EP0525623A1 - Container element - Google Patents

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EP0525623A1
EP0525623A1 EP92112557A EP92112557A EP0525623A1 EP 0525623 A1 EP0525623 A1 EP 0525623A1 EP 92112557 A EP92112557 A EP 92112557A EP 92112557 A EP92112557 A EP 92112557A EP 0525623 A1 EP0525623 A1 EP 0525623A1
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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
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/20—External fittings
    • 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
    • B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0209—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together stackable or joined together one-upon-the-other in the upright or upside-down position
    • 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
    • B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0234—Nestable or stackable container parts forming a receptacle when one part is inverted upon the other

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  • the invention relates to a container element made of plastic.
  • the container elements according to the invention are, in particular, separable elements which form the bottom, the lid and the side walls of a box-shaped container and can be assembled to form the container. They are used for packaging, transport and exhibition of sales goods, especially food and beverages.
  • the invention also relates to container elements which themselves form a container.
  • the containers formed from container elements are stacked on top of one another in a known manner for transport and storage, the bottom surfaces being able to be arranged congruently to one another or transversely to one another. Since the new containers are also used for sale as display boxes, it often happens that the individual boxes are also inclined. There is therefore a need to secure the containers or container elements against slipping against one another or even slipping off.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a container or a container element by means of which containers or containers formed from container elements are prevented from sliding against one another, in particular even when mixed with cardboard boxes.
  • the container element made of plastic has at least one studded area on at least one of its surfaces.
  • These knobs are expediently arranged in the corner areas of the respective surfaces. If the center line symmetry or center point symmetry is adhered to, it is ensured that when stacking and stacking containers on top of one another, studded areas each stand on or abut one another. This prevents the containers from sliding against each other, even if they are on an inclined plane, or are arranged at an angle for sale.
  • a safety function is achieved because the arrangement and configuration of the knobs ensures that only container elements with the same knob system are compatible, that is, they can be safely stacked together. When using the knob system on the loading surface of a pallet, only container elements with corresponding corresponding knob systems can be stacked on their base or contact surface.
  • the surfaces of the container elements are often subdivided into several areas, between which there are tracks or grooves for sealing tapes which are looped around the container elements.
  • the studded areas are arranged in the corner areas of the individual surfaces.
  • the dimpled areas are dimensioned and spaced from one another such that at least two dimpled areas always lie on or on top of one another if surfaces provided with the dimpled areas lie congruently or transversely to one another.
  • a container formed from the container element according to the invention can thus be stacked as desired.
  • Each pimple field is preferably formed by the arrangement of pimples which are closely spaced apart on the container surface. It is advantageously proposed that the knob fields are formed within a rectangular contour, the knobs being arranged either in lines running parallel to the sides of the rectangular contour or in oblique lines. Successive rows are preferably offset from one another, in particular with a gap.
  • the dimpled fields are not arranged in a rectangular contour but, for example, in a round one, then they are arranged parallel or at an angle to a right-angled coordinate system.
  • the studded areas can have open areas on which no studs are arranged, so that the open areas have symbol or letter contours.
  • the knobs are preferably spherical segment-shaped projections, which can also have a hemispherical shape.
  • an anti-slip device is provided in an ideal manner, which acts practically in every direction of movement. Even if the container element provided with the knobs is used as the side surface of a container, the knob fields offer a slip protection against the sliding of adjacent containers. In addition, the container elements are used as a bottom or top surface, so that the containers can be stacked accordingly.
  • the knob systems provide a surprising holding effect when stacked on top of each other ter container by the interlocking of the knobs, whereby stacked container elements do not slip against each other even in a substantial inclined position. Even with mixed stacking of plastic and cardboard containers, there is a good hold between the containers.
  • the containers are particularly subject to cleaning regulations, it is advantageously proposed to design the contact edges between the knobs and the surface of the container element as radii, which results in smooth transitions. Dirt is difficult to settle in these soft transitions, so that the container elements are easy to clean. The radii also reduce the risk of injury.
  • knobs arranged in rectangular contours offer a visually uniform appearance, which is an aesthetic moment that comes into play when the containers formed from the container elements are used as display boxes.
  • tray-shaped container elements 1 which have two surfaces 2 and 3, two longitudinal edges 4 and 5 and two narrow edges 6 and 7.
  • One of the surfaces is provided as an outer surface 3, the other as an inner surface 2.
  • an outer surface 3 and the longitudinal edges 4, 5 groove-like or track-like depressions 8 are provided for fastening tapes.
  • the container elements are provided with a recess 9 in the lower area, as a result of which the container elements can be stacked one inside the other. Otherwise, the container elements are provided with connecting devices 10 and inside with stiffening elements 11.
  • knobs 12 On the underside of the container 3 there are arranged knobs 12 which, as shown in FIG. 2, have a spherical segment-shaped cross section. As shown in FIG. 1, the knobs 12 are grouped in rectangular knobs that lie essentially within a rectangular contour. The knobs are arranged in rows 14a and 14b, which are expediently staggered from row to row evenly with respect to each other. The knob fields 13 themselves are arranged symmetrically to the surface center lines in the corner regions of the surface 3 of the container.
  • the surface 3 of the container element 1 is divided into two, namely by the fastener tape track 8 along the central axis. Rectangular pimples are therefore arranged in the corner areas of the surfaces formed, symmetrically to the center lines of the respective surface.
  • nub fields when these lie against or on top of one another when stacking containers formed from container elements according to the invention. Even if a container element with its surface provided with nubs is placed transversely on another container element, at least two nub fields with parts of their nubs lie one above the other.

