US20030196971A1 - Foldable transport rack and methods of use thereof - Google Patents

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US20030196971A1
US20030196971A1 US10/126,434 US12643402A US2003196971A1 US 20030196971 A1 US20030196971 A1 US 20030196971A1 US 12643402 A US12643402 A US 12643402A US 2003196971 A1 US2003196971 A1 US 2003196971A1
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  • the present invention relates to A-frame for supporting objects, such as glass sheets or other sheet materials, during transport and storage. More particularly, the present invention relates to a foldable, stackable, transportable, A-frame rack with a low center of gravity and improved load securing assembly for storing and transporting materials, such as glass sheets or other sheet materials.
  • A-frame structures have long been used to support sheet materials standing on edge.
  • Sheet materials may include construction materials, such as plywood, plaster board or paneling, as well as sheets of glass.
  • Glass panes in particular, may be stored in this fashion. Glass is often made in large sheets which are heavy and breakable. Because of glass's weight and breakability, stability and protection of the sheet material while in storage and transit are especially important.
  • Harp or slot racks may be employed to store individual sheets of material, such as glass.
  • a slot rack consists of a series of vertical partitions between which sheets of glass may be placed on edge for convenient storage.
  • a harp rack is similar to a slot rack except that it employs tensioned vertical cables or wires to separate the individual sheets of material, such as glass. Harp or slot racks are convenient for storing small quantities of glass but require individual handling of each sheet and are not particularly appropriate for transporting glass to another location. Furthermore, these types of racks are not readily adaptable to automated transport devices for moving sheets of material from one location to another.
  • a further option for the transport and storage of objects is the use of A-frame racks.
  • An A-frame rack generally includes two or more A-frames, which take the form of a tall, often truncated, isosceles triangle.
  • the A-frame rack further includes a support at the base upon which glass sheets may be stood on edge and then leaned against the A-frame rack for support.
  • A-frame racks are convenient for stationary storage purposes because once the sheets of glass are in place, they are held by gravity and well protected from falling. Straps or other securing mechanisms are used to hold glass panes when A-frame racks are transported
  • molten glass is commonly floated in long ribbons, which are cooled and then cut to size and stored until they are ready for the next step in a manufacturing process or for shipping.
  • the cut sheets of glass are commonly loaded one at a time onto one side of an A-frame rack. When one side of the rack is full, the rack is pivoted through 180 degrees to make available the second side for loading. While the second side is loading, the glass on the first side is packaged as desired and moved by means of a crane onto a support for storage until needed.
  • the glass is unloaded from the A-frame support and loaded onto a truck or other delivery transport, using one of several transportable glass supports, as, for example, another A-frame support.
  • the delivery location for example, a manufacturing line for applying a coating to the glass
  • the glass is again unloaded and positioned so as to be used.
  • the resulting glass is then again loaded onto a support and is moved to, for example, a station where the glass panes are converted into insulating glass (“IG”) units, the glass again being unloaded and reloaded.
  • the IG units are transported to a plant where they are unloaded and converted into framed windows.
  • the glass may be repeatedly loaded and unloaded, leading to substantial expense and risk of damage.
  • A-frame rack designs already exist that are intended for use in the storage of glass as well as the shipping of glass sheets. When used for shipping, it is common for A-frame racks to be fashioned as reusable structures that are shipped loaded with glass sheets and returned empty. In an effort to minimize shipping costs on the return trip, certain A-frame configurations have been proposed that are intended to be disassembled or collapsed when empty to minimize shipping bulk.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 3,878,942 issued to Hansen et al. discloses an A-frame structure that is secured to the floor of the transport vehicle such as a railroad car or a truck.
  • the Hansen A-frame must be secured to the floor prior to loading. Once unloaded, the A-frame may be released from the floor and folded from side to side to a smaller configuration in an accordion-like fashion.
  • the Hansen A-frame may not be transported when loaded, as it is secured to the floor before loading. It is rather complex, and would require several individuals to accomplish its folding and unfolding.
  • A-frame structure is revealed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,085,329 issued to Crowell et al.
