EP1059239A1 - Portable container - Google Patents

Abstract

The container has a suitcase type body (3) with carrying handle (17) adapted to each other so that the handle in a position (23) folded against the case body can occupy a further carrying position (28) where the handle section (26) can be seized from the side of the suitcase body to allow the option of carrying the case in a position aligned on edge. The handle section (26) is mounted telescopically on a base section of the carrying handle which is mounted for swivelling on the suitcase body to vary the distance between handling section and case body.

Description

The invention relates to a portable container, with a defining a recording space for at least one object and in the case-like flat design of the container body, a large handle on the upper surface assigned, which is at least between a swung up Carrying position in which its handling section is oriented upwards and one folded up to the container body Position in which its handling section is oriented sideways is pivotable.

A portable container of this type goes for example from the DE 197 06 413 A1. This has a suitcase-like Flat shape container body, according to large, top-facing top of a bow-like, pivoting carrying handle is assigned. For transportation the carrying handle is swung up into a carrying position, in which its handling section can be gripped with one hand is oriented upwards. When not in use the carrying handle is folded up onto the container body from above and in particular in a recess in the container lid sunk.

Due to the arrangement of the handle described, the container body regularly aligned during its transportation, that its main plane of expansion is horizontal. This is an advantage if the container is together with additional containers to a vertical container arrangement linked, but would be a transport if used individually according to the type of transport usual briefcase advantageous. For this reason, the known container is optionally available with a Additional handle can be equipped, if necessary on one of the side surfaces of the container body is attachable. However, this has the disadvantage that an additional component is required, which is also usually not available when it is currently is needed. To be constantly available, it had to therefore be accommodated in the receiving space of the container body. However, this limits its usable volume.

It is therefore the object of the present invention, a to create portable containers of the type mentioned at the outset, which is simpler in design and more convenient to use with different orientations.

To solve this problem it is provided that the carrying handle and the container body are adapted to one another in such a way that the handle in the folded up on the container body Position can take another position, in the its handling section from the side of the container body is tangible to an optional carrying of the container in To enable upright alignment.

In this way it has the larger surface of the top of the container body assigned carrying handle the function of several Carrying handles united. It can be used conventionally around the container with the container body aligned horizontally to transport. On the other hand, he is also in the folded position on the container as a handle usable by coordinated design of the handle and container body of the user Possibility is given, the one oriented to the side Grasp handling section and the container in Art To transport the usual briefcase in a vertical orientation. This means that no additional space is required and no separate Additional handle for variable transport of the container possible.

Advantageous developments of the invention emerge from the subclaims forth.

Around the container body during transport in an upright orientation To keep it stable, it is an advantage if the handle in the folded position on the container body on this can be locked in such a way that the relative pivoting mobility is prevented and there is an overall rigid unit.

It is also advantageous if the handling section can be telescoped pivotable on at least one on the container body pivoted base section of the handle is. This creates the possibility of the distance of the handling section from the container body by inserting or Pull out to vary. This way is an easy one Possibility given to the handling section also in the further carrying position of the handle within easy reach of the container body move away, so that none on the container body itself Measures have to be taken, although taking the Simplify handling section, the volume of the receiving space however restrict.

In connection with the telescopic handling section is preferably provided that the non-pivoting locking of the handle on the container body over the telescopic Handling section takes place. On the latter you can first locking means may be provided, which in the to Container body folded up position of the handle Moving the handling section optionally in one Release position or positionable in a locking position are. The first locking means are in the release position disengaged from provided on the container body second locking means so that the pivoting mobility is unrestricted given is. In the locking position, however are the mutual locking means in engagement with each other, whereby they engage in particular so that the Swiveling movement of the handle with reference to the container body is blocked.

Suitable locking means can be present which make it possible to the movable handling section of the handle in the retracted position and / or in the extended position Position relative to the assigned base section to lock. In particular, this can give the possibility the handling section in the swiveled up Carrying position of the handle in the inserted position to fix to the smallest possible vertical distance to Comply with the top of the container body.

