EP0268504B1 - Transport container provided with a closing lid - Google Patents
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- EP0268504B1 EP0268504B1 EP19870402110 EP87402110A EP0268504B1 EP 0268504 B1 EP0268504 B1 EP 0268504B1 EP 19870402110 EP19870402110 EP 19870402110 EP 87402110 A EP87402110 A EP 87402110A EP 0268504 B1 EP0268504 B1 EP 0268504B1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D7/00—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal
- B65D7/12—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal characterised by wall construction or by connections between walls
- B65D7/24—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal characterised by wall construction or by connections between walls collapsible, e.g. with all parts detachable
- B65D7/30—Fastening devices for holding collapsible containers in erected state, e.g. integral with container walls
- B65D7/32—Fastening devices for holding collapsible containers in erected state, e.g. integral with container walls separate from container walls
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- the present invention relates to boxes with mesh walls which are used for the transport of a certain number of products or goods.
- these boxes are arranged so that they can be folded back on themselves during their pending storage or upon their return after being emptied of their contents. Furthermore, they usually have feet allowing several of these boxes to be stacked one on top of the other.
- the present invention relates to cases of this kind which include an upper cover formed by two flaps articulated on the upper edge of two opposite walls of such a case so that they can be folded towards each other in their closed position.
- the object of the invention is to provide the boxes with this kind of locking means, of very simple design, making it possible to easily block the two flaps of the upper cover in their closed position, in order to avoid any untimely movement of those this, in particular during their handling during the transport of such a box.
- the flaps constituting the upper cover can be perfectly locked in their closed position.
- the maneuver to be carried out for such a locking is very easy, since it suffices to slide the latches of the two flaps outwards in order to engage their locking fingers under the upper edge of the adjacent side walls.
- the transport case shown in Figure 1 usually comprises four mesh walls 1, 2, 3 and 4 extending above the bottom of this case. As already indicated the arrangement can be such that these walls can be folded against the bottom in case of non-use. However, the details of such an arrangement are not shown in Figure 1, because it is an arrangement quite conventional in the matter.
- This box has an upper closing cover which is constituted by two complementary flaps 5 hinged on the upper edge of two opposite walls, in this case on the upper edge 6 of the walls 1 and 3.
- these two flaps can be folded towards each other to form the upper closure cover.
- this folding position there is a free interval E between these two flaps (see FIG. 2).
- Each of these flaps is provided with lateral projections, or other support elements, allowing it to rest on the upper edge 7 of the adjacent walls 2 and 4 of the body.
- these support elements are constituted, on each flap 5, by two projecting support ears 8 which are formed by elbows of a metal wire 9 also constituting the free edge of the corresponding flap.
- these support ears are located at one and the other corner of the free edge of this flap.
- each of these flaps is provided with a folding lock designated by the general reference 10.
- This lock is disposed in one of the corners of the free edge of the corresponding flap.
- the two latches thus provided are in a way staggered. Indeed, the lock of one of these two flaps is arranged opposite the side wall 4 of the body, while the lock of the other flap is located opposite the opposite side wall 2 thereof.
- each lock consists of a metal wire 11 bent in a general U shape and the ends 12 of which are bent around a cross member 13 of the corresponding flap 5.
- This arrangement allows both the articulation of the lock around this cross member 13 for its folding in one direction or the other, and its sliding in the transverse direction along this cross member, at least within the limit permitted by the 'spacing provided between the side members 14 of which the cross member 13 is integral.
- the arch formed by the bent wire 11 serves as a support for a locking finger 15 made of metal wire.
- the latter is fixed by welding to the lateral branches of this hoop by being arranged at right angles to the latter.
- the end 16 of this locking finger which is turned towards the outside, extends beyond the operating handle constituted by the wire 11 in order to constitute the locking member proper.
- this end is bent in such a way that after folding the lock against the free edge 9 of the corresponding flap, the end 16 of the locking finger 15 can be engaged below the upper edge 7 of the adjacent side wall 2 or 4, this position being shown in phantom in Figure 2.
- the middle branch of the arch 11 is located for its part above the free edge 9 of the other shutter 5 of farm ture. Consequently, the bolt 10 considered ensures both the blocking of the flap 5 on which it is mounted and the locking of the other flap located in front of it.
- the locking devices thus provided have the advantage of being extremely simple and very easy to operate. Furthermore they are able to ensure a perfectly effective blocking of the two upper flaps in their closed position, without there being, on the upper edges of the side walls 2 and 4, overshoots liable to cause discomfort for handling of boxes, when they are folded or stacked with other mounted boxes. Furthermore, there is no risk of an untimely movement of these flaps, and possibly the opening thereof, due to the various manipulations of this box during its transport, or under the effect of tremors during that -this.