  • the A-frame disclosed in Crowell is intended for the temporary storage of 4 foot by 8 foot sheet construction materials such as plywood, paneling or particle board which, of course, are substantially lighter in weight than glass sheets.
  • the Crowell A-frame is disassembled for transportation and is not transportable when loaded.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,411,360 issued to Hilliker et al. discloses a collapsible, stackable A-frame rack intended for transporting large glass sheets.
  • the Hilliker A-frame includes three A-frame stanchions which may be removed from the A-frame base after the A-frame is unloaded. The A-frame stanchions may then be nested on top of the base in a horizontal orientation which allows for the A-frame assembly to be stacked for return transport.
  • An additional aspect of the Hilliker A-frame structure is that the structure is adapted to be transported on a dolly jack which, when positioned beneath the A-frame rack, may lift the A-frame rack. The A-Frame rack and dolly may then be transported by towing.
  • the structure of the Hilliker device causes the lower edges of the glass sheets to be carried a substantial height above the floor. This requires that glass sheets be lifted to a relatively great height for loading and unloading upon the Hilliker A-frame and limits the size of panes that can be loaded under a given ceiling height. Loading of glass from the end of a float glass production line accordingly would be relatively difficult.
  • the collapsed Hilliker A-frame rack includes a multitude of loose parts that must be kept together for return transit and which may be prone to loss.
  • Another aspect of transporting glass sheets is that of securing the glass during transport to prevent the glass panes from shifting with respect to each other with consequent breakage.
  • a variety of approaches have been taken including the use of wedges, brackets, and straps to restrain the glass sheets during transit.
  • Strapping is probably the most commonly employed approach to securing glass sheets during transit. Strapping is typically stretched over the material to be restrained and then tensioned by a ratcheting mechanism.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 5,448,805 (Allen et al.), discloses a strapping mechanism for use with a roof top carrier. One end of the strapping mechanism may be slid along a channel to various locations to compensate for the width of the load.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 4,278,171 discloses a sliding strap retainer and compression block.
  • the compression block includes a pair of spaced plates that are mountable at the base of an A-frame rack.
  • the plates each have a pair of holes for selectively positioning the block on the base by aligning the holes of each plate with a hole in each base of the frame while biasing the block against the sheets of glass.
  • a strap is secured at one end to the block and at the other end to the top of the A-frame.
  • the strap is tightened drawing the block toward the sheets of glass.
  • the Millhoan device requires the manual positioning of the compression block on the A-frame in order to secure the sheets of glass. Further, the Millhoan device does not allow the straps retaining the glass sheets to lie flat against the surface of the sheet of glass increasing stress at the edges of the glass sheet.
  • an A-frame rack for storing and transporting glass sheets which has the lowest possible center of gravity and a low lift height for loading and unloading.
  • the A-frame structure would have a self-tightening, self-adjusting restraining mechanism for securing the glass sheets in place for shipping.
  • the present invention in large part solves the problems referred to above by providing a unitized, foldable transport rack for retaining and securing panels, such as sheets of glass.
  • the transport rack of the present invention in its preferred embodiment has no loose parts and is foldable and unfoldable by a single individual.
  • the foldable transport rack has a low center of gravity and a low lift height to ease loading and unloading and to maximize the size of glass sheets that can be transported.
  • the foldable transport rack of the present invention is transportable by a low dolly jack and includes self-adjusting securing straps which urge the bottom of the carried objects against the A-frame assembly to provide for secure transportation of large objects, such as glass sheets.
  • the transport rack generally includes a base, a plurality of supports for supporting panel edges, at least one foldable A-frame, and optionally a securing assembly.
  • the base of the transport rack is supported by a plurality of legs including the supports, the latter being adapted to handle and retain the lower edges of glass sheets or other objects to be carried by the transport assembly.
  • the legs engage a horizontal surface, commonly a concrete floor, upon which the transporting rack rests.
  • the supports are configured to be as low as possible to the ground so as to provide for a minimal lift height for loading and unloading. More specifically, the low arrangement of the supports provides for the loading of the transport rack directly from an automated manufacturing assembly. Furthermore, this arrangement also maximizes the size of objects that can be carried and maintains the lowest possible center of gravity.