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The plastic container element (1) has one or more knob areas (13) as an anti-slip safeguard on at least one of its surfaces, specifically preferably on its standing surface. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Behälterelement aus Kunststoff.The invention relates to a container element made of plastic.

Bei den erfindungsgemäßen Behälterelementen handelt es sich insbesondere um vereinzelbare Elemente, die den Boden, den Deckel und die Seitenwände eines kastenförmigen Behälters bilden und zum Behälter zusammengesetzt werden können. Sie dienen zur Verpackung, zum Transport und zur Ausstellung von Verkaufsgütern, insbesondere Lebensmitteln und Getränken. Die Erfindung betrifft auch Behälterelemente, die selbst einen Behälter bilden.The container elements according to the invention are, in particular, separable elements which form the bottom, the lid and the side walls of a box-shaped container and can be assembled to form the container. They are used for packaging, transport and exhibition of sales goods, especially food and beverages. The invention also relates to container elements which themselves form a container.

Während bisher verwendete Pappkisten wegen der Oberflächenbeschaffenheit der verwendeten Kartons praktisch kaum gegeneinander verrutschen können, besteht allerdings bei aufeinanderliegenden Kunststoff- sowie Kunststoff-/Kartonflächen eine Rutschgefahr.While previously used cardboard boxes can hardly slide against each other due to the surface condition of the cardboard used, there is a risk of slipping when plastic and plastic / cardboard surfaces lie on top of each other.

Die aus Behälterelementen gebildeten Behälter werden zum Transport und zur Lagerung in bekannter Weise übereinandergestapelt, wobei die Bodenflächen kongruent zueinander oder quer zueinander angeordnet werden können. Da die neuartigen Behälter geöffnet auch zum Verkauf als sogenannte Displaykästen verwendet werden, kommt es häufig vor, daß die einzelnen Kästen auch schräg gestellt werden. Es besteht daher Bedarf, die Behälter oder Behälterelemente gegen Verrutschen gegeneinander oder gar Abrutschen zu sichern.The containers formed from container elements are stacked on top of one another in a known manner for transport and storage, the bottom surfaces being able to be arranged congruently to one another or transversely to one another. Since the new containers are also used for sale as display boxes, it often happens that the individual boxes are also inclined. There is therefore a need to secure the containers or container elements against slipping against one another or even slipping off.

