FR2774661A1 - FOLDABLE CONTAINER FOR STORING OBJECTS SUCH AS AUTOMOBILE DOOR TRIM PANELS - Google Patents

FOLDABLE CONTAINER FOR STORING OBJECTS SUCH AS AUTOMOBILE DOOR TRIM PANELS Download PDF

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FR2774661A1
FR2774661A1 FR9801801A FR9801801A FR2774661A1 FR 2774661 A1 FR2774661 A1 FR 2774661A1 FR 9801801 A FR9801801 A FR 9801801A FR 9801801 A FR9801801 A FR 9801801A FR 2774661 A1 FR2774661 A1 FR 2774661A1
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Abstract

The invention concerns a container for storing objects, in particular flat objects, in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped comprising upper (10) and lower (11) walls separated by corner poles (2). The invention is characterised in that it is designed to be collapsible into a position wherein said walls (10, 11) remain stacked but are in the proximity of each other and it comprises means (5) for storing objects in the form of adjacent racks (51) suspended to the upper wall (10), made of a flexible and deformable material such that they do not prevent the container from collapsing and recover their position for housing objects when the latter is erected.

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CONTENEUR REPLIABLE POUR LE STOCKAGE D'OBJETS TELS QUE
DES PANNEAUX D'HABILLAGE DE PORTIERES D'AUTOMOBILES
La présente invention se rapporte à un conteneur repliable pour le stockage d'objets, notamment des objets plats.
FOLDABLE CONTAINER FOR STORING OBJECTS SUCH AS
AUTOMOBILE DOOR TRIM PANELS
The present invention relates to a collapsible container for the storage of objects, in particular flat objects.

Il est particulièrement mais non exclusivement adapté au stockage de panneaux d'habillage de portières d'automobiles. It is particularly but not exclusively suitable for the storage of trim panels for automobile doors.

Ces panneaux d'habillage intérieur sont le plus souvent fabriqués chez un sous-traitant, puis sont transportés dans des camions, jusqu'à l'usine de montage des véhicules. These interior trim panels are most often manufactured at a subcontractor, then transported in trucks to the vehicle assembly plant.

Il faut bien entendu que ce transport s'effectue dans de bonnes conditions sans que les panneaux s'entrechoquent, au risque qu'ils soient abîmés et mis au rebut. It is understood that this transport is carried out in good conditions without the panels colliding, at the risk that they are damaged and discarded.

Pour ce faire, il est connu d'utiliser des conteneurs de stockage en forme de parallélépipède rectangle. Ces conteneurs comportent des parois supérieure et inférieure, séparées par des poteaux d'angle. To do this, it is known to use storage containers in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. These containers have upper and lower walls, separated by corner posts.

Les faces verticales longitudinales et latérales du conteneur sont ouvertes. The vertical longitudinal and lateral faces of the container are open.

Son espace intérieur accueille des moyens de stockage des panneaux de portières, en forme de casiers verticaux contigus.L'ensemble affecte sensiblement l'aspect de dossiers suspendus de bureaux. Its interior space accommodates means of storing door panels, in the form of contiguous vertical lockers. The whole appreciably affects the appearance of suspended office files.

Les casiers sont ouverts latéralement et sont réalisés en une matière, par exemple en plastique, suffisamment résistante pour recevoir les panneaux et épaisse pour éviter tout dégât, dans l'hypothèse où deux panneaux rangés dans des casiers voisins viennent en contact l'un avec l'autre. The compartments are open laterally and are made of a material, for example plastic, strong enough to receive the panels and thick to avoid any damage, in the event that two panels stored in neighboring compartments come into contact with one another. 'other.

De tels conteneurs donnent entièrement satisfaction sur le plan du stockage. Such containers are entirely satisfactory in terms of storage.

Toutefois, ils sont très volumineux. Or, lorsqu'ils sont vidés de leurs panneaux à l'intérieur de l'usine de montagc, ils occupent inutilement de la place et du volume. However, they are very large. However, when they are emptied of their panels inside the montagc factory, they unnecessarily occupy space and volume.

