EP1284222A2 - Stackable container with locking means - Google Patents

Abstract

The stackable crate has side walls (1) which project beyond the body. Lugs on the base of each side wall fit into recesses in the top of the side wall of the crate below. The crates can be locked together by swiveling catches (4) at the top of the side walls.

Description

The invention relates to a container for accommodating objects, for example Tools, small parts or the like. There is often the Necessity to such containers, eg. B. for transport purposes, to stack and in Stacked state to connect.

There is already known a packaging container for stacking, which is also for housing of tool is suitable. Contains this packaging container four side walls, a bottom, a cover and one of the shape of the tools adapted interior. The side walls and the floor are made a dimensionally stable material, and the outer surfaces of the side walls are with Locking means for engaging fasteners for connecting each provided with an overlying second packaging container. The side walls, the front walls and the floor consist of one one-piece component.

The invention is based on the object to provide a container, which is stack with a simple structure, has a high strength and optionally even in a stacked state still usable, so an access on its content.

To solve this problem, the invention proposes a container with the in the claim 1 mentioned features. Further developments of the invention are the subject of dependent claims.

The container proposed by the invention thus contains two side walls, wherein the stacking between superimposed containers between the side walls is effective. So it takes a load above the vertical side walls, which are very stable in this direction are. The body of the container, which is arranged between the side walls is, does not need to record any load caused by the stacking. It This makes it possible to form the container for stacking very stable, without having to have in all parts a stability that only for the Stacking would be required, but not for the other purposes of the container.

According to the invention may be provided in a development that the stacking device complementary training at the top or bottom of the Has side walls. There are no additional facilities required which would have to be made as separate components.

In particular, it can be provided that on the underside of the side walls foot-like projections and recesses formed on the top of the side walls are. It is not just a stacking option created here an alignment in the correct state causes, but also for each other container created a secure support on the ground. The foot-like projections may also be useful if the container in the Individual case is not stacked, or for the lowest container.

According to the invention may be provided in a further development that the stacking device and / or the side walls are designed such that the corpora stacked containers have a distance from each other. Between The individual containers are thus, with the possible exception of the side walls, a vertical distance exists. It will be taken care of that too with tolerances in the production no load of the side walls connecting Parts of the container takes place.

In a further development of the invention can also be provided that the connecting device between the side walls is effective. The connection device also absorbs certain forces. The displacement of this connection device on the side walls supports the possibility of the body only in Regard to its actual function, namely the placement of objects, train.

In a further development of the invention can be provided that the Connecting device for two superimposed side walls having single connection element.

In a further development of the invention can be provided that the connecting element can be locked with formations of at least one side wall. It This training may be projections that during manufacture the sidewall can be easily made with. This adds extra Manufacturing steps not required during production. It is conceivable that Form connecting means so that they exist as a separate element is that is attached after stacking two containers.

However, it is also possible and is proposed by the invention that the connecting element is mounted on a side wall of the container, in particular pivotable. This is one way to attach the connector to attach the associated side wall captive.

So that the connector, when a container is not stacked, does not bother, can be provided according to the invention in a development that the Connecting element on an associated side wall in a rest position can be attached.

In a further development of the invention can be provided that the container handles having, in particular attached to the side walls. Preferably These can be handles that are swiveling. That's the way it is, for example possible to provide the handles with a rest position in which they protrude slightly over the side walls or do not protrude at all, and off which they can be pivoted to the position in which the container can carry.

In development of the invention can be provided that the handles in their Rest position at least partially in recesses in the outside of the side walls lie. In this way, they are only slightly over and disturbing therefore only a little. The depressions may be designed such that a user with your hand next to the handle can engage in it to the handle out in particular, swing out.

According to the invention, for ease of manufacture and adaptation be provided to the desired properties that the body as a separate Component is formed, which then subsequently with the side walls is connected. In this way it is possible, for example, the side walls and make the body from a completely different material.

It is also possible to use the body of the same material as the side walls and then connect it.

One way of manufacturing is to make the body of aluminum, namely from a relatively thin aluminum sheet. This can then pressed or screwed to the side walls in the edge region become.

