DE29803908U1 - Paint box - Google Patents

Description

^lV RICHTER, WERDERMANN & GERBAULET

* EUROPEAN PATENT ATTORNEYS - PATENT ATTORNEYS

. EUROPEAN TRADEMARK ATTORNEYS HAMBURG ■ BERLIN

DIPL-ING. JOACHIM RICHTER - BERLIN DIPL.-ING. HANNES GERBAULET ■ HAMBURG DIPL.-ING. FRANZ WERDERMANN ■ ■ 1986

NEW WALL IO KURFÜRSTENDAMM 216

2&Ogr;354 HAMBURG &Igr;&Ogr;719 BERLIN

'S (O4O) 34 OO 45/34 OO 56 ¹ S (O3O) 8 82 74 33. FAX (O4O) 35 24 15 FAX (O3O) S 82 32

IN OFFICE SHARING WITH MAINITZ & MAINITZ

LAWYERS ■ NOTARIES

oursign HAMBURG

YOUR FILE OUR FILE

H 98131 III 5800 03.03.1998

Applicant: Herlitz PBS Aktiengesellschaft

Paper, office and stationery Berliner Straße 27
D-13507 Berlin (DE)

Title: Opaque paint box

Description

The invention relates to a paint box with a base element and paint pots arranged on this, which can be covered by a cover element, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Opaque paint boxes serve as a working basis for creating pictures using brushes and opaque paints, whereby in addition to a predetermined number of basic colors available in the paint box in the form of paint pots, these can be combined to create any

colors. The color tablets are either firmly glued to the base (i.e. not replaceable) or in another known design of a opaque paint box, empty paint pots are simply inserted into corresponding recesses in the base element to make them easy to replace.

Therefore, the entire paint box must always be held in one hand if there is no suitable place to put it near the surface to be painted, or individual paint pots must be balanced in the hand if one wants to use them away from the paint box.

In any case, artistic or craft creativity is hindered by the cumbersome handling of known opaque paint boxes. Another major disadvantage of known opaque paint boxes is that important accessories, such as a paint mixing pot, have to be stored separately and transported to a place of use. Users, such as artists or schoolchildren, also find it disadvantageous that the opaque paint box is either too small, i.e. has too small a range of colors, or, if it has a large range of colors, is bulky and awkward both to store and to handle. In addition, the opaque paint boxes take up a lot of space on the workbench due to their dimensions, which is often not always available.

It is the object of the present invention to provide an improved opaque paint box of the above-mentioned type, in particular for students, which eliminates the above-mentioned disadvantages, is easier and more versatile to handle , has a large color palette, has an optionally integrated paint mixing pot and is nevertheless small

and is compact in storage and takes up little space on the work table when in use. This task is solved by a opaque paint box of the above-mentioned type with the features characterized in claim 1.

This object is achieved by the features characterized in claim 1.

According to the invention, the basic element of the paint box is made up of two parts: a base element and a paint pot insert, which has recesses for holding paint pots. A paint box designed in this way takes up little space on the work table when in use; it is easy for students to handle. The locking mechanism and changing the paint tablets are also simple. In addition, the paint box is made of robust parts so that if it is accidentally dropped, the paint box will not break or be damaged. Furthermore, the paint box is easy to clean; all parts can be dismantled or removed individually so that they can be cleaned separately under the tap. The brilliant color quality of the paints used in this paint box is a particular advantage when using it. The round design of the paint box refers to the color mixing circle, whereby the round rotating color palette is particularly advantageous, which allows the student or child to turn the color they need towards themselves.

This has the advantage that such a paint box is easy and versatile to handle, whereby the entire color palette in the form of the paint pot insert can be held easily and effortlessly in one hand, even without the base element and lid element.

Preferably further designs of the opaque paint box are described in claims 2 to 29. This results in a particularly simple and cost-effective design if the base element, the cover element and the paint pot insert are each formed as a single piece as injection-molded parts, with the base element, the cover element and/or the paint pot insert being expediently made of polystyrene or polypropylene.

A compact unit with all the necessary tools is achieved by detachably connecting a paint mixing pot to the folded paint box.

A particularly simple and cost-effective manufacturing process with high strength is achieved by making the paint mixing pot in one piece as an injection-molded part, with polystyrene or polypropylene being the preferred materials.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the base element is designed such that when the paint pot insert is inserted, a cavity is formed in the base element below the paint pot insert.

