EP0443327B1 - Collapsible transport box - Google Patents

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EP0443327B1
EP0443327B1 EP91100603A EP91100603A EP0443327B1 EP 0443327 B1 EP0443327 B1 EP 0443327B1 EP 91100603 A EP91100603 A EP 91100603A EP 91100603 A EP91100603 A EP 91100603A EP 0443327 B1 EP0443327 B1 EP 0443327B1
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    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2519/00Pallets or like platforms, with or without side walls, for supporting loads to be lifted or lowered
    • B65D2519/00004Details relating to pallets
    • B65D2519/00736Details
    • B65D2519/00865Collapsible, i.e. at least two constitutive elements remaining hingedly connected
    • B65D2519/00875Collapsible, i.e. at least two constitutive elements remaining hingedly connected collapsible side walls
    • B65D2519/009Collapsible, i.e. at least two constitutive elements remaining hingedly connected collapsible side walls whereby all side walls are hingedly connected to the base panel

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  • the invention relates to a collapsible transportable container such as in particular a transport box or a display case with a base and four side walls which are pivotally mounted on the base in such a way that they can be folded from their vertical functional position towards the base into a storage position which is essentially parallel to the base , according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • collapsible transport boxes in the form of folding boxes are known, such as those used as moving boxes.
  • Such folding boxes require comparatively little space when folded, but on the other hand their stability leaves something to be desired. Especially after frequent use, such moving boxes are often so damaged that they are unusable.
  • the unfolding and folding of the folding carton is not without its problems, in particular for the inexperienced user.
  • transport boxes which are sufficiently robust, but cannot be collapsed, so that they take up a lot of space when not in use.
  • a pallet basket for the bearing holder with the features of the preamble of claim 1 is known.
  • the side walls are secured in a comparatively complex manner in their vertical functional position in that additional locking holes 13 are welded onto the vertical edges of the side walls, into which locking pins 14 and 15 of angular fittings 6 and 7 engage from below and above.
  • a collapsible box in which the side walls are pivotally mounted on the floor via sleeve-shaped joints 18 between a folded-in storage position and a vertical functional position.
  • corner connection elements can be placed on the corner regions of adjacent side walls, which are angled in plan view and U-shaped in cross section.
  • corner connection elements cannot reliably fix the vertical functional position of the side walls after such corner connection elements can be removed laterally.
  • due to the sleeve-like joint construction no defined pivot axis is provided, and a defined erection of the side walls in a simple manner does not appear possible.
  • a collapsible, portable showcase with a floor and four side walls is known, of which two side walls or their frames are pivotally mounted on the floor in such a way that they move from their vertical functional position towards the floor in a storage position substantially parallel to the floor can be folded.
  • the other two side walls or their frames can be inserted into the floor.
  • the side walls are fixed in their vertical functional position by means of screws. The assembly and disassembly of this showcase is cumbersome and time consuming.
  • the primary object of the invention is to create a portable container for repeated use, which can be folded and assembled in a simple manner, is sufficiently stable and requires little space in the folded state.
  • a transportable container constructed in this way can be folded up or set up in the simplest manner essentially only by closing or opening the side walls, the space occupied by the transport box being minimal in the folded position of the side walls, due to the different height arrangement of the pivot axes of the Sidewalls are parallel and therefore in the closest possible packing.
  • the vertical position of the unfolded side walls is fixed by simply plugging in corner connection elements.
  • the corner connecting elements which are angular in plan view, are U-shaped in cross-section and have webs pointing downwards at their two ends, which engage in corresponding recesses on the upper end faces of the side walls.
  • the pivot axes are arranged in a fixed position relative to the floor at the required height. It is then when the side walls are folded in a certain order to be observed, which, however, can easily be ensured by suitable labeling of the side walls or the like.
  • the swivel axes are variable in relation to the floor and in this case no fixed sequence of folding in the side walls is specified after the swivel axis always assumes the required height automatically when folding in a certain side wall.
  • variable-distance swivel axes can be realized specifically in that the swivel axes are formed from guide elements, such as pins or the like, which extend parallel to the floor and are formed on the side walls and in guide grooves running perpendicular to the floor intervene, which are formed on components firmly connected to the floor.
  • guide elements such as pins or the like
  • a stand extending perpendicular to the floor can be attached to each of the corner regions of the floor, each of which has a guide groove on its two inner sides.
  • the collapsible transportable container comprises e.g. the transport box also has a lid which can be placed on the side walls in the functional position, suitable means for fixing the lid on the side walls being able to be provided if required.
  • the cover can have means such as, in particular, projections or depressions in order to fix an additional transport box placed thereon in its position; In this way, the transport boxes are stackable and can also be used as a shelf or the like, if necessary, by leaving one of the side walls in their retracted position, so that the interior of the transport box is accessible from the side in this way.
  • At least two opposite ones can be on the inside Side walls of guiding or holding means for at least one intermediate compartment may be provided, the guiding or holding means preferably being designed as grooves in order to prevent guide strips or the like from increasing the storage space required for the transport box when folded.
  • fold-out legs can also be attached to the underside of the floor, so that the transport box can also be used as a sales table or cabinet. Furthermore, it can be expedient, in accordance with a further advantageous feature of the invention, to form laterally extendable and, if appropriate, foldable handles on the underside of the base, which ensure comfortable gripping and safe transport of the transport box.
  • the floor plan of the transport box is rectangular and the height of two opposite side walls corresponds at most to approximately half the width of the floor in such a way that these side walls do not overlap when folded; in this case, the side walls in the folded state are only in three, possibly even only two levels, as a result of which the height of the transport box in the folded state and thus the storage space can be reduced further.
  • the transport box according to the invention consists of stable, essentially rigid materials such as in particular wood, plastic or metal.
  • the collapsible transport box according to FIGS. 1 to 3 is approximately cubic overall in the assembled state and comprises a base 10 and four side walls 12, 14, 16 and 18, which are pivotably mounted on the base 10 by means of suitable hinges, bearings, etc.
  • Such hinges and bearings are known to the person skilled in the art and therefore do not require any further explanation.
  • the pivoting of the side walls 12 to 18 is possible from the vertical position shown in FIG. 1 to a substantially horizontal position, each inwards in the direction of the base 10.
  • the axes of rotation of the individual side walls 12 to 18 are arranged at different distances from the floor 10, as can be seen in particular from FIG. 2.
  • the pivot axis 20 corresponds to that of the side wall 12, the pivot axis 22 to that of the side wall 14, the pivot axis 24 to that of the side wall 16 and the pivot axis 26 to that of the side wall 18.
  • the pivot axis 20 is arranged relative to the top of the bottom 10 such that the side wall 12 lies flat on the floor 10 in its folded state. If the pivot axis is arranged in the region of the lower inner longitudinal edge of the respective side wall, the pivot axis 20 is, as shown in FIG. 2, practically at the top of the bottom 10.
  • the pivot axis 22 is the distance d that The pivot axis 24 is arranged by the distance 2d and the pivot axis 26 by the distance 3d above the base 10 or the pivot axis 20, where d corresponds to the thickness of the side walls 12 to 18.
  • bases 28, 30, 32 can be formed on the floor at a suitable height, which support the side walls 14, 16 and 18, respectively.
  • the side wall 12 is first folded inwards until it lies on the floor, then the side wall 14 is folded inwards until it rests on the side wall 12, then the side wall 16 is folded inwards until it rests on the side wall 14 and finally the side wall 18 is folded inwards until it rests on the side wall 16;
  • This collapsed state in which the individual side walls are arranged one above the other to save space, is shown in FIG. 3.
  • the side walls 12 to 18 are pivoted in the reverse order into their vertical position shown in FIG. 1.
  • the side walls In the vertical position, the side walls can be on their top Corner areas are fixed with suitable corner connecting elements, as will be described in more detail below using the further exemplary embodiment.
  • the transport box according to FIG. 1 can also be easily stacked in the assembled state and can be used, for example, by folding the side wall 12 into its horizontal position as a laterally accessible container or, in the case of several stacked boxes, as a shelf element.
  • 4 to 11 comprises a floor 34, on the underside of which two parallel reinforcing and standing strips 36, 38 are fastened.
  • Reference numbers 40, 42, 44 and 46 denote the side walls of the transport box.
  • the box has a base area of approximately 40 x 60 cm and a height (height of the side walls) of approximately 30 cm.
  • the transport box is essentially made of wood or plywood.
  • the stands 48 to 54 have on their respective inner sides in the longitudinal direction of the stands, that is to say perpendicular to the bottom 34, grooves 56, compare in particular FIGS. 5 and 6, engage in the journal 58, which laterally on the lower ends of the side walls 40 to 46 are formed and extend parallel to the floor 34 and parallel to the plane of the respective side wall.
  • Each side wall is thus supported by two journals 58 in opposing grooves 56 of adjacent stands. It should be noted that the grooves 56 end shortly before the upper end of the stands 48 to 54 in order to prevent the journals 58 and thus the side walls from sliding out of the stands.
  • the side walls 40 to 46 each have a thickening 60 along their lower end region, which has the advantage that the side wall is strengthened in the area of the bearing journal 58, without thereby having to accept the disadvantage of a correspondingly higher side wall package in the folded state of the transport box.
  • the thickening 60 is in particular chosen with regard to its height in such a way that it is arranged in the folded-in state of the side walls between the adjacent uprights and thus does not protrude into the overlap area, as is clear, for example, from FIG. 11. It should also be pointed out that with each side wall 40 to 46 the thickening 60 extends outward with respect to the side wall, so that the side wall to be underneath can just rest on the floor 34.
  • corner connecting elements 62 are provided, which are each plugged onto adjacent side walls from above at the four corner regions and only one of which is sketched in FIG. 4. 7 shows the corner connection situation in greater detail.
  • the corner connection elements 62 are formed in an angle in plan view and each of the two legs of the corner connection elements is U-shaped in cross section, the open side being at the bottom.
  • the two ends of the corner connecting elements 62 are closed by webs 64 pointing downward.
  • FIGS. 8 and 11 Two preferred possibilities are shown in FIGS. 8 and 11.
  • the two narrower side walls 44 and 46 were first folded over, which rest on the floor 34 without overlapping.
  • the side wall 40 and finally the side wall 42 were then folded over.
  • the axes of the two side walls 40 and 42 have moved upwards by the required amount, which corresponds to the corresponding multiple of the side wall thickness.
  • the side wall 42 was first folded down, then the side wall 40 and finally the two narrow side walls 44 and 46.
  • Fig. 12 shows a highly schematic representation of a third alternative embodiment of a transport box according to the invention, the transport box itself, for example, as in the previously described embodiment may be formed.
  • the transport box shown there designated overall by reference numeral 68, in turn comprises a base 70, side walls 72 to 78 and an attached, removable cover 84.
  • hinged legs 80 are attached to the underside of the base 70, so that the transport box can also be used if necessary Sales counter or the like can be used.
  • the transport box can also be used as a table or the like when the side walls are folded.
  • the transport box according to the invention is particularly useful for exhibitors at trade fairs etc., now that a stable container is now available, which on the one hand serves to transport the goods to be transported, on the other hand can be folded up in a space-saving manner in a space-saving manner and finally also as Sales counter, sales shelf or the like can be used.
  • two handle elements 82 are also mounted displaceably and can be pulled out, which can be pulled out laterally if necessary and pivoted upwards into the position shown, essentially parallel to the side walls 78 and 76. When not needed the handle elements 82 are folded back into their essentially horizontal position and then inserted under the floor 70 in the direction of the arrow.
  • the transport box according to the invention can also be used as a laterally accessible container in that one of the side walls, here the side wall 72, is folded down onto the floor 70 while the other side walls are in their vertical position.
  • the invention is not limited to the design of the container as a transport box, but can also be implemented for other containers, in particular for a showcase or a showcase system.
  • the display case shown in FIG. 13 comprises a plurality of components 88 which can be placed one on top of the other, the number of individual components 88 being arbitrarily variable and being able to be adapted to the respective requirements.
  • the display case shown in FIG. 13 comprises three identical components 88 as well as an upper cover plate 90, which can be closed if necessary.
  • Each component can be designed as shown in principle in FIG. 1 or FIGS. 4 to 11.
  • the component 88 consists essentially of plexiglass. The bottom of each component 88 sits positively, for example, via grooves, projections or the like on the side walls of the component below.
  • the individual compartments of the multi-storey showcase must be open from the seller's side in order to enable the removal of an item if necessary.
  • a side wall will therefore usually remain in its folded position, and the objects are then simply placed on the folded side wall.
  • the opposite side wall can also be folded inwards so that the compartment of a showcase is accessible from two opposite sides.
  • the side wall lying at the top in the folded state of the component that is to say in the case of the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1, the side wall 18 can be provided on its outer or top side with latching means, and in the stacked state of the components with corresponding latching means Work together on the underside of the respective floor to prevent the stack from slipping.

