DE102017119295A1 - Transport container for sensitive items - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a transport container for sensitive articles, comprising a first container part (10.1-10.4) and a second container part (11.1-11.4), each of the container parts (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4) comprising a frame (13.1-13.4), which forms an opening (O) at least partially covered by a support section (140) of an elastic membrane (14), the membrane (14) being stretched over at least one edge (K) of the frame (13.1-13.4) and wherein a cover (100, 110) fixedly connected to the frame (13.1-13.4) covers the support section (140) of the membrane (14), and the container parts (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4) are connectable to one another such that between the support section (140) of the first container part (10.1-10.4) and the support portion (140) of the second container part (11.1-11.4) an article (G) can be held resiliently. The invention further relates to an edge protection device, a use thereof and a method for producing a container part of a transport container. In this way, a safe transport container can be provided, which is particularly easy to handle.

Description

The invention relates to a transport container for sensitive articles according to claim 1, an edge protection device for such a transport container according to claim 11, the use thereof and a method for producing a transport container according to claim 14.

Transport container for sensitive items, e.g. Works of art, especially paintings, are usually made in the form of wooden boxes. Such wooden boxes are stable and allow safe transport of the items, but they have several disadvantages. Thus, recordings that hold the object within the wooden box, consuming adjusted to the size of the object. This sometimes requires heavy tools, such as a cordless screwdriver or the like. Furthermore, wooden boxes of this type are relatively bulky and have to achieve the required stability a high weight.

It is the object to provide a safe transport container, which is particularly easy to handle.

This object is achieved by a transport container with the features of claim 1.

Thereafter, the transport container comprises a first and a second container part, in particular in the form of a container half. Each of the two container parts has a frame, an elastic membrane and a cover. The frame of each of the container parts forms an opening. The opening is in each case covered by at least part of the membrane, specifically by a (in particular elastically prestressed) support section of the membrane. In this case, the opening may be partially covered or alternatively substantially completely or completely. The frame forms at least one edge. The membrane is stretched over at least this edge of the frame such that the membrane exerts a resilient force on the edge. The cover is fixedly connected to the frame and covers the support portion of the membrane (on one side of the membrane), preferably completely covering the opening of the frame. The cover and the support portion of the membrane are preferably spaced apart from each other. The two container parts can be connected or connected to one another in such a way that between the support section of the membrane of the first container part and the support section of the membrane of the second container part, a particularly sensitive article to be transported can be picked up and held resiliently. If the container parts are intended to be connected to each other, a receptacle is formed between the covers of the two container parts, in which the two support sections are arranged.

Such a transport container, which may be formed in particular in the form of a transport box, allows a particularly simple handling. Due to the elastic support of the objects to be transported, articles of different sizes can be securely held in the same transport container without the need for adjustments or conversion measures on the transport container. The holder of the object between two elastic membranes is also particularly gentle on the object. By the membrane is stretched over at least one edge of the frame, a particularly high stability and low weight of the overall construction can be achieved. Because while the frame is sufficiently stable to withstand the elastic stresses of the membrane, the cover can be made in a particularly lightweight construction.

The transport container may be provided in particular for the transport of paintings or other flat works.

While the membranes hold the object, for example a painting, gently but surely, the cover protects against external influences, in particular against the effects of force and environmental influences.

Preferably, the membrane of one of the container parts, in particular of both container parts, is tensioned over two or more mutually parallel (in particular rectilinear) edges of the frame. The mutually parallel edges are arranged, for example, on opposite sides of the opening of the frame. It can be provided that the membrane of a container part or both container parts is stretched over four straight edges. Of the four edges, two may each run parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the other two edges. The four edges can be arranged according to a rectangle. The tensioning of the membrane over at least two edges allows a clearly defined positioning of the membrane.

The membrane of the first and / or the second container part may alternatively or additionally be tensioned or tensioned over at least one edge of the frame over at least a portion of the cover. The portion of the cover over which the membrane is stretched or tensioned may limit the support portion of the membrane. The section has, for example, a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section. The frame and the cover are designed so that when mounting the frame to the cover, the membrane is stretched over the portion of the cover. As a result, a particularly simple way is provided to bring a sufficient voltage in the membrane, are held securely by the objects.

The at least one portion of the cover over which the membrane is stretched or tensioned, for example, parallel (and optionally adjacent) to at least one edge of the frame. Adjacent and parallel to each edge of the frame over which the membrane is stretched, may be a portion of the cover over which the membrane is stretched or tensioned.