To reinforce the body made of sheet metal, this additional Have side parts, ie sheet metal parts, which are parallel to the existing plastic Sidewalls run. These can be made of thin sheet metal be whose edges are bent vertically. These bent edges can then be connected to the rest of the corpus to which they are parallel become. This creates a circumferential double-walled edge, the for pressing the body with the plastic side walls can be exploited. The border can contain cutouts that are called Rag pressed outwards. They form barbs when pressed in in corresponding grooves of the side walls in existing there openings intervention. To achieve a preload, can be on the bottom of the Groove an elastic material be present. For example, in the groove Gummifaden be inserted, which is dimensioned so that he has a corresponding Bias generated. He then presses the barbs in the intended Holes.

The reinforced by additional side panels made of sheet metal body has the effect that it can be made very stable and warp-free. This is also true for relatively thin sheets, especially if the side walls connected to the plastic outer side walls become. The connection can of course also other than above described happen, for example, in that the edges of the body be bent inwards and thereby form a flange. Through this Flange through a screw with the existing plastic Sidewalls are made. This division of the different Functions of a container, namely in the torsion-resistant body and the plastic side walls, has great advantages. All functions, that deal with stacking, transporting, touching and so on can be installed in the plastic side panels. There handles can be attached, rollers for transporting, aligning and Facilities for stacking the containers, etc.

However, it is also possible and is proposed by the invention, the Body at least partially integral with one or both side walls train. This also has manufacturing advantages.

One way in which the container can be constructed is that the Body has a bottom, a front wall, a rear wall and a lid, which can be opened. For example, the floor, the back wall and the front wall made from a single piece of aluminum sheet be, with the lid then close the remaining top can. The lid may be both a sliding lid as well as a hinged lid.

Another way in which the container can be constructed is to that the body has a bottom, a rear wall and a top, while the front can be opened, for example in the manner of a Flap. In this case, it is possible to open the container even then, ie in to use its actual function if it is not in a stack at the is arranged at the highest point.

It is also possible that the body has drawers, for example can be moved in guides. Even then, the container can used when placed in a pile not at the top is.

Figur 1

die Ansicht zweier übereinander gestapelter Behälter von der Seite her;

Figur 2

abgebrochen die Ansicht der Anordnung der Figur 1 von rechts in Figur 1;

Figur 3

in vergrößertem Maßstab eine Seitenwand in Stirnansicht;

Figur 4

einen abgebrochenen Schnitt etwa längs Linie IV-IV in Figur 3;

Figur 5

ebenfalls einen Schnitt durch die Seitenwand der Figur 3;

Figur 6

eine Ansicht eines Handgriffs von unten;

Figur 7

perspektivisch die Ansicht eines Verbindungselements zur Verbindung zweier Behälter;

Figur 8

einen Schnitt durch das Verbindungselement der Figur 7;

Figur 9

ebenfalls einen Schnitt durch das Verbindungselement der Figur 7 in einer anderen Ebene;

Figur 10

in vergrößertem Maßstab eine Detailansicht der Anordnung eines Griffs in Arbeitsstellung;

Figur 11

einen abgebrochenen Schnitt durch die Verbindungsstelle zweier übereinander angeordneter Seitenwände;

Figur 12

schematisch eine Stapeleinrichtung zwischen zwei Behältern;

Figur 13

schematisch einen aus Blech bestehenden Korpus mit eigenen Seitenverstärkungen;

Figur 14

schematisch einen Schnitt durch den umlaufenden Rand des Korpus;

Figur 15

eine Ansicht des umlaufenden Randes;

Figur 16

in vergrößertem Maßstab eine Ansicht einer Ecke der aus Kunststoff bestehenden Seitenwand von der Innenseite des Aufbewahrungskastens her.

Figur 17

die Stirnansicht eines Teils eines Verbindungselements zwischen zwei übereinander angeordneten Behältern;

Figur 18

eine Ansicht des Verbindungselements der Figur 17 von oben;

Figur 19

eine Seitenansicht des Verbindungselements;

Figur 20

eine Seitenansicht eines mit dem Verbindungselement zusammenwirkenden Hakens;

Figur 21

perspektivisch die Ansicht des Verbindungselements mit eingesetztem Haken;

Figur 22

die Ansicht des Verbindungselementes in verriegeltem Zustand;

Figur 23

eine der Figur 13 entsprechende Darstellung eines Stirnbereichs eines Korpus eines Behälters;

Figur 24

eine Detailansicht einer Eckenverbindung des Behälters der Ausführungsform nach Figur 23;

Figur 25

eine der Figur 16 entsprechende vereinfachte Darstellung eines Eckbereichs einer Seitenwand.