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Abstract

A transport box made of a rigid material such as wood, plastic or metal comprises side walls (40, 42, 46) whose pivoting axes are at differing distances from the ground (34), so that the transport box can be folded down flat when not in use, the side walls lying parallel on one another and on the ground (34) in the collapsed state. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein zusammenklappbares transportables Behältnis wie insbesondere eine Transportkiste oder eine Vitrine mit einem Boden und vier Seitenwänden, die am Boden derart schwenkbar gelagert sind, daß sie aus ihrer vertikalen Funktionsstellung in Richtung zum Boden hin in eine zum Boden im wesentlichen parallele Aufbewahrungsstellung einklappbar sind, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1. Es sind einerseits zusammenklappbare Transportkisten in Form von Faltkartons bekannt, wie sie beispielsweise als Umzugskartons Verwendung finden. Solche Faltkartons benötigen im zusammengefalteten Zustand zwar vergleichsweise wenig Platz, andererseits läßt jedoch ihre Stabilität zu wünschen übrig. Insbesondere nach häufigem Gebrauch sind solche Umzugskartons oftmals derart beschädigt, daß sie unbrauchbar sind. Weiterhin ist insbesondere für den unerfahrenen Benutzer das Entfalten und Zusammenfalten des Faltkartons nicht ganz unproblematisch.The invention relates to a collapsible transportable container such as in particular a transport box or a display case with a base and four side walls which are pivotally mounted on the base in such a way that they can be folded from their vertical functional position towards the base into a storage position which is essentially parallel to the base , according to the preamble of claim 1. On the one hand, collapsible transport boxes in the form of folding boxes are known, such as those used as moving boxes. Such folding boxes require comparatively little space when folded, but on the other hand their stability leaves something to be desired. Especially after frequent use, such moving boxes are often so damaged that they are unusable. Furthermore, the unfolding and folding of the folding carton is not without its problems, in particular for the inexperienced user.

