DE102015120064A1 - transport container - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a transport container for the transport or storage of goods, with a container top (18), a bottom (12) and with a side walls (15, 16) existing ring (14), the ring (14) for connection to the Floor (12) on a bottom (12) formed recess (23) can be placed and the recess (23) of an outer, at least in the corner region (17) extending edge (26) is surrounded, wherein between the edge (26) the bottom (12) and one of these associated side wall (15, 16) of the ring (14) is provided a self-locking Abhebsicherung (45) which in the corner region (17) of the bottom (12) and ring (14) is arranged and a projection (33) which engages or engages on a complementarily shaped receptacle (44), which automatically latch upon placement of the ring (14) on the recess (23) of the bottom (12).

Description

The invention relates to a transport container for the transport or storage of goods with a container top, a bottom and a collapsible ring.

Such a transport container is for example from the US 5,829,595 A known. Both the bottom and the container upper part have a recess running around along the edge region, so that the ring can be placed with an attachment edge into the depression on the bottom and subsequently the container upper part with the depression engages around an upper edge region of the ring. As a result, a closed transport container is created.

From the DE 10 2004 006 415 A1 Furthermore, such a transport container with a bottom, a container shell and a ring is known. This ring consists of four side walls connected by joints along their vertical edges. At two opposite side walls, in particular the narrow sides, an additional folded edge is introduced, so that the ring can be folded by means of a so-called M-folding. In this case, the two side wall sections, which form the narrow side wall, in the direction of the container interior moves, so that the two long side walls with the interposition of the side wall portions are parallel to each other.

To secure the ring against lifting the side wall from the bottom is provided that on the two side wall portions of the narrow side wall in each case a recess is introduced, in which a arranged on the edge of the bottom nose can engage. It is provided that the recess has a height, so that for releasing the side wall of the bottom first raising the side wall relative to the circumferential recess is made possible from the ground until the lower edge of the side wall is above the ground level, so that then the two Sidewall sections can be folded inward to allow the M-folding of the ring.

The invention has for its object to provide a transport container in which the ring after placing on the ground assumes a secure position and easy release of the ring from the ground, in particular for a return transport of the container, is possible.

This object is achieved by a transport container, in which between the edge of the bottom and a side wall of the ring associated with this edge, a self-locking anti-lifting device is provided, which is arranged in the corner region of the edge and a projection on or on a complementarily shaped recording engages and locks at least one side wall to the edge of the bottom when placing the ring on the recess of the soil independently and secures. This allows the simple placement of the ring on the floor to be maintained. Furthermore, the arrangement of the self-locking anti-lifting device in the corner easy release possible by a handling in which the collapsible ring is preferably converted into an M-fold, the self-locking anti-theft detents in the corner, so that then lifting the ring and a folding of the ring is made possible.

It is preferably provided that the self-locking anti-lifting device positions the ring resting on the depression on the depression. By self-locking Abhebesicherung can be ensured that the ring is locked to the ground, so that it remains in an overlying position with respect to a Aufsetzkante of the ring in the recess and held down to the depression. Even a slight lifting of the ring from the ground is prevented. Also, unintentional and only partial lifting of the ring from the ground can be prevented. This is particularly advantageous if during a filling process with a bulk material due to careless behavior of the ring relative to the ground would only partially raised, so that bulk could get between the Aufsetzkante of the ring and the recess of the soil and thus a safe transport of the bulk material not could be more.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that in the corner region at the edge of the bottom, a projection pointing in the direction of the container interior is provided, which engages in a receptacle on the side wall of the ring. This creates a simple self-latching lift-off between the ring and the floor. This is beyond the inside, that is, that the self-locking anti-lifting device is not accessible from the outside or protected from damage, since the edge of the bottom protects the formed between an inside of the edge of the bottom and the opposite side wall anti-lifting device.

