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EP1921009B1
EP1921009B1 EP20060123720 EP06123720A EP1921009B1 EP 1921009 B1 EP1921009 B1 EP 1921009B1 EP 20060123720 EP20060123720 EP 20060123720 EP 06123720 A EP06123720 A EP 06123720A EP 1921009 B1 EP1921009 B1 EP 1921009B1
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  • the invention relates to a box with a bottom part and four arranged on the outer edges walls and with compartments for receiving objects.
  • Bottles of this type are known, however, often have problems with mechanical removal of, for example, bottles. Bottles are often jammed and can therefore be removed only with difficulty or not at all by machine.
  • Bottle crates which are suitable for automated filling and discharging.
  • the boxes either have no Gefachwandungen or the Gefachwandungen are formed by complex constructions that hold the bottles, but bring increased manufacturing and handling costs.
  • the invention has for its object to propose a box that allows easy and safe machine removal of bottles and prevents jamming.
  • the elasticity allows the Gefachwandungen yield when removing the bottles and so is more space available. Existing airspace in neighboring compartments can be shared.
  • the box in the region of the corners along the walls upwardly facing reinforcing bars, wherein the spars are formed tapered at least in the upper region.
  • the box has a wave-shaped profile on the insides of its side walls.
  • corner areas are problematic in terms of jamming and hooking set of objects in the box, so that just here the gain in space is advantageous.
  • a very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also the fact that the Gefachwandungen have recesses.
  • the recesses are formed as slots which protrude from the upper boundary into the Gefachwandungen.
  • the recesses are arranged eccentrically to the respective Gefachwandung.
  • Both embodiments prevent the bottles and attached bottle caps from catching on removal.
  • Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also present when handle openings are provided in at least part of the box walls.
  • handles are bevelled.
  • a very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also the fact that the box is made of plastic, preferably by injection molding.
  • the box is light and yet stable.
  • the box is provided for accommodating bottles, in particular of bottle closure bottles.
  • Fig. 1 a box for receiving bottles, not shown, with a bottom part 2 and four hinged side walls, two narrow side walls 3 and 4 and two longitudinal side walls 5 and 6.
  • side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 are several compartments 7 each for receiving a bottle provided.
  • the compartments are limited on the one hand by the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 and Gefachwandungen 8 and 9.
  • spars 10 are arranged in the region of the corners of the box 1 in the region of the corners of the box 1 in the region of the corners of the box 1 in the region of the corners of the box 1 in the region of the corners of the box 1 in the region of the corners of the box 1 in the region of the corners of the box 1 in the region of the corners of the box 1 upward.
  • more reinforcing bars 11 are also attached directly in the corners.
  • the spars 10 and 11 allow when stacking several boxes 1 to transfer the weight forces on the pad.
  • the box 1 is reinforced and stabilized by the spars 10 and 11.
  • the clip closure is opened with emptied and returned to the box bottles and depends substantially on the outside of the bottle. If these bottles are to be taken out of the box, for example in a brewery, This is generally done by machine with so-called suction cups.
  • the open buckle closures are often responsible for jamming the respective bottle in the compartments 7 and between the Gefachwandungen 8 and 9 and a side wall, so that the bottle can not be removed by machine.
  • the spars 10 and 11 are formed in their upper region in which the bottle caps are arranged tapered, as in Fig. 2 is shown.
  • the partitions 9 are provided with slots 12 which extend from the upper limit of at least one third of the height of the respective partition.
  • Per partition 9 each have a slot 12 is mounted, which is arranged eccentrically in the partition wall 9.
  • the off-center arrangement of the slots 12 also ensures that adjacent bottles can not abut each other, since the partition 9 is present in the contact area.
  • the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 may have recesses 13 and 14.
  • the box material remaining between the recesses 12 and 14 and the upper ends of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 can then serve as the handle 15 and 16.
  • the lower edges 17 and 18 of the handles 15 and 16 may also be tapered in the direction of the box interior. An entanglement of the bottle caps at the lower edges 17 and 18 is thereby minimized.
  • boundary walls 8 and 9 of the compartment 7 and also the inner sides of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 are smooth and so snagging the bottle caps when removing the bottles from the box 1 is prevented.
  • the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the box 1 are provided in the box corners with a wave-shaped profile 19, which either only on the inside of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 or on the Inside and can be provided accordingly on the outside.
  • the wave-shaped profile 19 may extend over a portion of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 both in height and width. But it is also conceivable that this wave-shaped profile 19 and the entire surface of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 occupies.
  • the wave-shaped profile 19 may be matched in its size and design to the radius of the temple fasteners.
  • the wave-shaped profile 19 not only gained space, but also increased the stability of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 in this area.
  • the available space can be extended to about 78mm.
  • the wall thickness of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be lowered in the region of the wave-shaped profile 19 to about 2.5 mm.
  • the wave-shaped profile 19 is provided only on the inside of the box 1, the outside is smooth and can thus take a smooth print image. But it is also conceivable that when the wave-shaped profile 19 protrudes to the outside of the box 1, the printed image is adjusted and possibly even exploits the wave-shaped profile 19, for example, for optical effects and as pressure protection.
  • the wave-shaped profile 19 extends in the withdrawal direction of the bottles.
  • the box 1 can be made of plastic, especially HDPE.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Kasten mit einem Bodenteil und vier an den Außenkanten angeordneten Wandungen und mit Gefachen zur Aufnahme von Gegenständen.The invention relates to a box with a bottom part and four arranged on the outer edges walls and with compartments for receiving objects.

