BR102017012169A2 - TRANSPORTATION CONTAINER - Google Patents

Abstract

shipping container. The present invention relates to a transport container (1) provided with a stacked arrangement of plastic-formed containers, wherein the containers (2, 3) are formed with a container base and a peripheral container wall (17). wherein the base of the container (9) is thus configured to cover a total area of a transport pallet (4a, 4b) or a section thereof, the peripheral walls of the container (17) are formed with a vertical wall and reinforcements disposed therein, containers (2, 3) are releasably assembled from container components having two side container components, wherein adjacent container components disposed together in an interlocking and / or snap-fit in the region of the container walls (17) and the base of the container (9), and containers arranged directly on top of each other are hinged together along a long side of the container so that and an upper container (2) may be moved between an initial position at which the upper container (2) is arranged to close the upper container opening of a container (3) which is disposed directly below it, and a position of upward movement in which the upper container (2) has been swung upwards on an oscillating axis of the hinged connection such that the opening of the upper container (3) of the container directly disposed below it is opened.

Description

Report of the Invention Patent for "TRANSPORT CONTAINER".

The present invention relates to a shipping container having a stacked container arrangement formed of plastic.

Background Carrying containers for products of various types and small parts are known in a variety of different embodiments. As an example, DE 19 42 864 describes a shipping container for products of any type with a forklift truck medium, in which the shipping container is formed of individual parts that can be assembled in different shapes depending on what is required, for example, to form pallets with stacked columns on which more pallets and containers may be placed, or to form single stacked containers or multiple stacks with sidewalls that can be removed so that they can be loaded and unloaded from the side, wherein the containers can be closed by inserting a sidewall.

[003] A transportable container that can be assembled is also known from DE 10 2014 105 871 A1. The shipping container size can be adjusted to change your shipping volume.

DE 40 37 696 A1 describes a modular container system formed of modular elements that are combined with one another in which specific dimensions are identical so that they can be combined to produce different containers. Summary The object of the invention is to provide a transport container with a stacked arrangement of containers that are formed of plastic, which is versatile and for which loading and unloading are as simple as possible.

The object is solved by means of a transport container with a stacked container arrangement formed of plastic according to independent claim 1. The embodiments form the subject matter of the dependent claims.

In one aspect, a shipping container is provided with a stacked container arrangement formed of plastic, in which the containers are formed with a container base and a peripheral container wall, wherein the container base is configured to thus cover a total area of a transport pallet or a section of it. The peripheral walls of the container are formed with a vertical wall and reinforcements disposed therein. Containers are releasably assembled from container components that have two lateral container components, wherein the adjacent container components are connected together in an interlocking and / or snap-fit manner in the wall region. container and at the base of the container. Containers disposed directly on top of each other are hinged together along a long side of the container so that an upper container can be moved between an initial position in which the upper container is arranged in a manner such as to close the opening of the container. top of a container that is disposed directly below it, and an upward-moving position in which the upper container has been swung upward about an oscillating axis of the hinged connection, so that the opening of the upper container of the container that is disposed directly below of him be open.

[008] In the stacked arrangement of containers, containers arranged directly on top of each other, which in general can also be called boxes, are placed on top in a shape that is at least partially interlocked. Thus, in one embodiment, in the base region of the upper container, projections that can run continuously or discontinuously around the outer periphery fit into an interlocking form in associated sections in the lower container, for example, in the region of an upper peripheral rim. from the lower container. Positioning or storage elements for the upper container may be formed with projections in the base region when it is disposed in a storage area, for example on a floor.

Containers or parts of the container may be produced as injection molded components, where recycled plastic may be used in connection therewith.

The upper container may be locked in the upward position by means of a locking device. Locking at least in the upward position can be performed by ensuring that the upper container engages in the upward position. In this regard, the locking device may include a guide member which, when swung up or down, is guided along a projection that penetrates the guide member which, for example, is disposed in the upper rim of the lower container. In a final position, the guide member locks so that the upper container is locked in the upward position. To swing down subsequently, the guide member may be released from the locked position to allow the upper container to be swung down into position in the lower container.

The upper container may be capable of being secured against the upward swing when the upper container is disposed in the initial position on the container disposed directly below it by means of a closing device. One or more closures may be provided which, by closing the closure, secure the upper container to the initial position in the container disposed directly below it. One or more of the latches may be disposed in front of the shipping container. One or more latches may be provided exclusively in the front region, ie opposite to the rear hinged connection.

The base of the containers may include openings in at least one section of the bottom surface. In at least one section of the container base, a grid floor may be provided in which the openings are disposed within a grid structure. The grid structure can completely cover the respective bottom surface of the container or box. It can be formed by nets and openings arranged between them. The grid structure may be formed in a consistent manner throughout the grid floor, for example with a beehive or kite structure. Alternatively, the container base may be partially or completely configured as a closed base.

