EP3199306B1 - Storage device for tools - Google Patents

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EP3199306B1
EP3199306B1 EP16290022.9A EP16290022A EP3199306B1 EP 3199306 B1 EP3199306 B1 EP 3199306B1 EP 16290022 A EP16290022 A EP 16290022A EP 3199306 B1 EP3199306 B1 EP 3199306B1
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Bertrand Cupif
Emmanuel Beguier
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
    • B25H3/00—Storage means or arrangements for workshops facilitating access to, or handling of, work tools or instruments
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    • B25H3/021—Boxes comprising a number of connected storage elements
    • B25H3/023—Boxes comprising a number of connected storage elements movable relative to one another for access to their interiors
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  • the invention relates to a storage device comprising a plurality of bins stacked on each other, and deployable vertically to clear each of the bins to be arranged at a distance from each other to make accessible their interior.
  • the invention will be more particularly described with reference to a tool box, in particular a tool box for construction site in the field of building, without being limited thereto.
  • DE2810401 a vertically deployable storage device, the servant type, generally used in the workshop such as in a car repair garage.
  • This device movable via casters fixed under the base comprises several boxes mounted on vertical uprights telescopic fixed to the base.
  • Locking means are provided internally to the amounts and implemented automatically during the progressive development of the amounts. The locking means prevent inadvertent sliding of the amounts and thus any folding of the device. Unlocking is achieved by pushing two actuating members, located in the upper end plane of the device in the deployed position, and connected by connecting members to internal unlocking means to the uprights and acting on them. locking means.
  • the invention therefore aims to provide a storage device with several bins, vertically deployable which does not have the aforementioned drawbacks, is simple and fast implementation, robust, can be easily moved and transported and this without risk of opening of the lockers.
  • the storage device comprises a frame, rolling means integral with the lower part of the frame, a plurality of storage compartments, two opposite telescopic uprights integral with the frame and associated with the lockers, locking means locking at the less in the deployed position the amounts, and is characterized in that the locking means are arranged externally to the device, also constituting unlocking means, are designed to lock the device both in the deployed position and in the compact position, and further constitute an actuating member for locking and unlocking.
  • the compact position is the position for which all the bins are stacked on top of each other, unlike the deployed position for which at least two bins are dissociated and discarded, making them accessible.
  • the storage device of the invention can be locked, both in deployed and compact position, allowing its safe transport in a compact position, and being rapid implementation and simple manufacturing because using the same means to ensure on the one hand the locking, and that in the two deployed and compact positions, and on the other hand the unlocking and finally the actuation of the locking and unlocking.
  • locking position or “locked position”
  • unlocked means that the amounts can slide to expand or retract.
  • Front face of the device is understood to mean the face opposite to the “rear” face provided with rolling means, the front face corresponding to the face from which the user actuates the means of rotation. locking / unlocking.
  • Side faces means the opposite faces and in planes transverse to the front and rear faces.
  • the locking / unlocking means are actuatable by traction-release.
  • the locking / unlocking means comprise a movable U-shaped bead wire, against elastic return means, in horizontal translation between a rest position and a pulled position, and providing a hoop in a horizontal plane around a rack in the rest position, the rod comprising two opposite free ends intended to cooperate with the amounts by transverse engagement through them.
  • Such an embodiment of the locking / unlocking and actuating means constitutes a robust system.
  • the device comprises two pairs of uprights, each pair comprising a lower upright fixed to the frame and an upper upright sliding around the lower upright and able to extend in the extension of said lower upright, the lower and upper uprights of the upright. each pair comprising orifices intended to be facing each other for their cooperation with the locking / unlocking means, in particular with each free end of the U-shaped rod.
  • Said first orifices of the lower and upper uprights allow, while being facing each other, a locking in the compact position of the device, whereas the facing of said second orifices of the lower and upper uprights makes it possible to lock the device in a fully deployed position.
  • the orifices above allow an intermediate deployed position of the device, the rack just above said lower end rack (bottom rack) being stacked on said bottom rack, in particular, the upper amount of each pair being only partially raised and its second orifice arranged at its lower end cooperating opposite the first hole of the lower upright (orifice arranged in a plane just above the lower end rack).
  • This intermediate deployment position is useful when there is no need to access the interior of the bottom rack which is deeper than the others to store the large tools.
  • the locking / unlocking means are positioned and associated at the level of the first rack disposed immediately above the bottom rack (bottom end). This position makes it possible to obtain the two positions deployed at choice, the intermediate and the fully deployed one.
  • the device comprises straps connecting on the one hand the lower end locker to the first locker located immediately above, the straps serving as a limit switch for the deployment of said first rack, and on the other hand the rack of upper end and the bin immediately below, the straps this time to drive the upper bin under the rack and maintain the spacing once deployed.
  • the device comprises means for gripping and assisting the deployment of the bins, preferably consisting of a horizontal handle disposed in the central part of the upper end rack.
  • the frame and the rolling means form a set of the devil type of transport.
  • the bins are filled with tools generating a significant weight of the device, this design promotes ease of movement, and the transport of the device such as when unloading a truck, descent or climbing steps.
  • the rolling means may not be limited to a pair of two wheels but include in a known manner a pair of several wheels arranged in a star on a plate mounted in rotation on the frame.
  • the frame is provided at the front (opposite to the rolling means) feet to ensure the stability of the device in the use position.
  • the device comprises closure and closure means for the upper end rack, in particular having a lid preferably made of a wooden plate whose dimensions are just adapted to the surface of said upper end, and a closure system cooperating with the lid and the locker, the lid advantageously constituting a work surface and preferably having a non-slip external surface.
  • the closing and closure means for the upper end rack, said closing and closing means are associated with the frame and being pivotally movable.
  • the lower end rack has a larger volume than the others, so to store large tools.
  • this lower end rack comprises an additional removable rack of the portable type, occupying a partial volume and maintained in particular in the upper part of said rack. The wander can thus be removed to further increase the width of passage of large tools to place them in the bottom of the rack.
  • the lower end rack comprises on one of its outer faces, preferably the rear face, one or more compartments for storing other tools, including long tools such as levels, saws.
  • This rear face corresponds to the free space between the two arms of the devil; thus placed, the tools do not hinder the deployment of the device.
  • the lower end rack is secured to the chassis by being interlocked on said chassis and preferably the front end of the lower end rack, opposite to the rolling means, has a clearance to provide space with the frame for positioning a hand to grasp the device if necessary to assist with its transport for example when climbing or descending a staircase or a vehicle.
  • the storage device 1 illustrated in the figures is transportable and has a plurality of compartments 2A to 2D storage, particularly for tools, the bins being either stacked on each other, the device being in a so-called closed position or compact ( Figures 1 to 4 ), or in a so-called deployed position, the bins being deployed vertically being arranged one above the other and sufficiently spaced between them to access their interior ( Figures 5a to 5d ).
  • the device is advantageously designed to allow an intermediate deployed position ( Figures 10a and 10b ), only certain lockers being accessible.
  • the storage device 1 comprises a chassis 3 with rolling means 4 such as two wheels, the storage bins 2A to 2D, two pairs 5 of telescopic uprights opposite and integral with the frame and associated with the bins, locking means 6 arranged externally to the device and able to lock the device both in the deployed position and in the compact position, means for gripping and assisting with the deployment 7 of the bins (visible on the Figures 5a, 5b , 5d and 10a ), and shutter means and closing 8 of the top end bin 2D at least in compact position of the device.
  • rolling means 4 such as two wheels
  • the storage bins 2A to 2D two pairs 5 of telescopic uprights opposite and integral with the frame and associated with the bins
  • locking means 6 arranged externally to the device and able to lock the device both in the deployed position and in the compact position
  • means for gripping and assisting with the deployment 7 of the bins visible on the Figures 5a, 5b , 5d and 10a
  • the bins 2A to 2D are nested within each other, forming a one-piece assembly, while each having a certain depth to provide a volume suitable for storing tools.
  • the open top end bin 2D receives the closure and closure means 8 (described in more detail later) which are movable or removable, and which provide in the closed position, a top end surface 80 full horizontal.
  • This surface 80 can serve as a service, temporary work surface on site ...
  • the means for gripping and assisting the deployment of the bins 7 are in the form of a handle such as a horizontal tube the width of a hand.
  • the handle is housed in the upper bin 2D without exceeding the upper plane of access to the locker. It does not protrude so as not to hinder the closure of the device and to obtain the flat surface 80.
  • the frame 3 and the rolling means 4 form an assembly in the manner of a devil.
  • the frame 3 forms a framework of the stretcher type; it comprises a lower frame 30 forming a base, two vertical tubular arms 31 and 32 on the rear face (user side when the device is to be moved) connected at the upper end, opposite the base by a horizontal crossbar 33 serving as a bar gripper for transporting and manipulating the device.
