EP0650899B1 - Collapsible container - Google Patents

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EP0650899B1
EP0650899B1 EP94116954A EP94116954A EP0650899B1 EP 0650899 B1 EP0650899 B1 EP 0650899B1 EP 94116954 A EP94116954 A EP 94116954A EP 94116954 A EP94116954 A EP 94116954A EP 0650899 B1 EP0650899 B1 EP 0650899B1
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Lothar Schmidt
Michael W. Luib
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Holzindustrie Fuerst Zu Fuerstenberg KG
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  • the invention relates to a container according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such containers are reusable transport containers in the form of small containers known and are designed for a multiple circulation in materials management.
  • she have a floor in the form of a continuous base plate or a slatted arrangement, on which a flat lay structure can be placed.
  • the structure is a so-called folding frame designed, d. H.
  • the longitudinal and end walls are, for example, about bands Hinged together so that the structure is held together however folded for the purpose of space-saving return transport and flat on the floor is hangable.
  • the two end walls are often divided and also by one Band held together like a hinge, so that the structure in the folded and on the floor applied state does not protrude from the outside.
  • a collapsible container such that on a with a floor consisting of four individual walls and a peripheral edge is erectable.
  • two of these walls have outward-facing locking elements on which can be inserted into corresponding recesses in the edge. After this Erecting these two separate outer walls are the other two, transverse to it running sidewalls insertable.
  • On the so constructed container is also with A lid with a peripheral edge can be put on and by means of snap locks lockable. After dismantling the container, the four individual walls are flat inside the Frame can be placed on the floor and covered by the lid. The rest here the snap locks assigned to the cover in the snap-in receptacles on the outside surrounding floor frame.
  • a container is known with a bottom and a bottom frame placed on the outside around this, the actual structure consisting of hinged side walls.
  • This structure is separately foldable and can be placed in a cuboid arrangement on the floor frame after it has been fully unfolded, the structure associated with lugs latching elements engaging in corresponding receptacles of the floor.
  • a disadvantage of this arrangement is that the collapsible structure can only be placed on the floor after it has been fully unfolded, which is comparatively energy-intensive and cumbersome with a corresponding size of such a container.
  • the invention has for its object to a container of the type mentioned To make available, which avoids the disadvantages described and therefore a high Has inherent stability, quick and easy to set up or lay flat and is inexpensive to manufacture.
  • the container should be stackable and for transport routes be suitable even under rough conditions, such as sea transport.
  • the invention is based on the idea of equipping the floor all around with a floor frame, against which the foldable walls of the structure are brought into contact in the erected state, and furthermore the floor frame has inward-facing latching elements, which have correspondingly designed, on the walls of the Structure attached snap receptacles are engaged. This ensures that the structure in the floor area is stabilized. This is achieved by resting on the floor frame and by the locking elements that provide additional support. By appropriate dimensioning of the fits that occur, it is e.g. B. possible in a preferred embodiment in wood to connect the structure by light press fit in an extremely stable position with the floor. An approximately automatic buckling of the structure along the articulated connections in the unfilled or only partially filled state of the container is thereby reliably prevented.
  • the set-up times of the container according to the invention are significantly shortened compared to known solutions, since only the structure lying flat on the floor can be unfolded within the outline of the floor and brought to the inner contact with the floor frame. This installation or laying down is easy and uncomplicated, even without instruction, by unfamiliar persons. When the return transport is empty, no individual parts can be lost, and the flat construction can be clamped between the floor and its locking elements. This prevents rattling and slipping.
  • the high stability enables problem-free stacking of several containers on top of one another.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention has a pallet-like undercarriage construction which is offset inwards from the floor outline. This enables the containers to be stacked in a particularly non-slip manner.
  • the undercarriage construction can also be designed flush with the floor outline and have additional fixing elements for securing the transport.
  • the locking elements are designed as pins, which are designed, for example, as a cylindrical dowel or cuboid, and the locking receptacles are designed as corresponding bores or openings.
  • the pins and openings angles with corresponding slots can also be used if necessary.
  • angle fittings can be placed on the corners of the floor frame, onto which the structure is slid in the erected state with corresponding, obliquely arranged slots.
  • a preferred embodiment has two openings along the longitudinal walls of the structure and on the floor frame corresponding designed as cylindrical dowels Cones on, while the end walls are free of locking elements.
  • the container according to the invention can have an attachment frame which essentially corresponds to the outline of the floor.
  • This is preferably designed as an L-shaped, metallic angle, which lies flush on the outside of the floor frame in the flat state of the structure.
  • the mounting frame has retaining tabs projecting towards the floor, which engage behind the floor frame. In the erected state of the structure, this mounting frame is placed on the longitudinal or end walls from above, the retaining tabs encompassing the structure from the outside and thereby drastically increasing the stability, in particular against bulging.
  • the retaining tabs can be designed as angled corner tabs in the area of the corners of the mounting frame and as guide tabs along the walls of the structure.
  • some of the retaining tabs can be arranged on the mounting frame such that they are pushed inwards from above onto the walls of the mounting frame after the structure has been completely set up, thereby securely preventing the walls from buckling outwards or inwards is prevented.
  • Such retaining tabs which surround the walls on both sides and are offset from one another are preferably arranged in the region of the articulated connection of adjacent walls of the structure.
  • this mounting frame has locking elements on the retaining tabs, which in corresponding locking receptacles intervene in the corresponding superstructure. These locking elements or - Recordings are comparable to the locking elements or receptacles arranged close to the floor. With this version the frame is placed on the not yet fully unfolded but already set up structure, then the structure fully unfolded.
  • the bottom frame has on its inside as milled recesses, in which with the frame attached whose retaining tabs engage.
  • the position of the mounting frame is hereby clear and fixed non-slip.
  • the container according to the invention is advantageously a lidless transport container of high static and dynamic load capacity, which has extremely short set-up times. It has a maximum of three handling parts, the bottom, the structure and, if applicable, the mounting frame, which are all captive. It is particularly suitable for larger dimensions, preferably for a so-called Euro pallet. Such a container can thus advantageously be placed and stacked in common high-bay warehouses, on roller conveyors or in other larger containers.
  • the extremely small folded dimensions when folded, for example, enables the arrangement of approx. 25 percent more containers in a standard 40-foot container than in known designs.
  • the container 1 has a bottom 2 to which an undercarriage construction 3 is attached. She serves the container 1 (in a manner not shown here) with a fork Forklift trucks or hand pallet trucks to grasp and transport. It corresponds therefore in its basic dimensions roughly that of a so-called Euro pallet, so that in terms of logistics, full compatibility with the widespread Euro pallets given is.
  • the undercarriage construction consists of two rows of blocks 31, 32, two of each corner blocks 32 attached in the corner area with a supporting block located in between 31 are stabilized via a connecting bar 33. In contrast to the underside construction of Euro pallets, this is not completely flush with the bottom 2, but runs set back a bit inside. It is thus matched to a mounting frame 6 in such a way that it can be used when stacked on top of each other and thus is secured against lateral displacement.
  • a bottom frame 4 is placed flush with the outside. It consists of two cross slats 42 and two longitudinal slats 43, which are flush on the bottom plate 21 are attached.
  • the base frame 4 carries the pins serving as locking elements 45. In this embodiment, two pins 45 are spaced apart and inwards pointing attached to the longitudinal batten 43.
  • a structure 5 (FIG. 5) can be placed on the floor 2, which consists of end walls 51 and Longitudinal walls 53 is formed.
  • the end walls 51 are divided and consist of the two part walls 51a, 51b. All walls 51a, 51b, 53 are together Hinged connected, so that the structure 5 is designed foldable overall. So that's it possible, the structure 5 by inward folding of the part walls 51a and 51b as required fold up and lay flat on the floor 2 or set up and to bring from the inside to the floor frame 4.
  • the structure 5 is folded Condition laid flat on the floor 2 and exceeds that circumscribed by the floor frame 4 Area not.
  • the height of the slats 42, 43 is chosen so that it is flat on the floor 2 of the superstructure 5 at least slightly overhangs it. This allows to set up another container 1, so that its undercarriage construction 3 on the Base frame 4 or can rest on the mounting frame 6 placed thereon without the to touch the flat frame 5 within the floor frame 4.
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B Such a situation is shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, in which two containers 1 with a flat structure 5 (not visible) are stacked on top of one another.
  • the undercarriage 3 of the upper container 1 is inserted into the mounting frame 6 of the container 1 underneath, so that both containers 1 are exactly aligned.
  • All assemblies of container 1, ie floor frame 4, mounting frame 6, and undercarriage construction 3 are chosen in their dimensions so that they do not project beyond the floor 2 at any point, and thus the standardized external dimensions are nowhere exceeded.
  • FIG. 2 a single container 1 can be seen, in which the mounting frame 6 on the Floor frame 4 rests. Attached to the mounting frame 6, as corner plates 65 and guide plates 66 designed retaining tabs 62 lie on the inner sides 42b, 43b (FIG. 5) of the Cross battens 42 and longitudinal battens 43. You position the frame 6 in relation to the bottom frame 4.
  • the support frame 6 consists of a peripheral Profile 61, which is L-shaped in cross section and thus the lateral fixation of the Underride construction 3 of another container 1 can take over.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show a modification of the first embodiment.
  • the undercarriage construction 3 is designed to be flush with the floor 2 or the floor frame 4 and for fixing containers stacked one inside the other carries inward-moving fixing elements 34 on the undercarriage construction 3.
  • the latching elements are designed as cuboid pins 45a which engage in the corresponding state of the structure 5 according to FIG. 4 in the corresponding latching receptacles designed as rectangular openings 55a.
  • Figure 3 illustrates how the flat folded structure 5 between the bottom 2 and pin 45a of a longitudinal slat 43 is fixed pushed.
  • the mounting frame 6 is removed so that the structure 5 on the base plate 21st can be put on.
  • the structure 5 is still partially folded, i.e. H. the part walls 51a, 51b are not yet aligned with a continuous end wall 51.
  • two openings 55 designed as bores can be seen are aligned on two pins 45.
  • Four of these pins 45 are attached to the floor frame 4, wherein two pins 45 are attached to the longitudinal slats 43 spaced apart.
  • the mounting frame 6 (FIGS. 7A to 7E) from above onto the end walls 51 and longitudinal walls 53.
  • the corner tabs 65 and guide tabs 66 are guided on the outside on the end walls 51 and longitudinal walls 53, as shown in Figure 8. Evasion of the structure 5 to the outside due to stress further, attached container 1 or by bulk goods-like transport goods within the Construction 5 is thus avoided, since all the walls both above through the mounting frame 6, that is, are also guided below through the base frame 4.
  • FIGS. 10A to 15B The container 1a shown in FIGS. 10A to 15B is in broad agreement with the container described above. There are differences in the design of the locking elements and the corresponding ones mounted in the longitudinal walls 53 Rest shots.
  • FIG Locking element designed as an angle 46. It consists of a tongue 46a which faces inwards directed and intended in a slot 56, which is made in the longitudinal wall 53 is to intervene.
  • the second leg of the angle 46 is a fastening leg 46b formed, which allows the angle 46 to be placed on the longitudinal batten 43 from the outside and to screw on the outside 43a.
  • This type of attachment is easier and less expensive than attaching the pins 45, 45a of those described above Design variant. Due to the large dimensioning of the angle 46, it may be sufficient to attach only one of these angles 46 to the longitudinal batten 43. He gives in the Practice the same stability as the two pins 45, 45a of that described above Embodiment, but is easier to manufacture.
  • the third exemplary embodiment shown in FIGS. 16A to 24B is again in FIG broadest agreement with the two variants described above.
  • the latching elements are executed as an angle fitting 47.
  • the floor frame 4 carries one at each corner such angle fitting 47, which is from above in the corner area between crossbar 42 and Longitudinal batten 43 is attached and screwed.
  • the angle fitting 47 also includes the Crossbar 42 and the longitudinal bar 43 on the outer sides 42a, 43a and is still on the tops 42c, 43c, so that it is additionally stabilizing for the bottom frame 4th works.
  • Figure 21 also illustrates the articulated connection along a folded edge between End wall 51 and longitudinal wall 53.
  • a groove 51c, 53c in each of the two walls milled continuously from top to bottom, in which a band 50 is inserted. It is in the Grooves 51c, 53c attached in a manner not shown here so that it does not slide out can.
  • the grooves 51c, 53c are provided with groove covers 52, 54 from above and are attached to the walls 51, 53 below.
  • the mounting frame 6a shown in FIGS. 22A to 22E is different from that above embodiments. So he has no corner tabs of the type corner tabs 65 described above, but only guide tabs 66, three guide tabs 66 are associated with each of the sides. The omission of Corner tabs is based on the fact that when placed on the floor frame 4 in the corner area Angle fittings 47 are attached so that these points as supports for the mounting frame 6 retire.
  • the mounting frame 6 can be used as a function of the size and the load of the container 1, for example one, two or three guide tabs 66 along the end wall 51 or the longitudinal wall 53.
  • FIG. 25 illustrates how the mounting frame 6 rests with its profile 61 on the upper side 43c of the base frame 4 when the structure 5 is laid flat.
  • the bottom frame 4 carries on its inside recesses 48, in which the retaining tabs 62 engage.
  • dash-dotted lines a longitudinal wall 53 is shown with the mounting frame 6 then removed and the structure 5 set up, the pin 45 engaging in the opening 55.
  • the mounting frame 6 can, in order to further stabilize the container 1 to prevent the end walls 51 or longitudinal walls 53 from buckling or buckling, in addition to the retaining lugs 62 already described, further retaining lugs 62 offset inwards. These engage behind the structure 5 from the inside, so that buckling approximately along a folded edge of the structure is reliably prevented.
  • Figure 26 shows the profile 61 of the mounting frame 6 with the guide tab 66.
  • a longitudinal wall 53 of the erected structure 5 can be seen.
  • the mounting frame 6 is designed as a bolt 68 Locking elements 67, which in corresponding locking receptacles 58 of the end walls 51 or longitudinal walls 53 of the structure 5 engage.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Behälter gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1.The invention relates to a container according to the preamble of claim 1.