Figur 26

eine Detailansicht einer gegenüber Figur 1 geänderten Ausführungsform;

Figur 27

ebenfalls eine Detailansicht einer Stirnwand eines Behälters bei der Ausführungsform nach Figur 26;

Figur 28

einen abgebrochenen Längsschnitt durch eine Seitenwand bei der geänderten Ausführungsform;

Figur 29

die Seitenansicht einer Befestigungseinrichtung für eine Tischplatte;

Figur 30

eine Aufsicht auf die Befestigungsanordnung der Figur 29;

Figur 31

einen schematischen Schnitt durch einen Klappdeckel.

Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment, the patent claims and the abstract, the wording of which is incorporated by reference into the content of the description, and with reference to the drawing. Hereby show:

FIG. 1

the view of two stacked containers from the side;

FIG. 2

aborted the view of the arrangement of Figure 1 from the right in Figure 1;

FIG. 3

on an enlarged scale, a side wall in front view;

FIG. 4

a broken section approximately along line IV-IV in Figure 3;

FIG. 5

also a section through the side wall of Figure 3;

FIG. 6

a view of a handle from below;

FIG. 7

in perspective, the view of a connecting element for connecting two containers;

FIG. 8

a section through the connecting element of Figure 7;

FIG. 9

also a section through the connecting element of Figure 7 in another plane;

FIG. 10

on an enlarged scale, a detailed view of the arrangement of a handle in working position;

FIG. 11

a broken section through the junction of two superposed side walls;

FIG. 12

schematically a stacking device between two containers;

FIG. 13

schematically a corpus made of sheet metal with its own side reinforcements;

FIG. 14

schematically a section through the peripheral edge of the body;

FIG. 15

a view of the circumferential edge;

FIG. 16

on an enlarged scale, a view of a corner of the plastic side wall from the inside of the storage box ago.

FIG. 17

the front view of a part of a connecting element between two superposed containers;

FIG. 18

a view of the connecting element of Figure 17 from above;

FIG. 19

a side view of the connecting element;

FIG. 20

a side view of a cooperating with the connecting element hook;

FIG. 21

in perspective, the view of the connecting element with inserted hook;

FIG. 22

the view of the connecting element in the locked state;

FIG. 23

a representation corresponding to Figure 13 of an end portion of a body of a container;

FIG. 24

a detail view of a corner joint of the container of the embodiment of Figure 23;

FIG. 25

a simplified representation corresponding to Figure 16 of a corner region of a side wall.

FIG. 26

a detailed view of a modified from Figure 1 embodiment;

FIG. 27

also a detailed view of an end wall of a container in the embodiment of Figure 26;

FIG. 28

a broken longitudinal section through a side wall in the modified embodiment;

FIG. 29

the side view of a fastening device for a table top;

FIG. 30

a plan view of the mounting arrangement of Figure 29;

FIG. 31

a schematic section through a hinged lid.

Figures 1 and 2 show, simplified, two superimposed containers according to the invention. In Figure 1, in an end view, the two side walls 1 to see both containers. Both side walls are essentially just trained, see Figure 2, and have a rectangular circumference rounded corners on. At the bottom 10 of the side walls 1 are foot-like Projections 2 formed in corresponding recesses on the top 5 of the side wall 1 can intervene. This will be explained later in detail explained.

The side walls have a handle 3, which is arranged in a recess is. The recess is shaped to allow a user at the bottom of the handle 3 still has enough space to attack on the handle 3 and this off to pivot the illustrated position upwards. This too will be explained below yet to be explained.

On the respective side wall is for connecting the two side walls. 1 arranged together a connecting element 4, which the two side walls, as long as they are stacked on top of each other. In the upper Side wall, the connecting element 4 has been transferred to a rest position, in which it is not above the top edge 5 of the upper side wall 1. The connecting element 4 is therefore always held captive on the side wall and, if necessary, can be placed in a position where it is the Can ensure connection.

As can be seen in particular from Figure 2, is on the side walls in each case a body 6 present, which has approximately cuboid shape. The bottom 7 of the body 6 points from the top 8 of the respectively arranged underneath Body 6 a clear distance. The body 6 can, for example, with Help a lid 9 be completed from above. Also other types of Training of containers are possible, for example, with drawers, the can be pushed forward or backward out.

