Structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems and a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems

Abstract

The subject of the application is a construction module (1) of a transport device in baggage / parcel sorting systems comprising a plate (2) comprising a front surface (3) and a rear surface (4) and at least one longitudinal reinforcing element (5) attached to the plate (2) on the side of the rear surface (4). The longitudinal reinforcing element (5) is attached to the plate (2) on the side of the rear surface (4) by means of clinch connections (6).

Description

[0001] Structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems and a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems

[0002] Technical field

[0003] The present invention relates to a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems and a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems.

[0004] Background of the invention

[0005] From European patent application EP3917806A there is known a vehicle comprising at least one structural element supporting a window, at least one window trim and at least one trim support mounted on said structural element, to which element the window trim is attached. Said at least one window trim support is attached to the structural element by clinching. The European patent application is focused on improving the reliability of vehicle window trim installation compared to the solutions known from the prior art.

[0006] From British patent application GB729772A there is known a metal panel structure comprising a panel reinforced at the edges with flanged elements as well as an external panel shaped in such a way to fit the opening of a car trunk. The external panel and the reinforced panel are connected with the use of their circumferential edges. Said edges can be connected by clinching. The British patent application focuses on the problem of providing metal panel structures that have a torsional rigidity degree required in car trunk structures.

[0007] European patent application EP3109195A1 discloses an escalator / moving walkway modular truss comprising an upper module, a central module and a lower module. The upper module and the lower module are connected with the central module of the truss by clinching. The aim of that solution is to reduce the number of components required to produce such a truss and to shorten its production time.

[0008] American patent US6964333B2 discloses a conveyor chain guide system comprising a curved chain guide assembly, a straight chain guide assembly and a support frame. The curved chain guide assembly and the straight chain guide assembly can be connected with the support frame by clinching. The American patent focuses on solving problems associated with servicing conveyor chain guide systems. International application PCT W02008098390A1 discloses a steel structural element that can have two, longitudinally extending, steel supports, or shaped supports that are joined together with the use of plates, or flat bars, or sheet metal profiles, or steel profiles, using one, or two, or three, or more clinch joints on each of said steel supports, or shaped supports. Said steel structural element can form a part of an escalator. The aim of the invention according to this application is to propose a method for clinching metal sheets and supports made of thick sheet metal, using lower clamping forces.

[0009] The solutions known from the patent literature cited above disclose the use of clinch joints mainly in solutions known from the automotive industry or in escalator or moving walkway constructions, so in structures that are subjected mostly to the impact of static loads.

[0010] In practice, in the structural modules of transporters being part of baggage / parcel sorting systems, the longitudinal reinforcing elements are fixed to structural module panels by means of welding joints. However, the production of such joints is highly time-consuming and expensive.

[0011] The aim of the invention is to develop a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems with a construction characterized by high mechanical strength to instantaneous dynamic loads arising when carrying the sorted baggage / parcels due to the baggage / parcels hitting against such a module. A further aim of the invention is to develop a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems with a construction that allows reducing the time and financial outlays associated with the production process of such a module and, in consequence, the whole transporting device.

[0012] The essence of the invention

[0013] The object of the invention is a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems, comprising a plate comprising a front surface and a rear surface, and at least one longitudinal reinforcing element fixed to the plate on the side of the rear surface. The essence of the invention is that at least one longitudinal reinforcing element is fixed to the plate on the side of the rear surface by means of clinch joints.

[0014] The fixing of at least one longitudinal reinforcing element to the plate on the side of the rear surface by means of clinch joints in said structural module ensures high mechanical strength of the construction of such a module to instantaneous dynamic loads arising when carrying the sorted baggage / parcels due to the baggage / parcels hitting against such a module. Furthermore, the fixing of at least one longitudinal reinforcing element to the plate on the side of the rear surface by means of clinch joints allows reducing the time and financial outlays associated with the production process of such a module and, in consequence, the whole transporting device.

[0015] Preferably, the clinch joints are spaced with respect to each other at a distance of at least 30 mm.

[0016] Preferably, the clinch joints are spaced with respect to each other at a distance from 75 to 250 mm, and more preferably, at a distance from 200 to 250 mm.

[0017] The application of the clinch joints spaced with respect to each other at the distance from 75 to 250 mm, preferably at the distance from 200 to 250 mm, allows for further reduction of time and financial outlays associated with the production process of the structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems and, in consequence, the whole transporting device.

[0018] Preferably, the clinch joints are arranged in at least two rows.

