EP1231152B1 - Container for transporting flowers - Google Patents

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EP1231152B1
EP1231152B1 EP02002539A EP02002539A EP1231152B1 EP 1231152 B1 EP1231152 B1 EP 1231152B1 EP 02002539 A EP02002539 A EP 02002539A EP 02002539 A EP02002539 A EP 02002539A EP 1231152 B1 EP1231152 B1 EP 1231152B1
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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
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/44—Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
    • B65D5/50—Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
    • B65D5/5028—Elements formed separately from the container body
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    • B65D5/5059—Paper panels presenting one or more openings or recesses in wich at least a part of the contents are located
    • B65D5/5061—Paper panels presenting one or more openings or recesses in wich at least a part of the contents are located the openings or recesses being located in different panels of a single blank
    • 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
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/50—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage
    • B65D85/505—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for living organisms, articles or materials sensitive to changes of environment or atmospheric conditions, e.g. land animals, birds, fish, water plants, non-aquatic plants, flower bulbs, cut flowers or foliage for cut flowers

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  • the present invention relates to a container for the transport of flowers according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a container is known from US 5 115 915 A. It is used for the transport of flowers in particular as a container intended for dispatch by post or with similar service providers.
  • the simplest containers for such a transport are folding boxes, in which a bouquet of flowers can be placed and transported.
  • the disadvantage is that the fixation of the bouquet within the Folding box extremely difficult and slipping and damaging the Bouquet during transport is almost inevitable.
  • a bottle holder and an additional room for example for chocolates.
  • the flower holder is inside the folding box, for example, by punching fixed, which are provided in the side wall of the folding box and need to be manually pushed in around the flower holder to keep at the bottom of the box.
  • the manufacture of the container is complex and involves relatively high costs. Also disadvantageous is that the bouquet is inserted laterally into the flower holder and must also be removed from the side. This can be too defective kinking of the flowers cause and the consumer about it also felt extremely unwieldy.
  • the present invention has for its object a container for to create the transport of flowers that can be produced inexpensively and has improved manageability. This task is solved by a container with the features of claim 1.
  • the flowers to be transported can be easily carried through the top lid part designed as a container closure set in the container and can also be removed from above.
  • the flower stems are at Set in the push-through areas of the holding base and the intermediate base pushed. This can be done conveniently and quickly, so that the flowers can be set and fixed in the container with just one hand.
  • the Push-through areas can be designed such that the flower stems with a moisture bag surrounding the flower stems the push-through areas can be passed through.
  • a moisture bag is usually used to transport flowers around them to supply moisture over the period of transport.
  • the push-through areas of the intermediate floor and the Retaining floor can be designed differently.
  • the Push-through area of the mezzanine through a circular opening several centimeters in diameter and the push-through area of the holding base be formed by a star cut (crossed slits).
  • a star cut crossed slits.
  • the flowers can be well fixed within of the container and the circular opening in the intermediate floor allowed pulling the flowers out of the container without them Hook the intermediate floor and pull it upwards.
  • the circular Accordingly, the opening must be sufficiently dimensioned.
  • the sliding elements are sufficient up to the cover part and are at these ends with cover elements connected.
  • the lid elements are towards the inside of the box part, so towards each other, foldable and thus act as an additional Cover. They are dimensioned so that when folded, So if they extend approximately parallel to the holding floor, with their touch and support free end edges. This will make the container additionally fixed. The mutual holding of the lid elements prevented also that they fold further towards the inside of the container and can damage the set flowers.
  • the cover elements can have free, mutually facing end edges Gripping devices, for example designed as elongated holes.
  • the container closure is, as is usual with folding boxes, with two or four wings folded in pairs against each other.
  • cover elements or with relative short flowers can be removed with one hand.
  • the cover elements in the area of the gripping devices pressed together and both gripped with one hand.
  • An unwanted Tilting of the holding base inside the box part when pulling out can be caused by unevenly pulling the two cover elements prevented or corrected.
  • the box part it is also possible to use the box part to be fixed on the surface with one hand and then with the other Hand pull the flowers or the removal element out of the box part.
  • a particular advantage of the invention is that a commercially available, cardboard box suitable for transporting flowers as Box part can be used. This does not have to be attached to the flower holder be adjusted, rather the flower holder tailored to this. A fixation of the flower holder inside of the box part is not necessary, since this is on the one hand Support the bottom of the box part and executed on the other hand is that it is surrounded on all sides by the box part, i.e. the side walls and is held. Thus, additional slitting and manufacture of holding devices to be dispensed with, on the one hand the operation and secondly, there are no costs associated with the punching tool.
  • the container according to the invention advantageously consists of less expensive, double-layer corrugated cardboard that is easy to manufacture and process.
  • For further stabilization of the container can be between the holding base and a further additional floor can be arranged on the intermediate floor.
  • This is designed such that its dimensions are the area of the holding base or the cross section of the interior limited by the side walls of the box part corresponds, so that this through the side walls is held.
  • the container according to the invention also be additional fixing means or clamping mechanisms that additionally fix the flower holder inside the box part.
  • additional fixing means or clamping mechanisms that additionally fix the flower holder inside the box part.
  • These can, for example, by lugs or protruding into the interior Projections can be formed which the flower holder during Keep transportation on the sub-floor, but when removing the bouquet can be easily overcome or released.
  • the container can be different, each suitable for certain types of flowers Have dimensions. Also symbols and notices on the Outside be attached to make handling easier for the user. These can be, for example, in the form of arrows, hand symbols or be executed as words or text.
  • Figure 1 shows a box part 1, consisting of side walls 2, a lid part 4 and an underbody 6 not visible in FIG. 1
  • Box parts 1 are as commercially available containers for the transport of Flowers available.
  • Point to the aeration of the flowers during transportation the side walls 2 advantageously have air holes 8.
  • Handle openings are also designed as elongated holes 10, in the edge area facing the cover part at least two of each other opposite side walls 2 available.
