EP0176904A2 - Stackable container - Google Patents

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EP0176904A2
EP0176904A2 EP85111999A EP85111999A EP0176904A2 EP 0176904 A2 EP0176904 A2 EP 0176904A2 EP 85111999 A EP85111999 A EP 85111999A EP 85111999 A EP85111999 A EP 85111999A EP 0176904 A2 EP0176904 A2 EP 0176904A2
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Willem Jan Achterberg
Pieter Van Cosburgh
Walter Häfner
Manfred Häfner
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  • the present invention relates to a container, preferably a container made of plastic, with an opening which can be closed by a lid and in which the container interior is designed to widen conically to the opening.
  • containers for storing and transporting a wide variety of objects and materials, which can be closed by means of a removable cover.
  • the containers that have not yet been filled and the lids are usually kept in separate stacks.
  • the containers are usually conical so that they can be placed one inside the other.
  • the containers are preferably kept circular in cross section.
  • the empty containers can therefore be stacked in the smallest of spaces, since there is a high level of stability even with a relatively large stack height.
  • the stack height is relatively low, since the lids tend to move laterally.
  • the filled and thus closed containers are also usually stacked. It is found to be particularly disadvantageous that the positioning of the containers forming a stack is not predetermined. Since the bottom of the container is smaller than the lid, the upper container can be moved without any problems. However, since the overturning of a stack must be avoided, since problem waste from hospitals is stored in the containers, for example, extreme care must be taken when stacking. So that one The greatest possible degree of stability is to be ensured that the central longitudinal axes of the container lie vertically one above the other, but this is practically not feasible, since the stacking is carried out freely by measuring without tools or devices. Even after the stack has been created, the individual containers can still move, for example by accidentally starting up with a forklift or the like.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object of facilitating the creation of a stack of filled and closed containers while at the same time increasing its stability by means of a simple structural design of the container.
  • the invention provides that the cover on the upper side facing away from the container interior in the region of the outer edge has webs that run parallel and at a distance from one another and parallel to the edge, the spacing of the inner surfaces of these webs being designed in this way is that containers of the same taper, the same opening and the same or different heights are optionally stackable.
  • the webs have a different height and are connected to one another by a horizontally arranged intermediate wall, since it is then ensured even with several webs that the containers placed one above the other stand up with their side walls on the horizontally lying intermediate wall.
  • such containers are usually referred to as barrels and are kept circular in cross section.
  • the webs and the outer edge of the cover, as seen in the projection form concentric circles.
  • the number of webs depends on the container sizes manufactured. Since containers are usually offered in two different sizes, a preferred embodiment of the lid is designed in such a way that two webs running parallel to and at a distance from the edge are provided.
  • FIG. 1 In the stack shown in FIG. 1 as a partial view, several filled containers are placed one above the other, with only two containers 1, 2 being shown in an overall view for reasons of illustration.
  • the height of the container 1 is twice that of the container 2, so that the capacity of the container 1 is twice or approximately twice as large.
  • Each container is closed by a lid 3.
  • the containers shown are those with a circular cross section.
  • the covers 3 and the openings of each container 1, 2 thereby closed are of the same dimensions.
  • the taper of the side walls is the same, so that the bottom of the container 1 is smaller in diameter than that of the container 2. From FIGS. 2 and 3, the support of the upper container 1 or 2 in the stack can be seen.
  • FIG. 2 shows the support of the container 2, which is smaller in terms of its overall height, and FIG. 3 that of the larger container 1.
  • the cover 3 is provided with two webs 4, 5 which are spaced apart and parallel to one another.
  • the webs 4, 5 run parallel to the outer edge of the cover, the distance between the outer web 4 and the edge being approximately the same as the distance to the inner web 5.
  • the webs 4, 5 are connected to one another by a horizontally lying intermediate wall 6, which based on the height of the web 5 is arranged centrally.
  • the containers 1, 2 are provided with an annular base which lies below the side walls 7.
  • the bottom 8 of each container jumps back towards the lid 3 or the opening relative to the standing surface.
  • the container 2 and 3 shows, the container 2, which is kept smaller in terms of its overall height, is encompassed by the outer web 4, while the container 5 with a greater overall height is encompassed by the web 5.
  • the distance between the inner surfaces of the webs 4.5 is a function of the height of the container.
  • the height offset of the upper edge of the webs 4.5 ensures that the container terwandungen 7 are supported either on the horizontal partition 6 or on the lower lid parts. This creates zones of increased stress in the floor 8 caused by the weight of the container.
  • the area lying within the web 5 is designed such that the middle area lies lower than the area adjacent to the web 5.
  • the transition between these two parts becomes a sloping surface.
  • a handle 9 is provided in the central area, the upper edge of which lies at or approximately at the level of the web 5.
  • the overall height of the lid is kept relatively low despite the handle 9 and, in addition, the space required for the stacked lid is small.
  • the edge of the cover is formed on its lower side, facing the bottom 8 in the upturned state, in relation to the upper edge, the free end being angled inwards to form a locking lug 10.
  • this locking lug 10 encloses the upper edge of the lid.
  • the upper lid edge is U-shaped to form a latching recess, seen in cross section, in such a way that the latching recess is open towards the bottom 8 of the container 1 or 2 when the lid is put on .
  • the side walls delimiting the locking recess 11 are also provided with inwardly projecting, preferably rounded or triangular and circumferential locking webs 12, as can be seen particularly from FIGS. 2 and 3 and 5.
  • These latching webs 12 and 20 can lie opposite one another on both sides of the latching recess 11 or the web 13 or can be asymmetrically offset from one another on both sides.
  • the upper edge of each container 1, 2 protrudes outwards from the side wall 7.
  • This edge also seen in cross section, is Y-shaped, but the vertical web 13 forms the upper boundary and the inner, inclined leg 14 lies in the extension of the side wall 7 and the outer also inclined leg 15 forms a locking leg which is engaged by the locking lug 10 of the cover 3.
  • cover 3 and the container 1 or 2 not only can the respective cover be attached to the container in a particularly simple manner, but a firm connection between the container and the cover is achieved, which can only be achieved by one of the cover or container destructive intervention can be solved. This is absolutely necessary so that the stability of the stack formed from several containers is not endangered. This is also necessary, for example, to be able to pack and transport infectious or pathological hospital waste in a gastight and watertight manner.
  • This type of connection is particularly advantageous for containers and lids made of plastic, due to the shape and material-resilient behavior of these materials.
  • the cover is ribbed in the outer area to increase stability.
  • 4 stiffening ribs 16 and 6 reinforcing ribs 17 are provided between the outer edge of the lid and the outer web.
  • stacking ribs 18 are formed on the outside of the lid edge. These stacking ribs 18 also have the task of preventing the bending of the outer leg, which forms the edge of the lid, under load.
  • a circumferential sealing lip 19 is provided underneath the inner wall of the lid 3 which delimits the latching recess 11 and abuts the inside of the leg 14 of the upper edge of the container. If the product is liquid, this prevents it from flowing out.
  • the sealing can be further improved if on the outside sides of the vertical web 13 of the upper edge of the container projecting beads 20 are arranged on both sides, as shown in more detail in FIG. 5.
  • the locking bars 12 of the locking recess 11 engage behind these beads.
  • a sealing ring 21 is located between the base of the recess 11 and the upper side of the vertical web.