Weiterhin sind stabile Holzkisten als Transportkisten bekannt, die zwar ausreichend robust sind, jedoch nicht zusammenlegbar sind, so daß sie bei Nichtgebrauch sehr viel Platz benötigen.Furthermore, stable wooden boxes are known as transport boxes, which are sufficiently robust, but cannot be collapsed, so that they take up a lot of space when not in use.

Aus der CH-A-524 509 ist ein Palettenkorb für die Lagerhalterung mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Patentanspruchs 1 bekannt. Die Seitenwände werden hierbei in vergleichsweise aufwendiger Weise dadurch in ihrer vertikalen Funktionsposition gesichert, daß an den vertikalen Kanten der Seitenwände zusätzliche Riegellöcher 13 angeschweißt sind, in die Riegelstiffe 14 bzw. 15 von winkelförmigen Beschlägen 6 bzw. 7 von unten bzw. oben her eingreifen.From CH-A-524 509 a pallet basket for the bearing holder with the features of the preamble of claim 1 is known. The side walls are secured in a comparatively complex manner in their vertical functional position in that additional locking holes 13 are welded onto the vertical edges of the side walls, into which locking pins 14 and 15 of angular fittings 6 and 7 engage from below and above.

Aus der US-A-2 914 210 ist ein zusammenklappbarer Kasten bekannt, bei dem die Seitenwände über hülsenförmige Gelenke 18 am Boden schwenkbar zwischen einer eingeklappten Aufbewahrungsstellung und einer vertikalen Funktionsstellung gelagert sind. Zum Fixieren der Seitenwände in ihrer vertikalen Funktionsstellung sind auf die Eckbereiche benachbarter Seitenwände aufsetzbare Eckverbindungselemente vorgesehen, die in Draufsicht winkelförmig und im Querschnitt U-förmig sind. Zum einen können solche Eckverbindungselemente die vertikale Funktionsstellung der Seitenwände nicht zuverlässig fixieren, nachdem sich solche Eckverbindungselemente seitlich abziehen lassen. Zum anderen ist aufgrund der hülsenartigen Gelenkkonstruktion keinerlei definierte Schwenkachse vorgesehen, und ein definiertes Aufrichten der Seitenwände auf einfache Weise erscheint nicht möglich.From US-A-2 914 210 a collapsible box is known in which the side walls are pivotally mounted on the floor via sleeve-shaped joints 18 between a folded-in storage position and a vertical functional position. In order to fix the side walls in their vertical functional position, corner connection elements can be placed on the corner regions of adjacent side walls, which are angled in plan view and U-shaped in cross section. On the one hand, such corner connection elements cannot reliably fix the vertical functional position of the side walls after such corner connection elements can be removed laterally. On the other hand, due to the sleeve-like joint construction, no defined pivot axis is provided, and a defined erection of the side walls in a simple manner does not appear possible.

Aus der GB-A-2 132 473 ist ein zusammenklappbarer, transportabler Schaukasten mit einem Boden und vier Seitenwänden bekannt, von denen zwei Seitenwände bzw. deren Rahmen am Boden derart schwenkbar gelagert sind, daß sie aus ihrer vertikalen Funktionsstellung in Richtung zum Boden hin in eine zum Boden im wesentlichen parallele Aufbewahrungsstellung einklappbar sind. Die beiden anderen Seitenwände bzw. deren Rahmen sind in den Boden einsteckbar. Die Seitenwände werden in ihrer vertikalen Funktionsposition mittels Schrauben fixiert. Das Auf- und Abbauen dieses Schaukastens ist umständlich und zeitaufwendig.From GB-A-2 132 473 a collapsible, portable showcase with a floor and four side walls is known, of which two side walls or their frames are pivotally mounted on the floor in such a way that they move from their vertical functional position towards the floor in a storage position substantially parallel to the floor can be folded. The other two side walls or their frames can be inserted into the floor. The side walls are fixed in their vertical functional position by means of screws. The assembly and disassembly of this showcase is cumbersome and time consuming.

Der Erfindung liegt in erster Linie die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein transportables Behältnis zum mehrmaligen Gebrauch zu schaffen, das in einfacher Weise zusammenklappbar und aufbaubar ist, ausreichend stabil ist und im zusammengeklappten Zustand wenig Platz benötigt.The primary object of the invention is to create a portable container for repeated use, which can be folded and assembled in a simple manner, is sufficiently stable and requires little space in the folded state.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß im wesentlichen durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved essentially by the characterizing features of claim 1.

Ein solchermaßen aufgebautes transportables Behältnis läßt sich in einfachster Weise im wesentlichen lediglich durch Zu- bzw. Aufklappen der Seitenwände zusammenlegen bzw. aufstellen, wobei in der zusammengelegten Stellung der Seitenwände der von der Transportkiste eingenommene Raum minimal ist, nachdem aufgrund der unterschiedlichen Höhenanordnung der Schwenkachsen der Seitenwände diese parallel und somit in der dichtest möglichen Packung aufeinanderliegen. Die vertikale Position der aufgeklappten Seitenwände wird durch einfaches Aufstecken von Eckverbindungselementen fixiert.A transportable container constructed in this way can be folded up or set up in the simplest manner essentially only by closing or opening the side walls, the space occupied by the transport box being minimal in the folded position of the side walls, due to the different height arrangement of the pivot axes of the Sidewalls are parallel and therefore in the closest possible packing. The vertical position of the unfolded side walls is fixed by simply plugging in corner connection elements.

Die in Draufsicht winkelförmigen Eckverbindungselemente sind im Querschnitt U-förmig und weisen an ihren beiden Enden nach unten weisende Stege auf, die in entsprechende Ausnehmungen an den oberen Stirnseiten der Seitenwände eingreifen.The corner connecting elements, which are angular in plan view, are U-shaped in cross-section and have webs pointing downwards at their two ends, which engage in corresponding recesses on the upper end faces of the side walls.

Gemäß einer Ausführungsalternative der Erfindung sind die Schwenkachsen relativ zum Boden in der erforderlichen Höhe ortsfest angeordnet. Es ist dann beim Einklappen der Seitenwände eine bestimmte Reihenfolge zu beachten, was jedoch ohne weiteres durch geeignete Beschriftung der Seitenwände o. dgl. sichergestellt werden kann.According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the pivot axes are arranged in a fixed position relative to the floor at the required height. It is then when the side walls are folded in a certain order to be observed, which, however, can easily be ensured by suitable labeling of the side walls or the like.

Gemäß einer alternativen Ausbildung der Erfindung sind die Schwenkachsen relativ zum Boden abstandsvariabel und in diesem Fall ist keine feste Reihenfolge des Einklappens der Seitenwände vorgegeben, nachdem beim Einklappen einer bestimmten Seitenwand die Schwenkachse immer selbsttätig die erforderliche Höhe einnimmt.According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the swivel axes are variable in relation to the floor and in this case no fixed sequence of folding in the side walls is specified after the swivel axis always assumes the required height automatically when folding in a certain side wall.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann das Merkmal der abstandsvariablen Schwenkachsen konkret dadurch realisiert werden, daß die Schwenkachsen aus sich parallel zum Boden erstreckenden Führungselementen wie Stiften o. dgl. gebildet sind, die an den Seitenwänden ausgebildet sind und die in senkrecht zum Boden verlaufende Führungsnuten eingreifen, die an mit dem Boden festverbundenen Bauteilen ausgebildet sind. Im einzelnen kann an den Eckbereichen des Bodens jeweils ein sich senkrecht zum Boden erstreckender Ständer befestigt sein, der an seinen beiden innenliegenden Seiten jeweils eine Führungsnut aufweist.According to an advantageous development of the invention, the feature of the variable-distance swivel axes can be realized specifically in that the swivel axes are formed from guide elements, such as pins or the like, which extend parallel to the floor and are formed on the side walls and in guide grooves running perpendicular to the floor intervene, which are formed on components firmly connected to the floor. In particular, a stand extending perpendicular to the floor can be attached to each of the corner regions of the floor, each of which has a guide groove on its two inner sides.

