EP0785140A2 - Collapsible container - Google Patents

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EP0785140A2
EP0785140A2 EP96118097A EP96118097A EP0785140A2 EP 0785140 A2 EP0785140 A2 EP 0785140A2 EP 96118097 A EP96118097 A EP 96118097A EP 96118097 A EP96118097 A EP 96118097A EP 0785140 A2 EP0785140 A2 EP 0785140A2
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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
    • B65D11/00—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material
    • B65D11/18—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected
    • B65D11/1833—Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of plastics material collapsible, i.e. with walls hinged together or detachably connected whereby all side walls are hingedly connected to the base panel

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  • the invention relates to a folding container with four vertical side walls, which are articulated on a base plate and can each be pivoted inwards into a horizontal position.
  • the two side walls of the long sides usually have a height that is greater than half the width of the base plate, so that they lie one above the other and this will increase the overall height of the container when folded.
  • the object of the invention is to improve a folding container of the type mentioned in such a way that, with simple construction, low material consumption and small dimensions, the height of the side walls lying one on top of the other in the overlapping area is low without significantly reducing the stability of the side walls.
  • a particularly high stability and a low height are achieved if the two areas are form-fitting lie in one another.
  • the projections are strip-shaped and lie in pocket-shaped and / or slot-shaped recesses, in particular recesses in the other side wall.
  • the projections on the upper horizontal (end) edge (25) of the side wall can form horizontal support surfaces for a container above it.
  • the container edge is designed so that the lower side wall in the area of the upper edge has been withdrawn by a wall thickness and has a continuous recess inside the stacking edge, pointing towards the container bottom, in which support ribs are partially inserted, which support the stacking edge.
  • the pocket On the side wall, which is folded in second, the pocket is correspondingly shaped outwards (pointing upwards) and the stacking edge is supported with support ribs pointing inwards or downwards. Now the stacking edges dip into the respective pockets. The support ribs dip into corresponding recesses in the stack edge and the stack boundaries. It is thus achieved that a stack edge with a lateral boundary can be formed over almost the entire wall depth and an overlap of side walls is still possible.
  • support ribs (26) extending transversely to the projections are arranged between the projections and, when the side walls lie one on top of the other, plunge into slots which pass into the Projections, in particular the strips of the other side wall are introduced.
  • a vertical stop strip projects inwards on the vertical edge of an erected side wall, on the inside of which the vertical outer edge of the adjacent side wall comes to rest and that the stop strip opposite the vertical edge is arranged offset such that the stop bar forms a distance from the vertical edge which corresponds at least to the wall thickness of the stop bar.
  • a stop bar of the opposite side wall can lie in the folded-down state at the distance formed by the stop bar.
  • the base plate should also have recesses for the stop bar (s) when folded down.
  • the folding container has a base plate with a narrow side and a long side.
  • a side wall is articulated on all four sides with its lower horizontal edge in such a way that it can be folded inwards onto the base plate 1.
  • the side walls of the narrow side are first folded down and then the side walls 3 of the long side over them.
  • the side walls 3 of the long sides are then folded up in reverse order and then the side walls of the narrow side.
  • the vertical side edges of these side walls in their vertical position come into contact with vertical stop bars 4 which protrude inwards on the vertical edges of the side walls 3.
  • a vertical edge region of the side wall 2 bears against the stop bar 4 of the side wall 3.
  • protrusions 6 protrude horizontally on the stop bar 4, which extend into recesses in the edge region of the other side wall and, conversely, the edge region has projections which extend into recesses 7 in the stop bar 4.
  • the projections and recesses are of the same shape and size in the edge area as in the stop bar 4.
  • the two side walls 3a, 3b of the long sides overlap to some extent.
  • These overlapping areas 3c, 3d are designed in such a way that the overlapping areas 3c, 3d interlock and result in an overall height H which is not or only slightly greater than the thickness of a side wall.
  • the upper side of the overlapping region 3c of the side wall 3a alternately has projections 21 and recesses 22, in particular in wave form.
  • the underside of the overlapping region 3d of the side wall 3b is shaped so that it fits into the upper side of the lower wall 3a in a particularly positive manner.
  • the projections 21 and recesses 22, in particular the shafts can be rounded or angularly shaped.
  • this dimension g corresponds approximately to the thickness of the wall of the strip 4.
  • the base plate also has recesses into which the stop strips 4 of the side walls 3 can penetrate, so that the side walls 3 can be folded down sufficiently deep.
  • Figure 9-11 differs from the previous u.a. in that the projections 21 and recesses 22 are not or only partially undulating and that the upper horizontal stacking edge 25 of the side wall forms a large, in particular continuous support surface for a second container above it.
  • the projections 21 have the form of strips which lie in pocket-shaped and / or slot-shaped recesses / recesses 22 in the other side wall.
  • the projections form the upper contact surface for a container above it.
  • transverse support ribs 26 which, when the side walls lie one on top of the other, dip into slots which are introduced into the projections, in particular the strips of the other side wall.
  • Stack limits are identified by 27.

