EP1418130B1 - Collapsible container - Google Patents

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EP1418130B1
EP1418130B1 EP03019895A EP03019895A EP1418130B1 EP 1418130 B1 EP1418130 B1 EP 1418130B1 EP 03019895 A EP03019895 A EP 03019895A EP 03019895 A EP03019895 A EP 03019895A EP 1418130 B1 EP1418130 B1 EP 1418130B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS 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
    • B65D11/00—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material
    • B65D11/18—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected
    • B65D11/1833—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected whereby all side walls are hingedly connected to the base panel
    • B65D11/184—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected whereby all side walls are hingedly connected to the base panel and one or more side walls being foldable along a median line
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS 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
    • B65D11/00—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material
    • B65D11/18—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected
    • B65D11/182—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected comprising two side walls hinged along the sides of a base panel and to an upper frame and two other side walls being hinged only to the upper frame
    • B65D11/1826—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected comprising two side walls hinged along the sides of a base panel and to an upper frame and two other side walls being hinged only to the upper frame and one or more side walls being foldable along a median line

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  • the invention relates to a collapsible storage and transport container made of plastic according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • Such a container is known for example from DE 29500992 U1.
  • the transverse side walls are hinged to the upper end frame, so that they automatically fall when setting up the container in the upright position, but then have to be determined with effort in the bottom area.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object, a container of the type mentioned in such a way that manipulation of the closure assurance are made difficult and beyond the handling of the container is facilitated.
  • transverse side walls are pivotally mounted in the region of the bottom and are provided at their free upper edges means for positive fixing to the upper end frame.
  • the essential novelty of the container according to the invention is thus to be seen in the fact that the transverse side walls fold down on the bottom during folding, whereby the handling of the container during folding is facilitated.
  • the pin is formed substantially cylindrical and in the upright position of the transverse side wall on the recording in the upper end frame protrudes such that the protruding part of the pin of one of the transverse side walls protrudes into a recess on the underside of a lid closing the container, while the protruding part of the pin of the opposite transverse side wall rests against an integrally formed on the underside of the cover web.
  • a second variant according to claim 4 provides that the pin is substantially cylindrical and protrudes in an upright position of the transverse side wall on the receptacle in the upper end frame such that the protruding part of the pin in a recess in the bottom of a placed on the container with this container of identical container protrudes.
  • This second container thus closes the first container, either this second container can be closed with the cover described above, or it is another container placed on the second container, in which case this third container is closed with a lid.
  • a possible attachment of the lid in these slot-shaped recesses is given by the claim 9, namely, characterized in that the locking pins are hook-shaped, such that they can be inserted vertically into the slots in the upper end frame and horizontal Shift the cover under the top wall of the end frame.
  • the web mentioned in claim 3 is at least piecewise formed as an inclined plane, so that retract the lowering of the lid into the slot-shaped recesses and the horizontal displacement on the one hand present on the transverse side walls pins in the corresponding receptacles and on the other hand, the pins of the opposite transverse side wall of these inclined planes come to rest.
  • the lid sits immovably on the container after the seal.
  • the upper end frame has on its side facing the transverse side walls in each case one deeper into the container interior underlying shoulder, in which the container interior open towards receptacle (s) is arranged for the / the pin / are.
  • a collapsible container made of plastic according to the invention is shown and generally designated by the reference numeral 1. It consists of a bottom 2 and an upper end frame 3. To an axis 4 into the container interior foldable side walls 5 are hinged on one side on the upper end frame 3 and on the other hand on the bottom 2 hinged.
  • the container is completed by two transverse side walls 6, which are integrally formed and designed to be pivotable in the bottom region 7 arranged axes into the container interior.
  • a lid 8 For closing the container 1 is a lid 8.
  • the lid 8 has on its upper side a circumferential rib 9, which is interrupted at 10.
  • the interruptions 10 serve as a receptacle for a belt for closing the container / container.
  • pins 11 are formed on the upper edge of the transverse side walls, which are inserted into corresponding recesses 12 in the upper end frame 3.
  • the pins 11 protrude beyond the molded into the upper end frame 3 shoulder 13, wherein the free end of the pin 11 is located in the plane defined by the upper end frame 3 level.
  • a projection 14 protruding outwards at right angles to the transverse side wall 6 is formed, in which a bore 15 is provided.
  • this bore 15 is aligned with a bore 16 in the edge region of the lid. 8
  • FIG. 7 is shown how the positive connection of the pin 11 comes about.
  • the pin 11 is received in the recess 18.
  • These recesses 18 are shown more clearly in FIG. 9, which represents the underside of a cover transverse side.
  • the recesses 18 are pocket-shaped and thus correspond with the hook-shaped tip of the pin 11, which is clearly apparent from the figure 8.
  • slot-shaped recesses 19 are shown in the upper edge region of the upper end frame 3.
  • the slot-shaped recesses 19 correspond to hook-shaped locking pin 20 on the underside of the lid 8.
  • Further recesses 21 are provided in the transverse sides of the upper end frame 3, which correspond with bars 22 which are arranged on the side of the lid 8, at which also the pocket-shaped recesses 18 are located.
  • the opposite transverse side of the cover 8 is designed differently than the side shown in FIG.
  • a web 23 is provided which has wedge-shaped areas 24 which correspond in the assembled state with the pins 11 of the corresponding transverse side wall 6.
  • the longitudinal sides 5 are brought into their upright position. Thereafter, the two transverse side walls 6 are brought into the vertical position, wherein the pins 11 retract into the corresponding recesses in the upper end frame 3. Then, the lid 8 is placed on the upper end frame 3, that the hook-shaped pins are aligned with the slot-shaped recesses 19. In this position, the lid is moved vertically downwards, so that the hooks 20 penetrate into the recesses 19.
  • the lid is simultaneously moved horizontally, so that the hook-shaped projections of the locking pin 20 drive under the upper horizontal wall of the formed as a hollow profile upper end frame 3, at the same time drive the pocket-shaped recesses 18 on the hooked ends of the pins 11 and beyond the bolt 22 in the corresponding recesses 21 of the upper end frame 3 penetrate.
  • the nubs 25 come with the corresponding recesses 26 into engagement, so that now the lid 8 sits securely on the container 1. Through the holes 15, 16 and 17 of the wire is then pulled a seal.
  • a container of the same design can also be placed on the open container 1, wherein the positive connection with the pins 11 takes place through recesses 27 in the shoulder-shaped bottom area 2 (FIG. 1).
  • FIG. 11 shows a lid alternative.
  • the cover 8 has here at its edges downwardly pointing pins 40. Otherwise, this cover corresponds in its construction to the previously described embodiments.
  • FIG 13 a cut-open container is shown, in which the transverse side wall is erected.
  • the transverse side wall 6 In the transverse side wall 6 are recesses 41, dive into the pin 40 of the lid 8.

