JP2000190966A - Pallet - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pallet capable of being easily made compact in its dimensions when it is unused or moved, reducing an occupying space to a great extent, and being easily developed to a usable state. SOLUTION: This pallet comprises: an intermediate support 23 capable of being flapped at the portion between its standing position located at an intermediate part of a side frame 11 of a pallet main body 10 and its lying position where the intermediate support 23 lies on the side frame 11; a rear support 33 supported on a rear end of the side frame 11 in such a manner that the rear support 33 can be flapped at the portion between its standing position and its lying position where the rear support 33 lies on the intermediate support 23 located in its lying position; a front support 43 supported on a front end of the side frame 11 in such a manner that the front support 43 can be flapped at the portion between its standing position and its lying position where the front support 43 lies on the rear support 33 located in its lying position; and a first locking means 51 and a second locking means 55, which are provided between the intermediate support 23 and the rear support 33, both being in their standing positions, and between the intermediate support 23 and the front support 43, both being in their standing positions, respectively, so as to restrict the relative standing positions among the respective supports, and on which objects to be stored are placed.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【０００１】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、パレットに関し、
特に折り畳み可能なパレットに関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pallet,
In particular, it relates to a foldable pallet.

【０００２】[0002]

【従来の技術】近年環境問題や資源再利用に対する関心
の高まりから樹脂製品のリサイクル化が叫ばれ、例えば
自動車産業分野においてもバンパ等の樹脂製品を製造す
る際に発生する工程内不良品や廃車等から分離回収され
る樹脂製品のリサイクルが注目されている。2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, the recycling of resin products has been called out due to increasing concerns about environmental problems and resource recycling. For example, in the automotive industry, defective products and scrap cars generated in the process of manufacturing resin products such as bumpers and the like are also present. Attention has been focused on recycling of resin products separated and recovered from such products.

【０００３】バンパの回収に際し、例えば各整備工場等
において廃車等から取り外された使用済みのバンパ、或
いは工程内不良品とされるバンパ（以下、これらのバン
パを説明の便宜上使用済みバンパと称する）は、一旦保
管用パレットに保管され、しかる後回収されて処理さ
れ、再びバンパやマッドガード等のリサイクル樹脂製品
として活用される。When collecting bumpers, for example, used bumpers removed from end-of-life vehicles or the like at each garage or the like, or bumpers regarded as defective products in the process (hereinafter, these bumpers are referred to as used bumpers for convenience of explanation) Is temporarily stored on a storage pallet, then collected and processed, and reused as a recycled resin product such as a bumper or a mudguard.

【０００４】この保管用パレットは、例えば図７に正面
図、図８に側面図、図９に平面図を示すように、矩形の
パレット本体１０１の隅部下面に各々移動用の固定キャ
スタ１０２ａ及び自在キャスタ１０２ｂが設けられると
共に、パレット本体１０１の各隅部及び中間部に支柱１
０４が立設され、各支柱１０４間に横部材１０５が架設
されている。As shown in a front view of FIG. 7, a side view of FIG. 8, and a plan view of FIG. 9, for example, a fixed caster 102a for moving and A swivel caster 102b is provided, and a pillar 1 is provided at each corner and intermediate portion of the pallet body 101.
A horizontal member 105 is erected between the columns 104.

【０００５】そして、対向配置された一対の横部材１０
５上に複数の使用済みバンパが掛け渡されるように載置
されて保管される。[0005] Then, a pair of transverse members 10 arranged opposite to each other are provided.
A plurality of used bumpers are placed and stored on the fifth bumper 5 so as to be bridged.

【０００６】[0006]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】上記パレットによる
と、複数の使用済みバンパを横部材１０５に掛け渡すこ
とによって載置収容できるものの、パレット本体１０１
に支柱１０４が溶接固定されて常時立設された状態に維
持されることから、パレットの不使用時や移動時におけ
る占有スペースが大きく、その取扱い上好ましいもので
はなかった。According to the pallet described above, although a plurality of used bumpers can be placed and accommodated by bridging the bumper on the horizontal member 105, the pallet body 101 is not used.
Since the column 104 is fixed by welding and is always kept in an upright position, the occupied space when the pallet is not used or moved is large, which is not preferable in terms of handling.

【０００７】従って、かかる点に鑑みなされた本発明の
目的は、不使用時や移動時にはコンパクト化が容易に得
られて大幅な占有スペースの削減が可能でかつ、容易に
使用状態に展開可能な取扱性に優れたパレットを提供す
ることにある。Accordingly, an object of the present invention in view of the above point is that when not in use or when moving, compactness can be easily obtained, a large occupation space can be greatly reduced, and the system can be easily deployed to a use state. An object of the present invention is to provide a pallet excellent in handleability.

【０００８】[0008]

【課題を解決するための手段】上記目的を達成する請求
項１に記載のパレットの発明は、相対向して延在する一
対の側部フレームを有する平面視略矩形のパレット本体
と、互いに対向配置され、各々上記側部フレーム上に起
立する起立位置と上記側部フレーム上に横臥する横臥位
置との間で回動可能に上記フレームの中間部に基端が軸
支された一対の第１支柱と、互いに対向配置され、各々
上記側部フレーム上に起立する起立位置と各々上記横臥
位置の第１支柱上に横臥する横臥位置との間で回動可能
に上記各側部フレームの対向位置する一方端に各々基端
が軸支された一対の第２支柱と、互いに対向配置され、
各々上記側部フレーム上に起立する起立位置と各々上記
横臥位置の第２支柱上に横臥する横臥位置との間で回動
可能に上記各側部フレームの他方端に各々基端が軸支さ
れた一対の第３支柱と、上記起立位置の各第１支柱と第
２支柱との間に架設されて上記第１支柱と第２支柱の相
対位置を拘束すると共に、被保管物を載置する第１係止
手段と、上記起立位置の各第１支柱と第３支柱との間に
架設されて上記第１支柱と第３支柱の相対位置を拘束す
ると共に、被保管物を載置する第２係止手段とを備えた
ことを特徴とする。According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pallet having a substantially rectangular pallet body having a pair of side frames extending opposite to each other. A pair of first bases, each having a base end pivotally supported at an intermediate portion of the frame so as to be rotatable between a standing position that stands on the side frame and a lying position that lies on the side frame. A support, and a facing position of each of the side frames, which are arranged to face each other and are rotatable between a standing position, respectively, standing on the side frame, and a lying position, respectively, lying on the first pillar in the lying position. A pair of second struts each having a base end pivotally supported at one end, and disposed opposite to each other;
A base end is pivotally supported at the other end of each of the side frames so as to be rotatable between a standing position that stands on each of the side frames and a lying position that lies on the second strut in the lying position. A pair of third pillars, and the first pillar and the second pillar in the upright position are erected between the first pillar and the second pillar to restrain the relative positions of the first pillar and the second pillar, and place the object to be stored. The first locking means, and the first and third columns, which are erected between the first and third columns in the upright position, restrain the relative positions of the first and third columns and place a storage object on the first column. And two locking means.