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When horizontal, two opposing sides (3) partly cover one another and the covered or overlapped part of the underlying sidewall (3) is fitted with projecting and rearward projections (21,22) as opposed to the covering or top part of the upper sidewall which is suitably shaped on its underside so the two parts once overlapped make one wall thickness. The two parts of the respective sidewalls fit positively together and the projections come in strip form forward and in pocket and/or slot form to the rear and thus home into recesses in the other sidewall in each case. With the wall upended, the projections on the top end edge of the wall form horizontal support surfaces for the overlying container. The projections have interposed support ribs transverse to the projections to slot home into the slots or pockets etc. as provided in the other sidewall. The slots or rearward projections are preferably corrugated and a stop strip on the vertical side of the upended wall is addressed by the inner side of the strip on the other sidewall. The stop strip is offset from the associated wall edge to give a distance of one stop strip wall thickness from the vertical edge of the respective wall.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Klappbehälter mit vier senkrechten Seitenwänden, die an einer Bodenplatte angelenkt und jeweils nach innen hin in eine waagerechte Lage schwenkbar sind.The invention relates to a folding container with four vertical side walls, which are articulated on a base plate and can each be pivoted inwards into a horizontal position.

Es ist bekannt, die zwei senkrechten Seitenwände an den Schmalseiten eines Klappbehälters um die untere waagerechte Anlenkachse nach innen zu klappen, bis sie auf der Bodenplatte aufliegen. Danach werden die zwei Seitenwände der Längsseiten nach innen darübergeklappt. Im aufgerichteten Zustand liegen die Seitenwände der Schmalseiten an einer senkrechten Anschlagleiste am Rand der anderen Seitenwände an, wobei diese Anschlagleiste nach innen vorspringt und nach dem Hochklappen der Seitenwände der Längsseiten die Seitenwände der Schmalseiten an der Anschlagleiste formschlüssig anliegen.It is known to fold the two vertical side walls on the narrow sides of a folding container inwards about the lower horizontal articulation axis until they rest on the base plate. Then the two side walls of the long sides are folded inwards. In the erected state, the side walls of the narrow sides abut a vertical stop bar at the edge of the other side walls, this stop bar projecting inwards and after the side walls of the long sides have been folded up, the side walls of the narrow sides abut the stop bar in a form-fitting manner.

Die zwei Seitenwände der Längsseiten weisen meist eine Höhe auf, die größer ist als die halbe Breite der Bodenplatte, so daß sie übereinander liegen und hierdurch die Gesamthöhe des Behälters im zusammengeklappten Zustand erhöhen.The two side walls of the long sides usually have a height that is greater than half the width of the base plate, so that they lie one above the other and this will increase the overall height of the container when folded.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, einen Klappbehälter der eingangs genannten Art so zu verbessern, daß bei einfacher Konstruktion, geringem Materialverbrauch und geringen Abmessungen die Höhe der aufeinanderliegenden Seitenwände im überlappenden Bereich gering ist, ohne die Stabilität der Seitenwände wesentlich zu verringern.The object of the invention is to improve a folding container of the type mentioned in such a way that, with simple construction, low material consumption and small dimensions, the height of the side walls lying one on top of the other in the overlapping area is low without significantly reducing the stability of the side walls.