Il en est de même à l'intérieur des camions qui ramènent ces conteneurs chez le sous-traitant. Le nombre de conteneurs vides dans un camion donné est obligatoirement le même que cclui de conteneurs pleins. On comprend aisément que cela vient grever sensiblement les coûts de transport. It is the same inside the trucks which bring these containers back to the subcontractor. The number of empty containers in a given truck is necessarily the same as that of full containers. It is easy to understand that this significantly increases the transport costs.

La présente invention a pour objectif de garder le bénéfice des moyens de stockage à casiers contigus tout en l'adaptant sur une structure de conteneur repliable. The present invention aims to keep the benefit of storage means with adjoining lockers while adapting it to a collapsible container structure.

Elle vise également à atteindre cet objectif à l'aide de moyens simples, peu coûteux, et ne demandant pas de personnel qualifié pour le maniement des conteneurs.  It also aims to achieve this objective using simple means, inexpensive, and not requiring qualified personnel to handle the containers.

L'invention concerne donc un conteneur pour le stockage d'objets, notamment des objets plats, qui a la forme d'un parallélépipède rectangle ct qui comporte des parois supérieure et inférieure séparées par des poteaux d'angle. The invention therefore relates to a container for the storage of objects, in particular flat objects, which has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped ct which has upper and lower walls separated by corner posts.

Il est remarquable par le fait qu'il est prévu repliable dans une position dans laquelle lesdites parois restent superposées mais sont au voisinagc l'une de l'autre et par le fait qu'il comporte des moyens de stockage d'objets en forme de casiers contigus suspendus à la paroi supérieure, réalisés dans une matière souple et déformable, de sorte qu'ils ne contrarient pas le repliement du conteneur et reprennent leur position de réception d'objets dès l'érection de celui-ci. It is remarkable by the fact that it is provided foldable in a position in which said walls remain superimposed but are in the vicinity of one another and by the fact that it comprises means for storing objects in the form of adjoining lockers suspended from the upper wall, made of a flexible and deformable material, so that they do not interfere with the folding of the container and resume their position for receiving objects as soon as it is erected.

Ainsi, la structure dc casiers contigus n'a pas à être démontée lors du repliement du conteneur. Elle se contente de s'escamoter sur elle-même. Lors de l'érection du conteneur, elle reprend d'elle-même sa position de réception d'objets. Thus, the structure of contiguous lockers does not have to be dismantled during the folding of the container. She just retracts on herself. When the container is erected, it resumes its position of receiving objects by itself.

Par ailleurs, les conteneurs repliés occupent la même surface au sol que les conteneurs érigés. Il est alors possible d'en superposer plusieurs les uns sur les autres. In addition, the folded containers occupy the same floor space as the erected containers. It is then possible to superimpose several on one another.

Par conséquent, pour un volume intérieur de camion donné, il est possible de stocker un nombre plus important de conteneurs vides que de conteneurs pleins. Consequently, for a given interior volume of the truck, it is possible to store a larger number of empty containers than full containers.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques avantageuses mais non limitatives de l'invention:
- lesdits poteaux sont, d'une part, articulés à leur extrémité inférieure par rapport à ladite paroi inférieure et, d'autre part, guidés en translation longitudinale, à leur extrémité supérieure, le long d'un côté de la paroi supérieure;
- ladite extrémité supérieure comporte un galet d'axe horizontal fou en rotation, qui est engagé dans un rail de guidage prévu le long du côté de la paroi supérieure;
- il comporte des moyens de verrouillage/deverrouillage des poteaux, qui s'étendent transversalement et coopèrent simultanément avec deux poteaux opposés;
- lesdits moyens de stockage en forme dc casiers contigus constituent un seul et même ensemble unitaire;
- ces casiers sont constitués d'une matière plastique
- le conteneur comporte au moins une bâche dc recouvrement d'au moins une de ses faces verticales.
According to other advantageous but non-limiting characteristics of the invention:
- Said posts are, on the one hand, articulated at their lower end relative to said lower wall and, on the other hand, guided in longitudinal translation, at their upper end, along one side of the upper wall;
- Said upper end comprises a roller of horizontal axis crazy in rotation, which is engaged in a guide rail provided along the side of the upper wall;
- It comprises means for locking / unlocking the posts, which extend transversely and cooperate simultaneously with two opposite posts;
- Said storage means in the form of contiguous lockers constitute a single unitary assembly;
- these compartments are made of plastic
- The container comprises at least one tarpaulin dc covering at least one of its vertical faces.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre d'un mode de réalisation préférentiel mais non limitatif. Cette description sera faite en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels:
- la figure 1 est une vue simplifiée, en perspective, d'un conteneur en position érigée;
- les figures 2 à 4 sont des vues de côté du conteneur dc la figure 1, rcspectivement en position érigée, en cours de repliement et en position repliée
- la figure 5 est une vue de détail des moyens de guidage des poteaux par rapport à la paroi supérieure du conteneur;
- la figure 6 est un schéma destiné à illustrer le mode de repliement des poteaux;
- la figure 7 est un schéma de face de l'ensemble des casiers de stockage, destiné à illustrcr la façon dont il est fixé au reste dc la structure du conteneur.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows of a preferred but non-limiting embodiment. This description will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
- Figure 1 is a simplified perspective view of a container in the erected position;
- Figures 2 to 4 are side views of the container of Figure 1, respectively in the erected position, during folding and in the folded position
- Figure 5 is a detail view of the guide means of the posts relative to the upper wall of the container;
- Figure 6 is a diagram intended to illustrate the method of folding the posts;
- Figure 7 is a front diagram of all of the storage racks, intended to illustrate how it is attached to the rest of the container structure.