The arrangement is expediently such that the Handling section of the handle in the container body folded position in the inserted state lies on the edge of the container body while it is in the extended position Condition at a distance to the side outside of the container body comes to lie.

In particular in the case of a container body which is or bowl-shaped lower part, which in particular the pivoting cover is assigned, the pivoting takes place the handle conveniently on the lower part. Here the carrying handle can be designed as a locking member, that depending on its current swivel position Lid locked with respect to the lower part or to open the Releases container.

The container is expediently designed such that he is particularly similar with other containers Stack the structure on top of one another and form a coherent one Link unit. This allows simultaneous Transport of several containers by the container unit on Carrying handle of the container arranged at the top is held. In this context, the container body expediently in the area of two opposite side faces via first and second locking means, which are placed in the center of gravity of the container body, thereby linking containers sitting on top of each other it is possible that the first locking means of a container with the second locking means of the other container be engaged. Either the first or the second locking means are expedient designed as a rotary locking means, the axis of rotation run coaxially to each other. Such a configuration compared to an arrangement such as that disclosed in EP 0 555 533 B1 shows the advantage that the number of necessary Locking means and also the space required for actuation the same is reduced.

In this context, it is advantageous if the axis of rotation of the handle and the axes of rotation of the locking means coincide so that they are coaxial with each other and the pivoting measures to a certain zone concentrate, which simplifies the manufacture of the container. It can in particular be provided that the pivot bearing of the handle and the rotary bearing of the rotary locking means in the area of a respective side surface over a and the same bearing part of the container body takes place, which is thus takes up a space-saving double function.

A further simplification of the manufacture and assembly of the Container results when the handle through the twist lock means is fixed on the container body so that there is no need for additional fasteners. The rotary locking means can in particular lock onto the container body be fixed.

Figur 1

eine sich aus zwei aufeinandergestapelten Behältern zusammensetzende Behälteranordnung in Seitenansicht auf eine Seitenfläche, an der der Traggriff und Drehverriegelungsmittel gelagert sind, das Ganze in einer Teilschnittdarstellung gemäß Schnittlinie I-I aus Figur 5,

Figur 2

den in Figur 1 zuoberst abgebildeten Behälter in Einzeldarstellung, wobei der Traggriff aus der in Figur 1 eingenommenen ersten Tragstellung an den Behälterkörper herangeklappt wurde und eine zweite Tragstellung einnimmt,

Figur 3

den Behälter aus Figur 2 mit in eine andere Position verschwenktem Traggriff, in der es möglich ist, den Behälter durch Anheben seines Deckels zu öffnen,

Figur 4

eine Draufsicht auf den Behälter aus Figur 2 mit Blickrichtung gemäß Pfeil IV,

Figur 5

eine Teildarstellung der Behälteranordnung aus Figur 1 im Längsschnitt gemäß Schnittlinie V-V,

Figur 6

eine Teildarstellung des Behälters aus Figur 2 im Schnitt gemäß Schnittlinie VI-VI, und

Figur 7

eine der Figur 6 entsprechende Teildarstellung gemäß Schnittlinie VII-VII aus Figur 1.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawing. In this show:

Figure 1

4 shows a container arrangement composed of two stacked containers in a side view on a side surface on which the carrying handle and rotary locking means are mounted, the whole in a partial sectional view according to section line II from FIG. 5,

Figure 2

the container shown at the top in FIG. 1 in an individual representation, the carrying handle being folded out of the first carrying position assumed in FIG. 1 to the container body and occupying a second carrying position,

Figure 3

2 with the carrying handle pivoted into another position, in which it is possible to open the container by lifting its lid,

Figure 4

3 shows a plan view of the container from FIG. 2 with the viewing direction according to arrow IV,

Figure 5

2 shows a partial representation of the container arrangement from FIG. 1 in longitudinal section according to section line VV,

Figure 6

a partial view of the container of Figure 2 in section along section line VI-VI, and

Figure 7

6 shows a partial illustration corresponding to section line VII-VII from FIG. 1.