[0019] The application of clinch joints arranged in at least two rows ensures an increase in resistance of the structural module of a transporting device to instantaneous dynamic loads arising when carrying the sorted baggage / parcels due to the baggage / parcels hitting against such a module. As a result, the application of clinch joints arranged in at least two rows provides increased durability of the construction of such a module.

[0020] Preferably, at least one edge of the plate is bent.

[0021] Preferably, the plate is made of a sheet metal with a thickness of at least 0.5 mm.

[0022] Preferably, at least one longitudinal reinforcing element is made of a sheet metal with a thickness of at least 0.5 mm.

[0023] Preferably, the plate and at least one longitudinal reinforcing element are made of carbon steel, carbon steel with coatings, stainless steel, aluminum or aluminum alloys.

[0024] Making the plate and at least one longitudinal reinforcing element of the structural module of carbon steel ensures greater durability of the construction of such a module.

[0025] Preferably, at least one longitudinal reinforcing element has in a cross-section a shape of a channel bar.

[0026] Preferably, at least one longitudinal reinforcing element has in a cross-section a shape of a channel bar with arm ends bent to the outside. Preferably, at least one longitudinal reinforcing element has in a cross-section a shape of an angle bar.

[0027] The invention further relates to a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems, comprising at least one structural module according to the invention.

[0028] Preferably, at least one structural module according to the invention forms a band, base or support of the transporting device.

[0029] Preferably, the transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems comprises at least two structural modules according to the invention, and the longitudinal reinforcing elements of adjacent structural modules are arranged with respect to each other parallel and / or perpendicular.

[0030] Preferably, the transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems comprises at least two structural modules according to the invention, and the distance between the longitudinal reinforcing elements of adjacent structural modules is at least 50 mm.

[0031] Advantages of the invention

[0032] The application of clinch joints in the structural module according to the invention allows for eliminating the need for time-consuming and expensive welded joints.

[0033] The application of the structural module according to the invention provides a reduction in time and financial outlays associated with the production process of such a module.

[0034] The application of the structural module according to the invention allows for eliminating the emissions of heat, harmful gases and UV radiation occurring during welding the components of such a module.

[0035] The application of the structural module according to the invention provides increased safety during the production of such a module.

[0036] Description of drawing figures

[0037] The subject of the invention is shown in the embodiments in a drawing, in which:

[0038] Fig. 1A shows a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to the invention in the first embodiment in a perspective view from a side of a rear surface of a plate, Fig. IB shows a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to the invention in the first embodiment in a perspective view from the side of a front surface of a plate,

[0039] Fig. 2A shows a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to the invention in the second embodiment in a perspective view from the side of a rear surface of a plate,

[0040] Fig. 2B shows a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to the invention in the second embodiment in a perspective view from the side of a front surface of a plate,

[0041] Fig. 3 shows a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to the invention in the first and second embodiment in a cross-section,

[0042] Fig. 4 shows a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to the invention with the longitudinal reinforcing element in a shape a channel bar with clinch joints arranged in two rows in a cross-section, where each of the two rows of the clinch joints extends on a base of that element;

[0043] Fig. 5 shows a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to the invention with the longitudinal reinforcing element in a shape of a channel bar with clinch joints arranged in one row in a cross-section, where the clinch joints extends on a base of that element;

[0044] Fig. 6 shows a structural module of a transporting in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to the invention with the longitudinal reinforcing element in a shape of an angle bar in a cross-section, where the clinch joints extend in one row;

[0045] Fig. 7A shows a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to the invention in a form of a band in a perspective view from the side of a rear surface of a plate,

[0046] Fig. 7B shows a structural module of a transporting device in baggage / parcel_sorting systems according to the invention in a form of a band in a perspective view from the side of a front surface of a plate,

[0047] Fig. 8 shows a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to the invention in a fragmentary perspective view from the bottom, Fig. 9 shows a fragment of a transporting device in baggage / parcel_sorting systems according to the invention with visible longitudinal reinforcing elements of a structural module in magnification.

[0048] Detailed description of the invention

[0049] The first embodiment of the invention

[0050] Structural module of a transporter in baggage / parcel sorting systems

[0051] A structural module 1 of a transporting device 7 in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to the first embodiment (Fig. 1A, Fig. IB) comprises a plate 2 comprises a front surface 3 and a rear surface 4, and a longitudinal reinforcing element 5 fixed to the plate 2 on the side of the rear surface 4.