Now to the figure 3, which is similar to Figure 1 representation of a side wall of a container. The handle is removed in this presentation. The already in Figure 1 mentioned recess 11 includes a horizontally extending Part intended to receive the actual handle 3. In the end of the Handle area is the recess pulled upwards and forms two divisions there 12, which serve for the storage of the handle 3. At this point are in the Recess 11 four projections 13 integrally formed, whose perpendicular to the surface of the Sidewall 1 measured height is slightly less than that in the same direction measured depth of the recess 11th

In the middle, the recess 11 is pulled through to the upper edge 5 of the side wall 1, so that the recess 11 has no edge at this point. Also on At this point, four projections 14 are formed, which are similar to the projections 13 are, but have different functions.

The projections 14 in the middle of the upper edge 5 correspond to projections 15th in the middle of the lower edge 10 of the side wall 1. Also points at this point the recess 11 no edge, but goes directly into the lower edge 10th the side wall 1 over.

From Figure 3 it can be seen that the edges of the side wall 1 slightly behind are swinging inside. This is neglected in the illustration of FIG Service.

Figure 4 now shows a cross section through the side wall 1 approximately along line IV-IV in Figure 1. This line is slightly offset, so the cut in the left Half of Figure 3 is placed through the projections 13, while right in the Figure 1 leads above the projections 13 therethrough.

The projections 15, which can also be seen in the section of FIG. 4, on the underside the side wall and the projections 14 at the top of the side wall 1 serve to the connecting element 4 either only on the side wall 1 or on the side wall 1 and the overlying side wall 1 set. The Projections 13 serve to the handle 3 in its swung-out position support. It can also be seen from the section of FIG. 4 that with Except the edge portions of the side wall 1 everywhere the same wall thickness has, so that the wells on the front by appropriate Recesses on the back, in Figure 4 above, are compensated. Also From the section of Figure 4 it can be seen that on the back of the Sidewalls in the edge region a narrow depression 16 rotates to the can serve to accommodate bottom and side walls of a thin aluminum sheet, which is then pressed with the side walls.

In the right part 12 of the recess, where the section of Figure 4 above the projections 13 is placed, is in the edges formed by the recess each formed a bearing opening 17, wherein the two bearing openings 17 are aligned. The two bearing openings 17 serve to receive a shaft, which forms the axis of rotation for the handle 3. In the opposite place 12 of the recess is of course also such a bearing opening formed, the However, not in the sectional plane of Figure 4 and therefore can not be seen.

Approximately in the middle of Figure 4 is in the part of the recess 11, the up to the Upper edge 5 of the side wall 1 is sufficient, on the right edge of a bearing opening 18th to see. This serves, as will be mentioned later, for attachment of the connecting element 4. However, the bearing opening 18 does not provide a circular depression there but one extending over part of the length of the recess Groove.

Figure 5 shows an angled section along line V-V in Figure 3. In both End areas are hooks 19 to see the already mentioned down the bottom of aluminum sheet serve.

FIG. 6 now shows the handle 3 already mentioned in FIG. 1 from its underside that is, in Figure 3 from the back of the drawing plane. Of the Handle 3 includes an elongate web 20 having a cylindrical cross-section having. It can be optically divided by grooves 21. In the end area of the web 20, a leg 22 is formed in each case, wherein both legs 22 in lie on a plane. The legs form the connection between the side wall and the web 20. At the bottom shown in Figure 6 contain the Leg 22, with a certain distance from its free end 23, four elongated Recesses 24 which have an approximately rectangular cross-section. The width of the recesses 24 corresponds approximately to the width of the projections thirteenth The same applies to the arrangement of the depressions 24.

Not visible in Figure 6, that in the free end region 23 of the two Leg 22 each have a through hole for insertion of a rotation axis forming wave are present. These on both sides from the side edges 25 of the leg 22 protruding shaft engages in the bearing openings 17, which have been described in FIG.

Now to Figure 7. Figure 7 shows a perspective view of a connecting element 4, which was also mentioned in Figure 1 already. The connecting element 4 has the shape of a flat trough in cuboid shape. The inside, which is right rear in Figure 7, is divided into four compartments by three partitions divided. The three partitions 26 are shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, which Represent cross sections through the arrangement of Figure 7. The section of the figure 8 is characterized by the height of the circular openings to be seen in FIG 27 laid. This opening 27 is also an opening 28 in the partitions 26 continues. The aligned openings 27, 28 form the bearing for a shaft, in their end portions in the bearing openings 18, see Figure 4, engage. As a result, the connecting element 4 by a certain amount pivotally fixed to the side wall 1.