A simple extension of the paint pot palette is achieved by the fact that the base element is open at the side in the area of the hollow space and that paint pot drawers that can be optionally pushed in and out are also provided at the side.

The paint pot drawers are designed to be rectangular and have recesses to accommodate paint pots. This allows individual used paint pots to be replaced quickly and easily with fresh ones.

A handle for grasping a paint pot drawer and pulling it out of the cavity of the base part is provided by the paint pot drawers having a bulge on one side that protrudes from the base part when pushed in.

The paint pot drawers can be inserted into the base section from both sides by providing two mirror-image paint pot drawers for each base section.

The ability to optionally pull out the drawers with the paint pots makes the paint box extremely compact and therefore very functional. In addition, the required colors can be easily made available when using the paint box. The integration of the mixing palette in the removable lid also contributes to the compactness of the paint box.

A space-saving arrangement when folded up is achieved by the paint mixing pot being made up of two identical halves, which can be pushed over the sides of the folded-up paint box in such a way that they enclose the paint box.

A secure stand for the paint mixing pot with two separate chambers is achieved by the fact that the mold halves each have two symmetrical complementary parts of a connecting means, whereby two loose mold halves can be connected to one another to form a double pot by interlocking the respective complementary parts of the connecting means.

In a particularly stable design, the two molded parts are each made as a single piece as an injection molded part.

The base element expediently has two integral, mouth-shaped projections on the side and the cover element has two corresponding pins on the side, which can be inserted into the mouth-shaped projections in such a way that the cover element is pivotably connected to the base element.

To ensure secure locking during transport and storage, the lid element has a dovetail-shaped edge on the side opposite the pin, which, when folded, engages over a corresponding edge of the base part.

To ensure a clear arrangement of the colors, the carrier element and the color insert are rectangular in longitudinal section.

In another particularly preferred embodiment, the base element, the lid element and the paint pot insert are circular. This also results in a particularly elegant and space-saving design of the paint box when folded. For a particularly handy and practical arrangement of the paint pots, for example according to a color circle, the base element and the lid element are designed as ring disks.

The base element conveniently has a central circular holder for a cup-shaped paint mixing pot. This means that the paint mixing pot is positioned centrally and at the same distance from all paint pots, making it easy to handle.

In a particularly cost-effective and stable design, the cup-shaped paint mixing pot is made in one piece as an injection-molded part.

Different compartments for mixing different colours and increased stability are achieved by designing the bottom of the paint mixing pot with bars.

A tight, compact and attractive design is achieved by designing the lid element in such a way that, when attached to the base element, it has a central hole that fits over the paint mixing pot that is standing upside down on the base element.

A secure and reliable fastening between the cover element and the base element is achieved in that the cover element has a dovetail-shaped edge at least in a predetermined section of the outer peripheral edge, which, when fastened to the base element, engages in a corresponding edge on the peripheral upper edge of the base element.

In this case, the dovetail-shaped edge is expediently formed on two opposite sections on the peripheral edge of the cover part. This means that this connection can be easily and quickly made or released with two hands and a single movement.

A stable storage area for the paint mixing pot with a simultaneous sealed storage of the same in the paint box is achieved by the base element having a radially inner wall running in two semicircles in the circumferential direction, which separates a central space.

The base element expediently has a radially outer circumferential wall as a support for the paint pot insert.

Additional stiffening of the base part is achieved by forming radially connecting webs between the radially inner and the radially outer walls.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. These show in

Fig. 1 shows a first preferred embodiment of an ink box according to the invention in the opened state in plan view,

Fig. 2 in a sectional view along line A-A of Fig. 1,

Fig. 3 in a sectional view along line C-C of Fig. 1,

Fig. 4 in a further sectional view along line C-C of Fig. l with closed cover element,

Fig. 5A in a sectional view along line B-B of Fig. 1,

Fig. 5B Detail X of Fig. 5A,

Fig. 6 in folded state in a top view,

Fig. 7 in a view in direction D of Fig. 6,

Fig. 8 in a view in direction E of Fig. 6,

Fig. 9 in a view from below, Fig. 10 in a view in direction F of Fig. 6,

Fig. 11 in folded state with the paint mixing pot halves pushed over, in top view,

Fig. 12 in sectional view,

Fig. 13 in a side view in direction G of Fig.