  • the box part 1 Symbols and / or inscriptions 12 on the right of the carrier Specify the position of the cover part 4.
  • FIG. 2 shows the container according to the invention with the side wall hidden. Inside the box part 1 there are a base element 16 and a removal element 18 arranged. Also indicated is a to be transported Bouquet 14
  • the base element 16 is made of a extending parallel to the sub-floor 6 Intermediate floor 20 formed, which is in the present embodiment over two opposite, on the outer edge of the mezzanine 20 arranged, approximately parallel to the adjacent Supporting side wall 2 extending support elements 22 on the sub-floor 6.
  • the support elements 22 can also have other shapes and designs exhibit. For example, it is conceivable that they, starting from the sub-floor 6 obliquely to the side walls in the direction of the intermediate floor 20 run, with their free ends on the sub-base 6 mutually supported. In principle, the support elements 22 can also be closer to the bouquet 14 may be arranged, however, the largest possible free interior preferred for the flower stems 28.
  • the intermediate floor 20 of the base element 16 has a push-through area in the center 26 on. This is designed, for example, as a circular opening 27, which is dimensioned such that flower stems 28 with or without one these surrounding moisture bags 30 easily through the public tion 27 can be passed.
  • the moisture bag 30 supplies the Bouquet 14 during transportation with the necessary moisture.
  • the base element 16 or the support elements 22 can be dimensioned in this way be that the bouquet 14 on the underbody 6 or is supported on the support base 24.
  • the removal element 18 consists of a parallel to the surface of the Intermediate floor 20 extending and lying on the intermediate floor 20 Holding base 32.
  • the holding base 32 in turn has one in the center Push-through area 26 on the opening 27 of the intermediate floor 20 is in cover.
  • the push-through area 26 of the removal element 18 is advantageously designed as a star cut 34.
  • Such one Star cut 34 is formed from several, intersecting, individual cuts.
  • the flower stems 28 or the moisture bag 30 can by this star cut can be easily pushed through and are then held in this.
  • the bouquet 14 by the Holding base 32 or the star cut 34 laterally fixed within the container and is additionally supported on the support base 24.
  • the through-cut area designed as a star cut 34 26 also take over the holding work completely.
  • Sliding elements 36 which start from the edge region of the holding base 32 extend in the direction of the cover part 4.
  • Gripping devices for example made of cord or plastic his. Pass-through openings are also conceivable.
  • close to the sliding elements 36 cover elements 38 on in the direction of the interior of the box part 1, that is, towards each other can be folded down and thus act as an additional lid.
  • the cover elements are 38 dimensioned such that when folded, that is, if they extend approximately parallel to the holding base 32, support one another.
  • the cover elements 38 each have an approximately central arrangement Incision 40 in the respective other cover part 38 free edge (see FIG. 3).
  • Incision 40 in the respective other cover part 38 free edge
  • the box part 1 has a container closure 42, which in the present case Case is formed by the cover part 4.
  • This usually consists of at least two opposite, foldable wings 44.
  • Alternatively is also an education with four, each in pairs against each other foldable wings 44 possible.
  • FIG. 4 shows the container according to the invention with the container closure open 42 and unfolded cover elements 38 in a view from above. Likewise recognizable when looking into the interior of the container is the Star cut 34 performed through area 26 of the removal element 18th
  • Figure 5 illustrates in a perspective view how the bouquet 14 together with the removal element 18 from the box part 1 the cover part 4 can be removed (in the direction of the arrow).
  • the cover elements 38 can each with one hand, or as shown in Figure 5, on each other closed and gripped with one hand.
  • the star cut 34 held bouquet 14 is from the base element 16 through the public voltage 27 pulled out.
  • the removal element 18 together with the bouquet 14 rotated a few degrees about a longitudinal axis X-X and on the free edges of the container closure 42 or the side walls 2 are put on.
  • the cover elements 38 can then folded outside and the bouquet 14 pulled out of the star cut 34 become.
  • the container according to the invention can advantageously consist of two layers Corrugated cardboard be made, using a commercially available Container for the transport of flowers as a box part 1 only a flower holding device 46, ie the base element 16 and the removal element 18 must also be manufactured. These are preferably made up of Die-cut corrugated cardboard. It is particularly advantageous if possible right-angled shapes can be used, as they reduce waste lead in the production of the individual parts. A stabilization of the container partial gluing of the individual parts can prove to be advantageous.
  • FIG. 6 shows an exemplary embodiment of the base element 16. This is preferably made in one piece, as a rectangular shape from the corrugated cardboard punched out. Indented crease lines 48 are as dashed lines shown. Such a base element that can be folded out flat when not in use 16 also has the punched-out opening 27 and it optionally connects to one of the support elements 22 of the support base 24.
  • the support base 24 can also be provided by two, each on one of the support elements 22 arranged elements to be executed, which are used in the Support condition with their free end edges.
  • FIG. 7 shows the removal element interacting with the base element 16 18.
  • the holding base 32 with the star cut 34 has the same Dimensions like the intermediate floor 20 of the base element 16.
  • the Sliding elements 36 have approximately twice the length of the support elements 22, since with a bouquet 14 the length of the free flower stems 28 approximately is a third of the total length of the bouquet 14. These dimensions however, are only to be understood as rough guidelines and are dependent on Customizable requirement in the sense of the invention.
  • the cover elements 38 close with pre-punched holes 10 executed gripping devices.
  • the dimensions of the mezzanine 20 and the holding base 32 correspond approximately to the area of the sub-floor 6 of the box part 1 in order to fix the flower holding device horizontally on all sides To ensure 46 within the box part 1. Out the same reason corresponds to the width of the sliding elements 36 and the supporting elements 22 possible the width of the side walls 2 inside the Box part 1.
  • the invention is not based on the illustrated and described exemplary embodiments limited.
  • Containers made from all suitable materials become.
  • double-layer corrugated cardboard other paper or cardboard materials conceivable.
  • between the Holding base 32 and the base element 16 also an additional, also one Push-through area 26 additional floor.

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The carton for transporting flowers has a false bottom (20) with a hole (26), through which the stalks of the flowers pass. This is attached to side walls (18) which can slide up the walls (2) of the carton when pulled, allowing the flowers to be removed easily, but hold them securely during transport.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Behälter für den Transport von Blumen nach dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a container for the transport of flowers according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ein solcher Behälter ist aus US 5 115 915 A bekannt. Er ist für den Transport von Blumen ist insbesondere als Behälter für einen Versand per Post oder mit ähnlichen Dienstleistern vorgesehen.Such a container is known from US 5 115 915 A. It is used for the transport of flowers in particular as a container intended for dispatch by post or with similar service providers.