【０００９】請求項１の発明によると、不使用時におい
ては、パレット本体の各側部フレーム上に第１支柱を横
臥し、この横臥位置の第１支柱上に第２支柱を横臥し、
更に、この横臥位置の第２支柱上に第３支柱を横臥する
ことによって、高さ方向が極めて抑制された占有スペー
スが小さくコンパクトに折り畳まれる一方、使用時に
は、各第１支柱、第２支柱、第３支柱を起立位置に回動
して第１支柱と第２支柱、第１支柱と第３支柱の間に、
各々第１係止手段及び第２係止手段を架設して第１支
柱、第２支柱、第３支柱の相対位置を拘束した使用状態
に展開し、第１係止手段及び第２係止手段を被保管物の
載置台として機能せしめる。According to the first aspect of the present invention, when not in use, the first support is laid on each side frame of the pallet body, and the second support is laid on the first support in the laid position.
Furthermore, by laying the third support on the second support in this reclined position, the occupied space in which the height direction is extremely suppressed is small and compact, while the first support, the second support, The third support is pivoted to the upright position, and between the first support and the second support, and between the first support and the third support,
The first locking means and the second locking means are respectively erected and deployed in a use state in which the relative positions of the first support, the second support, and the third support are restrained, and the first locking means and the second locking means are provided. Function as a mounting table for the storage object.

【００１０】請求項２に記載の発明は、請求項１のパレ
ットにおいて、上記第１係止手段は、上記第１支柱と第
２支柱とのいずれか一方の支柱に基端が揺動自在に支持
された第１係止バーと、上記第１支柱と第２支柱との他
方の支柱に設けられて上記第１係止バーの先端が係止す
る係止部とを備え、上記第２係止手段は、上記第１支柱
と第３支柱とのいずれか一方の支柱に基端が揺動自在に
支持された第２係止バーと、上記第１支柱と第３支柱と
の他方の支柱に設けられて上記第２係止バーの先端が係
止する係止部とを備えたことを特徴とする。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pallet according to the first aspect, the first locking means is configured such that a base end of the first locking means can swing freely on one of the first support and the second support. A first locking bar that is supported, and a locking portion that is provided on the other of the first and second columns and locks a tip of the first locking bar; The stopping means includes a second locking bar whose base end is swingably supported by one of the first and third columns, and the other of the first and third columns. And a locking portion for locking the tip of the second locking bar.

【００１１】請求項２の発明によると、第１係止手段
が、第１支柱或いは第２支柱の一方に揺動自在に支持し
た第１係止バーと、他方に設けられて第１係止バーの先
端が係止可能な係止部によって、また、第２係止手段
が、第１支柱或いは第２支柱の一方に揺動自在に支持し
た第２係止バーと、他方に設けられて第２係止バーの先
端が係止可能な係止部によって容易に形成することがで
きる。According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first locking means is a first locking bar swingably supported on one of the first support and the second support and the first locking bar provided on the other. A second locking means is provided on a second locking bar swingably supported on one of the first support or the second support, and a second locking means is provided on the other by a locking portion capable of locking the tip of the bar. The tip of the second locking bar can be easily formed by a locking portion that can be locked.

【００１２】請求項３に記載の発明は、請求項１または
２のパレットにおいて、上記第２支柱及び第３支柱の各
基端に各々第２支柱及び第３支柱を起立位置に保持する
起立保持手段を備えたことを特徴とする。According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the pallet according to the first or second aspect, wherein the second support and the third support are respectively held at the base positions of the second support and the third support in the upright position. Means are provided.

【００１３】請求項３の発明によると、第２支柱及び第
３支柱の基端に第２支柱及び第３支柱を起立位置に保持
する起立保持手段を備えることから、パレットを使用状
態に展開することが容易になる。According to the third aspect of the present invention, the pallet is developed for use since the upright holding means for holding the second and third posts in the upright position is provided at the base ends of the second and third posts. It becomes easier.

【００１４】請求項４に記載の発明は、請求項３のパレ
ットにおいて、上記第２支柱及び第３支柱は、該第２支
柱及び第３支柱の各基端に各々取り付けられたヒンジブ
ラケットを介して上記側部フレームに軸支され、上記起
立保持手段は、上記各ヒンジブラケットと、上記第２支
柱及び第３支柱の起立位置で上記ヒンジブラケットが当
接して各第２支柱及び第３支柱を起立位置に保持する上
記パレット本体に取り付けられた各キャスタ取付板とを
備えたことを特徴とする。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the pallet of the third aspect, the second support and the third support are connected via hinge brackets respectively attached to the base ends of the second support and the third support. And the upright holding means, the hinge bracket abuts the hinge bracket at the upright position of the second support and the third support, and connects the second support and the third support. A caster mounting plate mounted on the pallet main body, which is held at the standing position.

【００１５】請求項４の発明は、第２支柱及び第３支柱
の各基端に取り付けらるヒンジブラケットと、上記パレ
ット本体に取り付けられた各キャスタ取付板とにより、
他の部品を追加することなく上記請求項３に記載の起立
保持手段を形成することができる。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a hinge bracket attached to each base end of the second support and the third support, and each caster mounting plate mounted on the pallet body,
The upright holding means according to claim 3 can be formed without adding other parts.