Fig. 14 two paint mixing pot halves of the embodiment of Fig. 1 combined to form a two-chamber paint mixing pot, in plan view,

Fig. 15 a floor element of the embodiment of Fig. in plan view,

Fig. 16 in a side view in direction H of Fig. 15,

Fig. 17 in a side view in direction K of Fig. 15,

Fig. 18 in a view from below,

Fig. 19 in a side view in direction L of Fig. 15,

Fig. 2 0 in a sectional view along line A-A of Fig. 15,

Fig. 21 in a sectional view along line C-C of Fig. 15,

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10

Fig. 22 in a sectional view along line B-B of Fig. 15,

Fig. 2 3 Detail X of Fig. 21,

Fig. 24 in a sectional view along line D-D of Fig. 19,

Fig. 25 Detail Y of Fig. 21, Fig. 26 Detail Z of Fig. 22,

Fig. 27 a color insert of the embodiment of Fig. in plan view,

Fig. 28 in a side view in direction E of Fig. 27,

Fig. 29 in a view from below, Fig. 30 in a view in direction F of Fig. 29,

Fig. 31 in a sectional view along line B-B of Fig. 27,

Fig. 32 in a sectional view along line A-A of Fig. 27,

Fig. 3 3 Detail U of Fig. 31,

Fig. 34 Detail V of Fig. 31,

Fig. 3 5 Detail W of Fig. 31,

Fig. 36 Detail X of Fig. 32,

Fig. 37 Detail Y of Fig. 32,
Fig. 38 Detail Z of Fig. 32,

Fig. 39 a cover element of the embodiment of Fig. 1

under supervision,
Fig. 40 in side view in direction E of Fig. 39,

Fig. 41 in bottom view in direction F of Fig. 40,

Fig. 42 in side view in direction G of Fig. 39,

Fig. 4 3 in side view in direction H of Fig. 39,

Fig. 44 in sectional view along line A-A of Fig. 39,

Fig. 45 in sectional view along line B-B of Fig. 39, Fig. 46 in sectional view along line C-C of Fig. 39,

Fig. 47 in sectional view along line D-D of Fig. 39,

Fig. 48 Detail X of Fig. 46,

Fig. 49 Detail Y of Fig. 47,

Fig. 50 Detail Z of Fig. 47,

Fig. 51 a left paint pot drawer of the embodiment of Fig. 1 in plan view,

Fig. 52 in a side view in direction D of Fig.

51,

Fig. 53 in a bottom view in direction E of Fig. 52,

Fig. 54 in a sectional view along line A-A of Fig. 51,

Fig. 55 in a sectional view along line B-B of Fig. 51,

Fig. 56 in a side view in direction C of Fig.

51,
Fig. 57 Detail X of Fig. 54,

Fig. 58 Detail Y of Fig. 54,
Fig. 59 Detail Z of Fig. 55,

Fig. 60 a left paint pot drawer of the embodiment of Fig. 1 in plan view,

Fig. 61 in a side view in direction D of Fig. 60,

Fig. 62 in a bottom view in direction E of Fig. 61,

Fig. 63 in a sectional view along line A-A of Fig. 60,

Fig. 64 in a sectional view along line B-B of Fig. 60,

Fig. 65 in a side view in direction C of Fig. 60,

Fig. 66 Detail X of Fig. 63,
Fig. 67 Detail Y of Fig. 63,
Fig. 68 Detail Z of Fig. 64,

Fig. 69 a paint mixing pot half of the embodiment of Fig. 11 in plan view,

Fig. 7 0 in a side view in direction E of Fig. 69,

Fig. 71 in a side view in direction F of Fig.

69,
Fig. 72 in a side view in direction G of Fig.

71,

Fig. 73 in a side view in direction H of Fig. 71,

Fig. 74 in a bottom view in direction K of Fig. 70,

Fig. 75 in a sectional view along the line A-A of Fig. 69,

Fig. 7 6 in a sectional view along the line B-B of Fig. 69,

Fig. 77 in a sectional view along the line C-C of Fig. 70,

Fig. 78 in a sectional view along the line D-D of Fig. 75,

Fig. 79 Detail V of Fig. 78,

Fig. 80 Detail W of Fig. 78,

Fig. 81 Detail X of Fig. 69,

Fig. 82 Detail Y of Fig. 69,

Fig. 83 Detail Z of Fig. 69,

Fig. 84 a second preferred embodiment of an ink fountain according to the invention in a partially sectioned plan view,

Fig. 85 in a partially sectioned side view in the closed storage state,

Fig. 86 in a partially sectioned side view

in the open use state, Fig. 87 a floor element of the embodiment of Fig.