  • a horizontal crossbar 33 serving as a bar gripper for transporting and manipulating the device.
  • the vertical arms 31 and 32 extend away from the upper end surface 80 of the bin block.
  • the base comprises two feet 34 and 35 opposite the wheels 4 and integral with the lower frame 30.
  • the frame has two bent tubular portions 36 and 37 respectively connecting the feet 34 and 35 to the arms 31 and 32.
  • the bent parts cooperate with the lower end rack 2A for its attachment.
  • the number of bins is here four in number, a lower end tray or hereinafter referred to as "bottom" 2A, and two bins intermediates 2B and 2C, and a 2D upper end bin.
  • the lockers are of parallelepipedic shape.
  • the bottom rack 2A is much deeper than the others to accommodate large tools. It advantageously comprises an additional removable or movable rack 20 partially occupying the height and the width of the rack.
  • the bottom rack forms a tray whose front is partially recessed in the upper part 21 and precisely closed by the removable rack 20.
  • the locker removable cover 20 is removed, as illustrated on the figure 5b .
  • the removable rack 20 has its coplanar upper face with the upper face of the bottom rack.
  • the interior of the bottom rack has a flange 20A ( figure 5b ) adapted to receive and hold in place the additional rack 20.
  • the rack is removable but could be movable for example by connecting rods to deploy the rack 20 in a horizontal plane forward and projecting from the bottom rack so as to positioned at the lower part of the recess 21 as illustrated on the figure 5c .
  • the bottom rack 2A is associated with the frame being placed on the frame 30 and embedded between the rising and bent portions 36 and 37 of the chassis while being fixed by bolts.
  • the side faces of the bottom rack 2A are not flat but each comprise a shoulder 22 which follows the bent shape of the parts 36 and 37, providing a receiving cavity for the said bent portions.
  • the rack or bottom tray is placed on the frame 30 and fits on the frame cooperating by pressing on the bent portions 36 and 37.
  • the bottom rack 2A has on its outer and rear side one or more compartments 23 open at the top and intended for to accommodate elongated tools (not shown) then arranged substantially vertically in the compartments.
  • the bottom rack 2A has on its front face, facing away from the rolling means, a clearance 27 ( figures 1 , 5a , 5b and 6 ) to provide a space 28 with the lower frame 30 for the positioning of a hand to enter the device if necessary to assist with its transportation for example when climbing or descending a staircase or a vehicle.
  • the pots 2A to 2D are preferably made of plastic to lighten the device.
  • the bins 2B to 2D are smaller in volume than the lower bin 2A. They are open at the top. Their interior arrangement may be identical or not, they may each be compartmentalized or not.
  • the uprights 5 are in telescopic pairs on each of the lateral faces of the device. Each pair extends vertically and in a median plane of the device relative to the front and rear faces.
  • Each pair of uprights has a lower upright 50 and an upper upright 51 which slides outwardly around the lower upright and which can extend in height to extend the lower upright.
  • the cross-section of the upper amount corresponds to that of the lower amount, being slightly larger.
  • each pair of uprights is fixed to the frame 3 by fixing the lower upright 50 (internal lateral face opposite the lower rack 2A) at two points 52A and 52B, respectively to the frame 30 and to each bent portion 36, 37.
  • the uprights are in projection of the lateral faces of the frame 30 without however exceeding the lateral planes containing the wheels 4.
  • the other bins 2B to 2D are associated with the upper uprights 51 to allow their elevation during deployment of the latter.
  • the bins 2B to 2D have on each of the two lateral faces a respective lug 24, 25, 26 projecting and recessed for the passage of the upper upright 51.
  • Each upper upright 51 is able to slide in the ears of intermediate lockers 2B and 2C while attached by its upper distal end 53 to each side lug 26 of the upper end bin 2D.
  • the deployment of the upper uprights 51 makes it possible to move in height each of the bins 2B to 2D of the stacked position ( figure 1 ) at the deployed position ( figure 5a ).
  • Deployment end-of-travel and rack spacing means are provided. These are pairs of straps 9A and 9B, the first pair 9A connecting the upper end bin 2D to the bin immediately below 2C to maintain their spacing, and the second pair 9B connecting the bottom rack 2A and the locker 2B located immediately above and serving as a deployment end-stop.
  • the locking means of the upper uprights 51 in the deployed position (corresponding to the intermediate deployed position - Figures 10a and 10b - or fully deployed device - Figures 5a to 5d ) and in the retracted position (compact position of the device - Figures 1 to 4 ) also constitute the unlocking means to ensure the sliding of the upper uprights 51.
  • These locking / unlocking means form a single piece 6 visible in particular on the figures 1 , 3 , 5a and 5b .
  • the means of locking / unlocking itself constitute the actuating member for the user to enable the implementation of locking or unlocking.
  • the locking / unlocking part 6 is a rod or bar, preferably metal with respect to its robustness, having a U-shape and whose free ends cooperate with the pairs of uprights 5 to cross and lock in position the upper uprights 51 , the rod being movable between two positions, a position for which it is cooperating with the amounts, and a position for which it is disengaged from the amounts.
  • the rod has for example a section of the order of 8 mm.
  • the rod is movable in horizontal translation against elastic return means 60.
  • the U-shaped rod 6 comprises a core 61 (in the frontal plane of the device) and two transverse and parallel wings 62 and 63 (on the sides of the device), the distal ends 64 and 65 are free.
  • the Figures 8 and 9 illustrate one of the distal ends 65, here of the transverse wing 63, in the position of cooperation and disengagement respectively with the uprights 50 and 51.
  • the wings 62 and 63 are each associated with a spring forming the elastic return means 60.
  • the spring 60 surrounds a portion of the wing and bears against a transverse stop 66 arranged on the side of the core 61.
  • the rod 6 is associated with a rack, particularly the rack 2B located just above the bottom rack 2A.
  • the rod 6 In the locked position, the rod 6 is pressed, via its core 61, against the front face of the rack 2B; it is in the rest position, the spring 60 being in the state of rest ( figure 8 ), and the free end 64, 65 is engaged inside the uprights 50 and 51 ( Figures 6 and 8 ). To lodge inside the uprights, orifices are provided in the uprights 50 and 51.
  • the rod 6 In the unlocked position, the rod 6 is spaced from the front face of the locker 2B; it is in the pulled position, the spring 60 being in the compressed state ( figure 9 ), and the free end 64, 65 is disengaged outside the uprights 50 and 51 ( Figures 6 and 9 ).
  • the orifices above allow an intermediate deployed position of the device, the rack just above said lower end rack (so-called bottom rack) being stacked on said bottom rack ( Figures 10a and 10b ).
  • the upper amount 51 of each pair of upright is only partially raised and its second orifice 51B arranged at its lower end cooperates with it ( figure 10c ) of the first orifice 50A of the lower upright 50 (orifice arranged in a plane just above the bottom rack 2A).
  • This intermediate deployment position is useful when there is no need to access the interior of the bottom rack which is deeper than the others to store the large tools.
  • the closure and closure means 8 comprise a cover 80 made for example of a wooden plate with dimensions just adapted to the surface of the upper rack 2D, and a closure system 81 cooperating with the lid and the 2D locker.
  • the closure system 81 consists of an elastic 82 of the bungee type, fixed on the front wall of the 2D locker, and a lug 83 secured to the cover 80, the resilient 82 cooperating by engagement. in the paw 83.
  • closure and closing means 8 are preferably movable, they remain attached to the device while being open.
  • the cover 80 is fixed to the frame 3 by two parts 84 and 85 movable pivotally about two horizontal axes 86 and 87 respectively crossing each of the two vertical bars 31 and 32 respectively.
  • the implementation of the storage device 1 of the invention is as follows: Starting from the compact position of the figure 1 , the user wishing to deploy the storage device 1 detaches the elastic 82 and opens the lid 80 by pivoting it towards the upper part of the chassis to lean against the arms 31 and 32 ( figure 11 ). The arms are slightly inclined outward of the device, opposite the lockers to keep the lid pressed.
  • the user grasps with one hand the handle 7 of the top end bin 2D and grabs the other hand the core 61 of the rod / bar 6. Then it pulls in a horizontal plane on the rod 6, which releases the free ends 64 and 65 of the rod outside the uprights 50 and 51, while pulling upwardly on the handle 7 to slide the upper uprights 51.
  • the user If the user wishes to continue deployment to the position of the figure 5a in order to access the bottom rack 2A, it again pulls on the rod to unlock and pulls with its other hand on the handle 7 to continue sliding the upper uprights 51 until the lower end holes 51B of the upper uprights 51 are positioned opposite the upper end holes 50B of the lower uprights 50, the ends 64 and 65 then automatically engaging in said orifices 51B and 50B, then locking the device in fully deployed position.
  • the user If the user wishes to move directly from the compact position to the fully extended position, he must keep the rod pulled while pulling the top rack 2D until the upper uprights 51 are sufficiently raised for the end holes 51B lower (thus the rack 2B carrying the rod 6) have exceeded the proximal orifices 50A of the lower uprights 50. Once the uprights 51 sufficiently mounted, the user can release the rod 6, the sliding continues by pulling the handle 7 until the lower end orifices 51B of the upper uprights 51 are positioned opposite the upper end orifices 50B of the lower uprights 50.
  • the user draws again on the rod 6, and pushes on the upper rack 2D via the handle 7. As soon as the ends 64 and 65 of the rod 6 are disengaged and the sliding towards the bottom has begun, it is possible to release the rod 6. Continuing to press up and down via the handle 7, the descent of the bins 2B to 2D continues to the partially deployed position. Pulling again on the rod 6 while pushing on the top rack 2D to continue the descent of the upper uprights 51 and achieve the stack of all the lockers of the compact position, with the locking of the device by the commitment ends 64 and 65 of the rod in the proximal orifices 50A of the lower uprights 50 and proximal orifices 51A of the upper uprights 51 opposite.
  • the lid 80 can then be closed again.
  • the storage device 1 is then ready if necessary to be transported.