Auch ist es Aufgabe der Erfindung, an den einander überlappenden Seitenwänden den oberen waagerechten Stapelrand, auf dem der daraufstehende Behälter aufliegt, mit einer genügend großen, insbesondere durchgehend verlaufenden Auflagenfläche zu versehen.It is also an object of the invention to provide the upper horizontal stacking edge, on which the container resting thereon, on the overlapping side walls with a sufficiently large, in particular continuous, support surface.

Diese Aufgaben werden erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß zwei einander gegenüberliegende Seitenwände in ihrer waagerechten Lage einander teilweise überdecken und der überdeckte Bereich der darunterliegenden Seitenwand auf seiner Oberseite Vor- und Rücksprünge aufweist und der überdeckende Bereich der darüberliegenden Seitenwand an seiner Unterseite entsprechend derart geformt ist, daß die beiden einander überdeckenden Bereiche in ihrer Gesamtdicke der Dicke einer Seitenwand entsprechen.These objects are achieved in that two opposite side walls partially overlap each other in their horizontal position and the covered area of the underlying side wall has projections and recesses on its top and the overlapping area of the overlying side wall is shaped accordingly on its underside in such a way that the two overlapping areas correspond in their total thickness to the thickness of a side wall.

Hierdurch wird im überlappenden Bereich eine Gesamthöhe beider übereinander liegender Seitenwände erzielt, die gleich der Höhe bzw. Dicke einer Seitenwand ist oder nur unwesentlich höher bzw. dicker. Dabei bleibt die Stabilität der Seitenwände erhalten und dem oben daraufstehenden Behälter wird eine genügend große Auflagefläche geboten.As a result, a total height of both side walls lying one above the other is achieved in the overlapping area, which is equal to the height or thickness of a side wall or only slightly higher or thicker. The stability of the side walls is maintained and the container on top is provided with a sufficiently large contact surface.

Eine besonders hohe Stabilität und eine geringe Höhe werden erreicht, wenn die beiden Bereiche formschlüssig ineinander liegen.A particularly high stability and a low height are achieved if the two areas are form-fitting lie in one another.

Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Vorsprünge leistenfömig sind und in taschenförmigen und/oder schlitzförmigen Rücksprüngen, insbesondere Ausnehmungen der andern Seitenwand einliegen. Hierbei können bei senkrecht aufgestellter Seitenwand die Vorspünge an dem oberen waagerechten (stirnseitigen) Rand (25) der Seitenwand waagerechte Auflageflächen für einen darüberstehenden Behälter bilden.It is particularly advantageous if the projections are strip-shaped and lie in pocket-shaped and / or slot-shaped recesses, in particular recesses in the other side wall. When the side wall is set up vertically, the projections on the upper horizontal (end) edge (25) of the side wall can form horizontal support surfaces for a container above it.

Hierdurch ist ein durchgehender Stapelrand möglich. Der Behälterrand ist so ausgestaltet, daß die untenliegende Seitenwand im Bereich des Oberrandes um eine Wandstärke zurückgenommen wurde und innerhalb des Einstapelrandes taschenförmig, zum Behälterboden zeigend, eine durchgehende Ausnehmung besitzt, in der partiell Stützrippen eingebracht sind, die den Stapelrand abstützen.This enables a continuous stacking edge. The container edge is designed so that the lower side wall in the area of the upper edge has been withdrawn by a wall thickness and has a continuous recess inside the stacking edge, pointing towards the container bottom, in which support ribs are partially inserted, which support the stacking edge.

