Arrangement applied to a cover for protecting a load on a pallet

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cover (10) of the type used for protecting and securing a load (CG) on a pallet (PT) in industrial and logistics environments, the cover (10) being formed by a plastic tarpaulin (11) comprising a rectangular section (S1) in which transverse folds (D1) are formed and which define a set of sections (11A) / (11B) / (11C) / (11D) / (11E), while the top cover (11F) comprises walls (11f3) / (11f4) / (11f5) that receive a stabilising strap (11f2) installed on the free peripheral edge (11f1) and elastic straps (12C) with hooks (12c1) for coupling to the eyelet (13C) installed on the section (11C); said cover (10) incorporates a set of additional lower elastic straps (12B) with end hooks (12b1) installed on sections (11B) / (11D) of the plastic tarpaulin (11) and fastening eyelets (13B) fastened to the parallel sections (11A) / (11C) / (11E) for complete isolation (IS) of all areas of the load (CG).

Description

[0001] "ARRANGEMENT INTRODUCED IN A COVER FOR PROTECTING CARGO ON A PALLET."

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003]

[0001] This utility model relates to an arrangement introduced in a palletized cargo protection cover of the type used in industries and physical spaces and infrastructures for receiving, storing, processing and shipping products. The cargo protection cover presents innovative constructive characteristics considering that it integrates a set of lower elastic straps for locking the cover in relation to the pallet, thus configuring an efficient locking arrangement that prevents the displacement of the tarp when placed on the cargo and pallet, and which, associated with the cover that develops from the upper end of the same cover, configures the complete isolation of all areas of the cargo, forming a barrier against moisture, dirt or similar interferences during storage and transport.

[0004] HISTORY OF THE TECHNIQUE

[0005]

[0002] The use of pallets is common practice in industrial and logistics environments, both for internal storage and transport of products or equipment and for external logistics. Palletization speeds up handling, optimizes vertical storage space and enables stacking, among other advantages, and securing the load on pallets is crucial to ensure the safety and integrity of the goods.

[0006]

[0003] Among the fastening techniques available on the market, stretch film stands out as one of the most widely used solutions. It consists of a highly elastic plastic film that wraps around the load and the pallet, creating a layer of protection and stability. Its adhesion to the load and to itself keeps the products compacted, preventing displacement, and can also be...

[0007] applied manually or with wrapping machines.

[0008]

[0004] Although stretch film is effective at stabilizing the load on the pallet, it has the disadvantage of completely blocking access to the items. Consequently, any internal adjustments require tearing the film, followed by the application of a new layer to isolate the load, resulting in rework for operators as well as increased operating costs.

[0009]

[0005] One option available on the market consists of using a cover conventionally made of a rectangular plastic tarp that wraps around the sides of palletized packages and has external elastic straps to aid in securing it. However, this solution only protects the sides of the load, leaving the top vulnerable to weather such as rain and dust, as well as other contaminants.

[0010]

[0006] The applicant, a specialist in the field in question, is the applicant for a patent for a pallet cargo securing strap described in document no. o . BR 20.2024.019100-0 which receives a buckle, toothed lock and anchoring bracket for fixing to the corners of the boxes, protecting them from damage, and which, although efficient, was designed primarily to assist in securing the load without offering the same protection against the elements, being limited only to the physical containment of the load on the pallet.

[0011] State of the Art Analysis

[0012]

[0007] In a search conducted in specialized databases, documents relating to pallet cargo protection covers were found, such as document no. o. BR 10.2018.013990-8 which deals with a reusable cover for securing palletized loads, equipped with anchoring straps, horizontal reinforcement loops for arching and front closure with adjustment by half-moon steel rings, with dimensions suitable for the load to be secured, protected and positioned on the pallets, during their handling and transport in motor vehicles.

[0013]

[0008] Document no. o GB2365402 presents a reusable cover for the sides of goods on a pallet and comprises a sheet of material that is tightly fastened and held in place around the goods by straps and buckles. The sheet may be rectangular with straps extending from each of its ends. The lower straps may be extra-long so that they can pass under the central leg of the pallet and hold the cover over it. The sheet may be of woven polypropylene / canvas / tarpaulin and the straps of polypropylene material.