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When stacking filled containers which are closed by means of a lid, a safeguard against lateral displacement is particularly advantageous. If, for this purpose, bars are provided which grip around the lower edge of the container which is at the top in each case, various lid shapes result from the height of the containers in respect of the spacings of the bars. In the container (1) according to the invention, a lid 3 of identical design in each case can be used since it has two peripheral bars (4, 5) for adaptation to two different heights, the bars extending in parallel and parallel to the outer lid edge. The mutual spacings are selected such that the lower edge of the container (1) with the greater height is gripped by the bar (5) located on the inside, whereas a container (2) with a lower height is gripped in the lower region by the bar (4) located on the outside. To increase the stability, the bars (4, 5) are connected by a horizontally extending intermediate wall (6) located at the level of the centre of the bar (5). The upper free edge of the bars (4, 5) is offset in step form in such a way that the edge of the bar (4) located in a higher position has the smallest spacing from the lid edge (Figure 2). <IMAGE>

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Behälter, vorzugsweise auf einen aus Kunststoff gefertigten Behälter, mit einem durch einen Deckel verschließbaren öffnung und bei dem der Behälterinnenraum konisch sich zur öffnung erweiternd ausgebildet ist.The present invention relates to a container, preferably a container made of plastic, with an opening which can be closed by a lid and in which the container interior is designed to widen conically to the opening.

Behälter zum Lagern und Transportieren verschiedenster Gegenstände und Materialien die mittels eines wieder abnehmbaren Deckels verschließbar sind, sind in vielen Ausführungen bekannt. Oblicherweise werden die noch nicht gefüllten Behälter und die Deckel in jeweils separaten Stapeln bereitgehalten. Zur Verringerung des Platzbedarfs sind die Behälter üblicherweise konisch ausgebildet, damit sie ineinander gestellt werden können. Vorzugsweise sind die Behälter im Querschnitt kreisförmig gehalten. Die leeren Behälter lassen sich demzufolge auf engstem Raum stapeln, da selbst bei einer relativ großen Stapelhöhe eine hohe Standsicherheit gegeben ist. Bei den Deckeln mit einer relativ geringen Bauhöhe ist die Stapelhöhe relativ gering, da die Deckel zu einem seitlichen Verschieben neigen.Many designs of containers for storing and transporting a wide variety of objects and materials, which can be closed by means of a removable cover, are known. The containers that have not yet been filled and the lids are usually kept in separate stacks. To reduce the space requirement, the containers are usually conical so that they can be placed one inside the other. The containers are preferably kept circular in cross section. The empty containers can therefore be stacked in the smallest of spaces, since there is a high level of stability even with a relatively large stack height. In the case of the lids with a relatively low overall height, the stack height is relatively low, since the lids tend to move laterally.