Es sind verschiedenartigste Kästen dieser Bauart bekannt, die jedoch oftmals Probleme beim maschinellen Entnehmen von beispielsweise Flaschen aufweisen. Flaschen verklemmen oftmals und lassen sich dadurch nur schlecht oder gar nicht maschinell entnehmen.There are a variety of boxes of this type are known, however, often have problems with mechanical removal of, for example, bottles. Bottles are often jammed and can therefore be removed only with difficulty or not at all by machine.

Aus der DE 01883773 U1 , der US 04093101 A , der WO 05105585 A1 , der FR 02567731 A1 sowie der EP 00770558 A1 sind Flaschenkästen bekannt, welche sich zur automatisierten Befüllung und Entladung eignen. Die Kästen weisen jedoch entweder keine Gefachwandungen auf oder die Gefachwandungen sind durch komplexe Konstruktionen gebildet, welche die zwar Flaschen halten, dabei aber erhöhte Herstellungs- und Handhabungskosten mit sich bringen.From the DE 01883773 U1 , of the US 04093101 A , of the WO 05105585 A1 , of the FR 02567731 A1 as well as the EP 00770558 A1 Bottle crates are known which are suitable for automated filling and discharging. However, the boxes either have no Gefachwandungen or the Gefachwandungen are formed by complex constructions that hold the bottles, but bring increased manufacturing and handling costs.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Kasten vorzuschlagen, der ein leichtes und sicheres maschinelles Entnehmen von Flaschen gestattet und ein Verklemmen verhindert.The invention has for its object to propose a box that allows easy and safe machine removal of bottles and prevents jamming.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch einen Kasten nach Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a box according to claim 1.

Die Elastizität ermöglicht, daß die Gefachwandungen beim Herausnehmen der Flaschen nachgeben und so mehr Platz zur Verfügung steht. Vorhandener Luftraum in benachbarten Gefachen kann so mitbenutzt werden.The elasticity allows the Gefachwandungen yield when removing the bottles and so is more space available. Existing airspace in neighboring compartments can be shared.

Erfindungsgemäß ist es vorgesehen, dass der Kasten im Bereich der Ecken entlang der Wandungen nach oben weisende Verstärkungsholme aufweist, wobei die Holme wenigstens im oberen Bereich verjüngt ausgebildet sind.According to the invention it is provided that the box in the region of the corners along the walls upwardly facing reinforcing bars, wherein the spars are formed tapered at least in the upper region.

Damit steht besonders für an den Flaschen hängenden Flaschenverschlüsse ausreichend Platz beim Entnehmen der Flaschen zur Verfügung.This is especially for hanging on the bottles bottle caps enough space when removing the bottles available.

Erfindungsgemäß hat es sich auch als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn der Kasten an den Innenseiten seiner Seitenwände ein wellenförmiges Profil aufweist.According to the invention, it has also proved to be very advantageous if the box has a wave-shaped profile on the insides of its side walls.