[0014]

[0009] Thus, it is a fact that the documents cited in the paragraphs above, despite belonging to the same field of application, do not present any of the characteristics of the object now improved, thus guaranteeing that it meets the legal requirements for patentability.

[0015] FUNCTIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

[0016]

[0010] The functional improvement of the pallet cargo protection cover consists of providing a set of elastic straps that assist in both the lateral fixation of the cover in relation to the cargo and the fixation in relation to the pallet, thus configuring the stabilization of the cover and which, together with the top cover, make up a single product that provides total protection for the cargo.

[0017] Advantages Obtained

[0018]

[0011] One of the advantages of pallet cargo protection covers is that the elastic straps provide an efficient locking mechanism for the cargo and pallet, stabilizing it and preventing it from shifting during handling, storage, and transport.

[0019]

[0012] Another advantage of the pallet cargo protection cover is that it integrates a covering that easily conceals the upper portion of the cargo, protecting it completely and preventing contact between the cargo and dirt, moisture, and similar substances.

[0020]

[0013] Another advantage of pallet cargo protection covers is that they provide security during storage and transport against damage and potential contamination of the palletized products.

[0021]

[0014] Another advantage of pallet cargo protection covers is that they are reusable and allow for the replacement of stretch film, leading to cost savings and sustainability in logistics.

[0022] DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0023]

[0015] To complement the present description in order to obtain a better understanding of the characteristics of the utility model and in accordance with a preferred practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached to the description, where, in an exemplary, though not limiting, manner, the following is represented:

[0024]

[0016] Figure 1 represents a plan view of the cover in question with elastic straps extended;

[0025]

[0017] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the cover over the load and pallet;

[0026]

[0018] Figure 3 shows a perspective view of the cover mounted and secured around the load and pallet;

[0027]

[0019] Figure 4 represents a rear perspective view of the cover, illustrating the attachment of the cover and an enlarged detail of one of the loose lower elastic straps;

[0028]

[0020] Figure 5 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the cover applied around the load, showing an enlarged detail of the elastic strap fixed to its respective lower fastening eyelet in relation to the pallet;

[0029]

[0021] Figure 6 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the cover over the cargo and its respective enlarged detail;

[0030]

[0022] Figure 7A represents a perspective view of a variation of the protective cover applied over the load whose cover is independent of the exploded body; and

[0031]

[0023] Figure 7B shows a perspective view of the variation of the cover with independent cover installed.

[0032] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE OBJECT

[0033]

[0024] The present utility model refers to a "DISPOSITION INTRODUCED IN A COVER FOR PROTECTION OF PALLET CARGO", a cover (10) of the type used for protection and securing of cargo (CG) on pallets (PT) in industries and logistics environments (not illustrated) and comprising a plastic tarp (11) with one end having lateral elastic straps (12A) with hooks (12a 1) and the opposite end with fastening eyelets (13A).

[0034]

[0025] According to the present utility model, said cover (10) is formed by plastic tarpaulin (11), in turn, comprising a rectangular sector (S1) where transverse creases (D1) are made and which configure a set of sectors (11A) / (11B) / (11C) / (11D) / (11E) that remain coplanar with the vertices of the peripheral faces of the load (CG), while the cover (11F), ordinarily quadrangular, develops from a longitudinal crease (D2) provided at the upper end of the sector (11C), whose peripheral edges have extensions that configure walls (Hf3) / (llf4) / (llf5) and that receive a stabilizing strip (Hf2) installed on the free peripheral edge (llfl), as well as the walls (1lf3) / (llf5) have extended free ends for the installation of respective elastic strips. (12C) with hooks (12cl) for coupling to the eyelet (13C) installed in the sector (11C) of the cover (10).Saita cover (10) integrates a set of additional elastic straps (12B) and lower straps with end hooks (12bl) installed in sectors (11B) / (11D) of the plastic tarp (11) and fixing eyelets (13B) fixed in parallel sectors (11A) / (11C) / (11E).

[0035]

[0026] In sector (11 E) of the tarp (11) at least three elastic strips (12A) are installed vertically and equidistantly, while in the lower portion of sectors (11B) and (11D) at least one elastic strip (12B) is distributed. The association of the elastic strips (12A) with the elastic strips (12B) configures a locking and stabilizing arrangement (AT) of the cover (10) in relation to the load (CG) and pallet (PT).