Als einfachste Behälter für einen solchen Transport sind Faltschachteln bekannt, in die ein Blumenstrauß hineingelegt und transportiert werden kann. Nachteilig ist jedoch, dass die Fixierung des Blumenstraußes innerhalb der Faltschachtel äußerst schwierig und ein Verrutschen und Beschädigen des Blumenstrausses während des Transports fast unvermeidbar ist.The simplest containers for such a transport are folding boxes, in which a bouquet of flowers can be placed and transported. The disadvantage, however, is that the fixation of the bouquet within the Folding box extremely difficult and slipping and damaging the Bouquet during transport is almost inevitable.

Als konstruktive Weiterentwicklung ist ein in der Gebrauchsmusterschrift DE 299 10 568 U1 beschriebener Behälter bekannt. Dieser weist eine als Faltschachtel ausgeführte äußere Hülle auf, in deren Innern eine Blumen haltevorrichtung angeordnet ist. Eine Seitenwand des Behälters ist als Behälterverschluss ausgebildet. Die Blumenhaltevorrichtung ist aus zwei Halteböden gebildet, wovon der obere Halteboden eine relativ kleine Öffnung zum Hindurchführen und Fixieren von Blumenstängel und der untere Halteboden eine relativ grosse, nicht fixierende Öffnung zum weiteren Hindurchführen der Blumenstängel aufweist. Die beiden Halteböden sind durch sich parallel zu den Seitenwänden erstreckende Verbindungswände miteinander verbunden, die sich am Faltschachtelboden abstützen. Die Halteböden sind und um mehrere Zentimeter voneinander beabstandet und der untere Halteboden weißt außerdem einen mehrere Zentimeter großen Abstand zum Faltschachtelboden auf. Zusätzlich ist eine Flaschenhaltevorrichtung und ein Zusatzraum, beispielsweise für Pralinen, vorgesehen. Die Blumenhaltevorrichtung ist innerhalb der Faltschachtel beispielsweise durch Ausstanzungen fixiert, die in der Seitenwand der Faltschachtel vorgesehen sind und manuell nach innen gedrückt werden müssen um die Blumenhaltevorrichtung am Boden der Faltschachtel zu halten. Die Herstellung des Behälters ist aufwendig und mit relativ hohen Kosten verbunden. Ebenfalls nachteilig ist, dass der Blumenstrauß seitlich in die Blumenhaltevorrichtung eingeführt und auch seitlich wieder entnommen werden muss. Dies kann zu schadhaftem Abknicken der Blumen führen und wird vom Verbraucher darüber hinaus als äußerst unhandlich empfunden.As a constructive further development is in the utility model Container described in DE 299 10 568 U1. This has an as Folding box made outer shell, inside a flower holding device is arranged. One side wall of the container is a container closure educated. The flower holder is made of two shelves formed, of which the upper holding base has a relatively small opening for passing and fixing flower stems and the lower holding base a relatively large, non-fixing opening for further passage which has flower stems. The two shelves are through connecting walls extending parallel to the side walls connected, which are supported on the bottom of the box. The holding floors and are spaced several centimeters apart and the lower one Retaining floor also knows a distance of several centimeters from the Folding box bottom on. In addition, a bottle holder and an additional room, for example for chocolates, is provided. The flower holder is inside the folding box, for example, by punching fixed, which are provided in the side wall of the folding box and need to be manually pushed in around the flower holder to keep at the bottom of the box. The manufacture of the container is complex and involves relatively high costs. Also disadvantageous is that the bouquet is inserted laterally into the flower holder and must also be removed from the side. This can be too defective kinking of the flowers cause and the consumer about it also felt extremely unwieldy.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Behälter für den Transport von Blumen zu schaffen, der kostengünstig herstellbar ist und eine verbesserte Handhabbarkeit aufweist. Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch einen Behälter mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1. The present invention has for its object a container for to create the transport of flowers that can be produced inexpensively and has improved manageability. This task is solved by a container with the features of claim 1.

Somit können die zu transportierenden Blumen bequem von oben durch das als Behälterverschluss ausgeführte Deckelteil in den Behälter eingestellt und auch von oben wieder entnommen werden. Die Blumenstängel werden beim Einstellen in die Durchsteckbereiche des Haltebodens und des Zwischenbodens geschoben. Dies kann bequem und rasch erfolgen, sodass die Blumen mit nur einem Handgriff in den Behälter einstell- und fixierbar sind. Die Durchsteckbereiche können derart ausgeführt sein, dass die Blumenstängel mitsamt einem die Blumenstängel umgebenden Feuchtigkeitsbeutel durch die Durchsteckbereiche hindurchführbar sind. Ein solcher Feuchtigkeitsbeutel wird in der Regel beim Transport von Blumen eingesetzt, um diese über den Zeitraum des Transportes mit Feuchtigkeit zu versorgen. Vorteilhafterweise können die Durchsteckbereiche des Zwischenbodens und des Haltebodens unterschiedlich ausgeführt sein. Beispielsweise kann der Durchsteckbereich des Zwischenbodens durch eine kreisrunde Öffnung mit mehreren Zentimetern Durchmessern und der Durchsteckbereich des Haltebodens durch einen Sternschnitt (gekreuzte Schlitze) gebildet sein. Die Ausführung als Sternschnitt ermöglicht eine gute Fixierung der Blumen innerhalb des Behälters und die kreisrunde Öffnung im Zwischenbodens erlaubt das Herausziehen der Blumen aus dem Behälter ohne dass sich diese am Zwischenboden verhaken und diesen nach oben mitziehen. Die kreisrunde Öffnung muss dementsprechend ausreichend dimensioniert sein.Thus, the flowers to be transported can be easily carried through the top lid part designed as a container closure set in the container and can also be removed from above. The flower stems are at Set in the push-through areas of the holding base and the intermediate base pushed. This can be done conveniently and quickly, so that the flowers can be set and fixed in the container with just one hand. The Push-through areas can be designed such that the flower stems with a moisture bag surrounding the flower stems the push-through areas can be passed through. Such a moisture bag is usually used to transport flowers around them to supply moisture over the period of transport. advantageously, can the push-through areas of the intermediate floor and the Retaining floor can be designed differently. For example, the Push-through area of the mezzanine through a circular opening several centimeters in diameter and the push-through area of the holding base be formed by a star cut (crossed slits). Execution As a star cut, the flowers can be well fixed within of the container and the circular opening in the intermediate floor allowed pulling the flowers out of the container without them Hook the intermediate floor and pull it upwards. The circular Accordingly, the opening must be sufficiently dimensioned.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform reichen die Gleitelemente bis an das Deckelteil heran und sind an diesen Enden mit Deckelelementen verbunden. Die Deckelelemente sind in Richtung des Inneren des Schachtelteils, also aufeinander zu, umklappbar und wirken somit als zusätzlicher Deckel. Sie sind derart dimensioniert, dass sie im eingeklappten Zustand, also dann, wenn sie sich etwa parallel zum Halteboden erstrecken, mit ihren freien Endkanten gegenseitig berühren und stützen. Hierdurch wird der Behälter zusätzlich fixiert. Das gegenseitige Halten der Deckelelemente verhindert außerdem, dass diese in Richtung des Behälterinneren weiter einklappen und die eingestellten Blumen beschädigen können. Im Bereich ihrer freien, aufeinanderzuweisenden Endkanten können die Deckelelemente Greifvorrichtungen, beispielsweise ausgeführt als Langlöcher, aufweisen.In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the sliding elements are sufficient up to the cover part and are at these ends with cover elements connected. The lid elements are towards the inside of the box part, so towards each other, foldable and thus act as an additional Cover. They are dimensioned so that when folded, So if they extend approximately parallel to the holding floor, with their touch and support free end edges. This will make the container additionally fixed. The mutual holding of the lid elements prevented also that they fold further towards the inside of the container and can damage the set flowers. In the area of their The cover elements can have free, mutually facing end edges Gripping devices, for example designed as elongated holes.