In the drawing there are several containers of the same structure 1 shown, each individually by a person through manual Can be transported, but also the open up advantageous possibility in any basically Number stacked on top of one another and then into one connected container unit to be linked as shown by way of example in FIGS. 1 and 5, and the generally the reference number 2 has been assigned.

It is understood that a vertical link is stacked on top of one another Container 1 is not absolutely necessary. As long as the containers can also be stored loose be placed on top of each other. There is also the possibility only a selected number of containers from a stack of containers to link with each other. Otherwise everyone can Use container 1 separately from the other containers.

First of all, based on the drawing, an advantageous structure the container 1 described. These can be in their height dimensions vary, but suitably have one identical base with a matching outline.

Each container has a housing-like container body 3, which defines a receiving space 4 inside Suitable for holding one or more objects that should be kept and / or transported. The Recording room 4 can consist of several separate sub-rooms put together.

The container body 3 is in the embodiment in one case-like flat design and has a essentially rectangular outline. His footprint is oppositely oriented by the two larger area defined that normally are oriented up and down and the top 5 and Define bottom side 6 of container body 3. The container 1 can be transported with this orientation, whereby he consequently occupies a horizontal orientation in which its Main expansion plane runs approximately horizontally.

Each container body 3 also has four side surfaces, and two side faces 7, 8, a rear side face 9 and a front side surface 10. These extend with the horizontal alignment of the container body 3 in vertical direction.

The container body 3 is preferably constructed in several parts. He contains a box or bowl-shaped in the embodiment Lower part 13, which has an opening pointing upwards, associated with a lid 14 of the container body 3 is. When the container is closed, the lid 14 is on the Lower part 13 so that the receiving space 4 all around walls of the container body 3 is limited. On the other hand, lets the lid 14 stand out from the lower part 13 in order to then exposed opening of the lower part 13 of the interior accessible to make and load or unload products. In principle, the cover 14 can be in relation to the lower part 13 be a completely separate part that can be used to open the Allows container 1 to be removed completely. The cover is preferred 14, however, as in the exemplary embodiment on the lower part 13 and in particular pivotally mounted in the rear area, so that it according to opening and closing the container 1 Double arrow 15 can be pivoted up or down can. The swivel range that defines the horizontal swivel axis is indicated in the drawing at 16.

Each container 1 contains a simple carrying allow carrying handle 17. This is the top 5 of the container body 3 assigned, is therefore when wearing of the container 1 usually in the area of the top 5 thereof.

Although the handle 17 as a rigid part of the container body 3 could be carried out, in particular in the cover 14 recessed design would come into question is recommended the existing configuration in the embodiment as on Container body 3 is pivotable about a horizontal axis of rotation 18 Handle. Here is the possibility in the embodiment given, the carrying handle 17 optionally in the upper Container 1 of Figure 1 present swung up first Carrying position 22 and first or second, on the container body 3 folded positions 23, 24 to position, starting in the first folded position 23 from the towering first support position 22 to the front and in the second folded position 24 to the rear is folded down.

The carrying handle 17 is in the embodiment as essentially U-shaped contoured loop handle. His Swivel mounting takes place in the area of the free ends of it lateral handle legs 25. The connecting handle legs horizontal handle section forms a handling section 26 on which the carrying handle 17 for transporting the container 1 and in particular for pivoting the handle 17 with a Hand can be grasped. In the swung up first Carrying position 22 is the handling section 26 upwards oriented and at a distance above the top surface of the container body 3 placed. Folded up in the two Positions 23, 24, however, is the handling section 26 oriented sideways, being folded up in the first Position 23 of the front side surface 10 and in the second folded-up position 24 of the rear side surface 9 is assigned to the container body 3, in each case in plan view seen from above on the container body 3. The swivel option is indicated in Figure 1 by double arrow 27.

