EP4197931B1 - Open container for transporting and displaying goods - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to an open container which can be connected together with another, inverted, identical container to form a closed container.
- Containers are known from the prior art in which a container that is open at the top can be turned over and the container can be placed upside down on another identical container in order to obtain a single closed container.
- the two open containers are connected, for example, by clamps or the like.
- An open container is known whose side walls are designed in such a way that another identical container, when turned upside down, fits on top of the container in such a way that a closed, rectangular or cuboid-shaped container is formed.
- the open container has projections and recesses on the upper edges of the side walls, which fit into corresponding recesses and projections in the other container and prevent the two containers from slipping.
- containers such as DE 93 00 535 U1 are known not to have optimal stackability or to be unable to withstand large stacking loads.
- the side walls placed one above the other can slide sideways despite the interlocking projections and recesses. This means that one of the two containers can slide or dip into the other container and both containers can become jammed. This means that the container deforms sideways (outwards or inwards) when loaded from above and is no longer stable.
- the container of the DE 93 00 535 U1 a bridge that surrounds the side wall of the other container, but this only prevents sideways slipping in one direction (outwards and not inwards).
- the DE 11 24 421 B discloses an open container onto which an identical container can be placed upside down to form a common closed container.
- the elongated side walls of the container are each divided into two side wall sections which are laterally offset from one another. When the identical container is placed onto the open container, the two offset side wall sections can engage with one another and thus form a double side wall.
- the object of the disclosure is therefore to provide an open container which can be connected to another identical or at least compatible container to form a closed container and which has improved stackability and stability. Furthermore, the open container should be suitable for presenting goods.
- the present disclosure relates to an open container, in particular a plastic container, for transporting and presenting goods.
- the container has a base, a rear wall protruding from the base, two opposing side walls protruding from the base and a front wall provided with a cutout, which is opposite the rear wall.
- the open container can be completed/combined with another, identical container turned upside down to form a closed container.
- the side walls have at least three side wall sections, which are alternately offset from one another laterally or in the transverse direction of the wall and which are connected to one another by means of corresponding side wall sections of the identical container turned upside down, preferably over the entire height of the side wall sections or over the entire height of the side wall, and are plugged together.
- the at least three side wall sections are offset from one another in such a way that at least two of the side wall sections are offset the same distance laterally or in the transverse direction of the wall.
- the open container can therefore be assembled/connected to an identical container that is placed upside down on top of the container to form a common, closed container.
- a number of the side wall sections are offset inwards, towards the middle of the container.
- a number of the side wall sections are offset outwards.
- the offset side wall sections of the first and the other container engage with each other. The side wall sections thus overlap and form a double container wall.
- the open container has a number of advantages. Since the container is open, it is suitable for displaying goods. If two containers are connected to form the closed container, the closed container protects the goods in the container.
- the side wall sections that overlap each other give the closed container a high level of stability. Since the outer walls of the closed container are doubled by the overlapping side wall sections, the container is prevented from bulging.
- the container can be a folding container, so that the rear wall, front wall (if present) and the side walls are hinged to the floor and can be folded inwards or erected from the inside outwards. When erected, the rear wall, front wall (if present) and the side walls can be locked or secured together.
- V-shaped cuts are created between adjacent side wall sections, which allow a side view into the interior of the container or of the goods in the container.
- adjacent side wall sections that are laterally offset from one another can partially overlap in the longitudinal direction of the side wall, in particular in the area close to the floor, and form a reinforced section in the overlapping area.
- the container gains stability on its own, i.e. without a second container attached to it, since the container is reinforced in the overlapping area or has twice the wall thickness.
- those areas of the side wall sections can be reinforced where the side walls are hingedly connected to the floor.
- the side wall sections of the further container lie parallel to the side wall sections of the open container and the respective side wall sections form a double side wall. Since the side wall sections of the respective containers overlap over the entire height of the container, the respective side wall sections form a double/reinforced side wall.
- the double side wall gives the closed container a high level of stability. This effectively prevents the two containers from slipping against each other even under high loads.
- the double side wall also prevents the side walls from bulging under high loads.
- the side wall sections have a number of recesses or holes in at least one section of the side wall sections.
- the number of recesses reduces the weight of the container. This makes it easier to transport the container.
- the number of recesses also saves material. The container can therefore be produced more cost-effectively.
- the number of recesses in the side wall make it possible to look into the container. A user can look into the interior of the container through the recesses through the respective side wall sections. This makes the container suitable for presenting goods.
- the side wall sections with the number of recesses thus make it possible for the side wall sections are as high as the back or front wall of the container, but still allow a view from the outside into the interior of the container.
- the front wall of the container can also have a number of recesses.
- the recesses form a grid.
- the grid allows the side wall to have thin bars with large recesses/holes and still be stable.
- the grid shape of the side wall ensures that the side wall sections have the necessary stability and the recesses are still large enough to allow a view into the interior of the container.
- the recesses are arranged in a honeycomb shape. This arrangement of the recesses allows the side walls to have only filigree rods and still have a high level of stability.
- the filigree rods mean that the recesses are large, which leads to a good view of the interior of the container and low material consumption.
- the side wall sections that are offset towards the center of the container have the number of recesses, while the side wall sections offset outwards form a continuous side wall without recesses. That is, the side wall sections that have recesses or holes are arranged inside and the side wall sections that have no recesses are arranged outside.
- the outer side wall sections enclose the inner side wall sections.
- the rear wall of the container which has no recesses, encloses the front wall with the number of recesses. Since the outer side wall sections have no recesses, the closed container has no recesses on the outside. This provides a closed container with continuously closed outer sides. Continuously closed in this context means that the outer sides have no recesses or holes.
- the side wall sections adjacent to the rear wall and the rear wall together form a rear container wall section which extends over the entire height of the container.
- the front wall of the container is further inward and the rear container wall section is further outward and the rear container wall section of the further, upside-down container encompasses/encompasses the front wall, preferably over the entire height.
- fourth side wall sections which merge into the rear wall in an L-shaped manner and are positioned on the back of the container, enclose the front wall of the container.
- the fourth side wall sections lie against the rear wall and together with the rear wall form the rear container wall section.
- the rear container wall section is offset further outwards and the front wall further inwards.
- the container wall section and the front wall overlap over the entire height of the container.
- both front sides of the closed container are double-walled. This increases the stability of the closed container.
- the front sides and corner areas which are usually subject to greater loads, e.g. from impacts, are more stable and resilient due to the container wall sections that overlap or are double-walled over the entire height. Because the container wall sections and the rear or front wall enclose each other, the connected containers cannot slip sideways against each other.