Nachdem die Blumen in den Behälter eingestellt wurden, kann das Deckelteil verschlossen und bei Bedarf mit einem Klebemittel zusätzlich fixiert werden. Der Behälterverschluss ist, wie bei Faltschachteln üblich, mit zwei oder vier paarweise gegeneinander klappbaren Flügeln ausgebildet.After the flowers have been placed in the container, the lid part sealed and, if necessary, additionally fixed with an adhesive. The container closure is, as is usual with folding boxes, with two or four wings folded in pairs against each other.

Zum Herausnehmen der Blumen wird zunächst das Deckelteil bzw. der Behälterverschluss geöffnet. Anschließend kann in die als Langlöcher eingegriffen und die Deckelelemente nach oben aufgeklappt werden. Das Entnahmeelement, also die Deckelelemente, die mit den Deckelelementen verbundenen Gleitelemente und der die Gleitelemente verbindenden Halteboden, kann dann mitsamt den eingestellten Blumen aus dem Behälter herausgezogen werden. Zum Herausnehmen der Blumen ist es also nicht notwendig, die Blumen selbst zu greifen. Dies ist vor allem deshalb vorteilhaft, da je nach Ausführung eines Blumenstraußes das Greifen der Blumenstängel aufgrund einer beispielsweise sehr weiten, den Behälter nahezu ausfüllenden Blumenkrone kaum oder nur sehr schwierig möglich ist. Außerdem wird ein Beschädigen der Blumenstängel durch Abknicken vermieden. Das Entnehmen des Blumenstraußes ist somit schnell, bequem und einfach durchzuführen.To remove the flowers, first the cover part or the container closure open. Then you can intervene as elongated holes and the cover elements are opened upwards. The removal element, thus the cover elements connected to the cover elements Sliding elements and the holding base connecting the sliding elements, can then be pulled out of the container together with the set flowers become. So to remove the flowers, it is not necessary to grab the flowers themselves. This is particularly advantageous because depending on the design of a bouquet, the grasping of the flower stems due to, for example, a very wide one that almost fills the container Flower crown is hardly possible or only with great difficulty. Moreover damage to the flower stems by kinking is avoided. The Removing the bouquet is quick, convenient and easy perform.

Bei entsprechend langer Ausführung der Deckelelemente oder bei relativ kurzen eingestellten Blumen kann das Herausnehmen auch einhändig erfolgen. Zu diesem Zweck werden die Deckelelemente im Bereich der Greifvorrichtungen aneinandergedrückt und beide mit einer Hand gegriffen. Ein ungewolltes Verkanten des Haltebodens innerhalb des Schachtelteils beim Herausziehen kann durch ungleichmäßiges Ziehen der beiden Deckelelemente verhindert oder behoben werden. Außerdem ist es möglich, das Schachtelteil mit einer Hand auf dem Untergrund zu fixieren, um dann mit der anderen Hand die Blumen bzw. das Entnahmeelement aus dem Schachtelteil herauszuziehen.With a correspondingly long version of the cover elements or with relative short flowers can be removed with one hand. For this purpose, the cover elements in the area of the gripping devices pressed together and both gripped with one hand. An unwanted Tilting of the holding base inside the box part when pulling out can be caused by unevenly pulling the two cover elements prevented or corrected. It is also possible to use the box part to be fixed on the surface with one hand and then with the other Hand pull the flowers or the removal element out of the box part.

Ein besonderer Vorteil der Erfindung besteht darin, dass ein handelsüblicher, für den Transport von Blumen geeigneter Faltschachtelkarton als Schachtelteil verwendet werden kann. Dieser muss nicht an die Blumenhaltevorrichtung angepasst werden, vielmehr wird die Blumenhaltevorrichtung auf diesen zugeschnitten. Ein Fixieren der Blumenhaltevorrichtung innerhalb des Schachtelteils ist nicht notwendig, da sich dieses zum einen am Unterboden des Schachtelteils abstützt und andererseits derart ausgeführt ist, dass es allseitig vom Schachtelteil, also den Seitenwänden, umgeben und gehalten wird. Somit kann auf zusätzliches Schlitzen und fertigen von Haltevorrichtungen verzichtet werden, woraus zum einen der Arbeitsgang und zum anderen die durch das Stanzwerkzeug bedingten Kosten entfallen.A particular advantage of the invention is that a commercially available, cardboard box suitable for transporting flowers as Box part can be used. This does not have to be attached to the flower holder be adjusted, rather the flower holder tailored to this. A fixation of the flower holder inside of the box part is not necessary, since this is on the one hand Support the bottom of the box part and executed on the other hand is that it is surrounded on all sides by the box part, i.e. the side walls and is held. Thus, additional slitting and manufacture of holding devices to be dispensed with, on the one hand the operation and secondly, there are no costs associated with the punching tool.

Der erfindungsgemäße Behälter besteht vorteilhafterweise aus kostengünstiger, doppellagiger Wellpappe, die einfach herstell- und weiterverarbeitbar ist.The container according to the invention advantageously consists of less expensive, double-layer corrugated cardboard that is easy to manufacture and process.