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Abstract

Long sidewalls and short sidewalls (6) are orthogonally connected to a bottom board. Top end frames (3) are connected to the top edges of both long and short sidewalls. A lock fixes that short sidewall in an upright manner to the top end frame, such that the short sidewall folds with respect to the crosswise axis of the bottom board during lock release.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen zusammenfaltbaren Lager- und Transportbehälter aus Kunststoff gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a collapsible storage and transport container made of plastic according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Ein derartiger Behälter ist beispielsweise aus dem DE 29500992 U1 bekannt. Bei dem dort beschriebenen Behälter sind die Querseitenwände am oberen Abschlußrahmen angelenkt, so dass sie beim Aufstellen des Behälters zwar selbsttätig in die aufrechte Stellung fallen, dann aber mit Kraftaufwand im Bodenbereich festgelegt werden müssen.Such a container is known for example from DE 29500992 U1. In the case described there, the transverse side walls are hinged to the upper end frame, so that they automatically fall when setting up the container in the upright position, but then have to be determined with effort in the bottom area.

Da in derartigen Behältern -gerade im industriellen Bereichauch wertvolle bzw. sensible Güter transportiert werden müssen, müssen diese Behälter auch mit einer Sicherheitseinrichtung versehen sein, die verhindert, dass die Behälter von Unbefugten geöffnet werden können.Since valuable containers or sensitive goods must be transported in such containers, especially in the industrial sector, these containers must also be provided with a safety device which prevents the containers from being opened by unauthorized persons.

Das geschieht beim bekannten Behälter durch gegen Federkraft betätigbare Riegel, die jedoch nicht unbedingt vor Manipulationen schützen.This happens in the known container by actuatable against spring force latch, but not necessarily protect against manipulation.

Darüber hinaus ist die Handhabung derartiger Behälter, insbesondere beim Zusammenfalten, umständlich.In addition, the handling of such containers, especially when folding, cumbersome.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Behälter der eingangs genannten Art so auszubilden, dass Manipulationen an der Verschlußsicherung erschwert werden und darüber hinaus die Handhabung des Behälters erleichtert wird.The invention is therefore based on the object, a container of the type mentioned in such a way that manipulation of the closure assurance are made difficult and beyond the handling of the container is facilitated.