Auch die gefüllten und somit verschlossenen Behälter werden üblicherweise gestapelt. Dabei wird es als besonders nachteilig empfunden, daß die Positionierung der einen Stapel bildenden Behälter nicht vorgegeben ist. Da der Boden des Behälters kleiner ist als der Deckel, ist eine Verschiebung des jeweils oberen Behälters ohne weiteres möglich. Da aber Umsturz eines Stapels unbedingt zu vermeiden ist, da unter anderem in den Behältern Problemabfälle aus Krankenhäusern gelagert werden, ist bei der Stapelung äußerste Sorgfalt anzuwenden. Damit ein größtmögliches Maß an Standsicherheit erreicht wird, ist dafür Sorge zu tragen, daß die Mittellängsachsen der Behälter lotrecht übereinander liegen, was aber praktisch nicht durchführbar ist, da die Stapelung ohne Meßwerkzeuge oder Vorrichtungen frei nach dem Augenmaß erfolgt. Selbst nach Erstellung des Stapels können sich die einzelnen Behälter noch verschieben, beispielsweise durch versehentliches Anfahren mit einem Gabelstapler o.dgl.The filled and thus closed containers are also usually stacked. It is found to be particularly disadvantageous that the positioning of the containers forming a stack is not predetermined. Since the bottom of the container is smaller than the lid, the upper container can be moved without any problems. However, since the overturning of a stack must be avoided, since problem waste from hospitals is stored in the containers, for example, extreme care must be taken when stacking. So that one The greatest possible degree of stability is to be ensured that the central longitudinal axes of the container lie vertically one above the other, but this is practically not feasible, since the stacking is carried out freely by measuring without tools or devices. Even after the stack has been created, the individual containers can still move, for example by accidentally starting up with a forklift or the like.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt demzufolge die Aufgabe zugrunde, durch eine einfache konstruktive Gestaltung des Behälters die Erstellung eines Stapels von gefüllten und verschlossenen Behältern unter gleichzeitiger Erhöhung seiner Standsicherheit zu erleichtern.The present invention is therefore based on the object of facilitating the creation of a stack of filled and closed containers while at the same time increasing its stability by means of a simple structural design of the container.

Zur Lösung der gestellten Aufgabe ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, daß der Deckel an der oberen, dem Behälterinnenraum abgewandt liegenden Seite im Bereich des äußeren Randes angeordnete, parallel und im Abstand zueinander sowie parallel zum Rand verlaufende Stege aufweist, wobei der Abstand der innenflächen dieser Stege so ausgebildet ist, daß Behälter gleicher Konizität, gleicher Öffnung und gleicher oder unterschiedlicher Bauhöhe wahlweise stapelbar sind.To achieve the object, the invention provides that the cover on the upper side facing away from the container interior in the region of the outer edge has webs that run parallel and at a distance from one another and parallel to the edge, the spacing of the inner surfaces of these webs being designed in this way is that containers of the same taper, the same opening and the same or different heights are optionally stackable.

Es ist nun in besonders einfacher Weise die Erhöhung der Standsicherheit eines aus mehreren übereinander gestellten, gefüllten Behältern gebildeten STapels möglich, da der untere Rand des Behälters von den Stegen des Deckels des unterhalb liegenden Behälters umgriffen wird. Beim Stapeln ist besonders vorteilhaft, daß die Lage des Behälters vorgegeben ist. Ein weiterer wesentlicher Vorteil besteht darin, daß für Behälter mit unterschiedlichem Fassungsvermögen die gleichen Dekkel verwendbar sind, da die Konizität und die Größe der öffnung für alle Behälter gleich gehalten sind und das unterschiedliche Fassungsvermögen durch eine entsprechende Höhe des Behälters erreicht wird. Das Fassungsvermögen eines Behälters steigt demnach proportional mit der Höhe. Ferner hat es sich noch als besonders vorteilhaft erwiesen, daß Stapel aus Behältern unterschiedlicher Höhe gebildet werden, da eine solche Anzahl von Stegen mit einem entsprechenden Abstand zueinander am Deckel vorgesehen sind, wie Behältergrößen anfallen.It is now possible in a particularly simple manner to increase the stability of a stack formed from a plurality of stacked, filled containers, since the lower edge of the container is gripped by the webs of the lid of the container below. When stacking it is particularly advantageous that the position of the container is predetermined. Another important advantage is that the same lid can be used for containers with different capacities, since the conicity and the size of the opening are kept the same for all containers and the different capacities are achieved by a corresponding height of the container. The capacity of a container increases proportionally with the height. Furthermore, it has proven to be particularly advantageous that stacks are formed from containers of different heights, because such a number of webs with a corresponding distance from one another are provided on the cover, as are container sizes.