- the front wall has recesses/holes.
- the recesses also save material and weight in the front wall. Since the front wall is enclosed by the container wall section together with the rear wall, the front wall points inwards in the closed container. As a result, the recesses are also arranged on the inside and the closed container is completely closed on the outside and without recesses.
- the upper edge of the side walls is designed such that the further container is stacked on the open container.
- the base of the upper container rests on both the upper edge of the rear wall and the upper edge of the side walls of the lower container.
- the goods in the lower container are protected from being damaged by the upper container because the upper container does not penetrate into the interior of the lower container.
- the container has a locking mechanism at the bottom which receives and fixes the upper edge of the lower container when two containers are stacked.
- the upper side wall section of the container when several containers are stacked on top of each other, the upper side wall section of the container can be inserted into an opening on the bottom of the other container.
- the upper side wall section can be secured in the opening on the bottom by a locking mechanism.
- the upper side wall section is inserted into the opening on the bottom just enough so that the upper container rests flat on the upper edges of the side wall and the rear wall.
- the locking mechanism prevents the containers from slipping or tipping over when stacked.
- side wall corner sections are positioned on the front side of the container.
- the side wall corner sections are attached to the (cut-out) front of the container.
- the side wall corner sections have the function of a corner column.
- the side wall corner sections are very stable. Due to the high rear wall on one side and the side wall corner sections on the other side of the container, the container is constructed almost symmetrically and is stable.
- the side wall corner sections are designed in such a way that the rear wall surrounds the side wall corner sections from the outside when plugged into one another. The rear wall therefore surrounds the side wall corner sections.
- the overlap of the rear wall and the side wall corner sections increases the stability of the closed container and prevents relative movement between the connected containers.
- the fourth side wall section merges into the rear wall in an L-shape.
- the fourth side wall section has a side that protrudes into the rear wall of the container. This increases the stability of the container wall section.
- the side that protrudes into the rear wall encloses the front wall of the other container.
- the L-shaped container wall section encloses the front wall and thus ensures additional stability of the closed container.
- Fig.1 shows a container 1 according to the disclosure in a first embodiment.
- the container 1 made of plastic has a base 2, two (long) side walls 4 and a (short) side wall or rear wall 6.
- a deeply cut-out front wall 8 of the container 1 is opposite the rear wall 6.
- the front wall 8 is low in one section so that goods in the container 1 are visible in front of the front wall 8.
- the front wall 8 is cut out in such a way that it is lowest in the middle and highest at the corners of the container 1. Since the container 1 does not have a lid, the container 1 is open at the top.
- the side walls 4, the rear wall 6 and the front wall 8 are designed to be foldable inwards and over one another.
- the side walls 4 are symmetrical to one another.
- Each side wall 4 is divided into several side wall sections 10, 12, 14 and 16. All side wall sections 10, 12, 14 and 16 are the same height.
- the side wall sections 10, 12, 14, 16 are just as high as the rear wall 6 and the highest section of the front wall 8.
- the front wall 8 and at least some of the side wall sections 10, 12, 14, 16 are not a continuous wall, but have a number of holes or recesses 20.
- These recesses 20 are preferably grid-shaped or honeycomb-shaped.
- side wall sections with the recesses 20 and side wall sections without recesses alternate.
- a first side wall section 10 is directly adjacent to the front wall 8.
- the first side wall section 10 is offset inwards.
- the first side wall section 10 is just as high as the highest section of the front wall 8.
- the first side wall section 10 is drawn around the corner or has an almost L-shape.
- the first side wall section 10 merges into the front wall 8. This results in side wall corner sections 11 on the front side of the container 1.
- a second side wall section 12 is arranged next to the first side wall section 10, but offset outwards in relation to it.
- the second side wall section 12 is just as high as the first side wall section 10.
- a third side wall section 14 is in turn arranged next to the second side wall section 12 and offset inwards relative to it. The third side wall section 14 is thus offset just as far inwards as the first side wall section 10.
- a fourth side wall section 16 is offset outwards in relation to the third side wall section 14. and thus offset just as far outwards as the second side wall section 12.
- the side wall sections are thus alternately offset inwards and outwards.
- the fourth side wall section 16 adjoins the rear wall 6 and is just as high as the latter.
- the fourth side wall section 16 merges into the rear wall 6 in an L-shape.
- the fourth side wall section 16 and the rear wall 6 together form a container wall section 18 as claimed.
- some of the side wall sections 10, 12, 14, 16 have the recesses 20. It is precisely the side wall sections 10, 14 that have the recesses 20 that are offset inwards.
- the side wall sections 12, 16 that are offset outwards, on the other hand have no recesses. Side wall sections with and without recesses 20 therefore alternate over the length of the container 1.
- the recesses 20 reduce the amount of material needed to produce the container 1.
- the reduced use of material reduces production costs and in particular the weight of the container.
- the recesses 20 allow a user to look into the interior of the container 1 from the outside through the side walls 4. Together with the lack of a lid, the container 1 is therefore suitable for presenting goods. Nevertheless, the goods in the container 1 are protected by the (partially grid-shaped) side walls 4.
- the side walls 4 are not continuous.
- the second and third side wall sections 12, 14 are trapezoidal.
- the first and fourth side wall sections have the shape of half a trapezoid. In the longitudinal direction of the container, the side wall becomes lower on a trapezoid flank, reaches a minimum at the transition between two side wall sections and then rises again at the trapezoid flank of the next side wall section.
- each side wall 4 is wave-shaped due to the four side wall sections 10, 12, 14, 16. The lower sections in the side walls 4 make it easier to see into the container 1 from the outside.
- the side walls 4, the rear wall 6 and the front wall 8 are each designed to be foldable.
- the rear wall 6 has a number of (folding) hinges 21.
- the The rear wall 6 can be folded inwards using the hinges 21 so that the rear wall 6 lies flat on the floor 2.
- the front wall 8 has corresponding hinges (not shown) which can also be folded inwards towards the floor 2.
- the side walls 4 can also be folded in.
- the side walls 4 have the folding hinges 23.
- the folding hinges 23 are preferably positioned in overlapping areas of the individual side wall sections 10, 12, 14, 16.
- the side walls 4 are reinforced in the overlapping areas. Since higher forces may act on the folding hinges 23 than on other sections of the side walls 4, it is advantageous to arrange the folding hinges 23 in the reinforced overlapping areas.