Auf der Seitenwand, die als zweites eingeklappt wird, ist die Tasche entsprechend nach außen geformt (nahc oben zeigend) und mit nach innen gerichteten bzw. nach unten zeigenden Stützrippen der Stapelrand abgestützt. Es tauchen nun die Stapelränder in die jeweiligen Taschen ein. Die Stützrippen tauchen in entsprechende Ausnehmungen im Stapelrand und den Stapelbegrenzungen ein. Somit wird erreicht, daß ein Stapelrand mit seitlicher Begrenzung über annähernd die gesamte Wandtiefe ausgebildet werden kann und ein Überlappen von Seitenwänden trotzdem möglich ist.On the side wall, which is folded in second, the pocket is correspondingly shaped outwards (pointing upwards) and the stacking edge is supported with support ribs pointing inwards or downwards. Now the stacking edges dip into the respective pockets. The support ribs dip into corresponding recesses in the stack edge and the stack boundaries. It is thus achieved that a stack edge with a lateral boundary can be formed over almost the entire wall depth and an overlap of side walls is still possible.

Damit wird auch vorgeschlagen, daß zwischen den Vorsprüngen quer zu diesen verlaufende Stützrippen (26) angeordnet sind, die bei aufeinanderliegenden Seitenwänden in Schlitze eintauchen, die in die Vorsprünge, insbesondere den Leisten der anderen Seitenwand eingebracht sind.It is also proposed that support ribs (26) extending transversely to the projections are arranged between the projections and, when the side walls lie one on top of the other, plunge into slots which pass into the Projections, in particular the strips of the other side wall are introduced.

Damit im heruntergeklappten Zustand die vorstehenden seitlichen Anschlagleisten der Seitenwände die Höhe nicht vergrößern, wird vorgeschlagen, daß am senkrechten Rand einer aufgerichteten Seitenwand eine senkrechte Anschlagleiste nach innen vorspringt, an deren Innenseite der senkrechte Außenrand der benachbarten Seitenwand zur Anlage gelangt und daß die Anschlagleiste gegenüber dem senkrechten Rand derart versetzt angeordnet ist, daß die Anschlagleiste zum senkrechten Rand einen Abstand bildet, der mindestens der Wandstärke der Anschlagleiste entspricht. Hierbei kann in dem von der Anschlagleiste gebildeten Abstand eine Anschlagleiste der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand im heruntergeklappten Zustand einliegen. Auch sollte die Bodenplatte Ausnehmungen für die Anschlagleiste(n) im heruntergeklappten Zustand aufweisen.So that the protruding lateral stop strips of the side walls do not increase the height when folded down, it is proposed that a vertical stop strip projects inwards on the vertical edge of an erected side wall, on the inside of which the vertical outer edge of the adjacent side wall comes to rest and that the stop strip opposite the vertical edge is arranged offset such that the stop bar forms a distance from the vertical edge which corresponds at least to the wall thickness of the stop bar. In this case, a stop bar of the opposite side wall can lie in the folded-down state at the distance formed by the stop bar. The base plate should also have recesses for the stop bar (s) when folded down.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in den Zeichnungen ausschnittweise dargestellt und werden im folgenden näher beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Figur 1:
die Oberseite der oben liegenden Seitenwand,
Figur 2:
ie Oberseite der unten liegenden Seitenwand,
Figur 3:
die Unterseite der oben liegenden Seitenwand,
Figur 4:
die Unterseite der unten liegenden Seitenwand,
Figur 5:
einen Schnitt durch die oben liegende Seitenwand im überlappenden Bereich,
Figur 6:
einen Schnitt durch die unten liegende Seitenwand im überlappenden Bereich,
Figur 7:
einen Schnitt durch beide aufeinanderliegenden Seitenwände im überlappenden Bereich,
Figur 8:
den Ausschnitt X in Figur 7 in vergrößerter Darstellung,
Figur 9:
einen senkrechten Schnitt durch ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel mit teilweise heruntergeklappten Seitenwänden,
Figur 10:
das Ausführungsbeispiel nach Figur 9 mit Seitenwänden kurz vor der waagerechten Lage beider Wände,
Figur 11:
das Ausführungsbeispiel nach Figur 9 mit waagerecht aufeinanderliegenden Seitenwänden.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in detail in the drawings and are described in more detail below. Show it:
Figure 1:
the top of the overhead sidewall,
Figure 2:
he top of the side wall below,
Figure 3:
the underside of the side wall above,
Figure 4:
the underside of the side wall below,
Figure 5:
a section through the top side wall in the overlapping area,
Figure 6:
a section through the lower side wall in the overlapping area,
Figure 7:
a section through the two overlapping side walls in the overlapping area,
Figure 8:
the section X in Figure 7 in an enlarged view,
Figure 9:
3 shows a vertical section through a second exemplary embodiment with the side walls partially folded down,
Figure 10:
the embodiment of Figure 9 with side walls just before the horizontal position of both walls,
Figure 11:
the embodiment of Figure 9 with horizontally superimposed side walls.