Die Erfindung löst diese Aufgabe gemäß dem kennzeichnenden Teil des Patentanspruchs 1 dadurch, dass die Querseitenwände im Bereich des Bodens schwenkbar gelagert sind und an ihren freien Oberkanten Einrichtungen zum formschlüssigen Festlegen am oberen Abschlußrahmen vorgesehen sind.The invention solves this problem according to the characterizing part of patent claim 1, characterized in that the transverse side walls are pivotally mounted in the region of the bottom and are provided at their free upper edges means for positive fixing to the upper end frame.

Das wesentlich Neue an dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter ist somit darin zu sehen, dass die Querseitenwände beim Zusammenfalten nach unten auf den Boden klappen, wodurch die Handhabung des Behälters beim Zusammenfalten erleichtert wird.The essential novelty of the container according to the invention is thus to be seen in the fact that the transverse side walls fold down on the bottom during folding, whereby the handling of the container during folding is facilitated.

Dabei ist es besonders vorteilhaft, wenn gemäß Anspruch 2 an den freien Oberkanten der Querseitenwände mindestens ein Zapfen vorgesehen ist, der mit einer zu diesem Zapfen komplementären Aufnahme im oberen Abschlußrahmen formschlüssig festlegbar ist.It is particularly advantageous if according to claim 2 at the free upper edges of the transverse side walls at least one pin is provided which is positively secured with a complementary to this pin recording in the upper end frame.

Beim Aufrichten des Behälters in seine Betriebsstellung kommt damit der bzw. die Zapfen an den Querseitenwänden in den entsprechenden Aufnahmen im oberen Abschlußrahmen zu liegen, und in dieser Stellung können Maßnahmen getroffen werden, dass eine formschlüssige Verbindung der Zapfen mit dem Behälter erfolgt.When erecting the container in its operating position so that the or the pin comes to rest on the transverse side walls in the corresponding receptacles in the upper end frame, and measures can be taken in this position, that a positive connection of the pin takes place with the container.

Das geschieht in einer ersten Variante gemäß Anspruch 3 dadurch, dass der Zapfen im wesentlichen zylinderförmig ausgebildet ist und in aufgerichteter Stellung der Querseitenwand über die Aufnahme im oberen Abschlußrahmen derart hinausragt, dass der überstehende Teil des Zapfens einer der Querseitenwände in eine Ausnehmung an der Unterseite eines den Behälter verschließenden Deckels hineinragt, während der überstehende Teil des Zapfens der gegenüberliegenden Querseitenwand an einem an der Unterseite des Deckels angeformten Steg anliegt.This is done in a first variant according to claim 3, characterized in that the pin is formed substantially cylindrical and in the upright position of the transverse side wall on the recording in the upper end frame protrudes such that the protruding part of the pin of one of the transverse side walls protrudes into a recess on the underside of a lid closing the container, while the protruding part of the pin of the opposite transverse side wall rests against an integrally formed on the underside of the cover web.

Hierdurch wird erreicht, dass durch den Deckel nicht nur der Behälter verschlossen wird und der Inhalt unzugänglich wird, sondern es kommt auch hierdurch die oben erwähnte formschlüssige Verbindung des Zapfens mit dem Behälter zustande.This ensures that not only the container is closed by the lid and the contents is inaccessible, but it also comes through the above-mentioned positive connection of the pin with the container.

Eine zweite Variante gemäß Anspruch 4 sieht vor, dass der Zapfen im wesentlichen zylinderförmig ausgebildet ist und in aufgerichteter Stellung der Querseitenwand über die Aufnahme im oberen Abschlußrahmen derart hinausragt, dass der überstehende Teil des Zapfens in eine Aussparung im Boden eines auf den Behälter aufgesetzten, mit diesem Behälter baugleichen Behälters hineinragt.A second variant according to claim 4 provides that the pin is substantially cylindrical and protrudes in an upright position of the transverse side wall on the receptacle in the upper end frame such that the protruding part of the pin in a recess in the bottom of a placed on the container with this container of identical container protrudes.

Dieser zweite Behälter verschließt somit den ersten Behälter, wobei entweder dieser zweite Behälter mit dem oben beschriebenen Deckel verschlossen werden kann, oder es wird ein weiterer Behälter auf den zweiten Behälter aufgesetzt, wobei dann dieser dritte Behälter mit einem Deckel verschlossen wird.This second container thus closes the first container, either this second container can be closed with the cover described above, or it is another container placed on the second container, in which case this third container is closed with a lid.

Aus Stabilitätsgründen ist gemäß Anspruch 5 vorgesehen, dass an jeder Querseitenwand zwei Zapfen vorgesehen sind.For stability reasons, it is provided according to claim 5, that two pins are provided on each transverse side wall.