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Description
La présente invention concerne les caisses à parois grillagées qui sont utilisées pour le transport d'un certain nombre de produits ou marchandises. En général ces caisses sont agencées de façon à pouvoir être repliées sur elles-mêmes lors de leur stockage en attente ou lors de leur retour après avoir été vidées de leur contenu. Par ailleurs elles comportent habituellement des pieds permettant d'empiler plusieurs de ces caisses les unes au-dessus des autres.The present invention relates to boxes with mesh walls which are used for the transport of a certain number of products or goods. In general, these boxes are arranged so that they can be folded back on themselves during their pending storage or upon their return after being emptied of their contents. Furthermore, they usually have feet allowing several of these boxes to be stacked one on top of the other.
Plus précisément la présente invention est relative aux caisses de ce genre qui comportent un couvercle supérieur formé par deux volets articulés sur le bord supérieur de deux parois opposées d'une telle caisse de façon à pouvoir être rabattus l'un vers l'autre dans leur position de fermeture.More precisely, the present invention relates to cases of this kind which include an upper cover formed by two flaps articulated on the upper edge of two opposite walls of such a case so that they can be folded towards each other in their closed position.
En effet l'invention a pour but de pourvoir les caisses de ce genre de moyens de verrouillage, de conception très simple, permettant de bloquer aisément les deux volets du couvercle supérieur dans leur position de fermeture, afin d'éviter tout déplacement intempestif de ceux-ci, en particulier au cours de leur manipulation durant le transport d'une telle caisse.The object of the invention is to provide the boxes with this kind of locking means, of very simple design, making it possible to easily block the two flaps of the upper cover in their closed position, in order to avoid any untimely movement of those this, in particular during their handling during the transport of such a box.
A cet effet la présente invention a pour objet une caisse du type rappelé précédemment dans laquelle les deux volets complémentaires formant le couvercle supérieur comportent :
- - d'une part des saillies latérales ou autres éléments d'appui sur le bord supérieur des parois latérales adjacentes de cette caisse,
- - et d'autre part un verrou rabattable, monté coulissant dans le sens transversal, et portant un doigt de verrouillage dont l'extrémité est coudée de façon à pouvoir être engagée sous le bord supérieur de la paroi latérale adjacente, ce verrou étant situé près de l'un des coins du bord libre du volet correspondant.
- - on the one hand, lateral projections or other support elements on the upper edge of the adjacent side walls of this box,
- - And on the other hand a folding lock, mounted sliding in the transverse direction, and carrying a locking finger whose end is bent so as to be able to be engaged under the upper edge of the adjacent side wall, this lock being located near from one of the corners of the free edge of the corresponding flap.
Ainsi les volets constituant le couvercle supérieur peuvent être parfaitement verrouillés dans leur position de fermeture. Or la manoeuvre à réaliser pour un tel verrouillage est très facile, puisqu'il suffit de faire coulisser les verrous des deux volets vers l'extérieur afin d'engager leurs doigts de verrouillage sous le bord supérieur des parois latérales adjacentes.Thus the flaps constituting the upper cover can be perfectly locked in their closed position. However, the maneuver to be carried out for such a locking is very easy, since it suffices to slide the latches of the two flaps outwards in order to engage their locking fingers under the upper edge of the adjacent side walls.
Un exemple de réalisation d'une caisse de transport selon l'invention est décrit ci-dessous en référence au dessin annexé à simple titre indicatif, et sur lequel :
- La figure 1 est une vue schématique d'une telle caisse de transport dont l'un des volets de fermeture est représenté en cours de rabattement.
- La figure 2 est une vue partielle en perspective, à échelle différente, représentant le détail du mode de montage et d'utilisation de l'un des verrous prévus sur cette caisse.
- Figure 1 is a schematic view of such a transport case, one of the closing flaps is shown during folding.
- Figure 2 is a partial perspective view, on a different scale, showing the detail of the method of mounting and use of one of the locks provided on this box.