The containers 1 are characterized, among other things, by the fact that that the carrying handle 17 and the container body 3 in such a design are adapted to each other that the carrying handle 17 in the first folded position 23 a further, second carrying position 28 can take, which is shown in Figure 2. In this second carrying position 28 is the handling section 26 of the handle 17 from the front 10 of the container body 3 forth by hand so that the container not only in the horizontal orientation already mentioned, but also can also be carried in an upright orientation. If the carrying handle 17 is in the second carrying position 28 with container 1 aligned horizontally and lifted up, raises the container body 3 so that its Main expansion plane runs in a vertical plane and the Handling section 26 now again oriented upwards , although it is assigned to the front side surface 10 is. In the upright orientation, the container 1 a position that results when the container 1 from Figure 2 mentally rotated 90 ° counterclockwise.

So it is possible depending on the loading of the container 1 either in a horizontal orientation or to be carried in a vertical, upright orientation. In the latter The case can be compared to a briefcase handle.

The axis of rotation 18 of the carrying handle 17 is preferably in the horizontal orientation seen the container body 3, in the center of gravity of the container body 3 placed. This area corresponds at least approximately to the broad center in the present case Area of the container body 3. This has the consequence that the Position of the container body 3 in the first position located carrying handle 17 is very stable on its own. Nevertheless, if necessary, suitable securing means, for example Latching means may be provided, the carrying handle 17th in this position releasably fix relative to the container body 3.

So that the container 1 even with vertical orientation of the Can carry the container body 3 stable, the carrying handle is 17 in the second carrying position 28 expediently on easily detachable Art on the container 3 with respect to this non-pivotally locked. For this purpose, locking means could be provided, for example be and / or spring-loaded locking means that automatically lock and deactivated by brief manual intervention can be to the carrying handle 17 if necessary in the to pivot back the first carrying position 22. In the embodiment the detachable locking takes place in connection with a Design of the pivotable handle 17 as a telescopic handle.

It is expediently provided that that in the embodiment elongated strip-like handling section 26 telescopic on two base sections 32 of the handle 17 is mounted, via which the pivot bearing of the handle 17th takes place on the container body 3. In the special case of the exemplary embodiment are the two handle legs 25 in two in their longitudinal direction relative to each other according to double arrow 33 slidable sections divided, the outer section 34 is firmly connected to the handling section 26 and the inner portion closer to the container body 3 forms the base portion 32. The outer section 34 has via a longitudinally extending recess into which the base section 32 immersed longitudinally. However noted that under the term "telescopic" also any other way of a longitudinally displaceable Storage should be understood, for example a design in which the sections in question lie side by side are brought together.

Due to the telescopic ability according to double arrow 33, there is Possibility to change the distance between the handling section 26 the handle 17 and the container body 3 to change. At extended handling section 26 (this is shown in FIG. 2 and 3, further dash-dotted in Figure 4 and in the upper container 1) the said distance is greater than with the handling section pushed back or pushed in 26, which in Figure 4 in solid lines and in Figure 1 shown in connection with the lower container 1 is.

There is now the possibility of carrying handle 17 in the second Carrying position 28 over the telescopic handling section 26 to be locked on the container body 3 so that it cannot be pivoted.

In this context, the handling section 26 first locking means 35 firmly connected, which in the embodiment on the two outer sections 34 of the handle legs 25 are provided and each of one or more Protrusions are formed which face the container body 3. It should be mentioned that the dimensions of the handle 17th are preferably chosen so that it extends over the entire Length of the container body 17 extends, with the pivot bearing points 36 in the area of the lateral side surfaces 7, 8 of the container body 3 are located, the latter from the handle 17 is overlapped like a bow and the base sections 32 Flank the two side surfaces 7, 8 on the outside. Is the carrying handle 17 is pivoted into the first folded-up position 23, The two grip legs 25 therefore also run next to the side faces 7, 8 towards front side surface 10. The first locking means 35 are facing the side faces 7, 8.