Durch dieses wellenförmige Profil kann nochmals Platz im Kasteninneren geschaffen werden. Die Stabilität der Wand bleibt durch diese Ausgestaltung erhalten, obwohl die Wandstärke reduziert wird.Through this wave-shaped profile can be created in the box interior again. The stability of the wall is maintained by this design, although the wall thickness is reduced.

Es hat sich dabei als äußerst vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn das wellenförmige Profil in den Eckbereichen der Seitenwände angeordnet ist.It has proven to be extremely advantageous if the wave-shaped profile is arranged in the corner regions of the side walls.

Gerade die Eckbereiche sind problematisch in Bezug auf verklemmen und verhaken von in den Kasten eingestellten Gegenständen, so daß gerade hier der Platzgewinn vorteilhaft ist.Especially the corner areas are problematic in terms of jamming and hooking set of objects in the box, so that just here the gain in space is advantageous.

Eine weitere äußerst vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der Erfindung liegt auch dann vor, wenn das wellenförmige Profil im Hinblick auf Anordnung, Tiefe und Radius auf die in den Kasten einzustellenden Gegenstände, insbesondere auf Bügelverschlüsse an Getränkeflaschen abgestimmt ist.Another extremely advantageous development of the invention is also present when the wave-shaped profile with respect to the arrangement, depth and radius is adjusted to the set in the box items, especially on buckles on beverage bottles.

Gerade bei Bügelverschlußflaschen besteht das Problem des Verklemmens der geöffneten Flaschen im Kasten.Especially with U-bolt bottles, the problem of jamming the open bottles in the box.

Es hat sich gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung auch als äußerst vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn das wellenförmige Profil nicht nur auf den Innenseiten der Seitenwände angeordnet ist, sondern auf die Aussenseiten hindurchragt.It has also proven to be extremely advantageous according to a further embodiment of the invention, when the wave-shaped profile is not only arranged on the inner sides of the side walls, but protrudes on the outer sides.

Dadurch wird eine nochmalige Materialersparnis und eine höhere Stabilität erzielt.As a result, a further saving of material and a higher stability is achieved.

Eine sehr vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt auch darin, daß die Gefachwandungen Ausnehmungen aufweisen.A very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also the fact that the Gefachwandungen have recesses.

Durch diese Ausnehmungen werden die Gefachwandungen mit einer ausreichenden Elastizität ausgestattet.Through these recesses Gefachwandungen be equipped with sufficient elasticity.

Erfindungsgemäß hat es sich auch als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Ausnehmungen als Schlitze ausgebildet sind, die von der oberen Begrenzung her in die Gefachwandungen hineinragen.According to the invention it has also proved to be very advantageous if the recesses are formed as slots which protrude from the upper boundary into the Gefachwandungen.

Damit wird eine besonders große Elastizität im Bereich des oberen Randes der Gefache erzielt.This achieves a particularly high elasticity in the region of the upper edge of the compartments.

Sehr vorteilhaft ist es gemäß einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung auch, wenn die Ausnehmungen außermittig zur jeweiligen Gefachwandung angeordnet sind.According to a development of the invention, it is also very advantageous if the recesses are arranged eccentrically to the respective Gefachwandung.

Damit wird vermieden, daß benachbarte Flaschen aneinander stoßen.This avoids that adjacent bottles abut each other.

Eine sehr vorteilhafte Fortbildung der Erfindung liegt auch dann vor, wenn die Gefachbegrenzungswände glatt ausgebildet sind.A very advantageous development of the invention is also present when the Gefachbegrenzungswände are smooth.

Ebenfalls äußerst vorteilhaft ist es, wenn wenigstens die Innenseiten der Kastenwandungen glatt ausgebildet sind.It is also extremely advantageous if at least the inner sides of the box walls are smooth.

Durch beide Ausgestaltungen wird verhindert, daß sich die Flaschen und daran hängende Flaschenverschlüsse beim Herausnehmen verhaken.Both embodiments prevent the bottles and attached bottle caps from catching on removal.

Es hat sich erfindungsgemäß auch als sehr vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Innenseiten der Kastenwandungen wenigstens teilweise nach oben zurückgesetzt ausgebildet sind.It has also proved to be very advantageous according to the invention if the inner sides of the box walls are at least partially recessed upwards.