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L'invention est relative à un dispositif de rangement comprenant une pluralité de casiers empilés les uns sur les autres, et déployable verticalement pour dégager chacun des casiers en vue d'être agencés à distance les uns des autres pour rendre accessible leur intérieur.The invention relates to a storage device comprising a plurality of bins stacked on each other, and deployable vertically to clear each of the bins to be arranged at a distance from each other to make accessible their interior.

L'invention sera plus particulièrement décrite en regard d'une caisse à outils, en particulier une caisse à outils pour chantier dans le domaine du bâtiment, sans toutefois y être limitée.The invention will be more particularly described with reference to a tool box, in particular a tool box for construction site in the field of building, without being limited thereto.

De nombreuses caisses à outils proposent un déploiement de leurs casiers dans différents plans horizontaux, telles que les caisses dites « à accordéon ». Cependant, ces caisses ne sont pas adaptées au rangement d'outils de volume conséquent.Many toolboxes offer a deployment of their lockers in different horizontal planes, such as cases called "accordion". However, these boxes are not suitable for storage tools volume.

On connaît par ailleurs de la demande de brevet DE2810401 , un dispositif de rangement déployable verticalement, du type servante, généralement employé en atelier tel que dans un garage de réparation automobile. Ce dispositif déplaçable via des roulettes fixées sous l'embase comporte plusieurs caisses montées sur des montants verticaux télescopiques fixés à l'embase. Des moyens de verrouillage sont prévus internes aux montants et mis en oeuvre automatiquement lors du développement progressif des montants. Les moyens de verrouillage empêchent un coulissement intempestif des montants et donc tout repliement du dispositif. Le déverrouillage est réalisé par l'actionnement par poussée de deux organes d'actionnement, localisés dans le plan d'extrémité supérieure du dispositif en position déployée, et reliés par des organes de liaison à des moyens de déverrouillage internes aux montants et agissant sur les moyens de verrouillage.In addition, the patent application is known DE2810401 , a vertically deployable storage device, the servant type, generally used in the workshop such as in a car repair garage. This device movable via casters fixed under the base comprises several boxes mounted on vertical uprights telescopic fixed to the base. Locking means are provided internally to the amounts and implemented automatically during the progressive development of the amounts. The locking means prevent inadvertent sliding of the amounts and thus any folding of the device. Unlocking is achieved by pushing two actuating members, located in the upper end plane of the device in the deployed position, and connected by connecting members to internal unlocking means to the uprights and acting on them. locking means.

Ce dispositif, bien que mobile, et présentant un principe de déploiement vertical favorisant l'empilement de casiers de différents volumes si besoin, ne s'avère pas si pratique, en effet :

  • il est destiné à rester à demeure sur une surface lisse en étant mobile mais il n'est pas transportable ;
  • les moyens de déverrouillage positionnés sur deux côtés opposés sont à actionner concomitamment par deux organes d'actionnement distincts, et obligent à maintenir le casier supérieur dans un plan parfaitement horizontal pour une descente de niveau des deux montants ;
  • les moyens de déverrouillage ne sont pas en soi robustes ;
  • les moyens de verrouillage et les moyens de déverrouillage sont internes au dispositif et aux montants, et donc inaccessibles en cas de défaillance ;
  • aucun moyen n'est prévu en cas de chute du dispositif en position repliée pour éviter l'ouverture des casiers.
This device, although mobile, and having a principle of vertical deployment favoring the stacking of bins of different volumes if necessary, does not prove so practical, in fact:
  • it is intended to remain permanently on a smooth surface while being mobile but it is not transportable;
  • the unlocking means positioned on two opposite sides are actuated concomitantly by two separate actuating members, and require to maintain the upper rack in a perfectly horizontal plane for a level descent of the two uprights;
  • the unlocking means are not in themselves robust;
  • the locking means and the unlocking means are internal to the device and the amounts, and therefore inaccessible in case of failure;
  • no means is provided in case of fall of the device in the folded position to prevent the opening of the lockers.

L'invention a donc pour but de proposer un dispositif de rangement à plusieurs casiers, déployable verticalement qui ne présente pas les inconvénients précités, soit simple et rapide de mise en oeuvre, robuste, puisse être aisément déplacé et transporté et cela, sans risque d'ouverture des casiers.The invention therefore aims to provide a storage device with several bins, vertically deployable which does not have the aforementioned drawbacks, is simple and fast implementation, robust, can be easily moved and transported and this without risk of opening of the lockers.

Selon l'invention, le dispositif de rangement comporte un châssis, des moyens de roulement solidaires de la partie inférieure du châssis, une pluralité de casiers de rangement, deux montants télescopiques opposés solidaires du châssis et associés aux casiers, des moyens de verrouillage verrouillant au moins en position déployée les montants, et est caractérisé en ce que les moyens de verrouillage sont disposés extérieurement au dispositif, constituant aussi des moyens de déverrouillage, sont conçus pour verrouiller le dispositif à la fois en position déployée et en position compacte, et constituent en outre un organe d'actionnement pour le verrouillage et le déverrouillage.According to the invention, the storage device comprises a frame, rolling means integral with the lower part of the frame, a plurality of storage compartments, two opposite telescopic uprights integral with the frame and associated with the lockers, locking means locking at the less in the deployed position the amounts, and is characterized in that the locking means are arranged externally to the device, also constituting unlocking means, are designed to lock the device both in the deployed position and in the compact position, and further constitute an actuating member for locking and unlocking.

La position compacte est la position pour laquelle la totalité des casiers sont empilées les uns sur les autres, au contraire de la position déployée pour laquelle au moins deux casiers sont dissociés et écartés, les rendant accessibles.The compact position is the position for which all the bins are stacked on top of each other, unlike the deployed position for which at least two bins are dissociated and discarded, making them accessible.

Ainsi, le dispositif de rangement de l'invention peut être verrouillé, aussi bien en position déployée que compacte, permettant son transport en toute sécurité en position compacte, et étant de mise en oeuvre rapide et de fabrication simple car utilisant les mêmes moyens pour assurer d'une part le verrouillage, et cela dans les deux positions déployées et compacte, et d'autre part le déverrouillage et enfin l'actionnement des verrouillage et déverrouillage.Thus, the storage device of the invention can be locked, both in deployed and compact position, allowing its safe transport in a compact position, and being rapid implementation and simple manufacturing because using the same means to ensure on the one hand the locking, and that in the two deployed and compact positions, and on the other hand the unlocking and finally the actuation of the locking and unlocking.

Dans la suite de la description, on entend par « position de verrouillage » ou « position verrouillée », la position dans laquelle les montants télescopiques ne peuvent pas coulisser, car étant bloqués en position. On entend à l'inverse par « déverrouillé » ou « déverrouillage », le fait que les montants puissent coulisser pour se déployer ou se rétracter.In the following description, the term "locking position" or "locked position", the position in which the telescopic uprights can not slide because being locked in position. Conversely, "unlocked" or "unlocked" means that the amounts can slide to expand or retract.

Les qualificatifs « supérieur » et « inférieur », d'un élément du dispositif sont utilisés dans le cadre d'une utilisation du dispositif posé sur une surface horizontale, c'est-à-dire relatif à une notion verticale par rapport à un sol plat horizontal sur lequel serait posé le dispositif.The qualifiers "superior" and "lower" of an element of the device are used in the context of a use of the device placed on a horizontal surface, that is to say relating to a vertical concept with respect to a ground flat horizontal on which the device would be placed.

On entend par face « avant » du dispositif, la face opposée à celle dite « arrière » dotée des moyens de roulement, la face avant correspondant à la face depuis laquelle l'utilisateur actionne les moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage. On entend par « faces latérales », les faces opposées et dans des plans transversaux aux faces avant et arrière."Front" face of the device is understood to mean the face opposite to the "rear" face provided with rolling means, the front face corresponding to the face from which the user actuates the means of rotation. locking / unlocking. "Side faces" means the opposite faces and in planes transverse to the front and rear faces.

Selon une caractéristique, les moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage sont actionnables par traction-relâchement.According to one characteristic, the locking / unlocking means are actuatable by traction-release.

Avantageusement, les moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage comportent une tringle en U mobile, à l'encontre de moyens de rappel élastique, en translation horizontale entre une position de repos et une position tirée, et procurant un cerclage dans un plan horizontal autour d'un casier en position de repos, la tringle comprenant deux extrémités libres opposées destinées à coopérer avec les montants par engagement transversal à travers eux.Advantageously, the locking / unlocking means comprise a movable U-shaped bead wire, against elastic return means, in horizontal translation between a rest position and a pulled position, and providing a hoop in a horizontal plane around a rack in the rest position, the rod comprising two opposite free ends intended to cooperate with the amounts by transverse engagement through them.

Un tel mode de réalisation des moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage et d'actionnement constitue un système robuste.Such an embodiment of the locking / unlocking and actuating means constitutes a robust system.

Selon une autre caractéristique, le dispositif comporte deux paires de montants, chaque paire comprenant un montant inférieur fixé au châssis et un montant supérieur coulissant autour du montant inférieur et apte à s'étendre dans le prolongement dudit montant inférieur, les montants inférieur et supérieur de chaque paire comprenant des orifices destinés à être mis en regard pour leur coopération avec les moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage, en particulier avec chaque extrémité libre de la tringle en U.According to another characteristic, the device comprises two pairs of uprights, each pair comprising a lower upright fixed to the frame and an upper upright sliding around the lower upright and able to extend in the extension of said lower upright, the lower and upper uprights of the upright. each pair comprising orifices intended to be facing each other for their cooperation with the locking / unlocking means, in particular with each free end of the U-shaped rod.

En particulier, le montant inférieur comporte au moins :

  • un premier orifice agencé dans un plan juste au-dessus du casier d'extrémité inférieure, et
  • un second orifice agencé à proximité de l'extrémité distale supérieure dudit montant, au niveau de la zone de jonction des deux montants en position totalement déployée et du casier portant les moyens de verrouillage ;
  • le montant supérieur comporte au moins :
    • un premier orifice agencé à distance de son extrémité distale supérieure, juste au-dessus du casier immédiatement en-dessous du casier d'extrémité supérieure, et
    • un second orifice agencé à l'extrémité inférieure dudit montant supérieur.
In particular, the lower amount includes at least:
  • a first orifice arranged in a plane just above the lower end locker, and
  • a second orifice arranged near the upper distal end of said upright, at the junction area of the two uprights in fully deployed position and the rack carrying the locking means;
  • the higher amount includes at least:
    • a first orifice spaced from its upper distal end, just above the bin immediately below the upper end bin, and
    • a second orifice arranged at the lower end of said upper post.

