EP0893366A2 - Device for transporting vehicles, especially for estate cars, small vehicles or similar - Google Patents

Abstract

The transportation of vehicles from the manufacturer to the customer requires especially if it is overseas Transport acts, a multiple reloading of the vehicles. To So far, the vehicles had to be driven around several times. To do that to avoid transport cage-like devices are used, which handled the principle of containers with the vehicles can be. Known devices of this type have a relatively high weight and are also problematic to handle.

The device according to the invention has load-bearing side walls (21) which are pivotally or displaceably connected to the bottom (12) of the device. The side walls (21) stabilize the floor (12), whereby the entire device can be made lighter than conventional devices of this type. In addition, the pivoting down or moving the side walls (21) allows free access to the sides of the motor vehicles. Above all, this makes it easier for drivers to get on and off and damage to the doors and other parts of the motor vehicles (10) is avoided.

Description

The invention relates to a device for transporting vehicles, especially passenger cars, vans or the like, according to the preamble of claim 1, 6, 12 and / or 18.

The transportation of vehicles in particular from the production site to the dealer or customer, is usually done in such a way that every vehicle is driven onto a heap from the factory. From the dump will then put the vehicle on a railroad or Road transporter driven. Are vehicles larger than that Transporting distances in particular happens between different continents by sea. That makes additional multiple driving around the vehicles required, which then from the transporter to the heap, from there to the Ship and after ship transportation in reverse are wrong. In addition, the vehicles on the different Transporters are lashed. It is not all Time and labor consuming; with every detour there is also Risk of damage to the respective vehicle.

In order to transport vehicles as described above simplify, it is already known to use devices which a drivable floor and preferably stacking columns exhibit. These devices practically form transport cages, which can be stacked on top of each other and with which the vehicles on it are similar to containers be handled.

The known transport cage-like devices have a relatively high weight and show deficiencies in their Handling on. Also driving on the known Devices with the vehicles to be transported in multiple Proven problematic.

Proceeding from this, the object of the invention is Devices (transport cages) for the transport of vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, vans or the like to create a low with sufficient stability Have weight, easy to handle and easy from the to transporting vehicles are passable.

A device for solving this problem has the features of claim 1. The fact that the vehicles Floor load-bearing hands or hand sections assigned are, the floor can be dimensioned accordingly smaller and thus be easier. The upright, transverse to the level of the floor trending walls have a relatively large resistance moment so that the weight of the walls is less than that Material to be saved to stiffen the floor.

The hands or hand sections are preferably pivotable with longitudinal or transverse edges, in particular longitudinal edges, of the floor connected. In this way it is possible to cover the walls to pivot empty devices against the floor surface, thereby several devices are stacked to save space stack it. In addition, by pivoting the Walls or wall sections of the devices from the side fully or partially freely accessible, which opens doors to the the device driven vehicles to enter or exit the Allow driver to open fully and risk of damage of the doors due to a collision with parts of the device excluded are.

Alternatively, the hand sections can be moved with the corresponding ones Edges of the ground. That’s it possible, individual, namely currently disturbing, wall sections push away. The wall sections keep their vertical position to the level of the ground, thereby reinforcing the Basically even with wall sections pushed away remains.

It is also conceivable to have the hands or hand sections with openings or to provide opening hand parts, which makes the hands always stabilize the floor, but still open there are where, for example, for easy entry and exit of drivers the doors of the vehicles must be opened.

It is conceivable both the long and the front sides of the Assign hands or hand sections to the floor. At least have the longitudinal side edges of the floor over side walls or Sidewall parts. The end faces of the floor then remain open, whereby the device can be used by vehicles at any time can.

Another device for solving the basis of the invention Task, which is also a cheerfulness of the device having the features described above can act, has the features of claim 6. The floor can therefore be extended. This gives the device in the longitudinal direction or direction of travel of the vehicles greater absorption capacity. In this way it is possible Devices usually, namely in the unextended state, correspond to the grid dimension of 40 'containers, where the space available allows for a pitch of 45 ' Enlarge containers. It is also extendable of the floor possible to enlarge the device so that such a number of longer vehicles can be stowed, which corresponds to the number of vehicles of shorter length.

The device is preferably extended in such a way that at least one front edge of the floor is a ramp-like Flap is assigned, which can be designed as a hand. The ramp-like flap enables the device to be driven on without additional ramps. If the or each flap for transportation folded up, it serves as a front protection for yourself vehicles located on the floor of the device.