Gemäß einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel ist vorgesehen, daß die Stege eine unterschiedliche Höhe aufweisen und durch eine horizontal angeordnete Zwischenwand miteinander verbunden sind, da dann auch bei mehreren Stegen sichergestellt ist, daß die übereinander gestellten Behälter mit ihren Seitenwänden auf der horizontal liegenden Zwischenwand aufstehen.According to a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the webs have a different height and are connected to one another by a horizontally arranged intermediate wall, since it is then ensured even with several webs that the containers placed one above the other stand up with their side walls on the horizontally lying intermediate wall.

In der Praxis werden derartige Behälter üblicherweise als Fässer bezeichnet und im Querschnitt kreisförmig gehalten. Für eine derartige Ausführung ist es besonders vorteilhaft, wenn die Stege und der äußere Rand des Deckels, in der Projektion gesehen, konzentrische Kreise bilden. Dabei richtet sich die Anzahl der Stege nach den hergestellten Behältergrößen. Da üblicherweise Behälter in zwei verschiedenen Größen angeboten werden, ist eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform des Dekkels so gestaltet, daß zwei parallel im Abstand zum Rand verlaufende Stege vorgesehen sind.In practice, such containers are usually referred to as barrels and are kept circular in cross section. For such an embodiment, it is particularly advantageous if the webs and the outer edge of the cover, as seen in the projection, form concentric circles. The number of webs depends on the container sizes manufactured. Since containers are usually offered in two different sizes, a preferred embodiment of the lid is designed in such a way that two webs running parallel to and at a distance from the edge are provided.

Weitere Kennzeichen und Merkmale einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der vorliegenden Erfindung sind Gegenstand von weiteren Unteransprüchen und ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine Teilansicht eines aus mehreren übereinander gestellten Behältern gebildeten Stapels,
  • Fig. 2 zwei aufeinander gestellte Behälter im Teilschnitt,
  • Fig. 3 ein der Fig. 2 entsprechender Teilschnitt, jedoch für eine kleinere Behältergröße,
  • Fig. 4 zwei übereinanderliegende Deckel des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters in Schnittdarstellung und
  • Fig. 5 einen Teilausschnitt der Fig. 2 in vergrößerter Darstellung, die Festlegung des Deckels am oberen Behälterrand zeigend.
Further characteristics and features of an advantageous embodiment of the present invention are the subject of further subclaims and result from the following description. Show it:
  • 1 is a partial view of a stack formed from a plurality of containers placed one above the other,
  • 2 two containers placed on top of each other in partial section,
  • 3 is a partial section corresponding to FIG. 2, but for a smaller container size,
  • Fig. 4 two superimposed lids of the container according to the invention in a sectional view and
  • Fig. 5 is a partial section of FIG. 2 in an enlarged view, showing the fixing of the lid on the upper edge of the container.