Lesdits premiers orifices des montants inférieur et supérieur permettent, en étant mis en regard, un verrouillage en position compacte du dispositif, tandis que la mise en regard desdits seconds orifices des montants inférieur et supérieur permet un verrouillage du dispositif en position totalement déployée.Said first orifices of the lower and upper uprights allow, while being facing each other, a locking in the compact position of the device, whereas the facing of said second orifices of the lower and upper uprights makes it possible to lock the device in a fully deployed position.

Avantageusement, les orifices ci-dessus permettent une position déployée intermédiaire du dispositif, le casier juste au-dessus dudit casier d'extrémité inférieure (casier dit de fond) étant empilé sur ledit casier de fond, en particulier, le montant supérieur de chaque paire n'étant qu'en partie levé et son second orifice agencé à son extrémité inférieure coopérant en regard du premier orifice du montant inférieur (orifice agencé dans un plan juste au-dessus du casier d'extrémité inférieure). Cette position intermédiaire de déploiement est utile lorsqu'il n'est pas nécessaire d'accéder à l'intérieur du casier de fond qui est plus profond que les autres pour stocker les gros outils.Advantageously, the orifices above allow an intermediate deployed position of the device, the rack just above said lower end rack (bottom rack) being stacked on said bottom rack, in particular, the upper amount of each pair being only partially raised and its second orifice arranged at its lower end cooperating opposite the first hole of the lower upright (orifice arranged in a plane just above the lower end rack). This intermediate deployment position is useful when there is no need to access the interior of the bottom rack which is deeper than the others to store the large tools.

De préférence, les moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage sont positionnés et associés au niveau du premier casier disposé immédiatement au-dessus du casier de fond (d'extrémité inférieure). Cette position permet d'obtenir les deux positions déployées au choix, l'intermédiaire et celle totalement déployée.Preferably, the locking / unlocking means are positioned and associated at the level of the first rack disposed immediately above the bottom rack (bottom end). This position makes it possible to obtain the two positions deployed at choice, the intermediate and the fully deployed one.

Avantageusement, le dispositif comporte des sangles reliant d'une part le casier d'extrémité inférieur au premier casier situé immédiatement au-dessus, les sangles servant de fin de course pour le déploiement dudit premier casier, et d'autre part le casier d'extrémité supérieure et le casier situé immédiatement en-dessous, les sangles servant cette fois à entrainer le casier de dessous du casier d'extrémité supérieure et maintenir l'espacement une fois déployé.Advantageously, the device comprises straps connecting on the one hand the lower end locker to the first locker located immediately above, the straps serving as a limit switch for the deployment of said first rack, and on the other hand the rack of upper end and the bin immediately below, the straps this time to drive the upper bin under the rack and maintain the spacing once deployed.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique, le dispositif comporte des moyens de préhension et d'aide au déploiement des casiers, de préférence consistant en une poignée horizontale disposée dans la partie centrale du casier d'extrémité supérieure.According to yet another characteristic, the device comprises means for gripping and assisting the deployment of the bins, preferably consisting of a horizontal handle disposed in the central part of the upper end rack.

Dans un mode de réalisation préférentiel, le châssis et les moyens de roulement forment un ensemble du type diable de transport. Alors même que les casiers sont remplis d'outils engendrant un poids conséquent du dispositif, cette conception favorise une aisance des déplacements, et du transport du dispositif tel que lors de son déchargement d'un camion, descente ou montée de marches. Au regard de la montée et de la descente des marches, les moyens de roulement peuvent ne pas se limiter à une paire de deux roues mais comprendre de manière connue une paire dé plusieurs roues disposées en étoile sur une platine montée en rotation sur le châssis. Le châssis est doté à l'avant (à l'opposé des moyens de roulement) de pieds pour assurer la stabilité du dispositif en position d'utilisation.In a preferred embodiment, the frame and the rolling means form a set of the devil type of transport. Even though the bins are filled with tools generating a significant weight of the device, this design promotes ease of movement, and the transport of the device such as when unloading a truck, descent or climbing steps. With regard to the raising and lowering of the steps, the rolling means may not be limited to a pair of two wheels but include in a known manner a pair of several wheels arranged in a star on a plate mounted in rotation on the frame. The frame is provided at the front (opposite to the rolling means) feet to ensure the stability of the device in the use position.

De plus, le dispositif comporte des moyens d'obturation et de fermeture pour le casier d'extrémité supérieure, en particulier comportant un couvercle fait de préférence d'une plaque en bois aux dimensions juste adaptées à la surface dudit d'extrémité supérieure, et un système de fermeture coopérant avec le couvercle et le casier, le couvercle constituant avantageusement un plan de travail et présentant de préférence une surface externe antidérapante.In addition, the device comprises closure and closure means for the upper end rack, in particular having a lid preferably made of a wooden plate whose dimensions are just adapted to the surface of said upper end, and a closure system cooperating with the lid and the locker, the lid advantageously constituting a work surface and preferably having a non-slip external surface.

Dans un mode préférentiel, les moyens d'obturation et de fermeture pour le casier d'extrémité supérieure, lesdits moyens d'obturation et de fermeture, sont associés au châssis et étant mobiles en pivotement.In a preferred embodiment, the closing and closure means for the upper end rack, said closing and closing means, are associated with the frame and being pivotally movable.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique, le casier d'extrémité inférieure présente un plus gros volume que les autres, de sorte à y ranger de gros outils. De préférence, ce casier d'extrémité inférieure comprend un casier supplémentaire amovible du type baladeuse, occupant un volume partiel et maintenu en particulier en partie supérieure dudit casier. La baladeuse peut ainsi s'enlever pour augmenter encore la largeur de passage de gros outils afin de les placer dans le fond du casier.According to yet another feature, the lower end rack has a larger volume than the others, so to store large tools. Preferably, this lower end rack comprises an additional removable rack of the portable type, occupying a partial volume and maintained in particular in the upper part of said rack. The wander can thus be removed to further increase the width of passage of large tools to place them in the bottom of the rack.

Avantageusement, le casier d'extrémité inférieure comprend sur l'une de ses faces extérieures, de préférence la face arrière, un ou plusieurs compartiments pour stocker d'autres outils, notamment des outils longs tels que niveaux, scies. Cette face arrière correspond à l'espace libre ménagé entre les deux bras du diable ; ainsi placés, les outils ne gênent pas le déploiement du dispositif.Advantageously, the lower end rack comprises on one of its outer faces, preferably the rear face, one or more compartments for storing other tools, including long tools such as levels, saws. This rear face corresponds to the free space between the two arms of the devil; thus placed, the tools do not hinder the deployment of the device.

Enfin, le casier d'extrémité inférieure est rendu solidaire du châssis en étant posé par emboîtement sur ledit châssis et de préférence la face avant du casier d'extrémité inférieure, face opposée aux moyens de roulement, comporte un dégagement pour ménager un espace avec le châssis permettant le positionnement d'une main pour saisir si besoin le dispositif afin d'aider à son transport par exemple lors d'une montée ou descente d'un escalier ou d'un véhicule.Finally, the lower end rack is secured to the chassis by being interlocked on said chassis and preferably the front end of the lower end rack, opposite to the rolling means, has a clearance to provide space with the frame for positioning a hand to grasp the device if necessary to assist with its transport for example when climbing or descending a staircase or a vehicle.

La présente invention est maintenant décrite à l'aide d'exemples uniquement illustratifs et nullement limitatifs de la portée de l'invention, et à partir des illustrations ci-jointes, dans lesquelles :

  • La figure 1 illustre une vue en perspective de face du dispositif de rangement de l'invention en position compacte ;
  • La figure 2 est une vue en perspective arrière du dispositif de la figure 1 ;
  • La figure 3 est une vue de face du dispositif de la figure 1 ;
  • La figure 4 est une vue de côté du dispositif de la figure 1 ;
  • La figure 5a illustre en perspective de face, le dispositif en position totalement déployée ;
  • La figure 5b est une vue en perspective plongeante de la figure 5a ;
  • La figure 5c est une vue d'une des faces latérales du dispositif totalement déployée selon une variante du casier d'extrémité inférieure ;
  • La figure 5d est une vue en perspective arrière du dispositif de la figure 5a ;
  • La figure 6 est une vue de dessus à la verticale des moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage et en coupe dans un plan horizontal situé juste au-dessus des moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage ;
  • La figure 7 est une vue de détail et en coupe verticale de la partie D de la figure 5c, les moyens de verrouillage étant en position bloquée avec les montants ;
  • La figure 8 est une vue en coupe et au-dessus des moyens de verrouillage en position bloquée d'un montant ;
  • La figure 9 est une vue en coupe et au-dessus moyens de verrouillage en position déverrouillée ;
  • Les figures 10a et 10b sont des vues respectivement en perspective avant et selon une face latérale du dispositif dans une position intermédiaire de déploiement ;
  • La figure 10c est vue de face d'une paire de montants en position déployée, le montant inférieur contenu dans le montant supérieur étant schématisé en pointillés ;
  • La figure 11 illustre le dispositif en position compacte avec le couvercle ouvert.
The present invention is now described with the aid of examples which are only illustrative and in no way limit the scope of the invention, and from the attached illustrations, in which:
  • The figure 1 illustrates a front perspective view of the storage device of the invention in a compact position;
  • The figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the device from the figure 1 ;
  • The figure 3 is a front view of the device of the figure 1 ;
  • The figure 4 is a side view of the device of the figure 1 ;
  • The figure 5a illustrates in perspective from the front, the device in fully deployed position;
  • The figure 5b is a plunging perspective view of the figure 5a ;
  • The figure 5c is a view of one of the lateral faces of the totally deployed device according to a variant of the lower end rack;
  • The figure 5d is a rear perspective view of the device from the figure 5a ;
  • The figure 6 is a vertical top view of the locking / unlocking means and in section in a horizontal plane located just above the locking / unlocking means;
  • The figure 7 is a detail view and in vertical section of the part D of the figure 5c , the locking means being in locked position with the amounts;
  • The figure 8 is a sectional view and above the locking means in the locked position of an amount;
  • The figure 9 is a sectional view and above locking means in unlocked position;
  • The Figures 10a and 10b are respective perspective views before and along a lateral face of the device in an intermediate deployment position;
  • The figure 10c is viewed from the front of a pair of uprights in the deployed position, the lower amount contained in the upper amount being schematized in dashed lines;
  • The figure 11 illustrates the device in a compact position with the lid open.

