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    • 专利摘要:
    The invention provides a stand system for arranging panels, comprising at least two stands and at least one coupling element for coupling the at least two stands, said stands and said coupling element produced from plastic, said stands comprising: - substantially an L-shape having a sole for placing a stand on a floor and a rear surface, and a back surface and a support surface for together supporting said panels, said coupling element comprising: - a coupling element length for coupling two stands substantially parallel and a length distance apart, - a first end with a first coupling part, - an opposite second end with a second coupling part, and said stands further comprise a coupling part receiving part for in cooperation with at least one selected from said first and second coupling part for holding coupled stands substantially parallel and preventing shearing of coupled stands.
    公开号:NL2022377A
    申请号:NL2022377
    申请日:2019-01-11
    公开日:2020-01-20
    发明作者:Dorothëus Duijts Hendrikus；Gerard Cornelis Van Ginkel Marco；Miguel Fernandes Dinis Pedro
    申请人:H D Duijts Holding B V；
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    专利说明:

    Field of the invention
    The invention relates to a stand system for arranging panels, and a stand for such a stand system.
    Background of the invention
    US5085329 according to its abstract describes “A sheeting support includes two identical end support assemblies, each having two base members pivotally coupled at first ends and two legs which are pivotally coupled to each other at their upper ends and which each have a lower end pivotally coupled to a respective base member. A connecting arrangement is provided to releasably couple the end support assemblies to each other. Each base member of each end support assembly has on an upper surface thereof a retaining strip which resists sliding movement therealong of an edge of a sheet disposed thereon, and also has at an outer end a retaining arrangement which includes a portion movable between an operational position projecting upwardly past an upper surface of the base member and a retracted position disposed below the upper surface of the base member.”
    US3698577 according to its introduction relates to ”a system for transporting material. More particularly, this invention relates to a two-component system comprising a transporter and a container. Optionally, a third component, an upender, is included. The system is particularly useful for transporting materials in sheet form.”
    NL2003884 in its abstract states: “The present invention relates to a method for vertically arranging plasterboard panels for use at a workplace, comprising providing a plasterboard cart with at least one vertically arranged plasterboard panel, a bottom side of the plasterboard resting on a plasterboard support of the cart at a first level positioning at least one rack under the plasterboard panel provided on the cart, the rack having a plasterboard support at a second level, below the first level, mutually moving the plasterboard support of the cart and the plasterboard support of the rack such that the plasterboard support of the cart arrives at a lower level than the plasterboard support of the rack, so that the plasterboard panel is supported by the rack and removing the cart, leaving the plasterboard on the rack for use at a workplace. The invention further concerns a cart and a rack for use in the above method.”
    Summary of the invention
    A disadvantage of prior art is that racks are relatively expensive, heavy, bulky or can only be used for certain types of panels.
    Hence, it is an aspect of the invention to provide an alternative stand system and stands, which preferably further at least partly obviates one or more of abovedescribed drawbacks.
    There is provide a stand system for arranging panels, comprising at least two stands and at least one coupling element for coupling the at least two stands, said stands and said coupling element produced from plastic, said stands comprising:
    - substantially an L-shape having a sole for placing a stand on a floor and a rear surface, and a back surface and a support surface for together supporting said panels, said coupling element comprising:
    - a coupling element length for coupling two stands substantially parallel and a length distance apart;
    - a first end with a first coupling part;
    - an opposite second end with a second coupling part, and said stands further comprise a coupling part receiving part for in cooperation with at least one selected from said first and second coupling part for holding coupled stands substantially parallel and preventing shearing of coupled stands.
    The current stand system is applicable for arranging panels. In particular, it allows panels to be arranged almost vertically. Usually, the long sides rest on the support surfaces of the stands, and the surface of one (upmost or lowest) panels rests against the back surfaces of the stands (in Dutch ‘bokken”).