84 under supervision,

Fig. 88 in partially sectioned side view, Fig. 89 in a view from below,

Fig. 90 in a sectional view along line A-A of Fig. 87,

Fig. 91 in a sectional view along line B-B of Fig. 90,

Fig. 92 in a sectional view along line C-C of Fig. 87,

Fig. 93 Detail X of Fig. 88,

Fig. 94 a cover element of the embodiment of Fig. 84 in plan view,

Fig. 95 in a partially sectioned side view, Fig. 96 in a view from below, Fig. 97 in a sectional view along line A-A of Fig. 96,

Fig. 98 in sectional view along line BB of Fig.
102,

Fig. 99 in a side view in direction C of Fig. 95,

Fig. 100 in a side view in direction D of Fig. 94,

Fig. 101 in a sectional view along line E-E of fig. 100,

Fig. 102 Detail X of Fig. 95,
Fig. 103 Detail Y of Fig. 102,
Fig. 104 Detail Z of Fig. 102,

Fig. 105 shows a paint pot insert of the embodiment of Fig. 84 in plan view,

Fig. 106 in a view from below,

Fig. 107 in a sectional view along the line A-A

of Fig. 105,
Fig. 108 in a sectional view along the line BB of Fig. 105,

Fig. 109 in a sectional view along the line C-C of Fig. 108,

Fig. 110 in a sectional view along the line D-D of Fig. 108,

Fig. 111 in a side view in direction E of Fig. 105,

Fig. 112 Detail Y of Fig. 107,
Fig. 113 Detail X of Fig. 108,

Fig. 114 a paint mixing pot of the embodiment of Fig. 84 in plan view,

Fig. 115 in a partially sectioned side view,

Fig. 116 Detail X of Fig. 115,

Fig. 117 Detail Y of Fig. 115,

Fig. 118 Detail Z of Fig. 116,

Figures 1 to 4 show a first preferred embodiment of a opaque paint box 1000 according to the invention with a base element 10, a cover element 12 pivotably connected to it and a paint pot insert 14 with recesses 16 for paint pots 18. When the paint pot insert 14 is inserted in the base element 10, a cavity 20 is formed in the base element 10 below the paint pot insert 14, into which a left paint pot drawer 22 and a right paint pot drawer 24 can be inserted on both sides. These paint pot drawers also include recesses 26 for paint pots 18. The cover element 12 is hinged to the base element 10 by means of a hinge 28 in such a way that the cover element 12 can be opened or closed as desired.

Fig. 4 and 5A show the closed state, with the ink fountain 1000 being compactly closed, as is desirable, for example, for storage until the next use. In the closed state, a locking mechanism holds the lid element 12 firmly on the base element 10. This locking mechanism

The mechanism can be seen in the section in Fig. 5A and is illustrated in an enlarged detail in Fig. 5B. A locking edge 30 with a bead-like projection 32 is formed on the cover element 12 and engages with a corresponding locking edge 34, which is arranged on an upper edge of the base element 10 in such a way that when the cover element 12 is closed, its locking edge 30 engages with the locking edge 34 of the base element 10. To open, simply press the bead-like projection 32 upwards away from the base element 10 so that the locking edges 30 and 34 disengage and release the cover element.

The paint pot drawers 22, 24 can be pushed in and out as required, as shown in Fig. 1 and 2. When the paint pot drawers 22, 24 are pushed out, their paint pots 18 are also available. However, if these are not needed or if the top paint box 1000 is to be stored, the push-in paint pot drawers 22 and 24 ensure that the top paint box 1000 has small, compact dimensions. The paint pot drawers 22 and 24 are completely accommodated in the cavity 20. Figures 6 to 10 illustrate this folded state in various views.