La caisse de transport représentée à la figure 1 comporte, de façon habituelle, quatre parois grillagées 1, 2, 3 et 4 s'étendant au-dessus du font de cette caisse. Comme déjà indiqué l'agencement peut être tel que ces parois puissent être repliées contre le fond en cas de non-utilisation. Toutefois, les détails d'un tel agencement ne sont pas représentés sur la figure 1, car il s'agit là d'un agencement tout à fait classique en la matière.The transport case shown in Figure 1 usually comprises four
La présente caisse comporte un couvercle supérieur de fermeture qui est constitué par deux volets complémentaires 5 s'articulant sur le bord supérieur de deux parois opposées, en l'occurrence sur le bord supérieur 6 des parois 1 et 3. Ainsi ces deux volets peuvent être rabattus l'un vers l'autre pour former le couvercle supérieur de fermeture. Cependant il convient de noter que dans cette position de rabattement il existe un intervalle libre E entre ces deux volets (voir figure 2).This box has an upper closing cover which is constituted by two
Chacun de ces volets est pourvu de saillies latérales, ou autres éléments d'appui, lui permettant de s'appuyer sur le bord supérieur 7 des parois adjacentes 2 et 4 de la caisse. Dans l'exemple représenté, ces éléments d'appui sont constitués, sur chaque volet 5, par deux oreilles saillantes d'appui 8 qui sont formées par des coudes d'un fil métallique 9 constituant par ailleurs le bord libre du volet correspondant. Ainsi ces oreilles d'appui se trouvent situées à l'un et l'autre coin du bord libre de ce volet.Each of these flaps is provided with lateral projections, or other support elements, allowing it to rest on the
Par ailleurs chacun de ces volets est muni d'un verrou rabattable désigné par la référence générale 10. Ce verrou est disposé dans l'un des coins du bord libre du volet correspondant. Cependant, ainsi qu'il apparait sur la figure 1, les deux verrous ainsi prévus sont en quelque sorte disposés en quinconce. En effet, le verrou de l'un de ces deux volets est disposé en regard de la paroi latérale 4 de la caisse, cependant que le verrou de l'autre volet est situé en regard de la paroi latérale opposée 2 de celle-ci.Furthermore, each of these flaps is provided with a folding lock designated by the
Comme représenté sur la figure 2, chaque verrou est constitué par un fil métallique 11 coudé en forme générale de U et dont les extrémités 12 sont recourbées autour d'une traverse 13 du volet 5 correspondant. Cet agencement permet à la fois l'articulation du verrou autour de cette traverse 13 pour son rabattement dans un sens ou dans l'autre, et son coulissement dans le sens transversal le long de cette traverse, tout au moins dans la limite permise par l'écartement prévu entre les longerons 14 dont la traverse 13 est solidaire.As shown in FIG. 2, each lock consists of a metal wire 11 bent in a general U shape and the
L'arceau formé par le fil coudé 11 sert de support à un doigt de verrouillage 15 en fil métallique. Celui-ci est fixé par soudure sur les branches latérales de cet arceau en étant disposé à angle droit par rapport à celles-ci. L'extrémité 16 de ce doigt de verrouillage qui est tourné vers l'extérieur, se prolonge au-delà de la poignée de manoeuvre constituée par le fil 11 afin de constituer l'organe de verrouillage proprement dit. De plus cette extrémité est coudée de telle façon qu'après rabattement du verrou contre le bord libre 9 du volet correspondant, l'extrémité 16 du doigt de verrouillage 15 puisse être engagée dessous du bord supérieur 7 de la paroi latérale adjacente 2 ou 4, cette position étant représentée en traits mixtes sur la figure 2. Cependant il convient de noter que dans cette position la branche médiane de l'arceau 11 se trouve disposée pour sa part audessus du bord libre 9 de l'autre volet 5 de fermeture. En conséquence, le verrou 10 considéré assure à la fois le blocage du volet 5 sur lequel il est monté et le verrouillage de l'autre volet situé en face de lui.The arch formed by the bent wire 11 serves as a support for a locking
C'est pourquoi il suffit de prévoir deux verrous 10 disposés en quinconce pour pouvoir obtenir un parfait verrouillage des deux volets de fermeture 5 à chacun de leurs coins.This is why it suffices to provide two
La manoeuvre à réaliser pour cette opération de verrouillage est extrêmement facile à effectuer. En effet il suffit de rabattre le verrou 10 de chaque volet sur le bord libre 9 de l'autre volet, puis de faire coulisser chaque verrou vers l'extérieur de façon à engager l'extrémité 16 de son doigt de verrouillage sous le bord supérieur 7 de la paroi latérale adjacente. L'arceau 11 sert alors de poignée de manoeuvre du verrou correspondant. Il convient par ailleurs de noter que lors du rabattement de chaque verrou, son doigt de verrouillage 15-16 vient se placer dans l'intervalle E existant entre les bords libres des deux volets.The maneuver to be performed for this locking operation is extremely easy to perform. In fact, it suffices to fold the
Les dispositif de verrouillage ainsi prévus ont l'avantage d'être extrêmement simples et de manoeuvre très facile. Par ailleurs ils sont en mesure d'assurer un blocage parfaitement efficace des deux volets supérieurs dans leur position de fermeture, sans qu'il y ait, sur les bords supérieurs des parois latérales 2 et 4, des dépassements susceptibles d'occasionner une gêne pour la manutention des caisses, lorsque celles-ci sont repliées ou superposées avec d'autres caisses montées. Par ailleurs il ne risque pas de se produire un déplacement intempestif de ces volets, et éventuellement l'ouverture de ceux-ci, du fait des diverses manipulations de la présente caisse au cours de son transport, ou sous l'effet de trépidations durant celui-ci.The locking devices thus provided have the advantage of being extremely simple and very easy to operate. Furthermore they are able to ensure a perfectly effective blocking of the two upper flaps in their closed position, without there being, on the upper edges of the
Il est bien évident que certaines des parois de cette caisse pourraient être pleines au lieu d'être grillagées. Ceci pourrait être le cas notamment des deux volets 5 formant le couvercle. Au cas où les parois latérales 2 et 4 seraient pleines, il conviendrait de prévoir dans celles-ci des ouvertures destinées à recevoir l'extrémité 16 de chaque doigt de verrouillage.It is obvious that some of the walls of this box could be full instead of being screened. This could be the case in particular of the two
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FR8616078A FR2606743B1 (en) | 1986-11-19 | 1986-11-19 | TRANSPORTATION CASE HAVING A CLOSURE COVER |
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