【００１６】請求項５に記載の発明は、請求項３のパレ
ットにおいて、上記第２支柱及び第３支柱は、該第２支
柱及び第３支柱の各基端に各々取り付けられた各ヒンジ
ブラケットを介して上記側部フレームの側面に軸支さ
れ、上記起立保持手段は、上記各ヒンジブラケットと、
上記第２支柱及び第３支柱の起立位置で上記ヒンジブラ
ケットが当接して上記第２支柱及び第３支柱を起立位置
に保持する、側部フレームから側方に突出した突出部上
面を有する上記パレット本体に取り付けられたキャスタ
取付板とを備えたことを特徴とする。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the pallet of the third aspect, the second support and the third support are hinge brackets respectively attached to the base ends of the second support and the third support. Through the side frame of the side frame, the upright holding means, each hinge bracket,
The pallet having a projecting upper surface protruding laterally from a side frame, wherein the hinge bracket abuts at the upright position of the second support and the third support to hold the second support and the third support at the upright position. A caster mounting plate mounted on the main body.

【００１７】この請求項５の発明は、上記請求項４の発
明をより具体的構成にしたものであって、第２支柱及び
第３支柱をヒンジブラケットを介して側部フレームの側
面にに軸支すると共に、側部フレームの側面から突出す
るキャスタ取付部上面にヒンジブラケットを当接するこ
とによって第２支柱及び第３支柱を起立状態に保持する
ことができる。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the above-described fourth aspect of the present invention in which the second column and the third column are pivotally mounted on the side surface of the side frame via a hinge bracket. The second support and the third support can be held upright by supporting the hinge bracket against the upper surface of the caster mounting portion that protrudes from the side surface of the side frame.

【００１８】[0018]

【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明によるパレットの実
施の形態を、被保管物として使用済みバンパを保管する
バンパ保管用パレットを例に図１乃至図６によって説明
する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a pallet according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6 using a bumper storage pallet for storing used bumpers as objects to be stored.

【００１９】図１は本実施の形態におけるバンパ保管用
パレット１の正面図、図２は図１の矢視Ａ方向からの側
面図、図３は平面図、図４は折り畳まれた状態のパレッ
ト１の側面図である。なお説明の便宜上矢印Ｆ方向を前
方、矢印Ｒ方向を後方、矢印Ｗ方向を幅方向と称する。FIG. 1 is a front view of a bumper storage pallet 1 according to the embodiment, FIG. 2 is a side view from the direction of arrow A in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a plan view, and FIG. 4 is a folded pallet. 1 is a side view of FIG. For convenience of explanation, the direction of arrow F is called the front, the direction of arrow R is called the rear, and the direction of arrow W is called the width direction.

【００２０】バンパ保管用パレット１は、断面略矩形で
対向配置された一対の側部フレーム１１と、各側部フレ
ーム１１の両端に各々架設された前部フレーム１２及び
後部フレーム１３によって平面視矩形に形成され、各側
部フレーム１１の略中央部間に中部フレーム１４が架設
されたパレット本体１０を有している。The bumper storage pallet 1 includes a pair of side frames 11 which are substantially rectangular in cross section and are opposed to each other, and a front frame 12 and a rear frame 13 erected at both ends of each side frame 11, respectively. And a pallet body 10 having a middle frame 14 erected substantially at the center of each side frame 11.

【００２１】パレット本体１０の側部フレーム１１と各
前部フレーム１２によって形成される各々の隅部下面に
は、自在キャスタ１５を取付支持する略矩形のキャスタ
取付板１６が取り付けられている。このキャスタ取付板
１６の側縁１６ａは、図５に図１のＩ部要部斜視図を示
すように側部フレーム１１の側面１１ａから外側方に、
例えば約１０ｍｍ程突出するように形成されている。A substantially rectangular caster mounting plate 16 for mounting and supporting a free caster 15 is mounted on the lower surface of each corner formed by the side frames 11 and the front frames 12 of the pallet main body 10. The side edge 16a of the caster mounting plate 16 is directed outward from the side surface 11a of the side frame 11 as shown in FIG.
For example, it is formed so as to protrude by about 10 mm.

【００２２】同様に、各側部フレーム１１と後部フレー
ム１３によって形成される各隅部下面には、固定キャス
タ１７を支持する略矩形のキャスタ取付板１８が取り付
けられ、このキャスタ取付板１８の側縁１８ａも図６に
図１のＩＩ部の要部拡大斜視図を示すように側部フレー
ム１１の側面１１ａから外側方に、例えば約１０ｍｍ程
突出して取り付けられている。Similarly, a substantially rectangular caster mounting plate 18 for supporting a fixed caster 17 is mounted on the lower surface of each corner formed by each side frame 11 and rear frame 13. The edge 18a is also attached to the side frame 11 so as to protrude outward from the side surface 11a, for example, by about 10 mm, as shown in FIG.

【００２３】各側部フレーム１１の中央部よりやや前方
寄りの側面１１ａの対応する位置に、各々支軸２１によ
って板状のヒンジブラケット２２を介して基端が回動自
在に軸支された第１支柱である中部支柱２３を有し、該
中間支柱２３は断面略矩形であって、図４に示すように
側部フレーム１１上に横臥する横臥位置と、図１に示す
起立状態において中部支柱２３の基端２３ａが側部フレ
ーム１１の上面に当接して回動が規制されて保持される
起立位置との間で回動可能なように、上記支軸２１は中
部支軸２３からオフセットして配置されると共に、各中
部支柱２３間には横部材２４が架設されて互いに連結さ
れている。The base end of each side frame 11 is rotatably supported by a support shaft 21 at a corresponding position on a side surface 11a slightly forward from the center of the side frame 11 via a plate-shaped hinge bracket 22. It has a middle support 23 which is one support, and the intermediate support 23 has a substantially rectangular cross section, and is positioned in a reclining position on the side frame 11 as shown in FIG. 4 and in a standing position shown in FIG. The support shaft 21 is offset from the central support shaft 23 so that the base end 23a of the support shaft 23 can rotate between an upright position where the base end 23a is in contact with the upper surface of the side frame 11 and the rotation is regulated and held. In addition, a horizontal member 24 is provided between the middle pillars 23 and connected to each other.