Le dispositif de rangement 1 illustré sur les figures est transportable et doté d'une pluralité de casiers 2A à 2D de rangement, en particulier pour outils, les casiers étant soit empilés les uns sur les autres, le dispositif étant dans une position dite fermée ou compacte (figures 1 à 4), soit dans une position dite déployée, les casiers étant déployés verticalement en étant agencés les uns au-dessus des autres et suffisamment écartés entre eux pour accéder à leur intérieur (figures 5a à 5d). Par ailleurs, le dispositif est avantageusement conçu pour permettre une position déployée intermédiaire (figures 10a et 10b), seuls certains casiers étant accessibles.The storage device 1 illustrated in the figures is transportable and has a plurality of compartments 2A to 2D storage, particularly for tools, the bins being either stacked on each other, the device being in a so-called closed position or compact ( Figures 1 to 4 ), or in a so-called deployed position, the bins being deployed vertically being arranged one above the other and sufficiently spaced between them to access their interior ( Figures 5a to 5d ). Moreover, the device is advantageously designed to allow an intermediate deployed position ( Figures 10a and 10b ), only certain lockers being accessible.

Le dispositif de rangement 1 comporte un châssis 3 avec des moyens de roulement 4 tels que deux roues, les casiers de rangement 2A à 2D, deux paires 5 de montants télescopiques opposées et solidaires du châssis et associées aux casiers, des moyens de verrouillage 6 disposés extérieurement au dispositif et aptes à verrouiller le dispositif à la fois en position déployée et en position compacte, des moyens de préhension et d'aide au déploiement 7 des casiers (visibles sur les figures 5a, 5b, 5d et 10a), et des moyens d'obturation et de fermeture 8 du casier d'extrémité supérieure 2D au moins en position compacte du dispositif.The storage device 1 comprises a chassis 3 with rolling means 4 such as two wheels, the storage bins 2A to 2D, two pairs 5 of telescopic uprights opposite and integral with the frame and associated with the bins, locking means 6 arranged externally to the device and able to lock the device both in the deployed position and in the compact position, means for gripping and assisting with the deployment 7 of the bins (visible on the Figures 5a, 5b , 5d and 10a ), and shutter means and closing 8 of the top end bin 2D at least in compact position of the device.

En position compacte, les casiers 2A à 2D sont imbriqués les uns dans les autres, formant un ensemble monobloc, tout en disposant chacun d'une certaine profondeur pour ménager un volume adapté au rangement d'outils.In the compact position, the bins 2A to 2D are nested within each other, forming a one-piece assembly, while each having a certain depth to provide a volume suitable for storing tools.

Avantageusement, le casier d'extrémité supérieure 2D ouvert reçoit les moyens d'obturation et de fermeture 8 (décrits plus en détail ultérieurement) qui sont mobiles ou amovibles, et qui procurent en position d'obturation, une surface d'extrémité supérieure 80 pleine horizontale. Cette surface 80 peut servir de desserte, de surface de travail provisoire sur chantier...Advantageously, the open top end bin 2D receives the closure and closure means 8 (described in more detail later) which are movable or removable, and which provide in the closed position, a top end surface 80 full horizontal. This surface 80 can serve as a service, temporary work surface on site ...

Les moyens de préhension et d'aide au déploiement 7 des casiers se présentent sous la forme d'une poignée telle qu'un tube horizontal de la largeur d'une main. La poignée est logée dans le casier supérieur 2D sans dépasser du plan supérieur d'accès au casier. Elle ne fait pas saillie pour ne pas gêner la fermeture du dispositif et obtenir la surface plane 80.The means for gripping and assisting the deployment of the bins 7 are in the form of a handle such as a horizontal tube the width of a hand. The handle is housed in the upper bin 2D without exceeding the upper plane of access to the locker. It does not protrude so as not to hinder the closure of the device and to obtain the flat surface 80.

Le châssis 3 et les moyens de roulement 4 forment un ensemble à la manière d'un diable. Le châssis 3 forme une ossature du type brancard ; elle comporte un cadre inférieur 30 formant embase, deux bras verticaux tubulaires 31 et 32 en face arrière (côté utilisateur lorsque le dispositif doit être déplacé) reliés en extrémité supérieure, à l'opposé de l'embase par une traverse horizontale 33 servant de barre de préhension pour transporter et manoeuvrer le dispositif. En position compacte, les bras verticaux 31 et 32 s'étendent à distance de la surface d'extrémité supérieure 80 du bloc de casiers.The frame 3 and the rolling means 4 form an assembly in the manner of a devil. The frame 3 forms a framework of the stretcher type; it comprises a lower frame 30 forming a base, two vertical tubular arms 31 and 32 on the rear face (user side when the device is to be moved) connected at the upper end, opposite the base by a horizontal crossbar 33 serving as a bar gripper for transporting and manipulating the device. In a compact position, the vertical arms 31 and 32 extend away from the upper end surface 80 of the bin block.

Pour la stabilité du dispositif, l'embase comporte deux pieds 34 et 35 à l'opposé des roues 4 et solidaires du cadre inférieur 30.For the stability of the device, the base comprises two feet 34 and 35 opposite the wheels 4 and integral with the lower frame 30.

De plus, le châssis comporte deux parties tubulaires coudées 36 et 37 reliant respectivement les pieds 34 et 35 aux bras 31 et 32. Les parties coudées coopèrent avec le casier d'extrémité inférieur 2A pour sa fixation.In addition, the frame has two bent tubular portions 36 and 37 respectively connecting the feet 34 and 35 to the arms 31 and 32. The bent parts cooperate with the lower end rack 2A for its attachment.

Le nombre de casiers est ici au nombre de quatre, un casier d'extrémité inférieure ou encore dit ci-après « de fond » 2A, et deux casiers intermédiaires 2B et 2C, et un casier d'extrémité supérieure 2D. Les casiers sont de forme parallélépipédique.The number of bins is here four in number, a lower end tray or hereinafter referred to as "bottom" 2A, and two bins intermediates 2B and 2C, and a 2D upper end bin. The lockers are of parallelepipedic shape.

Le casier de fond 2A est bien plus profond que les autres pour y loger de gros outils. Il comporte avantageusement un casier supplémentaire amovible ou mobile 20 occupant partiellement la hauteur et la largeur du casier. Le casier de fond forme un bac dont la façade est partiellement évidée en en partie supérieure 21 et justement fermée par le casier amovible 20. Pour avoir plus facilement accès à l'intérieur du casier de fond, en position totalement déployée du dispositif, le casier amovible 20 est retiré, tel qu'illustré sur la figure 5b. Le casier amovible 20 présente sa face supérieure coplanaire avec la face supérieure du casier de fond.The bottom rack 2A is much deeper than the others to accommodate large tools. It advantageously comprises an additional removable or movable rack 20 partially occupying the height and the width of the rack. The bottom rack forms a tray whose front is partially recessed in the upper part 21 and precisely closed by the removable rack 20. To have easier access to the interior of the bottom rack, fully deployed position of the device, the locker removable cover 20 is removed, as illustrated on the figure 5b . The removable rack 20 has its coplanar upper face with the upper face of the bottom rack.

L'intérieur du casier de fond comporte un rebord 20A (figure 5b) adapté à recevoir et maintenir en place le casier supplémentaire 20. Le casier est amovible mais pourrait être mobile par exemple par des biellettes permettant de déployer le casier 20 dans un plan horizontal vers l'avant et en saillie du casier de fond de sorte à être positionné au niveau de la partie inférieure de l'évidement 21 tel qu'illustré sur la figure 5c.The interior of the bottom rack has a flange 20A ( figure 5b ) adapted to receive and hold in place the additional rack 20. The rack is removable but could be movable for example by connecting rods to deploy the rack 20 in a horizontal plane forward and projecting from the bottom rack so as to positioned at the lower part of the recess 21 as illustrated on the figure 5c .

Le casier de fond 2A est associé au châssis en étant posé sur le cadre 30 et enchâssé entre les parties montantes et coudées 36 et 37 du châssis tout en y étant fixé par des boulons. Les faces latérales du casier de fond 2A ne sont pas planes mais comprennent chacune un épaulement 22 qui suit la forme coudée des parties 36 et 37, ménageant une cavité d'accueil pour la lesdites parties coudées. Ainsi, le casier ou bac de fond est posé sur le cadre 30 et s'emboîte sur le châssis en coopérant par appui sur les parties coudées 36 et 37.The bottom rack 2A is associated with the frame being placed on the frame 30 and embedded between the rising and bent portions 36 and 37 of the chassis while being fixed by bolts. The side faces of the bottom rack 2A are not flat but each comprise a shoulder 22 which follows the bent shape of the parts 36 and 37, providing a receiving cavity for the said bent portions. Thus, the rack or bottom tray is placed on the frame 30 and fits on the frame cooperating by pressing on the bent portions 36 and 37.