Zur weiteren Stabilisierung des Behälters kann zwischen dem Halteboden und dem Zwischenboden ein weiterer Zusatzboden angeordnet sein. Dieser ist derart ausgeführt, dass seine Abmessungen der Fläche des Haltebodens bzw. des durch die Seitenwände begrenzten Querschnitts des Innenraums des Schachtelteils entspricht, sodass dieser durch die Seitenwände seitlich gehalten ist.For further stabilization of the container can be between the holding base and a further additional floor can be arranged on the intermediate floor. This is designed such that its dimensions are the area of the holding base or the cross section of the interior limited by the side walls of the box part corresponds, so that this through the side walls is held.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausbildung des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters können auch zusätzliche Fixiermittel bzw. Klemmmechanismen ausgeführt sein, die die Blumenhaltevorrichtung innerhalb des Schachtelteils zusätzlich fixieren. Diese können beispielsweise durch in den Innenraum ragende Nasen oder Vorsprünge gebildet sein, die die Blumenhaltevorrichtung während des Transports auf dem Unterboden halten, jedoch beim Entnehmen des Blumenstraußes problemlos überwunden bzw. freigezogen werden können.In an advantageous embodiment of the container according to the invention also be additional fixing means or clamping mechanisms that additionally fix the flower holder inside the box part. These can, for example, by lugs or protruding into the interior Projections can be formed which the flower holder during Keep transportation on the sub-floor, but when removing the bouquet can be easily overcome or released.

Der Behälter kann verschiedene, jeweils für bestimmte Blumenarten geeignete Abmessungen aufweisen. Auch können Symbole und Hinweise auf dem Äußeren angebracht sein, um dem Benutzer die Handhabung zu erleichtern. Diese können beispielsweise in Form von Pfeilen, Handsymbolen oder auch als Worte bzw. Text ausgeführt sein.The container can be different, each suitable for certain types of flowers Have dimensions. Also symbols and notices on the Outside be attached to make handling easier for the user. These can be, for example, in the form of arrows, hand symbols or be executed as words or text.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungsmerkmale der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen sowie der nachfolgenden Beschreibung enthalten.Further advantageous design features of the invention are in the subclaims as well as the description below.

Anhand der Figuren soll die Erfindung näher erläutert werden. Es zeigen:

Figur 1:
eine perspektivische Ansicht des Behälters in geschlossener Form von schräg oben,
Figur 2:
eine perspektivische Ansicht des Behälters gemäss Fig. 1, jedoch mit ausgeblendeter Seitenwand,
Figur 3:
eine perspektivische Ansicht der Deckelelemente,
Figur 4:
eine Draufsicht von oben auf den geöffneten Behälter gemäss Figur 1,
Figur 5:
eine Prinzipdarstellung des Entnahmevorgangs,
Figur 6:
eine Draufsicht auf ein Basiselement im ungefalteten Zustand,
Figur 7:
eine Draufsicht auf ein Entnahmeelement im ungefalteten Zustand.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the figures. Show it:
Figure 1:
a perspective view of the container in the closed form obliquely from above,
Figure 2:
2 shows a perspective view of the container according to FIG. 1, but with the side wall hidden,
Figure 3:
a perspective view of the cover elements,
Figure 4:
2 shows a top view of the opened container according to FIG. 1,
Figure 5:
a schematic diagram of the removal process,
Figure 6:
a plan view of a base element in the unfolded state,
Figure 7:
a plan view of a removal element in the unfolded state.

Figur 1 zeigt ein Schachtelteil 1, bestehend aus Seitenwänden 2, einem Dekkelteil 4 und einem in Figur 1 nicht sichtbaren Unterboden 6. Derartige Schachtelteile 1 sind als handelsübliche Behälter für den Transport von Blumen erhältlich. Zur Belüftung der Blumen während des Transportes weisen die Seitenwände 2 vorteilhafterweise Luftlöcher 8 auf. Zur Erleichterung der Handhabung sind außerdem Grifföffnungen, ausgeführt als Langlöcher 10, in dem dem Deckelteil zugewandten Randbereich mindestens zweier einander gegenüberliegender Seitenwände 2 vorhanden. Um einen möglichst aufrechten Transport der Blumen zu gewährleisten, weist das Schachtelteil 1 Symbole und/oder Beschriftungen 12 auf, die dem Transporteur die richtige Position des Deckelteils 4 angeben.Figure 1 shows a box part 1, consisting of side walls 2, a lid part 4 and an underbody 6 not visible in FIG. 1 Box parts 1 are as commercially available containers for the transport of Flowers available. Point to the aeration of the flowers during transportation the side walls 2 advantageously have air holes 8. To make things easier Handle openings are also designed as elongated holes 10, in the edge area facing the cover part at least two of each other opposite side walls 2 available. To one if possible To ensure upright transport of the flowers, the box part 1 Symbols and / or inscriptions 12 on the right of the carrier Specify the position of the cover part 4.

Figur 2 zeigt den erfindungsgemäßen Behälter mit ausgeblendeter Seitenwand. Innerhalb des Schachtelteils 1 sind ein Basiselement 16 und ein Entnahmeelement 18 angeordnet. Ebenfalls angedeutet ist ein zu transportierender Blumenstrauß 14.Figure 2 shows the container according to the invention with the side wall hidden. Inside the box part 1 there are a base element 16 and a removal element 18 arranged. Also indicated is a to be transported Bouquet 14