A further preferred embodiment of the transport container provides that the ring has a receptacle in the corner region of the hinged side walls. This receptacle may extend both longitudinally and transversely to the fold region between the side walls. These side walls are preferably hinged together by a fold.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention it is provided that the ring between two side walls to form a foldable corner region has a gutter, which preferably extends over the length of the vertical edges of the side wall and that the receptacle is provided on the gutter. Thereby, the side wall can be formed without interruption or processing in the lower edge region and preferably rest fully circumferentially on the recess in the ground.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that a respective folded edge is formed between the side wall and the intermediate web and between the intermediate web and the other side wall connected thereto, so that the intermediate web can be pivoted in each case by 90 ° relative to the side edges. This makes it possible for the two adjacent side walls to be aligned parallel to one another directly during folding and preferably also to be arranged on one another. The width of the gutter corresponds in particular to twice the thickness of the wall thickness of the side walls. Preferably, a V-shaped folded edge is formed in order to connect the side walls to the gutter in an articulated manner, thereby enabling the pivoting range.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the inclusion of the self-locking anti-lifting device is formed by an embossing or punching, in particular in the lower edge region of the intermediate web, in the ring. This makes it possible that this impression or punching on the ring is covered by the edge on the ground.

It is preferably provided that at least the intermediate web between the side walls of the ring is constructed multi-layered and preferably comprises a corrugated or dimpled film between two planar cover layers. As a result, the impression can be formed sufficiently strong to ensure locking.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the indentation is formed as a parallel to the Aufsetzkante of the ring aligned groove which is opposite to the outer surface of the ring, in particular the outer surface of the intermediate web, outwardly projecting. This represents a first possible embodiment for forming an embossment, wherein the embossment is introduced from an inner side of the ring, so that a projecting projection with respect to the outer circumference of the ring, in particular the outer surface of the intermediate web, arises.

Preferably, it is provided that the receptacle is adapted to the height of the projection on the edge of the bottom, so that when engaging behind the embossment formed as an impression on the projection of the ring is held down in the mounted position for depression on the ground. The imprint, in particular as a nose or groove, thus engages behind the projection on the edge of the floor to secure the ring to the ground. The same applies to the punching, in which engages the projection.

An alternative embodiment of the invention provides that the imprint is formed as an embossed nose, which protrudes outwards relative to the outer surface of the ring, in particular the outer wall of the intermediate web and is aligned parallel to the side edges of the side walls. This has the advantage that a stable configuration of the intermediate web is maintained.

It is preferably provided that the embossed nose extends from a latching position with the projection up to the Aufsetzkante of the ring. This allows a simple production of such an impression.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that in an intermediate region between the embossment and the outer wall, in particular the covering layer of the intermediate web forming the outer wall, an inclined surface is formed, which engages behind the projection at the edge of the bottom in a Aufsetzposition of the ring on the ground. As a result, a secure grip behind can be ensured regardless of tolerances and temperature influences.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the recess has a corner recess in the corner region of the bottom. As a result, a simplified placement of the ring can be created on the ground, as a deflection of the fold of the side walls and the intermediate web is made possible when sliding along the projection. Furthermore, this corner recess has the advantage that when a removal of the ring from the floor a clearance is created, so that the self-locking anti-lifting device can solve in a simple manner.

A further alternative embodiment of the transport container provides that the receptacle is designed as an embossing having a latching surface which protrudes from the outer surface of the intermediate web and merges via a transitional surface into the outer surface of the intermediate web. This represents an alternative embodiment for forming a self-locking anti-lifting device together with the projection on the ground.

A further preferred embodiment of the recording formed as a form provides that the latching surface is formed arcuate segment, which is preferably aligned at right angles or substantially perpendicular to the outer surface of the gutter. As a result, a secure engagement of the projection on the ground can be achieved.

Preferably, the provided on the expression transition surface is formed spherical segment. As a result, an easy merging can be created to the bottom to form the self-locking anti-lifting device.

Preferably, the embodiment formed as a receptacle is formed like a swallow-nest. This represents a simple embodiment.

The invention and further advantageous embodiments and developments thereof are described in more detail below with reference to the examples shown in the drawings and explained. The features to be taken from the description and the drawings can be applied individually according to the invention individually or in combination in any combination. Show it:

1 a perspective view of a transport container according to the invention,

2 a schematic sectional view of the transport container according to 1 .

3 a schematic view of a bottom of the transport container,

4 a schematic sectional view of an enlarged detail A in 2 .

5 a schematic view from the outside on a corner region of a ring of the transport container,

6 a schematic view from below of a Aufsetzkante of the ring according to 5 .

7 a schematically enlarged sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the 3 .