Par ailleurs, le casier de fond 2A comporte sur sa face extérieure et arrière un ou plusieurs compartiments 23 ouverts en partie supérieure et destinés à loger des outils longilignes (non représentés) agencés alors sensiblement verticalement dans les compartiments.Furthermore, the bottom rack 2A has on its outer and rear side one or more compartments 23 open at the top and intended for to accommodate elongated tools (not shown) then arranged substantially vertically in the compartments.

Enfin, le casier de fond 2A comporte sur sa face avant, face opposée aux moyens de roulement, un dégagement 27 (figures 1, 5a, 5b et 6) pour ménager un espace 28 avec le cadre inférieur 30 permettant le positionnement d'une main pour saisir si besoin le dispositif afin d'aider à son transport par exemple lors d'une montée ou descente d'un escalier ou d'un véhicule.Finally, the bottom rack 2A has on its front face, facing away from the rolling means, a clearance 27 ( figures 1 , 5a , 5b and 6 ) to provide a space 28 with the lower frame 30 for the positioning of a hand to enter the device if necessary to assist with its transportation for example when climbing or descending a staircase or a vehicle.

Les casiers 2A à 2D sont de préférence en matière plastique pour alléger le dispositif.The pots 2A to 2D are preferably made of plastic to lighten the device.

Les casiers 2B à 2D sont de volume moins important que le casier inférieur 2A. Ils sont ouverts en leur partie supérieure. Leur agencement intérieur peut être identique ou non, ils peuvent chacun être compartimenté ou non.The bins 2B to 2D are smaller in volume than the lower bin 2A. They are open at the top. Their interior arrangement may be identical or not, they may each be compartmentalized or not.

Les montants 5 sont par paire télescopique sur chacune des faces latérales du dispositif. Chaque paire s'étend verticalement et dans un plan médian du dispositif par rapport aux faces avant et arrière.The uprights 5 are in telescopic pairs on each of the lateral faces of the device. Each pair extends vertically and in a median plane of the device relative to the front and rear faces.

Chaque paire 5 de montants comporte un montant inférieur 50 et un montant supérieur 51 qui coulisse extérieurement autour du montant inférieur et qui peut s'étendre en hauteur pour prolonger le montant inférieur. La section droite du montant supérieur correspond à celle du montant inférieur, en étant légèrement plus grande.Each pair of uprights has a lower upright 50 and an upper upright 51 which slides outwardly around the lower upright and which can extend in height to extend the lower upright. The cross-section of the upper amount corresponds to that of the lower amount, being slightly larger.

En regard des figures 5a et 5c, chaque paire de montants est fixée au châssis 3 par la fixation du montant inférieur 50 (face latérale interne en regard du casier inférieur 2A) en deux points 52A et 52B, respectivement au cadre 30 et à chaque partie coudée 36, 37. Les montants sont en saillie des faces latérales du châssis 30 sans toutefois dépasser des plans latéraux contenant les roues 4.With regard to figures 5a and 5c each pair of uprights is fixed to the frame 3 by fixing the lower upright 50 (internal lateral face opposite the lower rack 2A) at two points 52A and 52B, respectively to the frame 30 and to each bent portion 36, 37. The uprights are in projection of the lateral faces of the frame 30 without however exceeding the lateral planes containing the wheels 4.

Hormis le casier inférieur de fond 2A, les autres casiers 2B à 2D sont associés aux montants supérieurs 51 pour permettre leur élévation lors du déploiement de ces derniers. A cet effet (particulièrement visible sur les figures 5a à 5d), les casiers 2B à 2D comportent sur chacune des deux faces latérales une oreille respective 24, 25, 26 en saillie et évidée pour le passage du montant supérieur 51. Chaque montant supérieur 51 est apte à coulisser dans les oreilles des casiers intermédiaires 2B et 2C tandis qu'il est fixé par son extrémité distale supérieure 53 à chaque oreille latérale 26 du casier d'extrémité supérieure 2D.Apart from the lower bottom rack 2A, the other bins 2B to 2D are associated with the upper uprights 51 to allow their elevation during deployment of the latter. For this purpose (particularly visible on Figures 5a to 5d ), the bins 2B to 2D have on each of the two lateral faces a respective lug 24, 25, 26 projecting and recessed for the passage of the upper upright 51. Each upper upright 51 is able to slide in the ears of intermediate lockers 2B and 2C while attached by its upper distal end 53 to each side lug 26 of the upper end bin 2D.

Le déploiement des montants supérieurs 51 permet de déplacer en hauteur chacun des casiers 2B à 2D de la position empilée (figure 1) à la position déployée (figure 5a).The deployment of the upper uprights 51 makes it possible to move in height each of the bins 2B to 2D of the stacked position ( figure 1 ) at the deployed position ( figure 5a ).

Des moyens de fin de course de déploiement et d'espacement des casiers sont prévus. Il s'agit de paires de sangles 9A et 9B, la première paire 9A reliant le casier d'extrémité supérieure 2D au casier situé immédiatement en dessous 2C pour maintenir leur espacement, et la seconde paire 9B reliant le casier de fond 2A et le casier 2B situé immédiatement au-dessus et servant de fin de course de déploiement.Deployment end-of-travel and rack spacing means are provided. These are pairs of straps 9A and 9B, the first pair 9A connecting the upper end bin 2D to the bin immediately below 2C to maintain their spacing, and the second pair 9B connecting the bottom rack 2A and the locker 2B located immediately above and serving as a deployment end-stop.

Par ailleurs, les moyens de verrouillage des montants supérieurs 51 en position déployée (correspondant à la position déployée intermédiaire - figures 10a et 10b - ou totalement déployée du dispositif - figures 5a à 5d) et en position rentrée (position compacte du dispositif - figures 1 à 4) constituent également les moyens de déverrouillage pour assurer le coulissement des montants supérieurs 51. Ces moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage ne forment qu'une seule pièce 6 visible notamment sur les figures 1, 3, 5a et 5b. En outre, les moyens de verrouillage/déverrouillage constituent en soi l'organe d'actionnement pour l'utilisateur pour permettre la mise en oeuvre du verrouillage ou du déverrouillage.Furthermore, the locking means of the upper uprights 51 in the deployed position (corresponding to the intermediate deployed position - Figures 10a and 10b - or fully deployed device - Figures 5a to 5d ) and in the retracted position (compact position of the device - Figures 1 to 4 ) also constitute the unlocking means to ensure the sliding of the upper uprights 51. These locking / unlocking means form a single piece 6 visible in particular on the figures 1 , 3 , 5a and 5b . In addition, the means of locking / unlocking itself constitute the actuating member for the user to enable the implementation of locking or unlocking.

La pièce de verrouillage/déverrouillage 6 est une tringle ou barre, de préférence métallique au regard de sa robustesse, présentant une forme en U et dont les extrémités libres coopèrent avec les paires de montants 5 pour les traverser et bloquer en position les montants supérieurs 51, la tringle étant mobile entre deux positions, une position pour laquelle elle est coopère avec les montants, et une position pour laquelle elle est désengagée des montants. La tringle présente par exemple une section dé l'ordre de 8 mm.The locking / unlocking part 6 is a rod or bar, preferably metal with respect to its robustness, having a U-shape and whose free ends cooperate with the pairs of uprights 5 to cross and lock in position the upper uprights 51 , the rod being movable between two positions, a position for which it is cooperating with the amounts, and a position for which it is disengaged from the amounts. The rod has for example a section of the order of 8 mm.

De préférence, la tringle est mobile en translation horizontale à l'encontre de moyens de rappel élastique 60.Preferably, the rod is movable in horizontal translation against elastic return means 60.

En regard des figures 1 et 5a et 6, la tringle 6 en U comporte une âme 61 (dans le plan frontal du dispositif) et deux ailes transversales et parallèles 62 et 63 (sur les côtés du dispositif) dont les extrémités distales 64 et 65 sont libres. Les figures 8 et 9 illustrent l'une des extrémités distales 65, ici de l'aile transversale 63, en position de coopération et respectivement de désengagement avec les montants 50 et 51.With regard to figures 1 and 5a and 6 , the U-shaped rod 6 comprises a core 61 (in the frontal plane of the device) and two transverse and parallel wings 62 and 63 (on the sides of the device), the distal ends 64 and 65 are free. The Figures 8 and 9 illustrate one of the distal ends 65, here of the transverse wing 63, in the position of cooperation and disengagement respectively with the uprights 50 and 51.

En regard des figures 6, 8 et 9, les ailes 62 et 63 sont associées chacune à un ressort formant le moyen élastique de rappel 60. Le ressort 60 entoure une portion de l'aile et est en appui contre une butée transversale 66 agencée du côté de l'âme 61.With regard to Figures 6, 8 and 9 the wings 62 and 63 are each associated with a spring forming the elastic return means 60. The spring 60 surrounds a portion of the wing and bears against a transverse stop 66 arranged on the side of the core 61.

La tringle 6 est associée à un casier, en particulier le casier 2B situé juste au-dessus du casier de fond 2A.The rod 6 is associated with a rack, particularly the rack 2B located just above the bottom rack 2A.

En position verrouillée, la tringle 6 est plaquée, via son âme 61, contre la face avant du casier 2B ; elle est en position de repos, le ressort 60 étant à l'état de repos (figure 8), et l'extrémité libre 64, 65 est engagée à l'intérieur des montants 50 et 51 (figures 6 et 8). Pour se loger à l'intérieur des montants, des orifices sont prévus dans les montants 50 et 51.In the locked position, the rod 6 is pressed, via its core 61, against the front face of the rack 2B; it is in the rest position, the spring 60 being in the state of rest ( figure 8 ), and the free end 64, 65 is engaged inside the uprights 50 and 51 ( Figures 6 and 8 ). To lodge inside the uprights, orifices are provided in the uprights 50 and 51.