Das Basiselement 16 ist aus einem sich parallel zum Unterboden 6 erstrekkenden Zwischenboden 20 gebildet, der sich im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel über zwei einander gegenüberliegende, am äußeren Rand des Zwischenbodens 20 angeordnete, sich etwa parallel zur jeweils anliegenden Seitenwand 2 erstreckende Stützelemente 22 auf dem Unterboden 6 abstützt. Die Stützelemente 22 können auch andere Formen und Ausführungen aufweisen. Beispielsweise ist denkbar, dass sie, ausgehend vom Unterboden 6 schräg zu den Seitenwänden in Richtung des Zwischenbodens 20 verlaufen, wobei sich ihre freien Enden am Unterboden 6 gegenseitig abstützen. Grundsätzlich können die Stützelemente 22 auch näher am Blumenstrauß 14 angeordnet sein, jedoch ist ein möglichst großer freier Innenraum für die Blumenstängel 28 zu bevorzugen.The base element 16 is made of a extending parallel to the sub-floor 6 Intermediate floor 20 formed, which is in the present embodiment over two opposite, on the outer edge of the mezzanine 20 arranged, approximately parallel to the adjacent Supporting side wall 2 extending support elements 22 on the sub-floor 6. The support elements 22 can also have other shapes and designs exhibit. For example, it is conceivable that they, starting from the sub-floor 6 obliquely to the side walls in the direction of the intermediate floor 20 run, with their free ends on the sub-base 6 mutually supported. In principle, the support elements 22 can also be closer to the bouquet 14 may be arranged, however, the largest possible free interior preferred for the flower stems 28.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Weiterbildung ist eines der Stützelemente 22, wie in Fig. 2 dargestellt, mit seiner dem Zwischenboden 20 abgewandten Seite mit einem Stützboden 24 verbunden, der sich ausgehend von dem mit ihm verbundenen Stützelement 22 auf dem Unterboden 6 aufliegend bis zum anderen Stützelement 22 erstreckt und dieses kontaktiert. Hierdurch wird eine zusätzliche Stabilität des Basiselementes 16 gewährleistet. Ebenfalls denkbar ist auch, dass nur ein Stützelement 22 oder mehr als zwei Stützelemente 22, insbesondere vier Stützelemente 22 verwendet werden.In a particularly advantageous development, one of the support elements 22, as shown in Fig. 2, with its facing away from the intermediate floor 20 Side connected to a support base 24, which is based on the connected to him support element 22 on the subfloor 6 to extends other support element 22 and contacts it. This will ensures additional stability of the base element 16. Likewise It is also conceivable that only one support element 22 or more than two support elements 22, in particular four support elements 22 can be used.

Der Zwischenboden 20 des Basiselements 16 weist mittig einen Durchsteckbereich 26 auf. Dieser ist beispielsweise als kreisrunde Öffnung 27 ausgeführt, die derart dimensioniert ist, dass Blumenstängel 28 mit oder ohne einem diese umgebenden Feuchtigkeitsbeutel 30 problemlos durch die Öff nung 27 hindurchführbar sind. Der Feuchtigkeitsbeutel 30 versorgt den Blumenstrauß 14 während des Transportes mit der notwendigen Feuchtigkeit. Das Basiselement 16 bzw. die Stützelemente 22 können derart dimensioniert sein, dass sich der Blumenstrauß 14 auf dem Unterboden 6 bzw. auf dem Stützboden 24 abstützt.The intermediate floor 20 of the base element 16 has a push-through area in the center 26 on. This is designed, for example, as a circular opening 27, which is dimensioned such that flower stems 28 with or without one these surrounding moisture bags 30 easily through the public tion 27 can be passed. The moisture bag 30 supplies the Bouquet 14 during transportation with the necessary moisture. The base element 16 or the support elements 22 can be dimensioned in this way be that the bouquet 14 on the underbody 6 or is supported on the support base 24.

Das Entnahmeelement 18 besteht aus einem sich parallel zur Fläche des Zwischenbodens 20 erstreckenden und auf dem Zwischenboden 20 aufliegenden Halteboden 32. Der Halteboden 32 weist wiederum mittig einen Durchsteckbereich 26 auf, der sich mit der Öffnung 27 des Zwischenbodens 20 in Deckung befindet. Der Durchsteckbereich 26 des Entnahmeelements 18 ist vorteilhafterweise als Sternschnitt 34 ausgeführt. Ein derartiger Sternschnitt 34 ist aus mehreren, sich kreuzenden, einzelnen Schnitten gebildet. Die Blumenstängel 28 bzw. der Feuchtigkeitsbeutel 30 können durch diesen Sternschnitt problemlos hindurchgedrückt werden und sind anschließend in diesem gehalten. Somit ist der Blumenstrauß 14 durch den Halteboden 32 bzw. den Sternschnitt 34 innerhalb des Behälters seitlich fixiert und stützt sich zusätzlich auf dem Stützboden 24 ab. Sollte sich der Blumenstrauß 14 aufgrund seiner Länge nicht am Unterboden 6 bzw. am Stützboden 24 abstützen, kann der als Sternschnitt 34 ausgeführte Durchsteckbereich 26 die Haltearbeit auch vollständig übernehmen. An den Halteboden 32 schliessen sich vorzugsweise zwei einander gegenüberliegende Gleitelemente 36, die sich ausgehend vom Randbereich des Haltebodens 32 in Richtung des Deckelteils 4 erstrecken. An den Gleitelementen 36 können in dem dem Deckelteil 4 zugewandten Randbereich hier nicht dargestellte Greifvorrichtungen beispielsweise aus Kordel oder Kunststoff angeordnet sein. Ebenso denkbar sind Durchgrifföffnungen. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel schließen sich jedoch an die Gleitelemente 36 Deckelelemente 38 an, die in Richtung des Inneren des Schachtelteils 1, also aufeinander zu umklappbar sind und somit als zusätzlicher Deckel wirken.The removal element 18 consists of a parallel to the surface of the Intermediate floor 20 extending and lying on the intermediate floor 20 Holding base 32. The holding base 32 in turn has one in the center Push-through area 26 on the opening 27 of the intermediate floor 20 is in cover. The push-through area 26 of the removal element 18 is advantageously designed as a star cut 34. Such one Star cut 34 is formed from several, intersecting, individual cuts. The flower stems 28 or the moisture bag 30 can by this star cut can be easily pushed through and are then held in this. Thus, the bouquet 14 by the Holding base 32 or the star cut 34 laterally fixed within the container and is additionally supported on the support base 24. Should the Bouquet 14 due to its length not on the underbody 6 or on Support base 24 can support, the through-cut area designed as a star cut 34 26 also take over the holding work completely. To the floor 32 preferably close two opposite one another Sliding elements 36, which start from the edge region of the holding base 32 extend in the direction of the cover part 4. On the sliding elements 36 can not shown here in the edge area facing the cover part 4 Gripping devices, for example made of cord or plastic his. Pass-through openings are also conceivable. In the present embodiment close to the sliding elements 36 cover elements 38 on in the direction of the interior of the box part 1, that is, towards each other can be folded down and thus act as an additional lid.

