suitable for holding the floor onto the beam, the element a fixing device having a first end capable of pivotally engaging on the wire adjacent to the beam, while a main part of the removable fixing device terminating in a second end has passed through an opening in the floor to face the beam at an angle between them, the second end being capable of to snap onto the beam by a pivoting movement of the removable fixing element around the wire alongside the beam.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first end of the removable fastening member, which is able to pivotally engage on the wire adjacent to the beam, has a V-shaped lateral profile.

[0010] In one embodiment, the V-shaped lateral profile of the first end of the removable fastening member has an acute angle.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second end of the removable fastening member has a V-shaped lateral profile.

[0012] In one embodiment, the V-shaped lateral profile of the second end of the removable fastening member has an obtuse angle.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second end of the removable fastening member has a rim suitable for engaging on an edge of the beam.

[0014] In one embodiment, the removable fastening member is in one piece.

[0015] In one embodiment, the removable fastening member has a elastic deformability.

[0016] In one embodiment, the removable fastening member is formed from a folded resilient metal blade.

[0017] In one embodiment, the floor includes a wire edge of which the wire adjacent to the beam is part.

[0018] In one embodiment, the wire alongside the beam is a peripheral element of the floor.

[0019] In one embodiment:

[0020] - the beam is a first beam of a set of beams which are part of the support,

[0021] - another floor wire runs alongside a second beam of the beam assembly, and

[0022] - the logistics assembly includes an additional removable fastening element suitable for holding the floor on the second beam, the additional removable fixing device being similar to the removable fixing device suitable for holding the floor on the first beam.

[0023] For illustrative purposes, some embodiments of the invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. This description will highlight features that complement those mentioned above, as well as the advantages that these additional features may provide.

[0024] SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a logistics assembly with a circle indicating a part of it.

[0026] Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the part of the embodiment of the logistics assembly indicated by the circle on Fig. 1, Fig. 2 being a close-up illustrating this part in more detail.

[0027] Fig. 3 is a schematic side view of the part of the logistics assembly embodiment in which a removable fastening member is in the rest position.

[0028] Fig. 4 is a schematic side view of the part of the logistics assembly embodiment in which the removable fastening member is in the locked position.

[0029] Fig. 5 is a schematic perspective view of the removable fastening member.

[0030] Figure 6 is a schematic side view of part of another mode of realization of the logistics assembly in which a removable fastening element according to another embodiment is in a rest position.

[0031] The [Fig.7] is a schematic side view of the part of the other embodiment of the logistics assembly in which the removable fastening member according to the other embodiment is in the locked position.

[0032] DESCRIPTION OF SOME EMBODIMENT MODES

[0033] Figure 1 schematically illustrates an embodiment of a logistics assembly 100. Figure 1 presents a schematic perspective view of this embodiment 100. The illustrated embodiment 100 can constitute a basic structure for shelving. This embodiment 100 will hereafter be referred to as the basic structure for shelving 100 by way of example and for ease of reading. Figure 1 includes a circle indicating a portion of the basic structure for shelving 100.

[0034] [Fig. 2] schematically illustrates the part of the basic structure for shelving 100 indicated by the circle in [Fig. 1]. [Fig. 2] presents a schematic perspective view constituting a close-up of this part, illustrating it in more detail.

[0035] The basic structure for shelving 100 comprises a support 101 and a platform 102 suitable for placement on the support 101. The support 101 is equipped with at least one beam. In this embodiment, the support 101 is equipped with a pair of beams 103, 104 on which the platform 102 can be placed. One of the beams 103 will be referred to hereafter as the front beam 103, and the other as the rear beam 104, for ease of reading.

[0036] The floor 102 is at least partially wired. In this embodiment, the floor 102 is in the form of a grid comprising peripheral wires. A peripheral wire 105 runs alongside the front beam 103 on one of its outer sides. Another peripheral wire runs alongside the rear beam 104 on one of its outer sides. This latter wire is not visible in [Fig. 1]. Both peripheral wires will be shown below referred to respectively as the front peripheral wire 105 and the rear peripheral wire for ease of reading.

[0037] In more detail, in this embodiment, the front peripheral wire 105 is part of a front wire flange 106 that runs along the front beam 103 while covering part of its outer side. Conversely, the rear peripheral wire is part of a rear wire flange that runs along the rear beam 104 while covering part of its outer side. This latter wire flange is not visible in [Fig. 1].

[0038] The basic structure for shelving 100 further includes a removable fastening member 107, which is partially visible in [Fig. 1]. The same applies to [Fig. 2], which provides a close-up of the visible part of the embodiment of the removable fastening member 107. The removable fastening member 107 secures the floor 102 to the front beam 103. The removable fastening member 107 will hereafter be referred to as the fastening member 107, without the adjective "removable," for ease of reading. Several embodiments of the fastening member 107 will be described in more detail below.

[0039] The basic structure for shelving 100 may also include at least one additional fastening element for securing the floor 102 to the rear beam 104. Such an additional fastening element is not shown in [Fig. 1] for the sake of simplicity and clarity. Indeed, each additional fastening element can be similar, or even identical, to the fastening element 107 shown in [Fig. 1] and, in more detail, in [Fig. 2].

[0040] Figure 3 schematically illustrates an embodiment of the fastening member 107 in its rest position within the base structure for the shelving unit 100. Figure 3 presents a schematic perspective view of this portion in which the fastening member 107 is in its rest position. The fastening member 107 has a first end 108 adapted to pivotally engage with the front perimeter wire 105 of the floor 102. In this embodiment, this first end 108 has a V-shaped lateral profile. More specifically, the V-shaped lateral profile of the first end 108 has an acute angle. This angle can be, for example, between 50 and 80 degrees, more precisely approximately 65 degrees.