- the folding hinges 23 of the side walls 4 are at a greater distance from the floor 2 than the hinges 21 of the rear or front wall. As a result, the side walls come to rest over the rear wall 6 and the front wall 8 when folded over. The rear wall 6 and the front wall 8 lock into the corner areas of the side walls 4 when folded up.
- the side walls 4 have locking devices 25 at the ends for connecting the side walls 4 to the rear or front wall.
- Fig.2 shows how another (identical) container 101 is placed on the open container 1.
- the other container 101 is turned upside down and rotated by 180°.
- the side walls 4, 104 fit together in such a way that a closed container 201 is created.
- a fourth side wall section 116 together with a rear wall 106 of the container 101 encloses the front wall 8 of the container 1.
- the fourth side wall section 16 encloses the front wall 108.
- the side walls 4, 104 fit into one another in such a way that the offset side wall sections engage with one another.
- the respective side wall sections overlap over their entire height or over the entire height of the container 1.
- the first side wall section 10 is thus enclosed by the fourth side wall section 116.
- the inwardly offset third side wall section 114 slides next to the second side wall section 12 such that it is positioned within the second side wall section 12.
- the second side wall section 112 slides next to the third side wall section 14 such that the second side wall section 112 rests outside the third side wall section 14.
- the respective side wall sections 10, 12, 14, 16 engage with one another such that that the side wall sections 10, 14 with the recesses 20 are on the inside and the side wall sections 12, 16 without recesses are on the outside.
- the end walls 8, 108 with the recesses 20 are also enclosed by the continuous rear walls 6, 106 and the continuous fourth side wall sections 16, 116.
- the side walls 4 are offset several times and overlap or interlock with one another, the side walls 4 are protected against bulging outwards or constricting inwards. This means that even if a force acts on the container 1 and thus the side walls 4 from above and the edges of the side walls 4 were to slip against one another due to this force, the overlap of the side wall sections 10, 12, 14, 16 holds the side walls 4 together and prevents the side walls 4 from bending, bulging and/or jamming.
- the closed container 201 has a high level of stability. Since the side wall sections interlock with one another, the individual containers 1, 101 are secured against slipping relative to one another. In particular, the fact that the fourth side wall section 116 encompasses the front wall 8 over its entire height significantly increases the stability of the container 201.
- Fig.3 shows a side view of the two containers 1, 101 that are connected to each other. It can be clearly seen that all side wall sections 10, 12, 14, 16 have the same height. As a result, the side wall sections 10, 12, 14, 16 overlap over their maximum length and give the closed container 201 the greatest possible stability. The overlapping side wall sections 10, 12, 14, 16 each form double outer walls for the closed container 201.
- the side view also shows bulges on the side of the base 2 that is opposite the side walls 4. These bulges act as spacers 22 for stacked containers 1.
- Fig.4 shows the closed container 201.
- the two open containers 1, 1101 are connected to the closed container 201.
- the closed container 201 is used in particular for transporting goods in the container.
- the closed container 201 protects the goods inside from damage or Contamination. Since the side wall sections with the recesses 20 are located towards the interior of the container, the closed container 201 has continuous outer walls without holes or recesses.
- the closed container 201 is opened, i.e. the upper container 101 is removed and the lower container 1 forms an open container suitable for presenting goods.
- Fig.5 shows two closed containers 201 that are stacked on top of each other.
- many containers 201 can be transported easily and in a space-saving manner.
- the goods in the closed stacked containers 201 are protected by the containers.
- the stacked containers 201 can be stacked on a transport trolley as a means of transport, for example.
- the spacers 22 keep the containers 201 apart from each other. Furthermore, the spacers 22 engage with each other and thereby prevent the containers 201 from slipping against each other.
- Fig.6 shows an empty container 1 in which the side walls 4, the back wall 6 and the front wall 8 are folded inwards for easy transport.
- the two side walls 4 can be folded over the inward-folded back wall 6 and the front wall 8.
- the folded state of the container 1 is particularly suitable for returning an empty container 1.
- the empty container 1 can be reduced to a very low height and space can be saved.
- the reduced volume of the folded containers 1 saves transport and storage costs. It is obvious that folded containers 1 can also be stacked. This saves a lot of storage space.
- the container 1 is open to present goods, several open containers 1 can be stacked on top of each other.
- the upper container 101 rests on the upper edges of the side wall sections 10, 12, 14, 16, the rear wall 6 and the front wall 8.
- An upper section of the lower container 1 can dip into an opening on the bottom of the upper container 101.
- the container 101 also rests on the rear wall 6.
- the bottom of the container 101 preferably has a locking mechanism.
- the locking mechanism allows the upper section is fixed or secured in the opening on the bottom of the upper container 101.
- the locking mechanism allows several containers 1, 101 to be safely stacked on top of one another without the upper container 101 falling down. By stacking two open containers 1, 101, goods in both containers 1, 101 are visible. The goods in the lower container 1 are protected by the bottom of the upper container 101.
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Die vorliegende Offenbarung betrifft einen offenen Behälter, der zusammen mit einem weiteren, auf den Kopf gestellten, identischen Behälter zu einem geschlossenen Behälter verbunden werden kann.The present disclosure relates to an open container which can be connected together with another, inverted, identical container to form a closed container.
Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Behälter bekannt, bei denen man einen nach oben geöffneten Behälter umdrehen kann und den Behälter umgedreht auf einen weiteren identischen Behälter platzieren kann, um einen einzelnen geschlossenen Behälter zu erhalten. Die zwei offenen Behälter werden beispielsweise durch Klemmen oder ähnliches verbunden.Containers are known from the prior art in which a container that is open at the top can be turned over and the container can be placed upside down on another identical container in order to obtain a single closed container. The two open containers are connected, for example, by clamps or the like.
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Die Aufgabe der Offenbarung ist deshalb, einen offenen Behälter bereit zu stellen, der mit einem weiteren identischen oder zumindest kompatiblen Behälter zusammen zu einem geschlossenen Behälter verbunden werden kann und eine verbesserte Stapelbarkeit und Stabilität aufweist. Ferner soll sich der offene Behälter zur Präsentation von Waren eignen.The object of the disclosure is therefore to provide an open container which can be connected to another identical or at least compatible container to form a closed container and which has improved stackability and stability. Furthermore, the open container should be suitable for presenting goods.