【００２４】各側部フレーム１１の側面１１ａの後端部
の対応する位置に、各々支軸３１によって略三角形板状
のヒンジブラケット３２を介して回動自在に断面矩形の
第２支柱である後部支柱３３の基端が回動自在に支持さ
れ、かつこの後部支柱３３が図４に示すように、側部フ
レーム１１上に横臥した上記中部支柱２３上に横臥する
横臥位置と図１に示す起立位置との間で回動可能なよう
に支軸３１は後部支柱３３に対して前方にオフセット配
置されている。A rear portion, which is a second column having a rectangular cross section, is rotatably provided at a position corresponding to the rear end of the side surface 11a of each side frame 11 by a support shaft 31 via a substantially triangular plate-shaped hinge bracket 32. The base end of the column 33 is rotatably supported, and the rear column 33 lays on the middle column 23 lying on the side frame 11, as shown in FIG. 4, and the standing position shown in FIG. The support shaft 31 is arranged to be offset forward with respect to the rear support column 33 so as to be rotatable between the support column 31 and the rear support column 33.

【００２５】更に、各後部支柱３３は互いに横部材３４
によって連結されると共に、後部支柱３３の下端を支持
するヒンジブラケット３２は、図１及び図６に示すよう
に、後部支柱３３を起立せしめた際、その下端縁３２ａ
が側部フレーム１１の側面１１ａから外側方に突出した
キャスタ取付板１８の突出部上面１８ｂに当接して後部
支柱３３の回動を規制すると共に、後部支柱３３を起立
位置に保持する起立手段が構成されている。Further, each of the rear supports 33 is connected to a horizontal member 34.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, the hinge bracket 32, which is connected to the rear support 33 and supports the lower end of the rear support 33, has a lower edge 32a when the rear support 33 is erected.
Abuts on the upper surface 18b of the caster mounting plate 18 projecting outwardly from the side surface 11a of the side frame 11 to regulate the rotation of the rear support post 33, and an upright means for holding the rear support post 33 in the upright position. It is configured.

【００２６】各側部フレーム１１の側面１１ａの前端部
の対応する位置に、各々支軸４１によって略三角形板状
のヒンジブラケット４２を介して回動自在に断面矩形の
第３支柱である前部支柱４３の基端が回動自在に支持さ
れ、かつ図４に示すようにこの前部支柱４３が側部フレ
ーム１１上に横臥した上記中部支柱２３上に横臥した後
部支柱３３上に横臥可能なように、支軸４１は前部支柱
４３に対して後方にオフセット配置されている。A front portion, which is a third column having a rectangular cross section, is rotatably provided at a position corresponding to the front end of the side surface 11a of each side frame 11 by a support shaft 41 via a substantially triangular plate-shaped hinge bracket 42. The base end of the strut 43 is rotatably supported, and the front strut 43 can lie on the rear strut 33 lying on the middle strut 23 lying on the side frame 11 as shown in FIG. As described above, the support shaft 41 is offset to the rear with respect to the front support column 43.

【００２７】各前部支柱４３は横部材４４によって連結
されると共に、前部支柱４３の下端を支持するヒンジブ
ラケット４２は、図１及び図５に示すように、前部支柱
４３を起立せしめた際、下端縁４２ａが側部フレーム１
１の側面１１ａから外側方に突出したキャスタ取付板１
６の突出部上面１６ｂに当接して前部支柱４３の回動を
規制すると共に、前部支柱４３を起立位置に保持する起
立保持手段が構成されている。Each of the front supports 43 is connected by a horizontal member 44, and a hinge bracket 42 supporting a lower end of the front support 43 raises the front support 43 as shown in FIGS. At this time, the lower edge 42a is
Caster mounting plate 1 protruding outward from side surface 11a
The upright holding means is configured to abut on the upper surface 16b of the protrusion 6 to restrict the rotation of the front column 43 and to hold the front column 43 in the upright position.

【００２８】後部支柱３３と中部支柱２３の間及び、前
部支柱４３と中部支柱２３の間には第１係止手段５１及
び第２の係止手段５５が配設されている。First locking means 51 and second locking means 55 are provided between the rear support 33 and the middle support 23 and between the front support 43 and the middle support 23.

【００２９】第１係止手段５１は、基端５２ａが後部支
柱３３の内側面の所定高さ位置に揺動自在に支持されて
先端５２ｂがＬ字状に折曲形成された第１係止バー５２
と、中部支柱２３の内側面に設けられた円筒状乃至環状
の係止部５３とによって形成され、後部支柱３３及び中
部支柱２３が起立位置で後部支柱３３に支持される第１
係止バー５２の基端５２ａと係止部５３が略同一高さに
設定され、かつ第１係止バー５２の先端５２ｂが係止部
５３に嵌入可能に構成されている。The first locking means 51 is a first locking means in which a base end 52a is swingably supported at a predetermined height on the inner surface of the rear support 33 and a distal end 52b is bent in an L-shape. Bar 52
And a cylindrical or annular locking portion 53 provided on the inner side surface of the middle support 23, and the first support 23 is supported by the rear support 33 when the rear support 33 and the middle support 23 are in the upright position.
The base end 52a of the locking bar 52 and the locking portion 53 are set at substantially the same height, and the distal end 52b of the first locking bar 52 is configured to be fitted into the locking portion 53.

【００３０】一方、第２係止手段５５は、基端５６ａが
前部支柱４３の内側面の所定高さ位置に揺動自在に支持
されて先端５６ｂがＬ字状に折曲形成された第２係止バ
ー５６と、中部支柱２３の内側面に設けられた円筒状乃
至環状の係止部５７とによって形成され、前部支柱４３
及び中部支柱２３が起立位置で前部支柱４３に支持され
る第２係止バー５６の基端５６ａと係止部５７が略同一
高さに設定され、かつ第２係止バー５６の先端５６ｂが
係止部５７に嵌入可能に構成されている。On the other hand, the second locking means 55 has a base end 56a swingably supported at a predetermined height position on the inner surface of the front support column 43 and a tip end 56b bent in an L-shape. The front support 43 is formed by two locking bars 56 and a cylindrical or annular locking portion 57 provided on the inner surface of the middle support 23.
In addition, the base end 56a of the second locking bar 56 and the locking portion 57 supported by the front column 43 when the middle support 23 is in the upright position are set at substantially the same height, and the distal end 56b of the second locking bar 56 is set. Is configured to be able to fit into the locking portion 57.