    The invention further pertains to a pallet for holding at least two stacks of stacked stands of the stand system, in used supporting two stacks of stands stacked on their side surfaces and with a lower stand of each stack of stands resting with one side on a top pallet surface of said pallet, said pallet comprising engagement parts on said top pallet surface for engaging the lower stands, and positioned on said top pallet surface for engaging said two stacks 180 degrees rotated with respect to one another and preventing sliding of said lower stands off of said top surface.
    The first end and second end are in fact ends of the coupling element length. In order to aid in providing secure coupling, the coupling element has a width. Thus, the coupling element length can be for instance an elongated board with coupling parts at its opposite ends.
    The current stand system is suited for supporting panels. Often, such panels are gypsum board or plasterboard panels, but also other panels of sheets can be supported, like underlayment panels, but even glass and plastic sheet can be supported. Usually, these sheet or panels can rest on the stand system when supported. Usually, these panels have a length of roughly between 1 and 10 meters. For plasterboard, for instance, the length is between 1.5 and 4 meters. The panels or plates can have a width of roughly between 0.5 and 1.5 meters. Usually, a panel is between 1 and 25 kg. The stand system can hold up to 1000-1500 kg of panels per stand The stand system provides a stable stand system for supporting a stack of panels. After use, the stand system can be disassembled and can be stored or returned in a compact state. Furthermore, the stand system is relatively light weight.
    A current stand and coupling end is made from moldable of printable material. In view of weight and strength, a plastic is selected. Currently, thermoplastic polymer material is selected, like for instance polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyamide like nylon, Acrylonitrile butadiene-styrene (ABS). Alternatively, bio-based or bio-degradable polymers can be used. These materials can either be re-used or recycled, or they can be for instance de composted.
    The stand system in fact provides an easel for a stack of panels. The stand system can also be seen as a system of stands that holds the stack of panels almost or substantially vertical, usually on a longitudinal side.
    In an embodiment, the coupling part receiving part is adapted for allowing coupling of said first coupling part and said second coupling part.
    In an embodiment, the coupling part receiving part is adapted for allowing said first coupling part and a second coupling part of another, similar coupling element to be coupled at the same time. Thus, two coupling elements cab be coupled at the same stand, thus allowing providing a chain of coupled stands.
    In an embodiment, the first coupling part of one coupling element and said second coupling part of a similar coupling element are adapted for allowing simultaneous holding in a said coupling part receiving end of a stand.
    In an embodiment, the first and second coupling parts are designed such that when said coupling element and a further, similar coupling element are positioned in line said first coupling part of said coupling element and a said second coupling part of said further coupling element define one groove. When coupled, in an embodiment the commonly resulting groove is substantially cross with respect to said coupling element length.
    In an embodiment, the groove is a rectangular groove. The groove with groove walls engage the coupling part receiving part. In an embodiment, end walls of said groove comprising flexible lips allowing insertion of said first and second coupling ends in said coupling part receiving part. Thus, a snap-fitting can be provided.
    In an embodiment, the coupling part receiving part comprises a through hole for receiving said first coupling part and a said second coupling part of a further, similar coupling element. In an embodiment, the through hole and said first and second coupling part mutually dimensioned that said coupling parts fill said through hole. In an embodiment said through hole is a slot hole. These features increasingly ensure prevention of shearing and ensure tighter coupling of stands. In an embodiment, the through hole is transverse, i.e., from one side to the opposite side.
    In an embodiment, the first and second coupling parts are flexible for snap-fitting in said coupling part receiving part.
    In an embodiment, the stand system further comprises substantially parallel side planes for allowing stacking of said stands. In an embodiment one side plane has stacking parts cooperating with complementary stacking parts on the other side plane for preventing sliding of stands when stacked. In an embodiment, a stand on one side comprises extensions extending from said side plane, and on its opposite side said stand comprises corresponding indents fir receiving extensions from a further, similar stand. Alternatively, one side may comprise one or more extensions and one or more indents, and the opposite side comprises corresponding indents and extensions, respectively.