Der Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Behälter oder ein Behälterelement anzugeben, durch welches verhindert wird, daß Behälter bzw. aus Behälterelementen gebildete Behälter, insbesondere auch bei Vermischtstapelung mit Pappkartonen, gegeneinander verrutschen können.The invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a container or a container element by means of which containers or containers formed from container elements are prevented from sliding against one another, in particular even when mixed with cardboard boxes.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst. Weitere Merkmale ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.This object is achieved by the characterizing features of patent claim 1. Further features emerge from the subclaims.

Nach Maßgabe der Erfindung weist das aus Kunststoff gebildete Behälterelement wenigstens ein Noppenfeld auf wenigstens einer seiner Oberflächen auf. Zweckmäßigerweise werden diese Noppenfelder jeweils in den Eckbereichen der jeweiligen Oberflächen angeordnet. Bei Einhaltung der Mittelliniensymmetrie oder Mittelpunktsymmetrie ist gewährleistet, daß beim Aufeinanderstapeln und Nebeneinanderanordnen von Behältern jeweils Noppenfelder aufeinanderstehen bzw. aneinanderliegen. Dadurch wird verhindert, daß die Behälter gegeneinander verrutschen können, selbst, wenn diese auf einer schrägen Ebene stehen, oder zum Verkauf schräg angeordnet werden. Ferner erreicht man nach der Erfindung insofern eine Sicherungsfunktion, weil durch die Anordnung und Ausbildung der Noppen gewährleistet ist, daß nur Behälterelemente mit demselben Noppensystem kompatibel sind, also miteinander sicher gestapelt werden können. Bei Verwendung des Noppensystems auf der Ladefläche einer Palette können nur Behälterelemente mit entsprechenden korrespondierenden Noppensystemen an ihrer Boden- bzw. Aufstandsfläche gestapelt werden.According to the invention, the container element made of plastic has at least one studded area on at least one of its surfaces. These knobs are expediently arranged in the corner areas of the respective surfaces. If the center line symmetry or center point symmetry is adhered to, it is ensured that when stacking and stacking containers on top of one another, studded areas each stand on or abut one another. This prevents the containers from sliding against each other, even if they are on an inclined plane, or are arranged at an angle for sale. Furthermore, according to the invention, a safety function is achieved because the arrangement and configuration of the knobs ensures that only container elements with the same knob system are compatible, that is, they can be safely stacked together. When using the knob system on the loading surface of a pallet, only container elements with corresponding corresponding knob systems can be stacked on their base or contact surface.

Um die aus den Behälterelementen gebildeten Behälter in geeigneter Weise verschließen zu können, werden häufig die Oberflächen der Behälterelemente in mehrere Flächen unterteilt, zwischen denen Spuren oder Nuten für Verschlußbänder liegen, die bandartig um die Behälterelemente geschlungen werden. In diesem Falle ist vorgesehen, daß die Noppenfelder jeweils in den Eckbereichen der einzelnen Flächen angeordnet sind.In order to be able to seal the containers formed from the container elements in a suitable manner, the surfaces of the container elements are often subdivided into several areas, between which there are tracks or grooves for sealing tapes which are looped around the container elements. In this case it is provided that the studded areas are arranged in the corner areas of the individual surfaces.

Mit Vorteil sind die Noppenfelder derart dimensioniert und zueinander beabstandet, daß immer wenigstens zwei Noppenfelder an- bzw. aufeinanderliegen, wenn mit den Noppenfeldern versehene Oberflächen kongruent oder quer zueinander aufeinanderliegen. Damit wird ein aus dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälterelement gebildeter Behälter beliebig stapelbar.Advantageously, the dimpled areas are dimensioned and spaced from one another such that at least two dimpled areas always lie on or on top of one another if surfaces provided with the dimpled areas lie congruently or transversely to one another. A container formed from the container element according to the invention can thus be stacked as desired.