It is also proposed that the or each ramp be in several parts to train. The individual parts of the ramp are preferably connected by a pivot axis that is parallel to the corresponding end edge of the floor runs on the turn the entire ramp can be swiveled by a further swivel axis is articulated. The respective ramp can be folded in this way. This allows the ramp to be partially extended by using a Part of the ramp that is pivotally connected directly to the floor is swung down into the plane of the floor during the other, unneeded part of the ramp is folded up for Stabilization of the device and for simultaneous Front protection of the vehicles on it.

According to a preferred development of the device, the or each ramp or parts thereof in the folded up position State to connect with neighboring stacking columns. This gives the device greater stability, in particular the lateral stability is improved. That leads in particular on the transport of several stacked, loaded Devices so that the stack thus formed during the Transport has sufficient stability, which is important is so that the device is not permanent during transport deformed and there is no damage to the device recorded vehicles comes.

A further solution to the problem on which the invention is based, which is also a cheerful development of devices act with the features described above can, has the features of claim 12. Because the Lanes on the floor at different distances Longitudinal central axis of the floor is an off-center The device can be loaded. This allows the vehicles one side is brought up to the edge of the floor, which creates more space on the opposite side, which allows drivers to get on and off more easily, by opening the doors further for this purpose, without the risk of damaging them consists.

To form different distances between the lanes The longitudinal central axis of the bottom is provided, at least one Lane on at least one side with a guide or the like to provide. By driving along the guide the respective vehicle in an off-center position the floor, which has a slight entry and exit on one side of the vehicle Exit possible. For this purpose, the stands preferably Lane extending over the entire length of the floor opposite the level of the ground.

The or each guide is preferably at a distance from the longitudinal central axis of the soil changeable. The leadership can thereby the respective width of that provided for loading the device Vehicle adjusted so that one side of the vehicle is located close to a longitudinal slope of the floor. On the other side of the vehicle is thus a maximum possible Distance to the corresponding side of the floor is available, which makes the best possible use of the remaining space becomes.

It is also provided that the guide is firmly attached to the floor connect. The leadership takes over one. static stabilization of the floor, which means that it does not add anything to the device Gives weight; rather contributes to weight optimization.

Finally serves to solve the problem mentioned at the beginning a device with the features of claim 18. In this It can also be a further development of a device act several of the devices described above. The device according to claim 18 provides for the floor To provide anchoring openings when the stacking columns are folded down lie free. When the device is folded up in the loading position Stacking columns can add these anchoring openings serve, by coupling pieces, for example twistlocks, a Connection to corresponding anchoring openings on the Manufacture underside of the respective stacking column and thereby the respective stacking column in the folded up position lock. When the devices are empty, they are folded down on the floor Stacking columns form the anchoring openings thus exposed on the floor means for connecting the device with hoists, for example spreaders. Furthermore can the exposed by the pivoted stacking columns Anchoring openings on the floor serve several devices, especially empty devices to connect suitable coupling pieces or the like.

Fig. 1

mit Personenkraftwagen beladene Vorrichtungen (ohne Seitenwände dargestellt) an Bord eines Binnenschiffs,

Fig. 2

eine unbeladene Vorrichtung in perspektivischer Darstellung mit teilweise hochgeklappten Wänden,

Fig. 3

einen Querschnitt durch eine momentan mit einem Kraftfahrzeug beladene Vorrichtung,

Fig. 4

ein Endbereich der leeren und zusammengeklappten Vorrichtung,

Fig. 5

eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Endes der Vorrichtung bei vollständig geöffneter Klappe,

Fig. 6

das Ende der Vorrichtung der Fig. 5 mit eingeklappter Klappe bei zusammengeklappter, leerer Vorrichtung,

Fig. 7

ein Ende der Vorrichtung in einer Darstellung gemäß der Fig. 6 bei in Transportposition hochgeklappter Rampe,

Fig. 8

ein Ende einer teilweise verlängerten Vorrichtung in einer Darstellung analog zu den Fig. 6 und 7 mit teilweise hochgeschwenkter Klappe, und

Fig. 9

ein Ende der Vorrichtung analog zu den Fig. 6 bis 8 mit vollständig geöffneter Klappe.