Derartige Behälter sind als Mehrweg-Transportbehälter in Form von Kleincontainem bekannt und sind für einen mehrfachen Umlauf in der Materialwirtschaft konzipiert. Sie besitzen einen Boden in Form einer durchgehenden Bodenplatte oder einer Lattenanordnung, auf den ein flachlegbarer Aufbau aufsetzbar ist. Der Aufbau ist als sogenannter Faltrahmen konzipiert, d. h. die Längs- und Stirnwände sind beispielsweise über Bänder scharnierartig miteinander verbunden, so daß der Aufbau in sich zusammengehalten ist, jedoch zum Zwecke des platzsparenden Rücktransports gefaltet und flach auf den Boden auflegbar ist. Häufig sind die beiden Stirnwände geteilt ausgeführt und ebenfalls durch ein Band scharnierartig zusammengehalten, so daß der Aufbau im gefalteten und auf den Boden aufgelegten Zustand diesen nach außen hin nicht überragt.Such containers are reusable transport containers in the form of small containers known and are designed for a multiple circulation in materials management. she have a floor in the form of a continuous base plate or a slatted arrangement, on which a flat lay structure can be placed. The structure is a so-called folding frame designed, d. H. the longitudinal and end walls are, for example, about bands Hinged together so that the structure is held together however folded for the purpose of space-saving return transport and flat on the floor is hangable. The two end walls are often divided and also by one Band held together like a hinge, so that the structure in the folded and on the floor applied state does not protrude from the outside.

Nachteilig bei derartigen Behältern, zum Beispiel nach DE-41 14 862 C1, ist die verhältnismäßig geringe Eigenstabilität im aufgestellten Zustand. Aus diesem Grund sind sie lediglich als Container in Kleinausführung erhältlich.The disadvantage of such containers, for example according to DE-41 14 862 C1, is that they are proportional low inherent stability when set up. For this reason, they are only available as a small container.

Es sind auch schon ausgeführte Behälter bekannt geworden, die einen Boden mit einer Unterfahrkonstruktion in Form einer sogenannten Euro-Palette aufweisen, in welche Seitenwände einzeln einsetzbar sind und durch Verbindungselemente zusammengehalten werden. Diese Verbindungselemente sind in der Regel Winkelbügel die außen seitlich über die Kante zweier aneinander stoßender Seitenwände geführt sind und in korrespondierend gestaltete Ausnehmungen in den Seitenwänden eingreifen, zum Beispiel gemäß EP-04 55 875 A1. Dies gestattet die Realisierung eines Aufbaus, der relativ stabil ist. Zur weiteren Erhöhung der Stabilität werden die Seitenwände häufig zusätzlich durch eingeschlagene Nägel gesichert. There have also been known containers which have already been constructed and which have a base with a Have underside construction in the form of a so-called Euro pallet, in which side walls can be used individually and are held together by connecting elements will. These connecting elements are usually angled brackets on the outside the edge of two abutting side walls are guided and in corresponding designed recesses engage in the side walls, for example according to EP-04 55 875 A1. This allows the construction to be realized which is relatively stable. For further To increase stability, the side walls are often additionally hammered in Nails secured.