Jedes Noppenfeld wird in bevorzugter Weise durch die Anordnung eng zueinander beabstandeter Noppen auf der Behälteroberfläche gebildet. Mit Vorteil wird vorgeschlagen, daß die Noppenfelder innerhalb einer rechteckigen Kontur ausgebildet sind, wobei die Noppen entweder in zu den Seiten der rechteckigen Kontur parallel verlaufenden Linien oder schräg verlaufenden Linien angeordnet sind. Aufeinanderfolgende Reihen sind hierbei bevorzugt versetzt zueinander angeordnet und zwar insbesondere auf Lücke.Each pimple field is preferably formed by the arrangement of pimples which are closely spaced apart on the container surface. It is advantageously proposed that the knob fields are formed within a rectangular contour, the knobs being arranged either in lines running parallel to the sides of the rectangular contour or in oblique lines. Successive rows are preferably offset from one another, in particular with a gap.

Werden die Noppenfelder nicht in einer rechteckigen Kontur angeordnet, sondern beispielsweise in einer runden, so werden sie entsprechend zu einem rechtwinkligen Koordinatensystem parallel oder winklig angeordnet.If the dimpled fields are not arranged in a rectangular contour but, for example, in a round one, then they are arranged parallel or at an angle to a right-angled coordinate system.

In besonders bevorzugter Weise können die Noppenfelder Freiflächen aufweisen, auf welchen keine Noppen angeordnet sind, so daß die Freiflächen Symbol- oder Buchstabenkonturen aufweisen.In a particularly preferred manner, the studded areas can have open areas on which no studs are arranged, so that the open areas have symbol or letter contours.

In bevorzugter Weise sind die Noppen kugelsegmentförmige Vorsprünge, die auch Halbkugelform haben können.The knobs are preferably spherical segment-shaped projections, which can also have a hemispherical shape.

Durch die in schrägverlaufenden Linien angeordneten kugelsegmentförmigen Noppen wird in idealer Weiser eine Rutschsicherung bereitgestellt, die praktisch in jede Bewegungsrichtung wirkt. Selbst wenn das mit den Noppen versehene Behälterelement als Seitenfläche eines Behälters verwendet wird, bieten die Noppenfelder eine Rutschsicherung gegen das Verrutschen nebeneinanderstehender Behälter. Im übrigen werden die Behälterelemente als Boden- oder Deckelfläche verwendet, so daß die Behälter entsprechend stapelbar sind. Hierbei gewähren die Noppensysteme eine überraschende Haltewirkung übereinandergestapelter Behälter durch das Ineinandergreifen der Noppen, wobei gestapelte Behälterelemente auch in erheblicher Schräglage nicht gegeneinander verrutschen. Auch bei Gemischtstapelung von Kunststoff-und Kartonbehältern ergibt sich ein guter Halt zwischen den Behältern.Due to the spherical segment-shaped knobs arranged in oblique lines, an anti-slip device is provided in an ideal manner, which acts practically in every direction of movement. Even if the container element provided with the knobs is used as the side surface of a container, the knob fields offer a slip protection against the sliding of adjacent containers. In addition, the container elements are used as a bottom or top surface, so that the containers can be stacked accordingly. The knob systems provide a surprising holding effect when stacked on top of each other ter container by the interlocking of the knobs, whereby stacked container elements do not slip against each other even in a substantial inclined position. Even with mixed stacking of plastic and cardboard containers, there is a good hold between the containers.

Da die Behälter in besonderem Maße Reinigungsvorschriften unterliegen, wird mit Vorteil vorgeschlagen, die Berührungskanten zwischen den Noppen und der Behälterelementoberfläche als Radien auszubilden, wodurch sich weiche Übergänge ergeben. In diesen weichen Übergängen kann sich nur schlecht Schmutz absetzen, so daß die Behälterelemente einfach zu reinigen sind. Weiter wird durch die Radien eine Verletzungsgefahr vermindert.Since the containers are particularly subject to cleaning regulations, it is advantageously proposed to design the contact edges between the knobs and the surface of the container element as radii, which results in smooth transitions. Dirt is difficult to settle in these soft transitions, so that the container elements are easy to clean. The radii also reduce the risk of injury.

Insgesamt bieten die in rechteckigen Konturen angeordneten Noppen ein optisch gleichmäßiges Erscheinungsbild, was ein ästhetisches Moment ist, welches zum Tragen kommt, wenn die aus den Behälterelementen gebildeten Behälter als Displaykästen eingesetzt werden.Overall, the knobs arranged in rectangular contours offer a visually uniform appearance, which is an aesthetic moment that comes into play when the containers formed from the container elements are used as display boxes.