Zweckmäßigerweise umfaßt das zusammenklappbare transportable Behältnis, z.B. die Transportkiste des weiteren einen Deckel, der auf die in Funktionsstellung befindliche Seitenwände aufsetzbar ist, wobei bei Bedarf zusätzlich geeignete Mittel zum Fixieren des Deckels an den Seitenwänden vorgesehen sein können. Weiterhin kann der Deckel in bevorzugter Weiterbildung der Erfindung Mittel wie insbesondere Vorsprünge oder Vertiefungen aufweisen, um eine hierauf gesetzte weitere Transportkiste in ihrer Lage zu fixieren; auf diese Weise sind die Transportkisten stapelbar und können bei Bedarf auch als Regal o. dgl. verwendet werden, indem eine der Seitenwände in ihrer eingeklappten Position belassen wird, so daß der Innenraum der Transportkiste auf diese Weise von seitlich außen zugänglich ist.Conveniently the collapsible transportable container comprises e.g. the transport box also has a lid which can be placed on the side walls in the functional position, suitable means for fixing the lid on the side walls being able to be provided if required. Furthermore, in a preferred development of the invention, the cover can have means such as, in particular, projections or depressions in order to fix an additional transport box placed thereon in its position; In this way, the transport boxes are stackable and can also be used as a shelf or the like, if necessary, by leaving one of the side walls in their retracted position, so that the interior of the transport box is accessible from the side in this way.

Auch können an der Innenseite zumindstes zweier gegenüber-liegender Seitenwände Führungs- bzw. Haltemittel für mindestens ein Zwischenfach vorgesehen sein, wobei die Führungs- bzw. Haltemittel vorzugsweise als Nuten ausgebildet sind, um zu vermeiden, daß Führungsleisten o. dgl. den im zusammengeklappten Zustand erforderlichen Stauraum für die Transportkiste erhöhen.Also, at least two opposite ones can be on the inside Side walls of guiding or holding means for at least one intermediate compartment may be provided, the guiding or holding means preferably being designed as grooves in order to prevent guide strips or the like from increasing the storage space required for the transport box when folded.

In zweckmäßiger Weiterbildung der Erfindung können ferner an der Unterseite des Bodens ausklappbare Standbeine befestigt sein, so daß die Transportkiste auch als Verkaufstischchen oder -schränkchen verwendet werden kann. Ferner kann es zweckmäßig sein, gemäß einem weiteren vorteilhaften Merkmal der Erfindung an der Unterseite des Bodens seitlich ausziehbare und ggf. hochklappbare Griffe auszubilden, die ein bequemes Greifen und einen sicheren Transport der Transportkiste gewährleiten.In an expedient development of the invention, fold-out legs can also be attached to the underside of the floor, so that the transport box can also be used as a sales table or cabinet. Furthermore, it can be expedient, in accordance with a further advantageous feature of the invention, to form laterally extendable and, if appropriate, foldable handles on the underside of the base, which ensure comfortable gripping and safe transport of the transport box.

Vorteilhaft kann es schließlich sein, wenn der Grundriß der Transportkiste rechteckig ist und die Höhe zweier gegenüberliegender Seitenwände höchstens in etwa der halben Breite des Bodens entspricht derart, daß sich diese Seitenwände im eingeklappten Zustand nicht überlappen; in diesem Fall liegen die Seitenwände im eingeklappten Zustand lediglich in drei, möglicherweise sogar nur zwei Ebenen, wodurch die Höhe der Transportkiste im zusammengeklappten Zustand und somit der Stauraum weiter reduziert werden kann.Finally, it can be advantageous if the floor plan of the transport box is rectangular and the height of two opposite side walls corresponds at most to approximately half the width of the floor in such a way that these side walls do not overlap when folded; in this case, the side walls in the folded state are only in three, possibly even only two levels, as a result of which the height of the transport box in the folded state and thus the storage space can be reduced further.

Die erfindungsgemäße Transportkiste besteht aus stabilen, im wesentlichen starren Materialien wie insbesondere Holz, Kunststoff oder Metall.The transport box according to the invention consists of stable, essentially rigid materials such as in particular wood, plastic or metal.

Weitere vorteilhafte Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den übrigen Unteransprüchen sowie aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung, in der mehrere Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung anhand der Zeichnung näher beschrieben sind. In der Zeichnung zeigen in halbschematischer Darstellung:

Fig. 1
ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Transportkiste in perspektivischer Darstellung mit ortsfest angeordneten Schwenkachsen,
Fig. 2
eine Prinzipdarstellung der Transportkiste gemäß Fig. 1, welche die unterschiedlichen Höhen der Schwenkachsen der Seitenwände skizziert,
Fig. 3
eine Vorderansicht der Transportkiste gemäß Fig. 1 im zusammengeklappten Zustand,
Fig. 4
eine Draufsicht auf ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Transportkiste mit höhenvariablen Schwenkachsen,
Fig. 5
ein Detail gemäß Fig. 4, welches den Eingriff der Schwenkachsen in die Nuten der Ständer zeigt,
Fig. 6
eine Seitenansicht einer Seitenwand der Transportkiste gemäß Fig. 4,
Fig. 7
ein weiteres Detail der Transportkiste gemäß Fig. 7 in perspektivischer Darstellung, welches die oberen Eckverbindungen zeigt,
Fig. 8
eine Draufsicht auf die Transportkiste gemäß Fig. 4 im zusammengeklappten Zustand der Seitenwände,
Fig. 9
eine Schnittansicht der Transportkiste gemäß Fig. 8 in Richtung der Pfeile IX - IX,
Fig. 10
eine Schnittansicht der Transportkiste gemäß Fig. 8 in Richtung der Pfeile X - X,
Fig. 11
eine Draufsicht auf die zusammengeklappte Transportkiste ähnlich Fig. 8, wobei die Seitenwände jedoch in einer anderen Reihenfolge eingeklappt sind,
Fig. 12
eine Transportkiste ähnlich derjenigen gemäß Fig. 4 bis 11 in perspektivischer Darstellung mit aufgeklappten Beinen und ausgezogenen und hochgeklappten Griffelementen, in schematischer Darstellung, und
Fig. 13
eine zerlegbare mehrstöckige Vitrine.
Further advantageous features of the invention emerge from the remaining subclaims and from the following description in which several exemplary embodiments of the invention are described in more detail with reference to the drawing. The drawing shows in a semi-schematic representation:
Fig. 1
1 shows a first exemplary embodiment of a transport box according to the invention in a perspective view with pivot axes arranged in a stationary manner,
Fig. 2
1 shows a schematic diagram of the transport box according to FIG. 1, which outlines the different heights of the pivot axes of the side walls,
Fig. 3
2 shows a front view of the transport box according to FIG. 1 in the folded state,
Fig. 4
2 shows a top view of a second exemplary embodiment of a transport box according to the invention with height-adjustable swivel axes,
Fig. 5
4, which shows the engagement of the pivot axes in the grooves of the stand,
Fig. 6
3 shows a side view of a side wall of the transport box according to FIG. 4,
Fig. 7
7 shows a further detail of the transport box according to FIG. 7 in a perspective view, which shows the upper corner connections,
Fig. 8
4 in the folded state of the side walls,
Fig. 9
8 shows a sectional view of the transport box according to FIG. 8 in the direction of arrows IX-IX,
Fig. 10
8 shows a sectional view of the transport box according to FIG. 8 in the direction of the arrows X - X,
Fig. 11
8 shows a plan view of the folded transport box similar to FIG. 8, but the side walls are folded in a different order,
Fig. 12
a transport box similar to that of FIGS. 4 to 11 in a perspective view with legs open and extended and folded handle elements, in a schematic representation, and
Fig. 13
a demountable multi-storey showcase.