Diese Aufgabe wird offenbarungsgemäß durch einen (oben) offenen Behälter mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Offenbarung sind Gegenstand der beigefügten Unteransprüche.According to the disclosure, this object is achieved by a container which is open (at the top) and has the features of
Die vorliegende Offenbarung betrifft einen offenen Behälter, insbesondere einen Kunststoffbehälter, zum Transport und zur Präsentation von Waren. Der Behälter weist einen Boden, eine vom Boden vorstehende Rückwand, zwei einander gegenüberliegende vom Boden vorstehende Seitenwände und eine mit einem Ausschnitt versehene Stirnwand auf, die der Rückwand gegenüberliegt. Der offene Behälter lässt sich mit einem weiteren, auf den Kopf gestellten, identischen Behälter zu einem geschlossenen Behälter vervollständigen/zusammensetzen. Die Seitenwände weisen zumindest drei Seitenwandabschnitte auf, die seitlich bzw. in Wandungsquerrichtung abwechselnd zueinander versetzt sind und sich mit entsprechenden Seitenwandabschnitten des auf den Kopf gestellten, identischen Behälters, vorzugsweise über die gesamte Höhe der Seitenwandabschnitte bzw. über die gesamte Höhe der Seitenwand, überlappen und zusammengesteckt werden. Die zumindest drei Seitenwandabschnitte sind derart zueinander versetzt, dass zumindest zwei der Seitenwandabschnitte seitlich bzw. in Wandungsquerrichtung gleich weit versetzt sind.The present disclosure relates to an open container, in particular a plastic container, for transporting and presenting goods. The container has a base, a rear wall protruding from the base, two opposing side walls protruding from the base and a front wall provided with a cutout, which is opposite the rear wall. The open container can be completed/combined with another, identical container turned upside down to form a closed container. The side walls have at least three side wall sections, which are alternately offset from one another laterally or in the transverse direction of the wall and which are connected to one another by means of corresponding side wall sections of the identical container turned upside down, preferably over the entire height of the side wall sections or over the entire height of the side wall, and are plugged together. The at least three side wall sections are offset from one another in such a way that at least two of the side wall sections are offset the same distance laterally or in the transverse direction of the wall.
Der offene Behälter kann also mit einem identischen Behälter, der umgedreht auf den Behälter aufgesetzt wird, zu einem gemeinsamen, geschlossenen Behälter zusammengesetzt/verbunden werden. Eine Anzahl der Seitenwandabschnitte ist nach innen, zur Behältermitte hin versetzt. Eine Anzahl der Seitenwandabschnitte ist nach außen versetzt. Die versetzten Seitenwandabschnitte des ersten und des anderen Behälters greifen ineinander ein. Somit überlappen sich die Seitenwandabschnitte und bilden eine doppelte Behälterwand.The open container can therefore be assembled/connected to an identical container that is placed upside down on top of the container to form a common, closed container. A number of the side wall sections are offset inwards, towards the middle of the container. A number of the side wall sections are offset outwards. The offset side wall sections of the first and the other container engage with each other. The side wall sections thus overlap and form a double container wall.
Der offene Behälter weist eine Reihe von Vorteilen auf. Da der Behälter offen ist, ist er für die Präsentation von Waren geeignet. Wenn zwei Behälter zu dem geschlossenen Behälter verbunden werden, dann schützt der geschlossenen Behälter die Ware im Behälter. Die Seitenwandabschnitte, die sich gegenseitig überlappen, geben dem geschlossenen Behälter eine hohe Stabilität. Da die Außenwände des geschlossenen Behälters durch die überlappenden Seitenwandabschnitte doppelt sind, wird ein Ausbeulen des Behälters verhindert.The open container has a number of advantages. Since the container is open, it is suitable for displaying goods. If two containers are connected to form the closed container, the closed container protects the goods in the container. The side wall sections that overlap each other give the closed container a high level of stability. Since the outer walls of the closed container are doubled by the overlapping side wall sections, the container is prevented from bulging.
Der Behälter kann ein Klappbehälter sein, so dass Rückwand, Stirnwand (falls vorhanden) und die Seitenwände mit dem Boden gelenkig verbunden sind und sich nach Innen klappen lassen bzw. von Innen nach Außen aufrichten lassen. Im aufgerichteten Zustand können sich Rückwand, Stirnwand (falls vorhanden) und die Seitenwände miteinander verriegeln oder arretieren lassen.The container can be a folding container, so that the rear wall, front wall (if present) and the side walls are hinged to the floor and can be folded inwards or erected from the inside outwards. When erected, the rear wall, front wall (if present) and the side walls can be locked or secured together.
Wenn die gleich hohen Seitenwandabschnitte trapezförmig ausgebildet sind, d.h. wenn sich die Seitenwandabschnitte vom Boden weg verjüngen, dann ergeben zwischen benachbarten Seitenwandabschnitten V-förmige Einschnitte, welche einen seitlichen Blick ins Innere des Behälters bzw. zur Ware im Behälter ermöglichen.If the side wall sections of equal height are trapezoidal, i.e. if the side wall sections taper away from the bottom, then V-shaped cuts are created between adjacent side wall sections, which allow a side view into the interior of the container or of the goods in the container.
Gemäß einem Aspekt der Offenbarung können sich benachbarte und zueinander seitlich versetzte Seitenwandabschnitte in Seitenwandlängsrichtung, insbesondere im bodennahen Bereich, teilweise überlappen und im Überlappungsbereich einen verstärkten Abschnitt ausbilden. Dadurch gewinnt der Behälter alleine, d.h. ohne einen darauf aufgesteckten zweiten Behälter an Stabilität, da der Behälter im Überlappungsbereich verstärkt ist bzw. die doppelte Wandstärke aufweist. Vorzugsweise können diejenigen Bereiche der Seitenwandabschnitte verstärkt sein, an denen die Seitenwände mit dem Boden gelenkig verbunden sind.According to one aspect of the disclosure, adjacent side wall sections that are laterally offset from one another can partially overlap in the longitudinal direction of the side wall, in particular in the area close to the floor, and form a reinforced section in the overlapping area. As a result, the container gains stability on its own, i.e. without a second container attached to it, since the container is reinforced in the overlapping area or has twice the wall thickness. Preferably, those areas of the side wall sections can be reinforced where the side walls are hingedly connected to the floor.