    In an embodiment, the stand system further comprises a honeycomb structure having cells running between said side planes. This increases strength en reduces weight. It facilitated easy handling of the stands.
    In an embodiment, the sole and said rear surface angled between 85 and 95 degrees. In aa embodiment, the sole and rear surface are angled about 90 degrees. This facilitates rear surface coupling.
    In an embodiment, the back surface and said support surface angled at between 90-130 degrees. An angle slightly larger than 90 degrees helps preventing panels from falling off the stands.
    In an embodiment, the rear surface comprises rear coupling parts for coupling to a rear surface of a similar stand for providing backward coupled stands.
    In an embodiment, the stands on their rear surfaces each comprises at least one first and second rear coupling parts for coupling to a rear surface of a similar stand for providing backward coupled stands, in particular said first and second rear coupling are provided functionally in line on a line on said rear surface in sideward direction, more in particular said first rear coupling part provided on one half of said rear surface and said second rear coupling part provided on an opposite half of said rear surface, said first and second rear coupling part complementary with respect to one another for allowing a said stand to coupling backward to a said similar stand, in particular coupling in a sideward sliding manner. Thus, two stands can be places in their soles a little sidewards from one another but with their back surfaces in line. When shifting the stands in said plane towards each other, the first rear coupling part will engage the seconds rear coupling part and when shifting further the second rear coupling part will engage the first rear coupling part, and two stand will be securely coupled backwards. With simply shifting the stands. In an embodiment, the first and second rear coupling parts will be provided with a complementary snap locking.
    In an embodiment, the rear surface comprises at least two of said first and second rear coupling parts at a distance from one another. In this way, a more secure coupling is provided.
    In an embodiment, the L-shaped stands have a stem and a leg, said stands dimensioned to allow compact stacking, for instance on a transport pallet. In an embodiment two stacks of stands with ends of said stems contacting or nearly contacting ends of said legs define a center space that can receive a stack of further stands with their stems oriented in a height direction of said space.
    There is further provided a stand for the stand system.
    There is further provided a coupling element for the stand system.
    There is further provided a method for providing a stack of panels, comprising:
    - providing said at least two stands of the stand system;
    - providing at least one coupling element of said stand system;
    - erecting said stands parallel and with their soles resting om a floor;
    - coupling said stands together with said coupling elements, with neighbouring, parallel stands coupled together with one coupling element, resulting in an assembled stand system, and
    - placing said stack of panels on said assembled stand system.
    In an embodiment of the pallet, the engagement parts comprise a centre engagement part for engaging back surfaces and support surfaces of said two stacks, and further engagement parts for engaging an upper end of a stand and a lower end of a stand for locking said two stacks between said centre engagement part and said further engagement parts.
    In an embodiment of the pallet of claim the engagement parts comprise a coupling engagement part for engaging a coupling part receiving part of a lower stand.
    The term “substantially’’ herein, such as in “substantially consists”, will be understood by the person skilled in the art. The term “substantially” may also include embodiments with “entirely”, “completely”, “all”, etc. Hence, in embodiments the adjective substantially may also be removed. Where applicable, the term “substantially” may also relate to 90% or higher, such as 95% or higher, especially 99% or higher, even more especially 99.5% or higher, including 100%. The term “comprise” includes also embodiments wherein the term “comprises” means “consists of’.