In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausführungsform sind die Deckelelemente 38 derart dimensioniert, dass sie im eingeklappten Zustand, also dann, wenn sie sich in etwa parallel zum Halteboden 32 erstrecken, gegenseitig abstützen. Hierfür weisen die Deckelelemente 38 jeweils einen etwa mittig angeordneten Einschnitt 40 in der dem jeweils anderen Deckelteil 38 zugewandten freien Kante auf (vgl. Fig. 3). Im zusammengeklappten Zustand werden die Deckelelemente 38 im Bereich der Einschnitte 40 ineinandergeschoben und kreuzen sich. Die Deckelelement 38 erstrecken sich dann derart durch den jeweils gegenüberliegenden Einschnitt, dass beide Deckelelemente 38 teilweise auf der dem Halteboden 32 zugewandten Seite und teilweise auf der dem Halteboden 32 abgewandten Seite des jeweils anderen Deckelelementes 38 angeordnet sind (vergleiche Figur 3).In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the cover elements are 38 dimensioned such that when folded, that is, if they extend approximately parallel to the holding base 32, support one another. For this purpose, the cover elements 38 each have an approximately central arrangement Incision 40 in the respective other cover part 38 free edge (see FIG. 3). When folded cover elements 38 are pushed into one another in the area of incisions 40 and cross each other. The cover element 38 then extend in this way through the opposite incision that both cover elements 38 partly on the side facing the holding base 32 and partly on the side of the other facing away from the holding base 32 Cover element 38 are arranged (see Figure 3).

Das Schachtelteil 1 weist einen Behälterverschluss 42 auf, der im vorliegenden Fall durch das Deckelteil 4 gebildet ist. Dieser besteht üblicherweise aus mindestens zwei einander gegenüberliegenden, klappbaren Flügeln 44. Alternativ ist auch eine Ausbildung mit vier, jeweils paarweise gegeneinander klappbaren Flügeln 44 möglich.The box part 1 has a container closure 42, which in the present case Case is formed by the cover part 4. This usually consists of at least two opposite, foldable wings 44. Alternatively is also an education with four, each in pairs against each other foldable wings 44 possible.

Figur 4 zeigt den erfindungsgemässen Behälter mit geöffneten Behälterverschluss 42 und ausgeklappten Deckelelementen 38 in einer Ansicht von oben. Ebenfalls erkennbar ist bei diesem Blick in das Behälterinnere der als Sternschnitt 34 ausgeführte Durchsteckbereich 26 des Entnahmeelementes 18.FIG. 4 shows the container according to the invention with the container closure open 42 and unfolded cover elements 38 in a view from above. Likewise recognizable when looking into the interior of the container is the Star cut 34 performed through area 26 of the removal element 18th

Figur 5 verdeutlicht in einer perspektivischen Darstellung, wie der Blumenstrauß 14 mitsamt dem Entnahmeelement 18 aus dem Schachtelteil 1 durch das Deckelteil 4 (in Pfeilrichtung) entnehmbar ist. Die Deckelelemente 38 können dabei jeweils mit einer Hand, oder wie in Figur 5 dargestellt, aufeinander zugeklappt und einhändig gegriffen werden. Der im Sternschnitt 34 gehaltene Blumenstrauß 14 wird aus dem Basiselement 16 durch die Öff nung 27 herausgezogen. Anschließend kann das Entnahmeelement 18 mitsamt dem Blumenstrauß 14 um einige Grad um eine Längsachse X-X gedreht und auf die freien Kanten des Behälterverschlusses 42 bzw. der Seitenwände 2 aufgesetzt werden. Die Deckelelemente 38 können dann nach außen umgeklappt und der Blumenstrauß 14 aus dem Sternschnitt 34 herausgezogen werden.Figure 5 illustrates in a perspective view how the bouquet 14 together with the removal element 18 from the box part 1 the cover part 4 can be removed (in the direction of the arrow). The cover elements 38 can each with one hand, or as shown in Figure 5, on each other closed and gripped with one hand. The star cut 34 held bouquet 14 is from the base element 16 through the public voltage 27 pulled out. Then the removal element 18 together with the bouquet 14 rotated a few degrees about a longitudinal axis X-X and on the free edges of the container closure 42 or the side walls 2 are put on. The cover elements 38 can then folded outside and the bouquet 14 pulled out of the star cut 34 become.

Der erfindungsgemäße Behälter kann vorteilhafterweise aus doppellagiger Wellpappe hergestellt sein, wobei bei Verwendung eines handelsüblichen Behälters zum Transport von Blumen als Schachtelteil 1 lediglich eine Blumenhaltevorrichtung 46, also das Basiselement 16 und das Entnahmeelement 18 zusätzlich gefertigt werden müssen. Diese werden vorzugsweise aus Wellpappe ausgestanzt. Dabei ist es besonders vorteilhaft, wenn möglichst rechtwinklige Formen verwendet werden, da diese zu geringerem Verschnitt bei der Produktion der Einzelteile führen. Eine Stabilisierung des Behälters durch teilweises Verkleben der Einzelteile kann sich als vorteilhaft erweisen.The container according to the invention can advantageously consist of two layers Corrugated cardboard be made, using a commercially available Container for the transport of flowers as a box part 1 only a flower holding device 46, ie the base element 16 and the removal element 18 must also be manufactured. These are preferably made up of Die-cut corrugated cardboard. It is particularly advantageous if possible right-angled shapes can be used, as they reduce waste lead in the production of the individual parts. A stabilization of the container partial gluing of the individual parts can prove to be advantageous.

Fig. 6 zeigt eine beispielhafte Ausführungsformen des Basiselementes 16. Dieses wird vorzugsweise einstückig, als rechteckige Form aus der Wellpappe ausgestanzt. Eingedrückte Knicklinien 48 sind als gestrichelte Linien dargestellt. Ein solches, im ungenutzten Zustand flächig ausklappbares Basiselement 16 weist ausserdem die ausgestanzte Öffnung 27 auf und es schließt sich optional an eines der Stützelemente 22 der Stützboden 24 an. Der Stützboden 24 kann auch durch zwei, jeweils an einem der Stützelemente 22 angeordnete Elemente ausgeführt sein, die sich im eingesetzten Zustand mit ihren freien Endkanten gegenseitig abstützen.6 shows an exemplary embodiment of the base element 16. This is preferably made in one piece, as a rectangular shape from the corrugated cardboard punched out. Indented crease lines 48 are as dashed lines shown. Such a base element that can be folded out flat when not in use 16 also has the punched-out opening 27 and it optionally connects to one of the support elements 22 of the support base 24. The support base 24 can also be provided by two, each on one of the support elements 22 arranged elements to be executed, which are used in the Support condition with their free end edges.