On the two lateral side surfaces 7, 8 there are now second ones Locking means 37 provided in the embodiment are designed in a projecting manner and from the side surface in question 9, 10 stick out. The assignment to the first locking means 35 is such that it is inserted with the handling section 26 are ineffective and cannot cooperate, so that the free pivoting mobility of the handle 17th given is. However, the carrying handle 17 is folded up into the first one Position 23 pivoted and then the Pulled out handling section 26, the first arrive Locking means 35 in engagement with the second locking means 37, which they engage behind on the side facing the underside 6, so that the carrying handle 17 swings up again is hindered in the first carrying position 22. In this Context should also be mentioned that the carrying handle 17th in the first folded position 23 on the container body 3 is present and cannot be pivoted further down, so that the locking means 35, 37 only pivot back must prevent.

The release position in which the locking means 35, 37 ineffective are shown in Figure 1 in the lower container 1. The locking position in which the locking means 35, 37 are effective, can be seen from Figure 2. It is now expediently provided that the second support position 28th of the handle 17 is present when the handling section 26 located in the first folded position 23 Handle 17 is pulled out so that the two sides Locking means 35, 37 are effective. The handling section 26 is then at a sufficient distance to the container body 3 in one of its front side surfaces 10 upstream position for a comfortable grip with a To allow hand.

The mutual adjustment of handle 17 and Container body 3 also take place so that the handling section 26 in the second position 28 in immediate Is arranged near the container body 3. Such a position lies, for example, in the inserted handling section 26 in front or could be predefined thereby that the telescopic handle 17 is dispensed with becomes. In order to comfortably grasp the handling section in this case To enable 26, however, it becomes regular require the formation of depressions on the container body 3, which usually reduce the volume of the receiving space 4 becomes. The telescopic design is therefore preferable.

If necessary, it can also be provided that the handling section 26 in the inserted position and / or in the withdrawn position relative to the associated base sections 32 is immovably lockable. Appropriate Locking means could be particularly in the area of cooperation 38 between the outer portions 34 and the base portions 32 of the handle leg 25 may be provided. Here would be in particular a design is conceivable in which the relative to each other sliding parts in one or both positions engage spring-loaded and by brief manual intervention Unlocking to overcome the spring preload can be made.

In all embodiments, it is advantageous if the Pivot bearing of the handle 17 on the lower part 17 of the container body 3 is done. This is particularly advantageous Possibility given the handle 17 itself as a locking member execute the interlock between Lid 14 and lower part 13 when the container 1 is closed is realized. In the exemplary embodiment, that depending on the current pivot position of the Handle 17 a lock between the lower part 13 and Cover 14 takes place or is in an unlocked state, opening the container 1 by lifting the lid 14 enables.

The carrying handle 17 is in the first carrying position 22 or in the first folded position 23 or any between these two positions, the locking is effective and there is a closed position of the handle 17. The lid 14 can then not be lifted from the lower part 13. To enable the lid to be swung up, the To move the handle 17 into the second folded position 24, so that its handling section 26 in the area the rear side surface 9 arrives. This position too is like the first folded position 23 by stop surfaces 42 of the container body 3, which defines a further pivoting prevent.

The locking is expediently in the area of Pivots 36. In their neighborhood are in the area the lateral side surfaces 7, 8 of the cover 14 in particular arranged as projections first closure means 43, seen when the container body 3 is aligned horizontally, expediently immediately vertically above the Axis of rotation 18 are placed. On the two handle legs 25, expediently on the base sections which may be present 32, second closure means 44 are provided which when pivoting the handle 17 also a pivoting movement Execute about the axis of rotation 18. You are in the embodiment formed by circular walls, the Center of curvature lies in the axis of rotation 18 and the one to Rotation axis 18 oriented circular arc-shaped second closure surface Define 46. At the top of the first fastener 43 first closure surfaces 45 are provided, which are also appropriately curved, preferably with the same curvature as the second closure surfaces 46. They are also on the same circular line as that second closure surfaces 46.