The cover of one of the container parts or both container parts may each be integrally formed. This allows a particularly simple production.

In one embodiment, the cover of one of the container parts or both container parts is a deep-drawn part. The deep-drawn part can be produced by deep drawing a flat flat material, in particular a film or plate. The cover or covers are preferably made of plastic, in particular of a plastic film. Alternatively, it is conceivable to manufacture the cover from a metal, in particular from a metal sheet. The covers of the container parts are preferably identical or substantially identical in construction, in particular produced or producible with the same deep-drawing tool. Alternatively, the cover is an injection molded part. The material of the cover is preferably a few millimeters thick, in particular less than 10 mm. The material of the cover may be substantially rigid so that it protects against shocks.

The frame of the first and / or the second container part may be made of a different material or of different materials than the cover of the respective container part, e.g. made of a stiffer material. The frame can be made, for example, completely or predominantly from semi-finished products, in particular in the form of rods or profiles, which are inexpensive and easy to process and at the same time can have a high stability. In particular, the frame may comprise aluminum profiles, while the cover is made, for example, of a one-piece plastic part.

The membrane of one of the container parts or both container parts may comprise or consist of a plastic, in particular silicone. The membrane is preferably produced from a film material, in particular from a silicone film. The material of the membrane is thinner in one embodiment than the material of one of the covers or both covers. The membrane, in particular in the form of the silicone film, may have a thickness of a few millimeters, in particular of less than 1 mm, less than 2 mm or less than 3 mm. Silicone films can be particularly tear-resistant and have good elasticity, so that an object to be transported can be securely held between the two membranes. Alternatively or additionally, the membrane comprises a net or textile fabric. A network can be particularly easy and inexpensive to produce.

For attachment of the frame to the cover may be provided in the case of one or both container parts a plate. The plate is fixed to the cover, in particular positively connected thereto, e.g. by melt forming. The plate has a plurality of attachment points, for example in the form of bolts, which are designed for attachment of the frame, for example by screwing.

According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a transport system comprising a transport container according to any embodiment described herein and an edge protection device. The edge protection device preferably comprises a plurality of corner attachments, each for receiving a corner of the object to be transported.

In particular, the edge protection device comprises four corner inserts for receiving all corners of a flat, rectangular object. The item may be a work of art, such as a painting. The edge protector protects corners and / or edges of the article from excessive mechanical stress through the membranes. In addition, the edge protection device can keep the membranes at a distance from at least one surface of the article, so that it remains untouched. For example, this surface may be a painted page of a painting. By the edge protection device a particularly gentle and secure transport of the object is possible.

The object is also achieved by an edge protection device according to claim 11 for a transport container according to any embodiment described herein. The edge protection device comprises a plurality (in particular four) Eckaufsätze for receiving in each case a corner of an object to be transported. Each of the corner posts comprises two pivotally hinged parts, each of the parts having two different U-profiles, namely a first U-profile and a second U-profile. Both U-profiles each comprise two legs, which are in particular elastic can. Each of the U-profiles can embrace an edge of the article, in particular an edge of a flat article. The legs of the first U-profile are spaced apart by a first width and the legs of the second U-profile are spaced apart by a second width. The first width is smaller than the second width.

The edge protection device allows a particularly gentle recording of the object between the two membranes of the transport container and thus a particularly secure transport with very easy handling. Because the different width U-profiles can accommodate the corners of different thick objects, including the two parts of the corner essay are pivoted to each other so that they are arranged substantially perpendicular to each other, with either the first or the second U-profiles are inside.

A reinforcement may be provided between the first U-profile and the second U-profile of one or each corner cap. The reinforcement may project beyond the U-profiles in at least one spatial direction, in particular on both sides. The U-profiles may be arranged in opposite orientation to each other. A base connecting each of the two legs of each of the U-profiles may be formed adjacent to the reinforcement and / or integral with the reinforcement.

According to one aspect of the invention, the transport container, the transport system or the edge protection device according to any embodiment described herein is used to transport a work of art, in particular a painting.

The above object is also achieved by a method according to claim 14 for producing a container part of a transport container for sensitive articles, in particular a transport container according to any embodiment described herein. The method comprises the following steps:

In a first step, a membrane is attached to a frame having an opening and at least one edge.