Nachteilig bei derartigen Behältern ist jedoch die relativ komplizierte Handhabung, da eine Vielzahl loser Bauteile einzeln gehabt wegen muß. Infolge dessen entstehen vergleichsweise lange dauernde, teure Rüstzeiten. Auch erfordert der Aufbau ein hohes Maß an Geschicklichkeit, da das Anbringen der Winkelbügel relativ kompliziert ist. Weiterhin ist beim Rücktransport im flachgelegten Zustand eine große Zahl von Einzelheiten sicher zusammenzuhalten, da andernfalls die Gefahr besteht, daß insbesondere die Verbindungselemente verloren gehen. Dies ist vermutlich der Grund dafür, daß sich derartige Behälter trotz der allgemein zu beobachtenden Tendenz zur Mehrwegverpackung noch nicht im großen Umfang durchsetzen konnten. A disadvantage of such containers, however, is the relatively complicated handling, since one Large number of loose components had individually because of must. As a result, comparatively arise long, expensive set-up times. The structure also requires a high degree of Dexterity, since the attachment of the angle bracket is relatively complicated. Furthermore, the Return transport in the flat state to hold together a large number of details, otherwise there is a risk that in particular the connecting elements get lost. This is probably the reason why such containers despite the generally observed tendency towards reusable packaging, not yet on a large scale Could enforce scope.

Aus DE-U-69037 86 ist ein zusammenlegbarer Behälter derart bekannt, daß auf einem mit einem umlaufenden Rand versehenen Boden ein aus vier Einzelwänden bestehender Aufbau errichtbar ist. Hierbei weisen zwei dieser Wände nach außen weisende Rastelemente auf, welche in korrespondierende Ausnehmungen des Randes einführbar sind. Nach dem Aufrichten dieser beiden separaten Außenwände sind die beiden weiteren, quer dazu verlaufenden Seitenwände einsteckbar. Auf den so errichteten Behälter ist ein ebenfalls mit einem umlaufenden Rand versehener Deckel aufsetzbar und mittels Schnappverschlüssen verrastbar. Nach dem Abbau des Behälters sind die vier Einzelwände flach innerhalb des Rahmens auf den Boden auflegbar und von dem Deckel überdeckbar. Hierbei rasten die dem Deckel zugeordneten Schnappverschlüsse in die Rastaufnahmen des außen umlaufenden Bodenrahmens ein. From DE-U-69037 86 a collapsible container is known such that on a with a floor consisting of four individual walls and a peripheral edge is erectable. Here, two of these walls have outward-facing locking elements on which can be inserted into corresponding recesses in the edge. After this Erecting these two separate outer walls are the other two, transverse to it running sidewalls insertable. On the so constructed container is also with A lid with a peripheral edge can be put on and by means of snap locks lockable. After dismantling the container, the four individual walls are flat inside the Frame can be placed on the floor and covered by the lid. The rest here the snap locks assigned to the cover in the snap-in receptacles on the outside surrounding floor frame.

Aus der gattungsgemäßen WO 92/17377 ist ein Behälter mit einem Boden und einem auf diesen außen umlaufend aufgesetzten Bodenrahmen bekannt, wobei der eigentliche Aufbau aus miteinander gelenkig verbundenen Seitenwänden besteht. Dieser Aufbau ist separat für sich flach zusammenlegbar ausgebildet und kann nach seinem vollständigen entfalten in eine quaderförmige Anordnung auf den Bodenrahmen aufgesetzt werden, wobei dem Aufbau zugeordnete, mit Nasen versehene Rastelemente in korrespondierende Aufnahmen des Bodens eingreifen.
Nachteilig bei dieser Anordnung ist, daß der zusammenlegbare Aufbau nur nach dem vollständigen Entfalten auf den Boden aufgesetzt werden kann, was bei einer entsprechenden Größe eines solchen Behälters vergleichsweise kraftaufwendig und umständlich ist.
From the generic WO 92/17377 a container is known with a bottom and a bottom frame placed on the outside around this, the actual structure consisting of hinged side walls. This structure is separately foldable and can be placed in a cuboid arrangement on the floor frame after it has been fully unfolded, the structure associated with lugs latching elements engaging in corresponding receptacles of the floor.
A disadvantage of this arrangement is that the collapsible structure can only be placed on the floor after it has been fully unfolded, which is comparatively energy-intensive and cumbersome with a corresponding size of such a container.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Behälter der eingangs genannten Art zur Verfügung zu stellen, der die geschilderten Nachteile vermeidet und daher eine hohe Eigenstabilität aufweist, schnell und unkompliziert aufzustellen bzw. flach zu legen und kostengünstig zu fertigen ist. Insbesondere soll der Behälter stapelbar und für Transportwege auch unter rauhen Bedingungen, wie etwa Seetransport, geeignet sein.The invention has for its object to a container of the type mentioned To make available, which avoids the disadvantages described and therefore a high Has inherent stability, quick and easy to set up or lay flat and is inexpensive to manufacture. In particular, the container should be stackable and for transport routes be suitable even under rough conditions, such as sea transport.

Gelost wir dieses Problem durch einen Behälter der die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 aufweist.We solved this problem by a container having the features of claim 1.

Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind durch die Merkmale der abhängigen Ansprüche angegeben.Advantageous embodiments of the invention are characterized by the features of the dependent Claims specified.

Die Erfindung basiert auf der Idee, den Boden außen umlaufend mit einem Bodenrahmen auszurüsten, an den die faltbaren Wände des Aufbaus im aufgestellten Zustand zur Anlage gebracht sind, und weiterhin der Bodenrahmen nach innen weisende Rastelemente aufweist, die mit entsprechend gestalteten, an den Wänden des Aufbaus angebrachten Rastaufnahmen im Eingriff sind. Damit ist sichergestellt, daß der Aufbau im Bodenbereich stabilisiert ist. Dies gelingt durch das Anliegen an den Bodenrahmen und durch die Rastelemente, die zusätzlichen Halt geben.
Durch geeignete Dimensionierung der auftretenden Passungen ist es z. B. bei einer bevorzugten Ausführung in Holz möglich, den Aufbau durch leichte Preßpassung in äußerst stabiler Lage mit dem Boden zu verbinden. Ein etwa sebsttätiges Einknicken des Aufbaus entlang der gelenkigen Verbindungen im unbefüllten oder nur teilbefülltem Zustand des Behälters ist dadurch sicher verhindert.
The invention is based on the idea of equipping the floor all around with a floor frame, against which the foldable walls of the structure are brought into contact in the erected state, and furthermore the floor frame has inward-facing latching elements, which have correspondingly designed, on the walls of the Structure attached snap receptacles are engaged. This ensures that the structure in the floor area is stabilized. This is achieved by resting on the floor frame and by the locking elements that provide additional support.
By appropriate dimensioning of the fits that occur, it is e.g. B. possible in a preferred embodiment in wood to connect the structure by light press fit in an extremely stable position with the floor. An approximately automatic buckling of the structure along the articulated connections in the unfilled or only partially filled state of the container is thereby reliably prevented.

Die Rüstzeiten des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters sind gegenüber bekannten Lösungen deutlich verkürzt, da lediglich der flach auf dem Boden liegende Aufbau innerhalb des Umrisses des Bodens zu entfalten und zur inneren Anlage an dem Bodenrahmen zu bringen ist. Dieses Aufstellen bzw. Flachlegen ist ohne Einweisung leicht und unkompliziert auch von unkundigen Personen durchführbar. Bei einem leeren Rücktransport können keinerlei Einzelteile verloren gehen, wobei der flach gelegte Aufbau zwischen den Boden und dessen Rastelemente klemmbar ist. Hierdurch ist Klappern und Verrutschen vermieden.
Die hohe Stabilität ermöglicht ein problemloses Stapeln mehrerer Behälter übereinander.
The set-up times of the container according to the invention are significantly shortened compared to known solutions, since only the structure lying flat on the floor can be unfolded within the outline of the floor and brought to the inner contact with the floor frame. This installation or laying down is easy and uncomplicated, even without instruction, by unfamiliar persons. When the return transport is empty, no individual parts can be lost, and the flat construction can be clamped between the floor and its locking elements. This prevents rattling and slipping.
The high stability enables problem-free stacking of several containers on top of one another.

Eine bevorzugte Ausführung der Erfindung weist eine palettenartige Unterfahrkonstruktion auf, welche gegenüber dem Bodenumriß nach innen versetzt ausgeführt ist. Dieses ermöglicht ein besonders rutschsicheres Stapeln der Behälter.
Die Unterfahrkonstruktion kann auch bündig mit dem Bodenumriß ausgebildet sein und zusätzliche Fixierelemente zur Transportsicherung aufweisen.
A preferred embodiment of the invention has a pallet-like undercarriage construction which is offset inwards from the floor outline. This enables the containers to be stacked in a particularly non-slip manner.
The undercarriage construction can also be designed flush with the floor outline and have additional fixing elements for securing the transport.