Side components may be formed as box components that are on one side and at least one central container component may be formed as a box component that is open on both sides. The side container components and / or at least one central container component may be formed as a part or a plurality of wall mounted components. As an example, the wall section forming components may be fitted to the base or fixed in a different shape, for example, releasably. In one embodiment, between the side container components is a plurality of central container components that may be formed with the same or different widths.

Connections between container components may be provided with tongue and groove connections. The tongue and groove connections may be formed in the region of the vertical side walls and / or in the base region of the container. As a complement or as an alternative, the container components can be threaded together. In this regard, associated screw openings and protrusions may be provided in the container components.

Connections between container components may be provided with interlock connections, where projections fit into an interlocked shape in associated recesses. Interlock connections can be formed in the vertical side wall region and / or the container base region. The projections may be arranged on a vertically oriented section of the wall and project toward the container component to be attached thereto so that when the container components are assembled they may be accommodated in an associated recess in the opposite container component. .

[0016] Grooves may be disposed on one or both surfaces of the surface sections that turn together when the container components are releasably assembled. Surface grooves may be arranged adjacent one of the connections to which the container components fit together. The grooves may have a flat toothed structure at least in parts, for example with truncated pyramids or pyramids.

Reinforcements may comprise reinforcing ribs protruding outward and / or into the vertical wall of the container wall. Reinforcing ribs may be formed on the container wall as vertical flat sections. The depth of the reinforcing ribs along the container wall may change at the height of the container wall. As an example, the reinforcing ribs may be deeper in a standing region that is adjacent to the base of the container and thus wider than in the upper end region.

In the event that reinforcing ribs are provided that project inwards, they may form thrust seats for releasable storage components, which may be disposed in the container. Inserts may be inserted into one or more of the thrust seats, for example, in the form of vertical wall inserts into which the container loading volume may be divided. In addition, foam blocks can be secured to the container by means of thrust seats, which lock to accommodate objects to be transported in the shipping container.

In a container that is arranged on top of a stack, the opening of the upper container may be at least partially closed by a lid. The lid may be formed into one or more parts. The lid can be completely removable from the container. In one embodiment, the lid is provided with at least two lid parts that are hinged to opposite sides of the container. The lid portions may respectively cover a region of the container opening that is associated with one of the container components. Thus, as the container becomes wider, for example by inserting an additional center container component, an associated lid portion may be incorporated into the lid.

A container that is arranged on the base of a stack may be arranged on one or more transport pallets, wherein the base of the container base completely overlaps a loading surface of one or more transport pallets. The loading surface can correspond to half or all of the area of a Euro Pool pallet. One or more shipping pallets may be releasably attached to the shipping container stack by means of a securing means.

A sealing member may be disposed on opposite surfaces of the container components. The sealing member may be formed as a sealing strip formed of an elastic material, for example rubber. The sealing member may be positioned on the associated surface, optionally secured with a bonding agent or alternatively may be positioned in a slot provided on the associated surface. The sealing element makes it possible to make the transport container airtight, dustproof or gas tight. In one embodiment, the sealing member may be provided in different regions separated between adjacent walls in order to seal the respective regions when assembled.

When the base of the container is formed to cover the entire surface of a plurality of shipping pallets, the shipping pallets are connected together via pallet connectors. The base area of the container overlaps the area of the shipping pallets. Pallet connectors may, for example, be produced as profiles formed of metal, in particular aluminum. In this regard, the pallet connectors can be inserted into the associated recesses on the pallets when the pallets are moved towards each other. Spacers may be arranged between the pallets.

The transport securing means may be arranged in the container formed, for example as foam strips or blades. In one embodiment, the transport securing means may be equally spaced. The transport securing means may be inserted into the wall in the associated thrust seats.

One or more retaining rings may be provided in the container, for example, fitted to the base. Transport products accommodated in the transport container can be tied with the help of the retaining rings. Anchor points can be provided for optional additional retaining rings. Anchor points can be produced by predetermined break points that allow the anchor points to be removed to create an opening for inserting a retaining ring.