8th a schematic view of a corner region of a ring of the embodiment according to 7 .

9 a schematic view from the outside on a corner region of an alternative embodiment of the ring of the transport container and

10 a schematic sectional view of the corner region of the ring of the transport container according to 9 ,

In 1 is in perspective a transport container 11 intended for storage and / or transport of goods, goods, general cargo or bulk goods. The 2 shows the transport container 11 according to 1 in full cross section. This is a reusable container. This includes a floor 12 and a collapsible ring 14 which, for example, has four side walls 15 . 16 is formed in the respective corner area 17 connected to each other. The number of side walls 15 . 16 as well as their assignment is to the basic form of the soil 12 customized. In the embodiment is a rectangular bottom 12 provided, for example, corresponds to a Euro pallet. Alternatively, square pallets with four equally long side walls 15 . 16 be provided. Likewise, for example, rings from six or eight side walls 15 . 16 be provided.

Furthermore, the transport container includes 11 a container shell 18 or a lid on the side walls 15 . 16 or on the ring 14 is attachable and one through the ground 12 , The ring 14 and the container top 18 formed container interior 19 closes. The floor 12 is in the embodiment shown as a pallet with feet arranged thereon 21 educated. For example, the floor can 12 as a plastic molding with molded feet 21 be educated. Other alternative embodiments as well as materials are also possible. Furthermore, it may alternatively be provided that the feet 21 to a floor 12 are screwed on.

In the ground 12 according to 3 is a circumferential well 23 intended. This depression 23 is at least in the corner areas 17 of the soil 12 through a border 26 surround. Advantageously, the edge extends completely around the depression 23 , Inside the recess 23 is a floor area 29 provided, which is advantageously designed as a flat and completely closed surface. An attachment edge 24 of the ring 14 lies in an attached position of the ring 14 to the ground 12 on this well 23 on.

In 4 is schematically enlarged the detail A according to 2 shown. The sectional view extends through a corner area 17 of the soil 12 and the ring 14 ,

In the embodiment, the floor 12 from a first or second molding 31 . 32 formed of plastic, which are interconnected by deep drawing by the twin-sheet process. The edge 26 is through an edge bridge 27 formed, the from the depression 23 from upwards, in particular vertically upwards, extends. An upper end of the edge web 27 is above a floor level or floor area 29 of the soil 12 intended. The edge bridge 27 is through the molding 31 formed, wherein in the upper edge region of the edge web 27 a lead 33 is shaped. This lead 33 extends in the direction of the container center or the container interior 19 and protrudes seen in plan view in the corner 17 into the depression 23 , The depression 23 points in the corner area 17 corresponding to the projection 33 a corner recess 34 on, causing in the corner area 17 an enlarged space in the recess 23 is formed. The width of the depression 23 outside the corner area 17 is preferably formed such that it is slightly wider than the wall thickness or wall thickness of the side walls 15 . 16 is.

The side walls 15 . 16 preferably consist of several layers and are formed as a composite component, as for example in 6 is shown. It is preferably provided that between two outer cover layers 39 . 40 a corrugated or dimpled foil 41 is provided, which are welded together. The side walls 15 . 16 are in the corner area 17 through joints 36 connected. This joint 36 includes two folded edges 37 passing through a gutter 38 spaced apart from each other. These folded edges 37 are V-shaped, so that when folding the side walls 15 and 16 these are aligned parallel to each other and in particular can rest against each other. The gutter 38 In construction preferably corresponds to the composite component of the side walls 15 . 16 and is with respect to its length to the wall thickness of the side walls 15 . 16 adapted, preferably includes the double wall thickness, so that the side walls 15 . 16 can rest against each other. Alternatively, it can also be provided that the side walls 15 . 16 consist of only one band-shaped material, which can also be profiled.

In this embodiment, the collapsible ring is collapsible by a so-called M-folding. These are, as in 1 is shown, the side walls 16 in two sidewall sections 43 divided and with another folded edge 42 connected, which in opposite directions to the folding edges 37 ( 6 ) is trained. This allows the side wall sections 41 with the folded edge 42 in the direction of the container interior 19 be pivoted so that the two side walls 15 lie flat to each other. This M-folding is taken to a space-saving return transport of the transport container 11 to enable. This ring 14 is folded up on the floor 12 applied and then from the container top 18 covered and surrounded.

