DE102010047916A1 - Container for transport or storage of perishable commodity, is made of plastic and has lower plate with side panels, which are connectable with one another by connecting element in detachable manner - Google Patents

Abstract

The container (1) is made of plastic and has a lower plate (1.2) with side panels (1.1), which are connectable with one another by a connecting element (1.3) in detachable manner. The side panel is implemented as a module made of multiple side elements (1.1.1).

Description

The invention relates to a container for the transport and / or storage of perishable goods, wherein the container is made of plastic.

In general, wooden crates are known as a container for transporting fruits and / or vegetables as perishable goods. For transport and / or storage, the wooden boxes are stackable. The wooden boxes are formed of solid wood boards connected to each other, wherein the wooden boards are usually spaced from each other and the wooden box thereby has at the bottom and on the side walls ventilation slots. The disadvantage here is that in the wooden boards of the wooden boxes mushrooms can set, which can be transferred to the transported and / or stored fruits and / or vegetables. If several wooden boxes are stacked on top of each other, there is a risk that the fungus spreads to all wooden boxes and thereby spoil the fruit and / or vegetables of all stacked wooden crates.

In addition, containers made of plastic are known, which are integrally formed as a molded part, wherein side walls and the bottom of such containers are formed over the entire surface.

The invention has for its object to provide an improved container for the transport and / or storage of perishable goods, wherein the container is formed of plastic.

The object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

A container for transporting and / or storing perishable goods is formed from plastic, wherein the container according to the invention from a sub-palette with side walls which are releasably connected to each other by means of connecting elements is formed, wherein at least one side wall as a module of a number of side elements is executed.

Characterized in that at least one side wall is designed as a respective module and the container is formed from plastic, a cleaning process, in particular for disinfecting the container from a hygienic point of view is substantially simplified. The container is made of plastic, so that in comparison to a wooden box as a container no fungus settle and thus can spread, causing the durability of the perishable goods such. As fruit and / or vegetables, in a profit-making manner is renewable. The side walls are firmly attached to the bottom pallet.

In addition, the container may have individually adapted dimensions, so that an available volume, for example, a warehouse and / or a means of transport can be optimally used.

In one possible embodiment of the container according to the invention, at least one side wall can be folded over and / or removed from the lower pallet.

Preferably, the side walls of the sub-pallet are removable, so that the side walls can be cleaned separately for one and the other can be exchanged, if the side wall z. B. is defective. In addition, the container is removable, for example, for empty transport and space-saving stowed, so that a loading volume of a means of transport can be used elsewhere.

On the side wall laterally delimiting posts are arranged, which project beyond the side wall in their height by a predetermined amount, wherein the side wall is preferably fastened by means of the posts on the sub-pallet. For this purpose, the posts correspond with formed in the lower pallet recesses, so that the side wall is held by means of the post at least in positive engagement with the lower pallet. Thus, in a particularly advantageous manner, no separate and loseable fasteners are required to attach the side wall to the sub-pallet. The sidewall is easily removable from the sub-palette without the need for special tools.

Alternatively or additionally, at least one side wall can be fastened to the sub-pallet by means of at least one hinge. By means of the at least one hinge, the side wall is pivotable, d. H. hinged arranged on the lower pallet. Preferably, the hinge is releasably secured to at least one of the sidewall or sub-pallet such that the sidewall is removable from the sub-pallet by a few manipulations. Particularly preferably, the hinge is formed of a corrosion-resistant material.

The side elements of a respective side wall are spaced from each other, so that ventilation slots are formed, whereby the perishable goods can be ventilated. In this case, the side elements are spaced apart from each other so that the goods to be transported and / or stored goods can not fall out through the ventilation slots. In addition, with multiple stacked containers from the side of the container for a staff It can be seen which goods are transported or stored.

The sub-pallet is similar to the side wall formed as a module of a number of floor elements, wherein juxtaposed floor elements are particularly preferably spaced from each other. The distance between the floor elements is also chosen so that the goods to be transported can not fall through the column.