Nach einem weiteren optionalen Aspekt der Offenbarung liegen die Seitenwandabschnitte des weiteren Behälters beim Zusammenstecken der beiden Behälter parallel neben den Seitenwandabschnitten des offenen Behälters an und die jeweiligen Seitenwandabschnitte bilden eine doppelte Seitenwand. Da sich die Seitenwandabschnitte der jeweiligen Behälter auf der gesamten Höhe des Behälters überlappen, bilden die jeweiligen Seitenwandabschnitte eine doppelte/verstärkte Seitenwand. Durch die doppelte Seitenwand hat der geschlossene Behälter eine hohe Stabilität. Ein Abrutschen der beiden Behälter gegeneinander wird somit auch bei hohen Belastungen effektiv verhindert. Durch die doppelte Seitenwand wird auch ein Ausbeulen der Seitenwände bei hoher Belastung verhindert.According to a further optional aspect of the disclosure, when the two containers are put together, the side wall sections of the further container lie parallel to the side wall sections of the open container and the respective side wall sections form a double side wall. Since the side wall sections of the respective containers overlap over the entire height of the container, the respective side wall sections form a double/reinforced side wall. The double side wall gives the closed container a high level of stability. This effectively prevents the two containers from slipping against each other even under high loads. The double side wall also prevents the side walls from bulging under high loads.
Nach einem weiteren optionalen Aspekt der Offenbarung weisen zumindest manche der Seitenwandabschnitte in zumindest einem Abschnitt der Seitenwandabschnitte eine Anzahl an Aussparungen bzw. Löchern auf. Die Anzahl an Aussparungen verringert das Gewicht des Behälters. Dadurch kann der Behälter leichter transportiert werden. Durch die Anzahl an Aussparungen wird außerdem Material eingespart. Somit kann der Behälter kostengünstiger produziert werden. Zusätzlich ermöglichen die Anzahl an Aussparungen in der Seitenwand das Hineinschauen in den Behälter. Durch die Aussparungen kann ein Nutzer durch die jeweiligen Seitenwandabschnitte in das Innere des Behälters hineinschauen. Dadurch eignet sich der Behälter zum Präsentieren von Waren. Durch die Seitenwandabschnitte mit der Anzahl an Aussparungen wird somit ermöglicht, dass die Seitenwandabschnitte genauso hoch wie die Rückwand oder Stirnwand des Behälters sind, aber trotzdem einen Blick von außen ins Innere des Behälters ermöglichen.According to a further optional aspect of the disclosure, at least some of the side wall sections have a number of recesses or holes in at least one section of the side wall sections. The number of recesses reduces the weight of the container. This makes it easier to transport the container. The number of recesses also saves material. The container can therefore be produced more cost-effectively. In addition, the number of recesses in the side wall make it possible to look into the container. A user can look into the interior of the container through the recesses through the respective side wall sections. This makes the container suitable for presenting goods. The side wall sections with the number of recesses thus make it possible for the side wall sections are as high as the back or front wall of the container, but still allow a view from the outside into the interior of the container.
Die Stirnwand des Behälters kann ebenfalls eine Anzahl an Aussparungen aufweisen.The front wall of the container can also have a number of recesses.
Nach einem weiteren optionalen Aspekt der Offenbarung bilden die Aussparungen ein Gitter. Das Gitter ermöglicht, dass die Seitenwand dünnen Stäbe mit großen Aussparungen/Löchern aufweist und trotzdem stabil ist. Durch die Gitterform der Seitenwand wird sichergestellt, dass die Seitenwandabschnitte die nötige Stabilität aufweisen und die Aussparungen trotzdem groß genug sind, um einen Blick ins Innere des Behälters zu ermöglichen.According to another optional aspect of the disclosure, the recesses form a grid. The grid allows the side wall to have thin bars with large recesses/holes and still be stable. The grid shape of the side wall ensures that the side wall sections have the necessary stability and the recesses are still large enough to allow a view into the interior of the container.
Nach einem weiteren optionalen Aspekt der Offenbarung sind die Aussparungen wabenförmig angeordnet. Diese Anordnung der Aussparungen ermöglicht, dass die Seitenwände nur filigrane Stäbe aufweisen und trotzdem eine hohe Stabilität haben. Durch die filigranen Stäbe sind die Aussparungen groß, was zu einer guten Sicht in das Behälterinnere und einem geringen Materialverbrauch führt.According to a further optional aspect of the disclosure, the recesses are arranged in a honeycomb shape. This arrangement of the recesses allows the side walls to have only filigree rods and still have a high level of stability. The filigree rods mean that the recesses are large, which leads to a good view of the interior of the container and low material consumption.
Nach einem weiteren optionalen Aspekt der Offenbarung weisen die Seitenwandabschnitte, die zur Behältermitte hin versetzt sind, die Anzahl an Aussparungen auf, während die nach außen versetzten Seitenwandabschnitte eine durchgehende Seitenwand ohne Aussparungen bilden. D.h. die Seitenwandabschnitte, die Aussparungen bzw. Löcher aufweisen sind innen und die Seitenwandabschnitte, die keine Aussparungen aufweisen, sind außen angeordnet. Wenn zwei Behälter zu dem geschlossenen Behälter verbunden werden, umgreifen die äußeren Seitenwandabschnitte die inneren Seitenwandabschnitte. Genauso umgreift die Rückwand des Behälters, die keine Aussparungen aufweist, die Stirnwand mit der Anzahl an Aussparungen. Da die äußeren Seitenwandabschnitte keine Aussparungen aufweisen, hat der geschlossenen Behälter keine Aussparungen an der Außenseite. Damit wird ein geschlossener Behälter mit durchgängig geschlossenen Außenseiten bereitgestellt. Durchgängig geschlossen heißt in diesem Zusammenhang, dass die Außenseiten keine Aussparungen oder Löcher aufweisen.According to a further optional aspect of the disclosure, the side wall sections that are offset towards the center of the container have the number of recesses, while the side wall sections offset outwards form a continuous side wall without recesses. That is, the side wall sections that have recesses or holes are arranged inside and the side wall sections that have no recesses are arranged outside. When two containers are connected to form the closed container, the outer side wall sections enclose the inner side wall sections. Likewise, the rear wall of the container, which has no recesses, encloses the front wall with the number of recesses. Since the outer side wall sections have no recesses, the closed container has no recesses on the outside. This provides a closed container with continuously closed outer sides. Continuously closed in this context means that the outer sides have no recesses or holes.
Nach einem weiteren optionalen Aspekt der Offenbarung bilden die an die Rückwand angrenzenden Seitenwandabschnitte und die Rückwand zusammen einen rückseitigen Behälterwandabschnitt, der sich über die gesamte Höhe des Behälters erstreckt. Die Stirnwand des Behälters liegt weiter innen und der rückseitige Behälterwandabschnitt weiter außen und der rückseitige Behälterwandabschnitt des weiteren, auf den Kopf gestellten Behälters umfasst/umgreift die Stirnwand, vorzugsweise über die gesamte Höhe.According to a further optional aspect of the disclosure, the side wall sections adjacent to the rear wall and the rear wall together form a rear container wall section which extends over the entire height of the container. The front wall of the container is further inward and the rear container wall section is further outward and the rear container wall section of the further, upside-down container encompasses/encompasses the front wall, preferably over the entire height.