In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung sind die Rastelemente als Zapfen, die zum Beispiel als zylindrischer Dübel oder quaderförmig ausgeführt sind und die Rastaufnahmen als korrespondierende Bohrungen bzw. Öffnungen ausgeführt.
Anstelle der Zapfen und Öffnungen können auch erforderlichenfalls Winkel mit korrespondierenden Schlitzen verwendet werden.
Alternativ können auf die Ecken des Bodenrahmens Winkelbeschläge aufgesetzt sein, auf welche der Aufbau im aufgestellten Zustand mit korrespondierenden, schräg angeordneten Schlitzen aufgeschoben wird.
In an advantageous embodiment, the locking elements are designed as pins, which are designed, for example, as a cylindrical dowel or cuboid, and the locking receptacles are designed as corresponding bores or openings.
Instead of the pins and openings, angles with corresponding slots can also be used if necessary.
Alternatively, angle fittings can be placed on the corners of the floor frame, onto which the structure is slid in the erected state with corresponding, obliquely arranged slots.

Eine bevorzugte Ausführung weist entlang der Längswände des Aufbaus jeweils zwei Öffnungen und am Bodenrahmen korrespondierende als zylindrische Dübel ausgebildete Zapfen auf, während die Stirnwände frei von Rastelementen sind.A preferred embodiment has two openings along the longitudinal walls of the structure and on the floor frame corresponding designed as cylindrical dowels Cones on, while the end walls are free of locking elements.

Zur weiteren Erhöhung der statischen und dynamischen Belastbarkeit kann der erfindungsgemäße Behälter in vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung einen im wesentlichen dem Umriß des Bodens entsprechenden Aufsetzrahmen aufweisen.
Dieser ist bevorzugt als L-förmiger, metallischer Winkel ausgeführt, welcher im flachgelegten Zustand des Aufbaus außenbündig auf dem Bodenrahmen aufliegt. Der Aufsetzrahmen weist in Richtung auf den Boden abragende Haltelaschen auf, welche den Bodenrahmen hintergreifen. Im aufgestellten Zustand des Aufbaus wird dieser Aufsetzrahmen von oben auf die Längs- bzw. Stirnwände aufgesetzt, wobei die Haltelaschen den Aufbau von außen umgreifen und hierdurch die Stabilität insbesondere gegen Ausbauchen drastisch erhöhen. Die Haltelaschen können im Bereich der Ecken des Aufsetzrahmens als winkelige Ecklaschen ausgeführt sein und entlang der Wände des Aufbaus als Führungslaschen. In einer abgewandelten Form können einige der Haltelaschen derartig nach innen versetzt an dem Aufsetzrahmen angeordnet sein, daß dieser nach dem vollständigen Aufstellen des Aufbaues von oben auf dessen Wände aufgeschoben wird, wodurch ein Aus- bzw. Einknicken der Wände nach außen wie auch nach innen sicher verhindert ist. Vorzugsweise sind solche, die Wände beidseitig umgreifenden, zueinander versetzten Haltelaschen im Bereich der gelenkigen Verbindung von benachbarten Wänden des Aufbaus angeordnet.
In order to further increase the static and dynamic load-bearing capacity, the container according to the invention can have an attachment frame which essentially corresponds to the outline of the floor.
This is preferably designed as an L-shaped, metallic angle, which lies flush on the outside of the floor frame in the flat state of the structure. The mounting frame has retaining tabs projecting towards the floor, which engage behind the floor frame. In the erected state of the structure, this mounting frame is placed on the longitudinal or end walls from above, the retaining tabs encompassing the structure from the outside and thereby drastically increasing the stability, in particular against bulging. The retaining tabs can be designed as angled corner tabs in the area of the corners of the mounting frame and as guide tabs along the walls of the structure. In a modified form, some of the retaining tabs can be arranged on the mounting frame such that they are pushed inwards from above onto the walls of the mounting frame after the structure has been completely set up, thereby securely preventing the walls from buckling outwards or inwards is prevented. Such retaining tabs which surround the walls on both sides and are offset from one another are preferably arranged in the region of the articulated connection of adjacent walls of the structure.

Bei einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform, in welcher alle Haltelaschen des Aufsetzrahmens den Aufbau von außen umfassen, weist dieser Aufsetzrahmen Verriegelungselemente an den Haltelaschen auf, welche in korrespondierende Verriegelungsaufnahmen der entsprechenden Aufbauwand eingreifen. Diese Verriegelungselemente bzw. - aufnahmen sind vergleichbar mit den bodennah angeordneten Rastelementen bzw. Aufnahmen. Bei dieser Ausführung wird der Aufsetzrahmen auf den noch nicht vollständig entfalteten, aber bereits aufgerichteten Aufbau aufgesetzt, anschließend der Aufbau vollständig entfaltet.In a further preferred embodiment, in which all retaining tabs of the mounting frame include the structure from the outside, this mounting frame has locking elements on the retaining tabs, which in corresponding locking receptacles intervene in the corresponding superstructure. These locking elements or - Recordings are comparable to the locking elements or receptacles arranged close to the floor. With this version the frame is placed on the not yet fully unfolded but already set up structure, then the structure fully unfolded.

Zur weiteren vorteilhaften Transportsicherung weist der Bodenrahmen an seiner Innenseite als Ausfräsungen hergestellter Ausnehmungen auf, in welche bei aufgelegtem Aufsetzrahmen dessen Haltelaschen eingreifen. Hiermit ist der Aufsetzrahmen in seiner Lage eindeutig und rutschsicher fixiert.For further advantageous transportation protection, the bottom frame has on its inside as milled recesses, in which with the frame attached whose retaining tabs engage. The position of the mounting frame is hereby clear and fixed non-slip.

Zum schnellen, zuverlässigen und leicht handhabbaren Aufstellen des Aufbaues sind dessen an den Faltkanten aneinander grenzende Wände mit Nuten versehen, in welche ein flexibles Band eingelegt ist. Dieses kann durch Klemmung, Klebung oder durch Klammern in einfacher Weise in den Nuten befestigt werden. Die Nuten können an ihren beiden Enden zusätzlich mit einer Nutabdeckung versehen sein. Diese Art der gelenkigen Verbindung hat gegenüber bekannten Lösungen mit aufgesetzten Scharnieren oder ähnlichem den Vorteil, daß sie einfach, preiswert und schnell herstellbar ist und beim Aufstellen bzw. Zusammenlegen des Aufbaues zuverlässig das Einklemmen von Gegenständen oder menschlichen Gliedmaßen verhindert. Zusätzlich entsteht ein optisch hochwertiges Finish.For quick, reliable and easy-to-use erection of the structure on the folding edges of adjacent walls with grooves into which a flexible tape is inserted. This can be done by clamping, gluing or by staples can be easily fixed in the grooves. The grooves can be on both of them Ends must also be provided with a groove cover. This kind of articulated connection has compared to known solutions with attached hinges or the like the advantage that it is simple, inexpensive and quick to manufacture and when setting up or Folding the structure reliably jamming objects or prevents human limbs. In addition, an optically high-quality finish is created.

Vorteilhafterweise steht mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Behälter ein deckelloses Transportbehältnis hoher statischer und dynamischer Belastbarkeit zur Verfügung, welches äußerst geringe Rüstzeiten aufweist.
Es weist maximal drei Handhabungsteile, den Boden, den Aufbau und gegebenenfalls den Aufsetzrahmen auf, welche insgesamt unverlierbar sind. Er eignet sich insbesondere für größere Abmessungen, bevorzugt für die einer sogenannten Euro-Palette. Ein solcher Behälter kann somit in vorteilhafter Weise in gängigen Hochregallagern, auf Rollenbahnen oder in sonstigen größeren Behältnissen plaziert und gestapelt werden.
Das im flachgelegten Zustand äußerst geringe Faltmaß ermöglicht beispielsweise in einem handelsüblichen 40-Fuß-Container die Anordnung von ca. 25 Prozent mehr Behältern als bei bekannten Ausführungen.
The container according to the invention is advantageously a lidless transport container of high static and dynamic load capacity, which has extremely short set-up times.
It has a maximum of three handling parts, the bottom, the structure and, if applicable, the mounting frame, which are all captive. It is particularly suitable for larger dimensions, preferably for a so-called Euro pallet. Such a container can thus advantageously be placed and stacked in common high-bay warehouses, on roller conveyors or in other larger containers.
The extremely small folded dimensions when folded, for example, enables the arrangement of approx. 25 percent more containers in a standard 40-foot container than in known designs.