Der Klappbehälter weist eine Bodenplatte auf mit einer Schmalseite und einer Längsseite. An allen vier Seiten ist jeweils eine Seitenwand mit ihrem unteren waagerechten Rand derart angelenkt, daß sie nach innen auf die Bodenplatte 1 klappbar ist. Hierbei werden die Seitenwände der Schmalseite zuerst nach unten geklappt und danach über diese die Seitenwände 3 der Längsseite. Beim Aufklappen des Behälters werden dann in umgekehrter Reihenfolge zuerst die Seitenwände 3 der Längsseiten hochgeklappt und danach die Seitenwände der Schmalseite. Beim Hochklappen der Seitenwände der Schmalseite gelangen die senkrechten Seitenränder dieser Seitenwände in ihrer senkrechten Stellung in die Anlage an senkrechte Anschlagleisten 4, die an den senkrechten Rändern der Seitenwände 3 nach innen vorstehen. Hierbei liegt ein senkrechter Randbereich der Seitenwand 2 an der Anschlagleiste 4 der Seitenwand 3 an.The folding container has a base plate with a narrow side and a long side. A side wall is articulated on all four sides with its lower horizontal edge in such a way that it can be folded inwards onto the base plate 1. Here, the side walls of the narrow side are first folded down and then the side walls 3 of the long side over them. When the container is opened, the side walls 3 of the long sides are then folded up in reverse order and then the side walls of the narrow side. When folding up the side walls of the narrow side the vertical side edges of these side walls in their vertical position come into contact with vertical stop bars 4 which protrude inwards on the vertical edges of the side walls 3. Here, a vertical edge region of the side wall 2 bears against the stop bar 4 of the side wall 3.

Damit die Seitenwände aneinander einen festen Halt finden, stehen an der Anschlagleiste 4 Vorsprünge 6 waagerecht vor, die in Ausnehmungen des Randbereichs der anderen Seitenwand hineinreichen und umgekehrt weist der Randbereich Vorsprünge auf, die in Ausnehmungen 7 der Anschlagleiste 4 hineinreichen. Hierbei sind die Vorsprünge und Ausnehmungen von gleicher Form und Größe beim Randbereich wie bei der Anschlagleiste 4.So that the side walls find a firm hold on one another, protrusions 6 protrude horizontally on the stop bar 4, which extend into recesses in the edge region of the other side wall and, conversely, the edge region has projections which extend into recesses 7 in the stop bar 4. The projections and recesses are of the same shape and size in the edge area as in the stop bar 4.

Im heruntergeklappten Zustand überdecken sich die beiden Seitenwände 3a, 3b der Längsseiten zu einem Teil. Diese einander überdeckenden Bereiche 3c, 3d sind so gestaltet, daß die überdeckenden Bereiche 3c, 3d ineinandergreifen und eine Gesamthöhe H ergeben, die nicht oder nur wenig größer ist als die Dicke einer Seitenwand.In the folded-down state, the two side walls 3a, 3b of the long sides overlap to some extent. These overlapping areas 3c, 3d are designed in such a way that the overlapping areas 3c, 3d interlock and result in an overall height H which is not or only slightly greater than the thickness of a side wall.