【００３１】次に、このように構成されたバンパ保管用
パレット１の使用方法について説明する。Next, a method of using the bumper storage pallet 1 configured as described above will be described.

【００３２】不使用状態におけるバンパ保管用パレット
１は、図４に示すように支軸２１によって側部フレーム
１１に軸支された各中部支柱２３が各々各側部フレーム
１１上に横臥した横臥位置で、支軸３１によって側部フ
レーム１１に軸支された各後部支柱３３が上記各中部支
柱２３上に横臥すると共に、後部支柱３３に基端５２ａ
が揺動自在に支持された各第１係止バー５２が両中部支
柱２３間に架設された横部材２４上に載置支持される。As shown in FIG. 4, the bumper storage pallet 1 in the non-use state is in a lying position in which the respective middle supports 23 supported by the side frames 11 by the support shafts 21 lie on the respective side frames 11. The rear struts 33 pivotally supported by the side frames 11 by the support shafts 31 lie on the respective middle struts 23, and the rear struts 33 have base ends 52a.
The first locking bars 52, which are swingably supported, are placed and supported on a horizontal member 24 provided between the two middle supports 23.

【００３３】更に支軸４１によって側部フレーム１１に
軸支された各前部支柱４３が上記各中部支柱２３上に横
臥した後部支柱３３上に横臥すると共に、前部支柱４３
に基端５６ａが揺動自在に支持された各第２係止バー５
６が両後部支柱３３間に架設された横部材３４上に載置
支持された、高さ方向が極めて抑制された占有スペース
が小になるようにコンパクトに折り畳まれている。Further, the front struts 43 pivotally supported by the side frame 11 by the support shafts 41 lie on the rear struts 33 lying on the respective middle struts 23 and the front struts 43.
2nd locking bar 5 whose base end 56a is swingably supported
6 is compactly folded so that an occupied space, which is mounted and supported on a horizontal member 34 erected between both rear supports 33 and whose height is extremely suppressed, is small.

【００３４】使用の際には、前部支柱４３をヒンジブラ
ケット４２の下端縁４２ａがキャスタ取付板１６の上面
１６ｂに当接するまで支軸４１を中心に回動して前部支
柱４３を起立せしめてヒンジブラケット４２とキャスタ
取付板１６の当接によって前部支柱４３を起立位置に保
持し、続いて同様に、折り畳まれた状態で使用場所に移
動せしめた後、後部支柱３３を、ヒンジブラケット３２
の下端縁３２ａがキャスタ取付板１８の上面１８ｂに当
接するまで支軸３１を中心に回動して起立せしめ、ヒン
ジブラケット３２とキャスタ取付板１８の当接によって
後部支柱３３を起立位置に保持する。In use, the front support column 43 is turned around the support shaft 41 until the lower edge 42a of the hinge bracket 42 contacts the upper surface 16b of the caster mounting plate 16, and the front support column 43 is erected. Then, the front support 43 is held in the upright position by the contact between the hinge bracket 42 and the caster mounting plate 16, and then similarly moved to the place of use in a folded state, and then the rear support 33 is moved to the hinge bracket 32.
Is turned around the support shaft 31 until the lower end edge 32a of the caster mounting plate 18 contacts the upper surface 18b of the caster mounting plate 18, and the rear support 33 is held in the standing position by the contact between the hinge bracket 32 and the caster mounting plate 18. .

【００３５】次に、各後部支柱３３及び前部支柱４３を
起立せしめた状態で、各中部支柱２３を支軸２１を中心
に下端２３ａが側部フレーム１１の上面に当接するまで
回動させて起立位置に保持すると共に、各後部支柱３３
に基端５２ａが回動自在に支持された各々の第１係止バ
ー５２を略水平状態に揺動して各第１係止バー５２の先
端５２ｂを各中部支柱２３に設けられた係止部５３に嵌
入し、架設された第１係止バー５２によって各後部支柱
３３と中部支柱２３とを連結して後部支柱３３と中間支
柱２３の相対位置を拘束する。Next, in a state where the rear support columns 33 and the front support columns 43 are erected, each of the middle support columns 23 is rotated about the support shaft 21 until the lower end 23 a contacts the upper surface of the side frame 11. While being held in the upright position, each rear support 33
The first locking bars 52 whose base ends 52a are rotatably supported are pivoted in a substantially horizontal state so that the distal ends 52b of the first locking bars 52 are locked on the respective middle posts 23. Each of the rear struts 33 and the middle strut 23 are connected to each other by a first locking bar 52 which is fitted into the portion 53 and the relative position between the rear strut 33 and the middle strut 23 is restrained.

【００３６】同様に、各前部支柱４３に基端５６ａが揺
動自在に支持された各々の第２係止バー５６を略水平状
態に揺動して各第２係止バー５６の先端５６ｂを各中部
支柱２３に設けられた係止部５７に嵌入し、架設された
第２係止バー５２によって各前部支柱４３と中部支柱２
３とを連結することによって前部支柱４３と中部支柱２
３の相対位置を拘束して使用状態にする。Similarly, each second locking bar 56 whose base end 56a is swingably supported by each front column 43 is swung in a substantially horizontal state, and the tip 56b of each second locking bar 56 is swung. Are fitted into the locking portions 57 provided on each of the middle posts 23, and each of the front struts 43 and the middle posts 2 are
3 and the front strut 43 and the middle strut 2
The relative position of No. 3 is constrained and used.