Die Erfindung wird nachstehend anhand der in den Figuren schematisch dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Es zeigen

Figuren 1A und 1B
Behälter in einer ersten Ausführungsform, flachgelegt, aufeinandergestapelt, Seitenansicht und Ansicht von rechts,
Figur 2
Behälter, flachgelegt, in perspektivischer Ansicht der Figuren 1A und 1B,
Figur 3
Behälter, flachgelegt, aufeinandergestapelt, perspektivische Ansicht einer modifizierten Ausführungsform,
Figur 4
Behälter, Aufbau aufgerichtet, aufeinandergestapelt, perspektivische Ansicht der Figur 3,
Figur 5
Behälter, Aufbau aufgerichtet, jedoch noch teilweise gefaltet, in perspektivischer Ansicht der Figur 2,
Figur 6
Behälter gemäß Figur 5, Aufbau vollständig aufgestellt, in perspektivischer Ansicht,
Figuren 7A, 7B und 7C
Aufsetzrahmen, in verschiedenen Ansichten,
Figur 7D
vergrößerter Schnitt entlang der Linie VIID - VIID gemäß Figur 7A,
Figur 7E
vergrößerte Einzelheit X gemäß Figur 7A,
Figur 8
Behälter gemäß Figur 6, vollständig aufgestellt, Aufsetzrahmen angebracht, in perspektivischer Ansicht,
Figuren 9A und 9B
Behälter gemäß Figur 8, aufgestellt, aufeinandergestapelt, in Seitenansicht und Ansicht von rechts,
Figuren 10A und 10B
Behälter in einer zweiten Ausführungsform, flachgelegt, aufeinandergestapelt, in Seitenansicht und Ansicht von rechts,
Figur 11
Behälter, flachgelegt, in perspektivischer Ansicht der Figuren 10A und 10B,
Figur 12
Behälter gemäß Figur 11, Aufbau aufgerichtet, jedoch noch teilweise gefaltet, in perspektivischer Ansicht,
Figur 13
Behälter gemäß Figur 12, Aufbau vollständig aufgestellt, in perspektivischer Ansicht,
Figur 14
Behälter gemäß Figur 12, Aufsetzrahmen angebracht, in perspektivischer Ansicht,
Figuren 15A und 15B
Behälter gemäß Figur 14, aufgestellt, aufeinandergestapelt, in Seitenansicht und Ansicht von rechts,
Figuren 16A und 16B
Behälter in einer dritten Ausführungsform, flachgelegt, aufeinandergestapelt, in Seitenansicht und Ansicht von rechts,
Figur 17
Behälter, flachgelegt, in perspektivischer Ansicht der Figuren 16A und 16B,
Figur 18
Behälter gemäß Figur 17, Aufbau aufgerichtet, jedoch noch teilweise gefaltet, in perspektivischer Ansicht,
Figur 19
Detailansicht einer vergrößerten und gedreht dargestellten Einzelheit Y gemäß Figur 18,
Figur 20
Behälter gemäß Figur 18, Aufbau vollständig aufgestellt, in perspektivischer Ansicht,
Figur 21
vergrößerte Detailansicht einer Ecke von oben gemäß Figur 20,
Figuren 22A, 22B und 22C
Aufsetzrahmen, in verschiedenen Ansichten,
Figur 22D
vergrößerter Schnitt entlang der Linie XXIID - XXIID gemäß Figur 22A,
Figur 22E
vergrößerte Einzelheit Z gemäß Figur 22A,
Figur 23
Behälter gemäß Figur 20, aufgestellt, Aufsetzrahmen angebracht, in perspektivischer Ansicht,
Figuren 24A und 24B
Behälter gemäß Figur 23, aufgestellt, aufeinandergestapelt, in Seitenansicht und Ansicht von rechts,
Figur 25
einen vergrößerten Schnitt entlang der Linie XXV-XXV gemäß Figur 2 mit einer Modifikation und
Figur 26
einen vergrößerten Schnitt entlang der Linie XXVI-XXVI gemäß Figur 7A durch einen modifizierten Aufsetzrahmen.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown schematically in the figures. Show it
Figures 1A and 1B
Containers in a first embodiment, laid flat, stacked, side view and view from the right,
Figure 2
Containers, laid flat, in a perspective view of FIGS. 1A and 1B,
Figure 3
Containers, laid flat, stacked on top of each other, perspective view of a modified embodiment,
Figure 4
Container, superstructure erected, stacked on top of one another, perspective view of FIG. 3,
Figure 5
Container, superstructure erected, but still partially folded, in a perspective view of FIG. 2,
Figure 6
Container according to FIG. 5, structure completely set up, in perspective view,
Figures 7A, 7B and 7C
Frame, in different views,
Figure 7D
enlarged section along the line VIID - VIID according to FIG. 7A,
Figure 7E
enlarged detail X according to FIG. 7A,
Figure 8
Container according to FIG. 6, completely set up, attachment frame attached, in perspective view,
Figures 9A and 9B
Container according to FIG. 8, set up, stacked on top of one another, in side view and view from the right,
Figures 10A and 10B
Containers in a second embodiment, laid flat, stacked, in side view and view from the right,
Figure 11
Containers, laid flat, in a perspective view of FIGS. 10A and 10B,
Figure 12
11, structure erected, but still partially folded, in perspective view,
Figure 13
Container according to FIG. 12, structure completely set up, in perspective view,
Figure 14
Container according to FIG. 12, attachment frame attached, in perspective view,
Figures 15A and 15B
Container according to FIG. 14, set up, stacked on top of one another, in side view and view from the right,
Figures 16A and 16B
Containers in a third embodiment, laid flat, stacked, in side view and view from the right,
Figure 17
Containers, laid flat, in a perspective view of FIGS. 16A and 16B,
Figure 18
Container according to FIG. 17, structure erected, but still partially folded, in perspective view,
Figure 19
Detailed view of an enlarged and rotated detail Y shown in Figure 18,
Figure 20
Container according to FIG. 18, structure completely set up, in perspective view,
Figure 21
20 enlarged detail view of a corner from above,
Figures 22A, 22B and 22C
Frame, in different views,
Figure 22D
enlarged section along the line XXIID - XXIID according to FIG. 22A,
Figure 22E
enlarged detail Z according to FIG. 22A,
Figure 23
Container according to FIG. 20, set up, mounting frame attached, in perspective view,
Figures 24A and 24B
Container according to FIG. 23, set up, stacked on top of one another, in side view and view from the right,
Figure 25
an enlarged section along the line XXV-XXV according to Figure 2 with a modification and
Figure 26
an enlarged section along the line XXVI-XXVI according to Figure 7A through a modified mounting frame.

Zunächst wird die erste Ausführungsform eines Behälters 1 anhand verschiedener Stadien während des Aufbaus erläutert, wie er in den Figuren 1A und 1B, 2 und 5 bis 9B dargestellt ist.First, the first embodiment of a container 1 based on different stages explained during construction as shown in Figures 1A and 1B, 2 and 5 to 9B is.

Der Behälter 1 besitzt einen Boden 2, an dem eine Unterfahrkonstruktion 3 befestigt ist. Sie dient dazu, den Behälter 1 (in hier nicht dargestellter Art und Weise) mit der Gabel eines Gabelhubstaplers oder Handhubwagens zu erfassen und zu transportieren. Sie entspricht daher in ihren grundsätzlichen Abmessungen in etwa derjenigen einer sog. Euro-Palette, so daß hinsichtlich der Logistik eine volle Kompatibilität zu den weitverbreiteten Euro-Paletten gegeben ist.The container 1 has a bottom 2 to which an undercarriage construction 3 is attached. she serves the container 1 (in a manner not shown here) with a fork Forklift trucks or hand pallet trucks to grasp and transport. It corresponds therefore in its basic dimensions roughly that of a so-called Euro pallet, so that in terms of logistics, full compatibility with the widespread Euro pallets given is.

Die Unterfahrkonstruktion besteht aus zwei Reihen von Klötzen 31, 32, wovon jeweils zwei im Eckbereich angebrachte Eckklötze 32 mit einem mittig dazwischen liegenden Tragklotz 31 über eine Verbindungslatte 33 stabilisiert sind. Im Gegensatz zu den Unterfahrkonstruktionen von Euro-Paletten ist diese nicht ganz außenbündig mit dem Boden 2, sondern verläuft etwas nach innen zurückversetzt. Sie ist damit auf einen Aufsetzrahmen 6 derart abgestimmt, daß sie beim Aufeinanderstapeln in diesen eingesetzt werden kann und damit gegen seitliches verschieben gesichert ist.The undercarriage construction consists of two rows of blocks 31, 32, two of each corner blocks 32 attached in the corner area with a supporting block located in between 31 are stabilized via a connecting bar 33. In contrast to the underside construction of Euro pallets, this is not completely flush with the bottom 2, but runs set back a bit inside. It is thus matched to a mounting frame 6 in such a way that it can be used when stacked on top of each other and thus is secured against lateral displacement.