Hierdurch wird für genügend Raum gesorgt, der ein Verhaken der Flaschen bei maschineller Entnahme verhindert.As a result, sufficient space is provided, which prevents snagging of the bottles during machine removal.

Eine weitere sehr vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt auch dann vor, wenn Grifföffnungen in wenigstens einem Teil der Kastenwandungen vorgesehen sind.Another very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also present when handle openings are provided in at least part of the box walls.

Dadurch lässt sich der Kasten sehr gut ergreifen.This allows the box to grasp very well.

Ebenfalls sehr vorteilhaft ist es erfindungsgemäß auch, wenn die Griffe abgeschrägt ausgebildet sind.Likewise, it is also very advantageous according to the invention if the handles are bevelled.

Auch hierdurch wird ein Verhaken der Flaschen verhindert.This also prevents snagging of the bottles is prevented.

Eine sehr vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung liegt auch darin, daß der Kasten aus Kunststoff, vorzugsweise im Spritzgußverfahren hergestellt ist.A very advantageous embodiment of the invention is also the fact that the box is made of plastic, preferably by injection molding.

Hierdurch ist der Kasten leicht und dennoch stabil.As a result, the box is light and yet stable.

Ebenfalls sehr vorteilhaft ist es, wenn der Kasten zur Aufnahme von Flaschen, insbesondere von Bügelverschlußflaschen vorgesehen ist.It is also very advantageous if the box is provided for accommodating bottles, in particular of bottle closure bottles.

Besonders bei Bügelverschlußflaschen besteht bei herkömmlichen Kästen ein erheblickes Verhakungsrisiko. Dies wird durch den erfindungsgemäßen Kasten wirksam vermieden.Particularly in the case of bottle closure bottles, conventional boxes present a considerable risk of hooking. This is effectively avoided by the box according to the invention.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels veranschaulicht.In the following the invention is illustrated by means of an embodiment.

Dabei zeigen:

Fig. 1
ein Schaubild eines erfindungsgemäßen Kastens zur Aufnahme von mit Bügelverschlüssen versehenen Flaschen,
Fig. 2
einen Schnitt in Querrichtung des Kastens,
Fig. 3
eine Detaildarstellung eines mit einem wellenförmigen Profil versehenen Seitenwandabschnittes und
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einen Schnitt durch einen Seitenwandabschnitt mit einem wellenförmigen Profil.
Showing:
Fig. 1
a diagram of a box according to the invention for receiving provided with strap closures bottles,
Fig. 2
a section in the transverse direction of the box,
Fig. 3
a detailed view of provided with a wavy profile side wall portion and
Fig. 4
a section through a side wall portion with a wave-shaped profile.

Mit 1 ist in Fig. 1 ein Kasten zur Aufnahme von nicht dargestellten Flaschen mit einem Bodenteil 2 und vier daran angelenkten Seitenwänden, zwei Schmalseitenwänden 3 und 4 und zwei Längsseitenwänden 5 und 6. Im von den Seitenwänden 3, 4, 5 und 6 umschlossenen Raum sind mehrere Gefache 7 zur Aufnahme jeweils einer Flasche vorgesehen. Die Gefache werden einerseits durch die Seitenwände 3, 4, 5 und 6 und durch Gefachwandungen 8 und 9 begrenzt.With 1 is in Fig. 1 a box for receiving bottles, not shown, with a bottom part 2 and four hinged side walls, two narrow side walls 3 and 4 and two longitudinal side walls 5 and 6. In the space enclosed by the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 are several compartments 7 each for receiving a bottle provided. The compartments are limited on the one hand by the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 and Gefachwandungen 8 and 9.

Im Bereich der Ecken des Kastens 1 sind nach oben gerichtete Holme 10 angeordnet. Zusätzlich sind auch direkt in den Ecken weitere Verstärkungsholme 11 angebracht. Die Holme 10 und 11 erlauben beim Stapeln mehrerer Kästen 1 die Gewichtskräfte auf die Unterlage zu übertragen. Zudem wird der Kasten 1 durch die Holme 10 und 11 verstärkt und stabilisiert.In the region of the corners of the box 1 upward spars 10 are arranged. In addition, more reinforcing bars 11 are also attached directly in the corners. The spars 10 and 11 allow when stacking several boxes 1 to transfer the weight forces on the pad. In addition, the box 1 is reinforced and stabilized by the spars 10 and 11.