  • the upper surface of the supports may be optionally cushioned with appropriate resilient material to provide additional protection to and retention of the materials loaded upon the transport racks.
  • the base of the transport rack may also define a corridor into which a low dolly jack may be received.
  • the low dolly includes a plurality of lifting jacks by which the transport rack may be lifted from the ground, supported on the dolly and towed by an appropriate vehicle such as a forklift or tractor.
  • the base also supports at least one and preferably three foldable A-frames.
  • the A-frames are configured to be foldable parallel to the base for compact storage when it is desired to transport the empty transport rack back to its point of origin for reuse.
  • the outer two A-frames may be configured to be hinged near the base so that the outer two A-frames fold toward the center of the transport rack and lay one on top of the other. If a third or further A-frame is employed, it may be configured to fold at multiple locations, such as two locations, one near the base and the other in the mid-section of the A-frame. This allows the interior A-frame or A-frames to fold such that the outer A-frames may fold on top of the interior A-frames without interfering with one another and still allow all A-frame components to remain within and proximate to the base.
  • the A-frames when standing upright, are secured by a series of locking blocks which are on the opposite side of the frame from an associated hinge.
  • the locking blocks each define a bore through which a pin may be passed to lock the A-frame in an upright position.
  • the locking pins in such an embodiment may be secured to the transport rack by a lanyard or may be integrally attached to one of the locking blocks such that the pin is spring biased and may be latched in an open position or biased by the spring to a position passing through the bores to lock the hinged joint in an upright position.
  • Embodiments of the transport rack further comprise a securing mechanism that includes straps, which pass from the top of each A-frame down over the load to be secured and are then secured at the support.
  • the support includes a traveler to which the straps may be secured. The traveler slides in a slot. The slot is ramped upwardly and inwardly toward each A-frame so that applying tension to the strap tends to urge the strap inwardly toward the objects to be secured.
  • the tensioning of the strap can be accomplished with a conventional ratcheting buckle or other appropriate means.
  • the invention provides a method for storing and transporting panel-like objects such as glass sheets while avoiding the problems encountered in repeatedly loading and unloading stacks of panels from a rack.
  • a rack is provided, comprising a base, at least one support proximate a floor on which the rack rests, the support extending outwardly away from the base, and at least one A-frame member hingedly attached to the base, the A-frame member being foldable from a generally upright orientation to a generally horizontal orientation while remaining attached to the base.
  • panel-like objects are loaded one at a time onto the support, the objects being positioned parallel to each other to form a stack that leans against said A-frame member.
  • the rack is transported to one or more different locations ending at a final location, and at that location, the panels are unloaded one at a time from the rack.
  • the first location may be adjacent a float glass manufacturing line to receive glass sheets one at a time from the float glass line.
  • the final location may be at a glass sheet coating line, where the glass sheets are unloaded one at a time to undergo a coating process.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a folding transport rack in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is an end elevational view of the transport rack
  • FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the transport rack
  • FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the transport rack
  • FIG. 5 a depicts details of fastener block as used in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 b depicts an alternative embodiment of the fastener block
  • FIG. 6 is an end elevational view of the transport rack of the present invention with a load in place
  • FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of four transport racks of the present invention in a folded configuration stacked for empty shipping.
  • a folding transport rack 10 generally comprise a base 12 , at least one object support 14 , at least one folding A-frame 16 , and an optional load securing assembly 18 .
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 depict an embodiment of the transport rack of the present invention, which comprises a base 12 , multiple supports 14 , multiple folding A-frames 16 , and a load securing assembly 18 .
  • the base 12 includes platform 20 and ground engaging legs 22 .
  • the platform 20 is a horizontal frame that, along with the rest of the glass transport rack 10 , is constructed of welded, rectangular steel tubing, although other materials may be used. The materials are of appropriate strength to accommodate the size and weight of the objects to be loaded.
  • Platform 20 and legs 22 that extend downwardly from the platform, define between them a corridor 24 beneath the platform.