In an advantageous further development, a paint mixing pot 40 consisting of two parts 36 and 38 is additionally provided, whereby the two parts 36, 38, as shown in Fig. 11 to 13, can be pushed over the top paint box in the closed state in such a way that a cavity 42 formed in the two halves 36, 38 completely accommodates the top paint box 1000 (Fig. 12). In this way, a paint mixing pot 40 is added to the entire system and at the same time a compact and small design is maintained for the storage state of the top paint box 1000 according to the invention, since all the cavities 20 and 42 are utilized.

In the use position of the opaque paint box 1000, the halves 36 and 38 of the paint mixing pot 40 can be removed and connected to one another in a configuration shown in Fig. 14. A two-part connecting element 44, 46 (Fig. 12, 13) is provided here, which are designed to engage with one another. The halves 36 and 38 are designed identically, with each half 36, 38 having a part 44 and a part 46. The configuration shown in Fig. 14 creates a paint mixing pot 40 with two separate chambers 48 and 50.

The halves 36, 38 of the paint mixing pot 40 are designed in such a way that dome-like elevations 52 of the cover element 12 are also received in the cavity 42, as can be seen from Fig. 12.

Fig. 15 to 26 illustrate the base element 12 in various views. This is U-shaped in cross section, with a base 54 and side walls 56 and 58. A mouth-shaped projection 60 is formed on the side wall 56, which serves as part of the hinge 28 for the cover element 12 and is shown enlarged in Fig. 23. An opening 62 serves to accommodate a hinge pin of the cover element 12, which is described in more detail below with reference to Figs. 39 to 50. The opening 62 essentially has a diameter that corresponds to the circumference of the hinge pin, so that it can rotate easily in the opening 62 when the cover part is opened and closed. A projection 64 narrows the clear way of the opening 62 in such a way that a predetermined force must be overcome to insert or remove the hinge pin. This prevents the hinge pin from accidentally coming out of the opening 62 and thus an accidental

Careful detachment of the cover element 12 from the base element 10.

An additional side wall 64 (Fig. 21, 23) serves as a stop and holder for the paint pot insert 14. The above-mentioned locking edge 34 of the base element 10 can be seen in Fig. 22 and 26. Fig. 25 illustrates an additional elevation 66 on the wall 58 for locking the paint pot insert 14 into place. Fig. 24 illustrates a thickening 68 of the wall 56 of the base element 10.

Fig. 27 to 38 illustrate various views of the paint pot insert 14. This has recesses 16 for receiving paint pots not shown in these figures, which are each delimited by outer side walls 70 and inner side walls 72. Elevations 76 are formed on a base part 74 of the paint pot insert 14. These serve to engage the upper ends of the drawers 22 and 24, as can be seen, for example, from Fig. 2. The middle elevations 76 serve to engage the pushed-in drawers 22, 24, as is indicated in Fig. 2 with the left drawer 22, and the two outer elevations 76A are used to engage the pulled-out drawers 22, 24, as is indicated in Fig. 2 with the right drawer 24 pulled out.

As can be seen from Fig. 36, the inner side walls 72 are provided with elevations 78 at their open ends. By means of these elevations, a painting aid, such as a brush in a suitable box or other suitable objects, can be held in place in a central space 80 between two walls 72. As can also be seen from Fig. 37, there is a web-like elevation 82 in the recesses 16 for the paint pots, on which the paint pots can be placed with a predetermined

distance from the base 74. This prevents the paint pots 18 from sticking over a large area in the recesses 16, for example if paint runs and dries on the base 74 of the paint pot insert 14. Lateral supports 84 (Fig. 31, 32, 38) on the paint pot insert 14 ensure that it is positioned appropriately in the base element 10, so that the cavity 20 is formed.

Fig. 39 to 50 show various views of the lid part 12 with the hinge pins 86, which can be inserted into the opening 62 of the mouth-shaped extension 60 (Fig. 23), as already described above with reference to Figs. 15 to 26. Furthermore, the above-described locking edge 30 with bead-shaped elevation 32 can be seen in particular from Fig. 84. By means of a peripheral edge 88 (Fig. 45, 46, 47, 48, 49), the lid element 12 seals tightly against an upper peripheral edge of the base element.

Fig. 51 to 59 illustrate the left paint pot drawer 22 in different views and 60 to 68 illustrate the right paint pot drawer 24 in different views. As can be seen in particular from Fig. 54, 57,

58 and 63, 66, 67, the drawers 22 and 24 for holding paint pots 18 are designed in a similar way to the paint pot insert 14 (see in particular Fig. 32, 37 and 38). Parts that function in the same way are therefore provided with the same reference numbers and for a precise description of the structure and function, reference is made to the above explanations for Figs. 27 to 38 and in particular Fig. 32, 37 and 38.