Then, the frame is connected to a cover in such a way that the bonding of the membrane over the edge of the frame is stretched and thereby a prestressed support portion of the membrane is formed, wherein the cover covers the opening of the frame, in particular completely. The support section is set up so that an object can be held resiliently between the support section and an adjacent further support section.

• 1A-1I verschiedene Ansichten eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Transportbehälters mit schalenförmigen Abdeckungen, die jeweils Spannmittel für eine Membran aufweisen;
• 2A-2B verschiedene Ansichten eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Transportbehälters mit zwei schalenförmigen Abdeckungen mit seitlichen Stufen;
• 3A-3C verschiedene Ansichten eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Transportbehälters mit einer Kederverbindung zwischen einer Membran und einem Rahmen;
• 4A-4B verschiedene Ansichten eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Transportbehälters mit einer Kederverbindung zwischen einer Membran und einem Rahmen und mit plattenförmigen Abdeckungen;
• 5A-5B verschiedene Ansichten eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines Eckaufsatzes einer Kantenschutzvorrichtung;
• 6A-6B verschiedene Ansichten eines Ausführungsbeispiels eines einstückigen Eckaufsatzes einer Kantenschutzvorrichtung mit einem Filmscharnier;
• 7 ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines mehrteiligen Eckaufsatzes einer Kantenschutzvorrichtung;
• 8 ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Eckaufsatzes einer Kantenschutzvorrichtung mit einer schmalen Verstärkung;
• 9 ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines einstückigen Eckaufsatzes einer Kantenschutzvorrichtung mit einem Band zur Befestigung an einem Gegenstand; und
• 10A-10B eine Kantenschutzvorrichtung mit mehreren Eckaufsätzen mit und ohne Band zur Befestigung an einem Gegenstand.

The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the figures based on embodiments. In schematic representations:

• 1A-1I various views of an embodiment of a transport container with cup-shaped covers, each having clamping means for a membrane;
• 2A-2B various views of an embodiment of a transport container with two cup-shaped covers with lateral steps;
• 3A-3C various views of an embodiment of a transport container with a Kederverbindung between a membrane and a frame;
• 4A-4B various views of an embodiment of a transport container with a Kederverbindung between a membrane and a frame and with plate-shaped covers;
• 5A-5B various views of an embodiment of a corner attachment of an edge protection device;
• 6A-6B various views of an embodiment of a one-piece corner essay of an edge protection device with a film hinge;
• 7 an embodiment of a multi-part corner attachment of an edge protection device;
• 8th an embodiment of a corner attachment of an edge protection device with a narrow reinforcement;
• 9 an embodiment of an integral corner attachment of an edge protection device with a band for attachment to an object; and
• 10A-10B an edge protection device with a plurality of Eckaufsätzen with and without tape for attachment to an object.

The 1A to 1D show different views of a transport container 1.1 for sensitive objects in a closed state. The transport container 1.1 is formed essentially in the form of a flat box and comprises a first container part 10.1 and a second container part 11.1 , In the closed state of the transport container 1.1 are the two container parts 10.1 . 11.1 by means of several, in this case four, releasable closures 12 attached to each other. The closures 12 are designed, for example, in the form of tensioning hooks or butterfly closures, optionally with a lock for theft prevention.

Both container parts 10.1 . 11.1 have substantially the same shape. Concretely, both container parts 10.1 . 11.1 a substantially rectangular, square here, basic shape, of course, polygonal, round or other shapes are possible. Both container parts 10.1 . 11.1 are formed in the form of a trough with an opening edge. In the closed state of the transport container 1.1 the two opening edges are attached to each other. The two container parts 10.1 . 11.1 enclose an interior space for receiving one or more sensitive objects. The first container part 10.1 serves as the upper shell, the second container part 11.1 as a lower shell.

The container parts 10.1 . 11.1 each cover a cover 100 . 110 , The covers 100 . 110 are each formed as a deep-drawn plastic part. The covers 100 . 110 have such forms that they can be produced in each case with the same thermoforming tool. The covers 100 . 110 are tub or bowl shaped.