Auf den Boden 2, der in dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel als durchgehende Bodenplatte 21 ausgeführt ist, ist ein Bodenrahmen 4 außenbündig aufgesetzt. Er besteht aus zwei Querlatten 42 und zwei Längslatten 43, die außenbündig umlaufend auf der Bodenplatte 21 befestigt sind. Der Bodenrahmen 4 trägt die als Rastelemente dienenden Zapfen 45. In dieser Ausführungsform sind jeweils zwei Zapfen 45 beabstandet und nach innen weisend an der Längslatte 43 angebracht.On the floor 2, in the illustrated embodiment as a continuous floor plate 21 is executed, a bottom frame 4 is placed flush with the outside. It consists of two cross slats 42 and two longitudinal slats 43, which are flush on the bottom plate 21 are attached. The base frame 4 carries the pins serving as locking elements 45. In this embodiment, two pins 45 are spaced apart and inwards pointing attached to the longitudinal batten 43.

Auf den Boden 2 aufsetzbar ist ein Aufbau 5 (Figur 5), der von Stirnwänden 51 und von Längswänden 53 gebildet wird. Die Stirnwände 51 sind geteilt ausgeführt und bestehen aus den beiden Teilwänden 51a, 51b. Sämtliche Wände 51a, 51b, 53 sind miteinander scharnierartig verbunden, so daß der Aufbau 5 insgesamt faltbar gestaltet ist. Damit ist es möglich, den Aufbau 5 durch Nachinnenfalten der Teilwände 51a und 51b je nach Erfordernis zusammenzufalten und flach auf den Boden 2 aufzulegen oder aber aufzustellen und von innen zur Anlage an den Bodenrahmen 4 zu bringen. Der Aufbau 5 wird in gefaltetem Zustand flach auf den Boden 2 gelegt und überschreitet die durch den Bodenrahmen 4 umschriebene Fläche nicht. Die Höhe der Latten 42, 43 ist so gewählt, daß sie bei flach auf den Boden 2 aufgelegtem Aufbau 5 diesen zumindest geringfügig überragt. Dies erlaubt es, einen weiteren Behälter 1 aufzusetzen, so daß dessen Unterfahrkonstruktion 3 auf dem Bodenrahmen 4 bzw. auf dem darauf aufgesetzten Aufsetzrahmen 6 ruhen kann, ohne den innerhalb des Bodenrahmens 4 flachliegenden Aufbau 5 zu berühren.A structure 5 (FIG. 5) can be placed on the floor 2, which consists of end walls 51 and Longitudinal walls 53 is formed. The end walls 51 are divided and consist of the two part walls 51a, 51b. All walls 51a, 51b, 53 are together Hinged connected, so that the structure 5 is designed foldable overall. So that's it possible, the structure 5 by inward folding of the part walls 51a and 51b as required fold up and lay flat on the floor 2 or set up and to bring from the inside to the floor frame 4. The structure 5 is folded Condition laid flat on the floor 2 and exceeds that circumscribed by the floor frame 4 Area not. The height of the slats 42, 43 is chosen so that it is flat on the floor 2 of the superstructure 5 at least slightly overhangs it. This allows to set up another container 1, so that its undercarriage construction 3 on the Base frame 4 or can rest on the mounting frame 6 placed thereon without the to touch the flat frame 5 within the floor frame 4.

Eine derartige Situation ist in Figuren 1A und 1B dargestellt, bei der zwei Behälter 1 mit flachgelegtem Aufbau 5 (nicht sichtbar) aufeinander gestapelt sind. Die Unterfahrkonstruktion 3 des oberen Behälters 1 ist in den Aufsetzrahmen 6 des darunterliegenden Behälters 1 eingesetzt, so daß beide Behälter 1 exakt ausgerichtet sind. Sämtliche Baugruppen des Behälters 1,
d. h. Bodenrahmen 4, Aufsetzrahmen 6, sowie Unterfahrkonstruktion 3 sind in ihren Abmessungen so gewählt, daß sie den Boden 2 nach außen hin an keiner Stelle überragen, und damit die normierten Außenmaße nirgends überschritten sind.
Such a situation is shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, in which two containers 1 with a flat structure 5 (not visible) are stacked on top of one another. The undercarriage 3 of the upper container 1 is inserted into the mounting frame 6 of the container 1 underneath, so that both containers 1 are exactly aligned. All assemblies of container 1,
ie floor frame 4, mounting frame 6, and undercarriage construction 3 are chosen in their dimensions so that they do not project beyond the floor 2 at any point, and thus the standardized external dimensions are nowhere exceeded.

In Figur 2 ist ein einzelner Behälter 1 zu erkennen, bei dem der Aufsetzrahmen 6 auf dem Bodenrahmen 4 ruht. Am Aufsetzrahmen 6 angebrachte, als Ecklaschen 65 und Führungslaschen 66 ausgebildete Haltelaschen 62 liegen an den Innenseiten 42b, 43b (Figur 5) der Querlatten 42 und Längslatten 43 an. Sie positionieren den Aufsetzrahmen 6 in Bezug auf den Bodenrahmen 4. Der Aufsetzrahmen 6 besteht im übrigen aus einem umlaufenden Profil 61, das im Querschnitt L-förmig gestaltet ist und somit die seitliche Fixierung der Unterfahrkonstruktion 3 eines weiteren Behälters 1 übernehmen kann.In Figure 2, a single container 1 can be seen, in which the mounting frame 6 on the Floor frame 4 rests. Attached to the mounting frame 6, as corner plates 65 and guide plates 66 designed retaining tabs 62 lie on the inner sides 42b, 43b (FIG. 5) of the Cross battens 42 and longitudinal battens 43. You position the frame 6 in relation to the bottom frame 4. The support frame 6 consists of a peripheral Profile 61, which is L-shaped in cross section and thus the lateral fixation of the Underride construction 3 of another container 1 can take over.

Die Figuren 3 und 4 zeigen eine Modifikation der ersten Ausführungsform. Die Unterfahrkonstruktion 3 ist außenbündig mit dem Boden 2 bzw. dem Bodenrahmen 4 ausgeführt und trägt zur Fixierung ineinandergestapelter Behälter 1 nach innen versetzte Fixierelemente 34 an der Unterfahrkonstruktion 3.
Die Rastelemente sind als quaderförmige Zapfen 45a ausgebildet, welche im aufgestellten Zustand des Aufbaus 5 gemäß Figur 4 in die korrespondierenden, als rechteckige Öffnungen 55a ausgebildeten Rastaufnahmen eingreifen.
Figur 3 verdeutlicht, wie der flach zusammengelegte Aufbau 5 zwischen Boden 2 und Zapfen 45a der einen Längslatte 43 geschoben fixiert ist.
Figures 3 and 4 show a modification of the first embodiment. The undercarriage construction 3 is designed to be flush with the floor 2 or the floor frame 4 and for fixing containers stacked one inside the other carries inward-moving fixing elements 34 on the undercarriage construction 3.
The latching elements are designed as cuboid pins 45a which engage in the corresponding state of the structure 5 according to FIG. 4 in the corresponding latching receptacles designed as rectangular openings 55a.
Figure 3 illustrates how the flat folded structure 5 between the bottom 2 and pin 45a of a longitudinal slat 43 is fixed pushed.

In Figur 5 ist der Aufsetzrahmen 6 entfernt, so daß der Aufbau 5 auf die Bodenplatte 21 aufgesetzt werden kann. Der Aufbau 5 ist noch teilweise gefaltet, d. h. die Teilwände 51a, 51b sind noch nicht zu einer durchgehenden Stirnwand 51 ausgerichtet. Im unteren Bereich der Längswände 53 sind zwei als Bohrungen ausgeführte Öffnungen 55 zu erkennen, die auf zwei Zapfen 45 ausgerichtet sind. Vier dieser Zapfen 45 sind am Bodenrahmen 4 angebracht, wobei jeweils zwei Zapfen 45 beabstandet an den Längslatten 43 befestigt sind.In Figure 5, the mounting frame 6 is removed so that the structure 5 on the base plate 21st can be put on. The structure 5 is still partially folded, i.e. H. the part walls 51a, 51b are not yet aligned with a continuous end wall 51. In the area below of the longitudinal walls 53, two openings 55 designed as bores can be seen are aligned on two pins 45. Four of these pins 45 are attached to the floor frame 4, wherein two pins 45 are attached to the longitudinal slats 43 spaced apart.

In der in Figur 6 dargestellten Position ist der Aufbau 5 vollständig aufgestellt, wobei die Stirnwände 51 und die Längswände 53 jeweils im unteren Bereich zur Anlage an die Innenseiten 42b, 43b der Latten 42, 43 gebracht sind. Die Zapfen 45 sind in die Bohrungen eingeführt, so daß der Aufbau in Bezug auf den Bodenrahmen 4 fixiert ist.In the position shown in Figure 6, the structure 5 is completely set up, the End walls 51 and the longitudinal walls 53 each in the lower area for contact with the inner sides 42b, 43b of the slats 42, 43 are brought. The pins 45 are inserted into the bores, so that the structure is fixed with respect to the floor frame 4.