A first embodiment of a self-locking anti-lift device 45 is in the 4 to 6 shown enlarged. This self-locking anti-lifting device 45 includes a projection 33 ( 4 ) and a recording 44 ( 4 and 5 ). In the illustrated embodiment, it is provided that the projection 33 on the ground 12 and the recording 44 on the ring 14 is provided. Alternatively, the self-locking anti-lifting device 45 also be realized by a reversed arrangement. In the gutter 38 of the ring 14 is the recording 44 intended. This is formed by an embossed groove or nose. These are, as in 5 is shown to be a pronounced nose, thereby increasing the intake 44 facing an outer surface 47 the side walls 15 . 16 and the gutter 37 rises to the outside. Preferably, the projection extends 33 from the attachment edge 24 of the ring 14 to the lead 33 on the edge jetty 27 of the edge 26 , Following is a transition area 49 , in particular a bevel formed on the projection 33 in a latching position and this engages behind.

When putting on the ring 14 perpendicular to the ground from above 12 to the landing 24 to the plant at the depression 23 The intermediate bridges will be transferred 38 in the corner of the ring 14 through the projections 33 forcibly moved to the center of the container, whereby due to the free space in the recess 23 through the corner recess 34 an independent sliding down and inserting the ring 14 into the depression 23 is possible. In one on the recess 23 resting position of the ring 14 an independent locking of the projection takes place 33 at the reception 44 so that the ring 14 in a secured position to the ground 12 is fixed against lifting. Preferred is in each corner area 12 a self-locking anti-lifting device 45 intended. Likewise, even at only one or more, but not all, corner areas 17 such a lift-off 45 be provided.

A non-illustrated embodiment of the recording 44 to the embossed nose according to the 4 to 6 provides that a transverse groove in the gutter 38 is provided, which is between the folded edges 37 at the gutter 38 extends. This groove can turn a transition area 49 and in analogy to the nose according to 4 to 6 also advantageously be embossed.

The above-described embodiments have the advantage that a completely closed ring 14 can be created without openings, so that a facilitated introduction of moisture into the container interior 29 is prevented.

In the 7 and 8th is an alternative embodiment of the self-locking anti-lift device 45 to the 4 to 6 shown. The recording 44 is formed instead of an embossed nose or groove in the form of a punch, so that the projection 33 can intervene in this punching and turn after locking the ring 14 against lifting as well as only partial lifting off the ground 12 guaranteed.

In an embodiment not shown in place of the punched as a recording 44 which at least the gutter 38 completely breaks through, also be provided a depression or depression, so that on the one hand the projection 33 engages, but a facing the container interior cover layer 39 is formed closed.

In 9 is a schematic partial view of the ring 14 with an alternative embodiment of the recording 44 shown. 10 shows a sectional view through the receptacle 44 , In this embodiment of the recording 44 is this as an expression 50 opposite the gutter 38 educated. The expression 50 includes a latching surface 51 , which are preferably perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the outer surface 47 of the gutter 38 is aligned. This is followed by a transitional area 52 at, which is preferably formed spherical segment. The latching surface 51 is preferably formed arcuate segment. Such a form 50 can in analogy to the V-shaped depressions to form the folded edge 37 according to 6 be formed. In the area for the introduction of the expression 50 becomes the gutter 38 heated, allowing a simultaneous deformation of the two cover layers 39 . 40 together with the nubbed foil arranged between them 41 he follows. Through the transition area 52 becomes the deflection of the projection 33 on the ground 12 when putting on the ring 14 on the ground 12 or in the depression 23 facilitated. After reaching behind the projection 33 at the latching area 51 can be a secure fixation of the ring 15 to the ground 12 be possible.

To loosen the ring 14 from the ground 12 according to all the embodiments described above is on the folded edge 42 on each of the opposite side walls 16 exerted a compressive force, so that they are within the depression 23 slightly to the tank center 19 can move, reducing the intake 44 opposite the projection 33 comes free and following a lift off the ring 14 from the ground 12 is possible.