Werden nun Bügelverschlußflaschen in dem Kasten 1 transportiert, ist der Bügelverschluß bei entleerten und in den Kasten zurückgestellten Flaschen geöffnet und hängt im wesentlichen an der Außenseite der Flasche. Wenn diese Flaschen nun zum Beispiel in einer Brauerei wieder aus dem Kasten entnommen werden sollen, geschieht dies im allgemeinen maschinell mit sogenannten Saugglocken. Die geöffneten Bügelverschlüsse sind jedoch oftmals für ein Verklemmen der jeweiligen Flasche in den Gefachen 7 bzw. zwischen den Gefachwandungen 8 bzw. 9 und einer Seitenwand verantwortlich, so daß die Flasche nicht maschinell entnommen werden kann.If now Bügelverschlußflaschen transported in the box 1, the clip closure is opened with emptied and returned to the box bottles and depends substantially on the outside of the bottle. If these bottles are to be taken out of the box, for example in a brewery, This is generally done by machine with so-called suction cups. However, the open buckle closures are often responsible for jamming the respective bottle in the compartments 7 and between the Gefachwandungen 8 and 9 and a side wall, so that the bottle can not be removed by machine.

Um ein derartiges Verklemmen zu vermeiden wird gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung dafür gesorgt, daß mehr Raum für die Flaschen und die Verschlüsse zur Verfügung steht und daß die Flaschen sich etwas bewegen können. Besonders die in den Kastenecken eingestellten Flaschen neigen zum Verklemmen. Bei anderen Flaschen besteht oftmals die Möglichkeit, diese durch eine definierte Drehung beim Entnehmen aus ihrer Verklemmung bzw. Verhakung zu befreien. Dies funktioniert aufgrund der Art der Verklemmung bei den in den Ecken eingestellten Flaschen jedoch nicht.In order to avoid such jamming, it is ensured according to the present invention that more space is available for the bottles and closures and that the bottles can move slightly. Especially the bottles set in the box corners are prone to jamming. In other bottles, it is often possible to free them from their jamming or entanglement by a defined rotation when removing. However, this does not work due to the nature of the jamming in the bottles set in the corners.

Hierzu sind die Holme 10 und 11 in ihrem oberen Bereich, in dem die Flaschenverschlüsse angeordnet sind, verjüngt ausgebildet, wie dies in Fig. 2 dargestellt ist.For this purpose, the spars 10 and 11 are formed in their upper region in which the bottle caps are arranged tapered, as in Fig. 2 is shown.

Beim Entnehmen der angrenzenden Flaschen steht ausreichend Platz zur Verfügung, so daß sich der Bügelverschluß nicht mehr zwischen Flasche und den Holmen 10 und 11 verklemmen kann.When removing the adjacent bottles is sufficient space available, so that the clip lock can no longer jam between the bottle and the spars 10 and 11.

Zudem sind in direkt an den Seitenwänden 3, 4, 5 und 6 angrenzenden Reihen der Gefache 7 die Trennwände 9 mit Schlitzen 12 versehen, die von deren oberer Begrenzung zumindest ein Drittel der Höhe der jeweiligen Trennwand hinabreichen. Pro Trennwand 9 ist jeweils ein Schlitz 12 angebracht, der außermittig in der Trennwand 9 angeordnet ist.In addition, in directly adjacent to the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 rows of the compartments 7, the partitions 9 are provided with slots 12 which extend from the upper limit of at least one third of the height of the respective partition. Per partition 9 each have a slot 12 is mounted, which is arranged eccentrically in the partition wall 9.

Durch diese Schlitze 12 wird die Elastizität der Trennwand 9 erhöht, so daß sich die Flasche in Richtung der nächsten Flasche bewegen kann. Der zur Verfügung stehende Raum aller in einer Reihe angeordneter Gefache kann so beim Entnehmen von insbesondere benachbart zu den Kastenwänden 3, 4, 5 und 6 angeordneten Flaschen genutzt werden.Through these slots 12, the elasticity of the partition wall 9 is increased, so that the bottle can move in the direction of the next bottle. The available space of all arranged in a row Gefache so when removing from in particular, adjacent to the box walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 arranged bottles are used.