In anderen Worten ausgedrückt umgreifen vierte Seitenwandabschnitte, die L-förmigen in die Rückwand übergehen und auf der Rückseite des Behälters positioniert sind, die Stirnwand des Behälters. Die vierten Seitenwandabschnitte liegen an der Rückwand an und bilden zusammen mit der Rückwand den rückseitigen Behälterwandabschnitt. Dazu ist der rückseitige Behälterwandabschnitt weiter nach außen und die Stirnwand weiter nach innen versetzt. Der Behälterwandabschnitt und die Stirnwand überlappen sich über die gesamte Höhe des Behälters. Dadurch sind beide Stirnseiten des geschlossenen Behälters doppelwandig ausgeführt. Das erhöht die Stabilität des geschlossenen Behälters. Die Stirnseiten und Eckbereiche, welche meist höheren Belastungen, z.B. durch Stöße, unterliegen, sind durch die über die gesamte Höhe überlappenden bzw. doppelwandige Behälterwandabschnitte stabiler und widerstandsfähiger. Durch das gegenseitige Umgreifen der Behälterwandabschnitte und der Rück- bzw. der Stirnwand können die verbundenen Behälter auch nicht gegeneinander seitlich verrutschen.In other words, fourth side wall sections, which merge into the rear wall in an L-shaped manner and are positioned on the back of the container, enclose the front wall of the container. The fourth side wall sections lie against the rear wall and together with the rear wall form the rear container wall section. For this purpose, the rear container wall section is offset further outwards and the front wall further inwards. The container wall section and the front wall overlap over the entire height of the container. As a result, both front sides of the closed container are double-walled. This increases the stability of the closed container. The front sides and corner areas, which are usually subject to greater loads, e.g. from impacts, are more stable and resilient due to the container wall sections that overlap or are double-walled over the entire height. Because the container wall sections and the rear or front wall enclose each other, the connected containers cannot slip sideways against each other.
Nach einem weiteren optionalen Aspekt der Offenbarung weist die Stirnwand Aussparungen/Löcher auf. Durch die Aussparungen wird auch bei der Stirnwand Material und Gewicht gespart. Da die Stirnwand von dem Behälterwandabschnitt mitsamt der Rückwand umfasst wird, zeigt die Stirnwand bei dem geschlossenen Behälter nach innen. Dadurch sind auch die Aussparungen innen angeordnet und der geschlossenen Behälter ist an der Außenseite durchgängig geschlossen und ohne Aussparungen.According to a further optional aspect of the disclosure, the front wall has recesses/holes. The recesses also save material and weight in the front wall. Since the front wall is enclosed by the container wall section together with the rear wall, the front wall points inwards in the closed container. As a result, the recesses are also arranged on the inside and the closed container is completely closed on the outside and without recesses.
Nach einem weiteren optionalen Aspekt der Offenbarung ist der obere Rand der Seitenwände derart ausgebildet, dass der weitere Behälter auf dem offenen Behälter gestapelt wird. Dabei liegt der Boden des oberen Behälters sowohl auf dem oberen Rand der Rückwand, als auch auf dem oberen Rand der Seitenwände des unteren Behälters auf. Die Ware in dem unteren Behälter ist davor geschützt, von dem oberen Behälter beschädigt zu werden, da der obere Behälter nicht in den Innenraum des unteren Behälters eindringt. Durch das Stapeln von offenen Behältern kann Ware platzsparend präsentiert werden.According to a further optional aspect of the disclosure, the upper edge of the side walls is designed such that the further container is stacked on the open container. The base of the upper container rests on both the upper edge of the rear wall and the upper edge of the side walls of the lower container. The goods in the lower container are protected from being damaged by the upper container because the upper container does not penetrate into the interior of the lower container. By stacking open containers, goods can be presented in a space-saving manner.
Nach einem weiteren optionalen Aspekt der Offenbarung weist der Behälter am Boden eine Verriegelung auf, die den oberen Rand des unteren Behälters beim Stapeln zweier Behälter aufnimmt und fixiert.According to a further optional aspect of the disclosure, the container has a locking mechanism at the bottom which receives and fixes the upper edge of the lower container when two containers are stacked.
Anders ausgedrückt kann der obere Seitenwandabschnitt des Behälters beim Aufeinanderstapeln mehrerer Behälter in eine bodenunterseitige Öffnung des weiteren Behälters eintauchen. Der obere Seitenwandabschnitt kann in der bodenunterseitigen Öffnung durch eine Arretierung festgestellt werden. Dabei taucht der obere Seitenwandabschnitt genau so tief in die bodenunterseitige Öffnung ein, dass der obere Behälter eben auf den oberen Rändern von der Seitenwand und der Rückwand aufliegt. Durch die Arretierung wird verhindert, dass die Behälter beim Stapeln verrutschen oder umkippen.In other words, when several containers are stacked on top of each other, the upper side wall section of the container can be inserted into an opening on the bottom of the other container. The upper side wall section can be secured in the opening on the bottom by a locking mechanism. The upper side wall section is inserted into the opening on the bottom just enough so that the upper container rests flat on the upper edges of the side wall and the rear wall. The locking mechanism prevents the containers from slipping or tipping over when stacked.
Nach einem weiteren optionalen Aspekt der Offenbarung sind Seitenwandeckabschnitte an der Stirnseite des Behälters positioniert. Anders ausgedrückt sind die Seitenwandeckabschnitte an der (ausgeschnittenen) Vorderseite des Behälters angebracht. Dabei haben die Seitenwandeckabschnitte im weitesten Sinne die Funktion einer Ecksäule. Die Seitenwandeckabschnitte weisen eine hohe Stabilität auf. Durch die hohe Rückwand auf der einen Seite und den Seitenwandeckabschnitten auf der anderen Seite des Behälters ist der Behälter annähernd symmetrisch aufgebaut und stabil. Die Seitenwandeckabschnitte sind derart ausgebildet, das die Rückwand beim Ineinanderstecken die Seitenwandeckabschnitte von außen umgreift. Die Rückwand umgreift also die Seitenwandeckabschnitte. Die Überlappung der Rückwand und der Seitenwandeckabschnitte erhöht die Stabilität des geschlossenen Behälters und verhindert eine Relativbewegung zwischen den verbundenen Behältern.According to a further optional aspect of the disclosure, side wall corner sections are positioned on the front side of the container. In other words, the side wall corner sections are attached to the (cut-out) front of the container. In the broadest sense, the side wall corner sections have the function of a corner column. The side wall corner sections are very stable. Due to the high rear wall on one side and the side wall corner sections on the other side of the container, the container is constructed almost symmetrically and is stable. The side wall corner sections are designed in such a way that the rear wall surrounds the side wall corner sections from the outside when plugged into one another. The rear wall therefore surrounds the side wall corner sections. The overlap of the rear wall and the side wall corner sections increases the stability of the closed container and prevents relative movement between the connected containers.