By adjusting the arc length of the first and second closure means 43, 44 is now achieved that the first Closure means 43 from the second closure means 44 are gripped at the top as long as the carrying handle 17th occupies a closed position. The carrying handle 17 is located on the other hand, in its folded open position, they are second closure means 43 out of engagement with the first closure means 43 pivots so that lifting the cover 14 is possible.

It is thus ensured that the container 1 during its Transport regardless of the existing carrying position of the Handle 17 is always locked reliably. An accidental Opening is impossible. To open the Handle 17 in the second folded position 24 after be folded at the back.

The possibility of positioning the handle 17 in different Support positions are especially advantageous if the containers 1 offer the possibility of a vertical to realize stacked container arrangement, which are linked to form a coherent container unit 2 is. In this case, the containers 1 are seated as shown in FIG Horizontal alignment on top of each other, by cooperation first and second locking means vertically linked are so that when lifting the topmost container 1 at the same time the other one below Container is lifted with, as well as any other Containers, which are also part of the linked container stack are. The container unit 2 is handled in in this case using the in the first position 22 pivoted carrying handle 17 of the uppermost container 1, 1 in addition with the reference number 1 ' is. In all arranged under this top container 1 ' further containers 1, the carrying handle 17 is expedient brought into the first folded position 23, in particular with inserted handling section 26.

Linking container 1 within the container unit 2 is carried out in pairs such that an upper container 1, 1 'with the lower container placed immediately below this 1, 1 "is linked. This results in a concatenation, which can be solved and restored as desired to vary the number of linked containers 1 as needed.

The first and second locking means already mentioned 47, 48 are located exclusively in the area of two to one another opposite side surfaces of the container body 3, preferably the two lateral side surfaces 7, 8 are assigned. The locking means 47, 48, seen in the horizontal orientation of the container body 3, in Center of gravity of the respective container body 3 placed, so that a linear vertical power transmission between the linked containers takes place and therefore during the Transportes no or at least no relevant bending moments occur that damage the locking mechanisms could lead. The locking measures are so on the central area of each container body 3 focused, giving the user a clear handling allowed, since it only on two opposite one another Side surfaces 7, 8 has to be manipulated to to link two containers 1 or to separate them.

So that containers 1 sitting directly on top of each other are not horizontal can slip are expediently suitable Securing means 52, 53 are present, in particular in the form coordinated projections and recesses that expediently on the underside of the lower part 13 and located on the top of the lid 14 and the form-fitting can interlock.

Basically only two containers should always be in the same Stacking order, it would suffice on a container 1 only the first locking means 47 and on the other container 1 only the second locking means 48 to be provided. In the embodiment, however all containers 1 to be linked in an identical manner with both equipped first and second locking means 47, 48, so that any number of containers in variable Stacking order can be linked. For this purpose, the first and second locking means 47, 48 of a respective container on the two side faces 7, 8 lying on top of each other at different heights arranged, the first locking means 47 are placed above the second locking means 48. It is particularly provided that the first locking means 47 in the area of the top 5 and the second Locking means 48 in the area of the bottom 6 of each Side surface 7, 8 are located. All locking devices 47, 48 are expediently on the lower part 13 of the container unit 2 provided so that in the linked state between two lower parts 13 lying cover 14 of each lower container 1, 1 "no linking forces transmitted must and therefore not claimed its swivel hinges become.

The first locking means assigned to the two side surfaces 7, 8 47 of a respective container 1 are in the embodiment designed as a rotation locking means 47 ', whose axes of rotation 54, 55 are arranged coaxially to one another and at right angles to the respectively assigned side surface 7, 8 run. When you turn it, the Shifting the rotation locking means 47 'to a vertical aligned plane, which to the adjacent side surface 7, 8th in particular runs parallel. So it will be special prevents the actuation of the first locking means 47 with an increase in the outline dimensions of the concerned Container 1 is connected so that even under cramped Space is easy to operate. It would be possible in principle, instead of the first locking means 47 the second locking means 48 as rotary locking means to execute. The design described has but the advantage of improved handling from above and also creates the one realized in the exemplary embodiment advantageous possibility of the rotation axes 54, 55 of the rotation locking means 47 'with the axis of rotation 18 of the handle 17 to collapse. The required pivoting effort is significantly reduced and concentrated also on a very limited area of the container 1, which allows compact dimensions.