Zur Erhöhung der Sicherheit gegen unbefugtes Öffnen der erfindungsgemäßen Behälter ist gemäß Anspruch 6 vorgesehen, dass an der freien Oberkante der Querseitenwände jeweils ein im rechten Winkel nach aussen abstehender Vorsprung vorgesehen ist, der durch einen komplementären Schlitz im oberen Abschlußrahmen steckbar ist und dort mittels einer Plombe verriegelbar ist.To increase security against unauthorized opening of the container according to the invention is provided according to claim 6, that in each case provided at the free upper edge of the transverse side walls at a right angle outwardly projecting projection is, which is pluggable through a complementary slot in the upper end frame and there is lockable by means of a seal.

Dabei ist in vorteilhafter Weise gemäß Anspruch 7 vorgesehen, dass für den Plombendraht sowohl im Deckel als auch im oberen Abschlußrahmen als auch in dem Vorsprung miteinander fluchtende Bohrungen vorhanden sind und rechts und links von der Bohrung im Deckel an dessen Unterseite erhabene Noppen vorgesehen sind, die mit entsprechenden Vertiefungen im oberen Abschlußrahmen korrespondieren.It is provided in an advantageous manner according to claim 7 that are provided for the seal wire both in the lid and in the upper end frame and in the projection aligned bores and right and left of the hole in the lid on the underside raised nubs are provided, the correspond with corresponding recesses in the upper end frame.

Durch die miteinander fluchtenden Bohrungen ist sichergestellt, dass mittels des Plombendrahtes oder einer Steckplombe eine Verbindung zwischen Deckel, Querseitenwand und oberem Abschlußrahmen erfolgt. Die an der Unterseite des Deckels vorgesehenen Noppen gelangen in Eingriff mit den entsprechenden Vertiefungen, wodurch einerseits eine Selbstzentrierung des Deckels und andererseits eine Lagesicherung desselben erfolgt. Wodurch aber auch Querkräfte zur Entlastung der Plombe aufgenommen werden können.Through the aligned bores it is ensured that by means of the sealing wire or a plug-in seal a connection between the cover, transverse side wall and upper end frame takes place. The provided on the underside of the lid knobs engage with the corresponding recesses, whereby on the one hand, a self-centering of the lid and on the other hand, a position assurance of the same takes place. Which also allows lateral forces to be taken to relieve the seal.

Zur sicheren Befestigung des Deckels auf dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter ist gemäß Anspruch 8 vorgesehen, dass im als Hohlprofil ausgebildeten oberen Abschlußrahmen schlitzförmige Aussparungen vorgesehen sind, in die Verriegelungszapfen, die an der Unterseite des Deckels vorgesehen sind, einschiebbar sind.For secure attachment of the lid on the container according to the invention is provided according to claim 8, that in the form of a hollow profile upper end frame slot-shaped recesses are provided in the locking pins, which are provided on the underside of the lid, are inserted.

Eine mögliche Befestigung des Deckels in diesen schlitzförmigen Aussparungen ist durch den Anspruch 9 gegeben, nämlich dadurch, dass die Verriegelungszapfen hakenförmig ausgebildet sind, derart, dass sie vertikal in die Schlitze im oberen Abschlußrahmen einsteckbar sind und nach horizontaler Verschiebung des Deckels die obere Wand des Abschlußrahmens untergreifen.A possible attachment of the lid in these slot-shaped recesses is given by the claim 9, namely, characterized in that the locking pins are hook-shaped, such that they can be inserted vertically into the slots in the upper end frame and horizontal Shift the cover under the top wall of the end frame.

Dabei ist der in Anspruch 3 genannte Steg zumindest stückweise als schiefe Ebene ausgebildet, so dass beim Absenken des Deckels in die schlitzförmigen Aussparungen und beim horizontalen Verschieben einerseits die an den Querseitenwänden vorhandenen Zapfen in die entsprechenden Aufnahmen einfahren und andererseits die Zapfen der gegenüberliegenden Querseitenwand vor diesen schiefen Ebenen zur Anlage kommen.The web mentioned in claim 3 is at least piecewise formed as an inclined plane, so that retract the lowering of the lid into the slot-shaped recesses and the horizontal displacement on the one hand present on the transverse side walls pins in the corresponding receptacles and on the other hand, the pins of the opposite transverse side wall of these inclined planes come to rest.

Hierdurch sitzt der Deckel nach der Verplombung unverrückbar auf dem Behälter.As a result, the lid sits immovably on the container after the seal.