The side walls 29 of the connecting element 4, which are also the bearing openings 27 include locking lugs 30, which serve to the connecting element 4 both in the rest position, top in Figure 1, as well as in the connection position, in the middle in Figure 1, with side walls of the recess to lock. These locking lugs 30 are also apparent from the section of Figure 9.

Figure 10 shows on an enlarged scale a section through the storage of the handle 3 in the pivoted position. The handle 3 is with the already mentioned Shaft 31 stored in the bearing openings 17. When he swung up is, the top of both legs 22 abuts a surface 32, which limits the recess 11 at this point. The surface 32 is perpendicular to the front of the side walls 1. At the same time lies the bottom the leg 22 in its end regions 23 at the top of the four projections 13, which are shown in front view in Figure 3. The bearing of the shaft 31 is thus greatly relieved that the webs both top and bottom Parts of the side wall abut. If now the handle 3 is pivoted downwards, so get the projections 13 in the wells 24 in the bottom of the Leg to lie so that the pivoting down of the handle 3 does not interfere becomes. The figure 10 can also be seen that the cross section of the web 20 of the handle 3 is elliptical or oval. The distance of the Stegs 20 from the front of the side wall 1 is still chosen so large that a user can take hold of his hand.

Figure 11 shows the mutual association of the connecting element 4 and the interconnected parts of the two superimposed Side walls 1. In the wall delimiting the recess is the mentioned Bearing opening 18 is formed, which takes the form of an elongated groove has, whose longitudinal direction parallel to the front. In this groove grips the inserted through the openings 27 and 28 through shaft. Thereby can the connecting element 4 is pivoted and moved. In FIG 11, the connecting element is shown schematically in the connecting position. In this position, the partitions 26 engage between the projections 14th at the top of the lower side wall and the protrusions on the bottom the upper side wall. This leads to a frictional connection in one Direction perpendicular to the surface of the side walls. To be fixed in this position serve the locking lugs 30 which engage in corresponding recesses can. In the rest position shown above in Figure 1, the locking lug engages 30 in a recess 34 above the bearing opening 18th

Figure 12 shows the mutual association between a foot-like projection 2 at the bottom 10 of the upper side wall and a recess 35th at the top 5 of the lower side wall. While the bottom 10 and the Top 5 due to their curved training here from the horizontal is different, the bottom of the projection 2 and the inside of the recess 35 arranged horizontally. The projections 2 can also serve place a container alone on a flat surface.

FIG. 13 shows in a greatly simplified manner a structure constructed of aluminum sheet, for example Corpus, which interacts with the side walls described so far, to form a container. The body consists of three sheet metal parts, namely a front wall 41, the bottom 42 and the rear wall 43 forming Sheet metal part, which is bent to a cuboid. In the ends are then side parts 44 used whose edges are bent at right angles, so that the Edges of the side parts 44 extend parallel to the surfaces of the remaining walls. These edges are then pressed together. Of course, with others Materials also other connection methods possible.

In the edges then before or after punching have been introduced, which are approximately U-shaped, see Figure 15. This results there cloths 45, which can be bent out of the plane of the sheet. This is best seen in FIG. 14.

Figure 14 shows a partial section through the edge of the body. The bent over Edge 46 of the side part 44 is connected to the free edge of, for example, the floor connected. The lobes of the soil are pushed out to the left, and the Lobe 45 of the edge of the side part 44 inside. The orientation is like this, that barbs arise here.

FIG. 16 shows, on an enlarged scale, a corner of a side wall which is under With reference to the previous figures has been described. On the inside runs along a groove 77, which is constructed in principle rectilinear, but in certain Intervals indentations 48 contains. The side walls of the groove 47 have at certain locations rectangular openings 49, which to the inside go through and out there. The arrangement of the openings 49 corresponds the arrangements of the punched tabs 45.

For assembly, an elastic material is applied to the bottom of the groove 47 placed, for example, a rubber thread about like an O-ring. Then the body is inserted with its edge region in the groove 47 until the Engage tabs in the openings 49. For this, the rubber band has something be compressed. It then creates the bias that causes that the tabs 45 get caught in the openings 49.

The side parts 44 shown in FIG. 13 serve to stabilize the body, less, however, the inclusion of loads, resulting from the sidewalls is done.