Le conteneur repliable conformc à la présente invention et représenté en détails sur les figures annexées, a sensiblement la forme d'un parallélépipède rectangle. Il est construit de préférence en métal et comporte essentiellement des parois parallèles supérieure 10 et inférieure 11, séparées par quatre poteaux d'angle 2. Ces poteaux délimitent deux à deux d'une part, deux grandes faces verticales et longitudinales ouvertes 12, et d'autre part deux petites faces transversales et verticales, également ouvertes 13. The collapsible container according to the present invention and shown in detail in the appended figures, has substantially the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. It is preferably constructed of metal and essentially comprises upper parallel 10 and lower 11 walls, separated by four corner posts 2. These posts delimit two by two on the one hand, two large open vertical and longitudinal faces 12, and d on the other hand two small transverse and vertical faces, also open 13.

La paroi inférieure 11 présente une certaine épaisseur. Elle est par exemple formée de deux plaques métalliques parallèles et horizontales, entre lesquelles sont prévus à distance des plots d'écartement 110 qui laissent un passage pour les fourches d'un porte-charge, aussi bien dans le sens longitudinal que transversal. The lower wall 11 has a certain thickness. It is for example formed of two parallel and horizontal metal plates, between which are provided at a distance studs 110 which leave a passage for the forks of a load carrier, both in the longitudinal and transverse directions.

A chaque angle de ce "plancher" sont prévues des cornières métalliques qui présentent la référence numérique 3. At each corner of this "floor" are provided metal angles which have the reference numeral 3.

Ces cornières sont formées d'une aile verticale 31, approximativement en forme de triangle rectangle à sommet tronqué, qui s'étend parallèlement à la face transversale 13 du conteneur. L'angle droit du triangle coïncide avec l'angle inférieur de la face transversale. These angles are formed by a vertical wing 31, approximately in the shape of a right-angled triangle with a truncated top, which extends parallel to the transverse face 13 of the container. The right angle of the triangle coincides with the bottom angle of the transverse face.

La cornière comprend également deux autres ailes verticales parallèles 30 et 30' qui s'étendent perpendiculairement à l'aile 31. Elles délimitent avec cette dernière, en vue de dessus, une sorte de "U" dont l'ouverture est dirigée longitudinalement. Ceci signifie que les ouvertures correspondantes dc cornières situées d'un même côté longitudinal de la paroi 1 1 sont en regard l'une dc l'autre. The angle also includes two other parallel vertical wings 30 and 30 'which extend perpendicular to the wing 31. They define with the latter, in top view, a kind of "U" whose opening is directed longitudinally. This means that the corresponding openings dc angles located on the same longitudinal side of the wall 1 1 are facing one another.

Entrc ces ailes parallèles 30 et 30' sont articulés, à chaque angle du conteneur, des poteaux creux métalliques 2. On a donné la référence 4 à l'axe transversal et horizontal qui traverse les ailes 30 et 30' et qui matérialise l'articulation des poteaux par rapport aux cornières et à la base 11. Between these parallel wings 30 and 30 ′ are articulated, at each angle of the container, hollow metal posts 2. Reference 4 has been given to the transverse and horizontal axis which crosses the wings 30 and 30 ′ and which materializes the articulation posts in relation to the angles and the base 11.