【００３７】この使用状態において、支軸３１、４１に
よって側部フレーム１１に軸支された後部支柱３３及び
前部支柱４３は、図６に示すように当接するヒンジブラ
ケット３２とキャスタ取付板１８及び、図５に示すよう
に当接するヒンジブラケット４２とキャスタ取付板１６
によって先端が離反する方向への回動が規制され、かつ
第１係止手段５１及び第２係止手段５５によって中部支
柱２３を介在して後部支柱３３と前部支柱４３が連結さ
れて中部支柱２３、後部支柱３３、前部支柱３４の起立
位置が確実に維持される。In this use state, the rear support 33 and the front support 43 pivotally supported by the side frames 11 by the support shafts 31 and 41 are connected to the hinge bracket 32 and the caster mounting plate 18 which are in contact with each other as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the hinge bracket 42 and the caster mounting plate 16 which come into contact with each other
The rotation in the direction in which the tip is separated from the front column is regulated, and the rear column 33 and the front column 43 are connected by the first locking unit 51 and the second locking unit 55 with the middle column 23 interposed therebetween. 23, the upright positions of the rear support 33 and the front support 34 are reliably maintained.

【００３８】そして、各後部支柱３３と中部支柱２３と
の間に架設されて対向配置された一対の第１係止バー５
２間及び、各前部支柱４３と中部支柱２３との間に架設
されて対向配置された一対の第２係止バー５６上に各々
複数の使用済みバンパが掛け渡されて管理される。Then, a pair of first locking bars 5 are provided between the rear support columns 33 and the middle support column 23 so as to be opposed to each other.
A plurality of used bumpers are respectively bridged and managed on a pair of second locking bars 56 which are provided opposite to each other and between the front struts 43 and the middle struts 23.

【００３９】一方、第１係止バー５２、第２係止バー５
６上から使用済みバンパが搬出された不使用時には、バ
ンパ保管用パレット１は図１乃至図３に示す使用状態か
ら図４に示す不使用状態に折り畳まれて保管される。On the other hand, the first locking bar 52 and the second locking bar 5
When the used bumper is unloaded from above, the bumper storage pallet 1 is folded from the use state shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 to the non-use state shown in FIG. 4 and stored.

【００４０】使用状態から不使用状態にバンパ保管用パ
レット１を折り畳むには、先ず第１係止バー５２及び第
２係止バー５６の各先端５２ｂ、５６ｂを中部支柱２３
に設けられた各係止部５３、５７から抜き出して、第１
係止手段５１及び第２係止手段５５による中部支柱２３
の拘束を解除し、支軸２１を中心に中部支柱２３を回動
して側部フレーム１１上に横臥する。In order to fold the bumper storage pallet 1 from the used state to the non-used state, first, the tips 52b, 56b of the first locking bar 52 and the second locking bar 56 are connected to the middle support 23.
From the locking portions 53 and 57 provided in the
Middle support 23 by locking means 51 and second locking means 55
Is released, and the middle support 23 is rotated about the support shaft 21 to lie on the side frame 11.

【００４１】続いて、支軸３１を中心に回動して側部フ
レーム１１上に横臥した各中部支柱２３上に載置するよ
うに各後部支柱３３を横臥し、かつ各後部支柱３３に揺
動自在に支持された第１係止レバー５２を両中部支柱２
３間に架設された横部材２４上に載置する。Subsequently, each of the rear supports 33 is laid down so as to be mounted on each of the middle supports 23 lying on the side frame 11 by rotating about the support shaft 31, and swinging on each of the rear supports 33. The first locking lever 52 movably supported is connected to both middle support columns 2.
It is placed on a horizontal member 24 erected between the three.

【００４２】更に、支軸４１を中心に回動して各中部支
柱２３上に横臥した上記各後部支柱３３上に各前部支柱
４３を載置するように横臥し、かつ各前部支柱４３に揺
動自在に支持された第２係止レバー５２を両後部支柱３
３間に架設された横部材３４上に載置して図４に示すよ
うにコンパクトに折り畳まれた不使用状態にしてしかる
場所保管される。Further, each of the front posts 43 is laid so that the front posts 43 are placed on the rear posts 33 lying on the respective middle posts 23 by rotating about the support shafts 41. The second locking lever 52 swingably supported on both rear supports 3
As shown in FIG. 4, it is placed on a horizontal member 34 erected between the three members and is compactly folded to be in a non-use state and is stored in a suitable place.

【００４３】以上説明した本実施の形態のパレット１に
よると、パレット本体１０の側部フレーム１１に支軸２
１、３１、４１によって回動自在に軸支された中部支柱
２３、後部支柱３３、前部支柱４３を回動して中部支柱
２３、後部支柱３３、前部支柱４３を側部フレーム１１
上に積層するように横臥することによって極めてコンパ
クトに折り畳まれた不使用状態に、また前部支柱４３、
後部支柱３３及び中部支柱２１を起立して後部支柱３３
と中部支柱２３の間、前部支柱４３と中部支柱２３との
間を第１係止手段５１の第１係止バー５２及び第２係止
手段５５の第２係止バー５６によって連結することによ
って使用状態に保持することができ、簡単な操作によっ
て不使用状態及び使用状態に展開することができて取扱
性に優れたものである。According to the pallet 1 of the present embodiment described above, the support shaft 2 is mounted on the side frame 11 of the pallet body 10.
The center support 23, the rear support 33, and the front support 43 pivotally supported by 1, 31, 41 are pivoted to rotate the middle support 23, the rear support 33, and the front support 43 to the side frame 11.
It is extremely compactly folded by lying down on top of it in a non-use state, and the front struts 43,
The rear support 33 and the middle support 21 are erected to form the rear support 33.
The first support bar 52 of the first locking means 51 and the second locking bar 56 of the second locking means 55 connecting the front support 43 and the middle support 23 with each other. Thus, it can be maintained in a use state, and can be developed into a non-use state and a use state by a simple operation, and is excellent in handleability.