Zunächst wird auf das Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 bis 3 Bezug genommen. Zur Vereinfachung der Darstellung ist in diesen Figuren der ansich vorhandene Deckel fortgelassen.First of all, reference is made to the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3. To simplify the illustration, the cover which is present per se is omitted in these figures.

Die zusammenklappbare Transportkiste gemäß Fig. 1 bis 3 ist im aufgebauten Zustand insgesamt in etwa kubisch und umfaßt einen Boden 10 sowie vier Seitenwände 12, 14, 16 und 18, die am Boden 10 mittels geeigneter Scharniere, Lager usw. verschwenkbar gelagert sind. Solche Scharniere und Lager sind dem Fachmann bekannt und bedürfen daher keiner näheren Erläuterung. Das Verschwenken der Seitenwände 12 bis 18 ist aus der in Fig. 1 dargestellten vertikalen Position in eine im wesentlichen horizontale Position jeweils nach innen in Richtung zum Bodem 10 hin möglich. Um sicherzustellen, daß im zusammengeklappten Zustand der Transportkiste die Seitenwände 12 bis 18 aufeinander sowie auf dem Boden 10 aufliegen, sind die Drehachsen der einzelnen Seitenwände 12 bis 18 in unterschiedlichen Abständen vom Boden 10 angeordnet, wie insbesondere aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich ist. Hier entspricht die Schwenkachse 20 derjenigen der Seitenwand 12, die Schwenkachse 22 derjenigen der Seitenwand 14, die Schwenkachse 24 derjenigen der Seitenwand 16 und die Schwenkachse 26 derjenigen der Seitenwand 18. Die Schwenkachse 20 ist relativ zur Oberseite des Bodens 10 so angeordnet, daß die Seitenwand 12 in ihrem umgeklappten Zustand im wesentlichen eben auf dem Boden 10 aufliegt. Falls die Schwenkachse jeweils im Bereich der unteren inneren Längskante der jeweiligen Seitenwand angeordnet ist, befindet sich die Schwenkachse 20, wie in Fig. 2 dargestellt, praktisch in Höhe der Oberseite des Bodens 10. Die Schwenkachse 22 ist um den Abstand d, die Schwenkachse 24 um den Abstand 2d und die Schwenkachse 26 um den Abstand 3d oberhalb des Bodens 10 bzw. der Schwenkachse 20 angeordnet, wobei d der Dicke der Seitenwände 12 bis 18 entspricht.The collapsible transport box according to FIGS. 1 to 3 is approximately cubic overall in the assembled state and comprises a base 10 and four side walls 12, 14, 16 and 18, which are pivotably mounted on the base 10 by means of suitable hinges, bearings, etc. Such hinges and bearings are known to the person skilled in the art and therefore do not require any further explanation. The pivoting of the side walls 12 to 18 is possible from the vertical position shown in FIG. 1 to a substantially horizontal position, each inwards in the direction of the base 10. In order to ensure that when the transport box is folded, the side walls 12 to 18 rest on one another and on the floor 10, the axes of rotation of the individual side walls 12 to 18 are arranged at different distances from the floor 10, as can be seen in particular from FIG. 2. Here, the pivot axis 20 corresponds to that of the side wall 12, the pivot axis 22 to that of the side wall 14, the pivot axis 24 to that of the side wall 16 and the pivot axis 26 to that of the side wall 18. The pivot axis 20 is arranged relative to the top of the bottom 10 such that the side wall 12 lies flat on the floor 10 in its folded state. If the pivot axis is arranged in the region of the lower inner longitudinal edge of the respective side wall, the pivot axis 20 is, as shown in FIG. 2, practically at the top of the bottom 10. The pivot axis 22 is the distance d that The pivot axis 24 is arranged by the distance 2d and the pivot axis 26 by the distance 3d above the base 10 or the pivot axis 20, where d corresponds to the thickness of the side walls 12 to 18.

Um die unterschiedlichen Höhen der Schwenkachsen 20 bis 26 zu erreichen, können, wie aus Fig. 1 und 3 ersichtlich, am Boden 10 Sockel 28, 30, 32 in geeigneter Höhe ausgebildet sein, welche die Seitenwände 14, 16 bzw. 18 tragen.In order to achieve the different heights of the pivot axes 20 to 26, as can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 3, bases 28, 30, 32 can be formed on the floor at a suitable height, which support the side walls 14, 16 and 18, respectively.

Wird nun die Transportkiste aus dem in Fig. 1 dargestellten Zustand in den in Fig. 3 skizzierten Zustand zusammengeklappt, so wird zunächst die Seitenwand 12 nach innen geklappt, bis diese auf dem Boden aufliegt, anschließend wird die Seitenwand 14 nach innen geklappt, bis sie auf der Seitenwand 12 aufliegt, anschließend wird die Seitenwand 16 nach innen geklappt, bis sie auf der Seitenwand 14 aufliegt und schließlich wird die Seitenwand 18 nach innen geklappt, bis sie auf der Seitenwand 16 aufliegt; diesen zusammengeklappten Zustand, in dem die einzelnen Seitenwände platzsparend übereinanderliegend angeordnet sind, zeigt Fig. 3.If the transport box is now folded from the state shown in FIG. 1 to the state shown in FIG. 3, the side wall 12 is first folded inwards until it lies on the floor, then the side wall 14 is folded inwards until it rests on the side wall 12, then the side wall 16 is folded inwards until it rests on the side wall 14 and finally the side wall 18 is folded inwards until it rests on the side wall 16; This collapsed state, in which the individual side walls are arranged one above the other to save space, is shown in FIG. 3.

Zum Aufbau der Transportkiste gemäß Fig. 1 bis 3 werden die Seitenwände 12 bis 18 in der umgekehrten Reihenfolge in ihre in Fig. 1 dargestellte vertikale Position verschwenkt. In der vertikalen Position können die Seitenwände an ihren oberen Eckbereichen mit geeigneten Eckverbindungselementen fixiert werden, wie dies anhand des weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels weiter unten im einzelnen beschrieben wird. Es ist ersichtlich, daß die Transportkiste gemäß Fig. 1 auch im aufgebauten Zustand ohne weiteres stapelbar ist und beispielsweise durch Einklappen der Seitenwand 12 in ihre horizontale Position dann als seitlich zugänglicher Behälter bzw., bei mehreren gestapelten Kisten, als Regalelement verwendet werden kann.1 to 3, the side walls 12 to 18 are pivoted in the reverse order into their vertical position shown in FIG. 1. In the vertical position, the side walls can be on their top Corner areas are fixed with suitable corner connecting elements, as will be described in more detail below using the further exemplary embodiment. It can be seen that the transport box according to FIG. 1 can also be easily stacked in the assembled state and can be used, for example, by folding the side wall 12 into its horizontal position as a laterally accessible container or, in the case of several stacked boxes, as a shelf element.