Gemäß Anspruch 10 ist zusätzlich vorgesehen, dass der obere Abschlußrahmen an seinen den Querseitenwänden zugeordneten Seiten jeweils eine ins Behälterinnere weisende tieferliegende Schulter aufweist, in der die zum Behälterinneren hin offene Aufnahme (n) für den/die Zapfen angeordnet ist/sind.According to claim 10, it is additionally provided that the upper end frame has on its side facing the transverse side walls in each case one deeper into the container interior underlying shoulder, in which the container interior open towards receptacle (s) is arranged for the / the pin / are.

Hierdurch ist es zum einen möglich, dass am Deckel in Einschiebrichtung vorne zusätzliche Laschen angeformt sein können, die in entsprechende Ausnehmungen im oberen Abschlußrahmen oberhalb der Schulter einfahren können. Zum anderen wird hierdurch die Stapelbarkeit der Behälter verbessert, da die in Rede stehenden Behälter in der Regel über eine Bodengestaltung verfügen, bei der der Bodenrandbereich ebenfalls schulterförmig ausgebildet ist. Das heißt, dass dieser Randbereich auf dem oberen Abschlußrahmen aufsitzt, während der übrige Bodenbereich in das Behälterinnere des darunter angeordneten Behälters hineinreicht.This makes it possible, on the one hand, that additional latches can be formed on the cover in the direction of insertion at the front, which can engage in corresponding recesses in the upper end frame above the shoulder. On the other hand, this improves the stackability of the containers, since the containers in question generally have a bottom design, in which the bottom edge region is also designed shoulder-shaped. That is, this edge portion is seated on the upper end frame, while the remaining bottom portion extends into the container interior of the container disposed thereunder.

Bei einer Deckelvariante wird gemäß Anspruch 11 vorgeschlagen, dass in der freien Oberkante der Querseitenwände Ausnehmungen vorgesehen sind, die mit rechtwinklig von den Deckelkanten abstehenden Zapfen korrespondieren. Somit wird nach dem Aufrichten der Querseitenwände der Deckel so auf den Behälter gesetzt, dass die Zapfen in die Ausnehmungen eindringen, wodurch ebenfalls eine formschlüssige Verbindung zustande kommt. Die Sicherung des Deckels ergibt sich aus dem bereits vorher Gesagten.In a cover variant is proposed according to claim 11, that in the free upper edge of the transverse side walls recesses are provided, which correspond with projecting at right angles from the lid edges pin. Thus, after the erection of the transverse side walls of the lid is placed on the container so that the pins penetrate into the recesses, whereby also a positive connection is made. The security of the lid results from the previously said.

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in perspektivischer Darstellung ein Behälter in Betriebsstellung (in teilweise abgebrochener Darstellung)
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Behälter gemäß Fig. 1 mit halb aufgerichteter Querseitenwand (in teilweise abgebrochener Darstellung)
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Behälter gemäß Fig. 2 in aufgeschnittener Darstellung
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Querseitenwand
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oberer Teil der Querseitenwand mit Deckel
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Querseitenwand mit oberen Abschlußrahmen
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Querseitenwand und Längsseitenwand mit oberem Absschlußrahmen und aufgesetztem Deckel
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Querseitenwand und Längsseitenwand mit oberem Abschlußrahmen
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Deckel in Ansicht von unten rechte Seite
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Deckel in Ansicht von unten linke Seite
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Variante eines Deckels (Ansicht von oben)
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Deckel gemäß Figur 11 (Ansicht von unten)
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Geschlossener Behälter mit Deckel gemäß Figur 11.
The invention is illustrated and explained below with reference to drawings.
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in perspective a container in operating position (in partially broken representation)
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Container according to FIG. 1 with a semi-erected transverse side wall (in a partially broken view)
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Container according to Fig. 2 in a cutaway view
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Transverse side wall
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Upper part of the transverse side wall with lid
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Transverse side wall with upper end frames
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Transverse side wall and longitudinal side wall with upper closure frame and attached lid
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Lid in bottom view right side
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Lid in bottom view left side
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Variant of a lid (view from above)
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Lid according to FIG. 11 (view from below)
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Closed container with lid according to FIG. 11.

In der Figur 1 und der Figur 2 ist ein erfindungsgemäßer zusammenfaltbarer Behälter aus Kunststoff dargestellt und allgemein mit dem Bezugszeichen 1 versehen. Er besteht aus einem Boden 2 und einem oberen Abschlußrahmen 3. Um eine Achse 4 ins Behälterinnere faltbare Seitenwände 5 sind einerseite am oberen Abschlußrahmen 3 und andererseits am Boden 2 klappbar angelenkt.In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a collapsible container made of plastic according to the invention is shown and generally designated by the reference numeral 1. It consists of a bottom 2 and an upper end frame 3. To an axis 4 into the container interior foldable side walls 5 are hinged on one side on the upper end frame 3 and on the other hand on the bottom 2 hinged.