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Cited patent literature

• US 5829595 A [0002]
• DE 102004006415 A1 [0003]

Claims (17)

Transport container for the transport or storage of goods, with a container top ( 18 ), a floor ( 12 ) and with one of side walls ( 15 . 16 ) collapsible ring ( 14 ) connected to the ground ( 12 ) in one on the ground ( 12 ) formed recess ( 23 ) and the depression ( 23 ) from an outer, at least in the corner area ( 17 ) extending edge ( 26 ), characterized in that between the edge ( 26 ) of the soil ( 12 ) and one of these associated side wall ( 15 . 16 ) of the ring ( 14 ) a self-latching lift-off protection ( 45 ) is provided, which in the corner ( 17 ) of the soil ( 12 ) and rings ( 14 ) and a projection ( 33 ), which is attached to a complementarily formed receptacle ( 44 ) which engages when placing the ring ( 14 ) on the depression ( 23 ) of the soil ( 12 ) automatically lock. Transport container according to claim 1, characterized in that the self-locking anti-lifting device ( 45 ) The ring ( 14 ) to the ground ( 12 ) on the depression ( 23 ) holds down. Transport container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in the corner region ( 17 ) of the edge ( 26 ) of the soil ( 12 ) a lead ( 33 ) is provided, which in the direction of the container interior ( 19 ). Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ring ( 14 ) in the corner area ( 17 ) of the hinged side walls ( 15 . 16 ) the recording ( 44 ) having. Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ring ( 14 ) between two side walls ( 15 . 16 ) for forming a foldable corner area ( 17 ) a gutter ( 38 ) and that the recording ( 44 ) at the gutter ( 38 ) is provided. Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between the side wall ( 15 ) and the gutter ( 38 ) and between the gutter ( 38 ) and the other side wall ( 16 ) each have a folded edge ( 37 ) is formed, so that the gutter ( 38 ) to the side walls ( 15 . 16 ) is each pivotable through 90 °. Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle ( 44 ) by an indentation or punching in the ring ( 14 ), in particular in the lower edge region of the intermediate web ( 38 ), is trained. Transport container according to claim 5, characterized in that at least the intermediate web ( 38 ) has a multilayer structure and preferably two outer layers ( 39 . 40 ) and in between a corrugated or bubble wrap ( 41 ). Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle ( 44 ) as a parallel to the Aufsetzkante ( 24 ) of the ring ( 14 ) aligned embossing, in particular in the form of a groove, which is opposite to an outer surface ( 27 ) of the ring ( 14 ), in particular the gutter ( 38 ), is formed projecting outward. Transport container according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the receptacle ( 44 ) is formed as an embossed nose, which opposite the outer surface ( 47 ) of the ring ( 14 ), in particular the gutter ( 38 ) protrudes outwards and parallel to the side edge of the side wall ( 15 . 16 ) and preferably in the direction of the projection ( 33 ) on the edge ( 26 ) of the soil ( 12 ). Transport container according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the groove formed as a groove or embossed receptacle ( 44 ) an inclined surface ( 49 ), which in an outer surface ( 47 ) of the side walls ( 15 . 16 ), in particular in an outer surface ( 47 ) of the gutter ( 38 ), the oblique surface ( 49 ) in a placement position of the ring ( 14 ) on the ground ( 12 ) the lead ( 33 ) on the edge ( 26 ) of the soil ( 12 ) engages behind. Transport container according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the receptacle ( 44 ) as expression ( 50 ) is formed, which a Verrastfläche ( 51 ), which are opposite an outer surface ( 47 ) of the gutter ( 38 ) and which via a transition surface ( 52 ) in the outer surface ( 41 ) of the gutter ( 38 ) passes over. Transport container according to claim 12, characterized in that the latching surface ( 51 ) is formed arc-segment-shaped and preferably at a right angle or substantially at right angles to the outer surface ( 41 ) of the gutter ( 38 ) is aligned. Transport container according to claim 12, characterized in that the transition region ( 52 ) is formed spherical segment. Transport container according to claim 12, characterized in that the as expression ( 50 ) trained recording ( 44 ) is formed schwalbennestförmig. Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ring consists of several side walls ( 15 . 16 ), which are connected to each other at their vertical side edges and through which a container interior is limited. Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the depression ( 23 ) in the corner area ( 17 ) of the soil ( 12 ) a corner recess ( 34 ) having.

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