In order to provide a handle for pushing in and out, the paint pot drawers 22 and 24 are provided with a approach 90, as can be seen in particular from Fig. 55,

59 and 64, 68 respectively. Moreover, the two

Drawers 22 and 24 are mirror images of each other.

Fig. 69 to 83 illustrate various views of a paint mixing pot part 36. This has already been described with reference to Fig. 11 to 14, so reference is made to these explanations.

The 1000 opaque paint box is characterized by its compactness
and thus functionality; in use, this 1000 opaque paint box takes up extremely little space on the work table. This is achieved on the one hand by the
optionally pull-out drawers of the less frequently used colors, on the other hand by the integration of the
Mixing palette in the removable lid element. Further advantages
The special features of the 1000 opaque paint box are the non-slip rubber feet provided on it and the two water tanks, which are hooked into each other by a kind of bayonet lock so that they can stand on the work table without tipping over.

Fig. 84 to 86 show a second preferred embodiment of a 2 000 opaque ink fountain according to the invention
with a base element 110, a locking element 112
attachable lid element 112 and a paint pot insert 114 with recesses 116 for paint pots 118. A paint mixing pot
12 0 is placed centrally on the base element 110. Fig. 85 shows a closed storage state of the cover paint box 2000, in which the paint mixing pot 120 is placed upside down on the base element 110.
and the cover part 112 with a central recess 122 engages around the paint mixing pot 120 and on a circumferential
upper edge of the base element 110. The cover part 112 thus tightly closes the opaque paint box 2 000.

In contrast, Fig. 86 shows the opaque paint box 2000 in the state of use, i.e. the cover element 112 is removed and the paint mixing pot stands with its base 124 in the middle of the base element 110. The paint pots 118 are accessible in a ring around the paint mixing pot 120.

All parts are circular, so that a ring-shaped arrangement of the paint pots 118 results. As can be seen in particular from Fig. 85 and 86, stand elements 119, for example in the form of polyurethane pads, are embedded in the base element 110. These prevent the opaque paint box 2000 from slipping during use on slippery surfaces.

Fig. 87 to 93 illustrate the base element 110 in various views. This comprises an inner wall 124 which runs in two semicircles and encloses a space 126 for setting the paint mixing pot 120. A centrally running wall 128 forms a support for the paint pot insert 114, as can be seen, for example, in Fig. 86. A cavity 130 is formed under the paint pot insert 114, which can be used, for example, as a storage space for painting utensils. An outer peripheral edge 132 finally forms an outer stop for firmly locking the paint pot insert between the walls 124 and 132. Between the walls 124 and 128 and connecting them there are radial webs 134 and 136, which can be seen in particular in Fig. 92.

From Fig. 90 and 91, elevations 138 can also be seen, which ensure that the inserted paint mixing pot 120 is locked in place. These elevations 138 are designed in such a way that a pot 120 inserted upside down rests with its inner peripheral edge at the open end on these elevations 138 (see Fig. 85) and a

the pot 120 placed on the base element 110 with an outer peripheral edge adjacent to the base 124A rests on the elevations 138 (cf. Fig. 86).

Fig. 94 to 103 illustrate the lid element 112 in different views. This has a locking means 140 in a predetermined section of a peripheral edge 142, which locks into place on a corresponding edge 144 of the base element (Fig. 90, 93) in the manner shown in Fig. 85. In the area of the locking element, additional projections 141 are formed, which serve to manually disengage the locking means 140 for removing the lid and producing the usage configuration according to Fig. 86. In the embodiment shown, two locking means 140 are formed on opposite sections of the edge 142.

As can be seen in particular from Fig. 102 and 103, a peripheral edge 146 is bevelled on an inner side of the opening 122, so that this edge 146 fits sealingly in accordance with the bevel of the paint mixing pot 120 in the configuration according to Fig. 85.

A circumferential support wall 148 serves to support the cover element 112 in the state placed on the base element 110 for supporting and locking the paint pot insert 114, as can be seen in particular from Fig. 85.