Zur weiteren Erhöhung der Stabilität des Aufbaus 5 wird der Aufsetzrahmen 6 (Figuren 7A bis 7E) von oben auf die Stirnwände 51 und Längswände 53 aufgesetzt. Die Ecklaschen 65 und Führungslaschen 66 sind außen an den Stirnwänden 51 und Längswänden 53 geführt, wie in Figur 8 gezeigt. Ein Ausweichen des Aufbaus 5 nach außen infolge Belastung durch weitere, aufgesetzte Behälter 1 oder durch schüttgutähnliches Transportgut innerhalb des Aufbaus 5 wird somit vermieden, da sämtliche Wände sowohl oben durch den Aufsetzrahmen 6, also auch unten durch den Bodenrahmen 4 geführt sind.To further increase the stability of the structure 5, the mounting frame 6 (FIGS. 7A to 7E) from above onto the end walls 51 and longitudinal walls 53. The corner tabs 65 and guide tabs 66 are guided on the outside on the end walls 51 and longitudinal walls 53, as shown in Figure 8. Evasion of the structure 5 to the outside due to stress further, attached container 1 or by bulk goods-like transport goods within the Construction 5 is thus avoided, since all the walls both above through the mounting frame 6, that is, are also guided below through the base frame 4.

In Figuren 9A und 9B sind zwei aufeinandergestapelte Behälter 1 im aufgestellten Zustand dargestellt. In Figures 9A and 9B, two stacked containers 1 are in the erected state shown.

Aus dem Obenstehenden ergibt sich, daß es mit Hilfe des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters möglich ist, diesen schnell und mit geringem Aufwand zum Zwecke des platzsparenden Rücktransports flachzulegen, wobei sich insbesondere durch die Rahmenkonstruktion in Verbindung mit den Rastelementen ein äußerst stabiler Behälter realisieren läßt, der höchsten Anforderungen genügt. Es ist somit möglich dieses Konzept auch auf große Container in den Abmessungen einer Euro-Platte anzuwenden.From the above it follows that it is with the help of the container according to the invention it is possible to do this quickly and with little effort for the purpose of space-saving Return transport flat lay, in particular due to the frame construction in Connection with the locking elements an extremely stable container can be realized, the highest Requirements are sufficient. This concept is therefore also possible on large containers to be used in the dimensions of a euro plate.

Der in den Figuren 10A bis 15B dargestellte Behälter 1a ist in weitgehender Übereinstimmung mit dem vorstehend beschriebenen Behälter. Unterschiede bestehen in der Gestaltung der Rastelemente und der korrespondierenden, in den Längswänden 53 angebrachten Rastaufnahmen. Bei dieser Variante ist, wie beispielsweise in Figur 12 zu erkennen, das Rastelement als Winkel 46 ausgebildet. Er besteht aus einer Zunge 46a, die nach innen gerichtet und dazu bestimmt ist, in einen Schlitz 56, der in der Längswand 53 angebracht ist, einzugreifen. Der zweite Schenkel des Winkels 46 ist als Befestigungsschenkel 46b ausgebildet, der es erlaubt, den Winkel 46 von außen auf die Längslatte 43 aufzusetzen und an deren Außenseite 43a zu verschrauben. Diese Art der Anbringung ist einfacher und kostengünstiger als das Anbringen der Zapfen 45, 45a der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsvariante. Infolge einer starken Dimensionierung des Winkels 46 kann es genügen, lediglich einen dieser Winkel 46 an der Längslatte 43 anzubringen. Er verleiht in der Praxis dieselbe Stabilität wie die beiden Zapfen 45, 45a des vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiels, ist jedoch einfacher herzustellen.The container 1a shown in FIGS. 10A to 15B is in broad agreement with the container described above. There are differences in the design of the locking elements and the corresponding ones mounted in the longitudinal walls 53 Rest shots. In this variant, as can be seen, for example, in FIG Locking element designed as an angle 46. It consists of a tongue 46a which faces inwards directed and intended in a slot 56, which is made in the longitudinal wall 53 is to intervene. The second leg of the angle 46 is a fastening leg 46b formed, which allows the angle 46 to be placed on the longitudinal batten 43 from the outside and to screw on the outside 43a. This type of attachment is easier and less expensive than attaching the pins 45, 45a of those described above Design variant. Due to the large dimensioning of the angle 46, it may be sufficient to attach only one of these angles 46 to the longitudinal batten 43. He gives in the Practice the same stability as the two pins 45, 45a of that described above Embodiment, but is easier to manufacture.

Das in den Figuren 16A bis 24B dargestellte dritte Ausführungsbeispiel ist wiederum in weitestgehender Übereinstimmung mit den beiden vorstehend beschriebenen Varianten. Wie sich insbesondere aus den Darstellungen der Figuren 18 und 19 ergibt, sind die Rastelemente als Winkelbeschlag 47 ausgeführt. Der Bodenrahmen 4 trägt an jeder Ecke einen derartigen Winkelbeschlag 47, der von oben im Eckbereich zwischen Querlatte 42 und Längslatte 43 aufgesetzt und verschraubt ist. Der Winkelbeschlag 47 umfaßt weiterhin die Querlatte 42 und die Längslatte 43 an den Außenseiten 42a, 43a und liegt weiterhin auf den Oberseiten 42c, 43c auf, so daß er zusätzlich stabilisierend für den Bodenrahmen 4 wirkt. Korrespondierend hierzu ist im Eckbereich von Stirnwand 51 und Längswand 53 ein Schlitz 57 angebracht, der diagonal verlaufend geschnitten und damit auf den Winkelbeschlag 47 abgestimmt ist. In diesem Fall wird somit der Aufbau 5b in seinem Eckbereich positioniert und fixiert. Dies verdeutlicht die Darstellung gemäß Figur 21, die eine Ansicht von oben zeigt. Die Stirnwand 51 und die Längswand 53 sind relativ weit in den Winkelbeschlag 47 hineingeschoben, so daß sich eine große Auflageflache bildet. The third exemplary embodiment shown in FIGS. 16A to 24B is again in FIG broadest agreement with the two variants described above. As can be seen in particular from the illustrations in FIGS. 18 and 19, the latching elements are executed as an angle fitting 47. The floor frame 4 carries one at each corner such angle fitting 47, which is from above in the corner area between crossbar 42 and Longitudinal batten 43 is attached and screwed. The angle fitting 47 also includes the Crossbar 42 and the longitudinal bar 43 on the outer sides 42a, 43a and is still on the tops 42c, 43c, so that it is additionally stabilizing for the bottom frame 4th works. Corresponding to this is a in the corner area of the end wall 51 and the longitudinal wall 53 Slot 57 attached, cut diagonally and thus on the bracket 47 is matched. In this case, the structure 5b is in its corner area positioned and fixed. This illustrates the representation according to FIG. 21, which is a view from above shows. The end wall 51 and the longitudinal wall 53 are relatively far into the angular fitting 47 pushed in so that a large contact surface is formed.

Figur 21 verdeutlicht darüber hinaus die gelenkige Verbindung entlang einer Faltkante zwischen Stirnwand 51 und Längswand 53. In beiden Wänden ist jeweils eine Nut 51c, 53c durchgehend von oben nach unten gefräst, in die ein Band 50 eingelegt ist. Es ist in den Nuten 51c, 53c in hier nicht dargestellter Art und Weise befestigt, so daß es nicht herausgleiten kann. Die Nuten 51c, 53c sind mit Nutabdeckungen 52, 54 versehen, die von oben und unten auf die Wände 51, 53 aufgesteckt sind. Im übrigen ist diese Art der Verbindung in gleicher Weise für die beiden vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsvarianten des Behälters 1 geeignet, wobei sich in Abkehr von den bisherigen, aufgenagelten Wänden ein äußerst hochwertiges Finish erzielen läßt.Figure 21 also illustrates the articulated connection along a folded edge between End wall 51 and longitudinal wall 53. There is a groove 51c, 53c in each of the two walls milled continuously from top to bottom, in which a band 50 is inserted. It is in the Grooves 51c, 53c attached in a manner not shown here so that it does not slide out can. The grooves 51c, 53c are provided with groove covers 52, 54 from above and are attached to the walls 51, 53 below. Incidentally, this type of connection in the same way for the two variants of the container described above 1 suitable, with a departure from the previous, nailed walls extremely high quality finish.