Nach einem weiteren optionalen Aspekt der Offenbarung geht der vierte Seitenwandabschnitt L-förmig in die Rückwand über. Das heißt, der vierte Seitenwandabschnitt weist eine Seite auf, die in die Rückwand des Behälters vorsteht. Das erhöht die Stabilität des Behälterwandabschnitts. Beim Ineinanderstecken der Behälter umgreift die Seite, die in die Rückwand vorsteht, die Stirnwand des anderen Behälters. Der L-förmige Behälterwandabschnitt umfasst die Stirnwand und sorgen so für zusätzliche Stabilität des geschlossenen Behälters.According to a further optional aspect of the disclosure, the fourth side wall section merges into the rear wall in an L-shape. This means that the fourth side wall section has a side that protrudes into the rear wall of the container. This increases the stability of the container wall section. When the containers are inserted into one another, the side that protrudes into the rear wall encloses the front wall of the other container. The L-shaped container wall section encloses the front wall and thus ensures additional stability of the closed container.
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Fig. 1 zeigt eine isometrische Darstellung eines offenbarungsgemäßen offenen Behälters;Fig.1 shows an isometric view of an open container according to the disclosure; -
Fig. 2 zeigt eine isometrische Darstellung zweier offenbarungsgemäßer Behälter, die miteinander verbunden werden;Fig.2 shows an isometric view of two containers according to the disclosure being connected to each other; -
Fig. 3 zeigt eine Seitenansicht der zwei offenbarungsgemäßen Behälter, die miteinander verbunden werden;Fig.3 shows a side view of the two containers according to the disclosure which are connected to each other; -
Fig. 4 zeigt eine isometrische Darstellung zweier offenbarungsgemäßer Behälter, die derart verbunden sind, dass sie einen geschlossenen Behälter formen;Fig.4 shows an isometric view of two containers according to the disclosure connected to form a closed container; -
Fig. 5 zeigt zwei geschlossene Behälter, die aufeinandergestapelt sind;Fig.5 shows two closed containers stacked on top of each other; -
Fig. 6 zeigt einen zusammen geklappten Behälter; undFig.6 shows a folded container; and -
Fig. 7 zeigt zwei offene offenbarungsgemäße Behälter, die aufeinandergestapelt sind.Fig.7 shows two open revelation containers stacked on top of each other.
Ein erster Seitenwandabschnitt 10 grenzt direkt an der Stirnwand 8 an. Der erste Seitenwandabschnitt 10 ist nach innen versetzt. Der erste Seitenwandabschnitt 10 ist genauso hoch, wie der höchste Abschnitt der Stirnwand 8. Der erste Seitenwandabschnitt 10 ist um die Ecke gezogen, bzw. hat annähernd eine L-Form. Dabei geht der erste Seitenwandabschnitt 10 in die Stirnwand 8 über. Dadurch ergeben sich an der Stirnseite des Behälters 1 Seitenwandeckabschnitte 11. Ein zweiter Seitenwandabschnitt 12 ist neben dem ersten Seitenwandabschnitt 10 angeordnet, aber im Vergleich zu diesem nach außen versetzt. Der zweite Seitenwandabschnitt 12 ist genauso hoch wie der erste Seitenwandabschnitt 10. Ein dritter Seitenwandabschnitt 14 ist wiederum neben dem zweiten Seitenwandabschnitt 12 angeordnet und relativ zu diesem nach innen versetzt. Damit ist der dritte Seitenwandabschnitt 14 genauso weit nach innen versetzt wie der erste Seitenwandabschnitt 10. Ein vierter Seitenwandabschnitt 16 ist bezüglich des dritten Seitenwandabschnitts 14 nach außen und damit genauso weit nach außen versetzt wie der zweite Seitenwandabschnitt 12. Damit sind die Seitenwandabschnitte abwechselnd nach innen bzw. nach außen versetzt. Der vierte Seitenwandabschnitt 16 grenzt an die Rückwand 6 an und ist genauso hoch wie diese. Dabei geht der vierte Seitenwandabschnitt 16 L-förmig in die Rückwand 6 über. Der vierte Seitenwandabschnitt 16 und die Rückwand 6 bilden zusammen einen anspruchsgemäßen Behälterwandabschnitt 18. Wie vorstehend erläutert, weisen manche der Seitenwandabschnitte 10, 12, 14, 16 die Aussparungen 20 auf. Dabei weisen genau die Seitenwandabschnitte 10, 14 die Aussparungen 20 auf, die nach innen versetzt sind. Die Seitenwandabschnitte 12, 16, die nach außen versetzt sind, weisen dagegen keine Aussparungen auf. Damit wechseln sich Seitenwandabschnitte mit und solche ohne Aussparungen 20 über die Länge des Behälters 1 ab.A first
Die Aussparungen 20 verringern das Material, das benötigt wird, um den Behälter 1 herzustellen. Durch den verringerten Materialverbrauch werden Herstellungskosten und besonders das Gewicht des Behälters reduziert. Ferner ermöglichen die Aussparungen 20 einem Benutzer von außen durch die Seitenwände 4 in das Innere des Behälters 1 zu schauen. Zusammen mit dem fehlenden Deckel eignet sich der Behälter 1 somit zur Präsentation von Waren. Trotzdem ist die Ware in dem Behälter 1 durch die (teilweise gitterförmigen) Seitenwände 4 geschützt.The
Die Seitenwände 4 sind nicht durchgängig. Der zweite und der dritte Seitenwandabschnitt 12, 14 sind trapezförmig. Der erste und der vierte Seitenwandabschnitt haben die Form eines halben Trapezes. In Längsrichtung des Behälters wird die Seitenwand an einer Trapezflanke niedriger, erreicht ein Minimum beim Übergang zwischen zwei Seitenwandabschnitten und steigt dann wieder bei der Trapezflanke des nächsten Seitenwandabschnitts. Insgesamt ist jede Seitenwand 4 durch die vier Seitenwandabschnitten 10, 12, 14, 16 wellenförmig ausgebildet. Durch die niedrigeren Abschnitte in den Seitenwänden 4 kann man besser von außen in den Behälter 1 hineinschauen.The