Furthermore, the cover element 112 has a central opening 122, through which, as shown in Fig. 85, a part of the paint mixing pot 120 protrudes when the lid is in place. Figs. 105 to 113 show various views of the paint pot insert 114. This is U-shaped in cross section with a base part 150 and side walls 152 and 154, which are each connected to the

Walls 124 and 132 of the base element 110 (see Fig. 85 and 86). The recesses 116 for the paint pots 18 are formed between the walls 152 and . The inner wall 152 is formed in an inverted V-shape, so that the resiliently deflectable legs of this wall 152 result in a holding force for the paint pot insert between the walls 124 and 132 of the base element 110.

As a partition in the circumferential direction between recesses 116, the wall 154 is radially expanded or essentially inverted U-shaped, as can be seen from Fig. 108. Furthermore, in the spaces between the recesses 116, the wall 154 is expanded in the circumferential direction or essentially U-shaped, as can be seen from Fig. 110, and is drawn in semicircularly on an outer side 156, as can be seen from Fig. 109.

Figures 114 to 118 illustrate the paint mixing pot 120 in different views. The base 124A has a corrugated design, in particular for stiffening. A shoulder 156 serves as a support for the inner edge of the opening 122 of the cover element 112. A recess 162 is formed on an upper peripheral edge 158 at an open end 160 of the pot 120. This serves, for example, to deposit a painting tool, such as a brush, whereby rolling away is prevented.

The special advantage of this round, rotating color palette in the 2000 paint box is that it can be rotated, so that the student or child can turn the color they need towards them. Other advantages of the 2000 paint box are the non-slip rubber feet, additional storage options for small items in the lower part of the paint box and a lid element that

is designed so that it can also be used as a mixing palette.

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LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

Opaque paint box 1000, 2000

Floor element 10

Cover element 12

Paint pot insert 14

Recesses 16

Paint pots 18

Cavity 20

left paint pot drawer 22

right paint pot drawer 24

Recesses in drawers 26

Hinge 28

Locking edge 30

bead-like approach 32

Locking edge 34

Part of the paint mixing pot 36

Part of the paint mixing pot 38

Paint mixing pot 40

Cavity 4 2

two-part connecting element 44

two-part connecting element 4 6

Chamber 4 8

Chamber 5 0

dome-like elevations 52

Floor 54

Side wall 56

Side wall 58

mouth-shaped approach 60

Opening 62

additional side wall 64

Survey 66

Support edge 68

Side wall 70

Side wall 72

Base part 74

Surveys 76, 76A Surveys 78 27 Space 80 bridge-like elevation 82 side supports 84 Hinge pin 86 surrounding edge 88 Approach 90 Floor element 110 Cover element 112 Paint pot inserts&zgr; 114 Recesses 116 Paint pots 118 Stand elements 119 Paint mixing pot 120 central recess 122 inside circumferential wall 124 Floor 124A Space 126 centrally surrounding wall 128 cavity 130 outer circumferential wall 132 radial webs 134 radial webs 136 Surveys 138 Resting means 140 approaches 141 Edge 142 Edge 144 surrounding border 146 surrounding retaining wall 148 Bottom part 150 Wall 152 Wall 154 Paragraph 156

all-round edge 158

open end 160

Recess 162

Claims (29)