    The term functionally will be understood by, and be clear to, a person skilled in the art. The term “substantially” as well as “functionally” may also include embodiments with “entirely”, “completely”, “all”, etc. Hence, in embodiments the adjective functionally may also be removed. When used, for instance in “functionally parallel”, a skilled person will understand that the adjective “functionally” includes the term substantially as explained above. Functionally in particular is to be understood to include a configuration of features that allows these features to function as if the adjective “functionally” was not present. The term “functionally” is intended to cover variations in the feature to which it refers, and which variations are such that in the functional use of the feature, possibly in combination with other features it relates to in the invention, that combination of features is able to operate or function. For instance, if an antenna is functionally coupled or functionally connected to a communication device, received electromagnetic signals that are receives by the antenna can be used by the communication device. The word “functionally” as for instance used in “functionally parallel” is used to cover exactly parallel, but also the embodiments that are covered by the word “substantially” explained above. For instance, “functionally parallel” relates to embodiments that in operation function as if the parts are for instance parallel. This covers embodiments for which it is clear to a skilled person that it operates within its intended field of use as if it were parallel.
    Furthermore, the terms first, second, third and the like in the description and in the claims, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances and that the embodiments of the invention described herein are capable of operation in other sequences than described or illustrated herein.
    The devices or apparatus herein are amongst others described during operation. As will be clear to the person skilled in the art, the invention is not limited to methods of operation or devices in operation.
    It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments illustrate rather than limit the invention, and that those skilled in the art will be able to design many alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. Use of the verb to comprise and its conjugations does not exclude the presence of elements or steps other than those stated in a claim. The article a or an preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements.
    The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage.
    The invention further applies to an apparatus or device comprising one or more of the characterising features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings. The invention further pertains to a method or process comprising one or more of the characterising features described in the description and/or shown in the attached drawings.
    The various aspects discussed in this patent can be combined in order to provide additional advantages. Furthermore, some of the features can form the basis for one or more divisional applications.
    Brief description of the drawings
    Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings in which corresponding reference symbols indicate corresponding parts, and in which:
    Figure 1 schematically depicts an embodiment of the stand system with three stands carrying panels like gypsum board, seem from the rear side;
    Figure 2 shows the setting of figure 1 from an opposite point of view;
    Figure 3 and 4 show a separate stand in front view and rear view, respectively;
    Figure 5 shows in detail an embodiment of a coupling end for coupling two stands of figures 3 and 4;
    Figure 6 shows a coupling of two coupling ends to one stand;
    Figure 7 shows backwards coupling of two stands, allowing an extended stand system allowing carrying of two stacks of panels;
    Figure 8 shows rear coupling of stands;
    Figure 9 shows a step in the rear coupling of stands;
    Figure 10 shows on their rear surfaces coupled stands;
    Figure 11 a stack of stands;
    Figure 12 stacks of stands on a pallet stacking,
    Figures 13, 13A and 14 a rear and front perspective view and a detail of an alternative stand;
    Figures 15A, 15B and 16 a special pallet for stacking stands, and its use.
    The drawings are not necessarily on scale.
    Description of preferred embodiments
    Figure 1 schematically depicts an embodiment of the stand system 1 with three stands 3, 3’, 3” carrying a stack of panels 2 like gypsum board, seem from the rear side, and figure 2 shows the setting of figure 1 from an opposite point of view. In the depicted embodiment, three stands 3, 3’ and 3” are coupled using two coupling elements 4, 4’. A coupling element 4, 4’ couples neighbouring stands 3, 3’ and 3’, 3” together. The coupling elements 4, 4’ couple the stands 3, 3’, 3” together to form a stable, free standing stand system 1. Each coupling element 4, 4’ has a coupling element length 10, 10’, defining a distance, holding the stands a length distance apart. The coupling elements 4, 4’ couple the stands 3, 3’, 3” in such a way as to hold them substantially parallel. Furthermore, the coupling elements 4, 4’ couple in such a way as to prevent shearing of the stands 3, 3’, 3”, even when a load of panels is being placed in them. The stands 3, 3’, 3” and stand system 1 can have many design aspects that may be the subject of further protection, for instance though one or more design patents.
    The coupling elements 4, 4’ each have a first end with a first coupling part 8 and a second, opposite end with second coupling part 9. The stands 3, 3’, 3” each have a coupling part receiving part 7.