Preferred embodiments of devices according to the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing. In this show:

Fig. 1

Devices loaded with passenger cars (shown without side walls) on board a barge,

Fig. 2

an unloaded device in perspective with the walls partially folded up,

Fig. 3

3 shows a cross section through a device currently loaded with a motor vehicle,

Fig. 4

an end portion of the empty and collapsed device,

Fig. 5

2 shows a perspective view of one end of the device when the flap is fully open,

Fig. 6

5 with the flap folded in when the empty device is folded,

Fig. 7

6 one end of the device in a representation according to FIG. 6 with the ramp folded up in the transport position,

Fig. 8

one end of a partially elongated device in a representation analogous to FIGS. 6 and 7 with the flap partially pivoted up, and

Fig. 9

one end of the device analogous to FIGS. 6 to 8 with the flap fully open.

The device shown here is used to transport from the 1, 3 and 8 motor vehicles shown in particular Trucks, railway wagons, inland or sea ships. 2 shows 10 loaded devices on board with motor vehicles of an inland waterway vessel 11.

The devices shown here are used as transport cages Recording of two motor vehicles 10 each. In The unextended version shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to the external dimensions each device approximately the outer dimension of one 40 'containers. The transport cage type devices are together with the motor vehicles thereon 10 like Container can be handled. The loaded devices can be together with the motor vehicles 10 thereon such as containers one above the other and side by side on board the inland waterway vessel 11 to be stowed. On trucks or railroad cars are preferred two transport cages with motor vehicles on them 10 transported stacked one above the other.

The devices are collapsible when unloaded, so that a larger number of stacked transport cage-like Devices can be transported to save space can.

Each transport cage-like device has a rectangular top Base 12 with two parallel longitudinal side edges 13 and two parallel (shorter) transverse edges 14 as well as giftable ones Stacking columns 15. The floor 12 is constructed like a frame, has namely, along the longitudinal side edges 13 Side members 18 and cross members 14 running along the transverse edges 19. The of the side members 18 and the cross members 19th enclosed area can with additional stiffening beams, not shown be provided. On the one made by the bearers There are two frames in the longitudinal direction of the floor 12 running parallel lanes 16 and 17 for those on the Devices to accommodate devices 10. Each of the four corner points of the rectangular bottom 12 is a stacking column 15 assigned. The stacking columns are in the transport position 15 folded up, so run perpendicular to the approximately horizontal Bottom 12. Around a parallel to the transverse edge 14 Pivot axis 20 is each stacking column 15 against the corresponding one Longitudinal edge 13 pivotable.

From Fig. 2 it can be seen that each longitudinal side edge 13 of the Bottom 12 is associated with a side wall 21. Each of the same trained over the entire length of the device between two stacking columns 15 arranged on the same side Side wall 21 is pivotable on the corresponding Longitudinal edge 13 of the bottom 12 articulated. To this end serve several at a distance on the longitudinal side edge 13 of the bottom 12 distributed hinges 22. In folded up State (left representation of Fig. 2) are vertical front edges 23 of the corresponding side wall 21 with the associated Stacking columns 15 can be connected by means of corresponding bars. As a result, the respective side wall 21 is folded up Locked position and at the same time a stable connection of the respective side wall 20 with the opposite end edges 23 of the same associated stacking columns 15 are produced. Consequently forms each side wall 21 with the two associated with it Stacking columns 15 and the hinges 22 with the corresponding Longitudinal edge 13 of the bottom 12 one unit.

As a result of the self-supporting or load-bearing according to the invention Formation of the side walls 21 contribute to stabilization of the bottom 12, in particular by the Side walls 21 with the bottom 12 hinges 22. Die Sidewalls 21 form when folded up (left illustration 2) a lateral protection for the on the transport cage-like Device for motor vehicles 10. When folded down (right illustration of Fig. 2) the side walls 21 expose the long sides of the device, whereby the motor vehicles 10 on the device from the side are accessible here, especially the doors of the Motor vehicles 10 for getting in and out of drivers almost let it open completely.

An alternative embodiment of the device, not shown has side walls with one as in the embodiment 2 foldable on the longitudinal side edges 13 of the floor 12 hinged frame. In the frame are side wall part forming sliding doors arranged to each other can be moved that the loaded device frame-like side wall is completely closed. For loading the device can form individual side wall parts Sliding doors are moved that in the corresponding area only the side wall frame remains. Through the open The inner surface of the same can then be opened doors of the Swing vehicle through, making it easy for a driver to get out of his Vehicle can get in or out.

Another alternative, not shown, provides for each side wall from load-bearing or load-bearing side wall parts to form the slidably on the longitudinal side edges 13 of the bottom 12 are arranged. This displaceability of the side wall parts takes place in the same way as for example in sliding door wardrobes is known. The leadership of the sliding and resilient or load-bearing side wall parts on the respective longitudinal side edge 13 of the base 12 stored. This is a positive and non-positive Storage that makes it possible to exercise on the floor 12 To transfer loads to the sliding side wall parts, whereby these intercept possible deflections of the floor 12 or reduce.