Dies wird dadurch erreicht, daß die Oberseite des überdeckenden Bereichs 3c der Seitenwand 3a abwechselnd in regelmäßigen Abständen Vorsprünge 21 und Ausnehmungen 22, insbesondere in Wellenform aufweist. Entsprechend aber umgekehrt ist die Unterseite des überdeckenden Bereichs 3d der Seitenwand 3b geformt, so daß sie sich in die Oberseite der unteren Wand 3a insbesondere formschlüssig einfügt. Hierbei können die Vorsprünge 21 und Ausnehmungen 22, insbesondere die Wellen gerundet oder eckig abgewinkelt geformt sein.This is achieved in that the upper side of the overlapping region 3c of the side wall 3a alternately has projections 21 and recesses 22, in particular in wave form. Correspondingly, however, the underside of the overlapping region 3d of the side wall 3b is shaped so that it fits into the upper side of the lower wall 3a in a particularly positive manner. In this case, the projections 21 and recesses 22, in particular the shafts, can be rounded or angularly shaped.

Damit die Anschlagleiste 4 der oberen Seitenwand 3b nicht gegen die Anschlagleiste 4 der unteren Seitenwand 3c stößt, ist die Anschlagleiste 4 der unteren Seitenwand 3c nach innen versetzt um den Betrag g angeordnet. Dieses Maß g entspricht im Ausführungsbeispiel etwa der Dicke der Wandung der Leiste 4.So that the stop bar 4 of the upper side wall 3b not against the stop bar 4 of the lower side wall 3c bumps, the stop bar 4 of the lower side wall 3c is offset inwards by the amount g. In the exemplary embodiment, this dimension g corresponds approximately to the thickness of the wall of the strip 4.

Auch weist hierzu die Bodenplatte Ausnehmungen auf, in die die Anschlagleisten 4 der Seitenwände 3 eindringen können, so daß die Seitenwände 3 genügend tief heruntergeklappt werden können.For this purpose, the base plate also has recesses into which the stop strips 4 of the side walls 3 can penetrate, so that the side walls 3 can be folded down sufficiently deep.

Das Ausführungsbeispiel nach Figur 9-11 unterscheidet sich von dem vorangegangenen u.a. dadurch, daß die Vor-21 und Rücksprünge 22 nicht oder nur teilweise wellenförmig sind und daß der obere waagerechte Stapelrand 25 der Seitenwand eine große, insbesondere durchgehend verlaufende Auflagefläche für einen darüberstehenden zweiten Behälter bildet.The embodiment of Figure 9-11 differs from the previous u.a. in that the projections 21 and recesses 22 are not or only partially undulating and that the upper horizontal stacking edge 25 of the side wall forms a large, in particular continuous support surface for a second container above it.

Die Vorsprünge 21 haben die Form von Leisten, die in taschenförmigen und/oder schlitzfömigen Rücksprüngen/Ausnehmungen 22 der anderen Seitenwand einliegen. Hierbei bilden die Vorsprünge die obere Auflagefläche für einen darüberstehenden Behälter. Zwischen den Vorsprüngen sind quer zu diesen verlaufende Stützrippen 26 angeordnet, die bei aufeinanderliegenden Seitenwänden in Schlitze eintauchen, die in die Vorsprünge, insbesondere den Leisten der anderen Seitenwand eingebracht sind. Mit 27 sind Stapelbegrenzungen gekennzeichnet.The projections 21 have the form of strips which lie in pocket-shaped and / or slot-shaped recesses / recesses 22 in the other side wall. The projections form the upper contact surface for a container above it. Between the projections there are transverse support ribs 26 which, when the side walls lie one on top of the other, dip into slots which are introduced into the projections, in particular the strips of the other side wall. Stack limits are identified by 27.