Vervollständigt wird der Behälter durch zwei Querseitenwände 6, die einteilig ausgebildet sind und um im Bodenbereich 7 angeordnete Achsen ins Behälterinnere klappbar ausgebildet sind.The container is completed by two transverse side walls 6, which are integrally formed and designed to be pivotable in the bottom region 7 arranged axes into the container interior.

Zum Verschließen des Behälters 1 dient ein Deckel 8. Der Deckel 8 weist auf seiner Oberseite eine rundumlaufende Rippe 9 auf, die bei 10 unterbrochen ist. Die Unterbrechungen 10 dienen als Aufnahme für einen Gurt zum Verschließen des Behälters/der Behälter.For closing the container 1 is a lid 8. The lid 8 has on its upper side a circumferential rib 9, which is interrupted at 10. The interruptions 10 serve as a receptacle for a belt for closing the container / container.

Wie aus Figur 2, aber deutlicher aus den Figuren 3 und 4 hervorgeht, sind am oberen Rand der Querseitenwände 6 Zapfen 11 angeformt, die in entsprechende Ausnehmungen 12 im oberen Abschlußrahmen 3 eingeführt sind. Die Zapfen 11 ragen über die in den oberen Abschlußrahmen 3 eingeformte Schulter 13 hinaus, wobei das freie Ende der Zapfen 11 in der durch den oberen Abschlußrahmen 3 aufgespannten Ebene liegt.As shown in Figure 2, but more clearly apparent from Figures 3 and 4, 6 pins 11 are formed on the upper edge of the transverse side walls, which are inserted into corresponding recesses 12 in the upper end frame 3. The pins 11 protrude beyond the molded into the upper end frame 3 shoulder 13, wherein the free end of the pin 11 is located in the plane defined by the upper end frame 3 level.

Zusätzlich zu den Zapfen 11 ist an die Querseitenwand 6 ein im rechten Winkel nach aussen vorstehender Vorsprung 14 angeformt, in dem eine Bohrung 15 vorgesehen ist.In addition to the pins 11, a projection 14 protruding outwards at right angles to the transverse side wall 6 is formed, in which a bore 15 is provided.

Wie aus Figur 5 hervorgeht, fluchtet diese Bohrung 15 mit einer Bohrung 16 im Randbereich des Deckels 8.As is apparent from Figure 5, this bore 15 is aligned with a bore 16 in the edge region of the lid. 8

Wie aus Figur 6 hervorgeht, sind auch im oberen Abschlußrahmen entsprechende Bohrungen 17 vorgesehen.As is apparent from Figure 6, corresponding bores 17 are also provided in the upper end frame.

In der Figur 7 ist dargestellt, wie die formschlüssige Verbindung des Zapfens 11 zustandekommt. Durch den aufgesetzten Deckel 8 wird der Zapfen 11 in der Ausnehmung 18 aufgenommen. Diese Ausnehmungen 18 sind deutlicher in der Figur 9 dargestellt, die die Unterseite einer Deckelquerseite darstellt. Die Ausnehmungen 18 sind taschenförmig ausgebildet und korrespondieren so mit der hakenförmigen Spitze des Zapfens 11, die deutlich aus der Figur 8 hervorgeht. In der Figur 8 sind auch schlitzförmige Aussparungen 19 im oberen Randbereich des oberen Abschlußrahmens 3 dargestellt. Die schlitzförmigen Aussparungen 19 korrespondieren mit hakenförmigen Verriegelungszapfen 20 an der Unterseite des Deckels 8. Weitere Ausnehmungen 21 sind in den Querseiten des oberen Abschlußrahmens 3 vorgesehen, die mit Riegeln 22 korrespondieren, die an der Seite des Deckels 8 angeordnet sind, an der sich auch die taschenförmigen Ausnehmungen 18 befinden.In the figure 7 is shown how the positive connection of the pin 11 comes about. By the attached cover 8, the pin 11 is received in the recess 18. These recesses 18 are shown more clearly in FIG. 9, which represents the underside of a cover transverse side. The recesses 18 are pocket-shaped and thus correspond with the hook-shaped tip of the pin 11, which is clearly apparent from the figure 8. In the figure 8 also slot-shaped recesses 19 are shown in the upper edge region of the upper end frame 3. The slot-shaped recesses 19 correspond to hook-shaped locking pin 20 on the underside of the lid 8. Further recesses 21 are provided in the transverse sides of the upper end frame 3, which correspond with bars 22 which are arranged on the side of the lid 8, at which also the pocket-shaped recesses 18 are located.