The transport container 1.1 has a length L of about 1 m, a width B of about 1 m and a height H of about 17 cm. In general, however, other sizes are of course possible, such as a length of at least 1 m, a width of at least 60 cm m and / or a height of at least 10 cm. Another exemplary size has a width of 1.1 m, a length of 1.1 m and a height of 15 cm. Another exemplary size has a width of 1.3 m, a length of 1.5 m and a height of 15 cm. Yet another exemplary size has a width of 1.5 m, a length of 2.3 m and a height of 15 cm. Suitable ranges for the width are in particular between 90 cm and 3 m. Suitable ranges for the length are in particular between 90 cm and 4 m. Suitable ranges for the height are in particular between 10 cm and 50 cm, preferably between 10 cm and 30 cm.

On two opposite narrow sides of the transport container 1.1 are feet 102 . 112 arranged, in the specific example per page four feet 102 . 112 , Two feet each 102 . 112 are in the area of a corner of the transport container 1.1 arranged, namely a stand 102 on the cover 100 of the first container part 10.1 and a pedestal 112 on the cover 110 of the second container part 11.1 , The feet 102 . 112 in the present case are made of plastic. They serve for a secure position of the transport container 1.1 and can cushion shocks. One closure each 12 grips a notch in the base 102 of the first container part 10.1 and in a notch in the base 112 of the second container part 11.1 one. This is the closures 12 protected.

The corners of the covers 100 . 110 are reinforced. In the present example, the corners are relative to surrounding areas of the covers 100 . 110 discontinued. The covers 100 . 110 each further comprise a support cross, of which in the 1A to 1D only the support cross 101 of the first container part 10.1 is visible, the cross 111 of the second container part 11.1 is particular in 1F to recognize. The crosses 101 . 111 increase the stability of the covers 100 . 110 , In the present case, the support crosses extend 101 . 111 between the corners of the covers 100 . 110 ,

In the 1A and 1B is also a circumferential groove R to recognize which will be explained in more detail in connection with the following figures. The surrounding gutter R faces overlooking the outside of the transport container 1.1 a depression. In the present case the gutter runs R parallel and adjacent to the narrow sides (along the height H of the transport container 1.1 are extended) of the transport container 1.1 ,

The 1E shows a cutaway view of the transport container 1.1 , The 1F shows an exploded view and the 1G shows the inside of the second container part 11.1 , In particular, based on the 1E-1G it becomes clear that in the closed state of the transport container 1.1 between the container parts 10.1 . 11.1 a recording A is formed, in which an object to be transported G can be included. As in particular in 1F illustrates, it may be at the subject G to act a flat piece of art, especially a painting.

For a particularly gentle storage of the item G in the recording A of the transport container 1.1 Both contain container parts 10.1 . 11.1 each a stretched membrane 14 , In the present example, the membranes are 14 in each case a flexible silicone cover or silicone film, although other materials are conceivable. Each of the membranes 14 is integrally formed. It is therefore two pieces of material.

Further, each of the container parts includes 10.1 . 11.1 a frame 13.1 , Each of the frames 13.1 includes four straight bars 131.1 in the form of hollow square profiles. Four corner pieces 132 connect the bars 131.1 to a rectangle, in the example according to 1A-1I to a square.

The membrane 14 has four longitudinally extending attachment sections 141 on, each in planar contact with one of the rods 131.1 stand and attached thereto, for example, by a respective bond. The membrane 14 also has a support section 140 on, which is intended to transport the object G absorb and resiliently exert a force on it.

The support section 140 the membrane 14 is with each of the attachment sections 141 connected in each case via a connecting section. Spread flat has the membrane 14 a substantially rectangular, square shape here, in the present case, the four corners are cut off at an angle to avoid folding. In the assembled state of the container parts 10.1 . 11.1 each of the connecting portions extends substantially perpendicular to the adjacent attachment portion 141 and substantially perpendicular to the support section 140 the membrane 14 (if no object G in the transport container 1.1 is held).

The 1E . 1G and 1H show the frames 13.1 im with the respective container part 10.1 . 11.1 connected state. It can be seen that the frame 13.1 each in a tub of the respective cover 100 . 110 is used. The tub is in each case of the narrow outer sides of the covers 100 . 110 and adjacent thereto increases 103 . 113 educated. The raises 103 . 113 put the inside of the outside of the covers 100 . 110 trained circumferential gutter R dar. The increases 103 . 113 are each U-shaped or V-shaped in cross section. In the present case, there is an increase in each case 103 . 113 adjacent and parallel to one of the bars 131.1 of the frame 13.1 ,

The with their attachment sections 141 on the bars 131.1 attached membrane 14 is thus due to the increases 103 . 113 biased. Between two perpendicular increases 103 . 113 lies the material of the membrane 14 free, ie not on the material of the cover 100 . 110 on, so as to allow air circulation.