Im folgenden wird auf das Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 4 bis 11 Bezug genommen. Es sei angemerkt, daß auch im Falle dieser Figuren der ansich vorhandene Deckel zum Zwecke der Übersichtlichkeit der Darstellung nicht dargestellt ist.In the following, reference is made to the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 4 to 11. It should be noted that, in the case of these figures, the cover itself is not shown for the purpose of clarity of illustration.

Die Transportkiste gemäß Fig. 4 bis 11 umfaßt einen Boden 34, an dessen Unterseite zwei parallel verlaufende Verstärkungs- und Standleisten 36, 38 befestigt sind. Mit den Bezugsziffern 40, 42, 44 und 46 sind die Seitenwände der Transportkiste bezeichnet. Die Kiste hat eine Grundfläche von etwa 40 x 60 cm und eine Höhe (Höhe der Seitenwände) von etwa 30 cm. Die Transportkiste ist im wesentlichen aus Holz bzw. Sperrholz gefertigt.4 to 11 comprises a floor 34, on the underside of which two parallel reinforcing and standing strips 36, 38 are fastened. Reference numbers 40, 42, 44 and 46 denote the side walls of the transport box. The box has a base area of approximately 40 x 60 cm and a height (height of the side walls) of approximately 30 cm. The transport box is essentially made of wood or plywood.

Am Boden 34 sind an den Eckbereichen vier im Querschnitt quadratische Ständer 48, 50, 52 und 54 befestigt, die sich vom Boden unter einem rechten Winkel senkrecht nach oben erstrecken. Die Ständer 48 bis 54 weisen an ihren jeweils innenliegenden Seiten in Längsrichtung der Ständer, also senkrecht zum Boden 34 verlaufenden Nuten 56 auf, vergleiche insbesondere Fig. 5 und 6, in die Lagerzapfen 58 eingreifen, welche seitlich an den unteren Enden der Seitenwände 40 bis 46 ausgebildet sind und sich parallel zum Boden 34 und parallel zu der Ebene der jeweiligen Seitenwand erstrecken. Jede Seitenwand ist somit über zwei Lagerzapfen 58 in sich gegenüberliegenden Nuten 56 benachbarter Ständer gelagert. Es ist anzumerken, daß die Nuten 56 kurz vor dem oberen Ende der Ständer 48 bis 54 enden, um ein nach oben Herausgleiten der Lagerzapfen 58 und somit der Seitenwände aus den Ständern zu verhindern.On the floor 34, four stands 48, 50, 52 and 54 with a square cross section are attached to the corner regions and extend perpendicularly upwards from the floor at a right angle. The stands 48 to 54 have on their respective inner sides in the longitudinal direction of the stands, that is to say perpendicular to the bottom 34, grooves 56, compare in particular FIGS. 5 and 6, engage in the journal 58, which laterally on the lower ends of the side walls 40 to 46 are formed and extend parallel to the floor 34 and parallel to the plane of the respective side wall. Each side wall is thus supported by two journals 58 in opposing grooves 56 of adjacent stands. It should be noted that the grooves 56 end shortly before the upper end of the stands 48 to 54 in order to prevent the journals 58 and thus the side walls from sliding out of the stands.

Aus der vorstehenden Beschreibung wird deutlich, daß die Seitenwände 40 bis 46 bezüglich des Bodens 34 schwenkbar und gleichzeitig höhenverschieblich gehalten sind, so daß beim Einklappen der Seitenwände die Lagerzapfen 58 (samt entsprechender Seitenwand) erforderlichenfalls nach oben wandern können, um ein paralleles Aufeinanderliegen sämtlicher Seitenwände zu ermöglichen. In gleicher Weise rutschen die Seitenwände beim Aufklappen ggf. wieder nach unten, bis sie mit ihrer Unterseite am Boden 34 aufliegen.From the above description it is clear that the side walls 40 to 46 are pivotable with respect to the bottom 34 and at the same time are kept vertically displaceable, so that when the side walls are folded in, the journals 58 (together with the corresponding side wall) can move upward, if necessary, in order for all side walls to lie parallel on one another to enable. In the same way, the side walls slide down again when opened, until they rest on the bottom 34 with their underside.

Wie insbesondere aus Fig. 6 ersichtlich ist, weisen die Seitenwände 40 bis 46 entlang ihrem unteren Endbereich jeweils eine Verdickung 60 auf, die den Vorteil hat, daß die Seitenwand im Bereich der Lagerzapfen 58 verstärkt wird, ohne hierdurch den Nachteil eines entsprechend höheren Seitenwandpakets im zusammengeklappten Zustand der Transportkiste in Kauf nehmen zu müssen. Die Verdickung 60 ist nämlich insbesondere bezüglich ihrer Höhe so gewählt, daß sie im eingeklappten Zustand der Seitenwände zwischen den benachbarten Ständern angeordnet ist und somit nicht in den Überlappungsbereich hineinragt, wie beispielsweise aus Fig. 11 deutlich wird. Weiterhin ist darauf hinzuweisen, daß sich bei jeder Seitenwand 40 bis 46 die Verdickung 60 bezüglich der Seitenwand nach außen erstreckt, so daß die zu unterstliegende Seitenwand eben auf dem Boden 34 aufliegen kann.As can be seen in particular from FIG. 6, the side walls 40 to 46 each have a thickening 60 along their lower end region, which has the advantage that the side wall is strengthened in the area of the bearing journal 58, without thereby having to accept the disadvantage of a correspondingly higher side wall package in the folded state of the transport box. The thickening 60 is in particular chosen with regard to its height in such a way that it is arranged in the folded-in state of the side walls between the adjacent uprights and thus does not protrude into the overlap area, as is clear, for example, from FIG. 11. It should also be pointed out that with each side wall 40 to 46 the thickening 60 extends outward with respect to the side wall, so that the side wall to be underneath can just rest on the floor 34.