The device according to FIG. 2 also has its Cross edges 14 over hands, namely transverse walls, which act as flaps 24 are trained. The flaps 24 are preferably of the Motor vehicles 10 passable.

Each flap 24 is via a hinge 25 or possibly Several hinges can also be folded around a horizontal swivel axis connected to the respective transverse edge of the bottom 12. In the opened position (left representation of FIG. 2) forms the respective flap 24 is a horizontal extension of the Bottom 12 of the device beyond the transverse edge 14. The Flap 24 thus forms a ramp for driving one behind the other arranged devices. In addition, the respective forms Flap 24 but also an extension of the bottom 12 of the Device, making the device with longer motor vehicles 10 can be loaded, if necessary during the Transport with rear or front wheels stop on the flap 24 can. The stability of the flap 24 required for this in the extended, horizontal position is achieved by retractable struts 26 of two hinged together Arms poor. With the flap swung into the horizontal position 24 (left representation of FIG. 2) the lever arms reach Strut 26 in an extended position, creating a reliable Securing the position of the respective flap 24 in the bottom 12 extending horizontal position is guaranteed.

The device is loaded with vehicles that only cover the area of the floor 12 can take up after loading the flaps 24 are pivoted up into a transport position (Right representation of Fig. 2). In this case, the lever arms the struts 26 folded. The superscript Flaps 24 form end walls of the device in the transport position, which on the one hand serve to protect the vehicles on the front or rear from the outside and on the other hand the Stabilize the device. For this purpose, the swung up Flaps 24 by positive locking elements associated with the opposite sides of the flaps 24 Stacking columns 15 form-fitting (but detachable) connectable. This creates a stabilizing connection between the Flaps 24, the bottom 12 and those associated with the flaps 24 Stacking columns 15. Especially in connection with the side walls 21 (Fig. 2), but also those described above alternative embodiments of the side walls, the device receives has a relatively high torsional stiffness an open box-shaped receptacle for the motor vehicles 10th

In another embodiment of the device (FIG. 5 to 9) is a two-part flap 27 at each end of the base 12 assigned. This flap 27 also has several functions namely both as a ramp, as an extension of the floor 12 and / or as protection for motor vehicles 10. Each two-part Flap 27 is with a corresponding hinge, not shown Cross edge 14 of the base 12 with an inner part 28 pivoted. With the inner part 28 is in turn Hinges, not shown, pivot an outer part 29 of the Flap 27 hinged. Inner part 28 and outer part 29 thus form the two parts of each flap 27. In the extended position of the Flap 27 are both the inner part 28 and that Outer part 29 approximately in the plane of the bottom 12 (FIGS. 5 and 9). The respective flap 27 serves as an up and down ramp for the motor vehicles 10. At the same time form both the inner parts 28 and the outer parts 29 horizontal extensions opposite sides of the floor 12 The flap 24 is extended on both sides Bottom 12 dimensions, which correspond approximately to a 45 'container. The stacking columns 15 are located on grid points, which correspond to those of a 40 'container.

If only a partial extension of the floor 12 is required, can only the inner part in the transport position of the device 28 one or both flaps 24 can be folded down into the Level of the floor 12, while the outer part 29 one or both Flaps 24 pivoted up, that is angled (Fig. 8). On in this way the total length of the device is the need can be varied accordingly. In addition, the swung up Outer parts 29 a front or rear Protection of the motor vehicles on the device 10 (Fig. 8).

Is the device only with relatively short motor vehicles 10 load that do not protrude beyond the surface of the bottom 12, the or each flap 27 is pivoted up completely so that Inner part 28 and outer part 29 in a common, vertical Level are (Fig. 7). Then the entire back is and possibly also the front of the device by the corresponding flap 27 closed, whereby the front and the rear motor vehicle 10 are completely protected.

When the device is empty with the stacked columns 15 folded in the inner part 28 of each flap 27 is pivoted up completely, so that the inner parts 28 a vertical position to the floor 12th ingest (Fig. 6). In contrast, the outer parts 29 are behind swiveled into a horizontal position on the inside thereby between the folded stacking columns 15. The empty ones Devices with folded stacking columns 15 can thus be despite the relatively long, two-part flaps 27 on the Bring the base of a 40 'container with the height through the tops of the collapsed stacking columns 15 of the device is determined (Fig. 6).