Figur 7 zeigt das mit dem Basiselement 16 zusammenwirkende Entnahmeelement 18. Der Halteboden 32 mit dem Sternschnitt 34 weist die gleichen Abmessungen wie der Zwischenboden 20 des Basiselementes 16 auf. Die Gleitelemente 36 weisen etwa die doppelte Länge der Stützelemente 22 auf, da bei einem Blumenstrauß 14 die Länge der freien Blumenstängel 28 etwa ein Drittel der Gesamtlänge des Blumenstraußes 14 beträgt. Diese Maßangaben sind jedoch nur als grobe Richtwerte zu verstehen und sind je nach Anforderung im Sinne der Erfindung anpassbar. An die Gleitelemente 36 schließen sich die Deckelelemente 38 mit vorgestanzten, als Langlöcher 10 ausgeführten Greifvorrichtungen an. Die Abmessungen des Zwischenbodens 20 und des Haltebodens 32 entsprechen in etwa der Fläche des Unterbodens 6 des Schachtelteils 1, um eine allseitige horizontale Fixierung der Blumenhaltevorrichtung 46 innerhalb des Schachtelteils 1 zu gewährleisten. Aus dem gleichen Grund entspricht die Breite der Gleitelemente 36 und der Stützelemente 22 möglichst der Breite der Seitenwände 2 im Inneren des Schachtelteils 1.FIG. 7 shows the removal element interacting with the base element 16 18. The holding base 32 with the star cut 34 has the same Dimensions like the intermediate floor 20 of the base element 16. The Sliding elements 36 have approximately twice the length of the support elements 22, since with a bouquet 14 the length of the free flower stems 28 approximately is a third of the total length of the bouquet 14. These dimensions however, are only to be understood as rough guidelines and are dependent on Customizable requirement in the sense of the invention. To the sliding elements 36 the cover elements 38 close with pre-punched holes 10 executed gripping devices. The dimensions of the mezzanine 20 and the holding base 32 correspond approximately to the area of the sub-floor 6 of the box part 1 in order to fix the flower holding device horizontally on all sides To ensure 46 within the box part 1. Out the same reason corresponds to the width of the sliding elements 36 and the supporting elements 22 possible the width of the side walls 2 inside the Box part 1.

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die dargestellten und beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt. So kann beispielsweise der erfindungsgemässe Behälter aus sämtlichen geeigneten Materialien hergestellt werden. Neben doppellagiger Wellpappe sind insbesondere auch andere Papier- oder Pappematerialien denkbar. Gegebenenfalls kann zwischen dem Halteboden 32 und dem Basiselement 16 auch ein zusätzlicher, ebenfalls einen Durchsteckbereich 26 aufweisender Zusatzboden eingefügt sein. Auch sind Einlegeböden auf dem Halteboden 32 und auf dem Stützboden 24 bzw. dem Unterboden 6 zur Verkleinerung der Raumvolumina möglich.The invention is not based on the illustrated and described exemplary embodiments limited. For example, the one according to the invention Containers made from all suitable materials become. In addition to double-layer corrugated cardboard, other paper or cardboard materials conceivable. If necessary, between the Holding base 32 and the base element 16 also an additional, also one Push-through area 26 additional floor. Also are shelves on the holding base 32 and on the supporting base 24 or the underbody 6 possible to reduce the volume of the room.

Claims (9)

  1. A container for transporting flowers having a box portion (1) consisting of a bottom (6), side walls (2), a cover portion (4) configured to be the container closure member (42) and of a flower holding device (46) that is adapted to be disposed within the interior space of the box portion (1) and comprises a base member (16) having an intermediate bottom panel (20) which is provided with an insertion region (26) and which extends approximately parallel to the area of the bottom (6), said intermediate bottom panel being connected to at least one support member (22) by which the intermediate bottom panel (20) rests against the bottom (6), said flower holding device (46) being configured such that it is retained within the closed container by contacting the box portion (1) in such a manner that movements of the flower holding device (46) relative to the box portion (1) are minimized, more specifically during transport, characterized in that
    a) the flower holding device (46) comprises, in addition to the base member (16), at least one further member, said further member being a removable member (18) that comprises a retainer bottom (32) lying on top of the intermediate bottom panel (20) and extending approximately parallel to the area of the intermediate bottom panel (20), said retainer bottom (32) being connected at its edge region to two confronting sliding elements (36) that extend in the direction of the cover portion (4) and said sliding elements (36) being configured and disposed so as to permit the sliding elements (36) to be gripped and the removable member (18) to be removed together with the bunch of flowers (14) and
    b) the retainer bottom (32) also comprises an insertion region (26), the insertion regions of both intermediate bottom panel and retainer bottom being configured so that the flowers may be partially threaded therethrough and are retained in at least the insertion region (26) of the retainer bottom (32).
  2. The container in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that, at their ends confronting the retainer bottom (32), the sliding elements (36) are connected to cover elements (38), said cover elements (38) being configured and foldable toward each other in such a manner that, in an end position, extending parallel to the area of the retainer bottom (32), the free end edges of the cover elements (38) are pressed against each other so as to prevent the cover elements (38) from self-folding further toward the interior of the container.
  3. The container in accordance with claim 2, characterized in that the cover elements (38) comprise grip devices, more specifically long holes (10), provided in the region of the free end edges.
  4. The container in accordance with one of the claims 1 through 3, characterized in that the cover elements (38) are configured so as to overlap in their folded-in end position and that the free end edges of the cover elements (38) that are facing each other each comprise an indentation (40) such that the two indentations (40) engage each other in the end position of the cover elements (38).
  5. The container in accordance with one of the claims 1 through 4, characterized in that the box portion (1), the base member (16) and the removable member (18) are each made from one piece.
  6. The container in accordance with one of the claims 1 through 5, characterized in that all the component parts of the container are made from folding members, more specifically from double-sided corrugated cardboard, and are flat stackable when not in use.
  7. The container in accordance with one of the claims 1 through 6, characterized in that the insertion region (26) of the retainer bottom (32) is configured to be an aperture formed from a star cut pattern (34) and that the insertion region (26) of the intermediate bottom panel (20) is configured to be an opening (27).
  8. The container in accordance with one of the claims 1 through 7, characterized in that the box portion (1) is formed from a cardboard box for transporting flowers that is usual in commerce.
  9. The container in accordance with one of the claims 1 through 8, characterized in that there is disposed, between the retainer bottom (32) and the intermediate bottom panel (20), an additional bottom panel the insertion region (26) of which, once installed, coincides with the insertion regions (26) of the retainer bottom (32) and of the intermediate bottom panel (20).
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