    First, the stands 3 will be discussed. Figure 3 and 4 show a separate stand 3 in front view and rear view, respectively.
    A stand 3 is substantially L-shaped. It has a sole 5 for resting on a floor. In the current embodiment, the lower part of the stand 3 has spaces for allowing for instance a fork of a forklift to be inserted and engage.
    The stand 3 has a rear surface 6. The rear surface 6 and the sole 5 usually have a mutual angle of about 85-95 degrees. Most practical is if the angle is about 90 degrees, as this allows two stands to be coupled with their rear surfaces as will be explained later on.
    The stand 3 further has a support surface 12. It here comprises a surface that has a surface roughness in order to prevent sliding of panels. Stand 3 further has a back surface 11 for backing panels that rest in the stand 3. In order to keep panels stable and prevent them from tumbling off the stand, often the support surface 12 and the back surface 11 are at an angle of between about 90 and 130 degrees. Furthermore, often the support surface 12 is at a slight angle with respect to the sole 5. Usually, the support surface is at an angle of between 0 and 20 degrees. The angle opens towards the front of the stand 3. The slightly backward rotated hook that is formed by the support surface 12 and the back surface 11 holds a stack of panels inclined backwards. It thus provides a kind of easel.
    In order to save weight and to increase strength, the stand 3 comprises honeycomb 13. Here, the honeycomb is rectangular. The cells run from one side to the opposite side, transverse. The sides define side planes that usually are parallel or functionally parallel.
    In the embodiment shown, the coupling part receiving part 7 comprises a through hole. Here, the through hole runs functionally transverse. Here, the hole runs parallel with the cells of the honeycomb 13. In figure 4 it can be seen that the rear side of the wall of the hole is less wide, creating a handle.
    The rear surface 6 of the stand 3 has spaces 15 for providing name shields. Furthermore, the rear surface 6 comprises rear coupling parts 14, for coupling two stands 3 together backwards attached, with rear surfaces 6 in contact. This will be further discussed with reference to figures 7-10.
    Figure 5 shows in detail an embodiment of a coupling end for coupling two stands of figures 3 and 4, and figure 6 shows a coupling of two coupling ends to one stand.
    The coupling element 4 is here substantially plate shaped or board shaped. It has a coupling element length 10 which extends longitudinally. Here it has ribs for providing torsion stiffness. It further provide a coupling element width. The coupling element 4 has a first end and an opposite second end. The first end is provided with a first coupling part 8. The second end is provided with a second coupling part 9. As seen in the embodiment of figure 6, both a first coupling part 8 and a second coupling part 9 are coupled into coupling part receiving end 7 of the stand 3. Thus, here a first and second coupling past can be coupled at the same time.
    The first coupling past of the coupling element 4 can be combined with a second, further coupling part of a similar coupling element that is placed in line with the coupling element 4. These coupling parts 8 and 9 thus in the depicted embodiment together form a functionally continuous groove 16, here a rectangular groove 16 with a groove bottom. The groove has a bottom and a groove wall 17 at the coupling element length 10 and a groove blocking wall 19 that is functionally flexible and that has a lip 18. The coupling parts 8, 9 can be snap-fit into the coupling part receiving part 7. The groove walls of the coupling parts 8, 9 when inserted into the coupling part receiving part 7 engage side walls of coupling part receiving part 7, here a transverse through hole. This in particular provides shear prevention and holds stands functionally parallel. In the current embodiment the coupling parts 8, 9 provide two fingers at both sides of a center part. Other configurations are possible, like alternate fingers, or one upper and one lower part, for instance. Functionally, there are two parts that together fill the coupling part receiving part. These two parts snap-fit in said through hole..