Die außermittige Anordnung der Schlitze 12 sorgt zudem dafür, daß benachbarte Flaschen nicht aneinander stoßen können, da im Berührungsbereich die Trennwand 9 vorhanden ist.The off-center arrangement of the slots 12 also ensures that adjacent bottles can not abut each other, since the partition 9 is present in the contact area.

Es ist erfindungsgemäß auch denkbar, daß mehrere Schlitze 12 pro Trennwand 9 vorgesehen sind, wodurch die Elastizität der jeweiligen Trennwand 9 auch unter Berücksichtigung des jeweiligen Kastenmaterials eingestellt werden kann.It is according to the invention also conceivable that a plurality of slots 12 are provided per partition 9, whereby the elasticity of the respective partition wall 9 can also be adjusted taking into account the respective box material.

Desweiteren ist es denkbar, daß auch nicht benachbart zu den Seitenwänden angeordnete Gefachwandungen 9 mit Schlitzen 12 versehen werden um auch in anderen Gefachen 7 ein erhöhtes Spiel der Flaschen zu erreichen. Es ist dabei denkbar, daß durch eine derartige Ausgestaltung größere Flaschen in die Gefache 7 eingesetzt werden können, als dies zur Zeit üblich ist.Furthermore, it is conceivable that not arranged adjacent to the side walls Gefachwandungen 9 are provided with slots 12 to reach in other compartments 7 increased clearance of the bottles. It is conceivable that larger bottles can be used in the compartments 7 by such a configuration, as is customary at the time.

Die Seitenwände 3, 4, 5 und 6 können Ausnehmungen 13 und 14 aufweisen. Das zwischen den Ausnehmungen 12 und 14 und den oberen Enden der Seitenwände 3, 4, 5 und 6 verbleibende Kastenmaterial kann dann als Griff 15 und 16 dienen.The side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 may have recesses 13 and 14. The box material remaining between the recesses 12 and 14 and the upper ends of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 can then serve as the handle 15 and 16.

Die Unterkanten 17 und 18 der Griffe 15 und 16 können auch in Richtung des Kasteninneren abgeschrägt ausgebildet sein. Ein Verhaken der Flaschenverschlüsse an den Unterkanten 17 und 18 wird dadurch minimiert.The lower edges 17 and 18 of the handles 15 and 16 may also be tapered in the direction of the box interior. An entanglement of the bottle caps at the lower edges 17 and 18 is thereby minimized.

Es ist auch denkbar, daß die Begrenzungswände 8 und 9 der Gefache 7 und auch die Innenseiten der Seitenwände 3, 4, 5 und 6 glatt ausgebildet sind und so ein Verhaken der Flaschenverschlüsse beim Entnehmen der Flaschen aus dem Kasten 1 verhindert wird.It is also conceivable that the boundary walls 8 and 9 of the compartment 7 and also the inner sides of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 are smooth and so snagging the bottle caps when removing the bottles from the box 1 is prevented.

Wie in Fig. 4 dargestellt ist es auch denkbar, daß die Seitenwände 3, 4 , 5 und 6 des Kastens 1 im Bereich der Kastenecken mit einem wellenförmigen Profil 19 versehen sind, welches entweder nur auf der Innenseite der Seitenwände 3, 4, 5 und 6 oder auch auf der Innenseite und entsprechend auf der Außenseite vorgesehen sein kann.As in Fig. 4 it is also conceivable that the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the box 1 are provided in the box corners with a wave-shaped profile 19, which either only on the inside of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 or on the Inside and can be provided accordingly on the outside.

Das wellenförmige Profil 19 kann sich über einen Teilbereich der Seitenwände 3, 4, 5 und 6 sowohl in Höhe als auch Breite erstrecken. Es ist aber auch denkbar, daß dieses wellenförmige Profil 19 auch die gesamte Oberfläche der Seitenwände 3, 4, 5 und 6 einnimmt.The wave-shaped profile 19 may extend over a portion of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 both in height and width. But it is also conceivable that this wave-shaped profile 19 and the entire surface of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 occupies.