In order to ensure a rigidity of the container as a function of the weight of the goods to be transported and / or stored, stiffening elements can be arranged on the lower pallet, the side walls and / or the connecting elements. For example, the stiffening elements are connected in a frame-like manner and can be arranged without great effort in the container, wherein the stiffening elements particularly preferably rests directly in the formations of the lower pallet and / or the side walls, so that a volume of the container is only slightly or not reduced. Alternatively, stiffening elements can also be arranged outside the container, for which purpose, for example, material recesses for arranging the stiffening elements are introduced into the side walls and / or the lower pallet, in which the stiffening elements can be arranged in a form-fitting manner, so that the dimensions of the container remain unchanged.

Preferably, the side elements and / or the connecting elements are formed from a foamed hollow profile and / or a hollow chamber profile, whereby the weight of the container in the unfilled state is comparatively low in a particularly advantageous manner. In this case, the foamed hollow profile and / or the hollow chamber profile are or can be produced in an extrusion process. The foamed hollow profile and / or the hollow chamber profile are or will be cut to length according to the required dimensions and assembled to form the module.

Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to a drawing.

It shows:

1 schematically a perspective view of an inventive container for the transport and / or storage of perishable goods, and

2 schematically a number of stacked containers according to the invention.

Corresponding parts are provided in all figures with the same reference numerals.

1 shows a container according to the invention 1 for transport and / or storage not shown perishable goods such. As fruit and / or vegetables, the container 1 is made of a plastic.

The container 1 consists of four side walls 1.1 , a sub-palette 1.2 as well as connecting elements 1.3 , by means of which the side walls 1.1 connected to each other. Here are the ingredients 1.1 . 1.2 . 1.3 of the container 1 executed as separate modules.

The respective side wall 1.1 has a rectangular shape and is made up of a number of page elements 1.1.1 educated. The page elements 1.1.1 are through on the sidewall 1.1 laterally delimiting posts 1.4 attached, leaving the side wall 1.1 as a component, so a module is executed.

The page elements 1.1.1 a side wall 1.1 are so at the side posts 1.4 attached that between two adjacent side elements 1.1.1 a certain distance a is formed. By means of the distances a ventilation slots are formed, whereby the perishable goods can be ventilated. The distance a is chosen so that the perishable goods, for example, can not fall out through the ventilation slots during transport.

The posts 1.4 surmount the lower edge of the side wall 1.1 by a predetermined amount, the posts 1.4 with the top edge of the side wall 1.1 finish flush.

The subpalette 1.2 is also formed of a number of floor elements, not shown, which are spaced from each other so that ventilation slots are formed. The bottom elements of the sub-pallet 1.2 are attached to opposing webs, so that the sub-pallet 1.2 is designed as a module.

In the sub-palette 1.2 are corresponding to a position of the posts 1.4 the side walls 1.1 not shown recesses introduced into the posts 1.4 when mounting the container 1 are pluggable. The side walls 1.1 are thus in positive engagement with the sub-range 1.2 attached. In general, the side walls 1.1 stuck to the sub-pallet 1.2 attached. These are the side walls 1.1 by means of fasteners on the sub-pallet 1.2 attached.

Alternatively or additionally, a side wall 1.1 or are the side walls 1.1 by means not shown hinges on the sub-pallet 1.2 attachable, leaving the side wall 1.1 or the side walls 1.1 swiveling, ie hinged on the lower pallet 1.2 are arranged. Preferably, the respective side wall 1.1 removable and foldable by means of a hinge on the lower pallet 1.2 attached. The hinges are particularly preferably made of a corrosion-resistant material.

When mounting the container 1 become the sidewalls 1.1 inserted into the recesses and by means of the connecting elements 1.3 attached to each other. These are the fasteners 1.3 formed rail-like, with the post 1.4 with the rail-like connecting elements 1.3 corresponding shapes are formed, so that a positive connection can be realized. Here are the side walls 1.1 by means of the connecting elements 1.3 releasably attached to each other, leaving the side walls 1.1 individually removable and thus are interchangeable, with no use of fasteners and / or tools is required.