【００４４】更に、ヒンジブラケット３２、４２とキャ
スタ取付板１６、１７との当接によって後部支柱３３及
び前部支柱４３が起立位置に保持され、かつ使用済みバ
ンパの載置部として機能する第１係止バー５２及び第２
係止バー５６の係合によって中部支柱２３、後部支柱３
３、前部支柱４３が使用状態に保持されることから、別
途中部支柱２３、後部支柱３３、前部支柱４３を使用状
態に起立保持するための手段を設ける必要がなく、構造
の簡素化及び軽量化が得られ製造コストの削減が得られ
る。Further, the rear supports 33 and the front supports 43 are held in the upright position by the contact between the hinge brackets 32, 42 and the caster mounting plates 16, 17, and the first function as a mounting portion for the used bumper. Locking bar 52 and second
By the engagement of the locking bar 56, the middle support 23, the rear support 3
3. Since the front support 43 is held in the use state, it is not necessary to separately provide a means for holding the middle support 23, the rear support 33, and the front support 43 in the use state. The weight can be reduced and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

【００４５】上記実施の形態では、第１係止手段５１の
第１係止バー５２を後部支柱３３に、係止部５３を中部
支柱２３に各々設け、第２係止手段５５の第２係止バー
５６を前部支柱４３に、係止部５７を中部支柱２３に各
々設けたが、中部支柱２３に第１係止バー５２及び、第
２係止バー５６を設け、後部支柱３３に係止部５３を、
前部支柱４３に係止部５７を配設することも可能であ
り、また中間支柱を二対以上配設することも可能であ
る。In the above embodiment, the first locking bar 52 of the first locking means 51 is provided on the rear support 33, and the locking portion 53 is provided on the middle support 23, and the second locking means 55 of the second locking means 55 is provided. The stop bar 56 is provided on the front support column 43 and the locking portion 57 is provided on the middle support column 23. The first support bar 52 and the second lock bar 56 are provided on the middle support column 23, and the stop bar 56 is connected to the rear support column 33. Stop part 53,
It is also possible to arrange the locking portion 57 on the front column 43, and it is also possible to arrange two or more pairs of intermediate columns.

【００４６】更に、使用済みバンパ以外の他の長尺物の
被保管物用のパレットとして使用することも可能であ
り、本発明は上記の実施形態に限定されることなく、発
明の趣旨を逸脱しない範囲で種々変更可能である。Further, the present invention can be used as a pallet for storing long objects other than used bumpers, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and departs from the gist of the present invention. Various changes can be made without departing from the scope.

【００４７】[0047]

【発明の効果】以上説明した本発明のパレットによる
と、相対向して延在する一対の側部フレームを有する平
面視略矩形のパレット本体の中間部に第１支柱、一方端
に第２支柱、他方端に第３支柱を各々軸支すると共に、
各起立位置の第１支柱と第２支柱、第１支柱と第３支柱
との間に架設されて各支柱の相対位置を拘束し、かつ被
保管物を載置する第１係止手段及び第２係止手段を設け
ることから、不使用時においては、パレット本体の各側
部フレーム上に順次第１支柱、第２支柱、第３支柱を横
臥することによって、高さ方向が極めて抑制されたコン
パクトに折り畳まれる一方、使用時には、各第１支柱、
第２支柱、第３支柱を起立位置に回動して第１支柱と第
２支柱、第１支柱と第３支柱の間に、各々第１係止手段
及び第２係止手段を架設して第１支柱、第２支柱、第３
支柱の相対位置を拘束して使用状態に展開し、第１係止
手段及び第２係止手段を被保管物の載置台として機能せ
しめことが可能であり、極めて取扱性に優れたパレット
を提供することができる。According to the pallet of the present invention described above, the first support is provided at the intermediate portion of the substantially rectangular pallet body in a plan view having a pair of side frames extending opposite to each other, and the second support is provided at one end. , And at the other end, a third column is pivotally supported,
A first locking means which is provided between the first and second supports and the first and third supports at each standing position to restrain the relative positions of the respective supports and to place an object to be stored; Since two locking means are provided, when not in use, the first, second, and third struts are sequentially laid on each side frame of the pallet body, so that the height direction is extremely suppressed. While folded compactly, when used, each first strut,
The second support and the third support are turned to the upright position, and the first support and the second support are provided between the first support and the second support, and the first support and the third support, respectively. 1st support, 2nd support, 3rd
A pallet with extremely excellent handleability can be provided in which the relative positions of the columns are restrained and deployed in a use state, and the first locking means and the second locking means can function as a mounting table for the article to be stored. can do.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図１】本発明によるパレットの実施の形態を示すバン
パ保管用パレットの正面図である。FIG. 1 is a front view of a bumper storage pallet showing an embodiment of a pallet according to the present invention.

【図２】同じく、側面図である。FIG. 2 is also a side view.

【図３】同じく、平面図である。FIG. 3 is also a plan view.

【図４】同じく、バンパ保管用パレットの折り畳まれた
状態を示す正面図である。FIG. 4 is a front view showing a folded state of the bumper storage pallet.

【図５】図１のＩ部の拡大要部斜視図である。FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of an essential part of an I part in FIG. 1;

【図６】図１のＩＩ部の拡大要部斜視図である。FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of a part II in FIG. 1;

【図７】従来のパレットを示す正面図である。FIG. 7 is a front view showing a conventional pallet.

【図８】同じく、側面図である。FIG. 8 is also a side view.

【図９】同じく、平面図である。FIG. 9 is also a plan view.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

１ バンパ保管用パレット（パレット） １０ パレット本体 １１ 側部フレーム１１ １１ａ 側面 １２ 前部フレーム １３ 後部フレーム １５ 自在キャスタ １６ キャスタ取付板 １６ａ 側縁 １６ｂ 上面 １７ 固定キャスタ １８ キャスタ取付板 １８ａ 側縁 １８ｂ 上面 ２１ 支軸 ２２ ヒンジブラケット ２３ 中部支柱（第１支柱） ２４ 横部材 ３１ 支軸 ３２ ヒンジブラケット ３２ａ 下端縁 ３３ 後部支柱（第２支柱） ３４ 横部材 ４１ 支軸 ４２ ヒンジブラケット ４３ 前部支柱（第３支柱） ４４ 横部材 ５１ 第１係止手段 ５２ 第１係止バー ５２ａ 基端 ５２ｂ 先端 ５３ 係止部 ５５ 第２係止手段 ５６ 第２係止バー ５６ａ 基端 ５６ｂ 先端 ５７ 係止部 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pallet (pallet) for bumper storage 10 Pallet main body 11 Side frame 11 11a Side surface 12 Front frame 13 Rear frame 15 Free caster 16 Caster mounting plate 16a Side edge 16b Top surface 17 Fixed caster 18 Caster mounting plate 18a Side edge 18b Top surface 21 Support shaft 22 Hinge bracket 23 Middle support (first support) 24 Lateral member 31 Support 32 Hinge bracket 32a Lower edge 33 Rear support (second support) 34 Horizontal member 41 Support 42 Hinge bracket 43 Front support (third support) ) 44 lateral member 51 first locking means 52 first locking bar 52a proximal end 52b distal end 53 locking part 55 second locking means 56 second locking bar 56a proximal end 56b distal end 57 locking part