Die Seitenwände 4, die Rückwand 6 und die Stirnwand 8 sind jeweils klappbar ausgeführt. Die Rückwand 6 weist dazu eine Anzahl an (Klapp-)Scharnieren 21 auf. Die Rückwand 6 kann mithilfe der Scharniere 21 derart nach innen geklappt werden, dass die Rückwand 6 flach auf dem Boden 2 anliegt. Die Stirnwand 8 weist entsprechende Scharniere (nicht gezeigt) auf, die ebenfalls nach innen zum Boden 2 hin geklappt werden können. Die Seitenwände 4 können ebenfalls eingeklappt werden. Dazu weisen die Seitenwände 4 die Klappscharniere 23 auf. Die Klappscharniere 23 sind vorzugsweise in Überlappungsbereichen der einzelnen Seitenwandabschnitte 10, 12, 14, 16 positioniert. In den Überlappungsbereichen sind die Seitenwände 4 verstärkt. Da auf die Klappscharniere 23 gegebenenfalls höhere Kräfte einwirken, als auf andere Abschnitte der Seitenwände 4, ist es vorteilhaft die Klappscharniere 23 in den verstärkten Überlappungsbereichen anzuordnen. Die Klappscharniere 23 der Seitenwände 4 weisen einen größeren Abstand zum Boden 2 auf als die Scharniere 21 der Rück- bzw. Stirnwand. Dadurch kommen die Seitenwände beim Umklappen über der Rückwand 6 und der Stirnwand 8 zum Liegen. Die Rückwand 6 und die Stirnwand 8 rasten beim Hochklappen in den Eckbereichen der Seitenwände 4 ein. Dazu weisen die Seitenwände 4 an den Enden Rastvorrichtungen 25 zum Verbinden der Seitenwände 4 mit der Rück- bzw. Stirnwand auf.The
Da die Seitenwände 4 mehrfach versetzt sind und einander überlappen bzw. ineinandergreifen, sind die Seitenwände 4 gegen ein Ausbauchen nach Außen oder Einschnüren nach Innen geschützt. D.h. auch wenn eine Kraft von oben auf den Behälter 1 und damit die Seitenwände 4 wirkt und die Ränder der Seitenwände 4 aufgrund dieser Kraft gegeneinander verrutschen würden, hält die Überlappung der Seitenwandabschnitte 10, 12, 14, 16 die Seitenwände 4 zusammen und verhindert ein Abknicken, Ausbeulen und/ oder Verklemmen der Seitenwände 4. Durch das Umgreifen der Rückwand 106 und des vierten Seitenwandabschnitts 116 um die Stirnwand 8 mit dem ersten Seitenwandabschnitt 10 hat der geschlossenen Behälter 201 eine hohe Stabilität. Da die Seitenwandabschnitte ineinandergreifen, sind die einzelnen Behälter 1, 101 gegen Verrutschen relativ zueinander gesichert. Besonders die Tatsache, dass der vierte Seitenwandabschnitt 116 die Stirnwand 8 über die gesamte Höhe umgreift, erhöht die Stabilität des Behälters 201 deutlich.Since the
Wenn der Behälter 1 offen ist, um Ware zu präsentieren, können auch mehrere offene Behälter 1 übereinandergestapelt werden. Das ist in
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- An open container (1), in particular a plastic container, for transporting and displaying goods, comprising:a bottom (2),a rear wall (6) protruding from the bottom (2),two opposite side walls (4) protruding from the bottom (2), anda front wall (8) provided with a cutout or a completely open front side,wherein the open container (1) can be completed with a further identical container (101) turned upside down to form a closed container (201), andcharacterized in thatthe side walls (4) have at least three, in particular trapezoidal or crenelation-shaped, side wall portions (10, 12, 14, 16) which are alternatingly offset to each other laterally or in the transverse direction of the wall, so that at least two of the side wall portions (10, 12, 14, 16) are offset by the same distance laterally or in the transverse direction of the wall, and can be plugged together with corresponding side wall portions (110, 112, 114, 116) of the identical, upside-down container (101) in such a way that the side wall portions overlap over the entire height of the side wall portions.
- The open container (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the side walls (4), the rear wall (6) and/or the front wall (8) are hingedly connected to each other with the bottom (6) in at least one region.
- The open container (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the adjacent and laterally offset side wall portions (10, 12, 14, 16) partially overlap in the longitudinal direction of the side wall, in particular in the region close to the bottom, preferably, in the region where the side wall (4) and the bottom (6) are hingedly connected to each other, and configure a reinforced portion in the overlap region.4.
- The open container (1) according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the side wall portions (110, 112, 114, 116) of the further container (101) lie parallel next to the at least three side wall portions (10, 12, 14, 16) of the open container (1) when the two containers (1, 101) are fitted together, and the respective side wall portions (10, 12, 14, 16, 110, 112, 114, 116) form a double side wall (4).
- The open container (1) according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that at least some of the side wall portions (10, 12, 14, 16) have a number of recesses (20) in at least a portion of the side wall portions (10, 12, 14, 16).
- The open container (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the number of recesses (20) form a honeycomb-shaped grid.
- The open container (1) according to one of the claims 5 or 6, characterized in that at least two side wall portions (10, 14) that are offset toward the center of the container have the number of recesses (20), while the side wall portions (12, 16) that are offset toward the outside form a continuous side wall without recesses.
- The open container (1) according to one of the claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the front wall (8) also comprises the number of recesses.
- The open container (1) according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterized in that side wall portions (16) adjacent to the rear wall (6) and the rear wall (6) together form a rear-side container wall portion (11) extending over the entire height of the container (1), and the front wall (8) lies further inward and the rear-side container wall portion (11) lies further outward, and the rear-side container wall portion (11) of the further upside-down container (101) embraces the front wall (8), preferably over the entire height.
- The open container (1) according to one of the claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a fourth side wall portion (16) merges into the rear wall (6) in an L-shape.
- The open container (1) according to one of the claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the upper rim of the side walls (4) is configured such that the further container (101) is stacked on the open container (1).
- The open container (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that the container (101) has a latch at the bottom (2) that receives and secures the upper rim of the lower container (1) when stacking two containers (1, 101).
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