[0041] A main portion 109 of the fastening member 107 terminates in a second end 110. The main portion 109 passes through an opening in the floor 102 to face the front beam 103 at an angle to them. In this embodiment, the main portion 109 has a lateral profile corresponding to a portion of that of the front beam 103. Specifically, the lateral profile of the main portion 109 is U-shaped with two arms, one shorter than the other. The shorter arm comprises the second end 110 of the fastening member. 107. The other branch is joined to the first end 108 which pivotally engages on the front peripheral wire 105 of the floor 102.

[0042] The second end 110 is able to snap onto the beam by a pivoting movement of the fastening member 107 around the wire adjacent to the beam. An arrow in [Fig. 3] represents this pivoting movement. An operator can induce the pivoting movement and thus the snapping by simply manipulating the fastening member 107. For example, they simply need to apply sufficient pressure to the arm of the main part 109 attached to the first end 108.

[0043] In this embodiment, this second end 110 also has a V-shaped lateral profile. However, unlike the first end 108, the V-shaped lateral profile of the second end 110 has an obtuse angle. This angle can be, for example, between 130 and 170 degrees, more precisely about 150 degrees.

[0044] Figure 4 schematically illustrates the embodiment of the fastening member 107 in the locked position within the base structure for the shelving unit 100. Figure 4 presents a schematic perspective view of this part in which the fastening member 107 is in the locked position. In the locked position, the front beam 103 is held between the two arms of the main part 109 of the fastening member 107. The fastening member 107 is tightened and thus locked onto the front beam 103. Consequently, the shelf 102 is held onto the front beam 103 because the front perimeter wire 105 of the shelf 102 is caught in the first end 108 of the fastening member 107.

[0045] A simple manipulation is sufficient to return the fastening member 107, which is in the locked position as illustrated in [Fig. 4], to its rest position as illustrated in [Fig. 3]. For example, the operator can place the thumb of one hand on the first end 108 and one or more other fingers of that hand on the main part 109 between the two arms. Then, by turning the hand slightly towards them, they cause a pivoting movement opposite to that illustrated in [Fig. 3], thus releasing the second end of the fastening member 107. Once in the rest position, the operator could easily remove the fastening member 107, if desired, by disengaging its first end 108 from the peripheral wire before 105.

[0046] Figure 5 schematically illustrates the embodiment of the fastening member 107 already described above in its application context with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 5 presents a schematic perspective view of the fastening member 107. In this embodiment, the removable fastening member 107 is a single piece and exhibits elastic deformability. For example, the removable fastening member 107 can be formed from a folded sheet of resilient metal.

[0047] Figures 6 and 7 schematically illustrate part of another embodiment of the logistics assembly 600 comprising a removable fastening member 601 according to another embodiment. Figures 6 and 7 each present a schematic view comparable respectively to that of Figures 3 and 4. In this embodiment, the removable fastening member 601 has a rim 602 adapted to engage with an edge 603 of a beam 604. The removable fastening member 601 according to this other embodiment functions in a similar manner to that described above with reference to Figures 3 and 4. In Figure 6, the removable fastening member 601 according to the other embodiment is in its rest position. A pivoting movement allows this fixing member 601 to be put into the locking position illustrated in [Fig.7].

[0048] The embodiments described with reference to the drawings illustrate the invention rather than limiting it. The reference symbols are not intended to be limiting. The verb "include" in a claim does not preclude the presence of other elements or steps than those listed in the claim. The same applies to similar verbs such as "comprising" and "include".

Claims

Demands

1. Logistics assembly comprising: - a support equipped with a beam, - a floor at least partially wired suitable for being placed on the support such that a wire of the floor runs alongside the beam, and - a removable fixing member suitable for holding the floor on the beam, the fixing member having a first end suitable for pivoting onto the wire running alongside the beam while a main part of the removable fixing member ending in a second end has passed through an opening in the floor to face the beam at an angle between them, the second end being suitable for snapping onto the beam by a pivoting movement of the removable fixing member around the wire running alongside the beam.

2. Logistics assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first end of the removable fastening member, which is able to pivotally engage on the wire adjacent to the beam, has a V-shaped lateral profile.

3. Logistics assembly according to claim 2, wherein the V-shaped lateral profile of the first end of the removable fastening member has an acute angle.

4. Logistics assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second end of the removable fastening member has a V-shaped lateral profile.

5. Logistics assembly according to claim 4, wherein the V-shaped lateral profile of the second end of the removable fastening member has an obtuse angle.

6. Logistics assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second end of the removable fastening member has a rim suitable for engaging on an edge of the beam.

7. Logistics assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the removable fastening member is a single piece.

8. Logistics assembly according to claim 7, in the removable fixing member exhibits elastic deformability.

9. Logistics assembly according to claim 8, in the removable fixing member is formed of a folded resilient metal blade.

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12. Logistics assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, in which the floor includes a wire edge of which the wire adjacent to the beam is part. Logistics assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the wire alongside the beam is a peripheral element of the floor. Logistics assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11, in which; - the beam is the first beam in a series of beams that form part of the support, - another floor joist runs alongside a second beam in the beam assembly, and - the logistics assembly includes an additional removable fixing device suitable for holding the floor on the second beam, the additional removable fixing device being similar to the removable fixing device suitable for holding the floor on the first beam.