In particular in 1H it can be seen that the rods 131.1 so with the covers 100 . 110 are connected, that in between the respective fastening sections 141 the membrane 14 include, in particular, clamp. This and the arrangement of the adjacent elevations 103 . 113 becomes the membrane 14 each with a straight edge K of the bars 131.1 curious; excited. In this way, a particularly secure mounting of the membrane 14 possible. The bias of the support section 140 also results in a simple way automatically by the installation of the frame 13.1 into the tub of the cover 100 . 110 , The raises 103 . 113 form a clamping device for clamping the membranes 14 , The container parts 10.1 . 11.1 may optionally include other clamping means, such as blocks attached to the covers.

As in particular by means of 1I Illustrated are for attaching the frame 13.1 at the respective cover 100 . 110 plates 114 provided, in this case four pieces, one per rectilinear tub of the cover 100 . 110 , The plates 114 each consist of a flat, elongated piece of metal, which via a variety of attachment points, in this case welds 116 , on the respective cover 100 . 110 are attached. The attachment points are along the length of the respective plate 114 arranged distributed. At every plate 114 are several, in the present example three attachment points for attachment of the frame 13.1 intended. In the present case, the attachment points are each in the form of a bolt 115 educated. The bolts are each on the plate 114 attached, eg welded. About the bolts 115 is the frame 13.1 by means of releasable fasteners 130 stuck with the plate 114 connected. Bolts 115 are through holes 133 in the bars 131.1 guided. As in 1E shown, it may be at the fasteners 130 for example, to deal with wing nuts with the bolts 115 are bolted. The plate 114 serves as a connecting element between the cover 100 . 110 and the frame 13.1 ,

Between the two covers 100 . 110 is a circumferential seal 15 provided, which prevents dirt and moisture from entering the receptacle A of the transport container 1.1 penetrate.

As in particular by means of 1H to recognize includes the cover 100 of the first container part 10.1 a circumferential fold, which has a circumferential flange of the cover 110 of the second container part 11.1 overlaps. In the present example, the seal 15 attached to the surrounding flange from the outside. The fold surrounds and thus protects the seal 15 ,

After manufacturing in the thermoforming tool covers the cover 110 of the second container part 11.1 initially also a circumferential fold. This is removed in a further step, for example, cut or milled. This step will be at the cover 100 of the first container part 10.1 not performed (the deep-drawn parts are both milled after the deep-drawing process, but in different places).

In particular in 1H It should also be appreciated how the object G in the recording A by means of the two membranes 14 is held resiliently. Even with a strong impact from any direction against the transport container 1.1 feathers the membranes 14 the object G off, all right damage to the item G best possible to prevent. The covers protect against selective forces 100 . 110 , in particular through the reinforced corners and crosses 101 . 111 are stiff and robust.

Optionally, the container parts include 10.1 . 11.1 Handles for even easier handling.

Further, optionally at least one valve is in at least one of the covers 100 . 110 provided, for example for pressure equalization in pressure and / or temperature changes.

In particular, based on the 1F and 1H is also an optional edge protection device 2 to recognize, in common with the transport container 1.1 forms a particularly secure transport system. The edge protection device 2 includes four corner attachments 20 on each one of the four corners of the flat object G are plugged. A revolving band 21 secures the attached corner essays 20 from unwanted loosening from the corners of the object G , At the band 21 For example, it is partially or completely a rubber band, a Velcro tape or a drawstring. The edge protection device 2 prevents installation of the membranes 14 at the object G , This can prevent the membranes 14 the large areas of the flat object G touched. This can lead to a much gentler transport, especially in paintings. Also it can be avoided that the membranes 14 on edges of the object G rub. For particularly sensitive objects G allows the edge protection device 2 thus a more gentle and safer transport.

Further details of the optional edge protection device 2 be related below with the 5A to 10B be explained.

2A shows a transport container 1.2 that is different from the transport container 1.1 according to the 1A to 1I thereby distinguishes that the membrane 14 not about raises one of the covers 100 . 110 is curious.