Alternatively, the connecting elements may also have other shapes, wherein the side walls 1.1 By means of the connecting elements particularly preferably releasably secured to each other.

To increase the rigidity of the container 1.1 are web-shaped stiffening elements 1.5 provided in accordance with 1 on the side walls 1.1 are attached. Alternatively or additionally, at least one stiffening element 1.5 also on a connecting element 1.3 and / or the subpalette 1.2 be arranged. For this purpose, preferably in one or more side walls 1.1 and in the sub-palette 1.2 Molds introduced with the shape of the stiffening element 1.5 correspond, reducing the dimensions of the container 1 with arrangement of the stiffening elements 1.5 remain unchanged.

Also, several stiffening elements 1.5 be connected frame-like, wherein the stiffening frame in a simple manner within the container 1 can be arranged. These are corresponding shapes on the inside of the side walls 1.1 , the connecting elements 1.3 and the subpalette 1.2 brought in.

Alternatively, the stiffening frame can also be designed so that the container 1 can be arranged within the stiffening frame, for which purpose at least in outer sides of the sub-pallet 1.2 and the side walls 1.1 corresponding material recesses are introduced, so that the dimensions of the container 1 do not change.

The page elements 1.1.1 and the connecting elements 1.3 are produced as a foamed solid profile and / or as a hollow chamber profile in an extrusion process. After extruding, the side elements become 1.1.1 and the connecting elements 1.3 tailored and assembled according to the required length.

The subpalette 1.2 of the container 1 is advantageously designed so that multiple containers 1 of this kind are stackable on each other, as in 2 is shown in more detail. By the shape of the sub-pallet 1.2 is a positive connection between the stacked containers 1 ensured. By means of the positive connection is essentially excluded that on another container 1 arranged container 1 can not slip during transport and thereby fall down.

The container according to the invention 1 Being modular and made of plastic, it is easy to clean and disinfect. Furthermore, the container 1 be dismantled if necessary by the modular structure, so that the container 1 For example, it can be stowed and transported in a space-saving manner.

By means of the plastic is avoided that z. As mushrooms and / or germs on the container 1 set, whereby the risk of spoiling the goods z. B. due to fungal infection is largely excluded. In addition, due to the modular design of the container 1 an exchange of components that are defective, for example, in a simple manner possible.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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stiffener

Claims (10)

Container ( 1 ) for the transport and / or storage of perishable goods, the receptacle ( 1 ) is formed of plastic, characterized in that the container ( 1 ) from a sub-palette ( 1.2 ) with side walls ( 1.1 ), which by means of fasteners ( 1.3 ) are detachably connectable to each other, is formed, wherein at least in each case a side wall ( 1.1 ) as a module of a number of page elements ( 1.1.1 ) is executed. Container ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one side wall ( 1.1 ) from the sub-palette ( 1.2 ) is foldable and / or removable. Container ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that on the side wall ( 1.1 ) laterally delimiting posts ( 1.4 ) are arranged, which the side wall ( 1.1 ) project in height by a predetermined amount. Container ( 1 ) according to claim 3, characterized in that the side wall ( 1.1 ) by means of the posts ( 1.4 ) on the sub-palette ( 1.2 ) is attachable. Container ( 1 ) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the posts ( 1.4 ) with in the sub-palette ( 1.2 ) formed recesses correspond. Container ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one side wall ( 1.1 ) by means of at least one hinge on the sub-pallet ( 1.2 ) is attachable. Container ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side elements ( 1.1.1 ) of a side wall ( 1.1 ) are spaced from each other. Container ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the sub-pallet ( 1.2 ), the side walls ( 1.1 ) and / or the connecting elements ( 1.3 ) Stiffening elements ( 1.5 ) can be arranged. Container ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side elements ( 1.1.1 ) and / or the connecting elements ( 1.3 ) are formed from a foamed hollow profile and / or a hollow chamber profile. Container ( 1 ) according to claim 9, characterized in that the foamed hollow profile and / or the hollow chamber profile can be produced in an extrusion process or is.

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