Wie aus Figur 10 hervorgeht, ist die entgegengesetzte Querseite des Deckels 8 anders ausgestaltet als die in Figur 9 dargestellte Seite.As is apparent from FIG. 10, the opposite transverse side of the cover 8 is designed differently than the side shown in FIG.

Statt der taschenförmigen Ausnehmungen 18 ist hier lediglich ein Steg 23 vorgesehen, der keilförmig ausgestaltete Bereiche 24 aufweist, die im zusammengebauten Zustand mit den Zapfen 11 der entsprechenden Querseitenwand 6 korrespondieren.Instead of the pocket-shaped recesses 18 here only a web 23 is provided which has wedge-shaped areas 24 which correspond in the assembled state with the pins 11 of the corresponding transverse side wall 6.

Aus der Figur 10 geht schließlich hervor, dass neben der Bohrung 16 im Deckel 8 erhabene Noppen 25 eingeformt sind, die mit Ausnehmungen 26 im oberen Abschlußrahmen 3 korrespondieren (siehe Figur 6).From Figure 10 finally shows that in addition to the bore 16 in the lid 8 raised nubs 25 are formed, which correspond with recesses 26 in the upper end frame 3 (see Figure 6).

Um den Behälter 1 in seine Betriebsstellung zu bringen, werden zunächst die Längsseiten 5 in ihre aufrechte Stellung gebracht. Danach werden die beiden Querseitenwände 6 in die senkrechte Stellung gebracht, wobei die Zapfen 11 in die entsprechenden Aussparungen im oberen Abschlußrahmen 3 einfahren. Dann wird der Deckel 8 so auf den oberen Abschlußrahmen 3 gesetzt, dass die hakenförmigen Zapfen mit den schlitzförmigen Aussparungen 19 fluchten. In dieser Stellung wird der Deckel vertikal nach unten bewegt, so dass die Haken 20 in die Aussparungen19 eindringen. Hierbei wird der Deckel gleichzeitig horizontal verschoben, so dass die hakenförmigen Vorsprünge der Verriegelungszapfen 20 unter die obere horizontale Wand des als Hohlprofil ausgebildeten oberen Abschlußrahmens 3 fahren, gleichzeitig die taschenförmigen Ausnehmungen 18 über die hakenförmigen Enden der Zapfen 11 fahren und darüber hinaus die Riegel 22 in die entsprechenden Ausnehmungen 21 des oberen Abschlußrahmens 3 eindringen.In order to bring the container 1 in its operating position, first the longitudinal sides 5 are brought into their upright position. Thereafter, the two transverse side walls 6 are brought into the vertical position, wherein the pins 11 retract into the corresponding recesses in the upper end frame 3. Then, the lid 8 is placed on the upper end frame 3, that the hook-shaped pins are aligned with the slot-shaped recesses 19. In this position, the lid is moved vertically downwards, so that the hooks 20 penetrate into the recesses 19. In this case, the lid is simultaneously moved horizontally, so that the hook-shaped projections of the locking pin 20 drive under the upper horizontal wall of the formed as a hollow profile upper end frame 3, at the same time drive the pocket-shaped recesses 18 on the hooked ends of the pins 11 and beyond the bolt 22 in the corresponding recesses 21 of the upper end frame 3 penetrate.

Dabei kommen auch die Noppen 25 mit den entsprechenden Ausnehmungen 26 in Eingriff, so dass jetzt der Deckel 8 sicher auf dem Behälter 1 sitzt. Durch die Bohrungen 15, 16 und 17 wird dann der Draht einer Verplombung gezogen.In this case, the nubs 25 come with the corresponding recesses 26 into engagement, so that now the lid 8 sits securely on the container 1. Through the holes 15, 16 and 17 of the wire is then pulled a seal.

Alternativ kann statt des Deckels 8 auch ein baugleicher Behälter auf den offfenen Behälter 1 aufgesetzt werden, wobei die formschlüssige Verbindung mit den Zapfen 11 durch Ausnehmungen 27 im schulterförmigen Bodenbereich 2 erfolgt (Figur 1).Alternatively, instead of the lid 8, a container of the same design can also be placed on the open container 1, wherein the positive connection with the pins 11 takes place through recesses 27 in the shoulder-shaped bottom area 2 (FIG. 1).

Auf diese Weise können mehrere Behälter 1 übereinander gestapelt werden, wobei der oberste Behälter 1 dann mit dem Deckel 8 verschlossen wird.In this way, a plurality of containers 1 can be stacked one above the other, wherein the uppermost container 1 is then closed with the lid 8.