En position déverrouillée, la tringle 6 est écartée de la face avant du casier 2B ; elle est en position tirée, le ressort 60 étant à l'état comprimé (figure 9), et l'extrémité libre 64, 65 est dégagée à l'extérieur des montants 50 et 51 (figures 6 et 9).In the unlocked position, the rod 6 is spaced from the front face of the locker 2B; it is in the pulled position, the spring 60 being in the compressed state ( figure 9 ), and the free end 64, 65 is disengaged outside the uprights 50 and 51 ( Figures 6 and 9 ).

La tringle 6 coopère avec des orifices agencés aux endroits idoines des montants pour permettre les différentes positions de verrouillage. A cet effet :

  • les montants inférieurs 50 comportent au moins :
    • une première paire d'orifices 50A (dits encore orifice proximaux) agencés dans un même plan juste au-dessus du casier d'extrémité inférieure 2A (figure 5a), et
    • une seconde paire d'orifices 50B agencé à proximité de l'extrémité distale supérieure de chacun desdits montants 50, au niveau de la zone de jonction D (figures 5c et 7) des deux montants 50 et 51 en position totalement déployée et du casier 2B portant les moyens de verrouillage 6 ;
  • les montants supérieurs 51 comportent au moins :
    • une première paire d'orifices 51A (orifices dits proximaux) agencés à distance de son extrémité distale supérieure 53 (figure 5a), juste au-dessus du casier 2C et immédiatement en-dessous du casier d'extrémité supérieure 2D, et
    • une seconde paire d'orifices 51B agencés à l'extrémité inférieure desdits montants supérieurs (figures 7 et 10c).
The rod 6 cooperates with orifices arranged at the appropriate places of the uprights to allow the different locking positions. For this purpose:
  • the lower amounts 50 comprise at least:
    • a first pair of orifices 50A (also called proximal ports) arranged in the same plane just above the lower end rack 2A ( figure 5a ), and
    • a second pair of orifices 50B arranged near the upper distal end of each of said uprights 50, at the junction zone D ( Figures 5c and 7 ) of the two uprights 50 and 51 in fully deployed position and the rack 2B carrying the locking means 6;
  • the upper amounts 51 comprise at least:
    • a first pair of orifices 51A (so-called proximal orifices) arranged at a distance from its upper distal end 53 ( figure 5a ), just above the 2C bin and immediately below the 2D top end bin, and
    • a second pair of orifices 51B arranged at the lower end of said upper posts ( figures 7 and 10c ).

La coopération des orifices en regard, proximaux 50A de chaque montant inférieur 50 et respectivement proximaux 51A du montant supérieur 51 associé, avec les extrémités libres 64 et 65 de la tringle 6, permet de verrouiller le dispositif à l'état complètement replié (position compacte de la figure 1).The cooperation of the orifices opposite, proximal 50A of each lower upright 50 and respectively proximal 51A of the associated upper upright 51, with the free ends 64 and 65 of the rod 6, makes it possible to lock the device in the fully folded state (compact position of the figure 1 ).

La coopération des orifices en regard, d'extrémité supérieure 50B de chaque montant inférieur 50 et respectivement d'extrémité inférieure 51B du montant supérieur 51 associé, avec les extrémités libres 64 et 65 de la tringle 6 permet de verrouiller le dispositif à l'état complètement déployé (position compacte de la figure 5c).The cooperation of the opposite orifices, upper end 50B of each lower upright 50 and lower end respectively 51B of the associated upper upright 51, with the free ends 64 and 65 of the rod 6 makes it possible to lock the device in the state fully deployed (compact position of the figure 5c ).

Avantageusement, les orifices ci-dessus permettent une position déployée intermédiaire du dispositif, le casier juste au-dessus dudit casier d'extrémité inférieure (casier dit de fond) étant empilé sur ledit casier de fond (figures 10a et 10b). A cet égard, le montant supérieur 51 de chaque paire de montant n'est qu'en partie levé et son second orifice 51B agencé à son extrémité inférieure coopère en regard (figure 10c) du premier orifice 50A du montant inférieur 50 (orifice agencé dans un plan juste au-dessus du casier de fond 2A). Cette position intermédiaire de déploiement est utile lorsqu'il n'est pas nécessaire d'accéder à l'intérieur du casier de fond qui est plus profond que les autres pour stocker les gros outils.Advantageously, the orifices above allow an intermediate deployed position of the device, the rack just above said lower end rack (so-called bottom rack) being stacked on said bottom rack ( Figures 10a and 10b ). In this respect, the upper amount 51 of each pair of upright is only partially raised and its second orifice 51B arranged at its lower end cooperates with it ( figure 10c ) of the first orifice 50A of the lower upright 50 (orifice arranged in a plane just above the bottom rack 2A). This intermediate deployment position is useful when there is no need to access the interior of the bottom rack which is deeper than the others to store the large tools.

Enfin, en regard des figures 1 et 3, les moyens d'obturation et de fermeture 8 comportent un couvercle 80 fait par exemple d'une plaque en bois aux dimensions juste adaptées à la surface du casier supérieur 2D, et un système de fermeture 81 coopérant avec le couvercle et le casier 2D.Finally, with regard to figures 1 and 3 , the closure and closure means 8 comprise a cover 80 made for example of a wooden plate with dimensions just adapted to the surface of the upper rack 2D, and a closure system 81 cooperating with the lid and the 2D locker.

A titre d'exemple nullement limitatif, le système de fermeture 81 consiste en un élastique 82 du type sandow, fixé sur la paroi de façade du casier 2D, et d'une patte 83 solidaire du couvercle 80, l'élastique 82 coopérant par engagement dans la patte 83.By way of non-limiting example, the closure system 81 consists of an elastic 82 of the bungee type, fixed on the front wall of the 2D locker, and a lug 83 secured to the cover 80, the resilient 82 cooperating by engagement. in the paw 83.

De plus, les moyens d'obturation et de fermeture 8 sont de préférence mobiles, ils restent ainsi attachés au dispositif tout en étant ouvrables. A titre d'exemple, encore une fois nullement limitatif, le couvercle 80 est fixé au châssis 3 par deux pièces 84 et 85 mobiles en pivotement autour de deux axes horizontaux 86 et 87 traversant chacun respectivement chacune des deux barres verticales 31 et 32.In addition, the closure and closing means 8 are preferably movable, they remain attached to the device while being open. For example, again not limiting, the cover 80 is fixed to the frame 3 by two parts 84 and 85 movable pivotally about two horizontal axes 86 and 87 respectively crossing each of the two vertical bars 31 and 32 respectively.

A titre d'exemple nullement limitatif, les dimensions principales du dispositif et de ses éléments sont les suivantes :

  • hauteur depuis le cadre inférieur 30 jusqu'à la barre de préhension 33 : de l'ordre dé 90 cm,
  • hauteur des casiers à l'état compact : de l'ordre de 60 cm,
  • hauteur du dispositif à l'état déployé des casiers depuis les pieds (donc dispositif posé au sol) jusqu'au plan supérieur du casier supérieur : 110 cm,
  • hauteur du casier de fond 2A : de l'ordre de 30 cm,
  • hauteur des casiers 2B à 2D : de l'ordre de 8 cm,
  • largeur intérieure des casiers : 50 cm,
  • encombrement total du dispositif à l'état replié (avec le châssis et les roues): de l'ordre de 100 cm par 60 cm, en particulier 96 cm par 58 cm.
By way of non-limiting example, the main dimensions of the device and its elements are as follows:
  • height from the lower frame 30 to the gripping bar 33: of the order of 90 cm,
  • height of the bins in the compact state: of the order of 60 cm,
  • height of the device in the deployed state of the lockers from the feet (thus device placed on the ground) to the upper plane of the upper locker: 110 cm,
  • height of the bottom rack 2A: of the order of 30 cm,
  • height of the lockers 2B to 2D: of the order of 8 cm,
  • inside width of the lockers: 50 cm,
  • total size of the device in the folded state (with the frame and the wheels): of the order of 100 cm by 60 cm, in particular 96 cm by 58 cm.

La mise en oeuvre du dispositif de rangement 1 de l'invention est la suivante:
Partant de la position compacte de la figure 1, l'utilisateur souhaitant déployer le dispositif de rangement 1 détache l'élastique 82 et ouvre le couvercle 80 en le faisant pivoter vers la partie supérieure du châssis pour l'appuyer contre les bras 31 et 32 (figure 11). Les bras sont légèrement inclinés vers l'extérieur du dispositif, à l'opposé des casiers pour maintenir le couvercle appuyé.The implementation of the storage device 1 of the invention is as follows:
Starting from the compact position of the figure 1 , the user wishing to deploy the storage device 1 detaches the elastic 82 and opens the lid 80 by pivoting it towards the upper part of the chassis to lean against the arms 31 and 32 ( figure 11 ). The arms are slightly inclined outward of the device, opposite the lockers to keep the lid pressed.

Une fois le couvercle relevé, l'utilisateur saisit d'une main la poignée 7 du casier d'extrémité supérieur 2D et empoigne de l'autre main l'âme 61 de la tringle/barre 6. Puis il tire dans un plan horizontal sur la tringle 6, ce qui dégage les extrémités libres 64 et 65 de la tringle hors des montants 50 et 51, tout en tirant vers le haut sur la poignée 7 pour faire coulisser les montants supérieurs 51.Once the lid is raised, the user grasps with one hand the handle 7 of the top end bin 2D and grabs the other hand the core 61 of the rod / bar 6. Then it pulls in a horizontal plane on the rod 6, which releases the free ends 64 and 65 of the rod outside the uprights 50 and 51, while pulling upwardly on the handle 7 to slide the upper uprights 51.