    Figure 7 shows backwards coupling of two stands, allowing an extended stand system allowing carrying of two stacks of panels, figure 8 shows rear coupling of stands, figure 9 shows a step in the rear coupling of stands, and figure 10 shows stands coupled on or at their rear surfaces. An embodiment of the rear coupling can in fact best be seen in figure 6. There is here provided one mushroom pin and one slotted hole with one wide end allowing the head of the mushroom to enter, and a slotted part the has a width fitting the stem of the mushroom but blocking the head. These two parts are horizontally in line, with the mushroom head and the slotted part aligned. Therefore, the attaching required the rotation indicated in figure 9, resulting on rear coupling of figure 10.
    Figure 11 shows a stack of stands, and figure 12 stacks of stands on a pallet stacking. With functionally parallel sides of the stands, the stacking is possible. One side of a stand is provided with blocking ends extending sideward and complementary deepened parts on its opposite side for preventing sliding of stacked stands 3, 3’, 3”, 3’”, 3””. These blocking ends and deepened parts provide an example of anti-sliding means for preventing a stack of stand to slide.
    The L-shaped stands 3 have a stem 20 and a leg 21, said stands 3 dimensioned to allow compact stacking, for instance on a transport pallet, as depicted in figure 12. Two stacks of stands, indicated 20, 20’ with ends of said stems contacting or nearly contacting ends of said legs define a center space. In figure 12, that center space is filled with a stack of further stands 3, 3’. The stems of a first layer of stands 3 are oriented in a height direction of said space, and on that stands 3 reversed stands 3’ with stems downward are positioned.
    In figures 13 and 14, an alternative embodiment of the stands 3 is depicted in rear perspective view and in front perspective view, respectively. In figure 13A, an alternative rear coupling provision is shown.
    In this current embodiment, there is provided an alternative rear coupling provision. In this current embodiment, there is no need to rotate stands 3 with respect to one another for providing the backwards coupled stands (figure 7). In this embodiment, there is a first rear coupling part 23 and a second rear coupling part 24. The first rear coupling part 23 is provided on a rear side of a stand 3 at one half, and the second, complementary rear coupling part 24 is provided on the opposite half of the rear side or rear surface 6 of a stand 3. The first and second rear coupling parts 23, 24 of one stand 3 work together with respective a second and first rear coupling part 24, 23 of another, similar stand 3”’ that is coupled to stand 3 with their rear surfaces 6 in contact. One stand 3 and another, similar stand 3”’ are slid in sideward direction. In order to couple the two stands 3, 3”’ better, rear coupling provisions 23, 24 are provided at the upper part of the stands and at the lower part. Here, above the coupling part receiving part 7 and below that coupling part 7.
    The second rear coupling part 24 comprises two undercut grooves in sideward direction. The first rear coupling part 23 comprises opposite rails, extending in sideward direction and positioned for slidingly fitting in the undercut grooves of the second rear coupling part 24. In the current embodiment, a rectangular part at a distance from the rear surface 6 fits in the two opposite undercut grooves of the first rear coupling part 23. Here, the first rear coupling part 23 is provided with a lip with a cam for snap-locking in the second rear coupling part 24. The lip can be manually operated for de-coupling. The first rear coupling part 23 here has two opposite, parallel undercut grooves that are designed to accommodate the functional part of second rear coupling part 24. The second rear coupling part in fact has a patch at a distance from the rear surface 6. The width and thickness of that patch fit into the recess with undercut grooves of the first rear coupling part 23. There are provided form fitting parts that securely couple stands for providing two backward coupled stands..
    The stand 3 of figures 13 and 14 further have reinforcement ribs or reinforcing part 27. In this embodiment, an inner rib runs parallel to the outer surface inside the stand, and the outer wall and this reinforcement inner rib are coupled via the same type of honeycomb described above. It was found that this provides additional strength, especially at for instance higher temperatures.
    The alternative stand 3 further comprises an attachment provision 25 for holding a removable information shield 26. This information shield extends above the complete stand system with plates or panels. Especially at busy building sites with many building materials provided, this makes it easier to localise the material. In the current embodiment, the stand 3 is provided with a simple hole for fitting a pole end of the information shield 26.