Zum Fixieren der Seitenwände in der aufgeklappten, vertikalen Position sind Eckverbindungselemente 62 vorgesehen, die jeweils an den vier Eckbereichen auf aneinandergrenzende Seitenwände von oben aufgesteckt werden und von denen in Fig. 4 lediglich eines skizziert ist. Die Eckverbindungssituation zeigt Fig. 7 in größerem Detail. Die Eckverbindungselemente 62 sind in Draufsicht winkelförmig ausgebildet und ein jedes der beiden Beine der Eckverbindungselemente ist im Querschnitt U-förmig, wobei die offene Seite unten liegt. Die beiden Enden der Eckverbindungselemente 62 sind durch nach unten weisende Stege 64 verschlossen. In aufgeklappter, vertikaler Position der Seitenwände werden die oberen Eckbereiche benachbarter Seitenwände jeweils durch ein Eckverbindungselement 62 in ihrer Lage fixiert, wozu das Eckverbindungelement 62, wie in Fig. 7 dargestellt, von oben auf die Seitenwände aufgesteckt wird. Die Stege 64 greifen hierbei in entsprechende Einschnitte 66 in den oberen Seitenwandbereichen ein, wodurch nach Aufstecken des Eckverbindungselements die jeweiligen Seitenwände sicher in ihrer Position fixiert sind.In order to fix the side walls in the opened, vertical position, corner connecting elements 62 are provided, which are each plugged onto adjacent side walls from above at the four corner regions and only one of which is sketched in FIG. 4. 7 shows the corner connection situation in greater detail. The corner connection elements 62 are formed in an angle in plan view and each of the two legs of the corner connection elements is U-shaped in cross section, the open side being at the bottom. The two ends of the corner connecting elements 62 are closed by webs 64 pointing downward. When the side walls are opened, the upper corner areas become more adjacent Side walls each fixed in position by a corner connecting element 62, for which purpose the corner connecting element 62, as shown in FIG. 7, is pushed onto the side walls from above. The webs 64 engage in corresponding incisions 66 in the upper side wall areas, as a result of which the respective side walls are securely fixed in their position after the corner connecting element has been plugged on.

Das Zusammenklappen der Seitenwände der Transportkiste aus der Funktionsstellung in die Aufbewahrungsstellung kann in jeder beliebigen Reihenfolge erfolgen. Zwei bevorzugte Möglichlichkeiten sind in den Fig. 8 und 11 dargestellt. Im Falle des Ausführungsbeispiels gemäß Fig. 8 wurden zunächst die beiden schmäleren Seitenwände 44 und 46 umgeklappt, die ohne sich zu überlappen, auf dem Boden 34 aufliegen. Sodann wurde die Seitenwand 40 und schließlich die Seitenwand 42 umgeklappt. Hierbei sind die Achsen der beiden Seitenwände 40 und 42 um das erforderliche, dem entsprechenden Vielfachen der Seitenwandstärke entsprechenden Betrag nach oben gewandert. Im Falle des Ausführungsbeispiels gemäß Fig. 11 wurde zunächst die Seitenwand 42 nach unten geklappt, anschließend die Seitenwand 40 und letztlich die beiden schmalen Seitenwände 44 und 46.The folding of the side walls of the transport box from the functional position into the storage position can be done in any order. Two preferred possibilities are shown in FIGS. 8 and 11. In the case of the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 8, the two narrower side walls 44 and 46 were first folded over, which rest on the floor 34 without overlapping. The side wall 40 and finally the side wall 42 were then folded over. Here, the axes of the two side walls 40 and 42 have moved upwards by the required amount, which corresponds to the corresponding multiple of the side wall thickness. In the case of the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 11, the side wall 42 was first folded down, then the side wall 40 and finally the two narrow side walls 44 and 46.

Fig. 12 zeigt in stark schematisierter Darstellung eine dritte alternative Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Transportkiste, wobei die Transportkiste ansich beispielsweise wie beim vorhergehend beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel ausgebildet sein kann.Fig. 12 shows a highly schematic representation of a third alternative embodiment of a transport box according to the invention, the transport box itself, for example, as in the previously described embodiment may be formed.

Die dort dargestellte, insgesamt mit der Bezugsziffer 68 bezeichnete Transportkiste umfaßt wiederum einen Boden 70, Seitenwände 72 bis 78 und einen aufgesetzten, abnehmbaren Deckel 84. Zusätzlich sind an der Unterseite des Bodens 70 aufklappbare Standbeine 80 angebracht, so daß die Transportkiste im Bedarfsfall auch als Verkaufstheke o. dgl. benutzt werden kann. Es versteht sich, daß im zusammengeklappten Zustand der Seitenwände die Transportkiste auch als Tischchen o. dgl. zu verwenden ist. Somit ist die erfindungsgemäße Transportkiste besonders zweckmäßig für Aussteller auf Messen usw., nachdem nunmehr ein stabiles Behältnis zur Verfügung steht, welches einerseits zum Transport des zu transportierenden Gutes dient, andererseits bei Nichtbedarf in platzsparender Weise auf engsten Raum zusammengelegt werden kann und schließlich auch noch als Verkaufstheke, Verkaufsregal o. dgl. genutzt werden kann.The transport box shown there, designated overall by reference numeral 68, in turn comprises a base 70, side walls 72 to 78 and an attached, removable cover 84. In addition, hinged legs 80 are attached to the underside of the base 70, so that the transport box can also be used if necessary Sales counter or the like can be used. It is understood that the transport box can also be used as a table or the like when the side walls are folded. Thus, the transport box according to the invention is particularly useful for exhibitors at trade fairs etc., now that a stable container is now available, which on the one hand serves to transport the goods to be transported, on the other hand can be folded up in a space-saving manner in a space-saving manner and finally also as Sales counter, sales shelf or the like can be used.

Der Klappmechanismus für die Standbeine 80 ist nicht näher beschrieben, nachdem solche Mechanismen dem Fachmann geläufig sind. An der Unterseite des Bodens 70 sind weiterhin zwei Griffelemente 82 verschieblich und ausziehbar gelagert, die bei Bedarf seitlich ausgezogen werden und nach oben in die dargestellte Position im wesentlichen parallel zu den Seitenwänden 78 und 76 verschwenkt werden. Bei Nichtbedarf werden die Griffelemente 82 wieder in ihre im wesentlichen horizontale Position geklappt und anschließend in Pfeilrichtung unter den Boden 70 eingeschoben.The folding mechanism for the legs 80 is not described in detail after such mechanisms are familiar to the person skilled in the art. On the underside of the base 70, two handle elements 82 are also mounted displaceably and can be pulled out, which can be pulled out laterally if necessary and pivoted upwards into the position shown, essentially parallel to the side walls 78 and 76. When not needed the handle elements 82 are folded back into their essentially horizontal position and then inserted under the floor 70 in the direction of the arrow.

Wie aus Fig. 12 weiterhin ersichtlich kann die erfindungsgemäße Transportkiste auch als seitlich zugängliches Behältnis verwendet werden, indem eine der Seitenwände, hier die Seitenwand 72, nach unten auf den Boden 70 abgeklappt wird, während sich die anderen Seitenwände in ihrer vertikalen Position befinden.As can also be seen from FIG. 12, the transport box according to the invention can also be used as a laterally accessible container in that one of the side walls, here the side wall 72, is folded down onto the floor 70 while the other side walls are in their vertical position.

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die Ausführung des Behältnisses als Transportkiste beschränkt, sondern ist auch für andere Behältnisse realisierbar, insbesondere für eine Vitrine bzw. ein Vitrinensystem.The invention is not limited to the design of the container as a transport box, but can also be implemented for other containers, in particular for a showcase or a showcase system.

Die erfindungsgemäße zerlegbare mehrstöckige Vitrine gemäß Fig. 13 umfaßt eine Mehrzahl von aufeinander aufsetzbaren Bauteilen 88, wobei die Anzahl der einzelnen Bauteile 88 beliebig variable ist und den jeweiligen Erfordernissen angepaßt werden kann. Die in Fig. 13 dargestellte Vitrine umfaßt drei identische Bauteile 88 sowie eine obere, ggf. verschließbare Deckplatte 90. Jedes Bauteil kann so ausgbildet sein, wie dies in Fig. 1 oder Fig. 4 bis 11 grundsätzlich dargestellt ist. Das Bauteil 88 besteht im wesentlichen aus Plexiglas. Der Boden eines jeden Bauteils 88 sitzt formschlüssig beispielsweise über Nuten, Vorsprünge o. dgl. auf den Seitenwänden des darunterliegenden Bauteils auf.13 comprises a plurality of components 88 which can be placed one on top of the other, the number of individual components 88 being arbitrarily variable and being able to be adapted to the respective requirements. The display case shown in FIG. 13 comprises three identical components 88 as well as an upper cover plate 90, which can be closed if necessary. Each component can be designed as shown in principle in FIG. 1 or FIGS. 4 to 11. The component 88 consists essentially of plexiglass. The bottom of each component 88 sits positively, for example, via grooves, projections or the like on the side walls of the component below.