The frame 13.2 the container parts 10.2 . 11.2 of the transport container 1.2 according to 2A includes four bars 131.2 , The bars 131.2 are not connected by corner pieces, but each individually on the respective cover 100 . 110 attached. Alternatively, however, could the rods 131.2 be provided connecting corner parts.

As in particular by means of 2 B illustrates the rods 131.2 a rectangular cross-section and are formed in the present example in the form of hollow sections. For a high stability with low weight the rods can 131.2 be made of aluminum. The bars 131.2 each have a mounting portion 134 on. These are one of the long sides of the respective staff 131.2 , The attachment section 134 is the respective cover 100 . 110 facing. With the attachment section 134 from each of the bars 131.2 is a mounting section 141 the membrane 14 connected areally. In the present case is the attachment section 141 the membrane 14 with the attachment section 134 from each of the bars 131.2 glued by an adhesive.

Each of the attachment sections 141 the membrane 14 is with the support section 140 the membrane 14 integrally connected via a connecting portion. The membrane 14 is like that with the bars 131.2 connected to that at the respective cover 100 . 110 mounted state over two edges K from each of the bars 131.2 is curious. The attachment section 141 and the support section 140 extend in planes that are substantially parallel to each other and offset from each other.

According to an alternative, the membrane is 14 over only one edge K from each of the bars 131.2 stretched and / or with a substantially perpendicular to the support section 140 extending outer surface of the respective rod 133.2 bonded.

By tensioning the membrane 14 over at least one edge K of the bars 131.2 can secure attachment of the membrane 14 at the frame 13.2 be guaranteed. With appropriate dimensioning of the membrane 14 this is also when attaching the rods 131.2 at the respective cover 100 . 110 curious so that they have an object to be transported G can hold safely. The attachment of the bars 131.2 takes place for example by means of the material of the cover 100 . 110 continuous fasteners, such as screws or rivets.

On both covers 100 . 110 are on opposite sides of steps 104 . 117 educated. As a result, the narrow sides on one half of the respective cover 100 . 110 flatter than on the other half, giving access to the transported object G can facilitate.

The first container part 10.2 is on the second container part 11.2 pivotally mounted.

The 3A to 3C show another transport container 1.3 , the similar closures 12 and feet 112 like the transport container 1.1 according to the 1A to 1I having. The connection of the frame 13.3 with the respective cover 100 . 110 can like the transport container 1.2 according to the 2A and 2 B respectively. The frame 13.3 of the transport container 1.3 according to the 3A to 3C has four bars 131.3 on, by means of corner pieces 132 connected to a rectangle.

The connection of the membrane 14 with the bars 131.3 takes place here not by means of an adhesive bond, but (at least primarily) by means of a Kederverbindung. These include the bars 131.3 each one formed along its longitudinal axis slot through which the membrane 14 into the interior of each of the bars 131.3 is guided. For attachment of the membrane 14 assign this to each of the bars 131.3 a piping 142 on, generally an elongated broadening, for example, by rolling up an end portion of the membrane 14 and / or by connecting the end portion to a wire.

As in particular in 3C shown, assign the bars 131.3 a recording extended along its longitudinal axis. The slot of the staff 131.3 flows into the recording. The recording takes the piping 142 on. The piping 142 has a larger cross section than the slot. The inclusion is due to several reinforcements with the outsides of the rod 131.3 connected.

The slot of each of the bars 131.3 forms an edge K out, over which the membrane 14 is curious.

The 4A and 4B show another transport container 1.4 , While with the transport containers 1.1 to 1.3 according to the 1A to 3C The frames 13.1 to 13.3 in the closed state of the respective transport container 1.1 to 1.3 completely off the covers 100 . 110 are enclosed form the frames 13.4 at the transport container 1.4 according to 4A and 4B in the closed state of the transport container 1.4 a part of the outside of the transport container 1.4 , The covers 100 . 110 are formed in the form of flat plates. Several closures 12 , in this case eight pieces are directly to the frame 131.4 attached. The membrane 14 is by means of a Kederverbindung analogous to 3C with each of the bars 131.4 of the frame 13.4 connected. The transport container 1.4 according to 4A and 4B has a particularly simple structure.