[0025] A closing handle can be hinge mounted. In the closed state, a locking strap can penetrate through an opening in the closing loop, so that a locking rod or padlock can be inserted into an opening of the locking handle in order to lock the closing handle in the region. closed. Description of Modalities Further exemplary embodiments will now be described in more detail with the help of the accompanying drawing figures, in which: Figure 1 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a shipping container with a stacked arrangement of two. containers formed of plastic;

Figure 2 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of the shipping container of Figure 1;

Figure 3 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a side container component;

Figure 4 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a central container component;

Figure 5 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a side shipping container, wherein a lid is closed;

Figure 6 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of the shipping container of Figure 5;

Figure 7 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a pallet of the shipping container of Figure 1;

Figure 8 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a lid;

Figure 9 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of an additional shipping container prior to assembly;

Figure 10 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of the additional shipping container of Figure 9 after assembly;

Figure 11 represents diagrammatic views of a container with transport securing means disposed therein;

[0038] Figure 12 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a section with a seal;

Figure 13 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a section of a container with a retaining ring as well as a retaining ring, and Figure 14 represents diagrammatic perspective views of a section with a closing handle.

Figures 1 and 2 show diagrammatic perspective views of a shipping container 1, in which an upper container 2 and a lower container 3 are arranged directly above and below each other. The lower container 3 is disposed on two pallets 4a, 4b and releasably secured to it by means of securing means 5. A loading surface 6 which is formed by the two pallets 4a, 4b together completely overlaps a lower surface 7 In addition, a lower surface 8 of upper container 2 is the same size.

A container base 9 is formed as a grid floor 10 which has a grid structure extending over the entire bottom surface 8. The grid floor 10 is formed by nets 10a and openings 10b around the nets. 10a. Projections 11 and associated recesses 12 (see also Figure 3) are integrated into the grid floor 10. Projections 11 are arranged in associated recesses 12 when upper and lower containers 2, 3 are releasably assembled from the components of the container In this regard, Figures 3 and 4 show perspective views of a side container component 30 as well as a central container component 40.

The upper container 2 and the lower container 3 are hinged along a long side of the container 13 by means of a hinge joint 14, as can be seen most clearly in Figures 5 and 6. A locking means 15 is supplied with a guide member 15a as well as an associated guide pin 15b which is guided between the upward position shown in Figures 5 and 6 and the starting position shown in Figures 1 and 2 when swung up and down in a elongated recess 15c of guide member 15a. In the upward position shown in Figures 5 and 6, the upper container 2 is locked through the locking means 15. To swing it downwards, the locking means 15 is released.

In the embodiments shown, two containers are stacked on top of each other and arranged on pallets 4a, 4b. Alternatively, more than two such containers may be stacked on top of one another.

The upper and lower containers 2, 3 are each assembled from two side container components 30 which are shown in Figure 3, as well as a central container component 40 which can be seen in Figure 4. Alternatively a plurality of central components of container 40 may be disposed between the two components of side container 30, for example three at most. In addition, the central container component 40 may be completely dispensed with.

In addition to projection connections 11 and associated recesses 12 in the base region of the container, the tongue and groove connections 16 are additionally provided in the region of the vertical sidewalls 17 of the containers 2, 3. Alternatively, both projections 11 and tongue and groove connections 16 may be dispensed where container components 30, 40 may be threaded together.

Reinforcement ribs 18 protrude into and out of the walls of the container 17. As can be seen in Figure 3, with the reinforcement ribs 18, thrust seats 20 may be formed in an inner part 19 in which , for example, foam components may be pushed to locate them within the respective container 2, 3. In one embodiment, foam components of this type (not shown) may accommodate the items or components to be transported, for example. , in a form of interlocking. Items to be transported can thus be located and secured within their container.

As can be seen from Figures 1 and 2, a lid 21 is hinged to the upper container 2 so that the upper container 2 can be opened for loading or unloading. Figure 8 shows a diagrammatic view of a central lid part 21b (see also Figure 9 below) of the top lid 21, which is formed by the adjacent lid part elements 22, 23.

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of one of the pallets 4a, 4b. A pallet loading surface 26 is formed at the pallet feet 24, 25 which, in the embodiment shown, has a closed base 27 with a reinforcement 27a disposed therein with nets 27b. The nets 27b form compartments 28 into which objects may fall through the grid floor 10 of containers 2, 3. The base 27 of pallets 4a, 4b may cover the entire base of containers 2, 3.

The upper container 2 is secured to the lower container 3 by means of closing means 29, several of which are shown, and which in the embodiment shown is provided with a closing handle 29a (cf. Figure 1). Closure means 29 prevents upper container 2 from rocking up when closed.

Figures 9 and 10 show diagrammatic perspective views of an additional shipping container 1 before and after assembly; In contrast to Figure 9, Figure 10 shows a transport container with upper and lower containers 2, 3. The same reference numerals as those used in the previous figures are employed for the same characteristics here.

The lid parts 21a, 21b, 21c are provided being associated with the center container component 40 and the side container components 30.