Il est à noter que l'extrémité inférieure des poteaux, ainsi que l'axe d'articulation 4 associé, se situent à distance dc la face supérieure de la paroi 11.  It should be noted that the lower end of the posts, as well as the associated hinge pin 4, are located at a distance from the upper face of the wall 11.

Ainsi que cela est visible notamment aux figures 2 et 3, les poteaux 2 sont reliés deux à deux par un tube transversal horizontal 20. As can be seen in particular in FIGS. 2 and 3, the posts 2 are linked in pairs by a horizontal transverse tube 20.

La paroi supérieure 10 formant plafond est constituée d'un assemblage de profilés longitudinaux 102 et transversaux 103 qui définissent un cadrc qui, vu de dessus, forme un rectangle. The upper wall 10 forming the ceiling is made up of an assembly of longitudinal 102 and transverse 103 profiles which define a frame which, seen from above, forms a rectangle.

Ccttc paroi supérieure comporte également d'autres profilés transversaux, du même type que les profilés 103 précités, qui permettent de rigidifier l'ensemble. Ces profilés additionncls nc sont pas visibles à la figure 1 car la paroi est recouverte d'une bâche 6. Ccttc upper wall also includes other transverse profiles, of the same type as the aforementioned profiles 103, which allow to stiffen the assembly. These additional profiles are not visible in FIG. 1 because the wall is covered with a tarpaulin 6.

Conformément à l'invention, l'extrémité supérieure des poteaux 2 est guidée en translation longitudinale le long de ses bords 100 de la paroi supérieure matérialisés par les profilés précités 109.  According to the invention, the upper end of the posts 2 is guided in longitudinal translation along its edges 100 of the upper wall materialized by the aforementioned profiles 109.

Comme le montre particulièrement la figure 5, les profilés 102 présentent une ouverture latérale 101, dirigée vers l'extérieur du conteneur, qui s'étend horizontalement. Le profilé présente une section avec une partie arrière approximativement triangulaire et une partie avant rectangulaire. Cette forme permet de réceptionner dans le profilé à ses extrémités opposées, des disques d'amortissement 9 formant butées de fin de course. As shown particularly in Figure 5, the profiles 102 have a lateral opening 101, directed towards the outside of the container, which extends horizontally. The profile has a section with an approximately triangular rear part and a rectangular front part. This shape allows to receive in the profile at its opposite ends, damping discs 9 forming end-of-travel stops.

A l'intérieur de chacun des profilés 102 est engagé un galet 8 qui présente une partie de roulement interne 80 et une partie de roulement externe 81. Celles-ci sont séparées par une gorge intermédiaire qui est engagée dans l'ouverture 101. Le galet est prévu fou en rotation autour d'un axe horizontal et transversal 7 qui traverse l'extrémité supérieure du poteau associé 2. Inside each of the sections 102 is engaged a roller 8 which has an internal rolling part 80 and an external rolling part 81. These are separated by an intermediate groove which is engaged in the opening 101. The roller is provided idly in rotation about a horizontal and transverse axis 7 which crosses the upper end of the associated post 2.

On comprend alors, que dans la mesure où une paire associée de poteaux 2 a pivoté par rapport à la base 11 dans le sens de l'abaissement, Icurs extrémités supérieures se déplacent longitudinalement le long des profilés 102 de la paroi supérieure, par roulement des galets 8. It will then be understood that, insofar as an associated pair of posts 2 has pivoted relative to the base 11 in the lowering direction, the upper ends move longitudinally along the profiles 102 of the upper wall, by rolling the rollers 8.

Conformément à l'invention, le conteneur comporte des moyens de verrouillagc ct déverrouillage des poteaux 2, au niveau de leur extrémité inférieure. According to the invention, the container comprises means for locking and unlocking the posts 2, at their lower end.

Comme le montre la figure 6, l'aile interne 30' des cornières 3 présente une découpure axiale 300' qui débouche à son extrémité supérieure. As shown in Figure 6, the inner wing 30 'of the angles 3 has an axial cutout 300' which opens at its upper end.