With reference to the following figures, different variants of the previously mentioned edge protection device 2 explained. The edge protection device 2 always comprises several, in particular four corner essays 20 ,

In the 5A and 5B is an example of a corner essay 20 in a perspective view ( 5A) and in cross-section ( 5B) shown. The corner essay 20 comprises two parts which are pivotable at an angle of 180 degrees to each other. Each of the two parts comprises a first U-profile 201 and a second U-profile 202 , Each of the U-profiles 201 . 202 comprises two spaced apart legs which are interconnected via a base. The legs and the base together define a receptacle in which an edge region of an object G is receivable. The width of the receptacle corresponds to the distance between the two legs at the base.

The first U-profile 201 has a first width W1 on and the second U-profile 201 has a second width W2 on. The second width W2 is bigger than the first width W1 , For example, the first width is W1 between 1 cm and 4 cm and the second width W2 is between 3 and 8 cm. This allows objects with different diameters either in the first U-profile 201 or in the second U-profile 202 be recorded. In addition, the U-profiles 201 . 202 be made of a flexible material, for example of a foamed plastic.

Depending on which of the U-profiles 201 . 202 fits the object to be transported, the two parts of the corner essay 20 so pivoted to each other that they describe a right angle, with the matching U-profile 201 . 202 is arranged on the inside of the right angle. In the example of 5A this is the second U-profile 202 ,

The U-profiles 201 . 202 each of the parts of the corner essay 20 are arranged to each other so that their legs face away from each other. In other words, the bases are facing each other. Between the base of the first U-profile 201 and the second U-profile 202 is a reinforcement 200 arranged. The reinforcement 200 surpasses both U-profiles 201 . 202 in a direction parallel to the width W1 . W2 the two U-profiles 201 . 202 ,

The reinforcement 200 can be made of a relatively stiff material such as a hard plastic or aluminum and stiffen the corner essay 20 , The stiffening 200 for example has a thickness D (in a direction perpendicular to the width of the legs) of about 1 cm. Alternatively, the reinforcement 200 made of the same material as the U-profiles 201 . 202 ,

By doing that, the reinforcement 200 the U-profiles 201 . 202 dominates, learns mainly the reinforcement 200 the elastic force of the membranes 14 which in particular by means of 1H is recognizable. There you can see that the membranes 14 (more precisely, the support sections 140 of the membranes 14 ) on both sides over the reinforcement 200 are curious. This results in a particularly gentle and at the same time secure mounting of the object G in the transport container, which, for example, can contribute to significantly improved safety when transporting valuable paintings.

The 6A and 6B show a corner essay 20 , similar to the corner essay 20 according to 5A and 5B is trained. In contrast, however, is the entire corner essay 20 according to 6A and 6B integrally formed, for example, a foam such as foam rubber. The connection of the two parts of the corner attachment 20 is here by means of a film hinge 22 realized.

6B shows two identical corners 20 of which at the right the two parts by bending the film hinge 22 are arranged at right angles to each other, wherein the second U-profiles 202 are arranged inside.

When in 6B Left corner attachment shown on the left 20 the two parts are aligned parallel to each other along a horizontal. It can be seen that the U-profiles 201 . 202 near the junction of the two parts are cut approximately at an angle of 45 degrees to the horizontal. This allows pivoting of the two parts to each other by 180 degrees, ie, starting from the in 6B Configuration shown left 90 degrees up or down.

7 shows an alternative to a film hinge between the two parts of the corner essay 20 , namely in the form of a flexible band section 23 or a string that connects the bases of the two parts together.

8th shows a further alternative of a corner attachment 20 , the same as the corner essay 20 according to 5A is formed, but the gain 200 the two U-profiles 201 . 202 not towered over.

9 shows corner essays 20 according to 6B are formed and additionally one within the reinforcement 200 trained execution 203 exhibit. The implementation 203 extends longitudinally along the reinforcement 200 one part, through the film hinge 22 and through the reinforcement 200 the other part.

By performing 203 is a band 21 carried out or feasible. The ribbon 21 can through the bushings 203 of several, in particular of four Eckaufsätzen 20 be performed. The ribbon 21 can be around the narrow sides of the object G be placed, with the corner essays 20 the corners of the object G take up. Ends of the band 21 can be connected to each other, for example by means of a buckle and / or by means of a Velcro section. This results in an arrangement as in 10A shown. As a result, the corner essays 20 safely on the object G held.

A similar arrangement is also for example in the 1F . 2A . 3A and 4B shown, where there is the band 21 not through bushings 203 is guided, but is inserted into the respective outer U-profiles.