It is possible to use a composite container with a forklift transported, since the feet 2 on the side walls driving under with a Allow forklift.

FIGS. 17-22 show a two-part connecting element instead of of the connecting element 4 of Figure 7 can serve to two superimposed arranged to connect containers and brace each other. The connecting element includes a first lever 51, which in the figures 17 - 19 is shown. The lever 51 has a frame 52, between which a Well, which is formed by a plate 53 is present. The plate 53 has a slot 54 which is surrounded by a reinforcement 55. On both margins of the lever member 51 are resilient tongues 56 arranged in similar to the locking lugs 30 of the embodiment of Figure 7 thereto serve, the lever member in the recess in the side walls of the container to hold tight.

The two side parts 52 include circular openings 57 for mounting a shaft forming an axis.
In the recess, which is bounded by the plate 53, a hook member 58 is used, which is shown in Figure 20. The hook member 58 also has bearing openings 59, with which it is mounted below the axis formed by the openings 57. As a result, a toggle is formed. When a container is not coupled to a container above it, the hook member 58 lies in the recess 60 bounded by the plate 53 and the two side members 52. So that the lever element remains fixed there, it also has resilient tongues 61 in the region of its side walls, see FIG. 21.

In the front of the hook member 58, a recess 62 is formed, see FIG. 20, which can serve as an engagement opening. For locking two over each other arranged container is the hook element of the lever element 51 pulled out and moved up, and the lever element also off brought out of the depression. This state is shown in perspective in FIG. 21. Then, the hook-like recess 62 to a formation of above arranged container mounted in the side wall and the lever moved back down in the manner of a toggle lever, so that then in Figure 22 shown position is taken. Here is also to see that through the Slot 54 in the plate 53 a bow-like projection 63 of the side wall of the Container protrudes. Behind this bracket 63, a padlock can be placed so that the toggle is in its locking position with the above arranged container can be secured by the padlock.

FIG. 23 is a broken view of a front end of a body. The Walls of the body are rectangular to form an edge flange 70 bent over inside. The edge flange 70 is provided with individual holes 71. Behind the edge flange 70, a flat sheet of sheet metal can be inserted, which may have openings corresponding to the openings 71. By the matching openings 71 can then be screwed a screw 72 be, in the existing plastic side wall Element, as indicated in Figure 24. Figure 24 shows a corner of the body with the edge flange 70, which is within the body in front of the edge flange 70 arranged plate 73 and the side wall 74th

Figure 25 shows the side wall 74 from the side facing the body is. Here are columnar formations 75 are present in the edge region in the Screws can be screwed.

Figure 25 also shows that in the feet 2 of the side walls continuous Openings 76 are formed. In these through openings may be on the outside of the side wall provided with a roller plate be screwed in, so that on the side wall outside then a roll present is. The container may then abut on the opposite side wall the handle arranged there are raised so that the roller is now in Contact with the ground. The container may be similar to a roller Suitcases are pulled. When settling the container enter the Roll out of engagement with the ground again. Also the feature that a forklift can drive under the container remains.

The body is, as can be seen from FIG. 24, enclosed in the side part 74. so that the load is not only diverted via the connecting screw 72, but over the bearing surfaces, which thereby arise within the side wall 24. The corresponding stage can also be seen in FIG.

Instead of a screw the body can also be pressed, if necessary also in combination with a screw connection. The corpus can also be ultrasonically welded to the side wall.

Figure 26 shows a detail view of the upper middle portion of a side wall 74. At the point where in the previous embodiment, the connecting element 4 is arranged, for locking projections 14, 15th are present, here is a smooth depression formed in parallel to each other extending side walls 80 two bag openings 81 formed are. These serve a passing through the openings 57 shaft to receive the connecting element of FIGS. 17-22 to store pivotally.

At the associated lower end of the side wall 74 of the then respectively next higher container a hook-like projection 82 is formed, see FIG. 27. A depression 83 is formed on both sides of this hook 82. The Cross-sectional shape of the hook 82 goes from Figure 28 in the lower region out. Behind this undercut engages the opening 62 of the lever member, which cooperates with the locking element of Figure 17-22. This opening can be seen in FIG.

The locking element of Figures 17-22 forms a toggle. The wave, which supports the pivotable lever 58 is in the other element in one Opened, which is provided with a rubber buffer, see Figure 19.

The bearing opening 81, FIG. 26, can also be seen in the upper part of FIG.