[0052] The plate 2 and the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 are made of sheet metals with a thickness of 2 mm. In other embodiments, the plate 2 and the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 can be made of sheet metals with a thickness of 3 mm. In still other embodiments, the plate 2 can be made of a sheet metal with a thickness of 2 mm, while the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 can be made of a sheet metal with a thickness of 3 mm. In further, equally preferable embodiments, the plate 2 can be made of a sheet metal with a thickness of 3 mm, while the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 can be made of a sheet metal with a thickness of 2 mm.

[0053] Furthermore, the plate 2 and the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 are made of carbon steel, for example steel of S235 or S355 grade. Making the plate 2 and the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 of carbon steel, for example steel of S235 or S355 grade, ensures greater durability of the construction of such a module. In other embodiments, the plate 2 and the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 can be made of carbon steel with coatings, stainless steel, aluminum or aluminum alloys. Examples of applicable carbon steel with coatings include powder-coated carbon steel, galvanized carbon steel, or blackened carbon steel. An example of applicable aluminum is AW-1050A aluminum. An example of applicable aluminum alloy is AIMgl alloy.

[0054] The longitudinal reinforcing element 5 is fixed to the plate 2 on the side of the rear surface 4 by means of clinch joints 6. The fixing of the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 to the plate 2 on the rear side 4 by means of clinch joints 6 provides high mechanical strength of the structure of the said module 1 to instantaneous dynamic loads produced when carrying the sorted baggage / parcels due to the baggage / parcels hitting against such a module. In addition, the fixing of the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 to the plate 2 on the rear side 4 by means of clinch joints 6 allows reducing the time and financial outlays spent on producing such a module and, in consequence, the whole transporter 7.

[0055] The fixing of the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 to the plate 2 on the side of the rear surface 4 by means of clinch joints 6 ensures high mechanical strength of the construction of said module to instantaneous dynamic loads arising when carrying the sorted baggage / parcels due to the baggage / parcels hitting against such a module. Furthermore, the fixing of the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 to the plate 2 on the side of the rear surface 4 by means of clinch joints 6 allows reducing the time and financial outlays associated with the production process of such a module and, in consequence, the whole transporting device 7.

[0056] The clinch joints 6 are spaced with respect to each other at a distance x that is, for example, 115 mm. In other embodiments, the clinch joints 6 can be spaced with respect to each other at a distance x that is, for example, 150 mm. In still other embodiments, the clinch joints 6 can be spaced with respect to each other at a distance x that is, for example, 250 mm. The application of clinch joints 6 spaced with respect to each other at a distance x ranging from 75 to 250 mm, for example 115 mm or 150 mm, in particular at a distance x ranging from 200 to 250 mm, for example 250 mm, allows for further reduction of time and financial outlays associated with the production process of the structural module 1 and, in consequence, the whole transporting device 7.

[0057] In addition, the clinch joints 6 are arranged in two rows. The application of clinch joints 6 arranged in two rows ensures an increase in resistance of the structural module 1 of a transporting device 7 to instantaneous dynamic loads arising when carrying the sorted baggage / parcels due to the baggage / parcels hitting against such a module. As a result, the application of clinch joints 6 arranged in two rows provides increased durability of the construction of the module 1.

[0058] The longitudinal reinforcing element 5 has in a cross-section a shape of a channel bar with arm ends bent to the outside, wherein each of the two rows of the clinch joints 6 extends in the ends of the arms of the channel bar bent to the outside (Fig. 3). In other embodiments, the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 can have a shape of a channel bar fixed to the plate 2 by means of clinch joints 6 arranged in two rows, wherein each of the two rows of the clinch joints 6 extends on the base of that element (Fig. 4). In still other embodiments, the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 can have a shape of a channel bar fixed to the plate 2 by means of clinch joints 6 extending in one row, wherein the clinch joints 6 extend on the base of that element (Fig. 5). In other, equally preferable embodiments, the longitudinal reinforcing element 5 can have a shape of an angle bar fixed to the plate 2 by means of clinch joints 6 extending in one row (Fig. 6). Transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems

[0059] A transporting device 7 (Fig. 8, Fig. 9), for example a belt transporter, in baggage / parcel sorting systems comprises structural modules 1 according to the invention. The structural modules 1 form bands (Fig. 7A, Fig. 7B) and a base of the transporting device 7. For example, such a band can be 300 mm high and can comprise seven longitudinal reinforcing elements 5. In other embodiments, the structural modules 1 can also form supports for the transporting device 7. The longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming bands of the transporting device 7 are arranged in parallel to each other. Similarly, the longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming the base of the transporting device 7 are arranged in parallel to each other. In still other embodiments, the longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming bands of the transporting device 7 can be arranged perpendicularly to each other and, similarly, the longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming the base of the transporting device 7 can be arranged perpendicularly to each other.