Das wellenförmige Profil 19 kann in seiner Größe und Ausgestaltung auf den Radius der Bügelverschlüsse abgestimmt sein.The wave-shaped profile 19 may be matched in its size and design to the radius of the temple fasteners.

Durch das wellenförmige Profil 19 wird nicht nur Platz gewonnen, sondern auch noch die Stabilität der Seitenwände 3, 4, 5 und 6 in diesem Bereich erhöht. Ein Beispiel hierzu: Normale Gefache 7 sind auf einen durchschnittlichen Flaschendurchmesser von 70mm abgestimmt. Durch den Einsatz des wellenförmigen Profils 19 kann der zur Verfügung stehende Platz bis auf ca. 78mm ausgedehnt werden. Die Wandstärke der Seitenwände 3, 4, 5 und 6 kann im Bereich des wellenförmigen Profils 19 auf etwa 2,5mm abgesenkt werden.The wave-shaped profile 19 not only gained space, but also increased the stability of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 in this area. An example: Normal compartments 7 are tuned to an average bottle diameter of 70mm. By using the wave-shaped profile 19, the available space can be extended to about 78mm. The wall thickness of the side walls 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be lowered in the region of the wave-shaped profile 19 to about 2.5 mm.

Wenn das wellenförmige Profil 19 nur auf der Innenseite des Kastens 1 vorgesehen ist, ist die Außenseite glatt und kann damit ein glattes Druckbild aufnehmen. Es ist aber auch denkbar, daß, wenn das wellenförmige Profil 19 bis auf die Außenseite des Kastens 1 hindurchragt, das Druckbild angepasst wird und unter Umständen sogar das wellenförmige Profil 19 zum Beispiel für optische Effekte und als Druckschutz ausnutzt.If the wave-shaped profile 19 is provided only on the inside of the box 1, the outside is smooth and can thus take a smooth print image. But it is also conceivable that when the wave-shaped profile 19 protrudes to the outside of the box 1, the printed image is adjusted and possibly even exploits the wave-shaped profile 19, for example, for optical effects and as pressure protection.

Das wellenförmige Profil 19 verläuft in Entnahmerichtung der Flaschen.The wave-shaped profile 19 extends in the withdrawal direction of the bottles.

Der Kasten 1 kann aus Kunststoff, insbesondere HDPE hergestellt sein.The box 1 can be made of plastic, especially HDPE.

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  1. A box (1) for accommodating swing-top bottles, having a bottom part (2) and four walls (3, 4, 5, 6) arranged on the outer edges and having dividers (7) for accommodating swing-top bottles, wherein the dividers are separated from each other by at least partially elastic divider walls (8, 9), wherein the box in the area of the corners along the walls has reinforcement beams (10, 11) facing upwards, characterized in that the beams (10, 11) are designed in a tapered manner at least in the upper area, such that a jamming of an opened swing-top on a bottle with a side wall is prevented.
  2. A box according to claim 1, characterized in that the box has a wave-like profile on the Insides of its side walls.
  3. A box according to claim 2, characterized in that the wave-like profile is arranged in the corner areas of the side walls.
  4. A box according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the wave-like profile with regard to arrangement, depth and radius is geared to the objects to be put in the box, particularly to swing-tops on beverage bottles.
  5. A box according to claim 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the wave-like profile is arranged not only on the Insides of the side walls, but rather protrudes through on the outside.
  6. A box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized In that the divider walls have recesses.
  7. A box according to claim 6, characterized in that the recesses are designed as slots, which extend from the upper delimitation into the divider walls.
  8. A box according to claim 6 or 7, characterized In that the recesses are arranged eccentrically to the respective divider wall.
  9. A box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the divider delimitation walls are designed to be smooth.
  10. A box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the insides of the box walls are designed to be smooth.
  11. A box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the insides of the box walls are designed to be relocated at least partially upwards.
  12. A box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that grip openings are provided in at least one part of the box walls.
  13. A box according to claim 12, characterized in that the grips are designed in a tapered manner.
  14. A box according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the box is made of plastic, preferably using an injection molding process.
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