The stacking columns 15 are of the same design and each have over an elongated, box-like shape. A lower one The end of each stacking column 15 is pivotable with the respective one Corner of the floor 12 connected by a horizontal and parallel pivot axis 30 extending to the transverse edge 14 the stacking columns 15 in a perpendicular to the respective longitudinal side edge 13 of the floor 12 extending plane pivotable (Fig. 4). Starting from each corner of floor 12 is one along a part of the corresponding longitudinal side edge 13 extending Recess 31 provided which corresponds to the Dimensions of a stacking column 15 are formed. The Recesses 31 are used in a horizontal Most of the position of the folded down stacking columns 15. In this way, the tops of the folded up protrude Stacking columns 15 not significantly above the top of the Bottom 12 out (Fig. 4).

In the folded-up state, each stacking column 15 has one Brace 32 lockable against the floor 12. Each one The strut 32 assigned to the stacking column 15 is vertical with a strut extending to the respective longitudinal side edge of the bottom 12 Level arranged. One end of each strut 32 is pivotable the respective long side edge 13 of the bottom 12 articulated. The opposite end of each strut 32 is with the corresponding one folded up stack column 15 connectable (Fig. 4). When folded down Stacking columns 15 are the struts 32 around the articulated Articulation point on the floor 12 pivotable against the floor 12 (Fig. 4).

Both the top and bottom of each stacking column 15 is with a stacked column 15 in Arranged parallel to the floor 12 horizontal levels Provide plates, each with an anchoring opening 33 and 34 is arranged. The corner points of the floor 12 two parallel, horizontal plates are also assigned, in each of which there is an anchoring opening 35, 36. The plates with the anchoring openings 35, 36 can by commercially available container corner fittings are formed. Then are also in the upright front and side edges of the Bottom 12 anchoring openings.

The anchoring opening arranged on the underside of each stacking column 15 34 corresponds to that on the top of the bottom 12 arranged anchoring opening 35 such that both Anchoring openings 34 and 35 through a commercially available coupling piece, for example a twistlock 37, form-fitting with each other can be connected. This will make the stacking columns 15 additionally in the folded up transport position the device locked. The pivot axis 30 for connection each stacking column 15 with the bottom 12 is placed so that at folded down stacking columns 15, the upper anchoring opening 35 exposed on floor 12. This anchoring opening 35 is therefore freely accessible for connecting several on top of each other stacked empty device with folded stacking columns 15 or also for coupling hoists.

The anchoring opening 33 at the top of each stacking column 15 preferably also serves to receive a coupling piece, for example a twistlock 38 (Fig. 4). The Twistlocks 38 then serve to connect two stacked devices, by inserting the top of the into the anchor hole 33 Twistlocks inserted at the top of each stacking column 15 38 into the anchoring opening 36 on the underside of the floor 12 a device placed on the lower device intervenes.

Alternatively, it is also possible for the top and / or the bottom each stacking column 15 directly with a coupling piece to connect, preferably permanently. Then it can the anchoring openings 33 and 34 at the top and bottom the stacking columns 15 are omitted. The permanent on top and Bottom of each stacking column 15 attached coupling pieces can used when necessary to stack one on top of the other Devices with upright, folded-out stacking columns 15 to connect with each other and around the folded up in transport position To lock stacking columns 15 in this position` by the permanent on the undersides of the stacking columns 15 attached coupling pieces with the anchoring openings 35 the top of the bottom 12 are connected.

According to a further embodiment of the device Roads 16 and 17 with different distances from the longitudinal central axis 39 of the device or the bottom 12 provided. in the The embodiment shown (Fig. 3) has the right lane 17 a greater distance from the longitudinal central axis 39 than the left lane 16. In this way, the motor vehicles 10 drive off-center on the floor 12 of the device. This creates different distances between the opposite ones Sides of the motor vehicles 10 to the longitudinal side edges 13, because the centers 40 of the motor vehicles 10 to the longitudinal central axis 39 of the bottom 12 of the device are offset. In the shown Embodiment is the passenger side close to the long side edge 13, while the driver side one clear distance to the opposite longitudinal side edge 13 having. This distance is especially important if the Device with the side walls 21 not shown in FIG. 3 is provided. Then you can even when closed Side walls 21, the driver's door are opened so far that the Drivers of motor vehicles 19 relatively easy on and can get out.