Der in den Figuren 22A bis 22E dargestellte Aufsetzrahmen 6a ist abweichend von den vorstehenden Ausführungsformen ausgeführt. So besitzt er keine Ecklaschen nach Art der vorstehend beschriebenen Ecklaschen 65, sondern ausschließlich Führungslaschen 66, wobei jeder der Seiten drei Führungslaschen 66 zugeordnet sind. Das Weglassen von Ecklaschen beruht darauf, daß beim Aufsetzen auf den Bodenrahmen 4 im Eckbereich die Winkelbeschläge 47 angebracht sind, so daß diese Stellen als Abstützungen für den Aufsetzrahmen 6 ausscheiden.The mounting frame 6a shown in FIGS. 22A to 22E is different from that above embodiments. So he has no corner tabs of the type corner tabs 65 described above, but only guide tabs 66, three guide tabs 66 are associated with each of the sides. The omission of Corner tabs is based on the fact that when placed on the floor frame 4 in the corner area Angle fittings 47 are attached so that these points as supports for the mounting frame 6 retire.

Bei allen beschriebenen Ausführungsformen kann der Aufsetzrahmen 6 in Abhängigkeit von der Größe und der Belastung des Behälters 1 jeweils zum Beispiel eine, zwei oder drei Führungslaschen 66 entlang der Stirnwand 51 bzw. der Längswand 53 aufweisen.In all of the described embodiments, the mounting frame 6 can be used as a function of the size and the load of the container 1, for example one, two or three guide tabs 66 along the end wall 51 or the longitudinal wall 53.

Figur 25 verdeutlicht, wie der Aufsetzrahmen 6 bei flachgelegtem Aufbau 5 mit seinem Profil 61 auf der Oberseite 43c des Bodenrahmens 4 aufliegt. Zur Fixierung des Aufsetzrahmens 6 trägt der Bodenrahmen 4 auf seiner Innenseite als Ausfräsungen ausgeführte Ausnehmungen 48, in welche die Haltelaschen 62 eingreifen.
In strichpunktierten Linien ist eine Längswand 53 bei dann abgenommenem Aufsetzrahmen 6 und aufgestelltem Aufbau 5 dargestellt, wobei der Zapfen 45 in die Öffnung 55 eingreift. Der Aufsetzrahmen 6 kann bei aufgerichtetem Aufbau 5 zur weiteren Stabilisierung des Behälters 1 gegen Aus- oder Einknicken der Stirnwände 51 bzw. Längswände 53 zusätzlich zu den bereits beschriebenen Haltelaschen 62 weitere, nach innen versetzte Haltelaschen 62 aufweisen. Diese hintergreifen den Aufbau 5 von innen, so daß ein Einknicken etwa entlang einer Faltkante des Aufbaues sicher verhindert ist.
FIG. 25 illustrates how the mounting frame 6 rests with its profile 61 on the upper side 43c of the base frame 4 when the structure 5 is laid flat. To fix the mounting frame 6, the bottom frame 4 carries on its inside recesses 48, in which the retaining tabs 62 engage.
In dash-dotted lines, a longitudinal wall 53 is shown with the mounting frame 6 then removed and the structure 5 set up, the pin 45 engaging in the opening 55. When the structure 5 is erected, the mounting frame 6 can, in order to further stabilize the container 1 to prevent the end walls 51 or longitudinal walls 53 from buckling or buckling, in addition to the retaining lugs 62 already described, further retaining lugs 62 offset inwards. These engage behind the structure 5 from the inside, so that buckling approximately along a folded edge of the structure is reliably prevented.

Figur 26 zeigt das Profil 61 des Aufsetzrahmen 6 mit Führungslasche 66. In strichpunktierter Darstellung ist eine Längswand 53 des aufgestellten Aufbaues 5 zu erkennen. Zur weiteren Erhöhung der Stabilität des Behälters 1 trägt der Aufsetzrahmen 6 als Bolzen 68 ausgebildete Verriegelungselemente 67, welche in korrespondierende Verriegelungsaufnahmen 58 der Stirnwände 51 bzw. Längswände 53 des Aufbaus 5 eingreifen.Figure 26 shows the profile 61 of the mounting frame 6 with the guide tab 66. In dash-dotted lines A longitudinal wall 53 of the erected structure 5 can be seen. For further To increase the stability of the container 1, the mounting frame 6 is designed as a bolt 68 Locking elements 67, which in corresponding locking receptacles 58 of the end walls 51 or longitudinal walls 53 of the structure 5 engage.

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  1. Container (1; 1a; 1b) having a base (2) and placed thereon a flat-collapsible structure (5; 5a; 5b) wherein the structure (5; 5a; 5b), which is cuboid-shaped in the erected state, consists of longitudinal walls (53) and end walls (51) which are mutually connected in an articulated manner, having a base frame (4) which is disposed on the base (2) in an outer circumferential manner and which base frame is provided with latching elements (45; 45a, 46; 47) which cooperate therewith when the structure (5) is in the erected state, characterised in that the latching elements (45, 45a, 46, 47) are disposed on the base frame (4) in an inwardly directed manner and can be brought into engagement with corresponding latch receiving devices ( 55; 56; 57) of the structure (5) when the said structure is unfolded into its cuboid-form standing vertically on the base (4) and the structure (5; 5a; 5b) can be folded flat on the base within the contour of the base (2).
  2. Container according to claim 1, characterised in that the base (2) supports within its contour on its side remote from the structure (5; 5a; 5b) a construction (3) which can be driven under and which is formed from individual bearers (31, 32) which are disposed adjacent to the contour, and from connecting battens (33) which mutually connect at least the bearers along two mutually parallel sides of the base (2).
  3. Container according to claim 2, characterised in that the bearers formed by the carrier bearers (31) and corner bearers (32) and the connecting battens (33) are disposed inwardly offset with respect to the contour of the base (2) for the purpose of engaging behind the upper wall region of another erected container (1; 1a; 1b).
  4. Container according to claim 2, characterised in that the bearers formed by the carrier bearers (31) and corner bearers (32) and the connecting battens (33) are disposed in such a manner as they lie outwardly flush with the base (2) and at least the connecting battens (33) comprise fixing elements (34) which are offset inwardly with respect to the contour of the base (2) for the purpose of engaging behind the upper wall region of another erected container (1; 1a; 1b).
  5. Container according to any one or several of the preceding claims, characterised in that the latching elements are formed as spigots (45; 45a) and the latch receiving devices are formed as orifices (55).
  6. Container according to any one or several of the preceding claims, characterised in that the latching elements are formed as an angle bracket (46) and the latch receiving devices are formed as slots (56).
  7. Container according to any one or several of the preceding claims, characterised in that the latching elements are formed as angle bracket fittings (47) placed on the base frame (4) and the latch receiving devices are formed as slots disposed in the corner region of two walls (51, 53) which in the erected state of the structure (5b) mutually abut each other.
  8. Container according to claim 5, characterised in that the longitudinal walls (53) comprise two orifices (55) and the base frame (4) comprises four corresponding spigots (45; 45a).
  9. Container according to claim 6, characterised in that each longitudinal wall (53) comprises approximately in the centre a slot (56) and the base frame (4) comprises a corresponding angle bracket (46).
  10. Container according to any one or several of the preceding claims 5 to 9, characterised in that all the latching elements and also all the latch receiving devices are allocated to the longitudinal walls (53).
  11. Container according to any one or several of the preceding claims, characterised by an add-on frame (6; 6a) which corresponds substantially to the contour of the base (2) for the purpose of fixedly receiving a further container (1), wherein this add-on frame (6;6a) in the folded-flat state of the structure (5; 5a; 5b) lies outwardly flush on the base frame (4) and engages behind said base frame inwardly with downwardly protruding holding brackets (62) and in the erected state lies on the longitudinal walls (53) and end walls (51) at least outwardly encompassing said walls with the holding brackets (62).
  12. Container according to claim 11, characterised in that the add-on frame (6; 6a) comprises further, inwardly offset holding brackets (62) which in the erected state engage inwards behind the structure (5; 5a; 5b).
  13. Container according to claim 11, characterised in that the add-on frame (6; 6a) comprises locking elements (67) which engage in corresponding locking arrangement receiving devices (58) of the erected structure (5; 5a; 5b).
  14. Container according to claim 13, characterised in that the locking elements are formed as bolts (68) and are disposed inwardly downwards protruding at the holding brackets (62).
  15. Container according to claim 11, characterised in that the base frame (4) comprises on its inner side (42b, 43b) cut-outs (48) which correspond with holding brackets (62) when the add-on frame (6; 6a) is in place.
  16. Container according to one or several of the preceding claims, characterised in that the walls (51, 53) adjoining the folding edges of the structure (5; 5a; 5b) are mutually connected in an articulated manner by means of flexible tapes (50) which are placed in grooves (51c, 53c) of these walls.
  17. Container according to claim 16, characterised in that the grooves are provided at both ends with groove covers (52 or 54).
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