    Transportation of stands is indicated in figure 12, showing how stands 3 can be packed for transport. In order to prevent sliding of stands 3 on a pallet 30 , the pallet 30 can be provided with engagement parts 31, 32, 33 which extend from the pallet surface and engage stands 3 for preventing sliding. One or more of these engagement parts 31, 32, 33 may engage features of the stand 3, for instance engage a stacking provision of a stand that is discussed earlier. In the current example, a coupling part engagement part 32 is positioned for engaging a coupling part receiving part 7 of a stand 3.
    In figure 15B, the pallet 30 of figure 15A is depicted when provides with a first layer of stands 3, 3’ in dotted lines. A centre engagement part 33 is provided to engage the back surfaces 11, 11’ and support surfaces 12, 12’ of opposite, (point)mirrored stands 3, 3’. Furthermore, engagement parts 31 are provided for engaging lower ends of stands 3, 3’ and for engaging upper ends. Thus, sliding of the first layer of stands 3, 3’ is prevented. In particular, the stacking parts that are discussed in embodiments prevent sliding of further layers of stands.
    On the centre engagement part 33, further stands may be stacked in the way indicated in figure 12. In an embodiment, instead of the complete raised top surface at the centre for providing the centre engagement part 33, only four raised parts may be provided at the corners of the depicted embodiment. Other configurations having the same functionality are possible.
    The engagement parts effectively lock the stands 3, 3’ onto the top surface of the pallet, with the stands 3, 3’ in 180 degrees rotated position with respect to one another. Engagement parts engage at back surfaces, support surfaces, and at lower and upper ends of stands 3, 3’.
    The slide prevention measures can be implemented in a specially designed and produces pallet, as shown in figures 15A and 15B. Alternatively, a special floor element can be provided that can be attached to an existing pallet and that comprises the engagement parts 30 of figures 15A and 15B.
    Using straps or strap bands or clamping straps 40, for instance provided with known ratchet elements for tightly strapping, the stands 3 are secured onto a pallet, as indicated in figure 16.
    It will also be clear that the above description and drawings are included to illustrate some embodiments of the invention, and not to limit the scope of protection.
    Starting from this disclosure, many more embodiments will be evident to a skilled person. These embodiments are within the scope of protection and the essence of this invention and are obvious combinations of prior art techniques and the disclosure of this patent.
    Reference numbers stand system panel stack
    3, 3’, 3”, ... stand
    4, 4’ coupling element sole rear surface coupling part receiving part first coupling part second coupling part coupling element length back surface support surface honeycomb filling rear coupling part name shield space groove groove wall flexible lip groove blocking wall
    20, 20’ stack of stands leg of L stem of L first rear coupling part second rear coupling part information shield coupling end information shield reinforcement provision palet engagement part coupling part engagement part center engagement part strap slids strap
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    Claims (19)
    [1]
    Conclusions
    A bearing assembly for panels, comprising at least two uprights and at least one coupling element for coupling the at least two uprights, the uprights and the coupling element made of plastic, the uprights comprising:
    - a substantially L-shape with a sole for placing an upright on a floor and a rear surface, and a support surface and a support surface for supporting the panels together, the coupling element comprising:
    - a coupling element length for coupling two uprights substantially parallel and at a length distance from each other;
    - a first end with a first coupling part;
    - an opposite second end with a second coupling part, and the uprights further comprising a coupling part receiving part for keeping, in cooperation with at least one selected from the first and second coupling part, substantially parallel coupled uprights and preventing scissoring or skewing of linked stands.
    [2]
    The support assembly according to claim 1, wherein the coupling part receiving part is adapted for coupling the first coupling part and the second coupling part.
    [3]
    The carrier assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the coupling part receiving part is adapted for coupling the first coupling part and the second coupling part of another, similar coupling part for coupling simultaneously.