Weitere Vorteile und Merkmale ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung anhand der Figuren. Dabei zeigen:

  • Fig.1 eine Ansicht einer Oberfläche eines Behälterelementes mit Noppenflächen; und
  • Fig. 2 eine teilgeschnittene schematische Ansicht eines Behälterelementes von der Schmalseite her gesehen.
Further advantages and features result from the following description with reference to the figures. Show:
  • 1 shows a view of a surface of a container element with knob surfaces; and
  • Fig. 2 is a partially sectioned schematic view of a container element seen from the narrow side.

Gleiche Elemente sind mit gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.The same elements are provided with the same reference symbols.

Bei den in den Fig. 1 und 2 gezeigten Behälterelementen handelt es sich grob gesehen um tablettförmige Behälterelemente 1, die zwei Oberflächen 2 und 3, zwei Längskanten 4 und 5 sowie zwei Schmalkanten 6 und 7 aufweisen.The container elements shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are, roughly speaking, tray-shaped container elements 1 which have two surfaces 2 and 3, two longitudinal edges 4 and 5 and two narrow edges 6 and 7.

Eine der Oberflächen ist als äußere Oberfläche 3 vorgesehen, die andere als innere Oberfläche 2. Im Bereich der äußeren Oberfläche 3 sowie der Längskanten 4, 5 sind nuten- oder spurenartige Vertiefungen 8 für Verschlußbänder vorgesehen. An den Längskanten 4 und 5 sowie die Schmalkanten 6, 7 sind die Behälterelemente im unteren Bereich mit einem zurückliegenden Einschnitt 9 versehen, wodurch die Behälterelemente ineinander stapelbar werden. Im übrigen sind die Behälterelemente mit Anschlußvorrichtungen 10 sowie im Inneren mit Versteifungselementen 11 versehen.One of the surfaces is provided as an outer surface 3, the other as an inner surface 2. In the area of the outer surface 3 and the longitudinal edges 4, 5, groove-like or track-like depressions 8 are provided for fastening tapes. On the longitudinal edges 4 and 5 and the narrow edges 6, 7, the container elements are provided with a recess 9 in the lower area, as a result of which the container elements can be stacked one inside the other. Otherwise, the container elements are provided with connecting devices 10 and inside with stiffening elements 11.

An der Behälterunterseite 3 sind Noppen 12 angeordnet, die, wie in Fig. 2 gezeigt, einen kugelsegmentförmigen Querschnitt aufweisen. Wie in Fig. 1 gezeigt, sind die Noppen 12 in rechteckförmigen Noppenfeldern gruppiert, die im wesentlichen innerhalb einer rechteckigen Kontur liegen. Die Noppen sind in Reihen 14a und 14b angeordnet, die zweckmäßigerweise von Reihe zu Reihe gleichmäßig auf Lücke zueinander versetzt angeordnet sind. Die Noppenfelder 13 selbst sind in den Eckbereichen der Oberfläche 3 des Behälters symmetrisch zu den Oberflächenmittellinien angeordnet.On the underside of the container 3 there are arranged knobs 12 which, as shown in FIG. 2, have a spherical segment-shaped cross section. As shown in FIG. 1, the knobs 12 are grouped in rectangular knobs that lie essentially within a rectangular contour. The knobs are arranged in rows 14a and 14b, which are expediently staggered from row to row evenly with respect to each other. The knob fields 13 themselves are arranged symmetrically to the surface center lines in the corner regions of the surface 3 of the container.

Wie im bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 gezeigt, ist die Oberfläche 3 des Behälterelementes 1 zweigeteilt, und zwar durch die Verschlußbandspur 8 entlang der Mittelachse. Daher sind rechteckige Noppenfelder in den Eckbereichen der gebildeten Flächen, und zwar symmetrisch zu den Mittellinien der jeweiligen Fläche angeordnet.As shown in the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the surface 3 of the container element 1 is divided into two, namely by the fastener tape track 8 along the central axis. Rectangular pimples are therefore arranged in the corner areas of the surfaces formed, symmetrically to the center lines of the respective surface.