De manière similairc, les faces internes en regard dc deux poteaux associés comportent une lumière longitudinale 21 dans Icsquels est engagée une barre transversale 99. Lorsque les poteaux sont en position verticale et plaqués contre les cornières, la barre 22 peut alors s'appuyer sur le fond de la découpure 300' des ailes 30' (position B).  Similarly, the internal faces opposite two associated posts have a longitudinal slot 21 in which a transverse bar 99 is engaged. When the posts are in the vertical position and pressed against the angles, the bar 22 can then rest on the bottom of the cut 300 'of the wings 30' (position B).

Lorsque l'on souhaite faire basculer les poteaux, il suffit d'actionner la barrc verticalement pour l'amener en partie supérieure des lumières 21 (position C). Elle se trouvc alors dégagée de la découpure 300' et les poteaux peuvent alors pivoter librement. When it is desired to tilt the posts, it suffices to actuate the bar vertically to bring it to the upper part of the lights 21 (position C). It is then released from the cutout 300 ′ and the posts can then pivot freely.

Dans l'hypothèse où l'on souhaite à nouveau remettre en place les poteaux cn position verticale, les ailes 30' comportent à cet cffet une partie courbe formant rampe qui permet de déplacer automatiquement la barre 22 pour lui faire occuper sa position initiale (position A). In the event that it is again desired to replace the posts in a vertical position, the wings 30 ′ have for this effect a curved part forming a ramp which makes it possible to automatically move the bar 22 to make it occupy its initial position (position AT).

On comprend donc que l'on pcut à la demande faire passer le conteneur d'une position érigée à une position repliéc. Dans ce dernier cas, les parois 10 ct 1 1 sont sensiblement parallèles l'une à l'autre mais s'étendent à proximité immédiate l'une de l'autre. L'épaisseur du conteneur ainsi replié est sensiblement égale à la hauteur des cornières 3. We therefore understand that we pcut on demand to move the container from an erected position to a folded position. In the latter case, the walls 10 ct 1 1 are substantially parallel to each other but extend in close proximity to one another. The thickness of the container thus folded back is substantially equal to the height of the angles 3.

Conformément à l'invention, le conteneur comporte des moyens de stockage d'objets en forme de casiers contigus 51, suspendus à la paroi supérieure 10 du conteneur. Ces moyens portent la référence numérique 5. According to the invention, the container comprises means for storing objects in the form of contiguous lockers 51, suspended from the upper wall 10 of the container. These means bear the numerical reference 5.

Il s'agit d'une structure réalisée dans une matière souple et déformable telle qu'une matière plastique. Celle-ci est bien entendu choisie de manière à être suffisamment résistante pour ne pas déchirer par les objets que les casiers 51 sont destinés à recevoir. It is a structure made of a flexible and deformable material such as plastic. This is of course chosen so as to be strong enough not to tear through the objects that the compartments 51 are intended to receive.

Dans la forme de réalisation illustrée sur les figures, les casiers 51 sont séparés par une simple cloison 50 et sont réparties en deux rangées superposées. Bicn entendu, dans une autre forme de réalisation possible, les casiers pourraient être moins nombreux car plus larges et répartis par une seule rangée. In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the compartments 51 are separated by a simple partition 50 and are distributed in two superimposed rows. Of course, in another possible embodiment, the lockers could be fewer since they are wider and distributed in a single row.

Comme le montre la figure 7, cette structure comporte une sénc dc boucles 52 qui sont attachées aux profilés transversaux, notamment 20 et 103, que prcsentent le conteneur. Ainsi, lors du repliement du conteneur, la présence des casiers ne contrarie pas la manoeuvre. Au contraire, comme le montre la figure 4, les casiers sc replient les uns sur les autres pour former une structure en accordéon qui n'occupe pratiquemcnt pas d' épaisseur.  As shown in Figure 7, this structure comprises a senc of loops 52 which are attached to the transverse profiles, in particular 20 and 103, which the container presents. Thus, during the folding of the container, the presence of the lockers does not interfere with the operation. On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 4, the compartments sc fold over one another to form an accordion structure which practically does not occupy any thickness.