Claims (5)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項１】 相対向して延在する一対の側部フレーム
を有する平面視略矩形のパレット本体と、 互いに対向配置され、各々上記側部フレーム上に起立す
る起立位置と上記側部フレーム上に横臥する横臥位置と
の間で回動可能に上記フレームの中間部に基端が軸支さ
れた一対の第１支柱と、 互いに対向配置され、各々上記側部フレーム上に起立す
る起立位置と各々上記横臥位置の第１支柱上に横臥する
横臥位置との間で回動可能に上記各側部フレームの対向
位置する一方端に各々基端が軸支された一対の第２支柱
と、 互いに対向配置され、各々上記側部フレーム上に起立す
る起立位置と各々上記横臥位置の第２支柱上に横臥する
横臥位置との間で回動可能に上記各側部フレームの他方
端に各々基端が軸支された一対の第３支柱と、 上記起立位置の各第１支柱と第２支柱との間に架設され
て上記第１支柱と第２支柱の相対位置を拘束すると共
に、被保管物を載置する第１係止手段と、 上記起立位置の各第１支柱と第３支柱との間に架設され
て上記第１支柱と第３支柱の相対位置を拘束すると共
に、被保管物を載置する第２係止手段とを備えたことを
特徴とするパレット。1. A pallet body having a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view having a pair of side frames extending opposite to each other, a pallet body opposed to each other, and a standing position respectively standing on the side frame and on the side frame. A pair of first struts whose base ends are pivotally supported at an intermediate portion of the frame so as to be rotatable between a reclining position and a standing position which is disposed to face each other and which respectively stands on the side frame; A pair of second struts each having a base end pivotally supported at one end of each of the side frames opposite to each other so as to be rotatable between a lying position lying on the first strut in the lying position; A base end is provided at the other end of each of the side frames so as to be rotatable between an upright position which is arranged to face each of the side frames and a lying position which lays on each of the second columns in the lying position. A pair of third columns that are pivotally supported, and the uprights First locking means which is installed between each of the first and second support columns to restrain the relative positions of the first and second support columns and places an object to be stored; And second locking means for mounting the object to be stored, while being provided between each of the first and third supports to restrain the relative positions of the first and third supports. Pallet to feature. 【請求項２】 上記第１係止手段は、 上記第１支柱と第２支柱とのいずれか一方の支柱に基端
が揺動自在に支持された第１係止バーと、 上記第１支柱と第２支柱との他方の支柱に設けられて上
記第１係止バーの先端が係止する係止部とを備え、 上記第２係止手段は、 上記第１支柱と第３支柱とのいずれか一方の支柱に基端
が揺動自在に支持された第２係止バーと、 上記第１支柱と第３支柱との他方の支柱に設けられて上
記第２係止バーの先端が係止する係止部とを備えたこと
を特徴とする請求項１に記載のパレット。2. The first locking means comprises: a first locking bar having a base end swingably supported on one of the first and second columns; and the first column. And a locking portion provided on the other of the first and second posts and for locking the tip of the first locking bar. The second locking means is provided between the first and third columns. A second locking bar whose base end is swingably supported on one of the columns, and a tip of the second locking bar provided on the other of the first and third columns. The pallet according to claim 1, further comprising a locking portion for stopping. 【請求項３】 上記第２支柱及び第３支柱の各基端に各
々第２支柱及び第３支柱を起立位置に保持する起立保持
手段を備えたことを特徴とする請求項１または２に記載
のパレット。3. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising upright holding means for holding the second support and the third support in an upright position at the base ends of the second support and the third support, respectively. Palette. 【請求項４】 上記第２支柱及び第３支柱は、 該第２支柱及び第３支柱の各基端に各々取り付けられた
ヒンジブラケットを介して上記側部フレームに軸支さ
れ、 上記起立保持手段は、 上記各ヒンジブラケットと、 上記第２支柱及び第３支柱の起立位置で上記ヒンジブラ
ケットが当接して各第２支柱及び第３支柱を起立位置に
保持する、上記パレット本体に取り付けられた各キャス
タ取付板とを備えたことを特徴とする請求項３に記載の
パレット。4. The second support and the third support are pivotally supported by the side frame via hinge brackets respectively attached to base ends of the second support and the third support, and the upright holding means is provided. The hinge brackets abut on the pallet body, where the hinge brackets abut at the upright positions of the second and third pillars to hold the second and third pillars in the upright position. The pallet according to claim 3, further comprising a caster mounting plate. 【請求項５】 上記第２支柱及び第３支柱は、 該第２支柱及び第３支柱の各基端に各々取り付けられた
各ヒンジブラケットを介して上記側部フレームの側面に
軸支され、 上記起立保持手段は、 上記各ヒンジブラケットと、 上記第２支柱及び第３支柱の起立位置で上記ヒンジブラ
ケットが当接して上記第２支柱及び第３支柱を起立位置
に保持する、側部フレームから側方に突出した突出部上
面を有する上記パレット本体に取り付けられたキャスタ
取付板とを備えたことを特徴とする請求項３に記載のパ
レット。5. The second support and the third support are pivotally supported on the side surface of the side frame via hinge brackets respectively attached to base ends of the second support and the third support, The upright holding means includes: a side frame from the side frame, wherein the hinge bracket abuts at the upright position of each of the hinge brackets and the second column and the third column to hold the second column and the third column in the upright position. The pallet according to claim 3, further comprising a caster mounting plate mounted on the pallet main body, the pallet having an upper surface of a protruding portion protruding toward the pallet.