Dès que les montants sont déverrouillés, c'est-à-dire que la tringle 6 est tirée et qu'on a entamé la traction du casier supérieur 2A via la poignée7, il n'est pas forcément nécessaire de maintenir tirée la tringle 6. Le coulissement des montants s'opère en poursuivant la traction sur la poignée 7 jusqu'à ce que la tringle rencontre les orifices 51B d'extrémité inférieure des montants 51 ; les extrémités 64 et 65 de la tringle s'engagent alors automatiquement dans les orifices 51B qui sont alors en regard des orifices proximaux 50A des montants inférieurs 50. L'utilisateur peut relâcher la poignée 7. Le dispositif est alors partiellement déployé dans la position de la figure 10a, le casier 2B reposant et fermant le casier de fond 2A.As soon as the uprights are unlocked, that is to say that the rod 6 is pulled and we began the traction of the upper rack 2A via the handle7, it is not necessarily necessary to keep pulled the rod 6. Sliding of the amounts is effected by continuing traction on the handle 7 until the rod meets the lower end holes 51B of the uprights 51; the ends 64 and 65 of the rod then automatically engage in the orifices 51B which are then facing the proximal orifices 50A of the lower uprights 50. The user can release the handle 7. The device is then partially deployed in the position of the figure 10a , the locker 2B resting and closing the bottom rack 2A.

Si l'utilisateur souhaite poursuivre le déploiement jusqu'à la position de la figure 5a afin d'accéder au casier de fond 2A, il tire à nouveau sur la tringle pour déverrouiller et tire de son autre main sur la poignée 7 pour poursuivre le coulissement des montants supérieurs 51 jusqu'à ce que les orifices 51B d'extrémité inférieure des montants supérieurs 51 se positionnent en regard des orifices 50B d'extrémité supérieure des montants inférieurs 50, les extrémités 64 et 65 s'engageant alors automatiquement dans lesdits orifices 51B et 50B, verrouillant alors le dispositif en position totalement déployée.If the user wishes to continue deployment to the position of the figure 5a in order to access the bottom rack 2A, it again pulls on the rod to unlock and pulls with its other hand on the handle 7 to continue sliding the upper uprights 51 until the lower end holes 51B of the upper uprights 51 are positioned opposite the upper end holes 50B of the lower uprights 50, the ends 64 and 65 then automatically engaging in said orifices 51B and 50B, then locking the device in fully deployed position.

Si l'utilisateur souhaite passer directement de la position compacte à la position totalement déployée, il doit maintenir la tringle tirée tout en tractant le casier supérieur 2D jusqu'à ce que les montants supérieurs 51 soient suffisamment levés pour que les orifices 51B d'extrémité inférieure (donc le casier 2B portant la tringle 6) aient dépassés les orifices proximaux 50A des montants inférieurs 50. Une fois les montants supérieurs 51 suffisamment montés, l'utilisateur peut relâcher la tringle 6, le coulissement se poursuivant par la traction de la poignée 7 jusqu'à ce que les orifices 51B d'extrémité inférieure des montants supérieurs 51 se positionnent en regard des orifices 50B d'extrémité supérieure des montants inférieurs 50.If the user wishes to move directly from the compact position to the fully extended position, he must keep the rod pulled while pulling the top rack 2D until the upper uprights 51 are sufficiently raised for the end holes 51B lower (thus the rack 2B carrying the rod 6) have exceeded the proximal orifices 50A of the lower uprights 50. Once the uprights 51 sufficiently mounted, the user can release the rod 6, the sliding continues by pulling the handle 7 until the lower end orifices 51B of the upper uprights 51 are positioned opposite the upper end orifices 50B of the lower uprights 50.

Pour ranger/replier le dispositif de rangement, l'utilisateur tire à nouveau sur la tringle 6, et pousse sur le casier supérieur 2D via la poignée 7. Dès que les extrémités 64 et 65 de la tringle 6 sont désengagées et que le coulissement vers le bas a débuté, il est possible de relâcher la tringle 6. En continuant d'appuyer de haut en bas via la poignée 7, la descente des casiers 2B à 2D se poursuit jusqu'à la position partiellement déployée. On tire à nouveau sur la tringle 6 tout en poussant sur le casier supérieur 2D pour poursuivre la descente des montants supérieurs 51 et parvenir à l'empilement de l'ensemble des casiers de la position compacte, avec le verrouillage du dispositif par l'engagement des extrémités 64 et 65 de la tringle dans les orifices proximaux 50A des montants inférieurs 50 et des orifices proximaux 51A des montants supérieurs 51 en regard.To store / fold the storage device, the user draws again on the rod 6, and pushes on the upper rack 2D via the handle 7. As soon as the ends 64 and 65 of the rod 6 are disengaged and the sliding towards the bottom has begun, it is possible to release the rod 6. Continuing to press up and down via the handle 7, the descent of the bins 2B to 2D continues to the partially deployed position. Pulling again on the rod 6 while pushing on the top rack 2D to continue the descent of the upper uprights 51 and achieve the stack of all the lockers of the compact position, with the locking of the device by the commitment ends 64 and 65 of the rod in the proximal orifices 50A of the lower uprights 50 and proximal orifices 51A of the upper uprights 51 opposite.

Si l'utilisateur ne souhaite pas passer par la position partiellement déployée et atteindre directement la position compacte, il maintient la tringle 6 tirée, jusqu'à ce que les orifices d'extrémité inférieure 51B des montants supérieurs 51 aient dépassés les orifices proximaux 50A des montants inférieurs 50.If the user does not wish to pass through the partially deployed position and reach directly the compact position, he keeps the rod 6 pulled, until the lower end holes 51B of the upper uprights 51 have exceeded the proximal orifices 50A of the lower amounts 50.

Le couvercle 80 peut alors être refermé. Le dispositif de rangement 1 est alors prêt si besoin à être transporté.The lid 80 can then be closed again. The storage device 1 is then ready if necessary to be transported.

Claims (14)

  1. A storage device (1) comprising a frame (3), rolling means (4) integral with the lower part of the frame, a plurality of storage containers (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D), two opposing telescopic uprights (5) integral with the frame and associated with the containers, locking means (6) that lock the uprights in at least the extended position, constituting locking means and designed to lock the device both in the extended position and in the retracted position, where the locking means (6) further constitute actuating means for locking and unlocking, characterised in that the locking/unlocking means (6) are placed outside the device and comprise a U-shaped mobile rod opposite elastic return means (60) that are displaced horizontally between an idle position and a pulled position and create strapping in the horizontal plane around a container (2B) in the idle position, where the rod comprises two opposing free ends (64, 65) intended to cooperate with the uprights by transversally engaging through them.
  2. A device according to claim 1, characterised in that the locking/unlocking means (6) can be actuated by pulling and releasing.
  3. A device according to any of the foregoing claims, characterised in that it comprises two pairs of opposing uprights, where each pair comprises a lower upright (50) fixed to the frame and an upper upright (51) that slides around the lower upright and is suitable for extending said lower upright, where the upper and lower uprights of each pair comprise openings designed to be placed opposite and to cooperate with the locking/unlocking means (6), particularly with each free end (64, 65) of the U-shaped rod.
  4. A device according to the foregoing claim, characterised in that
    - the lower upright (50) comprises at least:
    • a first opening (50A) placed in a plane just above the lower end container (2A) and
    • a second opening (50B) placed near the upper distal end of said upright, at the joint between the two uprights 50 and 51 in the fully extended position and the container (2B) bearing the locking means (6);
    - the upper upright (51) comprises at least:
    • a first opening (51A) placed at a distance from its upper distal end, just above the container (2C) and immediately below the upper end compartment (2D) and
    • a second opening (51B) placed at the lower end of said upper upright.
  5. A device according to the foregoing claim, characterised in that in the stacked position of the container (2B) located just above the lower end container (2A), the upper upright (51) of each pair is only lifted in part and its second opening (51B) placed at it lower end cooperates opposite the first opening (50A) of the lower upright (50).
  6. A device according to any of the foregoing claims, characterised in that the locking/unlocking means (6) are positioned and associated at the first container (2B) placed immediately above the lower end compartment (2A).
  7. A device according to any of the foregoing claims, characterised in that it comprises pairs of straps (9A, 9B) that join firstly the lower end compartment (2A) to the first compartment located immediately above (2B) and secondly the upper end container (2D) and the container located immediately below (2C).
  8. A device according to any of the foregoing claims, characterised in that it comprises means for grasping and assisting the extension (7) of the compartments, preferably consisting in a horizontal handle placed in the central part of the upper end compartment (2D).
  9. A device according to any of the foregoing claims, characterised in that the frame (3) and the rolling means (4) form a whole of the hand truck type.
  10. A device according to any of the foregoing characteristics, characterised in that it comprises shutting and closing means (8) for the upper end container (2D), particularly comprising a lid (80) preferably made of a wooden board in dimensions that exactly fit the surface of said upper end (2D) and a closing system (61) cooperating with the lid and the container, where the lid advantageously creates a work top and preferably has a non-slipping outer surface.
  11. A device according to any of the foregoing claims, characterised in that it comprises shutting and closing means (8) for the upper end container (2D), where said shutting and closing means (8) are associated with the frame and can pivot.
  12. A device according to any of the foregoing claims, characterised in that the lower end container (2A) has a larger volume than the others, preferably where said container has an additional removable container of the portable lamp type, occupying part of the volume and particularly held in the upper part of said container.
  13. A device according to any of the foregoing claims, characterised in that the lower end container (2A) comprises, on one of its outer surfaces, preferably the rear surface, one or more compartments for storing other tools, particularly long tools such as levels or saws.
  14. A device according to any of the foregoing claims, characterised in that the lower end container (2A) is made integral with the frame and fitted onto said frame, and preferably the front surface of the lower end container, which surface is opposite the rolling means, comprises a clearance to create a space in relation to the frame for placing a hand to grasp the device if needed to assist transport, for example while going up and down stairs or in and out of a vehicle.
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