Figures 29 and 30 show a possibility, as on a container a Plate 84 can be attached. This allows a modular workbench form. At the bottom of the plate 84, a metal profile 85 is screwed, which has a flat leg, which by means of screws on the bottom the plate 84 can be screwed. The metal profile contains one Hook 87, which corresponds in its shape to the projection 82. Behind these hooks 87, the pivot lever 58 engage with its opening 62. The second elliptic legs 88 serve to support on the upper edge of a side wall to become so that when closing the connecting element, the plate 84 is pressed against the top of the side wall.

The leg 88, see Figure 30, is laterally opposite to that in the middle Leg 87 offset. The distance between two legs 88 from each other corresponds approximately to the distance between two feet at the bottom of a container.

Figure 30 shows a longitudinal section through a hinged lid, as a possibility for the use of the container. The hinged lid 90 is made a metal part that folds down and in along its edges.

In the flat interior formed thereby is a second inner lid 91 pivotally mounted, which opened when the hinged lid 90 open inwards can be, so away from the hinged lid 90. In the thus formed Interior space can accommodate flat parts, papers or the like become.

The container described herein may be used with other containers in any manner be braced, but also with the plate 84 as just mentioned. It several containers can be arranged one above the other and next to each other, wherein a connection optionally via a table top 84 done can. This allows the containers to workshop trolleys or workbenches combine. The boxes can be placed on a caster base with casters Form of a frame to be put on.

The container may, for example, as mentioned in the appended claims is, as a combination of a metallic body with plastic be constructed existing side walls.

The body can not only have a folding or sliding lid, but also a folding front wall or one or more drawers exhibit. Also combinations of hinged lid and drawers are possible.

If a container has a lid or hinged front wall, these can be locked with the help of sliders in the closed state, additionally or alternatively to a closing device with the aid of a Castle.

Claims (24)

Stackable container, with 1.1 two side walls (1), 1.2 a the side walls (1) connecting body (6), 1.3 a stacking device for stacking two containers one above the other, the 1.3.1 between the side walls (1) is effective, and with 1.4 a connecting device for connecting two stacked containers together. A container according to claim 1, wherein the stacking means is complementary Training on the top (5) or bottom (10) of the side parts (1). A container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at the bottom (10) of the Side walls (1) foot-like projections (2) and at the top (5) of Side walls (1) recesses (35) are formed. Container according to claim 1 to 3, wherein the stacking device and / or the side walls (1) are formed such that the corpora (6) stacked Container a distance from each other. Container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting device between the side walls (1) is effective. Container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting device for two superimposed side walls (1) a connecting element (4), preferably a single. A container according to claim 6, wherein the connecting element has formations at least one side wall (1) can be locked. Container according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the connecting element (4) is pivotally mounted on a side wall (1). Container according to one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the connecting element (4) on an associated side wall (1) in a rest position attachable. Container according to one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the connecting element (4) is permanently connected to the associated side wall (1). Container according to one of the preceding claims, with on the side walls (1) mounted preferably pivotable handles (3). A container according to claim 11, wherein the handles (3) are from a rest position, in which they protrude only slightly beyond the side walls (1), in a working position are movable, in particular pivotable. A container according to claim 12, wherein the handles (3) are in the rest position at least partially in recesses (11) in the outside of the side walls (1) lie. Container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the body (6) formed as a separate component and with the side walls (1) connected is. Container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the body (6) is made of a different material than the side walls (1). Container according to one of claims 1 to 13, in which the body (6) at least partially formed integrally with the side walls (1) is. Container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the body (6) a floor, a front wall, a rear wall and an openable one Cover has. Container according to one of claims 1 to 16, in which the body (6) a floor, a rear wall, a top and a front wall to be opened having. A container according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the body (1) has drawers. Container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a made of metal body has side parts that are parallel to the side walls (1) run. Container according to one of the preceding claims, in which the Carcass with a circumferential perpendicular to the plane of the side walls (1) extending edge in grooves on the inside of the side walls (1) is pressed. A container according to claim 21, wherein the rim is barb-like Punched in the openings (49) in the side walls a groove (47) of the side walls (1) engage. A container according to claim 22, wherein for generating a bias voltage on the bottom of the groove (47) a rubber-elastic element is inserted. A container according to claim 22 or 23, wherein the rubber-elastic Element is used on a U-shaped sealing lip the edge of the body is applied.

Images