In this context, the embodiment is also provided that the pivot bearing of the handle 17 and the Rotary mounting of the rotary locking means 47 'in the area of two opposite side faces 7, 8 of the container body 3 via one and the same bearing part 56 of the container body 3 takes place.

In the specific case of the exemplary embodiment, there is a respective one Bearing part 56 has a hollow cylindrical or sleeve-like design, one could also speak of a pipe socket-like design, starting from the assigned side surface 7, 8 protrudes outwards. The carrying handle 17 is now one on each Handle leg 25 provided, the bearing part 56 coaxial enclosing bearing sleeve 57 on the outer circumference of the bearing part 56 pivoted. The associated rotary connection means 47 'engage in the relevant bearing part 56 and are in whose interior and / or on the handle 17 rotatably. Because of the axial nesting or overlap that can be achieved thereby the pivot bearing areas can be very compact dimensions achieve.

The second cooperating with the rotary locking means 47 ' Locking means 48 are expediently as rigid Elements formed, preferably in one piece with the container body 3 are executed and in the linked state two containers from the rotary locking means 47 'of each other containers can be attacked. Your construction can at least essentially that of the first closure means 43 correspond.

The second locking means 44 provided on the carrying handle 17 extend at a radial distance outside the bearing sleeve 57 and are fixed to the associated handle leg 25. The Connection to the bearing sleeve 53 takes place, for example, via a annular disk-shaped connecting portion 58, which in Figure 5 can be seen.

The rotary locking means 47 ', which in the embodiment are designed in the form of hook-like rotary bolts via a disk-shaped end wall 59 to which one Bearing axis 62 is integrally formed, which is for pivoting and / or axial fixation engages in the bearing part 56. The insertion depth is limited by the end wall 59, which on free end of the bearing part 56 comes to rest and at the same time the bearing sleeve 57, the connecting portion 58 and the second Closure means 44 of the handle 17 covers. By doing the rotation locking means 47 'axially immovable on the container body 3 are fixed, they take over at the same time corresponding fixation of the rotary locking means 47 'with respect the container body 3.

The rotary locking means 47 'are preferably latching fixed to the container body 3, the embodiment a locking engagement between the bearing axis 62 and the container body 3 provides. For this purpose, the bearing axis 62 can be radial have spring-elastic locking arms.

The rotary locking means 47 'can be used to obtain a secure Guide have additional rotary guide means 63. In the exemplary embodiment, these contain a circular arc shaped wall, the radially inward facing inner surface on the facing curved outer surface of the second Closure means 44 abuts, the radii of curvature match, so that the aforementioned components in the Can slide rotational movement against each other. The rotary locking means 47 'can thus via the handle 17 or its second closure means 44 rotatably mounted on the container body 3 his.

Radially further out, the rotary locking means 47 ' furthermore via a hook-like designed example Locking section 64. It has a radially inward facing first locking surface 65, the distance to the associated The axis of rotation 54, 55 is the same size as that of one sitting on the other Distance measured between the containers aforementioned axis of rotation 54, 55 and one of this axis of rotation 54, 55 groundbreaking and especially oriented upwards second locking surface 66 of the arranged above it Container body 3 provided second locking means 48.

1 shows the rotary locking means for the upper container 1 47 'in the deactivated position. You are like that rotationally positioned that the locking portion 64 is located laterally next to the associated pivot bearing 36 and in particular not over the top 5 of the container body 3 protrudes. Another container can be placed in this position 1 can be put on. To lock afterwards to activate, the rotary locking means 47 'so far twisted until their locking portions 64 the second locking means 48 overlap the upper container 1. This State lies between the two shown in Figure 1 Containers 1 before. So that it is easy to operate possible, it is recommended to use the two locking surfaces 65, 66 also to be contoured in the form of a circular arc, wherein the center of curvature lies on the axis of rotation 54, 55. At A need can be met by locking means or other securing means releasable fixation of the locking means.