Bei dem in der Fig. 1 als Teilansicht dargestellten Stapel sind mehrere gefüllte Behälter übereinander gestellt, wobei aus Darstellungsgründen nur zwei Behälter 1,2 in einer Gesamtansicht dargestellt sind. Die Höhe des Behälters 1 ist doppelt so groß wie die des Behälters 2, so daß auch das Fassungsvermögen des Behälters 1 doppelt oder annähernd doppelt so groß ist. Jeder Behälter ist durch einen Deckel 3 verschlossen. Bei den dargestellten Behältern handelt es sich um solche mit einem kreisförmigen Querschnitt. Wie die Figur zeigt, sind die Deckel 3 und die dadurch verschlossenen öffnungen jedes Behälters 1,2 abmessungsgleich. Außerdem ist die Konizität der Seitenwände gleich, so daß der Boden des Behälters 1 im Durchmesser kleiner ist als der des Behälters 2. Aus den Fig. 2 und 3 ist die Abstützung des im Stapel jeweils oberen Behälters 1 bzw. 2 erkennbar. Die Fig. 2 zeigt dabei die Abstützung des in der Bauhöhe kleineren Behälters 2 und die Fig. 3 die des größeren Behälters 1. Der Deckel 3 ist mit zwei im Abstand und parallel zueinander angeordneten Stegen 4,5 versehen. Die Stege 4,5 verlaufen parallel zum äußeren Deckelrand, wobei der Abstand des äußeren Steges 4 zum Rand etwa genauso groß ist wie der Abstand zum inneren Steg 5. Die Stege 4,5 sind durch eine horizontal liegende Zwischenwand 6 miteinander verbunden, die etwa, bezogen auf die Höhe des Steges 5 mittig angeordnet ist. Die Behälter 1,2 sind mit einer ringförmigen Standfläche versehen, die unterhalb der Seitenwände 7 liegt. Der Boden 8 jedes Behälters springt gegenüber der Standfläche in Richtung zum Deckel 3 bzw. zur Öffnung zurück. Wie ein Vergleich der Fig. 2 und 3 zeigt, wird der in seiner Bauhöhe kleiner gehaltene Behälter 2 von dem außenliegenden Steg 4 umgriffen, während der Behälter 1 mit größerer Bauhöhe vom Steg 5 umgriffen wird. Der Abstand der Innenflächen der Stege 4,5 ist eine Funktion der Höhe des Behälters. Wie ferner aus den Figuren erkennbar, ist durch den Höhenversatz des oberen Randes der Stege 4,5 gewährleistet, daß die Behälterwandungen 7 entweder auf der horizontalen Zwischenwand 6 oder auf den tiefer gelegenen Deckelteilen abgestützt werden. Dadurch entstehen im Boden 8 durch das Gewicht des Behälters hervorgerufene Zonen erhöhter Belastung.In the stack shown in FIG. 1 as a partial view, several filled containers are placed one above the other, with only two containers 1, 2 being shown in an overall view for reasons of illustration. The height of the container 1 is twice that of the container 2, so that the capacity of the container 1 is twice or approximately twice as large. Each container is closed by a lid 3. The containers shown are those with a circular cross section. As the figure shows, the covers 3 and the openings of each container 1, 2 thereby closed are of the same dimensions. In addition, the taper of the side walls is the same, so that the bottom of the container 1 is smaller in diameter than that of the container 2. From FIGS. 2 and 3, the support of the upper container 1 or 2 in the stack can be seen. 2 shows the support of the container 2, which is smaller in terms of its overall height, and FIG. 3 that of the larger container 1. The cover 3 is provided with two webs 4, 5 which are spaced apart and parallel to one another. The webs 4, 5 run parallel to the outer edge of the cover, the distance between the outer web 4 and the edge being approximately the same as the distance to the inner web 5. The webs 4, 5 are connected to one another by a horizontally lying intermediate wall 6, which based on the height of the web 5 is arranged centrally. The containers 1, 2 are provided with an annular base which lies below the side walls 7. The bottom 8 of each container jumps back towards the lid 3 or the opening relative to the standing surface. As a comparison of FIGS. 2 and 3 shows, the container 2, which is kept smaller in terms of its overall height, is encompassed by the outer web 4, while the container 5 with a greater overall height is encompassed by the web 5. The distance between the inner surfaces of the webs 4.5 is a function of the height of the container. As can also be seen from the figures, the height offset of the upper edge of the webs 4.5 ensures that the container terwandungen 7 are supported either on the horizontal partition 6 or on the lower lid parts. This creates zones of increased stress in the floor 8 caused by the weight of the container.