Lorsquc le conteneur reprend sa position érigée, les casiers, du fait de leur suspension à la paroi supérieure 10, reprennent instantanément leur position de réception d'objets (voir figure 1 et 2).  When the container returns to its erected position, the racks, due to their suspension from the upper wall 10, instantly resume their position for receiving objects (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

Comme le montre notamment la figure 1 la mise en place et l'enlèvement d'objets sc fait transversalement dans le sens de la double flèche f.  As shown in particular in FIG. 1, the placement and removal of objects sc crosswise in the direction of the double arrow f.

Au besoin, lorsque le conteneur est rempli d'objets, les faces longitudinales et verticales pcuvent être recouvertes d'une bâche. When necessary, when the container is filled with objects, the longitudinal and vertical faces can be covered with a tarpaulin.

Il est bien entendu évident que le conteneur dc la présente invention n'cst pas exclusivement destiné au stockage de panneaux d'habillage de portières de voiturc. Il convient à tout objet pouvant être glissé dans un casier de rangement.  It is of course obvious that the container of the present invention is not exclusively intended for the storage of car door trim panels. It is suitable for any object that can be slipped into a storage locker.

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1. Conteneur pour le stockage d'objets, notamment des objets plats, qui a la forme d'un parallélépipède rectangle et qui comporte des parois supérieure (10) et inférieure (11) séparées par des poteaux d'angle (2), caractérisé par le fait qu'il est prévu repliable dans une position dans laquelle lesdits parois (10, 11) restent superposées mais sont au voisinage l'une de l'autre et par le fait qu'il comporte des moyens (5) de stockage d'objets en forme de casiers (51) contigus suspendus à la paroi supérieure (10), réalisés dans une matière souple et déformable, dc sortc qu'ils ne contrarient pas le repliement du conteneur et reprennent leur position de réception d'objets dès l'érection de celui-ci. 1. Container for the storage of objects, in particular flat objects, which has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped and which has upper (10) and lower (11) walls separated by corner posts (2), characterized by the fact that it is provided foldable in a position in which said walls (10, 11) remain superimposed but are in the vicinity of one another and by the fact that it comprises means (5) for storing contiguous racks (51) suspended from the upper wall (10), made of a flexible and deformable material, so that they do not interfere with the folding of the container and resume their position for receiving objects from the erection of it. REVENDICATIONS 2. Conteneur selon la revendication 1 caractérisé par le fait que lesdits poteaux (2) sont, d'une part, articulés à leur extrémité inférieure par rapport à ladite paroi inférieure (11) et, d'autre part, guidés en translation longitudinale, à leur extrémité supérieure, le long d'un côté (100) de la paroi supérieure (10). 2. Container according to Claim 1, characterized in that the said posts (2) are, on the one hand, articulated at their lower end relative to the said lower wall (11) and, on the other hand, guided in longitudinal translation, at their upper end, along one side (100) of the upper wall (10). 3. Conteneur selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que ladite extrémité supérieure comporte un galet (8) d'axe horizontal fou en rotation, qui est engagé dans un rail (102) de guidage prévu le long du côté (100) de la paroi supérieure (10). 3. Container according to claim 2, characterized in that said upper end comprises a roller (8) of horizontal axis idling in rotation, which is engaged in a guide rail (102) provided along the side (100) of the upper wall (10). 4. Conteneur selon les revendications 2 et 3, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte des moyens (21, 22) de verrouillage/déverrouillage des poteaux (2) qui s'étendent transversalement et coopèrent simultanément avec deux poteaux opposés (2). 4. Container according to claims 2 and 3, characterized in that it comprises means (21, 22) for locking / unlocking the posts (2) which extend transversely and cooperate simultaneously with two opposite posts (2). 5. Conteneur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits moyens de stockage (5) en forme de casiers (51) contigus constituent un seul et même ensemble unitaire. 5. Container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said storage means (5) in the form of contiguous lockers (51) constitute one and the same unitary assembly. 6. Conteneur selon la revendication 5, caractérisé par le fait que lesdits casiers (51) sont constitués d'une matière plastique. 6. Container according to claim 5, characterized in that said compartments (51) are made of a plastic material. 7. Conteneur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte au moins une bâche dc recouvrement d'au moins une dc ses faces verticales.  7. Container according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises at least one cover dc covering at least one dc its vertical faces.
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