The rotary locking means can advantageously be 47 'pivot independently of the handle 17 as long as this one of the two carrying positions or the first one folded down Takes position 23.

Claims (16)

Portable container, with a receiving space (4) for defining at least one object and in a suitcase-like manner Flat design of the container body (3), the A carrying handle (17) is assigned to the larger surface (5) is at least between a swung-up carrying position (22) in which its handling section (26) is facing up is oriented, and one folded up to the container body Position (23) in which its handling section (26) is oriented sideways, is pivotable, characterized, that the carrying handle (17) and the container body (3) are adapted to each other in such a way that the carrying handle (17) in the position (23) folded towards the container body (3) can assume a further carrying position (28) in which Handling section (26) from the side of the container body (3) forth to selectively carry the container (1) to enable vertical orientation. Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the carrying handle (17) is detachably non-pivotable in the folded position can be locked on the container body (3). Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the handling section (26) telescopic to at least one pivotally mounted on the container body (3) Base section (32) of the carrying handle (17) is mounted, such that the distance between the handling section (26) and the container body (3) is variable. A container according to claim 3 in conjunction with claim 2, characterized in that the locking of the handle (17) on the container body (3) via the telescopic handling section (26) takes place. Container according to claim 4, characterized in that with the handling section (26) first locking means (35) are firmly connected in the to the container body (3) folded position (23) of the handle (17) by moving of the handling section (26) optionally in one Release position in which they are disengaged from the container body (3) provided second locking means (37), and a locking position in which they are with the second locking means (37) are engaged, can be positioned. Container according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that that the handling section (26) is inserted in the Position and / or in the extended position not displaceable relative to the associated base section (32) can be locked. Container according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that that the handling section (26) in the folded Position (23) of the handle (17) when inserted Position on the edge of the container body (3) and extended position with a distance to the side outside of the container body (3) comes to rest. Container according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that that the container body (3) a box or bowl-shaped lower part (13) and one of the opening of the lower part has associated lid (14), the carrying handle (17) on the lower part (13) pivotally mounted is. Container according to claim 9, characterized in that the carrying handle (17) is designed as a locking member and with closed container (1) depending on its current Swivel position a lock between the lower part (13) and lid (14) causes or an opening of the container (1) allowed. Container according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that that the container body (3) in the area of two opposite side faces (7, 8) each first and second locking means (47, 48) which in Center of gravity of the container body (3) are placed, wherein stacking of at least two containers (1) is possible is by the interaction of the first locking means (47) of the one container (1) with the second locking means (48) of the other container (1) releasably into one unit (2) are linkable, and wherein the first or second Locking means (47, 48) as coaxial to one another Rotary locking means (47 ') having axes of rotation (54, 55) are designed. Container according to claim 10, characterized in that the first and second locking means (47, 48) on different Height level arranged one above the other are. Container arrangement according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that that the axis of rotation (18) of the handle (17) and the axes of rotation (54, 55) of the rotation locking means (47 ') one respective container (1) collapse. Container according to claim 12, characterized in that the pivot bearing of the handle (17) and the pivot bearing the rotation locking means (47 ') in the area of the two each other opposite side surfaces (7, 8) of the container body (3) via one and the same bearing part (56) of the container body (3) is done. Container according to claim 13, characterized in that the two bearing parts (56) are each sleeve-like or are designed like a hollow cylinder, the carrying handle (17) is mounted on the outer surface and the associated Rotary locking means (47 ') inside the bearing part concerned (56) engages. Container according to one of claims 10 to 14, characterized in that that the carrying handle (17) by the rotary locking means (47 ') on the container body (3) is fixed. Container according to one of claims 10 to 15, characterized in that that the rotary locking means (47 ') latching are fixed to the container body (3).

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