Wie insbesondere die Fig. 4 zeigt, ist der innerhalb des Steges 5 liegende Bereich höhenversetzt ausgebildet, dergestalt, daß der mittlere Bereich tiefer liegt als der an den Steg 5 angrenzende Bereich. Der Obergang zwischen diesen beiden Teilen wird eine Schrägfläche. Im mittleren Bereich ist ein Handgriff 9 vorgesehen, dessen Oberkante in Höhe oder etwa in Höhe des Steges 5 liegt. Durch eine derartige Gestaltung wird die Bauhöhe des Deckels trotz des Handgriffes 9 relativ gering gehalten und außerdem ist der Platzbedarf für die gestapelten Deckel gering. Zur Verhinderung des seitlichen Verschiebens der Deckel ist der Deckelrand an seiner unteren, im aufgestülpten Zustand dem Boden 8 zugewandt liegenden Seite gegenüber dem oberen Rand vorstehend ausgebildet, wobei das freie Ende nach innen zur Bildung einer Rastnase 10 abgewinkelt ist. Bei gestapelten Deckeln 3 umschließt diese Rastnase 10 den oberen Deckelrand. Wie ferner aus der Fig. 4 erkennbar, ist der obere Deckelrand zur Bildung einer Rastausnehmung, im Querschnitt gesehen, U-förmig ausgebildet, in der Weise, daß die Rastausnehmung bei aufgestülptem Deckel in Richtung zum Boden 8 des Behälters 1 bzw. 2 offen ist. Die die Rastausnehmung 11 begrenzenden Seitenwände sind noch mit nach innen vorstehenden, vorzugsweise abgerundeten bzw. dreieckförmigen und umlaufenden Raststegen 12 versehen, wie besonders aus den Fig. 2 und 3 und 5 erkennbar. Diese Raststege 12 bzw. 20 können sich an beiden SEiten der Rastausnehmung 11 bzw. des Steges 13 gegenüberliegen oder aber auf beiden Seiten gegeneinander asymmetrisch versetzt sein. Wie ferner aus diesen Figuren erkennbar, ist der obere Rand jedes Behälters 1,2 nach außen gegenüber der Seitenwand 7 vorstehend ausgebildet. Dieser Rand ist, ebenfalls im Querschnitt gesehen, Y-förmig ausgebildet, wobei jedoch der vertikale Steg 13 die obere Begrenzung bildet und der innenliegende, schräg verlaufende Schenkel 14 in Verlängerung der Seitenwand 7 liegt und der äußere ebenfalls schrägverlaufende Schenkel 15 einen Rastschenkel bildet, der von der Rastnase 10 des Deckels 3 hintergriffen wird. Durch eine derartige Ausgestaltung des Deckels 3 und des Behälters 1 bzw. 2 läßt sich nicht nur der jeweilige Deckel in besonders einfacher Weise an den Behälter anbringen, sondern es wird eine feste Verbindung zwischen Behälter und Deckel erreicht, die nur durch einen den Deckel oder Behälter zerstörenden Eingriff gelöst werden kann. Dies ist unbedingt notwendig, damit die Standsicherheit des aus mehreren Behältern gebildeten Stapels nicht gefährdet wird. Dies ist weiterhin notwendig, um z.B. infektiöse oder pathologische Krankenhausabfälle gas- und wasserdicht verpacken und transportieren zu können. Diese Art der Verbindung ist besonders bei Behältern und Deckeln aus Kunststoff vorteilhaft, aufgrund des form- und materialfedernden Verhaltens dieser Werkstoffe.As shown in FIG. 4 in particular, the area lying within the web 5 is designed such that the middle area lies lower than the area adjacent to the web 5. The transition between these two parts becomes a sloping surface. A handle 9 is provided in the central area, the upper edge of which lies at or approximately at the level of the web 5. With such a design, the overall height of the lid is kept relatively low despite the handle 9 and, in addition, the space required for the stacked lid is small. To prevent the covers from sliding laterally, the edge of the cover is formed on its lower side, facing the bottom 8 in the upturned state, in relation to the upper edge, the free end being angled inwards to form a locking lug 10. When the lids 3 are stacked, this locking lug 10 encloses the upper edge of the lid. As can also be seen from FIG. 4, the upper lid edge is U-shaped to form a latching recess, seen in cross section, in such a way that the latching recess is open towards the bottom 8 of the container 1 or 2 when the lid is put on . The side walls delimiting the locking recess 11 are also provided with inwardly projecting, preferably rounded or triangular and circumferential locking webs 12, as can be seen particularly from FIGS. 2 and 3 and 5. These latching webs 12 and 20 can lie opposite one another on both sides of the latching recess 11 or the web 13 or can be asymmetrically offset from one another on both sides. As can also be seen from these figures, the upper edge of each container 1, 2 protrudes outwards from the side wall 7. This edge, also seen in cross section, is Y-shaped, but the vertical web 13 forms the upper boundary and the inner, inclined leg 14 lies in the extension of the side wall 7 and the outer also inclined leg 15 forms a locking leg which is engaged by the locking lug 10 of the cover 3. With such a design of the cover 3 and the container 1 or 2, not only can the respective cover be attached to the container in a particularly simple manner, but a firm connection between the container and the cover is achieved, which can only be achieved by one of the cover or container destructive intervention can be solved. This is absolutely necessary so that the stability of the stack formed from several containers is not endangered. This is also necessary, for example, to be able to pack and transport infectious or pathological hospital waste in a gastight and watertight manner. This type of connection is particularly advantageous for containers and lids made of plastic, due to the shape and material-resilient behavior of these materials.

Wie aus der Fig. 2 erkennbar, ist der Deckel im äußeren Bereich zur Erhöhung der Stabilität verrippt. So sind zwischen dem äußeren Deckelrand und dem außenliegenden Steg 4 Versteifungsrippen 16 und unterhalb der horizontal verlaufenden Zwischenwand 6 Verstärkungsrippen 17 vorgesehen. Ferner sind außenseitig am Deckelrand noch Stapelrippen 18 angeformt. Diese Stapelrippen 18 haben gleichzeitig die Aufgabe, die Aufbiegung des äußeren Schenkels,der den Deckelrand bildet, bei Belastung zu verhindern.As can be seen from FIG. 2, the cover is ribbed in the outer area to increase stability. Thus, 4 stiffening ribs 16 and 6 reinforcing ribs 17 are provided between the outer edge of the lid and the outer web. Furthermore, stacking ribs 18 are formed on the outside of the lid edge. These stacking ribs 18 also have the task of preventing the bending of the outer leg, which forms the edge of the lid, under load.

Durch die oben geschilderte Konstruktion des Deckels mit den Stegen 4 und 5 sowie den Versteifungsrippen 16 und.17 wird bewirkt, daß beim Transport des verschlossenen Behälters am Griff 9 die Verriegelung durch die umlaufende Rastnase 10 des Deckels 3 mit den Behältern 1,2 verstärkt wird.The above-described construction of the cover with the webs 4 and 5 and the stiffening ribs 16 and 17 has the effect that, when the closed container is transported on the handle 9, the locking is reinforced by the circumferential locking lug 10 of the cover 3 with the containers 1, 2 .