In the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 3, inner sides of carriers to stabilize the floor 12 with a protective covering 41 for example rubber. If necessary, this can also be sent to the inner sides or parts of the side walls 21 may be arranged.

For off-center guidance of motor vehicles 10 on the floor 12 an elongated guide 42 is provided. This guide 42 is in the embodiment shown on the outside of a Lane (in Fig. 2 the left lane 16) arranged. The Guide 42 is firmly connected to the floor 12 here. A vertical one Action 43 of the guide 42 is next to the corresponding one Lane 16 and provides a guide here left tire 44 of the respective motor vehicle 10. The guide 42 or the wall 43 practically have the effect of curbs.

Alternatively, it is conceivable to guide 42 in a more horizontal manner To make the direction adjustable, such that the distance the upright wall 43 of the guide 42 from the corresponding one Longitudinal edge 13 of the bottom 12 can be changed can. In this way, an adaptation to is different wide motor vehicles possible, such that these with the passenger side as close as possible to the corresponding one Longitudinal edge 13 of the bottom are. It will change too the distances of the lanes 16 and 17 to the longitudinal central axis 39 the device.

Reference symbol list:

10th

Motor vehicle

11

Barge

12th

ground

13

Long edge

14

Transverse edge

15

Stacking column

16

roadway

17th

roadway

18th

Side member

19th

Cross member

20th

Swivel axis

21

Side wall

22

hinge

23

Front edge

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flap

25th

hinge

26

strut

27

flap

28

inner part

29

Outer part

30th

Swivel axis

31

Recess

32

strut

33

Anchoring opening

34

Anchoring opening

35

Anchoring opening

36

Anchoring opening

37

Twistlock

38

Twistlock

39

Longitudinal central axis

40

In the middle

41

Protective covering

42

guide

43

Wall

44

tires

Claims (21)

Device for transporting vehicles, in particular passenger cars, small vans or the like, with stackable columns assigned to a floor that can be driven on and preferably to corners of the floor, characterized in that load-bearing hands or hand sections are assigned to the floor (12). Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the load-bearing hands or wall sections can be pivoted with the bottom (12), in particular the longitudinal side edges (13) thereof, are connected. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the load-bearing hand sections can be moved with the floor (12), in particular longitudinal side edges (13) of the same are. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the walls or hand sections openings and / or have hand parts that can be opened. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the load-bearing hands or Hand sections are side walls (21) or side wall parts. Device for transporting vehicles, in particular Cars, vans or the like with a drivable floor and in particular stacking columns that preferably corners of the floor are assigned, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bottom (12) is extendable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that at least one end transverse edge (14) of the floor (12) in particular as a ramp-like Flap (24, 27) trained hand is assigned. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the or each flap (24, 27) can be pivoted with the corresponding transverse edge (14) of the base (12) is connected. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the or each flap (27) in several parts is trained. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that parts of each flap (27) by a parallel extending to the transverse edge (14) of the bottom (12) Swivel axis are pivotable relative to each other. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the or each flap (24, 27) in particular when swung up (closed) with neighboring ones Stacking columns (15) connectable or in releasable engagement is feasible. Device for transporting vehicles, in particular Cars, vans or the like, with a roadway for the vehicles and preferably floor Stacking columns, in particular according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the carriageways (16, 17) different distances from the longitudinal central axis (39) of the bottom (12). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that at least one lane (16) is limited at least on one side by at least one guide (42). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide (42) opposite the Level of the floor (12) protrudes. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide (42) as one with the Bottom (12) preferably firmly connected, elongated profile is formed, in particular over the length of the floor (12) runs continuously. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the or each guide (42) is spaced apart changeable to the longitudinal central axis (39) of the base (12) is. Device for transporting vehicles, in particular Cars, vans or the like, with assigned a drivable floor and preferably corners of the floor Stacking columns, in particular according to one of the previous claims, characterized in that the bottom (12) under the folded-up stacking columns (15) Has anchoring openings (35) when folded Expose stacking columns (15). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the anchoring openings (35) approximately in a parallel to the plane of the bottom (12) Level. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that undersides of the stacking columns (15) Have anchoring openings (34), preferably with the Anchoring opening (35) of the floor (12) correspond. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that those connected to the floor (12) Anchoring openings (35) lie in a plane that is on or slightly above the level of the tops of the folded Stacking columns (15) lie. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that when the stacking columns (15) are folded up the anchoring openings (34) of the stacking columns (15) a distance to the anchoring openings (35) of the base (12), that both through an intermediate coupling piece are connectable.

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