To form the base of container 9, pallets 4a, 4b are fixed together with the help of pallet connectors 50a, 50b which, for example, are formed as metal profiles, in particular aluminum. In this regard, the pallet connectors 50a, 50b are pushed to the associated recesses in pallets 4a, 4b when pallets 4a, 4b are moved towards each other. Spacers 51 are arranged between pallets 4a, 4b.

Figure 11 shows views of a container in which the transport securing means 60 are arranged which, in the embodiment shown, are configured as foam strips or blades. In the embodiment shown, the transport securing means 60 are evenly spaced. The transport securing means 60 are inserted into the wall in associated thrust seats 19.

[0055] Figure 12 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a section with a sealing member 70 which, in the embodiment shown, is configured as a sealing strip formed of an elastic material, for example rubber. The sealing member 70 may be placed on the associated surface 71, optionally secured by a bonding agent or alternatively positioned in a slot provided on the associated surface 71. With the help of the sealing member 70, it is possible to make the container airtight, dustproof and / or gas-tight. In the embodiment of Figure 9, the sealing member may be arranged in regions 72a, 72b, 72c in order to seal the respective regions in assembly.

[0056] Figure 13 shows a diagrammatic perspective view of a section of a container with a retainer ring 80 which is fitted to the base as well as an individual retainer ring. Shipping items received in the shipping container can be tied with the help of retainer ring 80. Anchor points 81 in the embodiment shown are formed by predetermined break points that allow all anchor points 81 to be removed in order to create a opening for insertion of a retaining ring.

Figure 14 shows diagrammatic perspective views of a section with a closing handle 29a which is hinge mounted. In the closed condition (see the direct view in Figure 14), a locking strap 90 penetrates through an opening 91 in the locking strap 29a, so that a locking rod or padlock can be inserted into an opening 92 of the locking strap. securing 90 to lock the closing handle 29a in the closed position.

The features described in the present description, claims and drawings may be of significance both individually and in any combination with respect to the various embodiments.

Claims (15)

Transport container (1) provided with a stacked arrangement of containers formed of plastic, in which - the containers (2, 3) are formed with a container base and a peripheral wall of the container (17), characterized in that whereas the base of the container (9) is configured to cover a total area of a transport pallet (4a, 4b) or a section thereof, - the peripheral walls of the container (17) are formed with a vertical wall and reinforcements (18). - the containers (2, 3) are releasably assembled from the container components having two side container components (30), wherein the adjacent container components disposed together in an interlocking and / or by snapping force into the region of the container walls (17) and the base of the container (9), and - containers arranged directly on top of each other are hinged together along a long side (13) of the container in a shape. so that an upper container (2) can be moved between an initial position in which the upper container (2) is arranged in a manner such as to close the opening of the upper container of a container (3) which is disposed directly below it and an upwardly moving position in which the upper container (2) has been swung upwards on an oscillating axis of the hinged connection such that the opening of the upper container of container (3) disposed directly below it is opened. Transport container (1) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the upper container (2) can be locked in the upward position by means of a locking means (15). Transport container (1) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the upper container (2) can be secured against the upward swing by means of a closing device (28) when the upper container (2) is disposed in the container (3) directly below it at the starting position. Transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base of the container (9) is provided with openings (10b) in at least one section of the lower surface. Transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one central container component (40) is disposed between the two components of the side container (30). Transport container (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two components of the side container (30) are configured as box components which are open on one side and at least one component of Central container (40) is configured as a box component that opens on both sides. Transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connections between the container components (30; 40) are provided with tongue and groove connections. Transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connections between the container components (30, 40) are provided with interlocked connections in which the projections (11) fit into one another. interlocked in associated recesses (12). Transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that grooves are disposed in the sections of one or both surfaces which come into contact with each other upon releasable mounting of the container components (30). ; 40) and at least one central container component (40). Transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reinforcements (18) comprise reinforcing ribs projecting outwards and / or inwards from the vertical wall of the container wall. (17). Transport container (1) according to Claim 10, characterized in that in the case of inwardly projecting reinforcing ribs, thrust seats are formed for storage components which may be removably disposed in the container. (2,3). Transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the case of an upper stack container (2, 3), the opening of the upper container is at least partially closed with a lid (21). Transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a lower container (2, 3) disposed on the stack is arranged on one or more transport pallets (4a, 4b) in accordance with that the bottom container base (3) completely overlaps a loading area of one or more transport pallets (4a, 4b). Transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a sealing element (70) is disposed on opposite surfaces of the container components (30; 40). Transport container (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the total area of the container base (9) covers a plurality of transport pallets (4a, 4b), wherein the pallets Conveyor belts (4a, 4b) are connected together via pallet connectors (50a, 50b).