[0060] In addition, the distance between the longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming bands of the transporting device 7 is, for example, 50 mm. Similarly, the distance between the longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming the base of the transporting 7 is, for example, 50 mm. In other embodiments, the distance between the longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming bands of the transporting device 7 can be, for example, 400 mm. Similarly, the distance between the longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming the base of the transporting device 7 can be, for example, 400 mm. In still other embodiments, the distance between the longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming bands of the transporting device 7 can be, for example, 450 mm. Similarly, the distance between the longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming the base of the transporting device 7 can be, for example, 450 mm. In other, equally preferable embodiments, the distance between the longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming bands of the transporting device 7 can be, for example, 500 mm. Similarly, the distance between the longitudinal reinforcing elements 5 of adjacent structural modules 1 forming the base of the transporting device 7 can be, for example, 500 mm.

[0061] The transporting device disclosed in the presented embodiment is a disclosure that is also inherent to the other embodiments of the structural module 1. The second embodiment of the invention

[0062] Structural module of a transporter in baggage / parcel sorting systems

[0063] The second embodiment (Fig. 2A, Fig. 2B) of the structural module 1 of a transporting device 7 in baggage / parcel sorting systems as in the first embodiment, with the difference that the edges of the pair of opposite sides of the plate 2, in this case the pair of shorter sides of the plate 2, are bent towards its rear surface 4.

[0064] Designations:

[0065] 1 - structural module

[0066] 2 - plate

[0067] 3 - front surface

[0068] 4 - rear surface

[0069] 5 - reinforcing element

[0070] 6 - clinch joints

[0071] 7 - transporting device

Claims

CLAIMS1. A structural module (1) of a transporting device in baggage / parcel sorting systems, comprising- a plate (2) comprising a front surface (3) and a rear surface (4), and- at least one longitudinal reinforcing element (5) fixed to the plate (2) on the side of the rear surface (4), characterized in that- at least one longitudinal reinforcing element (5) is fixed to the plate (2) on the side of the rear surface (4) by means of clinch joints (6).

2. The structural module (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the clinch joints (6) are spaced with respect to each other at a distance (x) of at least 30 mm.

3. The structural module (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the clinch joints (6) are spaced with respect to each other at a distance (x) from 75 to 250 mm, preferably at a distance (x) from 200 to 250 mm.

4. The structural module (1) according to any of previous claims from 1 to 3, characterized in that the clinch joints (6) are arranged in at least two rows.

5. The structural module (1) according to any of the previous claims, characterized in that at least one edge of the plate (2) is bent.

6. The structural module (1) according to any of the previous claims, characterized in that the plate (2) is made of a sheet metal with a thickness of at least 0.5 mm.

7. The structural module (1) according to any of the previous claims, characterized in that at least one longitudinal reinforcing element (5) is made of a sheet metal with a thickness of at least 0.5 mm.

8. The structural module (1) according to any of the previous claims, characterized in that the plate (2) and at least one longitudinal reinforcing element (5) are made of carbon steel, carbon steel with coatings, stainless steel, aluminum or aluminum alloys.

9. The structural module (1) according to any of the previous claims, characterized in that at least one longitudinal reinforcing element (5) has in a cross-section a shape of a channel bar.

10. The structural module (1) according to any of claims from 1 to 8, characterized in that at least one longitudinal reinforcing element (5) has in a cross-section a shape of a channel bar with arm ends bent to the outside.

11. The structural module (1) according to any of claims from 1 to 8, characterized in that at least one longitudinal reinforcing element (5) has in a cross-section a shape of an angle bar.

12. A transporting device (7) in baggage / parcel sorting systems, comprising at least one structural module (1) according to any of claims from 1 to 11.

13. The transporting device (7) in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to claim 12, characterized in that at least one structural module (1) according to any of claims from 1 to11 forms a band, base and / or support of the transporting device (7).

14. The transporting device (7) in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the transporting device (7) comprises at least two structural modules (1), and the longitudinal reinforcing elements (5) of adjacent structural modules (1) are arranged with respect to each other parallel and / or perpendicular.

15. The transporting device (7) in baggage / parcel sorting systems according to any of claims from12 to 14, characterized in that the transporting device (7) comprises at least two structural modules (1), and the distance between the longitudinal reinforcing elements (5) of adjacent structural modules (1) is at least 50 mm.