Wie ferner aus den Fig. 2 und 3 erkennbar, ist unterhalb der innenliegenden, die Rastausnehmung 11 begrenzenden Wandung des Deckels 3 eine umlaufende Dichtlippe 19 vorgesehen, die an der Innenseite des Schenkels 14 des oberen Behälterrandes anliegt. Sofern es sich um flüssiges Füllgut handelt, ist dadurch ein Ausfließen verhindert. Die ABdichtung kann noch zusätzlich verbessert werden, wenn an den Außenseiten des vertikalen Steges 13 des oberen Behälterrandes beidseitig vorstehende Wülste 20 angeordnet sind, wie in der Fig. 5 genauer dargestellt. Die Raststege 12 der Rastausnehmung 11 hintergreifen diese Wülste. Weiterhin ist es noch besonders vorteilhaft, wenn zwischen dem Grund der Rastausnehmung 11 und der oberen Seite des vertikalen Steges ein Dichtring 21 liegt. Durch die in der Fig. dargestellte Gestaltung der Verbindung des Deckels 3 mit dem oberen Rand des Behälters 1 bzw. 2 ist nicht nur sichergestellt, daß der Deckel 3 fest auf den Behälterand aufgesetzt ist, sondern auch eine absolute Dichtigkeit erzielt wird.As can also be seen from FIGS. 2 and 3, a circumferential sealing lip 19 is provided underneath the inner wall of the lid 3 which delimits the latching recess 11 and abuts the inside of the leg 14 of the upper edge of the container. If the product is liquid, this prevents it from flowing out. The sealing can be further improved if on the outside sides of the vertical web 13 of the upper edge of the container projecting beads 20 are arranged on both sides, as shown in more detail in FIG. 5. The locking bars 12 of the locking recess 11 engage behind these beads. Furthermore, it is particularly advantageous if a sealing ring 21 is located between the base of the recess 11 and the upper side of the vertical web. The design of the connection of the lid 3 with the upper edge of the container 1 or 2 shown in the figure not only ensures that the lid 3 is firmly placed on the edge of the container, but also that an absolute seal is achieved.

BezugszeichenReference numerals

  • 1 Behälter1 container
  • 2 Behälter2 containers
  • 3 Deckel3 lids
  • 4 Steg4 bridge
  • 5 Steg5 bridge
  • 6 Zwischenwand6 partition
  • 7 Seitenwand7 side wall
  • 8 Boden8 bottom
  • 9 Handgriff9 handle
  • 10 Rastnase10 latch
  • 11 Rastausnehmung11 notch
  • 12 Raststeg12 rest bridge
  • 13 Steg13 bridge
  • 14 Schenkel14 legs
  • 15 Schenkel15 legs
  • 16 Versteifungsrippe16 stiffening rib
  • 17 Verstärkungsrippe17 reinforcement rib
  • 18 Stapelrippe18 stacking rib
  • 19 Dichtlippe19 sealing lip
  • 20 Wulst20 bead

Claims (19)