  • the transport rack may also optionally include stacking assemblies 25 that in one embodiment is positioned on the base 12 .
  • the stacking assemblies 25 may take the form of platform 20 and legs 22 being configured in the manner of stackable trays wherein legs 22 settle into indentations (not shown) in platform 20 . Other nesting approaches will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
  • the base 12 includes stacking posts 26 , crowned by stacking caps 28 .
  • stacking pockets 30 may be defined in the bottom side of platform 20 and are configured to receive the stacking posts 26 .
  • Base 12 may further include a plurality of forklift pockets 32 below and A-frame rests 34 on top secured thereto.
  • legs 22 may include a non-scratching sheet 35 on their outer surface that comes into contact with the glass sheets or other panels.
  • Sheet 35 may be made of nylon or other non-scratching material, that is, material that will not scratch the glass or other panels as they are loaded, carried, and unloaded from the rack.
  • supports 14 are rigidly attached to legs 22 such as by welding bolts, rivets, clamps, or any other attachment means.
  • the supports 14 are positioned as low as possible on legs 22 extending horizontally outward from base 12 . It is noted that the legs 22 , with joined supports 14 , may be fixed, but could also be adjustable for movement along the platform 20 to accommodate different sized and shaped objects.
  • the supports 14 may be attached directly to the platform. It is also noted that the supports, whether joined to legs or the platform, may be permanently secured to the transport rack or may be adjustable. Adjustable supports may be moved along the sides of the base and subsequently secured in a position of optimum support to the objects loaded in accordance with the size and shape of the object.
  • the tops of supports 14 are preferably six inches or less from the ground. However, the most preferable position is approximately three inches from the ground.
  • Sheet supports 14 are oriented generally parallel to the ground; that is, generally horizontally. However, other embodiments of the invention may include supports 14 that are turned upward at an angle. The angling of the supports 14 may contribute to the retention of the materials to the A-frame of the transport rack.
  • the material supports may also include a support cushioning 36 on the top surface thereof. Cushioning 36 is of a resilient material such as 85 durometer NeopreneTM or SantopreneTM, or other similar cushioning material may be utilized.
  • folding A-frames 16 extend upwardly from platform 20 in a generally vertical orientation. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that any number of folding A-frames 16 may be employed depending upon size and load requirements. Folding A-frames 16 are sectioned at joints 38 . Joints 38 are connected by hinges 40 and opposed latch or fastener block assembly 42 defining bores 43 therethrough.
  • fastener block assembly 42 is secured by a conventional spring pin 44 which may be retained against loss by a lanyard 46 .
  • Spring pin 44 passes through bore 45 .
  • a spring biased pin 48 may be sidably carried in a sleeve 50 secured to fastener block assembly 42 .
  • Spring biased pin 48 further includes retractor handle 54 which travels in slot 56 .
  • Spring biased pin 48 is biased toward bore 43 by a spring (not shown). It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that a variety of types spring biased pin assemblies 48 would be equally effective and would not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention.
  • Folding A-frames 16 may each include one or more sets of joints 38 . Joints 38 may be staggered in location such that folded A-frames 16 achieve an orientation generally parallel to platform 20 when folded. It is preferable that folding A-frames 16 located at the ends of base 12 fold inwardly (that is, toward each other) for stacking.
  • a third or additional interior folding A-frame 16 includes more than one set of joints 38 .
  • Such an A-frame includes two or more, e.g., upper and lower hinged-together portions, the lower portion also being hinged at or near the base so that after the upper and lower portions are folded together, the folded portions themselves can be folded generally parallel to the base 12 .
  • Folding A-frames 16 also support resilient cushioning 36 on the outside edges 57 thereof. Cushioning 36 utilized on the supports may also be joined to the A-frame's 16 outer edges. Again, examples of cushioning materials which may be utilized on the A-frame 16 include, but are not limited to, NeopreneTM, SantopreneTM, other similar cushioning materials.
  • Load securing assemblies 18 includes strap 58 , upper securing device 60 , and lower securing device 62 .
  • the upper end 64 of strap 58 is secured to upper securing device 60 .