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Klappbehälter mit vier senkrechten Seitenwänden (2, 3), die an einer Bodenplatte (1) angelenkt und jeweils nach innen hin in eine waagerechte Lage schwenkbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwei einander gegenüberliegende Seitenwände (3) in ihrer waagerechten Lage einander teilweise überdecken und der überdeckte Bereich (3c) der darunterliegenden Seitenwand (3a) auf seiner Oberseite Vor- und Rücksprünge (21, 22), aufweist und der überdeckende Bereich (3d) der darüberliegenden Seitenwand (3b) an seiner Unterseite entsprechend derart geformt ist, daß die beiden einander überdeckenden Bereiche in ihrer Gesamtdicke der Dicke einer Seitenwand entsprechen.Folding container with four vertical side walls (2, 3) which are articulated on a base plate (1) and can each be pivoted inwards into a horizontal position, characterized in that two opposite side walls (3) partially overlap each other in their horizontal position and the covered area (3c) of the underlying side wall (3a) has projections and recesses (21, 22) on its upper side, and the overlapping area (3d) of the overlying side wall (3b) is correspondingly shaped on its underside such that the two areas overlapping each other correspond in their total thickness to the thickness of a side wall. Klappbehälter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die beiden Bereiche (3c, 3d) formschlüssig ineinander liegen.Folding container according to claim 1, characterized in that the two areas (3c, 3d) are interlocking. Klappbehälter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorsprünge leistenförmig sind und in taschenförmigen und/oder schlitzförmigen Rücksprüngen, insbesondere Ausnehmungen der anderen Seitenwand einliegen.Folding container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the projections are strip-shaped and lie in pocket-shaped and / or slot-shaped recesses, in particular recesses in the other side wall. Klappbehälter nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß bei senkrecht aufgestellter Seitenwand die Vorsprünge an dem oberen waagerechten (stirnseitigen) Rand (25) der Seitenwand waagerechte Auflageflächen für einen darüberstehenden Behälter bilden.Folding container according to claim 3, characterized in that when the side wall is set up vertically, the projections on the upper horizontal (end) edge (25) of the side wall form horizontal support surfaces for a container above it. Klappbehälter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwischen den Vorsprüngen quer zu diesen verlaufende Stützrippen (26) angeordnet sind, die bei aufeinanderliegenden Seitenwänden in Schlitze eintauchen, die in den Vorsprüngen, insbesondere den Leisten der anderen Seitenwand eingebracht sind.Folding container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that support ribs (26) extending transversely to these are arranged between the projections and, in the case of side walls lying one on top of the other, dip into slots which are made in the projections, in particular the strips of the other side wall. Klappbehälter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vor- und/oder Rücksprünge/Ausnehmungen (21, 22) wellenförmig sind.Folding container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projections and / or recesses / recesses (21, 22) are wave-shaped. Klappbehälter nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß am senkrechten Rand einer aufgerichteten Seitenwand (3) eine senkrechte Anschlagleiste (4) nach innen vorspringt, an deren Innenseite der senkrechte Außenrand der benachbarten Seitenwand zur Anlage gelangt und daß die Anschlagleiste (4) gegenüber dem senkrechten Rand derart versetzt angeordnet ist, daß die Anschlagleiste (4) zum senkrechten Rand einen Abstand (g) bildet, der mindestens der Wandstärke der Anschlagleiste entspricht.Folding container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a vertical stop bar (4) projects inwards on the vertical edge of an erected side wall (3), on the inside of which the vertical outer edge of the adjacent side wall comes to rest and that the stop bar (4) is opposite the vertical edge is arranged offset such that the stop bar (4) forms a distance (g) from the vertical edge which corresponds at least to the wall thickness of the stop bar. Klappbehälter nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in dem von der Anschlagleiste (4) gebildeten Abstand (g) eine Anschlagleiste (4) der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwand im heruntergeklappten Zustand einliegt.Folding container according to claim 7, characterized in that in the distance (g) formed by the stop bar (4) Stop bar (4) of the opposite side wall when folded down. Klappbehälter nach Anspruch 7 oder 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Bodenplatte Ausnehmungen für die Anschlagleiste(n) (4) im heruntergeklappten Zustand aufweist.Folding container according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the base plate has recesses for the stop bar (s) (4) when folded down.
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