1. Einwegbehälter für Krankenhausabfälle, vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff gefertigt, mit einer durch einen Deckel verschließbaren öffnung und bei dem der Behälterinnenraum konisch sich zur öffnung hin erweiternd ausgebildet ist,dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Deckel an der oberen, dem Behälterinnenraum abgewandt liegenden Seite, im Bereich des äußeren Randes angeordnete, parallel und im Abstand zueinander sowie parallel zum Rand verlaufende Stege (4,5) aufweist, wobei der Abstand der Innenflächen dieser Stege so ausgebildet ist, daß Behälter gleicher Konizität, gleicher öffnung und gleicher oder unterschiedlicher Bauhöhe wahlweise stapelbar sind.1. Disposable container for hospital waste, preferably made of plastic, with an opening which can be closed by a lid and in which the container interior is conically widening towards the opening, characterized in that the lid on the upper side facing away from the container interior, in the region of the outer edge, parallel and at a distance from one another and parallel to the edge of webs (4, 5), the spacing of the inner surfaces of these webs being designed such that containers of the same conicity, the same opening and the same or different height can optionally be stacked. 2. Behälter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stege (4,5) eine unterschiedliche Höhe aufweisen und durch eine horizontal angeordnete Zwischenwand (6) miteinander verbunden sind.2. Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (4,5) have a different height and are connected to one another by a horizontally arranged intermediate wall (6). 3. Behälter nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Höhe der einzelnen Stege zum äußeren Rand des Deckels (3) hin größer gehalten ist.3. Container according to claim 2, characterized in that the height of the individual webs to the outer edge of the lid (3) is kept larger. 4. Behälter nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die horizontal angeordnete Zwischenwand (6) in HOhe oder annähernd in Höhe der Mitte des innenliegenden Steges (5) liegt.4. A container according to claim 2, characterized in that the horizontally arranged partition (6) is at a height or approximately at the height of the center of the inner web (5). 5. Behälter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stege (4, 5) gegen die Vertikale um einen der Konizität der Behälter (1,2) entsprechenden Winkel geneigt angeordnet ist.5. A container according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (4, 5) is arranged inclined to the vertical by an angle corresponding to the taper of the container (1,2). 6. Behälter mit kreisförmigem oder eckigem Querschnitt nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Stege (4,5) und der äußere Rand des Dekkels (3), in der Projektion gesehen, je nach Konstruktion konzentrische Kreise oder eckige, parallel zueinander verlaufende LInien bilden.6. Container with a circular or angular cross section according to claim 1, characterized in that the webs (4,5) and the outer edge of the Dek kels (3), seen in the projection, depending on the construction, form concentric circles or angular, parallel lines. 7. Behälter nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwei im Abstand zum Rand und parallel zueinander verlaufende Stege (4,5) vorgesehen sind.7. Container according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that two webs (4, 5) running at a distance from the edge and parallel to one another are provided. 8. Behälter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Deckel (3) einen im mittleren Bereich liegenden Handgriff (9) aufweist, dessen Oberkante in Höhe oder annähernd in Höhe des oberen Randes (4,5) liegt.8. A container according to claim 1, characterized in that the lid (3) has a handle (9) lying in the central region, the upper edge of which lies at or approximately at the height of the upper edge (4, 5). 9. Behälter nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der äußere Rand des Deckels (3) zur Bildung einer in Richtung zum Boden (8) hin offen ausgebildeten Rastausnehmung (11) U-förmig ausgebildet ist und einen ebenfalls in Richtung zum Boden (8) verlaufenden, nach außen vorstehenden Schenkel aufweist, dessen freies Ende mit einer Rastnase (10) versehen ist, die den äußeren Rand des Behälters (1) hintergreift.9. Container according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer edge of the lid (3) to form an open in the direction of the bottom (8) towards recess (11) is U-shaped and also in the direction to the bottom (8) extending, outwardly projecting leg, the free end of which is provided with a detent (10) which engages behind the outer edge of the container (1). 10. Behälter nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die die Rastausnehmung (11) begrenzenden Wandungen mit zwei oder mehreren einander gegenüberliegenden und umlaufenden Raststegen (12) versehen ist.10. A container according to claim 9, characterized in that the walls delimiting the locking recess (11) is provided with two or more opposing and circumferential locking webs (12). 11. Behälter nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der obere Rand des Behälters V-förmig ausgebildet ist, dergestalt, daß der vertikale Steg (13) des oberen Rand des Behälters (1) bzw. (2) bildet und ein schräg verlaufender Schenkel (14) in der Verlängerung der jeweiligen Seitenwand (7) liegt und der andere schrägverlaufende Schenkel (15) annähernd parallel zum des die Rastnase (10) aufweisenden Schenkel des Deckels (3) liegt.11. Container according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper edge of the container is V-shaped, such that the vertical web (13) of the upper edge of the container (1) or (2) forms and one obliquely extending leg (14) lies in the extension of the respective side wall (7) and the other obliquely extending leg (15) is approximately parallel to the leg of the cover (3) having the latching lug (10). 12. Behälter nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Deckel (3) als einstückiges Kunststoffteil ausgebildet ist.12. Container according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid (3) is designed as a one-piece plastic part. 13. Behälter nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Behälter (1) bzw. (2) als einstückiges Kunststoffteil ausgebildet ist.13. Container according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container (1) or (2) is designed as a one-piece plastic part. 14. Behälter nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwischen dem äußeren Steg (4) des Deckels (3) und dem Rand des Deckels (3) Versteifungsrippen (16) vorgesehen sind.14. Container according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that stiffening ribs (16) are provided between the outer web (4) of the lid (3) and the edge of the lid (3). 15. Behälter nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwischen den STegen (4,5) an der unteren Seite der Zwischenwand (6) Verstärkungsrippen (17) vorgesehen sind.15. Container according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that reinforcing ribs (17) are provided between the webs (4, 5) on the lower side of the intermediate wall (6). 16. Behälter nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der außen liegende Rand des Deckels (3) Stapelrippen (18) aufweist.16. Container according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer edge of the lid (3) has stacking ribs (18). 17. Behälter nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Deckel (3) mit einer umlaufenden, im Bereich unterhalb der Rastausnehmung (11) angeordneten, an der Innenseite des inneren Schenkels (14) des oberen Randes des Behälters (1) bzw. (2) anliegenden Dichtlippe (19) versehen ist.17. Container according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid (3) with a circumferential, in the region below the locking recess (11) arranged on the inside of the inner leg (14) of the upper edge of the container (1st ) or (2) adjacent sealing lip (19) is provided. 18. Behälter nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in der U-förmigen Rastausnehmung (11) des Deckels (3) ein Dichtring (21) vorgesehen ist.18. Container according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a sealing ring (21) is provided in the U-shaped latching recess (11) of the cover (3). 19. Behälter nach einem oder mehreren der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der vertikale Steg (13) des oberen Behälterrandes beidseitig mit mindestens einer umlaufenden Wulst (20) versehen ist, die von den Raststegen (12) der Rastausnehmung (11) des Deckels (3) hintergriffen sind.19. Container according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vertical web (13) of the upper container edge on both sides with at least one circumferential bead (20) ver can be seen, which are engaged by the locking webs (12) of the locking recess (11) of the cover (3).
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