    [4]
    The support assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first coupling part of a coupling element and the second coupling part of a similar coupling part are adapted to hold simultaneously in a part of a post receiving the coupling part, in particular the first and second coupling parts designed for when the coupling element and a further, similar coupling element are in line, the first coupling part of the coupling element and a said second coupling part of the further coupling element define a groove substantially transverse to the coupling element length, in particular a rectangular groove, wherein in particular end walls of the groove included flexible lips which allow insertion of the first and second coupling ends into the coupling part receiving part.
    [5]
    The support assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling part receiving part comprises a continuous hole for receiving the first coupling part and the second coupling part of a further, similar coupling element, in particular the continuous hole and the first and second The coupling part is dimensioned mutually so that the coupling parts fill the through hole, more particularly the through hole is a slotted hole.
    [6]
    The carrier assembly of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second coupling members are flexible for the snap fitting in the coupling receiving portion.
    [7]
    The support assembly according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising substantially parallel side faces for stacking the uprights, in particular, one side face has stacking members for cooperation with complementary stacking members on the other side face to pre-purchase sliding of uprights upon stacking.
    [8]
    The support assembly according to any of the preceding claims, further comprising a honeycomb structure with cells running between the side faces,
    [9]
    The support assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the sole and the rear surface make an angle of 85 to 95 degrees.
    [10]
    The support assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the support surface and the support surface make an angle of 90 to 130 degrees.
    [11]
    The support assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the rear surface comprises rear coupling parts for coupling to a rear surface of a similar rear surface of a similar upright for providing vertically coupled uprights.
    [12]
    The support assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the L-shaped uprights have a stem and a leg, the uprights are dimensioned for compact stacking, for example on a transport pallet, in particular wherein two stacks of uprights with ends of the stems in contact or approximately contact with ends of the legs to define a central space that can receive a further stack of further posts arranged with their trunks in the height direction of the space.
    [13]
    The support assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the uprights on their rear surfaces each comprise at least a first and second rear coupling part for coupling to a rear surface of a similar upright for providing rear-coupled uprights, in particular the first and second rear coupling parts functionally aligned with the rear surface in a lateral direction, more particularly the first rear coupling part is provided at one half of the rear surface and the second rear coupling part is provided at an opposite half of the rear surface, the first and second rear coupling part being complementary to relative to each other to couple an upright backward to a said similar upright, in particular coupling in a sideways sliding manner
    [14]
    A support for the support assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, as defined in the preceding claims.
    [15]
    A coupling element for the carrier assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, as defined in the preceding claims.
    [16]
    A method for providing a stack of panels, comprising:
    - providing at least two uprights of a support assembly according to any one of the preceding claims;
    - providing at least one coupling element of the support assembly;
    - parallel erecting of the uprights and resting their soles on a floor;
    - coupling the uprights with the coupling elements, with adjacent, parallel uprights coupled to said coupling element, resulting in an assembled support assembly, and
    - placing the stack of panels on the assembled support assembly.
    [17]
    A pallet for holding at least two stacks of the carrier assembly of any one of the preceding claims, in use supporting two stacks of uprights stacked on their side surfaces and having a bottom stack of each stack of uprights resting with one side on an upper pallet surface of the pallet, the pallet comprising engaging parts on the upper pallet surface for engaging the lower stack, and placed on the upper pallet surface for engaging the two stacks rotated 180 degrees relative to each other and preventing sliding of the lower stack away from the upper surface,
    [18]
    The pallet of claim 17, wherein the engaging member comprises a center engaging member for engaging rear surfaces and support surfaces of the two stacks, and further engaging members for engaging an upper end of an upright and a lower end of an upright for blocking the two stacks between the center engagement part and the further engagement parts.
    [19]
    19. The pallet according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the engaging parts comprise a coupling engaging part for engaging a coupling part receiving part of a supporter.
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