Um das ganze Gebinde herum können dann durch die Aussparungen 10 Gurte gezurrt werden.Around the entire container around 10 straps can be lashed through the recesses.

In der Figur 11 ist eine Deckelalternative dargestellt. Wobei der Deckel 8 hier an seinen Kanten nach unten weisende Zapfen 40 aufweist. Ansonsten entspricht dieser Deckel in seinem Aufbau den zuvor beschriebenen Ausführungsformen.FIG. 11 shows a lid alternative. The cover 8 has here at its edges downwardly pointing pins 40. Otherwise, this cover corresponds in its construction to the previously described embodiments.

In der Figur 12 sind diese Zapfen 40 noch einmal detaillierter dargestellt.In the figure 12, these pins 40 are shown again in more detail.

In der Figur 13 ist ein aufgeschnittener Behälter dargestellt, bei dem die Querseitenwand aufgerichtet ist. In der Querseitenwand 6 befinden sich Ausnehmungen 41, in die Zapfen 40 des Deckels 8 eintauchen.In the figure 13 a cut-open container is shown, in which the transverse side wall is erected. In the transverse side wall 6 are recesses 41, dive into the pin 40 of the lid 8.

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  1. Folding storage and transport container made of plastic, consisting of a base (2), longitudinal (5) and lateral (6) walls opposite each other in pairs rising vertically from this base in operative position, and an upper cover frame (3) hinged to the lateral walls in the area of their upper edge, whereby the longitudinal side walls are foldably linked at the base and at the cover frame about longitudinal axes parallel to each other and to the base plane and can fold together about a central longitudinal axis, while the lateral side walls are each formed in a single piece and are disposed to as to pivot about a transverse axis parallel to the base plane, following the release of a stop, from their upright position into a horizontal folding position, characterised in that the lateral side walls (6) pivot in the area of the base (2) and that on their free upper edge, devices (11, 41) are provided to fit them positively to the upper cover frame (3).
  2. Folding storage and transport container according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one peg (11) is provided on the free upper edges of the lateral side walls (6), which fits positively into a recess (12) complementary to this peg (11) in the upper cover frame (13).
  3. Folding storage and transport container according to claim 2, characterised in that the peg (11) is essentially cylindrical in shape, and when the lateral side wall (6) is in the erected position said peg protrudes beyond the recess (12) into the upper cover frame (3) in such a way that the outstanding part of the peg (11) of one of the lateral side walls (6) projects into a recess (18) on the underside of a cover (8) which closes the container (1) while the outstanding part of the peg (11) of the opposing lateral side wall (6) abuts on a web (23, 24) formed on the underside of the cover (8).
  4. Folding storage and transport container according to claim 2, characterised in that the peg (11) is essentially cylindrical in shape, and when the lateral side wall (6) is in the erected position said peg protrudes beyond the recess (12) into the upper cover frame (3) in such a way that the outstanding part of the peg (11) projects into a hollow (27) in the base (2) of a container of identical construction to this container (1) placed on top of the container (1).
  5. Folding storage and transport container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that two pegs (11) are provided on each lateral side wall (6).
  6. Folding storage and transport container according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that on the free upper edge of the lateral side walls (6) in each case a projection (14) protruding outwards at a right angle is provided, which can be inserted into a complementary slot in the upper cover frame (3) where it can be locked by means of a lead seal.
  7. Folding storage and transport container according to claim 6, characterised in that borings (15, 16, 17) in alignment with each other are provided for the lead wire both in the cover (8) and in the upper cover frame (3) and also in the projection (14), and raised nubs (25) are provided to the right and left of the boring in the cover (8) which correspond with matching hollows (26) in the upper cover frame (3).
  8. Folding storage and transport container according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that in the upper cover frame (3), which is in the form of a hollow profile, slot-shaped recesses (19) are provided, in which locking pegs (20) which are provided on the underside of the cover can be inserted.
  9. Folding storage and transport container according to claim 8, characterised in that the locking pegs (20) are hook-shaped, in such a way that they can be inserted vertically into the slots (19) in the upper cover frame (3) and, following horizontal displacement of the cover (8), grip under the upper wall of the cover frame (3).
  10. Folding storage and transport container according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the upper cover frame (3) has a lower shoulder on its sides assigned to the lateral side walls (6) in each case pointing into the interior of the container, and a recess or recesses (12) for the peg(s) (11) is/are disposed in said shoulder which is/are open towards the interior of the container.
  11. Folding storage and transport container according to claim 1 and one of claims 2 to 10, characterised in that recesses (41) are provided in the free upper edge of the lateral side walls (6), said recesses corresponding with pegs (40) protruding at right angles from the edges of the cover (8).
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