Es ist offensichtlich, daß neben einem sehr guten Erscheinungsbild eine sehr effektive Rutschsicherung durch die Noppenfelder gegeben ist, wenn diese beim Stapeln von aus erfindungsgemäßen Behälterelementen gebildeten Behältern an- bzw. aufeinanderliegen. Selbst wenn ein Behälterelement mit seiner mit Noppen versehenen Oberfläche quer auf ein anderes Behälterelement gelegt wird, liegen wenigstens zwei Noppenfelder mit Teilen ihrer Noppen übereinander.It is obvious that, in addition to a very good appearance, there is a very effective anti-slip protection provided by the nub fields when these lie against or on top of one another when stacking containers formed from container elements according to the invention. Even if a container element with its surface provided with nubs is placed transversely on another container element, at least two nub fields with parts of their nubs lie one above the other.

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1. Behälterelement aus Kunststoff, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es ein oder mehrere Noppenfelder als Rutschsicherung auf wenigstens einer seiner Oberflächen, und zwar vorzugsweise auf seiner Aufstandsfläche, aufweist.1. Container element made of plastic, characterized in that it has one or more studded areas as a slip protection on at least one of its surfaces, and preferably on its contact surface. 2. Behälterelement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Noppenfelder der jeweiligen Oberfläche mittelliniensymmetrisch oder punktsymmetrisch bezüglich des Flächenmittelpunktes angeordnet sind.2. Container element according to claim 1, characterized in that the nub fields of the respective surface are arranged in line center symmetry or point symmetry with respect to the center of the surface. 3. Behälterelement nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß bei vorzugsweise in mehreren Flächen unterteilten Oberflächen die Noppenfelder jeweils in den Eckbereichen der Flächen angeordnet sind.3. A container element according to claim 1, characterized in that the surfaces are preferably arranged in the corner regions of the surfaces in the case of surfaces which are preferably divided into a plurality of surfaces. 4. Behälterelement nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Noppenfelder derart dimensioniert und zueinander beabstandet sind, daß bei mit den Noppenfeldern versehenen Oberflächen kongruent oder quer zueinander aufeinanderliegenden Behälterelementen auch immer wenigstens zwei Noppenfelder zumindest abschnittsweise an- oder aufeinanderliegen.4. Container element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dimpled areas are dimensioned and spaced apart from one another such that, with surfaces provided with the dimpled fields, congruent or mutually superimposed container elements, at least two dimpled areas always abut or one on top of the other. 5. Behälterelement nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jedes Noppenfeld durch die Anordnung eng zueinander beabstandeter Noppen auf der Behälteroberfläche gebildet ist.5. Container element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each knob field by the arrangement of closely spaced knobs on the Container surface is formed. 6. Behälterelement nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Noppenfelder in einer rechteckigen Kontur ausgebildet sind.6. Container element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the knob fields are formed in a rectangular contour. 7. Behälterelement nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Noppen in zu den Seiten der rechteckigen Kontur parallel verlaufenden Linien oder in einem Winkel verlaufenden Linien angeordnet sind.7. A container element according to claim 6, characterized in that the knobs are arranged in lines running parallel to the sides of the rectangular contour or in lines running at an angle. 8. Behälterelement nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Noppenfelder Freiflächen aufweisen, die in Symbol- oder Buchstabenkonturen angeordnet sind bzw. solche Konturen bilden.8. Container element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the knob fields have open spaces which are arranged in symbol or letter contours or form such contours. 9. Behälterelement nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Noppen kugelsegmentförmige Vorsprünge, insbesondere halbkugelförmige Vorsprünge sind.9. Container element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the knobs are spherical segment-shaped projections, in particular hemispherical projections. 10. Behälterelement nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Berührungskanten zwischen den Noppen und der Behälterelementoberfläche als Radien ausgebildet sind.10. Container element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the contact edges between the knobs and the container element surface are designed as radii.
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