[0036]

[0027] In each sector (11A), (11C) and (11E) of the tarp (11) there is a set of eyelets (13B) for anchoring the hooks (12b 1), while sector (11B) has additional eyelets (13A1) installed parallel to the fixing eyelets (13A) of sector (11A), in order to enable adjustment of the tightness level of the straps (12A).

[0037]

[0028] The association of the set of sectors (11A) / (11B) / (11C) / (11D) / (11E), cover (11F) and locking and stabilization arrangement (AT) configures the integral isolation (IS) of all load areas (CG).

[0038]

[0029] To install the cover (10) around the load (CG) on the pallet (PT), simply position the tarp (11) with sectors (11A) / (11B) / (11C) / (11D) / (11E) positioned on the periphery of the load (CG), followed by anchoring the hooks (12a 1) of the strips (12A) in one of the fixing eyelets (13A). Subsequently, the strips (12B) are passed under the vertices of the pallet (PT) to be anchored in respective fixing eyelets (13B) configuring the locking and stabilizing arrangement (AT) and settling of the cover (11F) on top of the load (CG).

[0039]

[0030] In an alternative version, the cover (10') has a canvas (11') with an independent cover (11 F'), equipped with a stabilizing strip (1 lf2') and formed by a top (llf6') with at least three walls (Ilf3') / (llf4') / (llf5'), the cover (11 F') being supported on a load (CG) placed on a pallet (PT).

[0040]

[0031] The preferred embodiment of the present utility model has been described, and any modifications and / or alterations should be understood as in

[0041] within the scope of the utility model presented.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. "ARRANGEMENT INTRODUCED IN A COVER FOR PROTECTING PALLET CARGO", a cover (10) of the type used for protecting and securing cargo (CG) on pallets (PT) in industries and logistics environments, comprising a plastic tarp (11) with one end having lateral elastic straps (12A) with hooks (12a1) and the opposite end with fastening eyelets (13A), characterized in that the cover (10) is formed by a plastic tarp (11) comprising a rectangular sector (11) where transverse creases (11) are made, configuring a set of sectors (11A) / (11B) / (11C) / (11D) / (11E), while the cover (11F), ordinarily quadrangular, develops from a longitudinal crease (12) provided at the upper end of the sector (11C), whose peripheral edges have extensions that configure walls. (Hf3) / (llf4) / (llf5) and which receive stabilizing strip ( 1 lf2 ) fixed to the free peripheral edge (llfl);the walls (llf3) / (llf5) have extended free ends receiving respective elastic strips (12C) with hooks (12cl) for coupling to the eyelet (13C); said cover (10) integrates a set of additional elastic strips (12B) and lower ones with end hooks (12bl) fixed to the sectors (11B) / (11D) of the plastic tarp (11) and fixing eyelets (13B) fixed to the parallel sectors (11A) / (11C) / (11E); in the sector (11E) of the tarp (11) there are at least three elastic strips (12A) distributed vertically and equidistant, while in the lower portion of the sectors (11B) and (11D) there is at least one elastic strip (12B); in each sector (11A), (11C) and (11E) of the tarp (11) there is a set of eyelets (13B) for anchoring the hooks (12bl), while sector (11B) has additional eyelets (13A1) parallel to the fixing eyelets (13A) of sector (11A) for adjusting the tightening level of the straps (12A);The locking and stabilizing arrangement (AT) of the cover (10) in relation to the load (CG) and pallet (PT) is configured by the association of the elastic strips (12A) with the elastic strips (12B), while the integral isolation (IS) of all areas of the load (CG) is comprised by the association of the set of sectors (11A) / (11B) / (11C) / (11D) / (11E), cover (11F) and locking and stabilizing arrangement (AT).

2. "ARRANGEMENT INTRODUCED IN A COVER FOR PROTECTING PALLET CARGO", according to claim 1 and in an alternative version, characterized by the cover (10') having a canvas (11') with an independent cover (11F'), equipped with a stabilizing strip (11f2') and formed by a top (11f6') with at least three radial walls (11f3') / (11f4') / (11f5').

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