In der Regel müssen die einzelnen Fächer der mehrstöckigen Vitrine von der Verkäuferseite her offen sein, um bei Bedarf die Entnahme eines Gegenstandes zu ermöglichen. Es wird daher in der Regel eine Seitenwand in ihrer umgeklappten Stellung verbleiben, und die Gegenstände werden dann einfach auf die umgeklappte Seitenwand gelegt. Gegebenenfalls kann zusätzlich auch noch die gegenüberliegende Seitenwand nach innen umgeklappt sein, so daß das Fach einer Vitrine von zwei gegenüberliegenden Seiten her zugänglich ist.As a rule, the individual compartments of the multi-storey showcase must be open from the seller's side in order to enable the removal of an item if necessary. A side wall will therefore usually remain in its folded position, and the objects are then simply placed on the folded side wall. If necessary, the opposite side wall can also be folded inwards so that the compartment of a showcase is accessible from two opposite sides.

Soll nun nachträglich, d.h. bei bereits aufgebauter Vitrine, eine ursprünglich offene Seite verschlossen werden, so muß lediglich der darüber angeordnete Bauteil geringfügig angehoben werden, die Seitenwand nach oben in ihre senkrechte Position geklappt werden und der darüberliegende Bauteil sodann wieder abgesenkt werden, wodurch nunmehr auch diese Seitenwand in ihrer vertikalen Position fixiert ist. Besonders einfach läßt sich dies selbstverständlich im Falle des obersten Bauteils bewerkstelligen, nachdem in diesem Fall lediglich die Deckplatte 90 angehoben werden muß.Should now, i.e. If the display case has already been set up and an originally open side is closed, all that needs to be done is to slightly raise the component arranged above it, to fold the side wall up into its vertical position and then to lower the component above again, so that this side wall is now vertical Position is fixed. Of course, this can be accomplished particularly simply in the case of the uppermost component, since in this case only the cover plate 90 has to be raised.

Die im zusammengeklappten Zustand des Bauteils obenliegende Seitenwand, also im Falle des Ausführungsbeispiels gemäß Fig. 1 die Seitenwand 18, kann an ihrer außenliegenden bzw. obenliegenden Seite mit Rastmitteln versehen sein, die im gestapelten Zustand der Bauteile mit entsprechenden Rastmitteln an der Unterseite des jeweiligen Bodens zusammenwirken, um so ein Verrutschen des Stapels zu verhindern.The side wall lying at the top in the folded state of the component, that is to say in the case of the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1, the side wall 18 can be provided on its outer or top side with latching means, and in the stacked state of the components with corresponding latching means Work together on the underside of the respective floor to prevent the stack from slipping.

Im Einzelfall kann auch bereits die Verwendung eines einzigen Bauteils als Schauvitrine vorteilhaft sein, die mittels einer Deckplatte von oben ggf. verschließbar ist.In individual cases, the use of a single component as a showcase can already be advantageous, which can be closed from above by means of a cover plate.

BezugszeichenlisteReference list

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Bodenground
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SeitenwandSide wall
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SeitenwandSide wall
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SeitenwandSide wall
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SeitenwandSide wall
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SchwenkachseSwivel axis
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SchwenkachseSwivel axis
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SchwenkachseSwivel axis
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Sockelbase
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Sockelbase
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Sockelbase
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Bodenground
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VerstärkungsleisteReinforcement bar
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SeitenwandSide wall
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SeitenwandSide wall
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SeitenwandSide wall
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SeitenwandSide wall
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StänderStand
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StänderStand
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StänderStand
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NutenGrooves
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Verdickungthickening
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EckverbindungselementCorner connector
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StegeWalkways
6666
EinschnitteIncisions
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TransportkisteTransport box
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SeitenwandSide wall
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SeitenwandSide wall
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StandbeineMainstay
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Deckelcover
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BauteileComponents
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DeckplatteCover plate

Claims (15)

  1. Foldable, transportable container having a base and four side walls which are pivotably mounted on the base in such a way that they can be folded in towards the base out of their vertical, functional position and into a storage position substantially parallel to the base, wherein the side walls (10, 12, 14, 16; 40, 42, 44, 46; 72, 74, 76, 78) are tiltable about pivoting axes (20, 22, 24, 26; 58) which - at least when the side walls are in their folded-in storage position - are at different distances from the base (10, 34, 70) according to the distance of the respective folded-in side walls from the base, and wherein corner connection elements (62) are provided, which can be placed on the corner regions of adjoining side walls (40, 42, 44, 46) in their functional position for the purpose of fixing the side walls in their functional position, characterized in that the corner connection elements (62), which are angular in plan view, are U-shaped in cross-section and have, at their two ends, downwardly pointing webs (64) which engage in corresponding recesses at the upper end faces of the side walls.
  2. Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the pivoting axes (20, 22, 24, 26) are disposed in a positionally fixed manner relative to the base (10).
  3. Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the pivoting axes (58) are variable in their distance relative to the base (34).
  4. Container according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the pivoting axes are formed by guide elements (58), such as pins or the like, which extend parallel to the base (34) and engage in guide grooves (56) running perpendicularly to the base, the guide elements (58) being movable relative to the guide grooves (56).
  5. Container according to claims 3 and 4, characterized in that the guide elements (58) are constructed on the side walls (40, 42, 44, 46), and the guide grooves (56) on components (48, 50, 52, 54) which are fixedly connected to the base (34).
  6. Container according to claim 5, characterized in that there is fastened, at each of the corner regions of the base (34), an upright (48, 50, 52, 54) which extends perpendicularly to the base and has a guide groove (56) on each of its two inner sides.
  7. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a cover (84) which can be placed on the side walls when the latter are located in the functional position.
  8. Container according to claim 7, characterized in that the cover (84) has means, such as projections or depressions in particular, in order to fix in position a further container which is placed thereon.
  9. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that guiding and retaining means (86) for at least one intermediate shelf are provided on the inside of at least two opposite side walls (44, 46; 76, 78).
  10. Container according to claim 9, characterized in that the guiding and retaining means are guide grooves (86) constructed in the side walls.
  11. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that standing legs (80), which can be folded out, are fastened to the underside of the base (70).
  12. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that handles (82), which can be pulled out laterally and, optionally, folded upwards, are constructed on the underside of the base (70).
  13. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ground plan of the container is rectangular and the height of the side walls (40, 42, 44, 46) corresponds, at the most, to approximately half the width of the base (34) in such a way that two opposite side walls (44, 46) do not overlap in the folded-in condition.
  14. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is constructed as a transport box which essentially consists of wood, plastics material or metal.
  15. Container according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that it is constructed as a demountable display cabinet which can be erected in a single or multi-storey manner and in which at least the side walls consist of glass or plexiglass.
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