Because the membranes 14 the corner essays 20 against the object G but it is also possible, the edge protection device 2 without a band 21 to use, such as in 10 B shown.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1.1 to 1.4

transport container

10.1 to 10.4

first container part

100

cover

101

supporting cross

102

stand

103

increase

104

step

11.1 to 11.4

second container part

110

cover

111

supporting cross

112

stand

113

increase

114

plate

115

Bolt (fixing point)

116

WeldingSpot

117

step

12

shutter

13.1 to 13.4

frame

130

fastener

131.1 to 131.4

Rod

132

corner part

133

hole

134

attachment section

14

membrane

140

support section

141

attachment section

142

piping

15

poetry

2

Edge protection device

20

corner tower

200

reinforcement

201

first U-profile

202

second U-profile

203

execution

21

tape

22

film hinge

23

band section

A

admission

B

width

D

thickness

G

object

H

height

K

edge

L

length

O

opening

R

circumferential gutter

W1

first width

W2

second distance

Claims (14)

Transport container for sensitive articles, comprising a first container part (10.1-10.4) and a second container part (11.1-11.4), wherein - Each of the container parts (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4) comprises a frame (13.1-13.4) forming an opening (O) which is at least partially covered by a support portion (140) of an elastic membrane (14), wherein the Membrane (14) over at least one edge (K) of the frame (13.1-13.4) is stretched and wherein a fixed to the frame (13.1-13.4) connected cover (100, 110) covers the support portion (140) of the membrane (14) , and - The container parts (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4) are connected to each other such that between the support portion (140) of the first container part (10.1-10.4) and the support portion (140) of the second container part (11.1-11.4) an object (G ) can be held resiliently. Transport container after Claim 1 , characterized in that the membrane (14) of the first and / or the second container part (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4) over at least two mutually parallel edges (K) of the frame (13.1-13.4) is stretched on opposite sides the opening (O) are arranged, in particular over four straight edges (K), two of which are perpendicular to the other two. Transport container after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the membrane (14) of the first and / or the second container part (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4) over at least a portion of the cover (100, 110) is stretched or tensioned. Transport container after Claim 3 , characterized in that the at least one section of the cover (100, 110) runs parallel to the at least one edge (K) of the frame (13.1-13.4). Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (100, 110) of the first and / or the second container part (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4) is integrally formed. Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (100, 110) of the first and / or the second container part (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4) is a deep-drawn part or an injection molded part. Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (13.1-13.4) of the first and / or the second container part (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4) comprises a different material or consists of a different material than the cover (100 , 110) of the respective container part (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4). Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the membrane (14) of the first and / or the second container part (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4) is a silicone film or a net. Transport container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one plate (114) is provided, which is positively connected to the cover (100, 110) of the first and / or the second container part (10.1-10.4, 11.1-11.4) and Attachment points (115) for fixing the frame (13.1-13.4). A transport system comprising a transport container as claimed in any one of the preceding claims and an edge protector (2) having a plurality of corner posts (20), each of said corner posts (20) adapted to receive a corner of the article (G). Edge protection device for a transport container according to one of Claims 1 to 9 , comprising a plurality of corner posts (20), each of the corner posts (20) having two pivotally mounted parts each comprising: - a first U-profile (201) having two, in particular, resilient legs defined by a first width (W1) are spaced apart and between which an edge of an article (G) is receivable, and - a second U-profile (202) having two in particular resilient legs, which are spaced by a second width (W2) and between which an edge of an object (G) is receivable, wherein the second width (W2) is greater than the first width (W1). Edge protection device after Claim 11 , characterized in that between the first U-profile (201) and the second U-profile (202) of both parts of each of the corner attachments (20) in each case a reinforcement (200) is provided which the U-profiles (201, 202) projected on both sides in at least one spatial direction. Use of the transport container according to one of Claims 1 to 9 , of the transport system Claim 10 or the edge protection device according to one of Claims 11 or 12 to transport a work of art, in particular a painting. A method for producing a container part of a transport container for sensitive objects, in particular a transport container according to one of Claims 1 to 9 comprising the steps of: - attaching an elastic membrane (14) to a frame (13.1-13.4) having an opening (O) and at least one edge (K), - attaching the frame (13.1-13.4) to a cover (100, 110) such that the membrane (14) is stretched over the edge (K) such that a prestressed support portion (140) of the membrane (14) is formed and the cover (100, 110) forms the opening (O ) of the frame (13.1-13.4).

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