Expectations 1. Cover paint box (1000,2000) with a base element and paint pots (18;118) arranged on this, which can be covered by a cover element (12;112), characterized in that the base element is composed of two parts, a base element (10; 110) and a paint pot insert (14; 114) which has recesses (16; 116) for receiving paint pots (18; 118). 2. Cover paint box (1000,2000) according to claim 1, characterized in that that the base element (10;110), the cover element (12,112) and the paint pot insert (12;114) are each formed as one-piece injection-molded parts. 3. Cover paint box (1000,2000) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the base element (10;110), the cover element (12;112) and/or the paint pot insert (14;114) are each made of polystyrene or polypropylene. 4. Cover paint box (1000,2000) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized, that a paint mixing pot (40; 120) is detachably connected to the folded-up paint box (1000, 2000). 5. Cover paint box (1000,2000) according to claim 4, characterized in 30 that the paint mixing pot (40;120) is integrally formed as an injection-molded part. 6. Opaque paint box (1000,2000) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the paint mixing pot (40;120) is made of polystyrene or polypropylene. 7. A opaque ink fountain (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the base element (10) is designed such that, when the paint pot insert (14) is inserted, a cavity (20) is formed in the base element (10) below the paint pot insert (14). 8. Cover paint box (1000) according to claim 7, characterized in that the base element (10) is open at the side in the area of the cavity (20) and that paint pot drawers (22, 24) are also provided which can be optionally pushed in and out at the side. 9. Opaque paint box (1000) according to claim 8, characterized in that the paint pot drawers (22, 24) are rectangular. 10. Opaque paint box (1000) according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the paint pot drawers (22, 24) have recesses (16) for receiving paint pots (18). 11. A opaque ink fountain (1000) according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized, that the paint pot drawers (22, 24) have a bulge (90) on a side protruding from the base part (10) when pushed in. 12. Cover paint box (1000) according to one of claims 8 to 11/ characterized, that two mirror-inverted paint pot drawers (22, 24) are provided for each base part (10). 13. Cover ink fountain (1000) according to one of claims 7 to 12, characterized, that the paint mixing pot (40) is formed in two parts from two identical mold halves (36,38), which
are designed to be pushed laterally over the folded-together ink box (1000) in such a way that they enclose the ink box (1000). 14. Cover paint box (1000) according to claim 13,
characterized, that the mould halves (36,38) each have symmetrically two complementary parts of a connecting means (44,46), whereby two loose mould halves (36,38) are connected by interlocking respective complementary parts
(44,46) of the connecting means to a double pot
(40) can be connected to each other. 15. A opaque ink fountain (1000) according to claim 13 or 14,
characterized, that the two molded parts (36,38) are each formed as a single piece as an injection molded part. 16. Cover ink fountain (1000) according to one of claims 7 to 15, characterized, that the base element (10) has two integrally formed mouth-shaped projections (60) on the side and the cover element (12) has two corresponding pins (86) on the side, which can be inserted into the mouth-shaped projections (60) in such a way that the cover element (12) is pivotably connected to the base element (10). 17. Cover paint box (1000) according to claim 16, characterized in that the cover element (12) has, on a side opposite the pins (86), a particularly dovetail-shaped edge (30) which, in a folded-together state, engages in a snap-in manner over a corresponding edge (34) of the base part (10). 18. Cover paint box (1000) according to one of claims 7 to 17, characterized, that the base element (10) and the paint pot insert&zgr; (14) are rectangular in longitudinal section. 19. Cover paint box (2000) according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized, that the base element (110), the cover element (112) and the paint pot insert (114) are circular. 20. Cover paint box (2000) according to claim 19, characterized in that that the base element (110) and the cover element (112) are designed as annular disks. 21. A opaque ink fountain (2000) according to any one of claims 19 or 20, characterized, that the base element (110) has a central circular receptacle (126) for a cup-shaped paint mixing pot (120). 22. Cover paint box (2000) according to claim 21, characterized in that that the cup-shaped paint mixing pot (120) is integrally formed as an injection-molded part. 23. Opaque ink fountain (2000) according to one of claims 21 or 22, characterized, that a bottom (124A) of the paint mixing pot (120) is formed with concentric corrugations. 24. A opaque ink fountain (2000) according to any one of claims 19 to 23, characterized, that the cover element (112) is designed in such a way that, when fastened to the base element (110), it has a central hole (122) that fits over the paint mixing pot (120) that is standing upside down on the base element (110). 25. A opaque ink fountain (2000) according to any one of claims 19 to 24, characterized, that the cover element (112) has, at least in a predetermined section of the outer peripheral edge (142), a particularly dovetail-shaped edge (140) which, when fastened to the base element (110), snaps into a corresponding speaking edge (144) engages the circumferential upper edge of the base element (110). 26. Cover paint box (2000) according to claim 25, characterized in that that the dovetail-shaped edge (140) is formed on two opposite sections on the peripheral edge (142) of the cover element (112). 27. A opaque ink fountain (2000) according to any one of claims 19 to 26, characterized, that the base element (110) has a radially inner wall (124) running in two semicircles in the circumferential direction, which separates a central space (126). 28. Opaque ink fountain (2000) according to one of claims 19 to 27, characterized, that the base element (110) has a radially outer circumferential wall (128) as a support for the paint pot insert (14). 29. Cover paint box (2000) according to claim 27 and 28, characterized in that that radially connecting webs (134,136) are formed between the radially inner and the radially outer walls (124,128).