  • the lower end 66 of strap 58 is removably secured by a fastener 67 to lower securing device 62 .
  • the fastener 67 may include, but is not limited to, a hook, clamp, or other similar fastening devices.
  • lower securing device 62 comprises a housing 68 that includes ramped slots 70 .
  • a traveler 72 is slidably retained in ramped slots 70 .
  • the traveler 72 may be a fastener such as a bolt, rivet or pin.
  • the strap 58 further includes a tensioner 74 .
  • Tensioner 74 may include any device for selectively applying tension to strap 58 .
  • Tensioner 74 may include a ratchet winding device, an over center device or the like.
  • the strap 58 may be constructed of any material that is of suitable strength and resiliency of sufficient dimensions to secure a load. Examples of such materials include nylon, polyester and Kevlar®.
  • the folding transport rack 10 may be placed near the end of a float glass production line. Glass sheets, upon leaving the end of the production line, are turned on edge, stacked on top of the material supports 14 and leaned against folding A-frames 16 as depicted in FIG. 6. When one side of the folding glass transport rack 10 is full, the folding glass sheet rack 10 may be turned 180° in order to load the other side.
  • the folding glass sheet rack 10 may be transported by a forklift (not shown) or by a towed low dolly jack (not shown).
  • Forklift pockets 32 facilitate transport by a forklift.
  • a low dolly jack (not shown) may be inserted into corridor 24 where its jacks may be activated to lift the folding glass transport rack 10 .
  • Any suitable motorized unit, such as a forklift, may tow the low dolly jack, or the dolly jack may contain its own motive power.
  • Load securing assemblies 18 may be applied to secure glass panels in place on the folding glass transport rack 10 for transport.
  • straps 58 are applied by stretching them downward from upper securing device 60 over the objects 11 to be loaded and securing lower end 66 of strap 58 to traveler 72 with fastener 67 .
  • Tensioner 74 is then tightened.
  • traveler 72 moves upwardly and inwardly in ramped slot 70 urging objects 11 toward A-frames 16 .
  • traveler 72 moves downward and outward by gravity to be in its most accessible position for future use.
  • a loaded and secured folding glass transport rack 10 may be transported by truck or in a railroad car or by other suitable means.
  • the low lift height afforded by supports 14 allows for “free fall” unloading directly from the folding glass transport rack 10 if desired. In “free fall” unloading individual glass sheets are tipped from a vertical position to a horizontal position and cushioned from damage by air trapped beneath them as they fall.
  • the foldable transport rack 10 may be folded for compact storage and return shipping. Folding may be accomplished by a single worker by first releasing pin assembly 43 from the bore assembly 44 of the inner A-frames 16 . It is preferred to start at the highest of joints 38 and work downward. Inner A-frames 16 may then be folded to lie generally parallel to platform 20 . The end folding A-frames 16 may then be released by removing pin assembly 43 from bore assembly 44 and then folding end A-frames 16 inwardly. It is noted that all folded A-frames 16 remain secured to the platform of the foldable transport rack, and it should also be appreciated that each rack can easily be folded and unfolded by a single individual.
  • foldable transport racks 10 may be stacked, by an ordinary forklift, for compact storage and economical return shipping.
  • the stacking posts 26 fit securely within the stacking pockets. Such interaction between the individual foldable transport racks 10 aids in the optimizing of transport space and also retention and securing of the stacked racks 10 .
  • the glass sheets be carried as low as possible, and this feature is afforded by the Rack of the invention.
  • a lower loading height allows the transport of larger sheets of glass under a given ceiling height. Furthermore, the lower loading height assists in the prevention of breakage.
  • the rack of the invention it becomes possible to collect the glass at the end of the float glass line directly onto the A-frame rack which, with its load of glass, is then transported to storage and thence from storage is transported to customers or to other locations for further manufacturing steps, such as coating. Such an alternative would provide for removal from the rack only upon arrival to the customer or location for further manufacturing, thereby minimizing handling and consequent risk of breakage.
  • the empty A-frame rack is then returned to the float glass plant for reuse.

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